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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Francis c. Nesbit, OF st. Clair, and
VIM. H. Mayo, OF St. Louis, are candi.
dates for secretary of the senate. Both
worthy gentlemen, who would make
competent officers, aud both men who
deserve we'll at the hands Of tho demo-
cratic majority III the senate. go
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Mr.. Halstead's paper beautifully said:
"Thanksgiving day approaches. Re-
publicans can this year sympathize with
the turkeys" : e.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Clncinn@ ii Enquirer :-''It was an
almighty lucky cir cumstance Tor Mr..
Arthur. that he took . few weeks of,
and had a jolly good time fishing before
the election. Otherwise, where would
the fun Of his standardization como In ?"
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Ex.Gov. Chas. H. Hardin say that he
is opposed to prohibition because it
does not prohibit. never has prohibit
ed and never will prohibit.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Frank James was arrsigued, Mon
day. He pleaded not guilty, and was
remanded to jail to await his trial, Jan,
nary ~. f.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Attorneys will tind the circois
conrt docket in another column.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

The wholesale prices for coffee in
New York are lower THAI they nave
been since the a il
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
The Thalbote speaks of Us as .ap

The Thalbote speaks of US as "an
editor OF doubtful reputation" That
may or may not be. but the editor OF the
Thalbote is a person OF a very certain
character. He is now hand-in-glove
with the Lexington Register, q paper
which charged him, whether truly or
untruly we do not know, with beating
his wife, and which has never re-
tracted the charge; and he seems to
consider. in Mr.. Mountjoy's case. that
q SANDER we'll stuck to Is as good as the
truth. There is NO uncertainty about
the character OF such q man as that.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Reduce letter postage to two Cents
and if It can possibly be done make all
newspapers free to regular subscribers.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

The state legislature will meet on the
first Wednesday in January.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Those Germans in Lafayette county
who choose to exercise their liberty as
citizens in voting the democratic ticket
must not feel entirely overwhelmed
when they find that the Thalbote speaks
of them as ''political monstrosities."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

There is q scandal in high life in St.
LOUIS, with no doubt OF the guilt Of .
wife, and her paramour shot In the arm
by her husband. 1t is the talk of the
town. .
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

few years ago; but the array of figures
which 1t takes to snumerste their bur-
dens is frightiul to look upon oven now.
There may be instances. and We teel
sure there are. IN which the limitation
OF taxation is q hardship, but this hard
ship 10 30 greatly conservative OF the in
terssts Of the taxpayers that 1t cannot
be wisely related without the utmost
care and circumspection.
We do not now mean to say that We
should oppose the calling OF . constits-
tional convention. The agitation OF the
subject IL new, and We have not critically
re-read tho constitution and weighed
each sentence in 1t with care. We would
not express . positive oplulon against
the movement without doing that.
But ~ remember that, ouly seven years
ago we did read aud study it, aud from
such confederation We recommended
the people 10 vote for 1t. We have not
yet seen arguments sufficiently strong
to convince as, either that experience
with. the instrument. or the changes
naturally incident to seven years of i'm
provement and progress, demand the
sbrogatiou Of the law.
The onus Pr0bands, - the lawyers
say, lies with those who want the
change. That is. 1t IL tor them to prove
that it will be necessary and wise.
Untllthey DO 80 We shall continue to
be plagued with doubts. There are 30
many good things In q state constitu-
ton that we shall DO 10th unnecessarily
to risk them In the hands OF q new ION.
vention.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

The Missouri supreme cour. affirmed
the decision of the lower court in the case
of Howard Underwood. charged with
murder and he ~ sentenced to be
x .uted December 80.
Official returns show that there 10 =
plurality on the congress
sional vote in Wisconsin Of 1874, to.
. republican plurality at the last
election of 1857.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

The Odessa Herald halt way dissents
from our advice to the county judges.
We are always willing TO- learn. Will
our contemporary devise q better means
of resistanceP. We pause to hear; and
IT ii does we are with it. But evidently
1t is time to map out q course. aG
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

Official heads have been falling at
Washington pretty lively of late. So
far as the decapitation of the gentry
who interfered with the star route
trials r concerned the president
has the general approval of tho
country. rrsls
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
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We have now in store

