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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-19
BROOM BOOM.

Last evening a very delightful entertain
ment was givenat the broadway Presby-
terrain church. which attracted large and
highly enthusiastic audience.
The ladies of that congregation have
hitherto given some very enjoyable socia
bles, but the exhibition last night eclipsed
all former efforts in that direction, and
proved the most successful of anything OF
the kind ever attempted in Rock Island.
The programme included vocal numbers
Rotations, and the latest craze, the broom
drill, which latter was given in most &C
ceptable manner, rejecting credit alike on
the participants and the captain under
whose direction the different movements
were executed.
Tables containing fancy work of various
assortment, collection of art brio a 5rac,
and refreshments were served, which re-
suited in making the entire q pronounced
success The first number on the pro
gramme was the singing of The Little
Old Woman wherein a number of chfl-
dren rendered the songs of long ago in a
manner that earned for them the most un-
bounded applause. They were dressed in
the old-fashioned costumes of the early
part of the present century, and their per
Torrance was highly enjoyable. The
Misses taking part were Maggie McFarlan,
Fannie Sudlow, Blanch Cleland, Bessie
Lee, Sadie Dart, Maggie Stewart Ida
Cushman and Josie Dart. Then followed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-19
TOR RENT

IVAMTED-A situation by man and wife or man
w alone, at any kind of steady employment Adj
dress Frank H., this Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-05-19

Ec0R RENT.-A well furnished room for two gen
IL tiemen, with or without board. Apply at corner
23d street and 7sh Avenue, at News Room, Argus
office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
Wen see you and 60 you two Better

The Journal surmises: THAT Rapid
City will have the finest school building
in the Black Hills country and one of
the finest in the territory before the
close Of 1882, and that Rapid City is
blessed with the pretticst location, the
prettiest stream, the prettiest surround
ings and the prettiest women of any
town in or about the Hills"
We know that Custer already has the
finest court house in the Black Hills and
one Of the finest in the territory, also,
that before the close Of 1852 she will
have one Of the finest churches and
school houses in the Black Hills, anG
more brick buildings than any town in
the Hills outside Of Deadwood. And
that Custer is beautifully located, has
beautiful Surroundings and beautiful
women, is no surmise but fact beyond
dispute-and they speak for themselves.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
In Luck.

The Pueblo Chieftan Of January Goth
contains = lengthy article concerning T..
b. Coleman, formerly of this city, his
doings in the Centennial state, and his
prospects, from which We infer that our
old friend emigrated in the niche of
time. He has confined his attention
since his departure from the Hills to the
mines in and about Rosita and Silver
Cliff, where he took up several claims,
the ore assaying from 20 to 90 ounces
silver, He has organized company at
Pueblo known as the Coleman Milling
and Mining company, which has made
arrangements with a mill man for the
erection Of mill to operate what is
known as the Waltz process, by whicl,
free milling ores can be reduced, it is
claimed, at an expense not exceeding
one dollar per ton, the process only say
ing the gold and silver, and necessitatine
additional treatment to secure the lead
copper, etc., which it may contain.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
Railroads.&c..

At railroad meeting IN Deadwood
last Saturday a large crowd was in at
tendance. Judge Mclaughlin occupied
the chair and stated the object Of the
meeting was railroad and to see what the
people we're willing to do toward assist
ing To build one to Deadwood. The
subject was then discussed by majority
Of the prominent men Of Deadwood and
all declared themselves i'm favor Of a
north and south road and of voting
bombs for such an enterprise. Col. Cor
mack stated. "that il the people entered
into the undertaking with Cheyenne
(Which had voted S4OO,nO0), and should
issue bonds To an amount which should
reach thirteen per cent. Of the assessed
valuation Of the three counties of the
Hills, we would thus secure $500 COO, or
an aggregate Of one million dollars, a
sufficient sum with what could be secur-
ed Oh mortgage TO bnild and own the
road ourselves He cited an instance
back east where road was constructed
in such manner and successfully oper-
.,ted."
He also moved that Custer and Penn
ington counties be cordially and earnest
ly invited to join in this movement in
their own way and vt an early day,
which was agreed to.
Judge Mclaughlin stated that ne be-
licved, in fact knew that there il no au-
thority in the statutes for the voting OF
bonds for such purposes. but there need
be no difficulty on this score, provided
Delegate Pettigrew's attention can be
directed from his di,gracefull rumpus
with Ordway, long enough to permit
him (Pettigrew) to secure congressional
action, which would be no difficult task
The Judge cited instances in which con-
gress had acted in matters similar to the
one under discussion and believed they
would without delay grant our petition.
Now what do the people Of Custer
propose to do. AS the people Of the
Northern Hills have asked for our ais
sistance let MS not be slow TO act. Give
US railroad and the hundreds Of mines
which are now lying idle will come To
the front, and the Hills will be one great
beehive Of activity. We have the
mines and natural resources to make
one of the greatest mineral. agricultural
and stock producing countries in the
United States, and that the minute we
have a railroad This is all We need
and there is no reason why We should
not secure 1t by united action.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
The king Solomon.

