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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1888
Page
7
Weil Bros promotes seasonable goods at low prices across dry goods carpets clothing and footwear. They urge customers to visit and note Butterick pattern agents while continuing to strive for customer satisfaction this season.
The notice promotes Champeny Bros special sale Friday Saturday and Monday with reduced prices on hosiery and underwear. It urges readers to watch for bargains, mentions the six saloonkeepers injunctions, and notes W. K. Smith offers pasture for horses on section 31-103-59. It also lists competing ads, a Milwaukee company promotion, and a Burbank platform appearance at Koch's theatre.
Mitchell public school hosts a Friday evening program at the opera house featuring music, recitations, and tableaux. Performers include Pearl Hunter, Frank Windle, Jessie Kibbie, Arthur Agrata, Lettie Russ, Dellie Becker, and Ethel Prine, with duets by Miss Rogers and Mr Dundas and a fan drill.
At a regular meeting the mayor and all members were present. The mayor appointed standing committees including Finance, Streets and Alleys, Wire Department, Water Works, Sewers, Street Lighting, Printing, Parks and Public Grounds, and Ordinances with assigned aldermen. Bills were approved, labor rules suspended, and the Sanborn street bridge liability discussed. The street lighting committee was sent to Huron and Aberdeen to study their electric systems. Water rents changed to annual collection with taps shut off in ten days or delinquent dues charged. a board of health was appointed. bonds for Justices Abbey and Mohr referred for approval. City Attorney Hitchcock reappointed by acclamation.
The Beulah township Pine School House hosts a Sunday school convention on May 20 1888 with a full day of programs led by L McCurdy Cyrus Crandall H McCormick J B Ewart UC M Peck Prof Reno Geo Pine and Wilson Griffith including music reports and prayers The event includes an 1888 service schedule and a later note on post office letters remaining uncalled for in Mitchell with a standard dead letter notice and closure by D Hasmer P M
A county committee in session last Saturday formulated a plan to send seven delegates to the Jamestown convention. The apportionment mirrors two years ago with the Mitchell delegation split between two voting precincts. Caucuses are proposed for next Saturday anticipating a full Republican turnout countywide.
The board of county commissioners probate judge and county clerk met and chose successor to the late A Platner. On the first ballot L W Adams led with 3 votes while Roster Lunter Pollard each had 1. On the second ballot Adams received 4 while Roster and Pollard had 1 each. Adams qualified and took a seat. He is an old county resident and regarded as a man of high integrity ready to serve.
The remark notes that among their solid and enterprising business men, the board could not have gone far wrong in selecting any one of them.
Public school attendance and enrollment data for the month ending April 27 show totals, average daily attendance, days of instruction, and counts of tardy cases. The document lists enrollment figures, attendance percentages, sign-in days, and related metrics across grade levels and classes.
In a special session on May 24 1888 the Davison county board adopted resolutions mourning the death of A Platner former chairman and valued member. They praised his faithful service and expressed deep sympathy to his widow and family. The board also approved caregiver compensation for three children and other local actions.
An old newspaper ad lists SHILOIW'S VITALIZER for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia with price ten dollars and fifty cents per bottle sold by 5 Ht Seallin. Whooping cough and bronchitis relief from Shiloh's Cure sold by 8 IT. Seallin. The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana credits SILILOIA'S CONSUMPTION CURB with saving his and his wife's lives.
Rev. Theodore Brashear born March 5 1825 in Hyattstown Frederick County Maryland united with the Methodist Episcopal church then United Brethren minister for 43 years. He preached across Iowa Pennsylvania Maryland Illinois and Nebraska, converting thousands including Bishop Dixon, and served as presiding elder five times. He married Rachel Ryland February 1 1850 and died April 18 1883 after a life of temperance reform and devout faith.
A historical advertisement urges readers to treat colds and respiratory diseases with Boschee's German Syrup. It warns of catarrh pneumonia and consumption, claiming the syrup cures head, nose, throat, bronchial, and lung troubles. The ad touts widespread cures and a 75 cent bottle price.
The Minneapolis and St Louis railway offers single fare round trip excursion tickets for the National Democratic and Republican Presidential Nomination Conventions. Travel windows apply June 2 to 25 with specific city dates including St Louis Chicago and Minneapolis routes. For full details contact a railway agent or E. A. Whutaker Minneapolis Minn G T and P A.
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy endorsed by top nurses and physicians in the United States. It claims forty years of use with widespread success, easing teething pain and treating dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
Mr. N. Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama recommends Dr. King's new discovery for consumption after severe bronchitis and catarrh. He notes instant relief and cure, adds he tried other remedies without success, and mentions electric bitters and Dr. Ning's pills. Trial bottles available at Gale's drug store.
Land deeded and patented six miles from Mitchell for sale. Taxes paid. All good farming land priced at 3675 with small cash down and balance over time. Enquire J M Simpson South Side Mitchell Dak.
Fort Assiniboine Mont May 3. Open reservation sparks excitement as over 100 settlers stake on the Sandy government hay fields and erect houses. Maj Carroll and First Lieut Hoyle warn squatters to move, with troops ready. A new town near Milk River is planned with houses and a store anticipated.
Helena Mont May 3 The Cascade range tunnel on the Northern Pacific road nearly meets from opposite sides and will let day light through tonight. At 9900 feet long it is almost all solid rock and once pierced trains may run in two weeks. Begun in 1886 the $2,000,000 contract required hauling machinery by wheels to runners through the mountain. The tunnel’s pressure creates rising clay and an inverted stone arch had to be constructed epst down with electric lighting.
