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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06

Twas near the break of day, but still
The moon was shining brightly
The west wind as II passed the flowers
Set each one swaying lightly;
The sentry slow paced 10 aud fro
A faithful night watch Keeping,
While In his tents behind him stretched
His comrades all were sleeping.
slow too and fro the sentry paced,
His musket on his shoulder,
But not thought of death or war
Was with this brave young soldier.
All, no hts heart was far away
Where, on u western prairie
A rose-twined cottage stood. That night
The countersign was MARY"
And there his own true love he saw,
Her blue eyes kindly beaming
Above them. on her sun-klssed brow,
Her Curls ike sunshine cleaning.
And heard her singing, as she churned
Her butter in the dairy,
The song she loved the best. That night
The countersign was "Msry."
"oh. for one kiss from her |" he sighed,
When up the lone road gancng,
He spied slender little form,
With fatering steps advancing;
And as 1t neared him silently
He gaZed at It In wonder;
Then dropped his musket to his hand,
And challenged, "Who goes yonder?"
still on 1t came. Not one step more,
Be you man, child or fairy,
Unless YOU give the countersign.
Halt Who goes there ?" "'Tis Mary"
A sweet voice cried, ana In his arms
The girl he left behind him
Half faintlng fell Der many miles
She'd bravely tolled to find him.
~ heard that you were wounded, dear"
She sobbed, my heart was breaking
| could not stay q moment, but,
All other ties forsaking,
travelled, by my grief made strong,
Kind Heaven watching DER me,
tntil-unhurt, and well?" "Yes, love-"
AT last you stood before Inc.
"They told me that could not pass
The lines TO IND my lover,
Before day fairly came but
Pressed on ere night was over,
And as told my name found
The way free US our prairie"
Because, thank God Tonight" he said,
''The countersign is MARY"
Margaret Eytings.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06
STRICK ZEN DUMB.
A Tennessee NeRress ParaIyzeL While
Giving False Testimony.
memphis Special to Nashville Americana

memphis Special to Nashville Americana
A strange story comes from the eastern
portion OF this county of woman being
struck dumb while giving false testimony.
The facts rs related are as follows On
last Friday colored man named Jesse
Price was on trial before Squire Allen, n
Justice of the Peace, who has an office on
the Macon road between Germantown
and Bartlett, Tenn. Price had been beat
ing number of women i'll the neighbor-
hood, and Isabella Jackson, colored wo-
man, was placed on the witness stand to
tell what she knew of the matter. She
began her evidence, but was soon after
asked by the Justice, "Do you know you
are lying?' She answered, "Yes SIR d"
These words were the last Isabella Jack
son ever spoke. She had appeared quite
independent. and to some extent impu-
dent when first put upon the stand
After her last remark number of ques-
tons were asked, but the woman made
no reply. Believing her to be shamming,
the Judge ordered Constable w. X. AL
len, to escort the witness from the court
room, but when ordered to follow that
officer she did not move. Two men of
her own color were then told to carry her
out of the room. While in the act of
carrying the woman out it was observed
that she was in a helpless condition; she
had been paralyzed in every part her
limbs were motionless, her tongue had no
power, and it soon became evident that
the hand of the Almighty had been laid
heavily upon her. For two hours or
thereabouts, the woman remained in this
passive state, after which she was placed
in wagon and conveyed to her home
She never moved or spoke after, but on
Saturday evening she expired, no anti
dote applied during the interval having
ayailed in affording the slightest relief.
The incident is verified by Esquire Allen,
before whom the woman appeared, and
also by number Of persons, present at
the time of its occurrence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06
Poor jurynan !!


