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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

vain Their feet seemed to be rooted
in the very earth. They tried to speak,
hut their tongues We're palsied. BY Il
kind of superhuman cXertion, they ut
length cried out: 1.-The Snake! the
Great Snake!
The sleepers were aroused in confu-
sion and excitement. Order was re-
stored when the gush of excitement had
passed away. The guard reported what
they had seen. 1t was a fearful time
with them. Then they knew what
those strange trails meant.
The morning dawn in the east made
them feel somewhat relieved, though
not wholly releasing them from fear.
When the guard gave their description
of the magnitude of the unwieldy mon
ster, it so far surpassed their idea of its
size that they wished they had never
embarked in that enterprise. a council
of war was Immediately called to de-
eide on course of action. 1t was de-
cided to hail the other companies with
the bugle call. They sounded and got
answers from both of them. They were
not far asunder, and 1t WAS determined
to remain where they were until the
other companies came up. In an hour
or so they were all together. When
the description of this gigantic serpent
was given in their hearing, there were
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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
Now is the time to buy barb wire.
ELLIOTT & BACH.
Marion Melangc.

January 10, 1886.
j. F. Heetland our popular druggist
is passing the cigars good ones) around.
1t is a girl and John is extremely hap
py. Well we don't blame him.
Mr.. Christian Ortman, living north
west Of town, was badly kicked in the
face last week. He was holding one of
his horses while the other one was be-
ing brought out of the barn when it
suddenly jerked away from him and
tnrned and kicked him, cutting a pain
ful cash in his face. lie is now doing
us well as could be expected.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Voght met with
quite a serious accident on last Friday.
They were driving along near the resi-
dence of Pin Stromlnger and Mr.. Noght
being cripple dropped the lines, and
in reaching after them lost his balance
and fell out over the dash board, and
his wife in trying to save him also fell
out, when the pony hogan running and
kicking, striking Mr.. V. on the head
and breast and Mrs. V. on the side, in.
fllcting several painful wounds.on both
After being carried on the thills for {
ways they fl nally fell through and tht
pony ran on until it got to Peter Eng
brecht's place, where it was captured
There was no damage done to the bug
gy. AT last accounts Mr.. Noght wa
getting along finely but his wife wa
poorly.
HUTZEL,
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
Wontinuod ,leIt ,ceekJ


The publishers of Rutledge's Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards in their
Monthly for February, among which is
the following:
We will give $1,000 to the person tell
ing us which is the longest verse in the
Old Testament Scriptures Not the re-
vised edition, by Feb. 10th, 1856.
Should two or more correct answers be
received, the reward will be diyided.
The money will be forwarded to the
winner Feb. 18th, 1856. Perons trying
for the reward must send 20 cents in
silver or postal notes, (no postage
stamps taken) with their answer, for
which they will receive the Monthly
for March, IN which the name and ad-
dress of the winner of the reward and
the correct answer will be published
| and in which several more valuable re-
wards will be offered. Address Rut.
ledge Publishing Company. Easton, Pa
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
Personal.

Dave Gowdy contemplates visit TO
Yankton Saturday.
will Sillreturned from his McCook
county visit last Thursday ev,ning.
j. V. Lamson has been confined to
the house during the past week from a
rheumatic attack.
r. Rees was elected delegate to the
postmasters convention, to be neld at
Chicago February 4th.
JIG. Murphy took a trip north as far
as Aberdeen this week in the interest
of Murphy & Hogan, dealers in dressed
meats.
Mrs. VIM. Conklin had the misfortune
to take tumble down the cellar stairs
last Friday evening, from the effects OF
which is now laid up, though no serious
injury was sustained.
Arthur Mann is visiting his brother
Ed, near Swan Lake. Mr.. Mann was
the unfortunate victim of the pool
workmanship of a Cedar Rapids, Iowa
policeman last fall, the bullet intended
for an escaping prisoner striking hin
| in the groin, where it yet remains.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
TURNER CoUNTY's TROUBLE.
a $4,000 1sonus Missing

