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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
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With a Moral.

A true story of what happened recent
~ in New England town may well be
read and rendered. For nowadays.
when everybody has bicycle, the
preservation of the machine becomes a
matter Of public import.
Not long ago two ladies' We're riding
on a country road. when something
happened to one Of their machines.
The story does not say what, but it is
fact that something happened.
They got OF. and endeavored to ''tink4
err it themselves: and as they stood
there, working and celebrating. a man
came along.
Can l help you?" he asked. court
eously: and they told him their woes.
"Oh yes" said he. Pm sure l can
fix that!'
So he labored with the difficulty, and
succeeded at once In setting 1t right.
THERE said he. II think you'll fjpd
that will go perfectly. Let me try 1t
and see"
He mounted the bicycle and rode
away, while his grateful clients
watched him, first with interest and
then with despair.
He had not come hack: nor has tho
bicycle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Curious Lands in Florida.

Payne's Prairie, three miles south of
this city, covers an area Of $4,000 acres.
\ large proportion Of the prairie is now
covered with water, but there are thou
sands Of acres around the borders of
the lake which has been formed on
which horses and cattle Craze. There
is no way of estimating the number of
cattle, but there are many thousands,
and they are in fine condition. The
prairie, or savanna, which it really is,
occasionally goes dry, the water pass
ing out through subterranean pas
sage called the sink. Where the water
goes to has never been determined.
When the sink is open the lake goes
dry, and when the outlet becomes
gorged or choked. lake from five to
seven miles wide and about eighteen
miles long is formed. When the waters
of the lake suddenly leave it, thousands
of alligators, snakes, fish, and turtles
are left with nothing but mud for their
places of abode. The fish and turtles
perish, but the sauNans and reptiles
seek and find other quarters. For miles
along the northern border OF the lake.
there is succession of sinks, averag-
ing in depth all the way from % to 100
feet. Subterranean passages run in
every direction, leaving the ground in
the shape of a honeycomb. The ground
is liable to give way ut any time, Gre
ating a new sink. The scenery around
the lake, especially on the north side,
is unique and grand, and is an attrac-
tive feature to strangers who visit this
city. The sink has for many years
been a popular resort for citizens Of
Gainesville. who go there to fish, boat
ride, and in other ways enjoy them
selves. 1t is said that this vast area OF
land could be drained at trifiing ex-
pense, and were it drained it would be
the largest as well as the richest tract
Of productive land in Florida. 1t is for
the most part bed of muck. The land
is owned by various Individuals
Gainesville Sun.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Honest efforts make the best friend
ships.
Wisdom is the proper use Of all means
at hand.
The lucky man plans we'll and works
to his plans.
An ounce Of conscience is worth
ton of explanations.
1t costs something to be Christian,
but it costs more not to be.
You can silence conscience, but you
cannot take away its frown.
Forbidden fruit in the heart causes
the logic Of the head to stink.
Life is not worth living to the man
who is willing to do wrong to live.
Some churches use out of date
methods to fight an up-to-date devil.
Over confidence has slain his thou
sands, but despair has slain his ten
thousands.
The devils face may be seen without
a mask by taking a look at the drunk
ards home.
The religion that is only seen on Sun
day is not the kind that is needed in
the middle of the week.
The man who enjoys Gods peace is
the one who sought and found him
| when he had no peace.
The man who llnps and stumbles
| along is the first to complain when any
bNdv a1Sa moEaS q mission
Which is the greatest transgressor,
| the man who breaks the week in idle
| aess, or the Sabbath by work.
God is as certain to help the man
its light into the open window.
TO rebels the state says. "Yield and
be shot, to rebels against his kingdom
God says. yield and be saved"
There is no argument for religion in
heaven or earth that can persuade a
man who will not give up his sins.
Some Christians are pious sponges;
only when tribulation squeezes them
the world is better because of them.
He who sows wild oats may expect to
gather chaff, as that kind Of seed pro-
duces no grain. The very straw is in
nutritious.
II an official meeting was composed
only OF those actually at work, it would
often be duet between the preacher
and the janitor.
The greatest proof Of the divinity Of
the Christian religion is that it's abuse
and mismanagement by its professors
hasn't killed it long ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
said. He looked around at Raymond
and Harold, and saw them both laugh

