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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
7
A dense array of Gale’s drug and jewelry ads dominates the page, touting prices on jewelry and lamps, LaSalle coal, and vast stock at Gale’s. Local notices report plans around Mitchell, river and rail topics, and social updates, with references to area business and civic events.
A letter to the Mitchell Sun discusses the liquor question and statehood timing. It questions the Mitchell Republican stance on prohibition and laments partisan harmony as the Gazette and REPUBLICAN clash. The writer suggests the REPUBLICAN should mind its own business.
The regular C L 8 C gathering led by Mrs H J Kratz featured literary and musical items, socializing, and a winter departure note for president Mrs A M Bowdle. Gentlemen were invited to participate and the event ended with light refreshments and warm memories.
The funeral for Patrick Murphy, aged 90, was held Tuesday from the Catholic church with Requiem High Mass and prayers. He was born in 1798 in Wexford Ireland and lived in the area where he was highly regarded as a devout Catholic. Requiem rites were administered by Rev Father Sheehan, who also attended the deceased in his final moments.
Fargo passes an ordinance fixing saloon licenses at 1000 dollars and requiring bonds of 500 dollars. It bans gambling music singing dancing or variety shows on premises and enforces strict minor intoxicated and female exclusion. Saloons must close by 11 PM and interior views must be visible from the street. Violations incur up to 10 dollar fines and license forfeiture for the year. Liquor sales without license carry 100 dollar fine and 30 days in jail.
The Dakota university program at the M. E. church Monday night drew success with a strong literary section. Mr Teachner spoke on the permanence of national life and Miss Carrie Sheet gave a fine comic performance. About $35 was raised for a chapel organ. Students praise Mitchell citizens for their kindness.
The Catholic Knights of America announce a grand ball at the rink opera house on Thanksgiving night the 29th inst. Ladies of the society will provide supper and refreshments. Music is secured. Supper 25 cents. Dancing tickets 1 dollar. Proceeds to be donated to the church.
Major A. G. Kellam passed through the city on his way to Huron and urged immediate admission. He favored the Sioux Falls constitution as the quickest path and said it could be amended after admission. He believed Congress would open the reservation without delay if the bill reached the calendar.
A weekly list of uncalled letters includes Babbitt Mary Becker Lizzie Crowley Clodfelter J H Deputy A W Dixin J H England C W Gottertz Geo A Jackson Grace B Lee Grace Martin C H Nelson Neil McKee Mrs G Milligan H Rood L W Sanders B L Letters must be called with the word advertised or be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. D Haaren P.M.
Albert L Reeves reports a six inch five foot deep well in section 21 101 3 containing a kerosene smelling oil that sits on water. The oil can be skimmed from the surface and repels stock from drinking. Cleaning with a blanket removes it temporarily but it reappears. He invites inspection by all.
About twenty of Miss Attie Bracy’s young friends surprised her Tuesday evening for her birthday. She received an elegant album as a token of affection, and the group enjoyed social entertainments familiar to such gatherings.
A poll-day witness defends the treatment of women voters with praise for conduct at the polls. One attendee recalls only a single, mild remark not aimed at the ladies, stating overall propriety and calm behavior among voters. Com. W.C. T. U.
Patrick Murphy aged 40 died Saturday evening after months of decline at the residence of his son Andrew Murphy four and one half miles southwest of Mitchell. The funeral from Holy Family church in the city will be held tomorrow at 9 30 am with High Mass of Requiem. friends are invited.
The Weil store stock has passed into the control of George A. Johnston and J Burns. They will immediately rearrange and fit up the shop for a bustling business. Watch for their forthcoming advertisement.
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood medicine that helps the body reject poisonous acids and treats boils, carbuncles, and skin eruptions. It urges readers to ask their druggist for the product and not to take any other.
A drawing will award one 815 silver fruit and berry dish and one silver and cut glass pickle dish. Everyone with a photo taken earns a ticket. The drawing is conducted by ticket holders at the gallery, over Gale's store, on January 1 1889.
John CE Wrightson lies seriously ill with lung fever. Frank Williams & Co sold sixteen hogs to a Mitchell buyer early this week. River skating this year is the best in years. I Miltimore starts a new house project and other farms gain barns. Hope Chapel begins weekly preaching now and services are held Sundays at 2 PM with Rev Willis Patchin. Thanksgiving preaching at 11 AM. Prof R B Powl to stay this winter teaching penmanship at Hope Chapel.
At the home of the bride's mother Mrs Flavel Blackman in Rome township on Wednesday November 21 1888 Franz Sigel Carpenter and Miss Kate Flavel Blackman were united in holy matrimony Rev S J Winegar officiating The ceremony united the couple and relatives and a few friends witnessed the event Mr Carpenter a prominent Davis County farmer and Miss Blackman a noted teacher received many congratulations and presents The couple will reside with friends in Tobin township
Aberdeen News reports Mark W. Sheafe register of the Watertown land office finds republican newspapers exist in his district and will send occasional final proof notices. The U S register tells attorneys to place notices where convenient so the paper is nearest the land.
