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The Press., 1883-12-20
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 The recent purchase of Wm. Waldo of the fine lot of land opposite the house of F. W. Pratt, near the depot, makes a handy and valuable addition to the Pratt farm.
 The ladies' benevolent society of the Congregational church will meet at the uouse of Rev. Mir. Morris tomorrow after aoon and evening.
 Edward Morrison has erected a monu- aent in the i'd cemetery.
 A large circle of friends in this vicini- ty were paiaed to hear of the death If Mrs. T. Merrick last week in Holyoke. MT. Merricks first wife was Miss Justina Hall, daughter of Origen Hall, the pioneer in the thre d business at South Willing ton, and a grand daughter of tn late Amos Preston. She left three children, two of whom died in early childhood. The eldest son, Origen, is now about 30 years old He was married last month, a d is associ- at d with bis father in business at Hol- yoke. The following notice of the death of the late Mrs. Merriek appeared in the Springfield R publ can: Mrs. Timothy Merrick, wife of the welI-known manufac- turer, died at her B ptist Village home yesterday morning after an illness of twe months. Mrs. Merrick was about 49 years old and was an exemplary woman. She was prominent naemb+s of the Second Baptist church and had wide circle of friends. She WIS MT. Merrick's second wife, and she leaves six children, the youngest being about five years old. MT. Merr'ek has the heartfelt sympathy of the community i'll the hour of his derp aflic- tion."
 The Sunday school children at the Thread factory are to act the drama, 'sThere was an old woman who liv d in a shoe, next Monday evening. There wl be 8 Christmas tree resp ebdent with gifts in the hall. On Tuesday evening there will be an entertainment at the Methc dist chapel, TollaDd side. On Wednesday evening there will be dialogues, recita- tions, and singing by the Sunday school young people and children, and a Chri i,t mas tree ill the Baptist church. All in the vicinity are invited to hang their presents on the tree for their frie ids. A pleasant occasion is anticipated. These enteptain- ments in the different neighborhoods are thus appointed on successive evenings so that there may b. arecirrocity of attendance by the young folks and their friends, Id qat ''good will" and speace' on this part of the earth may in 2 measure be pro noted. s
 .-S. T. Preston's physical condition re- mains about the same. Mrs. Isaac Harbin- son Is qui feeble, and has little or no .ppetite. Another cancer yet remains un- der one of her arms.
 Mrs. Dr. Brown is now dangerously Dewitt Manning the other day caught in trap hen-hawk measuring four feet six inches across the wings from hip to hip. Mrs. Rev. James Phillips is stufiag and mounting it.
 The thermometer here stood one de- gree below zero last Saturday night and Sunday morning.
The Press., 1883-12-20
TsbLLA N D. fRRoM "RETsEL. .na

E: The annual sale of seats at the Con- gregational church took place Tuesday.
 Thursday evening npighbors and friends to the number of 35 met at the house of Leonard Gibson, and presented hlm with an easy chair, in cmm-mora- tion of his 32d birthday. A fine oyster supper was provided by the guests, and after very pl asant time we left him to enjoy his ch,ir in peace.
 -The social clubs dances are very en- joyable. At the next on--Friday 'eyen- ing next-a turkey supper will be furuish- ed those who wish at the County House.
 Court adjourned to Rockville Thurs day p. m,. to try tue e,sa of Maine ys. in WilIimantie, hearing fh4 case of Brig ham vs. Ross "a case # damage by Aow- age,
The Press., 1883-12-20

John Q'Oonnor has brought suit against the ex cutters of the will of Cornelius J. .Vauderbilt, to recover 6, ,O0O, the amount of note given by the deceased. The de- fence is that the note is not collectable. as 1t was given for a'gambling debt
The Press., 1883-12-20
MAMPDEN, MASS.

