Local Dakota town scene and business notes amid fires and construction
Bits from a Dakota town column detail fire destruction news, railway extension plans from Ordway to Irumbia, and construction progress toward Milwau kee Junction. Vendors advertise wares from wallpaper to jewelry while customers beeline to new stock and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchandise
Irunbia
Niles Me
J. H. Alexander
Com
St. Paul
Milwaukee Junction
Mitchel
Local notes and arrivals in Dakota Territory and vicinity
Edgewood Iowa resident RJ Bixby makes a brief Monday call while Geo W Nance travels through to Wessington. Frank Stevens returns as a Fourth of July baby’s proud father. Huron attractions entice Miss Franc Campbell from Hartland Wisconsin to consider residence. Marshalltown Bank president Adair spends last week in the city. Browne resigns cashier post at Independence First National Bank as directors extend best wishes for future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RJ. Bixby
Edgewood
C. M. Wilson
Wessington
Geo. J. Love
Myers
Independence
Cana
Frank Stevens
Bowen
Press
Dakotaian
Jim River
Adair
Marshalltown Bank
Marshalltown
Iowa
Geo. W. Hopp
Brookings
Robi. McBride
Mary Hart
Geo. Douglass
Cedar Rapids
Huron
Cour
Dakota
H. P. Browne
First National Bank
First National Bank of Independence
Iuereas
Connie
An Attractive Sign from Ritschlag and Schaller
Ritschlag and Schaller issued a fine barber pole sign yesterday promising enterprising prospects for a thriving business. The item highlights local commerce and upcoming attractions, including plans for a circus exhibit and new business ventures in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritschlag & Schaller
Territorial Convention Invitation Letter for Huron
The Republican Territorial Committee invites the convention to be held in Huron with facilities for accommodations and transportation arrangements discussed with Judge West at Bis Marck. The letter, dated July 11, 1881, from T J Nicholson and committee members, seeks selection of Huron as the venue and outlines transit support on the Northwestern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound
J. H. Alexander
L. J. In
Hazen
D. Houghton
Moody
F. C. Sale
G. W. Moody
Hugh Russell
Chas, Reed
F.M. Wilcox
C. A. Sauer
Birday
Huron
West
Bis
Bismarck
D. T
Huyim
Northwestern
T. J. Nicnou
Growing construction boom sweeps southwest town area
Notes detail new residences and commercial buildings rising across the southwest part of town. Dr Moity plans to occupy his large renovated house while L d Corbin’s Idaho street property progresses. An Episcopal parsonage adds heat and expansion to local church needs. A two story structure rises on Wisconsin near Second with DeLater involved. Wm J Voss takes on lumber for a fine two story residence and plans for a corner Ave and Eleventh Sts project. Myers plans mercantile building on W B Davis land site. The Episcopal church seeks addition to its hall and a 120 foot brick building emerges opposite the drug store for wholesale grocery use.
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Reteiv
Moity
L. d. Corbin
Idaho Street
Myers
W. B. Davis
Episcopal Church
Caen
Hous
ISOCIAL GOSSIP A Fine Feast
A small assembly gathered at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday for a feast of straw fries ice cream and cake. An electric light illuminated the room and the event added a festive touch to the prayers and gathering.
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Presbyterian Church
Local notes recount harvest picnic and editor moves
July 11 1882 notes from Ioquois describe a farm picnic for 69 people at Mr Doner’s on good soil. E A LaMonte and B C LaMonte of Lodi Wisconsin claim north of town land, with speeches, fireworks, and plans for a steam threshing mill and feed mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioquois
la’ Preston Times
Yoursel
The
Honosire
Igre
Brookings Press
Miner
E. A. LaMonte
B. C.lamonte
Lodi
Wis
Doner
B.C. LaMonte
Childs
John Webster
Huron
Mr. Nicholl
Slater
Dan. Mulford
Chicago
Hammonds
Slanderous Assault Sparks Calls for Destruction in Local Speech
A speaker denounces the Times for not publishing the matter and lashes at the people of Huron for alleged charges. He condemns the Capital and Republican actions and implores swift destruction to erase the perceived disgrace.
