Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1883-10-04

landscape unusually attractive, and .
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 Il bright
gem in the diadem of a noble state
The town is lad out with a view to an
attractive future. Ground has been
reserved for handsome public square
or park, and is situated on the most
elevated portion of the growing city of
the future. Numerous buildings are
now under course of construction, con-
sisting of both dwellings and business
houses. The most important of these
are new grain elevator, capacity 30
oOO bushels, and a 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.. G. Nj. Vim
ton, who will furnish it in first class
shape, and make it one of the best
hotels i'll southern Dakota. Next sea-
son a 81 900 school house will be built.
There are hereat thepresent time three
kchurch organizations, two of whom
fthe Baptists and Episcopals- have
church editiccs. The Presbyterian So
ciety contemplate building soon. We
are also informed that the MlE. society
contemplate the removal to this place
of their building at Swan Lake. Thus
it will be seen that Hurley will not be
lacking in church and educational adj
vantages.
BUSINESS INTERESTS.
That a brilliant and prosperous fl-
ture awaits the town, is Il fact clearly
indicated in the character of the bust
ness men and enterprises already here.
Nature has done her part to make of
Hurley an important business mart:
has nfact been exceedingly lavish with
elements of growth and agricultural
wealth, and it only requires that the
crude material, so rich in native re-
| sources should be developed by the en-
terprising hand of human industry, to
place the town in avery few years on a
plane of equality and Importance, with
the best and Oldest cities in southern
Dakota. Its agricultural resources are
already developed to a considerable eX-
tent, and the town has ut once entered
upon a career of prosperity unusual
with most new towns of the western
| country. There is much enterprise
manifested by the people of Hurley
| seconded by the officials of the railway
| in the Improvement of the roads lead
ing to Hurley, and during this and next
season numerous bridges will be erect
ed across the streams. which will great
| ly facilitate the means of reaching this
market. One of the most important
projects of this character, is the bridg-
ing of the Vermillion river. which will
secure to large section of farming
country east Of the town, facilities for
marketing the products of the soil never
before enjoyed.
The character of the business men
and enterprises first upon the ground
Is such as to inspire confidence. and
must Immediately attract trade. The
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
railroad company, with characteristic
energy promptness, have construct
ed handsome and substantial depot
buildings, stock yards, &C., and
the facilities for the receipt and ship
ment Of freights are equal to any point
On the line. The company's affairs al
Mit point are faithfully cared for by
Mr.. A. B. Jones. In order that The
feader may gain more comprehensive
ilea of what has been accomplished
Muring the past few months of Hurley.
RXistence, we will refer in detail to the
Emore important features of its business
interests and Improvements.
n TIE GRAIN TRADE
Eof Hurley, like most towns throughout
Mhe northwest is a very important ele
EInent in business transactions, and III
Ethough in it's infancy, so to speak, il
44this place, bids fair to soon assume /
Bsforemost place in the business interest.
Eof the young city. AS the leading rep
tFesentatives of the grain trade here WI
Fare pleased to refer to the firm of Lam
fson & Farnsworth, who have jus
3finished their elevator, before briefl,
1nlluded to. This elevator is one o
dsthe institutions of the town, and one o
(which the town may well feel proud, a!
Git is one of the best steam elevators il
tSouthern Dakota. The structure il
tbuilt III the most substantial manner
;dythe latest improved machinery used
= and constructed with a view to securing
4 the greatest convenience and utility
n IuG ooNco, 10 lCS9 lioli
i base to plates, IS to top of cupol;., ant
i7O feet to opof chimney. The engin
Ihouse is 2Ox30, 25 feet high, and con
ltains first class twenty-horse powe
#engine. The establishment is provide,
twith two patent dumps, and sink ca
Epacity for 1000 bushels. 1t is also pro
Eyided with feed mill, corn-sheller an,
Iseparator for cleaning grain. To b
sEbrief, the establishment is the elnbodi
8Iment of all that is desirable in u grail
a elevator and warehouse, with the lates
Iimproved facilities for the receipt an
3 s|discharge of grain. The building j
q painted brown, with white trimming.
land presents most substantial appear
lance The storage capacity Of the es
Establishment is 10000 bushels. Th
ltabove firm will also deal in lumbe
Eeoal, and building material of ever