text: I «.»• ^r .- *S9»» tof.v«*w P*»J- 4 QilDDEN V R.V Heavy lr fa r*., .-. ..fCi|' /,•* *!&<*," A. "«I .»- I WANTED, Everybody to Trade with the CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. ifeim Brosi Arepositivelythe lowest priced hottae in .*• -Groceries, Provisions, Hour, Feed, Etc., I3ST THE CITY. We guarantee the Lowest Price on Everything. OUH CASH BASIS ALLOWS ITS TO XSO THIS. T^niu to Load in Low Prioes, D-A-X. E. T. MARSHALL, Blacksmith and Wheelwright, MUELLER & HANNAN, Druggists & Opticians DRUGS, STATIONER? and FIELD GLASSES. Prescriptions a Specialty. Open at all Hours, For Agricultural Implements, Such as Seeders, Plows and Harrows, J. WENKE Takes ttie I^eeLcL AND OMAHA BARB OTJR, SPECIALTY Hardware, Stoves and Tinware Faints, oils, glass, doors, sash, crockeiy, glassware, lamps, eto. COOPER AND SHEET IRON WORK ON SHORT NOTICE KEFFELER4- Has a Fine Stock of .AJSTD FOR THE SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE. Our new stock consists of a fine line of dress goods of the latest styles, jackets, shawls, wraps, etc., selected with great care. We also have, a nice line of furnish ing goods, and a large stock of CARPE3TS. iMsLin Street., Sfuxgis, Dak. STAR, BULLOCK & ECOLES, The Leading Dealers in HARDWARE 'Are^dwaye on deok with tho finest line of and Shelf Hardware, Awl BverytMng Usually Kept in a First-class Hardware Establishment. A Full Line of Glass and Queensware. Farm Machinery and Studebaker Wagons TI3ST SHOP HST OOnSTITEOTIOlSr. Bis Just Been Refitted and Remodeled. This house is strictly first-class in every particular. ON *3 t&S*. 0 ON THB! mtTR.OPBlA.2Sr Kpsrn^ I lir s ,. -W, ".. MONHEIM BROS. At Bank of Yoloan eomer.'™ Jmietton STURGIS DAKOTA. Having secured the services of the best horseshoer and wheelwright in the Black Hills, and having the best and most modern facilities, I am prepared to do better work on short notice and for less money than anyone in Sturgis. VOLUME 2, NO. 18. STURGIS, DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 1888. We know it and feel proud of it. To that end we bend all our efforts, and the result will be a complete line of men's and women's clothing. Potter & Hines, Hen Hive, Sturgis and Rapid. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. Blue ribbon beer at Amnion's! Fresh buns and bread at the Globe bakery. Wm. L. Ball, Peoria, Illinois, was in town Monday on a visit. W. B. Stebbins spent Monday in this city on business matters. Milwaukee beer, fresh tapped, 6 cents a glass at Fritz Ammon's. Chris Lantz, Deadwood, autographed at the Sheridan on Monday. Major Roche telegraphs that he will pay at the post on Saturday. You can get a pound of good candy for 25 cents at the Variety store. M. O. Campbell, Lead City, registered at Landlord Scollard's on Friday. Go to the Globe bakery for anything and everything in the baker's line. And don't you forget that you can get the best smoke at the Variety store. J. J. Bloxen, of Grand Rapids, Mich., was a stranger taking in Sturgis on Monday. The boss beer in the town, 5 cents a glass, and the finest lunches, at the Star Beer hall. Customers can always be furnished with fresh bread, buns, and cakes at the Globe bakery. Thirty-one lead City people domiciled at the Sheridan house on Thursday on their way to Rapid City. B. F. Fowler, the Sundance legal light, was in town Monday on business pertaining to his profession. The first real rain storm of the season visited Sturgis Monday. It did a great deal of good, but nothing. Parties desiring to sell real estate can advertise the same all over the United States by applying to W. C. Buderus. Hon. Eben W. Martin, wife and family, dined at the Commercial Monday noon on their way to the Hot Springs. J. J. Kepnerger and wife, of Bare Butte, were in town Monday laying in their household supplies. "A dry time down in the valley," so says Mr. H. Little Claude Schnell, who has been so long a sufferer from a complication of diseases, is slowly convalescing, he now being able to sit up a short time each day. A. G. Smith, of Lead, grand master of Dakota, I. O. O. F., accompanied by his wife, passed through Sturgis Thursday on his way to the Odd Fellows' celebration at Rapid City. The little village of Buffalo Gap a year ago floated $6,000 worth of bonds with perfect ease, receiving $5,009 for them. Why is it the city of Sturgis cannot float $8,000 worth without a large discount—less than par? Wherein the difficulty? Owing to a misunderstanding on our part, last week we stated that Mr. Henry Wyttenbach had decided to run for Alderman in the second ward. Wyttenbach desires everyone to distinctly understand that he is not a candidate in any sense of the word. Joseph toward and William Merrill. The well-known contractors and builders, have united their forces and are now trotting in double harness. They are now prepared to do everything in their line at prices that defy competition. All work guaranteed. Three pounds of good Japanese tea for $1.00, at SPAEKS & AXJEN'S. Grabill, the photographer, wishes his Sturgis