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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
SPHINX ITEMS

SplNK, OAK, Feb. 10th, 1885.
Our snow storm on Sunday i'm.
proved the s~leighing.
Monday cold as blazes.
Mr.. Moles, Mrs. Hazen and Mrs.
Scott are enjoying y visit with their
sister from Jackson county, Iowa,
B. Whitney is down from Doug
las county looking over friends. Mr..
W. speaks very eminently Of that
county as a farming and stock
country.
Rev. Cowles has been holding
meeting at Pleasant Hill. His con-
gregation consists, generally, of s
old bachelors.
j. p. Anderson reports that a few
swine have died. but farm stock are
looking fine up in his locality. Also
that ]. Dillon and A. East have
built fine barns, and the farmers are
generally making improvements and
are happy and contented.
Win some farmer that has made
a success of growing tame grass give
us farmers a general idea how it is
done, to-wi': The kind of seed to
sow, the condition Of the soil and
the time of year to SOW the seed.
An item of this kind in the COURIER
would benefit "a large number Of it's
readers.
We think the present legislature
rather extravaganza. Ifthey contin-
ue for sixty days it will make US
taxpayers grunt.
We farmers are enjoying rest and
the fruits of last seasons toll, with
composure, each under his own vine
and fig tree.
Our opinion of Capt. Duncan is
very pronounced. TO us he is a
revelation Of marked and peculiar
character. In his genius we find
nothing illogical or incompatible,
but effective. To do him justice,
Elk Point should vote him a gold
headed cane. All we can do for
him is to sit down on the gentle
man. F. w. X.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
SaAlrD AMY ksCAGPnsaf.

i MNFrLE N-EL-
The second annual encampmen'
Of the department Of Dakota
Grand Army OF the Republic, viii
convene in the city Of Huron on
Wednesday, the 18th day Of March
and continue in session two days.
The committee of arrangements
of the city Of Huron extends a cor.
dial invitation to all comrades and
ex-soldiers Of the war to visit their
city during the session Of the en-
%campment and TO bring along their
families and friends.
The council of administration will
meet at the parlors Of the Wright
House at 2 o'clock p. M. the 18th
day Of March, for the transaction Of
such business as may properly come
before them.
Assurances have been made by
the different railway companies OPP
Grating lines within the territory
that a reduced rate for transporta-
ton will be granted to all soldiers
and their families who attend the
encampment, and the same will be
publicly announced when arrange
ments are completed.
The proceedings of the encamp-
ment will I've public and free to all
comrades who attend. The presence
Of a number of distinguished ex.
soldiers is expected from abroad and
all old veterans, whether delegates
or not, are cordially invited to come
and participate with us.
The Woman's Relief Corps will
hold their annual cncampment at
the same time and place, and a most
cordial invitation to the loyal wom-
men Of the territory is extended to
come and take part in the proceed
inga Of the convention.
Comrades, this is the second an.
nual encampment ofour department;
during the past year We have in
creased greatly in numbers, and our
representation embraces the whole
territory. Let every post be repre-
sented by the delegates and alter
mates. Invite all the comrades
whether delegates or not, to attend
the complete an harmonious meet
ing, that the bonds of Fraternity,
Charity and Loyalty may be
strengthened, and that by our pres
ence and work, the principles of our
order may be maintained for the
good Of those for which, as an orga-
ganization, we exist.
BY Command Of
THos. s FREE,
Department Commander.
w. s. POTTER,
Assistant Adjutan' General
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
Beggs' prices lead them all. Just
look them over.
SOMETHING NEw.-The skating
Corset. Just out. Come and get
one. To see one, is to buy.
FREEMAN Bros.

