Local Visitors Include J W Campbell and Rev W H Thrall
J W Campbell traveled to Chicago on Monday and Rev W H Thrall visited Sioux Falls on Monday. Levi Hook of Broad nd was also in the city Monday.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
10
J W Campbell traveled to Chicago on Monday and Rev W H Thrall visited Sioux Falls on Monday. Levi Hook of Broad nd was also in the city Monday.
A flood of dignitaries and officials pass through Huron including ex Congressmen, judges, governors and university leaders. They attend meetings, inspect properties, dine at Kent's and visit regional towns while plans unfold for town improvements and upcoming events.
Smith re elected grand master over Schlosser by a close vote. Simmons elected grand foreman. Lavin re elected grand recorder by a large majority. May 13 1903. Special to HURONITE.
Rev. J Brainard Thrall of Pepperell Massachusetts preached at the Sioux Falls Congregational church this Sunday. He is a brother of W H Thrall of Sioux Falls and may be called as permanent pastor if both church and candidate are satisfied after a trial period this month.
In St Paul Minnesota a two hour meeting between trainmen and conductors and General Manager Ward ended with the men withdrawing to study proposals not released publicly. A resumption of talks is planned later today and reports say the union is overwhelmingly in favor of striking unless demands are met. A general strike is widely anticipated.
In Justice Court under Judge Geddis on Monday, cases awarded to plaintiffs include Trevett Matris Abell versus E Miller for $40.75, Fosnough versus H D Alexander for $37.20, Tollerton Stetson Co versus George Van Ness for $20.45, Lowe versus Alexander for $23.40, Fosnough versus Alexander for $31.65, Reed Murdock Co. versus F W Davis for $61.66, Robins & Newton versus Davis for $56.33, and Davenport Soap Co. versus Davis for $21.55.
The Rand family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for loving assistance during the fatal illness of their beloved daughter.
John E. Ingle of Beadle county writes to the HuRONITE praising Alberta's Edmonton area after emigrating, recounting oats and wheat yields, potato prices, and local industry. He argues against J. M. Scott's criticisms and invites further discussion from readers, noting a thriving Strathcona scene and opportunities for settlers.
South Dakota Democratic national committeeman General Maris Taylor sold his Huron residence to Hol land Wheeler and plans to locate on the coast, possibly Everett Washington. A veteran of Yankton days, he served as surveyor general under Cleveland and held multiple public posts including public examiner and Aberdeen Building and Loan receiver before preparing to move.
A report says Harry R. Sanborn former Minnesota and Dakota division superintendent of the Chicago and North Western may become superintendent of government railways in the Philippines. Sanborn has been away from Huron and the report cannot be confirmed through him. He is regarded as a top western railroad manager and is close to Senator Tredge and Congressman Burke.
The High School 1903 graduating class comprises eleven students, four men and seven women. Members include Carl Mouser Carl Gibbs William Joy Elmer Lyman Josephine Talver Marion Blount Nellie Boughton Irene Waite Maggie McNerney Florence Tobin May Belle Thompson. May Belle Thompson is salutatorian with valedictorian yet to be announced. Exercises set for Daum's Opera House.
The Countess Ketchman Ophelia Pitkins chairs a vigilance committee report and Sophronia Long Puddyfoot leads the reception group with a report expected to amuse. Performances include Jemima Highflyer with songs and a hypnotism demonstration by Herr Prof. Dinklespeil to benefit the G A R Hall. tickets 25c, reserved 35c at Dunning's.
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