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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Cold Winters Of Long Ago.

In 4O1 the Black Sea was entirely
frozen over. In 763 not only the
Black Sea but the Straits of Darda
nellie were frozen over, the snow in
some places rising fifty feet high. In
822 the great rivers of Europe, the
Danube, the Elbe, etc., were so hard
frozen as to bear heavy wagons for
month. In $50 the Adriatic was frozen.
In 99l everything was frozen, the.
crops totally failed, and famine and
pestilence closed the year. In 1907
most Of the travellers in Germany were:
frozen to death on the roads. In 1134
the Pc was frozen from Cremona to the
sea, the wine sacks were burst and the
trees split by the action Of the frost,
with immense noise. In 1886 the Dam
ube was frozen to the bottom and re-
NAMED long in that state. In 1916 the.
crops wholly failed in Germany.
Wheat, which some years before sold
in England at IS the quarter, rose to
60. In 1903 the crops failed in Scot
poor We're reduced to feed on grass,
and many persisted miserably in tie
fields. In 1868 the wine distributed to-
the soldiers was cut with hatchets.
The successive winters of 1432-3-4were
uncommonly severe. In 1868 it was
excessively cold. Most of the hollies
We're killed. Coaches drove along the
Thames, the ice of which was eleven
inches thick. In 1909 occurred the
coolest weather; the frost penetrated
the earth three yards into the ground.
In 1716 booths were erected on the
Thames. In IVA and 1745 the strong,
est ale in England, exposed to the air.,
was covered in less than fifteen min
utes with ice an eighth of an inch
thick. In 1908 and in 1912 the win
ters were remarkably cold. In 1914
there was fair on the frozen Thames.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

and by taking proper interest in the
general welfare.
In educating our children, in show
ing them the difference between good
and evil, in intoxicating true Christian
principles in their hearts, in teaching
them to @love God above all things
and our neighbors as ourselves" we
perform nothing more than our duty.
The love, honor. respect and submis-
sion shown by children to their parents
is exactly that which they are in duty
bound to do.
The soldier that becomes deliverer
OF his country simply performs his
duty; had he neglected to do SO he
would have sinned most grievously; in
deed, he might not be censured for it
by the world, but when the opportu-
nifty offered itself, had he, not taken
advantage of it, he would have VIC
lated his trust and be morally guilty of
treason.
And SO it is with everything else, in
religion, in business, in politics, in sci
ence, we require principle to work on,
for without it we are ship without a
rudder, an army without general, a
being without an aim.
The only one principle to guard and
guide lis is to do our duty in all things
and, having done so through life, we
may expect to hear at the end something
like "Well done, thou good and faithful
| servant
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
SETTING TYP1

uo,k to the click 80,
.,. o. ri me a ND they H nonotonoos
''' wifi; ;$o9 me ss, ~. go round
There RE . tvSes tell thssDrld Is they standl
What. 40 o ga satire; there eloqusnce grand.
Nere it Is nothing when single, combined they
s @nnder- power in their click,
Won Nc, order thew march into the stick.
-. amin In the stick.
Loon nrt ae Of evil they sorrow betide;
The cheat and the o aRct but the earth cannot hide
Away I 11"ni away from the click. click,
~ ,he types falling into the stick.
A. thew click, click, in the stick,
Al and tyrants their marshalling dread !;
4on ra tnow that to freedom the types have
.n the 9s sisons they are in color blood red
Anu AZ And they shake at the sound OF the click.
Hank a;s1 ;1 sns a ths so ar Of fear;
gull IN, ,it' cannot hide Id me night,
But ta eG,'iit try every method g or flight,
Tn0'gI. From OF the sound Of tn y terrible click.
Forever that click. clickl
~. i ras that makes the day-shine, OF in the
~ W. suns light,
! ina seeming to say: Here we stand for the
opnressors beware of the stick!
Those gray -colored types IN the stick!
n1a, nsinter the player, the poet who sings,
stand ias in of these poor, little, dull leaden
things, 49,.
pnt these tyr,es in the stick,
To the Just and the true al nations her :Sfound
~ abound
,,,s+ welcome to such is the musical sound
@0'' OF the types with their click.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

