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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24

The Elk Point COURIER of Feb
ruary 18th states that the expenses
of Union county are five thousand
dollars per year in excess Of the in
come from taxes, and that two-third
OF the expenses drumming the county
are caused by the District Court.
The COURIER wisely says this is an
alarming state Of affairs and charges
it to the fact, that Justices of Peace
under the law have no jurisdiction
TO try an offence oftle criminal law;
the justice merely cts as an exam
ming court, and if there is a probi-
bility Of guilt, binds the party over
to await the action ofthe grand jury.
W. coinside with the COURIER that
the costs Of our courts are unreason-
ably expensive. We do not mean
that 1T is SO through the fault of the
officers, but through the fault of the
law. We believe that the Probate
Judge should have jurisdiction in
civil cases where the amount involved
did not exceed $1,000, and in all
criminal cases except ielonies. Then
cut down the number Of the grand
jury from is to 6, and a genuine
reform will be effected and tax-yay-
ers experience a relief.-Alerand,la
Herald
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24

31Ix3uAE 8uNnltaSEN. DIiukS NAM
buildings have been provided
and the public roads are in good
ouR EXEMPTION LAWS.
Orr laws exempt for each familys
HOMESTEAD without regard 10 value,
and fifteen hundred dollars in per-
scrsl property. Families are thus
secured against The contingencies Of
misfortunes which might leave them
pennilcss in other communities.
STOCK AND FENCES.
Fences are not required in farming
operations, as our laws compel per-
ions to herd their steak during the
farming season. And herding itself
is comparatively inexpensive, as one
boy and d pony will suffice to herd
the cattle Of a neighberhcod.
Farming Operations.
A fair crop Of what is known as
sod corn cam be raised the first
year, but like all rich prairie lands
our soil requires to have the sod
turned over and the grass roots kill
cd by exr osure to the sun before it
can be successfully cultivated in
wheat, oats and vegetables.
"A single team Of two horses, oxen
or mules will suffice for blowing the
heaviest soils.
Cheaper than homcsteads.
A careful consideration ofthe fore
going facts must make it apparent
that for families Of small means the
unoccupied lands Of Union county
are cheaper than homesteads.
These lands mean the immediate
advantages Of good markets, good
schools, churches and good society.
The HON estead means absence
from markets, from schools, from
churches, from society, for = period
which canhot be limited with GER
tainty.
No Commission charged.
The advantages which Elk Point
must derive from the occupation and
cultivation Of these lands induces
me to incur the outlay necessary to
brind them to the attention OF the
settlers. : No commission is exacted
OF any one without q sale is made.
Hotel Accommodations.
Elk Point has two first class hotels
which afford accommodations at pri.
ces varying from S4.00 per week te
$500 per day, according to the 10.
cation ofthe room.
How Reached.
Through tickets to Elk Point car
be had Mt all principal railrod sta.
tons in the eastern, northern anc
western states.
In order to facilitate as far a:
practicable the examination OF these
lands by home seekers, the subject
has been placed in the hands Of the
undersigned who will be pleased te
welcome purchasers and communi.
cate any desired information.
w. ~. pERcIvAL,
Elk Point y. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
Manhood: Flow Lost, How Restored.

IA Just pahieshtd, a new edition If DIR.
tuiNerwetls t'riehratsd essay on HE rad
~ ical enrp twi lput M diciite5 Of S;lerm.a
.-AA torrlaessa or SeTnlral Weasness insulnu
tary seninal LOSSES. Inpoiency. also consuinp
ton. Epilepsy and fits. induced by self indalg-
enee orseXHai extravagsnce, &c.
w Price In a Sealed kacelop. sic cents.
TIL celesrateb author In ihi. admirable essay.
clearly deBionsiaates =. from a thirty Years sue
cessfnl practice. that the alarming conie9 ,t.isce s
OF self abnse may be radically cured without
the dangerous nae of internal medicine or the
application Of The knife. pointing III u mode .,f
cure at ufcc SIN pie. certain and ciectuai. b..
a,eaps OF which every sufferer. 70 mnttea what
his condition. may be, may cure himself cheaply
privately and radio lily.
Th4s lecture shanl he In the hands of every
youth an ! man in he land.
Sent ander Seal. Ia a plain cnvel0p. TO an
address, On receipt 81 six cents. or two postage
stamps.
Address
The Gully cryvcll MedfCaI &c.
II ANN ~ New York r. o.. Box, 45SC
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
First Publication Feb. 25, SOL
Us LAND orr h, SIOUX FALLS. !

