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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02
Stole q Thousand Pounds of Wool

G- b Hurt prosperous farmer of
near Shannondale. has just been made
the victim of the most peculiar theft
that ever came within our knowledge.
A few weeks ago he sheared his fine
flock Of Cots wool sheep and stored
the clippings, some 1000 pounds of
wool, in the loft of his barn, as has
been his custom, until he could effect
a sale, and without any thought of the
thief that carries away by night Mon
day of last week one of the members
of a Keytesville firm examined the
wool, aud agreed with Mr.. Hurt 20
take the full amount at i6 cents per
pound 1t was permitted to remain
where u was then stored until sacks
could Se ordered in which to ship it.
Mr. Hurt paid no more attention to
his wool until last Friday, when ne
made the astoun ling discovery that
the entire amount had disappeared TO
the last fleece. II was most certainly
stolen, but by whom and how the thief
" IS able to get away with a large
wagon load of wool without attracting
attention or suspicion are the questions
that puzzle the loser. Mr.. Hurt at
once sent notice to all neighboring
towns in which the thief would likely
try to dispose of his plunder, Offering
$40 reward for the recovery Of the
vol or the apprehension of the ,hieE.
rs yet he has received no word OF
either. The bcldncss and remarkable
success of the theft is without paraE-
lei. Who win now say that some dss-
pera.e cuss may not yet succeed N
stealing that heretofore supposedly us--
stealable syncle-a Ied-hot siovez
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02
Mirrixxe Licenses.

Earl Jackson and Miss Jennie
Swizer, both Of Mcndon; T. A. Shoe
maker OF Haasden add Miss Matte
Hendrix Of i-zgonda; Chas Biere and
Miss Uetta Sanders, both OF EoreS,
Green, Z. D.. MiIlcr and Miss Minnie
Meyer, bo;a oi Brunswick; WA.
Humphrey sad Yrs. Ida KesSier, both
OF Dalton; Fred Teck o: Salisbury and
Miss Minnie Norelock Of Sh,1Boa-
dale
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02
Arosher Chapter oa Fines.

AE0fhes Chapter oa Fines
The last Characteristic jsckass ac,
OF the editos OF the Charlton County
RerxsTres consists of his sticking I6s
polluted probosc.s into n democratic
family affair. and at the same time
vociferousiy braying. II told you so. =
Two weeks ago the COUNTER ~as
given information, through Pusecuf-
my Attorney J. a. Col.et, that quite a
uumber Of parties, who had been fined
ia either justices courts or IN cucui,
court, had not paid Their hnc<--z;
49, ss-69ss siss fsoSsds s..rti.e- -oaaa2
OF the county clerk showed
In commenting on the article, the
RsfKSliaGz says that the COURIER in-
cidentaly raped the index fingers Of
the county clerk for not marking GER
tain fines satisfied" Here. "Br'er''
Fenstemaker exposes his ignorance.
The county clerk had no right to
show that any of the fines had been
satisfied until they had been so GER
tilted to him, and as no such certihca-
tion had been made, there was moth
ing to indicate that any of the fines
mentioned in the COURIER two weeks
ago had been paid Mr.. Edwards
has done all tina; could be expected of
.him-his whole duty.
Under the law, all of these delin-
quent fines were charged against some
towush'P constable or the then acting
sheriff. and Tor which they and their
securities are held liable for the pay
ment into the county treasury.
The CoURIER, believing thzt the
right kind Of Democratic paper can
only defend its parry rs long as the
afairs entrusted to It's party's Official
keeping are conducted IN n thoroughly
business-hke, impartial and homes;
manner, demanded that there be q
Of these delinquent fines,
and IN this demand we we're heartily.
seconded by Mr.. COIlet, Who at the
same time signi6ed his intention of
pressing upon the oountv court the
importance of n settlement at their
uext sitting.
The IouRisR has no reason to be-
lieve thar the neglect IN adjusting
these delinquent fines was due to dis
honesty or intentional wrong dong on
the part OF any Official against whom
the fines were charged, but rather to
over-indulgenoe to parties who lad
been fined
So Tar rs carrying ousthe law oov-
ering such c1seS, however, whether
the adjustment OF these fines was iu-
territorial or vas caused by o@cial
IcnIency. the reSal; has been the sane
the county eeasury has not been
and criminals have gone
The CIURsEs has every cinilcucc
in.tSe aSiAY oi the comfy eoust and
PtosecHirg Attorney Csl'et % straight
en the books properly, aHi VIC be-
ieve they viii see dfat every one Of
these saes IS paid. either by the par
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02

