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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
Resolutions by the I. O. O. q. It's.


Sg WE
Lodge of /. o. o. G. r., in council as,
sembled.
Whereas it hath pleased Almighty
God to remove by death our beloved
Sister Annice 4. Smith from our society
and while deeply feeling our loss, We
have the hope that she has been re.
moved to tina. Lodge on high, that
Temple not made with hands, the gates
OF which stands ajar by day, as there is
no night there-neither light Of the sun,
as God Is the light thereof, and she shall
reign forever and ever.
Therefore, Resolved, That we remem-
Der with fidelity her many virtues and
as far as lies within us, practice the pre-
cepts Of Gods Word and at last meet in
that Grand Lodge on high.
Resolved, That We tender our SYM
to the bereaved husband and
relatives both near and far.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
be published In the CUSTER
&c. Carr,
ID. Mcclure,
A. p. Smith.
Committee.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
A Sensible Suggestion.


A southern Dakota editor has evident
ly been experiencing the discomforts Of
this life, and unburdens himself of a
large amoun OF wisdom il. the following
paragraph
Once in a while it to the Press
that there are people disposed to find
faults because it isn't more of a paper.
Such criticisms may be regarded as en-
tirely legitimate. The paper is a one
horse concern, and nobody realizes this
more than its publishers. 1t makes a
mighty poor showing when compared
with sheets printed ia cities Of three to
twenty or more times the size of this.
The people who find fault with 1t are
undoubtedly warranted in their obser-
vations-just the same as any person
would be warranted in setting these
critics down rs very small potatoes and
few to the hill, when compared with
people who are recognized as of any
particular importance outside of their
wi immediate Surroundings. OF course
the paper Is small and not of much ac-
count but it probably comes as near to
something of a rank in journalism, its
circumstances considered, as do it's
more blatant critics to anything like an
eminent position in the history of their
time. Let the critics measure them
by the same standard as that by
which they seek to Judge the paper and
probably they will understand both it
and themselves somewhat better.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
Gypsies.

A band of gyysies will camp in the
court house on the evening Of March
18th when a sociable will be given by
the Ladies Aid Society Of the Congrega.
tional church. Among other attractive
features will be the presence OLA fortune
teller Of u~nrivaled fame and skill in
reading the fates OF mankind. An en-
trance fee Of % cents will admit to the
re!reshment tables. All are invited to
attend and enjoy IA pleasant evening.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
n. N. Ross this week received a lett,

II. n. Ross this week received a letter
from Albert Crary, who is at New Or
leans in company with j. T. Code, to
the effect that the latter is very low
with gravel in the bladder and if he is
not relieved shortly would die. He is
receiving good care and the best Of at
tendance and we hope that the next
letter will bring the intelligence that he
has fully recovered.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Acc ,rding to the Bismarck Tribune,
T. NJ. Ziebach, who for SO nan years
has had the high and responsible posi-
ton Of squatter governor. sent in the
following notice of designations:
To the Honorable House of Repre-
sertatives: / hereby tender my resig-
nation as sqnatter governor. Times are
too hard, whiskey in Bismarck is too
thin and expensive and the ante at
Major Edwards cottage is too high.
Having just completed a disastrous
democratic campaign in an overwhelm-
ing republican district where everything
voted. from Cinnamon down to cigar
store Indians, | am IL physical and a
financial wreck. Yours utterly forsaken
"ZIEB."
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

