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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
7
Pierre correspondent voices frustration over Dakota Central division passenger service with delays and long waits. Calls for timetable overhaul to shift all trains about three hours later and improve on time performance for travelers and cattle trains alike.
D. R. Mills of Des Moines Iowa leads a major breeders sale at the state fair ground in Huron on Tuesday and Wednesday October 1 2. Aberdeen Angus cattle go Tuesday Short Horns go Wednesday. Breeders include J A Davy Silver Spring herd F W Morgan Beloit Wis M C OhlWinifred S D and Campbell Bros Sippel Hammond Swigum among others. Sale expected to attract buyers from the northwest.
A two dollar reward is offered for the return of a brown panel dog or for information leading to its recovery. The notice says the dog was seen with two men dining east of Huron last Sunday. Dr. O. R. Wright is named in the notice.
City council presided by Alderman Tobin approves business, pays bills, and refers a settlement proposal for the Tredway damage case. The dispute concerns injuries to a team burned at the city dumping grounds. The health department gains 30 more days to run garbage collection. Street committee reports condemned walks. owners of abutting properties refused to repair two walks. City attorney to sue Bramwell and Sutphen to compel compliance. General sewer blueprint by Loweth & Wolf presented and accepted. Arc light request at Fifth and Frank deferred. Sidewalk condemnations ordered on Fifth Street, First Street, and Second Street.
Parker district distribution lists appointments by Congressman W N Parker Deadwood naming Carrol Beaver Byrne Faulkton son of State Senator Frank M Byrne first alternate George Lynn Woodruff Miller second alternate John P Wilmarth Aberdeen third alternate Fed E Pew Andover Clarence Danielson Lead is the appointee. South Dakota state board of pharmacy meets in Watertown October 9 1907 with applications to secretary E C Bent Dell Rapids five days before the meeting.
Rev W H Thrall conducted funeral services in Estelline for Hon C H Lohr a four term Hamlin County legislator former president of the South Dakota pharmaceutical association and longtime community booster His death after three days illness drew the largest funeral crowd in Hamlin County with many state leaders in attendance.
The board of railways in Sioux City renewed sessions after Chicago trips and issued a 2 percent rate for the state. Miller and Smith, railroad commissioners from Sturgis, acknowledged the order but refused further comment. A North Western attorney declined to discuss whether lines would contest or accept the new rate.
The article notes that despite a new post office order, people keep using the 10 cent special delivery stamp. Senders sometimes prepay postage and mark letters special delivery, but most items bear the government stamp first issued for special delivery. The long-time stamp remains popular as long as it is sold.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during the illness and death of our son Albert Edward and for floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Cuas Ospornk and family appreciate the kindness shown.
A southbound train arrived three hours late in two sections with a new influx of land seekers. The eastbound arrival was delayed until near midnight and crowded with tired travelers. The westbound train carried almost five hundred passengers and reached its destination this morning.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana reports long summer cold symptoms and hay fever but says Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package cured him quickly. His wife used the product with the same success. Endorsed by Holland Wheeler.
Pierre reports the Gas Belt Exposition draws large crowds with varied attractions. Skeptics observed the gas belt’s possibilities, visitors enjoyed high quality entertainment, and the Mitchell corn palace program impressed. The exposition closes Friday.
Testimonial heavy notice asserts Hyomei cures catarrhal troubles with a money back guarantee from C. H. Longstaff. Describes breathing the remedy to reach air passages and claims the complete outfit costs $1 and often cures the disease, urging readers to obtain an outfit today.
Tickets on sale September thirtieth and October twenty fifth through the fifth. Return by October seventh. For tickets and full information contact any Northwestern Line ticket agent.
South and east trains run late again tonight due to heavy passenger traffic. Overcrowding as land seekers crowd service causes delays and crowded cars.
An article notes that most appendicitis cases arise from chronic constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy. It claims the product stimulates the liver and bowels, restores normal bowel action, and is mild with no nausea or griping. Refers to Holland Wheeler as the sponsor.
Miss Mabel McCane appeared at the opera house in The Girl Over There, delivering a strong performance that met her high local reputation. The strong company, Cecil B. Summers as Reddy Hampton, lively choruses, and colorful costumes made the western set drama a standout, with audiences agreeing it the best show in years.
For city lots and lots of them see H. J. Ward, over Wheeler's drug store.
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