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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
Self Murder.

Charles Ponder, aged 30, q local preacher of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, suicided by
hanging, on his farm, four miles west OF New
Albany, Ind, on the 9th. Cause, religious in
sanity.
F. Wyatt Cook, formerly probate Judge. sui
cided at Caledonia, Minn., on the 2Sd, by shoot
ing himself. Dependency over loss Of money
through speculation, and defeat at the last cleo
tion, was the motive
James I. Simmons formerly a telegraph
operator, took dose Of Paris green At st.
Louis on the oath.
Fournier, . high official in the French war de
partment, blew out his brains on the 25th, be-
cause he was summoned to produce his accounts,
julius Metzler, . young German, suicided at
Chicago ON the 22d, by taking arsenic. Motive
unknown.
Louis Bray, Philadelphia drummer, suicided
at Murfreesboro, Tenn, on the 2lst by takine
laudanum. Trouble with woman was the
cause.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
COunterfeiters Arre.ted.

A gang Of nine counterfeiters were arrested Mt
Oswego, N. T., on the 21st nst., while engaged
IN manufacturing spurious coin. Metals, dies
Scids ETC., besides 300 in spurious American
and Canadian coin, were seized.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

The C4|elnna6 Odd Fellow society, on the
2Sd inst, accepted the design and awarded the
contract for the erection Of monument over
the grave Of the socetys unknown dead at the
Spring Grove cemetery, to Ribesso, Mundhark
& Co. The contract price ia e20, 900. The monu-
mont is to be "a feet high, Of bronxe and Amer
ican gray granite, and completed in two years.
Nbeeso is the artist Of the Mcpherson inonu-
ment recently unveiled in Warrington.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

A construction train on the Virginia and Mid
land road ran Of the track and down fifty-foot
embankment, at Rockfish station, eighteen miles
conductor Wilson, two brakemen and seriouslv
injuring H. ID. Lucket spd six laborera, Six
cars were completely wrecked.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
cago spring wheat on coast at 49s 6d05Os. On
passage 10y tho continent, wheat $4,000 qrs;
corn $40, 900 qrs.



Now York Hop Market.
Wells circular Of the 26d inst. says, the better
feeling noted in our last has not ken sustained,
and the hope indulged in by outside speculators
and few "bulls" after the holidays has not
been realized, but has gradually given way to =
feeling Of Disappointment and In few instances
TO that OF uueasiness as ia evidenced by the fact
that ono outside holder Of 1000 bales, finding
the prospect Of An advance anything but fatter-
ing has concluded to unload; not upon this mar
ket but on the London market. The hops In
question are Of the latest growth, and embrace
large proportion Of the last fcurtesn dsyS' en-
posSs; and, - We are cfedibly informed, 60 over
on owners account, not on order. Receipts for
the week, GIT bales; total since September 1,
1879, 0O6 bales; total for same period in 1873,
AZ, ,059 bales; export clealances for the week 6S5
bales; total since September !, 1879, Alb
bales; total for same period in 1878, II, 400
bales; imports for the week, 10 bales; total ini-
ports for the season, 1,027 bales. New York at
27@35c; eastern at 27@33c; Wisconsin at 270
33c; yearlings at 7918c; olds, al growths, at 40
10c; Pacific coast, new, ut 3O@36c; old at b0D
l0c; Basarians at 45@G0c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Thomas Dwycr, q lunatic, at the Worcester,
Mass, hospital for incurables, was killed by an
other unfortunate named Warren Rice, on the
9th.
Frederick Kranja, . Polander, aged II, was
stabbed and killed at Chicago on the night OF
the oath.
Henry Stevenson, q burglar, Was fatally shot
at Indianapolis, Ind, ON the 25th, while at
Fifteen Texas COW % bows. ~ sson : toot y entered
Los Vegas, Col, on the 22d, killed the city mar
shal and two citizens, and wounded five others.
At Cave Spring, near Springfield, No., on the
22d, young man named Sieger Williams play
fully pulled the chair from under his cousin.
Gemima Williams, letting hen down OH the
floor. The young lady became % enraged that
she pursued Williams with shot gun and shot
him dead.
On the morning Of the 21st, George Duncan,
living In Ohio township, Kansas, was found on
the prairie near his home, with hs throat cut.
He fived alone, and but little doubt Is held but
that 1t ia q case Of foul murder.
At Newport, Ky, on the night Of the 2lst,
two citizens named jacob Liekert and Jacob
Geyer quarreled, when the former was shot by
Geyer perhaps fatally. Geyer went home aud
told q friend what he had done, and asked II he
had not better hill himself. Al he has not been
heard Of since it il thought he drowned him.
self. Both were men Of family.
While resisting arrest ct Alpine, Col, ON the
night Of the 18th, Daniel Pickett WAS killed and
James Lanch fatally wounded. Constable Stan
ton did the shooting.
Two prisoner, Patrick 0uilfoil, alias Manning.
and Edward Connolly, became involved in I
quarral in the hall Of the Newport, KY, Jan on
the 2lst, when the former elnshed Connollv
aeross the throat with razor, almost seyeeine
his head from his body.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

