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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

Vermillion. Apples in abundance are
bending the limbs with their weight, and
within few days we have eaten some of
them grown there that were equal to any
Michigan apple we ever eat. The Judge
planted the trees with his own hands, and
now he rcaps the gratifying fruits of his
early labor. Farmers, plant orchards
don't delay, for time only and a little care
will bring you as cheering and profitable
return as the Judge now realizes.
Elk Point correspondent Journal: Scan
dalfs still in the land and as old sores
have been torn open by the workings of
the court the tongue of scandal is asking
who it was that paid bill of $50 sent
from Canton for the care of Il certain poor
unfortunate, the victim of some monster
of hidcous mien, who to be despised,
needs but to be seen. And, to quote, if
you please, who shall estimate the value
.: Reputation. 7, itiio;.v ~ Il VT stand de-
spised, debascd, deprecated. Who can
redeem it? The wretch without it is I'M
der eternal quarantine. No friend; no
home. Wealth torture, buoyant pes
thence, scum pushed aside by all. Take
everything, but leave our reputation.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Our Prairies Turned into Forests.

The absence of timber on the grassy
prairies of this country still continues to
be a matter OF controversy, but in the
light Of accumulating evidence we can now
come to decision in regard the question.
The climate can have nothing to do with
it, because in these prairie regions there
are often large belts of timber land under
precisely the same climate conditions,
and that the soil is not mfavorable has
been proved by the artificial plantations
which have everywhere proved successful.
Another great gain to our present knowl-
edge il the ascertalnment OF the fact that
since the annual firing of the grassy prai-
ries has been discontinued by the rapid
advance of civilization, the timber is ev-
erywhere encroaching of them. Large
tracts of land in Indiana and Virginia
which, according to numerous traditions of
early settlers, were once grassy prairies,
are now covered with luxuriant growth
of forest trees, and in view of our present
knowledge there is nothing in nature,
either now or in the past, to prevent the
gradual cncroachment Of aborescent
growth over tie grassy prairies,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Interesting to Ladies.

Mrs p. NJ. Lund, graduate of Mrs.
Deinbolls Institute, Mode, Norway, in all
kinds of needle work, which is attracting
great deal of attention, as among the
fine arts at the present day, desires to in
form the ladies and Misses of Canton and
vicinity, that she has opened a school at
her residence over Lunl & Christensen S
store, and solicits the patronage of those
wishing to becoming proficient in useful
and ornamental work. Specimens of
crochet, embroidery knitting and many
useful and ornamental articles, can be
seen upon application. Terms reasonable
Hours arranged to suit the conveiencc of
pupils. A fine opportunity for the young
to learn habits of industry which should
be part Of their education. Main st.
Mrs. p. NJ. LUND.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Sound Advice.

If you are a merchant and wish to pur-
chase carriage, patronize your home
dealers. If you are mechanic do your
business with the people from whom you
obtain employment IF you are a laborer
spend your money with tradesmen, and
thereby assist in making your town pros
porous. If the business men, the me-
chanics and the tradesmen are prosperous,
the laborer the farmer and all others in a
community will be benefited Do bust
ness i'll spirit reciprocity. Let each vo-
vocation try to assist the other, and in this
a friendly aud mutual relation exists
which will prove beneficial to all. Do not
purchase articles abroad which are manu-
featured Or sold at home, if you can pos
sibiy help it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Mammoth Wheat Farms.

Dakota, with all its other acccssions is
to-day evincing the fact that one portion
Of it is the best wheat country in the
world Northern Dakota has at least
some of the largest farms ever tiled The
Dalrymplc farm is A. miles long, and one
mile wide; its yield this year is 100000
bushels Of wheat, and 100000 bushels of
oats; three train loads of wheat contain
ing 10000 bushels of wheat leave the farm
now daily for Duluth; 800 mules and
horses are used upon the farm; this sea-
son 200 sclt-bnding harvesters and 30
steam threshers are now in use. As fast
as the grain is threshed it is sacked and
shipped by car to Duluth, thence to Buff
talo by propeller, where it is sold This
years crop is netting one dollar a bushel,
and the yield is estimated at6O0, 600 bush
els it costs about St an acre to cultivate;
500 men are employed during harvest, re-
curing so cooks; most Of the ploughing
is done in the spring, double plows are
used, drawn by four horses ten or twelve
plows abreast moving, sslook like a regiment
of calvary Or a battery, they plow twice
around, GAO acres, making about 4 miles,
when the men mount and ride back for
dinner, about seven rounds day are
made. This years crop will net about
100000.
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Otice,

