Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-09


will be fitted and furnished by the order
suitable for lodge work. j. w. Morse is
at the head of the new camp, and his I'M
ccasing interest in the work has much to
do with the unprecedented popularity of
the order. 1t offers the cheapest and
safest insurance, of any organization OF its
kind.
The hardware firm of Grcenough Bros.
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
Jonh Grccnough succeeding to the busi
ness. Louis Grecnough departed Tues
day morning TO look upa new location.
His objective point will be Sioux City and
if he finds nothing to his liking there he
will journey on, His departure robs the
city of one of its most respected aud pop
ular business men. and everyone will re-
greet that Mr.. Grccnough has decided to
cast his lot elsewhere
The last issue of the Iroluois Chief
reaches our desk reading volume eight
number one. j. L. Halliday, its efficient
editor announces that seven years ago
the Chief was launched upon the sea of
Journalism with Il capital composed prin-
cpally of hope and prospects and by dill
gent economy the original capital is still
intact. The citizens of Iroquois should
feel proud of their representative paper
as 1T is always replc,c with spicy savings
and sound facts.
The different Young Peoples and
Christian Endeavor societies will give
nil NJ nj Snt, e.
noon. Refreshments will be served and
everyone is invited. This is the first out
door picnic of the season and will no
doubt. have a large attendance. Thcvis-
itors should bring good appetite and
large amount of small change for the
good of the society. and several umbrellas
for his personal use
y number of the friends OF Miss Ger,ic
Edison gathered at her home last Monday
evening while she was temporarily alb
sent. and upon her return was taken
completely by surprise. She was equal to
the occasion. however. and set about en-
tcrtaining her unexpected hut not unwcl-
come guests in her usual pleasant and
hoSpitabe manner, making the evening
one of enjoyment to the visitors.
Frank Fischer. Il well-known merchant
of Fort Pierre arrived from Minneapolis
Saturday evening. upon his way home.
bringing with him one who will share his
future Joys and SORROWS. Mr.. Fischer is
well known in this vicinity and has
host of acquaintance and friends that
wish himself and wife long life of hap
pincSs and prosperity.
Mayor owen has returned from Il bust
ness trip in Arizona and New Mexico.
where he was IL successful bidder upon
several government contracts. Mir Owen
is dcvotng all his time to bidding on
government work and is so close in his
figures that he is always busy fulfilling
his contracts.
Bert Sheldon, now telegraph operator
at Mason City. Iowa. rode down from
Harold Wednesday on his wheel in
three ana 4 half hours. He is visiting
his parents in Harold. and has numerous
friends here, having once received assoc
catcd press dispatches for the FREE
Press.
Chas. L.. Hyde, a prominent real estate
dealer, has departed on an EXTENDED bust
ness and pleasure trip in Illinois. Ohio
and other eastern states. Mr.. Hyde is
untiring i'll his efforts for South Dakota's
welfare and always does good work for
the city of his adoption when abroad.
Miss RIGA Hegglund met with an acct
la "a IL Ia rid;
was driving along graded road in East
Pierre and in passing several teams
turned too far out causing the buggy to
upset, breaking her arm. She is resting
easily at present.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rath-
nell was frightened few days ago by
The arrival of a little girl of sunny tenn
permanent. The young lady will remain
pcrmantly in the city and congratulations
are showcrng thick aud fast upon the
worthy couple.
w. Il. Sherrard and wife. of the Or
phans' home at Sioux Falls. was in the
city Monday on business connected with
the home. They brought with them a
baby girl that will find a pleasant home
with wcll-to-do family in this city.
A large number refreshed themselves
with ice cream and cake Saturday served
by tile ladies engineering the Chrysthe-
mum sale. Quite numhcrofplants were
sold and great many will complete for
the prize next fall
Mesdamcs Purcell and Ryskotr ofLcav-
ycnwortl, Kan, who has been visiting
with the family of their uncle Capt. Horn,
and friends in Sully county for the past
few weeks. returned to their home Mon
day morning.
Sioux Falls Argus Leader: People are
beginning to go to Pierre in large num-
bers to try the mineral baths at the
Locke. Those famous waters are likely
to make the capital city great resort
some day.
L. Il. Ncfeler and wife have returned
from two weeks wedding trip ut Min
neapolis and other points, and are now
comfortably quartered in the residence