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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
Liquor License.
ATroRNEY-GENERAL's OFFICE
PIERRE, S. ID. DEc. 24 1880

PIERRE, 5. d.. DEC, 24, 1889.
DEAR SIR:-Your favor requesting the
opinion OF this office as to the right OF
county commissioners after January 1,
1880, to issue licenses Tor the sale Of in
'toxlcating liquors, is received. Article
"a OF the constitution provides: IN o
person or corporation shall manufac-
ture or aid in the manufacture for sale,
any Intoxicating liquor; no person shall
sell, or keep for sale, as beverage, any
Intoxicating liquor. The legislature
shall by law prescribe regulations for the
enforcement OF the provisions OF this
section, and provide suitable and ad-
equate penalties for the violation there
OF" am ofthe opinion that the pro-
hlbltory provisions of this article are
self-enacting, SO far as they operate up
on the state or any OF it's governmental
lnstrumentalities. AS I understand the
situation, since the admission OF the
state into the Union, the power to IL
cense the sale OF Intoxicating liquors in
viola atioa OF the terms OF this article has
not existed in the state, county, munich
pal corporation, Or orotherwise, and l do
not see how the mandate therein direc-
ted at the legislative conscience, com
mandins that it shall provide for the
enforcement OF the article, changes the
phase OF it. ] do not mean to be under
stood that persons holding licenses for
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors prior to
the adoption Of the constitution, which
by their terms did not expire until sub
sequcnt thereto, could not legally sell
Hereunder. On that proposition that
part OF section 10, article !, OF the Con-
stitution OF the United States, which
provides that no state shall pass any
law imparing the obligation OF contracts,
may have a little bearing.
Respectfully.
ROBERT DOLLLRD.
-DeadwOod Pioneer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
COMMUNICATED.
SPRING CREEK.

John W. Root and wife are visiting
Mrs. RS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Peabody.
Mrs. +. J. Mcmahon and daughters
are home from their long eastern visit.
Mrs. McMahon's mother returns with
her and will make this her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. N. Chapman have
been spending a few days with friends
at Oelrich.
Mr.. and Miss Hastings are visiting
friends in this neighborhood.
Mr.. Horace Crocket's Christmas was
saddened by news OF the death OF his
only sister, Margaret, wife Of DR.. Heller
OF Grand Rapids, Ohio. She died OF CON
sumption Dec. "a.
The scholars OF Dist. No. 5 under the
direction OF Miss Annie Argubright gave
an entertainment Friday evening Dec.
goth. There was Il large attendance
and all were highly pleased.
Tuesday evening, December "a, little
Mable, granddaughter OF Henry Taylor,
died OF dropsy OF the heart at the home
OF Mr.. Taylor. She was buried the next
day. VIM. McClelland conducted the
funeral services, no minister being within
reach. Mable was one OF the little or
phans who came from Oregon last sum-
mer.
A CALL-The citizens OF lower Spring
creek are requested to meet at the resi-
dence ofN. Capel on January 4, at 9
O'Clock to take steps toward procuring
a sltefor a grave yard.
Christmas evening was enjoyed by q
party OF young people at Mr.. L. Z. Par
rish's. We might add that the older
ones seemed to enjoy the evening quite
as much as the youngsters.
There is Sabbath school every Sab
bath at the Long Pine school house
by the foot hills near Waugh and Blair.
Commencing at II o'clock.
Jan. 5. another Sabbath school will
be organized in the Anderson district.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
CRESTON.

Christmas eve was celebrated with a
tree and supper. Rev. Glidden, pastor
OF the NJ. q. church was present and de-
livered a short address and was followed
by j. \. Allison. Quite an interesting
program was furnished by the children,
The entainment netted S13.75 and was
for the benifit OF the Sabbath school.
James V. Dewitt and family spent
Christmas with relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Alta Marsh of Rapid City is visit
ing with relatives here.
School will open January 9th. Miss
Lucy Mullenger, teacher ANON
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Ii The UNION is not up to it's usual
high standard this week, the blame is
with no one in this Office, but rests on
the downy head OF a yellow cat that has
been perched on our back fence singing a
plaintive song In a voice that sounded
very much as though it needed oiling.
The compositors threw mallets, planers,
ETC., at the yellow brute, but to no avail.
One moment everything would be SO
quiet that you could almost hear your
hair grow and the next a noise that
would make pine tree shed its bark
wonld be waited on the frosty air. The
proprietor OF that cat will confer favor
on a suffering people by disposing Of it.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

No school Christmas.

