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

A NUMBER Of Sioux sQuaw men since
the recent decision not permitting their
wives to take up Indian allotments havd
filed contests against their wives for
portion OF their allotment. This seems
to be the only way they have OF retain
ing possession of 4 part Of their lands.
In their contests they say tLat their
wives are not Indians. This seems q
little strange, when only few months
ago their wives In order to secure In
dian sllotments declared that they
were Indians and members OF the Si0ax
nation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
LOUIkIANA's MONSTER.


1t 1nvados Canada DUTY Free and Causes
Trouble.
The Canadian government has made an
important seizure Of Louisiana and Mexi-
can lottery tickets at Montreal for having
been smuggled into Canada, such articles
being dutiable. The man from whom they
were seized is named L. E. May. He pleaded
that he was only a sub-agent for Montreal
tobacconist, who Was the general agent for
the whole city. A long list OF persons In
Montreal, chiefly tobacco and cigar dealers,
who acted - SUBJ agents. has been secured,
and interesting developments are expected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

Judge Withrow at st. Louis has given .
decision in the divorce case OF Sarah G.
Darr ow VS.. Constantine barrow, young
couple from New York who married as
Joke and now wish to be separated. Judge
Withrow rules that the marriage cannot DO
dissolved and that the Larties must remain
man and wife.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
PULLED THE WRONG LEVER.


L1CHtU8 AOvOutWfo ~ NSU0 OtCwoty
Citlsen 1T beatrice.
A CITIZEN OF Crab Orchard put up at
hotel At Beatrice and concluded that
he knew enough about the establish
ment to run the elevator without assist
ance during tho momentAry absenee OF
the elcyster boy. The result Mgs tha4
the enterprising chap found htnascif ~
the top Of the elevator shaft before no
could catch his breath. In his fright
he pulled another lever and down he
shot into tho basement with brcath.ex!
hausting rapidity, and It was not until
he had taken another flight to the roof
that some one got hold Of the concern
and into the elevator that understood
its manipulation. Fortunately the chap
was not injured, but he was scared
enough to compensate for . dozen In.
juries of first-class order.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
The hattie or Rio Grande.

A dispatch from Laredo, Mexico, states
that an engagement took place between
Garxa's followers and the Mexican troops
st San Ignacio's ranch, on the United States
aide OF the border, between CarriEo and
Laredo. Tho rcvolutionists assembled in
largo force on the Texas bank and opened q
steady 6re At the troops across the river,
which was returped. The battle resulted in
one Mexican soldier being killed and \
number ON each side wounded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

The Brltish Troops make Anothst Ads
vanss snd WIN : second tietsry.
A dispatch from 0ilgit, on the Cashmere
frontier, states that tho British forces made
, forward movement against the Hunxa and
Nagar tribesnlen and that they captured
another fort located short distance FROM
the fort Of Nit. The storming force con-
sisted OF i hundred men Of the Cashmere
regiment under Lieuts- Taylor, Manncrsh,
and Smith. They scaled the precipice op-
posite the Nit fort and captured the stone
breastwOrks, the defenders Of which were
kept In check BY heavy Are from the Nilt
fort. Ono hundred and eighteen prisoners
were taken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
An Apology or war.

Chilli has absolutely declined up to the
present moment to even admit that she n
sorry for the occurrence which has led to
the strained relations. There Is nothing
the United States can do now but 10 insist
upon an apology and 70 back that insistence
with declaration OF war II II 10 not forth
coming. and It b as certain now - any.
thing can be that the President will ask the
authority from Congress within two weeks
to dc&are war. No other course 10 open n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
FROM JEST TO EARNEST.
Young People Joke Of Suicide and Then
Commit 1t,


Commit It.
Less than year ago Grace Cook, May
Smell, Fred Butler and girl named Rogers
residing In Iona. Mich, agreed to commit
suicide. Three of the covenanters have al
ready perished by their own hands, while
fourth Is married and may have changed
her mind. Grace Cook, the first to die, was
found In her home. writhing under the ef-
fects Of morphine, and soon expired. Sew
eral months ago Fred. Butler attacked n
lady with club. and, on being identified
and tracked by the officers fred bullet
into his brain. The third life sacrificed in
pursuance OF the agreement was that Of
May Smell, who has just died ut Battle
Creek with every symptom Of poisoning by
morphine. The agreement was made at n
convivial gathering, probably In fun, but is
being kept rs though it were q sacred obli-
CATION.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
The war News Disorea,tea.

