Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-04-23


and Indian Territory. He is likely TO |
be gone two weeks or more.
Two families Of the noble red man |
nave been in the city the past Two
DAYS The lall buildings bewiidered
tlem and they lift for the wilds Of
Sioux Falls this morning.
NJ Ryan, recently postmaster at
jefferson, is IN the city today. He and
three OF his daughters recently contest
ed some kincaid claims in the eastern
portion OF the kincaid terri torg a, d early
THIS month they began their actual resi-
dence there They thus secure nearly
zooV acres within few miles OF each
other aud very good land al that. Mr..
Ryan Says They are having fair sxpply
oi moisture there this spring and he is
setting out thousands OF fruit and shade
trees He came yesterday from Nebras-
sa 10 attend TO some matters OF business
ana VIII return In Few days. When
Fs ~AaNhuSi ~ ohug position az
postmaster In southeastern South Dakota
Tor kiBcaid claim in Nebraska there
must be something in it.
BrQ. Peterson Of the Alcester Union
was In the city FIR. day, visiting the
local brethren Of The press and calling
on the county dads. He stays pretty
close at home and gets away all too
seldom.
). y. Stebbins OF New Hampton,
Iowa, visited the COURIER household
the latter part OF the week. Monday ne
vent 10 Armour, To look after farm
which he has owned there a number
of years.
beresford had hot fight at the civ
election Monday. Prohibition was do.
fea,ed by only4 majority on full vote
>. q steensIand prohibition candi-
uate Tor mayor Was elected over c. d.
Lofiler The anti-saloon elemeut for
The first time had full city ticket.
=. ~, Ryburn Of Alexandra. a direc-
For Of the First National Bank az This
city ana AT one time assis ant cashi.r
"eie' mas peeh IN the city few days on
q visit Mr.. Ryburn recently submitted
20 an operation for severe attack of
appendicitis. His recovery has been
....t ss1r
quick and complete and he is already
looking and feeling better than Tor
years.
petition mas been in circulation here
Ills week and generally signed. placing
ne name OF John Finnie of Virgins
township In nomi alton for representa-
i've IN the legislature, subject to the
republican primaries in June Mr.
rinnie IS one OF the oldest settlers and
oest known citizens of Union county.
re mas baen q republican war horse all
ms life. whose fai.hfulness, honesty and
sturdy nprightness has never baen
smirched by the slightest blot OF suspic-
on. Never before has he been n can
diua'e Tor anything and he ought to b.
elected by majority that would Be a
record breaker. Virgiaia, Big Sioux
and all The country between, ought TO
pc aunt in favor o. honest John Finn'e
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Parker left
Saturday for few days visit at
Aiexandrla with the latter's sister
mrs. Y. I Notson. Mr.. Parker is a
brother OF a. b. Parker of This CITY
y will be remembered.
Ralph Reid and Will Curry returned
from Lincoln, Neb. the latter part Of
the week. Ralph left Tuesday and
alter lew days. visiting in Nebraska
VIII resume his studies at the
University OF Nebraska.
Bicycles were generally adopted by
the farmers Of this vicinity and now
they are taxing to the autou oblle.
John =. Ericsson and Peter Shoulbarg
oi Sioux Valley have each recently
bought fine touring cars.
On April 9th, the last mum Der ofthe
Lyceum s0urse will be given in the
Opera House. at o'clock, BY Ed win e
Brush, the magician. Mr.. Brush will
give 40 entertainment that will be
clean and Instructive. We feel sure
that 20 one will regret coming out 10
hear him.
George Frenchr nephew OF County
Superintendent French, was In the
city between trains yesterday morn-
Ing. George IL mem Der OF the Quincy
Adams Sawyer company that has just
becn playing In the principal cities Of
The stale and was on his way with the
los Sioux Falls where they
played last night. George Is well
known here where he passed one
RUNNER He has been making good
M the stage and il WAS hoped that
re company might make date 10
Lhis city where George has many
frie0ds. The company, however. goes
smmediately 70 81 Paul and Minneap-
ulis fos : week engagement ii each
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