Local notes include city politics and a fire insurer report
The issue lists city election upcoming with an alderman nomination and a mass convention at Parker Hall. It notes Postmaster General Howe's death in Kenosha and obituary for Wisconsin statesman Timothy Q Howe. Also mentions Huron Fire and Marine Insurance inaugurating incorporators and Silver Spring Georgia as a large spring with a Native legend attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genergl Howe
Kenosha
Timothy
Howe
Wisconsin
Parker Hall
Silver Spring
Georgia
Oklawaha
Chulloetah
Wenonah
Planting Trees Boosts Prairie Town Charm and Value
The article urges rapid tree planting to raise property values and appeal in open prairie streets. Trees provide shade in summer, wind protection in winter, attract rainfall, and offer homes for birds, enhancing the town’s beauty and livability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Haron Opposes Redfield as Huron Responds to Flings
The Redfield Journal rebuts a local criticism chapter as unfounded, defending Huron's progress and denying hostility toward Redfield and other Dakota towns. Editors call journalism that sows town enmity debased and affirm Huron's support for regional prosperity along the Northwest road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haron
Redfield
Redfield Journal
Huron
Bro. Miles
I Journal
Red,field
Dakota
Aberdeen
Pierré
Mitchell
Northwest
Literary Society notes and town growth in Dakota
The Kingsbury Ledger reports on a growing Dakota town with immigrant arrivals, a pending Masonic lodge, and a lively literary society. Reader A L Carlton from Milwaukee shared Father Phylls tales, while the group laments a lost constitution and praises calm entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury
A. L. Carlton
Milwaukee
Father Phylls
East
Dikota
New York
John Kimmel
John
Perry Lawton
Perry
Dakota Land
Madge Mann
Will Humphry
FASTER How it was Celebrated Knights Templar Service
The article details Knights Templar Easter services in Huron with multiple church activities. It notes favorable attendance on a previous day, the north wind and snow storm, various sermons by local pastors, floral displays, and a first time Knights Templar ceremony in the region. The 3:30 pm procession from Masonic Hall to the Presbyterian church impressed attendees, and Rev J B Seymour gave the prelate’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Knights Templar
Baptist Church
E. T. Cressey
J. B. Pomeroy
Dr. Hoyt
Hpscopel Church
Jornamiente “dl
Thes Éhdir
Masonic Hall
Presbyterian Church
J. B. 8Ymour
Union Mission Sunday School
Rene
Monkey tales and tricks across eras and empires
An old passage notes monkeys in folklore and travel tales, recounting imitative feats, a misfired plan to obtain 200 varieties from Rio Janeiro, and a Turkic tale about a man saving scarce earnings to buy red woven caps for turbans, all reflecting the animal’s reputed cleverness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Janiero
P ‘Bly
Turkey
Africa
Monkeys in Show Trick with Fake Vaccination
The text describes a cunning French baboon mimicking vaccination of another monkey to entertain. It notes a belief that monkeys resemble humans and mentions their fear of darkness. Showmen use a lighted candle to quiet them during performances, with monkeys seeming to reflect on light.
Fire proof building uses cotton and paper in new materials
A historical report notes cotton and paper being used in fire proof building tech. Compressed cotton and cellulose fibers replace bricks and wood in walls, doors, and frames. Papier mache and papier mache products gain industrial role while cotton becomes a key building ingredient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
A Mathematical Detective Solves Yale Campus Shooting
An unnamed professor of mathematics describes using bullet trajectory to identify a firing point at Yale. He measured room breadth, bullet path, and distance from his house to West Divinity Hall to backtrack the shooter. A suspect denied involvement before admitting guilt after the professor presented his proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Santiago
Barbour
College Tor
West Divinitee
West Divinity Bailing
Reys Acrosd
Territorial notes and town plans across the region
A burst of scattered items reports Bathgate and Pembina firms, Fargo mail delivery after July, a greyhound fox hunting trend at DeSmet, Jamestown trade board inquiries, Fargo sewer bonds of 50000 at par, Aberdeen to launch a daily paper, and Hastings and Dakota rail expansion reaching Aberdeen with 300 passengers. A lingering epidemic affects Indiana ponies in Missouri country.
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Fargo
DeSmet
Jamestown Board of Trade
Bismarck
Aberdeen
Drake
Wheeler
Charles II County
Missouri
Hastings
Dakota Road
Col. Grosve
Grand Fai
Dell
Thomas
Bishop Simpson Preaches Charitable Sermon at Langastown
In Langas, a Bishop Simpson preached at a local Methodist church after being mistaken for a mere preacher. The homily on charity drew strong congregation reaction and highlighted the bishop’s simple, home-crowd identification as they learned his true status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Uetaie
Philadelphia
Langas
Duke Street
Carpe McCleery
Simpson
Meek
du Street Methodist Ep
Himas
BP Simpson
Piburg
Pricher
Bishop Simpson
Silson
Harrisburg
Postmaster General Confronted Over Waiting Question
A Postoffice head reprimands a cler k for reading the paper while a member of the public waits for a simple answer. The clerk refuses to identify himself, declaring he is not the questioner’s business. The exchange ends with the visitor noting public duty and seeking timely service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Dément
Territory of Dakota auditor certifies copy of financials
Auditor of the Territory of Dakota issues a diesel copy of a financial statement showing total assets and liabilities with amounts including 57 000.00 10 000.00 600 000.00 and 6667 394.40. The document bears the auditor's signature and official seal dated February 14, 1883, stating the original is on file.
