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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Says She w as Fired.

A contest case which will be initiated nv
Miss Ida E. Oliver in the Chamberlain
United States land Office in few DAYS, de-.
velops peculiar state of affairs. In hor
affidavit Miss Oliver alleges, that she es,ab.
lished actual residence on the land in dis
pute, built house and made other i'm
provements. Three weeks after party of
men, seven or eight in number, went to
her dwelling and ordered her to vaca,e
When she refused they removed her INV
force, tore down her house, destroyedeyery
article OF furniture, and warned her thai
she would be killed il she returned to the
land. About month after the party
evlcted her, man named Meyers, it is al.
legged, settled on the tract, but subsequently
sold it to a woman who occupies it. II is
excellent farming land and is valuable and
the young lady wishes to regain possession
OF it, Miss Oliver is a genuine frontier
girl and has confidence in her ability to
make success of farming, notwithstand.
ing the disadvantages of sex.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
ANOTHER PEARL BRYAN CASE
Head and Headless Body of .
Woman Found In Illinois.

Head and Headless Body of q
Woman Found In Illinois.
Boys passing through some woodland
five miles northwest of Mt. Vernon, ILL.,,
Monday, found woman's head lying near
the public road leading from Mt. Vernon
to Riverview. They reported their dis
covery and party was organized for a
search for the body. It was found 200
yards from the spot where the head lay,
with the flesh stripped from the bones,
both the trunk and head being SO badly
decomposed as make to recognition i'm
possible. :
The testimony at the inquest went to
prove that the body was that of woman
who was in that locality early last Novem-
Der. She refused to divulge her name, but
said her home was in Carmi, Ill.,, and that
she was going to St. Louis. The theory is
that another Pearl Bryan murder has been
committed. 1t is said suspected party
left the country about the date of the
woman's disappearance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
LOUIS kELL,AAN TO HANG.
Young Bank RObber Sentenced to
Die August II.


Louis Kellihan, the Sherburne bank
robber and murderer, has been sentenced
to be hanged on August IL by Judge Quinn
at Fairmont, MINI.
The verdict Of the jury, murder in the
first degree, was rendered April l, but at
the request of II. G. Mcmillan of Rock
Rapids, Iowa, Republican state chairman,
Kellihan's counsel, stay OF sentence was
secured until April IL. In rendering its
verdict the jury coupled it with a recon-
mendation of mercy on account of the
youth of Kellihan, but the Judge con-
sidered it too clear case Of premeditated
and cold blooded murder and deserving Of
the laws extreme penalty.
The story Of the crime is we'll known.
Young Kellihan, who is about 20 years of
age, and brother only 10 had read too
many nickel novels, and decided to rob a
bank. They proceeded to hold the Sher-
burne institution up, and before they sue
ceeded both the cashier and collector were
shot dead. Then they took the money and
fed on their wheels. Posses started in
pursuit. The two brothers separated. The
younger, Hans, was followed by posse
aud fired on them. He shot and killed
Marshal Gallon, and was himself shot
dead.
The other boy, Louis, was caught at
Corwith and taken back to be tried for
murder.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
THE HIGHEST EVER KNOWN,
Mississippi River Passes All Pre-.
viOuR Marks at New Orleans.

Mississippi River Passes All Pre-.
viOus Marks at New Orleans.
Advices from New Orleans Monday stare
that the Mississippi River gauge tluctuates
between Is and 1872 feet This brings the
record up to Il Of foot higher than given
by any official data compiled. The river
is certainly booming, and in spots the
water washes over the ''aprons" of the
levees. making extensive deposits of mud
The authorities, however, deny any addi-
tional apprehensions, and are rcsourceful
in combating any inroads made by the
river, rapidly applying temporary bar
riers of sacks filed with earth, and such
other devices as appear most expcdicnt
In the adjoining parishes of st. Bernard
and Plaque Mine the levees suffer most
from wave washes. but the officials charged
with the duty of maintaining HE embark
ments in good shape are straining every
nerve to keep out the water The present
dry weather is a godsend, and the rain
soaked levees are drying quickly, facili-
tating Improvements. In spite Of the ris-
ing river the situation can be described as
satisfactory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Fishermen Resist Sheriff

The sheriff and force Of deputies went
to Jones Island, near Milwaukee,, for the
purpose of evicting family named Mushc
from premises claimed by the Sc!,Iitz
Brewing Company. The islanders turned
out several hundred strong and drove the
sheriff and his men away. They returned
with endorsements, charged and cap
tured the premises, but not until they had
been doused with water hot and cold, aud
with water seasoned with red pepper.
Clubs were freely used and several shot.
were fired
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
GyMNAsTIc FESTIVAL.

