Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-21

eXUonO6 It's COngratulAt1On to WAkOndA
citizens and believing that the new
editor will be equal to their fondest
anticipations.
Andy Lee is somewhat scared as to
the safety OF the state money while in
transit. 1t devetOpes that the treas
urer will not be responsible for the
money should it be lost during it's
travel to the state capital. Now Andy
would like to have the state treasurer
ask him to order out the militia to
protect the money. But Treasurer
Phillips stands pat-the pops have
ordered and they will now have to
stand the responsibility.
At the annual meeting OF the Farm
ers Mutual Fire Insurance company of
Union county held on the Is, the old
officers were reelected unanimously.
John Sellburg was chosen president:
Ole }. Lvkken. vice president, A. w.
johnson, secretary, and Peter A Ring,
treasurer. These gentlemen are among
our most reliable farmers and are
guarantee that the affairs of the COM
pany will:be administered judiciously,
honorably and honestly.
1t is reported that there will be in
troduced bill in the legislature at
Pierre to revise the present educational
Raws. One change which it Is intended
t" make is that the county superintend-
ent must have held a first-class certifi-
cate At least two years previous to his
election. This feature. should it be-
come law, will make decided diff
terence to the present system in vogue
and would bar many an ambitious
candidate for the position.
Reports from the Black Hills country
Indicate that very large number Of
men have gone into that country with
10 the past month in quest of work.
There IL ten men for every job and the
indications are that some of the ''pros-
pectors" who gave up everything to
conquer gold mine, are very sore by
this time. Elk Pointers who have been
contemplating removal to the land of
gold had best tarry few months long
er--at any rate let the chill get out Of
the Hills before you 60 there to look
for work.
ut is reported" states the Hot
Springs Star, ''that John Akin and
family will shortly return to this
county from Fitzgerald, Ga, where
they went some two years ago to better
their conditions financially. They are
in needy circumstances and kind
friends have sent them funds to assist
them TO get back to the Hills. They
have been sorely afflicted with disease
during their residence there, their
eldest son having died with fever.
The old soldiers here are interested in
the colony"
On Tuesday evening the marriage of
a worthy couple took place at the home
OF Squire Joy and wife. The bride and
groom were Miss Minnie F. Joy and
Mr.. Ferd Kroksh. None but relatives
were present. The groem Is we'll
known to all in this midst having re-
sided here the major portion Of his
life. He is industrious, active. and
will make his fair wife splendid
husband and helpmate. The bride is
a handsome young lady. with many
accomplishments, and THE COURIER
extends to the couple its hearty con-
graduation.
In the controversy at Pierre over
the removal of the state capital, Carl
GundersOn, state senator from Clay
county makes the statement that the
county west of Pierre has a. good land
rs could be found In Union and Clay
counties. He stated in his estimation
good crops would be grown there with
in five seasons. Mr.. GundersOn has
had considerable experience upon the
plains. and ought to know of the quality
of the land in that country. The CAPT
tai removal bill was killed, and the last
hope OF Huron ever becoming the
capital OF this state mas gone gltm'
mering.
The following taken from the Pierre
Daily Journal Of q recent date will be
read with interest: "A very pleasan,
little imprOmptu entertainment wal
given in the Locke parlOrs last evening
4 which was enjoyed by those present
Mrs. L. N. Grill, wife OF senator Grill
gave a recitation entitled "Joe's Flow
ers. - and another by Mrs. E. w. Miller
wife OF U. S. District Attorney Miller
entitled the Bachelors Dream.
r Three violins and guitar also com
E prised an impromptu orchestra. ThOs'
: comprisinx the orchestra were Messrs
IT. r Kline. John w. O'Brien, Andrev
Huffman and and Mss Fl. Milne. Tn
' three gentlemen also favored tn
, company with few selections"
y The following WAS taken from tn
! New York Sun OF last Wednesday
! Hughes Cawcett il brother Of tn
. late Walter Fawcett VI this city and |
! reported to be very wealthy: "Hughe
Fawcett. agent in this county for tn
lined thread manufacturing firm Z
q Stoart & Son, Lisburn, Ireland, wa
d arrested yesterday under 40 indict
o ment charging him with making falls
d declaration and entries Of linen threads
# falsely describing himself g the 0wne
n Of the goods, with the purpose OF secu'
9 ing their entry at . lower rate tina
. should be rightfully paid for then
a Judge Brown fixed Fawcett's hail q
q. 600. which was furnished. Fawce1
$ il 20 importer OF Z White street tn
= Indictment charges that the falls
= declaration Was made on March 2.
3 1895, Ia connection with the import,
Z ton or fifteen cars Of thread.
pt Alison Bovss, Of this city, + ~ 40