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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

EDITOR r many OI TIE
tax payers Of this city have wonder
ed why our city fathers have not
published any statement of the ex-
penditures made by them on &C
count of the city. We haye heard
repeated, loud and long, that the
city was in the receipt of large sums
paid by admiring constituents ter
the privilege of running "well-regu-
lated and law.abiding Saloons" and
we have had a statement Of the total
receipts and the totcl disbursements
published, but w have never seen
a complete and detailed list of the ex-
penses of this city published by the
mayor or council.
With your permission, Mr.. Editor,
and in the interest of tax payers,
who have had to pay as large a city
tax with license us without, l would
ask the mayor and council to an
swer the following questions:
/. By warrant No. 65, dated De-
cember 7, 1885, J. A. Wallace was
paid $685. for services" Please
state the nature of those services and
for what purpose were they render
ed?
2. State the nature and purpose
of the services rendered by +. w.
Willer for which warrant No. 40,
dated Oct. 5, 1885, for $50 was is
sued.
8. State nature and purpose Of
services rendered by G. G.. Baldwin
for which warrant No. 46 was issued
on October 5, 1885, for Sc.
4. State for what Expenses in
interest of city," warrant No 3S, dat
ed Sept. %, 1885, for sl4,5O was is
sued to William Duncan, and anoth-
er of same date for $3.50 was issued
to F. w. Smythe.
5. State whether it is the duty of
the city clerk to prepare the city tax
list? If it is, why was Henry Schaet-
eel, late city clerk, allowed and paid
his full salary, when the city was
obliged to have the register of deeds
prepare the list at an expense of
$40, as appears by warrant No. 62,
dated Nov. 80, 1885.
State why the Union Co. Bank
was paid SIS by warrant No. so, on
Oct. II, 1885, for rent when the city
clerk, Mr.. Schaetzel, invited the
mayor and council to meet at the
bank free of rent or expense.
Z. BY warrants Nos. SO and 80,
dated March /, 1886, VIM. Duncan
and F. w. Smythe are each paid
S25 for Services" the same being in
addition to their regular salary.
Please state by what authority this
expense of $50 was incurred.
S. BY warrant Nc. 81, dated Au-
gust 90, 1885, W. Mallory is paid
500 out Of the city treasury. Please
state for what purpose and by what
authority this was paid. Also why
the purpose for which the warrant
was issued does not appear on the
stub of the warrant, and erhen and
,chere the said amount was allowed
by the council, and if it was allowed
why the proceedings of the council
fail to show such fact?
TAX PAYER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

St. Patricks day this year was
celebrated with concerts and public
meetings. The song and prayer
was God Save Ireland" whilst
there were many eloquent responses
to the toast, ireland a Nation"
There is no doubt but before anoth-
err year Ireland will have her own
legislature the same as Canada and
Australia. This is all she asks and
the public opinion of the world is
on her side.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
Money ~ Abstracts

We are now ready to furnish com.
plets 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 chattel or real estate, on the day
you call for it, at rates that are
cheaper than the cheapest. Call OF
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, 1886-03-24

Dave Pennell, who has been up
country on a visit for a couple Of
of weeks, returned to this city last
evening. He arrived at Beresford
by rail and from there came through
by wagon. He first heard of his
farm being inundated by water from
the Missouri, at Beresford and the
people there told him that the water
was ten feet deep about Elk Point,
and that he could not get through.
The people all up through that
section were wild with excitement
about terrible overflow here. Most
Of their information was gained
through the Sioux City Journal and
other papers which have persisted
in publishing scandalous reports
about the high water. You can
imagine his surprise when he droye
into Elk Point on perfectly dry
roads, and discovered the people
here plying their usual avocations
and business without any concern
about floods. Mr.. Pencils farm is
south Of town near the river and
part of his land was covered with
water, but his family and stock and
everything about his premises is all
right except the temporary incon-
venience of getting about.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Beggs & Ringsrud have just open
ed an elegant line Of mems youths
and boys clothing for spring trade.
Come early and make your selec-
ton while our stock is complete.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns,and all skin
eruptions, and positively cures pills,
or no pay rexuired. it is guaran-
teed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cts per
box. For sale by Jas. E. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Dried apricots, cherries, Cal. peach
es, raspberries, california plums, Cal;
prunes, blackberries, currants and
all kinds Of canned fruits etc. cheap
at Freeman Bros,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

