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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

Mr.. Frank Rust of Akron, To-. who
suffered stroke Of apoplexy nearly two
months ago. died at his home in Akron
Tuesday, at | O'clock. He mas beer
nearly helpless ever since the stroke
could with difficulty speak at all AND
gradually faded away.
Frank Rust was II years of age AND
was born in the canton of Solothurn
Switzerland. in the Rhine valley. Wher
child his parents came to this country
which was his home practically his
whole life He served three years in
the 4th Iowa Cavalry, Co. b and was an
enthusiastic member of the G. A. r.
post of this city. Two years ago a nee
essary operation deprived him of one
limb.
The funeral was held this afternoon
in the M. E. church in Akron, buria
being in the Akron cemetery. He wa.
a brother of r. M. Rust of this city
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Explosion and Death

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Lawrey were
visiting his brother and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lawrey, northeast of Jetfer-
son. just over the Iowa line and on the
Broken Kettle. Tuesday morning as
the former were dressing they heard an
explosion Rushing down stairs MIR.
lIawrey found Mrs. John Lawrey envel,
oped in flames and scattered Goals start
ing fires all over the room. She had
used denatured alcohol by mistake in
stead of kerosene to start the fire and
the explosion resulted. She was thrown
down and the fire extinguished by wrap.
ping her in sheets and wraps from a
basket of clothes near BY, Mrs. A. Law
rey meantime putting out the fires in
the room by tub of water standing
conveniently near.
Mrs. John Lawrey's flesh was literal
ly cooked and that she was not burned
to death Immediately was due to the
forethought of Mr.. A. Lawrey in smoth.
erlng the flames as he did. A quick
run to Sioux City was made in his au
tomobile and medical aid summoned
but nothing could be done except to
allay somewhat Mrs. Lawrey's terrible
suffering. She died in the afternoon
Her remains were taken to Marcus, To-.
| where she formerly lived and were
buried there this morning.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

THE Minnesota Republican couven.
tion on Tuesday py large majority
voted down resolution s.reatfirmino
our unaiterable support of the policies
promulgated by Theodore Roosev It. Z"
This does not mean that Minnesota has
gone anti-Roosevelt any more than that
ene last slalwart legislature of this
state did when it refused to pass a
similar resolution. La both cases the
progressives were playing politics.
In both cases true republicans did not
propose TO have Pres. Taft discounted
oy superhuous snd misleading en-
oorsement OF the So-called Roosevelt
policies which were ONLY another name
Tor republican policies. When it comes
to painting gold you might as we'll save
your Ochre
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

The eighth grade graduation exercise
was held az announced last week, in
the court room, Thursday afternoon.
The names OF the graduates were pub
lished last week. Following is a list OF
the prizes awarded:
For best grade, Grace HeIrity, die
tionary.
For second best grade, Agnes Mur-
ply, book of poems.
Reading, first prize, Loretta Gill,
book.
Reading, second prize, Agnes Muir
ply, book.
spelling, first prize. Adeline Sharon,
book.
Spelling, second prize, Margaret
Shook, BOOK.
The contest 10 art was divided intt
three classes and prizes awarded al
follows:
Water colors, Tilda Ringsrud, 81.
Pencil drawing. Agnes Murphy, 81.
Collection, Anna Myers, book.
Writing, first prize, DurWard Squires
fountain pen.
| Writing, second prize, Neil Sqnires
years subscription 10 the American
! Penman."
BOYS manual work, tirst prize. Levi
Satter, 81.
Second prize, book, Tilda Hofstad.
Girls manual work, frst prize. Viy
ian Pennel, 81.
Second prize, book, Anna Meyers.
Seat work or busy work, first prize
Ida Satter, book.
Second prize, book, Eva Kerr.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

LESS than month ago the Sioux
Falls Press declared edi.orially that
Martin and Burke represent the
Cannon ard Aldrich forces In con-
gress;' also that 'they are the men
whom Kittredge and the interests
which he represents are trying &c
elect. Z The Press will doubtless be
glad TO know that the voters of Soutf
Dakota have endorsed Kittredge ane
the interests he represents D,
about 5000 majority. TO assign thl
majority to the influence Of the Souti
Dakota postmasters is doubtless a
good 40 argument as the Press cal
think Of, but the Union county post
masters certainly did not contribute
their full proportiou 70 this majority
Aod Ne have no reason TO suppose tn
Union county postEasters are any dill
lerent from the possmasters In othe
veogrsssIyss counties.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
THE EXPENSIVE PRIMARY

