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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Had That Tired Feeling,
After a Fire Remember.


That in a serious burn, as soon as the
fire Is extinsuished. the clothing must
be removed.
That if not already thoroughly wei.
the injured part should be drenched
with water and the clothes cut away.
That everything must he sacrificed
to get them of without pulling, as the
slightest dragging may bring the skin,
too.
That II patches Of clothing adhere and
will not drop OF they must be allowed
to remain for time.
That in case of fire and severe burns
much can be done to relieve the SUI
ferer before the arrival of a physician.
That cloths should be dipped In q
thick solution of common baking soda
in water and laid over the burned sur.
face, bandagirg them over lightly to
keep them in place.
That as soon as dry spot appears or
this dressing it must be wet with the
soda and water by squeezing some on
it, and there will be no smarting while
it is saturated and the air is excluded.
That If rubber sheet is not at hand,
piece Of thin oilcloth, gossamer
cloak, or any waterproof article should
be spread on the bed, with q blanket
over it. to receive the sufferer.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Poison.

The dangerous character Of aconlte,
or monkshood leaves. is well known
to most grown persons, but children
need instruction to avoid those large
palm-shaped leaves which are dark
green on the upper surface. This most
deadly of vegetable poison causes great
depression, often blindness, tingling
all over the body. parching and burn
ing OF the throat and stomach, ant
finally death ensueS,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Millions Lying Idle in India.

An authority computes that $780,
100000 is the amount of money lying
idle in India in the shape Of boards OF
ornaments. In Amritsar. Punjah
city, there are. Jewels to the value OF
SIC, 100000. A wealthy jewel merchant
Of Benares has. it is said, always &
stock worth $4,000, 600 OIL hand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Removed His Adams Ample.

An exceedingly rare and delicate OPP
Grafton was performed last week at the
Bridgeport Hospital, ON the throat of
Earl S. Wood, an old resident of the
city, in the hope OF prolonging his life.
The operation consisted of the removal
OF Adams apple" from the throat. The
operation was necessitated by the
growth OF tumor on the larynx, which,
although it was discovered less than
two weeks ago, developed with won
derful rapidity, and had 1t not been re-
moved would in the course OF less than
SIX months have resulted in the death
OF the patient. The operation was sue
cessful. but MIR. Wood will be perma-
nently deprived of the power of speech.
WIEN bilious or cOstive eat Cascarot, candy CO
~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

We OFFER One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF catarrh that cannot Do cured by
aking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known F. j. Cheney
Tor the last fifteen years, aud believe him per
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by their Arm
West & Trunx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O
Walding. kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Hall Catsrrh Cure lie taken internally, actin.
directly upon t. blood and mucous surfaces o
The system. Price. $50 per bottle. Sold by al
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Germany grows nearly all the hops
needed in the manufacture Of beer, 80
there were imported into that country
Inst year from the United States only
1,11t pounds, valued at Sill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Photographers Swarm in Cuba,

Cuba. in the midst Of the war that is
raging there. Is the paradise Of photog-
raphers. The filibustering expeditions
which are reported as landing almost
daily In the immediate vicinity OF Ha-
vana, seem to consist mainly OF anna
teur photographers. There are photo
graph galleries every half mile along
the Spanish trocha.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

is worked by the weights contained in
the upright posts shown. These posts
are firmly Joined at the foot and have
broad legs fitted with casters, and for
the purpose Of shipping and storing it
can readily be taken apart. 1t is capa-
bic Of many variations, the plainest
only being shown here
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
THAT SPLENDID COFFEE.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams County. Ill.
writes us: From one package Salzer>
German Coffee Berry l grew 30;
pounds of better coffee than can buy
Ia stores ut so cents a pound"
A package Of this and big seed cata
logue is sent you by John A. Salzei
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receip'
of Is stamps and this notice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
The Oldest Doll In America.

Mrs. H. Q. Brown. Of Reading, Mass,
is the possessor Of the oldest doll to be
found in the country. The doll Is III
years old. and was brought to Salem
Mass, by an old sea captain on re-
turn voyage from Canton, China. It is
an odd little creature and u dressed In
Louis XIV. style.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

"What a remarkable man Monocle is,
so far-sighted, you know" Yves; and
vet he's so near-sighted that he can't
see two feet without his glasses -
PHILADELPHIA North American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
ALAWYER TESTiE,IES
uooD'S Observation-Disclosures
AND ENRiChES THE BLOOD.
Always Accom- plishcs the Resu,ts fo1
Which 1t 10 Intended.

