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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
3
Gusty rainfall hit Hitch cock last night described as a cloudburst. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Ward from Carthage and Miss Hattie Merritt from Merritt's Grove. travel notices mention trains to Denver and Utah options, plus local referendum discussions on the scavenger tax bill and county commissioner elections.
Witness T L Martin of Dixie Kentucky recounts a night of coughing fits before endorsing Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds throat chest and lung troubles. He claims it stops severe coughs and can prevent or cure consumption with bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar and guaranteed. Sold by Holland Wheeler druggist.
Frederick Zell of the south part of town was arrested in Justice Brockway's court for hauling for hire without a city drayage license. He pleaded ignorance of the statute. The justice imposed the usual fine and costs but remitted the fine and warned him not to haul inside the limits until he obtained the proper credentials.
Mrs. I. B. Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin faced gall stones and worsening stomach trouble and jaundice. After doctors failed Electric Bitters relieved her symptoms completely restoring stomach liver and kidney function. The remedy promises cures for dyspepsia and loss of appetite and is sold by Holland Wheeler.
The Chicago and North Western along with Union Pacific announce summer sale terms for excursion tickets to Colorado and Utah. Rates vary by date window and destination with limits of 30 days or up to October 31 for Colorado and Utah points, including stop overs only on Colorado trips and west of Colorado.
Bucklen's Amica Salve touted as the cyclist's friend will kill pain and heal injuries from accidents. It also cures chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles with a guaranteed cure. Sold by Holland Wheeler druggist at 25 cents.
The Huron land office mailed fifty one land patents in two days, signaling fast transfers. Cooper sold his Utah street residence with grounds to H C Hickox the Hartland rancher. Col John H King and John Pusey of Miller sold the Sheehan ranch near Wessington a 1240 acre stock ranch for eight thousand dollars. King also moved to title work on two Hand County tracts and a 960 acre Beadle county parcel.
Friday’s edition mentions J F Halladay visiting from Iroquois and United States Marshal Kennedy from Eureka. Mrs Chas Brand to Oberlin for summer. Masury Paints sold by C H Longstaff. Miller Press updates. Wm Preston family visiting Miller grandparents. Scotty Philip cattle shipments west of Pierre pass through. DeWitts Little Early Risers praised for constipation and liver issues. Hitchcock creamery milk intake rising to 15,000 lbs with new routes. W J Baxter reports 15 year pile problem cured by Witch Hazel Salve. Adrian Minnesota shipments: sheep by Dunning, Wheeler, Bick and Co. Ranch west stocking with horses, cattle and sheep.
F. Baird arrived from Chicago to tend his stock ranch east of Hitchcock on the Jim River. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin ailments and piles with cautions about counterfeits. The Presbyterian church is undergoing repairs and will hold services in the college chapel for several Sabbaths.
Cascarine advertised for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia with a money back guarantee. 50 cent price plus a sample and diet book offered for 10 cents in stamps from Rea Bros Co Minneapolis Minnesota.
Frank Holtman was arrested Thursday for violation of state fish laws as he peddled fish in Huron. Deputy fish warden Frank Bentley filed the complaint. Hearing moved from Justice Van Dalsem to Justice Cook. Holtman was dismissed after examination found no direct evidence of sale. A testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is included from Mrs. C W Roberts of North Creek Arkansas. Holland Wheeler, A J Bick and Co., P H Dunning.
A vintage advertisement claims stomach and liver action improves mood and success. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as increasing strength and ambition, pricing a 25 cent box and promising a feeling of renewal.
Four to ten foot trees offered for sale at Suits farm in MurRAY Huron. Call for details about prices and availability.
A stable listing from Joan E. Ward seeks ten work horses and dairy cows including an ac ae Clyde stallion and several fresh milch cows at her stables in Huron.
Free sample treatment of Red Cross Pile and Fistula Cure advertised by Rea Bros. & Co. of Minneapolis Minnesota. The notice promotes a quick relief method and promises bookmailed information upon request.
The Memorial day committee outlines duties for the May 30 celebration. Geo T Grove handles transportation for G A R and W R C members. Capt F A Munson leads vocal music. E M Thomas is marshal and program chairs include Col J B Geddis and Col Asher F Pay. Relief Corps women meet May 20 to arrange floral decor and request flowers by 2 PM May 29 at the G A R hall.
An advertisement argues skin diseases stem from bad blood and touts S S S as a guaranteed vegetable cure. It cites a customer from St. Louis whose daughter cleared a persistent facial eruption after using S S S, and invites readers to request a free book on Blood and Skin, with free physician consultation.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces new dining car service on the North Western line to promote travel to Chicago. Trains departing Chicago at 7 30 P M and arriving 8 34 A M offer a la carte breakfast and luncheon from Eagle Grove to Centreville S D 1 42 P M eastbound service from Centreville 3 12 P M to Eagle Grove and breakfast into Chicago. Full details available from Chicago and North Western agents.
Col John H King reports in Lewiston Sully county on May 17 that the second Pearl township well reached 1780 feet and flows seventy gallons per minute at forty psi with ninety degree temperature. The well sits 1965 feet above sea level on the highest ground in the state and is the deepest flowing well in South Dakota providing an abundant source of natural gas and warm water.
The article explains the Scavenger tax law to take effect in July and requires the county treasurer to list lands delinquent for 1899 and earlier, filing with the county clerk. It details sale after judgment, publication, and penalties that raise redemption costs if taxes go unpaid. It also notes a parallel delinquent personal tax law setting July 1 1901 as the filing and collection deadline.
A house and lot are offered for sale at a cheap price in east Huron. Interested buyers should call or write to J. H. Miner for details.
Druggist A. W. Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A customer credits it with saving her life at the shore, and a gentleman recovering from severe cold pains reports quick relief after a dose. Sold by all druggists.
The next regular examination for teacher candidates in public schools will be at the courthouse in Huron Dakota on Friday and Saturday June 7 and 8 1901 starting at 8 am. Applicants with less than eight years of work need not apply. Rural applicants must have thorough work reviewed. Only third grades will be issued after first papers are completed. S F Corley County Superintendent of Schools.
Notice offering to herd cattle for $1.00 per head for the season or fraction thereof. Range has good feed water from an artesian weir. Season closes Nov 1 1901. Contact W C Johnson P O Box 74 Broadland S D or call on Section 18 Broadland township.
Four mounted drilling rigs with augers 6 12 16 and 24 inches and 120 foot capacity have bored 150 feet. A four horsepower rig drilled 900 feet and a gasoline rig drilled 1150 feet, both usable to 1500 feet. F. H. Hotton offers to sell to responsible parties on time.
Advertisement offers every instrument from piano to cornet at wholesale cost price. Randenbush Musical Supply House promises illustrations and descriptions via mail, with the aim of saving buyers the store profit.
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