Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-07-03
SPRINGFIELD.
Tho Imprsssions IL Produces Upon
travelling Man.

tempt to write up Springfield. for 1t has
been done 30 often by more competent wri-
tiers. Nevertheless l will say that sprlsg'
field ,s q very pretty city, and that 1t COM
mands q magnificent view Of the Missouri
on the south and west. When I look to
the Missouri from the plateau where the Gle.
CANT Fremont house is situsted, 1t seems
to me that I have before nav eyes the
safe harbor of Brest, France. Five years
ego l was on my way up tho river, and l
can remember to-day the remark l made To-
Colonel Denman. I said thatit would take
so years before that little village would
grow to be q city; but I am now Obliged to
confess myself q false prophet, for to-day the
number Of buildings. business houses. im'
proyements Of the streets, groves. churches.
school houses, give Springfield a very dne
appearance. Being built on high land, tits
fee from malaria, and there need be little
fears of epidemics. There are here some
elegant residences. surrounded by beautiful
groves, and I have been told today that
boulevards were soon to be planted.
Amsog the prominent business houses
here I can mention Bonesteel & Turner,
general merchandise; McAuley s Hubs.
drugs and groceries. Mr.. McAuley is also
postmaster; NJ. II. Day. general merchan.
disc; ]. H. Stephens. furniture and harness (;
H. A. James, hardware and lumber yard,
John Fry. hardware and tinware; three
hotels, the Fremont house, the Springfield
hotel, and the International. I visited these
places to day, and l was completely sur
prised to see how neat and tidy they were
kept. First-class accommodations are
given to travellers. and people from large
eastern cities can come here, and find hotels
that will compare very favorably with any
elsewhere.
Three carriages started to Fort Randall
70. day after the U. 8. list infantry band. The
boys, 10 in number, are to receive $50 and
expeuses paid, and transportation to aud
from Randall.
The Lugenbeel nine will reach here on
Thursday to compete with the Springfield
nine on the Fourth.
A social dance at Mr.. Hughes new build
ing, six miles north o ftown, is the reason
why none but old men and cripples are seer
on the streets tonight.
Miss Minnie Todd Of Yankton. Is visit
ing relatives here.
Miss Louise Cavalier, of Ysnkton, il
teaching school In this city. and is spoken
of in very high terms by the citizens oil
Springfield.
Messrs. Johnston Bros. attorneys at Fire
steel, are here on business. These gentle.
men confirmed the statement made IL my
Finlay's letter, as to the resuming Of work
on the west eide of the jim. They also in
formed me that business IS very good ia
Firesteel, and that buildings are being erect
ed every day.
Hefner Bros, and w. G. Grant l. Co.
have . full line of agricultural implement
from the best eastern factories.
Two spacious and elegant billiard hall,
are here for the recreation of the business
men and for the travelling public. FREQ
Culyer's livery stable is an institution Of the
town and Smiths barber shop occupies q
prominent place.
In the evening l paid q visit to Nh. L. d.
F. Poore, editor and proprietor of the
Springfield Times and also receiver of the
U. s. Land Office. This gentleman took
particular pains to give me information
about the country; also about the business
done at the land Office. Mr.. Poore is a
very energetic and competent business man
and l am not at oil surprised to see the
Springfield Times, under his leadership,
noted as one Of the leading territorial ps-
pers. Mr.. Poore has IN excellent assistant
in the person of MI. Todd, foreman of the
Springfield Times. Budd was formerly q
citizen Of Ysnkton, and We take pride in his
success. &
Mr.. Mi'lette, register Of the U. s. land office
is n Of the most social gentleman l have
met in my travels. Though overcrowded
with work. he is always in excellent hu-
NOR. Life seems to be for him q path Of
roses without thorns.
Mr.. Austin. from Delaware, Pa, and DR..
Csrlin, will soon put up a frame building,
to be opened IS . drug and notion store.
The doctor will also practice medicine.
Mr.. b. Day is erecting q brick structure
44x80 three stories high, and q basement
The building will be divided into two
stores, which will be opened as hardware
and general merchandise. The hardware
store will be kept by an Iowa party.
In company with county superintendent
Richmond and school director Stephen.
your correspondent visited the Springfield
public school in charge Of Miss Cavalier
The superintendent's visit was official ant
was not expected BY the school, nevertheless
We found the most excellent order prevail
ing, while the exercises exhibited the mes
thorough discipline and a Aattering degre,
of scholarship. h L
The springdelds played the Niobraras a