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The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
NUMBER 81.

The Clifton "chumps" visited
Pierre, Monday, to play game of base
ball with the Reds of that city, just to
give them a little practice to that they
can tackle Harold and some other
clubs. We suppose there is no use in
making any excuses for the Clifton
boys, though three or four of the best
players were crippled and used up.
With one or two exceptions none OF
them did any playing. Listlessness
characterized their efforts, generally.
while on the other side the Reds put
forth their best efforts and got in some
really fine work Their pitcher and
catcher arc both good ones, and put
the ball through and caught it finely,
and were well backed mp. Some of the
remarks indulged in by the Reds and
some of the spectators were uncalled
for and ungentlemanly under any cir
cumstances, and particularly on that
occasion. Whatever may be said of
the playing of the Clifton boys they
are as honorable and gentlemanly set
of fellows as ever handled ball and
bat, and deserving of courteous treat
ment. They were very unwise in the
first place in playing this game so
closely after the Blunt game. They
have never practiced to amount to any
thing, and on Monday their hands were
SO swollen and tender that they could
not hold to a ball If they ever play
another game with this club the result
will be very much different. The score
stood 32 to 0 in favor of Pierre.
i 100000 watermelons would hard
ly cover the number in Sully county
this season, and some Of them as fine
us we ever saw.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
Shrouded in Mystery.

Quite serious and singular acci-
dent happened to Andrew McFall, the
Clifton and Pierre mail contractor. on
Saturday last. While returning in
the afternoon and when just leaving
East Pierre, flames burst from the
sack of paper mail and enveloped the
whole back end of the spring wagon,
extending several feet each way
Help soon arrived when the box was
thrown off, the contents scattered and
fire extinguished. The sack of paper
mail was wholly destroyed, an express
package for II. W. Edgerton, sack of
-four, Mr. McFall's overcoat, and a
pair of pants, coat and shoes belong
ing to Il. Il. Brookings n passenger,
and some books for Chas. Butts slight
ly damaged. The origin of the fire is
a.mystery as no one in the buggy was
smoking at the time. The express
for Mr.. Edgerton was prepaid pack
age and he does not know its contents
or from whence it came. The only
reasonable solution is that either this
package or the mail sack contained
some infiamable material put in to ig-
mite under certain conditions for pur-
pose, or that some one maliclously
threw lighted cigar stub into the
load The sack of letter mail was res
eued intact. The buggy was bran
new one, and the box and seats were
badly charred
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
It's Duplicity Exposed.

The Journal has at last let the cat
out of the bag. Onida wants the coun-
ty seat, and its prolonged and vrtuous
howl against Clifton has not been so
awfully unselish rs it has been trying
to make the public believe. Until last
week it has not had the assurance to
name the island of Onida rs proper
place for the location of the county
seat, its cry heretofore having been,
anything to beat Clifton" and some
of the assertions it Is making in its eff
fort to poison the minds of the people
against this place, would seem to indi-
cate that it is yet "anything but the
truth y to beat Clifton. The journal
is again harping on the old accusation
that Gov Ordway has tried to saddle a
bill for $500 upon the county, and tries
to connect the town site company there
with. The facts are, and il is matter
of record concerning which the Journal
could verify easily satisfy itself, that
Gov. Ordway never presented bill TO
Sully county for any sum whatever.
The Journal knows this, but still per-
sists in its lying statement Had the
Commissioners seen fit to have located
the county seat at Onida, all would have
been serene and we should never have
heard lisp from the Journal about an
Ordway ring" The facts are that
Onida tried To- bribe the Commission
ers by the offer of a few hundred dol
lars to locate the county seat at that
place, but could not buy them, hence
this spasm of virtuous indignation.
There is only one man in Sully County
holding an appointment from Gov.
Ordway, and he has always been out
spoken against anything that might
be construed as being in any way
tinctured with the so-called Ordway-
ism, SO that it cannot be that he alone,
constitutes ring" 1t must then be
construed that the officers holding ap-
pointments from the Commissioners
constitute the ring This being the con.
struction, this same Evarts, senior,
of the Journal, Justice of the Peace,
must be n member of this rascally ring.
We must insist upon his immediate
resignation The ring must be
busted" There is also one of the
Onida town site proprietors who be-
longs To this ring. Onida wants the
county seat. Down with the ring
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
Clifton will soon have a good har-

