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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Battle River Items.

BATTLE RIVER, OAK, May "a, 'S5.
EDITOR CHRoNIcLE:-Why is it that
We editors don't make a flying visit down
into this part of the country and see for
yourselves how the people are living.
They will not hurt you if you are civil
but / could not vouch for your safety if
you should be dressed in paint. / sup
pose the reason you do not come is on
account Of the roads and / cannot blame
you for they arc terrible generally
throughout the county. l wish the
commissioners each had TO ride so miles
each week for four months / think we
should very shortly have better roads
You of Custer are continually looking
for better times but we will have TO have
better roads before we get better times
and if the commissioners will ride fifty
miles a day for four months over the
Squaw creek road We will have better
roads or no commissioners for the,
would be dead. More anon.
AL HAM Bra.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Chadron Journal: Our friend Burton
of Custer is either much slandered by
the newspaper there, and should say as
much, or the boys here will be after
hair. He is reported saying on return
ing from here that he would sooner 90
broke in Custer than make money in
Chadron Nothing can satisfy or sort
o brace US up" or this thing, we must
know that its SANDER, or there'll be blood
on the face Of the moon to an extent,
that will pale the "Penjeh incident" to
insigniticance. No diplomatic patch can
be put on this affair. and if something is
not did, We shall recall our consul to
Custer at once.
We are authorized by Burton to state
that the talk still goes" and instead of
the recall of the Chadron consul here
we expect to SEQ her diplomatic corps
increased so that it will be ten times as
great rs is Clusters atthe X. II. terminus.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

A drizzling rain yesterday forenoon
developed into q regular opening of the
flood gates of heaven about 4 o'clock in
the afternoon and for about an hour the
streets look 'd like fair sized creeks,
sending French creek up to within a
few feet ofits banks, raising nearly four
feet in about one hour, when it took a
turn downward and dropped that much
in less time. Floating on the sweeping
food were to be seen logs, boards, and
every description of timber, but the
damage to property in this vicinity is
light, and is represented by a bridge or
two, a few pannels OF fence and drown.
ed brood of chickens.
Mr.. Beech of Battle River arrived
this morning and reports several of the
bridges gone in that valley but no dam.
age to crops.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Probate Notlce.

TERRITORY OF DAKOTA
County of Custer,
In Probate Court Of the County OF
Custer, ID. L.
In the matter Of the estate Of John 7.
Code, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that III. N. Ross
has filed with the undersigned Judge OF
the Probate court a petition praying
that letters Of administration Of the
estate of John L. Code, deceased, be is
sued to him, the said II. n. Ross, on the
18th day Of May, 1885, at the hour Of 2
o'clock p. M, being a day Of a special
term of this court at the court room
thereof in the town ofCuster City, Coun-
ty of Custer, had been set for hearing
said petition, when and where any per
son interested may appear and show
cause why the said petition should not
be granted.
Dated April oath, 1885.
w. j. THoRNBY,
Judge Of the Probate court in and for
the County of Custer and Territory OF
Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Bridge Proposals.

County CLERKS OFFICE, CUSTER, OAK
June LIST, 1885. !
Proposals for the construction of q
bridge across Beaver creek, at the mouth
of Buffalo Gap, will be received at this
office up to July 6, 1885. The bids must
be enclosed in sealed envelopes, and
have the following or q similar endorse
ment thereon, Proposal for building
bridge across Beaver creek"
Each proposal must be accompanied
by a sufficient bond. Payment will be
made in Custer county warrants on
Road and Bridge fund.
The board Of county commissioners
will act on the proposals received July
1885, and reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
i. j. V. RUTKowsKI,
County Clerk.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Prospects

