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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

At the home of his parents, at Farber.
Audrain county, Mo-, On November 18th,
Albert Crazy, aged AZ years.
Such is the sad news telegraphed to
Mr.. Charles Crary of this city. Thus
1t becomes our painful duty this week
to chronicle the death Of one Of Clusters
most prominent and respected citizens.
The disease was a cancerous tumor in
the breast, from which he had been all
ing many months. His wife, who it
will be remembered, went tojoin her hus-
band about two months and a half ago,
was with him at the time Of his death.
During the last year Mr.. Crazy had been
under the treatment Of many of the
most noted physicians of the South and
West, but his case bafed the skill of
them all. His departure ito that
bourne from which no traveller e'er re-
turned" will be regretted and lamented
by his many friends In this commu-
nifty.
At the home Of her parents. Judge
Dudley, Hot Spri- -. OAK, Miss LIZZIE
Dudley, aged about II years.
To-day we are called to the sad task
of recording the sudden death of one OF
Fall River county's fairest daughters
The idol of her parents and beloved by
all who knew her. 1t has been said
that no one dies but what there is al.
ways some one somewhere to mourn
their departure. If this can he said Of
malefactors and those who have grown
old in sin, then how much deeper and
more wide spread is the feeling of regret
and mourning, when one that is pure
and lovely in all her ways, is touched
by the cold finger Of the King Of terroro
and fades and vanishes from before oul
eyes with all her wealth Of youth anc
beauty, then it is sad, sad indeed. Ant
heads are bowed, and hearts are wrung
and tears are shed, till time heals TIL
broken hearts and memory alone is lief
as a comforter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Railroad Matters.

Latest railroad news is the effect that
the track was three miles from Buffalo
Gap. They are pushing ahead with all
available force, but have ten small
bridges to build on Beaver creek, and
the probability is that it will take about
a week to reach the ~expectant city.
Since writing the above news comes
as we go I press that the railroad is not
quite 50 lei to the Gap as previously
reported. The bridges are all we'll I'M
der way but the tracklayers are waiting
for iron. This, however, wilt soon be rem
edied. The first passenger and freight
train crossed the Cheyenne yesterday
morning.
From Mr.. James Sander, Just return.
ed from Battle Creek crossing, We learn
that the railroad company has pur-
chased l20 acres of land at the crossing
and are laying out a town there. Forty
acres from Mr.. Walker, 40 acres from
Mrs. Mcclure, and 40 acres from A. s
Way.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

The sociable given by the ladies of
the Congregational church in the conrt
house on the evening of the 18th was
well attended and proved a very enjoy
able affair. The music and the singing
adding very much to the occasion. We
shook hands with the minister and his
amiable wife, and tried to carry out the
programme, bowling to the prettiest,
smiling on the wittiest, but We did not
dance with the one we loved the best,
though we understand some of the
young folks did after the old folks had
gone home. That was very unwrong
and highly unpretty. We would not
dance at a sociable, that is, we wouldn't,
unless the lady had her shoes and stock
ings on. We always make that a con-
dition before We consent to trip the
light fantastic toe.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
A Railroad Mans Views.

Mr.. Joseph Hickson, the agent in
Toronto, Canada, of the New York,
West Shore and Buffalo Railroad com
pany, is we'll known throughout the
Dominion. He writes that for several
weeks his little girl was i'll with bron-
chitis. He used different preparations
and also had her treated by a physician,
but without effect. Finally, he tried
Red Star Cough Cure. and before one
bottle was finished she was perfectly
well.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

The French are great on statistics. Ac-
cording to one of their scientific author
tiles the young man at the age twenty,
who is a moderate drinker, will live on IN
average l5l years, while the probability
for a total abstainer of 20 is A years and
two months. As we said before these
Frencmen get things down pretty fine,
and if it is true that a young man has
on an average an extra lease on life Of
20 years by simply abstaining from
liquor, 1t is enough to make a Young
fellow stop and reflect, and say within
himself If that is the case, I'll let the
| whisky alone.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Sparks in q

