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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
NO EIoro Drumsnors.

The travelling mon in California OBJ
jcct to the use of the word drummer"
as applied to members of their profcs-
sion, and q movement is on foot to abol.
ish the term. In oldeR times, says the
San Francisco Merchant, when it was
tho wont of quaclcs, falSirs md itinerant
mountsbanlSs to make periodical visits
to country towns on market days, they
would bent a big drum to >eall up u
crowd. This was called drumming for
trade" and it is presumed, and in fact
generally accepted, that this is the or
igin of the offensive name. 1t il strange
that in England, where the expression
was first born, it is now unhcard OF in
connection with commercial travellers.
In that country travelling statesmen ere
called "bagmcn," or ''l5nights of the
gripsack," but in no instance would any
OF the fraternity countenance such an
appellation us that of drummer"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
a HUMAN BAROMETER.

AOW Pennsylvnnla Man Foretells tho
E-- weather. AgeS
gentleman who lives q few miles
west OF town, says the Windlaud (Pa.)
Democrat, is n barometer in himself.
Ike can tell when the temperature will
lower or rise almost to the hour. Often
he has predicted north winds, rain, etc;
when there were no visible signs to
bear ont his assertions. He does. not
prognosticGte by his feelings, but by
some strange markings on his left fore
arm. .#F.
8 These marks resemble the discharger
of o nLcyden jar as much as anything
else. There is one. mark about two
inches long and a quarter of on inch
wide, and from this project two other
red lines. On the end of each of these
is blue spot When the indications
are for rain these two spots travel under
the skin until they touch each other.
When the probabilities arc for wind OF
dry weather they separate until they arc
dramatically opposite. Physicians have
examined the discolorations,, and say
that they are only some kind of pig
ment under the skin, and that they are
similar in nature to birthmarls. They
cannot explain the travelling proclivities
OF these forerunners, however.
The gentleman says that his tcmpera-
turc has nothing to do with their move
mentS. lie may be warm ON wet day
and they may not be affected, or vice
versa.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
"A PLATFORM JEST.

1t was the hus0rist OF the R0-
chester Convention who wrote the
platform. His humor is not subtle
or elusive but sledgehatntnerish. HIS
method is the rustic oae OF grotesque
misstatement and absurd suggestion,
and it reaches it's loftiest flight in the
thirteenth resolution. That resolu-
ton reads: .-'''
We reatfirm the Republican party's
favor to thorough, genuine reform of
the civil service, and commend the
National Administration for giving
effect thereto under existing laws"
The back room. of the country
store hears no jest broader than this.
The Convention that passed the reso-
luton was personally conducted by
the farmer of the patronage for this
ADMINISTRATION The Postmaster of
New York and the Collector of the
Port were there at the head of their
henchmen, while their official duties
in New York we're left to take care of
themselves. The Conventions candi-
date was himselt the Collector, scarce
ly warm in. the seat into which he had
been thrust to the ousting of Erhardt,
for the unconcealed purpose of con-
verting the Custom House into a
sPoils- dominated political machine.
Yet the Convention commends the
National Administration for it's "thor
ough, genuine civil-service" reform
work. 1t is unmindful of Clurkson,
Torgetful of Raum, oblivious of the
Baltimore misdeeds SO recently ex-
posed by Roosevelt. No; it was not
unmindful of these things. 1t was
simply.cohfdent of the stupid unin-
teiligence of the public, factor upon
which politicians are apt To reckon to
their undoing IN. Y. World. ...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
$4,000 damage Suit.

The Enterprise says: Grace lisa
bella and Ida Hampton, minor chill
dren of Jonc G. and Helen Hampton,
who met their death in tho collision
between the steamer City Of Chester
and the steamship Oceanic on August
-, 1883, have brought suit for $4,000
damages against the Occidental and
Oriental Steamship Company, james
MCCALL, Master of the Oceanic, and
Thomas Wallace, Master of the
Chester. In the complaint it is al
legged that the collision resulted from
the carelessness OF the Captains of
the vessels.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
SEALED PROPOSALS.

