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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1887
Page
5
Fragmentary records describe travelers from Andover and Harlem to Huron, with mentions of Lacey from Oskaloosa and Igwa visiting Mr. L. H. Hole. The group planned a trip toward Devil's Lake and a San Diego connection noted for business comparisons.
Fragmentary note mentions wool growers and a decision date. details are unreadable and no clear event or entities can be extracted.
Commissioner Spaulding notes Am Ex changes and a planned iron bridge a year ago, 16 miles north of the city. McCune transfers to Fargo, C M Bell takes vacancy. Local draymen add a fourth double drift, and a druggist advertises 95 and 50 cent items.
Vavenan and Mutcuten list spring work including residences on 3d street for Charles Reed 28 by 44 two story stone foundation and cellar priced 1700 and on $d street for Ed Miller 28 by 31 frame two story stone foundation 1500 plus a porch for Gov Church residence. Decoration Day committee appointments by Mayor Rice with G A R and Woman's Relief Corps names and duties.
The Dakota game laws tighten enforcement delaying hunting of prairie chickens and grouse until September. Geese ducks brant snipe curlew and plover face seasonal closures with May 15 or September 1 bans. Violations carry penalties for carriers and shippers including deer and other game shipments. Public notices and unclaimed letters follow in weekly list.
Mr. Wm. McIntosh foreman of the C. N. W. Ry shops in Hurop has been granted a patent for an invention that moves the crossheads of an engine without steam. He has tested several models and uses one in the shops here with a worker remarking that it could not be developed.
A citizens committee unanimously supports Philips & Hobson building a tow mill in the city. Also reported are four races between H Brown of Aberdeen and C R Huntley of Huron at the fair grounds in Huron with purses of 200 dollars per side. Local notes include Mrs McNickel visiting family near town and a fire that destroyed Peter Greenfield's home while the family was away.
A brief 19th century style notice touts Chamberlain's Gheery and Diarrhea Remedy as a cure for sudden bowel complaints. The ad asserts fast stomach relief and dramatic efficacy, urging readers to try the remedy for severe stomach distress.
A 19th century ad promotes Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a remedy for weakness and lameness in mares and horses. It notes sale by J M Blount Jr and mentions a lost estray bay mare with leather halter near Carthage P D, associated with J J Southcott.
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