freedom of every town, those four
handed pensioners often assist the po-
lice in enforcing the riot laws by charg-
ing en- naasse for the scene of every
dog fight and schoolboy scuffle.
They will rescue worried cats, and.
for greater security, deposit them ON
the next roof, or suppress rowdyism in
general, the stout Rhesus baboon, for
instance, being physically as we'll as,
morally qualified to quell the aggres-
sive disposition of the fercest cur.
On the platform of public ware
house, the English residents of Agra,
a few years ago, witnessed scene;
which put the characteristic trait in
even stronger light. A little street,
Arab had spread his pallet in the shade
of stack of country produce, and
had just dropped asleep, when the pro
prietor of the Planters Hotel strolled
up with pet leopard that had learned
to accompany him in all his rambles.
A troop Of tramp monkeys had taken
post on the opposite end of the shed,
and, like the beggar boy, seemed to
enjoy o comfortable siesta, but at sight
of the speckled intruder the whole.
gang charged along the platform like a
squadron of cavalry, and, instantly
forming semi-circle about the little
sleeper, faced the leopard with brist-
ling names, evidently resolved to de-
feat the suspected purpose Of his
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

to our chalet. Here we alighted. The
chalet is kept by native American,
and after our long journey from But
falo it was good to once more hear the
music of our own language. Hastily
eating light lunch we put on our top
coats, and in charge of John Darn
we proceeded by diligence toward the
Falls via the American side.
The storm now burst upon us in all
its fury, and the rain descended in the
widest profusion, saturating the Falls
and rendering them well-nigh inn
passable. Our muleteer covered him.
self with his pontoon, wrapped his tar
paulin around his ears, and while our
slender diligence swayed in the blast
he drove us across to Goat Island.
The thunder of the immense volume of
water was now swallowed up by the
mighty roar of the bursting tempest,
and then as it died away like the wall
Of perishing soul one would again
hear the sullen thunder of the Falls.
We now began the descent on the
side of Goat Island looking toward the
Great Horseshoe Fall. The rain fell
in torrents, and as our umbrellas had
been turned wrong side out by the
blast we were soon wet to the skin.
There we stood in the presence of the
greatest spectacle America can pro-
duce, perhaps, outside Of Congress.
Like an egotistical author Niagara for
centuries has been pouring over her
own works. It is really, however, be-
You'd criticism. went there thinking
that if the Falls really deserved scath-
ing I would seattle them through the
press and inquire their business, but
must say that, like Mr.. Booth, they
deserve their great success, and I dc
not blame them for respecting them
selves, and having their pictures taker
every little while, and getting thei1
names in the papers. They deserv,
all the glory they have got, and far b.
it from me to put straw in the way o
the progress of Niagara Falls.
We next went down to the Whirl
pool, and on the way detachment o
John Darms escorted us with an air o
suspicion. Our drosky driver evi
IDENTIFY watched us every moment ik
cat. At the Whirlpool we aGghte,
again, being narrowly watched by til
driver and John Darn from Cohoes
Here, as we reached the brink c
} the cliff, the blizzard struck us amid
} ship; the great Niagara, which ha
assisted SO many temperance lecturer
in soaring to death the moderat
! dlinker, seemed to become silent
: the presence of Mr.. Blizzard from til
, wild and unkempt West. just the
my high silk hat, which wear i
: ascending the Alps and doing the tour
} list act generally, went up into larg
} blue hole in the sky; and while wa
watching it the square red remarks
J Keep off the grass" with an iron TO
on one side, swatted me across til
stomach.
The storm was now at its height, tn
roof of the hotel gently lifted with tn
breeze, and through the fast falling
rain we could see a surprised gentle
man in his room just emerging through
the neckband of bright new shirt
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
A Reason for the Shrek.

sAnd Freedom shrieked when Kosci-
usko fell" read travelling man aloud,
from volume of poems, as he was
iourneying toward his next commercial
goal.
"No wonder she shrieked." said a
friend who was occupying the same
seat with him.
"Why?"
"Think of the wrestle that was in
store for posterity with that name.
Freedom is essentially sympathetic
goddess, and the thought naturally
wrenched her heart-strings. "-Mer-
chant Traveller.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

that detectives were on his trail, the
very day of Ridgely's appearance,
Aylmer had dragged and placed her in
the basket, to be thus secretly conveyed
to Nillavosa and new captivity.
The gloom over beloved parents
death subdued Joy for many year, but
justice appeased, toned down grief
and devoted love gave to Grace Day
ton contentment and happiness, shared
IN Its fullest sense by her brave detect
i've husband.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
DUTY
BY E. j. DALTON.

