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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
The iron Duke to his Soldiers.

SA ~ AAAS
DO your duty" were the words OF
Lord Wellington to his soldiers just
before the battle Of Waterloo and his
tory tells us how well they obeycd.
The same advica might properly be
given TO every living pan at this time.
There arc many men who would do
their whole duty in time Of val or
great need, but who sadly neglect 1t in
times Of peace, they would gla.tly risk
their lives for their country, but when
there Is no such great occasion, neglect
shcir plain simple duties 10 their God,
their families and themselves. 1t Is
not for want Of honor OF because they
do not l9vs their families, bat from
pure neglect; Is aD instance, statistics
Compiled by the national authorities
show that more deaths result from
bowel complaints than any other one
cause, kxcct. consumption, yet not more
than one family In six are provided with
medicines thai .Ytn!l relieve Or cure the
diseases. 1t Is the duty Of every mar
to look after these small matters ! and
protect their families, and they are GER
tainly at least, guilty OF criminal care
l~essness If they neglect to do so. No
ono can plead poverty in this instance,
as the best remedy there is for the pur-
pose only costs but 25 cents. The article
we refer to is Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. II is
a certain cure for cramps, collie, cholera
morbus, ~dysentery, diarrhoea. bloody
fiux, cholera infantum, and bowel com
plants in all its forms. No family can
afford to be without it during the sum-
mer months as great suffering and even
life may be saved by it before a phys'-
clan could be summoned or medicine
procured. Do not delay, but procure it
at once, before it is forgotten.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
How is 1t with YOU ?

DO you relish your food? Is your d.
gestion goods Are your bowels regnlars
Do you have . tired or languid feeling
Is your tongue coated? Does your
back ache? Is your skin sallowy Ii
your system is in a bad condition take
st. Pafrick's Pills, they will aid your
digestion, improve your. appetite, reg
ulate your bowels, correct your bilious
disorder and make you feel like a new
person.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
G.. I. & P. A., Cedar Rapids, Tow;

DR.. C.S. Hale, of Fairvicw, Oak.
makes a specially Of extracting and
inserting artificial teeth. All persons
wanting that class Of work will find
il 10 their advantage to call and sec
him. The doctor warrants n perfect
TT, first class teeth and fine work
manship. For spare, thin faced
people | apply plumpers to upper
plates, bringing out the natural con
tour Of cheeks and lips. i shall Wis.
it Elk Point, twice a month during
the year, stopping at Merchant hotel
Tuesday, June 5.
DIR. G. S. HAZE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
rns~rsarfnstmnm

Farmers and Dairymen take no.
tice, my BUTTERAND EGG pack
ing house in the Hoffman block
Elk Point, is now open for bnsi-
ness. / want all the BUTTER
AND EGGS / can get for which l
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. WIN. SLAUGHTER.
The b. r. & N. R'y announces
a series Of One FARE LAND ExcuR-
sIoNs from its Iowa, Minnesota, and
Dakota points to the principal land
~centers OF the West, Southwest,
South and Southeast. The dates to
be March 6 and 20, April 3 and "a,
May s and %, and June 5 and 10,
1883.
For rates, limits of tickets, routes,
time, and information, call ON or ad-
dress any ticket agent Of the COM
pany, or
j. e. HANNEGAN,
CT & P. A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

Freeman Bros. are headquarters
for Dried Fruits, such as Silver
Prunes, California Prunes, Prunclls
Cherries, Apricots, R~aspberries and
al staple fruits besides.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

SPHINX, D. T.

