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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1888
Page
7
A torrent of shop notices from Gale's and Champeny Bros describes reduced prices on cloaks, clocks, lamps, jewelry, and ribbons, plus a stock of drugs, paints, and general merchandise. Also local rail service changes, marriages, election bets, and a hair product advertisement.
Lowrie Gammell and Miss Alice Gammell, both of Ethan Dakota, were married at the bride’s sister Mrs Sheban home on the evening of the 14th. Rev C B Clark conducted the ceremony in a parlor crowded with over sixty guests. The groom belongs to the firm Dodd and Lowrie in Ethan and the couple leave amid best wishes. The Tyros program follows at the High School on Sunday afternoon November 16 1888 with recitations essays and songs by local students. You are invited to be present.
The Omaha Bee reports the transfer of United States Express business to Adams Express along the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line on the 15th inst. U S Express had no contract with the Milwaukee road and no suit has been filed. Eyed by Adams as unchallenged, the move ends prior threats of injunctions and contest.
The list of uncalled letters includes Bachman Chas Brooks Miss Susie Busline John J Anderson R N Cronk Mr Oliver Carpenter J J Cornwell Allie Dunlap D A Geissen August Gilbert Miss Hattie Gulikson G Johnson Jertrude Kimball Clarence Kregan Mr B Leawick Bertha Myers Mr Austin Mills FP Co Pine Mr OK Suart Mr John Raymond Edward Raimentz Mr C Reynolds Wm E Shaen Joseph Smith Mrs Minnie Schmit Anna Schultz Theodore Vannestrand D J Walters Harvey Whitney Chas Wocknitz Albert. Callers should say advertised. uncalled items will move to dead letter after two weeks.
At a regular communication of Re surgam lodge A F and A M held Tuesday evening officers for the ensuing year were chosen Geo A Johnston ward master F E Moses senior warden 5 J Moore junior warden WA Rogers secretary and Geo H Rathman treasurer.
Mr Job Marsden and his wife from Wisconsin visited friends in town. There was a good attendance and a pleasant time at the social at Mr Patchin's last Thursday evening.
Newark Ark farmer C H Mortis says he was ill with abscessed lungs and deemed incurable but after using Dr King's New Discovery for consumption he recovered and is now able to run his farm. Decatur Ohio resident Jesse Middlewart credits the medicine with saving his life after doctors gave up on him. Sample bottles are free at Scallins drug store.
Horehound syrup touted as a universal healer for throat and lung conditions. Claims instant relief in consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat coughs and colds without opiates. Free sample bottle offered by K BE Gale's with guarantee on every bottle.
Advertised tonics claim Electric Bitters purify blood and cure liver and kidney diseases. They promise malaria relief and headache problems, with pimples and indigestion addressed. Sold at Scallin's drug store for 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
For Sale listing includes horses and colts a steel beam plow breaking plow horse rake harrows riding plows one cow a heating stove an Estey organ sewing machine and other items. A 1 Fuller.
A Saturday demonstration lit the city with brilliant illuminations and a partisan yet festive march from the courthouse to the rink. Mayor Mentzer presided as speakers including Judge Edgerton and A. Hitchcock addressed a packed crowd amid music, banners, bonfires, and a fireworks finale. Local shops and homes contributed light and decor.
The Davison county returns show Mathews ahead but 200 votes behind Gifford from two years ago, amid party defections to the democratic ticket. County results name Sullivan, Powell, Greene, Beattie, Wells, and others with varying margins. Mitchell district association approves a new year plan and sets salaries. a liquor ordinance tightens licensing and penalties.
Special session of the Davison County Board on November 12 1888 votes to adjourn and reconvene. New commissioner Geo Hunter takes seat. tax rebate requests denied. various bills for county poor road work and court expenses approved. Ole Paulson contract for highway grading. adjournment to 1 pm and continuation on November 13 1888 with routine accounts and personnel payments approved.
Itching moist piles worsen at night with scratching. tumors may form and bleed. Swayne’s Ointment claims to stop itching, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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