28 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
1
Doane Robinson reports South Dakota produced more wealth per capita than any state for the seventh straight year. The 1905 total value of products is about 126 million dollars with agriculture and mining driving finance, wheat, corn, hay, oats, barley, and dairy output highlighted.
Noon yesterday neighbors fought a small blaze at the Carl Anderson residence at Seventh and Montana before firemen arrived. A dry coffee pot overheating on the stove set a box outside alight and the flames climbed to the roof, creating a small hole. Mrs. Anderson was indoors unaware of the blaze until a neighbor returned with water.
E B Rogers formerly with Trevitt Mattis and Abell real estate and loans left yesterday for Champagne Illinois to become a promoter in a larger office. He will move his family there once a suitable house is found. His absence will be felt in Huron both professionally and socially.
The Buffalo Express traces New Year’s roots to Julius Caesar and Rome's early calendar. It explains the Julian calendar’s flaws, Gregory XIII’s 1582 reform, leap years, and the small yearly time loss, noting a distant future before further drift.
A couple marked their tenth wedding anniversary with a community event. Friends and family gathered to celebrate milestone vows and share memories, enjoying a reception that highlighted years of partnership and friendship.
Evening events mark ten years of marriage for Dr and Mrs R A Tait with a surprise party hosted by neighbors. The Knights of Pythias announce their twentieth annual New Year ball featuring the Celestial Orchestra and special music. Miss Mabel Dickey Wale celebrated her fifteenth birthday with a home gathering, supper, and games. Other teens hosted by Miss Lena Tolmie, and gatherings hosted by Miss Mamie Smith and Miss Nettie Cook featured socials and refreshments.
A private wedding was held yesterday at the bride’s home with Rev Long performing the service for Myrtle Raven and Mr Albert. The groom, Freik Long, pastor, led the ceremony as only close relatives attended. The couple, now married, face community issues including a planned steel bridge to improve local trade and markets. Col E M Thomas and his wife’s health update followed a Chicago hospital visit after Christmas.
The Great Northern Railway Company releases a 56 page atlas featuring up to date maps of multiple states and countries, plus statistical data. It shows railway lines and is printed on high quality paper. Available at production cost for $1.00, with mailing available to any address. Send to J. I. Whitney in St. Paul Minnesota.
Travel from Chicago October 17 by the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western line to the newly opened Salt Lake route. Fare $175 from Chicago includes all expenses railroad sleeper car dining car and hotel accommodations. Ample time for numerous side trips.
A marriage notice reports the nuptials of Schoenert and Raven in a formal society brief noting the couple’s names and wedding event.
The twentieth annual Forefather's supper by the Congregational church drew a large audience in the armory hall. About 140 was cleared for church funds after a varied program, including music by an orchestra and a pantomime with children portraying colonial figures such as John Alden and Miles Standish.
A short note from Richland Township reports the Pearl Creek bridge in poor repair for several years with potential springwork plans and unspecified dates. The fragmentary text references rainfall and possible action but lacks concrete details. The item notes ongoing maintenance concerns affecting local access and safety.
Alarm over depredations at the state fair grounds reports property damage including chopped trees broken window glass and torn fences. One arrest has been made with another expected within days as police investigate the vandalism.
Police raided a gambling joint near the Jackman saloon Friday night. Ten players and the keeper fled. The proprietor paid a $25 fine and each man found in the place at the raid paid $10 into the city treasury.
Two Watertown men employed on the railroad section were killed near Canby Minnesota on Saturday night. They had been drinking and lay on the track as a train approached. the engineer could not stop in time.
All churches in the city celebrate the Christmas season with a range of services. Worshipers gather for carols, sermons, and special programs reflecting the holiday spirit across various parishes.
Claus visits a community event bringing fruit, sacks of sweetmeats, and popcorn for the children. Local families greet him as he distributes treats amid festive cheer.
In Huron, Christmas services featured Sunday school programs, singing, and gifts for children. Collectors raised funds for the Sioux Falls Children's Home as churches including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, and others held festive observances with trees, candy, oranges, and bon bons.
A summary of long term January conditions from Huron records compiled by the local weather forecaster. It notes mean temperatures, extremes, precipitation, snowfall, sunshine, cloud cover, and wind direction, with historical values from 1887 to 1900 and cautions against predicting future weather.
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