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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1895
Page
4
The Huxonite and the State Journal merge and will mail to former State Journal patrons only once. Subscribers on both lists will receive a single copy and are asked to account for one. Those unhappy with the arrangement may visit the office or notify the publishers by letter. Suannon Lonastarr.
The report notes persistent wet weather throughout June with crop prospects described as assured despite knee deep flooding in the fields.
The post of secretary of state is filled by Richard Olney, marking a new leadership for the department. Olney brings prior experience in law and public service to the role as the nation awaits its foreign policy direction.
The Hon. John R. Gamble is announced to give the fourth oration at Scotland as the Huronite notes he is near Taylor. Uncertain if he will travel, he may also come down depending on circumstances.
Report notes a quest for precious metals as collectors and investors chase silver and gold amid market buzz. Details about sources, prices, and storage hints appear in circulating advisories from dealers and financial outlets.
The Hunonite gang seized control on Saturday while Johnnie was barred from attending any skip act game.
The state meeting of the farmers alliance is announced to take place at Sioux Falls on the 25th and 26th of this June.
The June Forum features General Francis A. Walker’s essay The Growth of American Nationality. It analyzes national identity formation and the practical implications for civic life.
A heavy Sunday rainstorm disrupted services in Wolsey as the Methodist minister could not deliver the sermon. Dr. Shana indicated he would send some of his men to assist.
South Dakota has shown steady population growth over the past quarter century, despite public impatience for rapid change. The state’s numbers have increased every year, reflecting a longer trend of growth rather than a sudden surge.
A constitutional debate centers on whether the nation should adopt free and fair silver coinage as standard money or maintain money of ultimate redemption. Proponents argue for monetary independence, while opponents warn of stability risks and international tension.
The free coinage of silver might not raise the currency value by a dollar when counting silver, gold, paper, checks, drafts, and more. Its effect would be to inflate the activity of all kinds of money across the country.
Prof. W. H. Dempster of the State Normal at Madison suffered a serious head injury from a colt. He is described as a leading educator, though the incident left him with a dented pride and lessons on equine enmity.
In Brookings Individual notes Bro. Cochrane of Brookings backs a Republican slate with Sheldon Crawford Hipple Phillips Howard Dutcher and others. The piece questions why he would back an excellent GOP ticket and push for a leading populist to run the campaign, seeking explanation.
Col E E Clough declares no Union soldier enlisted from the poor house and argues the soldier's home should not be viewed as charity. He says aiding these men is paying a debt, not gratuity, and should be kept for their comfort and happiness at cost.
In Aberdeen a curfew is imposed as grass harvests yield sufficient hay for the nation this year. Officials urge compliance to conserve fodder and support broader agricultural needs nationwide.
The next state G A R encampment is scheduled to be held in Watertown. Local veterans and auxiliary members prepare events and ceremonies across the weekend.
A concise aphorism notes that chasing imagined or borrowed troubles imposes heavy, ruinous costs on individuals who invest effort and worry into unfounded fears. It frames anxiety as a costly burden rather than a productive focus.
A terse remark notes the inevitability of hail and questions why no one speaks up about impending stormy conditions. The line hints at concern over severe weather and the need for warning.
Former congressman Jolly will deliver the Independence Day oration in Elk Point, drawing local crowds and marking a high profile civic event for the town.
The Hot Springs Herald remarks that no man in Hot Springs has more or truer friends than Captain Lucas. The tribute underscores his standing and community ties in the town.
The Horonire grabbed Taylor's coat-tail yesterday but tore it out. It is right after him just the same. Minneapolis now credits St. Paul with having 165,000 people. What St Paul claims is quite another story.
The city of Huron is offered a generous premium on five percent bonds. What is the state of Huron’s credit and its ability to meet bond obligations remains in question.
Herman Schull of Watertown receives Congressman Gamble’s first appointment to West Point after securing the late examination.
A kindly writer urges continued prayers for rain as he notes that persistent praying could yield results, imagining an ocean of prayers turning into a spray of relief. The playful line invites communal hope without explicit events or figures.
