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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18

On account the Triennial Conclaye. ol
Knights Templar at San Francisco, the
Union Pacific will sell round trip tick
cts from Missouri River Council Bluffs
to Kansas City, inclusivel, TO San Fran
cisco and return at $4,000. Tickets on
sale August 18th to Sept. l0Gh, inclu-
sive. Shortest line. fastest line. Elec-
trio lighted trains. Pullman Palace
Sleeping Cars. Dining Cars, meals Ia
carte, Tourist Cars, etc.
From Chicago and St. Louis proper
tionally low rates are In effect by lines
connecting with Union Pacific. In
quire OF e. L. Lomax, G. P. q T. A.,
Omaha, Neb.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18
Paper Read by e. b. WILSON at the Dixom
County Old Settlers Picnic, at New-
castle, Nebraska, August 10, 1904.

] was born In Germany In T845. Came
to America with my parents In 1885,
and settled on a farm near Bolivar, O.
AT an early age my mother died and
was hired out TO one Isaac Congler
We started early In the spring OF 1885,
with two yoke OF oxen and team Of
horses for the west. Came by cars to
Within IA miles Of Iowa City. From
there we came overland to Sergeant
Bluffs, where we crossed the Missouri
TO Dakota City. Here there was one
log house and TWO or three bachelors.
From here we passed on to Logan,
which has since been washed into the
Missouri river. There was one log
house and q couple Of bachelors here.
Next we came to old st. Johns, about
two and half miles toward whore
jackson now stands, Here were about
a half dozen families la log houses.
Father Tracy was there as d mission
airy priest. There Yves small stor,
and a blacksmith shop. From SIT.
Johns we went up the big Hill and fol-
lowed the ridge 10 Aoway Greek
There had been one wagon over this
trail drawn BY one horse, before u,
owned by men who had just preceded
lie.
From A0way We drove up about two
niles and camped on location to the
liking Of MIR. aud Mrs. Congler. I'VE
Immediately set about building leg
house, securing the logs near Pouca
ferry landing, with dirt roof and floor.
We broke some land and put In several
acres 81 sod corn, which promised we'll
until 1t was silking nicely, when the
grasshoppers came one day just as we
were eating dinner and In five hours
II was completely destroyed. We went
without vegetables until Mr.. Congler
IVES attacked with scnrvey, and upon
the advice of DC. Slough dug arti-
chokes and ate them. part raw and
part cooked. and was cured
The mosquitoes were 90 bad that
when VIE went 10 the creek for water
We were obliged to wear our coats,
gloves and d veil. Our nearest neigh
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18

oors were four bachelors who lived
about mile from the mouth of Aoway
Creek In log cabin. Their names
were Charlie Bookman, Henry Ford,
Mr.. Barstall and John Bunce. since
brother-in-law OF those sturdy pio-
neefs, solomon, John and Jacob Slough
OF Ponca It was the trail OF their
wagon that we would strike once in
while when ceming from st. Johns.
Antelope, deer and elk were plenti-
ful. Buffalo would pass up and down
the river and our COWS I'VE had two)
and oxen would stray away with them
and we would have to go and hunt and
bring them back. The Indian reserya.
tion was just across the creek from us,
but the Indians gave us NO trouble
whatever. We bought seed corn from
the steamboats, at $3.50 a busheI, and I
made trip to Calhoun, Iowa, on the
Little Sioux river. for seed wheat for
which we paid $500 bushel This
was In 1857.
There were unprincipled white scoun.
drels who would make raids on the
herds OF ponies belonging to the
roncas and drive them south, and
raid the bands belonging to the Oma-
mas and drive them north. This made
much contention. In 1857 treaty wa.
made with the Poncas and they went
10 live on Ponca Creek In South Da-
kota. From that time the country
around Ponca and Ionia settled up very
rapidly. In 1858 q saw and grist min
was built on Aoway Creek by the
slough Bros. Stocks OF goods brought
70 On steamboats, and Sioux City, our
former trading point, was visited less
frequently At this time we had no
laws to govern us and no officers to en-
force the laws Il there had been any,
put we got along very nicely and no
serious disturbance ever occurred.
Mr.. and Mrs Congler lived on their
farm for many years and prospered
Mrs. Congler died about thirty years
ago and Is buried at Ponca. MIR. Cong
Ter lived In loneliness on the farm for
several years, Coz they never had any
children) when be came 10 live with
me, as I had lived with him when
without q home, In Elk Point, where
he died some twenty wears ap0. and n
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18
House 10 rent. Enquire q ". 3.

