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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
"a. q the Conquered.

rhs Romans cried -He pictisf' woo 70 sn.
.oroueredi. 1t their triumphs. To-day many OF
n. are being conquered Our peace, our rest sno
a.,,v .ppetIts vrested from VI BY that invader
=, tho stomsch. dyspepsia. Succor We sue fof
e.,m . hundred sources Temporary relief ~
sometimes obtain. But . hearty meal 'ns .l@
plest indiscretion in diet. and the froeesn 'np
rsturps with redoubled vigor to torment ~ a
persistent use Of the great anti-dyspepuo sno
regulating tonic, Hostettsr's stomach bitssrs' -
hest calculated to drive into permanent osnisn-
meut every form OF indigestion, temporary OF
chronic. No less eficacious Is It for malaria, Dill
jousness,~ constipation, rheu mstisrn, kidney sno
bladder ailments. This remedy OF spscinc utii'
itv and many uses overcomes them al. lis
aafeCuard, too, against tia effects q tempers
lure apt to revive an attack OF La 'fiPpo'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
An Aside TO tn. Lord.

A member Of the Washburn family
tells this anecdote in the atlantic: The
town where he resided on the Maine
seacoaat was one Of many communities
Inhabited by men Of . cross between
farmers and shippers, therefore, not
fully proficient in either calling. There
land, naturally Of thin soil, was also
neglected. The minister OF . neigh.
boring town, coming to exchange with
the pastor, was joined by n Of the
deacons on his walk to the meeting
house, aud, - there was something Of Z
drought, was asked by the deacon "a
pray for rain. At = fitting place in hia
service the minister uttered himself u
follows: 20 Lord, thy servant is asked
by this people to pray for rain, and hs
does 70. But Thou knowest, 0 Lord.
that what this soil needs is dressin,.'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

surnisnrs store & New York City vss
surprised one day, shortly before
Christmas, to ind an old lady seated in
one d Che large sasy-chairs which stood
in the front part Of the store. She was
evidently . country woman. Can I
do anything for you, madam he In
quirsd, politely. mo. I thank ye,' re-
piled tho old lady. with easy assurance.
II Jest thought I'd drop In and rest =
bit In one OF these comfortable chairs,
and eat my dinner"
With this she opened her !satchel.
took from it, piece Of Newspaper, which
she spread owe her lap, and began to
arrange her lunch on it-generous slices
of bread and butter, homemade san.
sage, doughnuts, . turnover, and apiece
Of green cheese.
Gently rocking back and forth she
began TO cot, - il what she was doing
was the most natural thing in the
world.
Il was not in the proprietor's heart to
tell her that she had made . mistake;
that his store was not . place for the
public to eat lunches in; 20 he stood by
and said nothing, half-amused, half
vexed at the occurrence.
"These are terrible nice chairs and
things the old lady continued, COM
placently looking about. Il s'pose ye
haint ben to dinner, likely's not? Do
hev some OF my lunch. Phronie's put
me mp bout twice more'n I shall eat"
With y polite "Thank you," the pro.
prietor accepted the old lady's offer of
bread aud sausage, took q chair beside
her, and began to talk.
Two or three clerks passed along,
looked ut the novel scene with smiling
faces; but the proprietor did not smile
or notice them by word or look, but
listened TO his companions words with
deferential attention.
"Phronie didn't want me to come to
the city slone,r che said, "but I wanted
the privilege Of buyin' my Christmas
things myself, and I haint had . mite
Of trouble. I don't s'pose l shall buy
nothin' at Tiffany's, but I've always
hearn . good deal about it, and l kind
of want to call there. Can you tell me
Jest how to find the placer"
Il have an errand ct Tiffany" said
the proprietor, "and Ill 20 with you"
I'm much obliged TO you," said the
old lady, carefully gathering the re-
mains of her lunch 10 the newspaper.
which she replaced in her satchel.
"l've always hearn that New York folks
was polite. and now I know want no
exaggeration."
The gentleman put on his hat and
accompanied the innocent country wo.
man to Tiffany's, where he took pains
to have her see many Of the beautiful
things in the fine store.
"Ive had . splendid time!" the old
lady said, IS he babe her good-by at the
door of q dry-goods store. where she
was to continue her shopping. "I'm
much obliged to you, an Iii tell
Phronie that New York folks are jest
~ nice As I expected they was"
Dear old LADY," said the man OF
business, in telling the story afterward.
"Her faith in the politeness of the
people Of this city did me good.
spent the pleasantest hour for many O
day in that innocent old country wo'
mans society. I've been thankful many
times that I didn't snub her and send
her to the right-about for sitting down
in my store to eat her lunch, as was my
first impulse" - Youths Companion
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Points or Culiins?

