Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-24

A few days before he died, Peter
Peterson, Sr., disposed of his property
by deed instead of making /, will. The
personal property, consisting Of S]lOO
in real estate mortgages were assigned
to Mrs Betsev Jhmptgard, tho young
est daughter of the deceased by his
first marriage. The 100 acres of land
occupied by Peter Peterson, Jr., was
decided to Jens, a son, Mrs Marie B.
Ronnell, Mrs. Betsey Jamptgard and
Peter Peterson, Jr Son thing like
POS acres of farm land aud a lot in
Richlapd was decided TO Andrew and
Segri, the son and daughter by the
second marriage. The 235 acres of the
homestead is given to Mrs. Peterson
during life, which on her death reverts
TO her children Andrew and Segri.
Ira l. Nichols returned on Monday
from Madelia, MIMI, where Re was
the guest of his old-time friend e. F..
Mallahan. Mr. Mailman, as stated
last week has sold his newspaper, and
will probably 60 out on the road travel
ing for wholesale supply house OF
printing material The family is en-
joying very good health in the North
Star state and have made many lasting
friendships in the town. Mabel, the
Oldest daughter is engaged as a book
keeper in mill. while June heretofore
has helped her father in the printing
Office. The friends OF Mr.. Mallahan in
Elk Point sincerely wish that an
abundance OF prosperity may follow
them in whatevey they may engage as
a liylihood the twenty years or
more If residence in this bailiwick
ccmented friendships which time can
not sever. nor distance break.
Mic 1ael Salseth. OF Brule township,
who was taken to Sioux City for treat
ment last week died on Saturday from
the effects OF a surgical operation. It
was thought that he was affected with
appendicitis, and DIR. Schott. of Sioux,
City, a very able physician pronounced
it to be such. When the operation
was performed, not only evidence Of
appendicitis were apparent but also o
condition resembling cancer. Mr..
Salseth was a resident OF this county
for years. He predicted his death and
seemed to have premOnitOn that he
could never recover from the disease
with which he was afflicted. Before
leaving he made such disposition Of his
J property AS would indicate he had little
hopes. The surgeons after careful
examination declared it was only a
matter of few weeks at the best that
he could overcome the inroads the d.
sease was making upon his vitality and
his only chances for life-and they
were few-were by the aid Of the
surgeons knife.
The death OF Mrs. James Lilley last
Sunday came as a surprise to her many
acquaintances, although it was gener-
ally understood that she was very Ill.
Possessed Of kind disposition, a gem
erOus heart, she won the everlasting
friendship OF her ac4uaintances. Four
teen years ago, accompanied by her
husband she came to Elk Point. Here
tOiore her health has been good, but It
seemed to be the decree Of fate that she
ehould pass away. The memory Of her
good deeds will forever 1--we In the
hearts Of her family and her friends.
The funeral took place on Monday O
the N. E. church, these h61ng = very
large attendance. The deceased wss
born on May =, 1d00. ID Unionst0wn,
PA. When quite y0slng rho moved