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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1888
Page
7
A garbled OCR passage sketches a fire event with references to fire, a house, and nearby residents. It hints at a fire response, a child, and preparations, but readable details are minimal and names or places are unclear.
An old time advertisement touts Weil Bros. as a leader in dry goods clothing boots and shoes with low prices and cheerful service. The notice mentions farm implements seeds and a social event at a local church inviting community members to attend. It references a blizzard victim in need of aid and remarks on emigration to the west with economic hardship noted.
In this city on March 20, 1888 at the residence of Rev. J. Winegar the wedding of Stillman K. Lewis and Miss Da J. Scott was solemnized with many friends expected to attend in Artesian City. The ceremony united the couple in matrimony and Mrs. Lewis is to reside nearby.
Fragmented report notes a secret meeting in Mitchell where Governor Mellette and General Pease discuss a national convention strategy. Kellam of Chamberlain attends. the text hints at railroad matters and court attendance as reasons for their gathering. An unrelated horse sale notice appears nearby.
W D Sloyr Co of Rome California reports two years of selling Dr King s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin s Indian Salve with universal satisfaction. They claim several pronounced consumptions in the city were cured after a few bottles of Dr King s New Discovery used with Electric Bitters. Sold by KK Gale.
Mr. N H Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama praises Dr Kings new discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh saying it gives instant relief and other remedies failed He also mentions electric bitters and Dr Kings life pills as helpful and notes a money loan offer by Davison Bros Seaman and a trial at K Ee Gale's drug store.
At A M Bowdle office on Monday citizens gathered with board members to plan the Dakota University rebuild. James S Foster named chairman and J W Wheelock secretary as a committee of seven pledges funds. A M Bowdle himself starts with a $1,000 pledge. The university course will resume tomorrow in the Barber building.
Rev C B Clark led the chap el service in the Barber building opening day for the school while the university building held its last chapel amid a fire disaster. About eighty students attended the university service with a full faculty. this morning twenty two students were present with Profs Reno and Eastman serving while others were injured. Prof Reno urged lessons learned and hope for a brighter future as attendance is expected to rise next week.
At the Choral Society meeting officers were elected: President Geo A Silsby, Vice President Mrs A M Bowdle, Secretary G G Crary, Treasurer Mrs L M Benton, Director Prof H E Kratz, Organist Mrs S L Whitney, Assistant Organist Miss Helen Lester, Librarian W S Crouse, Assistant Librarian Maryin Dundas. Thursday evening featured solos, duets, and quartettes. regular opera rehearsals have begun.
Mrs Dix left fine linen for domestic use and a doctor supplied university patients with pillow slips. Ladies in aid made up all the linen, resulting in fifteen new pillow slips added to the Dix mansion linen closet while the housewife’s stock was depleted.
A Tuesday crank moved the Masonic party to Friday to aid the university’s still suffering victims. Tickets cost $1 and are sold at the post office news stand and drug stores. The event expects at least 250 tickets with free music from the same orchestra as last week, using the Masonic hall’s canvas floor and social rooms.
The call urges Mitchell residents to act promptly and vigorously to support rebuilding Dakota University. Delays could let other cities lure the project away, with rumors of a Dakota M E conference educational enterprise. The ground is claimed and a unified liberal funding push is urged.
A call urges citizens to a speedy canvass to strengthen Dr Brush's influence abroad. It predicts a large harvest soon if people fulfill their duty and participate actively.
Indictments for liquor selling against John G. Martin Wills and Orswell Ed Totten James Gormely and Gus Linser plus a gambling charge against Martin were entered. Several pleas guilty others demurred. Judge to sentence Wednesday. Rowley Henney Buggy case jury deadlocked six to six.
A letter dated March 12, 1888 from Dr Milburn's daughter thanks Dr Brush for opening the house and expresses deep sympathy for the university fire. It notes Dr Milburn's slow recovery and invites a visit, asking if Brush’s address remains the same.
The list of uncalled letters remaining at Mitchell post office for week ending March 19 includes Briggs Mrs Mary Caswell Mrs Helen Copp Mr Will Christianson Mrs C Cox Elvira Crawford Mrs F Downer Mrs E H Ford Miss May Galvin Dick Green Miss G Horner Jas W Hill Hill Mr Eastman Hempen Allie Q Hammond W H Didley Miss May Moore Geo D Neal Mrs Ella Peterson C A Prowzallatt Ann G Pratte E D Rogers Miss May Scheeler A N Randall Arthur N Thomas Mr W 8 Tompkins Mr H H When calling for the above please say advertised. If not called for in two weeks they will be forwarded to the dead letter office.
