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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
3
Local notes report sewing machines for rent at W R Link and money lending tips from Richards Trust Co. F D Goodrich of Cavour visits Huron, J T Ohline returns after election duties, and Miles McNickell family visits. Debaters from South Dakota and Iowa judged at Vermillion with Iowa declared winner. round trip fares set for AOUW grand lodge in Huron next month.
Mor granton Tennessee resident D Isbill reports his little daughter’s large head sores, later scald head, were completely cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The salve, guaranteed for eczema and other skin ailments, is sold for 25 cents at Holland Wheeler’s.
The article reports a spreading illness in Woonsecket with quarantine at the Carr home and furniture store. A deputy postmistress and a deputy county auditor are among affected, Howard reports two to three cases and local schools have closed. The Times urges vaccination as the outbreak continues.
An advertisement for Cascarine claims relief from biliousness constipation and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee. The blurb offers a 50 cent price and a sample plus diet book for 10 cents in stamps from Rea Bros and Co Minneapolis Minnesota.
Beadle County sent the first full train of corn fed cattle from Huron stockyards last Saturday. Four cars belonged to Chas Johnson eight to Wilson and Uecker combined. Johnson earned 4434.45 on eighty two head two year old cattle and doubled profits by invoicing to himself. Wilson and Uecker also profited in a strong Chicago market. These farmers started with little capital and now run improved stock farms through prudent management.
John Peter and Malcom McDermaid of Vernon were arrested about ten days ago for shooting two horses owned by Vernon farmer Wm Doyle. At arraignment, the hearing was postponed to Wednesday the 10th. Kemp, the justice, presided. Peter and John were dismissed. Malcom bound over to the next circuit term in $200 bond and returned home to prepare the shotgun for another round.
A circular outlines rural free delivery nationwide. Petitions must show route population, road quality, local vocations, and distances to mail. Each petition requires map and congressional endorsement. Routes must exceed twenty miles serving at least one hundred families, with proper mail boxes. Carriers may handle nonmail business. max pay about 500 dollars yearly. Patrons must maintain roads in all weather. Brookings note: Chas Elrod, brother of S H Elrod, passed through Brookings en route to Huron.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills promising quick relief from headaches and other nervous complaints. It claims to purify blood and improve health, selling for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured, via Holland Wheeler, druggist.
Meyers and Frank near Woonsocket invest 150 dollars in grass seed to test alfalfa bromus inermis and Salzer seed. C T Westaby sells adjoining land to an Iowa buyer for 20 dollars an acre though rough and sandy. F M Barnes sells eleven quarters near Highmore to Andrew Thompson Turner County. Highmore reports more real estate activity and new settlers than in the boom era of 1897 to 1899.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio, a leading local druggist, declares Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. It remedies stomach and liver disorders, purifies blood, strengthens nerves, and builds up the entire system, renewing vigor for weak or rundown persons. Price 50 cents. Sold by Holland Wheeler, druggist.
Scotty Philip arrives from the Missouri river range and moves east. Royal B. Stearns comes from Aberdeen to Fort Pierre. Agnes Stewart serves as stenographer for States Attorney Pusey in Miller. Sioux Falls officials return from the state capital with A B Kittredge, Frank R Aikens, and Joe Kirby. Granger of Aberdeen markets a new typewriter attachment in St Paul. C E Blount of Huron for New York Life visits. Blount and company recommended. Local notices from Hitchcock News mention B R Fuller relocating to a southeast farm and Annie Bachman heading to Huron for summer. Thomas Maupin and Samuel Davis of Kentucky plan to settle in South Dakota.
A Texan credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with long standing indigestion relief after trying many remedies. He reports improved well being after two bottles and compares his vitality to that of a boy. The testimonial notes other users and the provider.
Market notes report rising horse prices over four years despite growth in bicycles and autos. Average horse price in 1897 was 33.55 dollars. in 1900 it rose to 45.60 with a peak of 67 in 1897. Carloads shipped from Ames and land speculation in Brookings County linked to bank real estate activity. Minor health data and an anecdotal cough remedy add local miscellany.
The ad notes Dr. King's New Discovery has donated over ten million trial bottles and claims to have cured thousands of cases of consumption bronchitis asthma and lung diseases. Readers are urged to visit Holland Wheeler for a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
O R Antelman, a traveling hardware salesman, was sent to the city hospital with a mild small pox outbreak. The News notes he had not been vaccinated and possibly contracted the disease in hotels during his travels. The paper cites orders for school vaccination and opposition by Rev. Dent, who plans to sue to admit unvaccinated children. Doctors in Anna Illinois report small pox spread linked to many cats.
Saturday's notes report Maris Taylor's Sunday arrival and Ben Hoover from Gettysburg, a Presbyterian appointment in Alpena, the Mapes' move to a 400 head sheep ranch near Wolsey, health ads for DeWitt's remedies, a euchre party for Mrs Ralph Coshun in Fargo, Peter Norbeck's artesian well bid in Sully County, rising land prices, strong soil and corn prospects, and the Baptist Mission Circle meeting with a free will offering.
J. W. Zeitlow, manager, bought lot 14 on Dakota avenue for 650 dollars through Lyon and Van Dalsem. The two story brick will house the Telephone company offices and signals Huron as a potential regional HQ for the system. Also contains an advertising note for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
The newly elected city council held its first regular session. Doe I Crawford was named councilor to assist the city attorney in cases where the city is a party. Mayor confirmed officers: Marshal M S Hurd Night Watch George Nelson Street and Water Commissioner Carl Peterson City Attorney John Wood. Committees for 1901-2 include Finance Davis Van Dalsem Booth Waterworks Whorton Davis Cogswell Streets and Allege Van Dalsem Whorton Davis Ordinance Booth Bick Shelton Fire Department Cogswell Miner Whorton Printing Miner Shelton Van Dalsem Law Shelton Cogswell Bick Property Bick Booth Miner Health and Light Booth Van Dalsem Davis Cogswell Board of Health Kent Pay and city marshal.
Hattie Rose Laube daughter of Mr and Mrs G Laube of Huron has been linked to United States Senator Clark of California in a marriage rumor. A Chicago inquiry asked if the pair were friends or had met, while Mrs Laube offered little new information. Some believe the story may rest on more than mere rumor.
Notice offers cattle herding at 31.00 per head for the season or part thereof. Range with good feed salt and water from an artesian well. Season closes November 1, 1901. Contact C Johnson Broadland Section 18 or D P O Box 74 Broadland.
W H Stoddard of Hurley bought two Hand county farms last week and returns with brother K B Stoddard to expand land holdings. Horse buyers from Howard and Miner county report stiff prices with a $100 limit for top stock. Corn stalk disease resurges around Hudson causing losses as cattle thefts stretch across the region. A Rapid Creek man recovers four missing cattle found in an abandoned house after thirty-nine days.
Ten work horses and an imported Clyde stallion listed at the stables in Huron. Fresh milch cows also offered. Signature JOHN E. WARD.
An experimental artesian well in Pearl Creek township Sully County reached 1644 feet with a 96 degree water and gas flow. Contractors Norbeck Nicholson and local investor John H King used a new hollow tubing method to lift water and dirt. The find suggests Sully County lies over a hot water and gas vein, likely boosting land values and providing fuel and heat for local farms.
If troubled by a weak digestion loss of appetite or constipation try a few doses of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Every box warranted For sale by all druggists.
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