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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
Robbers blew open Virgil State Bank and stole about 2000 dollars in currency. No arrests reported. Sheriff Young notified and en route to Virgil to pursue suspects.
The article urges Huron residents to pack athletic park next Tuesday for a pivotal football clash with Dakota Wesleyan. It notes both teams split three games this season with strong showings and highlights Huron College aims to rise to the top of state college athletics through a home victory and civic support.
George Wetherell, 57, a Cane Creek area resident, hanged himself in his barn after years of gloom. He moved from Rockford Iowa in 1885, leaving a wife and two children. His body was found Sunday morning and burial planned in Rockford by the Masonic order.
The fifteen month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reedy died Sunday night from burns after pulling a teapot of hot tea onto himself. Doctors found no immediate fatal injuries, and the child had seemed to improve Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:30 in the family home on Ohio Street conducted by Rev. F. W. Long. Mr. Reedy, a Northwestern conductor, learned of the tragedy only after his regular run.
Huron roared to a 54 to 0 win over Redfield. Huron scored early and repeatedly, with Hager Niestadt and Don Osbon credited for multiple touchdowns. Despite Redfield efforts, the line held and wind hindered kicking, with only four goals in ten TDs.
On Monday morning an order from General Supt. Morse promoted W. L. Foote from chief clerk to trainmaster of the Dakota division to succeed the deceased W. W. Goodykoontz. Foote has long service and is considered capable. A. Lenhart becomes chief clerk and Earl Howard is promoted to timekeeper.
The following pupils achieved an average scholarship of 90 or above from Sept 1 to Oct 9. Class D includes Laura Bloomenrader Leila Bonesteel Bessie Brown Flora Durfee and others. Class C lists Harold Barber Mary McGarvey Rose Radcliffe. Class B names Dorothy Beach Elsie Lampe Edith McGarvey Katherine McKay Oscar Olson and more. Oliver O. YounE, Principal.
Petition to state seeks hearing in Beadle County court in South Dakota. Court date and details appear in the filing. documents list petitioner and case number as part of the official notice.
Huron College Y M C A invites all city young men to join the Montana Bible class meeting Saturdays at 7 30 pm in the college gymnasium. The 75 member group is the state's largest and blends Bible study with clean recreation including basketball and handball.
Huron high school football team traveled to Parker for their third game, returning with a loss. Parker's speed and defense proved overpowering as Pete Young suffered an early injury but remained in the game to score a touchdown. Professors Slone and Neff supervised the Huron squad.
The council adopted a resolution for selling the city dump grounds. A resident petition for a Corner Hight at Caster and Colorado was rejected due to finances. Bids opened for a 435 foot sewer on Simmons Ave between 4th and 5th. contract to Geo. Baum for 18.50. The Ladies Library association sought funds for a reading room and library until the new building. library committee to advise. A sidewalk on the east side of the Huron college campus was discussed.
The Rev. Charles G. Jordan of Sylvania Pa delivered two county option addresses at the opera house to large, enthusiastic crowds. He argued from legal and economic angles rather than morality, contending that counties bear tax burdens for courts and jails tied to license laws and opposing a blind application of such laws in every community.
State bank at Yale sustained a loss from a forged check for 93000 drawn on a reserve in North Dakota. The incident occurred last week, according to preliminary reports.
The land lottery drawing concluded Wednesday with 6000 prizes awarded and up to 1400 names published. A grass widow in Charles Mix county drew No. 1 while several Dakotans claimed early numbers. In Huron, E Leepy of Northwestern, listed No. 388, and others including Lewis G Baker No. 839 Dick R Whitaker No. 972 Carl E B Luckow No. 1028 and Leonard Bloomquist No. 1119 secured drawing numbers.
Colfax Lodge No. 9 Daughters of Rebekah marked the fifth anniversary with a program of instrumental and vocal solos, duets, and an address by Prof. Young in the I O O F hall. Members and families attended, sharing refreshments and games after the performances.
A decade of growing state pride among South Dakotans is described, noting that residents once hid their residence but now openly reveal it with evident joy and communal spirit across locales.
A fragmented passage discusses civic duty and state service, contrasting the ideal of public service with voter influence. The text mentions Pierre Free Press and references a hungry wife and children, a political figure, and licensing votes, revealing a local pamphlet style.
From two bushels of corn the distiller yields four gallons of whiskey. The whiskey sells for 16 dollars and 80 cents. The farmer receives 45 cents. The U S government collects 4 dollars 50 cents. The railroad takes 80 cents. The manufacturer gains 4 dollars. The drayman earns dollars. The retailer pockets 7 dollars. The consumer bears the final cost.
Transfers list includes Fredrick Liepold to W F Hollis for lots 29 and 30 bik 54 Sth R'y addition for $1. Duesler to James L Alvey part of outlets A and B Cavour for $1. Coler Campbell to Leslie Welch se 20-109-60 for $1. Herman to L J and BE a Todd se 7-112-63 for $1. Herbst to Lida A Howard no 6-113-59 for $1.
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