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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
CHRISTMAS DolNes.
The Once II Year Festival is Upon us
With ali its Charms and Novelties.

The Once II Year Festival is Upon Ut
With ali its Charms and Novelties.
Christmas with all its joys and sorrows
for the year 1886 will arrive and depart
before the Press and Dakotaian AGAR
makes its daily rounds. To its readers
1t sends a hearty Christmas greeting and
a wish that many Christmas days may
fall to their portion.
For weeks Yankton's stores have been
crowded with customers daily, and
nearly every establishment will find its
shelves bare with the close OF the night
before Christmas. Gifts, ranging from
diamonds and costly wares to the ii 4
bauble and the wooden toy are resting
safely in places of concealment and the
children to-day are making ample
preparations for the morrow. Christmas
day divides sorrow and Joy about
equally, and while in Yankton many
will be made happy byiits coming, there
are the world over thous .nds of poverty
stricken parents, whose children will be
compelled to press their noses against
window panes and extract pleasure
from the "toot" of the tin horn which
the neighbours boy blows.
Yanktop children will be clad in
holiday attire this evening and will go
to the several churches, there to blend
their voices In song and feast their eyes
on always attractive Christmas trees,
bending under the weight of presents OF
every description. AT home after this
happy experience they will see that the
stockings are properly suspended and
then Will he themselves to bed, but
not to sleep. With the first streak of
light they Will seek out their respective
Christmas receptacles and the festival
will have begun.
The older people of this city will take
pleasure in preparing for the juveniles
and those of maturer years various little
surprises.
Tomorrow the younger people
will go to the roller rink, to the ice clad
river or the ooasting hill, while for the
older ones social gatherings and tn 9
festal board will suffice.
a ball at the rink this evening will
furnish emit for many, and the
gatherings at the various churches will
attract others.
There will be Christmas trees at the
Methodist church, at Christ church o nd
ct the Congregational church. At the
insane asylum . tree will bear a present
Tor eaoh patient within the walls OF that
institution. At the churches the usual
exercises appropriate to the Oh ristmas
season will occur.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
PERSONAL,

tHAtSONSA
Wendell P. Herrick, OF Nebraska, ia in
town.
M. P. Gilman came in from the east
last evening.
j., 81. Teller visited Elk Point and re-
turned yesterday.
Berney O. Woolley left for an Omaha
visit this morning.
Mrs. w. a. MoVaY visited Sioux City
and returned yesterday.
Iver Bagstad, of Gayville, purchased
holiday goods In Yankton to day.
Mis-. W. 81. II. Beadle is quite seriously
ill with neuralgia of the stomach.
Capt. W. 81. Gould ana family left
this morning for a visit in Missouri.
Mrs. A. L. Edwards returned last even.
ing from an extended visit in Huron.
Mrs. J., d. Washbnrn and daughter,
Miss Ethel, reached Yankton last
evening.
VIM. Kramer, proprietor OF the Mer.
chants, returned from a business trip
into Illinois last night.
Major Dane, who is to lecture in
Yankton Monday night, will arrive from
Sioux City on the morning tram
Monday.
Rev. j. Ell. Hartman, OF jamestown
Dakota, chaplain Of the first brigade D,
N. g., is the guest in Yankton of General
Jno. B. Dennis.
VIM. r. Free. brother OF General Free,
deceased, arrived last night from Tama
City, Iowa, and to-day accompanied hls
brothers remains to their last resting
place.
General Dennis is confined to his
home by sickness to-day and was unable
to accompany the guard Of honor which
left this morning with General Frees
remains.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

We are grateful to the last degree to
our friends and the public, especially to
the ladies who have INDUCED 80 liberal
ly in the purchase Of our elegant line OF
suitable holiday presents. We have
still another invoice OF novelties to show
you, superior and more suitable for a
holiday present than anything else in
the market. KAHN & 20.
Corner 3rd & Douglas Avenue.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
Attention G. A. II.