At the last meeting of the Paris Geogra-
phical Society NJ. Jules Henriet, chief engi-
neer of roads and bridge in the Ottoman
with respect to Turkey. He objected in
the first place to Turkey being called
Turkey and to its inhabitants being called
the Turks. These are appellations un-
known in the country itself The people
are the Osmanlis, and the empire is the
Empire of the Osmanlis. The Osmanlis
do not understand us when we speak Of
Turkey in Europe, or Turkey i'll Asia, and
when they open western geographical
work they are puzzled by our Technology.
To them European Turkey isl Roumelia
and Asiatlc Turkey is Anatolia. Few peo-
pie, perhaps, will be surprised to learn
that anybody can be pacha. The title is
II purley honorary one. With which
police officer may be dubbed while man
may be Cabinet Minister and have no
other title thaa that of Eiiendi.
We are wrong when we speak of the
Grand Turk or the Grand Nizier, these
appellations having completely gone out
of usage. An assertion that the Mussul-
man lin Turkey is no longer fanatical,
and that the women of Turkey now enjoy
as much freedom rs their European sisters,
may excite some scepticism, but we can
only reioiss at such testimony to the pro-
gress Of Western ideas. Many French
men will feel tlattered and encouraged by
NJ. Henriet's statement that the Osman-
lis are practically II French-spcaking nat
ion, the French language, according to
him, being the language most commonly
used throughout the empire. French lit.
erature is imported en- masse. But, alas!
we must conclude that even in Turkey the
French nation is not seen Mt its best, as
the French books read there are almost
exclusively works OF the naturalist" school
for the services and worthy production OF
French gcuius and culture there is no
demand, while the writings of Nj. Zola and
his diciples are read with avidity. Man
chester Guardidn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06

Gathered around rusty stove 'choked
with soggy driftwood he drinks soil corn
from tin cup, plays old sledge upon the
head OF an empty keg and reels home at
nightfall, yelling through the timber to
his squalid cabin. A score of lean, hun
cry ours pour in canine cataract oveI
the worn fence by the horse block as theil
master approaches, baying deep-mos lthet
welcome, filling the chambers OF th,s for
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06

The roots of grass being much short
er than those Of cereals are less able to
collect ash constituents from the soil. II,
therefore, grass is mown for hay, manures
containing potash, lime and phosphorie
acid will generally be required. Like
the cereal crops, grass is greatly increased
in luxuriance by the application oil solu-
BILE, heterogeneous manures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-10-06
Notes.

A good way to kill woodchucks is To
heat piece OF iron half as large us your
hand, red hot, put it into the hole and
drop Oh it a piece Of roll birthstone as
large as good sized plum, having sod
at hand to cover the hole at once, the sod
being also quickly covered with fine earth
until no smoke can be seen This is sure
death to the woodchuck.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
The Election In Union County.

~SoAOA al 0AAOA SSAAVJ
in our county election on Tues
day there was quite a spirited con-
test between the two parties, but
upon the counting of the votes the
entire republican ticket came out
successful except treasurer, and
Capt. Mangan made it uncomforta-
bly, close for Mr.. Stickney for
that Office. The following are the
majorities for the several candidates
elected:
Commissioner Sd Dist--John M.
Peterson, 140.
Register of Deeds-A. O. Rings
rud, 1914.
Sheriff-James A. Smith, 1O7.
Judge of Probate-T. w. Smith q.
Supt Of Schools-W. H. II, Fate,
247.
County surveyor-W. NJ. Vinson,
no opposition.
Coroner-Dr. J. G. Comfy, 275.
County Treasurer-Geo. Stickney
democrat %.
On the legislative ticket F. N.
Burdick was elected to the council
and Ira Ellis and ID. NJ. Inman
(democrat) were elected for the
house.
In this county, Raymond's ma
jority over Brookings is 267, and
Carriers over Wright for district At
torney was 24S.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
A Big Bonanza.

The Pioneer Press Co. has issued
new aud brilliant i'ostor advertis-
ing the weekly Pioneer Press for the
season of 1923. This paper IS SO
well known and appreciated as I'd
hardly require our hearty endorse
ment, but to those who may not
have seen it, if there are any such
in this county, we would say en-
phatically that it is by far the best
weekly in the west.
Its columns are full Of we'll and
carefully selected matter, giving
complete and accurate reports of the
political, scientific and business
worlds. To some of its special fea-
lures, such as "Hints for the House
hold" "What Women Want to
Know" 1.-THE Farm" Commercial
Review" etc, We would call partic.
ular attention.
Having effected q very favorable
clubbing arrangement with the pub.
fishers, we are enabled to offer the
weekly Pioneer Press and the CouR
Ter for the very low price of 50 pei
annun, postage paid. Sample cop
les Of either paper can be had upor
application to the publishers. Send
in your names.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
GOthland Breeze.
CORTLAND Nov. 1sT, is

