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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

An election for two justices Of the
peace TO GIL vacancies was held in Law.
rence county on the 18th. The Republi
can and democratic parties placed tickets
In the field, but the Pioneer of the 10th,
in giving the result of the election 20 far
- heard from, says "the election passed
Of very quietly and was made in the
upper towns almost purely . local matter,
party linss being Ignored" The result
Of the vote in Desduood, Gayville, Lead,
Crook City and Central was a. follows:
Hill, republican. Hiss
Cody, democrat -. 973
6ahles, democrat ................70 5
FUlk, democrat. CAT
Three precincts, Bear Gulch, Galcna,
and 6pearlsh, are yet to hear from. The
i've precincts above reported, which
include the principal settlements in
Lawrence county, cast o total vote Of
about 1900. from which we are to infer
that ! veIy light vote wa polled or that
the claim Of \ heavy voting population
in that county IL erroneous. II also shows
the strength of the two parties Is
very evenly divded.-Prsss d Dakotaian.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Summons.

O. DAKOTA. %
In District Court, Second Judicial District. in
and for Union county.
Jason c. smith
Hattie 1. Smith.
The Territory OF Dakota greeting:
TO the abOye named defendant:
You are hereby summOneda and required to ans
the complaint In this action. which was filed
on the 18th day Of May, A. u. 1878, In the Office Of
the clerk of the District Court In and for the
county Of u MON. Territory Of Dakoia, at his office
in the city Of Elk Point, county OF Union. D.. T.,
and serve a CT py Of your answer on the subscribers
at heir Odlce on Main street In the city OF Elk
Point. Unlon county, u. T.. within thirty days
affer tho services OF the summons ON lou, exclu-
sivc Of the day Of service. 1f you fail to answer
the complaint within that time. the plaintifi will
apply 70 the court for the relief demanded in the
complaint.
Dated. At Elk Point. d. r.. this 18th day Of May,
Il. w, MILLER.
Plaintiffs Atty.
TzRRrroRY or DAKOTA, l..
County Of Union. 60
i hereby certify that the complaint in this action
was nled in said clei k'e once on May Is, 1878.
X. W. MILLER,
[sEALl Att. @. Pf6 and
Notary Public.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILWAY.

M4sSE%
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Sherins Sale.

n. W. .MILLER, .1sserssy.
TERRITORY or DAKorA! az
County Of Union.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

Territory o. Dakota, l %. Second Judicial Dist.
In the District Court within and for said Union
rynnutv "
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

al Elk Point. D. T., J une 5th, 1878.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Racine, Wis.,, Jan. Is, 1878.
ALExAN.DRa HU9HEs, Attorney.
SHERIFF,S SALE.

Territory OF Dakota ! -, In District Court In
County Of Union 9" and for said county.
John Nichols. Plaintiff.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
LITERARY NOTICES.

A FARMERS PAPER We ask attention 10
the card of The Practical FARMER Of Phila-
delphia, Pa, in this issue of our paper, and
recommend it as one of the Oldest and most
valuable agricultural and family papers OF
the country.
The November number of that superb
mon. .hly, THB HoUsEKEEPER. is brim-full of
good things, including u bin of fare for every
day in the month, rousing one for Christ
mas, and the fullest chapter on oysters we
have ever seen in print. The publishers offer
to send it free for two months 10 any lady
who will send them the address of two ladies
at each of FIVE post Offices The offer is good
TO Jan. lst, 70. Address Buckeye Publish
ing Company, Minneapolis, MINI.
PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for January is already
on our table, and a splendid number it is
On account of its patterns, fashion plates and
household gossip for ladies, Peterson" is
one of the most popular magazines With the
fair sex published in America. In the Jan.
number there are about thirty fashion illus
trations, two continued and number of
short stories, and other miscellaneous read
ing matter.
The PENN YAM MYSTERY is the tfhande'' Of
new eight-page weekly literary paper soon
to he ssned by Leon and Harriet Lewis, at
Penn Van, New York. The popular writers
in the field OF fiction who have undertaken
this enter prise are well known in almost
every household in the land, having for
Ion! time been regular contributors to the
Leading New York literary papers. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis have pluck and ability and
plenty Of cash, and it will be mystery if
they do not make the Mystery great success.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
The storm.