House 80 rent. Enquire Of M b.
Kent.
Fine standing hay, In any quantity to
suit. Enquire OF Jerry Ryan.
Lloyd Halter and Miss Maude re-
turned Saturday from i two weeks via
Ii to the St. Louis Exposition.
Quick Dellyeryaray line. u s. Kes-
Ter, proprietor. Phone So. Trunk de-
livery and all kinds Of work.
See the largest crowd ol people ever
seen In South Dakota, on Capital Day,
Thursday, August 25th. at Harvest
Festival, Sioux Falls, August 70 to ~.
Miss June Wertz Il spending few
days n the CITY with her sister, Miss
Madge. Miss June has been visiting a
sister lii Chicago for the past two
months and ii Oh her way home 70
lWo0nsocket
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school aaosaey to Loass.

There will be available on July
/, 1904. s3,12l.OO Or the permanent
school fund. We will be pleased to re-
cieve applications for this money by
parties giving first mortgage on real
estate, or from school districts wishing
10 issue bonds. Interest at per cent.
Ell. M. DoDD,
County Auditor.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18

Last call TO get hard coal at summer
prices. We are getting In onr last skip.
inent Of wimter's hard coal and after we
oace set 1t I'm the BIN IL will cost nore ON
accoaat Of extra handiing. Order this
week and take 10 from the car and save
money. Ask wood Is better than cotton
wood, 50 the Cross Greek LeheiGh hard
coal Ii better than any other kind.
r. M. SLAGLE & CO. Lumber Yard.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18
Taken up.

AZ the Willard Allen place, miles
northwest Of town, AUGUST ist, three
spring caves. Owner can have same
BY proving property and paying
charges.
c. HARsIN.
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Bat You Ought to See the Corn Grow This
Week.

but ION Uu&hI 90 see the Corn UrOW THIS
Week.
G. B. Everett returned Thursday
evening from Jefferson, South Dakota,
where he has been visiting for the past
week. He reports having very pleas
ant time, and says Dakota is all right
for small grain, but the corn crop is
very poor. Wheat is making from 20
to ~ bushels per acre. Oats Is very
good, and there is an over abundant
crop Of potatoes. A sample of wheat
and potatoes gathered from the farm OF
Mr.. John Ferdig of near jefferson, I'M
ion county, may be seen at this Office
Vnn Meier (TosoG) Reporter
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18

Point which he still retains, living,
however, with his family In Elk Point;
In comfort and without care In his de-
clining years.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18
Cash Buying

and the quick turning of depend
able merchandise at small mar
gins is doing the deed. We're
simply selling goods at this store
these warm August days and at
prices that will keep you cool.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-18
PIONEERS or DIXON COUNTY, NEBRASKA

A Historical Sketch OF the First White
Family to Settle In Dixon Coanty,
Nebraska, as Related by Abra-
ham Strcbe1 OF E1k Point
and Written by M.
b. Kent.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
HAMILTON'S STREETS
LINED WITH TREES.
Continued from Page One.)

provements that will contribute TO the
comfort of the citizens Of the town and
tend to enhance the value of property :.
The chief opposition to the projec
came from the clique for which the
Ravalli Republican is the organ and
whose noisiest spokesmen al this time
were Alderman Geo. H. Taylor, man :
ager of the furniture department of
the company store and ex-Mayor Nc
Crackin. They opposed it on the
grounds of economy and that the i'm
provement would tend to enhance the
value of the company's vacant lots!
In view of their business connec-
tions; of the benefcent nature of the
improvement and of the fact, as shown
by the town treasurer's books at the
present moment, that there is more
than twice as much money in the town
treasury as there was at the close of
the McCrackin administration, the
sincerity of the expressed views of the
chief claquers of the opposition will
be accepted with a grain of salt.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
H0, For the Springsl

Sleeping Child springs are now open
for the season. The road to the
springs has been greatly improved, i,
new bridges having been constructed
and other improvements made. AS
the local public is we'll aware-the
medicinal and curative properties of
the waters are not excelled in the state.
The tri-weekly stage leaves Hamil-
ton every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, returning every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. For further
particulars inquire of F. L. Burns,
agent, Hamilton.
First class board may be had by the
day or week. Cabins to rent.
SHERMAN WAYLAND.
20 tt Manager.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
The Gopher Pest.

