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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

Now, conscious of her skill and might.
The house-dame, with her skirts drawn tigh
And cap askew, with flying strings,
The closet fills with dainty things.
The children peep with eyes aglow
To see her place the pies in row,
And steal to get with smack and snif
OF steaming conserves just a Whit.
These they a see, but then theyknow
The stockings placed all in a row
Upon the morn will burst with toys
And make the day replete with joys.
And at the mornings first faint beam,
God bless us! how the children scream
They foot the horn and pound the drum
Till we with noise are quite o'ercome.
So full of Joy they will not eat,
We know they'll hunger ere the treat
That mother has prepared is ready;
No wonder they're a bit unsteady.
The stage-coach horn salutes the ears,
And every heart with pleasure cheers.
For Oh this day to the old home
The sons and daughters gladly come.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

years she has been all mine I have tried to
make her life happy. Tonight 1 told her
that I was going to see Santa Claus-I could
give her nothing but a cheap doll for her
~Christmas-and that I would bring her from
him some goodies"
"Don't say another word, don't say
another word,' cried Miss Hays. What
young wretches we have BEEN"
"Why didn't you tell us before?" asked
Bella Symythe.
Because 1 thought it would seem too
much like begging, You are so well off, COM
pared to me. Besides, I've never really
wanted for anything; and as for Dearie,
she's one Of the merriest children in the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

"Well, if that isn't sublime ~coolness," in
terrupted Alice.
.And will you Take" Stella went OH, not
noticing the interruption, 'Miss Smythe,
Miss Reynolds and Jessie Fergus with us if
they'll go!"
"Indeed, I'll co." exclaimed Jessie,
springing to the girls side. And Pm sure
Mary and Bella will too. Girls you must. |
now she is offering lis a chance to do her
Justice. And in what better way could we
could any one-begin the New Year than
by setting right. as far as possible, the
wrong Of the old"
There was no resisting this appeal. And
when il few moments after some one called
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

A LIFE more happy seemed to fill
The homestead meath the sheltering hill,
A gentle stir, like winds at play,
That kept in mind each Christmas Day.
Upon the roof-tree, sloping down,
OF late had come q gl%istening crown
OF snow, and dropped beneath the caves
The woodbine's red and withered leaves.
As thus the homestead peaceful stood
Amidst the winter quietude,
Inside the housewife piled her art
With busy hands and anxious heart.
For many days a conflict dire
Is waged 'twixt eatables and fire;
Still does the crane not cease to groan,
And still the oven holds its own.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26
World, and thinks her sister, Miss Polly

world, and thinks her sister, Miss Polly
Wantacracker-"
Don't! don'tp' begged her listeners.
sPlease let all that be forgotten. And CO,
we beg Of you, let us four girls be aunts,
cousins, grandmothers, or something, to
Dearie, from this day forth"
'Bless her heart, she's awake said Jes-
sic.
And the little one tossed the curls out of
her eyes-raised her head from the pillow
sat up in bed-looked bravely from one to
another with big, blue, wondering eyes, and
then lisped in a sweet, chirpy, baby voice:
"How do, ladies; me wish you a happy
New Year."-Detroit Free Press.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

Plant it in the church and let it bear fruit
to bless the widow and the orphan.
Plant it in the stately hall where youth
and hope, with beating heart and beaming
eye, may congregate to pluck it's fruits.
Plant it in the cheerful home, and let it
bear toys and sweets for the little ones,
dainty keepsakes for youth and middle age,
and comfortable tokens of fond affection for
the aged.
Plant it ever with a song of praise for
Him whose birth it commemorates.-Mrs.
Hattie a. Chute, in St. Louis Magazine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26
A FRUITFUL TREE.

The Many Beautiful Things That
Are Planted on the Christmas
Tree ~,
What plant We in the apple tree?
Sweets for a hundred howery
springs"
sang our poet Bryant. t.
What plant we in the Christmas
tree?
Mot sweets for a hundred flow
cry springs"-such sweets as those
the poet sung, but sweet anticipation
of many a glad surprise when the
tree shall yield its fruit, in many Il
curious and appropriate shape, to
those who are destined to pluck it.
The wife plants a thought of the
husband; the husband a thought Of
the wife. and both a thought of chill
dren and friends; the childa thought
of it's parents, and brothers and sis
tiers a thought of each other; the
lover a sigh for his sweetheart, the
sweetheart a blush for the lover;
and all plant, or should plant a
thought of reverence for the little
Christchild, in memory of whose
birth this tree springs afresh from
year to year in thousands of happy
homes, which owe their all, that is
best and dearest, to the steady, on
ward progress of a Christian civil
ization.
Yes, plant the Christmas tree
plant it wherever there are hearts to
gladden. and lives to be made better
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

