Prohibitions Missionary Notes From a Winter Night
A traveler recounts a harsh winter night in Milltown Hutchinson County and a hotel encounter with a curious, mixed crowd. He identifies as a Prohibition missionary and recalls questions about his faith and attire, ending with reflections on a cowboy town delegation heading toward Yankton and Providence sparing them from harm.
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Lohg
Mitchell
iYankton
Milltown
Hutchinson
T Willj
Lima
Schad
Pierre Thie
Yankto
Bayards
Pierre
Segarpd
Bendre
Repoval
Aurora
Melanosh
N. W. RR
Songer
Scotland
Yankton
Nillion
Huron Notes Add Residents Visitors and Business Moves
M F Wright and W H Burt travel to Minneapolis while R D Hoke of the Wessington Times visits. John Bréton improves with treatment. T P Hayden returns from Canada. shop reopens for business. Henry Schaller to become aent. rents residence to Dr Waters and will move in spring. John Pusey visits from Hand County. becomes permanent territory resident. Leslie Durley of Grayville contacts Superintendent Nicholl. interest in Dakota real estate. Reverend J D Reeves, publisher of the Columbia Sentinel, visits the city. Chas Hi Aurick of Chicago arrives to build up the town as carpenter. he befriends Cas E Maw. A party including five Chicago carriers will move to offices. lumber and household effects to follow. New article on hardwood grove propagation by W H Brockman featured. Read it.
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M. F. Wright
W. H. Burt
Minneapolis
R. D. Hoke
The
Wessington Times
John Bréton
T. P. Hayden
Canada
Henry Schaller
Sy.c. Waters
John Pusey
Dr. Sale
Huron
Hand County
J. D. Reeves
E Columbia Sentinel
Brown County
Brows County
Chas
Aurick
Chicago
Cas. E. Ma
Malen
Fire Company Elects Ed Holbrook as Captain
Framing the first meeting to be held Friday night Ed Holbrook is named captain with three years experience expected to make him a competent officer. Frank Wheeler from Hitchcock notes New York interest in Dakota rising and predicts a spring rush. Commissioner Hitchcock agrees the spring boom will be remarkable.
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Ed. Holbrook
Frank Wheeler
Hitchcock
New York
Dakota
Wessington Quarterly News Second Issue Issued
The Wes sington Quarterly News number two has been issued by H Ellis. Ellis, a Dakota enthusiast, aims to serve readers with reliable territory information and invites sample copies to be sent to friends from Wessington Dakota.
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Wessington
Wessington Quarterly News
H. Ellis
Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Dakota
Beadle County Citizens Hold Unanimous Mass Meeting
A mass meeting of Beadle County citizens was held at Parker’s Hall on Wednesday at 2 pm. C. H. Ellis of Wessington was chosen chairman and Chas Hitchcock of Hitchcock secretary. The hall was crowded with attendees from nearly all parts of the county. The meeting was highly enthusiastic with no dissent and united action seen as a positive sign for the future.
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Beadle County
Parker's
C. H. ‘Ellis
Wessington
Jhairman
Chas. Hitchcock
Notice on Final Proofs and Payment to Land Officers
Land officers require final proofs to be accompanied by payment. Proofs filed before the judge or clerk must be sent to the register or receiver within fifteen days, else they will be rejected. Announcement follows the commissioner of the general land office directives and warns affected parties to comply.
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Hurokd Land Officers
Huxoxrre
United States Land Officers
General Land Office
Sleigh Rides Startled Huron as Snow Falls
A light snow yesterday morning spurred residents to enjoy sleigh rides marking a rare, first time event in Huron and the Territory. Judge Ingersoll and Captain Alexander recalled their high ride near the eastern boundary on a Yankton trip. The scene surprised locals and liverymen alike.
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Huron
Yankton
Flandrean
Elkton
Judge Ingersoll
Alexander
The Post Office Indignant Citizen Interrogates Editor
An indignant citizen asks the editor about the post office delivery clerk at the local office in Huron. The letter notes visitors and newcomers notice the slow moving figure that sometimes seems to breathe and talk, seeking an explanation of its behavior and purpose.
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Hvyrosite
Huron
Local Notices and Business Details Highlight Town Scene
Readers see brief items on services near completion and repairs by Stick and Kemp. J J Wills’s brush sign stands out in town. A new Luster hair dressing is marketed by Billy Ritschlag. An article on Congress is tied to Washington Library. Parker Bros fire loss settled with Huntington Bros for Phoenix Insurance London.
