Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-09-20

NermliiiOn last week. Hudnut's com.
petitOr In one OF the races was Don
keota. 1t was All easy job to defeat
Don keota, regardless OF the latter's
record.
Chris: Peterson formerly OF this
county but now a resident of Charles
Mix county, is a candidate for the re-
publican nomination OF county treas
urer. The convention was held Yes
teryay.
The new mile race track on the In
ter-State Fair grounds at Sioux CITY
Is said to be the finest in the west, and
a splendid race programme has been
provided for six days during the Inter
State Fair.
Bob" kneebs was granted bail in
the sum OF I $500 ut Berlin, Germany
on last Thursday. He is now attend
Ing his horses which were cared for by
the German government during his
incarceration.
A day telegraph operator at the
depot TO assist Agent Cummius has
been the latest change in the depot,
1t is Il great relief and our excellent
agent has an opportunity to breathe
once in Il while now.
Remi Dureanleau. the blind musician
or Rapid City, S. d., -" plays the
most difficult music at sight.-Union
County Republican. A blind musician
who can play music "at sight per-
forms u miracle worthy Of witnessing.
Rev. A M. Pipes delivered an inter-
estlng sermon on last Sunday evening
i lI0Nnn "fhA JbllJrtS u ~ ~
theory that an educational qualifica-
alleviate many Of the ills the country is
heir to.
DIR. Bouldin, the specialist, will re-
main in our city until the 3Oth of this
month and can be found ever after
mood at the fremont house. All those
afflicted will act wisely in giving the
eminent specialist u call. Examina-
tons free.
There will be found in this issue a
call FOR the democratic county conven-
:ioE to be held on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER rs, to place in the field Il COM
plete Legislative and county ticket.
Elk Point has Il representation OF 4
delegates out of rs.
The council met last Monday even.
ing and passed a resolution fixing the
city tax levy ut 8 mills for the ensuing
year. One mill was set aside for Il
sinking fund to liquidate the indebt-
edncss. The eight mills is two mills
less than last year.
Chairman McGrath states that he
has issued a call for the county demo-
cratic convention in a few DAYS. 1t
is the intention of the democrats to
put up Il full ticket this fall and make
an honorable appearance before the
voters Of the county.
A prairie schooner passed through
the city last week with the following
inscription printed in large letters on
the canvas: "Going to live with nv
wife's relations" The family in the
schooner were bound for Illinois and
hailed from Dawson county.
Now that every citizen will spend a
good share Of his time in talking poll
ties, we print in this issue the vote Of
1892 for governor and members of the
Legislature for treasurer, register,
auditor, sheriff, etc. Clip it out. 1t
is worth keeping for reference.
G. b. Steckman, for twenty-six years
a resident of Union county and now
located mt Akron, Ia, in the hotel bus
mess, has decided to move to Alcestcr.
where he will continue in the hotel
business. business has not been sat
isfactory in Akron with Mr.. Steckman.
hence the move.
Rev. Corey the new Baptist pastor
preached his Introductory sermon last
SnIb.tt II ~ n,..t,fv ffl,A., ~ ..~A1
attendance both morning and evening.
We find Rev. Coffey n very interest
ing speaker and all who do not attend
church elsewhere are cordially invited
to the Baptist church.
Hawarden Independent: Hans
Anderson was nominated for sheriff on
the republican ticket in Union county
Wednesday. Hans has Il great many
friends on this side of the Sioux and
il they had the opportunity would
give him Il good boost OH election day
toward the coveted office.
Geo. {. Snyder of Vermillion is at
present engaged in painting the Epis-
copal church. He is doing the job in
Il workmanlike manner and is a
thorough painter. He is willing to
figure on other jobs and anyone de-
string to secure Il painter or paper
hanger would do well to call on him.
Hon. Melvin Grigsbv, W. Fl. LYON
and L. Il. Meredith, ali of Sioux Falls,
are to speak in Elk Point this week.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
This distinguished trio of speakers
has witnessed the ups and down of
American politics and ought to give
discOurses which would entertain, If
not instruct their audiences.
James Walsh and bride returned
from Ontario, Can, on last Saturday.
They have commenced housekeeping
in the large and commodious home
formerly occupied by County Judge
Kirk. 4 royal welcome awaited Mr..
Walsh on his return and The COURIER
extends its best wishes for the future
prosperity Of himself and bride.
Mrs. James B. Steckman has been
remarkably low this week and several
times it was thought that she had
reached DEATHS door. Last week she
was attacted with a severe hemorhage
of the lungs. The attact lasted longer
than usual and a fatal result was
looked for At the present writing
the patient is II trifie better aud able
to take nourishment.
George Froman Of Brule county,
formerly OF this county, was in town
this week to take in the fair and meet
his many friends Of former years. He
reports an utter failure of crops in
Brule county. In the township in
which MI. Froman has his home the
local authorities have ordered an arte-
sian well, which is now down 500 feet
without a sign of water.
Miss Mary A. S~peckler, generally
known as Crazy Mary, who has been
an inmate OF the poor farm for some
time past disappeared last Saturday
from upt. McKeller's mansion and so
far no trace of Miss Speaker has
been found. This is the second or
third tina Mics Snocklnr hns rim nun,,