Clifton will soon have a good har.
ness shop.
There are some splendid pieces oil
flax in this country.
L. j. Billings, prominent Fair.
bank attorney, was in town yesterday
Our list has been increased by over
100 within the last few weeks, and still
the good work goes on.
Clifton is gently getting there with
business enterprises. Two new ones
are expected this month, and others
being talked up.
The Central Committee meets
next Friday to fix the date of the Re.
publican County Convention to place
the county officers in the field and to
elect four delegates to the District
Legislative Convention.
The Cole Bros. moved J. A. Me-
looms new residence into the village
the first of the week and planted it on
Fremont street. 1t is neatly con-
structed and tasty little building lath-
ed and plastcred inside and adds to
the appearance of town.
Yesterday afternoon G.. J. Millett,
drove into town with double buggy
belonging to n. II. Young, and little
while afterward flames were observed
bursting out around the hind seat. A
crowd at once gathered and extinguish-
ed the fire, but not before rubber coat
and hat belonging to c. NJ. Carr were
destroyed, and an overcoat b, longing
to j. j. Mcdonald. The buggy box
and seat was considerably charred
The origin of this fire is as much of a
mystery rs that of the mail wagon.
For SALE.-Three good pigs, one
horse and one light wagon. Enquire
of SERGT. WM. BRowS,
P.O. Box ), Fort Sully, ID. Il.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

The man with quarter section of
real estate in his eye was numerous,
Wednesday. Dirt circulated freely.
Andrew McFall moved to town
the first of the week, and will find it
more convenient to his labor of carry
ing the mails.
Miss Emma Smith, a resident of
Iowa township last year, has just re-
turned to Pierre from Iowa, where she
has been spending some weeks.
The Carson Herald has several
times reiterated the statement that
County Clerk j. A. Meloon left New
Hampshire with his appointment in
his pocket. Through his ignorance
and the malevolence of his spleen,
Frost is fast gaining for himself the
contempt of the fair-minded and intel
ligent people of Sully County. In jus
tice to Mr.. Meloon we desire to state
the facts in connection Herewith which
are we'll known to many. Mr. Meloon
received his appointment from the
Commissioners of Sully county, and was
sworn in at the same time rs was the
Probate Judge, County Treasurer, JUS
tices of the Peace and other officers,
with whom he was appointed. This is a
matter of record open to the inspection
of all. Furthermore, in conversation
with Mr. Meloon he informs us that he
came here from Washington d. G., and
has not lived in New Hampshire for
five years prior to that time. He also
tells us that he came to Dakota for the
purpose of getting some land and gong
into business, and had been here two
months and had taken his land before
he was appointed to his present posi-
tlop.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

-Wasgatt has $4,000 to loan on
Chattel Security. lS-3t
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

H. w. Edgerton took in the circns
at Pierre, Wednesday.
1t will be good time to put down
wells this fall. Water secured during
the dry season is likely to be lasting.
-Thos. Phillips, about three miles
northwest, threshed the middle of the
week. His wheat went about ten
bushels per acre, which, considering
circumstances, is fair yield. He has
as fine quality of oats rs we have
seen in long time, but the yield was
light. His total crop was 400 bushels.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

Hanks & Laybourn, of Fairbank,
d. T., will buy and sell cheap decided
land in Sully county. l1tf
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
% CENTS
FOR THE CAMPAIGN 8!

THE SuLLY COUNTY WATcHMAN will
be sent to any address until Nov 10,
1884, for only 25 Cents, and will keep
its readers posted on the progress and
result of the Presider tial campaign,
the result i'm the II states which hold
elections prior to November, and in
county and local matters in general.
Call on or address
WALTER & GRoPENGIEsER,
Clifton, Sully Co, Oak,
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

All parties desiring anything in
the horse-shoeing, wagon repairing or
wood and iron work, can get good
work and low prices by calling at my
shop in Clifton.
JOSEPH KoKEsH.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
HAYDEN BROS,
PIERRE. DAKOTA.
WE NOW HAVE A VERY LARGE AND EXTENSIVE
STOCK OF

Which have lots within the days Consequently
following prices which be
United States This language nevertheless call and
be the eproof:
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

There is scheme on foot by Demo
Gratis and Independent howlers to pack
Republican conventions and run them
i'm their own interests. Turn out
the Convention ut Clifton next Friday,
Sept. 18th, and nip this scheme in the
bud If the Democrats, Independents,
or any other party desires to place a
ticket or men in the field, let them do
so openly and honorably.
WANTED.-To loan $40, 900 on lands
in Sully county.
HANKS x LAYBoURN, Fairhank
500 will buy span of work
horses of III. &. Pease, on the Okobojo
near Carson.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
SULLY COUNTY.