Sphinx, D. T.
1Catchyn weather for farmers.
Sphinx Justice mill mas little to
grind Of late.
Sensible people take their County
paper to get local and County
news.
II il now quite probable that
Sphinx Center will not get the Coun.
~ seat this year.
Fairness are taking their cattle
ever into Iowa to get them herded
this summer.
.G n. 81 Sioux Valley, struck
,the kew note. Sphinx Or Prairie il en-
titled to the next County commits
sioner in third district.
I. D. Davis is figuring for a big
barn.
A. Martin a Brulo Creek prosepr-
ous granger has commenced a fine
residence; there will be any amount
Of building aud improving this
year.
w. H. Bly, one Of our get-up and
git farmers was making the mud
fly one day last week. When asked
@ H&EH = 49, - ELa-
what was up he said shat new
boy, that only, child tips the beam
Of 81 pounds and lie is a Joe dandy
aud is all O. K"
The slowly coming spring has
been hindsred in its move
ments by the rains Of a week or two
but now the wheat, grass and other
vegetables have taken a rapid
growth and grangers are CORES
pondingly happy and content.
Corn planting is a thing Of the
past for 1888 in this locality and we
can have time TO talk politics.
Uncle Scott a level headed old man
says he can't 9 the policy in as
sessing land at Z it's value aud live
stock at its full value and gives very
good reasons. Hundreds Of acers
Of land are held by non resident
men for speculation. II these spec
ulators' land is assessed too high
they appeal to the County Commits
sioncrs and get their valuation re-
duced, generally below the adioin-
ing land Of bona-fide tiller Of the
soil. The farmers are working hard
u acuumulate q few head Of cattle
and horses with but q little erconr-
agsrnent from our County Dads;
anysgranger that has sold or has
tried to sell cattle III the spring for
cash has failed to realize their assess
ed value AZ far as his knowledge ex-
tends he had considerable to say
about assessing the merchants, bank
ers, &c. The farmers are paying
heavy taxes and the majority Of
them cannot see why they are oblig-
ed to wallow their teams through
the sloughs and creeks year after
year. One Of my neighbors was
called out to work on the road by a
road snpervisor,to go nearly two
miles to pillow and scrape on a hill.
lie had to 90 through n bad mud
hole to get there he wanted to fix
that place and,did but the Road
Supervisor wouldn't give him a
receipt. II the roads were worked
when they were not passablo and
do good honest work our roads
would soon be passable. Some of
the road supervisors are like the lit
tie girl who said she Ind been bap.
tised twice. Why is that? Oh the
first time it didn't take good.
Hon. G. X. Davis Of Minnesota get
there with both feet April IL, 1888.
HE speech ought to be read by every
person in Dakota. He is solid fol
our noble territory. +. w. X.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

We are receiving new goods for
spring trade, every day md prices
will be found right ut all times.
Give US q call. A.. O. Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
TETTER AND

The itching and smarting of these
diseases causes almost perpetual mis-
cry, but that can be relieved almost in
stantly by applying Chamberlain Eye
and Skin Ointment, and its continued
application has cured = great many
bad cases. Try a % cen box and you
will be surprised as well as delightea
with Its effect.
For Sale BY II. =. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

Freemans are positively going to
close out the entire line Of their pres
ent stock Of dress goods at lawful low
prices. Now is your time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

0une 81 james g. Blaine's friends
- acsing the fool BY trying to make
nppeax that MI. Blaine il still in
~ asads = : candidate for Presi.
&snt lfr. Blaine said re would
~ undsr any circumstances allow
name p come before the Nation
sp1bliosn Convention al Chi
y that connection, and Mr..
tesfs 90 ! maj, that il in the
s2t ~ usfng idle words. He
no1ntwhet 10 sid Al the same
l1ne 70 did not say that he twas
lefpalics." You may count on
m1efng his hearty and active
pogt = ne nominee Of the Chi
souvsntiou, whoever he may
Thls = ~ kind ofa man Jim
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

For Hats and Caps of all styles
and descriptions for spring and sum.
mel wear. Call ON A. O. Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
What Am I 10 Do?

A few ladies cloak's to dispose OF
at a very low figure A. 0. Ringsrud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

nay ~ necessary for James
1lklae i asain decline to b d
ldAts ~ President. II seems
sslIat I AeSssaEs soale fools who can
pst ~snlsrssand the simplest and
lalnsst English language.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

Losr..-A silk mitten. The same
was lost on the street between my
Office and my residence. / will
suitably reward the finder Of the
above if left at my office.
A. D. KELLER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

coanty has quite !
oIiidd hsht % III hands.
~ ion = issne i whether
)! 1nd Psstigrew win manipu.
machins q sx-Judge Pal
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

R0noa Dsnsocrat has changed
y rouca Mad. Mr.. Gus.
re1E y the new editor and
prieltCr. The politics Of the con-
r1ars 1dimsnycrat,' just the same
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

