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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
8
A stream of social and civic notes from Huron S D and surrounding areas lists visits, travels, and small-town events. Several residents returned from trips to Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Illinois others prepared for or attended gatherings and medical and church affairs. The item also notes a marriage license and local business interests with several residents planning relocation or ongoing work.
Chicago authorities report C W Fitzgerald admitted bail after being charged with stealing 173 900 in United States funds from Assistant Treasurer William Boldenweck on February 20 1907. The hearing was postponed to August 1 to allow more evidence collection. The federal government may not participate unless new evidence emerges.
William Ray the burglar shot in the head by Officer Dawson during a burglary escape near Pierre two months ago reportedly will not stand trial soon. He dug his way out of jail Saturday night and remains at large. an inmate said a chum passed a chisel and revolver to Ray through a window and warned he would be killed if he spoke.
A premium of 83 will be given for the best specimen of work done in Beadle county schools outside of Huron during the past school year under the direction of public school teachers. Second and third prizes are 2 and 1. Specimens may be seen at the Beadle county building during the state fair. Leave any unfiled work at the county superintendent’s office before Friday Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. J. W. Sutra, Co Superintendent.
A boiler explosion on a steam thresher north of Fedora killed the fireman instantly. The young man had recently arrived from Michigan. The engineer escaped uninjured after leaving the engine to the separator. Lack of water is blamed for the blast.
Marion South Dakota August 26 A young man named Gross son of Nick Gross residing near Monroe was instantly killed yesterday afternoon by accidental shotgun discharge. Details are scarce but rumors say Gross and other youths were duck hunting near a small lake when the accident happened.
The state board fixed the final valuation at 283 million 696 thousand 268 dollars, up 23 million 660 thousand 191 dollars from last year. This reflects a broad across the board increase in property values cited by officials.
The settlement opening for three million acres of Tripp county reservation land is set to begin with registration in Dallas Gregory county starting October 5. Registrants expect about one hundred thousand, with the process lasting roughly ten days before the drawing begins. The land includes fine water access for farming and grazing and more timber than typical in the state.
Yale President Hadley, a renowned economist, comments on the reversal by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. He says judges who fail to see the link between the Standard Oil of New Jersey and the Standard Oil of Indiana, and thus fail to identify the true owners and offenders, including John D Rockefeller and H. H. Rogers, are prejudiced or biased against the merits of the controversy.
Classified note lists land tracts on Frank Idaho or Dakota Avenue near Utah school house offered by B. E. Beach or C. E. Bryant & Co. Also reports a series of fatal railroad accidents in Groton Andover Milbank Bristol and a lingering line about Sioux City Tribune notices and local residents including Ethel Smith.
In charge of the Latin department Prof Byron Neff professor of physics and chemistry and Miss Pauline Bowe of mathematics join the faculty. The new members come highly recommended and Superintendent Slone is noted for a strong school year. Officials hope for full attendance from opening day to avoid delays in classes.
A columnist reflects on obituary writing and a cranky reader who stopped his paper. The piece muses on memory, charity, and the editor’s role in how lives are remembered, ending with a note on government rules about imitation whisky labeling.
C. Mcelinvasye, Secretary, asks entrants to submit at 0 g to help the secretary's office process entries quickly. He notes all entries will be handled up to the last moment, but urges early submission to aid the office.
Bids will be received until August 29 for constructing a Virgil Independent School District schoolhouse. Contractors must supply all materials and ready the building for occupation. Plans and specifications available at Geo Issenruth in Huron or at Virgil office. Right to reject any bid reserved. Mail to Wu C Dennison Virgil SD.
Notice by Henry y Renee executors of Johan G Montagne deceased. Public notice in Beadle County. Dated August 14, 2008. Attorneys paper and order for estate.
A notice dated August 13 1900 announces the administration of the estate of Murray with Haron named as administratrix and A W Wilmarte listed as attorney for the administratrix.
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