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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-21

Meany Is the leading tailor. and pays
the highest cash price for fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-21

I PEClALrlES - wsieh Patent wheel. Ship
Smlthlng and Steamboat Work. CannsD and
)Miil Machinery. Marine and Stationary Boil
- efs Built 10 Order.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Big Sioux.

MCCOOK, S. d., Aug. l7.-Rev. F.
F. Nichols of Elk Point assisted by
Rev. A. r. Jameson of Sioux City and
NJ. Rogers oil Vermillion has been hold
ing meetings in the McCook school
house for the past week.
Otis kellogg Of Sioux City was a call
err in these parts last Thursday.
p. B. Libby and K. H. Libby trans
acted business in Sioux City Saturday.
We are informed that c. 4. Gritith
will hold meetings in and about Beres-
ford this week.
Mr.. John Benton and his brother AL
bert were in these parts Saturday sell
ing tombstones. They are from Nj .bria,
Nebraska.
On Sunday last q party OF about
the Sioux about twelve miles to the
home of w. A. Benton TO a picnic.
Tables we're placed under the trees
loaded with eatibles. A good time
was had and a good visit with with old
friends.
Lost-a ladies black belt. Finder
please return to Perry Libby and re-
ceive reward.
Dave Jenkins and his best girl were
regular attendants at church last week.
Don't forget the meeting at the
school house next Monday night.
On monday night a party of young
A. Savage in honor Of Mr.. Dave Jen-
kins birthday. 1t is needless to say
Dave was surprised. kHALMA.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
An Open Letter.

ELK POINT, Aug. l9.-To the Officers
and Board of Directors OF the Old Set
tiers Association: AS a member of the
above named society | take the liberty
of expressing my sentiments with re-
gard to the annual festival and picnic
proposed to be held the lst day Of next
September in Prairie township.
If carried out according to arrange
ments, the old settlers picnic this fall
will be a very poor affair. There is no
chance Of having good speakers, music,
band, singing, choir, etc, present, all
of which goes SO far with both old and
young towards making an enjoyable
day. 1t seems to me the Esquimaux in
the north of Greenland could not have
done poorer. There is still time to take
steps towards making the old settlers
picnic a success. Have a stand on the
picnic grounds, and the profits OF the
same will cover the necessary expense.
That is the easiest way for the crowd
to pay for its own endowment. Some
outsider ought not to have the oppor-
tunity to fill his own pocket by running
a stand on that occasion. Make better
arrangements and advertise them in
next weeks newspapers.
ANDREW HAYHOME.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

On last Sunday Mrs. John Larson was
very pleasantly surprised by y number
of her friends. The originator OF the
party was Mrs. L. Larson and 1t was
rendered Mrs. John Larson In honor Of
her SIND birthday. She was the re-
cipient Of a lovely present which con-
sists Of q very ine rattan rocker and q
set of DINING chairs. The day was
spent very pleasantly and everybody
returned feeling they had enjoyed
themselves immensely.
Sam Omdahl and wife Sundayed with
his parents.
Charles Carlson was missing in Nora
Sunday, it seems.
Mrs. Amelia Torgeson of Beresford
will be located in district a. school this
winter.
There will be q confirmation in the
Swedish church on mex Sunday and q
large crowd is expected to be present.
Soseph Upland and John jacobson
We're visiting in western Sphinx Sunday
afternoon.
A bowery dance was given Sunday
night by Mat Larson.
Mary Price, we are informed, has re-
turned from Akron.
Mesdames Anderson and MOrdahl of
Sioux City visited friends in this vi
entity recently.
Peter Abraham and family were Wis.,
ting in western Sphinx Sunday.
Chris Braastad Is strictly lin it," 80
they say. EIDLEwINK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Bru1e.