~ NstlniIIion Rspadsican came
= ~ wesk under new propri-
~ and editorial management.
sMeDsrs Chalfee and Dr.. Burdick
Iheve stepped down aud out and Mr.
IA b. Wiley y q the helm. Mr..
W. = \ smooth and graceful writers
aud under his able management
~ Rspxbl;can will no doubt retain
n pssssnt high standing among Da-
koea newspapers. We are sorry to
- ~ paper carried off into the
democfatic ranks. The new prop.
netos announces that the Republi-
a. viii b aIndependent Republic
the correct translation oil
Whieh = democratic. Usually these
'ioO-celled independent republican
Alitcts set themselves up as public
eenson Of the republican party al
Weys parading the faults and never
Saying anything good Of the party
Itis on the same principle Of
heralding The faults and shortcom.
Ing d your friend 70 his enemies
ButsNs hope the Republican may as
mime ! milder form Of sIndepent.
Rsplblicanism,n than chat above
dSpieted. The CouRIER extends fra,
tasnal greeting 70 the new editor
"a Wishes him success commen.
urnta with HI vigorous per.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such a revival Of trade at J. S. Tai.
cott'a Drug Store as their giving
away to their customers Of SO many
free trial bottles of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Their
trade is simply enormous in this
very valuable article from the fac.
that it always cures and never dis
appoints. Coughs. Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group and all throat and
lung diseasese quickly cured. You
can test it before buying by get
ting a trial bottle free, large size 81
Every bottle warranted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-05-23

The dandy and fine line Of under
wear is at Freeman Bros. They can
save you lots Of money by going
there for your goods.
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

HUNTS REMEDY
ELfEVEs the Kidneys;
RELIEVES the Liver:
2'if ESTOREs the Life
SOLD UNIVERSALLY,
NJ AEEE

Ir ti- city. oct. u, by Rev. b. {. ~ cnfworih.
Charles j. Na-hhuu, of biIiltcijurrt.-il Mas,
aht M4~- t!H--i2 u D.c6cy, pt Belfast
~ >"rthpoT oti l3. by NJ q. I'm, ESD. David
DrdWay, Of IincaIn,iie, an Miss LmiI \
Moody, OF Nprtmort.
In >tar-mont, Oct ], r;n.k taldcrwood of
Providence, Il. l., fnruvlly of Hope. and l.v:e =.
FERRY, OF Ntar-mOnt
Ia Rochland, Or-. 10. Bartholomew Donahuc, OF
Hurricane, and Sarah Cnughlin, Of Ninalhtyen
In Rockland Oct. =. ulri,- c. / Int ami Nellie.
O. lngra!am, botn of RnckiaHt
In Thomaston, 81. Z. Charles iuchoniiicl,. uG
Thoma -ton, am da II Collamorr, Of Friendship.
IN Washington. DOT. 9. Edgar b. Couure, of a y
Pleton. and Edlth ". Dixon, of Union.
In Rockland, Oct e. Fuller G. Backin4ton and
ita l.. smith. both + Rock lani
IN HockIan',, Oct. Is. Arthur 4. btc kingIun aud
Ahble Is smith, i'ptn "f Rocklani.
In Ru"klaud, Oct. !, George l.. >tagtr. of st.
Paul, MINI, and Mrs. Emma II. It. tair. OF chi.
cago, IN,
In Fairbault, OCT. ;, Charles L. Lowell and Mary
+. House.
In Thomastun. oct. }. Will, X. Jordan. of Mcr-
rmac, Mass, and Bertha A. Copeland, of Warren.
At Owls Head, soIth ThomaSton, oct. l. Chas.
+. loung and Edith pemuth, both OF Rockland.
In Cincinnati, sept. -, Charles I. Jay, formerly
Cincinnati
In Rorkland, sept. 2G, Frank ". Robbins ana
Bertha NJ. FISK, both Of Rockville.
In Deer Isle. sept. y, iioratio L. Prince and
MIRA /. Rich, both of Deer Isle.
Ia Ellsworth, oct. 3, Joseph +. Mercer, of Han
cock, and Mrs. Mary f. Nies, Of Ellsworth.
In Ellsworth, Oct. 9, Capt. John III. nryereuX
and Miss Nellie ID. Farnham. both OF i'enolscot.
In Oriani Oct. , Joseph Il. Proctor, Of Revere,
Mass, and Miss Hattie A. Rich, Of Orland.
In Buehill Oct e. Or. Rufus Z. Grindle and
Miss Lula +. McIntire, both Of Buehil
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

