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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Brule.

From Lw Regsalas CbrespomdeM.
We are having some very cold
weather for this time Of the year. Corn
10 maturing very slowly. but 1t has es.
capped q frost SO far. Some wheat has
already been threshed and about ten
bushels TO the acre seems to be the av-
srage yield.
Toger Kalstad has been reported
very sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Seward expect
to visit relatives near Heron Lake,
Minnesota, next week.
Mrs. J. G.. Reignertson, of Dane
county, Wis, visited several days last
weak with Rev. P. j. Reignertson and
family.
Miss Rose Eden left Wednesday for
Hudson, after y few weeks visit with
relatives in this vicinity.
n. L. Disbrow transacted business in
Brule the later part OF last week,
Joseph Upland, of Alsen, visited
friends Ia western Brule last week.
Ole Ekron, of Nora, visited in Brule
last week.
Ole Rowland and Carrie Erickson
were in Sioux City several days, re-
turning home Monday.
Peter Springfield and Ole Holden
have purchased u new horse power
threshing outfit.
Miss Alma Amondson is enjoying q
visit with Miss Matte Ofstehagen this
week.
Miss Carrie Helmey returned to her
home near Hudson Monday, after en-
iUying three weeks visit with Miss
Nettie Lewison and others.
Miss Mary HofYstad returned home
last week after u years absence in
Coodhue county, Mimi, where she has
been engaged in teaching school.
Misses Jennie and Bertha Dahl re-
turned last Thursday from short visit
with friends In Lincoln county.
Mrs. Elmer Helgerson returned to
her home ia Canton Thursday. after q
couple Of weeks visit with her parents.
Mrs. C. Kalgren, who Is suffering
from consumption, is very low and is
expected to live but = short time.
Last Sunday WAS childrens' DAY in
the ST. Paul church. Most OF the
children Of the congregation were out
ana collection was taken up by the
children for the Orphans' Home ut
Beloit, Iowa, amounting TO S7.75.
Az loo cream social WAS held ut the
81, Psal church parsonage Thursday
oyonin9 Ol last week, In the interest Of
the church. After paying ell expenses
Is loit the church ! profit Of $3.50.
The young folks took the most Interest
e The sosiable.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
McCook.

McCook.
From Our REGULAR Correspondent.
McCook, Aug. Is, l897.-Quite u
change in the weather.
Threshing is on in full! blast. Wheat
is yielding from IL to "a bushels per
acre.
James Halliday threshed piece of
wheat last Friday that averaged him
24a bushels per acre.
Sam Chiefly started north to harvest
some time ago. Sam now writes home
Tor money to come back on and says he
will harvest at home.
Mrs. L. &. Louvre and sister DOllie
Of Sioux City are visiting in this vicin-
ity this week.
James Riley's steam thresher is do
ing work in these parts now.
w. A. Benton and family OF Plym-
outh county, Iowa, were visiting here
Sunday.
Mrs. Agnes Holiday is quite ill.
Miss Elite Bourrette is under the
DOCTORS care.
Now that harvest and stacking are
about over the next thing is haying.
VIM Bourrette will put up about 200
acres OF hay for the Kellogg Bros. OF
Sioux City.
Will Walters has force OF men put
ting up his hay.
Mrs. VIM Benton has returned from
u trip TO Denver, COL, where she has
been visiting her daughter and grand
daughter.
Business must be rushing as there
was y steam thresher ut work over
there Sunday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Mount Hope.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Most OF the farmers in this vicinity
finished stacking last week, and some
threshing was done.
There are several threshing ma
chimes running here and 1t looks az II
the threshlnx season will be short.
The ground Is rather dry for plow-
ing, but some farmers have commenced
TO turn the stubble fields under.
M. S. Reeves and II. A. Meyer, Of
Sioux City, came up Wednesday TO
look after their farm In Union county
and make arrangements for renting
the same next year.
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Jsfferson.
~ or Rsrslor Correspondent.

