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The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
1t Never iains but it Pours.

Though it may be true that 'trouh-
lie never comes unattended" yet, It is
often times equally true Of blessings.
The editor of the GRAPHIC rereiv ed
another Christmas package through.
the postoRicc on Sunday last, bearing
the Cleveland, Ohio postinark, which
contained q gorgeous "Mot,ler Hub
bard" with night-cap to match. 1t
would be impossible to prop2rly de-
scribe the garment which must be
seen to be appreciated, as hundreds
will attest who have seen it in this
Dice during the week. Perhaps the
most noteworthy feature Of the night
shirt to be is the buttons which extend
down the whole front and no two
alike, and from Inch to three inches
N diameter. with the largest button
directly in the center-why it should
have been placed in that exact spot
we are at loss to determine. We
think we know to whom the editor is
indebted for this priceless gift. Years
ago when the pin feathers were just
starting on his upper lip he used to
know a little girl i'll Cleveland whom
he called Crissie. She will please ac-
cept his many thanks, and for her in
telligent arrangement of the buttons
his profound admiration. Coming as
it did upon the threshold OF winter
her gift will be douhly appreciated.
He can now use his Christmas night
shirt regularly with the "Mother
Hubbard as a delegate and his old
linen duster as alternate. Crissie,
you're a brick!
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
Married.

The late cold snap proved too much
for johnny pease of the NJ. Vernon
Gazette. On New Years eve. he was
married in Mt. Vernon to Miss Lucy
Burns, a former school teacher of
Mitchell. The GRAPHIC extends the
warmest congratulations. May the
light Of happiness which now sheds
its ef(ulgence " the house of Bro.
Pease, Burn brighter and brighter
with each succeeding day,
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
The following is an es

ne following Is an es
a letter recently received
Willis, es editor of the Ind
now in Sioux City. ....
- snize ny pen in hand to lei 20
Hurray for Grant Whoop 'em up,l
mas. What did you get in your SOCK
lime? This is a great country ard
winter. amt it? Bout time for YOU
90 get in your work, by saying in "
newspapers that the first robin OF
was seen this week, or thatit is time
ors to begin their spring work. or tn
berries are in the market. or that wate
vii, be taken on subscriptions, or.that str.
are again in style in balmy Dakota
hank Dams poruy form was seen a,raye
linen duster on the street yesterday, the
the season. or that 'mosquitos are beginn
trouble the hunters of young ducks or
'aow is q good tine to harvest your pnmpA
or that the first load of early potatoes
brought to town yesterday or that 1t is tim
the kiinball ball club 10 begin practicing if
expect to scoop the Chamberlain boys this,
or that tie hum of the mower is heard IN
land, or that spring chickens ore ripe enousi
pick or-most anything else in that line. \
know the balance of the list, or you can read l
by referring to back tiles Of Dakota papers. liz
you DGEota editors expect to excuse yourself,
TO Ii. Peter at the final round up is more than
can see, and every day l thank my maker that
am not one Of you. Iwould rather carry u la
IN the house Of the Lord than edit a newspapt
in the habitations of the wicked. Oh, well, suc
is life without a shirt. When are you comm
down to Sioux City? ] would give Ten years o
he front end of my life TO see you KimbaIl bum
til in L line again. Can't you act a mediator b.
tween Bros. Scott and Hammond and keep thet
from calling each othcr-etc. They act neal
~ us bad as you and Cooley used TO. | don't Sc
what makes you newspaper men quarrel so. TIL
children are well.''
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
Fire Extinguisller Exhibition,

Ochsner ros. have re eiyed a con
signment If Har Inns Hand Fire Gre,
AIDES for extinguishing fires, ard vii
this evening give IN exhibition o.
their utility. Don'i AL to see it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
For THE HOLIDAYS.

