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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
MURDER
Most Foul and Unnatural.

On last Monday when the sun had
reached lis zenith, two individuals Of
not an extremely vilIianous aspect,
might have been seen riding out of Gus
ter in an easterly direction. To the
casual obsery yer it would not have seemed
possible that the modest demeanor as
sunled by the two concealed murdcrons
propcnsities, or that they contemplated
a wholesale murder of the most horrible
nature, but such was nevertheless the
case. For the first three miles Of their
journey and while passing the homes
Of the farmers along French creek who
were peacefully engaged in cnltivating
the fertile valley, nothing in shape of
weapons were visible, but m gaining the
shelter Of the the thick timber which
lines the creek just below the S~tockade,
their instruments of war were flashed"
for the first time, and there-just AS sun
disappeared behind Il pall-shaped cloud,
throwing a gloom and shadow ove the
sequestered spot tit for acts of lawless-
ness, the work of death began, and in
an i~ncreditab!e short time over twenty
lifeless bodies were stretched upon the
blood stained grass. A post morten
examination made with the aid Of IA
powerful microscope disclosed the fact
that the victims were the smallest kind
of fish, known IA %minnows, and that the
cause Of their death was a hook and line
in the hands of the heavy villain, the
other being merely an abettor of the
crime. The Williams are still at large.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The GOOD Templars Of Custer on last
evening gave one Of their charming
social hops and suppers, which were
well atteAdcd, over thirty couple being
present. They have met Il long felt
want in Custer and compete Il fine
large audience room, capable Of accom-
dating more people than any other now
in the place. Our county commissioners
will do well to secure it for a court
room until the court house is built.
And then, too, the walls can be orna-
mented to suit themselves.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
The Fourth is Comilly,

Another year of national independ-
ence has nearly passed and Yet the
patriots of Custer don't say anything
about celebrating the anniversary OF our
natal day. Shall such things be? In the
nanle Of all that smells of burnt powde'.
No! Shall We sit idly dawn and sec or.
sister towns get away with the %laurels?
No! Shall we entliuse? Shall We give the
his strength? We should remark, yes
Custer has everything that is needed To
get up u very enjoyable affair, and it is
certain that the surrounding camps eX-
pect rs 10 DO 50. Last year Rockeryiilc.
Rapid and Rockford, our trio of South
ern Hills Rs. all spread themselves on Il
grand blow out which gave credit to
themselves and enjoyment to their
%neighbors. This year il is our turn and
we shall be %criminally derelict in our
loyal duty il We fail 10 respond. 1t is
high time We begin to agita:e the mat
ter, only put the ball in motion and it
vii! not stop until il has attained goudlv
proportions. We could, with little ex-
pense, have Il big picnic dinner, an ora
ton, Il procession, a display of fire
works, and Il dance, All this would
furnish amusement and give Il good vent
for the escape of superintendent patrio
tic steam. All the materials are to be
found within our own limits. except ,ht
fire works, and unless we desire TO be +.
close corporation of one burg, we NIGH,
even impor; u orators. The Hills ar>
full Of them and good ones too. Now
who will seize this golden opportunil,
of distinguishing himself and set tll(
bali rolling. Nov l. the .:,nc 20 do i
and the fortunate individual who sl,al
thus grasp times venerable forelock vii
find plenty to follow under his banner
Let us remove the stain ofdullncss from
our municipal escutcheon BY getting up
fourth Of July celebration which elal
stamp Custer as the most enterprisin,
and patriotic town in The Southern Hill;
as she is coniessediy the most beautiful
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The owners OF the Pcnnobscot mine
and mill have allowed the men, employ
ed by them on their last run, to start up
dcbtcd TO the men for labor performed
and in thus allowing them to run the
mill, will not only pay them off, but also
have their mine developed al no actual
expense TO themselves anl the probable
!itics are that the mine Will he got in
such a shape rs to warrant a continuous
run.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
An Important Industry.

