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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

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A gorge 81 ice formed ii tive Mis-
sssnfi river ssst Lalew Jas. seck-
mans place west Of town on last
Saturday evening and the
water rose very rapidly oyerhowing
the banks and running out over
the bottom to the depth of several
feet In places. On Sunday morn
ing II commenced to run over the
banks of the slough west of town
and the water rose slowly during the
day and at night some dwelling
houses west and north of Main
street. were surrounded by the aque-
Gus fluid. The water kept ON rising
until it reached the top of the rail
road grade when it broke over,
washing the track out for a couple
Of miles east Of town. The water
extended up Main street as for as
the Merchants hotel. Quite a large
tract south and east of town was
inundated although no loss of life
or stock occurred. The water stood
at about the same height until
Wednesday, when the gorge broke
anil the water went away faster
than it came and now at this writ.
ing CThursday) not a bit of water
Can he seen except in the slough,
and that is rapidly passing away.
Outside Of washing the railroad
track there WAS no damage to speak
of only the inconvenience while the
water was here. In two weeks
time the people will have forgotten
hal there was any overflow, being
busy sowing grain, blowing, &c.
Mr.. August Frohman, whose farm
is a mile east of town informed us
yesterday that in a week he could
SOW wheat on land that was two feet
under water Tuesday. While these
occasional overhows are inconv eient
and troublesome sometimes, the
fact remains that they are the real
secret Of our prolific crops here ON
the bottom. Many reports have no
doubt gone out over the
country of the great flood on the
Missouri bottom and of the terrible
condition OF the country. We will
show them next fall when we llar-
vest our crops what condition we are
in. Every foot of good tillable land
inundated by this overflow is in
creased in value from one to five
dollars per acre.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Union County Agricultural Society.

The regular annual meeting of
the Union County Agricultural So
ciety was held at the Court House
in this city on Tuesday afternoon
OF this week, President JOY presid-
ing. The following officers elected
for the coming year. President, E.
q. JOY, Vice President, II. Murphy,
Secretary J. G.. Comfy, Treasurer
Geo. Schaetzel. A large attendance
of the stockholders were present
and much interest in the society
manifested. The constitution and
bylaws were amended in several
instances and the financial condi-
ton of the society vas found to be
in a satisfactory condition. The
old officers were congratulated up
ON their management of the affairs
of the society and reelected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Csy xlseu.

Our annual municipal election
took place on Monday, and lsasset
4 quietly aud tremendously, there
being scarcely any opposition to TIN
ticket nominated at the Court
House on the Friday evening before
The Caucus that put this ticket IN
nomination was called in the in
te,est Of no saloon licenses the
coming year, and was largely at.
tended by our best citizens. The
caucus was in session about three
hours every nomination being
made by ballot, and while consider
able strife existed among support.
ers of favorite candidates, it was in
good feeling, and the successful can.
didate was accepted by the oppos-
ing forces without Il murnlur or u
kick. The following is the ticket
nominated:
Mayor--E' G. Ericsson.
Aldermen-L. T. Kenny, A. d,
Keller and Alonzo Hasson.
City Uefk-Ira L. Nichols.
City Treasurer-C. FL. freeman.
City Marshal-Joseph Coverdale.
CITY Justice-T. w. Smith.
Street Gommissionfr-Ben. Crum.
On Saturday evening FIVE or six
persons who had some personal en-.
nifty against one or two on the other
ticket gathered at the Court House
and put up another ticket, but on
Monday morning they reconsidered
their action and put out Il ticket
headed the peoples Ticket" with
all the Friday nights caucus nom
inees on except Mr.. Keller and Mr..
Kenny, substituting F. W. Smythe
and John Covcrdale. With this
ticket they started in with a big -four
isll to down" Mr.. Keller and Mr..
Kenny. The result was a contempt
IDLE failure OF their part. and they
no doubt now have a better under
standing of their powerful infloo-
ence,' than before. The following is
the result of the vote:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Dehorn Your Cattle.

Dehorn.ng cattle seems to be the
popular thing now. All those de-
string to have their cattle dehorned
in a skillful and scientific manner
will please call on Mr.. Jane. Lilly,
one mile south OF Elk Point, who
has the necessary tools and expert
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Bishop Hare is to speak at the
Episcopal Church Saturday evening
April 7th at half past seven and Sun
day a. III. at half past ten o'clock.
Citizens of Elk Point are cordially
invited to attend these services.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
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DELAYED-The COURIER is de.
layed two days this week, not being
able to get our paper from Sioux
City owing to the wasl-out OF rail
road track between here and there.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Have you noticed that all flour sell
ling in competition with that made
at the Dakota Mills is recommend
ed & guaranteed to be as good, thus
acknowledging the superiority Of
our -four.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Estate Of John W. Annle,on. deceascd.

