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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
ELEVEN PERISH IN A FIRE.
Yore's Opera House at Benton Har.
Dor, Mich, Destroyed.

Dor, N1Cn., UcStrOyeO.
Eleven are dead, five seriously and
probably fatally injured and a number o.
Others injured slightly as the result OF a
fire which destroyed Yores' Opera House
at Benton Harbor, Mich, early Sunday
morning. The house was a total loss and
the men lost their lives under one OF the
walls, which fell into the street upon
them.
The fire had been burning for at least
ten minutes before it burst out into Wis.
IDLE flame, but meantime a score OF peO-
pie had seen the smoke or had heard the
fire alarm and were spreading the thrill
ling news that the opera house block was
on fire.
Before the flames broke out to any ex-
tent a crowd gathered to the number OF
from 1000 to $1,000. The rattle of the
hose carts, shouts Of the fremen, cries OF
the spectators, clatter Of horses hoofs on
the pavements, rumble of vehicles and
other sounds contributed to the
general excitement. Every hydrant
pressed into service as well as the Tom
Benton fire tug stationed near the canal.
All the Benton Harbor fire companies
were at work. The st. Joseph depart
ment responded to calls for aid, and soon
arrived with hose carts, ladders and fire
engine and participated in the work OF
subduing the flames.
Soon after the discovery of the fire
flames broke through the roof and il
lum med the sky and streets with a lurid
glare that only served to make more vivid
the general scene Of confusion and ex-
element. Soon buildings beacme a fiery
furnace and CONSERVATION took the place
of anxiety, as the possibility of destruc-
ton, with the high wind, gave rise to
wild fears and speculation. The falling
walls proved to be not only a death trap
for the fire fighters, but dangerous to
everyone who was trying to help stay the
progress OF the flames or assist in saving
goods. The first to 60 down was the
top part of the alley wall. which buried
in its crushing descent, with tons of de-
bris, sixteen men. This terrible sight
was witnessed by hundreds of horror
stricken spectators who stood helplessly
looking at the h~eartrending catastrophe,
and many of whom rushed in regardless
of the fire and smoke to help the shrek.
ing and struggling men.
Just before the wall fell, the firemen
were trying to raise the ladders, having
them placed against the building, when
the wall tumbled, sweeping everything
before 1t. One could see portions of hui
man bodies through the fallen bricks.
Parties going in to save the imprisoned
men were overcome by the heat. One
gray haired man persisted in remaining
in the ruins, working for the buried fire.
men. Than others hurried to the rescue.
The injured and dead were taken from
the ruins as fast as possible an d at 8
o'clock the last man had been removed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
FEAR SERIOUS TROUBLE.

Nine Strike Near Leadville Assumes
= Dangerous Appearances.
The Bimetallic Smelter, near LeadvilIe,
Colo, employing some 200 men, has been
shut down. owing to the inability to pro-
cure sufficient orders to continue opera.
lions. The daily capacity is about $50
tons. The BONN Mine, ncar the same
city, from which several union men had
been ordered, secured new men and is
rapidly pumping ont water. SO that it will
be ready to take out ore In a few days
unless further interfered~with. Police
are ON guard day and night. Bodies of
armed men continue to guard all roads
leading to the camp, sending back all
men wbO say they are coming to work,
and the trains and depots are being care
fslly watched day and night. Serious
trouble 10 looked for unless some kind Of .
settlement 10 reached soon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

After ten years the Rugby (Tennes-
see) settlement started by Thomas
Hughes and other Englishmen, has only
100 Inhabitants.
II 4 vein Is severed compress below
the squirting surface. Blood in veins
returns to the heart.
Better q wrong will than q wavering;
certain friend: better Z false belief than
no belief at all.
Be careful where you step, and the
man who follows you will not stumble
20 much,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
AN AMERICAN ARRESTED.

Taken by Spantards After He Had
Gone Aboard q Steamer.
A dispatch from Havana says: Samuel
S. TOlon, a prominent merchant Of Car
denas and a naturalized American citizen,
who was arrested on Thursday as the
Ward Line steamer Seneca was on the
point of sailing, was arrested after he had
actually goce on board the Seneca. Mr.
Tolon was willing TO go on shore and a
protest against his arrest was reported in
his behalf. The captain and consignee
Of the Seneca persuaded him to make no
violent opposition.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Bill DOOlin Was Insane.

