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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-27
Reo,stntion in New York.

New York, October 25.-This was the
fourth and last day of registration. Total
for the day 34,S76; for four days l6S,07S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-27
THE INDIANS.
All Quiet at White River.

WASHINGTON, October 25.-The fol-
ing telegram was received this morning
by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs:
Los PINos, October2l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-27
BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Money Active at 6 Per Cent.-GOyen-
ments Quiet - Flour Quiet -
Wheat Strong and Higher
Hogs Dull.
FIN ANCE.

New YORK, October 25.-MoNEY-Ac-
tive at : per cent, closing at q per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 5CG6l per cent.
Sterling exchange dull at 1901. Sight
exchange on New York iS3.
SrLyER-At London 50 5-l5d; bar
silver here Ia; subsidiary silver coin :
al per cent. discount.
GovKRNNENs-lluie
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Tor Kv0

About two hundred c,ayon drawings
and cameo paintings are on tree exhibition
at LaBc'le's hall, made by pupils Of
Iiaggard II Boyer, teachers Of n new sys-
TEN that can be acquired after a few
hours practice. Everybody should see
them and secure the art of making these
beautiful pictures. Reference to one
hundred successful pupils in Yankton
and VermilIion. Ladies can have draw
ing shown them at their resIdences by
leaving their address at the hall.
j. W. SHEPPARD, who formerly edited
a paper at Portlandville, recently pur-
chased Il paper at Rock Rapids.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A chap entered our Office the
other DAY, and after looking all over the
room, seeming to make a thorough exam
nation, asked whether this W., a print
ing office. He was told that he stood in
that kind Of a shop. He tten wanted to
see the fellow that makes the paper.
That follow being present, responded,
and asked What he could do for him.
Dad told me to drop in and ask you how
long 1t would take me to larn type scttin'
SOS | could make a good paper The
editor looked at him long and earnestly,
got him to stick out his tongue, examin-
ed ii, head, aud answered, II think 1t
will take you about forty years" The
young man gave a grunt and backed out
of the Office. No doubt a gigantic ambi-
ton is bleeding.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
PERSONAL.

JESSE AKIN was in the city Saturday.
YANKToN's light weight. 3. Pat.
rige was in town to day.
T. f. LANSING returned home to-day
after an absence of several mouths.
w. y. pERCIyAL and wife returned
from Lincoln county last week, and are
keeping house ia the Williams residence.
c. +. MAILMAN, of the COURIER, is
east this week visiting Chicago and
Milwaukee.
G. B. CHASE returned last week from
an extended tip into Lincoln and Mime
haha counties.
A. K. SroDDARD, Of Brule township,
gave us u call Monday, We will not tell
why he came in SO Suddenly. Goat.
O. VI. WALTERS is in the northern
part of the county on official business.
Some poor siuner must suffer, as also the
v~ictuals
ANCE KNOWLES left this week to visit
his father st Independence, Iowa, and
during his absence Of several weeks VIII
purchase several teams of horses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
NOT QUITE TIED.
"Bark;s is willing but Anna is not.
sho consented in her way,
but changed her mind,
Olaf says" She ne'er consent-.-
consented"