There seems to be considerable
excitement throughout the county
over the bill introduced in the Coun-
Gil by Capt. Duncan and passed by
that body, relating to the Elk Point
Township railroad bonds. W. have
not seen a copy of the bill and are
not acquainted with its provisions
only as we have heard them stated
by other parties and from our un-
Outstanding of the matter there is
little cause for this excitement. We
understand that the main features
of the bill is to allow Elk Point
Township to refund these bonds at
a lower rate of interest, and Incl
dentally to re-enact q former law,
or provision imposed by Congress
when it legalized the Bonding act,
that Of diverting part of the tax
paid by railroads to the payment Of
these bonds. Tie idea that seems
to be prevalent and which causes
this excitement, is that the bill pro-
vides for the payment Of the Elk
Point Township bonds by the whole
county. Such a provision would be
manifestly unjust, and if true, would
meet our unqualified condemnation
us it would all honest and fair-mind-
ed men. Elk Point Township voted
the bonds, and if they are to be
paid, Elk Point Township should
pay them. We hope by our next
issue to procure a copy Of the bill
and dissect it, and if there is a
mares nest in it we shall give it a
thorough airing. We hope to find
the bill a fair one, and regret that
its full provisions have not been
made public before.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

The following will be good news
70 many Of our readers: A promi.
nent Kansas physician reports TINT
he has cured several cases Of rhsn-
matism, that had resisted Ill other
treatment, BY using C~hamhoslain's
Pain Balm. II gaye almost imrbSd-
iats relief and finally affacted ! cuse
in svery case. Sold ~ 4. n BtAfn:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

We do not not know ofany medi-
cine that has gained an equal pcpu-
nlarity, in such a short time, for the
instant relief Of Coughs and soreness
Of the lungs. as BEGGs' CHERRY
CoUGH SYRuP. II is mild and pleas.
ant to take and will mol, injure the
most delicate infant. Sample bot
ties free At Jas. Il. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Praf. Shaw. the Bicy 'ist and
skater, who gave an exhibition here
Tart week proved to he the most &C
complished skater that has yet visi.
ed our rink.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

We have used Cham berlain'e
Cough Remedy in II family in
cases of sudden colds and sore
Throat, and find it all that is claim
ed for it. One bottle or less if TAX
en- according to directions, will, we
believe, effect a cure in any ordinary
-case.and' save the expense Of large
doctor bills Especially do we
commend it in families where the
children are threatened with Group,
as it will afford immediate relief,
if taken in time, which can always
be done if the medicine is kept on
hand, as we are convinced it should
be. No household in this variable
climate should be without a reliable
remedy that can be procured at a
moments warning and we know ofno
better than Observation-Disclosures
West Branch, Ia, Record. Sold by
JAS. E. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Mr.. & Mrs. c. w. Beggs, and
their daughter Addie, started Mon
day for a months visit to the big
show at \ W Orleans. We wish
them a safe and pleasant trip.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Monday and Tuesday of this
week were two Of the most disagree
able, blizzardy days # the winter.
Business in tnwn was almost entire
ly suspended.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Mrs. Beggs froze her ears going to
the depot Monday to start for New
Orleans. A sun stroke at the other
end of the line would even the thing
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

On account If being crowded for
room to properly show a clothing
stock, we will close out that part at
once. Come in and take ii
away, bring corn, wood, butter, eggs,
hogs, aud last money. aud take the
clothing at cost. This is no funny
business, no mock sale. bat in earn
nest. FREEMAN BROs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

John F. REID, Esq, returned
Monday evening from a business
trip to Chicago. lie froze the tip
end Of his nose coming up town
from the depot after he arrived here.
Il was fearfnlly cold that evening,
aud no mistake.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Last but very important. Walk
in and settle up. Promises are N.
g.. Banks refused January LIST 1885
to receive them as deposits. It
takes cash hard cash or pliable
grecnbacks to do business,
FREEMAN Bios.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Fine Photographs for 4 week OF
more, az W. have to remain 10 finish
work now on hand Come and see
u. We are bound 70 please.
ATWEiA Il Woop.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Those Blotches, Eruptions Of the
skin, Spring Humors, DC, can be
cured by using Beggs Blood Purifier.
We warrant every buttle sold to
give satisfaction; and furnish FREE
samples to all who desire to try it.
JAS. +. BLAIR
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

