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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

A. Shurtleff, Esq, Of fchland,
one Of the heaviest farmers and most
successful stock raisers in Union
county, paid his annual visit to the
COURIER establishment Monday af-
ternoon, and our books now show
that we owe him the COURIER until
December, 1884.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
PHOTOGRAPHY.

If you want good photographs
call on Levi Wheeler, late photegra-
pher from Il. Buffers gallery at Yer
million, and give him trial. Per-
feet satisfaction guaranteed. Gal
lery oyer Steckman's Dollar Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The Dakota Mills have been lying
idle for the past week undergoing
some repairs and improvements, pre-
paratory for the coming seasons
work. Some new machinery has
been put in and the capacity Of the
mill has been increased fifty per
cent. besides decided increase in
the quality Of -four manufactured.
Mr.. Sheafe is determined to have his
mill second to none in the west, in
the manufacture of good -four.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

David Walters, who lives few
=. 81
miles south Of town, was quite severe
ly hurt last week by being thrown
from moving machine. Under
the Treatment! at DIR. J. G Comfy, he
is improving rapidly, although he
will be laid up for week or two
,,o<
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

H. Murphey has the largest stock
of stoves ever put in Elk Point,
This is why he is selling SO many.
People can get what they want.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hardware merchant Clark, Of
Richland, permitted the rays OF his
happy countenance to shine in upon
us this morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Mr.. Snow, the blind man, expects
to soon discontinue his street stand.
We regret to state that he has not
found the business profitable.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
FRANK M2DAto
SOAP
Ate. w. B9gg;s
Forty Mites.

AWnNJ uhAuG1s
It will pay you to go forty miles
to buy clothing Of Maynard 4 Co,
Elk Point.
Hance Murphey has two car loads
Of the Ratiborn snd Sard stoves
coming from Chicago.
yennOr's Predictions.
Vennor's predictions so far have
been wonderfully correct. He says
1882 will he remembered as a year
OF great mortality. German Hop
Bitters should be used by every bo'iy.
For sale by !. \. Blair, Druggist,
Elk Point, OAK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

So much greater was the attend
ance at the circus than the school
this afternoon as to cause the school
to dirmiss for half q day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

John r. Wood, wife and daughter
have just returned from their sum
mer's visit among relatives in Wyo-
ming territory. Mr. Wood brought
with him some fine specimens OF
wheat. barley AMI potatoes. The
wheat is from volunteer crop which
yielded thirty-two bushels per acre.
The barley and wheat both seem
lighter colored and softer than that
raised here. The potatoes are of
three varieties. clean and smoothe,
and were raised where not drop of
rain fell from before the time they
were planted. Mr.. w. has kindly
left these samples at the COURIER
office and invites everybody To call
and see them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The storm of last Thursday and
Friday was probably the equinoxial
blowout.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Corn is maturing nicely. While
some will be loose ON the cob, the
Union county crop as whole will
be a decided success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Rev. Geo. Oake is q visitor at the
northwest Iowa conference Of Meth
odist ministers, now in session.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hance Murphey is beginning to
load this early four to five stoves per
day. Hance sold over 125 of these
stoves last winter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
DENTISTRY,

DR.. Bedford, Of Sioux City, win
be at the Merchants Hotel, Elk
Point, from Oct. 9TH to the 9th, 1883.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Some say the circus was very good
while others pronounce it very bad.
Perhaps both are incorrect versions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Freeman Bros. is the place TO 50
for q fine boot on shoe, where you
c,,n find all the best makes hi the
country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Through the land agency Of Suit
cr a. Gordon, 3 B. Wilson has leas-
cd the old Maynard farm, west Of
town, and is now moving his family
thereon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Frosty nights and beautiful days
remind us that Indian summer is at
hand. Prepare for squaw winter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Johnny Ellis has built a new
barn on the Steckman lots, south
side Washington street.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

T:g,aak siadal's Soap, Dothin's &c
lectic zap, BeacA's Cocoa castils
Soap, whsA suds In hard water,
and y.rk's whse Russian Soap. al
at Freeman Sos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Billy Vinson, our bee man, took
first premium at the Sioux Falls
exposition for Dakota made honey.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hance Murphey has INDUCED in
the luxury of new sidewalk in
front of his residence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The crop of potatoes in this sec
ton is the finest we have ever seen
raised here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Yankee Robinson's show failed to
naterialize to-day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Our cracker trade Is immense.
We buy the beet gno.is and sell 20
many that we have no old stale
crackers. FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

