Mitchell Fair Week Promises Big Dakota Exhibit
Mitchell hosts the South Dakota fair Sept 24 to 28 with heavy emphasis on livestock and agricultural displays. A cent a mile rail rate aims to attract crowds from Dakota and neighboring states, with prominent speakers and large exhibitor participation expected from Yankton, Aberdeen, Milbank and Brookings.
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Mitchell
Gale
Champeny Bros
Iss Coughlin
American Express
Sept
A. Q. Johnson
Bushnell
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakota
Alex. A. Arnold
Wisconsin Agricultural Society
West
A. E. Stevenson
Illinois
South Dakota
Huron
Brookings
The
Agricultural College
Glenn
Milbank
Faulkton
Sioux Falls
Jim
Yankton Press
John T. Coxhead
Davison County Democratic Delegates Convene at Court House
The first straightout Democratic delegate meeting on record in Davison County met Saturday at the court house. Chairman Hammer opened proceedings and J. M. Adams was named chairman with W. W. Emmons as secretary, establishing a permanent organization. Committees on credentials and delegates were formed, with reports listing delegates from nearly all townships and directing support for J. K. Johnson as county representative.
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Davison County
Court House
Hammer
J. M. Adams
W.w.emmons
Brendon
R.D. Welch
Messrs. Welch
M.dougherty
T.j.edggerly
Prosper
Mitchell
J. K. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Farmers’ Elevator
Perry
Wm. Herbert
Badger
J. B. Davis
F. W. Glover
East Side
R. D. Welch
West Side
J. D. Wood
Beulah—A Murphy
P. Robbins
Prosper—A. Stephens
Lisbon
J. A. Saunders
Union
I. Wingly
Rome— I. Knudson
Tobin
James Grady
Baker
Idwin ‘Tobin
Joe Ryan
White Lake
Council
Mugwump Ticket Emerges From Dakota Democratic Assembly
A Kimball convention produced a mugwump style ticket for council and house. Council nominee is Joe C. Ryan of White Lake, a banker broker and lawyer, a Democrat. House nominees include John K. Johnson of Mt. Vernon, manager of a farmer elevator and Farmers Alliance officer, an anti Powell Republican. Aaron A. Doty of Brule County, farmer with uncertain political antecedents. The gathering was harmonious and guided by plans from the governor’s office at Bismarck for strong district operation.
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Kimball
Tor
Joe C. Ryan
White Lake
Aurora County
John K. Johnson
Mt. Vernon
Davison County
Farmer’s Elevator
Farmers’ Alliance
Aaron A. Doty
Brule County
Farmer
Bismarck
Dakota
Ladies' Fair Committee Appointed by Board of Agriculture
The board appoints committees of ladies to decorate departments and solicit exhibits. Art gallery duties go to Mesdames Knowles Windle Whittlesey. Fancy work assigned to Mesdames Seaman and I. M. Wammer with Miss Rowley. Pantry stores to Mesdames Morrow Slugerman and Beckwith.
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Board of Agriculture
Mesdames Silsby
Geo. A. Johnston
KR. Nixratz
Mesdames Knowles
Windle and Whittlesey
Mesdames Seaman
I’. M. Wammer
Miss Rowley
Mesdames Morrow
Slugerman
Peculiar Politics at Dual Delegates Rally
W W Emmons of Blendon township signed in as an anti Powell Republican delegate while J K Johnson from Vernon was also a Republican delegate to the convention, though slated as Democratic candidate for the legislature. The piece ponders whether they acted as Democrats under false pretenses or have changed loyalties.
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W. W. Emmons
Blendon Township
J. K. Johnson
Legislative
Vernon
Worthy Object Seeks Help For Widow and Children
A fundraising paper circulated Monday by Chas Fix to raise money for building a house for Mrs Wm Wendt a widow with three children. The family moved from the south side after selling their home and returning here after the husband died of malarial fever. Those who can help may leave word at Kreyer's barber shop.
