Kelley’s Rooster Picked at Kelley’s Barn Contest
A large black rooster was used in a guessing contest outside the Journal-World office. Subscribers voted by votes for feather estimates to win a rubber tired buggy. Pickers included Purkey Costin Sipe and Porter with judges Hutchinson Miller and Fullin sworn to secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley’s Barn
Journal-World
Messrs. Purkey
Costin
Sipe
Porter
S. Hutchinson
Ed Miller
George Fullin
Wider
Huron
Journal- World
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief for Colds
A summer cold is described as a pathway to pneumonia by fall. The ad claims One Minute Cough Cure clears the ego drawing out inflammation heals and strengthens lungs and bronchial tubes and is ideal for children and croup coughs and colds sold by Holland Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Wheeler
McCormick Files to Claim Rosebud Land Near Bonesteel
Wm. McCormick drew No 1 and filed on a quarter section near the edge of the government town near Bonesteel. Towns like Herrick and Burke arise as roving land openings fuel excitement and rail prospects loom with North Western holding the cards. Many first chances arrive while many will not file, and local politics run high amid town naming debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McCormick
Chamberlain
Bonesteel
Grégory
Herrick
Ohio
Burke
Rosebud
North-Western
Rain Drenches Huron Area With Beneficial Shower
A heavy rain and hail fell Monday evening over Huron and surrounding areas for about three quarters of an hour. The rainfall was estimated at a inch and a half and caused no damage, with farmers thrilled as the rain benefits the corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Men Who Will Decide Between Liti Begins in This City Bere
A list of jurors is presented for a trial with the panel expected to report at 1 30 p m in the city venue. The names include Edward Lynch Banner H Abbott Burr Oak Peter Schibe Whiteside C M Wilson Huron Fred Elder Richland W P Fell Huron John T Cass Huron W H Baddley Whiteside Jesse Hidkleston Whiteside Noyes Appleman Huron J F Demlo Theresa L S Grant Liberty M H Markey Huron Charles Johnson Clifton Dell Denison Carlyle Henry Dickson Pleasant View P FS Dalquist Pleasant View Edward Sweeney Cavour Frank Sexton Sand Creek W A Hein Belle Prairie George Tyrrell Liberty G Hutchinson Huron Ira Harding Auster Herman Freitchee Nance August Licht Wolsey George W Hall Logan C D Joy Huron Wm Graham Jr Vernon H C Teets Milford Charles Rohrbaugh Huron A D Carley Whiteside John T Baker Huron M J Lyon Clifton Sivert O Haugen Kellogg J B Franklin Wessington Benj Glaze Milford J A York August Stegman B D Minnium Allen L A Richland W H Walton Altoona C E Wright Whiteside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere
Edward Lynch
Banner H Abbott
Burr Oak
Peter Schibe
Whiteside
C M Wilson
Huron
Fred Elder
Richland
W P Fell
John T Cass
W H Baddley
Jesse Hidkleston
Noyes Appleman
J F Demlo
Theresa L S. Grant
Liberty
M H Markey
Charles Johnson
Clifton Dell Denison
Carlyle
Henry Dickson
Pleasant View
P FS Dalquist
Edward Sweeney
Cavour
Frank Sexton
Sand Creek
W A Hein
Belle Prairie
George Tyrrell
Liberty G. Hutchinson
Ira Harding
Auster
Herman Freitchee
Nance
August Licht
Wolsey
George W. Hall
Logan
C. D. Joy
Wm. Graham, Jr
Vernon
H. C. Teets
Milford
Charles Rohr
Hyomei praised as cure for catarrh by Huron druggist
A vendor claims catarrh is not a blood disease and cannot be treated by stomach dosing. Hyomei inhaled briefly four to five times daily is advertised to destroy catarrhal germs and cure the disease. H. Longatoff guarantees a cure or money back. The full Hyomei set costs $1 with lifetime inhaler and refills 50c each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Longatoff
Huron
Cure For Hay Fever Inhalant Hyomei Promises Relief
Hyomei is advertised as a positive cure for hay fever symptoms including sneezing watery eyes and nasal discharge. The product soothes irritated mucous membranes and is claimed to provide quick and lasting relief.
