Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-02-01

MI. w. .. ChaSe mas moved dis Iam1ly
in the house owned by Tommy Miller,
on Second street.
I'll. o. Alexander retained from his in
itial trip for his new house, Franklin
M'Veagh & Co., on Friday, reporting
good business.
The American Express aompsmy takes
charge of the express business on the F.,
E. & M. ", today. No change will be
made at present in the officials.
The friends of Mrs J. F. Potter will
be pleased to learn that the oculist to
whom she went says he can cure her
eyes in about six or eight weeks.
''To him, who in the love of nature
holds that man should get shaved
about twice week, on the average, we
would say, go to Aldrich's, in the bank
block.
| The finest meal in the Black Hills at
M'Lain's restaurant and boarding house
next door to ADVERTISER office, for only
twenty five cests. Remember the place
and try it.
Owing to the increase in their bust
ness Chase & Gilman have found it nec-
essary to enlarge their store room. They
will put in large stock Of goods and
prepare for the rush.
Mrs. Smith, the mother of the notori-
GUS Ed, returned home Sunday, realiz-
ing no donbt that she could help him no
more. She has the sympathy of all the
Hills in her hour of sorrow.
F. G. Foster has purchased the bar
Der shop opposite Scollard's, taking
possession yesterday. Mr.. Foster is a
fine artist, and splendid citizen, and we
trust he will meet with Mhe success he
merits. e
We acknowledge the receipt of Com
missioner of immigration NJ Clure's Ere
sources of Dakota The volume is full
of cold, bald-headed facts that will
prove hard to digest by the enemies Of
Dakota at Washington.
''The mills of the gods grind slowly
but no slower than our own dear govern
ment. H. w. Carpenter of Bear Butte,
applied for pension six years ago. He
heard nothing from it until few days
ago, when he received orders to report
to the examiners at Rapid City. Better
late than never.
The masquerade ball given by the
Hook & Ladder company on Friday eve
ming, was well attended and thoroughly
enjoyed by all participants. There were
many good costumes, among which we
noticed Mrs. James Doud, who repre-
sented the ADVERTISER. The Hooks
realized snug sum for their treasury.
The progressive euchre party given by
Mesdames King and Alexander on Thnrs-
day evening last was an elegant affair,
and thoroughly enjoyed by al! present.
After the games, an elaborate menu was
partaken of, and as the hours "drew on
apace," the guests departed, declaring
their hostesses most royal entertainers.
Mr.. A. N. Carpenter, who is still suf-
fering from the severe wound received
by him by being struck on the head by a
rock while coming through Boulder can
yon on the coach last Saturday, is re-
ported as improving slowly. Drs. Bow
man and Dickinson have charge of the
case and under their skilled treatment
and care their patient will soon be on his
feet, barring unforeseen developments.
Mrs. Carpenter arrived from st. Paul
yesterday.
Certain gentlemen of this city, who at
present do 2Ot desire their names pub
lished, are contemplating the erection Of
3O-barrel Touring mill in this town, in
the near future. That this scheme will
materialize, is the wish of all. A mill
located in our midst will be Of incalcul-
able advantage to the town. 1t will
bring the farmers in from miles around
and give them an opportunity to sell
their grain Ut the regular market price
Our merchaats will reap great beaefite
from it, as well. Let the good work &c
on.
4 The Rapid City Library Association
is to give grand masquerade ball Oh
the evening Of Washington's birthday
February 90. Bill Nye, king Of Raw
hide Buttes, and heir-presumptive t
the throne of Yellow jacket Park Ber
Butler, the eock-eyed son of destiny,
and Petrcaaam V. Nasty, the well know
| postmaster at the "Confedrit x Roads
wich il in the state NV Kentucky, hav
accepted The invitation to act as floor