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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
5
A burst of notices and ads notes W A Scott and Scallin promoting insurance, optics, jewelry, and real estate in Mitchell. Local improvements include new vaults at the court house and a foundation under the First National building. Community updates cover Y M C A plans, Shiloh remedies, and church events plus a European trip outlook for Father Sheehan and a temporary bishop replacement.
J F Conant has leased the Dakopolis hotel with his family and plans to return to Kimball soon. The exact date is not set but is expected shortly. The notice also lists several township school houses and a 1889 Sioux Falls constitutional convention election with delegates to be chosen and ballots voting for or against ratification.
Secretary Downey of the board of agriculture sends the Republican program for the South Dakota Fair at Aberdeen set for September 23 to 27. The event features speed races with purses totaling 3100 dollars. Trotting entries close September 16 and running entries close each night before the races. entries go to secretary at Ashton. Premium list to be issued May 20.
Notice sets election day as the Tuesday after the second Monday in May 1889. Voting locations include J. N. Crow buildings at Main and Fourth in Mitchell, Kimball and Howe coal office in Mitchell, G. B. Kelsey store in Brendon township, and the Mt. Vernon school house in Mt. Vernon township. Also listed are Perry and Badger townships.
A regional Y M C A and Y P C workers convention will meet in Mitchell South Dakota from May 31 to June 2. The first Dakota gathering aims to profit attendees with talks by T A Hildreth Fred B Smith T A Horton Minnon B A Shuman and pastors. The Sioux Falls male quartet will sing and special rail rates are hoped for.
Rehearsals for The Fairy Grotto directed by Mrs. L. M. Benton promise a delightful rink performance tonight and Saturday. The cast includes Mrs. C. Shaw as Fairy Queen and Miss L. Benton among village performers. Proceeds benefit the Episcopal church with Mitchell Orchestra supplying music. Performance starts at 8 o clock with a notable transformation scene. Those with the books are asked to bring them tomorrow night.
The list of uncalled letters at the Mitchell post office for the week ending May 6 includes Adams Frank, Carlson Miss E L, Crawford Miss E, Lecke Mr J R, McDornie Mr John, Mitchell Miss M, Quetelek Miss Too logers, Stafford Mrs JB, Sumson Ottelian Tilton Miss Mary Wheeler and Woodworth Misa G L. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters after two weeks go to the dead letter office. D Saxsmur P.M.
Paul Page, a Butte farmer, begins construction on three large barns after a severe prairie fire. The foundation is laid for two 40 by 60 foot structures and one 60 by 80 foot barn, boosting capacity to about double the burned complex.
Delegates from Davison and Sanborn counties plus the western Sanborn end convened at the courthouse in a district meeting led by M. B. Scott temporary chair. The credential committee heard Douglas county contest with Tipton and Foster presenting rival claims and a 9 to 6 vote seated Tipton delegates.
The fifth semi annual meeting of the Plankinton association of Congregational churches opened at the Congregational church Tuesday evening with a sermon by Rev. Henry Wilson. Rev. S. F. Huntley led devotional services and delegates were named for the national council at Worcester Massachusetts.
Mission meeting led by Superintendent I. D. Wiard covered the Christian stance on constitutional prohibition in the new South Dakota. Attendees included Revs. Camfield Colman Willis Plankinton Hubbard Chamberlain Brearley Wheeler Wilson Armour Truntley Templeton Mintz Letcher Bell Sioux Falls and laymen from Chamberlain Waterbury Plankinton Armour. Deacon Jtoe moderated with Camfield serving as secretary, with several delegates accompanied by wives.
Town activity reports painters and builders at work on west side properties. Mayor Johnston and others install water connections awaiting mains extension. Dakota Sunday School Association plans Jamestown meeting June 4 6 1889 with reduced travel rates and strong attendance. D W Dias and W S Bell lead the event with Jamestown officials assisting delegates.
Sioux City Journal reports a May 12 time card go into effect for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway with plans to run Milwaukee trains through Iowa southern Minnesota and Dakota to connect with Union Pacific for Pacific coast service. Also notes a marriage at Holy Family church in Sioux City between Joseph Kreul and Gertie Klingsle with Rev Sheehan performing the ceremony and the couple to reside in Mitchell after a brief housekeeping period on East Second Street.
Real estate agents protest persistent vandalism as mischievous youths break window glass in empty houses around town. Parents are urged to discipline their children or authorities may intervene to set an example.