"A pleasant salute-The boughs of q
Christmas tree.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

First at the door, the grandsire gray
Puts forth his staff his steps to stay;
The toddler, prattling at his knee,
Thrusts forth her head the coach 20 see
The stalwart son that bides at home
Into the doorway, too, has come;
His wife and baby now appear
Hark! tits the sound of wheels they hear.
The stage, at last, with stately sweep,
Comes round the curve. and from it leap
The school-boy sons who left the, farm,
And meet the grasp with greetings warm.
Quick, bouncing at the prick of goad,
A pillioned nag trots up the road,
And, pausing by the humble stoop,
Adds two newcomers to the group.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26
L WANTACRACKER.
Margaret Eytinge's New Year
Story for the Girls.

"She is the meanest girl 1 ever saw in
my life" said Alice Hayes.
"a regular little miser," added Mary
Reynolds.
"Who is?" asked Jessie Fergus, the new
scholar.
"Why, that girl over there in the corner
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-26

The feast at last. The grace is said,
And up hobs every eager head,
And bright eyes, like some greedy power,
Go seeking what they may devour.
The turkey at the feast is lost;
The chickens get the drum-sticks crossed;
And empty plates, just filled with pies,
The good wife marks with smiling eyes.
Each finds his limit reached at last;
The apples come; the nuts are passed;
The mugs of cider trimming stand,
And jokes fly round on every hand.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

e. M. Horton, with a brother alg two men, g-t
into serious difficulty with he lpdans at Canton
ment ON sunday morning ldSt/VhiCh resulted in
the killing OF Running Buffalo, a Cheyenne. Hor
ton wa, en- route from Texas TO Medicine Lodge,
Kansas, with herd of three hundred mares with
colts, and finding the river crossing on the western
trail impossible. came down to The CautOnmeut
tail, and after crossing. was met b! BuHaO, who
attempted to stampede tbe herd ana ON being
interfeIed with snapped his pistol "a Horton who
shOt him rom his horse ana Killed him aS he
again rose to lis feet. Indians watching the pIO-
ceedings, then commenced 10 swarm, and Horton
took his herd ANA went back into CdutOnment
where the horses were put into the old government
corral, and the men took refuge from the angry
Indians I'm the telegraph Office. and sent word TO
himself among the Indians to protect he lives of
the white men and secure their property until
Agent Dyer could render he'r WAioh was telegraph
ed for Agent ID. er Immediately asked tOr troops
men, started for Cautonment on Monday, while
VIM. Darlington, with five Indian pO Ice, went from
the Agency. In The meantime. Horton and n S
men finding that the Indians were determined TO
have his lie, moved from The Telegraph Office 20
the stone bakery building ON Sunday event and
kept the excited indians at bay until the indian
pOce and troops arrived late ON Monday uf oruCOn.
Horton and his men had neither food nor water
from Sunday morning until Monday nght-tWO
days and one night. IS soon as the troops arfiy-
ed, they took charge of the imp iSOned men ana
escorted then 10 another building followed on an
sides by nda Is with cooked guns, cndeay0ring TO
get a shot al Horton Finding that they could not
get their man, they made known their intention of
taking his entire herd, and finding he Indians be-
coming more furious each mQment. the white men
turned over half OF the her4 20 the Indians and
started for the Agency with the balance Of the herd
and their prisoner, arriving here ON Thursday nc
noon. Ihl5 5 he most serious dfair that has Oc-
Cured among the Indians for some time, and it is
hdrd to lresee at this time what The result Will be.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10
Cheyenne school Locals