Wetherall d Kent are now rcce:v-
ing a new stock Of Hats and Caps
for the holiday trade. Gail and see
them.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
s. j. MOVER
lliInball,

Wetherell & Kent have jus
ceivcd a fine line of Boots and ST
also Felt Boots and arctics VIII.
they will sell you very cheap 70,
cash if you will drop in and give
them a chance.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Excellent quality Of Iowa coal free
from dust, at Buffers. Leave orders
at the feed store.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Three sizes of hard coal at Buffers
Leave orders at the feed store.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Ia Sale Illinois 3D. Vein Coal at
BUFFERS. Leave orders at the
feed store.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

The celebrated Normandy and German knittin
yarns at Warneri.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

The best $500 shoe in the worlda at Warmers
New goods every weak AT Warmers.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

One team, wagon and harness cheap for cash
Also 100 bushels OF corn.
g Irnnn 1-1n,. "a
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

G. g. Akin has plenty OF money to
oan on easy terms, aud long or short
time to suit.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

D RENT.
A good farm to sell or rent on Eeaonahle tern.
Cali at ,hls ciiioc.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

The best $500 ladies shoe ever offered at
.a.. raHe. 8.. Wnr1prS (.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

ceivcd a fine line of Boots and ST
also Felt Boots and arctics VIII.
they will sell you very cheap 70.
cash if you will drop in and give.
them a chance.
The celebrated Normandy AID German knitting
yarns at Nafnert'.
The best $500 ladies shoe ever offered Of
Warmers
The best $500 shoe in the world at Warmers
New goods every weak at Warmers.
FOR SALE.
One team, wagon and harness cheap for cash.
Also 100 bushels OF corn.
s. Lyman. 7-lo4-8a
FOR RENT.
A good farm to sell or rent on Eeaonasle terms
Cali at ,h1e ciiioe.
Fail Suitiags just received at Warmers
The best line of Childrons Hose in the county
alweys kept at Warmers.
FOR SALE
Two cloves for sale cheap. Enquire at this
office.
Yarns, Underwear and Dress Goods just re-
ceived at Warmers
G. g. Akin has plenty OF money to
oan OF easy terms, and long or short
time to suit.
FOR SALE.
My residence on Second St. with
two, three or four lots. IL not sold
before Dec. 18th will be rented to
good parties.
D. Warner
Go to Murray and snyder's and get
some of that nice honey.
Flour has taken another tumble at
Buffers.
See Butler before you buy your
Flour.
1t will yay you to see Butler before
buying flour, either wholesale or re-
tail.
Eight different brands of flour at
Buffers.
la Sale Illinois 3D. Vein Coal at
BUFFERS. Leave orders at the
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Eight different brands of flour at
Buffers.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Fail Suitiags Just received at Warmers
The best line of Childrons Hose in the county
aiweys kept at warmers.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

There is a man in Kimball named
Samuel Hole who isso lazy that when
presented with = turkey by the editor
of the GRAPHIC he refused to pack it
home because it was $50 h-e-a-v-v.n
lEsis undoubtedly related to John
Hole of Mitchell. who is so indolent
that when he signs his name he writes
a J, and then punches a hole in the
paper.-Plankinton Free Press.
Yes, he is a son Of old man Hole
who vas so lazy his n%eighbors deter
mined to bury him alive. According
ly, with NJ resistance from hlm, they
placed him in a roagh box and started
for the cemetery. On the way the
procession was halted by an old far
mer on the way to mill with a load of
corn who wanted to know who was
dead.
Nobody" was the answer, "but
this old cuss, Hole, is so lazy he
won't keep his family from starving
and we are going to burr him alive
ooh, well, | wouldn't do that. Here
! will give him a bushel Of corn, that
vii! keep him a while"
"Is it snelled," came in a lazy voice
from the box.
"aNo.o
Go on With your "a old funeral,
then"
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09
LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS.

D. @. Gn1rpnN, Postmaster.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-01-09

Two stoves for sale cheap. Enquire at this
office.
Yarns. Underwear and Dress Goods just re-
ceived at Warmers
Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-29

