Seasonable goods and town notes from Mitchell area
Local ads tout seasonable bargains at Weil Bros and Orange & Co with low prices on groceries, dry goods and clothing. Community updates report street work, hog and cattle markets, upcoming ball games, church events, a Fayette university appointment, and a big cattle trade closed by Sheriff Harris with horses received in exchange.
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Weil Bros
Wert Bros
Orange & Co
Omaha
Maintreet
Hood
Wakefield
Congregational Church
Yesteray
Lall
Bracy
Deadwood
Grand Masonic Lodge
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Ashton
Kimball
Parker
Woonsocket
Alexandria
Aurora Chronicle
M. J. Robins
Douglasounty
Chicago
F. ©. Eastman
Univerity
Ayette University
Ayer
Hich
Sanborn County
Milwaukee Company
Scotland
M. M. Vince
Wresbyterian Arch
Theentleman
Haire
New York
England
Engad
United
America
London
Pierre
Geo. Warris
Spring Creek
Ills Country
Dodge
George
Sudden Death Follows Townsman Help at Barn Attack
Levi Brown of Rome township reported the sudden death of C. L. Rathbun early this morning after his son Will fought a bull to free the boy. Rathbun died of heart failure brought on by the distress of the incident as the family prepared for burial details and funeral rites followed in Rome and Ethan.
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Levi Brown
Rome Township
C. L. Rathbun
Mr. Rathbun
Will
Mae
Messrs. Brown and
Drake
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Iowa
C. B. Rathbun
Bombay
New York
Eliza J. Owen
South Bombay
Dakota
Dallas County
Ile
Rathbun
Rome
G.A. R
C. B. Clark
C. 3. Rathbun
Ethan
Gand Army
New Cemetery
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office June End
The weekly list shows uncalled letters for Agnes Miss Bauman Geo B W Carlson Miss C Dunlapp Mr Wm Fitch Joh N George A J Trope Miss F E Haines Mr Elias Jacobus Miss SXemmers Mrs Lahman C W Prichard James Scott Henry Sloan Mr Ed Smith Davis Horning H EB Stewart Mrs JL Stahl Miss Amelia Willop Mrs LS Vandaryorker Welch. Call and say advertised. unclaimed letters go to dead letter office after two weeks. Solicitor D Hamer moves to Chamberlain and Dillon Preston move to former Goodykoontz rooms.
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Mitchell
Agnes
Miss Bauman
Geo
W Carlson
C Dunlapp
Wm Fitch
Joh N George
A J Trope
F E Haines
Elias Jacobus
Sxemmers
Lahman
C W_ Prichard
James Scott
Henry Sloan
Ed Smith
Davis Horning
EB Stewart
JL Stahl
Amelia Willop
LS Vandaryorker
Welch
Irving
D. Hamer
P. M
Mitchell High School Alumni Organizes Association
The three graduating classes held a meeting at the Spangler residence Saturday evening with all but two members present and formed an alumni association. Officers appointed were President Blanche Durell, Vice President Timon Spangler, Secretary Celeste Couglin, Treasurer Stella Adams, and Historian Beulah Windle. A committee on constitution and by-laws was also named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell High School
Spangler
Blanche Durell
Timon Spangler
Celeste Couglin
Stella Adams
Beulah Windle
Council vows liquor laws enforced after guilty pleas
At Friday’s council meeting the marshal and night-watch were instructed to target illegal liquor sales. They arrested R. C. Wills, Bob Curley, Joe Genesteel, Sam Goodman and others who pled guilty before Justice Abbey on Saturday and were fined $69 including costs. The council supports strict enforcement.
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R.C. Wills
Bob Curley
Joe, Genesteel
Sam Goodman
Justice Abbey
Directors Meet of the D F and M Insurance Company
The D F and M insurance company board met at the secretary’s office last Wednesday. Present were Clemmer and Clark of Hampton Iowa, Stearns and Inglis of Chamberlain, and other local directors. The meeting included the withdrawal of F M Goodykoontz.
