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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
7
Readable notices describe Weil Bros offering dry goods, carpets, clothing, boots and shoes at low prices with promises of satisfaction. The item notes new goods, agent for Butterick patterns, and inquiries about a mower for sale. Also mentions local births, trade in cattle, and ongoing community chatter about politics and events.
The Phreno Cosmian society held a public exhibition Tuesday evening in rainy weather. The event showcased a well performed overture by the band, an invocation by Dr. Brush, and a roll call led by Ernest Teach.
A Dakota University chapel exercise passed a unanimous rising vote expressing sorrow over the death of Prof T A Duncan. The resolution offers heartfelt sympathy, prayer for comfort, and hopes the mourner rests under divine mercy as the faculty and students acknowledge the loss of their friend and brother.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at Mitchell post office for the week ending June 25 includes Bullard W F Chase Tim two letters Carp TH Croal TF Crandal J Doggett GH Davis J Furlong M Iyerson Hans J Olson Josie Pullen W J Pratt Charles S Rawlings DJ two letters Van Pelt C Younge Mrs John. Call for these letters by saying advertised, or they will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks.
The Fourth topics include Dakota's Fourth of July by Hon H C Preston, The Nation's Defenders by Rev B Clark, Corn Cattle and Hogs by Hon D M Powell, The Sioux Reservation by Non F M Goodykoontz, What are We Here For by Flanagan of Texas. The declaration of independence will be read by Frank Bidwell. A sewerage plan for Main Street follows the Warne building fire. Authority urges speedy action beyond personal interests.
The record notes that D. G. West, living in Beulah township, was unpopular there. Two years ago he received all but one vote for township treasurer, the remaining vote being a blank. This year only six or seven votes opposed him.
The Fourth of July committees invite all local boys on horseback to join the parade. Riders should report by 9 a.m. to marshal J. M. Durell.
Dr. J. C. Tatman sold Lady Alice to W. I H. Letcher. The valuable mare died Sunday morning on the Letcher farm while delivering a colt and the foal perished. The owner faces a loss of at least $1,500.
At the residence of the officiating clergyman Rev A W Adkinson on June 19 Miss Florence E Slemenway and Geo A Rundell both of this city were united in marriage in a simple ceremony.
The postponed ratification meeting will be held Friday evening at the announced place. Speeches are expected from Judge Edgerton Col Vince N C Preston George A Silsby N M Goodykoontz and others with music by the band. Full attendance urged.
Stillman Randall Dix born July 29 1813 in Woodstock Vermont learned tinning, married Sarah Jane V Proc tor in 1841, worked in Madison Wisconsin and Columbus, ran the Dix House until 1872, moved to Dakota near Rockport, died June 20 1888 aged 74 years 10 months 22 days. Survived by three children Dr G P Dix J H Dix and Mrs H J Briggs. A longtime advocate of the right, he was Whig abolitionist Republican and prohibitionist. Interred at Columbus Wisconsin.
Last Tuesday the south wall of the Warne building housing Hopkins drug store caved in due to cellar water. Two hours of settling followed, glass shattered, nearby frame shop tilted, stock preserved, repairs underway. Also notes July 3 and 4 celebration plans with races, baseball, Indian teams, glee club, parade, independence reading, speeches, music, and fireworks. A Mitchell territorial Sunday school convention committee elections urged civic cooperation.
A local slate lists names from the third ward including Mrs Silsby Miss Ios ter Miss Chandler Miss Srooks and from the fourth ward Mrs J T Kratz Mrs Duncan Mrs Robinson and Mrs Tracy and from the South side Mrs Nobe Miss Keith The committee is urged to conduct a thorough canvass and report on Monday evening at 7 oclock in the Presbyterian church.
Public school report outlines term ending June 15th with enrollment counts and progress notes. Details include attendance figures, teacher assignments, and estimated curricular outcomes. The document reflects district reporting standards and school year conclusions.
H E Kratz superintendent reports a productive meeting at the Congregational church on the 22nd with delegates from abroad and 15 Davison county schools represented. Officers elected: N McCormick president, C M Peck vice president, L N Seaman secretary, Geo Betts treasurer. Sessions covered Sunday school topics and Prof. Reno from the university gave an engaging temperance lecture in the evening.
