Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1893-02-09

on hand of sl4 64S.lO
II. l.. Chaffr, of Sioux Falls. was in the
city this week looking after the organiza-
ton of a travelling mems mutual accident
association with headquarters in Sioux
Falls. The company proposes taking ac-
cidcnt risks on travelling men and men in
business.
4. L. Gregory has been practicing with
crutchcs lately, an ugly fall having result
cd in severely spraining limb He says
he is getting along so nicely that he will
soon have u pair of crmtches TO loan.
Judge Gardner. of the Seventh circuit,
appeared before the supreme court yester-
day to make an argument against the fill
ing of papers by Niece, who wishes to
contest his Office. The opinion of the
court has not vet been handed down
From the number OF dances, luncheon
parties, club meetings, etc. ii is evident
that this is lively winter for society peo
pie in Pierre. The parties are all attend
ed by many outsiders who are temporar-
lily in the city.
a ear load of Brookings people came in
Tuesday evening. being Interested in the
agricultural college investigation. Tho
committee held meeting at lh. capital
las, evening for the purpose OF hearing
evidence.
$. G. Dcwell and wife left on Friday
morning for Il short absence Mr.. Dewell
going TO Deadwood as a juror III the L. :.
court, while Mrs. Dcwcll went to Minue-
apolis for visit with her sister, Mrs. j.
| n. Moore.
Hon. c. ". Stafford returned last wecI.
from his home in Day county. but return
I'd mourning the loss of his Wife during
his absence. lie has the >ympathies Of
many friends in his hour OF bereavement.
Last Friday afternoon from 4 to 6
| O'Clock Mrs l.. T. GaHy entertained
about thirty of her lady friends at an af-
| tcrmoon luncheon. |, was u most enjoy
able affair to all who participated.
| The weather of last week might have
! been worse; for instance. the telegraph
informs us that the mercury went down
to - degrees below zero at Helena, Mon
tana.
The dane which was billed for the
Schubert block last Friday vening was
adjourned TO the Locke, and a pleasant
time enjoyed.
The u. "A Il. dance at the Locke last
Thursday evening was a decided success,
and was enjoyed by large number of
| visitors.
The Lruvenworth Business College has
Il card in this paper Offering instruction
free TO a number Of persons. DID you
read it?
/ Hon. II. A. GODDARD. one OF the most ac,
tive and popular members of the last leg
iiSla,rre, is spendin. few days in til,
city,
Range men report stock in excellent
condition So far, Notwithstanding ih,
cold. stormy weather of the past ten days
Harry Snyder has gone to Hot Springs
to take course of baths for his rheuma-
tism 1t is hcped that he will be cured
Mr.. James Stevens has returned from
Turner county, where he has been cngag.
ed IN building for the past lew months.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l. Walker went to Ind
lana for Il visit. after which they will re-
turn 10 their former home in Omaha.
Ex-Senalors Carl Sherwood. S,erline
aud w. II Thomas are watching the leg
) i>lative proceedings this week.
Hon. +. NJ. Goodykuonlz, the tall Law
yer from Chamberlain, has been lookin!
over the legislature this week.
Mrs. Doanc Robinson and son are nov
in Pierre and the family have taker
rooms in the Fitch block
Hon. j. T. Wcto. member of the las
legislature. has been in the city with hi
| wife visiting old scenes.
Mrs. w. II. Thayer and daughter, Ma
bel hav" returned from Il two month
stay in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Shaw, of the weather bureau sta
ton. is happy over the recent arrival a
: his home of a son.
Capt. Jack Crawford, the poct-scout
gave an entertainment in Fort rierr
Tuesday evening.
frauIl Ireland iSreported quite sick. tn
. la grippe having taken a more scriou
+ turn yesterday.
Mrs. G. W. Gilbert, wife of Representa-
tative Giifcrt, returned to their home il
Clay county.
Mrs c. j. Fry came over from Ncrmil
lion the last of the week TO make a visi
to Pierre.
j. S. Sehrcc is in Deadwuod this weel
in the capacity of a grand juror in the U
S. court.
2 Henry Karcher left on Friday mornin!
1 for Deadwood to attend U. S court as
juror.
The Dickens club met at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs s,eerc on Monday even
. ing.
Representative Douglass was down witt
: an attack of grippe Il portion of last week