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The Arkansaw traveler., 1889-06-08
In the Coils of \ Serpent.


In company with half breed, who
combined the vacations of a woodman
and hunter, stumbled one day on a
large specimen of the crotdhLs mutus,
slowly winding its way among the
leaf debris of the forest. For some
time il was difficult to discern the
scaly folds of the snake through the
brown mass Of decaying foliage, but
having reached clear spot the reptile
coiled around q low stump and pre-
pared for action. About yard of the
body next to the head was contracted
into numerous sharp curves not unlike
a corkscrew, while the yellow eyes
CLEANED with baleful light.
There was but little fascination
about these orbs, continues the hun
ter in the India Stdtesmdn, and no
installing the malignant intentions of
their owner. a stick brought within
reach of that mortal coil was struck
almost with the rspidity of lightning,
no matter how swiftly withdrawn.
This was effected by the instantaneous
Strengthening OF the short curves into
which this portion of the body had
been contracted. Even the willy mon
goose would have needed all his mar
velous agility to avoid the deadly
stroke ii once within range. The
reach was about yard, and the
assault was delivered horizontally
some six inches from the ground, di-
rectly toward the assailant. The hun
ter, who had hitherto kept a respect
ful distance, as he alleged the snake
could spring, was eventually per-
suaded TO approach sufficiently near
TO strike it with a ten foot pole.
At the first blow the heavy coils
relaxed from the stump and the crea-
lures appeared dead or stunned. The
writer at once grasped the neck about
two inches from the head and raised
the head partly from the ground to
examine it. AS though galvanized
ituo life by the touch, the crotalus
seemed at once to recover its energies,
and swiftly made couple of turns
around the thigh and right arm of
the would-be captor. The construct
ing power exercised was such that the
hand grasping the neck began to lose
pOWCA anu tuC IC11ILcu IuG
awkward predicament into which his
temerity had led him. Little could
be done with the free left hand, while
the "scaly terror" began slowly to
withdraw its head from the relaxing
grasp of the right.
For some seconds the trembling
woodman appeared deaf to entreaty
and could not be persuaded to apply q
moose or a Llama to the snakes neck.
The largest serpents become paralyEed
when properly noosed, and are readily
dragged along the ground, helpless as
log. Just as the snakes head seemed
about to ooze through the numbed
fingers the halt breed screwed up his
courage sufficiently to. apply the Llama
as directed, with the result that the
brute relaxed its coils and was dragged
down to neighboring stream, hung
up and skinned. 1t measured eight
feet five inches and was about as thick
i'm the largest part of the body rs the
calf of mans leg.
The fangs, which were carefully ex-
tracted, measured one and a quarter
inches in length, and were hollow to
within short distance of the point,
where, on the inner aide, lay the ORR
fee through which the poison was
elected by the action of the base of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Weaver. q lecturer on phrenology, IL in
the city.
Sheriff Anderson went to Beresford yesterday
oh Official business.
DR.. Mead tool a trip over the Big Muddy yes.
terday to see a patient.
Geo. Stephenson. late Of the Blizzard, made q
flying trip to our burg yesterday.
Mrs. II. j. Allen. Of Akron. was visiting in the
city yesterday. leaving for Sioux City this morn.
Ing.
Mrs. Clifton expresses herself a. greatly pleas.
ed with our city and its choice as u place Of res.
idence.
Mr.. f. T. Langly. a special insurance agent OF
Huron, was In the city yesterday on business.
We acknowledge a pleasant call from him..
Mrs. J. J.. Clifton, wife of the editor Of the new
paper. the Independent. arrived yesterday and
is getting acquainted with the people OF her new
home. The COURIER extends a hearty welcome
to our new eitizsns and neighbors.
Henry Nearman. Jr.. left last week for Esca-
NADIA, Michigan, to be gone three or four weeks
visiting with his grandmother and other rela-
tives and friends. The CouR1ER wishes Henry
. pleasant visit and q safe return to his Dakota
home.
Mr.. Wood, the junior member of the firm Of B.
G.. Wood & Co, proprietors Of that bright and
enterprtsing paper. the Hawarden Commercial.
favored US with a call last Monday. Mr. Wood
Is a pleasant, agreeable gentleman. Come
again.
Mr.. &c. Wade. one Of the editors and propri.
etors Of the CaIliope Blade. favored this Office
with a pleasant call last Saturday. Mr.. Wade
Is a bright young newspaper man, and the Blade
is cutting It's way among the numerous newspa-
pers of that section, in good shape.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