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D. F. and M. Insurance Company
Messrs. Clemmer and Clark
Hampton
Iowa
Stearns and Inglis
Chamberlain
F’. M. Goodykoontz
An Evening of Music at Koch's Delights City Audience
A varied program at Koch's last Wednesday featured top local singers and instrumentalists. Solo and ensemble numbers from Mrs. Whitney, Messrs. Daniels and Lott highlighted a refined recital with praise for the Steinway grand and for Rev. J. T. Molineaux's piano selections.
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Koch’s
Mesdames Benton
Whittlesey
Kratz
Mesdames Bowdle
Winegar
Miss Lester
Messrs
Daniels
Dundas
Lott
Levey
Frank Bidwell
Mrs. Benton
Chas. W. Shauer
J. T. Molineaux
Sioux Falls
Beethoven
Rubenstein
Messrs. Lott
Pehrson
Sunday School Convention at Mitchell Dates Set
The annual Sun day school workers convention will be held at Mitchell July 10 and 12 with an expected 100 to 160 delegates. William Reynolds of Peoria and Mrs. Mattie M. Bailey of Shenandoah will assist. a Sabbath Observance session led by Mrs. K J Smart of Wessington is planned Tuesday afternoon.
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Mitchell
Dakota
Wm. Reynolds
Peoria
Illinois
International Sunday School Convention
Mattie M. Bailey
Shenandoah
Iowa
Bailey
West
K. J. Smart
Wessington
Gillespie Takes Over Hotel Minnekahta in Sioux City
I. D. Gillespie assumed full management of the Hotel Minnekahta bath house after leasing the property for the coming year. Gillespie, an experienced caterer, vows no reduction in guests’ satisfaction with John Burk as clerk ensuring attentive service.
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Sioux City Exchange
I. D. Gillespie
Minnekahta Bath House
Gillespie
John Burk
Public School Report for the Three Weeks Ended June 15 1888
The report lists attendance and progress across city schools during the three week period ending June 15 1888. It notes daily roll calls, tardies, and disciplinary actions, with summaries of pupil advancement and teacher assignments.
Coming Catholic Celebration at the Mitchell Rink Opera House
Holy Family church plans a two night event at the rink opera house in Mitchell on July 3 and 4. Local committees and prominent congregants organize entertainments with music, refreshments on the 3rd, and a dinner on the 4th. Tickets priced to allow wide attendance. Outside towns expect to join and attract a large Fourth of July crowd.
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Holy Family Church
Rink Opera House
Mitchell
Joined for Life: Swett and Stearns Wed in Mitchell
A large turnout at M. Ed. church witnessed the marriage of Wilbra H. Swett and Ella Stearns. The couple, both well known in Mitchell, left for the couple’s home in Badger township and will be warmly congratulated by friends and colleagues.
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Wilbra H. Swett
Ella Stearns
R. N. Kratz
Hal Clark
Frank Windle
Mr. Adkinson
Badger Township
Swett
F. Weller
Mitchell
Cleveland
On the March lecture at the M E Church draws good crowd
Rev C B Clark spoke on On the March contrasting Jamestown and Plymouth and praised the Civil War march to the sea. Applause showed strong popular interest. University students prepare for commencement with baccalaureate, sermon, and public exercises at the M E church this week.
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M.E
C. B. Clark
America
Jamestown
Plymouth
Brush
Mr. Adkinson
M. E. Church
Mitchells delegation heads to Chicago convention
A. M. Bowdle J. N. Crow R. D. Martin Everitt W. M. Smith and editor McBride form Mitchells delegation departing Sunday at noon for the Chicago convention. Mrs. W. M. Smith and Miss Julia depart east at the same time.
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Mitchell
Chicago
A. M. Bowdle
J.N. Crow
R. D. Martin
Everitt
W. M. Smith
McBride
Julia
No Encampment This Year
Aberdeen reports there will be no encampment of the National Guard of Dakota this year. Adjutant General Jenkins of Chamberlain, returning from a conference with Governor Church at Bismarck, provides the official state authority.
