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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
TILE EAR GGmrNlS.

Tic UuEon County Agricultural society. q
stock company organized to encourage emUia-
ton in the . ductien OF agricultural ,rolhltjs,
skilled attachments In the fine arts and the
growing OF The best stock aud horsys, Of Whlel
II. A. franklin is president and T.. Il. joy is
| secretary, has spared no pains to lit up a nice
speed track. convenient grounds and Il com
Portable alnpliitheater. Several fast horses are
kept in this city and sped ON this track, The
fairs so far held have been successful and gen
orally satisfactory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

WIN II. ylnson being flily sworn aeposes and
~s,s that he IL the secretary af the .EtI ltiht
building aud it.an Association, and tiiat tite
foregoing Ii Il trae stafetnen. OF the hasillesS
done by said assoc aiinn daring the term eoiff
meleire Jaiiuary Isl lsai and ending bere'n'
Der 3,st is9f' w NJ. Stssas.
Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before tilr.. . AatarS
Public In and for the .iate OF South Dakota.
this lClh day Of Deccnibfr. AID, lsai.
IRA l., NICHOLS.
Notary Public.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

Has until recently been located ut Richland,
bat Ira the carly part nf the fan he moved his
stock OF goods O. this city, and is now located
in the Old post3ilice building. He en,rics Il
good stoc4-- of staple groceries, glassware,
crochcry. chinawaro and Il well selected stock
of dry goods. Mr.. Rome is a perfect gentle
man and as honest as the day is long. 4 dol
lar spent with MIA Always brings you its fun
value in goods. hr. Rome has held several
Of the city Offices and is highly respected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
A CORNET BAND

Ofliftern pieces is one 0. the prides Of or
city, aud no city Fan be more easily excused for
b~oasting "a this respect than oars. Prof. c. y.
IutNin is tae instructor. aui as cornet artist
and efficient bat.G ma tex he has but i"w equals
and no Supporters in tile Northwest. The baud
practice, regularly once a week and In SIMMER
gives an open ar cJactIt every Wednesday
livlt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
THE KNIGHTS OF puYTEIss
TIL SHADE TREES

OF Etk r1int are 10 tn" eyes OF - resident OF n
Western prairie town what the n~uhhling waters
of a spring are TO The parchei throat Of the
Arab IN the d@Ser; ii refreshing ointment
Every residence street IN the city has the hand
soonest OF foliage trees planted along tie side
walks, enabling the iab0r"r, pieik and a"cu,iDt-
ant to 70 10 and from his meals On the hottest
July day, sheltered from tte schorchjng rays
or the sun,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
OPERA HOUSE

Has been erected by Il stock company aud Is
being S~ki!l.lily managed 10y William Eslick.
The ttoor and galleries ara supplied with more
than the ordinary conytnienccs. and The stage
i>ritiippcd with handsome curtains and the
richest of sarn~ry. Some OF thc best artists IN
the country have Invited Elk Point audiences
to this hall of pleasure 10 lie entertained, and
our people appreciate good talent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
THE RAILROAD BUILDINGS

Located here are: the depot, a rnuudIouse of
two stalls, Il pump house enclosing a tine steam
engine which supplies the 'Wa.rr tank from
seven wells. the bridge carpenters supply
house and extensive coal sheds. all substantial
frame buildings. Six passenger trains pass
through each day, ali carrying ma ( and there
| are seven regular freights. besides tie extras,
which are run on each branch neariy every day
al this time of the year. T.. Lukens is the oblig.
ing depot AStlt,
1t has probably long ere this dawned on til
| readers aind that Elk Point must be a good
business point aud must contain substantial
BUSINESS HOUSE,.
If so, no n take has been .laIr; for on our
streets are found some Of The most substantial
brick blocks and frame buildings, While one
thus admires the architectural beauty and the
substantial structure of these buildings. no more
suggestive tl,oughtcau occupy ones mind than
..Whence came the materiai?" The reader is
invited to come amt see.
MUETHA & SIICKLE'S
Brick yard is located just outside of the city
limits, and there Il superior quality OF millions
of brick has been moulded into form, and kiln
after kiln has been burned every year. Charles
MHrtiia is the resident manager and Mr.. Sickle
manages a yard belonging to the SANG firm at
Hawarden. both doing IA good business. The
firm also do al! kinds OF mason work.
JAMES B. STECkMAN
Has also a large yard a little further out.
where many a brick that now adorns the walls
If mammoth buildings in the city and in other
neigh,sorjng cities, first assumed confines and
,dbesiy,ness. Elk Point brick is in demand
-. att, .-t l. ,tp,st "A having business. The
brick Is Il superior On
We have nov brick and masons but lack lum-
her 50 a visit to the lumber dealers Is perfectly
in order. The senior yard is operated by
CAPT. j. NJ. TALCoIT.
This yard was first established under the firm
name Of slough s Talcott and for about twenty
wears was run under that name. About four
wears ago Mr., Tatcott became sole proprietor
and * doing an ever increasing business. His
ward covers a quarter OF u block aud contains
four large sheds for storing coal. both hard and
soft. lumber, lime. cement and adaInaht wall
master. The yard Is well fenced and the office
Is ofbriek. Anew pair OF scales has been put
in. MIR ralcatt has been repeatedly elected city
may0r. has been treasurer OF the educational
triu,avirate for many years and was a embe
ofta. State Board of Charities and Corrections
for several wears. He lives III one OF the finest.
II not The finest, residence in the city aud is
universally respected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
u. w. STE(tIANIAN'S
TCnsORIAL PARL0gs,

