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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Tha ftkSgiving Babies

Born, in Elk Point, on Wednesday
Nov. 25, son to Mr. and Mrs. Hennina
Gassman.
Born, in 2eresford, on Sunday, Nov
p, son to Mr.. and Mrs William f.
Christensen.
Born, on Sunday, Nov. 22 in Beres
ford, II daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
McLain.
Born, in Elk Point township, on Sun
day, Nov. %, son to Mr. and Mrs. E.
c. Ryan,
Born, in Elk Point township, on Sun.
day, Nov. p, daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. S. e. Sorenson.
Born, Saturday, Nov p, in Elk
Point township, son TO Mr.. and Mrs.
|. j. Busse.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
The Rev. fr1 II. Hicks Almanac

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liable.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
NEW SHORT STORIES
The Bluff Worked.

Frederick Kernochan, New York 3
millionaire magistrate, laughed at o
dinner about the friends who are con.
tinually brought before him for break
ing the speed laws in their motor cars
Most of them" he said pay the
fine and depart silently Now and
then, however, a defense is put in-the
strangest, the most startling defense,
like that of the Scottish poacher.
"A Pittsburg man has shooting
lodge i'll Scotland. and his head keeper
caught a poacher one day stalking
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Senator kean INTERRUPTED.

S'1NS' '>S1&ii stihSit 0PkGGs
Senator Teller called up bill in the
senate giving It's number, and asked
that it be passed. "The clerk will read
it, said the vice president but the
clerk had not gone far before Senator
kean of New Jersey, the eagle eye OF
the senate, was on his feet, apparently
to interpose an objection
Its all right Don't object" whis-
pered Senator Gallnger, who sat near
Senator kean.
The clerk resumed reading, "An act
to amend an act entitled an ,act to
amend an act
Mr.. President" interrupted Mr..
Kean.
Il tell you it's all right" whispered
Mr. Gallinger again.
Its not the bill | object to; it's the
clerk" Mr.. Kean whispered back.
Whats the matter with him?' asked
Mr.. Gallinger.
II don't know" said Mr. Kean, ''but
it's evident that there is no bill with
that ridiculous title
He was reading correctly" assert
ed Mr.. Gallinger. Just let him finish"
SO the clerk began all over again:
"A bill to amend an act entitled an act
to amend an act amending the act en-
titled an act to authorize the receipt
of United States gold coin in exchange
for gold bars
Good Lord, is that really the title
of that bill?" exclaimed Mr.. Kean. Il
honestly thought the clerk had gone
suddenly insane"
The bin was passed.-New York Sun
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Keep IL in Mind

Let it be known in every home in
South Dakota that the School Of Agri-
culture IN connection with the State
College, Brookings, S. D., for graduates
Of the Eighth School Grade, teaches
and trains the boys and girls in
preparation for the best calling 90
arth.-Farming and Home Keeping.
Five months of study during cod
weather, seven months OF practice at
ome during the bdsy season, yearly
for three years, and The Course is com
plete. For full particulars, address
A. A. BRIGHAM, Brookings, S. ID.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Additional Local

