28 May 1885
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1885
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show Aldermen meetings and city officials in Ware and Ward districts. References mention Ware Aldermen and Ward division, with names like Holton and Hearne appearing in terse lines. The text hints at routine civic business and a service meeting agenda.
Tas Hurosre marks its fourth year and begins its fifth with a larger form and improved classifieds. It began on Dakota avenue in a Lisx20 building and now occupies most of the block. The paper notes advances from Washington hand press to steam cylinder and a water motor powered press, and recalls city growth since its first issue while thanking readers for support.
Pierre street railway material bought. W H Gary of Harrold named U S Court Commissioner for the Fifth district. Local farmers form a stock company to build a 40000 bushel elevator at Redfield. Fatal fire and falls kill several in Cincinnati. Brookings county rejects bonding for courthouse and jail by about 600 votes. Dakota division debate, county apportions, and Beadle politics loom ahead as constitutional convention nears.
The writing celebrates a thriving Dakota city with a water powered printer and busy book binding and stationary departments. It notes Ketchum and Davis as busy proprietors and praises Mr. Bushnell of the Dakota Farmer for kindness.
C H Clark of Owego NY and John D Cameron announce inspection of the Sioux Falls to Missouri River surveyed line. They plan return June 2 for a consultation on early construction. The Western company awaits Burlington alignment decision and may build to secure aid from towns along the route.
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