Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-01-08
COMMUNICATED.
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l)ctaClI IilllhS tlletr COWS and feeds thai r.
pigs during their absence. ~
Santa Claus failed to make connac-
ton at Lynndale or Templeton but we
hear he got there on time at Wessino.
ton Springs.
The Band of Hope at Lynndale is re-
ceivlng careful instruction at the hands
OF B. r. Shimp. 'N>''
The Friends in HARMONY township
have just closed an interesting series
OF meetings. 49,
We are sorry to chronicle the loss by
hre OF the house and its entire con-
tents, Of MI. Barber in Pleasant town
ship on the morning of Christmas, the
la!mlly barely escaping with their lives.
me people IN the surrounding commu-
nifty, and neighboring towns have con-
trlDuted TO their wants 50 literally, that
IN many respects their losses are en-
tlrely made up: The property was in,
'snred but the last payment was past
tion of the loss, il any, win be paid.
Loss about $4,000.
New Years day passed very pleas.
antly and we trust prolitably, at Lynn
dale. Rev. Chas. Vessey gave dis.
course at II a. m. followed by basket
dinner and social, interspersed with
quite variety Of instrumental music.
at 2:3O p. m., Rev. Huntley gave anoth-,
er discourse, followed by the presenta-
tion OF a fine overcoat by his church;
neat and appropriate presentation
speech was made by B. r. Shimp and
feelingly responded to by Rev. Hunt
ley hearty vote of thanks was ex-
tended Revs. Vessey and Huntley, the
brass band and other musicians for
helping to make the first day of the
new year one upon which we could
look back with pleasant recollections
tor the weeks and months to come.
Among the strangers present we no
ticed the sprightly form of Miss Annie
Brewer OF Plankinton, Mr.. LaPoint
and b. e. Cummings and wife Of Wes-
sington Springs, the sage countenance
of Seigal Eddie and number of others
from Harmony township, Mrs. Wheel
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark and others from
ANNA township some from Crow Lake
and some from other parts of the coun-
ty whose names we did not learn. 1t
was the general verdict OF those pres
ent that before another meeting of this
KIND was held that the school house
W u, N
1IYMENIAL.
Mr.. Michael Barr, of Gordon, Dako-
TIA and Miss May Wasson, of Delaware
Centre, Iowa, were united in the holy
bonds Of matrimony on Wednesday,
the Both ult., at the residence of Rev. J.
N. Smith, the officiating pastor. After
partaking OF a sumptuous repast, the
happy pair returned and went directly
to their own sweet home where Mike
had lived in single cussedness for about
3 years. A splendid supper was given
in honor of the occasion on New Years
eve, and few, Of many friends, invit-
ed, where, for once, a long evening flew
too rapidly away The bride is a beau
tiful and accomplished young lady, and
was one of the leading bellies of Della
ware county, being extensively and fa-
vorably known, having filled many
places Of honor and trust, being one Of
the best teachers in the county. She
comes to Jerauld county highly recon-
mended ana we extend to her a cordial
welcome. OF the groom little need be
said by us, for everybody knows Mike
to be one of the jolliest and best boys
in Dakota. May long, prosperous and
useful life be theirs, ever to enjoy, and
as we have the promise from one who
is able to fulfill it, that seed time and
harvest shall never fail, we patiently
wait till next fall to see what the har-
vest will be. ET CErERA.
HARMONY STREET.
All enjoying good health except Mrs.
j. Bolton.
Weather cold and dry.
Friends Sunday School at the No. 2
school house as usual.
o. j. Marshal proceeding finely with
school.
II. A. Pierce is doing his own chores.
There was an invited party at L.
Frine's last weak, on New Years Eve.
All enjoyed themselves wonderfully by
sitting to well loaded table where
turkey and good things filled the heart
of man to OverfloWing and wishing
that every day was New Years eve and
every man T. Prime.
Mrs. Harvey Butler is not GONZALES
cling very rapidly; the Miss Butler is
doing we'll under the care OF its grand
mother, Mrs. G. Bolton.
Delos Clink was making improve
ments on his farm in Harmony last
week.
P.J. Eddy is building q new house
in Pleasant township. We will soon
have to wish nim much Joy.
Mr.. E. j. Hamblin and Miss Sarah j.
Wilkinson Of Cherry township We're
married at the brides parents IN the
south part of the county New Years
Eve, Rev. Hardy otficiating. Many
presents were presented to the happy
couple, everyone wishing them u long
and happy welded life. They are now
comfortably settled on her homestead
in Cherry township.
Highest market price will be paid
for .Jerauld Co. Warrants-also for
school orders, especially on ANNA
Pleasant and Washington Springs town
ships il presented Immediately, by
VEssEY, BROS, RASsoAr q 20.
Vessey Brothers, Ransom y GO. sell