Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1892-07-22

Mrs. j. G. Dickover is visiting with
friends at Custer, where she will prob
ably remain a month.
The Spearfish Bulletin reports the
finding Of sure enough centipede in
a stone quarry near there last week.
Examining Surgeon Hauk for the B.
& NJ. Co.. was in the city Monday, en-
ioying himself after a tlresome jour-
ney over the road.
Harry Clark and bride returned
Sunday from their trip to Denver.
Colorado Springs and other places in
that section of country.
Talk about rush, the Gillespie fed
nearly 200 people Sunday noon, and a
guest says everything went along as
smoothly as clock work.
President Hancher returned Satur-
day from his sad mission to Ohio,
where he attended the funeral of his
brother. He is now more than rushed
with the Chautauqua work.
Last Saturday evening the Rebekah
lodge was very pleasantly surprised by
a treat of delicious ice cream and cake
at the residences Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hummel. Those present report very
enjoyable time.
Deputy Auditor Dudley favors the
SrAR with the information that the as.
sessed valuation of Fall River county
outside of the railroads. is 81 ,193, ,758.
The railroads will add to this about
s4OO, 600 more.
The ladies of the Independent Aid
Society will give an ice cream sociable
at Whittemore's old photograph gall
cry on Wednesday evening, July ~,
to commence ut 5 o'clock. For the
benefit of E. E. Frame.
I. S. Hawley has returned from
Hay Springs, and the Orphean Quar-
tette will practice every day now until
the Chautauqua assembly convenes,
when they will delight the crowds
there all through the session.
Prof. Lymer went down to Hemm-
ingford, Neb., last Friday and preached
for the good people Of that burg on
Sunday. He thinks there will be
quite number of people from that
locality come up to the Chautauqua
assembly next week.
Messrs. w. w. Root, j. A. Sedgwlck
and Worthy Root accompanied by
Misses Spangler, Connor and Lampert,
composed happy party that went out
to Chambers Kellar's with four-in-
hand and enjoyed pleasant evening
the latter part Of last week.
A couple of fellows drove into town
yesterday who had driven through
erom Harrison, Neb., and along the
road gathered box Of snakes, five
rattle, two bull, one garter. one hog
nose viper, and two or three other filthy
varieties. They also had young
wild cat.
Frank Thayer expects to leave next
Sunday for Alliance, where he intends
to secure a position braking on the b
s. NJ. road. His brother Will has been
braking on that road only about three
weeks and is pow running train. He
was formerly working on the Elkhorn
|. The talent procured this year fol
the Chautauqua assembly is not all oi
such worldwide reputation as some
people might desire, but they are al
very highly recommended by those
who are in positions to judge. In fac
| few of the lecturers and speakers art
first class and ought to draw big
crowds.
j The Evans will be thrown open tt
the public on August LIST. The plas
terers are now engaged in finishing uE
the first floor, and the carpenters are
following them up closely. A couple
of car loads of furniture have been
placed in some of the rooms, and more
will be placed in position fast as
possible.
John Musser who will be remember.
ed as attending the college here last
year, has gotten into trouble down at
Butte. Neb., where he attempted rape
upon respectable young lady named
Bowdish. He was considered alto
gether too fresh and fast when here.
and now will probably get his just de-
serts for his folly.
w. H. Brightman returned the fore
part of the week from trip to Wyom-
ing. He visited the new towns along
the B. & NJ. road and went ont as far
as Sheridan, which he thinks is very
pretty place, as we'll as good business
town of about 1000 population. He
will engage in business at Sheridan,
and soon remove his family there.
]. R. Moeller, Of Grand Island, Neb.
was IN the city few days this week
with an idea to getting out a Hot
Springs illustrated souvenir, contain.
ing views Of the principal streets and
business blocks Of the city. MIR. ]. w.
Pike, formerly of this place, purchased
the photograph gallery Of Mr.. Moeller
at Grand Island, and is doing fine
business there.
Mr.. Blackmer, who has been SUPER
intending the construction and placing
/ ~ -. ob s.a... .,k..an. s.1n.k