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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
MURDER AT HiLLSOALE, IND.
James Mclaughlin Shoots and Kills
Joseph Robson.

JOsCp1 1SOUSUn.
At Hillsdale, Ind, on Sunday James
Mclaughlin shot and instantly killed
Joseph Robson of Montezuma. McLaugh-
lin, although not drinking man, had
gone to Montezuma for night out Nc
when, without provocation, the former
drew revolver and fred three bullets
into Robson's breast. Mclaughlin then
backed out Of the saloon and made his
escape. One report is that Mclaughlin
had sworn to take the life of man who
had caused McLaughlin's father to COM
nit murder, and Robson was mistaken for
that man. Mclaughlin married a rich
woman several years ago and has since
been spending money recklessIy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Lucky Applicants for Of.ice.

The Republican state central committee
has published the names of applicants for
federal appointments which they have en-
dorsed. The following men will be ap-
pointed: i. &. Kennedy of Eureka. United
States marshal; Frank Morris of Trip.
receiver of the Mitchell land office; John
E. Harding of Edgerton, Indian agent at
lankton Agency; L. b. Burns of Mitchell,
register OF Mitchell land office; Joseph
Donahue of Pierre, register of Pierre land
Office; Charles \. Blake of Washington,
receiver OF Huron land office; John Vest
danl OF Huron, register Of Huron land
office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Reward Offered for the Robbers.

The Butte County Bank of Belle Fourche
has offered reward of 81, 500 for the ar
rest OF the four members of the party
which attempted to rob the bank on June
% and are still at large. These men are
George Curre, Harve Ray and two Roberts
brothers. Two sheritfs from South Dakota,
Sheriff Pattou of Natrona County and
Sheriff Sproal of johnson County, together
with number of stock detectives, are
looking for the robbers
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Members OF Mt. Tacoma Exploring
Party RenOrt On Their Trim

Party Report on Their Trip.
The first party to return from the Maza-
mas expedition to the summit sf Mt.
Tacoma has arrived at Tacoma, Wash.
The advance party Of FIVE to break the way
experienced many dangers, and report the
ascent and return more difficult this year
than ever before. AT times the steel points
of an Alpenstick could not be made to
hold, 50 hard was the ice, and the climbers
were forced to leap from point to point
taking chances on securing a safe foot
hold.
H. c. Ainslee and Walter Rogers of
Portland lost their way in returning from
Camp Muir. Each was precipitated into
an icy ravine, from which they escaped
with great difficulty, II. l.. Pittock, presi-
dent Of the Mazamas, had a narrow escape
from an awful death az Gibraltar rock.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Goes Insane Over RELIGION.

Miss Bertha Swartz of Barkston has
been adjudgcd insane by the Yank,on
County board of insanity and committed
to the state insane hospital. Miss Swartz
has lately been in hospital in Sioux City
for medical treatment and while there her
mind succumbed to the strain of years of
i'll health. She had left Sioux City for her
home, but it became necessary to take her
from the train at Yankton. She is insane
upon the subject of religion. She is sis
ter to Miss Mary Swartz the evangelist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
WARLlkE MOVE BY TURKEY.

Fleet of Ten Battleships Sent to the
Island of Crete.
Three Turkish ironclads left the Dar-
danelles Tuesday evening. A dispatch
from the Dardanelles announces that q
second division Of the Turkish. feet con-
sisting Of seven warships commanded by
Hari Pasha has sailed for Crete. Fears
are expressed that it may lead to col
waters, in view of the announcement of
foreign admirals that they had decided to
oppose by force the landing Of Turkish re-
Inducements.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
&. A. r. ENCAMPMENr
Commander Clark Gives Some Point.
ers to Old Soldiers.

General order No. g issued bv ca, ~
Clark, commander of the department, - =.
South Dakota e. A. r., contains y,Irah,'
information for old soldiers and chs
contemplating attending the national an
campment at Buffalo on August 23.os
Gen. Clark says: ~
"The national encampment of the Gran,
Army of the Republic to be held the 90 30
of August, promises to be the praa,oo.
event of the season. Seventy-6ye thnn
sand old soldiers are expected to he in ~.
great parade. The South Dakota denar.
ment has selected the Northwestern ana
the Lake Shore lines as their ot.icia, ron,a
Through trains from all principal points in
South Dakota to Buffalo without chance
Sleeper accommodations provided -.
low rates whenever desired, of which eorl,s
notice must be given Col. f. C. Waiton
assistant adjutant general, Huron, Com,
rades going over the E!khorn and Mis-
souri, Valley line from the Black lius Nv
over the Milwaukee lines in the southsrr
part OF the department, will purchase
tickets over the Lake Shore line and in;n
the headquarters train at Chicago. Ada
5000 to the cost of ticket from your q.
ton to Chicago and you have the full e
for the round trip. Tickets good to return
until September 2. Commander Clad 10
visiting posts and reunions wherever nos.
sible. and everywhere the New York yet.
Grams are saying: 1T is our last chance r.
visit our old home; we are going MANY
OF their comrades from other states, as vol,
as the citizens generally, are going With
Them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Prisoners Make Their Escape.

