Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-10-18

may be obtained. There are some seven
ar eight ST these wells in operation in a
radius of rs many miles Ground Hur-
ley. and the railroad company are now
engaged in sinking one for their use
Arrangements are also being perfected
for putting down well of the above
character in the public square to be uti-
lized by the town. These wells range
in depth from fifty to 100 feet, and not
only supply water of absolute purity,
but that possessed of valuable medlcl-
nal qualities. The expense of an arte-
sian well here is so small, there is no
reason why they should not be gener-
ally utilized for all purposes.
AS A STOCK REGION
Turner county is absolutely without a
| superior in the northwestern country.
| 1t is in its natural or primative state, q
grazing region. The Nernillion river
and its tributaries furnish ;ln excellent
and never failing water supply, while
the valleys through which they flow,
| provide Il range Of pasturage capable OF
! maintaining thousands of head of cat
| tie. 1t is Il remarkable fact that beef
cattle from the native pasture lands OF
| this section rank in the eastern mark
cts with corn fed animals of other
states. The farmers of this section are
already recognizing the superior capa-
I hilitiaS nf tho fry &c ~ stnrl.
! ducmg region. To-day numerous herds
| of fat cattle may be seen quietly gra-
| zing upon the broad prairies, and we
! venture the prediction that ten years
hence Turner Will be one of the most
noted stock counties in America. 1t is
| III the center of such vastly superior re-
sources and and advantages, that Hur-
ley is located. Not only this, butit will
in all probability eventually become the
seat of justice of the county. 1t is the
most eligible location, as well as the
most central, and when the removal oc-
ours, which is only question of a few
years at most. there is hardly shadow
Of doubt that Hurley will be the point
selected for the future
CAPITAL OF TURNER COUNTY.
There are numerous other excellent
features of which this county, as well
rs all southern Dakota is possessed, one
of which we desire to particularly i'm
press upon the mind of the readers of
this paper, and especially those who re-
side in the eastern states; and that is
the adaptability of the country for
FRUIT CULTURE.
The fact that apples, plums, cherries
grapes, &c, are not grown IN abund-
ance here, is not because they Will not
grow, but because the people have
never madem effort to propagate fruits
of the above character. There are GER
tain varieties Of apples, snch as the
Duchess, Wealthy, Walbridge, Haas
Plumb's CIDER and Famous, that may
be cultivated with the same certainty
Of success here, as in Michigan or New
York. The above varieties have been
grown with marked success in Il much
more northerly latitude in Minnesota
for years, and are highly recommended
and indorSed by the members Of the
horticultural society of that state, as
the most profitable and successful bear,
ers. Right here we desire to call
the attention OF those contem-
plating the planting of fruit trees OF
any description, to the importance OF
planting acclimated stock. 1t is well
known that figs and oranges will not
grow in Il cold or northern climate
Thus in the case of apples or Other
fruit, such varieties should be selected
as are known to grow and bear IN q
similar climate or latitude, and beware
of foreign agents or representatives OF
distant nurseries, and always endeavol
to know Of whom you purchase fruit
stock and where it is grown. Small
fruits of nearly all varieties are success.
fully grown here, and all that is re.
qulred to insure permanence in enter.
priSes Of the above character is little
care selecting varieties, and providing
protection by mulching or surface GOV.
ering in the winter.
& HURLEY OF TO-DAY,
in the first year Of its existence, will
compare in many respects with much
older.towns. The young city is located
on an elevated plateau overlooking 8
landscape unusually attractive, and q
few years hence when nature assisted
by the busy hands Of those whose
homes are here, shall have added the
identifying adornments of tree and
shrub Hurley will stand forth a bright
gem III the diadem of noble state
The town is lald out with view to an
attractive future. Ground has beer
reserved for a handsome public square
or park, and is situated on the most
elevated portion of the growing city OF
the future. Numerous buildings arc
now under course Of construction, con
sisting of both dwellings, and business
houses. The most important of these
are new grain elevator, capacity 90,
600 bushels, and large three story
hotel. The latter building which is be
| ing constructed by T. w. Kyle will be
located on one Of the most dedirable
corners in the place and will have two
fronts of fifty feet each, the main build.
ing being three stories in height. This
building which will cost not less than
five thousand dollars will be completed
by the 18th of November next. The
hotel has been rented by Mr.. c. M. Vim.
ton, who will furnish it in first class
shape, and make it one of the best
hotels in southern Dakota. Next sea.
son $1,000 school house will be built
| There are here at the present time three