70. L. Davis has sold his farm to Err win H. Temple of West, Stafford.
 -Nelson Carew of Monsnn has bought [os the heirs of Orren. Goodwin the farm beongtpe u tA9 eststs SaF ssogt 2,O00
The Press., 1883-12-20
Ara Court of Probate holden at Coyentr

A T Court of Probate holden at Coventry "A within and for the district of Coventry, on the 5th day of December, A. D., 1888.
 Present. DWIGHT WHEELER, Judge. s. A
 On motion of Walter Abbey. executor on the estate of Justin Jones, late ot Coventry, within sa said district deceased. 1T eFT
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the of said estate to exhibi their claims against the same to the executor. and directs that public notice be given of this order by by posting copy thereof the public sign.pest ir said town of Coventry Certified frpm Record. ' DWIGHT W EBLER, Judge.
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ew York and Ne Y England R. R. Time Table

Additional trains leave Hartford for Rristo-s.s5 a m, 4.25 pm Return 0h, Il 0b g. m., and 5.45 p. Hartford for RockvHe-T 15. 920. a m., 12154.45 615, 1.45 D. m. Rockville for Hartford-5.55, 7.20. 99o m.
 115 2.30, 4 30, 78O p.m 3 WILLIMANTIC AND PROVIDENCE. Wiliimanticfor Providence-745, 1O40 am., 50 pm. Providence for Wiliimantc-645, 10.30 a.m, 4.80
 s. M. FELToN JR Gen. Manager. HDaily A.t. KENDALL, Gen. Pass. Agt.
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TT IS BUT A MERE INVESTMENT OF s1 50 CTS II 1t cures you are willing to pay it: if not you have but to say and have your money re- funded Rice & Co.'S Electric Liniment cures cramps in the stomach and bowels, inflammation burns dpb- theria, etc. For sale by E K. TAFTt. Stafd Springs
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A "a Court of Probate holden at Stafford. A within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of December. A. D., 1sSa Present. JOHN o. BOOTH Judge
 (l9 motion of Robbins Patten, executor on the estate of Harswe orcut late of Stafford within sald district deceased: "' ''N' 1'@'' This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit tne,r claims against the same to the executor by advertising in newspaper published in Stafford. and by posting copy thereof on the public sgu-poe in said town of stafford, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 JOHN O. BOOTH Judre
The Press., 1883-12-20

Professor Proc or does not think that all the accounts publish d in regard to peo- pie seeing the sea serpent are founded oi, illusion or false statements. He considers our knowledgA of inc inhabitaits of the sea exiremely limited, so that it would be more of wonder If we did not occasional ly fad range SD. ci,s tL,n thau we should make such discoverlts. He says: .sFor one sea creature that hs occas,on to come near the surface, 'here are millions which never show thems- Ives. The doubts wh oh have been flung on sia serpent parratiyes autne .ticated by responsible and reputa- bl- p rsons Ire not scientific doubts, but the doupts of smatte er-rs, who imagine that an air of doubt Is an air of wisdom"
 Victor Hugo recently wrote letter to Queen Victaria, asking her to pardon O'Donneil In his letter he says that the que,n of Elglaad had shown more than once her greatness of heart, and tlat the queen will grant the condemned man, O'Donnell, his life, and accept the u, ami nous and profound thanks of the civilized .uzrs,.k1- esft Sss. 2 sl4ssS' tFs kS4sfs aa s ss .sssss
The Press., 1883-12-20

1T g Gnnrt of Prob .ts ,oIden at Coventry. "A within and for the district of Coventry on the 7th day of December, A. D., 1888.
 Present, DWIGHT WHEELER, Judge.
 On motion of Nancy Hutchinson, administratrix the estate of Erwin q. Hutchinson, late of Gov entry, within said District. deceased.
 This Court doth decree that aix months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the to the admnistratrx and directs that public notice be given of this order by vertising in newspaper published in Stafford and by posting copy thereof the public sgn-postin in said town of Coventry the place deceased last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 DWIGHT WHEELER, Judge
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ND EMOyAk-M. Howlaud has removed
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DURE RKt1ssKIY> LEAD. PHENIK PURE WHIEl: LEAD.
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THE BEST WardswSrth, Mart- II pA1HT nST s.s a,a,swssnH,-y ykssAMyyMHEEn yk P
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Boston and Albany Railroad. Time Table.