Union county is having a pocket d
ton of the Cameron-Oilver sensation
done up in fine style, greatly to the
amusement Of those acquainted with the
parties. Were it not one of the richest
iiminutiyo romanccs west of the Big
Sioux liver, we would not give
it a place in these columns, but the lesson
it points, although our modesty may keep
US from drawing it, is too good to he lost.
mites north OF this ci:y, resides a weii,to.
do Norwegian wiiower by the name OF
Olaf Shuland Inthc same neighborhood
Anna Leistroan, a buXom widow of forty
years resides. Last harvest Shuland got
her to come to his house to do some
work and in time got in love all over.
One night as she was standing at the
table washing dishes, he very tenderly
whispered into her ear, Anna, will you
stay with me always?' The widow was
a little surprised, but smiled SO tenderly
that Olaf felt like raising himself by his
boot straps, She finally told him that
she wanted a week TO make up her mind.
One night Olaf was lying i'll bed
quietly dreaming IF the prospective
soigc Of matrimony, when there was a
gentle tap at the door, aud in came the
widow, threw her arms around his neck,
turned down the clothes ana rolled In.
She merely remarked 10y way of intro
duction that she had come to stay with
him alwaya,' Olaf is a good man, and
had not the heart to kick her out of bed.
Bat now comes the second chapter Of
the story. To-day Olaf came to this
city under arrest, on a warrant issued 10y
squire Smythc. The widow also appear
Cd on the scene. On enquiry VIC learned
that she had Olaf arrested for seduction
on a promise of marriage. The victim
of a womau's smiles, kisses, &c, says he
has been willing to fulfill his part Of the
contract oil the time, but that she refuses
to marry him. She emphaticaily persists
In annuliing her promise OF marriage,
and says she has been the victim OF mis-
placed confidence, and mcaus to make
him pay for what has Happened, 1t is
funny state Of affairs at best. Both Of
the parties are about forty years OF age,
and it would be no surprise If he would
sue her for breach Of promise, or bring
her into court on the same charge size
has him arrested for. If bis story Is true
he has a good case. but if what she,charg,
IS is true she may make it SO warm for
him that he will cease whispering into
into the ears Of widows. The lesson
should come in right here, bat we leave
IT for YOU to draw rs strong as you please
The defendant gave bail to appear q
week from next Monday, when the mat
ter will be ful)y Investigated. There
/ promises to be some tail swearing on
both sides.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
cd.

From the premises Of the undersigned
October last, ? 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 cid color
light sorrel or cream, fox tail, brand on
hlp. c. A., hns three white feet aud u
white strip on face. A liberal reward
Will be paid for their return or informa
ton leading their recovery.
c S. SouLE, Agent.
Feby. II, 1879. Beloit, Iowa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

THIS afternoon we noticed several emf
grant wagons on the street at one time.
Most Of the wagons were heavily loaded
with household goods and agricultural
machinery. The teams were good and
the drivers looked intelligent and mus
cnlar.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

AT the city election to be held Mon
day. April 18th, the following officers are
to be elected: Mayor, three Aldermen,
Treasurer, Marshal, City Justice, and
Street Commissioner. We have not
heard Of any parties mentioned for the
vnriOus Offices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Economy is Wealth.
SAVE YOUR MONEY
----- --------------
NEW METHOD OF N OIL
PAINTING.

Any person can in two hours produce
from a phofograpl, an ELEGANTLY PAINT.
ED PORTRAIT. tar superior and more
permanent than by the old method.
FULL INSTRUCTIONS and COMPLETE
OUTFIT, sufficient to paint nearly a%;thous
aud portraits, for the small sum of THREE
DOLLARS.
Printed instructions sent by return
mail, upon application, for fifty cents
Personal instructions given for $500.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Address.
Il. d, TYLER.
Lock Box 10. FeraiIl!op, D. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

WE understand that Mr.. Waterbury
will cree. a residence Ia town in a short
time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The Undersigned will herd cattle the
coming season at Elk Point. Parties
having cattle to herd viii do well to
give US IA call and get II prices.
CIASAuAS & kEOPP.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

In January last Peter Htbert was ar
rested at or, near Jefferson for selling
liauor without a license. besides being
charged with several other violations.
He was brought to tbs city, but there
being no jail, he was watched for several
weeks by parties employed by the sheriff
for that purpose. Several parties sug-
gested to him that he had better run
away, which he did on the 18Th Of Feb
iuarv. Scared, was made for him, but
nothing was heard Of him antil Monday,
when Sheriff Bovee received a dispatch
announcing his arrest in Sioux City Mr.,
Bovee wen: to Sioux City at once for his
prisoner, but Hobart, by the advice Of
Joe Lassear, who is in Jill serving out
his sentence for the murder Of old mat
Jenack, refused to be brought from Iowa
without Il ssquiitioa. The necessary
'mpers vii! be obtainel AZ o4ee and lie
bart may depend upon being held tai'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

Many of the district schools have
closed tor the witer terms. Co. Supt
Fate reports a good winters work in the
cause OF elucatlnn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

OK the day of the fire Milo Chamber.
lain lost all his hay ana the fence on his
farm. 1t is quite a loss and the friends
of Mr.. Chamberlain regret it exceedingly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

