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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
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On Christmas day, at one O'Clock, at
the residence OF Rev. A. Il. MattisoD, il
this city, Dr.. y. W. U'sson, formerly one
Of our boys, but now of NcrMitliGn au&
Miss Susie Mattisou, only daughter Of
Rev. A. I. Mattisor, were united in the
holy bonds Of nattintony. Also at the
anne time and place. Mr. w. II, Ii. Ear
ker, of sargeat's BluT, Iowa, aud Miss
Rachel Akers, of this city. were married
The ceremony was Performed by Rev
Mattison, before a. large assemblngc Of
friends of the contracting parties aad the
estables provided for the occasion by
Mrs. Mattlson were bouatiful AMI excel
leut aud the affair altogether was oae Of
nurth and enjoyment, Mr. and Mrs.
IIasson go to Vermiliion to reside, while
Mr. and Mrs. Barker 60 Ia SargCut's Bluff,
Iowa, to take up residence and enjoy the
sw oats AID sours of married life. Our
hearty congratulations 60 with them
The following is a list of the presents to
Mr.. aud Mrs llasson. -.
Mrs. Mary Moore, $500.
From Mother, Set Silver forks.
c. F. Nallahaa. w, L. Cation and wifes,
Silver Butter Dish.
II. II. Blair aud wife, Silver Napkin
Rings.
Uriah Wood and wife, Pair Vases.
M. Hoffman and wife, sett Silver
Spoons.
Rev. Cofltnsp and wife, sett Sauce
Dishes.
Miss Abbie Laird, Volume Mrs. Hemans,
Messrs. Myers, Fauss, Barrelle, Talcott
aud wives and Miss Jennie Williams
beautiful Toilet Sett.
Geo. Ford, ST.. aud Wife, Lamp Mat.
j. B. Brubacher aud wife, Toilet Set.
NJ. B. Kent and wife and II. j. Muhs
Lamp.
Jos. Steckman an | wife, Glass Sett.
W. p. Holman aud wifi. s. 90.
Mrs. A. Knowles, Silver Cake Basket
Miss frankie Dibb'e, Silk Neck Ties.
II. j. Muhs, Silver Butter Knife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barker received the fol
lowing presents:
II II. Blair and wife. Napkin Rings
Rev. CofIman and wife, sett Sauce
Dishes.
N. Hoffman and wife, Silver Forks.
Rev. Geo. Ford and wife, Por.mopie
Miss Ahbie Laird, Volume Young.
III. ] Muhs, Silver Butter Knife.
Uriah Wood and wife Pair Vases.
j. B. Bfubacher and wife Toilet Set
Jos Stcckman aud wife Glass sett.
w p Holman and wife s. 90
Mrs Knowles Cake Basket
Glass Hett Unknown
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

THE roads are in d very bad condition,
but are no worse here than elsewhere in
fact the roads in Eastern Iowa aud Hi
nois are very much worse than here. Old
Man Brighter, who as far as we have
kept track of his predictions beats Prof.
Tice or anybody else, he says that it
won't freeze up until January 4. 1878, so
We have become resigned, accepted the
situation and mud, and propose to wait
until that time before we expect much
business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
THE Christmas tree at Hon. A.

THE Christmas tree at Hon. A..
Hughes'private residence last night
was as fine as we have had the
pleasure of Witnessing for many a
day. 4 few friends were invited
in to witness the distribution of
presents, and partake Of an excel
lent supper gotten up by Mrs.
Hughes. The presents were nu-
moro,ss and costly, but were most
" Of a substantial nature. Among
the expensive presents vas a beau
tiful gold watch worth $4,000
from Mrs. Hughes to Mr.. Hughes,
and a magnificent bedroom sett
worth s225.o0 from Mr.. II. to Mrs.
II. Altogether it was a very pleas
ant affair and will long be re-
membered by those who part
cipated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

Notice is hereby given that the follow
iug County Warrants Of Union County.
ID. T., have been lost out Of my possession
to wit: Warrant No. I dated October Attn
1876. amount e1Ju Warrant NJ. 523
dated July 18Th, 1876, amount $500.
The last named warrant [ Think was is
sued IN nsne OF Wm. Duncan, All per.
son arc sarucd from purchasiI z the
same, and n less presented to the County
Treasurer within four weets tor payment
! shatl apply b. county commissioner Il
said colDtY to have tue same Cancelled
AID to issue others in their stead.
Dated Dec. 2Gta, 1877.
+, II. MILLER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