Mr.. Drew, who returned from Tiger
vile Wednesday night furnishes US
with the following items in regard to
the King Solomon and vicinity
The machinery for the hoisting worl 8
was OH the ground last Saturday and the
building which it is TO occupy is in
course OF construction. The machinery
will be in place ready TO begin work on
the mine in about six weeks or two
months. A dwelling house has been
erected at the mine, about three
quarters of mile above Tigerville.
which Is the most complete structure in
the Southern Hills The main building
is 30x40 feet, with kitchen and ice
house attached, has two large brick fire
places with "a feet fiues, and ali the
living rooms are SO arranged that they
can be heated BY steam.
About fifteen carpenters are employed
by the company, and more will be put
on to rush the work through.
Mr. Rider, of TigerviIle, il putting up
a two-story frame building, the lower
half to be useI as a saloon,
Wes Tippie is doing rpad saloon
business, and rs yet does not regret leav-
ing Custer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS.

Notice is hereby given that the Custer
City townsitc has been entered by the
Board of Trustees Of Cnster City at the
Dcadwood Land Off, g, under the pro-
visions of law in such cases provided.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given
to ali persons interested or having claims
ior money advanced, services rendered,
or expenses legally and necessarily in
cured in procuring the entry and per-
fectng the title to said Custer City town
site, to present and file certified state
ment of the same, with the undersigned
town clerk, at his office In the town Of
Custer City, ID. r., within sixty t60)
days from the date Of the first publica-
tion hereof
And YOU are further notified that un-
less said certified statements are so pre-
secuted and filed within the time aforc-
said. said claimants will be thereafter
forever barred from presenting the
same or recovering thereon.
This notice is given under the provis-
ions of section five Of An Act Of the
Legislature of Oak. T., entitled "An Act
prescribing rules and regulations for the
execution of the trust arising under the
Act of Congress, entitled an act for the
fctICI VI lHIidDltlHtS oI CltitS anu LOW us
upon the public lands" )" approved March
2nd, 1867, and act amendatory thereto
ALFRED I. FEAY,
Town Clerk Of Custer City, Custer Coun-
ty, Dakota Territory.
Dated February 9Th, 1882.
Official copy for the CUSTER CHRONICLE.
PAT MClIUGH,
Pres. Board of Trustees
A. I. FEAY, Town Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
A Black Hills Road.

Glendivc Times: Rumors are afoat
regarding new scheme to build a rail.
road from Glendive to the Black Hills
and another down the Yellowstone to
intercept the Canada Pacific. We Dc
not know as to the responsibility OF
these statements, but they come from
the east, certain it is however. that the
valuable country lying between Glen.
dive and the British possessions will ere
long be tapped by some one Of the ad'
vancing roads, if not by branch of the
North Pacific.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Major Wooiley, who with Messrs.
Rusgles and Manville, recently purchas-
ed four undeveloped mica mines near
Custer, has received very encouraging
letter from Rug, who is experimenting
work at the mines. The letter enclO,cs
specimens from the White Star, taken
two feet from the surface, that for purity
and solidity equals anything heretofore
found in the Hills. Mr.. Manville is
now east organizing company for
thorough development of the property.
Pioneer. 9TH.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
A New Firm.

