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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
FROM THE HILLS

An interesting Letter From an Elk
Point Lady Now In the Black Hills.
DEADwooD, S. D., Sept. 21.-Editor
COURIER: Not being able to 60 out
upon the street today owing to a Sc
we're snow storm thought would pass
the time In writing short letter to
your valuable paper. About s o'clock
last night rain commenced to fall and
as darkness came on 1t grew quite cold,
80 that sat in steam heated parlor
with fur wrap around me. This
morning when we aw0ke we found the
city and mountains covered with snow.
and ut tdis writing--2:3O p. NIT is
still showing. The trains are all late
showing that there must be blockade
somewhere on the mountains. This is
a queer country. Yesterday afternoon
in the thinnest of summer garments,
admiring the pretty lawns with their
mounds and beds Of pretty flowers. and
today this entire country as far as you
can see Is covered with snow. Bald
mountain is ], 400 feet above Deadw wood
and last night at 9 o'clock they tele-
phoned that there was two inches OF
snow up there and still falling very
fast. Elk Point is something oyer
1000 feet below Deadwood, SO I can
imagine you down there now basking in
the warmth Of the glorious sunshine.
But laying everything aside at this
writing that is .disagreeable, we had
the pleasure Of INDUCING in green corn
on the cob today at dinner, that pre-
cious article of food being just in the
market. Court is still in session, and
We cannot tell just how long it will
ilast Judge Edgerton is getting along
nicely and seems quite we'll owing to
the faithful watching and care Of his
daughter Margaret Would like dearly
to be home for our county fair.
e. E. NJ.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
THE suB-NoRMALs.

A List OF the Teachers Belonging
to the Various Sub-District Nor
mails OF Union County.
The county recently was divided into
sub-districts by Superintendent Smith
and he has prepared a list of teachers
and educators and assigned them to the
dis s lets as named below.
Division No. ], Beresford-Prof. w.
p. Seguin, Albert Davis, Mary Reedy
Maggie Reedy, Maggie Dolan, Bessie
Yorker, Walter Yorker, John White
Lizzie Maher, John Lass, Anna Dolan
Kitty Ryan.
Division No. 2, Alcester - Lottie
| Watt, Mrs. Florence Washburn. Agne.
McConville, A. r. Cochrane, Maggie
Kennedy, VIM. Waddle, Lucy Smith
Kate Kennedy, Nellie Van Orman
Rudolph Ludwig, Edith Borton, Carrie
Murphey, Frank St. John, Sam Kinds
Katie Burke. Josie Collins, Viva Col
Inns. Minnie Josephson.
| Division No. 3, Garland-C Catherine
McConyille. Edward Bellwood, Annie
Boden. Agatha McConville, Lawrence
Jensen, ]. S. Upland, A. O. Ofstad
John Fred Larson. Carrie Dickerson
Mary Kennedy, Lily Gardner, Ir,
Wiseman, Lottie Emo, T. J. Malmgren
Division No. 4, Richland-Ole Law
renee, N. ]. Chamberlain, Nellie Fate
Bertha Gunderson, c A. Seamonds
Ida Larson, Anna Larson, Clara ON
dahl, Louise Rannum, Jennie Dahl, II
Halderson, Louis Rannum and. Johi
johnson.
Division No. 5, Elk Point-HOmel
r. Miller, Donald Crawford, Kat,
Gettings, Mary HAPPIER, Dollie Hunt
Agnes Bovee, Cora Hasson, Agnes
Doyen, Ella Scot, Nellie Glynn, Mar,
Fitzgerald, Berth Dshl, Jennie Bovee
Alva Hason, Charles White, Maggi.
Dyer, Minnie Connolly, Emma Cover
dale, LYDIA Hoffman, Nettie Murphe,
and Ben L. Barry
Division No. s, Jsferson-I. G. Har
Ian, Addle Flurie, Lizzie Donivan
Susie White. Sadie Bourassa, VIM
Shattnck, Lizzie Keawell, Mabel Card
Laura Teller, Milton Havilend, Elk
abeth Dennison, Johnny Curry, Trees,
Currie, Lucy True, and VIM. Brown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
No other kind now leads Il,
For every woman knea<is II.
If not, she needs &c stil1.-
The Flour made at the 11iu or Grill.
THE STATE FAIR.


