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Smyrna times., 1886-06-16
Reclaiming the Land at Collins
RaARh.


Beach.
The Cedar Creek Marsh Company
of Blackbird hundred met on Monday
at the house of of Franklin Collins, for
the purpose of electing three mana
gers and a treasurer. Joseph Roberts
was called to the chair and A. G.
Deakyne appointed secretary. The
charter was then read after which they
proceeded to the election of the proper
officers in accordance Herewith, re-
sulting as follows: Managers of the
company, Franklin Collins, Isaac R.
Stats and Gideon E. Rothwell treas.
urer, Robert N. Higgins.
The managers have we understand
assessed the land to be reclaimed al
$40 per acre, nearly 1000 acres, on
which they have levied tax of 10 per
cent. They will also at once advertise
for proposals to do the necessary
ditching and dyking at Collins Beach
to shut out the tides where the bank
was broken several years ago, which
has covered this land as natural over.
flow.
Several futile efforts have been
made to effect this very desirable re-
suit, but they all failed as a neighbor.
hood enterprise until Levy Court Com.
missioner Geo. G. ROthwell took the
matter in hand, and thus, through his
official position, put the county at the
back of the enterprise by an apprOpria.
tiOn of $4,000. The e1ectual reclaim.
ing of this land will add to the mater
ial wealth as well as the health and
comfort of the people of the Neck, and
all will rejoice at its early and success.
full completion.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16
MARRIAGES.

EMERsON-WARREN-Atther The residence of tbe
brides parents, June 9th. Arthur p Emerson of
Earleville, Md, and Miss Nina L. Warren. OF
Townsend, Del
TRUAX-BROTT-Na 9th 0t Rronkfeld No
William TruaX formerly of Smvrna) and
Miss Katie, daughter Of Col. E. C. Brott, ol
BrOOkfeld. Mo.
--SCHLESINGER.-At the resi-.
dence ofher grand parents, Mr. and Mrs Edward
BIAS, 1904 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, May
lOth, by Rev. W. B Gordon. of this town Miss
Beatrice Woodward formerly of Smyrna) and
VIM. NJ. Schlesinger, beth Of Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16

A PRESSURE of local news has crowded
out of our columns the editorial matter in
tended for this issue.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16
4 Special Bargains

No. la three-story new Brick House
rooms on Cummorco Street, centrally To-
Gated. Would do for dwelling and place
OF business. Good yard Everything in
order. Price, only 50, GOO
No. 3 "A now frame Dwelling on Com
merce Street, rooms good size lot. with
back entrance Price, only 81, 800. A
bargain.
No ais farm of 1870 Acres. neor
Smyrna with good buildings and in n
splendid neighborhood. Party means 70
sell and will give special price to anv one no
wishing to buy. Good Peach Orchard.
NO. "A new seven room DWELLING nj,
Delaware Street. Only $780, Cbean'
| also have -Four Building Lots lex on
Ill meIlhodiSt sle6 street 40 BY lS4 feet, Price.
only; 5000 Likely to advance.
Address or call upon NAV 5-sw
E. H. BECK,
Real Estate Broker, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16
TOO MANY GOODS.

Such is our condi-
tiOn and we must un-
load some of them
and prefer to make
low prices while you
want clothing rather
than wait until You
have been supplied.
Our prices are all
plainly marked ON
every garment and
as you know is but
one low price tol. all.
We now make a
straight cut Of 10 per
cent through our en-
tire stock Of ready
made clothing. Bear
in mind not a few odd
sizes or lots marked
down but everything
in stock. Goods care
fully exchanged or
money Cheerfully re-
funded if for any lca-
son you desire it.
Our prices we know
are away down and
we think 10y COM
palisOn you will de-
eide so.
]. 7. MulIiI & Son.
Tailors, 9th q Market.
EIotbia,.e NAT;I,:4
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16

Threadbare Truths In garb quite bright and
new.
Are stranger than Fiction to more than few.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16
DEATHS.

