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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
5
A gelding pacer capable of a 2 20 pace is offered for sale. For details inquire at this office. Also a 100 foot inside lot near the depot is offered at 14 dollars per foot for a limited time. See H J Ward Agent.
The North Western firm based in Huron faces a vacancy as R. W. Stewart resigns. Local speculation centers on H. R. Horner Judge Dick Haney Col Ivan W. Goodner and Herreid. Horner and Herreid reportedly declined. Haney's appointment would vacate a supreme court seat. The post has a history of prominent leaders at the bar.
The notice advertises a long distance service offering a day rate of 1.00 dollars to the Twin Cities and a night rate of 0.75 dollars. It claims connections to North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and routes as far east as Chicago.
The June summary covers 26 years from Huron weather records. Highest temperature 89 on the 15th, lowest 38 on the 5th. Mean June 66, last month 64. Average precipitation 3.78 inches. June 1907 2.88 inches. Record highs and lows note 1891 8.08 inches and 1893 0.67 inches. 1907 ran about two degrees cooler than average with about 0.9 inch less rain.
Police in Huron captured one thief Tuesday night and another this morning after a neighbor disturbance at the Beach home. Officer Barker pursued for blocks toward the business district, firing warning shots, and arrested one suspect near the Elk and bank buildings on Third Street. the second was apprehended during a morning search. Both suspects were held for a marshal’s trial with proceedings continuing this afternoon.
$100 reward is offered for any case of catarrh Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. The advertisement promotes a constitutional remedy taken internally to purify blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents promise testimonials and claim sales through F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, with price 75 cents. Also endorses Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The South Dakota Sheep Breeders association closed its convention by electing officers for the next year with President G H Percy Conde and Secretary Treasurer J W Manning Booge. Executives include John Wolff Hooker B C Stiles Brentford A B Lockhart Clear Lake and others. The meeting, though lightly attended, was deemed highly successful with influential addresses by A E Chamberlain and President Percy. Sioux Falls favored for next year but officials hope to align with Swine Breeders meetings at the same time and place.
F. H. Kent proprietor of the Depot Hotel was elected president of the North Western Hotel Men's Association at Des Moines despite his absence due to business. Kent has run the Depot Hotel since 1883 and is highly regarded for a first class establishment from coast to coast.
A Cedar Grove Maine man praised a tonic as a cure for liver stomach and kidney problems after years of illness He credits Electric Bitters a Holland Wheeler druggist remedy priced at 50 cents as best for those ailments.
The I O O F and Rebekah lodges held a joint officers installation in their hall with Harvey Rice as installing officer. Noble Grand Charles Anderson and May Howard led the lists for the two orders, with numerous appointive roles filled by named members and spouses. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening as officers were sworn in.
Low rate excursion tickets offered via the Chicago and North Western Railway with special routings and side trips to Niagara Falls Lake Champlain St Lawrence Hudson River Adirondacks Catskills Berkshire Hills Chautauqua Atlantic City New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and various seaside and mountain resorts. For information apply to any ticket agent of the North Western Line.
Senator Kittredge spoke to a large audience at Tacoma Park on July 13 in Aberdeen. He delivered a logical, conviction filled address that drew an ovation and left many attendees viewing him as a practical doer as his speaking tour continues to Big Stone for a Chautauqua appearance.
Dr. T. M. Shanafelt offers for sale his residence on Illinois street near Fifth street. The property includes an eight room two story dwelling in first class condition with cellar bath and closets sewer connection two city hydrants for water and lawn and a large barn chicken house coop and storage buildings on two lots 100 by 165 feet each.
Huronite reports farmers at the Pawnee Bill show on July 2 visit Beadle County fields. They describe small grain as excellent and corn backward but helped by a week of favorable weather, with some growers claiming crops as advanced as ever for this date. Predictions point to one of the county’s largest corn crops in history.
In Fedora Tennessee C. V. Pepper recounts a dramatic recovery from hemorrhages of the lungs and throat after doctors gave up. He began using Dr. King's New Discovery with immediate relief. coughing stopped, bleeding diminished, and within three weeks he returned to work. Available at Holland Wheeler's store with a free trial bottle.
Special to California and Puget Sound offers very low excursion rates daily until September 15. One way via Shasta Route slightly higher. Stops and varied routes to Colorado Utah Black Hills and more. Big Horn Basin and Billings district promote cheap home seekers excursions first and third Tuesdays for irrigated lands. D. Clem Deaven of the Landseekers Information Bureau Omaha offers folders and information. Homeseekers excursions to West Northwest and Southwest on first and third Tuesdays with through service via Denver.
Tickets on sale daily June 24 to 26 for a North Western Line excursion to De Smet for the Old Settlers Reunion. Return travel allowed June 26. For prices and full information contact any North Western Line ticket agent.
The Marienburg bank collapsed after a mania for speculation. Thousands of small investors lost their savings and many tradesmen were ruined. Manager Herr Woelke admitted embezzling 100000 dollars and his wife contributed 18750 to cover the deficit.
Rumors said an earthquake recorded at Cheltenham Maryland observatory occurred in Peru, prompting a dip in Peruvian stocks on the Stock Exchange. No business houses or cables tied to Peru or other South American states confirmed the report.
In Augusta on July 1 the belief that both legislative branches are Prohibitionists led two large Georgia potteries to shut down. The firms sold almost exclusively to the liquor trade and canceled orders totaling over 35,000 jugs. A woodworking shop with bar fixture orders worth about 20,000 also received cancellation notices.
A long claim touts Cole's Carboli salve as a fast pain reliever that prevents scarring. It urges buyers to choose Cole's and notes pharmacists stock it with a guarantee.
In Boise July 1 defense questions Harry Orchard's credibility and presents evidence alleging Orchard was gaming in Mullen Idaho on the day of the Bunker Hill explosion. Other witnesses say Jack Simpkins and miners faced harsh treatment in Cripple Creek and Idaho bullpen.
Journal reports Pinkerton letters read to the jury in the Haywood murder trial. Documents from Denver operatives recount strike relief, union activity, and threats during Cripple Creek and Cripple Creek era tensions.
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