Brule. August ls.-Threshers are
making little Roadway threshing flax
out OF the shock this rainy weather.
Almer HalgersOn of Canton visited
friends in this vicinity several days
last week.
Miss Ida Eden came down from
Canton Tuesday on her bicycle for a
brief visit with relatives.
Carl Thompson is making nrief visits
to Sphinx.
Ole Ekren and Minnie Johnson of
Nora visited with their folks in Brule
last Sunday.
Miss Eva Duncan OF Beresford visited
with her sister, Mrs. VIM. Staley, last
week.
Miss Louise Ranum returned from
Sioux City last Thursday after a couple
of months stay with her sister Mrs.
Munkvold.
Mrs. C. Lewiston and Ella Lewison
went to Sioux City last Thursday.
Mrs. Lewiston returned Friday.
Erick Munkvold of Sioux City trans
acted business in Brule last week.
Emma Oleson returned home after a
visit with friends at James Iowa.
Hannah Vindahl returned home
Saturday after a visit with relatives
and friends in Lincoln county.
Ole Aase is building a granary and
machine shed.
Hanna Shagstad o. Elkpoint visited
friends in Brule ver Sunday.
Ida johnson returned home from
SIOUX City Saturday.
1About twenty young people of Brule
aajoyed Il trip to Riverside and Sioux
City a week ago last Sunday. A very
good time was had by all.
NIGHTINGALE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

A week ago there was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Coleman, of Washing
ton, IA daughter. The little one only
lived a week, greatly to the sorrow Of
friends and the parents. Mrs. Cole
man will be remembered here as Miss
Winnie Blair.
One of the most important financial
transactions which has occurred in Un-
ion county for some time took place
last week in the formation of the
Ringsrud Mercantile company of Elk
Point. The authorized capital is $25,-
700. The company Is composed of A.
.. Ringsrud. John Reid and Nj. II.
Gill, and will conduct the mercantile
establishment heretofore handled by
Mr.. Ringsrud. The purpose of Mr..
Ringsrud vas to interest in his bust
ness the gentleman named who have
been with him for eleven years and
aided materially in building up the
business to the position it has attained.
1t is simply the fultillment of an idea he
has always held-that a faithful en-
plOye is entitled to an interest in the
business. The new firm or company is
known to all our people from one end
OF h county to the other, and the
purchase of an interest by the junior
members speaks volumes for their in
tegrity and ability as merchants. and
that the new firm will succeed goes
without question or doubt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
HOW 1T IS IN MEXICO.
Keystone, s. d., Minor.


Everybody in Keystone and Hill City
knows Walter Boyd who for several
years, up to last spring, worked as a
miner in this vicinity. He is now a
fore mar of a mine at Union de Tula,
Mexico. W. are permitted to publish
a short extract fran a letter recently
written by him to Charles Upham:
II tell you there is no place like the
United States, these foreign countries
are no good. Just think of it, big
strong men working for so cents per
day. and that is the top wages too.
How is that for the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver, and their money is
worth only 50 cents OF the dollar in
United States money" .
This is a vivid picture of the condi-
ticn of the working classes in a free
silver country, written by a we'll known
working man, which needs no com
ment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

HOUNT HOPE, August 1.-THE G. O.
+. boys are in the lead in this part of
the county. Mckinley and Ringsrud
are the favOrite candidates.
The republican caucus will be held on
Friday, September 4 at the Hoyt
school house at 4 o'clock p. m.
N Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Higman of Sioux
Cny were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. j..
Reeves last week and took part in the
festivities at the Lutheran church.
Mrs. A. B. Anderson and Miss Anna
Anderson of Sioux City visited the
Sellbergs last week.
L. }. Reeves transacted business at
Elk Point Friday and was at Hawarden
Saturday.
For some reason unexplained Rev.
Fern of Sioux City did not put in an
appearance at the festival and partici-
pate in the programme. His place wal
filled by Pastor Sjolinder.
1t Is rumored that the material for q
free silver paper has been shipped to
Akron and will oon make its appear
ance. After the recent disastrous hail
storm which will surely affect the trade
of the town the merchants will not feel
able to support an afii ation Of the free
silver sort. We predict u short life
for a second paper in Akron.
Editor Rounds of the Akron Register
came up Friday and enjoyed the
festivities at the Lutheran picnic.
There was too much rain last week
for farm purposes. 1t interfered with
threshing and haying and most every
kind of work which the farmer is
anxious to do at this time.
The Ross boys have purchased a
steam thresher outfit and will have it
running in a few days.
Owners OF threshing machines are
complaining that they are loosing
money this fall. The grain crop il not
as good as was expected.
The Misses BerkstrOms OF Sioux City
came up Wednesday and are the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Ericsson.
Thursday was Lutherans' day here
and the weather man furnished a de-
lightful day. 1t was a large crowd Of
good people who gathered from far and
near at Mr.. Shoulberg's grove to en-
joy the festival. They came from
Sioux City, Akron, Elk point, Sphinx,
and Lincoln county. The Union Creek
church people have gained a reputation
as entertainers which draws q large
crowd on every occasion. The pro.
gramme as printed in these coiumns
was carried out during the day and
was enjoyed by all. The music was
good and also the speaking. The
speach by MI. Watson of st.
Peter, Mimi, in the afternoon Is de-
serving of special mention. Mr.. Wat
o is a young student for the ministry
and although just in his first years 81
college training shows talent that puts
elder heads in the shade. We heard
SO many compliments paid his speach
by the people that we cannot refrain
from saying that it was truly elegant.
The refreshments served were such as
mother used to make and the whole
day was n grand celebration which
every one enjoyed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