Alfred Brown is again making pants iu the sew
ing room,
gen. Cadmllade, Globe Democrat reporter, made
Us q pleasant visit.
Mrs. r. Conuel has the thanks of an hands Cor
a kindly remembrance.
Mrs. Bear Robe mas moved 0ut or lhe log house
20 let Waiter Matches occupy 81
Rev Voth taught the c9mp class and addressed
The children or sunday morning
Mr.. Collins is on the roundup. Water Matches.
O p Morton ana Iitscomdnce are the Cheyeuue
herdeTs
Our boys have caught the tax deImizng srlrt OF
their Sunprintendent, and are lCOKng OCT l0f new
kinds OF birds
Mr and Mrs. williams, Mr. and Mrs HamuhrI
ana ID. and Mrs. DeBa made recent calls at the
county school"
Mr. Cog9eShall spent 7unoayin visi.iugthe Arap
ahOe school and Mennonite mission. He returned
pleased with his days observations
because our surerin,epIout was seen with g.
number OF cigar boxes 'a The spring wagon we
don't want any one 20 think he smokes. We ate
rad 10 get the boxes, %, paper ones are only trial
M me keeping OF puzzles, games, ctc., Tor lno
children
On recent visit to the Mennonite mission we
co ld not ncp but soc the cool work these friends
are doing N caring for th0Ir sick. For some time
past l,av have either had one of ther own pupils
or some one ,.om c'mp to care for ard thait IN
10 -.np nd.aas
Clara VI Hede Nina DN4, -..~ Lrr .sr.u.
FlF Long arrived on fIonGs5 I.u tne Umsh.0r.
II. "N1|' 20. 'u'l I'D. named 'e l.N" N..-
i,ed, "nl found them as well as onufi Doe eeraoted
after six days overland .Gr. .I.H .gd iI'. I.n't
W'i, and probably have only IeIutt.tn. lu, r..
atiyHi away too Tong .I. looks .# II she sl..IG
NOT stay oH This .'le 'iha IHar' very lour $50
are sorry for .Ie Was .'" Oi f1" N ishfe-t girls r
ever hHd i1 s,noo.. nr. L-a.a attending .aes.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10
The General Round-up

work OIL the general roundup I'm this section viii
commence on June 4th. The outfits viii meet on
June Bird at the KLA bar ranch Of the Kimberlin
Cattle Co., at the mouth OF shcto creek on the north
side of the Canadian and on the 9Th will work up
the Canadian to the bar range, thence north TO
the North Fork and down said stream and the
range lying north. Ashas been announced before
this round up d for The especial purpose OF sweep
ing the ranges perfectly clean In one round, and is
the only roundup which will be given his season.
Everybody Is urged to be present 90 take charge of
their cattle as local rdnchmen do not wish then
herds disturbed later I'm The season. Every OppOr-
tuuiy VIII be given outsiders TO recover their cattle
during this roundup, and raDchmcn viii be saved
the expense Ot attending SO many IOJud-ups. Hs
heretofore
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Agent Dyer returned by stage ON Tuesday.
the 29th ult, and has been very busy over
since with Agency affairs. He is rapidly be-
coming acquainted with his now duties, ana
takes action with u decision which wins for
hIm universal re e5pcet and favorable comment
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

T one day last week Horny Brown, marshal
Of Caldweluud Ben Wheeler deputy marshal
Orthc same place, with two othor man. wc.t
over TO Medicine Logec ondmodcou attempt
TO rob the bank thcrc The on-ers of tnc
bank did not feel disposed 90 succumb to the
request of the Would-be robbers, Dut resisted
and were shot doWu-Gco. Gcppcrt cashier
receiving deadly shot, ana d. W. Payne,
president, was shot opd itisroporcd fatally
wounded The robbers got mo- money AU,r
doing their bloody work, they Acd for liberty
but were captured three miles from town auu
returned and placed i'm jail But the inligna-
tion of the citizens was so intense That n mob
was soon organized, who with ropes went %
the Jail and taking the prisoners ont hanged
three OF them 10 a tree Horny Brown, the
Caldwell marshal, ana leader Of the gang, in
making dash for liberty, was rildlol hy a
YoIcy of bullets from homoN, which sawed
his body from swin4ing to tha uraezc- witch
the other three. Brown Uas 4 .pOoto
character, having bccu associated with "Hilv
the Kid" i'm Sow ,lcNico, and committed SOW
cral daring deeds. LAIU Nr Payne liyld
only ono day anor being shot me waeo
wealthy cattleman and also proprietor oi The
Medicine Lodge lndey, which paper reached
ms yesterday drapcd ana tcpnrtNc aa- p
Tutse Of it4 OrON ~iotOr.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

cen. :. Cadwalladcr special corIcsp pondcnt
of the GlObc.Democr0t, OF ST. Louis, has been
at the Agency and Post This wccis, coming i'm
with the oklahoma boomers ON saturday.
The General is furnishing the CD. with some
splcndidly written letters on his travels
through the Territory He is a good talkcr
ana made a favorable impression Icrc.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