According to late reports Commission
or Sparks Of the general land office is
in quite a %quandary as to how he will
manage to keep Uncle Sam from being
defrauded by land grabbers and swim.
oilers on the public domain. He recon-
mends that congress appropriate $780,
O00 to defray the expense Of 200 special
agents to investigate all land entries.
Meantime all patents will be withheld
unit. a thorough examination is made
and report received at the land Office.
Under this STATE of things it seems to us
the remedy would be found to be worse
than the disease, as the claims to be ex-
amined would have to be taken in turn,
and the vacant land is being settled up
at such a rapid rate that it is estimated
that it would take about nine years for
a pre-emptcr OF to-day to obtain his
patent, no matter how honest and
straight he might be. This we submit
would work a great and manifestly an
unjust damage to the honest settlers
who comprise, We think, fully nine
tenths Of the whole number claiming
land under the various rights allowed
by the government. To do this would
be to trample nine stems of wheat to
kill one weed. Or in other words it
would be carrying ont the principle that
nine innocent men should suffer than
one guilty man escape. This would
never do, it would have the effect to
break down the whole system of land
settlement on the frontier which it IL
the avowed purpose Of the government
to foster and encourage. Besides the
expense would be so great when you
come to consider the litigation, trials
and hearings, cost Of witnesses, fees,
mileage, etc, it would make the land
department a burdensome tax instead
Of being as at present a source Of reven
ne. We confess we can see no evidence
Of business sagacity, no genius fol
domestic economy in this line Of policy
and even the commissioner himself
seems on reflection TO have his doubt,
about it, for he winds up his recommen'
dation by saying I'm case this idea should
not meet the views of congress, then il
would be as well to turn the bushes.
over to the different states and terri
tories in which the land is situated, and
let them conduct it under their own law
!, and regulation" This later suggestion
seems to us much the better suggestion
of the two, and in fact we are inclined
to think this would come very nea'
remedying the evil, and perhaps be tn
very best thing that could be done.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Flour.
Flour.
Sioux City Standard 3 X -four, $500
per hundred pounds at Cochran's.
Custer Fire Co.

a meeting Of the Custer Fire Co. was
held at Stones Barber shop on Nov
2nd when three new applications FL
membership were received, namely
Thomas Garlock, Nathan Poole, and R
8 Lewis.
Some minor business was transacted
and a resolution passed to give a fire.
mems ball at the court house on Thanks.
giving night, Thursday, November 10Th
Committee of Arrangemcnt-A. L,
Feay, II. j. stone, b. F. Towner, and j,
Clark.
Floor Managers. N. Fitch, w. w
Odds, II. A. Albien, Geo. Standard.
Reception Committee-W. J. Thorn.
by, A. T. Van Devort, F. Russell, and ID
Hensult.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Confectionery fresh and nice con,
stantly on hand at Hitchcock's.

j. II. Teller, secretary of the territory,
has recently SEM his resignation to
Washington, and the appointment OF
his successor is expected soon Pro-
minent candidates for the succession are
Mccormack of Grand Forks and Nc
Donald of Pierre. The %latter's applica-
ton and recommendations were filed
six months ago and the appointment of
the attorney and marshal from North
Dakota were supposed to favor his
claims but if Ziebach is appointed
governor, sectional influences will be
strongest for Mccormack. His applica-
ton for the place is supposed to be in
the hands Of his friends at Washington.
Gov. Pierce's resignation has been sub
ject to Secretary Lamar's call ever since
the appointment Of his successor was
petitioned for.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
o

A. j. Robertson in from the s & G
ranch Friday.
J. c. Spencer came in from the L A X
ranch on Thursday and is stopping at
the Vienna.
Walter Pitts came up from Hot
Springs on the 10th and is stopping at
Kleemann.
II. Combs from Rapid paid onr town
a visit this week.
A. P. Smith returned from Chadron
the forepart OF the week.
Geo. E. Brown was up from Rapid the
forepart Of the week.
Chas. II. Reynolds in from Powder
river, Wyoming.
]. Gypson and wife came in from
Pleasant Valley early in the week.
Z. Z. Hughit from Sundance is stop,
ping at the Kleemann.
John III. Jewett, of Battle River, came
up yesterday to make final proof on his
homestead.
r. A. Harper came in to Custer the
forepart Of the week from the s & q
ranch.
Uri Gillett came in from his ranch on
on the 10th.
w. f. Wood came up from Rapid
early in the week.
Ed Holman from Hill City paid Custer
q visit this week.
Mrs. Geo. Palmer came over from Hill
City on Wednesday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Important Decision by the Land Comm
sioner.

