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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18

lu order % relieve al anNietes, we would
state chat when Hon. James NJ. Mason assumes
control of the Democrat, the fact will be duly
announced Until then possess your souls
with patience " The wicked fee when no man
plrsueth bat the righteous are bold as lion.
The above is the leading editorial of our con-
temporary round the corner last week. And
misleading one. too, inasmuch as about three
columns ol editorial matter following it are by
Mr. James w. Mason, who, 20 air his notions,
had hundreds of the Democrat printed and
mailed Co T0m Dick and Harry throughout
the Sratc-Tic Free Ples 1lh.
We reprint the above from last weeks Free
Press because it is as good now as then. The
last issue of the paper round the corner teem-
cd with ~. Masons characteristic illusions
and yet 70 would imply prcfatorialiy and cdi-
torially that Mr.. Mason las no control of its
columns 10 tries % hoodwink the iand0wn-
ers and agricultuusts generally 10y the cry of
equalization of taxation, the while paving the
way for Mr.. Mason's legislative lobbying. Did
DE not spend a Winter i'm Richmond at the
expense of the New York Syndicate in vain en-
deav0r 20 seduce Virginia 90 consent TO sue
West Virginia Tor millions of dollars He's
lovely character 90 pose as the friend of the
West Virginia farmer, Ifhe could succeed in
his Vaccinations he'd impoverish every man,
woman and child I'm the State except himself
and his own and the paper round the corner
{. ahoriin- him the opportunity
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18
@ ROMnh on Oorlls. V

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings, Dizziness
Indigestion, Headache, SleepleSsness cured b,
tNVa1ls' Health R.noyvpr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18

II the long suffering South had pcrsevcrcd
these many years since ,ae war in seeking in-
dus,riously 90 see itself only as cpine others
saw 10 10 would have lost hear. and gone to the
dogs. But the South dii no such thing Man
fully, 10 smo,heroj down i,s anguish, brushed
away iis tears and affair iu the distance deserted
it- salvation salvation chat had COB De earned
And who DOW shall -.y taatitw1s NOT earned
Gentlemen who would prescribe l',-le more
sackcio,h and oshe, for Dixie cannot apprcci-
ate the full heapius measure of herwoes And
they don want Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18
RO,,gh on Pain.

wells Health Remover restores health an,
vig0F, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual De
bility. s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18
Heart PafnS

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
burs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18

We notea refreshing change from the stcreo-
typed yarns of the death 90 intervals Of George
Washington body servant. vs.. II. Burgess
Of Alexandra says thar he helped I'm l,36to
build the tomb q, Mt Vernon and 90 place
therein the bodies of George and Martha. He
got q peep at the ola gentleman and for % mo-
ment the face remained perfectly preserved
Exposure 20 air. however caused the fea-
lures 20 suddenly collapsc-and our couutry's
father reverted 90 bis original dust.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1885-06-18

Cures cholera, collie diarrhWa, aches, pains
sprainS, headache neuralgia, rheumatism. 2Oc
Rough ON Pain Plasters. loo
Hoftplse
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

~. w. Robbins Is making the CUSTER
CHRONICLE "A liv 'ly. reliable and newsy
paper, and Is doing a good work i'm De.
voting much thought, time and space to
the production and publication of ar
ticles well calculated to attract attention
TO the undeveloped mineral wealth Of
Custer county and the Hills. Cy has
beeu engaged for a number Of years, rs
a prospector, commissioner Of the Hills
at the Denver exposition, correspondent
and editor, and IN this work has never
Jagged in zeal. He knows the truth
there is in his Oft. repeated assertion
that the BLACK Hills is the richest
mineral region under the sum-" and is
certainly doing his full share to make
others know and understand it. fie
labOrs. at times, as other laborers i'm the
same field have done, without very
bright prospects Of reward or pecuniarv
benefit To himself, but always with the
strongest faith that the future will see
the realization Of his brightest predic-
tons for the Black Hills country"
The above favorable send-of We clip
from that sterling paper the Black Hills
Journal. OF course it is encouraging to
read these complimentary notices, but
we are averse to publishing them as a
general thing. However we DO not pre-
tend to be entirely free from a little of
that vanity common to every creature
that wears the human form divine"
and it does us good to know that our ef-
forts for years. in a cause which is still
dear to us, is recognized and appreciated
And to all Of the members of the press
welcome in this (to us new field, We
take this occasion to FAY, gentlemen, we
hank you.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Custer Fire and Hose Co.