Commissioners.-B. p. Hoover. Chair
man; 4. w. Eakin, G. NJ. Carr.
SHERIFF.. J. Millett, -Jr.
Treasurer-Charles Agar
Coroner
Surveyor-William Ashley Jones.
Assessor-Jos. r. Mcdonald.
Clnrk of Court-H. w. Edgerton.
Judge of Prohate-Merit Sweny.
Superintendent of Schools-David Sta
plies
Register of Deeds and Ex- Officio County
Clerk. J. A. Meloou.
Justices of the Pcace-Wm. p. Ross, G..
W. Everts. ID. c. Nicol. ID. ID. Bryant.
Constables-Henry w. Sprague, Thomas
III. Tolton, Geo. H. Pease.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
OFFICIAL PAPER OF SULLY COUNTY.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL.

TERRITORIAL.
Delegate in Congress-. B. Raymond
Governor-G. A. Pierce.
Secretary-J. III. Teller.
Trcasurer-W. III. McVay.
Auditor-Georgc l.. Ordway.
Surveyor General-Cortez s. Fesscnden.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
W. ii. III. Beadle.
Chief Justice of Supreme Court-Alonzo
j. Edgerton.
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
WIN. +. J. Church, c. s. Palmer, s. B.
Hudson.
United States District Attorney-Hugh
j. Campbell.
United States Marshal-Harrison Allen.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06

-Wasgatt, of Clifton, will furnish
money on final proofs at straight 10
per cent. 10
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1884-09-06
Teachers Examination.

The next regular meeting for the ex-
animation of persons desiring to teach
in the schools of Sully county, will be
held at Clifton on Tuesday, Sept 80,
1884, commencing at 10 o'clock a m.
d. STAPLES,
County Superintendent of Schools.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18
A LUCKY SLIP.

1t was about II o'clock on a dark, cold
February night; the rain had been pour
ing down steadily for several days. One
could hardly imsgiue a more bleak,
desolate station than Elmwood on that
night
Mr. Hugh Lambert, as he got out of
the train and went to look after his bag.
gage, felt thankful that he had only n
mile to drive before reaching home.
As rule, few passengers alighted at
Elmwood by that late train, but on this
night there were two besides Hugh Lam
bert-a lady and her maid, with a good
ly pile ofluggage. Hugh was wondering
little as to where they could be going
when he heard the girl ask the station
master if there was carriage waiting
from Mrs. Newton's, of Prararton.
why, the road has been blocked since
G o'clock, miss! There's been a big land
slip"
Hugh Lambert was listening with some
into!5st ME-. Newton was his nearest
neighbor and great friend Of his; this
must be hes niece, of whom De had often
heard BE approached the lady and
raised his bat caur,eo1aly.
'I asa sorry to say there is no otLal
road TO rnar,opi norris thoro ans way 20.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18
A pair of fly specs will not ass,

"A pair OF fly specs will not ass,
weak eyes.
When is bair dresser like Fem
ian? When he's a head center.
There is one respect in which fash
ionable young ladies and old herring
fishermen are exactly nlike--they bo h
spend the greater part of their time
Dragging about last years catch.
Why go about with that aching head :?
Try Ayers Pills. They will relieve the
stomach, restore the digestive organs to
healthy action, remoYe the distractions
that depress nerves and brain, and thus
cure your headache permanently.
EARLY to bed and early to rise will
all be IN VAN if you don't advertise-iu in
the CARBON ADVOCATE. published at Lo-
hi yhton.
-"Hugging Societies" have been in
tro luced in Missouri to swell the church
tr sasuries. The, hugs range in price
from twenty-five cents to two dollars.
This may be something now in Missouri
but for years churches here have found
it tight squeeze to keep their treas
uries provided with cash.
"A Thorough Course Of Acker's Blood
Elixir will remove all taint from the
blood. 1t cures Scrofula, Ulcers, Bolls and
Pimples Sold by c. T. Horn, Lehightou,
and W Biery, Weissport.
"A modern philosopher thinks it
mistake to suppose that women have
stronger attachments than men. A man
is often attached to an ola hat; bat who
ever heard of a woman being attached
TO an old bonnet? he asks.
THAT was a very narrow escape you
had last night, George. just as Pa en-
tered the front door You escaped by the
side door" Eyes, quite an oscaPade. 9"
She laughed heartily and placed his No
8 hat where he could grab it at mo-
ments notice.
ACKER'S BLOOD ELIXER guaranteed,
will cure all kinds OF, blood poisoning ia
heriteR or contracted. Sold BY DR.. Horn
Lehightou, aud W Biery, Weissport.
There IS stagnant pool in a Flori-
da forest particularly lonesome aud Sc
cludod. Thirty years ago lover was
SHOT and thrown iuIo il by the father of
his sweetheart, who at onco drowned
herself in tho same water; aud the be-
lief is held amoug the people of that re-
gion that no visitor to the spot can AVOID
an intense depression OF spirits, ooea-
stoned by the broodIng ghosts of tho
pair
Aeseg Celebrated English Remedy 70
Coughs CEd. aad Consumption. Sold ar
/ usono "a guarantee uy ur Horn, Leliglon,
a1i ~ L.eryl Wc--pa.t.
Toe Duas of hrsyu says tle world
B 10 ten miillla ygale
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18
DON'T BE IN A HURRY.

