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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
From SiOux Point.
Big Sioux, D. T., June 4th. "a

Big Sioux, d. T., June 4th. '78.
EDITOR COURIER Whist is left of
Hells bend is one vast mud hole. Roads
are in a terrible condition.
Would 1t not be economy, on the part
of the county, to give the Big Sioux
bridge one or more coats of paint this
season. It would most certainly last
enough longer to justify the commits
siouers in making the appropriation nee
essary.
Hiram Shipnan had some corn that
was planted apout three weeks and being
slow about getting above ground, Esquire
Adams hogs got in his field and in a few
hours about three arcres come up (by the
roots).
Mrs. Victoria Braxeaw, Of Yankton
Agency, is whiting friends In Big Sioux.
Abmm st. Pierre has returned fn,nl
the Soldiers Home near Cincinnati, Ohio.
where he had been for o than q year,
having an operation performed on his
| eyes. He was aim ost blind when he be-
came N inmate Of I he Home, now he car
see almost as we'll ~ any person.
The Colorado Beetle is rsising Ned
in some potatoe paaches-thsts sli.
Truly, 8. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
FOR SALE
A MILL
AND
TWO FARMS.

One good water power Touring mill on
the Big Sioux River 20 miles north OF
Elk Point, in Dakota, known as the Otis
mill with the land connected with the
same on both sides of the river.
Also two adjoining farms of 100 acres
apiece with q frame house on eacl-one
has 1875 and the other 20 acres under
cultivation. located O mile and a quarter
N. w. of the mill. Price low. Fol-
terms enquire of ]. A. Wallace, Elk Point
or j. j. Otis, at the mill or Sioux Valley
u. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

A REMARKABLE REsULT.-It makes no
differnce how many Physiclans, or how
much medicine you have tried, it is now
an established fact that German Syrup is
the only remedy which has given com.
plet satisfaction in severe cases of Lung
Diseases. 1t is true there are thousands
of persons who are predlsposed to Throat
and Lung Affections, Consumption, Hem.
orrhages. Asthma, Severe Colds settled
on the Breast, Pneumonia, Whoopirg
Cough, &C., who have no personal knowl.
edgeo Of Bochee's German Syrup. To such
we would say that $4,000 dozen were sold
last year without q complaint. Con-
sumptives try just one bottle. Regular
size 20 cents. Sold by all Druggists in
America.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
Terrible couch.

How often we hear the above remark
during these extreme changes of weather
Colds, Coughs and Sore Threats were
never more prevalent among Children
thar now. Now we are going 10 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
It's use. That remedy is the we'll known
preparation, HALE'S COUGH CORDI.
AL. Your W druggist, H. 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. It is very pleaiant to the
taste. making q very desirable remedy
for children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE agricultural out look in Dakota
has never been more favorable than at the
present time and our farmers are aware of
it, 1t the way they talk is any criterion to
60 by. Wheat, oats, barley and rye
never looked better and although the
corn has been kept back by the cold and
wet it is still early, aud the warm weather
OF the past week is bringing it out all
right.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

On A BIG HIGH.-Parties who live near
the Missouri river say that it is higher
nov than it has been for a number of
years, Reports reached Me al.i. ".%rniag
from above that the river has ovcrffown
its banks this side OF Vermillion, inun,
dating several farms, besides the Dakota
Southern railroad for several miles. The
river has also came out of its banks south
of town and threatens damage to farmers
in that vicinity. Howard Mosier, Esq,
who came up this morning from near the
Ponca landing, says the river is terrible
high, but thinks the danger of a very
extensive overflow is past, as the river is
now falling quite rapidly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

District Court convened on Tuesday
morning with Chief Justic p. G. Shannon
on the bench. About sixty cases were on
the calendar. and from present indications
they will all be disposed of by Friday.
Several important jury trials have been
settled, thereby saving the county a large
amount of expense. Judge Shannon not
only has an eye to the strict administra.
tisn of justice and the public business,
but also to the e~xchequcr of the county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
LESTER WAKEMAN.