WATCH NIaHT SERyIEEs.-There will
be Watch Night Siryices in the NJ. L.
Churche on New Years eve. Services to
commence with q sermon at 8 oclock X.
Next a prayer service, followed by an
other me Last of all a conference
meeting, closing ovt the last hour Of the
year. Come brethren and friends and
give the last Of ~ to religious service.
w. F. GLEASON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

ThE fair giyea It Ia Bellies Han On
last Friday sight foF the betedt ri Tie
NJ u, Church was a complete s%ugcc-s,
both socially aud financially. Mrs. G..
w. Beegs was The originator of the az
fair and its success is due to her endefari-
guable Efforts and energy. The amount
taken in was scvety two dollars a.d tne
net proceeds is fifty dollars and ten ecnts,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

AT a meeting of the Baptist society Of
this city last week, a unanimous tall was
rendered Rev. Geo. Fireman to preach
for them. Mr.. +. has not accepted yet,
but we learn that he will give them an
answer next Sabbath. 1t is hoped that
he will accept.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

Bro. CHASnLER, Of the Vcrmillion
Standard, has been taken in by the ten
perance wave at Vermillion, and he noH
wears bis little red ribbon Instead of a
red nose. Good for you, Chan" We lave
a genuine hearty respect for the course
you are pursuing,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

THE Elk Point City Mills will be set
in motion again on Friday Of this week.
Mr.. Sheafe has spared no labor or ex-
pense in rcdtting and improving his mill,
aid it 10 low second to none in the west.
All the latest improved machinery have
been added, and the best quality of pat
ent -four will be manufactured at this
mill hereafter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
herd Notice.

The undersigned will herd cattle neat
season upon the following terms:
Cattle, delivered, .i.25 per month.
III corral - cents per month.
The best of are wlll be taken of stock.
| have had cApericEc aud understand the
bushes. Give ME a call.
CORNELIUS CALLAuAE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

Sr. ANDREWS CAPEL.-At the request
of a lumber of individuals, the musical
portion of the services appointed for
Christmas eve, will he performed at the
evening services, on Sunday next in st.
Andrews Chapel. All are invited to be
present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

Divine Service on sundays at II
A. M. and 3 z. NJ. and ON Holy Days al A. NJ.
Sunday School Immediately after morning
service.
Prayer Meeting every Friday eventn: at 8 r.s
Mission School every week day bat Saturday.
Rev. W. w. Fowler. Rector,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

These are the days which are usually
occupied in Swearing off," We would
be pleased to publish with honorable
mention the names of any one who has
stopped for good any of their unpleasant
habits. Come boys make up a list and
see how many have the nerve to hang
out for II year at least.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

CHRISTMAS evening the teachers and
sholars of the Baptist Sabbath School Ind
a very pleasant reunion; several very
pretty pieces were spoken 10y the CHILD
rem aud with plenty of good music, and
the JOY Of giving and receiving presents
the evening passed away.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

OUE Christmas Turkey came from
pinckncy's Meat Market. 1t Was first
class--iust as all P~inckncy's goods are
and we hope that the crop from which
he gathered bis turkeys may always be
a. good.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

We picked a psnsy In full bloom IL
our garden tod y, aud there are several
buds on the san:e plant ready to open.
Flowers in blossom III the opeu air on
Christmas! Go way, Florida Forge
1...eS.
We have seen several blossoms on cur
streets lately but they are the regular old
fashioned ones that bloom all the year
round, aud it cost the 'fellela" who have
'ein losts of stamps to keep EN- $50 way
Texas" growing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

REMEMBER the masquerade festival a.
the residence OF Mrs. Alex, Hughes on
New Years eve. 1t will be the ereat OF
the season. Let us turn ont and see the
old year out and new one in.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

PLEASE NoTlCE.-Rev. III. ". Jones of
Vcrmitlion, will preach in the NJ. +
Church, of this city, next Sabbath the
Goth inst, morning and evening. 1t will
pay you to be present at each service.
w. T. GLEASON,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
Local Matters.

TINE ladies Of the Episcopal Church
will give q Masquerade festival at the res,
idence of Mrs. Alex. Hughes on New
Years Eve, Dec. 81, 1877.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

Tie Christmas Tree at the Methodist
Church was q very pleasant and successful
affair. Tie Children Of the Sabbath
School were all there, aud lots Of Older
children were janmed in most anywhere,
SO they could ste what st, Nicholas had
put on the tree for them. Almost every.
body had something, aud ONE Of the
presents were quite valuable. Old
Tweed-Old Nick.-O!i st. Nicholas
guess wee'l get it right at last came in
ali dressed up rs though it was cod
weather here, and before he get through
distributing the presents, le remarked
that if he bad been informed how hot it
was he would have donied his iinnen
polonaiee and spriUg Lat, as 1t was be
perspired like baker.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

METHODIST Observation-Disclosures at the Church
on Pleasant Street, between Jackson and Frank
lin Streets, every Sabbath at II A. n, aud Pm.
Sabbath School at 8 O'Clock =. Il. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening.
w. T.. GLEASON.
pAhinr.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
/. O. of O.. F.