Last week we promised our readers
further particulars of the work done by
MIR. McMlaken in the interest Of Custer
City, during his recent visit east. Mr..
McMaken found before his departure
that Custer county could produce all the
necessary material for the manufacture
of porcelain, and he took samples with
him to Philadelphia to try to interest
capital in the industry. 4 test made OF
the spar, etc, taken from our mines here
developed the fact that they were
superior 10 articles used there and four
experienced capitalists in this business
will shortly pay our county a visit with
the view of asCertaining the extent of
the material needed in the manufacture
and if as represented they will immedi-
ately proceed to erect works, etc. As
Mr.. McNiaken confined himself 10 facts
in his statements. ifanything under-es,i-
mating our facilities, there is no doubt
but that Custer will have the first works
Of this kind established in the west
The spar III this county is ofthat creamy
white coior whicn max x t1v' Oe,tt"vr,u-
lain and our fire clay is Of the same
character and We have an abundance of
both. Fuel is cheaper and with thu
freights higher the articles manufacture
ed could be placed in the market at the
same price established by eastern
dealers. and still leave a good margin in
favor of the western dealers profit.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

There l. in this office an article We
suppose it Is an a~rticle-we don't know
the name of (which WAS picked ~
on the Redwood road near lie bridge,
about a mile above town. on Wednesday
evening. IT Is made of glass. and was
covered By Il leather spectacle ease.
The owner can have it by paying ion
this notice and explaining the purpo c
for which it was made.-LR Rapid City
Journal.
BY the amc paper we are Informed
that the editor Of the Journal spent .l,t
week before in neadwood. which OK.
plains why the uncomfortable article Is
to he found in that Office
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Notice.

All holders of Custer County scrip
certificates from Numbers TO 1853 in
elusive, will present them to Count
Clerk at his Office Custer City, -. t..
and cX'hdng same for Custer Cointy
bonds, rs per act of Fourtce;h leeisla-
ture OF Dakota, and by virtue OF election
held III Custer County, April 10Th, A. ID.
1881 4 majority OF legal voters having
voted $4,000 ia bonds to fuud iudchtvd-
ness. bonds will be issued in lieu OF
scrip in denomination Of net less cham
One Hundred Dollars.
{. {. CEARY, Chairman.
f.. ii. FLYNN. County Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

We are reliable Informed that the
parties who have preferred charges
against Judge Moody are the commits
sioners of Lawreac', Pennington and
Custer counties. What they are we do
not know, but we are also credibly in
formed by parties who have Opportuni-
ties of knowing hat these charges will
have no more weight than the paper on
which they are written. Judge Moody
has been "a faithful and just officer whom
the malice of the commissioners cannot
effect.--[Times.
So far as the commissioners Of Custer
county are concerned the above is a base
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
The Bonds.

The following extract from Il letter
one who is well posted in regard to the
financial condition of our county and
well acquainted with the sentiment
prevailing among the financiers Of Dead
wood. shows What has been the result Of
the kicl. by Il few dissatisfied parties IL
our midst. 1t will be seen that the sore
heads have not impeached the validity
of the bonds, but have simply given
capitalists acquainted with the situation
Il chance to knock off ten cents Oh the
dollar in purchasing them.
What is the result to the taxpayers?
Simply this: these kickers, who have
in their benightod minds, been working
for the interests Of lhe dear people, a.
personiied by not more than half 81
dozen, who are monOmaniacs or the sub
iect of 'bossing," have virtually taken
$1,000 out of the county and most effect.
ually paralized any popularity - which
they may have had:
DgADwooD. May -, 1881.
There has been considerable talk in
regard to my saying that there was an
offer of 909 cents for Custer county
! bonds, but | did not aim 10 write YOU in
that way. | intended to say and am
sure that if the opposers Of bonds had
made no kick that 80 or over could have
been realized Tor them III ~ uast,sn
market. \ party told me this morning
that if There had been NJ kicking in re-
gard to their validity and no question
raised concerning them to create a
doubt i'm his mind that he would have
taken the whole issue ut Il shade under
par, but as the thing had gotten into Il
muddle and Il chance for Il law suit he
did not care to take them now at 30
cents. 1t is a great pity that interested
parties should operate against their own
interest by springing II doubt and lower
ing the standard Of the bonds and also
putting the county to an additional e.;
pense in employing legal talent, but
such is the case and it only reduces the
amount which would have been ex-
pended in your county. The bonds will
sell but the county can never realize the
amount that she could have done if the
kickers had not created n doubt and
fear in the minds of some parties who
were not only willing, but really
anxious to purchase.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Sunday School Convention.

