Two More Unfortunates Despondency Ties to Double Deaths
Reports detail two suicide deaths over the weekend. Edward Prue of Pierre, staying at the Dakota House, hanged himself with a trunk strap after seeming to drink heavily and facing personal turmoil. His body rested at Walsh Undertaking while relatives were sought. August Tams arranged transport of Prue to Boston. In Wolsey, Lon Buck, former Milwaukee Road worker, hung himself after a prior arrest and brief custody in a cold jail barn, with conditions noted at the time.
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Dakota House
Wolsey
Edward Prue
Pierre
Security Life and Savings Co
Frank Dinneen
Boston
Mass
Walsh Undertaking Establishment
Claimanta
August ‘Tams
Buck
Milwaukee ‘Road
Wessington
Suicide Hangs Self Near Barn in Local Tragedy
In a distressing incident a resident ended his life by hanging from a barn rafter with a short rope. The coroner was summoned and an inquest was held Sunday morning to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Huron Resident
Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy for kidney strain, back pain, and urinary issues with a Doan's endorsement from Mrs Justis E Leonard of Huron Montana Ave. near Seventh St. She reports severe kidney trouble, relief after using the product, and recommends Doan's widely. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents with price 50 cents.
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Doan
Huron
Justis
Montana Ave
Seventh St
Dean
A. J. Bick & Co
All Desiers
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Court Hearing on Kerr versus Melvin over Ow! Restaurant
Court convened at ten and resumed the case Geo Kerr as trustee for Roy Flower and other creditors to recover the value of Ow! Restaurant. The transfer from Flower to Melvin in November 1906 is alleged fraudulent and preferential. The hearing continued after the recess and occupied the rest of the day.
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Geo. Kerr
John A. Melvin
Kerr
Roy Flower
Flower
Melum
Reduced Holiday Excursion Rates on Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets offered for December 22 23 24 30 31 and January 1 at 124 95 30 39 dollars with return validity to January 5. Full particulars available from agents.
Sentence shortened for Rash and court term details
In Beadle county court Judge Taylor reduced William Rashs sentence from eight years to seven years and five months with potential two year credit for good behavior and a sixty day stay of execution. The Kerr Melum case followed with jury deliberation and motions. A. Alberts sues for damages after a failed high dive exhibit due to nets misrouting by the company, seeking $50 per day for two days of lost performance.
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William Rash
Taylor
Kelley
Coneel
Beadle County
Churchill
Cse
Gardner
Wilmarth
I A. Alberts
Albert
Brookings
Huron
Judge Burtt Receives Impromptu Farewell From Elks
Hon. A. W. Burtt was bid an abrupt farewell by his Elks lodge brothers Monday night, as he announced a sudden departure from Huron this morning ahead of the New Year.
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A. W. Burtt
Elks
Farewell for Judge Burtt as he leaves Huron
About fifty Lodgerome members gathered for a brotherly farewell as Judge Burtt departs after twenty five years in Huron. Exalted Ruler Campbell opened the meeting and T H Null led ceremonies with brief addresses by Governor Crawford A W Wilmarth and others. The gathering honored a good Elk and citizen as he prepares to move to a new home, with warm words and shared memories.
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Ellis
Campbell
T. H. Null
Crawford
A. W. Wilmarth
Burtt
Huron
Ariend
Judge Burtt
Snow Covers Huron Plains In Heavy Winter Storm
Huron residents awoke to a rare white transformation with five inches at Pierre and widespread snow across Yankton to Stupid City. Visibility was clear with no wind, aiding good sleighing though trains showed slight delays. Stores hope the snow boosts تجارة after a weak pre Christmas trade.
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Browns Hare
Yankton
Stupid City
Pierre
Great
Deptis
Huron
Christmas Eve Midnight Service at Episcopal Memorial
The Episcopal memorial marks Christmas with a special midnight service on Christmas Eve. Holy communion will be observed at ten o'clock Friday morning and at seven o'clock Friday evening. Christmas tree festivities will be held.
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Episcopal Memorial
Milling mill vitality in Hurons grain trade urged
The Milling and Grain News notes that a local fire harming the Hurons Flouring Mill spurs regret but also highlights the mill’s value. It argues increased land values, better grain markets, and steady employment hinge on keeping the mill active and patronized year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milling and Grain News
Trade Journal
Kansas City
Washburn
Minneapolis
Plans for New Masonic Temple Underway
Plans for a new Masonic temple are being drawn with specifications prepared to guide construction. Local lodge officials expect detailed blueprints and site layout to be finalized for city approval and contractor bidding.
St Paul Masonic temple plans by Buechner Rand Orth
Architects Buechner Rand Orth of St Paul prepared plans for the St Paul Masonic temple now under construction. Estimated cost at completion about 150 dollars. January bids to be opened at the building exchange for the Huron Masons contract. Building will be three stories high, 56 by unknown feet, of stone and pressed brick. First floor retail space, second floor offices, third floor lodge use with magons and lodge rooms on top.
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Buechner
Rand Orth
St. Paul
Fourth Street
Onakotea Avenue
Operatic Student Cast Delights Huron at College Chapel
Opera Grand presented its first Huron production at the college chapel on Friday evening. A student troupe sang the score written by a college mentor, drawing a large audience. The plot centers on a charming heroine torn by multiple suitors, ending in a wedding as the bravest suitor wins her. The burlesque music by a troupe member also drew praise and city notice.
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Huron
College Chapel
College Mer
Huron College
Reading endorsement for Bucklin’s Arctic Salve cure
Local reader Leo F. Zelinski from GS Gibson 3S claims Bucklin’s Arctic Salve cured a severe cold sore after one daily application for two days. The ad notes satisfaction guaranteed and lists Wheeler’s Drug Store at 25e as the seller.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson
Butlle, N
Bucklin
Garantee
Wheelers Drug Store
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Court News
Circuit Court
Brother Elks
South Dakota
Masonic Temple
Oster Ane
Axelrad Bros
Dakota Ave
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