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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
JAS. ASHLEY has moved his family

JAS. ASHLEY has moved his family
to his milfsrnsn
We noticedE. NJ. Cummins or
the streets Saturday.
w. E. CANT, a legsl light ofPonca
was in the city Saturday.
JOHN Rash, of the firm of Ashley
& Rash, was in the city Saturday on
business.
MISS IDA WEBB, of Vermillion, is
in the city the guest of Mrs. Ward
Mallory, and will remain several
moths.
DIR. w. J. Comfy and family Wis.
tied Sunday and Monday in Port
landville. They returned Tuesday.
H. SHOEMAKER now gets the
COURIER at Walla Walla, having re-
Gently moved from Portland, Ore
gon.
f. G. SMITH, of Yankton, and a
member of the law firm of Moody &
Smith, was in the city yesterday on
business pertaining to the Hoffman
estate.
Miss CLARA WILSON and sister, Of
Webster City, Iowa, have been in the
city a few days visiting their uncle
and aunt, DR.. f.. T. Holt and wife.
They left for their home to-day.
REV. JAS. WILLIAMS, at one time
stationed in this city, but now of
Deadwood, arrived here last Satur-
day on a visit to his family. He
preached in the NJ. E. church Sun
day evening, to a large audience.
Hon. w. E. CAroN spent a few
hours last Thursday afternoon and
Friday morning in the city on bust
ness. His visit east was longer than
anticipated, and he was compelled
to hurry to his home at Cheyenne
Agency.
c. F. MALLAHAN, of the COURIER
received a telegram early Monday
morning, bringing the sad news that
a sister was at the point of death.
He left on the first train for Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, in answer to the sum-
mons.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

We notice a number of wagon
loads of young trees passing through
the city nearly every day, bound for
the prairies north. Farmers are act
ing wisely in planting groves, as the
day is coming when those trees now
being planted viii come handy for
fire-wood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THERE is q young man in the
city repairing old plug hats in the
latest styles and agonies. If you see
some of the boys sporting two-story
hats, don't believe them if they tell
yon the hats are recently from New
York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

S. w. HOFFMAN recently pur-
chased the right to manufacture
and sell the DeVeaux washing
machine in Union county. The
machines in use in the city are all
giving satisfaction, and prove a
great saving of labor.
"Sam' is 4 live fellow, and we are
sure will meet with success in SELL
ing the machines.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

A. J. HOPKINS, who has been in
Missouri and southern Iowa, return
ed last week, and says he has done
well with his pump. He will go to
Canada soon to introduce his pump.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

Our Methodist friends have been
circulating a paper for the purpose
of getting money to insure the par
sonage and church. We are glad
the people were liberal in their do
nations.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE election of Eli b. Wilson,
without opposition, to be mayor of
Elk Point, is a deserving compliment
to a worthy citizen and loyal pio-
neer.-Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

JACK CovERDALE is going to plant
1860 trees on his farm north of the
city. He intends to put that num-
Der on five acres, which will in time
make q very pretty grove.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

IT will be seen by the Commits
sioners' proceedings published else
where that the Tooker family costs
the county $500 per week. This is
an expense that could have been
rcmcdied some months ago, but at
present it cannot be avided, and the
Commissioners have done right in
the matter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

Some false rumors have got a1oat
in reference to Philip DuFrand and
his connection with the murder of
Mitchell and Ketchum in Nebraska
last fall, which we wish to correct in
justice to the family and friends of
the young man. 1t has been report
ed that he was going to turn states
evidence in order to save himself /;
but by a careful perusal of the evil
dence thus far produced in the trial
Of the Olive gang at Hastings, Neb.,
we see an exact corroboration of the
facts stated in the letter which APP
peared in the COURIER some months
ago. He was used as a witness by
the state, and his evidence was in
substance what he wrote home to his
mother. He was deputized, as his
evidence and that of several others,
shows, by the sheriff Of Kearney
county to help arrest Mitchell and
Ketchnm, and knew nothing of the
plot of Olive and his men to capture
and murder the prisoners he had
helped arrest. 1.-THE sheriff of Kear-
ney county was in league with the
murders now on trial, DuFrand was
not aware Of it. The evidence thus
far is against the sheriff, but does not
implicafe DnFrand-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

MITE society Of the U. B. church
will be held the eve of the 18th at
Mrs. Burdick's. Every body come;
fetch cakes, pies, &c, and we'll help
eat them. d. T. HUTCHINSON
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

COUNTY warrants r now worth
their face, and being bought at that
by dealers. Warrants are good in
vestments for parties who have some
UNEMPLOYED change.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