WANTED, stuff Of any kind that
We IAN sell. IN exchange for winter
goods ofall kinds. come and get
them cheaper than you ever got
them before. FREEMAN BROs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

D.En-ln Civil Bpra Feb. 1885.
Minnie, infant daughter of Jesse and
Bertha Goodroad, The body was
taken to Pleasant Hill. Sphinx
Township, for burial 10, ia, vicinity
Of which a number OF the relatives
IF the parents live.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Card Photographirg finely finish
Ell, u per doz., BY Atwell \ Wood
for d short time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Progressive euchre has taken hold
OF Yankton, in a violent epidemic
form.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
wANTED..--aRrEH MOOD.

I will pay Cash for GOO cords Of
green Cottonwood, Ash. blackberry
and Elan wood.
NEIL CALLAHAN,
Elk Point, Feb. 4, 1885
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

The North Star Lung & Throat
Balsam is a sure cure for Coughs &
Colds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

The civil SUI, 81 Cha k VS.. Gil
christ, " ich occupied the time of
judge Kiplinger and jury three or
four DAYS last week tern mated in a
draw game. They were both beat.
The jury failed to agree.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
Es&... OF S. 8. Msrrill.

sioux ralls IfeSs.-Ou Telegraph.
&c dispatches announce the death Of
that wonderful specimen Of execu-
tive ability, Gen. S. S. Merrill, who
for twenty years vas the general
manager of the Milwaukee road,
having in fifteen years risen to that
position from section foreman in the
construction of the line. In every
town or the various divisions Of the
road in Dakota and throughout the
northwest the grand old man has
personal friends who will sincerely
mourn his death. Tie st. Paul
Pioneer Press Of Saturday morning
had a lengthy editorial review of
his career, from which we make the
following extract:
"The imminent death Of Sher-
burne S. Merrill will remove the
fremost figure in the northwestern
railroad world. Without being
either a financial or a commercial
politician, Mr.. Merrill has impressed
his vigorous personality more
striking upon the railroad history
OF the last twenty year; has
taken a larger and more
determining part in the develop
ment of the transportation system
OF the northwest than any other
man. His function and his work
were purely executive. All the en-.
orgies of his nature were concentra-
ted upon the achievement of results,
without the restraint imposed by
responsibility for means. He was
absolutely trusted by the financial
control of the Milwaukee road,
which left him entirely unhan,per
ed in the management Of it's affairs,
while it armed him with all the
means abundant capital and sub
stantial credit could command. He
had the powers Of a railroad auto
crat, without the responsibility Of a
railroad wner 1t was a position
offering ideal opportunities for
achieving results, and the results he
achieved justify the almost unparal-
leled confidence reposed in him by
stockholders. He gained tins conf
de,ce by a most absolute. single
minded, self sacrificing loyalty and
devotion to the interests of his road.
and he devoted the autocratic power
it gave him to the service Of the
road, without a thought of personal
advantage or private gain. He lived
only to serve the Milwaukee rail-
road. and he died before his time. a
victim to his devotion and its exac-
tons"
DR.. N. e Wooi, of Sioux CITY,
Iowa, will make his next monthly
visit to Elk Point on the 10Th Of
this month. The Dr.. is at the head
of the Iowa Medical, Sergical, Eye
and Ear Institute, and has the rep
utation Of a most skilful physician
in the treatment Of Chronic diseases
Of all kinds, and our readers who
are suffering with disease should
not hesitate to give him a call. Re-
member the date, Feb. 19.
We haqe only 5 Of those elegant
parlcr lamps left, price s2.75, you
can buy them at sl.75 each-less
than cost. Also a very nice line Of
table glass ware. and english stone
china ware. FREEMAN Bros.
We have just received mn elegant
line Of corsets. All kinds and pri-
ces. W. car sell you a genuine
Balls corset for 81 90
FREEMAN Bios.
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Dress fannels, shirtings fannels,
also a very complete line Of under
wear. We are going to sell them.
We have a good line of ~overcoats 10
be sold ut cost. Also a few ladies'
dolmans and cloaks at cost or be-.
low. FREEMAN Bios.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

For groceries look over the prices
and quality Mt Beggs' before you
buy, and save money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Henry Mitchell has the most ele-
gantly fitted up Office in town.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Chas. Bovee is back to the cd
place in Illinois vis'tn, friends.
He will return home next week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
local Matters.