Damage by Wind and Hail Strikes Huron Area
A Monday evening storm hit Huron and surrounding areas with heavy rain and large hail. Windows at the Methodist church were broken, barns sustained wind damage near Cavour and Wolsey, two cattle were killed by lightning, and crops suffered near Broadland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Broadland
H.R. Maag
Cavour
J.R. Mills
Mike Eckhart
John Darby
Wolsey
Infant Teething Remedy Promoted for Soothing Pain
Advertisement urges use of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants. Claims calm gums, ease wind colic, and cure diarrhea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
Ostrich “Whirlwind” to Feature at Central South Dakota Fair
The Central South Dakota Fair Association brings a giant racing ostrich named Whirlwind to Huron for September 21 to 23. Harnessed to a 65 pound skeleton wagon the bird will trot two half mile races against a running horse. The ostrich may also be saddled and ridden. It is billed as one of the state’s greatest attractions and is expected to draw thousands, with no other appearances planned in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central South Dakota Fair Association
America
Jskeleton
Huron
Dagres
Fereakegty
Tas
Ninth Judicial Circuit
In and Beadle
Circuit Court of County
South
E Tonth
Beadle
Kota
South Dakota
Former Senator G G West Dies After Prolonged Illness
Sweet Springs Missouri reports the death of former Senator G G West after weeks on the verge of dissolution. He died peacefully with his wife Dr Jarvis and their son Alex at his bedside. Vest’s biography traces early life in Kentucky, law career in Missouri, and service in the U S Senate with multiple re-elections. The article also mentions Prof Tailandier leaving Huron College for Corvalis Oregon and his replacement’s prior service in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Springs
G G. West
Jarvis
Senator West
Alex
Tailandier
Huron College
George Graham Vest
Frankfort
Centre College
Kentucky
Transylvania University
Lexington
Missouri
Missouri House of Representatives
United States Senate
James Olds
Lewis V. Bogg
Fine Cattle and Good Crops Near Huron
L C Tredway owns a half section three miles south of town with an artesian well and fine grass where cattle in good condition will soon be marketed. On a 1280 acre farm four miles north of Huron Robert Stower operates it with oats barley speltz and corn showing well. About 200 head of Polangus cattle, many thoroughbreds, average around 1200 pounds and are near ready for market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Tredway
Wheat prices surge on Chicago board of trade
Wheat futures during the Chicago session fluctuated over a 2 percent range as rust reports from the Northwest and damaging rains spurred demand. September opened at 1.01 to 1.02, closed up one cent, briefly hit 1.03, then fell to around 1.00 and finished 1.01 to 1.01 half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
Notorious Lake Shore Gang Members Escape from Jackson Prison
John Allison Harry Slater and William Shellman long term convicts and Lake Shore gang members escaped from Michigan state prison in Jackson early today. Slater, a trusted engine room worker, planned the breakout with no trace found since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
John Allison
Harry Slater
William Shellman
Slater
Advertised Letters List for Huron Postoffice August 6 1904
List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Huron postoffice for the week ending August 6 1904. Names include Frank Berg Frida Earie Cynthia Lambucki Mrs B S Levy Nellie Mead Jo an Lonestarr. Postmaster identifies the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Train Runover Crashes Near Plainfield Station
Van dallia through train No 20 from St Louis at 60 mph struck a broken rail near Plainfield Indiana. Five cars overturned and burst into flames after a gas storage tank exploded. One passenger seriously injured Mrs E X Wigderson of Antigo Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Ind
St. Louis
E. X. Wigderson
Antigo
Wis
A Severe Fall Injures Little Florence Ward
Seven year old Florence Ward, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Ward, was brought home unconscious after a fall on a cement walk Monday evening. She regained consciousness around six Tuesday morning under Dr Taylor care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Florence Ward
Harry Ward
Florence
Taylor
Lunatic Kills Four in Galveston Case
In Galveston Texas Q T McCain formerly of Rockwall, after being acquitted of lunacy charges, killed his wife and two children. One child warned of the danger as the father approached with a knife, and the mother attempted escape but was also stabbed. The children reportedly pleaded for mercy before the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tex
Q. T. McCain
Rockwall
Ex-Congressman Dunnell Dies in Minnesota Home
Owatonna Minnesota Aug 10 Mark H Dunnell former congressman and distinguished citizen of the Northwest died at his home early this morning of heart disease. Dunnell was a Republican leader and delegate to the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunnell
Owatonna
Minn
Mark H. Dunnell
Northwest
Peggy
Conve
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lion Coffee
Kelley
Rooster
URSA
A. J. Biok
August Stegman
B. D. Minnium
Allen L. A
W. H. Walton
Altoona
C. E. Wright
Hyomei
Amon
EMD
Ander
George P. B. Jackson
Thompson
Vest
Michigan
Flyer
Indiana
Florence Ward
MAT Pictures
Clark
BED Rock
H. J. Rice
Dakota Ave
Huron, South Dakota
BOPER
Pteaa
Standard Savings Bank
Bell
Interior
Hacon
de Ely
Sae
Eid
Ciao Reed
Haron
James Tomes
C. A. Boaxy
Crawfrorp & PF
Taugaet
Kirke W. W
Ke. W. Whaler
Kirke W
Ratate
Kirke W. Whester
Woop & Attorneys
George
Jennet Meas
Department of the. Interior
Hu S Elliss Ln Bateth
Tie Fe
Coun
Rey
Fry
Nettie
Jay Er
Mina
Whee
Ted Pear
Ted
L. C. Kump, Am
Saber
Beadle Guo
E. Tonea
Oes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!