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Mitchell
R.R
Huron
Milwaukee Junction News and Local Developments
Notes from gi communication dated July 5 1882 describe June storm damage in Milwaukee Junction including a barn wrecked and buildings moved. Libby moves to Miner County into a prime store. McIntosh buys Libby’s former building for flour and feed. Contractors Gates and Wesman advance projects while Loomis tends farms De Smet. Fourth of July festivities pass quietly with travel to Huron Mitchell and a German picnic. Railroad work proceeds, forecast to make the junction a railroad town by August 1.
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Arnold
W & Loomis
LO. Libby
Miner County
Hugh McIntosh
Libby
Chas. Gates
John. Wesman
Lincoln Street
Andrew Larsen
J. BE. Carpenter
L. N. Loomis
de Smet
Huron
Mitchell
J. Wooleat
Wisconsin
Daxora Bit
Local Classified Fragments Highlight Loans Farms and Goods
Light Brevities report varied notices from real estate loans at eight percent to listings of farm sales and goods for sale. Items mention cash loans via Hazen and Huntington Bros and advertisements for tea dust and boots and shoes.
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Hazen
New York
Huntington Bros
Fonbgpon Bros. Ayy
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HIE Huro
Eer
Dakot
A. Onite
Phursday
Meteorolog Qal Report
Broxan
Uron
Turtone
Sion
Onis
al Garpd
Downes
England
Wright
IP Ems
Dhs
Callanil
Buount& Hoop
Sechium
W. W. Sehumdh
W. W. Sehuman’s
Blount & Hood
Baker
de Spa
Hor & Eco
Sea Ie Chappell’s
Perth
Edwin.g. Wheeler
Richardson Bros. Bird, Cages
Barclay
Mutebler
E. U. Wheeler
Hank
Central
Strickler
Chese Winskins
Michigan
T. J. Meyers
Great Western Circus
New Law Firm
Karl Gerner
Storm Lake
Alva E. Taylor
Cherokee
Gerner & Taylor
Nash Bros
Age Company
Fifth Street
Tim Horgan
Alexander
East Third Street
Ourself
Justis Sabatia
Shisfaaliy
Corr
Soule & Holbrook
Laxp Orrick, Hunton
Tet Doon
Lam Orc
Ito
Strickler & Chappell
Stoeek
Willums & Har
New Law and Land
Messrs
Youman Bro’s & Ins
Hawkeye
Tat Gerene Bros
Niles
Hlville
S. Iora
Snedigar Avis
Syepicar & Davis
Paar
E McCormick
Syephar & Bavis
Srextine & Brown
Bank of Huron
Argent & Greenleaf
Jno
H. Miller, Co. Treas
D. Tess
Striler & Chappell
Beadle County
Wessington Hills
Efarmers
S.A. Mosher
Huron Or
Edwin ¢. Wheeler
Just
Lished
Deliv
Winona
S. C. White
Dares, &Coo &E
Minnesota
Ween
Cp. Ce
TN JK
Westrae
Axn Kerau
Pial
Belli Rage Kanes
R. Bb. Cone
Winnona
ECS
New Furniture House
Central Dakota
W. P. Fell
Huron, D. T. Vino Areste
Corbin House
Coffin Warehouse
Wall Paper
American Express Company
Richardson West Side
Dakota Avenue
Brothers
M. Jeereris & Coo
S. M. West
C. M. Wisox
West & Wilson
Sete Oh
Cramer
Hs Martinage
Huron Meat Market
Dakoth Pavence
Pavant & May
Chas. Théfitieseh
Thimmesehi
Bro’s
Chas. Pe Denters
M. C. Thimmesch
SODA
Egents
Dewstoe
Orrieck
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