Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-03-14
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.


Charley Stacy, well-known gambler
Of this city, few weeks ago bet all his
money on the wrong card and conse-
quently lost. Not desiring to "quit the
game then, he pawned his 4 overcoat.
He lost that. Then getting desperate
he 'ssoaked" his hat and sfull suit of
clothes he was then wearing. Naturally,
he lost. Not having anything else
aroand his person that could be pawned;
he was compelled to so home with no
other covering than thin suit Of under
clothing. The late issue Of thes Police
News illustrates the event.
To shave or not to shavel That is the
question. If you finally decide to
'sscrape" call ON John Schnell. He'll
fix you.
A Mrs. Coleman, washerwoman,
came to Sturgis few weeks ago for the
purpose Of residing. Shortly after, her
husband, who has not been supporting
her as she thought proper, came along
and anchored alongside. Not intending
to support him and the family she qui-
city decamped leaving the children with
her husband. No one knows where she
is at present. The above we CLEAN from
rumors flying around the streets.
The choicest canned goods, put up
from last seasons crop and of the first
duality are toj be found at Arnold &
Meyers.
Hon. John D. Patton, the mighty
solon in the lower house from the Black
Hills, returned from Bismarck, accom-
panied by his wife, Tuesday morning
looking hale and hearty. He is one of
the men who always happen to get on
the band wagon before it is too late and
he generally occupies front seat. The
Black Hills was most worthily represent
cd this year but by none better than
John d.
Filings can be made and final proofs
taken before the clerk OF the district
court, Deadwood.
Hon. G. G. Moody, the brainiest man
in both Dakotas, returned from Wash
ington Tuesday morning, after having
finished his labors at the nations capt.
tai in the interest of both South and
North Dakota. The work performed by
Judge Moody was OF no triAing nature
as all who have taken the trouble to in
vesiigate will discover. To the honor
able Judge the twin Dakotas owe an ev-
erlasting debt.
Justus Schnell is always busy. Men
like good barber and this is the ''cause
why" Lis shop has such run.
The contract for the erection of the
civilian quarters at the post has not been
LET. H. A. Carpenter of this city was
tho lowest bidder and undoubtedly will
get the work. The main building will be
24x60, with an ell 24x30. It must be
completed in thirty days after commence
ment OF the work. For every day after
the time forfeiture OF $40 will DO
charged up to tho contractor.
Fresh corn meal and ground feed of
MI kinds at the Sturgis Planning mill.
Custom work done promptly.
Mr.. Turner, of the Whiting Manufac-
turing company, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
who has been in Sturgis for several weeks
pest placing tho engine and machinery
for the stucco works, returned to his
h:ne Monday afternoon. While here
air. Turner made many friends who
lr,3e TO meet him again at no very dis
.,s.t day.
gou can got pound Of good candy
r. 25 cents at Chase's variety store.
Nary May. tho adopted daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Arnold, died Mon
day night, aged 10 months and 5 days.
a'hs funeral was held of the Spring
< ley schoei house Tuesday afternoon,
tiis Rev. Mr.. Lymer officiating, and the
rr.nains were buried IN the cemetry at
that place by the side, of Mrs. David
N:nyall, mother of the little one.
Marshall shoes horses for SO cash. per
span, new shoes all around. Best work
always guaranteed.
We are in receipt of copy OF the
Illustrated Pacific Statcs," sent us by
Il. j. Wood, brother of our station agent,
row resident OF Phoenix, Arizona con-
tsining.a complete write-up and set OF
illustrations OF his recently adopted
homo. Judging from the pictures
Phoenix is mo ssouch."
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