The oklahoma boomers We're ought in ON
saturday by the military, ana "A Monday d
small detachment ot troops escorted them up
the trail for Kansas. There were only twenty
one wagons and about thirty persons and
they were a disconsolatc looking crew, TO say
the least Thus the Oklahoma boom is
INuclchcd for the prc out
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

DR.. DcBra, Agency physician, has been kept
unusually busy the past month attending calls
among the Indian camps. As the Indians are
now moving in from their winter camps, the
sick are near at hand.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Or. l.. A. LaGardc, Post surgeon at Fort
Reno, is otfona leave of absence to Kentucky
The Doctors many friends wish hun q nice
visit and safe return
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

w. {. Oburn, ESD, came down from Kansas
City on Thursday OF last tweck in the interest
OF his firm, the Indian beef contractors.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Jack Stillwen, one of the oid.timcrs, was
handshaking about the Agency on Wcdncs-
day. He has been among the western Indians
since before war times, ANA is everywhere
known among them.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

* NJ Allen, Esqo the senucmanly manager
OF the standard Cattle CO., has been at the
Agency the past week. Mr.. Aliens friends
here are always delighted tohavc him come
around
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

}. 5. Evans, of tic military trading firm ut
The Post, passed up the trail by private con
veyance on Saturday, en- route cast.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Rev. iIaury was down couple of days last
week from Cantonment, in the interest Of the
Mennonite missionary work
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Anyone finding grey horse pony branded
Old on left shoulder wlll a)lOasc bear q mind
that il belongs to the Mennonite mission, at
this Agency. Five dollars wiz be given for
its return.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

A brother of Y. w styles is here on visit
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Lieut. Wygant, OF the 2ith infantry, is TO 20
to Cuba, we understand under orders.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

ii. L. BicktOrd was again at the Agency last
week, coming in ON Tuesday from Leaven-
worth.
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Mr.. Fort Sill is cattle inspector at this plac,
for The Cherokee strin live Stock Association
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1884-05-10

Entered at the Postonice at Darlington, as
second class matter.
A brother of V, w. styles is here ON q visit
T.. B. York, ESQ went north by coach tie
fore part of the week.
Lieut.. wygant. of the 2lth infantry, is to 20
to Cuba, VIC understand, under orders.
Mr.. Fort Sill is cattle inspector at this place
forthe Cherokee strip Live stock Association.
H. L. Bicktord was again at the Agency H. st
week, coming in ON Tuesday from LeaVen.
worth.
Rev. IIaury was down a couple of days last
week from CantOnment, in the interest Of the
Mennonite missionary work.
}. 5. Evans, of tie military trading firm at
the Post, passed up the trail by private con
Feyance on saturday, en- route cast.
w. G. Oburn, Esq, came down from Kansa.
City on Thursday of lastweell in the interest
OF his firm, the Indian beef contractors.
Or. L. \. LaGardc, Post surgeon at Fort
Reno, is otfona leave of absence TO Kentucky
The Doctors many friends wish hun nice
visit and safe return
x III. Allen, Esq, the gentlcmanly manager
OF the standard Cattle Co., has been at the
Agency the past week. Mr.. Aliens friend,
here are always delighted tohavc him come
around.
"
Anyone finding grey horse pony branded
Old on left shoulder VIII alOase bear in minl
that II belongs to the Mennonite mission, at
this Agency. Five dollars VIII be given foi
its return.
Jack StillweI, one of the oidtimcrs, wa.
handshaling about the Agency on Wcdncs
day. He has been omongthe western Indian,
since before war times, and is everywhere
known among them.
DR.. DcBra, Agency physician, has been kept
unusually busy the past month attending calls
among the Indian camps, As the Indians arc
now moving in from their winter camDs, the
e.f.. l. r.ets,t tn.ts 1,.tt..
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-20
Prebie County Teachers

