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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mrs. D.. w. Myers and Mrs. w.
b. Fauss, Of Vermillion, have been
in attendance at the Congregational
association this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mr.. Minis is having the grade
north OF the city graded and leyeIod:
The first hait-miIe or more is con-
pletea and it is almost rs smooth az
a racc track. When you take your
evening ride, drive out that way
and you will be~aareeably surprised.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

4 number Of Richland people
went to the cemetery located near
by, to destroy some Of the weeds
and grass that has accumulated
there, one day last week and it is
said to add much to the appearance
of that Getty of the dead"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

DR.. J. 5. Talcott has received a
letter from the renter of his Clay
county farm near Lodi. stating that
a good flow Of artesian water has
been struck on his farm, at a depth
of $50 feet. All we have against
artesian wells is that they don't
grow here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mitchell! Picard was around say
ing good bye to his friends last Fri
day, ready to depart ON the after
noon train. He will visit at Mon-
treal, Canada, for an indefinite per-
iod and will thence go to Toledo,
Ohio, to make that his future home.
The COURIER will follow him to his
new home.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

johnny Swoyer, one of a gang OF
bridge builders and a twin brother
to the postmistress, spent Sunday
with his relatives, al Richland. He
returned to his work, below Sioux
City, last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

John Rash, who owns the farm
just east OF this city and who also
owns property at Akron, moved his
family to that town. last Wednesday,
and will make it bis home for some
time. We regret to lose him and
his family, but what viii be cur loss
will be Akroh's gain.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Miss Cora Rust gave Il patty tc n
number Of her young friends, last
Saturday evening, a pleasant time
is reported by all who were present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

James Collins of Jefferson has
bought the building that Mitchell
Ricarl owned, and intends to move
10 this city in the near future.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Andrew Asbjcld of Emmett tram
sacied business in this city last Sat
urday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Col. Il. w. Miller has had his
house improved by demonstration
of a new porch and by making 9th
er needed relails.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Oluf Johnson, L. C. Ericsson, j.
II. Bryan, c. T. Mallahan, +. M.
Gilmore, Jack Coverdale, Ira Mich
OILS and Nat Kirk saw the Sioux City
and Denver clubs tess the ball at
Sioux City last Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

T.. P. Brown Of Alexandria, one
of the stock holders Of the Citizens
Bank, transacted business with that
institution last Wednesday. Mr..
Brown runs the bank at Alexandra
which belongs to The same company
as the Citizens Bank does.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

We understand VIM. Eslick in
tends to open up a furniture store
in this city, in the neal future.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Miss Winnie Blair came down
from the University to spend Sun
day with her parents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Il. B. and William Harding of
Alccster transacted business in this
city, last Monday. They report
That crops look vel up there, and
that farmers are happy over the
prospect of a good harvest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

J. w. Reedy of Beresford trans
noted business in our city, last Mon
day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

John Clementson and II. l.. Moore
dropped their mites into an Akron
contribution box last Sunday. ,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Herbert Erwin moved to Riclland
last week. He has lived i'll this
city during the winter, but was prior
to that a resident of Sioux City for
some time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Morris drove
to Beresford last Monday morning,
to visit with their daughter. They
thought Of returning by way OF
Iankton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

A party of young people enjoyed
the hospitality of Miss Carrie Joy,
last Monday evening. A pleasant
time is reported.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Charles Antisae! stopped in this
city between trains last Saturday,
on his way back from Sioux Falls,
where the University nine played
the Sioux Falls nine a game OF base
ball, which resulted in score ofSto
4 in favor Of the University. MIR.
Antisdel viii be remembered by
many as a former teacher OF the
Grammar school.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

BilICk.--lf you are in need of
first class brick in any quantity
from 100 to 100000, enquire of
JAS. b. STLGKMAN.
Yards p miles west of Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
THE COURIER.
FRIDAY, NAY 5, 1891.
KNIGHTS Of PythiaS.