CLAYTON-In Dover, June 9Th, David Clayton
aged 60 years.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16

When Baby was sick, we gave her CASTORIA
When she was Child she cried for CASTORIA
When she became Miss, she clung to CAsTORIA
When she had Children, she gave them CAST'A
Side Bracket and Extension Lamps,
at ]. B. CoOper's.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16

Real Estate Broker, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1886-06-16

SUPERINTENDENT TAYLoRs report
of the water works shows that the
consumption Of water is $4,000 gallons
per day, requiring the use of the pump
only twenty-six minutes each day, con-
suming on an average 101 pounds Of
coal daily. The standpipe effects this
saving.
THE Festival announced to be held
at RaymOnd's Church, has been post
poned from Wednesday and Thursday
10 Thursday and Friday evenings Of this
week. AS the proceeds are for the
benefit Of the church, the management
would be pleased TO have liberal
patronage
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas Default has been matte M pafhtnt
of the money secured.by Il mortgage asal'ti ''aS
Is. 1884, executed ny 'Chltl; Lmenist az Jer''iiu
Co, ID. T.. to Esdrils ManseaU ot The enIn!% OF
Green Lake State of Wisconsin. amt when
mortgage was recorded in the once ot the KEY
lister of Deeds of Jeranld County, D. :. Oh .ie
30th day OF July, lSSA, at O'Clock ana il'h-
utes. a. n in book of Mortgages, on page 81
Said default consists in the no!l-ray'neht y,
one of the notes secured by SAID mortgage Sis"
note being now past due.
Whereas no action or proceeding III Id" .n
otherwise has been commenced or lhsIitutc" %
ecover the debt securedhy said mortgage or
any part thereof, and
Whereas the amount claimed to ne que upon
said mortgage at the date CT this notlce IS llle
sum of two hundred and forty-s"ven bo-loo DOL
lars to-wit: 500 principal and $3.50 interest,"
and also fifty dollars Attorney lees stipulated
for in said mortgage.
Now Therefore. notice is hereby given tilat
by virtue of the power OF sale contained IN Saiu
mortgage. and duly recorded rs aforesaid. and
in pursuance of the statute in such case made
and provided. the said mortgage WHY be tore
closed by a sale of the mortgHged premises here
in described ut public auction at the front door
of the coulthou in the village of washington
Springs. Jerauld Co.. d. T.. and are described
as follows: t0-wit:
The South y OF the Northwest Ii and the
South = of the Northeast Il dissection 2, Town
shSp los. i'll Range 81. west of the 5thp. M.
Dated at WoonSocket, ID. T., this 10Th day OF
August, 1886.
ESDRAs IANLEtu.
John I. kEAN. Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgagee.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
Announcements.

Remember the picnic at Wallaces
Gulch just north of the Springs, on Sept.
III, 'S6. There will be singing, by the
glee club and audience, MY Country
t is of Thee. Prayer. Chas. Wesley.
Singing, "The Old Farm" Addresses.
The several alliances Of the county are
expected to speak or be represented by
one Of their number. Other speakers
are expected. a general address by
Judge converse. Music by Mrs. B. G.
Cummings, Mrs. w. Hawthorne, Mrs.
Jennie II. Miles, Mrs. NJ. d, Crow, MI.
b. r. Shrimp. Alvia Sturgis, Mr.. A La
Point and us many others as they can
bring to their aid and select good piec-
es for the occasion. BY order Com.
| TO THE VOTERS OF JERAULD COUNTY.
/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Superintendent of
Schools. To those who do not know
me l will say that in politics [ am a
republican,, in belief and practice a
temperance man. have taught with
success i'll New York and in Iowa, and
now hold a teachers certificate of the
first grade. If elected l pledge myself
to keep the expenses of the office with
in proper limits and endeavor to mer-
it the confidence Of the people.
n. L. Williams. 1870
Mrs. Mary Davis, Ter. Superintend-
ent of Social Purity. Dakota w CT u,
requests all ministers TO preach on So
cial Purity, from LIST Cor Bat. Social
purity is the latest and greatest cru
SADIE; and the ministers Of Jerauld Co.
Will greatly aid the cause by deliver
ing a sermon atall their appointments
as soon as practicable. n. &C. HALL;
Pres. Co. w CT q
[ hereby announce my self us a candi-
date for Sheriff Of Jeauld county SUBJ
ject to the action of the Republican
County Convention:
j. NJ. Spears.
j hereby announce myself as a can
didate for sheriff of Jerauld county,
subject to the action Of county republic
can convention, to be held September
18th. at Washington Springs.
j. A. Tyner.
The fourth M L quarterly meeting
will be held next Saturday and Sab
bath; quarterly conference at p, IN.
on Saturday. j. Trewartha.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
NOTICE @. rxNAL PROOF.