For the present season proving a
boomer for Custer, are particularly
bright. The visit Of Mr.. Morrisey of the
Grand Junction will probably result in
the erection of the mill on the mine.
when, according to the opinion Of every
practical miner who has ever inspected
the property, it will not only pay but
take its place among the dividend pay
ing properties of the Hills. To inau-
gurate this improvement would give
immediate employment to 100 men at
least.
Then. too, now that the existence of
tin in paying quantities has been proven
we can confidentially expect TO see that
class Of mining giving employment TO AS
many nor miners, and for all of these
Custer is the head centre and supply
point. With that number Of miners
employed q market is created for the
products of the rancher, such as would
draw that class of trade from every val.
ley in the county and deposit it at our
merchants doors. Taken all in all the
prospect is very flattering and is so az.
knowledged by those who take the
trouble to look the matter over.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Our Battle River correspondent very
p%ertinently reft rs to the county roadle ,
ing to that place and it should receive
the immediate attention of the commits.
sioners. 1t is very poor economy tina,
keeps roads in such condition that the
taxpayer who lives fifteen miles distant
from the county seat is compelled to
consume two days in making the round
trip. Over one hundred voters live Oh
Battle River and French creek and not
more than one in Ave have ever been to
Custer, simply on account Of the horri.
bic condition Of the roads, and our coun-
ty dads would be warranted and the in
terests Of ali concerned demand that, no
matter what it shall honestly cost, the
expense should be incurred, and that at
once.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Arrival and Departure Of Mails.

Deadwood and Custer leaves Custer Monday.
wednesday and Friday mornings, af 6 a, m,
and arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
at 3 p. m.
Custer and Hot Springs leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday ut s a. m; arrives Tues
day. Thursday and saturday at 4 p. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves Custer daily at 7 a. m.
arrives at Custer daily at 8 p. IN.
All mails close thirty minutes before departure.
Re- istry and Money order window closes at 6
o'clock p. m.
once open on Sunday until II o'clock. noon.
II. A. ALBIEN p. NJ.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Probate Notice.
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, !

TrRRIroRY OF pAkorA, IS
In Probate Court Of the County Of
Custer, ID. L.
In the matter Of the estate Of John Il.
Code, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Charles G.
Crazy has filed with the undersigned
Judge Of the Probate court. a p a.
praying that letters of adminisrgf
the estate Of John L. Code, de Wae., r
issued to him, the said Charles G. Crazy,
on the 9th day of June, 1855, at the hour
Of O'Clock +. m, being "a day Ola special
term Of this court, at the court room
thereof, in the town Of Custer City,
county Of Custer, has been set for hear
ing said petition, when and where any
person interested may appear and show
cause why the said petition should not
be granted.
Dated May 18th, 1885.
w. j. THORNLEY,,
Judge Of Probate court in and for the
County OF Custer and Territory OF Da-
kOta.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
NoticC-Timber Culture
Land Office at Deadwood, Oak

Complt '1t having been entered at this Office by
Alfred y. Spfagle again.t Samuel G. Foster fol
failure to comply with law as to iimbor-cultur
entry No. SCI dated Dee. 18th, 1883 upon lots !, 2,
) and 4 sec 4 Up 6 s range re in Custer county, ID
T., with a view to the cancellation of said entry
contestant alleging that 1T no time since said en-.
try has any breaking or Improvement been done
upon said and; neither in 1888, in 1894 or 1885
the said parties are hereby Summoned TO appear
at this office on the 18th day of July 1885 ut II
O'Clock n III TO respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged failure. The testimony
WILDE taken before the clerk of the district
court at Custer City ID. T. on Monday July 9th,
1855 at 10 O'Clock a III at which both parties are
requested TO be present with witnesses.
J. p. LOSE, Register
First publication. Jun 6,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Booth and son
Mark returned Monday evening from q
protracted visit east, during which they
have visited al the principal cities
both north and south and arrived home
apparently much recupersted, but 8.
M. says that while he never had a more
enjoyable time, still he was glad to get
back and breathe again the life giving
oxygen and nitrogen only to be found
Ia Custer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

There will be services at the Method
list church on Sabbath as follows /:
Preaching services. morning at IL a. m.
Evening at s p. m. Sabbath school at
10 a. m. Class meeting at the close of
the morning service. A cordial invita-
ton is extended TO all persons to meet
with us at any or all of these services.
H.. A. JAMES, Pustor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
For Sale.