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of County Commissioners of Lincoln coun-
tv, D. IT,, will convene at the county
clerk $ Office at Canton, d. T., on the first
Monday in September 1881, (Sept. s.
for the purpose of levying the necessary
taxes for the current fiscal year, and APP
pointing the places of holding election,
and attending to any other business per-
tanning to the interest of the county which
may be properly brought before it, and
which may require immediate attention
Dated, County Clerk Office at Canton,
d. IT,, Aug. 23, 1881.
ELLING OpSAL,
County Clerk.
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Attention Ladies.
ELLING OpsAL,
County Clerk.

Mrs. Hara!dson has received during the
past week large and select stock Of fancy
goods, consisting of Java canvass, turkey
red, black white and other colors. Wor-
steds in all all colors, Zeyphers, double
single and split Crewels and Germanton
wool, turkish towling for embroidering
All kinds of cardboard, beads of every
description; ornamental articles, such as
air castles, vases, baskets ETC., Nottingham
lace tides. A new style of bracelets, very
handsome. Ladies please call and exam
inc goods. will order any article not on
hand, shall increase my stock every few
weeks and intend to sell at a small profit.
Will also keep a good stock of millinery
on hand.
Mrs T. HARAIDSON.
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The Latest.

The latest news in regard to the condi-
ton of President Garfield are favorable
Although he has had several relapses, the
physicians still claim there is hope. The
people are alternated between hope and
fear. Certain it is, that months must
clapse if he RECEIVERS. before he will be a
well man. At present he can only swal-
low small amount of nourishment, kou-
miss being his principal diet. The swell
ling of the parotid gland has caused great
deal of pain, and other complications are
liable to arise. The last ten days he has
failed terribly, but is still conscious of his
situation and doesn't give up life himself
which is favorable sign. May that life
so dear to our American people be spared
is the prayer of all.
Notwithstanding the hopeful tone in
which the physicians express themselves,
the conviction that the president cannot
recover forces itself upon the country.
Pioreer Press, "a.
The condition of the president yesterday
was slightly more encouraging. DR.. Bliss
thought he was gazing, and everybody else
thought he was holding his ground. Sec
rotary Blaine's cable to Minister Lowell,
which people are beginning tolookto with
more confidence than the physicians bull
letiDs, has more hopeful tone than yes
terday. Yet about all there is to base
confidence upon is negative. There has
been no return of the disturbing symptoms
and he has taken liquid food with relish.
His pulse is little stronger, but there is
no decrease in the fever Or in the swelling
of.thc parotid gland. His pulse remains
above 100. The supparation and lowering
of the glandular swelling is the next crisis
looked for, though the doctors are doing
their best to avoid it.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

Rapid City journal: We have good
authority for asserting that good discov-
corery ola good vein Of coal within ten
miles of Rapid City will insure us the first
raiload which reaches the Hills, and not
only one but two If coal of good quality
and sufficient quantity is discovered the
Milwaukee and Northwestern roads stand
ready to purchase the mines and have
signifed their intention to do so. Hence
this is one of the most important enter
prises to us ever inaugurated in the coun-
try. There is no doubt about the exis-
tence of coal here.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

TERR1ToFNOF DAKOTA II Tie Probate co.rt
County of Lincoln Lincoln County.
In the matter Of Application Of A. Is. Wheeiock,
Administrator OF Estate of Ashael ". Hubbard ds-
ceased for confirmation of sale. Notice of hear
ing.
Whereas, A. b. Whoeloci, administrator of estate
Of Ashael W. Hubbard (decs .sedf has made retufu
to the Probate Court of his proceedings upon tho
sale Of certain lots situated in the village of Eden,
Lincoln county, d. T., belonging to the estate of
A. W. Hubbard, which said lots were sold Cor the
sum of S557.5O, and for more definite description
of said lots reference is hereby made 70 the publ
cation of the first notice OF the EalB of the same
and for further particulars of said sale reference Is
also made to the return of said Administrator fled
in said court. Notice IL hereby given that hearing
upon said return will be had at my Office ut the
Court House III the city Of Canton, Lincoln county,
d. T., on Monday the 22d day of August A. d. 1881
at the hour of O'Clock NJ. OF that day, at which
time and place all persons Interested may appear
and show cause if any there he why said sale should
not be confirmed.
Dated IN open court, August list, 1881.
Witness my hand and the seal of said court this
9Th day of August 1881.
II h. z. BENNETT, Probate Judge.
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Statement Of the condition Of the
u. S. Branch Queen ms. &c