On the 18th, St. Patricks day,
Rev. Father Collins lectured in the
Mitchell Catholic church, on the
Faith and Freedom of the Irish
Race"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

capital and pushing business quail
ties. 1t is such institutions as this
that make live, healthy, growing
city and Elk Point is well pleased
with her mammoth butter and egg
establishment. Mr.. Slaughter has
grown up in the business and is per-
fectly familiar with all its details,
and under his able and efficient
management the business will grow
into more formidable proportions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
Notice of

l will for the present make a re-
duction of s per cent on all of my
staple groceries, comprising the lar
gest stock in Union county. Call
and see me. S. G. THORNTON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

spring-time has come, bringing
with it its usual odoriferousness-
not the understanding flowers, but
the gentle stink of the hog pen and
the manure pile.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The city council last night ap-
pointed the following judges and
clerks for the coming city election to
be held Monday, April 9Th:
Judges-Henry Quick, Robt. Has
son and Henry Doane.
Clerks-E. f. Collins and Jas. N.
McMillin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
OFFICE COUNTY SupT. OF Schools,
Elk POINT, DAKOTA.

o''iNE cooNAA oIIA' IF o~Stiooi"7,
Elk POINT, DAKOTA.
SPECIAL NoTIcE.-Although some
of the country south and southeast
Of Elk Point has been flooded by
the Missouri river for a few days
past, the Teachers Association and
Institute will be held according to
the announcement made. There
has been no Missouri river overflow
on the bottom lands north of Elk
Point. The middle grade is now
passable for light loads and without
rain, will be in good order before
Monday.
If the exaggerated reports Of the
food do not prevent a full attend
ance, we have reason to expect a
very profitable and entertaining SEES
sion next week. School officers
teachers, patrons Of the schools
come. Every friend who visits the
session will add so much to it's in.
fiuence for good.
March "a, 1886.
w. II. H. FATE, ca. Supt
M xxi
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

DR.. J. S. Talcott came down town
yesterday morning with a remark
ably serene C %ountenance and pro-
ceeded to hand out cigars with great
profusion. The occasion for this
demonstration was the arrival of a
fine boy, usual weight, at his home
on that morning. Mother and child
doing we'll.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

This is the last week of the win
ter term Of our public schools. There
will be a vacation of two weeks,
when the spring term will begin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Alison Bovee, the auctioneer, was
up to Soren Olson's, Sioux Valley,
on Tuesday, and at Gilbert Larson's
Sphinx, on Thursday of last week at
tending auction sales for these gen.
tlemen.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

A. O. Hubbard, station agent at
Vermillion, passed through town
Monday with the remains of one of
his children for burial at Akron, his
former home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
Wood for Sale.

HAYES supply of dry Cotton and
Elm wood at reasonable prices.
Leave your orders at B. Reandeau's
store. +. B. CHAPLIN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Carl Davis, who has been sick and
confined to his room for the past
five weeks was out Monday summing
himself. Carl thinks he will be
able to take his desk at the county
Treasurers' Office in a few days.
His MANY friends are glad to see
him out again.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
For Sale,

Best farm in Union county. The
Rash farm, one mile east of Elk
Point. Enquire of
l. N. FLANAGAN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Saloons are a great ~leveler; they
cause everyone who patronizes them
to lie parallel to mother earth.
Swine sleep on the ground.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The filling up of the lake west Of
town from the river, is giving the
carpenters and. Loaf builders lots of
business. Everybody seems to want
to take n boat ride in their own boat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The saloon boomer thought he
was surrounded by "a vast ocean of
seething waves" of water. 1t was
no doubt a bad case of sim jams"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Anna Draper, Of Hepburn, Iowa
briefly states her opinion of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. She says
it is far superior to any medicine
she ever used tor Group. Sold by
Jas. +. Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The great imaginary food that
was supposed to have occurred here
has entirely subsidized, and we hope
the people in Sioux City, Yankton
and other localities will now feel
easier. We have had no excitement
here for the simple reason that there
has been no cause for any.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's
Catarrh Remedy. Price so cents.
Nasal Injector free. Sold by Jas. E.
Blair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Mrs. VIM. Schaetzel went to Sioux
Falls last Saturday to visit a week
or two among friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