The three prisoners confined in the
county Jail at Parker all made their escape
Monday night and up to Thursday had
not been recaptured. Sheriff Anderson
was in Yankton and Deputy Ben Peters
gave the trio their supper ard as he sup
posed locked them in their cells In the
morning the cell doors were open and the
prisoners gone. From the way the locks,
ETC., were destroyed, either one of the
prisoners or one of their friends must have
been left in the corridor over night
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Fish Hatchery for the Hills.

Herman Van Boyer, special agent for
the United States fish commission, closed
transaction last week for nine acre
tract Of land at Spearfish for site upon
which to build a government fish hatchery.
The site is on the farm of John Johnston,
one mile above the town on Speariish
Creek. The price paid for the land and
water right was $1,000. The appropriation
made by congress for this hatchery was
$50 GOO
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Danyiile, ILL.,, a Dry Town.

Everyone Of the forty-two saloons in
Danville, H., are closed. The Liquor
Dealers Association petitioned the city
council Thursday night to lower the
license from $500 to 5000, and threatened to
close their places on a refusal. The coun-
Gil refused, and Monday morning every
saloon in the city was closed. 1t was the
day for the renewal of licenses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
10 Test the Peldlnr I.a,H

r. NJ. Thomas, acting in behalf of the
travelling merchants and peddlers, has
called meeting of those interested at the
the Parker House, Sioux Falls. on August
II, at which time it is proposed to effect an
organization for the purpose of getting ii
decision of the courts upon the validity Of
an act OF the last legislature requiring that
licenses be paid for the privilege of solicit
ing orders or peddling.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Gold Hunters Tied I'm.

The steamer Walla Walla, which ar
rived at San Francisco Monday, contrary
interpretations brought no Klondike miners
or gold. The vessel did bring news, how
ever, confirming the reports of blockade
of gold hunters at Dyea. and according to
latest reports hundreds who go north with
out burros will not be able to get over the
pass till spring.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
TAMMANY HALL MoRTGAoED
Board Of Sachems Negotiates Loan
OF $143,OOO.

OF $143,OOO.
The Society Of Tammany, or Columbian
Order, in the city of New York, has OBJ
tanned on a mortgage Sli3,000 from the
Central Trust Company and has given as
security the property known as Tammany
Hall, located on East Fourteenth Street.
The mortgage is given in accordance
with an order Of the board of sachems of
the Tammany Society SO as to wipe out the
balance Of an issue of bonds aggregating
1926 900, which were disposed Of in 1861.
Out of that issue there remains outstand-
ing and unpaid $l43,o0o, which is covered
by the present mortgage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
WHEAT SAILS UPWARD.
Sharp Jump Made in Prices on the
New York Exchange.

New York Exchange.
Wheat took sharp jump Monday in
New York and carried September up to
1913 cents, against 81 cents on the curb
Saturday. Local houses were all good
buyers, and so was the foreign element,
particularly continental representatives.
The French market displayed marked
strength, Paris flour, for instance, advanc-
ing s. centimes to franc and centimes.
Another feature of strength in New
York was the big rise in corn, due to bad
crop news from Kansas. At noon, how
ever, local wheat prices received a setback
OF cent in consequence Of a larger in
crease in the visible supply for the week
than figured on.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Section Hands Are Hurt.

MONDAY morning sectien crew started
from the Erookings yard to work on "a we'll
Al the junction the hand car on which they
were riding ran into an open switch,
throwing the car from the track and the
men were hurled to the ground. Ed Kicker
ana Fred Robinson were severely injured
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Ovation for American Bishops.

Ovation for American Bishops.
The American bishops received an ova-
ton at farewell dinner given by the
board of missions in London to the bishops
OF the Lambeth conference. The Arch
bishop of Canterbury, who presided,
offered toast to the president of the
United States, Immediately after the usual
toast to the queen, and it was received
with tremendous enthusiasm.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
University Changes.

The following changes and appointments
at the University of South Dakota have
been announced: Mary L. Lewis, elected
to the chair Of English literature, vice
Herman Robson; Elmer J. Wallace to be
secretary of the university, vice w. y. An
derson; Woodford D. Anderson, principal
OF the business college.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
More Trouble in Crete.

The foreign admirals held conference
in Canea, Crete, on Thursday last and de-
cided to oppose by force the landing of any
additional Turkish troops. In reply to
their notification to that effect Ismael Bey
said he could not accept such decision.
It is believed that fresh trouble is brewing
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Killed by a Caye.In.

