Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-03-03

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some public and business edifices in this
entsfprising town, will note that there
ere two rather extensive structures in
process Of erection. roller -four mill
and . roller rink. The progressive
Mitcheilite must have -four Of his own
make, and must also skate. The mill
is four story 4Ox56 feet building and
already enclosed. ready for an outfit OF
the latest improved roller machinery.
Tho finishing of and arrangement
OF the machinery is under the so.
pervision of . most skillful mill
wright who is to develop q model
roller mill. OF the two roller processes
We are only scientifically posted on the
roller rink. Through diligent toll, many
we'll timed biblical quotation, and the
slsbaster sweat Of our brow the roller
rink process was unfolded to us. Its
intricacies opened up wildly, not unlike
the kick of Q mule, and left about the
same impression. Its accompanying
sensations can only be compared to those
experienced by the o. o. 81. candidate
during the operation of the degree from
which ladies are excluded, by reason Of
their inability to appreciate torture as
applied by the sons of the Orient. The
rink is to be 48x135 feet dimensions and
fitted up also for the use of q public
hall. OF railroad news at Mitchell, it is
related that the gap in the north and
south line of the Chicago, Milwaukee L
st. Paul railway, between Mitchell and
Scotland, has been lately the subject of .
survey and permanent location of
the line. It is understood that
bids for grading have already
been received. During the closing hours
of my stay at Mitchell had the extreme
felicity of being present at presenta.
ton scene enacted in the Mitchell Mail
office. The occasion was rare one the
iuckless R. d. Mcbride of the Mail hav.
ing confessed to the entire absence in
his family of most necessary piece of
furniture. "The Republican," directly
after Bobs return from Washington and
China, took occasion to remind him in q
complimentary way and called forth the
lamentable truth in the next issue of
"The Mail" The good citizens of Mitch.
ell greatly deploring the gentle Roberts
unhappy condition purchased by con.
tribution what he stood so much in need
OF. Being desirous Of exhibiting their
heartfelt sympathies With the unfor-
tunate editor IN public manner. they
formed in Mardi Gras array before the
store of Mr.. L. o. Gale. The procession
was headed by Mr.. J. a. Waterhouse
bearing In dignified silence ani con.
scious pride the beautiful emblem of
their commiseration. He was accom-.
panied by the learned counsellor of the
law of the town, Mr.. II. G. Preston in
wolf skin. waving double banner. They
we're closely followed by brace of trum.
peters whose loud flourish was enthusi.
astically echoed in song from the throat.
of legion of prominent populace in the
rear. They defiled slowly through the
main artery Of the town, via "the hut,
and brought up in MARTA
order before .The Mail' building. Th
confused recipient was charitabIy pre-
pared to receive the testimonial by Mr.
Preston IN q recitation Of the wrong
which cruel fortune had dealt out to Mr.
Mcbride. He was then addressed in elo
quent and affectionate terms by Mr.
Waterhouse, who rendered in conclusion
the token of esteem of the editors man,
friends. The blushing (Mc) Bride GOV
tered with all the graceful confusion o
his sex, thanked the donors in broker
English, and clasping the token fondl,
to his breast retired in tears to the inne
sanctum OF "The Mail" W.P.B,
PERSONAL.
Frank Alexander of Devils Lake, is il
town.
Barney Cole has gone to Bon Homm
county.
BARLEY Semple has returned from a,
eastern visit.
WIS. Glass, OF Watertown, is registere
at the Merchants.
NC. Nash, of the Canton News, wa
in town over Sunday.
Captain Nelson Todd left this morn
, irg for the Saskatchewan country. wher
he will remain during the spring an
will engage in boat building.
, L. NJ. Kee came over from Sioux Fall
, Saturday. He has been engaged in th
auction business there, but has tinishe
his contract and closed up his store.
General A. G. Howard, until recentl
an inspector general in the regular arm.
was in town over Sunday. He is no,
western manager of the Washington N.
tional Tribune, with headquarters q
oChicago.
Money to Loan.
On real or personal property on re,
q sonable terms. Apply to Niels Berl
Fifth street. between Mulberry an
Pearl, Yankton. d. T.
= For Sale,
|. Counters, shelving, store.. fixtures, sho
i cases, ETC., for sale for the next thirt
9 days on very reasonable terms.
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Choice Messina Oranges. Is ssnts p
dozen at Walter II. Cars