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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

A. B. Parker of Portlandvllle, is
reported as having sustained seri-
Gus pecuniary loss last week by get
ting his team mixed UP with a har-
row while putting in grain. One
horse was killed and the other al
most ruined.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

DR. Allen, the occulisu, isprepared
to treat all kinds of chronic sore
eyes. His marvellous success in
this line is bringing him scores of
patients from far and near. We
understand that he is now treating
about 30 cases
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Remington says one of his horses
dropped through up to his hips into
the subterranean water-course that
connects the slough with the Mis-
souri,, the other day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. C. HI. Walworth
have got to housekeeping in their
new residence on Washington street.
They have one of the incest places
in town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Nat Kirk was over from Richland
on Sunday, and he says he is get
ting things fixed in ship shape in
the store of Freeman Bros. over
there, for business. Nat is q rustler
in ANYTHING he undertakes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mr.. P. Shrader, wife and daugh-
ter, of Mt. Carroll, Ill.,, are in town
since Thursday, on visit of few
weeks to the family of Mr.. r. Has
son, of whom they are relatives.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

"Ah, yes, you're mighty talking
steady" remarked one person to an
other, lately, when the mumps and
measles double teams ON solitary
citizen. and go for him at one and
the same time, it's tough on the con-
stitution, and no mistake"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

We call special attention of the
citizens OF Civil Bend and Elk Point
townships to the notice in another
place in this paper, calling a meet
ing of the citizens of said townships
at the Court House in this city on
next Thursday, for the purpose OF
adopting some measures whereby
the lake, south can be drained and
the large number of the best farms
in our county put in shape for
receiving crops: Those that have
investigated the matter at all claim
that these lakes can be drained with
a small outlay of money and a little
energetic and we'll directed work
Let us meet together next week el
masse and attend to this matter al
once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Fair weather seems probable now,
as the sky is remarkably clear to-
day. Excessive rains have been our
portion of late.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Have you seen the pretty adver-
Using cards issued by DR., J. C. Aver
& Co., of Lowell, Mass? Send them
a green stamp for a set.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Commissioner Knudson was in
town Monday doing some business.
He says he drove over the bottom in
pretty fair shape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

The railroad company are prepar
ing to put in another long side track
south of the depot building, ex-
tending from Sheafe's mill to John
Minis residence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Messrs. Murtha & Sickle. the
brick makers, are getting well along
with their first kiln of brick this
spring There is a great demand
for brick and none to be had.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

c. W. Beggs, Esq, the merchant
prince of this city, is looked for
home this week from a ten days
business trip in the eastern markets.
A grand lay out of spring and sum-
mer goods will follow him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

The Quarterly meeting announc-
81 at the Z. 3. church next Satur-
day and Sunday, will begin on Fri
day evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Pretty soon now, the appointment
of Peruvian smelling committee
will he in order. looking to the re-
moval of the guano deposits about
town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

We shook the only friendly hand
that VIM. Gilbert Of Civil Bend, pos
sesses, last Monday as he took his
final departure from this county for
Sioux Falls, there to enter head over
heels into his gardening enterprise.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

VIM. Slaughter, the live and ener-
getic butter and egg dealer, has been
in town a few days this week. Will
liam is always cordially welcomed
here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mayor Talcott's new street lamp
is decided success, and several
more new ones will be put up this
week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Gene Northup gathered his
grip" yesterday and started home
to Kansas City to resume his duties
as express agent there. His many
friends here wish him good luck and
hope he may come and see us
again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
Cold and cloudy all the week.

about 100 cases Of measles have
occurred in town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

school teachers were in
attendance at the public examina-
ton at Supt. Ericson's office. yester-
day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

For Prints, Cambrics, Plaids, &
&c, 60 to BEGG's.
For Ladies & Childrens ready
made Suits, go to Bees.
Children's under wear at Beges'
only 40 cents a suit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

An old gentleman with fine silk
hat on was rustling around town
yesterday trying to rent room to
start bank in. He was stranger,
and he thought there was good
opening here for another bank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Land-buycrs are seen ilgurlng
with real estate owners on every
street corner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

When you want pair of shoes
60 where you can have the finest as.
sortment in town to pick from,
which is at
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

The wisest of our local Vennors
insist that we shall have a bit of
good weather now. Bout time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

! can place l-ans on farms in Un-
ion county at ba.ter rates than can
be obtained e sawhere. ! have made
arraagem :nts with eastern parties
by which can give you reasonable
rate Of interest and charge you 70
commission. II you want money on
year farm, apply to me and save
money. Information in regard to
terms cheeraully given. otHce up
stairs in Northups Block.
G 4. WALWoRTH.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors aud
indiscretious of youth. nervous weakness, early
decay. loss of manhoad. &c Twill send recipe
that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered by missionary IN
south America. Send a SELF addressed envei-
opc 10 the REV. JOSEPH +. lNMAN, Station ID.
NeU York City,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
EDwINA G.. KENT.

