The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-04-24
TAG A,ljAELL CAPITAL
FRIDAY, APRIL "a, 1903.
BRIEF NEWS OF THE STALL

Tyndall.-A peculiar incident
happened in the death OF a young
Bohemian girl, which occurred here
last week. She poisoned herself by
taking s%trychnine. When the funeral
took place several days after death
the coffin was opened at the cemetery
it was noticed that a pink flush
suffused the face of the corpse. ~
physician was called and he used all
possible means to ascertain II lie
was extinct. and he pronounced the
girl as dead. What caused the flush
on her face was not determined.
Hartford. The business interests
and the Peavey elevator company
have clashed. The business men
claimed that higher rates we've paid
at other points in close proximity for
grain. and this drew legitimate trade
from Hartford. The business men
put in an elevator and commenced
buying grain. The Peavey Co. put
in a supply Of groceries and sold
them at cost. The company Will
erect a building in the town and keep
it's grocery in operation, and it is
reported that the company will do
this at other places if similar condi-
tions come up.
Lead. The Ancient Order of
United Workmen will meet in this
city on May -, and the local lodge
is perfectipg it's arrangements to give
the visiting delegates one Of the most
pleasant times that any order ever
experienced in the Black Hills
country. a special train will convey
the delegates from Sioux City to
Lead.
Canton.-The Chautauqua assembly
announces the completion Of the
program for the summer entertain
ment, which begins July 1 and closes
twelve days later. Some detail is
given that shows a great list of
talent.
Redfeld.-W. W. Taylor, who will
be remembered as a former state
treasurer who was associated with a
depletion of the treasury funds, has
been in town for the past week,
visiting with old friends. He was
most cordially greeted, the people
seeming to have lost the resentment
that was once held against him for
the betrayal of the public trust.
An informal reception was rendered
Mr.. Taylor in the Masonic hall dur
ing his stay in the city. He is at
present interested in Missouri
property that is turning out we'll.
Chamberlain. Several months ago
the Methodist church of this town
was destroyed by fire. The people Of
the church went bravely to work to
erect a new one, and within a short
time it will be dedicated. The
Methodlsts protited by the fire, mas
much as they have a much more
commodious and attractive piece Of
property than before.
Flandreau.-A coal mining CON-
pany has been organized at Trent
for the purpose of pursuing the in
vestigations Of the coal mine that
was recently located on the farm Of
Eli Hover. The mine will be de-
veloped at once, and it is thought
that by the time winter sets in the
people in the vicinity of Trent will
be burning coal from the local shaft.
The company is capitalized for s1O,-
900 and nearly all the shares have
been taken by the farmers and bust
ness men of Trent. l
Spencer.--The people of this town
have commenced agitation for the
installation of waterworks to supply
the town with fire protection, and
efforts are being made to have the
town board call a special election to
vote on the proposition. which would
doubtless easily carry.
Wakonda.-A stock company is be-
ing organized here TO promote a local
Telephone system, and for the extern
sion of the lines into the country.
Over $4,000 has been subscribed al
ready and the balance will be forth
coming without much trouble. It
Will TAX $4,000 to complete the line
and install the instruments.