davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

One of the Sioux City general stores
Sent an agent up to Beresford recently
to take orders from sample. The local
merchants had him arrested and fined
for peddling without a license. The
firm retaliated by sending him back
with a large stock of goods and open
ing up a regular branch. We noticed
that both the Beresford papers con-
tanned the ad OF the interloper last
week. We believe this is a mistake.
and that il the Beresford papers mad
remained loyal to Beresford interests,
their business men would have seer to
it that nothing would have been lost
In the end.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
Exceeds Anything in the Past.

THE COURIER has booked over two
hundred new names in the past five
weeks, making the largest list Of aew
subscribers eyer added to our list in so
short a time. The Union county peo-
pie read THE COURIER, and those who
are not yet upon our list
r rapidly sending in their names.
The editor is pleased to acknowledge
the many words of appreciation for his
paper which have come from sub
scribers and brethren of the press, and
will do all in his power to maintain a
high standard which shall meet
every expectation.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

We suggest that Bre'r Ham Kautz-
man, of the Yankton Beacon Light, read
the sketch of Prof. Tyler found on our
first page. There was a man Of most
extraordinary mental attachments and
standing, who, though never having
had a theological training, was always
ready to preach in the humblest ham,
let, and common people heard him
gladly like his Great Master. And
there are a good many others like him
too. Ham.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
IL For Issuing Water Bonds.

Those favoring the proposition will place
a cross (Xl opposite the word YES" and thoS,
opposite the word NO
SEC. G.-This ordinance shall be in force from
and after Its passage and approval. but NJ
clause herein authorizing the expenditure o
money shall become operative ,,nleSs a majorit,
OF the votes east ut said election shall he II
favor OF issuing said Bonds.
SEC. THAT A. ID. Keller, George X. Free
man. Jr. and j. NJ, Compton are hereby ap
pointed Judges Of said election, and f. G. 10,
and Truman Ames are appointed Clerks OF sail
election.
Passed this 2srd day of November, 1897 ~zsT
Attest: JOHN Gov
II. l.. MOORE. Mayor
[sEALl City Clerk.
Approved this 2srd Gay Of November, 1897.
AtteSt: JOHN CoNFRDALF.
II. l.. MOORE, Mayor
isEALl City Clerk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
ARTICLE THIRTEEN, SECTION FOUR
CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

The following amendment was
adopted by popular vote Of 28,49O for,
and "A, 780 against, at the general cleo
ton Of 1895:
SIC. l. Amendment That Sec. 4.
Of Article l3, Of the constitution Of the
state Of South Dakota, be amended so
- 70 read - follows: "Sec. 4. The
debt Of any county, city, town, school
district, civil township, or other SUBJ
division, shall never exceed five ~
pr centum upon the assessed value
q tho taxable property therein. In
sstimating the amount OF Indebtedness
which . municipality or subdivision
nay incur the amount Of Indebtedness
contracted prior to the adoption OF
this constitution shall be included;
Provided that any county, municipal
corporation, civil township, district or
other subdivision may incur an addi-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddells, ILL.,, sui.
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
and chronic constipation and was
finally cured by using DeWitt's Little
Early Risers, the famous little pills for
all stomach and liver troubles.
j. S. TALCOTT.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
(First Publication October n, 1897. }

Summons.
State Of South Dakota,
County Of Union.
In Circuit Court, in and for the Second Judi
cial Circuit.
Fanny T.. Poole. Plaintiff,
VS..
Robert A. Poole, Defendant.
State Of South Dakota sends Greeting:
To Robert A. Poole. Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the above named plain
till, = copy Of which is here with served upon
you. and to serve \ copy of your answer npon
the subscriber at his office In the City OF Elk
Point, County Of Union and State OF South
Dakota. within thirty days from the date of
the service Of this summons upon you. exclusive
OF the day Of such service; and If you fail to
answer complaint within said time the plaintiff
will apply to the court for the relief demand
ed In her complaint.
Dated at Elk Point, South Dakota, this 18th
day Of October, 1897.
A. ID. KELLER.
Attorney for Plaintiff
To Robert A, Poole, Defendant: Please
take notice that the complaint In the above
entitled action will be placed on file in the Office
Of the clerk Of the said Circuit Court in the City
OF Elk Point, Union County. South Dakota, on
the 10th day Of October, 1897.
A. ID. KELLER,
CIV Attorney for Plaintiff.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
ODeaAl Newspaper Of Union County, So. Oak
00c1al Newspaper Of City Of Elk Point. So. OAK
rns OPENING OF CONGRESS-.

