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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
6
The increased valuations of all taxable property in the state over 1902 amount to about 12 million dollars, with the State Board adding roughly 10 million. Revenues needed total 2,152,946 dollars, and despite higher levies and a two-mill levy, a deficit near 750,000 dollars remains at the end of the biennial period. The Board of Equalization will conclude its business today.
Huron defeated Brookings 6 to 0 in a Wednesday afternoon game at the fair grounds. Dickinson pitched well for Huron with ten strikeouts while Brookings’ Darnell had six. Sturgeon and Deeth contributed key hits as Huron steadily built the win and Brookings sought a rematch. Umpire Ed Dineen handled the game to the satisfaction of both sides.
Businessmen urged to insure with Publishers Mutual ahead of Tuesday board meeting to select the headquarters. Insurance of 50000 has been applied for and the company seeks risks totaling 100000. The venture promises local jobs and small addition to the town economy. Applications available at the office.
Thomas George of western Pennsylvania visited Register Clint Hoskin this week and plans to bore for oil near Westington in Beadle County. He expects to start around August 10 at about 1800 feet. locals note traces of oil in artesian water and brass plans to fund wells.
A gasoline lamp explosion at Bunt & Schaller’s barbershop caused a fire that destroyed about 800 dollars of furniture. Clerk William Smith escaped with first degree burns, later treated, then the shop reopened with shattered glass and repairs, while insurers covered most losses.
A Huron reporter learns from representatives of the Chicago & North Western Great Northern Milwaukee and Burlington that the State Board of Equalization has raised all corporate property by nine percent while all other assessments were adjusted.
The printers defeated the cigarmakers 11 to 3 in a comical ball game full of errors and odd plays. Parkhurst issued three bases on balls to start, Delaney tangled with the crowd, and later the printers pulled away with seven runs. Spears, behind the plate, aided the win while Naber Scott Kemp Longstaff and the Sauers contributed strong performances.
A Huron crop expert reports wheat nearly harvested in the Jim river valley Beadle county shows the best corn crop in the state and prospects for a great overall yield Flax looks fine and oat barley and flax yields are higher than last year if frost holds off the state may see its greatest corn crop in history plus an Ohio stockholders notice calls a Sept 21 meeting to amend capital stock from 12000 to 30000 and conduct other business
A highly experienced piano tuner is in Huron for a few days and has orders left at Root's Gallery for collection.
An eastbound freight from Huron broke a coupling near Lake Preston causing two sections to collide. The rear portion moved into the front, ditching several cars and delaying the northwestern line’s east passenger by hours. The notice also contains local official notices and public legal items from Huron, South Dakota, dated 1903.
A Thursday morning blaze at Blume's department store in Redfield destroyed the building and caused about $20,000 in losses. Goods spared by the flames were ruined by water. the fire's cause remains unknown.
Low round trip fares to California Oregon and Washington from Chicago via the Chicago and North Western Railway for August 1 through 14 with return by October 15. Includes nonstop three daily trains to the coast and escorted tourist car excursions. Inquiries to Chicago and North Western agents.
The Chicago & North-Western Railway promotes the Chicago Centennial from Sept 29 to Oct 1. It distributes a pamphlet outlining the entertainment committee’s plans and a broad, attractive program for the white settlement anniversary. Train service to the west and northwest via the North-Western Line is convenient, with details on reduced rates to be announced later.
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