Beadle County Man Michael Burns Ends Life in Barn
Michael Burns a 36 year old Beadle County resident from Valley township committed suicide in a barn on the Burns farm last Sunday afternoon. He was found hanging from a rafter about two hours after last being seen alive at 1:30 pm. Coroner’s inquest in Huron, Beadle County, SD, found death by self inflicted hanging between two and three pm on May 3, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Burns
Valley Township
Huron
Burns
Benjamin Burns
Benjamin
Miss Nawatthy
Burns Place
Bae
Myron Andrews
Willie VanHorn
Mattingly
Willie Mattingly
Andrews
Miss Burns
Beadle County
South Dakota
William Tolmie
Waltownship
County of Beadle
Michael
Menomine
Wis
Inspection of Battery A at Fort Snelling
The inspection of Battery A, United States infantry at Fort Snelling noted 38 men present. The inspecting officer praised the drills including sabre work and overall readiness, with Captain Hall reporting all companies in good condition and Battery A of Huron as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Infantry
Fort Snelling
Huron
Hall
Coler Campbell
L. W. Flower
William Uecker
Samuel Snedigar
John Boyle
Robi. Dunning
Fred Holton
William Gillispie
Emanuel Deguisne
Harry House
John Tolmie
Sherman Truax
George Edwinson
Dan Snedigar
William Shaw
Charles Baker
George
West
Miller A
Pierre
Very desirable residence for sale on Beach and 4th
For sale a very desirable well located residence in good repair at the corner of Beach and 4th Street. Inquire of J. W. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach and
4Th Street
J. W. Kelley
Proposed Girls Dormitory Watercolor Exhibition at Huron College
A watercolor drawing of the proposed girls dormitory for Huron College is on display in the exhibition at the Druggist building. The piece showcases the design and scale of the dormitory as part of a campus outreach event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Association
Beadle County
Huron College
Three Prominent Men Discuss Next South Dakota Governor
Major Pickler J E Payne and E R Warner met at supper in Faulkton and discussed state affairs. Pickler expressed a wish to see Governor Herreid serve another term while noting many prophecies about the next governor. Payne and Warner had traveled for business from different parts of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Eureka
Milwaukee Road
North Dakota
Misriver
Milwaukee
Near Pacific
Washburn
W ‘Theepee
Pickler
United States
South Dakota
J. E. Payne
Clay County
Er. A. Warner
Herreid
Major Pickler
Faulkton
Iowa
Mr. Payne
Redfield
Mr. Warner
Pierre
Mr Herreid
Fire destroys Mr. Stiver's barn with heavy loss
A barn owned by Mr. Stiver on Fifth Street burned completely for weeks with no insurance. Tools hay and a duig horse were lost. only a buggy was saved. Neighbors helped remove items as firemen fought the blaze using water and a chemical engine to prevent spread to nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stiver
Fifth Street
Duighorse
City
Gen. Lor
Little Luminaries Speak On Crops And Travel In Dakota
A group of regional figures discuss crop prospects amid a mild early season. Farmers report oats and barley look healthy, corn plowing resumes, and planting to follow within a week. References to towns Huron and Tracy note local pride and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
VanDusen Grain Company
Fires Narrowly Contained in Huron Block
A small attic fire at Mr Shockley's Wisconsin street home was stopped by neighbors before the fire department arrived. Damage was slight after a roof hole was cut and flames doused with a garden hose. The cause is unclear but may involve children playing. a second fire this week fits local lore of one fire, three fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Shockley
Wisconsin Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Huron
Permet
Joe Drum
Second Street
Mr. Daum
Daum
Daum Opera House
Tobin
Second
Kansas Streets
Kansas Street
Comedy of Errors In Brookings Huron Baseball Duel
A nine to three Brookings victory over Huron follows a second meeting between the towns’ colleges after an 8-7 Huron win a week earlier. Huron errors doomed them as Brookings pulled ahead in multiple innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Huron
Athletic Park
Milcott
Pleasant Twentieth Century club party at Maccabee hall
A small Twentieth Century club gathering at Maccabee hall featured ten members and their guests with cards and dancing led by Miss VanSykle at the piano. Refreshments were served as the group planned weekly summer events for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
Maccabee Hall
Miss VanSykle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Aire
State Home Bench
Senator Payne
Vermillion
21St
U. S. Infantry
Huron Company
Association
J. M. Stiver
Ghares Bay
Burlingame
Tracy
Minn
Minnesota
Cray C. Carpenter
First Cavalry
Watertown
F. N. Stewart
Washington
Arlington
Brookings College
RHE
Huron Ewe
Huron Tor Sec Vikcovckies
Moir
Pasek Smith
Faller
Ender
Dobson
Jas Koch
Awwee Dobson
Jno Mawes
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