Immense Attendance Expected at
the Coming st. Louis Event.
St. Louis is busily preparing for the
members and visitors who will attend the
twenty seventh festival of the North
American Gymnastic Union, which is to
be held there May 6 to IL. Probably 10000
members Of the various gymnastic unions
Of the country will be in attendance, and
1t Is thought that nearly 100000 visitors
will be in the city during the week. The
fair grounds have been rented for this
years festival and most of the exercises
will be held in the big field within the race
rack. The Central Passenger Association
has granted rate of one fare for the round
trip from all points in its territory.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
THE MISSOURI AND jim.
Further Rise OF Foot in Both
Rivers at Yunkton.

Yankton, April l3.-The Jim river rose
about twelve inches today at the railroad
crossing. part lily due to back water from
the Missouri, which also rose about one
foot. A large frame ice house has lodged
against the 5000 iron wagon bridge across
the Jim, and the bridge threatens to topple
over.
Meckling, April l3.-Reports that Neck
ling and Gayville were under three feet Of
water are without foundation. Farmers
have been seeding all week around Meek
ling. The water from the jim river di-
vided above Gayville, part going to Clay
creek, to the northeast, and the other part
OF it taking to the sloughs to the south Of
both Meckling and Gayville.
Sioux Falls, April IA heavy and
steady rain has been falling for twenty
four hours and continues undated. All
streams are rising and food conditions are
aggravated. Farm work is interrupted.
Pierre, April 13.--The river is point
higher than al any other time this spring
and is rapidly rising. At present it is
about one point under II feet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
THE NEWS OF THE DAY
SOUTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS IN
CONDENSED FORM.
Miss Jessie Fuller Of YanktO En-.
joys the Distinction Of Being the
Only Woman Supreme Court Re-
porter in the United States.
Dako tn Girls Distinction.

Miss Jessie Fuller, clerk of the supreme
court, is the only woman in the United
States who enjoys tnat official distinction.
She was for five years court reporter in the
Fourth judicial circuit. When Judge
Haney, formerly Of that circuit, became a
member of the supreme court, Miss Fuller
was installed in the responsible position Of
stenographer of that court, and upon the
resignation of Col. Goodner was appointed
clerk. She is a thorough Dakotan, having
been born at Yankton, where her family
resided until about year since. Her
father, Hon. S. G. Fuller, was one of the
early settlers Of st. Paul. He came to Da-
kota in 1855 and was provisional delegate
in congress. while its first settlers were en-
deavorng to gain recognition as an indie
pendent territory, separate for Minnesota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
NORTH CAROLINA coLL,a.oN.
Three Persons Killed and Six Badly
Injured.

injured.
The nortlbouud Florida special o.. the
Southern Railway, No. *, and local south
bound passenger train, No. II, collitlctl at
Harrisburg, a small town thirteen miles
north of Charlotte, n. C.. killing three per-
sons and wounding six.
The northbound special was late In leay-
ing Charlotte, but was given the right of
way, its orders being to pass the local
train at Harrisburg, where there is a sid
ing. No. II had slowed up preparatory to
taking this siding, and was but 100 yards
from the north end Of the switch when the
express running forty-fiye miles an hour,
dashed into it. The two engines came to-
gether with a terrific crash. which re-
sembled the sharp crack Of thunder. Just
previous to the collision Engineer Tunstall
applied the air brake and jumped. Many
OF the passengers on No. ST were thrown
from their seats, but none of them were
hurt. The two express ears on the north
bound train were shattered into thousands
OF pieces, and soon after the accident the
postal car of the local caught fire. but by
the use of chemicals the flames we're ex.
tinguished
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
LAfe.savers Avert a Disaster

Afe.Saver0 Avert q Disaster.
The schooner w. T. Chappell Of Alpena,
Mich, lumber laden and with a crew of
Ave men, anchored of Au Sable in the
northeast gale. Shortly afterward both
anchor chains snapped in the fierce seas
and the schooner was driven before the
gale in helpless condition for several
miles. She was finally sighted by the life
savers at Tawn Point, about four miles
above the station. The lifebOat immedi-
ately started to the rescue, and, after long
struggle with wind and sea, succeeded in
reaching the helpless boat The life savers
were successful in working the schooner
into East Tawas.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Burns. to Meet Mcleod.