A BILL recently became law increasing the
pensions Of the totally disabled from $50 20 e71
per month. There are but 713 pensioners Of
this class in the United States. In order to be
considered totally helpless, . man must be in
such condition as to require the attendance Of
another person. Under the former law the full
amount could be drawn only by those who had
lost both arms or both feet, or had lost both
eyes. This restricted the whole number to ST.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

The senate has confirmed the following nomi-
nations to be envoy extraordinary and ministers
plenipotentiary: James Russell Lowell. Massa-
chusetts, to Great Britain; John ". Foster, In
diana, to Russia; Lucius Farchild, WiscSasin,
to Spain; Philip H. Morgan, Louisiana, to Mex
leo. To be United States consuls: Lewis Red
mond, r. l., at Belfast; Jos. w. Syler at Maya
guez.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

On the 26th the steamer Charmcr, with 2. 100
bales OF cotton, was totally destroyed by ire.
fifteen miles above the mouth of the Red River
Two chambermaids, two cooks, two cabin bows
one hreman and one deck hand--eight in all
lost their lives. Boat and cargo were valued At
$130,OOO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
Another Celliery Calamity,

An explosion occurred in the Lycett colliery,
near Newcastle, Wales, on the 2lst, by which
over seventy miners lost their lives. The part
Of the Lycett colliery where the explosion oc-
CURED is known - '' Fair Lady PIT, and is the
same in which six men were killed last autumn
The coal belongs to the Banbury or Fiery Seam,
in which all Of the great Stalfordshire explo-
6ons have occurred.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

A Pesth dispatch reports that duel has been
fought between Baron MRytheny and Herr Ver-
hoyay, member Of parliament and editor Of
hungarian political paper, in which the latter
was mortally wounded by pistol shot.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Major Morrow's command, which is pursuing
victoria's tribe Of Apaches in New Mexico, were
forced to 60 into Ojo Caliente from the San
Mateo mountains for rations on the 25th. They
rations, fighting continually. Major Morrow
has thus far captured one hundred horses and
mules, besides large quantities Of property
stolen in Mexico, consisting Of bolts Of cloth, etc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

On the morning of the oath the engine OF
tram on the New York elevated railroad, was
thrown from the track by misplaced switch
feet: Fortunately the four passenger coaches
OF the train remained on the track. Five en-
ployes of the road were injured--two seriously,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

No less than sixty-fve railroads, represent
ing nominal investment Of 242,ooO, 600, were
sold under foreclosure during 1879. OF this
amount one-third represents capital stock which
has been totally lost. It Is a curious fact that
during four years one-fifth of the railway mile
age and capital Of the United States has changed
hands by forced sale. During this year several
railroads will be or have been sold. Among
these is the Atlantic and Great Western, repre-
senting not less than s1O5, 600, 900. II is salts
factory to know, however, that but few fore
closure suits have been commenced, while the
small number Of roads for which receivers were
appointed last year, is proof that the era Of
bankruptcy Ia passed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

:, Joseph I. Crowell, former president of the
New Jersey state senate, and speaker of the as
sembly, at one time government printer in
washington, and for many years city treasurer
Of Railway, N. j.. has been indicted by the
grand jury of Union county, New Jersey, for
embezzling over S48, 900 of the city's money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Inc Rev. MIR. Hayden, who has had two trials
AZ New Haven, Conn.,, on the charge of murder
ing Mary Stannard, has been released on S5. 600
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
New senator.