One of the heaviest sufferers by the university fire was Dr Brush who lost a fine library all his correspondence and valuable papers yet he planned to rebuild the university. Many People Refuse Cod Liver Oil but Scott Emulsion with Hypophosphites is palatable and valued for consumption scrofula bronchitis debility and children's wasting diseases. Physicians report young patients take it with pleasure. Try Scott's Emulsion and be convinced.
The March term closed with Evans and St. Clair acquitted of larceny and leaving town. J G Martin found not guilty of liquor sale under local option, defense winning on ownership. Judge Tripp upheld that one-third of poll names sufficed and notice not essential. Walls Orswell Tetten Gormley fined 100 each. liquor injunctive orders extended thirty days. Madame Coats found guilty of keeping a house of ill fame and fined 100, in default jailed.
The Mitchell Dakota University board met to address the fire destruction of the main building and to plan debt settlement, reopening in the Barber building, and a new structure by next school year. They praised citizens for aid, expressed condolences for two student deaths, granted free tuition for students with injuries, and pledged cooperation to restore and elevate the school.
Pleasant Ridge hosts a 10 o'clock Sunday school service and an Easter program planned for April 1 by Superintendent W. Griffith. A youth group from Pleasant Ridge visited Mr. J C Cooley ten miles north of Mitchell. Miss Olive Nabinger visits her sister Mrs J C Cooley. The spelling school and debate at the Pleasant Ridge school house was mentioned.
The question of women’s franchise was debated with W Griffith for the affirmative and L Pine for the negative, and the judges ruled in favor of the affirmative. Miss May Morse of White Lake visits Mrs Phillips and Mrs Wright, while Sylvester Mehner starts work for Mr James Carnes earning twenty dollars monthly.
Listing of land office cases from 1888 noting individuals such as Fred Heinrich Edward Burdick Carroll Hathaway and Albert Dykens must furnish corroborated affidavits show cause for late proof or non alienation affidavits and name spellings with dates Feb 1 to Feb 14 and a notice about clerk authority for proofs in absence of probate judge.
General Porter and Mr. De Pew address gatherings on speaking and self regard. The Dakota editor prints his own book for congress in his paper and praises himself, a sly form of Cal igraphy where the editor enjoys public praise funded by subscribers.
A critical column targets Conan and Donan for slush journalism about Dakota and its people. The piece cites the Chicago Times as echoing the critique and laments Donan’s grudge against Dakota. Also promotes Shiloh remedies and nasal injector with local seller S. H. Scallin.
Mrs Henry Parry in city advertises a full set of butcher's tools available for sale and removal. Items include knives cleavers and sharpening implements. Contact details specify the seller's name and location for inquiries.
William Eleroy Curtis reports from Chicago on how Russian censorship operates the press and mail. Censors pre approve newspapers printed a day ahead and destroy objectionable content, with special handling for foreign mails and letters. The article details tools of suppression, from stamped erasures to opened envelopes and restricted foreign papers. It also notes minimal delivery of American and other newspapers and warns about police surveillance and espionage aimed at dissidents.
Peter Donohue, a slight-built Erie office boy, refused John Morrissey entry to Fisk's office. The confrontation ended with Morrissey defeated and impressed by the boy's pluck. Donohue later becomes head of the railway's financial department, a rise tied to Fisk's favor.
The article describes Japanese politeness with vivid scenes of elderly women greeting each other on the street and explains language forms for varying ranks. It also outlines Germanys army command structure under Emperor William along with Field Marshal Von Moltke and the general staffs roles and library.
The piece argues Americans eat under high pressure and rapid meals cause functional dyspepsia while organic cases stem from disease. It recommends slow, leisurely dining, pleasant company, chewing, pacing between courses, and exercise to stimulate appetite. Ginger is praised as a key aid.
A humorous exchange from the era features medical students debating a health rule. The dialogue centers on a boy who might injure himself falling from a window and the consequences of such a fall. References to De Baggs, Bagley, and the Philadelphia Call appear in the text.
A curtailed exchange hints at a dog tail being banged and shot off last season in a terse sportsman line, reflecting a playful though unclear event. The brief dialogue leaves the incident ambiguous while preserving quirky regional humor.
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