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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1893
Page
7
A promotional notice extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims kidney liver and bowel benefits without weakening them and notes bottles are sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A gasoline tank explosion triggered panic as spectators fled and many were burned. Reports describe a chaotic scene with bystanders suffering burns as emergency crews responded quickly to the blaze.
Alton Illinois January 23 The southwest limited express eastbound on the Big Four railroad crashed at Wann four miles east of Alton after an open switch caused it to collide with standing freight cars. Engineer Ross Webb was killed, others injured as the engine ploughed through freight cars and tanks burst scattering oil over the wreck. Passengers on the express were shaken but not seriously hurt.
At noon a gasoline tank exploded amid workmen clearing wreckage in Alton Illinois. Flames drenched spectators and workers with burning oil. From twenty five to fifty people suffered serious burns with several possibly fatally hurt. Wounded were taken to St Josephs hospital for care.
Terre Haute Indiana January 23 The passenger train No 18 on the Big Four road the Southwestern limited to arrive at 1250 pm jumped the track between St Louis and Naso about 9 am near Litchfield The engineer fireman and a man were killed and a number of passengers were injured The train left the track and went into the ditch
In Harkinsora Pennsylvania the second section of the last line on the Penn railroad derailed near town. The train arrived late and the incident injured several passengers but caused no fatalities as crews reported.
A royal announcement states Prince George of Wales will wed Princess May of Teck in the second week of April. The Exchange asks the public to note the forthcoming ceremony and its royal significance.
Dr Johnston reported to Washington on January 23 that Mr Blaine's condition is not as strong but the change is very slight. He noted Blaine slept poorly but there was nothing unusual disturbing the household.
The ice gorge at Belmont Kentucky broke trapping the government steamer Kirns and barges. Three deck hands were killed and the Kirns and a barge sank. The Polar Wave and Guiding Star failed to reach aid due to the rising river and thick ice.
The Tennessee river is frozen over for about 200 miles near Knoxville. Ice thickness ranges from three to fifteen inches. A thaw is anticipated, likely triggering major floods as the river and its tributaries drain 50,000 square miles of snow covered land.
In Washington on January 23 the Senate debated Wolcott’s joint resolution to discontinue Columbian postage stamps, referred it to the post office committee, then moved into executive session before addressing miscellaneous business and the anti-option bill. The House began with miscellaneous business before taking up a national quarantine bill.
The steamer La Champagne sailed for Havre with a record weight of gold from the sub treasury in Wall Street. Officials and clerks rushed to prepare kegs of precious metal for shipment delaying the vessel from 1 p.m. to 2 30 p.m.
An ad or editorial argues that common soap can irritate skin due to alkali, contrasting Pears Soap as free of alkali and gentle. It claims Pears Soap resists reddening and roughness, washes easily, and leaves a favorable after-effect, noting many stores sell it.
The latest speculation suggests Judge Gresham could join Mr. Cleveland's advisers, while Mr. Wall of Wisconsin denies any cabinet ambitions. Carlisle's resignation sits with Kentucky's governor, and Indiana's Walter Q. is rumored to leave the US circuit bench for a Cleveland post.
Se Jan 23 C Wall Democratic state central chairman left for New York claiming no cabinet interest and no meeting with Cleveland. Report notes speculation he may join Cleveland's cabinet replacing Senator Vilas. In Fort Wayne Henry Griffin engineer dies from Peru wreck injuries. toll shows two of eleven dead and two of nine under surgeon care in serious condition.
Jan 23. A scaffold broke at noon on the building under construction at 878 Wabash avenue, throwing eight laborers to the ground from thirty feet. Frank Ward and James Emery were severely hurt and not likely to recover.
The Minnesota state board of health met at the capitol with a new senate committee on sanitary and state quarantine. A sub committee led by Doctors Staples Hewitt and Mayo was named to push legislation expanding board powers to enforce sanitation and disease prevention measures. The board will seek a plenary enforcement agent and is moving its offices from Red Paul to quarters in the capitol.
Fitzsimmons will cancel his St Louis engagement and begin training for the bout with Jim Hall two weeks earlier than planned. He will be in Chicago next week to train, despite a sprained right thumb from a prior incident.
A United States Supreme Court decision reverses the state supreme court ruling in the William Harman case, holding tolls in Chicago unconstitutional. The Jan. 24 ruling shifts the legal interpretation of toll authority and state jurisdiction.
Four months are allowed creditors to present claims against the estate of Horatio Elaine and said executrix for the county of Beadle Dakota. Dated December 19, 189? by Marr P Bronxy.
Public foreclosure notices list debt default on several South Dakota mortgage records. Documented actions name James P. Eddey, Laura T. Kadoh, H Kippax, and other lenders with Beadle County deeds, dates in 1881 to 1938, and court sale details in Huron and Pierre.
Mortgage sale announced for Beadle County South Dakota with details of default and date of sale at the Huron court house. Notices include Timber Culture contest, sheriff sale on foreclosed mortgage, and creditor claims in Beadle County with various dates, parties, and attorney actions.
The American Investment Company of Emmeteburg Iowa faces Theodore D. Wannefried Robert M. Hubbard and Louis W. Young in Beadle County South Dakota. Defendants are summoned to answer the plaintiff’s complaint served in Huron within thirty days. The action was filed December 8 1892 in the Beadle County Court.
Notice of sale by sheriff to satisfy debt on mortgages of Thom as Melvin and V I his wife and Florence L Craig with Edward D Palmer and Alonzo P Strong as trustees. The sale, at 2 pm February 4 1898, at the courthouse front door in Huron, will auction the southwest quarter of a section in township 110 north range 60 west for taxes costs and attorneys fees.
Notice to mortgagor John W. Menzie present owner that a default on interest and taxes secured by a 1888 mortgage to William E. Moxon was recorded in Beadle County South Dakota. The amount due is 565.57 plus 15.00 attorneys fees. power of sale to satisfy the debt. Assignee A D Bers Highmore S D mayo.
Notice for publication at Hi 8.D. January 9th 1898 the register U S Land Office at Huron S D on 18 1898 viz George oe water 11335 for the 8 E 26 township 11g Helasmes the following witnesses to prove his oee eee upon and cultivation of Zs William H Loomis William Merrill John T Case Frank Nawotting all of Horon 8 D James McDowitt m4
State of South Dakota greeting to E. Dukes William L. Dukes Suannah Starks Martha Starks Mary Block Saloma Brooks Rachael Block Nancy A. Dukes heirs at law and next of kin of John Dukes deceased and to all to whom these presents may come in the county court for the county of Special Dew Beadle Term 1892.
Default named on a mortgage dated May 9 1889 recorded May 10 1889 in Beadle County now South Dakota. William Oelkers mortgaged east half of east half of section three township 109 range 64 to Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company. Power of sale operative. no action begun to recover debt. sale proceedings to follow per the trust. Attorneys C H Vinton and Lesser F W Cooper with Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company.
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