Always Accom- lishes the Results for
Which 1t 10 Intended.
lawyer certainly understands the
~e,ue of testimony in establishing a
tact The letters written by those who
have been cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla
have over and over again proved the
case" for this great medicine. This
testimony has shown SO many times
that Hoods Sarsaparilla cures when all
other medicines fail, that Hoods Sar.
eaparilla is entitled to the verdict, ''The
One True Blood Purifier" p. NJ. Bu-
chauan. Esq, Rochester, Ind, has been
in the practice of law since 1883, and is
we'll known Mt the Fulton County bar.
He says:
1--WE have taken several bottles Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla In our family dur
ing the past year and have been very
much pleased with it's results. have
taken it as blood purifier and my wife
has used it for the same purpose. When
ever we feel badly we resort to Hoods
sarsaparilla and 1t always seems to ac-
complish the result for which it is in.
tended. My wife was feeling very bad,
" and
Hal That Tired Feeling,
and she took Hoods Sarsaparilla with
benefit. When we take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla the impurities Of the blood are
often forced through the skin by erup-
tons. but by continuing the use Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla the blood becomes
purified and tie skin returns to its nor
NAL condition. Hoods Sarsaparilla al
ways seems to cleanse the blood and
we hold it in very high esteem as a
blood purifier" p. NJ. Buchanan, Esq,
Rochester, Ind.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

The hardest of all cements is that
known rs Portland cement which when
hardened. attains the appearance and
properties Of the celebrated Portland
stone, from which the most magnificent
structures in England have been cree
.eo. 1t was invented in 1924 by Joseph
Aspden, mason Of Leeds.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Life Of q Theater.

The average life of theater is twen-
ty-three years. From 1861 to 1867 in
elusive, 1877 theaters were burnt down,
and twelve every year since has been
about the average.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Bunson (amazed)-T your unclet
Why. you told me your uncle had both
his legs carried away at Sedan. Jim
son--So he did. He carried them
away himself. pretty fast, tell you.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

. When Hume fell In love his friends
became aware of the fact by his sport
ing q rose In his buttOnhOle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
Hla MIX In Pura.

Pure milk Is insured to the inhab.
itants Of Havana, by the milkman
bringing his cows with him, and draw.
ing of at each house the amount 70.
buried. 3 ia tsEEE{
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
no Get ONT of the Va,

When trouble IL. coming. H. obviously the
part OF common sense. An obstruction Of
the bowels 10 serious obstacle to health.
To get this out Of the way 10 an easy matter
with. the thorough laxative. ,Hostetter's
Stomach Bltters. which. although 1t .alIorde
relief. never gripes and .conyulses like q
kidney and rheumatic ailments and nervous
ness yield to this genial family medicine.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

For lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs
]. l.. Northcott. Windsor. Ont, Canada.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Nobody but a married man can un-
derstand why women like to wear such
pretty clothes where people can't Gee
them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

rose rapidly in his profession and be-
came the friend Of Secretary J. Ster.
ling Morton. Judge McHugh has been
of great service to the shippers and
commercial interests generally Of Oma.
ha. He Is a brilliant man, an able law
yer and we'll qualified for his position.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

The most a nightgown ever has Is
tucks. but a slumber robe has lace and
other things.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Iowa farms for sale on crop payments, 10
Oald for. J. MULHALL. Waukegan,, III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

FLOATING. Borax 10 now the only pure noating soar
made. Be sure Dobbins' Soap Mfg Co.. phila. Il eli
.raplrrs No chappei hands with Dobbiiss' Floating
orA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Mr.. Wlne1ow's SOOTHING sYnup for Childreo
seesnins; soMens sne gums. fcoacss innsmmsslon
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
1.-THE WOODEN HEN"

Hatches Chickens from hens eggs. 1t Is l0xi5xs
inches; will hatch % eggs. Price 90. Write to
Mr.. GRO. H. STAHL. Mfr. Quincy. ILL.,. for copy
Of his booklet"C." describing the Wooden Hen"
and also large catalogue. Both sent free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

There are IN this country 34.OOO,OOO
acres annually sown In wheat.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

CAscARHTs stimulate liver. Kidneys and bowelA Nov.
er s,cken weaken or grippe loo.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

BY. using Halls Hair Remover, gray,
faded or discOlored hair assumes the nat
ural color of youth, and grows luxuriant
and strong, pleasing everybody.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
No.to.Bac for Fifty Cents.

NO.tO.BaC Tor Fffty Cents.
Over 100000 cured. Why not let No To- BAG
Saves money. makes health and m .nhood. Cure
guarAn ICED soc and 81. all druggists.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

Wives seldom know when they
haven't got good thing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
A SAFE FOLDING BED.