Republicans in Mitchell welcome Len Iarrison nomination as a strong choice for Dakota. Judge Edgerton praises Iarrison for past service while George Silsby had earlier named Harrison and Morton as winners. Backers of the Vlamed Knight are believed to have aided the nomination, with broad Dakotan support seen as favorable for the territory.
Chicago reader Miss Mae Fowler arrives to form an elocution class and recital at the Baptist church Friday evening. She comes endorsed by the Chicago press and plans to locate in Mitchell, hoping for a warm reception. Program details to follow and tickets available at the door or from local ladies.
The current Harper's monthly includes a long promised piece on the great American desert covering parts of Kansas Nebraska and Dakota. It also praises Mitchells growth and location and prints two illustrations a view of Main street and a view of the east side school building.
A grand Fourth of July ball will be held at the rink on Independence Day evening under Catholic church auspices. The event is expected to be a notable addition to the day’s program and will be conducted in the best style.
For sale one hundred sixty acres of land near the growing town of ithan south of Mitchell two miles from town and railroad station. Title good terms easy. Address KR HW Thomas Galt California.
Mitchel Creamery Company offers to pay the highest market price for butter and eggs. They urge farmers not to fear overstocking, as they have facilities to handle any quantity.
The county Sunday school convention held in Mitchell on June 22 drew delegates from nearly all schools with good reports. On June 30 the W C T A is invited to Mrs J C Cooley’s farm north of town for dinner with 10 and 15 cent entries benefiting the W C T A. July 1 after Sunday school Miss Carlota Moyer to organize a band of hope. a general invitation to all. Born June 19 to Mr and Mrs Albert Smith a daughter. mother and child well. Free Methodist camp meeting attracted attendees from Pleasant Ridge and visiting participants from elsewhere.
Abstract of votes cast for county superintendent of schools in Davison County at the June 19 1888 election. Details show the official tally and participation by precinct, reflecting the contest results and the majority achieved by the winning candidate.
Osborne binders and mowers and Singer sewing machines will be sold at C d Ward's store east of Security Bank. The new steel frame binder and Livin mowers are praised for durability and draft. The ad notes stock disease issues hurting farmers and promotes J McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment as a quick remedy.
Travel offer details for tickets from June birth to San Francisco at 707 round trip with ninety days validity and thirty day outward stopovers west of the Missouri River. Portland return option priced 175. Includes additional notes and various patent medicine ads from J H McLean and Starkey Valen with broad medical claims and free book offer.
Sealed proposals for grading the road across the cur between sections 36 103 60 and section 1 102 00 in Davison county will be received by the auditor until 12 oclock noon July 5 1888. The profile can be provided as part of the bid description.
Bids may be viewed at the auditor’s office with the right reserved to reject all bids by order of the Board. ft. T. Robinson, Auditor.
D G West announces candidacy for county attorney subject to Davison County Republican convention. He cites endorsements from Angus Johnston and H C Applegate among others and recalls his legal career in Fayette and Sayette counties. He notes prior salary disputes in January 1888 and pledges no salary or rent increases if elected.
At a June 20 meeting of tickert's post G A R No 68 the members mourn the death of comrade C B Rathbun. The resolution notes Mrs Rathbun and their sons Frank and William lost a husband and father, pledges sympathy and aid, and orders publication in the Mitchell Capitol and Mitchell Mail plus a copy to the Rathbun family. Signed by Lryi Brown, A W Davis, Commander Adjutant.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr J Tl McLean's strengthening Eye Salve for pricking pains when moving the eyes, intolerance to bright light, and weakening sight. The box costs 25 cents.
Auditor's office in Davison County invites sealed proposals for the construction of a pile bridge across the run between sections 36 103 60 and 1 102 60. Bids due by 12:00 noon July 5 1588. Plans on file. right to reject any bid reserved. Ver order of the board. K T Robinson Auditor.
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup advertised as the only medicine acting directly on the lungs blood and bowels promising instant cough relief and a permanent cure. Sold by H Scallin Druggist with emphasis on its time effects.
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