Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1904-03-10


The case of the death of Miss Rena
Nelson is developing into more of q
mystery than it was at first, although
several interesting points in the matter
have been discovered and disclosed
during the past few days. Sufficient
evidence has been gathered to give rise
to the idea that the Iowa woman is in
nocenU and that the deceased was re-
sponsible for her own DEATH This
opinion is the prevailing one now. 1t
is expected that the authorities will he
alb e to clear up the matter shortly.
The new Bonsey restaurant is open
to the public, and ii is neat attractive
place. There Sc ms to be little ri
valfy between some Of the restaurants
as is evidenced by the fact that meal
tickets went at a biz discount for one
day, being sold at LESS thans St."
The eating houses in Pierre are I'd
enough and sufficiently up to date aud
will have sufficient patronage to keep
them gong even if they charge full
legal rates"
Monday evening John Westlund's
numerous friends filled his home, COM
pletely surprf ing him, a taking
the lunch with them enjoyed very
pleasant evening. 1t was a birthday
anniversary affair, and the visitors
made the occasion one to be remem-
bered by presenting handsome silver
water pitcher to Mr.. WestlInd.
NJ. M. Smith with his wife and three
sons arrived this week from Dwight,
Neb., and will go out to live this year
on lands of A. G. Brink, in Dry Run.
Mr.. Smith and wife have been engaged
several years in school work. They in
tend to take homestead.
Hose G. No. 3 has arranged to give
the regular st. Patrck's dance Thurs
day, the 18th. The boys have several
ways Of expanding needed funds this
year and will appreciate the patronage
given them, besides giving all good
time
W. Ii. Checker has resigned his po-
sition at the the Binder & Borst hard
ware store where he has been the eff
cient manager The past two years. Mr..
Checker expects to engage in other
business in the city.
Chief Howard gave the flremen big
'feed' in Jim Monkhouses shooting
gallery this week Nick heartily ap-
pteciates the support and good work
Of the boys.
Mrs. Frank Lillibridge and Miss De-
Elite Lillibridge returned on Saturday
from Onida, Miss Lillibridge has been
sick fortnight or more and her moth
er was there taking care of her.
Deputy State Supt. Lang went down
to Mitchell to help in the work of pre-
pariug the educational exhibit for the
Worlds Fair.
Capt. Singer of Blunt who has been
having trouble with one Of his eyes
was here this week to consult with a
physician
W. NJ Lemquil and wife from Wa
hoo, AeO., have rented The .~undDer2
place, in Byron, and will also file on a
homestead
he late moderate wealth has made
river crossing dangerous. even foot
passengers have TO be exceedingly lu
tious.
Geo. Dixon who has bee in the II y
pilal several weeks returned to day To
his home in Canning.
Emmett Cole and wife have gone 4.
visit their daughter in Brow county.
Miss Vivi n IL lines, of Oaida, is a
guest he no ne oi f. LiiioriIge.
Judge and Mrs. Gatfy returned this
afternoon srom heir eastern trip.
DR.. Robinson was down to Miller OH
a business visit, returning to day.
he Gas Belt Land Co has estab-
lished branch office in Omaha.
II. r. Tarbell was down from Blunt
a couple of days this week
Secretary Berg returned to-day from
trip to Wisconsin.