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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
CENTURY PLANTS BUD
AT The AGE OF 45
Specimens Presented by the
Late Potter Palmer 81
Years Ago.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-After As years OF
life and 81 years OF coddling, winter
and summer. two century plants in
Lincoln park are beginning to bloom
on the knoll on either side of the
south entrance of the conservatory.
One has put forth a dozen yellow
spikes, which add a novel color OF
gayety to the plants. BY the middle
or latter part of this month both big
specimens of the Agave Americana will
have become respondent.
Then having achieved their mission
IN the world of Flora. both will die
and be cast out of the park picture.
Twenty-seven years ago these plants
were donated to the park by the late
Potter Palmer, who retained two sim
liar ones for his home. Two or three
years ago the plants in the Palmer
yard blossOmed Thousands of Chi
cagoans saw them, and many visitors
from afar went out to the Lake Shore
drive mansion to see the blooms. The
other two now have become Chicago's
floral "headliners."
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
BABY SNAKE IN FALSE
HAIR BITES A WOMAN
Moccasin Concealed in Rat"
May Cause the Death of It's
Wearer.

Richmond, Va, Aug. 5.-Bitten sew
eral times by baby moccasin snake
which nestled in her rat" when she
had laid that creation off during the
evening in a hammock in her front
yard, Miss Mary Wood, OF the West
End, is reported to be in q serious CON
ditiOn.
The girl is a department store clerk.
She went to work as usual the next
day, but her head began to itch and
pain her. When her hair was taken
down several small red splOtches were
discovered on her head Enduring the
pain all day the girl went home and
told her mother of it, She tore the
rat" to pieces and six-inch moccasin
dropped to the floor and wriggled
away.
The girl tainted at sight of the rep-
tile She Is under the care of a physi-
clan. The snake was so young that ita
venomous quality had scarcely devel-
oped, is the theory for the girl not
dying from the bites.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
SEVEN sENEDICTINE SISTERS
TAKE VEIL AT YANkTON

Yankton, S. D.. July 30.-With Bishop
O'Gorman, of the Catholic diocese Of
South Dakota, present. assisted by the
vicar general OF the state, Ri. Rev.
Mgr. 7. A. Flynn, of Madison. and
priests from 25 neighboring cities pres
ent, a class OF Benedictine sisters took
the veil in the most elaborate cere-
money ever witnessed here in public,
a ceremony that had its origin in the
fifth century. Seven girls were invest
ed with the religious garb; 10 novices
took their first vows. and three their
final vows. The beautiful chapel of
Sacred Heart convent, on historic
Mount Marty, named for Bishop Marty,
was the scene of the interesting cere-
money, the chapel being thrown open
10 the public for the ceremony and for
pontiflcal high mass. Afterwards an
elaborate dinner was served to clergy
and visitors by the Benedictine sisters.
Company M, Fourth regiment, S D.
n. G., has left here so strong-the best
company the city has ever sent out
for WATERFOWL for the state encamp-
ment and to participate in the regular
army maneuvers at Sparta, Wis.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
IOWA SENDS SHoRTHoRN
HERD TO SOUTH DAKOTA

Humboldt, s. D., July 3O.-What ia
believed to be the largest single ship
ment of Shorthorn cattle ever received
in the state has just reached here. The
shipment consisted of so head of fine
registered Scotch Shorthorns and rep
resented an expenditure OF $4,000. The
cattle were purchased by G. s. Griffith
and Harry Erwin, of Montrose, and will
be placed on their stock ranch as the
nucleus Of herd for starting in the
pure-bred stock business on a large
scale. The cattle were purchased from
Q celebrated raiser at Ireton. Ia
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04

The aggregate amount (G9,753,76O) Of
gold coined at the Australian minis in
the year 1909-10 was G57O,527 los less
than that of the previous wear, but the
Canadian mint total of G29,494 shows
an increase of G26,O20. The coinage or
the mentioned mint has been
placed upon it's trial only two years,
and there is little doubt that in the
near future the output of the mint will
considerably increase. Gold coins TO
the value OF e18,3OO,O 900 were manufac-
tured at the royal mint during the year
ended June 30, 1910, and the silver coin
age during the same period amounted
to G2,142,064.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
HYDE COUNTY PLANS
FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR

