Grand Army event entertains Mitchell crowds at GA R hall
The Grand Army Post, Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans hosted an evening of social games, music, and dancing at the G A R hall and nearby Commercial Club rooms. Rev. A R Boggs led in place of Rev. Williams, with solos by Emily Bras and a Sons of Veterans quartet supplying tunes. W. C. T. U. resolutions praised legislators, urged temperance, Sabbath observance at the Columbian Exposition, school reform, and White Ribbon work, and extended thanks to local groups, press, and churches for support and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Post
Woman's Relief Corps and
Sons of Veterans
G. A. R. Hall
Ransom Post
Commercial Club
Silsby
Geo. Williams
A. R. Boggs
Emily Bras
Lawrence Robinson
Messrs
Hal
Clark
Chas. Boggs
Verne Moore
Clarence Bras
John Dennis
H. G. Nichols
Mr. Stephens
Kocher
Congress
Commonwealth
White Cross
School of Methods
Chautauqua
White Ribbon Journal
Fielder
Smart
Ten families return to Gann Valley from east and south
Ten families arrived in Gann Valley on April 23 after leaving last fall with household goods and stock. They report South Dakota and Buffalo County as suitable, and more families are said to be on the way. South Dakota is described as all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gann Valley
S. D
South Dakota
Buffalo County
H W Kress Celebrates 66th Birthday Milestone
H W Kress marked his sixty sixth annual mile post Friday evening with a small gathering at his home. Relatives and friends joined in a pleasant social occasion to honor the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.W. Kress
Sullivan Couple Welcome Daughter After Move to Huron
One year after settling in Huron Gen. and Mrs. B. H. Sullivan welcome a daughter born Saturday morning April 25 1891. The couple had spent eight years married in Plankinton prior to relocating to Huron with cigars in good cheer as noted by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Sullivan
Plankinton
Huron
Sudden Death of Young Child in East Second Street Family
The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Root on East Second Street died Saturday afternoon around four o'clock. Mr. Root arrived home about thirty minutes before the death. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the residence. The child was about one year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 8. Root
East Second Street
City Council Grants Elections and Sees New Lands Study
The city council met in special session to canvass votes from the recent election. Reierson Wood Logan McDonald and Gilbert were declared elected. An ordinance set the date for the city school election on the third Tuesday in May. Several bills were audited and paid. H Baldwin, state irrigation engineer, reported locating twenty four wells in Hand Beadle and Spink counties. S H Cranmer delivered a descriptive historical lecture on the Pacific and Rocky Mountain states to a large three hour audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Reierson
Wood
Logan
McDonald
Gilbert
H. Baldwin
St. Lawrence
Sanborn House
Aurora County
W.m.smith
White Lake
Artesia
Baldwin
Beadle
Spink
S. H. Cranmer
Presbyterian Church
Pacific
Rocky Mountain States
A Family Gathering to Honor Newlyweds in Mitchell
A pleasant family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Palmer on the south side Friday evening. The event served as a reception for Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Brandt who wed last week in Indiana and will spend the summer in Mitchell. Guests included several local families and Rev. C. J. Hager with others from Madison and White Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Palmer
South Side
W. S. Brandt
Indianola
Iowa
Mitchell
Palmer
D. W. Braught
D. W. Braucht
8.G. Brown
White Lake
C. J. Hager
Madison
A. B. Hager
W. S. Braucht
Delegates Named for World's Fair Convention in Yankton
The Yankton Press lists honorees and delegates for the World's Fair convention on May 27. Notables include ex-congressman Benjamin Butterworth, Moses P. Handy, and state figures such as W. T. Coad, Charles Keith, R. B. Coddington, L. Van Osdel, A. M. Bowdle, C. W. McDonald, Jerauld county’s member, J. A. Pickler, S. A. Ramsay, R. I. Pettigrew, S. J. Conklin, W. W. Taylor, and L. C. Taylor, with arrivals and space planning ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton Press
Benjamin Butterworth
Ohio
Yankton
Moses P. Handy
