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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1889
Page
4
The message outlines the current material and political situation, urges legislative action on tariff and civil service, and endorses party platform doctrines. It emphasizes the importance of the address for citizens, urging all young people in the state to read it carefully.
A brief warning text urges vigilance against fire with city names Linx Boston Minneapolis and Philadelphia and asks which city next. It cautions readers to stay alert and act at once.
The Minneapolis Tribune fire caused about 377000 dollars in damages with insurance coverage around 195000 dollars.
Strusie of Iowa is to be chair man of the committee on territories. Cox Henderson of Iowa is likely to chair the committee on banking and currency, a key post for western interests. Dakota shows waning interest in the committee setup.
The Mitchell Republican reports improvements to its Sunday edition, aiming to offer more value than before and surpass local rivals with expanded content and better presentation.
New senator Casey described his tariff view as protectionist and urged protection for wool and hides as well as manufactures, after being asked for a one word summary.
Congress organized Monday with Reed chosen speaker by 166 votes to 154 for Carlisle. One ballot backed Cummings of New York, successor to the late S. Cox. McPherson named clerk, Holmes sergeant-at-arms, Adams doorkeeper, Wheat postmaster, per republican caucus. Milburn, former chaplain, re elected over Rev. Charles Ramsdell.
The December St Nicholas presents Mrs. Ritchie’s account of Thackery’s boyhood with facsimiles of drawings and letters and a frontispiece bust of Thackery at age eleven. The piece contrasts youth and later life, noting his truthfulness, courage, and tender affection. The number offers a welcome addition to knowledge of England’s great novelist.
John E Owens reflects on his ascent as a budding comedian in Joseph Jefferson's autobiography excerpt from The Century. He recalls barge and tent shows and hopes a newspaper will herald him as a star, noting a warm reception as he performs.
Joseph Jefferson recalls a transformative experience from a December Century piece. He describes jealousy and self-doubt sparked by Owens, yet credits the moment with igniting his first great ambition to match Owens in talent and achievement.
The Watertown branch office of the Northwestern Mortgage Trust company, managed by E. C. Issenhuth, will be discontinued December 1st. Mr. Issenhuth must move to another locality due to the change, a fact lamented by his many friends in the city. He is described as a genial, competent businessman.
John A. Owen departed DeSmet in late November with a car of household and office goods and stock for his new home in Pasadena California. He helped shape Kingsbury County and the states constitution, including drafting the prohibitory clause. His friends extend best wishes for his future.
The plan by four state representatives aims to publicize their regions at the national capital. A rented comfortable building would serve as Northwest Headquarters with staff, maps, and samples of resources, to inform visitors and entertain Northwest guests.
Four new senators Moody Pettigrew Squires and Allen took the oath in Washington. House members from South Dakota Gifford Pickler drew seats. an accident near the chamber killed Dr Olson after a fall on a fire escape.
Prof. Bristol describes escaping the Tribune building fire with Dr Edward Olson. They attempted the seventh floor fire escape but were driven back by flames and smoke. Bristol watched Olson fall near the final descent as they hurried down the indoor stairs toward safety.
Mixazarouis reports crowds at the burned Tribune building where smoke lingered. Work on the ruins began about noon but systematic recovery of charred bodies stalled. Coroner collects evidence as public indignation grows. an inquest follows identifications and testimony on deaths.
A three story brick building at Second and Huntington burned early today. Gustave Gross ran a bakery on the first floor while his family occupied the upper floors. The blaze killed Annie Bitner, Ida Bitner, George Bitner, Gustave Gross Jr., Bruno Gross, and Mrs Minnie Gross, with others wounded. Mrs Minnie Gross died later at the hospital while pregnant.
Presiding Elder Fielder of South Dakota resigns from the Methodist church to lead the Enforcement Prohibition League. He accepts a salaryless post with heavy duties and a $3,000 debt carried by the league, a move praised by prohibitionists and seen as moral leadership toward statewide prohibition.
I A Keith of Lake Preston urged as a strong Republican pick for the state board of education. The Arlington Sun notes the county’s past political alignment and argues Keith’s dedication to education and local affairs makes him a fit for the position.
The speech contemplates creating several subdistricts with small municipal councils for each as a safe useful reform. It outlines pensions for Civil War veterans and sailors injured or disabled in service, noting muster and disability as core eligibility facts.
The speaker urges a pension for honorably discharged Civil War soldiers and sailors no longer able to work due to age or disability. He condemns using local relief for paupers and calls for national, not improvised, aid. He notes new states Washington and Montana and discusses interstate freight safety and agricultural department reforms.
First publication December 5. Estate of Cordelia C Harwood deceased. Executor McKinster appeals to creditors to file claims by July 6 at the court house in Huron South Dakota. Notices dated November 30 in Huron.
Notice of chattel mortgage sale dated December 5 in Beadle County Dakota by mortgagee and Aultman Miller Co to sell at public auction cash on December 14 1889 at 2 pm the described chattels including a Buckeye elevator binder red cow eight years old dark bay horse eleven years old and an Akron mower for nonpayment of principal and interest as default stated J E Sherman sheriff Beadle County SD and S T Witten deputy.
An 1880 mortgage notice announces that the whole principal and accrued interest are due. The sale to satisfy the debt, $7.35, is set by order of court for January 10 at 10 a.m. at the Beadle County courthouse front door. W Stroux, Mortgage. wa Mcunet, attorney for plaintiff.
Advertisement seeks 500 stock hogs and a registered Holstein bull bred by Powell Bros Springboro Pa. to be kept for service until spring before sale. Also offering 20 borees and mules at the stable. Located in Wann Haron 8D.
Help wanted notice seeking male or female agents in every city town and village. Outfit free no capital required. Stock plan and terms provided. Pleasant opportunity to earn money. For particulars write 65 Warren St New York.
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