HURLEY, Jan. 19.-Special to The
Journal: The Turner county commits
sioners to-day made a formal demand.
on the banks of Parker for the $4,000
bonus said to be deposited therein by
the citizens of Parker, to be used for
the purpose of erectlnga county build
ing at Parker, provided that the county
seat should be located there at the last
November election. Certificates of de-
posit issued by the banks were presented
and an answer demanded from each
bank in writing. e. W. Stone. of the
firm of G. w. Stone & Co., stated that
the $4,000 was withdrawn from their
bank before said election. The Citizens
bank stated that there was no money
there for bonus purposes, refusing to
answer when the money was with
drawn. 1t is yet undecided whether
suit Will be brought against the banks
for the bonus or declare the election
void
The above from the Sioux City Jour
nal tells the voters and Taxpayers of
this county the outcome of the promis-
es made by certain ParkeriteS to secure
a majority at the recent election. 1t is
now no doubt evident to all that Par
ker never intended to pay a single pen
my towards providing the county with
suitable buildings, but that her prom
| ises, backed by certificates of deposit
signed by G. w. Stone s. Co., and w. A
Houts, cashier-each for $5,OO0-were
only gotten up for the purpose of in.
| fluencing votes The Parker bankers
no doubt think they performed sharp
trick in hoodwinking the voters that
they might benefit thereby. A. Halnes
4 of the Citizens bank, attempted to saw
the reputation Of that institution b,
filing with the county clerk a statemen
that the bank would not be held re
sponsible or honor the certificate of it
cashier, w. a. Houts.
Men who have heretofore been yer
pronounced in their support of Parke
aver that if an election were to be hell
next week, Hurley would easily POI
two-thirds of the votes of the county.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
BOGUS BONUS.
Read and Reflect.

Commissioner Bertelson presented
the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
WHEREAS, The honorable legisla-
tive body of the Territory of Dakota by
their act, approved Feb. 26, 1885, err
acted that at the annual election, held
in Turner county for the year 1855, the
people shall designate by their ballots
their choice of county seat, and the
place receiving a majority vote so cast
at the said election, shall be the county
seat of said Turner county; and
WHEREAS. Certain depositors filed
certificates with the county clerk of rur-
ner county, that five thousand dollars
bank OF G. w. Stone & Co. and five
thousand dollars ($5,0OO) with the Citi-
zen's Bank, both of Parker, to be used
for county buildings for Turner county
provided the people should designate
their choice by giving Parker a majority
vote; and
WHEREAS, The sworn certificates of
the canvassing board shows that the
village of Parker had one hundred and
thirty-three majority therefore be it
RESOLVED. That the county clerk
be now instructed to procure the de-
posit certificates, and go to said bar Ks
and demand the money, and If not ac-
cessible inquire the reason why.
The motion receiving the required
second from Commissioner Kaufman,
the resolution was adopted by the fol
loving result, Commissioner Allen
demanding the ayes and nays:
Ayes: Allen, Bertelsen, Nelson and
| Kaufman. Nays: Stewart.
Chairman Stewart stated that in cast
ing his vote against the aforesaid reso,
| luton, he maintained the principles
which he advocated in the beginning.
The clerk at once proceeded to carry
out the instructions of the board, and
procured the following written state
ments from the banks above mentioned
to-wit:
| GEO. W. STONE & CO., BANKERS,
PARKER, OAK, Jan. 10, 1886.
j. J. Moore County Clerk:
DEARSIR:-The five thousand (S5,OOO
dollars was not deposited subject to tn
order of the county commissioners ant
was withdrawn before election.
| GEO. w. STONE & Co.
/ Vice-Presldent Haines, of the Citizen
Bank. made the following statemen
upon the back of the deposit check:
The persons who made the within de
posit of $4,000, have withdrawn thei
deposit. A. HAINEs, V. Z.
jan 10Th, 1856.
Mr.. Haines declined to state whethc
said amount was withdrawn before O
!. after election.
On motion the written and verbal re
port of the clerk was accepted.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
An Unsuccessful Attemnt.

On Monday last, a trio of newspaper
scribes, representing the Marion SEN
tinel, the Centreville Index and the.
Herald, formed plan on the streets of
Parker by which they expected to
"break up" the Wentworth house at
that place. The arrangements having
all been completed they marched into
the hotel office, and while warming the
cold end Of their noses were invited by
Landlord Fowle to" +" walk in and take
dinner" 1t is needless to add that
they walked in," but all attempts on
their part to "break up" the house
were turtle, as the supply of edibles
seemed ineXhaustable and the quality
of the best The verdict of all as they
picked their taeth after their defeat,
was that Parker has reason to be proud
of its Leading hotel under management
of Mcssrs Wentworth s. Fowle.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
We want money. and in order to get
it will sell clothing, mems and boys caps,
gloves and mittens at cost. for cash.
PIER s. FERGUSON.
Notice.