Sealed, proposals Are in yited BY
Board of County Commissions
Elko county, Nevada, for the built
of an iron bridge ACROSS the Huub
river, below Elko, on the road
Bullion. and South Fork, in acc
ance with the specifications as
tows, 10 wit: III. d
Said bridge to be iron truss
feet long in the clear, Ii feet in vi
and capable of sustaining q weigb|
81 tons load; outside of plankiDsI
floor joists of bridge, to be fourip|
thick by twelve in width pl
every twenty-four inches q
Floor or bridge TO be OF good
inch plank and well spiked.
One abutment OF said bridge
built of good. hard stone, land ID /
mortar and cement, and faced
cement. Abutment to be s feet
on bottom. 4 feet wide on top, s
in height above the surface, 81
in length and to be built upOna
foundation. Said abutment
built where the present woodeu
now stand supporting thu old b
Said bridge to be complete ID
particular including ratings and
whole to be done in a good and S
man like manner rs per the S
specifications, and to be accPpls
mediately upon its completion
Board Of Commissioners OF soUf
son appointed by them for that
pose. Said work to be paid for
completed and accepted. Pa
whom contracts let or AWARDED
be req Tired to file with the Boz
Commissioners good and sui
bond with two snreties for az
named in contract price, for its
full completion. Said work
completed by January l, 1SN
Said proposals to be filed vii
Clerk OF said Board on OF hefoI
M, October5, 1891, at which ta
will be opened and considered
Board. All proposals shall
dorsed Proposals to build
Bridge"
The Board reserves the righ'
ject any and all bids.
L. o. HENDEsss
Elko, Nevada, Sept. 10, 1891
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
Arrested for Cattle ,,.u,iur.

News comes from Genoa that Pote
Millich, the well known Carson Val.
ley rancher, has been arrested for
cattle stealing, and that the Douglas
county Grand Jury has returned six
distinct, indictments against h.m for
the offense. A funny thing in con
nection with the Indictment is the
fact that Mlllich is a member of the
Grand Jury.-lCursou Iribune.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24
It worked Like n charm.

Imagination goes long way in re.
he7ing peoples ailments. A lady of
this city has for the past six months
regulated the air of her room by glass
transom When the room was too
c!ose' she opened the transom to adrnit
ar, closing 1t at night to prevent
draughts and exclude noise. 1t worked
IKE charm until she discovered that
eherc bad never been any glass in the
transom. Detroit Free Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-09-24

M. .Reinhart has
lust received his
Fall and Winter.
samples for custom
made clothing. II.
you want your
clothes made to or
der, give him a call
and see as fine a
line of samples as
has ever been ex-
hibited in Elko..
You can get a suit
OF clothes made to
order from SCI 90
up. Fit Glraran-
toed.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
A Zine sAS1Iion

n AuC 6Vb53L1UA
L. M. Bitney has received fine i'm
ported Percheon- Norman stallion from
the stables of Walkert& Watts, of Mel.
bourne, Iowa. The horse is one
of the finest thoroughbred animals
ever brought to the Hills, and will be OF
great value to this branch of the live
stock industry, if fine horsemen and
ranchmen will avail themselves of this
opportunity to grade'up their horses.
The pedigree of this valuable stallion
is as follows:
Bellwood, 1894 es22), gray, foaled
1882, imported 1886 by M. w. Durham,
Wayne, Illinois; got by Vladinier 1876
(748), he by Vidocq 4S3 (732),
he by Coco II (714), he by
Viens Chaslin ( 715), he by Coco 712, he
by Vignore (715) J, he by Jean G. Blanch
729, who was direct descendant of the
famous Arab stallion, Gallipole, dam
by French Monarch 2S5 (734). sold in
1887 to Walker & Watts, Melbourne, la.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
SUMMONS


