Local Ads and Notices Highlight Mitchell Area Commerce
Market and store ads for Scallin's drug and jewelry, Champeny Bros. cloak line, Kampeoy Boots, and Harker's goods fill the page. Newwings in dry goods, clothing, and jewelry mix with farm news, school funding talks, and a prairie fire escape tale from Charlie Burnside near Iland County.
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Vindow Gidss
Amd
Scallin’s
Yjoinvss
Isis
Scallin
Kampeoy Bros
Scal
Republican Meeting Near Ethan With Mentzer and Crow
The central committee schedules a Republican meeting at Ethan on Saturday with speakers Mentzer and Crow. The meeting is hosted by the newly formed Republican league of the township, which counts fifty members thanks largely to M. B. Scott. Alexandria Journal notes Ida M. Arnold sold her home and will study art in Mitchell before returning to reopen her studio this city. At Mitchell fair her paintings earned seven first premiums and three seconds. Plankinton Standard reports Sullivan threatens to burn Rev. Washburn’s residence if Harrison is elected, predicting a November 7th or 8th torching, urging restraint to let the reverend move out.
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Central Committee
Ethan
Messrs. Mentzer and Crow
Republican League
M. B. Scott
Alexandria
Ida M. Arnold
Plankinton
Sullivan
Harrison
Washburn
Teething aid touted for children’s relief and health
The advertisement touts a teething remedy used for calming pain and preventing diarrhoea and dysentery in children. Sold at 25c a bottle, it claims to relieve griping and wind colic, asserting value to mothers and the child’s health.
Board of County Commissioners Meet October 17 1888
A special session of the board was called to review county records. Present were W. W. Gardner John Cook Hi McCormick and L. W. Adams. The committee report was deferred for one week. Meeting adjourned to October 24 1888. R L Rosinson Auditor certifies the record.
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W. W. Gardner
John Cook
Hl. McCormick
L. W. Adams
R. LT. Rosinson
Board of County Commissioners
R. T. Rovinson
The People's Caucuses Held At Ward & Lewis Office
Two caucuses in East Side and near First National bank selected twelve delegates for the convention. Reported names include Geo Cotrell, Jas Poster, Henry Koch, L Indra, P T McGovern, A Needham, Philip Wasc, Jas Keulan, and others. Both meetings, led by D W Ward and M M McDonald, were harmonious with about thirty attendees.
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Ward & Lewis
D. W. Ward
Jas. S. Foster
Messrs. Welch
Roster
Mielenz
Geo Cotrell
Jas Poster
Henry Koch
L Indra
Olmstead
Eugene Foley
Id Devy
P T McGovern
A Needham
Chase Fix
Philip Wasc
Jas Keulan
First National Bank
M. M. McDonald
J. F. Kimball
Messrs. Lewis
Wm. Koch
Goodykoontz
Daniels
Curley
A H Daniels
Wm Koch
L W Lewis
Jos Bingenheimer
J F Kimball
M M McDonald
HB Rogers
GM Wallace
Thos Fullerton
E O Swealy
Frank Owen
Sam Webber
Democratic fundraiser bets on Cleveland victory in local pool
Democrats confident in Cleveland win form a 500 pool to hedge Republicans who back the opposite outcome. A Dakota observer notes the wagered odds stay safe if Harrison wins but offer consolation if Cleveland prevails. A Republican also bets a dollar per proposition on New York Indiana and Connecticut going GOP and Harrison winning three of four bets.
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Cleveland
Harrison
New York
Indiana
Connecticut
What He Would Do
George A. Silsby, returned from Iowa, said if Cleveland were reelected he would join the Sioux to secure regular rations and a soft snap, wrapping a blanket about his form and wearing a feather in his hair.
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George A. Silsby
Iowa
Dakota
Cleveland
Democratic inquiry seeks names of twenty city Democrats
A confidential circular was received by Hr. C. Preston, Esq, on Friday from a Democratic concern in New York City asking for the names of twenty Democrats in town to whom campaign literature is to be sent.
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Hr. C. Preston
New York City
Circular tohalted by red ink message from Preston
A political flier circulated with a red ink note reading Can’t find twenty democrats in Da kota Too much intelligence and too many schoolhouses keeps us out of the union by the democrats. The remark suggests a rural or anti Democrat sentiment tied to education and urban influence.
