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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-07-08

mercy, but not quite, not quite. To be only
almost saved is not to be saved at all.
l will tell you OF two prodiGals, the one
that got back and the other that did not get
back. In Virginia there is q very prosper
Gus and beautiful home in many respects. A
He wandered very far into sin. They heard
Of him often, but he was always on the
wrong track. He would not go home. AT
the door Of that beautiful home one night
there was great outcry. The young man
Of the house ran down and openel tha door
TO see what was the matter. 1t was mid
night. The rest of the family were asleep.
There were the wife and the children OF this
prodigal young man. The fact was he had
come home and driven them out. He said:
"Out OF this house. Away with these chill
dren; | will dash their brains out Out into
the Storm
The mother gathered them up and fed.
The next morning the brother, the young
man Who had staid at home, went out to fiud
this prodigal brother and soa, and he cams
where he was, and saw the young man
wandering up and down in front OF tho
place where be had been staying, and the
Young man who had kept his integrity sail
to the older brother: Here, what does all
this mean? What's the matter with you!
Why do you get in this ways" Inc
prodigal looked at him and said: "Who
am II Who do you take me to be?' lie SAID,
"You are my brother" mo, am not;
am brute. Have you seen anything OF my
wife and children? Are they dead? drove
them out last night in the storm. am
brute. John, 90 you think there is any help
for me? Do you think will ever set over
this life of dissipation" He said, "Brotaer,,
there is just one thing that will stop this.
The prodigal ran his finger across his throat
and said: THAT will stop it, and I'll stop !t
before night. Oh! my brain; l can stand it
no longer" That prodigal never got home.
But will tell you Of prodlgal that did get
home.
In England two young men started from
their fathers house and went down to Ports
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
a Mutual Contract.

MARgIED.-At the home OF the
brides parents in this city, A. l..
Dawson and Ruth l.. Perkins. BY
reason of the novel way in which the
marriage was contracted, it becomes
interesting. We therefore publish
the body of the contract at length,
which explains itself, rs follows:
Whereas, the right of man and woman to
unite themselves IN Wedlock is one OF the nat
trial and inalienabie rights of humanity. and
| whereas provision is made in the Civil Code OF
the State Of South Dakota, under See. 25i5.
| wherein this right is held i~nyioiate and permit
ted by CIVILIAN.
Now. therefore, BE it known TO all whom il
may concern that we, Arteman l.. Dawson
whose aye Is forty years, a resident OF Eik Point
In the County Of UItion and State OF 5. d.. and
Ruth l.. Perkins. whose age is tWentH-oiie years.
a resident of Elk Point in the County of Union
and State of 5. d., whose names are hereto SUBJ
scribed, having: decided to avail ourselves Of
tins right, do hereby solemniy unite ourselves
In marriage In accordance with the principles
Of natural law and human rights and in har-
!nonv with Civil law.
Said marriage is hereby ~conSunmated and
declared at the hour of ore o'clock /. NJ. On the
10th day of Juiy, in the year of our Lord. 1891.
Said marriage has not been soleunized by a
minister Of the Gospel. priest of any denolnina-
ton or magistrate and we, contracting parties.
do s~oientHly agree TO hold sacred and i~nyjolate
the marriage ANA all The conditions of this con-
tract. In testimony whereof, we have hereHnto
.L, .,, y.-. - -. IA .an.i -.r 80 y.t.
ISL, at the hour OF one O'Clock p. NJ.
ARrEMAS L.. DAWSON,
RUTH l.. PERKINS,
Mrs. l.. II. PERKINS,,
FLORA NJ. PERkrSs,
MAY CoNLy-ScHAETzEL,
[The contract is duly acknowl-
edged before Ira l.. Nichols, Notary
Puhlic.l
The bride is a young lady Of ex-
ceptionally good habits, libiral ed
ucation and many accomplishments,
all the better Citing her for the du-
ties OF the home. The groom is a
man well known to nearly all the
county. His honesty, straightfor-
wardness, and strong mental and
moral powers commend themselves
to all who know him. We wish for
the newly married couple liberal
supply of the happiness Of life and
predict that they never will have oc-
casion TO regret the contract into
which they have entered.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Big Springs Chatter.
Harvest has now begun.

