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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Marnlng to Ihreshers.

The attention of the Commissioner
of Insurance has been called to the
alleged fact that many threshers are
violating the law under which ev-
cry person owning or operating steam
threshers are required to take out
eithera bond or an Identifying insur-
ance policy to the amount of $500.00
to secure the farmers for whom they
thrash against loss occasioned from
fires set from the machines.
Before farmers allow threshers to
begin they should inquire whether
the thresher has taken bond or pol
icy and, if he has not, to at once re-
port to this department My reason
for asking this will be seen from read
ing the last section of the law, which
reads as follows, to-wit:
"VIoLATIoN.-[S Section 3146] Any
person who shall fail to execute a
bond or take out and KEEP IN FORCE
the policy of insurance required in
the preceding section shall be deem
ed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof shall be fined not
less than :.one hundred (slOO) dollars
nor more than three hundred $4,000
dollars.''
Let threshers govern themselves
accordingly.
Respectfully,
O. S. BAsFoRD,
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Stops Hunting on sevey Lake.

Mrs. Alice Camp, present owner of
Sevey's lake, about twelve miles north
of this city, has decided to prohibit
hunting on or near the lake. She
claims that since the open season for
ducks commenced she has been put to
annoyance and financial loss by hunt
ers who have visited the premises re-
gardless of here objection. On the
night before the open season she was
annoyed by crowd of hunters under
the influence of liquor. On the fol-
lowing day she had horse frightened
at the shooting which ran into wire
fence, cutting the muscles of the
chest in bad shape. During the week
signs prohibiting shooting have been
put up only to be torn down by tres
passers. She sought legal advice and.
will take steps to protect her inter-
ests against all trespassers. 1t is
probable that hunting may be allowed
on the lake under restrictions, but
permission must be gained of the
owner.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
new BANK
NOW OPENS
Finances of Rapid City to be
Looked After by Four
Institutions.
II IS SUAp1UouSlY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT
Merchants Loan and Trust Com.
pany Starts Business Auspi-
ciously in Harney Block.

The Merchants Loan and Trust
company opened it's doors for business
in the Harvey block Wednesday morn-
ing. The first depositor was w. I'll.
Thompson and since then business
has been on the boom. j. s. Wire
field, deputy state bank examiner, was
in the city Tuesday and examined the
condition of the new bank, finding it
all right. The first check cashed was
for a bell hop in the Harney hotel.
The bank is one of the most sumptu-
ously equipped in the western part Of
the state, so far at least as furnish
ings and appointments are concerned.
1t will be conducted along conserve
tive lines, extending as many benefits
as conducive to good banking princi-
pies. This makes the fourth bank in
Rapid City, all of them doing good
business and excellently equipped to
look after the financial affairs of the
growing and prosperous community.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
The Market Active,

A letter from commission merchants
in Sioux City states that the market
opened active this week with $50 cars
of cattle on sale. Prices remained
strong. Prices quoted on grass range
and beef steers were $3.50 70 5.25,
with nothing strictly choice on sale;
beef cows and heifers. $500 to d. 90;
Gamers and cutters, 1925 to 300;
veals, S4.OO to 600; bulls, $3.50 to $3.50.
Good to choice feeders sold at $3.50
to 500; fair to good, $4.00 to 4.5O; 700
to 800 pound stockers, fair to good,
$3.50 to SIS; calves and yearlings,
$500 to 400. The traders in the
north end are having good business,
the country demand being strong, and
everything points to a good market
for next week. Stock heifers and
feeding cows selling at $3.50 to 1925;
demand strong.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
BRING SUMMER CAPITOL HERE
Black Hills Would Be an Attraction
to High Officials of the United
States Government.

