Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-12-30

S. B. Gilliland of Akron, represen-
ting the Sioux City Nursery Co. was
in our city Monday on business.
Beggs & Ringsrud shipped five
Of nogs from this place yester-
day. They were a fine lot ofporkers.
N. Clark and family of Richland,
over Sunday, visiting with
relatives, the family of Mr.. Lepper
and Hold Brace.
The soldiers in this vicinity are
thoroughly in sympathy with the
establishment of a soldiers home at
Sioux City, Iowa.
MILITARY BALL,-Co."D." d.. N.
G. will give grand ball at the Rink
on New Years night. Col. Sheafe
will be present and inspect the com.
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Ericsson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira L. Nichols and DR.
l.. G. Mead partook Of Christmas
dinner at the ranch Of we editor, or
last Friday.
Christmas came on Friday and nc
Sioux City Journal was issued or
Saturday or Sunday. 1t was liks
pulling teeth to 60 without a Jour
nal two days.
CHRISTMAS DANCE.-The dane,
given at the Rink by the Elk Poin'
Silver Cornet Band on Christina:
night was well attended and all en-
joyed a pleasant evening.
Mr.. James Hutchinson, son-in-lav
of Henry Quick Esq, of this city
left last week for a visit to his broth.
er in Idaho Territory. If he likes
the country there he may send or
for his family next spring.
Mr.. w. Sabin, son of Rev. l.. P
Sabin, with his family moved to
this city to become permanent resi-
dents. Mr.. Sabin has secured {
school in the north part of the conn'
~, and went up Monday to take
charge.
Alison Bovee informs us that he
will at once erect a building 60 X sc
feet near the depotin which to press
and store baled hay. A press oil
twenty tons per day capacity hav-
ing been ordered by telegraph. This
looks like business.
l.. w. Mallory. chief clerk in the
wholesale establishment of Schenk-
burg Il Co., Sioux City spent Christ
mas with his parents in this city,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Mallory. Mrs.
Mallory invited a few young people
Of the city in to eat a Christmas
dinner with her son. Those present
report a magnificent dinner, and a
very pleasant and enjoyable time.
About a month since sheriff Wood
and Uriah Wood ordered very fine
cutters. They have never unlocked
them, and are now looking for sto-
rage. Mike Hoffman and Hance
Murphy made very elaborate dis
plays of bob sleds early in the win
ter. They have all been laid away
until a fall of snow occurs. Call
later for hobs.
Ferd Kroksh and Ed. Clyde, have
purchased one ofSchrefIers self feed
ing Eureka corn shelters manufac-
tured at Joliet Illinois. They she'll
ed $500 bushels for Bassett &
Hunting in two days. They also
shelled upon trial 60 bushels in
twelve minutes. Five horses fur
rished the motive power. 1t is a
nice machine,and does its work well.
SCoopED.-Our polo club went to
Vermillion last night and got scoop
ed in a game with the Vermillion
club by score of 8 to O.. The cap
tain of our club, at the close of the
game challenged the winners to play
a game for $50. a side, they to d-s-
the time, to be played out
side. of the Vermillion Rink. This
shows that our boys have some
sand" left.
DIED, On Saturday, Dec. 26th,
the infant son of Henry and Inez
Mitchell. Just as this little darling
was taking fast hold upon the ahec-
tons of father, mother and grand
parents, it's earthly life was termina-
ted. The family have the sympa-
thy of their many friends in this sad
bereavement. The funeral took
place from the house on Sunday, at
2 p. m. Rev. Sabin officiating.
DIED.-Dec. "a. 1885, at 10 o'clock p. m. Of con
sumption Mrs. Anna NJ. krause, aged SO years
Mrs. krause was the wife of Chas.
Krause, Esq, of Brule tow nship, and
was u most estimable lady, beloved
by all who knew her. She had
many friends in this city who ex-