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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-10-30
The Minnekahta Burned.

The most destructive fire in the his
tory of Hot Springs resulted in the total
loss of the famous Minnekahta hotel.
1t was discovered to be in flames about
2 o'clock in the morning and in few
moments thereafter it was doomed.
The night clerk and those who were up
bent their energies in the direction of
saving the guests and by dint of hard
work this was done, all being
landed safely on the ground, many of
the lady guests having to descend
ladders in order to save their lives.
In the meantime the flames were rag
ing fearfully, and for a short time it
seemed that the business block fifty feet
north of the hotel was also doomed. and
with 1t would have gone the entire fore
runner of the metropolitan part of the
city. AS good luck would have it, the
fire was entirely confined to the hotel,
which together with it's contents is a
total loss. The hotel was erected in
1885 and 1886 at q cost of $50, OOO The
Insurance aggregates on building and
furniture $4,000. A larger and more
sommodious hotel will be erected as
soon as the debris can be cleared away.
Fred Evans was the owner of the hotel
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-10-30
Horribly N1angled.

7. P. KAYLoR was instantly killed
while hauling wood from canyon near
Tilford, S. d. Kaylo1 was coming
down a steep incline with the wagon
wheels locked when the chain broke.
Kaylor jumped and was caught in the
running gears and horribly mangled.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
CITY BULLETIN.

Car load of Old Hickory Wagons just
received by Evans & Chalmers.
Car load of nails just received by
Evans & Chalmers.
For anything in the hardware line
call on Evans IL Chalmers.
Call on Evans & Chalmers for pure
sisal and manila binder Irvine.
The reason why Rcpass, Davis * Co.,
3O7 Salem avenue S. ", sell so many
monuments, headstones and iron fences
is because their work and prices suit the
times and the people. They will furn-
ish designs and prices on application,
and guarantee satisfaction Mr.. w. ID.
llcaynes is with this firm and would be
glad to serve his friends. may30-3m
NJ ii. Jennings & Co. are selling Fur
niturc cheap and on easy terms at II
Salem avenue. apr2G-1mo
M. ii. Jennings & Co. have the pref
tiest designs in wall paper, all entirely
new. apr26-lmo
Sec the celebrated Charcoal Sheath
Refrigerator that saves over others one
third of the melting Of ice. NJ. ii. 1cn-
hlpgs ~ 20. apr26-1mo
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
ALLEGHANY INSTITUTE.
the Last Night Of the Com
mencement Exercises.

The closing exercises of the Allie
ghany Institute was held at the Baptist
Church last night and as on Thursday
night the church was crowded. The
entertainment was opened with singing
by the church choir, after which Rev.
w. +. kone, of Bedford City, led in
prayer. The choir and congregation
Joined in singing "NIy Country" and
then the certificates of distinction were
awarded.
The certificates were given to the
students making 50 per cent. in any one
study, in either the intermediate or
final examinations. This was followed
by the presentation OF the certificates
Of promotion. The students receiving
these certificates had TO make so per
cent. i'll both intermediate ANA final eN-
aminationS and were prom oted 10 ;hc
class above.
The Roanoke lIcrald's medal, for the
best composition. was awarded to G. II.
Thornbill, of Appomattox. r. S. los
we'll made the presentation speech. his
remarks being very appropriate and
we'll chosen.
After the delivery of the certificates
Oh prohcicncy, which showed that the
student had finished the particular
study for which he received his certif-
cate, the scholarship medal offered by
Hon. w. G.. Evans was presented to
Elmer c. Moomaw- who also won the
medal last year, by the mayor in person,
who, in delivering it, expressed tie
wish that he could once more be a boy.
The medal donated by Mr.. S. W.
.Iamison was offered TO the student
making the best percentage in the
classes, ard was won by NJ. S. Cooke,
whose yearly average was 9t.37.
The contest for this medal was very
close one and was not decided until 5
o'clock yesterday Afternoon. Master d.
w. Pursinger, though but IL years OF
age had an average of 9O.47. This
medal was presented by Capt. Jno. II.
Wright. who gave Mr.. Cooke some ex-
ccllcnt advice upon his start in life and
pointed cut to him the pitfalls he would
encounter in his worldly battle.
The exercises closed with an &C Dire
by the Rev. ". +. I[onc, of Btdfold
City.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
LOCAL PREVlTiES.