said. He looked around at Raymond
and HAROLD, and saw them both laugh
ing as HARD as they could.
''Why-why-why, where are you,
Williey" asked Johnnie-boy, "and
who's there with your
Then Willie told him that all the
boys and girls had met over at Mrs.
Wilson's and they were going to tele-
phone to him all afternoon without
ringing of once. Then mamma brought
in a high chair. SO he wouldn't get
tired. and the fun began. OF course he
let Harold and Raymond listen part Of
the time, and they would tell each
other what the little friend at the other
end Of the line was saying. At four
o'clock they all stopped for little
while to have refreshments. but Har
old and Willie had a long talk while
they were eating their cakes. When
five o'clock came, none of the children
thought it could possibly be, and they
all stood up in front Of the phone, and
sang 1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
and Little Drops of Water" Johnnie
boy and Harold and Raymond joining
in at the other end of the line.
The children all marched past
Johnnie-boy's house as they went home
and he waved his flag at them from the
window, and they shouted more things
at him than he could remember.
When papa came home to tea, John
nie-boy climbed up in his lap and said
that it was pretty near worth while
having the whOoping-cough to have
such q nice birthday picnic, and papa
said:
''Don't you think it pretty near
worth while having the whoopiEg-
cough to have such a NICE thoughtful
mamma?"
And Johnnie-boy said that was the
very best of ll.-Womankind.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Lives Alone in the Belfry.

The only man in the United States
who lives in church steeple is
Hezekiah Bradds. the sexton Of the
Baptist Church at Westport., a suburb
OF Kansas City. The room Is small,
scarcely larger than a dry goods box.
1t is just under the bells. In that tiny
room he cooks. eats and sleeps.
Through the small windows that fur
nish light in the daytime he can see u
portion of Kansas City. Above his
head the swallows twitter as they fly
IN and out through the lattice work.
IN his small room Is bed, dresser, a
tiny stove and a table. He has been
sexton Of the church for several years,
and has occupied his room in the
steeple since his wife left him. Some
years ago he married a widow with a
grown son. The son proved bone of
contention. and after numerous quar-
rels the wife left her husband, taking
the furniture with her. Then the
church trustees suggested that Mr..
bradds move into the little room be-
meath the bells. Church members fur
nished the room comfortably, and since
then Mr.. Bradds has lived Q lonesome
iIe.-kansas City Times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
KIDNEY TROUBLES
Cured by Lydia e. Pinkham'0
Vegetable Compound,


I cannot speak too highly of Mrs.
Pinkham's Medicine, for it has done SO
much for me. have been great sui.
tcrer from Kidney trouble, pains in
muscles. joints, back and shoulders;
feet would swell. also had womb
trou bles and leucorrhna After using
lydia l.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
mound, and Blood Purifier and Liver
pills, l felt like new woman. NY
kidneys are now in perfect condition,
and all my other troubles arc cured
Mrs. MAGGIE PORTS, 324 kaufman St.,
philadelphia, Pa.
Backacl,c.
Nv system was entirely run dow "A,
and I suffered with terrible backache
in the small of my back and could
hardly stand upright. l was more
Cred in the morning than OH retiring
at night. I had no appetite. Since
taking Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. have gained fifteen pounds,
and l look better than ever looked
before. / shall recommend it to all
INV friends, as it certainly is wonder
full medicine. e. +. MoRToN, 1919
Hopkins ST.. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kidney Trouble.
Before taking Lydia L. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound, had suffered
many years with kidney trouble. The
pains in my back and shoulders were
terrible. My menstruation became ir-
regular, and was troubled with leu
.-crrhna. was growing very weak. 1
had been to many physicians but re-
ceived no benefit. I began the use of
Mrs. Pinkham's medicine, and the first
bottle relieved the pain in my back
and regulated the ,nenscs. 1t is the
best kind of medicine that have ever
taken, for it relieved the pain SO quickly
and cured the disease.-MRs. LILLIAN
CRIpPEN, Box u, st. Andrews Bay, Fla
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
John Connors came to the Office.
where the once Sought the Man.

Talk about Poo Rahs, Representative
King of Utah claims to carry the prize
for otficeholding.
Il once held six Offices at the same
tlme." he said yesterday to reporter.
In the early days OF Fillmore City. In
my State. we actually had more Offices
than men. consequently was City
Assessor and Collector, City Recorder,
City Attorney. County Attorney, menu
Der Of the Board OF Education, and
member Of the State Legislature. That
was pretty good handful for young
Man not q years Of age - rashingtop
E1ok.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Electrical Plants in United statos.
Few people realize the magnitude to,
Shlch the electrical industry has grown
ID the United States. In electric light
ing alone there are more than 10000
pants In operation, and the combined
capital employed Is more than half .
Olilion dollars. At least 500. OOO, 900 Is
invested In electrical appliances used in
mining, and about $15, OO0, 900 In electric
elevators. One Of the most important
developments in this branch Of science
mas been in the direction Of electric
!aiiways, in which nearly billion dol
nrs capital is employed. Altogether the
combined capital invested in all electri-
cal enterprises in the United States L.
sl,50O.OOO, exclusive of that employed
IN the manufacture of electrical ma
chinery, which Is at least half billion
more
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Under One Umbrella.