G. w. BsEgs has now opened the
most complete stick Of bsnts 4
shoes u he found in southern DAk.
Look theuu over.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

A young lady had fit in the side
show this afternoon. She is subject
TO fits under undue excitement, and
we suppose tho wonders exhibited
overcame her.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Murphey has one cane mill left
vet which he will sell cheap.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

E. G. Suffer, who came in Satur-
day night from a weeks trip in I'm
ion and Clay counties, reports that
d. N. Abbott and Fl. Gibson. near
Sunnyside, are making sorghum at
the rate OF about fifty gallons per
day. They use hay and cane stalks
o. burn a. substitute for wood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hon. &. w. Miller and family 10
turned last week from Douglas coun.
~, where they have been rusticatine
on claim the past.summer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

A new roof is to be placed upon
the butter house.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

It generally safe to patronize the
men who advertise.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

A new landlord put in an appear
ance at the Merchants, yesterday.
LATER: It is understood that Jim
does net retire, but takes in his
young con as junior partner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

As is usual on circus days, our
town is filed to-day with fakirs and
gamblers, and their general appear
ance and associations led the peo-
pie to believe that they were connec-
ted with, and part of the show IL
self. As usual when any fraud
comes to town, quite a number Of
the people were taken in, allowing
the blacklegs to carry away consid-
cradle money that should have res
NAMED in their (people's) pockets.
However the foolkiller must neces-
sarily appear once in a while, or
those who participate in such char
ces would never know but that they
are as smart IA the man who invent
ed the game, and can safely buck
the tiger. Let us content ourselves
with hoping that everybody will get
their satisfaction of such things.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

c. W. Beggs has just received an
entire new stick Of clothing for men
and boys which we are determined
70 sell at prices that will suit all.
For the Bradley & Metcalf custom,
handmade boots and shoes. The
best in the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Slaughter, who
have been at Rochelle, Ills, for the
past two months, returned to Elk
Point last week, expecting to remain
here. Billy says he is glad to get
back, though he had a pleasant visit
at his old home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Johnny Steckman is building an
addition to his barber shop. John.
ny is a first-class workman and. q
.irst-class boy, and we are glad to
see him prosper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

G. w. Beggs has at last succeeded
in getting lew barrels d Genuine
cider vinegar from Ohio which will
be sold at the same price az ordin-
AIRY factory vinegar
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Quite number Of our people will
attend the Sioux City fair this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
CLOSING our SALE.

G. w. Beggs will close out his
entire stock Of spring & summer
dress goods. consisting of Lawns,
buntings, precales, silks. swiss &
dotted null. main sock, carleton &c.
Also 100 pieces dress goods, in
GLIDING, plain goods in oil shades,
stripes, plaids, checks, from 10 to
Is cts. per. yard. All going =.
actual cost. Also my entire line of
gloves &snlitts, laces, ribbons, ladies'
ties, collars, cuffs. until Sept. / will
be sold at cost. G. w. BEGGs,
Main ST. Elk Point.
We have the sole and exclusive
sale ihlsik Point,
For the Fargo. child,s shoes;
F.lf..he celebrated: make Of Lilly.
Bracket &, Co.'S ,nseas fine shoes, all
widths and sssles;
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hance Mnrphey has the largest
stock Of agricultural implements
and general hardware in southern
Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Backlen's Arnlca salve.

The greatest medicinal wonder in
the world. Warranted ID spee,iily
cure burns, bruises, cuts ulcers. salt
rheum, fever sores, cancer, piles
chilblains, cOrns, tetter, chapped
hands, and al skin ernptioi,s.
guaranteed 70 cure inevery instances
Or money refunded. Price q CENTS
pr bcx. For sale by w. r. Wolf
gang.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The Rathborn, Sard, Acorn and
Burlett Smith stoves are taking tie
lead. Sold bv Fl. Murphey.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Mrs. D. W Myers, the primary
teacher, has been quite i'll for the
past week. Her place was supplied
few days by Miss VERNE Fauss,
but is now in charge Of Miss Maggie
Bucher of the Richland school. We
are glad to state that Mrs. Myers ia
improving.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Nels Hanson, in the employ of a
farmer about two miles south OF
Beresford. attempted to peisSrm a
difficult surgical operation uipn
himself last Thursday night. He
claimed that the offensive member
OF his body had caused him pain,
SO he concluded to remove il. He
performed half Of the unnatural op-
Grafton, then seemed to await the re-
suit Of that before finishing his un-
dertaking. Doctors were called, and
ut last accounts the new surgeon was
doing well.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Local Matters.