C. H. Harp of Lemars, la. was in the
city on Wednesday soliciting orders
for tailor made clothing. He has been
a democrat all his life, and in CONVEX
sation with the reporter he said: II
am a tailOr-a poor man-have to work
to earn my living, and this fall | shall
cast NY first vote for a republican
president. | do not believe In free sill
yer. ! have been reading and studying
up the question until | am convinced
that if we get free silver business will
be at a standstill and the loss entailed
through a 53c-dollar incalculable. 1t
will ruin my business completely. for
the country at large is bound to
suffer from the depreciation of its
credits. Then I have a piece of land
which | bought a few years ago of a
widow down in Iowa. The mortgage
comes due next December. | don't
know whether I shall be able to pay it
or not. Suppose free silver wins. do
you think that widow is going to take
chances: Well, I guess not, If | can't
raise the money am going to lose the
land. You don't catch me voting to
foreclose on myself
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Alcester.

ALCESTER, S. D., August lS.-Quite
a number of Alcesterites were very
drowsy the next day after the republi-
can rally at Beresford.
The lightning struck Pearson Woods
barn last Friday night SCATTERING it
somewhat and stunning both his
horses.
Why a there not be a joint discus
sion at Alcester on the political issues
of the day.: There are those who are
undecided as to what is right. and
those who will read but one side of the
question and it is believed that a good
deal might be bone in the way of edu-
eating the people.
The indications r that there will
be another wedding in town before
many
Hunting prairie chichens is the order
of the day here especially with those
who haven't much to do.
Mr.. Nelson Finn who died at his
home near this place was nearly NC
years of age.
Ed jenkins has returned home from
Iowa where he has been at work for
some time.
John Hoard has secured a position
as grain Duycf lOt tne new elevator
company of this place.
o. F. Oleson has purchased the G.. +,
Allen property in this place and will
soon occupy it.
A. p. johnson has purchased the
house formerly occupied by Y. A,
Allen and is moving it ii block north OF
It's former position.
Now that the supreme court Of S. D.
has decided that it is right to resubmi1
the prohibition amendment to the
people the non-Partisan Temperance
Union should put in some lively work
in this place and vicinity.
1t is reported that Judge Palmer anG
Senator Pettigrew will speak in AL
cester in the near future.
Mrs. S. B. Harding returned home
last week from her visit with friends il
Charles Mix county. JOSHUA.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
A CARD.

TO THE PUBLIC: Having disposed
of An interest in my business to John
r. Reid and NJ. Fl. Gill and i~ncorporat-
ed the same under the name and style
of the Ringsrud Mercantile Company,
| desire to to my former pa
irons and TO the public generally that
the business will be conducted at the
old stand as heretofore.
The gentlemen now associated with
me need no introduction to the public,
having been in my employ for the past
eleven years, and / bespeak for them
and the new business firm the same
success that I hove enjoyed in the past.
All claims due and all liabilities con.
nected with my former mercantile bus
mess are payable to and assumed by the
Ringsrud Mercantile Company.
A.. 0. RINGSRUD.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

SPHINX, S. d., Aug. l8.-The Is to l
craze seems to have cooled somewhat.
Expect people are beginning to see
their folly.
The whistle of the steam thresher is
heard in all directions.
Miss Vern Cary of Elk Point and
Agile Naughton Of Sioux City, who Wis
tied in Sphinx recently have returned to
their respective homes.
Herman Tickb0hm 4 Co. took the
''2:4O" train for Sioux City Saturday.
Miss Josie Sullivan is among the
teachers in attendance at the Clay
county teachers institute.
Adolph Ludvick has the school in
district 81, and ofcourse the girls are
all anxious for school to begin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Notice to @. A. r. Men.