A great rain storm prevailed over a
wide extent of country, Sunday and
Monday last. 1t was particularly
severe in Pennsylvania, New York
and New England.
The storm at Pittsburg begun about
8 P. nj. Sunday, and it rained contin-
uously until 8 P. NJ. Tuesday. Con-
siderable damage but no very serious
catastrophe has yet been reported.
The principal damage in the vicinity
was in land slides and washouts.
kilograms from elsewhere in Penn
sylvania report that at Allentown
the Lehigh river was Is feet higher
than usual, and the whole lower por-
ton of that city was flooded. The
residents had removed their effects.
At Wilkesbarre, Pa, the Susquehanna
was % feet above low water, and still
rising.
At Pittston, Pa, the Susquehanna
was 25 feet above low water Monday
evening, and still rising. Much damage
has been done. The rivers is full of
farm produce and other drift. West
Pittston is under water.
A dispatch from Harrisburg, Pa,
reports the water in the Susquehanna
il 18 feet above low water-mark, and
rising, 1t was within two and a-half
feet Of the Cumberland Valley rail
road bridge.
At Easton, Pa, the Delaware was
26 feet above low water, and at Lam
bertville, N j., 16 feet
The most damaging freshets ever
known prevailed in the streams at and
near Rondout, N. Y. FIVE houses at
Eddyville have been foated away and
destroyed. The tide in the Hudson
at Newburgh, N. Y, Tuesday night,
was the highest ever known, nearly
every dock being covered. Many
buildings were flooded and several
washouts, occurred on the short cut
branches of the Erie road. Trains to
and from New York go by the New
burgh branch. Further advices from
Port Jervis, N. Y, state that every
bridge between Monticello and Mon
naup valley is gone. The suspension
bridge over Nevesink river at Para
disc, valued at $4,000, is destroyed.
At Bath, Me-, the railroad depot is
surrounded with water and the track
through the village submerged to the
apth of three feet
The damage by the food in the
Westfeld river, Mass, at Westfeld
and adjacent towns and mills is esti-
mated at 100000.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
AmputatIon az Gov. Hampton's Leg-HIl
Election TO the Senate.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 10.-Gov.
Hampton's wounded leg was amputa-
ted to-day about six inches below the
knee. His physicians have contem-
plated this course for some days, and
were waiting until his condition would
warrant the operation. The imme-
diate friends of the Governor say that
his situation now is not dangerous,
that he stood the operation finely un-
der the influence of chloroform, ,and that
his system is in such condition as to
promise hopeful results. The Incl
dent is not unaccompanied by other
encouraging circumstances.
The Legislature to-day elected Gov
Hampton to the United States Senate
The vote was taken separately in each
house, as required BY law. The Sen
ators who were present-twenty-nine
in all-including the republicans,
voted unanimously for the Governor.
The House, with the exception of two
members, also voted for Hampton.
The exceptions were Messrs. Miller
and Simmons, colored members from
Beaufort, who voted for E. W. NJ
Mackey. The scene in the House was
quite impressive. A letter was read
from Gov. Hampton defining his po-
sition, saying he was not candidate,
but that the office was neither to be
/ SOUGHT nor declined.
General Hampton was born in
Charleston, S. c., in 1918, and is
therefore sixty years of age. He
graduated from the South Carolina
College with distinction, and his pur-
suits previous to the late war were al
most exclusively those of planter,
though he served with ability in both
branches Of the South Carolina Legis-
ture. When the war broke out Gen.
Hampton organized a splendid legion
Of troops, and contributed largely to-
wards their equipment. The legion
took part in the first battle Of Manas-
sas, were General Hampton was woun-
ded in the head, leading a charge
Soon after he was assigned to the COM
mand Of a brigade Of Cavalry, and af-
terwards ably seconded Gen. Stuart in
many Of his daring expeditions. At
Gettysburg he was wounded three
times, and on the death of Gen. Stuart,
in 1864, he was made major general,
and placed in command of ali the
cavalry of the army of Northern Vir-
ginia. He continued in this position
until Gen. Lees surrender, having in
the meantime been made lieutenant
general. After the war Gen. Hamp-
ton assumed leading position in the
democratic rarty in South Carolina,
and displayed great tact and conserv-
atism as leader. Two years ago he
was elected Governor Of that State BY
small majority oyer Hon. d. L.
Chamberlain, and displayed both
irmness and discretion liz maintain
ing the right to the executive chair,
in which he finally triumphed. In
November last Gov. Hampton was re-
elected Governor without opposition
Previous to bis late accident he was a
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
GEN ERAL NEWS.

