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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
DISEASE AND WAR.
Al Cd Fighter Finds Disease Harder to Battle
With than Armed Hosts.
From the Gate Gin. Eeokuk. lo,ca.

From the Gate Ci,y. Krokslk. lo,ca.
A reporter cslled on Captain A. II.
Evnns, coal dealer and member of the
firm, Of Chisholm Il Evans Co, corner
Main and Water streets. keOkuk. la..
and knows for himself the statements
made here are trme. =.
..At the breaking out OF the Civil War"
said Captain Evans. Il enlisted III the
army, serving continuously from 1851 TO
1865. in the Ninth New Jersey Regiment
Of Infantry"
..You are identified with the Grand
Army of the Republic, are you not. Cap
tainy"
Eyes, am member Of Torrencf Post:
No. 2. Department of Iowa, and served
the Post as Commander during the year
1893.
II am also Inspector of Grand Army
Posts in the Department of Iowa.
"Your health appears to be such that 1t
allows you to fulfill your duties and enjoy
life better than most men of your. age.
Eyes. my health was never better than
it is now. and l owe it largely to medi-
cine, that is the medical marvel OF the
age"
"What is that. Captain?'
IL will tell you. Last winter my usua!
good health began to fail me. suffered
from dull feelings in my head, an inclina-
ton to shirk work. and a general feeling
of lassitude. One day my wife was read
ing in u newspaper Of a case similar to
my own. where a gentleman had been
benefited by the use of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and prevailed
upon me to try them. did SO. purchas.
ing box at McGrath Bros, 500 Main
street. and began taking them accordin.
10 directions.
Il began taking the Pink Pills in April
and they cured me, and without the aid
Of doctor or other medicine whatever.
do other members of your family use
the pills!'
"NIy wife has taken them and pro
nounces them the hest regulator for tht
system she ever tried"
s'Wonld you hesitate to recommend the
pills to others?"
mo, indeed. I can heartily recommend
them to all who are suffering as l did
for know they will benefit them. You
can say that am always ready AM
willing to give information about DIR
Williams Pink Pills to all who will cal
on me-;
Or. Williams Pink Pills contain. in :
condensed form, all the elements neces
sary to give new life and richness to tn
blood and restore shattered nerves
Pink Pills are sold BY all dealers
or will I've sent postpaid on receipt o
price. so cents box, or six boxes TO
| 1850 they are never sold in bulk or b.
the 100. by addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. T..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

"HOSE who have never been
down to their last dollar, who
- have never been forced unwil-
lingly to borrow, and have never pur-
sued that process with the "private
bankers" Of large city, little appre-
ciate the experience of those who have
worried by day and tossed sleepless-
~ by night. puzzling over financial
problem uppermost in mind-not a ra-
Ito Of 16 to l, but at rate of 5 per cent.
4 month safely cl:nched to the salts
faction of the money lender by a mort
gage on the bit Of property of the un-
easy student Of finance.
To all upon whom the disagreeable
necessity, for some reason or other,
has devolved, a day among the Shy
locks Of Chicago will be no novelty,
and they never forget the ordeal that
Is undergone.
To sit in a well-appointed office, the
furnishings of which bespeak opu-
lence, and barter for loan with men
hardened to withstand the distress Of
others, who steel themselves against
any feeling Of pity that might come
upon them, and calmly-one almost
might say cruelly-state in sharp yet
polite terms their rates for the use
Of their gold, is an experience few peo-
pie might choose to undergo, and yet,
day by day, the chroniclers Of news an
nounce the results Of the relentless en-
ergy Of the usurers A short time ago
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

tim is in their clutches, they try to
keep him there, and when the first
mortgage runs out threaten to fore
close and sell the security at a sacri-
fee, unless a liberal renewal fee is
paid. Cases are known where in an
instance of this kind a borrower was
frightened and forced into paying
what amounted to 80 per cent. a month.
When the shylock finds his customer
behind in his interest, he gives no
warning Of his intentions. He sends
trusty but INSCRIPTIONS employees,
who seize the furniture, IL such is the
security, hurry 1t away into hiding,
and when the owner has managed to
obtain the money to redeem it, he is
either told that it has been sold &C.
cording to law to satisfy the mort
gage, or is compelled to settle on a
basis of foreclosure charges. moving
charges, storage charges, custodian's
charges. release charges, until a re.
view Of the cost of the entire trans
actions shows that he has very nearly
paid cent for cent for the use IT his
money for less than a year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
THE DOCTOR OF LONG AGO
When People We're Bled and Filled
with Medicine.

