Mixed rumors and busy gossip from early 1900s columns
A patchwork of European and American news items notes a New York butler planning a comeback, Editor McLeod’s fortune claim, Wilbur S Glass seeking a congress candidacy, peace moves related to Gen. Botha, and Manila Philippines health statistics. Lord Salisbury comments on the Boer War's end and England’s prestige amid shifting signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siouxalls
McLeod
Aberdeen News
Mac
New York City
Lord Salisbury
England
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward in Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of F. J Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason documents the oath dated December 1881. Claims cure is achieved by internal action on blood and mucus surfaces. marketing emphasizes testimonials and nationwide sales.
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State of Ohio
City of Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & CO
Th. Hail
Gopher Tail Bounty Booms in Aberdeen
Aberdeen citizens tally over 100000 gopher tails with 82000 plus paid by County Treasurer Buin. Clerks at the county auditor’s office issue certificates as tail hunting frenzy nears the May 20 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Newe
Buin
Court House
Shekels
Beware of A Cough and Its Dangers
A cough signals serious illness like consumption or bronchitis and early treatment aids cure. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as successful in curing coughs and related diseases. If not beneficial, it costs nothing. For sale by all druggists. Get your JOB WORK done here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Suspect Arrested in Born Horses Theft Case
Serif Swindler aided inquiry into the Born farm horse thefts four weeks ago. A man named Young near the crime scene was found with a matching halter and later arrested, awaiting exam tomorrow. The report notes Young’s whereabouts and involvement as seen after the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serif
Young
Letcher
Mr. Born
Stden Young
Fastest Stallion in State At Mitchell Driving Park
Charley Fewell will debut in Mitchell at the Mitchell Driving Park Association grounds for the 1901 season opening April 1. The stallion, 15 hands and 1,100 pounds, has a 2:11 pacing record and 2:27 trotting mark, sired by Elmuahdi and bred by Greenwood, with driver Guy Aikens. No hobbles used, he excels in free-for-all events previously won at the South Dakota state fair. See Charley Fewell on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. address McCartney & Logan, Mitchell, S. D., for further particulars.
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Charley Fewell
Mitchell Driving Park Association
Mitchell
Tate
South Dakota
Elmuahdi
Onward
George Wilkes
Greenwood
Hambletonian
Charley Fewel
Driving Park
Guy Aikens
McCartney & LoGan
S. D
Public Auction at Parker Farm Near Mitchell
John Parker offers at public sale one half mile east of Mitchell on Saturday May 18 at 1 PM. Items include 17 milk cows, 17 calves, 1 pair mares with harness, 1 one year old colt, 1 steel lumber wagon, 1 top buggy, 1 buggy, 1 steel range cook stove, 1 heating stove, and various household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
John Parker
Real estate transfers in Mitchell district weekly summary
Transfers for the week ending May 15 list H H Andresen to WS Snyder and Calvin Betts to H L Brus among numerous parcels in Mitchell area. Names include Town Land Company, Walter I Booker, J Sharlene I E Robinson, Bruce Fink, Edwin Axton, Hiram Barber, Fred C Braught, Elizabeth B White, Thos C Lawler, Tra Pingry, Frank L Sayles, Mitchell Building and Loan Association, and Gearppe B Litsay. Several tracts reference Original Town of Mitchell and Rowley’s Additions with multiple lot and block descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wells
H Andresen
WS Snyder
Town Land Company
M C Betts
Calvin Betts
H L Brus
Seel
W Pierce
Caroline A Cols
Mitchell
Walter I Booker
John Tuckey
Cooley & Guernsey
J Sharlene I
E Robinson
Grace Goodykootz
Towley
Bruce Fink
P S Champlin
Edwin Axton
Henry Anderson
Hiram Barber
David M Tiffany
Fred C Braught
Paul H Douning
Elizabeth B White
Joseph Harker
Thos C Lawler
George W Liko
John Lawler
Nou
Looking Up Iowa Money Benefit for Taxpayers
J A Carter of Hardin county Iowa has been in the city for several days on a matter of importance to county taxpayers and finds enough to justify the trip.
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J. A. Carter
Hardin County
Iowa
Iowa Tax Law Aims to Reclaim Unpaid Investments
County official Mr. Carter cites a 5 year lookback under a Texas-like tax law to recover state investments loaned in Iowa. He reports about $60,000 in Iowa investments levied on farm property in Hardin County and says funds will be turned over to authorities for tax recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Iowa
Carter
Register of Deeds
Hardin County
Educate Your Bowels With Candy Cathartic Training
An old ad promotes Cas carets Candy Cathartic to train bowels like muscles and brain. Claims genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. are available only in boxes from druggists. warns against bulk sales.
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Roc
The Chicago Record Herald Unites Two Great Papers
Readers are invited to judge the Chicago Record Herald a premier daily as it combines the Chicago Times Herald and the Chicago Record. The Sunday tasties showcase the advantages of the union with worldwide facilities and unprecedented news coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
America
Chicago Times Herald
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago Times-Herald
Chiuego Record-Herald
A New Woman Promoted by Dr Pierce’s Prescription
A disease tale portrays premature aging of women with hollow eyes and fatigue, claiming Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription renews vitality. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. C Nelson in Oregon and promotes a medical adviser offer with stamps to Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Mrs. C Nelson
Chemawa
Marion Co
Oregon
Cholly's Clore Shave and a Laughable Walking Stick
A whimsical line from Cholly in which he recalls his big walking stick despite being teased by felahs laughed at him. The quip captures playful self awareness and the humor of a resilient character in a rustic setting.
