Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-06-20

fill cali Gull box and collar box VIII he
given to the gentlemen who trims the
best looking hat. Trimmings. flowers,
feathers, lace, hats etc. will be found in
readiness. Ice cream and cake will also
be served. The Political Equality club
hold their meeting there the same even
ing.
Mrs. M. G.. Simon, of Fort Pierre, died
last Friday afternoon after a long spell OF
sickness. The deceased was we'll know,
and highly respected in the vicinity in
which She lived, and leaves u host of sor-
rowing friends and sympathzcrs to mourn
with the bcreaved husband and family
The remains were taken to DesMoincs
Iowa, for burial, accompanied by Mr..
Simon and four children.
The people of Dry Run township orga
nized on Sunday, the 9th inst, Il Sunday
school, at the Swanson school house. with
membership OF twenty-five, which
shows good interest in the matter. Mr.
Snyder was elected superintendent and
Rev. Benedict Stuhlmiler, assistant. 1t
is union Sunday school, and all people
OF that community are invited to join in.
During the rainstorm Sunday night and
Monday morning the lightning struck
the chimney on the vacant Ward building
near the college, and ran down the nuc
doing some damage on the inside. The
shock was distinctly felt by several resi-
dents of the East side. and at Mr. Hatch's
place several pictures were shaken from
the wall.
One day not long since, Pat Hickey. the
section boss, had hand car on the track
when he heard an approaching train.
His MEN attempted to remove the car, but
the engine struck one corner. and for sew
cral moments the air was filled with Pats
eNpostnlations and the company's shovels
No serious damage resulted, however.
The band stand which was so convene
lent during the G. a. Il. encampmcnt has
been removed TO its former place in the
park. There was plenty of room for the
stand at the corner and it should not have
been removed, as it is absolutely useless
IN the park except to get under during u
shower at Il Sunday school picnic.
Miss Etle Noorus, who was compelled
to give up her school at Mitchell on ac-
count of her health. has almost entirely
recovered. She will not resume her
schoo! duties this year but has departed
Tor summers visit with relatives and
friends at Springfield and other points in
Illinois.
lie Central Baptist associate at their
closing session last Sunday evening passed
resolutions of thanks to the good people
OF Pierre for their cordial and generous
hospitality and also to the gentlemen of
the press for their kindly and accurate
reports of the meetings.
Word received from Huntsville. Ala. is
TO the effect that little Wells Stanley is in
Il very prccarious condition from severe
attack of typhoid fever, while his father,
w. y. Stanley, is also suffering from ii.
Their many friends here hope for their
speedy recovery.
S. Is. Wallace, manager of the Pierre
City Railway company, departed for an
extended visit in Philadelphia. New York
and other eastern points. ". II. Kelsey
will look after the street car company's
interests during Mr.. Wallacc's absence.
Reports from our local weather bureau
show that we have had six and q quarter
inches ofrain during the past three weeks,
and this rain has fallen on fifteen differ
ent days in this time. showing that it
has been we'll distributed.
A bright ninc-pound youngster made
his appearance at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. A. Young last Friday evening.
Smith smilingly passes the cigars and
holds his chin a little higher than usual.
We congratulate.
General Superintendent Sanborn, of the
Northwestern, of Chicago, and Division
Superintendent Burke, of Huron, arrived
on special train this morning to look
over this end of the line. and this section
of the country.
Miss Myrtle Ttayer is a new member
OF tho bicycling fraternity. having re-
ceived her machine the first of the week.
Pierre has number OF lady riders, and
the pleasant pastme is rapidly gaining in
public favor.
The visiting members at the meeting of
the Grand Chapter A. l.. and A. NJ. de-
parted on Friday mornings train well
satisfied with the treatment they received
at the hands OF the local brethren and
citizens.
A number Of friends gathered at the
home of Adolph Ewert Tuesday evening
upon invitation of Mrs. Ewert, to cele-
brate the thirteth anniversary of his
birth. A very enjoyable tine is reported
by all.
A match game of base ball will be
played at the grounds by the city park
Saturday afternoon between Il picked
team from the city and the Indian school
nine. 1t promises to be very interesting
game.
Geo. Francis. the wel-known proprie-
tor of the Northwestern hotel aud Bad
river ranchman, is spending the week
cultiVating the Succulent potatop. Great