St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-24
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year increases rapidly.
ASHTON.
This, the chief point of interest Just now
in Sphinx county, occupies a beautiful spot Of
ground on the west bank of the famous
Jim" river, at about the geographical cen
ter Of the county, and exactly on the same
parallel AS degrees) as the beautiful and
weaity city of ST. Paul, just 300 miles west Of
that metropolis. Il is 40 miles south of
jamestown and $50 miles north of Yankton.
IT has population of 500.
The towE was plated as town By c. r.
Prior, OF Minneapolis, aud contains in the
original site forty acres. exclusive OF what
was set apart for railroad purposes VI.
F. Schodeld, Esq, is the resident agent for
the town site proper The town is laid out
at right angles to the railroad, which has a
due north and south course here. Main
street, the center Of the town, crosses the
track north OF the depot and runs due east
and west In addition 10 the original town
site, 100 acres west aud south Of town has
been plated and is ia the hands Of Messrs
Rogers 81 Atwater, who are selling lots for
the most costly residences. The streets have
all been beautifully graded TO an established
grade. and long lines of sidewalks are on
either side Of the broad streets. Good, wide
crossings cross the streets at every corner
Some Of the finest residences have shade
trees set out, which will furnish an abundant
shade in few years.
The buildings are all frame, but are large
and beautiful, especially the residences. some
OF them being OF the finest architecture. II
Is located on the Hastings 81 Dakota Division
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee q ST. Paul rail-
road.
Below give some Of the most prominent
institutions already TO be found In Ashton:
CHURCHES.
The Methodist church is a beautiful frame
edifce, built at a cost of Sl,600 II has
strong membership. Rev. w. II. Mltson is
their present pastor.
The Congregationalists are building very
large and beautiful church, aud when com
plcted will be- the finest piece Of architecture
In Ashton. 1t is to cost $1,000. Rev. q. w.
Shaw is pastor.
SCHOOL HOUSE.
Ashton has one of the finest frame school
houses in this part of Dakota. The building
is two stories high, AMI cost the district
$1,000. They employ three teachers, and
have regular attendance OF $50 pupils.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Ashton has two secret societies, the I. o.
o. F. and the A. F. and A. VI. They both
hold their meetings in the Syndicate block in
a hall furnished In grand style, for them
selves only. They have strong member
ship.
SALOONS.
To Ashton's credit be it said, there is not a
sol in, bo off.
Templar's organization, but the citizens OF
Ashton all believe in not allowing a saloon
in their beautiful little city. They all claim
that since they shut out the saloons the bust
ness men have more money and do better
business.
ROLLER RINK.
A. E. Beaumont, Esq, has built roller
rink 32xl26, fnished it in fine shape, and it
is being patronized by all the citizens.
PosToFFIcE BUILDING.
The postoffice building is the finest in any
of the smaller towns in the territory, and f.
P. esmer, postmaster, looks as happy as a
Republican postmaster can just now behind
the bars.
ARTEsIAN WELL.
well feel proud Of II is COS feet deep and
furnishes water for the whole city. IL even
rms the two large elevators, grist mill, be-
sides furnishing water for railroad company.
FIRE COMPANY.
Ashton so far has no fire company. but
now that they have all the water wanted
there is to be one organized Immediately.
FIGURING MILL.
Ashton has one of the largest roller -four
ing mills in southeastern Dakota. Ii is
large three story frame, neatly finished and
supplied with the very latest improved
machinery. 1t was built by Messrs. Verstecg
and Clement, at q cost of $4,000 The city
donated $500, The capacity is one hun
dred and fifty barrels per day. 1t will be
ready for work about the LIST of January.
LUMBER YARDS.
The Empire Lumber company have a large
stock of lumber on hand, and have had i'm
mense sales during the past year. L. A.
Pratt has charge of the company's yard at
this place.
s. NJ. Howes & Co. also have a good yard
here, and have furnished their share of the
lumber 10 the place.
SYNDICATE BLOCK.
This is the largest block in the city, and
cost considerable to build 1t. The first floor
is used for the postofllce, and Boyer Bros. 81
Ferguson as a general store. The second
story is used one-half by the Odd Fellows
and Masons, and the other half as an Op era
house,
The Improvements for 1884 win reach
$40, 900; more than any previous ear since
the town was started.
Since the county seat trouble with Redfeld,
Ashton seems to think her chances to get the
county are better than ever before II would
certainly be fine place TO locate it, and if
the people of Sphinx county votes It to Ash
ton the citizens of Ashton will do what is
right towards building the county buildings
One of the best cornet bands in Dakato is
here at Ashton. They accompanied the St.
Paul Jobbers during part of their trip down
the James River valley and diseoursed sweet
music to the enjoyment of all on board.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Herald was established in October,
1881, by A f. Rising. The Boe was estab-
lished by Geo. L. Shoals in December, 1881,
and in February. 1884, the two were CONSOLE
dated and called Herald aud Bee, and bought
by Carroll Atwood, who now edits it.
Elevators-Pratt IL Co. have large Is. 0O0
bushel storage capacity elevator here, with
j. +. Law as manager. ID. r. Putnam also
Las one with Is, 500 storage capacity. James
Johns is manager.
HOTELS.
Ashton has three good hotels, as good as
any town of her size. The Bowman house