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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
SPHINX NEWS.
SPHINX, july Sth, 1SS.

SPHINX, july Sth, 1884,
Late cor is looking yellow.
Rain will not save late sown grain
Rye is nearly ready for the sickle,
9S in the shade; good time to kill
weeds.
Potatoes need rain. A short crop
is expected.
NJ. Scott and E. Molcs have COM
menced haying.
Hazcnyille creamery is doing con-
siderable business.
p. w. Merrigan has laid by his
corn; it looks fine.
The Sphinx Herald is full of good
things and well edited.
A majority Of the farmers got
through working their orr by the
4th.
The Sphinx literary society has
clinched another important question,
giving the equal rights with
the men.
T. Goodroad has had three or four
good-sized pigs taken out of the pen.
Uncle John Vasser had better get a
bunk fixed up.
Mrs. Ed Moles had a severe at
tack of rheumatism, so that she has
to be carried from her bed to her
chair. DR.. Comfy was called.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dow, of Ponca, are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Wade.
They intend looking over their old
neighbors before returning home.
Miss Jessie Davis was getting bet
ter from her illness, but was taken
with hemorrhage of the lungs. The
doctor thinks she may get up again.
We are so well pleased with the
national republican ticket that ev-
eryone looks good, even the CoUR-
TER outfit, from the editor down to
the dragon.
Mrs. Iverson, wife of Onion Iver-
son, died after a short illness. She
wasover 20 years old. Rev. Dale
conducted the funeral services at the
new churca on Sunday.
s. Horton has 40 acres of corn
that averages three feet in height,
and has cultivated it five times. He
thinks a farmer gets paid according
to the labor performed.
NJ. Moles, the gentleman who
went southwest, says he would not
give one acre Of his Dakota farm for
any quarter section Of government
land he saw in Holt county, Neb.
Wheat, oats and barley, what was
sown emily, il headed out and prom
ises n good yield, but rain would
not hurt it. There have been streaks
OF rain; one hit Sphinx on the south
east corner. +. w. Il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Parties who were at the circus at
Ponca YESTERDAY, the same n that
is to be here tomorrow, say that it
is infested with q large gang of
thieves and gamblers, and thai it is
a fraud generally. The three-head-
ed woman is a doctored up wax
figure, and you have tolook through
q glass to see it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The season Of cyclones and lorna
does is here and the disaster and de-
struction in other localities should
remind the people in this part Of the
Missouri Valley that we are in daily
danger Of their irresistible power.
Do not neglect it, for a day may
wreck what it has taken years to ac-
cumulate. Policies will be written
for small premiums by
IRA L. NICHOLS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Our Live Druaaist

Jas. Z. Blair is daily having calls
for Beggs' Diarrhea Balsam. In
cases Of collie, cholera, cholera NOR
bus, d~iarrhna, ~dysentery, bloody
aux, inflammation III the bowels,
etc, il will bring immediate relief.
Every bottle sold is positively war
fanted to give satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 35 cents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Now is the time to get your screen
doors at 8 B. Stough's lumber yard.

