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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Some presumably unknown par
ties got out of the county Jail on
Saturday night, and, still retaining
the p]ropensities which took them
there, carried away an old brass can
non that had been condemned, and
locked up in the Jail to prevent the
boys from killing themselves by an
explosion. We know of no motive
that would prompt parties to carry
away a mass Of old metal with II
hole in it, weighing probably 1000
pounds, unless it woCla be to boom
an otherwise dead town, or to ire
an alarm upon an approaching 1000,
or, possessing the superstitious idea
that it was a talisman that carried
with it the county seat. The old
twelve calibre bore has been IL dan
gerous nuisance for the last year
and after failing to give it away, we
at last succeeded in having it stolen.
We are glad it is gone, but we would
| advise those who have it to bury ID
with the breech downward, for, if
any old rusty load, that the boys
may have been afraid to shoot out,
should, by dint of accident. go off, it
will kick harder than it will shoot
and thus avoid the danger of il
jumping out of the ground and hurt.
ing something.
The whole affair would seem az
absurd and unreal as would an ole
deacon playing pool with a police
man, while his dear brethren in tht
kirk we're stealing his neighbcr''
property.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

delinquent taxes and to regulate
the proceedings therein. This is n
good bill, and ought to become a
law.
Mr.. Quinan's chill for an act to
provide for the organization and,
government of the University of Da-
kota" has passed both houses and is
in the hands OF the Governor. 1t
will no doubt be approved by him.
1t establishes the University of Da-
kota at Vermillion and accepts the
gift of Clay county of a $4,000
building and grounds. The institu-
ton will now be managed by the
Territory through a board Of Re-
gents appointed by the Governor
with the approval of the Council.
The location of this institution is a
big thing for Vermillion as there
will no doubt be a large appropria-
ton made for extending and enlarg-
ing the building now in curse Of
erection.
Mr.. Rice. of Moody county, has
introduced a bill in the House re-
pealing the railroad tax law and
making railroad corporations come
in on an equal footing with other
tax PAYERS. There will be no doubt
a hard fight on this bill later on in
the session. A good many men,
bers, we imagine, are undecided as
to what their action will be when
the bill comes up. They look in
their pockethooks at their annual
passes, and soliloquize: swell, now,
the rail road companies are having a
hard struggle to build up this wes-
tern country, and they ought to be
encouraged in this enterprise. And
then the scene shifts, and they dis
cover the eagle eyes of their poor
struggling farmer constituents star
ing at them asking for an equal tax
alton to all. But sooner or later the
decision will have to be made. A
lobby Of eight or ten Huronites ar
rived here OF Saturday and Sunday.
They will labor for the removal of
the Capital to Huron.
Judge Bennett, OF Deadwood, also
arrived tonight and is shaking
hands with old friends. The Judge
is the SAME genial, pleasant gentle
man as of yore. Dakota, to-day,
car boast of scores of bright intelli-
gent and able men, but there are
none the superior of Judge Bennett
There is considerable lie and bus
tie in Iankton these days, and her
energetic and live business men are
prospecting, and are getting ready
for a big building boom next season.
We were surprised at the large num-
Der of substantial brick blocks erect
ed during the past season.
Among the iirst-class institutions
in Iankton is the Merchants Hotel.
Under the new management it has
been refitted and refurnished and is
now the popular resort for all desir-
ing first,class hotel accommodations.
VIM. Kramer the proprietor, with
Mr.. Hussey, clerk, make n strong
hotel team.
But enough for the present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Two weeks ago we announced the
intention of the Stephen A. Hurlbut
Post G. A. r., to give a supper to
the old soldiers of Union county.
The event occurred at LaBelle's hall
on last Wednesday evening, Jan. "a,
and proved one of the most success
full social meetings ever held in Elk
Point. We dropped in about seven
o'clock, and our hungry gaze was
met by five tables tottering under
the weight of great quantities OF
both the necessaries and luxuries OF
life. The space left vacant by the
well-flled tables, was soon occupied
by the ex-soldiers of Union county
and their ladies, an assemblage of
fair women and brave men," The
men we saw did not look like SOL
diers, they appeared civilians, gen.
tlemen; displaying that happy fac
ulty the American has of dropping
the bearing of the soldier as soon as
the object for which he fights (peace)
is attained. Yet it is not strange
memories of the past should be re-
vived and men become exilarated in
relating stories of the campfire, the
F! battlefield and the prison pen.
Each one mingled with all others as
they did while following their lead
ers through the fearless campaigns
of '61-65. After some time had
been spent in social chat, Capt. Dun
can, commander of tie post, well
coined the visiting ex-solGlers te
their feast in a short and eloquent
speech that would have done credl'
to any occasion. Capt. Duncan sale
in substance:
Ladies and ex-soldiers: We have
met to revive the memories of thu
past, to indulge in the happy rehec
tons of the results of our tolls ane
perils, and to enjoy in unison tn.
assurance of the permanency of tn
principles for which we fought; t.
rejoice that our cause was a just AMI
successful one. And tonight, Will
we feel no malice toward our breth
rem in the South, we feel it is fittini
' that we should meet and feast Owe
the past results of a cruel val. w
: welcome you, ladies and soldiers, I
our hospitality"
The next half hour was spent j
singing a number of patriotic song
r in which all who could sing joine
t with an energy that made the ha
ring with patriotism and melod,
$ After the songs supper was annou,
/ ced, which, If not composed Of ord
It nary soldiers rations, was devoure
in a heroic manner and with tr,
n soldier appetites. We were seate
y by a Coyote reporter aud our partie
IS patton was to such an extent as
II call from him the remark that I'll
y press had done justice to the su
per- The tables were supple
a with everything, from the proverbi
10 "hardtack'' and .beans, = 10 the me
n dainty deserts. all supplied BY 4
10 wives Of the old soldiers.
Of After supper the house was call
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
The consumption of Ayers Pills