After January 1st 1886 we shall sell
goods only for cash or its equivalent;
we have tried the credit system long
enough to be convinced that 1t IS only a
question of time when we must either
quit business or quit credit, we are not
ready to quit business,s but can and
must quit the credit system, not of our
own will but because our customers
have forced us to it. We shall also take
steps at once to collect all accounts due
us as, well as thos 'rchased by us of
Hogan & Pier. AZ persons knowing
themselves indebted to either firm will
please govern themselves accordingly.
We msan just what we say.
i Respectfully,
PIER & FERGUSON.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
BUSINESS BRIEFS.

jos. Allen loans money
"White beans, nice and Clean" at
5argent's.
Boots and shoes at cost for cash, at
J. Sargent's.
For Trunks, Valiscs &c, at cost go to
Pier & Ferguson's.
The choicest line of Tobacco and
Cigars at Pioneer Drug store.
Just received, a fine line of all wool
underwear, at Pier & Ferguson's.
Paints, Oils and brushes of the very
best quality, at Pioneer Drug store.
Farmers, call at the Herald office and
get insurance rates in the Dakota Mu-
tual.
You will save money by trading your
butter, eggs, potatoes and cash at Sar-
gents.
The most complete line of Gloves and
hiittens ever brought to Turner county
at Pier s. Ferguson's.
We want 1000 bushelsIof corn, on ac
count or for trade. Will pay highest
price. Pier & Ferguson.
Cure your cold while you can, Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy will do it
Sold by Emiel Brauch.
!. New stock Clothing just received
which I win sell cheap, for cash o
ready pay only. Junia Sargent.
Watch for it! The first symptom o
true Group is hoarseness and if Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is freely give
at once and the doses frequently re
peated the dread disease may be entire
ly prevented and all danger and anXiet
avoided. Sold by Emiel Brauch.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

The price of boots and shoes having
gone down in the eastern market, am
prepared to give my customers the
benefit, and shall sell such goods with
out regard to cost. Shall also sell gloves
and mittens at greatly reduced prices
some lines way below cost. Come and
see before paying big prices elsewhere.
Nj. S. ROBINSON.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

now offer for sale, in lots to suit
purchasers, thirty acres of desirable
land within the corporate limits Of the
town of Hurley.
Terms and prices reasonable.
Call early and secure bargain.
Z. NJ. JUDsoN.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
COUNTY orrrcrns.
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
PRxsnYsEnIAs CHuRcH-wm i Hill, pastor.

fREsnisEHIAS CHURcH-Wm j Hill, pastor
Services at the school house every other Sum
day at O'Clock p. m.
CATHOLIC CHuRcH-Near Swan Lake. Rev
George Sheehan. pastor. Services on the sec
ond Sunday of each month. commencing at
1880 a. IN. Catechism Immediately after mass.
BAPTIST CHUHcH-Corner Park Boulevard and
Dakota street. Rev.. 7 Coffman pastor. Ser
vices every Sunday mt IL Il. m. Sunday school
at IAN. Prayer meeting every Thursday eve.
ming at 8 p. III. Young peoples prayer meeting
Sunday evening at p. IN.
> n Z. CuRCH-Swan I.ake-Rcv. VIM. Gray,
,astor. Services every two weeks, at q. nj.
sunday school at 2m.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

The Acme Club beats them all. The
only unllavored. long-fller Havana ci-
gar for cents in town. Try one at Pio-
nees Drug store.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

Dcntfstry.
DR.. L. r. Alderman will, until fur
her notice, be prepared to meet those
occurring his service, as follows:
Mondays.
CENTREvILLE-Tucs
PARKER-Saturday
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
rax-Payers. Attention.

The s own taxes for 1885 are due and
in my hands for collection. Call at the
Post-office and pay same and save costs.
ROWLAND REEs,
Hurloy, Nov. 9. 1885. Marshal.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
Insure in the Dakota Mutual Jos.
Allen will make out your papers, and
give you all necessary information.
Report of School No. 4,

Middleton TownshipTurner Co., Oak
for the month ending Dec. oath, 1885:
Number enrolled-45.
Number neither absent nor tardy--9
Grand total 856.
Average 1873.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
Notice TO Tax-Pnyers.

