Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-06-13

Blaine and Logan was a surprise par-
ty to the democrats, and they will not
recover fromits effects until after Nov
3, lSS4.-Huron Times
A man took bath in the dark. He
managed well enough, only he got hold
OF a piece of stove blacking instead of
soap, with marked results,
The small town boy now saveth his
nickels with which to buy torpedoes to
throw on the country boys feet as he
IS seeing the sights, July 4th.
These are the days when the small
boy goes in swimming for two hours
at time, and sits on the bank an hour
and half for his hair to dry.
l.. r. Rock, of the firm of Estee &
Rock, Woonsocket; accompanied by T..
B. sanborn, of Freeport, ILL.,, visited
the Springs the first Of the week.
A large number of emigrants passed
through Washington Springs during
the past week on their way to the west
ern part of this county and Buffalo.
Abstracts of title to all lands i1 Jer-
auld county furnished at short notice
and guaranteed correct by
BATENfAN & MCDONALD.
'Men live a great deal faster than
womeh," says a writer. This must be
true because you never see a woman
quite as old as man born in the same
year.
In the Chicago convention the great
est applause saluted the approval Of
Arthur's administration, the tariff plank
and the declaration Of the Monroe doc
trine.
Henry Ward Beecher:-Give me a
sinner to get along with rather than
one of those perfect folks. They are
the hardest to get along with in the
world
Mr.. Barrett has received a contmuni-
cation from party in Hand county
who wishes to build mill in Wessing-
ton Springs. Such an institution would
be paying one.
Geo. Price, of Waterbury, was a Wis
itor at the Springs on Wednesday last.
Mr.. Price has a contract for carrying
the mail from this place to Waterbury,
beginning July 1st, 1884.
Mrs. Dixon and Miss Elliot who have
been living on the former lady's claim
during the past summer went to Mitch
ell on Wednesday where they will.visit
among relatives and friends.
Housed & Arnold have added another
large addition to their Store building
occupiedby Vessey s. Ransom, If they
keep on making additions they will be
compelled to move the livery stable.
Our enterprising landlord, Mr. Tar
bic, is having a ditch dug on the east
side Of the hotel. This is amuch need
ed improvement and will greatly i'm
prove the appearance Of Main street.
Woonsocket has raised her town Ii
cense from sslOo to $500 a year. This
makes it cost $500 a year to sell liquor
there, and the town has eight saloons
in a fourishing condition. &
Dakotaian.
NJ. W. .Yohng residing on sec. so-loe-
63 has a. carload OF Buckeye Twine
Binders and Buckeye Mowers which he
will sell at bottom prices. Give him a
call and examine his machinery before
purchasing. 10-4.
The Pioneer W. G. T. U. will hold its
next meeting at the church in Wesslng-
ton Springs, Wednesday afternoon,
June 18th, at o'clock sharp. All are
cordially invited. 1t is especially de-
sired that all members will try to be
present as there is important business
to transact. Gentlemen are invited to
join our Union as honary members.
To Eeep our fair county free from the
tyraht intemperance is a matter which
ali should be interested. Come and
help us. Il. j. SMART, Cor. Sec. of Pho
neer w. G. T. u.
The first ice cream social of the. sea-
son at the restaurant for the benefit OF
the ladies' mite society, was quite lib
orally patronized considering the short
notice given Of the entertainment, and
an enjoyable time was had. The re-
ceipts of the evening were 500.
The Pierre Free Press says if you
want good town:
| ",ralk it up.
Writ about it.
Help improve it.
Beautify the streets
i Patronize it's merchants.
| Advertise IN its.newspapers.
Elect good men to.its offices.
PAY your taxes without grumbling.
Never let an opportunity pass to say
good word about it.. '
If YOU can think of nothing good tc