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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1882
Page
3
Fragmented OCR advertises a health tonic named Bitters claiming to cure biliousness poor appetite and depressed spirits. It urges immediate purchase to restore health and vitality with assurances of safety and effectiveness.
Stirling society notes report callers in town including Mrs Edward King and Hovey of Athol. Heaton departs for Washington. Havens of Milwaukee Herald visits. Rev Hoyt received a call to Watertown. Miss Alsada Banner to visit with Mrs Wheeler. Walling travels to Coldwater Michigan, Soloradio lectures planned. C C Cole predicts a town boom. hotel investments. D P Campbell to return in spring. Estray ponies reported. Christmas tree planned by Baptist Sunday school. Union Sunday School prepares Old Story Night of Wonders at Parker hall. Beattie county government land near rail unknown. coal reportedly found in Wessington Hills.
Birds-Eye View of Huron by William Valentine Herancourt special correspondent of the Dubuque Telegraph is in town. He has produced views of Mitchell Chamberlain and Sioux Falls and other Iowa towns. He seeks support to publish a like plate of Huron with descriptive matter in the Telegraph.
Item notes a Methodist supper raising funds and plans a February 22 musical at Parker Hall. The Bank of Huron reports higher business, corn sales rise on the street, and local publishers comment on journalism ventures. Carlin and Miller promise prompt, satisfactory service to ladies patrons.
The Huron Bar meets at the office of Ville & Kelley to mourn the untimely death of M. J. Downey. They call him a courteous gentleman and loyal member, noting his loss to the community and profession and extending sympathy to his family.
The town plans a 10000 copy one cent edition of the Heros to spread advertising for free. Citizens are urged to buy in blocks of 100 and mail copies to friends in the east, with at least 200 active residents expected to participate.
Commission reports the Dakota river bridge on Third Street finished yesterday. Main span 152 feet long and 18 feet wide with temporary end approaches. total length 196 feet. Bridge rests on 86 piles and two bank bents, with earth-filled approaches planned for spring. Labor costs lower than expected. official Neilson notes Char Osborne’s adept pit driving and praises his work.
A casual survey notes Blount and Hood expanding displays for the holiday rush while W. W. Schuman the Jeweler showcases gold and silverware and precious stones. J. E. Baker offers fine china and majolica, with Matt Thimmesch and P. Helm ready to assist with sweets. The writer, citing numerous firms, promises more coverage later.
A jumble of notes reports a pneumonia illness to J Nicholl and Mrs Nicholl, plans for Beupes Co bank building, a new street block, and Christmas gift guidance from Blount & Co. The Knren Literary Society meets with songs and essays, while shops tout holiday goods at Baker and Blount.
The Methodist ladies hosted a successful evening at Parker Hall with cold oysters coffee cakes and relishes. A lively social spirit prevailed and baskets for two sold well while the fish pond catches caused much amusement. Profit factored in about one hundred dollars for the ladies.
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