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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

on will become an impossibility be-
low the modest figures Of one hun
bred dollars per acre. And while
eulcgizing the bottom, we do not
wish to detract from the true value
Of our uplands. They, % IS wen
known, are superior in their facili-
ties and productiveness; and since
they have been more thoroughly
tested, they need no one to tell of
their worth ard fertility. To prove
the character IF the surrounding
country, we refer to Elk Point with
its thirty or more prosperous bust
ness houses. 1t il a settled fact that
no.town can grow and prosper I'M
less located in a county rich in
mineralyor vegetable products. unless
supported by some foreign element;
Elk Point has always been on
PEELED to depend entirely upon her
self, excluded from any foreign aid
whatever. There is no mineral or
mining country within tie scope Of
her trade; hence it must I've, since
the town has grown to quite a little
city, filed with men Of extensive
capital, Tint the county, with its
limited population, is extremely
productive. Beside Elk Point there
are several smaller towns equally
prosperous in proportion to their
population and business facilities.
Elk Point in its general character
resembles nor the neat and -four
ishing towns Of the same size in the
eastern states than a new town of
toe far west The streets are shaded
with trees in such a way as to put to
some old towns that lay OH thes hamc
sterile hillsides OF New York and
Pennsylvania, scorched with the
summers sun and bleacl1ed by the
winters storm.
The fortunate men are those who
come now and settle in Union
county
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
Elk Point. April 10th, 1883.

49,
FRIEND MALLAHAN:--In your Is
sue Of March Dist, there is given an
account Of the injury and subse-
quent death Of George McInerny
that is 90 far from the facts that the
parents and friends desire you to
correct the statements. First, the
account states that the wound Of the
thigh was five inches long and down
to the bone; that soon after it was
dressed inflammation set in and
rapidly spread etc. Georges moth
er says that the wound was not
more than two inches long, and 70
use Mrs. McInerny's own words, nc
| inflammation resulted, but the
wound seemed to be healed up in
two days. The wound was cleans.
ed and properly dressed by Surgeon
w. J. Comfy.
The theory o! hog poison Is a cast
at Spontaneous generation" ane
gives evidence Ut be ng . very prim
tive idea, III the fact that the lori
III science may be searched in vain
u even 6nd mention 0f any sltcf
t4opn prinSnle = ho6 potion. I'll
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Some days ago communication
was received by Rev. Mr.. Hines
FROM Mrs. Annie Harrington ri
Sioux City inquiring concerning the
identity Of Rev.. Mr.. Martin, men,
toned in an article enclosed, from
the Sioux City Times, who was rep
resented rs having married her Sis
ter, Mrs. Arthur Shipley and ). p.
Wilson atsthisplace last September.
The article from the Times INDUCES
in a little censure toward presumed
scandal on the part of some of the
Sioux City people concerning Mrs.
Shiplcy's Cor Mrs. Wilson's) disap.
pearance a short time ago and gives
her explanation when called upon
Ivy a reporter. She explains thai
her disappearance was occasionee
by q visit to her husband, will
whom she had been travelling for
week. Mrs. Shipley Cor Mrs. VII
sony has evidently gotten things .
little mixed, since there is no such
person ia Elk Point AZ Rev. Martin
She has either forgotten the minis
ter's name, or the name Of the towr
in which she was married, Or
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Last week We noticed the pur-
chose OF the stcreroom on Main st.
by 8. ]. Walton from J.. NJ. Talcott.
Mr.. Walton il now rctitting and re-
painting the building and will re-
move his furniture from his present
location TO his new location this
week. He has purchased from Mr..
Talcott his stock Of undertaking ma
terials and will Join that branch y
his furniture business. He will alst
In short time procure what tn
city could never boast OF, and Q
which e han lipr a long time been i
rekd, 4 fine hcarse, and liz prepared
16J66canlna0s1ate the plttiic IN 4 wa!
hat will n Il credit v Mr.. Walton
. ~ asiyr thstK an opportunity i
.1p6eN The decd IN 4 manner D
Dina ~ eivilisesion pf ouK city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
Coins To his G~Aye.