in County Court for Meade County, SIS.
Roy Ellerman and John Skallinder,
co-partners, trading as Ellerman
d Skallinder, Plaintiffs, Summons.
VS..
Nels M. Lunden, Defendant.
The state of South Dakota to the above-named
defendant.
You, Nels M. Lunden, are hereby summoned
and required to answer to the complaint in the
above entitled action, which will be filed in the
office of the clerk of the county court of Meade
county at the court house at Sturgis, and to
serve a copy of your answer to the said CON-
plant on the subscriber at his Office in Sturgs,
in the county of Meade and state aforesaid, with
in thirty days after the service of this summons
upon you exclusive of the day of such service,
and if you fail to answer the complaint within
the said time aforesaid tho plaintiffs in this ac-
ton will take Judgment against you for the sum
of two hundred and twelve dollars and forty
nine cents. NJ Nom AXIOM,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated at Stareis, S. D., April q, 1891.
To Nels M. Lunden, defendant in the above en-
titled action:
Take notice that the complaint in said action
was filed in the Office of the clerk of the county
court of South Dakota in and for Meade county,
at the court house in Sturgis, South Dakota,
on this 18th day of April, 1891.
NJ. MoMAHoN,
1907 Plaintiffs Attorney.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
An Artist

President Grabill of the portrait and
view company which bears his name, re-
turned few days ago from a visit to
Newcastle, Hot Springs and Fort Robin
son, in all of which places he has ar
ranged for the opening of branch stud
los. At the Springs he will occupy the
present bank building, in the rear Of
which large operating room has been
erected by the photo company. Both il
and the reception room will be fitted up
in rich and handsome manner. Al
Newcastle Mr.. Grabill purchased the old
Presbyterian church, which is now being
remoaeled. At Fort Robinson a very
desirable building was secured, and il
now being fitted mp by the company
The business of the company has been
built up from a very beginning by its
enterprising president, who is as every
ono knows, an efficient and first class ar,
fist in his profession.
The reputation of the Grabill Portrait
and View company for fine artistic work
has certainly been well earned. Their
studio in the Nye block on Main street
is filed to repletion with specimens d
ability and skill. Not alone in photo
graphs, hut as we'll in pastiles and cray
on. Some OF the best artists in the
country are now employed in the variou.
departments Of the gallery, which vii
soon have to be enlarged to accommo
date the increasing patronage which
seems to grow in correspondence Will
the increase Of cheap opposition. Th,
largest days business OF the month was
lone on last Thursday, the opaaias Ga,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in
fact you must have it, to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for it daily,
and mourning because they find it not.
Thousands upon thousands of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And yet
it may be bad by all. We guarantee
that electric bitters, if used according to
directions and the use persisted in, viii
bring you good digestion and GUST the
demon dyspepsia and install instead Gu
pepsy. We recommend electric bitters
for dyspepsia and all diseases of the liver
stomach and kidneys. Sold at 80 and
81 by Haas & Co.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
pRoPosALs FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES

PROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES
Office of Chief Quartermaster, Department
of Dakota, st. Paul, Mimi, JUNE 2, 1891
SEALED PROPOSALS:wll be received at thil
office, OF at the following named posts, and al
Helena, Mont, until II o'clock M on July
1891: and opened Immediately after in presence
Of bidders, for furnishing and delivery of such
OATS and BRAN during tire fiscal year com.
mencing July 1st. 1891. as may be required at St
Paul and Fort Smelling. Mimi: Forts Abraham
Lincoln, Bufofl, Pembica and Yates North Da-
kota; Forts Bennett. Meade and Sully, South
Dakota; Helena and Forts As$inniboine, Custer
keogh, Missoula, Shaw and Camp Poplar River
Mont, and Fort Yellowstone (late Camp Sher.
idanl, Wyo. and HAY at Helena and Forts Gus.
ter Keogh, and Shaw, Mont: and Fort Yellow
stone, Wyo., called for in requirements of this
date. Preference will be given to articles OF
home production manufacture, conditions OF
quality and price tincludins in the price OF
foreign productions or manufacture, the duty
thereonl being equal. Blank forms of propos.
ais and full instructions to bidders will be fur.
nished on application to this Office, or to the
Quartermasters at the various points named
JOHN V. FUREY, Quartermaster U. s. Army
Chief Quartermaster. 6-11-3
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
THE FIGURE 49,"