The Louisiana legislature on the 22d inst.
elected 4. L. Gibson United States senator for
six years, commencing March 4, 1888.
j. z. George was elected to the United States
senate ON the 2lst, by the Tennessee legislature.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
Rum Down N Sea.

The steamer Sardinia ran down the bark
sarah +: Frazer on Halifax, and the captains
wife and seaman were drowned.
The steamer Bavarian arrived at Boston on
the I'D inst, from Liverpool, and reports run
ming down, of Queenstown, an English
schooner. Her captain and two men were
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

a WHITE whale forty fest In length has been
captured in Charleston harbor after m all days
chase back and forth between Fort Sumter aud
the inner shores Of the bay. Steamers, tug
boats and row-boats joined in the pursuit
which was watched by large crowd from the
whaves. The whale made desperate efforts to
escape, was frequently surrounded and wounded.
and expired at sunset.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Gsrisadstone R,,rs,.
Al Wlaat aCe.e.

large grindstone at tho Scranton file works
William FAIRIES and shattering the building.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Inc levy OF an Questionable tax by street
rea!way companies 81 Rio de Janeiro occamoped
not, the mob destroying the cars and tracks.
lnree persons were killed and thirty wounded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Advices from Panama, under date OF January
a. state that recent freshet devastated the
Canca valley. The river rose yards above TIE
highest point heretofore known, inundating the
country for about three miles, sweeping sway
villages, crops, cattle, goats and horses. Some
human Life was also lost. An the waters began
to subaide the farmers in boats endea yorcd 10
gather the COCOA crop remaining ON the trees.
They had TO 60 armed to project themselves
against the immense snakes which had been
driven down the valley by the torrent. The
losses aFe estimated at 81, 200, 600.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
VARIOUS TOPICS.

IHE Georgia Supreme Court has decided that
. church has no right to give picnic, and that
therefore 1t cannot sue steamboat COMPANY
Tor breach of contract in failing to furnish the
stipulated sail
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

Terrible distress prevails in Adrianople, Fiji
teen persons were found dead from hunger in
one day, and in some cases pieces of wood were
found in the mouths Of the dead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

During the revolution in Lima, Peru, which
eliminated in the seating of Pierola, az dictator
three hundred lives were lost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

A QUEER problem ia before the authorities in
Pennsylvania. There are about 1900 pupils in
the soldiers orphan schools and nearly 500 new
applications for admission ON file. The latter
fact draws the following comment from the
Philadelphia Times: ut must be confessed
that the supplys Of soldier orphans keeps up
pretty well, considering that some fourteen
years or more have elapsed since the soldiers
laid down their lives in the service a ~ COM
monwealth. Several ycars ago it was stated
that at about this time the schools would have
completed their work and graduated the last Of
these interesting wards Of the state. Since
then new race Of orphans has arisen, but
where they have come from Is altogether .
puzzle"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
FuNNyoRAPns.