A serious accident occurred at the first
railroad bridge north of White the other
day. The bridge carpenters were work
ing there when the bank caved in. One of
the men, II. b. Nicols Of Emmetsburp.
Iowa. was instantly killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Raises Wages of His Men.

Leon Godhau, owner of seven sugar
plantations in Louisiana, and the largest
producer in the United States, has tele-
graphed the managers Of his seven planta-
tons to advance the wages of all field
laborers 1917 per cent.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
MURDERED By HIS WIFE.
Abuse Causes a Wisconsin Woman
to Kill Her Husband.

I'd NH T1Cr F1uSUHnU.
A Red Falls, Wis, dispatch says: John
O'Connell, a we'll known farmer and poll
tician OF Westline township, has been
murdered. After he had been beaten to
death, his clothing was saturated with
keorsene and his home set afire.
The statements of three of the oldest of
the nine children to the authorities are to
the effect that the wife of the murdered
man was the author of the tragedy. Her
while under the influence of liquor is the
supposed melting cause
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Death OF an Old Pioneer.

William Bevier, an old Pioneer of the
section around Alpena is dead. Four
years ago cancer was removed from his
stomach and until recently he was APP
parcntly in the best of health. Lately,t
however, the trouble developed again, re-:
sultingin his DEATH n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Murderer Sentenced to Hang
Il Edwin Flanagan, who has been on trial
at Decatur, Ga, for the murder Of Mrs.
Nancy Allen and Miss Ruth Slack,
The 81st Of last December, was found guilty
end sentenced 70 be hanged.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Fitx to Try the Turf.

Robert Fitzsimmons, champion pugilist,
is about to crafty the ambition of his life,
Soon his colors will be shown on the race
track by thoroughbreds from his own
stable. Already he has purchased several
horses. Fitzsimmons says that before next
year he will be in possession of fine
racing stable.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Killed by . jump.

y William O'Brien, aged %, employed in
the Byron Paper Mill at Grand Rapids,
Wis, on wager. jumped out Of the mill
window, distance of thirty feet, into the
Wisconsin River. He burst blood vessel,
from which he died an hour later.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
win Have Another Boat.

Castalia people are advised that another
steamboat will be sent from st. Louis to-
take the place of the Benton which now,
lies wreck on the Sioux City shore. 1t IS
said the new boat will be of less tonnaee
and draft, but more capable for the tradei
than her unlucky predecessor. In its Short
life the Benton demonstrated to the peoples
there that river transportation Is a boon tol
them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Killed by LiRhtninr.

II has been learned that at least one
fatality resulted from the electric storm OF
last Friday night, VIM. Mckinney, sheep
herder, about seven miles west of Pierre
having been killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Increase in the Net Indebtedness
Due to Heavy Disbursements


The monthly statement OF the public
debt issued August shows that the debt,
less cash in the treasury, at the close OF
business on July 81, was s9a3, 446. SAG, an
increase during the month of 500, $50
which is accounted for by corresponding
decrease in the cash in the treasury. This
decrease is in consequence of heavy dis
burselnents. The debt independent of the
cash, was decreased by s33OS1O. The debt
is recapitula.ed as follows:
Interest bearing debt. .......$ Si7 sos, 800
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity. .... 1885,, $40
Debt bearing no interest. 800. 337 ,761, 442
- lotal... ...................S 81 ,236 4b3, 10y
This, however, does not include $5SS, 513,-
953 in certificates and treasury notes out
standing, which is Offset by an equal
amount Of cash in the treasury. The cash
is classified as follows:
Goid. ...................... $l1S, O44 III
SILVER. ............. 81, 134 l3S
raper. Observation-Disclosures. l49, 429 1872
Bonds, disbursing officers bal
anceS, etc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1S. I5S, 81
Aoto1. FoOt ,oOl ,SOS
Against this there are demand liabilities
outstanding amounting to 1864, a45, 476.
which leaves the net cash balance in the
treasury 1898 ole, 1856.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Bridge Set ON Fire.

A Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway
bridge between Mt. Pleasant and Long
Run, Ohio, was set on fire Saturday night.
Trackmen put out the fire and saved the
bridge This road is crowded with coal
from West Virginia,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Proclamation by Holcomb.

Proclamation by HOlcomb.
The coming trans Mississippi exposition
10 be held at Omaha next year was made
the subject of an extended proclamation by
Gov. Holcomb August 8 in which he re-
views the work thus far done and cordially
invites participation in an exposition OF
western resources.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Oldest Ironmaster Deod.

Samuel Lewis. believed to be the oldest
ironmaster in the country, died at Allen
town, Pa, aged %. He founded the Allen
town iron works in 184s and continued as
superintendent until 1886, building five
furnaces and the Lehigh rolling mill.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Child's Leg Crusl,ed.