When People We're Bled and Filled
with Medicine.
The doctor hundred years ago and
less was a more important parsonage
than he is to-day. Indeed, he was Sec
ond only to the minister and the judge.
His genial face, his engaging manners,
the sincerity with which he inquired
after the carpenters daughter, and the
interest he took in the family Of the
poorest laborer. made. hip a favorite
for miles around. He knew the names
and personal history Of the occupants
Of every house he passed. The farmers
lads pulled off their hats to him, and the
girls dropped courtesics as he passed.
Sunshine or rain, daylight and dark
ness, were alike to him. He would ride
ten miles in the darkest night over the
worst roads in pelting storm to nd.
minister a dose Of calomel to an old
woman or attend a child In a at.
The drugs were slowed away on the
shelves Of the village store, among
heaps of shoes. Rohan hats, packages
Of seeds and bitches of bacon.
The physician was compelled to com
pound his own drugs. make his owr
tinctures and put up his own prescrip
tons. His saddle bag was the only
drug store within forty miles. Eacl
spring the blood must be purified, TIKI
kidneys excited and the damsel VIII,
tainted profusely bled. Large doses o.
SIENNA and mama, and rhubarb ani
molasses were taken daily. 1t Is SAT,
to say that more medicine was takel
every year by the well than is now tax
en- by the sick in the same time.
Water was denied the patient Tor
mented with fever. In its stead wa
given small quantity Of clam juice
Mercury was taken until the lips turn
ed blue and the gums fell away from
| the teeth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

an account was published of the COM
mitment Of a young man to an insane
asylum. Friends and relatives of the
poor unfortunate did not hesitate to
assert that his mind had become I'M
balanced owing to his inability to meet
certain obligations due as interest on
borrowed money at the ruinous rate
Of 8 per cent. per month.
When a customer approaches one
Of the shylocks, he Is made to feel
that money is scarce, that 1t is no IA
vor to loan 1t even at exOrbitant in
terest, and the money lender invari-
ably shrugs his shoulder dublously,
even IL the security offered is unques-
tionable. Should the applicant want
500 on household furniture the same
must have cost at least Ave times the
amount desired. He must execute .
cut-throat chattel mortgage upon It,
signed by his wife as well as himself;
be must insure 1t for half It's value
and transfer the policy to the lender,
and the mortgage is 80 drawn that
the mortgage practically owns the se-
curity, and can take possession Of It,
II the borrower fails to pay interest
or principal to the minute agreed upon.
The usual charge advertised h az
per cent. a month. When the appli-
cant comes to the point, he ID inform
Cd that "this especial money belongs
TO q client" who insists on double
that amount. Then the loaner must
make his commission-th is, besides
the insurance charges, q fee for draw.
ing up the mortgage, further Zee
Tor recording It, and this amount, to-
gether with the first months interest
g deducted from the gross sum. The
borrower receives generally about
ninety dollars, and 10 lucky II BY some
hocus-pocus he has not been persuad.
ed to pay an average Of Z or 8 PEI
cent for the ensuing six months.
These money shArlks.loan on al kinds
Of personal property. Occasionally
they cash m exceedingly well Endorsed
note oftener they loan on watches,
diamonda silverware. II money = "a.
vauced On plano alone, they demand
possession, md here connes y TEL
nou charge Tor Storage. Once = ~
Etj q.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
Garden Spots Of the south.

