Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-07-15
Mount Hope.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

was welcomed by every one we have
talked with on the subject.
We got delightful shower OF rain
Saturday morning, which refreshed
the crops and people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Mills. of West
field, Ia.., visited at our castle II couple
of days last week.
On account of the funeral at the
church Saturday, the Gassman we'd
residence.
G. J. johnson was very i'll of stomach
trouble last week, and is still under
the care of physician. Dr. Hayden,
of Alcester. is In attendance.
A. G. johnson and daughter, Annie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Naslund, Aaron johnson and
the Anderson Brothers, of Akron,
came up to the decentralization
wedding.
Lief VS.. Olson is the title of case in
Justice court before Judge Olson in
Big Springs township which is set for
the 18th.
From reports current it appears that
they are having considerable excite
ment in Virginia township of late.
Emil Olsen and Oscar Hail rented a
farm from one Mrs. Lief. and during
the spring the boys gave the landlady
permission To occupy part OF the
house 1t seems Thai the house was
not large enough TO hold two families,
even though one WAS composed of a
lone widow and the other compris. d
two young bachelors with no desire
for Office or natrimony, and there has
been " war Of words continually until
Of late they have invoked the strong
arm Of the law. The landtady got the
worst OF the first round in Judge
Smythe's court at the county seat last
week. in which she was held to the
grand jury. This week she has a civil
action before S. Olson, Esq, in Big
Springs township. Ii the old lady and
the boys continue in this strain until
the end of the lease, next March, we
will probably be able 10 write con-
tinued story for several months, giving
our readers chapter every week.
Married-At the residence of Peter
Shoulberg, on Saturday, July 10, 1897,
Henning Gassman and Miss Hannah
Peterson were united in marriage. Rev.
o. w. FERN, OF Sioux City, officiating.
1t was about O'Clock in the after
noon when the orchestra chimed forth
the strains of the wedding march an
nOuncing the approach Of .the wedding
party, which soon entered the spacious
parlOrs of the Shoulbergs' elegant
residence, where the twain were
quickly made one. The bride wore
u neat cream cashmere gown with
bridal wreaths and train, while the
maids wore white. The groom and
best men wore the conventional black.
The maids were Misses Hannah Sell
berg, Tine Eastman, Hilma Shoulberg
and Thekla Hanson. The groOmsmen
were Swan and David Anderson, Ernest
Gassman and Hennlng Shoulberg.
After the happy couple received con
CALCULATIONS from the guests, the ban
Quet was served on the lawn and the
evening spent 10 playing games. Mr..
Gassman, who has just taken such an
important step in life, was born in
teen years ago with his parents. He
lost his right arm in an accident when
quite young, which untitled him for
acquired good education, having at
tended college in Minnesota, where he
spent some time as u teacher. The last
four years he lived with his parents in
Charles Mix County, where he held
the office of Register Of Deeds. 1t was
there he met and won the girl who has
become his bride. His family moved
back to Union County recently and
purchased q sfarm, and he joined them
here after the expiration Of his term
of Office last January.
The bride was born in Norway and
came here with her parents several
years ago. They resided in this county
for time, then moved to Charles Mix
County, where they now reside on q
farm near Edgert0n. She is an accom-.
plished farmers daughter, and looked
lovely as bride. She is in every way
worthy of the bright young man whom
she has promised to love and cherish
Mr.. and Mrs. Gassman will make their
home for the present with Mr.. Gass
mans parents on their farm on West
Creek in this county. They start Out
in life with the best wishes OF host
OF friends.
There we're many useful and valuable
presents. OF which We append a list:
Set OF silver knives and forks John and Alfred
Erickson and =. w, iiarker.
Rocking chair-~.)ohnsoH Bros, of Akron
RO king chair Mr.. and Mrs q. Runbeck
Set knives ami forks-Lena, Gena and Ed John
son.
Pair towels Mr. and Mrs Hans johnson.
Pair silver napkin rings Mr.. and Mrs. L, j
Reeves.
Silver butter dish Mr. and Mrs. +. N.,slund.
Silver berry spoon Hannah Seliberg, Mary C.
and Esther q. Peterson.
Teapot and dish--,julii and Helen Thompson.
Oatmeal set Miss Ida Anderson
Glass set Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Anderson
Glass water set-Mr and Mrs. John A. Erick.
son.
Berry dish-August and Selma Erickson
l.air pillows, Two sets cases MIR. and Mrs. and
julia Thompson.
Chenille table spread and two towels Mr.. and
Mrs. Lars Erickson.
Bedspread. AIr. and Mrs. +. Moberg
Bedspread - Hannah Anderson aud Hannah
LindbiOm.
ROcker-Mr. and Mrs. A. c.. johnson.
Wardrobe Mrs A. Hanson.
Center table-Miss Thekla Hanson.
Waffle irons Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson
r. q. Wiberg .... .~...........-..,. So 90
Anderson Bros Is OO
MI. and Mrs. J. Il. Erickson .... 49, 50
j. n. Dahiin .-.....,...........,. M
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Sellberg ...---..s..-.- OH
VIM Erickson No
j. "A. Peterson .......... 4 Ol