Harvest has now begun.
There was quite a wind storm,fol
lowed by rain, Tuesday morning.
The Baptist Sunday school pic
niced in Mr.. A. Lindblom's grove
Saturday. A very interesting pro-
gram, conducted by Supt. PA Law
son, was given to the large audience.
Messrs. J. Il. Linlblom and Bert
Wallace came up to the picnic Sat.
urday and stayed over Sunday. We
are glad to see their faces among us
once in a while.
Last Friday, at the residence of
Mr.. Hans Anderson. MIR. Lars Eric.
son and Miss Tillie Anderson were
united in marriage. We extend
our best wishes to the happy couple;
may peace and prosperity attend
them through life.
Rev, Swartz of Sioux City has
been here since Thursday last, con-
Quoting several meetings. Last Sun
day evening he lectured on the
Religions of India"
Mr.. A. L. R"nell spoke to the
Fassaars' Alliance, in district No.65,
last Wednesday. He came the
whole distance from Elk Point on
his bicycle. Mr.. Ronell is a fine
speaker, which is clearly shown by
the number of young ladies hat
came out to hear him.
SIMON THE TENTH.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld,
ILL.,. makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled ON her
lungs; she was treated for a month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was a hope
less victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought a bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and
after taking ten bottles, found her.
self sound and well, now does her
own housework and is as well asshe
ever was.--Free trial bottles of this
Great Discovery at J. $. Talcott's
Drug Store, large bottles soc. and
Sl.O0.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Estrry Notice.

On last Saturday afternoon a
three-year-old colt broke out Of my
pasture and has not been seen since
Parties finding him will be literally
rewarded By notifying me or bring
ing him 70 my farm southwest q
Jefferson, uERN bEnNaRD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

A new postotiice has been estab-
liShed southeast of Emmett in
SPHINX township, this county. The
name Of the Office is Nova" and
Erik Nervik is postmaster, This
is a needed improvement, for the
people who will ~patronize This office
have for years had to go FIVE or six
miles ior their mail. We have not
learned whether the office will be
on the same route as Sphinx and
Emmett is, OF on The Big Springs
route. There should be three week
~ mails each way Oh these interior
routes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
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. If you are going to build.
call aud see us, we will do you good,
at the saw mills two miles from Elk
Point. A. B. FRANCES g. Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

The abundant harvest this season
has made il difficult for Ii dealers
in agricultural implements to sup
ply the demand for binders. We
are informed that several cash pur-
chasers could not be supplied.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
DecDrah Steel Wind Mill.

This is the very latest andt he best
improved mill on the market. 1t
has no dead center and there is no
unnecessary loss of power or mo-
ton. Call and examine my mills
and see for yourself.
G.. T.. KRoUsE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Col. NJ W. Sheafe has Il farm Of
two sections, twenty four miles from
Watertown in Deuel. Co. The
Colonel is at present engaged in
building a fine house, and a barn
40xtGo, and making other improve
ments. lie has 1000 sheep and has
just sent his superintendent to buy
| another thousand. William Har-
riott has signed a five years contract
to work for Mr.Sheafe and will socn
leave for that place, II is inferred
by tile friends Of the Col. that, hay
ing engaged in sheep hushandry on
SO extensive a scale, he has aban.
doned his free trade theories.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

The state association is in session
at Madison this week and large
numbers of the teachers of the state
are there. The chautauqua assem-
bly, and the summer school add
much to the instructivcness OF The
meeting.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Ladies' Have Tried It.

A number of my lady customers
have tried Mothers Friend" and
would not be without it for many
times its cost. They recommend it
to all who are to become mothers.
r. A. PAYNE, Druggist, Greenvi!le,
Ala. Write Bradtield Reg. Co., At
lanta, Ca, for particulars. Ey DR..
j. S. Talcott and W. J. Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. G. D. Lufkin returned from
q visit with her parents al Fali-
bault, Mimi, last Saturday. Mr..
Lufkin is happier rs a result thereof,
which is not only visible but audi
bic when he plays the cornet in the
streets.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

So accustomed have the people Of
the Northwest become to hearing
that tho art collection at the Min
neapolis Exposition, which opens on
August Doth, viii smpas3 those OF
previous years, that il is no longer
a surprise to them to find when the
doors of the big building open that
the management has redeemed its
promise and placed ON exhibition Il
greater ard srander collection than
ever. This seasons display will
prove no exception to the rule, for
positively the most attractive display
ever made in an art gallery will be
seen this season.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

morning and returned to that place
with the remains last evening. Miss
Flannery was about - years old,
and had been in attendance upon
the Woodbury. county normal in
stitute in this city before going to
James to visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Art Studio Now Open.

