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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04

IN thls part of South Dakota were th,
best for years. We know our asser.
tlonS were true. Last SATURDAY. we
left the Springs for drive inro tho
country to breathe the fresh air and
enjoy the balmy sunshine also to no.
tlce the crop prospects The first
'hlhg 10 attract our attention was the
l"xuriant growth of grass that bedecks
che earth wherever one may go, it
seems as though it would be possible
TO make hay on every hill and plain.
whlle heretofore. especially during the
last two years the valleys were the
only av vallable hay land. In one small
dry lake led we noticed ten fair stacks
OF hay all of which had been cut from
a small tract, OF not more than twelve
acres if that much, this we think is a
good yield OF hay for Il desert land
Then we noticed the large fields of
magnificent corn growing here and
there. Near Templeton, and between
there and Crow Lake. the frost had
damaged. some fields; but had not
totally destroyed any. Between Grow
Lake and White Lake we believe the
crops are better than in this immed-
late vicinity, that is to say corn. The
wheat stacks in that vicinity were
scattered in the fields like shocks; it.
seemed that there was hardly room
for anything but stacks in the fields
from which the grain had been cut, in
fact we saw one place northeast Of
Plankinton where the good husband
Mel had stacked tour wheat stacks
directly in the road, we do not know
whether he had no ROOM in the field
or he wished to deceive the passcr-by;
but one thing certain the position OF
the stacks might lead one to infer that
he had noother stacking ground. The
hum OF the thresher was heard quite
distinctly in several localities snd the
tallying sheet showed yield OF from
18 t., 26 bushels of wheat to the acre,
and 40 to 20 Of oats, other grain in
proportion. Farmers are all happy
contented to remain yet little while
in this land OF back-sets and discour-
agements, the reports of vagabonds to
the contrary notwithstanding Itdoes
one good to drive along the country
road and see on either or both sides of
the highway, large stacks of grain. and
fields of corn all promising TO the
husbandmen reward for his labors,
and one may look upon the waving
grass and read in the sight the promise
that hay will be plenty and of good
quality. Considering all things and
harboring charity for the last year of
drought we all have reason to be
thankful to Almighty God for with
holding every evil from US and grant
ing the rain to fall and the wind to
blow so as to give life and vigor to
every living thing.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

a., M. e. ST, r.
Alpena a-fasse"set o"".'i "' ~ q a. '''
Passenger North ut 5:23 y. III.
Freight Nortilat lO:2l am
Freight South at 4:20 p III.
,,>.n,ket--Passenge North at 5: :02 p III.
Passenger South at 10 40 a III.
Passenger East at lG:40. Il III.
Freight North at 10 40 am.
Freight South at 5 :O2 y III.
Freight East AT 2:l5 III.
ntrn ehSerarr''es 80
r,si:i:t arrives at lao y III
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
ss,iugton Springs Postotfice,


,.,,kct stsge ARRIVES daily+ at ID 90
ulleavcs 81 sop. III.
~ valley stage arrives daily* at IL so p. III.
kea,,s AT I y. III.
|, AXE stage arrives Tuesdays Thursdays
s.,rlays g.t 1880 Il. ~. and leaves at 80
v,rr,n stage leaves Tuesdays, and Fri
=, .sx. m. and arrives Wednesdays and
k,nys 1t 100 y. III.
l. - stage arrives Mondays and Fridays at
!, and leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays
lpa.m
ky,p, sunday.
SARAH BARRETT, Postmistress.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04

pfsSons knowing themselves in
'Ns must arrange to settle
'''s % or before Sept. 18th.
BLANK & BLANK.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04

There will be enough wheat raised
in this state this year to make solid
train load from the western border
OF the state to either ocean. Think
Of it. Nearly 1900 miles of wheat, 8
feet wide and 3 feet high. What a
nile of bakers bread this would make.
And yet they say in the east that
South Dakota is u desert waste. The
Door deluded mossbacks are still
sleeping, while northwest is marching
on to glory.-AlexandSia journal. !
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
County Officers.