N~VsSot'0'sNt'"s
jefferson, Aug. Is, ls97.-Born. to
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Limoges Jr..,
Thursday Aug. IL, 1897, pair Of girls
weighing eight pounds each. Mother
and children doing we'll. Father will
pull through.
p. H. A. Pinard went to Lesterville
Tuesday, called there by the serious
illness OF his brothers. wife.
Mrs.. I. J. Wiseman is visiting
friends In Akron this week.
Miss Rose La Plant spent Sunday
with relatives at North Riverside.
NJ. L. Disbrow of Hawarden, Iowa.
was transscting business here the first
Of the week.
o. A. Knapp OF Milnerville, Iowa,
Was doing business here last week.
Last Friday A. Gregory who was
working for C. Bernard hitched up q
team 70 60 to work and climed into the
wagon without swapping the lines into
the bride bits. Noticing this he
climbed out onto the wagon tongue to
snap them, when the team became
frightened and ran away throwing
Gregory to the ground, The wagon
wheels ran over his head cutting some
severe scalp wounds. 1t was thought
at 6rst that he would not live, but at
latest accounts he Is gaining strength
- rapidly as could be expected.
Forty two young people celebrated
their 6rst communion at st. Peters
church Thursday OF last week. The
services we're very impressive and we'll
attended.
I. C0well has purchased u new
threshing machine Of the Nicolls &
Shepherd Co.
Walter Pinard, who has been at
tending medical school at Valparaiso,
Indiana, the past year, arrived home
Saturday evening to spend his vaca-
ton with his parents.
p. NJ. Limoges Sr. was doing bust
ness In Sioux City last week.
The rains OF the past week have
benefited cord greatly.
Part of the lumber for the bridge
across the Sioux at Massey's place has
arrived. Work on the bridge will
begin rs soon rs the balance OF the
m&t6Eldl dTTlVCS.
L. Author, who has been employed
In Phelan's store in Sioux City has re.
turned to jefferson to assist in hi.
fathers store during the busy season.
Chicken hunters are beginning to
chase around the country and kill OIL
the young birds.
Last week Ed Hansen, engineer for
SherwOOd's threshing outfit had the
misfortune to fall and have the from,
wheel of the separator run over his
right arm, bruising 1t badly, hut luck
ily breaking no bones.
r. NJ. Limoges Sr. has opened up a
lunch room and fruit and cigar store
Ia the building formerly occupied BY
the postOfiice. Mr.. Limoges is one o
JeffersOn's most worthy citizens, anC
his many friends wish him success ir
his new venture.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Big Springs.

From Our Regular Correspondent
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson, of Chicago are
visiting with the M0lines and will re-
main some time.
Gust Moline is thinking Of going TO
Chicago this fall.
Mr.. Nilsson and Gust Moline were
down on the Sioux fishing last week.
August Rosemore has again come
home after an absence Of six months.
Mrs. Janson, Of Chicago, has come to
visit with relatives.
A surprise parry was given on Fred
Himan Friday evening.
A dance was given at August Lud-
wigs last Friday evening. A dne time
IL reported. Capfer and Dane fur
nished music.
Andrew Zetterquist is building q
barn 40x24. Charley Carlson is the
carpenter.
John Erickson il building dwelling
house for John Dalebine In the north
part Of the county.
Lene Lang, Of LeMars. is visiting
with her cousins.
Hannah Sellberg, now clerk in
Sioux City, attended the Baptist church
last Sunday evening.
Rev. Liudahl preached in the Bap-
tist church last Sunday.
Anan Lindblom, who has been re-
ceiying medical treatment In Sioux
City, come home last Friday.
c. J. Moline is fixing up his sorgum
cane mill. He has ordered q new horse
power and will hereafter be able
10 cook hundred gallons q day. He
has y fine field of five acres of cane.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

$1,000 to Baffalo, N. r., via the Nickel
Plate.
Account the G.. A. R. encampment.
Choice either rail or water trip return
ing. Do not miss this opportunity Of
attending one Of the greatest reunions
OF the old comrades. Tickets on sale
August 2lst, I'D and 23d. For full in
formation. call on or address, J. Y.
Callahan. General Agent, Ill Adams
Street, Chicago, III.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
For the @. A. n. Rncam ouent

To be held at Buffalo, N. Y, tickets
will be sold via the Nickel Plate Road
at rate of 91O.5O for the round triD. Re-
turning either via rail or boat to Cleve
land. Arrangements have been made
for parties wishing to remain in sleep
ing cars at Buffalo, to have the cars
tracked convenient to street car lines
to any part of the city. Call on or adj
dress, J. Y. Callahan, Ill Adams Street,
Chicago, Ill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
ARE YOU SEEKING A REST AND
RECREATION

during the summer months? II so,
send for Summer Outings along the
line of the Nickel Plate Road, from
which you will be able to select quiet
and picturesque resorts with good ish-
ing and bathing facilities Elegantly
equipped coaches; luxurious sleeping
and unexcelled Dining car service.
Three through trains daily between
Chicago and the east.
j. Y. CALLAHAN, Genl Agent,
Ill Adams ST, Chicago, Ill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

