Local notices crowd Mitchell week with sales and events
A crowded listing from Mitchell highlights store ads for Warne's and Champeny's, new goods, wallpaper, jewelry, medicines, and shoes. Community updates mention baptist association, a county convention on the 22d, a wool purchase, Harmon's woods, and a parade slated for reunion week plus a safety crackdown at the west side school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warne’s
Warne
Champeny’s
Seventh Street
Harmon
G. Champeny
Mitchell
Ell
Jewesbury & Brown
Baptist Association
Aater Purdy
Eighth Street
Dakota University Annual Commencement Programme
The Dakota University annual commencement closes the third Wednesday of June with a full program. Events include the Board meeting on June 22, a directors' reception, sermons, director reports, lectures by J C W Coxe, performances by Mitchell Light Guard Band, songs, orations, declamations, and closing words by directors and the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota University
Board of Directors
Ira N. Pardee
J.C. W. Coxe
D. D
Mitchell Light Guard Band
Joachim Raff
Katie
Zetra Day
Molle Lewis
U. E. Brownr
Solo
Trovatore
Tavene
E. Dorn
Minnie McKee
Bleak House
Auree Shanard
Ernest Teachnor
Mr. Browne
Misses Linn
Silsey
Brush
Doxology
Land Office Notices and Appeals June 1886
Summary of land office decisions with cancellations approvals and appeals. Newcomb vs Doolittle NE affirmed Doolittle cancelled subject to appeal in sixty days. Various claimants including Newcomb, Hudson Boylan, Hartranft, Dean, McQuade, Maria Gales, Mathew, Farren, Lyman Nelson, Wetzel Jajuith, Klingman, Mentele, Andrews receive rulings on absences descriptions proof names and required affidavits with deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Doolittle
Hudson L. Boylan
Boulton
NEX
Hartranft
SEY
Hiram A. Dean
C. E
Dean
McQuade
Ward
Maria Gales
Mary Gales
Mathew
McDermaid
Farren
Town
Lyman F. Nelson
Duncan
D. T
Wetzel
Jajuith
Joseph F. Klingman
Anton Mentele
William Andrews
Reunion plans for Gambee Post G A R in Mitchell
J R Lowe reports nearly all Gambee Post G A R members will attend the soldier reunion in Mitchell from June 22 to 24. White Lake Times says the event will be the largest and most enthusiastic gathering yet in southern Dakota. Horses are expected to race during encampment week with M F Dunham arranging a program that includes a three minute and a two thirty five race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Lowe
Bijou Hills
Gambee
Mitchell
White Lake
Dakota
M. F. Dunham
What Salem Fears
The Pioneer Register notes apathy in Salem and nearby regions may cost the Mitchell extension of the C, S, K, M and O Ry. Citizens could connect via Canistota or Salem, while Canistota residents are eager to support the project. They ask only for right of way through western McCook county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Register
Salem
Here
Mitchell
St. B
Chicago
Canistota
McCook County
Local Dakota strawberries and town notes overflow
Mrs Chas Palmer sends Dakota strawberries that surpass season records for size and flavor. Chandler Bros advertise Jewel gas stoves with 25 chance savings. Eugene West builds a new barn and greenhouse after a spring fire. Warne's drug and book store promises best quality at reasonable prices. Ethan townsite agents Daniels and Gillis report strong stock and good business. Captain Beddoes named chief cook for soldiers reunion. Main street decor advised June 22 23 24. Green Valley Farm supplies fine strawberries to Republican desk. A newly married man mourns his wife who left for Iowa with her mother. Wool trade dips as out of town buyers find poor market. G A R encampment invites local housing for visiting comrades. Fuller's harness stock expanded with a new east shop worker. First street sidewalk to Fair grounds begins under city order. Mt Vernon Farmers Alliance pushing fall elevator project with Ed Johnson leading. Ten farmers duel with machine men. three buy machines. John Smith oversees Catholic school brickwork. expect completion by August 15 occupancy readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Palmer
Chandler Bros
Eugene West
Warne’s
Daniels & Gillis
Ethan
L. W. Adams
Hs New Quarters
First Street
Beddoes
Illinois
Main Street
J. £. Green
Green Valley Farm
Iowa
Mitchell
F. A. Huggins
Fuller
H. W. Kress
Farmers’ Alliance of
Mt. Vernon
Ed. Johnson
John Smith
The Weekly Capital will print forty four columns
The Weekly Capital declares it now provides forty four columns of local and general reading matter each week. It promotes itself as the best paper for the money in Dakota and a fine choice to send to friends in the east, with sample copies free and terms at $1.50 per year in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital
Dakota
Telegram editor visits Scotland on Mitchell line progress