For Il ciean shave. a good shaEinoo. Il bright
shine aGf. q neat hair-eat go 10 J. ". sTECh-
MANS. Ladies' hair cal. neatly Shop two
doors rast ~ the D9sra House.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
THE FAIR.

One could fare much worse than at this bar
gain store, which is operated in the spacious
brick building erected by Flanncry Bros. in
1889. In this bishopric Gor Bishop is one of
the firm one must he careful not to be dick.
| cred into the lee tide CT trade dick Lee being
the other mciilberl that i, constantly being
| drawn toward this store by the attractive dr.
! play macy goods. hats. fur coats. clothing,
| window curtains and drapery so artistic
ally displayed i'll their windows. hese gen.
| tiemen handle everything in the way of fancy
| and useful goods, except groceries. Boots
anu shoes, mems oyeralls and working cloth
| ing are made specialties. Their stock is well
worth exam .u.ns
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
14p&oS md Lotfor 4Ate.
viii MAJ ~ traaiea good house,
8Ists and Z barn. forms 70 suit
1archaetr. ]. N. FI.ASAaAS. Il.

Annual Statement.
Ofshe fls rstnt Building and Loal hssocias
don Tor The year ending December ~ is9i
Treas. BAL. III his hands 3 ~ q
aL.-- far1l M Xxx
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
s. &. THORNTON

Operates u nrst-crass grocery and family
| supply store. His place of business is in the
Citizens bank building and is the largest store
room of Its kind in the city. Under the store
is a large cellar fall Of vegetables, apples and
other edibies that need Il warmer place for
| keeping. His line of groceries is complete;
| in canned goods. glassware and crockery he
mas endless varieties. He also carries IA large
line OF gloves and mittens and five, ten, and
twcBty-fvecentcounter goods. The wen
justified claim of this store is that 1t is always
up TO the season: for Christmas strawberries
and tomatoes, shipped clear from the Ber-
muda Islands, were kept IN stock, and many
other delicacies too numerous to mention.
Orders are gi a immediate attention and
goods delivered in the city without extra cost.
THE STAR GROCERY
Is the retreat OF the provident husband who
supplies his family with groceries and food
articles that meet the appreciation Of the cook
M home. G. II. Rust is the proprietor. and he
atyays studies to please his customers. His
stock is kept In a neat brick building in a very
desirable location. A large cellar Under the
store room enables him to keep fresh and
nice all things usually ke pit in u @cii managed
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
THE ODD FELLOWS

Occupy co'HiDrtabi" quarters in the old
ia Belle D%ut!dias. Which was purchased aad re-
paired by the lodge last suumer. They have
good carpets and furniture, and are taking IN
new members quite frequently. A. L. Runnr
is n. C., aHd David NhitDcy. esrCtary.
THE KNIGHTS OF pHTTEIAS
Organized their lodge about Il year ago and
bought new carpets and tiriiture throughout
Their hail is IN Rjnysrud's block and is wei
adapted to lis pu.l-Se. 4 uniform I9tnk WI,
organized about six months ago with 4. g1ot
membership. Joe iteynick is {. c.. and j. !
Martin is X. ui L. aLd =.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
" a. MOORE 4 co.

