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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09

II. E. No. 1876 for the nw1< sec. is, ii9, IS.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Samuel Gould, Joseph Gribben,
Larry Lyman, Myrm Wesmit, Of WATERFOWL.
N-25-ll NJ. w. SHEAFE, Register.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09

Owns and operates nearly $500 miles OF
thoroughly equipped road In Illinois, Wisconsin
Iowa. Minnesota aud Dakota,
It is the Short Line and Best Route be.
ween all principal points in the North
west and Far West.
For maps, time tables, rates of passage and
freight, etc., apply TO the nearest station agent
oftbe CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, & ST, Paul RAIL
WAY, or TO any Railroad Agent anywhere in the
United States or Canada.
r. MILLER, Avn CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen. Pass, and Tiki Asi
J. F. TUCKER OH EAFFoRD
Asst. Gcnl. Manager, Asst Gen. Pass Agt
MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN.
sB-For notices in reference TO Special
Excursions, changes of time, and sther
items Of interest in connection with the
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUE Rail-
Way, please refer to the local columns OF
this paper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09

Land ONCE at WATERFOWL, ID, 7. Oct, 20, 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
that said proof win be made before the Judge,
or in his absence the Clerk of District Court of
Day county, at Webster, d. T. on December 4th
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ONE O'CLOCK.

Board met as per adjournment.
Present, Harris, Goodwin and Egland,
On motion, bills were allowed rs fol.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09

Purify your Blood.
If your tongue is coated.
II your skin is yellow or dry.
IL you have boils.
II you have fever.
If you are thin or nervous.
II you are bilious.
If you are constipated.
IL your bones ache.
If your head aches
IL you have no appetite.
IL you have no ambition.
One bottle of Beggs' Blood PURIFIER and
BLOOD MAKER will relieve any and all
of the above complaints. Sold and war
ranted by w. j. Sanburn. Webster Oak.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09

NnT lean live at home and make more
VIII money at work for us. than at any
i w thing else in the world. Capital not
ages Any one can do the work. Large earn
ings sure from first start Costly outfit and terms
free. Better not delay. Costs you nothing TO
send us your address and find out; IL you are
wise yon will do 60 at once. II. HALLETT & Co.
Portland, Maine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
Monthly and Regular Session. monday.
Tuesday. Nov. eth and TIN. 1855.
DAY COUNTY.
OPTICAL PUBLICATION

WEBSTER, December 6, 1856.
On Monday, Dec. s. the county COM
missioners met at the Court House in
regular session.
Present, Chairman Harris and Com
missioners Goodwin, Egland and Murphy
Petition of Blue Lake School Board
respecting their late treasurer, rejected.
On motion, reports of school clerks
and treasurers were accepted, as follows:
Raritan. Treasurer and Clerk.
Webster, same.
Egeland. same.
Andover, same.
Highland, same.
Whsatland, same.
Independence same.
York, same.
Granville, same.
A refunding order was issued TO WI.
Doe, to amount Of $5,25, express char
ges, &c.
The Treasurer was instructed to cancel
personal taxs of w. IL. Dunton, for 1885,
the taxes on said property having been
paid in Brown county.
Bonds of county officers were present.
ed and approved as follows:
A. j. Wolfe, County Attorney.
z. Z. Daell, Constable.
II. Turner, Constable
rhos. Brigham, Auditor.
Report Of ]. c. Douglass, Justice Of the
Peace, referred to the County Attorney,
On motion the Board adjourned until
o'clock, A. NJ, Tuesday. Dec. Z. 1886.
THos. BRIGHAM, Auditor.
WEBSTER, Dec z, 1886.
The county Commissioners met at the
Court House per adjournment.
Present. Chairman Harris and ccm-
missioners Eg-land, Maynard and Good
win.
On motion, bills were allowed ar fol-
lows:
G. d. Barnard 4 Co.. stationery-...s44 so
Troy TIP. election bill................... IL 90
Beadle county, board of prisoners. 80 90
Highland TIP. election bill........... IA so
Highland, organization election. ~ 50
7. Brigham, expenses to Milbank. IA so
On motion, Board adjourned to one
O'Clock, p. m.
THos. BRIGHAM, Auditor.
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Dravlng 10 per cent........................sslO

Notes issued in favor Of knight & Dean.
note date Nov. l6. 1885 due Nov. I6. 1ssssl25 90
" g. a. (" $780, l25 %
" 1891. 100 90
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09


