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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
ASSESSING SCRIP.

The Board of Directors of the Williamsburg Gas
light Company in January. 1870; January, 1871, and
July, 1871 passed resolutions authorizing scrip dvi-
dends to the amount Of $10oO.000 to be made
TO the stockholders in proportion to the
amount Of stock held by EACH These divi-
dends issued In the form of certificates.
These certificates considered taxable by the
Brooklyn Board of Assessors, who determined that
they colorado debts which represented surplus
profits or reserved funds still retained by the
pany aud used by the company and for which the
company were liable. writ of certiorari. for tho
review by the General Term OF the Kings County
Supreme Court of the proceedings Of the Board Of
Assessors. sued out by the company.
The action Of the Board of Assessors has been af.
hrmed by Judge Gilbert
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
A DRY ARRANGEMENT.

The magistrate of the Nfty-seventh Street Court
busy porting legal document yesterday
when John Brady drunk and wet was arraigned be-
fore him. Brady shook the rain drops off his scanty
garments, looked at the Judge and said, "EhY
There answer by the Court.
'Heml"
Still no recognition of Brady.
"Eha" again queried the prisoner. as if lodging
question
The same ignoring of his presence.
Then he grew very red in the face and said in a
very loud tone:-'sSee here! I'm around! What are
you going to do with me? was drunk, and don't
deny it, but don't want to be hanging around this
bar, as it's damned dry sort Of arrangement
He quickly sent below.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
THE PRIZE RING.

No hitch has yet occurred in the match between
Johnny Clark. Of Philadelphia and the Unknown for
the light weight championship. and from present
appearances nothing will happen to prevent the
battle coming of. The third deposit of $3.50 side
was posted at the Clipper office yesterday making
$500 side now in the hands of Mr.. Frank Queen,
the temporary stakeholder. The fourth and last de-
post of $500 side is due January 1879. at the
same place. when final stakeholder win be chosen
and the of the Unknown disclosed.
After these important matters shall have
been satisfactorily settled the contestants will
toss for choice of ground, which must be in
Canada, within 600 miles Of Philadelphia The
losing party in this toss must receive notice of the
locality selected ten days before the battle which
gives the winner only four days to make up his mind
to the place January a Is fixed for the event
The men will weigh on Monday, January 10. and II
either exceeds l28 lbs he win forfeit tho money de-
posted.
Since the signing Of the articles Of agreement Of
this match some little interest has been expressed in
sporting circles to the probable party that will
oppose Clark in the ring but the friends Of the latter
do not seem to care much who Is named. las, they
say "he cannot weigh more than 12S lbs" Within
the past week Clark and Patsy Sheppard have played
successful engagement in Philadelphia their excel
lent sparring giving great satisfaction.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
TAXATION IN QUEENS COUNTY,

The Queens County Board of Supervisors com.
peted their annual labors yesterday by apportonng
the tax among the respective towns. The total
amount Of the State tax is sl15,298 IL The appro-
priaons TO pay audited claims interest on bonds and
current expenses are s2f7,s3l % The total sum
10 be raised by each town for all purposes Is as
follows .-Newtown, s103,738 CO., Oyster Bay.
SCI 942 -; North Hampstead, s5l,37S By; Long ISL
and city, SI3.C47 IS; Hampstead $623i0 90; jamaica
e53 i52 TO: Flushing. {ll5,y52 10. The rate 800
In each town IL M follows Jamaica, 81 10; Hemp
stead, 81 ~; Newtown, 81 go Oyster Bay, 81 6O
North Hampstead. "a rs; Long Island City. 81 81;
FlushipQ. a. AZ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
A PLEA OF INSANITY.

