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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16

Uaion coanty at the National Corn Rx-
Union county came out in good shape
at the National Corn exposition at
Omaha last week. J. P. Thompson of
this city won first pr.ze of $50 for the
best 10 ears of yellow dent corn, Geo. H.
Whiting, the Yankton seedsman, taking
second. Mr.. Thompson also took first
for the best single ear of dent corn, any
color, John Laking of Hurley second
and Whiting OF Yankton third
Jess johnson of Beresford, took the
first prize. S25 for the best peck of white
oats and third for the best peck Of blue
stem wheat. These prizes were won
with the whole state in competition, but
the competition seems to have been very
slight. There should have been many
more entries from this county, but Mr.
Thompson and Mr.. Johnson were the
only prize winners and practically and
lonesomely represented the county.
In this connection we wish TO call the
attention of all farmers to our Farmers
Institute which will soon take place.
We hope to announce the definite date
in week or two, but IL is none too
early to be selecting your best seed corn
and seed grain for this contest. Have
your eyes open for the best you raise and
bring it in when the time comes in gen.
erous rivalry with the products of your
neighbor farmer. In this way only can
we have an exhibition worthy of the
county.
Next week we expect to publ sh an &C.
count of the Omaha Exposition by r..
M. Crowder of this city, who was in at
tendance.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16
Our Police Bulletin

The past week there have been more
( scraps and disturbances than in any
one month in year before. We have
heard it lntimated that the saloons are
serving out a new and vicious form of
jam bouree juice during the Table rnacle
meetings. Ii this is true the city dads
should tax them up about 800 m )nth
extra license aud expend it in lighting
up the streets on dark Sunday nights.
We have been requested to Withhold
3 ths names of several parties to these
scraps. We usually keep back the
names for the first offense. But it
might as we'll be understood, first as
last, that when any of these persons
are brought up in police court for the
same or similar offense, the COURIER
Will publish the names without fear or
favor. So there is only one way to
keep your name off our Police Bulletin
board-keep out of the reach of the
copper.
One man took poke at another on e
dav last week and paid 1856 for the
privilege in justice cou TT Monday.
Some boys were rowing about town
one or two nights last week. The next
time it is repeated they will be
prom pity arrested.
Thos. Keel was arrested for plain
drunk Tuesday and as sessed inc and
costs of 1875. He was allowed to 90
on promising to get out of town and
stay out. Another plain drunk was as
sessed like amount on Saturday.
There was lively scrap in front of
keliys saloon Saturday night. The
Two were arrested and paid fine and
costs OF 1885 each before Judge Lilly
Monday morning for disturbing the
peace.
tourist WAS discovered at the depot
Saturday beautifully blistered with
booze. He made things lively for
Night Watchmau Hennigen, but was
hEaly landed In the cooler. He had
his hearing Monday morning and was
lined $3.50. His available asst is
amounted to less than half this sum,
and lie is laying 1T out" at the city
expense.
Three boys up above Richlaud were
arrested last week for stealing a har-
ness from John Henke. Monday they
pleaded guilty and were fined $40 and
costs each, which were paid.
a ndrew o. Burgen, who has been
WING around Emmett some We airs and
working for Hans A. Anderson the
past Year, has since October been
somewhat queer. Recently he would
70 around among the nelghbors and
talk good deal with odd notions 10
4 his mind. The sheriff was notified and
Friday Deputy Sheriff Ne;z went to
En- met and brought him to Elk Point.
He had an examination before the
county board of insanity yesterday and
WAS ad judged insane and mmitted to
the state hospital for the insane at
YanktOn.
George Hawkins, who has been at
work for Lars Erickson west OF Akron.
assaulted John E. Carlson Satur lay
morning with a hammer. There had
been no trouble between them previ-
Ously, Hawk ins simply being crazed
with drink. He was arrest ed and
Wrought to Elk Point. When searched
R0me money and 80, hammerless re-
yOlv-r were found on his person. He
had his hearing Tuesday before Justice
Lilly, who committed him for 80 DAYS,
With the understanding that at the ex-
ptration OF that time he should qui,
The county. So
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16
Marriage Bells