Regular meeting every Thursday nightin the
Odd Fellows Hall. J.W. ELLIS. &C.
GEc. c. KIMMEL. X. OF X &C.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
C.

Read Thornton's new ad, in this
issue.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

George Geisler Jr. is at present
employed in 0. NJ. Walters tin
shop and expects to learn the trade.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mark Jones sold his goods last
Saturday and left with his family
for Moscow, Idaho, last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Street Commissioner Minis has be-
gun to fix crossings and sewers in
our streets. The streets have been
in good condition under Mr.. Minis
supervision.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Hon. John r. Gamble of Yank-
ton spent a short time with Mr.. Gil
more, on his way to Sioux Falls to
attend the United States Court, last
Tuesday morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Ole Ofstad OF Emmett marketed
n number of cattle in this city yes
terday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Richard Connolly has recently
finished re-shingling the roof Of bis
house, in the western part OF the
city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Albert Hasson of Sioux City spent
Sunday with his parents III this
city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Direct all inquiries to q. w. Rob.
erts, Yankton, or Ira l.. Nichols, Of
Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Observation-Disclosures at 1920 a: ~.
and at s p. m. every Sabbath. Sabbath School
at The close OF morning service. Prayer meet
lug every Wednesday evening at $ O'Clock.
Every body is cordially invited to attend any
and all OF the services.
REV. A. r. LYMAN, Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Caiholic.-MaSs at 2 and 1880 n. IN. every
SUNDAY. Sunday school at 3 o'clock. y, m.
Nespers at 1 O'CLOCK. y. m. A cordial invita-
tiDn Is extended TO all.
FATHER j. +. HOGAN. Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Fred Cain of Sioux City spent last
Sunday in this city, the guest Of ],
t. Martin. Mr.. Cain Is mail carrier
in that city, and the Government
grants a lay off, of fifteen days
each year to those who are similar
ly employed and he is enjoying his
leisure time now.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Go in and examine Miss Gtogan's
stock Of millinery before purctlas-
ing elsewhere. Prices viii surprise
you.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

While making one of our rambles
down through the southern part of
Of the city. last Saturday, we stop
ped in at the office OF the Elk Point
creamery. We found its courteous
manager, Mr.. o. II. Williams busy
looking after the details Ct the bus
mess connected herewith, but not
too busy to show us through the
rooms where eggs are being packed
by the millions. We learned thai
on the average, one thousand doz
ems are received and packed daily
and one day last week a Ger col.
tanning twelve hundred dozens, wa
shipped, and it was a day wiien TIL
chickens would not lay, too.
u .&|EN z55.aL &4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Church Directory.

Methodist Episcopal Preaching at 1880
~. IN. and ut s p. M. Sabbath School Ut 80
Il. IN. Class Meeting at the close OF the sad
bath morning Services. Junior League, sun
day ut 3 p. M, EpWorih League, TUESDAY at
T:O D. M. Prayer meeting, Thursday at $50
p. IN. You are cordially invited.
REV. /. A. FRENCH, Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

A petition has been circulated
this week asking the city council to
contract with the cornet band TO
give open airconccrts at stated times,
during the summer. We think the
plan a commemorate one ami II
that will receive the hearty appro-
val Of all the tax payers i'll the city,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mr.. Reeves, a student from the
University at Nermillion, comes
down every Sunday to assist Father
Hines in going through with the
services at the Episcopal church.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
New Hardware Store.

have opsnsd up with = New Stock
Of Hardware, Stoves and Tinwars in
the brick building formerly occupied
by Thornton, and solicit a share Of
your patronage. Resp'y,
@. N. Walters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Good News ]

No ono, who is willing 10 adopt the liSht
course, need be long afflicted with hollis, cur-
hniiclcs. pilnples, or otiier eutantous ert,,-
tons. These are the results of Natures ell
forts to eHpel poisonous and ettete matter
from the bleod. and show plainly that the
system is Kidding Itself through the skin Ut
impurities which II was the legitimate work
OF the liver and kidneys TO remove. Tore.
store these organs 10 their proper functions,
Ayers S~arsaparilla is the medicine required.
That no other h~lood-rur!aer can compare
with it, thousands testify WHO have ,gi.l2a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