The programme Of the coming state
fair at Sioux Falls which HIS been COM
pleted shows that the exhibition will
surpass In variety and character OF At
fractions, anything which the state he's
hereto known, The people OF Sioux
Falls have spent more than $4,000 In
securing attractions and the board Of
agriculture has offered 90, 900 ID pre-
miuns. These premiums will Ill b
paid In cash Thursday Of fair week.
There will be no loss this year. Ten
counties have agreed to send exhibits
and the individual displays will be far
more numerous than ever before.
Twenty special trains will run 70 the
fair and one fair for the round trip will
be charged.
Among the large number Of special
attractions will be the following: Ten
brass bands, two days bicycle races
with 81, 600 In prizes, fireman's t0urn.
ament with twenty-five departments
and $500 in prizes, twelve first class
horse races with purses Of $1,000 and
eighty entries, q balloon ascension and
parachute jump each day, grand
athletic tournament Of 100 members Of
the Turn Verein OF Yankton and Sioux
Falls, four first class base ball games, =
grand barbecue with four roasted
steers, banquet by the city to the
editors Of this and neighboring states.
a state encampment Of the uniformed
ranks Knights OF Pythias. grand con-
cert by the Mfnnehaha Mandskor, .
grand exhibition drill by the uniform
ed rank I. O. O. f., q Sioux Falls mid
way plaisance. and seven grand parades
as follows: Shrine parade Of 500 men
In rich oriental costumes, secret society
parade with 500 men In full regalia,
lantern parade OF twenty-five bicycle
clubs, firemen's parade Of twenty-five
departments, travelling mems parade
with 500 men and many floats, two
miles OF harvesting machines, and 500
wagons.
Altogether the show will be the
greatest which has been seen in the
history Of the northwest. II will be
worth going far to see. Remember
the dates, September 30, October 2,
and 4.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
Whore They Missed It.

It was the first baby. The young
mother was in q perfect rapture.
1t was an ugly baby, but she did not
know it. Happy young mother. All
of them are like her.
But the father had misgivings. His
salary was only els per week, and
babids are expensive luxuries.
Her father was rich, but he had
frowned upon their union, and had
heterodox and heretical notions as to
supporting son-in-law besides. Cruel
old man!
One day, when the baby was about a
month old, the father came home from
his desk and found his wife radiant.
She was even happy when the baby
was out of her sight.
"what is it, Jennie? asked her hus-
band gloomily, for he was yet uncer.
tain as to the blessings conferred by
the baby. He was also sleepy.
''Oh Charlie" she chirruped, II
heard from papa today"
Charlie looked gloomier than ever.
Don't say anything. DEAR" she
pleaded, for she knew her husbands
opinion of her father. ''He has heard
about our baby, and though he mas moi
yet determined to forgive US, he has
sent US check for q, 600 for the deal
baby's sake"
At first the young husbands face
showed . CLEAN OF pleasure-then u
Swallowed again.
"Aren't you glad, Charlie?" she asked
with quivering lip.
Then he smiled joyfully. eyes dar
ing" he whispered, s'but We should
have had twins. Eek.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

While In Chicago, Mr.. Charles L.
Kahler, q prominent shoe merchant Of
Des Moines, Iowa, had quite . severe
time Of It. He took such Q severe cold
that he could hardly talk or navigate,
but the prompt use Of Chamberlain's
Cough remedy cured him OF his cold %
quickly that others at the hotel fol-
lowed his example and half 8 dcsen
persons ordered IL from the nearest
drug store. They were pr0fuse IN their
thanks to Mr.. Kahler for telling them
how to cure bad cold % rapidly. For
sale by DR.. w. J. Comfy, druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

Fire at the Fair ground Othis We'd
nesday) afternoon destroyed one Of the
new barns, erected last July BY the
Driving association. Besides slightly
scorching one horse no further dam
age was done.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
FOR RENT-My residence In ELI
Point. Enquire of George Hasson.

