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f" »ife v""" v v 1 1# 1 v !'(*i K THEODORE HIas. *""•"%, our winter stock of new packed S'J ws fj I -1e ,v*\ IiUTIiEB, President. W.JBANK STREET, Cashier WijSTBRN AM AND TRUST CO. Capital $250,000. PRINQPALOPFIOE3 STURGIS DIRSOTORS. H. Bofier, Gilbert Hut, Charles K. Latliun, Jacob W. Week*, of Detroit, Miohigan John O. Wenke, B. T. Huffman, P. M. Allen, Chan. C. Polk, W. Frank Street, of Storgis. 1 Transacts a General Banking Business. BUYS MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BONDS. FARM LOANSsLOWEST RATES GROCERIES Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish. We intend to continue selling 'goods cheaper than any other house in the Black Hills. We will swim but -jut in the soup. Let those houses that attempt to come down to our prices .ranember that the soup bowl is yawning wide to receive them. WE PAY SPOT CASH For our Ooods. We buy in large quantites and at bed-rock price*, therefore 4oii sell Cheaper than any other house in Heade county. We are in receipt •f California, Canned Goods And Batavia Canned Fruits, Berries and Vegetables, Batger's Preserves, jfams, and Jellies. Gordon & Dilworth Goods. jF'resli Eva/pora/ted. Hermits And Berries of all kinds. New Comb Honey, Haple Syrup, Bock Candy Drips, Palace Drips, New Orleans Molasses, Maple Sugar and vTresh B-u.o3s."w3n.eat Flour MEATS! Main Street, STURGIS. THE BEST OF ALL KINDS. .Oysters, Fish & Game. Keep all kinds of Country Produce on Hand. CHARLES H. MUELLER, Successor to Mueller & Hannan, Druggist and Optician DRUGS, STATIONERY and FIELD GLASSES. °rescriptions a Specialty. Open at all Hours. (Successors to H. Stein & Oo.) -JOBBERS AND DEALEB8 IN Drugs, Chemicals, Proprietaries, Paints, Etc. TOII-iHJT ARTIOLIBS AND SUNDRIES, Main Street, ... Sturgis. E. T. MARSHALL, blacksmith and Wheelwright, Back of Vuloan corner, on Junction Avenae. I an at the old stand ready to do wark for each and all. I have reduced prices greatly end with i» long experience and superior facilities can discount anyone in the Hills at any work in my line STURGIS DAKOTA. E. O. KNIGHT, Harness,Saddles,Bridles,Whips NETS, BLANKETS, DOLLARS, ETC., IMIgtirx Street, Sturgis, Baarfaottire anything in the harness line to order, on short notice. Repairing promptly done. A. H. BOWXAN, President. G. W. CoBNWKXi, Vice President. Manufacturers of and Dealers in ^ter Paris, Land Plaster, Etc, -—CORRESPONDENCE SOLIOXTHD.- •TfrZ'- FRESH AND Salted. W. W. STONE. W. N. Bownujr, Secretary J. T. FOTTSB, Treasurer. Black Hills Plaster Co. *„'.»' „.l,„ .*-»-*• .-*t, A" AN INTERESTING DOCUMENT. The following letter explains itself and will make interesting reading for many people in this section, notably W. 0. Bn derus and a few more like him: WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 24, 1889. Hon. O. C. MOODY. U. H. Senate, SIR:—Referring to office letter of the 3rd instant advising you that premption cash entries No. 074 of F. M. Allen and No. 798 of P. E. Sparks were suspended awaiting investigation and re port by a special agent, I have the hon or to inform you that a re-examinalion of the papers on file relating to said cases develops that the complaint upon which action upon them has been sus pended for over four years, is not of a definite and specific character but based upon hearsay evidence the order direct ing an investigation by a special agent has therefore been revoked and action will be taken on the final proofs submit ted. In connection with the above you are further advised that like action has been taken in the following cases which were referred to in the same complaint: W. F. Miller, Chas. Large, C. P. Mey er, C. F. Tracy, T. P. Roche, A. Cruik shnnk, W. H. Shaw, John F. Poss, Jas. Mcintosh, Maurice F. Reilloy, G. J. Ger main, Geo. Bailey, Gib. Stone, Charles J. Wilson, Henry Wyttenbach, Jas. A. Carney. Very Respectfully, LEWIS A. GROFF, Commissioner. These suspensions were brought about by W. C. Buderua who probably thought he could make something "on the side" by creating a little trouble. Fortunate ly for the people, however, Buderus does not count for much in Washington—nor anywhere else where he is known. PRESIDENT GARDNER, H. L. Loucks, president of the South Dakota Farmers' allianee, has been chosen president of the National alliance, and as a consequence has been com pelled to resign the first-mentioned office, the resignation to take effect on January 15. This move will place at the head of the South Dakota alliance Captain C. V. Gardner of Spring Yalley, this county, who was elected first vice president at the annual meeting last August. In closing his letter of resignation retiring-president Loucks says: I would have hesitated in tendering my resigna tion, did I not have the fullest confidence in the ability, sterling integrity and de votion to our principles of my successor. He has been tried thoroughly during our late campaign, apd no political ma chine will influence him. