Black Hills National Bank (Rapid City, SD)

Episode Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Start Date
December 17, 1892
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota (44.081, -103.231)
Bank Type
national
Charter Number
3401

Metadata

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
35.0%
Date receivership started
1894-07-13
Date receivership terminated
1899-03-13
OCC cause of failure
Losses
Share of assets assessed as good
21.3%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
23.1%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
55.6%

Notes

Bank suspended Dec 1892 and resumed Feb 1893, then suspended again June 1894 and proceeded to liquidation/receivership.

Events (8)

1. October 23, 1885 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 17, 1892 Suspension
Cause Details
Directors suspended business December 17; article does not state specific trigger.
Newspaper Excerpt
the Black Hills National bank which suspended business Dec. 17 last
Source
newspapers
3. February 20, 1893 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
directors of the Black Hills National bank ... have decided to resume February 20th. The institution resumes business upon a solid financial footing and pays all depositors in full.
Source
newspapers
4. February 21, 1893 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
the Black Hills National bank ... which suspended Dec. 13, opened its doors today and paid all checks presented.
Source
newspapers
5. June 21, 1894 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Comptroller advised and bank examiner placed in charge after unsatisfactory report to the comptroller.
Newspaper Excerpt
the Black Hills National bank ... had suspended payment. A bank examiner was at once placed in charge.
Source
newspapers
6. June 22, 1894 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The doors of the Black Hills National bank were closed this morning by action of the directors, who decided to go into liquidation. The liabilities are stated to be $25,000, with assets sufficient to meet them.
Source
newspapers
7. July 13, 1894 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Major Rowley, Receiver the Black Hills National Bank, left Monday for Sioux Falls where he goes in the interest of the defunk bank.
Source
newspapers
8. July 13, 1894 Receivership
Source
historical_nic

Newspaper Articles (22)

Article from Waterbury Evening Democrat, January 2, 1893

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A GLANCE BACKWARD.

Review of the Many Important Happenings of 1892.

Heavy Business Failures, Startling Casualties and Horrible Crimes—Industrial, Political and Sporting Events, Disastrous Fires of the Year, Etc.

BUSINESS FAILURES.

THE MORE DISASTROUS ONES NOTED—BANKS GENERALLY.

Jan. 11—First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 23—First national bank of Downs, Kan.; $100,000. Jan. 25—Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29—Fall River county bank at Oelricks, S. D.; $30,000 Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa.; $60,000. Feb. 2—Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.; $150,000. Feb. 3—National bank of Silver City, and Feb. 4—Marcy, Geer & McCann's bank at Raton, N. M.; $800,000. First national bank of Deming, N. M. Feb. 6—Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000,000. Feb. 8—Merchants' bank of Moorehead, Minn.; $175,000. Feb. 26—Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1—Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21—Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24—American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15—Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27—Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn.; $1,000,000. May 25—People's bank of Sea Isle City, N. J. June 4—Platte Valley bank at Central City, Neb. June 25—First national bank at Erie, Kan., Nesha county; losses, $30,000. Sep. 2—Nebraska State bank, at Crete. Sep. 23—Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sep. 24—People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17—Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27—Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov. 5—Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30—Stone City bank, of Joliet, Ill., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (barb wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec. 6—Wholesale mercantile firm of Wilczinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss.; $400,000. Dec. 13—Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 13—Lipman & Co., jute merchants at Dundee, Scotland, failed for $1,250,000. Dec. 15—National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18—Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000.


Article from San Antonio Daily Light, January 2, 1893

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A GLANCE BACKWARD Review of the Many important Happenings of 1892 BUSINESS FAILURES. The More Disastrous Ones Noted-Banks Generally. Jan. 11. First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 23. First national bank of Downs, Kan.;$100,000 Jan. 25. Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29. Fall River coun-y bank at Oelricks, S. D.; $30,000. Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa: $60,000. Feb.2. Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.: $150,000. Feb. 3. National bank of Silver City, and First national bank of Deming, N.M. Feb. 6. Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000, 000. Feb. 8. Merchants' bank of Moorhead, Minn.: $175,000. Feb. 26. Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1. Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21. Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24. American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15. Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27. Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn; $1,000,000. May 25. People's bank of Sea Isle City, N.J. June 4. Platte Vally bank at Central City, Neb. June 25. First national bank at Erie, Kan., Nesha county; losses, $30,000. Sept. 2. Nebraska State bank at Creta. Sept. 23. Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sept. People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17. Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27. Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov 5. Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30. Stone City bank, of Joliet, III., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (bark wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec.6. Wholesole mercantile firm of Wilezinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss; $400,000. Dec. 13. Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 13. Lipman & Co., jute merchants at Dundee, Scotland, failed for $1,250,000. Dec. 15. National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18. Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000. CASUALITIES.


