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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Never in the history Of the Central
and Southern Hills has the prospect for
better times looked more fattering than
they do to-day. The record Of nearly
all few mining towns is in most respects
the same. The Central and Southern
Hills have passed their dark days; they
have felt that peculiar, deserted, and dy-
ing sensation common to all new min
ing districts, and now stand upon the
threshold Of an era Of prosperity, during
which, we shall see this country filled
up with an industrious class Of people.
Good news to us from the Roch.
ford mining district. We arc informed
that a Boston company has purchased
the old Standby mill through its agent.
MIR. Brigham, who is now sur
yeying a route for a railroad
from the mill to the Minnesota
mine, q distance Of about five miles.
The agent for the company has contract
ed for the furnishing Of from 40 to 100
tons Of ore per day from the Minnesota
mine. The same company has also con-
tracted with our friend, Mr.. Teter, for
the furnishing Of from 20 to 40 tons OF
ore per day from the Paul Jones mine,
for n year. The road is to be finished
by the first of January, and the com
pany through their agent is manifesting
a degree of energy and activity un
known to former companies in the Cen
trail Hills. They have contracted for
various amounts of ore from several
other mines i'm the district, and have
shown themselves generally, to be a
strong and reliable corporation. and one
which will expend their money on
leads instead of dropping it in Dead
wood, and reporting the country to be
a snide to the officials ut headquarters,
and ut the same time swihdling the
laborer out of his daily earnings. The
Minnesota is now running twenty
stamps, and is every day demonstrating
the utility of building the railroad be-
fore mentioned. The Central and South
ern Hills will soon be the home of the
most powerful corporations known in
mining records. The Rockford district
!s rapidly filing up with men. The
reason is, that they have demonstrat-
ed the fact that they have mines that
will pay to work. This is what we
like to hear. This little season of in
activity detraCts nothing from the real val
ne OF our country, and as before remark
Ell is only a re petition Of the experience
Of all new mining towns. The Rawhide
Butte excitement only goes to prove the
old maxim, that distance lends
enchantment." Distant FL Dorados
which exist only in the mind of
some adventurer may fascinate some,
but If we can manage to bridge the dull
times this year, we can explain the faith
we have in this country. Even now
there Is not a nan in the Hills who is
die foy want CT wc.k.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Thos. Dixon relates q very singular
story Of a combat between his little dog,
Don, and II large snake. while coming
coming home from Dan Wheelcrs's
ranch last Sunday. The story is a long
one and space will not permit giving it
in full, and then we are not positive
what Tom had to drink ut Dams and
don't feel really safe in giving it.. The
writer always was timid about putting
anything before the public about which
there il the least doubt. 4.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Why don't the girls in Custer get up Il
picnic, and have some fun? There are
just about enough left here now to join
In with the Minnekata and have just a
splendid time. We know the band
would play, anil that would be so nice.
Shall we cal! Il meeting to make arrange
ments?
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

We are informed that II townsman
Ell. Il. Healey in company with Mr..
Reder contemplates taking a trip along
the line OF the Northern Pacific railroad
no with n view Of locating, but to sec
that country about which we have
heard SO much. May their trip be ut.
tended with pleasure and profit is the
wish, of the CHRONICLE.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
Notice

COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE, CUSTER, ID. T.. =,
Aug. %. 1882. {
Especial meeting ofthe board ofcoun-
ty commissioners is hereby called for
Monday, Sept. 4th, 1882, at o o'clock
:. -. fer the purpose Of fixing the tax
levy for the year 1882.
+. II. FLYNN,
County Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

There have been some good purchase,
of mica made during the last week in
the Battle creek district by u Wisconsin,
company. They are also buying a mum.
Der of ranches in the valley. The
Monarch mica mine was sold for u good
sum of money. Stay by the Hills and
you are all right.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

We were terribly shocked at the ex.
hibition of intemperance on our streets
last Tuesday night, and were glad when
u officials stopped it. Two different
parties were taken to the court house
and detained until morning.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

The man with the assessment roll and
warrant il coming. Send that dog ont
to the ranch and get ready to give up,
for he (the asscssor) is vested with
ample authority.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Mcssrs. X. s. Burke and G.. w. Brvdcn
are out surv eying a number Of county
roads, ordered by the board Of county
commissioners. We think the board
did a very wise thing in issuing such an
order, for under Il late decision of the
district court there are but few public
higl ways in Custer county.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Will II. Day, Of Grinnell, Iowa, who
has been spending the past two weeks
in Custer visiting, departed for his home
on last Monday mornings coach via
Rapid and Pierre.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

