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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1893
Page
4
A physician J N Hathaway of Sioux City offers a non surgical cure for sexual weakness, loss of manhood, and skin diseases with a new method. The ad promises permanent relief, confidentiality, and mailed symptom blanks No 1 for men No 2 for women No 3 for skin diseases with a 61 page reference book available for ten cents.
The University of the evening program opened with an instrumental duet by Miss McVay and Miss Doty. Will Pease spoke on Individualism then W. A. Barber presented a breezy piece on the World's Fair and its 19th century triumphs. G D Brown spoke on True Greatness, E T Colton on Martin Luther Liberator, Miss Bertha Laughlin on Capital and Labor, R M Stavely on A New Thought for the Present. Barber won first. Colton praised for meeting test fully. Mitchell to be represented by Barber in intercollegiate contest. Other musical features included Miss Brashear soprano, Miss Doty, a sextette, and a piano solo by Mrs. Haynes.
James I. Gilbert, longtime Mitchell resident and cashier at the First National Bank since 1884, died after a pneumonia and pleurisy illness that began with a chill last Wednesday. He had helped found Mitchell’s early growth and was known for his tact and energy in business circles.
The obituary notes that the deceased served fourteen terms on the city council and was the first and only secretary of the Mitchell Building and Loan association, highlighting a long public service career.
Mrs Thos Liddell died at six o clock Sunday morning after a rapid decline from consumption following grippe. She was a devout Presbyterian and beloved wife, leaving sorrow among friends in the city.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thos Liddell were conducted at the Presbyterian church with a full house. The procession included thirty Masonic members as pallbearers, Rev Williams delivered the sermon, and flowers surrounded the bier before interment in the cemetery.
Brookings Register lauds Geo A Silsby of Mitchell as adjutant general with Wessington Springs Republican and Mt. Vernon News noting his appointment. Other items mention Clare Wedhase beginning Pollard System studies and Mitchell connections in real estate, telegraph operations, and editorial quarrels in surrounding papers.
Mitchell plans another Corn Palace with plans for a bigger, better event building on last year's success. The piece notes local leaders like W. J. Healey and A. C. Pollard forming the Healey Pollard Cycle Company to handle Victor bicycles with state agency, plus community notices and local business leadership shaping Mitchell's economy.
P T McGovern becomes agent for Reynolds Bros offering a full line of ladies fine shoes including cloth top Bluchers, a popular market choice.
A reader is urged to visit McGovern's stairwell display of carpets curtains and window shades to compare prices with competitors before purchasing, highlighting tasteful arrangement and value.
P. T. McGovern received the largest ever umbrella shipment on March 16 direct from Hirst Bros makers of Philadelphia. Call and see them.
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