At the Baptist parsonage, Wednesday
morning, the pastor, Rev. Geo. w.
Bird, united in marriage William
Ruhaak and Miss Josie Kline. They
were attended by Chas. Kline and Miss
Mary Ruhaak, brother aud sister Of the
bride and groom respectively. They
left on the morning train for brief
wedding trip after which they will make
their home here. The COURIER extends
best wishes.
Yesterday evening, at the same place
Rev. Mr.. Bird pronounced the words
that made Joseph Ray Mccoy ane
Miss Bertha Leota Thornton HUSBAND
and wife. Mr.. Thornton AID Mr.. ant
Mrs. Guy E. Christensen were witnesses
of tn. ceremony. Mr.. Mccoy came
here from Illinois few years ago ant
is one of our progressive and ambition
young men. The bride is the daughte
of S. g. Thornton and was born ant
reared here. The young couple are re
ceiving hearty congratulations from
their numerous friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16

The Tabernacle meetings have con
tinued the past week with great and in.
creasing interest. The tabernacle is
crowded at every service and from ter
to senty-6ve are Il mud at the close Of
each sermon seeking the way Of life
There have probably been one hundred
conversions to date. one hundred anG
twenty having come forwa I'd to ex
press a desire to lead TIL. Christian lif,
No such religious awakening has eve
been in Elk Point previously,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16
Tinfing Free

Would you like to learn photo aud
lantern slide tinting free with DUNES
famous colors? II interested, send
stamp for particulars.
NATL PHOTo & LANTERN SLIDE
COLOR Co., Manufacturers, 1872 Eas,
l3slh ST., New York.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16

Thoroug Inbred, shorthorn. bull
calves, some Of servlcesble age.
Phope lN4 ----, or address s. s.
Eidem, Route I, Elk Point, 8. D. Ills.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1909-12-16

The reason why Ayers Hair Vigor stops
falling hair is because it first destroys the
germs which cause this trouble. After
This is done, nature soon brings about a
filll recovery, restoring the hair and
scalp to a perfectly healthy condition.
7tode by the j. C. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mass
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
The HeIpino Hand.

In Umpballoo." says the returned
missionary, the natives are living in
absolute squalor, although at their
very doors are priceless deposits of
gold and silver and coal and iron, and
although oil wells gush freely from
the cliffs oh, my hearers, they need
help, and l appeal to you to give of
your bounty"
After the collection Mr.. Mccullough,
the well-known magnate, approached
the missionary and asks:
Would you mind giving me the ex-
act location OF this Umpballoo coun
try?"
Il shall be glad to do So says the
er-pardon me-is it
your intention tc do something to en-
tighten those benighted peopie?"
Yes. but I'd rather you'd keep 1t
quiet. ! think III send my agents over
there and get some concessions and
organize few trusts"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
First lime In History.

Once there was a man who had a
large force of employees. From among
them he wished to select one of dis
erection and judgment, to be promoted
to an important position. So he went
among them and, one by one, he told
them a jest that is as old as the Eng
fish language.
The first man to whom he told it
fell off his chair and doubled up on
the floor with laughter. The Second
man, after recovering from his hys-
terical merriment, insisted upon writ
Ing the joke out in full so that he
might send it to his father The third
man shouted with joy and vowed it
was the best he had ever heard; the
fourth man made the employer tell it
over three times, it sounded so good
And so it went until he came to lit
tie, quiet fellow who was so busy he
would hardly look up from his work to
listen The quiet fellow stopped him
when he was half way through and
told him the story was not only old
but no good to begin with, and then
told him a corker.
You get the promotion" said the
employer.
Later: This is not true.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
A DISCONNECTED CUCKOO.

I'm terribly cramped in this narrow
nest"
A cuckoo was heard TO say.
Il need more space to develop my chest
And practice wing-drill each day.
20 stepmother. do let me go and seek
A suitably spacious home"
But the kind little stepmother shook her
beak
you are far too young to roam
Still the hayward urchin pushed and
pecked
His Eest-fellows brown and small.
TIL. by methods direct and indirect,
He cleared the nest of them all
Then the father bird. losing all patience.
cried:
Now bundle. my fine young friendi
You need more scope-the world is wide
Let's see how your projeetSD-vs-
Alas and alas for the dreams of youth
snake was lying in watt
And narrower lot than before, in sooth-
Is now that cuckoo's fatel
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
HOW SHE GOT THE JOB.

