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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
3
The Huronite and the State Journal merge and will send one combined paper to current subscribers. Readers of both papers are asked to notify the office to keep one copy, or to adjust arrangements if unsatisfied.
Advertisers are reliable. The Supreme Court appears to value Editor Shannon as a capable lawyer. Washington State University regents seek a new president. Salary 65000.
Shannon observes fair minded supreme court members as lawyers. The climate fluctuates with warm and cool spells, delaying hard frosts until late December. Farmers are urged to give slow corn a chance and avoid early cold snaps.
Bro Torrey resumes his role at the Aberdeen News renewing leadership in the local paper and continuing its editorial tradition in South Dakota.
The Hot Springs Star dedicates its editorial page to a single subject of special interest describing it as an excellent newspaper.
The Parkston Advance announces volume 14 with a pledge to spare labor and expense to stay among the front ranks. The note expresses hope that its best ambitions will be realized.
The article notes a statement by His Excellency asserting he is as much a friend of public schools as any editor in the state. It suggests the writer may be the source of a grain of truth behind the claim.
The Watertown Public Opinion endorses Senator Craig of Spink County for the second spot on the next year’s Republican state ticket. It calls him unquestionably a good man and favorable to the party lineup.
F. M. Brown of Hurley has moved to Independence Oregon and acquired an interest in the Enterprise a bright weekly. If accurate the move should suit him well and he is likely to be a good citizen.
J L T Henry sells half interest in the Speakfish Register to Frank N Potter, a veteran Montana journalist. The new partnership Potter & Grant takes over the Black Hills paper, lauded as one of the oldest and best in the region.
The Huronite notes courtesies to State Fair officials. The fair in Sioux Falls this year aims for a booming success with President Kemp and Secretary Kelley actively preparing.
Secretary Bliss of the Southern South Dakota District Fair Association Phoebus sends a complimentary to the Scotland fair to be held September 17 18 19 and 20. With a sweet president and Bliss as secretary there should be happiness tied to the harvest.
The governor told Huron citizens that if Shannon won, all residents would have to leave town. Shannon won, and no ban on ongoing business is in place. An early regents meeting is likely, with the governor to be notified.
A local college intervention is credited with ending the spread of the Russian thistle on fields. Officials announce the invasive weed’s decline and plan continued monitoring to prevent a comeback.
A gathering for those interested in butter and cheese making is scheduled in Wolsey on Saturday, inviting hobbyists and professionals to share techniques and discuss local production.
Minnesota Senator C. K. Davis is announced as a real candidate for the presidency on the Republican ticket, signaling a formal bid and party backing.
Local merchants tell readers through the paper what items they offer for sale. The notices encourage customers to visit stores and buy directly from local providers.
The remark suggests Bessie Moore may be bent on wrongdoing or swayed by harmful men, while readers are urged to reserve sympathy for her distressed parents amid the troubling situation.
A writer argues against Iroquois Chief Halladay on the timing of chicken killings. The author failed to kill them on the 15th and blames the gun for the setback.
The Mitchell Daily Republican marks its twelfth birthday with warm notes from readers. The paper praises the publication on general principles while noting a personal miss for Ralph.
The Harold artesian well gains fame similar to Pierre's as locals and visitors seek relief for real or imagined ailments. Its water is described as having healing properties and the ability to promote growth.
A North Dakota editor proposes accepting good work horses as part payment for newspaper subscriptions, similar to an Aurora Illinois merchant who sells fifteen cent straw hats on monthly installments.
Wheat grown on the Hunter irrigated farm near Mellette has been threshed. The yield reached 34 bushels per acre and graded No 1. The berry was large plump and smooth. Water was turned upon the land but once this season.
The text discusses resolved and contested legal points in the Taylor matter. It notes the need for certainty and argues that if the law was defective the fault lies with officials, praising Judge Gufty and Judge Gaffy for their learning and integrity and suggesting a sharp contest ahead.
Dr Black burn of Pierre University spent two days in the Ree hills southwest of Miller gathering fossils with Wm H Smith. They returned with a large quantity and found chalk bed imprints of fish species from an inch to seven inches, some unknown. He will send slabs to Philadelphia for study and values the find highly.
The editor of the Huronrre values press words, both praise and critique, and uses criticism to guide his work. He acknowledges mixed motives in attacks and believes balance favors his efforts and philosophy. He warns that ignoring press opinion is a hollow boast.