There can be no doubt Of the desire Of the
ohiccrs OF the State and Navy Departments
to allay any apprehension Of war between
the United States and Chill that may have
been caused By alarming newspaper publi-
cations. Secretary Tracy said tho warliks
stories are without foundation, and that
there II nothing in the situation 70 warrant
their acceptance. He added that not . stn-
gle vessel OF the navy = under orders .
proceed 20 Chilli.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
Texas Hangers Called Out.

In answer to request from Major Gem
eral Stanley, commanding the troops In
Texas, asking cooperation ON account OF
the CARA invasion in Mexico and the kill
ing Of Corporal Edstron by Garxa's band
on Texas soil, Gov. Hogg has ordered all
the Texas Rangers available to march at
once to the scene OF conflict
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
Wanted vsnderbIit's Brains.

A young German. who upon examination
proved to be insane, called upon Cornelius
Vanderbilt, and expressed his intention of
getting his brains to be subjected to an ex-
pert analysis to determine why he,
Vanderbilt was able to amass a
fortune while he, the caller, was practt-
cally penniiess. He W as promptly arrested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

The Canadian Cabinet has decided 70 Con.
tinue the policy Of an immigration bonus
which has been in force the past season.
The amount hxed By the order in council
which the government viii pay is olo Tor
the head Of . family and es for each nem.
bcr OF family on settlement on lard o.
any point In the dominion west Of the oast-
ern fronts4e Of Nanitoba.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
London in . IDonse Eog.

London complains Of n fog that beats all
records on Christmas and the day before.
1t was the denscst fog In years. Business
on the street was practically suspended, 1t
being impossible to see ahead more than q
few inches. Many deaths are recorded
from people walking over entertainments
and into the Thames.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
New base lSall J.esxue.

President speas, Of the Kansas City Asso-
citation, has sent out a call for meeting OF
base ball men 1T Chicago, Jan. z. next, to
form new base ball association. Tho call
was sent to base ball men In Columbus,
Indianapolis, Toledo, Detroit, Grand Rap
ids, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, st. Paul and
Omaha
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
END OF THE SIMS GANG.
SEVEN ALABAMA OUfEASvo
!. O1UOW0 49, t3s


