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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
6
Beadle County may claim fine court house grounds though the site and building are aging. Elms and shade trees shade a neglected lawn. Commissioners oversee the grounds but fail to invest water, mower, or upkeep. Residents of Huron urge summer spending to improve the square.
The city council awarded an 8 inch artesian well contract to Norbeck and Nicholson. W A Carlson will oversee the project which begins Wednesday on park grounds. The goal is a strong flow, potentially an old time gusher, with completion expected this month and ample water for twenty first century needs plus fire protection.
The sale of the Tredway livery business to Fred Gaard was completed Monday afternoon for 12600 dollars. Gaard, an experienced livery and business man, will run the venture to suit Huron trade. Tredway, among Huron’s oldest liverymen, retires with substantial wealth after past losses and recoveries.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as restoring strength to weak women, delivering bright eyes, smooth skin, and a sprightly step. It promises rejuvenation and beauty, guaranteed by Holland Wheeler, Druggist, for 50 cents.
The board decides to convert Standard Savings into a National bank named the National Bank of Huron with a 50000 capital. This marks the third National bank in Huron, a city that once boasted more banks during its boom days. The history recounts earlier banks from Hills and Beadie County to First National, Farmers and Merchants, Traders, and James Valley, noting weathered storms and depositor protections despite stockholder losses.
The Tomlison Stewart case settles in Stewart's favor as the Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling on title to a good house and lot on Nebraska street. Stewart paid $10 down for the verbal bargain and possession was taken, but no deed was delivered after Tomlinson changed his mind and sold to another.
The advertisement claims hair loss is caused by germs at the roots and that Ayer’s Hair Vigor destroys these germs to stop falling hair. It asserts the product does not change hair color and promises dramatic results with a new improved formula.
W A Carlson in charge of Norbeck Nicholson underground operations reports an S inch artesian well at the old McEtheron ranch Mennonite settlement. Depth about 1000 feet with 110 psi pressure. A three inch jet shoots 80 feet high before breaking and will power a flouring mill. Carlson displays ore samples he suspects are gold and silver bearing quartz, sent for expert analysis while he guards the ore bed.
Chicago and North Western fireman BAD ACCIDENT Mc O' Hara suffered severe leg injuries when the tender separated from the engine at Hitchcock. He was attended by the company physician at Burgn and transfered for treatment with possible leg amputation considered.
Queen Allie mare owned by Stewart won the 2:25 pace at Redfield on the Fourth, securing a 340 purse with a 2 mile time of 2 241. Stewart plans to enter the mare in Cort Belt races next week at Redfield.
Daniel McFall a Bloodgood resident and North Western shop worker fell from a moving engine last Friday. His legs were severed beneath the wheels and surgeon Da Foxton performed amputation after immediate opiates. He was taken to the operating rooms and is not expected to survive the shock.
The report states that Mr McFall died from the effects of his injuries at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Fourth opened clear and hot in Huron with many picnic parties in nearby groves. Residents visited Wolsey Cavour Miller and other towns celebrating, returning by evening trains tired and happy. Judge Haney of Pierre delivered a brief, fitting address amid various sports and festivities.
The former school of Huron college has progressed for two weeks and runs until August first. Enrollment reaches 160, the largest in school history, with five states and twenty five counties represented. Supt Smith calls it the most successful summer school yet, crediting conductors and students for the strong program.
Al Johnson of Iroquois visited Huron to announce the Iroquois annual sport day on Monday July 22. Four ball teams will contest for prizes totaling 300 dollars. The program includes horse and foot races and dancing at the opera house that evening.
The Huron police report a gang of sneak thieves active in the city. Saturday night they tried to break into C. A. Kelley’s residence at Illinois and Fourth Street, removing a window screen before fleeing when roused. Sunday night they attempted Ed J. Miller’s house but fled after an alarm. Citizens call for more police to curb the gang.
Dr F Y M Shaniafelt offers for sale his property on Illinois street near Fifth street. It includes an eight room two story dwelling in first class condition with sewer water bath and closet, a barn and chicken yard, coal and wood storage, two hydrants, and a 100 by 165 foot lot.
The joint summer school and county institute at the college offers free tuition to county teachers and attracts attendees from twenty five counties of South Bakota and four other states. July 9 features Norton's Chautauqua orchestra, July 16 a lecture by Rev. J P Anderson, July 23 a Tennyson talk by Pres C H French and an E E Ede session on modern ideals. Lectures are free to all due to sponsors.
In San Francisco on July 9 Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz, found guilty of extortion, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. The court erupted in applause and shouting as the sentence was read, with bystanders cheering and hats flying. Judge Dunne bristled at interruptions while defense counsel Metson clashed over conduct, and warned that further interruptions could incur jail for contempt.
John D. Rockefeller aged sixty-five attended the Olympia cup match at the Euclid club links. He shed his coat rolled his pants and wore a soft straw hat as crowds watched veteran golfer Travis. He joked about age saying the tourney is too nerve wracking for him while noting Travis started late in life.
Rotterdam dispatch describes dock laborers opposing grain ship unloading by elevators. Frequent attacks on dissenters prompt a large cavalry presence on the quays and police guarding loading steamers. Ironclad Piet Heem patrolling the Meuse, Klaeszen guarding the port, and Noord Brabant en route to assist.
In Michigan City a drunken riot breaks out in the Syrian settlement as more than fifty Syrians and Turks clash with knives clubs and stones. Several are wounded and two policemen are assaulted before authorities restore order. fifteen to twenty rioters are arrested.
The Haywood murder trial concentrates on defense testimony from 1905 San Francisco gas blast at Fred Bradley’s Washington Street house. Bradley and others claim gas caused the explosion, while Harry Orchard’s dynamite theory links to a larger miner conspiracy and Steunenberg case.
Washington reports the passenger certificate of the steamboat City of Traverse has been canceled over allegations it operated as a floating gambling venue near Lake Michigan. Chicago leaders, led by Mayor Busse, sought federal action. Acting Secretary Murray ordered license revocation under federal statute.
In Cobalt Ontario on July 9 a miner strike looms as a majority oppose the companies wage scale. All principal firms signed the plan and if rejected a walkout could pull 2000 workers from surface and underground shifts over pay and shift length grievances.
A switch engine derailed two miles north of Herrin on the Burlington road. Engineer 8S Ford and trainmen Louis Warne and Thomas Hutton were crushed to death when the engine rolled down an embankment. The accident occurred near Centralia, Illinois, on July 9.
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