NO ScnOOl christmas.
The children report that Santa Claus
visited this neighborhood bringing with
him many gifts, which gladdcned their
young hearts. He appeared in person
at Mr.. Roberts and after distributing
numerous presents, made himself known.
The wonderment OF the chrildren was
quite amusing. Little Jennie said
"Well, Santa Claus has been q fooler
game all the time"
Mrs Richardson had a number OF her
friends with her for dinner Chris tmas.
There was alsoa sociable gathering there
in the evening.
Mr.. Mccain and his scholars each re-
ceired IL present OF a handkerchief last
week. The c. o. D. store OF Rapid City
was the donor.
The epidemic spoken Of last week is
still in the neighbOrhood. Jesse Rich
ardson's case assumed the form OF pleuri
pneumonia and he has been quite ill,
but is rapidly recovering. New cases re-
ported were Mrs. Arnold and Mr.. Rich
ardson who have been quite poorly, but
are able to be around again.
Mr.. Arnold and his son Elijah were
over TO sqaw Greek the first OF last week
threshiug beans, and took in the dance
at Hermosa, Christmas eve.
Messers Roberts, Smell and Mccain
took a drive to Hermosa, Christmas.
They report everything quiet, the post
office removed to the Pilot office, and
no new cases of diphtheria.
Messrs McMurdo, Couch and Smith
went Friday to supply upper Spring
creek with wood for the winter.
Mr.. Roberts finished laying the plank
on the bridges between the school house
and Mr.. Smiths ranch.
Miss Kate Murphy had another year
added Christmas This is a novel plan.
One present answers for both events.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
The Tramp,s Story

Mix me drink. bartender; I've been in the
hospital long.
An want an old-time welcome; SO mix it hot
an strong;
An while you mix an stir it-oh, yes, I've got
the pay
I'll tell you little story, it will pass the time
away.
There was once a girl named Katy, she sung in
a village choir,
there,
An she sang to God as birds do who crave
Sugar ii in mine? Why, certain, an lemon for a
Where was 1? Oh! bartender, I married the
girl who sang
We had always loved each other, an blest as
-, the angels are
We came to live in the city, an 1 learned to
Twas young an straight as a sopling my hand
didn't tremble then;
held my head the highest, an had the respect
OF men; a. 80
stood in the flush Of manhood an drank at
'Tis true as there is a Heaven, where nv wife
an children are.
drank up a thrifty business, an then in the
empty bowl
1.squandered the dear old homestead, an sti-
fled my wretched soul
An broke the heart OF my darling; God! can
such things be true?
L lett her homeless and dying, and came to
csrouse with you.
Sweet? Yes! it's sweet an it's bitter, an
, here's to your health my friend!
NO! my story isn't finished, but it, getting, ON
to the end;
The children went with their mother, as chill.
dren mostly do,
An buried them, or the city did-here's luck
an long life to you
Who's that?-don't you see her?-there! nv
Wlte!-and the children too!
why, Katy, my girl, go home, 90 home; this
isn't the place for you'll
1t isn't katy!-1'm raving!-see here! l have
money yet;
Give s5another-stronger-I must forgct-for-
Shay! isn't it awful Jolly, this drinking yourself
to ruin?
An gettin the worth of your money, Just as
have been doin'?
Shay! is there anything the matter? Don't mt
me into the street!
If l stay little longer then nv storv'u he
complete.
Shay! I'm your friend, bartender, what's the
maZZer with me?
It's getting dark of a sudden-s'dark can not
See
Listen! there's someone singing! 'Tis Katy's
voice hear:
"W-a-t-c-h-i-n-g and Waiting for thee,
at heavens PORTALS, dear"
----MRs. NJ. l.. RAYNE.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
A HELP TO pR1pLE TIE TONGUE.

Would it not be well for the legislature
to pass a law, which would hold people
responsible for what they say? Hsome
people thought the law would nold them
responsible for their slander and foul
vulgar names they bestow upon others,
they would be more choice OF their Ian
guage.
1t is considered by honest people a
greater injury to unjustly attack their
reputation, than to steal their property.
Many consider vile epithet as deserv-
ing OF punishment as a blow.
A law properly worded would deprive
no one OF his just rights, while it would
be Just right to make some people think
before they speak.
s59 VIM. +. McCLELLAND.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

In the case OF Custer and Fall River
counties whereby the former brings suit
for SGT 900, its portion of the indebted
ness acquired while Fall River was still a
part OF Custer county, has been decided
by Judge Nowlin in favor OF Fall River
Custer cannot collect
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

