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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
SHIP MORE STOCK.
Belle Fourche Market Improved by
New Range Conditions.

Belle Fourche Market Improved by
New Range Conditions.
Once more the section about Belle
Fourche Is in the midst of the cattle
shipping season, and in spite OF the
pessimistic forecast made some
months ago, the season of 1908 prom
ises to eclipse that Of last year Not
only are the cattle all In excellent
shape, the demand good and the prices
strong. but the range under different
conditions than formerly has enjoyed
an exceptionally good year
Belle Fourche long has held the title
Of the largest cattle shipping point in
the world. The vast stretch of range
north, east and west afforded for years
practically the one shipping point
there. Thousands of cattle are driven
overland to that point and then
shipped over the Northwestern to
Omaha, Sioux City and Chicago. But
with the passing of the big range and
the large herds, 1t was thought that
conditions would be so changed that
Belle Fourche would cease to be a
shipping point of such Importance.
The building across the northern part
of Butte county Of the Milwaukee's
coast line extension, cutting as 1t does
through large cattle section, also
was figured as a factor in the lessen
ing of shipments from there. Neither
of these conditions seem to have had
much of the expected effect. Count
less small herds have supplanted the
larger ones, and the cattle are handled
by many more owners than formerly,
resulting In an improved condition
and consequent better prices.
So far this season the number of
shipments from Belle Fourche is great
err than at this time last year and the
cattle are coming in fast In the
neighborhood of 1900 carloads were
sent to market from that point in the
fall of 1907, but the railroad and cat
tlemen interested estimate that the
total shipments from Belle Fourche
this fall will exceed 1000 carload =.
The Milwaukee, instead of reducing
the number of head shipped from
Belle Fourche, is drawing largely on
the country heretofore handled ex-
clusively by the Northern Pacific Cat.
tie from North. Dakota, Montana, wy.
oming and the extreme northern and
north central parts of South Dakota
are being handled by the Milwaukee
and Northern Pacific.
Rapid City, through the building
across the state Of the North-W estern
and Milwaukee lines, is no longer a
shipping point Of such proportions as
before. These lines have numerous
shipping points for cattle from west
of the river that are too far south for
the northern lines, but Underwood
seems destined to become the center
of the cattle shipping industry for
that section between the Missouri riv
er and the Black Hills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06

German Lutherans Of Iowa Seek Col
lege Site In South Dakota.

The German Lutheran synod of
Iowa Is making some investigations in
this state with the idea of building a
pro-cOllege at some advantageous
point. The ministerial college is To-
Gated at Dubuque, Iowa, and the pro-
college at Clinton, Iowa, but the lat
ter institution Is now filled with
students and cannot accept any more
at the opening of the fall term, which
leaves the German Lutherans in this
tate without an institutional school to
which to send their children to college.
For several years the synodical orr
GERS have investigated Sioux Falls, Alb
eTdeen and Eureka. and now they are
in conference with DR.. s. Sprecher of
Mitchell, who lately has moved there
from Trip. and who believes that
Mitchell will eventually secure the col
lege
The first building to be erected will
be large enough to accommodate 400
students. There Is large number OF
Germans in the central and southern
part of the state to be benefited by
having college, and those in Western
Iowa and Southern Minnesota will be
within easy reach of the institution.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
FIGHT FOR sPEARFlsH RIVER.
Expenditure Of 100000 Said to BE
Scheme of Company in Black Hills.

