WEIL BROS advertise low prices and season bargains
Mitchell capital and surrounding items note Weil Bros offering clothing dry goods and footwear at low prices. The column lists local commerce, building moves, church services, and weather odds with mentions of Butterick patterns, a new building, a streetcar line, and a pending county election. Local officials and citizens respond to market activity and civic plans amid spring rains and harvest chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil Bros
Mitchell Bicycle Club to Hold Four Day Tournament
The Mitchell bicycle club of Eldora Iowa will stage a world class tournament June 14 to 17 with entries due by 9 p.m. June 14. Day by day events include professional and amateur races with many prizes such as gold cyclometers silk suspenders and a lantern. A reception and wheelmen parade open the event followed by a busy program of one mile and two mile events and a hill climb. In a separate note Dave W Burright and Miss Cora Cook marry in Eldora on June 9 with relatives from Mitchell parties attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Bicycle Club
A. G. Spalding & Bro
Chicago
Kirkpatrick
Mitchell
Eldora
Iowa
Dave W. Burright
Bank of Bowdle
Cora Cook
Miles
Miss Cook
S. D. Cook
Mr. Burright
A.M. Bowdle
Memorial Day Gratitude Resolutions Adopted by Ransom Post
At a May 30 meeting of Ransom Post No 6, Dakota G A R, a three member committee was formed to thank all who aided Memorial Day observances. Resolutions express heartfelt thanks to Judge C S Palmer Sioux Falls for the eloquent address, Rev H D Wiard, Rev A A Brown, the Woman's Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans, Company I Second Beg D N G as escort, and to various individuals for music and assistance. The adjutant will distribute copies and record the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Post
Department of Dakota G. A. R
C. 5. Palmer
Sioux Falls
G. A. Kt
H. D. Wiard
A. A. Brown
Woman’s Relief Corps
Company I
Bowdle
Davidson
Kratz
Whitlessey
Misses Davenport
Burchard
Lester
Silsby
Daniels
Peak
Crazy
Loyal Legion
Ilenry Ailean
J. Moore
I. A. Durfey
School Board Reappoints Most Teachers for Next Year
The board of education reappointed teachers by unanimous vote. Wallace and Dundas arrived late. Pryne Nelings Boorman Stearns and Wedehase were kept on. Dozens of applications were referred to the teachers committee for a special meeting next Monday. Salaries remain the same as last year and the monthly payroll was approved. Miss Meredith did not renew. Several bills were referred to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Messrs
Wallace
Dundas
Misses Pryne
Nelings
Boorman
Stearns
Wedehase
Committee On
Meredith
Finance Committee
Married At Portersville Indo May 18 1887
Emma F Sherritt and John F Dillon wed at Portersville Indiana on Wednesday May 18 1887. The notice notes at home in Pierre Dakota after June 10 1887 and welcomes Mrs Dillon to Pierre social circles. Mr and Mrs J S Dillon arrived in Pierre and visit C H Dillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Portersville
Indiana
Emma F Sherritt
John F. Dillon
Pierre
Dakota
Free Press
Dillon
J. S. Dillon
City
C. H. Dillon
Freight Rates M cMaster Publishes Mitchell Routes
Agent McMaster furnishes freight rates for Mitchell to McGregor and Mitchell to Dubuque. Mitchell McGregor First class 80c second 6dc third 59c fourth 45c fifth 35c. Mitchell Dubuque First class 0v second 7ac third 6ic fourth 48c fifth 37c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMaster
Mitchell and
McGregor
Mitchell and Dubuque
A Coming Matrimonial Event Announcement
Cards in the highest style announce the marriage at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Miles, received by friends in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miles
Mitchell fair prep spurs public spirit in Mt. Vernon
A roundup from multiple papers notes Mitchell fair preparations and Mt. Vernon’s civic hospitality as a draw. Also reports Hallowell death in Raymond, fire department plans for a Mitchell tournament representation, Thornless race win in Elgin, and church installation events in Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
P. Hallowell
Raymond
W. A. Hallowell
J. W Hughes
George A. Johnston
List of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office May week end
