The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-05-05

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ka, and leaves Canton soon. he is trus
worry man, and deserves promotion.
The body of man that became d.
ranged through typhoid fever and thre
himself into the river near Sioux Fall
was found this week. We were unable
learn the name.
While at Vermillion Tuesday we wei
informed that carpenters, bricklayer
! stone masons and painters could obtai
work at once, as they are going to bull
up extensively upon the bluff
The Union county Courier gives in
te-esting incidents connected with the LAT
flood in Union county, but the mirthfr
disposition of Mallahan does not seer
dampened by the bath or "nlucky mud.
i Spring he's come in good earnes
grass and vegetation is springing int
form rapidly, which promises as earl,
maturity for all crops as seasons in gener
al when put in earlier.
! The ferry boat between Beloit and Low
er Canton came near having q genera
smash-up Tuesday. After taking over {
number of teams safely, it got into TIT
spirit Of break-ups, so prevalent, and trieG
! to get away. But all is right now.
| The Leon Bertrand place southwes
of town has been leased to a gentleman
named Munford, who has taken posses
ion. His son will carry on the farm
Mr. Munford is at Vermlllion working a
his trade, (carl'enter)
Bob Laning says the water foated
off the lids of Clay Parks stove when il
was carousing around Clay's house,
! but Bob denied that he sold him stove
of material of floating capacity.
Lewis s House are an enterprising
firm. They keep: we'll sup. lied with
goods in thier line, although obliged to
freight long distance. They have just
received new stock and deserve patron
age,
II. P. Thompson the lively bard ware
merchant of Canton, is receiving goo DIS
daily, by team. We shall soon see
an immense stock of everything necessary
to farmers, housewives, and in fact every
body. GIVE him call.
Joe Tiilottson arrived from Mitchell
Monday, at which place he has charge of
~ rfh ia If
worthy young men, and welcome awaits
him wherever he goes.
-s'herif Dixon and family returned to
their domicile SATURDAY.. The lower story
had boon flooded, but beyond mud and
sediment and some portions of the plas-
tering affected by the water, but little
damage occurred to the house.
Hon. VIM NJ. Cuppett and Sheriff
Dixon started for Yankton with the insane
man (Brown.) He has been taken care Of
at Canton for some time and was not con-
sldered dangerous, but it Is hoped the
treatment at the asylum will cure him.
Now that the water has subsidized the
railroad company are doing everything
possible to repair damaged grades, replace
destroyed bridges. A few weeks at the
farthest will give US uninterrupted or IN
broken rail communication.
WIN. Herman and Chas Reynolds
brought goods from Rock Valley for some
Of our merchants, this week. The absence
Of trains does not stop business in Canton,
the city, at present, being the wholesale
market for number Of points west and
north.
"A. G.. Mold, at Tom Hoods, will
show you beautiful specimen of stuff
ed peacock. Andrew is a taxdermist, and
shows some skill The bird belonged to
Bergstrom of Beloit, and was killed by
dogs.
The Harlan House is undergoing a
general spring appearance, cleaning,
painting, etc. Have you seen the fresco
work upon the walls, done by Shufelt and
Mansfield. Also picket fence will soon
surround the mansion, and make every
thing complete
A party Of Germans camped in Can
ton last night They had been blockaded
over month at Sioux Cry, waiting for
car load OF stock, and after leaving there
had some trouble at Portlandville, being
unable to get their cattle across, had TO
sell at low figure. But they seemed
cheerful, and are Fastening to their destl
nation, which is near Sioux Falls. The
class Of emigration this spriag seem to
have plenty of money.
Emigration started in lively on Wed
nesday A great number Of c0ye-ed Wag
ons were seen passing through Canton
from eastern points, Although Dakota
has suffered this spring, there is room
enough and q good chance yet; the east
ern states have suffered with msfortunes
yearly, and still thrive. Why should our
courageous piooeers give up? time will
develop Dakota into a leading western
state, and we shall look back Oh our hard =
ships with pride, that we were able to en-
dure them.
The Beloit people succeeded in get
ting the Commissioners at Rock Rapids
to advertise for proposals for the building
of the bridge at Belols, but the commits
sioners say they will not let any contract
withouta good subsidy is obtained from
outside sources. Those who are able
should help restore this bridge, ss it Is not
only a serious loss to the people Of that
town but matter Of great Inconvenience
to many Of the Lincoln county people Its
citizens have never been burdened, nor
has the county been taxed for its main
ten: nee before. Public spirit should pre-.
vail over local prejudice.
The merry, merry month Of May, was
usneied in at Canton, not by dancing
abound the May pole, and ram bling around
after flowers, but by The old and pretty
custom, of hanging May baskets Who
that has lived in New England at least,
does not remember the sweet childhood
days when mystery seemed to surround
Us, the first week Of May We would