Expenditure Of $2,oo0,00 Said to Be
Scheme of Company in Black Hills.
1t is announced that plans are now
on foot which will result in the erec-
ton of mammoth water power plant
on the Spearfish river that will har-
ness practically the whole of that
stream, transform the present sys-
, tenn of water plants here. involve an
expenditure of at least $2,OOO,OOO and
inaugurate fight between the Cen
eral Electric company and the Black
Hills Traction company for supremacy
in the Black Hills.
For some time there have been ru-
mors OF struggle for the water
rights of the Spearfish river A few
years ago plant erected by the
Spearfish Electric Light and Power
Company was put out of commission
by the flood OF 1904, and no effort has
since been made to utilize the stream
for that purpose until the Black Hills
Traction company entered the field.
Shortly after their new plant was
built at Spearfish overtures looking
toward a sale were alleged to have
been made by the General Electric
| company, which owns $1,00O,OOO
plant at Puma. These offers were
refused, and it is now said that the
big company has determined 10 fight
the smaller one.
According to authentic information
the General Electric company will
build a plant that will have a capacity
of 5000 horse power, which, it is es-
timated would cost the company an
other million.
There are at present five separate
| crews of surveyors working in the
Spearfish canyon, none of which will
volunteer information as to their
plans. The Homestake company owns
most of the riparian rights in the
canyon, and has unlimited opportu-
nifty. 1t is further understood that the
Homestake. to protect it's own rights,
is to aid the Black Hills Traction
company in its effort to retain its
hold In the Black Hills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
FAMOUS RANGE TOWN RAzED
Evarts, S. D., Will Pass Into Oblivion
on AUD. 1.

The town of Evarts, until a few
months ago the greatest cattle ship
ping center in the country, has passed
into oblivion Not even railroad
track remains to mark the place
where millions of head of cattle have
been cared for en- route from the great
plains to the Eastern markets, and
scarcely house or inhabitant will
be seen there, where in former years
Indiana made it one of their greatest
trading posts.
When the St. Paul railroad decided
to extend to the coast one of the
worst obstacles to be overcome was
to find a suitable site for bridge
across the Missouri river. Weeks
were spent in surveying the banks of
the Big Muddy, and finally the en-
gineers settled upon site several
miles north of Evarts, which has
since grown into large and flourish
ing town called Mobridge Through
an agent the st. Paul railroad offered
the people of Evarts any site they
would select in any of the new towns
on the extension. The offer was &C
cepted. Had it been refused the st.
Paul would have been compelled to
keep trains running into and out OF
Evarts.
A few months ago the exodus from
Evarts began; now practically moth
ing remains of the town. Buildings
were drawn across the prairie and
into other towns, principally Glenham
and Mobridge, and in few days the
st. Paul will tear up its tracks leading
into Eyarts. That will be the finish.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
FAVOR KERFooT FOR "PRExY.'
Dakota Wesleyan Trustees Go to See
Strong Candidate for Presidency.

STRONG CaHQtOale TOT FTeSluSICy.
Two of the trustees of Dakota Wes-
leyan university went to Mankato,
Mimi, for the purpose of interviewing
DR.. Kerfoot, the presiding elder of the
Mankato district of the Methodist
church.
Dir. Kerfoot's name has been taken
into consideration as one of the candi-
dates for the election as president OF
Dakota Wesleyan university. 1t Is
only in the last ten days that his
friends have been actively pushing
his candidacy, which has brought to
light much of the minister's attain
ments. of which he committee was
not in possession. and they have gone
to talk over the situation with him.
The trustees of the university will
meet in Mitchell on Wednesday, Aug.
s. for the purpose of reaching pos.
sihle conclusion as TO the presidency
of the college 1t appears that the
candidates. at least those to be con-
sidered at all favorably, are narrowed
down to two or three, with evidently
strong leaning toward DIR. kerfoot-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
PRIZE FOR EVERY COUNTY.
Corn Palace Will Offer Special Induce
ments for Farm Exhibits.