/ am ready to receive pupils in
art work. Orders in oil, water colors
and china decorating attended to
promptly. Rooms yer City Drug
Store" All are invited to call.
7-24 JENNIE Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

The Moody County Enterprise
has changed hands, MIR. Williamson
having sold to krause flos. Mr.,
williamson goes to the Pacific coast.
His has been q good paper and if
his successors do as Well they will
deserve much credit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
A Lady In Texas writes:

My case is Of long standing; has
baffled many physicians; have tried
every remedy l could hear of, but
Bradfeld's Female Regulator is all
that relieved me Write Bradtield
Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga, for further
particulars. Sold by DR.. J. S. Tai
cstt and w. ]. Comfy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

There will be services at the Eap-
list Church Sunday morning at
1920 and Sunday evening at s
o'clock, conducted by d. z. Ward
of Sioux Fall, also Prayer and Bible
meeting Saturday evening. All axe
invited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

We understand that this morning
July l1th) at 1890, a little girl,
Stella Alice, became member Of
the family Of L. W. Sabin. The
mother is doing weIl.-BdIjdere
Nc5ra.
Mr.. Sabin will be remembered
among Elk Pointers ard many peo-
pie in the north end Of the tounty
as one Of the most successful teach
ers in the county about q year ago.
He is now the principal of a graded
school at Bciyidere, Nebraska, and
is having good success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

ID. NJ. Mills, the original town site
owner Of Elk Point, came over from
Iowa on Wednesday morning with
friends, who took the train for the
East.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Rev. 8. A. French took Monday
evenings train for Gaysyillc, Yer
mont, where he will spend q few
weeks visiting his old home,parents
and other relatives. lie will surely
enjoy his summer vacation on the
old homestead.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Miss Cleworth of Eernillion, a
sister of Rev. Clewoflll, spent M
hour in this city between trains
while on her way to Lake Madison,
last Wednesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Last Friday night Mrs. Fink and
Miss Vest, being alone, were dis
turbed by what was supposed to be
burglars trying to enter the house
through the front door. Mrs. Fink
scared them and locked the door
after it had been pushed open, but
only to have a second attempt made
on the kitchen door a little later. A
revolver was fred through the win.
dow by one OF the ladies', which
aaieted matters for that evening
The next night some gentlemen
were asked TO stay there and, hi
said the attempt to enter the hous'
was repeated. It hardly seems prob
able that it could have been rea
burglars, but it may be that some Q
the numerous tramps who were i
the city at the time were huntint
what was left over from supper.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. George Jackson who was the
guest Of Mrs. George r. Freeman for
several days returned to Sioux City
Wednesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Miss Edith Borton left for her
home in Indiana last Monday, after
having spent a couple of years in
South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. A. Boynton returned from Il
visit to Lennox in the early part Of
the week. a niece came with her
to spend a short time here.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
Dakota FIGURING Mills!
NEW DEAL new FIRM

These Mills having been thorough
~ repaired during the recent ''shut
down. now start up with improved
facilities with a new firm and n new
md skilled miller. We are prepar-
ed to do merchant and exchange
work ard guarantee results. We
desire to purchase corn and oats
and will pay the highest market
price, and we intend to make a good
market for these products, our facili-
lies for handling cor making it an
| object to sell to cs. W. want i'm
mediately, a large quantity Of corn
and oats. Call and see I'D and bring
your grists for -four.
SHEAFE & BoYNToN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Martin returned from st.
Paul last Saturday, instead of two
weeks before as we reported in these
columns. Rev. and Mrs. J.. ?. Sa-
bin Of Aurora, her son, and herself
were guests of Capt. VIM. Duncan
Of st. Paul the week before and en-
ioyed a good visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

A. O. Ringsrud, in company with
his daughter Grace, returned TO
Pierre last Tuesday evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Ringsrud went to the Madi-
son chautauqua on Wednesday,
where she will be joined by seoreta-
ry Ringsrul and daughter, aud re-
main several DAYS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. May Hoshmer, a daughter OF
DR.. Bennett formerly Of this city, is
visiting with Miss Dema Steckman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

\ Alya Hasson returned from Nor
folk, Neb., last Saturday. His cous,
in came with him to spend a few
weeks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Perkins, with two of her
children has gone toAlabama where
her husband is engaged in the min
ing business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

T. J. Picard returned to Sioux
CITY last Wednesday, after a visit
with bis parents in this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Equal parts of ire.foam and tally,
taken every alternate week, make
a good emetic.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
FRIDAY, JULY q, 1891.
TIME CARD.
re. M. Il ST. r. ki.l
~ A..k1
Knights Of PYthias.

