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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
A New Firm.

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In spite OF the cry OF hard times, BUSH
ness moves on in Rapid City and within
the last six months many new enter
prises have been inaugurated. The lat
est accession to our business ranks is
the new firm ola. C. Stephens & Co, who
have leased the Jensen building on St.
Joe street, formerly occupied by Boland
& Joy, and had the same tastcly fitted
up for Il grocery store.
The ad OF the new firm will be found in
this issue OF The UNION as they are es-
pecially anxious to secure the trade OF
our farmers. To this end they will be
prepared at all times to pay the highest
market price in trade for butter, eggs,
poultry, vegetables and grain. The
goods they are prepared to offer you in
exchange for your produce will be from
a new and fresh stock and as they sell
for cash only, the prices cannot be beat
en-. They wish particularly to announce
that they will duplicate eastern prices
and feel assured that if given a chance
they can convince. even alliance men.
that they do not need a store OF their
own to secure fair prices.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

and, in the familiar boom language, en-
pect the prairie tickled by the plow to
laugh an abundant harvest" How
does this strike you? Instead OF throw
ing aside habits OF ~frugality, the western
farmer has experienced close modes OF
Lying OF which an eastern farmer never
dreams. 1t is the absence OF society,
the ability to go without clothes and
live on the plainest OF fare, that gives
the western farmer an advantage owe
his eastern brother. Our pioneer farm
ers are too often men OF limited capital
and after investing their all in improve
ments, mortgages are foreclosed and
improvements gobbled, to be disposed OF
at an advance to others who are better
picking.
1t is often said that the farmer has be-
come a beast OF burden, but seldom has
the parasite had courageto acknowledge
that when the beast can no longer bear
his burden he becomes but q curse to
society.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
In Justice Court.

There was to cases before Judge Lake,
last Tuesday which were disposed Of in
the prompt and efficient nanne that
usually chracterizes proceedings before
this court. The first was the preliminary
examination OF John Brand for cattle
stealing. The evidence was very conclusive
consequently his bond vas placed at
$4,000 in default OF which he was re-
manded to jail to await the action OF
the Grand Jury.
The other case disposed Was that Of
George Munson, bar tenderin tine whiskey
dive owned by Samul West, who was az
rested for breaking the fundamental law
OF the state, (ofcoursenot, our officers are
not built that way, but for assultine
j.. G. Cary with a deadly weapon las,
Saturday in the above named dive
Munson waved examinations, and hi
bond was placed at $500. 90. His whiskey
friends not showing up he was returned
to Jail,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

The World Herald of the 10th, de-
votes it's front page to q full report OF
Nebraska's independent state owen
ton held at Hastings, August Is.
There vas a big crowd present and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed. J. w.
Edgerton received the unanimous nomi-
nation for supreme court judge. The
platform Of the Cincinnati conference
was adopted. The big crops OF Nebras-
ka did not seem to affect the gathering
except it be for good. AS a lady specta-
tor remarked, 1.-THE independent party
is growing with the corn. Its a great
crop year. Corn is king and the indie
pendent party will be premier OF the
government"
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN GAMBLE.
John r. Gamble, South Dakota's rep
~resentative in Congress, died at his home
in Yankton on the morning OF August
IL, Of paralysis OF the heart. A special
to the st. Paul Globe says:
YANKToN, s. D., Aug. 14.-Congress-
man John X. Gramble. who died here
this morning OF paralysis Of the heart
after only a days illness, a born in
Genesee county, New York. in 1S4S. He
removed to Fox Lake, Wis, in 1862,
residing on a farm, and graduated from
Lawrence university, at Appleton, IN
1872. He then studied law. andwas adj
mitted to practice in 1873. He removed
to Yankton in September, 1873, where
he continued the law practice, later
forming a partnership with his brother.
In 1875 he married a daughter Of
Hon John w. Davis, of Fox Lake,
Wis. by whome had three children.
HIS father is still living at Fox Lake,
During his residence in Dakota he took
an active part in all political matters
and was IN fact political leader whom
the whole Republican party OF the state
consulted. He has occupied the office OF
district attorney, United States attor-
ney and was four times sent to the state
legislature. He was admitted to prac-
tite before the supreme court OF the
United States in 1881, and last fall al
elected representative to congress. He
would have taken his seatI IN that body
in December had he lived till that time.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
LEGAL

