The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1901-02-22

MCGEE. It seems that a judgment
had been rendered against him and
he stated to certain parties that he
had sold his stock and had the long
green for it in his pocket. The
Judge ordered the judgment paid.
Then Mr.. Kimble put up plea that
he had lost the money while intoxi-
Gated, but this tale did not take
we'll. However, the recreant indi-
vidual was allowed to depart in
peace.
On Tuesday in this city Rev. ].
B. Kettle spoke the words which
joined for life Geo. G. Evans and
Miss Myrtle Pinkerton, both Of
Black Hawk. The wedding took
place at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
]. C. Crandall. The bride is the &C
complished daughter Of w. W. Pin
kerton and has many warm friends
and we'll wishers in this city. The
groom is young man Of sterling
worth and integrity, we'll known to
many Rapid City people. The
UNION joins many friends in wish
ing for the happy couple their full
share of the best things in life. Mr..
and Mrs. Evans will reside at Black
Hawk.
Walt Fosters house out at the foot
of Hangman's hill was totally de-
stroyed by fire about noon last FRI
day. Tho place was occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Mccarthy and
was pretty we'll on fire before the
blaze was discovered. Most of the
household effects were saved. The
fire originated from a defective fue.
Mr.. Foster carried $3.50 insurance
on the structure, which lessons his
loss very materially.
The Grand Army veterans, their
families and friends had an excellent
social time at the post rooms last
Friday night. A short but interest
ing program was rendered and re-
freshmerts we're served. It is the
intention of the old veterans to hold
similar gathering once a month
and the one for March bids fair to
be of unusual interest.
Geo. B. Cottle, formerly manager
Of the Black Hills Mercantile com
pany's wholesale grocery house in
this city, is now in the City of Mex
leo managing the National Metal
Co., at the snug salary of $4,000
year. He is married and seemingly
contented, from what he writes, ex-
cept for longing to return to the
Black Hills.
Well, the annual spring batch of
railroad rumors has commenced to
materialize and everything "will be
built this year without doubt. ;"
We hope SO, but until The UNION
sees something more substantial
than talk it is not inclined to devote
q great deal Of space to the PROPOSE
ton.
Spedon, the cartoonist, talked to
agood audience at Library hall last
Tuesday night. He is as good q
talker as he is an artist, and that is
saying q good deal. He is as good
- the best in his line and formed
one Of the most most meritorious
attractions yet put on by the local.
managers Of the lecture course here.
Senator Geo. P. Bennett, accom-.
panied by the balance Of the Black
Hills legislators and some from the
east side, took jaunt up to Mime
apolis and st. Paul last week to
prod up the business men Of the
twin cities on the east railroad
proposition. AS to results, time
will tell that part Of the tale.
The Blue Lead tunnel is now in
$50 feet. It takes about 1850 feet
to reach the copper ledge in the
Straeter claim, leaving 300 feet yet
to run. Il is estimated that this
work can be put through bv che