The Curing of Naaman and Divine Means
A Sunday sermon at St Marys church by Rev John H Babcock discusses Naaman the leper in 2 Kings 5 1 14. It stresses humility faith baptism and Gods use of inadequate means to heal sin, and compares Abana and Pharpar waters with Israel for cleansing. The sermon links Naamans cure to the Jordan and Christ’s through faith and repentance. Also notes local editorial on Senator Pettigrew and Ralph Wheelock in the Mitchell land office dispute.
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St. Mary’s Church
John IH. Babcock
Naaman
Tikermus
Damascus
Israel
Elisha
Jordan
Abana
Pharpar
Christ
Mitchell
R. F. Pettigrew
Pettigrew
Ralph Wheelock
Mitchell Land Office
Judge Edgerton
Wheelock
Edgerton
Canton News
Hattie Taylor
Fayette
Lowa) College
N. C. Nash
J. H. McLean
L. O. Gale
Joseph Kitz
Chamberlain
Kindelan
George Davison
Roy Taylor
Jim Hawley
Douglas
Charles Mix
R. W. Wheelock
Presbyterian Church
H. P. Carson
Timber Culture Proofs Reversed by Interior Department
Assistant Secretary Chandler reverses a land office decision on Lyman L. Francis timber culture entry No. 53 Dakota. He cites overruled Henry Hooper ruling and supports patent issuance after eight years of cultivation, noting prior entry date predates June 27 1887 circular. The letter confirms Francis is entitled to protection and patent will issue.
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Chandler
Interior Department
General Land Office
Lyman L. Francis
Township
Range
Fargo Jand District
Dakota
Henry Hooper
John M. Lindback
Francis
P Geo. Chandler
A Clean Bold Fight in Wessington Springs
A local political snippet notes Wessington Springs Republicans contesting a bold campaign stance as rivals accuse the group of mischief making tendencies amid intra party friction.
Olivet backs proposed Omaha to Pierre railroad line
A Olivet meeting seized support for a railroad from Omaha through Yankton and the James River valley to Mitchell and Pierre South Dakota. Citizens favor the line and will assist with right of way and depot grounds, appointing a five member committee to work with Mitchell’s group.
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Qlivet
J.C. Boyles
L. B. Carvell
Omaha
Yankton
James River Valley
Mitchell
Pierre
South Dakota
Olivet
S. D
G. P. Harben
W. B. White
Frank Bem
Geo. W. Williams
J. C. Boyles
Novelties and Knowledge St Jacobs Oil Calendar 1889 90
A new illustrated book offers autographs, recipes, humor, monthly calendars, and a free music offer with purchase. The St Jacob's Oil Calendar for 1889 90, from Charles A Vogeler Co Baltimore, markets both the volume and St Jacob's Oil as valued remedies with high demand.
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Charles A. Vogeler Company
Baltimore
Trains Schedule Changes Hit Milwaukee Route
Beginning Monday trains to Sioux City and Chicago adjust times. The south passenger departs 12 01 p m for Chicago arriving 9 15 a m next day, a 21 hour trip. West freight shifts to 7 30 p m depart and 5 15 p m arrival. south freight moves to 3 15 a m depart and 6 50 p m return. The Sioux City roof job uses Bodine wood pulp roofing with five year guarantee led by R J Collar.
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Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
Chicago
D. Cook
R. J. Collar
Soldier's Home at Fort Springs Described as Paradise
Eerily scenic description of a soldier's home at Fort Springs in South Dakota. The plateau rises 159 feet above Flat Springs, with pine-covered slopes and falls six miles below. The marble-like building will house 200, uses water from the springs, and promises health benefits for veterans of 1861-65. Gero. A. Silsby, Mitchell, S. D., Nov. 16.
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Tot Springs
South Dakota
Gero
A. Silsby
Mitchell
Senatorial Fight Critique From Parkston Advance on Edgerton
The Mitchell Gazette and supporters claim Judge Edgerton made a clean and vigorous fight for the senatorship despite opposition from third house members and rival papers. The caucus outcome left him disappointed, but contemporaries insist he fought honestly and hard for victory.
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Parkston
Mitchell Gazette
Mitchell
Judge Edgerton
United States
Edgerton
Third House
Sancho Panza
Woman's Suffrage Meeting Names Preliminary Committee
A Friday gathering at Mrs. C. G. Rathbun's home outlined steps to form a local suffrage group. Anthony gave an instructive talk on aims and methods. The planning committee includes Prof. and Mrs. A. W. Adkinson, Mrs. Dr. Moore, Mrs. M. Keith, Dr. R. Gb. Tracy, and Mrs. Mary Dinecan to solicit members and oversee early work.
