Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-18
Recent Happenings.
II can't say how the truth may be.
tell the tale as twas told to me-"

John Tawlks is back from Washing
ton, and is here to stay.
Prof. H. E. Kratz, of Vermilllon,
was at the Springs last Tuesday.
Be sure and buy the Business Guide,
it is the best and cheapest book out.
G. f. Carter. of Pierre, registered at
the Hotel De Spears, last Wednesday.
In writing of the HERALD, +. b.
Phillips, of Alpena, says, IL like the
paper"
A vein of natural gas was struck
near Brownwood, Tex, at a depth of
l 800 feet.
z. s. Moulton, of Crow Lake, has
been granted Il pension of 8 dollars
per month.
John G. Daum, one of Jeraald's old
boys returned IRON. Forest City, Iowa,
last Saturday.
BY a vote of the Council at Texar-
kama. Ark, the Police Department
has been abolished.
Miss Sarah Shaw, sister of the
late Henry Shaw, died at Rochester,
N. ", aged 81 years.
A new shelf laden with new school
books ador2s space in Albert Il Vessey's
store since Wednesday.
o. Z. Hull was in town this week.
He has just returned from Minnesota,
where he has been on business.
DR.. Turner moved into the Ponsford
building to-day, where he will remain
while his Office is being plastered.
The foundation for the school house
is nearing completion, and only few
days and the house may by moved
thereon.
Timothy Hopkins, the adopted son
of Mrs. Mark Hopkins Searles, will
contest her will. Her estate is worth
$4OO0O,O0o.
Still we live to see the new name
written OH our list. This time it is
Mrs. A. Gotwals, who has seen our
paper and subscribed.
The house and lots formerly owned
by Attorney Gunderson are now the
property of DR.. Melcher by virtue of a
trade made this week.
Mrs. Mork, her son. Edward, and SON.
in-law, Anten Erickson, OF Highmore
S. d., passed through town last Mon
day, On their way to Turner county.
g. w. Burger, returned from his
trip with Keene Bros, yesterday
Vert looks as healthy as ever and we
believe pony herding agrees with him
AS per announcement the gold med.
al contest was held at the M. T.
church on Tuesday evening last
The judges awarded the medal to
Sadie Miles.
The cry of fire brought excitement
to every inhabltant of our town this
morning, but fortunately, the fire was
sudden and easily conquered. It was
in Hay valley.
We are here to stay and expect tc
stay and you may lust as well sub
scribe to-day AS any other. Remembe,
the HERALD from now until January
LIST 1892 for % cents.
The Session of the South Dakota
Conference of the Free Methods,
Church which is to be held in this
place is to convene on Wednesda,
Oct. 7th. at 2 p. m. Farther motto.
| soon.
Levi Ganmer,' of Brooklyn, Iowa
was at the Springs yesterday and mad,
proof an his tree claim in Alpen;
township. L. w. Casselman and w
Brandenburg were his witnesses. 1t il
SAID that he has a fine grove of trees.
"Will" Mundy got his steam thresb
ing outfit from Brookings Co., Satur
day and crew from the Hills Tues
day, and began pounding out whea
for the Kempf boys Wednesday
"Wlll" don't tear things, believing
steady gait counts best-and he'
right.-Alpena Journal.
The Chalk Talk, at the NJ. F.. churcl
by DR.. N. G. Hall last Monday seven
ing, was well attended, and everyon
was royalty entertained. The illus
trations were a great aid in present
ing the truths to the people. Tn
golden wedding" was a grand selec
ton, and we'll rendered, and its effec
upon the audience was wonderful.