Mis clock halts service on line five station strike
Local transit schedule interrupted as clock misfunction halts operations on line five. Officials warn riders to expect delays and route changes while repairs proceed.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
3
Local transit schedule interrupted as clock misfunction halts operations on line five. Officials warn riders to expect delays and route changes while repairs proceed.
A statement from the Plankinton Herald, authorized by H F Fellows, asserts he will not resign in favor of Goodykoont. The Herald notes Fellows’ nomination on file with the state auditor and says he is in the race to stay and to win. The piece also critiques Mitchell Gazette editorials on wheat prices and silver's value, urging support for sound money.
Odd bits from Thursday note Gilbert Johnson joins Chas Krom barbershop. Fred Wanser of Rockford Ill visits friend W E Turner. Mrs Laster去 Madison to live with daughter Mrs Chappe. Delos Gregory of Rockford Ill plans son Herbert at university. Land Commissioner Lockhart of Pierre visits city on way to Pierre and plans public sale of Taylor property. J B Wolgemuth reports fire insurance work for Commercial Mutual. Lula Scott leaves for Omaha to work with the Salvation Army. Mr and Mrs F A Craft of Watertown tour Kimball. Band concert tomorrow on Main Street 5 to 6 and 8 to 9 in new uniforms. collection for uniform payments. Mrs Leslie's millinery ships latest styles priced 1.50 to 9.00. Cash paid for choice potatoes at egg packing house west of Milwaukee depot.
Neighboring towns report visits from Sioux City and Mitchell residents, a wrist injury from a fall, and a wedding in Ethan with detailed wedding party. Other items note teaching appointments, school openings, fruit harvests, illnesses, and a funeral in Badger.
Plano records show No 2 school starting Monday with Miss L E Brown as instructor and Miss Ethel La Fortune beginning a term in the Lyal district. Frost reported last week and Howard Smith of Farwell attends Brookings College. A black mule strayed north of town near the Sholes farm. a reward was offered for its recovery.
The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with a money back guarantee and free trials at Scallins drug store. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills and urges pairing with a stomach tone. Francis Jones Company announces In Old Madrid at the opera house on Friday Oct 1 with an extravagant production and top performers Francis Jones and Billy Marble. Also advertised is DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for running sores and piles with soothing healing properties.
The notice promotes Dr Rea a Southern Medical and Surgical Institute president in Louisville Kentucky claiming 4000 patients treated this year with high praise. He offers a 50 payout for a case he cannot diagnose in five minutes and advertises cures for a wide range of diseases including eye ear throat skin nerves sexual disorders and general debility with private confidential treatment. Consultation in German and visits in Mitchell on October 14 at the Mitchell House are listed with dates and locations.
A red faced woman in a black gown boards a Euclid Avenue car and tries to ride without valid fare. A young man and a conductor facilitate a nickel payment, prompting a sharp exchange about prior snubs and a lingering feud.
A historian disputes a Celtic veach derivation for Fife, noting Fife was not a Pictish homeland. The favored tradition ties the district’s origin to Fifus Daffus, a famed early chieftain, though his date remains lost in antiquity.
Chauncey M. Depew recalls old wealth and fading fortunes. He cites Daniel Drew once worth 19 million dollars who died in debt and mentions another man who held 38 million in bank assets yet earns about 1200 dollars yearly.
Editor Morrison cites Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation sick headache and as a general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago credits six bottles with restored health and renewed strength. De Witt's Little Early Risers are praised for cleansing the liver.
The article describes razor blade steel grain behavior from purchase through months of use. It notes grain direction changes with strapping and use, affecting temper and edge maintenance. It claims grain can revert after rest periods and may wear through to the back with repeated cycles.
A London Tit Bits anecdote portrays the Denmark king as a generous traveler who often has empty pockets after aiding others. The piece also notes Greely's arctic night regime requiring wakefulness, no idle rests, and forced movement to combat fatigue.
Nicolas, Chevalier d Assas, a captain in the Auvergne regiment born at Vigan, attempted a night recon at Klostercamp Westphalia on Oct 15 1760. He ordered silence under threat of death, cried Amoi Auvergue the enemy is here and was killed on the spot.
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