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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-01-04
CastOria..

"Cestcria Is SO well adapted to children thHs
] recommend it as superior to any prescription
known 10 me-"
II. A. ARCHER, n. D.,
II, So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, n. z.
"O.;r physicians in the chiliren's depart
Incnt have spoken highly Of their expen-
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
AID although we crly nave amorg our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We ere free to confess tina. the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AMI DIsPExsARy,
Boston, EasA
ALLE,: c. SMITH, Pres.
urray Street, New York City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
NOTICE FOR bids.
Kline Ditch.

The board Of County Commissioned Of Union
county. South Dakota. having on the 27tii day Of
April, 1884, established. laid Olt and ordered
CONSTRUCTED ~ sa,d con,ay az. Gi'ch or IRAN am, rom
described IN their resolution. 81 that date, oi
the size aud dimensions and 81 the probable cost
and IN the manner and according TO the plans
and Specifications rs shown BY aud contained IN
The report Of the receivers therein, the work
thereon 10 be begun by the 18th day OF June,
1904, and completed BY the 10Th day Of NOvem.
Of said viewers made md hled in my once on
the sth day Of May; 1854. IN accordance with the
Now, therefore. deeming 1t for the best utter:
therein that the Job OF digging and constructing
said ditch or drain be sold and let ~ u Whole:
Notice Is hereby given that sealed bids for the
I'd i whole, according to tho plans and specif-
cations and in the nauner prescribed by the
said resolution and tine reports OF said viewers
on file IN my office. Will pc received by the un-
city Of Elk Point, South Dakota, up to and until
the hour OF 2 o'clock .. m. VI Thursday, the 3!st
day. Of May. 1874, at which time aud place the
let 10 the lowest and best bidder therefor,
Each bidder will accompany his bid by an un-
dertaking IN the sum Of three hundred dollars
TO enter lnto Z contract - compliance Win thc
bid should the contract be awarded to him.
And upon the award Of said contract the con-
tractor will he required to enter into a contract
perform said work In the time and manner
herein mentioned and more fully set forth In
The report OF said viewers and shall enter into
s%urctles rs required by law IN such eases.
The right to reject any aud all bids is hereby
dated At Elk Point. $. D.. this stl, day of May.
1884.
5-iOtO3l-4t County Auditor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10


The census statistics OF farm mort.
cages, according to Edward Atkir-
son in the May Forum, warrants the
following important conclusions:
/. That the larger part of the
western farms cultivated by owners
were free OF any mortgage whatever.
2. That the western farmers were
creditors rather than debtors.
8. That the burden Of farm mort.
cages is a very light one.
I'm fact" he says, "the statistics
Of this investigation led me to the
conclusion that there existed no
great body OF the people of any
class in this country who were, rs a
whole, ST free from debt and SO alb
solutely independent as the western
farmers of the grain growing states
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Mortgage Sale.

NOrIcE or MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Whereas, Default has occurred In the c0ndi-
lions Of = mortgage. containing power OF sale,
given by the Elk Point Opera House Company,
m~0rtgagOrs, to the Dakota Loan and Trust
Company, OF Watertown, Dakota, mort.
Eagee. dated September 7th, 1887. and recorded
In book ~ OF Mortgages, paSe lI6 OF the records
VI Union county. south Dakota, and mortgag.
Ing the
Fractional lot four ~, Of block thirty
two (32l, Of the original town OF Elk
Point. and fractional lot four az. Of
block WI ~, In WixOn'S Addition to the
City OF Elk Point,
In Union County, State Of south Dakota. by
which default the power OF sale has become
operative, and. no action, or proceeding having
been instituted by law to recover the debt there
by secured. or any part thereof; and there ID
claimed to De due on said mortgage ut this date
ten hundred and ninety-eight dollars.
Notice Ii hereby given. that said Mortgage
Will be fOreclOsed by sale OF sad premises Mt
public auction by tho Sheriff OF said County,
@ll69i ut II O'clock u. M, Mt the front
door OF the Court House. In the town OF Xix
Point In said county OF Union and State OF South
Dakota. to pay said debt. interest and 500 At
tOrney's fees, and disbursements allowed by
law.
Dated May 4. 1854.
THEDAKOrA LOAN & TRUST COMPANY o.
WATERTOwN, DAKOTA. Mortgage.
Fla CountryMan. Attorney for Mortgage,
Watert0wn. south Dakota.
Date u First Publication, May 10, 1894.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Quite a number Of the republican
papers have spoken kindly Of our
fellow tcwnsman 40. Ringsrud for
the nomination Of governor, bu:
none have given him a neater com.
pliment than the following taken
from last weeks Brookings Press.
"Ex-Secretary Of State Ringsrud OF
Elk Point, is the logical candidate
Of the republicans for the next COVER
nor OF South Dakota. Personally
he is intelligent, honest and conser-
vatiye and he is widely known and
very popular, and therefore a strong
man. He could poll the entire re-
publican vote, including the Scanda-
%navians, a large per cent OF whom
would vote against Sheldon. Give
us Ringsrud and victory"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
BruiS,


