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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1895
Page
3
D L Shields of Aberdeen, W H Lane of Miller, W V Monroe of Redfield and others stopped in Huron. News notes cover births, travels, resignations, lectures, sales, and local society events with multiple named residents and nearby towns.
The sixth anniversary of the Ep worth League was observed Sunday evening at the Methodist church with songs recitations instrumental solos and papers on progress and finances. The crowded church enjoyed each part including opening hymn audience reading and various student performances.
Sioux Falls superintendent Prof. A. M. Rowe will appear before the grand jury and seek charges of criminal libel against Mark D. Scott of the Sioux Falls Journal. The Journal had alleged Rowe offered money to a school board member for support at last week’s re election meeting.
Hon M F Greeley of Gary a top sheep man and leader in the South Dakota Wool Growers Association says the June 11 and 12 Mitchell gathering will be highly interesting. Prominent attendees include Congressman Pickler Mortimer Levering and Prof Thomas Shaw with many other experienced sheep men expected to attend. The large wool growers delegation is anticipated as the 1896 season nears and enthusiasm rises.
Mort Barker formerly lived in Huron and worked at the Huronite office. The Union Signal notes the death of Mrs Helen M Barker, wife and mother of the National treasurer, last Tuesday. Her funeral was held Sunday May 5 at Englewood, Ill. The Huronite and its readers extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs Hoenhouse suffered severe injuries when a step ladder slipped while she cleaned windows on the roof of the Myers block Friday evening. She dislocated her left shoulder and collar bone, broke a shoulder bone and two ribs, and sustained cuts and bruises. Dr Foxton rendered aid and she was said to be resting comfortably at her home in the northwest part of the city.
A burglary occurred Sunday night at the Chicago and North-Western railway freight depot. Entry was gained by prying a window. The cash drawer contained no money and only a few oranges were found in the wareroom. Officials suspect suspects and may make arrests soon.
An ad notes the shift from old time herbs and draughts to the popular liquid laxative Syrup of Figs. It urges buyers to ensure authenticity by purchasing the California Fig Syrup Co. product, and states it is sold by all leading druggists.
Workers at Wheeling Iron and Riverside Iron and Steel in Benwood West Virginia refuse a 10 percent wage advance. They demand 20 percent more to match 1892 standards and threaten a walkout on Monday. The mills employ about 4,000 men.
Cincinnati reports 60 carriage firms held a lengthy meeting revealing widespread overtime and labor shortages. Payrolls rose 20 to 35 percent from last year as factories push to meet demand.
Eau Claire Street Railway Light and Power company placed in receivership by Judge Jenkins after suit by Atlantic Trust Company of New York holding $400,000 in bonds. George B. Wheeler named receiver.
Faribault Minnesota May 13. Goods stolen from Captain James Hunter's residence last March were found in a Scales family home by a search warrant. Two Scales men are under arrest and a third is to be arrested soon.
President Cairnes of the miners in Pittsspurg Pa said Thursday he would likely call out all miners in the Pittsburg district within a week. He included all mines now paying the union price.
The 17th annual session of the Minnesota Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star gathers at the Masonic Temple in Minneapolis with over 200 delegates from 96 chapters statewide in attendance.
Milwaukees May 11 A group of striking tanners gathered near the Trostel and Sons tannery to urge workers to quit. About 30 men left then returned within an hour.
Sheboygan Wisconsin May 11 prospects suggest the strike will end soon as sewermen and some chair workers return to work. Leaders remain stubborn and could cause trouble if protests resume.
The text sold Utah as the future state with 200000 residents and rich agricultural and mineral resources. It praised a temperate healthful climate, hot springs, and framed Utah as a large sanitarium and ideal home site. It urged readers to request “Utah's Resences” from J H Bennett in Salt Lake City and to seek excursion details.
The North-Western Line will sell excursion tickets at very low rates to many west and northwest points on May 21 and June 1. For details, contact Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
An advertisement for No-To-Bac claims it cures tobacco habits, strengthens nerves, and eliminates nicotine poison. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and offers a free book with orders from Holland Wheeler, Sterling Kennedy Co., New York or Chicago.
Pierre May 13 the supreme court issued an opinion declaring valid the issue of 98000 bonds to cover the loss to the school fund caused by the Taylor defalcation. The ruling upholds the finance plan as lawful despite the shortage.
The Harvard college annual elocution contest was held in Saunders Theater Cambridge on May 13. Harold E. Addison of Chicago won the first prize.
This old remedy is praised for calming young children during teething. It claims to soothe the child ease gum pain stop wind colic and aid diarrhea. Sold at twenty five cents per bottle according to the notice.
At the Milwaukee convention the supreme council adopted unanimously the international declaration of principles and world expansion. The plan awaits approval from Canada’s high council before a world supreme council takes office and international supervision begins. Education and political action, judiciary, and executive reports were also finalized with changes expected.
Alonzo L. Scherer formerly headed the North Dakota Loan and Investment Company is indicted by the grand jury for embezzlement. He is charged with misappropriating about $3,000 by giving security notes from which no value could be realized. He left for Minneapolis and is believed to have moved on from there.
Jem Smith defeated Ted Pritchard in two rounds at the Central Hall Holborn to claim the heavyweight championship of England and the £200 a side purse.
A discharged employee, Philip Chester, rushed Mayor Swift in the city hall causing a panic before clerks intervened and overpowered him. The incident occurred on May 13 and details suggest threats were yelled during the assault.
London officials report the National Sporting Club directors will meet Tuesday to decide if a purse will be posted for the Corbett versus Jackson bout. Matchmaker Fleming lacks authority to decide on such a major issue.
Announcement that Suannon & Lonastarr of Haron South Dakota have the contract to print the 1895 Session Laws for the state. Orders accepted for delivery within sixty days after adjournment. Price for fall sheep edition listed at 3.50 with authorized publication by the legislature.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Warns against mercury ointments and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. Claims the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions price of 75 cents per bottle and availability through druggists.
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