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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
REPUBLICAN, CONVENTION.
Harmonious Gathering OF The
Union County Repub-
licans Yesterday.
Elk Point, Oct. 7th, 1879.

Convention called to order by Z
+. Mallahan, Chairman of the Rep
ublican Central Committee.
On motion Silas Rohr was made
temporary chairman and l.. p. Nc
Clarren secretary.
On motion delegates present are
permitted to cast the vote of absent
delegates.
On motion the following gentle
men were appointed a committee or
credentials: Ole Hottie, G. Il. Free
man and j. G. Merrill.
On motion committee offive was
appointed on permanent organiza'
ton, viz: J. G. Comfy, Saml. Payne
S. S. Adams, Jno Tucker, A. w
Head.
The com. on permanent organiza'
ton report and recommend that tho
temporary officers be made perma'
nent. On motion same was adopted
Committee on credentials report the
following delegates rs entitled te
| seats in the convention:
BIG SIOUX Tp.-J. &. Merrill and
S. S. Adams.
JEFFERsoN-A. B. Parker.
CIVIL BEND-John Tucker and
Silas Rohr.
PRAIRIE-Robt. Duncan, William
Behnke and John kimball.
NrRGINIA-A. w. Head, W. L.
Harding, Ii. Cakes and d. Howser.
SPINK-A. Johnson, +. Wade, NJ.
Johnson and Eric Romig.
BRuLE-Swan Peterson, Jno. Dahl,
Ole Hottie, Lars Johnson, Thos.
Watson and II. Nicholson.
Sioux NALLEY-Lee Emery, Thos
Robinson, d. Ross, ST., Saml Payne,
G.. Z. Lake and David Merrill.
Elk PoINT-C. w. Beggs, J. NJ.
Talcott, Geo. X. Freeman, j. W,
Vandayere, Ed. Woods, J. G.. Comfy
and l.. p. McClarren.
On motion the following gentle
men were elected delegates to the
convention Of the fourth Judicial
district at Canton, on the 10th inst;
C. +. Mallahan, J. A.. Wallace, f.
Wade, NJ. NJ. Williams, c. Nraden-
burg, J. NJ. Talcott, l.. p. McClarren.
On motion the commissioners
were nominated by the county.
Motion made and carried that the
convention proceed to nominate
commissioner from 1st dist.
Motion made and carried that the
vote be by ballot.
Motion made and carried that
each district name its candidate.
S. Clyde and A. B. Parker were
put in nomination.
On motion the following gentle
men were appointed t~ellors: 6. L.
Freeman. A. b. Parker and Robt,
Duncan.
On motion S. Clyde was nomina.
ted by acclamation.
Ole Gunderson and +. w. Smytht
| were placed in nomination for Dist
No. :
The result of vote was, Gundcrsol
q, Smythe II.
The Sd Dist. nominated I. Moore
and W. II, Dodd.
Result of vote, Dodd is, Moore Is
On motion the Chair appolntet
the following gentlemen county cen
trail committee: L. Williams, Jno
Tucker, Ole Hottie, f. Wade, c. L
Mallahan, q. p. Lake, r. II. Libby
w. L. Harding and VIM. Costar.
G. +. Mallahan was elected chair
man of the committee.
On motion convention adjourned
siac die.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
Proclamation.
BY THE MAYOR.

WHEREAS. a vacancy has occurred IL the office
OF CITY Clerk of the City of Elk Point, D..i,
caused by the resignation of NJ b Kent, City
Clerk;
Therefore a special election is called TO elect
eCfty Clerk 10 fill said vacancy, SAID election
to be held at the court house in the city OF ELK
Point, ID. T., on the 49, h dsy OF October, A ID.
1879. E.b. "lA.oN,
Dated Sept 23d. 1879. Mayor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
Notice 10 Cavalry Soldiers.

Twill meet with you on the 18th
inst for the purpose of ~perfecting an
organization to take part in the
coming reunion. Come one come
all, and bring your equipments if
YOU have any, but come, with or
without and we will try and make
arrangements here.
Nm. DUNCAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
The Hest ever nness or.

