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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

The old cannon trucks now lie
moored in the Court House square
and the gun itself is safely slowed
away in some of the dungeons Of
the county bastile. This old piece
Of artillery has quite an interesting
history. A couple of hundred
years ago there lived a savage race
of people in this section ofthe coun-
try who had their headquarters on
the site of our beautiful Elk Point,
and they were continually at war
with neighboring tribes. Among
them was an old sachem by the
name of"Old Tweed" who was al
ways plotting war but never entered
an engagement on the field Of battle
himself. He would plan the CAM
paign, sit in his wigwam and through
couriers direct the fight. Among
the fercest of his warriors who were
always in the front Of battle was q
venerable chief by the name Of
Andy Osborne, and the history Of
the tribe relates many instances Of
his daring bravery Oh the bloody
field of carnage. Il. B. Wilson, Jno.
R. Wood ana Hance Murphey were
young chiefs of lesser renown, but
equally as brave and daring in the
deadly conflict.
In q neighboring county upon
the Red Vermillion there liy-
ed a savage tribe of giants whose
king was one named Col. Jolley.
"Old Tweed" took it into his head
to exterminate this tribe so at one
time he sent his warriors forth under
command Of Osborn, who attacked
the giants, massacred nearly the
entire tribe and captured the king
alive, and in his hip pocket was
found this cannon. Not knowing
the uses of such an instrument il
was strictly guarded and kept for
many years as a relic Of this fierce
and bloody struggle. About this
time also hourished a savage tribe
among the mountains of the north
known as the Richlandites- and rul-
ed over by a blo~od-thirsty FUSS BY
the name Of Gnat Kirk. Gnat had
frequently heard Of this pocket-pis-
tol and he coveted it muchly, 60 he
gather together his vast armies and
upon one dark night swooped down
upon the lowlands and captured
the gun without the loss ofa man.
Several years afterwards an attempt
was made to recapture it. An army
of ten thousand was fully equipped
and started across the bottom on;
this mission, bit about the tilh4l
they reached the foot hills Of the
mountains q terrible rainstorm en-
sued, creating i food which washed
the entire army into the Brule creek
destroying them from the face Of
the earth. Several weeks ago some
parties were excavating for . cellar
in Richland when this piece ofartil-
lery was found, exllumed and pre-
sented to the G. A. r.. Post Of this
city who now have il in charge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

The fremont House is taking the
lead, and don't You forgot it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

You should take advantage, Of our
large sale on 10 cent canned goods.
s. Il. TH0RNToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

Distress after eating, heartburn,
sick headache, and indigestion r
cured by DR.. J. H. McLean's liver
and kidney Pillets (little pills.) For
sale at Talcott's drugstore.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

If you feel unable to do your
work, and have that tired feeling,
take DR.. J. II. McLeans Sarsaparilla,
it will make you bright, active and
vigorous. For sale at Talcott's drug
store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

E~xcavating commenced Monday
for DR.. Talcott's new block.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

The most popular Imminent is the
old reliable, DIR. J. H. McLean's vol
canic oil liniment. For sale at Con-
ly's drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10
The Glorious Fourth.

Elk Psint had one Of the grand
est celebrations in its history ON last
Thursday, the 4th of July. The
day was splendid: mono too hot, or
too cold, aud before ten o'clock
streams Of people began pouring Into
town from the country, and il was
estimated that during the day there
was over 1900 people in the city
excluding those that lived here.
Capt. Godfrey, who had charge OF
the cannon. began firing that piece
at four o'clock in the morning, which
no doubt awakened the people for
miles around and brought them in
90 early. The program OF exercises
announced was carried out to the
letter to the perfect satisfaction OF
everyone. The parade was as fine
as we ever had, the music by the
Richland brass band was excellent,
the singing at the grounds was 81.
perb, the Grafton by Prof. Rowley,
af Vermillion was q mastery effort,
very appropriate and was received
with great enthusiasm. One Of the
most interesting features of the day
was the reunion OF Old Settlers, and
the organization Of an Old Settlers
Association. All who had come to
the county before 1872 were eligi-
bic to membership. Hon. e. B.
Wilson, 1858, was chosen president,
with a vice-presidsnt from each
township as follows:
Big Sioux, Adolph Mason, 1852;
Jefferson, Mike Ryan, 1850; Civil
Bead, Mike Curry, 1880; Prairie,
Dave Benjamin; Sioux Valley, Hen
~ Smith; Virginia, Jesse Aiken,
Rev. G. w. Freeman, Of Elk Point,
was chosed as chaplain of the asso.
citation. Hon. J. A. Wallace made
= short address recalling many in
stances of early history, and exhib-
tied the first flag and the first ballot
box used in the county, also a copy
Of the first paper published. He
also referred to a son Of Hon. Jos.
Labarge, the first white person born
in the county, who was to have been
present, but owing to his absence
in the Black Hills. failed to appear.
The races at. the fair grounds in the
afternoon were interesting and ex.
citing, and were conducted in a
prompt and satisfactory manner.
Elmer Stewards horse won the trot-
ting race, J. G. Bramer's the run.
ming race, and Fleming's "Billy"I
the pony ace The match game of
base ball between the Newcastle,
Neb. club and the Elk Point club
was won by the latter in q score Of
80 to 45. The foot race was won
by Eddie Wood. Taken altogether
this celebration was a grand and
glorious success and every one pres
ent at its conclusion went home per-
satisfied with the days enjoy
ment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