OWN S0svSSbbvSs
\ RoNmo died q vial death.
IT takes q loud baby 10 wake mp
sleeping-car.
/ THERE are too few men following the
plough in this country and too many fol-
lowing the women.
LOVE- laughs at locksniths, " md Ut
there isn't anything very funny shout
locksmiths. ~ Boston Post.
KITE tails viii feel lost when telegraph
wires have been put under ground. IN
O. PicGysnc.
WHEN thief snatches watch and
transfers il to confederate he dDes 20
merely to pass away the time.
A BosroN paper Gays that Bancroft
takes horseback ride every day. Sev-
eral men in Chicago take pony before
breakfast.
/ EDISON will NEXT turn his attention to
the construction Of m electric pancake
machine for Vassar college. Boston
Post.
| A LITTLE girl watching coniurer . ct
fire" +" asked her sister II that was /" The
| light fantastic TOW which she had heard
spoken Of. - W0rccstcr G0settc.
A YOUNG lady Just home from boarding
school, on being told By the servant tllat
they had no gooseberries, exrlaimed
why, what has happened . tha
goosep"
OLD age and gray hairs creep along
together, and the widower With encw-
white beard immediately reducee Il 20
| it to dark brown, by means of dys. This
looks beautiful after three weeks GxUWth
leaves . rim Of white next hi face.
ARrEnAs WAnD once said, softly aud
sadly. to Mark Twain: "Clemens.
have done too much fooling, too much
trihing; am going 10 write something
that win live" Said Twain: "WelL
what, for instances" Waxd sadly re.
piled, "A lie"
6CENR: A window Ia : public dining
room. !" Whats that; : niGgo9 tsDGes
Al9" No, sir, : sephsd an lnilf1nnnE
waiter. = Not 4 ~ enna q Ha o4
| ouxsslyeA IS Yo1ld 80 - y,
! colorsd inAasnisnE. 20 E||'
A Hmy0us Chir1oo n6n ~ :
pulled the .o&her day, md ~ ~ An
bounding out of The dentist's dhair -
q room where half 3 dozen other pu1nt
sat he inspired them with terrcx By aux-
iously howling, +" Am I m heref VIII
some one please take = census q ne
An infantile cell Enc (itting on The
mantlepiece Nov TIM the clook, I'll
aunty. Tick-tick.tick- it'd, = 80 Aunt
Now strike |" Ede bovss hsr sunty's
ears. ~ Punch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

A MELANCHOLY picture is drawn by the cor
respondent of Vienna paper of the condition
of the Turkish army in Albania. Begging, he
says, is no longer regarded by the Turkish col
der a. disgrace, and the streets of Junina are
full Of soldiers who stretch out their hands to
the passers-by for aims in broad day. At night
they attack the peasants and rob them of al
their valuables. The Turkish soldiers are, in
deed, so much in want Of money, owing to their
not having received any pay for more than
three years, that they often cell their arms, and
the military commandant has found it necessary
to issue decree strictly forbidding this practice
under severe penalties when discovered.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

ONE Of the peculia,ities Of the new constitu-
don of California is the manner in which it
goes into effect. On the 7th o: May last all
charters and grants upon which organization
had not been effected became valid. On the 4th
Of July the provisions in relation to officers and
terms Of office went into effect. On the first
Of January all laws oontravening the constitu-
ton and not requiring legislation for their re-
peal, became null and void; and on the 4th Of
July next that win be the fate Of all not preyi-
ously repealed. On tho 5th Of January the new
state officials took Office, and on the first Of Jan.
nary, 1882, the letting Of convict labor viii
cease.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

~ aaya1q eesa fss nsasly thrss yssss Rsoeiver IN
~ y: !. LADd ONCE, q vermlllion, and became
csc!uslnse0 viii the location and quality Of IN.
SovsTaent lands ,hfsuahout the Territory es d
soss - vill troALtly answer I'll ietters or en-.
Sai1ee relative 10 the manner Of acquiring title to
Sovernmsot isnds undse the laws of the United
1.asea Also viii attend promptly 10 the csnce,iA.
~ acn - De sfatoEy s'sssnen and Homestead En-.
Prep n testimony Tor witnesses in case Of nnal
sooS o. Homes eAds, commut.d Homestead en-
W ana Pc .emption entries. Alec parties desif
= 20 ne % Pse.enptcrs o. eLtsr land under the
aonesasad Act can do 20 through this once Nth
~ peisona1 aatsndancs u ths Local Land o1Acs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04

OK March 2 there win be celebrated At st.
Petersburg, With great ponp the anniversAry
n the accession Of the Emperor Alexander 70
the throne Of all the Rusxias. The reason
why such programme Of unusual display Il
expected ON the occasion i because the day u
that Of the czar's half jubilee, or twenty -Afth
anniversary Of his succeeding his father, the
late Emperor Nicholas. To render the cese-
monies all the moro imposing, nearly al the
membes OF the imperial family viii assemble
together, and the Christian princes Of the
Balkan peninsula win be among the number Of
guests bidden to st. Petersburg. The hng Of
Greece is also expected, the prince Of Aontsne-
gro, TOO, and their consoEts, II h thought, viii
accompany thsm II b rum0ed that the op-
portunity win be taken fo1 the formal betrothal
Of Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, to Russian
ufinc0eo
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1880-02-04
DRS. ]. G. 4 w. J. COMFY,
Physicians & Surgeons.
TAX POINT, o. Z.

