Mitchell Capital and Post Office Schedules
The page lists post office closing times for east west and north routes with towns and points served and notes trains departing east and west times. It includes local ads for Weil Bros furniture clothing and hardware dealers plus notices about new residents and business moves in Mitchell and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankinton
White Like
Kimball and
Berlain
Randall
Grand View
Interme Points
Land Office Notes From 1886 Dispatches
A series of cases outlines cancellations and hold orders on land entries, cancellations for fraud or conflict, and rulings on proof of residence and entry status. The notice also reports the city hay market location and Decoration Day closure. The document cites multiple names such as Anderson, McCord, Svitak, Griffith, Provost, Watson, Hillary, Keller, and Marsh with various case numbers and dates in May 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Footman
Anderson
McCord
Saddler
Dawe
Dunbar
Whitman
Ney
Griffith
Martin
Register
Daniel Kean
Nelson
Priest
U. E
Provost
Smith
D.S
Watson
Hillary
Knowles
Hon. Secy
A. J. Sparks
Novel threshing exhibit at Buckeye HQ with Western engine
A threshing rig display at Buckeye headquarters features the Phenix Traction Engine and Miller New Model separator from C. Aultman & Co. It boasts high capacity and grain cleaning efficiency. The Northwestern Special model claims superior speed and cleaning, fueled by straw. demonstrations run every Saturday. W. F. Linville leads regional sales with David Bradley & Co. and C. E. Gaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
J. P. Ingalls
Forestburg
Phenix
C. Aultman & Co
Canton
Ohio
Northwestern
Northwest
W. F. Linville
David Bradley & Co
C. E. Gaines
Adjourned meeting of the Farmers Purchasing Association
Notice to farmers states an adjourned meeting will be held in this city on Monday the 15th inst by order of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Purchasing Association
New Towns Named on Scotland Branch
The Scotland branch reveals four new towns names Ethan, Kirk, Tripp, and Delmont in sequence from south to Armour side. Ethan marks the first south in Rome township, Kirk is Tom Ball's town, Tripp lies at the junction, and Delmont sits near Armour.
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Scotland
Rome Township
Ethan
Tom Ball
Kirk
Tripp
Armour
Delmont
Attendance and tardiness honours among classes
For the week ending May 28th the top attendance belonged to Mrs. Johnston's room, followed by Miss Stearn's and Mrs. Bidwell's pupils. In punctuality, Miss Stearn's pupils led, with Mrs. Johnston's and Miss Meredith's close behind.
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Mrs. Johnston
Miss Stearn
Mrs. Bidwell
Miss Meredith
June Gatherings Include W C T U and Soldier Reunion
June events in Mitchell feature a two day W C T U convention at the Baptist church starting Monday evening. A three day Sunday school institute led by J C W Coxe begins June 10. The June 22 to 24 soldiers and sailors reunion promises to be the nation’s largest gathering of its kind.
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Mitchell
W.C T. U
The
Baptist Church
J.C. W. Coxe
D. D
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Dix Wins Rockport Farm As Letcher Sells Corner Residence
Negotiations concluded with Geo. P. Dix acquiring the Letcher residence property on Third street while O. T. Letcher took the Dix farm property and residence lots at Rockport. The consideration totaled 4500 dollars, the value of the Letcher residence, with possession to be delivered by July 1.
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Geo. P. Dix
O. T. Letcher
Letcher
Third Street
Mr. Letcher
Dix
Rockport
First city appearance of Vernie McClintock at Opera House
On Monday June 7 1886 Vernie McClintock appears with local talent to perform Miss M E Braddon’s Lady Audley’s Secret or The Mystery in the Lime Tree Walk followed by a comedy. Proceeds benefit the Mitchell fire department. Manager D F McClintock. Admission 50c 25c for children. Reserved seats on sale at C L Marston’s.
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Opera House
Vernie McClintock
M. E. Braddon
Lady Audley
Lime Tree Walk
Mitchell Fire Department
D. F. McClintock
C. L. Marston’s
The McClintocks Present Lady Audley's Secret in Webster City
Webster City Argus notes D. F. and Vernie McClintock performed two nights in our city with home talent. Large audiences applauded the play at the opera house and the couple received high praise for talent and conduct. If they return, they will be welcomed by many friends.
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Webster City
Barracks Offered for Encampment at Second and Lawler
Executive committee at the Alex Mitchell Hotel approved use of J. Foster buildings on Second and Lawler for a barrack four lots wide and 200 by 150 feet long with an 18 by 40 kitchen. Ashton Brass Band to provide music. Finance committee to collect citizen subscriptions and deposit with Quartermaster Gilbert. More minor questions discussed.
