Local notices mix with travel, politics and business chatter
A compilation notes fresh bulk oysters for sale and aquifer work, political figures visiting Mitchell, and several moves and business changes. Mentions include M. A. Reeves near Mitchell, J. R. Hutchison in Ames, and Miltimore replacing Steward in meat trade. Also referenced are Crow Creek and Winnebago land affidavits, Hart and Hatton case dismissal, and W. A. Barber earning a five year state certificate. Substantial local movements include James Clark relocating from Nebraska to Mitchell and Harry Lamar relocating to Hawarden while with McCormack Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
Hood
M. H. Ward
J. P Steward
Beheadings and a Patent Cure for Consumption Highlighted
A Pekin newspaper notes widespread beheading among editors while warning readers against consumption. An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for weak lungs and related illnesses, with a testimonial from W G Rocers praising its effectiveness and offering a sealed book for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Stamps
la Fayette Co
Arkansas
R. V. Pierce
F. A. Cleary
W. GC. Rocers, M. D
Neighborhood News From Ethan And Surrounding Towns
Brendon Herr contemplates winter departure, Harry Perkins loses a fine horse recently, and many locals report visits, travel to Mitchell, and debates. G B Kelsey fights for treasurership while Mrs Moon dies aged 89. numerous social events, lectures, contests, and a G A R gathering fill the week.
Death of an Honored Citizen David Hammer Passes Away
Obituary notes Mitchell prominence with fifteen years as a pioneer and postmaster. David Hammer born 1813 in Kentucky, served in Indiana and Illinois, helped railroad ventures, long public career including McGregor and Western Railroad and Mitchell post office. Survived by wife and children Frank M Hammer A A Hammer Alice O Hammer and Mrs Augustus French. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p.m. CARD OF THANKS also included for Masonic fratern ity and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hammer
Mitchell
Milwaukee Road
Sheldon
Iowa
McGregor and Western Railroad Company
Chicago, Milwaukee and
South Dakota
Cleveland
Judge Hammer
Knox County
Kentucky
Putman County
Indiana
Kane County
Illinois
Meringo
Ill
Supreme Court
Cook County
Ills
Chicago
McGregor
State Senate
Frank M
A. A. Hammer
Alice O'Hammer
Augustus French
Mitchell Capital Weekly Capital sample copies mailed
Mitchell Printing Company will send 500 extra copies of the Weekly Capital as samples to farmers within 30 miles of Mitchell. The twelve page weekly offers general country news, a fine miscellany, and county updates. Subscriptions cost one dollar per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Printing Company
Mitchell
Price of Wool Debate in South Dakota Letter
A Gazette response challenges F. M. Hopkins of the wool growers association and his figures on wool prices under McKinley and Wilson bills. It argues the quoted prices are false and notes wool price depends on grade and region with three grades each in Ohio Oregon and western territories. The piece mocks Populist campaign rhetoric and calls for authentic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Hopkins
Wool Growers Association of
South Dakota
Hopkins
Ohio
Oregon
Territory
Wool prices and a near miss spark political reflections
The article tracks historical wool price ranges across regions and years, notes a Jan 26 1894 price low under McKinley era context, and contrasts free wool with protection. It then reports William R. Foster’s narrow escape as a brakeman near Mitchell and Aberdeen after a brakeman fall. Union Township hosts a Republican rally in German to rally voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Oregon
Territory
Republican
William R. Foster
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Perry Township Republican meeting draws strong turnout
In Perry Township, Messrs. F. M. Goodykoontz and J. C. Kelso addressed a well attended meeting last evening. As with Republican gatherings, the audience listened attentively and the event proceeded smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Mizener
Everitt Smith
Badger Township
Mr. Mizener
Brough
Mr. Smith
Messrs
F. M. Goodykoontz
J. C. Kelso
Perry
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H McLean
C. I. Miltimore
Hanson County
W. H. McKeel
Sanborn County
Charles Mix County
M. E. Hawley
Sioux City
C. J. Stevens
Nichols Bros
John McArthur
Margaret Wilson
Annabel McKenzie
Wabasha, Minn
W. A. Moore
Eiverybody
Teal
Jos. Harker
Peck School
Department At
Washington
Crow Creek
Winnebago Reservation
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hart & Hatton
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Plankinton
R. N. Kratz
Douglas County
Tobin
Rome
W. A. Barber
Harry Lamar
Hawarden
Mr. Lamar
McCormack Company
China
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Nighborhood News
Brendon
Herr
Harry Perkins
Frank Kilborn
C. F. Raymond
Wm. Higman
Ethan Asa Dodd
E. Lawrie
Utah
Ethan
Rose Sheeder
Lewis
Morrison
Center School
Corps
Bethel
Stowell
Carrie Stowell
Newell
O. N. Newell
Judge Powers
Bayley
Bert Warfield
Emsley
Mesdames Pringle
Sanders
al Hillman
Mr. Vernon
Mrs. Bronson
David Owens
Mt. Vernon Merchandise Co
Masons
M. M. George
Mt. Vernon
Suelduo
M. E. Church
Ernest Holmes
Mary Momsen
Nettie Trotter
Mabel Edgington
Gertie Brownell
Ernest Shepherd
Myrtle Brownell
Badger
O. S. Burke
Tyner
Missouri
Feeney
Messrs. Powers
Mer
Fannie Clark
Woonsocket
John
Will Ford
Hagerman Farm
Sam. Austin
O. D. Stearns
Ella Sweet
Waugh
Forbes
Dakota
Peck Schol House
Ward Academy
Cox
Austin Clark
D. Cox
Evan Watkins
John Smith
Adams
Minnesota
Bryant
Ira Frazer
John Gillfillen
Davison County
University Notes
Graham
State University
Miss Moon
Smith
Brown
Brush
Taylor
Rena Smith
Frank Wright
Parkston
H. C. Preston
Alexandria
Chas. Connelly
Connelly
Lizzie Gleason
A. B. Rowley
S. D
Women’s Relief Corps
Masonic
Babcock
Mitchell Capital
The
Union Township
Goodykoontz
Helwig
Perry Township
W. J. Healey Hardware CO
MR. Ishael
Mannheimer, Lipman & Iserel
Thompson
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