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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
FOREIGN EMIGRATION.

Journeyings Of the United States
Commissioners Abroad.
The Commissioners appointed by the Uni
ted States Government to visit the countries
of Europe for the purpose of investigating
questions pertaining to the influx of emil
grants from Europe into America, have been
spending few days in Berlin. They were
introduced to various Government officers
much information about emigration from
Germany.
The Commissioners have left Berlin for
Russia, where they will stay for five weeks.
After concluding their work there they will
return to Germany, and will visit Hamburg
and Bremen, which are the points of depar:
ture of large number Of emigrants bound
for the United States.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
A Woman's Frightful Fall.

One o. the attractions at Coney Island,
Cincinnati resort was balloon ascension by
Miss Annie Harkess, whose home is in Terra
Haute, Ind. TIE young woman had acquired
some distinction as an areonaut and
had made number Of daring
parachute descents from the bal
looms. A large crowd of pleasure seek
ers throngei the grounds to witness the as
cension. At the appointed time the young
woman came forward and stepped into
the car. The ropes were loosened at once
anu the balloon rose rapidly. At an eleva-
ton OF about 500 feet the parachute was let
60. Tho parachute slowly began to unfold.
Suddenly there was dreadful hush, like the
silence Of death. The parachute had closed,
AMI with its human burden was falling with
frightful velocity. The young woman was
dashed to death, falling upon the turnpike.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
AMERICAS CHANCE.

She May Control the Grain Market
ifEurope Has Bad Weather.
ALondon dispatch says that rye has risen
eight shillings in Amsterdam, and both there
and in Berlin it is decidedly cearer than
wheat. On an average Germany import
$500, 900 quarters from Russia; Holland, l.:
Norway and Sweden, 1,5O0, 900 quarters. No
.ountry can supply this loss. America is
sble to supply only 100000 quarters.
therefore the loss must be replaced by
wheat.
Much now depends upon the. next fort
nights weather in Europe. and America
may be in a position to control the mar
keL
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
A Novelty in Stern Wheel Steamers.

The Crocodile, a stern-wheel steamer
recently built in England to carry the
mails up the Pungwe River, in South
Africa, is fitted with unique device for
use when the vessel runs upon bank.
The wheel and engine are mounted upon
q pivot at the stern in such way that
the wheel can be swung to either side OF
the steamer and worked in that position
as well as when astern. Should the
steamer climb upon bank the wheel
can be shifted to either side that offers
deep water, and the vessel may thus be
pulled off.-Philadelphia Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
A HORSES VALUE.
Farmers Alliance People Want AK
Tell Taxed at sos, 900.

tell Taxed at sos, 900.
The County Board OF Terre Haute, Ind,
has valued the great stallion A1tell at sooo,
and a committee from the Farmers Al
lance will visit Indianapolis to ask the
State Board Of Tax Commissioners to raise
the figure. Many mem oers of the Alliance
want the horse taxed at SlOo, 600, the
amount paid for him, claiming that farm
land is ASSESSED for its full value. Others
win be content with $4,000. The Alliance
leaders aver that they can prove that the
stallion is earning an enormous dividend
yearly, and that during the last year alone
the profits were nearly $4,000
Ills said that Mr.. fjams. one of the own
era of the horse, has made threat to move
Axtell away from Vigo County in case
high assessment is made. and this fact the
Alliance alleges, deferred the local board
from making proper assessment
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
DEAD SIDE BY SIDE.
Husband and Wife Ask that Death
Nav Not Separate Them.

May Not Separate Them.
Eugene H. BonnicE and his young wife
were found dead in bed in their house at
Denver, Col. They had taken morphine in
large quantities. This note was found:
"Please bury US sicO by side. Don't sepa-
rate us lSigned) GRACE and GENE"
Bonuick was q mnmber of the firm Of
Bonnick & Co., timers, and was young
man of more than ordinary business
qualifications. It is said that family
troubles were the cause Of the double sui
eide.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02

Is plainly visible seven miles away.
The first room in the monu-
ment contains four tablets three
of them inscribed respectively to the States
Of Massachusetts,, New Hampshire, and Ver-
mont. The fourth is blank. The outlook
room contains four historic granite tablets,
placed there by the Vermont Historical So
clety, the Masonic Fraternity, which laid the
corner stone in 1887, the Order Of Odd Eel
lows and the Grand Army of the Republic.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02

CHARLES K1TrLEBERGER, Of San Fran
cisco, was laid to rest few days since in
coffin which was given to him four years
$50 as birthday present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02
Dissertation Of the Monument.