The regular session OF Congress be.
gins next week. It is certain to be an
important session. The election a
year ago disrupted the old parties to q
greater extent than any other for a
generation, and largely on financial
policy. The tariff question was dis
posed of at the special session called
for that purpose, and it is not likely to
b essentially modified for at least four
years TO come. The republican party
10 pledged to effect a reform in our
currency system, and now, with a suf-
acient revenue assured from the new
imports, its first duty must be to per-
feet the best monetary system in its
power. On the financial legislation
affected by this Congress the republic
Can party will appeal to the electors o:
1900 for . continuance in power. The
financial legislation Of the coming
Congress must be Of supreme import
ance then, and Secretary Gage scarce
u exaggerated it when he said in his
speech before the New York Chamber
Of commerce last week, that ''in his
opinion the shaping OF the destiny Of
our national life, az it may be affected
By financial legislation, is to be deter
mined within the next four years."
Five years ago the democrats we're
placed in complete control of the three
departments Of our national govern
meut. A popular revolution OF senti-
ment In favor Of tariff reform was the
III Of this. and to this reform the
democrats g firmly pledged and
warmly attached. However, with all
these advantages in their favor, in
ternal dissentions and conflicting local
Interests conspired to prevent the pass
ing Of any such legislation as they
we're expected to effect, and the bill
dnally agreed upon became law with
out the sanction Of the executive. The
republicans should profit greatly by
this experience of their opponents.
To be sure the situations are not ex-
actiy parallel, for the opposition still
has control OF the senate, and has it in
it power to delay and possibly to defeat
republican legislation then. Complete
harmony, a willingness to sacrifice
personal preference or seeming local
advantage for the general good, is even
moro essential now than then, and it Is
for this that we plead. "A good be-
gtaning toward the complete restora-
ton Of confidence and prosperity has
resulted from the wise legislation OF
the recent special session. The de-
mand for the present, and it is one for
which she republican party will be
bald responsible, is that this beginning
shall b carried forward and completed
In be~nefcent and adequate currency
reform.
Important matters were sidetracked
b. the special session Of Congress in
order 70 give exclusive attention to the
tariff measure. Other issues of moment
hAye since arisen which must not BIZ
neglected. However, the pledges o.
tho republican party are SO definite
md the monetary crisis 80 impending
that currency reform legislation ought
and no doubt will, take precedence o.
al 0khaP.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

The Boston Journal is responsible for
the following:
In Spring Grove cemetery an inscrip'
ton on a tom bstOne reads:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
First publication Nov. Is.

First publication Nov. Is.
Notice Of Time Appointed for Proving
Will, Etc.
State of South Dakota,
County OF Union,
In County Court within ana for said County,
In the matter OF the Estata oi t,lolpfus
Mason, Deceased.
PURSUANT To an order of said Court. made on
the nth day of November, A. u. 1887. notice is
hereby, given that saturday, the 9TH day of
December, A.: d.. 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. of
Said day.. at the court room of said Court. at
Elk Point, In the County OF Union, have been
appointed as the time and place for proving the
VIII or said Adolphus Mason. Deceased. and
TOT nearing the application of Charlotte A.
Mason for the issuance to her OF Letters
!Iestamentary. when and where any person
Interested may appear and contest The same.
Dated November 18th, 1877.
Attest: y. A. KIRK.
CLE "a Judge OF Co. Court
lSEALl Cltfk. Nv
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

C. X. Bruce is making the Elk Point
COURIER the best paper Union county
ever had.-.1Wora County Standard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Read the advertisements OF the
COURIER carefully and you will save
money.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

J. A. Perkins, of Antiquity, o., was
for thirty years ~needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure of eczema He
was quickly cured by using De- Wits
Witch Hazel Salve the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02
OH, LORD
SHE is THIN

. . , -
The final "E" fell of in q thunde
storm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-12-02

Go to THE COURIER Office for calling
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
~
Just q
Little Pain.