Fred L. Conkey returns to his Wessington home after disposing of his Chicago business to S. L. Curtiss. The transfer marks the end of Conkey’s operations in Chicago and signals his reunion with local roots.
Mr. W. A. Thompson of Grant township said after investigation that the blind pig cannot be killed by fire. The remark suggests a rural belief or anecdotal stance reported in the period.
The Chicago & North Western system declares a 4 percent dividend on common stock and 7 percent on preferred stock. Gross earnings for the year reached 28 million dollars, down 4 million from the prior year. Net earnings amount to a little over 25.6 million dollars.
The Kimball Graphic reports McKittrick fled Brule county due to hardship and spent 150 dollars to leave and 120 dollars to return. The piece suggests the expenditure and decision offer a lesson on staying in God’s country.
A Minneapolis Journal correspondent recalls several early Dakota figures now scarcely seen in public life. Z. D. Scott buys land to pursue fruit growing in Mississippi, Wardall backs a Texas railway plan, Cooley works in an Topeka life insurance firm, OCrose is in Chicago, Hand County Cyclone has vanished, Goodfellow is nearly forgotten, Loucks retires to a farm, and Kyle fears political upheaval but sees little chance of it.
R B Hall of Redfield delivered a fine but unconventional address in the chapel of a classical school. A Yankton youth with strong oratorical abilities won, impressing Vermillion and University minds. The piece warns tact may aid Independence but remains a lesson.
Attendance stands modest as the G. A. R. boys have a good time at Pierre, sharing social activities and camaraderie in the town gathering.
The Parkston Advance lauds Gov. Sheldon for delivering a Memorial Day address deemed elevating and solemn, highlighting its patriotic tone and call for unity.
Madison issues bonds with a face value of thirty thousand dollars at a premium. The city demonstrates strong credit as buyers pay above par, reflecting robust investor demand and favorable terms for the debt issue.
Captain Lucas will take command at the Soldiers' Home, a choice described as fitting and agreeable. The narrator notes Nature equipped him suitably for the position, and the decision is expected to please all.
Chicago Record labels the silver issue unfair, but reports an astonishing public response favoring the pro silver stance.
The article states that by term end Ex-Treasurer Taylor held 325000 dollars, undermining the assertion that defalcation occurred during his first term. No other details are provided about dates or institutions.
The Madison Sentinel notes the Sioux and Jim river valleys appear bountiful and predict farmers will reap strong harvests this fall barring any unforeseen calamities.
The passage argues knowledge surpasses power and education shapes character. It asserts education both strengthens and elevates people, with only rare exceptions proving the rule.
The note questions whether command of the Soldiers' Home will remove Captain W. V. Lucas from politics. It recalls his prior move from the Home to Congress and suggests he could rise higher, though the claim remains speculative.
In a Dakotian retort, Judge Conklip accuses Secretary Carlisle of appealing to Kentucky neighbors to claim gold men would profit from free coinage of silver. He questions why gold owners would oppose it if Carlisle’s view were true and asks how many suckers Carlisle supposed he had in that audience.
A speaker argues against free silver coinage claiming it would devalue the laboring man's dollar, drive gold out of the country, flood the world with silver, trigger inflation and a gold shortage panic, and condemn the nation to ruin while praising English support. The passage urges readers to study the silver question thoroughly.
Governor Sheldon leaves for the Black Hills following involvement in a libel suit against Kid of Aberdeen, to illustrate an editorial lecture.
G W Fink of near Wolsey reports an average fleece weight of 74 pounds from his flock, reflecting strong sheep shearing results for the season.
In mining regions a growing craze takes hold as owners tire of hoarding cash and push to put funds to work. The shift reflects a wider impulse to invest or finance ventures rather than hold wealth idle.
Milton away on a state lodge junket allows Damon the pressman to miss up two pages of the Redfield Ob server. A country printer would know the meaning of this mishap, described in lighthearted slang about a careless pieing.
Reports note Brookings enforces a curfew with residents urged to return home early. Local papers attribute the order to city authorities and highlight questions about age of consent for adults mentioned by multiple reporters.
