Union County courier. [volume], March 20, 1913, Image 5

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

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Additional Looal News
Albert Tucker of Elk Point is visit*
iug friends in Sioux Falls.
W. I. Weave? of Civil Bend was a
visitor in the city Monday.
Dr~ Hendrtx dentist. Office over
Union County Bank. I5tf
John Schneiderheinz and sister of
Garland were visitors in the city Mon
day.
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Allard and daughter
of
M. S. Stubben, Wm. Crogstad and
Jens Blosmo, of Big Springs town
ship, were in Elk Point on Tuesday
transacting business and visiting
with the former'* son, O. X. Stab
ben.
James Gates bought the Margaret
Clark land that was sold at referee
sale at the court house Monday. This
land is located in Civil Bend township
and is known as the old Clark home
stead for over forty-tive years.
Boy Maynard returned to his claim
near Mission, S. D., Sunday night
after a two weeks visit here with his
parents, O. W. Maynard and wife.
Owing to the 1 tig snowstorm last Fri
day he was kept at Chamberlain for
about a week.
The girls of the Congregational
Sunday school entertained the boys'
class St. Fatricx's evening at the
Charles Sttekney home. A verv pleas
ant evening was spent by the young
people. Games and music were the
diversions, after which a dainty
course luncheon was served.
Oluf Johnson of Richland township
Wis in the city on business Tuesday.
David M. Dey, brother ef Mrs. H.
H. Blair of this city, passed away at
his home in Wyocena, Wis., on Tues
day, March U. He was 74 years of
age and was born in New York. He
had resided in his home town for
sixty-eight years, the longest period
of any resident of the town and possi
bly of the county.
Why do wc do the largest
shoe business in Elk Point?
There must be a reason,
the reasons are that—
We carry the largest shoe
stock in Elk Point*
We have the largest and
best assortment to pick from.
\. We carry the best shoes is
Elk Poiut.
Our prices are ine lowest*
quality bein£ considered.
'4 We have on display our
new line of Oxfords and
spring Shoes for ladies,
misses, girls, boys and
children, come in and look
them over.
UTy
y
Table full of American Cal
fees in dark and light new C*
spring patterns per yd—
Table full of Amoskage ap
ron check Ginghams Kg
fast colors, per yd
Everette classics Dress Ging
hams, handsome patterns
lor spring wear, per yd 21*
Nainsook Muslin full yard
wide fine soft quality good n*
12 1-2 vaL per yd
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Civil
Bend were visitors in the city the
first of the week.
A frame barn size 25 by 35 and 18ft
posts, for sale by Mrs. Mame FlcRey.
Some sneak thief stole 125 Wyan
dot chickens from S. W. Kent's chick
en coop Monday evening.
Antoine Smythe leaves this week
far Minneapolis where he will pur
chase the sprln? and summer stock of
goods for the Smythe Bros, store.
m*
Henry Harmon of LamoQ)» was a
business visifcot In the city Monday.
Hay For Sale.
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The Oxford Tail oiring Go. wiil be
open for business M. *mday Mam 24th.
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Prof. Vance of the Newcastle,.Neb.,
schools was a business visitor in this
city Monday.
Ole Lawrenoe of 8iou:C Valley wvs
in Sioux City Tuesday with ft( jiav
load of hogs.
Will Porter, who has been on ths
road with a show during the past win-1
ter, arrived home Friday*
Mrs. M. North up went) to Vermil
lion Tuesday for a three weeks visit
with Hick Bryan and wffe.
Word was received here recently
that Wm. Net/, subst&ined a stroke
of paralysis recently at his home in
Indiana.
Mrs. James Gurley, of Marcus, Iowa
arrived last Thursday for a visit at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. P.
Willis.
Get a pair of these nobby shoes for
Easter wear.
Ringsrud Mercantile Company.
Patsey Cannon returned to the
city Tuesday, after spending a week
at Elk Point on business.—Woonsock
et News.
Remember the seven o'clock prayer
meeting at the Congregational church
Easter morning. All churches axe
invited to participate in this meet
ing.
