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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
A Fact About the Stage

Many of the plays that are presented
on the stage today depend upon ex-
age GRAFTON, dime-novel plots, blood
andthunder, pistols, explosions and
sensat tiopal features. To some extent
this kind OF drama is successful because
there are people who enjoy it and who
never stop to consider the impossibility
of some of the plots. But those who
enjoy clean, natural and consist tent
play that is built around pure, heart
story without any blood curdling situa
tions, knock downs and drag outs, will
find delig hLful treat in witnessing
"The Girl and the Gawk" at the Elk
Point theatre, Monday, Dec. I.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

Oh, good Lord, deliver me
From everyone that's in the way.
Let me put my trust in thee,
0, good Lord, hear me, pray.
Let Inc feel that quickening power,
When my enemies are gone.
Lead me thro' sunshine and shower
Do, good Lord my life prolong.
| am weak, but thou art strong.
Lend me then some worldly power
Shield me when | oft do wrong,
Make me like a mighty tower.
Many times while in my dreams,
Striking facts have come to light,
Showing me the ways and means,
| might make these errors right.
Bring me thro' aGother year,
Give me more of shining pelf
Remove from me all worldly fear
Let me think of naught but self.
if this term is like the old,
Gold III have enough TO spare
Quite sufficient-am | bold?
To build castles in the air.
Oft | erred | do confess
On the side of wrong, no doubt,
Oft have | the poor oppressed,
Thou my fears canst put to rout.
Thou who knowest all our plans,
Kuowest that we oft have given
Little help to any man
Even tho I'm sure of heaven.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

o her they hate to hev thar corns tred
on. Give him his London Times, his
glass of stout and rare steak and he'n
talk to you es long es you like, but, re-
member, always agree with him."
"Why, | think you're right, Rube, !"
said Melinda. IA German alliance
would be much better fur u.s."
"Well, now, Melinda, 'taint that so
much" says l. "but the thing simply
hangs like this, on the spitte. Those
air fellows that can't stand the truth
he'd better hang up the fiddle an the
bow"
In concluding my article this week, /
do not wish to Intentionally offend
nybody, but should somebody be hit,
lay it to the fault of poor crops and
bad weather.
Yours,
UNCLE RUBE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Notice Of Sale Of Real Estate

(First publication, December 8; last Dec. 17)
STATE Gay OF SOUTH or DAKOTA In County
In the matter of the Estate of SUSAN II. LIBBY
deceased.
Pursuant to authority contained In the last
will and testament o. Susan X. Libby, de
ceased, directing the sale by the executor OF
said will OF certain lands In said Will and here
matter described, which will was duly admitted
to probate by the said Court on May H. 1908
the undersigned executor Of said will, will sell
at private sale to the highest bidder for cash
and subject to confirmation by said Court, the
following tracts OF land
Commencing at the quarter post OF the north.
west corner OF the southwest quarter of section
three In township 80, north. OF range 4s thence
running east 60 rods and IS links thence south
ll9 rods and links, thence north 81 degrees
west l01 rods and 10 links parallel with the cen
ter line OF the road and rods from 1t measuring
OH an east and west line to the west line OF said
quarter section, thence north 80 rods and 4
links to the place of beginning, containing
about 80 and Z2-100 acres.
The northwest quarter OF the southwest quar-
range 48, west of the 5th p. M.
Lots 4, y and II of Block 8 OF the origna
toWnsite OF McCook. South Dakota.
o,ss possession $50 reserved until March ], 1903
received by the undersigned at Nc Cook
South Dakota, or by Ericsson & Stickney his at
torneys. at Elk Point, y. d., until the 18th day
OF December, 1908, at p.m and the sale will bt
made on or after said date. All bids should
state the description Of the land desired ant
the price offered and be accompanied with
certified check or draft for ten per cent Of The
amount bid. The balance to be paid upon con
iirmatlon OF the sale by the Court and the de
livery OF the executors deed.
The sealed envelope containing the bid should
be marked IBID for Libby Land"
Dated az Elk Point, 3. d., December 3. 1908
PERRY b. LIBBY.
Executor OF the last will and testament q
Susan X. Libby, deceased.
kRICSoN u STICKNEY,
Attorneys.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Rational Dress.

