The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1877-08-15
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~. .S. BENEDICr has gone to Lcmars
New wheat begins to arrive, and the
the business air Of old times is vevived.
WHAT shall we do for school room
this wiuter in Cantons 5lSi
MERcHANTs are looking smiling now
that trade prospects are Frightening.
1t is reported that Hedges, Of Sioux
City, was murdered at Brulc Agency.
FARMERS do not fail to be at the
Court House. Saturday, the 18th, at noon
to arrange for the Harvest Festival.
We do not know Of . field Of graf n
Eunharvestcd in Lincoln county, and stack.
ling is nearly all done.
u. 8. BENEDrcr wants TO purchase
900 bushels Of wheat, and will pay the
highest market price for the same.
Two droves Of horses are in town and
for sale. One lot isat Martins, and one at
Sheriff Dixon's.
H F. BESEprcr marketed some wheat
Monday that tested 50 pounds to the bush
el, by weight 4. z5s ,s
-REMEMBER that Rudolph is selling
"John Deere" plows at greatly reduced
prices.
STREETs are dull, merchant Is and
their clerks are, not hurried but it is only
the calm before the rush that will surely
come when harvest is over
GEHTIEMEN begin to arrive, looking
after lands, and some who left last fail and
winter in disgust, are returning like the
prodijal son.
I FINE CASTOR On for Threshing Ma
chimes. or other machines. This is byfar
the best oil threshers can use. Cali and
get it at j. s. BENEDIcT's.
THE Harlan House was we'll patron
lied by Commercial Agents last week,
which fact together with a general in
crease Of travel, is encouraging to the pro-
prietor.
-THE Sio.x Falls Independent has
heard tina, man by the name of Crane,
was shot by a young man during q quar-
rel that occurred some where in this coun-
ty We have not, learned Of any such oc-
5currence; it mnst be mistake.
--FRANKJ j. MURRAY is to be associated
with Mr.. Taylo in the publication of the
paper at Bsloit from the reputation Of
these gentlemen as writer's, we look 'oran
excellent publication.
FRED. KEEP, the popular Clerk Of
Lyon county, was ip town Monday Like
a sensible man lie is nut Of the race for
Legislative honors this fall, and prefers
the quiet Of his official life at Rock Rap
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THE funeral of Mrs. Horn was held at
the church Wednesday afternoon. Mr..
Horn has the sympathy Of the en-
tire community in his affection, who
sincerely hope that he will be soon restor-
ed TO health.
Nh TAYLOR, the purchaser of the
Canton Times, has concluded to locate in
Beloit, upon which fact we can congratu-
late the citizens, upon the prospect OF be-
supplied with a paper which they have
fel, the want Of since Mr.. Ingham ceased
publishing the Times.
-IT seems like living once more, when
vegetables that we have been so long with
out are promised SO plentifnlly. We have
been favored with some unusually large
potatoes for this time Of the year, by the
courtesy of J. B. Gray, and green corn al
the hands of Mrs Moulton.
II. Z. MOoRE is once more in Canton,
looking after his property interests here.
He is half inclined to try his old business
here, and let tile boulders If Colorado re-
main unseen further by himself. He
would be Welcomed back as one Of our re-
liable business men IL ss
Nh. HUGH FERGUsoK, of Plano, ILL.,, is
on visit 10 his fa.her-ln law, Sheriff Dix
on. This gentleman is connected with
the Marsh Harvester manufacturing COM
pany, aud says that preparations are being
made for the manufacture of an increased
number OF Harvesters and binders for the
next season. 3 a 7'55. ~
ONE of the gentleman who is dealing
in harsas at Martins was protfered 5000
in gold the payment OF j span. -
His suspicious was aroused at such an oc-
currence in this far Of land, and it being
foreign or Australian gold, be had Syvcr.
nd, the jeweller, cut one Of the pieces in
! ii.=e, .=e, ..e satisfy himself that it was gen
luine. He will hesitate no more, so don't
keep back farmers for fear your gold will
be questioned.
We bad the pleasure Of meeting Mr.
Giles OF Freeport, Ill, who has made an
investment III landed property in Lincoln
leo, He has been an editor for many years
and is thoroughly conversant with west
ern matters bat different than most Of US
poor fellows Of the persuasion, a. he evi
fdeniiy Is favored with competency, as
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