HAT is duty? That
which is due, that
which is owing, that
which a person by
any natural, moral
or legal obligation is
supposed to perform.
70 do ones duty in
oil things is the one
greatprincipleofl life.
We perform our duty
to God by the observ-
ance of his laws, to
our country by being
law-abiding citizens
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
WOMAN'S LOVE.
By JOSEPHINE JOHNS,

HERE is a priceless.
value in a pure wom-
ans love. Gold can
not purchase a gem so.
precious. Titles and.
honors confer upon
man no such serene
happiness. In our
darkest moments, when
disappointment and
ingratitude, with cor
rodng care, gather
thickly around, and
even the gaunt form
a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
BILL NYE SEES NIAGARA
HE Is NOT D1sAppo1NrED. BUT
SPEAKS WELL OF THE FALLS.

The Humorist's Description Of the Great
Cataract = Indians Now Go East to se-
cure Regular Yearly Supply Of Relics
-Nemesis ON the Trail.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Foresight.

aNow, Arty. DEAR" said the Chicago
bride, eve will be just as economical
as we possibly can, won't we?"
"To be sure we will" .
sAnd we'll be as cozy as can be,
won't we?"
eyes, indeed"
sAnd every week we'll put by q dol
lar or SO outside of our regular savings,
and not touch it under any circum-
stances"
"What for?"
"Why, for our divorce fund, Arty,
dear" -Mercha71t Traveller.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

ling o h a 8 t y
zeal, our party, ar
aged in alpen-
stocks and consci-
Gus rectitude, be-
gan the ascent
from Buffalo by a
|circuitous route.
We reached Mag
ara Falls Station
whence we pro-
ceeded by drOsky
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

LAuRA-Do you know Flossie's favor
tie color? Jennie-As she is going to
marry that septuagenarian TOR lis
money, I suppose it must be old gold
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
Monkey Policemen.

lHILE we all agree that
monkeys are amusing, as
we'll as intelligent, we are.
not apt to consider them.
particularly useful. With
the exception of an Or
gan grinders monkey,
not one earns his salt in
this country.
But in Hindostan,
where three varieties of
sacred monkeys enjoy the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26
the scare is over, and the officers off

the scare IS over, and the officers OH
our track"
The girl! Ridgely thrilled wildly.
To whom could the wretch Aylmer
refer save Grace Dayton? :.
II am afraid of those officers" went
on Aylmer, "but, driving a mule, dis
guised as Mexican carrying my min
ing equipment Sonora fashion, 1 shall
certainly pass unsupported if I meet
them"
"And the last consignment here?"
Aylmer's companion tapped the
hogshead as he spoke.
"I'll take it out and load q basket
with part of it. The rest you send on
later, if safe"
Aylmer's companion left the apart
ment. The detectNe thrilled wildly
as Aylmer himself, Taking up mallet,
began to knock off the hoops of the
hogshead.
The detective was in doubt as to how
to act. As the top boards were lifted
off however, he sprang erect.
Leveling revolver straight at the
head Of the dumfounded smuggler,
he exclaimed, sharply:
"Percival Aylmer! you are my pris-
oner! A move, cry, an effort to dis
obey me, or escape, and I will kill
you'll"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1889-04-26

Long before Walter Ridgely told her
his love, the beautiful Grace explained
the mysteries of the past.
Abducted by the murderer of her
father, who boldly boosted of his crime,
she had refused to wed or enrich him,
and had been kept a close captive at
the cave.
Intent on escape, because he feared
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29

tion until the latter part of June, 1883,
when he was taken sick and consequently
was obliged to leave his employer. In
October, 1888 he found employment in
the meat market Of Dickerson 4 Corey,
whose store was situated at the corner of
High and Battey streets, Providence,
where he remained until May, 1884, when
he purchased the grocery where he is
now located, and engaged Mr.. Louis A.
Duffy as clerk. Here his constantly in
creasiug trade has served as a testimonial
Of his integrity and ability. In the
fall 1854 Mr.. Harris was united in marri-
age 90 Miss Ida NJ. Clemence and took
up his residence in Johnston where he
now resides. Mr.. Harris is n prominent
member Of a large number Of societies,
included in which are Nestell Lodge Of
Masons; Mayilower Lodge, |. q. q. F.;
Narragausctt Assembly, Il, ;. q. F.;
Roger Williams Council of United
Fellowship; olucyville Business Mems
Association and the Rough and Ready
Fire Company, of Johnston.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
MANT0N