The family of our fellow towns
man, J. NJ. BusweIl, are hereayea
since last Thursday at II O'Clock by
the death OF Lena, a II year-old
daughter, of the measles. In their
sorrow at the death of favorite and
promising member Of the house
hold they have the sympathy of
friends. Into each life some rain
must fall The funeral ceremonies
occurred at the Methodist church,
the day following.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
FREEMAN Bros.

For SALE.-A good seven year
old mare for sale cheap. for cash.
Enquire Of On. J. g. Cos1Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Many inquiries are made daily
for houses to rent, but none are to
be had All full.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

LECTURE The Very Rev. Father
Willard, of Iunkton, will deliver a
lecture in St. Jcseph's Catholic
church, this city, on Tuesday even
ing, May 4th, 1882, Suhjcct:-"The
Church." Father Willard is very
eloquent and profound speaker, and
this lecture will be well worth hear
ing. Remember the time, May 4th,
at "a O'Clock in the evening. Adj
mission % cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

"Ho! westward the star of cm-
pire," etc. Lots of 'em pass by eve
ry day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Grass is greening, buds are burst
ing, and garden beds are tumbling
into shape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

C. II. Walworth, esq, received a
box last week, from his old home in
Ohio, which contained about 200
pounds Of genuine maple sugar.
The sugar was made by Charley's
folks back there, and it is certainly
a little the incest maple sugar that
ever came in contact with we edlto
rial molars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

California pitted plums, French
prunes, breakfast cocoa aud German
sweet chocolate at
FREEMAN Bios,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Hold Brace, the boss stock buyer
OF this neck of timber, has been
shipping several car loads of COWS to
Mitchell. Oak, where he gets a good
price for them. There has been
tremendous immigration to that
section of country this spring and
there is a great demand for cows.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mr.. George, the gentlemanly and
agreeable travelling man represent
ing Averill, Russell Il Carpenter,
stationers and paper dealers, st.
Paul, made us a pleasant call to-
doy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mr.. John A. Russell. of Sioux Val
ley, has purchased Il very fine horse,
"Farmer's Fancy" which he intends
to use this season for the improve
ment of stock in this county. Mr.,
Russell desires to thank the farmers
for past f,vors, and he is now salts
fed that he has one of the finest
horses in the country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mrs. James Steckman is sick OF
the typhoid pneumonia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Potatoes direct from Ireland are
in the market ut Sioux City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

NJ. Grigsby, of Sioux Falls, and
Tom. Marshall, of lankton, were in
town last week looking after their
bank business here. They think
they will get opened out about the
10th of next month. Grigsby, Mar
shall & Co., is the name of the firm
and "Union County Bank" is the
name of the bank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Budde, the enterprising grocer
and fruit dealer, received this week
an invoice Of fresh tomatoes, cab
bag $, onions, radishes, lettuce, etc,
giving our citizens the opportunity
of iniulging in the luxury of fresh
vegetables before the seeds are plant
ed in this climate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
County accounts and school
orders purchased by
c. H. Wa|Worth.

Freeman Bros. have received the
finest and most complete line
of Boots and Shoes ever display
ed in this country Ladies genuine
French kid, common sense walk
ing Shoes" Gents fine shoes, in fact,
anything from the cheapest to the
best.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

TwISs.-Mrs. Geo. r. Freeman
presented her husband with pair
of twin girls on last Monday, and
Geo. is consequently one of the hap
piest men in the United States.
The mother and children are doing
well at this writing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

NoTIcE,-All members of Elk
Point Lodge No. 3, A. f. & A. M.
are requested to meet at the Lodge
room in this city, on next Wednes
day evening, at - o'clock sharp.
Steps will he taken at said meeting
for the incorporation Of the Society.
By ORDER OF THE W Nj.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

There was Levy of handsome
sehoolma'ms in town yesterday.
1t was public examination day.
Twenty six teachers were examined;
twenty-five ladies and four gentle
men. Verify, the fair sex bid fair
to monopolize the school teaching
business of the county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Mayor Talcott, the manager Of S.
B. Stoughs lumber yard in this city
must think that everybody in this
section of country is going to build
this summer. The piles and stacks
of lumber, sash, doors and mould
ings arriving at his yard leads us to
make these remarks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Hance Murphey, on Monday of
this week, received the first invoice
Of his large stock Of hardware in the
shape of car load of nails. AS
soon as his new store room is ready,
which will be in about week,
Hance will open out full and COM
plete stock of hardware which will
be sold on the principle of "quick
sales and small profits" Hancc
has also received within the past
few days car load Of corn plows,
and steel barbed, hog-proof fence
wire. When you come 10 town III
tervicw him
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Just opened the best selected, mob
best, and most Stylish lot of cloth
ing ever shown in Elk Point at,
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

f. B. Wixon, one Of the very old
est of our citizens, that is, in point of
continuous residence, who settled in
this portion of the county before
Elk Point did, and was present at
her christening, had $4,000 shaken
under his nasal protuberance this
morning for his place south of town,
but Eli couldn't see the point fol
any such insignificant money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Barb wire is the future fence OF
the world; that fact is established
beyond controversy. Formers are
adopting it all over the United
States, and in foreign countries as
well. Stock-men are adopting it.
Railroad companies are adopting it.
Al wanting fences are adopting it
where cheapness, effectiveness and
durability are the objects sought.
1t used to be thought dangerous
to stock, but that prejudice has oil.
most wholly disappeared. The
more it is used the better it is liked
Barb wire is the best fence in thu
world, and the GGddea is universal
ly admitted to be the best barb wir'
made. You are certain to say 80 i
YOU ,,se Il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