The first touch of Rheumatism Is a
fair warning of much torture to follow.
The little pains which dart through the
body are not so severe at first, possibly a
mere pang, and cause little inconven-
fence, but if the warming is unheeded,
they will multiply rapidly and increase
in severity until they become almost
unbearab1e.
Rheumatism as a rule is much severer
in winter, though many are so afflicted
with it that they are crippled all the
year round. Those who felt its first
touch last year, may be sure that with
the first season of cold or disagreeab1e
weather, the mild pain of last year will
return as a severe one, and become more
and more intense until the disease has
them completely in its grasp.
Being a disease of the blood of the
most obstinate type, Rheumatism can
be cured only by real blood remedy.
No 1iniments or ointnents can possibly
reach the disease. Swift's Specific
Is. S. S. is the only cure for Rheuma-
tism, because it is the only blood remedy
that goes down to the very bottom of all
obstinate blood troubles, and cures cases
which other remedies cannot reach.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
A GOOD IDEA.

In New York paper we read an &C.
count of what the members of the W. c.
T. U. were doing in western field. 1t
might not be practicable here, but it GER
tainly would be to the advantage of some
it we could have the same law en-
acted-that boys under the age of Is
should be at their homes after O'Clock,
and all parents, guardians and keepers
of such should be fined not to exceed
$40 for each time their boys were found
on the street after that hour, which was
designated as the ringing of the ''cur-
few" officers of the town or city being
empowered to detain any and all not
sent for special or important errands,
found on the street after the ringing of
the bell. If every parent, or those hay
ing charge of the young, were made to
feel they would be fined if they didn't
look after them and know where they
were and what doing, many would be
spared the anguish brought to those
homes for deeds committed by the boy g
after 9.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
WARREN.
CHURCH WISE.
bicycle.

Rev Mr. Gardner was home on Sunday
and preached in his old pulpit from
Proverbs IA 3, ''Fools make mock of
sim" He explained the use of the word
fools as meaning not idiotic persons, but
wicked and carnal persons; those who
do not care God or the Bible. He show
ed the folly of making a mock of sin
from the fact that we CANNOT alter the
nature of it. 1t is sin and will ever re-
main that accursed thing which God
hates. Its consequences cannot be
averted. The wages of sin is death.
The wicked shall be turned into hell and
all the nations forget God. We should
not make light of sin ourselves because
our eternal interest is at stake. We
should not make light of sin by regard
ing the SCOTS of Others. We should so
walk that those who mock at sin, shall
have no occasion given them to mock at
our righteousness. Noah by his obedi-
ence to God condemned the old world
and became heir of the righteousness
which is by faith. By his religion he
saved his own house and condemned sthe
security and vain confidence.of the anti.
delusians. Daniel lived life above re-
proach as prime minister in Babylon.
His enemies could find nothing against
him except by his fidelity to his religion,
concerning the law of his God" We
are TO live so the Christianity we profess
may be above reproach and in no sense
be put to shame in the house of its
friends. 1t is too true that the wicked
have made it an excuse for living in sin
by the ungodly conduct of the votaries
of christianity, because the pure and
unadulterated coin of holy religion is
counterfeited. If you make a mock of
sin, the just conclusion reached is that
you live in sin yourself. If you live in
sin you must be overwhelmed with its
awful consequences. 1.-THE wages of
sin is DEATH" Religion is sthing of too
great moment to be trified with, nor
can it be with impunity.
Two persons attended the Litchfeld
Northwest conference at East Canaan on
Thursday, October %, and reported
very interesting meeting. The u
churches were fairly represented and be-
side the home talent, nuggets from the
foreign field were presented by Rev J. R.
Roberts of North China mission. Our
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
WOODBURY..
DEATH OF ALFRED BIRCH.

