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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
Resolutions Of Respect IL
Memory Of Deacon
M. ID. Weston.

The following were read and unani-
mously adopted on Lords day, March
9th, 1879, in connection with public
service held in the Baptist church.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our heavenly
Father in his Infinite wisdom to remove
from us by death, on the 3rd day of
March, A. ID. 1879, our Senior Deacon
M. d. Weston so Unexpectedly aud
suddenly, Therefore.
Rhs0lced, That in our common sorrow
for the loss of our faithful and beloved
| brother, we fipd consolation in the firm
| belief; what is our loss is his gain, and
| that we mourn not as hose who have no
hope.
Resolced, That in the removal Of so
good II man, a faithful christian, an in
telligent and promp officer. our loss as
II church and rs u community can hardly
be supplied.
Resolred, That or Sister Weston and
family have our deepest sympathies and
prayers, while they mourn for him whu
was bound to them by the nearest aud
dearest ties, and that we fully share with
them the hope of n reunion in that better
world where there are no partings, and
bliss unalloyed forbids a teal.
Reso1red. That a copy of this preamble
and these resolutions be furnished the
family of our departed brother, and that
they be put on the records of our church
book, and that a copy be furnished fol
publication in the Union County COURIER
BY Order and in behalf of the Church,
E. W. MILLER, G. w: FREEMAN.
Clerk. Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

THE revival in progress in the U. B.
Church is gathering up a certain class of
people who have heretofore steered clear
of churches and church people to a great
extent. OF course there is considerable
excitement and noise, but 10 the main
much good may result from the series Of
meetings. Many who have never identi.
fed themselve with religious people or
taken an open stand for morality are be-
ing led to kneel and pray, and more than
all. make an entire change of life. Some
of course drift into this radical change
with the course Of thought and surround
ing circumstances. Whether these feel
ings and impulses will actuate them after
the close of this revival time alone will
tell. As a general rule few wholesome
and positive changes Of character and
disposition Of a lasting nature are made
when urged and consumated in a moment
Of excitement. Some people can be
frightened into obedience for & time, but
they slip back into the old groove and
are worse for having been ont of it.
Others may be made better fot having
changed. sven though they wander back
to the old Vaccinations Of sin. While We
favor the calm, thoughtful consideration
of literal and especially spiritual things.
far be it from US to criticise the course
pursued by the leaders in the revival
meetings. We trust that good may be
done that will bear fruits from the pres .
ent on through the lives Of those engaged
in the work. from the penitsnt asking
forgiveness to those already converted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
Perennial.

WIN. L. WEBsTER is in the city to-day
ALEX HuaHEs spent Tuesday In Yank'
ton on business.
ARE you setting the pins to get a city
Office?
j. F. WEBER of Richland was In the
city Saturday.
Mrs. UNI WESTON, Of Sioux City, il
visiting friends in Elk Point this week.
ii. DoAN, after an absence of nearly
three months on the Yankton and Ft.
| Pierre stage route, returned Monday.
BENZ. BR1aas, in company with Rev.
Stewart, visited Vermillion Monday
night.
WE noticed David Good, a Clay coun'
ty school teacher and former pupil in the
Elk Point schools, in the city Monday.
MRS. J. H. BARRELLE and daughter
left last week to visit her parents in Hi
nois. Her father is very i'll, and the
visit is made at his earnest request. as he
has faint hope of living much longer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Below We publish an affidavit of Bsr-
nard NOLAN, Of McCook, relative to the
loss Of money. Of which mention was
made in these columns. 1t having been
asserted BY some parties that Mr.. NOLAN
never lost the money he forward
in this affidavit and s~ilences those who
have been specnlating on the subject. We
ere truly sorry that Mr.. Mohan is com
PEELED to sustain such . loss. The follow.
ing is the affidavit:
T%ERRIroRr or DAKOTA,
County Of Union,
Bernard Mohan being duly sworn
says, that on or about the day Of Feb.
ruary A. ID. 1879 1t the Elk Point House
IN the City Of Elk Peint, .. r. there
was taken from his person sometime du-
ring the night Of said day BY some ons
unknown to deponent the sum Of t24t 90
cash and as. 100 in county warrants on
bridge fund Of said county.
49, Subscribed and sworn 10 be-
SEAL fore me this March 10th. 1879.
- +. w. MILLER,
Notary Public.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Six pugilistic fellows undertook to
annihilate John Donovan the other night,
but John was too much for them, caus-
ing the invaders to beat a hasty retreat
We have not learned the cause of the
rumpus.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