On Wednesday, June 18th, we
will receive another car load Of
horses. We can show the buyers
the finest car load Jet brought
IN; being mostly large young
mares. Come early and we can
suit you.
Geo. R. Freeman { Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE boys who have been o for the
past two months, working Oh The Sioux
Fails railroad, returned last Saturday.
They report Sioux Falls filled with pee
le and doing Q rushing business in all
lines Of trade.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

QUITE an extensive hail storm visited
the western part of this county and the
eastern part Of Clay county on last Fri
day. Il was about fifteen miles in width,
and in some localities the hail was OF
considerable size, but we have not heard
of any material damage being done.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

MARSHAL WALTERS arrested q young
gentleman, Mr.. Peter M'Graw, last night,
for running his horse through Main street.
The Marshal done right, for running
horses on the streets not only endangers
life but is in violation Of a city ordinance.
He will be brought before Justice Wal.
lace this morning to answer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

E H. Van Antwerp. chief engineer O.
the Dakota Southern Railroad, accompa.
MED by JscklMershon came up on Monday
to look over the ground with a view of
selecting a route for the extention of the
Dakota Southern Railroad to Springfield.
Mr.. Van Antwerp informs us that a very
good and practi, able route can be had to
this place, with no unusual cuts or fills
Springfield Times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE Omaha Indians are doing consider
able travelling back and forth between
their ageucy and the up river agencies
Numbers Of them pass through towr
every day. keeping the female portion o.
the community. with W aek nerves, con
etal.tly on the look out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE Missouri sill continues to make
cncroachments on the Dakota shore just
east of Vermillon, and the pr'Jcct of a
cut of is being agitated considerably.
Vermiilisn will have to in the mat
ter shortly OF be washed into the raging
Missouri.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

WHAT are We going to do the fourth ?
Shall We let everybody 20 of some where
else to spesd the day or shalt we have a
"doings" of our own. We can at least
have a picnic and a general good time.
Somebody move.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

The next Territorial fair will perhaps
be held at Vermillion. 1t is as good a
selection of a place as could be made, and
we hope the executive committee of the
society will fihally decide upon it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

I. s. BENTON who was hurt by being
thrown from his horse last week was
more severely injured than was at first
supposed, and doubts are cntertaind of
his recovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Not . sign Of g1asshopper. and nom
reported from any portion Of the grass
hopper country. Booming times are a
head for Dakota tins fall. for with our
wheat crop that We will have to market,
and the cattle that our farmers will be
able to dispose of We Enthusiastically will
come out on top Of the heap.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Many persons say IL haven't got the
consumption when asked TO cure their
cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
Do they not know that Coughs lead to
Consumption and a remedy that will cure
Consumption will certainly and surely
cnre q cough Or any lung OF throat trouble.
We know it will cure when all Others
fail and our faith in it is sc 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
FIR sale by H. Fl. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

ELDER FREEMAN will preach at Nc
Cook, next Sunday, at 1 o'clock p. M. and
every three weeks thereafter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
Sale of valuable Real
Estate.

We call attention to the sale al
auction, on Thursday, the 18th inst,
of the J. N. Boswell property, on
main street, in this city. The sale
will be positively to the highest bid
der tor cash. It offers a good chance
to obtain a valuable property at a
very low price.
ALEX. HuGHEs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

SoxE good work IL being done on the
streets this week. The back streets are
being graded up. aud the mud holes, of
which there are several around town, are
being filled. Now let us have the side.
walks fixed up in an equally good manner
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Dun sports men are tskin a rest until
the young chickens are sufficiently matur-
ed TO slay.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

A Large Stock Of Ready
Made Clothing, Mems, Youths
and Boys, just received at.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

PROF. A. E RICE, the mind reader
gave an es hibitio,lo' his wonderful art,
or whatever it may be termed, on last
Wednesday evening in La Bellies Hall.
Quite a large and intelligent audience
greeted HIM, and were much surprised
and pleased with his entertainment. The
Prof. is abundantly able to satisfy the
most skeptical mind that he can absolute
~ read your thoughts and tell you what
you are thinking about. A large mum
Der Of tests were made and all found
perfectly satisfactory. The Professors
mind reading is a reality, and no humbug,
as all who witness his manifestations can
testify.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

DREss GooDs In oil grades. Call and
see them. They are marked away down.
GEO. II. FREEMAN & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
MIKE HoFFMAN is filling up the sag ii
the street in front of his residence.

