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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

MISS ELAINE GooDALE, whose home
is in Massachusetts,, became the wife Of
a full blooded Indian. A love for the
Indian is prevailing sentiment among
Massachusetts, people, but it seldom
blossoms into such romantic attach
ment as this. They love the Indians,
but they rarely marry them. Their ten
der regard for them is shown by their
plilanthropic efforts in their behalf,
when they are at war with the whites,
and by their grief when they are killed
off BY soldiers OF fail in their efforts to
lake the scalp of the settler. But In.
dams who have no desire to marry into
white families must look out for them
selves ii the Massachusetts, women once
take it into their heads to follow Miss
Goodale's example. There are owe,
100000 old maids in that State.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

A MEMPHIS Judge says that when
ssser in future man is brought before
Ai1n and shown to have been guilty of
asang grossly pro.ane and obscene eN-
3uessions where he could be heard by
ladies OF gentlemen he will fine him $50
sna turn him over to the grand jury.
81 A few ork house sentences, says the
TIE Judge, 'swould cause u decided
improvement in street etiquette
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

MrNNEAporlsi is boasting that a TWEEN
tv-u,ile ride on the street-cars can be
had in that city foF 10 cents. That is "a
good ride, but when a Minneapolitan
really bankers for cheap transportation
let him go to Chicago and geta twenty
siz-mile ride for his dime, and if that
seems too expensive he can walk all
caver Chicago's 1870 or more square miles
nj surface for nothing.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

A GIRL has recently been operated
upon in New York City because she
swallowed a tooth brush 1t was neces-
sary for the surgeons to remove a pors
ton of the brush by an incision i'll the
stomach and another by a radical open.
ing OF one of the lungs. There was not
much hope that she would live, but
there has not even been any great de-
gree Of prostration. This is accounted
for by the medical men by the fact that
the girlwas addicted to the use of onions.
often eating as many as dozen day
This may be all right in the scientific
sense, but it is to be hoped that it will
not encourage the onion habit. Any
one addicted to it should swallow at
least one tooth brush daily.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24
Great Luck.
Punishment for stealing in Tangier

A New-Yorker who has spent some
years at Tangier, the quaint old sea,
port of Morocco, and who returned. 70
find the newspapers more than ordiha,
rily full of the nisdoings Of bank anu
trust company officials, thinks 1t .
fortunate for the offenders that they
did not operate in that African townss
They don't mince matters over there
he says, for man who loses sight ..
the distinction between his own PROV
erty and some one else's. When
thief is caught in the most TRIVIA
offense he is told to hold up his hal'G 10
Then they ask him which hand hn ~
would like to keep. When ne l nu'
made his choice they cut off the olh 1;.s
This naturally creates q preln;u aus
against kleptomania in its vai ,bsy
forms. don't quite know what 'n rot
would do with bank officer VINO ss
his clutch on a million, but l s" aon.
they would save the hand with us 'y ,he
tents and throw the rest of him 10 Wv
sharks. -Ne,u York Times.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

4 NEW method of ventilating railway
fsrriages and preventing dust from
fntering with the air has appeared in
France. The more quickly the train
moves the more rapidly the apparatus
works. The air is made to traverse
receptacle containing water which
spoois it and relieves it Of the dust. after
which it goes through another filtering
beiore entering tho carriage
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

THE London Times boldly remarks
relative to the buccarat case: "We al
most WISH for the sake OF English 80
sisty, that as a result Of this unhappy
case the Prince of Wales had also
signcd declaration that he would
never touch u card again " His High
ness will possibly view this in the light
asf an impudeut suggestion let it
NaSS.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

,ha, he was devoted to his family and
his business and would under no cir
cumstances allow his name to be used as
y candidate for any Office within the
municipal government
Thai settled it until the next morning.
when the Pdnhmnph announced ed
itorally that the Hon. III. Gesser had
reluctantly Yielded to the clamorings OF
an admring populace, and was now in
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

