Huronite notes local events and arrivals in Beadle county
Watertown resident J M Templeman visits Huron friends as the Hand County Press editor hosts. A O U W convention planned for the 2st and 22d inst. Wheat prices range sixty to sixty two cents per bushel. Town notices include rail road venture, bridge work, and various inspections. Personal items cover visits, moves, and social events among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Templeman
Watertown
Bushfield
Hand County Press
Miller
Idaho Street
Huron
J. R. Wagner
Tracy
J. C. Cogswell
J. F. Bliss
Dakota Central
Wisconsin
J. P. Ward
Walter N
Warrington
Thursy
Railroad Building in Milbank and Nearby Cities Gains Momentum
Milbank citizens and others interested in the Duluth Milbank Huron Chamberlain railway convened a meeting. A committee led by John H. Miller was formed to secure right of way and direct surveys through Beadle county. The group reports broad local support and vigorous effort to advance the project. Henry Volkmar notes strong backing in Milbank and Grant county as surveyors prep lines for the Milbank Egan Sioux City route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Wood
Kellogg Township
Ohio
H. S. Volkmar
Grant ‘Coun
Duluth, Milbank Huron & Chamberlain
Ing
Milbank
Duluth, Milbank
Huron & Chamberlain Railway
Huron
John H. Miller
A. W. Burtt
W. . Arnold
W. A. Lynch
John H. Alexander
Beadle
Chamberlain
Henry 8
Volkmar
Grant County
Milbank, Egan
Sioux City
Timber Culture Proof Rules Clarified by 1887 Date
A. H. Risdon cites Brainard & Le Washington guidance on timber culture proofs. Final proofs made between February 1, 1882 and June 27, 1887 may avoid disturbing entries if eight years cultivation followed last planting. For proofs after June 27, 1887 eight years cultivation from last planting is required.
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A. H. Risdon
Brainard & le
Washington
D. C
General Land Office
T. C
T.C
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Dyspepsia
Dyspepsia makes life miserable and can lead to despair. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to be the most successful remedy, acting gently to tone the stomach and clear the mind. A fair trial is urged with the hope it will do good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Jesus Christ
Hell
Kingdom of Darkness
Local Saying Reworks Motto Into Melon Warning
A Town farmer translates the old motto to a practical warning about melons. The line humorously warns people not to touch the melons since they are green and God sees all.
Dr Kate Bushnell Delivers Compelling Johnstown Calamity Lecture
A large audience gathered Thursday evening at the Methodist church to hear Dr Kate Bushnell recount the Johnstown disaster. Diagrams illustrated the calamity while anecdotes of suffering and near escapes moved listeners. She argued prohibition hypocrisy and noted saloons were closed for public safety, reducing drunkenness and disorder. She highlighted warnings issued to the Conemaugh valley and urged belief to prevent calamity. The talk concluded with practical lessons and touching moments.
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Bushnell
Kate Bushnel
Jth
Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
Sparrow tale links Advocate to Dakota Farm Mort com
The Londonville Advocate recounts a foul tale of a sparrow tagged Advocate Londonville Ohio with a 1889 one dollar annual rate. The note mentions Mr Clarey at the Dakota Farm Mortgage Company office in the First National Bank Building and ties to Fred Millary the cashier in Huron South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londonville
Ohio
Advocate
Hvronire
Clarey
Dakota Farm Mo. Company
First National Bank
Loudonville
Fred Millary
Dakota Farm
Mortcom
Huron
South da- Fone
Fraternal Lodge Mourns Loss of Brother John James George
The Su preme Architect has called home John James George a faithful member of the Brookings F and A M Lodge. The lodge notes his departure to the eternal home, praising his kindness to his widow and fatherless children and his valuable presence within the lodge community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waertas
John James George
A.M. Brookings
Gioue
Hhe
Bourne
Li Ie
Ivory Soap Proven Affordable For All Families
The article argues Ivory Soap is cheaper than other soaps given its quality. It asserts no cheapeners are used, offering true soap value for rich or poor alike. It warns against counterfeit white soaps claiming to rival Ivory and urges consumers to insist on Ivory.
