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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1888
Page
7
Local notices advertise Scallin's drug and jewelry stock and Cloak sale by Champeny Bros. Mitchell mills pay farmers for wheat. railway and construction updates, births, marriages, and church events appear with community chatter and promotions.
George Johnston started south to the Milwaukee depot at a rapid pace but found the train turning the bend and returned to his starting point in a more measured manner.
Funeral services for the ten months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Illrammons were held at their residence on West First Street Saturday. The child, the second of twins, died Thursday. the first twin died three weeks earlier. Rev S J Winegar conducted the rites as the community extends condolences.
Mrs A I Gilbert and daughters with Mrs J E Gilbert hosted a progressive euchre party at the latter’s home Thursday evening. A large number of friends attended. Nine tables were used for the card play. C M Wilcox and Miss Emma Edgerton won the first prize. Chas W Taylor and Mrs I Slammer took the booby prize. Refreshments rivaled Delmonico’s in quality.
A Thursday evening program at the Baptist church, under G A auspices, drew a large audience and repeated Monday night at request. Miss Lillian Weeks from Des Moines impressed with voice and charm performing pieces like When The Heart is Young and Judith. Miss De Long delivered strong readings such as Christmas Night in the Quarters and Pemberton Mills.
The letter discusses Dakota admission to statehood, arguing the Morrison bill and possible extra sessions. It calls for a new constitutional convention, notes the March timeline for elections and ratification, and critiques Chamberlain Sullivan and Kimball politics amid party loyalty.
The Journal of Sunday reports a cold blooded murder in LeMars Saturday night. Principal actor is John Gainor known as Jack Gainor from Mitchell, and Special Policeman S. H. Hamilton is the victim. Gainor, a former Mitchell resident and gambler, allegedly shot the officer while resisting arrest during a disturbance, prompting high city excitement and hints he will face the death penalty.
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending Nov 27 includes Bang Mrs, Baily F W, Butlers Edwin, Burkle Phos AM, Gibson Mrs, Hartzel Mr John, Lane Lydia, Lewis J B, Misterik J, Nelson Lettie G, Keinlit J aith, Smith Mrs Lilan ith, Victers John Way Chas. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed items in two weeks go to the dead letter office. D Waser P.M.
A James town farmer reports ten acres of celery planted this year. Dakota soil proves profitable for celery with superior flavor, pushing out foreign imports. Knowles and Pitwood have studied the crop and report highly satisfactory results.
A large social calf feast hosted by the Ewart brothers at Pleasant Ridge school house on November 20 honors elect Starrison. Over 100 guests attended with a grand supper and toasts to Harrison, the Dakotas, and other figures, followed by songs and cheers. Community notices report births, recoveries from chicken pox, teaching activity, and local visits amid a period of family updates.
The Wroath public school notes high absence due to chicken pox though much absence is avoidable. Principal H. E. Kratz urges parental cooperation to improve attendance and reduce illness related absences.
The Right Reverend Bishop Marty delivered a nearly ninety minute lecture at a Catholic church last evening. He spoke fluently on his subject and impressed the audience with his intellectual and literary attainments. Mrs Lyons and Miss Celeste Couglin provided notable music under the Sisters' direction.
Yankton county grand jury indicts David H. Kean and John J. Patten for manslaughter in the second degree linked to the hospital east wing wall collapse that killed C. N Thompson and Jacob Lee on the 22nd ult. The editor urges strict accountability for contractors and superintendents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a cure claim for piles and money back guarantee. Sold by 8 H Seall in.
Rev. C B Clark reports renewed optimism among farmers and traders across southern Dakota counties, with a Chicago buyer noting more favorable talk in Dakota since the election. He finds confidence in the territory's future spreading to eastern and middle states.
The Social Hour Club held its inaugural party at the Ma sonic fraternity rooms on Friday evening. The event drew a large crowd and pleased attendees as the program committee planned for older members. It is hoped this marks the start of a series of social entertainments. The next gathering is set for the second Friday in December.