Highmore, S. D. July 30-The Hyde
County Agricultural association has
completed arrangements for the fourth
annual Hyde county fair, to be held
here September ., 6 and 7. The purses
for the races and the premium lists are
out, and they indicate that the assOCia
ton is sparing no expense in it's de-
termination to make the fair success.
In addition to the liberal purses and
premiums, the management has en-
gagged an amusement company of ST.
Paul, with it's six separate street shows,
and five free attractions daily, on the
fair grounds, including balloon ascen-
sion with parachute leap.
Hyde county will also have a good
exhibit Of grain and grass at the state
fair at Huron. Having taken the sec
ond prize the last three years, those in
charge of this work are determined to
reach the top notch at Huron in 1910.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
CALF BEARS IMAGE
OF MARK TWAIN
Queerly Marked Animal Born
About Moment the Great
Humorist Died.


Alburtus, Pa, Aug. almost at the
same moment that Mark Twain died a calf
was born near here with a figure in the
field Of white that enCirCles its body close
ly resembling the bust of the peer of
American humorists.
Maybe many monuments will be raised
In this country to the memory of the man
who has made America laugh and laugh
again, but w. f. Walker, owner OF the
oddly marked calf, asserts this will be
the most distinctive Of them all
Mr.. Walker lives along rural delivery
route No. l. He has quite a herd OF cat
tie, but the calf with the image of Mark
Twain on it's side is easily the most priced
animal in his stables. Scores Of persons
have visited his farm just to see the curl
osity, and scores have gone away shak-
ing their heads obviously, wondering how
the seeming miracle has come about.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
COURT WILL HEAR EGAN'S
PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT

Pierre, S. D., July 30.-Upon the filing
of a supplemental petition by George
w. Egan, asking for reinstatement as
an attorney Of record in the state, the
supreme court has named September q
as the date when it will hear the petit
toner.
1t is not understood that the Mime
haha County Bar association which
made the complaint and prosecuted
Egan to the extent of securing disbar-
ment and preventing his reinstatement,
will continue its activity against him.
The sentiment OF Minnehaha county as
repeatedly expressed m election and in
primary In favor OF Egan, he having
been a resident of that county since
coming to the state, is expected to have
considerable bearing upon his case be-
fore the court at this time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
DEMAND $4,000 OF
THEATERS FOR BILL
Efforts of Managers to Get
Amendment to Allow Young
to Appear on Stage.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Fifteen thousand dol.
lars as a Jackpot" contribution, Is said
to have been demanded by a legislator
from Chicago theatrical managers as the
price for passage in the Illinois general
assembly of an amendment to the child
labor law whereby children would be al
lowed to appear on the stage.
Inside local history, indicating that
States Attorney Burke, of Springfield
was on a warm trair when he started
after this bill as a source of graft, became
known yesterday.
The money, according to the story
which becomes timely with the taking up
of this new trail of the jackpot boys was
not forthcoming, and so the measure was
not enacted into law.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
uIFELINES FOR BOY
JUST CLOTHESLINES
Hits Two in Five Story Fall and
Hangs Unhurt Across the
Lower One.

New York. Aug. 5.-Seven-y year old
TsadOr Bloom fell from the roof ladder
above the fifth floor fire escape ola house
and was not hurt. He was caught first
by the washlinc d the third floor, and
when that broke and let him go, tho
line at the FIRST floor caught him at
the waist. and there he hung, doubled
downward,
The boy was playing on the ladder
which runs from the top balcony of
the fire escape to the roof, when he
lost his footing and went over.
Julius Gessof saw the lad hanging.
Reaching from his window he pulled
Issie in.
"Lemme CO." cried Issie. 81 can
walk. l amt hurt" He ran home. In
the hall he met his mother, wailing at
his death. I'm all right" he an
nOunCed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
NUT FOOD COMPANY is
IN FINANCIAL STRAITS

Washington, Aug. 5.--Peanut steaks,
nut chops and other protein prepara-
lions have not proved profitable sub
stitutes for the good old fashioned
meats and vegetables, according to
Ada L. Clark and a number of other
stockholders of the Vegetarian Meat
company, of this city, which has been
cited to appear in court to show cause
why the company should not be dls-
solved and a receiver appointed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
ONLY COOLING HYMNS
AND WINDY SERMONS
Illinois Pastor Decides on Men.
tai Refrigeration of Church
in Summer.