Mr. and Mrs b. =. Brooke Of Morning
side are Thanksgiving day guests of Mr.
and Mrs w T. FinN
There was IL we'll attended sunrise,
Thanksgiving, prayer meeting this morn
ing at the NJ. T.. church. 1t was union
meeting
If yon have troubles, If yoar business
goes wrong, see the Sunny South Mus
cal Comedy Of fun makers Coming
Thursday, Dec, 3, 1908.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McNamee of
Wood Lake, Neb. returned home yester-
day, after q six weeks visit here with
their uncle, Chas Butcher.
Mrs. A. Robinson and children, re.
turned to their home near Aberdeen,
Monday, after a month 5 visit here with
Mrs. Robinson S parents, Mr. and Mrs.
a. llasson
"Auntic Briggs returned from
Michigan Saturday and has been stop
ping with Mrs, L. W. Miller while ar
rangements are being made for her to
live in her old quarters.
Mr. aud Mrs Alison Bovee and Miss
June Went to Ponca yesterday morning
TO spend Thanksgiving with Mr.. and
Mrs w. NJ. Millesell. Miss Leila join
ed them at Sioux City.
Lewis n. Lewison and Peter Simon
son have rented the Lively cottage near
the depot and established therein bach
elor quarters. Girls, there is no more
Leap Year after next month for 4 long
years.
There is nothing like getting ready for
Thanksgiving u little ahead of time.
-Four babies were born in this county
last Sunday. with several localities yet
to hear from. See our list OF "Births''
this week.
Guy Smith left Monday morning for
Colorado and Will probably remain all
winter lie recently discovered that he
has IL brother living near Greeley and he
has gone out there To visit him. He
may take up claim and remain there
if he likes It,
4 reception was given Monday evening
in the Methodist parsonage TO the new
pastor Rev J. &. Greene. There were
actresses by the other pastors, music and
refreshments, and u general, all-around,
good time. The pleasant family of MIR.
Greene was duly welcomed and they are
expected to hereafter feel very much
AT home here.
What proved to be Il very enjoyable
occasion was surprise party on Mrs. |.
j. Wiseman at the New fremont Hotel,
on last Tuesday evening the occasion be-
ing her thirtyffth birthday. During
the evening Mrs. Wiseman was present.
ed with beautiful chain locket The
locket was set with brilliants in the form
Of u cross. Dancing was the principal
entertainment Of the evening.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
WHAT ARE YE DOM THERE ?"
long, with his finger on the trigger of

along, with his finger OH the trigger OF
his gun.
"'Hoot, mon! What are ye doin'
theer? the keeper growled.
THE poacher whispered hurriedly:
"'Hush, You ought to understand.
Isn't your master from Pennsylvania?
This is q duel in the American style
with Shotguns, you know. The first to
spy the other fires. What was that
rustling? Look out! l think my oppo-
nent sees me-
with mr tered apology the game
keeper hurried out of range"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
MAKE IT YOURSELF
Says Many Persons Here Can Be Made
Happy Again BY Using 1t


There is so much rheumatism here
in our neighborhood now that the fol-
lowing advice will be highly appfe-
ciated by those who suffer:
Get from any good pharmacy one
half ounce Fluid Extract Dandelion,
one ounce Compound Kargon, three
ounces OF Compound Syrup Sarsape-
rilla. Snake these well In bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and at bedtime; also drink plenty
of good water.
1t is claimed that there are few VIC
Tins OF this dread and tortuous dis
ease who will fail to find ready relief
in this simple HON e-made mixture, and
In most cases a permanent cure is the
result.
This simple recipe is said TO
strengthen and cleanse the eliminative
tissues of the Kidneys so that they can
filter and strain from the blood and
system the poisons, acids and waste
matter, which cause not only Rheuma-
tlsm, but numerous other diseases.
Every man or woman here who feels
that their kidneys are not healthy and
active, or who suffers from any urinary
trouble whatever, should not hesitate
to make up this mixture, as it is GER
tain to do much good, and may save
you from much misery and suffering
after while.
Our home druggists say they will
either supply the Ingredients or mix
the prescription ready to take ii our
readers ask them.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Realistic.

Mary Garden. the famous prima don.
Ma, compared during the recent Richard
Mansfield sale the old fashioned operas
with such new works as "Thais," :"
Louise" and 'Pelleas ct Mellisande"
With a laugh, she concluded:
AN operatic role now means the
vivid portrayal of a character. 1t
meant in the past simply an advance
to the footlights and an exhibition OF
trills, roulades and all the other vocal
fireworks. The servant maid went
home from the old fashioned opera and
when her mistress asked her how she
liked it she replied:
"'Gee, she sung lovely-just as if SHIT
wuZ garglin'. New York Times.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Notice of Annual Nc efinp

a meeting of the members of the
Farmers Mutual Tornado, Hurricane and
Cyclone Insurance association of Union
and Clay counties, S. d., for the elec-
tion of three (3) directors for three o.
years and for the transaction OF business
before said association, will be held al
the court house in the city Of Nermillion.
5. d., December S, 1908, at "a m. All
members are requested to be present.
Burbank, 5, d., Nov. %, 1908.
s A. O,rnAuI. Sar'v
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Blushinu to Order,