New London, Conn.,, NoY. 1s. lssa.
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A IL PERSONS indebted to V. M. RLAIS- A. L. Howard, at smith's Mest Marksf sw
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TWO Carloads of BALED HAY ius4
 1 received hy MARSHAL BoLIEAU. The besi
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

AS usual when Governor Ordway finds
public hostility thickening about him he
writes the secretary of the interior a
letter in which his own alleged virtues
are set forth and the wickedness of his
accusers is made to appear in magni-
fed form. His latest effusion explains
his position upon the capital commits
sion bill. In this letter he omits all
mention Of the methods employed by
himself and Others to secure the two
thirds majority for the bill
Of which he boasts, but states
the fact without any intima.
tion that the gubernatorial veto was a
prominent "persuader" in the fiual
round up of votes. He also tells the
secretary of the interior that "nine of
the most reputable men in the territory"
are named in the bill as commissioners.
We are not familiar with the habits OF
all of the nine, as they are most OF them
men of no prominence. But we know
that two of them began their career in
Dakota as keepers Of gambling houses
and that third has an unsavory reputa.
tion where he now resides and where he
for,nely resided. A fourth is brother.
in. law Of a member OF the late Legislature
and fifth is business partner OF anothe
member, circumstances not particularly
creditable in themselves. The fact t.at
the governor essays to ex'
plain and excuse the bill is q
strong indication that he considers it 9
fit subject for official criticism.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
ANOTHER CENTRAL DISASTER.
The Mixed Train Again Encounters
Broken Rail.

The Mixed Train Again Encounters .
Broken Rail.
Sioux City Journal, sd.
The mixed train, by which is meant
the train composed of freight and pas.
senger cars, which left Fort DODGE at
5 :25 o'clock on Wednesday evening, was
thrown from the track two miles west of
Alta by broken rail and several cars
we're badly smashed up. The accident
occurred about midnight. It DELAYED all
travel over the road at that point until
about 10 O'Clock this forenoon, when the
wreck was cleared away. The train
broke into sections and eight cars, of
which two were stock cars, were thrown
on both sides of the track and demolish.
ed. One of the stock ears was loaded
with cattle, the other with hogs. Eight
head of cattle we're killed. Several hogs
were killed outright and number more
mutilated 80 it was necessary to cut their
throats. The other cars were loaded
with merchandise, lumber. immigrant
household outfits and various Glasses of
freight. Much of this was DESTROYED and
more scattered about.
| When the accident occurred the train
was under full headway. The engine
and two forward cars passed over the
broken rail and held to the track. The
baggage car III front of the passenger
coaches partly went off the track and
was somewhat damaged. The coaches
were not derailed and none of the pas.
sengers we're. injured, although some we're
brought on to Cherokee and left there
until the regular west-bound passenpe.
arrived. That train conveyed them to
their destinations. Nearly all came to
Sioux City. The passenger was held at
Alta two hours and half until the track
could be cleared. It arrived here at
2:05 p. m.
These broken rails on the Illinois Cen.
trail road are considered more the result
of the sudden changes in the weather
which have occurred along the line, and
the heavy pressure brought to bear by
the rush of freight business consequent
upon the late snow blockades, than to
any neglect or inattentien to the oendi.
tion of the road by the proper employees.
Everything possible is being done to
make the railroad safe and sound and to
discover weak places IN the rails. The
mixed train between this city and Fort
Dodge seems to suffer from a fatality, ss
it has struck two of the broken rails
which other trains have passed over
within week. The superstitiously in,
clined might be induced to regard these
accidents to this particular train as q
warning to the Central officials to take
the mixed train off the road and supply
it's place with commodious and com
Portable passenger train.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

way to duty which requires that the peo-
pie defended, and from every in sepen-
dent press in the territory, without refer.
once 10 political bias, come the most Just
and scathing dennnciations Of the man
who rnthlessly and unfeelingly over
rides the most sacred interests Of the
public. We see hope for Dakota in this
generous out-pouring of the vials OF
wrath. It is needful and righteous as.
sertion Of the manhood and independence
Of an outraged and loDg-su6ering people.
Let the good work go on until the prop.
er authorities at Washington shall be
compelled to take heed of our demands
and remove the venal wart- that now dis.
figures the fame and name OF Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
The Rapid City Journal SAYS;

