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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1894
Page
3
Local items include A L Belknap visiting from Chicago and returning, Edward Cass from Lakeside in town, and numerous notes on the circus visit by E H Vance. Governor Sheldon and Rev Shelland are seen in town, with marital and business notices, a new Northwestern time card, and upbeat mentions of the Merry-Go-Round arrival and local improvements.
Advertising copy highlights the pleasant effect and safety of Syrup of Figs for women under all conditions. It urges buyers to obtain the true genuine article and to check for the California Fig Syrup Co. name printed near the bottom of the package.
A quip extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a tiny remedy with broad claims. The passage praises its ability to cure headache dyspepsia biliousness constipation colic and piles and to restore health and happiness. It uses the proverb much in little to tout small vials full of benefit.
City Clerk Amundson says no license was issued to a Thursday circus despite ordinance setting 75 for a circus license per 24 hours and 10 for a side show. He claims no authority for exhibition and notes no payment was recorded, while the circus ran as a two ring show with modest crowd receipts.
The Missouri Valley Veterans association of South Dakota holds its annual reunion in Yankton from June 12 to 15, 1894. Distingu ished ex soldiers will address comrades. railroads offer reduced rates. The event aims to be the state's largest gathering of ex soldiers with many entertainment attractions. Families and friends invited by the committee and Yankton citizens.
Lewis Shew Charles Campbell and Clare Clark three Carthage young men traveled from Carthage to Iroquois on buckles then rode a passenger train to Huror. They return home each Friday morning riding their wheels the full twenty two mile leg.
The annual Grant Township old settlers picnic will be held on June 16. Residents invite all to join and make this year's gathering the merriest yet.
The text notes a Ballston New York wife and her guest in the city staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Oliver. The Republican Senator from the 20th district, described as influential, is reported as a nephew of Mrs. Oliver. A special took the party to Pierre on Wednesday.
Wisconsin veterans of four grand regiments in the Civil War plan reunions in Madison on July 3 and 4 with a full program. For details contact secretary K D Coe of Whitewater Wisconsin. A final chance for many to meet old comrades and officers who led them thirty years ago.
Mail pamphlet offer from the World's Medical Dispensary Association at 663 Main Street Buffalo New York. Claims to cure asthma hay fever and related ailments with a free reference and particulars.
After the 15th day of June, 1894, all untagged dogs in Huron city on which the tax is unpaid will be destroyed. City Marshal P F Bussey issues the notice.
Friday afternoon Col J E Elson's house suffered slight fire damage from a wood box near the cook stove. Alarm sounded at 3 10 p m but neighbors beat the fire to extinguish the flames before the fire companies arrived. Mrs Elson was away and Mrs Geo Grove raised the alarm, narrowly preventing a serious blaze.
Over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething children. It soothes the child and gums, relieves pain, and cures wind colic. Fifty cents a bottle, sold by all druggists worldwide.
The piece lauds State printers and Binders for clean bidding and fair terms. It claims the Huronire and Sioux Falls firms will handle state printing and binding. It argues profits should be modest and public contracts priced like honest private business.
University of South Dakota releases the June 5 to 13 1894 program for Vermillion events. Examinations commence June 5. graduations in the Sub-Freshman and College of Music occur June 8 9. Baccalaureate June 10. Alumni reception June 13. and college ceremonies across June 13. The trustees meet June 12.
James J. Smart of Bonnie Brae stock farm near Humboldt Indiana has sought land in Redfield and looked at more in the Huron area. A Scotch-born founder of Riverside Massachusetts Press, he has long shaped public work, mining, and rail projects. He is praised as generous and forthright, owning coal lands and a large Iowa farm, mapping it for the agricultural department, and planning more farms in South Dakota. He likens South Dakota to a newer Iowa and promises to return after his Saturday homeward trip.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway announces reduced rates to principal United States summer resorts. For details, contact local agents of the railway for specifics on tickets and travel dates.
Due to the Independent State Convention at Mitchell South Dakota the North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Mitchell and return at reduced rates from June 9 to June 11 1894. Tickets are valid for return passage until June 18 1894 inclusive. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for tickets and information.
G A R encampment at De Smet South Dakota prompts the North Western Line to offer excursion tickets at reduced rates from June 4 to 7, valid for return until June 8 1894. For tickets and information contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The Wolsey county Sunday school convention met last Saturday and Sunday with good turnout though Memorial Day reduced attendance. Delegates from Wessington Hitchcock Carlysle Kellogg Bonilla and others attended. An adjourned meeting was set for June 20 at Hitchcock to organize a county association.
A special North-Western line train will depart Sioux City on the evening of June 9 for Hot Springs South Dakota, with breakfast at Chadron and Sunday noon arrival. Tickets go on sale June 9 10 11 at all South Dakota stations at one fare for round trip valid until June 25. The route uses the O and NW and FE MN BR lines.
The seventh annual Old Settlers of Sanborn and nearby counties reunion will be held in Ferguson's grove Warren township on Thursday June 21 1894. Governor C H Seidon Gen Gee and A Silsby are named speakers with other participants. Attendees are urged to bring baskets and involve friends in the business. The program will be announced next week with committees. J M Kiniser Secretary and Historian S T Wixstow President.
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