The following list Of lots in Yves
ton and Hoffman's addition to Elk
Point are for sale on easy terms and
at reasonable prices:
Lots lQ-Ii-i2 Block |
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

w. D, Miller. Kropp's baker, in
tends opening up M ice cream par
Tor, in the near future.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs Chester Main Of Will
mington, H., the parents Of our eff
ticient county commissioner and his
worthy brother, arrived in this city
last Wednesday, to spend a few
weeks with their sons. We hope
their stay III III community
will be such as to attract them here
often.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
DECORATION BAY.

The executive committee, having in
charge the preliminaries for the obser-
vance of Decoration Day, May so, met
at the LEADER Office last Monday eve
ming, and among other business trans
acted, appointed the following sub
committees
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

ON Grayes-Geo. Reynick and Henry Quick.
chairman; Mel Murdoch, J. Il. Kent, Mrs. NJ.
y. Kent, Mrs. +. NJ. Rsist, Mrs. NJ. Hoffman.
Mrs. Henry Nearman, sr.. the Misses Carrie
Joy, Susie Tnubcrt. Nellie Comfy, Katie Will
sou, Matte Budde, Susie lcynic< and Belle
Rust.
On Flowers-Miss Aggie Rovec, c%hairman;
Clara Lunch. Cora Minis, Mabel Mailaiian, Eva
and Cora Rust. Iottic and Critic Wood. Nellie
C0nly, Katie wilson. Matte Buddc. Annie
Ryan, Nellie Freeman aud Oracle RinG>rud.
On Soliciting Aid Mrs. f. II. Gilmore, chair
man; Lottio Wood, Hattie Stiobel and Daisy
Vest.
On Decorating Gravcs-Katie Wilson. chair
man; Nellie Comfy, Matte Buddo. Cora Rust.
Critic avid Nrrnic Wood. Ncttie HarIiDtt. lta
Woods. Lou Comfy. Eva Rust. Lnia Quick Mary
Fisher. Jessie and Allie Hoffman. Mabel Wal
lace. f!oasy IHlcOtt. Carrie Eddie, Katie John
son. Dciptiine ana Louisa: itcanfroau, and
Emma froiimanp.
On M~usic-Henry Nuhs. chairman.
On I~rar1S-3amcE FlnEneIy, :. " Kent ami
Ole II. Olson.
On Closing Places of nilsincas-,le II. Olsen.
Officer OF the DaY-tol. a. Isoyntun.
Marshal of the tay-AlSot Eovoc.
b. FRAHK kSArF, Chairman.
GEO. tEENlcK,
Ed. TAyHEST,
FRANK RrST,
CRIkH WOOD,
Executive Committee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mamma Ito her little boy). "Now,
Bennie, if you'll be good and 60 to
sleep, mamma II give you one OF
DIR. Ayers nice sn~gar-coated Catllar-
tic Pills. next time you need medi-
cine" Bonnie, smiling sweetly,
dropped off to sleep at once.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08
Call and see h3e new goods ut NJ.
L. Simmons Millinery store.
Grass Lands for EeEt.

Grass Lands for Rent.
Sealed bids for the rental for cash
for 1891 Of the Jacob Danielson
land. being FIVE miles northwest Of
Elk Point, will be received at my
Office until May Gth, 1891. Said
land will be rented for meadow pur-
poses only. The right is reserved
to reject any and all bids, if deemed
inadequate. i. c. ER1csoN,
Guardian.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

We Gre informed that G. II. Rust,
John Malady and James Knapp
rode the alliance menagerie, last
Saturday night, and are now taking
lessons in agriculture and horticul-
ture.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Another large invoice OF goods
just received at Miss Grogan's milli-
merry.
Gentlemen's night shirts and
summer flannel shirts at Ringsrud's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Mayor Murphey bought a burro
from a camping outfit that was trav-
cling through here lest Tuesday
evening, pretty cheap, their purse
having run dry. A cart also follows
both The bargain end the animal.
Some day we expect to see our may
or driving his donkey through his
realm carrying n goad in one hand
and il banner in the OTHER with the
motto, "Old party, get off the band
wagon, inscribed on it..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

