Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-05-27
Good Bye to the ralcotts!

A very pleasant surprise was plan
ned and carried out by few Of the
friends Of J. M. Talcott and family
Monday night, just previous to their
departure for Yankton, They took
tea with M. and Mrs. A. Cameron,
and on their return to town found they
We're wanted Mt j. S. TaIcott's. There
they were met by about 50 prominent
citizens and old time friends, and. the
surprise features Of the cas. were as
complete ~ the social Intercourse oil
the evening WAS enjoyable. When
the proper time arrived M. Ira
Nichols, in II few we'll chosen words,
presented 10 Mr.. Talcott in behalf oi
the citizens Of Elk Point beautiful
gold headed cane, and Mrs. L. w.
Miller in behalf Of the ladies then pre-
sented to Mrs. Talcott solid cherry
rocking chair. These slight tokens
Mr.. and Mrs. Talcott accepted In
words Of heartfelt appreciation. After
light refreshments were served the
company broke up, somewhat sadly
with the consciousness OF the tempo
rary loss of one OF our Oldest and best
families, but also with the feeling that
at least fair attempt had been made
to show the high regard in which the
family is held here.
In the fall OF 1868 Mr.. Talcott came
to Elk Point from Herki,ner county,
N. Y, and has been u resident here
ever since. At first he engaged in the
furniture business, but gradually
handled lumber, in few years drop
ping furniture and making lumber his
exclusive business, in which he is still
engaged. In every public enterprise
calculated to build up and improve
the town Mr.. Talcott from the first
has been promi nent. His interest in
the public schools has been especially
apparent, his membership on the
board almost constant, and since 1881
has been treasurer of the board. For
the past four years he has been one of
the trustees of Yankton College. Six
terms he has served as alderman and
four as mayor of his chosen city. In
1888 Gov. Mellette appointed him a
trustee Of the Hospital for the Insane
of Oak. Territory, and in 1890 the
same official made him q member OF
the first Board of Charities and Cor.
rections. Mr.. Talcott has discharged
these public trusts with conscientious
ness and efficiency, and he has the en-
tire confidence of the community. ''all
of which saw and a large part OF
which was" in the words Of Horace.
They 60 to Yankton temporarily, in
order that the children may avail
themselves ofthe excellent educational
facilities of the University city. Mr..
Talcott will retain his business here,
and the expectation is that after q few
years the family will again make their
home here.
Following is the list of those present
at the farewell party:
DR.. and Mrs. J. G. Comfy, Mrs. Gil.
more, Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Bovee, Alex
Bovee, Prof. and Mrs. French and
Miss Kittie, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Hoffman,
Mr., and Mrs. A. o. Ringsrud, Mrs.
DR.. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Compton,
Mrs. Uriah Wood, MIR. and Mrs. J. NJ
Steckman, Mr.. Jos. Steckman, Mrs
Nellie Hoffman, DR.. and Mrs. w. J.
Comfy. Rev. F. T. Nichols, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Smythe, Mr.. and Mrs, VIM
Harriott, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Henkin,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Freeman, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Miller. Mrs. A.. E. Rome
C. e. Krouse and wife, Julius schaet.
eel and wife, John F. Reid and wife
Oluf Johnson and wife, J. +. Martin
and wife, Geo. r. Freeman and wife
! Mrs. Geo. w. Freeman, Lon Hassor
! and wife, H. A. Franklin and
Don Franklin and wife, M. b.
and wife, w. w. Main, and wife,
u. y. I0&gart, Ira Il. Nichols anS
wife, A. Cameron and wife, Chas. r
Bruce, Mrs. lille Ashley, Mrs. c. u
Wood, Mrs. Geo. Hasson, Mrs. Alex
Weston, Miss Lou Comfy, Miss Jessi,
Hoffman, Miss Kate Gettings, Mis-
Nina Nash. Miss Mary Kapfer, Mis-
Dollie Hunt, Miss Agnes Doyne an,
Miss Ann Gray.
| The cornet duet between Mr.. Lufkil
Of Elk Point and DR.. Collins of Yer
million was musical gem. Both ar
excellent musicians and are quite pro
6cient on the cornet. The Brooking
ladies quartette gave pleasing mum
Der. followed by Mr.. Lufkin, VIII
played q cornet solo, being accom-
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