First publication March IS. 1889.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

HENRY MITCHELL, Attorney.
NOTICE Is hereby given that by virtue OF 4
lAspeeial execution issued out OF the district
court OF Union county, Dakota territory, TO !ne
directed, dated the 18th day Of Mach. A. d.,
1889, upon a Judgment and decree Gf foreclosure
rendered in said court on the 18TH day Of March,
AID. 1883, In an action wherein the Grand Detolif
PlOw Co, Of Dixon, Ill. IL plaintiff, and Hailce
Murphey Is Defendant, against said defendant
and in favor Of said plaintiff, for the sum OF Five
Hundred and Twenty and 2-lM tS510.25
Dollars debt and Thirty-iiye ts35.00 Dollars
costs and attorneys fees, and ordering ana de-
handing that the real estate hereinafter De.
scribcd be sold in the manner by law provided
for the sale Of real estate upon execution to pay
said sum and a~ccrling costs and appointing the
said sheriff of said county to make said sale and
report the salne to said court.
Therefore, by virtue Of said order and decree
Of foreclosure and special execution, l nave lev
after described. all and singular the appurtenan-
ces and improvements tberehIto or In any wise
appertaining, lying and situate In Union conn
~. Dakota territory, and described as follows,
tO-wit:
Lot No. nine (G) OF block No. six (6) Of the orig
inal town plat OF the city OF Elk Point. OF the
said Union county. Dakota territory, ana VIII
sell said real estate. or so much thereon as may
be necessary to satisfy said execution and pay
said sum, with accr,ing costs. to the highest
bidder for cash, ut the front door OF the cO,v,
house. In the city OF Elk Point. Union CT, ".
Dakota territory, ut the hour OF 2 o'clocs@ =. M,
OF and on the list day Of May. A. d.. "!
Dated this 18th day OF March, ~!
ANDREW DERSON,
Sheriff Of :?fiOn county, ID. r.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
ALSEN NEWS.

Last week NJ. J. Lehne took a load OF hogs to
town that averaged over five hundred pounds
apiece. Two Of them were young and would. OF
course. have been heavier when full grown.
That's the kind Of hogs raised in this county.
1t seems as il the farmers are in u hurry this
year. for they have already seeded In some Of
their fields, but as the cold northwestern winds
have again hardened the ground they may have
a chance to clean their grain before they go to
work again.
AN AMBITIOUS MAN. Professor Melin, who
has been treating all kinds Of ailments with cold
water baths and physical exercise, has left his
headquarters at Union Creek. He also repre-
sented himself as a preacher, but his v~ivifying
eyes speak differently than his tongue confesses,
and his quick temper has brought him In con-
tact with the sinful youth who might have look.
ed acrpss the room, Or let y smile play across
his c0shtc11ance II + mouse crossed the door.
There are people In the country who believe all
a stranger says, but all are not such. The bet
ter reasoner will judge more by a mans deeds
and actions than the loose words that may slip
from the individuals tongue.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The school exhibition given at
the Opera House last Saturday
night was another one ofthose please
ing entertainments, which we ar
glad to notice our citizens so much
appreciate and encourage. The ex-
hibition was given by the scholars
of the primary department Of our
public schools under the direction
of Mrs. Franc Vanmarter, the
teacher. Mrs. Vanmarter certainly
deserves great credit for the mastery
manner in which she managed the
little ones, and the little tads just
surprised everybody. The receipts
were something over $1,000 which
is to be devoted to the purchase Of
a "Globe" for the school room.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Notice.


