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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1885
Page
4
The notice lists annual and short term subscription prices for The Huronite: 2820 yun over oD One year in advance, six months in advance, and three months in advance. The item reflects a historic old newspaper pricing format.
The piece covers libel suits between Madison Sentinel and Leader editors, potential U S Marshal change, Egypt England tensions, European wheat declines, southern Russia locusts, Mitchell Republican growth, and notable editor visits. It notes travel invites for Dakota editors to Watertown and critiques of Judge Bennett and Judge Drake. The long item ends with Watertown offering broad hospitality for the Editorial Association.
The Watertown Courier notes that the James River valley leads in crops this year due to an earlier season and heavy rainfall in the Sioux valley. Frost and hail caused damage in both regions, but if conditions hold for thirty days Central Dakota could see a prosperous season.
The Sioux Falls constitutional convention is described as a pivotal event amid a heated division debate. Proponents argue nationwide support exists for dividing Dakota near the 46th parallel while anti division forces, bolstered by Democratic leaders, risk derailing the process. The piece asserts public sentiment favors division and urges active civic engagement to realize admission and boundary changes.
A five year old 1100 pound Norman stallion is offered for sale. Enquire of Ormsby at Graven and Co for details and arranging inspection.
A communication from F. T. Walker of Dubuque Iowa urges Dakota towns to unite against high insurance compacts. He cites Huron rate hikes and contrasts eastern and western pricing, urging business leaders to back reforms and protect themselves. The note also promotes attendance at the Educational Association in Huron from July 7 to 9 and calls for teachers to participate.
Iurv row at the tournament highlights Huron’s strong showing with Hook and Ladder Co winning 150 cash and an 800 banner while A Hilton ties for ladderman prize and Delta Hose Co takes 350 in hose competition. Cliff Langley earns 10 in novelty laddyman event and Clarence Pratt wins a silver cup in roller skating as La Co Tah Commandery band charms Sioux Falls.
The Methodist church held a Children’s Day last Sunday with flower decorations and prairie grasses replacing ordered evergreens. The program featured mostly younger children with the morning christening of Charles Ross Alexander Ross Charles Lee Sale and Mabel, and funds were raised for the educational fund and a Sunday school library.
Misses Cora Huntington Anna Rogers Nora and Bertha Collin received the ordinance of baptism. The services were conducted by Rev Adkinson and Supt Bushnell with smooth proceedings. Infant class under Mrs Geo Huntington praised for its direction as attendance at sessions remained large.
Conduector John Burke runs Nash's train while several officials and engineers take time off. Ed Sybilla covers Wood, Judd Hathaway handles Hawarden freight in McCormack’s absence, and Wes Wood plans marriage away. Many crews roam from Redfield to Yankton as Johnny Prothero tours the Brookings-Watertown line daily.
The Honolulu Advertiser reports ex-Minister Daggett entrusted by King Kalaʻkaua with a commission to Washington on kingdom affairs. In an Evening Post interview Daggett confirms a commission but withholds details. Other sources suggest the mission aims to open annexation negotiations with the United States.
Sheep for sale six hundred and fifty good sheep for cash or on time. Wanted a second hand lumber wagon in good condition and cheap. Money ranging from 3800 to 500 dollars to place on improved farms in Beadle county. Office on Dakota Avenue opposite Leader? fice.
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