Dakota News Roundup and Political Trials in Dakota
Sioux City mayor cracks down on gamblers while central Dakota gains notice. Governor race talk swirls as Tennessees Taylor moves amid presidential instruction. Dakota farmers warned to till deeply for real crops, not rely on luck. Legislatures in Davison Aurora Brule counties set for Friday with Mentzer and Gates as leading contenders. Climate and soil praised for steady prosperity if farmers plow and plant with care.
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Davison
Aurora
Brule
T. F. Mentzer
H.E. Gates
Gates & Foote
Kimball
Aurora County
Dakota
Union
East
Local Rites and Obituary Notice for September 1886
At the residence of T W D Orswell on September 8, 1886, 8 O Kimball married Miss Lou M Orswell with Rev I T Curl and Rev J C Kelso officiating. Kimball will reside in San Diego California. Died at 6 AM Monday September 6, 1886, Robert H only son of R H and Mary Curley aged six weeks. Funeral from Second Street residence at 10 AM.
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T. W. D. Orswell
I. T. Curl
J. C. Kelso
O. Kimball
Lou M. Orswell
Mrs. Kimball
San Diego
California
Ats
Robert H
R. H
Mary Curley
Second Street
Shot in the Heel Near Badger Township Incident
N Hagerman of Badger township narrowly survived a serious accident Tuesday while hunting. While shoeing his boot with cloth he used the muzzle of a breach loader to aid the process, the gun discharged and blew away the flesh on his heel.
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N. Hagerman
Badger Township
W C T U Booth Profit At Fair Grounds
The ladies of the W C T U collected 2105 dollars at their fair booth. They paid 50 dollars to managers and 15 dollars in incidental expenses, leaving 840 dollars in the treasury. Funds will cover new dishes national dues literature at the fair and 325 dollars for new library books just purchased.
Catholic Confirmation at Rome Bishop Marty Arrives
Today at the Rome church fifteen miles south of here a confirmation will be held with Bishop Marty presiding. He arrived from the north yesterday and was met at the depot by Mr. Henry Koch who escorted him to Father Sheehan's home. Father Lamech with Henry Shultz James Toban and over forty horsemen in colored sashes accompanied them to Rome. A large crowd was expected though many band boys were away. One hundred and thirty-
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Rome
Here
Marty
Henry Koch
Father Sheehan
Father Lamech
Henry Shultz
James Toban
Bishop Marty
Mitchell Rocks To Scotland Line Opens Great North South Route
Eight persons, mostly young, will be confirmed today. The last spike tied Mitchell to Scotland completing the great Jim river route. This opens a through line from Ellendale via Mitchell to Sioux City with connections to Yankton and Scotland. Telegraph poles extend to Ethan. County commissioners met September 6 1886, to levy taxes for the year. G B Kelsey chairman pro tem. minutes attest.
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Mitchell
Scotland
Sioux City
Yankton
Ellendale
Tripp
Armour
Ethan
Board of County Commissioners
A. D
G. B. Kelsey
W. W. Gardner
A. Platner
G. LB. Kelsey
Lewis
Beulah Melon Days and Local News Amid Wheat Yields
Beulah notes a varied mix of local items. Widespread wheat yields reach ten to thirteen bushels per acre. A newborn boy brings smiles to Oliver Pine, while M. D. Lewis remains on his farm. The United Brethren meeting is planned at Pine school house with Elder Wymer guiding. Local residents travel to the Missouri river, and Beulah hopes for county office representation with M. L. Bobb nominated for treasurer.
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Messrs
Oliver Pine
United Brethren Quarterly Meeting
Pine School House
Elder Wymer
J. W. Mason
Jake
Joe Lehman
Henry Andrews
Walter Pine
Missouri River
Beulah
M. L. Bobb
Preaching at School House Next Sunday at 3 PM
Rev. C. B. Clark of Mitchell will lead a preaching service at the school house next Sunday at 3:00 in the afternoon. All are invited. Mrs. S. McMaster visited Mrs. L. H. Nabinger last Wednesday. Mr. Annis toured Pleasant Ridge last Tuesday with a steam threshing machine, stopping on Main Street by the hotel and blowing his whistle twice. The Pleasant Ridge residents enjoyed themselves at the Mitchell fair last week.
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C. B. Clark
Mitchell
S. McMaster
L. H. Nabinger
Annis
Pleasant Ridge
Main Street
Mr. Annis
Roseau notes on prizes and town affairs spread
In Rosedale reports the smoke from the north amazes, F Williams wins two first prizes for Short Horn cattle at the Dakota fair, and stormy times loom at the town supervisor meeting over road division. Hutchinson Ebbett and Marsden are railroading. Ackley returns from Huron, Ada Wright home from Mitchell Normal, Lyman ordained at Alexandria Church, family moving soon. Local regard for their departure runs deep with hopes of better schooling.
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F. Williams
Dakota
Messrs. Hutchinson
Ebbett
Marsden
F. L. Ackley
Huron
Sherrill
Lyman
Moose
Morse
Ada Wright
Mitchell Normal School
A. T. Lyman
Alexandria Congregational Church
City Council Proceedings Open With Bills Voted For
At a adjourned meeting Aldermen Gilbert Beckwith Rogers Nunter and Ahern and the Mayor were present. Bills for fire labor and building torn down were referred. Water works bills totaling about four thousand five hundred dollars were ordered paid along with a five thousand four hundred eighty six dollar water pipe bill. Several saloon license bonds were approved. A petition from West Fifth street residents sought water mains. a request for city water works engineer candidates was referred. A farmer petition urged city scales funded by farmers with the city providing site. mayor formed a committee to handle it. Adjourned.
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Gilbert
Beckwith
Rogers
Nunter
Ahern
Fire Company
Wm. Layton
Rhoades, Ramsey & Co
Crooks & Leonard
John Reagan
Edward Foley
James Gormley
R. C. Wills & Co
Fred Widmann
Meilenz
Byron McNeill
D. C. Lewis
John Bowar
Geo. H. Marker
Joseph E. McCormick
Davison County
Mitchell
F. Goodykoontzz
Hunter, Ahern
Food Frauds in Baking Powders Exposed by Analysts
A public warning on lime and alum adulteration in cheap baking powders. Prof Mott and other chemists report most brands contain lime or alum, except Royal. Lime adds weight but harms digestion and kidneys. alum also dangerous. Pure powders from reputable makers are urged to ensure wholesome food.
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Mott
U. S
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J. F. Bradley
Cook Block
Post Office
W. Adams
1St Street
Mai
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Lindale
W. F. Fowler
M. D
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Rockport
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