BRuLE, May Misses Betsy
Peterson and Jessie Johnson re-
turned home from Sioux City last
week.
Lewis Ranum finished a success
full term OF school in district 81.
Miss Gunnel Peterson is on the
sick list.
Almer Helgerson, from Canton,
S. d., visited with Lewisons last
Sunday.
G. NJ. Lewison is on the sick list.
Mrs. i. Lewison and Miss Ella
Lewiston went TO Sioux City again.
Emma and Ida Johnson visited
with the Hansons last Sunday.
A surprise party took place at
Hofstad's last Saturday night. A
good time is reported.
A wedding is to take place in
Center Brule May II. The happy
couple are j. A. Ven and Miss Betsy
Ranum.
The debate in Peterson's school,
house last Saturday night was well
attended. The following question
was discussed: "Should the In
dams be supported by the govern.
ment." 1t was decided infavor OF
the negative. When M. B. re-
ports the debates again we advise
him to keep more strictly to the
truth.
A surprise party at X. Paulsons
tonight.
Corn planting will be in full pro.
gress this week.
Miss Betsy Peterson is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Ronell, in Elk Point
this week. A FARMER,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
mo state can levy a tax

mo state can levy a tax on in
ter state commerce in any FORM
was the gift Of a decision announced
by Justice Brewer in tho United
States supreme court the other day.
J. w. Brewer was agent for Chicago
firm soliciting IN Titusville, Pa, or
ders for pictures and picture framea.
An ordinance Of that city required
such solicitors to pay u license. For
failingto do this Brennan was fined
s25 in the city court and on appeal
tho supreme court Of the state
affirmed the judgment. In the
opinion Of the court rendered
Jnstice Brewer reviewed tho various
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

The call for the populist state
convention to meet at Mitchell, June
II, has been issued by Chairman
Simmons. He specifies that 564
delegates shall be chosen. In the
call no mention is made for the nom.
ination OF candidate for Judge Of SUI.
preme court which is quite queer.
Clay county is given IA delegates and
Union 10. Among the speakers
from out ofthe state who are to be
in attendance upon the convention
are Sovereign Of the K. OF L. and. ].
&. Willets Of Kansas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Der Of school teachers-tho employ.
ment OF which forms 80 per cent Of
the school tax-was increased "A
per cent. With 10 per cent VI grain
production the country increased its
school. tax-on the average-66.6
per cent.
The increase in the railway mile
age was SO per cent. postal receipts
were increased 81 per cent, while
the production Of steel was increased
ITO per cent. Thus it will he OBJ
served that the business develop
ment of the country MS indicated in
the increase Of railway mileage and
the production OF iron and steel kept
apace with the mortgage indebted
ness.
The production Of grain in this
county forms fully three.fonrtls Of
its resources. 1t is the one product
which pays the debts Of u
try, moves the wheels of industry
and forms the backbone to the
financial success or depression of
the nation. Yet it seems that we
mortgaged, taking the country as a
whole, as rapidly MS our industrial
development progressed. The rail-
ways are not paid for and the iron
and steel are plaslered with a mort
gage.
All this leads to the conclusion
that the nation has ruin a foot race
and that it took ten years to take its
I-o~ll,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

