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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
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Christmas has come and gone and it
was refreshing to see how many there
were who reioiced in the birth OF the
Savior and manifested their burning de-
votion by hopping around to the squeak
ing OF the violin. 1t is evident that
some Of the party at least were spirit
ually inclined, MS quite an amount Of
spirits were partaken of which added
greatly to the festivities OF the occasion.
The sensation Of the season is the
marriage OF Pat Barrett and Miss Mary
kalburner. Pat is aprince 0 fgoodfellows
and is possessed OF plenty OF wealth
and a clear conscience. He has secured
q most estlmablc young lady. No
couple ever started on the voyage of
life under brighter skies or with more
friends.
The name OF the post Office at this
place has been changed and III the fu-
ture the Rack rabbits and Kcyotes that
stroll through our streets will feast their
delighted visions on the inspiring name
OF Dakota City.
School commenced two weeks ago with
D. D, Morris as teacher. Dan is d first
class boy and highly qualified to fulfil
his duties III the school room.
Joe Pitt has bought the store formerly
owned by johnson and Son. He has
greatly increased the stock and is now
selling at reasonable prices almost every
thing to be found in a general store.
There is in this part OF the county a
white crow. She can be seen almost any
day.
Some may doubt this statement but
your correspondent is willing to swear
to it that if any one is wanting any first
class horses let them call On L. l.. Crow
and decide orthemselyes.
There Is nc snow here, weather warm
and grass good, consequently range cat
tie are doing well.
There al a fair crop raised in this
section the past year althoughmore rain
would have been acceptable.
OGALA SHA.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
SECURE THE FUTURE.

1t having been announced that L. T.
Erb Of Hermosa had been in correspon-
dencc with Frank Melbourne the rain
producer, lack Holmes OF this city opened
correspondence with him on the subject.
The following is II copy. Of the letter re-
celyed by Mr.. Erb:
CANTON, Ohio, December Z, 1891.
Dear Sir-Yonr letter OF Nov. 20 to
hand. The conditions that I wouldcon
tract to give you rain next year would
be to agree to give you rain during GER
tain months OF the growing season to
secure good crops. Ii you can get other
parts OF the state to agree with you and
make one contract, l believe l can fur
nish you with all the rain you require
to ensure good crops for ten cts pcr acre
for land under cultivation.
/ Remain Yours Respectfully
FRANK MELBOURNE.
Messrs Holmes, Behrens, Gramberg
and others met at the UNION office on
Thursday and agreed on a call for a
mass m~eetingto be held at the court
house IN Rapid City on Saturday Jan.
16 at 2 p. m. for the purpose OF taking
aome united action in the matter. 1t is
urged on residents Of all voting precincts
have meetings at IN early date and
send delegates to this meeting. Delegates
should come prepared to answer the
following questions: How many acres
bayeyonm cultivation inyourprecinct?
How many acres cultivated and uncul-
tiyatea, will be pledged at ten cents per
acre to secure rain.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Installation Exercises.

The following officers OF the Tin Belt En-
campment I. o. 0. +. were duly installed
Monday evening"
G. PA. G. Engel.
II. P.-John Parker.
S. W.-William Blair.
j. Wv. l., Gardner.
Scribe w. Rice
Treasurer John HurZeler.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

Peculiar Conditions of Society

That is what Judge Gardner called it
and the acts OF the grand jury and our
people generally, prove it. The jury and
district attorney strain a point to
secure indictments against parties whom
they think have stolen some cheap
animal and then STRAIN another point
to acquit men who ruin human beings.
The people go wild with indignation if
some one steals their stock worth a few
paltry dollars, but are criminally mdiff-
erent while men in open defiance OF law
steal their children, body and soul. 1t
would seem that here was where the
common sense Should have come IN.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