Dec l. BY vouchers herewith submitted No.
I2s4567ssl112 Is II Az Is l6
IL IS 10 10 20 "a 81 % q so 81 80 "a
81 80 40 Al 70 As 46 IS so 81 81 $3.50
IS 50 60 6 81 &C. p 0o...-.-... ....-...-s7s52 %
Dec. 6. To balance on land....-....- 4 q S7s9 q
Vouchers No. So % 43 IS SO donated in full.
l4lo2o 242l part.
All premiums were paid in full the pasi fair
which was more than exhibitors expected. The
only fault the officers found was that Our far
mers did not take more active part swell the
displayes and make our Pairs q success. Farm
ers viii have to put their shoulders to the vince
with citizens and help roll it along.
LIABILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Notes issued in favor of II. Smith for grounds
as follows:
note date June 6, 1856, due Dec. :. 1865 so 90
1897 N
/" +" 1888 100 90
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09
sEcRETARY's REPoRT.

TO the officers and members of
the Day County Agricultural Asso-
citation: The undersigned would
respectfully submit the following
for the year ending Pee. l. 1886.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-12-09
TREAsUgERs REPORT.

Alr. President and Directors of
the Day Co., Agricultural Associa-
ton: 1 respectfully submit hero
with full report of all funds re-
ceived and disbursed during the
past year and showing the financial
condition of the Association to date:
Dec 1. 1885. To balance on hand,.......-..s IS 81
Sept Is. 1856 To daily ticket sale, fair. 81 IS
~, !" To cash rcd OF E. C. Warner 100 90
Oct. 2. !" '' 81 IS
Nov. Is, Z. Huntington
on Sf< w
Now 90, 1856, To cash red donation SUBJ 1le 90
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14
ysesuccfto ne,scacl,

NEW ORIi.. Ms, FsD. 13.--At q .,eri
er.l meeting pf.ths produce exchange
yesterday NJ ID. * aliace presiding he
following WAS unanimously adopici':
"Thc mnnhers OF tho New Orleans
produce exchange Learn with great
sorrow Of tho death IF Genera! Win.
field Scott Hancock. Daring the dark
days of the attempted e!espolism The
great soldier ist aside,the garb of war
and assuming the mantle of Il states,
man r2a. ifesteat The fea.ty to The co;i
stjtntion aatl iatreay cnshrined him
self in TIC hearts Of the people OF
louisiana. His exploits in war famous
se bis services in peace, tlhve placed
his nause in t!se history of his country
bmitl. brightness and freshness that no
time can impair, and we Hlnnrn is
loss as a naiiona! bereavement BE i:
Resolved, That tho rooms Of the
exchange TO closed on the day Of The
interment of The illustrious dead, and
that this building he draped in mourn
! ing for a period of ten days. BE il
| farther
Resolved, That an expression 0
heartfelt sympathy of members OF hi
exchange be extended to his widow
and That a copy Of these resolution
be forwarded to her.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14
S pring Without Blossoms,
Late ia Life to Lock for Joy-Ect Never
Zoo Late to Mend.

Readers of Hfawthornc's "iIousc of Seven
Cables will recall the pathos with which
poor Clifford Pyncheon, who had becl un-
Justly imprisoned since his early manhood,
said, after his release: My life is gone, and
whore is my happiness" But that could
be done only i'll part, as CLEANS of warm
sunshine occasionally fall across the gloom
of II New England autumn day.
In II letter to Messrs. llSCoN * Co., Mar.
l.. II. Titus, of Pennington, n. j., says: 81
have suffered untold misery from childhood
from chronic disease of the bowels and
diarrhtra. accompanied by great pain.
sought relief nj tho hands of physicians OF
every school and used every patent and
domestic remedy under tho sun. have at
last lounG! in pASkEK'S TONtC a COM
ploto specific. preventive and sure. As
YOUR Invaluable medicine, which did for
me what nothing else could do, is entitled
to the credit of my getting back my happy
days, | chcorruliy end gratefully acknowi-
edge the fact
Mr. E.S. Wells, whonecGs no int roductlon
to tho people of Jersey CITY, adds: Tine
testimonial OF Mr.. Titus is genuine ami
voluntary only he does not adequately
portray the suffering he had endured for
many years. He is my brother in-law and
| now know the case we'll. He is now per-
fcctlv free from his old troubles, and en-
| Joys health and life, ascribing il all to
rNHxEis'S TONIC.
| Cncquallcd rs an iuvigorauti stimulates
| all the organs cures ailments oi tho liver,
kidneys, and all diseases of tho blood.
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3 NoRR1sTowN., Pa, Feb. 49, 8
local committe Of arrangements has
not announced any programme for
the obsequies for the late Msjor-Gen-
eral Hancock, and probably will not.
The remains will be taken from the
cars at the De Kalb station OF the
Pennsylvania and Schuylkill Valley
railway, where hearse and sixteen
carriages will be in waiting. The
train will proceed with all the visitors
who prefer remaining on board TO the
station at the cemetery. There will
be large procession Of citizens, but
probably no organizations rs such IN
i the line. The visitors cscorting the
ema;ns vii! be entertained ny Pfof.
Lowe at his residence, near the Gem
etery. The town council wilt hold a
special meeting .o-u'gh' to MAKE a"S
further arrangements necessary.
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ELECTION PKoGi.AMATioN.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTaiENT,
state of Louisiana.
10 the Returning Officers of Tho Parishes OF
Caldwell. Franklin, Jackson, onachita

