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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
5
Local items include mule listings for sale, postmaster appointments, seed oats for sale, and building repairs after a fire. Mitchell hosts visits from officials and ministers, preparations for Y M C A organization, and farm activity with immigrant arrivals and spring seeding.
Pleasant Ridge reports a delegate chosen for the Huron temperance convention with a strong subscription push. A large prairie fire from the southeast and northeast on March 16 destroyed C. C. Phillips’s barn and hay, with animals saved only by effort. Local residents Mr W Griffith, Anthony Nabinger, J Cooley family suffered hay losses. neighbors bid farewell to A N Smith family moving to Mitchell. Miss Susan G B Anthony Annis will lecture on women’s rights. Miss Pearl May Butterfield to sing next season.
Dr Stocking reports a new church is under construction in Burlington with costs topping $60,000. He will spend time in the city and preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning.
A few copies remain of the Mitchell Advertiser containing information on Mitchells advantages prospects and farming statistics. It is the paper to send east to inquiring friends. Call at W A Scotts office for them. No charge.
About 1 am Saturday a fire tore through the Northern nurseries storehouse, destroying seeds grafts young trees in the cellar and vegetables. Owner Porterfield lost an estimated 2300 with 1150 insured in Watertown. fire spread before help arrived. Later near noon, prairie flames started by local boys threatened homes on the south side but were checked with town assistance.
Two weeks from Tuesday Mitchell voters will decide on incorporating under general law and elect city officers for the next year. Public improvements are needed and will proceed. best material must be chosen for the new officers. The Republican invites candidate announcements as electors review fitness for offices.
Rev. Dr. Stocking from Burlington Iowa arrives Tuesday as pastor of the First M E Church. He is nephew of Charles Stocking senior and seeks to invest in Mitchell property citing the Methodist university location and the city's bright future prospects as inducements.
They from Boone Iowa visited Saturday and bought several quarter sections from Jas S Foster after touring Kansas Nebraska and other western states. They heard much talk about South Dakota and decided to inspect the country. They came saw and were convinced with the result above narrated.
A call for readers to submit news items and events of local interest for proper notice in the RE PUBLICAN. The request asks residents to report happenings not reaching reporters so they can be covered.
During last week Ruby La Fayette and company impressed local audiences with splendor and full satisfaction. They schedule a return engagement next Friday evening to present Lucretia Borgia, praised as grand and interesting.
A large gathering of about 150 attended the Friday evening event at Mr. Joseph Harker’s home. The program was followed as published and earned a neat sum of $15 from coffee, cake, and sandwiches, with $1.50 donated to the university fund.
A subdued ceremony was held at the Methodist parsonage on Saturday evening performed by Rev. H. E. Wyckoff. George Meredith and Emma Croas were wed and will depart tomorrow for Parker to start their life together. The couple, praised as exemplary, are receiving well wishes from friends in the city as they begin their future.
Emphatic outlook credits Dakota’s year to admission and opening of the Sioux reservation. Towns near the reservation foresee a prosperity boom with investors, rising real estate activity, and strong demand for farming land. Independent buyers seek farms as cultivation becomes the key need for Dakota’s economy.
Mitchell competes for capital honors as a central rail hub with many travel ing men and machinery firms choosing Mitchell for headquarters and agency placements. Wm Deering builds a large Mitchell warehouse after evaluating options, citing accessibility for harvest season shipments. Salem Register notes Spencer Quarry Co will provide jasper stone to help rebuild Dakota University at Mitchell.
Mt. Vernon, March 18, 1889. J. C. Ryan explains how J. M. Pease was appointed to the board of trustees for the Deaf Mutes school at Sioux Falls by Governor Church. Ryan notes the appointment aimed to balance parties on public boards and states the change from Reform School to Deaf Mutes was made without Pease’s solicitation or notice.
JR W Wheelock editor of the Mitchell Republican is named as an acknowledged candidate for a Mitchell land office seat. Supporters cite his personal merit political influence and leadership of a daily newspaper that aids the Republican cause and party champions. They argue the position is deserved and almost universally favored by district voters.
In a South Dakota letter the writer urges support for T. D. Kanouse, praising his prior service in Congress in 1855 and noting his personal sacrifice for Washington. The writer claims Sanborn County unanimous desire to make Kanouse the first representative in Congress, dismissing objections about his influence.
A city university committee faces pressure from residents to begin demolition of old walls, but the board prefers synchronized removal with new construction to save costs. They request public patience as deliberations continue, and hope to announce readiness soon.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitchell post office for the week ending March 18 includes Atkins Doane Allison Jessie Carlton James Dean Adam Degginger Simon Fitch Miss Fannie Gwenm Julia Gojoden Rierson A Johnson C H Hanneman Herman Minard Mrs McPherson Jas W Scott Miss Jennie. Call by saying advertised. unclaimed items will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks.
Bismarck Tribune notes Treasurer and Mrs. Lawler will leave for St Paul this week. After relief from official duties they plan to visit Chicago before returning to their Mitchell home. Residents express warm regard for the popular treasurer.
In a tribute paragraph, Mrs Lawler is praised for brilliancy accomplishments and generous hospitality, highlighting her esteem among citizens and her service to the community.
