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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
8
Monday visitors include W H Davis from Hitchcock and Mrs N B Alger from Wessington. Local residents return from Aberdeen and Illinois trips. J H McCoy and court staff reopen circuit court. Marital announcements and visitor notes accompany farm and railway figures. Health ads urge Chamberlains tablets for stomachs and pain balm for injuries with local business mentions.
A humorous village scene shows a child asking the pastor if a cat eaten the Holy Ghost means a cat must be thrown down. The exchange occurs after the sermon when a black child peers from a roof hole and delivers the comic question.
Round trip fares listed as 13 dollars for 15 day validity and 16 dollars for 20 day validity. Three daily departures feature vestibuled sleeping cars and first class dining on the American Club plan with meals priced 35 cents to 1 dollar. Address for inquiries John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago.
The piece laments tobacco spitting on cement walks replacing old plank sidewalks. It notes the stain remains despite sun and foot traffic and urges enforcement of a new ordinance prohibiting sidewalk excretion. It calls on police to enforce the rule and end the public nuisance.
A 1901 Blue Island Illinois letter praises Ely Bros Cream Balm as a family remedy for colds and general health. The writer, J Kimball, notes eleven years using it on children and offers trial sizes for 10 cents and full sizes for 50 cents, distributed by Ely Bros. New York and local druggists.
Euclid reader offers very low rates to New York City and return on the North Western line daily. Tickets sold until October 20 with return limit of twenty days. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western railway.
From Tuesday's Daily Captain S Alberti will lecture on Siberia at the Opera House on September 30. The item notes nearby residents and several local happenings including land seekers and local sales.
A fragment notes a prize at a state fair and grasses intended to fatten steers for the Chicago market, implying agricultural exhibition value and livestock feed advantages.
A sufferer recalls catching a cold from a draught and urges following simple wisdom. The remedy suggests soaking feet in hot water with Perry Davis Pain-Killer and taking a teaspoonful nightly to break up a cold.
Dr. Foxton, Beadle County health superintendent, quarantined the Blume residence Tuesday after Mrs. Blume contracted a mild case of smallpox. The measure aims to prevent spread of the disease in the community.
A reader recalls using Perry Davis’ Pain Killer for years for diarrhea cramps and stomach aches, noting a counterfeit bottle from a local druggist caused a failure and prompting questions about the source of the remedy.
Mrs. D. H. Wood and her daughter Eva were thrown from a carriage when a horse frightened by tiles bolted in the city. Eva suffered a severe scalp cut while Mrs. Wood had a black eye. Doctor Wood treated them. both are recovering with no lasting injuries.
Oct 1 marks the usual millinery opening with an invitation to inspect stock. Miss Nellie Bell will head the trimming room as before.
The Huron College Athletic association starts a football program with Prof. Sloan as manager and Prof. Moses as coach. A captain or full roster is not yet chosen while practice continues. Planned games include Mitchell Redfield and Brookings.
A. H. and M. M. Doyle of Darlington Wisconsin arrived in the city to manage Beadle county land interests. They previously purchased nearly 24000 acres from Kellys Land Agency and are negotiating for about fifty more quarters with the Kelley company.
An old remedy for teething, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, is advertised as soothing the child easing gum pain curing wind colic and treating diarrhoea. The product is priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
At the September term closing, the court adopted resolutions on President McKinley’s death to be entered on the records. Judge Campbell wraps up the docket in his final term. Decrees grant divorce to Sarah E. Garrison from Eber E. Garrison for desertion and non support. James Jensen declares his wife deserted and is granted a separation from Beulah Raschke.
Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for through tourist sleeping car service to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Round trip tourist tickets available for sale daily.
Mizpah Chapter No. 9 O E S of Huron adopted bereavement resolutions on September 13 for their brother William W. Vocht. The report notes his virtues and the chapter's sorrow, extending sympathy to his wife and son and authorizing records and a sealed copy to Mrs Grace Vocht. Signatures include Mrs LupiA Hinckley, Mrs Nellie Vonschwartz, and Mr L Lapier.