Mrs. Doolin, wife of the noted outlaw
who was killed last week, was at Guthrie,
Oklahoma, to get the few personal effects
Of her husband, including his gun, saddle
and a fine diamond ring found on his
finger. Mrs. Doolin is a woman about 25
years old, rather pleasant looking, above
the average intelligence and talks freely
of her husband and his career, claiming
that be is innocent OF three fourths of the
things charged against him. In a con-
versation with a reporter Mrs. Doolin de-
clared her husband had been insane for
several wears.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
WRECK In INDIANA.
Two Men Fatally and a Half Dozen
Seriously Injured.

An excursion train from st. Louis was
wrecked at Taswell, Ind, Sunday morn
ing, either from a worn rail at a curve or
from the spreading of the rails. The bag
gage car and three coaches jumped the
track and rolled down an embankment
The fatally injured:
John Gibson, st. Louis.
William A. Kane, st. Louis.
Seriously injured:
J. w. Connogpey, st. Louis.
Chris Hendricks, st. Louis.
Mrs. +. B. Jordan, East St. Louis.
Thomas William Murray, st. Louis.
Jacob Miller, st. Louis.
w. J. Porter, Louisville.
John l.. Tassie, St. Louis.
w. J. White, st. Louis.
E. A. Allen, a farmer passing at the
moment on horseback, was thrown from
the frightened animal, which jumped on
his breast, with probably fatal results.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Died in Each Others Arms.

found dead in a lodging house at San
Francisco, clasped in each others arms.
The woman, who was the wife of Ben
Garcia of Redwood City, came to San
Francisco with Romero. They engaged
rooms at the Alpha House and retired.
The proprietor of the hotel went to their
room and found them dead on a lounge.
They had been shot through the heart.
Both left letters expressing their love for
each other.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
BRYAN AND M'KINLEY
oHYAN Is NOTIFIED ~ THE
SlLvERiTES.
Ohio Republican Newspaper Men
Visit MAJ. Mckinley At His Home
In Canaon-Six of . Tallyho Party
Killed Near Warsaw, Ind.
Bryan ana Mckinley.
ELK POINT. 3. D,
". 1. BUCHANAN,

Bryan ana MCAtnIey.
The welcome which Lincoln people and
large contingents from other parts o.
Nebraska gave WIN. J.. Bryan on his home
coming Tuesday eliminated in the even
ing in . grand demonstration in honor OF
his formal notification of his nomination
for the presidency by the national silver
party. From the time Mr.. Bryan reached
the city ut Ii o'clock until the tired
crowds retired from the streets 1t . late
hour there was p~arading galore through
the streets Of the capital by local and vis-
ting campaign clubs, nearly all with
brass bands in front. Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
and Geo. A. Groot, chairman Of the noti-
fcation committee, rode together In the
0idst OF the night parade. All those
members OF the notification com ittee
who came to Lincoln to attend the cere-
monies were seated on the platform
erected In the north front Of the capital
building when Mr.. Bryan arr
rived. With the arrival OF the torch
light procession, the crowd gathered
shout the Capitol was increased ten-fold.
1t seemed many times larger than the
audience Of 5000 that listened to Mr..
Bryan in the afternoon. Norris Humph-
rey presided at the meeting aud intro
duced Geo. A Groot Of Ohio, chairman Of
notification committee, who in q lengthy
speech formally notified Mr.. Bryan Of his
nomination by the silver party.
The Ohio Republican Editorial Associa-
ton Tuesday afternoon listened to an adj
dress by Hon. Charles Emory Smith Of
the Philadelphia Press, and then marched
tn a body to the Mckinley home. The
editors were Joined by q number Of Cam
tonians and the party which cheered Maj.
Mckinley when he appeared on the porch
numbered several hundred. Rev. John
Aopely Of the Syracuse Journal was
spokesman for the editors. Mr.. Mckinley
responded in his usual manner.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Indians Predict a Hard Winter.