The name Of the Homestake & Custer
railroad has been changed to the Black
Hills 4 Fl. Pierre railroad, which name
was chosen by the board Of directors
and filed with the auditor Of the terri
tory of Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

The editor Of this paper will probably
be admitted to the bar before leay;n
Deadwood, and we are glad to hearit
for we want some more i'm Custer in or
der to learn the people 10 love each
other.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Thomas James, who has had the man
agement of the great store at Lead City,
retires from that position and II. ID. Nc
Donald, of San Francisco, takes charge
of the business.-Pioncer 9th.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Word ONE to us Of II new discovery
made ut the EightsaI Mile ranch. 1t is
silver and supposed to be better rock
than evcr was found at Rawdide The
general impression is that there is a
large body of very rich ore III that local.
ity.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

The copper camp ut Rawhide is at
tracing much attention just now, on ac-
count Of some rich strikes made lately,
Saa sS-s=s!! largo s=!c= recently CO.
ANIMATED. Everything looks favorable
for a lively camp there in the near
future.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Charles Crary is among us again. He
has been making hay at Buffalo Gap
and has put up ove a hundred tons
He is making ready for a large herd
of sheep.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
Noti'e.

The accounts owing the old firm OF
Wheeler & Gushing have been placed in
b. X. Woods hands for collection. The
business must be closed up very soon,
and those knowing themselves indebted
to said firm will call at my office in the
court house and settle.
BuEL X. WooD.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

A telegram from the territorial audit
or states that the territorial levy is four
mills for general expenses, and two
tenths for interest on territorial bonds
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Messrs. A. ID. Clark and Geo. w.
Smith left for Deadwood Tuesday morn
ing to serve as United States grand jury
men.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Mr.. Il. Il. Tame!yn while riding on
Iron creek, near Harvey, last Thursday,
discovered seven b~ears-three old ones
and four cubs-in one uest.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
10 Subscribers.

Subscribers finding n red or blue cross
after their names are thus notified that
their subscription is due.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

A heavy frost the past three nights
destroyed considerable vegetation on
the ranches in this vicinity.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Journal, 25: Tom Hale informs III
that on his way in from Oregon he
passed some extensive sheep outfits
bound for the vicinity Of the Hills.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

We are glad to learn that the Grand
Junction company will soon begin work
on their property. This looks very en-.
couraging.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Judge Dudley, of Deadwood. passed
through towneW Wednesday on his way
to the Hot Springs.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Pete Stapleton took leave of his many
friends on Monday morning last aud
started for the Northern Pacific country.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. James Sanders departed
this morning for Buffalo Gap. accom-.
panied by Misses Bessie and Oracle.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Miss Jennie Thornby will visit her
friends in Deadwood during the absence
Of her brother.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

A herd of about 200 head Of Colorado
horses have been corrsled In the vicin.
ity Of Custer the past few days.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
Chicago and North. Western r. r.

Time Of departure Of Passenger Trains from
Pierre. I'm effect 1881:
Leave for Chicago and the East. ...~..70O A.
l.. 8. BULLARD, Gent Agent,
rieFre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

On another page Of this issue will be
found the delinquent tax list for the
years 1880 and 1881.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Rev, ID. r. Atkins, notwithstanding every
Sabbath in Good Tempiar's Eall at l0:i5 a. m. A
cordial welcome Is extended to all,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

s. r. Shankland and wife left for the
Hot Springs Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Geo. H.. Hewett, of Lead City, former.
iy assayer for the Homesfake company,
was In town Wednesday and Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
i. O. q. r.

Custer Temple. I. O. q T. meets Mt tho school
house ut 7 p. IN. on Tuesday evenings.
q. w, sIAsDARr, {. T. RICHARD, FLICK, W, s
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

A. A. Powell, foreman for Holden &
20, Horsehead, came up from the ranch
THesday and returned Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Mr.. Fred Grifing left for Chicago
Wednesday morning via Rapid and
Pierre.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Go to the barbcr-shop next to Keith
q Benson'sfor first-class work.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Geo. Burroughs came over from Jen'
ney's stockade yesterday
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Rev. Ira Wakefield, Pastor Services in the NJ
T. Church every Sunday ut ]! o'clock a: m, and
y o'clock p. IN. All are cordially invited.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

viii Taylor, foreman for Hunter (
60. was in town yesterday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
TO the defendant George IRmphprr,