The Times Of last Friday contained
the information that the order removing
the aforesaid Office to Rapid City had
been revoked and that It would remain
in Deadwood. On Saturday night, how
ever, u special correspondent in Dead
wood t%eIephoned us that a second dis
patch had been received, again changing
the Office to Rapid, in confirmation of
this the Times Of the LIST contains the
following:
He laughs best who laughs last. We
realize the fact ito a dead moral Ger.
tainty." Scarcely had the ink dried
upon the announcement of the revoca
ton Of the land Office removal order,
before u telegram was received by Major
Champlin, Of which the following is a
copy:
WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1885.
Register and Receiver, Deadwood, Da-
kota:
My telegram Of yesterday is revoked.
Carry out instructions Of 10th instant,
l.. HARRISON,
Asst Constr.
Ofthe why's and wherefores. no one
in this locality is able to impart informa.
ton, and speculation is rife, The most
reasonable explanation offered is a
jangle at Washington among the friends
and advocates Of this city and of Rapid,
and the consequent Discrimination OF
President Arthur to interfere upon the
eve of his retirement from office. The
question may, properly, be said to be in
allegiance awaiting the new administers.
ton which, hampered by no obligations
and free 70 determine the question upon
It's merits, will, without doubt, promptly
revoke the unjust order"
So far as the CHRONICLE is concerned,
We a unselfishly say that We are in
favor of Deadwood's retaining the Office,
aud for this reason; that, while its loca-
ton either in Rapid or Deadwood will
not materially effect the patronage we
receive, its removal to Rapid will effect
the receipts Of all Of the balance of Gus
ter's business men. The pre- empters
and hoInesteaders living south, west and
east Of this place now prove up through
the clerk of the district court here and
as every final proof necessitates the
presence of four witnesses the money
expended i'm Custer bv them during a
year is no triiing sun. Now, with the
office at Rapid, while it is IA trihe farther
than to custer, that place can hold out
the inducement that the settler there
can do business direct with the Land
office officials, and this fact. while Of no
particular benefit to the settler, will un.
doubleday influence many t., adopt tina,
course.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Times, 9Th: The regular semi-month-
ly, cleanup of the Homestake, High
land, Golden Star, Deadwood, Terra and
i)eSmet mills, consisting of five of as
pretty and valuable bricks as were ever
nodded, were brought down yesterday
and leave on the treasure coach this
morning. An approximate value Of the
Ave is a trife in excess Of $4,000.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
To Subscribers.

The subscribers to the CHRONICLE who
have been receiving their paper and
have not paid for it, will be called upon
either by letter or in person to pay the
amount due us up to January 1st 1885.
We need the many dollars due us and
desire to square onr books at the end Of
the year. Those who cannot possibly
pay in cash can make settlement by
at the Office.
CLARK K KUBLER.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Bills authorizing the building Of a
bridge across the Cheyenne River and
the building Of a court house and Jail in
Fall River county, passed the legislature
last week. This will be gratifying in
teiiig-nce 10 the cattle men and farmers
of that county.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

II would seem from the tone Of n
Washington di Itch Of the 18th that
there Is but little danger Of the repeal
of the pre.emption and timber claim
bill for sometime to come and that
those DESTROYS will have the whole
summer. at lea I, in which to make Sc
Iections Of a location.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Dispatches Of the first inst. bring the
news that Gen. Grant is slowly failing
from cancer in the mouth and his ply
sicians are Of the opinion that he can-
not finger more than a few months at
the most.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
Notice Of Final Proof
William y. Dean, ID. 2S5j.

LAND OFFICE AT DEtDwooD. u. TT
Mare. 2. 1885. !
Notice Is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice Of his intention Ia
make final proOfin support of mis- claim. and
that said proof will be made before the judpe
or clerk Of the district court Of Custer county d.
I: at Custer City, ID 7, on April u, 1885.
viz; ~
William N. Dean, ID. 8. 2sa5 for the e hf Sc or
sec III and n hfne or sec Ii tp sr7eBH NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of.
said land, Wig:
Lewis Everly Of Harvey p O, OAK. Lewis
D0wny Of Strater PO, Oak, John Smith and Isaac
Enos Of French Creek p o. Oak
J p. LUSE, Register
First publication, March !
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

A bill authorizing Custer county's
commissioners to fund all outstanding
indebtedness passed the Dakota legisla-
ture On the 18th ult.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Rev. A. C Dill, Pastor Divine Worship Sun.
day Mt II a. m, and 7.3O p. m. Sunday School
ct 9:45. Church Prayer and Social gathering
Thursday evening ut 7:29. Young Peoples
Christian Social Union Friday evenings. A cor
dial and hearty welcome TO all.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Mcssrs. Lake, Dave Clark and Jas.
Fowler Of Rapid passed through Custer
the first of this week on a return tax
paying trip to Fall River county. .
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Max Meyer has opened a barber shop
in the building next west of the meat
market where all can secure satisfaction
In work in his line.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
Arrival and Departure Of Nails.