The figure in our dates will make q long stay
No man or woman now living will ever date a
document without using the figure 9. 1t stands
in the third place in $780, where it will remain ten
years and then move zap to second place in 1900,
where it will rest for ono hundred years.
There is another so which has also come tsstay.
1t is unlike the figure in dates in the respect
that it has already moved up to first place, where
i viii permanently remain. 1t is called the mo.
y High Arm Wheeler l. Wilson Sewing Machine.
The "No. o. was endorsed for first place by the
experts of Europe at the Paris Exposition of 1889,
where, after severe contest with the leading ma
chimes of the world, it was awarded the only
Grand Prize given to family sewing machines, all
others on exhibit having received lower awards
of gold medals, etc. The French Government
also recognized its superiority by the decoration of
Mr.. NathaniclWheeler,P President of the company
with the Cross Of the Legion of Honor.
The "No. 81 is not an old machine improved
upon, but IS an entirely new machine, and the
Grand Prize at Paris was awarded it as the grand
est advance in sewing machine mechanism OF the
age. Those who buy it can rest assured. there.
fore. of having the very latest and best.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Council PROCEEDINGS.

City council of Sturgis, s. D., met on
June 8, 1891.
Present: All members.
Minutes of previous meeting approved.
A petition was presented praying
council that the filling of ditch near M.
E. church be taken out and bridge
built. Granted.
Filling near Flavin's ordered taken
out and bridge built
Report of treasurer for May, 1891,
read and referred to auditor.
Reports of police justice and chief of
police for May, 1891, ordered fled.
Report of J. T. Potter, delegate to the
worlds fair convention at Yankton, &C.
cepted and ordered filed.
Them asked permission to dig ditch
along lots II, Ii, Il and Is in block
81, in McMillan's eastern addition.
Granted.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
A Good Hotel.

The Belle Fourche Bee contains the
following good words, endorsing the
Minnekahta hotel at Hot Springs and il
is with pleasure the paragraph is given
space in the ADVERTISER
The leading hotel at the present time
is the Minnekahta, presided over by
that prince of western hotel men, Don
I'll. Porter, whose very name is synonym
for everything good to eat or drink
whose record as hotel manager is
known to every man, woman and child
this side of the Mississippi. The Mime,
kahta, owing to the popularity of its
host, is always crowded and draws the
lions share of the patronage. Those en-,
PERTAINING the idea of visiting the Springs
should stop at the Minnekahta, for in sc
doing their cup of joy will be filed te
OVERLOOKING.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
SEERTFF'S SALE


State of South Dakota, Eighth Judicial Circuit,
In the Circuit Court within and for Meade
County.
Frank II. Davis, plaintiff,
The Tilford Milling company, a corpor-
alton organized and existing under the
laws of Dakota Territory, the Des
Moines Manufacturing q Supply COM
pany, a corporation organized and ex-
listing under the laws of the state of
Iowa, and Samuel B. Miller, defend
ants.
Notice is hereby given thatthy virtue OF judy
ment of foreclosure and sale in the above en-
titled action the 23d day of April. A. ID. 1891.
and an execution issued upon said Judgment,
the subscriber. V. nj. Beaver. sheriff of Meade
county. state of South Dakota. for that purpose
appointed will sell at public Suction. at the front
door of the court house in Sturgis in the county
of Meade, state of South Dakota, on the Goth
day of June, A. d. 1884, at two o'clock in the after
noon of that day, the real estate and mOrtgaged
premises situate in the county0f Meade, and state
of South Dakota, and directed in said Judgment
and execution to be sold, and therein described
as follows: tract of land described as follows,
towit: Situated in the northwest quarter of the
southwest quarter of section seventeen I'D, in
township four -, north, range six go, east, b. II
point $50 feet due north of northwest corner of
block one (1l in the town OF lEilford, thence due
north to the intersection of the right OF way of
the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley rail-
way, thence south. variation east along the linn
its of said right of way due east of point of be-
ginning; thence west to point eff beginning. con-
tanning two acres more or less, together with
one roller Touring mill. complete, situated on
the above land, and the machinery therein con-
sisting Of one i0-horse power stationary engine
and boiler, complete. three sets double roller
mills, seven flour dressing machines, two wheat
cleaning machines, one ran of burhs, corn and
feed, all elevators, shafting, puileys, betting,
complete, with all appugteHEtiices and improve
ments thereunto belonging, or so much thereof
as may be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment and
costs, amounting IA =. al e twelve hundred and
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It sooths the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's soothing syrup
and take no other kind.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE At; RAPID CITY, S. d. /
E-.a -. ,.s May s. 1891. {
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof viii be made before the clerk of
the circuit court of Meadsseeunty, at Sturgis, s.
D., on June %, 1891, viz:
John LeClair D. 8. 7104.
for the or or, hf se,1r, 80, twp 5, n rng
), e. b. III. II.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
Benz. c. Burris, Sidney johnson, Charles
Snyder and Henry Perrin all of Sturgis.
. STA j. p. LUsE, Register
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Pronounced hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada =.
Hurd, of Groton, S. d., we quote: twas
taken with bad cold, which settled on
my lungs, cough set in and finally ter
minated in consumption. -Four doctors
gave me mp saying I could live but q
short time. ! gave myself up to my
Saviour, determined if could not stay
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption. coughs and
colds. 1 gave it u trial, took in all eight
bottles; it has cured me and thank God
j am now we'll and hearty woman. !
Trial bottles free al /. HAAS q Cos drug
store, regular size, Soc end S100.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
One Fare for Round Trim

