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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
Notice to Owner Before Issuance
Of Tax Deed.

TO Benz. f. Beach and to all whom it may
concern:
You are hereby notified that on tile LIST day
OF November, 1897, the then treasurer of Pen
nington county. South Dakota, offered for sale
and did sell to the said Pennington county,
South Dakota, the following described real es.
tate situated in said county and state. to-wt:
Lot No. % IN Block No. 81, Original Townsite
OF Rapid City, So, Dakota, the same berg real
estate, for delinquent taxes for the year 1896,
with penalty and interest thereon. which were
due and delinquent, together with costs allowed
by law, and n certificate Of said sale was issued
to said county, which certificate has been for u
valuable consideration duly assigned to G. II.
Belknsp, who is now the legal holder OF the
certificate OF sale; thai a period OF over two
years has elapsed since the making OF said sale:
that no person or persons have redeemed said
premises from said sale and that the right OF re
demption OF said premises from saio SALE in
Guiding SAID taxes, penalty and interest accrued
and to accrue together with all costs allowed
by, law will expire and deed to said premises
be issued by the treasurer OF Pennington coun-
ty, South Dakota, to the undersigned aftes six
ty days from the completed service OF this no
tice. CHI BELKNAP.
First publ .ation July 10. 1900.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
Cape Town War Prices.
Wheat costs 81 bushel in Cape
Town. Livery teams hire for SIS q
day. ri.
Free OF Charge.

Any adult suffering from cold set
tied on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature who will
call at Gardner's drug store will be pre-
sented with sample bottle of Bechee's
German Syrup free Of charge. Only
one bottle given to one person and
none to children without an order from
parents No throat or lung remedy
ever had such sale as Bochee's Ger
man Syrup in all parts Of the civilized
world; 20 years ago millions Of bottles
were given away and your druggist
will tell you its success was marvellous.
IJis really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. A 75c bottle will cure or prove
its value. Sold BY dealers in all civil
lied countries.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
The Largest Vineyard.

Sunny Slope, Cal, enjoys the distinc-
tion of being the largest vineyard in
the world. 1t is situated amid the
most beautiful scenery of that favored
land, two miles from San Gabriel OF
a total Of 1000 acres, 735 are devoted
to grape vine, the remainder being dis
tributed among orange trees (of which
there are 12,000), lemon and olive trees.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
Glorious News,

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, Wash
tia, l. T. He writes, Electric Bitters
has cured Mrs. Brewer of Scrofula that
had caused great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face and the best doctors
could give no help, but now her health
is excellent" Electric Bitters is the
best blood purifier known. It's the SUI
preme remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores.
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels poisons, helps digestion. builds
up the strength. Only soc. Sold and
guaranteed by W. l.. Gardner.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03

B.air 4 Richmond, Farmingdale,
by adding $50 head of sheep valued at
So per head.
Ferdinand Bausch, Dakota City. from
$3.50 to $1,000, by adding $50 head of
sheep at So per head,
Mrs Hugh H Jones, Rapid City, from
$l650 to S253O by adding 40 head of
mixed cattle.
Arthur Jones' Rapid City, from $3.50
to $3.50 by adding head of mixed cat
tie.
William Fl Jones. Rapid City, from
Sl377 to $2295 by adding 40 head of
mixed cattle.
ID Fl Kube, Creston, from $53O5 to
sl2205 by adding 1900 head of sheep at
So per head.
Elmer Kimble, Interior, from $4,000
to $l04eO by adding 80 head of hors, IS,
$1,000; 100 head mixed cattle, $1,000 and
300 head sheep, 5000
Charles Morris, Dakota City, from
$lO45 to S2S45 by adding 600 head OF
sheep at So per head.
Ed S Allen, Rapid City, from s435 to
$685. by adding 90 head COWS at S25 per
head.
Ethan Allen, Rapid City, from $3.50
to $3.50 by adding so head of cows at
$25 per head.
Upon motion Thomas H DAILY was
notified to appear before the board on
or before the 18th of July to show cause
IL any he has, Why he should not he as.
sessed for $4,000 worth of personal pro-
perty.
Upon motion H A Getting was noti-
fed to appear before the board on or
before July lS, to show cause if any he
has, why he should not be assessed for
two head of horses and 20 head of mix
I'd cattle.
Upon motion the board adjourned tc
meet July 8, 1900 DIT 10 O'clock a. m.
Attest: Fred j. Gross, chm.
Horace Crockett, county auditor.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
A Lille and Death Fight.