Feb i6f h. 1880.
Notice is hereby given that The tatiowia
named .ettler has Httd ~, ic- ~ his inter ION 81
mtke hbaipr,as IN ~nppnrt of his c aini and ~.
cure I.tal eatry thereof. an i'llt said pr,lf wi
he m lie before the q ERIK of h. Dietrirt cur u
taien cate v. r. ~ FIX Point the C nm sea-
ON Tuesday The 18th tiay al March tysl, VIZ
Jeits Pe ar t.lttd rnier hfr iiua eslrId cn'r,
N, 4SIs f,F tn scni u. scs II and North u ne
y section n tnwu 80 G nc' ~ and names III,
foltoNjng Witnesses Ia ptnyr hie coniiupaus res.
tec.lce npsh and cuariv t,tIh al eaiG ;ract. VIZ
liana Henson M Knut Hanson al Tn ion 10
7. wiz po-intdce add sS.s AT Porilandyiiie
! 'wa. and { ar selsoa % kik t'oiui. and Erick
Nelson vi Riclisnd. Union =" u T.
+ MPBEIL.
krpisipr
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24

fff1fTOHN OF DAKOTA I IN fittrici court within
4th Judicial district. and Tor ,Ie c..un.y OF
linton.
Harris Manufac' nring company
Va
Niles Hanson
Notice is l,.tehy given itai by virtue of an tx.
ecvtioa TO M directed aud dc. i've ed AID ~ W -
my hands issnrsi out eftse CLERKS o.ace ~ he
Dis, fict cpBri of L .sibp taitiGy % r VI. n Jude
.ictt rentefcf in said c1n I in Iavo5 al Ill d
Harris Ma,infirt uriug romt,any mud against .A'd
Neils Hanson | have is'itt apon he ftlew
tng described refrnnai prrIs'rif 81 said d, ic 1T
eHt TO wit Ore lizzie Oh mpiIu geti.tr nut
mower comb inrd u d THAR ! riills IA saturday
The th!ru uas ot A,,fti n y fSS nj the Il ur 81
oae o cfueh y m OF Ssid day al he iron dn,r
OF the pos ,fsi e IN Elk Ioint said co,u /, aAa
ierfri cry p4.sca.l 10 SEA All The t,ght iillv aud
lnteresi ri he ai,,ve naHnei Nci .Juhu~na m
aud % The a','ye Grscrsh3a ifrlst'y o ~ ls,
said jgdgen,eg aud rSetu3i,a amoua.ias t.,
S-No "a. asi,t fs-t- nn1mrliag 10 s. -. together
viii all uecratsg esrjs uf sale aud aai iascreet
III, the same ,sRi he 94tk da, % ehI naty a. IL
1885 ~ the r sic of seven pr c nj per aailm, HI
public aaea ioa ~ the .lsbe-t bid leg sar ca h
A EpysL !.
Sheriff OF Union Go. u J..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24

The Elk Point CoURiER tells of
an happy father who rnme into tell
the editor Of his streak of good luck
in tha slips eta ten pound boy, and
sat down in the ash laii which
was full Of hot GOALS. Now, we be-
lieyc the last part Of that yarn is as
II. q. said. A lie, sir. No man who
had just got a baby ever would sit in
Z hot ash pail.-G1roq Iaar Sbrte.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
[fir.t publication Mar Il. 1890

U. s. LAND OFFICE SIOUX FALLS. ut.
Mar 1880
Na'icc is hereby given that The following.
ia med -ciJler bas filed no,ic. of his Intention
H. make fhai proof ~ sn ppart " his ciaii,. ana
secure final entry thereof, ard That laid proof
vi he made he fore me clerk of .ne Cpnr' If
untan county. Dakota al III ioint the county
SEES on FRIDAY the Sth day of April 1856 VIZ:
John Schrvtdcfheintze nrdcr his hume.iesd
entry No sesSfor So 'oi l.. >wL aud sou h !.
lot | swk rec i'm 6. town 80. raiae 10. AID names
the following witnesses % prov tis rubifauous
rs.sieeuce upon and ciii itst ion Of said tfnct viz.
tlenry N%errman. Je.rph y Rrnsscha,. I'll Il
WILSON and William Gilbert, all or Elk PSint.
Union County, Dakota.
p. r. CAMPBELL.
Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
For Sale