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. The first teachers' institute of Meade county convened in the public school building at Sturgis last Thursday and continued during the week. It was conducted by Prof. W. C. Bower, principal of the Central City schools. He was ably assisted by Prof. Geo. A, Fisher, principal of the Dead wood schools Misses Youmans and Cul bertson of the Spearfish State Normal school faculty, Miss Lulu Schell, county superintendent, and Dr. Bowman of Sturgis. The following is the enrollment of the institute: Sadie Westgate, Carrie MenaKh, Olive KnowlftH. May Piatt, Jtelle Tliurtell, Hcrtha Rollinrt, Francis Walton, May Chawc, Alice Robinson, Kittie Arthur, May Menagli, Julia Reilley, Ella Alice Cook. Guagie Sparks, Edith Cook, Lena Peterson, Delia Nichols,# Carrie Phillips", (icrtie Phillips, Nellie Hough, Alice Hough, n. A. Tyler, it. L. Sliarp, W. A.Cook, Win, Williams. Walter Ryan, McCoid. Lora Mayhew, DR. W. G. SMITH A. K. Reynolds. to The follqwing resolutions, to which the careful attention of the citizens of Meade county is invited, were unan imously adopted: Whereas, The first meeting of the ed ucational forces of Meade county has re sulted in a successful session of institute work therefore be it Resolved, First. That we recognize in the teachers' institute an efficient agency for the improvement of teachers in their profession and we know that the in structions which we have received at this institute, will be of much value to us in the practical work of the school room. Second. That we regard the absence of text-books and want of uniformity of the same in our public schools a serious detriment to the progress of the pupils, and we do recommend and advise the purchase of all text books and school supplies by the state to the end that the rich and poor, alike, be allowed the free use of the same under the care and supervision of the teacher. Third. That we heartily endorse the graduating system which provides for a prescribed and uniform course of study for all the common schools of the state, and we earnestly urge upon the state department of public instruction to pre pare a course of study especially adapted to rural schools to be accompanied by a manual containing suggestions and di rections for the teaching, government and classification of schools. Fourth. That we urge on patrons and school officers the great necessity of co operation with the teacher in the ad vancement of pupils in their school work. Fifth. That thoroughness in the work of elementary instruction is indispen sible in all educational methods, and that nothing should be deemed super fluous which imparts instruction to or wakens interest in the pupil. Sixth. That considering the remote ness of the Black Hills counties from the usual place of meeting of the State Teachers' association, we believe that the best educational interests of western Dakota would be promoted by the or ganization of a "Black Hills Teachers' association." "k UME 4, NO STURGIS (BLACK HILLS), SOUTH DAKOTA, JANUARY 2, 1890. $2 PER ANNUM Seventh. That we appreciate the cordial words of welcome tendered by Judge Charles C. Polk and the in terest he has manifested in the work of our profession. That we express also our heartfelt thanks to Prof. Geo. E. Bailey for his able lecture setting forth the responsi bility resting upon the teacher in pre paring boys and girls for citizenship in our new state. Eighth. That we express our high appreciation of the lecture on chemistry delivered by Dr. Headden of the school of mines, and for his interesting and in structive experiments on that branch of chemistry which treats of explosives. Ninth. That we extend our hearty thanks to the Sturgis male quartette for the music so well rendered and to the citizens of Sturgis for the interest so kindly manifested by them in the pro ceedings of our institute. Tenth. That wo extend our hearty thanks to Miss Schell, our worthy coun ty superintendent, for the zeal and efficiency which she has shown in school work and we hereby pledge to her onr hearty co-operation in her endeavors to increase the usefulness of the schools of the county. Eleventh. That we hereby express our enthusiastic appreciation of the labors of Conductor W. C. Bower and associate instructors, Misses Youmans, Schell, Culbertson, Prof. G. S. Fishsr and Dr. A. H. Bowman, and we tender them our hearty thanks for their able and efficient work. Twelfth. That a copy of these reso lutions be sent to each of the county newspapers for