The primary is not only cum ber-
some method OF filing minor state
offlces, but 1t is expensive to the point
OF barring the candidacy of anyone
VINO hasn't money to throw at the lit
Tile birds. Take a glance at the ex-
perience OF Col. ChaGtland, one of the
losing candidates for attorney general
In the late primary.
Col. Chantland is an ambitious
youIg attorney of Fort Dodge. He
felt that he was qualified for the
position of attorney general, and pro-
lected a candidacy. There was a
three-cornerei contest. In order to
staad any show OF success it was nee
essary TO hustle for woes in all parts
OF the state. Col. Chant:and conduct
ed model canvass. He SKINNED over
the state, enlarging his acquaintance
and getting his friends 70 work In every
district. He did considerable advertis-
ing in the newspapers and by means
OF cards. His work was effective and
he polled vote that surprised the
politicians, who had agreed that the
contest was between the other two
candidates. After the primary the Fort
Dodge man h. d to 60 through the
melancholy task OF figuring up his ex.
penses for publication under the pub
licity statute. He found that in addi-
tion to the time invested, his canvass
had cost him in cash Sl,927.75. This
ls not large sum, as primary expen-
ditures run IN the big contest. But
it is large enough to discourage many
q young man in COL Chantland's posi-.
tion from making u trial for state
nomlnatiUn To Which-~-hs~ ~-ImaI- fsal
eligible.
The simple fact is that the statewide
primary calls for candidates who have
money 10 spend to get uomination.
Other things being equal, the one who
spends the most money gets the nomi-
nation. The shrewd expenditure OF
money In either advertising or organi-
cation may easily overcome the real
merits of a modest cand idacy that Ia
not pushed along 10 the public eye.
Col. Chantland, If recollection serves,
has always been an advocate OF the
statewide primary. And yet one
would be willing 10 risk small wager
that in projecting another candidacy
the colonel would prefer to submit it
to con nvention, where Representatives
of the public from all parts of the state
can be reached inexpe nsively and effsc
tively Sioux City Journal
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

(FrOm an Editorial in July Century,

tFrom an Editorial in July Century,
In THE Contury" for June, 1908, was
published paper by Mrs. Isaac L. Rice,
president OF the New York Society for
the Suppression of Unnecessary Noise,
entitled, sour Barbarous Fourth, y
which attracted national attenlion and
enlisted much support for the writer s
efforts to procure the abolition OF objec-
tionahle and senseless methods of cele-
brating Independence Day. Mrs. Rice's
crusade, at frst greeted with derision,
has taken deep hold upon the sober
judgment OF the people, and has en-
listed the cooperation Of the governors
OF more than half the states, a large
number OF mayors of cities. presidents
OF colleges and other Influential per-
sons.
Back OF the obvious superiority OF
the new movement in appropriateness
lies it's deep sociological yalue-the
salutary influence of such pageants a.
those descriUeu uy Mr.. Mackaye ana
Mr.. Oberholtzer In the July Century
in giving cohesiveness to our commu'
nifty life, which, as it becomes more
complicated, is exposed to many cen
trifngal forces.
1t is not the time, when class rarri
ers are giving away abroad, to erec,
them here, and nothing Is more Gk ly
to cemert the sympsthies OF our pc 'plt
and to accentuate our homogeneity
than cultivation of pageants, which
awaken us to think, as the old-tims
Fourth does not, of the sacrifices by
which true ideas OF liberty have bee.
promoted.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

OUR own Congressman Martin, 1t
should be remembered, introduced and
carried through In an amendment one
Of the most important features OF the
railroad rate bill that now has become
law. It is as follows:
s The proposed agreement before be-
ing made and the rates, fares, charges
and classi fications spec fled therein
shall be presented to and approved by
The Interstate Commerce Commission.
10 other words, before railroads car
fAshion among themselves an agree
ment as tc rates, fares, charges ane
ciassiications, this 'arrangement"mus
Pc approved by the Interstate Com
merce Commission. As we remarked
before, if Mr.. Martin had never accom-
piished anything else for his constltu
ents. this one provision alone Is
sufficient justification of his selection
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Hardy" Cata1pa Trees in Sonth Dakot