Farmers in the vicinity of Stevens
vile and points throughout the valley
are making strong effort this year to
rid the country of the gopher pest, and
at the same time do away with what
many believe to be the direct cause of
spotted fever. Since the advancement
by the medical fraternity of the theory
that the dread disease is communicated
to people oy means of the wood tick,
which gets the germ from the gopher, !,
people are becoming more cautious and
are determined this year to do away
with them if possible. A new prepar-
alton of poisoned wheat is being gen.
orally used, and farmers all through
the valley have laid in big supply.
The big increase in the number of
these destructive spermophiles has
alarmed the ranchers to no little ex-
tent, and people have been busying
their brains to discover means of ex.
terminating them. In most states
where the pest prevails bounties are
offered and farmers here on two differ
ent occasions were about to petition
the legislature to offer some premium
fo1 their destruction, but the agitation
in each instance was in embryo only :,
no definite action having been taken.
Probably the farmers were Of the
opinion that such an effort would pr owe
futile in view of the fact that Mr..
Gopher was responsible, some Is years
ago, for almost bankrupting the state.
At that time it was necessary to call
an extra session of the legislature to
make up the deficiency which was oc-
casioned by the payment Of the Scent
bounty for the scalp of every one of
the animals exterminated.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

When you buy a cough medicine for
small children you want one in whic h
you can place implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but
cures. You want one that is unques-
tionably harmless. You want one
that is pleasant to take. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy meets all Of
these conditions. There is nothing so
good for the coughs and colds incident
to childhood. 1t is also certain pre-
ventiye and cure for Group, and there
is no danger whatever from whooping
cough when it is given. It has been
used in many epidemics of that dis
ease with perfect success. For sale by
Corner Drug Store.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
CORVALLIS.

Special Correspondence to the Western News.
Corvallis, April IS, '04.
Most everyone is making garden.
The weather is pleasant at this
writing.
Mrs. Lockridge is on the sick list,
also the Shelton family.
Rev. y. M. White of this place is
attending the Presbytery which meets
at Dillon.
MIR. Lyell and family of the west side
visited Joel Carlisle and family from
Saturday until Monday.
Rev. R. G.. Williams preached at
the Methodist church last Sunday
both morning and evening.
The Ladies Home Missionary
Society of the Methodist church will
meet at the home of Mrs. John
Hawker on Wednesday April 20.
Mr.. VIM. Smithey, who has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. j. w. Popham,
the past winter, expects to start for
Missouri about the 9th of this month.
Quite a crowd of young people
from the west side gave Lena Lyall
surprise on Saturday night. Those
present we're Mr.. and Mrs. AIexan-
der, Mr.. Joe Lyell and family, Misses
Nora Elliott and Pearl Allnut, Mr..
Will and Ike Sears, John Dunbar,
Jess Smith, Alvin Hawker, Percy
Stanley and Joe Powell. Everyone
seemed to enjoy themselves.
The Western news., 1904-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Green we're Stew
ensville visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Townsend we're
Garden City visitors Saturday.
Cyrus Riley left for Bonner this
week, where he has employment.
DR.. Brice of Stevensvile was max
ing professional calls ia our little
burg Sunday.
Mrs. Larry Lazy aud Mrs. Thos.
Holloway were passengers for Mis-
soula Monday.
Mrs. Woods took the passenger
Monday morning for her home at
Augusta, Mont.
Robt. Cow returned to his work
at Victor Tuesday after few days
visit with home folks.
John Idel returned home Saturday
after months sightseeing in the
eastern part of the state.
Mr.. Anderson is building a new
blacksmith shop on Main street which
will he a great improvement on the
old one.
Guy Skillman and Mrs. Sykes of
Missoula came up Saturday to spend
a few DAYS with the family of B. j.
Townsend.
Mrs. J. Sherr of Missoula came up
on the freight Friday, spending the
day with h, parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. L. Smith.
Mrs. .'ohn Voss and Mrs. Welch
attended the meeting of the Ladies
Relief Corps at Mrs. Perry McLain's s
Of Carlton, Thursday afternoon.
Ernie Jones returned home Mon
dav evening after several months
visit with friends in Utah. She en-
joyed her trip very much and thinks
Utah a fine state.
j. Green end Dan Gard while re-
turning from Lo Lo Sunday, ran in
to a rig, causing general smash-up
and killing valuable horse belong
ing to Mr.. Green.
Larry Lazy gave public sale at
his place two miles south of town.
He has traded his ranch for town
property in Missoula where they will
make their future home.
The farewell dance given at Mr..
Lavy's Saturday evening was we'll at
tended and was quite success in
the social line and everyone joins in
wishing them much happiness in their
new home.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
FLORENCE.

