Death of Mrs. J. A. Colcord in Rochester Minnesota
Telegram reports the death on the operating table in Rochester Minnesota of Mrs. J A Colcord a native of Vinton Iowa and sister of former Wisconsin governor Sherman. The Colcords moved to Huron about twenty two years ago where he served in local trusted posts. She endured long severe pain and death is described as a relief. Burial planned in Vinton Iowa with the husband left to grieve with many friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J. Rice
J. A. Colcord
Rochester
Minn
Death of George B. Hatfield in sudden collapse
The Shellsburg Iowa paper reports the death of George B. Hatfield at age seventy, likely due to apoplexy or heart failure. He had long ties to the area and had been living in Winterset and Valley Junction. He collapsed on a witness stand in a Winterset trial shortly after saying his age. He is remembered for his jovial nature and fellowship during his years in the community.
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Shellsburg
Coll
George B. Hatfield
J. B. Hatfield
Gev. B. Hatfield
Winterset
Valley Junction
Wholesale bakery planned by Mason City men
Elmer Kelley of Mason City Iowa a former manager of the Huron mills is in town with Ed Dienneens and Elmer Newton they plan to establish a wholesale bakery here. They seek a suitable building and funds to start and believe the field looks promising if a location is found and financing secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kelley
Mason City
Huron Mills
Mr. Kelley
Huron
Elmer Newton
Ed. Dienneens
Kelley
Yanda
Elks Mortgage Paid Off At Huron Building Celebration Soon
The Elks lodge of Huron completed paying the 21 000 mortgage on their brick building, home of the Elk Club rooms. Membership grew from about 200 to over 400, funded by home talent shows dances and dues. A celebratory event and mortgage burning with class initiation are planned, with pride in the city’s fine lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elk
Elk Club
Northwest
Elk Lodge of
Huron
Traveling Men's Day at State Fair Plans Announced
The U C T held a Commercial Club meeting to form committees for Traveling Men's Day at the fall state fair. An extensive parade and events are planned to attract many traveling men and make the day memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C. T
Commercial Club
H. J. McGarvey
L. R. Campbell
H. J. Rice
Pirates of Penzance to Be Staged by Huron Choral Union
The Huron Choral Union directs a 55 member production of The Pirates of Penzance with 36 chorus, an orchestra led by Prof Bodley, Miss Laura Schoenert at piano, and a long list of cast and officers. The event features Prof Frank Tuttle as Musical Director and M D Whisman as President and Business Manager with Smith Costume Co providing costumes from Minneapolis.
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Huron Choral Union
W. S. Gilbert
Arthur Sullivan
Frank Tuttle
Choral Union
Huron
Prof
Bodley
Laura Schoenert
M. D. Whisman
City Council Votes on Gas Plant Nuisance and Fire Damage Rule
City council in regular session with Mayor McKay present voted to file suit against John E. Ward over a claimed public nuisance near Montana street by the Great Northern track. An ordinance requires fire-destroyed buildings over 50 percent to be removed within ten days or face a five dollar fine. A petition to ban dogs from streets failed, with Alderman Sauer shelving the measure.
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McKay
Doherty
Montana Street
Great Northern
John E. Ward
Bick
Sauer
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Regularity
An advertisement promises relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy claims the product keeps bowels regular and prevents appendix issues, with a Southern style endorsement by H Wheeler a druggist and a 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. Wheeler
Soldiers' Home Board Elects Officers and Seeks Hospital Bids
The Soldiers' Home Board met with Col Geddis in this city to elect officers and review bids for a new hospital at Hot Springs. Bids have been received but results were not available at press time. Attending were Capt George Ludlow Pierre secretary A B Nelson Hermosa Col John F Baker Spearfish J B Geddis Huron and Col Goddard commander.
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Board of Commissioners of the
Soldiers’ Home
Geddis
Hot Springs
Geo. A. Ludlow
Sioux Falls
A. B. Nelson
Pierre
John F. Baker
Hermosa
J. 8. Pratt
Spearfish
J. B. Geddis
Huron
Col. Goddard
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Promised Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a universal remedy for la grippe. It claims the drug cures a case in 48 hours if taken properly and provides relief from the lingering cough.
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Warner
Huron Milling Co Warns Farmers Over Wheat Shipment
Beadle County farmers urged to sell all wheat locally to keep the Huron Milling Co running until the next harvest. The notice directs farmers not to ship wheat out and to check with the Huron Milling Co before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle County
Huron Milling Co
Huron Milling Co. Wat
Remedies from a Widow’s Claim of Cure with Wine
A widow reports her wife’s severe lung disease nearly cured after taking four bottles of Warner's White Wine of Tar. The claim is attributed to Rev. J. B. Ely of Brooklyn Sta Missouri and sold by J. E. Heisler.
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Warner’s
J. B. Ely
Brooklyn
Sta., Mo
J. E. Heisler
Sadie B Finckh Facial Care Ad in Wisconsin
Sadie B Finckh offers facial massage facial treatment and development. She claims to stop hair loss cure dandruff and provide a shampoo that leaves hair soft. Manicuring nails bite habit removal and painless removal of superfluous hair without electric needle are offered. Office hours 9 39 to 12 39 and 6 p.m. at Wisconsin Street.
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Wisconsin Street
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George Costain
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