J. G. starkey, a prominent and infin
cntiai citizen Of Iowa City. says: | have
have had the dyspepsia aud liver COM
piaii.t for severa years, aad hare used
every lssmedy ! could bear Of, without
any relief whatever. until | saw your
Shilah's Vifalizer aivcrtised in our pa
per, and was persuaded ~ try il. / am
happy to state thai it has entirely cured
me. X is certainly the best remedy |
ever knew Of. Price T5 cts. Soid BY
H "a BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

THE U. B. Conference holding over
Sunday, there will be no service at
the Episcopal church as announced,
with an exchange with the Rev. Mr..
Elliby of Sioux City. The exchange
will take place Oct. 18th. All are
invited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

AT the primary Saturday night,
w. d. Percival and +. w. Smythe
were nominated for Justices; Arch
Christy and Marcus Brown for con-
stables, and Martin Munson for as
SCISSOR. The meeting was very har-
monious and quite well attended
The nominations are good, and vo-
tiers can conscientiously support
every nominee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

RoBT. DUNCAN and VIM. Costar,
two good men, were placed in nomi-
nation by the republicans of Prairie
township for Justices of the Peace.
OF course they will be elected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

FARMERS can secure a bargain on Barb
ed Steel Fence Wire at Beggs g. Cations
elevator. | lave just received another
ear load and can sell at much lower
figures. w. E. CATION,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

II. B. SMITH contemplates leaving
this week for the Hills with a cargo
of Butter, eggs, hams and apples.
Smith and Dewitt are enterprising
Young men and are winning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

LAST week some sneak thief enter
ed the buggy shed Of 5. Clyde, and
stole a good o%vercoat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

PARTIES who furnish provisions
for the camp dinner and supper are
requested to deliver the same by 10
o'clock of the 10th to the quarter
master who will be found at the tent
on the camp ground just east of the
residence of c. w. Beggs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

WHILE at Sioux City Monday
Hon. Alex. Hughes had the good
luck to borrow forty needle guns for
the reunion. The guns are the best
in the world, and used in the Ger
man army during the last war with
France. He also made arrange
ments to have 500 blank cartridges
for use in these guns or that day.
The guns will be used in the drill
Saturday afternoon.
We heard a good story, the other
day, on Elder Webb, for some years
an "expounder" in the northern part
of this county. He was trying to
raise a calf by hand, but the animal
was one of the c%ontrariest kind. One
morning he got the calf between his
legs, and had hold Of its ears chuck
ing its head into a pail Of milk. But
the calf refused to drink. At last
the old man got mad, and yelled
"lf it wasn't for the love of God |
have in my heart, I'd remark that
I'd chuck your id head through
the bottom of this bucket" He en-
phasized the remark with a kick,
and then waltzed toward the house
to hurry up morning prayers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

CAVALRY soldiers viii meet at the
Elk Point house Saturday morning
at s A. NJ, for organization and drill.
Let there be a large attendance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

AFTER a short delay last week
VIM. Ogburn and family got started
for the Hills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

SEVERAL of our prominent citizens
have under prayerful consideration
the subject of how spirit hands can
blister a fellows cars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

We neglected to mention the large
souashes left at this Office two weeks
ago by DR.. Stevens of Jefferson.
They were very fine and the DR.. has
our thanks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Beggs' fall stock of dry goods con-
sisting of ladies' cloaks, shawls, fan
cy dress goods, &c DC. are now
arriving. Call in and look them
over if YOU wish to see some bar
gains.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

j. +. BLAIR, our worthy post mas
ter, informs us that for the year
ending October 1st, 1879, he issued
$4,000 in money orders.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
NOTICE TO
OFFICE OF Co TREASURER.
UNION Co DAKOTA.

Elk Point, Oak Oct / 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the
Tax List of Union county, d. I,
for the year 1879 has been placed
in my hands for collection. Said
taxes are now due and payable at
this Office. GEO. SrIcKNEY,
TO Treasurer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

C. w. BEGGs is now opening one
of the largest stocks of boots and
shoes, also ready made clothing ever
offered in this city, and at prices to
suit the times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
CHEAP groceries at Cores.

THERE will be three bands of mu-
sic present on the 10th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

ASK Andy Thronson the latest
style of spearing CARS
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Purely vegetable and perfectly Harmless
is Fcbrina, the bess remedy for all cases
OF fever and ague. Sold by II b Smith.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

To our farmer subscribers wishing
to pay their subscriptions in corn,
we would say that they can do so,
and we will take corn at the market
price. We trust that all in arrears
viii take advantage Of this favorable
offer at an early day. New sub
scriptions received on the same terms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Go to Cores for cheap groceries
for cash.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

G. w. BEGas is opening up n of
the finest stocks Of millinery goods
to be found in the west. DO not
fail to 10 look them over before you
buy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

A large stock Of the Oldest and best
brands of Chemical Paints in the market
on baud, at Ii. Il. Smith. & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

HACKMETACK the most popular
and .ragrsa: perfume Of the day, try 1t.
u. II. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
Infantry Drill saturday.