CORTLAND Nov. 1sT, 1882.
Our end of the county is fairly on
the boom this fall. There is great
demands for oats, corn and hay by
the railroad graders. The work is
progressing very fast along the line,
short distance this side of the riv-
er being all completed. Our mer-
chant is enjoying a fine harvest,
supplying the boarding house bos-
ses, of whom there are good many,
and steady ring of the anvil can
be heard in the vicinity of Jones
blacksmith shop from daylight un-
til dark (sorry we are to say Sun
day not excepted. The contractors
pay from $3.50 to 1918 per day for
man and team and $1.75 for man
alone. Although there are hun
dreds of men and teams at work,
there is plenty of work for all that
wish to work.
Land is advancing very fast. Mr..
c. A. Potter sold his farm of 100
acres with very small house on it
for $4,000 cash, few days ago.
Mr.. p. had just proved up and got
his deed and never paid any taxes
on it. We think it is pretty good
pay for watching a piece of land
five years. A gentleman from Wis
consin offered Mr.. Howell $4,000
for 240 acres Of land with a house
partly finished. Mr.. H. asked "a,
SOC; they will probably strike a
bargain yet.
Mr.. Fred Dean Las has been on
his back for couple OF weeks or 50
with an attack of TyIho Malaria.
DR.. G. v. Ellis, OF Calliope, was
called early and succeeded in check
ing its progress. Fred Is doing well
and If he doesent get out of that and
60 to work soon We will give him
away as a lazy old bach.
Mr.. Harry Martin, Of Rochester,
Wis.,, leaves Milwaukee at 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening, this week, for
Dokota. Gothland is to be his new
home and he will work at the black.
smith trade with G. A. Harry is q
rafting good boy.
Andrew Finn is having q, serious
time this fall. II appears that h
has in some way fallen out with thu
boys. During the mellon season The
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
Reading Rooms,

The efforts of DR.. Mead, Prof
kibling and others, in the establish
ment of well conducted Reading
Rooms in our city, seems to be re-
cciving very Aattering encourage
ment from many Of our citizens.
Already very liberal subscription
has been raised for the establishment
and maintenance of such rooms,
and it yet remains for those who
have SO cheerfully volunteered pc
cuniary aid to organize themselves
into society and adopt such plan
for the expenditure of their money
as will make it productive of the
greatest good. With literature SO
cheap and rich as ours it is possible
to place within the reach of every
one the means of the broadcast and
most liberal culture, and it should
be the aim of this organization to
place upon their tables the choicest
publications of the day, and to rem
der those who wish to profit by their
perusal, safe from all unnecessary
annoyance. 1t is safe to predict
that the plan will succeed, for be-
sides being placed upon an unusual
ly sound financial footing, every
effort will be made to render the
apartments attractive and to exclude
from them everything that would
detract from the high intellectual
and moral tone that they should
possess. A meeting will be held in
the court house Saturday evening at
= o'clock, p. M, for the purpose OF
Organizing and forming more def
mite plans and it is to be hoped that
oil who are interested in this move
.nent will be present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Peterson's Magazine for December
is on our table; as usual, ahead of
all others. 1t is one of tue most ell
egant issues of this, the cheapest and
best of the lady's books. There are
two beautiful steel engravings, of
which one, Beware" is alone worth
the price of the number; superb
steel, double Isle, colored fashion
plate; and two colored patterns,
both exquisite, in a new style of
work, "Arrasen Embroidery" A
bright, witty story, ''Prue and the
Professor" admirably illustrated,
leads off the stories. The number
contains a supplement, with a full
size dress-pattern, and numerous
patterns in embroidery. Then there
are some fifty other engravings: OF
fashions, workable patterns, etc.
The very best stories are always ia
be found in peterson" Its regular
contributors are Ann s. Stephens,
Jane q. Austin. Frank Lee Benedict,
Reracca Harding Davis, and that
unriyalle,l fi.,morist, the author Of
"Josiah Aliens Wife," besides hosts
of others. The price ct the Maya
zine is but two dollars a year. To
clubs, it is astonishingiy low, VIZ
six copies for nine dollars, with an
extra copy to the person getting up
the club; or seven copies for ten
dollars and half, with both an ex-
ira copy and the large-size premium
steel-engraving, "Christ Before ri.
late" or Photograph, or Illustrat-
ed Album, gilt, to the person get.
ting up the club. Subscribe to nc
magazine till you have seen q copy
Of this. Specimens are sent. gratis
to persons wishing to get up clubs
Address, Charles J. Peterson, 3Of
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
Catholic Fair and Festival.

