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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
A Large Stock of Ready
Made Clothing, Mems, Youths
and Boys, just received at
FREEMAN'S.
From Windy Bend.

EDITOR CoURIER.-TIaving a little leis.
ure thought | would give you q few
items from here. On the. 18th inst. we
had a terrible storm passed over this
s~ection-we termed it a tornado, or its
near relation, a Jimmy Cane" 1t picked
up a granery on A. J. Browns place, 16
X %, turned it half way round and set it
down in a very delapidated condition. 1t
also took a frame tool shed IL x % and
'histed" it over into the lake 3 or 4
rods from where it stood. 1t also blew
the stables down there being two span Of
horses in it at the time, but they happened
to escape any serious damage. The head,
or and threshing machine sheds were
next dem ,lished, doing considerable
damage to both machines. The storm, in
its fury also visited Mr.. Browns other
place, ouccupie1 by Mr.. d. w. Chamber.
lain, and committed depredations
ous. 1t whirled a granely 16 X % up
into the air and carried it six or eight
rods and set it down just abought hard
enough to make good kidding wood out
of the concern,-The roof IF the kitchen
part Of the house was ripped off and
thrown 90 or 80 rods where it lay an I'm
recognizable mass. II drove boards into
the ground from 4 to 6 feet, and but for
the presence Of mind Of Miss Alice Cham
berlain, there being no men folks at
home at the time, | do believe the house
would have been blown to pieces. The
catch to the door was bursted off in the
start and Miss Chamberlain gathered a
hammer and nails and by a superhumau
effort held the door shut and drove two
nails into it. These not being sufficient
to hold it she called for her mother and
younger sister, both being badly scared
to help her, aud by the united effort
of the three they held the door shut un.
til the strom was over. The storm went
on up to Nj .Rrichardsons and blew down
II of his large.sheds & killed two year
odd steer. 1t pulled up his wind mill by
the roots, and the last l saw of it it was
on Its way towards the upper country. 1t
took large hay stacks up and shook them
around like a dog would a rat. Work is
going on here now just the same as if
nothing had happened. Mr.. Richardson
is busy building his pasturcs-he has
already got 40 acres enclosed and has the
posts set around two lots more Of about
200 acres in each. He means business,
and is an energetic and go ahead man.
Crops never looked better any place
than they do here now.
Yours Truly,
EYE WITNESS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
From SPHINX.

EDITOR CouRIER.-According to your
request, as a subscriber Of your paper, l
will drop you o few lines, although the
news is very scarce in this locality. Such
news as a man burning up his own hay
stacks, or a child being born are only
common-'tis not like the spicy news you
get weekly from "Sioux Pointer"
Whether the cause of this is due to our
living on the prairie which makes it
difficult for us to find a place Of refuge,
or that our neighborhood is destitute of
such smart men as other localities are in
possession of, is more than l know.-but
I'll let that matter drop. The fields are
looking good, and you know that is the
farmers hope. Oh yes, not only the
farmer but Eye Elk Point fellows" for
the farmers all say that Elk Point paid
the highest price for wheat this winter,
and l know that it has something else
within its bosom. Everything is quiet
upon the Potomac. Yours,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
4 Very valuable History.

We have received from the National
publishing company of Chicago, the ad
vanced sheets Of their latest publication.
The work is entitled The Pictorial his.
tory of the world, by James ID. McCabe
the wcll-known historian. This book
is literally what it processes to be-a
complete History of the world-for it
gives a clear and concise account of every
nation that has fourished on the globe.
The history of each country is related
separately, and in the ~clearest and most
comprehensive manner, and the deeds of
all the great actors in the events of ancient
and modern history are brought before
the reader in the most vivid style. An,
cient history is related in full, and the
accounts of the Middle Ages, the Cru.
sades, and the great nations of modern
times, are equally valuable and interest
ing. There is not a dry page in the book.
1t is as fascinating as a romance, and at
the same time one Of the most valuable
works of reference ever published. We
are constantly called npon to discuss
the great questions Of history. and the
wars and quarrels of the nations of the
old world require us to be continually
refreshing our historical knowledge. In
Its mechanical execution the book re-
fleets great credit upon its publishers.
1t is a superb volume of 1860 large double
column pages, printed on paper Of the
very best quality. The book contains
over $50 of the finest and most beautiful
cngrayings ever published in this coun-
try. They arc new, having been made
expressly for this work, and embrace
battles and other historical scenes; por.
traits of the great men of ancient aud
modern times; and views of the principal
cities Of the world. These engravings
are genuine works of art, and were made
at a cost Of over $25. 900. The great mum
Der and high character of these engrav-
ings make this the most valuable arr
publication of the century. The work
contains a coMplete History Of the late
war between Russia and Turkey, which
is the only history OF this struggle now
In print.
1t is for sale by subscription only, and
agents will find that this book will sell
readily when all others fail, from the fact
that it is a work that the people really
want. See the publishers advertisement
in another column.
Ladies' Trimmed ats, Sprily Styles at
Icggs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
A Terrihl COngh.

