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The Press., 1888-03-22

Mir. Editor An item in your Coven- try correspondents column constrains me to say once more that a prosecuting agent is not detective. The law providing for the office does not even intimate such thing. But great many people appear to have similar ideas to your correspondent, and appear to act as if prosecuting agent ought to have some occult faculty by which he must be knowing to all violations of the law, and all he needs to do when there is l violation of the law is to step up to the criminal, take him by the coat collar, snatch him over to Holland jail and shut him up. It is not long ago that received letter from neighboring town saying, 'Come down and shut up -, he is selling 1 liquor." There was more in the same strain and for wonder this person signed their name. So I answered the letter right off and said if you will swear that you have bought, or seen some one buy, or will give me the name of some one that will swear to something definite, I will swear out a complaint and get some justice of the peace to issue a warrant for his arrest, and then l will do the best l can to get him convict ed. But the constitution guarantees him the right to be confronted by the witnesses against him, and will give him trial by | jury. never heard further from that quar- ter. have many letters come to me about as definite, and signed 4 Friend, or some- thing similar. I generally enclose the let ter to some person who I know is not afraid to let me know if there is really case that would stand in court, and most every time there is no real foundation for case. Now want it distinctly understood that I have been and am ready to prosecute all violations of the liquor laws in this county, but I, nor any other prosecuting agent, can successfully bring and prosecute cases un- less the people who are knowing to viola tions of the law will take pains to know something definite, then notify the agent of all they do know about the violation, and then when they are summoned as wit nesses to swear to it. A prosecuting agent stands in the same relation to violations of the liquor laws as grand juror in town does to violations of other laws, and unless there are witnesses that are knowing to the ofense and will come into court and swear to it prosecuting agent or grand 1 juror cannot convict violators of the law. It is the duty of every citizen who is know ing to violations to notify the proper au- thority and then see he does his duty.
 l T, G. HODGSON,
The Press., 1888-03-22

Dieds Monson, 11th, Fannie r. Crocker, 61.
The Press., 1888-03-22

4 NOLLECTOR'S NOTICE.-An persons II O able to pay town, military or poll tax in the fled that the tax list, Oct lst 1884, becomes due March 1Ht, 1888 On al taxes not paid on or before March 8lst interest will be added and for tho puf- pose of collecting the same will meet the taH-payerr at the following places March 18th, At the store Of c. A Royce, in Gurleyville, from 10 Co 12 a. me- and at the store of l.. l.. Lyon from to p. m. and March s0th, al the store Of <. O, Ninton at EaRlo vile, from 10 to 12 a. m. and at the store Of Merritt smith from to ( ?. m.
 N Bon all taxes not paid or before Aug. let travelling feoe will be charged.
 Mansfield Feb 2hth, 1888.
The Press., 1888-03-22

A BROKEN wheel on Georgia railroad caused the breaking of trestle last Saturday morning, and the complete wrecking of the train. Twenty three persons were instantly killed and others injured, some perhaps fa- tally. Next day the trestle farther broke with wrecking party upon it, five of whom were killed,
The Press., 1888-03-22

NIRL WANTED-To do housework for M family of three. .- NOR SALE-A first class new milch Cow L and Calf. J. J. SULLIVAN, High St.,
 Stafford Springs. F. MAITLAND PRESTON .AUCTIoNEER. A UCTION, ---.t.
 Saturday, April '. 1888, at 10 o'clock a. m. Farm known as the HARVEY BIDWELL PLACE,'' now owned by Asenath Green of Monson, situated in the north part of Wilmington, Ct consisting of 1s0 acres well divided into Moving, Pasturage, and Wood Land. Fine orchards of Grafted fruit. Soil rich and easy of cultivation. Terms made known at time and place of sale. Sale positive, rain or shine. 8w DIR. GEO. F. FULLER.
The Press., 1888-03-22

TUEsDAY's storm took the form of an elec- tric cyclone in Georgia and Tennessee, wreck ing many villages, and destroying scores of lirrnr
The Press., 1888-03-22

4 T Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the District of Stafford, on the 18th day of March, A. D. 1888.
 Present, JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Esq., Judge On motion of Jennle L. Davis administratrix, with the will annexed. on the testate estate of Martha Edson, late of Stafford within said district deceased This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the to the adinistratrix and directs that public notice given of this order by advertising in newspaper published in Stafford and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. Certified from record
 MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk
The Press., 1888-03-22
. The man who does not advertise Displays as much good sense
 AS the man who dons his Sunday pants
 To climb barbed wire fence.

