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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03

soon as the judge became acquaint-
ed with the object of the complain

soon as the judge became acQuaint-
| ed with the object of the complain
| ing witness.
I'm the McDougall case the Rapid
City complainant alleged that there
vas owing to him a certain amount
for the payment of which McDougall
had made him responsible. Nc
Dougall disputed the account and it
is very doubtful If the bill could be
recovered in civil action. He then
lesorted to the pretext that khe
goods had been obtained under false
pretenses and induced justice at
Rapid City to issue warrant. Most
of Thomas McDougall's friends urged
him to fight the case out in court
but he preferred to have the matter
settled without further parley and
paid the deputy sheriff who was sent
up here yesterday. the amount
claimed. McDougall did not skip
out nor did he have any intention of
skipping. He was not outside OF
Deadwood and Lead since the matter
was turned over to the Lawrence
county sheriff until the deputy
from Rapid City left for home IN
the Northwestern last evening.
From the above, it seems possible
that there might have existed mis-
understanding, but the hotel man
could hardly be blamed for maxi
Ing some attamn+ n pa+ III, ,>,,
IT he saw his chance of collecting
the same getting simmer as the
days went by.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
STAR BLOONlERs BEATEN.
Y. M. G. A. Pulls Out Ahead In
Holly Contested Game that
Goes Full is Innings.

1t was real mean Of the boys to do
it, but then you know somebody
said they couldn't beat that Star
|'Blcomer bunch Of transformers so it
was up to the Association aggrega-
ton Of ball tossers to make good
and they did, but only after fifteen
innings of baseball that kept the
crowd interested all the way. Only
one run separated the victor and
vanquished at the finish, but my
what time there was getting that
solitary tally over the home plate.
In the first place and also in sew
eral other places, one Hy Henry was
the storm center for the Star Bloom
ers. Now, lily" is not a young lady
even though the Bloomer folks are
billed as the "champeen" ladies'
team Of the world. ely" is a young
man and also real live ball player,
fact he was continually demonstrate
ing much to the discontinue ofthe
home folks. The backstop turned
out to be man too, and incidental
ly catcher who had the goods and
no mistake. Close investigation re-
vealed masculine performer in the
vicinity of second base and another
in the field and they all seemed to
know enough about the game to
make up for any deficiency in that
direction on the part OF the five
feminine members Of the team. But
friend "Hy" was the whole show. He
started in to play third base but
later found a larger field awaiting
him as pitcher when the locals got
rude and batted the young lady,
who started in to twirl for the
boomers out of the box and then
handed the same dose to her sue
cessor lily" had the speed and
kept Rapid City out Of the scoring
column up to the fifteenth inning,
when Steed got to first alive, and
later swiped the second sack with an
ease that apparently unnerved ely"
who after tanning Besner, allowed
Bob" Hurlbut to drop base hit
over first, on which Steed scored
from second. Some people were
heard to remark that the willy In
dian didn't come within a mile Il
third on the trip to the plate but the
umpire, not being gifted with more
than one pair of eyes, had that pair
rlveted on Mr.. Hurlbut's career to
first base and failed to notice any
thing wrong on the other side of the
diamond, so the run counted and the
/ game was over. Theother runs
made by the Y. M. c. A. were most OF
them earned ones. Holly getting two
and Wood the other on three base
nash followed by single.
Fer the Blcomers. Mr.. Henry, all
alo,ind performer. was the principal
'ctcr in the batting as we'll as the
fielding line. He put the ball over
he canvas fence around the pasture
or home run in the fourth scor-
M the baserunner ahead OF him
/ The Boomers other tally was al
so the result of his proves, a siz
1 cling line drive. coupled with a mic,
4 Fat error doing the business.
4 iBehren's pitching was the partlcu
larry bright spot in the work OF tn.
con
FL III and quite string .
:i s ssf'ssaal,ta Hnlly's work behind til,
j bat and that Of Gale e first vas al
= SO 81 the cOmMeniRbfe OsTt :
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
GETTING READY
FOR DEMOCRATS
COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO
LOOK AFTER NECESSARY
ARRANGEMENTS.
Thirty Business Men Chosen to Re
ccivc Dclegatcs-Another Meet
ing Tonight.