Messrs. Teter 4 Kimble have this
week formed partnership to carry on
the harness and saddlery business, and
have purchased the Simpson corner in
which to conduct their business. Mr..
Geo. Kimble is an experienced harness
maker and understands all branches of
the trade which will be under his man
agement. This will supply long felt
want in Custer and vicinity. and the
name Of the firm is sufficient guarantee
that it will be success, both for them
selves and the community.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Work on the Lost Bonanza mica mine
IL progressing finely and is producing
an immense amount Of mica. Last
Thursday was the first time we have
visited the mine in several months and
we were somewhat surprised at the ex-
tent Of the work already done. The
open cut from which the mica has 80
far been taken, Is about $50 feet in
length, half that in width and gives a
depth on the lead of about 60 feet To
the south of the open cut shaft is being
sunk which is now down about 65 feet,
and to the west of this a tunnel il being
run in on the lead which will tap the
shaft and the lead at a depth Of IS feet.
AT present about eighteen men are em-
ployed by the company, six in the shop
cutting, sorting and boxing and the re-
naming twelve are at work on the mine.
In the shop we were shown by the
superintendent, Mr. LaBarre, ten boxes
of mica, representing in value $4,000.
Most Of the mica contained in these
boxes was Of the large sizes which would
bring on an average $4.0O per pound,
and there is no doubt but that the com
pany are making plenty Of money out of
their property, nevertheless, the super
intendent and the men employed here,
experience considerable difficulty in
getting their money for services render
ed, which, Of course, is the fault Of the
managers in Chicago. AS more than
enough mica has been shipped to pay
all expenses and leave good profit for
the company, there is only one conclu.
sion to be drawn and that is that the
management are trying to play some
freeze out or crooked game, and it is
very probable that they are using the
money received from the sale of the
mica to run the stock up to good round
price and the dispose Of it. However,
this may be, the boys have the drop on
the company, as enough mica is being
held back to settle all accounts.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Custer is pretty well represented in
the metropolis, the latest arrivals being
his honor, Patrick McHngh, mayor
Honorable Thomas Wheeler, alderman,
and Messrs., but none the less honorable,
Alfred Johnson and A. ID. Crary, con-
tractors and builders Of the new Custer
county conrt house. The party arrived
at late hour last evening, and, to-day
will make application for patent for
the townsite Of Custer.-Pioneer Sth.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

The Deadwood Pioneer in speaking OF
row in Fountain City in which re-
volvers were drawn, discharged. and
nobody hurt, says: How many times
must the press call attention to this very
reprehensiblc practice some men here
in Deadwood persist in of drawing their
revoivers at the slightest provocation
and-missing. Within two weeks We
have twice been called upon to chronicle
acts of this Kind"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
Administrators Notice.

In the Probate Court Of Custer County, Dakota
Territory, In re-estate OF Charles Cornut, de-
ceased.
Notice IL hereby given that the undersigned
has been appointed by the probate conrt Of Gus
estate of Charles Cornut deceased All persons
having claims against the said estate are hereby
notified to present the same with the necessary
vouchers, to the undersigned at his place of bust
ness In Custer City, II. T., withia four months
from tlse date hereof.
Custer City. b. T., February 1, 1882.
HENRY A, ALBIBS
Administrator ofthe est Chsrlss Corput, de-
csssss1- "a
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
The Festival on Washington's Birthday.

The festival and entertainment on the
evening of the 22nd promises TO he gcry
inviting The ladies Of the Benevolent
Society will furnish "A New England diE-
nsr, and the yqnng folks will see that
there il good music, both vocal and in
strumental, together with the Broom
Drill and other means Of amusement. A
full programme of the exercises will be
given next week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Y JEFF McDermott spent the fore part Of
this week prospecting the Grand June
ton mine, which he did thoroughly,
and is satisfied that il will mill on an aver
age $3.50 per ton. AS it is mined and
milled for less than dollar ton, forty
stamp, crushing tons to the stamps
every "a hours, gives the company the
handsome profit Of $500 per day.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

"Custer needs tailor shop. In this
country, where nine men out Of every
ten are enjoying singlecussedness and
substitute shingle nails for buttons, an
enterprising tailor or tailoress would
have no trouble in working up a good
business. Now is the accepted time
All you need to start with is goose"
and needle and thread.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Next Tuesday is St. Valentines day,
and Wheeler & Gushing have this week
made us present of a very ferocious
purp, trained to scent ont those sending
the editor valentines representing him
as lo"< Jared animal grasping pair
Of she ~-e-w-a-r.C!
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

The snow storm which visited the
whole Of the eastern states on the fifth,
falling to the depth Of a foot or eighteen
inches, gave Custer remanent on the
evening of the 9TH which disappeared
before twelve o'clock the following day
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