The county agricultural exhibits OF
the Mitchell corn palace this year VIII
be made a special feature, and an ef-
fort will be made to secure as many
exhibits as possible. AS an induce
nent for the various counties that de-
sire to show their products the cora
palace committee has decided to offer
three prizes for the best exhibits. In
addition to these prizes the commit
tee has decided to present each county
that makes an exhibit special prize.
Already much of the space has been
spoken for, and if there is not sum-
cient room on the first floor there is
much space that can be utilized on the
second floor in the gallery. The COM
mittee realizes that the agricultural
features of the corn palace are para
mount, and with the splendid crops
that will result after the harvest is
oven there ought to be a fine display
of the products of the soil
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
MoRMoNs TO WORK STATE.
Elders viii Visit Towns and Farm.
of South Dakota

Elders viii Visit Towns and Farms
of South Dakota.
Six Mormon elders are in Mitchell
at the present time preparing for a
campaign which they intend to insti-
tute In various portions of the state.
Elder William Redd is at the head
of the company of religious workers,
and he states that tour will be
started to the northern border, stop
ping at all the towns en- route, and
that four of the elders will walk
through the country, visiting all the
farm houses on the journey to i'm
press their teachings on the farmers,
with whom they seem to have the
best success in selling their literature
The elder said that open air meet
ings would be held in all the towns
they visit They find many, he says
who are adopting the Mormon faith
in this state. Two years ago six OF
the Mormons worked in Mitchell all
summer, and at the close there We're
some exciting scenes, due to antas
onism.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
BULL TossEs WOMAN.
Farmers Wife Attacked by Animal
May Be Internally Injured.

Farmers Wife Attacked by Animal
May Be Internally Injured.
Mrs. l.. D. Puff, the wife OF
prominent farmer living north IF
Mitchell, had narrow escape from
death when she was attacked by
bull in the pasture. and will likely be
laid up for some time as result or
the encounter. She was passing
through the pasture when the bun
charged her. She was able to avoid
the animals horns for short time by
lodging hither and thither, getting
closer to the fence all the time.
When within a few feet OF the fence
the bull charged her and his horns
penetrated her body. When thrown
into the air Mrs. Puff came down
near to the fence, and with presence
of mind left she crawled through the
wires and was safe from further In
Jury. Persons at the farmhouse, who
started in search of her, found the in
iured woman where she had crawled.
She was unconscious. 1t is feared
that she is injured internally
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
LITTLE TIME LEFT FOR FILING.
Rosebud Free Homestead Lands to Be
Withdrawn.

Withdrawn.
In few days the free homestead
lands on the Rosebud reservation in
Gregory county will be withdrawn
from public entry, in accordance with
The general land laws, which provides
for this after the lands have
been open for filing for a period of
four years. The time for further
filings will expire with the close OF
business at the land Office in Mitchell
on Aug. Z.
Register Burns states that there are
about 10000 acres of land left yet to
be filed upon on the Rosebud, most
Of which is desirable farm lands.
While all the land was drawn by lot
terry four years ago, there were many
who never showed up to file on the
land which was awarded them in the
drawing. 1t is likely that the gen.
eral land office will provide way in
which these lands can be secured by
the public, and which will be given
due publicity.
The register and receiver of the
United States land Office OF Mitchell
have received information from S. v.
Proudfit, the acting commissioner Of
the general land Office Of Washing
ton, directing them what to do in the
premises, the substance of which is
as follows:
"The act of April %, 1904 (33 Stat,
254), opening to settlement and en-
try that portion of the coded Rosebud
indian reservation in Gregory county,
South Dakota, contains the following
provision:
.All lands herein coded and opened
to settlement under this act remain
ing undisposed of at the expiration OF
four years from the taking effect of
this act, shall be sold and disposed of
for cash under rules and regulations
to be prescribed by the secretary OF
the interior, not more than $40 acres
to any one purchaser.
"Said act took effect on Aug 8, 1904.
The four-year period mentioned In the
above provision expires with Aug. :,
1908. In view of the above you will
not. after Aug. Z, 1908, allow home
stead entries to be made of any lands
vacant at the close of business on
said date, except upon application filed
in your office on or prior to said date,
or in the exercise of preference
right gained through contest, or based
upon a valid settlement established
prior to said date and timely assert
ed. Lands embraced in an existing
entry on Aug. s. 1908, may be entered
under the homestead law according to
present regulations at the price fixed
by first entry hereof, should the lands
become vacant. The matter of dis
posing of the lands remaining undis-
posed of at the expiration of the four
year period referred to above, will be
the subject of further consideration. F"
Since practically the first settlement
begun on the Rosebud after the land
had been opened to filing, the lands
have increased in value because of
the richness of the soil for agricul-
tural purposes. and good crops have
been the rule every year since. Many
new towns have sprung into existence
In various parts of the reservation, all
of which are making steady growth
and development along all lines.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
State News of Interest
MULTIPLY TAX VALUATION.
Corporate Property Figures In Some
Cases Are Raised 100 Per Cent.

