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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
7
The April period at Huron Station recorded the coldest month in 28 years except for one, with an average temperature of 37 in 1907 and 39 in 1909, far below the 28‑year mean of 45.0. Precipitation was only 0.25 inches, well under the 2.48 inch average, marking a notably cold and dry April with expectations for a warm, wet May.
Minority stockholders pursed an Alaska mining claims sale dispute against a Chicago buyer after a $30 000 purchase of 1 250 001 shares. Judge Taylor previously dismissed the suit citing insufficient ground, while amended complaints seek reinstatement. Incorporation in South Dakota and claimed Alaska mining value reach 10 000 000 with contention shares undervalued at 1. The case mirrors disputes over valuation and proper consideration.
J E Baker and wife departed Huron on Saturday for Iowa Falls Iowa to make their home there or anew He came to Huron in 1880 started the town s first jewelry store and later moved to Iowa Falls where sons Fred and Walling continued business He is a Civil War veteran and a respected member of the Grand Army post in Huron
Mrs A Alley of Beals Maine endorses Dr King's New Discovery after ten bottles gave relief in coughs colds and lung troubles. She credits quick relief and wide relief in bronchitis asthma hemorrhage grippe and sore throat. Sold 50c and 1 with final bottle free guaranteed by H Wheeler.
An article endorses the New Perfection Wick Blue Flame Oil Cook Stove and the Rayo Lamp as essential home conveniences. It highlights quick, cooler cooking, single-oil operation, cabinet-top design, built in shelves and towel racks, and year round use. Emphasizes safety, simplicity, and fuel savings for the devotee of kitchen comfort.
An old mixed advertisement and notices piece promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Mrs. Clarissa Sontag of Huron Dakota. It claims kidney health prevents illness and urges purchase from A. J. Bick's drug store with Foster-Miburn Co. as sole US agents. The text also includes a poem and a brief local note about Mrs. Geo. Mahaffy visiting Huron on Tuesday.
The fifth annual convention of the South Dakota Traveling Men's Association will meet in Yankton June 18 and 19, with large Huron turnout. Turon delegates press Turon as a future host, Deadwood may bid for 1911, and the Commercial Club will discuss plans Thursday night along with baseball games and other attractions.
Mrs Sarah T Rover will teach a four week cooking course from May 24 to June 19 to raise funds for Huron town beautification. She earns 200 weekly elsewhere but will conduct here under contract, with sixteen lessons held Mon Wed Fri and Sat afternoons. Tickets at five dollars for the four weeks, interchangeable within families, with class location to be announced. Executive Committee Ladies College Association. Wanted I would like to save work on farm by the month preferred. Can furnish good references if necessary I. D. Loren Dakota House.
Opinion swirls around a potential visit by Donald Robertson and his company of players to Grand Opera House Huron. Chicago directors honor his drama service with thirty nights at the Art Institute, and local subscribers are invited to support a landmark May 10 engagement with stars like William Owen and Alice Johns.
John Deye of Gladwin Michigan suffered a 12 year running ulcer and paid doctors more than $400 with no relief. Buckten's Arnica Salve reportedly healed the ulcer and cured fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and other skin troubles. 25 cents at H Wheeler’s.
A fire Monday afternoon destroyed the livery barn owned by Frank Gans on Third Street and used by E. E. Wilson. The alarm at 3 40 pm prompted a quick response. within 20 minutes the blaze was controlled though the structure was almost completely ruined. Gans evacuated all horses and most vehicles before its loss. origin remains unknown.
In Pierre on May 1 the supreme court, in an opinion by Haney, refuses to take original jurisdiction in the dispute between the city of Huron and Dakota Central Telephone Company. It sends the case to the circuit court for relief, ruling the issues lack sufficient public import for original action.
Last night the Bijou had a full lobby and a sold out house as Lebohl and Le bohl, Sam Rowley, Bernara and Orth, and Arthur H. Kirk united for a diverse program. The feature is A Drunkard's Reformation, a 1200 foot film, while the act lineup promises strong laughs and music.
Philip Lawrence went to Pierre on Tuesday to conduct business. He arrived for meetings with local officials and merchants to handle a routine transaction.
A promotional flyer promises a free at home cure for nervous debility and lack of vigor. It claims a physician designed a quick acting remedy and invites readers to send their name to Dr A E Robinson in Detroit, Michigan, to receive a plain sealed envelope with the recipe free of charge.
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