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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

WIN. l.. JOY, ESQ.,, of Sioux City,
was in Elk Point several days last
week attending a lawsuit.
JUDGE ALLISON, of Sioux City,
canse up on the train this afternoon,
on a business trip.
Hon. J. NJ. PETERSON was in the
city Monday on business not of a
political nature.
NJNo. RASH has returned from
Yankton, where he spent several
weeks d~isposing of lumber manufac-
tured by the firm at their mill.
JNo. JOHNSON, a solid republican,
a good farmer and a regular reader
of this paper, and resident Of Brule
township, was in the city Saturday.
II. B. SMITH took in the sights at
Sioux City last Saturday. He says
he got lost several times, but man.
aged to find the depot in time for
the train.
r. J. WooDsIDE and G. H.. Wal
worth are absent this week on Il trip
of inspection to the Jim river, and
will take in Firestcel, Costian, and
some other prospective cities.
HoN. w. i. CATION, Indian Trader
at Cheyenne River Agency, is in the
city on a visit to his numerous
friends. Business is good up the
river, and he is well pleased with his
chances.
. II. G. MILIsPAUGH, one ofthe solid
men Of Evansville, Wis, was in the
city several days last week visiting
acquaintance. We found him to be
an aflable and pleasant gentleman,
and regret that his stay with us was
SO short. He returned home last
Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

holding the white flag. The chase
was given up, and r. getting his re-
volver fired a shot at the fellow which
cut 4 lock of red hair from his head;
but the rascal soon got out of reach
of the revolver. We understand
that Mr.. Thompson now offers a re-
ward Of $25 for any information
which may lead to the discovery of
a red haired man with a short shirt
tail. BACHELOR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

JUDGE BLAIR has now iii his pos
session a four legged and four wing
cd chicken, which he obtained from
w. c. Homer. We had the pleasure
last Thursday Of examining that
queer specimen of chicken kind, and
were surprised at how nature got
mixed up and flew the track in that
animal. The little thing has the
correct form of a chicken in every
particular, with the exception Of an
extra pair of wings and legs. One
pair Of wings occupy the right
place on the body, while the Other
and smaller pair is near the tail
The largest pair Of legs is near ths
right position, while the other i
back near q half inch. Mr.. Blail
has the chicken in a bottle Of alcho
hol, and it is worth your time tt
view this odd freak Of nature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First publication June 4, 70.


STATEMENT OF TIE CONDITION
Manhattan Fire Insurance COMFY,
On the 3i.t day OF December, 1878.
The name Of the company Is the Manhattan
Fire Insurance company.
1t is located in New York City.
The amount of its capita, stock Is 100000
The amount Of it's capital stock paid up is $50
THE ASSETS OF THE COMPANY ARE
AS FOLLOWS:
Cash on hand and in the hands Of
agents or other persona......... " q ,os2.W
Real Estate unincumbered ...... 20,SSl st
Bonds owned blythe company to wit:
.. 3. bonds 6s currency maaket sa ao
lo-ios gold maskss
'Al"' sos marks.
''"' 4per Ct. gold. market
south Carolina bonds, value, 100
N. Y. Mutual gas 1t. co. stock 10.0O3
U :. currency a . per cent. 10000
UP. gold bonds. value 1870
10000
Loans on bond and mortgage being
first lien on unincnmbered real
estate worth double amount loaned 16S,I27,55
pebs, otherwise secured......... I32.ho
Debts for Premiums ............. N.OH1.94
All other securities ...,........ 62.0s6.44
Total Asseits ..-....... $S26, 1904
LIABILITIES.
LOSES adjusted ana que .....4....
" " not due.......} 47,700.O0
" nnadiusted .......... 49,.
Losses in suspense waiting for fur
All other claims against the compy l0,a5o0 90
Total Liabilities. go. -. 33l,7ss y
The greatest amount insnredin any
The greatest amount allowed by the
rules OF the company to be in
sured in any one city town or
village and the greatest amt
allowed to be insured in any
enc blocki governed by circumstances
State Of New York,
City County Of New York.
Andrew J. smith, President and louis r. Car
man Secretary Of the Manhattan Fire Insurance
Company Of New York City being Only
sworn dcpose and say, that the foregoing
is a full true and correct statement y
the affairs Of the said company; that tho said
lns"r one faWSnDs III TH HSri DoILXRs.
OF actual cash capital, invested in the State and
and Mortgages Of Real Estate. unincumbered
and xprth double the amount for which the samc
fs moftgaged end they are the above described
Andrew j.. Smith, President.
Lonis =. CarmAn, Secretary.
subscribed and sworn to befrc mo this 9th
day f If ANY 1878. '''. Ao. a.,'iFs sssil,e.
AH Y.na,oa oT 5. I. June "a. 1879 .ss
,,, \: =: a. 4, hereby rasSy' e ssPnsy ia. s.s', ,ns q ssr rssSss I !
true and correct copy OF tho statement o. the
condition Of tho Manhattan Fire Insurance Co
OF New York, ON the 8lst day Of Dec 1878 and now
L. n. PuspY,
Dcpaty Aaditoe.
Auditors Oflcs.
whereas the Manhattan Fire Insurance CO.
located In the city Of New York and state Of New
York has hicd In this 0Ace : sworn statement
~ ~ .s.n.darrc ~;th thc nrortssnns "a m set a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