With the One Shown Here Accidents
Are said to BE Impossible.
Manufacturers Of folding beds say
they have never been able to trace an
authentic case where anyone has been
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

injured or even inconvenienced by be-
Ing accidentally shut up in folding
bed. However, such a SANDER has been
circulated about this excellent piece OF
furniture, and the business has been,
It is said, more or less seriously at
fected.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28

The man whose friends all say he has
q big heart is often niggardly with his
family,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-28
The Hardest OF Clements.

WHEN bilious or c0stive. eat Cascaret, candy
tnS1tic, cure guaranteed, lOe, ESQ
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-08
Hoods pills cure all liver ills. 25 cents.
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

BIZ T. 2 Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, HARRY RYTTENBERG
w made eui. to me to grant him Letters
of administration Of The Estate of and effects
of Mrs. Isabella Su.res, deceased
These are therefore to cite and admonlsh all
aud siogular the kindred and creditors OF the
said Mrs. Isabella Suares, late of said County
and State, deceased, that they be and appear
before me. 10 the Court OF Probate, to be held
At Sumter C. Il, on December 9Th, 1897,
nexr. after poh!ication thereof at II o'clock
10 the forenoon to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration should
uot be granted.
Given uuder nv hand, this 24th day ol
November, Ammo Domini. 1897.
THOS. v. WALSH,
Judge Of Probate.
Nov. 24-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-08
LANDS WANTED.

nERsoNs WITH LANDS FOR SALE
are requested to put them in my hands
for aale. an in constant receipt Of 90 many
letters Of enquiry abont lands from Nor:hern
and Western parties, tia, may be- able 10
effect safes for ,hpss Who will give ne aeeu-
rats detailed descriptions of what they have.
No charge will be made unless satisiscsosy
sales are mads Descriptions mFst DO such
90 can be guarantee aud must give:
No of acres, location, character OF land,
proximity to railroads, post Offices, oehools,
churches and to. rs. kind Of iuprover ents.
Communicasions strictly confidential when
80 desired.
State Land Agent,
Nov. 10. Columbia, s. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-08

A word of caution. When you go to buy
goods advertised iu this paper, be cure that
you get Just what you ask for, and nothing
else
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-08

bu. i. is. I think. equally applicable to
ourselves. and / respectfully ask your
consideration of the following extract:
..If there is anything in which the
Southern people have shown high
cbaracter since the war it is in their
loyal response to every appeal aDd
every obligation growing out Of their
immortal struggle. You have provided
generously for the disabled survivors Of
our heroic Confederate soldisry in their
deolioing years /; you have built proud
uonuments to the deathless dead who
died for us, aud you hare decked their
graves with flowers; yet, day, in
sigh. Of the beautiful Home you have
,hrowo open 70 the living. aud under
the shadows of the lofty pillars and
pyramids you have erected to the dead !.
| those wbo are dearer to living and dead
than life itself are shiveriug 10 cold and
almost starving for the lack of proper
food aud care. Here in Ricb mond,
aud. as We are informed and believe.
throughout the Commonwealth. widows,
sisters and daughters Of dead or dis
abled Confederate soldiers are in dire
distress through age. sickness aud
poverty. lscking shelter. food, fuel,
clothing and medicines
l have quoted this paragraph from
Miss Locbe's address. ladies, because
fear i.s application may be suitable to
our Own condition.
We may not be able to provide q
becoming bone for our INDECENT sisters,
bat csnnot each chapter make it
sacred obligation to provide something
throughout the year for the comfort and
assistance of the needy and the help
less At the recent reuoion OF South
Carolioa Veterans aud Sons of Vese'
raps, 10 Greenville. it was resolved t
build q mopument of marble to com
memora,e the devotion our South Caro-
lima women during the war. We deep
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15