Hardy Catalpa Trees in Sonth Dakota
From many letters received by the
Secretary OF the South Dakota State
Horticultural Society. it appears that
certain agents from outside the state
are now selling large numbers OF
"Hardy Catalpa" trees. The Hardy
Catalpa'' is a beautiful tree OF rapid
growth, native of southeastern Illinois
and Indiana to Louisiana and Missis-
sippi. In southern Iowa. Kansas and
other southern states the timber is
found to be exceedingly durable for
fence posts, but the southern origin OF
the catal pa does not fit it for Dakota
prairies. and 1t should not be planted
where in South Dakota with the
expectation of good results as tim
per tree. 1t has been tried in many
places In the state, but the generai
experience is very unfavorable. For
nurelv ornamental purposes, tree or
two in place where it may come up
in hush form when killed to the ground,
will not be amiss: but for timber or Tor
fence posts, the south Dakota farmer
wi,l save money by burning the catal'
ma trees before he plants them.
N. e. HANSEN, Secretary,
South Dakota State Horticultural
Society.
Rrookings. S. D., June IL, 1910.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Officers Tor the Republican Couaty Gem
tral Committee

Yesterday, AS required by law, the
precinct committeeman, who constitute
the county central committee, and the
candidates for county office, met al the
court house to select officers for the
ensuing campaign. All the candidates
except one were present.
shall be selected by the cand idates, he
TO select his own secretary. The
county committee selects the treasurer.
The choice fell upon ] +. Sinclair of
Beresford for chairman and Lawrence
Authier for treasurer The secretary
has not yet been announced.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

WITH the admission OF New Mexico
and Arizona as sovereign states the
United States ceases to have what we
have always known as territories. I"
There are no more ''holes in the map"
The continent now Is a compact and
contiguous mass OF free, independent
and sovereign states. To be sure we
have Alaska, Porto Rico, Hawaii ana
the Philippines, but none Of these are
contiguous and had better be known as
dependencies" or even colonies. I
II will be years, ii ever, before any one
d them will seek such privileges and
responsibilities as have bssn-a held Ia
the past by the territories OF the
United States.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

PRES. TAFT was kept away from the
Yale commencement this year and at
Washington by the threatened pro-
gressive knifing of the postal savings
bank bill. At the alumni dinner Pres
Hadley OF Yale made this comm snt,
which was at once telegraDhed on to
Washington: "'Bill' Taft OF 7S, is ia
the second mile Of the race and he is
in the eel grass. Brethren, some ol
the best Yale victories have been voc
over Lhe third and fourth miles
Right away the following dispatch
came back from Washington" 1t is the
beat eel grass we ever saw"
WILLIAM Fl. TAFT
For the past week Pres. Taft seems
70 have been pulling up the eel grass
BY the roots without breaking An oal
o. losing time. 'Rah for Bill Taft.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
SENSATIONAL RACES
The Fastest Avastor. the Fastest Auto
Driver and the FASTEST Horse, Pitted
Agai INST Each Other

Every city OF much consequence la
the country will have aviation meets
this summer, but Minneapolis and ST..
Paul have taken the lead with pro-
gram of events that are not only sensa-
tienal in the extreme. but unique.
Glenn FL. Curtiss. King of the air,
with his new model machine, Barney
Old6eid. with his great 300 h. .. Benz
car, with which he has made mite in
26 seconds, and Minor Heir, the fastest
harness horse Ia the world, will COM
pete at the same time, the horse on the
half-mile track, the auto ON III, mile
track, and the aeroplane above them.
The race Is symbolical o: the past, pre-
sent and future OF racing, bringing To-
geiher In u single event the champion
OF each class OF locomotion.
There are to be four big days OF racing,
beginning with Wednesday. June %.
Accompanying Curtiss viii be Chas. X.
Hamilton, holder Of worlds records Tor
gliding and slow Il wing, Chas. f.. Willard
holder OF fhe record for starting and
landing, and J. C. Mars, another senaa-
tional professional flyer. There will
also be amateur aviators, among them
Clifford f.. Harmon, the wealthy aero
naut and aviator. Besides Oldfield with
his Benz car, Kischler, with his Darracq
100 h p. car, and RAY Arroup, the Mar
mion driver. are To go against worlds
auto records on circular track. Old
field Is also To drive his car twice around
the mile track while Curtiss fl les over 8
two mile course. There viii be motor
cycle races In additions The state fair
grounds, located between the Twin Cit
les, furnish splendid accommodations
for such a meet, which IL la anticipated
viii attract crowds that equal those OF
the state fair.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
introduced Two Land Bills.