Corporate Property Figures in Some
Cases Are Raised 100 Per Cent.
The state assessment board has
completed it's work of assessment Of
corporate property. and while the fig
ures have not been shaped to show ex-
actly what raises have been made, ev-
cry class Of corporate property has
been increased.
Railroad mileage has been increased
generally over the state and terminal
properties have been given good
sized boost. In this city alone the
valuation Of the Northwestern road
was increased from 100000 to over
100000. Express companies were
increased about 40 per cent. The
Western Union was given raise, and
while smaller telephone lines are left
at practically what they were last
year, the Dakota Central and other
large companies have been increased
in valuation
Figures will be completed In a few
days showing just what ratios OF In
crease have been made.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
MAKE PARK AT FORT suLLY.

Doane Robinson, secretary OF the
state Historical society. has through
his efforts, seconded by those OF g.
ponnett of Pierre. had the site OF Old
Fort Sully. about two miles down TIE
river from the city, decided 70 the
sfate The deed comes from William
+ Readman for four acres, and carries
with II a provision that It be made
! nnblic park. Fort Sully stood a.
.h.t noint for several years before y
nos removed to the location further
~ tha river about forty years ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
VOTE FOR DIVISION OF BUTTE.
County Commissioners Act Favorably
on Petitioners.

on Petitioners
The Butte county commissioners
have granted petitions which will
mean a vote in November to cut that
county into three separate organiza.
lions. one in the northeast corner to
be known as Perkins county and one
in the northwest to be known as
Harding county. This would cut
Butte county proper down to about
what 1t originally was before the
county expansion scheme of ten years
ago.
The people of Lennon are pushing
for the northeast county, and ask for
about eighty townships, covering all
that part of Butte between the state
line and the northern line of Meade
county, or what is known as the jog
portion of the county and want it
named Perkins. They expect coun-
ty seat by the move regardless of
their geographical location in the pro
posed new county.
The county wanted as Harding
would only revive an old name, as
most of the territory asked for in this
county was at one time under that
name: The people of Camp Crook
are pushing this move, and are after
a county seat They want that part
Of Butte extending from the west line
of the proposed Perkins county to the
Montana line, and from the North Da-
kota line south to the line between
: townships IA and Is.
Either of the proposed new coull-
ties end Butte county as left would he
called immense, and will be large
enough for further division with great
er population.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
Weak
Kidneys

Weak Kidneys, surely point to weak kidney
Nerves. The Kidneys like the Heart. and the
Stomach. find their weakness. not in the organ
itself. but in the nerves that control and guide
and strengthen them. Dr.. Shops Restorative Il
medicine specifically prepared to reach these
controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone.
b futile. 1t Is waste Of time. and OF money q
wen.
II your back aches or il weak. II the urine
scalds oris dark and strong, II you have symptoms
OF Brights or other distressing or dangerous kid
ney disease. try DR.. Shops Restorative month
Tablets or Mauid-and sss what 1t can and WIN
do for you. Druggist recommend and sell
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
WOOL SHIPMENTS LIGHT.
Fall From a Million Pounds to Guar
ter Million at .-ierrc.

The wool season is practically
closed in Pierre for this year. The
shipments will not reach much over a
quarter of million pounds, the ship
ments being million Or more pounds
in past years. The average price paid
was about II cents, which was about
S cents lower than in several years.
The heavy wool shipments from this
state this year will be from Belle
Fourche.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
pies IN Wsshino Machine.