How often we hear the above remark
during these extreme changes Of weather
Colds, Coughs and Sor7 Throats 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 aud happy results from
its use. That remedy is the well knbwn
preparation, HALE'S COUGH CORDI.
AL. Your " druggist, II. H. Blair,
will tell you that it Is the best cough
medicine he ever sold and will warrnn,
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, 1878-04-24

ENJOY LIFE VIVA a truly beautiful
world we live in. Nature gives us
grander mountains, glcns and oceans, and
thousands of means for enjoyment. We
can desire no better when i'll perfect
health but how often do the majority of
people feel like giving it up disheartened,
discouraged and worried out with disease,
when there is no occasion for this feel
ing, as every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof that Green's August
Flower will make them as free from dis
ease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint is the direct cause of seventy
five per cent of such maladics as Bilious
ness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Cos
tiveuess, Nervous Prostitution, Dizziness
of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart,
and other distressing symptoms. Three
docscs of August Flower will prove ITS
wonderful effects. Sample bottles, 10
cents. Try it. Sold by II. II. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
The Grand Gathering at Clear
Lake. Iowa.

The great summer resort of the North.
west, during the season of 1878, as follows
The National Camp Meeting commencing
Wednesday, July 10th, and closing July
18th. For entertainment, address Rev.
X. Swcaringen, Chairman Executive Com
mite, DEBORAH. Iowa. For supplies
address J. Q. Wescott, Upton, Iowa. For
tents and tenting ground, address Rev. j.
7. Simmons, kcokuk, Iowa. For further
information address
REV. S. w. HEALD,
Corresponding Secy.
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

In accordance with the Canons Of the
Episcopal Church, a meeting WAS held in
st. Andrews Chapel after divine service
on Easter Monday, to elect a Missionary
Board for the ensuing Ecclesiastical year.
In the absence of the secretary, Mr.. L.
l.. Holt was appointed secretary pro tenn.
On motion Mr.. James McLarty was
elected Warden; Alexander Hughes, Sec.
rotary, and S. w. Hoffman, Treasurer,
to be recommended to the Bishop exer-
cising jurisdiction.
On motion of Alexander Hughes the
following resolutions were adopted:
Reso2red, that we learn with deep re.
grets that the Rector OF st, Andrews
Mission, Rev. W. w. Fowler, is about to
sever his connection Herewith. That We
recognize in him an able minister aud a
christian gentleman. who has during the
past three years labored earnestly to
build up this Church and to promote the
principles of religion and morality in
this community. That we have been
taught by his example and by precepts to
have n better and higher view of this life.
its duties aud responsibilities. Our asso-
Citations with him aud his family will
always be remembered with pleasure.
We TRUST that his efforts in his Lew field
of labor to which he has been assigned
will be renewed with abundant success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

FINE SToCK.- On the 10th Of this
month, Geo. Stickney, Esq, of this city,
purchased a full blooded Durham Bull
Oneida Duke" from the brothers of
New Melary, Dubuque county, Iowa, and
the said animal arrived in Elk Point on
the cars n day last week aud was ken
to Mr. Stickney's farm a mile east of the
city. Oneida Duke" will be two years
old IN the Goth day Of May, next, and
weighs about 14e0 pounds. and is as
pretty as a picture. He is undoubtedly
the finest blooded animal ever brought
to.the Territory his sire being imported &
purchasedby Alexander, the great stock
raiser Of Kentucky, for $4,000. Mr.. S.
deserves the highest commentator from
the farmers of this county in his efforts
to introduce fine blooded stock. But a
few weeks since we noticed that he had
received some fire blooded pigs. We
advise those who desire to see as fine and
sleek an animal as they ever laid eyes on,
to 60 down to Mr.. Stickney's and look at
Oneida Duke" We learn that Mr..
Stickney intends to keep him for service
for those who want to raise fines took.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Social ENTERTAINMENT.-The ladies
of the N. L. Church society, instead of
their regular sociable will have a social
gathering at the church on Friday even
ing Of next week. The programme will
be select reading, singing, &c. A good
enjoyable time is expected and all are
invited Admission 8 cents at the door.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

The School house grounds now pres.
ent a decidedly improved appearance.
Nh. Stickney has put in much larger
trees than his contract called for, and it
is IA first class job in every particular.
Our school house and the grounds sur
rounding it are something we feel proud
of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