n
1teodore Rose, who was sentenced
e years in the peniteniiary from
esspiy circuit oouFt tos
kiiii6g Chas- Wells, 4 young s1rmer
living near Boonsboro. while Rose was
acting IN the capacity of Deputy Mar
shaI at GIagow on the night of the grid
of las; November and attempting to
place Wells under arrest. vas captured
by the Pueblo, Colo, police AT the
Fifth Avenue hotel IN that city last
Tuesday morning.
Rose, II will be remembered, took
an appeal tn the state supreme court
after receiving his penitendary SEN
tence Of 10 years for killing Wells, and
it was pending the result of his appeal
to the higher court that Rose made his
escape from the Howard county jail at
Fayette on the night Of June r4th.
When the Pueblo police discovered
the whereabouts Of the Missouri fugi-
tive from justice they went to the
Fifh Avenue hotel and soon found
Rose in the room of Mrs. Nellie Full
Ter, and notified him that he was want
ed, which resulted in an exchange Of
shots between Rose and the officers,
and the inHictiug Of a Resh wound in
Roses left arm, but neither Of the of.
dcers was hurt.
The dispatch from Pueblo giving an
account Of the capture says that Rose
had been haIbored at Denver by his
sister, Mrs McBroom, ever since
June ssnd-
Shortly after bis escape from jail at
Fsyette a letter was found that Rose
had written during his incarceration in
the county bastile, and in which he
made the claim that he did not shoot
Wells. bur said that during the scuffie
his (Rose's) pistol was kaoc<ed out o.
his hand. He also said some one
handed him another pistol, but de-
clared that he made no attempt to use
the weapon: Rose further stated In
this letter that he was a friend of
Wells. and had no desire to kill him.
While Rose denied il was he who fred
the fatal shot, he avowed that he did
not know who did the shooting.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02
Cysmiaai Afsffers.

Henry r. Parish pleaded guilty in
Squire VIM. Clark's court at West
vile last Wednesday to stealing a pis-
tol from Robt Sportsman, and was
fined SIS and costs for the petty theft.
In default OF payment of his fine and
costs young Parish was brought to
KeytesvilIe and lodged in jail where
he vii tarry for the next IS days.
asS<aAs>x.Ezzs,sss : s..;:s.sz.sssssss.x..;;
Joe Soor;sman and Arthur Sports
man were tried by jury in Squire
Clark's court the same day, found
guilty and each fined 81 and costs for
disturbing the peace of Mrs. Margaret
Bramer and family of near Westville
on June 10Th. Both Of the defendants
felt aggrieved' by the verdict of the
jury, and took an appeal to circuit
court.
Joe Sportsman, Andy Sportsman,
James Holt and Lewis Carson, who
were charged with disturbing the
peace of Mrs. Bramer and family on
June Ie;h, when their case was called
before Squire Clark last Wednesday.
Joe Sportsman, Holt and Carson made
application for and were granted a
change of venue to Squire J. t. Rob
inson's court Andy Sportsman en-
tered plea Of guiitys before Squire
Clark and was fined 81 and costs.
Each Of the following parties was
fined s. 50 and costs In Mayor Knaus'
court last Friday morning, and are now
working out their fine and costs on the
streets: George Wilson. for being
drunk and disordetIy, Sam Gauss, col,
for disturbing The peace at the circus
THURSDAY night; Ernest Lewis; COL, for
fighting Elmer Johnson, col. johnson
was also arrested, but the case against
him was dismissed
-
Prosecuting ATTORNEY Collet goes to
CockreIl township next Monday to
look after the interests Of the state in |
having Johnson Burnett bosind over to |
keep the peace. 1t seems that Bur-
nett has been making lfe 4 burden for
old man Oliver Mcdonnell by threat
ening, quarreling, etc, and NJ. Nc
DonnelI thinks the naughty young man
ought to be placed under a bond to
have himself. The cas-. wiz come up
for trial before Squire E. A. Chap
man
When the case Of the state of Mis-
souri, against Nathan Parks, James !.
Barnes and ]. g. Griaen, charged with
Ies2lss By hunting Or .. Il. Buning-
tons enclosures, was called VI Squire
John BaYne's cozrt m CockreT town
ship 'ast Tuesday, Parks and Barnes
pleaded guilty and were fined 81, each,
and trimmings. GIifen pleaded notl
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1897-07-02
HERBERT WHITE,
MEMS FURiNLSHER.
NO.

