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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

In 1888, a bill for enforcing the
tariff was passed and signed. South
ern members, except John Tyler, Of
Virginia, refused to vote against it.
1t drew out much angry discussion,
and was afterwards named the
"bloody bill"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

Master Willie Talcott has been
confined to his bed a few days. With
bilious fever.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
THE COURIER:
Kai1hts q Pythlu.

Odd Fellows Hall. OscARL L. BLAND. C. G.
J. W. ELLIs,K OF Z 4 C
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

A BILL has passed the Legislature
fixing the salary Of county auditors
as follows: The salary shall be
$500 for the first 1000 inhabitants
and one hundred for each additional
thousand. Provided the salary shall
not exceed $500 in counties where
the population does not exceed
10000; $1,000 where the population
does not exceed l2,oO0;'s1,2UO where
the population does not exceed 90.
600: and in no case to exceed 81 500.
The population shall he determined
by multiplying the vote cast for
governor at the preceding election
by five. The auditors salary in this
county according to the last falls
vote will be $500, but will not affect
present incumbents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

A bright girl baby was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Smith of this
city, last Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

Henry Henkin is now in Chicago
buying a large stock Of spring ahd
summer goods, which will be here
in q short time. His long exper-
fence in buying is a sufficient guar.
antee to the public that more goods
can lie bought for the same amount
of money than ever before. Call and
see US. HOFFMAN & Co,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

Last Friday evening about six
teen couples Of married people gath
cred themselves together iuto four
sleigh-loads, and, after supplying
themselves with an abundance Of
the palatable species Of the mol.
lusk tribe and all the usual adjuncts,
such rs cake, crackers, celery, etc.,
sped their way to the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Mosier, of Civil
Bend, whose house is a model farm
house. On the ground floor are a
hastily arranged parlor, sitting room
and dining room, all connected by
folding doors. There are also a con-
venient kitchen, pantry, closet, and
bedroom on this floor. The upper
floor is divided into halls and bed
roorns mostly, and the house is fur
nished throughout. The guests at
once made themselves at home, pass
ing away the evening in social
amusements, varying to suit the
tastes Of those present, MIR. Mosier's
fingers are very nimble on the vio-
lin, and he, with others assisting, af-
forded an opportunity for those
who delight in keeping time to the
merry music Of the waltz, to do SO.
The repast was such as even kings
might covet, and it was not until
st. Valentine had raped at the
door that the guests bethought
themselves to depart for home. Ev-
erybody lett, heaping showers of
praise on the entertaining host and
hostess. The only cause Of regret
was that night did not last all day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

Pronounced Hopeless Vet Saved.
From a letter written by Mrs. Ada
Z. Hurd Of Groton, s. D., we quote:
"Was taken with a bad cold, which
settled on my Lungs, cough set in
and finally terminated in Consump-
ton. Four doctors gave me up say
ing l could not live but q short time.
gave myself up to my Saviour,
determined il I could not stay with
my friends on earth, | would meet
my absent ones above. My hus.
band was advised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. gave itAtrid,
took 10 all eight bottles; il has cured
me and thank God | ain now I well
mud hearty woman" Trial bottles
free at ]. 8. Talcotts Drug store
rlcgular-sixe- se and Sl.tO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

Capt. A. D. Keller made a bust.
ness trip to Des Moines, Iowa, last
Monday, returning Wednesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

Next Sunday marks the ono hum
dred and fifty-ninth anniversary Of
the birth Of Gen. George Washing
ton. He was born Feb. %, 1882, in
Westmoreland county, Virginia; his
father died. when George was eleven
years old; his education included
the common branches, geometry,
and trigonometry; surveying was
his favorite study and work; he cast
his first vote at Alexandria in 1854,
and his last in 1893; was sent to car
ry a message to the French COM
mander in the west by Gov. Din
widdie in 1853; was elected COM
mander-in-chief June Is, 1875; was
made speaker Of the constitutional
convention on the second Monday
in May, 1857; was elected president
of the United States on the first
Wednesday in January, 1888; de-
livered his farewell address in Sep
tember, 1886; died December IA,
1893; is buried at Mount Vernon;
| old tomb visited by Lafayette in
1924; was moved to the new vault,
built after his own design, August
10, 1881. The inscription over his
tomb reads: II am the resurrection
and the life. He that believeth in
me, though he were dead, yet shall
he live" Through life he was "Tbe
FIRST, the last, the best; The Cincin'
natus Of the West" Peace be to
his ashes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

