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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

Church faction from Dakota, was presented
and unanimously adopteds The report of the
Committee ON Organization followed. When
the name al Gen. Collins, the permanent Chair
man, YVES read il was greeted with applause and
cheers. Gen, Collins made ten minutes speech.
long tnE1n resolution offered by Mr. Showal-
ter, of Missouri was read and referred to the
Committee on Resolutions.
Mrs. Il. A. MeTiweather Of st. Louis, ap-
pearcd on the platform to speak for the Wom-
ems Rights Convention, and at once band struck
up and there was a rousing cheer given which
fairly rent the roof. The Chairman asked the
convention to please preserve order while tho
lady spoke. Mrs Merriweathers speech was
composed Of old arguments in favor OF women g
rights. and she asked that the party make its
practices OF government accord with It's prin-
eiples. Mrs. Merriweather addressed herself
more directly to the reporters, and asked the
adoption OF a preamble to the platform recog-
creased, and Mrs. Merriweather, becoming an
noyed said: Gentlemen, You are not often
troubled with ladies and ought to hear one once.
treat cheering was elected by Mrs. Merri-
Mrs. Merriweathcr made several efforts to be
heard, but after awhile when she found the con-
vention WAS unwilling to listen to her further,
she desisted The resolution which the conyen-
tion refused to hear is az follows:
1Rcsolred, That we, the Democratic men Of
America in convention assembled advise and
urge the Legislatures of every State in this
broad Union TO enact such laws as will forever put
a stop to the education Of the women Of this
equal rights; as win forever close the doors OF
every school, public and private, to the female
children Of this country, We advise and urge
that 1t he nade a penal offense, punishable by
fine and imprisonment, to teach any girl child
the letters Of the alphabet, and that any woflsn
convicted Of reading newspaper or q book or
OF entering the lecture halls, whether ms
listener or speaker, be severely punished by
law"
Tim Campbell made hard fight to get the
floor, and finally got there He had resolution
this time expressing deep sympathy with Ger.
Phil sheridan in his severe illness, hoping for
his recovery, condoling with his family ordering
copy Of the document to be sent TO the family
by the Secretary Of the convention. Campbell .
resolution was adopted by a rising vote
The delegates from Louisiana and Mississfupf
and most OF the delegates from Alabama refused
TO rise.
motion was carried that hereafter all reSo-
lutioIs 60 to the proper committee without be-
{nq ronJ -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

tender its FIRST place on the call and 6rst riQht to
speak to the State Of New York. lGrsat ~
The Chairman The delegation nom the state
Of Alabama desiyes to surrerdsr its ria1at to
nomirstion e the dslegates from the state of
Dougherty, has the floor.
Amid great enthusiasm and applauas NJ
Dougherty ascended the platform to tbs right oi
follows.
4 greet you. my countrymen, with fraasznai
regard In yonr presence how TO the majeety
Thought sublime' You come from every Stats
and Territory, from every nook and corner q our
ocean. bound, notwithstanding country. You
duty with simpless csfsmoniais. You. = nprs-
sentAoyes Of the people, are to choose msefs-
checked and controlled By the I suprems isW u 3
wxftten Consttt1ti0n.
-Thus impressed, I ascend the rostrum 10
nanio tho next President Of tho United 6tates
Msx Yosk presents him 70 The ec9vsntsOn and
thirty eight 6tates and all the Territories are a.
semhlcd without caucus OF consulfaAton ready
sots % sp hs cry sad s1s M
cnoose candidate, but to name The one the peo-
pie have alrsady ehossn- He 10 The man 1or IL
people His s: career illustrates the glory q oar
his own locality be for the last four years ~
stood In the gaxe Of the world, discharnins u
most exalted duties thstcsn b ccnndsd to s
@To-day determines that not Of hfs own choice
but ~ tAe manda1e 0f his counfxymen. and Win
the sanctto0 y heessn, ~ shall IN ths rsoS1ss,-
svsry questton = ff from youth tsninsd Is sts1ss
nianship. His promisesCf his lsttsrof acceptance
and tnangdral AddEsss havs bssn fulniisd. H
He is not hope Hs 4 resHsssson. SeMni.s
su6tesfuga dtsdAlntns re-slsct&on ~ cu1,ceaIisr
conyietioea, mi.d{al a his cath 81 oiics Is q.
70 Con9reSS. druUpine missos n'sss~rss sSsss ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
rhey EloI,.,ti.

