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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
Card Of Thanks

By instruction af Gen. Shields Post
No. ~, u. A. r., we hereby tender the
most sincere thanks Of the Post to the
court house officials, the speakers,
singers, musicians and all who so kindly
assisted us in our Memorial Day exer-
cises. They were services highly appre-
ciated and never to be forgotten by us.
H. B. SCHRISER, p. G.
F. d. PALMER, Adjt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02
THE CITY
LOCAL ~BREVITIE~.


kindergarten entertainment at the
opera house tonight.
Mrs. G. A. Kelley was a passenger for
eastern points to-day on a visiting tour.
Weather report: Showers this after
noon and to might. Thursday partly
cloudy.
Norwegian Lutheran services at 8 D.
II. tomorrow. Rev. N. NJ. Mime Of
.~ticiates.
Mrs. j. j. Wright went to Albert Lea,
MINI, to atterd an entertainment this
evening.
DR.. F. N. Palmer vent to Vermillion to
attend a meeting Of the state dental
association.
Looks as il the opening matinee at the
Driving Park would have heavy roads
tomorrow.
Mrs. Lightheiser of Flandrau who has
been visiting friends in the city for some
time returned home.
The break in the track east Of Pipe
stone delayed the west coming passen-
ger about two hours this afternoon.
Attention is called to the new adver-
t>sement Of Mcdonald Bros, and change
in the advertisement OF Morse & Munro.
A carload of heavy stone for the front
end Of the Smith-Fitzgerald basement
is being unloaded by Glover & Wlsner
to-day.
Martin johnson delegate of the local
X. p. lodge to the grand lodge and F. l..
Mease alternate, were passengers for
Sioux Falls.
Mrs. Geo. l.. Wright of the La Belle
rancho and children we're passengers for
Columbus, Wis, Mrs. Wright's old home
for a visit of several weeks.
Aug. Proehl with a force of mel has
commenced the improvement of the
Sioux Falls Brewing Co.'S building,
corner Egan avenue and Main street.
Miss Edith Fawkes, who has peer re-
covering nicely for several days from a
severe attack Of quinsy, had a serious
set back last night in the bursting Of a
blood vessel in the throat.
The Indian band and ball team we're
in the city at noon to-day on their way
to the G. A. r. reunion at Salem where
they entertain tomorrow and next day.
Next week they 90 to the state encamp-
ment at Redfield.
About 500 feet of railroad track was
washed out last night between Pipestone
and Edgerton by the flood. Passenger
trains both east and west to-day were
considerably delayed thereby. No
freight trains were sent out to-day.
Jacobs and IcGillivray have moved
their insurance headquarters into the
rooms in Syndicate block lately occupied
by Geo. r. Farmer and j. A. Schimerda
takes possession of the room vacated by
them in the rear of Justice Holdr idge's
Office.
1t is hard to conceive of a finer,
steadier ram than that which poured
down all day yesterday and nearly all
last night. Over two inches of water has
fallen and the rain has been quite gen.
eral extending rs far vest as Woon.
socket and far east into Minnesota.
The German immigration association
which is being organized in this country
meets next Saturday the 5th inst, at 2
p. m. in the court house, to adopt it's
constitution and bylaws and transact
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other business. All Germans IN the
county are cordially invited to be pres.
emit and take part.
A Howard correspondent OF the
papers claims that that moral little city
is very much exercised and outraged al
the application Of one, Frank Zickrick,
Of Madison, for a license to sell liquor in
that town. The council will sit on the
matter next Friday evening and it is
said some audible protests will be made.
Mrs. Randi F. Bake, who lived two
mile east of Wentworth died yesterday
evening at the advanced age of II years.
She was mother Of George, Thomas,
John o. and Emma Bake, and has lived
in this county for eighteen years. The
funeral will take place from the family
residence at 4 p. IN. tomorrow, Rev. j.
A. Billie, officiating.
Architect Dow and John NJ. Randolph,
Of Sioux Falls who came up last evening
to attend the final opening of bids for
the building Of the Lannon-Cook block
were only two bids considered at this
meeting, Glover & Wisner's at $1,749
and MIR. Randolph's former bid, 1851,
and the contract was awarded to Mr..
Randolph. He expects to begin work on
the basement at once and material and
men will be pushed into the work.
1t is with considerable degree of pride
that our citizens notice such improve,
ments AZ this, aud the Smith-Fitzgerald
block begun, and they have. been the
occasion of no little gratuitous advertis-
ing throughout the state and the east for
our smart little city.
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Don't neglect a cough because the
weather is pleasant; before the next
storm rolls around it may develop into a
serious difficulty beyond repair. One
Minute Cough Cure is easy to take and
will do what its name implies.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