Mrs Eli Johnson visited Huron on Wednesday. One and a half inches of rain fell Tuesday night. Mrs Geo C Fullinweider leaves Thursday for Estherville Iowa. Personal notices invite bids for wild land by mail. John Simmons will sell household goods and farm machinery on Tuesday Oct 8. Gardener Forest Triplett marries Nellie A Manchester in Golden Rule Garden on Sept 18 1904.
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward if it fails to cure catarrh. It names F J Cheney Co of Toledo as proprietors and lists local endorsers West Truax Walding Marvin Ling as wholesale druggists. It claims the cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and sells for 75 cents a bottle with free testimonials.
Mr James T McAlpin stars in Hans Hanson a Swedish dialect comedy with Dolly Foster a leading support. Both have long ties to top metropolitan companies and Foster is described as pretty young and talented interpreting difficult dramatic and comic roles.
On Tuesday Oct 1 Mrs Carrie Myers presents new fall and winter millinery after weeks in the east selecting pattern hats of imported and domestic design. M Zilmer of Chicago, a competent trimmer, leads the workroom. Also offered are fancy notions and Shetland floss. Call at 954 W 3rd St.
The Morris Land agency sold 960 acres in Hartland Township and 160 acres in Banner Township, both valued land parcels from Minnesota. Buyers plan to relocate and move improvements to the new land this spring.
The Imperial Mystic League lodge in Hartford S C has surrendered its charter and by unanimous vote transferred its membership to the Home Guardians of Canton. Hartford lodge counts over eighty members.
Assistant Superintendent Stewart notes rush of business with over two hundred stock cars used in twenty four hours. Freight and passenger traffic both up as range cattle move to markets and eastern stock fills demand. Pan-American Exposition excursion tickets promoted via North Western line with Chicago connections and an illustrated booklet offer.
One fare for round trip to Minneapolis, Minn, October 9, 10, 12 and 14. Return extension allowed until October 31. Tickets available at Chicago agents and North-Western line offices.
Piano recital at Huron College directed by Prof. Gerard Taillan Dier with Prof. Hull and Prof. Moses presenting a program including works by Foote Nevin Rubenstein Beethoven and Chopin. The text notes readings and performance details with instruction to keep doors closed during the event.
John Y. Calahan, general agent, advertises 15 day tickets for 13 dollars and 20 day tickets for 16 dollars. Lowest rates to all eastern points. Office at 111 Adams St Chicago City ticket office 111 Adams Street.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church announce a social in the church parlors Friday evening September 27. Refreshments and a musical program are planned. The second division of the aid society will run the event to ensure a pleasant affair. The general public is invited.
Advertisement notes listings of cattle ranches and dairy farms for sale in South Dakota east of the Missouri River, based in Huron by John H. Kina. Also promotes a pamphlet on Black Hills gold mining with mail order details for W B Kuiskern of Chicago.
The Charles Dudley Warner Library of the World's Best Literature, thirty volumes, in good condition. Publishers' price $94.50. Will sell at one-third reduction, delivered. Contact R. B. Hall, Pastor Congregational Church, DeSmet, S. D.
Steers for sale offered by John E Ward on time sale. Buyer may contract to take back cattle in six months or hire them kept for six months. Purchase terms and contact details implied.
James Piper offers ten dollars reward for information leading to conviction of those who tore down signs stating No hunting allowed on this land. Signs were destroyed about September 4.
A bay horse with white face about 1000 pounds, a bay stallion colt one year old with white fore foot, and a red milk cow with white face are reported missing. A suitable reward is offered for their return by Jonn E. Ward.
Brockway Huron D offers to attend auction sales across the county by day or percent, handle the advertising, and save money for clients. Coffee cups provided free.
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