The students Of Drake university,
at DesMoins, who have carefully
collected statistics showing the poll.
tics, nativity, religion, ETC., Of
Kellys army. 1t appears that 81
are married, 602 single and 5 Wild
overs. OF 1853 who we're INTERCEPTED
$40 r American born, and 3l4
foreign born. As to politics 218 are
republicans, 1913 democrats, 24O
populists, 81 undecided and II in
different. As to religion 1853 are
Professionals, $50 Catholics and
ia have no religion.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10


authorities and decisions, and said
that the judgmen, OF the supreme
court Of Pennsylvania must be re-
yersed. In concluding Justice
Brewer reaflirmed the rule laid down
in Ficklen agt. Shelby county (l45
U. S., ~:
mo state a levy q tax on in.
terstate commerce in any form,
whether by way Of duties laid on
the transportation Of the subjects Of
that commerce or on the receipts de-
rived from that transportation, or on
the ~occacion or business Of carrying
il NM
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

NEWS,

Sphinx.
SpINK, May, 1.-Some are prepar-
ing to plant their corn this week.
The women's work at present is
house cleaning.
Miss Hannah Solem departed for
Chamberlin on Tuesday OF last week
to visit her cousin in that vicinity.
She also intends to make a short
stay with her brother Rev. II. M.
Solem and family at the same time.
Miss Maggie O'Conor came up
from Sioux City last Saturday after
a few weeks stay there. She was
accompanied by Miss Mary Call,
who will visit for some time with
her friend.
Chas Dahl visited in Sioux city
over Sunday.
s. A.. Omdahl of Big Springs
spent the interval between Friday
a I'd Monday ut home.
Miss Klopstad of Vermilllon
Sundayed here.
Martin Moles has left Sphinx for
good, having traded off his farm to
l.. N. Grill Of Richland.
Miss Ida Ronell has arrived home
from Charles Mix county, having
taught a six months term nf school
there.
Mr. G.. G. Setter is going to have
an addition built to his house.
Miss Anna Fickbohm entertained a
large number of her friends on Satur-
day evening in honor OF her 18th
birthday. Every body felt that they
had a most enjoyable time and it
was not a late hour that the party
broke up. QUIro.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Miss Francis f. Willard, the M

Miss Francis f. Willard, the noted
temperance worker, in writing from
England to the scholars Of the high
school in Cleveland, O., sends them
the following good advice: "To the
girls: Womsnliness first; afterward
what you will. To the boys: Dedi.
cate your brave young lives to the
chivalry OF justice, rather than ro-
fnance.n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

The Aberdeen Star, a populistic
sheet, tells in its last issue why Doc
Fish was fired. It declares it was
necessary to save the paper from
moral, political and financial ruin,
and concludes with this expression.
eve are too happy to be rid Of the
montebank to get in a wrangle with
him." Good.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

1t required three columns for Ed
itor Sage Of the Huron Journal to
tell his readers that he favored Sem
ator Pettigrew's reelection. Now
that Sege is safely delivered he can
devote his energies to giving his
readers the current news.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

AL! the school land sold by Gibbs, deputy land
commissioner. had been leased from three to
five years and the rent. therefore. paid In al.
vance one year. Disregarding the rights of
those who had leased the land and paid their
money for its use in advance. Ruth arbitrarily
sells the land and has thus far not even re-
funded the money paid on the leases. There is
no Justice In such u high handed proceeding
nor Is there any equity or legality in such vio-
latiOn OF . written con~tract.-Yankton Tele-
gram.
The above represents n fair sam.
pie Of the deceit practiced by sew.
eral papers Of the populistic persua.
sion. Every lease made out by
the department at Pierre explicitly
provides that in case of a sale of the
land the party leasing forfeits all
rights. So far as the money is con.
cerned which is paid by the party
leasing, that is returned at the end
of ninety days. Will Editor Poore
correct the deceit he has practiced?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Care tor Headache.

