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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Pronounced to be Leprosy.

There is a female leper at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md. She
was taken to the institution several weeks
ago, suffering from skin eruption, but
afrer a careful diagnosis Of her case by the
physicians atthe hospital, it was discovered
that the woman was victim Of the terrible
disease leprosy. The unfortunate woman
was then isolated from the rest OF the pa
tients, and in that condition she will be
kept in the hospital until arrangements are
made with the health authorities to remove
her elseWherer
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Memorial Day SHOWS.

Milwaukee, Wis.,, May 50: Many
points in Michigan and Wisconsin
experienced novelty on Memorial day
snowstOrms today
At Menominee, Mich, 1t. showed at fire.
quent intervals all day, sometimes quite
hard.
At bayfield,, Wis.,, sufficient snow fell
last night to cover the ground and the
thermometer dropped to 80.
At Oshkosh, Wis, snow fell this morning
and Ut noon the thermometer registered
the lowest in many years at this season.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Big Mining Deal,

A mining deal of great importance to tho
Black Hills was consummated the other
day by the transfer Of thirty-six mining
claims and several fractions by the owners
to what is known as the Pierce syndicate.
composed of number of eastern capital
lists. The ground lies adjacent to Lead
City and is very rich. the ore having the
same general characteristics as the cele-
brated Homestake ores. 1t is the intention
to erect 2OO-stamp mill on the Belle
Fourche River. Altogether the deal in.
wolves the expenditure of s., 100000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
To Contest Its Validity.

A bill was introduced in the upper house
of the last legislature detaching Union
County from the first judicial circuit and
attaching it othe second circuit, and fixing
the time for holding terms of court in'each
county of the two circuits. This bill was
amended in the house by changing the
dates prescribed by the senate bill for hold
ing court. There is no record that this bill
again passed the senate as amended by the
house, and the validity Of the law will be
contested.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Grand CHAPTER Eastern Star.

The grand chapter of the Eastern Star,
which held its session at Sioux Falls,
elected the following officers: Grand mat
ron, Mrs. Jeanette n. Herreid, Eureka;
grand patron, Arthur C. Phillips, Sioux
Falls: associate grand matron, Mrs Brad!
ley, Hot Springs; associate grand patron,
George Snow, Springfield; grand secretary,
Mrs. A. NJ. McAlister, Madison; grand,
treasurer, Mrs. Keutnewsky, Redfetd.
Three towns applied for the next meeting
of the grand chapter. Redfeid was Sc
lected on the second ballot.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
OURRANT TO DIE JUNE u.
Death Watch Placed ON the Eman.
uel Church Murderer,

Death Watch Placed on the Eman.
uel Church Murderer.
Theodore Durrant will hang on June IL
Francisco. Gov. Budd telephoned that
much in effect to Warden Hale Of San
Quentin, at the same time ordering the
death watch placed upon the prisoner.
Immediately after telephoning this mes
sage to Warden Hale the governor was
driven in closed carriage to the depot,
where he took q train for San Francisco.
Notwithstanding the fact thatthe govern
or has made known his decision and that
the telephone message has leaked out, the
same secrecy is being maintained regard
ing the statement which the governor has
prepared,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime,
$3.50 to $3.50: hogs, shipping grades,
$500 to 1915; sheep, fair to choice, $500
to $500; wheat, No. red, 69c to Toe;
corn, No. 2, 23c to 24c: oats, No. 2, tic
to 18c; rye, No. 2, 33c to 34c; butter,
choice creamery, lac to Ice: eggs, fresh,
Sc to 1Oc; potatoes, per bushel, 15c to
3Oc: broom corn, common growth to choice
green hurl, $25 to SO per ton.
Indianapolis-Cattle, shipping, $500 to
$5.25: hogs. choice light, $500 to $500;
sheep, common to choice, $500 to $500;
wheat, No. 2, SSc to soc; corn, No. 2
white, &c to CSC: oats, No. 2 white, PIC
to BE.
St. Louis-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$500 TO 1915: sheep. $500 to $4.s5;
wheat, No. 2. 83c to SAC: corn, No. 2
yellow. 22c to 24c; oats, No. 2 white, 1Sc
to zoe; rye, No. 2, 33c to 35c.
Cincinnati-Cattle,$ $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $500: sheep. $3.50 to $4.75:
wheat, No. 2, S5c to SIC; corn, No. 2
mixed, Csc to 27c: oats. No. mixed, 21c
to 23c; rye, No. 2, 35c to SIC.
Detroit-Cattle, $3.50 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to 1915: sheep, $500 to $40:
wheat, No. red, SIC to SAC; corn, No. 2
yellow, &c to 27c: oats. No. 2 white, 2Sc
to &c; rye. SAC to Sec.
Toledo-Wheat. No. 2 red. 7Sc to Toe;
corn. No. 2 mixed, 23c to 25c; oats. No.
2 white, 1Sc to zoe; rye, No. 2, 35c to 36c;
clover seed, SAILS to $4.25.
Milwaukee-Wheat, No. 2 spring, 72c
to 73c: corn, No. 3, 23c to 25c; oats. No.
2 white, 21c to &c; barley. No. 2. Csc to
33c: rye. No. l, 35c to SIC: pork, mess,
$7.75 to $S.25.
Buffalo-Cattle. $3.50 to $3.50: hogs.
$500 % $4.25; sheep, $500 to $4.75;
wheat, No. red, SIC to Sac; corn, No.
yellow. Csc to 30c; oats, No.,2 white, 24c
to 26c.
New York-Cattle, $500 to $3.50; hogs,
$3.50 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to $4.75;
wheat, No. red, TIC to Toe; corn, No. 2,
28c TO 29c; oats, No. 2 white, 21c to 22c;
butter, creamery, lie to Ice; eggs, West.
ern. &c to lie.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Indian Works Confidence Game.

