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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1898
Page
5
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices and options including one year at $1.00 for advance payment and higher rates for later payments. It notes changes of address must be sent, and advisories on outside-state delivery, advertising rates, and small print on notices and obituaries. It also discusses current war-related editorials and the Spanish American conflict stance.
The piece notes wartime preparation in South Dakota with Admiral Dewey praised and a state Republican convention planned May 25. It cites militia funding, foreign stance during the crisis, economic jitters from war prospects, and President McKinley’s measured stance on avoiding conflict despite military experience.
Col. Abraham Boynton returns from Pierre and reports strong likelihood of forming a second regiment once the first departs for action. He says recruiting could be rapid with many eastern volunteers ready to join the national guard and that Mitchell would serve as an ideal central mobilization rendezvous.
The Grand Opera house hosted Wildcat the Romp by the Myra Collins Comedy Co last evening. Miss Collins shines as a bright soubrette supported by a strong company led by Mr. Bennett with Owen Barrett James Evans and others delivering clever numbers. The patriotic song by Miss Howard and the old maid character by Miss Hunter drew praise and the audience response was enthusiastic despite a modest crowd.
John Colvin reports South Dakota units at Pierre Aberdeen Watertown and Huron move to Sioux Falls for camp life awaiting orders. Lieu tenant Frost to command the regiment. Governor Lee says Mitchell volunteers won’t go now, unless a second call occurs.
An ick salve touted as best in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions and claimed to cure piles or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by H Scal in.
G A R comrades plan a 40 to 50 foot flag staff in front of their hall to fly Old Glory over Mitchell's business district. Work starts soon with exercises planned for the occasion. Also notes de Witts Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation and biliousness. L. O. Gale.
Dr Marsh Petitt the Aberdeen specialist will relocate his headquarters from Mitchell to Aberdeen and become a permanent resident. He will close business in Mitchell Monday and is expected to be well established in an annex near the Aberdeen hotel by May 20 with local acquaintances informed. See Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas regarding Dr King’s New Discovery claim for consumption and throat ailments. Trial bottles are free at S H Scallin’s drug store with regular sizes priced at 50c and $1, guaranteed to cure or a refund.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure painful swollen and smarting feet and relieve corn bunion sting. It eases tight or new shoes and treats sweating calluses hot tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
An old remedy used by millions of mothers for over fifty years claims to soothe teething infants, relieve wind colic and diarrhea, and soften the gums. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota announces that Nicklaus Reimers has filed for final proof to support his claim. He will prove residence and cultivation before the Register and Receiver in Mitchell on May 27, 1898. Witnesses listed are Nicklaus Schneider John Heysett Martin L. Bobb and Abraham Reitzel all of Mitchell South Dakota Holders of land in section 21 township 103 range 61 CHE.
Notice is hereby given that final proof in support of a claim will be made at Mitchell South Dakota on May 7 1898 by James T Smith for the new section 17 township 104 range 61. The witnesses are John Smith Winfield Scott Forbes Austin M Logan E D Watkins Gro Foster and others.
Notice is given that Martha M Oberembt widow of Mathew M Oberembt has filed for final proof on her claim in Mitchell South Dakota. The hearing will be May 17 1898 before the Register and Receiver. Other names listed include John H Hohn Ethan P O South Dakota Daniel Tschirley Flensburg P O John Humpa Flensburg P O and John Schoenfelder Emsley P O in South Dakota.
Notice is given that heirs and claimants have filed and will prove up land claims in Mitchell South Dakota. Names include Elv r inge Green Samuel B Weakley William Wilkinson James Stevene Benjamin Bernard John P Carlson and George Watson Fred Hoffman Byron Jones Benjamin Schaub. Public notices list sections townships and ranges with registration details and June 1898 proof dates.
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