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Burnham
Trevett & Mattis
J. J. Wills
Billy” Ritschlag
San
Congress
Public Library of
Washington
Stick & Kemp
Parker Bros
Huntington Bros
Phoenix Assurance Company of
London
Lottery Promise After Milwaukee Fires Sparks Questions
The Commonwealth Distribution Company of Louisville answers travelers and ticket buyers with assurance about fair drawings and prize payments. Next drawing scheduled February 28, 1883. Tickets priced at $2, offer details at the Courier-Journal Building, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Newhall House
Milwaukee
Sturtevant House
New York
Planters’ House
Louis
Commonwealth Distribution Company
Lousville
R. M. Boardman
Courier-Journal
Louisville, Ky
the Commonwealth Distribution Co
Louville
Whal
Antares A
Louisville
Funeral of Dr W Hagenstck and town tributes
Funeral honors held for Dr W Hagenstck with Masonic and Odd Fellows processions to his residence and necropolis. The James River Lodge 32 issued condolence resolutions. Reports describe weather driven attempts to reach blockades, a lost traveler Freedman’s frigid journey, and plans for a new Methodist church in Huron.
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W. Hagenstck
Dr. Hagenstck
Masonic
Odd-Fellows Cieties
Huron
Necropolis
James River
Loo. F
Wuerneas
C. “W. Hagensick
Hitchcock Broadland Quarterly Meeting at M E Church
The M E Church of Wessington Charge held services at Hitchcock and Broadland with Rev J B Seymour of the Illinois Conference preaching. Since Oct 17 the conference year saw twenty seven certificates of membership and five of probation, totaling thirty two who joined in his charge, indicating rapid settlement of Dakota and room for more.
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M. E. Church of Wessington
Hitchcock
Michigan Avenue
School House
Broadland
J. B. Seymour
Illinois Conference
Huron
W.H. Ware
Dakota
Capital Question in Friendly Hands in South Dakota
From Our Own Correspondent in Vanwrox February 14 1883 with the 36th day of the legislative session three weeks remain to finish law making for the next two years. The fifty thousand dollar court house bond bill is ready for the Governor’s signature and will pass. The school house bill is through. The blind asylum bill awaits action in the House, while capital removal gains momentum and Huron’s contested bill evolves amid shifting support.
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Vanwrox
Huron
Beadle County
Court House
Sterling Idf
Hhron
Mani
Aes
A Remarkable Escape From Consumption
Mrs Geo C Clarke of Port Dal Port Ontario states she was confined to her room with consumption but began taking D ing s av very for consumption and in a short time was completely cured. Doubtful readers should write to Clark and be convinced. Trial bottle free. Large size $1. Trade supplied by Blount Hood Huron D T pi.
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Geo. C. Clarke
Port Dal
Ontari --Etates
Ding
Wri
Clark
Blount & Hood
Huron
D. T. Pi
Real life romance in Louisville as lottery pairs wed
Alcene Vanderely and a Louisville youth each won five thousand dollars in a company draw sharing the same number and prize. Their engagement followed, the suitor now owning a prosperous business, with a February 23 draw promising thirty thousand dollars. Also warns against imitations of electric bitters.
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Louisville
Alcene Vanderely
Companirenith Solution Company
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Ike Icbie
Baromaetor
Jalltomn
Yours
Leslie Durley
Grayville, Til
P. B. Durley
Nicholl
Acon
New Ashton
Ollicernoon
W. IL. Brockman
Land Office
the Post Office
R. R. Items
Emdey
Johnny
Prothero
Freedan
Redfield
Morris’ Derowitsch
R. Derowitsch
T. FL Nicholl
Theo, Peterson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas and
Fourth Streets
Diethardt
Bowe & Stivers
Huron, Dak
Brount & Hoop
Brount & Hood
St & Hoop
Brockman's
Boloney F
Oto
Smith
D.T
Owe & Stiver
Anderson’s
iBaker
Bowe & Silver
Drisis and
Crested Building Ng Paper
Syepioar & Avis
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Brockman’s Nursery
Jak
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Central
Hew
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Frank Sidwall
Seymour & Powe.l
Baker's
Singer Sewing Machines
Pioneer Store
Beco
W. W
Danni
Pioneer
West
Blount & A
Jenals
Country Gentleman Demorest
Monthly
Journal of Agriculum
Scientific American
Boeel Chi
Weekly News
Daily News
Even Washington World
Citizen Soldier Farmer’s Union
Art Amateur
Farmer's Review
Breeder's Journal
Prairie Farmer
F. Barbow
Lie Whitcher
Highmore
Williams S. Kelligg
Ironele
U.S. Land Office
Dak
Edna
L. Ss. Eiaz
Gener’ Insurance Agency
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Netional
Bank of Hare
W. Campbell
James
River Valley
Herancourt
Rai
Dubuque
Toucey
RN & Co
Bb Produce Commission
Dakota Cowes
Kern
Winona
S. C. White
Minnesota
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R. D. Cone
Wera
Ig Bae
Chicago & N. W. R'y
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Vw, Jer Eris & C
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Amél
Avericay Express Company
J. W. Richardson
Richardson Brothers
West Side
New Furniture House
Pritt
Iparties
Our Huron
D. T
Fell
Corbin House
Huron Meat Market
Hitchcock-—Broadland
Blount
Grea
Jim River
Sh Me Sear Tad Gy Dakois, the Wonderland Ial
Onsler
United States Land Office
Dakota Te Territory
Morriningham
Mitchell Geod
Chicago & & North
Mic
Colorado
Wigh Islands
Australia
Wegaland
Ail
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