Two administration bills, one to ap-
propriate 100000 for survey of the
lands within railroad grants, designed
to expedite the surveys SO as to make
the lands subject to tax. and the
other providing for survey of the
lands in Alaska SO as to cover all
lands there likely to be occupied
have been introduced by Representa-
tive Mondall Of Wyoming.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

We want you to represent PHYSICAL
r111.r TIRE in your city and vicinity.
Never before was such an opportunity
r.uod o,r agents to secure subscrip-
t,ons as we have to offer at the present
.;ma Five to fifteen dollars day II
ho;nu earned by many of our agents
oear;no our attractive premiums with
s,hscrint, ons TO PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Write today for territory; address
Circulation Department. Physical Guy
.,re Publishing Co., Flatiron bios.'
New York City
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
What Becomes of Grain Crop.

In the year 1904, when the total
crop was 1856, 900. 900 bushels, 241 ,000.-
900 were consumed in -four and grist-
mill products, 100000 bushels in the
manufa cture of starch, 5000, 900 bushels
for malt liquors. 1A000,000 bushels in
the production of distilled liquors, 40,-
000,O bushels for glucose. 10000
600 bushels for export and 10000, 900
bushels for seed, making a total OF
SIS, 8,0OO, 900 bushels, or 1913 per cent.
of the entire crop. The remaining
SO.7 per cent, or 2,118,000,00 bushels,
seems to have been used almost en-
tirely for feeding.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Sioux City Dog FanCier on CoiIics
for Farmers

L. FL. Marshall, secretary of the In
terstate Kennel Club of Iowa and one
OF the best known deg fanciers in this
portion OF the northwest, arrived in
the city last evening from Sioux City
upon business. Mr.. Marshall, together
with A. M. McCurdy, is proprietor of
the celebrated Glen Oak Kennels at
Sioux City, and is cog enthusiast Of
the largest caliber
In conversation with Press report
er last evening Mr.. Marshall dwelt
upon the merits OF some of his dogs,
which are among the best that can be
found, having made the circuit with a
brace of them and won the silver cup
for the best and largest exhibit, also
taking six specials. eighteen blue
ribbons, eight red ribbous and three
white ribbons.
Mr.. Marshall states that while he
has raised many different breeds ol
dogs, among them having been fox and
blood hounds, bull dogs and others,
but that now they confine themselves
to Collies, finding them more profit.
able. Mr., Marshall, In talking OF the
raising OF dogs, brought up the point
that he could not see why farmers,
who go In for varities, did not raise
collies, saying that there vas more
money la these animals than in COWS,
One collie will raise two litters of pups
frrrn.y .ycmr u~ss~-~sss--.~~--&ssf fop~a nssss1
to litter. These pups, at a minimum
price, are worth $40 each Sioux Falls
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

PRES. TAFT also seems to be quite q
slayer of big game. With the r; ilroad
rate bill, the statehood bill and the pos.
tai savings bank bill all to his credit in a
weeks time, the progressives who will
shape the republican platform for South
Dakota on July 5will find plenty in Pres.
with Taft any way?
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

P. J. RODGE has been confirmed as
postmaster of Sioux Falls, after an i'm
pressive holdup of nearly year, due
TO senatorial In fluence. This will help
little toward the present move for
harmony" which certainly is needed
in the vicinity of Sioux Falls as much
as any place on the map.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Sunday Notices
BAPTIST CHURCH

Public worship at 1890 a. m. and s
p. tn, with preaching by the pastor.
Moft,ing text, Jno. 1920: And when
He had so said, He showed unto them
His hands and His side" Evening
text, Lk. $50: "For the Son OF Man is
not come to destroy mems lives, out to
save them" Bible-School at 1880 a.
m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening
AT
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Roosevelt Sends Jungle Moths.