She was applying for situation
as confidential clerk and typist, and
he turned upon her a rapid fire OF
questions:
Talk slang?'
NO sir"
Know how to spell cat and dog
correctly?" !,
yes, sir"
Use the telephone every other
minute?"
mo. sir"
Usually tell everybody in the Of
fee how much the firm owes and al
the rest of the private business you
learn?"
mo. sir"
He was thinking of something ?
to ask her when she took a hay
the matter and put a few quer
Smoke cigars when you're de-
ing?'s
'Why-er-no."
Slam things about when business
is bad?"
NO"
Think you know enough about
grammar and punctuation to appre-
ciate a good typlst when you get
one?"
IL think so.
Want me to go to work. or is your
time worth so little that"
Kindly hang up your things and
let's get at these letters
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
Real Beauty.

The chorus always seems to be
A phalanx OF rare charm,
Tie prima donnas. too, we see
Are fair of face and arm
But o. of all the loveliness
That comes before our scan
rhere's nothing equal to-I CUES
The leading tenor man.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19

I I've come across this little tale
| Alleged to brim with funniness.
l An anecdote that cannot fail
To steep your heart in sunniness:
| King Edward. he was strolling out
With dukes and courtiers tracking
/ him
When some one met him with a shout,
Upon the shoulder whacking him.
And then the king said, airily:
you're wrong and laughed right
merrily.
And every baronet and duke
Was joyous over the strangers fiuke,
For when the unknown person
spoke
King Edward recognized the joke.
Again l find it in the prints;
This time the gallant Theodore
Whose teeth show forth in CHEEKY
glints.
Whose strenuousness we adore,
Was in the park executive
When met by-Wiliiam Jones. well
say.
A shout whack. consecutive
With How're you, Thompson. any
way
The president laughed merrily
And cried; A good joke. verify
Ana the confused OoSeFNerS tduShru
Until you might have thought them
daft.
For when the perfect stranger
spoke
The president could see the joke.
o. have seen it Off and on:
Great men, and the nobility,
Have been addressed as Bill" or
John"
Disturbing their tranquility.
And they and all about them. too.
'Tis told. have laughed sidespit-
tingly.
Is it joke? Pray tell me. Do,
Have l missed 1t unwittinsly?
l read ii wisiy. warily.
And still cannot laugh merrily-
Ny sides and shoulders cannot shake
Because of some one's mild mistake.
ElucidaIion | invoke
I've never. never seen the joke
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
A Theory.

City Mani wonder if Adam had
any regrets when he left the Garden
of Eden2
Urbanite-It's safe bet be didn't
if he tried to raise his own vege-
tables
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19
The Exclamation.

Edyth-Why did Clara insist on
having a quiet wedding?
Mayme-Oh, ! suppose she thought
it would make talk.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1909-11-19

Lots Of men kick about expenses
md brag about how much they pay
or things
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Senator Gary Rakes immigration Com.
mission,

Senator F.. B. Gary, in a we'll prepared
speech called the immigration Commission
to task for its long continuance on so exper.
sive a scale. He would like to have a report
from the Commission. Among other things
he charges that one member OF the Commits
sion, a professor in a Western College. has
drawn an snnuel salary Of $500 without losing
a single day from his College work. He also
charges that a secret service agent is drawing
a like sum, with no evidence Of a common
surate return in services. He does not deny
the necessity for investigation OF the immi
grafton question, and he urges a tightening
of the Legislative screws on this subject.
His purpose in urging a report OF the Com.
mission Is that Congress, with the proper
lights before IT, may proceed more intelligent
ly to shut out the ignorant and pauper
immigrant.
Senator Gary gave some rather startling
figures from criminal records. Of the per cent
of crime, chargable TO the foreign element in
such cities as New York, Chicago and even
staid old Boston.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

Mr.. John Wilkinson, an honored survivor
OF the Mexican war was in town last Mon
day, look Ing hale and hearty. He is now as
far as we are informed, one OF only two OF the
survivors in this State OF the old Palmetto
Regiment which placed the first American
flag on the walls Of the city OF Mexico. Fred
erick W. Selleck, who now sleeps in Upper
Long Cam cemetery, was the bearer of that
flag. After coming home be sickened and
died in 1852. Mr.. Wilkinson was one Of 20 out
Of 100 that went in the company from Able
Vile to Mexico and came back. A few were
killed in battle, but a greater number died Of
disease incident to camp life, bad water and
malaria. Mr.. Wilkinson, we believe, Is the
oldest man hereabout, being now So His
health ia good, his appetite Is good, and he
sleeps as soundly as a babe. Long may he
live to give an example of cheerfulness and
10 teach US the art Of preserving our lives.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
w ednesday, Feb. "a. 1909.
Shankhigh Cotton Seed.

