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cold hanCs clasklng hls neck, While
his wife, with chattering teeth, whis-
pered /:
William William Wake up
Somebody is stealing your Plymouth
Rocks :!
This was enough to fully arouse
him, for he was something Of a poul-
try fancier, and the Plymouth Rock
fowls, being at that time very rare
breed, had been purchased by him at
an extravagant price.
He sprang out of bed, seized his re-
volvcr, and hurried down stairs and
out at the back door. 1t was a warm
summer night, and he experienced
no discomfort in his light and airy
attire.
Just as he approached the hcnnery
the thief ran from it. No human
burglar, indeed, but instead small
black and white animal, a weasel OF
a cat-whch, Mr.. Perkins could not
tell. But the animal, whatever 1t
was, had one Of his young Plymouth
Rock chickens in its mouth.
The pesky thing muttercd Mr.
| Perkins. 4 wonder if can catch
it, And away he started IN pursuit
Down the garden walk went tho
thief-out under the front gate and
across the road. Regardless Of til,
stones and mud. and of his own scant
attire, Mr. Perkins followed. There
was Il rush-thcn a scramble, a
sprawl--a slitcful scratching and
Spit,ing--and the next instant Mr.
Perkins had the struggling, furry
booty in his grasp,
Fortunately, the culprit proved to
he only a cat. Its victim was limp
and 1;f,la.e
Angry and disappointed, Mr.. Per-
',irs bestowed y nar,iny kick on the
mrlero f li,e, and then, holding
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|hlnd. + .lrnel to rctrace his steps
to the ho lso.
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IF. Studebaker's Le,ter.

TO j. A. GILBERT
Dear Sir: Re
ply ng to yours of the 18th, will say Tie
American Remcdy which you cnc!os" all o
X ] speak from strong personal knoNlrdgc
m behalf of The American Remedy. While
bav, never used it myself for nothing
except y Chronic Disease, have seen very
gooi results from il in other cases very
acute in form and in Urinary cases. Icon
.,d.r il a very excellent medicine. You
need have no icalAin using il, rs it Spcas-
ant to HE taste f,nd Will never III urr a
person in any .l np-. a. il il made of pure
Roots and il"r,F. My family nS"d 2doIen
botlhs in on summer, and my oldest
brother 3 doYfn altogether.
4 JF. sTuDEBAKER
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
er Blade-with the request that it appear in
their next issue. On motion adjourned.
L. G. WILSON, J. T. s.. IRONS,
Secretary. Chairman.

While the HERALD is in favor of the divi-
sion OF the county it is willing to publish the
opinions of others who do not look at the mat
ter in the same light. 1t seems that consider
able feeling has been engendered, by outside
parties, among the citizens in the townships
on 1O6. 1t seems to us that the people who arc
fighting this question are doing so in direct
conflict with the best interest Of both sections
of the county. Every man who is open to rea-
son and will lay aside his own personal ends
and aims Of what he might do should the coun-
ty be not divided, must admit that it is an i'm
possibility for the county to remain together
longer than two years more, and as division is
a certainty in the near future under any and
all circumstances, can any man advance any
good reasons why division is not better. at the
present time than in two years. The division
as contemplated is in justice to all and if it
was not for the insane idea held by few on
the line Of division that if they can succeed in
holding the county together the seat may be
moved to that vicinity. This is probably the
venom that is coming to the surface in the af-
fair, buttheir visionary prof ject will be transi-
tory as the result on the 18th of April will di-
vide the county without a doubt.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
A BILL
For an Act to Create and Define the
Boundaries of the County OF
Jeraulu.

Be 1t enacted by the Legislative Assem-
big fthe Territory Of Dakota.
Sec. l. That all that district Of
country indicated within the follow
ing boundaries, viz: commencing at
the northeast corner of township 1OS,
range 63, thence running west on the
second parallel to the northwest corn
er Of township 1oS, range 81, thence
south between ranges 81 and 6S to the
south west corner of township 1O6,
range 81, thence east between bounda-
ry line between townships 1O5 and 106
to the southeast corner Of township
1O6, range 63, thence north OH the
boundary line between ranges 62 and
63 to the place of commencement, shall
be, and the same is hereby constituted
an6 declared to be the county of Jer-
auld.
Sec. 2. That no portion Of said
Jerauld county shall be- liable for any
debt Of Aurora county.
SEC: 3. That the tax as assessed by
the county commissioners of Aurora
county, as heretofore defined and
bounded, is hereby declared legal and
binding on the portion of said Aurora
county hereby made part of the
county of Jerauld, and the treasurer
of said Aurora county is hereby au-
thorized, and it is hereby made his du
ty to collect said tax in the same man
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
How We Favor Division
To the Editors of the ]

