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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29

1t is stated that the Northw estern
railway company, controlling the road
to be operated from Chadron, westward
into Wyoming, have surveying party
ont hunting and boring for coal along
the proposed line of that road to Fetter-
man. We do not know that coal exists
south Of the Belle Fourche for consi-
derable distance, 20 any extent, and are
inclined to the opinion that it does not,
unless lying deep in the ground, but we
do know that north Of that stream and
but thirty or forty miles west of here,
immense beds OF the very finest quality
of Ignite coal are found almost at the
surface of the ground. And these H. :
posits have been thoroughly prospecte''
and in most places range from twenty
to forty feet in thickness. We think
that very soon, these will the coal fields
to which transportation companies will
be looking for "back freight" business
that will be permanent. Sun Dance
Gazette.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
LAME JOHNNIE.
SYLVAN RANCH, Aug. %, 1885.

EDITOR CHRONICLE Every week a
copy of your paper wends its way to our
small home and is welcome visitor, |
can assure you, / always find some
thing of interest in it. / learn from it
what is going on in other parts of the
country, and, thinking perhaps some OF
your readers might be interested in
knowing what is going on in this locali-
ty, thought / would drop you few
items. ifyou find anything worthy OF
publication from them, well, and if not
you can commit them to the tender care
Of the waste basket and no harm will be
done to the world, unless it should be
u taking up your valuable time in try.
ing to decipher my article.
Our section of country is an agricult.
ural and stock raising one. Farmers in
the valleys Of Beaver and Lame Johnnie
creeks have just finished one Of the
most bountiful harvests ever realized in
this region, and hard to beat in amy
country. 1t would DO one Of your
readers good to feast their eyes upon
our large and numerous stack yards Sc
we'll filed with wheat, barley and oats
ami after the, have tired Of these ins
seek relief in other sights, t6cy eau looi
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
Black Hills Minerals.

Prof. Bailey, in his speech at the lay
ing Of the corner stone for the School OF
Mines in Rapid, furnished the following
which will be of interest to our readers !:
We do not find tin mentioned as one
Of the resources Of the United states
even In 1881, for the reason that only "A
year has passed since it was discovered
III the Black Hills. | DO not with 10
take your time by repeating the history
| of its development during the last few
months, but must record the fact that
the first one hundred pounds of metaiic
H. even made in the Uni cd States from
Ah..'rlcan ore WAS made bv r.. y. Riotte
OF SeW YORK, from ore taken from the
Etta tin niinc. If this school of Mines
had been In existncc in 1880 the statist
| les Of the resources of the United States
in 1888 and 1854 would contain new
metal in their colunus--a metal that
will never be absent after 1885. &
After giving the production of silver.
gold, lead, soft coal, petroleum, lime,
salt cement. mira nchr. nrritps "a
bestos, graphite, and fc!dSpar in the
United States in 1884, he said
| Besides those mentioned the follow
| ing minerals are known to be here in
quantity: Gypsum, sulphatc Of soda,
nickel, barytes, fire clay kaoln, brick
clay, terra Gotta; building stone OF
granite, lime stone, sand stone slate and
marble while rare minerals such az
cobalt, tungsten, uranium, vanadium
and stronta invite the Investigation OF
the chemist. Surely no other equal
area Of country, not even the famous
Freberg district, can show q greater
variety or more valuable resources than
the Black Hills Of Dakota.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29

A few days ago we gave what we
thought approximately correct rates by
the Northwestern Stage company and
Sioux City and Pacific railroad, to vari-
ous points, bnt as these rates were not
quite correct, we now quote the actual
figures, and also contrast them with the
old rates via Pierre, to show the saving
in money as well as time by the new
line: To Pierre, $50; to Chadron, SIS
To Omaha, via Pierre, SIG. 45 ; via Chad.
ron, S34.l5. To Missouri Valley, via
Pierre, SAG 45; via Chadron, $34.25. To
Chicago, via Pierre, $54.G0 via chadron
SAC. 75.-rimeS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29

1t is amusing TO hear man say ut
doesn't pay to advertise" Why does
this man put ont a sign? That's ad-
vertsng Why does he obstruct the
pavement in front of his store with
samples Of the goods he sells? That's
advertising, too. Why does he danb
the head Of a mackerel barrel or dry
good, box with the words: All Our
Goods HEAP" and stick II up in key
Of beanc ~ a pile of calico in his store I?
Erie Independent.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
HOT SPRINGS ITEMS.