WALDO ssh Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, on the second Tuesday of October, 1855.
MARK 5. STILES, JR., Guardian on the estate Of
ANNIE J. COOK, minor heir of WILLIAM IL.
COOK. late of Hampden, in the County of Pcnob-
SCOT deceased having presented his first and final
account of said estate for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully, in the Republican journal,
printed in Belfast in said County, that all persons
interested may attend at Il Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tucsdayof Novem-
Der next, and show cause, if any they have, why
the said account should not be allowed.
GEO. +. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest :-BoHAN j. FIELD, Register
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

WALDO ssh Court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast. on the second Tuesday of October. 1883
JAMES LEWIS. Guardian on the estate of ORA
DEL OVERLOOK. minor heir of BICkFORD
OVERLOOK. late Of Liberty, in said County, de
ceased, having presented his second and final &C
count of said estate for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican journal,
printed at Belfast, in said County, that all persons
interested may attend at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday of Novem
Der next, and show cause. if any they have, why
the said account should not be allowed
GEORGE l.. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest :--BOHAN Z. FIELD, Register
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18
PROBATE NOTICES.


At a Prolate Court held i: Belfast within and for
the County of Waldo, en- the second Tuesday of
October, \. ID. 1883.
ELIZA \. PERKINS, daughter of EDW ARD
IL PERKINS, late % Belfast, i'll said County of
aldo, deceased, testate wing presented 4 petit
tion That she may be appointed administrators de
bpnis non, with the will annexed, of the estate of
said deceased.
Ordered, That the said Eliza A. give notice to
all persons intere 'ted by causing copy of this or
der to he published three weeks successfully in the
Republican journal, printed at Belfast, that they
may appear at 1 Probate Court, to be held at Bel
fast, within ard for said County, on the second
Tuesday Of November next, at ten of the clock be
fore noon, and show cause, if any they have why
the prayer Of said petition should not be granted.
GEO. 4. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest --DoHAN J.. FIELD, Register
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

WALDO Ssh court of Probate, held at Bel
w fast, the second Tuesday of October,
leSS. ABNtR w. FLETCHER, Administrator on
the estate of MARY PERRY, late OF Burnham, in
said County, deceased, having presented his first
and final account OF administration Of said estate
for allowance.
Ordered, That notice thereof be given, three
weeks successfully, in the Republican journal,
printed in Belfast in said County, that all persons
interested NAV attend at Probate Court, to be
held at Belfast, on the second Tuesday of Novem,
Der next and show cause if any they have, why
the said accoun. should not be allowed.
GEO. 4. JOHNSON, Judge.
A true copy. Attest :-BOIIAN p. FELL Register
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18
DIED -


In Morrill,, oct. l3, Timothy Heath, aged about
IS years.
In Morrill,, Oct. IA, Lois J. Hatch, Wifc of Barak
Hatch, aged about 81 years.
In Penobscot, Oct. s. Mrs. Betsey Leach aged 50
years and 10 months.
In Camden, Oct. ), Lucy r., wife of ". q. Adams
aged 5S years, 10 months and 6 days.
In Rockland, Oct. :, Ella Eatelle daughter of
George ID. and Hattie T.. Hayden, aged year and
4 months.
In Ninalhaven. Oct. 5, Adriel f. smith
In Rockland, Oct. 4. infant daughter of john ii.
Lewis
In Ninalhaven, Oct. ,, Ilha,ta, wife of NJ. II.
Morseman, aged ~ years, ! month and 26 days.
In Washington. Oct. ,. Mary C., widow of Henry
Sukefurth, aged - years.
In Washington, Oct. , Sabrl, wife of Obed Luce,
aged 20 years
In Nnalhaven, sept. 90, Charles Calcrwood, son
of Il. L. Lane, aged months and days.
In Augusta, Sept. a. Benjamin kittred5c, of
NlnalhaveD, aged Is years.
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18
Commissioners Notice.