On improved farms in Dakota,
long time, low rate, and no delay,
no commission or extra charges.
H. r. PORTER.
80, 4th st. Sioux City, la.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

There is a sufferer at the upper
end of the street who wants some
young lady to assist him to quit
drinking and visiting saloons. Here
is a chance for some philanthropic
individual.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The Band will play at the Rink
next Saturday night for general
skating.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Miss Arthur, of Sioux City, is in
the city the guest of Mrs. Ward NAL
lcry. She will remain a week or
two.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

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, 1886-03-24

Remember the temperance prayer
meeting OF Friday at 4 p. m. at the
M. L. church. Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

HORSE BILLs.-This Office is sup
pied with the necessary cuts and we
are prepared to print horse bills on
short notice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Freeman Bros. & Bovee have been
shipping on an average of two or
three car loads of baled hay per day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
bYNkf1rE UYNAHrrE

Don't fail to buy Dynamite Soap,
ths best Soap made for the bath,
lp'lsst u laundry. Sold only by
Bsees Il RIxcsRuD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

freeman Bros. now carry a full
line of embroidery and filing silks,
chenille %arrasene, gilt braid, gilt
thread etc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
MONEY f!

To loan on improved farms in
Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa at low
rates. Call on Lawrence & Burd,
Ala 4th ST., Academy Of Music
Block, Sioux City, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The poor fellow wrung his hands
with despair at the approach of a
little water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Saloons run right along without a
glass in either door just as if moth
ing had happened.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Freeman Bros. & Bovee's hay
press was laid up for repairs one day
last week, occasioned by the break
ing Of a cog from one of the large
wheels. Jack Coverdale, the most
skillful blacksmith in Dakota, was
interviewed on the subject, and he
very soon put in a new cog and the
machine is working just as if moth
ing happened.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Money on real estate can be had
with the least delay by securing
your loans of Ira. l.. Nichols.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

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, 1886-03-24

The Blizzard editor has a well-de-
veloped case of hydrophobia. The
sight of water makes him wild.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

--~--
1t is surprising what commotion
a little gorge of ice in the Missouri
river will create, especially among
people remote from the district that
is sometimes flooded by these
gorges of ice. To read the Sioux
City Journal and the Yankton Press
one would naturally come to the
conclusion that Elk Point and the
whole surrounding country was be-
ing swept out of existence by a ter
rible food. We presume this great
hullabaloo was started by the SIM
pie fact that an ice gorge formed in
the Missouri river on last Friday,
south of this city which stopped
over some water, filling up the
sloughs and inundating perhaps a
dozen or more farms along the riv-
yer. The water backed up in the
slough down by Judge Kiplinger's
and run out over on to the railroad,
washing out perhaps half mile OF
track which has stoppd the going OF
trains between here and Sioux City
for a few days. In the flooded dis
trict which is a very small section OF
country, there has not been a single
instance of suffering among the peo-
PIE and no stock has been lost or
damaged in any manner whatever,
not even the untimely demise of a
single pig. The only dana &c is the
inconvenience of the people in get
ting about with teams, boats having
to be brought into use for navigation
to and from neighbors. We appre-
bend that within three weeks time
the people living in the present in
undated district will he preparing for
planting corn and will have forgot
ten hat there was I'm overflow,
while some eastern people who have
been lavishly supplied with heart.
rending reports of the terrible flood
will be plying us poor flood suffer
ers. There is no one here that
wants any sympathy or assistance,
and we beg it as a favor Of those
would be philanthropists to stop
this business at once and leave us
alone.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Large line of candy that is pure
and will make you sweet, at
S. G.. THoRNToN's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, made mis-
cradle by that terrible cough. Shi.
loh's Cure is the remedy for you.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
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$500.

l have on hand $500 to be
loaned on good chattel security. Call
and see me. A. D. KELLER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