Will meet at Eaton. o., Saturday, Nov.
Goth, 1884. DIR. Edward Orion, EXPIRES
ident of Ohio State University, Column
bus, o.. will deliver a lecture on "The
Drift Deposits of Ohio" DIR. Orion is
Chief OF the Ohio Geological Survey. and
will make. especial ailusion to the drift
as found in Preble county. Lou. C.
Walker, of New Madison, O., will dis
cuss one of Newton's Theorems in an in
teresting way. All are invited.
SOUTHWESTERN OHIO TEACHERS AssoCI-
ALTON,
Will be held at Hughes High School, in
Cincinnati, o., Saturday. November %,
1884, at $50 O'Clock A. NJ. The follow
ing is the programme:
PRAYER.
INSTRUMENTAL Music, by Teachers OF
Cincinnati Schools.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME, Hon. Howard
Douglass.
RESPONSE, John B. Holbrook.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS, Pres. q. A. Car
nahan.
RECESS.
PIANO RECITAL, Prof. J.. J. Mueller, oil
Reading, 0.
A PAPER. "The Well-Springs of Eng.
lish," Hon. j. ]. Burns, OF Dayton, O..
Discussion.
Railroad rates will be published in
Cincinnati papers.
j. REEDER FoRTNEY,)
G. G.. MILLER, Ex. Com
w. H. STEWART,
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-20

Mems Underwear, all qualities, cheap
er than the cheapest, at Jos. Woerner's.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-20

In a school room not many miles from
Eaton, just after the election, the teacher
took the vote of the pupils to find out
whether the election reports should be
read to them from the Enquirer or
Commercial Gazette" The poll result
ed in Is for Blaine and IL for Cleveland.
The teacher was astonished I'VE the re-
suit. but like all Republican returning
boards refused to accept a 'tfair COUNT
and said, 81 am as large as three of you
and will cast three votes for Blaine,"
which gave Blaine a majority OF mel
The teacher then proceeded to read aloud
the election news from the Commercial
Gazette for the instruction of the pupils.
Any teacher ought to be bounced for in
Producing politics into a school-Demo-
crat or Republican. Adding trickery
makes the crime doubly criminal.
An exchange says: During the heat
and excitement of a political canvass a
great many people allow their ardor and
party devotion to carry them to extreme
ends. "There is reason in all things
Except women and red liquor and peo-
pie will do well to remember that 10
that the elections are over, the country
will pursue the even tenor of its way as
before, while we will all continue to live,
move and have our being in the old
places, side by side. Republican, Dem
or 1T, or Prohibitionist, we will be COM
PEELED to meet ard associate with each
other day by day as of yore. To the fell
low up a tree the foolishness of allowing
party fealty and zeal to engender person
al ill-will or feud is most apparent. A
man is occasionally impelled to refute
the argument of a political adversary by
bestowing on him the distinctive title of
'campaign liar" but this epithet is only
intended to hold good till after election
when all should be forgotten and our
several pathways cross mutually and our
social intercourse be as harmonious as
before.
The Dayton DEMOCRAT says: Now thai
the campaign is virtually over. many
earnest men will begin to ask themselves
and each other how mach the cause O
religion has been benefited and advanc
ed by the conduct of the scandal-mon
gers who claim the right to speak from
the pulpit. The opinion is held by many
good people that religion has received
blow such as has not been given to it il
years and been the recipient at the hand
of those who are paid to defend it
greater wrong than has been inflicted b,
Voltaire, Tom Paine, and Bob IngersoIl
When men who assume to be ordaine'
teachers strive by every means in thei
power to show that there is nothing t
!, the doctrine taught by Christ, that Their
is no forgiveness, no repentance, it mus
not be wondered at if the number of un
believers becomes vastly augmented
After the cool second thought comes O
l the close OF this campaign the sensibl
people will begin to realize the damag
religion has sustained at the hands {
men who have put everything but bigotr
: and partisan malice and vindictivenes
. behind them. To say that men who hav
= gone to the gutter for campaign lies t
utter against the neighbor are workin
for the good of religion or the good
F.. mankind, is to pronounce a base falls.
: hood and SANDER on the Savior who die
that man might live.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1884-11-20
..Eaton

From what we have heard of the first
meeting of the Eaton Assembly, which
occurred at the Opera House last Friday
evening a week, Nov. 18th, it was grand
success. About sixty members were
present. Its meeting nights are to be
every other Friday evening throughout
the season. Its members are composed
of some of the best people of our town,
whose intentions are to make the organ
ization a success in every way. Custer,
of Richmond, has been engaged to fur
nish the music, which is fine.