The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-23

ter running his woIfship down Cot
tonwood, Grimley finally shot him.
The chase lasted three hours and
the wolf was a large one, measuring
about eight feet.-Buffalo Gap Re.
publican.
If you fail to read our "Pulpit
and Pew" column on the 9Th page
you miss something good.
Frank S. Rowson, age 81 years
died of pneumonia at Creston laat
Monday. He contracted a sevear
cold about two weeks ago which
later developed into pneumonia.
He leaves a wife to mourn his death.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the Methodist church in this CITY
this afternoon and interment made
in Mountain View cemetery.
Stock is said to be w%intering very
good thus far. In the south west
portion of the county the snow did
not all melt and with the colder
weather that has followed, freezing
the snow, stock has had some diff
cult in getting enough to eat. But
that area of country is said to be
small, and upon a whole stockmen
are well satisfied with the condi-
tions.-Hot Springs Star.
Treasurer Parson sold the perso-
nal effects Saturday of the man Jen-
nings who was killed at Camp Crook
last fall by Glenn Hansen. AS far
as heard he had no relatives and his
property reverted to the county to
apply to the expenses connected
with his burial. The property con-
sisted Of a horse, saddle. bride
spurs, etc.-Belle Fourche Bee.
Unofficial reports from Washing
ton bring the information that the
genial Jim Barber has been appoint
ed postmaster at Rapid City for
another four-year term. THE UNION
is glad to be able to make the an
nouncement, forif faithful, efficient
and courteous service count for any,
thing Jim Barber was entitled to a
disappointment. All the patrons Of
the office will rejoice with him.
Robert V. Carr came down from
Whitewood Tuesday evening to de-
liver o consignment of his Black
Hills Ballads. The UNION acknowl-
lodges the receipt of a copy of the
: book. Its contents are creamy,
Egood-the sentiment that appeal
straight to the heart Of the reader.
Bob is disposing Of a lot Of his books
here, the price 81 ST. SO for the Bal
lads alone, or $500 for the Ballads
and Carr's magazine for one year.
Mrs. Edmund'Smith and children
were Sunday evening passengers
for Central City, Neb,, where they
will visit relatives for a few days
before proceeding to their new home
at Valdez in the Alaskan country.
Mr.. Smith left for the Alaska town
Wednesday and will be associated
with Fred M. Brown, formerly OF
this city, in the practice Of law.
Mr.. Brown is doing well there and
Ed. will step into a good thing
right from the start. The UNION
regrets losing Mr.. Smith and his es-
Unable family, but joins their many
friends in best wishes for their well
fare and happiness. OF course THE
UNION follows them to their new
home and Mr.. Smith has promised
to write something for publication
after he gets through and is located.
The genial Ed. and his estimable
wife and family have spent many
years in Rapid City and their de-
parture is the source of general re-
gret.
The world has lately noted the hun
dredth anniversaries Of the birth of
Balzac, Hugo and Dumas. The follow
ing are not far distant: Emerson, 1908;
Bulwer-Lytton, 1908; Beaconsfeld,
1904 H%awtnorne, 1904; Whittier, 1907;
Longfellow. 1907; Tennyson, 1909;
Thackeray, 1911; Dickens, 1912.