Houghton Block Fire Damages Store and Books
A fire swept through the Houghton Block causing extensive damage to the rear of the building. Firefighters and the chemical engine fought flames for six to seven hours. Most books from Gardner and King Land Agency were saved but furniture was ruined. Roof collapsed on the rear, leaving the structure dilapidated. Insurance adjusters will review settlement. Several workers, including Bert Shaw and August Ritschlag, suffered injuries in the effort.
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Teete
Enka Tenkd
Gardner
King Land Agency
Huron
Bert Shaw
August Ritschlag
Huron Installation of Redmen Officers Set at K P Hall
The order of Redmen led by Grand Sachem Q P Froberg and state organizer J A Schunk will install officers at the K P hall on Wednesday evening. Officers include Sachem H A VanDalsem and Sr Sagamore R A Bliss with other posts listed. A short program by the Huron orchestra and solos by several performers precede a banquet served to Redmen ladies.
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Order of Redmen
Q. FP. Froberg
Aberdeen
J. A. Schunk
K. P. Hall
Sachem
H. A. VanDalsem
Sr. Sagamore
R. A. Bliss, Jr. Sagamore
C. M. Eckels
John Banks
J. T. Breen
J. L. Jellineck
E. E. Newton
Huron
Steve Dinneen
Lydia. Ritschlag
Dwight Daley
Redmen
Citizens Question Public Will On Kidney Cure Testimony
A letter from Edward Cass of Huron South Dakota endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after long illness and failed medical relief. The notice, dated December 19 1907, appears with a summons in condemnation proceedings in a circuit court.
Foley’s Honey and Tar Prevents Pneumonia Claim
Advertisement states pneumonia follows a cold can be prevented by Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product stops coughs heals and strengthens lungs, with endorsements from H Wheeler and C H Longstaff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. Wheeler
C. H Longsaff
Annual Home Guardian Meeting Report
Sturgis South Dakota and Wyoming delegates attended the annual Home Guardian meeting. Participants reported good progress and reconfirmed focus on community safety and emergency readiness at this time.
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Home Guardian Meeting
Sturgis
Wyoming
Morris Family Mourns Mother's Death in Coon Rapide
An obituary notes Shik A. Morris' mother has died in Coon Rapide and will be taken to Warren Illinois for burial. Seven boys and one girl survive, and they deeply mourn their cherished mother who passed away about six years after a long illness.
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Coon Rapide
Warren, Illnois
Best remedy for horses and cattle advertised in Nee Wis
An advertorial sample describes Mina I veread as a remedy for horses and cattle. It claims quick healing of cuts galls and sores and asserts superior effectiveness for animals. The text is a fragmented, early 20th century promotional note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Wis
Mina
Notice of bearing petition for estate in South Dakota
In the matter of the estate of O. O. I. Ray deceased the State of South Dakota County and locale notice to heirs and interested parties for a petition to settle the estate. Names appear garbled but indicate proceedings to determine heirs and appoint administration. Proceedings call for a hearing at a specified time and place to address the estate of Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh
Bf Dakota
O. O. I. Ray
Pouth Dakota
Glenn
Ray
Sakae
Petters
Kittredge Seen as Senate Leader in South Dakota Fight
A South Dakota source reports strong support for Senator Kittredge in the upcoming primaries and general election. Delegates to the national conventions and June primary voters will shape his re election prospects against Governor Crawford amid local opposition and unkept promises. South Dakota will send 48 congressmen, including former representatives Burke and Marfan.
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Kittredge
Euicis
Senate
C. I. Crawford
Crawford
Wile
Southskota
Congress
Burke and Marfan
Local visits and gatherings mark week in Virgil area
Beimer visited Rev Myers and Miss Flinn with her brother of Huron at Mr Wm Barnes home. S Peet and family had dinner with Geo Hebron on New Year’s day. Hattie Coursey hosted a young people’s gathering Tuesday. I O O F members enjoyed an oyster supper last Thursday. Post office moved from depot to Pickering Ackerman store. Boys home for holidays named for return to college Tuesday: Forest Hebron Fred Strong Glen Hebron Dallas Comsey. Forty Virgil residents gathered at Geo Hebron’s home last Thursday Jan 2 to celebrate Glen’s 20th birthday. all reports say the evening was enjoyable.
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Forest Hebron
Fred Strong
Glen Hebron
Dallas Comsey
Virgil
Geo. Hebron
Glen
Gettysburg hero praises Elec tric Bitters relief
David Parker of Fayette N Y lost a foot at Gettysburg writes that Elec tric Bitters cured his stomach trouble and are worth more than 500. The ad promotes the tonic as a great alterative and builder for the aged and for female weaknesses with lame back and weak kidneys, guaranteed by H Wheeler druggist at 50 cents.
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Huron
Union
Edward Cass
Nebraska Street
Third
Fourth Streets
S. Dakes
Dean
Thad
A. J. Bick
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
H. Wheeler
Long Distance Telephone Service and Health Ad
An old notice touts calling a central line to discuss a $1 rate to the Twin Cities and extended connections across North and South Dakota Iowa Nebraska and as far as Chicago. It also promotes Cole's Carbolic salve for piles with claims of instant relief and cure.
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Central
Twin Cities
Ndakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Chicago
Dakota Central Telephone Company
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Price H&t
O. H. Peck Company
So. St. St. Minneapolis, Minn
Zel
Anisk Gane
Oneida Community, Ltd
Oneida, N.Y
Qrapper
Columbus, Orie
Actus Oil
Red Witseather
McDaid
HA Perriton
H. C
Durkee M. J
Offier
D. O. Root
Sadie B. Finckh
Albert E. Ericson
of Hats
Chicago & Horastra Railway. Company
John
H. Sut
Allen, Lyon
Angie Folsoman
Steceie
Paintin Huron
H D
Adner
Shik A. Morris
Washington
Beimer
Rev. Myers
Miss Flinn
Mr. Wm. Barnes
Peet and
Hattie Coursey
The
Pickering & Ackerman
Cole
Tedes Hall
Dean Tala
Typewriter
H. Longstaff
Leopold, Solomon & Exsendrath
Mitr Pee Ee
Scott
WM. Tolmie
Third St
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