HoHsEs, harnesses and wagons for
sale Or exchange for unimproved
land, or good secured paper. Call
on or address.
u. E. PEFIss. 4
Elk Point, D. e
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
.EkEx. ErGKES, .1rforney.
Ghastel Mortgage Sale.
Harris Manufac' uring company

rfHRfroRs o~ psRtrA In rist-ici cour, wi hin
sth Jadriai risirict. iand iur Vie c,un.y OF
tHton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24

Coprt, OF Union (
Ia the District Court within and for said Up,or
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
The Territory Of Dakota,
7. D. pERCIVAL,

ANSNIIV IIEh VIIIV'
In testimony whereof. have mercantile SCI my
hand and seal, This I6'h dav e Feb. A u. 1850.
E. A. HllEKd IAN. Auditor,
(sgAL1 BY L.. N. fCRpy, Deputy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-03-24
M, HOFFMAN,,

The 3-sS o~dvvaro lEau.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

swell. my lad, where are YOU travelling
this stormy weather, all alone2" asked an in
quisitive landlord, of small lad, whose
father was engaged in smuggling, and had
sent him, young as be was, on an important
message in advance of the party. "Going to
draw my pension" was the reply. "Pen-
sion2" echoed the astonished landlord; "what
does so small lad as you draw pension
for?' "Minding my own business, and let
ting that of others alonef'
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

The New York Legislature has passed a
bill to prevent women acting as professional
pedestrians. 1t forbids public exhibitions of
female pedestrianship, and renders liable to
prosecution for misdemeanor any woman
who takes part In them, and every manager
or person aiding in such exhibition. Penalty,
one year in prison or $500 fne or both.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

There was young swell in Calcutta,
Tried to write Electric Oil on shutter,
When he reached To f. c.,
great big Passee,
Said when rheumatic pains you endure,
TIE Oil 1t will certainly cure,
But that word won't rhyme with Calcutta,
For sale by j. b. Dill.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-05-08

Go to j. B. Dill's for Mrs. Freemans New
National Dyes. For brightness and dura-
bility of color are unequalled. Color from
two to five pounds, price Is cents.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
ARTESIAN WELLS.

The New York Herald referring to the
Senate bill on srtesian wells on the plains,
advocates the opening Of these perennial
fountains in trans Mississippi districts where
summer rainfall 10 deficient, believing they
will enhance the value Of the national domain
and clear the way for the great tide Of en-
migration now rolling toward the Rocky
mountain slope. 1t may not be easy to tap
great internal water reservoirs Of the eathen
plains east of the Rocky mountains, but pro-
baby the deeper the bore the fuller the per
petual stream, a. exemplified in the artesian
wells at Greenale near Paris, which were not
started until 1900 feet of soil had been per
forsted, and four years were spent in boring.
1t has thousand fold repaid its cost, dis
charging considerably more than one half
million gallons every twenty -four hour.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
DON'T BURN THE GRASS.

A writer in the Stafford Herald says the
burning of prairie grass tends to check the
rains. He Gays: "a good deal has been
said about drouthy Kansas and the burning
of the prairie grass, but our citizens have
much more to learn. Ii is the united exper-
fence of those who settled in the eastern part
of this State that burning the prairie grass,
year after year, has a tendency TO prevent
the falling Of rain, and that a. soon az we
quit this practice rains will be abundant.
This having been their experience would it
not be we'll for us in our new country to ben
eft by it? If the experience Of tie settlers
in the Older counties is not sufficient, let each
farmer investigate the action OF the water in
the earth and in the air, az treated of in chem
istry. They will find that warm air absorbs
moisture and cold air discharges it, that rain
IL produced by warm currents of air, loaded
with moisture, (water), coming in contact
with cold currents of air which causes the
former to discharge the water 10 drops as we
see it come down in what We call rain; that
the water is taken up BY the air from the
oceans, CULTS and other bodies of water and
carried to Us by the wind. From this it is
plain to be seen that anything we do that
uiAeo w eho Aiosesufe Al Tue eeftn 8no ar, Ae
burning our prairie does, has the effect to
put the air in our localities in such warm,
dry condition that when 4 cloud comes over
us the air absorbe the moisture before il
reaches the ground. Hence, we zee dark
clouds come up in the distance and think
surely We will get rain, but Is they approach
they get lighter in color, and if they reach
us at all they blow over US. high up in the
air-so high that only few, if any, drops OF
water can pass through the air to the ground.
1t seems to Us that a careful investigation of
the matter would prove to every one the ex-
tent Of injury done in this way. to say moth
ing Of the benefit it il to the land to have the
heavy coat of grass turned under. Our land
is rich nov, it is true, but il We burn and
haul of the vegetation that it produces year
after year it will not long remain eo.''
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
TREES FOR THE PLAINS.