3 + i
Bob Sims ami two mcmtcss of ~
o'oodthirsty gang named 4 oilas sna
John Savage were Iynchcd II No tasRs
age, son Of Thomas. was only ~ years
Of age Tho inns ans had hesa
guilty OF many crimes, the cnlminatjOn
coming when tho McMi Ism fami i vaa
Mul dered bef ause of some trouble ! host
land. the circumssances Ol ~ fendnk
/ Tine having been alresdy gelsts4
people ~ 4 EhpetRw aqna5s faels v
btaediy doII6gs 81 ] ss1 sk 3 II1 Ii1 = 111
dctermluod that no - eAt n u ! !!
toicrab.e at tits time aud that SunM1Sv
Justice be metyd Out A sheriH'a pO1e1.
armed with six.p0und cannon, pTOceedsA
to SINS cottage. det TIn ned 20 take
tho Oallaw d I'd or alive. / Inns and
his two CONF ani,ns were heavily armed.
and had expe tod to bod the c0tta4e un-
night, whom = dash for I bssty would
be made. In seeing tho cann0,s Now
ever, III. outlaw sought to .pariey* VII
the Sheriff, Offering to surrender u tie
Sheriff would guarantee him protect 90
from the members Of the DO 81 Ihte
the sheriff 80 he could not Do under
the existing state Of airs and the lu-
tense excitement prevailing, bat ~
would do the next be thing he c1uA
and give him 3 guard OF hity ARMED
men. This proposition Sims finally &C.
cepted, saying that BY holding out IN
felt he woud sacrifice the lives Of ht1
wife and daughters, 1T the xAme tins
remarking that he did not expect he3
would got - tar - bu.ler either deAa
or alive.
The armed guard started with ~
prisoners, consisting OF Lob Sims. I5m
savage and two sons Of John Savage -
the journey to Bntler. After their d1-
parture the remainder Of the tTowd.
VIII ch had gathered st ths scene, num.s
bering about $50 determlned men, ke3d
. meeting and took counsel - 70 what
action was advisab q. IL was soon CO
termined that the prisoners should -
lynchcd, SO, mounting their horses, they
started In pursuit. On the road thsy
met John savage. previously reported -
captured and hanged ChFistmas kvo
" ithont much ado they put sope
around his neck and strung hl1 NJ ~ -
convenient tree
Continuing on. they oyestook NJ etAsr
prisoners about two miles from lA0 stA83e
Ing point and, returning with theM II
tho same tr from whicA JOhn 6ovao0
was hanging, tho mob adsusto6 soDao
about their necks and mountea thsn t1e
4ha wo'nss, Ssvsses ~.re 4he afSH -
thoss .,hc snrrs ras,,A n I'M. .sie1 49,
the % fnrv ~ ~ M ths arrassd = s,onn y ~ = vHIsS
asked n he had anything - s i
acoma fsaI nv nn,se. "a 2s5 Z
th,nt a. : covsrf ; .s'
The hncgv ~ than Arivan II7SI(1
nrds, ~ them .nd thcv s1nnr |1S;fS,
: - In Nts mannar To- ~ "a I1ii1 Sin1s;s31
Ma ranha,, vere hanesf ~ Il I21iI1Ii
- t.ea rha a~vssas' 49, n
ana Aecisrcd fSsir Iness ;5!as ssss3
Sir. rasns.S "a ~ hlIr1foi4 4nS Y
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.rS ,coE tSir.s - cnoI.v - thones ~
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inc 4 iasd - rnle /. ! fraaaAv vhiss1l
80. S - i..d him Is et..rrtsv q ..s';sss'ss
Alter the i nchinr.ths i - Y
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

INCREDIBLE az II may seem to even
those who reside In tho Black Hills, the
total bullion production OF the North.
ern Hills for 1891 has been over l,GO0, !.
600. When 1t 10 taken Into considers
ton that some Of the heaviest bullion
producers, such as the Golden Reward
and Big Missouri, have oaly been In
operation for portion Of the year. the
Amount is stupendOus.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
sixty People Were Killed.

Advices have been received from South
Africa to tho effect that while the Confines
expedition Was en- route from Quillimmane
to Maghamba an exploson Of gunpowder
occurred by which sixty persons we're
killed and 40 wounded.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
P.r.elites Win n Waterrsrd.

The returns Of tho election 1t Waterford,
Ireland, show that John Z. Redmond par
nellite) received l.s2s votes. and Michael
Davitt (NcCarthyite) i.320. majority Of
49, votes for the Parnellttel candidate.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

T. CLIvFogp, who had been station
agent at Washington, S. d., for num-
ber OF years, but who had recently been
stationed at Albee, committed suicide
BY deliberately jumping in:o u barrel of
water head 6rst. Ec left written
note telling section hand that he
should take his body out OF the barrel
and then notify his wife. who was visit
ing in Huron at the time, Of what he
had done.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

During performance In the opera house
at Liberty, Ind. the building caught Ore
and panic followed. The crowd rushed
for the windows and before they could be
prevented several jumped. but It II thought
that none are seriously injured.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
Royal Baking Powder
Leads All.

"The Royal Baking Powder is absolutely pure,
for have so found it in many tests, made both for
them and the u S. Government. The Royal Bas-
ing Powder is undoubtedly the purcst and most
reliable Baking Powder offered to the public
"HENRY A. MOTT, PHI. D."
Late Chemist for u S. Government.
"Al chemical tests to which have submitted it
have proved the Royal Baking Powder perfectly
healthful and free from every delctcrous substance
1t is purest in quality and highest in strength Of
any Baking Powder Of which have knowledge.
"WMe McMURTR1E, +. M, PHI. b"
Las Ch<mist-in-cAicf q. S. Drbt Of Agy1eaItx,1
Washington, d. {.
"The strength Of the Royal is shown to be % per
cent greater than any other.
GAS result Of my Investigations find the Royal
Baking Powder far superior to the Others 1t pure,
contains but wholesome ingredients, and is Of
greatest strength
"F. X. VALADE,
"l'udHe Ana!yst, Ontario, Dominion Of Canada"
The latest Investigations by the United States
and Canadian Governments show the Royal Bak-
ing Powder superior to all others in leavening
strength.
Statements BY other manufacturers to the con-
k,u,y haze been declz,sa by tie official authorities
haksjfcahious Of the official reports.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