NOTICE-TIMBER CULTURE-U. s. Land
~ Office, Rapid City, South Dakota, July
20, 1S91-Complaint having been entered at
this office by John Parkinson against the heirs
OF James l.. Cornett, deceased, for failure to
with law as to Timber Culture entry
No. 5l3, dated October 3, 1888, upon the Sc K
section %, township i north, range 6 east, B,
II. NJ, i'll Meade county South Dakota, with a
view to the cancellation OF said entry; contest
ant alleging that James L. Cornett died on
or about the summer Of 1886, the exact date
atflant is unable to ascertain, and that no exc
cutor or administrator was ever appointed as
ALLAN is informed and believes. That since the
death OF the said james l.. Cornett, his heirs
and legal representatives have failed to plant or
cause to be planted five acres OF trees, tree seeds
or cuttings the third year alter entry, ending
October 3, 1886, and further failed to plant or
cause to be planted on said tract, five acres Of
trees, tree seeds or cuttings the fourth year,
ending October 3, 1887, and has further failed
i'll each OF the succeeding years to plant orcause
to be planted and to keep in q healthy growing
condition trees. tree seeds or cuttings as required
by law. That the heirs and legal Representatives
OF the said James 4. Cornett, deceased, have
wholly failed in all respects to comply with the
timber culture law and that such failure still
continues, the said parties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this Office on the 18th day
OF September, 1891, at ten o'clock a.. H., to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure. j. LusE, Register.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
L

We publish in this issue a communi-
cation on irrigation. There seems to be
a desire among our people to in ONE
manner test the question of artesian
wells as a means of irrigation in the
Black Hills. 1t is true that our crops
are much better than for two years past
and yet many sections have suffered
much for want OF moisture. There was
q law passed bv the last legislature, pro-
viding for the bonding OF counties for the
purpose OF sinking test wells. Some
favor taking advantage OF this, while we
hear others advocating stock companys.
There surely should be some steps taken
to ascertain whether or not the artesian
basin OF eastern Dakota underlies this
section. 1t has been thought best to
take up the subject at the next county
alliance, Saturday, September 5, and
making it an open session, inviting all
interested in irrigation to meet with us.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
CONSLSs'ICSCI,

We often hearpeop'cservecrly criticised
for sending oil for goods. Ii SOM" OF our
merchants would practic,J what they
preach it would be a go -,uthing. A party
recently noticed at the freight house
cabbageg which were raised c Rapid
City, for Hot Springs and points in the
Hills. He also noticed cabbagcs billed to
merchandise town thatiust arrived from
Nebraska and points east. And stranger
then all, inquiry revealed the fact that
our retailers were loosing one cent pei
pound by the transaction.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

The death of Hon. John R. Gamble will
call for q special election and the quiet
Of this off year, which we believe
all three parties coveted, will be broken.
prophesy that our republican friends
will feel the effects OF South Dakota's
good crops but notSin the which
they have predicted. The kick OF a fat
farmer they will find decidedly more
vi orous than that OF a lean one.
Bring on the cOurSers?
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Custer Organized.

Delegates from the different sub :
Alliances of Custer County gathered at
the Garsuch school house on Monday
Aug. II, and organized the Custer Coun-
ty alliance. The following officers were
chosen: President, Joseph Dow; Lee
turer H. S. JONES; secretary, George
Hawley. Delegates to district alliance,
Joseph Dow, A. L. Garsuull and George
Hawley, A public meeting was called to
meet at the Garsuch school house
on Saturday Aug. goth at 7 p. II.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Mr.. J. K. Potter has delivered our
Webster's Encyclopedia dictionary, and
it is q fine work. just what, not only
every printing office, but every family
ought to have. 1t is enlarged and re-
vised by Rev. Samuel Falls and is a
better and fuller work than Webster's
Unabridged, and vet Mr.. Potter is sell
ing them at $3.50. Call and see ours
and order @ CODY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Captured, Escaped and Re-captured

Sheriff Wilson captured a deserter
from Fort Meade on Monday. Tuesday
morning he took the train for Sturgis
with his prisoner handcuffed. When the
train was some two miles above the
brewery, the prisoner jumped through
the open window. The train wasstopped
and MIR. Wilson ave chase. The MAI
soon showed up at the Haxby place
with his wristlets on. Mr.. Haxby came
to town and notified Daye Lytle, who
soon Joined Mr.. Wilson in the hunt.
The deserter was found at Cash
Leedy's place, where he was endeayor-
ing to grind off his cuffs on an old grind
stone. He informed his captors that
had they been a little later, he would
have loosened his hands, captured a
horse and skipped the country. Mr..
Wilson made the trip next day without
even handouts, but the party vas no
doubt given to understand what to ex-
pect if he made u break.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