W. A. Hines of Manchester. Ia, in
writing OF his almost miraculous es-
cape from death says: Exposure after
measles induced serious luLg trouble,
ending in consumption. had fire.
quent hemorthages and coughed night
and day. All my doctors said l must
soon die. Then began using DR..
Kings New Discovery which wholly
cured me. Hundreds have used it on
my advice and say it never fails to cure
throat, chest and lung troubles" Reg
.ular size sec and 81. Trial bottles free
at Gardeners drug store.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
A Wealth Of Beauty

Is often hideen by unsightly pimples.
eczema, letter, erysipelas, salt rheum,
etc. Bucklen's Arnica Salve glori6es
the face by curing all skin eruptions.
also cuts, bruises, burns, felnns, boils.
ulcers and worst forms of piles. Only
25c per box-cure guaranteed. Sold
w. L. Gardner.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim is "a type of con-
stipation. The power of this malady is
felt on organs, nerves, brain and mus
cles, but DR.. Kings New Life Pills arc
a safe and certain cure. Best in the
world for stomach. liver, kidneys and
bowels. Only 25c at Gardeners drug
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
British Use Engines.

Traction engines are employed by
the British forces in the Transvaal for
the conveyance of supplies. They drag
heavy loads up steep hills, and save
the struggling horses.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
Not Alwaxa Red Goats.

The British soldier has not always
worn a red uniform. White was the
prevailing color under Henry VIII. and
dark green or russell in the time Of
Elizabeth.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03
Permanent School Funds to Loan.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR
PENNINGTON County,
RApln C1Ty s n NAV ID 19M)

KAPlD CITY, 5. D. MAY Il I9UV1. J
Notice is hereby given that four
thousand six hundred and five dol
lars of the permanent school fund
will be available after July !, 1900,
for investment in school bonds and
first mortgages on good improved
farm lands, rate of interest seven
per cent, payable semi-annualy.
Application for loans will be receiv-
ed at this office after this date.
Horace Crockett,
County Auditor.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1900-08-03

German Bicycles In Favor Abroad.
In the first n.ne months of 1899 Ger
many sent to England 11.762 bicycles;
to Australia, 1850, and to British East
Indies. 1,452.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
st. Jercns's Items
lRcported 10 the Ilcaeon.l

To attemptto stop the Bryan tide in
the Neck is as eiTectual as the old wom-
an who attempted to beat back the tides
Of the ocean. Let's see. Ahal POUNDS,
believe with one or two exceptions
Bryan will get every vote Let every
voter be satisfied in his own mind how
to vote and then let him go ahead. Men
tai liberty assuredly is the ono essential
condition in the evolution Of man.
Does not free thought evolve and per-
feet conscience
How delightful Excellent rains.
Flora, dear goddess, is in ecstacies
Flowers They are gospel to the writ
err and brings about a change in his mind
more important and momentous than the
Imagination OF man can conceive. Farm
ere, well, no gloomy forebodings fills
their minds, and to take a look at their
countenancos would corroborate my
statement,
A water spout passed near the mouth
of st. Jerome's Greek recently, and the
suction was 50 great that II lifted Willie
Cullison, colorcd man, out Of Captain
Wesley Forests boa', and the presence
Of mind OF the captain saved him from
being drowned Cnllison weighs about
l75 pounds The spout struck the shore
at Point-No- Point, passed through a
large cornield and cleared n lane about
70 feet wide, thence II struck the woods
and stripped trees of their branches
whirling them skyward with terrible
force and velocity. Although there is
no thermometer convenient, | suppose
the velocity Of the landspout was that Of
a violent hurrlcanc--100 miles per hour
II this conjecture be true the force in
pounds Avoirdupois per square foot
was 1920
w w Raley, Esqr., been quite sick
He Is a good citizen and an Al farmer
Roads here are in iip.top condition.
True there Is not much heavy hauling
as formerly l. O., when Mr. Charles Ric.
ar6s's min was situated in Mr. Joseph
Richardson's woods
Occasional visitors from tho City Of
Baltimore and elsewhere Miss A. Viz
ginia Charters, OF Baltimore, Is visiting
Mrs J y Wriehtson at Emory post Of
Zee NOODLE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
River Springs.