The list names Awiel Antoine, Mrs Annie Bettie, H K Bakker, Miss Lucy Caryelle, G W Clark, Mr Courtney, Olet Colgren, Mrs C A Crum, Alfred Dupoy, Frank Dings, Mrs Olive M. Fraser, F Flint, Mrs Matt Geeson, E W Gandson, Miss Emma Hart, Mrs M J Narman, J A Flewitte, Mrs Mary D Harnee, O E Kenty, Mat Kupter, Wm L McCormac, Miss Jennie McKenzie, J P Mills & Co, Rev R W Morris, Mrs Clara Olsen, John S Orimmer, James Schumfieler, M Vanderbilt, Mrs A SE Williams, E E Widesforden. When calling for the above, say advertised. If not claimed within thirty days they will be sent to the dead letter office. D. flamer P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Awiel Antoine
Annie Bettie
H K Bakker
Lucy Caryelle
G W Clark
Mr Courtney
Olet Colgren
C A Crum
Alfred Dupoy
Frank Dings
Olive M. Fraser
F Flint
Matt Geeson
E W Gandson
Emma Hart
M J Narman
J A Flewitte
Mary D Harnee
O E Kenty
Mat Kupter
Mr. Cook's New Venture
Sioux City Journal reports the Western Farmer will launch June 10 by 8. D. Cook of Mitchell and W. S. Preston of Eldora. A $20,000 capital company backs the agricultural paper, signaling a serious start after months of planning and stock subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Western Farmer
D. Cook
Mitchell
Dakota
W. S. Preston
Eldora
Tournament Week Rehearsals by Amateur Company
A company of amateurs directed by E. H. West prepares for Tournament Week. Two plays, Fielding Manor and Turn of the Tide, and a farce, More Blunders than One, will be presented with new scenery. The event aims to entertain and profit the firemen, benefiting from the performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. West
Final Homestead Patents Ready for Delivery
Land Office notes list numerous final homestead patents ready for delivery including names such as George Fox, Frank W Buzzell, Leander W Collins, Lewis Worthen, Owen Lovejoy, Harrison Wentworth, Elon Warren, Thomas Johnson, Nick Jieger, Francis M Rathbun, Heirs of Nancy Wisher, John Risley, James Pritchard, Margaret Chisholm, Ellen Smith, Silas E Pearson, and many others. The long roster spans numerous individuals and heirs across multiple entries, reflecting district land patent readiness and associated claimant names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Cetliff ‘Haraldson
George Fox
Frank W Buzzell
Wm H Lee
Leander W Collins
Lewis Worthen
Marshall McConnell
Caroline Olson
Owen Lovejoy
Harrison H Wentworth
Elon Warren
Thos Johnson
Nick Jieger
Francis M Rathbun
Nancy Wisher
George I] Tiall
Patrick Rigney
John N Risley
Thomas Cassily
Harrison L Wright
George J Weston
Andrew Heydal
Williams Burdick
Murdock MeiKinze
Tans Peterson
James Pritchard
John J Aingeburg
James IT Curdher
Aaron Baker
Ellen Smith
Alexander Hewling
Orval Dean
Henry M Posey
Francis M Breedlove
Jas A McMaster, Jr
Leroy M Burdick
Washington Eddy
Frederick Norman
Willard T Briggs
Daniel Packard
Henry C Leland
Shuler S Vrooman
John Sprague
George Rhines
Amos L Gotwell
Philopena Pabst
Sidney N Gray
Mary Nugent
Benjamin Robbins
Silas E Pearson
Charles E Rice
Hans Severson
Lamont Moore
Thos
Dybedahl
Absalom Boxtad
George
Abner
Calvert
Elleck Helgeson
John R Babcock
Charles Ashton
George W Waskey
Frank H Carpenter
Anna Peterson
John B Douglas
Herman D Burnett
Chas W Steele
Geo E Briggs
Ellen Crowley
John E Jayne
John P Rodgers
William Bartz
Continuous residence and non alienation claims listed
A dated compilation of claims and notices requiring continuous residence and non alienation cov ers covering dates of certificates. additional items require size of trees for timber claims and more specific residence and improvement testimony. several entries note citizenship proof and appeals to the secretary with multiple case references and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J D Dysart
James H Getty
Kelynw
F A Walling
Peter Fjader
Nicholas Miers, Sr
Nicholas Miers, Jr
Rudolph Hoffman
Josef Bodlake
Christ Kuhrt
FTC
Wm Pierce
ETC
Omri W Emery
PTC
Carl Patterson
Elijah Hiner
Linda Schull
Alfred W Gill
Iana
Jeremiah C Purdy
Michael Curran
Willis I Craton
Atest Alonzo Adley
JS Barnes
Clinton D Sehater
Hanna Kane
Elmira Mather
Social evening by local W C T A at Mrs Adams home
Ladies of the W C T A held a Friday social at Mrs L W Adams home in a successful gathering. Performances included a German duet by Miss Louise Sluyssen and R N Kratz, recitations by Miss J M J Pryne and Nora Parker, a duet by Miss Burchard and Miss Bracy, and an instrumental piece Darmstadt by Mrs Daniels. Mrs Windle presided and guests offered quotations from noted authors. Miss Selden Lester won a prize for most authors quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T. A
L. W. Adams
Allie Thurston
Dr. Windle
Hyde
Bryant
Scott
Shakespeare
Longfellow
Francis Ridley
Havergal
Sfelen Lester
