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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
SPHINX ITEMS.

SPHINX, OAK, March 31st, 1885.
We have some signs OF spring.
The sick are all on the gain.
Hazenville creamery is turning
out gilt edged butter.
A large congregation out to the
new church Sunday.
j. Buan and S. Siverson have sold
their farms and will go west this
spring.
S. Horton is building a dam
across the Brule creek and will put
in a feed grinder.
The farmers will SOW small patch
es Of wheat this spring, for home
consumption.
F. Bridge went to Vermillion yes
terday after cans. He will skim for
MI. Smith.
Smith, the Vermillion creamery
man, was over looking out routes.
He intends to ship cream from Ak
ron and Elk Point by rail. He says
he was informed that the Elk Point
creamery would not resume bust
ness this season.
Quite a number of farmers we're
intending TO SOW fax this spring,
and q gentleman at Akron was in
tending to furnish seed. but he wan
ted all the crop and a chattel mort
gage TO make up the deficiency, and
we concluded to plant corn; we are
getting civilized.
George Davis, living near Pleas
ant Hill started last Friday with q
mule and & horse and bought .
swine and drove home, hitched his
team to the wire fence and proceed
ed to unload his property. The pig
started his tune on the key Of r, 5
sharpe. The team jumped and tax
ing the fence with them, they naade
q turn or two, breaking their halters
and throwing of the wagon box,
and rs Ole says, the hind wagon
came loose and the team started out
with the front wagon for Battls
creek. Az they came near the crock
they made 1 turn az The bridA.
Af4r crossing il They made N
Wadss barn. IA thsy Were
sss @ss 4.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
ANALYzlNG THE BAKING POWDERS.

"RoYAL" THE ONLY ABSOLUTELY
PURE BAKING POWDER MADE.-AC-
TIoN OF THE NEW YORK STATE
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Under the direction of the New
York State Board of Health, eighty
four different kinds of baking pow
ders, embracing all the brands that
could be found for sale in the state,
we're submitted to examination
and analysis by Prof. G. F. Chand-
Ter, a member of the state board,
and president of the New York city
board Of health, assisted by EDWARD
G.. LOVE, the well-known late Unit
ted States Government chemist.
The official report shows that a
large number Of the powders exam
ined were found to contain alum or
lime; many Of them to such an ex-
tent as to render them seriously
Objectionable for use in the prepare
ton Of human food.
Alum was found in t~wenty-nine
samples. This drug is employed
in baking powders to cheaper their
cost. The presence of liue is at
tributed TO the impure cream Of
tartar OF commerce used in their
manufacture. Such cream Of tartar
was also analysed and found to con.
tain lime and other impurities, IN
some samples to the extent Of so
per cent Of their entire weight.
All the baking powders Of the
market, with the single exception 81
"Royal" (not including the alum
and phosphate powders, which were
long since discarded as unsafe o.
inefficient by prudent housekeepers'
arc made from the impure cream d
tartar of commerce, and consequent
Ii contain lime 10 . corresponding
extent.
I1ls only baking powder VA
6ifo ~ chemical Analysts b i.
so ftosn Nm ma 40
q c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

"The old Continental Insurance
Company, Of New York, with total
assets of nearly Five Million dollars,
has decided to accept risks for hail
insurance the coming season, in Da-
kota. MI. M. L. Strong, of Huron,
has been appointed special agent
for the hail department, and appli-
cations for agency should be ad-
dressed to him there"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
Estray Notice.

Strayed onto my premises, IA
miles north of Elk Point, in Sphinx
township, on March 30, 1885, one
red COW, with white face, 8 years
old, n red COW 6 years old, one
black and red brindle COW 5 years
old, n red and white spotted COW
3 years old, and two steers, one red,
and one led and white each 3 years
old. The owner is requested to
prove property, pay charges and
take them away.
LEWIS GoODRoAD, SR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
The Stickney Case.

The case of Union county ersus
Geo. Stickney ct al, being the ac-
ton brought against Stickney and
his bondsmen for the county funds
unaccounted for by him, came up
before Judge Palmer at Parker last
Friday On an order requiring the
defendants to show cause why their
answers should not be stricken out
as sham, evasive and frivolous.
The county was represented by
Alex. Hughes, and the defendants
by Jno. L. jolly and A. ,. Keller.
The Judge made an order striking
out the answers, and the amended
answers Of the defendants, as sham,
and giving them thirty days, in
which to serve amended answers.
He also made an order restraining
the defendants, their attorneys or
agents under penalty OF the law,
from disposing in any way Of any Of
the property, real or personal, cfthe
defendants, except to sell personal
property necessary for the support
their families.
The sensible thing for the bonds
men to do and the cheapest for
them 10 the end. it seems to us
would be to make Stickney disgorge
as far as possible and then make ur
the deficiency between them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

head, and the mule stood on his
head less than Ave minutes and
kicked, and when he came down he
went up to a load of hay and CON-
menced to eat, and he looked as in
nocent as Stickney did when he
swore he never was county treasurer
and did not pocket the county's
money. As luck would have, but
little damage was done, considering
the chance they had. F. w. X.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
WALL pAPERl WALL PAPER.