publication. R. L. SHARP, Chairman, BELLE TIIURTELL, GERTIE PHILLIPS, A. K. REYNOLDS, Committee. It must be distressingly quiet in busi ness circles at Douglas, Wyoming, judg ing from the mournful wail of the only surviving paper now published at the "Future Great." The newspaper men who removed their plants from that place almost three years since must have been endowed with better judgment, more dis cretion in "calling the turn" on the town thau the creature who yet remains. Although the thing referred to has never lost an opportunity to vilify those pub lishers who sought new locations—a( did more than seventy-five other business men—he is now parading the fact before the world that were it not for county printing and land office publications he could not keep his paper in existence. Consistency—sweet consistency. The teachers as well as the tax-payers of Meade county can loa^ratulate them selves on having for a county superin tendent such an indefatigable worker as Superintendent Schell. This lady la bored early and late, in season and out, to make the first institute of Meade county—and the first one held in the new state—a success. How well she succeeded the manifestations of delight upon the part of the teachers over the successful terminating of the work clear ly show^l. In obtaining Miss Schell as our county superintendent Meade county secured a jewel and one of whom it will be proud before her term of office has expired. H. W. Grady, editor of the Atlanta Constitution, the beau ideal of the new south, died in bis home city last week of pneumonia after a very short illness. In his death the south has lost a friend al most beyond replacing. The poor South. Davis and Grady. Both dead. One lived too long, the other died too soon. One a tearer down, the other a builder up. Surely Providence is myster ious in its actions. The Advocate of Oelriohs is in a hurry for Custer to get its insane asylum as it says the former town has several cases already fit for the incurable ward. This is the first intimation the ADVER TISER has had of the deplorable con dition of the editor of the Advocate, al though it has had its own private opin ion for some time. State Auditor Taylor has just closed up three wild cat insurance companies in Plankiaton. At present he is after the Citizens' Life association of Cherokee, Iowa, and says he will shut it from all business in South Dakota until it com plies with the law. Auditor Taylor means business. The first cold wave of the season struck the Hills on the 28th instant. The storm was predicted three days be fore its appearance by the weather bu reau in Washington but it failed to arrive on the schedule time. A gale and heavy storm gave the At lantic seaboard from Maine to Virginia a genuine taste of winter last week. A great deal of shipping was destroyed and numerous sailors last their lives. The thermometer was very low. The Dakota Ruralist, published at Aberdeen, has been sold to the Farmers' alliance, and will hereafter be a strictly alliance paper. Mr. Cummings, of the Black Hills, will probably assume editor ial management. Secretary Proctor has accepted a new design for our flag which will be hoisted for the first time by the government on July I, 1890. The design merely changes the arrangement of the' stars and adds on the four new ones. The mails from the east were delayed three hours on Sunday and Monday. Snow iy Nebraska was the cause. i'M 'V A Terrible Affliction. Of a truth misfortunes never come singly. Last week the ADVERTISER mentioned the fact of the death of the three children of H. A. Cox, formerly a. passenger conductor on this end of the F., E. & M. V., now living in Fremont. This week we are compelled to chronicle a sadder story still. After the death of the children the mind of the mother of Mrs. Cox gave away under the terrible strain and Mr. Cox was compelled to take her to an asylum. Immediately after this additional blow Mrs. Oox, wh® never had been very strong, broke down under the awful grief and succumbing to the grim destroyer crossed the dark river. Never have we been compelled to chronicle a chain of sadder or more ter rible calamities than this. Words sound empty when we attempt to oonvey to the quintuply-afflicted husband the sympathy of his friends in the Hills. All that can be done by them is to ex press themselves in language calculated to soothe the shattered heart of the hus band and father, but it must be void and meaningless to him at this time when life seems hardly worth the living. A Communication. STURGIS, S. D., Dec. 27, 1889. Editor ADVKHTIHEB. DEAR SIR—In a certain paper of last week I noticed a local speaking of the marriage of my daughter to Joseph Achenbach as a "run-away" match. I would state that it was no such a thing, but