Correspondence 81 the Beacon
We are glad 70 announce that DR., r.
r. Blackstone las entirely recovered
from an accident incurred few weeks
ago
To ihointcnse satisfaction Of her many
friends we ATE glad TO announce the
convalcsccnce Of Mrs r. II Garner.
DR. and Mrs W r Dent have rs their
guests at their beautiful home, Den.
ton, Or and Mrs. Fasbronck and iapi
ly and Mr. and Mrs Dyson aud family
of Washington
The Misses Ia Roche pave ae their
guests Miss Merrill. Of Georgia, and
Miss RiuRgold, Of Chcgtcrtown. Miss
Bronze who las been visiting tho Rec.
tory far Che past fortnight, has returned
to hey homr % st. Mary's City.
Tho tri wecNy affairs recently organ.
izc1 by the hotel management have
proved o grca, success. which wc hope
may continue
Among the well known Washington.
aus registered at River Springs Hotel
are Mira G Wca. Mrs a Belt Mrs G.
Smith, Mrs w. Truelaud and family.
Mrs + Blackstone aud family. NJ l..
Typpar5 and SON, Mr. had Mrs Donucl.
ly aud son SIR and Mrs Waruey and
son, the Misses Frcda Lindhetmcr Jen-
mic and Cordclia Co!inski aud lbc
Measrs Lieut. BoNick, Col Bachelor.
Rhincbory, Small Dent. Dr. Mcdonnell,
Ricketts,, Bipuc, Holehkiss, Congress.
man Lcgs Lindhcimer Among the BAL.
timofeans are Mr. and Mrs Lewis
Woolf Mr. aud Mrs Clarence swcarcr,
Nh and Mrs Watson aud son.
We arc pleased 10 extend oar compli.
mcnts to Mr. and Mrs J NJ. Dent, Js
upon The arrival Of their little son
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
IGoMMUNTc5TEp.
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CEDAR PoIST LrGmT STATION,


July "a, 1900.
.Mesms. Editors Of ne Bcacon
Rattle his bones over the stones
He is a pauper who nobody knows.
win you kindly allow me space in the
columns of your paper to call the attcn-
ton Of the County Commissioners and
the people Of ST. Mary's county to mat
ter which has probably not received at
their hands the consideration which it
merits.
On Monday morning last, July 23rd,
the body OF white man wasfound
anoat in the bay near this station Az
ter securing body, notified Esquire Ma
gill, who deoming an inquest unneees-
sary, had the body buried upon the
beach. Mr.. Magill asked the writer If
he could make box and bury the re-
mains, and was told that the county
would pay four dollars for the same. l
told him IL was out Of my line, and even
il so inclined, there was no lumber at
the lighthouse suitable for coffin
The body was afterwards buried in a
rude box made OF such boards as could
be rake1 up around the farm have
no criticism to make OF the men who
made the box and buried the body, as
they undoubtedly earned the paltry dol
lar apiece which they receive from the
county. In Cecil county, where lived
for twenty years, the county allowance
for the burial Of INDECENT persons is six
dollars. Three railroads pass through
that county, and within the memory Of
the writer they have killed many per-
sons, and yet in every instance the vic
Tins were taken in charge by regular
undertaken, placed In a pine coffin, in
nearly every instance stained, and
through which the dirt could not filter
upon the face Of the dead, and were af-
forwards buried, sometimes in the bury
ing ground belonging to the county, but
more often in cemeteries attached to the
different churches where permission was
kindly granted without cost for such
purposes. II the additional cost Of two
dollars will secure the services Of an un.
dcftakcr. decent coffin, and decent
burial for Gods poor and unfortunate
who are cast upon the shores Of ST. Ma
ry's county, cannot bring myself TO be-
lieyo that ils people would object 10
making tho payment II We believe as
Christian people should believe In the
fathcrhood Of God aud the brotherhood
Of man, then In the name Of common
dooency In the name Of common hui
maniiy, lct Us exhibit little Of that fra
tcrnal feeling IN caring for Gods poor
and unfortunate who are cast In our
midst
Yours very respectfully,
pNTRtck RRKDY, Keeper
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Tusbcat glswa to Pieces.

