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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Stricken WITH PARALYss.--Mr.
Ward Mallory, an old and respected
citizen of this city received stroke
Of paralysis on Monday morning,
effecting his right aide from his feet
to his head which has placed him
in : very critical condition ever
since. He was attending to his
horses in the barn at the time and
was carried into the house and q
physician, DR.. J. G. Comfy, sent for.
A telegram was also sent to his son.
Lem, Of Sioux City, who came up
on the morning train. DR.. Comfy
thinks he may recover al right, but
his case Is quite serious.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
the Public:

To the Public:
Having purchased
the drug and station
cry business of Jas. E.
Blair, / am now n g
|ged in restocking with
fresh drugs and med
icines, and shall en-
deavor to keep every
usually kept in a
first class drug store.
|I shall pay particular
attention to the COM
pounding Of physi-
clans Prescriptions
and family recipes.
Having had much ex-
|perience in this line, I
feel confident I BAR
please you. You will
always find my prices
as low as frst-class
goods can be afforded
for I solicit a share
Of your patronage.
Very Resp'y,
J. s. TALCOTT.
Rust's Block.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
You TAKE NO n

When you buy Chamberlain Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrh9a remedy.
It is positively guaranteed to do all
that is claimed for it. An attack of
bowel complaint and gripping pains
are 90 often sudden and dangerous
that no one car afford to be without
. prompt and certain remedy. Ask
for Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea remedy, manufactured at
Des Moines, Iowa, and be sure you
get it. Three sizes, 25cts., 5Octs.,
and 800 bottles. Sold by Jas. E.
Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

F. NJ. Rust's broom factory starts
up Friday of this week, and will
continue to run a year or two. Mr..
Eli Baldwin, of Sioux City, q prac-
teal, first-class broom-maker, has
been secured by Mr.. Rust, and for
the present he will turn out four OF
five dozen brooms per day. During
the fall and winter the production
will be largely increased, and from
ten to twenty dozen per day will be
turned out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
Money q Abstracts

We are now ready to furnish COM
plete abstract OF title on any and all
lands and town lots in Union coun-
ty Dakota. Also ready to furnish
money on any good security, wheth-
er ckattel or real estate, on the day
you call for it., at rates that are
cheaper than the cheapest. Call or
write and find out yourself.
UNION COUNTY BANK,
Elk Point, Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Harry Young, presidnet Of the
Marshalltown Canning Co., and well
known in Dakota, is in the city to-
day. the guest of Mayor Freeman,
his old partner in business. Mr..
Young says his company will put
out this year over half a million
cans Of corn. The Marshalltown
canned corn is considered the best
in the market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
Never give I'm.

If you are suffering with low and
depressed spirits, loss Of appitite
general debility disordered blf9d,
weak constitution, headache, cr ny
disease of bilious nature, by Ill
mean procure q bottle Of Electric
Bitters. You will be surprised y
see the rapid improvement that will
follow; you will be inspired with
new life: strength and activity will
return: pain and misery will cease:
and henceforth you will rejoice in
in the praise Of Electric Bitters
Sold ct fifty centsa bottle by Jas,
e. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Owing TO the Disappearance Of oil
danger which made the muzzling Of
dogs necessary throughout the coun-
ty, | hereby revoke the order Of the
board of health Of June 18th, 1885,
requiring all dogs TO bs muzzled.
August Bird, 1883.
i. G. MEAD,
Supt. board Of health.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
HIGHLAND RIPPIES.
RIcHLAND AUG. 8, 1885.