Society is stirred up at Louisville, KY,
over the elopement of one of its gayest and
prettiest girls with John Murphy, the 81
year-old son of Francis Murphy, the noted
temperance advocate. The lady is Miss
Lucy Richardson, the second daughter Of
Mr.. Lawrence Richardson, president of the
old Kentucky woolen mills, one of Louis
ville's wealthiest citizens. She is 10 years
old, and has been acquainted with Murphy
but q month. When Papa Richardson
heard Of the escapade he had the young
folks come home. get married once ag!lin
by the pastor cf his church aud sent them
east on wedding trip. Francis Murphy
was angry. He was opposed to the mar
riage because the young man is in no set
tied business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
ELK POINT, UNION COUNTY, Dl

work for !. b. Ashley, Of Shclbyyille. Al
though iii poor circumstances, the girls
we're yoiing and pretty, ID Miss Hanil-
ton soon captivated the heart Of young
farmer named Bratcher. He asked her to
marry him and she accepted. the ceremony
was performed and he took her to her
home. She was; however, under another
kind Of contract with Ashley, and it was
unlawful for Bratcher to take her off the
place: The defendant was arranged and
tried the case being hotly contested. The
jury, however, could not be made to be
hard on the young couple, and they re-
ceived a verdict Of not guilty as Wedding
present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

When the State Of Florida was called the
Chairman Of the delegation said:
-Florida meets California half way, and gives
her eight votes for that highest type OF Ameri-
can eli izen--Anen q. Thurman
Iowa was passed at the request Of its Chair
man.
There were cheers when Kansas cast fourteen
votes for Thurman. Enthusiastic applause and
cheers greeted New York when the Eeventy-two
delegates voted solid1y for Thurman, and the
scene was repeated when Pennsylyanfa's sixty
votes were cast the same way.
When the State Of Wisconsin was called every
delegate In the hall arose and sgsin tcgan .
land was nominated. Everybody produced rcd
bandnna and every guidon IN the hall was deco
rated with one. Delegate Taylor Of Indiana,
OF the Indiana delegation and marched uTOn tho
reading desk with It, creating unbouDded
enthusiasm. And the enthusiasm was rem.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
BeheaAed Hie LITTLE nov.

Word has just been received of tragedy
that occurred in Hazel Green township,
about seventeen miles from Monticello, In.
An old man by the name of Rothbacker,
who was working in a stone quarry with
another man, undertook to whip his boy,
lad about twelve year of age, when the
other man interfered. In the evening the
old man tried to whip the boy again but he
ran away. This enrnged the father, and he
caught the boy. knocked him down and
cut his head off with an ax. The officers
have thus far been unable TO find him.
Threats Of lynching are freely used.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Honoring tho Anarchist virtim.

The proposed monument which is to
perpetrate the memory of the gallant po-
licemen who fell In the Haymarkct n,assa-
ere at Chicago, Is to be erected not where
the bomb was thrown, but about mile
distant. Union park. beautiful spot sur
rounded by pretty residences, is the spot
selected. The design will be that Of fe-
male figure austernly draped, holding aloft
an open book. The figure is law. the book
the statutes. The pose bespeaks the tri-
umph of order over anarchy. The book
proclaims that in this commonwealth the
law is supreme,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Tho Bailey Murder.

The town Of Bloomington, Oak, Is all
torn up over the killing Of Geo. w. Bailey
and the serious wounding of his son, at
that Place. The particulars as near as can
be learned, are something like this: About
three years ago, Hattie Bailey, daughter
Of George, and sister of Millard Bailey,
gave birth to an illegitimate child, the par
entage Of which was fastened upon Elmer
Wilson, a son OF c. F. Wilson. Elmer
afterward married Hattie, but they lived
together but short time, Hattie taking q
wayward course. Elmer finally went to
Chicago, where he still remains. At in
terva's during this time there have been
wOrdv wars and serious threats. Elmer
obtained diverse from Hattie last sum-
-mer. and since then the affairs have seemed
to he very quiet. The child referred to has
from infancy almost been in the custody
of Hattie's parents. George and Millard
Bliley went to Sioux City some weeks ago
to work at their trade. In the meantime
Elmer sent his father power-of attorney,
with the understanding that he shomld OBJ
tain possession of the child and keepit un-
til he Elmer should be able to take care
of it. Wilson obtained an order from the
probate court for the custody of the child
and in accordance Herewith the child was
turned over to him. Learning of this, the
two Bailey's at Sioux City ut once
repaired to Bloomington. Going at
once to Wilson's store he demanded the
child. but Wilson refused to give it mp. In
the melee which ensued, and while George
was endeavoring to take forcible possess
sion Of the child, Wilson fired, mortally
wounding Millard Bailey. Wilson gave
himself up, but what he outcome will yet
be is only matter of conjecture.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13