On Monday, August 81, our 10 q. m.
train going north will have special
coaches and sleeping cars for parties
ST.. PAUL. III These coaches anal sleanar :.
Bity and there be placed on y special
train for St. Paul. Parties can occupy
these cars until morning after their ar
rival at st. Paul II they % desire. Call
at depot for full particulars.
F. /. CUMNIlss,
Agent G. N. & ST. II.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
RxcursioNs.

Dates: Aug. 4 and l8, September l,
Is, and %, October 4 and 20.
The above is Of Importance to parties
who contemplate a trip. W. sell to
points in Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas,
Florida, Kansas, Mississippi, ETC.
twenty-seven states in all-at q uniform
rate of one fare for the round trip plus
~. Good q days, stop Oyer privileges
allowed. First class both ways.
Call at depot and get full particulars,
rates, time OF trains, and all necessary
information. We use Sioux City rates
and offer all advantages to be had
elsewhere. F. I. Cummins,
Agt. G.. M. & st. p.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
All Free

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those
who have not, have 10 the oppOl tun-
ity to try it Free. Call on the adver-
tised Druggist and get a Trial Bottle,
Free. Send your name and address to
IT. d. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get
a sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills Free, as well as a copy OF Jude
to Health atd Household Intructor,
Free. All of which is guaranteed to
do YOU good and cost you nothing. i.
S. Tallcott, Druggist
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Free pills.

Send your address To fl. f.. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get free sample
box OF DR.. Kings New Life Pills. n
trial box will convince You OF their mer,
its. These pills are easy Id action, ana
are particularly effective in the cure OF
constipation and sick headache. FOR
malaria and liver troubles they have
e proven invaluable. They are
guaranteed to he perfectly free from
every deleterious substance, M TO ne
purely vegetable. Theydo not weaken
by their action, but by giving tone 10
the stomach and bowels they greatly
lnvigorate the system. Regular size
25c per box. Sold by }. 5. Talcolt'
druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
AN d
GUEST.

just as we go to press word comes
from Richiand that Thos. Guuderson,
a half owner of a threshing outfit, was
seriously hart. The accident happen
ed this forenoon and DR.. Comfy was
called out to attend the case.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
FLOWER TEA PARTY

Given as q Farewell to Mrs. DR.. Malcahy
A number of afternoon teas were Civ.
en- last week complimentary to Mrs
DR.. Mulcahy who. with her family, will
move to Canada next week. The first
one, a Geranium tea, was given by Mrs.
Geo. r. Freeman. Elegant refresh
nents were served and all ladies pro-
nounce her a number one entertainer.
The second was given by Mrs. f. nj.
GllmOre-a pansy tea-and we could
tr%uthfully say,
"Only a pansy blossom.
Only a little flower,
But it spoke in it's silent innocence,
or the happiness of that hour"
The third, a sweet pea tea, was given
by Mrs. a. 0. Rringsrud, and at Mrs.
Mulcahy's plate lay a little gold souve-
mir spoon engraved, "Elkpoint, S. d."
Toasts were given at the table and Mrs.
+. NJ. Gilmore who is noted as the
"Poet of the Point recited the follow
ing to Mrs. Mulcahy:
Who is the sweetest thing in own"
Whose beauty Is the worlds renown"
Who surely deserves a golden crown?
MulcOoly o., Mulcooly.
Who Is 1t that is going to moveo
lis l2ura whom we all do love.
Who is as bright as the stars above"
Mulcooly d. Mulcooly.
Who is 1t talks the live long day,
And never even stops to pray,
But talks and talks the hours away"
Mulcooly o., Mulcooly.
Now here's to the health Of Mulcooly Muicahy.
A w0niail that's bound to have her own way,
May she live for many and many a day.
Mulcooly, here's to Mulcooly.
The fourth. a violet tea, was given
by Mrs. f. w. Miller. The table was
decorated with violet satin ribbons, and
violets predominated. Elegant refresh
ments were served and Mrs. Mulcahy
here was the recipient of a pretty china
spoon tray decorated with ~violets. Mrs.
Gilmore made the presentation speech.
There was only one regret the ladies
had to make, and that was that they
wished such pleasant afternoons could
continue and that Mrs. Mulcahy could
he II of their number.
GUEST.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