The consumption of Ayers Pills
Tar exceeds any precedent. They
5nre constantly winning the conf
Edence Of those who use them. They
cleanse the blood. improve. the appe-
tito, promote digestion, restore
healthy action, and regulate every
function. They are pleasant to take,
gentle in their operation, vet thoro.
ugh, searching, aud powerful in sul-
DUNG disease.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
COLES CARBOLIsALvE

Is the most soothing and healing
external remedy ever discovered.
1t Immediately relieves the pain Of
scalds and burns, and wW cure the
arorst case Without a a 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 known.
Small boxes, % cents; large boxes
rs cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
$50 Reward

! We offer a reward of fifty dollars
10 any person who suffers the tor
lure of a sleepless night after having
one of our woven wire
mattresses. MoRRIs & WALTON.
n Furniture Dealers.
u Elk Point Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

The COURIER received twenty new
subscribers last week which caused
us to send half sheets to some of
our exchanges. Send in your
names and we will, after this, strike
off enough to supply the demand.
The COURIER is, with the exception
of two, the Oldest paper in the terri
tory. and will give each subscriber
his MONEYS worth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

A Danger SIGNAL.-Nature warns
US of approaching dangers in many
WAYS, but none more sure OF unmis-
taxable than horseness in q child.
Every mother must know that Group
with all its terrors is sure to follow
uunless prompt measures are used
to avert the disease. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has never yet failed.
Hundreds Of children have been
saved by its timely use. Sold by
all druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

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.
RoSNE & VALE, can show you as
fine a stock of goods as any house
in town.
Do not fail to look over the elegant
stock of Goods at Beggs'. His prices
are the lowest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
Fair and Basket Festival.

The ladies of the Baptist Society
will hold a fair and basket festival
in LaBelle's hall, Tuesday evening,
FEB. & There will be a concert en-
tertainment, fish pond, table Of fam
cy articles and basket supper.
There are three quilts to be voted
to the most popular young lady and
gentleman in Elk Point. Also the
carpet aud mating of the Elk Point
Baptist church will be sold at auc-
ton, in order to purchase a new one
for said church. All are invited, as
a good time is expected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Ayers Pills are the best of all pur-
gatives for family use. They are
pleasant, safe and sure, and excel
all other Pills in healing aud cura-
tive qualities.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

A team belonging to John Tracy
left it's designated position in front
Of Hoffman's store on Monday, ran
around four blocks and were
brought up back Of Jack Coverdale's
shop without doing any injury.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Do not fail to look over the Stock
of mems and Boys Clothing at
C. w. Beggs'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

VIM. Slaughter, the boss butter
man Of the west, and an old citizen
of Elk Point, arrived in town last
Saturday, His many old friends
are glad to see Billy on the streets
again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

The superintendent Of TIE c. M.
e st. p. r.. r. passed along this line
of the road to Yankton by" special
train on Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
storage for train.