The Passenger Department Of the Louis
vile and Nashville Railroad has just is
sued a 100 page book with the above title.
1t is descriptive Of the resources and
capabilities of the soil of the coun-
ties lying along this line in the states
Of Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama. SOUTH
,rn Mississippi and western Florida. 1t
also contains county map OF the above
mentioned States and is well worthy of Il
pcrusal OF any one int rested in the South.
A copy will bc sent 10 any address upon
RET eipt OF 10 cents in silver or stamps. by
G.. p. A tmore, Gen. Pass. Agt., Louisville,
KY. emi-mOnthiy excursions South.
Write for particulars.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
HOW's This:

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls CatArrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Props. Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have knownF J. Cheney
for the last fifteen years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their arm.
West 4 Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, @.
gists Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system. Price, 75c Per bottle. Sold ~ I'll
Druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
Annie Butter Like Grandmother's,

Annie Bntter Like GRANDMOTHER.
The first thing to do is to secure some
good sweet cider tapple cider), and boil
1t half away. This should be done the
day before you expect to begin with
the apples. | use a porcelain-lined ket-
tie that holds five gallons. Boil 1t half
away and let 1t remain in the kettle
over night on the back of the stove.
The advantage OF this is 1t Is warm. and
will begin cooking earlier. As soon as
possible the next morning begin and
prepare the apples as for sauce and put
into the cider all 1t viii hold. Fill the
Dot full to the top and as 1t cooks soft
keep putting in more apples to keep the
kettle full until 1t Is quite thick, and
let cook slowly and stir very often, as
it will burn very readily II 1t is over too
hot a fire. 1t needs to be cooked long
time-I never finish mine in one day,
simply move it back on the stove where
1t will not cook, but keep warm over
night. When it Is done 1t will be cooked
away considerably and thick and dark
like a Jam or marlnalade. Do not
sweeten until nearly done, as it burns
more quickly. and by cooking away as
1t does it might be too sweet. Use
white sugar and sweeten to taste. l
use no spices. as consider 1t spoils the
flavor Of the cider and apples. II they
are used they should be Of the very
best and carefully added. This recipe
keeps perfectly without being put up
air tight. put It in stone jars and tie
a cloth over 1t merely to keep out dust.
Practical Farmer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
An Aonea, for A.aistance.

The man who is charitable to himself will
listen to the mute appeal for assistance
made by his stomach, or his liver. in tho
shape Of divers desperate Qualns and un-
easy sensations in the regions Of the gland
that secretes his bile. Hostettar's Stomach
Bitters. my dear sir, or madam-as the case
may be-is what YOU require. Hasten to use
II you are troubled with heartburn, wind
in the stomach, or note that your skin or
the whites Of your eyes are taking sallow
hue
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
II Belonged to Her Family.

A paper is responsible for the story
that a lady. when showing a gentle
man over her grounds the other day,
was asked by him:
docs not this plant belong to tho
fbegonia family?"
1.-THE begonia family" answered his
hostess, bridling up. Certainly not
sir; 1t Is ours, and always has been"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
Tho Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs. when in need Of Tie laxative effect
OF gentle remedy than by any other. and
dren enjoy IL anu it benefits them. The
true remedy, syrup Of Figs. is manufac-
tured by the California Fig Syrup Com.
pany only.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
An Easy Choice.

"You know that Michigan Is one OF
the few States In the Union where cap
ital punishment is forbidden by law"
said Frank II. Hosford, secretary OF
the Democratic campaign committee,
''and the people are very tenacious Of
the good name Of the State in that re-
spect, and although some persons In
every Legislature for many years have
undertaken to restore the death pen
atty, the proposition has always been
defeated. But the question hobs up
sereneiy' with every Legislature; there
is any amount OF oratory and long con-
tests in each house Of the Legislature.
Some years ago IN amusing thing
happened while the debate on this bill
was pending in the house 1t lansing.
Three able and loud-lunged representa-
lives, who eat near each other on the
right side Of the house, made success
sively long and vigorous speeches on
the question, all in favor Of the hanging
bill. When the last one took his seat q
young man on the extreme left Of the
house rose quickly and said: Mr..
Speaker. l rise to question OF privi-
lege.' The gentleman will state hia
question Of privilege, said the speak
er. MI. Speaker continued the young
man, I want to inquire Of oar friends
Of the other side q The house which
they think - preferabIe--to b hanged
or talked to DEATH This statement
was greeted with great applause,
promptly checked, however, and turn
I'd against IT'D author by big-voiccd
member, who rose right back of The
three o6ende1 ana called ort. n !
boi.er factory voice: Vel1, if you're ~.
lng 70 talk, we prefer q ~ hanged 49,
ChlcaEo Tmes-Herald. III
u The shatlot takas IN nauls fro II
pleA i1plnsa = = vnlnlly rs lpa.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

