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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
3
Sioux Falls Press notes Private Cressey has become a colonel thanks to Mellette and is reported to be in Yankton today. The item calls him “the noblest Roman” and mentions accompanying presence described as a toxic canteen.
Mrs. Kate Hoadly visits daughter Mrs. Davis as Gov Meeker’s state health board role noted. Cough remedies from Ayer and Hall’s hair products teased. Wall News reports transfer of U S Signal Office to Allanga Block planned for May. Local socials include Mrs A W Wilmarth tea, Methodist church revival closings, Miss Dennis’ tour, and death of Miss Anna B Cochrane in Monroe Iowa. Joe M Bailey Jr. of Sioux Falls comments on South Dakota’s economy. Alford mayoral bid confirmed for April 7 election.
A new corporation named the Incorporated Town Company of Knoxville Tennessee has been perfected in Knoxville. Capital stock is 10 million dollars. Directors include U S senators John G Carlisle H Hansbrough I G Harris and Benj Butterworth Augustine Davis Love and Wm T along with other figures, with the principal place of business in Knoxville.
A Sunday afternoon snow storm, the heaviest in recent memory, dumped seven inches on the level with about 0.68 inches of water. Telegraph lines failed to St Paul, telegraph poles fallen citywide, and electric light wires damaged. A pole at Third and Idaho streets broke amid widespread impact.
City council met with Alderman Cameron presiding in Mayor Rice’s absence. A sewer repair near the Jim River bridge was referred to the street committee. Easter services across Huron featured Episcopal, Congregational, Methodist and Baptist congregations with sermons on Christian Knighthood and chronology versus infidelity. A heavy snowstorm reduced attendance but services continued with strong floral decorations and musical offerings.
A Republican city convention was held in City hall on Thursday evening. Delegates from wards 1 to 4 were listed for credentials and the report was adopted establishing a permanent organization. Milo Booth nominated for mayor, Dr. C. B. Alford later nominated, Chas Summers elected clerk, Geo F Helm as clerk nominee, J. O. Ki elected treasurer, Chas J Hamilton named assessor, Dr. R Bay named by James, Hamilton elected police justice on first ballot, convention adjourned.
A public meeting in Vanderberg and Mr. Suite township near the River Hunostre on the 26th inst. voted to sink six artesian wells under the Melville Taw. The irrigation petition has sizable support with many voters joining, signaling bond approval. This marks the first grand movement under the law to improve property near the city of Huron.
List of remaining claimed letters includes Gamble F E Latham D A Harrie John Sadirson Johnson Mrs Ross Wood C Valen Mrs Mar Mrs Anna to T Hall Andrew.
A sensational claim promotes Brandreth's Pills as a safe, purely vegetable remedy that can cure fever and ague when quinine fails. It warns against overuse but asserts the medicine is harmless and suitable for any time, sold in every drug and medicine store.
A childless couple longs for children despite wealth and luxury. Mr Smith and wife seek a healthy living child, blaming physical condition for infertility. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription is offered as a guaranteed remedy with a printed guarantee on the bottle. George German, a young man, suffers phobias from a dog bite seven years ago.
An old ad copy promotes Syrup of Figs as pleasant relief for kidneys liver and bowels and for fevers headaches and sickness. It notes a 50 cent bottle price and sale through leading outlets. A separate report says Opium seized by United States officials for 10 400 the lot taken two years ago from a patient suffering catarrh.
A garbled inquiry claims to discuss cures for skin diseases and mentions various authors and remedies. The fragment hints at general healing ideas but lacks coherent details or verifiable names, dates, or places.
Fragmentary lines note care during illness and childhood with a cryptic farewell to a person or term Wickine tal oni bo gone ecbsanek, reflecting a nostalgic or oblique tribute.
A fragment mentions Corbin and Co and a local business feature. Details on scope or date are unclear but the reference highlights the firm's activities in the community.
A jumble of testimonials praises Ely's Cream Balm and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and catarrh. Citizens report quick relief and retailers claim strong sales, with quotes from patrons and a U. S. Pension Attorney praising remedies.
The fragment mentions an eight man earning nine dollars, but context and meaning are unclear. No identifiable events, persons, or organizations can be derived for a coherent news item.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a narrative mentioning Mrs Winstow praised as a leading nurse and physician in the United States. A merchant contends with daily price fights, implying a clash over costs and commerce.
Fragmentary quote hints at a proverb about learning and neighborly conduct. The readable text suggests guidance on how a man grows wiser by studying less at his neighbor and more at his own nearby tasks.
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