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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Vaults Were Fire Proof:

Arrangements have been made whereby
nearly all of those rendered homeless by
the urning Of the Alliance Building at
Huron have secured offices. Some of the
safes have beeh opened, that of the land
Office preserving its records entire. The
vaults have been opened and everything in
them was as if no fire had occurred. The
vault contained all books of record, plats,
patents and valuable papers. The same is
true of the contents OF the vault on the
second story of the building.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
HARRISON WINS IN CHICAGO
Son Of the Assassinated Mayor Gets
q Big Majority.

Son Of the Assassinated Mayor Gets
. Big Majority.
The may0ralty election in Chicago Tues
day resulted in decisive victory for the
Democratic party, its candidate, Carter H.
Harrison, having more votes than all the
other candidates combined. The total vote
ct 500 Z. m. Wednesday with fifteen pre-
cincts missing for mayor is: Sears, Repub-
ucan, 5S.a50; Harrison, Democrat, al, 1872:
Hesing, independent, 1880; Harlan, inde
pendent, g, 44S. Harrison's plurality, 75,-
- Harrison's majority, l,es5.
Wisconsin yeters reelected without OPP
Dosition Roujet D. Marshall associate JUS
tee Of the supreme court to succeed him
oelf Republican mayors were elected in
fourteen towns and Democrats in seven.
There were thirteen tickets in the field
at Denver. It was . victory for the pres
1nt incumbent for mayor, Thomas Me-
Murray, silver Republican, who was rum
ming on Al independent ticket against .
Democrat and . straight Republican. His
plurality was 900 to 5000.
The women Of Kansas wero an important
Actor In Tuesdays municipal elections,
ond large percentage Of the vote every
whore was PEELED by women. Topeka
went Republican by about 1850, which
shows . material gain for the fasionists.
In Wichita and AtchisOa the Republican
tickets were elected, and In Kansas City,
KAN, Robert s. Marshman, Republican, Is
saocted mayor By probably 500 majority.
leavenworth elected Democratic nayor,
end st Fort Scott the fustonists elected .
0Aj0Ffty of their candidates. At Seneca
- Prohibiti0nists secured decided VIC
tory, but Ut Girard, Stockton. Larned and
other towns the '.wet'' element was victo-
3ous. The town of Galena went Demo-
cratic. Coffeyville. Emp0ria, Marysville,
Great Bend, Newton and Sterling went for
4usi0n candidates. Republican victories
-aFe reported from Hutchinson, Kingman,
Wellington, Eldorado, Burlington, Eureka,
Columbus, Bellville and Hiawatha.
The Republicans carried St. Louis, their
mayoralty candidate, Henry Ziegenhein,
being elected by plurality which will
probably be $4,000. The Democrats were
badly split and lost votes to the Republic
90. The complete returns from the state
show Democratic victories. The silver
question has entered largely into the con-
1ast.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
lies.
APPEAL FROM CHANDLER.

The Tornado Stricken City Asks As.
sistanCe.
The following appeal from the devastated
town Of Chandler, Oklahoma, was given to
the press for publication on the Sd:
Chandler, Oklahom, April S.-To Whom
it May Concern Chandler has been visited
by an awful calamity, and hundreds Of
people are now destitute of food, clothing
and shelter, and it is necessary that we
should have instant relief or great suffer-
ing will follow. All contributions of
money, supplies or clothing should be sent
to Clare Bunk, the treasurer of the relief
committee, Oklahoma.
VIM. ScHLAGEL, President.
II. &. GIIsTRAP, Secretary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Citizens Want the Change.

The report that has been generally pup-
lished lately, stating that the Chicago, Mil
waukee II st. Paul Railroad had secured
control of the Benson and Huron division
of the Great Northern Railroad, in ex-
change for the Fargo Southern, created
considerable enthusiasm at Watertown.
For several years Watertown has put forth
every effort to secure the Milwaukee road
as competitor for the Northwestern line,
and the news that they had secured the
Benson and Huron was received with re.
jOicing.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Fight Pictures a Failure.