To 20 up and down stairs without ia.
tigue would be in itself the freeing OF
thousands of women from an intolera-
BILE daily hardship. And it is clothes
and not the stairs that cause the trou-
BILE. though women do not realize this,
as they refuse to make the experiment
of irving a different style of clothing.
And it is the same with all they do.
They talk of freedom and remain
hound themselves and as far as pos
sible try to bind others in one OF the
most harassing forms Of slavery that
human ingenuity can invent.-Lady
Harbarton in Rational Dress Gazetle'
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

BRO. VoLkMAR of the Grant County
Review has traded his paper for Min
neapolis real estate and will go to Wash
ington where he has extensive mining
interests. He is one of the pioneer
newspaper men of the state and will be
greatly missed. He has been with the
Review for twenty-eight years and has
made it one of the ablest and best known
newspapers in the state. He was a
charter member of the South Dakota
Press association, has always been one
of it's most interested and efficient mem
bers and his departure will be greatly re-
gretted by the newspaper men of the
state.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
FOR THE RETIREMENT OF COUNTRY LIFE

Pres Roosevelt is anxious that the
recently appointed Commission for the
Betterment of Country Life" should
have the active cooperation and interest
of the farmers throughout the country.
This is absolutely necessary if anything
practical and helpful is to come out Of
the project. And, naturally aud evil
IDENTIFY, farmers themselves ought to be
able to point out what they need and
what a government commission might
be able to do to better the conditions of
country life, better than any other class
of people. To this end the president
suggests that the farmers all over the
country assemble in their district school
houses not later than next week and
talk oyer this matter and forward any
suggestions they may wish to make to
the commission at Washington. Our
state superintendent of schools, III. A.
Ustrud, gives this recommendation his
Il hearty endorsement. The COURIER has
received from him letter on the sub
ject, a portion of which we republish
below. We hope the farmers all over
\ the county will act along these lines.
. Supt, Ustrud's letter in part is as fol-
lows:
"President Roosevelt has suggested
that the Commission on Country Life
'ask the farmers to come together in
ha cnhoo1 nj Of
try so that they may meet and consider
the questions concerning which the
Commiss on is seeking information. The
President desires that these discussions
be held not later than Saturday, Dec.
5th.
IL am writing you TO request that you
suggest to the school officers, or other
leading citizens, in the several school
districts, to meet in their school houses
or other customary meeting places, and
discuss the general economic, social,
sanitary or educational conditions of
country life in their respective neigh
borhoodS
1.-The whole success of the worl, of the
Commission depends on the attitude and
cooperation of the farming people of the
United States. The Commission repre-
sents them, and it needs their sugges-
tions.
''In this work of the betterment of their
own condition.it is earnestly hoped that
our rural folk will take an active inter
est in seeing that such meetings be call
ed and that they give consideration to
some Of the questions suggested, and re-
port thereon to the Commission on Coun-
try Life at Washington, ID. G.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Official County Paper
NATURES MODESTY

"Why," asked little maiden, "do the
leaves turn red in fall?
"A while ago they were so green, now
crimson tinges all:
Why do they wait till summer dies
and frost is ia the air
TO get the lovely tints which makes
them look so fair?"
SIT is very simple thing" the maid
ems mother said.
"That yonder graceful naples leaves
should all have turned so red;
The summer with its joys has flown,
chill is in the air;
The tree Is blushing, dear, because
her limbs will soon be bare"
S. E. KISER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
DISTRICT OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss
SOUTHERN DIVISION,

