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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
1
The report details Floyd Hill, son of Mrs. Mae Hill, losing an eye after an airgun misfire while playing with other boys on East Third Street. Dr. Bobb treated him but bullet removal was not possible. warning about airgun dangers and calls to curb their use by children.
Daniel Fidreoff and George Hronich, college students, were attacked by two young cigarmakers from Bailey's factory after a Salvation Army meeting at Main and First streets. The assailants fled when charges were filed. both students sustained injuries. The two youths pleaded guilty and received fines and jail time, with police later locating them in Ethan.
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The defendants agreed to a $10 settlement after an altercation, signaling that youths who attack others cannot act with impunity and expect no severe consequences.
A. Walpole suffered severe injuries after being struck by Charles Greene on a farm east of town. The dispute over a cow allegedly stolen led to a confrontation with Greene’s son Charlie. Walpole’s jaw was broken, eyes blackened, nose fractured, and head contused. He was placed in a buggy and brought home after a doctor dressed the wounds.
Rev W J Calfee to serve as corresponding secretary raising 35000 for a new Dakota University building. He will tour the District to secure 25000 outside Mitchell and Davison counties with 10000 locally plus partnerships with church groups and volunteers. Calfee formerly led Huron church and Epworth League, praised for vigor and broad acquaintance.
About thirty five couples attended the Bachelor Club party in Mitchell Club rooms on Friday evening. Rathbun's orchestra provided music for a program of waltzes two steps and a quadrille. The Bachelors were praised for infusing life and spirit into the affair.
In Letcher on Friday afternoon R. B. Smith of Beresford and Lyra McCurdy were married at the McCurdy home. Rev. R. N. Kratz officiated. About sixty guests attended. A wedding dinner followed before the couple traveled to Beresford to begin married life. Smith runs the Beresford News and formerly preached in Artesian and other towns. McCurdy has taught school locally and recently resigned her Puckwana post to wed.
GA National Encampment attendees from South Dakota dislike moving the 1901 meeting from Denver to Cleveland. Protest arose after the Chicago encampment when a one cent rate failed to be secured, possibly lowering South Dakota attendance this summer.
Miss Elza Hall entertained her Congregational Sunday school class at her home with a large group of young people. The evening featured various amusements and a timely adjournment for refreshments, leaving attendees with high praise for their teacher’s social skills.
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