The taxes for 1885 will become de-
linquent and penalty and interest added
after the first Monday in February.
j. B. BEEBE,
Co., Treasurer.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
The Great Serpent Of the Tona-
wanda Swamp.
ny b. +. BURE.
cuAp. 1.-THE HuSr-continued.

CUAP. II--THE IlUNT-Continued
The world of dreams came on apace.
The visions of the night We're in &c
cordance with the scenes and thoughts
just preceding. They were known only
to themselves and "the sleepless mind"
At length morning came with Il
bright and glorious sunrise. The tones
OF the bugle aroused the slumberers.
Every man responded to the call; break
fast was served, and the expedition
moved with elastic step toward the
point of destination. Women and chill
dren, and men who remained at home,
cheered and waved their handlierchiefs
as they passed. On and on they moved
till they reached the swamp. already
dark and weird by dense foliage.
| They followed q mysterious trail, which
led towards the inner recesseS of the
| swamp. The trail appeared like one
made by dragging Il log of some size.
| What this might be, or how it was
made was indeed Il mystery to the COM
! But after fairly having penetrated the
/ swamp, for the want of some better
guide, they continued to follow it till
night Just before sunset they sounded
the bugle, and listened for Il response
from the other two companies. A very
faint response came from the central
company; the other was too distant yet
to hear or reply. They found an eleva-
ton on which they camped for the
night.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

We have few Ladies' New Markets
and Misses coats which we will close
out for cost.
PIER & FERGUSON.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

A school report from Rosefeld town
ship was received too late for this
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
GENERAL DIRECTORY.
U. 8. OFFICERS.

Collector Internal Revenue -.
aegister Land Office, Yankton -. q. A. Wetter
teceivcr .. -. Chandler
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

chicago and Southwestern Railway Time
Table.
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Passenger, No,,42 $3.50 p. m,
Freight, As s:5S p. IN.
GOING WEST.
Passenger, No. IL o:1o a. m.
Freight, As ll:l0 a. m.
Make through connection for Chicago and
Sioux City.
Yankton trains connect at Centreville with
both morning and evening passenger.
W. A. TMRALL, Genl Ticket Agent.
w. L. WORTMA,;. Agent
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

JOSEPH SCIIRYvER
Pedagogue
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21
E.s. M'cooK POST, NO. 81, q. A. II.

HunLKy LODGE NO. el. I. o. CT
Meets every Tuesday evening at ! o'clock
Visiting members cordially invited to attend.
Degree meetings.
second and Fourth Fridays in each month.
+. NJ. BROWN, w. G. t.
Miss II. PRESCOTT, w. II. 8.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1886-01-21

Commissioner Bertelson presented
the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-24
A ssslEGeD DESPERATE.
A Hundred Men in Nebraska Held at
Ia by u Daring Murderer who 0c-
cupies d Weli-StOcked Barn.

A Hundred Men I'm Nebraska Held at
Bay by a Daring Murderer who Oc-
cupies a Weli-Stocked Barn.
Omaha, March 2l-A terri bIs tragedy,
beginning yesterday and terminating
this morning, occurred in Burt county.
Il. A. Steadman, proprietor OF a cream.
cry near the village of Lyons, paid off
and discharged n of his employees,
Edward johnson, who thereupon be-
came angry, aud after a few words, and
without provocation, pulled q revolver
and shot Steadman IN the stomach, the
wounded man dying shortly afterward.
Johnson mounted a horse and fled bat
was soon followed by small party of
men IN charge of Constable Parker, who
pursued him twelve miles
south, and were rapidly gain
ing on him. During the chase the
murderer, johnson, turned IN his saddle
and with q, Winchester rifle shot one OF
his psrsnsis;; M. p. johnson, in the head.
killing him almost instantly. He also
shot a German ia the hip, infiictinp n
fatal wound, and also shot Constable
Parker's horse. The pursuing party.
however, kept up the chase and con.
tinued to gain On him and were lein-
forced by others along the way. Finally.
johnson, seeing that capture was ineyi-
table if he continued on horseback,
jumped from his horse and ran into a
barn where he held the fort against the
entire party. 1t was thought he was
wounded before he sought retreat In the
barn, as he had been fred at by his pur
sners. who were armed only with reyol-
vefs. The barn was surrounded by the
party, which by this time had increased
to u hundred men. They fred into
the barn with their reyolvers and thur
fire was vigorously returned. Firing
back ard fe.th was kept up till dark,
when it was suggested that the
barn be Aired, but no one ven.
tnred to carry out the suggestion.
Meantime the sheriff OF Tekamah was
sent for, and he soon reinforced the
party with q posse of ten men armed
with Winchester rifles. 1t was cen
cluded to carefully watch the barn all
night srd ene the assault in the
morning. In the barn there were about
a dozen horses and mules. During thu
firing they Kept up a fearful neighine
and plunging, terrified by the reports
and probably wounded by the shots.
At midnight the desperate was still in
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-24