We have now in store
The Largest and Finest Stock OF
Dry Goods. iCloaks,,
Dolmans, Sacks, Carpets,
ON Cloths, Rugs. Matt, &C.,
that we have ever before shown,
and we believe our elVbrp 30
supply the people OF aflS COM
munity with . stock to select
from. equal in variety and quail
fty (e not in 6izol to any In
KAnsaS CITY q st. Louis, 0uxhfs
to be Appfeoiated BIZ the citizens
ofourStowp xhd5connty, and we
honestly and candldly think wa =
ought to have your patronage.
In addition to OUT unusually
large and varied assortment, OF
staple Dry Goods, we ask your
special attention to the follow
ing spccialtiesy which we have
In full assortments and at Pom
ular Prices:
Black and C0lored Silk Velvets.
Black and Colored Velveteena.
exquisitely beautiful.
Black and Colored Dress Silks
aud Satins.
Brocaded Silks and Satina.
Black and Colored SILK Pushes,
Colored French hoOdas.
EBa1cka md Col0red French Cash
mercs. = - as II
English English satines, = full line, Of
As inch wide French .Tricots-l
ssdmetliug new.
"A full -flne Of ~ inch and "a
inch. All-WoolF Flannel Suit
tngs. These are the most
desirable Goods in the market.
All the. new ara nobhE Aadas
In Ladies' baskst l3nnnel
Stacking.
The best and handsomestal1ort-
ment Of cheap Dress Goods
from u to Is cents, ever before
shown In this market.
Our stock of Ladies' Skirts,
Towels. Toweling, Table Lin
ems, Quilts, Bed Comforts and
Blankets will comparos0vor-
{ ably with any-ssock In Amer
icA.4 We Arc Offering grand
Bargains ncArpets, oil Cloths.
Rugs, Mats, &c. Our stock
embraces everything nom the
cheapest Hemp Cart MP to
the best 3-plys and HQdy.
Brussels. -a
Dolmans, IN Silk, Diae0nsl and
z Beaver. in black and light
colors. Sacks in all the now
shades and newest Trimmings
They are daiMes.
We are still headquarters for
Unlaundried Shirts for Mem
and Boys. q,
We solicit your patronage.
w. 81.
4 McCAUSLAND
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
Congress meets mex. Monday.

Cen, Geo, P. Dorriss, of st. Louie,
ia Coa6
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

oCCopGoOly AAO" 10 IL, Ou Iu0 OCOer
baud, with the republican party I? in
or late election. for instance; the
candidates on our ticket for the most
honorable, responsible aud profitable
positions were Germans; honorable
men, the peers OF any.
The Germans OF this township will
always stand firm in their allegiance
to republicanism; no matter who
else may temporize, waver and de-
eert; between them and bourbon
democracy, az exemplifed by the
"lntelligencer." there is All impassa-
BILE gulf, All ''irrepresslble conflict"
an antagonism never TO be allay ed, a
diversity of aims aud principles
never TO be reconciled.
We haven't much to say of this
diatribe. II Is q species of bombastic
chat which itself. 1t certainly
nowhere W the charge against the
Thalbote OF using SANDER as q political
weapon. 1t falsely asserts that we spoke
OF the Germans as Ignorant" while
itself estimating their Intelligence at a
very low rate indeed in end eavoring to
evade the true issue that is pre-.
sented to 1t. We hold the intelligence
OF the Germans at Concordia higher
than does the Thalbote; we do not be-
l'eve that they will tail to see that
the Thalbote is impaled upon its
own ialsehood and crying murder !
arson! fire ! rape! in order to avoid
the odium which everywhere attaches
to the williul and persistent calumn,a.
tor. W. would remind the Thalbote,
also, that there was liberty. treo schools,
Tree speech, q tree vote, a fair count,
and q free press in this country
before he or MS party existed, amt
that there will continue to be after both
are dead. And that invoking the NAM O.
OF Humboldt. Hahneman, Liebig Goethe,
Schiller, Richter. Handel, Mozart and
Mendeissohn will in no way excuse him
for falsely printing 10 his paper that
MIR. Mountjoy made statements which
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02

