Editorials and political jabs in Dakota reporting
A collection of editorials and opinions discusses an editor shot in Kansas City, a bill to appoint mayors in Dakota towns over 3000, and criticism of Dakota coverage in the St. Paul Globe. It cites alleged land grabs from homesteaders, praises from the Bismarck Journal, and scathing notes from the Minneapolis Tribune about local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Bismarck Democratic Journal
Sparks
Minneapolis Tribune
St. Paul Globe
The
Globe
Baseball clashes and novelty races highlight Pierre dispatch
June 15 Ipswich Base Ball results show Columbia winning the novelty chase in 863 with Chamberlain second. Aberdeen tops a 25 cap drill and largest display. Huron wins the hook and ladder in 464g as Sioux Falls claims best single hose. June 16 Pierre reports Huron beat Aberdeen 16 to 5. Fuson wins ladder race with 614, Elliott 655. hose race delayed by a storm. Chamberlain 48 time noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viisare
Columbia
Chamberlain
Sioux Ipalls
Aberdeen
Yankton
Yorker
Huron
Sioux Falls
Sioux Pays
Pierre, Special
Fort Sully
Hurons
Fuson
Pierre
Elliott
Pressler
baseball standings shift in national league race
In the National League Detroit extends its lead, Chicago falls further behind, and New York trails. Philadelphia nudges up, Boston climbs past St. Louis after beating New York, while Kansas City advances slowly and Washington remains at the foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Kansas City
Washington
Weather Prophet Sees Rain Then Drought Across Nation
Couch the Nebraska weather prophet predicts heavy rain in June and early July, followed by a sixty day drought across much of the United States. He urges farmers to store corn. Prof Denton lauds Dakota soil as deep and rich, saying the territory can yield wealth with deep tillage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couch
Nebraska
United States
Yankton
Dakota
Denton
New England
Local Weddings and June Events At Sanborn
On June 10 1886 at the Sanborn House Jessie Conner and Chloe Servis from Diana wed in a ceremony led by Rev C B Clark. Conner described as a rising Sanborn county farmer. June events include 18 High School Commencement 19 Dental Association 21 Fieldings Comedy Ideals 22 23 24 Soldiers and Sailors Reunion 22 23 Uncle Tom's Cabin 22 24 University Commencement 23 24 Baptist Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn House
C. B. Clark
Jessie Conner
Chloe Servis
Diana
Dental Association
Fieldings
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Uncle Tom's Cabin
University
Baptist Association
Great Boston Double Uncle Tom's Cabin Comes to City
A promotional note mentions calling to examine a Jewel gasoline stove offered by Chandler Bros. The piece promotes a woodsy plantation show and a Mississippi steamboat scene with ten colored plantation singers as part of a forthcoming Great Boston Double Uncle Tom's Cabin event next week. Also reported is a hammock accident injuring Mrs. T. W. D. Orswell and incapacitating her husband briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mississippi
Jolly Coon
Saul
South Carolina
Dudu
South
New York
Grand Plantation
Little Putnam Twins
Main street sewer proposed to end basement water nuisance
Property owners on Main Street between Second and Fourth Streets urge the city council to install a sewer to relieve perpetual cellar moisture and cut ongoing costs. Led by McGovern Thompson Gale and others, they request immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Second
Fourth Streets
Messrs. McGovern
Thompson
Gale
Delivery team run away injuring lumber yard owner
A. W. Deputy, owner of Weller lumber yard, was in the office Wednesday morning when his delivery team bolted. He tried to stop them, was struck by wheels, suffering a broken collar bone and other injuries, with one horse also hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller Lumber Yard
A. W. Deputy
Local merchants form partnership to open Mitchell store
George Edgerly and Ed Deck plan a general stock business in Mitchell, occupying the Beuzeville building next to Warne's. They expect strong local support and good profits from a reunion horse race event. M. F. Denham will donate one half of gate receipts from races to dogs? horses? and prize money totaling at least 500 dollars to be shared. Three races include trotting and running events with specified prize splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edgerly
Ed. Deck
Mitchell
Beuzeville
Warne
M. F. Denham
Sioux City to Astor line contract nears $1500000 plus eightytwo miles