I'VE, the subscribers, having been appointed by
w George +. johnson, ESD, to receive and eN :
anime the claims of creditors to the estate of
FRANK ROBBINS, late of Scarsmont, deceas
ed, represented nsolvcnt, do hereby give notice
bring in and prove their claims; and that we shall
attend that service at the residence of A. q. Cas-
well, in Searsmont, on the first Saturday in Novcm
bcr 1888, and the first saturday in May, 1882 at
one O'Clock in the afternoon of each day.
Dated at Scarsmont. the nth day of oct, 1883.
A. q. CASWELL, Comrs. of
3wl2 5. S. BEAN, Insolvency.
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
L concerned that she has been duly appointed
and taken upon herself the trust of Executrix of
the estate of
MOSES L. POLAND, late Of Morrill,,
in the County of Waldo, deceased, by giving bond
the law directs; she therefore requests all per
sons who are indebted to said deceaseds estate to
make immediate payment, and those who have any
demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settle
ment to her. MARY +. POLAND.
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
i concerned, that he has been duly appointed
and taken upon himself the trust of Administrator
of the estate of
NORTON p. PARSONS late Of Liberty
In the County of Waldo, deceased, by giving bond
as the law directs; he therefore requests all per
sons who are indebted to said deceased estate to
make immediate payment. and those who have any
demands thereon, to exhibit the same for settle
mcnt to him. JOSEPH BON NTDN.
The Republican journal., 1888-10-18

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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-27

CoNKLING being dead, Il forged let
ter of his is unearthed to do duty
against the republicans i'm loNS. This
letter purports to have been written
in 1864, and TO have reference to pre-
vost marshalship and bounty frauds
in which James G. Blaine was in
volved. Anyone who will, can be-
lieve such baseless fabrications, but
no one will, who has any personal
knowledge of Mr.. Blaine. Mr..
Blaine's. great popularity with the
masses, and the part he is to take in
the present campaign, is most ter
ribly dishearteniug to the democracy,
and they damn him upon principle
whenever and wherever his head ap-
pears upon the surface of events. The
democrats are certainly in straits
when letter twenty-fOur years old,
purporting to have been written by
Blaine's worst enemy, now dead, is
made to duty against the republican
party in campaign, in which Mr.
Blaine is no candidate. Salt won't
save such a case as the democracy
presents to the country this year OF
grace 1855.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-27
REDUCING THE SURPLUS.

The disposition of the surplus in the |. S.
treasury engages the attention OF our states
men. bit a more vital question has our at
tention. and that is the reduction of the Sur
plu~ CONSERVATIVES Since the discovery
and Introduction Of Dr.. Kings New Di>COy-
cry for CONSUMPTION. there has been a
marked decrease IN the mortality from this
dreaded disease. and it is possible to still
further reduce the number OF ConSunptiveS.
bottle of Dr. Kings New Discovery and
using according to directions, upon the ap-
nrarancp of the first symptoms. such as a
Cough. a Cold a Sore Throat a Chest, or
Side Pam. Taken thus early a cure i
guaranteed. Trial bottles free az all drug
stores. DreiS,. Thompson " Co.'S whole
sale ~ 9-21-ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-27
PRESIDENT or TIE CONGRESS OF
AMERICAN PHYSICIANS AND
SURGEONS.
ST REGIONS.

The first triemnial session of the
congress of American physicians and
surgeons, just held AZ Washington
was attended by about five hundred
medical experts, representing eleven
medical societies, each Of which is de
voted to some speciality. We give a
portrait of the eminent man hOnOred
with the presidency of this great and
important gathering.
John :. Billings was born in the
state of Indiana, in 1888. After pur-
suing a course of studies at Miami
university and the Ohio Medical col
lege, he began in Cincinnati the
practice of his profession. The break
ing out of the war cham ed the course
OF his life, and in 1861 he was APP
pointed acting assistant surgeon in
the United States army. He was in
charge of the hospitals in Washing
ton, ID. c., and then served with the
army of the Potomac. In 1864 he be-
came connected with the surgeOL-
generals office, Washington, and in
1876 was appointed surgeon with the
rank OF major in the regular army.
DIR. Billings is medical adviser OF
John Hopkins hospital, Baltimore,
and is lecturer on mu icipaI hygiene
at the John Hopkins university. He
is member Of many scientific socie-
ties in this country and abroad. IN
1851 he received the honorary degree
Of IL. d. from the university at Ed.
inburgh. His contributions to the
periodical literature Of medicine a,e
numerous. Perhaps his greatest
work is the index catalogue OF the
library of the surgeon-generars office
which is now being issued.