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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Infantry Bicycle CORDS.

Lieutenant Moss and his Twenty fifth
Infantry bicycle corps passed through
Sheridan, Wyo., Sunday. The corps is
making good time in spite of bad roads and
bad weather. The corps passed out of
Montana Saturday evening at o'clock
after a hard ride across the Crown Indian
reservation. The roads from Sheridan are
fair, but will be bad further on.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Mrs. Bradley Martin Ignored.

A good bit of sensation has been created
among Americans IN London by the fact
that Mrs, Bradley Martin was not even
asked TO the Duchess Of Devonshires ball
July 9. All the world supposed her invi
tation certain, although it is to be quite the
most exclusive affair in London N years.
OF so invitations about seven were given
AmcrlcauS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
a Trolly Airship.

Inventor William Stewart of st. Louis
has plan for the establishment of troll
ley airship freight and passenger route
from st. Louis to Chicago or any other
place. His drawings and models are
nearly completed, and in the near future
he will apply for a patent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Kissing.

Kissing IS not invariably an express
sion OF dIsfayor. In West Africa the
natives hiss when they are astonished:
in the New Hebr;tles when they see
anything beautiful. The Hasutos ap.
plaud popular orator in their assem-.
blies by kissing at him. The Japanese
show their reverence by a hiss.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
The Regency Casa

Inc supreme court has granted an order
re9ulnab!e June 80 to show cause why the
regency case should not he set for arcu-
meht July !. The attorneys for the new
BOARD VIII consent to the hearing without
argument and the question will come mn
Tor final argument on the Eth.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Reed Cancels an Engagement.

Speaker Reel has decided, in view of
the proximity of the return of the tariff
bill from the senate. that he Will lie unable
to attend the meeting OF the Republican
clubs IN Detroit. Mich, July l3. where it
was expected he would make an address.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Luetgert Pleads Not Guilty.

Judge Gibbons refused to release
Adolph l.. Luetgert, the wealthy Chicago
sausage manufacturer accused of murder
ing his wife, on Il writ of habeas corpus,
and held him for trial without bail He
was ayraisned, pleaded not guilty
and asked an immediate trial
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Fear of Race War Over.

The alarm at Key West. Fla. over a
threatened race war which was feared
would be precipitated if the purpose Of
mob of whites to lynch a negro charged
with rape was carried out, has apparently
subsidized. The negro is protected by the
sheriff in confinement.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
RUMCRS ABOUT GOMEZ.
First Reported Killed but After.
wards Modified 20 Wounded,

Rumors were atIoat in Havana Saturday
emanating from official circles, that Gen.
liaXimo Gomez, the insurgcnt commander
in chief, had been killed in tigh: nearthe
military line in the province of Puerto
Principe. Sunday the report as modified
to the statement that Gen. Gomez had
been seriously wounded. but nobody out
side Of Official circles believes this report
La
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Ghost Dancing in Idaho.

Gov. Stcunenbery Of Idaho is advised
that 800 Indians, mostly Bann0cks, arc
ghost dancing near HALEY. The settlers
are greatly alarmed over their action and
have appealed to have them removed. Tho
governor has wired the interior depart
ment asking that the Indians be recalled.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Soil EavOrnhlc for Sucac.

{. (. Sayior, special agent of the ue-
rar'inent OF agriculture in charge Of the
Deet sugar Investigations, is in the vicinity
OF Aberdeen, and Will make favorable
report respecting the constituents Of the'
sou icr sugar beet cultivation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Victoria Thanks Her Friends.

The queen OF England, through the
press, expresses her thanks for the many
she is receiving by letter and telegraph
from all parts Of the empire.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Steel Workers to Strike.

At meeting in Milwaukee Sun
day of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION of the employees of the Illinois
Steel Company strike was organized to
begin on Thursday. The company sub
mtted a scale providing for decrease of
day, which the employees rejected. The
strikers will number 500 men, and 400
others will be thrown out OF work by the
closing of the plant
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01

The new revenue cutter, the Walter Q.
Gresham, arrived at Milwaukee from
Cleveland Monday. AS it came into the
bay a salute was fired by the light battery,
and every steam craft on the river and bay
welcomed the new protector of Uncle
Sans customs laws. A banquet was ten
dered to Captain Davis Of the Gresham at
the Milwaukee Club Tuesday night
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Socialists Dcnounce Debs.

About 900 Detroit socialists met Sunday
afternoon and denounced Eugene V. Dcbs'
movement for an independent community
inv ashington. The scheme was char
acterized by all the speakers as the old
communistic theory and impossible Of
achievement.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Col. Jones Out Of 1t.