HCUIItuIy " ACCA'
The latest talks--about the biz
card.
Mr.. Eddie Fickbohm who had the
misfortune to be sick u second time
from the mumps. is now about again.
Some time past a lyceum was
started in Dist. Al. The society
now has about thirty members end
has some rousing times.
W. regret that Mr.. John Lass, the
teacher in the East District" has
been i'll for some time on account Of
humps. Hope he will soon be well.
Mrs. Lynch, Of Garryowen, who
has been very i'll, is now slowly re.
covering. Her son, Jas. Lynch, Of
Montana, has been here to see her.
He will depart for his home soon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20

To the question, which is your
favorite poem? there may be q great
variety Of answers; but when asked,
which is your favorite blood-puri-
fer? there car be but one reply
Ayers Sarsaparilla, because it is the
purcst, safest, and most economical.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-02-20
Public Sale.
! will sell at my farm, seven miles west OF Elk
Point, on government road. on
Tuesday, February n, 1891.
the following stock, viz:

80 HEAD Of
Including cows to come In and cows
with calves by sides. yearlings. two-yearOlds.
and one three. old durham bull.
Terms Of Sale.
All SUM under $40. cash. Over that amount
= credit OF ten months will be given, with ap-
proved security. interest at Eight per cent.
Il. w. COOK.
A. BOVEE. Auc.
FREE LUNCH,
SPHINX BREVITlES.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE BY
w. J. QUINN,
40 Montgomery Street.
40 Montgomery Street.

selected list of some choice Richmond lots
that are offered very cheap. The lots are graded,
and the streets are graded and macadamized,
and the Point L0b0S- sewer assessment is
paid thereon. They are elevated and well To-
Gated and with nice surroundings, well built
residences, lovely marine view and only one fare
by the Geary-street Road or the Jackson-street
Road. Station close by. Get off at Point LObos
and Seventh ayes. Post street will be opened into
Clement and the Suffer street cable will be ex-
tended along Clement.
Go and examine these lots. All ready for
building.
The GeaFy- street cable will also be extended
as soon as Point LObos avenue is severed. Re-
member, only one fare and quick cOmmunca-
ton to reach these lots. They are really the
lowest priced lots that are offered for sale in
San Francisco and are the choicest i'll Richmond.
Two lots on Tenth ave., 100 feet south from
Clement st. only $685. each extremely cheap :;
size 251f20 These are two lovely lots and COM
mand that beautiful marine view; this is one of
tire highest parts in Richmond $3.50 for both !;
bank will lend $1,000; certificate of search go
with the above described lots.
Two lots on Eleventh ave-, 175 feet south from
Clement ST., 25xl20; 1915 each. These are very
fine and extremely cheap; the lots 100 feet
north of these sod for S1585 each last month.
One lot left on Tenth ave-, 225 feet north from
Point LObOs, 25xl20: 1870
Eleventh ave., west side. 225 feet north from
Point Lobos ave, lot 50x120, with deep well, all
double boarded, originally made to supply the
block with water, cost $3.50, street graded, ma
cadamiZed, sewer assessment on Point Lob0s ave.
paid fine garden loan this lot and trees :;
S2065, extremely low priced lot On all of the
above lots the Point L0bOs avenue sewer assess
ment is paid
Lots north of California ST.. near Lake, 25x120,
first payment $50, easy installments, $15 to $50.
Lots un Eighteenth ave. on the elevated ground
close to Clement ST.. with the grand marine
view, which never can be INSTRUCTED, 25x120,
these will be choice residence sites; $50 first
payment, $40 installments.
APPLY TO
w. j. QUINN,
The morning call., 1891-04-17
EIGHT EIepant Residences