There he goes again direct to q sa-
loon and pOurs down another heavy
draught OF strong drink, not somuch
because his appetite demands IL, but
for the artificial buoyancy it produ-
ces-tiTe after effects Of which leave
him more miserable than before; it
is this dreadful practice that is dali
ly sending thousands to their graves.
A remedy for all this is found in the
true friend Of temperance,-tfre best
and purest of all medicines,--Elec-
trio Bitters. Sold by W. T.. Wolf
gang nj 80 cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
DAWnrc orThem.

A good article that has achieved
success, and attained a world wide
reputation by its true merits and
wonderful results, is always imita-
ted. Such is the case With DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. Already
unprincipled parties are endeavor-
ing TO delude al unsuspecting pub
lie, by offering limitations of this
most fortunate discovery. Do not
be deceived. but insist on having the
true remedy, and take no other.
Trial bottles free at w. E. Wolf
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Morris Ricnrd, Esq, of this city,
left yesterday morning Oh a trip To
Montreal, tannda, his former home.
NJ. R., recognizing the rapid ad.
vancement and improvement Of our
eeunty, and more especially in that
u breeding fine stock, proposes to
purchase as fine a stallion as can be
found, and that country is noted for
nne horses, and bring him to Union
county 6r the benefit of Union
county farmers. He will return in
Two " tAree weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

real cause of death is not known as
no post mortem examination was
made, but the fact that the little boy
voided a quantity Of coagulated
blood soon after the injury was re-
ceiyed. is of vastly more importance
in a d%ingnostic point Of view, than
the wound on the thigh.
j. G. Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
Elk Point and Union County.

After twenty years of settlement
and development we have ceased to
regard our county as a frontier, re :
Element or our town as a frontier
town. After years of labor and re-
verses, pioneer customs and conserv-
atisms have been driven out and re-
placed by Thrift aud enterprise.
The old has succumhed to the new
aud prosperity and lite have taken
the place OF the sluggish past, and
homesteaier and new conner are
awakened alike into interest and en-
,erprise. This rapid development is
owing to the lately discovered fact
that this IL M Of the best If not
The best producing counties both for
grass and all kinds Of grain in the
northwest. The only remaining
difficulty now is. the want of more
entcrprising farmers to take hold OF
the numerous uncultivatcd farms
and while improving the country
enrich themselves. We know of 10
location SO we'll adapted TO money
making with 20 much ease to the
farmer as these broad Missouri bot
toms, with a soil Of almost unlim-
tied depth. 1t is calculated to pro-
duce a full crop for any number OF
years; and while being superior to
any county ins Dakots for corn and
grass, it possesses all the qualities
Of other parts for vegetables.
The people Of the east have pro
bably never received a correct idea
Of southeastern Dakota. and es.
pecially Union county, and while
rushing into other sections whers
tile raising Of corn and other pro
ducts Of vital importance 70 tn
prosperity Of a country are an i'm
possibility, broad acres OF tn
most productive and fertile lands il
. the world are laying idle, waitin,
| for the industrious plowman, ans
: his herds Of csttsc and hogs.
J Ne predict thst as oon ~ III
/, character Of the Missouri bottoms q
/ Union county ars known and devsl
! oped, ths putchAes Of : farm there
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
Fret publication April II. 1883.
LAND OFFICE AT YANkroN D. T.