Catholic Fair and Festival.
One of the events in this city last
week was the fair and festival given
by the society Of St. Joseph's Catho-
lie church, in their new church
building, on Thursday evening.
The entertainment was quite largely
attended by the patrons of the
church, besides a sprinkling Of 9th
ers. The total receipts of the fair
was something over $3.50, which
goes to the liquidation of the church
debt and the priests residence.
Among the exciting features Of the
occasion was the voting of a fine
gold-headed cane to the most popu-
lar business man in Elk Point, and
Geo. r. Freeman, of Freeman Bros,
carried off the honors. The cane
brought over 5000. A handsome
saddle was given to the young lady
who had raised the most money for
the entertainment. Four young Ia
dies, Miss Rosa McConville, Miss
Ella Cary, Miss Ellen Ryan and
Miss Lizzie Donnelly, entered the
contest for the prize week before
the fair with.the following result:
Miss McConville ..................$65
Miss Carey NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...5S
Miss Ryan. .....................32
Miss Donnelly ...................:..... 8
Miss McConville received the sad
die, and it was bestowed upon q
worthy and estimable young lady.
Another saddle was voted to Miss
Ella Carey, she having the next
highest amount. A number Of 9TH
er article were voted for, John Ward
and Mr.. Murray each getting fine
pipe. An excellent supper was Civ
en- to those who wis he'd it, for %
cents each. Altogether the fair was
a very llattering success, and the
Catholic society can now boast Of
having one of the finest church edi-
fees in the territory, completed and
nearly all paid for.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Win H. Beck, the Sioux City jew
eler, is now offering great bargains
in Holiday goods. He has the larg-
est and finest stock of Jewelry and
Silverware, and articles specially
adapted for holiday presents, west
of Chicago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

This is . prosperous year for
farmers, merchants and mechanics,
and during the holiday season
many fine and costly presents will
given away, and Win H. Beck, the
Sioux City Jeweler, has stocked his
establishment with . line Of goods
Of this kind that will dazzle the eyes
Of y prince.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
First Pub. Nov. let, 1854.
SALE.

Notice 10 hereby given that BY virtue OF . II.
cense for that purpose issned By the Probate
Court Of Union eosnty, 2. Z: ! will sell q
the property described q follows. to.wit: Lots
l&2 q the NV .section !. townehip ~.
range so. ~ being In Union county d. +.
sealed bids for the whole will bs received BY
william Costaf ut his residence Ct Grove Hill,
Union comfy. d T. mp TO and until said lana
10 Did, which Will be on or aster tho 9TH day u
November, A, ID. 1882.
That all bids must be In writing, describing
the land desired and stating for cash, and must
be signed.
WILLIAM CosrAn.
Administrator Of the estate Of william Gibbs,
deceased. October 10Th, 1882
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
Card Of Thanks.

I desire on my own behalf, as we'll
for ST. Josephs Church, to extend
our heartiest thanks to the citizens
Of Elk Point and others, who by
their kind subscriptions enabled me
TO obtain the prize for getting the
largest amount for the furnishing Of
the parish house.
RoeE McCoHvn.LE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

We desire to say to the farmers
Of Union county that if you need to
raise money on your land the Union
County Bank can give you better
rates than can be obtained else
where.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
THANKSGIVING Dav.


