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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
7
The humorist Bob Burdette has been granted a preacher’s license with the Baptist denomination, described with irony as a “high license” for a person known for humor.
A mild tempered man complains his wife snaps at children and suffers poor health. The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female diseases and related ailments with a money back guarantee and bottle wrapper guarantee. It also touts Dr Pierce’s Pellets as a remedy for stomach liver and bowel derangements.
A telegram from J E Montgomery informs engineer S P Malone that Asa Craik was killed in a collision at Sprague Washington Territory this afternoon. Craik formerly worked for the Dakota division of the C N W with headquarters in Huron. He was well known here among railroad men and citizens who regret the loss.
The Territory of Dakota Fifth Judicial District Beadle County Sheriff James E. Harrman announces an attachment on the property of George G. Foster to satisfy a judgment of Pitts Agricultural Works for 2308.30 with costs. The northwest quarter of section 11 township 112 range 59 will be sold at public auction October 6, 1888 at 2 PM at the courthouse door for cash. Bain & Kure, Attorneys.
Bowanp A Monsz is appointed attorney for mortgages in the Sanroup W Asner matter. The filing lists Monsz as counsel representing mortgage interests and outlining the legal action.
The Alexandria Herald notes the Falls Press' charge against Prof. Harden over a letter to Goddard about Mathews, describing the claim as a disgraceful escapade with a girl in Bismarck last winter. Harden did write the letter and Goddard read it at the Democratic legislative convention, emphasizing its smut.
W. H. Farrington has sold his drug stock and is closing out his stationery and fancy articles to quit business. Health concerns prompted the change after about fifteen years in the drug trade. He hopes to relocate to Huron and pursue outdoor work.
Branprets Pints purify the blood stimulate the liver strengthen the kidneys regulate the bowels. Introduced in the United States in 1835 and over fifty million boxes consumed. Vege table, harmless and safe to take anytime. Sold in every drug store plain or sugar coated.
The Republicans of the First Commissioner district met at Rhodes school house last Saturday afternoon and nominated James P. Dixon of 111-59 as their candidate. Dixon resides on his farm in the township, is highly respected, and deemed fully competent to serve satisfactorily to the county. Vote for James P. Dixon.
The Iroquois Herald launches volume seven with editor Ben Price driving the paper to stay at the front. The Huron-ITE extends good wishes to the publication and its leadership.
A political note urges support for J. W. Harden as delegate to Congress. It warns that each vote for Harden counters the division and admission plans opposed by Territory Farmers Alliance members from Loucks' neighborhood.
Attorney A W Burtt and wife with George A Fessenden and wife returned Friday from a two month tour in the east. They visited Michigan New York Cleveland Montreal and Chicago and attended the exposition. Burtt spoke in Michigan and New York praising Dakota when possible and candidly otherwise. They were welcomed back by friends in Huron.
An Essex New Hampshire delegate discusses eastern politics predicting a large republican majority and Dakota statehood. The item mentions Harrison, Morton, Warner Miller, and Talpey with notes on campaign discipline and regional influence. Also promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a trusted home remedy with testimonials.
A professor notes one trait in Bowden, the neighbor who repeats a distinctive phrase. Bowden’s quirk is his constant claim to health and his habit of saying Take Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for coughs and lung weakness. The passage ends with a $500 reward offer by Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy proprietors for an incurable case.
An Omaha Bee editorial notes the best U S wheat for the year comes from Central Dakota, a region newly surveyed five years ago. It traces a westward move of wheat land productivity from Ganesee County New York to Dakota, and predicts Dakota could become a major northwest wheat producer if Sioux land issues are resolved.
A Minneapolis Tribune note cites an Argus-Leader remark praising Dakota health relative to the union while omitting that it also shows a larger Republican majority by population. The letter-writer T A Stockum offers a patent remedy for consumption, promising free bottles with address details.
B F Worden of Shoe Creek now in Bushnell Illinois writes that farmers in the area have strong corn and wheat crops with potatoes immense. He notes politics attract attention with Republicans showing enthusiasm akin to 1840 and Democrats being demonstrative yet in the minority.
Fragmentary OCR reads an old ad claiming Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms crying children and aids sleep. It mentions pleasant taste and relief for fussiness but text is garbled and incomplete with several misspellings and stray words.
Naxcn Edgerly of Wolfboro New Hampshire is reported to be 105 years old and to have never visited a physician in her life, allegedly throwing away medicine when offered.
An ad promotes St Patrick's Pills claiming to cleanse the bowel and regulate internal trim. The copy notes the product has no price per box.
Don McCoy and his family are moving from Huron to St. Lawrence to take a position as manager of the Winona Lumber Company. His departure will be widely regretted by friends and neighbors who know him.
G Laube travels to St Paul to meet capitalists invited to organize a company making straw and hay stove parts. The project promises to be a major venture for Huron with demand high and at least fifty workers currently employed on the stove alone.
A local notice speaks of a marriage linking Elson of Cedar Rapids Daily to a bride described as gifted and charming. The couple plans to establish a home together, with many friends in Huron expressing pleasure and support.
Manitoba freight superintendent J. A. Maya arrives Friday to select grounds for a new freight depot on the north side of Third street. Construction starts at once with materials already on site. He notes business traffic to Baton town is decreasing while passenger travel is better than expected and freight shipments exceed anticipations. Farmers have asked for cars to own, reflecting growing demand.
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