The tugboat Tcmplar, Of Alexandria,
Va. blew up in Canton Hollow at o 80
O'Clock Monday evening. Two OF her
crew are missing add are supposed 10 be
dead thrcc were injured and two es-
capped 10 an almost miraculous manner.
Captain CrowdcT made The following
statrmcnt Il am yoan old, married,
and live At 2is Duke street, Alexandria.
The tug Tomplar was built IN 1881 and
She boilers she had 80 her when the OK.
ploslou occurred we're put Ia her In 1895
They were examined on June - last,
and the certificates wcro framed and
hung In the engine room and pilot.
house. We left Alexandria Friday
bound for ,his port, having IN tow the
three mastcd schooner Nellie r Morse
Everything went al right until we
reached Canton Hollow, where the
schooner had lo anchor Ia the stream.
After she reached the anchorage sig
nailed 10 stop, and then waited mo.
mcnt to see thet that was done. Then
! stepped out Of the pilot houvc and
walked along the cabin deck, expecting
TO see the hawser cast OF aud drawn 10.
just as ! got over the cugine.room there
came the explosion, and up wont.
think ! almost touched the sky When
/ camo down, the roar still in my cars,
went down ! don't know how far. and
when ! came up again was just able 10
gasp and seize the nearest thing 10 me,
II happened 90 be the hawger from the
schooner, aud chung to IL FOR dear life,
Then looked around me and | saw the
boy Herbert trying 30 swim and Cannon
doing the best ho could to keep ailoat
There we're a number Of small boats
coming toward US, aud shouted % loud
as could. They picked as up and took
US aboard the Baehe, The tug was a
sound craft as far as know, and can't
explain how Il was she blew up. Engi.
necr Wood Was a sober, careful man
one Of tho best know In the Bay, and
the same may be said Of Cannon"
Captain Crowder said that he lost q
suit Of clothes, 500 In money and all
his personal papers BaIiimore Herald
Capt. Oliver H. Crowder Of the Temp
lar, IA native Of ST. Georges Island
and has many friends throughout th'
county who rejoice at his escape,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Resienatiun

Joseph II. Ching, Of this Town, spe-
cial Agent Rural Free Delivery, has ten
dcred his resignation to the Postmaster
General Mr. Ching told the BEACON
reporter that che could not give his per-
sonal and political friends and bencfac-
tor, Mr. Mudd, the proper support by be-
ing continually away from the county,
and should he continue in the service il
would be necessary for him TO remain
away. He will vigorously push his law
business and take care OF the interest Of
his friends by remaining in close prox'
unity to them"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Leonaratown c!sealt.

The annual Sunday School picnic Of
the Mt Zion NJ. Z. Church will be held
at Laurel Grove Thursday, August end.
large crowd is expected
The st. Paul's Sunday School will give
"a basket Picnic on Monday next, Au-
gust 9th, at o'clock, r. NJ Refresh
ments will be on sale during the after
noon and evening The picnic will be
held in Sheep-Pen Woods. A very cor
dial invitation is extended to all to join
us.
The pastor will preach at Mt. Zion and
Leonardtown on the coming Sabbath at
the usual time. A cordial welcome to
all to worship with us.
There viii be given at Mt. Zion Church,
Laurel Grove, on the 10Th, and illustrat-
ed lecture an entertainment. "The Man
of the Centuries" by the Pastor, assist
ed by local talent. Benefit of the Stew
ards collection.
J, EVERETT MATTE, Pastor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Episcopal Church.

