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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1886
Page
5
Train times from the era list arrivals from the East and West with daily and Sunday patterns. It shows passenger and freight movements, specific times such as 9:00 P. M. daily and 10: Auswirkungen of Monday exceptions.
Local ad notes the opening September 14 for WELL BROS Leaders of Low Prices with fall and winter stock touted as largest finest in Dakota. Article mentions free souvnir for visitors and various local notices about Dr Fishblatt visits, rail activity, church plans, and business moves.
The Mitchell community filled the new chapel for the fall term opening. Dr. Pardee presided as Bishop Bowman spoke on the value of Christian training, emphasizing moral and spiritual education alongside intellect. Dr. Brush and Dr. Brush, led by Dr. Pardee, outlined progress and sacrifices. Rev Spring er urged conference support to strengthen the college’s footing.
Marriage announced for William P. Sterling and Filena A. Reed both of Rome township in a Saturday ceremony at Judge Winslow Abbey's home. An infant son of G C Rober died shortly after birth with funeral held yesterday. James Foster, aged eighteen months, died at Ravena and will be buried after services at J S Foster's residence.
The City Council met as an equalization board and will likely continue each evening this week. Mr. Mentzer, for the right of way committee, reports two thirds of city right of way adjusted and nearly all rural segments between Mitchell and Salem secured except about four and a half miles. Settlements require $15,532 in payments.
At a special meeting Mayor Taylor and eight aldermen discussed West Fifth street residents petitions. Additional cost is about 2800 dollars to install four inch pipe from Main to Fifth Edmunds Fourth and Third streets and Burr street. Farmers meet to push city scales with Blanchard Hannett and R. T. Robinson committee appointed to negotiate with council. Also a dead letter notice lists undelivered mail in Mitchell Dak for week ending Sept 20 1886.
Scoggin and Baird have opened a new business on the corner of Lawler and Second streets featuring a grocery selection and Farmers' Sheds connected for farmers to buy groceries at bargains and have teams fed and cared for at low rates.
O. B. Bates of Perry township reports a flowing well on his farm six miles north. At 255 feet depth it yields about two hundred barrels daily of excellent water, a bonanza for the farmer and neighborhood.
A lengthy record lists land claims, proof rejections, cancellations, and rulings from sept 13 to sept 18 1886. Entries name Martin McNamara Wilson Sig G Dollie Hughes Knute Hefte Elmer Barnhart Morris Barnhart Michael McCarthy Galvin and others with actions including proof rejection, new proof allowed, appeals sent to the secretary dismissed or closed, and requirements on residence declarations and affidavits. A civic note mentions Mitchell university subsidy talks with local citizens and the M E conference potential control of property.
Republican Q O Stanchfield of Mitchell declares his candidacy for sheriff of Davison County subject to the Republican county convention. He signs the notice dated September 15 1886 and closes with respect.
EE Whittlesey announces candidacy for district attorney of Davison County pending Republican convention approval. A Badger township caucus is set at Pine schoolhouse on October 2 at 2 PM to elect four delegates for the county convention in Mitchell on October 6 at 2 PM.
The Tobin township Republicans are called to meet at the Grady school house on October 2 at 2 p m to elect three delegates for the Republican county convention to be held at Mitchell on October 6, 1886. Committeeman 5 M Daniels.
The Hurley resident 8 E Mitchell recounts suffering with chronic catarrh and lung trouble for over a year. After Dr Fishblatt treated him on October 6 he recovered enough to work again and urges friends to seek the same care.
Mrs M A Conway at Miss Boulton's old stand announces daily arrival of new millinery stock. She invites Mitchell ladies and nearby customers to call and examine. Aims to keep a first class assortment across all millinery branches.
A mix of classified style items including a second hand square piano for sale or trade from Gro A Silsey, a note on lumber and iron goods by L W Adams, and a nine percent farm mortgage loan offer from Edward DeEv y of Mitchell South Dakota. Also endorsements for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with multiple sales notes from Hammer and Trammer Des Moines and remarks by wholesale jeweler Mr Hoooker praising the remedy.
A witty riddle frames a race winner as the letter A noting first place. An ad banner promotes Taylor's Premium Cologne claiming top medals for excellence, with sales notes in Atlanta and Gale’s distribution. St Patrick's Pills promise cleansing and pleasant effect for stomach and intestines.
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement claims heat travels faster than cold and promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein for coughs and colds with L. O. Gale as seller. It also touts Ayer's Ague Cure to prevent malaria and eradicate germs, promising a cure in every case.
An 19th century ad page touts West’s Pain King and West’s Liver Pills as universal cures, with bold claims of curing cholera and bowel issues, plus Farm loans and city property financing offered by Davison Bros., Bankers, and L. O. Gale’s druggists. The notices promise low rates for long loans on brick or stone blocks and farm mortgage opportunities.
Capt Coleman on a schooner between Atlantic City and New York used Dr King's New Discovery for consumption after a worsening cough. He found instant relief and his sore chest eased. his children also benefited from a single dose. The remedy is now standard on board. Free trials offered by Slammer & Harmer.
A lithograph of a life size portrait of a St. Louis citizen's wife tied to Pozzoni's Medicated Complexion Powder. The 30 by 38 inch card is described as the handsomest and most expensive ever offered. Requests for copies require 25 cents postage to J. A. Pozzoni, St. Louis.
Advertisement listing Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of pain relief and dysentery cure. Promotes West's Cough Syrup for colds and sore throats and touts West's World Wonder Family Liniment as universal external remedy. Mentions prices and sellers L O Gale and I C tale with multiple druggists.
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