Ask Freeman Bros. who Lippitt,
Leak & Co. are.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Important Notice 10 Tax


Whereas the County Commiss-
toner's of Union County Dakota
Tef story, have notified the Treasur-
III ofp % county that unless all de-
linquens personal taxes are collected
the amoun. of such tases will be
charged to him, and whereas said
comiss"ners are hy law required to
take SUBTRACTION, therefore notice
is hereby givea t, all persans within
said county, Wa owe 'ieitnquent
personal taxes to as',prce pay The
same, or the samewill be- <yllacted by
distraint and sale Of persom prop
erty as provided by law on sssnd
after Sept. 25tn 1883. by deputy
who will collect said tax
Gro. STIcKNEy Co. Treas.
Elk Point Dakota Sept.7th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Don't you feel like hating your
self for going to the circus?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The farm loans made by Tho
Union County Bank are at moderate
rates Of interest aud on easy terms
Of payment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Maynard & Co. sells hats & caps.
Maynard & CO. sells boots shoes.
Maynard & Go. sells trunks aud
sachels.
Maynard & Co. sells gents under
wear.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Boots & Shoes.

Our fall stock is now
complete. Oh 9 aper
than ever before Off
cred. Don't buy till
you have priced our
store.
Freeman Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Mrs. Baxter, the renowned tenn
perance lecturer, who was to have
lectured in the M. E. Church last
evening, could not reach Elk Point
in time to fulfill her engagement,
but will appear next Tuesday even
ing, Oct. End, without fail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

FRESHMAN Bios.
Briggs keeps the hest and cheapest
goods, both IN his furniture and un-
tlertaking departments 70 be found
ii tile city. Call aud aee him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

]. F. Cummins, Esq, leaves this
week for trip up into Brown coun-
ty. His brother-in-law, j. c. West,
Of Lowell, Michigan, wrote him from
that county to come up at once,
bringing his best dog and gun and
Jake cannot resist such an invitation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Willie Freeman received q badly
sprained knee on the school house
grounds Monday, and he will be
laid up in the house for : few days.
A playmate showed him over against
the fence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

The Anglo-American Circus, one
Of the biggest Railroad Shove now
travelling, will be in Elk Point. Fri
day Oct. 9Th.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Tuesdays Journal makes special
mention Of the Union county exhib-
it of agricultural products which is
on the fair grounds in Sioux City in
charge Of l N. Flanagan, and calls
it Showing worthy of old Union. +"
The sspples embrace only fair
specimen. Of the products of this en-
tire county,Sas we stand ready to
demonstrate e,every man seeking a
fruitful country for home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Convention.

The call made by the chairman oil
district committee on temperance
met at NJ. E. church, Elk Point, IL
a. IN. Sept. Oath, and organized by
electing r. H. Dolliver chairman and
Geo. Oake secretary, and proceeded
70 elect the following as a county
central executive committee for the
perfecting Of plans and methods to
thoroughly organize each sub-district
into club or body for work at the
coming election: w. H. III. Fate,
chairman; A. o. Ringsrud, E. G..
Ericsson and the pastor of the NJ. E.
church; also ordering said committee
to cooperate with the mass conven-
ton for Oct 81 in appointing dele
gates to the delegate convention to
be held at Huron, Oct. 10. Read
this and preserve this paper. SEC.
Many Of our farmers are gathering
and hanging up their seed corn, and
just here it may not be amiss to add
that now is the appointed time for
this work. Better safe than sorry
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
BlO0d Electromagnetic Alarm.
lng Discovery.

Half the people are suffering and
many die from this fatal complaint.
Diseases of the kidneys and liver are
the principle causes. As cure We
can only recommend German Hop
Bitters. --Jo,tr1aal Of Health.
For sale by Jas. E. Blair, druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26
Freeman Bros.

