Auroniters Daily Briefs Include Births and Notices
A weekly update from De Sraet to Huron includes travel notes from Co P Sherwood and relays that Rev Father O Farrel visited with Father Desmond before departing for Bryant. Births are announced for Mr and Mrs Chas Bonesteel and Mr and Mrs Elmer Kelley. General health ads promote DeWitts Little Early Risers and Kodak Dyspepsia Cure. An Arlington Sun item notes Mrs R D Sweezy Jr visiting while Dan covers express messenger duties quarantined for small pox. J H Kimmel mourns the death of his sister Tena Friar in Rochester New York. A Darby family divorce filing follows an adultery arrest, with a 1890 marriage and two children cited, to be heard this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Sun
R. D. Sweezy, Jr
Huron
Dan
Messeger
Brookings
Redfield
J.H. Kimmell
Banker Routes a Robber
J. R. Garrison, cashier of the bank of Thornville Ohio, credits Dr New Discovery for Consumption with curing his severe lung trouble and cold. He states it is the best medicine he ever used and keeps a bottle on hand. Trial bottles are free at Holland Wheeler's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garrison
Bank of
Thornville
Ohio
Holland Wheeler
Smallpox Quarantine Placed at Ward Hotel in Aberdeen
Aberdeen imposes a strict quarantine at the Ward Hotel after two smallpox cases, Mrs. Paulhamus and traveling salesman W. W. Boyer. Guards are stationed at all entrances, and the city council authorized the county board to act as the city health board. A pest house site was selected as officials prepare for further wartime disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
County Board of Health
Ward
Paulhamus
W. W. Boyer
Boyer
Ashton
Aberdeen Health
Huron Board
Fiendish Attack On C. F. Collier At Cherokee
C. F. Collier of Cherokee Iowa suffered a severe kidney and back injury from an assault. He credits Electric Bitters with a remarkable recovery, saying it cured his backache and kidney trouble and boosted his health. Available for 50 cents at Holland Keeler's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
Iowa
Holland Keeler’s
Defense Not a Defense at Pierre
Debate over Huron interests stirs in Pierre as observers suggest committee clerks or visitors may have looked after regional concerns. The speaker contends Stewart controlled the legislature and used that influence to connect with Pierre.
Huron Exposes Tactics In Capitol Caucus
Pierre March 7 A. W. Wilmarth describes missing an invite to a caucus where Mitchell led with 24 votes and Huron, Pierre’s rival, faded on ballots. He argues the caucus would have harmed Huron’s precedence as Pierre’s strongest rival and prevented a capital bill this year. He blames organized opposition tied to the “machine.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Mr. Pyle
Mr. Vance
C. M. Wilson
John McDonald
E. M. Thomas
Bras
Friends
Senate
Pierre
Stewart
House
Charley Burke
A W. Wilmarth
He Fooled the Surgeons With Arnica Salve Cure
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson suffered 18 months with a rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve, hailed as the best pile cure, sold at 25 cents a box by Holland Wheeler's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Bucklen
Holland Wheeler
Rough March Forecast Enhances Weather and Earth Currents
A weather forecast predicts a rough March with a northwest blizzard around the 8th followed by a storm period from the 9th to the 13th. The observer notes a yearly crisis in earth’s electrical currents with auroras and related anomalies likely, peaking near the 11th, though not guaranteed, and advises cross checks of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Vernal Astral Influences Portend Stormy March
The article links a vernal equinox and planetary periods to expected storms and disturbances in March. It notes Jupiter and Mercury alignments around the 16th and 8th to 24th, with Venus activity in April affecting the crisis period. It ends with an ad praising One Minute Cough Cure by local sellers for coughs and throat ailments.
