Huron Notices and Local Happenings Across Town
Movements include J C Broodgood in St Paul Dr Dickinson improving Col Kerr back from Madison visitations from Athertons and many more townsfolk in and around Huron. Community items cover lectures decay weather updates school notes and upcoming improvements including church work and electric light advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. Kerr
Madison
M. H. Derby
Custer Street
Mrs. Atherton
Tom McConnell
Delenda
Carthage
Maria Clark
St. Lawrence
Dr. Huff
Prof. Patterson
Iowa
W. C. Huff
Pittsburgh
Huff
Bids Opened For Second School House Contract
At the city board of education meeting bids were opened and awarded to J C Bloodgood for 11 975 dollars. The house must be completed by December 1 next, per board resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Crandall Brothers
Viaughn & Mutchler
J.C. Bloodgood
Ciet
Unclaimed letters at Huron Dakota post office week ending July 17 1886
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Huron Dakota post office for the week ending July 17 1886. Recipients and initials include Della Buswell Mrs J E James Thomas Mollie cata Host Aire F Cc lary and others. Callers must say advertised in the Huron ITE and note date of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron, Dakota
Buswell
Della Baums
J E James Thomas San Mollie Cata
Aire F Cc
St Paul Road Grading North of E lendale and Rescoe
A gentleman reports the St Paul road is grading 30 miles northwest of E lendale on one line and 65 miles northwest of Rescoe on another, both likely headed toward Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Road
Elendale
Rescoe
Bismarck
Announcement of Sarsaparilla Ad and Local Death Notice
An 1886 death report notes Miss Kittie Chisem dying of consumption at age 28 on Sunday July 18 at her father R Chisem's home four miles west of Huron. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Catholic church in Huron with interment in the Catholic cemetery two miles northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittie Chisem
R. Chisem
Huron
Brown's Budget Highlights Two Trusted Remedies
In Fort Plain New York for March 1886 the pamphlet notes many medicines on the market but pulls two standout cures. St Jacobs Oil and Red Star Cough Cure are praised for proven efficiency and wide use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Fort Plain
N. Y
St. Jacobs Oil
Red Star
Biographical Sketch of Joe Jefferson in Harper's August Issue
William Winter traces Joe Jefferson lineage of actors and his talent from Rip Van Winkle to success. The piece notes his Louisiana estate painting and limited stage interruptions. Frontispiece portrait of Jefferson as Bob Acres by J W Alexander accompanies the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jefferson
Harper's
William Winter
Rip van Winkle
Louisiana
Petrait
Mr. Jefferson
Bob Acres
J. W. Alexander
Patchwork snippets mix in 19th century notice board
A stream of short items mentions Star Cough Cure hailed as vegetable medicine, Papillon horse purchase for Dakota stock improvement, a tall horse challenge at Neff's barn, a second hand J. H. Case Steam Thresher for sale, Rev. Joseph Moran Jr named rector of Grace Church with plan to preach August 1, and militia encampment debate with Col. Peck optimistic for September. Also notices on nursery stock and miscellaneous farm and community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcnie Roprinson
Altoona
Central
Dakota
Welsh
Neff
Joseph Moran, Jr
Plymouth
Wis
Grace Church
Aberdeen
Chas. B. Peck
Gov. Pierce
Col. Peck
Postoffice reduces money order fees after July 26
Postmaster Love releases a circular directing a Congress mandated cut in money order fees. Orders up to five dollars drop from eight cents to five cents, effective July 26. The measure marks notable early action by the current Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Congress
Dedication at Highmore Church Before 1885 Cyclone
Rev A W Adkinson informs Huzonrrr of the new M E church at Highmore being dedicated Sunday night. Mr A preached morning and Rev Mr Fielder evening. A collection of 1000 was asked and 1021 was obtained. The work owes much to pastor J W Scott for restoring the church ruined by the 1885 cyclone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicghmore
A W. Adkinson
Huzonrrr
M. E
Highmore
Fielder
J. W. Scott
Lightning strikes Aldrich home with narrow escape
The G. W. Aldrich residence at the southeast corner of 2d and Kansas streets was hit by lightning on Sunday afternoon. The damage was minor, a window casing torn but glass unbroken, a clock hurled across the room with only a cracked crystal. Mrs. Aldrich, stunned but active again, and her baby in the adjoining room became ill but recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Aldrich
Kansas Streets
Free railroad transport pledged for stock to Huron fair
Secretary Bushnell announces railroad companies will provide free movement of stock to and from the Huron fair set for September 6 to 10. Delegation including Page Bushnell and David traveled to Chicago to secure the concession, hoping to unite the territory in celebration. The schoolhouse annex foundation has reached completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Loewenthal
Chicago
Austin Morse
Illinois
Judge E. A. Morse
Huron
Otto Larson
W. W. Peckham
Alton
Jil
Bryant E. Wade
Haron
Fred. C. Latham
Herosite
Fort Dodge
Bushnell
Territorial Board of Agriculture
Messrs. Page
David
Excursion Notes From Huron Times Readers
John Cain of Huron Times may switch to the laundry business after his Hotel Ryan experience. E T Cressey of the Houston area claims to have been the coldest man in the company. A chunk of ice was placed down his back. Cain changed his name after a banquet toast. A sign near Wolsiy train sighting reads Tom W Pitts real estate. Aber deen lads resolve to back the territorial fair in Huron in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cain
Huron Times
Hotel Ryan
E. T. Cressey
The
Housronire
Cain
Wolsiy
Tom
W. Pitts
Aberdeen
Huron
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J.C. Broodgood
St. Paul
S. W. Roberts
Owatonna, Mion
A. F. Pay and
Sol. W. Roberts
Minnesota
Wm. Cramer
Perry
Dr. Sale
L. E. Bailey
New York
Methodist Church
Emma J. Carter
Sioux Falls
Lauren Dunlap
J. W. Davis
Plankinton
Messrs
Lilley, Hopp and
Maes
Brookings
B. R. Sherman
J. A. Colcord
A. Tucker
Wisconsin Land & Lumber Co
Wisconsin
W. H Graves
Mary
Edith Graves
Winona
Tsetoce
L. F. Page
W. F. T. Bushnell
Dakota Board of Agriculture
Theos. David of Mitchell
Toronto
Col. Westdahl
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lodge
Eva Sutton
Brewer
Hallsdale
Mich
Depot Hotel
Sup’t Bishop
Topeka
Teachers’ National Association
Beadle County
Jenison
Presbyterian Church
P.S
Bob
Surveyor General’s Office
Phillips & Hobgan
Night Watch of
Hopkins Bros
Big Bay
Will Brown
Gertie Pratt
Fanniz Sours
Lary
Ayer
North Pole
Holmes
F.O. McCleary
Washin
D.C
J. IL
Case
A. Bartlett
Cavour
D. T
Whitney
N. Nursery Co
Letcher, Dak
Deli Rapids
Bruce M. Rowley
Pera House
Depo
D. W.stiver
Star Eling
Chicago Clothing Co
Are
Franklin St
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