Special Correspondence to the Western News.
Florence, April Is, 'O4-
John Duffy returned from Butte
Saturday.
Mrs. Rosenburg is on the sick list
this week.
A. Herbert transacted business in
Missoula Monday.
James Green and family returned
from Victor Monday
James Green was a shopper in the
Garden City Saturday.
Mrs. Knight Webb of Carlton Wis
tied the school Monday.
Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. E. Ensign
Saturday, April 16, son.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
A Great Sensation.

There was big sensation in Lees
vile, Ind, when W. H. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had
his life saved by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. He writes:
II endured insuferable agonies from
Asthma, but your New Discovery gave
me immediate relief and soon there.
after effected a complete cure" Sim
iliar cures of Consumption, Pneu.
monia, Bronchitis and Grip are mum.
erous. It's the peerless remedy for all
throat and lung troubles. Price Soc,
and 81 90. Guaranteed by Hamilton
Drug Co. Trial bottles free.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
THE TIRED s.EgRESS.

I'm tired oh, very tired, Marie,
Be quick. take Off NY things;
My fingers are quite numb, Marie,
From wearing all these rings
And then my neck is stiff. Marie,
Some stuff you'd better get
To rub il with-it is all from
That diamond collarette.
My shoulders are so sore. Marie,
1t is not right for girls
To weigh themselves down as we do
With heavy ropes of pearls.
My head is splitting too, Marie,
wish that | We're dead!
Oh! why don't you remove. Marie,
This crown from off my head?
Town Topics.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Market Report.

The quotations given below are the
prevailing prices Wednesday morning
and are subject to change at any time
Butter, Ranch Csc per h.,
Creamery, SOC per lb.
Eggs. 15c doz
Potatoes, ST. 90 per 100 lbs.
Hay-Mixed, $1,000.
Timothy, $500. Baled.
Oats, $1.1O per 100 lbs.
Wheat, $1.25 per 100 lbs.
Apples, ST. 90.
Cabbage, $500 per 100 lbs.
Onion $4.OO per 100 lbs.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Makes q Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you
ever heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
is the best. 1t sweeps away and cures
Burns, Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ul-
GERS, Skin Erupticns and Piles. It's
only 25c, and guaranteed to give satis-
faction by Hamilton Drug Co.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Cottage Hotel Changes Hands.

A. W. Newell has resumed the man
agement of the Cottage Hotel. This
popular hostelry has been thoroughly
renovated, reftted and refurnished
and under the management of Mr..
Newell, who is an experienced caterer,
should receive good share of the
public patronage.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
VICTO> NEWS.

VCTO> NEWS.
Special Correspondent, to the Western News
Victor, April Is, '04.
Mrs. S. w. Gavin has been i'll for
the past week.
]. M. Appolonio has been appointe ed
Notary Public.
J. A. Conner Jr. and wife moved to
Darby last week
Miss Harlan spent Saturday with
Stevensvllle friends.
Miss Bruce visited friends at
Woodside over Sunday.
Chas. Anderson and family and
Geo. Craddock left Saturday for
Oregon.
B. F. East has moved into his
newly purchased cottage on west
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Herbert Of Flor
ence spent Sunday with Mrs. Her
bert's par, nts.
A. NJ. Gavin and wife of Missoula
visited Mr.. Gavir s parents several
days last week.
Nels Thompson Of Missoula, form
erly section boss here, spent Sunday
with Victor friends.
j. E. Marvin spent last week IN
Hamilton delivering fruit trees for
the Oregon Nursery.
Mrs. VIM. Dallas and Mrs. w. H.
McVey spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mrs. Thos johnson on Burnt
Fork.
Miss Bertha Simpson returned to
Missoula this morning after spending
her ten days vacation at her Etna
no me.
Mrs. w. J. Bourne and two chill
dren and Miss Helen Hickey of Mis-
soula have been guests of Mrs. J. w.
Myers the past week.
DR.. Brice was called from Stevens
vile Saturday to attend Mrs. M, M.
Humble who was suffering with
light attack of pneumonia
w. J. Fowler, who in company
with DR.. Hanbldge left two weeks
ago for California, returned Saturday
evening having gone only to Port
land.
The Royal Neighbors initiated nine
members into their order on last
Wednesday evening. A delicious
lunch vas served at the close of the
meeting.
Miss Grace Holmes entertained
few of her friends at her home on
Tuesday evening and a most enjoy.
able evening was spent with games
and music.
The two year-old son of Mr.. Wink
Ter sustained bad cut on his fore
head by fall Wednesday last and as
the flow of blood could not be stopped
was taken to Stevensville for treat
ment Friday.
A man named Aker, q denizen of
Hamilton badly under the influence
of whiskey, got off the freight tram
here Saturday afternoon and at
tempted to cut his throat but got the
knife to far to one side. The poor
wretch was taken to the hotel and
we'll cared for, DR.. Brice sewing up
the cut, and was taken back to Ham
llton today. Oh! when will this drink
curse cease.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Business Locals.