The unnamed editors and a judge appear to confirm the validity of the 21-year provision. The dispute shifts to a second provision under debate.
On return to the sanctum the Canton Advocate's Bro Ingham delivers daily news to his audience. The paper is praised as good, reliable, and valuable, regardless of its frequency.
Professor Dukes begins school work in the city and assists Clay county teachers at a county institute. Vermillion Republican praises his efforts in high terms.
A speaker argues education regents should be elective and warns a nine member board should not be all one party. The note suggests minority representation could provide advantage and balance in governance.
Lewis McLouth, son of a prominent president, has been named superintendent of the Central Manual Training School in Cleveland Ohio. A 1889 graduate of South Dakota Agricultural College he taught in shops for two years at 500 dollars annually before moving to Davenport Iowa earning 900 and now begins at a salary of 1600.
Supreme court declares a lawful course and issues a restraining order. Dr Finnerud obeys at cost while awaiting adjudication. Charles H Sheldon, backed by the state treasury and drawing pay, defies the order and proceeds with unlawful work. These are the documented facts of record.
The piece traces a sequence where the governor fights to oust Shannon and place Coller on the board, while the supreme court repeatedly rules against the governor. It questions political power, calls for peace, and notes editor McLeod reporting on W. W. Taylor’s court scene and public reaction.
Gero. A. Cressey writes from Bargevanver Wisconsin August 15 mourning the death of Edwin G Wheeler a Baptist preacher killed when a train struck a washout near California to Winona Minnesota. He led the gospel car Emanuel organized churches and Sunday Schools and converted many. His wife aided his work and his death is seen as a untimely but divinely guided departure.
The Huronite denounces Governor Sheldon's official methods as dangerous to republican government. It urges protest to protect state safety and adapt American principles, arguing the public will soon see the truth and support opposition to ruinous governance, praising the principle over personal regard.
Secretary Kelly mails a premium list for the Sioux Falls State Fair to be held Sept 30 to Oct 4. The State Board of Agriculture and Sioux Falls citizens pledge extensive premiums totaling about 1500 dollars and announce no entry fees beyond feed and horse show classes. They urge prompt entries and highlight dairy and other department rewards.
Entry blanks and any further information will be promptly furnished by application to the Secretary Morris H. Ketty, Secretary.
Watertown Public Opinion editor H. L. Hopkins passed through town at noon en route home from Sioux Falls. He attended the Huron banquet honoring Hon. W. B. Sterling. The reception was described as magnificent with speeches by Gov. Sheldon and Editor Shannon.
Hon Louis K Church of Everett Washington appointed by the comptroller of the Currency as receiver for Paget Sound National Bank of Plankinton. He once served as governor of the Dakotas during Cleveland's first administration.
The Iroquois and Hawarden line plans to move nearly all state grain to Iroquois then to eastern markets via the Tracy and Pierre line. The change promises busy railroad business for Iroquois this fall with a night operator to be added around September 1.
A brief poem from the Atlanta Constitution urges acceptance of rain and storms as life moves quickly. It contrasts throwing away hardship with fostering beauty and growth, using metaphor of fire and rose to inspire resilience.
The Alexandria Herald notes the most notable state event a farewell reception for W. B. Sterling and his wife in Huron. Prominent figures from across South Dakota attended, and sorrow was voiced at the departure of a highly regarded, talented young man.
Prof Geo E Dawson of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor has been elected to a fellowship in anthropology and psychology at Clark University Worcester Massachusetts. He has accepted the position. Prof Pawson is described as a successful educator with strong prospects if allowed to continue in his field.
Information received yesterday indicates the supreme court again targeted Governor Sheldon in his suit against Regent Shannon on embezzlement or misappropriation funds. The motion to act on more injunctions is expected, delaying progress as the dispute threatens a larger row.
Elk Point Courier defends Regent Shannon amid accusations of improper Brookings college funds handling. The paper praises his integrity and sympathy, while critiquing the governor’s labeling and noting the harsh public debate over the matter.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Huron South Dakota post office for the week ending August 17 1895. Names include Cook Mrs H Dickson E C Hamilton Charlie E Schuler Fred Taylor Mrs H T Weed Frank W Wilson I B Weed Frankie W. Callers must say advertised in the Huron ITE state date of publication and pay one cent at the stamp window. Postmaster J B Cogan.
An old remedy offered for teething children. It soothes the child and softens gums, relieves pain, and is claimed to cure wind colic and diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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