On the Thirty frs t day OF December, 1880.
The name OF the Company is Quasn Insurance
company, Liverpool, England.
1t is located ia New York city, at 81 Wall street.
The amount of its capital stock is 9,733, 10000,
The amount Of it, capital stock paid up is &c., ij.
THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Dash on hand and in the hands of agents or other
Real Estate unincumbered ........., 800 1852 81
Bords owned by the company, to-wit:
U. s. per cent, 1895 10000
1875 G90,0,O
" 1SO7's 3T5,000
Loans on Bond and Mortgage ling first lien on
unincumbered real estate.
Debts otherwise secured. .......... i4S 80
Debts for premiums ......-... ........ los ,O43 90
All other securities .t............tl9o 900 0G
Total assets. .........r IL. i ,s3!,a.s g,
LIAEiLITIEs:
Losses unadiustod l0l $40 90
Losses in suspense, waiting further proof 2l3l7 90
Total Liabilities ........... l2S, 1877 IT
The greatest amount insured in any risk 1000.
Net amount premiums received from Dakota 164 Al.
Net amount losses paid in Dakota, Is rs.
State of New York, county of New York. VIM,
II. Koss, Associate Manager of the U. S. Branch OF
the Queen Insurance company of Liverpool, En-
gland, being duly sworn, depose and say, that the
foregoing il full, true and correct statement Of
the affairs of cad Company that the said Insurance
company Is the bona fide owner of at least One
Hundred Thousand Dollars Of actual Gosh capital,
invested in State and Unites Stocks and bonds and
mortgages of Real Estate unncumbercd and wortl
double the amount for which the same is mortgage
ed and he is the above described officer OF said In
surance company. VIM. II. Ross,
Associate Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3lst day
January 1881. THAD ". TABon,
Notary Public, N. Y.
Auditors Office, raukton, Dakota Territory. Feb.
md. 1ssl.I. l.. NJ. Pmrdy, Auditor OF the Terrific
ry of Dakota, do hereby certify that the foregoing
is true and correct copy of the original statement
of the U. s. Branch of the Queen Insurance COM
pany on the 3st day of December, A. D.. 1880, and
now on file IN my office.
l.. NJ. PURDY, Auditor,
The Territory of Dakota Auditrs Ohice.-Where-
as, the Queen Insurance Company located In the
City of Liverpool and State of England has filed in
this Office a sworn statement of it's condition, on
the 3lst day of December A. D. 1880, in accordance
with the provisions of Act Of the Legislative As.
semby Of the Territory of Dakota, relating to In
surance companies, approved February 18th, 1877.
Therefore l, l.. NJ. Purdy, Auditor of Dakota
Territory, do hereby certify that said Insurance
Company is duly authorized to transact the bust
ness Of Fire Insurance in said Territory, for the
year ending December 3lst, 1881, Thos. Thorson Il
Co., properly appointed agent at Canton, Lincoln
County, y. T.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my
Hand and Seal this Third day of August A D lSSl.
10 NJ. PuRDY, AUDITOR.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

The State fair at Minneapolis pro misses
to be the greatest attraction that has oc-
Cured in the west. Some of the best fe-
male riders in the world are candidates for
the prizes. Miss levitt, native of
Minnesota, is only 20 years of age, and
has been upon horse almost since she
could walk has great reputation tor
breaking colts, is said to be modest and
pretty, although perfectly uncultiv;tted.
She will accept the chalange of Belle Cook
of California She is said to be a fine
looking. educated woman of about thirty
years, and member of the Methodist
church. She claims to be the champion
lady rider of the United States. 1t will
be remembered that she won the prize
against Miss levitt last fall, but it is
thought Miss j. will win this coming
fair at Minneapolis,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

1t has been discovered that the knife
that Guiteau used on his guard was what
is called ''cheeser" They are made by
prisoners from the sseeI-shank of a boot or
shoe and also from corset steel. The
one he used had been secrcted by former
prisoner, SO that no fault is attached to
the guard.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

A woman who exhorts among the ne
groes of southern Georgia wears on her
head halo made of Furnished brass,
which seems to impress some of her hear
ers profoundly. She tells them that it
was given to her by an angel in vision,
as a reward for her snrer!stivc piaty, and
is positively the only one ever conferred
upon anybody before reaching heaven.
She claims that its possession enables her
to intercede with certainty for sinners, and
gives her miraculous power overdisease.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Notice to School District Clerks.

