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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text references names and places but is largely indecipherable creating no clear event or outcome to summarize with confidence. The readable bits mention June and numbers but lack coherent context or details.
Miss Presba and Miss Doty presented an enjoyable piano recital at the university on Tuesday evening. The new university directors board organized and received reports from the president and secretary.
The Wool Growers in Convention discuss the sheep business while a university recital drew a packed chapel audience. Miss May Presba and Miss Alice Doty showcased Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, Abt, Chopin and Grieg with strong support from Mr. Nat Bennett and others.
A group of high order pianists demonstrated refined technique and interpretation under Miss Currens. After the program the young performers received congratulations from friends while the audience applauded each number, showing strong appreciation for the recital.
The Tuesday Wool Growers session opened with a State Juvenile Band performance and a welcome from Mayor Seaman. Prof Thomas Shaw of the Minnesota Experiment Station spoke on feeding sheep year round, urging practical, widespread adoption of ideas to boost state wool production and market prospects.
Memorial exercises honor Dr. Brush former university president at the university and mark the tribute to his leadership. The Exposition Building hosts the Napoleon's Life display drawing public attention to the life of the famed conqueror.
Rev W H Jordan of Sioux Falls spoke on Napoleon the Fallen Meteor at the Exposition building praising his rise from Corsica to Waterloo. The lecturer traced battles against Austria and Toulon noting Napoleon’s ambition and later desertion of his loved one. Questions of Dr Brush and other speakers drew praise as a separate, respectful sequence of remarks.
Mrs. C C Bras died suddenly at 11 this morning after a two week illness marked by heart trouble and nervous strain. She leaves a husband and five year old son, formerly of Mt Vernon, with many friends in the city. Services were held at the University on Wednesday in memory of Dr. William Brush. Nev. Frank Brush of Iowa City attended. Reverend A R Boggs praised her contributions to the University and local life. Professor Stout gave a life sketch and Dr Bracy...
The notice markets Tucklen's Aroma salve praised as the best salve for cuts sores and skin eruptions with a 25 cent price and money refund if not peece satisfied. It lists uncalled letters at Mitchell postoffice ending June 10 and warns items unclaimed in two weeks will go to the dead letter office with instruction to say advertised when calling.
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