Local Masons Plan Public Notice in Huron
In a dated August 7 1889 note Com Henry CKLEY Bruce M Rowzey announce forwarding the lodge copy under seal to Brookings Lodge No 24 A F and AM and request publication of papers in Huron along with the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookdings Lodge No
City of
Huron
Henry
Ckley
Bruce M. Rowzey
Milbank Mayor Discusses Rail Line with Huron Committee
Milbank Mayor Henry Volkmar met with the special railroad committee in Huron to push survey work and aid votes for the Duluth Milbank Huron and Chamberlain line and Milbank Ryan and Sioux City spur. Local petitions for elections to authorize aid will soon circulate as momentum grows for the project.
Crop Conditions Week Ending August 3 Report
War Department bulletin notes favorable weather for harvest in Minnesota and Dakota with wheat in southern districts and progressing in the north. In Missouri Kansas Nebraska threshing and haying good but corn hurt by cool nights. Indiana Ohio corn improved and excellent. oats hurt by excessive rains in Indiana and Kentucky. tobacco and corn improved in Kentucky. Tennessee favorable overall but eastern rains caused some damage to crops. Cotton improved.
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A. W. Greely
War Department
Minnesota
Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Unclaimed Letters at Huron Dakota Post Office
List of names of letters remaining unclaimed for the week ending Aug 10 1889 including Walter Butr Henry Browne Mrs SU Conke RM Cofin H B Glenn Mrs M Lavcas and Mrs ’hice smile in strong postal notice style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron, Dakota
Butr
Walter Beer Henry Browne
SU Conke
RM Cofin
H B Glenn
M . Lavcas
Hice Smile
Hodd's Dance Area Praised by Baptist Weekly
The Baptist Weekly lauds Hodd's Dance area noting the press praises its merit and virtue. It argues advertising brings visibility, with wide use by people seeking convenient, practical benefits and trustworthy qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodd
Baptist Weekly
Sullivan Named Surveyor General for Plankinton
Pioneer Press reports B A Sullivan of Plankinton succeeds Maris Taylor as surveyor general, described as a strong appointment by the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Press
B. A. Sullivan
Plankinton
Maris Taylor
Press
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Ottawa Ice
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Minneapolis
I. Mutebler
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Col. Chas
McClure
United States Army
Reed
L. W. Wood
Mrs
Ilinois
Springfield
Omaha
Jim River
Thomas J. Elian
Ogansport
Ind
Kin
Huro
Tacoma News
Tacoma
D. DC
Grant
Spokane Falls
Sigtes of
Franklin House
J. R. Hathaway
Sim Gumbar
Emerson Eager
Sioux Falls
Harry Phillips
Third Street
Carmie Davenport
G. C. Culver
State Center
Iowa
Amy Moore
Waukegan
Ill
Fairview Farm
Botsford
P. B. Lyon
J. S
H. H. Dresser
Pennsylvania
Kirk W. Wheeler
Lawn Ridge
F. G. Blood
Marion
Farmers’ Alliance
Blood
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Dakota Farmers’ Alliance
Helen M. Barker
Beadle County
Grand
J. W. Burnett Clais
J. E. Turner
A. EB. Carpe
R Srt
Turner & Carpenter
Home Life Insurance Company of New York
SouthDeota
Voint Ne
Frank E. Stevens
Wolsey
Stevens
Knight
Minnie of
Turlington
Guido
Rossette
Pride of
Victoria Turlington
Black Knight
Hanton
Panmure
Prince of Wales
Lord Walsingham
T. W. Harvey
America
Duluth
Huron & Chamberlain
Procter & Gambié
Huron Committee
Henry 8. Volkmar
Duluth, Milbank, Huron & Chamberlain
Milbank, Ryan
Presbyterian Church
D. S. McCaslin
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