The Thalbote, this week, denies Dr..
Barten's charge that the Concordia
postmaster obstructed, SO far as he well
could without criminality. the delivery
of democratic documents. 1t did not,
SO far as we saw. do so before. We
give it the benefit OF its denial.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
5TH DAY, DECEMBER SrH

q. Jeanette j. Tate. ct III. VS.. Emile Kirch-
hof, ct al. mortgage; leave to answer In 50 days.
%. Louis Deutch VS.. JohA Gecks. appeal.
%. VIM. 4. Farrell. CT al. vs.. John W. Tuck
er. appeal.
%. Annie Wilson vs.. Richard H. Wilson.
divorce; default and continued.
30. William Coble vs. Sarah A. Coble ;divorce;
order of publication to August term, 1852.
81. Elizabeth Young VS.. John Young divorce;
order Of publication TO August term. lSo2.
81. Ida Salee vs. Milton Salee, divorce; served
to August term. 1881
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
| CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

The Jefferson City Tribune OF recent
date says:-"The Kansas City Times
and St. Joseph Herald are mistaken IN
regard to Gen. H. Clay Ewing having
been q member OF the constitutional
convention that framed the present
ironclad aud unpopular instrument.
Our Kansas City correspondent. whose
letter will be found IN to.day's Tribune,
and who is one OF the best posted men
! the state, falls into the same error.
Gen, Ewing was not . member of the
constitutional convention of 1875, wa
opposed to the adoption of the consti-
tuition, and is IN favor Of a convention
to frame q new one suited to the wants
OF a growing and progressive young
state"
Gen. Ewing, the Times and Tribune
are all friends for whose opinions We
have great respect, still. after all that
has been said up to this time. We are
not by any means persuaded OF the wis.
dom OF calling . constitutional conven-
ton. a..
1t is true. probably, that the present
organic law of the state 10 not perfect.
The chances are that no i've living men
could be found who would unanimously
agree that any known constitution, Of
any American or any other state. now
existing or existing at any time In the
history OF the world. 10 or was eve
perfect. or even nearly 20. If q new
constitution should be framed would it
bs more popular than IL the present
one /"
Our contemporary above quoted says
that Gen. Ewing opposed the ADOPTION
o., the instrument in question. Being An
able lawyer. an observant gentleman,
and having carefully weighed each
point In the constitution - it was
adopted III the city OF his residence, We
do not doubt that the general stated as
pertinsntly what his objections to the
constitution were before its adoption
as he has ever done since; still. il
We remember rightly, 1t was adopted
by tho people OF the state by =
majority Of some $1,000. when 1t Wal
opposed BY republicans on merely fac
tious .grounds; such IN opposition ~
any instrument Imaginable would re-
ceive from the republican leaders IN
Missouri il Il was framed by democrats.
We do not use this v an argument for
the continuation OF the present constltu-
ton. but merely a. an answer to the
allegation Of its unpopularity.
So far as We have seeA the objections
to the law have been urged in gllttering
Reneraliiies! To such objections nu
80 - ~ -. n--f.1-a-.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-12-02
9TH DAY, 9TH

%. L.. d. Thomas Va Jos. Osborn, appeal.
"a. Hanna. Chittendcn & Co w. Walker /
Co., attachments; account.
IS. Henry 4 Roll, ct al, vs.. Mary w. James,
ct al, attachments; account.
3. Geo. A. Mediation ". Justinla N. Mcliat-
ton, divorce, default and continued.
81. Hanna. Chlttenden & &C. VS.. WIN, Kuip-
meyer; attachment; account.
81. Henry NeudOerffer vs. Rosine Neudoerner,
divorce; order publication to August term. 1882,
80. Luvicy Payton vs. Wilkerson Pnyton,
divorce; oruer iMOlicaliOn to August term, 1881.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
Methodist College.

1t has come to our knowledge
that it is the intention Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church to erect a
college building somewhere in south
ern Dakota in the near future, and
establish first-class school where
the higder grades shall be taught.
1t occurs to us that by concerted ac-
ton on the part Of the people Of Elk
Point and vicinity, something at
least might be done towards secur-
ing the location of that institution
here. We have heard one promi-
nent property owner offer a block Of
lots containing two acres, all set with
beautiful trees, and worth $1,000, a
free gift; also two other gentlemen
offer to donate 500 each.
lfElk Point expects to secure any
Of these prizes that will give us an
air Of substantial growth we should
be on the alert and work together al
one man. We are satisfied bonus
Of $1,000 can be raised here without
much effort.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
A GOthland Letter.