"Icrave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in q husky voice; and
then he took q dose of One Minute
Cough Cure, and proceeded with his
oratOry. One Minute Cough Cure is
unequalled for throat and lung troubles
j. S. TALCOTT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
MOTHERS FRIEND

system that Ch1Ido1rth is made easy
and the time of recovery short
ened-many say "stronger after
than before confinement" 1t in
sures safety to life of both moth
er and child. All who have used
" Mothers Priead" say they will new
er be without it again No other
remedy robs confinement ofitspain
- customer whose wife used Mothers Friend
says that II she had to 60 through the ordeal
again, and there were but four bottles to be
obtained, and the cost was $1,000 per bottle. he
would have them.' GEO. LAYTON, Dayton, Ohio
Sent by Mail. ON receipt Of price, 500 PER BOT.
TIE Book to " EXPECTANT MOTHERS /"
mailed free upon application, containing val.
liable information and voluntary testimonials.
TIVE 0RAoFlclo REGULATOR co., ATLANTA, Ga.
ooIo ~ AL oNveoloTs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19
Throughout The COUNTY
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Ooerespondence for publication must reach
this olIcs NOT laeer than TT EsDAY MORNING
q 1neh week 20 appear promptly: slnce w
fhfelD Uln6
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

Don't nails cate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate
your liver and sick headache by using
those famous little pills known as De
Wits Little Early Risers.
j. S. TALCOTT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

SEND FOR SUMNER OUTINGS
along the line of the Nickel Plate
Road. Three through trains daily be-
tween Chicago, Fl. Wayne, Cleveland,
Erie, Buffalo, New York and Boston.
Unsurpassed facilities tor the comfort
of the travelling public. All the delica-
cies Of the season served on the dinin g
car.
Call on or address J. Y. Callahan,
Genl Agent, Ill Adams ct. Chicago, III.
Depot 18th and Clark SITS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

"They don't make much fuss about
it," We are speaking of DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers, the famous little pills
for constipation, biliousness, and all
stomach and liver troubles. They
never grippe. J. S. TALCOTT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-19

I am handling three Of
the best makes Of Thresh-
ers in the market lin their
season); also Self-feeders
and all attachments for
any kind Of Threshers. /
expect to have samples in
Elk Point soon, as I have
four counties in this Sec
ton, and have arranged to
carry a full line of repairs
at Hawarden for distribu-
ton to other local agents,
for each company I repre-
sent. This will insure my
customers repairs Of every
description for powers, en-
gines and separators. I can
give better deals and less
freight than any agent IN
the west.
/ also handle the cele-
brated Crown PianosAand
Organs, which are ALWAYS
in season; best quality at
lowest prices.
~. L. DISBROM,
HAwArdeD, Iowa.
Mail orders receive prompt attention.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO.
Serious Danger

Threaten every man, woman or child liv-
ing in region of country where fever and
ague is prevalent, since the germs of ma
larial disease are inhaled from the air and
are swallowed from the water of such re-
gion. Medicinal safeguard is absolutely
necessary to nullify this danger AS a
means of fortifying and acclimating the
system so as to be able to resist the ma
larial poison, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
is incomparably the best and the most pop
ular. Irregularities of the stomach, liver
and bowels encourage malaria, but these
are speedily rectified by the bitters. The
functions of digestion and secretion are as
sisted by it's use, and a vigorous as well
as regular condition of the system pro-
NOTED by it. Constitution and physique are
thus defended against the inroads of ma
is also a certain and thorough remedy in
the worst cases of intermittent and remit
tent fevers.
The record-union., 1897-04-28

