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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1887
Page
5
Advertisement notes Weil Bros offers low prices on dry goods clothing boots and shoes. Every customer is assured of fair service and great bargains this season. Come and see Butterick patterns.
Davison county voted on local option with a surprise city result and a narrow county margin. Local option won by five votes, with Mitch ell tallying a split vote. commissioner Platner re elected, McDonald defeated by H McCormick, Beulah township giving McCormick a ten vote edge.
Officials warn licenses may be revoked next meeting as local option passes. A Blendon farmer notes strong foreign turnout, two Norwegian preachers at polls. Sioux Falls Aberdeen and Huron report larger than expected local option majorities. McCormick victory celebrated by church and school groups. saloon men react philosophically amid Perry and Union results.
Friday evening event at the Alex Mitchell drew a large attendance with good music and cordial social atmosphere. Refreshments were excellent and the drive netted 360 to support repairs on the Episcopal rectory.
Aberdeen News notes a near disaster on a Jim River freight trip as Grose warns of a serious incident narrowly avoided. Details describe a perilous voyage and crew alertness during the journey, underscoring risks faced along the route.
Conductor Jack Sheehan found a carload of gasoline consigned to Consolidated Tank Line Company burning south of Mellette. The train was pushed to Mellette where water was applied and the fire was extinguished.
At yesterday's Lisbon township vote the W C T U women set up a pavilion with nails lumber and carpet after their request for a tent was refused. They provided hot coffee music and a bountiful lunch boosting turnout while opponents of liquor entered late with cigars. Final tallies show 11 for sale 28 against division 33 for poor farm 36 for poor farm.
The Alexandria Herald reports that J. Q. Bard is the expected Democratic candidate for county commissioner. Bard is described as genial and previously ran for sheriff at the last county convention.
The Marion Iowa Register notes a recent underhanded hand-will attack on Capt. George B. Owen, Democratic candidate for county treasurer. The piece says the insult harmed neither Owen nor his campaign and only hardened his loyal friends, while warning the author may face exposure and retaliation. It condemns such smear tactics as unworthy campaigning.
The division 42 vote showed 7 against and 86 for the sale while 12 supported the sale. H. Morse, Republican, polled 37 votes and J. O. Bard, Democrat, received 12 votes. Frank Rushmore moved on his farm near the quarry last week. Frank Grout returned from Sioux Falls a few days ago.
Mrs Sarah Farnsworth wife of George Farnsworth died Sunday at home from consumption aged 32. Funeral at 1 pm tomorrow at the residence on West Second Street. She leaves a husband and three children aged seven, two, and three weeks.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as nature s own laxative and the easiest, most effective remedy to cleanse the system for bilious or constipated conditions, headaches, colds, fevers, indigestion, and piles. It notes manufacture by the California Fig Syrup Company in San Francisco and sale by H. Scallin.
A large crowd gathered at the rink for Col Woodford as polls opened. He attacked saloon interests and liquor traffic more than before while pastors urged church members to vote. A WCTU led parade and lunch room supported polling sites. Voter turnout lagged last year with about 400 votes by noon and totals reaching 369 east and 322 west by five o'clock.
Threshing nearly finished and husking underway as Badger area residents report. Charles Abraham and Maud Abraham run the farm while Charley adds a dinner bell. Miss Skinner’s school ends soon and Miss Burke’s and Miss Carby’s begin November 14. Prairie fires cause damage as Rev. Camfield preaches at Firesteel and Letcher churches. Mrs. Beddoes plans a long Chicago visit. Miss J A Kipp hosts a Sunday school gathering with twenty guests.
The list shows the uncalled for letters at Mitchell for the week ending November 7. Names include Adams F J and Anderson Mrs P L along with Johnson Jacob and Morse Miss Mary. Letters will be advertised. unclaimed after two weeks are sent to the dead letter office. D. Hammer, P. M.
About 260 spectators watched a 100 yard foot race at the fairgrounds yesterday between C. R. Huntley of Ifuron and J. W. Pulley of this city. The Huron runner led after 25 yards and won as $200 in inside bets changed hands. Huntley was accompanied by his brother and 3 Eberhard of Huron.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for consumption scrofula bronchitis general debility wasting diseases of children chronic coughs and colds. It cites worldwide physician use and reports that young patients take it with pleasure.
Part first features a vocal duet Helen Lester Maude Silsby and others with tenor solo quartet and soprano numbers. Part second includes violin duet Ida Hoagland and piano with Kreyer Crary and Miss Silsby. Supper bell invites audience. admission 25 cents with tickets at church Friday.
Ransom Post G A R plans a grand entertainment to raise funds for its charitable work aiding veterans families. On Saturday the 19th at Koch’s opera house will feature Mercer’s lecture Among the Jolnues with stereopticon views of southern life.
The Aberdeen News reports a wide split over the Brown county local option law. Saloons dispute whether it can close existing licenses before their April 1 1885 expiration. Attorneys with the city are unsure. Some saloon men vow to stay open, others to close or sell without licenses. some plan court challenges.
