Souvenir programs attract visitors and guests in Huron
Huron items note Chas DeForrest of Sioux Falls and James Reedy of Beresford visiting. Eva O’Brien Hitchcock and W B Moody from Hitchcock also in town. Local events include minstrel shows, a K P Lodge ball, church meetings, and notices of marriages, farewells, and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. DeForrest
Sioux Falle
Huron
James Reedy
Beresford
Eva O’brien
Hitchcock
W. B. Moody
H. Kent
Chicago
H. P. Carson
Scotland
Big Minstrels Proceeds Draw Largest Crowd In Opera House
The Elks presented a high spirited home talent minstrel at the opera house drawing the largest crowd in years. Don Medbery Kerr and Jerry Stewart led a strong cast with standout bits from Barrows Sankey and Roberts while Ed Dinneen’s hypnotic act added novelty. The Huron orchestra provided fine accompaniments and the show was acclaimed as one of the best in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Holbrooke
Winona
Bruce Annis
Hitchcock
Daum
Opera
Joe
Ladies Guild
Ricker
Leo Murphy
Aberdeen
Teddy Aken
Brookings
K. P/Lodge
Archie McLaurin
Hobson Lee
Congregational Church
A. Grubbs
The
Elks
Fargo
N. D
Grubbs
Huron
Don Medbery
Don
Mr. Gee. Kerr
Jimmie Scott
Jerry Stewart
Mr. Teete
Mr. Kent
Lovin Henry
C. E. Barrows
Mr. Roberts
Deep Blue Sea
Sankey
Ed Dinneen
the Elks
Pneumonia Follows a Cold Says Foley's Honey and Tar
An advertisement claims pneumonia follows colds unless Foley's Honey and Tar is used. It asserts the remedy stops coughs, strengthens lungs, and prevents pneumonia. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland, Wheeler
Foley
Holland Wheeler
Side Lights on Mert Knowlton and Sousa Band
A compact, period style note praising Mert Knowlton as the prettiest man in the group and recalling old fashions. It adds that he would have been popular in earlier times, and suggests Sousa's band would have no need to be ashamed of its local representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert Knowlton
Mert
Sousa
Show notes hint at odd theater quips and hunting trip
A bum policeman named Little Pete the Lilliputian is described as clubbing his hat off. A young woman at the show comments on Teddy and his hair. Mr Sankey mentions a hunting trip with Cole r. the orchestra may perform a ballad titled Why a man with whiskers should never put butter on his green corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Pete the
Lilliputian
Ed Miller Attends Despite Limited Involvement
The report notes Ed Miller was present at the event though he played a minor role. His attendance confirms involvement without a leading performance, reflecting his status within the group.
Chris DeLacey Mystery Prompted by Leg Visibility
From our seat we saw Chris DeLacey seeming fine but could not view his legs. The line of inquiry asks if his legs were padded, prompting speculation about his condition or costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris DeLacey
Chris
Jimmie Scott Delivers Dazzling Jigging Demonstration
The piece extols Jimmie Scott's dancing as remarkable and lively. It likens others to statues next to his vigorous performance and asserts that Jimmie is genuinely skilled and impressive.
Musical Toy Quartet Echoes In Silent Parade
A stray line from a scattered text hints at a thunderous scene with orchestral instruments in a public setting. The trombone reportedly played Turkey in the Straw while the violin remained silent, suggesting a humorous or incomplete performance fragment.
Odd tale from stage crowd stirs laughs at borrowed pants
A reporter questions Mr. Sankey about Charley Blake with curious side projections on borrowed pants. Sankey answers with a cheerful remark that Charley has warts on his hips, amid the tense orchestra silence and amused audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sankey
Charlie Blake
Charley
Public Auction Planned by G P Raschke at Farm Sale
G P Raschke announces a public sale of horses cattle yearlings calves poultry and household goods at his farm eleven miles north and 144 miles east of Huron on December 20. The auction starts at 10 o clock with free lunch at noon and features brood mares mares two year olds workhorses cows calves and farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Raschke
Huron
G. P. Rascuer
Death of E M Dahl Chiefly a long illness in city home
Ernest Martin Dahl born in Germany in February 1833 died December 10 1906 at his city residence after years of consumption catarrh of the throat and asthma. He was a Swedish Lutheran and leaves a widow and two sons. The funeral is set for December 13 at Tolmies undertaking. A separate notice outlines tax sale details and redemption rights for parcels 8 9 and 18 25 blocks with dates from 1898 to 1905 and a ten day redemption period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Martin Dahl
Germany
America
Dahl
Swedish Lutheran Church
Tolmie
Anid
Smhi Nihe
Ad Ouser
Hobson Addresses Audience On War and Peace in Sioux Falls
Captain Richard Pearson Hobson congressman elect from Alabama spoke last evening to a large crowd in the auditorium. He urged international agreement for final word peace while warning America’s defenselessness against Japan. Hobson defended navy buildup as essential to deter a yellow peril and urged quick armament to resist imperial expansion in the orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Sioux Falls
Merrimac
Santiago
America
Japan
China
United States
England
Orient
Hawaii
Congress
Scott's Emulsion Promises Comfort for Fat Babies
An old advertising piece promotes Scott's Emulsion to fatten babies. It claims fat stores are beneficial for bones and nerves, suggesting scrawniness causes discomfort. The copy emphasizes sweetness and gentleness as why babies prefer the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Ben Darby
Minneapolis
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Cole
BIG Minstrels
Opera House
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E. M. Dahl
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Pacific
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Dakota Land Co
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A .D
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State of Ta
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Fred J. Baker
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