About two years ago Congressman Aiken
distributed his small quata OF free cotton
seed some eighty hali-peck sasks to the
entire district. One Of the varieties sent out
was the "Shankhigh seed"
This variety OF cotton has been variously
cussed and discussed. One gentleman plant.
ed the seed on the richest spot OF ground on
his place and gave the patch every attention.
He exhibited some stalks here in AbbeviIle
that had grown higher than a man on horst
back could reach, and there was very little
fruit on it. 1t would have taken a hook and
ladder company to have gathered the little
fruit that was ON 1t.
But We are prepared now TO say mat Inc
fault was In the farmer and not in the seed.
The S%hankhigh cotton seed are for poor
land and when planted on rich land no
ammonia whatever should be used. Potash
and phosponic acid may be used in abund-
ance but no ammonia.
Shankhigh is essentially a poor land cotton.
Here is an illustration Of what it Will do on
poor land with just half a chance.
In January, 1907 Mr.. ]. K. Desson, OF Nc
Cormick received a gallon OF Shankhigh seed
from MIR. Aiken which he planted on one
fourth of an acre Of poor land using only
twenty-five pounds of standard fertilizer.
Through the month of July the stalk grew
luxurantly but little or no fruit appeared.
His neighbors passed by and laughed at him,
and in time he lost hope himself, resolving
hat he would plant no more Shank high
seed. But through August the fruit began 10
pile on and Mr.. Deason picked 30 pounds OF
seed cotton of Of his little patch in the fall.
The next year, 1908, he planted three acres
on poor sandy land with Shankhigh seed,
and three acres Of the same land right beside
It, with Truitt Seed. He pnt 100 pounds OF
STANDARD fertilizer TO the acre under each
patch. In the fall he gethered 1O47 pounds. OF
lint cotton and 400 pounds of seed cotton of
the %Shankhigh patch and he gathered less
than 800 pounds of lint of Of the Truitt patch.
He is selling all OF the seed he can spare al
$500 per bushel. The department is moi
sending out any more of these seed as they
change the variety every year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24

cts, cooked hats and other platters filled with
the incest and the sweetest OF the solids that
ever fpd their way d. wn the red lane 10 the
citadel OF life.
In the dining room Mrs. Lucy Thomson.
Mrs. Livingston. Mr.. Sherard and Mrs. R. e.
Wilson did the honors. while the guests were
served by the prettiest walters that ever
greeted the eye Of any old bachelor. They
wer,: Miss Irene Rosenburg, Miss Louise
DeBruhl. Miss Eugenia Robertson and Miss
Lois Wilson.
Chandeliers, cooked hats and garlaDds dec
GRATED The Nails OF every part Of the house.
while the rooms were filled with the sweetest
and brighteat forms Of living beauty. This
old bachelor held his heart In his hand, ready
to throw 1t at the feet Of any one OF the
charming women who might not be afraid OF
being cour,ed. He has for ages sought to be
crowned with
"a woman's heart and q woman's life,
And q woman's wonderful love-"
But on this occasion they we're all afraid OF
being courted.
While the little folk were dancing and
seeHipgly not knowing what TO do with their
other foot, we were reminded OF q lecture
which DIR. Bonner gave this editor when he
was a boy. Alter be had served his appren-
ticeship at The printing business with the
Doctor, he, in toke en- Of bis appreciation Of bis
printer boys past services offered to board
him for five weeks, until the end OF the ses.
sion Of The school which be was teaching and
which school fterward developed into what
is now due West Female College, but which
In fact should be the Bonner College, even as
Lander College is named for lis founder. The
printer boy was appointed 10 make q speech
before the tchool In q succeeding Friday
alt eInoon. At The appointed time he az
peared at the proper place for the speaker.
standing spIadcle footed, he made his bow as
best be could, and cen. menced and ended his
speech In this WY. THE love of our country
Is one Of the nobIest PARSONS thai can warm
aid animate tie hum beait." He had for
gotten the rest Of the speech, and running a
finger In the button hole Of his coat, frankly
ack nowledged the fact. Still standing there
before the whole school DR.. Bonner proceed
ed 10 tell the printer boy how he should have
made his bow and then DR.. Bonner gave e1-
ample or lesson in the art OF making a grace
full bow. He said: bring the heel OF the right
foot TO the hollow OF The left foot with the
right foot pointing TO the right at nearly An
acute angle from the left foot. Then 10 make
q graceful bow was easy enough. Blu: nobody
make q graceful bow while standing
were pointing straight to the front"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
HE GOES after The Immigration
COMMISSION.
Senate Adopts a Resolution Asking the
Commission for a Report Of its
Acts and Expenses.
Mail

