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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
7
The page blends community updates, village events, and business notices from Mitchell and nearby towns. It mentions fairs in the territory, local banking and merchants, and personal notices. Advertisements tout remedies for diarrhoea and blood purification, with testimonials from druggists and doctors.
The Republican county convention organized with N McCormick as temporary chair and R W Wheelock as secretary. A credentials committee chaired by J H Scriven unseated the McCurdy delegation, Wells won the register of deeds nomination, Prescott the treasurer, Dwight the sheriff, Hannett the prosecuting attorney, Crow Johnston and Leib received nominations, and the central committee was set. Adjourned.
The Fargo Argus notes Mrs Wells will speak at the court house Friday night. It describes her as possessing rare personal magnetism and notes the audience’s breathless attention, tears at times, and laughter at others during her discourse.
Horehound syrup touted as a universal healer for throat and lung ailments including consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat and coughs. Advertisement promises instant relief with no opiates and offers a free sample bottle from K. E. Gale.
Preston urged a republican candidate in the surveyor race naming Henry W. Leib as a qualified earnest republican civil engineer. Other nominees for justices and constables were described as good men while Ed Winsor won nine votes for register of deeds on the informal ballot. The piece notes Beulah document disputes and plans for opposition candidates to fight for offices like register of deeds treasurer sheriff and district attorney.
Daniel Malloy of McCook county, a Democrat candidate for the legislature, boarded the Omaha excursion at Salem after a night of heavy drinking. He staggered through the car causing commotion, mistook a water tank stop for Montrose, and fell several feet onto the platform, injuring himself. Eyewitness affidavits from a Sioux Falls Democrat and a local Republican support the incident.
The ap PED RCIDE, Methodist conference in Yankton will decide where the Methodist university will be located after the Mitchell campus burned last winter and failed to convey absolute land title. Dakota towns bid to host. Mitchell claims it has done all to retain the university.
The California Tig Syrup Co reports strong public approval for its pleasant substitute to bitter liver medicines. Rapidly increasing sales of Syrup of Figs and the quick benefits from a single dose are cited as proof of its ease of use and effectiveness. Sold by 5. H. Scallin.
Wm. Kramer former landlord of the Merchant's Hotel at Yankton becomes United States express agent at this point.
Angus Johnston leaves his post to pursue other business as opposition to the regular Republican slate grows. Names discussed for offices include Goodykoontz and Greene for treasurer, Smith and Kimball for register of deeds, Collins Ball and Durell for sheriff, Mohr and Warren for district attorney, and Abbey as probate judge. Caucusing intensifies at party headquarters amid outside canvassing of potential timber.
News arrives from Manchester Iowa of Willard E Dean youngest son of Mr and Mrs Sylvester Dean and brother of A E and C C Dean Mrs R M Ewart and Miss Emma Dean He was born Cascade Iowa June 29 1865 and died in Denver Colorado after moving from Illino is Central railroad service He had recently sought a climate change and died soon after a telegram announced the death Mitchell relatives travel to Manchester for the funeral.
Poland China awards go to G W Plank for first and second on boars and sows, with grand sweepstakes on boars and sows. Mitchell entrants H Rogers and J R White win premiums on pigs. Chester Whites go to S I Goongkoontz and Hines and Anderson. Suffolk honors go to Hines & Anderson. Beloit Iowa entrant L D Richardson wins Poland China pair. Sheep honors crown H Harrison and Matthews Gros with multiple premiums and sweepstakes.
Mayor Mentzer and Judge Edgerton clash over commissions in Dakota remarks. Edgerton recalls leading a company in 1862 to protect pioneer settlements from hostile Indians and returning twenty years later to serve on the beach. Arnold of Wisconsin also participated in the Sioux campaign and has come to Dakota again.
The educational council met at the Presbyterian church Friday evening and heard Pres. Gorrie of Madison Normal present an excellent paper on Licensing Teachers. Suggestions were offered to improve School Laws and some recommendations were adopted for incorporation. Prof. Dempster and Pref. McLonath topics will be resumed at Redfield during the holiday week.
List of uncalled letters for week ending Oct 2 includes Brown Gaines Murphy Martin Charley Peterson Henry Edna Genes Bauis Tom Davidson Anna Giggs Turman Haywood CD Jones EF V King Frank Blabe Chaster Stockman O X Stockman Mrs Smith TJ Taylor JS Voine Lena L Wright Andrew. If not called in two weeks they go to dead letter office.
At the Monday meeting A M Bowdle of this city was elected treasurer succeeding J H Jacobs of Madison who resigned. The board passed a resolution expressing appreciation for Mr Jacobs services.
Montrose Tierald remarks that the fair exhibit reflects the territory and impresses visitors from the east, praising livestock, Dakota agricultural products, school work, and races. He says the fair will greatly benefit the territory and showcases regional progress.