The Bennington Battle Monument stands
on a commanding site 2S3 feet above the
Walloomsac River. This river flows through
the village Of Bennington. The foundation
of tho monument is the solid rock
of the mountain, on the top of
which was the Bennington of the
Revolution. The structure is an ODE
lisk built Of solid stone AMI faced
with Sandy Hill dolomite. The height
from the base to the top of the caDstone, is
30l feet ten and half inches. The mo1u-
ment at the base is thirty-seven feet fou"
inches by thirty seven feet four incnes, run
ming to point at the top. Ths walls are
thick at the base. but decrease gradually
to thickness of two feet at the apex.
The outside stone is inlaid with stretch
ers and headers" The inside walls
rise to the height of two hundred feet, after
which the stones extend through the wall.
Inside the walls are left In the rough
rock: outside the stone is rough finished,
and at the right angle corners with the
shaft and also at the windows and other
openings the stone is finished in quarter
inch draft lines of arris. This gives
the structure finished and artistic appear
ance. The lookout room is 1SS feet above
the foundation, and is reached by an iron
staircase. This room Is marked on the out
side by two entablatures encircling the monu.
ment. From this lookout the battlefield
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02

A TREE near Manistee, Mich, thirty-six
feet in circumference, Twelve feet In diane
ter and us feet high, will be blasted with
dynamite, as there is no saw that will cut IT
and no mill that can cut it into boards.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-09-02

MAJOR r. HURST, of the Kansas Live.
Stock Commission, says he thinks it is a con.
servative estimate to say that the people OF
Kansas will sell within the next year $780,
QUO. 900 worth of stock and farm products
raised this year-that is, that that much OF
Kansas grain and stock will go outside of
the State, besides what is used by the people
of the State themselves
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Insurance Promptly Paid.

| From the Daily Press and Dakotan, Aug. 1st.
The Yankton Fire Insurance com.
pany sustained fifteen tornado loss.
es about the first Of June in Cooling
ton and Grant counties. The losses
grew out of the destructive cyclone
which created such havoc in tina,
region. Every one of the losses was
satisfactorily adjusted aud paid
within thirty days succeeding. The
following letter received from one OF
the tornado sufferers tells the story
Milbank, S. D, June 26th, 1891.
To Yankton Fire Ins. Co. Yank-
ton, s. ID.
Gentlemen: I received to-day
from your agent. A. P. Lindquist,
one hundred and twenty dollars,
payment in full for my recent loss
by cyclone, insured under your pol
icy 20,7s2.
I am obliged to you for the
prompt payment, and shall, as soon
as rebuilt, take out a new policy in
your company. l fully appreciate
your kindness in paying my loss
six days after same was adjusted.
Yours truly,
JAMES HEFFERNAN.
John F. Reid, Agent,
Elk Point, S. D.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Among the novelties in the ma
chinery exhibit of the Minneapolis
Exposition, which opens August 26,
one of those which will undoubt-
eddy attract the greatest amount OF
attention, will be a cotton gin and
press in attractive operation. Man
ager Bracket has secured . large
quantity of the Southern staple, and
there, from day to day, the cotton
will be "ginned," and by means of
a miniature cotton press, made into
small bales which will be sold as
souvenirs of the successful EXPOSE
ton Of 1891.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
MARRrEp.-Miss Cora Lilly and

MARRIED. MISS CORA LILY anu
Ernest Rozell, both living south of this city,
were married at the home Of the brides parents,
yesterday, Thursday by Rev. g. W. Freeman
Of this city. The bride Is one OF our most nc
complished young ladies, having graduated
from the High School OF this city and has earned
for herself an enviable reputation for modest
Mdyllkeness and the possession OF many OF the
woinanly graces that help to embellish the
home Of an attentive husband. such she has
earned. Mr.. Rozell is not so well known to the
writer but nevertheless we can heartily extend
our sincere wishes for happiness and prosper
ity to both. A large number Of guests were
present. A boubtiful repast was served and
many elegant presents we're received from par
ents Of both bride and groom and other relatives
and friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Victor Ericsson of Sioux Valley
township, a young man Of about
twenty, and the oldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lars Ericsson, died at his
parents home last week from in
tlamation of the bowels. Hs was
buried at the Swede Lutheran
church and is mourned by a large
number of friends. The seed of
death seems to have been sown in
the system several months ago by
an attack Of lagrippe, from which
he has never fully recovered. The
COURIER extends to the mourning
relatives a sympathizing hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