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Alex. Mitchell
J.8. Foster
Second and
Lawler Street
Ashton Brass Band
M. E. Distad
Henry Ahern
J. E. Tillotson
J. E. Gilbert
Mitchell Public Schools Report and Advertised Letters
Report of the Mitchell Public Schools for the month ending May 28 1886 by Superintendent H E Kravz. Advertised letters list uncalled for at Mitchell P O for week ending May 31 1886 includes Christopher Thos Higgins Mr J RE Downes Dr W Adams Mr Bays Frick Mr Norris Schurch Mr Henry Hayes Jo John W. If not called for in 30 days power will be sent to the dead letter office. Gro A sinnsy P M Mitchell
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Mitchell P.O
Christopher
Thos, Higgins
J. RE
Downes
W Adams
Bays Frick
Norris, Schurch
Henry. Hayes
Jo’ohn W
A. Sinssy
P. M. Mitchell
Ex-President Arthur case fuels Warner remedy claims
In a public appeal, supporters insist General Arthur suffers from Bright's disease, not a stomach disorder, and that Warner's safe cure can halt kidney consumption. The promoter H. H. Warner offers 5,000 dollars to anyone who disproves the testimonials, citing many cured by the remedy and urging reliance on modern treatment over harsh cathartics.
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Arthur
Bright
General Arthur
New York
New York World
Buffalo News
W. E. Kisselburgh
Troy Times
Warner
Chester “A. Arthur
H. H. Warner
Local notices urge contracts and plant sales in La Crosse ad mix
Do not contract for pur chasing binding twine without calling on O T Letcher who has stock to close at cost. Call H K Faulkner and save 30 percent on twine. James Leslie advertises farm loans and plants while West's Liver Pills and Pain King are sold by L O Gale. Ever greens season for sale crops offered.
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O. T. Letcher
H. K. Faulkner
West
L. O. Gale
Weekly Capital promotes identity in Dakota and ads
The Weekly Capital claims forty four columns of local and general news and offers $1.60 per year with sample copies. A long ad list follows for medicines like Dr King’s New Discovery and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, plus various products and notices including a cattle estray and Studebaker wagons. The item reads like a mixed newspaper page with promotional notices.
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Capital
Dakota
Notice to Farmers of Davison County
Farmers in Davison County are urged to join the Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton with Geo. Farnsworth managing local affairs. The notice touts the association as the cheapest and best crop insurance and pledges that all business will be sustained by the association. Also promotes various remedies, seeds, sewing machines, pumps, nurseries, and loan services available locally with firm price claims.
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Farmers’ Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton
Geo. Farnsworth
West's Liver Pills Remedy Advertisement
A compact health ad promotes West's Liver Pills as a remedy for liver complaints dyspepsia indigestion and a sick headache. It highlights a price of 25 cents and notes sale by L. O. xale.
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Shiloh
L. O. Gale
West
L. O. Xale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Iday
Isse
Milltown
Dakota City
Rome
Menno
Dally
TBO Alm
Dal
Neel
A. M. Dally
Benger
Ae P. Dally
Weil Bros
Kore
Ices
Town Tale
F. G. Champeny’s
John Quirk
Ludlow
F.G. Champeny’s
Chandler Bros
CarirAat
Walter A. Wood
J.T. McGovern
Ballville
J. N. Brokaw
M. F. Dunham
Elliott Rosenthal
H.H. Calhoun
Wilson
Sioux Falls
Hon
Alexander Mitchell
Milwaukee
First
Aurora
Railroad
D. Olmstead
Olmstead
Quirk
Lane Office Notes
Hall
Epp
Sey
Laura E. Marsh
C. E
Sophia Rhoades
George Donahoe Ha
Martha J. Emory
C. F
Edelia Brown
Francis McKierman
the McClintocks
Mitchell Public Schools
H. E. Kravz
Agrammar
TETET
C & D Gram
D Gram
A Prim. West
H E Kraiz
J MJ Pryne
C Boorman
Willie Nelings
Emma Chandler
B. A. Meredith
Phoebe Johnson
E. P. Stearns
Lizzie Bidwell
la Crosse, Wis
Business College
James Leslie
Aeremase
Davison Bros
Bankers
James Leslie’s
Texas
Paris
J. E. Corley
Everybod
Dr. King
Dr.eas
Hammer & Hammer
Geo. W. Willing
Manchester
Mich
Juan Mar & Tammer
Bucklen
Ammer & Hammer
Miltimore
P.O. Mitchell
D. T
King's
Dr. Bigger
West's
J.H. Root
Studebaker _ Wagons
Climax
L. Adams
Lower Main Street
Mitchell Oak
Taylor
Riddle Book
Walter A. Taylor
Atlanta
Davison County
Lale
D.K
Aylor
L. W. Adams
Northern ‘Nursery Co
Etcher, D.T
Ulltchelt
HitcHcock Bros
Northern Nursery Co
Orthern Nursery Co
Paints
Bevery Bond
Lil. O. Gal HH
L. W. Adams, Mitchell, D. T
1St Street
Main
Baker Bros
Aker Bros
Ister
Mitchell,d. T
Thos. Dean
Edwin Dean
Henry Holshier
Wm. Hoffman
Geo. B. Everitt
Mendenhall Greenhouses
Mendenhall Florist
Minneapolis, Minn
R. J- Mendenhall
Secretary of Women’s Auxiliary Conference
P. O. Box
Newport
R. I
Minneapolis & St Louis
Albert Lga
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa
Albert Lee
Fort Dodge
Watertown
Oak
Minneapolis and
St.louis
Mississippi Valley
Union Depot
Manitoba
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Minnesoway
Pulman
Horton Cas
Lavenworth
Kansas
Union Pacific
Atchison, Topeka & Sante Fe Railways
Minn
T'st
Tanner Be
Scott Scott
Saz
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