Regular meeting held Dec. eth, 1888.
Foreman stone, presiding.
Minutes of last meeting read, amend
ed, and then approved.
Committee on arrangements reported
the receipts of dance held at court house
OH the 18th of November, $500. Tx
penses 1913, leaving a balance of
S22.S5 to be added to the general fund.
Mr.. :. NJ. Doth stated that he had
never been notified of his election 10
membership in the company, but was
willing to pay all due, assessed against
him, and, on motion proposition was ac-
cepted, and MIR Booth paid in $3.50.
Names of X. s. Lewis, ID. Carrigan, n.
ID. Pool, L. Y. Gariock, W. NJ. Alexan-
der, were then pror~,se,l for member
ship. Ballot being had they were de-
clared duly elected. and membership
fee. one dollar each, paid III to fore
man.
Bill of J. A. Boyden, $500. for making
graphing hook, referred 10 committee
Clark and Stone-with authority To pav
the bill if found correct.
On motion, u committee-Clark,
Booth and Albien-was appointed to
report upon the best method of expend-
ing the funds now in the treasury.
II. A. Albien was elected iirst assistant
foreman in ploce Of Thos. Webster, re-
moved from territory.
A. I. Feay was elected assistant sec
rotary.
ID. Carrigan was appointed member of
standing committee in place Of II. A. AL.
bien, resigned.
Foreman Stone paid into the treasury
the sum Of $32.S5-proceeds of dance,
dues and fees.
Treasurer Clark reported the funds
on hand to be about $1,000, with no in
debtedness.
A. L. FEAY, Asst. Secretary.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
PERSONAL.

j. w. Foster came up from Battle
Creek on the 9Th.
w. II. Slaughter up from Beaver
creek the forepart Of the week.
Chas. w. Dryden from Rapid City
ga .e Custer a call on his way to do some
surveying near the l. A X ranch. IIav.
ing completed the work he has gone
back to Rapid.
j. c. Spencer from the l. A X rancl,
paid Custer a brief visit on the 9th.
j. II. Brown arrived from Beaver
creek the orepart of the week.
Archie Beaton came over from Brown.
vile the forepart of the week and is
stopping at the Vienna.
A. ID. sherwood came i'm from fIells
Canyon on the 9TH. Rather a hot place
to hail from, but then as Shakespear
says. Whats in a name"
A. Bellinore came up from French
creek the forepart Of the week.
j. r. Bueter came down from Dead
wood on the eth. Mr.. Bueter came down
to superintend the work on some valua-
bic gold properties in which he is inter.
ested about seven miles west of Custer.
j. Henderson, miner from the Eta
camp came over on the Sth.
{. ii. Monroe from the Bar T ranch
arrived in Custer about the middle OF
the week.
Chas. Balck came up from Point OF
Rocks Wednesday.
Judge Thornby from Battle creek
tarried for Il night III Custer on his way
to the Eta camp where we hear he las
embarked in the hotel business. The
Judge ought to make agreeable boni-
face. Well take chances and try him
anyhow when we 90 that way.
J. Mcclure, the eminent tin pros.
pector from Hill City came over ON the
10th.
A. j. ferxa arrived on Thursday from
Omaha. We understand NJ. Yerxa is
looking over the field with a view to
starting in the butcher business in Gus.
ter. We wish there was business en-.
ough to retain him.
&. c. Crary came up from Buffalo Gan
yesterday.
{. II. kellogg arrived in Custer Fri.
day evening. Mr. Kellogg is in the boot
and shoe trade and halls from st. Paul
We met Mr.. Kellogg sometime ago in
Rapid and invited him to give Custer
a call on his return. We hope he will
establish a trade here that will iustifv
him in paving us a periodical visit.
Frank Webster paid his old stamping
ground a brief visit and returned to
Su idance.
A. Gillett from Buffalo Gan is ston.
ping at the KIeemann House.
Robert Washmidt came down from
Yesterday. |
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Lost or Strayed