News comes from Omaha Of the sinking
At that place Of the government transport.
Con. Terry. This boat was ON her way to
st. Louis and had on cargo Of Uncle
Sans soldiers. On hcr "trip down the river
she was accompanied BY another troopship,
tho Helena, which kept the lead. The
current WAS mot usually strong and the
Helena passed easily between the middle
piers. Tho Con. Terry, however, seemed
to disobsy her rudder as she was entering
tho archway, and despite tho efforts of the
helmsman she swung heavily to port and
struck the pier squarely amidships. The
ahock was felt from stern to stern and in
moment all was confusion on board. The
passenger list contained four COM
panies Of the Fifth infantry-about
1S0 ofacess and men--many Of whom
had thsiY wives and families ac-
O0mpenylng them on the voyage.
The Terry was commanded by Capt. VOL
mix and Two mates, and Col George Glib
son, HeuA Col. Cochran and Adjt. Oscar
y. Long were the chief military moguls
aboard. All the soldiers, with the excep-
zion Of those composing the guard, were
btlIoted ct different hotels in the city. They
will continue their journey to Texas by
rail
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

1JeI1iOEF4bIc nominee.
when the demonstra-
tion at last subsidized
comparatively. John b.
Castleman and A. G.
DejaTnette Of Kentucky
carried the Kentucky
standard on the plat
form and planted it
beside the Chairman's g
desk, to emphasize the
second which Kentucky
proposed for Grover
Clevela1d. Eighte en-
m fnutDs Cf bedlsm
seemed to- - cough to
suit 0s ~ ter, and
they sank 6ack into
their seats; hut the
audience was not salts
fied with this allotment
OF time, and continued
aha =, vxx<~>~ = k~-r<, ~ t,..,4<c
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

The Oceanic steamer Mariposa, from
Sidney, reports tibet on May % she rescued
from Palmyra island, an uninhabited coral
reef about 800 miles north of the San oan
group, the crew and. passengers of the
British bark Henry james, Capt. Lit,i-
more, which was wrecked there April l6
They were landed ut Honolulu, where they
will remain until the next steamer for this
mort,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

special from Parsons, and deluged the en-
tire country, causing an unprecedented
HOOD IN Big and Little Cabin creeks. All
y - ridges on these streams were. swept
oIt. The Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas road
lost one iron and three wooden bridges.
and about a hal mile of track. General
ruin was wrought to the farms and crops
along the streams by the overflow.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
tor1 stanley Arrive.

The steamer Sarmartin, with Lord Stan
ley. the new governor general, on board,
arrived recently at Quebec. His excelency
and suit we're received by the guard Of
honor, aud after short stay the party
took special train for Ottawa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

A train on the New York aud Northern
road ran into gangof workmen near New
York City the other day, killing two and
wounding the others, seven in all.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Ia, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1s, 1883.


~ Wpuolu WH&eN anu WfUVect tn6 flBntb
- administration has rescued tho public
from would-be barons, and cormorant
6t3Ohs faithless to obligations, and re-
for free homes for this and coming gem
10 no pflfering, .therS are no jobs under
ninistratiCn. Public ,6ffice IL public
Integrity stands guard 1t every Fost OF
empire.
~ the President has been the medium
which has flowed the undying gratitude
~ withhold approval from special legisia~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

The New York weekly bank statement
shows the reserved increased 1886, 900.
The banks now hold $27,51l, 600 in excess
of legal requirements.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

A fatal wreck occurred on the Guthrie
Center branch of the Rock Island road re-
Gently near Montieth, In. A gravel train
was backing up with train of gravel cars
and caboose, when they struck COW de-
railing the caboose and piling up six fats.
Conductor Embody was instantly killed,
Brakeman Tom Mckane had leg broken.
Brakeman Bassitt Ind his hip sprained
and Fireman Quinn jumped from the en-
gine and had his knee pan fractured. The
wounded men were taken 10 Stuart, where
thew reside
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Singular Cssc Of l,olsonins.