Thirty-seven head of pure bred Cali,
way cattle, IL bulls, balance cows and
heiffers. The above stock are all reg.
istered and must be sold.
O. p. FRARy,
Administrator of the estate of j. N.
Smith, deceased.
Ranch Cheyenne River, one mile
south of mouth Of Hat Creek. 1918
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The Cheyenne Leader says: Mr..
Benhain, passenger agent Of the Sioux
City q Pacific railroad, was in the city
last week and while here made arrange
ments with Russell Thorhe to start a
stage line from Chadron, the terminus
o fthe road. to Buffalo, Wyo. Mr. Thorbe
has gone north TO look over the road,
and expects TO have it stocked by July J.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

What is to hinder Sundance from be.
ing placed on the mail route from Chad.
ron to Buffalo. Chadron, Custer, Jen.
ney's stockadc, Inyan Kara, Sundance
and then supply all the country along
the Belle Fourche and Powder river.
This is just the scheme that ought to be
perfected; it would be the nearest way
to Buffalo, all things considered, as ii
would cut a distance off the present
route from Spearfsh to Inyan Kara, and
would supply a country that needs it
more than any oth9r.-Gazette.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Messrs. Dryden and Flormann came
over from Rapid Thursday evening, the
former with instructions to survey the
quartz claims owned by the Penobscot
company, three in number, as patents
on them are to be applied for.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The commissioners decided at their
meeting, held yesterday. that no cleo
tion should be called to elect delegates
20 the constitutional convention. Gus
ter will be rather lonesome in this ac-
ton as WE see by our Hills exchanges
that the election is to be held in all the
other counties.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Our old friend Bob. Lucas, according
to the Valentine Reporter, is on his way
10 Cha6ron with a splendid printing
outfit where he proposes to deal out the
true democratic principles in weekly
doses. We wish MIN success in his new
venture.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The hail storm which visited Custer
on last Tuesday did not reach farther
than two miles north and west Of town,
but rs it came from the east it is fair to
suppose that it has caused considerable
loss to the ranchers on the different
valleys in that direction.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

We last week enjoyed a ride to the
mine owned and operated by III. G.
Rntterield, situated about four and one
half miles west Of town, upon which he
bad just completed his annual assess.
ment work, rot after the manner OF
many who merely get on the ground
and look around for a week or so. but
by running a tunnel on the 60 foot level,
fully 10 leet. The ore body which is
developed by the above workings is
about 5 feet vide and of high grade.
carrying both gold and silver in about
equal quantities and giving an aggregate
value Of al uut 500 to the ton. The
tunnel mentioned is now all in ore, and
in our opinion Of even a higher grade
than that previously encountered. Mr..
Butterfield is also the owner Of several
adjoining claims anu with the advent
of capital VIII undoubtedly have no
trouble in diSposing of the groupe at a
good round Azure, and we hope the
time is not far distant.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The Children's Day services of the
Methodist Sabbath school will be held
on the l4th inst. An interesting ?ro-
gramme has been prepared In which
the children and teachers will partici-
pate at the morning and evening serv-
;co-
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
The Mirror

Is no fatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Messrs. Paul and Tucker, ranchers OF
Horsehead creek, were in town yester
day and report a rush Of settlers in their
vicinity.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

/. Pew. n. A. James, Pastor.-Services In the NJ
Z Church every Sunday at IL o'clock a. m, and
7:3o o'clock p. IN. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath School at 10 o'clock q. IN.
HOT SPRINGS
Sabbath School at 10 a. m. each Sabbath
Preaching each third Sabbath by
II. A. James, Pastor In charge.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

A subscription paper for the purpose
Of raising funds for u Fourth of July
celebration was this week circulated by
Paul Kleemann and is receiving the sup
port of our business men.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The presentation of tho farce Home.
pathy at the court house last evening
was postponed, on account of the in
clemcency Of the weather, till this. Sat
urday, evening.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

That peculiar accent belonging to Jack
Winn Of Harvey, was to be heard on u
streets this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

That genial and experienced mining
superintendent and, according to the
Journal, fisherman, Cy Robbins, arrived
in town from Rapid the first of this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

III. G. Croford las moved his cattle
from his Spring Creek ranch to the
ranch on Lame johnny lately taken up
by himself and brother.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Mrs. F. r. Curran this week moved
into her residence corner Crook and
Fourth streets.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

The Office Of the Kleemann House
supports a new register of several hun
dred pages capacity.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Bird cages 75cts to $500. Ice cream
freezers So 95 to $1,000. Wire screen
dairy goods.
Van Devort & Co.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

ID. K. Snivelv, superintendent of the
Hot Springs and Chadron stage line was
q visitor in Custer this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Societies.
/. O. G.. r.

