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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1886
Page
5
H M Montelius promotes free rip repairs on boots and shoes bought from his shop. He guarantees sowing of all rips at no charge and offers affordable to premium goods bought directly to cut middlemen costs. He declares 18 years experience and a money back promise if not satisfactory.
The Mitchell Dakota paper notes Weil Bros announce a grand opening Sept 14 for fall and winter stock described as the largest finest and best assorted. Visitors will receive a souvenir as Weil Bros promotes low prices and leadership in merchandise.
Local notices report a Smith arrest for malanging rail fences on Main street and a cloak sale at F G Champeny's with low prices. Town events include a maple sugar sociable at Barnards residence and a quarterly temperance meeting at the Baptist church. A mass convention plans a peoples ticket against the Republican slate with Goodykoontz, J K Smith and Corbin among possible nominees.
Conductor F L Harmon suffered a serious fall Friday night at Plankinton while directing the west freight from Chamberlain. He jumped from the moving train after losing balance on top of freight cars to save himself, striking feet first and injuring head and shoulders. Dr Andros says he will be laid up for some time from the effects. The train was moving about eight miles per hour at the moment.
The Pope's Jubilee in the city concluded yesterday morning after a series of services in English and German. Clergy from Alexandria, Marion Junction, Kimball, Woonsocket, Bridgewater, and Wakonda assisted. Father Fowle of Minneapolis preached powerful discourses urging repentance and reception of the sacraments. Masses ran 5:30 to 8:30 am with many confessors hearing until late. throngs filled the church in obedience to the Pontiff.
An eastbound passenger train delayed after burning damaged the bridge between Parker and Lennox. Engineer Woodman reversed and halted the engine just before the edge, crew jumped to safety, and the train was backed up via Marion Junction and Yankton. Also lists Mitchell postmarked letters for week ending Oct 11 1886 and notices for undelivered mail.
Local notes from Mt. Vernon describe Dr. J. C. Tatman as a probable Democratic candidate from Davison county for the legislature and Fred Kimball and Frank Hammer discussed for treasurer and district attorney. Coroner Tatman voices limits on independence as rumors swirl about a farmer for sheriff and the question of a straight Democratic ticket lingers.
The Land Office in Washington issues instructions to practitioners to comply with the 1884 act and regulations. It lists numerous cases requiring final entry affidavits, records of intent to become citizens, residence proofs, and non alienation affidavits, with dates October 2 6 and 5 1886. Several cases are noted for cancellation due to conflicts or appeal actions, and a banquet at Deadwood honors the Supreme Court with remarks from multiple judges.
The Watertown Democrat office is closed by mortgagees and proxies won’t be accepted at Edmunds county Republican conventions. White Lake Dispatch suspended. a Democratic paper will replace it. A fire in Spearfish burns a block, loss 70000 with 28000 insurance. Burlington road hopes to reach Sioux Falls by the 20th. Maude Howe and troupe tour Mitchell Watertown Aberdeen Huron Sioux Falls. Northern Pacific plans oats and feed shipments between Jamestown and Dickinson at transport cost. Yankton caucus results favor Smith Gamble over Campbell. Parker convention on the 19th may nominate E G Smith for council. Prairie fires in Leonard Cass county cause damage. farmer Edward Torenson burned attempting to escape flames.
A fine rain Tuesday aided fall plowing. Miss Nellie Clark has been on the sick list for some time. Rev. Mr. McAlmon preached at Hope Chapel the 10th and will alternate services with Parkston for the year, living at Parkston. Rev. Frank Moore will deliver his farewell sermon at Hope Chapel on the 17th.
Local merchants advertise Dr King's New Discovery for consumption and throat and chest ailments with a positive guarantee. They offer a trial bottle free to prove the product's merit and insist they carry pure, reliable goods.
W D Hoyt and Co of Rome California claim two years of selling Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklin’s Arnica Salve with high sales and universal satisfaction. They report wonderful cures in the city including cases of pronounced consumption cured with a few bottles, guaranteed and sold by Hammer and Hammer.
An 1885 advertisement page touts West’s Cough Syrup, Brandreth’s Pitts for indigestion, West’s Liver Pills, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, and a salve by Amm er & Hammer. It includes testimonials, prices, and vendor details, urging medical tonics and purgatives for digestive, liver, and skin ailments.
J W Corbin announces for sheriff of Davison County in Mitchell on Oct 5 1886 regardless of politics in a republican and capital papers. The page also touts baking powder ingredients from Appletons, various patent remedies, and local commerce ads including Studebaker wagons and sewing machines.
The item lists Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea remedy and West's Cough Syrup with testimonials and sales claims. It notes Hamm er & Hammer selling remedies and L. W. Adams offering pumps. L. O. Gale and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething are advertised with price claims and endorsements from medical professionals.
An old physician claims a vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis and other lung diseases and nervous ailments and offers to send the recipe free by mail in multiple languages to any applicant with a stamped request to W A Noyes at Powers Block, Chester NY. Davison Bros Bankers advertise farm loans with on hand funds and low rates.
Montelius offers free sale and repair of all Rips. Boots include Men's Calf, French Kip, Kip, Veal Calf, Button Shoes and Ladies Ludlow styles with prices. Large range for boys, youth, and children. Reynolds Bros and Reed Co advertise Ladies Fine Shoes at factory prices. Big rubber lot clearance.
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