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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

Dakota will have an enormous crop, the
first in many years.-Siour City journal.
This is q specimen of how the Journal is
s'doiDg all it can In behalf of Dakota" In
the past four years there has been but one
crop failure and that partial. Last season
the farms of Dakota yielded an abundance
of the very best grain. The above item
propagated by the Journal will have its run
and its effect will be that persons who read
1t will consider that farming in Dakota ia
vet an experiment when the fact is that the
capabilities of our soil and climate have beer
demonstrated beyond peradventurc.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
POSTAL STATISTICS.

During the twelve months ending June
80, 1878, the issues of ordinary postage
stamps by the postofiice department amour,
10 $10, ,468, ,618 against $18, ,16l ,676 the pre-
ceding year. The Issues Of newspaper stamps
increased from tl.0O0,605 to t1.O9s, ,845
The issues of stamped envelops and wrap.
peIs, from "a, ,618 ,932 to $4,905. .776, and the
issue of postal cards from about $l70, 900 :
600 to 3200, ,63O 600. The total amount ol
increased in the issues for sold to the pub
lie was 81, ,075, ,lG9. or ~ per cent. as com
pared with the previous year.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

Preparations for the payment of the
awards under the United States and Mexi-
can claim commission are nearly completed
at the state department, and in about two
weeks payment will begin.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11


AL those who have heretofore acted, or now
desire to aflliate. with the republican party of
Dakota are cordially invited to meet in their re-
spcctive counties and select delegates to repre-
sent them in this convention.
The attention of republicans is called to the
necessity of nominating candidates for district
attorney in their respective districts, and as there
are 10 district committees, the territorial COM
mittee suggests that the delegates to this conven-
tion be authorized to appoint committees for
their respective districts to call conventions for
this purpose.
&C. MOODY. Chairman,
L. d. +. PoORE, Secretary.
MARK W. BAILEY,
JOHN HEAD,
j. l.. JOLIEY,
ALEN. HUGHES,
G. A. LOUNSBERRY,
Il. F. CAMPBELL,
f. b. CHAMBERS.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
vE6E'T
FOR DROPSY.
Never Shall
Forget the First Dose.
PROVIDENCE.

PROVIDENCE.
drOpsy. was confined to my house more than
. year. Six months of the time was entirely
helpless. was Obliged to have two men help
remedies for Dropsy had three different doc C.
a e Ssads die
At last Vegetine was sent to me by friend. I
never shall forget the first dose. could realize
ITS good effects from day to day l was getting
could sleep quite wei nights began e gain
could walk from one part Of my room to the 9th
er; e;, NY appetite was good the dropsy had at
tine until regatned my usual health. heard
of great many cures by using Vegetine after
got out and was able to attend to my work. /
S st ana 6SasT @ Y aSS say
had suffered for more than 20 years. She says
she has not had any neuralgia for eight months.
/ have given 1t to one Of my children for Canker
any humor; 1t Is great cleanser of the blood
the world Ny father is 80 years old, and he says vs.
there is nothing like it to give strength and life
to an aged person. l cannot be too careful for
the use OF 1t. am.
JOHN s. koTTAGE.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLooD.-M vegetine
@ s T. es
after trying different physicians many remedies,
suffering for years, Is 1t not conclusive proof. #
;l Y91 are as. q sufferer you can be cured? Why is
works in the blood, In tile circulating fluid. It
can truly be called the Great Blood Purifier The
great source Of disease originates In the blood
it, to purify and renovate has any Just claim up
on public attention.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

ties, Union county and considerable show.
ing in Clay county. Kidder and Moody are
very much scattered over the territory and
will consolidate considerable individual
strength from widely separated localities.
This is sort Of an outline of the situation,
and there are many people who think they
can see the direction in which the cat is
going to jump. But they can't
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

The political situation in the republican
camp At the present time. briefly summar-
lied, is that Kidder, Moody, Bennett and
Dewey form quartette from which dele.
gate to congress is to be closen. Dewey's
certain strength is in the northeastern coun.
ties Of the territories and he has hopes and
promises in other localities. Beaneta's fol.
lowing seems 10 be in ths Black Hills coun.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

Ernest Deichman, of Wisconsin, appoint
ed minister to Colombia, was accused Of
possessing bad character, but an investiga-
tion produced results favorable for the ac-
cused.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

A convention of American Hebrews was
held in Milwaukee ON Tuesday, at which a
consolidation of all tie Hebrew congrega-
tions throughout the country was agreed
upon,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

Secretary Sherman denies that he will
resume" before the date fixed by law.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

The American Miller estimates the COM
ing wheat crop of Dakota at 100000
bushels.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

School distr.ct books and blanks for
sale at this ONCE.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
vEGETINE
OWE NY HEALTH
TO YOUR VALUABLE
vEGETIhE.