The Archdoaconry Services will take
place at the following churches with the
following speakers
~ Chaptieo, Monday, August @, at
1880 a. m. Holy Communion with ser
mon by the Rev Mr. Vaughan At3r,
M "Fhc Marks Of a Christian" will be
discussed by the Rev Mr. Minnick, the
Rev. Mr. Ia Roche and tho Rev, Mr..
ChesleY
At st. Andrews, August 9Th, at 1890
a m, Goodness Profitable" will be dis.
cusscd by the Rev Mr. Brayshaw. the
Rev. Mr. Minnick and the Rev Mr..
Vaughan. At p m. Behold stand
at the door" will be discussed by the
Rev Mr.. Londcn and the Rev. Mr.. La
Roche
At st. Georges, Wednesday, August b
in the morning at 1890, "Thc Advent
will be discussed by the Rev. Mr. Sim.
mons and the Rev. Mr. London sIn the
afternoon at 3 p m. "All things arc
yours will be discussed by the Rev Mr.
Brayshaw, tho Rev Mr.. Chesley and the
Rev Mr., La Roche
At Trinity Thursday, August 9th al
1880 a. NJ, "The Crucifxion" will be
discussed by the Rev Mr.. Simmons and
the Rev. Mr.. Brayshaw At Q p m
God Of hope" will be preached upen
by the Rev Mr., Chesloy, the Rev MIR
London and the Rev. Mr. Vaughan.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Henry Mills. worthy colored citizen
II Leonardtowh, died ofapoplexy, Mon
day afternoon last. He was stricken
Sunday about noon. He was good
man and was respected and liked by all
who knew him he was about SO years
of age.
Wednesday afternoon Of last week,
James Dunn's house near Cuckhold's
Greek, was destroyed by fire Some are
of opinion that the house was struck by
lightning, and others think the fire was
caused by defective nue. None Of the
furniture was saved
Charles e. Richards has taken charge
of the undertaking establishment in
Leonardtown for his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Gladys Dillow. Mr. Richards is first
class man and will no doubt make a sue
cess of the business, which will be CON
tinued under the old name
According to Dr. c. p, Carrico, the
newly appointed physician to the House
Of Correction, there are more than fifty
cases Of scuryy in that institution due
to lack Of proper nourishment. The
new superintendent has directed that
more vegetables be given the prisoners.
Prof Henry Wingate, Of Chaptieo,
who is on a visit to his old friend and
pupil, Mr., T Lee Mattingly, was in town
Thursday last. His many friends were
truly glad to see Unpopular ex-Examl-
ner, and also to learn that his health is
better than it has been for sometime
past Enterprise.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

Entertaining conversation is not alone
dependent upon well-stored mind, q
ready wit or broad culture. 1t lays I'M
der contribution qualities of heart as
well as head, and should reveal sincerity,
sympathy and simplicity. We must feel
an interest in our subject before we can
inspire it, and enthusiasm is contagious
when it is sincere. It gives animation
to the face, vivacity to the manner, and
has a thought. compelling power that
aids fluency Of expression August La
dies Home Journal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Another Cold Winter
Is Coming

and we are prepared to make you com
Portable | have my store filled with
choice goods. The newest and latest
things in
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Picnic.

The Sunday School at Cedar Point M,
E, Church will hold their annual picnic
in the grove at the church on August g.
beginning at 3 o'clock p. IN. supper
will be served on the grounds at six
o'clock. Price for supper, 40 cents for
adults and for children half price. II
not fair, the first fair day. Refreshments
to be served on the grounds All arc
cordially invited. BY order Of Commit.
tee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02
Tournament, Entertainment and Ball at
River SPRING..

At230P. M sharp on Thursday, Au-
gust 9th, tho hosts OF River Springs
have announced tournament, open TO
all riders, the prize for the successful
knight being a pair OF elegant gold sleeve
buttons. The coronation OF the queen
and maids will take place prior to the
performance, which promptly begins at
$50, the royal party occupyiuga private
box to witness the entertainment, at the
conclusion of which the grand ball will
be opened by the Warner Orchestra. A
well-known vaudeville troupe of men
and women will furnish an enjoyable
entertainment The materials that were
used at Electric Park, Baltimore, on
July 4th will be displayed In decoratin g
the lawn, manipulated by the same ar
fist. In case of Indictment weather, the
affair viii be postponed till first fair day.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

In order TO make room for fall goods,
which will be bought in New York city,
l.. A Jones & Son arc selling at reduced
prices all Summer goods, such as La
dies oxfords, Lawns, Challies, Dimi-
tics, Organizes, &c. Don't wait until
they are closed out, as they must be sold.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

l.. A. Jones & Son have just received
direct from factory a full stock Of In.
fanss. Childrens, Misses, Youths and
Boys shoes They have also pretty
line 81 Ladies Shoes and Oxford5
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1900-08-02

A. A. Lawrence will close out his stock
of goods He is Offering great bargains
to turn his goods into money New
stock at low prices old stock and goods
out of season for little. Call and see.
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