patrons to bear in mind the fact that he is in his Sturgis gallery on Mondays and Tuesdays only, of each week. Anyone desiring to avail themselves of his services should prepare to call on him on those days. Sealed proposals for cavalry and artillery horses required by the department of Dakota will be received at Fort Meade until May 12. This department requires 133 horses for the cavalry service and 11 for artillery. Cavalry horses must weigh at least 950 pounds, and artillery from 900 to 1,200. Each proposal must be in triplicate and accompanied by guarantee signed by two responsible persons. Further particulars will be immediately called for. HUDSON SPRING STOCK. Enthusiastic over it knows no bounds. It pleases everybody, most of the Exclamations Greet the Earth, And all are eager to proclaim the fact that the QUALITY, STYLES AND PRICES HAVE NO EQUAL. DRY GOODS, CARPETS, AND FURNISHINGS. ING GOODS Or finishing in our line. We know that we can satisfy you. We will treat you cordially, and permit you to make a critical examination of our stock and comparison of prices before buying. In addition to our usual line, we shall open within a few days CLOTHING Lemons 30c. per dozen and fine California oranges 50c., at H. A. Achenbach's, the oldest stand in town. As good tea for 50 cents per pound as others sell for 75 cents, at SPARKS & ALLEN'S. Fritz has the best beer in town. Hon. C. C. Polk spent Saturday in Deadwood on legal business. A. C. Tippie is spending a week at the Fall River county hot spas. R. D. Kelly was in town on Wednesday last, "rustling" for the Pioneer. Cleaf out your back yards and alleys. Don't wait for the cholera to clean you out. N. H. Loop has rented his residence to Edward Houston, who moved into it Monday. The city council will order operations begun on the new city hall, it is said, this week. The Francis block is under cover, the carpenters now being busy with the cornice. Several citizens have been busy planting trees the past week, ground their residences. Col. W. R. Steele, of Deadwood, passed through Sturgis Sunday afternoon on his way east. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wiegand returned to their home in this city, from Rapid, Saturday morning. George E. Bailey, of Rapid, was in town on financial business Monday. He did not fall through any bridge this time. George Halley is prepared to do plastering, chimney, and building and stone foundation work. Contracts promptly attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed. W. H. Seward and A. McBelh, of Spearfish, came down to Scoop on a pleasure and business trip combined, Saturday. They tried Up at the Commercial, the Erie will arrive in Chicago, so say the manufacturers. The fire engine will be placed on the same car and forwarded immediately to Stuttgart. At the meeting of the M. E. Ministerial association at Hot Springs this week, Rev. E. C. Warren delivered an address on "The Sermon—Its Preparation and Delivery." Rev. J. W. Dobson "came" from Deadwood to Scoop Monday, and took the afternoon train for Buffalo Gap. He went down to attend the Methodist ministers' meeting at Hot Springs. Delegates returning from the celebration at Rapid City on Thursday last say Rapid is a good town, but it would look a little better if the streets were just a trifle cleaner. A word to the wise, etc. The next thing in order is the organization of a fire engine company. J. G. Wenke and a few more of the heavy men find strong pullers have the formation of it in hand and will put it through successfully. A nice, little wet snowstorm called at Sturgis Saturday morning and remained in the city all day. It did a world of good, in wotting the ground and giving the planted grain and grass a thorough soaking. Mr. Cy Hawkins purchased four lots on Thursday in Polk's addition, and intends to erect a residence for himself and family immediately. The cost of the building will be $1,500. And thus the good work goes on. Rev. W. A. Echols, the recently appointed pastor of the Presbyterian church, preached to a Sturgis audience for the first time on Sunday morning. The house was well filled and the audience highly pleased with the discourse and delivery of the new clergyman. M. W. Campbell, an Employe of the F., E. & M. V. company, connected with the construction department, or more particularly the right-of-way corps, passed through Sturgis on Sunday last. When interviewed concerning the future of the railroad, he said that nothing was known at present, positively there might be no building whatever, and to the contrary, there might be a great deal on the fact that he rather inclined to the latter. He evidently was satisfactory. Call and see the half-mile running race which took place at Chad ran last Saturday between "Chico Bill" and a horse from Gordon was won by the former by the small distance of three feet. A good deal of money is said to have changed hands on the result of the race. —Advocate. Choice wines, liquors, and cigars at Fritz Ammon's. The bids for furnishing meat for the ensuing year to the