Local notices and ads mix in town news and trades
A roundup of small ads and notes from Mitchell Dakota events lists seed barley for sale, new real estate offices, rental and sale listings, local occupations and business openings. It mentions a prairie fire near Hope Chapel, a bicycle club, hotel staff changes, a prairie trip, and an upcoming court term in Sioux Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Daniels
City
Hope Chapel
Ethan
Arthur Burt
Alex Mitchell
Hot Springs
Jack King
Henry Noble
Milwaukee
United States Court
Sioux Malls
Noble
South Dakota
West Superior
J. Engelken
Bellevue
Towa
Sioux City Journal
John McDonald
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Encampment Echoes and Local Notices from Mitchell
Wide crowds attend the Grand Army encampment in Mitchell with flags and bunting on display. Updates note visitors, hospitality, and superior interest in this year’s gathering. Also reported are local business notices, seed sales, real estate actions, and household health advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Star
Mitchell
W. R
V. Mitchell
Officers Installed At Mitchell Encampment Ceremony
Last Thursday the G A R installed officers with Commander Palmer praising Col Holt while Gen Silsby led the ceremonies. The W R C and Sons of Veterans followed with installs, the camp fire ended with an oyster supper at Webber's and a Sioux war dance by Pierre boys. The event drew praise for Col Lyon and a bright outlook for the division, with plans for the next encampment in May 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Rink
Col. Holt
A. Silsby
University
Lucy P. Bryson
Sons of Veterans
L. D. Lyon
Col
Printup
Silsby
Webber's
Mitchell
Col. Lyon
National Aposte of Ireland Celebration at Dr Burrs Hall
The Columbian Society hosted a large gathering Thursday evening at Dr. Burrs Hall for the National Aposte of Ireland festivity. The hall displayed Columbia colors with Erin emblems as Miss Ahern led a hymn and the Holy Family choir performed. Miss McGovern and Miss Roth with Miss Ahern presented solos and a medley of Irish music to enthusiastic encores while Very Rev J Ahern spoke on the Irish Race in America from early times to the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Dr. Burr
Columbian Society
Columbia
Erin
St. Patrick
Miss Ahern
Holy Family Choir
Anna Roth
J. ©. Ahern
America
Baking powder controversy touches New York law change
The Oil Paint and Drug Reporter notes a proposed New York bill to stamp ammonia in baking powders in large type, aiming to protect consumers. It cites Pure Cream of Tartar brands like Dr Price’s and lists powders affected by the measure, while hinting at broader adoption in other states. Also included are brief notices on a theater act, Col David Printup’s appointment, a sheriff’s capture, and local real estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. VanAlstine
O. B. Cassem
Mitchell
S. D
C. C. Bras
Henry Frazer
Cleveland
Ohio
South Dakota
S. of V
New York
New York State
Price Baking Powder Co
Chicago
St. Louis
Dr. Price
Minnesota
Royal
Pearl
Forest City
One Spoon
Taylor’s
Bon Bon
Kenton
Echo
Snow Puff
Unrivalled
Yarnell
Shepard
Economical
Crown
Clymax
Hercules
Monarch
New Era
Snow Ball
Oratorical Contest Decides Dakota University Winner
The fourth annual Dakota University oratorical contest at the courthouse selected W S Shepherd as first and Miss Nellie Barker as second. Contestants included Powers Pine Flynn Utley and Col Barker with judges Miss Morgia Moore G H Pinkham Rev Wheeler. Audience enjoyed the readings, band encore, and a banquet at Alex Mitchell hotel afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota University
Brookings
Court House
Miss Currens
Alice Doty
A. R. Boggs
Henry Bowles
FP. A
W. E. Flynn
Africa
Mr. Flynn
H. G. Utley
Mr. Utley
Nellie Barker
Vatican
Phillipses
Public Schools of America
Mr. Pine
Tiber
Thames
W. S. Shepherd
Shepherd
Rome
London
University
W.S. Shepherd
Power
W. 5
Mitchell
Barker
Utley
Powers
Pine
Flynn
Morgia Moore
G. IL. Pinkham
Miller
Mr. Wheeler
Plankinton
Alex Mitchell
Tragic fatality as brakeman James Whelan crushed by cars
James Whelan, a brakeman for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road, was killed near Charter Oak when cars he was coupling moved unexpectedly. He lived at 609 Water Street with his wife and parents. His mother and wife rode in on a special train to be at his bedside before his death at 9:30 this morning. Funeral set for St Mary’s Catholic Church Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whelan
Milwaukee, Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Milwaukee
Whelan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Capt Kocher Loses Job as County Janitor Sailor
The county sheriff informed Capt. Kocher that, effective April 1, his services as janitor and sailor would end. The sheriff cited the captain’s physical inability to perform duties, while Kocher argued he took on extra unpaid tasks beyond his contract and noted his long service and public favor. No successor named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kocher
Dwight
Capt
Court House
Mr. Kocher
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Hank Lewis
East Sixth Street
J. B. VanAlstine
S. of V. Boys
Plankinon
Mitchell Hardware Co
Hood
Moore
al. Scott
Patrick
St. Patricks
Wm. Nash
Minneapolis
Mr. Nash
Rocher
Geo. Rowley
Mr. Rowley
A.J. Whitney
Aberdeen
R. S. Whittaker
Dakota Hail Association
Davison County
R.D. Wrnci
Groton
Yankton Press
Grand Army
James Leslie
Leslie Wise
Yankton
S. J. Moore
West Fourth Street
H. S. Bras
Bertha Carney
Grace Purgeson
B. VanAlstine
Sam
Bob Wood
M. E. Church
John Shaw
Watertown Hall Indemnity Association
Mayo
John Gallagher
Mutual Hail Insurance
Jacob Wright
Wright
Johnny
Mamma
Pierce
C. S. Palmer
East
University Cornet
Knights of Pythias Hall
O’donnell
Perkins D. Fisher
David Printup
S. of W
Britton
Pennsylvania
Woonsocket
Clarksville
Warren Majors
Palmer Champlin
Ek. B. Meredith
Frank Weller
Whittemore & White
South Side
G. J. Stevenson
Milwaukee Railroad Company
McDonald
Watertown
E. A. McMahon
Staunton
Sarsapati
C. I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Doys
Ada
moUu
United States Land Office
Fannie A. Foster
Ape
S. M. Daniels
Wol. Hedden
Charles H. Hedden
Thomas J. Haz Jeton
Emsley P. D
R.N. Kratz
Register
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