Don't be in hurry to answer yes or no;
Nothing's lost by being reasonably slow.
In hasty moment you may give consent,
And through years oftorment loisurely re.
pent.
If a lover seeks you to become his wife,
Happiness or misery may be yours for life;
Don't be in hurry your feelings to confess
But think the matter over before you ans
wer yes.
Should one ask forgiveness for a grave of.
fence,
Honest tears betraying earnest penitence,
Pity and console him and his fears alay,
And dou't be in a hurry to drive the child
away.
Hurry brings us worry; worry wears us out,
Easy going people know what they re
about.
Heedless haste will bring us surely to the
ditch,
And trouble overwhelm US if we hurry to
De rich,
Don't be in hurry to throw yourself away
By the side Of wisdom for while delav.
Make your life worth Lying; nobly act
your part;
And don't be in hurry to spoil it at the
start.
Don't be in a hurry to speak an angry
word;
Don't be in hurry to spread the tale you
heard.
Don't be in hurry with evil ones to go;
And don't be in a hurry to answer yes or no
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18
A Lucky Accident.

II say, Charlie, you have done for
yourself this time' said pretty Doris
Thornton 10 her adorer, Charlie Ring
wood. of the Chalkshire regiment,ns as they
were sitting together after dinner in the
conservatory, "by speaking as you did
at dinner against steam launches, and
saying that the men who owned them and
used them we're cads. Papa just bought
one, aud next to his fishing, has made it
his great hobby"
When the young people had returned
to the drawing-room it was very evident
that tire 'old boy" was disturbed. The
blow had been dealt, and it ranked be-
meath the capacious waistcoat of the
wealthy old stock-broker. He answered
lis guest in curt monOsyllables, and
finally, when it was time for the young
man to return downward, instead of Offer
ing him one of his famous Atomic Car
unchos, shaking his hand heartily, and
expressing hope to see him again soon,
the old gentleman assumed a severe air
and said:
"Ahem-Mr. Ringwood, of course
ahem-a gentleman Of your refined
tastes could never-aEem-think OF
marrying the daughter Of a cad who
keeps steam launch! Ahem-good
night, sir"
Charles was staggered, and looked
pleadingly at Doris, who, however, only
shook her head slowly aud significantly.
The next morning brought him, instead
of hope, a letter from his sweetheart,
which made him absolutely miserable.
1t was Gs follows:
My DEAREST CHARLIE: have snatched
n moment to write these few lines Papa
was in an awful rage last night after you
/ had gone; called you an insoleut puppy
and all sorts of things, which l should
not have minded had be not wound uI
! by foIbidding me to hold any further
! communication with you, and saying that
/ man who would be ashamed of bis
| father-in-lRw because he kept a steam
launch was not fit husband for hi:
daughter, What are we TO do? Ever youl
afIectiUnate DoRIs THORNTON.
In the evening he went to his club
where he met with his school-fell)w
Jack Raggles. Now, Jack Raggles, al
though continually in difficulty himself
was famous for his ingenuity in gettin,
other mCn out OF their troubles. So L
got Jack Baga'as into quiet coruersn'
there, oyer sherry aud bliters, he laiD
The facts OF the case before him.
Jack was silent Tor few moments aul
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18