E Bainbridge Munday county attorney of Clay County Texas reports happy results with Electric Bitters and credits the remedy with saving his brother from malaria and jaundice. D L Wiley of Horse Cave Kentucky also testifies he would have died without it. The medicine claims to ward off and cure malaria and kidney, liver and stomach disorders. Price 5 cents and 1 dollar at L O Gale's.
Mitchell carload request seeks flax straw bailed in tight bales ready on freight cars. Cash payment offered on delivery and buyers urge callers to the office immediately to complete the deal.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped skin chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refund and offers 25 cents per box, sold by L. O. Gale.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as a trusted teething remedy by a renowned nurse and physician in the United States. It claims to relieve teething pain and cure dysentery diarrhoea griping and wind colic, with a stated price of 25 cents per bottle.
Regular morning services were held across churches. Congregational church reopened after three weeks. M E pulpit hosted Rev Adkinson new pastor. Baptist revival both morning and evening. St Marys held communion in forenoon and prayers in evening. Catholic services drew large crowds. A large children's meeting occurred in the afternoon. Tonight marks the final meeting of the series.
Mitchell Printing buys city rights to new litho process and offers all classes of commercial printing at the same prices as ordinary work. Samples available at the office. public invited to inspect and compare with eastern lithographs.
An advertising blurb promotes Syrup of Figs as a versatile liquid fruit remedy for oils, bitters, pills, and liver medicines. It claims easy administration, stomach friendliness, pleasant effect, and genuine benefits, recommended by leading physicians and sold by S H Seallinen.
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver disorders. It blames greasy and poor cooking for a nation of dyspeptics and claims the remedy brings health and happiness, costing seventy five cents per bottle.
A large leather pocket book containing advertising orders was found. The finder may receive a liberal reward by returning it to the TE Pub llivan Office.
Local notice seeks hogs for sale from the Sli Pry Packing Co. Advert reads Hogs Wanted at once with payment today at 33.9 per ... includes firm name SHE MIPeneLL PACKING CO. and pricing note.
Classified notice seeks one thousand bushels of potatoes at the highest cash price paid by GEO. E. Luresatt of Mitchell South Dakota. Advertisement also promotes Pond's Extract cures for sore throat burns bruises piles neuralgia rheumatism and other inflammations and claims imitation products should be avoided.
Don’t experiment with imitations when lungs are at risk. Insist on Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. Free trial battles at LL Gale's drug store. guaranteed relief for throat lung and chest affections.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota gives notice that Samuel Marshall owner of Homestead entry 46877 plans to make float proof for SE ¼ Sec 17 Twp 104 Range 60. Proof will be before the register and receiver in Mitchell on December 17. Witnesses: CL Morse W Dean Geo H Ball J Jewitt all of Hazelton Dakota Territory.
Dakota land office lists John Ward filing final proof for Homestead entry No 22333 NW 47 section 27 township 103 range 61 near Mitchell. Witnesses J W Mason Wm Mason John Smith M T Ward all reside Mitchell Dakota. proof before the register and receiver December date not specified.
In Norwich a bustle found by two local boys becomes an improvised shoulder protector for a coal carrier. The driver and boss realize it was a practical joke after the worker discovers the strange item was the worn bustle, which has seen its day yet proves oddly serviceable.
A collage of short humorous cuts and quotes from varied magazines and papers. The items include classroom jests about heaven and misbehaving children, a child’s upstairs march to bed, a motherly correction, a boastful greeting of a grandmother’s autographs collection, and a grandson’s eager autograph request.
A Washington Critic note recounts a tale about Lawrence Gardner aboard a New York to Saratoga Pullman. A porter recognizes him as Col Ochiltree and recalls a promised dollar, prompting Gardner to finally settle the debt with one dollar.
A bootblack is advised by a wary man to discreetly ask for a letter for Claude Melnotte at the post office. He recalls a prior scam ending with an old duffer’s rough intervention, leading him to abandon the scheme and vow to learn something new.
In a brief exchange the commercial traveler explains he was in town on the 7 o'clock Boston run and notes he did not take a car, leaving the employer puzzled at missing him upon arrival. The Epoch records the anecdote of travel and coincidence.
In a terse exchange quoted from the Omaha World, a speculator questions a clerk about muddy run watered stock and a proposed loan of twenty thousand dollars. The reply notes bankers would not offer more than a half cent per pound, reflecting a tight money market atmosphere.
Chauncey Depew recounts a Scottish joke about seeking a soft stone to sit on. He meets a guide who explains there are no soft stones in Scotland. The anecdote appears in a recent speech, highlighting cultural humor and travel fatigue.
Glasgow notes report 283 Sunday schools 10067 teachers and 105031 scholars. A Moody son and Senator Gibson Louisiana member join Yale freshman class this year. At Uttumwa Iowa Baptist church advertises warm weather services inviting all and pledges comfort for attendees.
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