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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1882
Page
2
The Huron Tribune weekly edition dated September 14 1882 shows publication details and pricing options for a weekly paper edited by Augustine Davis. It notes subscription periods and worldwide mailing availability, with editor and proprietor listed.
The item notes Trottow Weep in a shifting situation, Ontario area politics in Wisconsin with a Democratic convention, a 155000 bushel corn projection, and an Austin fair midway between Minneapolis and St Paul stirring local interest. It also references Republican gains in Maine, a Topeka coalition attempt to defeat Governor St Johns in Kansas, and allied Democratic Greenback and disaffected Republicans activity.
A clipped item from the Howard Farmer notes the Miner County delegation will present D D Ridge as a candidate to represent the district in the state legislature. Ridge is described as a skilled lawyer and respected citizen who would serve constituents well if elected.
Joan B Raymont notes Col John as the Grand Forks convention nominee with universal respect in the territory. His career as United States marshal is praised for gallant service and integrity. He is expected to win broad support and represent the territory honorably.
The piece condemns Pettigrew for unscrupulous methods and personal vanity. It argues he used influence and self interest to pursue empty honor, leaving constituents to suffer and the public dismay at southern Dakota battles.
George H Hind did not secure the nomination at Gand Forks for congress, worsening his political standing. Despite a bitter contest and accusations of unfair treatment, he remains the sole representative candidate from South Dakota in the government representation race. His supporters say his defeat cleanses the territory of a blot and reflects merit and circumstance.
The Pioneer Press argues overconfidence in Hand contrasted with Pettigrew's ability and public trust. It questions whether Pettigrew's skills benefited the north, noting party disaffection and potential outcomes if Hand or Pettigrew prevailed, urging restraint and virtue in politics.
The article outlines Dakota Territory's early development with milestones from 1832 to 1875, noting settlers, treaties, and population growth. It discusses the Missouri River’s role, rail expansion, and the creation of Southern and Southeastern Dakota, along with land, climate, and mineral wealth, then moves to the Grand Forks convention and political intrigue surrounding territorial delegates and party rivalries.
The county notes oat yields of seventy five bushels per acre in Grant county and potatoes at two hundred twenty five bushels per acre in Stutsman. J Eves Jr threshed eighty one bushels yesterday, with wheat averaging around sixty bushels per acre after late June sowing. A seven mile west field reports 270 kernels per head and twenty four inches long with oats and sod clover on sod near the town.
Mr. Wright returns from Mitchell to name 13 suspected horse thieves led by Van Horn who killed at Williams after a betrayal risk. Locals fear a hanging while detectives arrest most suspects. Reported 9 men missing, scene near Wessington Hills, southwest of town amid a long feud with the band.
A digest of Dakota Territory items notes Grand Forks population at 4,272, progress on railways to Lead City and Billings, farming yields and land sales, new newspapers, and local incidents. Mentions North Pacific completion, Aberdeen land office, Bismarck sale to an Ohio man, and varied agricultural and civic developments across counties including Hanson, Turner, and Clark.
A scrambled set of items notes murder in Pittsburg, a saloon keeper as suspect, a New York constitutional convention called for October, and fluctuating public debt figures. Reports cover rail merger benefits, a Newark woman saving children from windows, peaches shipped to New York, and a village in Aiia with strict liquor rules. Erie harbor copper wreck found, large railroad and coal deals recorded in Philadelphia, a Brooklyn fraud probe, and a Kentucky to Montreal migration with charity implications. A western lady and orphans contest a deceased man’s estate amid bread charity plans.
Public tax sale in Beadle County Dakota Territory will offer lands town lots and real property for 1882 taxes penalty and costs on October 2 at the court room in Huron between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Property described includes Johnson Erickson and Price entries with listed parcels and amounts. The sale will continue day to day until all property is sold.
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