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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1886
Page
2
The Huronite lists subscription options with payment in advance: one year $2.00, six months $1.00, three months $0.50. Editors and proprietors are Davis and Ketchum.
A compilation of short items notes Juyee Joan E. Bessert to speak at Doland on July 5 and the Salem Pioneer Register building project. It mentions ex President Arthur's health improvement and public debate over Judge Gifford, plus various political barbs and a warning about dogs roaming Gayville.
Reports state that dogs began biting people in Pierre while the marshal launches a vigorous thinning out operation to reduce dangerous animal incidents.
A real, honest injun cousin of former President Hayes Rutherford is reported to be confined in a North Dakota insane asylum. The odd phrasing and attribution hint at sensationalized indignation in the era’s press.
A newspaper note calls for Congress to give the President a chance to secure relief legislation for Maria Halpin within the near term. The piece stresses timely action on an aid bill.
A local buyer notes Omaha land sells at movusanp dollars per front foot while suggesting better value rights exist in Huron with lower costs for suitable lots.
The Democratic Central Committee for Dakota will meet in Aberdeen on July 1. The gathering signals a possible reveal of party leadership roles described as the dog and the tail.
A contested right only becomes established when those who hold it visibly assert it and withhold from others. The statement emphasizes the necessity of explicit identification and declaration by the rightful owners to confirm a right's validity.
A humane man vows to safeguard his own and other children. A thoughtless man quarrels to shield his dog, revealing contrasting values in a moral vignette.
In Dakota a note warns that even a minor dog bite can transmit hydrophobia. The text emphasizes the deadly risk and describes the horror of the ensuing illness.
Major Epwards has taken rooms at the Morrison house in Yankton during the territorial convention, which begins September 22. This early move signals preparation and strategic access for proceedings.
Sam Jones Sam Small and the Dakota railroad commissioners and the Dakota Editors attended a meeting in St Paul on Friday amid remarks praising faith based aid to the needy and the community.
Pierre report notes that the Hu ron and Aberdeen boys were especially a well conducted and gentlemanly set, described by the Blunt Times.
The St. Paul Free Lance aligns with Kanouse opposing Dakota organizing under the current constitution. It condemns the prohibitory clause as severe as past slavery and calls for action to challenge it.
The measure repealing the preemption and timber culture acts passed the senate on Thursday and is expected to mirror the version that cleared the house earlier, though amendments are likely to be added and the bill must return to the house for concurrence. It may still fail.
The President departs for a six day fishing trip leaving Frankie in charge at the White House to handle duties and oversee operations while the leader rests.
Dispatches announce that the Dakota editors "left St. Paul." It will surprise their home friends to learn that they left anything anywhere.
The Wessington people invite the world to join them in a July 5 celebration with a picnic dinner. Sterling and Cooper of this city will speak, the Wessington band will provide music, and the event promises fun for everybody.
The Wessington Times notes a July 5 programme featuring promoting youth fun and celebration. Prominent speakers Wm. B. Sterling and Geo. C. Cooper are among the promising orators. St. Lawrence of Hand County will join the event.
The scrub band gathered on twenty hours' notice for a grand festal occasion. They played in the absence of the famed La Cotalis, yet drew from some of the best western musicians. Their instruments were improvised from surplus gear, yet of decent quality.
Mr Avenstree Davis editor of this Houroxrre was unanimously chosen Thursday at Aberdeen to preside over the Dakota Press Association affairs during the year beginning July 1. The Huron delegation of press representatives united in this effort.
The Hon. John A. Owen of Kingsbury county delivers a highly praised speech in Yankton on the Dakota case. The Yankton Press and Dakotaian prints it in full, calling it the most logical and scholarly presentation to date. Secretary McConnell is urged to ensure all Dakota citizens can read the address northern and southern alike.
Marshal John Convey was shot and killed while trying to arrest gambler Kellaher. A thousand residents gathered. Kellaher was dragged from jail, hanged, and shot by the mob. The crowd proclaimed Kellaher dead.
Marsuat Barck of Pierre pursued runaway foot-raver Stone and Miss Carrie McGibbons. He returned with the love-sick maiden about 45 miles from home. The couple planned marriage at the Hills but chose to abandon the eloping plan and go home. The account notes more hell than romance in such exploits.
Iris notes only one Republican in Huron Senator Cain has received Edgerton speech pamphlets. Several Republican exchanges quote extracts now that they have the pamphlet, which previously they lacked access to in the Houmrontre. A party excuses the limited edition depletion in North Dakota.
The Dakota Press Association chose Augustine Davis of the Huronite as president for the coming year. The Mitchell Republican lauds the selection, predicting a strong and productive tenure for the association’s leader.
Huron honored its firemen upon their return from Pierre as the city wide celebration went on with a festive display and public cheers. The piece praises the hometown gallantry and the warm hospitality shown to the returning firefighters.
The Territorial Republican Convention is set for September 22 1886 in Yankton to nominate a delegate to Congress and conduct other business. Delegates equal one per county plus population based seats from 1885 census with post 1885 organized counties awarded one delegate on certificate.
Unanimously adopted by the committee, the plan authorizes delegates from each legislative district to name a central committee member and report to the convention, which shall select one from each judicial district, plus one at large chairman. Presented to notify convention members for discussion. A. C. Metierre, Chairman. S. H. Exrop, Secretary.
At the firemen’s tournament in Pierre the Huron crew impressed with their performance and showy airs as they cleaned up the competition.
Huron captures the Pierre tournament title for a second time and lowers the world record in the event. The victory secures the team’s dominance as Altoona Eagle reports the result and celebrates the record effort.
The Norfolk State League, organized at Norfolk last Saturday, began with 15 members. Rain in the forenoon kept many away, but most have since arrived and signed in.
The Arlington Sun editor with extensive Dakota tree-raising experience states that trees should not be cultivated after July 15. Late cultivation lengthens the growing season and prepares trees to withstand winter conditions.
In a humorous exchange Gilhooly quips with an Austin man about family size. He notes that during Christmas, with his wife's mother visiting, the household seems to swell to about twenty five, but once she leaves the count drops to three plus the baby.
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