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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1890
Page
1
Acconpiya to the White Lake Times reports Mos labeled the meanest man in the state. His wife died last spring while firefighting to save his property. A suit over a bought lot failed for lack of legal papers and proof of sale. Mos owes for his wife’s coffin and has remarried.
All but one aboard No. 3 westbound train were killed in a Sulphur Springs wreck two miles west. The mail car a combination car a coach and a sleeper derailed the sleeper overturned and an initial tally lists two dead ten injured including two severely hurt conductor Schwickert and section master Ever among the injured. Bodies were sent to Ronceverte and the wounded to the Caldwell hotel at White Sulphur Springs for care.
The South Dakota Educational association closed its session in Yankton tonight. H. E. Kratz of Vermillion was chosen president, J. K. Davis of Sioux Falls corresponding secretary, Mires E. A. Clark of Yankton recording secretary, and R. C. Enos of Scotland treasurer.
Helena January 1 Republicans in the Montana senate and house met in a joint session at noon to ballot for United States senators Col W E Sanders was elected unanimously on the first ballot For the second senator the first ballot totals were Mantle 11 Richards 11 Leavitt 8 Hersh 4 Power 3 and Carpenter 1 The joint session adjourned until tomorrow Democrats unite on W A Clark and Martin Maginnis.
Mrs. Charles Spink, wife of a local Yankton businessman, died this morning after giving birth to triplets on Christmas Eve.
Washington reports the president will likely defer proclaiming opening of 8 million acres to settlers for about three months. Indian Agent MecLaughlin says the delay follows promises to the Sioux by commissioners and requires congressional ratification, with funds for ponies and schools to be addressed before any sale.
F E Kent hosts the fourth annual New Year’s reception and ball for Depot Hotel employers. A large attendance enjoyed a grand march led by Mr. Kearner and Miss Essie Crowley, an extensive supper, and dancing until after midnight. Gifts of silver cups honored the host and wife.
A Yankton Press & Dakotan writer reports 70 artesian wells in Yankton County delivering 11 133 gallons per minute and 667 980 gallons per hour. Daily output reaches 16 031 520 gallons, with two inch wells costing 55 to 88 dollars per site. Projections expect 110 wells by 1990 to ease irrigation and transform barren land.
On New Year’s Eve Rev H H Dresser and wife faced a playful intrusion by about thirty Methodist friends who gathered at their home. They brought food for a watch party misaligned with church norms and celebrated Dresser’s 52nd birthday with a lavish supper and a gold head ebony cane gift. The event proved a memorable, lighthearted surprise for the couple.
The Attorney General Dollard holds that county commissioners cannot issue further licenses to sell intoxicating liquor. He states prohibitory provisions are self-enacting for the state and government instrumentalities. Existing licenses may still run, but new licenses cannot be issued under the constitutional framework.
Jackson, the Australian boxer, has cabled acceptance of the John L. Sullivan challenge issued by the California Athletic Club. The bout is scheduled for May.
Coroner's inquest reviews the Barnwell massacre where eight negroes were hanged from trees and two men were found shot, with a mob implicated in the killings. Indignation spreads across South Carolina and a $200 reward is issued for those responsible. Also lists members of the South Dakota State Council of Education elected in Yankton.
December dispatches recount heavy influenza and laryngitis deaths and widespread police cases in several cities. New York records nearly 300 officers off with la grippe including Inspector Steers. Patrolman Goldman noted as a fatal case. Other cities like Kansas City Emporia Leavenworth Sioux City Port Dodge Council Bluffs report multiple infections. many cases not of the Russian type.
A largely attended temperance meeting at the courthouse was addressed by Rev. William Fielder of Huron, president of the State Enforcement league. A Mitchell branch was formed with officers including President L. N. Seaman and Treasurer H. Rathma.
George C. Crose resigns as editor of the Dakota Ruralist organ of the Farmer’s Alliance. Rev. E. B. Cummings of Minnesota succeeds him, bringing legislative experience and a reputation for strong, pointed writing.
The 20th anniversary of Marvin Cook and Eliza Gilbert was celebrated at their National Iowa home with about 50 friends on New Year's Eve. The couple married December 28 1869 at National in Clinton County. They later moved to the city with sons Herbert and Irving and have many friends. Guests brought substantial gifts including silver items to mark the crystal wedding, with wishes for many future anniversaries toward a diamond celebration.
During a Huron Sunday school Christmas program a pupil answered whose birthday we celebrate as Governor Mellette's. The moment caused laughter from the audience. Also noted are new postmasters Er Rerves at Carthage Miners County and Wm Byrne at Miranda Faulk County.
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