5. Valencia, Josefa-Lot l. block
X, Aliso tract, valued at $3.50, impts
sl0O, furniture SIS, sew inch si0, total
value OF all property s37S, total tax
y 30, per cent, % cts, cost of adyer-
tising 30 cts. Total tax with costs
10. Vale. Bsnito-Lot 20 II Il side
Buena Vista street, bnd n by Ortiz,
Il by N $ de Lugo.S by @ ID Enriquez.
part OF lot .. blk So, Ord survey val,
ued at S40o, impts Si5O. mdse sai. fur.
niture so, piano $50; total value OF
all property $3.50, total tax 81 50. &
per cent, 80 cts, cost OF adycrtisine
VI. Total tax with costs
II. WALTON. Fred-Lot s blk II.
Aliso tract, valued at $500. impts $3.50.
total value $3.50. total tax $40 20. per
cent; 2l cts, cost OF advertising 30 cts.
Total tax with costs
2s. Van Slyke, Delph-Ir0xino II.
East Los Angeles, Lopez tract. com.
menctng Mt the n w cor Lopez tract
and n Z cor Beaudry vineyard, val
ued at $50, impts $500. mortgaged to
John Steerc for $500; sew mch SIS, To-
tai value OF AL property after deduc
tion, S3s5. total tax 81 90, per cent.
- cts, cost of advertising 81. To,
tai tax with costs
-. Vassallo. + Lot !, blk IA.
woolen Mill tract. valued at 500 10
tai tax 81 20, per cent, cts, cost 81
advertising 50 cts. Total tax with
costs
81. Nickerr, Ann-Iot Is. blk D.
Morris Vineyard tract. valued at <15e'
impts $3.50, furniture $50, total yelne
$3.50, total tax = 10 per cent. n cfs'
cost OF advertising u. Total tax
with costs
60 Nillalovos. C--Lot 3. hik -
Thomas tract, valued at $3.50. impls
$50, total value $3.50. total lax Is 81,
per cent ~ cts, cost OF advertising 80
cts. Total tax with costs
Also lot Is, blk 4 Brooklyn tract
valued at s1a. total tax 90 cts. nor
cent cts, cost OF advertising SO Is.
Total tax with costs
d9. Nonkeith, Carl-Lot Is. block
q, Mott tract, valued at $500. impls
| $50, mottgaged to Mary n Robertson
for $500, furniture $40, sew inch 40.
| total value OF all property after a.
duction $50 total tax 81 "a, per cent
"a cents. cost of advertisinxSl. Tor
tai tax with costs
20. vogel.J l.J--I.ot2i. .Stepheusan sub.
division, block 4, Carey ttaol valued
at slI5. impts $500, total value 500.
total tax - ~. peg cent 40 cenls.
cost OF advertising 70 cents. Tof-f
tai tax with costs
Nalmer 4 Sleeth--Lot 8. hieck
u, Childs tract, valued al $50. Total
tax 81, per cent Is cents, cost 81 "a
Neftising so cents. Total tax with
costs
Also, + \ lot 4, block l2, Chlld<
tract, valued NJ si26, total tax 81 10. &
per cent cents. cost OF advefflsin.
~ cents. Total tax with cosls
Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-29
rorAL TAX,
WITH coSTs.

