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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1903
Page
6
Complete list of prize winners in the cattle department is released. Geo. E. McEathron leads with multiple firsts in Herefords and sweeps over all breeds for aged and young herds. Other notable winners include Templeton & Edmunds, P. W. Peterson, Frank Cronk, J. H. Shade, and Tee & Prentice across Herefords and Shorthorns with numerous placings.
Judge A W Burtt returned from Vermillion where the board of regents concluded the Droppers matter. The regents investigated President Droppers of the state university over charges of attempting to bribe former staff member David H Boot.
An investigation into faculty allegations cleared Dr Droppers and Prof Young of all charges. Prof Todd, supported by Prof Merchant, was accused of stirring the dispute. Merchant and Todd both resigned, with the board accepting their departures. Outside interference in Vermillion’s institution may pose future issues.
The Huron Library association has ordered thirty volumes of choice books. The list was selected with care and will be a valuable addition to the large library. The library is well patronized and its officers urge all members to take advantage of the opportunities offered.
A hobo points to improvised wall signs and explains their meanings. He shows a circle with a cross meaning helpful food, a square with marks warning of trouble, a pitchfork signaling a possible job, and a two-arrow sign urging departure, leaving the observer pondering signs and danger.
A brief note from the New York Tribune discusses signs of tramps and their behavior, outlining cautions for residents and authorities. The item notes observation tips and safety advice without graphic detail.
Late Sunday a man at the old Melville farm west of town killed himself with poison, leaving three children. An inquest at Kenyon's undertaker rooms followed. About nine Monday morning Thomas Melvin of Costello farm two miles east of Huron shot himself after previous attempts. He leaves a wife and many children.
The Huron Stone and Cement Co leased the basement under the Houghton block of John H King and will manufacture cement blocks for building and sidewalks. They expect steady winter work with daily operation through spring and aim to produce about a thousand dollars weekly once two new machines are installed. A strong demand supports full production.
The First National Bank shows deposits of 360 814 61 alongside James Valley Bank 123 037 20 and Standard Savings 221 438 61 total 705 200 42. A sale of real estate insolvent estate is ordered by Beadle County Court with auction set for October on the southeast quarter of section seven, township 112, range 63, cash terms.
Excursion tickets on the North Western Line sold at reduced rates from September 28 to October 8, inclusive. Return until October 8, inclusive. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
Notice of sheriff sale on execution in Beadle County South Dakota. J M Blount property in First Railway Addition Huron Lot 9 10 11 12 13 Block 7 to be sold October 24 1903 at 2 pm at the courthouse steps for $323.41 plus costs and interest from 1900. George Kerk sheriff and K W Wheeler attorney for plaintiffs dated September 15 1903. Sept 17 Oct 24.
Homeseekers Excursions with colonist low rates to the North West West and Southwest on sale. Tickets include standard and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and “The Best of Everything.” For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
Notice describes reduced fare excursions via the North Western line on four Tuesdays September 1 8 15 and October 6 with return within 30 days. Also includes a legal notice from Beadle County South Dakota court regarding a debt suit against Theodore Stricklers and a continuation of the case to October 31 1908.
Reduced fares for round trip to Chicago's Centennial celebration with travel on Sept 26 27 28 return by Oct 5. Obtain folder from W B Kniskern North Western Line or via ticket agents for program history and progress notes.
Travel notice notes a round trip fare valid September 28 to 30 with return allowed through October 2. Details available from travel agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
M Schoenert at 3rd and Nebraska street offers a furnished front room to rent for one or two gentlemen.
Public auction to foreclose the mortgage on Louis H Hocksouler and Ida J Hockspeier property in Beadle County South Dakota. The sale at the Beadle County Courthouse front steps in Huron is set for September 26 at 2 PM.
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