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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1882
Page
3
Disjointed lines reference Fargo, Huron, De Smet, and local offices. Mentions electric light, bankers, engineers, and the Bank of Walling with freight and railway notes. Aims include construction plans, church meetings at Grace, and impending moves of officials amid several unnamed dates and places.
Gov Ordway arrived this evening and spoke to a large gathering at Parker Hall on territorial topics.
Church notice states the Lords Supper will be administered in Parker Hall after the morning service next Sunday. A lightning strike on the Signal Service office injured Sergeant Glenn but caused no serious harm. Rev A F Thompson and wife invite congregants and friends to a social at his residence Friday afternoon and evening May 12 followed by a ladies of the M E business meeting.
Members of James River Lodge No 821 L C OF express sincere thanks to the Huron Cornet Band for furnishing excellent music that contributed to the lodge’s late celebration. The act is gratefully remembered by the lodge. By order of Lodge. Ws A Revszan Recording Secy Huron May 1
The people of Huron approve a $10,000 schoolhouse request and express broad confidence in rational planning. Funds arrangements are being discussed on favorable terms, with plans in early talks and careful consideration before any adoption.
The Havuro business room received a convincing report that Mr. Wusthoff's pop works are in grand king order. A sparkling dozen were sent in by the proprietor and enjoyed by the business manager and printer force. The editor, though, is awkward with a bottle and earned only a sport bath. The boys praise the product as first class, pleasant and healthful. May he live long and prosper.
James Lovell of Sycamore Sr has announced plans to start a brick yard in Hurontte. He will mold and burn bricks on leased Harris Claim land using hand methods initially. He aims to optimize clay choice and production to meet strong demand for building material locally.
The Presbytery of Southern Dakota met in Volga at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Geo. Leclare retiring as moderator. Rev. J. B. Currens elected moderator. Rev. C. H. Purmort and Elder R. Alexander served as temporary clerks. Net membership gain over 200 in six months. strong temperance resolutions adopted. A committee will plan buildings for an educational institution under Presbytery control. Citizens of Huron to be consulted for action.
The Water Town News recounts a Huron hen laying an extraordinary egg in its office, measuring six feet four inches in length from floor to top, admired by staff. The tale invites readers to share egg stories and highlight Dakota's poultry productivity.
The article notes Huron may be invited to support a number one Methodist College and that Rev. Mr. Williams, in charge of Methodist work for the south half of Dakota, will visit soon to provide details. It expresses hope Huron will advocate for this new institution of learning.
An undefined moral critique followed by remarks on newspapers and spring sports. The Berks County treasurer is reported short $40,000, while Congress faces a call to expel Pennsylvania from the Union amid political tension.
Damaged text mentions Keller and Mitchell Capital and a capital survey urging readers to act. It references Snow oop, potatoes, and a store advertising low prices for Crockery and Ghee. The fragmentary nature limits clear events or dates.
Rev Hoyt preaches in Tracy this evening at request of Minnesota patron. Mrs J M Snedigar arrives and plans to stay. Businessmen Pierce and Sayles form land and law partnership in St Lawrence. Druggist Edward Keller of Gobbleville, Michigan, seeks Dakota locations. Local visitors include J J eot and J Slater from Iroquois. Haron residents welcome Miss Benson newly hired to lead Cavour school. Notables: Hon Geo W Bemiss and son Will tour town. W Guitean and Wm R Deish head to Huron.
The Methodist group outlines a major city church project aimed at a fine building with a sixty three foot bell tower. It will feature spaces for a Sunday school and other gatherings as part of the plan.
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