Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-06-13
CITY News.

citizen, a. G. Gleason. The deceased has
been suffering for some time with chronic
peritonitis, and medical skill tender nurs-
ing and loving words could not stay his
soul in its journey to the unknown be-
yond. Mr.. Gleason was born in Vermont,
September Z, 1898. He came to Chicago
in 1870, and year later married Sarah A.
Dabc. Three daughters came to bless
the union, and with their mother survive
the deceased. Tho family came to South
Dakota in 1852 and has resided in this
city and Snly county until his death.
The funeral services were observed at the
family residence Sunday afternoon att
O'Clock, the Rev. w. j. Nanix, officiating.
The services were conducted by the Ma
sons, of which the deceased was Il menu
Der. The remains We're inferred i'm the
Riverside cemetery. The Borrowing FAM
lily have received many expressions of
coincidence from sympathizng friends i'm
their hour of deep sorrow.
The Aberdeen News. in its report of the
trial of Editor Kidd of the Aberdeen Star.
Tor libeling Governor Sheldon il stating
that the houses of illfamc i'm this city
were allowed to run for the convenience
of the governor and his staff. makes this
statement: AT the commencement of
TIE trial, S. II. Cranmer, attorney for
Editor Kidd. read scandaous affidavit
for continuance, alleging the absence OF
witnesses by whom the charge could be
proved The affidavit set forth that the
f,if u nd on
were present, that it was openly stated.
ut the time the ordinance to suppress
bawdy houses was before the council.
that the places should he allowed to run
ior the convenience of the parties named
in the article. Witnesses cannot be taken
from one county to another. however,
without az order of court, and as no such
order has been applied for. Judge Camp
bell denied the motion for continuance on
that and other sufficient grounds"
The following wcll-known South Da-
kotan> will represent the state in the
national republican league convention
held at Cleveland, Ohio, June 10, 20 and
FL: William II. Sterling, Huron: Thos.
Sterling. RcdticId; X. j. Wood Sioux
Falls: Chambers Keller, Hot Springs: {.
j. Mcleod, Aberdeen; Titus f. Price.
lankton: RS. Person, Howard; j. w.
Orcutt, Cham5erlain; Geo. II. Farmer.
Madison: j. d. Elliott. Tyndall; A. c.
Johnston, Watcrtown: George Hair, Belle
t'ourchc: Charles Burke, Pierre: Frank
III. lluctson, Canton; C. III. Barron, lps-
wicli; Charles y. IIcrrcd, Eureka: Geo.
a, Pcttigrcw. Flandrau.
On Wednesday, evening. June >, w. w.
llollcnbcck. of Fort Pierre. and Miss
Ellen McCorklc. of Pasadena. Cal. were
made made man and wife at the hotel de
Ricketts,. Fort Pierre, the Rev w. j.
NaniX of this city officiating. The cere-
monies were simple and impressive, and
witnessed by few intimate friends of the
contracting parties. The bridegroom is
one of the substantial business men of our
sister city, and has host of friends and
well wiShers who will warmly welcome
the lady of his choice to their midst.
Dedication services at the First Baptist
church Sunday, June III. ut 10 o'clock a.
M. Rev. o. \. Williams. ID. d., of Min
neapolis will preach the sermon. Every
body invited. That part of the program
which begs money to pay off debts will be
omitted. The meetings of the Baptist
association begin on Friday and the
annual sermon will be preached Friday
evening ty Rev. S. ID. Works. of Huron
Everybody welcome to all these meetings
Leon l.. Smythc, who recently finished
the classical course at the college. depart
ed this morning for his home at NOON
socket. lie will attend the Presbyterian
theological college at Chicago this fall.
where he completes a course in ministry.
MIR. Smythe has made many friends dur.
ing his college attendance that wish him
success in his further studies.
Secretary ThoS. Thorson has appointed
as assistant secretary of state, Peter
Royem, of iankton. Mr.. Roycm entered
upon his new duties last week, and comes
well recommended for the work. hay
ing served in different capacities in the
Iankton court house for u great many
years. We cordially welcome him TO our
midst.
The crazy patchwork quilt that has
been Oh exhibition the past week at the
tailoring establishment of Holland &
Holm has been rallied Off. The lucky
Number. seventy three, was held by John
A. Hughes, of the land Office The dr;yy-
ing was under the auspices of the ladies
OF the Catholic church and Melted the
society over S75.
Ranha fallen in large quantities almost
every day the past week, and the sprink-
ling hose has been stored away for future
use. All kinds of grain and vegetables
have taken on remarkable growth in the
past two weeks and the surrounding hills
look very pretty thickIy carpeted with
rich green grass. 1t is bound to be pros
porous year.
DR.. and Mrs. o. n. Hoyt departed for
Des Moines, Iowa. Tuesday, where they
will locate. The worthy couple have
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