On Thursday DR.. Davis accompanied
Sheriff Boyd to Rockerville and exam
ined Mrs. Cortland Rush on the COM
plant OF insanity. The commission
acted on the case to-day and adjudged
her insane. The report was forwarded
to Yankton this, Friday, evening.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The entertainment given by the COL
ored people Wednesday evening in cele-
bration of their emancipation procla-
nation, was not a decided success. The
committees in charge did their duty, but
the colored people failed to turn out.
We presume the weather was at fault.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The dance given by the Gate City Cor
net band last Wednesday evening was
well attended and everybody had a good
time. The receipts were large. The sup
per furnished by the Emmanuel guild
was excellent. Music was furnished for
the square dances by an orchestra,
willie the round dances were supplied by
the band. The band boys received con-
siderable praise on the way in which ev-
erything was conducted. The music
rendered by the band was immence.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The Black Hills Boot and Shoe Store,
recently opened atSprando's old stand, on
trade, and will make better bargains than
can be found elsewhere and farnish a stock
to select from that is surpassed by none.
Frank Lockwood salesman.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The Hayward school, under the man
agement OF Miss A. Kehoe. had an ENTER
tainment and Christmas tree on Christ
mas eve. A pleasing program was rem
dered by the children and all were re-
membered on the tree. After the exer-
clses, supper was served at the johnson
building, followed by a dance
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
LOCAL NEWS.

Winter is here.
Clean off your sidewalk.
That no owester came at last.
How about that prohibition beer?
Lewis Everly came to town Monday.
Call on w. w. Cleft for hardware. 3w
The year 1889 is now thing OF the
past.
Mrs O. L. Kerchevel is visiting in Lead
City.
The Journal was not issued Thursday
morning.
Rock salt for stock at Forsha's, st.
Joe street.
James HIATT visited his tin claims the
first OF the week.
O. Anderson WAS a caller at this office
on Monday last.
p. B. Mccarthy & Co. closed their
saloon on New Year.
The Gate City Cornet Band is as good
as any in the state.
The weather Thursday was not at all
inviting to travellers.
For bargains in groceries call on S. L.
Forsha, ST. Joe street.
Best quality No. / Manistee salt at
Forsha's, St Joe street.
Day, Bangs & Haynie now have their
office in the LalIOta bank,
The sidewalks about the city were
quite slippery last Sunday.
The UNION wishes it's patrons and
friends all a happy New Year.
The time to think about your spring
ploughing will soon be at hand.
You can save money by buying your
boots and shoes at the Bee Hive. 2w
The trains from the east have been
late every morning since the snow storm.
1t begins to look little as though
Rapid City would get that public build
ing.
Messrs Jacoby, Waugh, Blair and
:Palmerlee are in the Hills prospecting
for tin.
A full line OF staple and fancy groceries
.at the lowest prices at Forsha's, St. Joe
street
Bailey Bros. sold during thepast week
% lots in West Boulevard addition for
$4,000.
Aikali farmers have been importing a
pair OF Siberian hounds for use in hunt
ing wolves.
Lynn Mccain, OF Red Earth, and c.
Parish, OF Victoria. called at this office
on Wednesday.
Anotherdebate at Rockerville Monday
evening last. Subjects OF "vital" inter
est were discussed.
For fine fresh candies and tree trim
mings, go to Cobb & Co st. Joe street.
They lead them all.
During New Years night the mercury
fell to % below zero. At sunrise Janu-
ary 2 it stood at ten below.
The Deadwood Pioneer published a
complete write up OF Rapid City in it's
edition last Wednesd ay morning.
Alderman Schnuettgen is making beer
that isn't beer, although beer drinkers
say it is beer, So says the Journal
A. Bangs and wife, OF Grand Forks,
North Dakota, spent the holidays with
Mr.. BIS parents, Judge Bangs and wife,
Buckwheat flour, clover honey, pure
maple syrup and choice fruits all at re.
duced prices at Forsha's, St. Joe street.
Clerk OF the Court Padgett now occu-
pies the room in the court house former.
" used by County Commissioner Mears
The coal and wood merchants are
happy once more. The same can be
said Of the clothing and boot and shoe
men.
You can get as square a meal al
spanlding' lunch room for 25 cents as
other houses charge 35 and so cents for,
Try them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

John Schnuttgen, alderman from the
18th ward, drew the 1925 gold watch at
John Prices drawing last Monday. The
balance of the prizes were drawn as fol-
lows: Second prize. Sam Morrow, Sill
yer City, S125 in gold; third prize, A. N.
Oliver, Viewield, choice OF tallor-made
suit OF clothes; fourth prize, George
Dinsmore, Folsom, twenty-five dollars
worth OF goods; fifth prize, Clem Violin,
Rapid City, ten dollars worth of boots
and shoes. Strange how widely the
prizes were scattered.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
Our Markets.