NEWTORT, ny, April 29, 1871.
MIR. H. T. STEVENS -
Dear Sir:-Havng suffered from breaking
out Of CankerOuS Sores for more than five years.
caused by an accident Of fractured bone. which
ran S Thinning nR g and hayps
me, until had taken six bottles of your Valuable
medicine which Mr. Miller the apOthecary, rec
commended very highly. The sixth bottle cured
me, and all can say, Is that owe my health to
your valuable Vegetinc.
Your most Obedlent servant,
ALBERT Won ROEDER.
1t is unnecessary for me to enumerate the
diseases for which the Vegetine should be used.
l know Of no disease Which will not admit Of its
use, with good results. Almost innumerable
complaints are caused by poisonous SecretiOns in
the blood. which can be entirely expelled from
the system by the use of the Vegetine. When
the blood is perfectly cleansed, the disease rap.
promptly restored, and the patient is cured
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
Che Daily aress aud autntaiau.
The Daily Press and Dakotaian
REPUBLICAN, TERRITORIAL CONVENTION.

republican territorial convention is hereby
called, and will be held at the city Of Yankton,
in this territory, OH Thursday the e2d day of A,l-
gust, A. u. ls7s at twelve O'Clock m, for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidate for delegate in
congress, and for the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before the con-
vention. The several organized counties will be
entitled to representation in the convention, as
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11

Territorial republican papers please copy.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-11
NO ADVERTISING AGENT

can insert an advertisement In our list Of twenty
six STANDARD WEEKLIES, at ten dol!arsa 4
line without losing money. Those advertisers
who want to obtain the best and largest circnla-
tion possible without eXpendng more than from
$50 to 800 should address GEO. r. ROWELL 4
CO, 10 Spruce St., New York.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

The LAKESIDE LIBRARY.-We in
vite attention to the article on our first
page setting forth the character, OBJ
jects and benefcent results of this de-
servedly popular publication. As a
natural consequence of its success, it
is finding many limitations, but they
are got up on inferior paper, with small
unreliable type, while the matter is
also not so coed. Donnelley, Loyd!&
Co., of Chicago, are the publishers Of
the genuine and original Ldkeside. By
the way, it may be well to state, this
name was given it with reference TO its
place of publication, at Chicago, on
Lake Michigan.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
New MEAT MARKET.-In pursu

New MEAT MARKET.-In pursu.
ance of notice. c. A. Hahn, the butch.
er, began business at the Old Market
House on Monday, displaying some Of
the choicest beef ever seen in San
Marcos. 1t was purchased Of Mr..
Horton, and was corn fed. This quality
of meat Mr.. Hahn is selling at from 4
to 6 cents per pound. Cheap enough
we should say. He has reftted and
dressed up the "old stand" in the most
attractive manner. He has liberal,
modern ideas of business, is accom-
modating and agreeable, and his Gus
toners will not be apt to 90 away dis
satisfied.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
The Parent Of InsOmOnia.

The parent Of insomonia or wakefulness Ia In
nine cases out Of ten dyspeptic stomach. Good
digestion gives sound sleep, indigestion interferes
wiSh 1t. The brain and stom ach sympathise. One
Of the prominent symptoms Of a weak state OF the
gastric organs Is disturb .nce OF the great nerve
entrepot, the brain. lnvigorate the stomach, and
yau restore equilibrium to the great center. A
most reliabl medicine for the purpo'e is Hostel.
ter's Stomach Bitters, which IL far preferable to
mineral sedatives and powerful narcotics which,
though they may fer q time exert soporifc In
fuenUe upon the brain, soon cease to act, and IN
yariably injure the tone Of the stomach. the
Bitters on the contrary, restore activity to the
operations of that all important organ. and their
benefcent influence 10 reflected In sound sleep
and a tranquil state Of the n-rvous system.
wholesome impetus ia likewise given to the &C.
ton Of the liver and bowels by its use.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

AMONG the late issues of The Lake
side Library, with copies of which We
have been furnished by the publishers,
are the following: Love Me Little,
Love Ne Long by Chas. Resde; Last
Days of Pompeii,' by Bulver; "A
Princess of Thule Robin Gray Ere
ina, or Ny Fathers SIM In His
Name, and Children Of the Public;'
by Z. E. Hale, etc. Also. six fayorite
stories of Cooper, complete in as many
numbers, comprising the Eve Leather
Stocking Tales and The Pilot at
only Is ceats each. Many will now
read or re-re.d these old faTorites.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