A Topeka GNan.) jury brought in a
novel verdict. A real estate ageat sued
ser The recovery Of hi commission on
sale he brought about. The jury
brought in verlic. against him on the
ground that, us he had no ADVERTISE
,nent II, any paper and had no printed
3eiier beads or cards, he was not real
e tate agent.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

SAM JONES seems to have converted
ann.(taD souls. The Rev. Jones mus
contemplate his future reward with.
snTnr apprehension Think of being
compelled to wear crown with 2Oo,-
i2sa Jewels in it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

"A Ran named Jones, of Cardiff,
Wa3es, is said to have patented sew
ang machine without shuttle or bobbin.
.Izlae thread is supplied directly from
twe ordinary spools and sews through
SSle assistance of rotary Topper.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

A LARGE and curious fish, recently
srnaght at Calhoun, Ga, had q head that
lrsse,nbled that of % snake and had
sssstd, Ike human being. 1t is of
variety unknown to the Oldest fisher
,rlall az the place.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24
The .Ransomest Cheese"

Some years ago, when -'s axle
grease was new thing on the market,
q drummer was showing it to grocer
in one Of the Southern States. While
landing the merits of the stuff negro
entered the store and, after looking
over the lot for while, said to the
drummer:
BOSS, am that cheese?"
cit is, and finer than silk" was tile
reply the darky received.
What am cheese wuff, boss?"
"Ten cents"
After moments hesitation the man
turned to the grocer and said: "Massa
White. would you frow in few crack
us if / buy dat cheese?"
Certainly, SAM" was the reply
After producing the dime the sable
son of ETHIOPIA took the cheese CO and
the crackers and sat down outside the
store to have feast. He spread the
stuff on good and thick and seemed to
relish it very much. After watching
him for time the drummer and the
merchant went out and said to him:
How does it go, Sam?"
WELL" was the answer, them
crackus is pow'ful fine, but Massa
White, this am de ransomest cheese
dis nigga cher seed"
Great Luck.
First pickpocket-Bill was over to
Philadelphia the other day.
Second pickpocket-Did ne do any
business?
"Got his hand into bankers
pocket"
"What luck did he have?"
Illustrate; got his hand back.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

IF ron want to look cool in summer,
whether you are cool or not, wear blue.
a spnnh Of blue on hot day makes the
thermometer go several degrees lower
" yrur imagination.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

III So becoming fashionable among the
yonug women of New York City to de-
~esop themselves by regular and syste-
maeie gymnastics, and the Ladies'
i}e1keley Athletic Club has completed
tyts hrst year of successful existence.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

MEs- PAY, Of Ostrander, Ohio, got
Sres, ride that she didn't enjoy the
,nfaler day Sho was caught on q cow
catcher of locomotive and carried a
tsessarter of mile, but was not serious
ly injured
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

Now that we have almost every othel
convenience on our modern railway
trains. even to barber shops and piano,
It would pay one of the companies to
place safe in each car, in order to
secure the money of the man who in
sists upon carrying thousands of dol
lars in travelling bag and the woman
who has her family diamonds in hand
satchel. 1t would not cost much to
give this protection to persons who
sadly need it, and it might save hard
feeling. BY the way, a man recently
lost satchel containing several thous
ands of dollars in money and securities
on Western railway, which fact is the
text of these remarks.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

7S Sweden you get a competent
hired glrl for $l4 per year. but in this
zaonnary an incompetent hired girl gets
Fon aWad your 81 per week too.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

HERE is vast amount of private
wealth in Chill, and the aristocrats are
!Hris h in their expenditure. Many of
sRse private residences in Santiago are
Variable palaces and are magnifcently
itRraashed
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

i'onB soldiers standing near Emper-
o: William We're prostrated by light
ming, their royal master escaping I'M
hnrs. The young war lord has been
aefying the ightning> for some months
past, and his time will probably come
agae Of these days.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

NE by one are the
cherished idols of
chi dhood's happy
days shattered by
the memorable hand
Of truth, which is
said to be mighty
and will prevail if
there is nothing to
he gained by lying.
How many of those
picturesque Jokes in
story : b ook an d
school-reader, that
fired our boyish
hearts with Il spirit
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24
Not a success, IA a Dictionary.