4r April 4, 1883.
N,rtcK u hereby given that the following
named srttle- ha. Med notice of hi- in,en, ION 10
mske hnai ~prn0fin support Of his eiaim. and
that said prof viii, he made before N. A Kirk
clerk dirt conr; Union Co. ID { Mt Els Point
ths cocnty seat IN Thursday Mav II. 1881, "a m,
VIZ: Oh. Thorgh uson under his homestead en-
ity No. 7,l7 tor Ing ny sws seL swA q nwk
sek sec 25T @ Il. so -,
He names the f0,lowing witnesses 10 prove
hi- continuous residence upop and cultivation
oi said land VIZ: Paul Anderson 81 Akr.m Iowa
AID James Olson. Andrew Thompson and An
dreas Lare0n. Of RichiAnd uniou Co. Dak0ta.
u. A. WErrE., Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Freeman Bros. have a few winter
goods on hand, such as ladies' and
children's hoods, cloaks, nubius, etc.
which will be sold at a bargain to
make room for spring goods. "
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

ANOTHER LAND AGENcY.-E.-C C.
Suffer and +. Il. Gordon, of this
city, have fUrmied a partnership, and
will engage in the real estate bust
hess up in Dakota. MIR. Suiter is
we'll known bym"st of our readers
~ a man of worth and ability. he
having been connected with the edi-
terial and mechanical duties of. the
PIONEER for nearly two years, and
also in the meantime he has been
levoting his spare time upon the
study of law, and is unquestionably
qualified to-day for admission to the
bar. His many warm and personal
friends here regret to see him leave
"ur !county permanently, though
the best wishes ot all will fol-
low him. His partner, Mr.. Gordon,
was formerly in the machine bust
here, and the 'cheek" naturally &C.
CURED by a printer and machine
man ough. to render the boys all
the qualifications needed for success
full land agents.
The above We quote from the Ida
County Qowa) Pioneer and are
pleased to say that the gentlemen
mentioned have located in Elk
Point, and will engage in the real
estate business. They are both
Young men Of pleasing address and
apparent good business qualifications
and will no doubt make things live
ly in their particular line. They
propose to bring parties from their
old home and elsewhere and locate
them in Union county. We com
mend them tn the public and wish
them abundant success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
Proceedings Of the Board Of
County Commissioners.
april Session, A. D.. 1888
FIRST DAY

Elk Point Oak, April 2, 1883.
The board CO, commissioners Of
Union county Dakota met in regular
session pursuant to law. Present,
Halvor Knudson, chairman, and
Charles LaBreche and John NJ.
Peterson, commissioners, also A. O..
Ringsrud clerk.
Minutes Of the January session
of the board were read and ap-
proved.
Road petition Of Jacob Kiplinger
and others for the vacation Of q
part Of the Ponca road in township
81 range 40 was taken mp, also view
er's report thereon, together with re-
monstrance of Patrick Connolly and
Others against the proposed vaca-
ton, and on motion the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolred--That whereas, more free
holders along the line of the road
proposed to be vacated as prayed
for in the petition of Jacob Kip
linger and others have demonstrated
against granting the prayer Of such
petition than pe.itioned therefor.
that the said petition be aud the
same is hereby dismissed.
Road petition of J. ID. MELON
aid and Others for the vacation and
change Of highway in townships 81
and 95 range 4S was taken up and
on motion viewers were appointed
in accordance with law, ts-wit:
john X. Thornton, VIM L. Webster
and John Finnie, said viewers to
meet ut the residence Of Jesse Akin
on the 1st day of June A. d. 1883
at 10 o'clock a. m, qualify and view
said road and report to the hoard of
county commissioners at the July
session next.
The road petition of Richard D.
Coonan for the location Of a high
way in township "a range 4S, was
taken up and on motion laid over
until the next regular session.
On motion board adjourned to
meet the Sd inst at 8. o'clock q. m,
SECOND DAY.
Elk Point ID. r., April 8, 1888.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, members Of the board all pre-
sent also the clerk.
On motion there was allowed for
the support Of Elmira Beaubsin
and family the sum Of Eleven ($ll)
dollars per month until further ar
r%angements.
On motion the allowance v
Frank Bruette for keeping Julia
Woodges, pauper, vas raised from
$500 to $500 per month from Feb
ruary |, 1883.
On motion there was allowed fol
support Of the family Of Henry
Gray and family the sum OF twelv,
dollars per month until further ar
engagements.
i Petition Of Andrew Hanson ant
others for the vacation Of the Sci
berg road and for locating a roat
upon the section line between set
tons 14-23-l3 "a, township 81
range 40 was taken up and and o.
motion viewers were appointed il
accordance with law to-wit: A. g
A. Palm, A. S. Carpenter and Pal
rick O'Rielly; said viewers to NEE
al the residence Of Andrew Hoy
OH the lst day Of June A. D. 188
Mt 10 o'clock a. m. qualify, view sai,
roadfand report to the board {
county commissioners at the Jul
. session next. ..AA
On motion the following jury Il,
was drawn.
FIRST COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT.
! Ieon Allard Howard Mueier.
nx. C~flLn $500. VY.tE-.
i. Theodosus Davis James s. Teller,
Gen. Kneebune,s Joseph Brow.
Henry De1Oney C.L. Beavers.
Joseph Yerter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Mr.. Thomas Armstrong has re-
turned from his visit to New York
state. We hope that Mr.. A. has not
given up the idea Of pltting up that
large brick hotel building on the
lots on Main streets recently pur-
chased Of Judge Blair. X
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Prof. Favour is now engaged in
giving a course of very interesting
chemical and philosophical lectures
in the city, which are attracting a
great deal of interest among the PEG
pie. u
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Mr.. J. H. Earle, who was men
toned last week rs studying the
propriety Of getting up farm line
map Of Union county, has determin-
ed on the enterprise and is now
eanvassing with success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Mark Naughton and the numer-
Gus railroad people who have been
residing in Elk Point during the
winter will 60 to their work On the
Northwestern about the first OF next
week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Owing to the prevalency of scar
let fever, the OPP ming Of our schools
, has bpen pu~tpoiled for the last tw'
weeks, hut will begin again mex,
Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Almost any time in the day one
may see people passing along the
streets carrying rakes on their shout
ders, which is suggestive of clean
lawns and gardens.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

