The Sully County watchman., October 20, 1883, Image 8

About The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894

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SATURDAY, OCT 20, 1888.
fnlmd it the p.Mit-office Clifton, Dakota
tu-cottd cl«M niMltor.
Official Paper oflheCounly.
AT the first of the month Hand coun
ty kail a deht of $:j,S59 23.
THE young city of Miller, Hand
count}-, is erecting a $5,000 school
house.
AN exchange says there has been
fifteen hundred school houses built in
Dakota this year. Clifton
will
it one more.
too. and will proceed
quantity another year.
DAKOTA
make
THE Black Hills people are getting
tfred of waiting for some one to build
them a railroad and projwise to con
struct one themselves unless something
is done in thntdine.
sooojted in the gold medal'
at the Cincinnati Exposition for the
of the old states by her "presumption'
in such things.
ST. LOUIS is tickled nearly unto
death because a brand of beer fh»m that
city took the gold medal over 170 other
brands at the Amsterdam Exposition.
Sen'1 us down a barrel and if it gets
away with Okolmjo ereek water weII mim$h
school ollieers called to meet at Clifton
next Saturday, Oct. 27th. Let every
elected officer and all interested in
school matters lie on hand. It is a
is said that as yet there is not a
slaoon in Sully county. I do
n« know as to the truth of the state
ment,. but if it is true, the potent ques
tion that coines up is, how long can
as be said In Potter xunty we
cannot make this proud assertion,
but in our Appomattox, on the verd
ant banks of the silver waters of the
Little Cheyenne, we can. As yet we
arc not obliged to see one of satan's
signs, or hear the language of his
agents and his subjects, or feel the
asp-like sting of his poisons, smell the
perfume of his vile compounds, not
to say taste the quintessence of all
that is damning to hoth Iwdy and
soul-B. SUQATTEH, ta Appomattox
llerald.
TUK following table of the nativity
and occupation of the memlters of the
late Constitutional Convention which
assembled at Sioux Falls, prepared by
S. M. Daltoll, of Hutchinson county,
will lie found of interest Out of the
123 e s e n a o n e i e e o o w i n I
1
figurcs are given:
KATIVITT.
New York 27 Germany 4
oiiin IS Mi« liiirmn
\Yrmont Norway 3
Illinois 8 Virginia 8
Wisconsin...... 8 Iowa 2
IVtmsylvaiila.... 8 Missouri 2
Maine 6' Massachusetts. 2
Kwjland 6 Inland 9
Canada 6 iimcrtota 1
New Hampshire 4 hwnlni 1
Iiuliana 4 Russia 1
Total native American 108
Total foreign born 17
Total foreiun horn (otber than Eng
land and Ireland 8
Ma*ri'ATioN.
Lawyers 4'i clergymen ...... 9
a n n e s y s i i a n s S
M«rliant 15 Hankers 3
Kditors
Heal cHtale deal-
GLIKTON.
The coiuitv seat of Sullv Countv. is
licautifiillv located uj)on the south batik
of the OkolKjo—a never failing stream
—upon a plateau just sloping enough to
afford an excellent drainage. Though
only a few weeks old. it is already of
the most importance of any place with
in a nidi us of fifty mi lea. enjoying a
steady and |crmaucnt growth, and is
Uiund to have a lively "Ixiom" as soon
as the dull season is over. Being sit
uated so near the Oeographieid Center
of so large and line a county as Sully
and its seat of justice, it cannot oth
erwise. The hcalthfulncss of Clifton
and surrounding *ountry must com
mend itself toeveryltody. and, in select
ing a location, those who take this
Igreat desidcr.it urn into consideration
cannot do I tetter i the whole West
DAVISON county thinks gold hasj*',an here, tine (internment
been discovered in the hills in paying,
lin
quantities. Sully county fanners are 'oun, an' reUnquishments
certain that tliev have struck it rich. 'K)U?',t
matter in which all are more or less 1 run at large with neither food orshelt
interestcd.and of toonuich imiortamv
to pass idly by. The future prosperity
of our schools will depend largely upon
what kind of a send-off they get. l*et
the ground-work of our county and Than many parts of the west, having
township systems lie of the right char- the Okoliojo creek, .Medicine creek,
aeter and progress the watchword. We Spring creek. Cow envk, the Arti
i .u»not afford to make many blunders choke, «Sse., beside its western boundary
eir incipiency to retard the onward lieing washed for some forty miles by
1. h. In uuion there is strength the mighty Missouri, with the great ad
multiplicity «f Milliliters likely
wisdom. Then turn out
Hotel
Li very men.. 1
—For fcood reliable Pinal Proof work
call on S. H. Neal, attorney, (Milton.
lie will lend you money at reasonable
rates.
i 1 xm—
FFFDEJR
aeeured near Clifton,
al a
to rake ID
ft
'ow P™'4*'
1
Sri.LY Cor NT
Y
Is situate on the east side of the Mis
souri river in the south centnil portion
0F
w
finest display of agricultural products, cum try in this great territory—a dis
Our young prodigy of a territory is at. tinction. of which it may well IK» proud,
once astonishing and disgusting some jt contains some KWl.tmO acres of as
Dakota, and is conceded by those
|,„ know to lie the most beautiful
fine agricultural and grazing lands as
the the sun ever shone upon, only
awaiting the plowman and stock grow
er to till their jx»ckets with easily inadc
wealth and their hearts with content.