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Chas
Fix
Wm. Wendt
Ler
Sioux City
Kreyer
Uncalled Letters At Mitchell Post Office Advertised List
The list of uncalled letters ending Sept 17 includes Bailey Emily Anderson Bradley Chisholm J A Dunlap Miss E Feley J L Willd G J Gaines Mrs C E Hath Mrs H A Haines John Johnson Christ K Morton Mr J A Kemmers Mrs A B Marcussin Wm Mames Mr N M Martin Mr M D Rockwell Mr L N St Mills Mr Sutley H F If called please say advertised Uncalled letters will be forwarded to the dead letter office after two weeks D TlAsrwer P M
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Mitchell
Bailey
Emily Anderson
Bradley Chisholm
J A Dunlap
E Feley
J L Willd
G J Gaines
C E Hath
H A Haines
John Johnson
Christ K Morton
J A Kemmers
A B Marcussin
Wm Mames
N M Martin
M D Rockwell
L N St Mills
Sutley
Free medical cure recipe offered by Rochester man
A Rochester advertisement states a man named W. A. Noyes will send free by mail a German French or English recipe claimed to cure debility and nervous complaints after testing it in thousands of cases. Directions for use included.
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W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
N. Y
Democrats Confident in J. K. Johnson Win for Legislature
Davison county delegates ride west to Kimball for the legislative convention as Champenyeros anticipate a busy trade week. The university board seeks bids to rebuild the Mitch ell school with a $10,000 fall contract, keeping Dakota university a Mitchell fixture. Kings optometer offers free eye exams to determine exact lens power, with H Scallin druggist and optician nearby.
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Davison County
Kimball
Champenyeros
J. K. Johnson
Ayer
Sarsaparilla
University Board
Minneapolis
Dakota University
Mitchell
Balloon ascent thrills crowds at Minnesota fairgrounds
The Pioneer Press describes Prof. Hunt's balloon exhibition at the state fairgrounds on a Wednesday. The real balloon rose and battled wind to about 1500 feet before Oscar Ifunt descended by parachute. The ascent and decline were successful, with the balloon landing near the stock barns after gas release and descent lasting several minutes.
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Pioneer Press
Hunt
Minnesota
Oscar Ifunt
An Old-Fashioned Home Made Remedy Promises Relief
Horehound syrup touted as a universal throat and lung healer. Prevents opiates, guarantees relief for consumption bronchitis asthma sore throat coughs colds and similar ailments. Free sample offered by K EB Gale.
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K. EB. Gale’s
Damon and Pythias headlining at the rink during fair week
Ruby LaFayette leads a nine or more member dramatic company with an acclaimed Sioux City engagement. They bring a fine wardrobe and orchestra and plan Damon and Pythias on stage. The note mentions a charity purse for Mr Dennis after a family tragedy. Teachers certification exams are scheduled for Mitchell with a first grade session and an earlier exam day avoided due to county nominating events.
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Mitchell
Fiat
B. Rogers
Jtewater
Wisconsin
Des
Wood
Bilover
Kimball
Crane
Alex Mitchell
Bushnell
Page
Bismarck Tribune
Dakota
Davis
Ampun- Lican
Ruby LaFayette
Sioux City
Damon and Pythias
Court House
Il. L. Bras
Lizzie Noble Funeral Attended by Large Circle
The funeral of Miss Lizzie Noble occurred Sunday afternoon and drew a large crowd from family and friends. Rev. Mr. Adkinson led the services with six young school friends serving as pallbearers. A long line of carriages followed the hearse to the cemetery.
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Lizzie Noble
Mr. Adkinson
Resolution endorses Goff map for teaching United States history
At the county teachers institute the resolution states that Goff's historical map of the United States is a valuable aid for teaching United States history. It notes practical results observed in a class of young pupils and supports use especially for young scholars.
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Goff
United States
Williams Australian herb pills advertised to women
A 19th century ad promises women will look attractive if their skin is clear and eyes bright after taking Williams Australian herb pills. It claims languor will disappear and compares users to other women. Sold for 25 cents at IX BE Gale's.
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Gale's
Lone Trapper's Museum Exhibits In Mitchell
The Lone Trapper's Museum opens on First Street between Lawler and Kimball streets in Mitchell and stays until after the fair. It houses 100 birds and animals from Dakota and four living alligators with admission 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. T. N. Prather offers cash for any alive and unharmed birds and animals.