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Aberdeen News
National Guard of
Dakota
Jenkins
Chamberlain
Gov. Church
Bismarck
Dakota Iowa Shooting Tournament Results and Winners
The article reports on a Shooting Tournament with strong turnout from Dakota and Iowa. Winners across shoots include Arland Mt. Vernon and Shaft Sioux City in multiple events, with detailed placings for each shoot and many ties to be resolved.
Local Trapshoot Results Shine At Intercity Meet
The forenoon tourney closed with team and individual shoots led by Mitchell of Team 1 and J. K. Smith. Arland tops Sweepstakes with 1st in No. 1, plus multiple prize wins including Parker gun and cash awards. Clyde and James take officer posts as Aberdeen hosts the next event in June.
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Mitchell
Redfield
J. K. Smith
Shatt
Wells
Webster
Blaisdell
James
Dorwart
Arland
Laing
Hunt
Halla
F.S. Shaft
J.G. Smith
E. L. Webster
C. H. Arland
W. A. James
H. Durant
Ith
T. Clyde
D. A
Jobs
J. Iolla
J.S. Jols
C. A. Arland
Thos
Clyde
Aberdeen
Auditor Returns Show Bras Reelected Over Terwilliger
Returns by the auditor from all but four school districts indicate Supt. Bras has won reelection by nearly 200 votes over Mrs. Terwilliger.
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Supt
Bras
Terwilliger
How much would high license save Mitchell farmers
A reader asks for a precise calculation of how much license revenue would save farmers if high license saloons operated in Mitchell. The letter questions tax effects, streets, and spending of license money, seeking concrete figures rather than political arguments.
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Eorror Relvubligan
Mitchell
Nan Sea
Ordination of Four Deacons to Priesthood at Iuron
Bishop Tlaire ordained four deacons to the priesthood at Iuron last Saturday. C A Potter remains in charge of the parish at Iuron. J H Molineaux serves Sioux Falls and plans to return to Japan in the fall. F M Meddell leads the Standing Rock Indian Mission. RK M Doherty heads to Lead City. Elevens of the clergy attended and Rev. J I Bebeork preached the sermon.
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Iuron
Tlaire
C. A. Potter
Uron
J. H. Molineaux
Sioux Falls
Japan
F. M. Meddell
Standing Neck Agency
RK. M. Doherty
City
J. I. Bebeork
Turon
Redfield
Church of
Dakota
Pheron
Sunday School Convention At Bates School House
Sunday school convention at the Bates school house on Sunday June lith drew lively interest. After prayer by Mr Betts, R N Kratz led the lesson with earnest effort. J R White urged a definite object and purposeful study, with remarks by Kratz and McCormick.
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Bates School House
Kratz
Letts
Seaman
Starker
The Russian Thistle Nuisance in Town
One fall a tumble weed entered Dr. Dix yard and spread its seeds around the area. This morning a raid yielded more than a hogshead full of the weed, with many fence corners still unreached. The weed is widespread and a strict law exists to curb its spread.
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Dr. Dix
Osborne Binders and Mowers Featured at J Ward Store
The Agency for Osborne binders and mowers and Singer sewing machines will be found at J Ward's store east of Security Bank. Osborne binders and mowers are well known to farmers of the northwest and require no introduction.
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Osborne Binders
Singer Sewing Machine
Births and social notes from the town events
Births announced on Wednesday June 13 and Sunday June 17 include a son to My and Mrs Thomas Moore and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Rushmore. Local residents on the sick list are improving. A basket picnic at Wimbend picnic ground is planned for the fourth. John Vickers will build a new house on his farm in the south part of town. J Slater of Mitchell is employed. Miss Florence Wright visits from Mitchell High School. Mrs Green of Rockford Iowa visits Byron Jones. The Chapel entertainment drew a full house with a Japanese wedding and a quartet from Hoff man Jones and Greene Moore delivering music of a high order.