Every member Of Phil Kearney Post
is requested to meet OF g. A. r. hall
J O'Clock p. m. sharp to attend the
lecture at the Congregational church.
All old soldiers are invited to meet with
US and attend this lecture. The lecture
committee have generously invited ali
comrades to attend. Each comrsde. will
be presented with a complimentary
ticket. By order of "
w. e. CARR. Post Commander.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Turkey RafHe-There will be a
turkey rattle at Mike Demende's, on
Fourth street, this Thursday evening
and tomorrow evening. Everybody
invited.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Subscribe Now--You can yet any
newspaper published in America or
Europe al the lowest subscription price.
ANY premiams offered by publisher in
oluded. Daily papers changed at any
SINE IL not satisfactory to subscriber.
Also school supplies, books, pictures, &c.
ut A. w. H0wAap,s.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

can furnish church societies with
popcorn for Christmas tree decorations
cheaper than private parties can con-
tribute it. 500 pounds choice nuts.
Fresh tatfy, confectionery, cot.
M. p. BOWLING.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Fred Meth & Company, the Broadway
grocers are settled in their new quarters
in the Sydel block on north Broadway
where they will be pleased to sec their
old friends.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

FONDA purse containing q small
sum OF money on Third street, Dec. Dist,
1886. The rightful owner Gar apply at
the last house east end Of Fourth street,
A. p. CHRISTENSEN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

DyeiEg-Parties wishing work 10 the
line Of cleaning, dyeing or repairing will
do we'll to call immediately. Am going
to close my business the 1st of January.
HoNER PATTEa, Steam Dye Works.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

The deepest cnt of all has made {
dreadful wound IN prices of business
suits at KAHN's Emporium OF Fashion,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Buy-A pound of tea and get 6
japanese Xmas present at O. II. BATES
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Fine mixed candy only ter
cents a pound at Walter I'll,
Cars,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Taxes-The taxes for 1886 are now
due and all who are indebted to the
county are requested to call at the coun
ty %treasurer's office and pay up.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Give Shaw your orders for Fish
or hewlll clean them Tor you at l211Sa.ss
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Fancy candy in half pound and one
pound boxes and pals. just the thing
for Christmas Trees at CARNEY's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Elegant line Of handkerchief and
mufflers at JACOB MAx's.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Cloaks & wraps at reduced prices al
JACOB Make.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

To the many who have given as their
patronage in the past we return thanks,
and ask for a continuance Of confidence
in the future. FRED METH & Co.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

You can get two pounds mixed cand,
at Carney's for rs cents.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
TO TRADE.

per pound. Select Oysters 40cts. stand
ard Oysters Boots; fish of all kinds 10
cents per pound. J. B. SHAW.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Carney has the most choice lot Of
apples in town..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

rs varieties OF candy on the penny
counter for the children at CARNEYis.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Staple and fancy groceries can be
found at Fred Meth & Co.'S. new store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Fred Meth & Co.'S. new store on nortt
Is open to the public.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
xankton postotaoe Hours and Regulation,

The delivery windows are opened each day
(Sundays exoepted) at 500 q. m.
The delivery windows close at 800 p. M.
The money order, postal note and registry de-
partment opens at y a. m. and CLOSES at &:30 p.
M.
On Sundays the delivery windows are kept
open from 9:45 to lO:45 a. m. The lobby of the
office is open all day Sundays for the accom-
mediation of persons renting lock boxes.
Mails going east via O., ID. d st. +. B. B.,
close at $50 a. M, and up m, Sundays excepted.
Mails going west and north viz the Chicago.
Milwaukee d st. Paul railroad close at $3.50 q.
No., Sundays excepted.
Mails going east and north by Chicago 4
Northwestern railroad close at 8 p. m.
Eastern mails via Chicago d ot Paul railroad
arrives at S:40 p %. and 10:l2 u. N.
Eastern mail via Chicago q Northu estetn
railroad arrives at III p IN and departs 1t Q
. m.
Stage mails close at $3.50 p. M, except the
Niobrara, which closes at 1890 p. m.
L. d. I. NJ
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
THE WEATHER.