Fronting on California, MY. cor. OF Pierce ST. No.
26O2 California St. NV Pierce, is a magnificent
Eastlake corner residence bay-windowS front and
side; elegant style of architecture: contains large
rooms, bath, modern improvements: perfect home
an every respect: elegantly papered and frescoed;
lot 2l:lOaS1l3z:1l3, in rear. 2l:1lH a feet. No.
2oO4-AdIoins the above on the west; same style of
front and interior finish large rooms, with mod
ern improvements lot IS :212xl32 :716: in rear
26:2ls feet. No. 2606-Adiolns the above on the
west; is OF the same Eastlake style Of architecture;
interior the same; large rooms with modern i'm
proyements: lot % 21sX1 30 rs: in rear, % :21a
feet. No. 26O8-AdjOi.S the above on the west and
is similar in all respects; large rooms with mod
ern improvements; lot 26:2xl32:71s; in rear,
26:215 feet. No. 2610-Adioins the above on the
west and is similar in all respects: large rooms
with modern improvements; lot 26:31Sx13 80 INA;
In rear. 26:l1s feet. No. 26l2-Adjons tine above
on the west; is OF EaStlake style OF Architectural Is
detached; has fine elegantly flashed; mod
ern improvements: lot 26 ~ x132:71s No. 25I4
-Adjoins the above on the west; is all respects
twin-buiit residence; Is detached Is l room larger
IL size; 10 fine rooms elegantly finished: modern
improvements; lot 26:614xl32:71s. No 2ol6-Ad-
joins the above on the west; is twin-but house
No. 2ol2; Is detached: has large rOoms elegantly
finished; modern improvements lot 26:4Ix
l32:71s. All the above nearly new residences:
are all perfect homes and must be examined to be
appreciated Easements are all cemented and
everything frst-class. All are elevated above the
street; have solid masonry bulkheads mounted with
neat ron castings; cement stone sidewalks and
walks in front and garden large front and
finished in bitumInous rock; everything in first
ri aban
The morning call., 1891-04-17
HIS LIFE IN PERIL.
Railroad Agent Held Responsible 70,
an Accident in Brazil.

| Railroad Agent Held Responsible for
an Accident in Brazil.
Peter 2. Shermerdine of this city, who is
connected with the Baldwin Locomotive
Works in Philadelphia, has just returned
from trip to Brazil. where he had an extra
| ordinary experience in railroad accident,
met with violence at the hands of a mob and
was confined in vile prison on the charge
that he was responsible for the accident.
| A new locomotive was recently sent to a
railway in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. and
| Shermerdine was also sent to the scene TO
explain and test the merits of the engine,
says Reading (Pa) dispatch to the st.
| Louis Globe Democrat. The railroad Is
thirty miles long and of the gauge of one
meter. On January Goth Shermerdine, the
manager of the road, the master mechanic.
| the treasurer, the chief clerk, the engineer
and two firenlen left Piranhas with the en-
| CINE for a practical trial trip. All of the
| nine in the party were either on the cab or
| on the tender. A few miles of Piranhas,
| rounding sharp curve at point where the
embankment crossed deep ravine, the en-
| CINE, although going only at the rate of
| twelve miles an hour, suddenly jumped the
rails and rolled down the embankment,
| seventy feet below. Shermerdine says he
was standing on the foot plate when the
accident occurred. He felt the engine sink
When he recovered consciousness ne yyas
| lying on the embankmept and bleeding from
wounds his head, arms and legs. The engine
lay at the foot Of the bank upside down,
completely smashed Beside him lay the
other occupants of the engine and tender,
all dead except the master mechanic. Peo-
pie from the village came and assisted them
TO Piranhas. There a bowling mob assem-
bled and blamed Shermerdlne with causing
the death OF his seven companions. A squad
Of soldiers, Shermerdine says, interviewed,
however, and after arresting him, placed
him in a prison cell, which was dark, dirty,
without windows and with walls covered
with fifth. The heat, he says, was intense
and the place seemed alive with vermin.
Outside the mob, armed with knives and
clubs, gathered and clamored for his life.
A company OF soldiers finally arrived and
dispersed the mob, whereupon Shermerdine
was taken TO Penedo and locked up in an
pIisoD tor several days. Then he was heard
by a Minister OF Justice and finally dis
har2td upon explaining the facts of the
sceinent Shermerdine has now fully re-
covered from his injuries. The cause of the
accident, he says was the wretched condi-
ton Of the roadbed 1t was improperly con-
structed and unsafe from the start.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Alameda.