sioner.
From a specia, to the St. Globe we
gather the following which touches the
interest of more people in Dakota per-
haps than anywhere else:
ut has been customary for the general
land Office to allow a man who has
taken a quarter section Of land under
the pre- emption act to take another
quarter section under homestead act
and thus get 500 acres Of public domain
for $500 plus The fees for the two entries.
A case has recently come before Com
missioner Sparks, where a man in the
Devils Lake district, Dakota, took 100
acres under pre- emption Law and then
| took 100 acres under the homestead law,
and at the expiration Of the statutory
six months after making the latter en-
try he committed it for cash. A COM
muted homestead is precisely the same
thing as a pre- emption and the commits
s!oner has decided that this mans home
8 cad entry in consequence of his at
tempt to commute it is invalid. The
decision does not go 70 far as to say tn. t
a mar cannot enjoy the benefits of both
homestead and pre- emption laws if he
p~erfects his homestead title by five
years residence instead of by cash COM
mutations, but it is understood that the
commissioner regards the homestead
act as having been passed as a sub titute
or at least an alternative for the pre-
emption act, and that a man cannot en-
JOY the benefits of both acts under any
circumstances, and a decision to that
effect will probable be promulgated be-
fore long. For some time past the land
office has been run on the most liberal
and broadcast gauge principles of ac-
commodating everybody who wanted TO
get ahead of the government and the
nation, but the interests Of the public
as against those Of individuals are re-
ceiving some attention now"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

At Golden Summit on November 10,
1885, Mr.. Oscar Kline, of Strator, to Miss
Alice Bertschy. Gene Akin, Justice of
the Peace, officiating.
We always knew she would have him
whenever he plucked up courage to
Oscar. The wedding was a pleasant
affair, everything was conducted in a
ann proper and straight, and when
they get home it will be Strator. Now
lift your glasses. bows, here's u toast
Together thu, Ugh all care and strife,
True as the line and plummet,
May they ioyously climb the hill of life,
Till they reach the Golden Summit.
At the residence of the bride in Hill
City, by Justice Akin, Nov. Is, MIR. Mont
Allen to Mrs. Elizabeth Goats.
The nights and mornings are getting
pretty chilly this time Of the year. We
congratulate Mr.. Allen on his good luck,
but WI sympathize with the rest of the
boys who have to 90 without Coats.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Smith & Fitch received a fine line of
mems, youths and boys suits this week.

Secretary Lamar has overruled q de-
cision by Commissioner Sparks, which
is of importance to miners. The Good
hopes Mining company, of Stockton,
Cal, had settled on 100 acres mineral
lands, under the mining laws, and made
five locations. The law requires $500
worth of improvements. The commits
sicner holds that there must be $500
worth.of improvements ut each location.
M r.-LAmar says that if the aggregate Of
all the Improvements Is $500, that is all
the Law asks.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Steps are being taken to build a mar
row guage railroad between Cheyenne
and Buffalo, Wyoming. 1t is project OF
the business men of Cheyenne who are
alarmed at the fact that the +. z. & Nj.
V. will next season tap a country that is
now tributary to that town, and without
railroad connections with the north the
most important part Of her trade will be
cut off.-Chadron Democrat.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Just received pure New York cider at
Van Devort * Co.

On Sunday a commission arrived for
K. ID. Kelly, as deputy United States
Marshal for the Black Hills district,
vice A. A. Raymond who SO ably and
a~cceptably filed the office during the
terms as marshal of John B. Raymond
and Harrison Allen. Mr.. Kelly will quail
ify before Judge Church at Rapid next
Monday, unless the judge returns previ-
Gus to that day. MIR. Kelly has resided
in the Hills since rs, and is widely
known and esteemed.--Times, 18th.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

If there are any Of u readers who
like Goldfish as we'll as we DO they will
thank US for the following recipe for
cooking 1t: Flake up cold boiled Goldfish
and to three cups Of fish add mi large
mashed potato, a small piece of butter,
one-half teaspoonfrl Of corn starch, one
beaten egg; make into small cakes and
fry i'm butter"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Methodist Church-There will be
services on Sabbath us follows: Sab.
bath school at ~ q. IN. Preaching serv.
ice IL a. IN. Glass meeting at 7 p. IN,
preaching at 7;30. Also on Tuesday
night the "Our Social Leceum" holds Its
regular meeting. These services are for
the people, therefore every one is most
cordially invited to attend.
II. A. JAMES, Psstor.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

E. A. Dickson and James Crusen re-
turned from a two weeks hunt in the
vicinity Of Cold Springs. They must
have met with fair success, as We under
stand they brou ght in 80 deer.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

We are informed by telephone from
Rapid City that the three cowboys who
participated in the killing Of Marshal
Wilson at that place, have all been in
dictcd by the grand jury for murder.
Borland, who it is supposed done the
principle shooting and who was himself
wounded, is slowly recovering.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