We are indebted to A. X. Williams,
of our old home, Richmond, Ind, for
a copy of his Spring catalogue, entitled
the Rose Gardeners Companion and
Floral Guide" Roses are his special.
ty. A reliable house.
Storrs, Harrison & Co., gainesville,
o., have also sent US copy of their
spring catalogue of New and Rare
Plants, including Green House and
Bedding Plants.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

MIR. lsaacs, rsferred to in our last
succeeded in giving bail on Saturday,
and is ut large.
A Mr.. Allen, we learn, is to rent
Mrs. Cartons residence ia a short
time, while she makesa visit to Vir-
eiuia.
A Mr.. SharpS, from West Virginia,
who is looking for a location for him
self and a dozen or more who are to
follow. called on us on Tuesday.
Miss Allie O'Rier, a niece of Col.
Jackman, from Missouri, died on Tues.
day night at Chauncey Donalson's. of
consumption. Her remains will be
sent home.
The father Of our Mr.. Fry, an intel.
ligent, prepossessing old gentleman
from Old Virginia, is on visit to his
sons in Western Texas, and will re-
main till April. ......
Esquire Breedlove on Thursday 10.
formed US of the death of Thos. Har-
rison, one Of our subscribers, veuer.
able and worthy citizen of the vicinity
Of Mountain City.
We hear it said that Major and Prof.
Bishop will retire from the charge of
the Institute at the close of the pres.
ent term, to their farms, in Caldwell
county, we believe, and that correspond
ence is in progress for teachers to sue
coed them here.
Our Bastrop correspondent wrote us
last week that Miss Emma Garwood,
of that place, whose name the redoubt-
ed Capt. Chiffon once telegraphed from
this place as that of great beauty,
was to be married on the 9Th inst, to
s. M. Hopping, Of Tyler, formerly OF
Austin.
In the person Of John F. Sinks, Esq,
Of Dayton, o., who called on us few
days since, we found not only distant |
relative, but an agreeable gentleman.
conversant with the region and social
circle with which we were connected
before coming to Texas. He is a law
yer and politician, and is thinking Of a
location in this State.
We made pleasant call on We'd
nesday evening at the residence of Nh.
Teller; the new proprietor of the Bag |
ley mill property. He has not yet got |
his new mill into operation, and will
not do SO probably before next harvest,
but is making a superior article of -four
at the old mill. Mr.. Teller and fami-
ly are from Michigan. and their domi-
Gil presents evidences of mental activi-
ty and cultivation in the shape of nu-
merous newspapers, periodicals, books,
etc. The very intelligent and agree
able Mrs. T. showed US a copy of a
P oughkeepsie, N. Y, paper, dated in
1896, which had belonged to her grand.
father, and kindly offered to let US take
it home for further examination; which
we did, and shall give notice of some
Of it's contents at an early day.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

SYMpToMs.-Slight pain in the side,
the skin and eyes assume a thick vel
low coat, digestion is impaired, an un.
pleasant sinking sensation at the pit
OF the stomach is experienced, the
bowels are irregular, the mind fretful,
the memory weakened, sometimes .
slight cough, GOODNESS of the hands and
feet, sometimes loss Of appetite and at
others unnatural craving for food, dig.
illness of the head, depressed spirits,
feeling of uncertainty. Of having left
something undone, but can't tell what
it's Take Simmons Liver Regulator,
it will remove all unpleasant feelings
and make you we'll,
Genuine prepared only byJ. H. Zeil.
lin T. Co.. Philadelphia.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
Consumption Cured.-An old pby.i.

Consumption CuFed.-An old phy.i-
clan, retired from practice, having had placed In
bis hands by an Eas India missionary the formula
Of simple vegetable remedy, for thespeedy and
permanent cure Of consumption. bronchitis, cat.
arrh, asthma, and all throat aud lung affections,
also q positive and radical cure for nervous de-
bility aud all nervous complaints after having
tested It's wonderful curative powers In thousands
OF cases, has felt It his duty to make It known 70
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive,
aud desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free Of charge, to all who desire IT, this re.
rections for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper, W.
W. sherar, 1875 Powers Block. Rochester, N. y
Nv
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
1EEE STATE OF TEXAS.
10 THE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF Hay
COUNTY, GREETING