Legislative routine holds first reading of apportionment bill
Pierre March 6 lawmakers spent the day on apportionment bills. The senate accused the majority of bias while defending fairness. The measure calls for 44 senators and 99 representatives and changes election timing for judges and county commissioners to end off year elections after the next judicial vote. The liquor license bill faces new questions after conference scrutiny. DeWitt’s Early Risers are praised as liver and bone aids while local notices invite Memorial day participation by Marshall visitors. A new bridge guard-rail law compels immediate action by county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Senate
Martin
Stewart
House
Supreme
Circuit Court
Goddard
Sully
Brown County
What's Your Face Worth Fortunes and Liver Trouble Ad
An old style ad claims sallow complexions and liver trouble dull your face but Dr Kings New Life Pills promise clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion. Available for 25c at Holland Wheeler's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings New Life
Holland Wheeler’s
Advertised Letter List Huron Week Ending Feb 9
Beach Harry A Barns Mrs J Delvaux D D N Coorer Postmaster Prof Ivison Lonaconing Md suffered neuralgia of the stomach and indigestion for thirteen years after doctors failed they fed him morphine A friend advised Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and after a few bottles he says it cured him It digests what you eat Sold by P H Dunning A J Bick Co and Helland Wheeler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Ivison
Lonaconing
P. H. Dunning
A. J Bick & Co
Helland Wheeler
Huron Visit Highlights from Friday’s Dally
Hutchinson returned from Pierre and cattle broker Geo March also came from Pierre. Capt C S Fassett and Geo A Poe of Hitchcock visited Huron on Thursday. Beadle county gains fish and game warden J B Coomer appointed by the governor. Chas Issenhuth and wife Alpena visitors withGeo Issenhuth after an east trip. DeSmet News notes Huron Dramatic Club negotiating with Manager Couse for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
C. S. Fassett
Geo. A. Poe
Hitchcock
Huron
J. B. Coomer
Beadle County
Chas. Issenhuth
Alpena
Geo Issenhuth
DeSmet
The
Huron Dramatic Club
Couse
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement asserts anger causes unease and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla fully cures rheumatism. It cites a user in Athens reporting past pain, claiming renewed ease after use and urging buyers to choose Hood's Sarsaparilla only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Tris
Fannie L. Derricotie
Athens
Masons to Acquire Corner Property on Da kota and Fourth
A near final deal transferring vacant land on the northwest corner of Da kota avenue and Fourth street to the Masonic lodge of this city promises a prominent brick corner building this season. The purchase reflects growing faith in the current land boom of 1901 and strengthens the city’s business district.
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Dakota Avenue
Fourth Street
Masonic Lodge
Lodge
Masons
Why It Was Not Favored in Capital Fight
Special correspondence from Pierre in the Minneapolis Tribune reports Rep Wilmarth of Huron denying any personal barter with Pierre. He says the deal before session was to avoid pushing the capital question this year and focus Beadle County on the Ninth circuit and the Huron military camp. He claims he informed Pierre supporters he would not precipitate the capital battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Minneapolis
Wilmarth
Huron
Beadle County
Ninth Circuit
Minneapolis Tribune
Judiciary Committee
Hwronite
Mitchell
Sioux Falls College Concert Impresses Baptist Church Audience
The Sioux Falls College Concert Company performed at the Baptist church on Wednesday night to an appreciative audience. Violinist and soloist W. W. Norton ranked among the front performers while Ira Hamilton’s piano pieces drew strong applause. The hour long program ended with a demand for more, and a royal reception awaits them again in Huron.