Fred Evans is erecting cottage for a
summer residence at the Springs.
Henry Marty is putting up neat and
coy residence and the boys are pre-.
dieting another benedict Tor the village
in the near future.
Two new bath houses have been erect
ed which thribbles the accommodations
for bathers.
Doc Jennings has caught the improve
ment fever and is erecting neat resi-
dence.
A gentleman from Lead City is put
ting up store building to be occupied
with stock of groceries.
Van Dcvort & Co expect to erect n
store building, 25X50, in the course of a
month or six weeks.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
Notice of Final Proof
LAND OFFICE AT DnApwooD. y: t.

LAND OFFICE AT DEApwooD, u. T. :
Aug u 1855. !
N~ice Is hereby given that the following NAM
e' settler has filed notice Of his intention 10
max, max nspa proofin support of his claim. and
that 'aid proof will be made before the judge
VI m iu n.s Essence the clc K OF the district court
,n, NJ ssosnty, Oak. AT Custer cily d. t, o.
George y. Gaze ps So s,,s for tho ~ hf se ar
tp7sr7e NJ, -
Bo namesthe following witnesses to prove his
said and. viz.
William Brooks. Geo-re G. Boland Edward
" i..os.. Lud,ov B. Reno 0EuTllo Gan. d T.
'@s' ribli. .s,lon. Arc1o
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
CIIAl)RON.
CHApRo>, NEB., Al l3, 1SS

HAbhoN, NEB., At,-. ID, 1000.
EDITOR CIIRoNIcLE:-OldC Chadron is
no more. Even the postofiice is gone
There was some talk of some of the bust
ness men staying here, but when the
excitement began they were as eager as
any to be the first TO leave, and with
the exception of three or four that are
going Ililward, they will all be gone by
SATURDAY..
II was Il regular panic Mt the begin
ming and presented the novel appear
ance Of a town on wheels. Sometimes
there would le four or five houses going
at once the most of them were moved
without tearing down. Some say the
new town will be second Chicago,
while the more modest only claim it 10
going TO be Denver. There is no
capital in the Hills, it all being conferred
in Chatron, and Of course the Hills
people will have to come away down
here to buy their goods, and view the
sights There is hill on one side and
a WatcI bDit bil tlC OtllcI. lucIc 10
going to he round house and water
tank, also lot of tired people. The
world moves, also the railroad. The
bridge builders will begin work next
week on the Black Hills extension and
the rails will soon follow There is a
splendid chance for a good town at or
near the Gap, if the people will only
take time by the fore locks and make
! up their mind where they want the
town located and keep of, and not try
to make the company pay any great
price, and there is q chance for second
Denver. The fate of old Chadron ought
to be warning.
The crops are looking well, and the
farming interests promises to be a sue.
cess.
| All the Custer folks are well but Mr.
A. p. Smith has been pretty sick.
ANONYMOUS.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29

was at his disposal and that the money
less livery bill was his. Replying that
he was creature of circumstances, and
that, possibly, a short trip would he
beneficial, he entered the carriage and
departed for Rapid.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-08-29
MURDER AT SPEARFiSH.

From the Register of the o2nd we
learn that party was in progress at the
house of Mr. Kneppla on the evening ol
the 2lst, and Emil being under the in.
anence of too much liquor became quar-.
rclsome and abusive. A fight occurred
early in the evening between Emil and
and Gels, after which the former left
the house and came up town. Return
ing later he entered the house with a
piece of iron or something else in his
hand, and again became abusive, using
the vilest Of epithets, and finally direct
ing his remarks to Frank Grison, som
in-law Of Mr.. Kncppla threatening to
kill him and all the rest, and putting his
hand in his hip pocket, whereupon
Grison pulled revolver and shot him.
the ball entering just above and little
to the side Of the right nipple. Grison
surrendered himself and was placed in
the cooler, there to await the action of
the coroner
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22