0hs
AndefsOn, A. Kurr, Lewis,
Busditch, Mary lnex, Lund, Anne O.
BamXa. Anne. tanning. h. G.
Coward, d. w. Meyers, Lewis.
Chaplin, W. z. Porte. Geo. w.
Chttdesr, Harry, Rue. i. 3.
IvshehaSen. Berthe. Stpfcme. Pasquino,
JohonsOn. Ollie,
Nhea calling lor he shove please ray adver,
cse6. Jas. FLxNxEkY. r. n.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

ESOR R~ENT.-Bids viii be received by the un.
3 dersigncd till Oct. 1st, 1881, for the cash rent
al Of the Hanson Farm. ten miles north OF Elk
Point. for two years from March LIST. 1880. The
right Is reserved to reject any or all bids.
PETER BuOwN,
ANDREW MART1N,
Administrators
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

Ladies' and Misses corset waists,
and also q new line Of coTssts 1t
Freemans' this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10
WALL PAPER.
A khseluts Cure.

Largest Stock of Wall Paper in
the city at the City Drug Store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Hoffman 4 Co. are inst receiving
: nice new line Of. millinery. Of tile
latest fashions. Call and 500 them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10
A. {. Mcllette, 3. q. Failnestock,
President. Secretary.
The WaHrOVn Fire Insurance Co.
OF Watertown, OAK.
PAID UP CAPITAL, 100000.


To our patrons, and the public generally:
We are aware that great prejudice exists
against Dakota Insurance Companies, because
In the past year or two some Dakota companies
have failed. and not acted honOrably towards
the Insured. We however. claim for the Wat
crtOwn Fire Insurance Company this difference:
All the companies that have failed were organ
tied under a law which did not require a secur-
ed capital. while the law under which we are
chartered cOMpels us to prt serve secure, and
undtMiDished Sl00.OO0 Ut absolutely safe and I'M
impaired securities. We have no desire to make
comparisons, but M investigation shows that
for the amount Mt risk, We possess mere secured
Assets. which are good beyond question than
most VI the old time companies which justly re,
tain the confidence Of the public.
Aside from all this, we are soon to beceInetw
states. and II our own Insurance institutions. or
ganized under the present law rs is ours. are dc
Hted the confidence a our own people. those
Who would come amongst us will naturally infer
thxt all other class of institutions are no more
entitled to confidence, and the good name Of the
" Dakota's will be hard to regain. II We
would prosper rs states, we must encourage our
home institutions. The Watertowm Is sound TO
the cOro-deserving Of your patronage, and Da-
kotians should help to build up instead of tear
Q all worthy institutions such as ours.
II you have a policy In our company we ask
you to renew II vt Its expiration, if you have
nOae, when you require Insurance see our agent
and have him write you u policy.
Yours Respectfully,
T.. Il. F%AHNEsTocK. Secretary.
E. G.. JOY, Agt.,
Elk Point, Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

The finest line Of parasols ever ia
the city ars just being opened q
Rinesrudis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-07-10

4, ! 81
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
READING IRON WORKS SUSPENDED.