The finest and best line Of wall
papers ever brought to this city will
be found at the post-office drug
store. Everybody is cordially invi-
ted in to inspect the same. You
will say money and get a first-class
and stylish article by buying of me.
JAS. L. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

GLOW are we ever to get through
our spring and summers work?
We are all run down, tired out be-
fore it begins" So say many a
farmers family. We answer, go to
your druggists and pay five dollars
for six bottles of Ayers Sarsaparllla.
this is just the medicine you need,
and will pay compound interest on
the investment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
FORT ABE LINCOLN.

Is situated about five miles south
west Of bismarck, and is surround
ed by hills on the west, south and
east, the river running by a1 the
north. We visited this historic post
recently and were much surprised
to find it such a shabby looking
place. The buildings erected in
1868 were located on the hills half a
mile west of the present location,
but as all the water had to de drawn
from the river, this position was
abandoned by Custer in 1872 and
the present post built. The officers
quarters consist of six large, story
and a half houses with dormer win
dows, formerly seven, one having
burned,) which stand in q row OH
the south side of the parallelogram.
As we walked through the halls of
the center and larger n Quilt 20
Clusters own liking) a feeling of pro-
found sadness came over us as we
thought of that June morning in 76
when he and his followers bid adieu
to those near and dear, and filed out
over those hills, alas! for the last
time.
The commissary buildings are n
story high and stand OF the east side,
the quartermaster hospital and guard
house buildings on the west, with
the soldiers quarters on the north.
All the buildings are long. narrow,
one story high and very much out
of repair. The garrison consists of
four companies of infantry, two of
the 18th, and two of the 18th, Of
forty-fve men each. When we were
there, twenty-five men, or about one
eighth the command, were in the
guard house and all but one for
drunkenness. Bismarck whiskey
beats them. Ali winter long they
have been housed up in those quar-
tiers with nothing to Go; most a
shocking lie to live as it seems to
us. Half a mile east of the post
buildings, is another cluster of build
ings containing the ordnance de-
partment, presided over by Captain
Rockwell, with several cannon park
ed, and a couple of rooms full of
muskets, rifles, cartridges, shells,
coils Of grape shot, etc. These look
ed like old times. The commander
of the post is Lieut., Col. Townsend,
with Captains Reed, Vanhorn, Rog-
ers and Moss, L%ieutenants Brown,
Sage. Heistand, Chance, Burns, IT.
vine and English with the several
companies, with Lieut.. Roe, in Bis
marck for q. NJ. and DR.. Archibald
post surgeons. Several Of these Of
ficers have served twenty years and
upwards, and they say in the words
of Benny Ravens, promotions
slow"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Prof. G. e. Culver, of the Dakota
University, is in the city attending
the teachers institute, and render
ing valuable assistance in the work
of the institute as one Of the instruc-
tors,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
MILLINERY!

Having moved into the Minis
building, opposite the Post-oifice,
we have now in store the largest
stock of Millinery Goods ever bro't
to Elk Point. We also deal in hair,
etc and everything pertaining to a
first class millinery establishment.
Spring hats, already trimmed, for
S1.OO each.
We will be pleased to meet our
friends and patrons. Respectfully,
SADIE GRoGAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Geo. w. Kingsbury, Esq, Of the
Yankton Press; for "a years a Dako-
TIA editor, was interviewing his many
friends in this city last week.
"King." besides being a brilliant ed
itor, is n of the most genial and
companionable gentlemen i'll Dako-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

G.. II. freeman, Esq, of the firm
of Freeman Bros. this city left for
Chicago yesterday to lay in q new
spring and summer stock Of goods
for their establishment here and at
Richland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

The ladies and children of the
Baptist society Of this city, gave u
very entertaining and enjoyable
Sunday school concert on last Sab
bath evening at their church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
Elk Point rovn Herd.