The Pulitzer Publishing Company re-
sumed the management of the st. Louis
Post Dispatch, Col. Charles II. Jones hav-
ing resigned as editor and manager and
severed all connection with the paper.
John Norris of the New York World be-
comes general manager pro tenn
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01

"A pest mortem examination was held
over the body OF the young Zurich boy at
Leaf with the result that an abcess was
1ound on the left thigh. The medical men
decided that death came from blood poison
iES as result Of kick. The deceased
was IN fight with two other BOYS of his
age in which he received the fatal kick.
Inc parents of the boy have announced
the intention to bring action against tic
two bows ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Collision Near Chicago.
INSURANCE COMPANY WINS
Kansas Commissioners Has No Power
to Revoke Its License.

KANSAS CO:HnsSSIONCr FINE NO K'OWeT
to Revoke Its License.
Judge Foster of the federal court, at
Topeka, Kan, has rendered decision
which deprives Insurance Commissioner
McNall of the power 10 prevent eastern
life insurance companies from doing bus
iness in Kansas. The case was brought
by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany OF New York, to restrain the COM
missioner, who attempted to prevent tho
company transactiny business in that
state because it had not paid certain
claims. The court holds that the COM
missioner has no right to revoke the COM
pany's license unless the holder of policy
has secured Judgment and this had re-
manned unpaid ninety days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Shot in Il Row.

A drunken row occurred at Eisbee y
d.. in which Joseph LANCER, a merc.ar i,
had his head cut open and was otherwi Q
dangerously hurt, and George Killer, Il
farmer, was shot in the thigh.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Fined for Contempt of Court.

Hasten and Erick Fodncss. prominent
citizens OF Brulc County, stocknlen, were
arrested ana fined for contempt OF court
because they attempted to stampede herd
oi cattle seized by an officer on attachment
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
The CAPTAIN Removed.

Capt. Al. Jewell. commander of the Sal
Walton Army of Dcadwood, has received
ofders FOR lns removal to another field OF
work. The captains methods have been
seriously criticised in that city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Packing House to Re Cpcrstcd.

j. ii. Lord and L. II. Porter of Boston.
We're at s,ioaX Falls in the interest of a
packing house which has been completed
10Y year, but not operated. They state
ti.at "lthou; question the institution will
be operated this fall.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Forestry Ecscrvc Survey.

he members OF the United States sur
veg have arrived at Rapid City from WASH
lngton and are making preliminary ar.
fangemeits for the forestry reserve survey
provision for which was made recently g
congress
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Brooklyn Sails for Home.

The United States warship Brooklyn
sailed westward from Portsmouth Sunday
after exchanging the usual saiutes with
the other foreign men Of war.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Passed NIutilated Coins,

For some time there have been great
many mutilatcd coins in circulation in
Sturgls and the source has been traced 10
me tFa:n men and news BOYS who bring
mem IN from Omaha where they are
bought at discount.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Bank Teller plcnds Guilty.

Charles Il. Zeschau, paying teller Of the
German American National Bank. ST.
Paul, Mimi, arrested for stealing several
thousand dollars from the bank, pleaded
guilty to the charge against him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Two Lawyers Admitted-

IN 'he examination Of applicants &c, ai-
Hllssion TO the bar by the supreme court
June % Burton D. Gamble Of Ipswich and
certificates. o'1's"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Wo:nan's Board of inspection.

Coy. Lee has appointed as the woman'sl.
poafu OF Inspection of state penal and
charitable institutions Mrs. 5. V. AraoM
OF ipswich, Mrs. Anna Simmons OF Huron,
ana Mrs. o. II. Smith Of Dell Rapids.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
For Stnte Cu-raro.

Tvs SAID That Goy'Lee will appoint W.
~. bruce OF fankton, state surveyor in
place OF Eyron +. Lovejoy of Ee,.ficld.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Place for Church Howe.

The president has nominated for consuls
general Church Howe of Nebraska at pia,
Samoa, and John p. Bray Of NORTH
Dakota, at Melbourne, Australia.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Madison Chautauoun Opens. .

The Lake Madison Chautauqua AS
sembly opened under favorable circum-
stances June % with good attendance
me grounds never looked finer and lhe'
lake is full of fresh water.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Cabinet Crisis in Netherlands.

signed. The queen regent had an audi
ence with DR.. j. Eoell, minister of foreign
affairs and president OF the ministerial
council,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Spain Makes q Loan.

contract for per cent. loan of 5000. 900
to meet the expenses of the Philippine war.
1t will be guaranteed by the Philippine
cNStOms
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Four Dead and Ten Diving.