Prince, Democrat, was elected Mayor
of Boston on Tuesday, by 1,115 ma
jority.
Fifty buildings in the business por-
ton of Macon, Miss, were destroyed
by fire on Saturday. The loss is esti.
mated at 100000.
Edison's application for a patent for
his electric light has been favorably
passed upon at Washington.
james H. Wright, Treasurer of Sar-
atoga county, N. Y, has been missing
since monday. His friends admit
that he is a defaulter.
The result Of the city election in
Boston gives the Democrats, besides
the Mayor, 9 of the IL Aldermen, all
of the School Committee. and Z ma
jority in Common Council.
The Grand Jury at Yankton has
found "A indictments against Living
ston and the other Indian agents and
Government employees accused Of
swindling and timber stealing.
The jail at Bainbridge, Ga, was
forced by a mob before daylight on
Monday, and William Cooper, colored,
accused of murder, was shot dead, his
body being riddled by bullets.
Governor Hamptons broken leg
was amputated on Tuesday six inches
below the knee. His system bore the
operation well under the influence Of
chloroform, and he is considered out
of danger.
The Secretary of the Treasury on
Monday issued the 74th call for the
redemption of fve-twenty bonds of
1865. The call is for five millions
three millions of registered and two
millions Of coupon bonds.
The severe storm of Monday and
Tuesday has caused floods in Pennsyl-
vania, Virginia, New York and New
England, and done considerable dam
age along the New Jersey coast. The
damage BY floods is great in New
England.
The action of the Camden Court in
the case of Benjamin Hunter, SEN
fenced to death for the murder Of
John M. Armstrong, was unanimously
affirmed by the Court of Errors and
Appeals at Trenton, n. J., on Satur-
day.
A monument to DR.. John Dove,
who was Grand Secretary of the
Grand Lodge Of Masons Of Virginia
for half a century, was unveiled with
Masonic ceremonies in Hollywood
Cemetery, at Richmond. Va, on We'd
nesday.
There has been resumption OF
coal-mining in the Schuykill region to
fill the quota Of 286, $50 tons, that
regions proportion of the additional
allotment of 100000 tons for the
present season. The prospect is against
a renewal of coal combination in 1879.
At the request of the Ways and
Means Committee, Assistant Secretary
French, Of the Treasury Department,
has prepared a bill amendatory of the
laws imposing duty on sugars. It is
believed the three lowest grades will
be abolished and designated as one
standard
During November 1852 immigrants
arrived at the port of New York, an
increase of 107 on the number during
the corresponding month Of 1877.
During the eleven months ending No
vember Both, 1885 Immigrants ar
rived at New York, against 66,111
during the corresponding period Of
last year.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

IT NOW seems as though Hunter
the murderer Of Armstrong, mus
hang-the Court of Errors and Ap.
peals having refused to interfere in
the case. Friday, January 10th, is
the day fixed for the execution. Re.
ports were circulated in Philadelphia,
Monday last, that Hunter had com
mitted suicide by hanging himself in
his iron cage, but the reports proved
to be only newspaper rumors, proba-
bly, started for a "catch word" for
neWsboys.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
NOVELTIES IN DRESS GOODS.

Selected from an assortment ofIlhe newest
and choicest fabrics impos,ed
French Bouret,es at 50 so; reduced from So %
At$l IS, Tartan P.aids, "A inths wide.
Al s73 cents; Tartan Plaids, 40 iushes wide.
At6O eeh's, Tartan Plaids, wide.
At s5 cents, Tartan Plaids, wide.
81 80, Paris Fancy Suitings, in. vide.
At IS cents, English Congress Obihs. silk
and Wool Filling.
At 25 cents, Washinglo,. Fancies.
At IS cts, Guensey Plaids, all wool.
At Is cts, Silk Valdavia Cloths.
A. s72 cts. - American Cashneres, in ali
shades These are splendid value.
At 25 cts, 3-4 American Merino Cloths. n
all shades
At 20 cents, american Diagonals.
ALTO cents, American Debeups
At 2s cents, All-Wool Arabiap Suiiines. in
All dark elplh eolors, only found at our store
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

Wade Hampton was elected United
States Senator by the Legislature of
South Carolina on Tuesday. He re-
ceived the unanimous vote Of the Sen
ate, Republican as well as Democrat
ic. In the House he received the
votes of all except two colored men,
bers, VINO voted for Mackey. Before
the ballot was taken, a letter was
read from Governor Hampton saying
that he was not candidate, but the
office was neither to be sought nor de-
clined.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
A Complete Newspaper.