Deputy Sergeant Wright returned
yesterday morning from Richmond,
where he landed George Colvin and
George llairston behind the bars OF the
State prison.
DR.. j. Howard Wait, Grand Master of
the Grand Lodge Of Masons of Virginia,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Arthur gave a
social last evening at their home. at
39i Seventh avenue S. W, which was
enjoyed by all who anticipated.
Miss Louisa Greer, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. John Arthur at
394 Seventh avenue $. w, left for her
homo in Blackwater yesterday.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
THE ROANOKE DEVELOPMENT COM
PANY.

Among the industries located by the
Roanoke Development Company is the
Duvall Engine Company, manufacturers
of steam engines and boilers. About
10000 already in use in the South. This
company is equipped to furnish castings
for machinery, and make repairs to all
classes of machinery, boilers, ETC., etc.
1t Will make great change through
this section Of the South, shortening
the haul on all its manufac lures hun.
dreds of miles over Northern compcti-
tors, besides furnishinga superior pro-
duction For particulars address
ARLINGTON GILPlN,
General Manager Roanoke Develop
ment Company, Roanoke, Va.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

The lIobbic Music Company's ware
rooms, al No, 157 Salem avenue, Roam
okc, Va, is no longer branch house,
but run independent of their other
stores. Roanoke has Music house OF
which she may feel proud.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
Tho Fire Was out 'of i,cuc,,

The alarm OF fire sounded last nigl /
was caused by the discovery of bright
flame which lit the sky in the dire ton
Of Salem. The fromcn turned out, but
IL proved TO be some distance beyond
the city limits
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

a Runaway Oh Commonwealth Avenue
horse attached to dray and driven
by colored man created a commotion
on Commonwealth avenue yesterday by
running off and hurting the driver head
long into the street. lie was not hurt,
but the dray was smashed to pieces.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
Shoes.

We have just received full line Of
ladies' low goods such as Oxford ties
and opera slippers of all kinds and
prices to suit every one. Call early
and examine our stock before the rush
juncl0-4t 4. WRIGHT * Co.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Free i;e-cream today. Sec ad. and
1t Of freezer 9Th page.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
Creamery Butter.

% cents per pound. OF Eagle Dairy
Wagon or Milk and Butter Depot. 3l3
Henry street. iunelO-Iw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13
RosENsAUM BROS.

46-inch best quality Henri
etta's. ........... o5 C. per I'd
46-inch lfenriettas. &c" g
Plain and farcy black Mo-
hairs, lO-inch wide. IS "
Plaid serge, 40-inch wide,
new spring shades for
mcr price - cts. reduced
TO ........'. ~
96-inch plain Flannels-
spring shades, former
price soc. reduced to-. 30 "
Wool Plaids, IS inch wide. e5 "
Wool Challies-s else
where at 81 cts....... Is t"
Black and White Barred
and Striped Muslin from ;" up
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
MORTGAGE SALE.

Name OF MortGagOr Arthur Sykes,
Name OF Mortgage Fidelity Loan and Trust
Company.
Date of mortgage November o3rd 1888 Record.
Ell December list 1888 in the office of the Regis
ter of deeds of ,Jera,lld County, State of Saith
Dakota. in Book Is OF mortgages, on Page iii
Default having been made in the PAYMENT Of
theinstall'nent of the note secured by said
mortgage due November list 1880. the morr,a
gee has elected to. and does hereny declare fla
whole principal and interest secured by said
mortgage, Immediately due and PAYABLE. and
the amount claimed to be due at the date hereof
is Sd So, principal and interest
mat no action nor proceeding at law or
Otherwise. has been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any MARI
thereof. i''
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given that
under ana ny virtue of the power of sale con
tanned III said mortgage, and the statute il,
such case made and provided, the said mort
gage Will be fOreclOsed by sale at public nIIc-
ton. by the sheriff of Jertuld County, or lis
deputy. on the nth. day of September A Is
lso!. at 10 O'Clock a. NJ, Of that day at tile
front door OF the court house in the town nf
washington Springs III said Jerauld County
OF me lands and premises Situated in said ,jer
aud County and State of South Dakota, and de-
SScrlbed IN said mortgage substantially as fol-
lows. to wit: " "
The North East Quarter of section II in Town.
ship loG north OF Range CT West 9Th T.. NJ.
Dated Sioux City, Iowa. July 18th A. ID. 1891
FIDELITY LOAN AND Trust COMPANY
W&. MlirHR!sT. Mortrayee
Attorney for Mortgage.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
FOUR TRIAL NUMBERS.

with great premium offers, on receipt
OF Ten Cents. and addresses of ten
married Ladies. Only fifty cents a
year. Best monthly in the world, for
the price. Address. W0man's
Work. Athens. Ga.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
Campmeeting.