A meeting was held at the Bus
mess Mems club last Friday evening
for the purpose of going into the mat
ter of properly receiving and caring
for the delegates to the state demo
cratic convention, which meets in
this city July 14th. A number of
the local business men thought 1t
best to form some definite plans re-
garding the entertainment of the
visitors during their stay in Rapid
with the idea Of making it as enjoy
as possible for them, and the meet
ing Friday evening Wa scaled ac-
cordingly. .... ....
j. P. McElroy, Jr., was made
chairman of the meeting and George
Mansfield secretary.
After short discussion of the
proposition before the meeting it was
decided to appoint a reception COM
mittee and this was done Other
committees were also appointed as
indicated below:
Reception Committee Harry
iWentzy, w. H. Tompkins, Levi Nc
Gee, Fred H. Rugg, w. F. Pascoe,
w w. Soule, P. B Mccarthy, 1 M.
Humphrey, G.. j. Buell., H. w.
Jones, Granville Jones, F. D. Bangs,
/. N. Barton, John j. Mcnamara,
F. l.. Alderman, F. N. Emrick,
Thos Sweeney, John Clover, Peter
Lemley, +. G.. Foster, Thos. Doud,
J. D. Patton, Peter Sweeney, H. w.
Hinrichs, John G. Haines, George
F. Schneider, James HALEY, F. j..
Mcmahon, Will Downie, G. S. Dor
Ohio.
Badges-Wm. H. Casey, w. H.
Burden, Fred Mccain.
Accomm odations-M Mrs. ]. B. Cos
sage, Eugene Bangs, Mrs. Bessie
Porterfield
Decoration and Arrangement of
Hale. A. Wiegand, Harry Wentzy
Frank Exline
Music-J. P. McElroy, Jr.
Another meeting is to be held in
the parlors of the Business Mems
club this evening when the various
committees are to make their re-
ports and other necessary business
transacted.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY.
Wall Is Preparing for Great Time
July 10th. Governor Crawford =.
To be PRINCIPAL Speaker,

To be Principal Speaker.
The citizens OF Wall, S. d., will
sitner spend Independence day qui-
ely at home, or take in the festiv-
ties at one of the neighboring burgs,
for there won't be much doing in the
home town tomorrw. But wait un-
til Friday, July 10th, and see what
the Wallites can do in the way of
celebrating. The 10th is the first
anniversary Of the founding of the
town and its residents are not go
iig to let that important event get
away from them without properly OBJ
serving the OCCASION
AS starter the enterprising pro-
meters Of the anniversary day pro-
gram have gained Governor Craw-
fordrs consent to make the princi-
pal address. The other speaker of
the day is to be the Hon. Granville
mes of this city. Regarding the
governors coming, the Wall Record
says:
The Record is lFeased to an
nounce that Governor Crawford has
accepted the invitation to address
TIE people here at the anniversary
celebration July 10th. This is good
news. There is probably no better
speaker in the state than Mr.. Craw-
ford, and the fact that he Is not on
ly governor, but is also the winner
in the hard fought contest for the
United States Senatorship, against
Senator Kiredge. adds greatly to
the interest that there will be to see
and hear him.
Other features Of the glad occa-
sion will be an expert exhibition of
broncho busting, with the well
known Frank Hart in the role of
principal buster. Only the most fe-
rocious and wild-eyed animals are
to be used to make the contest SUI
ficiently exhiliarating for the spec
tators.
A ball game between Wall and
Philip will be played in the after
noon. which is sure to lend some
fun to the doings, for Wall succeed
ed in trimming Philip last week by
a close score. Pony races, foot
races. a balloon ascention and tight
rope walking are other attractions
to claim the attention of the crowd
A couple of bands will furnish the
music and an orchestra has been Sc
cured for the benefit Of those who
s;.ay care to dance Yes, there will
be a hot time in Wall all day next
Friday. and in the evening too, &C
cording 10 the Indications.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
FIIsENlEN INVADE PACTOLA.
Jolly Crowd of Excursionists Filled
-Four Cars On Trip Over the
Crouch Line Sunday.

