Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-23
LOCALS OF INTEREST

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Brother Stoner, of the bright and
newsy Highmore Herald, is, in. the
city on matters before the U. S. land
office.
Fair weather today and not much
change in temperature is promised by
the weather man. Light and scattered
showers are reported over South
Dakota.
The local bar is largely represented
at Fort Pierre. Judge Boucher is hold
ing term of the circuit there, and
many cases of Importance are upon the
docket for trial.
Hon. George Rice of Flandreau was
in the city yesterday. He, is one of the
brightest lawyers in this state, and
cape to Pierre to argue motion be
fore the supreme court
John Il. Lockhart is offering some
choice farms at bargain counter prices
and, if your are interested, it will re-
pay you to inquire into the lands that
are upon his special list.
Max j. Kehr, of the Palace Livery,
is certainly driving some stylish horses.
He has eight span of driving horses
that can hardly be eqnaled in the state
Teen, too, his horses are there and
back the same day.
Engineer of Appraisals G. G. Witt
of the South Dakota railways, is in
Pierre, to attend the meeting Of the
assessment board of the state, which
is in session to equalize the taxes of
the railways of the state.
Throughout Stanley county local
rains have kept crops growing nicely,
and all cereals are reported to be at
their best, with the first harvests now
on. Corn land flax at the present time
promise to be the best crop of these
grains which the fertile Missouri val
ley has produced.
OF course, you will see the, adver
tisement of the Capital Furniture
Store. On display in this store is a
large assortment of the finest and best
goods manufactured. They carry in
stock every article know to the trade
and will be pleased to have you call
and note the display of goods.
G. II. Anderson, having in charge the
matter of securing attractions for the
Gas Belt Exposition, has about finished
his work in that line. The Free Press
feels safe in stating it's reputation as a
prophet, that he will have the biggest
and best list of attractive and pleasing
features ever put on in any city in this
state.
The rains, local in nature, which
have fallen upon this section of the
state, have freshened vegetation up
generally, and crop conditions are
much better than a week ago. Wheat
which has not got too far along in
maturity promises WE'LL Farmers in
Hughes and Snlly counties estimate
that the yield will not fall below six
teen bushels. The growth of corn has
in manner been interfered with and
the cropi is in splendid condition.
In the Free Press today appears the
financial statement of the National
Bank of Commerce, made to the
comptroller Of the currency, at Wash
ington, d. G. The statement shows
that the National Bank of Commerce,
long recognized among the leading
monetary institutions of South Da-
kota, is fast growing stronger with
each succeeding statement. The sum
placed there on deposit is exception
ally large for this time in the year.
The amount of cash on hand is also
very large.
Extensive improvements are being
made to the local telephone system,
and in addition the Great Western
Telephone company is constructing a
copper line direct from Pierre to Onida.
F.B howe, manager of the company,
stated that his company expects to
construct about 500 miles OF new tele-
phone lines before the close of the pre-
sent season. Onida will be made one
of the principal offices on the system.
The reception held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Eager in honor of
Miss Otfstad on Monday evening was
not only success but was enjoyed by
all guests. Miss Mallory presided at
the piano, Miss Sheppard sang to the
satisfaction of her many friends, "Be-
loved 1t is Morn" Miss Anne Billing
hurst gave a reading which added
spice to the occasion; Miss Anding
sang "a Winter Lullaby" and the pro-
gram closed with piano selection by
Miss Holmes. Refreshments followed
and the remainder Of the evening was
passed in an informal manner.
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