,,er ii Deeds ''.''''''','f' vs. w"'rsr~'
.......O.J MARSHALL.
......... Ill. j. WALLACE.
..............PA PAT MCDONALD.
,.,a, ....A. l. CHURCHILL.
" ,,,,rn,y .......>C. w. MCDONALD.
,,,,,r,, ..........S. s. VRooMAN.
.,,.nt of Schecss ~. GEO. WILLIAMS.
.,nrrs; ,st. Hssa. Nj. Eastman; 2nd.
:, sbaefer; 2.Nl. Dist. =. 5. Cogcsll;.la
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04

The branches Of u practical business
education are the foundation stones
of the monument OF success. The
branches usually found in a business
college are taught by experienced in
structors at Watertown Commercial
College.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
r TRIAL NUMBERS.

PP'ea' Premium offers, on receipt
ea Cents, and addresses of ten
~ A..Iies. Only fifty cents a
"eS1 monthly in the world, for
: " Address. Woman's
y, Athens, Ga.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
To the Patrons Of The washington
Springs Seminary.

We feel obliged to Gail your atten-
tion to the following note in our j une
circular.
lit is deemed 'unwise Tor parents to
allow their children to come and board
by themselves. We would discourage
the practice"
Experience has demonstrated that
it is not for the good Of young people
morally intellectually or physically to
be allowed to live fer themselves. 1t
is hoped that none will be so unwise
as to attempt it at Washington Springs
this school year. A parent or some
suitable person Of IN ature years should
come and care for students who board
themselves thus helping to make
home what it should be and avoiding
the Temptations incident to such cir
custances. J. X. FREELAND.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04

S, ID. State Journal:-As a general
thing machines throughout South Da-
koua are agreeably surprising the
farmers by turning out from 5 to s and
even more bushels OF small grain per
acre than expected. Ii these pleasant
surprises can now be followed by good
prices-as Is now practically assured
the smile OF the average granger will
resemble the slit left IN the side OF a
ripe melon after good sharp broad
axe has fallen athwart it at about
'm,dships. Just so about here, too.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
ash act. the only evidence left behind

fash act. the only evidence left behind
was brief note which read as fol-
lows: II have taken my own life.
V.I.C.s
Many conjectures have been made
and many things that he has said and
done lately have been recalled with a
hope, in some way, of accounting for
the mood that harbored such thoughts
and finally lead to their execution.
Some have suggested that it might
have been financial embarrassments.
but his friends do not consider that
there was alarm in this direction:
others that it was owing to religious
belief which idea We do not share:
then there are still others
who are unkind enough
to attribute it to his conduct as poll.
tician. The latter should be dismiss
ed without Il moments discussion, for
Il uobler, truer heart never beat in a
politicians breast than in that Of V. L.
Converse. lie was always found on
side of right, and was Il man unawed
by fear. Gabrlbed 10y gain. AS the
real cause probably never be known
there can only he conjectures at the
best, and charity Tor his act would
suggest temporary arrangement.
Mr.. Converse was a wi.lower and
leaves one child, May, to mourn his
sudden departure, Rev. Chas. Vessey
conducted the funeral services on Sab
bath, and the mortal remains OF v. L
Con verse were laid at rest in the
Hawkeye Valley Cemetry.
Mr.. Converse had represented Jer.
auld county in two terms of .legisla.
ture, the first and second sessions, and
was our present representative. HI
was honored and respected by all who
knew him, and many friends ant
neixhLors mourn his death. We ex
tend heartfelt sympathy to the sor
rowing friends and relatives IN tn,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
Church Directory.

hlr:lopIsr EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
gjces every Sabbath at II 100 Il. H.; Sab
6,hoo,ai l2co; and evening services ut
IN. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
REV. j. K. NoRvAI., P,es.or.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH.
Iiresat the Seminary, as follows; Sab
/ E.rtacling . in the evening.
er service Wednesday at 7:I5.
REV. j. h. FREELAND. l.tsstor.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-09-04
Tho Free Methodist. viii, oreainz.

