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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1882
Page
2
In Volga and surrounding areas, crowds greet Pettigrew supporters with enthusiasm as trains arrived. amid tensions a gun discharged injuring Pike during a confrontation. The Pettigrew dispute dominates local columns with attacks from Hand and critics from both Mitchell-Republican and Capital papers addressing smallpox and alleged injustices.
In North Dakota, Brookings County reports a strong pro Hand vote while Pembina County voices support for Pettigrew delegates. Following Saturday's county meetings, delegates show shifts with Ang Davis, Haron Hutchinson, and Yaxxtox figures recurring in the county tally.
A Winona woman claiming to be Mrs Bridges No 2 pursues railroad engineer Tom Bridges across Kan., Iowa, and Missouri, seeking his third wife Mrs Clark and a family Bible. She threatens Mrs Clark, plans to arrest Bridges, and boasts funds to fight in court as police and lawyers brace for more clashes.
At the Springton Homie county Republican gathering Pettigrew supporters clashed with anti Pettigrew delegates in a contested Bon Homme convention. A bogus delegation attempted to block regular members, leading to a chaotic roll call and rival chairmen Parker Williams and JH Stephens presiding in turn. The convention ultimately selected delegates to the Forks convention and declared Williams elected chairman amid a scuffle.
Reports say Elizabeth Orwalt, who starved eighty days, is rapidly recovering under care. She now eats satisfactorily and remains out of danger, with physicians monitoring her condition.
Fragmentary report notes the death of a centenarian in Hanevek Ohio, with unclear details about age and family. The brief mentions solid salt rock, Canada, and a 125 year old reference alongside a resident named Mrs Bollo and Johoe.
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