Farmers wishing to haul off their
grain before 'spring mud" makes
the roads impossible, can obtain
storage with insurance. at my ele-
Sator on reasonable terms. Capaci-
ty, 10000 bushels.
M. w. SHEAFE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Mr.. Robt. McLannihah Of Storm
Lake Iowa has been in town and
vicinity for a few days looking after
"a fine farm he has in the northern
part ofthe county.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Some of the finest Walnut Bed
eteads eyer brought to this market
are now on exhibition at the Furni-
ture Rooms of Morris <. Walton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

T.. n. Grill has bought the stock of
goods owned by Mr.. Trindle, of
'Westfield, and will move them to
RichlanG. This leaves WestGeld
without a store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

PANIc.lias struck c. w. Beggs store,
il you don't believe it look at the pri-
ces he is making.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Jas. Flannery, JAS. McGonnagle
and wives, spent last Sunday in JEFF
ferson.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
Zinc MiddiiAgs.

| have five tons of fine middlings,
or coar rise flour for sale, at Sl.25 per
100 lbs. Come quickly if you want
any. M. w. SHEAFE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Messrs. Huse, Hoskins, jones and
Mum, of Ponca, paid Elk Point
visit on Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
We acknowledge the call of tire,

We acknowledge the call of three
Jolly Huronites to-day who were on
their way from Yankton to their
home. Mr.. A. Davis, editor of the
Huron Huronite, Mr.. J. H. Alexander
! X register of deeds and Mr.. +. +.
Stevens a Huron banker. They are
three hale fellows well met; but want
the capital moved to Huron.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, Fe-
yer sores, letter, chapped hands,
chilblains, corns, and all skin erup-
tons, and positively cures piles. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect sstisfac-
ton Or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by w. T..
Wolfgang.
Insurance against fire, tightening,
tornadoes and cyclones is written in
solid Companies by
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

We noticed Rev. Hines and lady
out enjoying the splendid sleighing
ON Friday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Mrs. OF. Walters has been visiting
friends at Vernillion for the last two
weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Mr.. Thos. Armstrong has return
ed to his home from P~lattsyille New
York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

In our letter from the Capital last
week our type made us say "a cut
ling and slashing of committees"
while the copy gave it cutting and
slashing of ~oounaies;;' a bad blunder
that we hasten to correct.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Eight couples of Elk Points
youngsters sleighed over to Ponca
on Saturday night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

We are glad to see Yves Halter
out again after a..ser!ous illness OF
about two weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Two fine COWS were killed by the
cars at jefferson on Saturday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

q Miss. Marie Wilson the very pop
ALTAR elocutionist of Grand Rapids
will probably give a reading in Elk
Point ON Saturday evening under
the auspices of the Reading Room
Proper notice will be given when
The matter is determined.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

UNSALTED BUTTER.
Bring in your butter unsalted.
We can pay a better price for un.
sailed butter than when sailed.
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

We noticed Father Brogan on our
streets last Saturday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

Wesley Mcneil upon going to his
stable yesterday morning, found one
of his fine horses dead in his stall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31

DIR. Mead and Mr.. Murray paid
Ponca a visit on Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
Going To his Grave.

There he goes again direct to a sa-
loon and pours down another heavy
draught of strong drink, not SO much
because his appetite demands it, but
for the artificial buoyancy it produ-
ccs-the 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,-the best
and purest of all medicines;-Elec-
trio Bitters. Sold by w. f. Wolf
gang at 80 cents.
HANCE MuRPHEY's Rathbone &
Sard Acorn Stoves are going out
rapidly. Every body that buys
them say they are the best in the
market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
7. q. Of O. F.,
Post once Regulations.

Office open from 7 A. NJ. to8 Pm.
Mail closes at 400
1910 A. NJ.
Money Orders from 8 A. NJ. to6P.M NJ.
JAS. +. BLAIR,
Postmaster.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
Elk Point, Oak, Jan, II, 1888.