Grace Colder, child OF years, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Shandy OF Vermillion was run
over by wagon loaded with hay. One
leg was badly crushed. She was swinging
beneath the rack and lost her hold and fell
beneath the wheels. 1t is believed the leg
can be saved.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Crops in Charles Mix County.

Taken as a whole, Charles Mix County
has most excellent crop this season.
Harvest is now in full blast and number
less farmers predict that their wheat will
yield from 30 to 40 bushels per acre and be
No. in quality. Corn is we'll advanced
and promises big yield, while hay will DO
more plentiful than for years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Cyclist Leo Reaches CHICAGO.

Henry Leo of Sioux Falls, S. D., who
started from Sioux Falls July "a to beat
Charles Fosters bicycle record OF thirty
days and eight hours from the Missouri
River to New York city, arrived in Chicago
Monday. He said he was day ahead
of Fosters time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
After Horse Thieves,

A few days ago the country around
Bangor was visited by horse thieves who
drove of to North Dakota six horses be-
longing to Phil Lewis of LeEean. Mr..
Lewis started north where he expects to
cause the arrest of the guilty parties and
as soon as requistion papers are issued by
Gov. Lee will have them brought back for
trial
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Sweden Puts Duty ON Flour
The storthing Of Sweden on Tuesday
passed bill placing duty of so ore (about
centSl on foreign -four
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
State Board Of Eoualiza.ion

The state board of equalization and as
sessment organized August by the elec-
ton OF Gov. Lee as chairman. The board
placed the assessment of Wagner sleepers
the same as last year and postponed action
on Pullman sleepers for several days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Sherman Growing Stronger.

Secretary Sherman, it is reported at
Amagansette, Long Island, will remain
another week with his daughter. He is
getting stronger daily. He spends his
time in still water bathing in the morning,
and walks and drives in the shade during
the afternoon.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
WRECK IN KANSAS.
Engineer and Fireman Fatally Hurt.
but Passengers Escape.

but P0ssengers Escape.
The Missouri Pacific passenger which
left Eldorado, Kan, for Kansas City at
1890 o'clock Saturday night crushed into
four loaded freight cars that had been left
carelessly standing on the main track at
Yates Center. The passenger train was
running at speed of thirty miles an hour.
The wreck caught fire, burning the bag
gage car, four freight cars and the loco
motive and tender. The engineer and
fireman, both men of family, living at Ell
dorado, were probably fatally injured. All
the passengers escaped serious injury.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
viii Hold Onto Palmyra.

OuVO
In the commons on Monday the parlia-
mentary secretary Of the foreign Office, re-
plying to a question, said British pro-
tectorate was proclaimed over Palmyra
Island in 1889, and occupation would be
maintained. He asserts that Hawaii and
PALMYRA had no present connection.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Cotton Mills Closc Down.

SUVIOu VII1JB OIO6C OOWu.
The voluntary curtailment in produc-
ton which is being made by the cotton
mills OF Fall River includes the mills of
nine corporations, representing $4,000
spindles and 5000 operatives.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
Well Known tn,

Well Known Turfman Dead.
Clifford Porter, well known turfman,
died at his farm near Lexington, KY,
Sunday, aged ~.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

Six Killed by an Avalanche.
AS aresult of a mountain slide in Ger.
many on the southern slope of the Koppen,
one Of the Riesen Gebirge peaks, six per-
sons were killed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05

supreme Court ALjourns.
The supreme court has taken recess to
October 4, the beginning II the fall term
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-08-05
BANKER sHEFFER ACQUITTED

President OF st. Paul Allcmannfa
Bank Goes Free.
Albert Shelter, president of the Ale
MAMMA Bank of st. Paul, Mimi, who was
indicted for having overdrawn his account
Ut the time the bank failed, has been tried
in the district court. At the conclusion of
the trial, the jury, under direct instruc-
tions from the Judge, rendered verdict of
acquittal. 1t was found upon examination
that the bank was actually indebted to Mr..
Shelter instead of the reverse.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-04-02
NEGRO TURNING WHITE.
He is Coming from Indiana to
See New York Doctors.

Caleb Baynard, of La Porte,
Berrin county, Ind. left last
week for New York, where he
will pass under the observation
of medical experts who are inter
ested i'll his evolution from negro
to white man. 3ayard was born
black. Fourteen months ago a
white spot appeared on his scalp,
since which time some mysteri>
Gus force has been turning him
into a white skinned man. Por
tons of his body are as white as
those of any white person, and
experts who have made a study
of his remarkable case believe
that within short time no evi>
dence will remain Of his former
co.or. His hair has also turned
white, and his change in color
has wrought facial features and
expressions akin to white men
Baynard's case is said to be with
out precedent