WITH COS
Also N "a Il II lot II, blk 81. Huber
tract, valued al $40. total tax - OS.
5 per cent 70 cts. cost Of advertising,
90 cts. Total tax with costs 4
Also lot Is, block "a. Huber tract.
valued At s6OO; total tax 81 p, 9 per
cent, SO cts, cost of advertising, Scots.
Total tax with costs
Also s "a II OF lot 10, blk "a, Huber
tract, valued ut s330 total tax q y, o
per cent, 20 cts, cost of advertising,
80 cts. Total tax with costs
f2i. stump, K-Int by reason
oil mortgage In properly OF II Hege,
being N acres Of land. bd by Gro.
yer orchard tract. + by Main st, W
by Charity st, $ BY Hege 4 Whiting,
for s1bb0; see Co Rec Book. pageito
Of ad vertisins 40 cts. Total tax with =,
costs "
422. stuhr. Norma 6 aud 2,
Bfodrfck subdn OF Cells vineyard
tract, valued at 500: total tax - 60;
per cent. is cts; cost OF advertising
so cts. Total tax with costs
426. subiate, Kafaei-Lot W cor
Huenayista and Short sts, 30xs0 II in
block Il, Fort Hill tract, bd w by Ia
baleta, by zuarez. .yaiued at $500,
impfs $50, furniture $50. sew mch -,
tax 81 SO; per cent, p cents; cost
OF advertising 81. Total tax with
costs 8
429. Sullivan, John-Inst by reas-
on OF mortgage In property OF
Greenwood, being lots II and IS, blk
Ii, In Wooden hill tract, for $500,
See Co Rec Book ~, page 226; total
advertising so cts. Total tax with
costs 4
432. Summers, NJ E-bOxl50 II cen
ter parts OF lots 3, 10 and II, block 3,
Foot Hill tract, assessed to A u Nc
Garyin; wagon so. 2 sp horses $40;
total value $50, total tax s72 cents; 8
per cent cents; cost OF advertising
so cents. Total tax with costs
44s. Swan, Silva M--Lots SO, 81, 10.
IL, block |, Sisters of Charity tract.
value OF land $3.50; impts 500. mort
inortgaged to Florell Hart for $500,
wagon S25, sp horse S25, furniture 80.
5 inch slU; total value OF all property
after deduction $50; total tax 81 a1i
per cent 10 cts; cost of advertising
81. Total tax with costs 4
44s swinney, II G--Lot %. Bales
teros tract, value of land 500, impts
$500: mortgaged to chatiee for
500: watch y, furniture Sloo, hre,
property after deduction 8i25 total
tax 81 50; 6 per cent cents, cost Of
advertising 81. Total tax with costs 2
462. sayaria, Wind Il of lots /,
2, &, 6, 9, 10, 10, IA. IL, IS, q, p, 25, q
and ~, Hazards subdn OF Griffin ad-
dition to Los Angeles, valued al
s62b, total tax 81 so, per cent 81 cts,
cost OF advertising so cts Total tax
with costs
407. Souter, Sarah-Lot 9, block 4,
West ROsas tract. valued at $50. total
tax 81 50. per cent 9 cts, cost OF ad-
yertising 80 cts Total tax with costs
4g9. st Paul's Episcopal Church,
Trustees of-Int by reason OF mtge
Ia property OF Mrs Bartels, being lot
IL, block s, Episcopal Church tract.
for $3.50: see co Rec Book page =;
total tax 81 90, s per cent 80 cts. cost
OF advertising 90 cts. Total tax with
costs 7
All. Stewart, - acres side OF
7th street, part OF lot ), block 81. Han
cock survey, bd 8 by Mallerd, W by
Jones, by Selgler, valued at $500,
total tax sli GO. per cent u 0s, cost
OF advertising so cts. Total tax with
costs -
Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-29