instead was nothing more nor less than a genuine case of kidnapping. My daughter is only fifteen years of age while the bridegroom is nearly thirty. He, in conjunction with some of his friends, conspired to get the girl away from home and marry her before either her mother or myself could pre vent it. A year ago he tried the same thing but I stopped him, and every priest and justice of the peace knew of my opposition to the match. Notwithstanding this a peace officer low and mean enough to perform the work was obtained in this city and he, under the cover of darkness, sneaked into the house into which my daughter bad been decoyed and performed the ceremony. He is an officer sworn to uphold the law but in this instance he broke it. If he can be held answerable for this work he should be punished to the fullest extent possible. He and everyone connected with the business have proven themselves base, treacherous and unfit to receive the confidence of anyone. These are facte and I can prove them. Yours etc., ARDLE HANLAN. Christmas. Exceedingly pleasant exercises were held at all the churches in Sturgis on Christmas Eve. At the Methodist churah an elaborate program had been prepared and was presented to a very large audience. The children were re membered by gifts dispensed from an elaborate Christmas tree and the juve niles must have enjoyed the celebration, judging from the many expressions of delight escaping them. At the Presbyterian church an inno vation was introduced consisting of an imitation snow house, from the win dows of which old Santa Claus dispensed his presents to the children. The chil dren were invited to the church late in the afternoon and allowed to romp and play to their, hearts content. After partaking of refreshments old Santa made his appearance and amid a verit able storm of youthful huzzas distrib uted his wealth to all. The party broke up late in the evening. The innovation was a success in every way. At the Catholic church the Benedict ine sisters of St. Martin's academy held appropriate exercises and pleased the little ones connected with that denomi nation by distributing presents from a heavily loaded tree. The little ones of this city fared well —as did also those children of larger growth, who still have in a deep corner of their hearts a quiet yearning for the jolly Christmas-tide. The "La Grippe," the new influenea, has at last found a foot-hold in the Hills. Over a score of cases are reported as ex isting in Lead City as are also a few in Dead wood. Only one case has been brought to the attention of the public is' this city and it is doubtful if that is genuine case of the fashionable "La Grippe." Take oare of yourselvee people. Watch your throat, eyes and nose, and be prepared to go to bed the moment the "grippe" takes hold of you. Mrs. Mattie Davis of Fremont, form erly Miss Mattie Dagg of this city, ar rived on Tuesday for a holiday visit with relatives and friends. Frank Brown, accompanied' by Miss Kate Vaughan, came down from White wood Monday .evening to attend the Martin concert. The best canned goods, preserved fruits and choicest teas on the market are found at the store of Arnold & Meyer'a. S. H. Martin, chairman of the county board, came in town Sunday for a ooffin for the child of a rancher living neor him, that died of diphtheria. CAPITAL $50,000. 0FFI0EB8. H. E. Bailey, Pres. D. A. McPherson, T.P. J. J. Davenport, Cashier. H. E. Perkins, Ass't cashier. Stoves Q, V, We will send all First National Bank, STURGIS, DAKOTA. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Interest Fetid, on Time Deposits. Do Yotjl Want to a. Loan^ -OAXilj ON- WESTERN DAKOTA LOAN & TRUST C& Before making arrangements elsewhere. They will make yon a loan on the best terms to be had. Mo delay. Money on band. Be Svire and 0M Tiiern, Syndicate Block, Deadwood, Dak. S. Iff. UOUGHTON, Sec. £9^~Abutracts famished and guaranteed..*££3 SHERIDAN HOUSE JOHN SCOLLARD, Prop. A Home for Everybody HEADQUARTERS FOR DEADWOOD HACKS. Free 'BULS to emtiL From all Trains Agents I First-Class Fire Ins. Companies Notarial Work and Conveyancing a Specialty. Land Office Business Attended to Promptly, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Sturgis, Dakota H. 0. ANDERSON, (Sooeeesor to J. G. Wenke,) ener ai FARM MACHINERY. Glidden and Omaha Barb Wire a Specialty WINDOW GLASS, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Building Paper, &c., &c. AYRES & WARDMAN HARDWARE AND IMIiining Su.pp)lies, DEADWOOD, DAKOTA V*M-iy Bubar.rjbp-rg to DBA.KE'B FREE postaae-PftM, AN* KLEIANT OJL-O'fH BOrNJD *?.0G '"^Tr* '*7?Y i —•-.••• .m—•••——— i MggftfV DAVENPORT & HOEHH,1 Loan and Investment Brokers. Farm Loans at Lowest Rates. 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