A fine line Of Aitert,s fast black
hosiery just fecesxcd at kin=srnd's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

The postoflice at Ricbland has
been moved from Mr.. Kinks resi-
dence to T.. n. Crill's store. Miss
Lettie Swoyer is postnistress and
vii! continue her work MS such in
the new location also.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

Head FrecmanR new nd before
yon lay tbe Gova.Ek away.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

.
Mrs J. Il. Brubacher who has
spent the winter in Chicago doctor
ing her little boy Willie. returned
last Friday. We understand that
Wiilie's leg is very much improved
and that he viii have almost per-
feet use thereof.
While out looking through peo-
pies hen roosts, last Saturday eve-
ming, we accidentally stumbled into
Uncle j. d. fuckers pig sly and
found ia it a pig whose facilities fn
locomotion are exceedingly plenty.
II las Eve feet, all rs perfect as need
be. The extra foot extends from
,he left foreleg and joins i near the
knea. We suggest that Mr.. Tucker
sut il nm into picked pigs feet.
Head FrecManR new nd befOr,
s.. -. tfxn ft~.xArrr n~wAn Hs1 &
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-05-08

THE COURIER.
FRIDAY, NAY s, 1894.
Knights Of Pythlas.
Regular meeting every THURSDAY nightin the
Odd Fellows Hall. J.W. ELLls. &C.
Gro. C. KIMMEL, X. OF K sc.
Church Directory.
Methodist Episcopal. Preaching at 1890
u. M. and ut s j. ~. Sabbath school ut li45
Il. ~. Class Meeting at the close OF the sab
bath morning services. Junior League. sun
day at 3 p. III, EpWorih League, TUESDAY NJ
: 80 p. m. Prayer meeting, Tb!trsdaS AT .:5o
y. IN. You arc cordially invited.
REV. =. A. FRENCH, fasiar.
Congregautonal.-P Preaching at 1920 a: ~,
and at s p. m. every Sabbath. Sabbath school
1T The close OF naorn',s sers nee II tfase a,r .nsss-
Every body is cordially invited to attend any
and all OF the services. p
hfN III va N'''
CaihoIic.-Mas at g and 1880 a. H.. every
SUNDAY. SUNDAY school at 3 O'Clock. p m.
yesrers Al I o,clogt, ?. m. A cordial invita-
FArmEK j. f. HOGAN, Pastor.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS
Read Thornton's new ad, in this
issue.
Albert Hasson of Sioux City spent
Sunday with his parents in this
city.
J. w. Reedy of Beresford trans
noted business in our city, last Mon
day.
Andrew Asbjcld of Emmett tran
sacted business in this city last Sat
urday.
Miss Winnie Blair came down
from the University to spend Sun
Gay Win neT parents.
John Clementson and H.. l.. Moore
dropped their mites into an Akron
contribution box last Sunday.
We understand VIM. Eslick in
tends to open up a furniture store
in this city, in the near future.
Mark Jones sold his goods last
Saturday aud left with his family
for Moscow, Idaho, last Monday.
George Geisler Jr. is at present
employed in 0. NJ. Walters tin
shop and expects to learn the trade.
Richard Connolly has recently
finished re~-shingling the roof Of bis
house, in the western part of the
city.
A party of young people enjoyed
the hospitality of Miss Carrie Joy,
last Monday evening. "A pleasant
time is reported.
Col. Il. w. Miller has had his
house improved by Reconstruction
ola new porch and by making 9th
er needed repairs.
James Collins of Jefferson has
bought the building that Mitchell
Ricarl owned, and intends TO move
TO this city in the near future.
Miss Cora Rust gave n patty tcA
number Of her young friends, last
Saturday evening, a pleasant time
is reported by all who were present.
Miss Jessie Chamberlain was to
begin q term Of school III the Sayies
district Go. 30 last Monday, the
same school that she taught this
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Morris drove
to Beresford last Monday morning,
to visit with their daughter. They
thought of returning by way OF
Iankton.
Herbert Erwin moved to Richland
last week. He has lived i'll this
city during the winter, but was prior
to that a resident of Sioux City for
some time.
Street Commissioner Minis has be-
u to fix crossings and sewers in
our streets. The streets have been
in good condition under Mr.. Minis
supervision.
Hon. John r. Gamble of 1ank-
ton spent a short time with Mr.. Gill
more, on his way to Sioux Falls TO
attend the Unite! States Court, last
Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Reeves, a student from the
University at Nernillion, comes
down every Sunday to assist Father
49,. ,tIx tI,n
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-06-13