During thunderstorm lightning struck
the convict camp in the vicinity of Da.
kota, Ga. AS a result four ara dead and
ten are dying. Twenty other convic,s es-
caped
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01

Declares the Moon Is u Planet.
Prof. Aarporath OF the Cordoba Obscrv-
atOry in Peru asserts that the moon is not
satellite of the earth. hat planet.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Dies in Electric Chair.

Robert j. Powiey was clcctrocuted at
" Auburn, N. Y, Tuesday for the murder Of
his wife on March s at Niagara Falls.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01

Peter }. Roy was arrested by Deputy
Marshal Lewis and taken to Chamberlain
charged with herding sheep on the indian
reservation and cutting timber on govern
ment land.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Wanted 10 KIN Somebody.

4 An incident typicaeof the situation oc-
Cured in Constantlnople OF Tuesday.
During the panic caused BY the salute fred
lin honor Of the jubilee Of Queen Victoria
sthe Mussnlmans trooped into the street,
armed with biudgeons, and asked the po-
lice whether the Greeks or the Armenians
were TO &c attacked.
sFoundcd the n. z. Church South
The Rev. G. Daley, the founder OF the
~. r. church south. died at Knoxville,
Tenn. Tuesday eyenins. lie was Is years
m
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-01
Commissioner May Cancel Taxes

Judge Gardner of the Seventh Circuis.
mas decided that the board of county COM
mssioners Of Pennington County has au-
thorlty to cancel all interest and penalty
on delinquent personal property as wei as-
real estate.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

The other day at McMinnville. at the
meeting of the Bimetalic League, Samuel
Brown, son of John Brown of "soul soes
marching on fame, met William Rooth, son
of the sheriff who hanged John Brown. As
is the custom Of all conventions in Oregon,
every delegate does his best to get nc.
quainted with every other delegate, and all
delegates speak whether acquainted or not.
Several delegates we're going around intro.
ducing rather handsome man of about 40
or thereabOuts whom they called Mr., Booth,
of McMinnville. They would say of him;
"Mr. Booth is the son of the sheriff who
hanged John Brown Of Ossawatomie at Harp.
er's Ferry"
All Of which caused people to take more
than common interest in Mr.. Booth. Fi>
nslly MIR. Booth was introduced to a man of
excellent appearance, whose namo was Sam
uel Brown. After the introduction MIR.
Booth and Mr.. Brown chatted very rleasant-
ly for minute or two.
"Mr. Booth" said Mr.. Brown, "wss il
your father that hanged John Brown at
Harpers Ferry?"
eyes" said Mr.. Booth, "He was sheriff
at that time and it was his duty oficiate at
the execution. No relative of yours hope?"
"Only my father" was the quiet reply
Pendleton East 0regoniap.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04
ElmwoOd Scraps,

Look out for spring. The old saying is,
''if March comes in like lion il will 70 out
like lamb" 1t came, and guess il will
60 out
Farming has began on this creek, but not
very extensively YET.
Grace Hibbs is reported some better at
tais writing, but is very III yet. We hope
she has taken change for the better.
James Bare is moving fence aud repairing
his place he bought from McCowen.
Tom Campbell says he is glad school is
out as he is tired Of herdipg the wOoleys.
Ask TAeO. weeden how he likes paint
horses.
IL, d. Miller took off load of hogs last
week. SouEEpUSK.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Eyes boys" said the exschei justice as he
yawned and re6lled his nicetine-soake ed
pipe, al rec on | have plowed some in my
time. and like everything else did l never
did things by halves. My dad owned forty
nine steers and n stump tailed ball making
fly yoke Of oxen, and was the driver. We
had q plow that turned six feet, think of that
boys, you fellows that try TO farm with
bronchos and grass. hopper plows. Six foot
burrows count. 1 walked all day in the
shade, aud when crossed draw or slough
have seen the middle steers In the string
hanging by their necks. Well boys, l broke Q
40 acres of land in one day and the next day
hitched n chain to the end Of the sods and
dragged them one at time onto another 40,
and it would take any of you fellows all
sc ison, and more too, TO break half of that.
The funniest part of my plow-boy experi-
ence happened one day while was blowing
iu patch Of stumps. l was knocking the
stumps as fast as the old plow struck them,
but at last she struck big beech stump,
about feet through right square and split
it wide open; the plOw passed through, but
the stump closed up again in time to catch
ny buckskin breeches. was mad and
hung on to the handles and actually stopped
the team by main strength. | slipped out
of my breeches and had to go mile to the
houO after the maui and wedges to rescue
my clothing. That's "ploughing," said the
ex-ehief justice, as he lapsed into silence.
-Ex.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