YOUNG men, ifyou want to be hap
py and virtuous, get a modern Eve,
and settle down. 1t is better to buy
cookstoves, high chairs and cribs,
than to waste money on jewelry.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
Continental Insurance Companp,

On the lnt day Of January, 1879.
The name of the company is the Continental
Insurance company.
" is located in New York City.
The amount Of its capital stock Ia 100000
The amount of lis capital stock paid up 10 1000
THE AssEt rs OF THE COMPANY ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
Cash on hand and in the hands Of
agents or other persOna.......-. tl60, 7g3 o.
Real Estate uninc umbered. ...... 690,0O0.00
T.. s.. Stocks and Bonds owned by
the company to wit 1,40t, 924.O
Loans on bond and mortgage being
first lien on unincumbered real
estate worth 3 ,sy7, 125, ........... 6os.75o
Debsi otherwise secured Sg.510l00
Debte Cor Premiums ........... 142, 9S4.E
All other securities -........... $685. 2
LIABILITIES.
Losses adjusted snd not due. 6O.s96. Is
Lose ajusted...... ....... IS, $685.
thnr proof. -. ........:.. =. 17.04l SO
All other claims against the compy 54.99l. ST
1'otnl Lisbilitiee. So. %. 1,2s9,34o.47
The greatest amount iEsuredin any
State Of New Yo.k.
County of New York.
Geo. T.. Hope, President, and Cyrus Peck,
Secretary of the Continental Insurance compa-
ny. being duly sworn depose and say, that the
foregoing is a full true and cOriec statement u
the affairs of the said company. that the said
Insurance company is the bona fde owner Of 1t
least ONE HUNDRED 1HOISAND DOLLAkS.
OF actual cash capital, invested in the state and
United States Stocks and Bonds. or In Bonds
and Mortgage. of Real Estate, unincumbered
and worth double the amount for which the same
il moTtgage6 and they are the above described
GEORGE +. HOPE, President.
CYRUS PECK, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn before me. this 3rd day
JOHN N. OAKLEY
tsEAL,] Notary Public.
Auditors Office. l..
Yankton, d.. r. March II. 1879 ~"
,iiory do hereby certify that the foregoing Is a
true and correct copy of the statement Of the
condition of the Continental Insurance Company
OF New York, on the LIST day Of Jan 1879 and now
L. M. PuRDY,
Deputy Auditor.
The Territory of Dakota,
Auditors Office.
Whereas the Continental Insurance COMPANY
located In the city of New York and state Of New
York has filed in this once q sworn statement
Of its condition on the lst day OF January, 1917.
in accordance with the provisions Of an act Of
the Legislative Assembly Of the territory Of Da.
kota. relating to insurance companies, approved
February 16. 1877 and
Whereas, on examination Of the sworn state
mcnt Of said company fled in this office, l ind
that the said insurance company 10 possessed OF
the necessary amount of capital invested as re-
Therefore / Z. A. sherman Auditor Of Dakots
territory. do hereby certify that said Insurance
company is duly authorized 10 transact the bust
ness of fire Insurance in said territory for the
year ending Dec 31st, 1879, by agents properly
appointed.
!. N. Flanagan,
Agent Elk Point.
In testimony whereof. ! have hereun,o set my
E.A. SHERMAN, Auditor,
| (sEAL1 By L. N. PURDy, Deputy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

VIZ are informed that &. II. Free
man 4 Co. have ordered a large stock
of goods and notions for the spring
trade. The goods will arrive in a few
DAYS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

We learn that an eight year old
Vol of L. W. Grill has been very low
with fever, but is now considered out
of danger.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

We have in u possession a large
pipe, found and left with us, and the
owner can have the same by calling
at this Office and paying for this
notice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE county commissioners of Clay
county have fixed the liquor license
at $500. What will the commiss-
toner's of this county do in the mat
ter of license?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THIS morning a teacher from one
of the counties west had an expe-
rience he will not forget for some
time. He was leisurly walking past
the livery barn toward the school
house, trying to find out what part
Of speech collide" could be safely
called. 1t seemed to be o question
in his mind whether he had not best
call it a verb, and, if pushed, to say
that it belongs to the intransitive
species. Of the latter part he was
not SO positive. just as he began to
get a little clear on the word, Woods
goat ran between his legs and caus-
ed him to sit down in an old wagon
box. The young man looked around
to see what caused him to let 60 of
that verb so suddenly: But he did
mean to let a small accident like that
change his course of thought, and
began, collide is a verb, third per-
son singu-Jerusalem, whoopee''
yelled the young man as he was
tumbled out Of the box, and found
himself balanced across q pair Of Gull
tivator handles. He looked over his
shoulder and saw the goat taking
aim for another shot; but he moved
too late, and found himself under an
old cutter. He now had time to col
lect his thoughts while the goat was
trying TO upset the vehicicle. He
did not give up his study, and be-
gan by saying that "a goat is a noun
and agrees with collide-about the
only thing the darned critter agrees
with" He was fshed out by the
proprietor Of the goat, and created
quite = sensation st the institute by
asking whether ! goat wasn't more
of . verb than q noun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

