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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1895
Page
2
Huron items report visits by Mrs. J S Oliver and Hiram Coshun, a Flag Festival on Sept 6 in the opera house, and various local movements. Legal notices involve forgery cases against H A Gilbert and warrant for Bernard Tieber. Community notes mention births, marriages, church events, and a Labor Day observance.
A 38 year old mother Mrs Mary B French wife of A J French a farmer near Huron died by self inflicted gunshot Saturday evening. The coroner found no inquest. She had suffered months of ill health and mental strain and had shown a wish to die. She lived with her mother Mrs Allison and brother Capt Robt Allison. six children survive. Funeral held at Cavour. The piece also includes an ad for Halleys Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co and a druggist claim.
S R Drake, commander of the South Dakota G A R, invites Huronyks and companions to Louisville for the National Encampment starting Sept 11. Travel from Huron to Louisville is 25 dollars return, sleeping car for two from Parker to Louisville 2 dollars. Drake urges strong SD representation and rail routes via North Western and Big Four.
Four dozen Poland China hogs are offered by J. E. Ward for sale at his stable. Call for details.
Weather Bureau data for September in this city over fourteen years shows a mean 60 degree temperature, a high 102 and low 18 in 1893, first frost around September 17, and dry conditions with up to 2.28 inches in a 24 hour period. Prevailing winds were southeast with a max speed of 63 mph on September 29, 1894.
Kilpatrick Relief Corps hosted a large gathering at Knights of Pythias hall with about fifty ladies, half members of the corps. The open social featured music recitations and an eight song solo, plus ice cream and cake. That evening Kilpatrick Post held a regular meeting with speakers E. T. Cressey Judge Walton and Dr. Clark, both praised.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is recommended for teething children. It soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, and claims to cure wind colic and diarrhea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
A Huronite reporter asked Dr. C B Alford about a rumored run for governor. He said he has given no authority for his name and will not campaign for office, preferring to focus on medicine though friends urge him. He voiced appreciation for supporters but remains noncommittal. Sunday night an audience heard E T Cressey’s Life of Christ lecture with a strong stereopticon display, described as the most impressive evangelical event since Phillip Phillips a decade ago.
From September 8 to 14 the Great Northern Railway offers a round trip fare to the Minnesota State Fair plus 50 cents admission to the grounds. Return limit extends to September 16.
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