Judge Collins At Chicago rendered de-
cision declaring unconstitutional tho alien
land law, passed BY the Illinois Legislature
in 1887. Under this act non-reyideut aliens
could not acquire property BY descent OF
otherwise.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
They VIII Employ .;a n,nAkcrs.

lr Is now well authenticated fact
that the question Of artificial rainmak-
ing is to receive considerable attention
In South Dakota during the coming
season. The counties OF Wslworth,
Edmunds, Brown. Porter, Faux, SpinK,
Sully, HYDE, Hand and hughes will
com mbine to purchase Tie right TO bring
artificial moisture fiom the clouds, from
the Goodland. Kan, Ar.ih ial kahn
Company, whbch now has a representa-
tive in the count es ato:e mentioned
working up the matter. The plan is to
have the counties combine ami work
through concerted action Of the differ
ent Boards Of County Commissioners,
and this is evidently the most plausible
manner to get at such q gigantic under.
taking. The company referred to
agrees to furnish experimental rains at
$50 each-this to prove the ,hemc no
fraud; then the counties becoming sa5-
isiied Of its Practical, lily. purchase the
right to forever use the Plan 10 produce
rainfall during the Giy sels.ns. 4 con.
vention to discuss the matter a. leagth
will be held in Blunt o. \. llighmore.
Hyde County, about Jan. 20.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
The Boyd County Ssat.

SPENCER has initiated contest pro-
cccdings against Butte City over the
recent county seat election, alleging
fraud, illegal voting and ballot bon
stafling on the part OF the election board
In Ruttc precinct. Butte received only
eighty one votes In the whole county
outside CT thst precinct and her candi.
dates for Office were oil defeated by
largo majorities, but through alleged
fraudulent mantpulatIons the majority
OF tho county officers were elected for
Butte and the county seat located there.
Tho defeated candidates have con.
menced quo warrsnto proceedin9s on
the same groands - alleged IN the
county seat contest.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

ARAplcAL departure has been made
In the system OF instruction In the Ne
braska State University. The system
has been modified to what Is known In
educational circles as the michigan
plan.' Hereafter there will be no reg.
ular classes in the university. The
first year, now designated rs the fresh.
man, will be known rs .sthe first year Of
residence After the first year there
will be nothing to designate how long
student has been In attendance at
the university. The names OF al the
students will be printed in one list. al.
phabetically arranged. Following each
name will To two numerals, the 6rst
will indicate how many full courses
were re uircd OF him, and the second,
how many OF these courses he has com.
pleted. A glance at the list will show
just long the student must remain be-
fore graduating. In order to graduate
the student will be required to complete
twenty-five full courses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01

have already subscribed for shares In
the project to the amount Of $3.50. A
convention has been called to meet at
EdkertOn on jan. IA, 1892. at which oil
townships arc expected to bs repre-.
SAntAd
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
A white Elephant.

The Dakota School OF Mines has a
land endowment OF 4o,Ooo acres. and
4,3O) acres OF this land has been located
west OF Rapid City and i, heavily tim
bered. 1t is not all In one body but is
all good timber land and is p.oving .
white elephant to MIR. McGiilicudiy,
President OF the School OF Mines
Miners, ranchmen, wool, hoppcrs, saw
mill men and tie contractors are bounc-
ing upon 1t, and the worst feature Of
the business il that there is no fund
available to hire guard or man 10
watch 1t. One enterprising man has
cut 5000 railroad tics from this tim ber,
but before he moves them he may get
into jail.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
THE CAR TO HERSELF.
An Insane Woman Takes Possession oI
Passenger Car In Nebraska.