guilty, and the case against him was
continued until Monday, July 9Th
He gave bond for his appearance at
that time.
John Moore. Chas. Noah ard WIZ
Putnam, the three men, who, upon the
affidavit of Pleasant Hicks, we're
charged with cutting timber on land
belonging to E F. Chapman. which
'ffeks mad ieazed. appeAsd 5efo. e j
Squire E. a. Chapman in Cockreif
township last Tuesday for trial, but
their case was continued until next
Monday, July sth- We understand
that the three defendants agreed to-
plead guilty-at least they promised
Prosecuting Attorney Collet they would
so plead-but when the day for their
trial arrived they "crawfshed.n As
Mr.. Collet failed to put in his appear
anoe, that day did not bring the tex
rors they supposed it would and they
made BLUFF that they were ready fer
trial, heace the case was continued
until next Monday at the expense Of
the state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

cess. Among the characters represent
ed was the UNION COUNTY COURIER
by Miss Iva Erwin. Her dress was en-
tirely made of copies of the COURIER.
While a large sailor collar graced the
neck of the lady. On the back OF the
collar was printed the name of this
paper. The costume was unique and
the young lady presented picture that
won the admiration OF all. The only
regret we have about the matter was
our inability to be at that dance and
enjoy few waltzes with so captivating
a partner.
One of the largest social gatherings
of several seasons was witnessed at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Main
one mile north of town, on Wednesday
evening. Their very large and COM
modious home was thrown open upon
receipt of the information that the citi-
zens and their wives we're preparing to
bonn bard their place with their pres
ence. And such jolly time they had!
Every body made it point to enjoy his
or herself to their utmost, while Mr..
and Mrs. Main, assisted by Mesdames.
Geo. Main, Geo. Hasson, Don Franklin,
III. A. Franklin, and Miss Cora Main,
managed and provided for the enter
tainment OF 20 or 80 guests present.
The lunch was delightful, and proved
equal to the anticipations of the most
particular. 1t was long after o'clock
when the company broke up. All were
taken for Il sleigh ride both going and
coming, and this feature added not a
little TO the rare happiness of the event.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
First Pub. Feb. %
NOTICE
OF chattel Mortgage Sale.

Whereas. Ole Peterson did on July %, 1895,
make execute and deliver to James NJ. TalcOtt
guardian OF Jas. NJ. Chamberlain his two
prOmmisory notes, one being for So. 40 due
November LIST 1896, and the other for 4l22 40
Que November LIST. 1886, both drawing interest
at 8Ear cent drOm date and 10 per cent IL not
,,aid when, due, and whereas the said Ole Peter
son did at the same time, In. order to secure the
payment OF said notes, execute and deliver to
said James M. TalcOtt. guardian Of Jas. M.
Chamberlain, certain mortgage whereby he
mortgaged certain property described in said
mortgage rs follows, viz: One barn and granary
14x24 feet and situated on the northwest quarter
OF the southwest quarter Of section eleven (i1,)
In township ninety three t93 Of range fifty (5O)
west Of the fifth p. NJ. in Union county. south
Dakota, and also certain other property not now
Il, be found. which mortgage was duly filed In
the office Of the register OF deeds Of Union
county. South Dakota on July 29th, 1895, and,
whereas, default has been made In the payment
OF said notes. and there Is now due and owing
on said notes the sum of $3.50 go, and the said
mortgage being the owner and holder Of said
notes and MORTGAGE notice Is herebs given that
said mortgage Will be f0reclosed by a sale Of
to the highest bidder for cash at the front door
Of the court house In Elk Point. s. d., on Satur-
day. March 6. 1897, at O'Clock p m. to satisfy
said amount SO due with all ACQUIRING costs OF
foreclosure and sale.
Dated Elk Point, South Dakota, February, q,
1857.
JAMES NJ. TALcorT, GUARDIAN
OF JAS. M. CHAMBERLAIN,
Mortgage.
Il. c. ERICSSON,
Attorney. 2w
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
A JOKING REPORTER.
The Sioux City Journal Perpetrates a
Joke on the Editor Of The Courier.