D-Adwood and Custer leaves Custer Monday.
Wednesday and Friday mornings, mt g a, m,
and arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
ct n. m.
Custer and Hot Springs leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday Mt 3 q. m; arrives Tues
dav, Thursday and saturday mt 4 p. /.
Crsfer and Rapid leaves Custer daily at 7 q. m.
arrives at Custer daily at 8 p. m.
All mails close thirty minutes before depar.afe.
Re lstry and Money order window closes at 6
o'clock p. m.
once open on Sunday until IL O'Clock. noon.
II. A. ALBiEN p. NJ.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
xrecsodiss Church.

Rev. n. A. James. Pastor Services I'm the N
z Church every Sunday mt II o'clock a. m, and
7:So O'Clock p. m. All are cordially invited.
Sabbath School at 10 o'clock q. m.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Cy Robbins, Supt. Of the Grand juno
ton came over from Rapid the irst of
this week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

II. ii. Tamlyn took another swing
around the circle this week, that is, the
'tin horse shoe" route.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

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, 1885-03-07
Chicago and North Western r. 3

Time. ~ departure Of Passenger Trains from
Pierre. In effect 1882:
Leave for Chicago and the East ..-..7OO A. N.
l.. 8. BULLARD, Genl Agent.
Pierre. Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Messrs. Conger and Street the "twins"
Of Beaver creek were in town Thurs
day.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
The Boss cigar at Stones.

For a quick, smooth shave and nea;
haircut 20 to Max Meyers
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
Societies.
I. u. Il. n.

Fidelity Lodge Of I. o. @. T. meets at the
Court. House at 7:3n p. m. Saturday evening".
], c. CARE, w. c. r. c. X. BoyDEN, w. s,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

w. II. Mitchell has resigned his posi-
ton as editor Of the Rapid Republican
and in its issue Of the Goth prints his
valedictory in which he remarks:
"With this number Of the Republican
the editorial labors Of the present in
cumbent will cease, and while We cannot
bat feel some twinges Of regret in bid
ding good bye to the many readers
whom during the last half year we nave
sought to please and entertain. still "A
sense Of duty impels us to this course.
The editorial work and management of
even a weekly newspaper, if properly
conducted. requires more time and at
tention than u professional duties will
longer permit us to bestow upon The
Republican,, and we are driven to the
alternative ofabandoning either journal
ism or the practice of law and with
them that human weakness born OF
avarice we follow the phantom which
promises the greatest gam.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

A special meeting of the firemen il
called for next Monday evening.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

We wish to express the thanks Of the
Custer City Fire and Hose Co. No to
the ladies aud others who SO kindly as.
sisted at the supper given in connection
with the masquerade ball on the nigh,
of the ith.
ii. j. STONE, foreman,
HY MoSHEIM, Ch"ir'm Com. Of Arrang'!
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Messrs. Boland and Wilson Of Buffalo
Gap were visitors in Custer Monday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07

Our artist friend w. V. Herancourt of
Dubuque, Iowa, sends US tile picture of
"a Dakota claim shanty, that is true to
life Of those " hich one can see any
where In eastern Dakota. The shapty
is a rough board affair and from the
roof protrudes a couple Of joints of stove
pipe that combined form an obtuse
angle, in front sits the claim-owner
smoking his pipe while the front of the
building is adorned by a shirt and a
pair Of socks; the plat Of prairie leading
to the place is strewn with old tin cans
and beer bottles, while the back ground
shows a level prairie to the horizon.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
The NelUs.

