Gibbs Presents Finest Cigars and Tobaccos Variety
R. C. Gibbs showcases fruit brands of cigars and tobaccos along with canned dainties pickles relishes and related grocery items to attract customers.
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Newspaper
Huron Weekly World
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
3
Plumbing Service Guarantee Promises Quick, Proper Repairs
A local plumber offers prompt repairs and new work in water gas and steam fittings. They guarantee durable installation with quality materials and skilled workers, inviting customers to see proven results rather than just promises.
A J Baldwin Auctioneer Promises Higher Returns
A J Baldwin Auctioneer advertises twenty years of experience and claims 20 percent higher returns than rivals in the local area. Readers are invited to visit the World office for dates and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Office
Disaster on Canadia Pacific near Dexter Station causes wreck and fire
A derailed Canadian Pacific work train near Dexter Station Ontario plunges into a ditch and fires. Twelve men die or burn in the boarding car. eight more suffer severe injuries. Rescuers free several trapped workers as flames engulf the wreckage and the injured are taken to Fort William hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dexter Station
Frederick Fluke
Ivan Hudean
Harry Caurieo
Fort William Hospital
Fire Destroys Hundreds of Ottawa Homes in Large Blaze
A massive fire near the Ottawa and Parry Sound rail line in Ottawa Ont on May 12 destroyed about 250 houses leaving roughly 2000 people homeless and causing an estimated 500000 in losses. Insurance covered half the damage while lumber and dwellings burned before water reach and military aid helped quell the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Ottawa and
Parry Sound
Albert
Canadian Pacific
Prescott
Third Avenue
Montreal
Nine Die in Rock Slide at Eggleston Springs Tunnel
Nine men were killed and five injured in a rock slide at end of tunnel No 2 in Eggleston Springs Giles county Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railway. Contractors were double tracking the tunnels when earth and stone were removed and a solid stone fall at a 45 degree angle crushed the workers in a death trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Eggleston Springs
Giles County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Ten Forts Captured by Pershing in Taraca Country
Captain Pershing's column defeated the sultan of Amparugano's Moros in Taraca on Lake Lanao's east shore. Ten forts were taken, about 100 Moros killed, 13 wounded, 60 prisoners. Two Americans killed and seven wounded. The sultan was among the Moros captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Pershing
Amparugano
Taraca
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Ranchers Finney and Sullens Drown In Jefferson River
Anaconda Montana May 9 John Finney and John Sullens prominent Whitehall ranchers drowned in the Jefferson river while fording a swollen stream. Their horses were carried off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Mont
John Finney
John Sullens
Whitehall
Jefferson River
John B. Carter Dies At 72 In Huron
John B. Carter longtime Huron resident died Friday night at age 72 after a long illness. Born in Dresden Ohio he served in Company K Thirteenth Indiana during the war and later worked on the James River bridge and Northwestern Railway. Water rents are due May 1 with penalties after May 15 as ordered by the Water Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Carter
Huron
James River
Northwestern
Dresden
Ohio
Indiana
Water Commission
Board of Water Commissioners
R. D. Woorron
Bargain House For Sale At Deep Discount
A house built for about fifteen hundred dollars is offered for eight hundred fifty dollars if purchased within two weeks and moved from the current lot. The seller emphasizes the quick sale and low price.
Seventeen Apply for City Civil Service Clerk Posts
Seventeen applicants sat the civil service exam in the city last week for one clerk and one substitute carrier for the post office. The test in City Hall was run by H. F. Millan, secretary of the local examiners board. Ladies qualify only as clerks. men for clerk carrier. Listed examinees include Marion Blount Lina Dennee Lena Sheppard Clara Rollins Myrtle Mills Catherine Wilson Neill Finch Julius Lillich E W Cotton Frank Junek Herbert Tomlison J M Carter John Johnson John Waldron. Appointments expected in about two months with eligibles certified under civil service rules based on exam results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Millan
Board of Examiners
Marion Blount
Lina Dennee
Lena Sheppard
Clara Rollins
Myrtle Mills
Catherine Wilson
Messrs
Neill Finch
Julius Lillich
E. W. Cotton
Frank Junek
Herbert Tomlison
J. M. Carter
John Johnson
John Waldron
Bachelor Girls Convention at Daum Opera House
The Bachelor Girls Convention at Daum Opera House Tuesday evening May 19 promises pleasing entertainment. Thirty prominent speakers will be present. The Countess Ketchem nee Ophelia Arvilla Pitkins chairs the vigilance committee and will have a very meaningful role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daum Opera House
Countess Ketchem
Ophelia Arvilla Pitkins
Social event features Armin report and music by noted artists
Sophronia Armin ta Long Puddyfoot chairs reception and presents a noteworthy report. Jemina Ann Highflyer leads the soloists with charming songs. The ensemble includes Alvina Bla Jessi Juliette Schmidt Loudentuls sal Anastasia Melissa Slocum Afraid-of his-Face. Music quintets trios and duets promise a high order, with classical instrumental pieces. Tickets at Dunning's 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophronia Arminta Long Puddyfoot
Jemina Ann Highflyer
M Alvina Bla Jessi
Juliette Schmidt
Loudentuls
Sal Anastasia
Melissa Slocum
Dunning’s
Miss Whitney Dead Beadle County Postmistress
Miss M. D. Whitney longtime Wolsey postmistress dies after months of illness. Funeral held this afternoon from her western Wolsey home. She had lived in Beadle county for years and was sister to Mr. Lafe Whitney of the city.
Tinware and enamel ware at the Racket Store
A short notice highlights tinware and enamel ware offerings available at the Racket Store, noting selection and pricing cues for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racket
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Ueeners
Royal Opera Shape
Oxford
R. C. Gibbs
Dakota Ave
Huron, S. D
Shaw & Madsen
A. J. Baldwin
Cana
Dex
Montana
Winters & Lee
T Lee
Big Department Store
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