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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

No tidings have been received Of
Fred Carter, a account of whose
disappearance was given in this pa
per two weeks ago by our Dixon
County correspondent. The skiff
was found bottom side up a short
distance below where it had been
tied. The Ponca Journal has this
theory to advance:
However, another theory is adj
vanced as to the disappearance,
which sounds quite as plausible as
the other. 1t seems that a few days
before, Fred told several of his asso-
ciates that he proposed to leave
home and work for himself this sum-
mer, and among other things stated
that he al going to Missouri, where
he has an uncle living. 1t is thought
by some that he never entered the
boat at all, or if he did, that, it was
no more than to o the river to
the Dakota side, and that he started
out as many others ofhis age do, un-
der the delusion that the world
affords greater attractions away from
home than under his fathers roof.
The overturned skiff in the river may
be accounted for on such a theory,
in this way: the bank was caving
both up and down the stream from
where it was tied, and had a chunk
of earth struck the boat the shock
would have broken the fastenings
and set it adrift; or, had young Car
ter taken it to go over to- the 0thel
side, he might not have secured il
well, OF the same thing in regard to
the bank might have occurred there.
Word has been sent the uncle refer
red to in Missouri, as, should the
latter supposition prove true, it is
thought Fred will soon turn up in
that country"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

make . cutoff on their line between
Canton and Yankton which makel
its junction ut Elk Point, and it il
generally understood that the round
houses, repair-shops and yards d
the company are to be placed here
at once. BY the completion of rail.
road lines now in process Of construc.
ton OF projected, Elk Point will take
first rank inssthe diversity Of its rail-
road connections; the completion oi
the Omaha q North Nebraska road
on the opposite side Of the river at.
fords direct connection with the I'm
ion Pacific, and q triangle Of roads
~centering at Omaha andidiverging 70
all points Of the compass. The re-
cent purchases Of the G. M. and st.
p. road places the town in dire q
connection with the largest and lon.
gest ino of railroad in the country.
Amongst its manifold advantages
it has two steam ferries crossing the
Missouri river, it has coal mines
within seven miles, wood from 1.50
to 1.75 per cord, first quality Of brick
$500 per 1000, q live, cultivated
class Of public spirited citizens, and
above and beyond all, q rich agricul-
tural country directly tributary 70
it
It's people offer unparalleled in
ducenlcntS to any parties deeirioue
Of starting q firstcfass hotel, a wool
en- factory, paper mill, q nursery, an
agricultural machinery manufactur.
I'M epeAhNahMsnA, wagons ahep,
nundry, one or more creaIneries and
o cheese factory. City lots are fifty
by one hundred and fifty feet, resi-
dence lots elegantly situated can be
obtained at prices ranging from ten
to twenty-five dollars each, and bust.
ness lots from one hundred dollars
and upwards. Capitalists can here
find a lucrative field for safe invest
ment Of their money, a bank well
backed up by q reputable solid man.
agement is an apparent want in Elk
Point, and such an establishment
would control a lucrative business
1t has two first class newspapers.
The Courier, published by G F. Nal.
lahan, and the Tribune, by Charley
7. Fullerton. The following gentle.
men compose a committee Of citizens
who will be pleased to promptly
give any desired information or an
swer any letters relative to Elk Point
its business, lots in city, lands and
farms in the county, or any Other
facts desired by intending homseeek.
ers: W. D. Percival, attorney and
owner of county abstracts, Alex,
Hughes, Esq. attorney and Territor.
ial Supervisor of the National census
E. w. Miller Esq, n of Union
Counties oldest and leading attor'
neys.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
Grief

The pride Of . mother. the life and
10y Of q home, are her children, hence
her grief when sickness enters and takes
them away, Take warning then that
you are running . terrible risk, II they
have a cough, Group ~ whooping cough,
which leads to consumption il Jon do
not attend TO 1t At oncc. 6hilolis con
sumption ure IL guaranteed to cure
them. Price 10 cents. so cents. and 81.
For lame Back, Side or Chest. nee 6hi-
loh's Porous Plaster. Price % cts. For
sale by Fl. III. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
EIK