A camp meeting will be held al
Washington Springs. s. Dakota, Aug.
2lst. to Aug, 3lst.. under the auspices
OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. l.. Bradford, Presiding elder
OF the Huron district, will have
charge.
Several ministers from this, and
adjoining districts, are expected to be
present.
Plenty of good shade and water,
plcketing ground for horses etc.
We extend a cordial invitation to
neigh boring charges. and to both the
unsaved and saved, everywhere. to
come up with us.
j. E. NoRvELL, Pastor,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
Coming.
Recent Happenings.
81 can't say how the truth may be.
tell the tale us twas told to me-"

tell the tale us twas told to me-"
Mrs. Letta Hinners is on the sick
list.
Crops in Conn. are burning up the
drought is so severe.
Mrs. U. ]. Marshall, returned from
her trip east, last week
Warm weather is doing great dam
age in the eastern states.
An Iowa. woman paid debt for dry
goods after forty-seven years.
Baxter Gormly started for the f. NJ.
tent meeting at Mitchell, last Tuesday.
The seventh annual outing Of the
S. D. Press Association convened yes
terdav.
The Louisiana Alliance has decided
not to put third party ticket in the
field.
VIM. Rhodes stabbed Pud Roscc, at
Barnard. Mo; inJuring him consider :
ably
The Sub-Alliances of Kansas have
decided to hold their wheat for high
er prices.
r. s. Vessey patronized DIR. Cole
last Monday to the extent OF several
hours labor.
Mrs. w. Howard, of Waterbury, was
the guest of Rev. G. Y. Martin and
family last Sabbath.
No wonder Dakota chickens are hav-
ing full crop, FOR they get their gram
10y the peck.
Always notice our coming" column.
Changes may be made in 1T without
local notice, so watch it.
Browns plurality for Governor in
Kentucky is $4,000 The new Consti-
tuition is ratified by 10000.
Rev. Dulitz presiding elder, German
confe renee NJ. +. church was in this
parts last Saturday aud Sabbath.
A man has been stealing hogs near
Havana, ILL.,, by first chloroforming
them SO they would not squeal.
Miss Maggie Holzer, is the fair one
that pulls the reins on the propelling
power Of the Miller stage now days.
Farmers that measured their wheat
crop last year by the G. bushels, will
measure it by the NJ bushels this year.
Art Blowers went to Bedford. last
Tuesday, where he has :; job for the
fall, with Mr.. Harrison's steam thresh-
cr.
About seventy persons are reported
as having been converted at the meet
ing3 of the Salvation Army at Sioux
Falls.
Granulated sugar is for sale in Phil
adelphia at 1892 cents per pound owing
to a rate war between Spreckles and
the trust.
The Letcher Blade enters upon the
tenth year OF its existence, and cele
brates Its birthday by enlarging TO q
SIX col unn quarto.
One of the Springs farmers wa.
heard to say, the other day that he
guessed his wheat bin would he about
as big as his wheat field.
Over LOO persons pleged themselves
at Marengo, Iowa, to abstain from the
use OF liquor as a beverage and tt
stand for the enforcement OF the law.
Hutchins Il Dawson struck a flow
in an artesian we'll fol- Frank McCurd,
at Letcher. The we'll is $50 feet, flows
$50 gallons per minute with so pounds
pressure.
A. NJ. Hamilton, of Kimball, passed
through town yesterday, on his way
to North Dakota. to visit his son. HI
is an old acquaintance of +. w. Whit
ney Of this place.
Mrs. VIM. Brown, of Dakota City
Nebraska. has a glass jar of peaches
that she picked and canned twenty
six years ago. They grew from seeG
she planted when a girl.
r. G. Horr, who lectured at the Sem
mary, one year ago last winter, spoke
at Marshalltown. iowa last Tuesday
His speech WAS the opening of the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
Sabbath School Institute.