Regular meeting every THURSDAY nightih Inc
Odd Fellows Hall. w. ELLIS, &C.
GEO. C. KlMMEL, X. OF X. s. C.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

. Capt. Talcott is building a resi-
dence on one Of his Leeds lots.
James Fate and son r doing the
carpenter work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Rev. Father Hogan is taking a
summer vacation. He will spend it
in New York state, whence he de-
parted last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Attorney Ericsson is having his
Office thoroughly renovated and
nut in first class condition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mrs. Mike Hoffman is spending
a few days at the Lake Madison
chautauuua this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Remember the lawn sociable ut
Mr.. N, J, Wallace's this evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mike Callan OF Calliope has spen
a few days visiting with his brother:
nea this city, this week
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Fred Strobe, son Of Abe Strobie,
hns been suffering for three weeks
with what is pronounced rheuma-
tism in his right arm. 1t is swollen
to about three times it's natural size,
and he has suffered intensely. Mr..
Stroble visited Sioux City Wednes-
day to consult physicians there.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Mel Kent spent Sunday with his
friend George Myers of Vermillion,
and enjoyed a very pleasant visit.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Supt. Sheehan is attending the
State teachers association at Madl-
O this week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Clerk Of the Courts James Miller
went to Calliope last Wednesday to
look after some business matters.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Casholic.-Mass at 8 and 1890 q. m. every
sunday. Sunday School at 3 o'clock. y. m
Vespers at 4 O'Clock. p. IN. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all. ~
FATHER j. F. HOGAN, Pastor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

II you arc looking for some bar
rains in goods, go to Freemans. for
them. They are selling some tilsnEEs
very e.lsap. 4
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Read the Notice Of Sale. Of Real
Estate, in the Harding estate, in an
other column.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24
LOCAL

? Forepaugh's great show exhibited
in Sioux City Wednesday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Last Sunday, before the commun-
ion services at the Congregational
church, four of the pastors children,
were received into membership OF
the church by letter. 1t WIS Il ratI,-
er striking scene to see the father OF
ficiate in the reception of his own
children.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

The evils resulting from habitnal
c%ostiveness are many and serious;
but the use of harsh, drastic purga-
tives is quite ms dangerous. In
Ayers Pills, however, the patient
has a mild but effective. aperient,
superior to all others, especially for
family use.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

John Rash of Akron spent Sun
day in this city the guest of his son.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Tom kirklirg broushtsuit against
Lorenzo Stevens last Saturday be
fore Judge Kiplinger. accusing him
of assault and battery. Mr., Stevens
then brought suit against Mr.. Kirk
ling for assault with intent to COM
nit bodily injury. Both cases were
postponed until next week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

IL you want To insure against fire,
lightning, cyclones and tornad0es,
get ! policy in the old reliable Pheia-
il Or Brooklyn. !.
7.8l JoHN r REID. Agsnt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Rpl.copal.-Sunday services at 1890, a. m
and = .SO. u. m, sunday School at ~, m.
REV. JOSHUA V. HINES. Rector.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

We notice quite a number of I'M
provements going on around town:
J. w. Ellis has completed the adj
dition to his house ana has treated
his house to a coat of paint. NJ. B.
Kent has done some repairing and
painting about his house and J. X.
Wood has put down a substantial
new side walk around his property
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

Pone Eslick is preparing to build
a fine new residence on his farm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1891-07-24

The ladies Of the Congregational
Church will give a lawn sociable at
tho residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. N. j.
Wallace, Friday evening. Meet at
the Cong church at 5 o'clock. Ice
cream and cake viii be served, com
mencing at 6 o'clock. Teams vii
be in waiting at the church at
o'clock D. III. All are invited.