The Press reports the Friday night event with BE. A. Chase of Yankton winning first prize. Bert A. Rayson of Sioux Falls took second, LD. G. Eno of Brookings third, F. S. Ransom of Redfield fourth, and W.35. Shephard of Mitchell fifth. The medal was presented to Chase by C. U. Hutchins of Mitchell, master of ceremonies.
Applicants will be examined at the Superintendent of Schools office in Mitchell on June 4 1889 starting at 9 o’clock. An extra day is granted for first grade applicants. Bring legal cap paper. Harry L Bras Superintendent.
If the liver and kidneys are sluggish and inactive Iloods Sarsaparilla will arouse them to prompt and regular action. Wake it now.
School officials report a month of high absences due to sickness and unavoidable causes. Some are preventable with forethought by parents and pupils. Each day of attendance affects the yearly promotion prospects, with some students at risk of failing. Superintendent J M J Payne urges parental cooperation for higher attendance next month.
Washington correspondent reports land contest results with capitalized successful parties and listed patents and claims. Homestead patent numbers range into 8 thousands and mineral patents note Dells Mining Company with Dells placer claims.
The joint committee of the G A R and Relief Corps met to organize Decoration Day events. Silsby named music chair. Vandebogart led martial music. ladies will handle recitations and hall decor. Adams and Vandderbogart to secure hall. Col E E Clough invited to deliver the address.
A contract announces Capital subscription terms for Dakota Farmer and Northwestern Agriculturalist with prices for new, renewing, and delinquent subscribers. A sample copy is available. City council read and approved bonds for five firms and appointed a committee to study a drag line ordinance. Water works extension petitions from citizens were read.
City council resolves to construct a Main street sewer from Fourth street to a ravine south of the railroad. Sewer 2L inches diameter, 2014 feet long, 11 feet deep, with 4 inch per 100 foot fall and 12 catch basins. Estimated cost 86500. special assessment planned. meeting set for August 1889 at City Hall.
Sealed proposals for three bridge projects in Mitch ell and Davison County will be received by the auditor until 12 oclock noon on Monday May 20 1889. Plans and specs are available at the auditor s office. Bidders on the Wire Steel Creek bridge must state the value of remaining materials from the old bridge. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Per order of the board KR T Robinson Auditor MITGIELL April 25 1889
The Sioux Falls Press lists new officers for the Intercollegiate Association. President W. B. Sheppard of Dakota University Mitchell. Vice President William L. Dibble of Sioux Falls University. Secretary Treasurer J. O. C. Cunningham of Dakota Agricultural College Brookings. Yankton chosen for next meeting site. time pending depending on joining the inter-state association.
Dr. Dix and daughter announce readiness to perform crown and bridge-work with special introductory rates for the first cases. They are aided by D. G. Webb, D. D. &, endorsed by former employers and by A. O. Hunt, D. D. &, dean of the Iowa Dental College where he graduated.
The Wessington Springs Herald denounces Gov Mellette's choice of T. E Blanchard of Mitchell as a public examiner. The paper asserts Blanchard is well known for twenty years and is a man of ability and integrity.
Mr W Ex Powers of 3933 Thomas St St Louis credits Ballard's Snow Liniment with curing a four year chronic rheumatism after three bottles. He says four years of torment ended and he is himself again. GALE agent notes university work progressing with walls to water table and first floor underway.
Ten delegates instructed for Judge A. J. Edgerton were chosen at a well attended county convention. The body approved Edgerton as the Davison county representative for the Sioux Falls constitution and named a conference committee to finalize delegates for the district convention. Also included is an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonial notes and a doctor endorsement.
Bainbridge Munday Esq County Atty Clay Co Texas reports use of Electric Bitters with happy results curing malaria fever and jaundice and saving a life. D I Wilecoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky adds a testimonial that it would have saved him from death and wards off malaria and kidney liver and stomach disorders. Price 50c and 1 at Seallin's.
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and chest ailments. It claims lasting household use after first trial and guarantees money back with a free trial bottle offered at S. H. Scallin's drug store.
An 伤claim hypes Bucklen's Amioa Salve as the best for cuts burns sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by S H Scallins.
The notice promotes pills claiming to improve color and complexion for women. It promises brighter eyes and renewed appearance, stating results after use. Price listed as 26 cents and available at Gale's.
A vintage advertising jingle extols Castoria for infants children and mothers. The rhyme traces generations from baby to grandmother praising the remedy. It showcases historical consumer culture and brand nostalgia.
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