The Alameda Olympic Club will give its
'adies night this evening. An entertain
ing programme of boxing and wrestling con-
tests has been prepared.
A committee of the City Trustees met on
Wednesday evening and signed the con-
tracts for the purchase of one steam and
two chemical fire engines.
Z. K. Taylor will be reapponted to ser We
as City Attorney for the ensuing two years.
There are no other asprants for the po-
sition.
The frequen. and heavy transforms are
serious obstacles In the construction of the
Park-street bridge. The water in the canal
excavation is steadily increasing, aud work
on the bridge piers cannot be commenced
until this water is drained. The banks of
the canal are too soft to allow the placing
of any heavy machinery on it, and II may be
some little time yet before the work of con-
struction actually begins.
Bids for the macadamzing of High street
will be opened by the City Trustees next
Monday evening.
It is quite likely that the former names of
the streets will be restored, and the present
system of numbering done away with. AL
though the convenience of the numbers is
recognized, yet the old names are still chung
to because of old associations, and the
change to numbers was not made without a
big protest. The vote on this matter on
election day was not satisfactory, as many
did not know how to vote, and less than 60(
persons expressed their opinions. The ma
jority wa for the old names.
The two Vincentian fathers who are hold;
ing mission in St. JOseph's Church are
meeting with much success. During the
week only men are admitted to the evening
services.
Street Superintendent Frodden reports
that the sewers are in good condition with
the exception of the one in Blanding
avenue " hich is partially filed with sand
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Nine Magnificent Residence Lots,

Fronting Pierce aud Sacramento sts No I-Sw.
cor. of Fierce aud Sacramento sts. large and ee-
CANT corner for rStelaSs house: lot 81 :71xl0S 81
No. Nv. line OF Pierce St. 81 :7Is feet s of Sac
ramento; lot 25x1O6:3 No. 3-W. line OF Pierce
ST., 81 us feet s. of Sacramento; lot 25xlO6 IS.
No. 4-W. line OF Pierce ST. 81 :71s feet s. OF Sacra-
mento; lot 25Xl06:3 No. 5-M. line OF Pierce ST..
1O1:31s feet 5. of sacramento; tot 25xlO6:3. No.
,6-S- line OF Sacramento St, 1858 feet w. of
Pierce; lot 25xl32.f1s. No. rs. line of Sacra-
mento St, l31 81 feet w OF Pierce; lot 25xl32:TIs
40. SIS line OF Sacramento ST.. 56:3 feet w OF
Pierce: lot 25xl3271s. No. 9-S. line of Saera-
mento St, ISL 3 feet W OF Pierce; lot 25xl32:71s
The above choice residence lots in very choice
location: fine improvements In every direction.
Parties DESTROYS OF frst-caSs residence lot for
home cannot mad more favored location in this
city. Do not fail TO examine them.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Magnificent Business and Resi-
dence Properties; also Fine
RaSidauna of Eirh& z aaxr,c

Fronting Polk and Turk SITS. and Elm ave- Lot
No. 1-SW. cor. of Polk aud Turk sts.-Fronting 80
feet on Polk by S7:6 feet on Turk ST Lot No. g
w. line OF Polk ST., 80 feet s. OF Turk lot 30X97 g
feet Lot No. 3-W. line of Polk ST., 81 feet S. of
Turk: lot 30x97 :6 feet. Lot No. 4-Nw. cor. OF
Turk St and Elm ave-; fronting 80 feet on Turk
by 81 Is feet Elm Lot No. SIS. line OF
Turk ST., 81 Is feet w. OF Polk; lot rs feet Turk
ST. and l20 through TO Elm ave. Lot No. 6-S. line
OF Turk ST., 1922 20 feet W. of POLK lot 20 feet on
Turk St and 100 through to Elm ave. Lot No. =
$. lue OF Turk ST.. l47:6 feet W. Of Polk; lot %
feet on Turk St and l2U feet through to Elm ave-
Lot No. SIS. line OF Turk ST., 1926 feet W. OF
Polk: lot 25 feet on Turk st. and 100 feet through
to Elm ave. Lot NO. 9-S. line OF Turk St, 1876
feet through TO Elm ave. Lot No 1888 Turk ST.,
s. line; bay-window residence of rooms and bath,
222 % feet W. OF Polk st.: pretty and neat home,
with conveueuces: house quite new. and large lot !;
70 feet from Turk St and l20 feet through TO Elm
avenue.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Business Property = Improved.
Business Property lJninprOVad.
Residence Property Improved.
Residence Property UnimproVsi.
Ellis-st. Business pronartr.