Article from Herald and News, January 5, 1893

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THE MORE DISASTROUS ONES NOTED—BANKS GENERALLY

Jan. 11—First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 20—First national bank of Downs, Kan.; $100,000. Jan. 25—Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29—Fall River county bank at Oelrichs, S. D.; $30,000 ... Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa.; $60,000. Feb. 2—Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.; $150,000. Feb. 3—National bank of Silver City, and Feb. 4—Marcy, Geer & McCann's bank at Raton, N. M.; $800,000 First national bank of Deming, N. M. Feb. 6—Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000,000. Feb. 8—Merchants' bank of Moorehead, Minn.; $175,000. Feb. 26—Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1—Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21—Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24—American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15—Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27—Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn.; $1,000,000. May 25—People's bank of Sea Isle City, N. J. June 4—Platte Valley bank at Central City, Neb. June 25—First national bank at Erie, Kan., Nesha county; losses, $30,000. Sep. 2—Nebraska State bank, at Crete. Sep. 23—Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sep. 24—People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17—Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27—Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov. 5—Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30—Stone City bank, of Joliet, Ill., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (barb wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec. 6—Wholesale mercantile firm of Wilczinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss.; $100,000. Dec. 13—Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 13—Lipman & Co., jute merchants at Dundee, Scotland, failed for $1,250,000. Dec. 15—National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18—Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000.


Article from People's Voice, January 6, 1893

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BUSINESS FAILURES. THE MORE DISASTROUS ONES NOTED—BANKS GENERALLY.

Jan. 11—First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 23—First national bank of Downs, Kan.; $100,000. Jan. 25—Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29—Fall River county bank at Oelricks, S. D.; $30,000 Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa.; $60,000. Feb. 2—Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.; $150,000. Feb. 3—National bank of Silver City, and Feb. 4—Marcy, Geer & McCann's bank at Raton, N. M.; $800,000 First national bank of Deming, N. M. Feb. 6—Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000,000. Feb. 8—Merchants' bank of Moorehead, Minn.; $175,000. Feb. 26—Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1—Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21—Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24—American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15—Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27—Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn.; $1,000,000. May 25—People's bank of Sea Isle City, N. J. June 4—Platte Valley bank at Central City, Neb. June 25—First national bank at Erie, Kan., Nesha county; losses, $30,000. Sep. 2—Nebraska State bank, at Crete. Sep. 23—Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sep. 24—People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17—Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27—Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov. 5—Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30—Stone City bank, of Joliet, Ill., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (barb wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec. 6—Wholesale mercantile firm of Wilczinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss.; $100,000. Dec. 13—Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 13—Lipman & Co., jute merchants at Dundee, Scotland, failed for $1,250,000. Dec. 15—National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18—Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000. Dec. 26—E. S. Corser, Minneapolis, real estate dealer; $1,000,000.


Article from Baxter Springs News, January 7, 1893

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BUSINESS FAILURES. THE MORE DISASTROUS ONES NOTED—BANKS GENERALLY.

Jan. 11—First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 23—First national bank of Downs, Kan.; $100,000. Jan. 25—Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29—Fall River county bank at Oelrichs, S. D.; $30,000 Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa.; $60,000. Feb. 2—Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.; $150,000. Feb. 3—National bank of Silver City, and Feb. 4—Marcy, Geer & McCann's bank at Raton, N. M.; $800,000. First national bank of Deming, N. M. Feb. 6—Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000,000. Feb. 8—Merchants' bank of Moorehead, Minn.; $175,000. Feb. 26—Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1—Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21—Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24—American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15—Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27—Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn.; $1,000,000. May 25—People's bank of Sea Isle City, N. J. June 4—Platte Valley bank at Central City, Neb. June 25—First national bank at Erie, Kan., Neosho county; losses, $30,000. Sep. 2—Nebraska State bank, at Crete. Sep. 23—Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sep. 24—People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17—Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27—Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov. 5—Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30—Stone City bank, of Joliet, Ill., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (barb wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec. 6—Wholesale mercantile firm of Wilczinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss.; $100,000. Dec. 13—Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 15—National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18—Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000. Dec. 26—E. S. Corser, Minneapolis, real estate dealer; $1,000,000.