,he barn. A dispatch from Oakland.
received here at 4:30 this afternoon, says
the Gagged desperate is still holding the
entire party at bay, and is still defiant.
This morning he shot through ole
mans hat, through another's coat, and
at noon shot through the dwelling house
near the barn. In the barn there is a
we'll, three small caves, numerous
chickens, plenty of grain, and eighteen
head OF horses and mules. He
has made holes IN the barn SO
that he commands every side and all
avenues Of approach. superintendent
McCabe of the Omaha & st. Paul rail-
road, has Just serlt IN order from Omaha
to send a special train to Tekamah for
fifty more men who are going well armed.
to assist in the siege. Burt county peo-
pie are determined to Uaptufs the TffT1an
dead or aliye, but may have to burn the
barn before they can dislodge him. The
barn and contents are valuedfa at $4,000.
Thus matters stood according to latest
advices from the front. Another account
gives the name of the desperate as John
Anderson, aged twsnty-siG, He is q
comparative stranger, and is an expert
pistol and rifle shot,. Henry O. Stead
man, the murdered employer, was q
prominent man, and leaves a
family. The second victims name
ia Charles johnson, the owner OF the
barn ID which Anderson is corralled.
The third victim, who is fatally wound
ed, 10 a brother OF Charles johnson. A
dispatch from Oakland tonight says q
great fire can be seen in the southwest.
1t is thought the barn has been set on
FIRE. The streets Of Oakland were crowd
ed with people awaiting the news. No
doubt ore lives haye been lost. The
nearest telegraph station to the scene
of the Burt county tragedy is Oakland,
q distance of ten miles, and all news has
to come by carrier. The latest special
from Oakland received at Omaha to-
night at ten o'clock says an attempt was
, made to-day to enter the barn, but Eo
sooner did the assaulting party
show themselves than the
desperate who was on the alert, opened
fire aud shot Edgar Everett in the breaai
inhicting a fatal wound, making the
fourth victim. This was the only sho1
= made by the desperate, who wastes nc
ammunition in making foolish shots. HI
does not shoot when the attacking party
e retreats. Fifty men from Tacoma
o armed with long range repeating Win
CueSteE TlueSs hEIlfeA upon tbe eCcuoiat
this afternoon and shot guns have taker
the place of the rsvolvers. All day tn
great crowd surged and circled arount
the barn, but kept out of range of the be
sieged man. A wagon load of provis
ions has been forwarded to the camp o
d the besiegers. The resul
D. cannot be foretold. No doubt the bari
will have to be burned. 1t is impossible
to starve him out, as there are five COW
and plenty of chickens IN the barn, I'll
lie cannot be taken alive. He is half Mex
can. and has an assumed name, "Allel
Wright" Several of the people nav,
received slight wounds. A great nun
70 Der of people have been coming fror
all directions. The excitement run
high. The barn was fired to might unde
cover of darkness. No more news eS
pected tonight.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-24

CAPITAL NOTES.
SECRETARY MANNING Ill.

.LN sEOhGlah1 maNNlVo Ai&s
Washington, March 24-An inquiry at
Secretary Manning's house this morning
ELECTS the information from his private
secretary that Mr.. Manning is doing
we'll, and his physician says everything
is favorable. His sprained ankle causes
him considerable p..En.
IMPORTANT LAND DECISION.
Washington, d. O., March 24-The
secretary of the interior to-day rendered
q decision restoring to the public do
main lands along the line of the Allan,
tic and Pacific road for distance OF
1874 mi ss, in which he holds that the
railroad has no legal claim to.
DEATH OF JUDGE HUNT.
Washington, d. @. March 24-Justice
Ward Hunt died here this morning.