A mass convention of Davison county citizens without party distinction will meet in Mitchell Court House on Thursday March 28 1889 at 11 am in support of the Sioux Falls constitution. All interested in good government are urged to attend. Free entertainment for those from the country and nearby towns. By order of Com.
A Mitchell real estate surge last week contrasts with stable prices. Investors are urged to note improving chances for a capital prize and the many opportunities to profit without risk of loss.
Mrs. James Jay aged 35 dies yesterday afternoon at her husband’s residence four miles northeast of Mitchell after a brief illness. Dr Parmeles attended and Father Sheehan administered rites. Survived by a husband and five children. Funeral at 10 a m tomorrow from Holy Family church with Requiem High Mass conducted by Rev Geo Sheehan. Friends invited.
Kimball Nebraska district reports a large prairie fire three to four miles north burned over two miles of prairie. It consumed the C P S Roberts place and J F Klingaman's 300 bushels of grain and about twenty tons of hay. W J Brady died this week and was buried in Iowa with F A Miller accompanying. A recent rain brings encouragement to residents.
A March 14 wedding united John W. Beddoes and Miss Lidia S. Shepherd at H. F. Rice's home with Rev. Winegar officiating. The reception featured gifts including a blooded cow, Bible, silverware, lamps, linen, and extensive celebrations for over fifty guests. The issue also notes a Y P T A social at J S Wilson's, a Peck schoolhouse debate on April 2, and a birthday surprise for H N Cox's 52nd year.
An advertisement touts horehound syrup from Lazards as a universal throat and lung healer for consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat coughs and colds. It claims instant relief with no opiates and guarantees every bottle. Free samples available at K. E. Gale's.
C H Dillon, a well known Mitchell attorney, arrived in the city yesterday to handle professional business in district court. Rain last night and this morning offers little benefit to crops and the seeding is advancing quickly despite the weather. The mild winter and early spring have weakened the butter and egg market with butter at one shilling and eggs at ten cents.
Nostalgic ad recalls Castoria used from infancy to motherhood. The jingle highlights safety for babies, children, and adults seeking remedy for discomfort. It emphasizes consistent use across generations with Castoria as a trusted product.
An old ad promises women can improve complexion and vitality with Williams Australian herb pills. It claims results like brightening eyes and reduced languor and directs readers to Gale's store to buy at 25 cents.
A solid advertisement asserts Ballard's snow liniment is a positive infallible cure for rheumatism and all pain including neuralgia chest tightness sore throat bruises sprains old sores frost bite stiff joints lame back corns and bunions. It is described as the most penetrating liniment known and urges trying it with no other. I. E. Gale is named as agent.
Advertised tonic Electric Bitters is praised as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney ailments, removes skin issues, expels malaria, and treats headache, constipation, and indigestion. Guarantee offered with full refund if not satisfied. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle at Scallin's drug store.
Mr C H Mor ris of Newark Arkansas says he was pronounced incurable by friends and doctors but after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption he has recovered enough to oversee farm work and calls it the finest medicine ever made Sample bottles are free at Scallins drug store
Notices advertise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for wounds and piles with a 25 cent price. Dr. J. H. McLean's products tout tar wine lung balm and little liver pills at 25 cents each. Beggs' Diarrhea Balsom promises quick relief at 38 cents. Swayer's Ointment cures skin eruptions without medicine. McLean's Cordial and blood purifier sell for a dollar per bottle.
A regional promotion argues that Begg's Blood Purifier is superior to cheap nostrums from Cheap John houses. The ad claims universal satisfaction at equal price and offers a money back guarantee if the product does not work, with S. H Seallin selling the remedy.
Advertises Chamberlains Pain Balm claiming rapid pain relief after one application and cures for chronic inflammatory rheumatism, priced at 50 cents per bottle and sold by H. Scallon. Also promotes Dr J H McLeans Strengthening Eye Salve at 25 cents per box and Volcanic Oil Liniment for livestock and farm needs.
North Dakota farmers seek to secure pure Scotch fire Saskatoon or Blue stem seed wheat. Wheat will not be shipped until sold. call at the mill to see samples and place orders with Monmouth Merchant Mill.
Advertises Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup as a safe relief for coughs and lung fever urging parents to avoid unsafe medicines. Also promotes Dr J H McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm as a remedy for coughs loss of voice and throat and lung diseases available through S H Scallin.
A Minneapolis firm Bradstreet Thurber and Co markets furniture while Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted for coughs colds and croup. S H Scallin and E E Conradt listed in Mitchell Dakota sell remedies and handle live stock sales with nationwide reach. Dr J N McLean liver and kidney balm is touted as a cure.
Bradstreet Thurber and Co Syndicate of Minneapolis offers furniture draperies and bric-a-brac at low prices to Mitch ell and surrounding areas. Send for spring catalog. The Marion Pilot editor L P Bardwell endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective for colds croup and sore throat. Sold by S H Scallin.
An 1800s style advertisement listing Swayne's Ointment for itch and tumor relief with 50 cent price, McLean blood purifier and cordial for blood health, Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup promising quick relief, and Dr J H McLean's Liver and Kidney Balm at $1.00 per bottle.
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