26 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
1
A three o clock Saturday electrical storm struck Joseph Harker's east side barn, tearing through flames that spread to a nearby granary and Mrs. Atkins barn. Harker saved his horse only to watch it perish. roads hindered firefighting and insurance valued the barn at 100 dollars, the horse at 100, and the granary at 50.
Officials acknowledge an error in the final rankings from the Vermilion contest on May 17 1895 correcting the second and third place awards between E T Colton of South Dakota University Mitchell and N P Fawell of Baptist College Sioux Falls. Affected standings will await the next annual convention action. A separate item notes a lawn tennis match Hitchcock Scallin defeating Downey Windle 11-9 6-2 6-4 and outlines upcoming singles tournament and a campers outing to Greene's grove on the Jim river with listed participants.
Local items describe family tent arrangements for a grove resort, a dangerous bicycle ride at Cassem hill, farmer crop prospects in the Black Hills, quarrels over state college management, crop reports from Canada to Michigan, a Canadian harvest view, and thanks from Mrs J J Hough and family to local lodges for support after bereavement.
Editorial argues former leader Done Him Brown failed to advance the college and calls for a new president to restore educational vitality and financial viability.
A Sioux Falls correspondent accuses Brookings College president Dr McLouth of seven years of mismanaging the State Agricultural College. The editorial blasts his tyranny, defection of staff, and use of funds while urging a full board overhaul or resignation to restore honor and efficiency.
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