Tommy lin search of information
Mr.. Knowitall, what does copyright
you see printed in books mean?
Mr.. knowitall-Ahem-ahem Cop7-
right, my little boy, means means
Well, you know copy is what the
writer hands the printer and COPY
write means he had to write the copy
before they could print it. Now, run
away and don't bother.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

f;isuop COKE has rouudlv denounced
fire habit Of women riding bicycles
We'rn with you, Bishop-with an
amendment in reference to hobbies.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

PREMIER ABBOTT of Canada, the ser
want Of the Canadian Pacific Railway
corporation, who has crawled into the
lass Sir Johns shoes, is the son of
clergyman. Let us see; what lis that
SAVING about deacons' daughters and
minis ters' sons?
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24
THAT OLD APPLE YARN.
ROMANTIC, BUT ON A PAX WITH
WASHlNGTOM'S RATCHET.
tOrted by ]

Excluded from future school Histories by
the canton Government OF Schwyz-Ac,
ual Facts "a They Appear When Not Dis
tortad IN poa.;c YV,.;t,rs
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

GEN. HANcocK's grave is said to be
unmarked. OF what matter is it? The
field oil Gettysburg is his monument.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

Too BAD. New York deserves bet
1ier fate. Ward McAllister is going to
laswlgta his book
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

Oscar Wild appeared at recent
Iondon reception "attired ill a long
brown coat OF fantastic shape, q hello
trope necktie, and yellow carnations in
ms i,utton-hole" AN airy summer cos
hume, to be sure There is no report
of the effect produced upon the guests.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24
vival of the longest Cor fttest) tailed
fowl is called ShinoMarata

fowl is called Shinowarato.
The long-tailed variety was quite
common in the district OF Kochi dur
ing the period Tempo. about forty
years ago, and the few now existing
are the descendants of those raised at
that time. The only book describing
these peculiar fowls is rare one.
The printed description did not give
the secret Of the means used for rails
ing these fowls. They could not GER
tainly be kept as the ordinary domes-
tic fowls are kept, without the long
tail feathers becoming worn and broken
as fast as they GREW.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

DxE of the mo respectable ladies
IN Aschison, Kas., keeps bar-hold on,
Dox; don't jump in aud express an
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

opinion about prohibition that doesn't
prohibit AS we We're saving, eof the
most respectable ladies in Atchison
keeps bar Of soap on q board near a
creek that runs through the town, and
sign above it invites the weary way
farer to wash and be clean. The be-
nevolence of this sort Of thing becomes
apparent when you consider how many
tramps must pass around that town.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

The Gar is not musical Az ~, VS.
events, he does not care to heat '''
harping about thei- wro gs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

Tue American people are in full SYM
pathy with the administration which
has appointed live man such as
exCongressman w. d. Owen to look
after the incoming ships loaded with
immigrants. The time has been reach
ed when the nations Of the world should
learn that the United States can nc
longer be made dumping ground for
their useless population. Good citi-
zens will continue to be made welcome
to our shores. We have Mafas and
anarchists enough and to spare.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

THE college boys at Yale are not to
be outdone by the boys at Harvard
who painted the statue of the founder
of the institution. The Yale boys pelt-
ed Barnum's elephants, lions, and tigers
with torpedoes until they came near
turning the whole menagerie loose in
the town. The young gentlemen who
are distinguishing themselves for prac,
teal jokes in both these great universe,
ties would be fit subjects for prison re-
formatories or oldfashioned woodshed
matinees.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-07-24

the hands of his friends. He had at last
consented to endure the honor thrust
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-23
MONTPELIER.