9. Tapia, s-Ord survey, 30 It front
on CASTELAR, st, lot 8, block 81, valued
ut $3.50. impts 500 total value $3.50, to-
tai tax 81 SO, 6 per cent % cts, cost of
advertising GO cts. Total tax with
costs
IL. Taylor, John F-Lot 9. block 4.
Moulton addition, valued at si25.
impts $50, mortgoged to NJ Biscailuz.
for 800, wagon SO, harness 50, . sp
horses <75, mix cow SIS, total value
OF all property after deduction $3.50,
total tax e rs, per cent Is cts. cost
OF advertising 81. Total tax with
costs
| q. Taylor 4 Manning Lots aud
| 7. blk 3, subd OF lot 6, blk 80, Han
cock survey, valued at sl50; total tax
81 80. per cent cts, cost OF adyer-
tising. so cts. Total tax with costs
IS. Thompson. Abram-- go # front
| side OF First street, between Main
and Los Angeles SITS. bd W BY Childs
4 & Wilson, by Smart; value OF land
| slseO, impts sio0o, total value $500;
( total tax s69 60, 5 per cent, sS IS. cost
OF advertising, SO cts. Total tax with
| costs
| 81. Thompson, Anna J-Interest
| by reason OF mortgage In property of
| De Cells estate, being lot ?. 3, 10,
| 20. 2i, p and % In C0nsuelo subd OF
the Cells Vineyard tract, for 500; see
Co Rec book :. page :; total tax u.
| per cent 30 cts, cost OF advertising,
| so cts Total tax with costs
II. Thompson, Mrs J Blot 10,
blk 7, East Los Angeles, valued at
| y h0 impts 5000 furniture t65, sew
mch SIS; total value $3.50. total tax
| s11 10. per cent, So cts, cost OF ad-
yertising, 81. Total tax with costs
Also lots IL and IA. block 8. East
Los Angeles. valued at 500; total tax
"a so. per cent. "a cts. cost OF adver-
tising, 50 cts Total tax with costs
es. Upton, Nancy-Jot 8, blk "a,
Park tract, valued at $50; total tax
81 50, per cent, 2 cents, cost OF ad-
vertising. 50 cts. Total tax with costs
l02. Todd, A AI.-Lot l3, blk 25, East
Los Angeles, valued at $50, buggy
so, harness SIS, Am horse 500; total
value ssi5, total tax - 70. per cent,
is cts, cost OF advertising, 81. Total
tax with costs
l07 Tompkins, w A-Int by rea-
son of mortgage In property OF Chas
Schmidt, being lot 4, blk D., Moreno
Vineyard tract, for $780, see Co Rec
book g. psge ls2; total tax 81 per
| cent, 80 cts, cost OF advertising, 80
cts. Total tax with costs
lls. lowell, J F-2 acres OF lane
i
Iaber, 8 by Mcfarland, valued at
sila0. Total tax si3 20: 6 per cent CO
tents; cost OF advertising 80 cents
Total tax with costs
122. Trlgo, Riot Is, block V.
Also tract. valued at $3.50. impts $500,
| total value $3.50; total tax s6 90; per
| cent SO cents; cost OF advertising 80
cents. Total tax with costs
I29. Tribolet. Raiaela-Lct 2, Car
| bajal tract, valued at s565; total tax
| 80 rs; per cent 81 cents; cost OF ad-
vertising SO cents. Total tax with
i costs
i39 Tyler, A--Int by reason Of
mtge In property OF Maggie Frackel'
ton, being lots " and IA. block @,
Morris vineyard tract for $3.50. See
Co Rec Book 81. page 2S5; total tax
81 SO. per cent 81 cents cost OF ad
vertlsng so cts Total tax With costs
/
Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-29
rorAI TAX
WFTff fI.STr


WITH COS
GIG. Ryan, John-Int BY reason OF
m foe III property OF Nellie II Glea-
soii' being lot is, blk A, Morris Vine
' ard trnct. $3.50; see Co Rec BOOK "a,
p age 66; tut0l tax -, 6 per cent 20 cts.
& ost OF advertising 80 cts. Total tax j.
with costs
go. Reyes, G-f1s acres on Kohler
nj. bd W by q Rice, Z by Parker, val
ned at $500; total tax 81 20, s per cent
Sc cts, cost Of advertising SO cts. To
tai tax with costs 8
22l. Rhodes, Mrs Hot 49, Work
man & Hollenbeck tract, valued at
sfOe. total tax 81 20, per cent 8 cts.
cost Of advertising so cts. Total tax
with coats
22s. Robinson, @ w--Lot 10, Meyer
block, valued at $3.50, impts $3.50. total
value $500, total tax S., per cent 30
cts, cost OF advertising SO cts. Total
tax with costs d
226. Roche, E J-Lot 3, block 3.
Sanchez tract, value of land $500;
impts S700; furniture $40; total value
s12l0; total tax Sl4 IS; per cent, "a
cents; ccst Of advertising 81. Total
tax with costs 10
22s. Ruiz, Mot lbOxl05 II L side
Yale st, bd n by Winter, 8 by Raya-
les, block So, D I'd survey; value OF
land Sl050; iinpts SIS; total value
sl325; total tax Slb 30; 6 per cent, ~
cents; cost of advertising 80 cents
Total tax with costs
Los Angeles daily herald., 1885-12-29