The third annual convention Of the
sunday school Association Of the Black
Hills will be held in Custer City, WeG-
nesdly and Thur~l,y. Jane 22d and
I'd, 1881. Noted sunday School wor :
ers will be present and assist. Thi@ is "A
mass convention. Every individual
who feels the least interest in Sunday
school Work shoE!d make arrangements
20 be here. Custer Will provide for
delegates.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

Deadwood and Custer leaves Custer Tuesday,
Thursday and. Saturday mornings, at 6 a, m, and
arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
y p. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves and arrives same days
a. Deadwood.
Custer and Buffalo Gap, leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday at 7 a. m; arrives Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at 5 p. m.
Custer and Stockade leaves Custer every Fri
day at 2 a. M. arrives from 'Stockade at 5 p. N.
every Saturday.
All malls close thirty minutes before depar:aie.
Registry window closes at q O'Clock i. III.
s.. H.. S~HANkLAHD, L. NJ.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Sealed proposals for the erection OF
Court House and Jail in Custer City, -
T., Will be received at the County Clerk
office, Ulster, ID. H.. az toJuly 2nd, 1881.
Plans and specifications Of J. G.ii4 ~ can
he seer at the County Clerks Office
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and suiii lent bond OF $3.50. signed
by two responsible pcrtons. The coun-
~ commissioner reserve the rigllt t.
reject any or All bids.
{. {. CrARY,
Cha!r'm Go. Commissioner.
r.. III. FLyHk. 60. Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Strange, and strange as It's, It's true,
going on in Custer in the shape of good
substantial residences, are being made
by mechanics, the four buildings now
being built are owned by carpenters.
can't some of those Of immense means
follow suit
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Some correspondent over the signature
OF "Bonia,' in the Deadwood Pioneer
of the 2Oth. deyotes a column OF their
valuable space 10 inform their readers
that there is a ring in Custer and that
ne, she or it is in no way connected
with the manipulation o~fcounty affairs.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The Battle River road is now com
pleted for a distance Of eight miles out,
and Commissioner Clark Informs u
that the work will not be stopped till
the road is completed.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mr.. Bu.tprield took some Of the dirt
which was taken out of the well sunk
by Jim Clark last week, and upon pam
ing it out found it to contain gold in
paving quantities.. The pay streak i
about a foot thick and was iounda at Il
depth of about twenty feet.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The genial Charley fl. Bailey bid
goodbye TO his many friends this morn
ing and took his departure for Cleveland
Ohio. In order to keep posted on tie
affairs of Custer, he subscribed for the
CHRONICLE.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Legal Notice.
Dakota.

To John l.. Taylor, nonresident defendant.
You are hereby required to take notice that
you have been sncd in Justices Court Of Custer
City. Custer County, Dakota Territory, before Y.
). Burke, a Justice of,he Peace, by G. X. Scott,
p~laintiff, the object and prayer of sail petition,
is To obtain a Judgment against you l., the sim of
81, ~ and interest thereon from May Is, 1891. due
and payable GA a certain promissary note given
by you June 18th, 1877, to the Council Bluffs Saw.
plaintiff above named and now the owner and
holder of said note. and that YOU are required tn
answer said petition filed against you i'm said
Justices Office, on or before the 10Th day Of June.
1851. Mt 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, or said petit
ton will be taken a. true and Judgment rendered
accordingly.
Ed. r. HRALEy,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Mag IA, 1855. Nh
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Our Sundays nowadays puts us in
mind Of the days Of II in Deadwood
Streets and stores crowded with Miner
exchanging gold dust for solids and
liquids sufficient To run them through
the ensuing week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The miners of Lead, Central and
Terraville have contributed $500 to be
divided between the Mrs. Beakley and
Mrs. Green, the widows OF the men
killed i'm the Terra cave.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mr.. Gilbert has brought his stock of
ladies and gentlemen's furnishing goods
from Deadwood and is now ready 10 fill
all orders in his line.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

A. Johnson's shop is fast approaching
completion and will be ready for his
machinery which is now between here
and Sidney.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