on Thursday last with his crew Of log
gers, for the purpose Of driving the
Suttsr logs that have been lying In the
mill pond here to the mill at Albany.
The preparation for turning the logs
out of tho boom were consummstsd by
Saturday, at which time advices were
received that the Calipooia had risen
sufficiently TO permit moving the logs
that had been abandoned on account of
low water, hence operations were im-
mediately dropped here aud the Grew
went TO the oalipooia.
Friday the alarn Of Hre was spread
through our streets, and In following
the crowd we were oarried TO the dwell
ling of Mr.. j. ]. Hay. The volun-
tser 6re brigade had just extinguished
the flames as shown by q small apsra-
ture in tho roof.
We have two portable photograph
galleries with us now.
Quite an exciting game of base ball
took place here on Sunday last between
the Corvallis and Harrisburg clubs.
The score stood III TO IL In favor OF
Corvallis. We understand that two
weeks later the same sIsbs are going TO
have another match game at Corvallis.
Msssrs. d. MeClain and w. n. No
Daniel won't down TO Salem yesterday
TO the Grand Lodge l. D. o. Il. now
convened there.
Mr. William Chapusn, of Portland,
cams up on Tuesday and is tbs guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Williams.
Our Sunday Schoo! Is adjourned un.
,il after harvest.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
OBITUARY.

At his rssidlnse, May i2th, ltss, SIlaa
HAight died. aged 81 years, . months and
"a days. Mr.. HAight was born Ia the
State Of New York, lilo also lived in Wis,
TIVE or three years. and came 70 Oregon in
isi5, living In Yamhiii eounty ore year
and has ever since beon resident Of Linn
honored and beloved by all whs knew
him. His health gradually failed during
the past fall aHa winter, but he was net
confined TO the house until few days be-
fore his death. His last hours were peace
ful and comparatively easy. lie gently
passed away, without . struggle, before
his friends were aware that tho end had
come. The funeral services were 1t his
house. and he WAS laid 10 rest In the quiet
and beautiful Knox Butte cemetery, ieav-
Ing behind him . manly record, sweet
influence, and . multitude OF friends.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
Peer VVAea. rrs.pssas East.

Oregon farmers with gsOd prospscts for
large ~haat crops should read the following q
disoouraging news to eastern farmers, and
not rejoice too much. There is no telling
what day will brisg forth
"Reports received from thirty-6ve coun.
ties IN western Iowa. iorty-siK counties IN
eastern Nebraska, htty-six counties In west
ern Miassun aud aixty y.sight counties in
Kansas, which IL solid territory Of 400 miles
north and south. and 900 miles east and west.
and which embraces the larger portien Of the
wheat belt, show that the wheat prospect ia
tho counties Of Iowa and Missouri ia 80 per
csat less than the crsp Of last year. il Ne
brAskA 60 per cent. aud IN Kansas IS per
cene lcss. The delay IN planting corn IL
twslvs days IN Iowa and Nebraska and twsn.
ty-twe days in Kansas and Misssuri About
ons.third OF the corn crop Of Kansas has been
planted Aad halt Of 10 will have 70 be re-
planted. A noticeable fact IL that cora IL
selling IN Topeka fer from forty 20 forty.
three cents. while At several points Ia Kansas
10 sslls fer upwards Of fifty cents. Farmers Of
kaasas look for an indifferent cora eFep aud
As consequeacsAro holding old corn. Wn.
liam Sims. Secretary Of she State Board Of
AgrtealtuFs. reports. that tho pFesen. year.
40 this time, presents the worst wheat pros-
peet knswa IN ten years, net only Ia Kansas
but ~ far a. hia correspondence reachea."
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
Rock Creek.

May lth, 1885.
The health Of this community ID good.
This part of"God's green earth" was
blessed last week with q "a hours
rain.
Crops and gardens all in.
The grist mill Of this place is being
torn dswn and removed 10 Mshama.
A panther recently visited the prem
ises of Mrs. Mirss and deyoured her
faithful dog, his remains being found in
the yard the following morning.
Several new hop yards have been
startsd in this vicinity this spring.
Our mail as now run is q source of
considerable inconvenience tolth;s peo-
pie.
Mr.. e. A. Hester and SONS are now
at Salem, where they have a valuable
wood contract.
Capt. Harris is greetings large barn.
We noticed some valley people
camped on the creek the other day.
Those in search of vacant land would
do well to visit this place.
Drs. McCauly and Kitchen, of Stay
ton, recently performed difficult and
skillful surgical operation on the eye OF
our neighEor, G. w. Thomas.
The prospect of having a bridge at
Mehams gives unbounded satisfaction to
the people up this way.
VERDANT.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
11eban on.