MI. A., q colored man who died
last winter in q Northern city, was &C.
counted M of its most respected citi-
zens. He had accumulated q fortune,
had helped to found one OF two charita-
BILE institutions which greatly benefited
the community, and had devoted much
Of his strength and energies to the
education and elevation Of his race.
As his fuperal passed through the
street, an old citizen said to his COM
panion, "Did you ever hear how A
was started on the road to SUGGEST"
.No."
He was poor lad who kept . little
oyster cart on the street, from corner to
corner. One evening MI. B"
(naming . prominent citizen) was
standing near the cart, waiting for .
friend, when an order came to A
from . neighboring house for forty Blue
Point oysters on the half-shell.
"Ihave no Points left said A..
"'Serve 'em Cullins,' urged the mes
senger. They'll never know. ] don't
want to 20 any farther
NO. said A.
".All the dealers do it, said the boy.
81 never do replied the mulatto.
MI. B, unseen in the twilight,
had heard the colloquy. He knew that
an order for forty oysters was . serious
item in the days sales of so small q
dealer.
He walked on to his club. He hap
pened to be one of the committee who
overlooked the commissary depart
ment.
"That evening he summoned the Chef,
and asked him why he 50 often served
inferior oysters on the shell.
Because the dealer cheats me- was
the prompt reply. The "Cullins," or
small refuse oysters left after the best
are chosen, or culled out, look very
much like the fine Blue Points. He
makes . tremendous profit by pushing
them of on me-
" Il can send you to . dealer who will
not do it, said B.
"A-is success in business com.
menced from that day. The custom OF
the X Club was very large, and ii
brought him orders from all of the
members. His trade increased until he
became . rich man. He was always an
honest one"
1T was lucky that MI. B hap
pened to stand near the cart" said the
listener.
"The luck, I think" said the story.
teller, was in the habit which A.
had formed Of selling Points, and not
Cullins At Point prices. I have a
theory that honest dealing in trade a.
ways, in the long run. comes to the
knowledge Of the public"
A lucky accident may bring . trader
custom, but custom does not stay with
the tricky dealer. A Power higher than
luck backs the man, though he be but .
poor negro, who, against ell odds, is in.
fexibly honest. - Youths Companion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

DEATH has made havoc among the
general officers of I'LL grades that served
in the confederate armies. OF the totai
Enthusiastically 1s4 are now living:
G. p. 7. Beauregard is the only general
surviving, and Kirby Smith the only
general with temporary rank. Ihere
are eight lieutenant generals and thirty
three major generals still living, tho
other survivors are brigadier generals.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

EOssSo0oA
AHorHEn-in fact I'll Of the New
York Press tariff pictures are worthy Of
r~spsoducsion- - Otnctnn0ts Conuacrcial-
60ectte.
Nh BLAINE may b very sick, but he
3 NOT half ~ nick - the Democratic
party win ~ Il he gets well.-M. Louis
Gt0be.DeA0csuk
TwEzrY pounds Of granulated sugar
fo9 3 dollar Ii but ono Of the sstisfyjns
sesul1e Of the McKinloy bill.-CJcvciond
Ne1Us ard Herald
TxEnx y no lonesr the shadow OF (
doubt thAt the Republican tariff policy
y eotng 70 bring about . season OF great
national psospertty.-Atbaay Erpness.
Gov. CAMPBSLL OF Ohio can depend
upon Senator Brice doing al that any
New York man can possibly do to help
him bsat Mckinley this fsll.-Chtca0o
Iffbusse.
TnERE Ars soue Democrats who sp-
pear 70 believe that Mr.. Cleveland 10 the
party itself, and that his views ought to
constitute ~ platform -Atlamta Con-
sottuttoN.
GEHAron BEIGE takes such : deem In.
tsrest In the Ohio Democratic fight that
10 has rome to Europe 90 % to be able
- secure . more enchanting view
WdshlN0ton Pod.
TEE war Of the Revolution was waged
Tor industrial Independence O. vel. ~ for
1reo representative government. To-day
u ln1ustriei development renders us
Independent In fack-Ruxhcster Dgmy
csnt and CArontcl&
Cav. CA pnHrv has he>c ,ono~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
A Frightfut Spectacle.

