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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
8
Phil Tobin and Webster address Rancho Hill side S D auctioneers at Farmers Sheds Mitchell detailed listing notes location and organizers for a local sale event.
James Fogarty was fined $40 after a Wednesday afternoon assault trial before Justice McKinley. Witnesses did not confirm a strike on Rubeck. Fogarty testified he tried to stop a fight but was restrained. He plans to appeal to the circuit court. De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertisement follows.
Mitchell reports the first long distance telephone link to Chicago with W N Coffee from Sioux Falls ordering a horse. Miss Ericson of the local office handled the call, noting clear reception over 700 miles. The three minute call cost $4 and could raise horse value by $84. Also notes rising throat and lung illness and promotes One Minute Cough Cure, praised by S H Scallin.
Mrs. Anderson, about 35, died after a buggy accident. Unable to escape she and her infant fell to the ground. she ruptured a blood vessel and bled to death before Dr. Bobb arrived. Her husband Mr. Anderson recovered the child unharmed. four children survive. The piece notes public sympathy and oddly includes an ad for De Witt’s Little Early Risers.
Mrs John Rolli died at 3 25 am after a relapse in lung fever and pneumonia following a severe cold. She leaves five children, oldest six, youngest two months, with husband and neighbors aiding care. Born in Switzerland in 1868, she came to the United States eight years ago. Funeral at Methodist church with Rev A E Carhart. interment Graceland Cemetery. Pallbearers named. sister from Illinois and mother expected. Cole's Carbolisaire advertised by J G Ferris.
Herbert Daniels and Van Tassel were shooting near a slaughter house when the rifle deflected on a stone and struck Daniels in the leg. The bullet was located by Dr Warne with an X ray and, for now, not removed. Daniels recovers at home. warning to use firearms carefully. The note ends with a plug for Cole’s Carbolisalve via J. H. Ferris.
The regular teachers examination will be held in the county superintendent of schools office at the court house in Mitchell on March 1 and 2. O. W. Courtney, County Superintendent.
Mrs. Chris Anderson, eight miles south in Prosper township, died Monday at 2 am from ruptured blood vessel bleeding to death. After a neighbor visit with husband and child, their ride home was interrupted when frightened horses bolted. Mrs. Anderson lost her presence of mind.
Person seeks to trade a stock of merchandise for a farm. Details to describe land, location, improvements, and price. Will pay part cash. Address post office box 776 Mitchell South Dakota.
The Philadelphia Press notes a playful exchange where a young girl Ethel claims she already helps her mother with housework. The piece then shifts to a science snippet describing the eastern edge of North America being overwhelmed by sea, making coastal waters shallow, and posits a hypothetical edge about 80 miles east of New York for the true continental boundary.
An anecdotal scene recalls Jim Bridger seeking retirement in Missouri only to discover a railroad station near old Missoula and ranches every four miles, lamenting that air and food in the east no longer match frontier simplicity. Also included are reflections on American humor from Nat Goodwin and a Mexican viewpoint on servants and modernization.
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