DISTRICT OF SOUTH DAKOTA, ss
SOUTHERN DIVISION,
On this oath day Of November, A. ID. 1908, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
ORDERED by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same on the 4th day OF January, 1903
before said Court at Sioux Falls. In said District,
at ten O'Clock In the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published twice IN THE COURIER,
newspaper published at Elk Point in said Dis
trict and that all known creditors and other per.
sons in interest may appear at the said time and
place and show cause, II any they have. why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk, upon payment by the bankrupt, OF
his attorney, Of the actual expense thereof
shall send by mail to all known creditors. copies
OF said petitien and this order, addressed to
them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness, the Honorable John Z. Garland
Judge OF the said Court, and the seal thereof. AT
Sioux Falls In said District, this oath day OF No.
vember, A. ID. 1908.
OLIVER s. PENDAR,
Clerk.
BY ODIN X. DAVIS.
Deputy
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Teachers Examination

There will be held Teachers Ex-
animation for first, second and third
grade certificates at the court house in
Elk Point, Thursday and Friday, Dec.
II and Is, commencing at $50 a. m.
Paper, ink and pens will be furnished. .
Elk Point, S. D., FL, E, FRENCH,
Nov. 80, 1908. Co. Supt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Bankruptcy Notice

bankrupICy NOTICE
tFirst publication December 81
In the District Court of the United States, for
the District of South Dakota, Southern Diyis-
ion.
In the Matter OF ANDREW iIy p.~yp,,p,,1,x
w. SWESsoN, Bankrupt ~
To THE HONORABLE JOHN Il. GARLAND
Judge OF the District Court OF the United States
for the District OF south Dakota:
Andrew w. Swenson, OF the city of Beresford
in the county of Union and state OF Sodth Da
k0ta, in sail DISCREET, respectfully represents
that on the Goth day of June. last past, he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the acts of Con.
gress relating TO bankruptcy; that he has duly
surrendered all his property and rights of prop
erty aud has fully complied with all the require.
ments OF said acts and Of the orders ofthe court
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE he prays that he may be decreed
by the court TO have Il full discharge from all
debts proyable against his estate under said
bankrupt acts, except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 23rd day of November, A. ID. 1908.
ANDREW w. SwENsoN,
4. C. ERICSSON, Bankrupt.
AIKENS Il JUDGE.
Attorneys.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

The Elk Point Leader seems to be
running Brer Bruce for the cornfields
instead of the senate-Will Chamber
lain in the Vermillion Republican.
Yes, rather. But not much chance to
do any husking this year, unless the
Leader proves more influential than
formerly. Our senatorial prospects are
still something awful.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Lost. a Blanket

Lost light new stable blanket be-
tween Jefferson and Elk Point,
Thanksgiving night. Ii found please
leave at Jones' livery barn.
JOHN SMALL.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
GOOD SIDEWALKS

Melinda said to me just lately,
"Rube, I'm goin' 10 sue the town fur
damages. Do you think fur minute
that I'm goin to walk rown' like tip
up with dumb bell in each hand, just
to keep loose board from pulling IN
teeth out of motion or my feet from
going thro to China? No, sir'ree, not
by jugfull. | can't be lookin' down
ct my feet all the time when ought TO
be stadyin the stars fur proper guild
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

ance. Well. no, | should say not.
'Tain't In the catalogue nor any other
place, so fur as am able to see. Now
| hev an idea that proper precautions
ct the right time, will save lots of
money on the part of both the town
and the people"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
Wants His Friends To Share In A Good
Thing.

Great Western Accident Assn, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Gentle men; l Gao cheerfully recon-
mend your Company to my friends and
anyone interested in Square Deal In
surance, having recently received sick
benefits in your Company. Yours truly,
Topeka, Kas. L. w. Hayes"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

talking machine is all right If 1t
does not talk machine politics.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
DISTINGUISHED BACHELORS

When | read about distinguished
bachelors, | am brought face to face
with problem that transgresses all
the laws of nature. We are told that
it is not good for man to be alone. II
is fact that man was born after
woman and he has been after her ever
since, with the exception, of course,
of distinguished bachelors). These
poor distinguished bachelors, how !
hoat as they.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03
THE STORY OF A TRAMP

