The Warner weekly sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1885, 1885-03-13

and has held the office ever since. Finally the
railroads came coursing in from several direc-
tions and settlers Cooked in until now nearly
every foot of this fertile domain is occupied and
happy homes greet You upon every hand.
TIE TRANSITION
of this country, and especially this vicinity from
an undeveloped, broad and fertile prairie; inhab-
tied only by Indians, to an extensively cultivate
ed domain populated with an enlightened class,
all transpiring within few short years, is simp-
ly marvellous. The
VILLAGE OF RoNDELL
is pleasantly situated on the west bank Of the
river and presents a variety of business enter
prises of which we speak farther along. The
couLtry surrounding Rondell lie level and mainly
adapted to agricultural and stock-raising pur-
poses. The farmers are, generally speaking, an
energetic and prosperous class. Rondell, the only
village in the township, has no railroad but her
natural advantages and fine location more than
counterbaiance this disadvantage.
HUMPHREY BROS.
were the first firm that commenced an active
business here, the partnership occurring in the
fall Of 1881. They carry large and well se-
lected stock of general merchandise, but pay es-
pecial attention to the grocery department They
have by strict attention to business and fair deal
ing built up an enyiable trade and now count
their customers by the hundreds. They always
procure the best brands of goods in the market
and sell them at the closest figures. Call and in
vestigate their Foods and prices and safety your
selves.
IN THE BLAcKsMITH1NG LINE
Rordeil is well represented. Mr.. August Il 'er,
practical blacksmith, located here in Decem-
ber, 1884. and during his short residence among
us has established most prosperous business.
Although young in years he is old in experience,
having given his whole attention to blacksmith
ing for over nine years. Farmers have already
established confidence in him and his trade by
rendering him an enormous amount Of work. He
is a reliable aud thorough workman and we take
pleasure in recommending him to the public. 1t
is scarcely necessary to remark that
OUR MAIL FACILITIES
are frst-cIass. Being located on one of Uncle
Sans daily stage lines we enjoy the advantages
Of eastern mail every day. On Mondays, Wednes-
z 4 ~. ~. ~
days and Fridays we receive mail via the Chica-
go q Northwestern, and Tuesdays, ThIFsdsys
and Saturdays via the Chicago, Milwaukee q St.
Paul roe In the matter Of
~ EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES
our township ranks second to none, Numerous
lsehool-houses have been erected and our people
take special pride in training the youthful mind
into paths Of educational virtue. The Rondell
| school begins next month and we understand
Miss Annie Burgitt, who has given such uniyers-
al satisfaction in the past, has been engaged for
another term. This article would be incomplete
if we failed to mention few words in regard 10
OUR oHURoHGoKRs
of which we have a goodls number, and that
able and experienced teacher in religion, Rev
". N. Culbertson, who wall address them regu-
;larly every Sabbath at the Rondell school.
lshouse. commencing next month. !. He docs MOI
ask nor expect cent for his services, but if any
lpreacher is deserving Of pay for expounding gos.
pei truths we certainly belize Mr. Culbsrtson il
entitled to serious considerations in this respect
as his sermons,are always fresh, practical and
right tn the point Sunday school immediasel,
after elurch services. All are cordially invited
to paFticipate.ss sss-r
AS "a SUMMER RESORT
Rondell leads the van. The beautiful groves adj
joining town in which 50 many large and success
full picnics transpire each GUNNER, attracting
visitors from all portions of the Territory, ana
the smooth and placid waters of the james
flowing close by on which boating excursions ar.
numerous, all these things number among th,
attractions Of enr town as famous SUMMER 10
sort, where the weary may enjoy the cooling
shade of our towering oak or elm; and where4hs
owe r-taxed business element may spend a day oi
rest and recreation. Plsasure-seekers can find
plenty Of occupation here in summer time.
Scarcely day passed last July but what otl
froves and river banks were literally swarmed
with people from far and near enj Jying their Wis
it to the fullest sxtent. Sportsmen find here 4
feast in hunting and fishing, while trappers, q,
certain seasons OF the year, are afforded ample
opportunities to display their skill in catching
the many valuable furred animals which abound
in and along the river.
Rondell was not only the first town settled in
this county but was the first to organize school
district, which was done in 1881. The FIRST csm-
etery association In Brown county was organic.
cd here, the annual meetings of which occur in
May. All Rondell now lacks is good railroad
and there is well-fonnded belief that
THE ROCK ISLAND COMPANY
in extending its road from Waterfowl the pres
snt season cannot miss our to wn very far. just
50 sars % this road becomes one Of the fixed In
stitations Of Rondell, and there are good reasons
for believing that it will, just sure will she
boom onward and upward until she becomes the
county seat Of q new county and the future me.
tropolis i)f this grand did tarr; r;torvs NIL -