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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1885
Page
5
A compilation of Kimball Dakota items: schedules and open times for offices, Treasurers remarks, local appointments, school and church updates, rail and artesian well work, weather, agriculture notes, and community notices reflecting a late 19th century small town through concern for crops, education, and public events.
Major Gregory at Lower Brule Agency faced violent resistance as Indians refused a census, citing dead tribe members drawing rations. Rebels seized the agent, Indians yelled war whoop, whites fled to boat landing, police protected Gregory. Tensions remain as orders to count persist.
The Kimball Teachers Institute notes growth in membership with new attendees and a lively schedule. Rev Mabard speaks on philosophy and religion, while sessions cover teaching methods, exams, and mutual improvement. Resolutions thank superintendents, instructors, and local hosts, and pledge continued efforts to raise school standards.
Last week the Hills Times noted Kimball’s two year improvement with Main street graded and bordered by sidewalks. Iron hitching posts lines the street showing rural conveniences. Despite no railroad, merchants prosper as Ed Ochsner Curtis and John Winter, early settlers, enjoy the location and prospects for regional trade. Local merchants welcome Titan Thorndyke and share optimism for Kimball and Dakota’s business future.
The Dakota convention met in Huron on the 20th and organized with Gen. J. Powe of Watertown as president and A. Davie of Huron as secretary. A board of directors from multiple towns was elected with salaries fixed and plans to raise 50,000 dollars in premiums to obtain a charter. The plan uses per-town agents to secure premiums and notes, with returns if the charter is not issued within 60 days. Contact H. E. Gates at Farmers & Traders Bank for details.
L D Bardin advertises prices on tea cream lemonale cake and other items at Danton's near the opera house. Bargains include 18 pounds vice for 1.00, Mackeral 5 cents per tablespoon, pure cider vinegar 40 cents, smoking tobacco 20 cents per pound, and soap 5 pounds for 45 cents. Also selling a residence with livery barn, stock, and harnesses. Veterinary surgeons Collins and Murray promote services. Hyde's photograph tent advertises views opposite Miller's drug store.
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