building we're inspected and action de
ferred until tonight.
Further payment of rent on the
Christian church school room was or
dered stopped until the legal ownership
and agency could be determined.
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Notice.

To bicyclists and horsemen: After
June B, 1897, charges will be made as
follows: For the use Of the bicycle track
for the season OF 1897, gentlemen will be
charged $1.5O; ladies, $1.00 Horsemen,
$500. Additional horses driven by one
driver, $3.50 each. Season tickets can
be secured on application to
j. LESLIE THOMPSON,
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F. D. PALMER, Adjt.
Buckiin Arnica SalVp.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe.
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-.
CURED. 1t is guaranteed te give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
% cents per box. For sale by G. H
Wood.
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Not only piles Of the very worst kind
can be cured by De Wits Witch Hazel
Salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruises,
boils, ulcers and all other skin troubles
can be instantly relieved by the same
remedy.
FRANK SMITH
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

Wanted, girl to do general house work.
Mrs. JACOB KUNDERT.
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"Thev are dandies" said Thos. Bo wers,
OF the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, while
writing about DeWitt's Little Early
Rlsers, the famous little pills for sick
headache and disorders Of the stomach
and liver.
FRANK SMITH.
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Leave orders for cut flowers for Com
mencement at G.. II. Woods.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

Cascarets stimulate liver. kidneys anC
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe
l0c.
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Advertised Letters

AOVcrt1SeO Letters
List Of letters remaining uncalled for
in the p~ostoftice in Madison, June 3
1897:
Daniel, Miss Katie.
Cause, Mrs. K. H.
Jennings, T. H.
Lindrik, Rasmus r. \
Olson, Oscar.
Olson, Chare Miss.
Suba, Abraham.
Thaden, Mr..
Williams, H. H. MIR.
Persons calling for %the.above, please
say advertised" After fifteen days
they will be sent to the dead letter office.
VIM. ToBIN, P. M.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

Leave orders now for Strawberries at
Morse Il Munro's. They will not stay at
present prices long. Only 81 per case.
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Terrible A~ccident.-It is a terrible
accident to be burned or scalded; but
the pain and agony and the frightful dis.
tigurements a be quickly overcome
without leaving a scar by using De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

When you want ONE of L.. A. Ste ven's
Black River, Wis.,, Ice call telephone
No. 9 and he will supply you promptly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-06-02

Refrigerator for sale. Apply to Mre.
John Holston.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15
A BEAUMONT BUDGET,
RIVAL CHANNEL COMPANIES EN-
GAGGED IN LITIGATION.
Colonel Num- of Crockett Announces
that He Is Ont of Politics.
A sad Death.

Beaumont. Texas. December 1.-THE JET
ferson County Channel and Dock COM
pany VS.. the Port Arthur Channel aud
Dock company, injunction, was called in
the district court this morning aud t.iai
which threatened TO consume the remain
der OF The week seemed inevitable when
court adjourned Tor dinner. The suit was
TO perfect temporary injunction which
had been obtained BY the plaintiff enjUining
the defendants from entering upon or con-
demnlns the right OF way for channel
which the plaintin proposed constructing
along the west shorc Of SABINE lake. Num-
erois witnesses. expert and otherwise, ad
been summoned by both parties, bur when
court reeonvened IN the attern Jon judge A :.
ii. Willie, Counsei for plainLn, explained
to the court that us only ques;iJAs OF Jaw
were involved he Thought weaciso ne trial
could be avoided II the court wouil citer
judgment IN such way as woald permit
an immediate appeal 10 the hlghsr courts.
The law questions are sucn a. will
necessarily need construction VI The h,g { or
court, " said Judge Willie 'and thipS
my suggestion is the quickest way get
the matter settled"
Attorneys for the defense assertr1 and
Judge West rendered a judgment .or thc
defense, dlssoivng the temporary ihjunc-
ton, and pialnuns gave notice OK a2-
peal.
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SHORT TEXAS SPECIALS.