While charges, of corruption are sent out
by the press of the territory, and those who in
our Legislature, voted, for the passage Of the
capital removal bill, have placed themselves in
an unenviable light before the people, leaving
themselves open to suspicion that they have
this distric t to know that their representative
has reflected honor upon his constituents by un-
yielding opposition to the scheme. MIR. Now.
Inns course in the house has been consistent
and honest. He has lent his aid to no disrepu-
table schemes, He has worked to secure lc9is-
a.iop necessary to this sec ton Of the territory,
expected. Where he. has failed it has been
through NO lack of energetic work.
The failures which Mr.. Nowlin encoun
tered were mostly met in the executive
office. He could not be pounded into
line for the capital iniquity and the
hand OF the executive was against him
But Mr.. Nowlin has his honor left and
he possesses large stock Of that article
His course was consistent one from be
ginning to end.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

There seems to be considerable solid
sentiment in the country against the
capital steal. During the past two
weeks We have given our readers daily
installment of newspaper utterances up.
on the subject. The Chamberlain Reg
lister has been out among the people and
it has this to say upon the situation:
From every hand and from every farmer in al
the land that we have heard say word, ant
their name is legion, there come onl!
words of condemnation for the capita
steal; They consider the bill only va!
Of legalizing corruption and they fee
will resent it and fight It to the last. Ed. Glenn
one Of the most substantial farmers in the
county, said the farmers of this territory would
never stand it. and no town that got the capi.
tai now would keepi it; the first election would
thange it, SO intense was the feeling.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

Many favorable responses are coming
in to the proposition to hold a constitu-
tional convention next summer to put
ourselves in shape to demand admission
from congress and freedom from car
pet bag governors rule. The Fargo
Republican not only favors the move
ment for south Dakota, but advocates
like action upon the part of north Dako.
to and insists that congress cannot refuse
the legal demands of the two sections
for places in the union.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
SOUTHERN DAKOTA.


Huron is out of house paint.
Deuel. county farmers have Been SOW
ing wheat.
The Huron fire company has ordered
uniforms.
Some wheat has already been sown In,
McCook county.
The Hastings and Dakota is now open
from Milbank to Aberdeen.
Some of the Bon Homme county farm
ers have their wheat all sowR. !.
st. Lawrence, Hand county, is getting
its full share of the early immigration.
Preparations are making at Huron to
build an Office for our surveyor general.
A county fair association Wai organ.
lied at Salem. McCook county, on the
18th.
Ordway has four good hotels and any
number of boarding houses. The spring
rush; is testing their capacity.
The county Jail at Columbia has been
used all winter us an oat bin, there being
no prisoners, nor prospects for any.
The town called Carson, has been laid
out in SullY county twenty-five miles
northeast of Pierre. Another town
called Wanets, has been laid out in
Potter county, on the Missouri river.
Immigrants are already aocking into
central Dakota at the rate of hundreds
daily. Immigrant freight has crowded
merchandise off the Dakota Central line,
and merchants are complaining bitterly
at the delay in transporting their goods.
Ordway Times: Mcpherson county
is now having quite boom in the way
Of new settlers. Ordway is the point on
the railroad nearest that new county
whose lands are nearly all vacant. Par
ties in the east desiring to come to Da
kota should remember this and purchase
their tickets accordingly.
John Colt was on his way to Dakots
with $1,000 in his pocket to buy land
He fen in with young man also bount
on the same errand with exactly the sam,
amount of money TO invest. His money
however, was at Missouri Valley and i,
the meantime before reaching there, b
persuaded the settler No. l to allow hir
toI carry the 81 300 on hand. The youn
man still carries the roll, and the oil,
man will not buy land in Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
Deaf Is 4 Post.

Mrs. W. j. Lang, Bethany. Ont,
states that for fifteen months she was
troubled with disease in the ear, caus.
ing entire deafness. In ten minutes
after using THOMAS EcLEcrR1c OIL, she
found relief, and in short time was en-.
tirely cured and her hearing restored.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
The Sioux Falls Argus gives tho fol

The Sioux Falls Argus gives the fol.
lowing information:
In notary commission. signed by Governor
Ordway q few days ago. the words capital Of
strument is left 80 as to read "at Yankton in
said territory" In view of the above, the ques.
ton naturally arises, where is the capital of
Dakota? Does Ordway carry it around in his
capacious pocket?
Ordway is perhaps little previous.
The great seal of Dakota has yet an
abiding place in the city for which the
gentleman from New Hampshire exhibits
such distinguished contempt.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

