The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1880-11-11

home Monday.
mir. Farwell, Of the firm, Of Ledyar;
& Farwell of Sioux Falls, was in Cantor
to-day. He subscribed for The ADvo
CATE.
Mr.. Gale and Bogcrt expect to engage
in the banking business at Scotland, Dor
Honme county, D. T. The business vii
be conducted by Mr.. Bogert who has had
several years experience IN Albany, New
York, before coming here. He IS courte-
Gus and gentlemanly in his manner to-
ward all, honorable and fair dealing in
his business transactions, and we unhesi
tatngly recommend him to the people OF
Scotland and county. AS to Mr.. Gale, he
is too well and favorsbIy known TO need
commendation. Suffice to say he is a
gentlemen in the full meaning of the
term. The bank will be opened out in
about thirty days.
The sociablc and oyster supper at the
Harlan House last Frida,' night, given
under the auspices of the Episcopal
church, was indeed successful and
pleasant one. The amusements of the
evening " ere carried on TO late hour, each
and all present doing what they could to
make 1t interesting. The doors of the
house were throwl open, and the large
and capac;ous rooms were soon
flied With merry making lovers.
That interesting drama 'the Peaked
family" created much laughter, with the
musical chimes Of the bells, and the sweet
cords of their voices, all blending toy eth
err IN pathetic strain, made one think
they were walking in fairy land. The
music was nice, particularly the basso
bell. The supper was splendid, the three
tables fairly trembling with their weight
of eatab:es, consisting of, besides the
comely oyster, all the delicacies of the
season. The affair was largely attended,
end nea! sum realized for church pur-
poses.
Among the towns of the valley, per-
haps there are none with more bright and
prosperous outlook than Canton. Sur
rounded by splendid farming country
which is being fast and thickly settled by
an energetic class of farmers, who were
attracted here by the natural beauty of the
prairie land, the richness of the soil,
plenty of range for stock, and abundantly
supplied with clear running streams Of
water. lis true, Lincoln county has had
her share of drawbacks bu, these are over.
came and the future, as well as the past
season, is sure to bring great reward 20
her husbandry. And one grand advan-
tage Canton has oyer other western towns.
she is not ahead of the country, and this
Will sustain and build her up. Almost
every branch Of industry is carried on
here with prospects for more in the early
spring. And while we haye all these diff
ferent branches of merchantile and bust.
ness houses, certain other kinds would
M Get with encouragement. An elevator is
quite al essential and necessary corpora
ii IN, and we can see no reason why this
would not prove a paying investment for
anyone who will grasp the present open
ing. Canton is destined to become a
good marketing center, siren gthened as it
is by such an agricultural country, and
located as 1t is on the cross roads Of two
railways. With these advantages Canton
cannot fail to reach q high standpoint in
traffickngs of this character and rank
above her rivals, provided the present
considerations are carefully weighed
and the proper measures offered the farm
er Those desiring to invest their means
in an enterprise Of this nature, cannot
find a better location than Canton.
We have noticed considerable many
cattle coming into this market Of late,
from the country. They are meeting
with ready cash sales by our stock buyers
and receive Milwaukee and Chicago prices
Farmers and others having hogs or cattle
to market, will do better by bringing
them here to dispose of, than they will
by taking them elsewhere. 1t is far b. It
ter to sell at home as long as you can Sc
cure good round price for stock, than it
is to offer outside Of your county, merely
because quarter per cent per pound
more is paid. By selling in other mark
cts, more or less expense is incurred in
the transfer and you will fail to reap but
little profit in the end. Where you sell
it is expected you will made your pur-
chases, thus spending money away from
home for articles which can be bought
just as cheap at your own door, aud
which, ten cases to one, will prove to be
the most durable at the last. Outside
merchants do not expect to secure and
retain your trade, and of course will not
take the care and aims to suit your wants
as will the home merchant, who has
"pitched his tent" among you and intends
TO make your home his place Of perna-
nent business. Not only this, but he will
devote his entire attention to your needs
knowing your circumstances, and will
give value received for your hard earned
dollars. PatrOniZe home dealers for here
you are safe. Read their advertisements
in the newspapers and when marketing
cattle, hogs, or other products OF the farm
you will know which dealer to visit to
make your bargains. Again we say,
trade at home; patronize home institu-
tons and for the loye Of peace IN the
family, don't neglect the valuable institu~
tions of learning, the defenders Of right
truth and morality, and yet the much
abused newspapers. These are your
faithful friends, and you cannot afford to
pass them by. f-. ..s. ......
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