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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1887
Page
5
The witness underwent a searching cross examination detailing direct testimony about the murder. He described conversations with Arensdorf and sightings of the offender, asserting Helen or John Arensdorf as the murderer and vowing to reveal full truth despite the fiery trial. The examination paused as the court adjourned until tomorrow morning.
Gov Church designates May fifth as Arbor Day for the Dakota Territory and urges tree planting and beautification of public and private spaces. The proclamation, dated March 26, 1887, was issued in Bismarck by Louis K Curren and M L McCormack. The remainder notes praise for Huron Fire Department and plans a fundraising dance on April 11 to support travel to Mitchell and Pierre contests.
The Pioneer Press notes Governor Chiph suggests appropriations for deficiencies contribute to totals. He says the deficiencies stretch into the thousands, and the legislature faces large, possibly enormous, appropriations as they prepare to address the issue with candor.
William Sackett, former county commissioner, was arrested on charges linked to an alleged incident involving the eight year old daughter of James Sackett, an engineer at Homestake. Reported details are unclear but informants describe strong public outrage and talk of lynching. Sackett denies the allegations, claiming to be a victim.
Fred Sterling of Huron attended a Wednesday evening social in the town, circulating among friends, with emphasis on male companionship during the lively event.
Strange Blunt Nonpariel from Highmoré faced strong backing from allies for the attorney general post but was outpaced in the contest. The scene reflects political friction and the crowded field for the high office.
A historic city ballot lists positions for Clerk Police Justice Treasurer Assessor and Aldermen with names J RICE ALVA E TAYLOR Jiss M THOMAS EDWIN H GRANT 8 W ROBERTS J P NOLAN J A KEMP and H A MAXFIELD. It outlines residency voting rules and penalties for unlawful voting under Section 5 including fines and possible imprisonment.
Col Worden’s visit to Huron spurred U S Grant Camp Sons of Veterans with an energetic gathering at the G A R hall on Tuesday night. Officers installed include J B Wood captain F S Jones 1st lieutenant H I Russell 2d lieutenant John Wright A W Cheney J E O Neal camp council and appointments set: A W Cheney first sergeant Albert Preston quartermaster Ed W Goodner color sergeant F S Webb sergeant of the guard Bert Elson camp guard Willie Walton. The group aims to maintain interest and excellence.
List of letters remaining unclaimed for week ending March 26 1887 at the Huron Dakota post office. Names include Beadle John H Baldwin C H Craig Mr J A Coldwater Elia Eyre John H Hollie Johnson Anton Johnson Meyritt King John King Mrs Pistenby Nixon W G Putnam E J Rhodes H S Roscow Mr sy Mrs Mra V E Vines Mr A Blord Emma and others. Callers urged to say advertised and provide publication date. Gro J Love P M.
The high school divides into three grades for rhetoric with leaders chosen for the term. In the first grade Hattie Grant Edgar Shank and Carrie Miller head the group and first exercises start Friday afternoon next week. The grammar school has two grades with Winnie Barnes Dollie Addington Eva Ellsworth and Willie Alexander named as leaders and treasurers.
The Alliance Bail tapas calor te Hail Association organized on the mutual plan. Applications for membership will be made to the secretary S. D. Cooley of Milbank.
The article lists leaders and participants across three divisions including Florence Ramer Sara Tolmie Ida e Sadie Cawood Anna Davis Jo Hotaling Sanford Schuyler Rig Townsend Hattie Grant and others. It names Mary Sievert Clarence Bowe Harry Elliott Carrie Jones Cora Wood Clara Abell Gér tie Richards Marion Russell Nellie Botsford Irving Russell Ella Liz Ruth Zoll Grant Fowler Edg Shank and a third division featuring May Ingham Milton Alford Nellie Gowen Nellie Foller Kenneth Mackenzie Joseph Z Frank Davis Fannie Alexander Lala Barnes Edna Stonebraker Belle King May Dickinson and Gertie Pra Clara Cressey Carrie Miller.
A church speaker at a Jamtown banquet to the Grand Army misquoted a Bible verse, debating Mark and Luke with a couple before admitting he mixed up the speaker’s name. The exchange highlighted a humorous moment of mistaken attribution during the event.
The text notes fickle trade and merchants’ caution as a dry grass fire risk grows around the city. It mentions three fire origins from different directions and the danger that would arise if a breeze activates more flames tonight.
Reading maketh a full man. Send one dollar for sixteen numbers of the Waverly Magazine and drive away the blues. Single copies ten cents. Address Waverley box 172 Boston Mass. Advertisers supplied by J News Company 14 Franklin St or Newland Company 14 Franklin St Mass.
Mr A. Vanderberg has leased the Windsor house and taken possession on Saturday night. He has been proprietor of the New Pacific Hotel for about three years, an experience that has fitted him to manage Peck Italy.
Fragmented text mentions potatoes and a possible legal or warrant context. It references a person or initials and a date like 4 bec or 4d, with unclear phrases about breaking and warrant status. The readable items are sparse and uncertain in meaning.
A busy social week fills Kent House with dance guests and civic figures. The Presbyterian church hosts the marriage of E C Patterson and Grace Dickinson with a reception, while other parties at the Grand and Masonic events showcase local society, charity fairs, and planned biweekly gatherings.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Patterson hosted a Tuesday marriage reception listing gifts including forks, knives, spoons, a batter knife, and other silverware. The couple, Dr. and Mrs. Al J. Silver, were among those noted, with additional attendees Mosea Spoo and Hines. May
A fragmented advert shows a farm auction in Beadle county near Huron with a valued property description including orchard, abundant fruit, a granite house, granary and stable, a good well and shade trees. The listing notes 110, F 61, and sec 35, cash price 1500 dollars, with offers due by May 1st, 1897. Names include W F 493 Hoon De Dak. and Mrs. W. L. King and Jaine Lucas among others.
Advertisement lists a farm for rent in the south part of Hindoray four miles from the post office with plow land. Inquiries directed to Alma Doiba, Huron, Dakota. Seed grain offered includes White Italian seed wheat Sea Island red wheat White Scotch five rowed ley White Russian and common white seed oats from Foster & Dreacson southeast of town.
Notice states A Dunning and James H Pearson dissolve their partnership and retire from the firm on Third Street in Dakota. March 29 date appears with signatures and references to business lock on premises.
An aged advertisement fragment touts Mrs Winslow’s soothing remedy for teething pain. It claims to quiet sleep, relieve pain, ease wind, regulate bowels and reduce gum discomfort for babies, priced at five cents per bottle.
N. H. Merritt relocates his estate office two doors from the old location, signaling a move within the same block. Details on new suite and opening timing were not provided in the readable text.
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