n. line Ellis st. 80 feet w of Jones; OH the prop
erly Is handsome lsrge bay-wiHdow residence, No.
avs containing ) rooms and auxiliary rooms; large
aud elegant 'front.' side and rear garden brick foun
datlon ceinent-stone walk; also permanent bulk
heau with handsome iron railing This residence Is
one OF the best on the street. Any person wanting
very central fine residence for a home, with a GER
taln.y OF radical advance in value owing to the
location being demanded for business in the very
near future should examine amt invest. Present
rent only $50 per month. Omnibus cable. Elegant,
large and central lot, So :6xl20, through to An
tonic ar -
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Corner Business
Property.

Sc cor. OF Nc Allister aud Laguna sts.: extending
along the Dagnna-st front to Ash The building
IS known as THE Maripo;a," solid, frst-class
buud lg of 3 stories and basement bay windows,
handsomely finished: containing 3 stores on Nc
Allister and stores on Laguna st, with AZ rooms in
the upper Storesi McAlilster and Laguna paved
with basalt rock and cement-Stone sidewalk: in
come S3l2 90 per month. This property is n
hanclng In value steadily and has very promising
future; lot 90 feet front McAlIiSter, l2U feet
front on Laguna ST. and 81 IS feet front Ash ave-.
Mo iliufN CT aala
The morning call., 1891-04-17

day evening, August 18th, and close on
Saturday evening, September 26th. the exhi-
bition win close Mt 10 o'clock every night,
except Saturday. Exhibits will be received
from August 10th to August 10Th. and the
list of awards announced on Monday, Sep
TENDER DIST The premium list differs little
from that of last year.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
w. j. QUINN,
CA RID!

SAN FRANCISCO, April IA, 1891.
A rumor having been circulated to
the effect that the UNION INSUR-
ANCE COMPANY and the CALIFOR-
MIA INSURANCE COMPANY were
about to consolidate, the Board of Diree-
tors of the UNION INSURANCE COM.
PANY hereby notify the public ami its
policy-holders that no such act upon
the part of the UNION INSURANCE
COMPANY has at any time been con-
templated, and deny most emphatically
that any steps toward consolidation or
entrenchment have taken place.
IT. JAMES, President.
JAMES D. BAILEY, Secretary.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
BLOOD-HORSE LUCK.
Yesterdays Races Postponed on Acoo
IF Heayv nj

Yesterdays Races Postponed on Account
of Heavy Rains.
The regulation bad luck az to weather
conditions still pursues the Blood-horse
Association. Up to midnight ON Wednesday
there was every prospect that the Bay Dis
trict track would be in fair racing order,
but the rain set in again and poured down
so steadily that before noon yesterday the
track was veritable auagmire. The Di-
rectors met in the morning and decided TO
postpone the programme arranged for the
day until some day next week. Ii it be lair
overhead the regular set programme will be
run off on Saturday.
Sent Back to the Asylum.
The Maynard Augusta Extrom, aged 16
years, was returned yesterday to the Mag
dalen Asylum, from wEicA institution she
was released two weeks ago on appreciation.
Benjamin Jones, with whom the girl was
living when she was arrested Wednesday
night, and several of his friends, made
strenuous exertions to have her set at lib
erty, but Police Judge Joachimsen said that
ref0rmatOry was the proper place for her,
BRRTEL1NG has The only reliable methods TO
ft defective sight. 427 Kearuy street
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Associated DaIrymen.

The dairymen of the State will meet at the
Commercial Hotel on June LIST, when tits pro-
posed to form an association to control the
butter and cheese product of California in
the interest of the producers by means of
a central depot located in this city.
The morning call., 1891-04-17
Downtown Business Propertv.

N. line sos. $40, 6l2 and 6l4 Clay st. rs feet W.
OF Montgomery; large 2-stOry and basement brick
building, stores below and Offices above; cement
stone walk and street paved with ba salt rock; this
is very centrally located piece of downtown prop
erty investors and capitalists should examine this
property; present rent. S2S9: large lot 6lx6s 3.