Az Orders MT q BlairA Drug otses WI b
pf0mutly sttended TO-
~ uTkEsIDkNCE on Main Street. ssath of Court
~'ss0. - 4lS0
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-23
Gen. Grant In 1885.

There is no doubt that those who so strong
ly advocated the nomination of Gen. Grant in
1850 have only postponed their hopes fur four
years and will then make more determined
effort to accomplish what they 80 narrowly
missed ut Chicago this year. The thru term
snake is only ''scotched, not killed; but when
o case Of backache or kidney complaint gives
way before the Oregon Kidney Tea, the sur.
render is final aud complete, and it will nevel
rise sgaiR. Sold by all dealers.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-23
FROM lalIros.
MILTON. Oct. 18th, 1880.


Editors Leader:
We give you few items from Milton, that
you may know we still exist.
DIR. Weston has almost completed his drug
store.
We have a fine school in progress Profes-
sor Taylor and Mrs. Frazier know now 70
carry on . good school.
J. Dustun is doing quite a livery business.
The farmers are using every exertion possi-
BILE to get in large crops.
DIR. BIaIock & Son are putting in twenty-six
hundred acres of grain in one body.
J. B. Williamson is doing a thriving mer-
camille business.
There have been several weddings Of late.
and it seems to be contagious, for several more
are in contemplation for the near future.
Well, what is the matter with Cox: Whe
threw that club into the bush and Cox jumped
out instead Of the rabbit! Poor Cox! we fee
sorry for him. We think Mr.. Cox rathe
broad in his hints about the man who wen
up to Bialock's precinct the day preceding tn
election. Everybody knows that Mr.. Hun
gate did 60 there the day preceding the elec
ton, for the purpose of taking the e'ectio'
laws to that precinct that they might hold
legal election; but NO person ever thought {
MIR. Hungate's meddling with the poll books
and we think that Mr.. Cox 10 entirely out {
place to make any such intimation about him
for there is not a man in Umatilia county til;
is personally acquainted with MIR. Hu, gat
that would believe it. All we can see in Nj
Lox's letter is, that you are another"
The Milton Hancock Club is prosperin
Milton is sulid for the great sold er.
BED Rock DEMOCRAT.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-23

The st. John Hotel.

This commodious hotel is now ready for the
reception Of guests. 1t has been fitted up
with IN eye to comfort, regardless of COST
The hedrooms are neat, well furnished and
nicely carpeted. The dining room is spacious
and conveniently arranged. No expense will
lie 81 areti to furnish the table at all times with
the best the market affords. The hotel will
be under the management of Mrs. Raley,
who e reputation as landlady is a sufficient
guarantee tl.at travellers and others will re-
ccire the best attention. The St. John is d
credit to tie city and VIC hope to see it liber.
ally patronized.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-23
The Estcy organ.

This fine instrument is now offered for sale
on easy terms, delivered to customers in anv
part of the country. and fully warranted fer
five years. The WEBER and other Grst-class
Pianos at the lowest prices.
Also sheet music and music books. Orders
by mail will receive prompt attention. In
struments tuned and repaired. Price list sent
on application. Address all orders to A. B.
Stanley, Walla Walla, w. T.
Weston weekly leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 1878-189?, 1880-10-23
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE at La Grande, Or. Sept 27. 1880.
Notice hereby given that the following named set
tier has filed notice Of his intention to IKE final proof
in support of his caim and final entry thereof at
the expiration of thirty days from the date of this notice.
viz:
JAMES n. DERRY.
D. s. No. 1852 before R. A. Steel Notary Public. at
Weston, Umatla county, Oregon, November Sd 1880
fer the Sc NE Of Sec IL TIP s N B 81 and = NV
and SW NE Of Sec TIP N, r 50 E, and names the
following - bis witnesses, viz: Thomas P. Page Of
Wa!a Msaas ". =. nad John u. Jones, James Gum
snd wins o5brsa. II ps DmzfillA Co., Ore .on.
HzERy v. DwIaHf.
OR eSv Re9istee