To the Editors of the HERALD.
At an adjourned school meeting April 8,
1888, held at the school house in district No. e.
in 1O5-63 one mile south of Parsons P. o.,
there being some thirty voters present, the
question of the division of Aurora Co., was
sprung, and the meeting recognized by elect
ing j. 7. S. Irons, chairman and L. G. Wilson,
secretary.
The object of the meeting as stated by the
chair was to take steps to prevent the division
of said county as proposed.
On motion of o. Billings the chair was in
structed to appoint committee OF ten to
draft resolutions, and report at once. The fol-
lowing named gentlemen were placed upon
said committee:
M A. Brown, E. G. Bristol, Jos. Steichen,
Jay Thompson, Fred Strasser, o. Billings, F..
Keiser, j. A. Young, Fred Primmer, R. c. Sol
berg
After due deliberation the committee made
the following report which was unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, The question of the division Of
Aurora county was originated, and carried out
by few, and without the assent OF even the
knowledge of the majority of voters and tax
payers llluCICsLCu.
And Whereas, We consider it an act of great
injustice to ourselves and neighbors, and feal-
ing ourselves aggrieved and that our rights
have not been regarded
Therefore, Resolved, That we most heartily
oppose division as proposed. and we pledge
ourselves to use all honorable means to that
end.
And be it further Resolved, That each and
every voter present consider himself and is
hereby appointed, a committee of one, to work
for the unity of the county and against divi-
| sion.
On motion of L. G. Bristol a meeting was
called for April 14th to be held at the house OF
w. A. Morrell, seven miles north of Parsons
P. o. on 35-107-64 to further consider this ques-
tion and an earnest invitation is extended to
every voter interested to be present at p. III.
The following by J. I. s. Irons was heartily
endorsed:
Resolved, That copy Of these proceedings
and resolutions be sent to each paper pub
lished in Aurora county and also to the Letch-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Special
Election will be held on the 17th day
Of April 1888. in that portion of Au-
rora County north of the south line
OF Township One hundred and six, for
the purpose Of voting upon The diyi-
sion of Aurora county, in accordance
with an act passed at the fifteenth
General Assembly entitled: AN act
to create and define the boundaries OF
the county Of Jerauld.' The ballots to
be used shall be prepared. For Divis-
ion of Aurora county, .1es," or For
Division Of Aurora county, No" Up.
1O7 and 109, Il. 63 and the two east tier
Of sections in TIP, 107 and 1Os, r, GA
shall be known as voting precinct No.
one a. Election to be held. at the
house of l. 2. Ray, with j. w.
Whitlin. Hiram Fisher and |. p. Ray
as Judges of election for said precinct.
Township 106 Ranges G3, Ga and 65
shall be known as voting precinct No.
2. election to be held at the house of
Charles Walters, with T. X, Ford, l..
G.. Wilson, John Steiner as Judges of
Township 10S Range IS and &C and Up.
1O7 r 65 with the four west tiers Of
sections in Up. 1O7 and 1OS r 81 shall
be known as voting precinct No 3, cleo
tion to be held at Elmer Post Office
with G. w. Hill, Chas. W. McDon-
aid and A. B. Smart as Judges of cleo
tion for voting precinct No. 5. Vot-
ing precinct No shall include TIP. 106
and 107 r &C election to be held at the
house of Albert Allyn, with II. f.
Brasch, Albert Allvn and Philip III.
Best as Judges of Election for voting
precinct No. 4,
Polls to be open at o'clock a. m.
and close at 5 p. NJ. at tie precincts
mentioned. G. j. ANDERSON,
EX Of1icio County Clerk
Dated this 21st day of March. 1888,
at Plankinton, Aurora Co, d. L.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
Sullivan 1nklings.

James McCarter is able to be out again after
about two weeks illness, caused by falling
from horse.
A V. Custer, Miss Laura King and Miss
Mary Junker, of Marion, Indiana, arrived here
last week. All have commenced buildings on
their claims and will soon be our welcome
neighbors.
Mr.. David Bryant of the same place, arrived
few days ago with stock and household
goods, and will made another Jerauld county
farmer.
Thad Goodwin is again with his father, hay
ing spent the winter in Iowa.
As far as heard from all are very well satisti-
ed with the division of the county. Now let
us all VOTE DADS Boy, JR.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07
(From Aurora County standard.A