". N. p, Of Russell, Kansas, writes to
Purdy's Fruit Recorder for information on
timber planting in Kansas; and is recon-
mended BY the editor Of the paper to plant
largely Of sugar maple, beech, elm, etc. We
will concur in recommending the last named
tree; but, il the sugar maple, beech, and
Other favorites of eastern woods, flourish no
better at Russell than they do at this point.
the tree-planter will wait long before he can
sit in their shade. Trees of the sugar maple
on the grounds Of Messrs. Todd & Blschly,
nurserymen at this place, have made growth
not to exceed one inch per year, with the
best of cultivation and in good situation
On the College grounds, the beech has been
planted to sufficient extent to determine it
a failure in this locality; and we do not ap-
prehend more satisfactory result Of planting
farther west.
We would amend the list, to the extent Of
adding the following names in place of the
sugar maple and beech. Plant the black
walnut, bo1-elder, honey-locusi, cottonwood,
ailanius, catalpa, soft maple, green and white
ash, Usage orange, coffee bean and red cedar.
These have been tried repeatedly, and have
not been found wanting. There are draw
backs to the cultivation OF few of the kinds
named. The soft maple is troubled with the
pestiferous maple-worm, which we believe is
advancing westward; the ash suffers from the
attacks of large boring caterpillar, the lar
va of the goat-moth (Cossus;) the cottonwood
is frequently subject to serious injury from
the perforation Of the large boring larva of
the Sdperdd calcardtd. These disadvantages
weigh but little, however, when balanced
against the rapid growth and general adapta-
bility Of these trees.-Prof. Popenoe.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
TIE POLITICAL CONTEST.

The political cauldron is seething. Never
before was so much interest manifested in re-
spect to the popularity OF the several Presi-
DENTAL candidates. This is evidenced by the
methods employed to ascertain the popular
feeling by "straws," go called. Heretofore
Ford county has given little expression on
political topics. But the county is arriving
at a ma.urer and more sta BILE form Of politi-
cal position. II is true, in the Presidential
canvass Of 1876 there were less votes than at
present, bu, the population OF the county now
is OF that class having greater concern in po-
liticsi affairs. This is true together with the
fac. that the Brigadiers in Congress have
threatened TO force upon the people an Issue
which requires the solid voice Of the country
to combat The nature of the present polit-
icsl situation partakes largely OF the condi-
ton OF political affairs twenty years ago.
Hence the popular spirit is aroused. and to
tina, pitch, drawing the full force of public
discussion. The loyal Republican party
does no, desire repetition Of the disaster
oftweniy years ago. To avoid this calamity
the popular heart has been struck with the
spirit OF safety, honor, and patriotism; and
there is an awakened sense 10 the duty OF
calling upon q strong arm to lead US again to
victory. The popular enthusiasm in favor Of
Gen. Grant is the outgrowth Of the peril fore
seen in the unwise and unpatriotic legislation
OF the Brigsdiers While We do not believe
Grant the probable candidate, We believe the
intense feeling in his favor has been brought
about by .he efforts to thwart the results
which were the growth of the war, and this
feeling in favor Of Grant has brought party
enthusiasm and jealousy up to the highest
pitch, rendering much Of the discussion &
series of elimination and recrimination. This
intense party feeling will in nowise affect
party discipline or success-it has brought
the force and strength Of the party into the
canvass, leaving the jealous advocates the
alternative of accepting q compromise
compromise which will not impair the can
vass.
Referring again to the political situation
in Ford county, We congratulate the Repub-
licans upon their stalwart position. In the
County Convention on Saturday last. an in
formal vote was taken. which resulted in
Grant leading Blaine three to one. Repub-
licsns generally. however, will vote for the
nominee. Grant, Blaine and Waahburne
are Of the staiwart stripe. and the nomination
of either will be acceptable.
In view Of the stslwart character of the
political canvass, the Republicans of Ford
county will draw party lines in the county
contest. This is fixed question, and while
there may have been some inpedinents short
time ago, there are no drawbacks nov. And
let Us remark there will be no lack Of zeal
and energy to make the county canvass .
complete success.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
q Physicians Clear Conscience

DR. C. c. Gilleland. OF Gallatn. Mo writes :
" have sold your sARsAPARILLA, DANpELIoN
and loDIDE OF POTASSIUM, for more than one
year. and used it in my family, and can say that
never used or SOLD remedy for the bod or
Liver thst gave as good satsf lction as this N cd
icine." For sale by all Druggists.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
RELIGIOUS.