An old Dutch farmer down in Reno county
recently commenced to haul his wheat crop
away TO the mill company to which he had
sold It. On hiss way to the mill with a load
he would frequently eat handful of wheat.
lie was subsequently taken sick. and rapid
'y grew worse in spite OF the efforts of the
doctors, and at last an operation was deter>
mined upon. II was done, and over a
quart Of sProuted wheat was taken from the
old mans stomach. Ii is doubtful If the
patient will recover from the operation -
Cove, Kansas, Leader.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Last Tuesday evening little after :
o'clock, Roselle, the jailor, had to go down
town on business and was gone about twenty
five or thirty minutes, and on his return
found that Nat Hines had taken French
leave, and departing left no token of regards
for the Kindness Of Landlord Benn, and his
assistants. Hines was incarcerated on the
charge of cattle stealing, and held for the &C,
Iion Of the grand jury. lie is supposed to
have had key, and reaching through the
bars unlocked the door. walked out, passed
through the county clerks Office and made
his escape Woodward News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

The case of the Heirs of James II. Bur-
CESS vs.. Viola Burgess came uP before Pro-
bate Judge Carter Tracy Monday, and occu-
pied the attention of the court ill Tuesday
noon. The judge withheld his decision, and
will give it at the next regular term of pro,
bate court.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04
Stock Brands.

Eoery man Nth 80 head of cdttls or
upward should advertise Ms brdnd in
his paper, and thus within month,
perhaps, regain stock ,ohich has been
missing for ,oeoks, and Uh,ch he has
gioen up as lost Our circulation
throughout this section d pide and
steadily increasing, and your brand in
serted IN these columns tctU become fo,
milidr to the stockmea and settlers Of
:he southwest, largely increasing you,
chances Of rsyaining stroyed or stolen
stock. Send va your orders.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Dyke Ballingsr, Of Seaver was visitor
in tom the first of the week. lie is in the
race for Register of the Woodward land Of
fee. Dyke is a sure enough Republican and a
competent office man Liberal News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Fred Tracy takes first prize in the free fer
oil contest as to who could have the worst
case of grip. IT settled in one of his eyes,
and Fred is just getting over the partial
blindness it caused. He had three weeks
ea;ya
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Road Overseer Ben Kinder is rounding up
the people and calling on them to get out
anl work four days or dig up four dollars
Many and various are the excuses offered
for not complying.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04
NnIice.

| will sell at my old home, on Saturday.
March 20, all my farming implements. .
horses cows, steer calf, stove, wagon,
! carpet and other small articles.
Terms; All under IS cash; over SIS six
months time with good endorsed note.
THOMAS l.. BRAIDwooD.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Dyke Ballinger went to
Meade yesterday, where Mrs. Ballingers s
mother, Mrs. Groves, has been for the past
week taking medical trestment. Mrs.
Ballinger will remain with her mother.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

John Dacy. II. Is. Lahrier and A. W.
Easley were down from the west end the
first of the week as witnesses in the Burgess
triai
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Newton Picket, Of Clear Lake, passed
through town yesterday evening on his way
10 Liberal forlumber with which to build a
branding pen. sheds, etc
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

The clang of the blboksmilbs' hammers
now comes continuously 10 the ears of tho
town people.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

been VISITING at B. b. Giants the past week
Thos. Barr came in from Liberal the first
OF the week with lumber to complete his
house,
Squire Walker sold his claim TO Newton
Picket and is investing the proceeds in steer
calves.
A new settler arrived at the residence of
b. B. Cant on the 22d The Young lady
and all concerned are doing well.
MIR. Robt. Moore and family were guests
of r. G. Dunlop and family Sunday.
MIR. BOly, from Mable, Tex, was on the
creek few days age looking for n location
for a stock ranch
T. Walker. assisted by Fletcher Dun
lop is hauling feed from the Kswa.
The grippe has reached this settlement at
last, and several are down with it.
Newton Picket aud C. o. Tannehill made
a business trip to the county seat Saturday.
Emmett Gardner started for the Panhandle
last week on q hunting trip but only caught
the grip, aud is now at home. Uno.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

There will be dance Tomorrow night at
the residence Of d. N Overton, ON Dugout
creek, in honor of the 23d anniversary of the
wedding of MIR. and Mrs. 0vertou.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Col. Jno. |. Deilks must be in Enid.
Somebody is there with double. headed calf
on exhibition, but the papers don't give his
name
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Jim Lane, the man who first located on tho
present site of Beaver City, isloeated at Fort
Bidwell, California. Jim Deyerlc is with
him
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-03-04

Frank Healy had the misfortune TO lose q
horse while be and Joe Hodge were at Wood
ward last week,