Local notices mix with ads and weather hints
A collage of notices and ads: mule sales at the office, a 100 acre farm, Rev. E English preaching in Huron, high school social on the 15th, Kinder ayrten primary opening, Baptist revival services, Hood's Sarsaparilla cures impurities, land officers busy with Surrey county cases, Hall's Sicilian Hair Renewer advertised, university improvement talk, Kimball Index locals contest, Wm Koch enlarging a boarding house, farmers feeding noted, baseball malaria fears, Chamberlain remedies for coughs, Dakota nurseries, Elkhart Carriage firm ad, rising business activity with hotels and trains full, rheumatism balm praised, Omaha railway activity and Sioux reservation opening, and night trains planned by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. English
Huron
Moe
Sxinnard
Hall
Kimball Index
Thorndyke’s
Wm. Koch
Ole Arneson
West First Street
Scallin
Chamberlain
H. Scallin
Peter Delinde
Dakota Home Nursery
Running Water
Dakota
Mitchell
Halphide
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Manufacturing Co
Elkhart
Indiana
S. H. Scallin
Valley Springs
Omaha Railway
Omaha
St. Paul
Methodist Social Brings Neighborhood Basket Lunches
The ladies of the Methodist church plan a Friday evening social at Mr. and Mrs. Mordoff home. Each guest brings a basket with lunch for two to be sold during the event. An entertaining program includes a solo, recitation, and instrumental pieces. Town officers were elected at Tuesday’s meeting with C. J. Miltimore as chair and a $500 treasury to start the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Wyckoff
Manchester
H. E. Kratz
Rosedale Community Notes Tell of Illness and Births
Mrs J S Sherrill remains quite sick as Dr Parmelee of Mitchell visits. Misses Vickers return from Bon Homme county. Harvey Lyman vacationed in Rosedale. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Geo Watson on March 2. Miss Bettie Walstrum’s illness lingers while Mrs John Wayman rides but improves slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Sherrill
Harvey Lyman
Rosedale
Geo. Watson
Bettie Walstrum
Miller School
John Wayman
Capital location debate grips South Dakota voters
A Looker Ailead argues Mitchell should be capital to spur rail growth and regional development. He contrasts Mitchell's Milwaukee line prospects with Pierre and Huron, urging votes for three or four westward railroads to unlock rapid economic growth. He warns against locating the capital in less connected towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Huron
Pierre
Missouri River
Black Hills
Iills
Mitchell
Milwaukee Company
Pacific
Chicago
Dakota
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Sioux City
Vierre
Montana
Pacific Slope
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
A weekly list shows uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for week ending March 5. Names include Birge G Cremerz L H Croal Chas C Fergen Chas Sfughes Mrs R B Horcomb G Kuspen Miss M Philips J Sims Turner David Stahl JIL. Call by saying advertised. uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. D Hasmer Pw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Birge
G Cremerz
L H Croal
CF Diminick
Chas C Fergen
Chas Sfughes
R B Horcomb
G Kuspen
Miss M Philips
Dt JS Stahl
David Turner
Jil
D. Hasmer
Teachers Examination at Mitchell Court House
An examination of applicants for teachers certificates will be held at the Mitchell court house on April 2, 1889. Applicants must be present at 9 a.m. with legal cap paper. Examination fee is $1.00. Harry L. Bras, Sup t of Schools. Mitchell, March 6, 1859.
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Court House
Mitchell
Qa.m
Harry L. Bras
Sup’t
Outsider Endorses Mitchell as Best Capital Site
An eastern capitalist writes to a local real estate man that Mitchell is the best located among the cities named for the capital. The paper agrees his opinion is eminently correct, stating the view comes from an unbiased observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Mitchell
South Dakota Urges Immigration to Exploit New Statehood
An 1870s style appeal promotes rapid immigrant influx to South Dakota to fill vast lands near rail lines with farms and stock ranching. It touts healthful climate, absence of major pests, strong education, ready markets, and expected statehood driven growth and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States
Union
Mitchell Real Estate Sales Jump in Recent Days
Real estate transfers surged recently with a large number of transactions recorded yesterday, reflecting a material increase in Mitchell's property market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Real Estate Transactions and Prospects Around Mitchell Iowa
The record cites transfers: Lot 1 2 and 3 block 6 M TI Rowley's addition to a Mason City Iowa gentleman for 900 dollars, lots 14 and 15 block 19 original plat of Mitchell for 4000 dollars, and a block in Van Eps addition plus 160 acres south of Mitchell to a Wisconsin gentleman on private terms. Outside dealers in real estate are reviewing Mitchell properties with early investment prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. TI. Rowley
Mason City
Iowa
Mitchell
Wisconsin
van Eps
Court Matters at Plankinton Move Forward
In the Christoper Olmstead appeal the last term verdict of 1400 is set aside and a new trial sought. The Gray Bros artesian well case in Plankinton city is continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plankinton