PROF. STRAYER, an illusionist and
slight Of hand performer. ADVERTISED to
give an entertainment in LaBelle's Hall
last Friday night. but failed 20 get an
audience. He is said to understand nee
rOmancY very well, but has the mis-
fortune to imbibe too much poor ~hiskcy
1t times when his wits are needed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

K. B. WILSON, has had his addition to
the city of Elk Point re- surveyed and
plated and the matter is all straight.
Those wishing to perfect their titles
should call on Mr.. Wilson, who will
deed anew, and thus remove all doubt.
Mr.. w. deserves praise for his industry
In right,ng the defect in his addition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Upt WooD lost a very fine horse last
week from collie and inflammation. The
horse was q great favorite with the peo
pie of this city, being one of the finest
roadsters in the county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

DIED.-At the NJ. E. Pars mage Smith.
land, Iowa, March end, 1879. in hope of
a glorious immortality, Ida Ella, daugh
ter of the Rev. 1. b. and A. A. Kilbourn,
aged eighteen years, six months and
twenty days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

THE dust is flying in perfect torrents
to-day. At times it comes in such gusts
that it is impossible for one to see across
the street the sky is hidden from view,
and to suggest that out door life is dis.
gusting to-day, would he expressing it
very light.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

LAST Saturday q large crowd witnessed
. spirited battle near the calaboose be
tween School Section Caldwell and Woods
goat. The old man had q large CAD
which was applied without regard to the
feelings Of that butting quadruped. while
tho goat did his best to upset his antag.
onist. Caldwell fought we'll for q short
time, but retreated quite lively, closely
followed by the goat. The old man got
into a wagon, and thus spoiled the sequel
to this story.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

DURING the last few days quite a large
number of covered wagons have passed
north through the city. Most of the
people thus travelling are we'll supplied
with horses and cattle. and look like
those who make it win OIL the prairies of
Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

NoTnlNa is more disgusting than a
noisy, screaming baby at church. 1t tor.
ments the congregation and worries the
minister, and the mother that takes her
bowling offspring to church showes very
moor taste indeed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
A Card.

10 heD. ira HdheIxM
The undersigned having been present at
at the lecture delivered IN the N. E.
Church by Rev. 7. M. Stuart. and hav
ing listened with feelings of inexprcss-
able delight to the brilliant, eloquent,
able, powerful and tremendous comments
made by you on said lecture at the close
thereof, a,d you having at said time ex-
pressed a desire to deliver a lecture IL
Elk Point upon scientific subjects, We
therefore request that you deliver q lee
ture in Elk Point, on the sixth Sunday
in March, and give us d fuller explana.
tion of the nebular hypothesis of La
Place, whereby the instability Of tho
homogeneous is established. also your
opinion of the correlation of forces and
whether you think the evolution. of q
bioplasm will produce spontaneous gsner.
alton in mammals. Also your opinion
as to whether placing nothing IN q vac.
UNI will produce second intentions,
also explain upon scientific principle
why a mule will not breed, and whether
a mustard seed will by faith produces
q pumpkin:
Alex. Hughes, Alison Bovee, F. Strobel,
Geo. s. Murphy, d. N. KiEkaid, A. 3.
Rome, ]. w. Ellis. AL Christy, L. P. Nc.
Clarren, g. W. Mathews, q. F. Mallahan,
A. O. Ringsrud, Benz. Briggs, E. w.
Miller, H. J. Muhs, N. A. Kirk, Isaac
Hughes, o M Walters, e Fl Walworth.
] M Talcott. A L Dawson, g B Steckman
T J Woodside, Wm b Fauss J E Blair,
A Hasson, 4 Thomson, F w Smythe, J
H Barrelle. j. q. ConiI, e B Wilson,
F NJ Budde, NJ w Shcafe, G r Freeman,
H H Blair. J B Brubacher, T N Bryan,
Hance Murphy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

DIED.-Joseph Reandeau, an old res
ident of Jefferson, died last week after
an illness of some months. We hav,
been unable to learn Of what disease hi
died. He leaves a wife and four children
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WIN. OaBoRN and Nick WEIGH had an
alteration in LaBclle's saloon last Satur,
day afternoon, in which the latter re
ceived q knock on the proboscis. He
had Ogborn arrested aid taken before ]
A. Wallace who bound him over to await
the action of the grand jury.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WI are informed by the dealers in
agricultural machinery that the sale OF
plows this spring exceeds that of any
other for years. The acreage of wheat
and corn for the coming season prom
ises to be very large in Union county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
Herd Notice.