The Yankton Telegram reports the city editor’s trip to Scotland where grading on the Scotland to Mitchell railroad line is nearly finished. Ties and much iron are on hand and track laying will be pushed as rapidly as possible with grading at this end due to be completed soon after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
Scotland
Mitchell
Tropi Ly
City Council Votes Water Bond Issue and Sells Bonds
The council Monday evening voted to issue 15000 dollars in additional water bonds. The water works committee report on pumps hydrants and couplings was accepted. Bids for 9000 dollars in city bonds were opened and awarded to W D Balch. other bids ranged up to 9160. Several street work bills were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Fire and Marine Co
Eastman
Beater
M. H. Rowley
Wm. D. Balch
Chas
City
Kean & Co
Chicago
W., D. Balch
Class Supper Marks Bright High School Graduates
The graduating class was entertained at a supper Tuesday evening hosted by Superintendent and Mrs. H. E. Kratz. Officials hint the commencement exercises will be especially interesting as the class is exceptionally bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
H. E. Kratz
Letters Advertised Uncalled For Mitchell Dakota 1886
List of letters remaining uncalled for in Mitchell P O for week ending June 14 1886. Names include Bailey George W Bockbie Christner CJ Davis Mrs T M Davis Ward Cheal M Ferguson Miss Julia Harding Will E Harris E A Howard D N In calling for the above please say Advertised If not called for in 30 days will be sent to the dead letter office. Ged. A. Sileby P M Mitchell Dak Mellette John Schmidt Carl Sherman Geo Smith FG Stock C Stockwell Miss Lizzie Thornton Aquilla Will Edward G Woldstad HM Young Clark M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell P. O
Bailey
George W. Bockbie Christner
CJ Davis
T M Davis
John Davis
Ward Cheal
M Ferguson
Julia Harding
Will E Harris
E A Howard
Geo. A. SiLeBy
P. M. Mitchell
Dak
Petrified human relic sparks rush of interest across the nation
A cowboy found a petrified human body in a Dakota cave described as one of Earth's earliest dwellers. Scientists confirm genuine ancient petrification and it excites professionals and the public as it tours the United States, drawing attention to humanity's prehistoric origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Nile
Earth
American Cyclopedia
Dakota
United States
Electric Bitters Promised Cure For Various Ailments
The advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary tract diseases. It promises quick action with guaranteed satisfaction or money back and notes sale by Hammer & Hammer at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer & Hammer
A Captain's Fortunate Discovery
Capt Coleman of Weymouth, sailing between Atlantic City and New York, suffers a disabling cough. After trying Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption he gains instant relief and his children share the same benefit from a single dose. Free trial bottles offered at Hammer & Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Coleman
Sehr
Weymouth
Atlantic City
N. Y
Dr. King
Man as the body’s vast chemical laboratory
Editor Lassing crafts a vivid homage to the human system describing the body as a sprawling chemical factory. He extols the kidneys as the crucial blood purifiers and urges belief in Warner's safe cure as a protective remedy to maintain health and avert disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Lassing
Warner
Lassing
M. D
Bucklen's Arnica Salve and West's Liver Pills Ads
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund priced at 25 cents sold by Ammer & Hammer West's Liver Pills claimed to cure sick headache dyspepsia and liver complaints sold by L O Gale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammer & Hammer
Farmers Noted Insurance Group In Davi Son County Notice
The Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton leads in losses paid last year and secures Geo Farnsworth to handle local business. Farmers urged to transact with the Association through Farnsworth, with additional advertisements for West’s Pain King and Taylor’s Cherokee Remedy sold by L O Gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Protection Association of Plankinton
Geo. Farnsworth
Taylor
L. O. Gale
Local want ads offer sales and loans from Mitchell area
Multiple brief notices advertise discounts on twine at Faulkner’s, West's Painting cures colic and cholera morbus, L W Adams sells sewing machines and farm implements, Hironcock Bros offer loans on farms and property, real estate at Mt Vernon, Iowa Traveling Men's Association endorsement of Chamberlain’s remedy, and Hammers advertise colic relief products.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the prescription of a renowned nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use with millions of mothers using it for teething pain dysentery diarrhea griping wind colic and general health of children. Price 25c per bottle.