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Preston
Dakota
City School Items Urge Music Instruction for Pupils
Attendance rises in opening weeks with Fifty more pupils enrolled than last year. The note highlights stronger regularity, risks of irregulars dropping to lower grades, and asks if simple musical instruction could be added as a low cost recreation. It argues for singing lessons to benefit pupils.
Surgeons Remove Cancer From Mrs Kimball in Hanson Township
Drs Crane Parmelee and Remington of Woonsocket removed a cancer from Mrs Joshua Kimball of Hanson township last week. Commissioner John Cook reported Gottlieb Milde of his neighborhood lost a hand in a threshing accident. a local practitioner reportedly hacked off the limb with a hand saw and jackknife, leading to a second amputation after the bone shattered.
Lone Trapper in Trouble Arrests Over Prostitution Case
The Sioux City sheriffs officers arrested IT. N. Prather proprietor of the Lone Trapper’s museum at Fourth and Virginia streets along with Louis Wahlsing Banta Willerton and R. Anderson. They face charges of enticing females under 15 into prostitution with five girls implicated including two named Brown with mothers Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Smith.
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Sioux City Exchange
Fourth
Virginia Streets
Brown
Wilson
Smith
Opening The Ball For Adams Rifles Party
Invitations are issued for the Adams Rifles first party at the armory Friday evening. Tickets cost fifty cents and may be obtained from C Jorgenson or at the door with the invitation. Germania Verin invites to a dance at Hochs hall next Saturday night promising an enjoyable affair.
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Adams Rifles, Co
Armory
C. Jorgenson
Germania Vervin
Ixoch’s
Dramatic Event Rehearsed for Mitchell Cornet Benefit
The popular comedy Little Ter ret, or the Lightning Rod Agent is being rehearsed for a Mitchell cornet band benefit. Mr and Mrs George W Lowe, visiting relatives, with merit as actors, lead the production aided by top local talent. Further details to follow.
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Mitchell Cornet
George W. Lowe
Will Elect Him all Right
Woonsocket Times congratulates the Davison county Republicans on nominating J. E. Wells for register of deeds. If elected he would be a competent officer and a deserving young man would be encouraged.
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Woonsocket Times
J. E. Wells
Register of Deeds
Davison County Republicans
Mitchell Conference appoints district presiding elder list
The Mitchell district announces conference appointments with Rev. C. B. Clark as presiding elder. Names include T H Youngman Armour W Welch, Arza Jaynes Bijou Hills, W Pagenhart Bridgewater, N Sparks Chamberlain, C H Smith Kimball, W E Gifford Diana, O H Delagardie Carthage, Abel Colton Edgerton, K W Sage Fulton, H Wycoff Mitchell, W T Minty Mt. Vernon, S Washburn Plankington, L Miller Scotland, L B Wiles Salem, T A Arthur Springfield, L G Corwin Tyndall, WW Underwood White Lake, J 1 Hall Woonsocket, H Curl Mitchell Girenit, D Beush president Dakota university, A M Adkinson vice-president Dakota university. Wycoff replaces Adkinson. he comes from Rock River conference previously with Rev. C S Clark in Iowa conference.
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Alexandria
T H Youngman
Armour
M Welch
Bridgewater
Pagenhart
Bijou Hills
Arza Jaynes
Chamberlain
N Sparks
Kimball
C H Smith
Delmont
H Henebrigks
Diana
E Gifford
Carthage
H Delagardie
Edgerton
Abel Colton
Ethan
Fulton
K W Sage
Mitchell
H Wycoff
Mt. Vernon
T Minty
Plankington
Washburn
Adkinson
Rock River
Chicago
C. 8. Clark
Lowa
Mitchell Fair Financial Win Despite Delays
Brookings Press notes Hon Chas Keith was detained at Mitchell while appointed to a committee to dispose of 110000 feet of lumber. All stalls and buildings were sold, premiums paid, and a balance over 2000 dollars in the treasurer’s hands signals a grand fair. Exhibits of livestock and produce were strong though county entries were lower.
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Brookings Press
Chas
Keith
Mitchell
Riley Kennedy Nuptials Join Local and Tripp Networks
Reverend Father Sheehan joined James Riley and Annie Kennedy in marriage at Tripp on Monday at 9 30 in a nuptial mass. The bride is daughter of Kennedy a Milwaukee Road sector foreman. A wedding breakfast followed as relatives and friends offered congratulations to the couple.