As q remedy for oil kinds OF head.
ache, Electric Bitters has proved to be
the best. 1t effects a permanent cure
and the most dreaded habitual sick
headaches yield to its influence. We
urge all who are afflicted to procure q
bottle and give this remedy a fair trial,
In case OF habituar constipation Elec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone 70 the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use Of this medicine. Try r
once Large bottles only soc at Dr. J,
s. Hlcott's drug store,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Fl. G. Rice Of Huron is reported to
be holding out his hand for the
certificate of nomination for Cover.
nor by the republicans.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Guaranteed cura.

We authorize our advertised drug.
gists to sell Dr.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds upon
this condition. II afflicted with q
cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest
trouble and will use this remedy as d.
rected, giving it q fair trial, and expe-
rience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we
not know that DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry could be relied on. It never dis.
appoints. Trial bottles free at j. s.
Talcott's drug store, Large size, SOC
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
~FRANkNESS.

Memphis (Mo.) Democrat: Geo.
Wollard is dead, and dying he went
as straight to hell rs any arrow shot
from its bow. For seventy -four
years he has lived in this town.
During that time he has opposed
every enterprise that would tax him
a copper; he opposed schools; lie
never gave a cent to church or char.
ity he favored saloons; his influence
was always OF ,he DEVILS side. He
left an estate worth $65 900 and q
life that smells to heaven.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Reprobate Breckenridge delivered
the opening speech of his campaign
for reelection as congressman. II
the newspaper accounts are true,
the assumption Of Col. Phil Thomp-
sou that Full men are wrong comes
pretty near being correct-in Ken
A,,nI,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

1t Is reported that an Elk Point attorney dur.
ing the late term Of court In Union county ad.
dressed his honor IN a very incoilerent manner,
Probably he was labOring under n Jag similar
to one carried by Senator Turpie. who made
IN the Umited States senate the other day.-
VermilliOn Republican.
With the exception that the above
is false In every particular, it is all
right. What more could be expected
from the Weary Wiley Of Vermillion?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

"Gen." Kelley has no use for that
historic proverb, "Slide, Kelley,
slide" At least it is costing Des
Moines $500 a day to find it out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
rs FALLING IN PRICE,
INDIA IS HARD UP and
Nk Europe has Thousands Starvi.

Prices have been ~tumbling downward all winter,
and for these reasons II bought my Machinery at such
rates as to be able to furnish my farmer friends the
benefit Of low prices on superior articles.
Do you want a Wagon or a Buggy?
Do you want anything in Farm Machinery line
IF YOU DO 60 to HANCE MURPHEY'S. He has
sold and handled Farm Implements for "a years and
Mows the ups and downs of the trade.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Minister Trip Of Yankton, whose
couch of'ease at a $4,000 salary is
located in Vienna, modestly and
with that naviette peculiar to his
aristocratic bearing refuses TO become
South Dakota's United States SEN
nko.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

than take In any other form Is what
many people think, and Parks Tea is
made Tor just these folks. 1t cures
consumption and, though not a cath
aric, moves the bowels every day.
Sold by J.. s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Secretary Of State Osborn OF Kan.
sas is an asst he made the asser.
tons credited to him recently.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

has been so highly recommended to me
that I have taken the agency for it
and now ask my friends who are suffer-
ing with q cold to give it a trial, and
II It does not give satisfaction your
money will be refunded. Every bottle
Is sold on positive guarantee. Price,
Soc and 81. J. S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Gen. Harrison declares ne is not
a candidate for the nomination of
president OF the United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
THE COURIER.
Official Paper OF County.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
~ w. r.
Thursday, May 10, 1894.
Coxey is foxey.

The industrials might turn them
selves loose on the prairies and till
the soil.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Trr.kfknl0 "Antnn~

There will be held Il teachers' Institute in Elk
Point from Monday, July "a. to August 4. Prof.
c. NJ. Young Of the stats University Will be In
charge.
T. A.. SHEEHAN,
SuupriutendeNt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

noted is the smallness Of increase Of
population compared with the in
crease Of any other feature. While
the population increased Is per
cent, the production Of grain in
creased 43 per cent, nearly twice as
much. In other words, the popu-
lation with it's increase had Is per
cent more Of grain Ia export than
did the population OF the 20 50 de-
cade. Al the same tune, the nnsn.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