Since the time of the celebration
of the Hebrew Feast Of Tabernacles,
almost every nation and sect has set
apart one particular day of each
year for public religious demonstra-
tons. A day of thanksgiving and
festivity, dedicated to the God Of
the universe, in response to his be-
nificence; suggested by victory and
plenty, preservation and prosperity.
This custom is an established fea-
ture Of our country and is likely to
be perpetuated as long as we pre-
serve our religious institutions, and
that very essential clause Of our
constitution granting to each and
every person the right to worship
God according to the dictates of his
own conscience.
As a matter Of history, the first
national thanksgiving day under
our present form of govern
ment was appointed by Washington
on the occasion Of the adoption of
the constitution in 1889. This was
done at the solicitation Of Congress.
Upon the suppression of the whis-
key instruction in Pennsylvania in
1895, Washington issued his second
Thanksgiving proclamation. This
was probably the last national
Thanksgiving until in the year 1915
when President Madison issued a
proclamation for thanksgiving for
the restoration of peace at the close
Of the war Of 1912. This was also
recommended by congress.
After long and uninterrupted ma.
tional peace, the custom again fell
| into disuse, except on occasional
days, selected and recommended by
the congress Of the various states
until in 1862. while the country was
enveloped in the black smoke of re.
| bellion and war. When the rodoub
led efforts Of union and rebellion
were trembling in equipoise, and
when each perceptible advantage
gained by the government was
| regarded as O mark of divine
| favor, Lincoln advised that thu
whole north should raise their voices
in one mighty chorus of thanks fol
His timely assistance and pray To-
the final success of the Union army
And after following history through
the results of these years ant
marking each successive victory
and defeat; after seeing the steady
growth of national power and the
gradual fall of rebellion and abov,
all, after the closing conflict, peace
had been placed upon her throne,
and with her magic wand had dirty
EN- away the dark clouds Of war
and we beheld our flag still hyins
over the nations capital, who coult
doubt the efficacy of prayer?
Since then, custom has establish
ed the last Thursday in Novembe
as the day of thanksgiving, and "
can boast that christianity has mad
its paramount impress. While W
| rejoice over this fact it is fitting tina
anxious as we are to secure for tn
nationsthat spiritual characteristic
we should guard against unity, an,
should forever protect both as sep
arate and distinct institutions.
President Arthur, in accordance
with the custom established by hi
predecessors, has appointed Nov
Both as a day Of thanksgiving, ant
it is the duty of every citizen t.
lift up his voice in thanks, or if h,
jpoc NOT boliovo in God rainipa oy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
M. HOFFMAN,.

J. M. Talcott and G. II. Walworth
nay taken the lead in a work by
putting eeuces ofwire netting around
A1eir lots' They are both hand
some ana dur''le, and we would
be glad to see mort r. tbem
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Iilave just received a lot Of new
Star Wagons. The tire never comes
off, the axel never breaks, the best
tracking, the easiest running, and
rAe best wagon made.
NJ HoFyNAN
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Mr.. Philip Dufrand with wife and
child, Il in town visiting with his
mother and sisters. Philip is now
living In Nebraska and Is doing well
financially. 1t has been six years
since he left Elk Point and he no.
tees q marked change. He will re-
main here short time and then 20
to Choteau Creek to visit his broth
er-in-law, Geo. Trumbo.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

I HAVE just made arrangements
with the Baltimore Oyster Compa-
ny to receive direct from Baltimore
weekly, by express, fresh oysters of
the best known brand, solid packed,
and sold at the lowest price.
J. B. BRUBACHER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Farmers report that corn would
be in bad shape in case of snow
storm, as a great many Of the ears
are blown from the stocks, and
would be covered up and lost.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Pete Edwards Of Virginia town
ship was in town to-day. We are in
clined to think that there is some
unusual attraction down this way
for Pete.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Frank Snyder, brother of Mrs.
Rngsrud, and Mrs. Jas. e. Blair,
arrived to-day from the Black Hills,
where he has been living for the
past three years. Frank has grown
fleshy and looks as though the Hills
were doing well by him. His many
friends here are glad to see him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08
Yankton College.

First term opens October A, 1882.
Collegiate and preparatory Depart
ments for both sexes. Address,
Prof. w. NJ. BRISTOL, Principal of
Preparatory department, or Joseph
Ward, President Board of Trustees.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

ed. Ringsrud and Jas. E. Blair
went to Canton last night !. meet
their wives, who have been visiting
with relatives in Iowa and Illinois
for the past two months. They got
home this morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1882-11-08

Mrs. w. H. Curtis has been quite
ill for the past, week.