Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-12-16
DR.. H, B. Martin of Harrold, was in

is home for a short visit.
Mrs. Nellie Leach of Canning, was
shopping IN the city yesterday.
Attorney A. A. Chamberlain, was an
arrival from Huron Tuesday.
Fred Mix came down from Aberdeen
Tuesday on a short business visit.
The city schools close tomorrow for
the annual holiday vacation of two
weeks.
Mrs. Summerside entertained the
Dickens club at her home Monday eve
ming.
A daughter was born last week to
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. McNeal. colored
people.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. e. Sloat Of Gettys-
burg, passed Sunday with Pierre
friends.
Mrs. E. e. Root of Philip. under
went an operation at the hospital
last week.
Attorney G. w. Case of Watertown.
is in the city on matters before the
supreme court.
The members of the high school
will enjoy a banquet at the Hub cafe
this evening.
Carl Mathews came in from Van
Metre today on a combined business
and pleasure trip.
Attorneys Bromley and Bruell. of
Redfeld, were in the city Monday on
professional business.
Mrs. A. Z. Moore submitted to an
operation for the removal of her tonsils
at the hospital Tuesday.
Earl Pickinpaugh went to Midland
Sunday, where he has accepted a posi-
ton in a hardware store.
Mrs. Melitta Ruble was hostess to
the members of the Monday Musicale
at her home Monday evening.
A meeting of the state live stock
commission has been dalled for Tues
day, December 81 at Pierre.
Mrs. G. l.. Starr and daughter and
son, Mrs. Brown and Maurice Starr,
left Monday for Cody, Wyo.
Miss Helen Binford returned the
first of the week from a several weeks
visit at Clark. Brookings and Minnea-
polls.
Of the 1919 applicants for state and
first grade certificates at the last ex-
aminations 70 certificates were issued
of which 3 were state certificates, %
first, 27 second and Ia third grades.
The animal meeting of the A. F. and
A. NJ. was held Monday evening. Of
ficers for the year we're chosen as fol-
lows: NJ. G. Helm, w. M; Stanley
Stevenson, S. W.;D. W. Lyman, J.W.;
7. M. Taylor, Sec: B. j. Binford,
Treas.
The state educational department has
set dates upon which examinations will
be held during the ensuing year. These
dates are: Second third and primary
April 6 and 7, July 20 and 81 and Octo-
Der 26 and u; life and state certificates
February 24-28. August 81 and Septem.
Der 9.
The committee appointed by the
commercial club to look after the
wants" Of the poor for Christmas
will receive donations of clothing al
the city auditors Office not later
than Sunday. A large number about
the city are in need and are to be look
ed after.
The high school play 1.-THE Windmills
of Holland" presented at the Crane
Saturday evening was one of the hes
local talent plays ever presented. Tn,
play was given under the direction O
Miss Lukken and Rev. Russell, eacl
part being ably handled by the students
Music was furnished by the high schoo
orchestra.
The Island of Regeneration picture,
shown at the Crystal last night proved
to be a great picture, the house being
completely packed. This was a Brad,
Blue Ribbon feature by the Vitagrapl
company. Next Wednesday is anothe
big production by the same company
"Hhe Chalice OF Courage" in 6 parts
One each week.
Fearing some foul play has befalle.
him, relatives Of Michael White wer,
in Pierre last week investigating hi
whereabouts. Witte, who is a rea
estate man, has been missing sine,
November A. He registered at tn
Locke hotel here on that date, payin;
his hotel bill, but leaving his grip ant
o%vercoat. Witte came here from
Iowa.
The Young Peoples Alliance of tn
Evangelical church held their seminar
NAL meeting at the home of Rev. Dex
hEimer Tuesday evening and a1ooto,