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Charles Keith
Volga
R. B. Coddington
Blunt
L. van Osdel
A. M. Bowdle
Mitchell
Keith
Chicago
South Dakota
Loucks
State Farmer’s Alliance
A. T. Adams
Centennial Park
S. D
Lawrence Co. Jerauld County
C. W. McDonald
Wessington Springs
J. A. Pickler
S. A. Ramsay
Woonsocket
R. I. Pettigrew
Clark, Clark Co
S. J. Conklin
W. W. Taylor
L. C. Taylor
County Assessor Session Sets Uniform Land Valuation
County commissioners met at the courthouse to instruct township assessors on statute interpretation and establishing uniform valuations for land improvements stock and other property. List of township assessors includes Perry Mike Lawrence Badger E P Swartout Blendon Ole Johnson Mt Vernon Clarence Jones Beulah A E Bliss Mitchell B H Bennett Prosper Frank Sheik Lisbon A J Annis Union Henry Heidinger Baker Fred Peters Tobin John Hahn Rome W B Tobey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Perry
Mike Lawrence
Badger
E. P. Swartout
Blendon
Ole Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Clarence Jones
Beulah
A. E. Bliss
Mitchell
B. H. Bennett
Prosper
Frank Sheik
Lisbon
A. J. Annis
Union
Henry Heidinger
Baker
Fred Peters
Tobin
John Hahn
Rome
W. B. Tobey
Land office notes reveal contested land actions and patented cases
The report details multiple land cases across South Dakota counties including Flick vs Silliman in Hanson, Aaron Main vs Ann Hughes in Jerauld, and Mulloy vs Finerty in McCook. It notes patents approved for Sophie Hutchins in Davison and Pratt vs Bidwell after long litigation, plus a runaway incident near a cemetery and a Syrup of Figs promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flick
Silliman
Hanson County
Aaron Main
Ann Hughes
Jerauld County
James H. Mulloy
Samuel Norris
Frank Finerty
McCook County
Mulloy
Montrose
S. D
Land Office
Palmer
Mitchell
General Land Office
Reeves
Sophie Hutchins
Davison County
Eugene Pratt
George S. Bidwell
Secretary of the Interior
Pratt
Sudden Deaths and Heart Disease Remedies
Heart disease is the leading cause of sudden death with many undetected cases. Symptoms include lying on the right side, short breath, chest and back pain, irregular pulse, swelling, and breathing issues. Advertisements offer Dr Miles heart cure and nervous restoratives, Shiloh cures for cough and consumption, and Shiloh’s Plaster via L O Gale, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
S. H. Scallin’s
Shiloh
L. O. Gale
Pope Reacts Calmly After Pozzo Palatino Explosion
Report from the Vatican says the explosion at Pozzo Palatino damaged nearby windows but left the pope unharmed and serene. He reportedly told his secretary perhaps the blast was destined for him. The item blends other late 19th century notices and a Gideon-style ad copy segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Pozzo Palantoa
Holy
Woman Recovers From Fifteen Year Menstrual Pain
Mrs Davis of Moravian Falls North Carolina reports fifteen years of congestion and painful menstruation ended after three bottles of Bradfield Regulator. She can now perform housework and go out unassisted. Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta Georgia appeals for inquiries. Sold by S H Scallin and L O Gale druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield
J. W. Davis
Moravian Falls
N.C
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
S. H. Scallin
L. O. Gale
Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills Promoted as New Principle Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Miles' Nerve and Liver Pills promising to regulate the liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. It claims quick relief from biliousness bad taste torpid liver and piles suitable for men women and children. 50 doses cost 25 cents with free samples at S H Scallin's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
S. H. Scallin’s
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertised for Skin Ailments
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. price 25 cents per box. Sold by S. H. Seallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Seallin
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endorsed for Teething Pain
For over fifty years this old remedy has soothed infants during teething. It calms the child, softens gums, relieves wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Pleasant-tasting and sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Demand Mrs Winslow’s and refuse others.