A terrible mania for sulciding has
~ broken out in Yankton. Three per-
sons have committed suicide in that
town within the last three weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Prairie fire burned up about ff-
teen tons of hay for Mark Naughton
on Sunday night. People should
exercise the utmost caution in set
tir,g outsfire Mt the present time.
The great quantities OF grass on the
bottoms at present are an object Of
terror to those having property with
in the reach of its flames when
burning. ="
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Mr.. Reandeau is now engaged in
build ing a wall and digging a cellar
under his house ON Washington
street. Al
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
B0Cklen'S ArMiCN Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, Fe.
yer sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corDs, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures piles. 1t
is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfac-
ton ot money refunded. Price "a
cents per box. For sale by w. Z.
Wolfgang.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Some Of our young folks talk of
visiting Sioux City on Saturday
sveniug to witness the popular old
nlay known us BLACK Crook"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Willis Benedict, Co. Supt. OF
schools of Lincoln county, and Os-
car Il. Rea, Co. Surveyor Of the same
county, we're in town Monday and
made the COURIER office a pleasant
call.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Losr.-A light red Irish setter
dog, about ten months old. Was
last seen on Sunday last, following a
wagon from Ricllland going into
Sphinx township. Any person re-
turning said deg to me At Elk Point
w1ll lie literally rewarded.
G. +. MALLAHAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Hance Murphey has the largest
stock of agricultural implements
and general hardware III southern
Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Freeman Bros. have just received
= fine line Of the famous Lilly &
Bracket mems iine boots and shoes.
- Don't fail to get Il pair before the
si1es are broken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Mr.. Peter Seguin, of Virginia
township, was in town doing bust
ness yesterday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

THE UNION COUNTY BANK has
special advantages for foaning mon
ey on improved farms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