Article from The Irish Standard, January 7, 1893

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A GLANCE BACKWARD.

Review of the Many Important Happenings of 1892.

Heavy Business Failures, Startling Casualties and Horrible Crimes—Industrial, Political and Sporting Events, Disastrous Fires of the Year, Etc.

BUSINESS FAILURES.

THE MORE DISASTROUS ONES NOTED—BANKS GENERALLY.

Jan. 11—First national bank, of Muncie, Pa. Jan. 23—First national bank of Downs, Kan.; $100,000. Jan. 25—Bank of Jefferson at Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jan. 29—Fall River county bank at Oelricks, S. D.; $30,000 Butler county bank at Chicora, Pa.; $60,000. Feb. 2—Commercial loan and savings bank at Kearney, Neb.; $150,000. Feb. 3—National bank of Silver City, and Feb. 4—Marcy, Geer & McCann's bank at Raton, N. M.; $800,000. First national bank of Deming, N. M. Feb. 6—Western Farm Mortgage Company at Denver; $1,000,000. Feb. 8—Merchants' bank of Moorehead, Minn.; $175,000. Feb. 26—Newmarket (N. H.) savings bank suspended; $191,000. Mar. 1—Lima (O.) national bank. Mar. 21—Painesville (O.) Savings and Loan Association bank. Mar. 24—American national bank of Birmingham, Ala. Apr. 15—Interstate national bank of New York. Apr. 27—Commercial bank of St. Paul, Minn.; $1,000,000. May 25—People's bank of Sea Isle City, N. J. June 4—Platte Valley bank at Central City, Neb. June 25—First national bank at Erie, Kan., Neosho county; losses, $30,000. Sep. 2—Nebraska State bank, at Crete. Sep. 23—Richmond (Me.) savings bank. Sep. 24—People's bank at Hope, Ark. Oct. 17—Two Nebraska state banks, one at Ainsworth, the other at Springview. Oct. 27—Hot Springs (Ark.) Valley bank (private); $80,000. Nov. 5—Continental bank at Kansas City, Mo. Nov. 30—Stone City bank, of Joliet, Ill., and Joliet Enterprise Co. (barb wire manufacturers); $1,000,000. Dec. 6—Wholesale mercantile firm of Wilozinski & Nelson at Greenville, Miss.; $400,000. Dec. 13—Black Hills national bank at Rapid City, S. D. Dec. 13—Lipman & Co., jute merchants at Dundee, Scotland, failed for $1,250,000. Dec. 15—National bank of Newton, Kan. Dec. 18—Wholesale grocery in Brooklyn, N. Y.; $400,000.


Article from The Anaconda Standard, February 19, 1893

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All Depositors Paid

RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 18.-At a direct. ors' meeting of the Black Hills National bank which suspended business Dec. 17. last. it was decided to resume Feb. 20. The institution resumes business upon a solid financial footing and pays all depositors in full.


Article from The Herald, February 19, 1893

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A Rehabilitated Bank

RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 18.-The directors of the Black Hills National bank, which suspended bueiness December 17th, have decided to resume February 20th. The institution resumes business upon a solid financial footing and pays all depositors in full.


Article from St. Paul Daily Globe, February 19, 1893

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Black Hills Bank to Resume

Special to the Globe. RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 18.-The stockholders of the Black Hills National bank, which suspended payment Dec. 17, today concluded arrangements to resume business Monday upon a sound financial basis, resuming business without rediscounts as bills payable and with ample funds to meet all demands. Henry E. Bailey was chosen president and Warren W. Price cashier.


Article from The Morning Call, February 19, 1893

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Will Resume Business

RAPID CITY. S. D., Feb.18.-The directors of the Black Hills National Bank, which suspended business on December 17 last, have decided to resume on February 20. The institution resumes business upon a solid financial footing and pays all its depositors in full.