LOCAL oBsERvATIoNs-TAKEN ON 57TH MERI-
DIAN TIME
War Department, Division of kilograms, for the
benefit of and Agriculture.
signal Service q. &. A.. Yankton Dec. "a, '86.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

Max. thermometer 1.
MIN. Thermometer 3.
*Below zero.
tInappreciable.I
Melted snow.
E. q. THOMPSON.
Serg't Signal Corps, y. 8. a.
SIGNAL SERVICE, U. 8. ARMY,
YANKToN, Der 24-l0:aO q, m.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

H'OR SALE-A solid tract of about 500 acres
n of land, some II miles north of laukton
AID southwest of Jamesvilie, IN Iankton coun-
ts. Also, lots 10, II and ~, OF block /, of W.
and s. addition to Yankton, being just oppo-
site to Judge Trips residence. Also, lot =,
block y, l.. \. Write me at Montgomery, Ala.
-. L. BER.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
nsIAnOAD TIME TAHLa,

CHICAGO. MILwAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILROAD.
The east bound passenger train leaves at 100
:. u. each day, except sunday
The passenger train from the east arrives at
y % p m. each day except Sunday.
The accommodation train from the east
1rrlves each Gay, sundays excepted. at 9:a
a. IN. and departs ut $50 a. IN. for the west
and north.
The accommodation train from the west and
north arrives at 6;W p. NJ. and departs at so
p, N. for the east each day excepting sundays.
CHICAGO d NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD,
The east bound passenger train leaves at $40
a. N. each day, except sunday.
The passenger train from the east arrives at
S:45 p. m. each day, except Sunday.
Sunday passenger train leaves at TAO q. IN.
and arrives at III a. m. making close connec-
tions with through passenger trains from and
to Chicago.
Accommodation trains leave for the east
each day. excepa sunday, at 8:46 a. m and $50
p. IA. and arrive from the east each day, except
Sunday, at 11:55 a. m. and 7:25 p. m.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
LOCALLACONICS.

E. 81. THOMPSON,
Not received. Seret. Signal Corps, q. ), A.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
X-M a s.

BALTIMORE OYsT
Extra Selects 40
Standards, fine Cooking 80
at G.. H. BATES, Sd st.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
EOr S.lS.

4 bAkOTA REPOkIS-Volumes / and a.
~ Price 500. ADDRESS, Bowen q klngsbury
Yankton, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

SOR SALE-Seventy head of three and four
a year OLD heifers some in calf to pedigree
Durham bull. 10 be sold IT from SIG. w to
year old heifer calves and yoke of I'VE year
Old oxen Of :eG cc!cr and vel! matched. Ad
dress Box 1872, Yankton, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

TAKEN UPON my premises, IS miles north
l. of Yankton, on monday. the 18th inst, a
bay pony. The owner Is requested TO call at
my place, prove propert pay charges and
Postothce address, Waishtown, Yankton
county, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24

HNOh REM seven foum bTIcA house ON
Douglas AyeAuS, VITA Hoolsneu, cIstern
anu pnInp, inquire Oh J.P. tseuseIL, jeHeIsT,
lh,ru street, Opposite Excelsior Drug store.
URNIsHED rooms To rent, with OF without
board. Rooms very pleasantly situated
Apply 10 AIRS. Sarah hitsr, opposite ". .. ianu
oInGe. Douslas avenue.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
Gin6fSestcd Food.

In the stomach develops an acid
which stings the upper part Of the
throat and palate, causing 'healtburn.
1t also involves n gas which produces
wind on the stomach, and feeling
and appearance Of distention in that
organ after eating. For both this
acidity md swelling Hostctter's 5
Stomach Bittcrs is II much better
remedy than alkaline salts, like harts-
horn and carbonate Of soda. A wine
Glassful of the bittcrs, after or before
dinner, will be found to act Us rcli-
able cnrminative or preventive. This
fine specific for dyspepsia, both i'll its
acute and chronic form, also prevents
and cures mnlalial fever, constipation,
liver complaint, kidney troubles,
nervousness and debility. Persons
who observe in themselves u decline
of vigor should use this fine tonic
without delay.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
rS'Re Normal Emstitute.