Oregon Presbytry Of the G. 4.
church was held here the Il, 10, aud
10th inst. Quite number OF minis.
ters were hero from various places,
among them were Mr. L Henderson
Of McMinnville. and Father Small of
Waldo. ii Ills, VINO have both presided
at different times over this chucrh.
Every day we are looking for soms
old chronic growler TO say, "too
much rain"
DIR. l.. Foley and wife returned
home last week from their Southern
trip, 10 the delight OF their many
friends here. They report very
pleasant time, but would have enjoy
ed it much better IL they had not had
some sickness. They are entirely
recnncilcd 10 Oregon, now aud for
ever.
Mrs G Med maid of + ~. Portland,
Is up visiting her mother.
Strawberries are plentiful at 4 boxes
for 25cts, aud cherries at 25cts. per
gallon.
Mrs. Hsrhln of Esstern Oregon, IL
visiting with her daughter Mrs. w.
Donaca.
Some OF our young folks went TO
Sodaville Monday night 10 Q dance.
II this spell OF weather ever passes
of we viii have some lawn PARTIES
Ice cream and strawberries.
There Is talk Of organizing q G. A.
r. poet here. We hope they will.
The other evening one OF our DIce
young men went out 10 serenade his
Dulciana- lie quietly stole around
the house to her window and played
several pieces. When ne got back to
the gate, imagine his feelings, when
he saw the object of his affections
hanging on the gate with some other
fellow. Oh, Frailty, thy name Is
woman. She says she don't care for
the Fin-ny tribe, but Jay-birds are
her catch.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
Executors Sale.

NOTICE - HEREBY GIVES THAT TIlE USDEE
81 signsd Executor of the last ~ll and tsziAD' ni
A. y Cherry. deceased, in pursuance II an order
the County Court of Linn county. oregon. duly
rsads and snlared II fesofd on The eth day ~ o.
vstnbsF tsst wii sell At public ancti0n 70 the high
est bidder. II the hour oi one o'clock, 3. IA. on
Saturday. June the z0sh. lass, Al This Court House
door Ia the city Il Albany Ia Linn county, Oregon
al tho right title aud Interest t saId dacsssot \. T.
Cherry Al the time u his death in aud 70 the fol-
lsuitz described real property. to-st Cotninsfe-
log At tbs southeast u Lot No 90 eight ia
Block 80 uoiJ one hundied and in HacaiofnAna .
addition 70 the city of Albany ia Linn county. ore
xUa - tho same is designated and kh0Nn On ths
plate nsps ABd surveys u said e4ty. hio agd
u reoard In the once ~ the county Clerk. 0i Linn
oousIy. oregon and running. thence In northrriy
course on ths east lice Il sAid Lot ( eight. paTasi
With the wsst line of said Block No (iOil hun.
drsa and one tissl huhdrvd and toTty sr feet 70
poiai on tho east Hss u Let No. % IN sAid
Ioek Themes In westerly osurss parallel wilh the
sga,h line d aid Lot No % one. 70 the Wssl Inc Of
The sane M8uszoansry street thsnc1 ia s1uth-
.siy eour.s on the as o AAld Montgomery street.
20 point opfosss The southwss, corner 4 said 1t
1 eht GA the nofth line oi First street Ia sai1 ety
lhsnss ia an sAs,ssiy along the north line u
Fr.s street 10 the plAoO Of beginning Also iha 81.
losing described real prosrty. to~ii Lot No. -
10 IN niock No uoD huhdfei and one in
u.eAisz. an addition 70 the city q AlhAny Ia Linn
eauaty. Oregon a. the Is designated and kas~n
on tbs plAas. maps and surveys Il said city on
s aud of ruoosi in the on oe Il the County Clesk
ai t4an county, Oregon.
Terms q sale on crsi: ol six Hontls. Toe pahAsF
10 give his nots payable in sK montha from shs day
ot s.is without interest with approved security.
JaAsE q. cIfEHRr
L n MosfAxTH Executor
Att'y saF Executor
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22

The Plaindealer of May 9Th says t:
"1be STATES RIGHTS DEMocRAT is Ia
msnting the fact that two Albany boys,
whom it styles hoodlums, haYe been
guilty of assaulting Chinaman. It is
no wonder that young boys who have
been constant readers of that journal on
tke Chinese question, should have con-
ceaved the idea that it was perfectly
legitimate to abuse Cinnamon, or do
any thing to rid the country of them"
Now, Mr.. PIaindealer, the two boys OF
whom We spoke are not readers OF the
DEMecRAT neither are their parents,
but if they had been and had followed
the advice of the DEMOCRAT, they would
not thus have taken the laws into their
own hands. Your intimation that
reading the DEMOCRAT would induce
boys to conceive the idea that it j,
perfectly legitimate to abuse Cinnamon
or do auy thing to rid the country o.
them" is not true in any sense of the
word and nothing is taught or said il
the DEMOCRAT that would justify thil
statement.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
4 CHALLENGE.