Do you believe that there are scores
of persons passing our store every day
whose lives are made miserable by indi-
gestion. dyspepsia, sour and distressed
stomach, liver complaint, constipation,
when for 10 cents we will sell them
Shiloh's Vitalizer guaranteed to cure
them. II II BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
THERE is MONEY I'm 1T.
Reason with US and see how
TO get IL.

1t is ever the aim Of the COURIER
to defend the interests of those it
represents, and when we see any
thing that will benefit our people,
make them more prosperous and
contented, we want to tell it. We
are fully aware of the di%scouraging
fact that the attempts of our farmers
to make money by raising grain
have been anything but satisfactory,
although their success has been
more gratifying than that experience
ed by most of the agriculturists in
some central and eastern states; but
in the main our Dakota farmers
have not made Il large per cent. on
the money invested and labor X
pended.
For sometime we have been exam
lining and gathering figures about
stock raising, and what it promises,
if made a business, or means of in-
come. Of course it is necessary to
raise some corn, which is always a
suro crop in Dakota, and wheat
enough for family use. The corn
can be fed to cattle and hogs with
the most profitable results. There
has recently come under our obeerva-
ton a cast Of stock raising that We
wish to give you as an example OF
what one man has done and others
can do if they wish to try what has
ceased to be an experiment in Dako-
ia. Five years ago Mr.. Anthony
Summey, who resides several miles
south of this city, began stock rails
ing with four cows. He made up
his mind that he saw a business
more certain and far more profitable
than raising wheat, and in order to
give the matter a thorough test, he
kept a correct record Of the increase
from those four cows, which at the
outset were worth $50. The first
year his stock had increased to eight
head, the second year to twelve, the
third year to sixteen, the fourth
year to twenty-four, the fifth year to
thirty-two. His cattle to-day are
worth $500, or a gain in five years Of
s44O-the large rate of $50 per cent.
on the money invested. In the
meantime he fed about fifty hogs
from the milk ofthese COWS. These
hogs have brought in cash about
1925 above all expenses.
The case Just cited shows what
can be done with a few dollars in
vested in stock. The capital to start
with was small. What other bust
ness enterprise will yield the same
enormous per cent. in in the same
time with the same labor and risk?
We know of none. 1t requires but
little attention and trouble, while all
the time your investment keeps
doubling and trebling.
Hence, we say, the more the mat
ter is studied and investigated the
more we are convinced that stock
raising is the business that must be
followed in Dakota if our people
would make money. In this con-
nection we ask the candid opinions
and experiences of those who have
tried the business, and any facts
bearing on the subject will be given
space in these columns. We are
convinced that our citizens must, to
a great extent, give up wheat raising,
and as we see a remedy in cattle,
hogs and sheep, we want the matter
thoroughly Investigated, and ask our
farmer friends TO study this matter
carefully. Those who have tried
stock, will confer a favor by giving
us their experiences and candid
ropinions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THE other day a lady entered a
store and asked for onions. The
Norwegian clerk told her that they
"dont got any" After she had left
the store he seemed to be worried,
and in short time stepped up to a
fellow clerk and said, "When | come
to tink bout it may be that woman
wanted ingyuns. We got 'em."
He says he wishes people would talk
plain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

SEVERAL wagon loads of Union
county people, from this place and
Richland and vicinity, will start in
a few days for a trip Of inspection
through the Red River country.
They expect to be absent about a
month.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

A THIEF broke INTO T. M. Bryan's
barn last Friday night, and stole a
set of double harness, the bride and
reins of a single harness and one col
lar. Tins two dogs were sleeping
in the barn and never awoke or made
a noise.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

"Look out for paint is a common
injunction in the city nowadays
Elk Point COURIER.
Yes, the boys should be careful,
for it is rather hard on the young
men to have the lapel of their Sun
days coat bedaubed with rouge; but
then, as the girls will paint the boys
will have to put up with it.-Cih@en.
How do you like that, girls?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

UNION County has the incest court
house grounds, the ncatest Temple
of Justice, and when completed, will
have the best Jail in Dakota Terri
tory. This is something our conf
missioners can ever point to with
pride as an official act worthy of the
highest commentator. This is n
of the oldest and best settled coun-
ties in Dakota, and is destined to be
second to none in wealth, and we
can feel a just pride in our public
buildings. The building and the
grounds are not only a pride to the
city, but speak volumes Of praise for
the enterprise and public spirit of
the good people throughout the en-
tire county, as we are in fact and in
interest one people in our labors and
results.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June 10. 1879
Land Office ut Sioux Falls. ID. T.

