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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
6
Canton defeated Highmore 9 to 6 in a sparsely exciting exhibition at the grounds before about 950 fans. The purse of 100 dollars, funded by local business leaders, left a modest loss after expenses and gate receipts.
Two South Dakotans, Ray and Max Wardall of Seattle, rose from modest means to prominent Seattle lawyers. They traveled the world with photo ventures, earned about 25000 dollars, then returned to study at the University of Washington and begin law practice.
In Huron Friday Canton faced Highmore in a poorly played base ball game with no gate-purse fairness and a mismanaged crowd. Canton led 18 to 9 as Highmore pitchers and Cantons players failed to salvage interest. the score by innings shows a ragged contest with questionable calls and uneven effort. The habitual poor play and lack of enthusiasm drew criticism from locals who expected a proper match. The pair planned to resume games in Highmore Pierre and Salem in the coming days.
Gardner, a pitcher from Huron, played for Highmore in an ideal Thursday baseball day. Claude Dickinson umpired with no disputes over his calls. George Brown dived under the bleachers after a foul ball, recovered, and threw the ball long across the track before falling between the seats and rising with a smile.
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve is advertised as world renowned for cures and claims to surpass all other salves for cuts burns sores and skin ailments. The ad states cure guaranteed and lists a price of 25 cents at Holland Wheeler, druggist.
E. G. De Witt & Co of Chicago created a witch hazel salve praised as a specific for piles eczema burns and skin diseases. The ad warns against counterfeit products and urges buyers to request the genuine DeWitt’s sold by Holland Wheeler.
A Saturday night dance at the Armory honored Miss Kate Williams of Chicago with about 25 couples present. The Huron orchestra provided music and the event was hosted by L. R. Campbell C. B. Hawes and H. M. Beall all of Huron. Miss Williams will stay with her sister Mrs. L. R. Campbell a few days longer before returning.
A southbound passenger train collided with an extra freight on a side track at Salem when a switch was left open. The engines pinned together with minimal damage and no passengers hurt. Express messenger Paulson and E. E. Wolf suffered minor injuries. Train reached Huron by 9:30 p.m.
Hyomei is described as a positive cure for sneezing watering eyes runny nose and burning hay fever. It soothes and heals the irritated mucous membrane.
Mrs Gert rude E Fenner of Marion Indiana was badly weakened by a deep lungs cough and pneumonia. She recovered fully after using One Minute Cough Cure, gaining back her health and weight from 92 to 148 pounds with four bottles. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
Excur sion tickets will be sold at one fare for the round trip from Sept. 10 to 16 inclusive with return limit until Sept. 17. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Ry.
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