Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-10-29
A Gard of Thanks.


All cordially invited. Mrs. ID w shryock
Secretary.
A Gard of Thanks.
TO those who SO kindly assisted me
during the last illness OF my husband
who, when in great agony never failed
to express his gratitude toward any
one who mad tenderly cared for him
May OH Father comfort you when
your hearts are sore, and raise up friends
to minister to your wants IN your days
of trial is the sincere prayer of
Mrs NettleC. Hall.
The Alpena Journal wants to know
why Spears did not present all OF his
bills for the June term of court. He
was so busy with official duties that
he did not have the time to make out
the entire list OF bills. One of the
commissioners asked why he did not
hold all the bills until after election,
and he was given to understand that
he (Spcars) had nothing to hide from
the people until after election. There
is somewhere about $500 yet due
Blaine Township, Jerauld county.
October 2Sth, 1886,
Ed Herald-Having heard that DR..
ID. T. Roger denies selling liquor or
alcohol at his Drug Store, or Saloon,
whatever you may call it,; l wish to
say that myself, repeatedly, and in COM
pany with others, have gotten both
whiskey and alcohol by the glass by
the bottle, by the half pint, by the pint
and by the quart! and at any time if
requested will he on hand with witness
es to prove what say.
| Richard Dalton.
When q man is in a condition fnan-
cially which would rendera prosecution
by law useless, and has reached such a
Shiny depth of moral depravity that
fair. considerable treatment has no
effect, he becomes fit tool for set of
crafty Office seekers who, hiding behind
the mask Of "Republlcan Publishing
Company" publish vile lies and print
and reprint base insinuations intended
to ruin the reputation Of an innocent
man. If d responsible party, one upon
whom the law would have a hold,
would maKea statement or atfidavits,
as was done in case of the Roger scan
dial then satisfaction could be obtain
ed. But while every honorable man
in Jerauld county will agree with us in
dcnounclng such base despicable
means used to destroy our influence,
yet it can be plainly seen there is no
remedy, and they know it. Will you
letsuch men control your vote? Re-
member they do not hesitate to use the
blackestlie, or the vilest dishonesty to
gain their selfish ends.
.DIED.-On the morning Of October
END at his residence near Washington
Springs, G. L. Hall aged forty three.
lie was born and reared in western
New Y orl, was one OF the earliest set
tiers IN this county and was highly
respected by all. In his death our peo-
plelose a good neighbor, and Jerauld
county loses a good citizen. Services
were conducted at the house Sunday
morning by Rev. Pagenhart. after
which the body was carried to the
church for the last time. Rev. Huntley
gave an excellent discourse on the,
words of Paul 81 have fought the good
fight | have finished my course"
The G. A. Il. post and Free Masons at
tended IN body, and the beautiful and
appropriate Masonic burial services
were conducted by the lodge, of which
he was a member. A crowded house
testified to the high esteem in which
he was held by the entire community
Heserved four years and eleven months
in the late rebellion, receiving seven
bullet woundsand two sabre cuts. Two
OF the bullet wounds in the back Of the
neck which causedso much suffering in
his last illness, were received when
carrying the order that saved Washing
on City when the rebels were entering
Tennely town. In carrying the order
which he gaveverbally as follows; "The
| troops. Will fall back to Baltimore Pike
the best way they can, every man for
| himself" he went the whole length of
the line receiving twenty two bullets
through his hat and was returning
when ne received The two wounds in
the neck and fell, and was reported
skilled and left on She field Tor this
brave act he received medal Of honor
and was promoted from the ranks of g
private to that of Lieutenant Oh Gener.
al TruaX's staff. At another time he
fought all day with bullet wound in
his arm and ends Of the fingers shot of
of onehand, until he was shot through
the knee and captured by Early, who Of
fered him freedom If he would tell ths
strength Of the Union forces. Witt
ali the horrors of q rebel prison staring
/ him in the face he answered, "My life