Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-08-16
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Fort Randall, d. T., August 18Th, 1879
Editors Press aad Dakotaia.. Again I come
to beg a small space In your valuable paper
for tho insertion Of few events which have
occurred'sinoe my last.
It is useless to repeat to-day that our band
favors us every evening with its excellent
music. Indeed, Capt. Muth deserves spec
ial mention for his kindness. He is always
ready, willing and prompt to serve the in.
terests Of his employers. I will not attempt
to-day to describe the members Who COM
pose our band. It hss BEEN done 90 often
that all 1 could say 0 will only be words
which cannot render a fitting tribute to their
worth. That Capt. Muth il the best cornet
player in the west, We have had proof more
than once. But Justice must be rendered by
adding that in spite Of his abilities he has
found rival. Our genial Ch.s. Deihl, .
graduate of the conservatory Of music, Of
Vienna, comes in for his share. His hours
of leisure are usually spent in ~composing
and arranging music. He tongues beauti-
fully, and when the moment arrives when
he is permitted to display his musical pow
ers, he knows how to distinguish himself.
1t is hoped that the people of Yankton will
highly appreciate his musical talent aud
give him q reception, which unfortunately
he failed to get at Springfield.
On Monday Major Sharp paid off the
troops Of this command and a. q matter of
course things were lively about the post.
Messrs. Cunningham d Pratt continue TO
conduct the trading post in the usual first
class style and do a fair business. They are
compelled to keep an immense stock of
goods in order to accommodate the wants of
their customers, and they cell At reasonable
price.
]. Cunningham and d. Pratt (Which is
Pcstmaster) are the members Of the firm in
charge at Randall, and they have for assist
ant, Mr.. G. Hassett, a competent book.
keeper and in the highest sense Of the word
a perfect gentleman.
On Sunday the bishop of Yankton agen-
cy, assisted by Rev. Walker, held services
in our church. There was q creditably fair
and attentive congregation, composed Of
officers, ladies and six enlisted men. Why
is it that soldiers dislike divine service ?
Perhaps the Lugenbeel base ball club can
tell US something about this. 1t is said that
the boys had a very poor experience in
clerical members on their way home from
Springfield.
Master Thibaut is post gardener, and his
m%enagerie will give an exhibition during
this month. Will try and give all the de-
tails. 1t will be a grand affair.
R. Gumbeel, the picalo player Of the
band, will go on a leave Of absence as soon
rs congress meets.
G. Sans, a trustworthy clerk of the head.
quarters expects his appointment as hospital
stewart before his term of enlistment ex-
pires.
G. Hassett promised the boys Of company
&c" two dozen bottles Of beer the day they
blanket J. Cunningham, and the latter does
not dare leave his quarters. 1t is hoped
that the boys will succeed.
A good and experienced female nurse is
wanted in "C' company's quarters to attend
to sig patients suffering from blanket
disease. None but those who can furnish
reference from former employment need ad-
dress DR.. 8. Moore, company &C." first
infantry.
Mrs. Lieut.. Smith and her three beauti-
full children will leave us during September
for the east, where they intend TO spend
the winter.
Colonel Lugenbeel, to our deep regret,
will leave US probably during Sep
TENDER or October. May We meet With a
commanding Offices not less strict but az
just a. Colonel Lugenbeel.
MAMMA,