Salesman wanted to look after our
interest in Union and adjacent ooung
ties. Salary or commission. Add
ress The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland,
Ohio.
J. R, Bullis will reopen a photo
graph gallery on the Dupont lots op
posite the court house about April 10.
If
you wish photos arrange to call on
him about that time.
You should attend the free sewing
demonstration by an expert. With
the Free sewing machine April 5th at
Ringsrud Mercantile Company.
A surprise party was given on last
Tuesday evening by a few friends on
Carl Tollefsona fine time was enjoyed
and a fine lunch was served.
LADIES—Mrs. Longmyre corrects
Wrinkles, Crows-feet, Eye-bags,
Flabby or drooping face and neck
tissues, Blotched inflamed and dis
colored skin. Opera House Blk. 43tf
MR,New
are the only concern in Elk Point who buy
as to
fZrtridv TZnranin
KJUlJUd DUlgUlIld
Ole Christenson of Fly villa was a
visitor in the city the first of the
week.
I am still In the auto livery busi
ness. All calls answered promptly.
44tf Gene Hammond.
Andrew Hoi the of Sioux Valley was
here Monday visiting his numerou
friends and calling on John Kjose and
family.
Ray Eslick went to Sloan, la, Mon
day where he played for a dance dh
that night with a Sioux City orches
tra.
Read the center double page ad of
Saturday Evening Post March 15.
Ringsrud Mercantile Company.
Rhoten who moved here from
Kai vsas last winter will work the Mrs.
August Primm farm north of town
this tsaaon
Our shop will be open Monday Mar.
24th. ilAdles* tailor made suits our
specialty.
48 Oxford Tailoring Co.
The Yoeman basket social at the
Yoeman hpll last Saturday evening
was a
SUCCCKS
socially and financially.
A very pleasant time was spent by
those preserrt and much interest was
manifested in the auction of the bas
kets.
T. W. Parrot* returned Wednes
day of last week from the hospital at
Chicago, where he recently under
went an operation. He feels much
improved and it is hoped and expect
ed the improvement will be perma
nent.
Misses Hazel and Dorothy Vollmer
arrivea the first of the week for a
short visit with their parents, Charles
Vollmer and wife. The former Is
teaching at Fort Pierre and the latter
at Shakopee, Minn. They are having
their spring vacation.
II. C. Hansen of Vermilion, a prom
inent real estate dealer and land
owner in Clay county, died last week.
Mr. Hansen was well known in Elk
Point. His daughter, Miss Julia
Hansen was a former teacher in our
schools.
Thos. Davis and family moved this
week to their farm in Brownsville,
Bon Homme county. Thos. Davis
was born and raised at Elm Grove 5
miles south east of Elk Point and
has practically lived here all of his
life. He is a good honest man and
his many friends and neighbors wish
him prosperity and success in their
new home.
the truthfulness
Percales full yard wide best
quality made in t^e country
good 15c value \r,
per pd
Galetea doth suitable for
boys' suits and waists handsome
patterns, 18c value J2?0
per yard_^..
Pillow Case Muslin 42 in.
wide, splendid quality OT1 n
18c val., per yd— I^2i#
AO ^lrr\rPr\T RdrCJClinC i* P,aced
new, up-to-date Suit Hat, Cap, Shirt, Ties, In fact anything In men s wear, and you want
something that's direct from New York the style center of America, you will have to go to
HENKIN'S to get it. We wish to particularly emphasize that In this line In particular the mer
chant who buys direct from the New York manufacturers, has a great leverage over his
neighbor merchant who
buys
of
our statement
For the
glance will convince you that Henkins' Store is, and will be the place where you can get the
best and most up-to-date goods for the least money. Below you will find a few of our many,
bargains, as they are too numerous to describe them all.
Dr. W. M. McDonald oJttcaa over
First National Bank. ttJtf
Wm Rubida has moved to the old
Rozell homestead five miles south of
town which he will farm this season.
Miss Braettell of Minneapolis, ar
rived yesterday and will have charge
of Mrs. Bettor's millinery depart*
meet.