49,
Strohschneider, the aeronaut and
rope-walker, had been giving perform
ances at Stockerau, Q Vienna Not
long ago he carried . doctor Of laws ON
his back along . rope 100 feet long, one
end Of which was attached to the church
steeple. A few days afterward the
posters announced that Strohschneider
would ascend in . balloon accompanied
by Herr Pramper. the respected land
lord Of the white Rose"
Although il was known that the 20
lice had forbidden Pramper, who has q
numerous family, to take part in the
perilous performance. . large crowd ~
sembled ct the hour fixed for the ascent,
and ~vociferously applauded the popular
landlord when he appeared on the
scene. in defiance Of the authorities, TO
fulfill his share Of the program.
Amid loud huzzas from the populace
who thronged the street and squares.
the balloon roe with Herr Pramper,
who sat on the trapeze beside Stroh.
schneider, with the speed Of an arrow
into the cold icy upper air. Two OF
three spectators declared that the land
lord turned pale at the start; neverthe-
less he waved his hat, by way Of salute.
General CONSERVATION however, fell
on thu crowd, when il became evident
that the two aeronauts we're engaged in
. lively dispute at the giddy height.
From words they came TO blows. Then
Ill Of . sudden the landlord dropped
from the terrible elevation to which Che
balloon had by this time assembled. A
CRY Of horror escaped from the crowd y
they hurried to the spot. where they
expected 10 find mine host Of the White
ROses lying with nanglAd limbs. Bni
Imagine their astoaisfment when, in
place OF the landlord. they found . large
doll o. manikia decked ont IN hi
cloths* The ms,,ikia wes conveyed II
tsinnph y Bsockstaii. ss
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
The best cough medicine Is Piso's Our
for Consumption. Sold everywhere. CSC.

"DoT boy of mine ish going to make o
goot business man." said Mr.. Beckstein.
yesterday l told him | was going to
leave all my broberty to him ven l died,
und vat you s'pose he say to me?" ~
don't know, Mr.. Beckstein." "Vell, he
say he will throw off 5 per cent. for spot
cash"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

LIGHTNING does some queer things,
but nothing like the following, perhaps,
has eyer before sbeen attributed to it:
"A streak Of Grand Rapids, Mich,
lightning followed an electric light wire
into the children's department. Of st.
Marks hospital, coolly turned on the
gas, lighted it, and left for parts un'
known"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
The statistics OF the average size G

The statistics OF the average size OF
families in the various countries oil
Europe, which are Of considerable In
tcrcst for the status Of public morals,
are the following: France, 1903 mem
bers; Denmark, 3.61; Hungary, $40;
Switzerland, 3.94; Austria and Belgium,
4.O5: England, 4.OS; Germany, 4.lO
Sweden, 4.12; Holland, Ace; Scotland,
4.46; Italy, 4.56; Spain, 4.65; Russia,
Asa: Ireland, $50.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

II ~ . HLU.
The details Of the new meat inspection
law announced at the Produce
Exchange IN this city on April 10. and
according to the Commercial Bulleti,s
some OF It's features provoked con
siderable merriment. The announce
msnt. W ere informed, wss - follow:
1T i estimAted thst the new meat In
spection Law will require 40 10 $50
me with microscopes in Armour's
packing houses alone. This givas IN
idoA Of the magnitude OF the under
taking. Smaller houses cannot b
handled - economically ~ the large
oneA The Inspectioa Law will b. put
n force ~ fast q men aud means and
microscopes he provided. The
Secretary Of Agriculture will not b
Ahls y put Il into general operation
this yeAss ~ Congress- failed q make
- neesasasy epprCpsfAt5os, a,,d = HIM
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Cnnu1lan M NeGmley,