The HIgtmor Is. D.) Herald calls attention TO
the fact that there IL now In banks scattered
over the state e4.O00,0E0 to the credit Of the
South Dakota school fund. This money at pres
0nt draws no interest. The Rxed rate Mt
which 1t may be loaned to farmers on approved
security - 9 per cent. The Hersid Is Of the
opinion that county supervisors, through whom
the money Is placed, should exercise greater
diligence to lend Il. thereby bcnentIng both the
people and the school fund. The Herald in this
connection asks the abrOgntion of the rule max
Ing counties responsible for all farm loans -
Beresf0rd Union.
The editor of the Herald has q
wheel in his head il he made any
such statement as the above. We
doubt if there is 100000 of cash
lying today in the vaults ofthe banks
Of South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
Summons.

State OF South Dakota, :.
First Judicial Circuit. 90.
In Circuit Court within aud for Union county.
j. O.. Button, Plaintiff,
versus
william 4, Wyman. Defendant.
State OF South Dakota sends greeting:
To Within u. Wytnan. Defendant.
You are hereby and required TO
answer the complaint OF the above named plain
TN. a copy OF which Is herewith served upon
you. and to serve y copy Of your answer upon
the subscriber ut hts once In Elk Point, South
Dakota. within thirty days after the service Of
this snnana0ns on You. exclusive OF the day of
such service; and II you fail to answer this cont
pintnt within that time. the plaintiff will Apply
to the Court for the relief demanded In the CON-
platnt.
Dated at lslk Point. South Dakota, this second
day vi April, A, ID, 1884.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10

Plaintiffs Attorney.
To William d. Wyman, the above named de
Pendants:
TAKE NOTICE that the summons and com
plant In the above entitled action were nled IN
the Office OF the Clerk Of Courts OF Union county
at Elk Point, South Dakota, OH April =. 1874.
e. G. Ericsson,
+56w Plaintiffs Attorney.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-05-10
SHORT ON

Columns upon columns have been
written by eminent economists, by
editorial writer's and by Coxey thee
rists rs to the causes which have led
to the distress and financial disturb
ance Of the past year and a half.
The net result Of the mental cogita-
tions OF these eminent writer's have
led nearly to as many different al
legged causes as there were writer's.
Out Of all the mass of individul
thought there has been nothing pro-
duced Of more force than the bare
statistics Of the census bureau and
reproduced by Edward Atkinson,
one Of Americas foremost writer's
on economic matters. His group Of
figures showing the percentage of
increases from 1880 to 1880 are as
follows:
Ter Cent.
Production OF grain....... ..... q
Number Of teachers in the public schools. =
Railway mileage .-.....s....... .......... rs
for insurance against loss by Are
(The hest indication 81 the Increase OF
property subject to lOss) -......-...... 1A
Amount OF mortgage Incurred ........... 1856
rNt.- G.~ f..> A. L.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1894-05-15
German Baptist Annual Meet.
ing.

The Annual Meeting of the Ger
man Baptist Brethren will be held at
Meyersdale, Pa, on the Pittsburg
Division of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad, commencing May 24th,
1894.
For this occasion the B. & O. r..
r. Co. will sell excursion tickets to
MeyersdaIe and return from all sta
tions on its system of lines at rate of
one first class fare for the round trip.
From points east of and including
Pittsburg and Wheeling the tickets
will be sold from May 22nd to 2Sth
inclusive, and will be valid for re-
turn passage within thirty days from
date of sale.
From points west of Pittsburg and
Wheeling the tickets will be sold from
May 2lst to 26th inclusive, and will
be valid for return passage within
thirty days from date of sale.
For time of trains, etc., address
nearest agent of the B. & o. r. r.
Co. or o. p. McCarty, Gen'l Pas.
Agent B, & o, r. II. S. w. R'y, st.
Louis, Mo. l.. S. Allen, Asst Gen'I
Pass. Agent, B. & o. R. r., Chicago,
Ills; L. d. Smith, Div. Pass. Agt.,
B, &. o. r. r., Pittsbure, Pa, or b.
f. Bond, Div. Pass. Agent, b. & o.
r. R., Baltimore, Md. Chas o.
Scull, Gen'l Pass. Agent, b. 6 o. II.
r., Baltimore, Md.