10 the Returning Officers of Tho Parishes OF
Caldwell. Franklin, Jackson, Onachita
and Richland:
WHEREAS, by tho resignation of The
w Hon. Calvin Ii. Moore and8Thomas
Y. Aby. Senators from the Twcnty-third
Senatorial District of this State, vacancies
in the General Assembly OF this State.
And whereas it is made the duty of the
Executive to order an election to supply
such vacancies.
Now, therefore, ], Samuel u. McEnery,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana, have
Thought proper to issue this my .proclama-
tion directing an election TO take place in
the PARISHES Of Caldwell, Franklin, Jack
son. Ouachita and Richland, constituting
the Twcnty-thir Senatorial District of this
State, on Il day to be named by you, for
two Senators to represent the Twenty
third Senatorial District of This State, to fill
tho uncxpireG terms of the Hon. Calvin
H. Moore and Thomas Y. Ably. resigned;
and do hereby direct and require you
and each OF you, the said returning officers
and all other officers therein concerned, to
cause said election to held and conducted
and tho returns thereof to DC made in tho
manner required for general elections.
Given under my signature and the seal
of tho state of Louisiana, at The city of
Baton ROUGE this ith day OF january ~.
ID. 1856. -
s. ID. MC:GSEiiY.
l:y the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Secretary of state.
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"A NEW LINCOLN ANEt nOTE.

Atlanta constitutional
Anecdotes of Lincoln are innumers-
BILE, but now and then n new one floats
out on the tide Of gossip An old citi-
zen Of Washington gives me this one
Which j had never heard or read be-
fore In his boyhood, L.ncoln was
befriended by family in humble cir
cumstances, who generously aided MN
In the effort to attain advancement III
life. He afterward left his little town
to seek 4 wider sphere of action with a
mental vow one day to repay the Kind
ness of these unselfish friends. After
many years he returned to the sceneoi
his early struggle, u successful lawyer,
with a name already known to fame.
The community was agitated over a
murder committed in its midst by one
of its townsfolk. Lincoln was request
ed to undertake the defense; the partic-
ulars werc furnished hun, and, by a
strange interposition of fate, he saw the
way to repay his early debt Tor the
ACCUSED was the son of his frien'
There was little chance to re!ute the
evidence against the young man, for
two respected citizens swore to the re-
cognition Of his face by the light Of the
moon as they surprised him at the side
of his victim, Lincoln arose TO open
the defense. He carelessly asked for
an almanac, which he saw lying on the
the clerks desk, simply for the sake Of
gaining time, while he sought In his
mind for clew to the sympathies OF
the iury-a cold, hard set Of mon, with
convictions already formed. As he
abstractedIy fattened The leaves Of the
book, his eye, even at this trying mo
meut. lit up with something askin To
To that keen sense OF lsumor so charac-
teristic of him, and he began his
speech. His words fell like tho rafting
of artillery upon the as,onished, spell
hound audience, and without leaving
the box tho jury returned verdict OF
t.not guilty." He cleared the prisoner
and found the witness guilty OF pr
jury.
..But, gentlemep," said Lineolas
years after in telling this story, 81 was
careful to keep that almanac in my
hand the while, and TO carry i, out ui
conrt with me--there was 10 other
cop there"
s.What had the almanac to do Win
it?' questioned my friend.
cit was a years old" said Lincoln,
with a twinkle of humor in his eye,
sand proved conclusively that the
moon did not shine on the night OF the
date of tho murder--in the previous
year. When the truth leaked out, rs
Of course il did they could not try the
man over again, and wisely concluded
that silence is GOLDEN"
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UNCLE SAM MOULD BUiLp Fvs OWN.
SHIPS.