Ell PASO. Judge c. y. Buckler Of this
city has resigned as judge OF this district
court and the bar OF I'll Paso has petitioned
Governor Culbcrson to appoint az his sue.
cessor Peyton f. Edwards of this city.
Judge Buckler resigns 70 resume his lucra-
tive law practice.
LuLING-Whie crossing :, bridge near
old Thompsonville a horse driven by Frank
Fitch and his family Went through the
floor, in his struggles wraclsng the buggy
and badly injuring little girl.
FRELSBURG.-Th new telephone line
constructed from here to New Ulm and
PiselS by the Southern Telephone company
is now being completed After the compile
ton of this line the wire will probably ne
extended from Pisek to LaGrange.
MILLICAN.-Tho great revival which has
been going on for several days has come 10
tldse. More than sixty persons made
profession and signifed it by public demon
stration. About three hundred people at
tended the haptizing. The service was
beautiful and solemn. This is the great
est revival ever held in Millican.
FORT WORTH.-The johnson county To-
cal option case was argued in the court Of
civil appeals last week. A decision will
not be handed down sooner than Saturday,
December 1S-possihly not on that date.
DENTON. Wilson & Son shipped four
car loads % beef cattle to Kansas City
Saturday night.
FORT WORTH The commissioners
court has appointed James A. Allen to fill
the unexpired term as constable of this
precinct
CUERO. District court opens here or the
goth, Judge James G.. Wilson presiding.
The first week will be devoted to civil bus
mess
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15
MANHATTAN STOCK COMPANY AT
THE Oh ERA HOUSE AT P0PU-
LAR PRICES

The Manhattan Stock company. which
Will open an engagement at the opera house
on next Friday night. comes 10 Houston
highly recommended by the press through
out the country This company was or"
ganlzed In New York last summer by the
Greenwall Theatrical Circuit company
Among the members of the Manhattan
company are Miron Leffingwell, Wilson f.
Day Thos. j. Keogh, Miss Laura Alberta
ana Miss Clara Coleman. The company
will open their engagement in the great
metropclitan success, Mr.. Barnes Of New
York" A change of bill will be given each
performance. Night prices WIZ be TO-. q
and 80 cents 5Iatiuees daily, commencing
Saturday matinee prices 10 and 20 GEMS
The following Is taken from the Charles
ten. {. C.. Critic:
"'Nr. Barnes of New York Presenter pr
the Manhatton Stock Company-The Next
Attraction-'Mr Barnes OF New YORK
vas presented in a creditable manner Al
the Academy of Music last evening by me
Manhattan Stock company. The company
is without doubt ore Of the finest popniar
prica companies on the road. as those whn
witnessed the performance viii TESTIFY.
The house was packed. every seat being
taken and n number OF those present fohiu
hardly get standing room.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15
Apr ~ nrAuMONr

Mosers. Herman kountze OF Omaha and
Charles Kountze of Denver came I'M from
Sabine Pass tonight but will return iomor
row morning. To The Post correspondent
the gentlemen said that the ANIMAL meet
ing of the Sabine Pass Land and Improve
ment company was over and the develop
ment Of Sabine Pass would be properly
looked after, but preferred not to make
recently adopted plans public for few
days yet They win probably remain at
Sabine Pass until the latter part OF the
week
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15
NOT IN POLITICS.

Colonel j. a. Num- Of Crockett, one
OF TIA leading East Texas ,aYya,s. is in
the city ON professional business. Colonel
Nunn has always been promin mt figure
in TeNaa politics and The Post correspond
ent this afternoon male an erort 10 set
an expression from him regard * The po-
lit'ea' situation In Texas, n1t the go oael
was eXprossionlcsg. In resp3lse % the
query Colonel Num- replied THAI he was en-
t!rely out OF politics.
Il nh paying no attention whatever To
politics these days" sad the colonc,.
Thry do not interest me. arr cemo-
crat never Votee anything else tut the
democratic ticket and never exl 1t to. tut
am 10; altogether In h,rn. Jay with The
party a, present aud am Therefore Only 4
DISTINGUISHED spectator. No; ! don't lrOw
how tie different congressional caudl i6tes
stand in Houston county. In fact | have
be ~ COZ fined to my bed wiki dnnguo ;or
nearly month and have not oten heard
po tits discus sod" Colonel N~un VIII re-
man il Beaumont tomorrow.
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CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.

