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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1888
Page
7
Local shops promote low prices at Weil Bros with bargains on dry goods boots and shoes. Nearby firms advertise Butterick patterns and garden seeds while residents hear news of community events and spring preparations from the M. E. bell to seed sales and lumber yard improvements.
The Dakota university community mourns Horton L. Pitcher and W. Giles Parkin who died after a fire in a campus building. Services at the Methodist church featured tributes by Prof. Eastman and Prof. Reno, with burial arrangements in Cresco Iowa and Providence Rhode Island noted for Parkin’s family.
All that was mortal of our friend was laid away in a beautiful lot in the cemetery. The burial service of the Methodist Episcopal church was conducted by Rev. A. W. Adkinson. The mayor and city council attended the services at the grave in a body, along with a large number of citizens.
M M Hitchcock returns to Dakota after winter in California and says prospects are best for workers here. He notes Mitchell visits with Waterhouse Tillotson Applegate and others in Santa Anna Colton and Pasadena. He predicts California will collapse for nonworkers and urges staying in Dakota. Public teacher certificate exams set for April 3 at 10 a.m. with grade requirements and June 5 next exam date. Fees $1 and bring legal cap paper. supervision by H L Bras, Co Supt Mitchell March 2 1888.
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending March 12 includes Baker Christ Bly, Edward Brosen, Carl Brown W W Burnaugh Lizzie Burke, Clogston M2 Cyphers W L Caston H G Gillette, Willie Johnson, Mary Morrison, Mrs J Sullivan, Mrs Shaub Trasey Thomas Weeks Carrie Wright Allie. Callers must say advertised. unclaimed letters in two weeks go to the dead letter office. D HAMMER P M
The funeral of John Jacob Koch youngest child of Jacob Koch occurred Tuesday at home on Lawler Street and was held Wednesday at the Catholic church with large family and mourning attendance. Pallbearers were four boys from the sisters' school Eugene McGovern Frank Gormly Thomas Briggs and Ben Regan. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery while Mr and Mrs Koch receive sympathy from many friends.
The Mitchell sportsmen's association arranges the territorial tournament to meet in the city in June next. Officers will visit on the 23rd to confer with local officials about the event and about securing government aid to stock Dakota streams with fish.
Rt. Rev. Martin Marty, bishop of the Catholic church in South Dakota, suffered a painful but not serious double fracture of the right arm from a fall on convent steps at Yankton. He rested easily after treatment and no serious results are anticipated.
The good women of Rome plan a dinner at Ethan on Wednesday, proceeds to fund artificial feet for Mrs. Dodds. Brave Mrs. Dodds spent January 12 on the prairie in a sled. Revs. Brown and Swimm will attend. Mitchell parties can ride the 12:45 train and return on the 6:20 freight. A large town turnout is expected for a laudable cause.
Court session led by Business Judge Tripp addresses divorce petitions from Jerauld and Brule counties and disposal of numerous civil cases. Jury expected in Wright v State Insurance. grand jury sworn under bailiff Bloss. Also notes appearances by area attorneys and Yankton College tribute.
A letter from Rev. C. H. Bohn secretary of Yankton clergy expresses shared sympathy with the Methodist University in Mitchell Dakota after their visitation by Divine Providence. He notes the Episcopal church suffered a fire and views the event as a blessing that strengthened community, hoping God guides Mitchell through the affliction to prosperity.
Rev Levi Gilbert writes from Wixona Minnesota on March 9 1888 to Prof T A Duncan expressing sympathy for the Winona University fire. He notes the loss of the building and potential loss of life and injuries and asks for news on Duncan and the sufferers wishing him safety and urging insurance for rebuilding.
Yankton College expresses sorrow over the fire at Dakota University Mitchell causing injuries and loss of life. By unanimous vote during a prayer meeting, students and faculty extend sympathy as fellow workers in the same cause.
The entry lists numerous patent holders including Joseph Hage Paul B Berlen Stephen Kowash Joseph Strafelda and many others with patents queued for delivery. It names diverse individuals across multiple firms and groups and includes several CASIS PATENTS entries along with heirs of Nelson Reynolds and numerous other listed names.
J G Martin sells his Davison county saloon to E J Resigieu of Sioux City who will move the stock to a customer as soon as weather allows. Martin will quit the saloon business for good and move his family after court actions conclude. Offers on short term real estate loans with low rates for brick or stone business blocks by Davison Brag and Seaman.
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