ASBNf<b.Er9~arHE L POINT LODGE
No. 4, Neeis at their
Hall every Tuesday night. Visiting brethren
are invited.
J. \. WALLACE, n g.
S. W. KENT, Secretary.
HESpERIAN ENCAMPMENT No. S. Meets
at Odd Fellows Hall, Elk Point, fret and secoa4
Thursday nights of each month";.
ia. WALLACE, G. r. :
A.E. ROME. Scribe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
BAprrsr CHrRcu-There will he oub

lie services iu the Baptist Chapel lext
Lords day at ii o'clock a. m. and z p. III.
Bible School at 10 m. Free sittings.
All arc cordially invited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
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Dakota Southern and Sioux City and
PGnbiDa Railroad.
Time Table,
Dapart East. Depart West.
10 .46. A.. NJ, Exprces Mail, $50. p. NJ.
lU:40 " Freight. Nu:46. A. n.
r~nNNECTJnNH

CONNECTIONS.
! At Sioux City with Illinois Central, Sioux
CITY and Pacific and Sioux City and ST. Paul rail
roads.
2 Passenger train going east connects at
Davis Junction with Branch Tr8irs arriving al
Portlandville at Il: Top m. and there connects
with Howards Stages for Virgiufa-Eden--FGir-
Observation-Disclosures flaudreau-
Larchwood-Roc Rapids-stoHx Iaplds-S!oux
Falkland all oints onthe Zig Sioux River, and
Train leaving portlandrilie at /: SIS p, IN. connects
at Davis junction With Train going west.
8 At Elh Point with Stages for ponca, Nch,
and Richlan1 d. T.
4 At yermilllon with stages for Lodi, River
side, Turner. Bloumingdale and Finley,
5 At MeekliDe with stages for 81. James, Ncb.
6 At Gayville with stages for 81 Helena, Seh.
7 Al Tsnkton with stages for all points IN
Southern and Western Dakots and North Neb.
And during the season of navigation with the
Missouri River Transportation Conipany's line
of Steamers for Fort Randall. Brnlc. Pior.e,
Sully, Rice, bismarck. Stephenson, Be~'hold.
Bnford. The Carol and Benton connecting al
Pierre with Stages and Transportation wagons
for the Black lille.
This is the only direct route TO the Black BILLS
GE0 L, MERCHANT.
General superintendent.
JAMES n. gARREILE. Agent Elm Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26
A, F. & A. NJ.

a ELK POINT LODGE, No. $, Meets
IN in Masonic Hall. in regular cummunica
V@uSI tiop, "Wednesday might on or before the
/A full moon each mouth. An invitation
Ms extended TO visiting brethren In good
standing.
n. A. KIRK, w. n.
W. Il. CATION, Sec'y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1877-12-26

The following is the report Of the
high department Of the Elk Point City
Schools, for the school month eudlng
Decembc. 2lth, 1871:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29
UNCLE NED'S DEFENCE.

My bredron an sisiahs rise foh to 'splain
Dis mattah dat yous taIkin' bout hopes to make
plain.
rs berry sorry dat de ting haD come bclO' de
chu'ch,
Fob when 'splans it you win see dat it am muffin
much.
My irien's, your humble spcakah, while tmblin'
hcre below,
Hab nohber cared 10 hoard up gold an silver foh to
show,
wes only sioppin' here spell, we all hab got to
An so always tries to lay my trcasahs up on high,
Dar's jest one ting dat posters me, an dat am dis,
you see,
De ravens fed old Iijah, but de critters wont feed
me.
Dey got above dar business, an Jest goes swoopin'
'rOun',
AN nebber turns to look at me a-waitin' on dc
grOun
waited mighty sartin like my faith was pow'ful
strOn.;
reckonod dat dem pcsky birds would Fhuahly be
along.
But oh, my frlen'ly hearahS my faith it cochcd a
fall
De nggrevatin fowls went by an ncbbcr stopped at
all.
DE meal an ou' was almos' gone, de pork bar'l
gitin' low,
hn' so one day l'cluded dat had bettgh go
To l'rudder Johnsons 'talcr patch an borrow Jest
few,
Twas evcnn fore got to start, had 80 mech to
do.
1t happened dat de night was dark but dat didn't
min
knowed de way to dat ar patch twas easy nun to
fin,
An don / didn't car to meet dat johnson, for
klOwed
Dat he would suss me bout de mess oh tatcrs dat
owed.
got de basldt full at las an TUX 'em on my back,
An den was gwine to tote 'em oil, when somethin'
went ker-whaCk.
fought IL was cannon, bu. it Just turned out to
be
Pat Johnsons ole hoss.pistil pontin' straight at
me.
tried to argufy wild him; l 'poogiaod heap,
But he said dat stcalin aters was mean as sealin'
sheep
Oh course couldn't take dat ar; it had an ugly
The only ting for me to do was jist to knock him
down,
My brcdrcn and sisahs, de story am all told
cor course pounded johnson till he yelled fOh me
to hold j
An now hopes yoa 'grees wild me dat dis yere case
nm such.
Am berry trinln' mattahs to fetch helo' dc chu'ch.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29