ss6s5Vi N1AOAA AuIOId SOuuLy Sl8nuarQ)
Aurora, after it is divided, will poll 500 more
votes this fall than Davidson county will.
Two hundred additional postrofficc boxes
vii be put in as soon as additional room is Sc
cured.
[s udge &Edgerton has given an order for
4ern ofcourt at this place. commencing Mon
sss Nay 9th.
aWaput necessary for finishing the Con-
grcgational church has been subscribed and
work has already commenced
Mr.. Scott, one Of the proprietors of the
town site at Washington Springs was in town
during several days the forepart of the week.
THIRTEEN teachers were examined by Su-
perintendent Owen Tuesday, and we believe
nearly all have secured schools in this county.
Il GOVERNMENT land is becoming almost
commodity Of the past in this vicinity, but re-
are still sold at reasonable fig
lures.
THERE was rush to get the first pail of
water from the new we'll Monday Harry
Hunt came in first with Bob. Welch good
second.
Mr.. 8. F. Boynton has bought Mr.. c. Thom-
sons feed store and has opened out with a
large stock of grain, feed, etc. Call and get
prices.
JUDGE Smith is making preparations to
build a residence east of town, and from the
outlook over 100 residences will be built in our
city ere fall.
If you want to see the roll of the "human
wave'' that Hadley speaks aboutSiust stand at
the door of Plankinton hotel dining-room
and wait till the landlord says sdinner.''
HoopER Bros. s. Robey of Mt Vernon have
issued q land djournal-Chamberlai Register,
We object. The above enterprising firm is
located at White Lake, Aurora County.
THOSE who want division in the northern
part of the county had better be up and doing
or else they will be defeated, for there are en-
iseries in the field setting up the pins for its
defeat.
Plankinton is rapidly assuming metropoli-
tan airs. A railroad ticket brokerage business
is the latest addition. The proclamation in
the window reads, Railroad tickets bought
and sOd."
County 7lts R8ntAlS 1%ssting Of the Au1or.
Saturday April 7th at p. m. The subject o
wheat raising will be discussed in relation tt
its advantages and the best methods of cultiva
tion.
MEssRs. Aud and Schoonover, together
with their families, have moved on theil
claims north Of town. Mr.. Auld will continue
business at his old stand, and we are in hopes
of seeing all of the parties back at Plankinton
again.
THE demand for lumber in this place was
clearly demonstrated at the depot last Mon
day. Surrounding car of lumber were twen
ty-eight men and teams. Each seemed anx
ious to have his wagon loaded first, and as the
lucky man pulled out with his load there was {
general rush for the car door.
Mr.. A. L. Eager returned from the nortf
part of the county Tuesday having built
house on the claim of his sister, Miss Lucinda
Eager, of Marion City, Ia, who arrived in the
city few days ago. Miss Eager has returned
to Marion City to settle her affairs there, ant
will as soon as possible become permanent
resident Of our grand county.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

IL. an eastern paper tells of child dying from
she elects Of eating several leaves from an al
manac They were probably from Virgins
'pook and contained his whopper about the big
seofm The stomach that could digest such
IN enormous lie would have to be iron-clad
and copper-lined
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

CLAIMS that have heretofore been csrelessll
looked after are now being gobbled up rapidly
The only wish we have to express is that pal
ties who have been unable to get the Necessary
work done may not eyput to unnecessary trof
bic by having their claims contested. y
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

An exchange tigurs that there are
102 drinks of whiskey in bond for ey
man, woman and child in the United
States. This is encouraging news to
the Democratic party, the average
imbiber of which is furnished proof
positive that there is enough OH hand
for "smiles" for at least five days,
whenever he can get it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

The gun that has so long been stack
ed in the Ordway arsenal marked
"l'yess and D0kotai071-for spoils,'-
has been taken away and now stands
behind Il desk in Il Yankton neWspa-
per office, loaded for the first man who
undertakes to move the terrific orial rec
ords from that once proud city.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

The secretrry of the interior is out
in timely warning to the cattle.herd-
ing squptters on the frontier prairies.
He informs fhese lordIy gentlemen
that they are welcome to the grass on
all government land, but if they pre-
sumo to fence up any part Of Uncle
Sans farm with the idea that they
may acquire all exclusive right to the
pasturage thus inclosed, they are in
the wrong box, and will be prosecuted
on complaint of any person molested
in the exercise, Of the right OF common
use OF grazing privileges.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MEN with teams wishing employment can be
accommodated with plenty of work, hauling
lumber from Plankinton to Washington Springs
for the new buildings to be erected, at this
n1acn s
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MEssRs. Reed and Akin have a number Of
choice ACCOMPLISHMENTS for sale in the new
county, and those desiring good claims should
give them call.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

We understand that Mr.w. T. Haywin stw
about so bushels of.fisx on his claims in tie
northern part of the county this spttng. Ills
is paying crop and if the flax-mill 81 ereced
as contemplated at Washington sprtngs, me
that will pay two-fold as both the seed ind
straw will be valuable.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

GEO. Chapman, son of the "vilhge BIaeltt
smith," and Mr.. Andrew Bales df stantoH
Iowa, were among the visitors to tie SPRING
this week. u
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