Sheriff I.anghnpi this afternoon arrested
a man giving the name Of Bacon and pre-
ferrcd charges of burglary and THEFT
against him. Last night the room of W.
s. Davidson. president or the First Ma
tioDal bank. who is now in Houston was
entered and four fine suits OF clothes were
et5le.. Bacon attempted 10 sell the clothes
to secondhand store today. but business
card in The pocket of one OF the coats eYl-
denced that they were stolen property and
the arrest followed Colonel Davidson Is a
member % the present grand jury.
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south Carolina Mnsons.

Charleston, s. c., December 1i.-The
121st communication of the Most Worship
full Grand Lodge of Freemasons was au-
nounced today. Grand Master Barron pre-
sided and the attendance is the largest in
years. A great deal of routine business
was transacted, including the appointment
of committees, reading OF reports etc. In
the grand masters report notifications are
suggested in the physical requirements. 1t
is understood that this will be opposed. The
lodge Will be in session tomorrow.
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A SAD DEATH.

Sarah Gertrude. aged years snl D
months. the Oldest daughter Gt Mr. and
her grandparents. Mr. aud Mrs, G. L..
Nash, this morning and her remains VIII
be inferred in Magnolia cemetery tomorrow
morning, tho funeral to lake place st 10
o'clock. The deceased was an unusually
hrlght little child, pretty ihf"r35tinz and
was the idol OF her parents. To them har
death is sad indeed and in heir bereaye-
ment they have the sympathy Of he entire
community.
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Durrants Former Pastor Is In DAM
ger of being Assassinnted.

San Francisco. Cal, December IA. The
Examiner says the police and the people
OF Emanuel Baptist church believe that
the life OF Rev j. George Gibson, Dur
rants former pastor. Is in danger, The
police have warned the reverend gentleman
10 protect himself against the possibility
Of harm. The warning has been Needed
and DR.. Gibson Is protected night and
day. one OF the members of his conSrega-
ton has volunteered his services as a
body guard and the police will detail an
officer to attend every public service at
Emanuel church.
since the murder in the church many
attempts have been made 10 cast SUSPICION
on the pastor and his refusal TO be drawn
into the case, even as Durrants spiritual
gdyiser, has caused much comment.
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rage and followed by the thousands OF
friends drove to the cemetery, where the
dead was laid TO rest.
The services there were pysceisd by brief
private services at the house stteudsd by
the immediate family and the Washing
ton guests The house services consisted
of a PRAYER by Rev. Manchester and the
reading OF the twent-third Psalm by Rev.
MacAfeP,
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rirbsEp WITH BEAUMONT

nr. c. w, Trussle, prominent u no.
Iowa sp,n, today in Beau n mt ". Trcs
sic was among the recent oXcursionists 10
Port Arthur and says he is much pleased
with his trip TO Southeast TEXAS rerccany
lis visit TO Beaumont. lie spent this aftor.
noon in making the rounds of tbs different
factories and railroad shops and says that
IN his opinion there will be one large man
ufacturing city In Southeast Texas AMI that
city will be Beaumont. lie will Invest
here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15
| PATROLMEN'S BALL.
len Dance for the Benefit Of
Faith Home.
MlRABLY APPOINTED AFFAIR
Attendance Than on Any
! Function This Seasonal
Nngnificent supper.