DR. SToUGH has purchased a large sup
ply of pine lumber, doors, windows. sash,
&c, which will arrive in a day or two,
for the establishment of a new pine lum-
her yard in our city. J. NJ. 1'alcott. Esq,
has the supervision of the new yard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Mrs. G. H. TRUE, proprietor of
the Vermillion Republican, made
this office a very pleasant and
agreeable call to-day. She came
down on business and will return
this afternoon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

The cold world little realizes the sense
of dcsolation that shuts down on a man
who thinks he has been handed too much
change by his grocer, when he lodges
around the corner and finds it right to a
penny.-Erchanqe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Has Just received another fine lot of
ladies' and childrcns hats. Call and look
them over if you wish to see something
nice, neat and nobby.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
DO not fail to look Through the new
Hats and Bonnets at Mrs. F. nj. BEGGs'

j, N. CHURCHILL, ESQ, the gentleman.
~ general agent of the Marsh Har v ster
Co, is in town looking after the affairs
Of that company. "Clnrch" is a good egg.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

MAY pARTY.-The sabbath school
children of our city will have a picnic
anc May party one week from mex Satur.
day, Nay 4th. Preparations arc being
made to have a grand time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
are engaged in clearing

WoRKMEN are engaged in clearing off
the ground for Capt. Talcott's new brick
yard. The place selected is on the vacant
lots just south Of the depot. Mr.. r. has
employed a tirst-class brick maker and be
proposes to manufacture none but first
class brick.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

GEO, II. FREEMAN. ESQ, went to Lake
City, MINI, last week and will return
this week with Mrs. Freeman, who has
been to that city visiting a sick brother.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Miss adobe BEGGs will celebrate her
seventh birth day on next Tuesday, April
30th. Invitations will be extended to her
young friends TO enjoy the day with her.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

NoTIcE.-Parties wanting shade
trees set out had better order them
soon, before it is too late.
c. LUTZ.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

THE large double ditch, made last fall,
from the Sioux river to the town line
roa1 west Of us in the direction of the
Norwegian lake is doing good work these
days in draining the bottom between
this city and the bluffs north. The ditch
is full of water and it is running towards
the Sioux in a swift current. At the
mouth of the ditch where it empties into
the river. it has washed out a deep chan,
mel six or eight feet deep and some forty
rods back from the river, and still c%ontin-
ues to cut away. We are satisfied that if
the ditch was completed to the lake as
the original intention contemplated, we
would have a creek from the lake to the
river Of constant running water and
which would drain the entire bottom and
convert it into good tillable farms. We
urge the matter OF the completion of this
ditch upon our county commissioners,
and we hope they will make the neces.
sary appropriation so that work may be
commenced as soon AS it is dry enough.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

NERMuLIoN Cry has placed their
saloon license Mt $125. Several Of the
City Council wanted it raised to 5000,
but the modcrates prevailed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

WHEAT Manufacturing the past
week our wheat buyers have been paying
from 80 to 95 cents per bushcl for wheat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

THAT garrulous old coon, who prcsides
over the destinics of the Ponca Journal,
has suddenly emerged from some cavern
Gus retreat in the bowels of the earth,
where he has been delving in subterra-
mean passages and recesses in search Of
mental pabuium for the children, and
scented something from afar off, perhaps
Sheriff Bovce's big head. He devotes
nearly a column of his Journal to the
criticism of the COURIER in regard to the
conduct of a few citizens Of Ponca, while
Sheriff Bovee. Of this city, was endeavor
ing to arrest a horse thief in that place.
His article contains nothing in refutation
of;what we charged in our account of the
affair, but is simply a lot of drivcling
swash thrown off from n foul stomach.
A former article in his paper admitted
that one man compromised the crime Of
stealing for $50, which is a criminal offense
under the statutes Of our Territory, and
OuHut " NC, ! INV, All ANSoA~SN"' AAS "'ao
admits that some Of the people tried to
prevent Sheriff Bovec from making the
arrest he desired, and now endcavors to
crawl out Of the small hole by saying
that he was trying to kidnap something.
In our article We did not charge oil
tho people of Ponca as being parties to
| the contemplate affair alluded to, for, OF
course we Know that there are lots OF
good law, abiding citizens in that toHn,
and we had supposed that our ancient
br ther Of the quill was one Of them.
However, we have devoted too much
space now to his simpering twaddle. and
would advise him to pin back his ears
aud 90 down into his hole.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Ir will be to the advantage of every
one to read G. W. Beggs' new advertise
ment in this paper, and 60 straight off
and look at his new goods.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