A collection Of moths that live on
antelope horns has been received at
the Smithsonian Institution in Wash.
welt. The donation came In the form
Of pair of horns on which the larvae
are snugiy imbedded. The authorities
are taking good care of the horns, so
that the larvae may hatch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
r.. a,.,..4 u.es Of Adver.Ity

You can wear out your old clothes.
You are not troubled with visitors.
You are not prosecuted to stand
sponsor Begging letter writer's VIII
let you alone. Impostors know it Is
useless to try and bleed you. You can
practice temperance. You are not fool
ishly fiattered. You save many q debt
and many q headache. Finally, II you
have true friend you'll ind 1t out
Life.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

The Rev Mr.. Henderson OF Vermil
lion will conduct services In the Epis
copal Church next Sunday. Holy
communion and morning prayer at
1890 Il. m. All are cordially Invited,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
Official County Paper

CONGRESS can now adjourn and 60
home for safe and sane Fourth. The
country is now safe and we all feel like
celebrating.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

"CONSERvATION'S the word. By
ali means let us have some of this hot
weather conserved against next win
ter's coal bin.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
AKRON. IOWA

+ Ida Martin, Grace Wade, Esther
Brady, Josie Agnes, Agda Fredell.
Route 5, Ella Johnson. 5, Ester John
son, 5, Mildred Johnson, l. Ida Reemts
|, Hannah Selberg 5. Thecbla Ander-
son 5, Julia johnson 5. Ovidia Johnson
2, Myrtle Fl alverson 3, Lettie Nyard
Adena Ericsson 5, Olga Anderson S
Grace Thayer s. Eva Stoughteub berg 5
Fern Johnson |, Ella Boden, Aggie
Boden, Anna Tillotson. Hattie Sayles.
JEFFERSON
Leona Dereuieau. Eva Connors, Alice
RyassP hosine Limoges, Lizzie Knee
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

to litter. These pups, at u minimum
price, are worth $40 each. Sioux Eallss
Press.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
ALCESTER


Sarah Blosme. Mary kvale, Ellen
Larson, Onette Barber. Emma Ronning
4, Oliua Jamtgaard 3, Inga Ronning A.,
Minnie Solberg 3. Betty Molin 3, Amy
Nyluud. Hilda Johnson /, Esther
Anderson. Ruth NJ, Ericsson, Effie Bull,
Olina o. Stene, Anna Mitchell, Anna
Sveggen 4, Anna Werick L.
ELK POINT
Emma Rickstein |, Alma Payne l.,
Martha Vinson l, Florence Wennblom
4, Anna Groethe, ,>sLena Bihlmeyer,
Cora Gunderson, Tilda Ringsrud,
Miss Mary J. Fate. Myrtle Gunderson.
Agnes Solem Jennie Moe. Nellie Er
nestine Hoffman.
BURBANK
Nora Kyte, Beatrice Shuck, Grace
Dowlin, Bessie Stebbins, Nora May
nard, Lizzie Herring, Anna Bring.
Margaret Kyle.
VERMILLION
Gertrude Opland. Anna Opland.
| SPINK
| Josie Hanson.
| WESTFIkLD, Iowa
Lyda Harrington, Winnie Faust
Blanch Beaulieu, Ida Stevens, Lizzie
Lukens.
| BERESFORD
Anna SoleM3.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23

Nominations in our Great Popularity
Contest
The following is the complete list Of
nominations TO date of contestants for
the COURIER Piano and Popularity
contest:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-06-23
p,n prsm,.m offers Given Away Free

Rrookiugs. S. D., June II, 1910,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-03-10
COAL LAND CLAIMANTS
Considered Combine With Gussenhein,
Admits One Of the Gang.

Cleveland. Ohio, March 9.-That a
combination with Guggenheim inter-
ests was considered by the 50 claim
ants TO Alaska coal lands was admit
ted today before United States Com
missioner William J. McGee by w. II.
Warner. one of the interested men.
The evidence was given at the OPEN
ing of an inquiry here into the claims
of four of the original 90 claimants to
patents 30 Alaska land
One of the exhibits. offered in EVIL
dence by The government was an affi-
davit prepared by L. II. CLAWS. while
he was still agent for the land. which
was signed by. the claimants. This af-
fidayit admitted that the claimants
We're acquainted with each other, but
Mr.. Warner asserted that he signed in
ignorance that il would be used
against to invalidate his claim. He de-
clared that he was led to believe by
CLAWS that the latter was acting in an
entirely friendly manner and with a
desire to secure patents for himself
and his associates.