Henry Henkin has been confined to
his home with rheumatism since his
return from a stoat buying trip to
New York.
A. O. Ringsnid left Sunday for Chi
cago on a stock buying trip. He was
accompanied by John Clementson who
will visit friends for a few weeks.
Oeorge Murtha returned Monday
from a two months trip to Texas. He
left there a few dsys before the cy
clone last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ofeto SorsdtiM left
last week for.Uoodwater, Sask., Can
ada after a 2 months visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Solem.
M. D. Nicol, an insurance man cf
Sioux City and well known in Elk
Point for over twenty years, died at
his home last week. Mr. Nicel was
owner of one half of the Curry Bros,
ranch »even miles east of Elk Point.
Wm. Swett arrived here yesterday
from Stanley county where he traded
his land there for the Mrs. H. II.
Maupin property In this cltv, formerly
the late Emery Morris property. He
will make his residence here and his
many friends are pleased to have him
and his estimable family back to Elk
Ponit.
Another
one of those enjoyable
mar­
ried people's dances will be given by
Messrs. Lively and Murray in the
opera house on Friday evening, March
28th. The younger people are also
cordially Invited. The music will be
furnished by the Elk Point orchestra,
which Is a sufficient guarantee of its
excellence. Dancing will commence
at 8:30 o'clock. Come and put in a
few pleasant hours. 48-49
When anyone comes In our town
grasp him by the hand and tell him
what bright prospects the town has.
Don't stand around like a lot of
dressed up dummies before a clothing
store and wear long faces with gloomy
looks, seein„ only the dark .side of
things. Above all, don't go whining
around and make a shadow on the
blue sky. If you really have not the
heart to speak a cheery word or use
your influence in behalf of your town
for goodness sake hide yourself from
strangers come to tow.
HW
ENKIN'S Big Daylight STORE
Henry Henkin has just returned from a three week's buying trip in
York and other eastern cities. We will show the finest, largest
and best line of merchandise ever shown in Elk Point. Mr. Henkin bought
our stock direct from the manufacturers, at manufacturers' prices^. We
will be able to show you the right merchandise at the right prices.
them from Chicago Jobbers, in the way of style and
this
we claim that we can give you the latest styles and better goods for less money than our
competitors can afford to, and still make a reasonable profit A: look and comparison will
convince you
coming week-
?H'Vl UCCI gdiildprices that will more than please you.
22. Newspring goods are arriving daily... "pne
Pure Linen Toweling O*
tic val., per yd Oil
inches
Pillow Tubing 45
wide, 22c value
#|r yd——
19-4 unbleached Sheeting
heavy weight fine qual- *11 a
ity 28c val. per yd fclC
'f
'Madras cloth 32 inches wide
handsome quality and lf|t
beautiful patterns yd
15c
on sale
If you want the best ia Easter
toggery go to Ringsrud's.
Chas. Gill who has been seriously
ill for the past few weeks is improv
ing rapidly.
Mort Henkin who is attending the
Iowa State University at Iowa City,
arrived home Tuesday far a weeks
visit at his home here.*
J. B. Winburn and wife moved this
week to the W. W. Main farm one
mile north of Elk Point. Mr. Win
burn will work the place the coming
season.
The Busy Bee hard times social on
last Friday night at the home of
Thos. Gundernon and wife was not
well attended owing to the severest
snow storm of the season, but not
withstanding the small attendance
•4.50 was cleared. The following four
people received rugs: Gerhard Goe
the, Gilbert Lewisonof Akron, Sigrid
Kolstad and Kelse Newgard, another
social wiil be given later.
The very latest In ladies ooats at
Ringsrud's.
Ringsrud Mercantile Oompany.
Do you read ads?
Cut the trade mark from the
center double page ad of Saturday
Evening Post dated March 15th.
Sign your name to it, mail or bring
it to our store or if you have read
the ad write the trade mark on a
piece of paper and sign It. On Satur
day agternoon March 29th. Someone
is going to get absolutely free their
choice of any of the goods in this ad
carried by us.