Presbyteriam.-Ser every alternate
Sabbath, at IL .. m. and 7:30 p. m. in the Union
Church. o. W. WRIGHT, Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal every al
ternate Sabbath, In the Union Church, at il q,
m. and 80 y. m. Class meeting at the close Of
the morning service.
W. FERGUSON, Pastor.
Catholic Monthly services in the Union
Church, of which due notice will be given
through the city papers.
FERDINAND WOLF, o. S.B.
UniOn Sunday School, Sunday, at 10 a.
m. in the church. Bible Class taught by one
OF the Pastors. j. Z. HENDERSON, Supt
Prayer and Conference meetings on Tuesday
evening. The regular prayer meeting on Thurs
day evening. Both in the church. Both Union
meetings.
The public are respectfully invited to attend
all OF these services and strangers are cordially
welcomed. Come and see.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27

A NEW market has been found in France
for American cattle and we have no doubt
shat our Shipper of beef will take advantage
o! il and give the French people the advan-
taee of cheap beef which the British parlia-
ment denies the poor Of England.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27
The Mysterious Puzzle solved

To enjoy peace of mind and perfect physical
health, LET Is. Is IA. alone and Regulate your
Liver by taking BROWNS VEGETABLE LIy-
Err PILLS. sold by all Druggists.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1880-03-27

POST OFFICE HOURS:
From A. NJ. to 9. P. NJ. Money Orders
issued from Q A. NJ. to IN. NJ. Sunday
excepted. II. j. FRINGER. p. NJ.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-09
THE ELECTRO.YApOR BATHS.

Are you or any Of your friends suffering
from nervous debility, neuralgia, rheuma
tism, dyspepsia, constipation, disease of the
liver or kidneys, female weaknesses, chills
and fever, scrofula, or any diseases of the
skin, mercurial, lead or whisky poisoning,
or any disease, either acute or chrome,
which you have dispaired of ever curing by
the use of drugsl Do not think there is no
relief for you until You have tried the
Electro-Vapor baths, and you will be as.
tonished and gratifed at the result you
will so speedily obtain at such trifing
cost. These baths have been tried and are
endorsed by many OF our most prominent
citizens. They are the universal savorite of
the ladies. They clear the complexion and
give a buoyancy aud elasticity to the step,
which nothing else will impart Admins
tered daily at the Office of DR.. Mareau, No
140 Commercial avenue, between Eighth
and Ninth streets over Blacks shoe store
A Lady always in attendance to receive
lady patrons.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-09
To the Public:

No matter what may be the excitements or causes that
may stir the stream of civil military political life TO its
depths, how great may be the turmoil or how deep an
interest the public mind may take in these causes, we be-
ieye the people who make up this great Yankee nation
always ready to recognize any and everything that to their
personal advantage Believing this we unhestatingly
direct the public to the fine stock of clothing that
we are Offering for sale at our Palace Clothing house"
Our assortment of Alpaca and Moair coats in variety quill
y and price never supassedn Cairo. Our white vests
low in price superb in quality and all of the very latest
styles. Our stock of gents furnishing goods underwear
ties, hosiery and iii fact every thing needed in the clothing
line is complete be found in lthe largest establish
ments of metropolitan cities Call and learn prices
3 Z r @ Il r 3 r OS.
No. 1OS Commercial Avenue
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-09

charging one hundred dollars for six months
or less time, was 10 prevent strangers from
opening temporary saloons in the city dur.
ing the busy season ofthe year There were
few months in the year, in which as much
was made by saloon keepers as in all ths
other months of the year combined, and he
believed that it would be protection to
the respectable saloon keepers
who are now doing business here and who
year sitter year regularly pay their license
into the city treasury. This argument is a
good one and was worthy Of attention, but
i, is hardly sufficient 10 entirely annihi.ate
the argument that 1.-THE ordinance is unjust,
and would work 50 as 70 discriminate
against the poor man and IN favor Of the
rich one" Candor compells US to admit
thar among fifty licensed saloons there are
cot few on whose p-opretors the paying
0: fifty dollars extra license would be quite
q hardship But while this is true. it is no
less true that,as Alderman Pa,ier SAID thatits
workings would produce beneficial results,
since STRANGERS would be prevented from
opening saloons here during the busy
months. We have no time to notice every
s-ggmen, advanced in the message. nor is
this necessary, AMI suffice il to say they are
si OF them very strong. or al least, have
the appes-ance Of being so.