Street Talk and Local Notices in Mitchell
A mix of ads and brief notices from Mitchell includes Rowley & Co. inviting town visitors to call, W. A. Scott selling vacant Fourth Street lots, and Rev S J Winegarr moving to Piesb Street. Also promotions for Shiloh’s remedies, Wright’s tooth soap, California Fig Laxative, a lecture by Rev Sam Small on September 14 two days, a cancer operation by Dr C C Seaman, a wedding of Peter Welch and Miss Sadie Lester, and a Baptist Sunday school picnic at White’s Grove Tuesday with games, music, and dinner offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowley & Co
W. A. Scorn
East Fourth Street
W. A. Scott
Rev. S.J. Winegarr
Piesb Street
Langdon
CG. Applegate
Wright
Scallin
Alex. Mitchell
California
N. Scallin
Sam Small
Tink Opera House
Mitchell
C. C. Seaman
Delmont
Orville W. Walker
Jerome Wiltse
Walker
Seaman
Lester
Peter Welch
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Sadie Lester
Justice Abbey
Baptist Sunday School
White's Grove
Duesday
Mitchell Welcomes Judge Gifford Lincoln Delegation Home
Canton dispatch to the Sioux City Journal reports Judge Gifford and the Lincoln county delegation received a hearty Mitchell welcome on their return from the Jluron convention. They were greeted by a band and a large citizen delegation, escorted through a festively decorated city amid a full ovation, solidifying warm local friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Sioux City Journal
Judge Gifford
Lincoln County
Mitchell
Jluron
Lyons Plans New House After Moving Corner on Whird and Kimball
Jas Lyons moves his house at the corner of Whird and Kimball streets in prep for a new structure. Vlaws for the proposed structure are not yet settled but Lyons aims for a commodious and convenient design. Fullerton also appears to have decided that repainting will improve the lumber office’s appearance as work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Lyons
Whird and
Kimball Streets
Mr. Lyons
Fullerton
Mitchell post office uncalled letters listed for Sept 2
The following names are uncalled for at Mitchell post office: Abramson M M Anderson Ada 3uflin Mr J M Bray Mrs N Grown Mrs L Barker Fred C Carey M 18 Caldwell Myrtle Cleophas Ix Cody Darnell Anna Qoreman Grumwood NG Geettsch Ilaas Ilarding Rey Geo Hazen L Harding Louis Hanneman Gullin Samuel Harrington Jorgenson Jacob Morrison John Persard John Smith BA Sullivan Con Wright Edward Wright Jenny D Woodruff Harry Vaullion Mr N. When called please say advertised. If not claimed in two weeks they go to the dead letter office. D Hammer P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Abramson
M M_ Anderson
Ada
J M
Bray
N Grown
L Barker
Fred C Carey
Caldwell
Myrtle Cleophas
Ix Cody
K Darnell
Anna Qoreman
Grumwood
NG Geettsch
Ilaas Ilarding
Rey Geo Hazen
L$ Harding
The Sanborn to be Reopened With New Manager Hoon
I M Hoon of Plankinton will reopen The Sanborn around the 12th inst. He brings 16 years as a Vinton Louisiana school principal and two years in Plankinton, plus six summers running the Park Hotel at Clear Lake. The Sanborn is being repaired and refurnished to be a first class hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Hoon
Plankinton
Hoon
Vinton
Park Hotel
Clear Lake
Joan
Sanborn
Joe Morrow
Sanborn House
Capital dispute and disease prevention notes
The article discusses shifts in capital location sentiment among Clay county voters with Mitchell rising as a strong contender against Pierre. It also cautions farmers about a recurring livestock disease and outlines sanitary measures to prevent its spread, including separating diseased animals, burying carcasses, and water treatment guidelines.