Christoper-Olmstead
Gray Bros
Sioux Falls sues for constitutional supplement sales
The Press of Sioux Falls has issued a constitutional supplement to county newspapers at a set price. It is not yet known what the papers in the region receive from the Queen City for the double column advertisement, but the value likely exceeds the cost of the supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Counry
Queen City
Beulah Township Elects Officials for Coming Year
Town meeting results list officers elected: Supervisors Porter Knox chairman J W Mason J W Musser. Clerk M L Bobb. Assessor M H Ward. Treasurer J W Whyte. Constable Geo Flint. Justices of Peace D G West E A Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Township
Porter Knox
J. W. Mason
J. W. Musser
M. L. Bobb
M. H. Ward
J. W. Whyte
Geo. Flint
Justices of Peace
Whist Party At Dr and Mrs Varnielee Hosts
A social whist evening gathered guests in the rooms of Dr. and Mrs. G V Varnielee. Major Rowley and Mrs W G Davison led the games while W N Knowles and Mrs Frank Weller traveled far. Refreshments followed and the group dispersed content with the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. V. Varnielee
Major Rowley
W.G. Davison
W. N. Knowles
Frank Weller
Germania Ball Draws Large Crowd at Rink
About 250 attendees enjoyed the Germania ball at the rink on Monday evening. The orchestra including Xreyer Xreuger Gale Rathbun Mieshick and Nat Bennett played well. Refreshments were well received and the event added to the Turner Hall fund. Attendees called the evening a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rink
Messrs. Sxreyer
Xreuger
Gale Rathbun
Mieshick
Nat. Bennett
Turner Hall Fund
Coal Find Sparks Local Interest and Plans
Judge Abbey and party inspected a coal find north of town on Saturday and brought back paydirt samples. The lignite burns fairly well and can be drifted. A syndicate with two spades and a pick aims to develop the find, potentially boosting Mitchell as a capital site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Abbey
Mitchell
University Prospects
T. E. Blanchard returns from Minneapolis after consulting with architect Mr. Allen and several contractors. He has secured figures for rebuilding the university with full privilege to use donated material and labor. Labor will favor Mitchell mechanics and donors who contribute toward the project. A contract is likely to be let soon and work may start within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Blanchard
Minneapolis
Wax Works Show Delights Episcopal Audience at Rink
The Ladies of the Episcopal church presented Wax Works at the Rink opera house on Thursday night. Mesdames Whitney Shaw and Misses Goodwin Applegate Edgerton Moore Lester Daniels and Durell provided music and readings from Jean Ingelow Songs of Seven. Mrs Jarley wax figures drew the best response with Blanche Durell delivering vivid performances aided by J Jo Gilbert. Supper offerings were praised and receipts totaled 43 dollars 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Rink Opera House
Mesdames Whitney
Shaw
Goodwin
Applegate
Edgerton
Moore
Lester
Daniels
Durell
Jean Ingelow
Jarley
Blanche Durell
J. Jo. Gilbert
California Letter from 1881 Reports Red Lands Growth
A Cal letter from Red Lands California describes its incorporation, population around 1500, and a dry prohibition vote. It notes oranges orchards varieties of fruit crops irrigation from Santa Ana river and land values from 300 to 50 per acre. It covers labor, religion, YMCAs, citrus fair displays and a bank of oranges.
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Rep Lands
Cal
California
Red Lands
Sanbernardino Valley
Sanbernardino County
Lugwine and
Redlands
Santa Ana
Y.M.C. A
Dunham
San Bernardino
Red Lands’ Bank
Miller Free Transport Offer for University Rebuild
General Manager Roswell Miller informs A M Bowdle Jas S FostER and others from Milwaukee that due to hard railroad conditions one half of the materials for rebuilding the university will be transported free. He promises track relaying so delivery reaches the university in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Wis
Messrs
A. M. Bowdle
Jas. S. FostrEr
Othners
Stirs
Pardee
Dakota Lines
Roswell Miller
Gen
Deacon Harrison Remembered by Mitchells Presbyterians
The Mitchells Presbyterians held a reunion and extended a call to Rev. G. S. Laskerville after a favorable message by Rev. IL. P. Carson. Iarri son Harrison was honored as a deacon, with Carson guiding the gathering. Laskerville recently preached and pleased the congregation. The church anticipated steady rebuilding in Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean
Iarrison
Mitchell
G. S. Laskerville
IL. P. Carson
Baskerville
Dakota
Virginia Shore
Zion
Professor Kratz Circular to South Dakota Teachers
A printed circular from Prof J E Kratz superintendent of city schools and president of the South Dakota Educational Association is issued to teachers and school officers across South Dakota. It urges careful perusal and aims to engage teachers and all interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Kratz
South Dakota Educational Association
South Dakota
Dakota to reform school laws for new state constitution
The text urges careful consideration by Dakotans to adopt a judicious educational system. It criticizes recent experimental public school laws as injudicious and incompetent and calls for stopping before statehood.