In the Hunterton County Court House at Fleming.
ton n. j., the prosecution in the case Of BENJAMIN
Peterson. who is on trial there for the murder Of
Peter Dixon in May last closed yesterday and the de-
fence opened by declaring s intention 10 prove that
wnen the accused committed the murder he was
laboring under o fit Of insanity Several witnesses
were called Tor this purpose, and they testified 10
having ~ various times seen Peterson act Ia an &c.
centric and irrational manner and also that his ind
naa become partially deranged on account of his
wites nnlathfulness. The will be resumed this
morning. WA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
GAMBLERS IN COURT.

Tho prisoners who arrested by Inspector
waddy and the Brooklyn Police Central Office Squad
Monday night in gambling house were mr.
ragned before Police Justice Walsh yesterday John
Watson, the proprietor of the place and exAdcrman
Moses Richards, who was attending the door by
which the officers entered the gambling room gave
bail to appear before the Grand Jury The other
prisoncrs-Henry De La Motto. William Brown.
Charles Smith, John Spencer and James T. Raw.
mond--Yere fined $40 each.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
CHALLENGE TO THE WORLD.

Mr.. Christopher Barrass, Of the Beehive Inn, Cloth
Market, Newcastle, will match Robert Watson Boyd,
Of Gateshead, to any man in the world over the
Tyne championship course in from three to six months
from the first deposit. for from f100 to 81 900 side;
or he will match Boyd to row any man in the world
two matches, one over the Thames championship
course and the other the Tyne championship
course for GOO side each match Mr. Barrass does
desire to interfere with the present engagement
between Elliott and Higgins, but either one other
of these engagements Is open to these men, as well
to anybody else who chooses to accept them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
PIGEON SHOOTING.
sEM-MoNTHLY MEETING OF THE SHREWSBURY
GUN CLUB.

RED BANK, N. J., Dec. 10, 1873.
Despite the drenching rain the members Of the
Shrewsbury Gun Club Of Red Bank met to-day in a
clearing Of woods between the Southern and Central
railroads and shot of their regular semimonthly
contest for the gold championship badge Of the
club. Owing to the late hour at which the
shooting began the contest for the badge was
the only contest that took place. For this
there were eight competitors. at fifteen balls; Parker
trap; ties shot of at five birds each. The badge
won by Mr.. John b. Bergen. pretty tribe in the
shape of an ornamental leather badge is given to the
member making the lowest score. To-day Mr. Davis,
generally one of the best marksrnen of the club won
this trophy.
The following was
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

Some time in February next the New York Athletic
Club will give grand assault at arms. comprising
the amateur championships in sparring at the differ
ent weights fencing with fos. bayonet SABRE
broadswords. and probably special purses will be ar
ranged for professional boxers. The entertainment
will take place q large hall or theatre.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
BASEBALL AT TROY.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TROY, Dec. 10, 1878
large and enthusiastic meeting Of the members
of the Troy City Baseball Club was held here TO-
night.
BY the stockholders vote Of 80 against the club
will enter the League for the season of 1879.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
EMMErr AND STRONG FOR e1OO.

Negotiations in progress for match over
q mile and quarter, Walney Channel, in best and
best boats for ESQ side, between Frank Emmett. Of
Jarrow, and Anthony Strong. of Barrown Furness.
Mr.. John Simpson, Of the Queens Arms, Jarrow.
acting the Tyne sculer has received articles from
the Barrow man. in which is proposed to have the
January 9, Emmett being allowed f6 as ex-
penses. The terms and conditions all meet with Mr..
simpsons approval, excepting the amount for ex
penses and when he has consulted with Emmett it is
just possible that this suggestion will also be
cepted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11
WILLING AID FAIR.