WAsfIINGTox. D. G., Feb. 12.-The
-House committee on commerce to-day
agreed to favorable report upon Re
preventative Belmont's bill authorizing
the construction of railroad bridge
across Staten Island Sound at the
Arthur mills:
Before the naval committee OF the
House to-day, Secretary Whitney and
Admiral Porter gave their views at
length upon the subject of naval re-
construction. Secretary Whitney be>
tiived that this government could
4 Immediately begin the construction OF
a dozen steel cruisers somewhat larger
4 in size than the Chicago. He thought
j the work could be done more eeono-
/ mical at private yards, but regarded a:
necessary that provision be made fol
eauipping the navy yards with modern
plants. Admiral Porter dweit upor
the advantage of completing the con
struction cfthe monitors and submitted
q plans for vessel of his own design t.
have speed Of twenty knots per hour
The military committee the uous'
decided to-day TO recommend the con
struction of soldiers home. west O
the Rocky mountains 10 cost 100000
Major. G. a. Storey, Of Chicago
addressed the House coinnittee o,
education to-day in behalf OF Hspre
sentative LAWYERS bill 10 test tn
science u spelling.
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strike Ended.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-The lockout
If the cigar makers, which lasted
about four weeks, is at an end, the
committee on equalization of prices
having come TO an agreement winch is
Endorsed ~ the manufacturers ana
the Progressive and Centrai LABOR
unions. All If the Progre e ana
most OF the International men returned
to work this morning. Members OF
the Progressive union have filled the
pIaces left vacant by the international
union men,
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QUOTATIONS
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

,,,,,. f;,.,, S,hoico 81 40 Fancy ;, sec
ira IRA t,nrv' 81, so, PATENTS, s5.E5. corn
III, H1fa 'aiHad aSc Wii;c' 45GD5Oc
sacked, 4sc. Oats firm, choice western
loS. a's eI-onisnn nh55ica sIaI1,o % lard
pri;i..te' % ra,ime1 tierrn &c. RullS meats
lgtnaIy shoulders. 1c. long clear sides, S 60
cIear yib sides. S roc. Bacon firm. shoulders,
= 80 Love cie,r sides r. X tlear rib sides
a. tIans Choice smear cured. soogi%c.
Wyh;.,,u dniI ST 00IoI. 81. Coffee. ouiet ear
rnns r9mmon TO nrime. GlIlS9i5c. Sugar,
I'm OMEN settlc choice s Lie strictly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14

HoRATIo SEYMOUR DEAD.

=. L
y The Associated Press furnishes the
sd intelligence to-day Of the deaf of
floFatio Seymour. In the memorable
|1aign Of Isee, when he led the
Democratic Ticket as the nominee of
that party for the position Of Chief
Magistrate ola RECONSTRUCTED Union
the Hon. Frank e. Blair (also de-.
ceased OF Missouri, being on the same
ticket, the Democratic party, lat thai
time small y gave him an undivided
support and enthusiasm was al the
highest pitch. Tho writer, at that
time q mere boy, together with a
brigade Of other boys led by the lats
g. Dabbs Bry and his cousin Frank
Cawthorn, now of Dallas, Tex, trails d
cain', around aud hurrahed Justify for
Seymour and Blair. Were we TO live
10 become as old as Meshuselah, we
could never forget that campaign and
neither can Col. 81, Of the marine
department Of the New Orleans States.
All! Colonel, give us a poem, or a
prose on the subjec, and we Will re-
print as favor and preserve rs q
memento OF the ssgood old days" when
you dressed us in regalia aud pro-
& missed free ..show tiekets''--w .icb, NJ
are still waiting for. Seymour, al =
time of his noIn nation for President
was the Governor of the 'sEtnpi
Ky
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14
THE OUACHiTA EXCELSIOR
Steam Saw ssrad Planning MINIS,
II. VOLLMAN, PRoPRIEToR,

