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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

1t is now almost certain that the
president will secure from congress the
rate legislation which he determined
at the outset of his administration tc
achieve, 1t is triumph which must
be rated as one Of the most remarkable
exploits of leadership recorded In the
history OF American politics. Few
statesmen have taken the people so in.
tlmately into their confidence so won
and so deserved popular support as has
Theodore Roosevelt 1t seems now to
lie easily within the grasp of the
president TO make his administration
the most signally brilliant in the an
mails OF the republic. He has stood
proof against the Establishments of cor
porate influence but what requires even
more moral courage, he has stauuCh-
ly withstoOd the tremendous pres
sure, subtle, sinister, menacing. which
great aggregation of monopolistic in
terests has subjected him to. Finding
him incompatible the influences,
secretly but vainIy have tried their
utmost to destroy him, But there will
be no resting on his laurels for the
strenuous president. When the battle
Of the rate bill Ia waged aud won still
other fields OF even iercer conflict
must be fought over, win his won.
derfuI good fortune to go with him to
the e3d2 aberdeen American.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

In iii Sir Charles Grey carried
with him from Philadelphia an ex-
ceiIent portrait of Benjamin Franklin.
His great-grandson, Earl Grey has re-
stored this portrait to this country
fortunately Franklin is an American
whose picture can be hung uo any
whore with credit to himself and his
country.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19
Again we see that President Roose

Again we see that President Roose.
yeit 10 no respector of persons. AL
though Prof, Malehow formally held a
chair In Hamlin university, the
president refuses to pardon him for
sending an Objectionable book through
the mails. The President with hi:
characteristic fairness read the book,
ana his comment was that he felt I'M.
Clean after reading the Malchow book
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

The contest between Aiexande~
Dowie and Voliva reminds one of the
childhood game, Simon says thumbs
mp. Dowie had his turn, now it seems
Vnllga's turn TO say to the Zionites
thumbs up or tthumbs down"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

The h0raes of Massachusetts ana
New York mus. feel that they have
reached Benlah Land for the Socie-
ties FOR the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals In the former state examined
1900 horses last year, aud took 1907
from work because OF unfitness, and in
The latter they examined 81, 595 horses,
and took s, 976 from work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

Senator Doliver has introduced o
bin that ia Of uudoubted interest to q
great army OF South Dakota women,
who have been flooding congress with
petitions for some such Legislation.
The measure provides for an investiga,
ton and report by the secretary of
commerce and labor on the industrial,
moral, social, educational and physical
condition OF the women aud child
workers of the United States. Club
women all over the country have joined
in advocating such an inquiry, and the
South Dakota delegation to congress
have offered full share Of such re
quests from the women of their state, -
Absrdeen AUlsriCdg.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

10 Is not a case OF lookout for the
cars, but look out for the rural mai
carriers. The postmaster. general
has issued q notice that all rural mail
carriers have the right OF way on all
country roads, and that all other vebi.
eies must surrender the right of way
to rural carriers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

south Dakota's entire Indebtedness
on April lst was $3.50, 900 What's the
matter OF South Dakota? Can all Of
her cities produce as good record as
this?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

Miss Passay--So she's twenty i've TO.
day guess 1t would surprise her IL 7
should tell her I was the same age
Miss Peppery-Oh, no; she knows that.
of course. Miss Passay That am
twenty-five? Miss Peppesy 40: that
you were.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

A sound discretion Is not sd much Iii.
dicated by never making mistake Us
by never repeating It, BoYee.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Dellner and
daughter, spent Sunday in Burbank
with relatives.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19
THE COURIER
By @ r.. BRUCE
Published on Every Thursday.
Entered at the Post ONCE at Elk Point M mai
matter OF the.second class.
Subscription price, per year ......... $3.50

The COURIER Is mailed regularly to It's sub
scribers until definite order to discontinue is
received and all arrears are paid,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

Total .s...,...ss,...s, 1852
Dated January 4, 1905.
BY order of the Republican State
Committee. Frank Crane,
Chairman Republican State Commit
tee.
Il. e. Warner, Secretary.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-04-19

Fine Highways Prove - Paying Ia
TeStment to Amy Community. says
Prominent slotorist--Poor oneM .
Big Hamdfeap,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
NEWS OF VICINITY.
Happenings Of Lancaster and I'm
mediate Vicinity.