DAVENPORT, Iowa: Farmer" Burns
and Dan" 5. Mcleod met in Davenport
and agreed upon articles for match for
$1,000 side and the championship OF the
world, to take place in Davenport or Rock
Island May6.
Burns hackers live in this neighborhood
and he has always insisted on meeting
challenRers here. He waived, however,
his usual demand for longer match and
two falls out of three, catch as catch can,
will decide the contest.
After Burns had signed the articles Nc
Leod took them to Chicago for the ap-
prevail of his hackers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
A Narrow Escape.

Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Westfall haa
very narrow escape from probable death
quite recently. They were crossing the
bridge south of Watertown, when one Of
the spans gave way. He was driving a
span of ponies one Of which partly fell as
the bridge began to sink. lnstnctjyely
both horses sprang forward as though shot
out Of cannon. At the first jump they
landed on the solid portion of the bridge.
and by this time the carriage had sank
probably two or three feet, but the force of
the bound which the horses made drew the
carriage upon solid foundation. The team
had scarcely reached the turnpike when
the weakened span Of the bridge plunged
into the water, which was fully ten feet
deep.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
LIQUOR to Industrial People.

There are between 200 and 800 Indians in
the immediate vicinity Of Flandrau be-
sides the Indian Industrial School there
with about three hundred pupils. Boot
leggers have been selling liquor to the
younger Indians and the pupils of the
school. Some time ago Superintendent
Davis of the Indian school took the matter
in hand and had one Charles Erickson, a
saloon keeper, arrested for selling liquor to
the pupils of the school. Erickson was in
dicted by the grand jury in the United
States court at Sioux Falls and will soon
been tried. Deputy United States Marshal
Lewis arrested Abe Hayes last week on
the same charge. 1t is the intention OF the
authorities to run down the whole gang
and see that they get their medicine in
Uncle Sans court
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
MAMMOTH OHIO CAVE.

Believed to He Greater Than Ken.
tucky's Great Cave.
The discovery of vast subterranean
passageway at Castalia, Ohio, has caused
many visitors to inspect the new cave. The
cave situation is the source of Castalia
Creek, and extends underneath the town.
Entrance as yet has been made with diff
Guilty, but the splendor of the interior is
marvellous when shown by the illumina-
ton of torches. The state biologists will
inspect the cave this week, after which the
opening will be enlarged. 1t is believed
the cave is connected with the Perris Cave,
at Put-in-B Bay, and also with Flat Rock
Cave, which would make it extend over an
area greater than that of the Mammoth
cave.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
WORLDS POSTAL CONGRESS
Failure or an Appropriation EN-.
harnesses Postal Authortties.

Failure or an Appropriation EN-.
harnesses Postal Authorities.
Much embarrassment to the postal au-
thorities has been caused by the failure OF
congress to pass the asked for appropria.
ton of 500, 600 to defray the expenses OF
the International postal congress to be held
in Washington next month. The urgency
Of the appropriation has been pointed out
to congress, but no definite action has We,
been taken. Meanwhile the time for the
meeting OF the postal authorities Of the
world is close at hand and arrangements
are being made without contracts. payment
being contingent on the appropriation OF
funds The foreign delegates are rapidly
being announced to this government. but
the complete personnel of the body will
not be known until the opening. Post
master General Gary has not yet deter.
mined on the delegates to represent this
country. but will announce them soon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
RIVER RAMPANT At OMAHA.
East and North Su0urbe Of the City
Are Under Water.