Vermont maple syrup at G. W.
Beggs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11


n Pic Eo* fsii.tsa ~oeuEa,g.
A couple Of weeks ago Capt. Dun
can sent from Bismarck tht neces
sary papers with a request that a
militia co npany be organized here.
The matter was laced in the hands
Of Mr.. Noel Vasser, who in about n
day and a half secured the sigma
lures of about so men over Is and
under the age of 45 years, will ng
to form such a company. A meet
ing was held in the Court House a
week ago last Saturday and organ
%ization effected by the election of
the following officers:
Captain-NoEL VAssER.
First Lieut.-ALsoN BovEE.
Second Lieut.-M. w SHEAFE.
Captain Vasser served five ear
in the regular army and is proficient
in the tactics and manual Of arms,
and we have no doubt the Dakota
Rifles the name adopted by the
company-will soon become, under
Capt. Vasser's instructions, one Of
the estdrilled companies in Dakota.
As soon as Capt Vasser and Lieu
tenants Bovee and Sheafe receive
their commissions from Gov. Pierce,
other officers will be appointed and
the company fully organized fol
business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

About the first Of next month
quite a number Of Elk Pointers will
take in New Orleans.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
HAS: JERajaEaATE.
l'i4e las OF the Sa.E&a.

There viii tie q Wal1 unrade skate
at Chaplin 4 Wales Rink, Elk Point
IN Monday evening Feb. 23rd. 1885
Prizes, of a ticket for one months
skating will be given the the lady
having the nea,est and handsomes,
costume, and the gentleman having
| Che most coInica} sud deceptive cos
tune. Judges for awarding the
prizes viii be appointed on the
night OF the masquerade. This
viii be he last masquerade skate OF
tl,e season. Price of admission
10 cents, skates % cents. Unn,ask-
ing al half past nine o'clock, after
which general sksfiig
In the proceedings of the Council
at Bismarck, on Monday of this
week, un Ter the head of bills in
PRODUCED" we find the following:
by Duncan-By request, amend
ing the liquor law SO as to grant Ii
censes on petition of five citizens;
licenses expire the first Monday in
January OF each year; allows cities
10 issue license where refused by
county commissioners; license To be
not more than $500 non less than
S50.n
Capt. Duncan's many temperance
friends here are somewhat surprised
thai he would consent To introduce
such a bil! rs this. We would much
rather see all law il relation to the
sale of intoxicaiiny liquors wiped
out entirely than to see such a one
us this appears to be on the face Of
it, become a law. We hope the law
~ it now sta is will remain UNI
changed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11
or oplzioa.

After selling numberless prepare
tons, we are convinced that BEG0s'
TROPICAL on is unequaled. For
Pain. Cut, Bruise, Rheumatism,
Frost Bites, Chilblains. etc, It il
warrented by me JAS. r. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

Granulated sugar 13lls. for sl.OO
Coffee A 14lbs. "
Coffee G 154lle."
Brown 16&lbs. |"
These are prices for cash or
mighty short time. No long time
sales. FREEMAN BRos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

We haqe only 5 Of those elegant
parlcr lamps left, price $2.75, you
can buy them at s1.75 each-less
than cost. Also a very nice line OF
table glass ware. and english stone
china ware. FREEMAN BRos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

6pkg. of Arbuckles Of McLaugh-
Inns NIX coffee fnr 31.00.
Extra large 6ne Cod fish 8 ch.
per pound.
Extra choice sDackercl 10 o.. par
pound.
Herring,lake trout, salmon md al
kinds of other 6sf.
FREsnAx BRos.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-02-11

We have just received an elegant
line Of corsets. All kinds and pri-
ces. We a sell you a genuine
Balls corset for 800
FREEMAN Bios.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-01
Produce Exchange.