Liabilities About 81. i.eoo. 0OO--owinr 10
Stringency in the Iron Trade.
PHILADELPHIA, March G-The suspension
Of the Reading iron works, one Of the laraes,
concerns Of the kind ia Pennsylvania was
announced yesterday.
The works are located IN Reading. and ara
owned by a stock company The prineipaI
offices are al 220 and 222 south Fifth street
this city. The liabilities are very heavy
Edward w Colt. the president Of the com
pany, declined 10 make a statement when
seen at his office He said that the company
suspended payment Monday, and that a meet
ing Of the creditors would BE- held on Tuesday
next A list OF the creditors Is now being pre-
pared. Many of the stockholders Of the COM
pany arc Philadephians
A dispatch from Reading says that the first
Judgment was entered against the cornuanv
10y the Reading Railroad company for
$4,000
The cause Of the failure is generally At
tributed TO the stringent condition Of the il ON
trade
About !, 500 men are employed in the works
at Reading. There are three rolling mills. a
steam forge, large machine shop and foun-
dry, rail works and one Of the largest pine
aud fiue mills IN the country
The Liabilities are said TO be about al 900.
OO0, OF this $500, 900 consists Of funded debt.
and the balance S400, 900, is due 20 various
parties, mostly for material purchased al
various times.
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

PHILADELPHIA, March 6-When the an
nouncement Of Jonn Wanamaker's appoint
ment as postmaster general was conveyed 70
aim he smiled blandly and said: why, has
it come already He took his watch from
his pocket, the hands pointing to l2;45 o'clock,
and continued briefly; Il hardly thought he
senate had met yet ''Can you make any
announcement as to your future plans, when
You viii leave the city or anything II that
sortPi Il have nothing to say, said the new
postmaster general. pleasantly. The generally
accepted plan which Mr.. Wanamaker is be-
leved to have fixed upon for the present is to
divide his time between public business in
Washington and his private business in Phil
adeIphia, giving 50 many days OF the week to
aseh
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

CHICAGO, March 6--Mrs. l. d. Merriman.
Of Allegheny City, Pa, who arrived in this
city Monday, was robbed Of s3, 200, either on
the train or while at the depot in this city.
Mrs. Merriman was on her way to Omaha,
Eeh, % go into the millinery business. In 4
small valise which she carried with her She
had $1,000 in bills, sewed in between the
lining and leather Alghting from the Lake
Shore train she went To the Palmer house "a
sae the trade and art display in progress
there While there some one called her at
tention TO her sachel. Il had been cut open
ON the side, and the money was gone She
knew that she had not been robbed in the
hl,sl, and suspected some one on the sleeping
car The police were notified, but as yet
have no definite clew.
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
ONE CENT.
FRESH EUROPEAN TOPICS
The Farnell Commission Still
Grinding Away.
DETECTIVES IDENTIFY PIGOTT.

His BODY WIN BE Inferred To-Day
Papers Found Among His Enerts win
BE Read Before the Commissioa--Yes-
terdas'- Testimony.
LONDON, March THE Parnen commission
resumed its sitting. A Arney General Web
ster narrated the facts in relation to Pigott's
communication from Madrid to Mr. Soames,
The Times solicitor He stated that another
etter from Pigott bad been received. It had
seen posted on March 2 This letter was sent
70 Mr.. Soames office for "Mr Ponsonby It
was not read it court
Presiding Justice Hammer decided that the
fact that The Irish World had raised money
Tor the Irish cause did not make the recipient
y the money responsible for the articles in
the paper, hut il was an important link in the
evidence referring 10 the distribution OF
newspapers melting to outrage He said that
the evidence proved that during 1880 and
1881 copies Of The Irish World were sent.
either directly or indirectly, from the Dublin
ledgue offices, and were found in possession Of
leagueofIlcials Evidence on this point was
admissible
The court assented TO Mr. Dillon going 90
Australia for his health
Attorney General Webster resumed the
reading of articles from Ths Irish World re-
ferring to Mr. Davitts action in connection
with the home rule movement lie also read
q speech made by Mr.. Dillon urging the de-
struction Of the police who were engaged In
protecting landlords
Presiding Justice Hannen protested against
Attorney General Webster reading Hansara
Feports Of anti-Parnel speeches made by
Messrs. Gladstone and Forster and other
raenbers Of the house OF comraons He said
that while these speeches were admissible az
evidence, they were Of no Importance.
A constable testified that ia 1882 Walsh
Consigned a number OF eases Of revolvars tGp
Ezan and Flanagan
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
PENNSYLVANIA pIsaRAcEp.
Drunken state Militiamen Create Terror
in Washington streets.