Estate of John W. Appleton. decreased.
Notice il hereby given by the undersigned adj
mlnisfrator OF the estate OF John w. Appleton,
deceased, TO creditors OF, and all persons hay-
ing claims against the said deceased, TO exhibit
them, with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication Of this notice
TO said administrator at hts residence In the city
of Elk Point. Union county ID r.
Dated at Elk Point. March 1th, 1898.
/. n. FLANAGAN, Administrator.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

STRAYED OR SToLEN.-One red and
white COW, three years old, with ends
Of horns sawed off. l will give SO.
for information by which ! can find
her, if alive. d. M. Dickinson.
Richland. IJak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

TRY ST. PATRIcK's PILLS and
compare their effect with any other
made. They contain the good prop
critics Of the older preparations in
the market combined with the most
valuable medicines discovered in
modern times. As u cathartic and
liver pill st. Patrick i is perfection.
Sold by j. s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

White fish, salmon, herring mack
erel, cod fish, halibut, full stock,
bottom prices. The cheapest and
best Of everything can always be
found at s. G. THoRNToN's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

and lamp Goods. Decorated Dime,
Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets, iint
live stock throughout. No old stn!t
goods 10 work OH. Fine i'reuch Gaa-
dy, Nuts, Figs, Dates, The larses: 10y
far In Tie city.
My cigar and tobacco Departments
Is tdi of The best brands in the ma
ket.
We lave ammunition in largelots
Best powder...........,..30 cts. per Id.
BEST . Cts. per ito.
Best Winchester Shells IS c. per 100.
We feel sure that we carry bv tar
the best and largest stock of any firm
III the city in our lines and are work
ing bard for trade, so come and help
Us. We are bound to please o 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, 1888-04-04

Parties holding checks on the Or
gan to be given away at H. Hen
kin's will do well to exchange them
for chance tickets, ms the drawing to
come off is near at hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

NJ. Turbitt will sell on time the
81 Of NE4, Ell of Sci Sec. / twp.
90 r. so, 100 in Sphinx Twp. and
erect a house for purchaser. Write
him at Sioux City, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Don't forget that Freeman Bros.
have the finest and the largest line
Of Embroideries and laces in Elk
Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Organ DraWinu

II. Henkin's organ drawing will
take place on Monday, April 9th,
1888. All persons holding single
tickets will bring them in and have
them exchanged foi whole tickets.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Elk Point, Oak

Freeman Bros. are headquarters
for Dried Fruits, such as Silver
Prunes, California Prunes, Prunells,
Cherries, Apricots, Raspberries and
all staple fruits besides.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Now il the time to save yourself
some money by going to Freeman
Bros. aud get a good dress pattern
cheap. They are closing them out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Buy your goods Of H. Henkin,
the acknowledged header Of low pri-
ces, and avail yourself of the smart
opportunity to secure a fine organ
for absolutely nothing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

| have a few heavy shawls that I
will dispose of at Il big discount for
cash A. O. Ringsrud,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

\ Burn snow-drop oil, pure white,
high for test, safe-makes : nice
white light. Try it at S. G. Thorn
toms.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Money to loan on farm property
at lowest rate Of interest. Loans
closed promptly. UNIoNCo. BANK,
Elk Point, Oak.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
MONUMENTS AND TOmBsroNEs

l am prepared to sell Monuments
and Tombstones very cheap, call at
the Court House and see my deslngs
| do all kinds of Cemetery work.
GEO. REYNICK,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Ifyou want a suitofclothes cheap
don't fail to call On A. O.. Ringsrud
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Oscar l.. Band, JAS. Lilly, John
Walsh, ST., and John r. Wood have
been drawn as petit jurors for the
U. S. court at Yankton. and Patrick
Connolly, J. Kiplinger, John Ward,
and Clark Nolthup as grand jurors.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Notice to Creditors.

A few ladies cloak's to dispose Of
at q very low figure A. O.. Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Try Foulds wheat germ for sale a
40. Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

The dandy line Of glassware is ct
Freeinan's. a bran new lot Just
opened and something new.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
Farmers and Dairymen.