Barker
Chamberlain
VHE Spencer Excursion Opens New Spencer Town Site
Over 300 attendees gathered at the new Spencer town site in McCook county with one third traveling from Mitchell and others from Minneapolis Sioux City Sioux Falls Salem and nearby areas. The event featured a 45 minute train trip from Mitchell, sales of lots from 65 to 200 dollars, and plans for multiple business buildings including hardware general stores a lumber yard and a livery stable with a Methodist church lot donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
McCook County
Mitchell
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Salem
New Road
Peavey
Town Site Company
Armstrong
R. H. Cooley
Mashbir & Rosenthal
Louis Beckwith
Rhoades
P. T. McGovern
Frank Dubel
O. Cronk
W. H. Knowles
Jacob Jacobson
Theos. David
Methodist Episcopal Church
Koch Block Sold. possible wholesale grocer occupation
The Koch Opera house block on Jower Main Street was sold to Stein & Benedict of Chicago for $14,000, with strong odds it will house a wholesale grocers firm. The city council met with mayor present, approving school funds, renting a hose cart house, acquiring reservoir lots, and authorizing numerous labor bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch Opera House
Jower Main Street
Stein & Benedict
Chicago
Mitchell
Old District No. 5
C. E. Dickerman
A. M. Bowdle
West Second Street
John Bowar
Milwaukee
Mielenz Bros
Meckelson & Rue
John G. Martin
James Gormley
H. B. Rogers
Bicycle Club riders race to Jim River bridge and back
Twelve members of the bicycle club started from Hammer's corner at 7:30 Tuesday evening in a speed and endurance contest to the Jim river bridge and return. There were Frank Montelius, Baughman, John Gillespie, Kibbie, Sutherland, Layton, Crary, Bidwell, Clark, Dix, Ralph Bowdle and Malcolm Everett, and a large crowd witnessed the send-off. It was as pretty sight as they started in a bunch, and gradually strung themselves out in a line ex-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Hammer’s Corner
Jim River Bridge
Frank Montelius
Baughman
John Gillespie
Kibbie
Sutherland
Layton
Crary
Bidwell
Clark
Dix
Ralph Bowdle
Malcolm Everett
Runners Finish Race Near River on East First Street
Montelius wins a tight block-long race ahead of Kibbie Crary and Sutherland with Bidwell Gillespie close behind. Distance 714 miles, time 30 minutes, purse 3d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East First Street
Montelius
Kibbie
Crary
Sutherland
Bidwell
Gillespie
Purse
Sabbath School convention draws large Pine school house crowd
The Sabbath School convention at the Pine school house drew a crowded audience last Sabbath. Mrs. Hyde of Mitchell delivered a temperance speech, Mr. McCormick led the lesson, Mrs. Slanson guided the children, and Revs Sage and John gave noteworthy talks. The choir performed well and a school picnic on the Jim River is planned for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine School House
BE. Hyde
Mitchell
Hf. McCormick
Slanson
Vernon
Sage
John
Jim River
Wm. Mehner
J. C. Cooley
Nabinger
W. Merritt
Buffalo County
Tra Fraser
Pleasant Ridge
Iuwa
Resolutions From Parkston WCTU Convention
Resolutions call local unions to raise funds on June 9 to supply flowers for the Dakota room in the National Temperance Hospital in Chicago and send sun to Dr Mary Weeks Burnet. They urge study of franchise literature and petition for equal suffrage in the next legislature. The convention endorses local option law, expresses sympathy for Mrs E J Wetlaufen of Armour, and prays for her speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
Dakota
National Temperance
Chiat
E. J. Wetlaufen
Armour
Death notices for Mrs Ora D Wells and Adam Marshall
Mrs Ora D Wells dies at her son J S Wells residence in Mitchell after months of illness in her 62nd year. Funeral at east First street residence Friday at 2 p m. She came from Canton to visit her son, planned to go to Ja Crosse, but fell ill in February. Survived by three sons and a daughter who traveled from La Crosse. Adam Marshall, eight miles northeast of the city, injures thigh at work Tuesday when a knife accident nearly proves fatal. neighbor Mrs Greene aids in time to prevent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora D. Wells
J. 3. Wells
Mr. Wells
East First Street
Wells
Mitchell
Canton
Ja Crosse
la Crosse
Adam Marshall
Greene
Electric Bitters touted by druggists in unanimous verdict
