Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-29
CONVENTION ECHOES.
Good Words for the People OF Yankton
from Newspaper yIsitOrs-General
Satisfaction Expressed,

Morrison house, where numeror
officials soon co~ngregated to WELDON
+, General Allen. The Argus represents
/ tive found an invaluable old tim
, friend IN Major Maglone. who kindl
plotted HIM the incest and the best wa
everywhere. Captain Wilcox the bi
hearted msnager of the Morrison house
had made every preparation for Tia
vast aggregation, and the guests wer
assigned to places with ease of u vet
efdn. The Morrison 10 a commodinu
motel, and Its dining rooms, under tn
management OF that celebrated caterer
MIR. Hubert, who has q world wild
reputation as the ~discoyerer or origna
tor of the travelling mems midnigh
lunch-at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ther,
was less confusion and friction than il
often seen, where hotels are so Gro wded
unlees managed by able executive heads
Captain Wilcox may well be pleased
with the record the Morrison house has
made for him and his assistants, no.
forgetting the cook and the good ma
tured Matt who was aver on hand tt
SHINE en- up" or serve the guests al
best he might.
The people of Yankton, without re-
gard to party, seemed 80 have united to
welcome all visitors. E1-Secretary
Teller was good, Attorney French
absent, A. w. Howari, always foremost
IN every act OF charity and good deeds,
was everywhere aiding and assisting
everybody. Hon. j. Il. Gamble made
the north Dakctalans feel at home and
did all in his power for his friends from
the Red River Valley.
The Argus acknowledges calls from
gentlemen of the press, Editor Sargent,
OF the Yankton Herald, Colonel Kings
bury n MIR. Bowen of the Press and
Dakotalan, Mr.. Gaylord, OF the Sioux
Falls Argus, Fred Carruth, the phuppy-
man OF the Estelline Bell, Sam Glover
Editor DE Wis of Dakota insurance com.
pauy, the genial editor of the Redfield
Journal and other pleasant faced and
fair spoken gentlemen of the fraternity
besides Governor Edmunds, Captain.
McVay, Colonel Evans, General Dennis,
Colonel Powers. General Campbell and
ether good citizens, who made things
pleasant for all.
No north Dakotaian can go to Yakn-
ton and miss q welcome from the ever
pleasant and popular grocer VIM. Blatt,
who thinks Fargo people just about
right. The Argus feels under special
Obligations for many courtesies OF his
hands. Postmaster Palmer, WHO for o
%staunch old democrat has a warm spot
In his heart for the Argus, did many
favors. Major Maglone supplied the
transportation and exhibited the artes;an
we'l--ln all It's glory-including the spot
where came out the Communications
dropped in the Missouri river by Jewell
at bismarck to be delivered TO Sargent,
of the Herald at Yankton.
Yankton is a most pleasantly located
city, surrounded by high hills, mostly
covered by residences Of the worthy
men doing business below. The artesian
well is q veritable wonder, flowing o vast
stream along the sidewalks in a never
ceasing volume. There is power enoagh.
if utilized to grind ali the wheat Dakota
can produce.
With thanks to the many friends who
kindly greeted the Argus L close for lack
OF time.
Blunt Advocate: The writer was per-
mltted to be present at the meeting OF
the republican territorial convention,
which convened at Yankton on the 22nd
inst, and viewed with pleasure the
beauty, thrift. and stability of this pop
ular and prominent Dakota city. 1t is
but proper that we should speak of
these things in the light In which we
saw them. OF the convention we speak
elsewhere. Yankton is a city of about
5000 wholesouled, enterprisiug inhabi-
tants, situated on the Missouri river at
the s:,nth boundary of the county. and
ID located on q beautiful plateau and
laid out on a very liberal plan with wide
streets well graded and Rraveled. Much
attention has been paid to the planting
and rearing of shade trees, and the re-
suit is most gratifying, as the attrac-
tlons of the city are greatly enhanced by
the rich, green foliage which Sc beauti-
hes and adorns 1t. Among a long
list prominent and prosper.
Gus citizens, the writer, in
company with Messrs. Ell. @. Besancon,
of Harold, j. S. Sebree, of Pierre, and
E. O. Kimball, of this city, made the
pleasant acquaintance of Mr.. ana Mrs.
j.. q. McVay, who opened wide their
elegant and spacious residence, and
placed at our disposal the finest team
and carriagel in all Yankton county,
during our brief solourn In their midst,
and this was but a sample of the liberal
spirit which permeates the citizens of
this beautiful metropolis. In short,
Yankton, but O few years ago, was a
frontier town like Blunt and many
others In the territory. To-day it is q
beautiful city, with very many homes of
peace and plenty; bountiful crops and
prosperous farmers and citizens. Reader,
lose not your faith IN this great grow
ing commonwealth. You have but to
hold on and do your part and these
pralries will soon abound in verdant
fields and lowing herds. We will always
remember our first visit to Yanktou and
the hosp1table courtesies extended by
Mr.. and Mrs. j. @. MoVay.
Watertown Courier News: Yankton
is the Only city of Dakota we have ever
visited which has the appearance of an
eastern city. Its large and numerous
trees, some OF them twenty years old,
its line lawns, its yard fences, many of
them white, its white houses in striking
contrast with the bright and more gayly
painted mes of central Dakota, make
one think he is in a New England VII
lage or city. The hotels of the city
were not able to lodge all the delegates
and visitors. since the county fair was
being held at the same time, but the
citizens generously opened their fine
houses for the accommodation of guests
and Hospitality entertained. We eck.
nowledge our indebtedness and return
thanks to Hon. w. II. n. Beadle al
whose residence we were kindly enter.
tanned.
Ex.R Receiver IT, ID. n poora choua5