Mr.. Victor of Yakahoma, Japan,
a monk of the Order of Lazzariests
is the guest of Father O'Rielly,
stopping on his way to Fort Yates
where he is going as a missionary to
the Indians. This young man evil
IDENTITY intelligent is said to speak
several languages among which
unfortunately for him at present.
English does not have a place. All
his conversation with the people
here has to be carried on in Latin.
His features and bearing are those
of an European. He wears the
garb of his order on the street
which are extremely odd though
neat and presentahie.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
FOR SALE.

| have for sale cheap for cash:
16 choice mich COWS.
5 work horses.
2 colts.
A lot of yearling steers and heif-
ers.
II head of last springs calves.
40 or so shoats.
blooded yearling bull.
C%ultivators, plows, mower, har-
rows, horse-rake, and all kinds of
farming implements.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
You find Bed Rock prices at Beggs'
Lowest rates on insurance given oy
c.. III. WalwoIth.
The UNION COUNTY BANK has
special advantages for loaning mon
ey on improved farms.

Wolfgang has received a fine lot
of musical instruments.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-01-31
FOis SALE.

FUN SAbIaSs
/ have for sale the admirable city
property known as the Northup
Block. Any one wishing to secure
property that will make them from
fifteen to twenty per cent. on money
invested, will do well to purchase
the Northup Block.
Ira L. NICHOLS,
Real Estate Agent.
A very fine line Of Clothing and
Boots and Shoes at Rome & Wales.
Will be sold at he slarese prices
Just opened the best selected, mob
best, and most Stylish lot Of cloth.
ing cver shown in Elk Point at,
FREEMAN Bios.
The Springfield Fire and insarsnes 60
The fhnuix Insurance %.
The American insurance Go.
The 81. Paul Hire anA Marine taa. o.
The rirs XssociAtioa Il Philadelphia.
Take your choice ii the abov'
han1ed time-tried companies, I'LL &c
presented in Elk Point NJ g 4
Walworti,.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-25
H0H NED AND TINA WENT CHRIST.
MAS SHOPPING. e.

Snow, Tina. have 70 take an early
train 10 Southdown this morning; Aunt
Katie Il very sick and gratims has sent
for me. said Mrs. EArIs 20 Der little
daughter one morning N becember.
some years ago. H
"Oh. mamma. that u TOO bad. You
know you promised 70 take me shop
ping with YOU" said Tina. bursting into
q Hood of tears.
.-But you would not want me TO let
dear grandma and auntie suffer for the
sake OF giving you pleasure. said Mrs.
Earle, drawing Tina to her side.
Moo" said Tina. rather doubtfully;
''but what shall do all alone this long
dayf' rs fH
"You may run ovor and ask Ned 70
spend the day with you. viii tell
Maggie To make a moe queens pud-
ding. with frosting and sauce. and you
and Ned can dino in stnte"S
'.Oh, that viii be nice; will be the
mamma and Ned tho papa and we viii
put the dollies In some OF the other
chairs. You may come. too. Snip" she
said 10 the Skye-terrier. which had been
looking into her face most sympa-
thetically. for be shared all her griefs
and Joys ~ " ~ ~ slfTl "
''Oh. goodiel goodiel won't we have
a grand time. sang Tina. whirling
around. while Snip barked as loud IS he
could.
well. only be a good girl and mind
Maggie" said Mrs Earle hurying OF
TO get ready.
Eyes. mamma. Will come. Snip.
lot us 90 over and ask Ned
Tina, with Snip at her heels, was soon
flying across the street. Ned saw her
from an upper window and rushed down
10 OPEN the door.
30. Ned" began Tina before she
was inside the door. s'you are to spend
the day with me, and We are 70 have
Queens pudding for dinner. and eat II
I'm alone in the dining room. instead of
In the kitchen with Maggie. Won
that be elegant gaspod Tina quite
out OF breath.
..0h, il win be perfectly magnin-
cent" answered Ned. who was one year
Younger than Tina who had just
PASSED her sixth birthday. Praneing up
aad down the hall. Ned gave vent TO his
feelings OF delight
..Rnn up stairs and ask your mamma
n Won can ONE said Tina.
,.Oh, she has been away for two
GAYS, but | will ask Susan she wiz oe
glad 'nuif 10 let me 90. she says bower
her 20.