The undersigned will run a town
herd in this vicinity this season.
Terms, 80 cents per week for cows
taken and delivered at house. Not
delivered, - cents per month. l
shall endeavor to give satisfaction.
J. 4. BALE,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

~ss W0ouO4t1k SSasSSa
We do not not know ofany u
cine that has gained an equal
ularity, in suoh q short Tins, \
instant relief Of Coughs and scv1
Of the lungs. as BEGGss Cll1
CoUGH SYRUP. II il mild md
ant to take aud viii not injuIs
most delicate infant. Sample
ties free ut Jas. E. Blair.
The following will b good n
to many OF our readers: A
nent Kansas physician Topof49
he has cured several Cases NJ
matism, that had resisted all
treatment, by using ChamheE
Pain Balm. It gave almost Inn
late relief and finally affected !
in every case. Sold BY 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

That slight cold you think so lit
tie of may prove the forerunner of a
complaint that may be fatal.
Avoid this result by taking Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, the best of known
remedies for colds, coughs, catarahs,
bronchitis, incipient consumption,
and all other throat and lung dis
eases.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
DANCE.

There will be a dance at Chaplin &
Wales Rink, on Friday evening
April 10th. 1885. All are cordially
invited. Good music in attend
ance, CHAPLIN e VALE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Our annual city election will oc-
cur next Monday, and from present
indications, the two elements,-sa-
loon. and anti-saloon,-will be
.squarely pitted against each other.
The amendment to our city charter.
which was quietly run through at
the close of the late session of the
legislature, and which gives the city
council exclusive control of grant,
ing licenses for the sale of liquors
within the city limits, is a moving
cause of solidifying these two ele-
ments in opposition to each other.
The question is, saloon or no saloon.
and no doubt two tickets will
be in the field. whereby each voter
can express his sentiments on one
side or the other. We hope the
temperance people of the city will
all pull together and gain the day.
II has been pretty fairly demonstra-
ted that our city a live and
prosper without the saloon and let
us hope that we may not be cursed
with them again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

G. W. Beggs, Esq, returned last
Saturday from a "trip to Chicago
purchasing goods for his mammoth
store in this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

We have just received IN elegant
line Of corsets. All kinds and pri-
ces. W. can sell you a genuine
Balls corset for $1.OQ
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Go to s. G. Thornton's and take
home oranges Is for Is cts. He
sells the best fruit in the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

There will be a grand Easter Ball
given at Syndicate Hall, Vermillion,
on Monday evening, April 9Th, So,
for the benefit of the Catholic
church of that city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Ike Kline says the Smith wagon,
sold by H. Murphey, is the finest
running wagon made.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Isaac Montangue, Of Jefferson,
bought two corn plows and a lot Of
wire of II. Murphey Yesterday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
GARDEN SEEDS.

H. L. McNitt & Co. have a full
assortment Of all kinds Of Garden
Seeds, fresh and warranted to be as
good as any in the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

6pkg. Of Arbuckles or McLaugh
Inns XXXX coffee for $1.OO.
Extra large fine Cod fish 8 cts.
per pound.
Extra choice mackerel 10 cts. per
pound.
Herring Jake trout, salmon and all
kinds of other fish.
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Call in and get Beggs' prices on
dry goods before you buy, If you
wish to save money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

We have used Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our 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 cur 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, rs 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 Chamberlain's.-Editor
West Branch, Ia, Record. Sold by
JAS. 4. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

The cook and gasoline stoves, are
going out from Murpheys' store live
ly these days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

When Baby was sick. We gave her CASTORIA
When she was a Child. she cried for CASTORIA
When she became Miss. she chung to CASTORIA
When che bad Children, she gave them CAsT"A
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Spiced, picked pigs feet, warrant
ed to be good, at s. G. Thornton's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Father Collins says, we have q
democratic president and a republi-
can administration. There seems
to be more truth than poetry in this
remark.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

BAD WATER.-It seems that the
water in Elk Point is bad. Pat.
Hand and his neighbor MI. Clifford
came to town on Monday and while
here drank freely of some liquids
which no doubt was water, as there
are no saloons here where any intox-
~icating liquors are sold, but for
some unaccountable reason the
stuff imbibed had the effect as rot
got whiskey, and while returning
home together they got to quarrel.
ing and Pat. knocked Clifford out of
the wagon. In the melee the team
got away and ran into a barbed-wire
fence and one of the horses was kill
led. Clifford came back to town
the same evening and swore out a
warrant againts Pat. for assault, and
on Tuesday morning Sheriff Ryan
went out and corralled Pat. and
brought hun before Justice McMil-
len, when he plead guilty to the
charge and was fined S. and costs.
This bad water business should be
looked into.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Our farmers are now engaged ir
putting in their small grain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
GARDEN SEEDS.