quirc far more eloquent pen than mine
to describe. lie often came to see us,
and never had cause to regret his gener-
Gus help he had so readily extended to
us in our great need, for he saw how
thoroughly rcpentant we were. My
mother joined in the general rejoicing
over our regained happiness; and out OF
gratitude her old prejudice against Uncle
Jocclyn faded and faded away.
She often goes to Conington now,
where we all meet, merry party, of
which the generous old man is the we'll
beloved centre. He was giving me some
gentle hints as to the training of my
sons the other day. " For it's IA mothers
influence that tells upon the man, Kate ;
it's the lesson she teaches in childhood
that he remembers best"
"Yes, Uncle Jocelyn," | answered ;
81 know you Alright. | hope amongst
the many things desire to teach them,
one especially mayn't be torgotten--you
know what that is ?"
"To fear God" "replied Uncle Jocclyn,
reverently.
"That first of all" answered; "but
I meant something else"
WHAT" quericd Uncle Jocelyn,
Never to buy what they can't afford,
and always to pay readymoncy."
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29
Dog AND BADGER.
A HcuInisccncc Of u Famous English
SpOrtsmnn.

NpOTtshihH'
The London Examiner relates the fol-
lowing anecdote of tho late James Merry,
the English sportsman, iron-master mil
lionairc and member of parliament;
"A favorte pastimc OF our hero, IN
his early days, were the pitting of 4 dog
against badger. lie and his chum in
sport, who became his partner in bust
ness procured a celebrated badger that
had never been drawn by any dog.
some Edinburgh sportsmen, however,
sent a challenge, and backed their dog
against the badger for what in those days
was esteemed a heavy amount, sum OF
five hundred dollars.
"Thc owners of the badger accepted
the bet, and the fight was to come of at
Linlithgow, halfway between Glasgow
and Edinburgh, on certain day. TO
the horror OF our sportsman and his
chum the badger died, and died on the
day just before the day on which the
affair was to come off, To one of them
the five hundred dollars was dead loss;
but to the Other-who knew that there
was hope even when the signs Of life
were gonc--there was something yet to
be done--as we know well enough there
always is to them who have heart for
any fate. so he took the dead badger,
placed him in the well known box, pro-
cceded to the trystring place, prepared,
if possible, to save if only a portion Of
the money now forfeited.
"On arriving at Linlthgow the men of
the defunct badger had their hearts ! e.
lieved by learning that the dog men had
come but had not brought their dog
with them the warrior, however, would
not fail to appear the next day. This
was accounted an opportune moment by
the companion of our merry-hearted
hero to propose compromise. The mcr-
ry one babe his friend keep his own
counsel, or wait to hear what the dog
party might say. They dined together ;
the all-subduing and melting influence OF
the much desired Clyneleish brand pro-
noting good fellowship and good will.
"The dog party began to hint at draw
ing the bet, rather than trying draw the
badger. 4 kick under the table from
his friend intimated the anxiety he felt
to close at once with any terms that
might be offered. That kick was re-
spondcd to by another still more vigo.
rous. Finally, the hackers of the dog
offered fifty dollars to cancel the bed.
Kicking was again renewed, but our
hero remained firm, like HOratius, who
kept the bridge 50 well, steadtast still in
mind. 1t was at length agreed that the
dog party should forfeit three hundred
and sevcnty.fve dollars. The bank notes
were handed over and the momCntouS
question was settled.
"Pm thinking we've got the better o
ye this time, jamie; oor dawg's got the
mango
"'Im no sea sure about that, replied
the other; our badgers dead p"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29