The Spearfish Normal N. Dunckel is
iocatedain the centrelofa pleasant little
valley situated at the footof the foot.
hills andson asdrY creek that emptiess
into Elk Creek a few miles below. The
soil is No, 4 and water is obtained in
abundance and OF good quality at a
depth of JIG to 20feet. In the morning
with Mr. unckle as guide We faced the
cold wind to Elk Creek which we follow
ed up to Joe Henkel's where a call was
made. The valley is not wide at this
point butts the more protected on that
account. We found Mr.. Henkel busy
burning brush along the creek bottom
having waited some time for a light fall
OF snow to safely accomplish the job.
His line is market gardening, in which he
has the name OF being very successful.
wheat at 60 cents, and with a well filled
larder and a huge wood pile he dared
the storm to do its wort. We hope
another season to visit this ranch when
the vegetables are at their best. Re-
turning down the creek we passed Mr..
Davis substantial stone dwelling and
large barn which look more like an
eastern than western farm buildings.
We wonder more OF our farmers do not
build OF stone. Below here tie valley
widens and some very ham somely 10
Gated ranches and good buildings are in
sight. We brought up at Grashall and
were made welcome at the residence Of
Joseph Burton. After dinner we took
a look at Mr., Burtons colts before at.
tending the session Of the Stock Associa.
ton. Mr.. Burton has some very fine
high grade colts and u par OF percheror
stations that are hard to beat. The
three year old is out OF the Humphrey
horse, IL dark iron gray and perfectly
put up. The second, a two year old, is
from the Comstock horse, he is IL lighter
gray but will make the largest horse, Mr.
Burton Offers this one for sale at E
reasonable price and for a man with 6
small bunch OF horses here is u bargain
Mr., Burton has a fine location and $40
acres OF choice land. We gave last weel
IL report OF the Stock Association. 4
good set Of officers were chosen and al
were greatly interested in the organiza
ton. The third session will be held to
morrow at which time delegates will be
elected to the rain meeting to be held al
Rapid City on the 16 til. At a later
date we hope to follow this creek to its
mouth and visit our friends Courtcaux
Phillips, Sevey, House and others.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Pronounced Hopeless. Yet Saved

From q letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hllrd, Of Groton, S. D., we quote: "Was
takenwith II bad cold, which settled onmy
lungs, cough setmandtinally terminated
in consumption. -Four doctors gave me
up, saying, l could live but a short time.
! gave myself up to my Saviour, deter
minedif Icould notstay with my friends
Oh earth, | would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds gave it Il
trial, took IN all, eight bottles; it has
cured me, and thank God | am now a
well and hearty woman. Trial bottles
free at Evans Pharmacy, regular size,
SOC. and S1.OO. 4
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
The Best Baking Powder
AND MOST ECONOMICAL,

Is that Of Dr.. Prices Cream Baking Powder. It is prepared
with greater care and accuracy, from finer and more ex-
pensive materials, competent chemists test every ingredient
nothing is left to chance. No ammonia, alum or other
adulterant taints this purest Of human food products.
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder is the embodiment Of all
the excellence that if is possible to attain. It is always
uniform and reliable and retains its full strength until used.
It Isl not only more economical because Of its wonderful
raising power, but by reason of its greater bulk, the cans
being much gJlarger than the ordinary kind; it will go
farther ana dis better work. II never disappoints. pr. Prices
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
wi McGee, Attorney
SUNNI MONS.

State of South Dakota, County OF Penning-
ton, in Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Mary H., Pierce VS.. Miron Pierce,
The state of South Dakotit sends greeting, to
the above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the above named
plaintiff which was filed in the office of the
clerk OF this court on the 31st day OF December
1891, II copy OF which, is herewith served upon
you, and to serve a copy of your answer on the
~ lscriber at his Office in the city Of Rapid City
South Dakota, within hirty days alter the.
Service OF this summons, exclusive of the day of
service, and If you fail to answer this complaint.
within that time, the plaintiff will apply to the
court for the relief demanded in the COMPLAINT.
Dated at Rapid. City South Dakota, this b list,
day OF December A ID 1891.
IiEY MCGEE
Plaintiff Is Attorney.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
BuckIen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve IN the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, c%hilblains,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by
EVANS PHARMACY.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