The following services will be
held during this week and next
Sabbath:
The quarterly, fast day prayer
meeting will be observed in the
class room Of the NJ. E. church,
Friday at IL IN. Everybody will
be welcome. The first bell will be
rung at II 80 o'clock.
The second quarterly conference
will lie held Saturday evening at
the residence Of Mrs. J. II. Bryan.
All Of the official members are ex-
pected to be present. Come pre-
pared to make reports.
The quarterly meeting services
will be conducted by Rev. l.. Hart.
sough, P. +. as follows:
Sabbath at $50 o'clock, Love
Feast: at 1890 sermon by the P. Il.
to be followed by sacrament Of the
Lords Supper.
The young peoples meeting will
be held in the class room at six
O'Clock. At seven o'clock the regu-
lar evening services will be conduct
ed. d. RIFENBARK,
Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
4 Natural Product 81 California.

a Natural Product OF California.
II ID only found in Butte county,
California, and IN no other part Of
the world. We refer to the tree that
produces the healing and penetrat-
ing gum used in that pleasant and
effective cure for consumption, asth-
mn, bronchitis and coughs. SANTA
Able the king Of Consumption, J.
6. TalcOtt, guarantees Mnd sells il
for n. O0 : bottle. or three for e2.5O.
Blythe ne OF CALIFORNIA CAT
R-CURE. ali symptoms of .catasTh
~ dispellsd, and the diseassd N
- p6saage y speedily RESTORED - Z
hea3tAy oonditien. el.O0e pookege.
Bym1i clio. GlrcplaTs n.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
RlCHLAHD RIPPLES.

Miss Grace IIazen Is attending school at Rich.
land.
d.. NJ. Dickerson's pension has been raised to
Sl7 per month.
Louis Olson buried to-day a child born last
Saturday.
C.. f. Chamberlain has purchased a $40 cornet
and united with the band.
There was a very pleasant dance at Mfr. s.
Maynard's hospitable home by the river last
Saturday night.
We understand that Willie Freeman will
spend his school vacation at this place in the
role OF sportsman with 7. b. Strong, the veteran
niMrOd.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Eupspsy.

This is what you ought to have,
in fact, you must have it, to enjoy
life. Thousands are searching fol
it daily, and mourning because they
find it not. Thousands upon thous.
ands of dollars are spent annually ly
our people in hope that they may
attain this boon. And yet it may
be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to
directions, and the use persisted in
will bring you Good Digestion and
GUST the demon Dyspepsia and in
stall instead Eupepsy. W. Rocco
mend Electric Bitters for all diseas-
es of the Liver, Stomach and Kid
neys. Sold at so cents and 81. 90 per
bottle by ]. s. Talcott, Druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

A. o. Ringsrud's force of clerks
are busily engaged these days open
ing up boxes of new spring goods.
Ed. tarried in Chicago a few days
on his return trip from Washington
and purchased a very large and
complete stock of spring and sum-
mer goods.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Sherm. Thornton and Charley
Garfield went out duck hunting the
other day, and the story is told on
them that they shot two mud.hens
which fell on the ether side of the
lake, and they gave a boy so cents
to swim over and get them. How
ia it boys?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
First publicatjn1 March -. iss9.
SALE.


Territory aa,a. Sy IiSlsna IS II" a nas Jrdic GG' pIst,
W. :>,Hiinowlton.
u. D. Weed.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of an ex-
| my hands. issued ont of the clerks ONCE OF the
ath Judicial District, territory Of Dakota, IN and
for the county Of Union. upon a Judgment reil-
dered in said court on the nth day of February.
1881, and said Judgment has been revived by Or
der OF Hon. John y. Garland. presiding. Judge.
on the End day Of March. 1883. In favor Of w. A.
KnowltOn and against A. ID. Weed. ] have lev
led upon the following described real estate. to-
wit: =.
Lot 2. block "a OF the original townsite OF the
city OF Elk Point Union county. Dakota terrific
~, together with all app,Htenances thereto be-
longing.
And that I shall. on Wednesday. the 1st day
Of May, 1889, at the hour OF 70 O'clock. in the
court house, In the city Of Elk Point, Union
county, Dakota. proceed to sell Nil the right. Il.
tie and interest OF the above named defendant
ut and since the date OF said Judgment In and 70
the above descrihed property, to sats.dy *.id
judgment and costs, amounting 70 $1ao.85 TO
getler with all accruing costs Of sale and inter
est on the same fruan the nth day OF February,
public auction to the highest bidder for cash.
Dated at Elk Point, Dakota, this 18th day OF
March, 1859.
ANDREW ANDERSON,
Sheriff Of Union county. Dak.
Henry MITCHELL,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The midnight sign painter was
plying his work last Sunday night
Several buildings had some in ap.
propriate inscriptions upon them
Monday morning, and some not &C
inappropriate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Alcester, Dak., Mch., Is, 1889.
My wife, Honora Fennessey, hav.
ing left my home without just cause
or provocation, I hereby warn all
persons not to trust her on my &C.
count, as l will pay no debts Of her
contracting. EDWARD FENNfssEY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