The enterprise that has made THE WEEKLY
TIMEs not only the best journal of its class
in Philadelphia, but, by general acknowl-
edgment the nest journal for the family cir
Gle issued from any press, is scrupulousy
maintained Its contributors from week 10
week are amtng the foremost men of the ma
ton. and no department OF news or literature
is slighted in any number on any pretext 1t
is adapted as well to women as TO men hence,
although its political intelligence is full and
accurs te and its political editorials free and
fearless, liberal provision is made for religi-
Gus, literary, dramatic and musical matters,
wit and humor, travels and adventure, 6c.ion,
poetry, fashions and the chronicle of current
social events. In all these departments the
pens of the best writers are engaged, while
selections from other journals are made with
care, taste and fullness that are unsurpassed
The special correspondent Of THE WEEKLY
TIMES are found at every news centre, embrac-
ing all American and European capitals, and
they are charged to spare no labor or expense
to give its readers the best and earliest ac-
counts Of matters ofcurrent interest in every
department of the world of news In addi-
ton to the regular correspondence thus pro
vided, this journal is chosen by many of the
most eminent men of the day as a medium of
communication with the public. The "An-
mails of the War;" embracing chapters of un-
written history contributed by prominent
actors in the war of the rebellion, are val
liable feature Of the paper, and have become
a recognized depository of such matters,
whether from Northern or Southern sources.
This department, as well as all olhers, will be
well sustained during the coming year. Se-
lections of some of the most valuable war ar
ticles that have appeared already have been
made, to answer the general demand for
their publication in book form. The volume
thus compiled, covering about 800 pages
(price, S4) handsomely illustrated and ele-
gantly bound, is offered as a premium for sub
scribers. A copy of the ANNALS will be given
as premium to any one sending SIS for a
club Of ten. or $25 for club of twenty.
Club terms of TIE WEEKLY TINES: One copy,
one year, So FIVE copies, one year, So ten
copies, one year, SIS; twenty copies, one
year, S25. Address The TINES, Phila lelphia,
Pa.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

Mr.. Ross visited another boy this
week, but, as heretofore, it was moi
the lost Charlie. Mr.. Ross states that
the Wilksbarre boy lie at least five
wears older than Charlie would be and
bears not the least resemblance to
him
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

KANSAS people had taste Of win
ter in the shape Of a big snow storm,
Saturday last. During the night snow
fell in Kansas City to the depth Of ten
inches. A heavy snow also fell in
New York State.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

The NERDICT.-As will be seen
under the head Of Court Proceedings,
in another column, the jury in the
Dodson case, which reached conclu.
sion at New Castle, on Wednesday
evening, have declared the accused
parties "notguilty," and they reagan
at liberty. Under the evidence given
before the court no ether verdict than
that rendered could have been ex-
pected. Those who, by personal EAOwl-
edge, or through their friends, knew
of James Jones bad reputation for
veracity could not help pronouncing
the grelter portion Of his story fab
rication. 1t was not OH account OF
the color of his skin that he was con-
sidered unworthy Of belief, but because
he was celebrated as a notorious
liar" as was amply testified to on the
witness stand, several credible witnes-
ses who had known him long having
no hesitation in saying that they
would not believe him on his oath.
He was the only witness for the State
to testify to the midnight ride and
shooting, all other evidence being
purely circumstantial, while on the
part of the defence there were four
witnesses that swore to an abb. They
we're the daughters and sons of one of
the accused, but their evidence was
unimpeached, and entitled to the
same consideration as though they
had been unconnected by ties Of blood
to anyof the prisoners.
At Che first publication of the "Cold
Well tragedy" we cautioned eur read
ers that Jones statement should be
accepted with extreme caution, at the
same time saying as little about the
case that might effect public opinion
as possible, feeling that the court and
jury, and not the public, were the
proper parties to try the accused.
Though Mrs. Amelia Dodson, Philip
Vincent and James Newcombe are at
liberty-declared "not guilty" of the
crime of which they stood indicted by
twelve intelligent jurors Of this county
though fully vindicated so far as
the law is concerned, they must still
feel the incubus Of this terrible affair.
Aside from the humiliation OF the jail
and prisoners dock and the expense
Of the trial, they have been published
far and wide as the blacklist of crimi-
mails. The whole past history Of the
family has been dragged before the
public and sensation and slander
cooked and "sweetened to the taste" by
the remorseless reporters for their
readers Even thrilling illustrations
in the sensational papers that disgrace
the large cities Of our country, accom-
panied by columns of rumors and re-
ports that had no foundation, perhaps,
but in the heated imagination of
somebody who wanted to write some
thing more startling about the "Dela-
ware tragedy than had been written
before.
We presume that the verdict in this
case will not altogether meet the ap-
proval Of fsome northern journals which
watch Delaware with a sharp eve.
The conviction Of a negro or the ac-
quittal of a white man always bring
ing down their hot shot on Delaware
justic," but we have got so used to
being blackguarded that we should feel
dreadfully lonesome without an occa-
sional dose of abuse from those who
take such profound interest in our
little State
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