President Cleveland has dined out of the
White House once In Washington, and
that was with Secretary Bayard.
The Pail Mall Gazette says it is glad to
be able to s'ste upon the highest authority
that the long standing question of differ.
ence between England aud Russia concern.
ing the northwest Afghan frontier has been
finally and satisfactorily settled.
The Greenback Labor party of Ohio,
met in State Convention at Columbus, Fri
day and adopted resolutions demanding
the expansion of the currency; that banks
OF issue be abolished and legal tender
notes substituted for bills; demanding that
Congress issue paper currency to the
amount Of $50 per capita; for the immedi-
ate payment of bonds of the United
States and for public improvements and
against fusion with any other party organ
izaton. A full State ticket was nominat-
ed.
In connection with the published state
ment that eX-President Arthur was suffer-
ing from an aggravated form of Bright's
disease, reporter called on him the other
day and asked him if there was any ruth
in such report The ex-president replied {:
"There Is simply no truth in the report"
member of Mr.. Arthurs family said SUBJ
sequently: "He is in fairly good health.
don't mean that he is absolutely well, but
he makes no complaint"
The regular meeting of the Maine Hotel
Proprietors Association was hel in Bath
Friday. The Maine Industrial Journal of
Bangor was made the official paper of the
association. The next meeting will be
held in Bangor, September 10Th; and the
annual convention will be In Portland the
the first Friday in June, 1886.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
Official Programme for the Nation
al EucuniDpnenf.

The following is the official programme
of the National Encapment, G. A. r., to
be held In Portland June 22ud-27th inst,
as forwarded to Commander in Chief
Kountz for his approval
NJ >nday-Reception and assignment OF
quarters.
Tuesday-General parade of G. A. Il.
Post ex.solders and sailors, escorted by
the LIST Brigade of Maine militia under
command of Gen. ]. Marshal Brown
Evening.-Public reception of Commander
in-Chief John B. kountz at City Hall Mrs.
Elizabeth Irving Mansfield will recite po-
EN- written by Mrs. Kate b. Sherwood en-
titled, Twenty Years Ago" Camp fires
on the right and left of the Encampment
on the Eastern Promenade.
ednesday-Balloon ascension from
Munioy Hill in the afternoon at o'clock
by Gus Rogers of Faulkner, Mass. Prob
able exhibition OF the working model of
war balloon invented by Gen. Russell
Thayer of Philadelphia. Evening.
ception given by Mrs. Kate b. Sherwood,
president OF the Woman's National Relief
Corps, at City Hall; fireworks at the camp
ground.
Tuesday -Miscellaneous amusements and
excursions to the islands in Portland mar
Dor, Old Orchard Beach, White Mountains
and other places OF uote, oN tue Pusls' ies
mental associations and Individually.
Grand sea excursion and entertainment
will be given by the Woms MS State Relief
Corps of Maine to the Woman's National
Relief Corps.
Friday-Entertainm of the delegate
and invited guests. Grand set down at the
bay and among the Islands.
Saturday-Break camp. Home, sweet
home"
The committee on hotels report that all
the city hotels are not filled aud ample
room Is left at the island aud Ola orchard
hotels to accommodate 5000, and in private
families in the city proper there are 1000
rooms left.
1t is announced that $50 double gas lights
will be provided for the camp, equal In
power to % electric lights. The water
company will furnish pure Seoago water
for drinking and washing.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
Special Trains During National
Encantpnient Week.

Sunday, June 2lst, special starts from
Bangor at p. M, running via Augusta and
Brunswick, and specials will start from
Dexter at 30 p. m, Skowhegan at 8. w
d. m., Lewiston Lower Station at 4 80 p M
and Bath at 5.15 p. m, to connect there
with
Monday, June 22d, special starts from
Bangor at II O'Clock noon, running via
Winthrop and Lewiston, leaving winthrop
at 20 D. m, and special leaves Farming
ton at so p. M, connecting at Iced
Junction with special from Bangor. Mill
itary companies are to be taken to Lewis
ton Fair Grounds on specials, leaving Old
town at l2.35 p. m. Monday, Bangor at
lilo D. M, Dexter at 80 p. M, Skowhe-
gan at 2.40 p. IN. ard Waterville at 80 p.
m, leaving the Fair Grounds for Portland
at q. m. next morning.
Tuesday, June 23d, specials will run from
nearly all parts of the road as follows
Leave Pennington at 4.25 a. m. and Lew
iston Upper Station at 6.45 a. IN. Leave
Waterville at g. 10 a.. m, to connect with
early train from Augusta. Leave Bangor
at 5. 10 a. M, WateIville at 7.l2 a. m, run
ming via Augusta 1855 a. N. and Bruns'
wick 925 a. m. Leave Lewiston Lower
Station s. 55 a. H., Bath $50 a. M, w alter.
Vile G so a. M, running via Winthrop I OF
q III. and Lewiston $40 a. m.
The night trains will run between Bate
and Bruins wick both Monday and Tuesday
nights. These specials of course are at
addition to the regular trains, the time Of
which is we'll known by all.
Returning, the regular trains leaving
Portland for Lewiston at sos p. M, VIII
run through to Pennington and Skowhe
gan via Winthrop. The one leaving Port
lane for Augusta at 5l5 p. ID. Will rui
through to Bangor.
Trains with military companies leave
Portland at 40 pm, running via Augusts
to Skowhegan, Dexter, Bangor and oid
town, and night express leaves at ll15 p
IN Other days of the encampment specia
accommo cations will be provided for Wis
| itors on regular trains.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
Good Te7l.plars at Scion

