Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-01-09

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| "A Chamberlain special says that a
number Of Indians were in the city last
| Wednesday trying to dispose OF blankets,
etc, that had been given them by the gov
| ernment. The savages evidently have
great faith in Dakota's balmy weather.
-Winfred has a horse importing COM
pany lately organized that received it's first
carload OF imported horses last week. The
company is composed of E. G. Rice, pres
ident; F. A. Rice, secretary: aud c. A.
Duel, treasurer; all of Winfred.
| Tho Chamberlain Democrat remarks
that the farmers of Brule county are be-
, coming better fixed as the years roll by
and are able to take better care OF their
stock and to have mo.e nome comforts for
their families.
One of the topics of conversation in
political circles at Bismarck is the action
| Of the retiring board of county commits
| missioners in reducing the salary Of the
district attorney from 81, 200 to $400 per
year.
The Methodists have just closed very
successful meeting at Rowena. Some
forty one were converted and have united
| Mrs. l.. Hartsough conducted the meet
ing.
-McCormic's Blues and Bayard's Reds
played game of base ball at Fargo
Christmas day. At the end of the four
teenth inning each side had scored one
run and darkness made the game draw.
The Deadwood Pioneer reminds the
superintendent of the street railway that
there is nothing in the inter -state COM
merce law prohibiting the issuing Of IAN
nuals" to newspapers.
Minnesota has bad boy. His name
is Frank Miller. Last Sunday he attempt
to blow up the only church in the place
with black powder, but only succeeded in
burning himself.
News has been received in Bismarck
of the death Of W. B. Bell, which occurred
in Draytone, Fla, ON Christmas day. Mr..
Bell was treasurer of Burleigh county for
six years.
An effort will be made this winter to
have law passed requiring chattel mort
gages.to be filed with the several town
cisSks instead " with the register of deeds
Thirteen Huronians have received
gold watches for Christmas presents, and
the Times claims there is not Waterbury
agency or 99-cent counter in the town.
The new Chicago and Northwestern
telegraph wire between Huron and Tracy is
in use. This additional wire gives Huron
direct communication with Chicago.
The civil calendar will be taken up in
district court at Deadwood after January
1, and another effort made to clear up the
docket of at least part Of the cases.
Custer Fire and Hose company No.
contemplates erecting building, the low
or part to be used by the company and the
upper part to be used for hall.
--C. ]. Cotter, Of Elkton, has challenged
O. H. Smith, the champion heavy weight
OF Dakota, to fight for $50 side and
percentage Of the gate receipts.
The ladies having in charge the Bis
marck reading room contemplate throwing
il open to the public at an early date with
. sociable and reception.
The Turner County bank At Hurley
has been purchased by w. H. Robertson,
who will take possession February l, 1859.
Emmett Cole, Of Columbia, has
moved his family to Aberdeen and will act
- deputy under Auditor Hedger.
&C. E. Aiken has been commissioned
postmaster of Brookings, in place Of c.
w. Hastings, resigned.
William Turner, one Of the pioneer
residents Of Turner counry, died last We'd
nesday at Turner.
The editor Of the Herold Star dished
up locals TO his readers last week in the
form Of rhyme.
The old soldiers of LaGrace and vi
cinitv are taking steps toward organizing
G. A. r. post.
The last brick ON the Northwestern
bank building at Aberdeen was laid last
Saturday.
Tho permanent improvements made
in Brookings the past year foot up $70,-
600.
Out Of fifty-six bachelors In Pierre
only six have been married during the past
year.
The new Milwaukee depot at tAberdeen
win be ready for use February l.
The ice shipments from Ordway and
Columbis will begin the first Of next week.
The bob sled business In the territory
bids fair to be almighty poor this winter.
The city jail at Aberdeen il being
thoroughly renovated and refurnished.
The newspapers Of Burlington are just
nov vaging red-hot war Of words.
--All outstanding registered warrants Of
Hand county have been called In.
Burglars and sneak thieves are COM
ing 10 the front at White.
--DeAdwood wants Are bell Of at least
2,000 pounds weight.
The dog nuisance is increasing 1t
Dsodwood.
- New Systen sf Ielegraphing.
Boston Adrertiser: A new system Of
telegTaphing has been prepared by DR.. J.
H. 1oeers Of Warrington, d. c., which, Il
10 clained, viii render the telegraphing Of
msssaess cheaper than mailing. This sys-
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