Mrs Elinor Glyn, as the author Of
several rather daring books, defended
during her American visit her last
book at innumerable functions.
Conventions conventionality," she
said at tea in New York, "such things
remind me in their artifciality of ia
nous girls school.
1.-THE lady principal of this school
took her older pupils to the National
academy's spring show. Entering the
hall of sculptures, she was heard to
say as she looked up from her cata-
logue:
Attention, young ladies! When we
come to the next statue but one you
will all blush.'"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26

Married at the Congregational par
sonage, by the pastor, Rev. VIM. /.
Beatty, on Thursday, Nov. 10, Mr..
Daniel d. Hall and Miss Mamie Robert
son, both of Thurston, Neb.
Married, in this city, at the home OF
E. r. Graham, Sunday afternoon, Nov.
%, by the Rev. VIM. |. Beatty, Mr.
Lynn Messel and Miss e. Lucy Wilson.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
EOfhcial County Paper

The Bible says ''the poor are always
with us, " but that isn't all. The demo
8crats have Bryan and South Dakota re-
publicanS have Glass
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
Thanksgiving Program

Services will be held at the Baptist
church, Sunday evening, November 30,
at 7;S0 p. m. The following program
will be rendered:
Prelude.
DoXology.
Invocation Rev. G. w. Bird
Hymn Coronation"
Prayer Rev. }. G.. Greene
Scripture Lesson Rev Mckenzie
Presidents Proclamation f. A. Ufford
Governors Proclamation =
Fl. G. Smith
Anthem "Sons of Praise, Awake"
Sermon Rev. w. /. Beatty
Collection.
Song America"
Benediction Rev, w. |. Beatty
Collection will be given to Chlldren's
Home at Sioux Falls.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26

duout hlne ana nall ieet. The time
that was occupied in doing the above
work has been about a month. With
this for an average it will REQUIRE
about four and half months more 10
complete the job, The dredge is now
laid up until spring, when the ditch
will be completed. The men in charge
left for their homes In Indiana last
Friday.
ROUTE 5
A. Halverson, while he had not the
time to answer all our questions, never
theless proved n capable thinker when
once he started. Mr., Halverson has
most excellent family. w. b. Gard
has fine crops this year and like most
everybody in Union county. is making
hay while the sCn shines. He believes
in smaller farms better worked, cen.
tralized schools and postoffice savings
hanks. John Small one of the bows
on Route 5, is something of a
batchelor, but he is there with the
goods. Il. 7. Stevens, is one OF the
progressive farmers in this locality
who believes IA up-to date methods.
.. T.. Holden keeps abreast of the
times and. even though he works $50
acres, he and his excellent wife keen
things moving. Mr. and Mrs. |. l..
Smith work 100 acres and they have
some yearling heifers for sale. Mr..
and Mrs. Smith have a bright, happy
family, In fact The majority of the
farming community so far want CEN
traliZed schools and all the olher
prerequisites that go to make up the
sum total OF progress. In TACT there is
strong talk OF II solid farmers organize
tion in order to have these questions
more fully entered into,
Those who anticipate results for the
Holiday trade should not forget that
the COURIER now reaches the largest
majority OF people both of Union and
adjoining parts OF Clay counties. Ad-
Nert4ers should investigate the situa-
tion and not make the mistake that
certain "Bridgeth did not thousand
miles from Elk Point. The lady OF the
house was giving a party and all the
Invited guests being assem- bled the bell
was rung for dinner to be served.
Bridget appeared with the first course
and began putting the dishes In place.
An involuntary exclamation from one
OF the guests caused the mistress to
look up in surprise. Bridget she
cried, whatever is the matter with
your face?" Don't We take any
notice av me, mum and ladies,n said
Bridget, genially. 'Oi'm only irwin
The shtraw berry complexion cure Oi
read about in yer society paper, mum.
You rubS a shtraw berry on yer face, an
laves the juice on for couple ay
hours. Only Strawberries bein' now
out av season Oi used tomarthon'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26

Nothing but his money bags keeps a
bad man up.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26

1t Is nice to be pleasant, but 1T is not
always pleasant to have 70 be nice.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-11-26
THE OLD FRIENDS


