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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
3
The Huron Building and Loan Association held its annual meeting at the Comercial Club with 1087 shares represented. The board of trustees was re-elected and will soon elect officers, and treasurer B. Beach reported a flourishing treasury with 12 1000 dollars loaned and 129 stockholders holding over 1500 shares.
A columnist notes limited tasks for the South Dakota Republican Convention while Democrats must act, praising Taft’s strength and predicting Bryan’s challenge. The piece jokes about removing weeds on Huron streets to calm hay fever, and remarks on hot weather hindering subjects, urging a better topic.
Citizens hear calls to issue marriage licenses timely and note a South Dakota National Guard cavalry opening for local youth. Town topics include sewer needs, a new library and federal building, the Bijou as a cool spot, and anticipation the upcoming fair will be larger and better.
Keen Kutters edged the Brosdland Cavour team 5 to 4 after 16 innings in a tight north-of-railroad field game. Four Huron players joined KK squad as Costello allowed two men on base in the 16th and Tobin scored the winning run. It drew a solid crowd and featured few hits and errors in a memorable exhibition of close baseball.
Advertisement in the Huronite lists four site offers for a Federal Building. J H Sutphen bids northeast corner Third and Kansas at 150 dollars per front foot. F H Kent offers Dakota avenue corners free and Fifth street corner for a fee. A Reigel proposes Third street Illinois corner free. John E Ward bids northeast corner Third and Kansas at 10 900 dollars. Three sites offered free to the government.
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York endorses Dr. Kings New Life Pills claiming steady relief with no discomfort. Advertises the remedy as best for constipation biliousness and malaria at H Wheeler's drug store for 25 cents.
Congregational parsonage of eight rooms and bath on the northwest corner of Eighth and Dakota Ave offered for sale as plans proceed for a new parsonage. Inquiries may be made with B. E. Beach or at the parsonage.
A northbound Chicago Milwaukee freight two miles north of Virgil derailed at eight o clock Tuesday morning after a loosened draw bar caused the front engine to jump the track. Twelve cattle cars left the rails and most stock perished. Engineer Burns was trapped between the reverse lever and machinery, scalded and severely injured. he was freed after the engine was sawed apart.
William A. Thompson warns young men who harass women on city sidewalks to stop or face local authorities. He urges prudent behavior and accountability, signaling potential action if the conduct continues.
Long distance service advertised by Dakota Central Telephone Company invites customers to call central for a $1 rate to the Twin Cities and connects to all points in North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and as far east as Chicago providing regional and intercity communication options.
Books now open for subscription to second series stock with withdrawal privilege and interest at bank rates. See B. E. Beach, Secretary.
The railway commission, under 1907 law, begins physical valuation of North-Western rail line from Elkton to Pierre. George Rice, FE Swarta, Prof. Deere, and C. Witt lead the effort with Elkton–Huron work completed. Two years and $50,000 required. current $10,000 appropriation may not cover all costs.
Sunday evening choir program featured organ prelude hymn scripture and multiple anthems including Te Deum in F, Inflammatus from Stabat Mater, and O Lord Victorious. Duets solos and quartets highlighted by Mrs Ringsdorf Rev Long and Mr Hager with trombone obligato by Verne Bonesteel. Benediction and postlude closed the service.
W. J. Bryan, hero of the Democrats in two campaigns, was nominated Friday morning at Denver on the first ballot with 89214 votes, Gray 5914 and Johnson 46. Bryan’s nomination was made unanimous and the convention adjourned. A vice president is to be chosen later today.
It Can't Be Beat. The best of all teachers is experience. C. M. Harden of Silver City North Carolina says Electric Bitters does what it claims for stomachs Liver and kidney troubles. Also for weakness lame back chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at H. Wheeler's drug store 50c.
Nellie Salisbury district deputy presided Monday at the I O O F hall for a joint installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges. New officers were installed for six months and a luncheon followed by dancing into the early morning.
Lewis Kimball Ball died at his Riverside home at age 66. A longtime county figure, he lived on a Lake Byron farm and served as a United States Senate attaché during Pettigrew’s term. He leaves a widow and two sons. burial is in Riverside Cemetery.
Government land opening in Tripp County expected around October 1. About one million acres will be opened for settlement including prime western agricultural lands. Rail access via Rosebud extension of the Chicago and North Western Railway to Dallas near the reservation border. U.S. land office likely to be located here. Request free pamphlets with land details and selling process through any C N W ticket agent.
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