One Indian who has been taken to Pierre.
by the sheriff has shown that he has raised
himself to the point where he thorouhly
understands civilized methods. He goes
by the name u Herman Ward, and, work
ing on the name of Clarence Ward, an In
dian teacher who is known to be response
bic, he secured about 500 worth of goods
from firm in Pierre. After letting him
have the goods they found he was fraud
and he will be called upon to answer for
his efforts to walk in the way of some Of
his White brethren.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Gets a Life Sentence,

William Yokum, who killed James
Barnes, a saloonkeeper. at Belle Fourche,
last August, has been sentenced to a life
term in the penitentiary. The murder for
which Yokum has been convicted was I'M
provoked. He was drunk and creating a
disturbance, and when Barnes attempted
to demonstrate with him in friendly way
Yokum drew knife and thrust it into
Barnes abdomen, death resulting from the
wound in three days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Peculiar Discovery Near Custer.

A peculiar discovery was made near
Custer City recently by three prospectors
who were working on a rich claim. When
down about ten feet in their first shaft the
drill broke through into natural chimney,
which was found to be about three feet in
diameter, and as far as yet explored, with
out bottom Examination was made to a
depth of forty feet. The walls were found
to be spiral shape, much like an augur.
and were blackened as by internal fires. A
peculiar black rock was found, which pull
verizes easily and leaves black, oily
stain like plumbago. The discovery of
such natural shaft is considered lucky
find
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Held to the Circnit Cour,

Marion Wamsley and his wife, Anna
Wamsley, had their preliminary examina.
tons for the murder Of Guy NJ. Darrah be.
fore Justice Copeland at Vermillion last
week. The prosecution found it necessary
to go far into their case. They introduced
two witnesses. Sheriff II. f. Vaughn told
the story of the killing as it was told to
him by the defendants, and DR.. f. W. Cox
testified as to the appearance of the body
from an examination made the morning
after the killing. The defendants were
held to the circuit court, which meets
June IA.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
PRIVATE POSTAL CARDS.

Still Subject to Postage At the Reg.
ular Letter Rates.
From large number OF inquiries to the
postofhce department in Washington there
seems to be general belief that congress
has authorized the issue and use of private
postal cards mailable at cent This be-
lief is unfounded. Private mailing cards
bearing written messages when deposited
In the mails are still subject to postage at
letter rates.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Woman Shoots Her Visitor.

"OIu~u C11OOtS 1AcT v hBICOrs
Frank Schrader. l6 years Of age, one Of
a party of high schoSR Students, who were
picnicking at Fairmont Park, Kansas City,
Mo-, was shot through the lungs and NOR
tally wounded by Mrs. Walter MCGOWAN,
wife OF q teamster employed at the park.
In his play the youth tore his trousers,
after which he went to Mrs. McCowan's
cottage and asked her for al needle and
thread with which to make needed repairs.
The woman. evidently frightened by the
boys visit, grabbed q revolver from a
bureau drawer and shot him.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
He Got His Money.

Toronto, went to Gary the other day in
pursuit of a man who had borrowed some
money Of him some weeks since and had
had moved away without making pay
ment. Ten minutes later and the man
would have been beyond his reach, as the
movers were just passing through town.
The man promptly submitted To the in
evitable and handed over the money, to
Johns great satisfaction.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
HENRY HAFFY III NEBRssx.
aid Man Supposed to Haya n.
Drowned Finally Heard r.