Landlord Wright is in South
Dakota on business.
Miss Name Bennett is a guest
of her brothers at Mather.
Editor Pollock came home from
Madison to vote yesterday.
John Jeide and wife are look
ing after their farm in South Da-
kota.
Miss Pearl Mcdonald returned
to her school duties at Duluth Mon
day.
W. E. Lathrop left Monday
afternoon on a business trip to
North DAKOTA.
w L. Mclaughlin took de-
parture Monday afternoon for Mil
waukee on a business trip
Miss Nettie Baker was a pas
senger on the afternoon train Mon
day, bound for Sioux City, Ia, on a
visit.
Register Of Deeds Gunderson
exercised the right of suffrage at
his old home in Fennimore yester-
day.
Mrs. WoOlstenhOlme and @. D.
Stratton and wife took departure
yesterday morning for Grand Island,
Neb., for a visit.
Remember you get a free
ticket to any fair in the county with
every years subscription paid to
the Grant County Herald.
Mrs. E J. Carthew and chill
dren Of Spokane, Wash, and Mrs.
Emil Guentzel and children of Bos-
cobel are visiting with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Damn and
other relatives.
&C. A. Joeckel died at his home
in Winterset, Ia, Sunday, leaving
a wife and daughter. Deceased was
a brother of Messrs. w. F. and Sam
Joeckel Of this city. When the
JoeckeI brothers first came to Ian
caster to open a store G. A. Joeckel
was the head Of the firm here and
will he remembered by all who can
remem Der back a decade ago. He
was equal to his industrious kin as
an upright, progressive business
man and in his home town where
he was well known his death is
widely deplored. The remains were
taken to the old home of the family
at Lake Mills for intermert, funeral
obsequies being conducted today.
W. F. and Sam Joeckel with their
wives being in attendance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
The Guild Brick.

The newspapers are giving a
timely warning to the farmers-aud
others too-against certain schemes
OF mail order houses who want to
get easy money.
One house, for example, wants to
sell the farmer one share of stock
IN the concern worth par" for
$3.50.
Other concerns offer the farmer
six per cent interest on all money
which he shall deposit with them.
Both propositions look suspicious
on close investigation. An exchange
tells the farmer truly that he will
have no voice IN the management
OF the concern if he buys stock. If
he chould attempt to assert a policy
in conflict with the managers he
would DO oUtvoted and helpless.
But it should be said further that
the business of mail order houses
generally should be discouraged. It
may be conducted under the law
but It is not the safest way for
purchasers. The country is being
flooded with the attractive cata-
logues of these concerns which
offer almost everything at what ap-
pears t" be very reasonable prices.
But it is sort Of prize package bus
mess. Ii in some one thing the
buyer gets a bargain he gets left
III some other and the ends is that
he has done no better than he would
have done by patronizing the home
dealer. In fact he has not done so
we'll.
The local merchant or grocer who
buys from the great wholesale
houses and knows the wants of his
customers can be trusted ahead of
the concern that does a hit and
miss business with people he does
not know. The pictures may look
attractive and the prices low, but
when the goods come whether
furniture, groceries or what not
they will not stand comparison
with what the buyer can find right
at home with guarantee to make
everything good. Mail order houses
do business largely on the credulity
OF the public and when it come
right down to the merits of the case
they prosper because they do not
give good values as the local dealer
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05

Carl Sterges returned to Mt.
Galloway college Tuesday.
The Badger fair at Platteville IS
the drawing card this week.
Mrs. Vivian went to Galena
yesterday where she will hereafter
make her home.
-Chas. Searles, baggageman on
the Lancaster Galena passenger took
a lay-off the past week and visited
at Baraboo. His place was filed by
Geo. Howard, freight brakeman.
A final echo of Lancaster's 4th
of July celebration and carnival
came on Monday in Justice Moses
court when John Dechow plead
guilty TO running his saloon after
hours and was given a fine of $25
and costs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
SCHOOL DAYS BEGUN.
Hundreds Of Lancaster Young Folks
Again in School.

