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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

/ Mary J. Bell -Rozell died very sudden
ly at her home in Elk Point on last Sum
day morning at 8 o'clock OF strangula-
tions of the bowels.
Mrs. Rozell had reached the age of 72
years, o months and l3 days and was
born in Lexington, Kentucky, Feb. 2,
1880.
Later she came with her parents to
Polk county. Iowa, where she resided
until 1859 when she was united in
marriage to Carver Rozell. To this
union seven children were born, four of
whom have gone before.
In 1866 they came to Elk Point and re-
sided on their homestead, five miles
south of this city until Jan. 1897, when
Mr.. Rozell was sum mmoned home.
Mrs. Rozell then moved to Elk Point,
where she lived until the time of her
death.
She had been Rebecca for the past
year and was very faithful member.
She was also member OF. the Methodist
/ church for the last forty years, !
Mrs. Rozell was yeryyswell known
throughout This entire community and
her many friends sincerely regret her
aAstlhe Vie ieaveg % WiBFn neF scss sHrsr
sons. b. al. Rozell, who is justice q
4 peace; E. Il. Rozell, member Of the frm
Eof Rozell q Halvefson Hardware store
land Vernon RozelI, who is employed
in the Rozell g. Halverson store; one
| sister. Mrs. Sarah Watts of Des Moines
la. twelve grandchildren all OF whom
reside here except one grandson, Carve!
Remington of Chicago and one grand
daughter, Miss Rena Remington
Watonga, Oklahoma, and one grea
grand SON, Milton Ferdig of Elk Point.
Thefuneral services were held in tn
Metz odist church Tuesday afternoon
I:3o O'Clock, Rev. Rice officiating.
The interment was made in the III
! Point cemetery by the side OF her hu
!, band and children.
II The Rebecca lodge took part both
: the services and burial.
q Among the relatives and many trien'
IS from out of town who attended u
ID funeral were Dave Rozell, wife and s.
e ,s Seth, Of Hawarden; Caryey Reningt
of Chicago and Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
er Sioux City
AFriends came from far and near to
he tend the funeral and the floral offerin
r were maryland beautiful.
Y The family will receive the hearth
/. sympathy OF the whole community
the loss OF their loved one.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
Yankee Doodle Boy''

Byks, the central figure In
Jou{ {rane's play. .'The Yankee
Dooy," is a typical American
you y an ardent believer In the
strife as advocated by Theo-
dopSvelt. Bud Is In evidence
alnery minute and there i nj
waHnethingn when he ID on the
stde Il either INDUCING in 4
20 fiance, yoicing some pretty
sel lin the slang vernacular OF
tH or making love to some
lpfl "The Yankee Doodle
Bh aIl-American play, written
lf6cans who have rich red blood
III veins, who like swinging
/ Hnkling airs and honest
Your whole family viii like
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

In the main bout OF the evening be-
tween Gettle and Wester, young Gettle
surprised practically everyone and II
he had had the training and hardening
OF his opponent, we think the result
would have been much different.
Gettle had but week in which TO train
and the showing he put up Tor tna'
short time was remarkable.
In the first 60 the young men
struggled about the mat for iull
twenty minutes and neither seemed Y
have much advantage, with the ex
ception that Wester seemed consider
able heavier than Gettle so that whel
Iit came TO points OF strength AMI
weight the advantage was all bis
/ However the two men were fairly even
Ilv matched with the advantage Of Ion
hard training on the side OF the vtsi
inp man. Finally however at the en-
log twenty minutes, Gettle managed
pet one Of the famous toe holds and h
had Young Wester down In an instan
Hywever during this first struRR
vouno Getale strained his left should
II that when the second bout "
called. IL lasted but seven minutes III
y the fall going to Wesier, and at q
II ana og this fall GeItIeis shoulder h'
I. become 90 painful that be could
T. again 90 on.
= Young Wester showed remarkal
Iiranrance and at the end Of the seeo
n down seemed practically fresh.
IL There Is another bout scheduled
81 the near future between WesieF :
Oluf Olson Of this place.
~ The entertainment OF last Saturs
)l- evening WAS clean and good 2 ev'
III. respect with nothing 20 offend the 2
particular persons.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
HARRY GETTLE AND ANTOINE
WESTER HAVE ALIvELY TIME
It WAS A CLEAN BOUT
GettIe Gets the First Fall Alter
a Struggle Of Twenty
Minutes

rhe wrestling bout between Harry
f,ettle ii this city and Antoine Wester
Who gives his address as Sioux City,
vas pulled of according to schedule
last Saturday evening
After i couple Of preliminariss con
slstlng Of q GO between young Gull
laume ana young Tolletson. iu which
10Th fails went 10 Tolleiaon. and bou
a,stween Harold Mohler and Leslie O
Aon il which young Olson got the fail
khe bio show commenced.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