~ 4OS0e
Green apples in town.
New wheat at the mill.
L. N. Grill is treating his store to
q bran new coat Of paint.
Mrs. Thomas Fate has not been
enjoying her usual health lately.
Geo. Freeman and wife and John
McGrath and wife were oyer in these
parts Sunday.
Mr.. Ralstein, of.Alcester, Sunday
ed in town and rehearsed politics
and war stories.
Mrs. Thomas c. Watson, an old
resident, now of Smithland, lows. il
visiting friends here. II
Grandmother Rolf is back home
after an extended visit with her
daughter. Mrs. Royalty, of Akron.
Mrs. Johan Clementson is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Julia Flanagan, at
Sioux Falls. Joe dabbles in dough.
(No poetry intended.)
The recent rains were jewels to the
rude SWANS, saying nothing about
those dark, cyclonish clouds that
hung around about us Saturday ey-
ening.
Cora Chamberlain gave a pleasant
party to a number of her young
friends last Saturday afternoon. All
seemed to enjoy the occasion very
much.
John Swoyer was quite sick for a
few days the past week, but DR..
Mead soon brought him back to his
usual activity. Hot weather and its
attendant evils seems to have been
the cause of his illness.
1 understand that Will Sabin, of
Elk Point, is to be employed by the
Dist. board as teacher in our school.
Mr.. Sabin is a hustler in our insti-
tutes, and I can congratulate the
board for their good work in secur-
ing him.
Drunihers greatly interested
in u merchants during the past
week. For their edifcation 1 might
add that Nat has no grown daugh-
tiers, and that Miss Randy Lewiston
is that smiling blonde who clerks in
his store.
Herbert Erwin informs us of the
fact that he will give at his residence
next Saturday evening IN "all come"
Herbert is an Ole Bull with
the violin, and he also has a way Of
pleasing all who come in contact
with him.
f. w. X. is out again. clothed in
\ suit of last year-well we suppose
he calls them jokes. W. think him
small game-a mere nothing" as
Stone would say, and as we have no
money for ~disinfectants, can not soil
our hands with a-can't name the
thing"
FROM VANouIsHED TO VIcroR.-
Clark received a little letter Tues
lay that filled his heart with paid
Up stock joy. He smiled a great
,hree cornered smile which reached
way across the street aud fell on al
poor soul who was yet beyond the
pale Of democracy. 1t is too bad,
indeed, but Ajax, seek the shades Of
he immortal Greenbacks and per-
maps they may sometime think Of
you, darling, when the cold world
'nly scoffs. As to Nat, he careth
not much. MI. Clark is a generous.
honest-minded man, and if demo-
srat must have our postofice. it could
not fall into better hands than it has.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

We call the attention y, property
owners Of Elk Point to the ordinance
published iii another place, in rela-
ton to the cutting Of weeds. The
ordinance ought to be strictly en-
forced.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

l am instructed to say that par
ties attending the camp meeting, to
be held at Vermillion, OAK, COM
mencing the 26th inst, who pay full
fare going, will be returned at one
fifth fare. L. BRADFORD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Just received at Freeman's their
second installment Of summer cloth
ing, that is just fine. Don't miss the
chance TO get your ft before the A.
sortment is broken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Jas. 4. Blair, Esq, moved his fam
lily and household goods to Sioux
City. Monday, where he will reside
in the future. Mr.. Blair has his
new drug store there in running Or
der now, and invites all his Elk
Point and Union county friends to
drop in and see him when in Sioux
CITY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Prot. and Mrs. J. E. Mannix re-
tured last week from their wedding
trip, it being cut short somewhat by
an engagement Of the Prof. to con.
duct a teachers Institute at Wake
field, Neb., this week and next.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Frank W. Thaxter, Esq, the bril-
liant editor Of of the Diana, Dakota,
Monitor, made this office a short, but
very agreeable call to-day. Come
again, Bro. Thaxter, when you have
more time to stay, and take a good,
square look at the corn belt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
4 r. 8

Low fares get The passengers, and
that i the reason al the people 60
via the r. P. 8. line to buy their
goods. Our low scale Of prices ID
still Ia force. FREEMAN Bios.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

| wish to inform the people of
Elk Point and vicinity that l win be
here only 3 weeks longer. Those
wishing photos, come early, and
give me time to finish them.
N. P. Hampton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
MUSIC.
MUSIC.
We are tho sole agents Of Union,
Clay and Turner, Co.'S, tor the
Celebrated Estsy, Decker
Bros. xatheushsk and
Everett Hanoes.
Estey, Story 4 Clark, Western Cot
.tage organs. Head quarters at
VermilIion Dakota,
LOTZE & FISHER.


The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, tettsr, chapped
bands, chilblains, corns,and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures pills,
or no pay required. it is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cts per
box. For sale by Jas. E. blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

IMAM m0t10n Ofthe stomach.
And in the infammatory stage Of
dyeentery no better or safer medi.
cine has been found than Beggs'
Diarrhoea Balsam it is prepared ex.
pressly I'd relieve all inflammation
Of the stomach and bowels and does
not leave the bowels constipated
Always keep the best On hand il
costs no more. Sold by James T.
Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

All Members of the Y. w. G. T. U
are requested to meet in the Episco-
pal Chapel at 3 o'clock P: M: Tues.
Aug. 18th '86, for the purpose Of
electing q President.
DEMA STECKMAN,
Recording Seer etary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

On farming lands for Ave years
ct eight per cent interest and low
commission. For terms call ON OF
Write E. G. Ericsson.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
MONEY 70 LOAN.