doors at 8 B. Stough's lumber yard.
Mr.. P. w. Merrigan, Of Sphinx
township, n of the wealthiest and
most substantial farmers of Union
county, was in town n day last
week and in conversation with him,
he said that the tree pest was max
ing sad havoc in a 81 acre grove of
his. He was inclined to think that
they would entirely ruin the trees
before they let up. We are in hopes,
however, that it will not prove SO
bad. The grove is one he has been
c%ultivating and taking great pains
with, some of the trees being over
ten years old. 1t will be a great
loss if the trees are all destroyed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Fire insurance policies on farm
buildings, town property, household
goods, mercantile goods and every
thing insured by old reliable COM
panies will be written by Ira l..
Nichols, who represents five of the
best companies now operating in the
United States. Give him a call and
protect yourselves against loss by
fire.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Rev. l.. Hartsough, presiding
elder Of the NJ. f. church in this
district addressed the Union temper
ance meeting at the M. f. church
last Sunday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Chas. Murtha first money, j. Col
Inns second money, John WEIGH
third money.
PONY RACE.
In the pony rae Eddie Wood, f.
NJ. Taute, Fred Strobel, Mr.. Sol.
ONION, and John Gray, entered
horses. This vas quite a spirited
race and finally resulted in John
Gray's pony taking first money,
Eddie Woods second and Fred
Strobel's third.
TRoTTING RACE.
In the trotting ace there were
horses entered as follows: Chestnut
stallion by c. H. Bovee, gray gel
ding by. J. H. Brace and roam horse
BY W. Comfy. 1t was again claimed
that Brace was running in another
Sioux City horse, and while he was
allowed to go, the judges again refus-
ed to allow him any money. G. H.
Bovee's horse, which is a fine animal,
took first money Conly's second aud
third.
FOOT RACES.
In the foot races Geo. Hamilton
took first money in both 100 yard
and half mile races, and Ellie Bow
der took second in both races. Tom.
WEIGH took third in the half mile
race and al. Case took third in the
100 yard race.
just before the trotting race was
called, quite a lively wind storm
occurred which drove a good many
people off the track into town. 1t
looked pretty wild for a spell, but
the wind finally ceased without do
ing any damage.
ROPE PULL.
AT Z o'clock the rope pull came
off IN Main street, and was witness
ed by al immense crowd. A picked
ten from Civil Bend pulled against
a like number from Elk Point,
and the Elk Pointers came out vic
torious, by pulling the Civil Bend.
ers across the score. A foul was
claimed by the Civil Blenders, charg-
ing that Flanagan had hold
of the rope pull with the Elk Point
crew. Flanagan acknowledged
that he did take the rope and the
judges decided it was a foul and
that it should be pulled over. The
elk Point boys came to the scratch
to pull it over. but the Civil Benders
failed to come to time, and the
money was given to our boys.
If you want a smooth, soft skin,
use James Glycerated Petrolei--it
is a positive cure for chapped hands
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Henry Kiplinger, now on the edi-
torial and mechanical force of the
Scotland Citizen, Old Zeib's paper,
was down and spent the 4th among
his old friends, at Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The call for Beggs' Blood Purifier
is daily increasing. JAS. E. Blair is
furnishing sample bottles free. 1t is
an excellent medicine for the liver,
kidneys and blood. Warranted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
FLOUR and FEED.
Wood for Sale.

The undersigned keeps on hand
a large supply OF both green and
dry cottonwood and elm wood fol
sale in large or small quantities, de.
livered in any part of the city.
+. B. CHAPLIN.
Elk Point April 29th, 1884.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Adolph and T. Montague, ofJeffer-
son, returned last week from a visit
to their old home in Canada. They
say the crops in Canada do not
begin to compare with old Union
County.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
N CARD.

To all who are suffering from The errors and
indiecretions OF youth. nervous weakness. early
decay. loss Of manhood. etc. l Will send ! recipe
tina, will cure you. FREE Of CHARGE. This
great remedy was discovered BY ! missionary
IN South America. Send = SELF addrcssed enseIs
ope to tho REy. JosEfa =. INnAx, Station p.
New York City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Yesterday was the hottest day
known in these parts for many years:
Thermometers around town ranged
all the way from 100 to 1O7 in the
shade.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The parrots and the aligators
have gone to pastures new. But
the coon is still here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Post Office. Elk Point July

Post Office, Elk Point July /, 1884
There is now in this Office a
Registered Letter, addressed to sc.
S. Clark" from the L. S. Land Off
ice at Yankton. Said person will
please call and receive the same.
JAS. L. BLAIR, p. NJ.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

CEDAR PosTs.-Go to s. b.
Stough's lumber yard for cedsr
posts. You will find them in any
quantity from 7 TO Is feet long, at
bed rock prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The lemonade stands did a
thriving business on the a C track
on 4th of July afternoon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Mallory & Crumrine's have Oh
hand q full assortment Of crackers.
Also fresh bread from the Sioux
City steam bakery.