Il never had any startling advent
ures or hairbreath escapes, said Cap
tain William Smith. of the fishing boat
Maria. but / have seen some queer
things in my days. I used TO be en-
gagged in the cOastwise trade said the
captain. "and once when sailing in the
south & huge shark made a desperate
snap at the rudder, no doubt taking II
to be alive when it moved. and the
next thing we knew the shark was fast
and we we're towing the ugly monster.
There were some large iron bands
by which the rudder was secured and
a space between the rudder and the
hull. and the sharks teeth became fast
in this space, and about the bands
some Of them had penetrated the wood.
We dragged him three days until the
vessel made a port and then cut hin
away. Bangor News.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-06-13

A newsmonger was retailing a piece
of intelligence which happened TO be
false.
That can't be true" said one Of the
listeners. ''as | have aletter ~ the Both
in my possession which state, the con
trary."
''My letter. the newsmonger went
ON to say. lis dated the 31st.'
And all the while they were talking
of an event which happened in Febru-
airy. and nobody remarked the absurd
it'll DiavolO Zoppo.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-06-13
STRANGER IHAN fiction.

Born as q Savage and Sold as = Slave an
African Becomes a Bishop.
Bishop Crowther was born about
eighty year, ago on the Benue river,
the largest tributary Of the Niger. He
was a little savage boy, and one OF
his people had ever seen white men,
when in 1921 Mohammedan lave
traders attacked the little settlement
where the lad lived Among their cap
tives was his mother and her three chill
dren, including the boy, Adjai, who
was 70 become the future bishop OF the
Niger. His father, who belonged to
the Egba tribe, died in defense Of nis
home.
The little boy was separated from bis
captive mother and two younger sis
teH, and it was many years before he
saw them again. In a few months
Adjai became the property in success
sion of four masters, having been sold
from one TO another for tobacco and
rum. The great fear that haunted him
through all these changes was that he
might be sold to the dreaded white
men. the Portuguese slave dealers on
the coast. His terror for this fate was
so great that he once tried to throw
himself into a river, and on several &C.
casions attempted to strangle himself
with his belt.
The fate he feared, however, overtooB
him, for be found himself at last con
fined in sitting slave shed on the coast
with iron letters around his neck and
a chain fastening him to his comrades
in misery. One night he was taken OF
board a slave ship with a cargo OF Is,
Others, and was soon on his way q
Cuba or Brazil. But help was at hand
|, The British wal ship Mermidon saw
the SLAYER as she started on her joul
ney and went in pursuit
! The SLAYER was captured, and Ada
and his fellow slaves were taken o
board the war ship, and on June Il
: 1872. they were landed at Sierra Icons
3 the home Of the free. The story OF tn
= poor little boys fright Is he was take
D on board the man-of-war has ofte
been told. He thought he saw the fies
n of his comrades whom he missed han!
D ing up in pieces 70 dry, and he va
. Mortified to see objects which he mi
took for their heads lying in order O
4 the deck They were joints Of POI
a and cannon balls.
It The boy was taken TO Bathurs
where his education began. He was
II bright student, and finally took an e
a tensive educational course in Englan
where he graduated from the college
Islington. Geographical Magazine.