There is report in circulation that
President Taft is contemplating es-
tablishing the summer capitol of the
United States in the west next year,
as he did in Beverly, Massachusetts,,
this year. If this is true, the Black
Hills is the logical and most appropri-
ate place. The climatic conditions
are suitable and the scenery and en-
vironment as ideal as could be asked.
The people at Pierre are much inter-
ested in the report and will doubtless
cooperate with Hills cities in bring
ing it about, those interested having
suggested the capitol near Pierre
lodge. The report should be investi-
gated and If there is anything to it,
the beauties of the Black Hills should
be extolled and invitations extended,
bringing the temporary capitol as
near Rapid City as possible. The re-
port, on first glance, appears absurd,
but there is really no reason why the
west should not be honored.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Weekly Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation data
from the records of local office, U. S.
Weather Bureau, Lakota building,
Rapid City, S. d., for the week end
ing Thursday, September II, 1909:
Highest temperature during week,
SO, on the 11th.
Lowest temperature during week,
Al. on the 18th.
Average daily temperature during
week, 81.
Normal daily temperature for the
week, go.
Average daily excess in temper.
ature during week, IL.
Average daily excess in temper.
ature since September lst, O.4.
Average daily excess in tempera-
ture since January 1st, O6.
Total precipitation Gn inches) dur.
ing week, trace.
Normal precipitation for week, O.37
Deficiency in precipitation for the
week, O.37.
Excess in precipitation since Sep
tember 1st, 0.76.
EXCESS in precipitation since Janu.
ary lst, l.36.
G. L. MITCHELL, Observer.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
May Commute Sentence.

=
A Deadwood dispatch dated Monday
stated that in all probability an eff
fort will be made there to have Gov.
ernor Vessey commute the sentence
of Charles Hayes, alias Bill Dunn, the
condemned murderer, to life impris-
onment. This Is indicated by the
growing sentiment against the inflic-
tion of capital punishment and also
by the fact that in this particular
case Hayes who killed Fred Samuel
son near Spcartish over year ago, is
showing decided signs of insanity.
Ever since he learned that the su-s
preme court had affirmed the judg-3
ment of the local circuit court which
pronounced a death sentence, Hayes
has been closely watched to prevent
his injuring himself. He has all along
believed that the supreme court would
grant him new trial, and since its
refusal to interfere has been despond-
ent and at times irrational in his talk.
Friends are now talking of circulate:
ing petition for clemency in his be-
half
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Cranberry Barn Burned.

The William Gambery barn, locat-
ed on Sixth street near the city hall,
was totally destroyed by fire at early
hour Wednesday morning. 1t was a
large frame structure which had stood
for many years and afforded excellent
fuel for the flames on account of the
material being dry and we'll seasoned.
There were no horses or other ami
mails in the barn, SO the only loss
aside from the structure Is a quantity.
of hay in the loft, a few pine fence
posts piled in proximity and an old
wagon which stood near the building
and belonged to Frank Mcmahon. The
building stood about twenty-five feet
from the city hall buildings. The
fire was noticed and the alarm sound
ed at shortly after 200 q. m. The.
building destroyed was discovered on
fire over four weeks ago by John
Leary and Miss Bessie Jones, who,
succeeded in quenching the fire be-
fare 1T passed beyond its incipiency.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
wa. Saved bv Hi. Dog. >.

Conaro Undace, a Spanish sheep
herder, was found late last week un-
conscious in the desert. He had been
out hunting coyotes and by some un-
accountable reason his gun was dis
charged accidentally, shattering his
leg. He lay helpless and alone for
four days. He had two dogs with
him and they remained close by his
side until the cries of searchers were
heard, when they followed the direc-
tion of the sound of voices and guided
the searchers to the spot where I'm
dace lay.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Militia as Police.

A dispatch from Pierre says: On
account of the undesirable citizens
who appear to be numerous in the
west this fall, arrangements have
been made by which the members of
Company B, of the State Guard, will
become a part of the police force Of
this city during the time of the Gas
Belt exposition and the registration
for Cheyenne River registration lands,
which will take up most of October.
This will give the city police suf-
ticient to handle any sized crowd
which may come for the registration.
Pierre is fortunate as being the only
point in the state which will have
cheap railway rates for the registra-
tion, as one fare for round trip rates
has been granted on all roads in the
state for the exposition, which occurs
during the registration.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
CAPITAL STOCK
IS INCREASED
Q
Location for Packing Plant to
be Decided on This
Afternoon.
FOURTEEN A0RE FAMILIES C0ME 10 RAPID CITY
Ra pid City Packing Company Stock
holders Hold Interesting Meet
ing on Monday Evening.