(Notices of births, marriages and deaths inserted free when sent in by friends. Obituaries, in prose or verse, beyond mere notices of deah at half ad- vertising rates.) South Coventry, 7th daughter to Joseph Taylor; 8th, daughter to Carlos Tilden. Mashapaug, 18th, daughter to James and Mary Earl.
 Married
 East Longmeadow, 11th, by Rev. F. B.. Joy, Horatio B. Pelton and Julia R. Futile of Hampden.
 Mansfield, Mass 14th, by Rev. J. Ide, Edwin L. Hutchinson and Mrs. Dewilda c. Douglass, daughter of Horace Lawton of Mansfield, Mass,
 Stafford, Fist, by Rev. F. l.. Batchelder, Willie A. Dimmock and Rosa St. Mary, both of Stafford.
The Press., 1888-03-22

IT is matter of pleasant surprise and con- graduation that no lives appear to have been lost in this immediate vicinity through or be- cause of the terrible storm of last week, the one instance of fatality now appearing to be from causes divorced from the storm. On Monday last Francis Hopkins, aged 60, and his housekeeper, Mrs. Emeline Whitney, aged 70, were found dead in their house at Putnam, having perished in the storm. A dozen or more fatalities are reported from different sections of the state. In Stamford, in digging out the horse car tracks, the bodies of four women were found dead under the snow, one with babe at her breast.
The Press., 1888-03-22

This paper and the Connecticut Courant, (weekly, urnshed together for $225 payable at this office 1T
The Press., 1888-03-22

NOTICE is hereby given that have given mainder of his minority, and shaI claim none of his wages pay any bills of his contracting after this date. JOHN DAWSON.
 Wilmington, March 19, 1888.
The Press., 1888-03-22
2w Clerk of the Superior Court for ToIland Co1in
DIsTRICT OF soMERs, ss. Probat

nISTRICT OF SOMERS, ss. Probate D Court. March 17th, 18Ss
 Estate of Gulford Denison, late of Somers in said district. -....
 Upon the application of Wm B. Woods, executor said estate, praying that said order the sale of all the real estate of said deceased per applca on file more fully appears, it IS --,. Ordered that said application be heard and determ- ined at the Probate Office, in Somers, in said Dis trict, on the 26th day of March, A.. D., 1888, at the pendency of said application and the time and place of h. airing thereon, by publishing the same District, and by posting copy thereof on the public sgn-post in the town of Somers, in said district.
 CHARLES s. FULLER, Judge.
The Press., 1888-03-22

Thur.day Evening. March aa. 1sss.
The Press., 1888-03-22

MAYOR HEWITT has sent to the board of aldermen letter explanatory of his action in refusing to permit the Irish flag to be raised over City hall on St. Patrick's day. The mayor makes long, careful and very deep analysis of the law of the subject, and con- cludes that the danger line is reached, "where we must decide if native or foreign ideas are to rule this city," He says that as it is part of the Irish demand for home rule, that the Irish should rule Ireland, so they should con- cede the right of Americans te rule America. He calls the attention to the fact that under an active congress, all foreign born citizens have equal right before law with native born Amer jeans, and it would be manifestly wrong for a public officer to officially recognize one for eign nationality more than another. The mayor has taken brave stand and sensible Irish people will respect him for it. For if upon such days as people of different nationalities or societies should demand it different flag should float from city hall, the American en- sign would much of the time find itself dis placed by the colors of theFrench, German, Eng isho other nationality or even the banners of different societies, as the Orangemen, the Masons, Odd Fellows. Or each political party might adopt it's ensign and have it's days for their display then think of the cold shivers that would run down the backs of the saloon keeping aldermen when the flag of the prohi- bitionists waved over them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11
Sioux Valley.