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C. G. Rathbun
Anthony
End
A. W. Adkinson
Dr. Moore
M. Keith
R. Gb. Tracy
Mary Dinecan
Justice to Mr Lawler in territorial treasury praise
The article lauds John D. Lawler as a high minded honorable gentleman popular in social and business circles. It asserts his administration of the territory finances was equal to any and that the treasurer paid only what he was authorized to pay, blaming legislative and church administration for any poor outcome.
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Territorial
Bismarck
John D. Lawler
Crampton Improves After Farm Accident
Patrick Crampton, who accidentally shot himself on his farm twenty miles south of the city, was at first thought to be fatally injured but showed improvement a short time later.
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Patrick Crampton
Doctor Optimistic On Patient's Arm Recovery
An attending physician named Tracy is hopeful the patient will recover. The arm, nearly amputated, may be saved due to careful treatment. Dr. Draecy visits the patient every other day.
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Jured
Tracy
Draecy
Chalk Stone Tested for Cement by Mitchell Quarries
George Weaver of Urbana Ohio with J E Smith visited Mitchell area quarries to compare chalk stone with Yankton cement material. The samples were whiter than Yankton stone and bluish tint samples were requested for testing to gauge cement yield. More tests are planned and results awaited.
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George Weaver
Urbana
Ohio
J. E. Smith
Yankton
Marriage of Miss Turner in Guthrie Highlighted
The Oklahoma Herald notes a debutante wedding at J. E. Turner’s University hill home in West Guthrie. Bride Miss Lillie Turner wed George D. Orput with Rev. H. G. Jefferson officiating. The couple left on a 2:27 train for Illinois and the south for several weeks of travel amid well wishes. Orput, Guthrie capital investor, helped build the National Bank block and the city’s first brick block with Col. Whitely.
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Oklahoma Herald
Lillie Turner
Guthrie
J. E.turner
University Hill
West Guthrie
George D. Orput
H. G. Jefferson
Trinity Church
I'Minois
South
Mr. Orput
Sle
Col. Whitely
National Bank
Ife
Great
Southwest
Miss Turner
Omaha South-North Railroad Link Urged Across James River Valley
The Omaha Bee reports effort by Omaha Mitchell Pierre Yankton to secure a railroad connection with Omaha and the south. Citizens seek a north south line through the James River valley to escape St Paul tributary conditions. Businessmen urged to back the project and attract South Dakota trade with potential split costs along a roughly twenty five mile gap from north Nebraska to the Dakota line. The boards of trade should consult Northwestern officials and pursue negotiations with rival roads if needed.
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Omaha Bee
Mitchell
Pierre
Yankton
Omaha
St. Paul
James River Valley
South Dakota
North Nebraska
Dakota Line
Board of Trade and Real Estate Exchange
Northwestern
Parmers Alliance Leader Demands Edgerton Explain Treachery
President Loucks of Parmers Alliance accuses Judge Edgerton of treachery to farmers’ causes for refusing a combined effort in the senatorial race. Edgerton denies collusion asserting a direct candidacy and accepting the narrow loss with integrity.
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Gann Valley
Loucks
Parmers Alliance
Judge Edgerton
Fittt
Carysis
Dakota dentist earns license amid local praise
George Edgar Dis, a three year student with his father and sister, received his certificate to practice from the Dakota board of dental examiners after successful examination. The notice praises his diligence and congratulates him on his new status. A health product ad for Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy is included along with a local business update. Nasal injector offered free. Warne's drug store sells the product. Amsden adds a new express wagon signaling business growth.
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Geotge Edgar Dis
Dakota Board of Dental Examiners
Shiloh
Warne
Relief convention gears up for Miner county aid drive
A Mitchell Yankton land districts convention chaired by James S. Foster in Parker plans centralized relief for Miner county. Leonard W. Caldwell named secretary with county committees to collect donations of money clothing provisions fuel and grain. Donations to rail lines in Vilas Canova or Howard and a flood of local pledges aimed at promptly distributing aid.
