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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
Late county news reports the death of a valuable horse, a suspected horse disease among local bands, visits by residents including Pat Davis and L H Verdon, new cement work, and a canvassing agent selling gasoline lights. A prairie fire threatened homes, and Mayo Clinic praise follows the tale of Mr Newlins’s Mayo Brothers treatment.
Residents from Lakeside Yale Iroquois and Ridgeway mingle in Cavour with social calls and weekend trips. Community members share news of family visits, banking activity, and local events while townsfolk observe spring pranks and stroll the town.
Community notes from Virgil include funeral attendance for Miss Ira Shepard and 15 baptisms after an ordination at J. S. Hebron’s, plus baptisms at the Wild Rose schoolhouse and a social gathering at the same venue. Obituary honors Sara Rhodes born 1858 Wisconsin died 1908 Virgil.
Mrs. Van Tugle is at home again. John Brown was in town on Thursday and Saturday. Page Bros. commence house keeping this week. George Newman’s little boy is recovering slowly. Mrs. Susie and Mrs. Minnie McCoy were in town Saturday. Will Pay was in town Saturday and brought out his household goods. Dick Lautherback went to Alpena Tuesday and returned Wednesday. Mrs. Toland, visiting in Clifton township, went home last Wednesday. A small crowd gathered at Dave McCoy’s Friday night for a dance. A good time was the result.
An editorial argues city life tempts farm children and recommends making farm homes more appealing. It suggests parents invest in modern comforts including an automobile to keep sons and daughters at home and reduce migration to urban areas.
The Northwestern Agriculturalist argues farm cars save time and labor, reduce wear on horses, and improve market potential for horses bred on the farm. It urges reader experiences to support the view that autos are not a luxury but a practical asset on country roads.
William K. Frazer of Deadwood gets two years and four months for shooting with intent to kill Isaac Trotter. A noted old time politician Frazer has filed an appeal to the supreme court.
The April term calendar lists the Kauffmann case from Sioux Falls. Mrs. Kauffmann, wife of a wealthy brewer, is charged with killing a servant.
Nels Thompson, an employee of H A Schumacher at the Milwaukee railroad yards in Elk Point, was accidentally shot by Fred Linch during a rabbit hunting incident.
Sealed bids will be received by the Beadle County Auditor at the courthouse in Huron before two o clock p m on May 20 1908 for all materials labor and repairs to bridges by steel and wood. Each bid must include full plans and specifications and a certified check for 500 dollars in a separate envelope as bond to guarantee performance. The county reserves the right to reject any bid. South Dakota this 14th April 1908. C Young Auditor
South DakotaApril 12 The state Supreme Court declares section 10 of the primary election law unconstitutional as to county nominating filings. The ruling does not affect state nomination filings but may indicate how the court will rule on that question next week.
Wash Hughes of Spearfish a subterranean welldigger was trapped at the bottom of a 42 foot well when a cavern formed. He escaped with only slight bruises after being under heavy rock and earth overnight. He recalls fainting episodes but cannot explain his escape from suffocation.
Theodore Sothman a resident of Sioux Falls for eight months who bought and sold tallow used in soap grease was found murdered in a Big Sioux river shanty about three miles northeast of the city. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
Spring brings a wave of settlers to Belle Fourche with ten carloads arriving from the Middle West. New families file on land north of town and begin scattering into a county spanning about 100 miles.
Beadle County resident Dan W. Snyder declares his candidacy for sheriff and asks voters to support him at the June primaries.
A Beadle county candidate seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff subject to the decision of party voters at the June 1908 primary. W D Lows appears among the names in the roster of hopefuls.
A candidate declares intention to run for sheriff in Beadle County in the upcoming fall election. Joan W. Boyyx signs the notice and confirms candidacy and eligibility for the June 6 1908 filing.
O S Haemn on the Republican primary ballot pledges square dealing and fair play as Beadle county state’s attorney. He vows no enemies to punish and no malice, aiming for economical administration, honesty in public funds, and duty without fear or favor. He describes his Illinois roots and legal career.
Consolidating two plants leaves two new presses for sale. A Campbell two en, a Cot L drum cylinder six quarto, both in this office and connected with the engine. Priced at 1200 and 350 dollars respectively, cash or bankable paper. Also a nearly new four horsepower gasoline engine and a Stonemetz all steel folder for sale.
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