Fdwardsville III. Aug. 5.--In an in
geGious attempt to make his congregation
more comfortable at services during the
hot weather. the Rev. Elisha Stafford pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian church, will
have the choir sing only such refrigerating
hymns as by Cool Sloams Shady Rill"
and from "Greenland's Icy Mountains, I"
and he himself Will preach on such airy
themes as The Wind in the Trees' and
The Summer Clouds" Hymns and ser.
mons having no reference to cold weather
a re to be barred
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
GOVERNOR NAMES DELEGATES
TO NATIONAL CONVOCATIONS

Pierre. S. D., July EX-GOVERNOR
Vessey has appointed Thomas Sterling
of Vermillion; John B. Hanton, of
WATERFOWL, and H. X. Warren, Of
Yankton, delegates for South Dakota
to the fourth international conference
on state and local taxation, which
meets at Milwaukee from August 80
to September 2.
o. S. Swenson. warden of the state
penitentiary at Sioux Falls, has been
named by the governor as delegate to
the annual meeting Of the American
Prison association, to be held in Wash
ington, D. c.. September 20 to Octo-
Der 8.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04

cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 5.--John d.
Rockefeller has taken to whisky; not.
however, in the form the average hu-
man being takes to 1t. The worlds
richest man is just as far from being
a topper as he ever was. Furthermore
his reputation as a total abstainer
from liquor Is just as clear as il has
been all during his life
The whisky to which Rockefeller has
taken is meant to prolong life and
render him ntmble for his daily re-
2eption on the golf links OF Forest Hill.
I'm other words, he has become addicted
o the whisky bath.
In line with his physicians pre-
sCription the oil king has adopted an
innovation in his living methods. In
stead OF sleeping until s or 8 o'clock in
the morning, he has begun to get up
every morning at o'clock.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
POISON CANDY SENT
TO PRETTY BELLE.
100 Men at Miss Tumey's
House Ready to Wreak Ven
geance Should She Die.

Laurel, Del. Aug S.-A hundred angry.
grieving men are waiting around Miss
LoIetta Tumeys home. Should she die IL
will fare hard with Jealous admirer of
hers, suspected of having sent poisoned
candy to her.
Miss Loletta, 20, Is the belle Of Blades.
a small town near here. She received
box OF chocolates from an anonymous
donor. She ate three pieces of the candy:
her brother one. Almost Immediately
both were taken violently Ill. The young
man recovered soon, but Miss Lolette
went into commissions, became uncon-
scious and so remained for hours.
DIR. Fleetwood, of this city, says she has
a bare chance to recover Her beanuty
and amiability Lave made her a general
favor.te, and loud threats are uttered
against a sutton OF hers should she die.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
BOY DRESSED AS GIRL
DECElVES A HERO

Miller. S. D., July S0.-A
practical joke came near cost
ing d life here. A sadappear-
ing young woman full dress
threw herself from the edge of
the deepest part of the lake in
the water. 1t appeared to be a
case of attempted suicide. and
Charles Dwyer instantly jumped
in after the supposed victim,
having great difficulty in bring
ing her to the shore. Then, to
his great surprise, the demure
one threw off her dress Of wom-
ans attire and dived back into
the water in q bathing suit.
1t was a boy who had dressed
up for the purpose of a joke.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
ROCKEFELLER NOW
TAKES WHISKY BATHS
Physician Has Prescribed Them
to Give Him Strength-Arises
at 5 Instead of 8.
LEARN TO FORGIVE.

Cleveland, Ohio. Aug. s.
John d. Rockefeller delivered a
hOmily on Forgiveness" before
the Euclid Avenue Baptist
church Sunday school.
I'VE must all learn how to
forgive" said Mr.. Rockefeller.
Not with Il sullen heart. but
fully and freely. that our lives
may be blessed"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
cENTERvILLE FIRM CLOSES,

Centerville, S. D., July 30.-The A. p
Amundson general stock of merchan-
disc in this city was closed yesterday
by a deputy United States marshal
from Sioux Falls, finding a hearing
September 5 to satisfy claims of sew
eral creditors, amounting to about
$4,000. The c. Shenkberg Co. of Sioux
City, filed claims for $4,000; North Star
Shoe Co, St. Paul, $500. Other smaller
creditors have claims that total the
balance. The stock will invoice about
$4,000
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
SCHOONER GOES ASHORE.