SODA WATER, that delicious and cool.
ing beverage, can now be had at Blair's
Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Our lumber dealers sre doing a rush.
ing trade these days. A considerable
quantity was sold last week that went
up the Vermillion into Clay and Turner
Counties. a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

ENDLESS quantities of mems, womens
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, 1878-06-05

CHARLIE BENNETT will leave for East.
ern Iowa Ia. morrow, Thursday, to buy
another car load of horses for Geo. II.
Freeman l. Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

A slight of hand fellow stopped off
the train one night this week, and show.
ed the boys how to do some of his
wonderful feats, not however. until they
had given him a dollar a piece. Quite a
number of dollars were pocketed by the
CLAP.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
Notice.

Sioux VALLEY, D. T, May 90, 1878.
Lester Wakeman and Nancy NJ. Wake.
man have quit living together as man
and wife by mutual consent. All parties
are hereby warned not to trust or harbor
her on my account.
LtcTER WAKEMAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Something entirely new in La
Hats and Bennets at
F. M. BEGGs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

John Sophy, of Porlandville, Iowa, was
In town on Tuesday. He had business in
our distric. court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE Springfield Times says there will
be more new breaking done in Bon omme
county this season than In any one season
before.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

l SELL the we'll known Adams &
French Harvester and warrant them to
cut grain wet or dry. rain or shine, and to
elevate anything that will fall on the
elevator. Office with e. w. Miller, Elk
Point, d. 7.
GEo. w. KELLOGG.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

In you want q good Organ or Piano
book, get Blake's,-it contains more than
$500 worth of Sheet Music for $1.0O--
sold by W. W. Griggs, Sioux City, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
Dwelling House Fer sale.

A fine Dwelling Honse and lot on
Main street. Elk Point, for sale at a
bargain. Enquire of s. A. Flenner, Elk
Point, Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Our streets present an 10 sually lively
appearance this week owing to court
being in session.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

ANOTHER new lot of dry goods at c.
w. Beggs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia
and Liver complaint. constipation, and
general debility when you can get at our
store Shiloh's System Vitalizer which We
sell on a positive guarantee to cure you.
Price 10 cts. aud IS cts. For sale by
H. III. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

SoxE of the pig pens around town arc
beginning to send forth offensive odors.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THE Grand Lodge of Masons. of Dako-
ia, will meet in Sioux Fall, on next Tues.
day, May the 18th, 1878. Several from
this city will attend.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

See those Ladies Shawls just re-
ceived at BEGGs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

DE-. BEDFORD, of Sioux City, is stop.
ping at the Elk Point House.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
GEo. W. KELLOGG.

TON Thomson, Of the Sioux City, 10 ar-
nal came in to-day just in time to take 10
the Strawberry and Ice Cream festival
at LaBelle's Hall tonight. Tom is a
handsome-but then. it's no use mention.
tiouing the matter, the ladies will have
an Opportunity Of judging for themselves
to night when he appears At the festival.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

PHOTOGRAPHS lNPRovED'-J. n. Hamil.
ton, photographer, on 4th st. Sioux City,
has secured the services of a fine operator
and retoucher, and ~solicits the patronage
Of those who desires fine work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

FULL line of Ladies Linen Suits sold
very low 1t FREExAk'a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Another large line of Ladie.
Hats just received at
Mrs. +. nj. BEGGs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

On Wednesday, June 18th.
we will receive another car
load Of horses. We can show
the buyers the finest car load
yet brough t in; being mostly
large young mares. Come
early and we can suit you.
Geo. r. Freeman & Go.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05
"Pull Down the Blinds, Love-,