The stockholders of the Rapid City
Packing company held a meeting
Monday evening in the rooms of the
Business Mems club, at which time
the organization was made perma-
nent. 1t was thought advisable to
increase the capital stock from $685.
600 to $4,000. Practically the entire
amount that will be needed in start
ing the business is assured.
The articles of incorporation were
presented and approved by those pres
ent. The first board of directors is
composed of Ernest Schleuning, I. NJ.
Humphrey, Edward Stenger, Joseph
Joy, Charles Ham, G. p. Bennett and
e. e. Hill. Mr.. Ham is from Elk
Creek and Mr.. Stenger of Hermosa
The officers of the company will be
selected in few days.
The selection of site for the plant
was left to committee composed of
Ethan Allen, Charles Ham, G. P.
Bennett and Tom Sweeny. There are
several sites in view. One is a mile
from the city, on property purchased
by the Rapid City, Black Hills s.
Western road, northwest of the Ian
phere-H -Hinrich Co. Another is in
proximity to the Indian school on
land owned by Mr.. Bennett. Others
are properties owned by +. G. Feigel
below Maple avenue bridge; Frank
Lockhardt.near the smelter, and an
other on the johnson addition below
the gas plant.
AS soon as the site is chosen bids
for the construction of the necessary
buildings will be opened and the con-
tract awarded. Bids have been pre-
sented by Willis .Lippincott, Critten-
den g. Wentworth, South Dakota
Concrete Co., L. R. Ryther, Mulkey
B ros. and William Boyd.
The necessary papers have been re-
ceived from the secretary Of state
completing the organization.
The locating Of packing house
here means not only the expenditure
Of large amount of money in build
ings and equipment, but the bringing
to the city of fourteen families. In
order to conduct plant of the kind
it is necessary to have men expert
enced in all branches of the work, and
such men are not available here and
have to move to the city. The COM
pany will provide accommodations for
fourteen families by the erection of
five and six room residences near the
plant for their occupancy.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
FAR MlNcDALE NOTES.

Miss Hope Jennings has gone to her
claim.
Alfred Anderson visited this place
Sunday.
Carl Larson was Farmingdale Wis
itor last Sunday.
Harry Hammerquist went to Rapid
City on Tuesday.
The new dwelling hous, of Tim
Hyde is now finished.
Saturday August Bollman went to
Sioux City with cattle.
Rev. Allen is building nice resi-
dence on his claim south of town.
d. d. Jones of Wall visited this
week with his brother north of town.
The Cauley residence was moved
Saturday by Hammerquist & Rodell.
Five cars Of sheep were shipped from
here to Chicago last Saturday by Abe
Otis.
Mesdames A. c. Jones, N. H. Tyner
and N. S. Fenton went to Rapid City
Saturday.
Fourteen pupils are attending the
Farmingdale school and many more
are expected soon.
John Ham and Alfred Anderson are
busy on the bridge across Dry creek,
southwest of town.
The ball game at Scenic last Friday
between the Farmingdale and Scenic
teams resulted in sore of 8 to 8 in
favor of Scenic.
A good program has been prepared
for the celebration of the Farming
dale Boosters club which takes place
on the 18th. A good crowd is expect.
ed If the weather is good.
Monday night Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
Knapp were attacked by severe Ill.
ness and Tuesday morning Mike Kip.
pis came to town after DIR. Smith
They were feeling much better when
the doctor left them.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17

This would be the city levy and to
it must be added the county levy of
l6 mills and the school levy of 1876
mills, making total levy for prop
erty holders in Rapid City of 55.5
mills on dollar. Last year the total
levy was 1873 mills, the increase this
would be 1872 mills on dollar or
1920 on a thousand.
The sum total of the taxable value
of the city this year is s1,338.5
Last year it was s1,271, 1000, showing
an increased value of 1867, $40. 1t cost
$19, ,662, ,276 exclusive of interest on old
bonds and amounts added to the
sinking fund.
The council last evening fixed the
tax levy for the year as follows: Cen
eral fund, 1872 mills; bonds, interest
and sinking fund, so; bridge, 20; IL
brary.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Corn Palace Next Week.