East and North suSarbe Of the City
Are Under Water.
Omaha, April lS.-Piling and boards
and bags Of sand, old hay and stones
arc being fed to the hungry NAV
Of the big Muddy" at Omaha in an
effort to restrain the manifest intention OF
that errattc stream TO resume the channel
abandoned twenty years ago. East Omaha
and North Omaha are flooded by the waters
that are rushing from the rivers. The res
idents fed for their lives, leaving their
possessions behind. The houses are stand
ing in the flood, submerged in water from
one to Ave feet deep. Fields of grain and
fences disappeared beneath the surface Of
the water. and the trees no longer show
any trunks.
The Aood ID pouring in upon the low
lands OF the East Omaha bottoms in a
stream that Ia estimated to be 1900 feet in
width. It is sweeping southwest and
pours into Florence Lake. The water in
the lake has broken over the ,evee that
was built to separate II from Cut on Lake,
and 1t is now rushing with ever increasing
volume into the latter. 1t is sweeping over
pl0wed and planted fields and driving resi-
dents from their homes. In North Omaha
II Is tearing up fences and threatening the
houses that stand three to four feet deep
In the water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
TO REPRESENT AMERICA.
Mckinley Appoints Delegates to az,
International Conference.

Mckinley Appoints Delegates to au
International Conference.
The president Monday announced tine
appointment of Senator Edward o. VOL
colt of Colorado, Hon. Chas. j. Paine of
Boston, Mass, and ex-Vice Presiden,
Adlai E. Stevenson as commissioners to an
international monetary conference. These
appointments are made under The act APP
proved March last '':or the promotion
of an international agreement for
bimetallism," and by its provisions do not
require confirmation by the senate. II
has been generally conc 'ded that Sena or
Wolcott would he a member of the com.
mission. He has been an active leader in
the movement for monetary agreement,
and is widely known as an advocate of the
silver cause.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Exempt from Execution.

A decision handed down from the su.
preme court of South Dakota declares that
homesteads are absolutely exempt from all
executions. The case involved was one
where foreclosure was being made upon
mechanics lien, and the court decided that
neither mechanics lien nor lien for mater.
lal furnished in the construction of build
ings for homestead can be enforced. This
is an important decision referring 10 the
constitution of the state, and the law can
not be changed without direct vote of the
people.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS

ChicagO-Cattle, common to prime.
$3.50 to $3.50; hogs, shipping grades.
$3.OO to $4.25; sheep, fair 10 choice. $2.U'
to $3.50: wheat, No. red, 64c to G5c:
corn, No. 2, pc to o4c: oats, No. ?. 15r
to lie: rye. No. =, 29c to Bic: butter.
choice creamery. lie to l0c: eggs. fresh.
DC to Zoe; potatoes. per bpshel. 2Oc to
3Oc; broom corn. common growth to choice
green hurl. $25 to $50 per ton.
1ndianapolis-Cattle. shipping. $500 to
$o.25: hogs, choice light. $500 to $4.2:I':
sheep. common to choice. $500 to $3.50:
wheat. No. 2. SIC to Soc: corn, No. .
white. 25c to &c; oats. No. white. Pie
to 23c.
st. Louis--Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs.
$500 to $4.25; sheep. $500 to $5.o5:
wheat, No. 2. Ole to 9ac; corn. No. . ye!-
low. 2Oc to 22c: oats, No. 2 white. 1Sc to
Zoe: rye, No. ?. Soc to 32c.
Cincinnati-Cattle,$ $3.50 to $500: hogs.
$500 to S4.25; sheep. $3.50 to $525:
wheat, No. 2. sec to S8c; corn. No. .
mixed, 25c to DC; oats. No. 2 mixed. 2Oc
to PIC; rye, No. 2. Bic to 39c.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to 1925: hogs.
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $500:
wheat. No. 2 red, SIC to S5c; corn. No =
yellow, 24c to 26c; oats, No. 2 white. 2Oc
to PC; rye. &c to SAC.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 red, SIC to SIC:
corn. No. 2 mixed, 23c to 24c; oats. No.
2 white, Ice to 1Sc; rye, No. 2. 34c to 3;1c:
clover seed, $4.55 to 1865.
Milwaukee-Wheat. No. 2 spring, 6:,c
to o7c; corn. No. .. PC % 24c; oats. No.
2 white. 19c to &c: haley. No. 2. 2Sc to
S3c; rye, No. 2. &c to 34c: pork. mess.
$7.75 to 1926.
Buffalo-Cattle. $3.50 to 1926: hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep. $500 to $3.50;
wheat. No. red, 81. to SIC; corn. No. 2
yellow. &c to 28c: oats, No. 2 white. nc
to 24c.
New York-Cattle. $500 to s.. %: hogs.
$3.50 to $4.75; Sheep $500 to $3.50:
wheat, No. ? rcd. 7t,c to TIC: corn, No. 2.
2Sc to 20c; oats. No. white, 21c 70 DC:
butter. creamery, l5c to .1c; eggs, West
eru. &c to JOc.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
CANNOT GET cRosev's BODY

