Live pigeon contest honors and local events in Huron
The town hosted a busy week with a successful Epworth League musical at the M E church, John A Sauer winning first money in the live pigeon shoot and securing the state gold medal, and T E Blanchard arriving in Huron for the Taylor land sale. Fall weather notes show May was mild with 2.9 inches of rain and a mean temperature of 55, while spring wheat and mandolin club entertainments also featured.
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Epworth League
M. E
Huron
John A. Sauer
Ward Race Track
Minna Dell
Huron Items Show Local Moves And Weather Outlook
W A Ritschlag went to Tracy Monday and Mrs John Lewis left for the Hills Wednesday. Several residents report good crop prospects amid rains. The South Dakota retail merchants association to meet in Huron Tuesday. Infant son of Mr and Mrs E J Bloodgood died Friday. Many visitors and travelers, including John R Hughes of Pierre and Rev John P Williamson of Charles Mix county, are noted in town. Attys Wilmarth and Geo C Cooper visit, Hamilton: 1000 acres wheat look splendid and 175 acres small grain look elegant. The 4th of July arrangements committee to finalize this week. Multiple reports of travel, sales, and preparations fill the week’s notes.
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John Lewis
The
Hills
L. H. Bailey
Huron
Wilmarth
de Smet
John R. Hughes
Pierre
E. J. Bloodgood
Jerry Carleton
Sioux Falls
Harry Sanborn
New York
al. Robinson
J. C. Graff
Beaver, Dam
Wis
South Dakota Retail Merchants’ Association
Michael Eckhart
J. S. Oliver
G. Laube
C. C. Free
Montclair
Colo
Clarence Bowe
Douglas
F. H. Bloodgood
Iowa
Beadle County
John P. Williamson
Charles Mix County
Geo. E. Mahaffey
Nance
Republican Central Committee
C. L. Hyde
State Shooting Tournament ends with Sauer and Gage leading
The state sportsmens association held its 11th annual meeting in this city from Wednesday to Friday. Gage of Bridgewater emerged as the top shooter with several first prizes including events 1 3 6 10 12 and 24 while Drey won the Lefever event and was presented a modern hammerless gun by the Huron Gun Club. The three day program featured multiple events with varied targets live birds and awkward squads. The next meeting is planned for Sioux Falls.
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Sauer
Tolmie
Drey and Taylor
Drey and Gage
John A. Sauer
J. A. Gage
Bridgewater
State Sportsmens’ Association
Gage
A. Anderson
Tobin
State
Drey
Huron Gun Club
van Winkle
Deeters
Aiken
Booth
Pyle
Madden
Jeffris
Root
Knowlton
S. Dinneen
Ritschlag
Medbury
Aplin
Able
Dinneen
Sioux Falls
A Narrow Escape Thankful Letters from Mrs Adam Hart
Mrs Adam Hart of Groton South Dakota writes of a severe lung illness that settled into consumption after doctors gave up. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing her after eight bottles, urging others to try trial bottles at the local drug store with a guarantee or refund.
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Adam. Hart
Groton
S.D
Dr. King
Wanted Good Clean Rags at This Office
Help wanted advertisement seeking good clean rags for sale to the office. Bargain price offered at two cents per pound. Bring rags in today to supply needs and ensure prompt payment.
Huron Named Likely Site for Consolidated Pierre College
The Synod of the Presbyterian church in Huron votes seven to seventeen to consolidate Pierre college with Scotland academy and remove the consolidated schools to a central location. Aberdeen and Redfield protest via delegation while Christian support for Huron remains strong. Morning session confirms Pierre college will be located at Huron after full deliberation.
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Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Huron
Pierre College
Scotland Academy
Aberdeen
Redfield
Redfield College
Church of the State
Northwestern railroad officials visit Huron for inspection
A special eastbound train arrived in Huron on Sunday bearing Marvin Hughitt president M L Sykes vice president H R Mc Cullough general traffic manager A L Keep chairman of the executive board J C Fargo N K Fairbanks Cyrus McCormack P S Heath directors of the C and N W Ry They lingered over Sunday at the Synod meeting John L Pyle was elected vice president of the college F H Kent secretary B F Trumbower trustee Coe S Crawford also serving on the board of trustees The officers form the executive committee and the board will begin remodeling the building at once.
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Huron
Marvin Hughitt
M. L. Sykes
H. R. McCullough
A. L. Keep
J. C. Fargo
N. K. Fairbanks
Cyrus McCormack
P. S. Heath
North-Western
John L. Pyle
F. H. Kent
B. F. Trumbower
Coe S. Crawford
Electric Bitters Cure Grippe Suffering Says Ad
The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as the remedy for grippe like symptoms including body pain liver issues loss of appetite and fatigue. It claims the product tones the liver stomach and kidneys, provides prompt relief and offers a money back guarantee with sale at Hol and Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
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Holand Wheeler’s
Lake Chetek Resort Advertising Scenic Lakes Near Huron
Lake Chetek Minnesota promotes summer and fall recreation with fishing hunting and multiple nearby lakes including Currant Siegel Fremont Sarah Bear Long Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear. Tourist tickets from Huron to Lake Chetek are $7.95 round trip and valid through October 31, with info via Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Currant Lake
Lake Siegel
Lake Fremont
Lake Sarah
Bear Lake
Long Lake
Iron Lake
Beauty Lake
Willow Lake
Lake Isabella
Clear Lake
Huron
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Half Rates to State Firemen's Tourney in Yankton
Excur sion tickets at one fare for round trip via North Western Line on June 13 14 15 with limit June 18. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
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Yankton
North Western
Chicago & North Western Ry
Sinking of Merrimac by Sampson's volunteers
The Merrimac was sunk in Havana harbor after Lt Hobson and seven sailors boarded her under Sampson's orders. Four thousand volunteers offered, eight were captured and sent to Morro Castle as prisoners of war. The Spanish Admiral offers exchange, and release is anticipated.