Jas. E.. Blair has now on hand the
finest selection of all kinds Of garden
seeds ever displayed in this city.
Mr.. Blair buys his garden seeds out
right and does not sell on commits.
sion, hence he can sell cheaper than
those who sell on commission
When you want the best garden
seeds at the lomest prices, give him Q
call, at the P. O. drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Fresh oysters, sauer kraut, maple
sugar and sweet apple cider at S. G..
Thornton's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

The North Star Lung & Throat
Balsam is a sure cure for Coughs Il
Colds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Dress flannels, shirtings iannels,
also a very complete line of under
wear. We are going to sell them.
We have a good line Of ~overcoats to
be sold at cost. Also q few ladies
dolmans and cloaks at cost or be-
low. FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

We took a trip to Sioux Falls
last Saturday, and found that city
and booming.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Dried Apricots, prunells, evaporat-
ed peaches. The whitest and finest
evaporated apples in the land. Pru-
mes, c~urrants, blue berries, cabinet
raisens and all other dried fruits.
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
LOOK HERE! AGAIN.
l will sell at a bargain,

l will sell at a bargain,
One market wagon, for one or two
horses;
One "Planet Jr.' cultivator and
horse hoe.
One heavy single harness.
Fifty bushels, early Ohio pota-
toes. These ! guarantee to be pure
seed, and once raised as a field crop.
you will wish no other, either for
the market or the table.
WALTER |. HINES.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

A nice key Of syrup for s1,35
An extra" S1,85
The best 1925
FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

f. F. Peterson, Esq, superintend-
ent Of schools of Clay county, is at
tending the teachers institute in this
city this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

FoUND.-A pair Of spectacles.
Enquire at JOS. Steckman's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Press C Dakotaian. B. r. Briggs,
of Mason City, and Miss Ella Gro
gan, were married at the CONNER
cial hotel, last Sunday evening, by
Rev. Bachelor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
Persons wishing to buy horses or
cows, will find it to their advantage
to 60 to HI. Murphey.

II you want to buy anything, you
want to go to Murphey, as he keeps
everything from . fish, hook to a
thrashing machine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

On account of being crowded for
room to properly show a clothing
stock, we will close out that part at
once. Come in and take it
away, bring corn, wood, butter, eggs,
hogs, and last money, and take the
clothing at cost. This is no funny
business, no mock sale, bat in earn
nest. FREEMAN Bros.
Granulated sugar 13lbs. for S1.00
Coffee A 14lbs.
Coffee G 154lbs.
Brown 164lbs,"
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, 1885-04-01

BIRTHDAY SURpRIsE.-The pupils
of the High school department of
our public school, over which Prof.
|. A. Sabin presides, learning that the
5Oth birthday of their principal &C.
Cured on last Monday gathered at
the residence of Rev. l.. P. Sabin,
where the Professor makes his
home, and greeted him with a
pleasant surprise. The scholars
took Mrs. Rev. Sabin into their Sc
cret and she prepared an elegant
supper, which was one of the pleas
ant features Of the occasion. A
number of fine presents were made
to the Professor, and he and his pu-
pills spent a very pleasant evening
together. Prot. Sabin has the
wonderful and peculiar faculty of
making a staunch friend of every
one of his scholars, and he is below
ed by the entire school. Our CITY
was indeed fortunate when it secur-
Prot. Sabin to take charge of our
public schools, and every effort
should be made to retain him per-
%manently. The school has made
rapid progress while under his di-
r%ection, and is now considered one of
the best schools in the Territory,
and an honor to our city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

NOTICE. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to John Noun
sey will please call on the under
signed and settle, and save costs, and
don't you forget it.
J. KIPLINGER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Next Sunday is Easter Sunday.

Murphey is selling more goods
than all the stores in town
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01
Our Opinion.

After selling numberless prepare
tons, we are convinced that BEGGs'
Or is nnequaled. For
Pain, Cut, Bruise, Rheumatism,
Frost Rites. Chilblains, etc., it is
warrented by me. JAS. Il. BLAIR.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

DR.. Slough, of Ponca, spent the
past week in our city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

See Advertisement of Sioux
Falls Photographic Institute,
in another column.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

Genuine maple sugar, and maple
syrup. The only genuine New
York state roller process bnck wheat
-four ever offered for for sale in
Elk Point. Also the self rising
buckwheat -four. FREEMAN Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-01

H. Murphey, is putting in the
largest stock Of farm Implements,
ever put in Elk Point.