L. C. LaBarre has completed the road
10 his mica mine and is now erecting
two buildings, one to be used as a board
ipg house and the other for the cutting
and boxing of mica.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Rev. Wakefield Of Crook City and
Rev. Williams of Deadwood, were in the
City this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Gay, of Central. have
been spending the week with the
parents of Mrs. Gays MIR. and Mrs.
Sprauge.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Plants FOR Sale

ri Custer. Cabbage, tomatoes, rhubarb,
asparagus, "pples and peach plants now
ready. Fail bulbs ready in October.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mr.. Henry Silver, senior member Of
the firm of Silver Bros, arrived from
the east on last Wednesdays coach.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

A. II. Richter, formerly forInan of the
lStan1by~ company at Rockford, has been
spending two or three days lii Custer
this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Placer miners on Laughing Water
about a mile north Of Custer are pan
ming out S. a day TO the man.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

August Samson has fenced and plowed
about thirty acres OF good tileable land al
Four Mile and put in a crop of oats and
other small grain.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mr.. Petit and family have located in
Omaha, Neb.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
For Boots & Shoes Zipp's, Dcadwood.

Flour for sale by the sack or ton at
Booth x ShanlIand's. Il.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Obstetrics were treated TO a sermon
on last Thursday evening by Rev.
Wakefield, of Crook.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Geo. ". Smith is cutting and shipping
mica to Auburn, y. y. The mica is
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Mills & sherwood are putting in a
large crop at their Nine Mile ranch,
employing four men.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

DIR. Hefleman, OF Rockerville, was in
the city this week and reports that
everything is booming in that camp.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The county commissioners have put a
force Of men at work on the road be-
tween here and the Cheyenne river.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Commissioners Crazy and Clark, and
{. Ii. Bailey spent the first Of the week
in Deadwood.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The work of surveying and grading
the Homestake * Custer railroad com
nicnced this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The frame of the North Star mill will
all be raised this afternoon. The ma
chinery will be in in about two weeks.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Jim Clark is now running a meat
wagon to the placer mines on French
creek.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Rev. Williams of nepdwood. will t.
morrow conduct forenoon and evening
religious services i'll Custer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Chicago and North Western R. R

Time Of departure Of Passenger Trains from
Pierre, In effect 1891:
Leave for Chicago and the East..""aS0D Y. n.
l.. S. BULLARD, Genl Agent,
Pierre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
J. u. q. r.

Custer Temple, /. q, G. T. meets M the school
house at 7 p. IN. on Tuesday evenings.
q, w, SLANDART, &. T., LEo. II. FAUST.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Felix Michaud has just recovered from
a severe attack of rheumatism.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28
Societies.
I. q. q. r.

Fidelity Lodge of l. q. q. T, meets M the
school. house nj TAO p. III. Saturday evenings.
e.. ii. BAILEY, w. {. 7. A. 4, FEAi, W, $.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Fine line Of tinted note paper and en-
velopes at Wheeler & Cushings :. If.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The Grind Junction mill resumed
operations this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Four freight outfits loaded for Custer
are between here and Sidney.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Fresh field and garden seeds just re-
ccived at Booth & Shankland's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Ii. c. McMaken has contracted to haul
ore for the Grand Juntion.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

The work Of development has been
renewed on the New York mica mine
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

For Boots & Shoes Zi,p's, Deadwood
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

Observation-Disclosures lfnot, why
not.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1881-05-28

On the moYning ofSunday, May 22nd, to
Mr.. and Mn. J. p. burst, q daughter,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-08-19

and CITY Council, submit saGimateH and
spend appropriations, There 10 . natural
fxity OF tenure in these commissionships,
Is men get identified with the work Of .
department aud get 70 take great pride
In 1t. The commissioner constituting o
board arc generally ave OF sir IN number.
The sinking funds for tine extinguish'
ment OF city loans as they mature are
taken care Of by an unpaid finance COM
mission, composed Of two bank preai'
dants and the mayor y.ss 9llig
The only considerable department Of the
city RovsEnmentn in charge Of an unpaid
commission 10 the care Of the streets and
sewer building. This 10 under an officer
Styled the City Commissioner, but an or
dinGnce Is now pending TO give that work
also 10 an unpaid commissioner. Prior 10
1879 the hRrbor dredging was done by an
officer styled Port Warden. There were
charges Of waste Of money; people became
highly indignant, and forced the Council
10 eatablish commission, The Tsault has
been q great increase OF economy and
efficiency, and now the people want to
put the City OommiHsioner's department
under similar custody.