WIN. OGBuRN has concluded not to
20 to the Northern Pacific country
this summer, but we understand will
work for Pat Carey on the Milwau-
kee road.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

SCHOOL meeting has been adjourn
ed until tomorrow (Thursday) even
ing at half past seven. Let there be
a large attendance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

+. w. SMYTHE has moved his har.
ness shop to the Wilson building,
one door west Of the drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

j. B. McGREw, of Wyoming, Iowa,
writes that he will open out a large
stock of drugs in the Hoffman build
ing about the Doth of this month.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

TIE suit of the city VS.. John JAS
per Davis was dismissed last Satur-
day at the instance Of the prosecu-
ting attorney.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

"A list of the celebrated au thors
whose lives and writings are repre-
scented in volume 3 of the new acme
edition of Chambers' Cyclopedia OF
English Literature, just received, is
certainly very attractive to any per-
son offine literary taste. Fox, Penn,
Baxter, Bunyan, Locke, Newton,
Browne, Hale, Walton, Dryden, Tenn
pie, Evelyn, Pepys, Butler, Addison,
Swift, Pope, Ramsay, Cibber, Steele,
Berkely, Defoe, and Bolingbroke, are
a few of the brilliant stars which
brighten its pages. at will bring
gladness to many a scholars heart"
says the Philadelphia Times, "to find
that this truly admirable work has
been brought within the range of
shallow pockets" Eight such vol
umes, beautifully printed and ele-
gantly bound in cloth, for only $3.50
or by the single volume for 43 cents,
post paid, is certainly a marvel in
cheapness, and should establish an
enviable reputation for the publish
ers, if it cannot make their fortune.
Already they report $4,000 volumes
sold. 1t ought to be in every libra
ry and home in the land. Specimen
pages and full particulars as to the
various styles of binding, terms to
clubs, etc, will be sent free on re-
quest by the publishers, the Ameri-
can Book Exchange, So Beekman
street, New York. The work is sold
only to subscribers direct, and the
present wonderfully low rates are
offered only to early purchasers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THERE should be an ordinance
passed against the hauling Of rub
bish and dumping it within the
city limits This year those stacks
have in several instances when fires
were raging around she city, been q
great source Of danger and annoy
ance. This nuisance can easily be
abated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE contract for planting trees in
the court house yard is to be let TO-
night to some responsible party.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THESE are horrible dark nights.
Bad pavements make navigation very
dangerous.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE young ladies to be en-
joying themselves hugely these even.
ings horseback riding.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

OK saturday last Sheafe and Nc
Manus branded fifteen yoke of oxen
preparatory to leave for the Hills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

SEVERAL gentlemen are seeding
their lots with blue grass direct from
Kentucky.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

The season Of garden-making is at
hand, andsthe average boy sees no
charms in home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

AT the recent session Of the Coun-
ty Commissioners it was agreed to
fence the court house grounds if the
citizens of Elk Point would plant
trees in and around the yard. A pa
per was circulated to raise the neces-
sary funds, and it was literally sign
ed, nearly enough being raised to
furnish and plant two hundred and
fifty trees. The object of our people
is to make that one of the prettiest
parks in Dakota. The yard contains
about two acres, and, being central
ly located, will make a very attrac-
tive resort in the summertime, and
be an ornament to the city and a
credit to the county. On the south
side there is now a good sidewalk,
while on the east the Commissioners
will build a pine board walk similar
to the n on the south. The fence
will be of pine boards, hastily and
substantially built. No doubt the
grounds will be laid off into walks,
and in time contain a number of
rustic seats. We are pleased with
the enterprise of the Commissioners
and the ~liberality and public spirit
Of our citizens. There is energy
enough in Elk Point to make this
the most attractive city in Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

SET out trees in your lots, and
add to the beauty of the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

FARMERs can secure a bargain on Barb
ed Steel Fence Wire at Beggs & Cations
elevator. I have just received another
car load AMI can sell at much lower
figures. w. E. CATION.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

NOTICE the advertisements on the
first page.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

DAVE BENJAMIN has moved on to
a farm north of the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

SHERIFF BovEE intends to pur-
chase q home at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