Mrs. w. A. Stowell and daughters Lillian
and Kate, with Mrs. Fred w. Morse, start
cd on Tuesday for Hot Springs, Ark.
A chemical laboratory is being fitted up
in the upper floor of the Union school build
ing's new addition. The new primary room
opened on Monday.
Rev. G. w. Gallagher is to deliver the
second union temperance lecture on Sunday
evening, February 10, at the Unitarian
church for the Good Templars and non
partisan w. c. T. U.-Mr. Gallagher's sub
jects at Bethany church next Sunday are
Christ in the morning and ''Some things
to think about" in the evening.
George w Guernsey is making estimates
for extending the opera house block Should
this be done, rooms will be built expressly
for the Apollo club.
The Snow Shoe club have elected these
officers for two years: Arthur q. Eaton,
president; NJ. f. Atkins, first vice-presi-
dent; j. p Adams second president;
n Bancroft, secretary and treasurer; c.
f. Wilson, d. J.. Sanders B. b. Denney,
w. w Brock and j. G.. Brown, board of
managers.
Tuffield Cayhue and wife are to celebrate
the 50th anniversary of their marriage next
Monday. They have resided in this town
43 years.
Rev A. j. Hough started on Tuesday to
visit Boston and get posted on the workings
of the Peoples Five Year Benefit order,
The w. c. T. L. will meet at 3 p. M
next Tuesday with Mrs II. j. Curtis 139
State street. Tho Chautauqua class meets
at . p. m. Friday at the home of Belle
Ffeld.-The Unitarian ladies are to hold u
sociable Friday evening in their vestry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-23
LEICESTER.

Dana l.. Smith has in his possession mum
Der of relics. Among them are copy OF the
Voice of Freedom published at Brandon,
September l. ls45, j. HolcOmb editor and pub.
Usher a copy of the charter OF the town of
Leicester, issued by Governor Benning Went
worth OF New Hampshire in November 3. lTGl ;
a receipt from Richard Smith, collector of tho
one cent tax (one cent per acre. dated lsl2.
This tax was raised to lower the falls at Mid
dlebury and other places In the State for tho
benefit OF agriculture; one of the most valua-
BILE is a book containing the laws pissed at
Burlington in October, lsCR, in Westminster in
October 1908, at an adjourned session held at
Windsor in January 1904. at Rutland in Octo-
Der, 1904, at Danville in October 1902, This
book was originally owned by Gov. Henry
DIN and was OF much service to Mr.. Smith in
his suit to obtain mari bed i'll mud ponu
known MS the Water Case"
Harvey Rickert lost a horse with the collie n
few days ago.-Mrs. Dickinson, who IL spend
ing the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Glenn
ent Brownson.is much improved. While Geo
Smith was drawing wood from Oak hill, his
horse slipped and fell down n steep ledge OF
over 200 feet, killing 1t instantly.-l3esse Fisk
of Brandon is spending the winter win her
sister, Mrs. w. K. Stickney, and attending
school at the Corners.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-23
There is more Catsrrh in this section of the

There is more Catarrh in this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together.
and until the last few years was supposes to be
iuCura bic. FOR a great many years doctors
pronounced II II local disease, and prescribed
local rcIued ~ and by constantly failing to
cure win local treatment, pronounced 1t in
cUrab t. Science has proven Catarrh TO hc "A
constitutional disease, and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by r. Cheney a CO., Toledo
Ohio, il the only constitutional cure ON the
market. IL l. taken internally in doses from
20 drous to teHspUuntu II acts
Idirectly upon the blood and mucous sur
aces Of the system. They offer one hundred
dollars for auY case II calls to cure. send tor
circulars and testimonials. Address
J. j. tHENE, a co, lo.edo, o.
- sold by Druggists, ijc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-23
MIDDLE BURY.

