Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-06-25
swan LAKE.

Special Correspondence Press aud Dak"ta'Anss
Swan Lake 10 . thriving community
Guinness Il much better among the mer-
chants and professional men than had ex.
pscted 70 dad il. This little town 10 fortc.
nate in having . number Of active, liberal
me-. who possess public spirit, and who
would build up a,trade wherever they might
be placed.
Mr.. Joseph Allen has one Of the leading
stores and deals in merchandise generally.
His business is arst rate, and more than
equals the average trade Of Yanktoa mer-
chants. His hotel is also amply p~atronized
and deserves 1t. Hackstt, the New Era
journalist is also \ valuable citizen, and il
deserving of great credit. He is always
busy and never fails 10 make a point for
Turner county. He enjoys the esteem and,
receives . liberal support from the people
here. Energy aud afability are winning
for him.
Mr.. Vale p. Thielman does . general
real estate business and holds the ofaee Of
clerk of the court. He is one Of the fret
settlers here. aud is better acquainted with
the country for miles around than any man
in the county. To his energetic and liberal
policy the town aud county is greatly in
debted for the prosperity it enjoys He is
greatly esteemed by the farmers, hundreds
Of whom have occasion to remember acts Of
kindness on his part during the early days
Of settlement here.
Aesszs. Reif d Nagel are prominent
business men, keeping IN excellent line Of
drugs and hardware. Ny observation con.
vlnces me that they are doing . good
business.
At present Swan Lake does not throw its
trade in the direction of Yankton-that is,
not the greater portion Of it. Belsit and
Canton with their new railroad advantage
offer superior inducements, At least in
freights. The Chicago and St. Paul road
will cut into the carrying trade OF the Da-
kota Southern and supply all this section,
even northern Clay county, unlex the Da-
kota Southern can give far better induce
ments than at present. It is no farther by
wagon from Swan Lake to Canton than to
Yankton, and soon the iron will be laid to
the Vermillion crosing, only IA miles
away. Yankton will then entirely lose 4
valuable tributary unless she can Offer
superior advantage.
Kramers stage line is n enterprise that
deserves abundant encouragement. 1t is
the most popular public conveyance that
runs out Of the capital. 1t seems to be the
aim Of the proprietor to anticipate the COM
fort of his patrons and one is surprised to
find the accommodations Of the line 40
complete and reasonable. A good stage
line il . public blessing and its manager
public bensfactor.
The crop question for this county is no
yet settled. Some farmers are disappoin.
ed others are very hopeful, but with favor
able weather for the next few weeks whea,
and corn will make an excellent showing.
ITEMS.
Sixty Russian families are expected a
Swan Lake to fettle in this county. 1t i
said hat many of them are worth eacl
from $4,000 to $4,000 in gold.
Mr.. WIN. w. Aurner is lying very low
with inflammation Of the lungs.
David B. Conway died on the 23d. Hi
funeral was largely attended. Rev's. Hilto.
and Coffman oficiated as clergymen.
Court is expected to convene here jun
25th. Yours, G.
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