A splendid assortment of ladies fancy
Hose, Tics, aud Ready made suits, at
Mrs. +. NJ. BEGGs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

WE noticed as we passed through JEFF
~tcr>on, OF the cars, last Monday, that a
fine new picket fence had been built
around the Catholic Church at that place
and that several new houses were in pro.
cess Of erection. Jefferson is a fiouiishing
l.t;ie town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

ENDLESS quantities of mems, womeps
and chlldrens shoes at prices far below
anything ever yet brought to Dakota at
G. w. Bees.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Mr.. BENZ. BniGGs having started in
the furniture business in our city OF a
small scale has by strict attention to bust
ness aud selling goods cheap, gradually
worked into a large trade, and is now
carrying a large stock and n good assert
ment of goods in his line. If you want
anything in the furniture line give him n
call, and he will do the square thing by
you. He also frames pictures and does
all kinds of cabinent work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
Local Matters.

ANOTHER new lot of dry goods at c..
w. Beggs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

H"t"f P"PUf"e'oH 1,~VO
Mr.. Davis has performed his duty as
assessor in a business like manner, and
he exhibits as neat a book as we have
seen. 1t is full and complete and in
accordance with law in every respect.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

ALEX. HUGnEs, ESQ. Of Ibis city, has
received an invitation TO deliver a
temperance Lecture in Vermiliion on
next Sunday. He informs US that owing
to a pressure of other business that he is
compelled to forego the pleasure of ad
dressing a Nermillion audience On this
subject at that time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Hon. ALIEN. HuGHEs will deliver a
temperance lecture ut Edwards School
House in Virginia township, on Saturday
evening OF this week. Quite a temper
ance interest is being awakened up in
that part of the county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

HENRY MuHs, head clerk in Geo, r.
Freeman's establishment, started for
Chicago on Monday for the purpose OF
buying a stock of goods for the store,
Henry has had large experience in the
busincss, and the customers Of Mr.. Free
nan may expect a fac assortment of his
selection. He will return about Saturday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

GIRLS and Misses hats, from 90 cents
up to $3.50 at Mrs. +. NJ. BEaes'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

,. p. PUTNAM, ESQ, of this city, will
cancel his engagement as travelling sales
man for the firm Of Towlc Il Roper,
Chicago, and take a position with Post
trader w. +. Cation at Yankton Agency.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

MIR. BEGcs has her millinery establish.
r,cnt, two doors east Of Bcgges' store,
fitted up in elegant style and stocked
with an excellent assortment OF goods in
her line. Her millincr and dress maker,
Mrs. Webster. Of Peoria, His, has ar.
rived, and IS prepaid to trim hats, cut and
fit dresses in the most fashionable style.
Mrs Beggs will be pleased to have the
ladies call and look over her stock and
she will guarantee satisfaction in both
prices and styles.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24
Teachers Examination.

The public examination of persons
Offering themselves as teachers Of the
common schools of Union county will be
held at the Court House in Elk Point, on
Tuesday, the 3oth day Of April, 1878.
Commencing at nine o'clock, a. m. The
expenses are betrayed by the county.
/ will be at the Court House IN Elk
Point or Friday, April 18th, and at the
School House in Richland on Tuesday,
April 9th, at which time persons wishing
to pass an examination at an earlier day
may present themselves. The fee will be
one dollar.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

d. w. DAVIS, ESQ, has just completed
the assessment Of Elk Point Township.
and we CLEAN from his books the follow.
inc figures.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

New spring Goods are now
being received at
FREEMAN'S.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Our 3rdC Car Load Of Horses will
arrive to-day. They are mostly
large young mares. For Sale or
exchange for cattle.
Geo. R. Freeman & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

N. A. KIRK, Esq, of this city. has re.
ceived the appointment of clerk in the
Indian Agents Office at Lower Brulc
Agency, about two hundred miles above
Yankton, and started yestery afternoon
for that place to enter upon his
duties. He went up fiom iankton on
the steamer Far West, which left that
place yesterday upon the. arrival of the
Dakota Southern train. 1t is n good
lucrative position, anG We are glad OF
Mats good fortune although we ito hope
this thing will stop pretty soon-our very
best citizens are being called to positions
up in the Indian country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

THE following is the programme for
the next session of the Union county
Teachers Association, to be held on Satur-
day next.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
school Govtrument,"--by F. Mason.
"How to teach beginners in Grammar"
by Rev. O. s. Bryan.
"Penmanship," by Z. NJ. Cummina
EVENING Session.
can Address" by Rev. g. W. Freeman,
E. M. G. Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-04-24

Total value Real and Personal $212, SOS