Farmers ami Dairymen take no.
tice, my BUTTER AND EGG pack
ing house in the Hoffman block
Elk Point, Is now open for bust
ness, | want all the BUTTER
AND EGGS can get for which |
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 ms it WILL PAY
you. VIM. SLAUGHTER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

The dandy line Of pushes, ~velvets
and v~elveteens is at FREEMANs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

We are glad to see Ben. Crum on
the street again. Ben. makes a
good street commissioner and al
though he will not at present, at
least, he able to work much, himself
yet he will do II good job at over
seeing,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Go to Freeman's and get yourself
a nice Trunk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

MONEY At SEVEN PER CENT.
You car get farm loans at seven
per cent. Of A. r. ECKERT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

MARRIED.-On Sunday March 25
1888, by Justice Of the Peace Clark
Northup. at the residence Of the
brides parents, Mr.. Thomas Eslick,
Esq. to Miss Laura Davis.
The bride is a daughter Of Thee.
Davis, Esq. living three miles south
OF town, and the groom is a thrifty
young farmer living in the same
neighborhood. This was Justice
Northup's first attempt at tieing
the nuptial knot and they say he
| out-blushed the bride.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

% lbs. Of pail jelly for 800 al
Thornton's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04
S. G..
The Leading Grocer

PS. We expect to put on a nice delivery wagon this Spring the same
as is usual i'll 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, 1888-04-04

1t is enough to make the "Old
Nick blush with shame to think of
the contemplate lies that have been
told the past week about the high
water in Elk Point. The dispatches
were sent from Sioux City. These
dispatches give a terrible picture Of
the suffering and damage to pro-
erty in Elk Point. The facts are the
cost OF sending out these Icing dis
patches is more than the actual
damage done to property in Elk
Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Have you een the new stock Of
Dress Goods at Freeman Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Henry IIenkin passed the cigars
around Wednesday morning. lie
is just too happy to stay anywhere.
IL fine healthful boy is added to his
family and Henry says that ''le''-
tie boy--"ii the best what is"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

II you want a good wool blanket.
go to Freeman's and they will sell
ydu some a,Jaa cheap.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Thornton the Leading grocer
branches out this week with Il new
advertisement. He has The freshest
and most complete stock of Grocer
les IN town. He quotes M prices
that Will attract attention. Go and
see lim.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

The Halliday minstrel Company
which held forth at the Opera
House on Thursday night of last
week was fairly well patronized and
seemed to give pretty general salts
faction. The Drum Majors Drill
and a few other features were really
f~irst-class, but parts of the program
were not up to standard excellence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

The new bell on the Catholic
church rings at & o'clock L.. m, II
O'Clock noon and six o'clock y. IN.
If we could have a bell ring at s
O'Clock p. M. and in connection
with the same an ordinance obliging
all children to leave the streets at
this time and be found at home, it
would add much to the peace and
dignity of our city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Look over the new advertisement
OF Freeman Bros, to be found in
this paper. They have received
and are receiving daily one Of the
finest stocks Of goods ever brought to
the city. See their stock and get
prices and you will surely buy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

For "A real downright unadulterat-
ed fraud commend liz to tho"Mul
doom Picnic Company" They
held forth at the Opera House last
Saturday evening and those who
were unfortunate enough to be
present, were thoroughly disguised
with the elal,-trap affair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Tom. Stephenson has the contract
for putting up a fine new dwelling
house for Geo. Main, Oh his farm
east of town. Tom. is a good work
man and will do the job with neat
ness and dispatch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Henry Schaetzel, the Beresford
banker, made this office Il pleasant
call Wednesday Of this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-04-04

Tom. Brogan's railroading outfit
moved out Sunday afternoon.
Walsh's left on Friday, and Pat.
Carey's will move in a few days.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-06
The Conscience of the xIXth Century.

From DIR. Lyman Abbott's article on
The New Reformation" in the Novem-
Der Century, we quote the following: " Ger
tainly the conscience of the American
people, / should rather say of the Anglo
Saxon people, never has been so sensitive
and never SO resolute in dealing with prac-
tlcal life. II the most trustworthy express
sions of religious feeling are those uttered
IN devotional meetings, private journals
and religious biography, it is quite posi-
BILE that what the theologians call convic-
tion of sin was more poignant in the last
century than in this; but if the most
trustworthy expressions of religious feel
ing are those embodied in life, the sense of
sin and the purpose of reformation have
been far more effectively expressed in this
century than in the last Then millions
of slaves were held in bondage in America
and other millions under the British flag
IN Its colonies, with only a feeble and
wholly ineffective protest. Drunken
ness did not lead to social disrepute
either in old or New England Churches
paid for drinks on occasions of dedi-
cations and ordinations, and the minister's
sideboard took on the aspect of public
bar The conscience of England abolished
slavery in all English dominions in 1888:
that of the United States, moving more
slowly and having more onerous task,
accomplished its work thirty years later
and at an awful cost But the task was
accomplished. Almost on the very spot
where in the first half of this century a
Northern missionary was publicly whipped
on the bare back, not for circula;ing anti
slavery tracts, but for having one in his
possession, now stand the buildings of the
Fisk University, dedicated to the educa-
ton of the emancipated negro. If drink
ing has not been diminished-upon that
question social statisticians are not agreed
: drunkenness certainly has decreased,
both in England and in the United States;
and the conscience of the people, awakened
to the enormity of social Grin which
costs more in both men and money than
either war or pestilence, is seeking to find
way to bring the destruction of this
enemy to perpetual end. 1t has not yet
found the way, but it has found, or is fast
finding, the will. And where there is
will there is a way."
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-06
Care of Poultry.