Article from The Helena Independent, February 19, 1893

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will Pay Up and Resume

RAPID CITY, 8. D., Feb. 18.-The directors' meeting of the Black Hills National bank, which suspended business Feb. 17 last, decided to resume Feb. 20. The institution resumes business upon n solid financial footing and Days all depositors in full.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 19, 1893

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Depositors to Be Paid in Full. RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 18.-The directors' meeting of the Black Hills National bank, which suspended business on December 17 last, decided to resume on February 20. The institution resumes business upon a solid financial footing and pays all depositors in full.


Article from St. Paul Daily Globe, February 22, 1893

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Reorganized the Bank

RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 21.-The Black Hills National bank, of this city, which suspended Dec. 13, opened its doors today and paid all checks presented. The institution has reorganized upon a solid basis with a capital stock of $75,000. Very little money was withdrawn.


Article from The Helena Independent, June 22, 1894

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Black Hills Bank Suspends

WASHINGTON, June 21.-The compiroller of the currency was advised to-day that the Black Hills National bank, of Rapid City, 8. D., had suspended payment. A bank examiner was as once placed in charge. Is is understood the last report of the bank to the comptroller was ansatis. factory, and its suspension prime.


Article from Evening Star, June 22, 1894

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Black Hills Bank Suspends

The controller of the currency has been advised that the Black Hills National Bank of Rapid city, S. D., has suspended payment. A bank examiner was at once placed in charge. It is understood that the last report of the bank to the controller was unsatisfactory, and its suspension therefore was not a surprise.


Article from The Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 22, 1894

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A South Dakota Bank Suspends

WASHINGTON CITY, June 21.-The comptroller of the currency was advised today that the Black Hills National bank, of Rapid City, 8. D., had suspended payment. A bank examiner was at once placed in charge. It is understood that the last report of the bank to the comptroiler was unsatisfactory and its suspension, therefore, was not a surprise.


Article from The Indianapolis Journal, June 22, 1894

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Suspension of a National Bank

WASHINGTON, July 21.- -The Controller of the Currency was advised to-day that the Black Hills National Bank, of Rapid City, S. D., had suspended payment A bank examiner was at once placed in charge. It is understood that the last report of the bank to the Controller was unsatisfactory, and its suspension, therefore, was not a surprise.


Article from The Salt Lake Herald, June 22, 1894

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BANK SUSPENDS PAYMENT

Washington, June 21.-The comptroller of the currency was advised, today, that the Black Hills National bank. of Rapid City, S. D., had suspended payment. A bank examiner was at once placed in charge. It is understood that the last report of the bank to the comptroller was unsatisfactory, and its suspension, therefore, was not a surprise.


Article from Wood County Reporter, June 28, 1894

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ANOTHER BANK SUSPENDS

Rapid City, S. D., June 22.-The doors of the Black Hills National bank were closed this morning by action of the directors, who decided to go into liquidation. The liabilities are stated to be $25,000, with assets sufficient to meet them.