When they puta man in Jail he can
not follow his natural inclinations. He
cannot eat what he wants to-he is
limited to a very frugal diet. Is it not
equally true Of a ~dyspeptic? For all of
the real enjoyment he gets out Of life
he might as well be in jail. He cannot
eat what he likes, nor enough. He suf-
fers much, gets little sympathy. AT
first, perhaps a little heaviness in the
stomach, Il little s%Ourness, windy belch-
ings and heartburn: headaches and
biliousness and q foul taste in the
mouth in the morning. Chronic con-
stlpation is almost inevitable, and
e that the body is holding poison
ous impure matter that should be got
ten rid OF. The poison is being reab-
sorbed into the blood and the whole
body. Impurity in the blood may lead
to almost any disease. Constipation is
the start of it all. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Pellets cure constipation. cure it so
it stays cured. No other remedy in
the world will do that.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Buckleu's Aruica sa,vc.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter. Chapped Hands,
Corns and all Skin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25c per box. For sale by DR.. j.
S. TalcOtt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to me are asked to pay the
same on or before August %. All ac-
counts not paid by that time will he
placed in the hands of an attorney for
collection. NV MuLCAHY, M. d.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

We handle G~uerney refrigerytors,
Barrel Churns, Ice Cream F~reezers,
full line Of Tinware, Staple Hardware:
Gasoline Stoves and Gasoline
S. G. THORNTON,
Leading GrOce
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

You're growing old, feeble, weak, no
strength, appetite gone. Rocky Noun
tain Tea gives new life. Get it Of j..
S. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Republican County Convention.

The county convention Of the repub-
lican party of Union county, South Da-
kOta. will be held in Elk Point on
Tuesday, September 8, 1896, at 2 O'Clock
p. m, for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the several county Of
fees, to be voted for at the ensuing
election, tO-wit:
One state senator.
Two representatives,
County treasurer.
Register of deeds,
Superintendent of schools.
County auditor,
Sheriff,
Clerk of courts,
States attorney,
Judge of the county court.
The delegates of the LIST commission
er's district will also meet at the same
time and place to nominate a candidate
for commissioner for the LIST district.
The basis of representation in said
convention will be one delegate at
large for each township, and one dele
gate for each p votes or major fraction
thereof cast for Hon. Charles Fl. Shell.
don for governor in 1894.
Under said apportionment the sew
eral precincts will be entitled to the
number of delegates indicated below:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Caucus.

There will be a republican caucus at
the HOyt school house on Friday, Sept.
4, 1896, at 4 o'clock p. M, for the pur-
pose of selecting 4 delegates to attend
the county convention at Elk Point,
to be held Sept. 8, 1896.
Il. J. REEVES,
Committeeman Sioux Valley Precinct.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Throughout The COUNTY
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Correspondence for publication must reach
this office not later than TUESDAY MORNING
1t each week to appear promptly, since the
this In mind
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20
Total delegates $3.50.

IOtlI UtItgattS hS
1t is further recommended that the
caucuses for the several townships be
held on Friday. Sept. 4, 1896.
TRUMAN AMES,
Chairman Co. Cen. Com.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

A beautiful line of Ladies' and Miss
es' capes received and on sale. Made
in cloth and velvet.
FREEMAN BROS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

Rocky Mountain Tea cures constipa-
ton, sick headache, gives strength
new life. For sale at Talcott's drug
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-08-20

Thousands 1--WE their life and happi-
ness to the use OF Rocky Mountain Tea.
AT Talcott's drug store.