people sat In rented chairs in the
Champs watching the passers-by and
enjoying the beautiful day. The gen.
tleman looked as IL he might be pros
porous tradesman; the young woman
was beautifully dressed and very at.
tractive in appearance.
When they rose to 60 away the gen
tleman found that he had no money.
The woman who owned the chairs
stormed and scolded. and denounced
them as swindlers, until, to pacify her.
the gentleman took the lady's parasol,
an exquisite affair Of green silk, fringe.
and with a rosewood handle, and gave
1t to her. He handed her one of the
lady's yellow gloves also, and said:
Keep the parsol az a pledge Of what
I owe you, and do not give It up to any
one unless he shows you the mate to
that glove"
Then he and the lady walked away
across the Place de Ia Revolution and
the Boulevard de Ia Madeleine. sud-
denly rain began to fall. There were
no carriages passing. The couple hur-
ried into a doorway.
Immediately the concierge Of the
house came out and invited them into
his office. He gave them chairs, and
offered them, II they did not wish to
wait until the rain was over. the loan
OF his nne greenserge umbrella. The
gentleman accepted these Attentions
gratefully, and he and the lady made
<hair xrav fhrnuUh tho - IN s,nfnsp <hn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
Pruning Potato Vinea.

Acting on the notion that as prun-
ing was good for fruit trees it would
benefit potato vines, citizen of Port
land. Ore, clipped of the vines in a
patch close to the ground, as soon as
they were well up, and some OF the
potatoes grown there were, it is said
among the largest and finest found
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

A superb girl: surprisingly lovely; skin
fair as lily; cheeks like roses, and why :?
1t is because she uses Glenn's Sulphur
Soap. OF druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
From Now Until Spring

OvercOats and winter wraps will be in
fashion. They can be discarged, tempor-
arily. while travelling in the steam heated
trains IF the Chicago, Milwaukee, & st.
Paul Railway. For solid comfort, for
speed and for safety. no other line can
compare with this great railway OF tho
West
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Ballot was once "a little ball." In
many organizations ballots are still
taken with marbles.--St Louis Globe.
Democrat
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover
is, unquestionably, the best preservatiye
at the hair. 1t is also curative Of dan.
druff, fetter, and all scalp affections.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Piso's Cure for Consumption 10 the only
cough medicine used in my house.-D. c.
Albright, Mifflinburg, Pa, Dec. IL, '05.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Cambria originally came from Cam
bray. whence its name. and calico from
Calicut
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

To dream Of an anchor indicates
some unexpected success or good for.
tune.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Climbing tree while dreaming
means you will attain higher political
honor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03
story Of = Parssol.

0COHJ OA - 4 " SUI
In the history Of the umbrella Is toiu
a story Of a beautiful fringed green
silk parasol Of the time Of the French
Restoration.
One summer afternoon more than
seventy years ago two pleasant looking
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

= To dream Of being dressed in white
means success in your next undertak-
ing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Combing your hair in dream be-
tokens success in love or trade. or
hath
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

have decided TO II all the tlme II yo0 haven't tried
you owe y t. yourself g do e. Your grocer has T.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Scamper originally signlfed only ito
60 out Of field"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

Mr. Wlnslow.s SooTAlns oUvY for 0ilares
oeethAnG: oOfoGuo she gums reoNCce Inflammation
sllays pain. cursS Wind collie. y cents bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

The word mob Is Latin word sig.
nifying movable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-28
LOCAL BREVITIES.

