The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1893-05-27

society, and also upon the statue OF the
Blessed Virgin. It was his intention
also to bless the burying grounds but
the approaching rain made this lmpossi-
BILE. Two missionary priests are ex-
pected here about June 9th and will
hold a mission lasting two weeks.
Sioux Falls Press, 26: Mrs. T. FL.
Brown, who was elected grand worthy
matron Of the grand chapter, O. e. s.,
at Flandreau, was last evening rendered
a reception by the chapter OF this city
at the Masonic temple. An elegant
lunch was served during the evening
and several speeches were made. Mrs.
Brown was presented with O magni6-
cent basket of flowers by Jasper chap
ter, No. 8, Of this city, Of which she is
past worthy matron.
". A. Thomas, or the northwest part
Of the county, yesterday sold his farm
of 400 acres for the snug sum OF $1,000,
ID. Currie of Fillmore county, Mimi,
being the purchaser. Mr.. Thomas ex-
perience is a sample OF what can be done
on a Lake county farm. In 1880 he
came here with a yoke OF cattle, wagon,
breaking pillow, cow, and $5.37 in his
pocket, leaving his family in Minnesota.
not having mean to pay their trans
portation. Besides accumulating a con-
siderable amount OF personal property,
he now sells his farm for the above
magnificent sum, which is a pretty good
dozen years work. The sale was q sur
prise to Mr.. Thomas. The purchaser
called at bis farm and asked him what
he would take for it. twenty-five fifty
per acre." replied Mr.. Thomas. "All
right; get your papers ready" was the
answer he received from Mr.. Currie.
Andrew Rineson, an ex-blind pig
keeper, was before Justice Holdridge
this morning or a charge OF intoxication.
Rineson was out in company with VIM.
McGrath and another companion Thurs
day night and the trio, at 3 o'clock Fri
day morning, entered the house OF Mrs.
Ole Hanson, a reputable woman, resid-
ing in the Grinnell house on Broadway.
Mrs. Hanson's husband was absent, but
a brother is boarding in the family and
was present. The men had bottles of
liquor with them which they drank in
the house, and it was with difficulty
they were elected. Policeman Davis
heard the noise OF the drunken men and
going to the scene succeeded in captur-
ing McGrath but Rineso. and his other
companion took to their heels and es-
capped. Rineson was gathered in last
night by Policeman Davis and brought
into court this morning. Justice Hold
ridge detailed. the enormity of the crime
of entering reputable houses at an UNI
seemly hour OF the night in a drunken
condition, and quietly taxed the young
man $40 and costs, "a, for the fun he
had had, and in default of payment
fifteen days in the county jail, Every
grain of sand ran put OF Rineson's hour
glass when he heard his sentence, and
when taken into the iron cage he begged
piteously for Policeman Davis to help
him out as he didn't s'believe he could
live in Jail fifteen days." Justice Hold
ridge taxes the boys about right for
their fun.
Home made pies, cakes, cookies and
sandwiches from the LADIES' Aid Society,
will be found at the candy store OF r..
w. Browne on Memorial Day, first door
north of Dakotah Restaurant.
For sale 0r Kent.
A good new v room residence.