1t and, on the way home, after it is ali
over. and you are laughing and Discus
sing the many novel points of this un-
usual entertainment--in the language
of bud Hicks you will feel '.much
obliged that You spent your money.
The song hits are all new this season.
Make arrangement nov TO spend the
evening of enjoyment 1T the Elk Point
opera house On Monday, Oct. "a.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

Mrs. =. Miller and two children Of
Summit visited with the G. r.. Mueller
family lew days this week. they
left yesterday for Mapieton. Ia., where
they viii make their future home
Mesdames Thomas Barber and O. 81.
Mueller accompanied them as lar Is
Sioux City.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
PHOEBE ANN MARQUT HAYES AND MARY ROzELL DIE AT THEIR
HOMES I'm THIS CITY
TWO OF ELK POINTS OLDEST CITIZENS
Mrs. Rozee Was III But Three Days While Mrs. Hayes Had Been
Confined To Her Bed Several
Months

With the falling Of the leaves comes
the closing of the lives of two of Elk
Points oldest residents Since last we
issued the grim reaper has summoned
from our midst Mrs. Phebe Hayes, better
known perhaps as Grandma Hayes, the
second oldest resident in Elk Point If moi
in the county, and Mrs Mary Rozell
who was also well along in years.
The news of Mrs. Rozell's death was
announced Sunday morning while Mrs
Hayes died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. g. c. Ericsson, early Monday morn.
ing.
Mrs. Phebe Ann Marquit Hayes
Mrs Phebe Ann Marquit Hayes was
born at Cairo, New York, Sept. 9, 1920
She married Mr. Benjamin H. Hayes
Noy. Goth. ls43. The family removed
60 Richland Center, Wisconsin, in 1855,
and to Goldfield. Iowa, in 1881, and "a
this place fourteen years ago.
The children born 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
Hayes were Olivia c., now Mrs. Michael
Hoffman, Sr., of this place; Theodore
of Chicago; George r., of Long Lake,
Wash, James H., of Goldfield, Iowa;
Calvin O., of st. Panl; Sylvia A., now
Mrs. e. @. Ericsson of this place; Charles
f., who died in infancy and Clarissa T.,
Hayes I'd. .taasss fgam0Sg
hrs. Hayes, early IN life. became
follower of the savior and united witt
the Christian church and later became
identi6ed With the United Presbyterian
church.
Hers was calm, quiet, peaceful life
She was always soIicitous for the welfar
of Others and lost no opportunity to ad
vance their interests.
Hers was also very busy hfe,-sh
took real delight in being active and ur
til within the last tive weeks she alway
found something to do. She was deepl
religious ami during her long life OF ov'
oil years she never forgot her allegiant
to God.
she tnelz especial delight i'm the wor
of nature. birds aud flowers and tre'
were objects OF special interest 70 ne
as they were all the handiwork OF n
heavenly father. She was very loyal
her friends and especially to the memo
of her husband who had proceeded
reaching the better land by nearly
years Her more than four-score a.
ten years had fully ripened her for 7
Masters harvest, TO which she has nc
been gathered.
she rests from her labors and !
works do follow her.
The funeral services were held In
Congregational church Tuesday aft
noon Mt 8 O'Clock and were conducted
her pastor, Rev w. /. Beatty.
The interment was made in the
Point cemetery.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
IMPORTANT PROBLEMS MUST Be SOLVED
Between This Government and the Government Of Panama
and the Tolls to be Charged Must be Decided
(soecial 10 the CouRIER)