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Father Sheehan
Tripp
James Riley
Annie Kennedy
Foreman Kennedy
Milwaukee Road
Prairie Fires Ravage Kimball and White Lake Areas
Last Friday night fires near Kimball and White Lake destroyed large quantities of grain and hay. Slack, a man living south of White Lake, lost his life attempting to save his grain stacks and house. The extreme grass dryness underscores the need for farmers to protect their property with precautions.
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Kimball
White Lake
Slack
See City ship decision kept quiet till spring
The See City ship selection is reported made but not publicly announced until spring for church authorities. Catholics in Sioux Falls express quiet satisfaction, implying the outcome favors Sioux Falls even as officials withhold official word.
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Argus
Sioux Falls
Local Manager Resigns to Lead Mitchell Mortgage Firm
I. 1s, Youngblood, longtime local manager of the Western Loan and Trust company, resigns to form a partnership with A. A. Marvin as managers of the Mitchell branch of the Northwestern Mortgage Trust company. E. C. Garvin succeeds Youngblood and will establish his headquarters in this city.
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I. 1S
Youngblood
Western Loan and Trust Company
A. A. Marvin
Mitchell
Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company
E. C. Garvin
Mr. Youngblood
Pleasant Ridge Community Notes and Socials
Pleasant Ridge reports a birthday surprise for Mr. P A Sanders with a large neighbor turnout and a fine supper. The fourth W C T A tea party was held at Mrs. Bobb’s home with many attendees and a generous collection for the W C T U. The Wilcox barn at Badger township is completed, and a Sunday school convention is planned for Oct 21 at Martin school house. W Griffith completes broom corn harvest and expects 200 tons at $100 per ton. The Ewart brothers begin a large barn. potatoes are plentiful and large. Several residents travel, move, or visit, including A C Conklin returning to Dixon Illinois, and numerous local school events are announced.
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Martin
Lisbon Township
Ewart Brothers
W. Griffith
A. Nabinger
Pleasant Ridge
Band of Hope
Pine School
Carlota Moyer
Sylvester Mehner
A. C. Conklin
Dixon
Ilinois
Darling
Ethan
Wm. Wright
Mr. Wood
Sand Springs
Iowa
Mrs. Wright
Excelsior Program Held Friday Evening
The Excelsiors extend a cordial invitation to all. Program includes songs by the School and pieces such as The Green Mountain lays Flora Applegate and The Song of Marion's Men by Harry Beckwith. Recitations feature Ella Espy and Mabel Taylor with titles like The Last Hymn and Heaven is Not Reached at a Single Round. Various selections include Dakota's Invitation and Description of Niagara with multiple student performers.
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Green Mountain
Flora Applegate
Marion
Harry Beckwith
Ella Espy
Emma [Arker
Oscar Kanouff
Starvey Lyman
Dakota
Kittie McDonald
Niagara
Julia Pringle
Lettie Russ
Mabel Taylor
Nellie Vandenburg
Footsteps of
Angels
Linnie Wells
Excelsiors
Mitchell postoffice uncalled letters list ends Oct 15
The list shows uncalled letters at Mitchell postoffice for the week ending Oct 15 including Cahill Rey T M Croft Geo J Eastman O Ernest Peter Henning EC Kelly Alfred Milbroyer A N Mills F P Co Osten Peter Safford Mrs Eliza Spindier James Songstad Thomas Weber Gustaf Wells Harry A Wells R J. Advertised when called. unclaimed letters after two weeks go to the dead letter office. D Hammer P.M.
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Mitchell Postoffice
Cahill
Rey T M Croft
Geo J Eastman
O ' Ernest
Peter Henning
EC Kelly
Alfred Milbroyer
A N Mills
F P & Co Osten
Peter Safford
Eliza Spindier
James Songstad
Thomas ‘Weber
Gustaf Wells
Harry A Wells
R J
D. Hammer
P.M
Indispensable Ballard’s Snow Liniment Ad
Mrs Anna Shoemaker of Marshall Missouri writes Ballard's Snow Liniment is essential for rheumatism neuralgia and lame back. She recommends it for every lady to have at hand and encloses $1 for two bottles sent by agent K L Gale.