Vacation time is over and school
has begun. Hundreds Of little feet
started last Monday on the first
work ia store for them, and with
but few exceptions, reluctantly.
The older boys and girls have grown
accustomed to school and follow the
beaten path, but the little fellows
feel the first restraint on them and
kick, but of no avail, like their
older brothers and sisters, and
parents before them, SO they also
will have to submit.
Last Monday there were nearly
seven hundred bright eyed promIs-
ing children who placed themselves
under the discipline necessary to
prepare each one for his or her
station of life On these children,
with others over our broad land
depends the future glory of our
nation, the honor of our broad land.
The teachers Of our public schools
are under a great responsibility.
We hire them for agreed wages, but
when this is paid, is that all? No;
far from it. Each teacher has a
responsibility, a duty to perform
that cannot be paid IN money. We,
as the public, should attempt to
realize this. No matter how great
the wages may be, or how small,
we expect and demand that the
teacher shall be something more
than mere hired servant. 1t is
the realization Of the expectation
that places our free schools in the
front rank Of the worlds means of
education. The sons and daugh-
tiers of our best families-we have
no royal blood to draw from-are
the ones who take the responsible
positions as teachers in our public
schools.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05

rural route carriers did not make
the trip.
r. n. Hoskins cried the first sale
of the season for Messrs. Parlan and
Horsfall at Wo0dman Thursday. He
reports a good sale.
W G. Hickok is thinking Of build
ing new home Of cement blocks in
the spring. At least, he will look
into the matter.
Nobody is going ID kick if our
village has to borrow little money
to finish up the work on Canal
street. now that it is nearly done.
Also the street lights should be kept
mp, and other affairs Of the village,
1t doesn't pay to let things 60
wrong.
The old Hoskins home on Canal
street is undergoing revision by the
owner, R n. Hoskins, who has not
fully decided as to what ne will dc
with it.
Miss Mary Webb daughter Of
Mrs. Thos Webb Of Little Grant.
died yesterday sac was 81 years
Of age.
Mrs. McAllister OF Davenport,
Iowa, is a guest Of relatives here,
the Jacob Schralner family.
Miss Oswald Of Bagley is employed
in Miss Ryan's millinery store.
Rev. Frank Clark of Neenah will
occupy the Baptist pulpit next Sun
day morning.
Fifteen ladies Of the w. Q. 7. u.
called on the village board Monday
evening and requested them TO put
lid on the town during the fair.
Their remarks were listened to with
deep interest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
Popular Congressman
Given a Handsome
Endorsement
Carries Every County in the District
Except Vernon

primary election history
disappointed candidates believe
arr
the Davidson and W. D. Connor Of arshfed
magnificent majority.
Congressman renomnated by substantial gaining
votes in nearly every precinct in the district.
will be headed Albert
sheriff having majority
the shapest held Grant Tom Metcaf Glen
register deeds
County
Clerk Tuey County and Dist Atty
handsome endorsement throughout the county.
precinct county and
light
Hymer appeared good
him in the
reports majority placed at about 100
H Asembyman Chandler
by overwhelming
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
Commercial Club.

Lancaster Commercial club held
a regular meeting Monday evening
with fair attendance.
A communication from G. w.
Arson of Chicago relative to new
railroad was read and tabled.
An invitation to attend the
Bloomington fair in body was &C.
copied and a committee to max e
arrangements was named.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mccormick
attended the Darlington fair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05

Eds Dimmick had his head quite
badly cut while helping in the
blacksmith shop Friday.
Mrs. Nevins, P. NJ, has parti-
toned off a corner of the post
Office for the rural-route carriers.
Monday was Labor Day, and the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05
BLOOMINGTON NEWS
Gathered by Our Hustling West
Grant Correspondent.
CARRIE IS COMING.

Anybody who doubts the integrity
of the management Of the Bloom
ington Fair, as to the promised APP
pearance of Carrie Nation on Thurs
day Of next week, may look at her
contract with the society in the
Office Of the Bloomington Record .
This matter Is mentioned because
certain people have been circulating
reports that Carrie would not be
here, evidently with the intention
Of injuring the fair. Dem kin o
liars live in every community. They
have the instincts Of the midnight
incendiary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-09-05

Miss Genevieye Belken who has
been visiting her sister Mrs. Il. S.
Gerlach at St. Paul, returned home
Friday.
Byron Price left Saturday for
Minneapolis where he will enter the
employment of the 500 railroad in
capacity of fireman.
a party composed Of Messrs.
John Day, Clyde Beetham, Bert
Dival, Geo. and Aft. Adams and
Leroy Cater took departure via Du-
buque Monday. bound for Miller,
S. D, on prospecting trip.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Christmas in Bethlehem.