Death with steady hand Is abroad in
our community, taking now an infant or
an adult, and now, one of our oldest cit
liens. He is no respecter of persons.
The latest to be called was our old friend,
Alfred Birch, who died October 10, at
Bridgeport, aged 81, at the residence of
his daughter, Mrs Alvord. He had been
in failing health for several years, and
had been tenderly cared for by his daugh.
ter, to whom he was greatly attached.
Mr. Birch was man endowed with much
strength Of intellect, and decided likes
and dislikes. He was much employed in
settling estates, sitting on commissions,
and was county commissioner for
Lttchfield county. He was an honest
man, and when his clear mind decided
the right course to be pursued, be was
un6inching in his adherence to it. He
was the firmest and most constant of
friends. Nothing could influence him
to forsake one. In his character of
friend, his death causes a personal loss
to the writer ever to be remembered
He was good neighbor to all, a genial
comp lnion, and was interested in any,
thing that seemed to him to be for the
public good. Undertaken Linsley went
to Watertown and took charge of the re-
mains, and the funeral service was at
tended in the North cemetery, Rev Mr.
Wyckoff officiating. He leaves two
daughters, Mrs Mum and Mrs Alvord of
Bridgeport, and numerous friends to
mourn his loss.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

were held in the North church on Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock.
Benjamin Richards of West Winsted
was in town, last week, looking after his
newly acquired property.
Halloween Cor rather the night pre-
vious), was merrily observed by the pu-
pills and friends of Parker Academy on
Saturday evening, where all the funny
things were said and done that the mind
of young America could invent. Jack
o'lanterns were the decorations, and
some people found them ornamentiDg
their front doors and perches on Sun
day morning. Sunday evening the
"other set" were out; gates being car
ried off and pickets torn from fences and
other mean depredations made on others
property.
Rev Mr. Moore of the Home Missionary
society spoke to the congregation at the
North church, Sunday morning. He
spoke of the support given from that
society to INDECENT pastors and their
widows and daughters; and how much
they needed funds. He was quite terse
and interesting, keeping his watch in
front of him, lest he should take more
than the allotted time.
| Mrs Bennett Judd from Watertown
turned q wheel under on Painter Hill
borrowing vehicle to return. Miss
McBurney had an experience, too, the
wagon going over her arm. No serious
injury was done.
Mrs w. II. Roswell, whose life hal
been hanging on a thread as it were, II
reported as being more comfortable.
C. c. Mitchell has moved to Mrs Har
riet Galpin's house that Miss Susan Peel
vacated short time ago.
Mr. and Mrs G. P. Crane are in Water
bury with their son, George.
Mrs E. W. Pond was in town, las
week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
SOUTHVILLE.
PERSONAL JOTTINGs.
her visit in Lee


Mrs S. Couch and Mrs Walter Hine
of Worthwhile were the guests of Mrs E.
w. Smith last week.
D. r. Barnum is confined to the house
with his eyes. He had the misfortune
while working at carpenter work in
Brookfieli to get saw-dust into them.
He is under the care of DR. Griswold of
Brookfield.
A. G. Baker of Hawleyville delivered
furniture to different parties in this
place, last week.
Mrs G. W. Northrop and daughter
we're in Danbury, Monday.
W. Roe and family of Brookfield was
at S. F. Clark's Sunday.
A number in this place are suffering
with colds.
Mrs Laura Welton entertained Mrs 81.
Jessup of Bridgewater and Mrs 81.
Hotchkiss of Norwalk recently.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