Weyler Refuses to Let Marriott Go
Beyond the Lines.
Gen. Weyler replies to Gen. Lee that he
cannot grant permission to Mr.. Marriott to
20 beyond the lines to secure the body of
his colleague, Mr.. Crosby Of the Chicago
Record. Gen. Weyler says he would like
to obliye in the matter, but he is not will
ing to assume the responsibility of protect
ing Mr. Marriott where he cannot do SO.
Mr.. Marriott went week ago to the Span.
ish line nearest the scene of Crosby death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
DEMOCRATS BANQUET
JEFFERSON'S BIRTHDAY CELE.
eRATED At WASHINGTON.
Senators. Representatives and Others
CONSPICUOUS In the Councils Of the
Democratic Party Present-Wm.
j. Bryan the Guest OF Honor.
Democrats at q Banquet.

The l54th anniversary of Jefferson's
birthday was celebrated Tuesday at the
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington, by .
dinner given under the auspices Of
the National Association Of Democratic
Clubs. VIM. j. Bryan, the late Democratic
candidate for president, was the guest OF
honor. Senators, representatives and
others conspicuous in the councils of the
Democratic party were present, many of
for 200 and many were denied seats for
want Of space at the tables. The decora-
tons Of the room were simple.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
An Om.Hand Operation.

Little Barbara, the 5-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Dewey. ir. of Yank
ton, about year ago developed childish
mania for clipping things with shears, and
having experimental on her hair, her own
and her mothers gowns, finally attacked
her pet kitten and clipped off its ears.
Mrs. Dewey Immediately discovered the
mayhem and replaced. the ears, fasten-
ing them in place with ordinary sticking
plaster, and strange to say the operation
was successful, the ears growing on again
quite perfectly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Better Buy a New Lock.

Mike kerns, a prisoner confined for VIC.
'ating the prohibitory law, made his
escape from jail at Clark. Just how he cot
out is a mystery, as the Jail was found
securely locked and everything intact
One thing is certain, however. that all the
rascals in Clark County were not in Jail
when Mike got out. This is the second
time in that county that prisoner confined
for similar Offense has been let out OF jail
by outside assistance. There is doubtless
duplicate key. Kerns was caught al
lrOquois.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
MEXICO TO RETALiATE.

May Bar American H0gs and Pack
ing House Products.
The trainers of the Dingley bill are much
interested In semi official report from the
City of Mexico to the effect that a retalia-
tory tariff bill is to be introduced in the
Mexican congress this week. 1t is stated
that in view of the practically prohibitive
duty on Mexican cattle provided by the
Dingley bill the Mexicans will pass pro-
hibitive duty Oh American hogs and pack
ing house products, which comprise one
of our most important articles Of cx-
port to Mexico.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
SpOuter Broke Loose.

The artesian we'll near Bonilla. when
has been flowing for nearly two years, has
broken loose and is flooding the surround
ing country. Last fall an attempt was
made to decrease the diameter of the stream
by attaching smaller outflow, and it is
thought that the great pressure thus
brought to bear upon the other parts has
wrought the mischief. As there is no
natural outlet for conveying the water
away, the question of how to dispose of it
is becoming serious one to farmers in that
vicinity.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-15
Bob" Kneebs Free.

The trotting mare Bethel or Nellie
kneebs, which was seized when Robert
kneebs, the horseman, recently released,
from German prison after serving Il SEN
tence on the charge of ringing, was ar
rested, will be sold by the government at
public auction. The lowest bid which will
he admitted is 5000 marks.
kneebs was released from prison on
Thursday. Seven months of his nine
months sentence was deducted in view of
the fact that he had already been in prison
for that period