Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-08-16
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MoUNT HoPE. y. D.. Aug. i3 There were
regular services at the school house by the NJ.
K. people Sunday.
Wheat yields IS bushels and oats - on the
river bottom land SO far. When the yield is ~
low as that Oh the Sious, it shows Il very dry
time.
Our brethren of the Advent faith say that
the world will soon cease to be. Why. then.
should We worry about the rnin. the crops or
the coming election?
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Anderson, who live on
the Broken Kettle, in Plymouth county. came
over Thursday and spent the day at the picnic.
Mrs. VIII Drumm of Sioux city WAS II visitor
at 7. ]. Reeves las, Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. A. Aaronsor ii Mason City, Ia, who owns
some land in Dig Springs township. is here
looking after his interests. lie ilf rms rs that
We have much better crops than ut any place he
has been.
We are pleased 10 note that our people are
obeying the law. generally. in regard to nOxi-
ous weeds. Our road supervisors are cleaning
the highways and the farmers are going over
the fields carefully and pulling up all they can
find. We think the notice of the county COM
missioners Us being carried out to the letter.
Mrs. jenkins OF Westield. la. enjoyed the
celebrating breeze Of our part Of Dakota Fri.
day and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Mills Of Wesifield enjoyed
the hospitality Of our people ut the picnic on
Thursday.
T.J. Reeves transacted business ut Elk Point
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II Throde. Mr.. and Mrs.
| John iuble and MIR. and Mrs. Chas. johnson OF
Akron we're welcome guests nj the festival.
Alfred Larson and Mis-, Lydia lthenstrom OF
Sioux City were visiting at Mr.. Seliberg's II
couple VI days last week.
T.J. Reeves took In the sights at Alccster and
Hawarden Il part Of last week
Ine men who operate tllreshi,g machines in
the northern part Of the county are generous to
the farmers this year on account Of the hard
times. They have cut the prices IN two. charg-
lug | cen; tor oats and two cents for wheat. We
have not heard that crews have met with Il
reduction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Westman and Mrs. Alfred Lar
SON. with her two children. from Sioux City,
are enjoying the delightful country air With the
Sellherg iamily Tor II few weeks.
Mr.. and AIRS. John Anderson, living on the
Iuskirk farm, lost their youngest babe last Fri.
| day, The tIn.ral occurred sunday, services
being held at Akron. The parents have the
sincere sympathy Ut the entire community.
We did not get much rain out Of the Storm
Friday night. II cooIed the air some. but did
not lay tho dust. We hope for better results
from the next visit.
Some fields Of corn are being cut by the binder
and put IN shock for winter fodder. II wheat
remain, ut the present low price. 1t will be used
to fatten hugs In place of corn.
Thursday WAS u model day for an outdoor
gathering and the people turned out from nea,
and far and sied theM selves to the festival OF
the Lutheran people ut Mr.. Peter Shoulberg's =.
When The hour arrived for the exercises to be
gi,. th4 re WAS q very large assembly. and We
feel safe In saying that they all enjoyed ever,
feature OF the programme. TIE orchestra o
Nathaniel was present and furnish d g.nn
music. The Sunday school children declai,ned
an | sung rice sOngs. The dinner table, mr.
ranged by the good sisters VI the church. was
the crown sheaf OF VII. and everybody did jus.
tice 10 the elegant banquet. In the afternoon
Rev. McLetAa VI Akron favored the assembl,
with n spcecl. In the English language, whici
WINS Interesting and very pleasing TO xll. Rev
Stevenson Of Dalesh0ry aud Mr.. Westmen o
Biou< City followed with slr eches IN the S~ed
ish Language. both of which ield the close "
tentlOm Of the crowd and were highly Interest
Ing, After the exercises. III auction WIS hnt
OF the goaxls on hand belonging 10 the sewin.
society. after which the crowd WIS turned lO0s'
for = tine and they proceedcd to cnJ"y them
! lives In games. which lasted long after th.
mapa came up. The society realized shout SO
from The sale and the rpfreshMent stand. fo
which they are very thankful. DuEsTlck.
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