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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
8
J C Klemm e of Huron South Dakota represents leading companies and invites patronage for insurance needs from his office in the New Hotel building.
Office near the National Bank of Dakota on Dakota avenue advertises wall crowns in gold and porcelain. Offers aluminum calluloid rubber and gold plates. Bridge work specialty with gold alloy porcelain and gold fillings at low prices. All work guaranteed three years.
War song concert planned in the opera house on April 9 with a lettered program. Local updates include S H Hysbem’s left wrist dislocation, trains halted by high water, and a renovation of travel toward Pierre. Also noted are a candidate for U S marshal Frank Morris, education board decision on spring vacation, and a sale of a three room house and fifty foot lot on Utah street for 450 cash.
Water from the Jim river rises rapidly after melting snow. Bridges and structures along the river face closure or destruction as flood conditions worsen, with debris and dead fish observed along the west shore south of the bridge. A rental offer and a Florida letter note local anecdotes amid the rising waters.
An 19th century style ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured by constitutional remedies. It states catarrh as the cause and offers $100 for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and directs readers to send for circulars from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
The millinery parlors of Mrs. Geo A Fessenden announce a grand opening with new stock of seasonable goods. From ribbons and silk to bonnets and jaunty hats the displays are artistically arranged. Ladies are invited to call on April 7 8 or 9.
The Modern Mother finds her children’s laxative needs best met by Syrup of Figs, which she finds gentler and more acceptable than other remedies. The true Syrup of Figs is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A heartfelt public note from Eraen L Wr expresses thanks to many friends for their assistance and comforting words after the death of daughter Eth. The message recalls the kindness shown during the sad event and how the memory of Eth remains cherished.
Miss Carrie Bishea arrives from Chicago to head Mrs Myers trimming department. She brings a fine line of stylish millinery. Spring styles are handsome and the formal opening is set for April 9 and 10, with all invited.
A brief note from W. E. VanAmeure expressing sincere thanks to many friends and the veterinary staff for their kindness and sympathy during the past weeks, stating that the tokens were more meaningful than words.
An old advert promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents.
Advertises for boarding horses in a pasture with good enclosure and rain water supply. Seeks to take a few horses for the coming season and offers payment terms of $2.50 for the season. Contact OE. T. Losey.
Advertises the Hurox bindery offering affordable, neat binding services for magazines and books in 1896.
Encouraging flood news from Memphis on March 26 reports levees along the Mississippi remain intact and likely to hold any further rise. Relief committees continue aid as 3,000 destitute residents depend on charity with steady assistance flowing into the area.
The Missouri River at Pierre is about four feet deep after a cold spell and ice remains solid. Weather bureau forecasts warmer weather and higher water. Captain Vincent, head of the government engineer work, expects very high water soon.
Mrs. Belle Maxsey, who lived on a farm on the Big Sioux between Sioux City and Westfield, drowned after she fell from a boat while escaping rising floodwaters surrounding her house.
Heavy rainfall since Sunday fills sewers and raises the Anglaize river and Jennings Creek to their highest levels in years. The town grapples with water overflow and disrupted travel as authorities monitor the situation.
In Greensburg Indiana George and Calvin Holmes twins aged 22 from a wealthy family dueled near Moores Hill in the afternoon. They exchanged pistol shots over Miss Higgs, daughter of a county wealth holder. George died and Calvin was wounded near the heart.
From Havana sources in Key West on March 26 it is reported that Weyler departed for the west after discouraging news from Santa Clara and nearby areas of Gomez’s rapid advance. He left secretly with three battalions of volunteers aboard a transport vessel, followed by four more units. Rumors say fighting continues and Gomez has gained ground.
Report from Havana cites insurgents burning most of Blanguizal village near Manzanillo. Leader Acostax also attacked fortifications near Livre Colorado but faced repulse.
Six thousand fans crowded the Broadway Athletic Club for a two round featherweight match as George Dixon world champion outboxed Frank Erne and was declared the winner after the brief contest. Dixon controlled the pace and received strong ovations throughout.
Dispatches from Port Louis Mauritius report the Madagascar queen Ronava lon was exiled to Reunion due to a general Watt conspiracy. The inquiry continues with numerous arrests noted in Madagascar related to the case.
A well known local leader, William gberry, was terminated for mayor by the synodocratic city convention. The action followed years of public service and local political activity in Mich Marcy.
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