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Yans
Cholly
Felahs
Springfield rifles reach Mitchell State Guards unit
Part of the fighting paraphernalia of Mitchell State Guards Co DB arrived in the city. The guns are Springfield rifles. Uniform measurements were taken and uniforms are expected to be forwarded from Pierre within a couple of weeks. Once uniforms arrive the boys will feel they belong to State Guards and can drill with more enthusiasm.
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Mitchell State Guards, Co. DB
Pierre
Boye
Flatfishes Eyes Reveal Early Migration and Hidden Senses
Longman’s Magazine explains how flatfishes migrate eyes across the nose to the opposite side, burying in sand with only eyes exposed to avoid predators. It details juvenile eye-crossing timelines for plaice, sole, and turbot as they grow.
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Longman'’s
Notice of Probate of Will in Davison County
In Davison County South Dakota county court, estate of Benjamin G Button deceased, notice is given that Carolyn C Button Oscar Button and Eugene Button heirs next of kin may contest the probate. The court has set June 10 1901 at 10 o clock a m in Mitchell for proving the will and for hearing Carolyn C Buttons application for letters testamentary. W Abbey Judge of the county court Mitchell May 1901 SeAL M L Bobb clerk
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South Dakota
Davison
James MeEwan
Mary L. Barber
Carl H. Huysen
Louise Huysen
James MeKiwan
David M. ‘Tiffany
James McEwan
Penne
Court House
Mitchell
Winslow Abbey
M. L. Bobb
District Court of the United States
District of
James Spears
John E. Carland
Aor
Acts of Congress
Banks District
Ward Court
Sioux Falls
Mitchell Capital
Oliver Pendar
Fr. H. Winsor
Benjamin G. Button
Carolyn C. Button
Oscar Button
Eugene Button
S. D
W. Abbey
Caylson County
M.L. Bobb
Prun
State of South Dakota
Courte Davia
Lewis Rees
A. D
A. P. Dol
City of
Divison
Elwood Rees
F. A. Bidwell
L. Born
Wilhelm Jurgensen
Rose Jurgensen
John Jurgensen
William Jurgensen
Martha Jurgensen
Minnie Jurgensen
Annie Jurgensen
William Breer
Benjamin H. Williams
Charlotte S. Williams
Harris
Williams
Katharine S. Williams
Alice C. Williams
Lucia B. Williams
Josephine W. Barnman
Sid Court
Benjamin H. Wiliolms
W. Abby
Judges County
Davison County
Attost
Chester
Dutton
Mortaigee
George P. Grady
Mareh d
Register of Deeds
Dakota
South Dakoti
George P. Brikty
E. D. Grabin
LM. Grabiin
Dityison County
Territory of
I. M. Graham
Arthur T. Wright
Arthur J. Wright
Oscar F. Ladd
Oscar F. Lapp
T. J. Spangler
Mary B. Barnett
Celestie C. Parker
F. L. Login
M. L. Bon
Herbert E. Hitchcook
Daylson
Philena McEwan
State of
James McEwan, Jr
Louisé Huysen
Philent McEwan
David M. Tiffany
Bobb
Notice to Creditors Estate of Charles Priester
Notice is given by executors Charles C. Priester and Harvey L. Jones for the estate of Charles Priester deceased. Creditors and persons with claims must present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to F. A. Bidwell at his Mitchell South Dakota office. Dated Mitchell South Dakota May 13 1901.
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Robert H. MacBride
W. E. Irwin
W. Wk. Irwin
Plankinton
Aurora
South Dakota
W. BE
Charles Priester
Chares Priester
F. A. Bidwell
Mitchell
County of
Davison
Mitchell, S. D
Charles C. Priester
Harvey L. Jones
Tobin and Webster Auctioneers Sell in County and State
Tobin and Webster, experienced auctioneers, will conduct sales in Davison county and anywhere in the state. Terms are reasonable. Address Phil Tobin Hill side 8. D. or Webster at farmers Sheds Mitchell.
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Davison County
Phil Tobin
Hillside
8. D
Webster
Farmers Sheds
Mitchell
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Wilbur S Glass
Watertown
Glass
Gen. Botha
Dom Paul
Lord Kitchener
Philippines
Insular Bureau
War Department
Manila
Mexico
Bombay
Hong Kong
Rio Janeiro
Philadelphia
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Geo. C. Hickock
Curtiss, Wis
Poley
H. Scallin
Towa
Africa
Croc
Mitchell State Guards
C. H. Hedden
Alfred J. DIX, D. D. S
Champeny Block
DeWarr & Co
Jaque
C. A. Bower
Beckwith Block
Geo, H. Bishop
South Bend College
Optics
J. H.ferris’ Drug Store
Main and
Second Streets
Barrer Galve
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