Banker Henry Teases Sioux Falls In Capital Contest
In conversation with a Republican reporter, D H Henry of Chamberlain argues Sioux Falls holds the inside track in the capital contest while Chamberlain should stop spending more on the campaign. He suggests Chamberlain will draw out of the race, noting that capital campaigns require funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Henry
Chamberlain
Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Dr. Henry
Mt Vernon Church Services Announced For Sabbath and Week
At Mt Vernon a quarterly meeting is scheduled for next Sabbath with Rev. Watson Thatcher of Illinois to preach at 10 AM and Rev C B Clark at 8 PM. The presiding elder will preach at Welch school house next Monday evening with no service next Sabbath there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Watson Thatcher
Illinois
C. B. Clark
Welch School
Farm exhibit at Davison county state fair highlights yields
A sample bundle of wheat five feet tall and oats taller were shown for the Davison county exhibit. Wheat came from a fourteen acre field yielding 806 bushels and oats from a six acre field yielding 184 bushels. Farmer F B Angell of Prosper township presented the entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
F. B. Angell
Prosper Township
Advice on cattle disease likened to human health
Dr. D. E. Collins compares cattle disease to human health saying man is an animal and would not stay healthy if placed in the same harsh surroundings as cattle. The letter emphasizes environment as a factor in disease and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Collins
Yankton
Clean up yards to stop typhoid from polluted water
The Providence board of health 1888 report ties a typhoid outbreak to sewerage runoff into the Pawtucket river and contaminated drinking water. It notes filters catch bacilli but do not purify chemical and biological danger, urging removal of manure piles and immediate cleanup near wells to prevent contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health of
Providence
Rhode Island
Natick
Pawtucket
Alimentary Canal
Mitchell
Normal School at Madison Adds Professors Beadle and Dempster
Prof Geo A McFarland leaves his secretary post to chair psychology and pedagogy at the state normal school in Madison. The 280 attendance last year will rise. New faculty members join: Gen W H H Beadle as president and Prof Frank Dempster as professor. Beadle expected to elevate the school’s standing similarly to the state university under Dr Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. McFarland
Scotland
Territorial Board of Education
Madison
State Normal School
McFarland
W. H. H. Beadle
Dakota
Frank Dempster
Beadle
State University
Olson
Wyckoffs Welcomed Home After Cedar Rapids Trip
Rev and Mrs Hardy E Wyckoff returned yesterday from Cedar Rapids Iowa. The M E society ladies organized a neat surprise at the Wyckoff home with an elegant dinner and warm reception for the returning travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy E. Wyckoff
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
M. E. Society
Wyckoff
Patents Received List With Multiple Inventor Claims
A compiled register shows numerous patent receipts listing applicant names such as Wright Foss Kilborn Oates Herrick Murphy Dorgen Sonen Gortmaker Kinzley Conover Calmody Holmes Biehmer Rowe Anderson Isher Kieffer Burroughs Sterling Wiley Parker Grasel Mayer Jacoby Lewis Netland Trotter Tracy Anton Mills Severson Jacoby Larrie Barry Arp McCracken Gagin Hess Webb Utter Jordal Arnish Fisher Grover Jameson Siddons Florens Florens Standenwier Crampton Champlin Johnson Haugen Clayton Henmiller Rehberg Owens Akre Gaylord Luss Burke Strands others, with varied township and section indicators. The list reads as a long ledger of inventor names and parcel identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Wright
W Foss
R Kilborn
J Oates
I A Herrick
Murphy
M Dorgen
P J Sonen
J Gortmaker
J Kinzley
Hi D Conover
J Calmody
W Holmes
I Biehmer
D B Rowe
M Anderson
M Isher
I Kieffer
T P Burroughs
T Sterling
ID Wiley
Io Parker
Grasel
G Mayer
L Jacoby
J B Lewis
PS Netland
M ‘Trotter
R J ‘Tracy
N Anton
L Mills
G H Severson
C McKee
W D Brown
V Brown
R M Barry
Arp
McCracken
Gagin
I. J Hess
W W. Webb
Wilson
F Siddons
A A Rowland
W Garney
P Florens
P J Florens
J Standenwier
A J Bergrath
E L Clarke
E P Akre
J M Gaylord
A Tluss
D Braught
F Burgess Sw
H Clayton Se