Ida no cedar posts for sale by A. c
M. Co. 52tf
Formaldehyde for Grain Smut at
Ho milton Drug Co. 24-4t.
TO RENT-Four furnished rooms.
]. L. STOUT, 9Th street. 2o-tf.
Good clean comfortable beds at the
Cottage Hotel, North Second street.
A. w. Newell. Prop.
Cut flowers all the year from the
Missoula Nursery Co. Leave orders
at Roberts. - SIT
Good seed potatoes and cabbage,
tomato, egg, cauliflower, celery and
pepper plants for sale. Mail orders
will receive prompt attention. S. A.
CRABB, Grantsdale, Mont. % If
Money to Loan-Address A. care of
The Western News. 2l-tf.
For calcimining call on Magni &
Harvey, Pell's old stand. 3O-tf.
W. T. Flanders has engaged in the
dray business and solicits a share of
the public patronage. Leave orders
at Hyde's Barber shop. 26-tf.
For paints and wall paper see Mag.
nj & Harvey, Pell's old stand. Soft
We buy, sell, make and repair every
thing. E. E. Smith, Second Hand
store. q At
Formaldehyde for Potato Scab for
sale at Hamilton Drug Co. 2+-4t.
MONEY TO LOAN-on good real
estate security. Samuel Dinsmore,
Missoula, Montana. lift
A. W. Newell, proprietor of the Cot
tage Hotel solicits share of your pat
ronage and assures you courteous
treatment. Everything strictly first
class and prices reasonable. 26.1t.
I have about so Hardy year-old
roses for sale at 40 cents each, or $4
per dozen. Also some fine shrubs,2 to
4 feet high that are perfectly hardy in
this climate. 26-tf. w. e. McMURRY.
Formaldehydc, 4 cheaper and better
than vitrol, for all kinds of Grain
Smut. For sale at Hamilton Drug Co,
Before buying wagon or buggy
don't forget to inspect the Woodside
Creamery Co.'S. Western King wago
and Rex buggies. 23tf
For Sale-Team, wagon and har-
ness. Horses four and five years old,
weigh aoout 1900 each. Inquire of
Jacob Helwig. 24tf
One pound of Formaldehyde makes
As to so gallons water for wheat smut.
Price 50 cts per pound at Hamilton
Drug Co. 24-4t.
WANTED-By Woodside Creamery
Co., 100 dozen chickens. Will pay
the highest market price. Call on or
address Woodside Creamery Co.,
Woodside Mont. 14-tf.
NURSERY STOCK, HOME ROWN
Don't overlook the fact that the
Missoula Nursery Co. are the largest
growers of nursery stock in the north
west. Write for our catalogue at once
or place your order with our travelling
agents. 7tf
II have used Cham berlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets with most salts
factory results" says Mrs. F. L.
Phelps, Houston, Texas. For in
digestion, biliousness and constipation
these tablets are most excellent. Sold
by Corner Drug Store.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Notice to Creditors.

All persons indebted to the firm of
Donovan & Burns are requested to
settle the same as soon as possible, or
said accounts will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
20 If DONOVAN & BURNS,
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Filed for Record.

Deed-John Lake and wife to Cray
Bell, one acre, Hart addition-$1.
Deed-Thos. Roe to S. Sedgwick,
right of way for ditch-S1.
Deed-John w. Winslett to Joseph
T. Pardee, 100 acres, Three Mile
$1,000.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
For Sale.

One six room house, lot and barn on
Main street in Victor. For particulars
inquire or write to
MRS. c. F. HEFFRON,
~ 3m Victor, Montana.
The Western news., 1904-04-20
Notice..

TVUICSe
There will be an examination of ap-
plicants for teachers certificates held
in the court house April 10Th and 3Oth,
1904. KIrr1E OsrERMryFR
2o st County Superintendent
The Western news., 1904-04-20

Nothing Equal to ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for Bowel Com
plants in Children.
"We have used Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our
family for years." says Mrs. J. B..
Cooke, of Netherlands, Texas. 1--WE
have given it to all of our children.
We have used other medicines for tn e
same purpose. but never found any,
thing to eqeal Chamberlain's. If you
will use it as directed it will always
cure" For sale by Corner Drug
Store.