post were opened on Thursday last, the following bids being made: J. C. Elsor, $7.50 Patterson, $7.21 Mahoney, $6.97 Wyttenbach, $6.97 O'Neill, $36.74 Woods, $6.43. The bid of Woods being the lowest, the contract was awarded him. Messrs. Bitney, Comstock, and Miller, while out on a small hunting trip, discovered a hole in the ground just back of the brick yard, and like true sportsmen immediately prospected it. After digging in about forty feet, they unearthed five young gray foxes about three weeks old, which they caged and brought into town. A good ending to the day's sport. J. H. Cale and George T. Payne have formed a co-part. In the partnership for the purpose of doing all kinds of plastering and stucco work. They are experienced workmen and will guarantee all they do. Their specialty is their stucco work, which they claim is far superior in every respect to ordinary plaster, aside from its quality and cheapness. When in need of anything of the kind, call on Cale & Payne. On Saturday, April 21, a car containing fourteen horses belonging to the Desparados bridge outfit, while en route from Missouri Valley to Glenrock, Wyoming, was discovered to be in flames near Cody, a small station sixty miles east of Chadron. After hard labor, the fire was extinguished, but not until eight of the horses had burned to death. The six remaining were in a bad condition, but the veterinary surgeon now attending the in thinks he can pull at least five of them through. It is thought the fire originated from sparks thrown from the engine. Yesterday's Rapid papers referring to the celebration of the 69th anniversary of Odd Fellows, seize the opportunity to testify to the high order of merit attained by the Sturgis City brass band. The band deserves all the tribute rendered, and is, without doubt, one of the best in the Hills. —Pioneer. The Pioneer should have said the best band, etc. Will that enterprising journal please accept the amendment? Travel between Deadwood and Sturgis has, according to hack drivers, picked up greatly in the last ten days. Seats are at a premium, and it is probable an increase of facilities will shortly prove necessary.—Pioneer. The above is true, and we would add that the travel is still increasing. KEFFELPR'S DANCE. General Invitation Extended—A Splendid Entertainment Guaranteed. John P. Keffeler will give a dance at his ranch in Bear Butte valley, seventeen miles from Sturgis, on Friday evening. May 11, to which he invites everybody and their friends. He has plenty of room can dance four sets, and will have the best music obtainable. Refreshments on all kinds, both solid and liquid, will be served. It is needless to remark that those attending will have a good time, as it is well known that at Mr. Koffel's parties no other had of a time is left. The initial service of the newly organized Episcopal society was held in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Every seat was occupied, and the audience by their close attention demonstrated their interest in, and appreciation of the exercises as a whole. Rev. Mr. VanDeerlin, the rector, preached an able and interesting discourse. The reverend gentleman has an easy, graceful and somewhat rapid delivery, speaking forcibly and to the point. We speak for him a liberal support and prophesy the unlimited success of the church under his administration. THE ADVERTISER'S new job press will be in this week, after which we will be able to do all kinds of job printing at the shortest possible notice. We lay the flattering union to our soul that this office can do the finest work of any office in the Hills, in that particular line. Try us once and we will prove it. A. H. B. OWMAN. Before you buy NEW AND ATTRACTIVE, As regards price and quality. The Episcopal Church. Agent First National Bank $TURGIS, DAKOTA. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Black Hills Plaster Hanson & Co. of and Plaster Paris, Land Plaster, Etc. Best turnouts in Sturgis, at the most reasonable prices. Attentive and careful drivers furnished when desired. Horses boarded by the day or week. Cole's old stand, Lazelle street, Sturgis, Dak "FT r' icaler in -v. n w ri ff r*?'i n v le 't.vf *»•'$ Mltdted.- Sturgis, Dakota WE LEAD, LET OTHERS DRIVE. Manning & Palmer, THE LEADING LIVERYMEN $3 PER ANNUM i. i. CHAD. FRANCIS, Vice President. DOES A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. Iron Pipes, Organs, Steam and Water Fittings, Mo.sej Packing, &c. Gun and Locksmith Sewing Machines Repaired, for U.S. Wind Engines and Pumps Co. Standards mping and general. Wind Mills, Seed Grinders, etc. E K E GZ buAi iiOT. COLI HACEES, Choice Wines and Liquors Milwaukee Reg Beer 25c per Quart. A -e i*t4 V!5 *"4. tm f. 'V 4 W. H. BOWMAN 9 /•*. i liild which Includes every variety of Building Material, such as Dimensions, Flooring, Sheeting, Shingles, Siding, Etc. Yards and Mill near Tilford, D. T. 'All Orders will Receive Prompt Attention. Iron, Wood and Chain Pumps A GEO. W. LADD, Finest Club Rooms In Sturgis City. FRITZ AMNION, Sturgis, Dak, per class 1. 