WA" SuPPost'u 70 Have Bee.
Drowned Finally Heard From
About year ago q woman named NJ.
Durand made complaint that she ,., aahS
ce;yed number of obscene comm. nv ~
tons through the pOstoffice at Wess;nn.s'
Springs. The matter found its wav i ;.'.
United States court at Sioux Fall. . n
Henry Haffy was indicted, CHARGED r a!,u
the crime. The case never came to ,r;a "'.n
it was believed the man was lrownaIa
But now the Durand woman has receives
letter from Haffy from a town :
Nebraska offering her $50 if she will co 80 ~
to him there. The United States marsha,
has gone after Haffy and he will soon r ~
awaiting his trial with good chance ~
being placed where his mania for writ;r -
letters will be under control,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Russian Horrors Anniversary,

Russian Horrors Anniversary.
The car and czarina OF Russia attended
requiem mass Sunday at the Imperial
Church OF the Peterhoff in memory of The
victims OF the terrible panic Of May
SC. 1895, on the Khodinisky plain, Moscow,
at the time of the festivities attending the
coronation Of his majesty, when several
thousand people were crushed to death.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Redfield Preparing for Veterans

Big preparations are being made for the
annual state encampment of the G. A. H.,
). OF '. and w. r. c., which will be held
at Redfeld the 9th, 10th and 1lth of June.
It's expected to be the largest encamp-
ment held for years, and Redfeld will 40
her best to entertain her guests. The best
camping ground in the city has been OBJ
tanned for the S. of v. camp as this is to
be field encampment.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
searles Has Been Acquitted.

In the case of John b. Searles, sugar
trust witness before the senate investi-
eating committee, Judge Bradley ordered
the jury to return verdict Of acquittal,
holding the questions asked the witness by
the senate committee were not pertinent,
and, If so, were not within the Jurisdiction
81 the committee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Corn for lndia's Sufferers.

The citizens for Clay County have begun
a movement to collect corn for the starving
in India. The churches of Vermillion.
through the pastors, called meeting. and
one carload was raised and two more will
be pledged. The Thompson 4 Lewis Com
pany furnishes its elevator for TEMPORARY
storage. 1t is understood that transporta-
ton has been furnished free to Indian
ports.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Bie Meeting Of Journ altsts.

The members Of the International
League Of Press Clubs will hold their
seventh annual convention in New York
this week. This will be the largest meet.
in3 Of Journalists ever held in this country.
The New York Press Club has made ex-
tsnsfye preparations TO entertain the dele.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
eLAMEs UNITED STATES.

Gen. Bernaral Says This Country 10
Prolonging War In Cubs.
Gen. Bernard, who has just recently re-
view with the minister of war, in the
aeurse Of which he said that the continue
ton OF the rebellion in Cuba was only due
- the assistance which the insurgents re-
ceived from the United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Collision in Milloceau,

With hole in her port quarter nearly
twelve feet long and eight feet high,
caused by collision in nidocean with the
Danish steamer Hekla, the Atlantic trans
port line steamer Mississippi came into
New York Wednesday. None Of the pas
oengers on either boat were hurt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Ask for a New Mail Route.

The postoffice department will shortly
be asked to estab lish a mail route between
Tacoma, opposite Chamberlain, and Bone.
steel, Gregory County. 1t is probable that
the application will be granted, as Gregory
County, which lies on the southern bounds
airy OF the state, is quite thickly settled.
ana at present receives mail by means OF
stage lines from Nebraska towns. Y
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Too HOnely to Live.

An application has been made to Judge
Clearwater Of Kingston. N. T., to commit
James Myer to an insane asylum. Myers
delusion is that he is the homeliest man in
the world, and he threatens suicide in con.
sequence.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
High Prices for Stock.

Stock men around Blunt are rustling ny
over the state as well as North Dakota ana
minnesota for range cattle. Prices OF
STOCK are very high and the demand 10!
range cattle seems to be unlimited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Jealousy Causes q Tragedy.

Mildred Brewster, daughter OF wealthy
Huntington (Vt.) farmer, shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Miss Annie Wheeler.
The Brewster girl then turned the revolver
on herself. infiicting possibly fatal
wound. Jealousy is alleged to have been
the cause.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
win Meet In Madison Next.

The next meeting of the M. E. Foreign
Missionary Society Of the Sioux Falls dls-
trlct will be at Madison. The new officers
are: President, Mrs. A. A. Stout, Parker
vice president, Mrs. Hattie Jenkins, Madl.s
son; recording secretary, Mrs. Eli.
Murphy. Elk Point; treasurer, Mrs. Llzlo
Reifenbark, Elk Point.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Ex-Congressman Boyd Dead.

Ex.COnRressman BOYD Dead.
Ex-Congressman Thomas A. Boyd died
at his home in Lewiston, H., Sunday, aged
81 years. He represented the Ninth Him
OILS district in congress from 1875 to 1880.
He came within one vote Of being governor
Gov. Beveridge for lieutenant governor
with Richard J. Oglesby, who was elected
and was afterwards chosen United States
senator.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
The Way They Do at Hermo...