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Sampson
St. Paul
Hobson
Morro Castle
Cables Cut Cuts Cuba Link to Outside World
The last cable connecting Cuba with the outside world has been cut in St Paul on May 6, severing direct telegraphic contact and leaving Cuba isolated from international communication.
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Cuba
St. Paul
Span ish torpedo boat sunk by Oregon during action
St Paul May 6 dispatch confirms the sinking of the Spanish torpedo boat Destroyer. The Oregon fired the shell that accomplished the sinking. Cadiz fleet is reportedly at Porto Rico.
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Oregon
Cadiz
St. Paul
Porto Rico
British cruiser Indefatigable back in Kingston harbor
Seventeen ships were sighted in Santiago bay from the Indefatigable as the British cruiser returned to Port Antonio. The ship had been sent to aid wounded in the anticipated battle, but its surgeon was on leave and a government medical officer was taken. The Indefatigable awaits more surgeons before sailing again toward Santiago.
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Santiago Harbor
Kingston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Santiago Bay
Cervera
Lightning destroys Webster Manufacturing plant at West Superior
West Superior Wis June 6 The Webster Manufacturing Company plant was totally destroyed by a morning fire after the building was struck by lightning. The South end plant operated at full capacity for six months employing about 200 men. Loss estimated around 200000 dollars.
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Webster Manufacturing Company
West Superior
Wis
Wisconsin Boycott Sparks Western Intercollegiate Exit
Chicago's withdrawal from the Western Intercollegiate association after a unanimous meeting vote clears UW officials James H Mayberry and H E Cochmas of professionalism charges. Chicago will hold a separate Marshall field meeting, while Michigan and Illinois may join. Wisconsin condemns the move, fearing a broader boycott including football. Northwestern likely supports Wisconsin with possible Iowa and Minnesota siding in opposition.
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ChicaGo
James H. Mayberry
H. E. Cochmas
University of Wisconsin
Western Intercollegiate Association
University of Chicago
Marshall Field
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Iowa
Minnesota
Restormel Released Over Blockade Evidence Dispute
New York June 4 The Mail and Express Key West special reports Judge Locke released the British steamer Restormel after declining to hear evidence on her movements prior to capture off Santiago. The judge ruled she left England before President McKinley issued the blockade proclamation.
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New York
The
Mail and Express
Key West
Buckle Arnica Salve Advertises Universal Skin Cure
An old time sales pitch touts Buckle's Arnica Salve as ideal for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a promise of pile relief or money back. 25 cents per box, sold by Holland Heeler.
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Holland Heeler
Cort Brothers to Deliver Journal in City on Arrival
Edwin and Joe Cort take over the Minneapolis Daily Journal and promise prompt delivery on train arrival to any city area. Subscription is 8 cents weekly or 35 cents monthly. Single copies available at Wheeler's drug store.
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Minneapolis Daily Journal
Edwin
Joe Cort
Journal
Wheeler’s Drug Store
Home Seekers Excursions Sell Cheap Tickets
The North Western Line will offer Home Seekers excursion tickets on May 3, 17, June 7 and 21 to many western and southern points at very low rates. Tickets and full details are available from Chicago and North Western Railway offices.
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North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Crippled by Rheumatism Says S. S. S. Heals
An older medical notice claims mercury and potesh worsen rheumatism while praising S. S. S. for twenty years of cures. Captain C. E. Hu, who suffered two years from muscular rheumatism, reports taking about a dozen bottles and achieving lasting relief, calling the medicine a cure for blood diseases.
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8. S
C. E. Hu
Most Powerful Anti Spanish Cuba Landing Report
Key West reports the steamer Florida returned at 7 a m with a large expedition landed on Cuba to aid General Calixto Garcia. About 400 men with 7 000 rifles and 2 000 000 rounds, plus 75 mules and 25 horses, were transported from May 21 and landed near Havana on May 26 under Colonel Jose Lacret. The force includes 300 Cuban soldiers and American engineers led by Aurelien Ladd, convoyed by Marblehead and Eagle.
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Key West
Fila
Florida
Cuba
Jose Lacret
Matanzas
Joaquin
Engieer
Aurelien Ladd
United States
Commissary Department
Calixto Garcia
Marblehead
Eagle
Havana
Joy in Cuban Circles Over Florida Expedition Landing
News from Key West on June 2 notes the successful landing of the Florida expedition. Cuban circles express great joy and expect forward Cuban movements. The Florida expedition reportedly carried more supplies than all filibustering expeditions combined.
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Key West
Florida
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Commissioner of School and Public Lands Office
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G. L. Hinds
Cassie
Hinckley
Kenyon
Bliss
Tisdale
Mills, Cort
C. N. Cooper
Will Fox
Miles Walton
Retail Merchants’ Association
C. M. Seeley
Canton
Wm. Tolmie
W. A. Ritschlag
Tracy
W. S. Demaree
F. G. Wilde
R. A. Vander
Vermillion
State University
John Eyre
Lakeside
Reublican County Central Committee
Geo. C. Cooper
Federal Court
Akin
Aikin
Grey
Jost
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Iroquois
E. H. Aplin
Heron
Presbyterian Synod of
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Lake Chetek
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Buckle
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