Synod Opens with Sermon and Elections in Dakota Presbytery
The opening sermon by Rev. A F Johnson of Pine Ridge marked the start of the synod meeting. Rev. A M Work was elected Moderator and Rev. J M Bates as Temporary Clerk. The day included Lord's Supper, reports from the college, and plans for Sabbath School work across Indian churches in the Dakota Presbytery and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Johnson
Pine Ridge
Watertown
J. M. Bates
Hitchcock
Langford and
South Dakota
Presbyterian Board of Sabbath School
E. H. Grant
Huron
Missouri River
Additional North Western timetable adds Huron Aberdeen train
A new timetable on Sunday October 13 adds a daily passenger train between Huron and Aberdeen except Sundays. It departs Huron at 8 45 a m and returns at 7 45 p m, delivering enhanced service and two daily trains in all directions. The North Western pledges continued responsive service to South Dakota travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North-Western
Huron
Aberdeen
South Dakota
North-Western
Doane Robinson Reports State Wheat Yields
Doane Robinson nears completion of his annual grain yield report for the state. He cites white wheat acreage of 2 505 979 with 27 772 206 bushels and Durum at 144 345 acres yielding 2 520 607 bushels. Total state wheat yield 30 292 813 bushels. Devel county leads Durum with 640 830 bushels and Spink leads white wheat with 221 580 acres yielding 2 658 960 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Robinson
Corf
Devel County
Spink
New York Life Reports Quarterly Death Claims Near Nine Million
For the quarter ending September 30, New York Life Insurance Company paid about nine million dollars in death losses endowments annuities and related payments. The total number of claims reached 4100 with death losses exceeding five million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Life Insurance Company
Fol ley’s Honey and Tar Remedy Ad Claims Cure
Certification states all druggists can refund if Fo ley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. Claims stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia and consumption, contains no opiates, and genuine yellow package. Refuse substitutes. C. H. Longstaff, H. Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. H. Longstaff
H. Wheeler
Death of Mrs Bycroft in this city
Mrs William Bycroft died at her home at 5 45 Friday morning after years of declining health. An old county resident and First Presbyterian member she leaves her husband and daughter Mrs E L Appleby of Huron. Funeral Saturday at 3 o clock from the Ohio street residence conducted by Rev J P Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bycroft
First Presbyterian Church
E.L. Appleby
Huron
Ohio Street
J. P. Anderson
The
Presbyterian Church
Prairie Fire Sweeps Ten-Mile Stretch West of Bonilla
A disastrous prairie fire Friday afternoon burned about ten miles long and four miles wide south of Bonilla. Despite light winds saving much grain and hay, losses were heavy. The fire was halted north of the North Western tracks west of town after farmers joined to fight it, bringing general rejoicing as flames were brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonilla
Fragmented notice fragment on inviting to view a rapture event
A partial OCR fragment mentions inviting people to view a rapture event and indicates a half hour or more building activity. The readable text is vague and lacks concrete names, places, or dates.
Post Office to Weigh All Mail for One Week
The department orders a one week counting of all mail from midnight the 13th to midnight the 20th. Each class will be weighed and postage computed at origin offices and trains. Records are to be sent to the second assistant postmaster general in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cei
Ahnee
United States
Washington
Act of Congress
Major John H. McLaughlin Dies in South Dakota
Major John H. McLaughlin past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I O O F died October 6 at Fort Randall aged 83. He will be buried October 10 at Geddes with Odd Fellows conducting the funeral. Grand Lodge officers invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rice
Grand Lodge
John H. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Fort Randall
Geddes
Odd Fellows
Major McLaughlin
Hot Springs
Pierre
Soverign Grand Lodge
St. Paul
Chicago
South Dakota
Northwest
Rice
Doane Robinson Seeks Crop Figures On 1907 Wheat Oats Barley
Doane Robinson of the State Census Bureau visits Huron to inspect corn areas and gather figures for 1907 crop estimates. The preliminary report shows wheat down about 25 percent to 30 million bushels but higher cash value, oats at 36 million bushels with improved price, and barley a high producer at up to 90 cents a bushel with reduced total yield yet higher value. The combined value of the three cereals exceeds that of 1906 despite lower yields. The bureau delays corn and flax estimates pending personal inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doane Robinson
State Census Bureau
Huron
Hourontts
Railway Commission Seeks Temporary Restraint Order
D. H. H. Smith, railway commissioner from Hand County, arrived in Huron and announced plans to apply October 3 to Judge Cartland for a temporary restraining order. The aim is to block the two and one half cent passenger rate set to take effect October 15 by the South Dakota Railway Commission. The move surprised some carriers who had indicated they would accept the new rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H H. Smith
Hand County
Huron
Sioux Falls
Mr. Smith
Huxawarre
South
Cartland
United States District Court
Board of Railway Commissioners
Cision
Commercial Club Discusses Telephone Question and Dakota Central
The Commercial Club met last evening with a fairly large attendance. Manager Zeitlow of the Dakota Central spoke on the telephone issue, presenting clear arguments and inviting careful investigation. A committee was appointed to study the matter and report back to the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeitlow
Dakota Central
Ley's Honey and Tar Remedy Safe Under Law
Notice to customers that Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. C. H. Longstaff H. Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
C. H. Longstaff
H. Wheeler
Trail of Harvey S. Brown murder narrows with scent clues
Bloodhounds owned by Henry Draper of Spokane have traced the killers to railway tracks in Baker City Oregon. The culprits followed the tracks for about 100 feet then moved around a warehouse and mill before returning to the tracks and disappearing at Auburn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Ore
Harvey S. Brown
Henry Draper
Spokane
Auburn Avenue
Sixth Street
Episcopal convention in Richmond opens routine business
In Richmond Virginia on October 4 the triennial general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church began its actual business sessions. Divisions and branches heard committee reports and officers assigned work to committees. The day’s proceedings were routine in nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
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Synod
Presbyterian Sunday Schools
J. M. Hamilton
Grant
Interior
Hamilton
James A. Worden
Sabbath School Board
Philadelphia
College
Marquis
D. D
Rock Island
Ill
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Allho
Ralph Voorhees
Dickson
Robinson
Mrs. Bycroft
William H. Bycroft
Department
Commercial Club
Oregon
WM. Tolmie
Third St
Great Northern Railway
C. ©. Krogh
Dakota Ave
Senate
John Breen
Amheuser - Busch
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