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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1887
Page
8
The ad highlights Well Bros offering affordable goods across dry goods clothing and boots and shoes. It emphasizes customer satisfaction and season bargains, inviting customers to come see Butterick patterns and join the low price leadership.
A sprawling town tale notes numerous property moves and business changes. Jacy starts a new venture west of the city park while the broom factory moves east Second Street and several residents relocate or build, including C. B. Clark, J. Van Alstine, and D. Prescott. The piece also mentions farm planting in Davis County, railroad expansion plans, a potential insanity case, and local orchard efforts amid changing infrastructure.
A large audience Saturday evening at the Opera House heard the Choral Society perform a varied program. Soloists Mrs Benton Mr Daniels Mrs Whittlesey and Miss Davenport received praise for pieces including The Heart Bowed Down and A Night in Venice. Conductor Kratz drew strong, sustained choruses and the audience responded with enthusiastic recalls.
Deputies admit a coordinated escape at the county jail as inmates fled through an enlarged water pipe opening and under a wall to freedom. A $100 reward is offered for each escapee, with Charles Griffin named as the alleged mastermind and held for burglary, Jesse Fitch and John Sullivan for grand larceny.
Governor Church accepts invitation to attend the Mitchell firemen's tournament on June 14th and may give a speech in response to the address of welcome. Executive Office in Bismarck confirms the letter dated May 7.
On Sunday morning May 8 a six months old child of Mr and Mrs McNall died from spinal meningitis. The funeral was held yesterday with services by Rev Freeland. Mr McNall was ill and could not attend.
Mr. Wm. Schaefer and Miss Susan Souvenir of Mitchell married by Judge Abbey at 10 a.m. Tuesday. An unrelated advertisement for Shiloh's Vitalizer claims to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints, sold by L. O. Gale.
Chas T Chandler of Mitchell and Addie May Barron of Spirit Lake wed at Lake Park house with Rev J H Carpenter officiating. Guests celebrated with a grand feast and a later departure to Omaha. The couple’s gift list features fine china, silver, a rocker, and a tin keepsake box to be opened on their 25th anniversary.
The post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending May. Names include Berry John F Brown Dr Henry Brown WE Brunstin Carl Lewis Fritz J H Houses WA Hess Henry C Irwin Miss A C Johnson J Ling Lutz Geo H Niately Miss G . Harry Mrs OM Veeza Hd. If unclaimed within thirty days they go to the dead letter office. D HAummeEr P M
In the current session the court will hear cases of local interest from Davison County. Franz Frak Brewing Company appeals against Mielinz Brothers with E Whittlesey and A J Edgerton for appellants Dilton and Preston for respondents. Territory of Dakota versus KB H Keyes with the attorney general for defendant and G L Faust for plaintiff.
Captain G. C. Kober returned yesterday from a trip among towns between Miller and Vierre on the Northwestern. He says crop prospects greatly affect regional prosperity and farmers remain hopeful about the season.
Patrons are urged to be seated by 8:10 PM for the Choral society concert, with the program beginning promptly at 8:15 PM.
Memorial Day committees representing the Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans met yesterday afternoon to finalize plans for the observance. The program will be published later. Sackmetack perfume advertised at 25 and 50 cents sold by L. O. Gale.
A large Mitchell audience witnessed the arboreal society event at the rink opera house. James Foster highlighted historical trees while ward reports tallied over 6,000 trees planted citywide this spring. A crowning of forest king and queen featured a floral throne and a procession of children in green uniforms.
The Pine School House hosts a daylong convention with an forenoon and afternoon sessions. Activities include songs devotional exercises lessons Sunday School updates and a question box. Election of officers and a benediction conclude the gatherings led by Rev Sage M Peck and M E Wcit with the executive committee listed.
J H Mayhew shows an adjustable butt hinge that lets a door align with its frame as wood swells or contracts. The hinge adjusts without removing the door, the patent is secured, and it will be marketed for practical use.
D. W. Shaffer reports Sunday railroad work with 100 cars of ties en route expected in a day or two. Track laying will resume with vigor as the company continues surface work from Salem toward Pier Creek and completes the road to near Pier Creek.
First class farm located three miles south of Mt. Vernon. Includes 150 acres in crop with a good well and buildings valued at about $1,000. Asking price for the entire property with crops is $2,500. Contact F. C. Hoffman in Mitchell, Dakota.
Regular meeting minutes show Aldermen present including Distad leading, Mayor Mentzer absent. Actions include water pipe planning, Sunday water main proposals, building negotiations deferred, hose cart building site, city finances reviewed, attorney salary set at 250, several labor bills passed, and liquor license bonds approved. Dakota Emmet telephone franchise read and referred.
William Mehner faces another paralytic setback leaving him with limited use. Our day school thrives under Miss M E Wright with over a dozen scholars. top performers this term include Myrtie Griffith, Henry Sanders, Charley Phillips, Certie Nabinger, Rose, Frank Carroll, Annie Evans, Olive Nabinger. A nearby wedding bell will soon ring near Pleasant Ridge center. Temperance meeting set for Pine schoolhouse May 17. Crops look thrifty. cows thriving. Sylvester Mehner visited neighbors.
The sale of Burton lots in Hanson county Dakota opens Monday afternoon upon arrival of the eastbound train. Burton sits on a plateau in a rich grain region and offers a strong investment for business or residence. Local agent J O Bard of the Milwaukee company will provide information to buyers.
Officials warn that several individuals have used dynamite cartridges to blast fish in the Jim River. The repeated violations threaten arrests as the parties are known and criminal penalties apply.
The Davison County W C T U met May 7 at the Mt Vernon Methodist Church with delegates from Mitchell and Mt Vernon. Officers included President L George and Secretary Lu Terwilliger, and a finance committee was formed to support local option petitions and Good Templar circulation. Adjournment set for June 21, 1887.
The unprecedented sale of Boschee's German Syrup astonishes the world as the safest remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It acts by removing the cause and healing the affected parts unlike usual prescriptions. A bottle at home can save doctor's bills and illness. Sold by druggists and dealers at 75 cents for large bottles.
The contest case against the Bishop claim near Plankinton, opened last Saturday, was heard yesterday. Hart and Sharp opposed, with Hart represented by Fred Wuffman and H Bakewell and Sharp by Judge Crow. Mutual friends Sullivan and Lorns of Plankinton assisted. After legal tactics, the parties compromised. Sharp withdrew and Hart may continue the contest.
Moore and Co announces a special closeout of horse hay rakes and corn planters at bargain prices. They highlight Glidden barbed wire Buck’s Brilliant stoves Wheeling steel nails and invite customers to inspect the carload of nails and other specialties for value.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and Scott's Emulsion for consumption and debility with testimonials. It also advertises a Pneumatic Jewel gas stove option and wholesale screen doors from Fullerton Lumber Co, plus Shiloh's Cure for hacking cough sold by L O Gale.
Guardian Henry Fisher and multiple claimants are noted for proof delays and missing residency or citizenship documentation. Rejections, cancellations, and future proofs are listed, with hearings scheduled for June and July at various offices. numerous new patents granted to named individuals across multiple blocks and townships.
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