Melinda said to ne only lately.
"Rube, do you remember that trip we
ook to Sioux City?' Il have b recol-
lection OF the fact," says |. "Wel, .
says she, after she had thought awhile,
Don't you think It's funny that every
body seemed SO friendly" Eyes, .
says |, "Melinda, hanged if | don't: il
does look bit that way. An | WON'T
say word fur fear my meaning might
be miscOn5trued. But feIler after all
has got TO hev lots of charity for his
fel er men. But am gettin' ahead oil
my story, Melinda" ses |. 81 was
goln' 10 tell you that story of tramp,
a tramp who travelled not a thousand
N les into an adjoining state, a mao
who pretended to be broke, but an
lransgressing. This tramp was the
missing link He had evidently cone
from Mars or some other planet JUS,
for the purpose of having a little in
tervlew. Be this as 1t may, no one
would take him in. Rather they
evidently thought that he had some
thing to do with the San francisco
earthquake an fearing another like
calamity, they looked upon him as g
nonentity. No good Samaritan to ex
Tend to him helping hand. There
was none to pity, none to caress and
as Shakespeare says, thereby hangs {
tale,' for he was deaf and dumb, but
possessing sufficient OF this world
goods to discover the weaknesses O
his fellow man"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

A thousand beautiful effects may be
made with climbing roses. Bowers OF
loveliness, quaint and delightful cor
ners, shaded and fragrant summer
houses, stately pergolas, cozy conceal
ed walks. porches screened with bloom
AL OF these and many more enchant-
ing things may be given US by the
climbing roses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-12-03

pome one mas said that the lawn Is
1.-The canvas upon which the gardener
plants his flower bed pictures and land
scape effects" That is a good way to
put 1t. And because of lack of work
or Of taste how few of the resultant
paintings are worth hanging In ma
lures gallery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-30

Miss Lovla williams of Shorter, Macon
County, has also asked to be enrolled.
but has not yet stated what prize she
most preferA. Mary A. Bryant OF Sell
ma wants the $3.50 suite OF furniture.
Peny Not Vet Named.
No name for the pony which Is ex-
citing 90 much interest among the ju-.
veniles has yet been adopted, although
many good ones have been suggested.
prize OF sf still is offered TO any
boy or girl under Is years OF age who
will suggest an acceptable name Tor
the nristocratic little horse. Sugges-
tions Twill be received up TO Saturday
noon. but only one name will be re-
eeived from each girl or boy WAC mas 2
suggestion to make. The pony viii
again be on exhibition this AFTERNOON.
the arst contestant to enjoy q ride
behind the PONY was Miss Annie Lang
ham. who scored her first votes yes
terday afternoon and as. reward was
nermitted to take short drive in the
cute little park wagon drawn by the
nonv. which would be named Beauty
| IL Miss Langhana had her way. That
is the name she has suggested Tor MIN.
ana she may change his name 70 suit
| her own pleasure II she succeeds IN
vsinninn he little fellow. Miss Lang
har,1 handles the ribbons very well and
she pronounced the pony to be splen-
did little traveller.
An interested crowd Of youngsters
| 1atnered IN front Of The Advertiser Of
4 ssitse Yesterday afternoon when the pony
was brought out for his first public
| exercise. he looked quite proud Of his
| new harness and red-wheeled buggy
| which win 80 with him as prize g
the person WAC. gets enough votes @
Many Valuable Prinen.
1 Here IL q list Of the prizes ALREADY
arranged for BY The Advertiser az &C
lsckftabie trophies for those who sue
coed in making winning scores IN TN
A Mitchell. 4-cylinder, so-horse
1EnSzrar Runabout Automobile, price, VI.
| 900. purchased Of Messrs. Patterson
| Inwaiis. GOT Monroe Street, Montgom
CIV gents for the Mitchell motor cars
lSy2. A Krail- French Upright Piano
I uffce $500, purchased OF the ~: p
i iTorbes Piano Company, and on exhipi
tiorS at their store
AZ A Thoroughbred, blue-riDnor
j an stiand Pony and Park Wagon, valu
Sso0. purchased Of Wilke Brothers.
IA A 10-pieee suite Of Mission, quar-
i, tered Oak. Dining Room Furnitur'
price $3.50. purchased of the A. Q
Rhodes g. Son Furniture Company, an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-30
PHONE Eat
For Fresh oysters.
YeIverton's Palace Market.
CONGRESS.
SUMMARY OF HOUSE.