April. Sd. 1888.
We the grangers of the great hog
township, are all thawed out and
are getting there in good shape.
Charles Goodroad led off by SOW
ing eight acres of wheat the last day
of March.
Our health in this locality is i'm
ems Have not seen a doctor up
this way for a coon's age.
The latest report says a new girl
has arrived at the home of Lewis
Goodroad Jr., being the fourth girl
in the family and no boys. While
we deeply sympathise with Mr.. g.,
we would suggest that he move far
Their East or South where girls are
not SO much in demand az in the
West.
We understand ESQ. Wade is ter
rihly affected with govt. 1t is locat-
ed i'll the heel caused by a back
ward movement in politics, brought
on by cranks of prohibition. We
hope however that his mental fac
uIties will not become SO deranged
as to prevent him from voting the
straight s~quare-toed Republican
ticket next fall. He resides over in
Sphinx township. 1t is not SO
healthy over there. Quite a number
over there are afflicted with worms.
VIZ are talking up our next Co.
commissioner. We think in order
to do the honest and fair thing.
Sphinx or Prairie township should
name the next lucky man. Trot
him out SO we can have a chance to
run him down. That seems to be
the smart thingin politics nova
days.
We feel happy up here in the
hills just now when we reach the
top of the hill we seem to get nearer
heaven at least we are above the
high water mark. G. HI.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11
The Leading Grocer.

and Lamp Goods, Decorated Dinner
Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets, fine
live stock throughout. No old stale
goods TO work off. Fine French Can
dy, Nuts, Figs, Dates, the larges. by
far in the city.
My cigar and tobacco department
is full Of the best brandsin the mar
ket.
We have ammunition in large lots.
Best powder.............3o cts. per ID.
ptSt . CTS. pen ID.
Best Winchester Shells rs C. per 100.
We feel sure that we carry by far
the best and largest stock of any firm
i'll the city in our lines and are work
ing hard for trade, so come and help
us. We are boundt to please you all.
No trouble to show goods. Quality
OF goods and low prices talk louder
than words.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11
Farmer and Batrynen.

Farmers and Dairymen take no.
tice, my BUTTER AND EGG pack
ing house in the Hoffman block
Elk Point. is now open for busi-
ness. / want all the BUTTER
AND EGGS ! can get for which I
will pay the highest cash price.
We will also commence buying
CREAM in a few days. See me be-
fore making any arrangements
about your cream as il WILL PAY
yon. WV. SLAueHrER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The Ponca Democrat is in the
hands Of an assignee and will soon
be sold at public auction.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The regular meeting of the Y. w.
G. Il. u. will be held at Mrs. Woods
Friday April 18th. 1883.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The w. G.. T. u. will hold a Dis
trict temperance convention in Elk
Point; commencing on the evening
of Tuesday April 24th, 1888 and
continuing through the entire days
and evenings of the 25th and 26th.
The public are cordially invited to
attend this convention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Judge Mangan is in town this
week holding a session of the Pro.
bate Court.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The Methodist folks have secured
three lots on the corner of Washing
ton and Court streets, opposite J. f.
Reds residence and will in the
near future erect thereon a fine new
church cdifice. We congratulate
them on securing such a fine loca-
ton for a church building.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Chamberlafn's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy has cured a great
many cases Of chronic diarrhna
that has withstood all other treat
ment for many years. It is I'M
doubleday one Of the most valuable
medical preparations ever discover
ed. Sold by is. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Attorney A. ID. Keller, has a ste
nographer employed in his office to
assist him in his large and increas-
ing legal business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11
S. G..
The Leading Grocer.

