Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-03-30
A GRAND SUCCESS.
The Addie Knlerle,n I3enefit Fund
Reaches Beyond ThesMost San
guine ESpectaticns.

Inc entertainment given last week
at the court house by Jeranld county
citizens was by far the greatest sue
cess both socially and financially of
any ever given within. our county's
bounds. 1t WAS one of those harmonic
GUS gatherings when the BEST part of
human nature is uppermost and all
were happy in the worthiness of the
object in view.
. ,fhe literary part of this entertainment
is worthy Of a more extended notice
than our space will allow, but suffice
it to say it covered al wide range Of
thought and feeling, in which depth of
argument and logic, narrative, senti-
ment, pathos, wit and humor each
played a part The music was all
good, the band boys taking rromi-
nent place. The negro comedies: were
irtesistably funny and even the most
dignlfed among the audience were
convulsed with laughter. In fact
some became most alarming!y apo
plectic in appearance. All became quiet
and attentive however when Dr.
Matthias, who presided over the meet
ing, arose to announce theproceeds of
the benevolent enterprise launched by
the HERALD sonle weeks ago.
He reported sale of tickets amount
ing to S1s2.5C. This announcement
was a joyful surprise to the audience
but a much greater surprise was in
store. DR.. Matthias then made public
that through the efforts Of himself and
wife, seconded by Gen. Christensen,
of New York, father Of the latter, a
fund of nearly 100000 had been raised
by private contributors ranging from
ten cents to fifty dollars. Some benev-
olent philanthropist, as yet unknown
to the public, has announced his in
tention Of settling an annuity OF 5000.
on Miss Addie. All this was a COM
plete surprise to nearly everyone in
the room, and was received with hearty
applause by the audience, while the
tears of the happy father and uncle
and the delighted expression on Adj
dies pale face, plainly showed emotions
too deep for words to express. A mo-
ton was then made by WILDER Coffee
that DR.. Matthias be made chairman Of
a committee Of three, the others to be
chosen by himself, to take charge of
all funds raised and settle all bills in
Cured. Motion carried.
The following resolutions were then
presented by L. L. Blank and unan-
1mously adopted;
Whereas Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias have
Jensen of New York in the Addie
t.nieriem Benefit Fund, and -
Whereas: Gen. G. L. Christensen
has used his influence, and given
largely of his time in Behalf OF this
fund: - '',''t''
Therefore be it resolved; that we,
the citizens Of Jerauld county.
| hereby express our appreciation Of
Gen. Chrlstensen's energetic action
and untiring efforts in behalf OF Miss
| Addie, and
| Furthermore, that we hereby ex-
press our heartfelt thanks to The New
York Times for it's generous aid in the
furtherance of our object, and to every
donor to the fund.
Just before supper a nice cake was
sold at auction by George Price which
netted S1225
BY this time every body was ready for
the midnight lunch, which was both
good and bountiful.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Smith deserve
great credit for the manner in which
the crowd Of hungry guests were,
served. The assistants were we'll
chosen and efficient, and have the
thanks Of all. Miss Addie Knieriem
was the principal attraction of the
evening, she being nearly over-
whelmed with attentions, congratu-
lations, handshaking, etc. Though so
young, only fourteen last November,
we think she has the good sound
sense that Will enable her to make the
most Of the opportunities given her
and thus fulfill the wishes Of her
| friends.
Livery body is loud in praise of
DR.. Matthias and his estimable wife,
who, while keeping themselves in the
background have so heatily enjoyed
raising this fund.
The HERALD extends sincere and
heartfelt thanks, in the name of Addie
and the projectors Of the fund, to all
Jerauld county citizens for their CO.
operation and especially to the. band
boys for their aid and to the Oadfel-
lows for the use Of their hail.
Take Notice
The cold weather is not over, and