The nomtnAtl0n Of Gov CsmpbeI Of
lOAio was 3 foro9One conclusion from
tAe AreA Tho opposition WAS bolster
ous but fesblA. resemb!ine Tammsny'i
hostility 70 Ttlden Of ST. Louis and
Cleveland tn Chicago. The G~0vernor's
speech II accepting tho nominatfon was
prepared with grcat care. evidently.
and with I Wow. 1rst, to the defense Of
his own administratlOn. including the
ripper Legislature. and, second, the do
n~unciAtt0n Of the Republican policy Of
peOtoctJOn.
Tho Discussion Of State topics doe
moi much Interest or concern the outside
publlG Tho Governor will NO doubt be
hard pressed before he gots through the
6Ght - defend hImself and his party.
The Republican platform contained Z
formidable Indictment, and no doubt the
prosecution Will be pushed with vlgOE
fhon the caao fairly opens. But It II
hardIy worth while 70 60 into that dis.
cnssion beyond tho state lines. The
really significant part Of the Governors
speech n the t4rt6 feeture Ut Il He ID
fAf moro cautious than Mr.. Thurman.
He wants to return to stho tari6 OF
Washington and the policy Of Garfield.
The platform avoids tho uso OF the
phrase, .for revenue only. but uses On
exsct Synonym for It = tsrif levied for
tho sole purpose Of producing : revenue
sufficient TO defray tho legitimate OK.
penees Of the Government, honestly I'd.
mfnistered.s Gov Campbell shows Z
reluctance 10 stand squarely on the
platform built for that purpose, but he
will no doubt como to II He cannot dc
0kbnPvAnAL
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

@ 90 .
a group Of smigrants was gathered
n the long. dreary passage which opens
ON the DAY u the jersey City station.
snd q me pe.ssengers waiting for the
madnagnt ram strayed that way they
Observed : ctoiid, pathetic look on each
ieoe' mat soid I some greater sorrow
smsn the loneliness o. strange land.
Inere wore the aged grandmother. the
father and mother. and . family OF half
grown ch'ldren-litt!e men and women
VINO moved md talked and looked like
sneir elders. But they were al silent
now. ana sas mosaon!ees on Inc hard
Denones ON Wnicn sneir rude baggage
Wa paied-
0csweea sne issner ana mother was .
lo1gn -, exlemporlxed nom snaw!s
~ 0omioftefs ana . coarse clotn cos
snd on tnas oed the youngest OF the
!smsiy was sleeping; but there was that
N ne aspecs o. the group that denoted
sucn 2 deep sorrow that y Of the pas
sen&e!s spproecned ana asked:
- me oniio sack!
Inc Danish people shook their heads
IN va On UNKNOWN tongue 70 them:
Dus one OF the boys, VINO . PICKED
uP : ,ew o. the necessary English words
Ifom MS ieilow-travelers on . steam
snIP voyage 70 this country, answered
ls1ous moving : muscle Of nis fsce:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

All claims not consistent with the higf
character Of Syrup OF Figs are purposely
avoided by the Cal. Fig Syrup Company
1t acts gently on the kidneys, liver and
bowels. cleansing the system efectually
but II is not a cure-all and makes no pre-
tensions that every bottle will not substan-
ttatr-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

REV. A. w. MANN, the pioneer deaf
mute preacher, writes: 1.-The ratio of
deaf mutes to the hearing is as / to
LEGO, SO there are over AZ 1000 In the
United States and about 1000, 900 in
the world"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

Ladies, IL you desire information that
will be Of untold value to you and prevent
a vast amount OF anxiety Of mind and bod
lily suffering, send for a six months supply
of Ozona to the Michigan Medical Institute,
Albion, Mich, lock box 20.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Found.

-.-H"a- UUuUs
Chucki Crashi Rattlel
The Cinnabar mail comes swinging
down the canyon. The six horses
wheel, swing and lesd-wear the air of
thought common 10 old stagers. Only
one passenger; . slender girl.
Very beautiful ishe has been in .
happier time. To-day her sweet face Is
sorrow-bitten. In the wistful depths of
her eyes one sees the look of hunger
which come when hope lies starving.
Eight years and no word. The canyon
seems the home Of gloom. At long in
tervals some stout sudbeam writes its
shiftin0 signature on the floor. The
stage labors and creaks over the shelvy
rocks. The driver whistles - no FUN
bles his six reinA The trace-chains
rattle and the straps strain q the
horses surge in the six collars
"Throw mp your hsndsr
Two faces appear in the bushes ct the
side-one unmarked and reckless. Their
eyes are IS bright and accurate . the
cold barrels OF the Winchesters along
which they glance.
At the voice the girl gives . little
startled cry OF Joy.
"Crish- sh-sh-sh!"
The brake 10 set to the wheels by the
foot Of the driver and the coach stops.
Without . word or look he clasps his
hands above his head. He is old and
wise. Drivers who fight or bear wit
ness never live out half their days. Not
30 the two Wells-F Fargo guards. They
glide to the ground and open fire. The
undaunted hold-ups are no whit behind.
.Bsngity! Bangl Bang! Bsngl"
The canyon is . cloud Of smoke,
through the deep folds OF which flashes
and leaps the incessant Winchester.
Now the excited girl springs from the
stage in the very course of the bullets.
A halt sob, and she brushes forward
like . flower. The misguided lead Of
the reckless one has torn through her
tender, faithful breast. The smoke
still gathers and the bullets whiz. The
sanguine rifles still speak cheerfully.
At last it u over the outlaws win. A
wind comes down from the signing
pines aud drives away the smoke. Il
shows the reckless one gazing dumbly
1t the pulseless form Of the girl.
"Alicel" he whispers, "Alicel" and
bending gathers her to his breast and
kisses her face, now white and cold ~
snow.-Sh0rt Stories.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
Tari9 PICTURES.
NO. 4
Asreeently - ~ wire nails sold q Z

