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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1887
Page
5
Mitchell County merchants advertise Weil Bros offering seasonable dry goods clothing footwear and carriers at low prices. Agents for Butterick patterns. Each customer is an advertencer and invited to see great bargains and new styles this season.
A sprawling Mitchell area item list notes street grading on Pauison street and a new hotel name Glenwood house by Koch. It reports property sales, additions, and improvements along Third and Lawler streets, plus a planned city pamphlet, a new welling house, and a pending saloon opening. Also mentions railroad intrigue, fire alarm, livestock nuisance, and territorial fair preparations with limited advertising space.
Mitchell readies for the June 14 to 17 meeting with visitors urged to be accommodated. Firefighters in uniform predict a strong showing as organizers secure rail rates, decorate the city, and coordinate hospitality and housing through local hotels and committees.
John Head owns a river bottom tract with timber in Jim valley noted for its beauty. H. Green and IH. C. live nearby with attractive properties. Joseph Platt and wife, early settlers, lost their barn in a prairie fire in April, which burned young timber. Recent rain promises vigorous crops.
UW McMaster reports a reduction in general merchandise freight rates between St Paul Minneapolis and Mitchell. First class drops from 90 to 80 cents, second from 75 to 68, third from 62 to 52, fourth from 45 to 40, and fifth from 44 to 32 cents. Local points also reduced. Passenger rates largely unchanged.
Friends presented a new purse containing 120 dollars to Rev J. Winegar and his wife on Friday evening. Judge Crow delivered the presentation speech and the Winegars expressed heartfelt gratitude. The funds were raised mainly by Mrs Cowhick Mrs Lukins and Mrs Peak who solicited donations from local businesspeople.
Friday evening at 7 o'clock the alarm was raised and residents hurried to locate the blaze. Firemen were seen rushing toward the area as crews responded to the emergency.
Local columns note the Methodist district conference meets in Woonsocket Tuesday through Thursday the 24th to 26th with Rev. G. C. Clark of Mitchell giving the opening address. Citizens are invited to attend.
The first meeting of the second term was held last Thursday with strong attendance. Elected officers include President Geo A Silsby Vice President Mrs J Whittlesey Secretary G G Crary Treasurer J N Crow Librarian C A Newcomer Assistant Miss Bracy Musical director I F Kratz Accompanist Mrs Whitney. The concert success boosts interest and the group looks forward to a full turnout next Thursday.
To the G A R Boys and Citizens of Mitchell the Mitchell Fire department announces it cannot participate in Memorial Day exercises on May 30 in uniform. Since many firemen are militia members, full representation is impossible as militia must respond to orders, so the department declines the invitation.
W A Scott, longtime editor of the Republican, will open a temporary office with St D Martin while continuing Republican services. Archie Hilliard’s horse bolted near the depot, breaking a buggy tender but causing no injuries or major damage.
Mrs James Allingtamn an invalid for some time died Monday night at her sister Mrs W M Howe on North Main street. Funeral services were held at 3 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Howe residence conducted by Rev C I Chair. Register Everitt's Term noted as Washington advisors say the term expires in October but the commission bears January 1884 dating from a recess appointment in October 1883.
Milwaukee claim adjuster John McDonald arrives in Firesteel to determine which company is liable for recent fires that destroyed Joe Platt's barn and damaged the fence and sheds at the fair grounds.
An elaborate Memorial day program outlines out door observances led by G A R and affiliated groups. Procession forms at 9 am at the west side school house and travels through Kimball street to the cemetery for graveside ceremonies before returning for memorial exercises at the rink.
Internal revenue cuts and removal of revenue stamps boost consumer relief and aid home manufacturers. Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup gain 20 percent more medicine in the 75 cent bottles after a 36 cent per dozen tax cut. Sample 10 cent bottles unchanged.
The ladies of the W. C. T. U. schedule an authors sociable next Friday evening at Mrs. L. W. Adams home on East First Street. A varied program includes German duet, recitation, instrumental duet, readings, duets and quotations. Attendees may bring quotations from favorite authors. the guest guessing the most authors wins a prize.