The Indians in South Dakota say the
signs all indicate a long and severe win
ter. There is scarcely a fall that ONE
one, either red or white, finds untaillng
signs pointing in this direction, only to be
followed by the usual open winters of this
section. While severe winters are rare,
there is never anything lost in preparing
for them, for the losses Of one severe win
ter will pay many times over for the extra
expense OF beng ready for it when it
ZONES In the past fourteen years there
has been but one severe winter in
the Missouri valley, but that one cost the
farmers and cattiemen enough in stock to
have prepared every winter OF tina time
for that one. There is nothing lost by
uettinp ready.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
ANNIE LIVINGSTON f A

Was the Common Law Wife of John
l.. Sullivan.
Annie Livingston, for years the COM
mon law wife OF John l.. Sullivan, died
at Bellevue Hospital, New York, Of heart
failure. She was all actress and was 80
years Of age. She was married to a Bos-
ton candy manufacturer, but left her hus-
band twelve years ago to accompany Sui
livan to Europe. She lived with the pugil-
ist for some time and has also been on
the stage in burlesque. Sullivan has been
notified of her death. and friends will see
that the body is given proper burial.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
After Reservation SUuatters.

A. r. Bone, a special agent Of the Inre-
fior Department was at Pierre with a sur
veyor and has gone to The, ceded lands to
look up squattcrs. There is complaint
that the choice locations where wood and
water can be obtained are being held by
those who refuse to file themselves and
prevent others from filing. These parties
will be looked up and compelled either to
file on their locations or to get off, and
allow those who desire to take them az
opportunity to so do.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Telexraphic Brevities,

Norman Allen, known as the ''cattls
king of Florida, raj ambushed and
killed.
Police detectives have arrested two
young men who are suspected Of robbing
the branch of the American National
Bank in the Livestock Exchange Build
ing in Kansas City. Mo.
A car on the Frederick and Middleton
Electric Railway jumped the track near
Frederick. Md. with ITO people ON board
Fortunately no one was killed, but sew
eral were badly though not fatally hurt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Relic of Territorial DAYS.

The state auditors office has received IA
relic OF the old Dakota Territory. 1t is in
the shape of a territorial warrant issuel
to 5. Nj. Crooks, ~and'dated May 5, 1868.
1t is for services in training for public de-
tense and payable out of any fund appor-
Toned to the territory by the general Gov
eminent for the maintenance of the terri
torial militia, and bears the name of JUS
JUS Townsend. territorial auditor. The
warrant is for 500 for services of S. NJ.
Crooks as first lieutenant Company Z,
Dakota militia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
TO ESCAPE.
Pearl Bryan's Murderers Will Be
Watched More Closely.

jackson and Walling, the Pearl Bryan
murderers, will not hereafter have the
privileges which have heretofore been ac-
corded them in the Covington, KY, jail.
1t has been found that a plan for escape
had been made which was to have been
carried into effect at 6 o'clock Monday
morning. Jackson vas discovered in a
whispered conversation with a colored
burglar named Walker. The plot was
revealed by the prisoner. Walker was
dragged from the cell and a new revolver
was found in his pocket, and a saw in his
cell. Several saws were found in WALL
ing's cell. Jackson's cell was searched,
but nothing vas found there. Visitors
hereafter will be closely watched.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
INDIAN OUTBREAK A A

Oklahoma Politician Plays . Smooth
Trick On His Opponent.
1t develops that the recently reported
Indian outbreaks in Blaine County, Okla
homa, was q political trick. Delegate
Flynn was to have held . big rally at
WatOnga, and, to make It a failure, riders
went through the country warning the
settlers OF an alleged Indian outbreak.
Instead OF attending the rally the white
settlers stayed at home to defend their
families. The outbreak was q pure fake.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
TRAGIC TALLYHO PARTY.
Coach Goes Over an Embankment
and Six Are Killed.