Marshailtoyn, Iowa, Aug. 4. The
one-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. r. Johnson OF Bristow was scalded
to death by falling into the washing
machine. into which Mrs, Johnson had
Just poured boiling water
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
TO OPEN LAND OFFICE.
Federal Officials at Lennon, S. o.,
VIII Start Business on Aug. 1.

Federal Officials at Lennon, S. D.
VIII Start Business on Aug. /.
All arrangements have been com
pleted for the opening of the new
United States land Office at Lennon
Butte county, this state. It's scope
will take in the northwest corner oil
the state, and 1t is likely that the Of
fee for some time will be one of the
most important in the West. Alex
George, chief clerk in the Aberdeen
Office, received notification from
Washington to proceed to Lennon Al
once and assist in the opening of the
office. The officials in charge will b.
Clay III. Carpenter Of Sisseton, regis
ter. and e. G.. Coleman of Flandreau
receiver.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
SEE FATHER CHOKE AND DIE.
Six Motherless Children Present
When Meat StrangIes Parent.

Wnen Medt otTd"S'So rSe.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Special - The
lodging of a piece of meat In his
throat caused the death OF Gottlieb
Schmittgall a farmer in Hutchinson
county. He was eating his breakfast
when the piece of meat became lodg-
ed in his throat. Notwithstanding
the strenuous efforts Of himself and
his Mortified children, who were pres
ent and witnessed the tragic fate of
their father. the obstruction could not
be removed, and he slowly choked to
death His wife died last spring.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
BORE FOR WATER; FIND GAS.
Well Diggers Make Unexpected
natr;kev and Farmers VIII Utilize.

nstrikev and Farmers Will Utilize.
Gas has been discovered on the
farm Of John Rahskopf. about three
miles east Of Warner. A well digging
crew had been boring for water, but
at depth OF Isl feet the water used
in the pipe kept disappearing. This
cas'sed the crew to cease operations
and Investigate. When the apparatus
vas removed huge chunks OF mud
were thrown into the air and the
smell AZ gas was almost overpowering
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-08-06
FIRE RAzEs MINE HOIST.
Men on 22o-Foot Level Escape, but
Some Mules Are Suffocated.

Some Mules Are SuHocated.
Terry, S. ID, Special.-Fire of acct.
dental origin cost the Mogul Mining
company loss of several thousand
dollars and threw thirty-fiye men tenn.
porarily out of employment. The
blaze seemed to start in the black.
smith shop of the company, and al.
though the bucket brigade worked
faithfully the fire soon spread to the
hoist and got beyond control
Several mules were suffocated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-16
A Gear and His Subjects.

The New York Evening Post observes:
The fcrocious republican insurgents in
Congress really considerste as
any Gilbertian pirate who never let a
Sunday pass without writing to his
mother or as that lion rough who In
widest rage did roar. but was only Snug
the Joiner. Having determined upon the
overthrow OF the House rules which make
Mr.. Cannon a czar and force the con-
gresham vino would get a hearing to
consult the Speaker In his private room,
our irpplacable insurgents are going to see
The Speaker about IL In his private ROOM
please. sir, congressman have been in
the habit OF saying up till now. may
get the floor some day next week to
speak on the rivers and harbors bill?'
NO says Mr.. Cannon. Well. then,
please. sir. may I get the floor to say
that you are czar. a despot. a usurper
a brutal presiding officer, In ignorant par
humanitarian.
This little fight OF fancy, the Evening
Post may he interested to hear. is justi-
fed by fact.
In the Fifty-frst House. when Mr. Reid
first applied the new rules, there served
4 man from North Carolina of the name
Of MeCismmy. He was thin and an eX-
plesive person. a farmer, and much given
TO the rural STYLE of political discussion.
But nc VAS sound at the core, and had
4aax txjaAds. Being a democrat, he