NOTICE FOR PuBLICATION.-Lnnd Oflce
IN at Mitchell. ID. 7. July -. 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice OF his intention ia
make final proof in support OF his claim. and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
District Court o. in case of his absence before
G. w. Mcdonald Clerk OF the District Court
Jeraud county. at washington Springs ID. L..
on September I, 1886. viz:
LETISC1A COLLIER,
one OF the heirs of
John COLLIER deceased,
dis. No. 2257l fdrthe ne sw14 sec. IL. township
los, range G6. She names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said land viz: John shannon
John Egiin. Augustus Ponto. and Peter Wei
firing. al of Templeton, Jeraud county, Dako
ia. GEO. y. EVERIrT, Register jSos:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
Democratic Convention.

The Jerauld County Democrat Con-
vention will be held at Wessington
Springs, on Saturday October 9th. 1886.
at one o'clock p. IN. for purpose of
nominatig county officers. The differ
ent townships in the county are enti-
tied to representation in the conyen-
ton as follows: Alpena. 3; Franklin. s:
Blain, 3; Dale, 2; Washington Springs.
:; Viola, 2; Cherry, 2. Media 1: ANNA.
2: Harmony, 2; Pleasant, 2, Crow Lake.
3; Marlar2; Crow; Logan, 3. 1T is
expected that a full delegation will be
present. a cordial invitation is e,l-
tended to all voters OF the county. and
we hope they win interest themselves
in the affairs OF the county, TO be pres
ant and make their wishes known to
the convention, Irrespective of Polit-
ical PartYas tits to them we cater and
not to Political Rings Or CIiques,
The convention viii ccnvene at the
county court house. by order OF COM
mite" j. II. Nughler.
.,.f'l.,js,i1.. "a,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03

Whereas, Default has been made in the pay.
mcnt ofthe money secured bya mortgage dated
the 22nd day Of July, issl executed BY Richard
county Of Jerauld and Territory OF Dakota. to
John Flanagan of the county OF Green Lake
and State of Wisconsin, and which mortgage
Deeds, of ,1erauld County. Dakota Territory, on
the Goth day of july, 1884, At ! O'Clock and 30
minutes a. M. N book one a. Of mortgages, on
page thirty-tive (35>.
Whereas said mortgage was assigned fS John
Flanagan to George Il. Sacket. October Sd 1855
and the said assignment was recorded III the
office of tile Register of Deeds of Jerauld Co.
ID. T., Oct 18th, 1855. at l l o'clock and 45 mill-
utes. q. H.. in book three 8 of mortgages, page
four hundred and sixteen ZIG. Said default con-
slsts in the non-payment ofone of the notes now
due.
Whereas 10 action nor proceeding at law or
otherwise has been instituted to recover, the
debt secured by SAID mortgage or any part
thereof, ana
Whereas the amount claimed to be due upon
said mortgage at the date Of this notice is the
sum Of three hundred and eighty-ive $50 dol
lars. to-wt: $3.50 principal and s$5 interest; and
also fifty dollars attys fees stipulated for in
said mortgage
Now. therefore. notice is hereby given that by
virtue of the power of sale contained iii said
mortgage and duly recorded as aforesaid and
pursuance of the statutes in such ease made
and provided. the said mortgage will be fore
closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises
therein described, at public auction AT the front
| door OF the court house in the village OF IVES
sington Springs, Jcrau'd Co.. ID. T.. on the 9th
day OF October. 1886. at O'Clock in the after
noon of that day. Tie mortgaged premises are
situated i'll Jerauld Co., ID. T., and are described
aSfollOWs; to-wit:
| Lots olH /, two .. three 3. and four 1 Sec
| ton three 3 and lots one and two . Sec
ton four 1 Township one hundred and eight y.
Range siNty-four, w. 9TH 7. NJ, containing il3 IT,
| 100 acres.
Dated at Woonsocket; D. T., this 10th day Of
| August, 1886. George Il. Saclet.
| Assignee OF Mortgage.
John T3kean. Atty. for Assignee.
| lis
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
THOMAS w. HARRIS
MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas, Default has been made in ,,o nav.
ment of the money secured bv a certain nor: i
gage, dated on the tliirtieth day of DnrembrI
a. ID. 1855. executed By Abram Van Ness vn
Doren, and Mary Van Dorcn, his wife Of thn
County 1T Jeraliid j, r.. parties Of the ti ,..
part to Edwin s. RoWev of tie co,,ntv nr S.,nl
born. u. T.. party OF the second part and witch
office Of the Register Of Deeds of ler,ud ~ n, te
". OAK: on the sixteenth day of January. a. d.
1886, at twelve O'Clock and 50 minutes. p II
and duly recorded in book three Of mor,l,at, ai
on page ,'i49''. and which default consists IN ),
failure ID pay the sum OF sixteen dollars 1sif o6
interest due July 1st 1886 and in failce to ~.
the taxes on said described priprrv as novn .,s
anteain said mortgage, and N''N''-
Whereas it Was stipulated in said mo,t,r,rn
that upon Il failure to pay any narr of IN, I'm
cured thereby. either prncinal or il,,er~s+ ~
the time the same should bpco,me G,r on - 80, ~,
a failure To comply with amy of the sfnul.,t IN,
Of said mortgage then the Whole ano,i,t ser,r'
ed thereby Should AT once become ,,IIo md ,
lailu, nutinniznl ~ sn, c;a NJ ~, 90 ~ SNSil
ed therein in manner provi.led bv law MIX
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03