The Sunday schools of Mitchell township plan a first annual convention at the Baptist church in Mitchell on Sunday evening May 29 at 7 30 Featuring PHOGHAM Choral Society Rev McFarland scripture Rev A A Brown Pratt Rev C B Clark and others Election of Township Officers urged for active participation in discussions The funeral services for Mrs Allingham were held at 2 PM at the M E Church with Rev Clark delivering notable remarks Attendees included Mr and Mrs Weir of Plankinton, a brother of the deceased.
Theos. David reports Secretary Bushnell’s note that the fair’s outlook has improved since last year thanks to Mitchell’s cooperation with the board. Also includes ads for Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Shi loh’s Cure with local distributor L. O. Gale and a sale of five year old steers by Dr. Gro. P. Dix of Mitchell Dakota.
J M Brent of Chicago promotes a creamery venture to be housed by a local stock company. He visits farmers to raise small stock amounts and establish the plant here. Local events note schedule changes with Miroch's and the Rink venues for fundraisers and high school exercises.
The Mitchell post office publishes uncalled letters for the week ending May 26. Names include C A Brown Agnes Boulton Geof Bathnick Cyrus Cook Eben Clark Annie Slart Albert Harrison Rev E W Jenney EC Malunberg Ole Nelson Randal Josiah Weldin Irene Wilson. Items advertised. unclaimed letters after 30 days go to dead letter.
Champety the dry goods man remains confined to his room at the Southern house after overexertion on a new building project. He strained himself lifting a few days ago and has required medical care. This forenoon his condition worsened and doctors have yet to determine the extent of internal injury.
The MITCHELL PRINTING Co states it will furnish the 1887 session laws by July 1 or earlier. Prices are $3.25 for full and $3 for half call respectively. Orders are filled in order received and customers notified when ready to ship.
The annual district W C T U convention runs May 25 to 27 in Parkston with delegates from Hutchinson and six neighboring counties. Mrs. Barker presides as territorial president. The program includes a welcome by Mrs. Emma L. Swartz, remarks on woman suffrage, local option discussion, and a local option petition drive amid musical numbers and a bass solo by George Havens.
Yankton notes report that the supreme bench will issue a full decision report at 12 m tomorrow. Governor Church is urged to address the insane asylum matter with open hearings and public scrutiny, as critics demand transparent investigation. Railroads are listed as tapped by major systems in Omaha and surrounding areas.
The new 150 mile rail corridor between Yankton and Omaha will connect the Jim River valley to all regions south of Yankton, enabling direct communication with major western southern and eastern points. Described as the largest railroad move with far reaching impact.
The record lists several homestead patents received for delivery with names such as Joseph Schnell Julia A Reynolds Peter ApacoD and John Carroll. It also records required affidavits residence proofs and cancellations including Zerve vs Promissorfskey and multiple entries with dates noted April 27 to April 30 1885 1886 and actions by secretaries and land office officials.
Advice to mothers touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and Pond's Extract as trusted remedies with decades of use and cautions against substitutes. A note confirms a new bank for Wheeler by Dr Henry of Chamberlain amid rumors of the Northwestern railroad expansion into Wheeler this fall or next spring.
An old advertisement touts Sinloh s Catarrh Remedya as a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth sold by L O Gale.
Farm loan advertisement urging farmers to visit Davison Bros and Seaman for loans on improved farms at low interest. The notice emphasizes readily available cash on hand and welcomes those in need of financing.
The Northwestern system advances toward Salem as track layers dig Burr pasture to reach the water works and depot grounds. By tomorrow night track will reach the depot. rapid expansion to the Missouri river is expected before harvest to serve southwest counties and growing crops.
The Buffalo standard oil conspiracy trial ends with Hiram B. Everest and Charles M. Everest convicted of plotting to ruin the Buffalo Lubricating Oil company. Evidence shows Vacuum Oil of Rochester and Standard Oil ties, with acquittals for others and a year in jail plus a fine for the Everests. An appeal is planned. A Scotland artesian well water sample is sent to Milwaukee for engine-use analysis.
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