FIDELITY Lodge OF I. o. q. T. meets at the
]. G. CARR, w. C. T.. G. T.. BoYpEN, w. s.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Go to Cochran's for hardware, stoves.
tinware, plows, Scythes, racks, etc.
Cheapest house in the Hills.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Assay supplies, artists material, sew.
ing machine extras, musical goods.
Van Devort & Co.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Three baths for $1.00 at Stones.

Potatoes are in demand at four cents
per pound.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Any goods not kept in town, furnish
ed at catalogue prices, mail order dupli-
Gated.
Won Dayorf G, No
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Valentine only had three shooting
masinees last week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
Jurors.

The following is the list Of grand and
petit jurors drawn for the June term Of
Il district court, and they are supposed
to put in an appearance at the court
house Custer, on Tuesday, June 9th, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon:
ROE
Thos. Mclean, Samuel r. Shankland.
Frank Bender, William Powell, Reuben
Reeves, James s.. Weir, David z. Russell,
William Tarrant, Samuel G. Grass. John
w. Feathers, Joseph Kubler, Alfred
Patterson, Cyrus Belknap. Paul Tharp,
Denis Henault, Charles B. Green, Thos.
Dixon, Frank o. Burton, Isaac Hoising
ton, John II. Palmer, John Wilhelm,
Newton S. Tubbs, Jabez Brandham.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06
PETIT JURORS.

Joseph Humphri,3, William Krause,
James Walker, Milton Lewis, Frank B.
Gibson, Clarence A. Wood, Abraham
Wilcox, c. II. Dunton, II. p. Blevins,
Jerry Horgan, William A. Fowler, A. n.
Way, Felix Michaud, Albert III. KEN
mish, Fred Heideprim, Ludlow b. Reno,
James Doran, Charles Baty. Charles A.
Haserodt, III. c. Blackmer, Alvah f. Fay,
Avery ID. Clark, George Middleton.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-06-06

Van Devort & Co..
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-11

Thur. close sS1s $685. 4s7s 4s5s 9s1l 10 O
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-07-11
PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OF TIE INTERIOR.
OF To q MIN 1T 7 Mrs
WASuTNGTON- ID q lime ISfh 1Sg,

WASHINGTON. ID. C., June 18th, 1855.
Sealed proposals, Endorsed Proposals for Stock
dian Affairs Washington. ID. c., will be received
until II O'Clock NJ, July 10th. 1855, for the delivery
at Crow Agency, Montana, of 500 head of Stock
Cattle and 40 Bulls.
The stock cattle must be delivered at the Agency
named and must be oRe-haH heifers and one-half
cows not under two nor over five years old; and
American cattle. By the term American cattle
Is understood. cattle free from any Arkansas,
must be graded. and not over two years old. By
the word graded il is understood half-breed
from thoroughbred bulls. and all TO be delivered
within GO days after the approval of the contract.
Bidders must state in their bids the kind of
stock cattle they viii furnish. whether native
Montana. or from other territories and states
Each bid must give the names of all parties in
terested in or parties to II, and MUST have copy
of this advertisement attached. Bidders must
designate their place Of business and postoffice
address
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
check draft upon some United States depository
payable to the order OF the Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, which check or draft shall be not less
than five per centum on the amount Of cattle pro-
posed 70 be furnished. and shall be forfeited to
the United States in case any bidder receiving an
award shall fail TO execute promptly contract.
with good and sufficient sureties. according to the
terms of his bid, otherwise to be returned TO the
bidder.
BIDS NOT ACCOMPANIED By CERTIFIED CHECK
OR DRAFT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Parties receiving awards viii at once enter into
contract.
In executing contracts. the right viii be reserved
20 INCREASE OR DIMINISH THE QUANTITY RE-
oUIRED, and the further right 10 increase or di-
minish the amount specified in any contract to an
extent not exceeding twenty-five per centum-
Any or all bids, or any part OF any bid, VIII be
rejected If deemed for the best interest Of the
government
JNo. D. C. ATKINS,
iu23-3vexsu Commissioner.