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Anna Shoemaker
Marshall, Mo
Ballard
K. L. Gale
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Offered For Skin Ailments
Advertising copy for Bucklen's Arnica Salve touts its use on cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims it cures piles or money refunded with price 25 cents per jar. Sold by S H Seall in
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S. H. Seallin
New Jersey Votes Hint at Presidential Canvass
The Democratic majority in Newark hints at a political shift with about 600 votes. observers note the city had a larger Democratic margin last year and fear a stronger Republican showing in the coming presidential election.
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St. Louis
Corkscrew Knife Incident in Aber deen Hits Third Party Politics
Ipswich Tribune notes a prohibition candidate for congress left a pocket knife at a Aber deen hotel described as a two bladed knife with a cork screw attachment. The paper asks Clinton B. Fisk if a corkscrew is a necessary instrument in third party politics.
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Ipswich
Aberdeen
Clinton B. Fisk
Right Sort of Talk in Sanborn County
In democracy every Republican should vote the straight Republican ticket from top to bottom as Democrats will do with theirs. No split in ranks at the polls. With a good clean straight ticket by Sanborn county Republicans, there is no excuse to split. It is time to vote solid now for the likelihood that township representation in conventions next year will hinge on this fall’s party vote.
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Sanborn County
Dr Jing's New Discovery Promised Safe Relief
A guaranteed safe investment offers satisfaction or purchase price refund.Advertisement touts Dr Jing's New Discovery for consumption and lung throat chest ailments including bronchitis and asthma with pleasant taste and safety. Trial bottles free at Scallin's drug store.
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Dr. Jing
Scallin’s
Merit in Drugs Promises Satisfaction Guarantee
The merchant boasts long selling Dr King's New Discovery for consumption Dr King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction. He guarantees results and offers refunds if not satisfied, claiming popularity purely on merit.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
Williams Australian herb pills advertisement promoting beauty
An advertisement claims that women with dull skin and eyes can brighten their appearance by taking Williams Australian herb pills. It promises improved energy and looks and urges purchase for 25 cents at K E Gale's.
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Gale’s
Shilohs Cure and Remedies Advertised for Digestive Ailments
SILILOI's CAVARRO REMEDY offers a positive cure for Catarrh Diptheria and Canker Mouth sold by S. H Seallin. Shiloh's Vitalizer claimed to cure indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite yellow skin offered by S. N. Seallin. Shilohs Cure promises immediate relief with prices 10 50 and 1 sold by S. IL. Scallin.
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Sililoi
S. H Seallin
Shiloh
S. N. Seallin
S. IL. Scallin
Horehound Remedy Proclaimed By Dr Ward In 19th Century
Dr Ward praises horehound as a universal throat and chest remedy. The claim highlights Ballard's Horehound syrup as the best combination for consumption coughs colds bronchitis and throat and chest diseases. A sample bottle is available from agent IX BE Gale.
Wanted Housekeeper for Small Family
An experienced woman is sought to take full charge of the household. Applicants may secure a comfortable home for the winter by applying at this office by November 1.
Calves Wanted at Prairie Hall Farm November December
Prairie Hall Farm Mitchell advertises cows to calve in November and December with guaranteed calving times. Contact BaTEeLy for arrangements.
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Bateely
Prairie Hall Farm
Mitchell
Navison Bros and Seaman Offer City Property Loans
Navison Bros and Seaman advertise loans on city property for long or short terms. They offer special low interest rates for long time on brick or stone business blocks.
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Navison Bros & Seaman
Castoria longstanding family remedy ad jingle
An enduring vintage ad line touts Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood. It traces a family's reliance on Castoria through babyhood childhood adolescence and motherhood with repeated claims of soothing and safe use.
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Ordeval
Champeny Bros
Milwaukee Company
Round House
In’s Drug
J. &. W. Harker
Fosdick
Moeny Bros
Tlood
Australia
Cellent
Sahin & Baer
Ators
Putnam’s
Jack Beattie
Ayer
Edith
Gilbert
W. H. Walker
Mary’s
South Dakota Educational
Redfield
Yankton
Si University
Nunother
John M. Walden
D. Foss
John P. Newman
Bhaimed Weilige
Charlie Burnside
Pierre
Iuron
Iland County
Spencer
Pby
Rhoades
Mitchell, DW
Aubinee
the Board of County Commissioners
The
People’s’ Caucuses
East Side
West Side
Bie Election Money
Mitchell District
Rev
C. B. Clark
P.A. Sanders
Derby Burnside
Castoria
Miss
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