The session of Somerset District Lodge,
|. O g. T., held at Scion, June 9th, was
success District Templar, f. Z. Holt,
presiding in very pleasing manner 1t
was considered one of the best sessions
ever held. They have voted to work the
degrees in this county, and Degree Tenn
pl,, will soon be instituted at Norridge-
wock. The entertainment furnished by
Scion and Star of the East Lodges did
them much credit and they may feel as
sured it was highly appreciated by all in
attendance These meetings are fast be-
coming more interesting and profitable and
the attendance is rapidly increasing. The
The next session will be held with Union
Lodge, Madison, Sept 4th.
1t was decided to hold basket picnic at
Hayden Lake. Saturday June 10th, each
Lodge to furnish some entertainment.
There will be one or more bands In atten-
dance and the committee of arrangements
assure all it will be very enjoyable affair
All Good Tempars in the county are in
vited to be present Remember the date Is
June Goth. f. >. MORSE, Sec.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
UD Rfver Notes.

The fires on the timberlands above the
Eorks o,thoroh 81 short d,ro,;on yyere
!
very destructive ana OUT ior the ram "ouio
have done immense damage Mr.. SNOW,
Junior partner of the firm of w. b. Snow
q Son and Mr. r. Wbi,nev foreman
nave explored the ourneo 'erri'ory Aou re-
port about 10000 acres burned over on En-
chauted Stream. STONY Brook. Bald Noun
,o,r .rd Salmon S,roou toyns soven
- .a.. -, sa .,ao aa...',,.aa
camps anu iour o"-hs were aiso oes'ioyeu
The damage Is estimated from Sl2ooo to
Sic, 200. The rebuilding of the dams will
coat. ut least. AZ. OOO. The loss falls
largely on A. w. Wildes & Co.. w. r.
snow g. Son and T. Manchester Haines
There was Also a fire on SPENCER Stream.
The amount of logs that will be left be-
hind in the stream and brooks ia. by par.
ties well qualified to iudpe. estimated to
he on Dead River waters moi far from one
half IF the sntire cnt and nm tho Moose
River waters. including the Lake. about
one-fourth. making not far from one. third
of the entire cut on the Kennebec that
will not reach the market this wear.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-06-10
SEOaChegan and athens RdttrOdd.

A decision was rendered at the law term
of the court held at Augusta the last week
in May, on the case, Skowhegan and Ath-
ems Railroad Company VS.. j. c. Kinsman,
tried in this county, March term 1884, Pc
ters, c. j., Presiding. The action was
brought to collect subscription to the
stock of the proposed railroad and is test
case. The defense was first that not
sufficient number Of shares were subscribed
taking all the subscriptions, and second
some of them were worthless. The case
was reported to the law court when the
plaintiffs evidence was out to see whether
action could be maintained thereon and
the following is the action;
Rescript, Where one in subscribing for
shares of stock expressly and uncondi-
tionally promises the corporation to take
and pay for them, he cannot insist on the
full number of shares being subscribed Tor
before performing his express promise.
The plaintiff corporation was sufficiently
organized to IN tintain an action ON sub
scription for stock.
Action to stand for trial.