Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-14

70 D COURIER representative that he
would only devote two months of his
time In Pierre. he stated that his
business interests at Vermillion were
Of too much Importance to permit of his
giving two years of duty to the COVER
norship. Thos. Ayers, his private Sec
rotary, will attend to all matters, and
the vermillion editor will, within two
weeks, be the acting governor Of this
state.
Quite . number of the friends
Of DR.. and Mrs. w. J.. Comfy
surprised them last week by com.
ing into their house, and maxi
ing themselves at home for the evening.
The affair was highly enjoyed by all
and the surprised host and hostess
proved to be model entertainers. Had
it not been for a raging toothache THE
COURIER editor feels sure that he
could have won victory as sinch
victory, but owing to his ailment he
was compelled to hug hot stove ut
home.
1t Is to be hoped under present con-
ditions that the city council will put in
operation an effective system OF license,
for it is very apparent that in a few
months there will be placed in opera
ton state law. The only thing to be
feared is the big whisky lobby at Pierre,
90 far as a good law is concerned. But
10 the Interval which exists between
the present and the time for q new law
to 60 into effect something ought to be
done.
Seve, al counties in this state are be-
ing visited by agents representing q
fraudulent Chicago grocery drm. The
farmers are the principal victims. The
agents take the purchasers note for
the goods, and in many cases the in
nocent farmer is led to believe that he
is simoly signing contract. When the
groceries arrive they are found to be
almost worthless, and are many times
not taken from the depot. The notes
and contracts, however, are of first
class quality.
The COURIER files are a very i'm.
portant feature to the records of this
county, covering Is they do over Is
years OF the history OF old Union.
Nearly every day there is someone in
to inquire with reference to some
transaction which occurred and which
memory Is at fault. Lawyers often
consult them with regard to tax sales, !,
administrators notice, and proceedings
OF the county board, final proof notices.
The value OF the set is incalculable
in this regard.
Walter Hoffman, who for some time
was in charge Of the mechanical de-
partment of THE COURIER office,
has hade arrangements with the
proprietor OF the Wakonda Monitor
and from this week on will conduct
that paper. Mr.. Hoffman is a very
able wri er and will undoubtedly make
q great success Of the Monitor. The
best wishes of THE COURIER and the
people of this city are with him in his
new undertaking. Mr.. John Hoen-
thaner will be associated with him in
the publication of the paper.
There is move on before the legis-
lature to cut down the judicial circuit.
A bill has been introduced to make the
first district comprise the counties of
Union, Clay, Yankton and Lincoln.
This, as the Sioux City Journal says,
would, according TO the late election.
be populist district and figuring on
that basis the populists would elect the
circuit judge. 1t is also proposed TO
increase the membership Of the su-
preme court two members, and to give
the appointments to Judge Kennedy
Of Canton, and Judge Potter of Aber-
deem. The populists are not forgetting
themselves at all.
Carl Gunderson informed a CoURIDR
representative that party of from
Vermillion would, in short time, visit
the Norfolk sugar beet factory with a
view OF securing data regarding the
making Of sugar from beets. There is
q growing sentiment that the location
of . beet sugar factory in the valley
between here and Yankton would
prove Of great benefit to the farmers
hereabouts. It 10 estimated that from
$50 to go per acre can be realized and
that the cost OF production will not be
more than go. The citizens of Yank-
ton are interesting themselves in the
scheme. It 10 said that $4,000 will
equip factory that can take care OF
900 acres Of beets.
A number of Elk Point people, like
the prevailing craze Of citizens In other
towns are contemplating removal to