Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-25

occupied by Freeman brothers. He
SOLO out to gentleman named Cole in
1870 who In 1871 sold to Mr.. Chas. Free
man. Mr.. Smith is now sheriff of
Onida county In Wisconsin and makes
hustler from way back,
J. E. Behnke OF Emmett was in the
city on Friday. Mr.. Behnke does not
very often make a visit to Elk Point
but nevertheless he is welcome yisi-
tor. He Is one of Unions foremost
farmers and an honor to the county.
A Mr.. Bond OF Scotland was examin-
ed for orders by Bishop Hare and the
clergy. who assisted in dedicating the
Church of Our Savior. Mr.. Bond
proved very efficient and will no doubt
be an accepted clergyman in the church.
Our friend across the street whines
because the merchants do not adver-
tise with him. They know good thing
when they see 1t, therefore they all adj
vertise in THE COURIER. They want
to spend their money where they will
get good returns.
Miss Mary Peabody, an assistant in
the All Saints school at Sioux Falls was
IN the city the guest Of her former
pupils Misses Minnie and Nellie Comfy
and Aggie Bovee during the tendency
Q! the dedicatory services Of the new
Episcopal chapel.
Mr.. John Cavanaugh and Mrs. Bird.
| get Walsh OF this county were married
| by Father Kelly last Wednesday after
noon at the residence of the bride at
her home east Of town. The couple
will go to housekeeping near Burbank
In the home of the groom.
Street Commissioner Minis has been
putting In few artistic touches to
| Main street. Rough spots were irOned
out and gentle-annie drop made so
that when rain comes it will take but
n short time to drain the street. Uncle
John understands his business,
Col. Richard J. Woods, one of the
leading insurance lights of the state
an all-round hustler, q generalissmo in
the Pythian camp, whole-souled bow
among men, and a liberal fellow on
state occasions greeted the editor ut
the dawn of the morning OF last Friday.
In this issue will be found James
Walsh's announcement as grocer, he
having bought the Rust stock. There
are few more clever boys in the county
than Jimmie Walsh and we bespeak for
him good trade. He proposes as a
motto "honest weight and honest
| goods"
1t Is no exaggeration to say that $780,
GOO In cash has been received by the
farmers hereabouts since January
in the sale OF cattle fattened for the
market. Farmers like Mosier, Nc
Gonagle. Flanery and Chaussce have
made big" money In raising cattle
this year.
The initial hop OF the Social Hour
Climb OF jefferson was given on last Fri
day evening. Something like eighty
numbers were sold and an exceedingly
enjoyable evening was had. Eugene
| Clark Is president of the club, Hank
| D0nnelly treasurer and J. G.. Curry
secretary.
| Sunday evening when the Ave young
men from VermilliOn were returning
home few rods above Mr.. McGrath's
they fired of revolver just back of a
lady and gentleman that were passing.
This was just after dark and If they re-
turn and repeat the Offense the whole
lot will be arrested.
w. J. Hunt, ex-county super!ntend-
ent OF schools Of Minnehaha county,
was a pleasant caller at this office on
Friday. Mr.. Hunt while in the city
was the guest OF Hance Murphey and
wife. In the years gone by when Mrs.
Murphey was miss they were school
mates in Fayette county, la.
Armour Heard: Geo S. Mathews,
father of the editor OF the HEARD, ar
rived from Union county last Saturday,
where he has been spending the winter
with his son-in-law, B. M. Brink. The
old gentleman is 78years old, but drove
his team through without experience
ing mishap or inconvenience.
The Landmark lodge OF Masons of
Sioux City gave a reception and banquet
last Monday evening. Among those in
attendance was Rev. A. M. Pipes of
this city, who made the leading address.
His remarks were punctured with ap-
pla,lse and on his return to this city re-
ported having had delightful time.
Sam Mitchell who years ago stabbed
/ Jim Barry and was in the penitentiary
for several years pops up In the court
down in Sioux City every once in a
while. He appeared there last Saturday
charging his wife with disturbing the
peace. She Is divorced and Mitchell
has been constantly causing her trouble.
Jerry Ryan. the agent OF the North
western Fire Insurance company, re-
ceived last week check for S375 for
payment in full OF the loss entailed I'm
the destruction by fire OF Father Hines
chapel. Such an immediate response
to the loss Is greatly to the credit OF
the company and their whole-sOuled
agent.
Miss Grace Ringsrud was the only one
to accept the baptismal service at the
recent dedicatOry services OF the
Church OF Our Savior. Mayor Gilmore
Acted as her godfather while Mrs. Geo.
XR. Freeman was her godmother. Miss
fIRingsrud has the honor of being the
FIRST to accept the Episcopalian faith in
the new chapel.
The fact that this spring there has
been larger number Of wild geese and
brant than In former years has been
commented upon. Chairman Main de-
clares that each morning he sends Out
man to chase the fiocks of wild geese
from of his wheat field. Here's ar