A part OF THE UNION force has been IN
the harvest field for the past two weeks
which cuts us short. Several important
items and among them the resolutions
passed by the Rapid City bar on the at
tack on Judge Nowlin, we are forced to
lay over another week.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Feltz Bros. have sold their stationary
business at the corner OF St. Joe and
Seventh streets to Vim. Marble. The
Messrs. Feltz struck Rapid City in u
bad season for their line Of business,
but by their fair dealing and close at
tention to their business they have won
many friends during the past year. We
hope that they may secure openings
Black Hills a further trial.
Mr.. Marble. will no doubt feel at home
in the old stand.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Press reports say that Ex-senator
Moody has gone east to accept the at
t%orneyship Of the Harvey Peak Mining
company. This looks as if the judgeship
had flashed in the pan. 1t is but simple
justice for the Tin company to reward
their faithful servant.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption coughs and colds, upon this
condition. If you are afflicted with a
cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest
trouble, and will test this remedy as
directed, giving it a fair trial, and ex-
perience no benefit, you may return the
bottle and have your money refunded.
We could not make this offer did we not
know that DR.. Kings New Discovery
could be relied on. It never disappoints.
Trial bottles free at EVANS Pharmacy.
Large size SOC. and $l.O0.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

To Offset the presidents late swing
around the circle, the democrats are ar
ranging a big excursion OF prominent
democratic speakers among the people
of the northwest. The south will prob
ably be included in the trip. This is
also a move to hold wavering demo-
Gratis from the peoples movement.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
News.

Reed brothers are making hay twenty
miles east of the river on Cottonwood
creek. Have 200 tons already cut.
Mike Quinn and Dick Mathieson have
hay camps rear them.
Kemp and Swinehart are cutting grass
on South fork OF Bull creek.
C. K. Howard commenced a beef and
calf roundup the 9Th.
Had one wedding lately and expect
two more soon. COWBOY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Moody's paper prints the following
from the Argus Leader: "Another evil
disposed Of by the dry year is the curse
Of poor farmers. The pioneer farmer is
usually a failure. = Y y They throw
aside the prudence, frugality and hard
working habits Of the eastern farmer,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Notice for Publication.

Land Oftice at Rapid City, 8. d.
July 25, 1871
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intentions
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver at Rapid City, S. D., on
September 10, 1891, viz:
EVA NJ. BRIDGES.
Fl. Il. 1852 for the Sc Y section 9, twp 8 n, r 8
e B. H. NJ,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of,
said land, viz. Bland Herring, of Viewtield, S.
D., GustavusG e.. Noble, of Bend z. O.,S. d.; Har-
~ R. BOYCOTT, Of Rapid City, S, D.; William H.
Jones, OF Bend T, o., S. D. J. P. LrsE,
First publication July 81, 1891. Register,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Although rather tardy in Jul recogni-
ton of it, we are not unmindful OF the
early vegetables received from the garden
OF Mrs. Cleghorn. For market garden
ing her location cannot be beaten and
under the management OF e. T. Tate,
she has g. fine garden.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Communications from leading indie
pendents IN eastern Dakota, express a
willingness to concede the nomination
to the congressional vacancy to the in
dependents Of the Black Hills. We
should not be surprised to see three
Black Hills men enter the race.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

The tone OF certain democratic papers
would Indicate that the bourbon party
will wave the bloody shirt in '92. A
late article in the Republic entitled,
"Irons on jeff Davis" is one OF several
steps in this direction.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
". C. 4. U. COLUMN.
AN oBJEcT LESSON.

|
Among the MANY interesting incidents
connected with the closing OF the saloons
in Kittanlng, Pa, q leading merchant
tells the following:
A woman came in to his store timidly
She was evidently unacustomed to
trading.
"What can 1 do for you?'inquired the
merchant.
II want q pair of shoes for q little
girl" she answered.
"What number?"
"She is IL years old"
"But what number does she wear?"
IL do not know"
'.But what number did you buy when
you bought the last pair for her?"
"She meyer had q pair in her life.
You see, sir, her father used to drink
when we had saloous; but now that they
are closed he doesn't drink any more,
and this morning. he said to me: Mother,
I want you to 60 to town to-day and
get Sissy a pair OF shoes, for she never
had a pair in her life.' I thought, sir, if
I told you how old she was you would
know what size to give me-"
The Industrial aspects OF the drink
traffic are overwhelming to contemplate.
AS a cripple gets accustomed to doing
everything at a disadvantage, SO society
has tried to adjust itself to this, as it is
quite generally regarded. necessary
evil" But the fact remains that every
employer OF labor is hobbling about on
the crutch OF uncertainty, not daring to
make a contract without making the
most liberal allowance for material that
will certvlnly be spoiled and time that
will be lost, and extra supervision that
will be required on account OF the drunk
enness OF employees. His only resource
is to discharge employees who have been
found unreliable, but even in that way
he is not certain that the next man will
be any better, and has no way OF making
up for the harm already done, or for the
loss he sustains through the temporary
vacancy. He must do one OF three
things: either he must charge higher
prices, or he must pay lower wages, or
he must lengthen hours. If he cannot
make up his loss in one OF these three
ways, he cannot do business in compe-
titlon with men who are more fortunate
in employing sober help.
With the workman the case is still
o serious. Whichever of the above
alternatives the employer takes, the EN-
ploye has" Hobsons' cholce"of paying
for 1T all. Then the discharged drunk
ard Immediately applies for work at a
lower price. The sober workman will
have to conform his prices to the. "labor
Market" and the "labor market is
loaded down with discharged drunkards.
This is not mere theory, but 1T is the
every day experience OF every employer
and every laborer. Letters OF testimony
on the subject which we have received
from extensive employers Of labor,
amply demonstrate this.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Frank Murnhy WAS in Thursday Al

