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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1889
Page
8
A fragmentary notice touts low per line rates for legal notices and prompt execution. Mentions months and a sum of $200 monthly while praising the paper as the best in the United States for legal advertisements.
Thursday items note Miss Edith Lowry’s month long Davenport visit and Dr Brosh’s conference attendance. Other notes report Mr Potter’s glad return from Denver, Lyon’s trip to Pierre for dray work, and several residents visiting relatives and planning travels to Helena, Tracy, and Fenelon Falls. An 1889 marriage at Iroquois unites F L Gilbert and Eva L Gregory.
Conductor John Kernan, a longtime O.& N. W. employee on the Dakota Central division, was killed while switching on a freight run between Hu ron and Oakes. He was 32, survived by a wife and two children, and died after being crushed by moving cars. The accident occurred October 14 1889 and prompted a medical response and a return trip to Huron.
An aphorism-style note reflects on companionship and self-sufficiency, emphasizing the value of maintaining positive associations while recognizing moments of solitude. It frames self-reliance as part of personal wisdom and social balance.
The Fifth Annual Session of the Dakota Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened in Huron with about 120 preachers and many lay members. Bishop Vincent attended, welcomed by local leaders, as arrivals continued and classes for admission and training were examined the first day.
A large crowd gathered in Huron on October 14 for a mass convention pushing artesian wells and irrigation. Leaders from Beadle, Vermillion, Kimball and Jamestown urged federal and state action, forming a seven man plan committee and drafting a memorial to South Dakota legislators and Washington.
On Tuesday evening October 15 1889 William S Davis and Hat V Hoadley were married at the bride’s mother's home on Fifth Street Rev A W Adkinson of Mitchell officiating The ceremony was private with few relatives and intimate friends Harley Black of Orange City Iowa served as bridegroom and Flora O Neil of Hu ron was bridesmaid The couple will reside at 424 Wisconsin Street and have begun housekeeping friends extend wishes for a happy prosperous life.
Funeral services for John Kernan were held from the family residence on Utah street led by Father Mad dock. Remains were sent to La Valle Wisconsin at 1 35 p m aboard the train accompanied by Mrs Kernan and other relatives and railroad conductors including Markay Pechin Connors Ryan Higgins Brennon and McCormick.
In a light exchange Miss Twinkle asks Mr Winkle about his cold and remedies. He replies he is using four pocket handkerchiefs daily.
The notice warns that many white soaps imitate Ivory but fail to match its distinctive qualities. It advises readers to request "Ivory" Soap and to insist on obtaining the genuine product from Procter & Gamble, copyright 1886.
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