The Milwaukee to Astor project from Sioux City to near Defiance totals just over 1.5 million dollars for an eighty eight mile line. Harrison and Green expected to grade build bridges and fences lay track and ballast. Thirty three miles must be finished by November 1 1886 with the rest by June 1 1887. A Steeplechase note follows about Littlefellow the racing horse now valued at about 28000 with a cryptic reply to Porter Ashe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Milwaukee
Astor
Defiance
Harrison & Green
Iowa
The Salem View on a Westward Thoroughfare
The Pioneer Register argues a direct Salem Mitchell corridor would benefit McCook county financially and attract merchants. It questions whether a small trading post twelve miles west could siphon similar trade away from Salem, weighing regional economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Pioneer Register
Mitchell
Great West
McCook County
Salem Faces Rail Route Rivalry and Growth Hope
The piece argues extending the railroad will raise Salem’s value and draw workers, noting 1,000 men for three months could benefit the town. It rebukes selfish opposition at the terminus and cites how other towns prosper when connected, urging Salem citizens to back the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
East
Mitchell
McCook County
Three Year Old Child Missing After River Farm Outing
The three year old child of Geo Fuller vanished Friday afternoon while he and his children were at the farm along the river. Neighbors searched all ground and the riverbank through Sunday without results, with theories ranging from abduction by the mother to accidental drowning. The community expresses sympathy for Geo Fuller in this ongoing loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria Herald
Geo. Fuller
Mr. Fuller
Robert
Fuller
Neighborhood notes reflect rain hopes and local events
Farmers seek rain as Hope Chapel hosts a combined club meet and literary program attended by town residents and visitors from Mitchell. Captain Sherill's division won the hunt with a score of 273 to 192. Baseball and croquet were popular, Hutchinson’s cornet solos were missed due to ill health, and the evening closed with friendly gaiety. Additional items mention flax seeding, birthday surprise parties, local travel, local cheese, church and Sabbath School activities, and a Sunday School Convention program set for June 27, 1886 with a full schedule of devotions, lessons, debates, and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Chapel
Mitchell
Sherill
Geo. Parker
Hutchinson
H. ©. Tapp
G. A. McWain
Itching Diseases Cured by Cuticura Scar Remedy
CuTICURA leads in cures for itching disorders with outstanding summer sales due to aggravated itch in local Cannery areas. The Cuticura Remedies prove effective and are endorsed by W. L. Wardigg, Druggist of Uniontown, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Wardigg
Uniontown
Porrkr Drug and Chemical Co
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Dakota News
Ipswich
Chandler Bros
T. W. D. Orswell
Sioux City
Littlefellow
Northwest
Cy Jaynes
Great
Porter Ashe
Californian
Crawford
Ed. Butts
Neighborhood News
Rosedale
Pleasant Ridge
Sylvester Mehner
Twombly
Nabinger
W. Toland
E. Pine
N. Nabinger
C. C. Phillips
Wilson Griffith
Congregational Church
Methodist
Pine School House
Pone School
Mr. Melchner
Geo. Pine
R.N. Kratz
C. M. Peck
Rev
Winegar
C. ©. McCormick
Rev. John
Rev. Hanson
Clara A. Frederick
Broad Brook
Conn
Henry Slade
4Th St
Rink Opera House
Monster Blood Hounds
Postoffice
Efoch
OPERA
Hammer & Hammer's
Stzef
Tarrant & CO
N.Y
la Crosse
Monroe Liquid Eraser Company
Wisconsin
Tiberal Terug
New York & Havana
Fourth Ave
Geo
P. Rowell & Co
Scott
Scott Scott
Broadway
la Crosse, Wis
L. Wallace la Crosse
Wis
South Dakota
Crouse
Arlington House
J. W. Corbin
Henry Ahern
Geo. A. Johnston
Cook Block
Women's Auxiliary Conference
P. O. Box
Newport
R. I
Alex Mitcner
Hale
A. B. Hager
Hager Brothers
Land Department
Mendenhall Greenhouses
Mendenhall Florist
Minneapolis, Minn
R. J. Mendenhall
Randall & Wheelock
Lowe
H. G. Chandler
C.T, Chandler
DU Pont
Brwwrith
Tam
St Paul Harvester and Binder
St. Paul
Empire Mowing Machines
Canton
North Main Street
Letcher Hardware Store
Raed Carriace & Harness M’f’c CO
Sis Wei
Sellar Arm Agonsie i
W. B. Pratt
Elkhart
FOX & Wiltse
Photographers
Finest Gallery
West of
Minson’s
Monson Lightning Rod
South Dela
St. Indianapolis
Mnp
K. E. Beardsley
L. W. Adams, Mitchell, D. T
Dye
Eve Uttied Co
Marshall
Mich
Odkr
E. C. West
John C. West &Co
Madison St
Ills
Riday
Cc. M
Enger. Ight
Weely
Farmey Chine Oils
John
Beulah
Been & Yeyo Ma
Ver
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