Reflect that in every cemetery one-third Of
the silent tenants are the victims of neglected
coughs and colds; aud if you are thus afiic
ted, avoid their fate by resorting at once to
Haies Honey of Horehound and Tar, an i'm
mediate, agreeable, and certain means Of
cure. Sold by all Druggists. Pixies Tooth
ache Drops cure in | minute.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
Business Iotals.
Chew Jackgops Best Sweet Navy Tobace

Chew Jacksops Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
SO M6BE Farm Gates, at So 25, or So 90
CO cash at the Lumber Yard
G. E. HUKlLL.
We are now selling line of Ladies, Misses
and Children's Medium Grade Laced and
Button Shoes, that for prices, wear, ct and
style, we are willing to face the country.
Every man having proper regard for his
pocket-book should call at once on J. c..
STUART, in charge Of JOHNSON'S SHOE
STORE, Town Hall, Middletown, Del. Re-
failing cut loose and rushing, will always
have your wants in Boots, Shoes, Hats and
Caps, and give you the worth Of your money.
Ladies' Beaver and Matlasse coats in great
variety from S. to S25.
G. wv. NAUDAIN.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

A PRIVATE dispatch from Lima
says that ex-President Pardo has
been assasinated. No disturbance was
caused by the affair and the country
"remains quiet.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

EDWARD KMBALL,t the church debt
raiser" raised $4,000 towards paying
the debt Of the First Presbyterian
Church of Providence, r. l., on Sat
uaday.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
MARRIED.

GILL-DRUMMOND. Middletown, on
the 10th inst, at the residence of the brides
parents, by Rev T. g. Martindale, Mr.. Geo.
N. Gill to Miss Sadie n Drummond.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
Election Notice,

New Castle County National Bank of !
Odessa, Del, Dec. 18th, 1878
T1HE ANNUAL MEETING OE THE Stock
L holders for The election of Nine Directors
to serve this Bank for the ensuing year will
be held in the Bankiug-house, on Wedues-
day, the 9Th day of January, 1879, between
the hours of II o'clock A. M. and P. MS
dec.14-4t. ]. L. GIBSON, Cashier. 7
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

Thirty-four years of constantly increasing
use have established reputation for DR. Bulls
Cough Syrup second to no similar prepara-
ton. 1t relieves, instantly and cures, all
coughs, colds, etc.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14
arg Goods, Groceries, Boots, SHOES, &t 60.
S, NJ. REYNOLDS & co.
MIDDLETOWN, DEL.
THREE STORES IN ONEi
DRY GOODS STORE,


No. l Cochran Square.
An Elegant Assortment of Ladies' Beaver
and Matelasse
CLOAKS,
AT So so 50 Is S4 90 SIS IS S5 Is Sc 90
so 10 100 75O II 90 Is IS
BLEACHED MUSLINS,
5, 8, Z, and cents per yard.
UNBLEACHED MUSLINS,
5, c, I, and cents per yard.
CANTON FLANNELS,
5, ct, Z, 8, 70, II and IL cents per yard
PRINTS,
4, Il 5, 81, 6, ST, and cents per yard.
DRESS GOODS,
From Ten Gents to One Dollar per yard.
BALMORHL SKIRTS,
As, 65, 90 cts, 81 20. 81 rs, ST.
UNDERWEAR.
Ladies' Vests .................. 80 cts TO 81 l24
Misses - .....,........"..-l22 & 10
HOSIERY.
Ladies' TO 80 cts.
Misses ...... .........lO " 45 -
Comprising all the latest novelties in
fancy hose.
GLOVES.
A splendid assortment of Ladies', Misses
and Children's, consisting of Berlin, Cloth,
Silk and Wors'ed, Silk, Two and Three
Button Castor Buck Gauntlets, Kid, and
many other varieties, from I23 cts. TO 81 so
pair.
COLLARS & -RUCHES.
Linen Collars-........'.'...-.,. lO 10 70 CTS
humlnRS..-.... .-.... ~ 10 20 CTS
Crepe Lisse Rulings .................2O TO 80 cts
NECKTIES.
A beautiful selection of Ladies' Silk and
Lace ,;eckties to which we in7ite their atten-
tion.
SHOES.
Our stock of Ladies', Misses Children's
Shoes is so full and varied that it were i'm
possible to convey 10 the public anything
like an adequate idea of them by naming
prices in an advertisement, and We can only
invite a visit of inspection, feeling sure that
we can suit the taste and purse of every one.
Middletown transcript., 1878-12-14

The Anchor Mill, at Minneapolis,
Mimi, owned and operated by Chas.
A. Pillsbury & Co, was burned on
Monday night. Loss estimated at
$4,000.