Notice is hereby given that you report
to Inc on or before the lst day of Scptcm-
Der 1881 the amount of levy made by your
school district for school purposes for the
year 1881.
Eated County Clerk office at Canton
D. T., August Is, 1881.
ELLING OpsAL, Co. Clerk
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Notice to Township Clerks.

Notice is hereby given that you report
to me the amount Of levy made by your
township board for township tax for the
year 1881. Said report to be filed in my
Office on or before Sept l, 1881.
Dated County Clerk s Office at Canton
D. IT,, August Is, 1881.
ELLING OpsAL, Co. Clerk.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25
Mortgage Sale.

whereas default has been made in the payment
Of the money secured by certain mortgage bear
ing date the e6th day of July A. d. 1879, made and
executed by Warren l.. Dick and Ida Dick Of the
county of Lincoln territory of Dakota as mortgage
to John r. Fish of the county of Racine state OF
Wisconsin mortgage which said mortgage was filed
for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds OF
Lincoln county and Territory of Dakota on the 2Sth
day Of July d. 1879, at ii o'clock a. In and re-
corded in book II of mortgages page 237.
And Whereas, said mortgage was given to secure
the payment OF certain promssory note Of oven
date with said mortgage due an the 26h day OF July
A. D. 1884, with interest payable Annually at the
rate Of 70 per cent AID Hhsrels, in said mort
gage it stipulated that In default should be
made in the payment OF said of money any
part thereof at the time times specified for this
payment thereof or in OF the breach of any
enant or agreement contained in said mortgage then
and in either the whole principal and interest
of said note should be at the option of holder.
thereof, become due and payable, and whereas, de-
fault having been made in the conditions Of said
mortgage to-wit: in the payment of the sum of
800 ..! interest SU aIt,, pay uy "a, 1851
and in the further sum OF $500 annual interest
due aud payable J.ly 80 1881, and the said mort
g8gee John T. Fish the present owner and holder
OF said note and mortgage by virtuc of said clause
in said mortgage having declared the whole amount
secured by said mortgage due and payable, and
tce whereof having been given to sail Warren L..
Dick and Ida Dick morgagors.
And Whereas at the date of tha first publication
of this notice there is due aud payable on sid
mortgage the whole sum of Five Hundred and ono
Dollars and twenty cents (S5o1. 20J of which sum
$4,000 is principal and SlOl.20 is interest. Now,
therefore notice is hereby given according 10 the
statute in such made and provided that by yir-
tue OF the power of sale contained in said mortgage
and daily rejjrtei thsrsYtth a. aforesaid tho
said mortgage will be feorclosed By sale Of the
mortgaged premises herein described by the SUBJ
criber the mortgage therein at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash on Tuesday the 9th
day OF September a. d. 1881, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day at the r door of the court
house in the village of Canton In the county OF Lin
coin and territory of Dakota TO satisfy the amount
which will then be due on said mortgage az afore
said together with the costs and expenses OF sale
and the sum OF Fifty Dollas attorneys fees as stp-
ulated in said mortgage in case of foreclosure or
commencement of foreclosure Of the same
The premises described In said mortgage aud to
be sold as aforesaid the northwest quarter of
section IS. of township 90, of Range so, containing
100 acres more or less according 20 government
survey, all the above described land lying and being
iii Lincoln county, d. 7.
Dated August 10, 1881,
JOHN T. FISH,
Z. Il. W1ssoR, Mortgage.
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Floating Facts.

