Diverse Mitchell notices mix in a crowded market report
A collage of local items, including a minor 8 cent pork mention, a Champeny cloak sale preview, divorce case between C Champeny and Rhoda Kirkwood, shipments to Oakland, land office move, burglar warnings, church and civic notes, patients and amputations, and upcoming promotions from Champeny and Siegel Brothers. Also reports on local sugar beets, a probate of a clerk, theater plans, weathered business notes, and a large apple offer by C Rhoades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Kirkwood
Liam D. Kirkwood
F. S. Rowley
Bob Schilling Down
Springfield
Improvements North of Mitchell Show Rapid Growth
Notes by the Way highlights extensive farm upgrades around Mitchell including new barns, granaries, and a two story residence. It cites S D Presba, L Indra, Casper Kerr with 200 acres of wheat at 27 bu per acre, and a vast hay supply along Jim river valley. It also mentions John Hughes horse stocks, artesian wells, and notable barns at John Jackson's. The McKanlass company opened a new show, drawing criticism of theatre quality and management. Rev A E Burrows will move to Mitchell as state evangelist for the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiter
Mitchell
S. D. Presba
L. Indra
Mr. Wilcox
Norton
Geo. A. Johnston
Casper Kerr
Jim River
Mr. Kerr
James River
John Hughes
Hughes
Cooper
Pringle
Field
Bates
Thomas
Will Wallis
John Wallis
William
G. E. Patterson
Salem Bruner’s
Mr. Bruner
John Jackson’s
Mr. Tourneaure
Jackson
Inauguration Concert at Garretson Conservatory Opens
The Garretson Conservatory of Music held its inauguration concert Thursday night at the M E church under direction of Prof F A Ballasegus with soprano Grace Goodykoontz assisting. The program featured mixed selections and drew local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garretson Conservatory of Music
M. E. Church
F. A. Ballasegus
Grace Goodykoontz
Goody Koontz Delights Unity Church Audience
An audience filled the Unity church to capacity enjoyed a program with Miss Goody Koontz delivering a refined vocal recital. Her voice showed cultivation and improved markedly since her first appearance, earning enthusiastic praise and a lingering request for more as she received her encore.
Dangerous Ammonia Baking Powders Stir Legislation
A Minnesota senate bill targets ammonia in baking powders amid warnings of slow poisoning and stomach damage. The measure requires explicit labeling “This baking powder contains ammonia” and tight penalties for noncompliance, with sections on evidence of knowledge and the act's effective date. The note recounts a house discussion over an amendment, citing Royal Baking Powder and price disputes involving local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Senate
House
Senate
Diment
Fieg
Toledo Blade Seeks One Million Advertisers and Readers
The Toledo Blade plans a winter push sending one million specimen copies nationwide to nonreaders. Readers are urged to submit addresses by postal card or letter with any quantity. Also listed are uncalled letters from Mitchell post office ending Nov 7 1891 including Boyd Court Baldwin and others. call and say advertised or items go to dead letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
United States
The
Blade
Toledo
Ohio
Mitchell
Boyd Court Lee LC
Baldwin C
H 5
McMaster
Wm Cohen
Chas
Samly
Geo S Graffragan
John Jenyck
DS Harrington
Wendelboe
P Irgin
Watson
B Torgenset
J. W. Beattie
P. M
Mitchell Commercial Club Aims for Renewal Next Year
The Commercial Club reports its first year ended with modest achievements and unresolved crop concerns. It argues for revival to seize eastern investment interest, leveraging Mitchell’s location and railroad links to pursue new enterprise opportunities in the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Jury rules in Hagerman service suit for 313.18
In the Wednesday circuit court note, Geo Silsby as administrator of Norman Hagerman’s estate won a jury verdict for 313.18 including interest against Clark and Anderson mill owners at Langford for services valued at 250. Alfred Dean v Asa Dodd was decided against Dean by default. Aultman Miller Machine Co v M M Price was under jury consideration. John M Schmidt of Beulah paid off debts against his Davison county holdings amid crop improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Silsby
Norman Hagerman
Clark & Anderson
Langford
Hagerman
H. C. Preston
A. E. Hitchcock
Alfred Dean
Asa Dodd
Dean
John M. Schmidt
Beulah
Davison County
State of
South Dakota
A. L. Plumimer
Henry E. Wilson
Clara J. Wilson
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of
Davison
District Court
Second Judicial District
Territory of
Lakota
A. L. Plummer
U.S
A. D
Mitchell
Grand Jury Discharged After Indictment for Perjury
The grand jury completed its term and was discharged after inspecting public offices and the jail. An indictment was found against Robert Wills for perjury in the Beulah Valley artesian well case. He was arrested and bonded for appearance. Other indictments are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wills
Beulah Valley
Wills
Mournful Obituary for Mrs Eliza Brooks at 78
Mrs Eliza Brooks widow of D C Brooks and mother of Geo Brooks died Tuesday November 10 at age 78 years 9 months after a summer illness from la grippe. Funeral services were held Thursday at Geo Brooks residence with Rev A R Boggs officiating. The notice also promotes Syrup of Figs as a California liquid fruit remedy cleansing the kidneys liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Brooks
D. C. Brooks
Geo. Brooks
California
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. C. Champeny
Hood
Sisgel &, Brothers
Esman
C. [ Champeny’s
Dix & Daughter
Smith Grocery
Bingenheimer
Lesle
Geo. Williams
Presbyterian Church
Mitchell Commercial Club
Norfolk
Nebraska
Iowa
Boies
Hal
Clark
Sioux City
Halgo
Mr. Strasburger
T. Siegel and Brothers
Augusta Linstrum
Catherine Cornelius
Justice Abbey
Major Moore
Atkins’ House
R. Doty
Rockford
Ill
Omaha
Champeny
Champeny’s
Conant
Sanborn
A. Babcock
Mt Vernon
Salem
Oregon
Harrison Globe
Burnside
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Vaughn Stroble
N. Y
A. Nabinger
Joseph
John Zangle
Baker Township
Ethan
Charles Munger
Fletcher
West Fourth Street
A. Converse
Wessington Springs
Mr. Converse
J. P. Smith
Main Street
First
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Ole Olson
O'Flannigan
Bridget O'Flannigan
Col. Bras
H. E. Cheedle
Ely
A. E. Newman
Grayling
Mich
Dio Lewis
Boston
Magnazine
Lewis
Takiy Hood
Mills County
New York
C. Rhoades
McKanlass
Chamberlain Register
A. E. Burrows
M. E
Burrows
Chamberlain
Razzel Dazzel
Weekly
Blade Free
Vette
A. En Karn
PRD
Uwetits
Carrollton, Green Co
Pastor Boeing
Motigue
Larrabee
Wis
Pastor Koenig
Koenig
Fort Wayne
Ind
Faer
Koenic Med. CO
Chicago
Gro. P. Dix
Leona, A. DIX
Dix
Dak
the Commercial Club
Circuit Court Notes
Aultman-Miller Machine Co
M. M. Price
Geo. H. Rathman
Mitchell, South Dakota
Edmund Keras
Union Ave
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
E. A. McMahon
Staunton
Hanod'na Sarsapaii
Seysia
C. I. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Villa
Draneup
Sperry
H.C. Preston
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