Coach Goes Over an Embankment
and Six Are Killed.
A frightful accident occurred Tuesday
afternoon to a coaching party OF young
people which started out from Warsaw
Ind. When about FIVE miles north of the
city the horses took fright at some object
in the road. They backed the rear wheel
OF the tallyh0 over an e~mbankment and
the people, horses and vehicle were rolled
down q hillside In a mangled and bleed
Ing mass. Six persons were killed.
Their names are as follows:
James Fitzhugh.
Frank Metzeler.
Mary Cumlife.
Francis Conn.
Agnes Levest.
Edward Smythe.
The injured:
James Holloway, fractured skull.
May M0rrell, broken ribs.
Frank Donahue, driver. internal injur-
To-.
Victor Brice, broken leg.
j The remainder of the party escaped
With more or less painful bruises. One of
III horses was killed in the fall. The re-
mAtnder had to be shot.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
THREE TEXAS HANGINGS.

One White Man and Two Negroes
Executed at Paris.
At ll:04 Friday morning Geo. l.. Wheel
or, white, was hanged at Paris, Texas,
for the murder OF Robert McCabe in the
Chickasaw nation June II, 1895. He lay
In wait for his victim aud shot him in the
presence of his 5-year-old son. Immedi-
ately after the removal of Wheeler's body
Silas Lee and Hickman Freeland, the two
negroes who murdered Ed T. Canady,
jeff Maddox, Paul Apologize and an un-
known mar on the shanty boat at Hear
River on November Il, 1894, we're placed
upon the gallows. They were dropped at
1905. Ali three of their necks were
broken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
FOul PLAY ia Susnecto6

The bodies Of Rev. Thomas F. Reeser,
pastor OF the Evangelical Lutheran
most prominent clergyinen in central
Pennsylvania, and John d. Love, a mer-
chant, were found on the banks of the
Juniata River. Foul play is suspected,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Interstate Commerce Law Violation
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has under consideration communications
received by it charging that the Southern
Railroad Company, now engaged in a cut
rate with the Seaboard Air line, has vio-
lated the fourth section Of the interstate
commerce act, prohibiting agreatsr charge
for . shorter than for Z longer haul.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Speaking Contest.

The fourth Hanson County speaking
contest was held in Fulton, and, like all
these contests, was well attended. In this
instance the audience awarded the prizes
by vote, and decided as follows: FIRST,
Miss Ruth Hoibrook; second, Miss De
Eta Erkel; third, Miss Ethel Mcpherson.
The county contest, open only to those
who have taken IA first prize, will come off
in Alexandra Nov. Is.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Black Hills Movements.

The regular meeting Of the Black Hills
Mission Conference was in session at Hot
Springs. Bishop McCabe presided for
the first time since his election, and the
meeting was n of the most interesting
ever held in the Hills. The Bishop gave
his celebrated lecture, Bright Side of Life
in Libby Prison." to an enormous audi
ence, for the benefit of the Black Hills
College.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
$500, 900, 900 to Divide.

Gen. w. II. ii. Hart of San Francisco
has just returned from New York, where
he has been in the interest Of the Pacific
Coast Association Of Harlem and Anneke
Jams heirs. At a meeting held Saturday
night he reported that all that was re-
quired Of the heirs was to Produce proof
OF relationship and they would receive
pro rata OF the property, which is valued
at $4OO. OOO. 900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Stabbinx Near Huron.

h l~S-year-old son of John Ii. Haigb,
who resides near Huron, was seriously
stabbed in the right side just below the
right nipple by another boy by the name
Of Rubbit Fitch, living in the same neigh
borhood. Young Fitch is in Jail waiting
the result OF the wounds inflicted upon
young Haigh, who is considered to be in
a critical condition,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Earthquake In Iceland.

Steamers arriving at Stornoway, Scot
land, from Iceland, report that the sever.
est earthquake since LISA occurred the
night Of August rs. The report states
that two churches were destroyed, cattle
killed and farms destroyed. The center
OF disturbance appeared to BE- the volcano
of Hclce
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Big Corn CrOD,

Bon Homme County is about to gather
one OF the largest corn crops it has ever
produced. Every field has a fine stand OF
stalks heavily laden with large, we'll filled
ears. Pumpkins are also of enormous
SIZE. j. IL. Sheffield, who lives near Tyn-
1all, has a field OF pumpkins some of
which, it has been estimated, will weigh
l5J pounds when ripe.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Aged Woman's Sad death.

