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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
5
The speaker urges a swift return to faith and belief in God, recalling a proverb that the lamp offers hope even to a sinner. The message stresses urgency and personal responsibility to “Git there” before the opportunity passes.
The Iroquois Chief notes the town’s rise as a railroad center with frequent trains. It highlights the challenge of coordinating multiple departures on busy days, stressing the need for sharp timing and careful management.
A cottony remark describes a water turnip on display at the Jackson and Halladay office. The specimen is foot and a half long, ten inches in circumference, and weighs twelve pounds. It notes irrigation as both practice and theory.
The South Dakota State Agricultural College has steadily advanced its usefulness and is now a leading state institution. The corps of instruction has been increased this year, signaling growth and expanded offerings for students.
The South Dakota Democratic convention in Sioux Falls last week nominated a fall ticket. W. A. Lynch of Huron was named for congress, formerly editor of the Bulletin in Miller. James A. Ward was chosen for governor praised for intellect and broad ideas.
Lucas vows earnest vigorous service to the party in the South Dakota campaign. He will not sulk in his tent and offers his efforts as if nominated by the Yankton convention, ready to support the party fully.
Professor McFarland left for Scotland 8S D and will be joined by his wife at Woonsocket in the morning. He praised the Normal School here calling it excellent and strong, on a higher plane than four years ago, with high grade work and advanced students from nearly every county in the state.
A collection of verses and a critique about women’s suffrage appears in the Minneapolis Journal and Aberdeen News. The first item promotes perseverance with lines about days turning bright and roses blooming. The second argues suffragists misread populist platforms and warns allies may tolerate weak declarations for a single suffrage plank.
Doane Robinson lauds the Inter-State project at the State Agricultural college in Brookings. Work outside formal instruction yields inestimable statewide benefits as department bulletins circulate to inform and enhance agricultural practice.
Last year’s works on noxious weeds pasture plants injurious to stock and forage plants offer a century of value to farmers. A two hundred page volume with fifty eight plates is available to readers free of cost by addressing Secretary Hewit at Brookings.
George Beckett sold two quarter sections of Beadle county farms to eastern parties on Tuesday. Senator Davis spoke in Aberdeen, Redfield, and Huron over successive evenings. A P Cram sold over 1500 melons from his irrigated farm with about 5000 more ready for market. State Superintendent Salmon visited Huron between trains in talks with Prof Nickell. Editorial note on a fusion attempt between county prohibitionists and populists aiming to withdraw candidates and back independents for the legislature and treasurer.
Miller Sun notes Mamie Dean returns from Huron and visits relatives in Flandrean. Madison Leader names Mrs Olliver of Haurod, wife of Supt Olliver and secretary of the South Dakota Woman's Synodical Missionary Society, as guest of Mrs J Y Ewart. Wolsey Journal mentions W A Turner’s Randall stock burned in recent fires. Horace G Smith promoted to Pierre agent. Elkton Record announces Anna Simmone to lecture Oct 7, 1894. Redfield Observer previews American Coursing Club meet at Huron Oct 2 with plans for 32 dogs in both events. city attendee to the meet. Malaria remedies discussed with quinine and Peruna praised for different uses. Peruna touted as cure-all for malaria and a free booklet offered by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co.
Beadle County Board meets Sept 3 1894 2 pm with C A Fowler chairing. Claims approved include salaries for Palmer Lane Nickell and others. various supplies and printing costs. taxes set at 8 10 to 11 mills and the county budget approved. bond for school books approved. artesian well election authorized. preparations for county fair and bids for coal announced. coroner and justice fees listed. mortgage foreclosure notice issued against Minnie Cornwall and Wendell Cornwall with sale set for November 3 1894 in Huron.
Breckinridge supporters scheme to contest the district committee's choice claiming illegal votes may overturn Owens in eight counties. Owens backers insist a 400 vote lead in some areas and a 306 plurality across the district stands, while both sides prepare affidavits, watchmen, and investigations into alleged fraud and extended polls.
Mortgage executed by Stephen Nash and Anna M Nash to Elizabeth Scott dated January 7 1893 recorded January 7 1593 Beadle County South Dakota Book 9 Page 461 describes Lots 12 and 13 Block 42 Fifth Railway Addition to Huron due 24267 mortgage debt. Premises will be sold at public auction by Beadle County Sheriff at the front door of the courthouse Huron at 2 o clock p m on October 20 18 to satisfy debt costs and attorney fees. Eizaneta Sporr mortgagee S M West attorney proceed publication September 6 October 18
Chicago freight yards are heavily blocked with loaded cars, making movement nearly impossible. Elevators are overflowing with grain and no storage space is available, leaving an estimated 5,000 cars stranded on tracks in and around the city. The Wabash Illinois Central and Chicago and Eastern Illinois roads are most affected.
In Chicago on Sept 18 it is announced General Nelson A Miles will be transferred to Governor's Island upon General Howards retirement Nov 8 The report also suggests General Roger of San Francisco will succeed Miles as major general in command of the Missouri department Washington on Sept 18 notes 20 to 25 postmasters will expire next month action delayed pending Postmaster General Bissell's Buffalo return No important cities among the list
A smallpox case develops in La Crosse Wisconsin with Dr Charles Marquart of the state board of health contracting the disease after visiting Milwaukee ten days earlier. He was treated locally and the incident prompts health authorities to review containment measures.
Andrew Bee of Martin Allegan county is dead in Grand Rapids Michigan on September 18. A survivor of the Fourth Michigan cavalry he is credited with being the first to recognize Jeff Davis emerging from a tent in disguise during the famous capture.
The condition of Rev. Charles Minnegerode former pastor of St. Pauls church Richmond is precarious and not expected to survive the night. Dr. Minnegerode is at Alexandria Virginia awaiting outcome.
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