Shepherds still watch their
fiocks by night during the
Christmas season around Beth
!ehem. 1t is the most peaceful
scene in ali the Holy Land.
Yearly they watch the process
sion of pilgrims that wends it's
way from the Church of the
Holy Sepulcher through the
Via Dolorosa, out through St
Stephens Gate, where the mar
tyr was stoned to death, aud
across the plains to Bethlehem
All night long the foot-sore
travellers, who have gathered
from every part of the world,
may be seen trudging by star
light toward the little village
of Bethlehem December Trdv-
elers Magazine
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
My Creed

Do not keep the alabaster
boxes Of your love and tender
ness sealed up untii your friends
are dead. FIJI, their lives wiin
= weetneSs Speak approving,
titreriDg WurOs while their raTa
L, u hear ihrm. aud white their
hearts can be thru led aud madt
happier by item; the hnd
things you mean 10 say when
thev are gone, say before they
90. The flowers YOU mean t.
send for their collins. send TO
brighten and sweeten their
aomes before they leave them
1t my friends bave alabaster
boxes laid away, full of ira
grant perfumes of sympathy
md affection which they intend
20 break over my dead body,
would rather they Wuuic brlng
them out in my weary aud
iroubled hours ard open them
nat l may he refreshed and
cheered by them while | need
ihem. | would rather have Il
plain cothn without a flower, Il
funeral without ii eulogy, than
Il lite withou, the weetness OF
love and sympathy. Let Us
earn to anoint our friends De-
tore their burial Post mortem
kindness does not cheer the
troubled spirit Flowers on the
coffin cast no fragrance back
wards over life's weary way -
August Cast
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

nuts & oranges and il you have
any knives I would like to
have one.
Now Santa clause if you
are to busy to bring me all these
things I wish you would get
some one to help you. I hope
you wont have any trouble
finding where 1 live. | wish
you a merry xmas and hope you
will remember all good girls &
boys. Yuu can bring a few
presents out for mama & papa
if you have any to spare.
Paul Nash.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Camping Up tO-Date

On the bleak heights the mtn
ers were preparing theft
Thanksgiving dinner.
Bill" said Il red. Shiskereo
man, lis this here ported turkey
or deviled lobster p
Bill blushrd md hung his
head
Il can't tell you," he faIterrd
Tue labels got torn of the
can"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe CITY
Dec. z, 1906.

DSS' - 1OOO
Dear Santa Clause:
1 never forget to
write to you when it is almost
Xmas as that is the time when
we most think about you I am
only five years old and 1 am
not gong to school but 1 expect
l will go next term so for Xmas
you know | must have a first
reader so l will learn my letters
also l want two yards of red
ribbon a pair of gloves, a little
iron, candy, nuts. oranges and
bananas, Well I must close
now but please don't forget my
little cousins that live in Olds
Alberta Canada for they must
have something too.
Your Little Friend
Marie Miles.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
List of Letters.

Remaining unclaimed in post
Office, Monroe City, Mo-, on
Dec. II, 1906.
Armstrong Bros,
Mr. Jas Collins,
Geo Eugle,
Mrs Phoebe Straup,
Mr. W r Paddock
John Little,
W H Orr,
W r Ragland,
Prof Yong,
Miss Cora Young,
VIM Wesher,
Miss Lulu Thomas,
&c Collins.
Persons calling for advertised
letters will be charged one cent
additional postage.
r. K. MEGOWN,
Postmaster.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

Dec. Z. 1906
Der Mr. Santa Clause
lam little
b y nIne years old i want you
i, come around this year if you
p ease, and bring me a little
wagon so can haul wood in for
mamma, and want a gun to
shoot rabbit with, and some
candy and nut to eat, and do
not forget mamma and all the
rest
Well that is "i' I want
for this time 80 good be
From your truly
Luuia Ahland
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

Five girls in a fashiona'' e
boarding school have form Il a
society to protest earnestly
against the new spelling. They
sign themselves Alysse, Mayme
Grayce. Kathryne and Carrye.
Smart Set.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
E II. and J W.