Program for Sabbath School Insti-
tute to be held at Templeton August
10th.
Opening song No. y &c. II. No. s.
Devotional exercises.
Song No. 238 C.. II. No.6)
Recitation 900. Miss Rena Butterfeld.
Paper. .............M Miss Ef1ie Pryne,
What portion of time should
be given to discussion of Lesson, fol-
lowed by general discussion of Paper
Song No. 66 C.. II. No. 81
Black Board work. . b. r. Shrimp.
Select Reading =. Miss May IIobert.
Quartette No. 13l Triumphant Songs.
Recitation .. Miss Leora Smith
Reading. Miss Dell England.
Recitation ..... Minnie COlman.
Closing Song No. "a &C. II. No. 81
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

Church Directory.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHUEClI.
Services every Sabbath al II GOA. M; Sab
bath School al l2:OO; and evening services at
7::Dp. m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
ut $50.
REV. j. L. NoRvAL. Pastor
FREE METHODIST CHURCH.
Services al the Seminary, as follows; Sab
baths; Preaching in the evening.
Prayer service. Wednesday ut Z: ~.
REV. j. X. FNEEINNp. Pastor.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
Notice Tax PAYERS.

The new 1891 law independently makes it the
duty OF all Taxpayers to pay their personal tax
at once. 1t also gives the treasurer sc per
mile for making demand for such taxes so do
not be surprised fyou see him around visiting
those who have not paid their 1890 pers nal
tax. II. j. WALLACE CO. Treas
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
BEArrY's TOUR OF THE WORLD

Ex-Mayor Daniel +. Beatty. Beatty's
Celebrated Organs and Pianos, Wash
ington, New Jersey, has returned
home from an extended tour of the
world Read his advertisement in
this paper and send for catalogue.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14

Rain. Rain!! the beautiful.
Remember the campmeetlng.
II j. Wallace went to Alpena yes
terday
If YOU can't play croquet you are
not sin it,
Addie Kneiriem returned to the
Springs last Wednesday,.
Mr.. Paul. a representative of Smith
4 Son. of New York was in town YES
terday.
The barn OF Patrick Welch, who
lives north of Letcher, was struck by
Tightening and burned to the ground
recently. His horses were saved.
Mrs. Egan her family, and Mr..
Wheaton, and his wife. father, mother
and daughter, of flankinton, accom-
pan led by friends from st. Louis, Mo-,
visited the Springs last Wednesday.
Jennie Marlanee started for Cooper,
Iowa, last Saturday where she will
remain for some time. Miss Jennies
health has been delicate recently and
she hopes the change will be beneti-
cial to her While she will be missed
by her many friends in these parts,
they all join in hoping the change may
be Tor her best interest.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
washington Springs, s. D. Aug. s,
1891
Commissioners met 2. M. Present
Eastman, shaeter and Cogeshall.
On motion following bills were al
lowed.
G A Manwaring Il Co.
goods to county poor 50 10
OBarrett hauling for Mary
Smiths house 2 90
c w Miller wolf bounties 600
id Morse Hardware &c
for Co. 16 81
Julius Hanebuth wolf
bounty l 90
VIM Brodkorb hauling stuc
co nc tof county 2 10
B b Blosser county print
ing &c. ~ "a
e l. Smith work on court
house and Mary Smiths
house 20 so
EI. Smith constable fees
and care L Smith II so
John Dodge plastering
Mary Smiths house 8 50
James IIoar refund poll tax so
Catherine Eastman refund
$50. valuation
Following warrants were ordered
destroyed. Six years old.
July O. SO q M Knox 81 90
(" 8. 'S5 A Harris 200
{" S, So M Il McNail 200
{" +, 'e5 Jacob Meis 100
Z" 8, 50 Jacob Newker 80
I" 3, So John Stiner 100
8, '85 e S Sawyer 200
April, s, 'S5 w NJ Cross 200
{" S.'S4 M Cooley 200
Nov. II. 's4 w NJ Cross 200
{" IL, "a j w Lamb 200
April, s, "a Thos Mitchell 200
!" s. "a j w Termillion 200
Following bills were allowed
To Herald county printing 81 IS
Geo . Williams Superin-
tendent Office and expen-
FS Cogeshall services as
county commissioner 3 90
r j Eastman services as
county commissioner 6 %
NJ A Shaefer services as
county commissioner 3 80
On motion county Auditor was au-
thorized to list all seed grain notes
and turn over to county Treasurer
VINO is authorized to order payment
of same at Bank of Alpena.
Contract Cor building bridge in AL
pena township was awarded to L S
Eastman at 1924 90 being lowest bid.
Contract for grading Highway in
Dale township was awarded to Fred
Q Weeks at 10 cents per yard being
lowest bidder on same
County Surveyor was authorized to
survey grading and set stake on same
on public highway north line section
"a, and 81 Dale township, said survey
ing to be completed on or before
August 25, 1891.
T. s Eastman bond for building
bridge filed and approved.
Fred Weeks bond for grading highway
filed and approved
On motion county Treasurer was
instructed to post a list Of seed grain
liens in all grain warehouses in vicin-
of Jerauld county.
Minutes read and approved. Adj
iourned to meet sine die.
II. J. EASTMAN. O. j. MARSHALL.
Chairman, Auditor.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
washington Springs postofiice.


