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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1888
Page
4
The Huronite notes forthcoming full coverage of the late events as readers are urged to brace for the July Huron conventions. It reports a split at the Indianapolis convention with chairman St John pushing for order and a tense scene as the White House focus shifts away.
Tom Leola with the Honorire urges that the Declaration of Independence be read often and loudly by all Dakotans. Bissor Hank believes Indians may sign the reservation treaty if approached properly, noting opportunities for judging all will recognize.
The report suggests General Shrine may have a real chance to be revived and start fighting again, while a character nicknamed Little Phil vows to fight every time to achieve victory.
Camas Bar reports the Beadle county Republican central committee will be convened in session during the Chicago convention, a move seen as a prudent plan.
Heer J Cake announces acceptance to run for Congress delegate after petitions from hundreds of Yankton County supporters. He declares candidacy contingent on Watertown Republican convention’s decision.
Sioux Falls firemen and citizens praise the treatment they received in Huron during their visit. The St Lawrence Tribune enters its seventh volume and notes a Huron boy sent six years ago to its press in motion. Prosperity attends it.
A reader notes John Bushell recently sold his Northville paper to Mr. Cole and sends No 1 of Vol 1 of The Argus from Ashton. The new paper is praised as handsome clean and sensible in tone.
Chief Kincel of the Yankton fire department asks to acknowledge and thank the Huron firemen for superb treatment and dedication during a call. The message praises the five firefighters and their service to the community.
In Gettysburg updates a steady rain improves crops prospects as Potter residents note water from an 80 foot well dug by W C Kelsey. Mentions H Medbury and Robt B Fisk visiting Huron and Fisk building a farm cry near the city.
In Montigeflo Iowa a father reportedly killed a boy in a brutal assault. The startling crime dominates a page filled with local updates including railway progress, a note on a patient named Sheridan in Washington, and a humorous interview with the former Ohio governor about Thurman.
Aberdeen fire department representatives returned from the Huron tournament last night. The judges won for Miller, and Aberdeen Hooks will withdraw from the association, as citizens note the event's hippodroming feature of the Dakota tournament.
June 9 report describes a scandal where the Bloomingtons emerged from a seduction of a sister by Wilson who was forced to marry her but refused to cohabit.
The Mitchell hose team returned victorious from the Huron tournament after winning the free for all hose race and the championship. They were greeted by the Mitchell corner band militia in uniform the hook and ladder and hose companies the mayor and city council and about 500 citizens. Escorted up Main Street the victors were welcomed with cheers and an elegant supper at the Alexander hotel.
A garbled report from June 11 indicates the par ticipating team denies charges and questions the board of control’s validity. It states only three of six members were present when the decision was made and two supported it on protest. The entire old board agreed to defer to successors.
A terrible tragedy in Hazel Green township seventeen miles from Monticello. An old man, Mr Rothacker, attempted to whip his twelve year old son. The boy ran away, the father pursued, knocked him down and hewed his head with an ax. The old man is still at large.
Happy Yankton reports the Yankton hose team securing victory at the Huron firemen’s tournament. The team returned Saturday with $400 in prize money, a championship cart, and trophies. A city reception followed at the largest town, with Gov Zeibach and John P. Crennan among speakers.
A local Huron figure described as a well known character died by his own hand after debts and forgery accusations. Weiss, living at the Grand Hotel for three weeks, drank heavily, gambled, and forged accepting notes on Chicago employers. He had long been active in the city’s social scene and left Mrs Weiss and children in Elkhart Wisconsin.
Engineer E. L. Choate remains in delicate health while Coon renovates a residence on Iowa Street with fresh paint. P Lenbeck, assistant general superintendent of the Chicago and North Western Railway, arrived on a special, and with Division Superintendent Oliver they proceeded north. Judge Morse and L. W. Bowers have been hearing Zellapie vs. the CO and N. W. Ry for two days before John F. Fisk Jr.
The mother of Gen. Sheridan died on Tuesday. Delegates gather rapidly in Chicago as news flows from diverse fronts. Reports reach Liverpool of slow foreign wheat while Lyons hosts the Iowa state tournament in progress. The K of P conclave gathers in Cincinnati with about 20 000 in attendance. Northern Michigan endures very damaging storms on Saturday. DePew denies withdrawal from the presidential race as fisheries debate fills the senate. The greatest flood yet seen rages in northern Minnesota rivers. Jonathan A. Chace re elected senior senator from Rhode Island. Milwaukee reports Gresham enjoys German favor. Maine Republican convention held. Blaine preferred though pledges supported Chicago Woman Daugherty of Florida. Mrs L E Goodell visits her mother. W W Eastman trims between trains toward Dell Rapids for a soldier reunion. Harry Durand takes a week’s vacation to Yankton with college friends. David Whipple and family depart for Minneapolis and St Paul for three weeks. W H Boothroyd, now in Tacoma, presides at Tacoma Printing. Crops look promising across the county with wheat oats fine and corn in good shape. N L Ins and bride pass through on their way to Highmore. Jailer Teeters notes unusual quiet at the jail as he plans a fishing trip. Dr Dickinson and family move in with Patterson. doctor’s house to be fitted for Mrs Hoadley as a boarding house. District camp meeting begins June 19 at St Lawrence grove with Northwestern rail offering special rates. Huron attends territorial YPCS meeting at Redfield on the 26th with 60–70 societies sending delegates. Chas Koepp of Huron locates a wholesale cigar factory, betting Aberdeen is the Dakota business hub.
Feeling pressed and out of sorts, readers are urged to brace up with Electric Bitters. This tonic purports to purify blood, stimulate liver action, restore vitality, and build strength, offered at 50 cents a bottle at Durand's drug store.
An OCR damaged snippet promotes a cure for consumption claiming many have been permanently cured and offers two free bottles by sending address. It includes an author name Pet ies Stocom M D and a New York address, with scattered ad text about land sales and bargains in South Dakota.
Mortgage sale notice listing Albert J.C. Wright and Mary C. Wright as mortgagors Beadie County Beadie with Henry Young and H Austin Clark as mortgagees assignee William Darwin November 10 1883 recorded in Beadie County Deeds Office attorneys P Goughran and McMartin involved in moveable proceedings
The next annual meeting of the National Educational Association will be held in San Francisco from July 17 to 20. The Chicago and North Western Railway offers a special round trip ticket promotion for visitors, with sale dates June 4 through July 13 and return validity within ninety days of sale. Circlars with full details are available from Chicago and Northwestern Railway ticket agents.
Fragmentary text shows a figure called South Dakota linked to global leadership and civic totems with mentions of Huron, real estate offices, and sidewalk resolutions. The garbled items reference assignments, taxes, and district court terms amid urban development themes.
The notice invites applicants to appear at a board examining session for licentiates in pharmacy and related business matters. Those wishing to present or be examined must send a request and blanks will be sent by the secretary J. D. Krevome, Secretary Sages Dak May 14 1888.
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