Weil Bros announces a four stock of dry goods must be closed out before January first with prices to attract a wide audience. They urge every man woman and child within a hundred miles of Mitchell to visit the store and see the bargains offered by GEO A JOHNSTON and T. C. BURNS.
Mr. W. K. Powers of 3933 Thomas St St Louis reports chronic rheumatism of five years cured by Ballards Snow Liniment. He suffered misery for years before trying the remedy and says three bottles removed all traces of the disease and left him well GALE Agent.
Advertisement claims Swayne’s Ointment stops itching and bleeding piles, heals ulcers, and removes tumors. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son in Philadelphia.
An advertisement touts SWAYNE S UlaTMENT claiming to cure dermatitis and all scalp and skin eruptions without internal medicine. It also promotes Shiloh s Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver issues, a cough remedy, and WACKMETACK perfume, all sold by local dealer S. H. Scallin.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from West & Truax, Walding Kinnan & Marvin, E H Van Ioesen, and Toledo National Bank affirm J L Cheney Co. reliability. Internal remedy advertised as acting on blood and mucus. price ten cents per bottle. sold by all pharmacists.
West Third street resident Brodahl suspected tramps used his barn as a bed and, after placing a watched blanket in the hayloft, faced a blaze Friday that destroyed the barn and its contents. Neighbors saved his house and Mrs. Ewart’s, while hose carts arrived late. Insurance of 800 likely does not cover the loss.
A historical ad-like note touts Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup as a guaranteed quick remedy for coughing, alongside Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup prevention. It promotes S. H. Seallin as the seller and cites early winter illness and lung risk, endorsing Chamberlain's and AYER's Pills for tonic and cathartic effects.
Warns against fake remedies for consumption and coughs urging buyers to insist on Dr King’s New Discovery. Claims only the guaranteed cure relieves throat lung and chest ailments. Trial bottles offered free at Scallin’s drug store with large bottles priced at $1.
A local notice promotes Begg's Blood Purifier as a world renowned blood purifying remedy. It claims universal satisfaction at the same price as competitors and offers a money back guarantee if the bottle fails to work. Sold by S. IL Scaliio.
An advertisement urges parents to treat coughs and colds with Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and Beggs Diarrha Balsom. It promotes Dr. J W McLean Little Liver and Kidney Pills and touts relief from colic and summer complaints, with prices of 25 and 35 cents, through S H Scan, a local druggist.
A Mitchell reader argues residents should buy locally to sustain the prairie economy. He warns against sending orders to Chicago, noting how freight and rents hurt local merchants while wealth grows elsewhere. He cites a Chicago agent taking $2,000 in county orders and urges mutual support among families.
An advertising column promoting Williams Australian herb pills for facial complexion and vitality, and Dr J H McLean products including Strengthening Cordial Blood Purifier Eye Salve Volcanic Oil Liniment Tar Wine Lung Balm and Liver and Kidney Balm with prices from 25 cents to $1.00 per bottle. It touts blood purity and renewed energy through digestion and kidney function.
An old promotional verse recalls Castoria across stages of life from baby to mother. The text emphasizes Castoria as a familiar remedy tied to children and family care, reflecting a classic advertising cadence.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a forty year trusted teething remedy for children and claims it relieves pain cures dysentery and diarrhoea. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is promoted as a universal cure for skin ailments with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price.
A Texas county attorney endorses Electric Bitters citing success against malaria fever and jaundice. A Kentucky resident also testifies the remedy likely saved his life. Adclaims it wards off and cures malaria and various kidney liver and stomach disorders, priced at one dollar at Scallin's.
Mr Richard Spencer of 2502 Garrison Ave St Louis Missouri reports a two year dry hacking cough cured after using Ballards Horehound Syrup. He says the cough vanished after the third bottle and lungs now strong. Call for bottle at K E Gales.
Default on a mortgage dated August 17 1886 by Mary E Dean and Alfred Dean triggers foreclosure. Notice states $714.46 due including $700 principal and $14.46 interest plus attorney fees. Sale set for January 1889 at 10 AM at the courthouse front door Mitchell Dakota. Property described as Lot 18 in Black 19 of original Mitchell plat. Dillon and Preston, attorneys for mortgagee.
The Territory of Dakota issues a summons in Davison County District Court to defendants including Ormsby trustee American Investment Co and Dotys. Plaintiffs Win sor Mentzer demand answer within thirty days after service with copy to Mitchell office. Dated July 26 1888 Mitchell Dakota.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Robert McCurdy deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to L. McCorpy, Executor, at his office with W. Abbey in Mitchell, Davison County, Dakota Territory, within four months from November 17, 1888.
Notice is given that settler George Rowell filed to make final proof for his land claim in Mitchell Dakota Territory. Proof will be at Mitchell on December 31 1888 before Register and Receiver for his evidence of residence and cultivation. Witnesses Alfred Carlson Byron I Jones George Watson John Ebbott from Davison County are named. Protests or evidence to contradict may be presented at the hearing.
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