Six head of horses from Geo. Smiths
pasture, adjoining the townsite of Gus
ter, November LIST. 1880, one mare about
ten wears old, blue roam with white
hairs in tail, branded Diamond y on
left shoulder. One bay mare about ~
years old, two white feet behind, white
strip in face, Diamond y on left shoulder.
One sorrel flly about /! years old, two
white hind feet. white strip in face,
branded Diamond Y on left shoulder.
One bay iilly, n year old, white STRIP
in forehead. Two sucking mare colts,
no brands. some white in face Of each
The undersigned will give u reward al
$40 to n person who will return said
horses or give information leading to
their recovery.
Nj. I. Schoonmrker. Custer City, OIL
r. II. Flynn. Bntfiio cap. ID. T.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Furnishing goods, boots and shoes a
Smith & Fitch's.
III. A. JAMES, Postor.

There are some improvements going
onin and about the CHRONICLE Office. and
sanctum will soon haye an improved
appearance. These changes are not
exactly Of the kind Mrs. Darlington de-
scribcd when she said, I'VE are going to
have Il condition TO our house, so'when
orr friends come 10 see us, we will be
able to treat them with more hostility.
A portereco in front, a pizaro in the
rear, and the water running through a
little anecdote."
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

We were asked sometime ago how
gold and silver were refined al the L,
S. assay Office, we were ignorant Of the
process used in that establishment bul
We find the answer in the Scientific
American "The bullion after eranula-
ton is boiled up wi h sulphuric acid
which dissolves the silver and leaves
the gold behind. The silver il precipi-
tated from this solution by strips Of
copper, which take its place in combina.
ton with the acid and produce blue
%vitriol, while the silver displaced is well
washed and then melted into bars in
the furnaces
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Notice OF Fina Proof.
LAND OFFICE AT DEApwooD. ID r

LAND OFFICE AT DEADwOOD. ID. IT,
November u, 1885. I
Notice is hereby given that the fol.
lowing-named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof in sup,
port of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge, or in his
absence, the clerk of the district court
for Pennington county, ID. H., at Rapid
City. ID. T., OIL January 5, 1886, viz
James Gorton,
DecIaIafOIy Sta tenent. No. 2SJ2.
for the ST quarter of NE quarter, lot |,
section q, SW quarter Of NV quarter,
NV quarter of SW quarter, section 3
township 3 south, range 8 east, b. Fl. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
proove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of. said land. viz: John
+. Reddick, A. =. Way, Charles Ter
willeger, Levi Anderson, all Of Strater
P~ostofiice, ID. L.
j. p. LUSE, Register.
First publication, November Is.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Smith & Fitch received q fine line OF
mems, youths and boys suits this week.

Methodist Church-There will be
services On Sabbath as follows: Morn
ing, Sabbath school at 10; preaching
service at IL class meeting at the close
of the morning service. Evening,
preaching at 1880. Tuesday night the
sour Social Lyceum" holds its regular
meeting. A very cordial invitation is
extended to all persons TO attend all or
any of these services.
III. A. JAMES. Pastor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

During our late visit to the railroad
we were glad to see that the Northwest
ern did not intend to give the Black
Hills a snide railroad. Everything con
nected with the construction is first
class, and no expense has been spared
to build u road fully up with the times
combining all the latest improvements.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

The word Gale we find is a very in.
definite term. The Poet Milton de-
scribes one kind as "a wind Of g~entlest
gale, Arabian odors famed from their
soft wings" There is another version
we learned when a boy which goes like
this: "A gale Knocked Yankee Doodle
into a frying pan, and knocked down
the big Dutch churn." We think from
describing the gale that struck the foot
hills on the 3rd. At any rate it couldn't
have been one of Millions kind or il
wouldn't have shown such spite against
the little clubhouse. There was nc
Arabian odors about it.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

From the Rapid Republican we learn
that Chris Jensen has leased the new
barn lately erected by Messrs. Keliher
and vii. engage in the livery business,
He will also make that headquarters
for his stage and express lines.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
CUSTER CHRONICLE
Official Paper or Custer County.
Arrival and Departure ofMails.