Van Amburgh could handle his lions
and tigers with impunity. No animal
will fail to respond TO kindness and uni
form good treatment. And especially
will the noble horse respect and coniide
in and faithfully serve master who
deals gently and kindly with him. We
have ourselves taken Il spirited Morgan
mare which had been rudely handled aud
became unmanagcablc through harsh
treatment, and, by appealing to her in.
telligence and respecting her needs, III
three weeks time made her entirely safe
and reliable for vile and children, and all
would treat her kind y and handle hei
gently, ard we have, after five yea,s
seen the same mare resume her 'Id vi
cious habits when again under the COZ
troll of one who resorted TO arbitrary OF
brutal treatment. Always appeal to The
better instincts of the horse, the mule
the OK, the COW, ~ well as the dog anC
other domestic animals, and they vii
never become vicious or unmanageabie
-Stmi- TrOpica.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29
The Amazon Trade.

The late commodore Maury shed much
light upon the trade capacity of the re-
gion of the Amazon in Brazil, which he
looked upon as destined to be one of the
most lucrative in commerce. The Phil
adelphia Ledger calls attention to the
same subject, and says that when once
the energy Of the American and British
merchant is intclligently devoted to
opening this vast and productive region,
its trade will rival that of the East In.
dies. The chief tributaries of the Anna
zon are the Madeira and Negro rivers,
the former flowing in from the south and
the latter from the north. The cOnnu-
encc of the Negro is in the heart of
Brazil, and near its mouth is the town of
Manaos, which has hitherto been a chief
stopping place of the lines of steamers or
sail vessels from the upper portions of
the rivers and transshipped at its
Wharves to other steamers trading to
Para, on the bayou of that name, about
eighty miles from the Atlantic. Para,
probably the best known city Of Brazil
to the foreign merchant, for it equals
MO JuntllO Ill COlllncltlill III lpJIldllNc,
has been the trading port Of this great
river valley, whence have come the ships
OF the world. America, England and
Portugal have heretofore conducted the
bulk OF its commerce, and it has taken Il
considerable amount of American goods,
sent chiefly from New York and Boston,
and transhipped at its wharves on vessels
going to the interior. The costliness of
this transhipment is hereafter to be
saved, if it is possible to do so, for line
Of American steamers is about to be es-
tablishcd to ply direct between New
York and ManaOs, entering the main
mouth of the Amazon north Of Para
This line will probably receive sub
sidy from the province of Amazonia, OF
which Manaos is the chief city, and it i,
also said to have the sanction of the EN-
peror. At the same time other Brazil
ian trade is not neglected, for the pioneer
vessel of new line between New YORK
and Rio Janero will sail from the former
city about the beginning Of March
Baltimore must look to her interests il
these new means of trade with Brazil
BditimOre Sun.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29

BURMNGToY is just now receiving
great deal of culture. There is a Massa-
chuetts pcddler in our town VINO was
horn next door to Chawles Frawneise,
Adams, went to school with the "bahd
of Concawd," says "thc me-yah," =" wears
primros, coiore,l kids, ard is introducing
an excellent quality Of corn sa!vc.--
IflrkeYe.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-03-29

4 NEW c'o.hier in Danbury, Conn,
has excited public curio.ity by having n
large apT l. painted on his sign. When
a-ked for an explanation, he quietly in.
qur,d ~, il hadn't been fnr an apple,
wheIc would tAe ready y-made cIo,iung-
stores BE- today"
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-03-16
Personal.

The genial countenance of Jacob
Prpbstel, Jr., of Weston, Illuminated
Our sanctum on Wednesday. He is
down visiting his old friends and max
ing a few friendly calls on some of
his debtors. He looks fat and hearty;
evidently the country agrees with
him. He is very much pleased with
Weston and the eastern country gen
orally. Says there will be about g.
600 acres more seeded to grain this
year, in Umatilla county, than there
was last year. Immigrants are COM
ing in every day and vacant lands are
being rapidly appropriated.
Mr.. Joseph H. Whipple, of Fox
county, Illinois, brother of S. r..
Whipple, is spending few weeks in
Vancouver. He visited Southern
California before coming north. He
is much pleased with this country,
with the climate in particular, and
thinks it better, everything consid-
cred, than California. He will return
to his Illinois home in three or four
weeks.
Capt. Gray, of the steamer vancou-
DER, has been spending most of the
week at Astoria, visiting friends.
During his absence, his place on the
boat has been supplied by his brother,
Capt. Will Gray.