Cash entry patents listed for Mitchell land office in September 1888 with numerous recipient names including A H Martin W Junek S N Jeardoe L IL Caulum Ponsonby Kendall Freiderick Zell Geof Reed Hans Olsen John Tintinger August Barth Martha A Dalen Theodor Schmidt James Palmer I L Cochran Edmond Lowe Patrick Bowler Henry W Burdett Ben W Ryan DellaS Rice Conrad Cochual Anna J Sungold J S Roupe Julia M Klumpner Wm R McDonald.
Brule county Republicans in convention approved a slate: Probate judge A S Stuver Kimball. Register of deeds I A Stevens Chamberlain. Treasurer Capt W V Lucas Chamberlain. Auditor J I Hoobler Kimball. District attorney G L McKay Kimball. Sheriff J M Vandorn Kimball. Democrats to nominate Saturday. A Republican mass meeting last night featured Hon John H King and Capt W V Lucas.
Syrup of Fies 13 nature's own true laxative. It is the most easily taken and the most effective remedy known to cleanse the system when bilious or constipated, to dispel headaches colds and fevers, to cure habitual constipation indigestion piles etc. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco Cal. For sale by S. H. Sveallin.
A Solid Fact. Allard's snow liniment is a positive cure for rheumatism and all pain. It claims to cure neuralgia chest tightness sore throat bruises sprains old sores frost bites stiff joints lame back corns bunions as if by magic. It is the most penetrating liniment known. Try it and use no other. I. & Gale, agent.
A historic advertisement touts Mrs Wisslow's Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy of the United States. It claims forty years of success and relief from teething pain diarrhea dysentery griping and wind in children. A bottle costs 25 cents.
An advertisement promotes Williams Australian herb pills for facial color and energy, SHILOWS VITALIZES for constipation and dyspepsia, and Shiloh's Cure for coughs and bronchitis. It cites local sellers IX E Gale and S H Seats, with quoted endorsement from Rev Geo W Thayer of Bourbon Indiana.
An old sale listing describes one good Kimball organ with eight stops, one new tete tete, and one improved high arm Singer sewing machine from L. CirAsE. The fragment signals a local auction catalog with functional household items and a seller name.
The Republican will publish the full award of premiums as soon as they can be secured from the Secretary's books. Leave orders for copies of the paper.
A vintage promotional rhyme highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy through adulthood and on to motherhood as it was repeatedly marketed for children's ailments and soothing care.
The new publication Our Visitor, a monthly Baptist church folio for the city, edited by Rev. S. J. Winegar who likely handled its printing. The September issue shows strong advertising and dedicates ample space to temperance issues.
Claim of rapid relief from croup coughs sore throat and lung affections by Dr. J. H. McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm marketed as a remedy for common throat and chest illnesses.
Teas and coffees offered at reduced prices by the Mitchell Tea Co located one door north of the city bakery. Scrap pictures were distributed free with purchases. MIT cau Ee Lyt Tra Co.
Davison Bros. and Seaman advertise readily available loans on improved farms with low interest. Call if you are in need of financing.
A retired doctor, given a vegetable formula by an East India missionary, claims a universal cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. He will mail the recipe with usage directions free in German French or English to all requesting it, addressed to W A Noyes 149 Powers block Rochester N Y.
R E Dowdell of Letcher was chosen as vice president of the Dakota board of agriculture representing the eighth legislative district. Beadle county had long held the position and campaigned for its return. Delegates from Sanborn and Jerauld voted to rotate the post, selecting a Sanborn county man.
An advertisement for Swayne's Ointment promises to relieve intense nocturnal itching and stinging, prevent tumor formation by healing ulcers and bleeding, and remove tumors in most cases. Sold by druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
Bierly withdraws support in Dakota election baring Harden's chances as Democratic delegate candidate. motive cited is intense hatred of Coy. Church.
An advertisement touts Wayne’s Ointment as a simple external remedy for salt rheum ringworm piles itch and all scaly itchy eruptions. It claims to cure any case with no internal medicine and at a trifling cost.
Classified notice offers the Spencer house for rent in Spencer Dakota starting September 15 1888 and directs inquiries to C Rhoades P O Box 474 Mitchell Dak. The rest promotes Dr J H McLeans medicine line including Tar Wine Lung Balm Little Liver and Kidney Pills Volcanic Oil Liniment Liver and Kidney Balm Strengthening Cordial Eye Salve and related products with prices such as 25 cents per vial and 1.00 per bottle.
An advertising notice promotes Beggs Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as a powerful invigorator and cure for liver skin and blood issues. Druggist H. Scallin guarantees a positive cure and offers bottles at four shillings, promising no risk if not effective.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota Sept 29 1888 notices that August Carson has filed for final proof on his homestead entry No 21387 for section 26 township 22 range 69 west. Proof will be given before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell on November 15 1888. Witnesses Andrew Carlson John P Lindahl Frank Schike Ben Schaub all of Mitchell Dakota. M H Rowley Register.
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