-- A hurried call was sent into the police headquarters last Friday stating that a man was acting strangely in the vicinity of the Catholic convent and had threatened to shoot passersby if he could procure a gun. Officer Sam Brown was sent out with all dispatch and brought the man to the city lockup where he was place for the time being, as it was thought he had escaped from the asylum.
-- County Clerk Robert E. Walter was observed out in his yard bright and early this morning, swinging an ax evidently with the intention of felling a large white pine. Mr. Walter struck a few blows but finding that his ax made scarcely any impression upon the bark of the tree, called in Sol Kratzer and Charles Lind, both being experienced in the art of cutting down trees, and had the pine on the ground in a short time.
-- Mrs. Emma Wilhelm, wife of Emmanuel Wilhelm died unexpectedly at her home on West Eighth Street last week. She had been about the house as usual and retired early but later awakened here husband, saying that she was ill. A physician and nurse were hurriedly summoned but it was too late. Mrs. Wilhelm was 44 years of age. Two children are left, Hanley, aged 19, and Katherine, aged 13. Her death comes as a shock to a large circle of friends.
-- Miss Laura Ashton was hostess last evening to eight of the sales ladies at Steinberg's store, Miss Ashton entertain with a six-course luncheon. The affair was in the nature of a Washington birthday celebration. After the luncheon, the guests were given a demonstration in hypnotism and mind reading, Professor Lezautop giving several tests and Miss Ronini answering questions in mind reading very satisfactorily.
-- A bad chimney fire started this morning at the home of B. J. Morgan on State Street. The chimney is 50 feet in height, making the fire a serious one. Despite all efforts to stop it, the fire burned for three hours, the walls in some of the rooms becoming very hot and an asbestos stop in the attic burning away while there was much smoke. A call was sent to the fire department, but on account of another fire in the city, there was no response. Mr. Morgan finally sent to his livery barn and got the fire extinguishers, these proving effective.
-- Perhaps the fastest shoveling ever done in this section of the country was done today in the gravel pit. Mr. Youker and his six-man crew shoveled three yards of gravel on a sleigh in two minutes and 20 seconds. On the Rennie job two yards were shoveled in one minute and three seconds with twelve shovelers.
-- Although this is the beginning of February, already the stores are taking on a springlike appearance, several of them lining up for the spring trade. The Barney Company's store is being newly decorated, with walls receiving a dress of light green. The J. W. Milliken store is as summery as a seaside resort in June. Down the center aisle and throughout the store, the decorations are now completed for the white sale, the scheme being done all in white, and this, with the display of spring and summer dress materials.
-- Percy Stanley was host at a very pleasant birthday party last evening at his home on West Front Street. The evening was spent in games and various contests, while a three-piece amateur orchestra furnished delightful music. Enjoyable refreshments included: oyster stew, olives, pickles, white bread and butter, cold roast pork, escalloped potatoes, baked beans, ice cream assorted cake, assorted fruits, and coffee.
-- Mrs. Jennie Crain, wife of Leslie Crain, passed away at her home in East Bay this morning after an illness of six months. A complication of disease was the cause of death. Twenty-seven years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. Crain, the ceremony occurring on the farm of her parents. Besides her husband, a daughter and two sons survive.
-- The Clearwater Improvement Association is the name of an organization about to be completed at Rapid City for the purpose of developing the territory adjacent to Rapid City. J. W. McFarran was elected president and will begin proceedings to incorporate the newly formed association.
-- Advice on deportment. If a lady or a gentleman does not honor the customs in regards to mourning of friends and family, they are regarded as having no respect for the deceased loved ones.
-- Medical advice of a century ago. Pneumonia is successfully treated even in the open air, both day and night.
-- Best buy of the week. Millinery Trimmings -Velvet, Quills, Plumes, Feathers. Ten cents - $1.48 at The Globe Dept. Store.
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