Quite a crowd gathered in front of a
certain residence in this city the other
evening to witness an interesting per
IornlauCe going uu "srruru, tffc Ulffy &c
cupants of the parlor being the young
lady and a nice young man. a clerk in a
dry goods house on Front street. They
had forgottent to pull down the blinds,
and naughty men outside could see every.
thing that was going on. She was sitting
upon his lap with her arm around his
neck, carressing him in the fondest man
ner. After some time, a gentleman who
lives near by. CHANGING to pass there on
his way home, tsok in the situation at a
glance, and having compassion on the
young couple. FASTENED home and sent
the femsle servant of his household to
notify the young couple that they had
forgotten to pull down the blinds. The
blinds came down to quick after they had
received word, and the crowd dispersed.
Hon. ALEX. HUGnEs, of Elk Point, one
of the leading and most brilliant attor.
neys in the territory, delivered a most
powerful temperance lecture in the Bap.
list church at this place last Sunday even
ing, and, us was to be expected. treated
the subject in All original and striking
manner. The speaker took up each i'm.
portant argument made by that class OF
persons who ale either directly or indi
rectly interested in the profit of the sale
of intoxicating liquors, and showed it.
inconsistency with reason. patriotism
sound judgment and humanity, and mer
cilessly exposed the insincerity of the
authors as we'll as the hypocricy of many
who pretend, for policy, to be advocates
of temperance. This class of temper.
ance(?) people. perhaps did not like all
the remarks made by the speaker, but
the sooner they ''see themselves as others
see them" aud actually reform or show
their respect for the cause by withdraw
ing, the better 1t will be for all persons
and principles concerned. The speaker
gave the listners sound legal ADVICE
impartially quoting the laws Of the terri
tory concerning the sale of intoxicating
liquors, and clearly pointing out way
by which the hellish traffic may be sup
pressed. We regret that we are unabl.
to give even a succinct report Of the lee
turc (Which is generally acknowledged t.
be n Of the best ever delivered in thi.
city, but suffice it to say that it was
Logically and convincing refutation of the
best arguments that can be produced fol
federation of traffic in rum, and q mos
terrible Arrangement of the men
through whose greed for gain, a giant
calamity walks through the land.-Ver
million Stanford.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

Coz. Moody, Of Yankton, is in town
attending court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

THEATRE AT the request OF a number
of our citizens, Mrs. Carrie PInnkett the
managcress of Plunkett's theatrical com.
bination has concluded to give one o
enter tainment in this city, at LABelle's
Hall, Wednesday evening, June 18th,
1873, on which occasion the great emo
tional drama, "A Celebrated Case" will
be produced. This play is written by
the author of the 1.-TWO Orphans" and
is> now running in nearly every
principal theatre in the United States
and Europe. Nj. Chas. Plunkett. Sr..
the veteran Tragedian, will appear in
the play as "Jean Renaud." Mrs. Carrie
Plunkett. the brilliant young actress aud
yocaiist a. Valentine DeMornay, Chas.
Plunkstt, il. u Dennis O'Rourke assist,
ed By the finest combination now travel
ing. The character Of the two entertain
usents given to our citizens last week il
| sufficient to attract q large audience a,
the Hall on next Wednesday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

HACKMETACK, q popular and fra
gra ntperfume. Sold by H. II. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

In his charge to the Grand Jury, yes
terday, Judge Shannon, most fully and
empaatically indicated the Grand Jury
system, which in these latter days has
received considerable opposition, and in
several States been entirely abolished.
He says it is not the system that Is in
fault, but the venal aud corrupt manner
of its administration. II we have pure
minded and honest men on our grand
~jurries. Justice, equal and exact will be
done to all, and the system prove q bless
ing 10 the people. The Judges remarks
upon this occasion, were listened t, with
great inte,st aud attention by the jury,
members. Of the court. and a large
number Of our citize ems who had gathered
at the Court House for that purpose.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

On Wednesday. June 18th, We
will receive another car load Of
horses. We can show the buy
ers the finest car load yet brought
in being mostly large young
mares. Come early and We can
- Geo. R. freeman { Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

SEND to Walter W. Griggs, Sioux City,
for Sheet Music and Music Books.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

+. W. SARGENT, Of Portlandville, Iowa,
lost 4 valuable horse by lightning on
last Friday night, and a gambler that
had been loafing around that place for
several days stole another n the same
night. Truly, misfortunes never come
singe. Mr.. Sargent offers a reward of esA.
for the return Of the horse and the citi-
zens Of P~ortlandyille offer go reward
for the capture of the thief.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-05

KICKED BY A MuLE.-Wesly Halter
OF this city, was seriously injured by
being kicked by one of his mules on
last Tuesday morning. He Was feed.
ing them, and had gwen the feed to che
aid the other becoming impatient reach.
cd across the partition that divided the
stalls and bit the other mule just aa Mr.,
IL. was passing behind 1t, and as Is the
habit with mules, he kicked, striking
him on the hip with both feet. He wa
terribly bruised aud had 70 b carried
" tie honse, aud although no bones
wsss bsnkcd he will not be able to bt
around for some time. Z