OnOef One Umbrella
The Philadelphia Times has a pretty
little street-picture from New Orleans:
On quiet thor0ughfare off St.
Charles avenue there might have been
seen during the heavy rain yesterday
afternoon shaggy Newfoundland dog
carrying spread umbrella in his
mouth, his dripping tail sticking out
from under and wagging complacently.
Investigation revealed the fact that
there was little girl under the UNI
brella with the dog. her tiny arms
thrown around his neck, and the two
tripping along most amicably.
My name is Marie" said the little
maid, upon being questioned, land this
is Beauregard, my very own dog. Yes.
Beaury goes to school with me. l go
to the kindergarten, you know, and he
always carries the umbrella if it's rain
ing. because l can't, you see, and he
cam
And the big umbrella sheltering the
two friends passed on.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
He Built the Bridge.

4 Western railroad having it's head
quarters in Chicago was reorganized
and some rev officials were brought on
from the East There was readjust-
ment of titles ard the superintendent
evolved a system by which the duties
of every employee We're to be most clear
ly understood.
John Connors, who had helped to
build the road and who had been OH the
pay roll for years, was advanced to the
title Of Master Mechanic and Superin-
tendent of Maintenance OF Way.
About week after his appointment
he was hastily summoned to the office
and was given an order:
ITO John ConnOrs. Master Mechanic
and Superintendent of Maintenance Of
Way: This is to inform you that cul
vert No. 1853, in section II. one and
one-half 11a) miles east Of Elmer, has
been destroyed by fire. You will
proceed with all possible haste to the
Chief Engineer, who will provide you
with the necessary plans and speciti-
cations. BY requisition on the Pur-
chasing Agent you will be enabled to
secure such material as may be neces-
sary and the Superintendent of Motive
Power will place at your disposal"
There were other directions. but when
John Colsnors had read this far he
folded the Letter and put it in his
pocket.
That's what we call the Wilson
culvert," said he I'm 'tini to IT.
That was Saturday. On Monday
morning the General Superintendent
came to lis office at 10 o'clock, pushed
\ bell and directed the Private Sec
rotary to order the Special Messenger
to summon the Master Mechanic and
Superintendent Of Maintenance OF
Way.
John COnnors came to the Office.
mfr COnnors," began the General
superintendent. 'have You received
from the Chief Engineer the plans and
specifications for that new culvert In
section IA
"lll tell you." replied tle Master
Mechanic and Superintendent of Main.
tenance Of Way. ''tle bridge is done
and the trains have been runnin' since
daylight. but haven't seen the picture
of it yct''
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Another Matter.

Strict devotion to the truth is COM
mendable. but 1t sometimes leads to
curious situations.
\ young man who was paying court
to young lady was thus addressed BY
her mother. who was perhaps not the
most agreeable person in the world:
And so you want me for = mother
in-law!''
'Ah-ah, it's n-n-not exactly that"
stammered the young man, .'but done
see how ! can marry your daughter
without your being my mother in lawr'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Biggest Batt,eship in tho World.

Biggest Battleship In tho World.
The first keel plate has been laid at
blackwell, Eng, of q new Japanese
oattleship which will be magnificent
aessel and the largest man-of-war in
'ne world. her displacement, with coal
WI board, being no less than 1880
IONS. Her armor belt and side protec-
uon viii be OF Harvcyized nickel steel,
.nu tapers from nine inches to four
inches at the ends. The two barbettes
sfe TO be circular in form, and pro-
fcted with IA inches Of armor. The
.lmament will consist Of four 12-inch
o'eechloading guns, IA 6-inch quick
srefs in arMorcd easements. 20 L.
wnnder quick-flrers, and eight A N.
= machine guns and four smaller guns
- the bridge. Her speed 10 to be 10
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS
Something that Will Interest the Ju.
vcnile Members of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright Sayings
laahe1,a Proteaf.

Little 1sabers mother had very inju-
diciously ollowed the child to drink
weak tea with her meals instead OF
milk. One day Isabel was taken out
to lunch to friends house, and the
friend, never dreaming that child
could drink anything other than milk,
placed it before her in a broad, low,
fancy cup. The child gazed at the milk
In silence for while, and then aston
ished her hostess by remarking dis
aainfully, II are not a cat!'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Confinement ana Hard work

inds,,rs, particularly in the sitting posture
are Ear more prejndicial to health than ex-
.esslve muscular eXertion In the open air
Hard sedentary workers are far too weary
after office hours to take much needful exer-
Else IL the open air. They often need a
tonic. Where can they seek invigoration
more certainly and aRreeably than from
Hostetter's stomach Bitters. a reuovant par
ticularly adapted to recruit the exhausted
force OF nature. Use also for dyspepsia, kid.
Dey, liver aud rheumatic ailments
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Big shark. Of Oiden DAYS.