San Franclsco, Cal, Aug. 5.-The
Schooner James Ralph, bound from this
port Of Honolulu, went ashore early to-
day at Point Pedro. Tugs from this
harbor and the Golden Gate life saving
crew have been sent to the scene.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04
YITRIOL PUTS END TO
LIVES OF CHILDREN
Fourteen Persons Injured When
Fire Department Supply
Wagon Is Upset.

sons, most of them children, were bad
ly burned by vitriOl here this afternoon
by the upsetting of a fire department
supply wagon. Two of the children
probably will die and several others
are believed to be fatally burned.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04

MILWAUK EE-Twenty brigades of
knights OF Pythias, respondent In the
uniforms of their rank, yesterday
paraded the principal streets. f1anked
on either side by dense crowds OF
cheering people. This was the feature
of the second day Of the grand en-
campnent, uniform rank.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1910-08-04

The Americans have done at Panama
twice as much in their six years, the
first two of which were devoted to
cleaning up, as the French did in about
10, though in the circumstances the
French did marvelously well
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-05
BOULDER NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Morrison were
down from Fort Collins Sunday to
spend the day with relatives.
Mrs. F. A. Gibson returned home
Saturday after few days stay in
Denver.
Mr. o. T. Jackson and wife were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bryant
Friday.
Mr. Fonda Wharton of Durango,
Colo is home with his mother Mrs.
F. A. Gibson for an indefinite stay.
The A. NJ. e. church was well at
tended both morning and evening. The
pastor, Rev. J. 5. Payne filled the pull
pit
On Sunday the 18th Rev P. c.
Crutchfield, State Missionary for Sun.
day Schools, was present at the Bap,
tist Church gave an interesting talk
I to the S. s. Rev. Crutchfeld preached
at the eleven O'Clock services also at
three o'clock in afternoon for Rally
and then again in the evening. These
sermons were of the highest order
On Monday evening We were. favored
with another excellent sermon. The
Board meeting convened Tuesday at
2:30 O'Clock with DR.. P. H. Hughes and
Prof Allen of Pueblo, Rev. P. C.
Crutchfield of Trinidad, Rev. Jones OF
Colorado Springs, and Rev. Edwards
Overs Reynolds OF Denver, in attend
ance. The business was transacted
in perfect harmony. At the night ser.
vice Rev. Hughes preached and every.
one was thoroughly impressed with
the good and wholesome doctrine The
pastor, members and friends enjoyed
having the Board meet in their midst
Master Wendell Wallace was on the
sic list last week. He is much i'm.
proved at this writing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-05
DURANGO NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wright are
located at Mrs. Ruth's.
Mrs. P. D. Yochum left for Denver
Tuesday morning. She will return
with her daughters, Misses Eeona and
Marguerite.
Jeannie Barnett, one Of our most
amiable young ladies, has entered
high school.
The Sewing Circle gave a surprise
party on Rev P. D. YOchum and wife
Tuesday evening.
The Sewing Circle met at the home
of Mrs. Belle Washington. After cleo
ton of officers dainty lunch was
served.
Mr.. D. Edwards little son has fully
recovered from typhoid fever and is
able TO attend school
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-11-05
Dangerous Amendment
Continued from first page.

against the classes; the cities against
the country; the seekers after today's
profit would find it easy to destroy
the future prospects of the state
through selfish appeals. We might
go on to enumerate the ills that would
come from numbers taking precedence
over brains. Worst of all, the num-
bers would be themselves the Great
ures of designing set of initiators.
Only a small minority of voters give
thoughtful consideration to legislation.
The state would be harried and wor-
ried by contending schemers, business
would give way to politics, capital
would be afraid to invest and pros
perity would vanish.
All Colorado should place an X mark
on the ballot opposite the words
Against the Amendment to Section
ONE of Article V of the Constitution,
providing for the Initiative and Refer
endum"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-29
q s sa's sy.s T ass Thompson's Eye Water
PAGE FROM ANCIENT HISTORY
Incident of HannibaI's Career That
Writers Appear to Have
Overlooked.