On Monday night we had copious rain,
much needed one, too. No rain for
six weeks to speak of, has caused every
thing to become dry.
Hon Charles Cothren died Friday
night at his home in Red Bank, N. j.,
at the age of Is years. He was BROTH
er of Lawyer Cothren of this town. He
was native of Maine, but spent all his
business life after graduating at Bow
dom college in New Jersey, where he
was very popular in business and official
life.
Francis Dawson has purchased a build
ing lot near his present residence, and
will commence the building of new
house at once.
L. E. Dawson has purchased number
of building lots north of F. p. Smiths
blacksmith shop and the foundation has
been laid for tenement house on the lot
corner of Cam avenue and West Main
street.
A. E. Knox has rented the Cogs we'll
place and will take possession as soon as
vacated by G. E. Winton.
Presiding Elder North held quarterly
conference at the Methodist church, last
week.
c. E. Winton expects to spend the
winter in the South.
George j. Capewell of Hartford has
been the guest of his cousin, j. E. Cape
well. Mr. Capewell is the,inventor of the
horse shoe nail, so popular with black
smiths.
The trolley started with the last Sec
ton of horse sheds which have been
moved. They were decorated with flags
and were moved with such ease one
might have imagined ir really was the
the trolley, only for it's load and speed.
But they all went through the Narrows
o. K, and when completed on their
foundation at noon dinner was an
nounced as being served from the church
parlors to the laborers, which the ladies
of the neighborhood had prepared for
them. It was very kind and thoughtful
on the part OF rhe ladies and much ap.
preciated by the men who were there at
work. The ladies Gas they always do),
had grand four course spread, and no
doubt had heard the saying, 1.-THE way
to mans heart is through his stom-
ach.'
The funeral services OF Mrs Annie
Driver, youngest daughter OF Sidney
scoville, who died in Prospect, last week,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
MADAM RUMoR BUSY.

Madam Rumor is busy as ever. Among
some OF the things she is whispering
are: wedding Bells,' will soon peal
forth for brides In both north, south and
west parts OF the towns. Also that Mr.
Averill ID to build nice house on the
lot south of Ell. E. Hitchcock's shop. and
that the owner Of the stage route be-
tween here and Pomeraug Valley is to
put ON full dedged stage We should
think she would be kept busy telling the
news.
DEATH or MRS MARGARET HoTcHKIss
BAKER.
Mrs Margaret Hotchkiss Baker, aged
rs, OF New Fork, native Of Woodbury..
daughter OF the late Josiah Hotehkiss,
departed this life last week, and was
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

j. C. Berry, one of the best known
citizens of Spencer, No., testifies that he
cured himself of the worst kind of piles
by using few boxes DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. He had been troubled with
piles for over thirty years and had used
many different kinds OF so-called cures
but DeWitt's was the one that did the
work and he will verify this statement
IL any one wishes to write him. e. T.
Hawley, Newtown; s. C. Bull, Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; b.
Hawley g. Co., Stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05
WEST CORNWALL
A PRETTY HOME WEDDING

Never was there a fsirer day thar
Wednesday, October q, when the fam
lily and relatives of Miss B. Hart and
David F. Smith met at the brides home
to solemnize the wedding of the young
couple, at high noon, by Rev E. o
Dyer of Sharon. After the ceremony a
bounteous feast was served. The pres
ents were numerous a nd useful, includ-
ing sewing machine, lamp, table linen,
castor, cake basket, quite sum of mon
ey and large family Bible. The young
couple left for tour to New York and
other places. They will live in Sharon,
where pretty home, newly furnished
awaits them.
Miss Mary Beck has returned from be-
visit in Southport and Yalesville.
From the looks of things around the
village, Sunday morning, we Judge that
Saturday night was Halloween.
Walter Hart of Colchester was home
to attend his sisters wedding.
Mrs E. r. Wheeler of Pawling, n. Y,
Is visiting at the Mansion House.
Smith & Sons have unloaded car load
of Western New York potatoes.
N. s. Carlisle of St Charles, Ill was
in town, last week.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Nickerson are Wis
iting their son, Alfred, at South Norwalk
Miss E. r. Dawson has returned from
her visit in Lee.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1897-11-05

noyed by hunters trespassing upon her
lands, and shooting her favorites, the
beautiful grays, even coming close to
her house. They had better be careful
In the future,
Mr. and Mrs Henry M. Bronson will
celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary
November 9. All are cordially invited
to attend.
w. and FL. Bronson have just finished
painting and making repairs on Mary
Somers' tenement house. They have
also been making repairs on Mrs Hannah
Bronson's house.
Henry M. Bronson is framing his hors e
barn and will probably raise it this week.
Ralph Seymour is drawing stone and as
sisting in the stone work.
William N Bronson is giving his house
a new coat of paint.
Miss Emma Beers has just finished
painting her tenement house and out
buildings, Painters Ford and johnson
doing the work.