If the statements made by E. J. Rector
OF New York are true there is dark flu
ture. or, rather. no future, ahead for the
kaleidoscope views Of the recent fstic EN-
counter in Carson. New. Rector AYERS that
he is not worried about the prospect OF leg
islation that will cripple the business Of
giving peep hole exhibitions Of the prize
fight. 1t is the knowledge that the views
taken at the ringside are dismal failures
that is giving him nightmares.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Urged to Make the Race.

For some little time the probable candi-
dacy of United States Senator w. A. Har-
iris Of Kansas, for the nomination for pres
ident OF the fusion forces in 1900 will be
common gossip among the Kansas capital
politicians. The Daily Capital in this con-
nection Monday said: "a little political
cloud no bigger than Senator Harris, has
risen over Bryan's chances for the leader
ship Of the popocratic forces in 1900. The
former is being urged by his friends to
make the race
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Chicago-Cattle, common to prime.
$3.50 to 1915: hogs. shipping grades,
$500 to $4.25; sheep, fair to choice, $2.N
to $500; wheat, No. red, Toe to 71c
corn, No. 2, 24c to 25c; oats. No. 2, Ito
to 1Sc; rye, No. 2, &c to 33c: butter,
choice creamery, zoe to 22c; eggs, fresh,
Sc to DC; potatoes. per bushel, 2Oc to
3Oc; broom corn. common growth to choice
green hurl, $40 to $50 per ton.
Indianapolis-Cat shipping, $500 &c
1925; hogs, choice light. $500 to $4.25;
sheep, common to choice, $500 to $3.50:
wheat. No. 2. SIC to Sac; corn. No. 3
white, 24c to 26c; oats. No. white. PIC
to 23c.
st. Louis--Cattle. $500 to S5.25; hogs
$500 to $4.25: sheep. $500 to $500
wheat. No. 2, 93c to 95c; corn. No. 2 yel.
low. PIC to 23c: oats, No. 2 white, 1Sc to
19c; rye. No. 9. 3Oc to 32c.
Cincinnati-Cattle. $3.50 to $500; hogs,
$500 to $4.25: sheep. $3.50 to 35.25:
wheat. No. 2, SIC to Ole: corn, No. 2
mixed, 24c to PC; oats, No. 2 mixed, 2Oc
to 21c: rye. No. .. 36c to 38c.
Detroit-Cattle. $3.50 to $5.25; hogs,
$500 to $3.50: sheep, $500 to $500.
wheat, No. 2 red, SIC to SSc corn, No. 2
yellow, 24c to 26c; oats, No. . white. 21c
to PC: rye. Sac to Soc.
Toledo--Wheat. No. 2 red. Soc to Gle;
corn, No. 2 mixed, 24c to 26c: oats, No.
2 white, 16c to 1Sc: rye. No. 2, 35c to SIC;
clover seed. SASS to $4.95.
Milwaukee Wheat, No. spring, Tic
to Tie; corn, No. 3, 22c to 24c; oats, No.
2 white, 19c to 21c; barley. No. z, Csc to
33c; rye, No. 2, SAC to 35c; pork, mess,
S.c5 to 1918.
Buifalo-Cattle. $3.50 to 1925; hogs,
$500 to $3.50; sheep, $500 to 1925:
wheat, No. 2 red. SIC to SSc; corn, No. 2
yellow, 27c to 29c; oats, No. 2 white, 22c
to 24c.
New York-Cattle, $500 to $5.25; hogs,
$3.50 to $4.75: sheep, $500 to $500;
wheat, No. 2 red. SEC to SIC; corn, No. z,
3Oc to SIC; oats. No. white, &c to 23c:
butter. creamery, 15c to 23c; eggs. West.
ern. Sc 10 12c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Gov. Thornton Resigns.

Gov. Thornton has wired to Washington
his resignation as governor of New Mexico.
His commission expires on the 18th instant,
but he always declared he would resign as
soon as the "button gang" of conspirators
were executed. Private dispatches indi-
cate that the resignation will be accepted
at once and that Capt. 7. w. Collier Of
Ration, n. NJ, the veteran journalist and
Grand Army man, will probably be ap.
pointed Governor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Allowed to Run at LARGE.