Elk Point on the main line of the
Sioux City and Yankton division of
G. NJ. a. st. p. Ry., as also the juno
ton Of the branch of the Sioux Val
leysbranch which taps the main line
at Canton. Its geographical, natur-
al and artificial advantages in loca-
ton makes it the strategic CONNER
cial city for a vast extent of country
not only in Southern Dakota, the
Big Sioux and Missouri valleys, but
Of a vast extent Of rich agricultural
country ON the opposite side of the
river in Nebraska. Its population
is about 1900. It has one OF the
neatest and most pertinent court
houses we have seen in the Territory,
which stands in the center of an en-
tire block, thickly studded
and dotted with trees, which renders
its level, grassy plats . very attrac.
breathing spot for all classes. The
first settlers Of the town, inspired by
force Of example and stimulated BY
Eli B. Wixon, Esq, one ofthe found
ers of the town, showed their good
taste and wisdom by double rows Of
shade trees along the entire length
on either side ofthe residence streets,
az q sequence the town in summer.
AZ it is approached either by cars OF
steamboats, presents the appearance
Of : vast forest, but as one approach
|F 10y go - % A+EGassH IT, REAAxT
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Mrs c. w, Beggs has just received
a large stock of the latest styles OF
hats from the eastern markets, and
you had better call while the stock
is complete and not picked over.
The prices are reasonable az can be
found anywhere, and the stock as
full and complete as one could wish.
Be sure to call in and see her stock
before making = choice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Deputy Marshal Ogden, Of Sioux
City, was in town last Monday look
ing after two young Norwegians,
who obtained goods from a dealer
in that city, under false ~pretences.
Nj. Ogden tracked them rs far "a
Jefferson, and supposed they had
come to this place, but it is probable
that they went up the Pembina road
or struck across the country north
Of this city, and the Sioux City Off
cial left the sacred soil of Dakota,
without his men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

An Elk Point lady says she has
discovered a cure remedy against
cyclones and rain storms. When it
looks like rain she sets out the tub
and wash-boiler to catch soft water,
and out of fifteen trials she has not
|caughts pint. She charges no roy
atty on the discovery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

I'm. RrnosRuD is treating his resi-
dsncs - ! coat Of paint, and his
property = being generally inn
peOyod.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Hon. AK. HuoHM received
shout 100 pounds Of census sup
rlisD, last Monday, through the mail.
III supplies came in boxes weigh
In About two hundred each.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Last Friday morning between Ave
and six o'clock the cry Of FIRE rang
through the streets, and as our peo-
pie sprang from their beds, dressed
and run to the streets they were hor-
ror stricken to see Dr.. w. J. Conlys
residence, in the eastern part of the
city, wrapped in flames. In a few
moments . large number Of our cit
liens were on the ground, andlabor-
ed earnestly to subdue the flames,
but they were too late to nave the
house or much Of its contents.
At an early hour that morning the
hired man got up and built Z fire
in tho cooking stove, which was in
the summer kitchen At the rear Of
the house, and then went to the sta
BILE to feed and harness the horses.
The stove was more than ordinarily
hot when the hired girl entered the
kitchen TO get breakfast, but she
then did not notice anything wrong
with the chimney or pipe. When
breakfast was ready she stepped
outside to call the hired man, and
thea discovered the roof Of the hitch.
en- and dining room to be all in a
blaze. At the time the alarm was
given the fire was so far advanced
that the facilities at hand were mad
equate to check its course. The
well was in the kitchen, and the
heat soon became SO intense that NC
water could be obtained from that
source.
As soon as it was seen that all
efforts to save the house were sure
to prove Intellectual, the people pres
ent turned their attention to saving
its contents. In this they were not
very successful, for the reason that
the fire had SO progressed on this
roof that it was impossible to go up
stairs, where many Of the most valu-
able goods had been taken the day
before, because of housekeeping in
the lower rooms. Very little bed
ding, a few other articles, the organ
and hardly any clothing escaped the
flames.
The loss, though heavy, is mostly
covered by insurance in the Cont
mental. He will get from twelve to
fourteen hundred dollars. 1t is the
doctors intention to rebuild at once.
The house he had burned was one
of the land marks of early days, the
largest part having been built of logs.
and naturally very warm and sub
stantial.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

TREAsuRER Stickney received a
check this week for t545.6 6 from the
Territorial Treasurer, for ons-half Of
che railroad tax for 1879.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
HAEc0Sn1

EGLy
Frank Psttisrew, of sioa Alls,
meandered our. streets
John vsssar paid TIE Conn cap-
ital ! visit - eeanrday.
6. 6. Brideeman md Il UsIyler,
Of ysrmilliOn, were II town ater-
day.
A. b. Parker, Of Civil Bsn was
IN the city yesterday, and an not
frgesto fsvor this Office with : call.
Charley Walworth spent onday
in this burg. He hAs ho Of
friends here who are always 70
have him stop of
Mrs. H. Q. Gardner, Of Flas rsAu,
i visiting her mother in thi( city,
and viii remain during the ueeence
Of her husband in the Hills.
Charley Collins drove I'M thc
city last Thursday afternoon de-
livered q large bundle Of his pers
to the proper authorities. H9ts an
immigration agent on ! lsxgeAle.
Charles Fosgate. Of yirginil usn-
ship, was in the city several ays
last week, and went home ~ up
py possessor Off mule that ar-
ranted 70 kick ID al tho latel4i =.
II was carefuiI5 educated ~ al Elk
Point implement dealer. Fosgate
says he is getting rich, and we are
glad of it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

