The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1885-02-12
HE1GHBoR1NG TOWNS.
The Regular Grlst Of Sadness, Bad
ness and Gladness Thr0ughOut lin
coin County.

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The Regular Grlst Of sadness, Bad
ness and Gladness Throughout Elm
colin County.
DAYTON.
The grand affair of the season took
place at the residence of 7. w. Clark OF
the evening Of January 30. There were
large number present who expressed
themselves latter ievouring sundry dishes
Of oysters, turkey, boiled ham, etc., al
having lost their appetite. A rumor is il
circulation that the light fantastic toe wa
tripped, but having been partaker w
are ready to verify that the rumor is false
Mr.. John Elster, who started for Nor
way last fall, has not been heard from
since he reached New York. His family
are very anxious to hear from him, anc
are watching the postofice daily. W.
hope their desire may be realized soon.
Fred Keidle has at this late hour con
cluded to take advantage of the generos
ity of magnanimous government, by ap
plying for pension, and has received no
tice that his demand has been properly
filed. Fred is deserving.
A short stop at the residence OF B. kits
last week convinced us that Barney is a
sufferer from the epidemic that is travers
ing our township, but his lndefatigability
won't let it get away with him.
The question for debate in our lyceum
on Wednesday, 18th inst. is, Resolved
that country life is more pleasant than
city life. !" Miss BurkhoIder, affirmative;
Miss Kennedy. negative.
There has been strong demand for a
work on parliamentary rules here for the
past four weeks, and although the demand
still hangs, the work has not been obtain
ed.
Mr. Eddie Sharp recited Rev. Quacke
Strong in a very creditable manner on
Wednesday evening, 4th inst. Eddie has
foothold on the upper rounds sure.
John Warner has purchased new
span of horses, which is proof positive
that he means business as soon as the
beautiful" becomes non est.
Homer Kits, Dayton's constable, went
over to Prairie Grove Lyceum the other
night in charge otwell, never mind:
NUNS the word.
A spelling school in district % was the
leading attraction on the evening OF Jan
uary 80, A large attendance and good
time is reported.
Miss Kennedy reports smaller attend
ance in district Is on account of colds,
sore throat, etc.
Miss Burkholder gives actual proof that
she is the princess Of debate in the lyce-
UNI.
Somebody lost 500 on Zeke Browns
$40 horse, She turns out to be clipper.
Prairie Grove Lyceum was slimly at
tended last week on account of mud.
Mr.. Delve of Fairview township came
up last week.
Nine Mile creek is on little boom.
Weather, springlike.
LENNOX.
Geo. Taylor, one Of the best boys on the
face Of the earth, has moved the butcher
shop on to the rear end Of his store to make
mfcr his mammoth stock Of goods. He
keeps everything that you can think of and
lots that can be thought of, multiplied by
one hundred, cheap for cash or country
produce.
John Mile starts for his home in Min
nesota this week. We are sorry to lose
John as he is young man Of sterling
worth, and large circle of friends will
miss him.
The water is so deep on the ice that Mr..
Jacobs men had to quit putting it up.
II matters don't change for the better
Lennox will be out OF ice this summer.
W. B. Smiths hardware stock has ar
rived, and he is kept busy shelving and
marking it. He has everything from a
tack to crowbar. Give him call.
All the old inhabitants were put to
shame by the weather on Tuesday.
Whew, wasn't it cold. How low did the
indicator register? 40 rods below.
The band boys think that they can down
any seven-months band in the country,
and we believe they can as they have
some new music which is very fine.
The mask carnival will come off at the
rink on the night of the l4th. All skaters
are expected to be present. as good time
awaits the participants.
DR. Whitney has just returned from
Chicago, where he has been attending
s
medica! lectures on practitioners course
Aug, Engelcke has moved his sample
rooms into the Freshman building where he
dishes out the ardent to his customers.
In buying ticket at Chicago, to Par
ker, be sure it is for Parker, Dakota, as
you might possibly 90 to Minnesota.
M. Huisman has bought the W. A.
Parliman place north Of town. He will
send a tenant on to it in the spring.
The chaps that went went out fox hunt
ing came back hungry, All they saw was
mole and they never started that,
Birdie Gray. who has been very sick
with lung fever, is doing very nicely under
DR.. Slaman's care.
Our school is running in good working
order. The young ideas are shooting in
all directions.
Dr.. Hortelman is the name of our new
doctor. His Office is at the Merchants.
Hurley will have a grand drama on the
l4th, entitled enlisted for the war. =
How many does it take to plaster one
room? For answer ask Freseman.
Mr.. Lynch Of Sheldon has been in town
buying car load Of stock cattle,
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