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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
8
A brief note describes making small hot biscuits just before meals using Royal Baking Powder. Serve with butter and honey marmalade or jam for a light dessert option. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. NEW YORK.
Huron records show visitors and travel through the week with residents and officials in town. The North Western announces a new timetable effective May 6 while civic notices include a Presbyterian social and a county Democratic primary call set for May 15.
The Chicago and North Western Railroad filed office plats in the U S land office at Pierre for two new towns west of the Missouri. One town sits in Lyman County on section 27 township 2 range 26 the other straddles sections 5 and 6 in township 3 range 29 near Leon in Stanley County. Grading is under way but wet weather slows progress. Trains may reach as far west as Midland by August 1 if plans proceed.
Mayor Cleaver reports a $1000 gift from M M Winter to Huron for Public Park purposes. The gift is conditional, usable if accepted within one year and placed in Standard Savings Bank until the city orders its use for park grounds. The donation aims to form a fund to acquire park land, though finding suitable grounds remains a challenge.
A inquiry is directed to A L Kiley at 637 Cal regarding stenography services. The message seeks a reliable writer skilled in shorthand and rapid transcription for unspecified duties.
Vendor offers one Tongueless Dive Pulverizer left for esse sale this spring. Call to view before release elsewhere. J. H. MineR
The route of the M. and St. L. rail line is altered again by right of way men and the division engineer. The plan shifts from a line near the county border to a westward path from Mellette toward Haven and then northwest to LeBeau. The Faulk county segment will run six to eight miles south of the Edmunds county line.
Bea die County Sunday schools assemble at Wolsey Presbyterian Church on Friday May 11 under the South Dakota Sunday School Association. Two or more delegates from each Sunday school should attend and send names to Rev. A. B. Shepherd Wolsey 8 D for arrangements. The program includes morning sessions on needs, personality, and prayer followed by afternoon talks on membership, temperance, teaching, and governance culminating in county association organization and officer elections. Evening services feature scripture, prayer, and a state association address by Rev. F. Leach.
The Board of County Commissioners in Huron SD met in special session on April 25 1906 with all members present. They approved a 500 bond for Geo W Brown and granted tax abatements for Redfield College on Lot 8 Block 1 Fisher Foster's Addition for 1903 1904 1905, and unanimously authorized a 300 earthquake relief appropriation. The commissioners also voted to donate their time and expenses for attending the meeting.
The Fargo State Fair association outlines a plan to beautify the grounds with flower beds near buildings along walks and driveways and to train sweet peas along fenes and the race track. July 23 to 28 marks the bloom period if weather permits and funds hold. Exhibits and premiums are published in the association's premium list, with entries via secretary C. E. Wilson.
A seller offers ten head of work horses and mules for sale. During the season they will keep one black Dereheron stallion and one of the largest Jacks in the state at their stables.
The high school declamatory contest at the Congregational church drew a large audience. Judges Prof Notestein Rev J P Anderson and Alva E Taylor praised all contestants. Willis Davis won first place with Rose Bick second, earning Davis a spot as Huron’s representative at Yankton in May.
Jno Stonehouse arrived in Tracy to take over as foreman. Mr Adams has served as foreman for three years and many friends in Huron fear that severing his connection with the North Western may mean shifting ties with Hu ton.
Compiled weather bureau data for May over 24 years at Huron South Dakota. Includes mean temperatures warmest month 1887 26 best recorded values 1892 coldest frost dates 1889 1892 and 1905 precipitation highs 6.44 inches and 2.277 inches in 24 hours wind southeast prevailing 12.6 mph latest frost dates and humidity averages with cloud days and sun counts. Also notes ad for houses for sale on Wort inirde Street.
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