27 Nov 1885
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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1885
Page
1
Vice-President Thomas A. Hendricks died suddenly at his Indianapolis residence at 4 45 last evening ending a brief illness. He was not attended by anyone at the moment of death and his family and friends are greatly distressed by the sudden loss.
In Neillsville Wisconsin Times the race of W C Allen from Groton for the legislature is described as a spicy and worthy perusal. The piece highlights his successful bid and party position, inviting readers to study the account in full.
The Dakota representative democrats hail Capt McCormick of Grand Forks as secretary of the territory after James Teller resigns. At about fifty five, he has long been associated with the democratic party and held public roles including mayor of Fargo and a Chicago convention delegate.
The article notes Alfonso XII's death in Madrid at age 28 from consumption after a twelve year reign. It praises his duty, public career, and civil liberties under his rule amid late 19th century Spain. It also includes an editorial critique of local officials Hurlbut and Lavin regarding political corruption and a remark on Bartlett Tripp's appointment as chief justice of Dakota.
The fragment suggests a newspaper item about a New York election figure accused of wrongdoing. Details are unclear, but it mentions a purchaser being badly beaten and a plan to declare someone a loser or to enforce a punishment. The text is garbled and lacks names or dates.
The Neillsville Times publishes a roundup of W. C. Allen history as county treasurer in Clark County Wisconsin. It details his 1872 disputed election, subsequent suspicions of defalcation, unlawful hold on the office, bond rejections, and his 1875–76 arrest and removal by force, with a $5 bill kept as a memento by a Groton resident.
Armadale items report soft ice and safer falls on Steels sledding. Wheat traffic to Mellette elevators continues despite snow melt. J F Jenkins family plans a winter visit to St Lawrence County New York. South Dakota vote barely surpasses a one third turnout. debate on statehood and a constitutional convention continues. A West Virginia inquiry about land in Spink and Broton counties prompts prompt responses and a mailed copy of Tie Sun and Mellette Tribune. November 20, 1885.
C J Humphrey is named as Tuz Sun authorized agent in Rondell to receive subscriptions and advertising. Any business sent to him is trusted to his care and will receive prompt attention.
A Rondell note reports twenty one shareholders in the Warner farmers elevator notified of its final completion and opening. Farmers praised the substantial, well built facility and urged continued patronage.
The item lists winter arrivals John Riley Will Ber hard Frank Miller and Mrs O C Sanborn visiting for a month. No 8 school house plans to install a 175 pound bell next week funded by subscription costing 15 dollars. The piece notes threshing activity and lack of wheat in the country and mentions farmers using the elevator.
Warner community notes report real estate loans at ten percent, grain prices for hard wheat and flax, local visits by residents to Minnesota and Ohio, a new postmaster appointment, a farmers elevator opening, a James River Valley road celebration, winter fuel purchases, a lively town hall party, and a store break in with a drunken intruder.
The Warner School Literary Society met on November 17 1885 with the resident in charge. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. A series of living exercises followed including songs recitations dialogues and pieces by Ella Bourdia Carrie Titus Minnie Titus Mandeae Libbie Cate Dora Titus Harold Turner Otto Berk Charley Cate Filma Boardman Maude Kitle and others ending with Good Night after adjournment.
Notices announce settlers filing to prove continuous residence and cultivation on lands in sections and townships near Aberdeen. Names include Otto H. Dunker and Daniell G. McLiton with witnesses listed. notices detail dates for proofs before the U. S. Land Office registers in Aberdeen, Dak.
Mortgage sale notice lists Johnthan M Hoag and Mary H his wife of Brown County as grantors. J T Kingston holds a $700 note dated February 14 1883 with 10 percent interest due February 14 1888 securing a mortgage on the southeast quarter of section 3 township 121 range 61 west at Brown County recorded October 1 1885. If default occurs Kingston may sell at public auction. Attorney A Green represents the mortgagee.
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