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Territory OF
Dakota
Dice
Setiicn
Beninenet
Adot
Llative Assembly
Imsuranes Panies
EREAS
Cnenmeahien
I. L M. Purdy
Fred M. Wilcox
Huron
Pn Story
Territory of Data
Tate
Land Office Notice of Final Claim Adjudication
Land Office notice from Higros B p.T. indicates a settler filed no intention to make final proof and that final proof will be made before the receiver 7poR oS ae viz John pd. vera 19.049. It lists witnesses to prove continuous residence: Shia iz Charlies Johnseon M. B. athero Senmbiee George Issenhuth of Hendle Co and relates attorney references Bt Clair & O'Conxier.
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Higros
P.t. Ae
John Pd
Vera
Shiaiz
Charlies
Johnseon
Huron
BP. T
United States
P. T
Ellen Watterson Eunec
Stitchell
Witnes
A. F. Pay
Iy Flillock
Robert Hillock
D.'s
Gor. Armsister
John Kennedy Tehd
le. M. West
Atty
Horton
D. C
Alexander Campbell
R D. Hodges
Throyd George Booth
William W Tiers
Journey
Register
D. T
United States Land Office
Dakota
Thomas Coddington Jr
Mitchell
Ekefét
John Bath
Doyle
Lizzie McDonnell
2. T
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United States Aid Office
Carleton C. McEwen
Iliam’ ‘Atterson
George Ba
Rober Hislock
William H. Boothroyd
Rothe
Dakota Territory
Ee ‘Lampe
John Connell
Nth v
M. Connell
Cavour
Ay T. Tell
G. B. Armstrong
Harpo
Ean Kota
Oeorris
J. Canningham
Adam McConnell
John F
Wf. Holtom
George H
Stevens
B. Armstrorg
Heedik Vooltrath
Mays
Hua
Warren
Sec
Sree
Sai Land
Jacob Furkas
Charles Slack
Ed Dean
Georan Huntington
Araust
Hijrén
Fibak
Ana
Beister
Whee Hansen
Hell
T. Ee
F. W. Hopkins
R. A. North
Worth
John” Wetter
Beadley
B. Armstrong
Huntington
The Shaking of Life Brings Large to the Fore
A reflective view on natural order argues that when a mixture is shaken the small items settle downward while the larger rise. The text frames this as an unavoidable rule of life and notes the larger are not to blame while the smaller should not complain.
Quips and Quirks From a Busy News Page
A collage of humorous exchanges and scenes: remarks from a Boston script, a tramp asking for bread at a railroad celebration, a governess and child about daily bread, a four year old on a hobby horse lightening the mood, a proposal scene with Miranda, and a note on a recent divorce trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Age
Iille
Miranda
John
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Husenrre
Taschés
Augustine Davis
Huron Fire and Marine Insure Company, of
E. W. Foster
A. B. Melville
John Cainah
B. Jeffris
L. W. Hazen
Henry Widener
Grand Forks
Bathgate
Pembina Eound
Public
Total Assets
M. Purpy
L. M. Purpy
British American Assurance Company
Toronto
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Vohh Morrison
Silas P
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Merivan Ae Company
Canada
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Berg
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M. Purdy
Beadleouty
Seaeeadowe
Onateagens
Lewes
Tthe Co
M. Pu Terri 1 Auditor
Territory OF Dakota
Dominion of Canada
CM. Wilson
Beadle County
L. M. Pury
D.T
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U. S. Land
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Apri
Tees
Robert H Aflen
Sec Olend
Lafayette Aberlain
Charles de
Robert Milne Andilliam B. Messinger
W. B. Ingersoll
Ik. Hannay
Mt. West
Hluron
John Coley
Ed Moloney
John Kane
Hutot
Gok Arist
Cadwell Smith
Hot
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Hereford
Cotswold
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Wixt Co
Bercurr
Aomle
Chicago
United 87
Illinois
Centern
Iowa
Wisco
Michi
Minnesota
Iota
Manitoba
Iral
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Tah
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Califoria
Oregon
Washington- Countury
British, Columbia
Japa
Sandwich Islands
Australia
Michigan
Union
Junction
Vial Points
Weet
Forest
Ghicao
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Council Bluffs
ST. Pats
Minneapolis
West
North
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Genucall
Marvin Hughitt
Ant 2d
Mavazer
H. Stennett
Pass
Aes
I. N. Touchy
Uty
Fe Grain
W. D. Percival
Attorney AT Law
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Land & Legal Blanks
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the Breeders’ Journal
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Thurlow Weed
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Christoph
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