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Sioux Falls College
Baptist Church
W. W. Norton
Ira Hamilton
Huron
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Offered By Local Firms
Local merchants advertise the genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a sure cure for piles sores and skin diseases. Available from A. J. Bick & Co P. H. Dunning and Holland Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
A. J. Bick & Co
P. H. Dunning
Holland Wheeler
Immigrant Shipment and Property Deeds Noted
Seven cars of household goods and farm machinery and one coach of migrants arrived over the North Western at Watertown from Iowa. Goods were distributed to Watertown Great Northern South Shore Kampeska and Henry while Watertown goods came from LaPaul and others from Farnhamville. In Yankton last week nineteen warranty deeds and nine special and quit claims were recorded totaling from $750 to $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Watertown
Iowa
Great Northern
South Shore
Kampeska
Henry
LaPaul
Farnhanville
Yankton
Cooper to Canton as public examiner after Taylor
H N Cooper of Canton, newly qualified as public examiner by governor, arrives in Huron to move the office from Maris Taylor. Cooper, a twenty year Canton resident, formerly city clerk mayor and county auditor, noted as reliable and Republican. The piece also praises Taylor’s thirty-year service and laments GOP struggles to maintain supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Cooper
Canton
Huron
Maris Taylor
Cooper
Lincoln County
Smallpox Quarantine Tightens at Aberdeen and Redfield
Aberdeen reports only two smallpox cases confined to a quarantined Ward hotel while the old Samaritan hospital is prepared as a pest house. The board of education mandates vaccination proof for all public school pupils with March 8 enforcement. A traveling man linked to the outbreak returned with health certificates. During Redfield quarantine, a postmaster burned Press copies, prompting a protest over fumigation and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Ward
Samaritan
Board of Education
C. F. Carlson
Huron
St. Paul
Redfield
Spink County
Mrs Beebe guest of sister in city
Mrs. Agnes Beebe is in the city as a guest of her sister Mrs. John Long. Representative Wilmarth and Attorney General Pyle traveled from Pierre on the special. Sanford Dodge and wife were pleasant callers at the Huronite office Saturday. The company will return to Huron and present Damon and Pythias on the evening of March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Patterson
Marshall
Minn
Patterson
Agnes Beebe
City
John Long
Wilmarth
Pyle
Pierre
Sanford Dodge
Lady
Huron
Damon and
Pythias
Codification Bill Becomes a Law
The article notes the passage of a codification bill into law after lengthy debate. It mentions the defeat of the Oike inspection proposal and describes the closing hours of legislative session as routine, with emphasis on standard parliamentary procedures.
South Dakota Legislature Sees Key Bills End in Conference
In Pierre on March 8 the morning session pushed 26 senate bills and 16 house bills toward final action. The oil inspection and apportionment bills stalled in conference, while codification progressed. Gov Herried replaced Oil Inspector Meyer with Emil Branch and vetoed a tuition free pupil appointment bill as political and merit concerns.
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Pierre
House
Senate
Meyer
Aberdeen
Emil Branch
Hurley
Sheriff Returns Lake to Minnesota After Extradition Hold
D. E. Lake arrested for an assault in West Concord Minnesota on January 22 was captured and held pending extradition papers. Sheriff Kerr released him to Minnesota authorities and Sheriff Joel Tucker of Dodge County took charge of the prisoner Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Lake
West Concord
Minn
Kerr
Minnesota
Joel Tucker
Dodge County
March and the Lion Hood’s Sarsaparilla Adverts
March and the Lion saying is used to urge Hood’s Sarsaparilla as spring blood purifying medicine. The copy claims Hood’s will purify enrich and vitalize blood and prevent boils pimples and eruptions during spring and summer.
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Hood
Resolutions for Brother Zachariah McCullough
Sister Kirby lodge No. 46 D of H mourns Zachariah McCullough who died February 23. The lodge drapes its charter for thirty days and sends resolutions to the Workman and to the deceased’s family with sympathy. Signed by T. J. Harvey and Mrs. Sadie Fowler and Mrs. Annie Niestead.
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Kirby Lodge No
Zachariah McCullough
South Dakota
Heath
T. J. Harvey
Sadie FowLer
Annie Niestead
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Auroniters
John T. Breen
Father O’farrel
Father Desmond
Bryant
Grippe
A. J. Bick
Grand Lodge of the State
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Lavin
Ward Hotel
Eorror
Supreme Court
Niobe
Huron Post Office
Hutchinson
Geo. K. March
Old Alliance
Sioux Falls Concert Company
the Baptist Church
Immigration Notes
Sheriff
Lake
March and the Lion
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