washington. Jan. ss.--The need OF an
American merchant marine as an aux
Hilary TO the navy. formed the primes
pal topic of discussion In the House or
Representatives today, during the con-
siceration Of the urgent deficiency ap.
preparation bill.
Theldebate was participated in BY MT.
Littfefield OF Maine. who questioned the
legality Of the provision Of the bill.
appropriating 100000 to supply de-
ficiency for coal for the navy caused
by the transfer OF the battleship feet
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He
criticised Congress for it's fault to make
appropriations for q merchant marine.
His remarks eIicted from Mr.. Fitzger-
ala (N. IL, the charge that the Repub-
ifcar party was Responsible for that
condition while Mr.. Sherley (Ky.l,
maintained that the lack Of q merchant
marine, "a national disgrace" was due
to the Republican policies. The bill
was still under consideration when the
House, at 500 .. m. adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-30

ON exhibition at their store. 1os Dexter
1. 4 aloe Fox typewriter. purchased
of u. l. Davant. agent.
6. An ts5 Scholarship In praugh-
on's Practical Business College.
/ 4. A Lady's Gold Watch. solid gold
case, set with diamond, price $50.
1 8. A Gas Range worth $40, and $zs
worth Of fuel gas, purchased Of the
Montgomery Light and Water Power
Company.
Other prizes win be announced later,
affordihE. with those already offered.
abundant opportunity for the diligent
and energetic contestants 70 secure rich
rewards.
ThinEs 10 Remember.
The contestant receiving the highest
number OF votes during the entire con-
test will have frst choice OF all the
prizes. The one receiving the next
highest number OF votes will have
second choice, and so on. until the list
of prizes is exhausted.
No votes win be allowed on any sub
scriptiont prepaid for a period OF less
thar, three months.
The cash for all subscriptions to APP
ply to the contest must be In the
once of The Advertiser before votes
win be allowed.
on receipt OF the price Of sub
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-30
RIGHT
Tell II YOu Know a Coed TAlnS'

When a man finds the true food value
of a preparation like Grape-Nuts. IL Is
no more than neighborly, to tell II 10
others. 1910 ..
II should feel responsible TO degree" ..
writes an Ohio man, "for much human
suffering were to Withhold from others
the knowledge of the benefits nave
personally derived from the use OF
Grape Nuts az an article OF food.
Two years ago ! began to Ieei .
general tendency to eollapse-had ire
duent bilious attacks. was troubled
with constipation and vertigo, also rush
Of blood to tie head causing temper
airy blindness
Liver and stomach in bad condition.
appetite and sleep became very irregu-
lar. memory began to slip away. legs
became shakey and / found II neces-
sary TO use both hands In drinking
from q cup.
''Previous to this time i was In the
habit Of eating all ! wanted of what
ever was set before me. When ths
trouble came, I tried medicine without
help, but / graually grew so weak
I had TO give up lucrative govern
ment position.
until my wife began feeding me or
Grape-Nuts food. At fret ate Il
sparingly. until l found It did not hur'
me. then gradually increased tbs
amount as my appetite demanded Fol
many months / have virtually lived OF
Grape-Nuts. fruits and Postum.
THE result is gratifying In the ex'
treme. None of my former difficulties
trouble me now. In eating. sleeping
action of bowels and kidneys, every
thing goes like clock work-no dizzy
spells, no congestion OF brain. no lacl
| OF memory, no trembling of limbs.
II weigh more than for years q an
go and enjoy long walks which wer'
formerly impossible. No thanks q
medicine. but all thanks to Grapefruit
| and Postum" There's Reason,
Name given by Postum Co. Battl'
| Creek, Mich. Read THE Road 70 Wei
villa" IN pkgs.