A very pleasant dance was given at the
town hall Thursday evening by the Union
lodge of Masons About 80 couples were
present. Supper was had at the Addison
House. The Paramount Engine company
has elected Allen Calhoun, foreman; first
assistant, George w. Pmney; second assist
ant, Joseph Il. Cobb; secretary, John
Spencer; treasurer, Isaac Lay ouchc. -
Major +. Il. Wright, a graduate of the
college here in 1858, was run into by
Mcliugh's delivery team when crossing the
creek bridge Thursday afternoon. Mr..
Wright is somewhat feeble and is over 20
years old. The result was dislocated
shoulder besides a severe shock. His shoulder
was set by Drs. Sheldon and Russell and he
was carried home. Mrs. Eli b. Parker is
convaescent. Charles Westal has sent his
12-year- old son to the Mary Fletcher Hos
pital, Burlington, FOR treatment. lie had a
fall about year ago and has not been able
to bear his own weight since. The trouble
seems to be n complication OF spinal dis
eases p. b. Stewart has gone to Puget
Sound Clinton G.. Smith, contractor and
builder, left last week for 10 days
"Trip TO Southwestern Kentucky. Prof.
Albee and wife have returned from Lang
don, n. H., aud are the guests of Miss Sue
has elected these officers; President, Col.
Albert A. Fletcher; vice president DIR. John
6. Wellington: cashier Charles f.. Pinney
teller, George NJ. Fletcher; all reelected
The board Of directors are Col. Albert A.
Fletcher, ). q. Wellington, W. Z. Nash
and G.. VI. Fletcher. \ semiannual divi-
deud of per cent was declared and paid
the first of the year II. G. Hubbard has
been elected post commander of the John
~ Logan post, G.. a. Il.
The following officers. !. o. O. f., have
been installed: y. G., Allen Calhoun VIC. 9,
W. {. Footc; recording secretary, Ross II.
Wells; permanent secretary, +. f.. Park
hurst treasurer. y. X. Holden. Earnest
{. Bryant has been chosen to represent the
college Y. NJ, c. A. at the convention of
New England colleges ut Williamstown,
Mass -Ecv. \. u. lleaXt, presiding elder
of the Pl0ttsburgh district, is visiting his
son, Rov. f. G.. IIeaxt, who is rapidly i'm
proving in health. George r. Wales,
II graduate Of the college here in
1881, has been chosen acting pri-
vate secretary in the war department a,
Washington, u. C.-Eev. MIR Adsit OF
Pou!tney preached at the Methodist church
Sunday. comes from II. W. Allen,
who is in Philadelphia receiving treatment
that his health is much improved.
hr. Seavcr OF Rutland preached ct the
congregational church Sunday. Monday
market day, was exceedingly dull. Few
people came into town because of blockade
ly the big storm. Butter ana eggs showed
little change. Potatoes sold quick for S
per bushel Mrs. f. G. Heaxts mother
from Troy is visiting here. - Tn,
The parties in the case OF Spaulding vs.
! o. / LII,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-01-23
NERGENNES.

The last chapter III the peculiar case Of
Lille Lovern closed Wednesday morning
and the remains were buried in tho Roman
Ca holc cemetery, Father Buchaine Off
ciated. 4 large number of relatives aud
friends were present.--The married peo-
Pies Whist club had II pleasant session at
Mrs. W. w. Booths Tuesday evening Six
tables were required. The Epworth league
will have sociabe at o. c. Dalrymple's
on the evening of January 80. Owing to
the storm the visit of the Star of Hope di-
vision to their brethren III Hinesburgh did
not come off Tuesday evening, but was
postponed for one week. Nergennes loses
bright and ambitious young man In B. f.
Miner, who goes ON the road for G. A. Hib-
bard of burlington. -Rev. Mr.. Taylor pro
poses visiting New York and Philadelphia
VIII be absent about a week king the
blacksmith, who was injured at the granite
quarry accident at Barn Rock the 18TH is
getting along very well. Zero, who had a
leg and arm broken and his head hurt, is still
suffering very much. -Counciman NJ. j..
Graves is on the sick list The organ for St
Peters church has arrived and is being
transferred from the cars to the church. -
The winter cholera is prevailing IN this
place