Scotland Citizen: Orlway appointed
as one OF the trustees of the north Dako
ia agricultural college, man named
Walter Brown. Is it possible that N. G.
has thus rewarded his old friend and
partner of Douglas county fame? 1t is
not probable, however, as it is Ordway's
practice, after having used man, to
throw him overheard,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

Chamberlain Register1 Comparative
~ speaking, give us failure of the
Sioux treaty, give us suspension Of the
order establishing onr land office. knock
our mail route out of the box; but, Oh
Lord, don't give us any more Dakota
legislatures like the last.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
vox PopuLI.
An Outpoaring of Righteous
Indignation.
The Governor, the Legislature and
their Brazen Acts.
Chamberlain Register.

The only way for Dakota to save her.
self from absolute disgrace is to resist
and prevent the accomplishment of the
capital removal scheme. Ordway can
now almost prove all that he has said Of
Dakota being the home of rogues and
thieves. and entirely unfit for state gov
ernment. This. .slanderer of the people
has used his power 10 prove his ISLANDERS
true. and formed ring that reeks of
pelt to the very heavens. Remove him
kick him out-snub him. He is dirty
dog.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
Ladies' are the Best Judges

On all matters connecting with the toilet.
They have decided that SOZODONT is
what they will have. "When woman
will, she will. you may depend ont; and
wien she wont, she wont, there's nm end
ont" This accounts for the popularity
Of SOZODONT.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

THE Best SAIvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Reheum
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, aud all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cuIes Piles. It is guar.
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price Is cents per bot
tie. For sale BY Purdy 4 Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

$500 per year can be easily made at
home working for E. G. Rideont l. Co.
10 Barclay street. New York. Send for
their catalogue and full particulars.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
Grand Forks Herald.

A number of papers which are under
taking the herculean job of defending
the capital removal job, clamor for evi.
dence OF bribery and corruption of their
appointments. All in due time. Evi.
dence like that mentioned has altogether
to much value as ammunition in cam
paigns to be thrown away for the mere
sake of telling it. Wait until it gets
ripe. When something can be accom-.
plished by telling, it will be told.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
4aily 3ress anil 9akotaiau
rHR DAILY PRESS 4 DAKOTAIAN
IL PUBLISHED
EVERY NlNG-ExCEPrINa SUNDAYS.

TElNs OF SUBSCRIPTION: BY carriers, per
month. $l.00; per year, ei2U; by mail. per
month, ss cents; per year. SlU.00.
Office on Third st., Ptess and Qskotsisn
'''' nowEa s. K1NosHuRy. prop,..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24
Groceries,

To Be found in the city. The finest Of TABLE
BUCkWHEATF FLOUR direct from " atkins
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1883-03-24

Those of the old guard who for more
than two years had been warning the
people of Dakota against the plottinRs
and treason of N. G. Ordway, can feel
nowadays something like those pioneer
abolitionists must have felt when they
saw the great people of the north finally
rise to crush out slavery. Attempts at
secession were necessary to stimulate the
body of the people to rise and throttle
the curse; and the governors corruption
in regard to the capital removal scheme
and measures instituted by him for
fastening his clutches upon the politics
OF the territory, were necessary to stimu-
late the citizens of Dakota to desire to
throttle their curse. Those old aboIi.
tionists circulated their Herald of free.
dom, and these later pioneers circulated
Ordways's record. Directly the former
were rewarded by seeing
the emancipation proclamation an.
nounced-and may the people of Dakota
hope for emancipation If they will
stand as firm as did those noble old he.
roes of the early days of the anti.slavery
struggle they may. Relief is sure to
come if they will only keep up the fight.
The time was when success was almost
within reach. but the opportunity was
squandered; but probably mass con-
vention to send delegates to Washington
such as once assembled in Sioux Falls
would now adopt resolutions denouncina
Ordway as he then deserved but very
little less than he does now; and proba
bly, hereafter when Frank PettiRrev
stands battling for the removal of th,
executive whose corrnptness he knew
then as well as all know it to-day, he vii
not be kicked at and maligned anc
cursed by any great proportion of Dako
tas population.