+ A&N
NO. 4
Assssntiy - - wirs nAtis sold q ~
psskag ApeosssAvs taziR he's brought thsm
down 70 Sits
n lp1.
In sooA old Dsmoeeatic times, under TIE tari0
III rsvsnns only In 1879. tAs dolly wages Of .
veessT would bay ~ yards
n stanaard ahseunG In 19s1, undsr smoisnt
pseesssaoa. u vsavsr's wass would buy
LIS yards
q szaetly similar goods Tue w~oekinsman IL
bsns1tea ~ psoeSstion, isn't Asf
mo- ..
pT0eoCezcn StSaneloe torslm shouts
~ taE19 .rs1ormss.s Faets, - u.ual, are
anEnst him. = combined 1esolm trade OF
tn sading scunasiss Of Europe grew 20 rapidly
anasr thizty-Avs ysass Of psotsstion that sor
svwy 500
a gpeds inposSsa Il issl shsy impoessd $3.50
- =
- IL. Wills eash 1too a Great Britalnss Inn
pests n iesl usv daring Tie sam psstod under
fsss trads only "a sssl.
-N&S Ywh PrssA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
vsry delicate.

Among the clever stcries retailed at
the Beefsteak or the Gsrrick, is . nice
one of the ford lawyer, who was
counsel in an sction for libel brought
by . provision merchant against = local
newspaper. He said in his address 70
the jury: aMy client. gentlemen, is Z
cheesemonger, and the reputation Of .
cheesemonger in the city II London il
like the bloom on : peach. Touch it,
and II is gone forever"
New PUPIL-Oh. | just love ous
school; 70 many girls. and 10 end TO the
boys - Johnny-HushlI know bet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

"DID your husband take my temper
ance sermon to hearth" asked the Rev.
Binks. 30, yes. He got rid Of all his
whisky" ''Good. Where is he now?"
'Sleeping it off"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07
The Only One Ever Prlnted-Csn You Find
the Word?

Each week q different three-inch display
Is published In this paper. There are no
two words alike In either ad., except Ono
word. This word will be found In the ad.
for DIR. Harter's Iron Tonic, Little Liver
Pills and Wild Cherry Bitters. Look FOR
1Creseent" trademark. Read the ad,
carefully, and whom you find the word send
II to them and they will return you a book,
beautiful l%itllographs and sample free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

When Baby Wa sick, No gave her Castoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for C~astoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she bad Children, she gave them CastoriA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

CONDUCTOR f. ID. LOOMS, Detroit,
Mich, says: The effect OF Halls Catarrh
Cure Is wonderful" Write him about it.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

FITS stopped free BY DR.. KlIne's Great
Nerve IsostOror. No Fits after hrst days use. Mar
vellous cures. Treatise aud Sou trial bottle free 70
s1tcAeas. Send to DIT. Kline. 81 Arch 81. Phila. Pa
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

HE-"Yes, darling, and it shall be the
purpose of nv life to surround you with
every comfort and to anticipate and
crafty your every wish" She-''How
good of you, Harry! And all on S12 a
week, tool"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-08-07

IN this world, says J. Hofherr Of Syracuse, N. T..
Ia Pastor koenigis Nerve Tonic. because my son
who was partially paralyzed three years ago and
attacked by fits. has not had any symptoms OF
them aimee he took one bottle Of the remedy. I
most heartily thank for it.
The Best Ever Used.
WHITEWATER. WIS.,, October. 1890.
Whom II yaars old my son was nrst attacked
by ~cpileptic Ats. ut intervals Of one year, then
four months, three months, two months, one
month. then every three weeks. every nine days
and later even twice q day. We used many
remedies for fits, but all without bonent. Pas
tor Eoonig's Nerve Tonic is the very best We
over used and he ia again strong. his mind has
again improved and IL clearer.
q II aCHARpE