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Thomas Moore
Frank Rushmore
Miller
D. Wrightson
Wimbend
John Vickers
J. Slater
Mitchell
Llorence Wright
Mitchell High School
Green
Rockford
Iowa
Byron Jones
Congregational Society of
Mitchel
Hoffman
Jones
Greene
Moore
Ed Dowdell Found Dead in Chamberlain Hotel
Ed Dowdell, son of Mrs. Dowdell of this city, was found dead in his hotel room in Chamberlain on Sunday. Emmett and George Dowdell traveled to Chamberlain this morning to inform the family, with Mrs. Dowdell in Chicago and a daughter in Calmar. The body was brought home for burial from the residence on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. McFarland of the Presbyterian church officiating.
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Ed. Dowdell
Mr. Dowdell
Chamberlain
Mr. McFarland
The
Presbyterian Church
Thanks of Ran som Post G A R to Ethan neighbors for funeral
The Ran som Post No 6 G A R Mitchell Dakota expresses gratitude to the residents of Ethan and surrounding area for kindness and hospitality shown during the funeral services of comrade Rathbun on Sunday June 17 1888. Committee.
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Ransom Post
G. A. R. Mitchell
Dakota
Ethan and
Vicinity
Rathbun
Death of Infant Brings Sympathy to Winsor Family
Friends of Mr and Mrs Ed Winsor mourn the death of their newborn son, who died last night, following the birth celebrated less than a week ago. The brief notice asks for sympathy from the community.
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Ed. &. Winsor
Grand Lodge of Mitchell to meet next June
The Grand Lodge at Mitchell will hold its next meeting in this city in June thanks to the efforts of Messrs Bracy and Morrow at Deadwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Masonic Grand Lodge
Messrs. Bracy and
Morrow
Deadwood
Sincere thanks to Masonic fraternity and friends
We express heartfelt gratitude to the Masonic fraternity comrades of the GABR and many friends for their sympathy and kindness in our time of sorrow. - B J Ratubon and family.
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Masonic Theternity
Cormrads
GABR
B.J. Ratubun
Rvhibun
Mrs Labarre Dies After Illness. Funeral Scheduled
Mrs. A. J. Labarre, long ill, died Saturday morning. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at her husband Mr Labarre's residence.
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A. J. Labarre
Rani Acreage Near Hthan Town for Sale
One hundred sixty acres of rani near the growing town of Hthan south of Mitchell two miles from town and railroad station. Terms easy. For details contact R. I. Toaras Galt California.
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Hthan
Mitchell
Sey
R. If. Toaras
Galt
California
Mitchell Overtunnery Company Promises Top Market Prices
The firm declares it will pay the highest market price for butter and eggs and invites farmers to not fear overstocking as it can handle any quantity with its processing facilities.
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Dr. Sage
Dan McDermaid
Mitchell Overtunnery Company
Wonderful Cures Promoted by Rome Druggists
W D Koyr & Co of Rome California report two years of selling Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin s Arnica Salve with universal satisfaction. Several cases of pronounced consumption cured by a few bottles of Dr King s New Discovery with Electric Bitters. Guaranteed and sold by KK E Gale.
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W.d.koyr & Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklin
Ilave
Dr. Wing
KK. E. Gale
Advice to Mothers and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
A nineteenth century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims decades of use by millions of mothers, easing teething pain and curing dysentery diarrhea griping bowels and wind in children. Price 25c a bottle.
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Well Bros
N. H. Frohlichstein
Mobile la
Ing
Thad
Haye
C. &. Rathbun
Dillon & Preston
Goodykoontz
D. F
Herself
Mr. Molineaux
Sunday School
Gillespie and
Public School Report
H. E. Kratz
For Life
Territorial
South
Mt. Vernon
Sioux City
Smith
Algona
Dewart
Bridgewater
Durant
Sth
Shaft
Joles
Burdick
Holla
Randall
Winchell
Blasdell
Lane
Jols
Troeh
Gage
Cox
Roeth
M. Randall
G. A. Gage
Parkersburg
H. Roberts
C. G. Winchell
Peters
Ed. Dorwart
G. W. Laing
J. H. Troeh
Ashmont
R. I. Cox
E. L. Laub
Boston Journal of Health
T. W. D. Orswell
P. Myion
Rosedale
Grand Lodge
LaBarre
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