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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
1
A cheerful note highlights bees in a festive scene as merriment fills the year end. A family sitter frames a playful moment with children amid buzzing activity and seasonal joy.
Washington Nov 30 The appeal by South Carolina authorities from Judge Simonton s ruling on the Vandercook company dispensary case has been docketed in the U S Supreme Court Both sides move to advance the case The core dispute concerns the effect of congressional amendments to the federal interstate liquor act and whether the state law remains antagonistic after Tillman backed changes Judge Simonton found the dispensary act s possession of shipped goods violated interstate commerce rights.
Rev. Louis E. Caillet rector of St Paul seminary died at 4 45 p m in St Paul after 40 years of service to the church. A native of France he was 66 and served as vicar general shaping Catholic affairs in Minnesota and the Northwest.
Dr William Pepper announced at a dinner that Mr Widener will present his Philadelphia mansion to the free library system. The Josephine Widener Memorial will honor the donor and the home will be kept in trust by the city as part of the free library. A fireproof art gallery will be built in a central city location and kept free to the public, with the estate valued around $600,000 and at least $400,000 more to equip the library and its collection.
A petition to U S senators was issued from the Irish National alliance in New York opposing the proposed general treaty of arbitration with England. The document will be circulated by alliance councils, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and other Irish American societies, denouncing the treaty advocates as modern American Tories.
In North Dakota's Emmons county district court State's Attorney moved to dismiss the Spicer murders cases against Frank Blackhawk and George Defender. The judge granted dismissal while the prisoners remain jailed awaiting Agent Cramsie from Standing Rock.
Report from Standing Rock reservation says the mother of Philip Ireland, one of the young Indians lynched at Williamsport, has died by her own hand in Bismarck. Indians believe the hanged will not reach the afterlife, and her death follows the disgrace of her son's lynching.
The second Luetgert murder trial before Judge Gary began with the defense arguing he is unfit for criminal duties. The motion was overruled and two jurors were secured as salesmen were examined. the courtroom was crowded for the opening day. Tommy Ryan defeated Jim Ryan in five rounds before 800 spectators at Maple Avenue Athletic Club with Paddy Ryan as referee.
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis mills produced 351 415 barrels last week, up from 309 600 the prior week and 334 060 in 1896. Superior and Duluth mills ground 86 565 barrels, down from 88 240 prior week and 101 720 in 1896, with foreigners buying well though domestic trade remained dull.
The Dunning and Longstaff store announces a Christmas shift for every resident of Huron and Beadle County. They invite customers to view their stock, compare prices, and buy. They claim to have bought big quantities at cheap prices and offer a wide range of articles.
An early advertisement touts a wide assortment of perfumery in Huron with cut glass perfume bottles perfume anatomizers and perfume sets highlighting the delicate odors and large selection for local shoppers.
An inventory notes beautifully decorated hand-painted hand kerchief boxes and elegant jewelry boxes. It lists necktie boxes glove boxes and toilet brushes as part of the dressing table necessities.
The ad touts elegant preps of holiday cards and calendars showcasing artistic expressions by leading artists. It claims the largest stock in the state and prices designed to fit customers budgets, highlighting quality and affordability for the season.
A local stationery shop invites customers to visit before Christmas to view its extensive and varied stock. The ad urges patrons to come early to have ample time to make selections for Christmas gifts.
Beautiful new crest china photograph boxes crest rose jars card cases and elegant medallions albums paper knives and other items that enhance home décor showcased in this edition.
The article discusses choosing high quality children’s books for Christmas, emphasizing parent welfare and avoiding cheap toys. It highlights a curated line that will please, instruct, and entertain children, focusing on stories with lasting value.
In Huron a wide stock of Christmas dolls is offered to parents appealing for Santa Claus to fill the doll pack. The selection includes dolls that cry, sing, open and close their eyes, and range from a few pennies to higher prices.
Gunthers has made a life study of our sweet tooth and this year offers the largest candy assortment ever laid down in Huron. The candies are famous worldwide, pure and healthful, priced no higher than others, and unavailable anywhere else in Huron. We shall expect your trade in this line.
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