SENATOR Ericsson and Col. Hines,
door-keeper of the council, deviated
from their homeward trip to Elk
Point, long enough to visit Pierre, and
elbow i'm the profits of the session
toward city lots.-Hnroh Star.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Teachers institute.

A teachers institute for Union
county will be held in the public
school building in the city Of Elk
Point commencing the 25th day of
March, 1889, and continue throus1:
out the week. Prof. J. G. Coaster,
Of Harold, Dakota, hsstI5een ap-
pointed conductor q: the institute.
The Union couyc Teachers Asso-
citation will senvene the first even
ing Of ~ Institute.
% ANDREW RING,
: Co. Supt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

John F. Reid has been honored
by appointment as Clerk of the
Court in place of Geo. Stephenson
late Of the Blizzard. Mr.. Reid was
endorsed by the bar Of this county,
and the selection is a fitting one, as
the duties of this Office fall into com.
petent hands.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

At a meeting held by the Union
County Scandinavian Farmers Tn.
ion, March 16, 1889, it was unani-
mously resolved, that ="
WHEREAS, the time is rea: at
hand when the electors. ~ South
Dakota will have to s31H or reject
the so called Siou4sSfalls constitu-
ton, and fully -salizing the impor.
lance Of t.. step to be taken, and
after carefully considered the said
doe<sinent, this association has re-
solved to use all honorable means
within its power towards the rejec-
ton Of the same.
W. believe that a state ~constitu-
ton ought to be az concise and
plain ~ practicable, and framed in
unmistakable language. That it
should not be self contradictory, nor
in any gifts provisions be in con-
fict with the constitution of the
United States; that it should be re-
pulsive to class legislation and
to all legislation that is tending to
abridge the privileges or immune
ties of citizens of the United States,
or to deny to any person Within the
border OF the state the equal pro-
lection under the laws. We believe
that q fundamental law should be
ouch as to constitute a sound, solid
and lasting basic for all good and
wholesome legislation in the future
In these and many other points W
think the Sioux Falls constitution
is seriously defective.
The secretary was instructed K
send copies Of the above resolution
10 the COURIER. Blizzard and Beres
ford Nrs for publication.
ANDREW Olson.
Secretary
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
4 Scrap Of Paper Saves Her Lite.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of
wrapping paper but it saved her life.
She was in the last stages of con-
sumption, told by her physician
that she was incurable and could
live but a short time; she weighed
less than seventy pounds. On a
piece of wrapping paper she read of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got
a sample bottle; it helped her, she
bought a large bottle, it helped her
more, bought another and grew bet
ter, continued its ISL and is now
strong, healthy, rosy, plump, weigh
ing lao pounds. For fuller particu-
lars send stamp to W. H. Cole,
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bot
ties Of this wonderful Discovery
Free. At J. s. Talcott's Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

"Ayer's Medicines have been sat-
isfactory to me throughout my
practice, especially Ayers Cherry
P~ectoral, which has been used by
many Of my patients, n Of whom
says he knows it saved his life
p. L. Morris, NJ. D., Brooklyn,
n. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

District Attorney Nichols, has
fitted up his office in elegant style.
New brussels carpet and an elegant
new carved oak desk, a new easy
chair, the woodwork newly paint
ed a cherry red, all contribute in
making it n of the finest looking
offices in the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Editor Clifton, after purchasing
the subscription list and good will
of the Blizzard, has concluded that
the name is too wild for his gentle
and modest disposition, so he has
quietly smothered the "BlizzorF'
and erected upon its corpse the
more modest appellate, "hdepen-
dent" So the &asrd is "aus &c
spield."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