King Russell owned by Fuller Bros. Of
Minnesota, has matured into Il; magnifi-
can't horse. Mr.. McKibbon the banker,
pins his faith to the speedy son OF Lord
Russell aud why not, for he has breed
ing, individuality and speed.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

You don't want a torpid liver. You
don't want a bad complexion. You don't
want a bad breath. You don't want a
headache. Then use De Wits Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills. Engle g.
Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Note books and blanks at this office

Frank Dean and Billy Taylor who
came in from the Haxby ranch on low
er Box Elder::Wednesday, say that range
horses and colts look unusually well.
Distemper in colts has not appeared
this season, as it did in proceeding
years.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
A Failure,

To meet obligations / am compelled to
adopt q strictly cash business on and
after Jan. 1, 1892. Hoping to retain
old customers and a share OF new by
giving satisfactory prices.
GILBERT GETCHELL.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

1t is an established fact that De Wits
Little Early Risers haye an enormous sale.
and why? Simply because they are pleas
ant in taking and happy in results. A pill
for the multitude. EngIe Il Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Irrigation Enmmiifee

Members OF the irrigation, committee
are urged to meet at the UNION Office on
Saturday, Jan. 10th. at 10 u. m.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

San honest pill is the noblest work of
the apothecary." De Wits Little Early
Risers cure constipation, bill and
sick headache. Engle &Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Photographs.

Cabinets $500 per doz. Butter, eggs
or chic kens taken in exchange.
w. A. HOPKINS & Co.,
Main Street, Rapid City.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Pennington County

remington VOuhty
1, John Lafabre, Secretary OF the
Rapid City Building and Loan associa-
ton, being first duly sworn, say that
the foregoing statement of the financial
condition OF above named association
is true and correct as shown by the
books and records thereof on the first
day Of January 1892.
JOHN LAFABRE.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Eth day OF January, 1892.
II. p. LEWIS,
Seal Notary Public.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

MARRIED.

HEWETT-ENGDAHL-ln Rapid City, Jan
uary 6, 1892, at the residence Of William ~.
Coad. by Rev. &. S. Clevenger, Thomas B.
Hewctt to Miss Mary Engdahi, both OF this
clrV.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

II you have good butter Or fresh eggs,
go to Chris Thomson's. He pays the
highest market price.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

FALI.-B1RCHARD-At the residence of Hon.
j. NJ. Woods, January 6, 1892, John II. Fall
to Miss Elida V. Orchard, both OF ltspid City.
The hymenial wheel has commenced
revolving. Others will emulate the cx-
ample Of this happy couple, whose dcs-
TIMES were united, last Wednesday, by
Rey. A. A. Brown OF Spearfish. The
UNION proifers congratulations as they
start IN on their new life. May tl,ey en-
Joy, more than Their share of happiness
and prosperity.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

3GTRAYED-A large spotted roam COW with
y q red May calf by her side branded II 4
connected. Last seen near Ingersol school
house. Any. information leading to her recov:
cry will be thankfully received. Address MRS,
THORNTON, Rapid City. or leave word at The
Office.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
Library Hall Association.

The annual meeting of this organization
which was held Monday evening, elected the
following officers for the ensuing term
President, Il. 3. Hughes.
First Fice-President. Mrs. j. G. Haines.
Second Nice-President, Mrs. A. j. Sim
mons.
Secretary, A.P. Sterling.
Treasurer james HALEY.
Librarian, Miss frankie Flormann.
J%anitor, L. H Herbert.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

What measures are you taking to stop
that cough? Let us suggest De Wits
Cough and Consumption Cure. 1t is in
fallib!e.
Our experience covers many ills, many
pills and many bills. Our ills are smaller,
our pills are smaller and our bills are
smaller when we use DeWitt's Little Early
Risers. Engle & Son.
A trial convinces the most skeptical.
Carefully prepared, pleasant to the taste,
De Wits Cough and Consumption Cure is
a valuable remedy.
Don't be fooled by other advertise
mcnts, go directly to Prices, everything
at actual cost, we discontinue Il bust
! ness on january.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08
A Good Farm journal,