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Parker
S. D
Jamess. Foster
Mitchell
Yankton
Miner County
James S. Foster
Arthur Linn
Messrs. J.S. Ward
N. W. Buddy
Sioux City
Yankton and
Vaile P. Thielman
Ion. J. W. Caldwell
Sioux Falls
Aurora
C. J. Anderson
Brule
W. V. Luces
Buffalo
Morton Alexander
Bon Homme
Geo. W. Snow
Clay
John L. Jolly
Charles Mix
E. Tomlinson
Douglas—F. LeCocq
Davison
R. P. Hall
Hutchinson
Frank Morris
Hanson
W.S. Logan
Jerauld
Jorge Corverse
T Lake
C. Lb. Kennedy
Lincoln
W. M. Cupretz
Miner
Geo. St. Palmer
Blackman, Moody
Geo. Rice
McCook
J. Brown
Sanborn
W. IL
Burdick
Turner
A. L. Peterman
Union
Ericson
Jos. Ward
Te Ts. Ward
Vilas
J. W. Diy
Canova
G. Reeves
Carthage
M.&sco Pn
George K. Farmer
Citizens’ Relief
Uoward
Miner County Relief Committee
Stos
South Dakota
Parker Conference Endorsed By Regional Figures
The Parker Conference receives strong endorsements from Foster editor C F Malishen Elk Point Bishop Hare Yankton Rev Ward Springfield banker Snow Springfield and other South Dakota leaders. They pledge support and say a car load of relief goods could be sent to Miner County disaster victims within ten days.
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Foster
C. F. Malishen
Union County Courier
Elk Point
Latver
Walker Sterday
Miner County
W.J. Hare
Sioux Falls
Joseph Ward
Yankton
Geo. W. Snow
Springfield
South
Lecture on American History Opens Church Course
Rev. C. Co. Marston of Watertown delivered the first lecture in the Baptist church history course last evening as part of the series. Additional remarks covered early American history and local church heritage.
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C. Co. Marston
Watertown
Baptist Church
Robbery Reported at Milwaukee Freight House
Agent Frank J. Clemans traced a missing candy pail to a city barn after a lengthy search. Marshal Irvine conducted a warranted search and recovered the stolen sweets and the thief, who confessed. Clemans vows prompt action to deter future thefts.
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Frank J. Clemans
Milwaukee
Ife
Irvine
Clemans
Reception at the University Marks First Formal Event
President Adkinson hosted the university’s early year reception in a lit set of rooms across multiple floors. About sixty five to seventy attendees enjoyed informal mingling and light entertainment including shadow pantomimes and a candy pull finale.
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Adkinson
University
Ilis
Bios Amon
Missing Addressees List for Unclaimed Mail
The notice lists names such as Mr Diserh Carroll and Miss M Warnie as unclaimed items with a two week deadline. Recipients should answer if advertised. otherwise undelivered letters go to the dead letter office. D. Hamme n, P.M.
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T. Phoskitate
Rinek
Diserh
Carroll
Preelend
Sworth
Crimiveed
Wil
Holzer
Onel
Mallon
City upgrades alarm system and key access notes
City reports improved electric alarm coverage with a new link from the pump house to the car shops and repaired signal boxes. Keys for access available through city clerk J I Kimball. boxes located at Slammer's drug store Geahart's hardware Champenys dry goods and near its Gmha station on Main street.
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Jeftac
J. I. Kimball
Slammer’s Drug Store
Geahart's Hardware
Champenys’ Dry Goods
Gmha
Main Street
Militia Debate in Dakota Years of Guard Cost and Value
A Dakota Dakota National Guard advocate argues the militia costs to taxpayers are low and the force is essential for frontier defense. He notes twelve infantry companies with breech-loading rifles and gear funded via federal appropriations, urging continued organization to secure future war material and state protection.
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Enron dierunnicaAn
South Dakota
Dakota National Guards
Milia
South Dikots
National Guards Infantry
War Department
Congress
Cod
Drunken man near Goumley's saloon revived after whisky pump
A man in a hack behind Goumley's saloon was found in a coma from drink and cold. Dr. Tatman summoned as coroner arrived, the man moved to Germania house, where Marshal Irvine used a stomach pump to remove whisky. He showed improvement by morning. the inquest was postponed. Rev. Father Hopkins resigns as editor of the Dakota Catholic.
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Goumley
Tatman
Ford
Smith Crippen
Letcher
Germania House
Irvine
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J. H. Babcock
Naaman the Leper
Wessington Springs
Woman's Suffrage Organization
Mr. Lawler
Edgerton and Loucks
L. A. Amsden
Dience
Penn
Braddock
Washington
Gettysburg
Parker Conference
Asivertised
Letia
J. I. McLean
Ethan
G. W. Coorry
Stai Northwestern
C. P. Steinmetz
Hood
Tomlinson
Tomlingson
Wright
H. Scallin
California
SH. Seallin
Militia
Lane
Joseph Slavker
Groveries
Nations
Deck & Edgerly
Father Hopkins
Dakota Catholic
J. J. O'Riordan
L Rieblin
Adton
LOF Atc
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