Johnny Colen Civil War Veteran Dies in Brooklyn
John Henry Colen, born in Delaware in 1845, enlisted in the 3d Delaware Infantry and served with the Army of the Potomac. After a blizzard in 1866 cost him both feet to frost, he learned type-setting, worked as a compositor, and later served in the surveyor general's office until his death in Milwaukee. He died July 7 1886 in Huron after a long illness, with a funeral conducted by Kilpatrick Post G A R and burial in Odd Fellows cemetery beside a large local gathering.
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John Henry Colen
Huron
Delaware
3D Delaware Infantry
Army of the Potomac
Brooklyn
New York
Montana
J. D. Fenton
War Department
Fisk Bros
Independent
Helena
Sioux River
Medary
Flandrau
Colen
George W. Kingsbury
The
Dakotaian
Press & Dakotaian
N. Y
Milwaukee
Taylor
Kilpatrick Post
Mr. Kelchner
Baptist Church
J. E. Huffman
Grand Army
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Johnny
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a guaranteed cure for sudden bowel complaints. It specifies Des Moines Iowa as the maker and lists three bottle sizes 25, 50 cents and 1.00 sold by E. B. La Rue.
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Chamberlain
Des Moins
Iowa
E. B. la Rue
Misses Cressey Return From Editorial Trip
Misses Mattie and Clara Cressey arrived Thursday noon and were greeted at the depot by many friends. They spent time with Uncle Will and Aunt Ida in the Falls City after touring with the editorial excursion party and anticipate another trip well before June 87.
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Mattie
Clara Cressey
Minneapolis
Will
Ida
Falls City
Remarkable Cure Claim for Acker's Blood Elixir
Geo A Fessenden relates a man covered with sores from neglecting his system who improved after a thorough course of Acker's Blood Elixir. He purports it the best blood medicine and guarantees cures, claiming it even cures the worst form of syphilis.
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Geo.a. Fessenden
Acker
Splendid Wheat from E H Wemple Farm North of Huron
Mr E H Wemple reports samples of Saskatchewan hard wheat from his six mile northwest of Huron farm. The grain stands tall with fine color and gloss and survived the eighteen day simoon. He believes hard wheat can be raised locally, noting only high or clay ground grain suffered in the heat. Overall quality matches 1885 levels.
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E. H. Wemple
Huron
Simoom
Electric Bitters advertised by Geo. A Fessenden
Mr T W Atkins of Girard Kansas touts Electric Bitters as wholly satisfactory and rapid selling. The ad claims the medicine purifies blood and aids bowel movement, curing kidney and liver complaints and saving doctor bills, priced at fifty cents a bottle.
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T. W. Atkins
Girard
Kan
Geo. A Fessenden
Huron Post Office Reports Profits For Quarter
Postmaster Love’s report to Washington covers three months ending June 30 1886 showing gross receipts expenses and a net profit of 1812 07 for the Huron office The column notes Huron’s post office yielded over 7000 annually in mail profits versus Sioux Falls 1011 23 for the last quarter and asks whether population explains the gap
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Love
Washington
U.S
Ona Ste
Great American Desert
Sioux Falls
Huron
Dakota’s Day Will Come in Time, Says Court Speaker
Law Hon C G Williams delivers a Fourth of July address at Fargo lauding Dakota’s resilience. He asserts the territory endures despite lacking statehood and urges patience as Dakota awaits admission and influence grows on the world stage.
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Law
C. G. Williams
Fargo
Dakota
United States Senate
Huron Endorses Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Claim
E B Laline asserts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a guaranteed medicine for household use. He claims it relieves grippe and related complaints and should be kept in every home.
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E. B. Laline
Chamberlain
Lightning Crashes Touch Four in Wisconsin Street Crossing
A Lafayette and Mrs Church along with Dana Jenison and her daughter felt a sharp electric shock during a Wednesday storm. The bolt left G. Smith’s family momentarily unconscious and caused a quick, harmless shock between Mrs Jenison and her daughter before fading.
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L. K. Church
Dana Jenison
10Th
Wisconsin
G. Smith
Lafayette Smith
Mrs. Church
Mrs. Jenison
Miss Jenison
Free Trial Bottle Promises Cure For Lung Diseases
Mr E Springer of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania reports luw fever and lung abscess left him wasting but after using three bottles of Dr Kinks New Discovery for consumption he regained health and gained 45 pounds noting a hearty appetite. The notice invites readers to visit Geo A Fessenden's store for a free trial bottle of a cure for all lung diseases.