Az the Institute meets in the neigh
boring city Of Greenville this summer,
piokcns County should be well repre-
scented. Great good to the cause of
education, has already been accom-
p;ishod, though the enterprise is yet
IN It's infancy.
The teachers of this County owe it
to their pupils and patrons, to en-
courage the Normal Institute by thei,
presence. 1t is only through the at.
tendance of the teachers that the
countyican receive it's proper share of
the good that is placed in such easy
roach. The ripper your scholarship,
the more benefit you Gun derive from
this nuxiliary to education, and the
3nore valuable you will be as Il member
Of the institution. So let every teach
er III the County attend. Grccnviilc
is q pleasant city III which to sojourn,
and the profit to teacher, patrons and
pupils will be manifold.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
TOrrACing.

A chief romedy, in the writer's
judgment, for the impoverishment OF
our fields will be found in lovelIina
our rows. Our soil, especially in
"stock law" counties, can be preserved
indefinitely if due attention is paid
t. the above. Any one can satisfy
himself of this fact by observing the
difference between rows run on lev
el, accidentally it may have been, and
those with too great fall. In the
former, all deposits from the growing
and gathered crops are ratained, form.
ing humus and repaying the land.
On the latter, harvested crops have
been removed and falling leaf and
blade and boil find their way to the
nearest stream, and the tale of speedy
exhaustion is told
Some may object to careful leyelling
of rows from the facts that it necessi,
tates many short ones. The many
longer ones than formerly run will be
found to more than compensate in
saving Of time of plowmen in turning
around upon the short ones. Those
VINO had pursued this policy could
have but felt gratified and satisfied
under the comparatively little DAMAGE
by the recent unprecedented foods IN
many portions Of this State. =, ,s,o,st5.
! ern CttIttedtoT.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
r. S. MORGAN,
BANK BLOCK,
& Gre envilIe, -. c.,
DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES
2 Custom Made Goods a Speciality.

LADIES-Kid, Goat, Glove Kid, Glove
dops, Dongola. Pebble, Glove Calf, Veal
Calt, Kip and A. Calf, Shoes inSS,tton
ana lace "f all qualities and styles. :,
MlSSES-All the above in Misses sizes.
school wear. P>" '0f
ClliLDRENS'-In Childrens' Shoes. I
sclect styles best adaptcdto devcIope the
muscles OF the feet, and ut the same time
give neaGness IN appearance. All grades
MENS,-Bootso of best tanncry calf with
single and and double uppcrs, plain and
French Kip Boots, plain and box toes
Wax Kip, p. Calf and s. Kin Rooto
with peg and screw bottoms.
MENS'-Drcss Shoes of best French CaR.
nand d,sewed' made in Congress, Button
My English Waukenphast Shoes are ,he
best on the market. T
can furnish Hand-scwed cork cole
SnocS IN congress Lace or Button.
quality and price. ' F'''$'
freuch Kip Planter Ties uneoualled for
comfort and wearing qualities.
MEN0-H -Hcavy Goods. offer a stock ef
on0cs for everyday wear, of Great cx =.
Brogans high and medium cnt OPP
Calf lined and unined. ~''' VI .
mp ana wax Brogahs, high and medium
cul' peg aud screw bottoms. plain md
Top s"lcS' made Of first quality stock.
80 VS. Boots and Shoes, running in oual-.
lty ana style with Mems Goods. at nm.
usually low prices. "' "'-
nave everything usually kept in First
lass Boot and Shoe Store.
~ Many years experience as filter.
s"MpieS me 10 ald those who have tender
feet in selecting Shoes for comfort Wnnt
ankles can he strengthened and dcformity
or feet prevented by the aid of nm exnc-
r!cnccd fittcr. give my personal ntirn-
tion to this branch Of my business.
Rs. =. MORGAN.
sept a., 1885 d.,
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
Sonsc G0OCg---Nct All.