GoTHLAND, June 5, 1SS2.-Edito'
Courier: Did you notice the follow
ing, which appeared in late issue
Of the Sioux County Independent,
written by scape-grace who signs
his extraordinary productions "B:"
"Oh,my! The Virginia and Goth
land correspondents of the COURIER
are quarreling. 1t reminds me of
two puppies fighting" l would
say to Mr.. "B" that the COURIER
correspondents Of q and V are the
best of friends, and as old boxers
do, were simply sparring a little to
get some green sap-head into the
ring. We considered it rather a
bare hook to bite at, and if taken
hold of at all it would be by the
most inferior specimens. No, Mr..
"B" we never quarrel.
Some sneaking rascal raised havoc
with Mr.. Ira Smiths barbed wire
fence few nights ago by cutting it
in upward of two hundred places,
and dragging part of it off into a
ravine. If it is the party suspected,
hang him with an old rope, it would
be a shame to strain a new rope on
his worthless neck.
c. A. Jones bought a farm of Jas.
Mccormick last week, for his broth
er-in-law w. II. Fillmore of Cherry
Creek, New, for 81 900 cash down,
and is about closing bargain on
another farm joining the one bought;
both these farms are just over the
Lincoln county line.
Mr.. Dean of Sycamore, H., is
with us for the purpose of purchas-
ing number of farms which he
will improve at once by building
thereon good, substantial houses;
he does not believe in letting land
lie idle. We are glad to see such
men as Mr.. Dean come among us.
Charlie Dean was to Elk Point Il
few days ago, it is generally believ-
ed he came back sober. We hardly
credit the report that Ira Smith and
Elder freeman had a fight and that
the former was lodged in the cooler
PRAIRIE DOG.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
For Ladies ONLY.

| am DESTROYS of corresponding
and becoming acquainted with
young lady wishing to get married;
prefer a medium sized lady between
the ages of 16 and % years. Am
not very particular about complex
ion but must possess a good DISPOSE
ton. am % years old, 5 #. II in.
in height, black curly hair, COM
plexion medium. l own good,
well stocked farm, nice house. Am
bound TO be married by Oct. 10Th
1882. Address Box l3,
Gothland Union Go. d. T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
COLES CARROLSSALvE

Is the most soothing and healing
external remedy evef discovered.
1t Immediately relieves the pain of
scalds and burns, and uiH care the
acora case aoitl,out q scar. 1t quickly
heals cuts and wounds, thoroughly
cleanses and heals all sores, and is a
positive cure for piles, fever-sores,
ulcers, chaps, chafes poisons, chill
blains, scald- head, letter, eruptions,
and all itching and irritating diseas-
es of the skin and scalp. 1t is the
best salve for family use, and is a
household favorite wherever knowrl
Small boxes, 25 cents; large boxes,
rs cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS.

walk a rope extended across the
street from two of the highest build
ings IN town.
There will be a fine bowery fitted
up on the grounds for dancing, and
music will be furnished, and all low
ers of Terpsichorean art can enjoy
themselves to their hearts content
during the afternoon and evening,
free of charge.
The committee of arrangements
for the 4th Of July celebration met
last night and appointed the follow
ing additional committees
''To select young ladies to repre-
sent the different States and Dakota,
on the car of States, Mrs. c. w.
Beggs, Mrs. III. Ii. Blair and Mrs.
A. 0. Ringsrud.
'To prepare the car for the young
ladies. n-Thos. Wilson.
On Ragamufiin Brigade. Wesley
Halter, Ben Crum and James Ryan.
The Elk Point Brass Band will
discourse the best of music through
out the day.
A grand display of Fireworks in
the evening. Also two large 30-foo,
balloons will be sent up which will
give a pyrotechnic display in the air
The committee have ordered ovel
$50 worth of fireworks and this will
be the finest display of the kind
ever had in Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