NOTICE the change III the advertise =
ment of c. ". Beggs, who aGYertlses his
spring stock,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

THERE is a young lady in this city so
horribly polite that she never nIludes to
that humble utensll BY any less refined
silie than "bootjohn."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

lam again prepared to set out trees OF
all kinds aud sizes for tie people o. Elk
Point aad vicinity Parties wanting
trees VII. please leave their orders with
re by April lst.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

We understand that DR.. Mckay has
been treating the eyes Of Mrs. Andy
Wood, and that the lady ia now pcrma-
neutly cured. Mrs, Wood was neatly
blind. and had doctored for years With
other physicians, but they failed to 10
her eyes any good, until Dr.. Mckay came
with the result We have stated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

c. W Buces is now opening one Of
the finest stocks Of Boots and Shoes to
he found ia Lakofa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

N. G. CURTIS has moved into his broth.
cr's residence north Of the railroad track.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

TuRRE was q dance at Burbank last
Friday night in Dutton's hail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

Z. ". MILLER, is gong to have his
store building re shingled in a few days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

IT is reported that the Missouri river
is on the raise. 1t is now reported at
three feet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

THAT straw bat has been hung away to
await warmer weather.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

FROM now Oh everything will date
from the fires on the l2th Of March, 1879
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

A. L. DAWSON has built one Of tue
smallest steam engines We have ever seen,
and, although diminutive its movement
is perfect. The little machine runs by
steam generated in a common pint bottle
under which is set a Kerosene lamp. The
engine has been in operation for several
days at the drug store, beng built for
Mr.. Blair, 1t is a fine piece Of mechan-
ism, aud is proof that Mr.. Dawson an
dcrstaudo machinery, besides being u
genius.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

Last Sunday was cold and unpleasant,
and people kept off the streets.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

NOTICE the change in the advertise
snt of NJ. Hoffman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

Nor far from the old Missouri! river
there is revival in progress, and the
other evening a very amusing incident
occurred that is too good to keep out Of
print. After the services on the evening
we mention an Invitation was gwen to
all those who wished to Join the church
on probation. A large number signifed
u Willingness to become members, and
among those who placed themselves IN a
line for the audience to congratulate by
baud shaking, was 4 woman Nho has a
case IN tie Union county courts, asking
for q divorce. The audience was Staging
some familiar lynn, during which time
those who wished advanced and shook
hands with the probationiots. Among
the number that took III the coagratnia.
tory part, was tie husband Of the lady
| sueiug for a divorce. lie shook hands
with each until he came to his wife, who
was standing with her head hung back
at an angle Of Al degrees, and took her
by The hand. She seemed to know the
touch, for with a sudden jerk she loosen
ed her hand. lie looked surprised ana
dumbfounded. A large sized smile
spread every mouth in the room. The
conclusion we can draw in the mater
is that it takes considerable religion in
u woman to drown her desire to get a
divorce when she once mskos up her
mind to get one.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

FoUNp--A key, the owner have it by
paying for this notice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

PRoF. BrSKs was feeling heads IN Bon
Eommc county last week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

IAsT Saturday a young mau in this
city made bargain with a Nprws gjan
residing twelve miles north, for the pur
chase Of a fine cow. The party asked
+25, but The young uoan offered him $l9.
which was accepted, with the understand
ing that the Elk Pointer was 20 - to The
Norwegian church, four miles north Of
the ely ana FIRING the COW from there
home. early Sunday morAing he started
on foot for the church, and after waiting
several hoars the party came with the
cow. The young man was surprised at
the appearance OF the animal, which was
q horrible looking creature. It's back
hud been frozen, tail out Of shape, and
all in all presented a rough external
The money was paid, and toward eve
ming the young man was seen Leading
the COW up q back street. People who
saw TIE animal thought it was Woods
goat. The sell was complete.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

THE average housewife o crieth for
rain in abundance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
SIOUX Getty AND pEW RItA
ROAD.
City Directory

JAS. NJ. ~rALcoTr, Mayor.
ID. W.sMYEgs City & 'rk.
o. NJ. WALrERs-Marsh.I
j. s. TALcoTT-Treasurer.
PATsEy DYEg-Strect Com Toner.
NJ. HOFFMAN.
G: B SPOKESMAN. City Council.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
9

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, 1879-03-19

LAST week one day VIM, Provost and
NJ Ike Bartholomew, of Jefferson, differed
on some material point, when the former
caused the latter to turn a back action
summersaalt. Information was filed
against Provost, and Q, Nj Walters went
to Jefferson aud arrested him las, Thurs
day. He was taken before +. w Smythe
who appeared to think the crime rather
small to bind him over, and discharged
the prisoner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
GROCERIES

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.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
FURNISHING GOODS.

