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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1890
Page
4
The Iowa legislature will convene next Monday. R. A. Mus has been appointed postmaster at Aberdeen, replacing John Firey who was removed.
Juper Brewer has taken the oath and is now a full fledged justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. He will serve as a member of the nation’s highest court, bringing judicial experience to the bench.
A Tuesday afternoon notice from Pierre reports the election of Chas. N. Cooper to the position of assistant clerk of the senate. The brief item confirms the selection and location.
Aaroar along the Missouri River above St. Joseph warns of a looming water famine for Kansas City as river levels fall two feet below record lows, prompting concern over supply and drought conditions.
In Yankton two new saloons have opened since January 1 and the old establishments continue to report brisk business in throat irrigation.
Sirruxe Boi. rants after being barred from traveling to Washington with his brother chiefs. He accuses Grass and Gal of treachery, labeling them traitor Indians.
The president considers Alden Sampson for Woonsocket postmaster and S A Mill for Aberdeen postmaster roles.
Annancements indicate new packing houses will be erected in Sioux Falls this season with $800,000 allotted for buildings machinery and equipment.
The Canton based Sioux Valley News marks its 18th year as the fourth oldest paper in the state, earning high regard in journalism circles. Congratulations, Brother Nash.
Sioux Falls hosts the Dakota department grand encampment from March 19 to 21 with Grand Commander A J Alger of Michigan expected to attend.
The Faulk County newspaper Hampner's Times marks its eighth year of publication promising improvement over past years. It notes seven successful years of service and growth ahead.
Secretary C L Dowmine announces the South Dakota Board of Agriculture will convene on January 14 to decide the site of the 1890 state fair.
The Flachreau Enterprise notes Senator Pettigrew of Washington is the same Frank Pettigrew from Sioux Falls. Friends of Col. E. W. Foster welcome his appointment as Indian agent at Yankton. Foster is a well known and capable state figure chosen for the post.
Oroszy Davis, Hughes county superintendent, is appointed superintendent of the Indian industrial school at Pierre. Dr. W. H. Rouse of Lincoln county is named physician at the Sisseton Indian agency.
Gov Miller vetoes the agricultural college bill citing no funds to support the institution and an attorney general decision declaring the bill unconstitutional.
North Dakota farmers will be supplied with seed wheat for the coming season as Gov Miller has arranged with Minneapolis elevator men to provide the necessary quantity. The governor’s actions aim to relieve farmers’ anxiety and ensure seed wheat availability.
Sioux Falls Press reports lawmakers consider an 8 bill in Congress to cut mortgage foreclosures in federal courts rather than state courts. The piece notes eastern mortgagees face decrees in the United States courts and aims to reduce costs and delays for mortgage makers nationwide.
The Iowa legislature includes 28 Republicans 20 Democrats 1 Independent and 1 union labor member. The House numbers are 50 Republicans 45 Democrats 4 Independents and 1 union labor member. A joint ballot would show 78 Republicans 65 Democrats and 7 scattering, indicating Republican overall majority.
Glendale Mining plans to place Black Hills tin on the market before month end. The large stamp mill operates constantly and concentrates will be shipped to Chicago for smelting as the firm has not yet added a local smeltery.
A Tur bill introduced Monday by Rep Pickler mirrors the Senate version by Mr Moody and printed in another column. The measure aims to engage every South Dakota citizen and seeks favorable consideration by the powers that be.
Brookings Press notes 50 percent more hogs sold in 1889 than any prior year as livestock farming grows. It argues diversification will free farmers from grain dependence and bring prosperity, leveling them with older states that learned profitability comes from varied farming.
A draft prohibition bill prepared by South Dakota leaders H H Keith A B Melville W C Arnold and others is hailed as strong and comprehensive. It closely mirrors Kansas and Iowa laws, with new provisions against clubs, bootlegging, and illicit conveyance, and aims to curb drink selling for medical or mechanical uses while offering remedies for injuries caused by intemperance.
