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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
3
A roundup of local activity includes visits by G. E. Haney Chas Cooper and others. social at the Presbyterian church. railroad and railway staff in town. river and irrigation notes. artesian well work. a Freemasons train special. bicycle and boating ventures. local advertising and business prospects. weather, crops, and health items.
Rebekah Kimes aged seventy one, born in Pensylvania, died last night from neuralgia of the heart. She married John Kimes fifty eight years ago, came to Dakota in 1882, and is survived by two sons Jones Kimes and John Kimes and daughter Mrs Harvey J Rice. Funeral at Hon H J Rice residence and burial at Riverside. The Huron District association adjourned after a successful session with 60 to 70 delegates and ministers attending. Over 400 conversions were recorded and outreach efforts praised. President Graham of the State University impressed listeners during his visit. Next session will be at Iroquois in November.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative and notes advances in medicinal agents. Eminent physicians affirm the value of improvements in the mechanical arts and medicines, framing the product as ahead of rivals in efficacy and health benefits.
A seaside exchange compares ocean waves to human folly and touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. The Beadle county probate court hears Mrs. L. G. Hanson's petition to appoint a guardian for her deceased husband's five year old son with the child's future guardian to be decided after the boy voices his preference in court.
A notice urges young men to avoid harmful habits and promotes a medical association offering a treatise by mail. The piece also warns about a dangerous old building at the Wright House, advocates Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, and reports on Illinois political and economic concerns, Reynolds' Show, and reduced summer excursion tickets via the Chicago and North-Western Railway.
The 1894 High School class held an open meeting with Grace Page presiding. The event featured humorous budgets, poems by Zola Smith, a class history with fantastical measurements, nerve tonic gift, and a piano solo by John Hannay. A steel engraving was presented to the school and the day closed with a vocal solo and flowers. The Black Hills Chautauqua 1894 program will include a July 7 political discussion with Wm. B. Sterling for the Republicans and W. R. Sovereign for the Independents. a Democratic speaker is to be announced.
Senator Henry C. Nelson of New York testifies about kidney pain in February 1883 and credits two Allcock's Porous Plasters for rapid relief. He notes long use in his family, calling them the quickest and best remedy for colds strains and rheumatic affections. Brandreth's Pills also mentioned.
A medical opinion links rising female mental trouble to a diseased delicate organism and lifestyle factors such as late hours, tight corsets, and overwork. The text endorses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy to restore health.
A spirited baseball game between Third Street and Dakota Avenue ended in a tight battle with few errors. W A Lynch led at bat and in the field for Third Street while E H Aplin, Langley, and Beckett starred on defense and Pierce Bunt pitched for the Avenue. Old Steve Dinneen finished strong after an arm issue as the sides traded moments of advantage.
The Chicago & North Western Railway announces Home Seekers Excursion tickets to northwestern states and provinces including Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Manitoba Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Montana. Tickets are valid for return within 30 days from sale and allow stopover on the outbound trip. For tickets and full details apply at агенits.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces home seekers tours on May 8 and 29. Readers are invited to send names and addresses of eastern friends to W. A. Thrall in Chicago to receive a circular with gates and full details of the excursions.
A fine program at Clear Lake Park Iowa for 1894 includes lectures by noted speakers lectures and meetings led by popular figures, camp meetings and concerts. The Annual Musical Festival will be directed by Prof. W. H. Weeden of New York City. Hotel Oaks opens May 15.
Notice offers stock to pasture one mile from Hu ron with artesian water. Horses and ponies for sale from 25 dollars. Location in Kellogg township, 5 miles from Virgil, 50 acres cultivated and 5 acres of trees with a good water well. Enquire at this office.
For Sale or Trade notice offers one standard registered stallion and one standard registered mare with good costs. Seeks land free from incumbrances in trade. Address Lock Box 19 Webster, South Dakota.
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