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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1888
Page
4
SHANWON & Lonestar, Proprietors, report in Chicago about the Dakota stance on the current boom. A wise man quote from R. G. Ingersoll guides readers toward evaluating success over any single candidate. Ben Harrison's son is in Chicago aiding the national mood as Dakota readers sense growing influence.
The Elkton Record leans toward Judge Gifford's renomination while praising Judge Campbell as possessing the right material for a delegate. The comment highlights Campbell's fit for a party delegation.
The Dakota region announces a broad Fourth of July celebration and vows a grand display. The Dakota News enters its sixth volume under Hon. Tom McConnell as clerk of the South Representatives, signaling civic pride and growth tied to statehood.
The article argues F Depew is a strong nomination pick and a potential ALY ally. It notes railroad influence would help in three doubtful eastern states and not hurt in the Pacific states. It suggests he could withstand losses in the northwest if carried.
The July Century previews Gettysburg reunions and prints a poem by an ex Confederate soldier titled The High Tide at Gettysburg. The piece notes Blaine supports Allison but warns the nomination is to win the election. At Chicago territorial delegates adopt a platform favoring statehood for Dakota, Montana, and Washington with home rule, and Dakota thanks Bailey for work as territorial representative.
The Mitchell Republican highlights an excellent report of the University commencement exercises. The piece critiques local critics who undervalue local papers for delivering such valuable service.
Col Ingersoll responds to a reporter about New York backing Chauncey Depew. He questions the Granger states and notes there is public tolerance for a railroad businessman in politics. He expresses trust in Depew’s business integrity and asks how the railroad would serve customers and disponents.
The article extols Senator William Allison as a calm, level headed leader with broad appeal in New York and across the nation. It compares him to great statesmen, highlights his financial acumen, integrity, and magnetism, and argues his nomination would unite party management for a strong presidential administration. It notes supporters in Iowa and the Chicago convention context and mentions other figures tied to the push.
A fragmented report notes a gathering in Chicago where groups assembled to discuss a broader coalition. Details are sparse but the event marks a notable collaboration among local organizations.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests a gallery item or purchase by Jadgi Jadgix with unclear details and potential references to a world or Haron. No clear event, date, or organization is established.
Judge Campbell writes a long letter defining the issue of statehood and states willingness to run for Congress on that platform alone. Campbell is his own platform and should be nominated.
The ten plucky Dakota delegates led by Mr Moody return home after the convention with an expected ovation. Good politics and sound judgment are praised as the trio of traits that secured the Dakota men this privilege and victory for their territory.
Enthusiastic Brule call for Gen. Hugh J. Campbell to be nominated as territorial delegate to succeed Gifford.BACK historians say he is able courageous and fit to expose Springer and his satellites in Washington.
A Dakota man from Huron told a Chicago paper this week that Dakota would never join the union except as two states and that no proposition would be accepted by the people. He warned the fall vote could doom the nation to a long wilderness journey unless the Huron Prophet proves correct. The Pioneer Press echoes the sentiment, supporting the prophet's view as preferable to political perdition.
Nearly 200 South Dakotans urge Hugh J Campbell to stand as a candidate for delegate to Congress at the Chicago convention. He will accept on a radical platform stressing manliness, legal acumen, early division and statehood for Dakota, and his record as a fearless fighter. Public opinion grows that he can fill Gifford’s seat acceptably amid recent events.
The United States land office in Hu Ron district lists land patents ready for delivery. Names include H Hiatt Mary M Hymond Alonzo Howell Jeanette M Hanson Miles Harnack Charlies Hastie Belle V Holmgren Mathias Hayman Maurice Hastings Wm D Holberton Wm Harris Jonathan Hudson Matilda W Hanson Peder H Howe Harry S Humphrey Jobe Harper James L Hire David T Hutchinson Lois Hall George T Harbert James A Hills Alma E Houser John Hart Joseph W Hard Chas A Hall Elwira Hamilton Simison H Henry James V Harlbut Eugene Henderson Wm H Hanson Lewis Hunley John J Hays Samuel C.
A long roster of individuals including Hatfield, Hassler, Holmes, Holman, Hemphill, Hagen, Hawes, Hallard, Hughes, Heimer, Herrickson, Hargrove, Herring, Howell, Hamrick, Herron, Hopkins, Innis, Isham, Johnson, Joslyn, Jones, Jacobsen, Jourdan, Jewett, Lakeway, Johnston, Judson, Jacobs, James, and others. The names are presented with various initials and identifiers, suggesting a compiled directory or notarized listing.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of South Dakota the matter of John J Burrows estate. By decree of January 21 1888 Judge James Jerens a public sale is set for July 7 at 2 pm at the courthouse door in Huron to transfer John J Burrows Block 10 Wolsey D T and other parcels. Auction terms include appurtenant rights and subject to assessments taxes and levies. Dated June 7 1888 Tuomas M Jerens clerk.
A fragment notes Ger loans the Home Farm Company money immediately and sends the recipient home rejoicing, indicating a quick cash advance or loan arrangement.
Sealed bids will be received by the county commissioners on the date of 1888 for the building of a bridge at James River. Bids will be furnished by C.8. Sprague, Esmond, Dakota, and by C.8. Fassert.
Mortgage sale notice records a deed from John Kreychie to Thomas Tyler dated July 10 1883 with Mrs Hf Smithe as assignee. It lists the property as the northwest quarter of section three in township range and meridian near Sioux City Dakota Territory and names Me Coughran and McMartin as attorneys.
Default on July 16 1383 mortgage by John J Burrows and D Burrows wife of Beadle Dakota to John W S Vrooman Bonga Coun Herkimer NY. Mortgage recorded Book 12 Beadle County with sale by advertisement. Amount due 476.70 including 400 principal and 76.70 interest plus attorney fees. Notice date February 25 appears from Kerr attorney for P.O Huron D T.
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