In the Bulletin of May 9sb, is an
article IN which an i,lusion is made 20
a deposition" which, it is intimated,
contains matter damaging to the moral
character of some individual, but that
individual is not mentioned. We un-
derstand that the editor of that paper
has said on the streets that the iHdi-
vidual referred to is the senior editor OF
the DLxocRAT. There is also . hidden
threat to publish the deposition" +"
Now, if the Bulletin editor meant to
refer to us in connection with that
deposition" we have only to say that
We challenge him to publish it and let
the public see what there is in it. He
SAYS In the article that he can copy
from the record if we desire it. We
not only desire him to do 30, but We
challenge him to de so.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
I1alSey.
Nav Goth. Is

May Goth, 1885.
Mrs. standard died on the 18th inst.
Of consumption. She came here
from Illinois last winter, hoping the
change would restore her health.
She was q relative Of Mrs. Gray and
Mrs. Hatheway Of this place.
The population OF Halsey seems to
be on the decrease at present, Judging
from the number OF empty houses.
The NJ. +. and Presbyterian fab
bath schools propose having q picnic
at the grove near town on Saturday.
The Shedd brass band Is expected 10
furnish music.
Strawberry parties have been all
the rage lately. Several parties went
out on Saturday and report fine
time and lots Of berries.
d. p. Porter of Sbedd was In Hal
sey Sunday.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22

The rain descendeth In superfuous
quantities and now we can hear the
prayers of many, (who are never sat.
isfied) asking for more sunshine.
What Is to become OF so ungratefGl
as these.
r. pentland has laid his water pipe
down as far rs main street and tho
force 1t throws water is simply aston
ishing. The work has begun and
now while the citizens are enthused,
Is good time to complete the process
Which will doubly insure our town
against lose by fire.
II. A. Johnson and T.. o. Hyde
are In attendance at the Grand Lodge
of I. o. o. +. which Is In session at
Salem at the present writing.
Mrs. Collins arrived here by stage
yesterday, and she will remain few
days. Mr.. Collins has taken some
beautiful pictures of our town and
those who wish them can get thsm at
the gallery. He gives 4 different
views for the small sum OF $l,25.
]. s. Morris and his two daughters
Addie and Emma, and Miss Edith
Pentland were In attendance at Pres
byteryat Lebanon last Sunday.
Scio will not have any demonstra-
tlons on the 4th o: July, y,anymore than
the shooting OF few fire crackers by
the young Americans.
For all that you need In the llns
OF musical Instruments, sheet music.
fresh candles, nuts aud cigars, also
the best oranges that can DO hal In
market, go TO w. +, Kelley's variety
store, Sclo, Oregon.
It is with a feeling OF sadness that
we chronicle the death of Mr.. Hayden
Cornell. He died on Saturday the
10th inst about o'clock q. m, The
family have al the sympathy that
can be bestowed upon them In this
their darkest sadness.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22

In The Circuit Court Of the State Of Oregon for
Linn County.
Saith Cox and G Cox. m Administrators Of the
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22
May 10th, 1886.

May 10th, 1886.
Mr.. Will Metzksr is visiting at Mr..
Haywouths.
Miss Nettie Willoughby whe has
been sick SO long, is now thought con-
valescent.
Miss Allie Butler started for home
last week via. Junction City.
Spelling school again next Friday
evening.
Mr.. Ogle has moved over into Lane
county, but still sends his children to
this school. Quite compliment to
the teacher.
A little son Of Clarence Taylor was
kicked by horse last Friday and quite
severely hurt
A sister of Mr.. G. r Ward has come
to make her home with him in the
future.
Mrs. Brant is visiting her brother
Wm. and Jos. Kistner.
Mr. Wm. Cochran ef BroYny;Ile
was IN this vicinity last weed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-05-22

A private letter from + + Cavsnsss an
cid citizens Of Albany, but new In Bald
win City, Kan, 10 Jaaes DAnnals, Of this
city states that he has travs cd ever Kan-
sas. Illinois aad Missouri great deal aud
finds that wheat In almost . failure, Spring
10 wet and backward, and high waters
have done much damage, many lives lost
and property destroyed. Cyclones are
prevalent destroying houses and killing
man and beast. Mr.. cavsness, with his
usual good sense, went TO New Orleans to
the Fair and was fairly delighted with
what he saw. We venture the prediction
that be will return 10 Oregon before the
year In out.