The Coal Shovelers' union informs coal shippers its members will not work for firms hiring nonunion workers. The move targets the Chicago Coal association over a 12 cent per ton cap for shoveling coal, plus any lesser amount the shippers prefer. Trouble looms with the first Buffalo cargo arriving within a week.
In Curiaco on May 3 the great strike against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad was formally abandoned and declared off Tuesday night by Chief Arthur, Chief Sergeant, and Chairman Hoge of the executive committee gathering evidence to present to the congressional investigating committee.
Chief Arthur, back from Chicago, rejects Chicago’s claim that the Burlington strike is off saying there is no truth in the statement. In Buffalo the brewers' strike grows firmer with meetings to stand firm and a state arbitration request blocked by New York disputes. Some cigarmakers vow not to drink beer unless delivered by brewers union members.
CHicago May 3 Grand Chief Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrived in Chicago and checked into the Grand Pacific hotel. He aims to arrange a general operation plan for the investigation before the Interstate Commerce Commission sessions start next Saturday.
Saint Paul on May 3 reports a disastrous day for Democrats with ten or possibly eleven Republican aldermen elected. Daly, the Democratic comptroller nominee, is heavily defeated while other Democratic majorities are smaller than usual.
Bishop Merrill chaired the Methodist conference session in New York on May 3. His address reviewed revival efforts since prior meeting, noting 450,000 admissions and membership rising from 1,769,524 to 2,093,985.
The reservation bill signing spurs Pierre South Dakota as residents boast of a bright future. A May celebration topped previous years, and with the river access and two new railroads this year, population and business are expected to grow beyond current estimates, potentially surpassing Kansas City and Omaha in coming years.
In Chicago on May 3 the Pacific or Boiler avenue district, long a center of vice and crime, was deserted as property owners refused lease renewals and residents fled amid fears of state law prosecutions enforcing cleanliness.
Lake Pepin reports the highest water since 1880 with the government breakwater submerged and one crib carried away at Stockholm Wisconsin. Red Wing notes the Mississippi six inches higher than Monday, the island nearly inundated, river about two miles wide, and fears of reaching 1880 levels if rains continue. The water nears Milwaukee tracks.
The May 3 explosion at a tile works eighteen miles from Shelbyville, Indiana, killed William Caldwell and Norman Conde instantly and fatally injured Joseph Lakin, with four others seriously hurt. In Carthage, Illinois, May 8, eight year old Arthur Yates died of hydrophobia after being bitten by a large shepherd dog at a Crooked Creek sugar camp last March.
May 1 report from St Paul notes Burlington and Northern lowered freight rates on shipments from the East to Chicago via St Paul. The Soo Line matched the reduction, while it remained unclear if other lines would follow with through rate cuts. In New York, Judge Van Brunt granted an attachment against James Vail & Co. for Ozaukee County Bank of Port Washington, following January failures.
A crevasse opened on the west bank of the bayou near La Fourche crossing below Mursana road. It is now eighteen feet wide with a large water flow. As the Mississippi falls upstream, crops are not expected to suffer soon as water will fill nearby swamps slowly.
In Anoka May 3 report shows over 15 000 089 feet of logs in the booms. Reed and Sherwood and Washburn Mill company set up Monday morning. The three firms will manufacture about 59 400 000 feet of lumber this season.
The Depth of Scoundrelism reports two messenger boy robberies in St Paul on pay day, Eddie Shaffer resisted a footpad who seized about 315. Separately in Drs Mores Iowa, George Ti Marsh aged 52, president of the State Insurance company, died Tuesday, a Pennsylvania native.
The Buffalo Express notes Democrats risk alienating Mugwumps with a proposed platform. Cleveland’s stance on free trade deepens the rift between Democrats and Mugwumps as Republicans gain strength and the Democrats grow more divided.
In Jackson Mississippi on Tuesday evening Gen Wirt Adams postmaster and John H Martin editor of the New Mississippian were fatally shot after exchanging words on President street. Adams died instantly from a heart shot while Martin was wounded in the breast and leg and died minutes later. A large crowd gathered as details of the fatal encounter circulated.
Lonpox May 3 Emin Bey wires from Zanzibar Nov 2 reporting reconnoitering for Stanley with no trace yet. Emin Bey is well and relations with local chiefs are satisfactory. Stanley’s relief stores reached Usambiro and his nails were at Uganda amid hostile Arabs.
The Dutch Parliament opened in The Hague on Monday May 3. The prime minister announced a royal commission would study national defense. He noted the finances were favorable and the government was examining the feasibility of raising import duties.
The Independent Riflemen of New York donate 1000 marks to Empress Augusta as thanks for hospitality at Coblentz in 1885 and plan to celebrate their 1889 festival in Berlin. In Ontario Sir Charles Tupper will seek authority to borrow 25 million dollars to cover floating debt and fund public works at under 4 percent interest.
A dynamite shell exploded during artillery experiments near Ft Tiburion outside Romak on Tuesday wounding the Prince of Naples son of King Humbert in both thighs and seriously injuring several others.
London authorities warn of renewed dynamite outcry with reports that a dynamite group linked to Clan-na-Gael is en route to the country. A special port watch has been ordered and police are alerted at all entry points.
Travelers report two or three laborers froze to death on the Trans-Anadine railway near the Cordilleras as snowfall continues for three days in Chile. In Tangier the sultan refuses to arbitrate Morocco United States dispute over imprisoned Rabat men, reopening the case. News from Albert Nyanza states Bishop Parker and Rev Blackburn died of fever at the Unyore mission.
The senate unanimously adopted the fishery ratification bill without amendment. It only awaits the governor general’s assent to become law. Also reports cover Boulanger riot sentiments in London, brake men union meeting in Paris, Mexican Central Railroad 1887 deficit, Dakota seeding progress, and a humorous eye anecdote from the State Journal.
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