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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1915
Page
4
The account describes a powerful engine and retimed bar system with a complex mechanism. An elevator and headlight setup complicate operation while corralling a trapped figure. Rescue workers struggle to free the person as months pass with progress hampered by hazards and structural failures.
The article outlines local teams preparing for a Saturday football game with key players like Decco, Hegec, Newmex, and Pirate Line Up featuring Hagen, Gilbert, Beckman, and White. It notes a strong return by experienced players, aims for first class form, and anticipated competition against a capable lineup.
A Sunday incident near Lemmon Automobile Co. involved Leo Ginther of this city and Robert Rainey of Bison, when Mr Hawley lost control of a Ford and struck the Gasoline Auto Filling Station. Pump parts flew as the car crashed. both Ginther and Rainey escaped serious injury. The week saw the first of a series of District Institutes at the school house with State Superintendent C. H. Luge in charge addressing teachers and school boards. A full report will appear next week.
A report describes a remarkable locomotive seen by a Chicago inspector of foreign gives traveling through Africa. The engine is touted as the most powerful and larger than locally built models, claimed to cover five acres in some aspect and drawing interest from rail enthusiasts amid wartime tensions.
EF Sheets returned Monday from St Pat where he spent days in that city visiting friends. Ph Techarner left Sunday for St Paul to consult a doctor about an operation. Techarner has not felt well and hopes a city specialist can help. The Lemmon High football team will meet Mobridge Saturday on the local diamond in a fast, hard game as both squads are in good condition.
Catholic services are listed at multiple locations across Perkina County including the Wiederhost residence near Ada on October 20 at 10 a.m. Leever’s corner on October 30, Meadow on an October Sunday, Coal Springs on November 1, Bison November 4 at 10 a.m., Grandview November 4 at 10 a.m., near Drow November 6 at 10 a.m., and Stroo l Sunday November 7 at 10:30 a.m. Rev A O Hora sign confirms.
Trinity Mission Protestant Episcopal Church lists Rev. George N. Dow in charge with services on the second and fourth Sundays each month at 3 PM during winter. Dow invites replies by mail or telegram, addressed to him at Seabury Hall, Faribault Minnesota.
Seim Wires reports Howard Sylvester may leave for Aberdeen hospital Saturday due to a broken limb. Various families and visitors are noted, including Lemmon visitors and updates from Mrs Kane’s father, Conrad Bran, and the Sloan home. A new plant and building projects are mentioned along with local labor updates and assorted community occurrences in a scattered, observant Aberdeen round-up.
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