1t took four cars to hold all the
Rapid City firemen and their friends
who wanted to join the excursion to
Pactola last Sunday. There were
SO many excursionists on hand still
looking for places on board the train
when leaving time arrived that a
delay of nearly an hour ensued be-
the engineer to start for the hills.
The day was almost perfect and
the journey to Fire Chief McElroy's
summer home near Pactola was ac-
complished without incident, every
body enjoying the beautiful scenery
that lay spread out all around them.
The picnickers took along the grub
in capacious baskets, ad these came
in handy, when the owners arrived
at their destination, for it was time
to investigate the contents and not
moments time was lost in attend
ing to this most important and en-
joyable function.
After dinner some of the men
folks INDUCED in athletic contests of
various scrts, which were followed
by a ball game between the pactola
nine and a pickup aggregation from
Rapid City. The game was one
sided, the Pactola boys winning ,29-s
or thereabout, but it furnished plen-
ty of fun for the spectators who
rooted Loyalty and impartially.
The Woodman Band went along
and furnished music for the merry
makers in very enjoyable manner
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
A LARGE RECEPTION.
Over One Hundred Ladies Attend
Afternoon Function at Home
OfNrS. H. NJ. :JOl,nsnn

Afternoon Function at Home
ofMrs. H. N. johnson.
One Of the largest and most en-
joyable receptions held recently was
that at the home of Mrs. H. N.
Johnson, Tuesday afternoon, when
Mrs. johnson and Mrs. g. "A. Trow-
bridge entertained. Over one hun,
dred were in attendance during the
afternoon
Among those who assisted the
POSSESSES in receiving the guests
were Mesdames r.. H. Soule, ". n.
Price, Charles Brown, d. B.. In
gram and Miss Carrie Gift. Little
Ruth Ingram and Ruth Brooks at
tended the door.
During the afternoon the Misses
leila Soule, Sarah HALEY and
Laura Bower rendered several In.
strumental selections on the piano
The dining room was lastly ar
ranged for the serving OF refresh
ments, a task that fell to the lot OF
the following young ladies': Misses
blanche Chase, Sarah HALEY, Fran
ces HALEY, Marjorie Price, Leora
Lewis, Zelia soule, Helen Brown
Alice Pearl, Fanny Chase and Edith
Ingram.
The parlors and dining room were
prettily decorated in pink and white
roses, the ribbons used in festoon-
ing and even the favors being alike.
in the shades used.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
OWANKA STORE BURNS.
J. Il. Robbins Loses Three Thousand
Dollars When General Store
Goes Up in Flames,

Fire destroyed the general store
maintained; by ]. L. Robbins, at
Owanka, about thirty-four miles
from this city Monday evening, the
flames completely cutting the one
story building. The damage to the
property is placed at about three
thousand dollars. No insurance was
carried.
The story Of the fire as told by
Rollin Wilson, who had charg Of
the Owanka store for Mr.. Robbins,
indicates that the young man and a
companion who was sleeping in the
building with him when the blaze
started narrowly escaped being burn
ed to a-a.h. According to Wilson s
account his tirst intimation Of dan
ger can WREN ,sssd5s-is 81 - -
to the ccm where he and man
ass::sssss".syfii'ar 81:
conscious Of the threatening danger.
oWing to the pfenpf IsVal u HE
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
W0EDDED AN EAsTERNER.
Miss Gussie Gantz Formerly Res
ident of this City Becomes the
Bride of Frederick Clarkson.


ident of this City Becomes the
Bride of Frederick Clarkson.
The news of the wedding of Miss
Gussie GantZ, one of Rapid City's
well known young ladies. to Freder-
lick H. Clarkson of Cambridge, Mass,
was received with some surprise by
the many friends of the bride who
had not been made acquainted with
the near approach of the wedding,
but nevertheless they are much pleas
ed to learn of this happy termination
of a delightful courtship and wish
the young couple the best luck on
their voyage over matrimonial seas.
Mrs. Clarkson has been studying
music for some time at the New
England Conservatory Of Music in
Boston. Mr.. Clarkson is a rising
young business man of the Hub.
The wedding ceremony was held
last Wednesday morning and immed-
lately following, Mr.. an Mrs. Clark
son left for short honeymoon trip
among the White mountains.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
rescuers, they got to the open air

ASSSoSiot eASJ 6OI " LAC OPSu oAa
in good season.
The men had retired shortly af-
ter eight o'clock. and the fire was
noted an hour later. The rapid
advance of the flames made it i'm
possible to save much Of the con-
tents Of the doomed structure, but
the postoffice which occupied a cor
ner in the building was removed
safely, although somewhat scorched.
The absence of an adequate supply
OF water quickly put an end to any
hope of saving the store soon after
the fire had gained Roadway.
The cause of the conflagration is
unknown and its origin, further
than it started in the center Of the
burned building is shrouded in mys-
terry. Mr.. Robbins happene to be
an east bound passenger on the
Pierre line Monday evening and
left the train at Owanka only to
find the store in .snes.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
GET BOUQUETS GRATIS.
Rapid City w. G. T. U. s;uperintende
Distribution of Flowers To
Hotels, Cafes and tie Sick.