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., La,
and Matched Pine and Cypress Lumber,
Cypress Heart and Sap Shingles, Doors
Sash, Blinds, ETC., etc. Tho filling OF orders
and ans ching letters ofinportance prompt
ly and faithfully attended to. A liberal share
Of the public patronage solicited.
These mills, Of but recent construction,
are situated on the west bank Of Ouachita
river, Immediately above the Monroe Oil
Mills Thave railroad track connecting
them with the ", S. e Il. X. and have safe
and convenient st eamboat landing, facilities
enjoyed by no other mill hcareaboutS, and
by which / am enabled 10 oiler such induce
ments to patrons residing along the rail, Dad
or river as will make it decidedly to their
advantage to deal with mo.
Address:
Mara S61y Il. VoLLMAN,
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NOTICE TO LAWYERS:
N1OTECE To Inv ENS!
have for sale 200 copies of work just
published, entitled
illegal Points Decided by the Sec
Ond Circuit C,rt o
Louisiana

REPORTED BY JUDGE A. A. GUNBY.
This book also contains tho Rules o. The
Second Circuit Court.
All the decisions rendered by the Court,
except those rendered in Catahoula parish,
from tho organization of the Court up to
June l, 1855, have been dige>ted and the
legal points decided therein have been very
briefly stated by Judge Gunby.
Members Of tho bar throughout tho State
viii find this publication interesting and
valuable.
Marbcd board cover, leather hinge. 81 -
Paper covor... ............... .............. ~
Romit by registered letter, postal ordor
or draft.
Address; ,ir. II. RILLS,
Monroe, l.
July i, 1854.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14
CENTRAL
FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Clinton, Kinds County, Miss.
The rhirty-Thir Collegiate Wear vii
began Tuesday, Sept. ~, 1855.
NENTHAL

ApvANTA Giss-Prestig of Il long and
successful career full Corps of Accomplish
ed Professors and Teachers: Curriculum,
varied and elevated Cabinets, Libraries,
and other means of Illustration, Unsur-
passed; Location, accessible and noted for
its healthfulness; a pleasant Home for
ment are taught by precept and example
Expenses low.
For Catalogues, or other information
address DIR. WAITER HlLLMAN.
ROBERT KELLs, Pres. Board Trustees
Aug /, s5.2n
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c. urSHnN CARRIAGES EAcToK.

y
The undersigned takes pleasure in making
k noyn that he is now well prepared as
before the war, If not better, to do all kinds
ofworis, either in
Manufacturing Repairing
CARRIAGES, BUGGIlGS, HACKS, Ei';
Ready made work kept ON hand; spec:.
mems OF which may be seen by calling at IL c
Factory. He will also carry on Gener.
Blacksmith shop, arranged to do all kinds al
blaci<smithing. Terms reasonable.
January l, 1879. FIR. ENDOM
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GENERAL WINFIELD SCOTT HAM
COCK.

This gailent soldier, statesmen aud
patriot died at New York last Tuesday
the 10th inst. This gallant soldier was
born in Montgomery county February
l4th 1924 aud had he lived until next
Sunday would have been exactly G2
years Of age. When but JIG years of age
Inc entered the United States Military
Academy at West Point, N. y, where
he was classmats of Generals IRE
mont Mcclellan, Burnside and Frank
lin. General Hancock served with
distinction throughout the Mexican
war and in the late fracticida! struggle
was q Brigade: General on .ha FEEDER
al side aud was conspicuous III tuahy
hard fought battles. After the wal
in the year 1867 he was sent to New
Orleans to take command of the states
OF Louisiana and Texas In assuming
command al New Orleans he issued
the famous
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1886-02-14
st. Matthew's
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Wood Street, Monroe, La.
Mass every morning at G:30.
On Sunday: Low mass at o'clock high
mass and sermon at 10 o'clock cathechism
or Sunday School at 3 p. III. sermon and
benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at
Up. m.
Always enough of vacant seats for
visiting strangers.
Corrected with the church: l. Sodality
or Young ladies, known as "Chil,lren of
Mary meeting first Sunday of every
month. 2. st. Matthew's Ladies' Altar
8. Young Catholics Friends Society, meet
at their Public Library Hall first Sunday
of every month. 4. st. Matthew'S Branch
of Catholic knights of America, meeting
first and third Tuesday of every month.
5. st. Hyacinth's Convent, under the
direction OF the Daughters of the Cross
Sister Seraphna, superior.