NOTICE FOR PUBLIC Office
~ at Mitchell, ID. z. July 10, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof vii! be made before the Clerk OF
the Dist. Court Jerauld Co., ut washington
Springs. ID: T., on Sept. 1st. 10 a. H., 1886, VIZ:
WILLIAM PAGENHART
ID. 5. No. 2296S, for the $. e. IL sec g. Twon 1OG
range 81: lie names the following witnesses to
Nation of, said land. viz Geo. Wmcgardnef. w
b: Primnfer, john Phillips, and William ShultZ
OF Sullivan, D, L. GEO. b. EvEHITT, Register
ilEn0I - =
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Office
~ at Mitchell, d. 7. August 5, 1886
Notice is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof IN support of his claim. and
trct Court, or in case of his absence. before tile
Clerk OF the District Court, Jeranld county; at
washington Springs. DIT, on September IS.
1885; viz:
ARTHUR L. TURRILL
VINO made d. s. entry No. 222OS for llle selA sec II
town 10I; range 66. He names the following
on, and cultivation of; said land, VIZ: J. N
Spears, Fl. c. Stephens. George Barnes and
Samuel Gaily, all of Jerau1d County, Dakota;
GEO: B.EyERITT;
al3si. Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
NOTICE FOR PuBLIcAT1oS.-Laud Office

IN at MITCHELL ID. T., July 18th. 1856.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support his claim. and that
said proof viii be made before Clerk Dist. Court
at Washington Springs, y. T., on Aug. 18th, 10 a.
m. 1886, viz: Henry Walters d. S. No 2ss59
west p. NJ He names tie following wit.
ncsses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz Louis Jonker.
Phillip Williams. Frank Voge. Christ Erumer,
all OF Sullivan, ID, L.
GEO B EVERETT,
l16a21 Register
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03
Bids for School House.

Harmony Twp. School Board are now
prepared to receive sealed bids for
the building Of School House 16x24.
loft. studs; lower ioists 2xe upper joist
2x6. Rafters two it. apart, studs 2x4
l6 inches apart, Box stills 2XS stuff. the
roof, surface of building and floors, to
be tight sheetd With sheeting lumber.
Tar paper to be used in coveing roof.
and entire surface cncluding floor.
with lap Of an inch at joints, to be
sided with No, 2 siding with a lap of a
inch roof s inches above a pitch, shin
giles ~ inches to weather; two nails
in a Single. Projection of roof IL in.
with plain boz cornice, floor Of match
ed stuff to be laid over tar paper, win
doWs l2x24 glass G. lighted J three
windows on each side: Inside lathed
and plastered two coats, and sealed
with flooring UP to base OF window.
with cap and molding. A. suitable
chimney extending into room 3 feet.
one door 2-l0NG-1o1s, floor raised to
form convenient platform at one end.
One coat Of paint Oil and yellow ocher
on outside.and wsinscoating. Sheeting
to be we'll nailed With Sd. nails. siding
to be nailed With Sd. Door to be hung
on 3 hinges, fastened with a good
heavy two ke5- lock, and latch, win
dows secured with thum catches.
Work to be done in workman like
manner. Bidders will state what they
will complete the house for and furn-
lsh their material, Or what they will
do the work for and all the material
furnished on the ground. &c be COM
pleted in october. he Board reserve
the right Of rejecting any and all bids.
The bids will be opened by the Board
between the hours of four and seven D.
M, on the eighteenth day Of September
TO. further particulars call on or adj
dress G. w. Mills. School Clerk.
Excitement in Texas.
Great excitement has been caused in
the vicinity OF Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. j. Z. Corley.
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, or raise his head; everybody
said he Was dying of Consumption. A
trial bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry was sent to MIN. Finding relief.
he bought & large bottle ard box Of
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14
Gem CieaningG.