Officers have as yet failed to capture
"Annie" Cunningham, the man who killed
Edward Barnard last fall at the latter's
ranch near DEVILS Tower, near Chamber
lain. The fugitive has been seen repeatedly
in the vicinity of the scene of his crime.
and apparently does not wish to cscape
from the country or he would long since
have done SO. He is desperate character.
but has managed to circulate the report
that he would not resist arrest II the right
man were sent after him,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Should Test Their Seed Corn.

Farmers have been warned to examine
their seed corn for the spring planting and
several tests have been made of kernels
from the crop Of 1895 and the result is
rather discOuraging. Only about one half
of the corn will grow. The reason given
is on account OF the early frosts and sleet
storm which came before the corn was
fully developed. The seed that will be the
safest to use will be from the crop of 1925
which will be in great demand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Fast Torpedo Boat.

Torpedo boat No. s has returned to Bos-
- nom the builders' trial. and it is
alasmed she demonstrated that she is one
- the fastest boats in the world. She
na1e twsnty-hve knots without dificuity.
- = claimed she is capable OF making
1hirty knots.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
YOUNG MEMS SOCIAL CLUB.
Starts Out With a Membership OF
Nearly One Hundred.

A social club has been organized by the
men in Lead. 1t starts out with member
ship OF nearly 100. A stock company,
having capital stock of $1,000, with
twenty shares was formed. Application
for charter will be made Immediately.
The board of directors includes seven of
the most progressive young men in the city.
The idea of the club is to have a place of
amusement, free from the demoralizng
influences of the saloon. The club will be
furnished with fully equipped gymnasium
bath rooms, reading rooms, billiard, pool
and card tables. Social dances will be.held
semi-monthly. The club will occupy
rooms especially constructed for the pur-
pose. The leading business men in the
city have enrolled themselves as workers
in the movement and the club promises to
be a big success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08

Senator Bernnger Is the Dr. ra a.
hurst and Anthony Comstock OF
He Is leading n crusade against vles -. =
the French capital, but mt the NJ
moment vice is many laps ahead g 81
reformcrs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
1'he UmbreIla.

II see by the papers that m uniu.".
factory in Philadelphia has failed
marked the veterinary.
II have noticed" replied the e11o .u,.,
ogist. that with umbrellas 1t IS ei'i.'
put mp or shut up."-Pittsburs on's
icie- Photograph.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
A Narrow Es&.ane.

Ben Grimshaw of Clark, was enjoying
himself the other day as only boy can
when wading in the water. He was look
ing for deep water and suddenly found it.,
and when seen by his father only the little
fellows head was visible. In another
moment he would have disappeared in the
current running under the sidewalk, but
he was rescued and taken into the house, a
very wet and badly frightened boy.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
South Dakota Institute Conductors

STATE SUPERINTENDENT Crane, has APP
pointed the following institute conductors
for 1897: w. H. H. Beadle and W. II.
Dempster, Madison; N. G. Wark, Water
town; J. Jones, Jr., Chamberlain; Charles
E. Holmes, Howard; Charles S. Ashton,
Bryant; S. NJ. Brown and A. NJ. Rowe,
Sioux Falls: o. f. Garrett and +. l.. Cook
Spearfish; George NJ. Fish and c. NJ.
Young. Vermillion; w. l. Graham,
Mitchell; Edward j. Vert, Yankton;
Alexander Strachan, Deadwood; ii. j.
Rock, Webster; Edward Dukes, Huron;
E. e. Lymer, Hot Springs; C. b. Toncanon,
Eureka; II. b. Larrabee, Raid: F. L. Fitch,
Aberdeen; j. II. Snoddy, st. Lawrence;
IL. E. Rench, Elk Point; Homer Davis,
Marion; j. A. Ross, FIT. Pierre; G. j.
Schillenger, Bowdle.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Killed by o Marshal.

Joe Mcmahon, circus proprietor, quar-
relied with Deputy Marshal Cunningham.
OF Abilene, Tex, concerning prisoner
held at Wichita, Kan, awaiting requisitioD
papers. The prisoner claimed to be q
Of McMahon's circus. The exact
facts are not known, but the trouble cul.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
WANTED IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Embezzler James Wilson IL Caught
After q Three Years Hunt.