The speaker argues the United States could sustain silver monometalism long due to its industrial leadership and vast silver reserves. They question the value of speculative concerns about adopting or maintaining single-metal policy and imply better outcomes from decisive action.
The Pierre Free Press rejects circulating rumors about Governor Sheldon, contending such tales are unfounded. It emphasizes the governor’s sound judgment and effective administration, calling the reports boyish fabrication and urging readers to trust his leadership.
In a Gary Inter StateFarmers meeting Dr McLouth gave a strong talk on Some Farm Economics using Wilkins Micawber as text. He warned that profits hinge on tight margins and condemned wasteful practices, stressing careful machinery care and reducing prairie fire losses.
A colorful local portrait centers on Deacon Asher a long‑time helper who did favors for everyone in town and now confronts an abrupt vacancy as events unfold including a runaway horse and a mysterious arrival. The piece preserves a humorous folksy tone and hints at change in the community.
In a chaotic street incident Asher attempts to save a woman from a wheeled cart mishap. He grips her wrist and a scream erupts as both wheel and woman topple. The drama ends with Asher releasing her and fleeing in horror, after wrongly mistaking a bloomer for a sleeve.
The Houronire has passed its fifteenth mile post and continues to grow in favor and wisdom with years, reflecting enduring fraternal values in Lake Preston.
Wessington Times reports Huron plans a large Fourth of July event with special trains running to serve surrounding towns.
The Huron Heronire and the Pierre Free Press marked birthdays into their teens, regarded as top state newspapers. One is published in the capital, the other outside, highlighting regional media strength.
The Huron Huronite predicts Minnesota will face a grim morning as lawmakers allocate more to higher education than the entire state’s expenses for South Dakota, signaling a heated budget battle.
In Carthage News report a standard bred stallion Ta coma and his brother, owned by D. Houghton of Huron, were burned last week. The owner had inserted insurance of 500 dollars on each horse. Many locals had colts from Ta coma and regret the loss.
The Pound comments that gold is the only safe sound money and goldites reject its stamp in banks. In Chicago and eastern cities banks weigh gold coins and deduct wear losses from certificates or replacements, signaling friction in gold transactions.
The Huronite, a long established South Dakota newspaper, leads with editorial clarity on major public questions. Shannon and Longstaff present readers with clear coverage and strive to be understood by a statewide audience beyond Beadle County.
A local report in Hout Springs states Capt Megrew refused to allow prayer meetings in the chapel amid state‑level tension. Col Clough is said to oppose Megrew over directing the home to be a Methodist prayer meeting.
The Sioux City Journal cites the decision stating the United States government holds jurisdiction over all U S soil and inhabitants within its boundaries and can use civil courts to remove obstructions to interstate commerce. It notes civil courts may enjoin obstructors within these limits.
The court, while split on political lines and constitutional approaches, is unanimous on a single crucial point. The ruling emphasizes a major principle impacting the broader legal landscape.
The piece notes many state ex changes have birthdays, praising Deacon Shannon's Huron-ITE for fifteen years of continuous publication. It reflects on missing the Deacon Shannon's quaint sayings if the Huronite ceased delivery to the table.
The eighth annual convention of the Republican National League will be held in Cleveland Ohio on June 19 1895. South Dakota’s selected delegates include William B Sterling Huron Thos Sterling Redfield and others with a state delegation totaling over 16 000 members. An excursion to Lake Erie Niagara Falls and Chautauqua is planned and the SD group will meet in Chicago June 18 at 2 pm before routing to Cleveland.
Vermillion June 3 1895 announcement of forthcoming commencement events at the University of South Dakota. Includes concerts sermons baccalaureate graduates sub fresh man department art exhibit fan drill senior class graduation alumni banquet and president's reception with venues at the University Chapel.
The old settlers annual picnic will be held in the grove one and a half miles north of Broadland on Wednesday June 19. Good speaking music games and other amusements will be furnished. Everybody invited by Orper or the Committee.
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