/ am receiving to-day : large in
voice Of Dry Goods, suitable for the
spring and summer trade. These
goods are as fine as there is III the
market and / guarantee prices a.
cheap as any IN town.
A. Il. ROME.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Have you seen those bargains in
dress goods that are offered at
FREEMAN Bros,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Quite a number Of Elk Pointers
are preparing to go to Sioux City
and hear Bob Ingersoll on the 10th.
His subject is Orthodoxy" and
it costs s1.00 to get into the hall to
hear him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Look at those ladies collars & ties
Just received. C.. w. BEGGs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Buntings, Lawns, Percales, Cam
brics, Linens Silks, &c. 1T away
down prices, and nice styles It
FREEMAN bRos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

One of the most disgusting sights
| we have v e Witnessed was about
SIX O'Clock 4th of July evening
when Henry Fleming attempted to
cross the street near the Elk Point
House, and being SO drunk failed,
and fell over into Il mud hole, and
laid there until two men went and
raised him up and took him home.
We pity the man that has become
so besotted with drink, that he will
wallow in the mud in broad day
light in the presence of hundreds of
people. 1t does not seem hardly
possible that a human being can
become so degraded and benumbed
to a ems Of responsibility. If it
was in IL power we would forever
Danish every drop of Intoxicating
liquor from the face of the earth,
and allow no more to be manufact-
ured. But there is a large class Of
respectable people who say we must
not do it. 1t might injure our bus
mess or political prospects, and we
have to submit to these sights.
Speed the day when the scales shall
fall from the eyes of the good people
of this land and they shall awaken
to a realizing II of the accursed
evil of of Intoxicating liquors. The
time is surely coming,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The proof of a good tea is in the
cup, and the proof of the superior
quality Of the teas kept by Freeman
Bros. is in the quantity they sell.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The Elk Point House is receiving
a new shingle roof.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
POST Office Regulations,

Office open from 7 A. NJ. toS Pm,
Mail closes at 4:OO NJ,
lU:IU A.. NJ.
Money Orders from 8 A. NJ. to 6 p. NJ.
JAS. E. BLAIR,
Postmaster.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The Northwest" cigar, the best
in the market, is sold by Michael
Hynes, at Mrs. Bigclow's old stand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
An Editors Trihulei

Theron P. Heater, editor Of III.
Wayne, Ind, Gazette writes: .For
the past FIVE years have always used
DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
coughs Of most severe character, a.
we'll as for those Of . milder tyne.
II never fails 10 effect q speedy cure.
My friends to whomI have recon-
mended il speak Of il ID same high
terms. Having been cured BY It 81
every cough | have had for I've
years, / consider IL the only reliable
and sure cure for coughs, colds, etc.
Call at Jas. =. Blair's drug store and
get a free trial bottle. Large size III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

If you want The finest canned APP
ricots ever cold ia Elk Point, get a
can from FREEMAN BEos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

have a hot bed to sprout sweet
potatoes for my own planting.
I havesome very nice plants to
sell at Scots. per 100; call at
j. 3. BRuBAcHERs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
NOTICE TO

Estate OF James Narrier. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned. the
administrator of the estate Of James Varrier.
deceased. to the creditors of and all persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication of this notice.
to the said administrator, VIM. X. SIade, at his
coin, u. 7.
Dated July 9th, 1854. WM. X. SLADE,
-. .--- AlmiuisfrafOf of the asihIn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Have you seen those nice castors
that are 80 cheap& lice at
FREEMAN Bios.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Stephen A. Hur!tut Post No. &C. A. r.
NEW FEED STORE.
NEIL CALLAHAN.

