Mitchell News Roundup Reflects New Arrivals and Local Moves
Davison county sees new settlers arrive from Swanton Nebraska and Darlington Wisconsin while J J Hughes buys five acres on east First street and will move in soon. Mount Vernon residents Mrs H M Mabbott and son Leslie visit the city as Rev A E Carhart returns from Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East First Street
Mr. Hughes
Sanborn County
A. E. Carhart
Pierre
Davison County
William and James Hanna
Swanton
Neb
Milwaukee Road
Chris Lcotit
Darlington
Wis
G. C. Markley
Algona
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Help in Sorrow
Mr and Mrs H H Motley and mother thank friends who sympathized and aided them during their bereavement expressing heartfelt gratitude for the kindness received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, H. Motley
Eruptions Treated By Internal Balance Not Drying Medicines
The article argues that skin eruptions including eczema arise from humors inherited or acquired via digestion and assimilation. It warns against treating eruptions with drying medicines and advocates a balance or internal treatment approach as the proper remedy.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promising Blood Cleanser
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills claim to thoroughly cleanse the blood and build up the system. They cite cured eczema in J. G. Hines of Franks, Illinois and pimples on Misa Alvina Walter of Algona, Wisconsin, asserting numerous testimonials and a promise fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
J. G. Hines
Franks
Ill
Misa Alvina Walter
Algona
Wis
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rheumatism Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for rheumatism caused by uric acid in the blood. It claims rapid relief, nerve support, blood cleansing, and lasting prevention of recurrence. It cites a testimonial from S D Conway of St Louis praising a permanent cure after prior failures with other remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
S.D. Conway
St. Louis
Engineers’ Department 5
The Same Old Swindle Aboard Delineator Subscriptions
A recurring scam arises when impostors pose as Delineator representatives to collect subscriptions from women. In Groton a man named George Fulton of Lincoln Nebraska offered dress goods samples valued at $1,500 to $2 a yard and gave each subscriber the right to buy a dress at twenty cents a yard, preying on gullible locals. The town marshal intervened, and the scheme collapsed as the con artist fled on a freight train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Groton
Wass
Herald
George Fulton
Juincoln, Neb
Professor Wirling to Work on Chester Trolley
Heinrich Peterson a recently arrived professor from a Baptist theological seminary in Hamburg Germany works as a motorman on a Chester Pennsylvania trolley line. He speaks five languages and came to the United States seeking a seminary appointment but took a job with the trolley company instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirling
Heinrich Peterson
Baptist Theological Seminary
Hamburg
Germany
Chester
Peterson
Woman’s declaration sparks clash at hall over progress debate
A strong-willed speaker argued that man is not essential to civilization while quoting poetry. A heckler in the rear blurted an odd cry, and forty seven women rose to demand the man be removed from the gathering.
General Corbin Chides Rebuffed Second Lieutenant at Reception
A newly appointed second lieutenant stumbled over his sword during the president's reception. General Corbin sharply noted that the weapon is a sword, not a hurdle, as the officer struggled with the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin
Cobra Beats Python in deadly Perak duel
A fourteen foot cobra and an eleven foot python fought in Perak Straits Settlements. The python attempted to constrict its foe but the cobra struck with venomous fangs and won the deadly contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perak
Straits Settlements
Local firm leads in state’s service section
The firm’s years of experience and proven results place them at the head of their profession in this section. A trial is urged before listing sales. They are engaged to cry sales on March 10, 12, 16 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Dodd
Sioux City
Bessie Cook
Mazomanie
Wis
W.S. “Hill
Alexandria
City
Geo. E. Foster
Hill
H. P. Beckwith
Omaha Road
Beckwith
Canton
H. A. Boylan
Olympus Cafe
J. EB. McCaslin
Fifth and
Rowley
Addie C. Motley
Thomas’ Orchestra
Chicago
Norton
D. McDermuid
Mabel
Mamis
Dubuque
Iowa
McDermaid
Mitchell
Peter Wallstrum
Gertie Wells
Huron
Ferguson
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Augusta Wedehase
C. A. Bower
Main Street
Mitchell, South Dakota
Burnside
Grocer
Heekins’ Coffees
Siu
McKinkey
Eddy
General Feed
Mitchell and Vicinity
H. Jay Cooke
Hand
Gooke
West Fourth
Minnesota
Richard Champ
Hutchinson County
Champ
John Carlson
Sioux Falls
H. B. Anderson
Tobin Township
Carlson
Frank van Wagenen
Frank
Bachelor Club
Mitchell Club
Hoyt
Lena Holleran
Fulton, Ill
Yes
Diamond -Dyes
Burlington, Vt
ADAMS
the Tailor
Mitchell, S. D
Rocky Mountain
Grandma
Aelga
Renaine
Ker
Druggista
P Chichester
A. B. Hager
and Insurance
Champeny
R. G. Pottenger
A. K. Hitchcock
Mitchell,s. D
Preston & Hannett
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