SNAKE SToRY.--Jos. w. Vande-
veer, Esq, living about mile SOUTH
west of town, came to us one day
last week and related very strange
and startling snake story. While
out narrowing his corn ground ~
few days before, as he was passing
over little sand knoll in the north
west corner of his field, he noticed
large snake known as the Black
Spreader species, between his horses,
coiled up ready to spring. He
stepped to one side and as the har.
row passed over it, the shake made
several quick bites, striking first
cock-eye at the end Of one of the
whlf1le-trees and afterward two or
three Of the harrow teeth. Van
then grabbed pole which CHANGED
to lie handy and killed the snake at
one blow. The bite OF this kind of
snake is of the most poisonous char
acter, and OH looking the harrow
over he discovered that the teeth
which had been struck by the snake
were swelled SO badly that the wood
was split and the harrow almost ru-
ined, and also when he went to un-
hitch he found the cock-eye swelled
so that he could not get it Off He
happened to have Q bottle of st. ia
cobs Oil at the house which he went
and got, applied to the cock-eye
which reduced the swelling SO he
could unhitch and go to dinner.
Van says he has killed several high
land moccasins in that locality this
spring. 1t is evidently II bad place
for snakes. If we haven't got this
snake story just right, and you want
to know any more about it, ask Van
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

The following are some of the
amusements arranged for on the 4th:
HORSE RAcE.-A horse race. half
mile heats, two best in three for a
purse of s25, 5 per cent entrance to
be added to purse; open to all hors-
es owned and belonging in the coun-
ty at this date, June 18th, 1882 LIST
horse has two-thirds; End horse has
two-thirds of the remainder and Bird
horse the balance--Scott's horse and
Jennings horse barred.
Pony RAcE.-A pony race for a
purse of SIS. Same entrance and
rules as above; open to all ponies be-
longing and owned in the county at
this date, June 18th, 1882. Pony
not to be over IA hands high.
A base ball match for purse of
SO.
A glass ball shooting match for d
purse of SO.
A foot race for purse of SO,
open TO all residents of the county.
81 to first and So to second.
A rope pull, ten men on a side,
for purse of So. 1t is understood
that ten men will be selected from
within the corporate limits of Elk
Point, who will pull against any 9TH
er ten men selected from anywhere
in the county.
There will be grand parade of a
Ragamuffin Brigade.
The committee have secured a
celebrated rope walker who will
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

A railro ad smash up occurred last
Friday night on the main line of the
Milwaukee road, half a mile east of
Canton by which passenger train
of five cars was completely wrecked,
every car being shattered and smash
ed to pieces. The engine was al
most buried beneath the wreck, the
steam escaping from the broken boil
er with report that was heard for
some distance around. And al
though the train was well filled with
Norwegian immigrants only three
persons were injured, one seriously
and two slightly. The engineer and
fireman saved themselves by spring
ing from the engine. The accident
was caused by the weakening of a
culvert by heavy rain few
hours previous.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

1t would seem from notice pub
lished in another column, sent us by
some practical young fellow in the
northern part of the county, and ac-
companied by a respectable fee for
publishing the same, that there's a
scarcity of homc-rulers up that way.
Here's STAT take" for some young
lady. Who'll be the first to write
him a responsive billh dio,,1.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscreiions Of youth. nervous Weakness, early
decay loss u manhood. NC | will send q recipe
that Will cnre You, FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy war discovered by a missionary in
Soath America. Send self addressed envel-
opc 10 the REV. josEPH r. INnAS, station p.
Nen York Cir.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14
A Good Foundation.

In American households the pre-
vailing complaints are weakness Of
the stomach and its consequences,
indigestion, nervousness and rheu-
matism. Such sufferers can lay o
good foundation for health BY using
Parker's Ginger Tonic as it tones up
the stomach and nerves, and keeps
the kidneys active to carry off the
foul matter. IN 0. Picayr.ac.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

DIED-At his residence in Brule
township, at 7 o'clock last Monday
morning, of kidney disease, Mr.. Lars
Anderson, So years of age, for II
years resident of the township in
which he died His family consists
of a wife and four children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-06-14

Adam Scott. one of the wealthy
farmers and stock raisers of the
Sioux Valley, was in town yesterday.
He will be down on the 4th with
some running horses, and help us
celebrate.