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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1893
Page
12
A survey of short items shows residents like E H Devy and Sheldon Scogill improving homes on local streets, while Beattie's boy breaks his arm at play. The note also highlights village business, church events, a municipal lawn issue, and a sales pitch for local merchants and the Exposition.
Vernon grain stacks rise as Mitchell visitors and local residents engage in trips and family news. A school board election secures teachers Browne and Haynes, while a new baby greets O E Browne. A planned greyhound coursing meet near Mitchell is pitched by Dr Q Van Hummell with strong local support.
Mrs S G Black died Monday night in Cameron Wisconsin during childbirth. Her body arrived in Mitchell on Wednesday to be buried in Mitchell cemetery after a Catholic church service. She had lived in Mitchell until last September when she married Mr Black, then an Omaha depot operator. Her parents Mr and Mrs Fuller of Plankinton met the funeral notables.
Judge Stein held five World’s Fair directors and officers guilty of contempt for closing the exposition on July 23 despite an injunction. Gage Hutchinson Henrotin McNally Kerfoot fined $1,000 each and jailed until paid. Victor F Lawson fined $100. George R Davis fined $250. Bonds set high. others discharged. Appeals granted pending higher court review. Stevenson spends day in St Paul as tour continues.
The Times reports Bangkok dispatch that negotiations have become secret and public learning is blocked. If the French fleet takes no divergent action, details may be amicably settled soon. A cable from London says Dick Burge of Newcastle has challenged American champion Jack McAuliffe to a four week catch weight bout.
New York August 3 report states tinbox makers in Brooklyn suffer from general trade depression and plan to petition Congress to repeal the tariff on tin block and plate. Cholera toll rises in Holland as the sheriff’s village family perishes. nine children die. General William P Innis dies in Grand Rapids at his residence from pneumonia. he was a noted army engineer during the war.
Washington reports a public debt increase of 4 264 073 dollars with less cash in treasury for July. In Britton Missouri Steve Park, who escaped July fourth, was found last Thursday by Constable Mike O Connor and is back in custody.
Mrs Tessa Van Russian was attacked at Marion Junction by a mob of about 30 men who tarred and feathered her and drenched her with varnish after forcing entry to her home. She resisted briefly with a revolver but was overpowered. she remains in a precarious condition from the shock and injuries. Police plan to arrest the assailants.
The Merrymakers performed a de ferred concert at Mrs. J. O. Walrath’s home Monday evening. Chairs on the lawn faced the house with the porch as a stage. Misses Jessie Walrath Nora Harker and Maude Kimball entertained with songs recitations and dialogues. Maude Kimball played two violin solos and impressed as a rising violinist. Each guest received a boutonniere as a keepsake. Long may the little Merrymakers flourish.
An 19th century style health ad extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving digestion and cleansing the system. It claims to ease constipation without weakening organs and notes its popularity with patients and medical approval. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottle sizes, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
An invitation is extended to all interested in making arrangements for a musical convention under the direction of Mr S W Mountz of the American Conservatory of Music of Chicago Ill. to meet with Mrs A EB Hitchcock on West Fourth Street Friday evening August 4 at 8 o'clock.
World’s Fair continuous passage from Mitchell runs August 1 to October 31, 1893. First class fare from Mitchell to Chicago or Milwaukee is 13 dollars and 20 cents, subject to lawful cancellation if earlier.
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