"osu0Oio1o VIII OE8dlnZ0.
Mitchell Republican:-Th meetings
at the Free Methodist tabernacle
which have been in progress for sew
eral weeks closed last night, and Rev.
j. B. rreeland preached strong SER
mon. there have been several con-
versions and meeting will be held in
the reading room next Thursday even
ing to organize society here.
Rev. Van Martin. pastor at Mt. Yer
non will preach every, Sunday after
noon at the reading room on South
Main street,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
PUTTING THE SHOT.
What is Said of the Latest Work of Fred
Shaw.

The Boston Transcript speaks of Mr..
Fred A. Shaw's latest work, Putting the
Shot," which has been on exhibition in
Boston. Some of Mr.. Shaw's earliest
works were modelled in Portland. where
he lived so long, and therefore anything
about his present work is of interest to
many here. This is the Transcript &C
count:
To a fiattering criticism in Boston
contemporary of Putting the Shot," a
statue in the Art Club. executed In Paris
byF. A. Shaw, Is added the romark, ''the
notable fault seems the lack of muscular
development In the figure, particularly the
chest. 1t thereby suggests study from a
professional model rather than an athlete"
Now, it may be interesting to know who
the model was. A few points learned
two months search for a perfectly devel-
oped man without being abnormal, he went
to Europe and in Paris examined more
than 100 models, finally deciding-if he
could be secured-on Baldus Shelter, the
celebrated Viennese acrobat, the strong
man of the seven brothers, VINO challenge
the world for acrobatic feats of perfect
grace and strength, one of which is taking
three men on cross-ailt sword from the
floor with one hand and placing the point
on his chin without movement. except OF
the neck. Another feat of his is done
with the 20-pound ball, by placing it be-
tween his legs and, with jump, throwing
it up 10 feet, and in its fall receiving 1t on
the back of his neck. His muscle Is about
as hard as hickory, and on percussion has
much the same ring.
Shelters first appearance in public was
in Vienna when he was four years old.
Never having posed as model, 1t required
much persuasion to get his consent; offers
of money did not tempt him, but from bis
love of art, or through motives cor nected
with his engagement to be at Chicago In
1898, he finally consented to pose for Mr..
Shaw, who not only used him as a model,
but took several casts from him. Every
measure of the statue at the club CORE
spends with Shelter exactly, diametrical,
circumferential and longitudinal, and al.
though his top torso and arm measure are
trifiel smaller than Sandow-the strong
est man known in the world, and consid.
cred abnormal in those parts-his legs are
larger than Sandow's. 1t was the opinion
of many English art students, who knew
both men, that Shelter was the more per.
fectly developed man. If the artist in his
conscientious search for perfect type OF
a modern athlete has made bad selection,
he may as well give up the modern school
of realism and either idealize or enlarge up
on the Greek.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
More Christmas Gifts.

Among the fine presents distributed at
the Christmas festival of the Free Baptist
Society was fine Ivers and Pond piano
from the warerooms of Cressey 6 Jones,
given to Miss Minnie E. Joy by her father
and brothers.
/, The young men who formed Hose No. z
1890 but were too young to be admitted to
the department presented Tillerman Jason
of the Hayes truck handsome silver plated
smoking set for Christmas present :
Mr.. Fred w. Wiley, clerk for the Mill
ken-Tomlinson Company, received from
his employers on Christmas an elegant SOL
i'd silver water service.
E. F. Hammond, head cutter at d. E.
Cornish's. was presented with solid gold
Odd Fellows charm Christmas by his fell
low workmen.
Professor Grimmer was the recipient of
piano lamp, Christmas present from
his orchestra.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
Cost of Saving the Oregon.

The owners of the Oregon will begin to
think that the next worse thing to having
her cast away is having her saved. Three
libels have been made against the steamer,
tie last on behalf of Messrs. Moore g.
Wright, owners of the Mary J. Finn. who
want $744. This libel is returnable Janu-
airy I'd. Today is returnable che libel of
the Knickerbocker Steam Towage Com
pany for services of tugs Knickerbocker
and Clarita. valued at $780, Saturday the
court considered the claim of the Central
Wharf Towboat Company to 1854 for the
services rendered by the Belknap and Ply
mouth and gave the Dominion line week
to lille its answer to the claim. In all $2798
are demanded by the tugs for their efforts
in by the Toronto, the company's own boat
The Cottage City must have had quite a
bill, too.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
PERSONAL.