Oui Stock is Complete. Gents Ties,
handkerchief. 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, 1879-03-19

". + Gator, late superintendent of
public instruction for Dakota and now
indian trader at Cheyenne agency, passed
down this week to his former home at
Elk Point. II the absence OF the seven
dollar student lamp, PAID tor by the ter.
ritory, to light his way through The fog
raised ty Legislative iuvestigatlon, Char,
lev Ma}lahan bad hlm in tow aud YVES
directing his uncertain footsteps Ia4k-
ton Hsrdtd.
There are soino people in this wo.ld
who prefer II falsehooi at any time to
to the truth, and the HsraIG scribb.er
fills the bill. The above clipping from
that sheet contains two lies, viz: Cation
is not IN and has not visited Elk Point
for months; and, secondly, the seven
dollar student lamp was not paid for oy
the Territory. The writer knew when
he ptnnea the above that he was writing
aa uutruth, but We are surprised at tuy
mjlduess Of the falsehood, considering
The source.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
Church directory

METHODIST EPtscoPaI.-ServiCes at Tue tht.rch
on Pleasant Street. between jackson and Frahk'
lin Streets, every sabbath a, 1880 A M,and Z Pm.
sabbath School at 3 O'Clock P. M. Prayer
meeting every Thursday evening.
IRA WAKEFIELD.
Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

The burning Of the residence occupied
by Taoker has thrown the county into
the expense Of keeping the family, which
amounts to 81 per week. Heretofore the
citizens of Elk Point have il a great
measure contributed to the wants of the
family, and now believe it the duty OF
the county to aid that helpless woman
aud children. even though Tookcr has to
look out for himself.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19
CITY election April 9TH,

Ask A. L. Eddy why he smiles
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

BEGes' spring hats beats them all for
price and quality,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

Dry wood is very scarce In the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

InE IoNia volcano has been attracting
considerable attention Of late in various
quarters, and this Is particularly so III
Elk Point, The origin Of the volcano
has been Il subject Of argument and
theories, but an old miner seems to have
hit OF the most plausible theory as tn the
origin uf the fire IN that hill. He claims
that the prairie fires that have run along
tue river bank at some time or other
caught in a vein Of coal a2d slowly work.
ed back into the bill. As is well known
t. those who have examined the volcano
that ashes and charrci slate stone and
rock exist III large quantities from the
bant. of the river To the crater. The
patty we have mentioned has obtained
a lease Ct the ground where the volcano
is situated, and has begun operations FOL
lowing the course of the fire into the
bill. He is confident that a large vein
of coal will be found under the crater of
the volcano, and the work already done
indicates that the lonia volcano viii
prove nothing else than the gate to a vast
coal field. Should coal be found there IN
paying quantities it will open a new and
very profitable usipess enterprise for
Elk Point. The mines will OILY be about
seven miles distant. with this as the
nearest railroad market. II ii short time
the matter will be Investigated thorough
" and the knotty volcano question be
solved. Parties wishing t. visit the
scene will fud u skilf on this side OF the
river free to ali who wish to cross.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-03-19

ONE Of those chronic grumblers gave
Us a call yesterday. H began the con
versstion by cursing the country and
everybody in it, and only quit when ask
ed what BARN had been done to him by
either the country or the people. He
said he was mad on general principles;
and particularly mad because he was
poor. Thus it goes, When a man gets
where the Shedding is hard, he blanes
others Tor his misfortune. Ii men would
do less whincing and mMe determined,
intelligent labor, the machinery Of indus.
tries would run more smoothly. We say
coufoura the ma that tries to make
everybody feel blue and out Of heart.