Fragmentary OCR Teaser Reflects Unclear Sports Beat
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a sports note involving a score and a schedule. The readable bits show phrases like add one point and for New York, with unclear context about teams or events.
22 Jul 1898
Page 1
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1898
Page
1
A garbled OCR snippet hints at a sports note involving a score and a schedule. The readable bits show phrases like add one point and for New York, with unclear context about teams or events.
A local newspaper notice advertises a wide range of discounted goods from groceries to clothing. It lists items such as sugar, baking powder, coffee, fruit, soap, starches, pineapple, cat sup, plums, apricots, salts, and dry goods with sale prices and occasional worth references. It emphasizes large discounts across groceries, household items, and apparel with percentages off and package deals.
Mr Duffie plans a substantial brick and stone electric light plant for Mitchell replacing the burned frame building. The 26 by 72 foot main room will house dynamos engines and boilers with a cement floor, plus a 22 by 30 coal shed. Construction starts Wednesday by contractor Gottlieb Scheurenbrand as Duffie seeks a lighting plant second to none in the state.
Mrs Shanton a Grayville resident for only months dies after grip and quick consumption. Married to Rev I A Shanton in 1885 the couple had three children one died in Canada and Harold aged 9 and a newborn. She aided her husband in church work and Sunday school and often preached in his absence. Funeral at the Cumberland Presbyterian church parsonage Thursday at 3 o'clock with Rev J L Hudgins. The community mourns a beloved music loving wife mother and friend.
The state board of pharmacy held its last quarterly session examining hopefuls from across the state for pharmacist registration. The board, led by president M J Blesser though absent, tested nominees in pharmacy materia medica and chemistry, with forty drug identifications, oral readings from prescription files, and practical compounding. The process, conducted with a traveling drug store setup, aims to ensure capable dispensers and public protection, finishing Thursday morning.
Laura T. Shanton wife of Rev I A Shanton pastor of Cumberland Presbyterian church Grayville Illinois passed away at 6 oclock yesterday morning surrounded by loved ones. Born June 4 1855 in Elkland Tioga County Pennsylvania she grew up in Minnesota Iowa and South Dakota blending music and teaching. She was principal of the conservatory of music at Dakota University Mitchell and inspired many pupils who joined notable music programs. Her death ends a devoted career in education and church service.
A close call described the appointment of committees to oversee the Republican State Convention. The article notes the cautious process and key figures involved in organizing the event, highlighting the preparatory steps and anticipated roles.
A man and woman connected to Mitchell area clay hauling were injured in separate incidents last week. Mrs. E J Shelmadine was pinioned between two wagons while hitching the rear to the front, injuring her wrists and abdomen. she was treated at home by Dr Bobb. A man named Richards, held at Hennepin county jail, was described as insane and attempted to set fire to his cell bed clothing, with jailer Duffield noting he is worsening.
An executive panel appointed sub committees to handle decoration music accommodations printing preparing and seating hall door keepers usher s and pages reception and related tasks. The chairmen will convene with the executive committee next Saturday evening at the First National Bank parlors to outline the work.
A Minneapolis Journal item notes R. O. Richards, said to be from Huron South Dakota, is in a hospital ward with a kidney trouble and has been very sick.
Aberdeen News reports a telegram from Captain Brockway changing sailing orders. The First Regiment will sail tomorrow on the Rio de Janeiro under Col. Frost, with the Second battalion joining. The Third battalion follows a few days later aboard the St. Paul under Lt. Col. Stover. Company F serves in the First battalion with Major Charles A. Howard.
Farmers hauled more wool to Mitchell this year with about 100000 pounds sold at an average 16 cents versus 15000 last year. Wool quality noted as high. Dr and Mrs Fryberg plan to relocate from Salem to Mitchell to practice medicine, praised by the Salem paper.
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