Coal Vein Findings Spur Local Excitement Near City
Coal fields north of the city draw visitors who take samples home to test burning quality. A second find near Enemy Creek is reported, with work aimed at measuring vein thickness and extent. Lignite burns white, valued for potential profits, while Mitchell campaigns for capital votes continue.
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Mitchell
Wedding Bells Tie Fiedler and Kroeger in Mitchell
A large gathering at Holy Family church witnessed the wedding of John Fiedler and Josephine Kroeger. Rev Sheehan officiated, with nuptial mass following as a large congregation attended. The groom works for C W Adams, a tailor, and the bride hails from Dalphos Ohio, known for virtuous habits. The couple plans to reside in Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Family Church
John Fiedler
Josephine Kroeger
Father Sheehan
C.W. Adams
Dalphos
Ohio
Childhoed
John
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Fecster
Mitchell Rebuilds Dakota University After Burn
Across South Dakota towns, Mitchell leads the effort to relocate and rebuild the Dakota University on a cleared campus site. The project funds include over 10 000 dollars cash raised, 29 000 dollars more pledged, and a September completion target amid church backing and regional support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Tribune
Methodist University
Mitchell
Tyndall Tribune
Dakota University
Milbank Advance
Methodist Conference Commission
Bijou
the Times
Methodist Conference
Methodist Churches of
South Dakota
Surrah
Mitchell City Council Votes to Submit Incorporation Question
The Mitchell city council resolves to submit to voters the question of incorporation under the Dakota laws of 1887. An election is set for April 2, 1889, from 8am to 5pm, with polling sites and ward judges named for the first ward and details continued for the second ward.
Ward election judges named for Third and Fourth wards
In the Third ward at J N Crow’s building corner Main and Fourth streets judges named E Devy D W Ward Wm M Smith. In the Fourth ward at L Beckwith’s lot 3 block 3 Main street judges named H Rev Chas Burnside Dr A H Daniels. Approved March 4 1889 by R D Welch president pro tempore acting mayor. Attest J L Kimbaut clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Halphide
Chas Burnside
A. H. Daniels
It. D. Welch
J. 1. Kimbaut
Mitchell Incorporation Election Notice 1889
Electors of Mitchell are informed an incorporation election will be held to decide if the city should become incorporated under Dakota Territory law. Resolution details and date are set by the city council president pro tempore I D Welch on March 4 1889 in Mitchell Dakota Territory.
Blacksmith to Open Shop at Emsley
W H PorteRfield announces a blacksmith shop opening at Emsley Dakota and invites inquiries at the local office or mailing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emsley
W. H. Porterfield
Dakota
Notice to Contractors for Court House Vaults and Jury Room
Sealed bids for building fire proof vaults and a jury room in the county courthouse will be received by the auditor until 12 o clock noon on Monday April 1st 1889. Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. R T Robinson Auditor. MiTcuELL March 4 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Dakota
Court House
R. T. Robinson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Spring Blood Purifier
March through May are ideal months to purify the blood the ad asserts. Hood's Sarsaparilla is described as a medicine that expels impurities from the blood and enriches it. The text claims it tones digestion invigorates the liver and revitalizes body functions. Many testimonials are cited to support its spring health benefits.
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Hood
Electric Bitters touted as cure for long illnesses
An old advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a life changing tonic and alterative. It claims restoration of health for kidney liver and stomach issues and promotes sales at Scal lin's drug store with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Lt. Scallin
Bucklen's Amioa Salve Promises Quick Healing
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Amioa Salve as the best treatment for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It claims a guarantee of satisfaction or refund, priced at 25 cents per box, sold by S. H. Scallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scallin
Williams Australian herb pills promote transformation
An advertisement claims Williams Australian herb pills restore brightness to dull skin and eyes. It urges women to take the pills as directed, promising renewed vitality and a change in appearance, priced at 26 cents at Gale's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Gale’s
Scallin’s drug store boosts sales with free trial bottles
Their business boomed as Scallin’s drug store gave away free trial bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption. The ad claims the remedy cures coughs bronchitis asthma croup and throat and lung diseases and offers large bottles at $1 with a warranty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin’s
Dr. King
Castoria Advert Claims Across Ages
Vintage phrasing markets Castoria for all stages from baby to mother and children. The ad emphasizes effectiveness and lifelong use, portraying Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations.
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Surora County
Methodist Social
Rand Williams
Thomas Moore
T.D. Wright
Warren Moore
Geo. Wright
J. H. Sherrill
Eastern
Middle States
Canada
D. G. West
E. A. Bliss
Germania
University Prospects
Mr. Miller Repties
Deacon Harrison
Prof. Kratz
Mitchell's Coal Mines
Territory of Dakota
W. Abbey
Fred Shultis
M. M. McDonald
John Smith
G. Z. McDonald
Mitcuell
Bessie J. Bedloe
Burlington Vt
Ayers
Bucklen
Castoria
Miss
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