On improved farms in Dakota,
long time, low rate, and no delay
no commission or extra charges.
H. r. PORTER.
$40, 4th st. Sioux City, la.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Did you ever see such q pile Of
fmbroideries of all kinds, Oriental
laces. Torchon lAces, dotted mulls,
India linens, lawns, ETC., a. Freeman
Broe. h6Vh4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

One double harness and wagon.
N. w. SHcAFE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

DR.. Morrison, the veterinary sur
geon, Of Sioux City, came up yester-
day on professional business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Bt. Patrick's Pills correct bilious
disorders and prevent all diseases
arising from them. Sold by Jas. e.
Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
0hAap llonMi

Can be tfocured on improved
farms in Dakota and Iowa Il low
rates. Call on Lawrence & Burd,
ga, 4th st., Academy of Music
Block, Sioux City, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

II you want TO have : job Of brick
work done cheap call on Murtha 4
Sickle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

All persons knowing themselves
indebted to us will please call and
settle at once. Respectfully,
GROGAN SISTERS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
Rust's Block.
NofICEl NOTICE.

The Dakota Mills will shut down
for repairs on or about July 18th.
All parties having due bills for -four
or feed must present them at once.
All parties desiring to purchase -four
and feed will do well to come be.
fore that time. All parties having
wheat to exchange for -four and
feed must bring it before July Oath,
ss no wheat will be taken after that
date. NJ. w. SHEAFE.
Go to Slough & Talcott's for your
screen doors.
Everything is just more than
booming around Hance Murphey's
popular hardware store. Hance has
a large stock of the best and most
approved farm machinery, such as
plOws, cultivators, harrows, corn
planters, and in fact everything in
the line of improved farm machin-
cry. Don't fail to give him a call
and get his prices.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
RSr Sah

Best farm ia Union county. The
.aish farm, one mile east OF Elk
Point. Enquire Of
I. IN. FLANAGAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Freeman Bros. can show you the
finest line Of Jerseys ever seen in the
city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

FBHING TAcKLE.--A full and com.
plste stock Of fishing tackle at
HANcE MtRPHEY's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Rev. J. v. Hines returned home
to-day from a ten days visit with
his oldest son at Schuyler, Neb.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
sPAH or NAMES ron SAIR.
Enquire at this Office or Of
j. KIPLINGER.

Life, endowment and tontine lift
Insurance. policies ia the Northwes4
tern OF Milwaukee. The best stocl
life insurance company in the u. 8
HENRY MITCHELL, Agent
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Freeman Bros. now carry q full
line of embroidery and filling silks.
chenille arrasene, gilt braid, gilt
thread etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

A fine line of straw hats-very
cheap. Beggs 4 Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Being satisfied that the danger no
longer exists which made the mug
cling Of dogs necessary, / hereby re-
woke the order of June 18th, 1885,
relating to that matter.
August 4th, 1883.
GEo. r. freeman, Mayor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
C~EREALINE.
The food Of foods at
BE0Gs 4 RrNGsRUDs.

The largest stock Of mems, boys
and children's straw hats in the city
at Smythe 4 Bovee's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Dr.. Mead took in Sioux City on
Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

The long dry spell has been bro
ken, this section having been visited
by a copious rain on Saturday even
ing. and also another good soaking
one Tuesday night. This insures
a fi~rst-class corn crop, a good crop
of wheat, oats and barley having al
ready been harvested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Editor Stone, of the Calliope hide
pendent, enlivened this ranch q few
minutes yesterday with his pres
cree.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

The Mutual Life Insurance Co. Of
Bloomington, Ill, the most reliable
mutual life insurance company in
existence. If you want life insur-
ance / can give you better compan-
les and rs good rites as ~. any trav-
cling agent. HENRY MITCHELL.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

California dried fruits are awful
cheap 1t Freeman Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

A Catholic choir is being formed,
and is making fine progress.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

A nice five year old mare, cheap.
Enquire of DIR. J. G.. CoxLY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Several interesting and exciting
games of base ball have been played
in the city the past week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Rev. and Mrs. L. P. Sabin were in
Vermillion one day last week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Buy epicure tea, the purest and
best, at Beggs & Ringsrud's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Messrs. Will Leggett and Joe Bosh
OF Calliope, were in the city last
night.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

fyou want a real bargain in
boots and shoes, call ut once.
Beggs & Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