Mitchell's twelfth annual corn pal
ace opens Sept. q and closes Oct. 2.
The palace is considered one of the
best means of advertising the resourc.
es Of the state.
At its inception in 1892 the corn
palace was small building, but In
1905 new structure was erected at
q cost of $4,000.
The architectural design of the build
ing lends itself easily to decorating
and this is the unique way of display
ing corn In all sorts of designs and
fantastic patterns.
1t takes over 1900 bushels of corn
to cover the two sides OF the building,
and what is used for interior decora-
tion. The expense is borne by bust
ness men who create fund of S., 900
each year.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
For Catholic College.

Father O'Flaherty of Kimball has
been spending the past week purchas-
ing furniture for the new college at
Chamberlain. Owing to the amount
of work to be done, it is not probable
that the new school will be open un-
til some time next month. The new
school will be open to Catholic and
Protestant young men alike and a
special effort is being made to make
it one of the best schools in the west,
with a complete college course.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Good BUILDING
is DESIRED
School House for North Rapid
to be Spacious and Well
Ventilated.
WILL Be CREDIT TO ADDITION IN EVERY way
Plans for School Building in North
Rapid Are Submitted With a
Cost of $1,000.

The school board of the INDEPENDENT
district of Rapid City held meeting
Wednesday evening when plans were
submitted for the new school building
In North Rapid by Architect Wal
dron. The plans call for a building
3Ox64 feet, one story and basement
at a cost of $1,000. 1t is to contain
two large rooms with wide hall. The
bas ment will be arranged for heating
the building and for other purposes
which it may be desired A location
has not been definitely suggested, but
in all probability it will be the four
lots offered as donation by the North
Rapid Townsite Co.
AS the state law calls for the ap-
pointment of truant officer, the
matter was left to Supt. Blyman and
Pres. Donoho of the board to make
selection with power to pay not to
eexced S25 per month for such officer.
The law also calls for instruction in
music, which the board wishes to
comply with, so 1t was left to Supt.
Blyman and Messrs. LeMar and Crit
tenden to make inquiry relative to
the matter and report the result of
their finding at the next meeting. 1t
is the impression of the board that
an instructor should be secured who
can devote time to music and other
branches
Hans Graves presented bill of
sl6O for moving the Fourth ward
school building and the same was or
dered paid.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Send In the News.

The UNION would be pleased to
print church announcements and
would esteem it favor if those in
charge would furnish same not later
than Thursday forenoon of each week.
An interesting column of church do
ings could be printed with the COOP
Grafton of those in possession of the
information.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
500 an Acre on wAtermelons.

Chris Ulmer, we'll known farmer
near Memo, is the watermelon king
of the state. He is at present mar
keting his crop, to which he devoted
considerable acreage this season.
From one acre he sold melons this
season to the value of S1OO, which
pays the price of the land about twice
over. Ulmer does not place his entire
reliance on melons, however, as he re-
Gently completed threshing $500
bushels of wheat and 5000 bushels of
oats and barley.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Pay Your Taxes Now.

Delinquent personal taxes must be
paid in the next two weeks, as after
October 1st the collection will be the
hands of Sheriff Hewett and fine of
sl.00 will be added with one per cent
penalty. On real estate the second
Monday in November is the limit,
and all unpaid taxes will be adver-
tised for sale in usual manner. In
order to redeem property then, tax
payers will have to pay the additional
expense of advertising and sale.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
John HanIon Is Dead.