Deadwood and Custer leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings, at 8 a, m,
and arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday:
at 9 y. m.
Custer and Hot Springs leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday at 8 a. m: arrives Tues,
day. Thursday and Saturday at 4 p. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves Custer daily ut Y a, IN.
arrives at Custer daily at 8 p. M;
All mails close thirty minutes before depar.ufe.
Rec istry and Money order window closes at 9
O'Clock p. m.
Office open On Sunday uhtil ~ O'clock. noon.
II. A, ALBIEN +. NJ.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Mr.. John Farley, Supt. Of the New
York Mica mine, will leave for Titus
vile. New Jersey, early next week to
attend the settlement OF his fathers
estate. He intends to return to the
Hills about the first Of March, when it
is presumed the company will start the
work on the mine. The many friends
Of Mr.. Farley and his estimable wife
will witness their departure with regret,
and this feeling is mutual as Mr.. F. says
he came to this country a confirmed
invalid after doctoring in the east for
two years. While here he has fully re.
gained his health without medicine
save the balm that is in our atmosphere,
and IL left to his own choice he would
eve quit these Hills,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Mr.. James Clark has recently added a
corn-sheller to his mill, and is now pre-
pared to shell corr at short notice.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Judge Thornby has received word
from Register Lnse Of Deadwood to
start work on the Climax mica mine
Immediately.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Dan Scott, we'll known in the Hills,
has become editor Of a new democratic
paper established at Canton.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

When Baby vas sick. We gave her CAsroRIA
When she was . Child. she cried for CASTORIA
When she became Miss. che chung 10 CASTORIA
Wheo shs had Children, she gave them CAST"A
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
kocieties.
n. r Il 4. ~.

Cnster City lodge, No. &c, A.. r.. d. A. NJ. meets
IN Masonic hall I'm regular communication on
the first and third Wednesdays Of each month.
ID. w. FLICK, w. NJ.
3. NJ. BOOTH, Sec,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
ConeVrga fionaI Church.

Rev. w, D.. j. Stevenson, P~astor.-Divine scrv
ice every Sunday Mt II a. IN. and 7:30 p. IN. sun
day school ut 10 n. IN. An address every Wed
nesday night at 7;90 TO which all are earnestly
invited.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Co 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, 1885-12-12
Churches.
Methodist Church.

Rev. H.. A. James. Pastor Services In the NJ
K Church every Sunday at III o'clock a. m. and
7:30 o'clock p. IN. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath School at 10 o'clock a. m.
HOT SPRINGS
sabbath School at ~ n. 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, 1885-12-12
BATTLE RIVER CROSSING.

Battle River was visited by a very
evere wind on the 3rd, blowing down
haystacks and small out.houses. and
taking the roof off Of Mr.. Maddox's
house lower down the river.
The railroad company have not as yet
completed purchase Of land at Battle
creek crossing, all previous reports to
the contrary Notwithstanding. Capital.
lists are however offering good prices for
land in that vicinity.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