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as owners and lists West & Trnax Walding Kinnan Marvin as Toledo wholesalers and the Toledo National Bank as cashier. Wall's Catarrh Cure claims internal use affecting blood and mucus. Price per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Ward proclaims horehound as a universal cure with Ballard's Horehound syrup held as the best modern combination for consumption coughs colds bronchitis and throat related diseases. He notes physicians widely use this home remedy and report uniformly good results. Free sample bottles available from agent IX I Gale.
A retailer touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a safe bet to relieve throat and chest ailments. The ad promises a guaranteed purchase price return if unsatisfied and offers two bottles plus free trial bottles at Scallin's drug store.
Advertisement from IL Seauinin, a druggist, touts Dr King New Life Pills Bucklen’s Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters. It claims years of sales, universal satisfaction, a full guarantee, and refunds if not satisfactory.
Advertisement claims Swayne's Ointment relieves moist itching and ulcers from piles, stops scratching, and removes tumors in most cases. Sold by mail or at drug stores for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
Sullohs Cure promises immediate relief for croup whooping cough and laryngitis with nasal injector offer. Shilohs Catarrh Remedy priced 50 cents sold by S N Seallin. Shilohs Vitalizer carries a printed guarantee for dyspepsia and liver complaints and is sold by S H Seallin.
Nostalgic ad copy traces Castoria's use from babyhood to motherhood, noting remedies from infancy to handling children's ailments. The rhyme-like text emphasizes trust in Castoria across life stages. The piece reads as a vintage consumer prompt.
Vision Bros Scaman advertise loans on improved farms with money on hand and low interest rates. Call for details on the loan offer.
Advice to AMothers. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is the prescription of a noted nurse and physician in the United States and has been used for forty years by millions of mothers. It relieves teething pain and cures dysentery griping in the bowels and wind colic. Price 25c a bottle.
A caller asks why people buy cheap nostrums from Cheap John houses instead of a world renowned medicine at the same price. Begg's Blood Purifier is claimed to purify the blood and make it, with every bottle earning a refund if it fails. Sold by S. H.
An 1880s style ad claims women with dull skin or eyes can brighten up by using Williams Australian herb pills. The box costs 25 cents and is sold at Gale's.
Mrs Anna Shoemaker of Marshall Missouri writes Ballard's Snow Liniment is best for rheumatism neuralgia and lame back. She urges every household to keep it on hand and includes a $1 payment to receive two bottles via agent Gale.
An advertisement touts SWAYNE's GitaENT as a miracle cure for eczema salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples and all scaly itchy skin. It claims the internal medicine is unnecessary and prices are trifling for any obstinate case.
An advertisement claims Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will positively relieve coughing at once. The message guarantees results and notes sale by IL Scallin.
Parents may overlook coughing and fever as a mere cold and use cheap medicines, risking lung fever or consumption. Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup is promoted as a superior remedy, claimed to relieve symptoms and offered for sale by S. Il. Seallin.
Auction-style notice: two silver and glass dishes offered, with ticket entitlements for photos taken at ny gallery. Drawing by ticket holders at the gallery on January 1, 1889. Also various medicinal and coal ads promote St Patrick's Pills, Dr McLean remedies, Fuller ton Lumber coal, and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, priced 50 cents.
Dyspepsia misery urged to try Hood’s Saparius 1 claiming gentle stomach toning, appetite restoration, headache relief, and mental refreshment. Also an ad notes city property loan offers with low long term rates by Davison Bros and Seaman.
Retired physician offers a free recipe for a vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He asserts thousands benefited and will mail the directions in German French or English to any requester with a stamped reply to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
Default on a mortgage dated August 17 1886 by Mary E Dean and Alfred Dean triggers foreclosure. It lists 714.46 due including 700 principal and 14.46 interest plus attorney fees, with sale set at the courthouse front door in Mitchell on January d 1889 at 10 am for the property described as Lot nineteen in Black Twenty one of the original town.
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