The senatorial party en- route for /
visit to the Canal Zone, to inspect tht
work thus far done and make study oI
conditions there, with view to legisla
lation for the fature will be away three
weeks. Amoag the senators who are in
the party are Messrs. Brandegee of Con.
necticut, chairman of the committee on
Inter-O OceaniQcanals, and Cummins oil
Iowa. Bristw of Kansas. Chiffon OF
West .VirginI Thornton of Louisiana,
Page of VerIbnt and Overman OF North
Carolina. ne question of the proper
governmental the Canal Zone, when
constructiovork is completed, must be
dealt with Tore the work Is ended for
that will an important thing and
must be ddded upon i'm ample time.
The .relatid between this government
and the gGnment OF Panama is one
upon whicsll senator's ought to inform
themselve. Congress should dispose of
the quests of tolls, for 1t will take
year or twpr the maritime nations of
the worldd the vast shipping inter-
ests TO adj themselves to The new con-
ditions thvill arise upon the opening
of this grcanal which President Taft
= says willIn 1913.
Il UncleA vs.. Typographical Union
\ The ghment printing Office is the
only gr establishment or its kind
where nfn printing presses are not
doing al work The governments
s money till being printed on hand
i presses notwithstanding that saw
= ing Of d million dollars a year can
,1t be effe through the use OF power
) printinssses, the labor unions say
s. that tllnge must not be made. The
s. govern printer and Secretary Nc.
veaghletermined TO throw out the
=. old haesses, and say aside from the
III matteEpense IN maintaining them
u that 9vernment printing office is
II perpeg system everywhere obso-
). lete iting The unions are putting
=. up fight, and declare that the
a install Of power presses would re.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

ciples OF success In Wisconsin and urging
diligence on the part of every worker.
At the two o'clock session on Monday
Senator Crawford delivered the principle
address. The Senator said we want the
''extension Of the function Of the federal
government:
1. THE extension ct the power or the
federal in cases OF ofconservation, the tariff
and in . hundred other particulars
2. THE extension of the powers Of
the federal government thereby destroy
ing special privilege and the rule Of
monopoly"
These" said the senator, care issues
Of great principles, land yon cannot
separate great principles and important
questions from men, and / suggest thar
the man who should 90 with these issues
il one who shall De an inspiration !
power and . hope TO this movement and
! suggest the name OF the distinguished
senator from Wisconsin. Robt. NJ. La
Follette. He is part of these questions
anu tnere can De no divorce for he IL
peerless confident and ancouauorable
leader. !"
Mamy Deliver Teaaian Tazka
A dozen different men from she same
lnass.As.-s 80 rsasen weru henFst RON Ansl
al voiced the idea that cor modsrn
political, social and industrial aee d.
manded just, equitable and fair repre.
seniation Of the people u the end EhAs
these great questions shall be settled il
behalf Of the whole people and NOT the
interest OF the special and privileged
few That il is a movement to restore
TO the people their own governments
seemed 70 be the principle upon which
the fight for larger things shall be made.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

g. J. Fox returned home Saturday
from Excelsior Springs. Missouri,
where be has been taking mealcal
treatment the past month. III. Fox
has improved somethlra wonderful,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS FROM THIRTY STATES LAUNCH NATION
WIDE AFOIIETTE CAMPAIGN
sen. CRAWFORD MAKES A HOT SPEECH
Eleven Politicians From South Dakota Attend the National Conference
Of Progressive Republicans In Chicago
on Last Monday

The most important conference Of
progressive Republicans ever held In
this country, calling men from thirty
states met in Chicago on Monday and
Tuesday OF this week and outlined q
town, county. state and national cam
paign for the furtherance OF progressive
principles in the United states.
Rieven RrOu south Dahota Attend
Few states OF the union we're better
represented than our commonwealth
Eleven men from different parts OF the
state gathered to be present at the
history making conference Of the Re
publican party. Those in attendance
we're: United States Senators, Coe L.
Crawford and r.. o. Richards Of Huron;
o. 8. sasford. w. Burgess. Chas T..
Nicholson, ). X. Way. Peter Norbeck,
II. Gregory OF Pierre; f. G. Robinson OF
Groton, who is member OF South Dalso-
Ia Railway Commission and Clark s..
Thomas, editor Of the coURIER.
Like many OF the state delegations the
south Dakota men had meeting Mon
day evening and It seemed to be the
opinion Of every man that onr state
would send her delegation to The national
republican convention next year pledged
E2y ESy sspalOE 8 !. E0Alstts q &c namiuaiiap
Crawford Made sairrins Aaarsas
Senator Moses Clapp of Minnesota
made the chief speech &c the Monday
morning session. Luncheon was served
70 the delegates at the GFand Pasltlc
hotel at which Chas e. Merriam, the
last republican candidate for mayor Of
Chicago presided rs toastmaster. Con-
gresham Irwin L Lenroot OF Wiscon.
sin gave fitting talk discussing the prln-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