A farmer of Brule township writes
as follows:
was up north Of here yesterday
and saw an apple tree that beats
any thing l have seen in South Da-
kota. It was grown on what is
known as the old Chase place in
section "a, township 50, range %
This tree is about twenty feet high
with q trunk about six inches in di
ameter, spreading its branches owe
an area Of about twenty-four feet u
diameter, and is just covered viii
apples Of the crab variety. "
tried TO compute the number Of n
plee and concluded there must 2
40 isss than 10000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Vhefe the Rlus Ceats alssp.

trN%E+N
There are 81 national cemeteries.
The largest number Of graves is at
Arlington, D. G.; over $1,000. Many
have been buried there since the
war. AT Vicksburg there are 49,
684. The smallest number is at
Ball Bluff, Va, where Col, Baker
fell-25. The superintendents are
disabled veterans. There are four
grades OF pay: 460, t65. 1T02hd SO,
and q house free. The cost 81
maintaining II 100000 annually,
This number Of men would make
| four armies such as Sherman com
manded on his march 70 the sea
Allowing two feet for each Foldiel
they would make ! line of glayel
l16 nile long Max they notb 4
nHsQtton.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. G. Ericsson, Miss
Cora Minis and Mr.. Jesse Compton
started for a camping expedition
across the Missouri in Nebraska last
Wednesday. they have brought
food, bedding, fishing tackle and
bathing suits and mean to have a
genuine "roughin'-it" trip.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Cotton Wood Lumber.

We wish to announce that we
have a complete stock Of Native
Lumber for the summer and fall
trade, which we sell at reasonable
rates. Ifyou are going to build.
call and see US, we will do you good,
at the saw mills two miles from Elk
Point, A. B. FRANCES & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Auditor Gardner has begun work
on the new tax list and Geo. KIM
mel is assisting in the work. They
are making good progress We are
told.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mrs. H. w. Connolly departed
for Stratford, Canada, last Wednes-
day afternoon, where she will visit
her parents and other relatives. In
the departure of Mrs. Connolly, Elk
Point has lost a perfect lady and we
hope she may at some future date
return.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Register of Deeds A. l.. Ronell
made a business trip to Hawarden
last Tuesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Salaries Of Co, Commissioners.

Reports have reached US to the effect that
some ambitious independent gentlemen are cir
culating the report that the commissioners Of
this county draw more mileage and per diem
than the commissioners Of Woodbury. county.
Iowa. For the benefit OF those who may believe
this, we copy the following from the proceedings
Published in last weeks Weekly journal:
adams, w. H., committee work .bridgessl2s.W
Hunting, +. o., 1850
Jerman, J.. O.. 1l.W
MohleY. j. w.. 3d.. 1890
J. q. Jerman. two days. thirty-fye miles 1870
+. o. Hunting. two days, twenty-one miles i0.5s
Walter Strange. two days, one mile SIG
W. II. Adams. two days. forty.fve miles 1904
J. W. MOhler. one day, twenty-five miles TOO"
The above shows that Iowa pays her commits
sioners $40 per day and twelve cents per mile.
and that her salaries amount to more for the
quarter than they do here for six months.
Why not tell the truth?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Miss Dora Hawk returned from
attending the summer school at CAL
lanan college, Des Moines, Iowa. last
Monday evening. Miss Spackman
left at the same time for Fullerton,
Neb., and Miss Sarles for points in
Iowa and Wisconsin, to visit rela-
tiyes and friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mrs. F. NJ. Gilmore returned from
q several weeks visit with her par
ents at Fullerton, Neb., last Satur-
day, much pleased with her visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Teachors' Institute,

The Normal Graded Institute OF
this county will be held at Elk
Point, August 10th to 29th, inclu.
sive. An examination Of applicants
for teachers certificate will be held
at close of institute.
r. A.. SHEEHAN,
Co. Supt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Depot Agent Conner did not make
a very long stay in our city. He has
gone to Sioux City where he will
occupy the position of cashier in the
C. NJ. & St. P. depot. r. Lukens OF
Glenn Ellen, Iowa, has taken his
place here. We welcome Mr.. Lu-
kens and his wife to our CITY,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Banker sohaetsel has purchased
I new turn out which ID the finest
81 town. We were treated 70 . ride
Sunday evening, and can say II y
fhe easiest riding rs W sver Tode
Ih,-HrEslcn Adscncs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Edward A. Wood spent Sunday
IN this city visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Uriah Wood.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Charles Reams Of Sphinx is I'M
proving his already we'll improved
farm by the erection Of a new barn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Chris Behlmyer Of California is
visiting his brother Louis Behlmyer
Of Richland.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