DR.. o. b. Brann has been confined TO his
house for the past week with the grippe.
Mr.. Daniel Fairman. British mail con-
ductor, Is i'll at the Preble with the grippe
Mr.. and Mrs. Kimball Eastman of West
brook start for San Antonio, Texas today.
Mr.. John FL. Goddard Is seriously ill
with pneumonia at his residence at Cape
Elizabeth.
Second Assistant Engineer r. w. Cham
plain has been ordered to the Dallas at
Portland.
Mr.. Charles A. Dyer has returned from
the Pacific slope. While in Denver, Col,
he caught a severe cold, and Is at present
confined to his house.
Last. evening. Mr.. j. Henry Rines was
considerably better. and his physician
thought he was progressing favorably
towards recovery.
Martin A. Cleary, ex-president of the
Cumberland Rowing Association of this
city, now of New York city. is visiting
friends in Portland.
Captains Foss and Henry, who took to
st. Pierre, Martinique, the John w. Brown
and Della Maria, vessels recently pur-
chased by j. Fl. Hamlen & Son for the
trade in those regions, have completed
their tasks and returned to this city.
Mrs. Peter W. Woodbury., who resides at
the corner of Pearl and Congress streets,
celebrated her 10th birthday Saturday.
Mrs. DR.. Fl. P. Merrill and Mrs. S. B. Kel-
sey assisted her in receiving, from to 10
p. m. Many friends called, and the ladies
of the Second Parish church testified their
good will by presenting to her chair.
lamp and table cover.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
Funeral of John M. Peck.

The funeral of the late John M. Peck
took place from his former residence yes
terday afternoon. The Grand Army, Odd
Fellows-both lodge and camp-and Me-
chanics' Association, of which bodies he
was member, turned out in large num-
bers to honor him. Rev. DR.. Blanchard
oficiated and spoke most feelihgly of the
deceased, and Shaw's Quartette rendered
several selections with much taste. The
pail bearers were taken from the above
named organizations. The floral offerings
were very handsome. Besides the socie-
ties there was large attendance OF the
other friends of the deceased.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
Wheel Club whist Tournament.

At the Wheel Club house the winter
whist tournament will be started Tuesday
evening. Members of the club and their
friends will be the participants. Six even
ings will constitute the tournament. A
pencil drawing will be donated by Mr.. j.
G. Stevens for the first prize.
"A Remarkable Advertisement" will be
the subject of an informal talk by Mr.. E.
81. Elwell. Jr., before the members of the
club Thursday evening. But the gathering
will not adjourn until after the arrival OF
the New Year. Sociability and smoker
will fill In the remaining hours of the old
wear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
Martin J. sullivan's Unhappy Christmas.


In the Municipal Court next Thursday
the notorious Martin j. Sullivan will occu-
py Judge Gould's attention. Sullivan Is
decorated with four unsatisied indictments
besides having six search and seizure pro-
cesses pending against him. One of the
indictments is for assaultiDg an officer
Deputy Sheriff Plummer-and the other
three are for nuisance. Sullivan got away
after assaulting Deputy Sheriff Plummer,
but, like every other exile. pined for home.
When Christmas came, Sullivan came
home, only to be captured early Christmas
morning. at the home of his father-in-law,
John WEIGH, on Free street. Saturday,
Sullivan was arraigned in the Municipal
Court, Levi Turner. Jr., appearing as his
counsel. His case was continued until
Thursday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28

MRS. WinsioW's Soothing Syrup
has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething, with
perfect success. 1t soothes the child. softens
the Gums. allays Pain, cures Wind Collie, regu-
lates the bowels, and is the best remedy for
Diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or
other causes. For safe by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25c bottle.
feb6MW&F&w1y
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
DT. R. IL. reed,
BOTANIC AND CLAlRvOYAHT PHYSICIAN,