Mrs. Michaei!Ryan, aged 70 years, vie
OF one ..of the pioneers of Union Comfy.
was run over by a Milwaukee switch en-.
CINE and W freight cars at jefferson.
and died of her injuries. Mrs. Ryan was
crossing the track, when her shOestrinp
caught in some way and tripped her, and
before she could get out Of the way the
cars backed up, lnangling her horribly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Two People Drowned.

Two People Drowned.
A steam yacht, containing twelve peo-
pie, was swamped of Elm wood Beach, in
the Niagara River during a squall. VIM.
G.. Farthing, aged Is, and Miss Loud Gil.
bert, Is, were drowned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

British Ship Goes Aground.
The British ship Brodrick Castle, Capt.
Ferguson, which sailed from San Fran
cisco June IS, went aground when enter
ing port at Capetown.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

49, Al4AEo Whips the Rebels.
The New York Herald has received the
following dispatch from Guayauquii Ec-
4uadog: 1.-THE Government has triumphed
completely over Cuenca and Pardoned
has been conquered. / today resumed
the discharge Of my functions as execu-
tive. ELOY ALFARo.D
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Tremendous Grape Crop.

The grape growers OF northern Ohio
are afaicted with a big crop. The vines
are black with the fruit, which is selling
at 5 cents per basket Of ten pounds. in
which there is no profit. 1t Is said that
no more grapes will he sent to market,
but that the remainder OF the crop will be
sold to wine makers. This years crop is
the heaviest ever known in that section of
the country. aE
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
liberation 81 Dynamttera.

Sir Matthew White Ridley's Secretary
Sf State for the Home Department OF
England has written q letter in which he
says the home office only followed the
usual practice in liberating Irish dyna.
miters on the report that further detention
N0uld endanrer health.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Fight Ends an Old Feud.

In . bloody encounter 1T Kiibourne,
Ark, between Dave and Joseph Mckee,
father and son, and ]. c. Wilson. all Of
Vest Carroll Parish, Louisiana, both the
lcKee's were killed and Wilson, it is
thought. MORALLY wounded. Thus e0ds
IN old feud.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Missouri Farmer Murdered.
Matthew Clark, a bachelor farmer, was
found murdered ne n his home, in Excel
sior Springs, Mo. Tho crime was evil
IDENTIFY for the purpose of robbery. There
is no clue
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Successor to piano

a Vienna dispatch says: It il stated
that Peter Count Kapinst, Russian Am.
bassador here, will succeed Prince Lo-
banof- Rostovsky a. Russian Minester Of
Foreign Affairs. Count Kapinst goes to
Paris to meet the Gar.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Cash Ter IL Arrested.

Edward F. Taylor, who until a week
ago was assistant cashier Of the Citizens
Bank, of Norman, Oklahoma, has been
arrested on the charge that he sent "a 49,
900 draft to his brother that did not belong
to him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Cattle in Bruie County.

A large number of cattle from west Of
the Missouri River are to be wintered in
Brule County.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

6i6ned By 1000, 600 Women.
Tt oueen Of England has consented to
1oeafse . petition containing the sigma.
ae1ntss Al 7,0oo.0O0 women against the liquor
ma opium tfa@c. The signatures were
athaeod hy tha worlds w. C. +. u.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Gold for the Treasury,

Cold Tor the Treasury.
Lazard Frerers on the 4th deposited at
the SUBJ treasury in New York 81, $50, 600
in American gold COIN.
H~eidelbach, IckeIheimer & Co. depos-
tied at the assay Office $500, 900 in gold
hare
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10
Fatal Shooting in Springfield.

During a quarrel between Richard Shep-
herd, a farm hand, and Cue, an emigrant
mover, at Springfield, H., the former was
shot and MORALLY wounded by the latter
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-09-10

Standard Oil Distributing Plant.
The Standard Oil Company has com
menced the erection Of q distributing
plant at Edgemont.