The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1877-09-26

| HAS estaOlisleu Dase OI operations ap-
parently in connection with the treasury
department, bit whether it is mixed with
angles. lriangles, base lines, surveying
contracts, government appointments, and
thoughts of becoming Republican Or
not-possibly marrying-is known only
to himself; whatever 1t is 1t occasions a
smile, and he too is happy.
| Thonstad is in the mill business, not
the mills that make flour, but the mills
that makes cents; the poor tax payers will
soon know how many mills lie has attach
ed to their pay roll, but this dry business
has not dried up his smiles over good
times at hand. .---,5.r.' -
Joe Horn begins to look cheerful, as
his strength returns, and Us he sees his old
customers crowding his shop, it increases
his desire to be at the anvil where he has
pounded out many hard earned dollar
| DR.. Southlrl bears the prevailing loox
Of gratificati, but quietly intim ates that
it Is excruciatingly healthy.
Gilbert, our former gr;.sshoppcr inli-
Gator, has forgotten how to spell the word
even, and his rush of customers has driv-
en- hin from his observatory behind the
counter. where he suppresses his CONVEX
satioa to business.
SJverud is as Noisy rs ever, but the gen
cral good feeling that his numerous pat
rons exhibit is ample ;iceuse, and his long
sumDer's play day is over for remunera-
tive and busy fall anl winter work.
We dare not enter F,,ss' picture gallery.
as it is full of waiting customers ard we
have too much respect for his instrument
to risk gu, phiz., in front of it; but as the
wise saying has 1t, by their works ye
stall know them," his Numerous aud de-
ly executed photos indicate an apprec.
ated and profitable effort.
Billy Robinson has, with the change of
times, added to the attractions Of his pop
ular Restaurant, and for u few stamps, al
most every luxury Of Il frontier establish
ment can be had here.
G.. 4. Nelson seems different nan
from HE f,rlofn b.c clviiDr int we suppos
I'd he was, since his better half and bright
little girl has come to his table. He has
often spoken to us of the peculiar changes
this country is liable to, and he fully ap-
preciates the glad change that thi, season
has brought; his continued faith in tuis
land is c,l iim,i by The lary. invoice he
has Just ad.lal 10 his stock of boots and
shoes.
Hanson, Y!,om we lately ann nuncei as
being on the eve of migrating tn LuVe-ae,
has shown his faith and wisl,m by re-
naming. He deserves the pltrnna5r that
should be given an honest, cApaoIe and il
lustriou, mechanic.
HarallS,u & Behlmer, under their new
signs, seem 10 u, mrrc crowded than ever,
and the lively tune that Pete played that
lonesome day when the snow and sleet
,vercl their win lows, is changed to Il
quick step that b ,,ners Haradsou to keep
! time to, and attend to customers: they
are satisfied but would be more so if we
could have Railroad.
Thompson sees no occasion for grum-
bling although business in his line at
present is rather quiet. He has sub
staniai building in process of erection,
III which TO store his agricultural imple-
ments, and Is happy with the expectation
Of another lively trade next season.
John Fade, although he was member
of the last Legislature, has rallied under
the happy change; would not sell out if
he could, only ais goods, which he will
1t low rates.
Root says this is no time to leave; we
are just gong to amount to something;
we can enj,y the sweet better after 80
much bitter; ald his addition to his Liv-
cry stock shows that ne will prove his
theory by hts acts.
Otto Rllolph, under the inspiration
that has becom. almost an epidemic, has
filed ~ his huge store with the largest
stock OF wares ever brought to Canton-
His favorite Cherokee is supp'anted in his
affections for tnis towl of the valley,
where he has won a reputation Of an up
ris It business mln, and one that under
stands his calling.
Capt II .rlan is no longer the timid az
riculturalist that but few months agJ
had the Oregon fever, or desired any place
bu: this H. is full h.lgel, successful
and happy Landlord, that knows this is
the country after all.
If you think jim Keller is not pleased
with the way matters are shaping, then
ask his price for his Drug Store, and if
you were inclined to accept it you would
have to tumble elsewhere besides your
vest pockets for sutli ;ient ducats. ..
You can tell how Arthur Rudolph en-
joys things, across the street, by that smile
that wins 50 many customers; and if you
want to test him further Offer him for a
suit OF clothes below what he has got
them marked He will tell you that he
n,s No fears of making sale at his owa
price, and possibly he may mark them up
with the rise of wheat, which will surely
come. ...-
Mark Bailey's leaving tie golden region
Of the Black Hills, and returning to his
old field, Indicates bis belief in the future
of this locality; and if you want to hear
a blast from Judge Clifford, commence
srumbling to him about matters.
Uncle Bob Laning is bound to visit Hi