JUNE 9TH, 1873.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his Intention to
ma Ike final proofin support Of his claim, and SC
cure final entry thereof at the expiration ofthir-
ty days from the date Of this notice, via:
George II. Green under his homestead entry
No. 1856, for the southwest \ section 5, twp. 95,
range 40 and names the following as his witness.
60, viz: Charles w. Ovcrton and Richard Temby
OF Cortland, Union county, D. T..
b. r. CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
Notice Of Final Proof.
First Publication June 49,
Land ONCE at Sioux Falls. ID. r,

June 18th, 1879.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
secure final entry thereof at the expiration Of
thirty days from the date Of this notice, viz:
AlOnzO Hoard father and heir Of Edison Hoard
deceased under homestead entry No. 5845 for the
N w \ N 4 \ and lot l N Wa and north y lot
2 " W \ section IL, twp. Us. range ~ and names
the following AS his witnesses. viz: Charles w.
Dean and Mark Woodside of Union county D. T.
b.. +. CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June 18th, 1879.
Land Office ut Sioux Falls, ID. r.

JUHG EH0 1CIF.
Notice IL hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
secure final entry thereof at the expiration Of
thirty days from the date OF this notice, VIZ.
Charles W. Ovcrton under his homestead en-
try No. 1896 for the north y southeast I south
west \ southeast u and southeast u southwest
section | twp. a5, range 80 and names the follow
ing rs his witnesses, viz: George H.. Green and
Richard Temby of Gothland, Union county, DIT.
Il, Z. Regi3ter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June IS. 1879.
Land Office at Sioux Falls, D. r..

JUNt IIFH, To0F,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
MAKE final proof in support Of his claim, and Sc
cure final entry thereof at the expiration Of thir-
ty days from tn date of this notice, viz:
Thomas Wilkinson under his homestead entry
No. 52sl for the southeast Il southwest \ and
south y southeast d section 81 and lot 6, section
"a, twp. 50, range AZ and names the following a.
his witnesses, VIZ: William FargusOn and Sam
uel Ashmore of U-ion county. r..
b.. +. CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

a YOUNG lady in this city, with an
eye to business, says that a fellow in
her arms, according to her way of
thinking, is worth three talking
about her at a ncighboring corner.
Wen be there; get your arms ready,
but don't cat onions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

T. f. LANSING made Perdie Bar
relle the present of beautiful bow
and several arrows. The little lady
is very proud Of the gift, and is nov
practicing archery with very good
success. We know of no n more
deserving of such a fine and friendly
donation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

WE learn that w. C. Homer is
getting ready to start for the Hills
with three wagons loaded with chick
ems, butter eggs and hogs. He re-
ports as having done well with the
load he took to Deadwood early in
the spring.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June 10 1879.

Jure 1lth 1879.
Notice is hereby given that tthe following
named settler has flied notice of his intention to
make final proof in support Of his claim, and
secure final entry thereof at the expiration Of
thirty days from the date of this notice, viz:
~ Hans Jacobson under his homestead entry No.
SOL. for the lot 3 northwest i section ! and lot
2 northeast IA sec ton 2, twp, 80, range so and
names the following as his Witnesses, viz Eilert
Hanson and John Langak OF Union county, d. T
b. 4. CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

Two families from Sarpy county,
Nebraska, passed through the city
early Saturday morning, bound for
the valley ofthe Jim. Those parties
have an eye TO business worth men,
tioning. They had with them twen-
ty-one head Of cattle and five head
OF horses, and will give their attention
purely to stock raising. Their idea
Is correct. A few years hence thost
parties will be in easy circumstan'
ces, and others must do likewise t.
gain firm footholds and positive in
comes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June Is, 1872
Land once IT Sioux Fails, d. r.