10 THE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF HAYS
COUNTY, GREETING
You are hereby commanded that you
summon William Cannon, rs defendant,
by publication OF this citation in some
newspaper published in Hays county, for
four weeks, to be and appear before the
Honorable District Court OF Hays county.
on the second Monday in March, A. D..
1873, then and there to answer the Pc
tition OF Ferg Kyle, ss plaintiff, filed in
said Court against the said Cannon, al
leging in substance as follow. viz: That
pl lntiff resides in said Hays county,
'rexa that the residence of defendant is
unknown to plaintiff; that on the LIST day
of November, 1875, defendant made and
delivered to plaintiff his certain prOmis-
sorry note in writing, dated Nov. LIST, 1875,
the sum oil Five Hundred
and Seventy-nine and 40-lO0 Dollars,
payable to plaintiff one day alter its date,
bearing twelve per cent interest per an.
mum: that plaintiff is the legal and
equitable owuer and holder of eaid note,
that, though often requested 80 to do,
defendant has never paid the said sum OF
money, nor the interest, nor any part OF
either; that the said sum of money and
interest in the said note mentioned is due
and wholly unpaid, and owing to plaintiff
from defendant.
Plaintiff prays for citation by publica-
ton, for judgment for his said debt, in
terest and costs cf suit, and for general
and special relief.
Herein fail not, but make due returnof
this writ as the law directs. j..
Given under my hand and the seal OF
SAID Court, at San Marcos, this 18th day
of January, 1873.
ED. j. L. GREEN,
Clerk ID. Z. n. Co.
Came to band Jan. 20. 1873, and publ
cation ordered to be made in the San
Marcos FREE Press for four weeks
JAMES A. WREN,
Feb. 2-4w Sheriff OF Hays Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
Important 10 Young Mon

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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

PRES. CoNNALLY learns from the
Turf, Field and Farm that on the first
and second days of the Charleston
races, which began about the LIST inst
three races we're won by Texas horses,
viz: Two by Gen. Phillips" and one
by Little Reb."
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

THE San Saba Neacs has one friend
whose intelligence and good taste are
manifest. Hear it:
A gentleman, and a friend of the
News, returning from San Marcos,
speaks of the young ladies of that place
as being very, very pretty, and grows
enthusiastic and eloquent on the sub
ject.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

We are prepared to cub the FREE
PRESS to new or renewing subscribers
with the following publications at the
rates specified below, if ordered at
the same time with our paper. In the
first column we give the regular price of
each publication singly, In the second
the price of the same and the FREE
PRESS together:
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

GEO. T. MALONE left on yesterday
for New York city to purchase his
spring stock. He will continue the
system he has SO successfully inaugu-
rated of cheap sales for cash, rs super
induced by liberal advertising.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

JUST So.-The following lines are
from the Galveston NeDs, and from the
pen Of one of its prominent contribu-
tors, Mrs. Mary Hunt M'Caleb, writ
ten in the character Of lover Of the
other sex. We are glad to see what
we deem sound orthodox doctrine thus
sustained by the authority Of lady Of
character and standing. But Of course
some of the prudish ones will be great
ly shocked.
You may talk Of the wise, prudentlady
Who never was known to be kissed;
But give me the dear little maiden
Whose lips eau never resist.
IT'S little I'd care for woman
Who frowned at the touch Of her hand,
But the pressure Of soft, rosy fingers
swear could never Withstand.
Ihave heard Of some lovers who never
Their naughty Duleineas embraced
That 10 all well snough-if they're suited
But Ills not at all to my taste.
Engaged to . girl and notkiss her,
10 something don't understand
Why. never car sit by my darling
without slyly squeezing her hand.
Just think Of It, boys, for . moment
The rapture, the exquisite bliss.
or two rosy lips lifted up to your own,
And you bending down for kiss.
kiss 10 so very enhancing,
1t bears marvellous charm;
Dou't tell me anything so delightful
Gould possibly be any harm.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

THOSE desiring repair pieces to the
NJ. l.. Filley Stove of Troy N. Y. will
please send in their orders by Monday
TO- clock A. M. q. G. SHANE.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

THE senior member of the firm Of
d. X. Cocreham & Co., has lust re.
turned from New York, and they have
a full line of new goods in all depart
ments, to which they would respect
fully invite the attention of customers
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16

GoDEY's LADY's Book for March
is already on our table. 1t has steel
plate illustration from one of Scott's
novels, and full array OF fashion
plates, and other pictorial designs
while the reading matter is various and
interesting. We order Cooley.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-02-16
school Wanted.

A LADY, who writes us from Hous-
ton, and whose letter indicates that
she is quite competent, desires school
or situation iu private family as a
teacher of small children. Her ad-
dress will be given on application at
the FREE PRESS office.