A literary organized, called Gem
literary society, is IN full blast, and
have Il crowded house.
Mr.. w. H. VIM and Bro. have sold
their claims and left.
Mr. Geo. Emerson has sold his two
claims for $1,000 GO, and will go back
to Osborn county.
Mr. c. 3. Heading has sold his
homestead entry for S35O.00.
Mr. Rose has got him a team.
Miss Carrie Barnhill left for Ober-
lin on the 10th
Mr. W. Ii. Smith is very sick, but
we hope he will recover.
Mr.. Russell is canvasslpg Thomas
county for the Adams wint mill. He
has sold a number already, and we
wish him success.
Mr.. Ed WEIGH is going to pat up Il
windmill soon. ~
Mr.. Henry Hathaway is here for a
while.
The committee of Prairie View
church have bought the lumber, and
are waiting patiently for rain, so as to
commence work.
\ new barn is being built at Gem.
The Missouri Pacific railroad sur
veyors are expected through here
soon, as they are only few miles
east of here
The Murphys all want to sell out.
Now is a good time to buy and sell.
We want the country settled up by
actual settlers. Still there is plenty
of room. Elk. S.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14

The following is from the CORES
p0ndent of the Abilene Gazette at
Western Kansas Agricultural Fair at
Hayes City, Kansas, Oct. It'll:
We were awakened from our mus
ings with the faber yesterday by a
''hello. and looking found Mr.. Frank
lin, of the Russell Record, and mayor
of the town ready to take us by the
hand. With him came the ::enterpris-
ing editor of the Thomas Cat Mr.. w.
G. Porter. These gentlemen were
taking in the fair and the editorial
convention.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14

We take the following from Capt. J
B. Johnsons speech at Topeka in the
opening of the State Campaign and
commend 1T for it's worth and splendid
array of facts:
''The Democracy of Kansas are Just
now making great demonstrations of
love and devotion to the soldier, and
yet they endorse Clevelands admins
tration. Its antics are as amusing as
those Of the hoary widower of eighty
summers six months after the burial
Of his fifth spouse. Poor old Democ-
racy; its handkerchief is scented with
cinnamon essence. Its long hair is
saturated with Burgamot and bears
oil. But its toothless smiles and its
tottering caperings are but wasted
sweetness. 1t used to spell negro with
two g's. For every descendant of Ham.
it held the profoundest contempt. 1t
made him slave for 200 years. 1t
attempted to tear down the temple of
liberty to keep him in bondage. 1t
refused him the ballot. Since the
war it has murdered more than 10. 1000
of them. 1t drove him from the land
of his birth AMI the home of his child
hood, and made him wanderer upon
the earth. 1t has committed every
crime against the colorcd man known
to the moral and civil law. But now
when votes are wanted; when the color.
ed man can be used. It longs to take
him into it's garrulous embrace.
In Kansas it nOminates him. In
the south, it murders and robs him.
In Kansas, it fstters- and fawas, for.
getting for the moment its prejudice
against smell. In Mississippi. It pur.
sues him with sword and fame.
But these advances are alike rrpul
sive and disgusting to the good sense
Of the old soldier and the colessd peo
lple.
! In Shawnee county, where it u IN .
hopeless minority, it makes no nomi
nation, and then claims credit for help
ing the soldiers ticket. In Missouri
!every man on the state ticket is IN
lex-Coafederats soldier. In Kansas
where it Is too dead for resurrection
it nominatss colored man for Audi.
tor, and then innocently pats itself on
the back and says to the colored man
1--WE have loved you as a brother.
while in one half Of the Union it muir.
ders him for his Republicanism.
| Fellow citizens. the future of this
action is in your keeping. The path
way Of history is strewn with the
corpses Of dead republica Let ua
not selace ourselves into inaction with
the belief that the future is secure.
There are breakers ahead. Eternal
vigilance isthe price Of liberty.
| When Horace had finished his great
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-10-14

epic poem, it is said he predicted for
it that it would live so long as the
order of priesthood should kindle j. a
holy fires in the great Roman CO ,,to|
and so long as vestal virgin should
climb the sleeps of Ca, Italian hill.
But 1900 years ago tho holy fires
were quenched. for more than a
thousand years there has been nc
vesper, no ' estal virgin there, and to-
day anti uarians dig and dispute un-
able % tell even where the Roman
tc.mple stood.