The Undersigned will herd cattle the
coming season at Elk Point. Parties
having cattle to herd will do we'll to
give us a call and get prices.
FLANAGAN & KEoPP.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

IT was rumored the other day that
some parties contemplated starting a sa.
loor in this city. 1t looks to a temper
ance man that they miget find a more
profitable field.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

SOME scape grace set fire on land ad-
Joining that of VIM. l.. Webster, last
week, and burned up a nice grove of
young timber. Mr.. Webster sustalns
damages to the amount Of over $500.
The party should be arrested and made
suffer the scverest penalty of the law.
Men should suffer for .heir acts of dew
iltrv.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

J. w. MCNEIL sold his farm last week
to a Frenchman, recently from Canada.
The price obtained was $500, O0-$500, 90
of which he got in cash. We have not
learned where Mr.. Mcneil intends to
locate, but trust that lie may no: leave
this county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WE acknowledge the receipt of a PAM
plet entitled Treatise on Human Phys
iology and the Pathology Of Human Dis.
esse," bearing the name of W. b. Dou-
thit of Ponce as author. 1t is a work of
immense magnitude, profound thought,
and promises to re~yolutionize the prac-
tice of medicine. For eccentric c~onclu-
sions, lofty ideas. ignorance of the human
system, and general tomfoolery, that book
caps tina climax No we'll regulated fam
lily should try to get al ong without that
work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

LEN. MALLORY killed two ducks last
Friday, the frat of the season. They are
said to be quite numerous in the sloughs
and lakes within a few miles of town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Canton I'D cocate, 6: Mr.. Brian of Elk
Point, WAS 10 town representing Mr..
Wood of the Point, who desires to rent
the Dixon House.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WE learn that there promises to be
quite an Influx of French into the county
this year, and the mere rumor is making
democratic politicians smile.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

The Baptist chapel has been supplied
With a number Of choice hymn and tune
books. for the purpose of congregational
singing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

MosT of the time last week business
was very good. and promises to Increase
Much produce yet remains unmarketed,
which will he sold before seeding time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Mrs. BERNARD NOLAN, of McCook is
lying very i'll. and her life is ~despaired
of.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

BIZ a recent act of the Legislature WON.
en- are permitted to vote at school cleo
lions. Step to the front, ladies, and
exercise your rights.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

ALEX HueHEs has presented Mrs. II.
with a beautiful piano. which was pur-
chased in New York. 1t is a very fine
instrument.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Six physicians heal the sick in this
city, and six lawyers help you get re
venge. What a happy people we should
be!
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

JOHN GRAY is busily engaged putting
several coats of paint on j. F. Cullinan's
barn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WIN. OaBoRN thinks of spending the
summe on the Northern Pacific in the
employ of the N. =. Railroad.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
THE other night a. Pat MacManus was

THE other night as Pat MacNTanus was
passing the U. B. church, in which a
revival is being held, some member gave
a whoop that would discount Bannock
Indian. Mack took to his heels, suppos,
ing that be stood a good chance Of get
ting scalpcd. The matter has been thor
oughly explained, but he is yet quite
nervous
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

j. JASPER DAVIS is moving his house
to one of VIM. Wilson's lots in south
town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

SHERIFF CHANrLAND. of Ft. Dodge,
Iowa, came to this city Monday night,
with a rcquisition from the Governor OF
Iowa, for the arrest of Will Leonard.
He had been indicted in Webster county,
Iowa. for stealing a horse. He had been
in this county over six months, and made
his home at Covey's in Virginia town.
ship, near Calliope. He was arrested by
Sheriff Dovee. who took him across the
line where he was taken in charge by
Sheriff Chantland. Leonand is a young
man, about twenty years of age.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

LAST Wednesday while crossing the
Sioux on the ice at a place known as the
OTIS ford. E. d. Coon. of Virginia, lost
a horse. The ice gave way and two
horses and driver were plunged into over
ten feet of wster. Help came at once,
and Mr.. Coon and one horse were rescued
and while doing all they could, one horse
got under the ice and was drowned. Mr..
Coon feels the loss very heavily. He
came to this country last fall from Wis
copsin and purchased a farm, and a i'll
afford the loss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

For mean dust, dirty dust, COMPOUNDED
searching dust, and plenty of it, last
Mondays filled the bill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

REV. G. w. FREEMAN is having shin.
giles hauled to day to single his resi-
dence and store building.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