Also do q nDnsishing lnmheftrade. 1his sara
was established in 1890 AMI Is managed pF thc
inBior member OF the Arm. II. j., Moore, VINO
came from leMars soon after the yard was es-
tab,lshca. There are two long sheds extending
the entire length ol the yard and the office ~ a
good franc building. A new pair OF scase'
and other appliances make the yard Complete.
Al baiidlug material ioGnG IL !. Irst-ciass gaTo
is 4 handled and TIER trade is good.
Bat the best O! ba4ding mItcTlal wtiHoNt
nails AID other hardware wprld bUiId bal NJ
complete houses. We are therefore at 'l1city
to visit some Of the most attractive business
houses Ia the city to infurn ourselves a3aut
| the immense stocks Of hardwag haudiea an"
| sold. The oldest firm il that IF
NJ. HOFFMAN,,
which. by the way. Is tho oldest mercantile
firm in the stare. which nas done business
continually wi,hoGta change in TIE firm nane.
Mr.. Huiiinau's store is incated in u DICK
! building un one o. the most prominent hus.-
ness corners in the city. The building Is
owned by him ana was erected in 1875. Ii is
two stories his. with ii good basement. The
upncr rooms ur. used for cf!iccs and dwelling
rouins. The stock OF hardware IS tn" in"st
complete IN the city and embraces everything
that is kept in IL irst-c!nss establishment "f
the kind. The fact that Mr.. Hoffman buys
fer cash cnabirs him IN meet tne competition
If adjoining cities. His business is brisk an"
lis dealing square. lie WINS q hanuSoH'f
residence in It prominent uatt at In" city and
is happy and contcntci, BY seniority
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
a county Of such bonntiful resources,
t wealth and progressive population
ELK POINT

Is the county seat. Yes; in a county whose
area is about 500 square miles, and whose pop
ulat!on nuubers 0.0oo. ELK polnt T. located III
the south central part H. the midst Of the fer
tility aud prosperity OF the Missouri bottom.
surrounded by al. the natural advantages that
nature is in the habit Of furnishing to cities In
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23
ANOTHER DELAY GRANTED
By Judge Foreman, of ,he Wood County
Circuit Cour,-Us animity OF Sentiment
Concerning the Clouston Case.

by Judge Boreman, of The Wood Souu'y
Circuit Court-Us animity OF Sentiment
Ioucerning the Clouston Case.
SpeercI 7sI.orGm 10 The Rsoistr.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, February ~.
This morning the State notified the
Court of its readiness try the indictment
against Clouston in the case OF
Il. ID. Cotton, an alleged witness In the
case OF the State vs.. McNeeny.
This is case in which certihcate
had been issued to K. ID. Cotton, an al
legged witness, who cannot be material
lied. The counsel for the defense asked
that the case 5e laid over until to-moi :
row, TO give,tme in which TO file special
pleas, to which the State objected on
the ground that,the defense had already
consumed weeks OF time.
Judge Boreman granted the petition
and adjourned the case until to-mor-
row.
The talk Of the town is still the last
Clouston case and its disposition, and
the citizens without regard to party
affiliatlon plainly and broadly express
their opinions. There never has'oeen
series OF cases in any OF our courts In
which there was such unanlmity 'oi
opinion as in the Clouston cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23
WHEELING, W. TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23 1892

aims to restore and re-establish the
rights of the Democratic masses"
The Chairman then named the pro-
visional committee, which shall be the
nucleus OF the new State Committee.
The convention then adjourned.
The provisional committee, which
will add to it's number until full State
Committee is formed, will meet at ten
q. m. next Saturday at the office OF T..
Ellery Anderson, New York City, for
the purpose Of organization.
William f. Curtis, Of 5s William
street, will meantime act as secretary
of the committee for the purpose OF
correspondence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23

the band played "Three Cheers for the
Red, White and Blue"
The motion to adjourn came quickly
then, and the convention at $50 p. M.
adjourned sine die.
The National delegates-at-large chosen
are Roswell P. Flower, Edward Murphy,
Jr., Gen. Daniel E. Sickels and Gen.
Henry w. Slocum. Alternates-Manton
Marble, John Bigelow, Sidney Webster
and Alfred c. Chaplin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23
IT ALL GOES TO MR.. HIM
The Sentiment of the Albany COayen-
tiOn Unanimously
FOR NEW YORK'S JUNIOR SENATOR

The Delegation Instructed for Senator Hill and
Bound Together FIRMLY by the Uni; R2le.
The Protesting Democrats Formulate
Cell tr Another Convention and Ap-
point a New Sa.a Committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23

We are all subject to pain occasionally
and IL is wellto have good hniuent in the
house, such as Salvation Oh. Price IS cents.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16