The strength OF the army OF the
United States is 77,52S. There are 4
number Of detachments to the service
not included in the regular serylce,
which reduces the actual lighting force
TO 66, sos men.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

The Postmaster General has figured
out his estimates for the year 1918, and
he calls for $3.50, 93S, ,4S3 TO run the colos-
sal institution Of which he is the govern
ment's head.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

Everyone viii wonder just why il has
not been done before, but Mr.. Hitchcock
IS one OF those kind who believe it is
never too late.to mend. He has ordered
that mail boxes be placed on all railroad
platforms TO accommodate passengers
travelling on trains.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19

Inc supreme Court is again in session.
facing calendar of nearly eight hun
dred cases, hundred more than last
year. Every conceivable problem Of
litigation faces the court, but there are
no cases OF importance equal to the
standard Oil and Tobacco trust matters
which came up year ago.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1911-10-19
quality cf paper money. making il NOR,
easily counterfeiled.


easily counterfeiled
Wiley Gets There
II tnere is one man In America who
gets pretty nearly everything he sets ont
for, II is Doctor Wiley. A few weeks
ago the Agricultural Department, having
concluded that through his manner Of
doing things, Wiley was sort of nui-
sance, movement was started to get rid
OF him. Nobody doubts Wiley's good
intentions, but he is regarded as sort OF
"bluDderbnss = The result of the anti
Wiley agitation has been that the whole
country has been rushing TO his support,
and the latest news from the Depart
ment is that he has been given increased
powers, and is in control OF the Pure
FOOD Board, anG hereafter will be able
to do things in his own sweet way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-16
SUNDAY G FANG
. N US I STAY OUT
Hollywood Company Forced to
Restrict Admission Because
of Disorder.

Because OF recent disorder in Holly
wood Cemetery on Sunday afternoons.
announcement was mado yesterday by
B. C. Wherry. president OF the
cemetery company that hereafter
admission on Sunday would be
restricted Children under the age
Of fifteen Will not be admitted
without parent or guardian. Visitors
are requested not 70 gather
around graves during burial services.
! { this does not secure the desired Inn
provement, more rigid exclusion Viii
follow, and the cemetery may be closed
on Sundays TO NIL but lot owners and
their families.
Mr.. Wherry said yesterday that the
number of Sunday visitors to the GENE
terry had greatly increased, and re,
Gently some Of tho visitors, especially
children have overlooked the fact that
they were In place held sacred by those
who have members OF their families
buried there M
Mr.. Whcrry Indicated that the board
Was unwilling to make stringent regu-
lattons. but that the present announce
'nent may be only the entering wedge
OF moro stringent regulations IT is
stated that there Is no trouble with
lot owners. who appreciate the SOL
emnity of the grounds. and 1t may be
that hereafter only lot owners viii he
admitted on Sunday without n permit.
In some cities of the North. MIR.
Wherry said. he was informed that
cemetery companies adhere strictly to
this regulation, and with soma COM
panies the permit system applies not
only on sundays, but also on week
days. n.
at has happened receltiy," said MIR.
Wherry. that Mt Sunday burinls the
behavior of visitors In the grounds has
been disEraccful or course, we know
this behavior IS not by lot owners, and
for their sake we intend TO use our
energy to break It up. We realize that
the grounds arc attractive and that
II is show place 70 rvisitors 10 the
city, and the directors would hesitate
to multiply restrictions, but order and
deeccorum must be maintained in the
grounds. II possible. without usin:
drastic measures"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-16
HARL.EE EXTOLS
new RIFLE RANGE
Can Be Made One of Best
Places Of Kind in the
Country.
REQUIRES FIRE ESCAPES
Labor Bureau Gets After Fac
tories Valuable Timber
Exhibit.

Entirely complimentary reference to
the suitability of the new State rife
rango and camp slte near Virginia
Beach for the purpose is given in the
official report made by Captain VIII
liam c. IIarlee. of the United States
Marine Corps. IN his rcport'on his re-
cent visit a copy of which reached
Adjutant- General w. W. Sale yester-
day. Captain Harlee thinks the place
can be made Into n rifle range second
10 none in the country.
lie mentions the fact that General
Sale expressed the desire that he
should return and be in constant
charge OF tho work OF laying out and
eQuipinE the range. But he tells tho
ajor-gcnuernl in command OF the
Marine Corps. TO whom tho report is
addressed, that he realizes this is i'm
possible. However. he suggests that
Gunnery Sergeant Peter s. Luhd be
assigned to this duty and be constant
ly on the ground. Captain HarIoc
then says he could visit the place at
intervals and be In practical charge OF
the supervision.
Probably Captain Harles Will come
to Richmond with the officers who will
take the endurance ride through the
Virginia battlcficlds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-16
RESTAURANT MAN
AND GUEST fight.
Latter Got Mad in Dickcnson's
When He Was Asked to
Pay Bill.
re CROWDS EXCITED
THEATRE
Major Werner and Detective
Rush In Just After Woman
Paints.