There il u man whose name will 80
down the dim avenues Of time AZ Il
benefactor Of his race. We know in
ages to come Il will be ever present on
the lips Of the fairest daughters Of Eve,
and will by them be breathed With a
hencdiction, in accents Of praise and
gratitude. But woe is US, We cahnJt
speak his name. However We know
We will be understood when we say it
is the man who invented that benficent,
and beautifving article of woman APP
parel commonly called "A hustle. 1t has
been put to the severest test by one of
Clusters fairest and most worthy young
ladies, who, while walking on the icy
sidewalk the other day slipped with both
feet and came down back wards at full
length, an | we have the testimony Of
her friends for it, she wasn't hurt a bit.
- -
Booth * Webster received via Buffalo
Gap and Niobrara Transportation com
pany 10000 pounds Of flour on Friday.
The season is rather too far advanced for
good, comfortable freighting with cattle.
Three of the wagons upset into the
creek about ten miles from Custer,
damaging, we are told, about 5000
pounds OF -four. The drivers say the
road has not been laid nj with a view
to the accommodation of long teams
with trail wagons. AS we will probably
have a good deal Of that kind Of trans.
portation yer the Gap road, it will be
well for II road makers to bear that in
mind, while putting that road in condi-
ton, as teams with ten yoke Of cattle
each, and three wagons attached, can
not pull over a road where the turns
are short. Men are still working on
that road we hear, and we hope they
will make a good one before they quit.
We have read a copy of the Denver
Tribune-Republican, containing a de.
scription of Hendy's hydraulic gravel
elevator, with cuts and engravings show
ing manner of operating. This is a new
invention for the successful work
ing Of placer ground which has a surplus
Of water on bedrock and is too fiat to
allow for dump or drainage. 1t is said
to work to Il charm IN California and in
places in Colorado where it has been
lately introduced. We have not space
to give a minute description. 1t is,
however, quite simple, and if it does the
work as satisfactory as is represented,
and we see no reason why it should not,
it will create almost II revolution in
placer mining, as it will enable miners
to work vast tracts Of placer ground
which have remained thus far untouch-
ed on account of its being too We. and
fiat. The paper car be seen at our
office.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

The largest assortment Of Holiday
goods at Fred Heidepricm's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
NEWS FROM OUR NEIaHBoRs.
BTANCM,

The Custer Hotel, opposite the Eta
headquarters, will open on the 18th OF
December, and will give a grand ball on
Christmas eve, Ward & Thornty pro.
pftetors.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
FRENCH CREEK.
December 9th. 1SS,

December 9TH, 1850.
EDITOR CHRONICLE Winter is at
hand and Jones Bros. railroad con-
tractors, have pulled in for winter quar-
ters. They will work on a stone cut
all winter. They are the most success
full contractors on the line and good
straight forward men. They will give
a free dance on Thursday evening, Dec
10th, to their many friends and &C.
vuaintances.
Oh, Yes! John Harris is still looking
happy. May te always continue.
Jacob Mills is building a new house.
How is it all the old bachelors are step.
ping abroad. Next will be Jimmie
Demereau who is deserving of Il good
companion, and is everybody's friend.
Mr.. William Young killed five hogs
weighed when dressed 1000 pounds. He
also raised the corn to feed them How
is that for French creek.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
StuB.


EDITOR CHRoNIcLE:-Town lots have
been sold and Buffalo Gap booms, with
a boom that ought to make glad the
hearts Of all the old residents. There
is rush and hustle enough to suit the
most fastidious old prospector, but it is
not the same as our gold excitement.
There's something lacking one cannot
define, hut the difference is felt very
plainly. 1t las not got the same Wild.
delightful life Of our gold excitements,
and money is not so free and plentiful
either. The houses are coming in from
the Old town and new ones built so fast
that a person gets tired trying to keep
track of them.
Street, they say is scarcely eve at
home Of evenings and Sundays.
Wouldn't be surprised if there was a
wedding before long.
The driving of the tin spike by Geo.
Boland was "a success, but as the pro-
ceedings were SO wildly and truly anti
cipated by We editor in last week.
CHRONICLE, | will no try to describe il
Has the mantle of Elijah fallen on his
shoulders?
The railroad company are putting in
a turn table down by Treats store.
1t is rather amusing to hear the ten.
derfoot inquire about the tin mines
around Rapid. Why does not Custer
wake UP and do Il little advertising on
her own hook, it would pay. More
anon.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

Toys and Holiday goods at Fred
Heidepr;em's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

All kinds of Holiday presents at Fred
Heidepriem's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12

If you want a good overcoat give
Smith & Fitch a call.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Three baths for 800 at stones.

Try Wheeler's medicated coughcandy
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-12-12
Flour

Flour.
Sioux City Standard , X flour, S+WG
per hundred pounds at Cochran's.