WV. MATHrsoH is working for DR..
W. J. Comfy, and says that granger
Ing hits his appetite.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

On Tuesday afternoon last, our
friend John Tucker became the faith
Ok Of . ten and q half pound heir.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

II Il had not been for one of the
editors Of this paper the "organist"
would have had . terrible time to
6ll his paper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

WAxrED-.A girl TO do general
Homework. will pay 800 per
week t. : competent girl. Inquire
Of a.. Hughs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

One week from next Sabbath
there will be Catholic services in the
school house, in this city, at which
time 1t will be known when work
will begin on their new church edi-
fee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

J. B. BRuBAcHER is building an
addition to his residence and store
which win be completed this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

r. r. BRloos, the popular instr.
ancs man, Of Sioux Falls, was in
town last Friday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

THE Eden Sun reports the skip.
ping out" of a doctor by the name
Of Dequincey, from that burg last
week, and he succeeded in leaving
q lot of unpaid bills. He is terri bly,
cussed by his unfortunate creditors
and the victims of his professional
ignorance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Parties owning land in Union
county and who desire to sell the
same TO actual settlers are requested
to leave a description oftheir proper
ty with
w. d. PERc1vAL,
Elk Point. ID. Z.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

H. H. BLAIR's drug store looks
real cosy and attractive since its re-
painting.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

D. w. MYERs is having his resi-
dence painted. II. J. Nearman il
49, tho ebs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Pr. W. J. CosLY 10 planting sixty
acres Of corn on his farm near this
city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Tus fellow that takes water nom
~ sailroad tank had "better leok .
littls out" ~ the officials will be af-
~ him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

c. W. BEaas is now opening up
his spring stock of dry goods. Do
not fail to look them over If you
wish anything in a shawl, circular,
or suits ready made. We can fit
any lady.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Mn. q. r. Post, Of Lake City Min
nssota, viii arrive next Saturday on
eviait ofs0me weeks TO her daugh-
u. Nh. G. H. Freeman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

]. n. Taloots = having q fresh
coat Of paint smesred over his Gle
amt rccidence,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

A SON Of Charles Fosgate's, who
has been at school two years at Ra-
cine, Wis.,, will return in June, at
which time a younger brother will
begin a two years coursc at the same
school. Mr.. Fosgate says he is de-
termined to have his boys we'll edu-
Gated, and deserves much credit fs
such public spirit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Last saturday morning Henry J.
Nearnan emit nine head Of steers to
Prairie township, where one Of VIM.
Coslars sons will herd them this
duafrNe 1he oummGe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

IT looks good to see all our labor
ing men busily engaged. Nothing
Is more indicative Of q prosperous
town than to see everybody busy.
Such is the case in Elk Point to-day,
and the future of this place is as
good as could be desired.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Sneox M'IxERNY 10 building an
additicn 70 ~ rssidence on hi,
lhx5n.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

The two performances given in
this city by the Toohey combination,
were fine, to say the least, and de-
served far better patronage than was
extended. The troupe is strictly first.
class, being composed of good artists,
who are ladies and gentlemen in ev-
cry sense Of the word.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Err RICHARDSON is building a fine
farm residence ON his place west of
town. II will be two stories high,
with eight rooms and all the neces-
sary conveniences, as Mr.. r. knows
how to provide. He bought his
lumber from ]. N. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

A nice line Of garden and flower
trellisea 1t E. G. DeWitt's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

The Rev. Ira Wakefield preached
in the Methodist church at vermil.
lion last Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

SHALL we celebrate on the fourthY
II %, let N talk the matter up, and
~ NspGrsd. XIX Point wants .
bsoaing old celsbfation this year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

An appropriation Of $4,000 has
been made 70 protect the levee at
vefmillion. That city Is be con-
graduated on her good fortune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

II cost Union county about e1,OOO
70 taks this years. assessment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

street sprinkler win be put on
the streets soon. Good.