Judge c. s. Palmer of Sioux Falls,
$. D., was in the city on Monday.
A unique wedding occurred the other
day at Lyon, Mich by which John
Mason and Julia Armour, aged re-
spectively 6S and 66 years, became man
and wife. Before the ceremony was
performed, a contract already drawn up
by the woman, was signed by both
Mason and Mrs. Armour to the effect
that though they were to live in the
same house, they were to occupy differ.
ent apartments: he to defray all living
expenses and she to do the cooking,
etc. In case of sickness the woman il
to go to a hospital to be taken care Of,
she to pay all bills, and vice versa.
Should death enter this strange house
hold, neither is to lay claim to the
property of the other. According to
the contract it shall 60 to the heirs OF
said party. The venerable bride
wishes it understood that this is nc
'love. sick affair, but simply matter
OF business" Both parties have some
real and personal property and both
have children.
E. G. Ericsson of this city, J. W.
Edgerton Of Grand Island, Neb., c. F.
Smyth Of Omaha, and Edward Frye oil
Nebraska left Elk Point for Vermillion
to meet with Andy Lee and form the
interstate commission for recon.
mending some boundary line between
the states of Nebraska and South
Dakota. The commission met in the
afternoon and formally organized by
electing Edgerton president and Van
Antwerp as surveyor and secretary
They then drove over the land over
which the jurisdiction was in question
and decided to give it to South Dakota
They will also meet in two weeks to ex.
anime into disputed boundaries in I'm
ion and BonHOmme counties. Both Ne.
braska and South Dakota commission
ers received their appointments from
the governors Of their respective states
and are authorized by legislative en-
actment to go over the ground and
makeathe necessary recommendations
The following comes from Mellette
Sphinx county: An example OF the read
mess with which plant life assimilate
substance from the soil is shown al
this place. Near the creamery here 9
squash vine is growing, which sprung
from some seed dropped by chance
The butter maker, J. E. Mills, was II
doubt rs to the variety of the plant dur
ing the early part of the season, so he
placed protection around it and in 9
hole near it poured pail of separated
milk each day. The plant thrived and
several squashes ''set" on the vine
They being about matured Mr.. Mills
cut one of them open when imagine
his surprise to find it filled with an ex
cellent quantity Of Dutch cheese, which
needed only seasoning to make 1t al
palatable as could be desired. The
vine had absorbed the curb from the
milk and concentrated into the squash
Mr.. Mills will experiment with the
keeping qualities OF the cheese squash
es, and should thew prove good keep
ers it will be possible to have Dutch
cheese fresh at any time without thu
trouble OF making it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
SOCIAL EVENT.

Point Boy.
Tyndell Register: One OF the pretti-
est events of the season was the we'd
ding of Miss Love Albright and Mr..
Jefferson Stickney at the home the
brides parents, on Saturday evening,
September I. Between fifty and sixty
guests responded to the invitations
issued two weeks previously and at Z
o'clock the parlors were we'll filled
with interested friends who have
known and love the bride from her
childhood. Promptly at seven the
sounds Of Lohengrin's wedding march
played by Rev. Mulwix, headed the
approach Of the bridal party which was
proceeded by the pages Eden Will
liams and Paul Schwertmann. White
ribbons we're held by Marion Elliott,
Elsie Schwerdtmann, and Tottsie Cot
ton walked trifle in advance of the
party scattering flowers in their path.
Miss Bessie Ayers and Mr.. Guy Al
bright acted as bridesmaid and best
man. They were followed by the
groom and brides mother while the
bride came last on the arm of her
father. She wore q handsoms gown OF
white satin du cheese and chiffon and
carried bouquet of white sweet peas.
The gift OF the groom, a gold watch
and chain, worn rs ornament. The
bridesmaid was gowned in white and
carried pink sweet peas. The groom
and best man wore the customary black
suits with white satin cravats made
from the brides gown. The party
paused and took position before the
gate in the back parlor, where the
mantel was banked with panses and
profusely decorated with vines.
Rev. Nichols of Mission Ridge per.
formed short but impressive cere.
mony after which the hearty couple
received the congratulations Of
friends and relatives. An elaborate
wedding supper was served in tho din
ing room which was tastefully.decorated
with flowers and vines. At 9 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Stickney left by carriage
for Yanktou from which place they
took the train for various points Of in
terest. The good wishes and affection
ate interest Of many friends 60 with
them now and through all their lives
The guests from abroad were; Prof
and Mrs. c. NJ. Young, vermillion, s
D.; DR.. A. NJ. Dye, Madison, Wis; Mr.
and Mrs. A. G. Blanchard, Armour, S
D.; Mr.. Charles Stickney, Elk Point
s. D.; Mrs. Frances T. Van velsor. NJ
d. Of Chicago; Mr.. H. T. Henton, But
Ter, Mo-; Mr.. Floyd T. Toilet, Sioux
City; Mr.. Geo. B. Greenwood. Siou,
City; Miss Bessie E. Ayers, Chicago
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Dunlap, Boz
Homme, s. D., and Rev. Nichols
Mission Ridge.
The Discovery Saved HE Life.
Mr.. g. Maillouette, druggist
Beaversv1lle, Ill.,, says: @To DR.. King
New Discovery I owe my life. Wa
taken with Ia grippe and tried all thu
physicians for miles about, but OF o.
avail and was given up and told I coult
not live. Having DIR. Kings New Dis
cOvery In my store sent for bottle
and began its use and from the frs
dose began to get better, and aftel
using three bottles was up and abOu
l again. IL IL worth its weight In gold
We don't keep store or house without
IT. Get q free trial at Dr.J. 8. Tai
colt 3 drug store.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