H W. Mckee
J Ingenthron
J Wagner
A N Anderson Nw
FL Wales Ne
Blanchard
A McKune
M Metcalf Ne
J Christopher Sw
A O Taylor Sn
E Carpenter
C G Gehring
J I* Bissell
C Sharke Ne
D Ri Hughes Nw
Ro Hughes Sw
J W Wright Se
H Dockstader Nw
C Hinrich Se
IE J Sharon In
A Jacobson Se
J Anderson Nn
E Byrne Nw
P Olson
I Galen
Sandberg
H L Thompson
C O Wigh
C O Sonnesse
Natz Nw
F D Hyer
H T Moss
M Youatt
R Nourse
H Quersen
W H Cook
P Davis
E A Palmer
S A Brakke
A Johnson
O E Anderson
C Belrns
S Erickson
L Yorty
O Tystad
W Neiser
P Gulickson
J Morgan Nw
N H Thompson
C J Goronson
T O Strand
HH Hohn
J Grant
F Balton
Stegmeyer
Wolbert
A Darling
Schaub
HI O Lee
Kingsbury
Anys
O Knight
Fennstahl
F Eich
A W Fish
HL Boehmer
P Houck
Bodine
Mitchell Capital Boomers Head to Aberdeen for Conference
A large delegation of Mitchell supporters traveled to Aberdeen to press the case for their town in the race against Pierre. Notables from Mitchell include Er G Palmer of Sioux City and Editor Taylor of Alexandria, among others who pledge to urge Mitchell’s claims and seek votes in Hanson and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Er. G. Palmer
Sioux City
Pierre
Taylor
Alexandria
Hanson County
John Rogers
Plankinton
A. F. Grim
Parkston
Autchinson
Eden Maxwell
Scotland
Ben Homme
Geo. Johnston
John D. Lawler
E. L B. Gracy
J. T. Atkins
F. M. Hammer
A. W. Slager
J. E. Wells
L. Q. Hardesty
D. A. Mizener
L. W. Adams
W. E. Randall
Jack Beatty
Pierre Pointers. Investors view Pierre prospects as disappointing
S H Agnew of Alexandria visited Pierre to invest but found the town sparse, largely vacant stores, and few buyers. Eden Maxwell of Scotland sent an agent who also found little to purchase. E C Palmer of Sioux City refused Pierre last week but would invest in Mitchell if chosen by the Aberdeen conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Agnew
Alexandria
Pierre
Mr. Agnew
Peerless
Eden Maxwell
Scotland
Manitoba Mortgage Investment Company
Agnew
E. C. Palmer
Sioux City
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Capital Investment wins on North Western line poll
On the North Western through passenger from Huron to Pierre Friday morning W G James of Artesian a Capital Investment director tallied votes Mitch ell 48 Pierre 28 Chamberlain 17 Huron 9 Sioux Falls 7 A clear majority over Pierre plus strong showing for the line reflect broad support for the cause praised by supporters as marching on through the capital route
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western
Huron
Pierre
W. G. James
Artesian
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Valuable horse dead at Duncan's livery
Fred Golddust, a valuable thoroughbred stallion owned by James Farmer, collapsed and died in his stall Sunday afternoon at Duncan's livery. The sudden death surprised owners, with post mortem findings indicating heart disease as the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Golddust
James Farmer
Duncan’s
Capital Talk at Home on Capital Location Debate
A Republican office receives capital literature from a rival, presenting a Dakota map with two circles centered on Ifuron and Pierre. Population figures inside each circle imply which city would most benefit state residents, arguing for Mitchell’s potential capital vote over Pierre and warning against Pierre property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Ifuron
Pierre
South Dakota
Watertown
Minnesota
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Piclom
Maples Ee
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Williams and Weed Transfer South Dakota Journal Lease
I J Williams of Williams Weed & Co managers of the South Dakota Journal Yankton traveled to Aberdeen Tuesday. The lease held by the firm has been surrendered to Stephenson Brothers, owners of the publication. The paper will continue under new ownership and Williams plans to pursue other journalism ventures while Weed remains with the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I.J. Williams
Williams, Weed & Co
South Dakota Journal
Yankton
Aberdeen
Williams
Weed
Journal
Dakota Press
Accidental Shooting at Troy Laundry Office
Henry Harrison proprietor of the Troy steam laundry was accidentally shot in the knee by clerk Otto Yetchkee in the Alex Mitchell office Tuesday morning. A hammerless 32 caliber revolver, thought unloaded, was cocked while being waved about. physicians Crane and Bainbridge attempted to locate the ball but did not recover it. The wound is painful but not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harrison