One carload of Bear Creek lime,
also cement, stucco and hair for
sale. w. FISK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

OK A "TooT. We wasn't there,
but those that were allow that there
WAS an abundance Of noise, tumult
and riotous conduct on Saturday
evening, in beyond the screen of our
new, beer jerking neighbor, MIR.
Taute-first door west. Several OF
our anti temperance boys were in
there that evening on a 'toot," and
in working off their artificial exu-
berance took occasion to disturb the
peace and abuse the bartender, Mr..
DRYER, to such an extent that on
Monday there came hereafter
One man is credited with having
made a highly sensational move
by throwing beer-mug with
great violence, at Hank Dryers
head, which bit of anatomy it bare
" missed, making Il deep indenture
in the wall. Hank, to remind hun
of his carelessness, had him arrest
ed after Sunday had interviewed
and Justice Smythc allowed the jol-
| " chap to donate about $40 to-
ward maintaining our city warrants
at par. Others of the party were on
the broad gauge entirely, and drove
quietude quite off from the premises,
but were not made to 'sweat" for j,
as they should have been. Saloon
men should cooperate and SO dis
tribute their "bug- juice" as not t.
make night hideous.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

DR.. Allen, the eye doctor, has
tackled the eyes of Mr.. Snow, of
this city, who has been totally blind
for nearly a year, and few days
treatment has fixed his eyes SO that
he can see a little out of them, and
the DR.. gives him great encourage
ment that he will effect a perna-
neut cure. DR.. Aliens office at the
Merchants hotel, is thronged every
day, and all who have received
treatment are pleased with his sue
cess.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

You will also find full line Of
Linen Damask, Turkey Red Damask with nap
lins to MATCH Crashes, Towels. Sheeting a
yards wide, Pillow Castings AZ inches.
Lace Curtains, Lambrequins in Repp and Ter
ny Cloth, Cretones and Crepe, and Fringe in oil
shades to match.
An endless variety Of Prints, Ginghams, Blchd
and Brown Sheetings Cottonades Jeans ill
wool Cassimeres Linseys Flannels 4 Cambriss.
Ladies underwear from 70cts to 81 per suit.
Ladies and Mems fine Scarlet all wool.
Ladies Silk Ties and Hdkfs, Linen and Lace
Collars 2, and Button Kid Gloves, all the
late style Dress, Cloak and Ulster Buttons.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

There's once in awhile a fellow
beginning to talk of going fishing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Rev. J P. Ceffinan, formerly of
this city. but now OF Mitchell, this
territory, has been in town the past
few days greeting old friends. He
speaks very highly of our town as
compared with other towns in the
territory, and thinks that Elk Point
is booming nicely. lie came down
here with the intention Of selling
his residence property here, at a
large sacrifice, but after staying here
a few days and noticing our activity
and enterprise, advanced his price
at once. Elk Point Is booming
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Rev. J. C. Burkholder Of Narmill-
ion pleased good audience Of our
Temperance people at the Baptist
church on Monday evening. Mr..
B. is an easy, graceful speaker, and
can obtain good hearing in Elk
Point at any time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Only set of abstracts in Un-
ion county at the office Of c.
H. Wa|WoIth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

J. +. Cummins is now milking
about 100 COWS. and is succeeding
nicely with his creamery. More
creameries in the county would pay
big. Why not start one in Elk
Point? A good creamery right here
in town would be a bonanza for
somebody. The milk of hundred
or two Of COWS could be secured cas-
ily. Let some one move in the mat
ter at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Headquarters for paint at Stough's
lumber yard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

freeman Bros. have just received
their first installment Of spring hats,
with more to follow at once. Don't
forget.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26

Don't fail to look over Beggs'
stock of cloaks before you buy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
TRIMMINGS

In Rack, Seal Brown, Olive, Bronze, and Grim
Silks and Satin, also Nelvets and Pushes,
Cords, Tasses, and Bugle Trimmings.
Our stock of Ladies', Children and Misses Hoods,
Leggngs, Knit listers, Jackets, Scarfs, Nubias
Mttens, Gloves and Hosiery is complete. Also
Yarns, Zephyrs, Canvas, DC.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-04-26
First publication March %, 1882
IlIl.lsES & ERECS On, Attys.
Sheriff's Sale.

Territory of Dakota In District Court In and
.,b lr,t,c,nl pistrjci \ for Union Coulty.
& Anttnt.H (. Eo corporation
~ e. s,zod &ud doing h;ssiae.-i
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