A. N. Bailey, . well-known citizen
Of Eugene, Oregon, says his vile has
for years been troubled with chronic
diarrhoea and used many remedies with
little relief until she tried Chamber
lains Collie, Cholera and DiarrhOea
remedy. which hes cured her sound
and we'll. Give It = trial and you will
be surprised ut the prompt relief Il It
fords. q and 50 cent bottles for sale
By DR.. ". J. Comfy, druggist
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

That dull, listless feeling every NOR
ming indicates the need Of Ayers
Sarsaperilla.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

p. L. Kelley has the agency for the
Empress Sewing Machine, and anyone
wishing A SNAP should call on him
and get prices. The Empress 10 IN A !
machine,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26
AUCTION
Commencing at 10 O'clock 4. M.
Wednesday and Thursday. Octo-
Der z and 8, 1895.

Commencing at 10 O'clock 4. M.
Wednesday and Thursday. Octo-
Der 2 and 3, 1895.
The following property will iN sold
either at auction or private s;,i,.:
My store building and stock Of goods.
and the store fixtures belonging there.
to, located on tho west half VI lot y. In
block 4, on Main street, original town
site OF Elk Point.
Lot /, in block is, original town 10
Of Elk Point--corner lot at depot and
an excellent for warehouse. or restiu,-
rant.
Lots to IL, inclusive. block Ks. orig
inal town site Of Elk Point; all Of
blocks 36. 81, -, original town site III
Elk Point; lots and 6, in hl.s:k 10,
original town site of Elk Puini--inrt-
going contain about II acres :,,M.. will
be sold together in one piece. Is TX
cellent ground for truck gardening.
Lots II, -, IA, Is, is, II. block b.
Weston s. Hoffman's addition 10 Elk
Polnt-among the best located resi-
dence lots in the city
All of block Al, Weston & Hnffmnu's
addition to Elk Point.
All Of fractional blocks 80 and 40,
Weston & Hoffman's addition 10 Elk
Point. These fractional blocks COM
prise in all about four acres and will be
sold in one piece. Is most excellent
ground for gardening or private dwell
ings.
TERMS One half of the purchase
money cash; on deferred payment ten
months credit will be given, bearing
per cent interest secured by mortgage
notes.
will sell at the same time and date
to the highest bidder my remnant stock
of goods, consisting OF wooden and
Lstoneware, and many other articles too
numerous to mention.
TERMs-All sums Of o6 or under cash;
over that amounts credit Of 10 months
will be given with approved security,
interest at per cent. Four per cent
discount for cash.
j. B. BRUBACHER,
Elk Point, 8. d.
Alison BOvEE, Auctioneer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

Ladies' have you seen those elegant
new hats at Mrs. LAwtOn's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-09-26

For that nice fall or winter hat 60 TO
the new millinery store Of Mrs. Lawton.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-04-08
One of Vests Pleasant Comments.

