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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
5
Conductor Vernon Meecham fell under moving cars while aboard the morning freight to Pierre. He suffered a crushed leg and died at 1 55 p m as a relief train carried him toward Pierre reaching Canning. Mrs Meecham had left for Pierre with the surgeon aboard the special train.
City seeks all available rooms to house fair crowds. Cots rented at 25 cents for the week. L. Lapier oversees room assignments. Ward coordinators J. W. Griffeth W. S. Demaree A. Vandenburg Peter Stewart lead the effort with Civic Club backing.
Transfers show surphy to Alice C Kelley ot 1810 part of 17 block 16 3d ion to Huron with 17 and nw 4 of 35 112 60 1. Henry Z Sturgeon to O K Snow lot 3 block 3 wn s addition to Huron for 115 Mary T Sturgeon to O K Snow lot 2 block 3 w a s addition to Huron for 110 Emma K Swarm to John P Burke trust 1 of 10 110 60 for 1 Medbury to E T Thompson lot Levi Hook s addition 1 for 1 J W Doughty to Coe I Crawford and Alva E Taylor se 4 27 111 61 for 214 77 R Chesley Healy to W S Gieselman se 4 4 111 62 for 5800 State of South Dakota to Geo B Risdon lot 11 block 1 Fisher Foster s first addition to Hardn for 1 Fred M Wilcox to Coe I Crawford and Alva E Taylor se 44 27 111 61 for 1
Eminent scientists claim human life has potential beyond current limits and that the critical aging period lies between ages 50 and 60. The article touts Electric Bitters as Nature’s best helper after 50, a scientific tonic that revitalizes every organ, guaranteed by H Wheeler, druggist, price 50 cents.
A brief note urges readers to attend the state fair and stay loyal to local events while inviting visitors from other areas to join in the celebrations at the fairground.
Huron invites visitors for September 9 to 13 with large stock entries and special rail fares. A new 125 room hotel opens, a 50-member militia detail guards the grounds, and the Fourth Regimental Band provides daily music. An extensive amusement program features acts like Joe Joker and Pollard the juggler, plus a street entertainment plan and illuminated main streets.
In Chicago August 5 Judge Landis imposed a $29 240 000 fine on Standard Oil Company of Indiana for 1 462 counts of rebating on shipments. He recommended a special grand jury to probe other parties to the rebating scheme, and signaled possible action against Chicago and Alton Railroad for similar offenses.
A campus construction update details a 44 ft wide tunnel 8 ft deep for water heating and lighting pipes from the heating plant to dormitories. The reinforced concrete tunnel slopes to collect water, with notches for iron bars and bolts to hang pipes and future walkways. Plans call for extension as new buildings rise and a parallel northern tunnel later.
The item warns that more than half of men over sixty suffer kidney and bladder disorders due to enlarged prostrate glands. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, citing Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri who, at 91, says two bottles improved his condition after years of trouble.
Andrew Loneland of Huron South Dakota advertises taking over P Cline’s will stock and tools to repair shoes. He offers cheap, first class work on short notice with guaranteed quality and invites trials at his shop on Dakota Avenue, first door north of the express office.
Thomas W. Lawson Jr. of Boston announces he now controls the Humboldt smelter near Prescott Arizona. He has secured possession of all but 35000 shares of the Consolidated Arizona Smelting company capital stock and plans to enlarge the plant and develop copper properties owned by the company.
Zurich reports a worldwide effort by the international commission on aeronautics to release numerous sounding balloons. Each device carries instruments to record upper air temperature and humidity and has notices offering a reward for prompt, careful return. Balloons will reach ten miles up and some will be released from ships at sea.
Lancaster Pa Aug 3 a letter to Charles B Grubb threatens surrender of ten thousand dollars or both he and his sister will be murdered. The note presents a serious menace and police are examining the case for clues.
An attempt to resolve disputes threatening a 14 000 miners strike in the Pittsburg district followed a several hour conference between Pittsburg Coal Company officials and the miners' organization. An adjournment was taken for the day.
An accident in Honolulu injured several people as a vehicle ran down and struck occupants including Mrs. Straus, wife of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Police investigated the crash and determined the causes.
Prominent South heiress Miss Sarah J Crawford dies at her Harlem residence. Fire at Duluth injures, with property loss estimated at 116000 to the electric company Mellin and Co. listed among affected firms. Christie
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