NEIL CALLAHAN.
Has opened out in kents building, Nam street,
a new feed store, where he vii keep constantly
on hand all kinds of
o and FEED.
Will. also deliver lour in any part of the city
!ree OF charge. Also keep. salt meais and fish.
Have Il feed mill and will grind feed at 5 cents
per bashei. Give me Il call
N. CALLAHAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

The cost of pure baking powder,
made from grape cream tartar and
bi-carb. soda, is about double the
cost of the average brands offered
for sale. DeLand's chemical bak.
ing powder is made only of grape
cream tartar and soda, and instead
of prize packages. and loud adver-
Using, they seek to give the consum-
CIR full value, full weight. Try it
and you will find it true.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Go u Ira L. Nichols for insurance
and take advantage of substantial
and reliable companies. which costs
you 10 more than the weak and ir-
responsible companies that have
nothing but the name.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

If you want a smooth, soft skin,
use James Glycerated Petrolei--it
is a positive cure for chapped hands
lips, or face.
For sale by J. E, Blair, Elk Point
Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
DYSPEPSIA

Can be cured by the use Of Beggs'
Dandelion Bitters. 1t will at once
restore action to the liver and kid
neys and tone up and regulate the
stomach, so that food will be digest
ed. For sale by Jas. Z. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Az heavy = rain storm as We ever
ID Dakota, REQUIRED here last
siiotlt k6ew1xn 8 and 10 O'Clock.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
LIGHTNING FREAKS.
Hard Luck OF Knud Paulson.

On last Tuesday night knud Paul
sou, who lives about six miles north
Of this city in Brule township, had
five nice Ii months old hogs killed
by lightning. They were all lying
together in the morning dead, and
looked as though one stroke had
paralyzed the whole batch. The
next day his son rode a horse up to
the stable of Arvidson during the
storm, and lightning struck the
stable, setting it on fire and shock
ing the boy SO he fell down sense
less, although he recovered in a few
minutes. On Wednesday lightning
visited him again and killed a very
fine heifer. Knud begins to think
it would be a good scheme to cut
himself up into lightning rods, and
speculate and recover some of his
losses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

lSates \ genis under n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

Don't fail to 60 and look at that
beautiful Indus ware at "A. e. Rom
mes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

400 solls 81 VAN papst juat -
oeiysd q II Mclyfsf 4 CCs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

III ' IT Vt
Tho same treatment will relieve almt
auv case OF headache. A mustard pl;
ter should DO moved about v I
, spot to by acted upon, for if left in 0
! place it is liable to blister. A musta
plaster acts as well when a consid'
able distance from the affected pa
An excellent substitute for musta
b plastcrs is wha, is known as ''musta
! leaves" They come u dozen in a b
: and are about four or five INCH
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

---~ ~----
The old friends and comrades Of
Daniel NJ. Dickerson, Esq, of this
county, will be pleased to learn that
he has recently received his pension
certificate from the pension Office
granting him eight dollars per month
for deafness and rheumatism. Mr..
d. in a private note to us says per-
haps there aiesorne people whowould
not rejoice at the payment of these
pensions. He means those that 20
odd years ago got up peace conven-
tons, created riots to resist the draft
and sneaked off to Canada, to avoid
serving their country.
Quite a large party Of Elk Point
ers went Owe to the Sioux near Rich
land fishing on last Wednesday
night, and they report a very pleas
ant, time, Notwithstanding the fact
that fish were scarce. The only UNI
pleasant feature about the affair,
was that upon their return a little
shower Of rain came up and they at
tempted to get into a farmers gran
airy out of the wet, but were met at
the door by a couple Of boys with
shot-guns, and refused Abundance.
The boys guarding the granary were
SO badly scared that it was feared
they might accidentally pull the
trigger, 50 entrance was not further
persisted in.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
NOTICE
REDUCTION
IN
PRICE OF FL0UR@

AT the following places:
HARTER BROS,
+. STROBEL,
IL. FLEMING,
II. H. ROWE,
THOS. KING,
NEIL CALLAHAN.
J. b. BRUBACHER. .
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Wednesday, July 8, 1884.
M. & ST. f. r. r.