II. f. Wade has been suffering from n
severe cold.
II, A. kimball has purchased new
sorrcl horse.
Local heath IL reported as greatly ON
the improve.
II. i. Wade has iuirhcd new violin
which is sail to excel in sweetness of tone
any in the vicinity.
w A. Phillips auctioncd of ON We'd
neslay n lot of horses, wagons, &c, the
property of A. o. Coates
Messrs. n. 5. Pryor, Martin Thurbcr
and Mark Green attended the funeral OF
Mr.. Columbus. who was the victim Of
the sad accident last week.
Messrs. Holden 4 Go. will give n
grand masquerade ball In lIolden's Hall
this evening. No pains have been
spared 10 make it one of the social events
Of the scnson.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29

George Huse, who has been i'll for q
short time, has recovered. .... l ...
MIR. Joseph Booth, Of Fall River, spen
the past week visiting friends in thi $
town.
a Helliwell. the gro,er, intends To
sail for England week from tomorrow
COR brief visit.
Olneyville has been well represented
IN throngs of interested spectators At tn T
State House this week
Mr.. Kennedy Brown, for some time
past a resident Of Johnston, has remove ed
10 his former home in philsdelphis.
Mrs. Arthur Chamberlain looked par
ticularly charming in her costume at the
odd Fellows ball, Wednesday evening
Thomas Rourke received 10 months
sentence for having no reasonable means
Of support in the Eight pistric; Court,
Wednesday.
Mss :. Luella Ainsworth, 1000 High
street, has word 10 say 20 the lady
readers of the TMEs in the advertising
columns this week
Auson Parsous, well known driver on
the O'neyyille route, who has been in for
a short time, has sufficiently recovered
10 he ont and will soon resume his work
much to the satisfaction Of his many
friends
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
SOCIETY NEWS.

Mr.. Richard Mines il reported as i'm
proving fast.
Perseverance Lodge held well attend
ed meeting Tuesday evening. Regular
business was transacted aud social time
enjoyed
Peabody Lodge held well attended
meeting Monday evening. Two new
members were initiated aud three prop.
ositons received.
Manufacturers Lodge held well at
tended meeting tuesday evening One
candidate was admitted and the regular
course of business pursued.
l,anhoc Lodge, X. Of p, held its reg
ular meeting last Thursday evening
Two new members received the rank of
page aud ten were made csquircs. After
the regular business had been transacted
"A collation. was served aud social time
enjoyed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
THORNTON.

John Reynolds buried one Of hir child
ren last Sunday.
Harry Parker formerly employed at
'hc British Hosiery CO., but lately at the
Otis Co. Ware, Mass. hs returned 90 his
old position at the B. II Go.
Last Wednesday evening the choir
gave an entertainment. the proceeds Of
whici are 30 be used IN purchasing new
seats. The programme WAS lengthy and
n two parts Asa finale drama wa
given by Mr.. J. wi lowson. Miss Alse-
brook. Mrs Marshall and others The
colo by Mr. Marshall met with n
hearty encore. Mr. Sladc was detained
unexpectedly an Mr.. y. IT. Thornton
presided m his stead, The proceeds e1-
coed fifteen dollars.
Mr.. w Harw,od has left the employ
mcui Of the British Hosiery Go. He was
The oversee" in The scanning department
and has held that position for some time.
On Monday evening the seamers paid Mr.
Harwood surprise witt AZ his home,
bringing refreshments with them. and
had very enjoyable time. During the
evening Mr. IIerwoD1 wns presented with
pair ~ gold eye glasses 10y the girls
under his charge. ~ token of esteem
and ucmcnio of pleasant times spent
together 10 the mill.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
P0CASSET

Nj. William Stccrc has removed to the
Barnes place in Mauton.
Mr. William Thornton has recovered
from severe attack of malaria
Mrs. George Hope visited her sister
Mrs \. O. Thornton, this week,
The Pocassct lee Go. have filled all
their houses except one, having cut II
second crop.
Mr.. Arthur Windsor while visiting Mr.
william Steere fell and sustained u
severe sprain Of his left ankle.
Mr.. u. II. Thornton has purchased
Ncpolcon, "A brown Leghorn cock, OF
Frank l.. Fish, Taunton. Massachusetts,
This fowl won all frsts and specials at all
tdc principal exhibitions in Massachu-
sctts. lie scored 9Gi at New Bedford
Mr.. Thornton's best pen will bo headed
10y the purchase.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
CHURCH NEWS.
enjoyed
cuuRCn or MESSIAH.

