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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1888
Page
7
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A dramatic blaze gutted the Methodist University building, trapping professors and students on upper floors. Prof. Duncan narrowly escaped via a rope from the roof, while Miss Hattie Taylor and several others suffered severe injuries. Firefighters and volunteers aided the injured as the stone structure burned in under two hours, with many survivors sheltered by local families.
Rev T H Walker and family ten on lower floor escaped safely while engineer J I Marker and Prof Reno with four on second floor were unhurt or lightly injured. Numerous students escaped unharmed as a partial rear wall collapsed this forenoon. Six hundred extra copies of the Republican extra sold on streets. debate over Prof Taylor's movements during the fire continues pending his account.
A history of the Dakota University project at Mitchell Nebraska showing construction 1884 85 of Jasper granite a three story Gothic building 115 by 66 feet on 320 acres valued at 100 000 with a 1885 school opening. Rev Wm Brush D D president and Rev C B Clark secretary head a board of directors elected by the Dakota conference. The university aims to renew after recent destruction and invites public attendance.
Citizens and university officers meet at A. M. Bowdle's office at seven this evening to arrange ongoing university classes and provide temporary student housing. Ninety nine students enrolled yesterday and seven more applications were received by Prof. Reno.
A four year old child of Mr and Mrs Barber was fatally burned when its clothes caught fire in a Second Street house as school was called. Miss Nelings covered the child with Frank Lessards overcoat but the clothes burned off. The child died later this afternoon. Snow storms disrupted trains with several services abandoned and delays reported along the line.
A discussion of biliousness symptoms notes poor morning appetite for solids, white furred tongue, disturbed digestion with diarrhea or constipation, possible hemorrhoids or blood loss, and headaches or giddiness. It advises Green's August Flower as a cheap cure endorsed by thousands.
An early morning blaze in Mitchell prompts an important meeting as residents and officials rally to aid injured students and families. Rumors on origin differ, with Prof Taylor credited for awakening roommates and warning others as smoke and flames engulf the building.
The article describes extensive fire damage to a university building and the rapid response by staff and townspeople. It notes Miss Taylor's removal to Prof Wakefield’s residence for care, injuries to Azra Jones and Horton Pitcher, and efforts by Rev. Clark, Engineer Marker, and locals to aid students and secure temporary quarters.
A partial roster names Horton Pivciler student Northville Spink county aged about 20 who jumped from tip in. Wounded O A Taylor instructor from New York with Prof. Reno jumped from third floor causing skull fracture arm injury and internal damage. T A Duncan math instructor descended by rope hands lacerated face bruised feet frozen and burned. Will Smith student Bridgewater jumped from third floor landed forty feet away suffered ankle injuries and sprains. Giles Parkin student England jumped third floor dislocated ankle and internal injuries. Arza Janis student Parkston slid down a waiter pipe broken ankle head and facial injuries. Bell and Stillwell students burned coming from second floor rescuing Miss Edgington by rope. Miss Uate Taylor instructor Canton jumped second floor spine injury and foot injury. Anna Stanton student Salem forehead cut ankles sprained internal injuries. Emma Babcock student Mr Vernon sprained ankle internal injuries. Da Suang student Mitchell back and foot injuries internal hurt. Three last ladies were in the same second floor room and jumped for their lives. Basement not counted as a story.
The regular public examination for teachers certificates will be held at the courthouse on April 38d starting at 10 a.m. First grade requires an average of 90 with no branch below 75. higher branches need 75 average, none below 65. Second grade requires 80 average with none below 75, third grade 70 average with none below 60. The next exam is Tuesday June 5. A $1 fee is due. Bring legal cap paper and be prompt. N. L. Bras, Co. Supt. Mitchell, March 2, 1888.
Frank Winsor recovered his hunting dog after a Scottish buyer alerted by a Mitchell tax-tag located the owner. Winsor paid $3 to the purchaser, $120 in express charges, and regained a promising pointer valued at about $330, refusing offers under $50. The dog likely followed a farmer’s wagon or was stolen.
Charles Washburn, ill with measles at the home of Geo Perkins, sat up for a birthday party in his room. He received flowers, fruit, jewelry, and many gifts including a large cake with twenty two candles. He hopes to resume his postal clerk duties between Sioux City and St Paul soon.
University citizens convene to plan ending the term by year’s end to allow permanent next year arrangements. All students, especially those far away, are asked to gather at the M. E. church tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. for instructions on when classes may resume.
The Dubuque Times endorses J D Newcomer of Wisner Bowdle and Newcomer as a suitable representative for the Dubuque district at the Chicago convention. He chairs Hardin County Republican central committee and is described as a western Republican and Dakota ally, with backing from The Republican.
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