They are very dull. No reliable mar
ket as yet for wheat and none whatever
forpork. Parties desiring to sell either
wheat or hogs are advised to make a
sale before hauling to town. Butter is
in fair demand at 25 cents; eggs 20;
potatoes LOO per hundred.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

A. G. Mcdonald has just returned
from the East with q new and large
stock OF goods for his bargain counters.
1t has been necessary to remove the
partition in the rear OF the store to
make room far them
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The following persons were UNION
callers last Tuesday: L. A. Suckow, OF
Victoria; Fred E. Christiernsson, Rocker
vile; w. c. Hamilton, city; NJ. B. Stover,
Elk creek; P. c. Davis, Spring creek and
Horace Crockett, OF Spring creek.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Remember that the Roller Rink is open
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings
also Saturday afternoons. Good skates,
good order and resanable charges. 90
and skate.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Another change in the time-card OF the
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley
railroad takes place Sunday morning.
Under this schedule the trains will arrive
q half hour earlier than now.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

In uniting all OF our departments
under one management we can save ex-
penses, thus enabling us to sell Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes and Clothing
for less money than our competitors.
1t pays to buy goods at the Bee Hive. 2
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Why send away for clothing or furnish
ing goods when you can buy just as
cheaply at home. They have just what
you want and at "States' prices at the
Bee Hive.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Turner Price have the largest and
best assortment of lumber of all kinds,
windows, doors, mouldipgs and other
building material to be found in the Black
Hills,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Hard times make close figuring.
Every dollar must take the place OF
three. This you can make it do by 60
ing to McDonald's, st. Joe street. His
bargain counters contain many articles
OF use as well as ornament Call and
examine their stock
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

A gentleman from Grand Rapids.
Michigan, who recently visited this Sec
ton, inspecting it's gypsum beds, Is in
correspondence with parties here. He
desires to secure the gypsum with water
privileges near town and if successful,
will erect works and begin the manufac-
ture OF plaster paris and stucco in the
spring. He is at present engaged in that
business at Grand Rapids.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

By request. q number OF Rapid City
lawyers met at the office OF State Sena.
tor Bangs on Tuesday morning to dis
cuss proper state legislation, SO says
the Republican. -.--
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

VIM. R. Snyder, OF Deadwood, died
suddenly on Thursday last of appoplexy.
He was among the first settlers of the
Hills, and a journalist OF recognized
ability.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Mr.. Kanable returned Friday evening
from Rushville. Nebraska, with John T.
schrader's horse and buggy which were
stolen recently,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Bruce Dill had his preliminary hearing
before Justice Lake last Tuesday after
noon and was remanded to the county
jail, in default OF $500 bail, to await
the action OF the grand Jury.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Geo. w. Cromer made this office a
pleasant call last Monday evening. He
has rented his ranch north of here and
moved to this city and will engage in the
brick making business in the spring. He
says The UNIONS doctrine just suits
him and he intends to continue on it's
subscription list as long as it lasts.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

For the past week the weather has
been quite cold. 1t seemed to inspire
those venturing out with considerable
moving power and very little loafing has
been done.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. AL Spayde left for Wa
verify, Iowa, in response to telegram
received by Mrs. Spayde Tuesday morn
ing stating that her father vas dan
gerOusly i'll.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Senator Bangs and Representative
Hughes took the afternoon train on
Thursday for the state capital. Their
wives accompanied them.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Mr.. Smith has removed his restaurant
to Main street opposite Shoemaker's
stable, where he is prepared to serve
meals at all hours.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The undersigned has one hundred head
of COWS and stock cattle for sale, at his
ranch one and a half miles west Of Rapid
City. j, ~. LEEDY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

The Pennington county alliance will
hold it's monthly meeting at THE UNION
office tomorrow, January 4, at 1:3O
o'clock p. m.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

All parties holding warrants drawn on
the county fund up to and including reg
istered number Pap, and bridge fund up
toand including registered number $500,
are hereby notified to present the
same at the county treasurer's office
for payment. Date Of this call December
18th, 1889.
GEORGE I, CARR,
Treasurer OF Pennington County, SD.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Peter Hammerquest made us quite q
call Friday. His name goes on The
UNIONS roll.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03
Professiona1 Garas.
ABEL MATTHIAS. NJ. d.

physician and Surgeon. Office at residence
i Corner Quincy and Ninth Streets, and at
e. D. Matteson's drug store. Hours at Quincy
Street Office until a. IN. and from 3 to and
Z to.9p:m Telephone connection. Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynaechology.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

NOTARY PUBLIC cosvErAscEn.
S. J. SCRIBER,
Real Estate and Loans. U. s. Pension agent
Rapid City, Dakota
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

John w. Root and wife are visiting
Mrs. RS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Peabody.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1890-01-03

Mix me drink. bartender I've been in the
hospital long.
An want an old-tine welcomes SO mix it hot
an strong
An while you mix an stir it-oh, yes, I've got
the pay
I'll tell you little story, it will pass the time
away.