have invited increased business and the con-
tracts made. which IL Is believed are not all
the product and remove the inertia of the
trade. rs in the case of the cloth sales.
where the price Is reported to have been be-
low the average cost of production and yet
the effect OH the trade Is most advan-
tageoUs. The railroads also are profiting in
the reduced prices of rails, many OF them
having been practicing rigid economies in
repairs, and, IL is said. holding off in
purchase of rails for some such break as
this. knowledge as TO the extent or per-
manency of the hostility among the steel
rail producers in the pool Is not well de-
fined.
The holiday of Friday served to still fur
ther narrow the limits OF the market and
to make il more amenable to the influence
OF the leaders. London sales of stock were
increased in volume as the week progressed.
and were attributed to the unsettled po-
Htical situation abroad and the resultant
uneasiness in financial centers. The week
closed weak and sluggish. with the railways
sustaining losses averaging point. Inc
concessions in the specialtieS were not I'M
portant except in the few instances already
mentioned. The total sales for the week
We're 690,54 shares.
The bond market during the week was
somewhat irregular, but decided under
tone of strength was noted. which is re-
fected in higher values for the principal in
vestment liens Purchases by foreign inter-
est were on a large scale, with the Atchison
and Northern Pacific issues most promi-
nent. The sales were $S.107,000. The prin-
cipal changes are: ADMINISTRATORS
Central tours. per cent; Union Pacific
sinking fund Fights. AZ: Union Pacific trust
receipts. 4%; Utah Southern general fives,
trust receipts. 4; Brooklyn Elevated firsts,
Union Elevated firsts and Erie first consols.
ga fredericksburg Valley fives and
Louisville, Evansville & ST. Louis consols,
>; trust receipts. 3. and Susquehanna &
The government bond market was gen.
orally firm and higher on a moderate in
quiry 70. for investment account. The sales
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
LOCAL GRAIN AND PRODUCE.
Week of Quiet Trade, with Sugar
Alone AdynncinU.

The volume of trade IN the week ending Feb.
Is disappointing in most departments.
Wholesale men are talking more cheerfully and
say that the Quito X is improving Dry goods
merchants state that there is inquiry about
goods and an Improvement will certainly come
with better weather. Grocers are handling large
slow Canned goods move slowly. For provi-
sions there is fair demand and prices steady.
ter than last year. on Commission row the rGost
complaint is heard Fruits and vegetables
are ar having a busy February, With receipts of
poultry and butter large and prices easy. On
eggs. but it is thought the advance will not hold
many days.
the week ending Feb. 8. This was partly due to
bad wea the for shppn M of WSea
on Saturday went of &c. Track bids ruled as
Wheat-No 2 red SIC; No. 3 red. SO@S2c: No.
red. 75QI9c; wagon wheat. SIC
White sc wf MS White O mixed @h''s slc no no
white mixed. 2OAc; No. white mixed zoe; No.
yelSSw 2 Mixed No yellow No nike mixed No yellow No
mixed, l5c; ear corn, 17c
Oats-No. white. 2lc; No: white, 19c; No. 2
Hay-No. / Timothy. ss.5oas; No. timothy. 81
as; prairie, Sq6.5O.
Poultry and Other Produce.
prices paid by shippers.)
Poutry-Hens size: springs. SIC: cocks, &c.
younga c geese hs soc for f
Butter-Country. choice. l0c; mixed. &C.
EggS-11c.
Fsathers-Prime geese, 3Oc per ID; prime duck.
16G17c per 10.
Wool-Medium unwashed, nc: fine merino
washed, Toe; tub-washed, 20@23c bury and I'M
merchantable. &c less.
Boeswax-soc for yellow: 25c for dark.
Eoney-11015c per Id.
HIDES TALLOw, ETC.
Green-salted Hides-.So. 1. &c; No 2. SIC; No.
l calf, SIC; No. calf, 71zc.
Grease-White. 3%4c yellow, 2&c; brown 2Ac.
Tallow-No. I. Sc; No. 2. 21@c.
Bones-Dry, $I2G13 per ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-15
Cost of Higher Education I'm Indiana

To the Editor OF the indianapolis Journal
The report Of the state auditor on the nth in
answer TO a resolution OF the Senate will be
surprise every taxpayer in Indiana as IL was
TO every Senator. IL shows that since the State
Board of Education restored the State University
to the place in public school system from
which the constitutional conv ention had excluded
IL by a two-thirds vote. and which the people
had ratified by a vote OF three 10 one. IL has
drawn from the state treasury on warrants from
the auditor sl.Sis, so. Its present annual in
come from the State is sl3s 200 for maintenance
alone. in addition To specific appropriations for,
improvements. IL wants now, 20 meet IA press
ing need $4,000. This Is n great contrast with
the modest IS coo at first ask for and obtained.
The same report furnishes even greater sur
prise as 10 the State Normal School. In the
same period. thirty years. IL has drawn Sl.oZ5.-
9O2 o. In the meanwhile IL has graduated $50
teachers, assuming that the class OF 1896 was
average OF the two preceding classes; i have
NOT The catalogue for 1896. This furnishes teach
ers at the average OF a little over $500 each.
which IS certainly expensive luxury. Tie
present annual income Of the school Is So. 600
year from direct taxation. besides specific APP
propriations To meet special wants. These figures
do not include the original plant which was fur