A strange case Of blood poisoning has
just developed on the person of DR.. Glenn
ents, one Of the most prominent physicians
in Springfield, Mo. He is county surgeon,
and in that capacity was recently called
upon to amputate the leg Of man named
Palmer. The sore which rendered the am
putation necessary was examined by sever
al surgeons, all Of whom failed to ascribe
to it name. IT was peculiar liberation,
that caused the flesh to fall away In chunks,
horribly decayed. Two days after per-
forming the operation DR.. Clements right
hand and arm begnn to swell, and it was
announced that blood poisoning had set in.
There was neither scratch, brnise or scar
OF any kind on his arm when he performed
the operation on Palmer, and the only
means of passing into the doctors system
was through the pores of the skin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
SHERIDAN MUCH BETTER.
Tho General i now Thought % b on
the Rapid Road u Re-
covsry.
Sinking sf the Steamer, Gen. Terry-The
Bailey Murder Case The Amer.
ican Exchange Other News.

Tho latest bulletin issued from. the
sick room OF the general Is to the effect
that his condition II greatly improved.
There has been NO reappesrance Of the
heart trouble anticipated at last reports
and attending physicians are Of the opin.
ION that thors is yet hopes for his ne
covery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Caught In th. ou;ck.anA.

A farmer driving along the road near
Benkleman, Neb., discovered man fast in
the quicksand in the Republican river.
When rescued, the man was unable to give
his name and seemed to be laborinp under
temporary alteration. Papers ON his psr-
son showed his name was Edwin Bowers,
but he could not tell his residence. He is
probably 90 years old. From incoherent
talk he ls enpposed to have relatives at
Wano. Kan. In long leather belt about
his person was found nsavly &l ,0OO in cur.
rency,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
n attempt was herr

An attempt was here
made by Mr.. Pickett to
adjourn the convention
until 10 q. nj. tomorrow,
and the result was 3
multitude Of inotions to
adjourn, to adjourn until
sp. M, and to call the
roll for nominations.
The motion to adjourn,
construed by the Chair
man TO be q sine die ad-
jOufnnlent, was voted
down, and after 3 long
wrangle the cali Of the
roll Of the States was or
dered. Whon Alabama
was called Mr.. Peter Of
that State said:
@Mr. Chairman--The
delegation from Alabama
has instructed me to
a x3 = I4. 4. -
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

William George, Of Springview, Neb., a
hotel man, owned a very fine blooded trot-
ting horse that was shot by the state vet
erinary surgeon on account Of having the
CHAMBERS, and recently Mr.. George died
from the same disease, having contracted
it while taking care Of his horse. He did
not know the horse had the glanders and
il snorted, throwing the pus all over his
face, and every place it touched sore.was
formed, and he suffered untold agony for
two weeks and did not know what was the
matter himself. None OF the local doctors
could tell him, and he was entirely ignor-
ant Of the cause Of his su6erings until in
formed by the state veterinarian.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13

utne. Tho ring Of II WAS a the kind
that Il heard when the yell comes frum ths
heart. No ayti6ces were resCgted 10 70 sustAtn
It II all, and when Mr.. Flower Of tho New York
delegation, sitter the most vigorous effort, suc-
ceoded In crowding his way 70 the Teaiiing- desk
with the guidon Ut the State, also having aftach-
ceme frantic The nIHoax wss finally quieted In
measure, ard the clerk again called tho Btate
Of Wisconsin, and tho roll-csu wan ccmplsted
the following States and Territories casting tbs
VOTES Giyan fOr Thurman
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Kllle,l rhroaek Carele..nn...

John Selling, Brown county Indiana,
farmer, returning from hunt, stood his
loaded gun against the wall. His littls
daughter passing that way upset the gun
which was discharged, the charge striking
her in the head, completely severing that
member from her body.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
A Crooked Postmaxtar.

