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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1886
Page
1
A fragmented notice lists advertising rates by column and inch, legal rates, and special notices. It references a weekly edition published Thursdays and a three month subscription option, noting mail postage and international delivery.
The piece criticizes delaying statehood actions and defends the elected official's rights. It clarifies that Hundley has not been removed from county commissioner and rejects claims of vacancy. It argues for fair legal process and condemns political manipulation.
Hon Frank Perricrew voices support for dividing Dakota to gain admission, praising unity and political leverage. He notes Washington and Montana bills exclude Dakota, urges Southern support to push division while avoiding immediate state operations and constitutional convention plans.
In the Fargo Argus Gen. Dennis is proposed as a candidate for secretary of the territorial council. The announcement highlights his experience and readiness to assume the role if elected.
John A Logan dies at Wasminerox after a rapid decline from rheumatism and brain complications. The president’s illness is serious. Logan’s funeral plans include a Capitol service with marines and arrangements to consult Mrs. Logan before final disposition.
The dispatches carried a somber note as General John Agan died, his leadership praised by all who knew him and his generous, royal hearted comradeship deeply mourned by soldiers. His loss marks a stark moment in the year’s end as friends and officers honor his memory.
In North Beadle and nearby townships Christmas was widely celebrated despite severe weather and strained farming finances. Members of the Christian church gathered at L. W. Kook’s Altoona home and at Mrs Schoon’s Pleasantview residence where about 25 dined and nearly 40 later in the evening received gifts from Santa. A Christmas boat decked by Broadland 4 H ladies displayed gifts. Z. T. Hundley’s county commissioner removal and M. F. Fuller’s appointment drew mixed reactions. Fairview Literary Society held its first regular meeting Dec 15 with a railroad rates debate favoring citizens. Fairfield township Good Templars plan an oyster supper New Year’s Eve at 15 cents a dish.
Fragmentary piece quotes Be a Gentleman and Thackeray style lines with praise for virtue and winning or losing. The readable text hints at moral reflection and a playful exhortation about embracing kindness and integrity in pursuit of rewards. No clear event or names beyond Thackeray.
Messages of sympathy arrive for Hayes in mourning. Fremont Ohio and Madison Wisconsin veterans of G A B pledge support and express sorrow, while New York sends nation wide sympathy noting the loss is the people's loss.
Reporters in Tue Pierre Free Press describe their flat footed coverage as the Statehood movement gains momentum. The piece notes limited access to figures and unclear timelines, with officials urging clearer messaging and public awareness.
Rev. F F Clapp resigned as pastor of the Congregational Church in Yankton after eleven years of service. The move surprised the congregation and was met with regret by many. Christmas observances and local events followed, with school activities, a firemen’s ball, and skating on the Jim River reported.
A letter from Mr. O Z Sutton discusses a clipped paragraph from a Plankinton paper claiming a man posing as Heron collected money on behalf of the A O U W under James Bee. The piece labeled the claim a sample of Huron enterprise and defends Sutton and the local Huron man by asserting misrepresentation of residence and character.
The piece notes arrests by the Pinkerton force of express robbers. It mentions the successor of Gen Logan in the U S Senate and highlights Gov RB J B Farwell and Gen as prominent figures. It discusses Illinois legislature meeting soon with likely appointment delays and a slim majority in the chamber.
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