A large portion of the baking
powder sold is fearfully adulterated
= strictly pure baking powder zig
made of two articles only, viz: BIZ
Carb. soda and grape cream tartar.
No other ingredients can be found
in I)eland's chemical baking pow
der.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Do not fail to look over the elegant
stock Of Goods at Beggs'. His prices
ore the lowest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Hance Murphey is selling lots Of
those Rathbourn & Sard stoves this
spring.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Freeman Bros. are now receiving
a large new stock Of Spring and
Summer clothing, dry goods, hats,
etc. a32
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
NEW hats, VIEW HATS,

Freeman Bros. have received their
elegant new spring stock Of Hats.
Correct styles, and quality from
best to medium. Come in End look
them over. Get their low prices,
and then buy one.
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

ROME & VALE, can show you as
fine a stock of goods as any house
in town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Ex-Sheriff Alison Bovee, who has
been acting as deputy warden oi
the Sioux Falls penit ntiary re-
turned home last Saturday, hav.
ing resigned his position. His rea-
son for rcsigning is becaus- tn,
the trustees OF the institution per.
sist in retaining as warden a noil-re
sident of Dakota. Mr.. Bovee says
he is perfectly willing to act in the
capacity under any citizen of Da-
kota, but is unwilling to submit to
the overbearing dictation OF a for
riyner retained by an unjust and
selfish hoard of trustees. Mr.. Bo-
wee was justly entitled to the ap
pointnlen Of warden, and was pro
badly the most competent man III
the territory for the position and WE
can gee no reason why he was DN
retained instead Of the party now
occupying the position.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

The Jackson wagon is the best for
the reason that it cannot be broken
down because of the truss rod.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

NJ. B. Kent was home from Yank-
ton ON Monday and Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

pQuite an excitement was occasion
ed on Monday by the appearance of
q muskrat onithe street. Lawyers,
shoenIakers aud merchants took
part in the chase, but the skirmish
ended by his ,ratship making his es-
cape across lots to the livery stable
of John r. Wood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

AE ALu & EE -
D,ED.-April Sd, 1883, at Elk Point,
Oak, Julia Blanche t.nly, daugh-
ter of DIR. William aud Mrs. Julia
Comfy, aged 2 years, 4 months and
u days.
Little Blanche was a healthy, nc
tive and bright child, and among
others of tile children, the pet and
light Of the household. She was
su,itten down by the scarlet fever;
she suffered much, but bore her suf-
ferings with much patience, having
her right mind all the time. cling
ing to father, mother and the chill
dren with intelligent sympathy, to
close Of life. SHE passed away in
peace without the least pain or strug-
gle, and was gathered to the bosom
Of the great Shepherd who said,
"SuAer little children n come unto
me, for of such is the kingdom Of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

We learn that three other children
Of Dr.. Conly's have been sick, aud
we rejoice to hear of their GONZALES
cence. The doctor and family have
the sympathy Of our community.
J. V. Ii.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

4 John Lawrence, Esq, formerly a
PRESIDENT of this county but low liv-
ing on'the Broken Kettle, over in
Iowa, was in town last Friday on
business, and was shaking hands
with his numerous friends here.
He also made. his annual contribu-
ton Of $500 for the privilege OF
reading the COURIER, Mr.. Lawrence
is 1 gentleman viii. whom it is al.
ways IA pleasure to meet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

LIZ. McClarren, Of the Rrookings
Press, was III town between trains ON
Saturday, with his family, OIL their
way from Yankton to their new
home III Bookings. We hope the
people OF Brookings will receive and
treat Mrs. MEG. with the respect to
which she is entitled.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11
God" And now,

"All is over, hands are folded
un q calm and pcacefu! brexst;
All II over. snffer ings ended.
Now OUT darling IL at rest.
All IL over, feet 50 weasy.
~ Nav have irod another shore;
All H. over, life Is ended.
Heaven elaine one angel more.
Z AL Is otei. eyer SO lonely.
Closed forever from orr sight;
All is over, abe hath whispered
In orr ears the last good night
All is over. journey ended,
And her earthly mlssnu done;
Not all over in thai Mansion -
There her If. har inhl henun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-04-11

Hance Murphey sells the Jackson
wagon and he is selling lots of them.