THE division Of the county seems to create a
feeling of dissatisfaction among few Of those
residing near the line of division. But of
course it would be impossible to suit every
body. We are confident, however, that at
least seven-eights of the people residing in the
territory to be set apart from Aurora county,
will vote for division after careful consikera-
tion of the facts in the case, and will concede
with us that it is the best plan for all con-
cerned
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

NoT1cE the advertisement of q. WI Ps Os
good in this ISSUE He is success at apythins'
he undertakes and especially as land Locator,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

The scarcity of lumber at Plankinton dur
ing the past month has been serious draw
back to those parties who are contemplating
building at the Springs, but supply having
been started from the east it is to be hoped
that no more trouble will occur from that
quarter.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Frank Hirshstein, a wholesale liquor
dealer of Yanl1ton, shot himself fatal
ly Monday. The cause is gloom, as
bordering on insanity.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Rev. w. H. Jordan, of 1ndianolo, Iowa, Aa.t
been visiting with his fathers family this wsek
and looking after his claims. s;5f
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

G.. W. BRYAN and family of Greendales
Ohio, arrived here on the 9th ult; their stock
was shipped via Letcher. AN
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Senator Edmonds having been men
toned as a presidential possibility
tho I. 20 Democrats l are bringing against
hlm tsAe horrible charga t,,at ha is
wealthy. The Democratic idea seems
to be that all the honor is in the poor
house
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MIR. D. A. Scott has been staying in Plankin-
ton the past week for the purpose of securing
lumber, etc, for the erection of hotel at this
place. Although the demand has been far
greater than the supply, he hes been fortunate
enough to secuae several loads which are al
ready on the ground, and as the R. R. Co.
have made arrangements whereby more lum-
ber will be shipped over the road it will not be
more than week or ten days before building
will commence in earnest
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MrssRs. Burr & Scott will each build hand
some residences at the Springs during the con-
ing summer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Joseph G.. Chandler has been ap-
pointed receiver at the land Office in
YanktOu.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MIR. c. w. Hill from Stock Valley visited
Plankinton and Mitchell this week on business
He informs us that he has some $1,000 willow
Minnesota, WIN ~TficA
prove the farms of himself and sons In 1866.
1t would be well for more of the residents in
this vicinity to follow his example
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

AMONG the recent arrivals is Miss Dr.. Hunt
ley who intends to make her home here.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Mr.. R. s. Batcman is expected home rom
Appleton, Wis, this week. til
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Mr. E. B. Orr informs us that he will erect a
livery stable at the Springs as soon as lumber
can be procured. Mr.. Orr has purchased the
stage line from Plankinton to Huron, and made
his first trip on Tuesday last. He has COM
Portable, covered vehicle for the accommoda-
tion of travellers and those wishing to visit
the Springs will be provided with all the COM
forts of an old established stage route.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

MIR. H. D. Fisher returned from . vsE e
Rockford, Iowa, Friday.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

Mrs. Wcems, daughter-in-law Of Mrs DR.
Hall will spend the summer here.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

~ several stormy days of last week may
accounted for upon the theory that we have
69iggns in our midst.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

JERRY Donahue, breakman on the l. & D.
division of ths G. M. & St. P, was killed at
Mitchell Saturday evening. He was seen
walking on top Of moving train, and few
moments later was found lying about eight
feet from the track, his back broken in two
places. No other marks of violence were Wis
ible upon his person, and just how he met his
death no one knows. This is the second death
occurring in the Mitchell yard during the past
three weeks.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

TIE following is list of the Grand Jurors
drawn for the term of court to be convened at
Plankinton on the 9th inst:
GRAND JURORS.
c. J. Elison NJ. j. Thornton, j. j. Hopper,
G. w. Mathews, NJ. c. Ayers, Geo. James, J..
G. Palmer, Rees Jones, L. Furgeson, A. D..
Griffin, Andrew 0 Severson, NJ. E. Pease,
Henry Davlin, Henry Ruff, L. Vandermeer,
and I. S. Lurncy.
The following, drawn for the same term, are
the
PETIT JURORS.
Henry Dcxheimer, j. E. Doane, Adam Foss,
Oscar Henry, j. C. Twogood, s. F. Benson, H.
NJ. Travis, Anton Erne, James Clark, O. I.
Goodykoontz, John DeVelder, G. Travels, A.
D. Williams and John w. Anderson.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-04-07

FRANK Rigg, Webster county boy, and for
merly compostor on the Messenger, has pur-
chased half interest in the Aurora county
STANDARD, published at Plankinton, Aurora
county, Dakota. The paper is seven column
quarto, well filled with choice reading matter
and containing liberal display of home ad-
vcrtiscments The general makeup of the
paper throughout is good. In politics the pa
per is staunch Republican, which exactly ag-
rccs with Franks political complexion. We
wish the proprietors Of the STANDARD success
and prosperity.-Ft. Dodge Ia.) Messenger.