Hannibal and his staff were pacing
merrily over the Alps on their faithful
war elephants. Suddenly man with a
tin badge and chin whiskers rushed
Into the roadway and held up his
hand. "You stop right where you BET"
he cried "Why should I stop?" thun-
dered the great Carthaginian as his
mahout hooked the elephants ear
You're exceeding the speed limit" re-
piled the man with the star. can Pm
duly appointed constable, by heck"
Hannibal was SO overcome by this
amusing holdup that he tossed bag
of gazoolians to the officer and laugh
Ing Historically rode away. Later on,
however, his indignation uppercut his
sense OF humor, and he proceeded to
slam the life out of the Roman con-
suls and their picked veterans, fore
Ing the fighting to the very gates Of
shuddering Rome.-Boston Traveller.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-29
GOOD HOUSE FOR DAIRY cow
provision of Airy, Sanitary Buildinga
Must be Matter of First Con-
sideration for Success.
CRr w p cuRERr ,

(By w. X. CELEBRITY
In dairying the first consideration
Is race of healthy cattle, but in as
much as sanitary accommodation is
lnseparably linked with robust con-
sutution and proper feeding in main
tanning the health of the animals the
provision of airy, sanitary buildings
must be matter of the first import
ance
1t is positive certainty that heal
thy race of cattle cannot be maintain
ed indefinitely in circumstances favor
able to the propagation and develop
ment of disease germs, and conse-
quently, the condition of the sheds in
which the dairy cattle are accommo-
dated is very proper subject for
thorough inquiry and systematic In
spection
The subject is an important one
from the point of view of the general
public, but it is of even greater mo-
ment to farmers.
The first essentials In the proper
housing of COWS are sufficient ventila-
ton and sanitary arrangements that
will facilitate the thorough cleansing
of the buildings.
in the housing of COWS, as indeed,
of all classes of stock, 1t is essential to
discriminate between air space and
ventilation The two terras are not
synonymous as every practical farmer
knows. Fresh air is essential to the
maintenance of health but large cubic
area is as little a guarantee as it is
an essential Of good ventilation.
Now, it is a fact that those who
should know better, make their de-
mand, in respect to fresh air in COW
sheds, for air space, rather than for
frequent air renewal, and by way of
| showing the mistaken value of this
idea, it may be pointed out that it is
quite conceivable that the air Of a
COW barn containing 600 cubic feet of
air space, and imperfectly ventilated,
may receive less fresh air than that
of another OF half the capacity that is
well ventilated, and at the same time
be colder and less comfortable for the
COWS.
| No NCllIlldLiOu Ill uldHy vi lie exist
Ing farm buildings is admittedly de.
! fective, but instead of constructing
spacious new buildings at heavy cost
it would be muhmore reasonable
and equally effective to devote atten
ton to the subject of ventilation.
In the present knowledge of such
matters the imperfections OF the ex
| tat
comparatively title expense, and the
sanitary conditions made TO comply
with the regulations necessary tc
maintain health and to prevent the
pollution of the milk.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1910-09-29

There is no wisdom in keeping poor
cows.
Usually the good milk COW is COM
paratively lean one
The reliable mixer is not likely to
be without job any time soon.
Never cover milk while warm in the
cans as it will produce musty odor.
A neat butter package Is a pretty
good indication Of conditions back Of
lit.
Milk or skinned milk should be fed
sweet, especially when the calf is very
young.
4 COW should always be watered at
night just at feeding time and before
lying down.
If the mixers hands and clothes
are filthy germs are sure to get into
the milk pals.
/ It is better to let calf feel hun
cry, after fed with skinned milk. II
hungry it will eat hay to which It has
access.
II you have not already set apart
some space for field pumpkins or man.
gel wurzels, you have made serious
mistake
The flavor and texture of cottage
cheese may be improved by adding
cream or soft butter to the curd on
the strainer.
While 1t is some trouble to strain
the cream before churning but when
that is done there will be no white
HrooLc Il, tho h11ttar
1t is easier to keep the cows from
getting out by fixing the fences be-
forehand, than it is to break them OF
the fence habit after they once get it.
me first year of the calf's life is the
period upon which depends the ques-
ton Of whether he is to be source OF
profit to his breeder and owner or not.
Perhaps one reason why milk and
cream ARG. so often not cooled enough
lis because of the work required to
bump the necessary amount of water.
/! Cleanse the stable daily, ventilate
perfectly, screen doors and windows,
remove manure piles from the vfcin.
ity Of the stable: feed fresh food each
meal