"A queer combination exists in Hermosa
Al the recent election it was voted to issue
license under the new liquor law and two
licenses have already been granted. The
nrst one is given to the mayor and the
marshal OF the city, who are in partnership
and the other is given to the Justice of the
peace. ~Ao
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Col. j. II. ElsOn Dead.

Col. j. +. Elson, one of the best known
Grand Army men in the state, and a
pioneer settler Of Huron, died suddenly at
his home Sunday, death resulting from
wounds received in the army. He was 81
wears old
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Killa TWO Beara.

Harry Yount, we'll known in Laramie
County, Wyoming, as a veteran hunter and
trapper, killed two grizzly bears In Hal
lack canyon during the past week.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Four Horses Ara s.o,..

Four horses belonging to different ner.
sons IN Pierre were stolen ON the .ama
nlgnt recently. No trace Of the thievas
has been discovered. s"'eS0s
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
For Cheaper Lands.

sixteen covered wagons loaded WIZ
Germans and Russians from near Midtown
and Weinberg left Hutchinson County
last week for cheaper lands farther north
lhey are headed toward Eureka.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Warlnetl the Dynamite.

William Carr, aged %, Frank Curtis,
aged 81, miners in the Norman tunnel,
Cripple Greek, Colo, were instantly killed
by the premature explosion Of dynamite.
Carr was warming the explosive over q
fire. The bodies were hardly recognize
able
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Porto Answers Powers.

The Turkish government has replied to
the note presented by the ambassadors
Saturday. The porte insists upon an ar
mistice Of a fortnight, which can be re-
newed in tile event the peace negotiations
are not completed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Elected Postunaster,

Elected Postmaster.
w. W. Davis was the winner In the elec.
tlon held ut Pukwana for the purpose q
electlng postmaster. He led his closesg
competitor by four votes. M
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Another Pioneer Come

lobe Humphrey, Is years old and one of
HYDE County, pioneers, died recently from
complication Of diseases resultant from
old age.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Cashier Is Found Guilty.

In the criminal court at Lebanon, Tenn,
the jury found Cashier v. Hail guilty Of
unlawfully receiving deposits and fixed
sentence at five years in the penitentiary.
Hall was cashier OF the Bank of Water.
town, which failed about year ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
For Aberdeen's Buildinp

Inc senate committee on public build
ings and grounds has agreed to favorably
report the bill for public building at
Aberdeen, to cost 100000.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Chicago Cyclist killed.

Destro Bruno, the we'll known bicyclist
Of Chicago, was killed Saturday by q fall
from his wheel, caused BY the breaking Of
the front forks.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
JoANsToWN's ANNIVERSARY.

in Pennsylvania.
The eighth anniversary of the Johnstown
(Pa.) food was appropriately observed
Monday, when thousands of people, many,
of whom lost relatives and near friends in
the most appalling disaster of recent times,
visited the beautiful cemetery of Grand
View, at the top of the hill. The unknown
plot that contains the unidentified bodies
Of over 800 victims of the disaster, was
literally covered with flowers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
small Strike at Pittabure

Small Strike at Pfttsburg.
The open hearthw0rkers and few other
employees, about 200 in all, OF the Ameri-
Gan Iron Works, Pittsburg, Pa, have
struck against 10 per cent. cut. The
works employ 5000 men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
KY Bank Statement.

Weekly Bank Statement.
The New York weekly bank statement
shows reserve increase Of $6l7, 900. The
banks now hold SO, 6oO, 900 in excess Of the
legal requirements.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
SUSTAiNS ITS LEGALITY
Article "a No Longer a Part of n.
Constitutional Law of the S...

constitutional Law of the State
Presiding Judge Corson of the sunrem.
court on May Is handed down an onin;ns
in the case Of LOvett against Ferrnson
which fully sustains the legality Of ~
proceedings Of the legislature in the renaas
of article "a Of the constitution the nra1
hibitory amendment), and declares i ~
longer part OF the constitutional k'3,of
the state V'Ne
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
Killed in . Folding Bed.

A folding bed at the Union House, Mont
pelier, Vt, closed automatically while
Henry Kendall, aged IS years, was Sleep
ing in it. He was dead when taken out.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-06-03
no BE High School princin.l

10 BE High School Principal.
The Sioux Falls school board has made
contract with C. E. Holmes of Howard to
be principal of the high school. Mr..
Holmes has been in charge of the Howard
schools for number of wears.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-02-17
Ola People.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find the
true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and con-
tains no whiskey nor other intoxicant,
but acts as a tonic and Alternative. 1t
acts mildly on the stomach and bowels.
adding strength and giving tone to the
organs, thereby aiding nature in the per-
Torrance OF the functions. Electric Bit
ters is an excellent appetizer and aids d.
gestion. Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price, so cents and 81
per bottle. at d. Il. Macdonald's drug
store