If you have not tried A. b. C..
soap, you are missing a good thing.
For sale only at Freeman's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

II you want a pair Of shoes which
will wear you a year call for j. S.
Nelson & Sons custom made.
Sold by A. E. Rome.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

VIM. H. Duncan, of the Journal
force, Sioux City, and his wife are
in the city visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. E. E. Hamlin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

VIM. M. Vinson, Esq, brought to
this Office to-day a fine standard ap-
pie, plucked from one of his trees in
town, which measured III inches
around one way and 1O4 inches the
other. We can raise good fruit here
as we'll as corn, hogs and cattle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

We are sole agents in Elk Point
for the Bradley & Metcalf boots and
shoes. They are the best goods out.
FREEMAN BROS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Freeman Bros. have just received
their new line Of spring hats, in all
the latest styles and cheaper than
ever.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Hon. e. C. Ericsson and family
spent a few days at Mr.. Els moth
er's up in Virginia township last
week and this, returning Tuesday
evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

The famous A B C soap, 81 wide
ly and extensively advertised, is now
on sale at Freeman Bros. who are
the sole, exclusive agents in Elk
Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Go to the City Drug Store for pure
drugs and medicines.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
Chambeflain's Colo, Cholera
and Dirrhoea Remedy

ID the most thoroughly reliable
medicine it is possible to prepare
for bowel complaint. Recommends
ID. guaranteed and sold by Jas. Z.
Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Observation-Disclosures Freeman. has
revoked his proclamation ordering
the muzzling of dogs, and now the
festive canine can skip around the
streets without the fear of a dose of
buck-shot from Marshal Fisk's shot
gun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Chambrays, lawns and crinkled
seersucker for summer dresses;
a nice line, very cheap.
Beggs & Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Miss Kellogg, of Sioux City,
daughter of G. W. Kellogg, was in
the city to-day, the guest of Miss
Minnie Ellis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Mrs. Clayton, formerly Minnie
Wsaland, Of Sioux City, came up TO-
day to visit with the family of Capt.
Keller.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Sorooa Doogs.
We have a large stock Of screen
doors Of all kinds, which will be sold
cheap. SLOUGH 4 TALcoTr.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

John M. Mcdonald and w. A.
Kirk, of Sioux City, were in town
Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04
"MIkADO," FRIDAY NIGHT.

The Andrews Opera Company,
having a vacant date, Friday even.
ing, August 9th, have been secured
by the band boys to render their
famous presentation Of "Miksdo'
here the evening above mentioned.
Another such opportunity will not
be presented to our people for years
and the Rink should be filled to it's
utmost capacity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Balls corsets for IS cents; also
something new in corsets at Free
man Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

The latest styles in worsted and
all-wool dress goods for spring and
summer wear at
BEd6s 4 RlN6saUp:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

A large congregation was at the
Catholic church last Sunday to hear
Father Collins preach.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

$4,000 TO LOAN

$4,000 TO LOAN
On Land in UNION COUNTY, at low rates andlong
time, in sums Of from $2Oo to $4,000. If
you want money write for terms.
N
Elk Point, Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

ssN1ikadO" Friday Night.
We announce with pleasure that
tho Andrews Opera Company, car
rying 16 artists and their own seem
cry and orchestra will present the
worlds famous "Mikado" Ut the
Rink, Friday evening of this week.
The opera is replete with charming
music and side splitting comedy
and the entertainment will be the
greatest event ever seen in this city.
The company il endorsed by the
Press as the best eyer seell in the
northwest and the costumes alone
used in the "Mikado' are valued al
$500 dollars. Tickets may be go.
cured at w. J. Conly's Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

LIVELY WoRK.-On the let of
July, Mark Naughton, the railroad
contractor, commenced work on his
contract on the Defiance line below
Sioux City, and on the 10th of July
he had completed over Is miles OF
grading. That is throwing dirt pref
ty lively, and just such work as this
is what gets Mark a railroad grading
contract whenever he wants it.
Railroad men know hat when
Naughton has the grading to do, the
work will be done on or before the
time agreed upon. Mark is always
prompt in paying his men, and con-
%sequently can &c. as large a force MS
he wants on short notice. Mr..
Naughton informs a COURIER report
or that he has graded As miles of
railroad already this season, and will
perhaps make it q 100 miles before
the season closes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-08-04

Great Reduction In Price d mn Fed.
Bran, per ton, $500
Shorts, 500
Farmers, AL up at low prices while
you can. Elk POINT Mills.