P.s. We expect to put on a nice delivery wagon this Spring, the same
as Is usual in large cities Make us your grocer at once. All goods de-
lvered free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Rich food and lack of exercise
during the winter months, causes
the the system to become torpid
and the blood impure. A dose Of
st Patrick's Pills will cleanse and in
vigorate the system, purify the
blood and do more good than a dol
lar bottle of blood purifier. Sold by
j. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The people Of Vermillion can
s%ympathise with the people of Elk
Point. We have been drowned
once ourselves ErriUion Plain
TAX.
Elk Point needs no sympathy.
She has never been drowned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Mayor Ericsson went to Beresford
Monday on legal business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

A. O.. Ringsrud is now receiving
stacks of new spring and summer
goods. His stock comprises every
thing in the latest styles and novel
ties in dress goods, Don't fail to
call and examine them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11


in Moscow, idaho, the Rev. George
n. Annes, officiating. Mr.. David A.
Switzerland, Of Colfax, w. T., and
Miss Mary May Townsend, formerly
of Elk Point, Dakota.
The marriage took place or the
Seth birthday or the aged grand
father, Phineas Phillips, one Of the
pioneers of Elk Point. Four gen.
erations were present on the occa-
sion.
Andy Thronson who has been a
resident OF this place for the past
fifteen years, has sold out all his in
terests here and on Tuesday norm
ing accompanied by his family,
started west to gro up with the
country. His present objective
point is Spokane Falls Washington
Territory. Andy is a good and
highly respected citizen, and the
many friends of himself and family
regret to see him go away. The
COURIER commends them to the
community where they 60.
MARRrED.-April 9th, 1888, at the
home of the bride near Elk Point
by Rev. l.. P. Sabin, Mr.. John E.
Loucks, of Trent, Moody county,
Iowa, and Miss Ada 7. Shattuck of
Elk Point, Dakota.
The bride is a daughter of r. L.
Shattuck, Esq. one of the pioneers
of this section. Miss Ada is an in
telligent and highly respected young
lady and the COURIER congratulates
her on the step she has taken and
hopes the happy couple may float
down the stream of life in perennial
sunshine and bliss.
Frank Chaplin and family leave
this city tomorrow on an extended
visit east. Mr.. Chaplin goes first to
Marshaltown, Iowa, to have his eyes
treated, which have been troubling
him considerable for the past few
weeks. After having his eyes cured
he will go to Ohio to visit among
friends and relatives at his old home
Having disposed of most of his
property here he may neyer5return
again, but whether he does or not
his many friends here wish him
health and happiness wherever he
may locate.
A recent issue of the Louisville
Courier Journal contained the fol-
lowing:
Dakota wants to be admitted into
the United States because she raises
a big wheat crop Raising a big wheat
crop and getting a good price for it
is another thing. When Dakota can
raise wheat that viii bring money
she may knock again.
To which the Chicago Inter
Ocean makes the following reply:
Cyrus Fl. Adams. of the board Of
trade was shown the above par
agraph and said: Dakota raises
more wheat than any state in the
Union. 1t is the best wheat that
comes to this market and brings the
price for any spring wheat
raised in the world. 1t is true how
evir that the farmers get too little
money out of it. Recently grange
has been made to put the wheat in
elevators, and export it to the Euro
pean market direct. in order to
avoid the adulteration it las always
suffered. | do not think that
Henry Watterson meant to convey
that idea however. and if Dakota
will guarantee. to send two DEM |
ocratic senators to Washington, | !
think there will be no trouble
about her admission"
- !
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The COURIER was set back a few
hours this week by one of our
comps" distributing a column Of
live matter. He has been drawn
and quartered.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

MARRIED.-April LIST, 1888, at the
Congregational parsonage, Rev. l..
P. Sabin officiating, Mr.. Charles G.
Stanberg and BERTHE Winekuff, both
of Sioux City, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Mr.. Jacob Schaetzel, an old res
ident OF this place, was united in
marriage to-day to Miss Mary
Brand. Mr.. Schaetzel will shortly
commence the erection of a $4,000
house on Lincoln avenue, which
will be occupied by himself and
bride.-Ffseport (Ills.) Journal.
Mr.. Schaetzel is now in this city
visiting his son Geo. cashier OF
Union County Bank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

The Vermillion PLqin Tax seems
to take great delight in referring TO
an Elk Point flood. 1t either has
not learned that there was 10 food
at Elk Point, or wants to make its
readers believe that there aras o
a great food here. Which is it?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11
c

A new Button has been attached
to the Akron Delta.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-11

Supt. J. T. CLARK, and other Of
fcials Of the Milwaukee road passed
over this part Of the road on Mon
day to look over that portion that
that was damaged by the
food. They ordered 800 feet of
bridging on the low place just north
and west of town in order to let the
water through the track and pre-.
vent any future damage by an over
flow.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-17
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.