The tenth annual international con.
vention of the Young Peoples Society
Christian Endeavor will be held at Min.
neapolis July 8 to IL, inclusive. The
F., e. & M. V. Ry. will sell tickets al
one fare $26. 55-for the round trip to
parties wishing to attend this meeting,
July 7 and 8, good returning on the 18th
Those wishing to remain for a longer
period can get the tickets extended until
August 26. 1891, by calling upon the
agent of the Northwestern at Minneap.
oils before July u. For further lnfor.
nation call on A. ID. WOOD,
rant
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID City, s.

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, s. D.,
May 5, 1890.
To Henry Smith who made d. s. 3066.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make communication final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the clerk of the circuit court of Meade county, at
Sturgis, S. D.. on June %, 1891, viz:
Thomas LeClair, H. E. 2972,
or ne or, sec 81, twp ), n, rng ), e, b. H. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Benz. c. Burris, Sidney johnson, Charles
Snyder and Henry Perrin all of Sturgis.
5-l4 J.P. LUsE, Register.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Post Traders Buildings for Sale.

All of the frame buildings occupied by
the late post trader at TT. Meade, con-
sisting of store building, mess house,
soldiers bar, ice house, stable, cellar, fen
ces and all miscellaneous lumber about
the premises. Buildings to be moved as
soon as practicable after sale. Best off
er takes the lot. Terms cash or APP
proved securely. For further partieu-
lars apply to: JORDAN B. CoTTLE
Deadwood, S. d.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

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 pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price % cents
per box. For sale by T. Haas & Co.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Notice.

Commencing May 2 and continuing
until and including the last Saturday
in October, 1891, the F., e. e M. V.
railroad will sell excursion tickets to Hot
Springs, every Saturday, good return
ing the following Monday, at $3.50 for
the round trip. A. d. WOOD, Agent.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
A Costly Gift.

That great paper, the st. Paul Globe
is offering a fve-dollar Houghton new
reversible political map and Rand, Nc
Na}ly & Co.'S admirable map of the
United States-the two maps
being combined in one-to every new
subscriber to the daily, Sunday or
weekly Globe. TT is a great offer and a
liberal one. For details, read the Globe
Publishing Co.'s displayed announce
mani
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Photographic Work.

Rounds, the photographer, will be in
Sturgis ON June Is to remain for ten
days. Remember the date, as this will
be your only chance to get the best pho
tographic work done in the Hills. Do
not stop for cloudy weather but come
early in the day, and we will guarantee
our work in all cases.
ROUNDS, LOCKE e MCBRIDE,
pilOtoora nhers
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-06-11
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned for furnishing fifty
cords of green winter wood, delivered at
the school house, in Sturgis, s. D., until
June 26, 1891.
6-11-3. I'll. L. Confer,
Clerk of Board of Education.