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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1883
Page
3
An OCR fragment reports Chicago and Northwestern Railway lines in Dakota, with notices of departures and arrivals, plus local construction, exhibits, and events. Mentions the Methodist Church foundation, a sale of property to Frank Barlow, and upcoming fairs and gatherings in Aurora County with Grand Army of the Republic involvement.
Edaho street residents W. W. Pecxtam, W. Abell and I. J. Monser plan houses while Chanky contributes wild grass for a Farmer exhibit. A church dedication, a $250 fund drive, and various community happenings including auctions, a revolver accident, militia meeting, and West Point cadet exam updates are reported along with rail and depot developments and local business openings.
A stream of visitors and residents are recorded arriving and leaving Huron Dakota with mentions of clergy, editors, merchants, teachers, and travelers. Notables include Judson Rochelle Illinois. J J Baldwin Howell Town Site. Rev. Hartsough Yankton. Jas Bryson in charge of Gettysburg Herald. Dr L C Waters. Rev Dr Conkey Wessington. Bishop Hare. Miss Jennie Adams Quincy. Miss Angie Harrington Faulk county. J H Alexander Star Clothing House. L Adler Co.. W A Thompson Platville Times. Mrs M W Sherrer Rochester. and details on the cantata Lost and Saved by Ped Ladies Guild with director Professor Bushnell and named cast.
A lawn festival is planned for Thursday evening at the home of Rev G A Cressey with preparations under way. Ice cream and cake will be served to benefit the Baptist Church. Free teams will be available at the Baptist Church for rides starting at 7:30.
The Anglo American Show visited Moberly with a street parade drawing thousands. The performance impressed, with 22 animal cages in first class condition. Eleven year old Albert Orton wowed the crowd while Miles Orton rode expertly. Field the clown entertained with clean humor and skilled tumbling.
The Dakota Central Railway towns Water town Clark Columbia Brookings DeSmet Iroquois Wessington Ree Heights Highmore Blunt and Hugo n will double their displays for the Chicago Exposition. Despite only eleven towns participating, the exhibit aims to surpass the Northern Pacific display next to it, urging Beadle County farmers to deliver their best productions by Saturday.
The marriage of Wrayrs Taylor and Libbie W Taylor occurred Wednesday April 22 1883 at seven fifty P M at the bride's parents residence near Fayette Iowa. Rev J W Bissell officiated with the Upper Town University president and Rev A P Cras assisting. A quiet ceremony honored by bank partner G R Graves and other local guests.
A broad ad notes Cash and Bushey showing the largest carpet and dress goods lines in Central Dakota with plans for a September exhibit. Parker Bros mark property near Capitol Square for sale with cash and time terms. Also advertised are a second hand organ, a dental office move, and fresh baked goods at the New England bakery.
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