Troy
Otto Yetchkee
Alex Mitchell
Harrison
Yetchkee
State Fair Rates Discussed by South Dakota Board
Hon J V White of Clay Hon Abe Van Osdel of Yankton and C A Wad dock of Bon Slomme directors of the South Dakota board of agriculture for the 1st 2nd and 3rd districts and O S H Barrett Ver million treasurer of the board moved to Aberdeen for a directors meeting today to seek better freight rates than railroads offer The group fears low stock and farm products at the fair without cheaper rates A round trip fare of one dollar has been secured with a possibility of a further reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. White
Clay
Abe van Osdel
Yankton
C. A. Waddock
Bon Slomme
South Dakota Board of Agriculture
O. S H. Barrett
Vermillion
Aberdeen
Convention Leaves Huron Residents With Disgust
The article reports that Huron's recent convention failed to win support and left many attendees unhappy. Scores of people who could not find sufficient food or shelter roamed the town in search of lodging, expressing strong disappointment with the event's outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Huron
Incomplete OCR Echoes State Convention Debate
Fragmentary text discusses whether a person named Ron can accommodate a state convention for three days and entertain the legislature for sixty days, with an implied question about capacity and commitment. The wording is garbled and lacks clear context or names beyond Ron and the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Judge Edgerton Wins Rousing Dakotan Chorus
The audience pressed for a speech from Judge A J Edgerton and after minutes he appeared amid loud cheers. He spoke with fiery eloquence praising republican principles and South Dakota, endorsing the convention platform and its prohibitory clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juron Times
A. J. Edgerton
South Dakota
Edgerton
An Aberdeen Paper Criticized by Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press reports an Aberdeen paper printed an unkind extract about Judge Edgerton and his U S senate candidacy. The Sioux Falls paper condemns the wording noting it was printed without the editor’s knowledge and says it does not reflect well on any candidate including R F Pettigrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls Press
Ress
Aberdeen
Edgerton
United States Senate
R. F. Pettigrew
Bucklen's Arnica Salve sale notice
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with money refunded if not satisfied. Price 26 cents per box sold by S. H. Scall-In.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scall- In
Electric Bitters praised as purer medicine for liver and kidney disorders
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a highly popular remedy. It claims to cure liver and kidney diseases as well as pimples boils and other blood related ailments. It also promises malaria relief and headache constipation and indigestion relief with a satisfaction guarantee and two bottle prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scallin’s
To Exchange One-half interest in a Minnesota roller mill
One-half interest in a good 50-barrel roller mill in Minnesota offered for exchange for South Dakota land. Address Lock Box 301 Salem Dak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
South Dakota
Salem
Stolen Cow From G W Clark Farm in Plano Township
A gray cow four years old with picket rope and halter was stolen from the premises of G. W. Clark in Plano township Hanson county on August 23. A reward of $200 is offered for the cow’s recovery and the thief’s arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Clark
Plano Township
Hanson County
Williams Australian herb pills advertised for women
An advertisement for Williams Australian herb pills promises to refresh women who feel languid. It claims clearer color, brighter eyes, and renewed vitality after taking the pills as directed, offered at Gale's for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
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H Koepsell
E R Johnston
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Pierre Pointers
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Bucklen
Electric Bitters
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California Fig Syrup CO
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