Woonsockct stage arrives daily" at II 100
Il. IN. an, leaves III l:30 p. IN.
Gam Valley stage arrives daily at $50 p m
and leaves al 0O p. N.
Grow Lake stage arrives Tuesdays Thursdays
and Saturdays at " 30 H. M. and leaves III 80
H. NJ
MI. Vernon stage leaves Tuesdays, and Fri
DAYS at 100 a. M. and arrives Wednesdays ;lhd
Saturdays ut 700 p. III.
Miller stage arrives Mondays and Fridays at
600 u. M and leaves Tuesdays and saturdays
al Goo Il. M.
~EXc, plSuntlay.
SARAH BNRrETT, Postmistress.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

q. NJ. = ST, t.
Alpena-- Passenger South at 1921 a. m.
Passenger North AT 5:23 D. III.
Freiyh, Nur!hat 1921 am
Freight South III 4 30 y III.
Woonsocket-p Passenger North ut s :O2 p IN.
Passenger South ut 1910 am
Passenger East at 1910. IL III.
Freight North at 10 40 am.
Freight South ut 500 pm.
Freight East ut 2:1.; Il III.
Southern Observation-Disclosures arrives AT 10 AZ
Freight arrives at i'l0 y III
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-08-14
YOU w A MT

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1891-04-04
MILITARY AND NAVAL FORCES

Strength by Land and Sea Which 1t.
ally and the United States Can Mus.
ter.
Italy has a population of about So.
100000, of whom 100000 are ca.
pable of bearing arms. Her standing
army in time of peace is about $780,.
600 strong. This can be expanded
in time of war to an active army of
100000 men. She has besides q field
reserve of $4,000 men, and a first
and second reserve OF 100000 me n.
Her total military forces of all de-
scriptions include 1850. 900 with 15O,-
600 horses and 1868 guns. Her navy
contains 20 armored ships, carrying
28S guns, 3 armored gunboats, carry.
ing IL guns, Al unarmored ships,
carrying 16O guns, 26 unarmored
gunboats, carrying ITO guns, and 80
torpedo boats. The armament of
these vessels includes 80 guns of 80
tons or over, 40 of 40 to 50 tons, 81
of 20 to 40 tons, and 222 of 4 to 20
tons. This feet is manned by $4,000
sailors and 5000 marines, and she has
q naval reserve Of IA, 900 strong.
The Italian navy is the most power
full in Europe, though much smaller
than those of Great Britain, France
and Germany. Built for Mediterra.
mean cruising. mainly, her ships are
of immense size and strength, and
very heavily armed for defense or
otfense. They have the thickest ar.
NOR and biggest guns anoat. She
has ten ships faster than 20 knots,
while all the rest Of Europe has but
eight. These ships are immensely
formidable in the smooth waters OF
the Mediterranean, though is doubt.
full if they would prove seagoing in
tho Atlantic. The United States
has not a single seagoine armored
ship completed, though it has FIVE
coast-defense monitors nearly done.
carrying IL heavy guns. 1t has ii
unarmored cruisers finished, carrying
"a six and eight inch guns. The old
wooden ships are not worth counting.
The army of the United States is
about $4,000 strong; its enrolled
militia is about 100000, ard its arms
bearing population Is about 100000.