June 18th, 1879.
Notice lie hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice of his Intention to
make final proof In support Of his claim. and &c.
cure final entry thereof At the expiration Of
thirty days hom the date Of this notice, viz:
VIM. Hazen. under his homestead entry No.
4l74. for the Il Y NV u and NWk NV 4 and
NV \ SW a section "a. twp. E, range so and
names the following as HE WITNESSES. viz. Louis
Goodrood and Vim. A, Smeaton Of Union county
d. 7.
CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THE Black Hills trade is no small
item to this county. Chickens, eggs,
hogs, cattle, butter and various kinds
of produce meet with ready sales to
men from the Hills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

WE were shown some corn yestcr-
day raised on the farm of Mr.. Ham
mond, two miles southeast of this
city, hat is ahead of anything of the
kind we have seen this year. He
had two stalks with him, n of
which had tasselcd out, and the 9TH
er was about six feet in height. He
has eight acres of that kind, which
now promises a large crop.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

Physician endorse Fehrina for fever
and ague, knowing that it does no harm
to the most d~elica.c patients, and curing
where all other remedies fail. Sold by
Smith & Co
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

An ounce of prevention - worth q
pound of cure. One bottle of Bromoline
is worth ten of other liver medicines.
Try it. Sold by Smith & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THERE will be services in the
Episcopal Church on Sunday next
at 10! o'clock a. m. and "a O'Clock
p. m. J.. V. HINES,
Rector.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

WE publish this week an interest
ing communication from IennoX.
Let us hear from other prrts OF the
county also.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

J. f. BLAIR purchased a very fine
Woods organ last week. He is ad-
ding all the modern improvements
in and around his residence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

DR. slough was in the city Satur-
day laying in a stock of groceries.
He says the bottom has by no means
fallen out of Dakota. He is right.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

In Vermillion the married men
kiss the hired girls behind the door.
In Elk Point no girl is employed
unless she is engaged to be married.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

For something new in Summer shawls
Sun Shades, fancy Dress Goods, Ties,
Rouches &c. &c, look over the spring
stock of goods just received at Beggs'.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THE u. B. festival cleared the sum
of$22. for the benefit Of the minister.
The weather the first night was
against the enterprise, and the at
tendance Saturday night was quite
small.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

Do not forget the dance the night
of the fourth of July Good music
will be furnished, and a good time
is promised.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

c. A.. LEWIS, of Virginia township,
is in the city visiting among &C
quaintanees he knew in Wisconsin.
He remembered this Office with a
pleasant call Yesterday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THERE was a pleasant social gath
ering at the residence of N. G.. Bent
ly, last Friday evening, at which
time was celebrated the tiftieth an
niversary of Mr.. Bently's birth.
Those present enjoyed themselves
hugely.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

LAST Monday night a pony be-
longing to H. J. Brace, fell into a
well and was killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

VERMILLIoN has the ague, and has
it SO bad that all false teeth and wigs
have been laid away.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

FARMERS can secure u bargain on Barb.
ed Steel Fence Wire at Beggs q Cations
elevator. l have just received another
Car 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, 1879-06-25
First Publication May %, 1879.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
Sioux Falls. ID. T.. NAV "a 1879.

Complaint having been entered at this ONCE
by James Emery against George Bushnell for
abandoning for more than six months prior to
the expirsfion Of five years from the date OF his
Homestead entry No. 4143, Dated Sept. Gath, 1872
upon the northeast quarter Section 8. Township
95 Range ~ in Union county, d, z. with a view
TO the cancellation Of said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned 10 appear ut this office on
the nth day Of July 1879 at one o'clock b. M. to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
b. r. CAMPBELL Register.
j. NJ. WAsHBURN, Receiver.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

THE east side of the American
House is having a new roof. Hank
Dryer is bossing the job.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

STRAWBERRIES have got cheap
enough 50 hat a printer can walk
within a rod of a box with perfect
safety
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

A MAN must have a full face to
tell a merchant this year that he
wants credit until after harvest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

W. D. PERcIvAL has been appoin-
ted assignee of the bankrupt estate
of Putnam & Bender, and will begin
operations at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25
First Publication June 4. 1871
Land once At sioux Falls, ID. r.

June 2hd, 1917,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and &C.
cure final entry thereof at the expiration Of thir-
~ dpys from the date Of this notice, VIE: James
NJ. Taylor, under his homestead entry No. 7453
for the lots / Il 2 N. W. 4 Section s, TIP. ~, R.. 30
and names the following as his witnesses. viz:
samuel Keller of Union county. D.. T., and Eras
niue Taylor of Clay county, u. T.
B. r. CAMPBELL, Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

BEST barbed steel fence wire. Furst
& Bradley plows, LaBelle wagons, and
all kinds of farm machinery at Beggs &
Cations
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

LOUIS PICARD has built a fine resi-
dcnce on his farm east of the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

A large stock of the Oldest and best
brands of Chemical Paints in the market
On hand, at II. Is. Smith. & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

SOME Of our young men, OF a liter
airy turn of mind, are thinking of
organizing a debating society. We
trust there may, From little acorns
&C.,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-06-25

Febrina. is warranted to cure perman-
emily chills, ague, and fever. Sold by
II. B, Smith s. Co.