Senator Vest is the ablest ready de-
batter on the democratic side of the
senate; and he was the only member
of his party in that body with whom
the brilliant Ingalls, of Kansas never
sought a forensic wrangle. Senator
Vest is q very apt story-teller, and
sometimes makes some of the most tell
ing points in his speeches by anecdotal
Illustrations. One of his most telling
applications of an incident was deliv-
cred when he ridiculed Senator Hill,
who is known to be Cleveland's worst
enemy, but who had delivered long
speech in the senate, ostensibly in de-
fense of Cleveland for his course in
tariff legislation. Senator Vest said:
II once made a speech in defense of o
noted criminal, but In order to save
him it became necessary for me to pic
ture him to the jury as man of such
low order of moral sensibilities
that he was ignorant of the ex-
tent of his legal responsibility and
therefore could not commit crime.
Well, saved him; but he afterwards
came to me and said that he would
rather go the penitentiary for life than
hear that speech again. And 1 pre-
sumo that the president felt something
the same way when he read the speech
in his behalf which was delivered by
the senator from New York"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-04-08
GREAT MEN FORGOTTEN
William NJ Evarts, Once n National
Leader, Is Almost Obscure.

William NJ. Evarts. Once National
Leader, Is Almost Obscure.
Our great men are soon forgotten.
There was q time when William M.
Evarts was one of the leaders of the
nation. To-day the average man will
tell you he has forgotten whether
Mr.. Evarts Is dead or alive, says the
Commercial Advertiser. Well, Mr.
Evarts was star attraction the other
night at an anniversary meeting of the
New York Bar association, and hun
dreds of eminent lawyers shook the
hand of the white-haired old man. 1t
was Mr.. Evarts' first appearance in a
public way for long time, and as he
stood, attired in dress Of the style of
the early sixties, with old-fashioned
rumpled dress shirt and stick, 1t
looked, as one man expressed it, as If
Lincoln or Seward might walk into the
room. For all those whom he grasped
by the hand the aged lawyer, although
he could not see them well, had word
of greeting. His memory was not In
the least at fault. From time to time
he would straighten himself up, and,
brushing back the heavy roll of gray
hair from his forehead, would look ten
years younger. Mr.. Evarts made a
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-04-08

strong men. He is a bachelor and is o
member Of the Illinois club. He re-
ceived the democratic nomination for
judge of the superior court in 1898, but
no candidate could overcome the per-
sonal popularity Of Judge Gary, the re-
publican nominee. Mr.. Showalter was
born in Mason county, KY, in 1874. He
comes from German ancestry, who set
tied in Rockingham county, Va, over
century ago. He entered Yale col
lege and delivered the class grafton
when he was graduated in 1867. Mr..
Showalter came to Chicago immediate
ly after leaving college and became a
law student in the office of Moore &
Caulfield. OF this firm Samuel NJ
Moore was for many years a Judge of
the superior court. The other member
was Bernard 6. Caulfeld. Mr.. Show
alter was admitted to the bar October
27, 1869, and remained with Moore &
Caulfeld until the firm was dissolved
by the elevation of Judge Moore to the
bench. Then the firm of Abbott, Oil
yer s. Showalter was formed. Mr.. Alb
bott died in 1890, since which time the
business has been continued under the
style of Oliver g. Showalter. The new
circuit Judge is tall and Of command
ing presence, dignified yet affable in
the extreme. He has hosts of legal
friends. With a great capacity for
work, 1t Is predicted that he will make
high name for himself as Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-04-08
Senator Sanders Queer Quotation.

Speaking of Scriptural quotations re-
minds me of the unique use of text
by Senator Sanders, of Montana, dur
ing the contest for reelection before
the legislature in Helena during the
winter of 1923. ! telegraphed him
that if he could not be reelected that
he should by all means prevent the
election of a certain other seeker of the
position. The answer came back over
the wire: "Read fourteenth chapter Of
John; first verse. w. +, Sanders"
Turning to the Bible l read: LET
not your heart be troubled. Ye believe
in God; believe also in Me-" The sena-
tor did not mean to be sacrilegious, but
to convey his answer in manner which
would be intelligent to me, and not to
Others
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1895-04-08
A Case for the Cattle Doctor.

Mr.. johnson, of Indiana, on one occa-
sion in the heat of debate called a
prominent Illinois congressman an ass;
and thereby created great sensation.
The following colloquy occurred
The Speaker Ito the gentleman from
Indiana)-Does the gentlemen from In
diana withdraw the epithet?
The Gentleman from Indiana-I with
draw the language, Mr.. Speaker, but
maintain that the gentleman from ILL
nois is not in order.
The Gentleman from Illinois-How
am out of order?
The Gentleman from Indiana-Prob.
ably veterinary surgeon could tell
you.