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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1887
Page
5
The Aberdeen Daily News will issue a complete daily record obtained by telegraph, delivering eastern and neighboring news earlier. The Morning News will reach Warner at 7 17 a m with daily and monthly subscription options and local notices from the Warner School Board and G A R posts.
Readers report a lively Aberdeen scene with visits from Dr Akers and lawyer Dennis, timber cutting and elevator repairs, and a Fourth of July game versus Frederick. The James River Division of the M and St Paul Railway forms, alliance officers are named, and local civic notices urge naturalization filings and twine savings.
Tax Payer urges voters to consider convenience in whether Brown County seat stays at Columbia or moves to Aberdeen. Letter argues Aberdeen offers free courthouse grounds and rail access, while Columbia supporters contend central location and limited rail use favor staying. The writer warns of costly lawsuits and accuses opponents of unconstitutional tactics.
Local notes from South New Hope dated July 8 1887 report celebration plans at Scatterwood Lake for July 4 and daily rain refreshing nature. Mentions J Williams and O C Sanborn in Northville exchanging blooded stock, Mrs James Drummond illness, George Miner introducing new potatoes, town board meeting to equalize 1887 assessments, assessor figures one hundred six thousand dollars in real and personal property, Frank Reind Sr cancer risk and potential leg amputation, doctors Cook and McNatt to confer, and a week of daily showers prompting thanksgiving.
July 4 celebration greeted by bright sun after showers with vast crowds of men women and children in Aberdeer praising the Declaration of Independence and American liberty. Citizens report a splendid time and ample pay for their patriotic efforts.
A Brown county schoolhouse meeting heard backers of relocating the county seat to Aberdeen argue the measure is constitutional and necessary. Maj. Moore urged voting next Tuesday as Judge Beebe cited widespread county seat disputes and costs. Critics like R W Jones and Capt Hauser challenged claims, while local officials defended Aberdeen’s financial prudence amid broader regional rail and farm ties.
A 1887 Rondella town notice details a farmers annual fair with events led by local leaders and visits from residents. It mentions construction, a new house, school, church attendance, and town improvements like a blacksmiths rush, a printer needed, and a Northwestern railroad extension. Additional notes cover family anniversaries, a county vote on the county seat, and bustling local commerce in Verdon area.
A new first class harness shop operates in Hanson's old stand in Warner South Dakota. The owner Will Gakerner promises low prices and quality work, inviting the public to give a trial.
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