Canton.
Rev. Webster is stopping in Canton
this week.
-Delong is doing a rushing business in
the photograph line.
Mrs. Hodskiss, mother of Mrs. Tim
Fosdiok, is visiting in Canton.
The Episcopal church is improved
outwardly, by coat of paint
The pay car on the Milwaukee road
put in an appearance yesterday.
Tim Fosdick, started for Chicago this
week, on business trip.
Judge Kidder and Capt. Hughes are
guests of the Harlan house this week.
The surveying party of Oscar Rea
left by team for Huron Tuesday morning
Trains will be running from Dell Rap
ids to Sioux Falls in less than six weeks.
Rev. Wakefield breaches atthe school
house next Sunday at II A. NJ. and 8P.
NJ.
George Naylor has bought a $500
team of Mr.. Churchill for use upon his
hotel bus.
Kramer & Isackson ar putting up an
addition to their wagon and blacksmith
shop.
Tommy Thompson is building quite
an extensive addition to his hardware
store.
DR.. Southland has commenced build.
ing sidewalk along the Main St. front
of his property.
Brother Mathews of the Eden Sun,
came up last night to interview Canton as
to its improvements.
-Attornies Winsor of Sioux Falls, and
f. G. Kennedy of Swan Lake, were at
ccurt en- Wednesday. >.~.-
Miss Hattie and Miss Carrie Taylor
intend to start in about ten days, on trip
through Kansas and Nebraska.
DIR. Taylor removed large tumor
of two years growth from the neck of Mrs.
Williams of Lower Canton, recently.
Mrs. Hymer and Mrs. VanFleet have
opened laundry at their residence on
Broadway, one door south of Fifth St.
Rev. Thomas j. Murrish will preach
at the Methodist church in Canton at II
o o'clock, Sunday, and at Beloit in the eve.
ming.
e NJ. Miles has just received several
Crown organs. Those desiring anything
in the music line will do well by calling on
Miles.
The old log building formerly occu
pied by the News, has been moved back
several feet, and spacious store will be
erected by Mr.. Gillian.
Mrs. Wells expects to move into hel
fine new building in about ten days. She
will soon start on short journey for the
benefit Of her health.
The surveying party consisting of Os
car Rea, George Rea, L. Mann, Willis
Benedict, Marks and Walt Fosdick, have
left for the field of their survey.
Miss Mona Miller has accepted the
position of teacher of the primary and in
termediate department. Both schools are
to commence week after next.
"A social dancing party will come of
at the Beloit House next Wednesday ev.
ening. Supper will be served at Sumner
restaurant. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all,
Martin Lybarger is doing fine work
in the harness line, and has a good run Of
custom. Martin is a fine, steady young
man, and we hope he will succeed in his
new enterprise.
Miss Kate Topper has accepted a pc.
sition in the Normal school at Whitewat.
er, Wis. Weregret to loose Miss Upper
from this locality, but know she will be
appreciated at Whitewater.
The sound of the hammer is heard on
every side. Canton is poor place for in
valids at present as the constant noise
would make sick person nervous, but
10 L A.. ,,Ooo,,
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Land Office at lGnkton, Dak August 10th, 1881
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and secure
hna lentry thereof, and that said proof will be
made befora VIM. NJ. Cuppet, Clerk of Dist.
Court IN and for Lincoln county Oak. ut Canton,
T. on Saturday Sept. 24,1Ssl, viz: W. Friedrich
Ladwig, under his Homestead entry No. $500, Sioux
Falls SERIES for the North West Or, section II town
100, range 81. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Herman Gable Peter Gilman,
Antioch, and Herman Gilbert, 9. X. Howard O.!
Sioux Falls, Oak.
~ GA. WETTER, Register.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

1ankton Press; Co.. Gcroge Ordway,
son Of Gov. Ordway, was married on the
18th inst, at Denver. to Miss Cora Wit
ter, of Denver. The bride has visited
Yankton since the governors family took
up it's residence here and those who make
her acquaintance will not hesitate to say
that the bridegroom should be Il happy
man for all time to come. She is u
charming both in manners an appearance,
and as sensible as she is attractive.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

All work on the grade of the Milwau-
kec road from Mitchell to Huron, was Or
dered stopped last week, except the first
eight miles north from Mitchell There
was other work under contract, but the
order to halt was imperative and was
obeyed. No one but track layers are
working on the Chamberlain extension at
nreSant
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-08-25

One Of the surprising facts about the
presidents case is that nobody has prof
fered TRANSMISSION of blood as cure, until
last week, when New York gentleman Of
vigorous physique, offered to open his
veins for the purpose.