John Hanlon died at his home in
Hermosa last Saturday and funeral
services were held Monday, conducted
by Rev. Father Straeton. He had re-
sided lin Hermosa many years. He
leaves two sons and three daughters
who, with the aged wife, will miss
him greatly. The daughters are Mrs.
Frank Avaut, Mrs. M. II. Ford, Mrs.
Bert McCrary, and the sons are Will
liam and Jerry Hanlon. Besides these
he leaves q grand children.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Wa. Apreeablv suro,ised.

Mrs. G. A. Marshall, who departed
Wednesday for Boise, Idaho, to spend
a year with her son Warner, was
agreeably surprised Monday evening.
The ladies of the Relief Corps, desir-
ing to pay her visit before her de-
parture, dropped in on her unan-
nounced and gave the lady a complete
surprise. A beautiful souvenir min
er's shovel was presented as a re-
minder of friends in Rapid City.
The intruders took with them
ice cream and cake. A pleasant
evening was spent by all. Mrs. Mar.
shall has a daughter residing near
Boise whom she expects see shortly
after her arrival.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17

Edward Christensen Of Keystone
was in the city Wednesday. He is
preparing to go to the Jackson noun
tains in Nevada where he has copper
mine interests, located near Winne-
nicca. The ore is said to be very rich,
running four per cent to the ton,
which is about double the usual value.
Reports state his ore valued at S25
per ton delivered at the shipping
point. A railroad is being extended
to the mine to facilitate shipping.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Died at Soldiers Home.

w. H. Whaley died at the Soldiers
Home at Hot Springs on Monday, and
Tuesday evening his remains were
brought to this city. The funeral
services were held Wednesday in
charge of the Masonic lodge Of which
he was a member. Deceased was an
early settler in South Dakota and for
many years lived on the Cheyenne riy-
er near Dakota city.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Shipped Cattle to Market.

Joe Burton of White. Owl was in
the city Saturday on his way to Un-
derwood where on Monday he shipped
two cars Of cattle to market.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Killed at Aberdeen.

Clement J. G. Daley, a former resi-
dent, was killed at Aberdeen on Tues
day, In railroad accident in which
six other persons were injured.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17

Two carloads Of buggies and wag-
ons were received this week by the
Rapid City Implement Co. from the
works Of Veile and John Deere.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17


for and paid out o f the water fund.
This amount, together with SIS, 400
derived from licenses and $40, 1000 from
water sales, it was estimated would
wipe out the street bonds of SIS, 900 in
three years and the old warrant in
debtedness in about.five years.
Working on this as basis, the levy
in the several funds was suggested as
follows:
1909 1908
Mills Mills
General fund 1872 8
Bond, interest and sink
ing fund 5 3
Bridge fund 2 2
Sinking fund 8 8
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
Lawrence County Taxes.

At a special meeting Of the county
commissioners for Lawrence county,
the tax levy for the coming year was
fixed. To meet the estimated run-
ming expenses of the county it was
found necessary to levy fifteen mills
on the dollar Of assessed valuation.
In addition to this there is levy Of
four mills for maintenance Of roads
and bridges which will not affect city
or town property. OF the console idat-s
ed levy of fifteen mills, four mills is
for the state levy and four for the
county general fund, the remainder
being divided into the special salary,
insane, S per cent interest and sink
ing funds.
The board also appointed Captain
f. w. Medbury of Deadwood and Geo.
H. Grace Of Lead to represent the
county at the Huron state fair.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17

e. c. Burch and wife Of Creston,
who had been in the city on business
q few days, returned home Tuesday.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17
state to Cet afo.4es.

IT, . : I
Governor Vessey has received mott
tication that the forest reserve fund
which will be due this state for the
sales Of timber last year will be 80, S
498.38 This will be divided between
the Black Hills reserve and the Sioux
reserve, that being included in the
Short Pine, Slim Butte and Cave,
Hills reserve, all in that county The
rest of the fund will be divided among
the Black Hills counties which are
within the forest reserve. Nearly
ten Thousand dollars of the fund will
go to the Black Hills reserve and
abouS eight hundred dollars will 60
to Harding county as its share.
Subscribe for the Black Hills UNION
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The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-09-17

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