We publish what the Intelligcnccr
Says about the necessity for q Cunsti-
tutional Convention. While some of
its reasons may be very good, it seems
that its most serious objections to
ihe present Constitution-~o or rather
10 the evils under it-~could Ec
very easily removed by legislation
If the people cannot electn legislature
that will exercise the full scope Of it's
rover iii removing, OF lcsscning the
burdens under the present Constita,-
ton, then thoy cannot elect convcu-
zion that would improve it. Nothing
il the Constitution is, in itself, either
good or bad by reason Of having been
put there by Republicans. AS to its
being difficult and tedious to amend,
we would say, t"at is just rs itshould
be with regard to the fundamental
laws but in spite Of this several i'm.
portant changes have been elected in
the last ten years.
It's only oxtravagant feature is in
tho multitude OF Offices created by it,.
: But these have not been sufficient for
the Legislatures held undcrit, for they
have added several now ones, and
their SUCCESSORS have not seen proper
TO consolidate or repeal them. The
greatest extravaganza has boon caused
by legislation.
There is nothing in the Constitu-
lion, that we have seen, to prevent
the Legislature from making the school
system anything it desires. So fur,
The provision which requires one Or
more schools in each District to be
Kept open six months in each year has
I been ignored as impractieable. This
would require an ount'nearly twice
that OF the present school fund, and
Che financial condition Of the State
would not justify it.
We think il can be Clearly shown
that we could have a far different and
much better tax system without any
change in the Constitution.
But tho greatest objection to a
Convention is, we do not know what
II woWd do. The significant "per-
baps" is in the way, yet we admit
that Convention would doa great
deal ST good, il il would forever pro.
hibit the I,egislature from spending
the qeopie's n0le gn the ca'1pl
Eurtlser reinaGks are FOX tie pres.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
Contagious Strikes.

The disposition to strike seems to
be more contagious than the measles,
or anything else. The colorcd race
seem, at least, to have caught the
disease in this section. 1t WAS cur
rently reported on the streets last
week, that at meeting of the Good
Samaritans, n few nights ago, rcsolu-
tlons were adopted declarinS their in
tention not to work for less than 65
cents to women, and rs cents to men
per day of eight hours. When three
meals aro furnished these amounts to
bo reduced to SO and G5.
An extensive land-ownersays if they
enforce those resolutions against him
ho will certainly reverse the boycottinH
business, and not allow one OF them
OF their children, to fish, hunt rabbits,
B1uirrols or possums on any of his
lands. None Of the colored mcchan,
ics or tenants participated III the
meeting.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
Some SS'ilCrCf;ErCs.

In reply to tho SENrlNEIs request
for some of The reasons for new
Constitution, the Anderson lntelli-
gcnccr has the following:
"W0hnv neithcrtime nor space to
go into details Oh the subject Of our
Constitution. 1t may be enough,
however, to notice the fact that tho
present Constitution was made en-
tircly by the Republicans, and that it
cannot be amended without a two
third vote Of the members Of each
House III two successive Legislatures,
and majority Of the votes Of the
people in general election. Our
friend must know that this is q slow
| tedious, uncertain and unsatisfactory
method of amendment Men often
agree that a measure is not good
one, but it is seldom that YOU can
get tw0-thirds of each of four
different sets of men to agree to the
details Of any proposed change.
The whole system Of this Constitu-
ton is cxtravaGant, cumbrous and i'll
adapted to our area and population.
There are too many offices, and too
much expense is required to maintain
the government. We have poor
school system, a defective judicial sys-
tenn, a burdcnsome system of County
government, elections occur too often
the Legislature meets too frequently,
and our tax laws need improvement,
which could perhaps be started in
the Constitution itself. In addition
to these, thore are several provisions
i'll the bill of rights and in the suffrage |
provisions Of tho Constitution which
might be improved Those are sorne
Of the general reasons why we favor
a constitutional Convention. In our
Judgment, the needed changes can be
secured in no other way"
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-03
Best Seasons for Planting.

u,v. - - -, -,
nv" ','o we o'''' 'o" vi pi''i'' "l''l
unreasonable prospect OF getting crop
depends very much on the season,
md somewhat on the character Of the
coil W. o,, ,lo,+ ,1..
,t..,-,.0 w l' '
VI l'o'''oeS us l"'e rs inc middle OF
Juno. Bat you will, rs n rule get q
far better crop if planted in May. L