No business was transacted in the
County Court to-day.
Mr.. lobe Haney was badly injured
yesterday afternoon while playing foot
ball near Colross.
The residence of Mr.. p. J. Dempsey.
on south Fairfax street, is being hand
somely improved and almost rebuilt.
Peter Johnson, colored, known as
John the Revelator," was to day sent
10 jail by Justice Lo,e;oy or the charge
of stealing a gun and a saw, the prop
erty of J. II. Wright.
A ''four days sl.epsr,' uud,r hyp-
motto influence, is on exhibition at the
Census Pharmacy, in Washington. He
is Charles Hanson, seventeen years OIL,
and halls from Charleston, w. Va.
The republicans of the county held
meeting at Ballston last night at which
speeches were made by Congressman
Apsley. Of Massachusetts, Mr. Chapin
Brown, Capt McCaull and others.
Elder A. B. Francis will preach al
the Primitive Baptist Church in this
city at II O'Clock next Sunday. AT 10
O'Clock be will baptize several person:
in the river north of the canal locks,
At the meeting last night of NJ. d.
Corse Camp of Sons OF Confederate
Veterans but little business was trans
acted. At the next meeting Captain ;.
B. Davis is expected 10 address the sons.
The cost of the District OF Columbia
government for the next fiscal year is
estimated at IS, AS, 796, including ap
preparations FOR new school houses and
extension OF telegraph and telephone
lines.
The democrats will hold a grand
mass meeting in the grand stand nj St.
Asaph on Saturday night. Prominent
speakers will be present and addres.
the meeting. a brass band will be iii
attendance.
The alarm of fire about $50 o'clock
yesterday evening and which brought
out portion of the fire department
was caused by the burning of Chin
ney Of the house at the corner of Lee
and Wolfe streets.
The colored people of Culpeper held
a rally Monday night. Henry Light
foot, c. B. Hughes. Rev. n. w. Lomax
and Magnus L. Robinson spoke for Nc
Caul, while Rev. Josiah S. Green and
Rev. George w. McGoins, both of
Alexandria, spoke for Kixey.
A bull brought to Washington for
sale broke from its halter yesterday at
ternoon and ran across Pennsylvania
avenue, frightening many persons. 1t
made its way into carpet store be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, and
was there secured and led back to its
stall.
The ladies of the Aid Society of ST.
Mary's Church will give an oyster sup
per and Halloween party Thursday,
Friday and Saturday nights of this week
at the Lyceum Hall for the benefit OF
the poor. The voting on the Bryan
and Mckinley cakes will be one of the
interesting features each evening.
Mr.. Marstella again conducted the
services at the railroad reading rooms
last night and large congregation was
present. The services were considered
the most interesting ever held there
and during the evening three persons
professed conversion. Tonight the
services will be conducted by Mr.
Stokely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-28
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting of the Common Coun
ell of the city of Alexandria, Va, helC
October 27tt. 1896. there were present:
Hubert Snowden, esq. President, ana
Mcssrs. Burke. Moore, Strider, Latham, Klaus
Beach Harrison aud Cation
A petition from Mr. :. H. Lunt for permits
son 10 la sewer from his property OF
Union street to the river was referred to The
ommtteo on Streets.
The petition of W. A. GORE for permission
10 replace with a new single roof the old
one damaged By the storm of September %,
WAS received from the Board of Abdomen and
nd their action granting the request was
concurred in.
The board then adjourned.
Testc: JNO. T. JOHNSON Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-28
OFFICIAL.
ROARD on ALDERMEN.

At regular meeting ofthe Board of Alder
men of Alexandria, Va, held October 21
1896. there were present:
VIM. II. Marbury, esq, President, and
Messrs. Havener, Burke, Hinken, Ballenger
and Davis.
The petition of VIM A. Moore praying to
be granted the permission of replacing
single roof on his residence. on south Lee
street, which was recently damaged ~ the
storm, was granted by unanimous vote.
The following was received from the Board
of Aldermen and their action concurrcd in
A potition from Samuel II. Lunt asking per.
mission Of Council to lay a sewer from his
properly On Union street to the river.
The board then adjourned.
Teste: X E. KNIGHT, Clerk.