The Washington Telegram recounts how Tucson judge Charlie Meyers ruled with swift harsh justice. He jailed offenders in a chain gang and used the court to curb corruption, bringing a period of prosperity while merchants and others suffered losses. The tale ends with Indians seeking compensation and Meyers hailed as the most righteous judge by the local tribe for a $3 suit that netted $5.
A travel note describes Mount Elias and surrounding snow clad peaks visible from 140 miles away. The writer notes weather conditions, with air currents lifting clouds and fog over the ocean, and mentions a small American air craft seen at Flag Rock.
A fragment describes a large sycamore planted in 1832 by Alice and Phoebe Cary near Hamilton, Ohio, while returning from College Hill. The aged tree was set by children using a discarded sapling as a shade gift, becoming a local landmark along the road.
An article reports Dr Love and others debating whether consciousness persists briefly after decapitation. It recounts a 1875 Saigon execution observed by Mugand, noting eye movement and facial expressions as signs of lingering awareness, with a beheaded pirate’s head reportedly staring as life ended after about fifteen to twenty seconds.
English hunter Mr Gabbett and his trolly men faced three tigers in jungle. He killed one with a direct shot, wounded a second, and forced the third to retreat to a cave. A shepherd was mauled by the river tiger before others fired and the man survived the encounter.
A devoted friend of Henry Irving followed him to Southam before leaving for the continent. He vanished for an hour and returned on stage at the Lyceum theatre with bleeding feet and a mud stained coat, suggesting a hidden journey. The Pall Mall reports the strange chase and its unresolved question of fate.
A reflective verse celebrates finding warmth and reunion at home after a storm of life. The poem imagines distant loved ones gathering by a dim lamp, with voices rising in gladness as they await the eternal home promised by faith and the pearly gate.
A vivid account describes a recurring flock of crows in Omaha that roost along the Missouri riverbanks and forage in city blocks. The birds, protected by law, patrol streets and alleys each night and feed on markets scraps and carrion, aiding urban clean up before dawn.
Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale due to default on a loan from Dakota Loan and Trust Company of Watertown to Mary E Patten dated January 1 1890. Foreclosure action proceeds to recover the loan per the recorded mortgage and related documents in Watertown.
Notice announces foreclosure of mortgage held by The Dakota Trust Company, dated April 9, 1887, on the east half of the southeast quarter and west half of the southwest quarter of section 9, township 112, in a county in the state. Default permits sale by power of sale. sale to be held at the courthouse door in Watertown.
Notice of sale under a chattel mortgage by August Conambo and Phelition Simon to Giga Co. The 1938 mortgage covers four cattle and items worth 400 dollars plus 6-100, with five notes dated September 1 1948 and extended to 1889. Default due to nonpayment. sale to be conducted January 10 at Ganons Avenue, Haron, Beadle County, South Dakota. A dark horse wagon and other property listed for sale.
Jacob E Huffman , Beadle County South Dakota, announces sale of estate and real property at the Beadle County Courthouse Beadle County South Dakota on February 1 1890 at 2 pm The property described as the northeast quarter of section forty four township ten north range forty four west containing 160 acres and all accrued rents and profits The notice is dated December 1 1889 and signed by Sheriff 8 J Auras and attorney 1 B Huwvax.
Notice to creditors for the estate of Cordelia C Harwood deceased. John McKinstry as executor announces the claim process with a four month deadline after first publication dated November 30 1889 in Huron South Dakota Beadle County.
Public foreclosure notice records a power of sale dated June 13 and filed June 16 in Beadle County South Dakota. It lists Isaac Hoge E. H. Santo and others as assignees, mentions a mortgage for nineteen dollars and twenty cents, and outlines sheriff sale procedures to recover costs and disbursements, dated November 19 1889, Aberdeen South Dakota.
First published summons in Beadle County Fifth Judicial Circuit Court. Delia A. Crafta plaintiff versus Herbert E. Crafts defendant. Notice to defendant Herbert E. Crafta to answer the complaint by December 19 in the circuit court. Attorneys H. H. Brown and Joan Davis listed.
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