The Broom Drill, that has been 30
popular elsewhere, is exciting consider
able enthusiasm in Custer. The young
ladies are practicing for the entertain
ment on Washington's Birthday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Messrs. McHugh, Wheeler, Crary and
johnson returned from swing around
the circle Wednesday evening. During
their absence they took in Deadwood,
6cooptown, Rapid, and Rockerville, but
cay they failed to find az lively camp
az Easter On the whole trip.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

A portion Of the law on townsites will
be found in this issue of the CHRONICLE
and the remaining sections will be
printed next week. Lot owners will do
we'll to preserve the issues for reference.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Work has actually begun on the
church and the inasons will push the
enterprise along as fast as the weather
will permit. The first digging was done
yesterday and to-day teams are engaged
IN drawing sand
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

J. Lenk, former resident Of Custer,
has concluded arrangements and taken
hold Of the Bertchy house. lower Main
street, Central. Mrs. Lenk will have
control of the hotel while Mr. Lenk and
Sam will give their undivided attention
to their butcher business Of which they
are securing large and lucrative trade
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Il ia safe to say that before another
six months passes Custer avenue will
boast of n half dozen substantial brick
buildings.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Five hundred pounds of fresh roll
butter just received at Wheeler 4
Cushing's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Timothy Miller, for grand larceny.
falling to secure bail, was this week com
mitted to Jail by Justice Arnold, of
Battle River, and is now boarder at
the Hotel de Code.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

John Fortune, on the 18th Of last
month sold the Penohscet, and Valley
Chief mines which he had bonded, to the
Penobscot Mining company of Chicago.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Doc, Marshman has this week been
sampling ore from the Irvine mine,
Four Mile, with view Of starting the
Washington mill
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Another Of those enjoyable club
dances was given Thursday evening,
which brought out large and select at
tendance.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Harry Silver put in an appearance
Monday night.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
y. ID. q. n.

Custer. Temple, !. O. @. r. meets NJ the school.
house at p. m. on Tuesday evenings
q. w, RIANpARr, c. T, LEO. II. FAvsT
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

The men at work in the Custer mica
mine, owned by Haight, Offenbacher
and McMaken, struck a 20 foot vein of
mica the first of this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Mr.. Moses, lately appointed foreman
for Player, was In town Thursday and
Friday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Mother, may go out to skate?
Yes, my darling Julia,
But don't you try the figure 8,
For il will surely fool you.
Just ~ you make the lightning whirl
70 show your springy muscle,
The boys win see foolish sirl
Hleigh.ridtng on her buste.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
Ccns-~x~tional Church.

Rev. ID. r. Atkins, Pastor--Preaching every
sabbath In Good Templars Hall at le4b q. m
cordial welcome is extended TO all,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Parties wishing to purchase sewing
machine or organ will find il to their in
terest TO call at this Office. IF
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

That patent is assured will be seen
by the notice to claimants published on
this page Of the CuRoNICLE.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

II. G. Furman and w. J. Moore, just
returned from Custer City, Oak. for an
other cargo. Sidney Plaindealer, 4th.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Burroughs and Hall came in from
Spencer's stockade ranch the first Of this
week and left for home yesterday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

II. c. McMaken, pulled out for Custer
City, Oak, with $500 pounds Of general
merchandise Sidney Plaindealer. 4th,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

The genial Gus whose surname is
Adams, scented the dance from afar and
put in an appearance Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

A. A. Powell left for home yesterday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

Our merchants this week received
. several loads Of freight.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
Societies.
I. q. q. II

" Stdelity Lodge Of I. o. u. T. meets at the
y school,houAe 90 73u p. I'd. Saturday evenings.
6. n. BAILEY, w. G. +. A. T, FEAY, w. 9.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

y.Losr-A side curtain to top buggy.
The finder will be suitably rewarded by
leaving the same at this Office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

f. II. Flynn returned from Deadwood
on last Monday nights coach.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11
FREE LUNCH BILL or FARE.

Pulverized Fried Mush, Ito be eaten
with a hot peeging awl.j Friccaseed
Sand Burs, smothered in coal oil.
Beaver Eggs, with cold pigeon milk
sauce. White Liver, IiooJlum Tongue,
Old Maids Tongue, Mothcr-i.-llw
Tongue. Fried Acorns. on old boot
leather toast, (highly favored. Clean
Plates, creased with onions, Snow Balls,
Wind Pudding.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

For Boots & Shoes Zipp's, Deadwood
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

For blasting powder 60 to Wheeler 4
Cushing
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-02-11

For Boots & Shoes Zipp's. Deadwood