There is no better farm paper publish
than the Farm Stock and Home, OF
Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1t is partic-
ularly adapted to the Northwest. It's
veterinary department in which all
questions are answered free, Is alone
worth many times the cost Of the paper.
You can get this paper and the UNoNfor
only S1.75 cash. Subscribe now.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

Ignorance OF the merits of De Wits
Little Early Risers is q misfortune.
These little pills regulate the liver, cure
headache, dyspepsia, bad breath, con
stipation and billiousness. Engle & Son.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1892-01-08

-sn9lche evening session Joseph Dow and
VIM, Iardner were chosen delegates to
the convention to be held at st. Louis on
February 22d. 1892. Future work was
discussed and a plan outlined for the
ensuing year, Deadwood was selected for
the April session.
Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31
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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31
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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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Illinois Staats-zeitung., 1892-10-31

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-12-23
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1892.

THE Electric Light Franchise
bill has passed its second reading.
The bill was introduced by the
Public Lands Committee, as the re-
suit of a report presented by the
chairman, Hon. L. A. Thurston.
The original draft was rather Sc
we're in its provisions, but these
have been modified in the course of
the debate. The characteristic
feature of the Act is the provision
which admits the Government to a
share in the gross receipts. This is
new to the legislation of this coun-
try. 1t is sound in principle and
capable of many fruitful applica-
tons. The introduction of the
system in Hawaii must however,
of necessity, be experimental, and
it should be applied in moderate
and liberal spirit. We therefore
cordially indorse the amendment
reducing the Government share
from 5 to . per cent, and REMIT
ing it altogether for the first two
wears.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-12-23
THE OPIUM BILL.
years.

The House completed the con-
sideration of the Opium Bill yes
terday, and it was passed to the
third reading. Next week, Thurs
day, has been set for the final con-
sideration. If it be conceded that
the principle Of licensing the use
of opium is a sound one, then it
must be confessed that there is
little to criticize about this bill.
1t is supplied with a very elaborate
system of safeguards throughout.
Honor to whom honor is due. We
have commented adversely on the
Hon. c. w. Ashford's incurable
propensity to misquote Scripture.
1t is only just, therefore, to note
that throughout the debate on this
bill his efforts have been constantly
directed in favor of every PROPOSE
ton which would tend to minimize
the evils of opium-smoking, and
that he has done everything pos
sible to make the bill a good one.
The best feature of the measure
is the provision which confines the
use of opium strictly to the licensed
premises where it is sold, so that
the possession of it anywhere else
except of course of opium in tran
sit-will remain a penal offense,
precisely as it is under the present
law. This provision will be the
only really strong check upon the
spread of the opium habit among
the Hawaiian race. 1t excited con-
siderable opposition in the House,
because it naturally reduces the
value of the licenses, and its reten-
ton is in a large measure due to
the attitude of Rep. Ashford.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-12-23
Be Iutl)orltn
TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES.

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH,
HoSoLULU. December %, 1892. (
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-12-23

The Opium bill as it stands is
better than any similar measure
which has ever passed into law in
this country. 1t permits sales to
adult Chinese only, and forbids the
presence in the booths of all other
nationalities, while the mere pos
session of the deadly drug is GRIM
inal. We cannot, however, approve
of the Act, because we believe it to
be wrong in principle. 1t is not
sound to draw an analogy between
the use of opium and that of
liquors. The strictly moderate use
of pure light wines and beers is
not vice. The opium habit, how
ever, is a vice, and nothing but
vice, and one of the most ruinous
and degrading to which human be-
ings are prey. It is very
questionable, indeed, whether
the licensing of a thing
which is intrinsically bad can
ever be consistent with good
morals or good policy. 1t GER
tainly can be neither the one nor
the other, until all other means of
diminishing the evil have been ex-
hausted. The Minister of Finance
| processes the most unqualified hos
tility to the opium vice. We do
not question his sincerity. But it
should be attested by deeds, not