This board was dull and inactive, and but
little trading was done this morning, while
the market was dull and dropping with prices
not much changed. The call:
Fancy Vicar pears, boxes or more
s2.75. / to 5 boxes $3 California ounces,
fine quality, boxes or more Sl.75, L to 3
boxes 81.
box $50 5. 50: oranges SIS to So per box.
Grapes-Concords, 10 Id baskets 45D50c;
20 Id baskets 9Oc@SI.25
Bananas-Yellow, per bunch Sl.50W2.50;
red, $1.50W2.50.
Apples continue to improve in quality so
that the stock on the market is very eXcei-
lent. That coming in is largely from Mich
igan and Illinois, Choice winter fruit is
quoted at S250G62.75. This is for the very
best stock. Eating or stand apples, S2. 5O(O
2.75; cooking, $2.25lD2. so.
Cranberries-It is now understood that the
supply of cranberries will be sufficient and
much better than was at first expected.
@7.50 per Dbl.
Cocoanuts-Per hundred $50550.
Poultry-Shippers from the interior to this
market should bear in mind that the season
for shipping live poultry is passed. The
weather is too cold and the animals suffer. At
the same time the weather is sufficiently cold
TO warrant the shipment of dressed poultry in
any amount. The demand for live turkeys is
very light, indeed, and but few are coming
in. They are worth from SC to 10c. Live
chickens, per pair, are from SOC to 45c bv
the pound, sc to Sc. Dressed turkeys 11012c;
chickens, &c to &c.
Game-Wild duck-Teal, S1.@1.25 per doz;
malard, $2@2.25 per doz live, tame duck,
&c h.; brant 25c each; wild geese, 35075c;
pheasants $2(D2 .25.
Cider-Choce Michigan, legal. kegs, $50
3.75per key; choice refined, legal. keg, So
@4 per kegs choice refined, 32-gal. barrel
$5.5O@6.50 per Dbl. Ohio cider, 81 for "a bbls,
81 for full bbls.
Butter-Extra creamery, CSC bid, CSC asked;
extra firsts, 20c bid, 22c asked; fresh made,
sweet dairy, Is to zoe; choice stock, 16 to 1Sc.
Cheese-Fancy, 10c; fine, Sc; fine, partly
SKINNED. 5O6c; Young America, 12c asked.
Eggs-Frm at 1Sc bid.
Vegetables-Onions per Dbl. So to 1926;
parsley 35@40c; parsnips per bu, soc; horse
radish per 10, 4@6c; spinach, per bu, 25c;
cucumbers, 10@12c; pie plant, per ID. 1c; to-
matos, per bu, $1@1.25.
Potatoes-f0c per bu; sweet potatoes, Mus
catines, So to $3.50 per Dbl; Jerseys, $3.50 to
81 per Dbl.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-01
Reviving the Thumb Signature.

San Francisco Chronicle: In medieval
times, when one of the fashionable foIies
was neglect of education, rulers and other
gentlemen, instead Of making their mark
or endeavoring to sign their names, dipped
one of their thumbs in ink, and blotted
their mark on documents in that way. In
some respects it marks the distinction be-
tween two signatures even better than the
writing employed by civilized people, since
the latter may be perfectly initiated, and
the thumb in point cannot be counterfeited.
On account of the difficulties which it
places in the way of deception, it is prob
able that the thumb system will be taken
advantage of by the new custom house off
Gals so as to make it impossible for a return
certificate to be used by any Chinese except
the one to whom it is regularly issued. No
two thumb signatures are alike. Even the
imprint of ones right thumb does not cor
respond with that of the left, and when the
two are had together no Mongol can palm