Dissolution notices of McLarty & Pierce and Letcher & Co
Public notices report the dissolution by mutual consent of the Mitchell firms McLarty & Pierce and W. H. Letcher & Co, with post dissolution arrangements and duties. Also included is a pardon application notice for Thomas W. Weiss, filed by his family, to seek pardon from Dakota Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McLarty
Robert Pierce
McLarty & Pierce
Mitchell
W. H. Letcher & Co
Mitchell, Dakota
W. H. Letcuer, & Co
West's Liver Pills advertised as remedy for liver complaint
An 25 cent ad promotes West's Liver Pills as a standard remedy for liver complaint dyspepsia indigestion and sick headache sold by L. O. ale likely in a period newspaper classified or medical ad style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
L. O. Ale
Domestic coin Balloon Analogy and Patent Remedies Ad
An odd ad-like fragment compares a balloon to a domestic coin calling it a cent oat. It promotes Taylor's Premium Cologne available at druggists and offers a 2 cent Riddle Book order. Walter A. Taylor of Atlanta is linked with sales for L. O. Gale who offers West's Liver Pills at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Riddle Book
Walter A. Taylor
Atlanta
L. O. Gale
West's World Wonder Remedy Promoted by Davison Bros
An old advertisement touts CHAMBERLAIN'S COLIC, CHOL ERA AND DIARRHY A REMEDY as reliable for bowel complaints and rheumatism. Hammer & Hammer and L. O. Gale are named sellers with noted prices and claims. The notice also advertises real estate loans by Davison Bros. Bankers offering low long term rates on brick or stone blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West's
L. O. Gale
Davison Bros
Local ads offer loans and Shiloh remedies from Gale and Hammer
Money on hand for loans at low rates. Shiloh remedies claim cures for catarrh croup whooping cough and bronchitis. Shiloh’s Cure and Vitalizer backed by guarantees. Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promised to relieve bowel pains. Manufactured in Des Moines Iowa. Sold by Hammer & Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Chamberlain
Des Moines
Towa
Hammer & Hammer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tchell Capital
Polk
Intown
Dakota City
Rome
Tone
A. Silsey
Fet P
Sesevess
Weil Bros
Jptain C. C. Markle
Arne’s
Affleck
M. E. Ch
Harmon's Woods
Ile
Ohn Mason
Waterloo
J. W. Mason
Lab Township
Waerne’s
Scott
Tors and Registers
Arnion
Irs
A. E. Dundass
Wintergreen
Handler Bros
Davele
Ben Myers
Charley Fetch
L. W. Adam
Nes
Ludlow
F. G.champeny’s
A. E. Fuller
F. G.champeny
Boston
Tom
Rink
West Side
School House
Eos
W. G. Moulton
Mario Antoinette
Carnet Rogsers
C. D. Blake
Mollie Lewis
Mamie Duncan
Greece
W. H. Duprey
Nellie Smith
Boftly
P. P. Bliss
Messrs
Browne and Boyer
Missirs Linn and McKee
Margaret Edgerton
Land Office Notes
Wiseacre
Bucklen
Paints and Oils
EyeRyraina
Davison County
Dr . Letcher
TH. K. Faulkner
la Crosse, Wis
Business College
Lower Main Street
Mitchell Oak
Mitchell, Dak
Hironcock Bros
Hirconcock Bros
Hircncock Bros
X”” Capital Office
W. A. Work. Sec’y
Iowa Traveling Men’s Association
Capitol
Bismarck
Thomas W. Weiss
Territorial
Sioux Falls
John Weiss
Studebaker
Climax
Minneapolis & St Louis
Albert Lea
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Paul Minneapolis
Albert Lee
Fort Dodge
Watertown
Oak Solid
Tradis
Minneapolis and
ST. Louis
Mississppi Valley
Union Depot
Manitoba
Northern Pacific
Duluth
Eneycom
Pulman
Cy Eerenwort
dAcchigon
Kansas City
Union Ereene
Asche Tepeka & Sante Fe
Rweintone
Boyd
Gen
Pass
Mins
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!