For the treatment of all cronic and cempli-
Gated diseases that flesh Is heir to, all cases
q cure.
DR.. Reed will not ask you any questions In
any way In regard to your diseases and after
will tell you II you can be cured. DIR. Reeds
medicines are strickly pure and put up to suit
each case, he thinks no can tell the difference
between person afflicted with disease or a
has been a great May people who have lost
their lives by making the above mistake. Ex-
amlnations at my ONCE every day including Sun
Gays from a. M. 10 Up. m. Examination by
letter, stating their name. place or residence
andage ana one stamp, Sl.00.
my22 d9m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
oocIl eodSwly
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28

Mrs. M. A. Hodgdon's fancy goods store
at Deering Point was broken into Thurs
day night and some candy and cigarettes
taken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
The Death Rate.

The Death Rate.
The number of deaths In the city for
last week was 10, from the following
causes:
Diseases. 5 6 z Total
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.
AMUSEMENT
Portland theatre.
Gilbert's dancing academy.
Georges Commandry, U. o. &C.
EIGHTH PAGE.
owen, Moore s. Co.
Milletr, Evans a. Co.
Annual Meetings-3.
Registration of Voters.
Stevens s. Jones company.
Atkinson House Furnishing Co.
New Wants, To Let For Sale, Lost, Found,
and similar advertisements will be found under
the appropriate headings on page 6.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-12-28
YESTERDAY At CHURCH.
Services Generally Had Reference to
Christmas.
SEVERAL SUNDAY SCHOOLS RELD
APPROPRIATE SERVICES.

Programmes of Services for Afternoon and
Evening in City and Suburban
Churches-Much Good Music by
Choirs, Congregations and Sunday
School Children--This is the Season
When the Little Folks Appear Much in
Public.
In the various city churches yesterday
| the services generally had some reference
to Christmas either In the sermons, the
singing or the exercises of the Sunday
schools. Notices of various churches fol-
low:
Hight Street Church.
At High street church there were no
Christmas decorations. In the morning
DR.. Fem preached Christmas sermon
from st. Luke IL. 10, "And this shall be a
| sign unto you. Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in
| manger," and in the evening delivered
most interesting address on 'Chrysostom
OF the Golden Month" The music, under
the direction of Mr.. Rankin, was very fine,
the celebrated quartette attached to this
church, Mrs. Hascall, Miss Ruth Long,
Messrs. Barnard and Follansbee, render
ing the programme published in Saturdays
PRESS with much taste and expression.
First Parish.
The First Parish was decorated with
small evergreen trees in the windows and
wreaths hung about the galleries. Rev.
| Mr.. Perkins's sermon had the advent"
Ear &c %I~ ofr.
SEMINAR and the fine choir was much en-
ioyed.
Williston Church.
| In accordance with its usual custom Will
liston church services yesterday, both
morning and evening, recognized the
Christmas season. The pastor announced
as his text the 2lst verse of the First Chap
ter of Matthew. and dwelt upon the in
carnation and resurrection as the great
fundamental facts of the gospel and upon
the regeneration of the human soul as the
| fruit of the incarnation. The music was
appropriate, and rendered according to the
| programme published Saturday.
Church of the Messiah.
The Christmas concert at the Church of
the Messiah came off according to a pro-
| gramme including these parts:
recitation. ...................Lottie Harmon
ncCltdtlOn
| Flossie Wish, May Rockwell, Edith Weber,
Clara Thompson
| Recitation. Observation-Disclosures. Harry Rockwell
Solo. Miss Carrie Weeks
| Recitation. Lucy Weber
hecll hose HougklnS
hecitdCion.. Willie Wish
Singing ........................ Primary Class
/ Ue ClbdtIOu
| Annie Skilln, Edith Sargent. Hattie Harmon,
Edith LOring.
hccltdtlOu- DAISY E1Snor
| Recitation. Marjorie MeServe
Recitation. harold Harmon
RECITATION. Mamie Allen
hoLHdrhS....