To the defendant George IRmpherc.
Take notice that the complaint in this action
was filed in the Office of the clerk OF the District
Court of the First Judicial District of Dakota
territory, within and for Custer county, at the
court house in Custer City. d. T., on the cath
day of July, A. d.. 1881, and this summons is
served on yol by publication pursuant To an or
der of the Hon. G. &. Moody, Judge of said conrt,
made herein on the 18th day Of July. A. d.. 1882.
FRANKLIN w, KNIGHT,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Custer City, ID. T., August ., 1882. 4St7
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Mrs. G. M.Aiilbert left for Deadwood
on yesterday mornings coach.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

A.. j. Robertson, foreman for Sturgi,
& Goodell, arrived in town Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Blank warranty deeds for sale at this
Office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

For Boots & Shoes Zipp's, Deadwood
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

Messrs. Paul Kleemann and II. Barber
left for Rawhide Thursday morning.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

That terrible scourge fever and ague. and its
congcncr, bilious rcmiuent, besides affections of
milsmatic air and water, arc both eradicated
al l prevented by the use of Hostetters Stomach
Bittcrs, n purely vegetable elixir. Endorsed 10y
physicians, and more extensively used as a
remedy for the above class Of disorders, as well
as for many Others, than any medicine ofthe age.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02
Arrival and Departure of Mails.

DeadwOod and Custer leaves Custer Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday mornings. mt 6 y, m, and
arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
~. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves and arrives same days
m Deadwood.
tuster and Buffalo Gap, leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday at Z a. m; arrives Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at 5 p. III.
Custer and Stockade leaves Custer every Fri.
day at a. m: arrives from StOckade at 5 p, III.
everv Saturday.
Registry window closes ut 6 O'Clock p. m.
FL II. A. ALBfEN p. M.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1882-09-02

In the District Court, First Judicial District, Da-
kota Territory, Custer County.
Albert w. Merrick
Plaintiff,
VS. Summons.
George Lamphere and
Albert W. kemmish
Defendants
The Territory Of Dakota sends greeting: To the
defendants above named,
You and each If you are hereby
summoned and required to answer the
complaint of the above named plain
titI. which was filed with tho clerk OF the Dis
trict Court OF the First Judicial District Of Dako-
Ia territory, within ana for Custer county, athis-
Office III the court house at Custer City, D.. r., on
the oath day OF July, a. ID. 1882. and to serve Il
copy of your answer upon the subscriber at his
Office in Custer City. Custer county. ID. L. within
thirty days from the service of this summons on
you, exclusive Of the day Of such service. Or
the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief
In the complaint prayed for,
Dated, Custer City. y. r., july 2iiii, iSs2.
FRANKLIN W. KNIGHT,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
And Indorse the Proceedings
of the Caucus.
Tattan for Probate Judge, Murphy
for Clerk, McDevitt for
Sheriff.

Hon. j. ns. AYnoux Takes w. G. Corr
RAIDS Scalp In the Caucus, and
MI, {, Miluer is Laid in the
Shade by the Cattle King
From the Big Sag.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30

ion that the quality Of the wheat was
such that it would command 4 big price
regardless Of any efforts to bear it down,
and placed the figures at 50 cents per
bushel as the lowest price in first hands
He says that western Dakota and Mon
tana will soon develop into the great
grazing ground of the continent, and
that the quality of beef produced there
will be far better than that raised in the
Southwest.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
Bob Vaughn's Fast Stallion.

The following from the Chicago inter
Ocean of August 18th indicates that Bot
Vaughn, Of Sun River, has been pur-
chasing fine piece of horse flesh. Pros
pect must be a good one:
There was match race yesterday al
the Chicago Driving park between Mr.
Vaughn's stallion, Prospect, and A. w
Wallace's horse, Baby Logan, for $500
which terminated in favor of Prospect
The judges Of the race were Messrs. J Jos.
UdelI, Thomas Griffith and Chris. Bath
man. Mr.. A. Doughty drove Prospect
and Mr.. Wallace Baby Logan. The fol-
loTing is the summary:
r. Vaugh's b. 5. Prospect 81
A. Wallace's b. g. Baby Logan 2
Timc-2:229, 2:27, 2:2Sl.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
Arizona Stage Robbers.