W. R. Kenyon,who traded his farm
for land In Nebraska, left Saturday
night with a car of stock and house
hold goods. Mrs. Kenyon left Mon
day to join her husband. Mr. Ken
yon has lived here for three years and
during their stay he and his estima
ble wife have made many friends who
were sorry to have them ieave,
For first class paper-hangers .and
painters. Phone No 90.
Early Saturday morning, March 22,
the moon plunges into the earth's
shadow—the long cone of darkness
which always stretches far out into
space on the side of the earth oppo
jltethtsun. When the moon in its
travels around our globe gets into this
shadow we say there is an eclipse.
Saturday morning's eclipse can be ob
served in Elk Point by those who care
to rise about 4:30 o'clock Saturday
morning—provided the sky is clear.
Our new spring cioihing
and haberdashery are ar
riving daily. If you, want a
or any other line direct from manufacturers and
price
beginning Saturday* March
we
Table full of remnants of all
kinds of material and all kinds
of lengths suitable for almost
everything at way below regu
lar values. Come early and
get your choice.
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A la .'tie number of Snappy all Over
the Store Bargains will be on display
111 our fable*, they can't help hot
please every lady as (hey are absolute^
matchless Is variety, Qualify style
and price.
at our store on SATURDAY and MONDAY, at
Henry Henkin returned the first
of the wc ek from a two weeks pur
chasing trip to New York City.
Mr. and Mrs. M. 0. Sweeney and
wife of Osage, la., spent Sunday
here with her brother Fred Ford and
wife. They were on their way home
from a business trip up the state.
The storm which begun with a rain
here last Thursday ended with a
snow storm Friday and a strong cold
wind. West of the Missouri the storm
was much worse than here, the snow
is about three feet on the level and
the trains will not be running until
tomorrow or next day. Both the
railroads used rotary plows to clear
their tracks. One family of six were
frozen to death while driving to a
ranch they had leased near Rapid
City and many hogs, cattle and horses
were frozen and smothered to death.
School Notes
Bessie Douglas was absent Monday
on account of sickness.
Anna Hedlund visited over 8at09»
day with relatives in Akron
Mr. i rank Barter, Rev. Suther*
land and Mr. Parker visited the
first grade Friday.
Vergil Morris has returned to the
first grade after being absent four
and one half months.
Mrs. to. F. Bushned and Mrs.
Frank Smythe were third grads
visitors Friday.
Thelma Helgerson left the third
for her home in the country.
Chas ilarter visited the Moood and
fourth grades Friday.
Loyd Tucker returned to the ststh
grade Tuesday.
George Hanson returned to school
after sickness.
Bertha Eidem visited the fiffcb
grade Tuesday.
The fourth and fifth grade attend
ed the program in the second grade
Friday.
Wm. tisllck entertained the mem
bers of the Sophomore class and the
H. School teachers at his home
Monday night. The evening was
spent in games, music and a dainty
luncheon was served by Miss Golda
Kslick assisted by Kathryn Lyle.
The T. H. to. met last Friday
night at the home of Marie Guiilaume
the evening was spent in playing
Ave hundred after whioh a daialy
luncheon was served.
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'^Furniture
'r^-und Rugs
Good oak rockers 4.00
^tfalue special 2.28
Good oak dressers
feveled
NHL
'I
Furniture
w* have received a large
new line of
V
3.50 iron beds full size
jfffiy color special 2.28
Full sized cctton top
^Oiattress, good quality,
%S0 value for..
2.19
u A good woven wire
Spring with coil support
fold the world over for
3,00 special
1.98
Good dining room
'r CTuirs (not Bow Back)
•old everywhere at 8.00
jwtecial per set_.4.98
olished' with large
plate mirror, the
l?est 15.00 value ever
Offered, specials
11.98
Our stock of rugt,
beds, drawers, camodes,
bjuffets, china closets,
chairs, book cases, ice
chests, tables, rockers,
mattress and springs and
other articles too numer
ous to mention are in
shape for your inspec
tion. LOOK over our
stock, compare our
price and the quality of
our goods with others
and then draw you^ own
conclusions. V
'Cf We art Agents for the
Famous
a
^Singer Sewng Machine