Capt. Hughes requests US to say
that all parties belonging to the in
fantry company will please meet at
the Court House at 3 O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon for the purpose OF
drill. A large attendance is ncces-
sary, as the day Of the reunion is
close at hand, and those taking part
in the battle and exercises Of the
day should be traind. Be ON time,
and let us have a good drill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

WE are under obligations of T. $,
Benton for a couple of very large
pumpkins.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Kerosene oil $50 deg test at
Geo X Freeman x Go.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

II pounds of"B" sugar for s1.00;
/ gallon $50 fire test for % cents;
and good tea for 90 cents at Cores.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
Gone TO Rest.

Died in this city, Monday night,
October 9th, 1879, George Steb-
bins, aged % years months and
% days.
The deceased was born in Will
county, HIS, on the 9TH day of May,
1851, and came to Dakota eleven
years ago, and took a claim in the
northern part of this county. Last
fall he took a severe cold, and about
the first of last January consump-
ton set in, which took his life in
less than a year. Until that fatal
disease racked his constitution he
was considered one of the strongest
men in this county. In life he was
industrious and active, and a man
of many friends. He has gradually
wasted away his life and body, until
death ended his sufferings at the
home of his brother-in-law, Sheriff
Bovee, at the time stated above.
Thus a promising life has ended
when it was strongest and most use
full.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Machinery oils, Lard oil. Golden oil
Black oil &c at Freemans.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

For cheap groceries for cash go to
Cores.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
THE entertainment given by Prof.

THE entertainment given by Prof.
Cecil last Saturday evening was very
interesting and equally as queer.
Most of his performances were so
wonderful and mysterious that the
audience sat and gazed in awe at
things they would not attempt to
solve. Next Friday evening Prof.
Cecil will give another exhibition
at which he will explain how he
performs these wonders, besides Civ
ing many other startling scenes.
His performances are well worth see
ing, being entertaining as well as III
open exposition of the tricks resort
ed to by spiritualists in their seances,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

THE following rates on the rail-
road have been obtained for those
who wish to attend the reunion.
Round trip tickets good from the
10Th to 18th from the following points
to Elk Point and return: Yankton,
$3.50; Gayville, S1.95; Meckling,
$50; Vcrmillion, s1.O0; Burbank,
60 cts; Jefferson, 60 cts; Sioux City,
$1.30; Portlandville, s1,35; Calliope,
S2.1O; Eden, 2.55; Beloit, $3.25.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

SHERIFF BovEE is erecting a sta
bic.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Died, Mrs. Nellie NJ. Fisk Halter
quietly passed away the Sth inst.
after a brief illness of two weeks.
The disease was diphtheria in its
most malignant form. Strong hopes
We're cherished of her recovery till
within a few hours of her departure.
Reason and Judgment held out to
the last moment of life. She ex-
pressed a willingness and readiness
to die. She was a member of the
Baptist church of this city, and will
be missed by a large circle of rela-
tives and friends, as nearly all her
life had been spent in our midst.
Wesley Halter left her well as usual,
for his trip to the Hills the day be-
fore she was taken sick. Her age
was 10 years, 6 months and 5 days.
and seven months after her mar
riage the end of life was reached.
The burial will take place the 9th
inst, and the funeral ermon will be
delivered in the Baptist chapel by
the Pastor next Sunday at 1920 A.
NJ, G.. w. Il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
Ia u Go - -
Dakota Southern and Sioux City and
pOmbina Railroad.
TimeTab1o.

n .nn A M. nXpEcee M"''
Freirht. 1855, Al
CONNECTIONS.
, AT sioux city with Illinois central, sioux
.,,ty and Pacific and Sioux City and 81. faul rail-
Dads. oout connects at
Dav,s Junction with Branch Trairs arriving az
pnrtlapdyille at II: 10 p. m. ana there connec,s
.,i,h Hnward-s Stages for Virginia AR
,,aw- observation-disclosures fianofean-
Tarchwood-Rock Rapids-siouX Rapids-sloux
Faiisrand all POINTS on the Big Sioux River, ana
Train leaving Portiandville at !: 30 p, m. cohhccts
at Davis Junction with Train going west.
a Al Elk Point with Stages for Ponca' Neo.
a Az Vermillion with stages. for Lodi, River
side Rloomingdale Turner and Finlay.
< AZ Meckling with stages for st; James, Neh'
& Al G%ayville with stages for ST Helena Men.
: AT Yankton with stages for al points IN
snuthern and Western Dakota and Nortn Nen,
And dnr,np the season of Navigation WIN inc
Missour, River sportation C0mpay g lihe
Of steamers for Fort Randall, Brute, rlerre,
Sullv. Rice. Bismarck. Stephenson, bhfthoiu,
Ruford The Carol and Benton connecting AT
Pierre with Stages and transportation wagons
for the Black Hills. p,aok ui,,s
This is the only direct route TO the Black HIS
GEO. f. MERCHANT:
General superintendent.
JAMES II, BARRELLE Agent Eik folh'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Go t. Budde's for fresh crackers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