Anderson Mall.
A press. dispatch from Washington last
night RayR:
The immigration commission, composed IN
the main Of members Of the senate and OF the
house OF representatives, was the subject o.
sharp criticism today in the senate. The
speech by Senator Gary, OF Sonth Carolina
based upon q resolution introduced by i'm.
self, directing the commission TO report TO the
senate q summary OF its acts and Its present
work. .
Mr.. Gary had not proceeded far when be
was Interrupted by a number of other 'sena-
tors.
Senator Dillingham;, chairman of the COM
mission, said that while not desiring 10
break In upon Mr.. Gary's speech, he was de.
sirous OF giving all the Information possible
BE stated that In addition 10 the senators
and representatives., who are members Of
jerks, OF Cornell University; DR.. Wheeler, Of
California and Labor Comm isaioner NELL.
He also stated that The salary OF each Of these
had been fixed at $7eW a year, or the equiva-
In the case OF Mr.. Neill sufficient had been
added TO bring bis pay up to that figure.
Senator Bailey said: Never for an,hour has
that man ,Neill earned one third Of this
amount" .
Mr.. Gary declared that, whether or not the
precision creating the immigration commits
sion two years ago, was enacted for the pur-
pore OF side tracking and preventing needed
legislation, as some have asserted, the people
had q right TO expect from II some suggestion
as q basis for legislation against the evils o.
the present methods OF Immigration, but had
received none
MI. Gary charged that there was much lax
ity in the enforcement OF the immigration
laws, and said the comm lesion had already
expended upwards OF S35s 900 and he added
1.-The end is not yet"
He charged that one member OF the COM
mission received a salary of 81 500 q year and
$500 a month for expenses, and said he was In.
formed tina this man had not ''lost q day
from his regular work as professor since bis
employmeps by the commission" He spoke
at length upon the undesirable nature Of the
Immigration flowing INTO this country.
Upon the conclusion OF Mr.. Gsry's address,
the senate adopted his resolution. calling fol
Information concerning the work OF the hmm
grafton commission.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Popular Boarding House.

Mrs. Mary Taggart having bought the Z; q.
Graydon homestead has transformed that
house into one of the most elegant boarding
houses to be found In the ~up-country. She Ia
q worker and knows exactly how 10 please q
whole house full of boardeTs, no matter how
big the house. And the boarders know a good
place at which TO make their home. That Is
the reason Mrs. Taggart always needs a bigger
house and more rooms. She never knew her
talent until she struck the boarding house
busin ess, and now the prospects are that she
Will get rich, aud having no poor kin she will
be happy Indeed In the old days that are TO
come 10 her. She deserves all success and
many ds are pleased that good things are
coming her way. Good judgment. great en-
ergy and tact bring all things 70 those who
possess these qualities, az does Mira. Taggart.
Her boarding house Ia next door to the Bap-
list church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1909-02-24
Eat All You Can, MotherI

An old man whose hair and beard were
cut in a chaste, rural design appeared In
one Of the table d'hote restaurants the
other day. He had his wife with him.
That was more than the old lady could
say Of her hearing. She was almost stone
deaf, which gave everybody q chance to
find out what splendid lungs her husband
had.
The meal was luncheon. The price
which the old man was asked after ne
had ordered two meals was Is cents.
"Seventy-fve centsr" he exclaimed.
"You don't mean apiece" :
eyes, sir" .
"Gracious!"
he thought it over. minute or two.
Then he looked at his wife as if consider
ing whether he should try to get the
dreaded news past the old lady's tym-
panum. Evidently he gave it up. But he
did what heicould. When the first course
came on, he leaned owe and shouted In
her ear:
"Eat all you can, motherl I'll tell you
why after, awhile!"-New York Sun.