Article from The Black Hills Union, July 12, 1895

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BREVITIES ABOUT TOWN

All kinds of second hand goods bought sold and exchanged at Dutsch and Lockwood. Quite a number of our citizens visited Lead on the Fourth and all report having a good time. Harness, saddles, etc. for sale at the Co-operative Company store. Mr. C. D. Richards, of Philadelphia arrived in Rapid City on last Monday evening's train for a short visit with his wife who IS spending the summer with her sister Helen Richards and Mrs. Levi McGee. For bargains in all kinds of second hand furniture, carpets, curtains, stoves, tinware, queensware, harness and harness supplies. The largest stock in the Black Hills at Deutsch & Lockwood, Rapid City. P. C. Winther, of Tekamah, Nebr., is visiting with the family of S. Winther for several weeks. Albert Newkirk was in town on Monday of this week and reports crops needing rain badly in the Iowa settlement. He says wheat is just at that stage where moisture is most necessary and the very hot days of the fifth and sixth were very damaging. Rips sewed free on Boots and shoes bought of Deutsch and Lockwood. They will save you from twenty-fiye to fifty cents on every pair of boots and shoes. Our townsman William Lewis, who has for several weeks past been at Battle Creek, Michigan, undergoing treatment for stomach troubles, writes that he will start for home soon. We will all be glad to see the genial smiles of Uncle Billy once more on our streets. Largest assortment of fireworks and cheapest prices at McNamara's Book Store. Major Rowley, Receiver the Black Hills National Bank, left Monday for Sioux Falls where he goes in the interest of the defunk bank. Mrs. A. E. Wallace wishes the ladies to remember when they are looking for hats. that she has the largest assortment in town and at the lowest prices, all kinds of trimmings and a fine line of baby nats and bonnets. She is leading in dress making, aud ladies are sure to be pleased, at reasonable prices. Call and see. Little Dean, son of J. W. Collins fell from the rear end of a buggv the other day and broke his collar bone. The little fellow will be laid up for a time. Major Anderson, W.F. Frye. Attorney Cleveland and Judge Dudley of Hot Springs came up on court business Monday morning and returned in the evening. On Monday last Lafayette Zollars sold his meat market to Gus Mallow who moved his market from the old Schleuning stand to that formerly occupied by Mr. Zollars. Dr. Albert Carr of this city will deliver a course of lectures on the "Mental Mystery" in Deadwood, commencing on Thursday even of this week. The Docter has given this subject much thought and no matter whether one agrees with the position taken by him or not it must be admited that the subject is new and there is room for investiga tion. There was a little legal scrap before his honor. Judge Cooper on Monday of this week, between a man by the name of Smith as plaintiff and John Sumerod as defendant in which the plaintiff Awarded Pais Wealdie Henera Highest


Article from The Black Hills Union, February 12, 1897

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W. H. Tompkins is doing in Pierre.

Charlie Stannard is visiting in Pierre.

James Halley has spent a portion of the week at Hill City.

John R. Brennan has spent the week at Sioux Falls on business.

Mrs, Art. W. Gird went up to Piedmont Wednesday, returning Thursday evening.

Gay Bump spent Sunday in town, having come down from Lead on Saturday evening.

The next term of the circuit court has been changed from March 2d to April 20th, 1897.

The Congregational musicale at the home of James Halley this evening promises to be very entertaining.

Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Shurtleff of Deadwood spent Sunday with Mrs. Shurtleff's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wood came up from Chardon Wednesday morning, where Mrs. Wood had been visiting her mother.

The 21st anniversary of the laying out of Rapid City will be celebrated on the 26th by another grand ball given by the band boys.

Coe I. Crawford of Pierre has decided to move to Deadwood and will take up his residence in that burg in a few weeks.

The second 10 per cent dividend to the stockholders of the defunct Black Hills National bank has been declared and will be paid by Receiver Mackinlay in a few days.

Dr. Van Buskirk was called to Viewfield Monday to look after the welfare of Jno H. Smith, who had broken his leg. A horse threw Mr. Smith against a post with the above result.

Miss, Edith Tonner, who for some months past has been a steady member of our force, is taking an enforced vacation with her parents at Piedmont owing to a severe attack of the grip.

Roy, the little sor of Mr. and Mrs. Chris, Anderson, who had brightened their hom for only year and four months, passed away on Saturday last and was laid to rest in Mountain View cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

The Republican is engaged in issuing a pamphlet setting forth advantages of Rapid City and the Black Hills, which will be used in spring in calling attention to this region. The book matter is also being run in the Republican.


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Forty Years Ago

(January 29, Judge Plowman left via the Elkhorn for New Orleans and Florida, going via Chicago and Hot Springs, for health recreation. Miss Lucy Miller, who has been in Deadwood for the past three months, left via the Elkhorn for Chicago, on account of the illness her mother. Miss Edith Maloney home from where she has been visiting her friend, Miss Lottie Denman. picture of the Masonic temple, drawn by Bros., was placed in the window of the Lee street bazaar. The new plans five-story building. The design is very handis reported that the Black Hills National bank of Rapid is about to reorganized, the old to be strengthened by parties taking of the stock. E. Bailey Rapid is, it is said, booked for cashier. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Land of Clinton, Iowa, arrived via the for visit relatives and friends. Mrs. Lands is sister of Ankeny.