The Sioux City Journal Perpetrates a
Joke on the Editor Of The Courier.
1t is intensely amusing how some OF
the reporters OF the metropolitan press
work up ''stuff' to amuse their readers.
The following is from the Sioux City
Journal and while it is a good story it
lacks many of the points of truthful
ness. However We reproduce it that
our readers may laugh as we'll as the
Journal readers:
Hon. A. O. Ringsrud, late candidate
of the republican party for governor Of
South Dakota against Gov. Lee and w.
T. Buchanan we're at the Mondamin
last night. They arrived from Elk
Point just as the evening papers APP
peared on the streets. The Times ex-
clusively prints a story about the res
ignation o. Consul General Lee. At the
head OF the first column on the first
page was the line, lice Will Resign"
Mr.. Ringsrud and Mr.. Buchanan came
walking up the streets carrying their
grips, and the latter purchased q copy
of the Times. The two had been talk
ing South Dakota politics, Kyle, Kilt.
ridge, Lee and the others. When Mr..
Buchanan glanced over the first page
| of the Times and saw that headline he
| dropped his grip and gasped, "Holv
smoke. Look at this"
| 'It was evident from Mr.. Buchanan's
manner that he was excited. Mr..
Isingsrud saw this, and reached for the
paper. That astonishing line made
him jump even higher than it had his
secretary.
els the man crazy?' was his observa.
ton.
Then they read the pyramid in ths
head: "The United states Consul Gen
eral at Havana Not Upheld by Cleve
land"
| "A look that wss full Of reproach TO:
the writer Of that head. came into thei
eyes. Silently they passed through
the lobby and into = long, beautifull,
lighted room, and BILLY Buck' calles
for two memory killers
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
Senator Kyle Says He Will Act as
Heretofore.
PopUlIST MACHINE DENOUNCED
Secured Control Of the Party...Nhile
Faithful to His Convictions He win In
Minor Matters RENE mber Republicans.

PIERRE, Feb. Ex-senator Kyle to-
night gave out to the press the follow
ing address:
To THE PEOPLES PARTY OF SOUTH DA-
il: view of the fact that have been aided in
my reelection by republican votes, l deem 1t
proper to say that have in no way surrendered
my views upon public questions I shall In the
future, as In the past, advocate and defend my
honest convictions on questions OF national pol
icy. The misfortune OF the popultst party is
that though having strong majority in the
several weeks frutless efforts were made to this
end. hut through Jealousy. malice and corrupt
combinations 1t became plainly apparent that
session II assistance did MT come from the re-
publican party. Help came from the Iepubi-
cans nut there was no SO called deal Or cOmprO-
ces could continue popullst In good party
standing, butthe corrupt influence and the pow
erful machine installed in the party have, regard
and yenomous and false personal attacks, at
tempted in theinterest of a small clique Of new
found allies, to thwart my reelection and have
to found. This deny their right to do I shall
continue to advocate my convictions on all pub.
he questions during my six years term and in
minor matters trust shall not prove migrate
full to the large body Of men to whom l am in
debted for reelection. The 'pulist party has 9
mission e. perform in South nadota. Divested
a grand future but under the present dictator
ship REORGANIZATION and defeat already stxres 1t
In the face My wishes are that cliques and
combinations may be relegated t., the rear and
that the people may rule. JAMES II. KYLE.
The republicans and other friends of
Senator Kyle held an informal recep-
ton tonight at which addresses we're
made by Congress man Picker, Senator
Glass, Senator Case, Representatives
Burke, Dollard and Greeley, Judges
Burt, Senator Kyle and others.
Maj. Picker and other republicans
all repudiated the idea that there had
been any barter ond sale.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
Wantod.