Proceedings OF Yesterdays Session
Tho sunday Questionable Chinese.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Nov. l6.-A large
portion Of the morning session was taken
up with debate over the report Of the
Committee ON Appeals aud Grievances In
a case from Chicago. George Schilling,
mnster.workman Of District Assembly No.
"a, had granted transfer card 10 mem.
Der Of a suspended local, and mombcr Of
that assembly protested. The committee
reported In favor Of sustaining the protest,
and after a debate the report was adopted.
Tho first business Of the afternoon session
was nm address by the Rev. Wilbur
+. Crafts. Of New York, ON
tho question Of Sunday labor.
Tho central thought Of his discourse was
that sabbath reform needs nntumlzn-
ton" aud II has Ia substance been doliy.
cred by him before. Tho General Assem-.
bly, gave close attention, and ut times In.
terruptcd him with hearty applause. Mr.
Cnils was largely responsible ior the en-.
actmcnt Of the law making eight hours a
days labor for letter carriers, aud lac
wanted some action taken by The General
Assembly by which IL could be-
brought about that no Sunday work
should bo done by any Gov.
ornmCnt Official. lie has prepared
q petition 10 be- presented 10 Congress, and
this was unanimously approved by the
General Assembly. The Committee on
Appeals aud Grievances reported tho
protest Of District Assembly ~ against
the organization Of National District As
sombly 226, their report being favorable
10 the latter National District Assembly
226 ~ the third strongest In the order,
aud Il IS claimed by Us delegates that Il
will step nj once ~ the front place. The
Committee on the State Of tho Order de-
sired action on an cight.hour law. and rec.
commended the appointment Of a special
committee 20 look after tho matter
and take proper action. II was 10 ordered
by the General Assembly Some nom
Dor, whose name WIS carefully suppressed,
introduced resolution that newspaper
men be made ineligible 10 membership la
the Knights Of Labor. The subject was
discussed NJ some length and With some
warmth. When the vote wis ordered,
only hall dozen out Of the 100 delegates
would vote Tor the proposition, and !, was
defeated.
by resolution introduced and adopted
u wa decided 10 give 10 the press only
the result u propositions introduced, a.
though that has been all that las thus Gar
been given out.
A lively DISCUSSION ensued over Tho In
PRODUCTION Of a proposition 10 form the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-17

They Object 90 Diakc.

LONDON Nov. l6.-Sir Arthur Hunter
Palmer Aotivg Governor OF Queensland,
has telegraphed TO Lord Kuutsiord, the
Colonial Secretary, notifying him of the
opposition in this colony 10 the appoint.
ment of NJ. Henry Arthur Blake as
Governor He says that Mr. Blake is
not known to have administered q respons.
sibe government with discretion and sue.
cess, and that Queensland is entitled to
have Governor OF proved ability and
discretion. MIR. Blake's experience in
colonial governorship Is confined 10
years governorship OF Newfoundland,
while his previous experience would only
disqualify him for the duties he would be
called on 10 perform. The objection to
NJ. Blake in Queensland, Mr.. Palmer
says, was spontaneous, immediate aud
general, and was the more strongly ac-
contuated because the nomination fol.
lowed crisis in which rigid adherancc TO
the exercise of privilege had 10 give way
To responsible government A Governor
cannot be appointed from an imperial
standpoint alone. Continues Mr.. Palmer
Tine colony pays the salary, and ex-
poets TO be given q Governor of whom
the people approve, and who will work
heartily and loyalty for the oolony's in
tercsts"