A goodly number of members OF
the Methodist society INDUCED in
the luxury Of a picnic at Riverside
park last Thursday. The weather,
as well a. all signs, was right for
q delightful time, and the sign
did not fail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Henry Schaetzel and James Reedy
Of Beresford transacted business in
the CITY in the first part Of the week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

A number of young people afthls
city are spending a few days on the
Sioux near Akron, camping.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

The sermons by Rev. Eychaner
have started some on q new train Of
thought, his arguments being quite
conclusive on many points.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

James Fate Of Richland has sold
his residence TO l.. B. Chamberlain,
also Of that village. The latter will
take possession in October.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

The front Of the COURIER office
and the Union County Bank is on
dress parade this week, paint hav-
iue been applied quite literally.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Ansel Parker is improving the
looks and convenience Of his resi-
dence north Of the Court House, by
having an addition thereto erected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

The following list Of lots in Wes-
ton and Hoffman's addition to Elk
Point are for sale on easy terms and
at reasonable prices:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mrs. C. F. Mallahan, with three
OF her ~children,is spending the week
at Armour, Douglas county, visit
ing her parents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Having purchased the gallery Of
Abe Pollock, I will close the same
for n week, from August 9th to
the 18th, during which time it will
be entirely reftted. Look for an
nouncement next week.
w. H. LAwToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Dean Blanchard Of Richland is
contemplating the erection OF a
large barn to add to the convenience
Of his already well improved farm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Assessor James T. Norton is using
paint freely on his farm buildings
west Of the city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawton, our new ar.
lists, have moved to our city and
will occupy the rooms joining the
gallery. Welcome TO our city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Ed Tollefson Of Richland will
erect a beautiful barn on his splen-
did farm on the banks Of the brew.
Ing Brule, this fall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Miss Young, q daughter OF Harry
Young of Sioux City, has been the
guest Of Geo. r. Freeman's family a
few DAYS this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

We noticed Mr.. s. V. Fox, one OF
the prosperous farmers Of Sioux
Valley township, in our city last
Saturday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

l.. W. Mallory; an old Elk Point
boy lis mentioned as a candidate for
county treasurer Of Woodbury. co,,n-
ty, Iowa, on the democratic ticket.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

The advertising matter on the
walls Of the post Office has been re-
moved. The post Office law fcrbids
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Mrs. Powers, the mother OF some
children who arc now At the Asylum,
Who was cent 10 the Yankton hospi-
al some time ago, died on the TWEEN.
tiekh Of last month.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Ja.. r. Cott, carmi. III, says

Jas r. Colt, Cafnni, III, says
He paid thirty -one dollars doctors
bill for his wife in one year, and one
bottle of Bradfields Female Regula-
tor did her more good than all the
medicine she had taken before.
III. DALE, Druggist, Carmi, III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Prof. e. e. Collins Of vermillion
was in the city last Saturday and
wss prevented from returning in the
evening by the shower that came
IN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Challies reduced from I and 10
cts. TO 4 and 7 cts. per yard, and
other summer goods in proportion
at Freeman Bros.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

1t is stated upon good authority
that Ex.G Governor Church has made
nearly half a million dollars in real
estate in Tacoma, Washington.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

The long-looked-for uniforms of
the K. P. boys arrived last Tuesday.
They are decidedly handsome and
consist of coats, helmets. swords and
gloves. The helmets have hand
some plumes and the whole makes
a very attractive display. About
% of the boys in this city joined
this degree of the order. Grand
Chancellor Phillips of Sioux Falls
was present and assisted in confer
ring the degree. He arrived on the
$50 train and the boys turned out
in uniform, marching with the band,
to meet him. The first part of the
evening was spent in comforting
the degree, after which a very pal
atable supper was served in the
Opera House and the exercises of
the evening concluded with q social
hop. Several members of the order
from Sioux City were present.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Prof. B. Fink returned from the
summer school ut Lake Madison
last night much pleased with HE
term.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Since writing the article in last
weeks COURIER about Mrs. Sam
Scrof we have been informed that
Mr.. Scroll is not as reliable authori-
ty as he might be and that she is pro-
badly the better man Of the two. We
know neither and do not wish to re-
feet discredit on any n who does
not deserve it. We got our infor-
nation from Mr. Scrolls story in the
Journal.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

A party of members Of the Saliva
ton Army visited the poor asylum
last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

FOR SALE cheap, three laverick
hunting dogs seven months old,par
TALLY broken. S. NJ. KENT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

There will be services at the Bap-
fist church next Sunday morn
ing and evening. Professor Rowley
OF Vermillion will preach. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Do you want the best coffee?
Then 20 to Freeman's. They have
the best in the city.