One energetic lady or gentleman in
each county to sell our new attach.
ment. Makes any lamp equal to cleo
trio light. Every agent c0ining money.
Sample post paid 50 cents. Circular
free. Don't delay write today. Turner
& Blanchard, IS South Fourth ST.,
Minneapolis, Mimi. Exclusive agents
for Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Kelly the grocer is the exclusive
agent for Indian Tea. Get . sample
package free.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Boiled cider and sweet apples at
Riugsrud Mercantile Go.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

To our patrons and the public. From
and after January LIST, 1897, all goods
purchased Of us to the amount Of $40
must be accompanied by cash, 80 and
up to S25 by note to relia Die parties,
e25 and upby note with approved &C.
curity. NJ. A. MOORE q GO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
TIME TABLE

C.. M. d. ST. F.. Railway.
EAsr--PasSengers.
No, Chicago and Sioux City Leave 80 III
No. Chicago, $. City and Georgia - 4l5 N
No IO4 - - .O5 m
EAsT-Freight
No % Sioux City stock Leave 1l25 m
No "a sioux City and Chicago. 4:3O m
WEsTPassenger.
No. I Mitchell and Yankton. :. Leave 1915 a m
NOs3 YanktOn. ............... .......- - 5:55 y NJ
wEsT-Freight.
No GO Way freight .-.-......-L Leave S:25 m
NORTH.
No. 1Ot St Paul. Seattle and Sioux
Falls passenger. ........ Leave 1000 m
No. 90 Way freight ,...---............ ll:55 III
*Daily except Monday.
.Daly except saturday.
other trains daily except Sunday.
Tickets for sale to any point on the globe
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Forty bars Of Standard soap for 81 al
P. L. Kelly's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Gents buy your winter underware q
Kally's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Call for anything in Bread and Cake
line at City Bakery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Buy your hats, caps, gloves and shoe
of P. =. Kelly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
THE COURIER.

THE COURIER Is mailed regularly to
its subscribers until definite order to
discontinue Is received and all arrears
arc paid.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

A fresh line Of Bread, Cookies and
Cake at City Bakery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25

Corrected Every Thursday Noon.

Hogs 81. oo(aes.
Wheat, 55c(056
Butter 1Oc(0l2c
Eggs 1Oc.
Cattle $2.259$2. so.
Oats l2c
Hay "a.
Barley l5c(G2Oc.
Flax SEC.
Corn, new, &c
Corn, old, l2c,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
nfa,l
Notice

To trade furniture for fresh cows or
other young stock. VIM. EsLICK.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
Your Portrait Free.

Yoar Portrait Free.
Enlarged from any picture you de-
sire, either in crayon and ink or water
colors. Ask for q ticket at Ringsrud's
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-02-25
! 'lNAFORE
1t the Opera. House, Tuesday,
March 7, 1897.


at the opera house on Tuesday evening
next by home talent. The following is
the cast of characters.
Rt Hon. Sir Joseph-K. C. b.. Carl Anderson
Sdpt GyIcoIdii Joseph nenklil
ndipi hdckStTdW. ~. LuIkln
DSk Dtducy DiAuO
BOb 3eckeI NJ. norman
Tom Tucker ......... Philip Comfy
!Om fsoWlln ..--..-...-----:. $3.50 UlysSis ESlick
Josephine Mrs. &. o. d Reilly
Little Butter Cup. Miss. Agnes BOvee
Hebe.. ......................-Mi Miss. Jennie BOvee
Full chorus OF twenty-five voices, Marines, Sis
tiers, Cousins and Aunts
This opera has been awarded the
greatest success of any comic opera yet
produced, having run for two hundred
and eighty-five successive nights in
New York City. 1t is full of bright
ana pleasing music from start to finish
including, solos, duets, trios, quartetta
and choruses. Entertainment begins
at Sp. m. Admission Is cents, chill.
dren Is cents. No reserve seats.