VIII. M. Wixon has purchased
Chuley Wilson's fruit, tobacco and
cigar, and restaurant stand, and
will he fonnd behind the counter
there with a smile upon his hand
some face ready TO wait upon Gus.
toners. Will is a competent young
business man and will no doubt dc
o thriving business in his new quar-
ters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Geo. R. Freeman, Of Elk Point,
yesterday brought q fine pair Of
colts to Sioux City and shipped
them to q purchaser at st. Paul.
They were got from G. F.. Skaters
horse Perfection, and are 5 years
old. The price received for them
was reported to be 375O.-Jomnal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

1t is requested by the teacher OF
the primary school that all the
children of seven years of age, or
who will be seven before the close
Of the term, be present promptly on
the first day Of the term, which be-
gins one week from next Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The gallant lads and bonnie las
sies-"wearers of the green"-who
reside in Elk Point and vicinity
celebrated St. Patrick's day, with a
pleasant social dance at the Opera
House on Monday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The Sioux Valley (Akrc1J Jour.
nal comes to us this week with the
name of F. E. Cl;c;on at the mast
head. The 1nper makes a very
MISUNDERSTANDING under the new
management, and ought to receive
ne cordial support Of that town and
vicinity. The purchase Of the Biz
zard by Mr.. Clifton Sr. accounts for
this change.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

sLANDERED.
ny WILL. r. CHAMBERLAIN.

She had been slandered BY the cruel tongue.
Had felt the wounds deep-driven Of the slight:
Thus, the rose-blush morning Of her blooming
years
Was marked by isolation and by night.
In all her life no one had called her friend:
She climbed the cllff while others walked the
vale
And out upon the sea, lifc's beloved sea.
There never voyaged one connding sail.
But gazing In that dead, beloved face,
Those pensivc lips folded in holy calm,
The dark imperloas eyes half hidden
Meath their wealth Of fair. arched down.
I could have sworn by all the mystic seven
That the fed soul was as pure as heaven.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

We are indebted to Senator Eric.
son for a copy of Longs Legisla.
tive Handbook" a little book con.
tanning much valuable information
about Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Mott Bros. & Delaneys have de.
horned about a thousand head oil
their cattle within the past two
weeks. The %dehorning business
seems to be the correct thing among
cattle men nowadays.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The Methodist S. S. will give a
concert in the Opera House, Friday,
March. %. Everybody invited.
Admission 10 cents. No reserved
seats.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
MARRIED.

At the Presbyterian parsonage,
LeMars, Iowa, March 18th. 1889,
by w. Fahs, Mr.. Fletcher A.
Atwood, of Irreton, Ia. and Miss.
Minnie NJ. Wallace, of Union
county, South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Teachers' Examination.

There will be an examination
held April 1st, 1889, beginning ut
8 O'Clock a. M, Of persons offering
themselves as candidates for license
to teach in Union county. Said ex-
animation will be held in the pub
lie school building at Elk Point.
ANDREW RING,
Co. Supt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Union County, with an area of a
little less than twelve townships,
produces more solid wealth than
any county in the territory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20
Hon, Frank r, Aikens. ofCa

Hon. Frank r. Aikens, of Canton.
has been nominated by Pres. Har.
rison as Judge Of the 4th judicial
district to take the place Of Judge
Garland whose resignation takes eff
feet April LIST. rank looks every
inch a Judge and will fill the posi-
ton with becoming dignity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

MARR1ED-At the home Of Mr..
Shoemaker at Elk Point, March, 10,
1889, by Rev. l.. p. Sabin, Mr.. Is
rael Turner Of Cerregordo Co. Iowa
and Miss Anna Dora Rehm Of Ma
son CITY Iowa,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

The second quarterly meeting of
the NJ. E. Church will be held in
this city next Sabbath. The p. E.
Rev. L. Hortsough will be present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-03-20

Mrs. DR.. J. S. Talcott has been
quite i'll for the past week or ten
days, but we are glad to learn that
she is now rapidly improving.