TIE city 10 full Of commercial
bummsrs to-day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

DR.. Aarshali's Lung Syrup takes tho lead 81
all Medicine for coughs, colds. asthma, sors
throat. atd pulmonary complaints generally.
Call on your drnggista and Try . bottle of Il,
Price 25 cents, 50 cts. and u . bottlc. Sold BY
3. q. Dewitt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

WE would suggest to the people
of Dakota, who are residing in what
they consider real nice towns, to
come to Elk Point just now and see
one of the prettiest cities in the west.
Our shade trees are in full bloom,
and the city looks like q forrest tast
lily arranged. Elk Point can now
show as pretty residence streets as
can be found anywhere. The groves
around the houses are dense enough
to furnish shade in the summer and
break the winds in the winter,
while along the outer edge Of the
sidewalks the trees stand 30 thick
and regularly that n feels like
walking through picturesque arbors.
As we sit at our desk writing this
article we hear the musical chirping
Of thousands Of beautiful birds, of
which the city abounds, and our
heart is SO full Of enchantment and
delight that we feel like one trans
ported to elysium. In the spring
and summer time a man that loves
shade trees and birds, nice streets
and coy residences cannot avoid
being facinated with our city. There
is no bleaknsss here-our people
have truly made it homelikc and
beautiful.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

FIkE AND NoBBy.-F. w. Smythe
completed last week as fine . set Of
harness for Geo. r. Freeman as was
ever put on . pair Of horses in this
part Of the country. There is no
more skilled workman in the county
than Mr.. Smythe. and when you
want . harness Of any kind that will
stand the racket" and put up on
honor, give him 4 call.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
One Hundred Cows to sell.
Enquire Of c. N. BEGGS.

Bromolane clsanses the blsod, gives tone 70
the systsm, stimulate tie liver, and 10 . radie-
d cure for costivsness. Try II. Sold BY =. 9.
Dewitt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

orr morning last week, T. s.
Benton met with : painful, though
not serious accident. He went into
his stable, where several freighters
had leh some mules for the night,
md . he walked along in the rear
Of tho stalls, Z mule raised one Of
his feet, and right then and there
Mr.. Benton felt . terrible pain in his
leit leg just below the knee. Luck
lily no bones were broken. It, how
ever, jjarrsd him 70 badly that he
used acrutch several days, and at
present nnds ! walking-stick very
convenient. Another instance Of
The uncsstainty of ! mules heels.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
For sale or Trade,

A three and one-half inch wagon,
nearly new, which | wish to trade
for a light spring wagon or horse.
L. L. PETTIs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

J. M. TALcorT has q complete
line of shrouds in connection with
his coffin ROOM.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

ChlCAdU Z NUklh-U hNkkh
$50 NILES or ROAD
Itis the SHORT. SURE md sAyt rsstsbssvssa
COUNCIL BLUFFS
CAICAGO, MILWAUKEE,
and III points EAST ssA NORTH.
New yors. rlilss.lpsis. Iosssa, W.sAi,sess.
roato, Detroit. clsvslsad .cesaNsss.
II offers the travelling public
GREATER FACIIrr1ri
-AHb-
MONK ADvANrAaEsi
Than any ole sosd n ~ wsss.
r.s ONLY nOAD sETws1u
COUNCIL DLUEFs and c1zlcA00
Upsa whieA = -
Pullmam Kx0tGl Carps
n aeetste. = shsss - y. psasss - ssuess :
:-,s,s,sss; = re: - ! 49, = r.
n track 3 steel raili
III coachs6 aro he hneetf
II sqnipmenAs hzst -
>: :s;ss j: sss.;.sss.,.is y
PERsfIf yAsrSn spspDl
sUnD AND CfCs1 cosng1ux5crsl
49, ssssytkiAg A-ys61skess - 4esaN
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
DEWrrr still hasa fill supply Of
garden seeds.

If you wish anything in the drug
or grocery line it win pay you 70
call at DeWiHAs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12
NOTICE.
To Property holders in Hof-
man & Weston'e addition
to the city of Elk Point.

The property known as the Bur-
leigh farm, and now comprising the
Hoffman e. Weston addition to Elk
Point, has been sold to q party for
delinquent taxes. The following
named property owners in said adj
dition, and all others interested are
requested to meet at J. B. Bruba-
cheers store on Tuesday, June LIST,
1880 to arrange for the redemption
of said land, and clear their titles
from a cloud. The amount for each
to pay will be small, as the whole
amount is only about $6S. 1t is
now drawing 80 per cent. interest,
and the o n it is fixed up, the
Lo%%or - Sr.11 ho Soc III .
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

y. @. 4.
Noe9o svssY Tuesday svsaing In the Church
D. T, HUTCHIsON.
President.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-05-12

Croquet sets-only $1.25-at De-
Wits corner store.