THE KUKFAt'R OF Til E Jl'XTHY
Is Itcautiful to liehold, just rolling
to
take some while the soil is a deep vegetable
mould, very rich in the elements which
—Kenvmlvr the convention of produce wheat, oats, corn, flax, etc., in
er, other than that afforded by the
prairie and the canopy of heaven. Sul
ly county is
BETTER WATERED
vantage of U-ing in the mill belt of the
great Missouri Valley. Many wells ol
good water are found, varying from
8 to 30 fi-ct.
HOW TO (JET HERE,.
To reach Clifton and Sully county,
buy your ticket and ship your freight
via the great Chicago and Northwest
ern Hailway.thcchca|H'St, quickest and
only direct route west from Chicago.
With prophctic vision this great com
pany foresaw the future of Dakota and
are offering every facility to those
seeking homes among us. If your lo
cal agent cannot ticket you through,
get to Chicago the ehea|est you can
where at 02 Clark street you can buy
cheap tickets clear through to Blunt or
Pierre without change of cars. This
UC(
,,InlniAlution aione is worth dolhirs.
lmrlil
.u|ur|y
U) Uu! wife and
-1-
afford an ex.-ellent drainage,
their highest jicrfeetion and greatest
abundance. While the past wintci
was the most severe for years, it is an
absolute fact that much of the stock
5"
children
who may be coming without au escort.
For information address the iencr.il
Passenger Agent, C. & N. W. Railway,
Chicago, 111.
WANTKD.—I want to trade a yoke of
oxen and a pair of ponies for a driving
team of young American horses. For
A
particulars inquire at once at ATCII-
MAN otfloe, Clifton.
0. J. MILLETT, SR.
8chool Convention.
There will be a Convention of the new
school township officers of 8uMy county,
held at Clifton on Saturday. Oct. 27, ISs'.i,
at o'clock, a. m.. for the purpose of ad
vising together in regard to the adoption
of Kcltuui books any furniture.
1), STAPLES, Superintendent.
Plant Black Walnuts.
All persons desiring fresh, unbutied
black walnuts for fall planting can sup
ply themselves now l\ making their
orders iminediatelv to J. Novak, or
KVeeper*.. 8 the undersigned at Blunt. I. T. They
will cost, delivered at the depot iu
HIunt. $2.50 per bushel.
-3-4t J). W. UOBINSOX.
Administrator's Notice to Creditors.
TvaGfiOTB JaXallllntttWDi 4K»in-i lull) I., et titl.it lh«-n» with th*
i
fury
held at Clifton, on Tuesday. Oclolier ^4114 "aUn
23. 883. 1). STAPLES, Supt. Admi«uirt»or^rihe (Mat* or John
i* hfrolijr giM-n lo all rmlitir« of John
.snillli. (IIWIIHII, aiul In all (MTMIIIK holdiiitr
»mu I lli.' nii(liT«ii ii«l .it lii
A Teachem Kxaniination wiU be fA.Ir lAi.!,,
w"Uil
Boots & Shoes,
NEW CLOTHING HOUSE IK BLUNT!
I bane htm in th# CT»1TniKft BUHNKW ftrwwul years and my ex
perience has taught rne to BCV (»()OD (iOODS anil sell at reasonable rate*
1 intend kivping firstclass goods and the CUT and MAlvK cannot be
Ijettered. I intend to sell goods at the same prices they were sold at where 1
came from—with
ONLY A ItKASONABLK PROFIT.
I eatne here to stay and. ask the people to call and examine my goods
and prices lefore purchasing elsewhere. 1 always keep a full stock of
Men's, Youths* and Boys* Clothing, I nderwear, Collars, llats, Caps,
Boots
Shoes, Motes Milieus, AT., AC.
S. T. MORGAN,
(Form -rly of Huntington. Ind.)
First door north of Town Site Co. Office. IT) BLUNT, DAKOTA.
$100,000 To Loan.
1ST. I approve my own applications.
2n. I have money on hand and am prepared to make Imw at any time
during banking hours, after approval of applications.
3i. I loan for one, two, three or more years.
The Records of Hughes county show that I have negotiated more loans than
any other in the county. If you desire to make final proof, 1 will attend to
making the final proof and the loan in Sully county. It will be to your interust
to call or write. Kesitectfully,
Hats &
SQUARE DEALING.
E. B. PALMER PIERRE, D. T.
One Price Clothing House!