The modern shark is deteriorating. In
ases gone by there were ferocious
marks, snch as would make mouthful
= You without blinking, seventy feet IN
.ngth. Plenty Of their teeth have been
sound which are Ave inches long,
.nereas the biggest Of the teeth BE-
ghg to sharks that exist IT the Itres-
q DAY are one and > bali iAaAaax lsag
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Try Aliens Foot. Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen
and hot, and get tired easily. Ii you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease. Il cooks the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet,
blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort Try 1t to-day. SOA
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
Infantry.

The term infantry Is said to re
derived from an event In Spanish his
tory. An infante of Spain. having as
sembled a body Of troops and marched
to the aid Of his father, assisted him ia
defeating the Moors. The foot soldiers
thus gained honor and became distiu-
guished by the name OF their leader.
and were afterwards ter:ned '.infan.
try"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

The Mayor Of Milwaukee has ap-
pointed three thistle inspectors, whose
duty it shall be to eradicate Canadian
thistles, which have become . pest in
that city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26
TRUMPET CALLS.
Rams Horn Sounds Warming Note
to the Unredeemcd.

L is the imma-
nence Of God that
slowly uplifts the
world.
He who discards
the Bible will
spend his tim e
trying to outwit
his conscience.
L he preaching
in which nobody
hears God speak
Is not the preach
ing of the gospel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

For lung and chest diseases. Piso's Cure
10 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, 1897-08-26

It is better to have little talent aud q
noble purpose. than much talent aud
no purpose.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Ii the hair is falling out, or turning
gray requiring a stimulant with nourish-
ing and cOlOring food, Halls Vegetable
Sicilian Hair Remover is just the specific.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

In the new gold region at Clondike
Alaska. wages have reached as high q
SIS a day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Vermont and Connecticut coined cop
pers in 1885. New Jersey and Massa.
chusetts did the same in 1855.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Those nuisances rheumatism and the govt, are re
lleyed by Glenn's sulphur SOap.
hil1 Hair and Whisker Dye, black or brown. soc
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Women are like some kinds OF vict
uals-the more We love them the les
they agree with us.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Ii parents would be more careful
about their walk before their children,
their talk to them would have more
weight.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

FITS Permanently Cured No ats or nervousness
after arst day'e use Of Dr. Klines Great Nerve Ro
gorer send for FREE So 90 trial bottle AMI treatise
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

The real high salaries paid In this
county, should be paid to those who
have 70 I'll to women.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Mrs. Minalow's SOOTHING syrup for Children
eeething SOftens the reduces Inflammation Ailay0
pain. cures wind collie rs Cents bottle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

A cross man Is not always a Chris.
tian.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-26

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price IS cents.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-04-21

.rsHAma t1ik 70 tbueh~ "Huk," ~
pilad the boy, 'cant yo0 Ses she's sos
4 double chinr
Johnnie Oha6 a6ie-Oome, Mamie. let d
play Adam and Eve. Mamie-How WIN
we play ~ "You tempt mo with IN
apple and I'll eat it."
Tescher-Wha& - that letter1 Pupil
Il don't now. Teacher-What Is II
that makes honey? Small boy (son OF
a manufacturer)-GlucOse.
Mother-Whak's the matter. my dear
Why are you crying? Harry (between
sobs)-I left my m'lasses candy on thaf
chair and the deacon's a-sitting On It.
Il hate to bother you. pop; but Esal
10 IA me tn know" ''Weil, whatr'
"How 1t happens that baby fish don't
get drowned before they've learned to
swim?"
Robbie tthe day after Christmas)-
Papa, b 1t really true that sheeps and
soe&s have four stomachs? Papa-Yee,
my son. Robhe-Gacious me! And
do they all ache at once7
Fond Parent-Don't you know better.
Bobby, than to leave your chewing
gum on a chair, where people will sit
down On IT. BObby-It's all right,
father: I've got another piece.
An astute little boy was asked the
other day what was meant by "sins
Of Omission" and he responded. with
out any pause or hesitation, "the sins
we have forgotten to commit.
Mamma explaining spiritual truths
to her little bOy)-Tommy. when you
die. you leave your body behind: only
your soul goes to heaven. Tommy
Well, mamma, what will l button my
pants TOT