Drunken State Militiamen Create Terror
in Washington streets.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The Pennsylva.
mia troops became very disorderly yesterday
and at one time 1t looked as il there might
be serious trouble, A crowd Of the Key.
stone state militiamen had congregated on
street, between Eighth and Ninth, com
pletely blockading the thoroughfare and dai.
ing all pedestrians and drivers 70 attempt 70
pass the line.
A patrol Of police several times dispersed
them, but after while il was found neces-
sary to appeal to Gen. Hastings who ordered
Col Crawford, Of the Tenth Pennsylvania.
TO clear the street and keep it clear Ths
colonel detailed a company 70 charge up and
down the street with fixed bayonets, ana IN
this way the mob WIS broken up.
Most Of the rioters were partly intoxicated.
and they made themselves a terror to huck-
sters, keepers Of small stands and peddlers by
rihing them OF their goods and severely
handling them whenever they offered any
resistance
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
KANSAS CITY AT HoMr.
An rnlonl,eh fnr sennel.

NEw YoRK, March 6.-Artist Samuel J.
Cowley's advertisement for So, 900 worth Of
lost diamonds that never existed has turned
out rather disastrously tor him, as it has
caused his first wife, whom he had abandoned,
to put in an appearance with a warrant
charging him with bigamy She has been
living at No. 90 Bank street in the most at,-
solute want Cowley has not given her any
money for several months. He has left the
city. Mr.. Joseph II. Gardener, Mrs. Cowley'
brother, arrived here from Cleveland, o.
He did not know anything Of his sisters
troubles until he came, but viii now do all he
possibly can for her. He says he does not
know whether Cowley has any more wives,
but he does know that he married his sister
several years ago. Cowley has not been seen
since last FridaY
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

WASHINGTON, March --secretaries Bay
ard and whitney held farewell receptions 70
the employees in their respective departments
Secretary Whitney was surrounded by the
navy department chiefs Of bureaus To those
who expressed regret at his leaving Mr.
Whitney replied by telling them that they
had nothing 20 regret. Gen Tracy, he said 4,
was personal friead Of his, and ons whom
he knew would be well liked and respected
by the many department employees. Mr.
Whitney viii leave Washington for New
York on the sth inst Mr. Bayard has de-
cided 70 remain in Washington until the
middle of May, when he viii return to viii
mingtcn and practice Law.
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
lie HUMAN ~ EALLs
Newark Matinee Audience Horro
stricken by an Accident.

rtfhfson b3 an Accident
NEWARK, n j., March IA thrilling in
cident occurred yesterday afternoon during
a matinee performance at the Grand Opera
house heee The Austin sisters, Rose
and Aimee, had concluded their act upon tho
trapeze and Aimee prepared to flush her
performance by walking, head. down, across
twentY-four foot board elevated thirty
feet abore the auditorium To accomplish
this feat thick layer of rubber, saturated
with water 20 give il an adhesive quality,
was firmly fastened 70 the heel Of each boot,
after which the performer was hoisted to a
small trapezs bar, pendant from the board .
above.
The distance to the end Of the long board
had ben accomplished. Then for moment
the girl hesitated, and before the first back
ward step could be taken the right heel sew
cred its hold on the board, a terrified scream
followed, and Aimee fell into the net with.
the body half hanging over the side
The audience rose TO its feet in horror and
a rush was made fer the stage. But while
the tumult was at its height Aimee crawlesi
painfully TO the point Of the net nearest the.
stage and was assisted TO alight A dozen
hands helped her to a chair in the wings, and
the curtain was lowered
After half an hour she recovered sufficiently
to be removed TO her horel
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

WAsHINsroN, March IA great many
personal friends of Mr.. and Mrs Cleveland
called st Secretary Fairchild's home yeaal.-
day afternoon 70 bad tho ex x-presclant aud his
wife good-hy Many tender expressions Of
regret at thair departure from the city snd
good wishes Cor success and future happiness
we're uttered, and many Of Mrs CIeveaud's
Lady friends could hardly repress tears as
they shook hands and affectionatsly EN-
hracd her ami bnde hnr good-by The ex-
president, Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs Folsom aud
Col. Lamont and his family left toslay at II
a. m. ON special train over the Baltimoce
aud Ohio road
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