At this fair there was large crowd in attendance.
but much more quiet than usual in such places for
the that not single lottery chance book is
allowed the floor, and the everlasting
cry OF "Please take chance, sr!'' is
wanting. A set of pictures is exhibited for which
each one who pays can vote to whom he would like
TO have them presented. At present the contest lies
between Mrs General John A. Foster of the memorial
table, and Mrs. Carter.
'sRebecca at the Well" personated by Miss Belle
Shotwe is still sitting ready to dispense liquid favors
in return for hard cash. Aunt Sally Winslows table,
with her Old Folks concert every evening attracts
great attention Mrs. Fosters table is composed
entirely OF donated goods all of which to be sold
outright.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

well furnished grocery table, furnished and donated
by Messrs. Thurber. Welsh, Neander, Van kleck ana
J. G. Powers Plated ware toys. fancy goods, mats.
rugs, cabinet ware. and articles useful as well as
ornamental may be found at the fair. The prices
marked on the several articles little under the
retail prices of the stores Tonight the ladies wil
add concert, under the direction of Mr.. A. H.
Bischof, to the other attractions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
The Fire

Pursuant to a call, a number of our
citizens met in LaBelle's Hall on last
Saturday evening and took the initiatory
steps for forming a fire company. A
committee was appointed to draft a
constitution and a set of Bylaw 9 and
instructed to report at the next meeting
which will be held at the same place ON
next Saturday evening, at which time
the constitution and BY laws will be
adopted and the officers of the company
elected. Subscription papers were circu-
lated a number of weeks ago, and money
raised sufficient to purchase a large
double. action force pump and 800 feet Of
hose which has been received and is now
ready for o thoroughly organized compa-
ny to operate. At the meeting on last
Saturday night, Hance Murphey was
elected chief engineer and O. NJ. Walters
assistant, for the purpose Of having a
parade and giving an exhibition of the
pump on the 4th. All persons who haye
signed the Toll should report to Hance
on the evening Of the 4th for duty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Territorial News.

Yankton Press: A big dog, with cant
balistic tastes. last night undertook to eat
one of carrier boys, but the little fellow
objected so v~ociferously that the dog
desisted and sought his supper elsewhere.
As il was, the boys leg was badly hurt.
But, then little boys are cheap, and big
dogs are great public necessities. Every
body's got 'em-not the boys, but the
dogs.
Herald: In the recent awards of con
tracts for Indian supplies Yankton bidders
were successful in,securing the following
William Miner, 100000 pounds of flour
at So. 25 per cwt; N j Cramer zoo, 000
pounds Of wheat at 81 80 and $50, 000
pounds at $1.46 per hundred J C McVay
10O,0 600 pounds of corn at 81 "a per hund-
red weight.
Herald: Over twenty-seven thousand
pounds of wool, of the present years
shearing, were shipped from Yankton to
Philadelphia on Tuesday under the direc.
ton of Michael Reister for the following
countrymen the German Russians OF
Yankton county: George Jassman fol
himself and neighbors in The Odessa
neighborhood shipped over 1921 pounds
and Darius Walker shipped over 10000
pounds being the aggregate productions
of a Mennonite community in the same
vicinity. Wool growing is speedily be-
coming n of the important industries
of our German Russian settlers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Our Virginia Correspondent,


Fourth Of July Picnic-CIaimJu m ping
-VisitOrs-CrOps.Ac.
VIRGINIA, D. T. July list, 1878.
EDITOR COURIER: You may think
we are all dead in this part of the county
but l can assure you that such is not the
case. No deaths or marriages to record,
only to say a feeling of relief prevails
over the entire community. Congress
has adjourned" and now we can steady
our nerves long enough to write. resting
assured that nothing from that august
body can harm US for the next five or six
months to come.
The several Sunday Schools of this
vicinity are preparing for a picnic on the
4th in Droucher's grove, and if the
weather is fine a good time will be had.
Mr.. Cutler, of Ohio, will deliver an
address to the children on the occasion.
VIM. Hamilton is considerably exer-
cised over the contesting of his timber
claim by n of his neighbors ]. S.
Willias, aud we'll he may for it is IN un-
neighborly act.
Hon. G. 2. Bennett and lady of the
Point are visiting friends here.
If the wet weather continues tho
wheat crop will be almost a failure as it
Is badly rusted nov Corn, oats and
barley are looking fine.
More Anon,
THORNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
A Terrible Cough.