/. Q. Of O. F,
ELK POINT LODGE
8&IxEAS No. 4, Meets at their
Hall every Tuesday night. Visiting brethren
are invited
B.F. CRUM, N. q.
j. A. WALLACE, Secretary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09

I have used the North Star Lung
and Throat Balsam for the past two
years, and consider it all infallible
remedy for throat and lung difficult
ties. | have been troubled for sew
eral years with my throat and lungs
and have tried a great many RENE
dies but have never found any
thing equal to the North Star Lung
and Throat Balsam.
G. o. WILLIAMS, Upholsterer:
721 South It'll st. Minneapolis.
For sale by j. E. Blair, Elk Point,
Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
Land Office at Yankion. Dakota.

auue 2ctn. JSS9.
Notice y u hereby given that the following. nam
ed settler has filed no;icc OF his intention 10.
make anal piOlf In support Of his claim, ard
that said prof will be inside before c ERIK dist
riot court Union county. TAX, NJ Elk Point.
pak SEN Monday, Ans. 18th. 1884. viz: William
Rowiey nnder his hid. entry No II ,9o2 for The
* sa34 8 and nk nwS M
lie nsnaes the following wiincsses to prove
his con tipuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz: Axiom Buvee. John Vasser.
Edward G.. Ericson, John Convertible. NIL Of Elk
Point, Oak Il. a. WETrER. Register.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09


M. L. Disbrow, Akron, Iowa, will
sell the Walter 4. Wood Harvester
Il Irvine binder g. feet cut, 10 per
cent lower than any other man can.
He guarantees better work with less
draft and binds the same grain with
one third less Irvine than any other
made. See them and you will
buy. He viii discount prices on
any kind Of implements of any
house in the west. Is turning out
from, three to five mowers and reap
ers a day. See branch house at
Richland, Miles f. Smith, Manager.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1884-07-09
MILE DASH

In the next race, mile dash, Chas.
Murtha, II. J.. Brace, j. Collins and
J.. Welch entered horses. II was
claimed that Braces horse was
owned in Sioux City, and Al
though he was allowed to g md
came il second the Judges decided
not 70 allow him any money and
ttc purses vent TO thc lolloNing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-30
LOCAL BREVITIES

Complaint is again heard of the depreds.
tons that are made on the plants and flowers
! in the cemeteries around this city.
Mr.. ]. S. Beach went to Warrenton on
Saturday and qualified before Judge Keith
as clerk of the Circuit Court for this city.
The Hydraulion engine horses have re-
turned from pasture, where they have been
for some weeks, and those of the Columbia
engine will be sent out in few days.
Seven hundred cords of poplar wood will
be loaded on barges for Philadelphia ut
the Old Foundry wharf to-day. The wood
is used for the purpose of making paper.
A thief got into the Market building last
night by climbing over the fence and break
ing pane of glass, and stole small guam
tity of fruit, etc, from some of the hucksters.
Mrs. Susan Dwyer, widow of the late
Thomas Dryer, and an old and respected
resident OF this city, died at her home, on
Duke street, this morning, after long i'll
hess.
The small pox hospital, located in the
old railroad cut back of st. Mary's Gene
terry, has been taken charge Of by n number
of tramps who occupy it nightly as lodg-
ing house.
Attention is called to the advertisement
Of the change of schedule of the steamer
ASrowsmith. Hereafter the steamer will
make an excursion trip TO Colonial Beach
every Wednesday.
The check and money lost by Mrs. Cor
nelia Dorsey, of Washington, last week was
found by q gentleman of this city and re-
turned to the owner. The check was on
the First National Bank of this city.
At the recent closing exercises of Miss
Bragg's Seminary gold medals were award
cd to Miss Ida Raislcr of Alabama, Miss
Fannie Bugg, of Farmville, Va, and Miss
Lalla Jackson, Of Mecklenburg CO., Va.
The Washington Monument is now 40
feet high. There is one more shift in the
iron work to be made, and it will require
about month to complete the work TO the
height of 500 feet. Tho work of roofing in
will then begin.