Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-05-19

in his favor has been presented by Major
Pickler.
Geo. l.. Houghton, editor of the Madi-
son Independent, has been in the city this
week, before the supreme court. Mr..
Houghton is leading independent and
advocates the idea of the state having an
exhibit at the Worlds fair. for which a
legislative appropriation should be made.
The heavy rains washed out both
bridges over Bad river at Fort Pierre
Monday. and sent them against the pom
toon bridge in the main channel of the
Missouri, doing some damage. All the
water courses on the cedcd lands are
booming full.
TWAS first announced that the federal
court would last about twelve days or two
weeks, but is now announced that it will
adjourn tomorrow or next day. Judge
Edgerton going to Sioux City to hold
term for the Iowa jurist, Judge Snras.
Aberdeen News: A letter received by
S. w. Narregang from j. a. Ward, mara
ger of the Duluth, Pierre and Black Hills
railroad. says the road will be ironcd this
year sure. Mr.. Ward is hustler and
knows what he is talking about.
In the contest case before the land office
in which Louis Grccnough was contestant
and w. S. Wells claimant, the register
decided in favor of the latter and the re-
ceiver for the former 1t goes to the gen
pral land Office for sort lamopf
The FREE Press thoroughly meant to,
but did not say word last week about
the fine II 4 pound boy which arrived at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Coe |. Craw-
ford the 9TH inst. Apologies are forth
coming from this source.
The high wind Yesterday blew from its
moornRs a large section of the pontoon
bridge, and carried ii against the sand bar
on this side OF the main channel. Several
OF the boats We're filled with water and
are below the surface
Judge Fuller, upon a full hearing OF the
case, has decided that Dan Smith the in
dependent, is the sheriff OF Sully county.
instead OF Albert Faust. the republican
ton.
Col. Billiard is back from trip east in
the interests of the Worlds fair He
states that the sum OF 500 has been ap-
portioned to this county. as its share of
the necessary amount to give an exhibit.
The big crowd OF strangers on the
streets, called here by the federal court
reminds the citizen somewhat of session
of the legislature, when the hotels and
eating houses had a full run vi custom
Jas. a Ward departed for the twin
cities Friday morning to sec about rail-
road matters. The papers of those cities
have not discovered his presence and con-
tanned the customary interview as yet,
y game Of base ball between scrub
nre from the city and the Indian school
nine is announced for Saturday afternoon
play against the redskins.
Col. l. w. Goodner. grand secretary Of
the l. o. o. F., is in Madison attending q
session OF the grand lodge. Glen Lilli-
brige is looking after business in his office
o. the supreme court
\ special rate of one and one-tifth fare
has been granted to delegates to the grand
lodge of Knights Of Pythias. which meets
in the city next month. II only applies
east of the Missouri.
The Democrat signs and wishes that
Steve Travis would hurry up and take
possession. as the present management
says 1t has no more money to lose in thu
business.
I. B. Estes, OF the Pierre law firm of
Lambert 4 Estes, and who is travelling in
the interests of the Western Loan and
Trust company, returned to the city Sat
urday.
The return leap year ball given by the
gentlemen at the Wells house Thursday
night was attended by some forty couples.
and proved u decided success in every
way.
Judge j. f. Bennett. Of the supreme
court. has consented to deliver the Me.
mortal day address in this city. He is a
fine speaker and his talk will be treat.
The X. =. lodge is making extensive
preparations for the state gathering OF
knights next month, and proposes to make
the stay OF the visitors pleasant.
Mushrooms are found in abundance and
are being picked and devourcd by epicureS
who declare this species of food the most
delectable OF any to be found.
Fay Smith and Will Walker have pur-
chased the flour and feed store of =. P.
Roll, in Fort Pierre. Fay viii! have
charge OF the business.
Circuit court, fedora! court and supreme
court all in session at the same time
makes Pierre good place for counting.
The spring roundup on the ranges west
of the river has been postponed until the
weather will permit the work to 90 on
The Lizzie Cougar. which passed up the
river last week. abode unwillingly upon a
sand bar near Forest City several days.
Z B. Palmer and wife, who have been
spending the winter in Denver. Col, are
preparing for return TO this city soon.