How often we hear the above remark
during these extreme changes of weather
Colds, Coughs and Sore Threats were
never more prevalent among Children
than now. Now we are going to urge
you to try a remedy which has excited
comments by physicians all over the
country, who acknowledge their surprise
at the wonderful and happy results from
It's use. That remedy is the well known
preparation, HALE'S COUGH CORDI.
AL. You. own druggist, II. H. Blair
will tell you that it Is the best cough
medicine he ever sold; and will warrant
a cure or return your money to you in
case of a failure after using one half of
the bottle. 1t is very pleaiant to the
taste, making a very desirable remedy
for children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Territorial Fair.

It is now settled that the text Terri.
torial Fair will be held at Vermillion.
We are sure this must give satisfaction
to all parts of the Territory, and cannot
fail to be gratifying to the people Of
Southern Dakota especially. Here in the
midst of some of the best grain and stock
fields on the continent, with railroad
communication with the Territorial CAPT.
tai, and all the leading towns of Western
Iowa, and on the banks of the mighty
though wickedly cratic Missouri-in the
midst Of thrift. enterprise hospitality and
inviting natural surroundings-the great
competitive show cannot fail Is be q grand
succeSs.-Standdrd,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

THE coroner's jury In the case of Hans
Olson, who was murdered neal Yankton
about the 18th Of last Juno, returned .
verdict to the effect that the murdered
man came to his death by being struck
over the head with \ sharp instrument,
supposed to he an AK, 10 the hands of
some unknown person. Suspicion point,
cd to Karl Johan Olson, an illegitimatc
sun Of the murdered man, and he was at
once arrested and palccd in confinement
TO await his preliminary examination
which took place TO day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03


The "Old Muddy" has sgain alopped
oyer il banks on this side Of vermillion,
and : number Of farmers between this
CITY and the place where the water came
y are experiencing quite . spell Of
danpncss. and 60 visiting on Nat boats.
They also stand In tho doors of their
houss and spear fish. Considerable
damage will be done TO the crops in this
locality unless the water recedes or dries
up very soon. The water il within q
mile O this torn, about where il was
swo yeass agc when va had tho big oyer.
nov although there il NOT near the
anount a water now n came down a.
that. time. aIs B
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
NOTICE

have leo acres of the best cumberland on the
Missouri River for sale. VIII dispose OF the
same as a whole or in lots Of ten acres and at
reasonable figures, or Will exchange for good
prairie land. 1t lays about four miles from
Jefferson and eight from Elk Point. There Is
no danger Of its being washed away.
For particulars enquire OF the subscriber or OF
Il. w. Miller, Atty.
s. A. FLENNER,
City Mills,
Elk Point, Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

In its last issue the Sioux Falls Panta.
graph appears enlarged to eight columns,
and sporting . new head. The Panta.
graph means to keep pace with the
growing importance of Sioux Falls. The
nep head for the paper looks well and is
. great improvement, but the old head of
the editor Is good enough and should
not be changed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
nRrCK, BRICKS. BRICK! -.

Come on. all you fellows what want to
come Old Grimes on your chimneys, keep
your wells from cayipg in and your houses
from tumbling down. W. have now ON
hand : large amount Of irst-class chin.
ney, we'll and building brick, and will
sell at prices to suit tho times. Also, oil
kinds Of lime kept constantly on band.
j. ]. NoRToN y Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

BLACK Car raspberries are becoming
plentiful. There are a great many of
them picked from wild bushes in the
woods along the Missouri river. We
understand that the wild ones are very
abundant this year. Raspberries and
cream are not bad to take.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

VIZ hope none of our citizens viii SO
far forget their manhood to morrow, as
to become intoxicated, and if they do,
let the AarShal see to IL that they are
properly cared for. as it is very unpleas.
ant to he annoyed by them on such
occasions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

