Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1893-12-28
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NUTLEY, DEC. 23RD, 1893.
REPORTER & FARMER:
1t is rare that we have anything
worthy of note to chronicle, in this vi
entity, but On Friday, the 18th inst, this
neighborhood was thrown into consider
able excitement, by what would seem to
all %peaceable citizens. a most fragrant
outrage. Three young men-at least
they had the appearance of men,-one
of them clothed with a little temporary
authori:y-entered the house of one of
our oldest and much respected settlers
and after reading process, because the
man hesita,ed and did not like to give
up any of his hard earned property un-
Ill he had a better understanding in re-
lation to the matter, they pounced upon
him in a most cowardly and despicable
manner. They followed the compar-
ativelv old man to his barn and by their
united strength, two of the valiant ()
trio. threw him down, and, after a Sc
we're struggle, succeeded in getting a hal
ter around his wrist, at the same time
threate ming to Kill him with a hammer
"a very formidable weapop-one of
them held in his hands. When they
had mauled tie poor man about, until
through sheer exhaustion, he was un-
able TO render much resistance, one held
him; the other, without leave or liberty
took possession of the best span of horses
in the barn.
In the meantime, the third party in
tins disgraceful transaction had taken a
young, In~offensive boy-a neighbours son
captive. The poor, harmless boy, not
being used to such high-handed, motor
ions business, became greatly alarmed,
and would fain made his way home, but
no! that would not do, le might bring
help; SO the demmanG came from the
leader to knock him down if he at
tempts ~ 60" What bravery was here!
Besides the man and boy, there was a
girl II years OF -ge in the house, to
whom he man Na7 reading some inter
esting legendary tale of the beloved
home of their forefatheIs-a most plea
sing mean of passing an hour in cold,
stormy weather, and m often irduiged
in by those whose native home is on the
other SIDE OF the Great Waters.
What has become of the girl during
the disturbance? In ii state of great agl-
%tation, she took refuge upstairs, and was
frightened almost out of her wits, when
J from lhe windows she saw one of the
aggresso:s coming from the barn to the
house, which he entered and presently
returned To the barn with her brothers
rife. Now they are goiEg TO shoot nv
father, she thought, and, cold aud
stormy as 1t was, the poor girl rusned
ont and away TO the nearest neighbors,
almost beside herself with terror, ana
with nothing ON but the clothing worn
indoors. Comment on the scandalous
behavior of this deputy and his assls-
tanis is unnecessary.
| am sure the farmers are AS horest AZ
any otiV' eiosS VI ftoFiS iI VIC NOIiI,
and as willing 10 pay their just debts,
and as la~w-ablding; but they are also
sensitive of their rights as citizens. I
would advise our sher.T's assistants,
whenthey are sent out to put the law
in force, to keep a civil t~ongue-doing
what they are called upon To do in as
easy a manner as possible, manly aud
feelingly, as becomes these filing a very
responsible and delicate office. Then |
viii venture TO say without hesitation,
they will meet with little Resistance
among the farmers. | wish Providence
would bless US with a bounteous crop
and good prices, so that we could meet
our obligations. l am satisfied, beyond
a donht, that we would be rs pleased TO
pay, MS ouI creditors are 10 receive pay.
ment.
l should state to the executors of tile
law took the rifle and hammer away
with them. Was HAT light? i think
not. Trust we ale not going back to
the da,s when
"Ihry shonl,! take. who hsve the power
Ami they should keep who can
Please give this a place in your pnrer,
and oblise yours very truly.
FAIR Play"