Because he was requested to pay fol-
his dinner. detail he had apparently
forgotten as he started out the door
of Dlckensons restaurant last night
j, w Maddrey, became indignant. and
after using a good deal OF abusive
language returned in few minutes
and INDUCED in 4 rough and tumble
fight with W. 4. Shirley, one OF tho
owners of the place. Both men were
arrested by Chief OF Police Werner ana
Detective Bolton Maddrcy was sent
to the Second Police station and Shirley
gave bail for his appearance In the Po-
lice Court this morning.
Though neither man was hurt In tho
fight. excitement for short while was
intense. Mrs. Shirley. who was In the
dining room at the time, tainted ana
had 10 be taken upstairs. alls
Theatre Crowds flush In.
beinr almost directly In front or
The Bijou aud Lubin Theatres, crowds
rushed over from both places 10 look
on and ask questions. When It was all
cleared UP there was no damage or
loss, as Aladdrey had paid his bill be-.
TORE he decided to have n fight M
According to the Dickinson people
Maddrey wash little too much intoxi-
Gated to discuss the mattcr-thcir
guest ordered his meal. which he seem :
ca to relish. and was In the net or
leaving tho house when he was re.
minded by Mr. Shire, mat he had ma.
elected to pay the check He did not
IKE It. and said SO In very pointed
Terms as he pockcted his change and
In ~, IN INTO the street. Evidently,
naving thought the matter over, he re-
turned In his shirt sleeves. and IN tha
most offensive language, suggested
mat he would have II out
INC words were hardly out of his
mouth when the hotel man struck him
ont'i the arrival OF the police there
vas lively exchange of blows. none
81 which. however, drew blood Mad
nreF was hurried to the Seventh Street
ooH' Wheii he was placed In the patrol
inc carried to the station. Shirley. In
n"s.ouE OF an officer. was allowed 10
remain In the restaurant min, ~, ~
iStrate Purdy could arrive and nry,rn
for bis bail. ~ 'llS Q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-16
JERSEY VETERANS
TO SEE RICHMOND
Two Hundred and Fifty volun.
teers Arrive Here This
Afternoon.

On what probably VIII be their last
trip of the kind, the Veteran Assocla-
ton Of the Fifteenth Regiment, New
Jersey Volunteers--ab bout $50 mon
will arrive here this afternoon at $50
o'clock. and will put up at the Jeffer-
son Hotel. where they Will remain un-
til 1880 Tomorrow afternoon. The
route from here Will be by rail- as far
as Norfolk, whore a boat will be taken
10 Washington. The veterans expect
10 reach Newark late Saturday after.
noon. On the way here a short stop
Will be made at Fredericksburg
No special arrangements have been
made for the enter tainment of the vet.
Grams to might. To- morrow morning they
will make trolley tour of the city. visit
ing most OF tho important historical
places, both those bearing on Colonial
history and the Civil War. Leaving
here by the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way, the party VIII go direct to Old
Point. With the exception of short
stop at Williamsburg. Thursday will
be spent at Old Point. where the party
Will put Zip at the Chamberlin. There
will be a visit to Norfolk Friday morn
ing and an oyster roast at Cape Henry.
Returning to Norfolk that afternoon
the trip. to Washington will be made
by boat.
Following is the committee In charge:
President, Isaac M. Andrews Chair
man. A. w whitehead: Treasurer w.
II. Cnwley. Secretary, w. S. Gordon; III.
II. Hoffman. Theodore e. Swayze. w.
H. f. Wycoff, Israel D. Lum, w. Fl.
Dolliver. i. 4. Doty, Aionzo iIedden. j.
s. Lungcr. NJ B. Duvall, M Kinter,
Theodore BELLS, w. II. Cawlay, Jr j
Frank Lindsley, H. 3. Hoffman, c. X.
| Armstrong and c. A. Cawley I