ALBANY, March 6.-The court Of appeals
handed down a decision in the case of Mary
Irene Hoyt against Samuel n Hoyt and
others, affirming Judgment with costs, the
costs to be paid. by the appellant, Miss Hoyt
This settles the disposition of Jesse Hoyt's
millions against his daughter The court
holds with the general and trial terms that
the rehearing before Surrogate Rollins was
an original proceeding, under section Z, ,4sl Of
the code, TO revoke the alleged illegal will,
and sustans his finding that the viii was
duly proved and that Mr.. Hoyt was Of sound
and dlsposing mind ON june 26 1852, the date
~ tho will
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

the inauguration proceedings, she found a
great deal Of confusion A number Of the
servaits who had been paid Off hearing that
their places were 10 be filed by others, took
french leave, while others were found grossly
Il 'o1 Gated. II appears that Mr.. Cleveland
hat lett lot Of wine in the cellar which the
departing steward had neglected to lock up,
and some Of the servants made themselves
merry with It 10 such an extent that when
Mrs Harrison came TO look after dinner she
found them not only unfit 10 do anything,
but rough and insulting Col Wilson was
sent for and he soon created a number Of
vacancies In the White House. New servants
were found in the morning, but at dinner
Monday night and at breakfast yesterday
the family hsua 10 help themselves.
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
TIE AMERICAN FscHEpulE.
Home Dates for Each CIub-Amendment.
TO the Rules.

Home Dates for Each CIub-Amendments
10 the Rules.
COLUMBUS, o., March 6-The directors Of
the American Baseball association met at
the Neil house All the clubs were repre-
sented The committee on constitutional
amendment submitted their report, which
was accepted.
The fourth amendment was very import
ant change and does away with the umpires
committee and delegates the appointment to
the president
The NTH amendment does away with the
word blacklist" and provides for list of
Ineligible players to be kept by the president.
The seventh amendment is in regard to
cities in which there is a League and an As
sociatiun club. There has heretofore been a
rule, where such was the case, for the Asso-
citation club to charge the same as the League
club. The Association club will hereafter
charge Association prices This benefits the
Athletics. There is a section in this amend
ment that each club can have ladies' day
when ladies can be admitted free. Saturdays
ounu<ays anu nOa.e4ssys aie omi1uod.
The celebrated bulldozing provision wa:
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

WASHINGTON, March e.--There was ras
diminution bus rather an increase OF the
crowds that have hsni possession Of the
Capitol for some days past. Long before
noon every seat and standing place in the
galleries was fllled and the corridors and
stairs were filed with people anxious to OBJ
tain even a peep into thu senate chamber
When Mr.. Ingalls, entared and took the seat
which he used 10 occupy before being chosen
as presiding officer he was greeted with a
round of applause frosn the spectators, and
tile like compliment was paid 20 Vice Presi-
sent Morton as he came inwfth the chaplain
The opening prayer had anusions 70 the
peaceful and hopeful change in the admin
istratiou of tho government
Evening journal., 1889-03-06
PleoTT's BoDY IDENTIFIED.

Pwpsrs Found. Upon Him wnI sooa. A -
pear Before the Commission.
MADRID, March 6s-Before theroyal court
Of inquest Inspector Quinn aad Sergeanh
Low, OF the Scotland Yard detective. force.
who had come from London for the purpose.
were closely examined by the presiding
judge, and submitted evidanoe which was ac-
cepted as conclusive IN regard to the identi-
lication of the body Of the recent suicide al.
being that OF Pigott. the famous witness and
perjnrer In The Times case.
The court then ordered that the papers and
personal effects found upon the hasly of the
suicide should be delivered TO the English.
detectives, who win return 70 London In time
to lay their testimony before the Plunell com
mission next Friday.
This evidence viii probably end the famous
Times case, unless the defendants succeed i'm
keeping the case open 90 afford them an op-
portunity not only 70 make clean defense.
but also to show up the whole. conspiracy
agninst them.
A post mortem examination was made ON
the body Of Pigott, the results Of which have
not been made public, The remains will bur
buried to-day
Evening journal., 1889-03-06

NEW YORK, March 6.-Robert Sigel, the
pension clerk, accused of forging pension
checks and accepting pay from pensioners for
official services, MAS examined before United
States Commissioner Shields. Mrs. Jennie
make mark on a 800 check purporting to
have been paid her Also, that Sigel aske-l
her to pay him for his services, and she paid
him or let HIM retain SO that was due her.
An application for reduction of bail was re
s'ssed snd Siscl was taten back 70 ludlow
Street ial pending further examination