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E. Springer
Mechanicsburg
Dr. Kink
Geo. A. Fessenden
Lange
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands,chilblains, corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a 25 cent price, with Geo A. Fessenden as the seller.
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Bucklen
Arnica
Geo. A. Fessenden
Wright-Myers Block Plans Set Between Two Landmarks
Architects Bignham and Clements outline a 90 by 90 foot two story stone brick and iron block with a basement to be built between the Grand Opera and Huron National Bank. First floor holds four stores. second floor splits into six offices and four rooms. Front features Kasota stone and terra cotta. Excavation to start next Monday.
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Bignham & Clements
Grand Opera
Huron National Bank
Consumption Cure Promises Free Remedy Recipe
An old physician reports a simple vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and other throat and lung ailments. He offers to mail the recipe free in German French or English with directions upon request to W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY. Artesian well progress notes sinking to 500 feet with a 1 inch flow at 237 feet and water rising 12 feet above the pipe.
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W. A. Noyes
Diarrhaxa Remedy Promoted by E B La Rue
An advertisement states that Diarrhaxa Remedy is the most thoroughly reliable medicine for bowel complaints and is recommended guaranteed and sold by E B La Rue.
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E. B. la Rue
Crop prospects praised by railroad officials near Redfield
Ass't general manager Sanborn and assistant general freight agent Hollenback of Winona reported Friday from a trip up north and west of Redfield that crops were exceptionally good. They said fields 20 miles west of Redfield in Beadle, Hand and Faulk counties stood up well and promised high yields.
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Sanborn
Hollenback
Winona
Redfield
Beadle
Hand
Faulk
Advice to Mothers on Teething Syrup Use
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is recommended for teething pain. It claims to ease suffering instantly, promote quiet sleep, and make babies bright in the morning. The ad states it soothes, relieves pain and wind, regulates stool, and treats diarrhoea. price twenty five cents per bottle.
Straight Ten Per Cent Loan Offer at $14,000
A loan offer advertises straight ten percent interest on $14,000 with good security. Interest paid annually in full with no commission or extras. Apply to W2ott F. F. Sucrs.
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Hurov
W2ott F. F. Sucrs
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Huron Post Office Report
Price Baking Powder CO
Chicaco
ST. Louis
Wright—Myers
Dog Ne Oa
Ae Nieis
Tolloais
Setlier
SS Eeewan
Bares
C. B.tages
Mathias Bealas
Robert Baum
Edward Baum
John McWhorter
Thomas Campbell
D. T
McFarlane
D.T
William Maxon H
Elmer E. Wilson
Edward Grant
Robert A. North
Demaree
Seadie County
Joan S. Mcrarano
Eg Pasar
Notte
William H. Yones
Elmer Wilson
Beadle County
Joan S. McFarvanp
Prorgate
Territory of Dakota
Harry Lyne
Aaron Jenness
E Peepee
Beadie
Joseph Daum
Second
Illinois Streets
Remington
Ivan W. Oodner
Central
Dakot
H. Brach
Gun & Locksmith
J. Barrie
Buren
Fourth Ward
Liberal
Chas. Reed
N. H. Merrill Or
Becket
Haron
Sioux Falls, Dakota
Noda Water
Chicago
Ce. Y. DU Rand
Huron, Dakota
W. Shannon
Wessbncron
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Ill
CITY
Trade & Sales
DRAY
Andrew Brown
Wisconsin St
Andrew C. Brown & CO
Werus
J.B. Weeks & Co
the Traders’ Banking Co
General Banking Accounts
Secratiae
Anlot Letick
Vices Pres
J. A. Scovil
J, A. Kemp
Uash
Cashtex
Old Line Companies
Cohalfan
East Third St
Neb Bros
Offs
Pate
Esha Aadara Ee
Coraline
Warner Bros
Ywisconsin
Hurong
Ove Princate
Cedar Post
Wm. L. Bliss
Dakota Ave
Goode
Plymouth
Mowery & Heideman
New Ulm, Minn
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