That was a mean piece of spite
work of having Pete Edwards arrest
ed last week, and brought down here
from Virginia township for shooting
a prairie chicken. Mr.. Edwards was
down here a few days before visiting
his father-in-law, Bly, Mcclure. and
while passing along the road with a
rifle in his hand, he espied a prairie
chicken over in the field, and he up
with his gun and shot it down. A
neighbor of his father-in-law, who
had had some difficulty with Mr..
Mcclure, saw the shooting, and af-
ter Mr.. Edwards had gone home.
had a warrant issued for his arrest
and sent the sheriff up after him.
Pete acknowledged that he drew a
fine bead on the hen and she came
down, and accordingly plead guilty
to the unlawful shooting and paid
the expenses of the whole affair
which amounted to over $21. Tn
der the circumstances, we do mo-
think it was the manifest kind of ,
. trick TO procure his arrest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
MONEY TO LOAN.

Beggs & Ringsrud pay the highest
market price for hogs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The monthly meeting of the w.
C. r. U. will be held in the M. +.
church on Friday, March 2G, at 3 p.
m. Ladies, come out and assist US,
and lend your influence.
Prayer meeting at 4 p. m. at the
same place.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24
J. ". STECKMAN,
BARBER s HwAIRDRESSER.

Shaving, hair cutting and sham
pooling done in the most artistic
style. Shop on Main street, three
doors east Of the bank,
Elk Point, Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint? Shi-
loh's Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure
you.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Mike Holman has received the
plate glass for the front in his brick
block.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Mr.. Alonzo L. Carter, Of Winches-
ter. Ind, has taken up his residence
in our city to engage in the painting
business. Mr.. G.. is a fine appearing
young gentleman, and comes well
recommended as a irst-class painter.
The COURIER bids him welcome and
wishes him success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

MI. Will T.. Keith, of Keokuk,
Iowa, is in our city with a view of
locating and entering into some bus
mess or occupation. Mr.. K. is a
very pleasant and agreeable young
gentleman and we have no doubt
will, in a very short time, be perma-
nently located and become n OF
our citizens. The COURIER bids him
welcome.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

THAT HACKING COUGH car
be so quickly cured by Shiloh's Cure
We guarantee it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Jim and Wash. Green, two rus
Ting farmers of Virginia township
and sons of r. r. Green, ESQ, of
Civil Bend, came down Monday,
having read an account in the Sioux
City Journal that the water from the
floods was seven feet deep around
their fathers premises. They were
~agreeably surprised to find that the
reports were extremely exaggerated.
They went down yesterday and
found the old gent as happy as a
clam and not in need of anybody's
assistance. The water around the
house, which is in n low place. was
only about a foot deep end nearly
the entire farm and the stables where
the stock is kept is high and dry.
The boys expressed their opinions,
in emphatic language, of the circu-
lator of these wild food reports.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

If you want the best and moet
soap Tor ne money, 80 % Freeman
Bros. aud get il.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

A large number of our citizens
signed an earnest and vigorous pro-
test, and sent it to the Sioux City
Journal this morning, against the
slanderous and sensational reports
in regard to high water and floods
which appeared in the. Sunday and
Tuesday issues of that paper. The
reports were highly sensational and
untruthful and the correspondent
who sent them from here is receiv-
ing the hearty condemnation of the
entire community. They think
that a man that will deliberately
kick and break the fountain from
which he draws the substance upon
which he lives, is both n fool and a
knave.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

DOG LosT.-A large Newfound-
land bitch, black, shaggy coat, about
six months old; will weigh forty or
fifty pounds, and answers to the
name of "Gip." A liberal reward
will be given for the recovery of the
above described dog. Address,
HENRY MITCHELL,
Elk Point, Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The very best of brown and green
coffees, from six to ten pounds for
one dollar, at S. G.. Thornton's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

The Sioux City Weekly Journn
and the COURIER one year for $3.50
Subscribe row.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

Go TO the Palace Grocery for you
staple and fancy groceries.
s. G.. THoRxroN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

W. were pleased to see DR.. J. G.
Comfy on our street. up Monday, Tho
first time for the past four weeks.
The DR.. has had a very severe spell
of sickness and the COURIER and his
many friends take pleasure in con-
graduating him upon his recovery
SO far, and hope he will soon regain
his usual health and vigor, and re-
sumo his medical practice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-03-24

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