Early Monday morning a party of gen
llemen left Durham for Chatham county
for the purpose of joining several other
gentlemen at Williams mill in a fish fry,
which proved to be a grand success, in
fact the best fry" Of the season.
The hospitality and kindness Of Messrs.
Williams, Bailey and Council is never
surpassed, and the pleasures of the day
will long be remembered.
Late in the evening a monster mOccasin
snake was killed which measured over
five feet in length. The unusual size at
tractcd attention and it was sOOn decided
to diesCct and see the contents of the
snake The experiment resulted in the
killing of eighty-siX young snakes which
would average ten inches in length.
All Of the undersigned desire to sub
scribe their names to the truth Of this
snake story and do hereby sOlemnly swear
it to be true
J. r. Hutching3, w. G. Bradshaw, w.
II. Hopkins, T. +. Cheek, w. l.. Terrell,
Lewis Smith, j. A. Warren, JOab Burch,
J. f. Council, Porto Williams.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
Durham Male hcademvI
A School Of High Grade for BO,,
and Young Men.

The session of ls92-93 will open on NoDB,v
August %, 1892, n continue 20 weeks.
Charges for the fall term Of 20 weeks
Primary department, az.
intermediate department. IL.
Academic department, SNm IN - 1
Incidental fee, Il
Students entering during the frst two veek.
will be charged fOT the term those coming IN
afterwards from date of entrance To lis clos.
All bills due at the beginning OF each Quarter.
No deductions will he made except In tas,, III
prOtracted sickness.
This school offers excellent advantages 10
young men desiring TO prepare themselves for
college or the business pursuits Of life.
Especial attention is given 10 Latin, English
and Mathematics.
For further particulars. see or adires, the
principal,
l.. 7. BUCHANAN.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
LETTERS.
A List of Letters Waiting Owners in the
Durham POstofice.

List Of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Durham postoffice, advertised Au-
gust 13, 1892
A-Allen, Miss Sarah.
B-Bob5itt, Miss Dolly Broken, Miss
Francis; Brown, Miss Katie; Burnes,
Miss NJ J.
Clash, Sam; Corniger. Rehecca
CrOmptOn, Mack.
D-DiXOn, Ephram.
F-Frazer, Miss Anna
GID, Solomon.
H-Hancette, Mary; Hicks, Weldon
High, Mis-. { J.: Hinton, ". II.
flames, VI. G..
Litter, Sam Long, William G Lyon,
Mrs. Mamie.
M-NcCloud, w G: Morris, Miss An
ME; Moore, ID NJ.
P-PCatt, George.
Reed, Miss Maria l. Rogers, Henry;
Rogers, Mary.
S-Simon, Miss Deal.
W-Walker, j. d; Watson, Indiana {;
Williams, c. r., 3: Williamson, Jerry.
w. a. ALBRIGHT, p. NJ.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
LESSONS IN MUSIC!
Piano, Organ, Harmony!

Miss Willie SmOot will open her School of
Music in Durham. september ], at her resi-
dence on Mangum street, until more central
and convenient quarters can be secured.
TermS-HOur lessons, $4W per month: halt
hour lessons. 81 80 per month.
After a thorough musical training and spe-
cil course at the best Conservatives of the
country, an experience as musical instructor
and director extending over five years of sue
cessful labor and having just closed a success
full term with the Vance Seminary, she comes
to Durham thoroughly equipped for the work
of instruction both in vocal and instrumental
music. and offers her services to the people OF
this city.
BY special permission of Professor Middleton
pupils attending the Durham Female In
~stitute, who desire TO profit by Miss Shoots
instruction, will be allowed TO take lessons
during school hours.
Private lessons at homes of pupils if pre-
ferred.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
LOOK AT THIS.
y Fine Chance to Get a Home ut Low and
Reasonable Prices.