AlIcr u Xnrc0 cars NUM-.
Detectives johnson and Hardin of Des
Moines, Iowa, made an important capture.
1t was the arrest of an embezzler who has
been wanted for three years at Sioux Falls
and Yankton, for embezzling $500 which
belonged to the Singer Sewing Machine
Company.
James Wilson is the name of the man,
who until his embezzlement three years
ago was the trusted agent OF the Singer
Sewing Machine Company of Sioux Falls
and Yankton. He disappeared from these
cities in 1894 with $500 belonging to the
company, and from that day until his ar
rest by Des Moines detectives he succeeded
in eluding the officers of the law. Wilson
has been going under the name of James
knudson, and has lived in Des Moines
most of the time during the past two years
He has been running repair shop for the
repairing of bicycles and sewing machines,
and has done considerable business.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Train Goes Through q Bridge.

Tram GOcS through . Bridge.
A span Of the north approach of the Ohio
railroad bridge at Pittsburg, Pa, collapsed
Monday morning under Fort Wayne
freight train. Thirteen cars were precipi-
tated fifty feet into Mcclure Avenue. The
fireman was killed and the engineer fatally
injured. The engine and all the cars were
demolished.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08

New Museum for Windsor Cassso'
Windsor Castle Is now to nav
museum for the reception OF some !. !,
the historical relics which, owins !. q
the want OF a suitable place for w. ~
exhibition, have hitherto been lnac''s
sible to visitors.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
1t Exploded.

P. c. Eliason, a Lincoln County farmer.
while engaged in drilling rock, loaded and
lighted fuse, but it failed to explode the
charge. Mr.. Eliason started to drill into
the unignited charge, which exploded,
throwing the drill against his jaw, tearing
the lower part of his face away. Several
doctors were called to attend the sufferer,
but they were unable to do anything for
him. As farmer he was respected and
was enjoying good means.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
SHOCK THE WINNER.
Finishes the Six Day Race with L..
go Miles TO His Credit.

The six day 60 as you please bicycle
race at Washington closed Saturday night.
Albert Schock, who for time was we'll
ahead OF the record and who, up to the last
twenty -four hours was within six miles OF
it, dismounted at 10 o'clock with 240 miles
between him and the record Of 1910 miles
and 1900 yards established at Madison
Square Garden in New York last Deem.
Der. Most of the contestants broke the
monotony during the evening by frequent
SpurtS.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Fatal Fire In Chattanooga.

The Richardson Building, the largest In
Chattanooga, Tenn, burned Sunday morn
ing. A number Of gentlemen sleeping on
thessxth floor managed to escape, except
Boyd Ewing, one of the wealthiest men in
the state, and NJ. d. Patton, one of the
most prominent architects in the south.
Ewing fell from fire escape and was
killed. Patton's body is still in the ruins.
The loss is $4OO. 900.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
To BE Held at Madison.

The state convention of the South Da-
kota Sunday School Association will be
held at Madison, May IL, II and Ii. An
interesting program of instruction and
talks is prepared. Every school is entitled
to be represented at this convention by
pastor and delegates
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Homestead Entries are Held Up.

Homestead Entries are Held Up.
The commissioner OF the general land
office at Chamberlain has suspended and
held for cancellation, upon the report of a
special agent Of the general land Office,
more than thirty homestead entries located
upon White and Bad Rivers. This action
Is taken for the reason that it is alleged the
entrymen have wholly failed to comply
with the law and have abandoned their
hnm nefnada
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
The Durrant Case.

The California supreme court denied the
applicatios Of Murderer Theodore Durrant
1or rehearing. It had previously denied
his application for new trial. He will
now ask q hearing in the federal courts.
Failing in thai, he will appeal for exccu-
live clemency.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Daughter Born to the schofields.

DAu8ntcF 6OrU 10 Jne 0CnOnel0S.
Mrs. Schofield on Sunday presented
Lieut.. Gen. John NJ. Schofield of st. Agus-
tine, Fla. United States army (retired),
with fine, healthy girl baby. Gen. Soho.
field was retired eighteen months ago on
account Of the age limit. He is now 66
years old.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Indians Receive Paw.

