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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1893
Page
9
Knowledge cites Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and easing colds fevers constipation. It claims popularity with patients and medical approval for acting on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured solely by the California Fig Syrup Go.
A local retailer reports strong customer interest as a new line of footwear reaches shelves. Shoppers flock to examine designs, seeking comfort and style, while staff note steady sales and growing demand for trendier options.
At 855 Jefferson Street Burlington a brick tenement burned after 2 PM killing six inmates. Victims include Michann Jupson Michael Sue John Morgas A Schumann Joseph Swindler and Charlie. Maggie Bailey, the servant, escaped by jumping from a window. Suspicions surround the fire as coroner investigates. Estimated loss around $20,000. Also reported, the Mississippi flood near St Louis threatens historic height with 31 feet in the gauge and rising. Memphis Vicksburg Natchez standby for impact as rivers swell and rainfall soars.
St Paul real estate dealer August H Hornsby, charged with second degree larceny, was arrested in Chicago. On the Burlington train headed back to St Paul, near Prescott Wisconsin, Hornsby slipped free, unlocked his handcuffs, and leaped from a car at speed. Chief McGinn pursued, pulling the alarm as the train slowed. He also jumped off to continue the chase.
May 2 notices describe public mourning with officials and citizens filing out of respect for Consul Taylor. The body departed for St. Paul after Presbyterian services as sadness spreads across dominion and provincial buildings and schools. Also a St. Paul report notes the Mississippi rising rapidly toward the danger line over the past 48 hours.
The article details changes in the city administration for the coming year with seat shifts in wards two and one, and new appointments in ward three following a death. Mayor Welch chairs the reassembled council as they handle finances, park expansion plans, and orders to condemn a fire-damaged building. The piece lists committee appointments, reappointments for health board members, and personnel for city offices, ending with adjournment after routine business and water rent discussion.
The new school board met at Preston and Hannett’s office to organize for the year. Present were H C Preston I W Seaman T E Blanchard I J Moses George H Miner E J Quigley A E Hitchcock and A E Dean. Officers chosen were President H C Preston Vice President E J Quigley Clerk I A Bidwell. Treasurer Davison’s bond fixed at 5000. Board allocated 25000 for two new school houses and sought granite for the high school and brick for the south building. Committees named to push planning and construction: Negotiating hands H C Preston A Hitchcock T E Blanchard. Grounds and site G H Miner W Seaman A J Dean. Buildings and construction K J Quigley I B Moses T E Blanchard.
Resurgam lodge No. 31 A F and A M held a festive evening with a gale wind as W H Conyes Geo A Silsby and L O Gale were raised to Master Mason. About 100 brethren and visitors from Canton Sioux Falls Alexandria Plankinton White Lake and Chamberlain witnessed the ceremony and a banquet followed with songs and talks. The lodge closed a prosperous year, administering 50 degrees and raising 20 brothers for a total of 120 members.
A Prosper township reader warns editor to promote drainage and a tile factory to attract settlers, arguing better drainage boosts farm productivity. The piece also notes harmony in the Mitchell fire department, personnel changes, and upcoming baccalaureate sermons by Rev. M. I. 10 and Rev. A. M de P. Gliddon. Chief Brooks closes with thanks for support after the firemen’s event.
The advertisement promotes Swift's S S S as a simple vegetable remedy that removes impurities from the blood. It claims the tonic is harmless to children while forcing poisons to the surface for elimination.
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