The Trinity Land company who, it will
be remembered, bought the t. b. Lyon
land near Trinity college only a few
weeks ago, have already had the property
laid off and plated into nice streets and
lots, and are now ready to sell the lots to
any person desiring to build. 1t is the
intention of the company to build up a
nice community out there. Lots will be
sold reasonable, as it is not the purpose
Of this company to try to make a fortune
out of it. For prices, etc, apply to j. &.
Warren, general manager, or c. A. Jor
dan, secretary and treasurer.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
HOLLOWAI'S
BUSINESS SCHOOL.

r. b. Holloway, the Specialist, will open a
Business School in the Y. M c. A. II III for two
months only, Wednesday, August L..
\ thorough course in Bookkeeping, Pen
manship and Commercial Correspondence,
SO. Writing, 81 for 10 lessons.
Observation-Disclosures class, 9 to IL. Night
class, 8 to 10.
Bookkeeping Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays. Night class in Penmanship s to 9,
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Day class, 4:30 TO
$50 daily, except Saturday.
Two gold medals will be given at close of
session: One for best writing, one for best i'm
prOvement.
Terms-Half in advance, remainder at close
of school,. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded. Reductions to three or more from
one family. See circular for further p%articu-
lars. Specimens on exhibition at pOstOihce.
Private lessons will be given in Penmanship
or Book keeping if desired.
Pupils can enter at any time.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
Durham School Of Music.
Opens Sept. | With improved Meth
DDS and Increased Facilities.

Aftera year of successful work in the School
of Music, three years experience in teaching
and ii recent course at the New York Grand
Conservatory, We feel more than ever pre-
pare1 to make the Durham School of Music
equal TO that of any conservatory in the South
and ask the people of Durham to aid in this
effort by giving us their patronage and sup
port.
will be:
Free lessons in Harmony once each week.
Monthly concert in which all pupils will
take part.
The vocal class, in charge of Miss Mary
Mackay, will enjoy special advantages for the
highest musical culture, and in every depart
ment the training will be most thorough and
according to the latest methods.
Conducted OH the conservatory plan.
Special attention to phrasing and interpre-
tatlOn. MISS NOLA WOODWARD.
MISS LIZZIE HARRIS,
MISS ADA n
MISS MARY MACKAY.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-08-16
COMING MI GOING.
Durham People on the Move and Visitors
in the City.

Durham People on the Move and Visitors
in the City.
w. p. Henry went to Wilson to-day.
J. N. Ingram, Of Oxford, is in the city.
G. ID. Neal, of Holloway, is in the city.
+. NJ. Bell, of Richmond, is in the city.
II. O. Ingram, of High Point, is in The
city.
w. r.. Coppege, of Graham, is in the
city.
G. f. Woody, of Bethel Hill, is at the
Hotel Driver.
VIM Pinkus, Of Statesville, is registered
at the Hotel Drive.
Col. j.. s. Carr, Of Occoneechee, came
in on the noon train.
Mrs. NJ. II. Jones left on the noon
train TO make Il rambling our.
Mrs. ). \. Adams left yesterday even
ing to visit friends at lIillsboro.
Elder p. d. Gould, of lions Landmark,
was in the city yesterday evening.
Mrs. Leo u. Heart and Leo u. Heartt,
Jr., went down to Raleigh to day.
W. NJ. Holden, Of Durham county
went to Wrightsville yesterday evening.
X. T. Gray, of Raleigh, was in the city
to-day in the interest of Trinity college.
Mr.. Fred Webb passed through the
city yesterday evening en- route to Ashe-
vile.
+. ID. Turner, of Hillsboro, was in the
city to-day and left on the noon train for
Raleigh.
Capt. J.. 5. Lockhart left yesterday
evening on a business trip to Danville
and Richmond.
j. II. Separk, who has been in the city
a day or two returned TO his home at
Raleigh to day.
Capt. O. Il. Smith, of Henderson, passed
through the city yesterday evening en-
route to Graham.
I. III. Lyon spent a few days with his
father this week. He is travelling for a
Baltimore house.
NJ. ]. Mccarthy, of Louisville, Ky,
passed through Durham yesterday en-
route to his home.
Miss Lucy Webb, IF Stem, passed
through the city yesterday evening en-
route to ASheville.
y. c. Lar--and wife, of Washington.
d.. c, passed through the city Yesterday
evening en- route TO Greensboro.
Judge Walter Clark, of Raleigh, was
in the city to day in attendance upon a
meeting of the executive committee of
Trinity college.
DR.. II. {. Herring, of Concord, passed
through the city TO day. He SAYS the
Third party in Cabarrus is growing
weaker and weaker, and will soon expire.
Hon. \. II. \. Williams, Of oxford,
passed through the city yesterday even
ing eli route To Greensboro to arrange for
a joint discussion Of The political issues of
the day.
Mr. l. 9. Barnes, "A we'll known tobac-
conist of warehouse popularity, was here
yesterday considering a proposition to
leave Henderson and embark in the ware.
house business here. Ed will control 10
hacco 10 any place he goes. but Durham
is the coming place, and We hope he has
perfected his arrangements to come.