The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-01-25
THE LOVELY WINTER
Appreciated and Described by Our 0rlapd
Correspondents Social Enjoyment
The Late James O'Oonnell.

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we do not realize it, as scarcely a day
passes but horses and cattle are feeding
~contentedly away from barns aud stacks,
out on the prairie, relishing and thriving
upon thu wild grass. The prairie grass
was welt matured last autumn before
tho frost came. In other words, the
grass cured standing as is quite usual on
these western prairiee, making abund-
ant, nutrlcious food for cattle, eheep and
horses. With the weather continuing
SO warm, the ground nearly bare OF
snow, the atmosphere balmy and de-
lightful, and remembering that the pres
ent winter is like many others old set
tiers can recall, one is inclined to think
that after all South Dakota climate is
lark to beat, and like Florida is a good
place for those seeking to improve tteir
hsalth to spend the winter.
Owing TO the mild winter. very little
labor is required in attending stock, and
We take life easy compared to the hard
knocks Of farmers living in timber dis
tricts. Instead OF cutting and hauling
wood all winter long las is the case with
many Of our brother farmers in the east,
what little we do in the way OF exercise
is by natural inclination. We go where
the most enjoyment is to be had and
take for exercise that which gives the
most pleasure. Therefore, it is plain TO
be seen why those after living in South
Dakota and moving elsewhere. long to
return.
Among pleasurable events in this To-
cality OF late was Il social hop at the
home OK Mr.. Geer, one at Mr.. Mathison's
and one at Mr.. James keegan's.
Mrs. Al. McCowan, long confined to
her bed by illness, We are pleased to
learn Is improving in health.
The measles are loosening their grip
and those who have for some time been
:, Obliged TO stay indoors will have the
pleasure Of enjoying the outdoor atmos-
r phere as only those who have experience
; ed illness for IL long time can.
; Ihos. Atkinson viii probably build a
house Oh his grove farm in the spring.
Mr.. Watson. who purchased the NJ. a,
4 Wooley farm. Is expected 10 arrive In
n time TO put III Il crop in the spring.
o Death Is always sad, especially sc
!. il the one in death was your intimate
!. friend. Such was James O'Conuell
: deceased, TO man! Of the early settler,
of Lake county. James OCounell VIII,
died at his home III Or!ani TOWNSHIP
II January II. l>9s. was born in Ireland il
: lsl.. His parents brought him I
= America when he WAS quite young, St.
:, Ting III Delena township. Sank count!
;, Wis, where James grew 10 Inanhoo,
!. Though brought up on Alarm. lie scene
Ito have au inclination for the iumUerln
business ia which h. Vas Engaged niue
II OF logging crews for man!-years, out al
on his health falling some two years 8
n he came TO Lake county, where he ha
4, lived before. to ~recuperate his heat
- HIS mother, Mrs. Ann OConuell, h
!, sisters, Misses Annie and Jane. At
lie brothers. Matthew. Edward, Lawren,
:, and Edward. are all among the ear
o. settlers OF Lake county, James beil
~ the first TO come and take up IA clair
- whi,h led to tue establishing Of tbeo,
10 member. Of the family in their prese
III homes ia this township. OF deceased
la can be said shat lie was a man Il a lar
ST amount Of practical information.
~ was socinble aud oil seemed to enjoy /
" company. His last days were spent in
:. patient, rec ,nciled manner appreciate
Is the kindness OF these attending him al
TO trusting implicitly III Jesus. The fu
" eral ceremonies were held from I
~ Catholic church in Madison Thursdt
January l3, Rev. L. \. Flynn oiliciat,r
J. Along line OF carriages accompanied (
\. remains to tie cemetery.