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Mitchell
First Street
Lawler
Kimball Streets
Dakota
T. N. Prather
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician, retired, received from an East India missionary a formula for a plant based cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all throat and lung ailments also a radical cure for ne ruly ailments as described in the text.
Popular approval of California Vig Syrup Co remedy
Public favor for Syrup of Sigs as a pleasant effective substitute for bitter liver medicines, with rapidly rising sales and noticeable first dose benefits. Sold by 5. H. Scallin.
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California Vig Syrup Co
Scallin
Davison county institute closes after week of praise
The Normal Institute in Davison County ends at noon Saturday after a successful week of teaching. Supt ras and instructors H E Kratz P A Reno and Mrs Ella Swett led enthusiastic sessions. Resolutions laud thanks to instructors, supervisors, churches, and the Dakota University faculty. Prohibition sentiments and support for local state and national measures follow.
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Davison County
Suptras
Supt. Kratz
Reno
Ella Swett
Davison County Institute
H. E. Kratz
P. A. Reno
N. L. Kras
O. H. Taylor
Mitchell Reprublican
Institute
Edward Ward
Daisy Angell
Lizzie Itony
Mary Skinner
Marky J. Haynes
M.E
America
Mr. Adkinson
Sunday School Convention Program at Nihan Dakota
The district Sunday school convention at Nihan Dakota on Sunday Oct 7 1888 opens at 10 30 with Devotional Exercises. Speeches include The source and extent of the teachers power by Emsley Barnard Rev W Patchin Parkston and The social life of the Sunday school by Mrs Sherreil Lepe Chapel. Afternoon sessions feature more devotions discussions on Sunday school duties and moral growth with presenters Peek Mitchell Peck Swartz and Kratz. Adjournment at 4 15.
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Nihan
Dakota
Barnard
Emsley
Weeeyet
W. Patchin
Parkston
Sherreil
fLepe Chapel
Seligul Jessor
DO Crown
Binstey
Afterncon
M. Peek
Mitchell
Beatie
J. Swartz Parkston
N. Kratz
Harvest Excursions on Minneapolis and St. Louis Line
The Albert Lea Route will sell round trip excursion tickets on August 21, September 1 and 25, October 9 and 23 to points in Minnesota and beyond at one fare for the round trip. Tickets valid 30 days from sale with stop-overs in the sold territory. For rates and maps, contact any agent or write to KE A Wiraken, Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Wiiraken
Minn
GT. & Pla
Horse Mn and Stock Crowers at Gale's Drug Store
Local ad notes liniments leg washers ointments powders and related horse care supplies sold at Gale's Drug Jewelry and Book Store with stable and harness soaps chamois skins sponges and similar items.
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Gale’s Drug
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Mber
Mpeny Bros
Mone
Go Cent & Mile
Fiss Pringle
Niagara Falls
8. H. Scallin’s
Mitchell House
Davison
S. H. Scallin
Post Office
Bloss
Main Street
First National Bank
Curley
Scallins
P. O
Exac
P. O. Co. Ball
Plano
Jorge Logan
Randall & Logan
Shardler House
Chandler
Aew Board of Education
Miss Stanchfield
Miss Bap
Aning
Horning
Fair Grounds
T. J. Ball
A. O. Johnson
Montrose
Secretetary Bushnell
Geo. A. Matthews
J. W. Harden
Harden
Aberdeen
St. Paul
Dr. Kellogg
Flager
Yankton
Yankton County
Yankton City
Rerublicann
Committee On
Skimball Index
Territorial Board
Ile
Redfield
Miles
Ifnb City
Band
Wessington Springs
Lower Brule
Pres. MacLouth
Brookings College
Manitoba Road
Grand Forks
Milwaukee
Armenia
Cass County
Grand Torks
Brookings Creamery Company
Sen. Geo. A. Mathews
BAER
N. B
Weil Bros
Ladies’ Fair Committee
Baseball
Chicago
Boston Ar
Altipherartiete
Nea
Slate Dales
Washington
New York
Pittsburgh
Rereierie
Detroit
D. TlAsrwer, P.M
H.scallin
George Dennis
County Teachers’ Institute
the Normal Institute
Hecess
Horse Mn and
Stock Crowers
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