J.J. Mcbride, postmaster at Living
ston. Mont, left without stating his des-
tination. It now transpires that he is a
defaulter to the government to the amount
of several hundred dollars, besides owing
private indebtedness to a large amount
Other acts Of financial crookedness are
being discovered. He was recently in
Helena, from which place number of
checks with Helena indorsers have been
received at the National Park bank of
Livingston. Efforts are being made by his
bondsmen for his apprehension and arrest.
His wife, who is at the Catholic academy,
educating herself in music and art, alleges
that he cruelty mistreated her. and she will
sue for u divorce. He was appointed by
the present administration little over a
year ago. 1t is believed he is making for
the Canada line. The authorities and the
victims Of his bogus checks are making
efforts to effect his capture, but he has a
good start. and IL is doubtful if he will be
overhauled. The amount of his defalca-
tion as postmaster will foot up 5000 or
$700, and he undoubtedly obtained as
much az that from the various citizens in
Helena on forged checks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
A Chance for a Row.

1t has been announced by cable that
Leonetti Cipriani, granson Of Mary Worth
ington, of Baltimore, Nd, who left Balti-
more few weeks ago to look after the
settlement of the estate of his father,
Count Cipriani, of the Italian army, who
died recently in Italy, was placed under
surveillance on his arrival at Leghorn upon
he ground that he was subject of the
Italian government and liable to he i'm
pressed into the Italian army, as his father
was subject Of the Italian government,
and Leonetti never having been natural
lied ~ an american citizen was also q
subject Of that government. Mr.. Cipriani
was born in Baltimore and has lived in
Maryland all his life. His attorney is in
consultation with the department at Wash
ington endeayoring to secure the interposi-
tinn Of the United States government to
secure his release. The Italian autorities
claim thnt nothing short of actually re-
nouncing his allegiance to the italian gov
ernment and being naturalized as a citizen
Of the United States Is sufficient to release
him from being . subject Of the Italian
government. n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
Tan,nany Man Missing.

Dennis McGinty, leading member OF
Tammany Hall, soon after the members of
The organization arrived IN st. Louis for
lie convention, disappeared, and has not
since been heard of. On returning home
and not finding any trace of him, his
friends became alarmed and notified the
st. Lo,lis police. A thorough search was
instigated but no trace Of the missing man
co,,ld be found
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-06-13
FelI Is = wen,

The wife Of Niles Hansen, farmer re-
siding four miies from Sergeant Bluffs,
a., met with peculiar accident which
cost her life. She went out TO we'll which
was only SIX feet deep and contained about
four feet Of water, and while on her knees
n the act Of dipping up water, foil head
long into the we'll and was drowned. II
was some two hours before she WAS missed
By her husband, he believing that she had
gone 10 neighbors. A search was insti-
tuttd whom II ives learned that she was not
With friends. The half nlled bucket by
1hs side Of the we'll seemed to tell Mr..
Hansen Of the horrible fate Of his wife,
and although there was no other sign ap-
parent that she had fallen into the water,
- pscceedsd TO drag tho we'll, and to his
amusement brought TO the surface the dead
body Of his unfortunate wife. With no
assistance Mr.. Hansen grabbed the remains
4rom its wAtofy grave and summoned tho
nsighbors. Tho decsased vas about 25
yea1u Of aee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-02-13
THE BOARD OF TRADE.
The Second Dinner Given In the
Series Saturday.
The PrebIe House the Scene Of the
Reunion.
Interesting Speeches Made by
Prominent Members.

Saturday was cheerless day, with driv-
ing snow storm. 1t was the day selected for
the second dinner in the Board of Trade
series and, this time. the Preble House was
selected as the place for the reunion. As
early as A o'clock the merchants began to ar
rive at the hotel, whose spacious parlors and
reception rooms were thrown open to their
use, and cards and billiards, with converse
tion were enjoyed until Z p. M, the hour Tor
the supper, when the assembled party took
possession of the dining hall which was
beautifully decorated by J. A. Dirwanger,
the florist, for the occasion. The three tables
were dressed with smilax, cut flowers,
orchids and cinnerarias, while here and there,
tropical plants and palms lent grace to the
surroundings.
Nearly 100 gentlemen sat down to table.
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