The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-23

pilfered a few notions, and starded for
home. But the faithful clerk at Christie
pliers sent Marshal Harlan after the man
who was obliged to go back and square up
accounts, costing him bad name, as well
as the price of articles which he had bet,
ter have paid for at first.
Correspondence of Sioux City Jour
nal: A full-hedged building boom has
struck Canton this spring that promises,
before the year is over, to add more per-
manent improvements in the town than
have been made in any previous year. A
brick block will be put up this year oppo-
site Gale & Wards bank. Taylor & Rus
sell are figuring on another brick block.
This latter block will not be built for sew
eral months, but we are assured it will be
extra good when it does come. Canton is
going to be great deal smarter She
has generous, energetic class of business
men that will make the most of her op-
portunities.
Tuesday afternoon, while out on the
river an accident occurred to Mrs. keeler
and Herby, which came near proving fatal.
They found boat belonging to Herby half
way down the river between Canton and
Beloit, and in attempting to sccureit, their
boat capsized and both fell into the river.
Mrs. K sank twice and upon rising to the
surface the second time, with great pres
ence of mpd reached the boat and Aoated
until Herb could swim to her and assist her
in getting into the boat, Nearly exhaust
ed and dripping wet they reached the Dix
on House, where they were made comfort
able, and realized their fortunate escape
from watery grave The current is very
swift and the river rising rapidly, which
makes it more than usually dangerous
Let others take heed.
-Vennor hit it for once. 1t did almost
storm on the 10Th. In response to scores
upon scores of postcards, letters, and in
dividual inquiries relative to what, in his
opinion would take place on the dreaded
10th of the present month, stated briefly
as follows: ''Nothingvery out of the way.
Sultriness, strong warm winds, and in all
probability circling thunder storms, with
heavy showers and steamy clouds, for the
Province of Ontario and Quebec. Hurri-
cades and hail and thunder-storms for
Western States. Increasing heat nearly
everywhere between the Goth and 25th,
with frequent rain storms. -
The Episcopal number party passed
off pleasantly, considering the large crowd
that gathered at the place designated.
Each gentleman received boquet compl-
mentary. number was concealed among
the flowers and considerable fun was caus-
ed in finding the number to correspond
which was pinned upon some lady. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Dunlap Bros.
Genuine strawberries, ice cream, cake and
lemonade was served. The ladies deserve
credit for their efforts made to carry out
the programme, being disappointed in
getting strawberries the night before, and
also music falling at the last hour, they
were obliged to incur extra expense
Notwithstanding the receipts of the eve
ming were nearly $50, they cleared only
SIT. The ladies' of the church tender
thanks those that kindly assisted in work
ana donations. The sum raised will be
applied towards painting the outside of
the church.
Notice is hereby given that the board of
County Commissioners of Lincoln county,
Dnkota Territory, will meet in regular Sos
sion at the County Clerk S office in Canton
on the first Monday in July July 4th) A
D 1881, for the purpose Of transacting any
business pertaining to the interest of Lin
coin county, D. T., which may properly be
brought before it.
Dated at the County Clerks office at
Canton, D. T., June 23d, A. D. 1881.
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