Maynard & Co. have just received
large stock Of clothing and arspre-
pared to sell at prices that will COM
pete with any establishment in the
west. We have bought direct from
the manufacturers, and have paid
cash and taken all discounts, and
we will give way down prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Hod Brsoe has purchased the
property opposite Tom Wilson's res
idcnce on Washington street, from
y. II Pettis. and Is building an adj
.lition and fixing il up far i winters
\ i,asaitsssll III,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1883-09-26

Freeman Bros. have a few sum-
mer goods left which will be sold at
reduced prices to make room for fall
goods.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1883-04-11
The Cashier Ahead.

A new bank which hid been estah-
lished in atown IN Indiana had engaged
the services of watchman who came
recomm nded. but who did not seem
over-experienced- The President there
fore sent or him to post him up bit,
and began:
". "a es. this is your first job of thi,
kind. isn't itg'
"Yes, sr."
Your hrst duty must be to exercise
vigilance
Yes, sir,"
"Be careful how strangers approach
you"
"I will sir.'
mo stranger must be permitted to
enter he bank at night under any pre-
text whatever"
"No. sr."
"And our cashier he is a good man.
honest, reliable. and thorough y tru-t-
worthy, twIli be your duty to keep
an eve ON him.
..But il viii be hard to watch two
men and the bank at the same time.
sIr." ~l4 ~
1.-TWO men-how - '-----
v ny. sir. il was only yesterday that
the cashier called me in for a talk. and
he said ysu were the squarest man il
Indiana. but that it would be ust q
well to keep both eyes on y u, an lie
the Directors know If you hung aroun'
after hoursr Wall S,'eet NelcS.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1883-04-11
Mr.. jones' Beefsteak.

"Jeptha," said Mrs Jones one day
last week. al wish you would get
porter house beef steak for break asst to
morrow"
Mr.. ones jaw droppel and he sal
and stared at his wife without speak ug
at last he inquired els the Governor
of the State going to breakfast with US
Mariap'
Why. no; 1 Isuppose we want some
thing to eat once in awh lie if we DOM
happen to have company" sal Mrs.
Jones.
"But good heavens. Mar;al have vor
counted the cost? I am rot a million
aire and we haven't had another ortunt
left to us How much porter no sc
steak do ou s ppose it will take to &C
round in this fami yP'
Abo 1t nine pounds II it was round
steak, or chuck steak. two pounds would
do, because we coul int eat it, but every
bite of tenderloin will be eaten Yes ~
said Mrs. j. smack ing her lips, ''every
bite"
Jones went down town like one in q
dream He ha.eI to refuse Maria an6
he hated to spend so much money. How
ever. he decided that the thing m st bt
done. 20 he drew iarge sum from the
bank and went to his butcher.
.Nine pounds efportef house steak. ''
be said feeling good deal as mar
does when be dictates his lastwill an,
testament
Very good, SIR" said the man o,
meats, rubbing his hands softly. AIRY,
cut q choice porter-house from Lad
Venus. Thank you. sirl hauythin
morePr
%Anyshing morer, Why, when thai
steak was trimmed Jones could have
carried the whole lot home in his vesi
pocket his mouth fair " watered wher
he saw bits OF white fat. crumbs of bont
and large fragments of red meat lopped
OF, after it was weighed, but he countec
ont the money, paid for if. and tried tc
look happy.
The next morning came; thev had al
seen the steak the night before, anC
Bridget had de Jared &c would be "s
trate to brile it." and now they were al
seated around the table waiting fol
Bridget to bring it in.
1 /" Now children said Mr.. Jones
sharpening the carving kni e, "don'r
you ask for second piece of that steak
m nd now.
Willie muttered something about be
ing than lfnl II he got rst piece. am
Mrs. Jones was saying she wondere,
why they didn't raise beef with more
I porter-hou>e meat when Bridget opened
the door and intruded ghastly face.
"Howly Moses" sa she. .where'
the matef''E AFEEss-
/ Jones turned death'y pale. and ex
claimed: 81 am rui ed manr' Mrs
Jones rushed into the kitchen followed
/ v the rest of the family
There was the clean white meat
board, the hot Goa aud the broiler, bu
meat; they were still staring at eacl
other when the milkman stepped in tLt
open door
"Isit your meatyou re docking ter .
he asked pouring out the reg lar quart
, ats about out to Hamtramck now, 10
/ met big Hack dog tearing out of th'
yard with beefsteak in his mouth
The family led mourn ullv back Il
the dining-room. There are tine
when silence is golden-this was one o
them.-Detroit Post and Iribnle.