Frank Murphy was in Thursday and
recognized one Of the hides of the four
steers sold Schuster and the District
Attorney drew up his complaint which
was brought before Judge Lake. John
Brand and the colored man who is held as
d witness were brought into court by
Sheriff Wilson. Brand waived examlna-
alton and was bound over in the sum OF
$500 as before and again returned to
Jail. The following are the brands of the
two unclaimed steers:
One was branded, N on left hip, II on
right hip, q 7 on left side; and the
other R and VA connected on left hip.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

The Rev. Maher, OF the Catholic
church, has been assigned to a new
charge. The ladies Of the congregation
on Saturday presented the Rev. gentle
man with a purse. and the gentleman
followed suit on Monday. Universal
regret is expressed by the congregation
at the loss OF their pastor.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

The second session OF the Chautauque
assembly Of the Black Hills opened
Tuesday the 18th at Hot Springs and
will becontinued until the 25th. Already
every tent is rented and the numerous
hotels crowded. The program for the
entire session abounds in rich intellec-
tual treats and all who can should be
present during at least a portion OF the
session.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21

Rapid Creek has been dry here for the
past two weeks.
Miss Alta Marsh and Mrs Holmes are
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Dayid Brown starts to the
Homestake sawmill to haul lumber this
week with two four horse teams.
Several OF the ranchmen here has gone
to the BadLands to make hay.
Most OF the young folks Of Creston
attended an ice cream supper at Mr..
Cunninghams on Spring Creek, last week
and had a splendid time. ANON.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Buckfen's Arnfca SaIve.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satlsfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price twenty
fl i've cents per box. For sale by
EVANS PHARMACY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1891-08-21
Cattle Stealing.

The Alliance plan, lately outlined IN
these columns, to find stray stock and
prevent cattle stealing, is in the hands
OF a live committee, viz: VIM. Gram.
berg and J.. NJ. Barnes. They have is
sued circulars to all alliances and X. Of
L. assemblies, urging members to send
in their brands and as soon rs they are
in a brand book will be published for
the use OF the members. All members
should be prompt in this matter. Mr..
Gramberg, from his business connections
is thrown in with people from all sec
tions and is studying this question from
all points. On the 18th inst he was dis
GUESSING the subject with Richard Erb,
OF Spring creek, and the law passed by
the last legislature requiring all butchers
to keep a book OF record OF stock killed,
showing Of whom purchased and brands,
came up for discussion. A b%ystandel
listening to the conversation stated that
he understood that Mr.. Schuster had
lately purchased four good steers for
$50 and thought it might be a good
plan to look over his record book. The
suggestion was considered a good one
and with Henry Behrens they proceeded
to Mr.. Schuster's. His record wasfound
to be rather imperfect, as no doubt are
the records Of the majority OF the
butchers, if, in fact, they pretend to
keep any. Permission was asked OF
Mr.. Schuster to visit his slaughter house
and inspect the hides. Among many
inspected was one on which was recog-
nized the brand of Humphrey & Sting
er. Investigation showed that this was
one Of the four steers purchased by Mr..
Schuster OF John Brand. Mr.. Brand
was already under arrest on the charge
OF Thomas Sweeney for selling a horse to
the Van Amburgh show on which Mr..
Sweeney held a mortgage.
He was arranged before Judge Lake
on charge of theft. Ed Singer swore
that the hide was from an animal be-
to him and a colored man swore
that he helped Brand drive the steer to
schuster's slaughter house, which they
at daybreak in the morning.
Mr.. Schuster wore to purchasing four
head OF Brand. Brand was bound over by
Judge Lake in the sum Of $500, in de-
fault OF which he was remanded to Jail,
Mr.. Gramberg, as representative OF 1.-THE
alliance association, and Mr.. Behrens,
for the farmers protective association,
haye notified all the butchers OF the
town to comply with the law hereafter
in the matter OF record. The alliance
association will also see that the matter
receives attention in other counties.