Have plenty of light in the poultry
house and make it too warm to freeze.
Principal causes OF diseases in fowls are
Exposure to winds, cold, rain or hot sun,
sudden change of diet, filthy food, drink
or apartments.
A fowl that is diseased or one that eats
eggs should be separated from the others
surest cure is decapitation.
Feed small, black pepper-corns to little
chicks.
Raw Indian meal is bad for chicks; ii
hardens in their crops and kills them
better feed cooked pudding or scalded meal
with pepper in buclkwheat, or cracked
corn.
Give fowls fresh water and sour milk
every day. They need change of diet
frequently. Sell cid hens before they
moult. No fun in picking pin-feathe,s-
Rardl Neu Yorker.
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-06
Patrick Egan's Testimony.

If Ireland has become so prosperous un-
der English free trade as Mr.. Hurd would
have us believe why have there been from
1916, when fee trade was established,
down to the end of 1880, according to Gov
ernment returns, 19S000 eiectments. repre-
sentlng nearly 100000 persons evicted
from their homes in Ireland? Why has
the population of Ireland decreased from
S,S00,000 in 1916 TO 100000 to-day ?
Why are the Irish people still flying away
from their homes as from pest-house ?
Why are lreland's manufactures and COM
merce on the very verge of bankruptcy d?
Why? Because the iniquities of English
free trade-not the wisdom of God, as Lord
Carlisle said-have converted Ireland into
the fruitful mother of focks and herds"
because English free trade has killed out
our Irish manufactures, and because Ire
land has no power to put on a protective
tariff to give them a fresh start and to
nurture them.
Three years ago Mr.. Paruell declared
that the home-rule bill, then about to be
formulated for Ireland. should give to Ire
land the right to protect Irish manufact-
ureS-at least for a limited period-but so
SiSdt hdS tilS didIlh diOuStu among the
English "shopkeepers" and the Liberal
Golden Club free traders that he has not
dared since to say one word on the subject.
Between the struggle in Ireland and
that in which Mr. Hurd and his brother
free traders are engaged there is not one
particle Of similarity. In Ireland my
countrymen are struggling for protection
for Irish labor, protection for Irish manu-
factures and commerce, protection for Irish
homes; while Irish landlords, English
monopolists, and Mr.. Hurd's friends, the
Golden Club theorists, want free trade in
Irish eviction, free trade in Irish land,
free tradcin Irish labor, and a free market
for lrlsh manufactures in Ireland. .--Ertract
from lis reptg % C5nnessman Hard
Sacramento daily record-union., 1888-11-06
A FRENCH EPIDEMIC.
BoulapSerism Said TO bo Threatening the
French Republic.


French Republic.
PARIS November 5th.-Poliiically, Pari,
is quiet but expectant. Ganeral Boulangei
continues to be the observed of all others
There are fortv-nine daily papers published
in Paris. OF these twenty-six yesterday
had column or more about Boulanger.
The Figaro says Boulangism is a new ep
idemic which will eventually kill the Re
public.
NJ. Rance, in lie Matin, says Boulangel
day by day steadily gains in power. Every.
thing turns TO his advantage. His daugh-
ter's wedding has added to his prestige
Boulapger now poses on more than equal
terms with the Compte de Paris and Prince
Victor.
The Gdui9is says: SIT is the duty of all
Frenchmen 20 throw themselves heart and
soul into the Boulauger movement"
The journal des Debdts says: I'VE are
sorry for it, but we are Obliged to record
that Boulanger is now the man of the fu-
ture;" while the Temps adds, "Boulanger
now completely overshadows the Compile de
Paris and Prince Victor" The imperialist,
La Pdtrie, remarks, "At the moment when
the priest passed to the left of the altar dur
ing the wedding ceremony to read the first
passage from the gospel, Boulanger bowed
his head and made the sign of the cross.
This fact assures him 10000 votes"
All the radical papers, the Cri d., People
and the L Iatrdnsigue7at continue to praise
the General, and regard him as their idol.
The Etenment says Boulanger has now
signed his concordant with the church, and
his daughters wedding has become a sort
of political Te Deu1u