FRESH fish sell on the streets al
ten cents apiece.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

s. w. KENT has opened a harness
shop in his old stand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

g. w BEaas is now opening n OF
the finest stocks Of Boots and Shoes to
be found in Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

The boys report geese plenty, but
very hard to get.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

READ the proceedings Of the Com.
missioncrs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE new city officers were sworn
in Monday night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

We have the Largest Stock Ever Opened IN this
Market. We are still Agent for the Fargo Box Zip
childrens Shoes. Look them ever before you buy IS
they will be sold at Reduced Prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16


TOR late tramps have been very nu.
merous in the city, causing no little
concern to housekeepers and owners
of property. There may be a few OF
them willing to work, but they are
remarkably scarce. Most of these
ramblers ask for something to eat,
and never offer to pay for what they
get, with work. After a careful sur
vey of the premises to be sure that
there is no wood to saw, they offer
their services to cut wood enough to
pay for what they eat. The other
day one of these "roadsters" went to
a house in town, and after satisfying
himself that the wood was all sawed,
he offered to saw wood for his break
fast, but the man of the house was
not to be beat out Of meal, SO he
gave the fellow a rake and told him
to 60 to work and make garden, and
when he had earned his breakfast,
he should have it. The tramp lost
his appetite at once. They abuse a
liberal public, and should be COM
PEELED to 60 to work or 60 without
food.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

AT the next term of court s. B.
Slough will make application for his
release as assignee Of the Hoffman
estate. A meeting Of the creditors is
called, at which time the second and
final dividend will be made, being,
we learn, about four per cent. The
other dividend was twenty-one and
one-half cents, which will give cred
itors a little more than o~ne-fourth of
their claims against the estate. MI.
Slough has worked industriously
and earnestly as assignee, and the
creditors were lucky in obtaining the
services of that gentleman to look
after their interests.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
THE INSTITUTE.
A large number Of Teachers
present from the sew.
eral Counties.
The secresary's Account Of what was
done Monday aud Tuesday.
SOUTHEASTERN OAK. DIST. INST.
Elk POINT, OAK. April 14th, 1879.
AFTERNOON SESSION.


AFTERNOON Session.
In answer to a previous call for 9
Normal Institute, made by the Ter
ritorial Supt., teachers and a goodly
number of the friends of education,
including Prof. Salisbury, of White
water, Wis, Supt. Bridgman, and
Supt. Fate, met at the school house
in Elk Point at 2 O'Clock p. M. They
were there greeted by Gen. Beadle,
who, after calling to order made some
very appropriate remarks as to the
objects of the institute and the du-
ties of those in attendance.
Call was then made by the Super
intendent for a secretary, and r. @.
Wickham of Clay was named for the
position
Prof. Albert Salisbury Of the Wis
consin State Normal School was now
introduced, who, after a few prelim-
mary remarks in a pleasing manner,
dwelt upon the objects of the Insti-
tute and awakened considerable in
terest and enthusiasm which will
no doubt last to the end Of the Insti-
tute.
1t was now decided that all teach
ers, and those that were intending
to teach in the near future could be-
come members.
Numbering was now in order and
forty-eight were found to be in at
tendance from the district comprising
the counties of Union, Yankton and
Clay,
Reading was the first topic brought
up /; and after some few questions of
a leading character the professor pro-
ceeded to analyze the subject under
discussion which he made very plain
by diagram and will without doubt
prove a very valuable lesson to every
one present. 1t was decided by a
vote that at least one third of the
time in school should be devoted to
this important branch.
Rest was nov taken.
A daily programme was now pre-
sented and adopted.
Prof. Salisbury gave some very
useful information to the teachers
that will be very useful to them in
the management of their schools, for
a school well organized is half a sue
sess already.
Adjourned.
SECOND Day
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

HOTEL keepers report business
brisk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

Pen your cattle or they will get
pounded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

Asplendid Line Of the Very Latest Styles Of Mems,
Youths and Boys Suits. These Goods are AL New,
and Can, and Will be Sold at prices that will aston
ish the inhabitants Of Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

THE Quarterly Conference of
the United Brethren in Christ
will convene at the church at Elk
Point commencing Saturday 10th,
at 2 p. m. Preaching Saturday
night. Love Feast Sunday MORN
ing at half past nine. Preaching
at IL o'clock, after which a num-
Der will be baptized in the Sioux
east of town; also preaching Sun
day night. D. T.. HUTCHINSON,
Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16

WoRKMEN are engaged finishing
Mrs. Wilmuth's residence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-04-16
GROCERIE1R

Are Being Received DAILY, and our stock
is disposed Of So often that our goods
get stale. We sell as low as any
House in the Territory.