A man who works beyond the sur
face of things, though he may be wrong
himself. yet he clears the way for others,
and may chance to make even bis errors
subseryient to the cause Of truth,
A child like letter often goes as
tray through being badly directed,
Industry needs not wish, aud who
lives upon hope will die f ting.
beware Of hating men Tor their opin-
ions, or of adopting their doctrines be-
cause you love and venerate their viz
tues.
A false friend is like a shadow on a
dial; it appears in clear weather, but
yauishes as soon as q eloud approaches.
God has so arranged the ehronomo-
try Of tur sgiIs that there shall Je
ta1usaudsog si!eutlnoments between lLl
striking hours.
-He said L,r hair Was dyeiaui wheu
she Indignantly said "Is falsel f.,
said Le presumed So.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18

The Rev. Geo II. Thayer, Of Bourbon
Ind, saws: Both myself aud wife owe out
| lives To- Shiloh's Consumption Cure" Sold
bv, W F Biery, Wessport, and c T Horn
| Lehighton.
Arc you made miserable by indigestion
constipation. dizziness, loss Of appetite, vel
low SKIN? Shiloh'5 Vitaliaer Is positiy,
cure. Sold by W + Biery, Woissport, and
c 7 Horn, Lehighton.
Why will you cough when Shiloh's Cure
will give immediate relief Price 10 cents
90 cents and 81. Sold bv w + Biery
Woissport; c 7 Horn, Lehighton.
shiloh's Catarrh Remedy "A positive
cure for catarrh, diphthera, aud canker
mouth. Sold by W + Biery, Weissport and
G t Horn, Lehighton.
"Hackmetack" lasting aud fragrant
perfume. Price 25 aud so ccrts. Sold BY
W F Biery, Weissport, and G T Horn, Le-
hghton.
Shiloh's Cure will Immediately relieve
croup, whooping cough and bronchitis.
Sold by W Biery, Weisspor; 7 Horn,
Lchighton.
For dyspepsia and liver complaint, you
haye printed guarantee on every bottle
OF Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never fails to cure.
Sold 10y W Biery, WeIssport; c 7 Horn,
Lehighton.
A nasal injector free with each bottle of
Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 oonts,
sold by W + Blcry, Weissport, Horn
Lehighton.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18

Fifty million clothespins are made
in this country every year, and yet Am.
erican women, as q rule, have small
mouths.
"A crusty old bachelor sends us the
following conundrum: What is the diff
ference between a honeycomb and a
honeymoon ? a honeycomb consists OF
plumber of small "sell' and honey
moon consists of one great 'sell."
An eccentric man, living on a farm
was very nverse to taking life. Wien
asked why he didn't slaughter his fat
pig, be replied: II haven't the heart Ia
kill it, for it seems 50 much like one ol
the family"
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18

"Whilc i'm the country last winter my little
boy, three years Old, was taken i'll with croupj
il seemed as if he would die from strangu-
latiOu. one OF the family suggested the use
Of Ayers CHERRY PICTORIAL, bottle Of
which was always kept tu tie house. This
was tried IN small and frequent doses, and
TO our delight n less than half an hour tho
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CHEEHY PEtroRAL had
saved my dlrlng's life. Can you wonder at
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
Mus. EMMA GEpNEY."
1jg West l2Sth ST., New York, May 10, 1852.
81 have used Ayers CHERRY PICTORIAL
IN my family for several wears, and do not
hesitate TO pronounce IL the most eiiectual
remedy for coughs aud colds we have ever
tried. A. i. CRANE"
Lake Crystal, Mimi, March 10, 1852
81 suffered for eight years from Bronchitis,
and after trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by thc use of ANER's CHER
RN PICTORIAL. JuSErH WALDEN"
Byhalia, Miss, April o, isS2.
81 cannot say enough in praise of AYERS
CuERUY PECroEAL, believing as / do that
but for It's use should long since have died
from lung troubles J.. BRAGDOE."
Palestine, Texas, AprIl o., lss2.
no case of an affection of the throat OF
lungs exists which cannot Dc greatly relieved
D.. r.r u-. .E AyU's CEuEY PICTORIAL,
aui DO VIII g'Irfs Hr ghau the disease Is
mot already beyond lho control of medicine.
Vr1Aurp uy
Df.J.C Ayers Co. Lowell Mass.
Sold llr a.. uia .,a.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1884-10-18

Wives are presumptuuus creatures.
They are always asking for lock of
their lovers hair before marriage, lnd
taking it without asking for it after
wards.
"A Norristown man has cook so
pretty and fascinating that the first day
ho employed her she "mashed" his pota-
toes, The next dayshe "mashed" his sons.
The law of the harvest is to reap
more than you SOW. Sow an act. and
you reap a habit; SOW habit, and you
reap character; SOW character, and
you reap destiny.