Many persons say Il haven't got the
consumption when asked to cure theil
cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure
Do they not know that Coughs lead tc
Consumption and a remedy that will cure
Consumption will certainly and surely
cnre cough or any lung or throat trouble
We know it will cur when all Others
fail and our faith in it is SO positive that
We will refund the price paid if you re
ceive no benefit. Is this not a fair propo.
sition. Price 10 cents, so cts. and 81.
per bottle For lame chest, back or side,
use Shiloh's porus plaster. Price 25cts.
Fer sale by II. II. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

THE baud boys came out the other
evening on the street and played some
very fine pieces. The boys arc improv.
ing wonderfully, and the bands that can
beat them. are very few and far between.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

NJ. B. CUNT, ESQ. a prominent farmer
of Virginia township, this county, gave
this Office a pleasant call yesterday. Mr..
Q, has been suffering severely for the
past month from a kick on the. leg by a
cow. He is still compelled to use crutch-
es in order to navigate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

Billy VINsoN is also one of the forlorn
ones. Mrs. v. has gone off east on a visit
and Billy sits on the fence and sings,
"I'm lonely" &c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

G. w. BEsGs, has now completed the
addition to his store room, and got things
fixed up around his premises in A l
style. 1t is the finest store room in town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Church Directory

METHODIST EPIscoPAL.-Serviccs at the Church
on Pleasant Street, between jackson and Frank
lin Streets, every Sabbath at 1880 A and Z Pm.
Sabbath school at 8 O'Clock P. n. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening.
W.. +. GLEASON.
Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03
Estray Notice.

Taken up by the subscriber in Jefferson Twp.
Union County, Dakota. about ten days ago, One
Brown Mare in very thin. condition aye about
ten years. The owner is requested to call prove
property and take the same away.
Dated July 3, 1878. q. L. BEAvEs.
=. U. Address, jefferson d. T..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

TnE arrangements are complete for hav.
ing q grand and glorious time at the cele.
bration in this city, tomorrow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

HANcE MunPuEY is going cup in a
balloon" to morrow the 4th. lie will
take a supply of notes and chattel mort.
cages with him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

G. II. FREEMAN g. Co.'S, new advertise.
mcnt cannot fail to attract attention this
week. Go to their store and buy your
goods aud come away happy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

A LARGE amount of wheat has been
brought to this market from Nebr eska
during the past two weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

A CLOSE CALL.-The Missouri river is
still making terrible in roads ON the Da.
kota Southern at vermillion the company
being compelled to move their track
about once a day IL order to keep it out
of the river. On last Saturday the train
passed over the bad place going up and
in less than ten minutes after it had
crossed about 100 feet Of the track tum.
bled into the river. It was certainly a
very close call They have now been
driven into the bluffs 90 far that to 60
any farther would be useless Is the river
persistently follows them up. and the
project now, Al we understand. is to
make . gradual ascent of the bluffs some
| five or six miles this side of Vermillion
and 70 into that town on high ground
This seems to be the best and perhaps
only way now out Of the difficulty theJ
are into.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

LOUIS SHINEY, of Sioux Point, was a
~sojourner in this city Tuesday and Wed.
ncsday Of this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

You can see the corn just shooting
right up these days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

HANcE MURPHEY's ascent in the
balloon will be witnessed by a crowd
of enthusiastic and joyful citizens to
morrow. No pains will be spared in
giving Hance a good send of.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

READ G.. II. Freeman's machinery
advertisement. He has a number of
second hand machines that will be sold
for. cash or on time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

II. D. WINTERS, ESQ, a Minnesota
capitalist has been prospecting around
town for the past week. He will leave
considerable money in the county when
he departs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

JERRY RYAN sells for Beggs s. Cation,
the Empire Reaper & Mower, one Of the
best machines in tue market. He also
sells a tirst. class sulky hay rake and other
farm machinery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

THE 4th will be ushered in to morrow
morning with the booming of the cannon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

THE Springfield Times will not be
issued this week on account Of publica-
ten day coming on the 4th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-07-03

THE Missouri is falling slowly.

TIE county dads" are in session this
week.