| land; haying is in progress in Frazier
! Valley and the foothill country where
the wild oats grow abundantly; alfalfa
| hay is also ready for first cutting.
| Lime Kiln-The north wind of the fore
part of the week was followed by cooler
weather but no rain, although the latter
is very badly needed, especially for the
grain, which is beginning to show the
effects of the drought; haying has COM
menced in this section; lemons and or
anges promise a full crop; highest and
lowest temperatures 100 degrees and SO
degrees.
| Lindsay-The cool weather has i'm
proved the looks of the wheat and bar
| ley crops to some extent, but rains are
| badly needed; the orange and lemon
crops look well; grapes at present prom
Use good results.
KERN
Observation-Disclosures has just begun
and the crop is a good one; grain is
mostly headed out and is looking well
| but another rain would be beneficial;
| the weather has been generally cool and
crop conditions are very good; highest
and lowest temperatures 80 degrees and
| 80 degrees.
SANTA BARBARA.
Santa Maria-Strong coast winds are
drying out the ground. Early grain
will do fairly well, but late grain not in
it unless it rains soon. Light frost on
the 23d, but doing no injury to the
fruit. Bean land is beginning to be
planted Highest and lowest tempera-
lures, IS and SO degrees
Experimentation planting begun.
No rain yet, but expecting some, and if
it comes it will greatly enhance the
crop prospects.
VENTURA.
Ventura-The weather the first three
days of the week was quite warm.
Good rains would be very acceptable.
The later sown grain is badly in need
of it. 1t still bids fair for an average
crop.
Saticoy-The north winds have been
somewhat damaging to late-sown
grain, but advanced grain is making a
remarkable growth. Hay harvesting
has begun.
LOS ANGELES.
Pomona-Alfalfa haying has COM
menced, and some grain being cut for
hay. Sugar beets are being planted,
prospects being good for a large crop.
Orange trees have superabundance of
bloom. Cut worms are doing some
damage to all kinds of trees in places.
The almond crop is a failure Highest
and lowest temperatures, "a and AZ de-
grees.
Burbank-The high winds have been
damaging to growing crops, but did no
damage to the fruit crop. Haying is
well under way.
ORANGE.
Villa Park-Hay harvesting is now in
progress. Many fields have been mown
and others are now ready.
RIVERSIDE.
Riverside-Trees are growing vigor-
ously. Orange and lemon in very
heavy bloom, and are commencing to
set. Olives are in bloom. Hay cutting
is in full swing, with a very heavy
crop. Highest and lowest tempera-
lures 80 and 46 degrees.
SAN BERNARDINO.
Observation-Disclosures good for grain.
Hay is being cut in some places in the
valley, but will not start in earnest for
two weeks yet. Orange trees are bios
soming very full. Rain is needed badly
as the hot weather of the previous week
dried out the ground. Highest and
grees.
SAN DIEGO.
scondido-The weather still continues
warm and dry. but two mornings there
were heavy fogs. The volunteer crop
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of hay is nearly all cut, and the crop
was only a fair one. The ground has
dried out so rapidly that it is very diff
cult to get the orchards in good cOndi-
ton, and it will require early irriga
ton unless we soon have rain. High
est and lowest temperatures So and Al
degrees.
Otay-Weather cool at nights but
warm days keep crops growing rapidly,
but worms are still destroying vegeta-
bles. Citrus trees are growing we'll.
but apricots seem cranky. No rain, but
have some fogs.
Poway-Weather favorable for hay
ing and Bookkeeping Highest and low
est temperatures, 80 and 81 degrees
HeliX-The weather has averaged
cool, which is very favorable to late
grain. We are in the midst of haying
which is of an excellent quality. High
est and lowest temperatures, 16 and 46
degrees.
San Diego-Haying is in progress in
some portions of the county, and dry
weather is therefore needed; while in
other portions rain is needed to soften
up the ground for farming operations
Fruits and berries of all kinds promise
an abundant harvest.
HUMBOLDT.
Eureka-The rain of the 10Th was
much needed and did great good to all
crops. The high winds have thinned
the fruit on the trees. Highest and
lowest temperatures, 90 and 40 de-
grees, with 1.01 inches of rain.
MENDOCINO.
POmo-North winds and frosts was
damaging to crops and pastures. There
has been a great loss of lambs in this
county from cold and snow. Highest
and lowest temperatures, "a and 80 de-
grees, with ID of an inch of rain.
SANTA CRUZ.
Santa Cruz-Rain needed badly. Fruit
is showing up we'll
Bowlder Creek-F'ruit prospects good.
two or three light frosts this week but
did no damage. Grains and gardens
looking well, but needs rain. as the
ground is too dry to cultivate in many
places; vineyards looking well but need
rain; highest and lowest temperatures
10 degrees and ~ degrees.
Paso Robles-The fruit is better than
for many years; the country is some
what troubled with insect pests. prob
ably due to the dry season; the grain
still holds its own, but in a short time
will suffer for want of rain; highest and
lowest temperatures II negroes and ~
degrees.
SAN LUIS OBISPO.
San Luis Obispo-The first of the
week had dews and fogs which were
beneficial to crops and pastures; the lat
ter part has been cool but dry: crops are
looking much better; the fruit crop is
very promising; the highest and lowest
temperatures were "A degrees and ~ de-
greeS with a trace of rain
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Handsome Plaids, 75C.