|all given last night at Turner hall
Houston Police department for the
|of Faith Home was great sue
lived from every standpoint. The
hce was unusually large; in fact,
hall was crowded to its utmost
with gentlemen and pretty girls.
Inbled to enjoy themselves as well
AXE an Offering to the gentle god
barity.
ecorations were very elaborate and
eautiful. From the chandelier in
Ter of the room radiating in every
b and secured to the columns at
rs of the room were long festoons
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15

the supper was contributed bv the faui,,os
Of The police department and their friends
ana the arrangements In the dining room
We're made and superintendent by Mr.. l.
hiopman and family. The capacity was
suincient to seat sixty guests at the tables
at time.
The grand march was led by Miss Lille
Cole and Officer John w. Smith.
AT IL O'Clock the signal for supper was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15

given and the dining room soon presented
a pretty sight.
Professor Herbs orchestra furnished ex-
celient music, the happy jewellers enjoyed
themselves to the uttermost and the see
ond annual police department ball ended
great success
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r. "hltS' UluS, green anu dIuuuu tut
nse hall the walls were beautifully
fd with flags and bunting, and the
was truly brilliant one. The po-
zen, In gorgeous new uniforms and
fnse chrysanthemums in their lapels
Pne of the inspiring features, but the
was greatly enhanced by the fair
at their sides.
stairs III the supper room everything
aIrHhged In the same grand style.
iilinense tables stretching parallel en-
across the room, We're loaded with
Imazing amount OF delicious edibles.
Sung of turkey, beef, ham, pickles
kinds of fruit, two or three kinds of
cakes, coffee, candy and many other
things.
OF the principal features In the din
Loom was beautiful design made en-
OF candy and contributed by Chief
Il IL was an immense column four
|hlgih with one side open, and decorat-
me top with fancy work. On the
bore the words:
Welcome one and all
AZ the policemen's ball;
rain Home benefit"
|other attraction in tho supper room
In exquisite basket of flowers sent by
pc Pelchin Faith Home and accom-
f. by note Of copgratuation from
Piome' The flowers consisted of white
Eahthemums and pink and white roses,
Inc beauty Ct the basket was greatly
10 by the softening effect of delicate
and other ferns. The letter
las follows:
|ustoh Police Department, Turner Hall.
fehiemen Making your second an
oall benefit for The Faith Home was
Ply thought and one that stands high
EsVF by those who have in charge this
En- charity. May the occasion prove a
Pant social event and the good result
Ia luxurious memory. Please accept
pest wishes the basket Of roses from
P,e feichin Faith Home Association"
~ oounteous supply OF provisions for
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15

The big dog and pony show on MAIN ana
Mckinney plays G. IEune~dios S'Ns'''
10 Bryan" march this week-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-15

A Want ad. put In TO-
day for one week goes
IN the big Christmas
issue OF The Sunday
Post.
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Everybody will read
this issue ard your 1T
tie Want will be extra
productive. II you want
anything give It a
trial. l'eHs
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CA.sTo1IA.
The ia.- n 4, A.
i':,5s .ZHzzzZw III! II; 4

sf.O0 gets seven In
ser,iops OF 2b-word
Want sd. in The Post
If you put it in
now Il will be in the
big Christmas issue N
The Sunday Post on the
1sth
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-03-25
Torch Lake Caucns.

The township caucus for Torch Lake
township was held last evening at Kim
balls livery stable at South Lake Lin
den. Notwithstanding the fact that
there were no fights for any of the nomi-
nations there was large attendance of
voters at the caucus.
The caucus organized with j. b. Coop
er az chairman; r. o. Davidson, secre-
tary, aud Al Thielman and George Val
Iiere, tellers. The following ticket was
then placed in nomination by the unani-
nous vote Of those present:
Supervisor Charles Smith.
Clerk-Joseph Weiss.
Treasurer--L Louis Ihurmes.
Commissioner OF Highways b. Cooper.
Overseer OF Highways John NJ. Rule.
Constables-James Harris, Lake Linden;
Henry Roberts, Portage Entry; John Wilgines
South Lake Linden; Charles Nancarrow,
South Lake Linden.
Member Board OF Review-Norbin Sarazln.
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A question Of how TO nrovide reserve
fund In case OF neceessity 10 just now
bothering the Modern Woodmen lodges
all over the State. Several different
plans have been proposed and in order
to settle the matter TO the satisfaction OF
all concerned the grand lodge has decided
to submit the matter to the different
lodges and allow them TO take vote on
il. At the meeting OF Seneca Camp this
Q euing the camp viii decide which plan
it prefers and this decision will be sent to
the grand lodge as expressing the opin'
ion of those locally concerned.