EGGs sell for s cents a dozen, or three
dozen for 25 cents. So the more you buy
the less You make.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Ed. WooDs has As acres Of winter
wheat,--he has a fine prospect.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

II. FLANAGAN has moved into the Hop.
kins house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
% ASHOES.

We have the Largest Stock Ever Opened in this
Market. We are still Agent for the 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, 1879-03-12

SOME of the fellows are getting re
venge in the ~impounding business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

TIMOTHY. Red Top aud Blue Grass seed
for sale ut n. HoFrMAN's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

From the premises Of the undersigned
October last. 2 horse. ponies, one large
size nearly black, white stripe IN face,
four white feet, four years old. The
other is veay small size, 3 years old. color
light sorrei or cream. fox tail, brand on
h,p, G. A., has three white feet aud a
white strip on face. A liberal reward
will be paid for their return Or infornaa
tion leading their recovery.
G. 8. SouLE. Agent.
Feby. II, 1853. Beioit, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

WI sell old papers at this Office for
8 cents apiece.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

LAST week commercial drummers were
very numerous on our streets.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

Asplendid Line Of the Very Latest Styles Of Mems,
Youths and Boys Suits. These Goods are All 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, 1879-03-12

THE undersigned is prepared TO fur
nish Chicago OF Sioux City exclan ge At
reasonable rates. Office at G w Beggs'
store. GEO. s. AnKPaY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
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, 1879-03-12

WE understand that 4 terrible causual-
ty happened a farmer living near Gay
willie, last night. It appears that prairie
fires we're raging around his home, aud
when his buildings caught Ere he went
to his barn to save his horses, and while
there lsboring to save his property he
fell prostrate with s~ufflcation from smoke
and persisted in the fames. Fsur horses
were burned to death. It il sad Affair,
and when all the facts IRE known it may
be worse than we have told it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

TIE other day a tax collector called on
q gentleman in the northern part of the
county to get some delinquent taxes. The
delinquent citizen is a hard shell demo
crat, and worked in dead earnest last
fall for the entire ticket, and threw in .
few extra ticks for treasurer. OF course
he expected fayors, and when told that
he must hand over some money or lose
a horse, he got mad and gave Thorough
~ seasoned view of Office holders in gen
eral and treasurcrs in particular. He
finally handed over the money, remark
ing az he did so that he'd be-if he'd
ever open his mouth again on the subject
of politics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

The winter term Of school for district
No. "a, taught by Miss Ida kipiinger
closed on the 28th of February. Miss
Kiplinger taught four months gave good
satisfaction to her patrons; obtained and
retained the good will and respect Of ell
her scholars. The school was a%ppropri-
ately and interestingly closed during
the afternoon by tue execution OF a well
chosen programme embracing Al exercises
singing, Rotations, declarations, dia-.
loguss and compositions Compositions
were written and read on the following
subject by children 9 to - years Of age.
washing dishes. hYrse-back riding. husk.
ing corn, school, popcorn, my travels etc
and showed that little children can write
about those things Of which they know.
Several Of the pstrons have shown com,
mendable interest in the school BY their
vidtations during the tern and at the
close IL ~.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
FANCY GOODS.

Ladi es Gloves, Tes, Cuffs and Collars,
Corsets Of all kinds, E~mbroderies, Laoss
and everything in this line.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12
FURNISHING GOODS.

Our Stock is Complete. Gents Ties,
Handkerohiefs. and all New Styles Of Col
lars, Linen and Paper, Gloves and Hosiery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-12

THE people Of ELK Point have been
favored with some rich intellectual treats
in the d~iscourses delivered in this city
by Rev. T. Nick. Stuart, of Alton. Iowa.
Some eleven years ago Mr.. Stuart was a
minister at this place. He was then just
beginning his ministerial career, and if
We mistake not, waa the first stationed
minister of that denomination at Elk
Point. He then gave promise of .
bright career. The thought contained
in the discourses delivered during his
visit. is proof that he has been a close
and careful student during the interven
ing years. His lecture on Scientific
Mater ialism," last Thursday evening and
repeated Sunday evening at the earnest
request of many of u people, was an
effort that any man might we'll be proud
Of. His arguments were strong, clothed
in choice language and we'll put. OF hi
lecture on lessons learned from the
ruins Of the Ancient Orient" we can SAY
the same. His sermon Sunday morning
like his lectures contained thoughts Of
the highest order. All in all he hal
ily demonstrated the fact that man cal
,,spce in knowledge and power If he 81
.rtt II Is to be hoped that Mr.. Btu
.sri.s return, and give a. anothe
AStfeAe EHNNH