Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-06-27

Hills country, at present, for Touring
mill than in the city of Sturgis, the near
est mills at present being at Deadwood,
fourteen miles away; Spearfsh, twenty
miles, and Rapid City, thirty miles. No
better farming country exists anywhere
than in our vicinity, and it would seem
as if some inducement could be offered
by our citizens that would be sufficient
to warrant capital in seeking investment
in this direction, and the future neces-
sity for the shipment Of -four from cast
ern points be thus averted.
Early in July ne are 10 have meet
ing Of the Grand Army OF the Republic
in our city. A large number OF strangers
will be with us and undoubtedly remain
to participate in our Fourth of July
celebration. Let us see to it that when
our guests depart for their respective
homes that they go away impressed with
the idea that the people of Sturgis are
public spirited and ready to improve
every opportunity presented TO create a
lively interest in their growing city.
To our business men we would say
that we trust that on the coming Fourth
of July all will do what they can in the
way of decorating their places of bust
ness in a manner appropriate to the day
and to our guests.
I do not consider that it is necessary
for me to express my views in reference
to the business interests of our city.
They are already too well known to re-
quire any explanation here Suffice it
to say, our interests are common, and if
we work together there can be but one
result.
We have another public improvement
to recommend, viz: We would suggest
that the board of aldermen, as soon as
possible, advertise for bids for the con-
struction Of stone cutters on each side
of the graded portion of Main street.
We think that this can be done at
nominal cost, and the utility of such an
improvement canaot help being manifest
to all.
would also urge the completion of
the sidewalk from the business portion
of the city to the depot-at least on one
side of the street.
The churches of our city seem to be in
hourishing condition, but we are sadly
lacking in educational facilities, our
present school house being wholly in
adequate to accommodate our growing
population. We hope that the school
board may be able to cont,ive some way
OF providing other and more commodious
fquarters. This is a matter that con-
Germs the welfare of every man, woman
and child in this community.
The council will note that the stat
utes require that our regular meetings
shall be held on the first Monday even
ing of each month, and prescribe by or
dlnance the manner in which special
meetings shall be called.
| would also mention that the street
crossing running north and south across
Sherman street, at its junction with
Junction avenue, is in dangerous con-
dition caused by the recent heavy rains
The trouble can be remedied by GOV
cred walk across the street, and would
recommend that the matter be attended to
at once.
In conclusion I thank the officers OF
the old board for their regular attend
ance at meetings and their hearty CO.
operation in all matters pertaining to the
public good.
70 the members of the new council I
have only this to say: Let lis be regu-
lar in our attendance upon every meet
ing of the board, act promptly and un-
derstandingly upon every measure
brought before us, carefully avoiding
the discussion of personal matters or al
lowing our personal wishes to influence
us in advocating measures of any kind. |
Let us act together for the public good
and when we retire from Office merit the
approval of our constituency.
Respectfully submitted.
which was received with hearty applause,
the council elected Max Blatt as presi-
dent and j. G. Mcmillan as vice presi-
dent of the board for the ensuing term.
After the election of the above ofiicere
Hhizzonern made the following nomina-
tions: Auditor, E. @. Lane; city at
torney, G. 9. Polk; chief Of police, Pat
rick Flayin.
On motion of Alderman Mcmillan,
seconded by Alderman Abrams, it was
decided to vote upon the confirmation or
rejection Of the candidates by ballot.
The frst nomination being q. @. Lane,
for auditor, the president Of the board
called for vote. Upon counting the
ballots it was found that there were four
votes against confirmation to one. for.
The mayor having his candidate reject.