There has been a change in
the cigar firm of Maddox and
O'Daniel. Mr.. Maddox has
sold his interests to his part
ners brother, James W. O'Dan
iel and the firm is now Ed Fl.
aud James W. O'Daniel. Every
one knowing Ed will wish him
ar d his broth err we'll, for they
are good fellows and make
good goods.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
dear santa clause

dear santa clause
dear santa clause
Cristmass
/ want a iris mail and a foot
Ball. and a target aud a story
book and a sled and a trunk
and a hoby horse and his har,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe City, Mo
Dec. 9, 1906
Dear Santa Claus:-

Dear Santa Claus:-
1 will write
you to let you know what l
want for Christmas. | go to
the Buchanan School, Mr. Har-
desty is my teacher ] 'Aven't
missed a day from sou al. l
would like for you to ~ & me
a story book, doll, gam nd
keTchief, orange, CO. ~ nd
nuts.
Don't forget our liz /, r"ys
Roy and Eddie.
Good Bye, your frj'"l .
Lizzie N e.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

ness and a quarter horse and
some marbles and a knife and 4
ba INK and a whistle and a big
lot of iron tooles and some can
dy and q black board and in.
delable pencil and a fountain
pen de, r sauta clause from the
north pole,
Let cher Sweeney.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe City
mo Dec 8 1906
Dear old Sanity Claus

! thought | would rite you
a few lines to let you know what
I want l am little girl I want
some dominoes and a blue hair
ribbon and "a story Book and
anything you want to bring me
don't forget my grandmother
bring her something nice she is
Sc year old l olive that is all so
good by old sanity your friend
Fife Hardesty
r F II No. 1.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Dec I. 1906

DCO = IVVU
Dear Santa Claus | am little
girl seven year Old l want you
to come and see me and bring
me a doll and set Of dishes
and a nice story book to read
aud a little buggy to hawl my
doll IN and lot of candy and
nuts so guess this d be all l
want for this tine
so good bye
From J our truly
Edith Ahland
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
santa is Jolly
Monroe

n oWHSVS ~ OOH1J
Monroe a.
/ love santa claus
dear old santa claus
Christ mas.
l love you.
| want a box of pincl
! want a magic lanter
I want a hop my thumb.
my love dear old santa I love
my dear old santa claus
Carl Ledrew Jaeger
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

Dear Santa Claus.
1 want a baby doll and some
fairy tale books and some other
kind of books. Plese bring
Katherine and I big trunk for
are doll clothes and plese don't
forget the others 1 am in the
first grade Don't forget the
candy. nuts and bananas.
your friend
Louise Nelson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe CIV. Mo.
Dec. 10, 1906,

VI OnrUr CIV, NO.
Dec. 10, 1906,
Dear Santa:
l want a magic Ian.
tern, box of pencils, and some
candy and nuts | would also
like a pair of boys skates, and
some books. d tumbler, and a
stocking leg cap.
l will be glad when you
come.
your little friend,
Alfred Moss Jaeger
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe City Mo-

Dear Santa Clause
1 am a little girl 5 years
old I want you to bring me a
set of dishes and a doll bed.
l have two little Brothers
younger than me please bring
them something to play with so
they Will let my dishes alone-I
will be a good girl-good Bye
Dear old Santa
Eva May Spalding
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20
Monroe City mo
Mr.. Santa Claus.

Monroe City mo
Mr.. Santa Claus.
Dear Sanity l love you.
I want you to bring me a fire
wagon
I want you bring some candy
and a drum
1 will be glad whe Christ mas
comes
1 want automobile and some
nuts
don't want onthiug elce
Gerald nesbit
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

Arch Owen was a Palmyra
visitor Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1906-12-20

Monroe City Mo
Dear Santa Clause
As this is my first letter
to you / had better tell you
who l am
am a little boy four years
old l have two little sisters
Santa would you please
bring me for xmas a nice pict-
ure book set of A B @ blocks
few toys and lots of candy,