Handsome Plaids of fine quality
for waists, children dresses, etc.
These are imported goods, with
silk stripes, and come in such COM
binations as green and pink, gray
and blue, navy blue and garnet,
cardinal, myrtle and green. They
are AZ inches wide and 75c yard.
The record-union., 1897-04-28

His thirst for knowledge was so great
that by his own exertions he paid his
way through college and was gradual
ed with high hOnOrs. Afterward he
taught school at Hallowell, Me, later
becoming principal of the Lewiston
High School. At the close of the war
he was appointed Clerk of the United
States Circuit and District Courts of
Georgia, resigning in 1887, to become
United States Marshal. He is married
and has one of the most attractive
homes in Atlanta.
The record-union., 1897-04-28
Black Figured
MOhairS, SIC.

These are handsome goods, with
rich silk-like luster, and are parts
of broken lines originally at higher
prices, but now reduced to close.
Average width, 3S inches. Re
duced price, SIC.
The record-union., 1897-04-28
An Exploded Saving.

For once a popular maxim has gone
wrong"
What do you mean?"
why, while everybody is talking
Greek we all understand each other" -
North American.
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Mems Suits, SIS.

Fine English Worsted Sack
Suits in a desirable shade Of gray.
Cut on correct lines and made in
irst-class style. A suit which will
be sure to please men of good
taste. Price, SIS.
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Misses and Children's
Brown Leather Shoes.

Lace or Button Shoes of dark
brown leather with brown cloth to
match. Made on new coin toe
last, with V-shape tips to match.
Good strong soles. Fit, wear and
appearance all right.
Sizes 81 to II, 81 IS.
Sizes III to ?, 81 SO.
The record-union., 1897-04-28
Pinaud's Face Powder.

The celebrated Ed Pinaud's
Roman Face Powder, in white,
cream or rose, 25c.
This powder adheres to the skin
and will not blow off, like coarser
powders. 1t is delicately scented
and practically invisible when on
the face.
The record-union., 1897-04-28

Now is the time to see that your
blood is pure, in order that you may
avoid serious disease later on Make
sure of health by taking Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the great blood purifier.
The record-union., 1897-04-28
For Bicycle Costumes.

For Bicycle Costumes we are
showing a soft all-wool covert
cloth in brown, gray and tan mixed
effects. Will not wrinkle; will not
show soiling, and is easily free
from dust. Width, 40 inches.
Price, SOC.
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eXza|sES5!ls \ IllIE RsSsSD
For Boys
IA to 10 Years.

Wooden Cheviot Suits in brown
mixtures. VIII not show dirt read
lily and we'll put together. Price
S.
All-Wool Black Cheviot Suits,
lined with strong material. S..
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In Our
Show Window.

Black Figured Jacquard Suit;ngs
now on display in our window.
Just the right weight for present
wear, and AS inches wide. Special
price, $50 yard.
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Straw Hats.

All Our Straw Hats are now
here. The shapes and styles are
many. The French palms are
likely to be much worn this year.
They are SO light weight that one
scarcely feels them On the head.
The palms are 81 to s. SO.
The record-union., 1897-04-28

Save carpets. Use Otto's Odorless
Anti-Moth Powder. For sale by Green,
9TH and X. and all druggists. 25c.
The record-union., 1897-04-28
ALFRED E. BUCK.
President Tlckinley's Appointment as
Minister to Japan.

Alfred f. Buck of Georgia, who has
been named for Minister to Japan is i
close friend of Mckinley. He was born
at Foxcraft Me, February I, 1882
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ChalliS.

Challis.
About 500 yards of Cream
Ground Challis, with satin stripes,
Ioc yard.
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-
Lodi-The light rain of the 18th and
18th was of some little benefit to grain.
The north winds of the 22d and 23d
were somewhat injurious. Some barley
is heading out, but the straw is short.
All grain needs more rain Apricots
not fourth of a crop Almonrs SPOT
ted. Some varieties carry a full crop.
others not one-half. Plums and prunes
promise a full crop. Alfalfa doing we'll
and about ready to cut Highest and
lowest temperatures, 81 and ~ degrees.
with - of an inch of rain.
New Hope-Weather has been favor
able, and grain has improved in an
pearance. The late-sown barley looks
green. while on the tule lands if is
looking we'll Potatoes are coming I'M.
The general outlook is good; fruit pros
poets are good. Highest and lowest
temperatures. So and Al degrees.
Acampo-Apricots are not injured as
badly as at first thought. although not
full crop Will be harvested. Both
early and late peaches are looking we'll
as is also the cherry crop. The pros
poets were never more encouraging in
this locality. The north wind of Thurs
day and Friday did no particular dam
age further than drying out the ground
The pear crop is encouraging.
Stockton-The cold north winds of
the week have had a disastrous effect
upon the growing wheat but we look for
good wheat weather in May, which is
the great weather month for wheat;
there is more good done to wheat in