The old friends man has are some.
times the draw backs in his career. I
have often thought that when old
friends get too old they ought to give
up the ghost. OF course | have sym-
pathy with the coming generation.
but the coming generation generally
has drawback when people pretend
to do those things which are absolutely
false. How many people at the present
time are true to themselves? Politics
is over, but false friends ever hang
round the keyhole, ready and willing
to quote your stock on the exchange,
be IL at par, or less. Many man owes
his start to- the Tower OF Babel y
and many an individual never started
because he thought the garden OF Eden
was the commencement OF all his ills
Now Jupiter and Mars and Saturn are
all different planets, and any man..
horoscope Is gagued according to his
ability. Some men pretend to have no
ability, and (thereby hangs tale)
the man who makes no pretensions
but tells the truth, is better off than
the man who makes pretensions and
tells a lie.
We are living in progressive age.
This Is an age OF push, pluck and light.
We must not think for moment that
the man who turns on his side in order
to draw his breath Is any better than
the man who lays on his back and
snores like IA fire alarm. In fact the
old friends are sometimes like picture
postcards, they change upon demand. /.
THE NEW FRIENDS
New friends often prove better, more
friendly and more capable, because a
new broom sweeps clean and an old
broom in the hand OF a bad man NAV
sometimes be as good out this all de-
pends upon the amount OF practice.
In fact the whole thing SINNERS down
TO this: The old friends man has are
those who through long lapse OF time
have observed the uprightness of his
purposes, stand for the true worth OF
the character OF that man.
Yours,
UNCLE RUBE.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
SPRINGFIELD.

Prof. Schoggen and wife have moved back from Leslie to make this their fu- ture home.
 Will Brown and wife have moved to Plumerville to make that their future home.
 John Cureton and Joe Bicker visited Little Rock during the past week.
 Dr. Still has moved to the Cargill property.
 Dr. Stephens visited Morrilton during the past week.
 Miss Jeanette Jordan did shopping in Conway Thursday.
 Dr. J. w. Powell visited Morrilton the past week.
 I. D. Balton visited Bee Branch last Thursday on business.
 Mrs. w. A. Camp is on the sick list this week.
 M. Lynn and family of Damascus wis., ited at H. F. Hutto's the past week.
 Harry Burns has bought the Wise Brown property here; consideration $262. 50.
 Several from here heard the county candidates at Plumerville Friday.
 Henry Cathcart has put up an inde- pendent telephone line from his farm into the city.
 Oscar McLaren and Ed. Combs made a trip to Petit Jean mountain Saturday, looking for summer schools.
 Miss Dannie Armor has accepted the Shady Grove school in Faulkner county for this summer. March Io.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
MADDOXVILLE.

Uncle Jack Hall died lately and was buried at St. Mary's with Masonic hon. ors. He was eighty two years old and had been living at the place he died at for forty years.
 I. w. Presley is on the sick list.
 I. z. Plant, proprietor of the Plant hotel at Searcy, visited his parents here last week.
 Walter Maddox and Miss Minnie Bar rett were married at the home of the brides father last Sunday.
 |. s. Winter is repairing his house.
 George Maddox's fatherin-law had been Hinemon man up to last Satur- day. George had done some persuading and some talking that bordered on "cussin" with no avail. Last week he went to Rosebud to mill, and in some way got hold of Donaghey's Shot and She'll" As soon as he read 1t he be- came believer He was so badly ex- cited when he realized what a narrow escape he had made that he went home forgetting his meal, and his wife had to cook biscuit for supper, but she says that is all right as she is willing to hu- nor him most any way since he has come to his senses. We will be whole lot wiser, but will have less grub in about two days, as the candidates will be with us Tuesday night.
 March I6
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
ENDERS.

Our school closed last Wednesday night with nice entertainment. The children all did we'll and everyone pres ent seemed to enjoy themselves we'll. w. A. Ryan and wife visited I. A. Ryan and family near Guy last Sunday. Several young folks from Qutman at- tended the closing of our school last Wednesday night.
 R. E. Perry attended district singing at Madelia, Cleburne county, Sunday.
 Dr. C. D. Wilson, constable of this (Benton) township, has been kept very busy for the last few days.
 Quite lot of young people from Mt. Pleasant attended singing here Sunday evening.
 J. T. Jolly had the misfortune of los ing fine mare last week.
 The political pot is slowly boiling We can see a candidate every now and then slipping around.
 Quitman Rural Route No. I still con- tinues to grow. We have one of the best routes in the county. The carrier, J. l.. Lander, is kind and obliging to everyone. We don't see now how we could get along without this route, all though we can hear it whispered that il will soon be thing of the past, but we are in hopes the ones that are so bitterly opposed to this route will be mistak en-
 w. A. Webb, w. A. Ryan and w. M. Macaulis have put in new telephones.
 Rev. E. T. Herring will teach the summer school at Woolly school house
 Prof. ]. w. Tubbs will teach at Row lett school house. March I6
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
MOUNT OLIVE.