JT. J. A O.,
IN* OPERA BLOCK, Lone Tree Avenue,
BLUNT, DAKOTA,
A re now opening the ARC, KST STOCK of
Readjf-Matle Clolhing, Gents' FurnishingGoods,
Caps,
to be found West of Winona.
LOOK AT OCR PRICKS :—Full Suit-s for 3, 4 and 5 dollars each suit
Better Suits for t», 7. S and 9 dollars each. Beat suits $10 and upwards
Overcoats, from $1.50. $5.00. 10.00 and upwards.
(tents' Furnishing (ioods in endless variety and at Bottom Prices.
A LL (,'nops MA UK ED IN PLAIN FIG
URESCoME A si) SEE.
Sully County, D. T.
THE COUNTY SEAT IS LOCATED AT
CLIFTON
and all the County Officers are here.
It is situated 20 miles Northwest of Blunt, and 27 miles
Northwest of Pierre, in the center of the county,
ON THE OEOBOJO CREEK,
and AUGUST SURVEY OF THE & N. W. RAILWAY,
Where can lie obtained
Good Lands, Good Water, and Good Neighbors.
Stage Leaves Clifton for Blunt every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, re
turning the same day.
The County is being rapidly settled up and Clifton offers a good opening
for alt branches of business.
The Town Site is located with DOBQt SCRIP and the
TITLE IS PERFECT. Deeds are made by
W. G. NIXON,
For information apply to
Cashier First Nat'l
Baiik,
HOOVER & EDGERTON, Clifton.
CHARLES SPENCER or W. G. NIXON, Pierre
Pierre.
ORR W.LEE,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
CLIFTON, DAKOTA.
OFFICK IK POSTOKPICE BuiLDtHO.
Henry Potter,
CLIFTON, DAKOTA,
Dealer in
General Merchandise,
Solicits tin* pafronasc of
tin* residents ol'
SULLY COUNTY.
Settlers de- iiijj t-» |»rive ii
Granulated Sugar
Carolina ltiue
Oat .Meal
Hominy 25 lbs. for
Arhnckie Coffee
Lanndry Starch
Raisins
Full Cream Cheese
Dairy lluttcr
Fijir* per doaen
Kirk's Savou Soap, per bar...
Primes
150 Test Oil
liakiiir powder
Salt Pork
Eim'e House
1. E. KOIIIN,
Best Accomraod ations
FOB
Travelers, "Hoarders^
and Farmers.
GOOD
SAMPLK ROOMS
RUN iy CONNKt TION
with iiouse.
—0—
Rates Very Reasonable.
bf* lit# it# ii 'iii .t .#T
BLIINJ, D^KOJA.
FISH BACK, PRATT & WELLMAN,
LU(«BEE\ DEALERS
op
WELLS'
PIERRE DAKOTA
Keep constantly oit :t Hue stmik of IMUMIH^ in.-itcrial ot* all kinds
aud give prices that can't l»c heann. Also proprietors «»f llie
DAKOTA CENTUAL BANK.
ATTENTION! SETTLEfe&
*II
convenient uiiier, :ire informed th.11 tiua proof ran )»e t-ik»n before me
at Clifton, C'j«r^«»n, Oi id:» :m«l ^'kol»ij«.. S« e lint y» ur noi ce of inten
tion to make final proof, st iles tIt Probate .Illdsie of Sully eeiin
ty. L). T.," alol a
SO
^ODRPOFL,
i- ir Mini'* iii the clieapest and most
the name the plnce nt which you prefer to appear.
M. SWk., V, Prolnte Jildue of Sully Co., D. T.
F. 6 KIRVVAN. FKAXK WHEELOCK.
wmmM
Mas i:' tillers :nnl l)e:.lers in
WISCONSIN WIIITK PINK
mji'jj .ks
LATHS. SHINGLES. MOULDINGS, SASH.
DOOUS AND CEDAR POSTS.
•*m- 'JE'ciXJL.
No one en i oftordto purchase be
fore looking at our yurd.
Blunt, Batota«
CASH STAR GROCERY!
Wholesale and Retail.
1
Price* talk and don't you forget it. Note the great reduction at th*
CASH STAR GROCERY:
10c
fh?
5c
1,00
Ific
7c
10c
14c
20c
18c
7c
8e
15c
23c
lie
Crocker/ and Glasswaro
EL H. JONES. Pierre, D.
VA J\|
a.c
mi
e keep the lariiest. ami best assortment of
roiiiih ami surfaced lumber in Blunt. Also
keep constantly on hand a large stock of
Concentrated Lye 7e
Sibley's Corned Bee£ 8Ae
Lima lieans )ue
^'•""i 10c
Tomatoes *|jr
Pumpkiiia JJ(.
Hlackherries ]i|fe
1I«
Stra a berries ll*e
(rallon Apples.......... 3ftc
i Pie Peaclns. j^c
Table Peaches lfr
liartlcts's California Peaches... 25c
Apricots.. 25c
Pears 25c
at cost.
T.