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio testify Electric Bitters cures rheumatism liver kidney blood problems. They call it the best selling medicine in 20 years and claim relief in all cases. Hammer & Hammer offer at 50 cents per bottle with a NASAL INJECTOR free with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. sold by L O Gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Hammer & Hammer
Shiloh
L. O. Gate
Castoria Sought for Child Ailments Advertised Here
An old advertisement touts Castoria for baby illness child fever and teething with a toothache remedy. It claims SHILOH'S CURE relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis and notes sales by L. C. Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
L. C. Gale
Davison Bros and Seaman Offer Farm Loans On Improved Lands
Local lenders Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise ready cash loans on improved farms at low interest. They invite prospective borrowers to call for details and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison Bros. & Seaman
New Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line opens westward
Commencing June 5 1887 the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway will open its new line between Sioux City and Manilla and via that line and the Chicago and Councill division will operate the shortest route between Chicago Sioux City and Yankton. Pullman sleepers of the most improved pattern will be run through between Chicago and Sioux City. The completion of the line also forms a direct route between eastern southern and central Dakota and central Nebraska. Territorial fair plans urged for Aurora county and Mitchell. Chronic coughs and colds cited as cured by Scott's emulsion with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Sioux City
Manilla
Chicago and Councillous Division
Chicago
Yankton
Dakota
Nebraska
Towaan
Paul
Pond's Extract Described as Superior Medicine and Caution Against Imitations
The piece asserts Pond's Extract as the most potent remedy for various conditions and praises its use by both medical professionals and the public. It asserts unique status for Pond's Extract in the country or world while warning readers to beware of weak and sour imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pond
PONDS
Pond’s Extract Cos
Fifth Avenue
New York
Shilor's Vitalizer Guarantee Sold by L. O. Gale
For dyspepsia and liver complaint a printed guarantee accompanies every bottle of Shilor's Vitalizer. It never fails to cure. Sold by L. O. Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Gale
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy from a leading nurse and physician. It claims forty years of use with millions of mothers’ approval, relieving teething pain and curing dysentery griping wind and cold, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Gov Chwes Vi Respond To Welcome Address
Chief Orswell of the fire department received the following yesterday and letters show a formal response to a welcome address. The dated correspondence from L. KK. Cuuren confirms compliance with the request to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Chwes
Orswell
Fire Department
T.W.D. Onsweel
Devar
L. KK. Cuuren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Well Bros
Town Tale
Kie ‘Yripp
Olivet
D Iswart
Bob Koch
Quaha
Deering Itarvester Company
SL Daniels
Fulton
Shop Hare
Episcopal Church
Uron Times
Ifuron
Edgerly
Geo. B. Pinkham
Ss & Edgerly
Deering Ilarvester Company
Elouse
Coadh
Randolph Header
Eloxes
J. W. Cony
Mitchell. Assett, Sluitting & Co
Mitchell and Letcher
Lexandria Herald
Ella Wheeler Box
Meriden
Wilcox
M. P.evler
Palmer
J. N. Babcock
Ki. Blanchard
A. J. Waterhouse
Santa Ana
Manitoba Railroad
Watertown
Clivil
Northwestern
DeSmet
Ilawarden
Carthage
Planka Reform School
W. L. Dow
Sioux Ss
St. Paul
Derdeen News
Aberdeen
Vernon Gazette
D. McClatchie P
Sons of Veterans
K.S. Keiley
Minnelis
Sioux Palls
School Board Matters
Sherrit
Pierre Free Press
Treasuries
Aberdeen News Today
W. N. Johnson
Elgin
Thornless
J. G. Montgomery
Chamberlain Democrat
Brule County
Huron
Chamberlain Register
W. 3. Hubbard
Thrall
Brearley
Pukwana
Stantley
Templeton
Shanon
Plankinton
Omaha Road
Sadie Davenport
Mr. Cook
Land Office Notes
Johan Anderson
Pheris McKinley
Lizzie Ashton
John ©. Johnson
Frederick Kater
Chas. F. Boyer
Mary E. Bailiff
John F. Johnson
W. ST. Ox
Lerman D. Law
Thomas Regan
Clough
Mullen
Jacobs
Henry B. Dresser
Austin V. Depue
Koch
Council Proceedings
W.C. T. U. Resolutions
Weils
Castoria
Aurora County
Centreville
Furmer
Parker
Hanford
W.R.S. Connell
Manchester
Pond’s Extract
Capialns
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!