THE prisoner, Ficalin, came very
near escaping last night. During
yesterday he WAS visited by his wife
who gave him several large three
cornercd files, and when things got
quiet he went to work. When yisi-
tied by Sheriff Bovee this morning
it was discovered that he had sue
ceeded in filing one lock off, and had
another nearly off. If he could
have had a few hours more to work
he would have made his escape,
Without file OF saw III man could
work his way out OF that cell. lie
is q tough case, and aided by agana
equally as tough, and hereafter off
GERS will see that n parties furnish
him tools to work his way out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

WE are now offering bargains in White
Lead, which we are selling at Sioux City
prices. Come and get prices.
II. b. Smith. & Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
LAST week one day a young mar

LAST week one day a young man
while out hunting came across one
of natures grape arbors overhanginy
the Sioux. He at once partook 60
freely that by the time he got home
he felt as if he had swallowed Stick
ney's island including the barbed
wire fence. He summoned physi-
clan, and, in stating his feelings, said:
"O-o-o-blast-ouch-ah. | feel, doc
tor, as if | had swallowed a train Of
ear filed with Canibals,
feel worse than that-a caucus-a bal
loon that's getting infatcd-a tack
factory-a-a- doctor turn it off or / II
die" He was given half a drop OF
belladona in a bucket of water and
a quart Of paragoric, and thinks he
will be out in time for the reunion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Paints aud oils at less han Sioux City
prices at ii. Il. SMITH & Cos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Tomorrow afternoon the fort will
be finished and ready for use on the
10th. 1t is a well built structure,
large enough to hold over n hun
bred men, and the attempt to cap
ture it will be an exciting scene.
One cannon will be mounted in the
fort and handled by experienced
artillerymen, and the attacking forces
will have two large field pieces.
The scene will be worth witnessing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Try Febrina the great remedy for fever
and ague. Warranted to cure. Sold ~
II b Smith & CO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Crackers, fresh and good, just received
at Blu ide's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Everybody that buys the new brand
OF baking powder oar Higts Choice, on'
lib in pint cans, with cake cutter aid
scoop, say it is the best in use. Made
for and sold only by
GEO II FREEMAN & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

No mercury or minerals enter into The
composition of Brnm1line. 1t is the
greatest vegetable blood purlier Known.
Sold ny III 3 smith G co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

FROM remarks made by Geo. Fic-
lin, now in jail for horse stealing, to
a COURIER reporter, this week, we
are led to infer that there is a
nest of thieves in Sioux Point who
have aided him in his thieving ope-
rations. He as much as said that il
he chose he could give the names OF
Il number who would be with him il
they had their dues. But the CON
dition Of the country at Sioux Point
is such that it is almost a hopeless
task to hunt ior thieves in that part
of the county. Once in Il while one
is caught, but more escape. There
are many good citizens and honest
men down there, but there are some
lawless, dishonest soapegraces, an
injury to any community.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Fresh lot of Crackers at Freemans.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
GROCERIES

Are Being Received Daily, and our stock
is disposed Of so often that our goods
never get stale. We sell as low as any
House in the Territory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

BEST balbed steel fence wire, Furst
& Bradley plows, LaBetle wagons, and
all kinds Of farm machinery at Bcggs &
Cations
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08
CLOTHING.
BOOTS ASHOES.

We have the Largest Stock Ever opsned in this
Market. We are still Agent FARGO Box Tip
childrens Shoes. Look them ever before you buy as
they will be sold at Reduced Prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Dry goods aud notions, u choice assert
melt, They all buy them; when III
need on account Of oar low prices. Come
aud see them. G.. II. FREEMAN 4 &c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Old Goot Java and finest cofecs al
II. Z. 5.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

Something new. n basket fred I'm
colered Japan Tea at Fleemans. 1t is tip
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

A nice line OF perfumer'cs, soaps and
toilet articles at IL. b. SMITH 4 Co.'S.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-10-08

The best cigars and tohaccoes at
II. b. SMITH & Cos.
II. L. Smith & Cos stock Of patent
medicines is complete.