The past week has been well used by the farmers fixing to plant corn.
 Some sickness in our community at this time.
 Joe Weddle of Faulkner Gap visited relatives in our midst last Sunday.
 Mrs. Fanny Wright is very sick at this writing.
 Miss Alma Morgan is quite sick.
 C. F. Hopkins went to Conway on business last Saturday.
 Herbert Reddick of Beryl was in our midst Sunday.
 A. Sherod and wife of near Vilonia were visiting relatives in Mt. Olive one night last week.
 The people of this neighborhood or ganized Sunday school at the church last Sunday with large crowd and elected w. L. Easter as superintendent and Miss Kennon Wilkerson as secre- tary. Everybody is invited to attend and and take part.
 M. Wright made flying trip to Will onia Saturday.
 Saltillo, you spoke about MT. Allen s potato last week. That is sure fact about it having fifteen young potatoes on it, as saw it and know it to be true, and if you don't believe it he says just come up and see it yourself
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Hartley of Beryl was in our midst Sunday.
 March I6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
BERYL.

Beautiful spring is here with all its fragrance and loveliness.
 Farmers are quite busy preparing and planting corn, etc.
 A Sunday school was organized at Mt. Olive Sunday with w. l.. Easter as SUD- erintendent and C. c. Morgan assistant superintendent.
 Miss Jessie Wheat will close a very successful school at Mt. Olive on next Friday.
 J. N. McElroy and family of Holland visited at l.. w. Bowden's Saturday night and Sunday.
 w. E. Graddy gave the Conway road going over last week.
 Politics are warming up some through here of late. There is very little oppos- ition to the two Georges, our county men.
 motion is in order to make the vote for our county men all over this county unanimous.
 Mrs. Wallace Graddy is somewhat improved.
 J. B. Graddy has lost three good milk cows in the last few days.
 March I6
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
BELMONT.

Most everyone has planted some corn and the gardens are beginning to look pretty now.
 We are sorry to learn Dick Dallas wife got burned so badly last Monday.
 We made little mistake last week MT. Morgan will speak at Belmont on Saturday night before the fourth Sunday instead of the fourth Saturday.
 We notice that the laboring people from town are coming back to the coun: try for employment. So we find that the country is pretty good place after all.
 Miss Gertrude Brown visited at MT. Gipson's last night
 The people of this section have been hauling lots of feed stuff from Conway this spring.
 w. s. Waymire went to Conway one day last week.
 J. F. Cartwright went to Little Rock last week and brought out supply of spring goods.
 This sections prosperity depends a great deal upon this years crop.
 P. E. Bryant and family were visitors in our community Sunday.
 There were three services at the church Sunday. March I6.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-03-19
COUNTY NEWS NOTES
 ITEMS OF INTEREST, GATHERED BY OUR
 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS

MT. Keathley has moved to the resi- dence vacated by N. NJ. Strickland.
 Fred Day went to Bebee Monday.
 Dr. Franklin Stone is able to be out again.
 Mrs. Dr. Stone is quite feeble.
 Mrs. Mckinney is quite sick.
 Ballard School House, yov are born poet, and it's up to us now to make you poet laureate.
 Mrs. Archer has moved to the Doss Stone farm.
 Mrs. Anna Strickland, widow of the late M. Strickland, ST., is in very feeble health.
 Thos. Day will leave for Chicago, Ill.,, March 20.
 The cemetery at Bristol should be cleaned of the weeds, briers and bushes.
 Most of the farmers here are buying their corn, oats, potatoes and meat. The has in town of course, has it to do. Does the farmer have it to do year after year?
 M. Jones of Woodruff county has been the guest of relatives here.
 George Stone has certainly been nov ing some. He has moved twice in three days.
 1 propose to the correspondents and the Log Cabin Democrat force that we have an old time Log Cabin Reunion some time. What do you say.
 March I6.