An Insane Woman Takes POssossiOn 0f
Passenger Car In Nebraska.
MRs. BENJAMIN KoEHLER is the name
Of married lady who took possession
of car on the B. 4 NJ. flyer and scared
the ether pas, ,engers out Of years
growth. Mrs. Koehier's husband ID =
mail carrier 1t Denver, and the two
were on their way east shortly after
leaving Hastings, Neb.. she was seized
by tit Of temporary insanity and draw.
ing revolver fred three shots through
the door. Tho passengers vacated at
once, leaving the insane woman In full
possession. The police At Lincoln were
telegraphed to, and when the train
pulled into the depot squad OF officers
was on hand. After greeting the off,
GERS with few welcoming shots from
her revolver. the woman agreed to &C.
company the officers to the police sta
tioi. After she had had an opportunity
to rest for = few moments she became
much better aud she and her husband
continued their journey eastward.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
Mere ION Th.. rspsstss.

TIE 5.year-old SON Of Sam TanneT,
living iUnr mileS south Of Ea9le. Nsb..
got possession OF somc paFior matches
and thought II would be great fun -
strike them to see the horses jump 10
the Earn when the matches snapped.
The usual result followed and Mr.. Tan
ncr :s mourning the loss Of barn. SOW
cral tons OF ha7, harness, wagon and
the like FROM tho 6re. Fortunately Tho
horses broke loose and escaped beSere
being burned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
a scheme ef emo yYo,pen.

ONE Of the plans adopted by the
Women's Commission OF South Dakots
for raising money for the Worlds Fair
fund Is TO get the school children In the
State to give 5 cents. each teacher 20
cents and each Superintendent 8 A
day will be appointed for t.iesc coatri-
buttons to bc brought in and app.opri-
ate exercises arc expected 10 be held.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
ARE FILING CONTESTS
9QUAW MEN TRY TO SAVE
THEIR LANDS.

Many sf Them Are ftling Comforts Them
selves Against Their Wives ON the sioux
Reservation. Joinsng IN the Assertion
That They Are Not Indians.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
MANGANESE DEPOSITS.
Rich OutcropplnGs of This Scarce Mineral
In the Black Hills.


In the Black Hills.
THE manganese discoveries made dur
ing the summer and fall In the Black
Hills show good prospects and will
probably be worked on an extensive
scale before the winter Is over. The
discoveries so far made extend over
belt north and south for aLout six miles
or more, commencing sixteen mles
south Of Custer City In Pleasant Valley,
from whence it is traced southeriy for
several miles, crossing the Burlington 4
Missouri railroad At . siding twenty
miles from Custer City. The ore crops
out at the contact between the sand
and limestone formations, which IL ia
conformity with the mines which have
already been found aud worked in diff
ferent parts OF the world Some tests
that have been made Oh the best OF the
ore by the Chicago steel works show IL
to run from 20 to 60 per cent. manga
nese, which Is splendid showing. The
same tests also show very small per-
centage Of silica ,and phosphorus--not
enough to make them an Lbj sction COM
mercially. This would n AXE l; bring
from SIS to $40 per ton at the steel
works at Chicago or ST LOais. The
cost Of mining. hauling and railroad
freight, IL the large quantities exist
which are indicated by the outcrop.
will be from 81 to 50 per ton. according
to distance from the railroad where the
mining is done. This would maze u
handsome profit, even il tn ore only
averaged SIS per ton at the steel works.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
She was Very Mach Abused.

THE police OF Kearney are trying
every way possible to obtain the where
abouts Of Edna Clayton, middle aged
woman who camc there about two
weeks ago and obtained work as do
mestic with Mrs. ID. w. Roe. She
Gained Cairo, ILL.,, rs her home, and
spoke feelingIy of the hardships she had
endured, adding That her wardrobe had
recently beefi stolen. together with $50
in cash, leaving her poorly clad snd
pcnniicss. She gave general satisfac-
ton until one night last week, when
she disappeared, taking with her valu-
able clothing, jewels and money belong.
ing to Mrs. Roc. Late intelligence
shows that the woman IL NO common
thief, but accomplished In the art
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-01-01
nsle Bre..js, MIli Irotc,t,,

TIE Indians ~ tho Crow Creek agency
DO not take kindly to tho recent dec!s-
lon taking away the rights OF half
breeds to acquire title to land under the
slioiment act. and II 10 thought dele.
Cation will 20 70 Washington to appeal
from the decision.