III ~ " w HfNNlAus
Leutcu services AZ usual next week
Rev r. Acllcy will conduct the ger.
vices this eyeing
The maternity class viii hold meet
ing in the guild room this afternoon.
The Rev. Frederick J Bassclt
preached 10 a large congregation Friday
evening.
Services next week will be conducted
on Tuesday evening by Rev. G. A. l..
Richards, u. y. and on Friday evening
by the Rev. William shcaie Chacc, y. y
The Church Society held its last meet
ing in the old rooms Wednesday after
noon. This Is thc oldest working society
of the church, being organized in 1855.
Notwithstanding The need Of a new
church, the members were loathc 10
ieave their old quarters in the old one.
BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH.
All the services at the church last Sun
day were well attended. Al the Sunday
school in the forenoon there were COS
present.
The Rev. Mr. Bromley, Of Pawtuckct,
preached TO a large congregation Wed.
uesday evening taking for his text,
Mark xIy:s
Rev. Mr Ostcrhout has received n
telegram from the Rev IT. G.. Dewitt
saying that IL would be impossible to
Gll his engagement here this week as be
would be obliged 20 return 20 his home
in Rochester, bat would commence his
eyangelistic work here on Sunday.
On Thursday, Aprl 4th the Woman
Baptist Foreign Missionary Society oi
Rhode Island will hold its fifth annual
meeting in the Broadway Baptist church.
Service Of prayer al ten o'clock a. m.
Sessions az 1890 "a m. and ? ,. m
Mrs J. 5 Elwell, who 80 about 10 saiI
Tor Burmah, will speak Mics Morris
Of Boston. will address the mission
bands
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
BUSINESS MEMS SKETCHES.
W D Harris.

W, -. naTiIHs
W. D.Harris. The well known Plaiufeld
street grocer was born iu the town of
smithdsH. in the homestead that had
sheltered biz father Elisha Harris a. also
his fa,hefs father. Young Harris re-
ceiycl a common school education at the
local school. having more Advantage
than most farmer lads as he attended
school throughout The year At the sRe o.
seventeen be flushed his schooling, and
aferspeuding several years on the farm
with bic father be- went 30 Providence
where he engaged himself with the firm
OH. A. ARA Rird 20 learn the printers
trade. Bnt the confinement Of the shop
I'D not agree with him and after a short
time be- obtained a clerkship IN the
general variety store ~ Tristan Mowry
a. Saltwater. and here received bic hrst
lessons IN the grocery business. Mr Harris
remained in saltwater until the spring
ofIss2. and in June 81 that year came
10 Oiueyvlle where he accepted a pos.-
ton with T.. {. Hale, who then occupied
the store which BE- nov rented by 81. q.
C0lwell on Olneyyiile square opposite The
Pos, Ofice SIR. Harris held this silua'
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1889-03-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

Rice & Dircy's Comic Opera Company
presenting ihc "Pcarl of Pckin," will be
a. the Providence opera House all ~ next
week The plot of iae opera tells of a
young Freuchman, The quartermaster oi
a man-of. war stationed AZ Pekin. who
happens N succOr a Chinese maiden,
wh0ac father 81 the principal mandarin
n Pokin. lie has "A lively wife named
Fneite. who keeps n restaurant on The
docks for the foreign soldiers and sailors.
The quartrrmazicr's name II Pierre, and
upon rcacuing the mandarin's daughter
be kisses her According 20 Chinese law
anyone who has seen The uncovered face
II a Chinese girl must marry her, or, II
obstacles intervene. must suffer death.
The complications that arise out of this
make Che opera one ofthe most humorous
over presented on this stage.
"True Irish Hearts" will be- AZ The
Gaiaty Opera House next week. The
- Louis Globe Democrat says the
following n the play. "True Irish
Hearts" which opened ai the Standard
Iast night 20 crowded house II a.
pretty an Irish play a. one would csre
~ see. and IL very appropriately set IN
scenery. The company, too, j. a good
one. Kittie Coleman. the soubrette ig
and reel lancer. is strong leader IN
Che casi AMI merits all The attention she
receives. She il very clever little
actress and IN her dancing brings down
the house. The other members d the
cart DO their work we'll.