Tucson, A. T., August pa Globe
special Of the 22d says: DR.. Hall and
Andy Hall, Wells, Fargo q Co.'S mes
sengers, were killed Sunday morning by
stage robbers, who get away with $1,000
funds for Fisk, Waldridge & Co. Only
two robbers were seen. They had breast
works along the side of the road and
commenced firing as soon as the express
came in range. Hall had eight bullet
holes in his body, all in front, and when
found he was mile from the trail and
his pistol empty. He had followed the
robbers ten miles alone, fighting them.
Parties are on the trail of the murderers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
A $1,000 Trotting Race.

CHICAGO, August %. White & Doble,
of California, owners of Monroe Chief, a
short time since issued challenge offer
ing to trot their stallion against Won Ar
MIN, owned by Commodore w. N. Kilt
son, of st. Paul, for $1,000 side. Budd
Doble announces that the challenge has
been accepted, and that the race will
take place at Minneapolis during fair
week, in September. Colonel King adds
$1,000, making the total to be contended
for $500. The race promises to be SEN
sational one on account of the noted
character Of the horses concerned and
the prominence of their owners.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30

Where, oh where, was Tutt for as
sessoro
The RIVER Press came very near
calling the turn.
IT did not take them long to Settle on a
representative.
What office will Al. Hamilton be
nominated for next time.
The delegates from the upper Teton
are liable to give it Jesse. -
They picked out the biggest man in
the convention to sit down on.
jim McDevitt is Il rustler- -and that $
the sort of fellow it will take to get there.
IF the caucus had not fixed things
George Farmer would have paid for the
drinks last night
The candidates who were crushed by
the caucus are inclined to think that fair
play was not meted out to them.
Gus Senieur says he only had a deuce
in the hole, while the other fellow had
two aces in sight and 50 he had to lay
down
They came near forgetting to nomin-
ate Il treasurer, but, as an outsider eA-
pressed it, they nominated Hunsberger
fifteen years ago
Charley Crawford will continue bust
ness at the old stand. Parties who want
to serve as deputy sheriff need not apply
at the Montana stables.
Mr.. Settle was the unanimous choice
Of the caucus and i'll case, under the new
apportionment, Choteau county has but
one representative, he will stand as the
candidate.
Herman Brinkman holds two Offices
public administrator and school trustee
and is q candidate for two more us
tice of the peace and road supervisor.
Herman can bear the pressure if any
body can.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
RUFUS HATCH
Giving a Glowing Account of the Present
and Future of the Northwest.

Rufus Hatch and party returned re-
Gently from a three weeks trip through
the Northwest He pronounces the
country along the line Of the Northern
Pacific the finest lie has ever seen, and
predicts it's immediate settlement and
development into a vast engine Of pop
ulation and wealth. He says that--equal
crops Of wheat and oats were never
raised upon this continent, and that the
claims of localities to 100 bushels Of oats
and 50 to 40 Of wheat to the acre are not
exaggerated. He brings with him a
large quantity of samples of growing
grains, as he says, for witnesses of the
truth of what | shall assert to the Chi
cago Board Of Trade and the New York
Produce Exchange He claims that
the Northern Pacific is the most yalua-
ble property in the United States, and
he is strong bull on its stock, insisting
that it will go right along up until it is
way above par. He expressed the opin-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1882-08-30
A Card from Mr.. MiIner.

Being urged by many friends to de-
fine my political opinions, / will impose
few lines upon the public.
In ordinary times such as happily pre-
vail AT present, party contests become
merely scramble for spoils and active
participation is beneath the dignity OF a
high-Inindcd man. In extraordinary
times q man rightly constituted sinks
prejudice and arrays himself on the side
that contends for !; vital principle. Con-
sequently am an independent IA busi-
ness man, not chronic of1ice-secker--
but all things being equal, my demo-
cratic antecedcnts have inclined me to
that side.
In our petty local and territorial affairs
the sense Of the community should place
the most competent men in office irres-
rective of party, and abolish the degrad-
ing spectacle Of professional political
hacks riding 1.-THE old grey horse over
a submissive people.
The enmity displayed towards me i'll
the democratic secret caucus was such
that any man Of spirit would resent, and
[ will hereafter in Choteau county poll
tics exert myselfin behalf OF the republi-
can party.
am not an aspirant for honors at the
hands of the republican convention.
NJ +. MILNER.