Hotels, Cafes and tie Sick.
Many persons in Rapid City who
dine at the hotels and estaurants,
found a pleasant surprise awaiting
them Tuesday evening in the shape
of little bouquets of sweet-smelling
flowers that were prepared and dis
tributed under the direction of the
local w. G. T. o., the day being
the anniversary Of what is known as
Flower Mission day.
Over five hundred of the little re-
membranes were given out and
quite a number. of larger bouquets
'ere also taken to those whose III
ness makes it impossible for them
go enjoy the beautiful blossoms in
the open air.
Little cards were attached to each
bouquet, bearing some passage from
the Scriptures, or quotations from
the great temperance advocate,
Frances e. Willard. Miss Rose
Bower had charge of the work, in
which she was assisted by corps
of young ladies, who gathered at
her home Tuesday afternoon to ar
arrange the flowers
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
CATTLE CAUSE DELAY.
Bunch OF Yearlings Block Progress
OF East-bound Passenger Near
Black Hawk Tuesday Eucninn

"A bunch OF yearlings got 1t into
their heads to cross the Northwest
ern right of way near Blackhawk
Tuesday evening just as the even
ing passenger due here shortly after
eight O'Clock happened along. The
result was disastrous to both train
and cattle, three OF the latter meet
ing with sudden taking off, the
body OF one managing to get under
the train. throwing the trucks be-
meath the mail car from the rails in
such manner that it took the train
men two hours to get matters
Strengthened out again.
las result OF the accident, sew
eral residents Of Deadwood who
were bound for points in the eastern
part of the state. missed connections
with the Pierre train leaving at $3.50
and were compelled to remain over
until Wednesday morning.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
SCHOOL OFFICIALS COMING.
County Superintendent Will b,
Here for Three Days Meeting
This Month.

Miss Estella Mcmahon, superin-
tendent OF schools in Pennington
county. has been advised by State
Superintendent H. A. Ustrud, that
the annual meeting of county super
intendents of schools is to be held
in Rapid City this year.
The dates as now set are Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, July %.
% and "a. The state laws govern
ing the schools are to be discussed
among other things and needed legis-
lation recommended.
1t is expected that fifty-three. the
entire number Of county superin-
tendents will be present at the meet
ings in this city. OF the fiftylthree
Eighteen are women.
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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
WAssEN THE VICTOR.
Takes Two Falls Out of Three from
Chris Oleson at Derthick's
AVlnro Hnnco

The crowd that turned out to see
the wrestling match between Oscar
Wassem, of st. Louis, and Chris Ole
son, Of Tacoma, was rather small
one, but 1t nevertheless enjoyed the
work Of the two gladiators and ap-
peared to appreciate the finer points
OF the game as exempHfed by their
clever work on the mat.
Wassem succeeded in downing
his opponent twice, taking the first
and third buuty-g ftsz~-ebs,sst .tasrty
nhsfnndiCTteg ofr wrestling ous.Nsar oss
casion. The other one went to Ole
son ii thirteen minutes li s--s COS.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
PLEASED AUDIENCE,

Hiss Isabelle Boyd, Dramatic Reader
At the Congregational Church
Monday Evening.
1t wasn't very large audience
that greeted Miss Isabelle Boyd, the
elocutionist, at the Congregational
church Monday evening, but they
showed their appreciation of her
work in manner to make up some
what for the lack of larger num-
Der.
Selections from George Elliott,
Richard Harding Davis, and James
Whitcomb Riley were handled with
equal skill and brought their inter-
prefer many econiums.
AN enjoyable feature of the pro-
gram were the several numbers by
local talent. Among those who as
sisted in this respect were the Misses
Frances HALEY. Rose Bower, Mrs.
J. l.. Robbins and DR.. F. w. Minty.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
COMMISSIONERS
HARD At WORK.
SESSION OPENED TUESDAY =
SALOON MEMS BONl,S ARE
APPROVED.
Hennepin Bridge Company Awarded
Contracts for New Structures
Over Rapid Greek.

