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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
4
The graduating exercises closed with students receiving many presents as friends congratulated them on stage. Juniors staged stunts releasing two pigeons. The year ended after nine months of study under an excellent faculty. The board plans to hire two more teachers for next year, bringing total to 33. Many teachers will leave Friday for vacation.
Attractive women are envied by many, while weak ones suffer nerves and skin eruptions from kidney poisoning. Electric Bitters regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys, purify blood, improve nerves and complexion, giving bright eyes and velvety skin. Sold for 50c at Diehl & Brown's.
A 1909 alumni banquet gathered old high school graduates at the city hall Friday evening with an initiation ceremony for the Class of 1909. J J Manthey played piano, Florence Watrath recited, Bernice Lathrop sang, and officers were elected: Pnd Strap president, Walrath vice president, Wiltse secretary, Mrs Haney treasurer. The group moved to the Knights of Columbus hall for a lengthy banquet served by Catholic Ladies League members with Skool Fish orchestra providing music. Toastmaster Frank LeGovern welcomed the class and speakers Hoff Gustavus Loevinger Julia Dougherty shared recollections and notes on education and graduation. The event closed after midnight with remarks from officers and guests.
A sufferer with stomach trouble reports quick relief from Dyspepsia and Indigestion after using Mr King's New Life Pills. He notes improved appetite, stronger nerves, and healthier vigor as stomach, liver, and kidneys begin to function properly. Pills cost 25 cents at Dich &.
Miss Starr plans a return to Mitchell this fall to work in a new department. She will study water color and china painting under Mrs. A. M. Neal and Mrs. Sarah Wood Safford, enjoy outdoor painting in the Catskills, and explore naturalistic designs in china. The letter discusses art studies, gallery exhibits, and bright prospects for her evolving artistic journey.
Jougherty is described as the father of nine children and the grandfather of 24, highlighting a large lineage.
An old advertisement extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the perfect health remedy for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, rashes, and chapped hands. It claims infallible relief for piles and lists the price as 25 cents at Diehl & Brown's.
The closing of the school year featured a program led by Lir Patterson Theresa Slove with certificates presented by Superintendent Hoff. County Superintendent Brown spoke on educational matters as the eighth grade class, numbering many names, prepared for their first year in the high school department.
Funeral services were held for A J Wooledge at the Congregational Church with remarks praising the deceased. Music by a selected choir and many floral offerings followed. interment was at Graceland Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Loren Bing ham D H Brown Wim Plotner A G Pringle Wm Bester Ty Omealy. active pallbearers were Charles Palmer Philip Lucas D L Tenney Wm Nash J W Not S Cattrell. Born in Herman New York August 18 1844 he served in the Civil War with the 186th New York Infantry. He came to Mitchell about 61 years ago after a brief stay in Buffalo county and leaves a wife and several children.
The Philadelphia Record warns of six million in graft tied to filtration contracts and a gas theft, blaming a timid corporation for failing to stop partners from lucrative theft. It accuses the city of a rapid transit contract that would boost fares by 20 percent and invites firms to approach City Hall to negotiate terms.
A garbled note from a person named Tandan Giobe hints at a coded exchange about feeding someone in the morning. The text appears fragmentary with unclear references to a tramp, a nail fist, and requests for something similar. The overall meaning remains obscured.
Bert RR Leap of Cheng Wash Wis credits Dr King’s New Discovery for a complete recovery from a severe lung trouble after failing with a Spokane specialist and a California visit. The ad promotes its use for bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free offered by Diehl Brown.
Mahony City hosts Michael Dougherty and brother G W Dougherty two prosperous Mt. Vernon South Dakota farmers as guests of their old neighbor John T Quin retired meat merchant They plan a four week visit visiting friends in Northumberland and Schuylkill County before returning Dutcher Quin hosts in Mahanoy City with his renowned hospitality
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills claiming to warn of kidney trouble through urine changes and back pain. It cites Mrs Dennis Donovan of Mitchell South Dakota reporting relief after using two boxes, with the product sold by Joster Milburn Co. and priced at 50 cents.
Advertises Kodol as a perfect digester to rest the stomach and cure indigestion. Claims ordinary pepsin tablets offer little help and guarantees money back if not effective. Emphasizes use for sour stomach belching bloating and related symptoms with a one-bottle refund policy.
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