A payment to the SiSsetOn Indians of $25
per capita was begun on the 5th at the
agency.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
416,OOO Worth or Bridges.

The estimate loss in bridges in CLAW
County Is about $4,000. There are about
thirty, large and small, out, some of which
will not be replaced. An effort will ~
made by the commissioners to rebuild those
that are absolutely necessary as soon as
possible. ~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Pierre's Saloons (,loso

Pierre is dry town, 50 far AZ linn, i.
concerned: The saloons all closed their
doors April LIST and say they will not open
nntli the license question is settled and
'ney Know what they will have to pay.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Liquor Cases Disrntsseh.

In circuit court at Canton the criminal
cases OF the state against G. A. Ford, G. b.
Gayken and j. b. Schmidt were dismissed.
They were indicted for selling liquor un-
lawfully last summer. The new law how.
ever, repealed the one under which thew
were being prosecuted, and the judge dis
missed the eases upon the consent of the
states attorney, who stated that he had no
law under which TO prosecute.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Dea1iwot,tl Editor I,ead.

J. H. Flynn, mining editor of the Dead
wood Times, dropped dead Of apoplexy in
front OF his house Thursday morning. He
was an old soldier and had lived in Dead
wood since 1875.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
No Hearing at This Term.

The United States supreme court ha.
granted the motion to advance the case OF
the Joint Traffic Association, but set it fol-
the second Monday OF the October term
thus refusing hearing for the presen,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
The Pope to Interfere.

The Pope to Interfere.
Reports are current that the pope in
tends to intervene between the powers and
Greece, with view to effccting, II possible,
q peaceful solution Of the Cretan djibculty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Banking Firm Dissolved.

The banking firm of Albright, Smith &
Dye, which has conducted banking bust
ness in Tyndall since the foundation of the
town, has been dissolved, j. A. Albright
retiring. The new firm is Smith, Dye
& Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Pioneer Druggfst Dies.

Edward p. Murphy, pioneer druggist
Of Watertown, died very unexpectedly the
other day after an illness of few days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08

Anti.C Cartoon Bill Passes.
The Ellsworth anti cartoon bill passed
30 New York senate by vote Of IS to II.
VI hrs yet to come mp in the assembly.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
viii Have a Jail Of Their Own.

The authorities Of Sanborn County are
planning for the construction of county
Jail at once. The commissioners of the
prisoners in the Dawson County Jail, but
because of the saving and convenience
desire to keep them at home in the future.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
BrOOkings College.

An electric light plant will be put In at
the Agricultural College at Brookings this
spring to light the buildings and furnish
electricity for mechanical and scientific
purposes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-04-08
Postoffice Aspirant Suicides.

l.. d. Fall, ex-registe- of deeds of Penn
ington County, committed suicide at his
home in Rapid City by shooting himself in
the head. The act is assigned to i'll health.
He was prominent in local politics and
was leading applicant for the postoffice.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-08-06
MABEL SHELDON MISSING.
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS ABSENCE
ASTONISHING WORCESTER.
The Young Womaa's Empty Canoe Found on
Lake Qulnslgamosd Wednesday Afternoon.

Worcester, Mass, Aug. 6.-The myster-
lous DISAPPEARANCE OF Miss Mabel Shell
don, whose empty canoe was found float
ing at the north end Of Lake Quinsiga-
mond Wednesday afternoon by couple
Of fishermen. has developed into lively
sensation, as there IL now some doubt
as to whether she was drowned. The
police spent all day yesterday dragging
for her body In the vicinity Of the place
where the canoe was found. but no trace
Of IL has been found. Napoleon Snow
and James Cain. the men who found the
empty canoe. say that they hrst saw
II floating about soon after noon. and
Francis Carney. conductor on the Con-
solIdated railroad. who knew Miss Shell
don and her sister very well. having
carried both a. passengers on his car
which ran close to their home, says that
ne saw the missing young woman and a
young man walking through Lincoln
park from the direction Of the north
end of the lake about 2:s0 o'clock. He
says he II positive II was the missing
young woman. as he looked at her very
closely to ascertain whether II was she
or her sister.