The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-09-18

and VIM. Torbett took day off and
went hunting in the neighborhood OF
Bristol. They returned with 126 ducks
OF the finest species, and distributed
them lavishiy among the poor cf Madi-
son, which, of course, included the news
paper fraternity. Boys, you are the best
shots we ever heard Of.
Died, to-day, at his residence about
seven miles southwest OF this city, G. M.
Wentworth, of heart disease. MIR. Went
worth was 80 years OF age, and leaves
wife to mourn his loss. The funeral
will take place tomorrow. the remains
being brought to Madison cemetery for
interment.
Circuit court did not meet to-day I'M
Til Q D. M, and owing to the absence OF
witnesses adjourned almost Immediately
until 8 q. m. tomorrow. All jurors were
to-day dismissed except those sitting on
the case of Robert Emerson vs Herman
Hildebrand, now on trial. 1t is expected
to clean up the balance of the court
cases tomorrow.
Montrose Herald, Is: w. Ketchum,
OF Madison. was over Monday visiting
friends in Montrose and vicinity. Mr..
Ketchum is one of Madison's young dem
lists who is achieving quite reputation
in his profession. We believe Montrose
would be an excellent location for den-
tist, however, and would be glad to see
him locate permanently here.
Wonder il that is what "Gene" went
after.
Chairman Green of the Republican
State Central committee writes The
DAILY LEADER under date of the 18th,
stating that delegates to the Huron con-
vention this week may get reduced rates
on return il $50 should attend the con
vention. Tickets should be purchased
only one way--to Huron-and certii-
cate of purchase taken from the local
agent to Huron, and il the requisite
number show up, return fare for one
nfth will be obtained.
Volga Tribune, Is: The Tribune has
observed that in riding the bike it is the
proper thing, when the rider is the ''ob.
served of all observers" to let 60 of the
handles and pretend to fix your bat, your
cuffs, or any other part OF your apparel
This convinces the spectator that you
can "ride without holding on"-that yor
are an expert ut the business. TX you
have no other way OF convincing people
OF your dexterity. tie small box OF car
amels in front and eat therefrom while
passing along the main street OF q town
Graceful riders OF either sex should NO
forget this.
The name of Judge Aikens has beer
frequently mentioned OF late for the 81
preme bench, and has met with mucl
favor from the judges many friends
and with mono more 90 than the attor
neys who have practiced before him ant
ought to know his worth in such posi-
tion. His acl nowledged ability and im
partiality on the bench are potent fac
tors in commenting him for this exaltet
position. and the endorsement OF thi
verdict OF his fitness by the judicial con
vention at Sioux Falls and by some o
our local bar, could have been largel.
added to if the opportunity had beel
given. In conversation with Judg
Aikens himself this afternoon, q DAHL
LEArER reporter learned that although
he 10 not averse to q nomination for tn
supreme bench, he will not go to Hurol
and labor for the nomination, leaving j
entirely voluntary matter with such o
his friends as may be there. 1t will b
TO his disadvantage, perhaps, that no
having brought up his candidacy at al
| earlier date, his many friends may not b
as thoroughly organized and drawn to
gether in his interests as they nigh
have been, had it been known he wa
thought of for the position before tn
county conventions were held.
Ell. j. Patterson and III. B. Williamson
returned from the state fair this morn
ing. The mayor says Mr.. Williamson
had the Lake county exhibit arrange
in magnificent shape, and while it wa
not as large in bulk as some others,
was greater in variety and so arrange
that it caught the eye and the compl
ments Of nearly everyone He is ir
cllned to think it will take the first priz
for county exhibits. Mr.. Williamso
made arrangements before he left
have the exhibit shipped to the Cor
Belt Exposition at Mitchell Mr.. Pa
terson is also particularly well please
with the enterprise and spirit OF Abel
, deem people. In view Of the hard time
generally, and the poor crops that set
tion has experienced for several year
. he thinks the people there have don
marvels. The grain palace was gran
success and aided the state fair mater
ally, though the latter will come OF
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