The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-01-06

since its origin. The history is indeed
interesting, and speaks volumes for Sioux
| City. That paper is doing valuable work
for the entire northwest, and takes the
| lead of other dailies in the west.
We understand that several young
men of town, have formed resolutions to
| abstain from all that's chad" during the
present year. Cultivate YOUR minds, boys,
to be rcsolusc and firm, have courage to
Say NO, keep aloof from old haunts, for
this may be the turning point III your life.
Have this in your miuds-cyc, and you're
safe. Strive!
"A circle Of friends gatLerd at the resi-
dence of we editorial family on New
Years night, and passed the evening in
having general good time. The house
was we'll filled, ant. music, vocal, instru-
mental, and dancing, were the principal
pleasantries of the occasion. Sprightly
sayings were encouraged by splendid
luncheon comprising hot coffee, cake, the
sandwich. and other eatables The mer
rlment was heartily enjoyed by all pres
ent, and when the dial-hand Of the clock
pointed to twelve, the company prepared
to their home by wishing their host and
hostess a--"Happy New Year"
j. W. Sheppard Of the Rock Rapids
Review, was married at Rockton, Ill.,, on
Christmas day, to Miss May Manning.
Wibert has at last erased his name from
the list of "single blessedness,' and grace
fully bows to his weeping boyhood
friends. For years he has been 50 indit~
ferent to the winning smiles Of the oppo.
site sex, that we felt wiling to trust him,
but alas for frail humanity. As we weep
our wiplng cyc' to gaze altar, our mag n
alton tells US he is dwelling in the sun
light of new-found happiness. May this
sun never set or be dimned by troubled
ray and the wave OF life gather gently
around him and his fair bride, bearing
them triumphan,Iy down the tride.
"A meeting for the purpose Of naming
delegates to visit Iankton next week, will
be held at the Congregational church his
evening A delegation, ch osen by each
society respectively, is expected to con-
vene at that city from different parts of
the territory, at the same time. The OBJ
| iect of the convention will be to discuss
the matter Of erecting a college tor that
society. The most appropriate place for
| the building Of this institution will be de-
| cided upon, and other arrangements made
for placing in successful and speedy opcr
| alton this college. a move of this kind
cannot fail to meet the appreciation Of
every citizen within the limits Of Dakota.
While we have plenty Of good schools
now, it would not prove amlss to encOur-
age this enterprise, thus increasing these
educational facilities.
| One night last week while the storm
ragged fearful, several parties of town
"recogniZel the terrible hand writing
upon the wall" prepared to the Milwau-
kcc coal yard after business hours, as It
were, and appropriated several pounds
of the dusky diamonds, to their immedl-
| ate use. Extreme will follow extreme!
If money cannot purchase enough coal to
keep men from suffering by the cold
when the article can be had, they are sure
to resort to some other way Of getting it.
There were families, driven by want of any
| kind of fuel and the storm, to seek refuge
| by the fre-s;de of their more fortunate
peighbors. Such was the condition of
things during the late cold snap, and the
| future prospects are by no means bright
or than they were some time ago.
The last Eden sun contained graph
| ic account of the Christmas eve festivities
in that city. Speaking OF the many gifts
distributed, the paper says that quite Il
number of people in town availcd them
of this opportunity to present gifts to
| loved ones, nor was the Rector and taml-
" forgottcn-baing the recipients OF
valuable watch, silverware, ornaments.
! brackets, etc.,. Great credit is due to the
ladies who 50 kindly assisted the Supt
Mrs. Mcbride, in the decoration or tine
church. Thanks are also due to the 5. s.
scholars east, who furnished the gifts.
! On Christmas day the town wore holl-
day appearance, little or no business was
transacted. At the church iair congre-
CATION assembled to worship God, and IN
the evening, in the quiet Of the home Cir =
Gle. most of our citizens enjoyed the crea-
.nro couf,,ris so literally provided for
the festive occasion.
The board of County Commissioners
convened on Monday the Sd inst. at 10 A.
NJ, Messrs Hogoboom and Brandhagen
and Deputy Clerk Hanson present. r. Z.
Park and Nathan Noble, Commissioners
elect, appeared AID were sworn in, when
Com Hogotoon retired and on motion
Of Mr.. Park Mr. Brandhageu was elected
Chairman of the county Board.
With the retirement of CONS Hogo-
boom and Dean from the Board they take
wsth them the respect and well wishes OF
constituency whom they have served
faithfully and with ability. Their sue
! cessors Mr.. Park and Mr.. Noble are we'll
known citizens of prominence, and sat
,sfactory and promp; administration OF
county affairs will undoubtedly character
;ze their official acts. I. j. Thonstad,
the outgoing Clerk, and his faithful depu-
ty NJ. Hanson, can congratulate themselves
on having won the reputation OF being
com petcnt, faithful and exceedingly care
ful officers, with the first imputation
AGAINST their fidelity to yet be heard. Ell
ling Opsal, the incoming Clerk, needs nc
Introduction to The people of Lincoln CO..
as he is not only generally but well known
as an honest, upright and competent
Young man, and one everybody speaks
we'll of and likes. We predict success
| g. Ill;aa u G. IacQhS. Nht