The regular meeting of the coun.
W commissioners was opened last
Tuesday and commenced at once to
dispose OF the accumulated bust
ness. This is the first time the com.
missioners of the newly created
Fourth and Fifth districts have TAX
en- hand in the proceedings.
The binds of the following liquor
sellers in the county were inspected
and approved.
iRapid City-Joseph Deranleau,
Roy Ellerman, George R. Ellsworth,
Peter Sweeney, Schleuning & Co.,
Barker & Co., Pascoe Hotel Co., John
Inlay, P. B. Mccarthy. Tom Doud
ard John Clover.
Underworld. J. Roster and
Fritz Ammon
Will City-4Douglas easier and
Robert M. McNish.
Wall-Charles r. Harbour and w.
S. Babcock.
Wasta-B. F. Lipsus & Co., and
Scenic-Ab Jefferson.
D. G. Kicker.
The bonds Of the John Gund
Brewing Co., E. Schleuning & Co.,
and George R. Ellsworth, all whole
sale liquor dealers were also an
proved.
The contracts for two new bridges
one over Rapid Greek, on the In
dian School road and the other on
the road to the brick yard, were
awarded to the Hennepin Bridge Co.,
OF Minneapolis, Mimi, Wednesday
Two other bids were received, hut
the Hennepin peoples figure
($4,4O0O. got them the Job.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
NATIONALS TOO FAST.
Bloomer Team No. Two Springs ,
Little Surprise on the Y. Nj. @.
A Rows

A. Boys.
Well one game out of two from
road teams of the calibre Of the
Bloomer girls who hit town this
week isn't SO bad. OF course clean
up would have helped some, but 1t
wasn't there and we shall have to
try and forget yesterdays mix-up
with the Boston lJational assortment
of men, women and wigs and strive
for more laurels at later date.
Following Wednesdays fifteen in
ming contest, the second one showed
the locals up like bunch of school
boys, and at that the Nationals were
thought by many to be inferior to
the Stars, who lost out the day be-
fore. The nineteen to four score
showed startling form reversal
and might possibly worry Captain
Behrens il he didn't know the boys
were capable of playing air tight
ball with little practice. 1t must
have been the unusual sight of sew
eral Of the girls" on the other team,
who by the decision Of most of the
crowd were men, masquerading un-
der gigantic wigs The catcher and
pitcher were bona fide men and made
ro pretense Of being anything else.
incidentally the way they played
ball was good to behold, even II
the locals were made the victims Of
their skill. certain diminutive
young lady who answered to name
of Ruth on the score cards and held
down first sack like veteran was
also there with the goods whenever
called upon to perform
Gale occupied the box for Rapid
City during the first few innings and
found the going pretty rough. 1t
was not his fault altogether, for
costly errors were made behind him
that helped give the Nationals a
lead big enough to win the game
before it had progressed far. The
visitors scored three tallies in the
opening session, three more in the
third, and in the fifth got seven runs
across the plate.
Figge then went to the firing line
for awhile only to receive the treat
ment accorded Gale only in small
er dose. About this time someone
discovered Steed was pitcher and
he was given the hurting Job for
the balance Of the game and proved
quite successful.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
NORTH SIDE SOCIAL.
Residents in North Rapid Spend
Pleasant Evening with the
Nelson Family "Wednesday

Nelson Family Wednesday.
"a jolly company Of about fifty
North Rapid residents and some OF
their friends from this side Of the
creek gathered at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. N. M. Nelson, Wednesday
evening for a good time and no one
went away disappointed in that uar-
ticular at least.
A musical program was given IN
which the Messrs. Edlund, Miss
Rose Bower, Miss Laura Bower ana
Lillian Swinehart took part.
Before the social broke up some.
refreshments were served, which re-
solved itself into bountiful repast.
by the time it was all placed before
the appreciative guests. The affair
was the final social event under the
auspices of the North Rapid Sum
day school which will be suspended
until next fall. The past season has.
been quite successful under the man
agement Of Mrs. J. b. Gossage.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1908-07-03
LAWN SOCIAL TOMORROW
Dorcas Society of Congregational
Church Will Supervise Affair
On PurSOnare LAWN

A lawn party will be held tomor-
row afternoon and evening at the
Congregational parsonage The af-
fair is to be under the direction Of
The young ladies who constitute the
membership Of the Dorcas Society of
the Congregational Church.
A general invitation is extended to
any who may care to spend the after
noon or eevening of Independence
day with the society.