so cents. Total tax with costs
462, Unknown Owner = Lot 3e,
block s, Highland Tract addition No.
1, valued ut 500, total tax 81 20, per
cent cents. cost OF advertising 50
cents. Total tax with costs
asa. Unknown Owner : Lot SO,
block ). Highland Tract addition No.
/, valued at 500, total tax 81 20, per
cent cents, cost of advertising so
cents. Total tax with costs
454. Unknown Owner = Lot 10.
block S, Highland Tract addition No.
/, valued at 500, total tax 81 20, per
cent cents, cost of advertising so
cents. Total tax with costs
45e. Unknown 0wner-4 acres, be-
ing lot 2. Highland tract, lot 4, block
80. II s, valued at $500, total tax 81 30,
s per cent 81 cents, cost OF advcrtis-
lug 30 cents. Total tax with costs
46O. Unknown Owner-Lot7 :, High
land tract, lot 4, block 80, II 5. val
ned at $50, total tax g, s per cent 10
cents, cost OF advertising SO cents.
Total tax with costs
49, Unknown 0wner-Lot 10, Hill
land OF Mrs Hall, valued at $500, total
tax 81 60, per cent Is cents, cost of
i advertising 80 cents. Total tax with
costs
45s. Unknown owner = Lot 20,
block 2, Hollcnbeck tract, valued at
$50, total tax, 81 80, per cent 9
cents, cost OF advertising 90 cents.
Total tax with costs
464. Unknown Owner = Lot 25.
block 2, Hollenbeck tract, valued at
$50, total tax 81 so, per cent
cents, cost OF advertising 90 cents.
Total tax with costs
466. Unknown Owner-Lot block
3, Hollenbeck tract, valued at sI25,
total tax 81 So per cent cents, cost
of advertising 30 cents. Total tax
with costs
f6s. Unknown Owuers-LOt 20,
blk a. Hollenbcok tract, valued at
sl26; total tax 81 so, per cent, cts,
cost of advertising, so cts Total tax
with costs
469. Unknown 0wners-l.ot |. blk
S, Hollenbeck tract valued at $40;
total tax 81 a, 3 per cent OTIS, cost
OF advertising, 20 cts. Total tax with
costs
47B. Unknown owners--Lot ., blk
8, Holleubek tract valued at $40;
total tax u a, per cent, cts, cost
OF advertising. 80 cts. r0taitax with
costs
47i. Unknown owners-Lot 3, blk
o, Hollenbeck tract, valued at si20;
Of advertising, SO cts. Total tax with
costs
az. Unknown Owner-I.ot 4, block
o, Hollenbeck tract, valued at si2o;
total tax 81 "A, o per cent cents cost
OF advertising so cents
473. Unknown 0wner-Lot7 7, block
9, Hollenbeck tract, valued al $40;
total tax " "a, 5 per cent cents, cost
OF advertising 30 cents, Total tax
with costs
The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-07-24
North Carolina Minerals.

A North Carolina farmer of Cabarruss
county suddenly found himself rich the
other day, when he was offered $50 a,
bushel for 1000 bushels of a sand and
gravel mound on his farm. The dirt
was more profitable at that price than
any farm product he could RAISE on his
land, but he was as sharp rs old Farm
er Rogers, the North Carolina farmer OF
aEsmeralda," and didn't take it. The
gravel mound is as full of wealth as the
dirt pile of Dickens golden dustman,
and the latest improved machinery is
to be put in to work a gold mine. The
discovery came about In this way: The
farmer knew the mound, and knew OF
an old hole near it which had been fill
edup by the drift Of years. He wished
to make a dry, gravelly front yard for
his house, and hauled some cart-ioads
of the mound aud spread it before his
door. Tho rains washed it and he found
among the gravel a nugget of gold that
weighed an ounce. This opened his
eyes. Then he scraped up the gravel
and it banned out" 1926 in rough pick
ings. Then he took o bushel of the
mound, ground it to powder IN q mortar
and it yielded $l25, which showed his
good sense in not taking $50 a bushei
for it. Then the Oldest inhabitant OF
Carbarrus, nigh on to a hundred, sud-
denly recolected a story told him, when
he was aboy, by his grandfather. about
an Englishman who lived In Raleigh be-
fore the Revolutionary times, digging q
PIT, finding q pile OF gold and going
home to coin il. The pit was on this
very Cabarrus farm and the mound was
made from the diggings. The lucky
Englishman worked the mine In the
rough, took ont the biggest yellow
chunks and left the smaller nuggets and
rich dirt for the farmer. and the name OF
this sudden millionaire is Bob Paul.
He will work the mine for all il is
worth, and would not take for the Eng
lishman's leayings as many ~ten-dollar
gold pieces as would pave every ugh
of his farm.