Startling Claims for Miles Restorative Across States
The article touts Miles Restorative as a cure for nervous disorders and St Vitus dance with testimonials from Alphonso Hempfling of Butler Pennsylvania and others. It notes weight gains and relief from convulsions and headaches after using the remedy and offers free trial bottles and a book of cures at S H Scallin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Hempfling
Butler
Penn
St. Vitus
Miles
J. R. Miller
Valparaiso
J. D. Taylor
Logansport
Ind
H. A. Gardner
Vistula
S. H. Scallin’s
Electric Bitters Prove Life Changing for Ida ville Locals
Happy Hoosiers reports postmaster William Timmons and farmer John Leslie praising Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble. Hardware merchant J W Gardner says it revives strength and appetite, giving a new lease on life. Only 50 cents at S H Scallin's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Timmons
Idaville
Ind
John Leslie
Same Place
J. W. Gardner
S. H. Scallin
Lottery Victory Prompts Looming Louisiana Vote Fight
New Orleans readers learn the Louisiana Supreme Court rules the lottery amendment valid and to be promulgated. The ruling clears the way for a 1892 vote on the constitutional amendment boosting state revenues by 1 250 000 yearly and igniting a fierce party split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oreueans
State Supreme Court
Breaux
Louisiana
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Nee Eeany
Watkins
Bermundez
Associa
McEnery
Fenner
Minnesota Odd Fellows Celebrate 72nd Anniversary
Delegates from visiting orders fill Saint Paul for the 72nd anniversary celebration. Odd Fellows hall is lavishly decorated as five division parade proceeds to the Grand opera house for exercises and speeches followed by a grand ball at the armory in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul St. Paul
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Grand Opera House
Armory
Carter Seen as Noble Successor in Cabinet
Washington dispatch notes a morning paper claiming Secretary Noble will be replaced by Thomas H. Carter, recently named commissioner of the General Land Office. A close associate says Carter sought the land position with expectation of advancing to a higher role later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas H. Carter
Noble
General Land Office
Carter
Reagan Resigns to Lead Texas Railway Commission
United States Senator John H. Reagan resigns to become chairman of the Texas railway commission. Governor Hogg will appoint Reagan's successor, Horace Chiltan of Tyler, a lawyer 37, as the new senator. Chiltan is praised as the state’s most eloquent orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Reagan
Austin
Tex
John H. Reagan
State Railway Commission
Hogg
Railway Commission
Horace Chiltan
Tyler
Chiltan
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Mitchell Capital
AG. A. R
W. C. T. U. Resolutio
Barker
Steere
Meyer
Swift
T. A
Baptist Denomination
Loyal Legion
the City Council
Mr. Cranmer
Mers and Assessora
McKinley
Farmer John's Wise
Mrs. Kline
M. E. Kline
National Temperance Hospital
Union Signal
Dakota W. C. T. U
Douglas County
Sioux Falls
Salem
Farmerca
Frank Weller
Land Office Notes
J. T. Morrow
Geo. E. Logan
Sion Laws
Mitchell Pg, Co
Pierre Free Press
Second Legislative Assembly of
Mitchell Printing Company
Salem Register
F. Raymond
Omaha
le Sue
Minnesota
Croup
London
Victoria
Darmstadt
Kaiser
Bismarck
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Ely
J. W. Mathewson
Pawtucket
R. I
Bucklen
Happy Hoosiers
Louisana
Mandamus
Lottery Company
MR. Noble
Columbus
Larry T. Neal
John H. Thomas
Neal
Thomas
Campbell
Ingersall
New York
Robert G. Ingersall
Rochester
Imperial Mill Company
Duluth
Nicholas
Waele
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