To those who doubt the adaptibility
Of the soil and climate Of the Black
Hills for the production of good corr
can find some ears on u table that are
hard to beat in any country. This corn
was raised on the Cheyenne river by
Mr.. Virtue.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

There was a dance at the Vienna
Hotel TUESDAY night. 1t was an i'm
promptu affair gotten up on the spur of
the moment by the young folks and
only Il limited number Of couples were
invited. and they passed a pleasant
evening.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
CUSTER CHRONICLE
Omcial Paper OF Custer County


Deadwood and Custer leaves Custer Monday.
Wednesday and Friday mornings, at 6 n, m,
and arrives Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
nj 3 p. m.
Custer and Hot Springs leaves Custer Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday ut 8 a. m; arrives Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday at 4 2. m.
Custer and Rapid leaves Custer daily at a. m.
arrives at Custer daily Mt 8 p. m.
All mails close thirty minutes before depar.a;e.
Re istry and Money order window closes ut 6
o'clock p. m.
Office open on Sunday until IL o'clock. noon.
II. A. ALpIEr p. M.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
The best cigars in town at
Van Devort & Co.

Placer mining on French creek lie
being prosecuted with good results.
Sandy is at work on Skinner s bar, Nc
Laughlin and Son on Calamity, PETER
son on Petterson's bar, and Foley lower
down on the creek. All are doing well.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

The Tin spike md Mica mallet have
gone down to take their part in the
celebration. which will take place wien
the railroad reaches Buffalo Gap.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Vic Currier, sherif-elect of Custer
county, assumed the duties of the Office
on Saturday, the l4th.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Receiver Lafabre fled his bond at
Washington on the 2Sth ult. No word
has been received regarding his move
ments, but his arrival at Deadwood is
daily expected.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

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vIHOLSvo o, Suuro sus 'ss!W smrosq sqs usqM
vIHOLSvo IoJ psIIo ans 'puuo q SIM sqs usqM
vINOLSvO asq sAs5 sA 'zols ssA IQsa usQM
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

At the Congregational church Sunday
morning, Nov. 22nd, the subject of dis
course will be, 1.-THE Two Offerings"
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Treasurer Tamlyn and ex-Sherif Ross
started on q hunt Wednesday morn
ing.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Apples by the pound or barrel a
Hitchcock's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Curran moved over to Ettaville with
q saloon outfit on Thursday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Tar and building paper,
Van Devort & Co.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

If you want a good overcoat give
Smith & Fitch a call.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Sweet potatoes only 10 cents a pound
Mt Iiitchcock's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Call on Hitchcock for your daily, week
ly or monty papers or magazines. Or
ders for one copy or for a year received
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
D. w. FLICK, M. D.,
Physician and Surgeon.

May be consulted by letter or win 60 TO the
country in consultation and TO perform opera.
,ions. Custer City, DIT
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Firemen's dance on the 26th under
the old management.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Attend the Firemen's dance Thanks
giving.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Call on Hitchcock for your tobacco
cigars. stationery, nuts and candies.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Don't forget the Firemen's ball on
Thanksgiving.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
s. NJ. BOOTH. Sec.

II. q. q. r..
Fidelity Lodge OF I. o.. G.. T, meets at the
Court. House ut 7:3o p, m. Saturday evenings.
J, G. CARR, w. G. I. q. K. BoYDEN, W., ,,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21
Three baths for 81. 90 at Stones.

Plenty Of coal oil at Van Deyort & CO
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

A. r.. FL, m.

Custer City lodge, No. &C. A. r. Il A. NJ, meets
in Masonic hall In regular communication on
the first and third Wednesdays Of each month.
D. w. FLICK, w. NJ.
8, NJ. BoorH, Sec,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

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, 1885-11-21
HOT SPRlNl
CoBrrega tionaI Church

Rev. w, d. J. Stevenson, Pastor Divine serv
Zee every Sunday at IL q. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sun
day school at 10 a. m. Ar address every Wed
nesday night at 7;30 to which all are e~arnestl,
invited.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-11-21

Rev. II. A. James. Pastor .--Services IN the N
r Church every Sunday at Ii O'clock a. m. and
7:30 O'Clock p. m. 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
n. A. James, Pastor In charge.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-10-17
Terribly shaken.

As the system Is by fever and sgue and obstinate as that Inalsdy Is, never theless HostetteT's Stomach Bitters will repair ;he damage that it does to the constitution, and eradicate every trace of 1t. Used as means of prsyen- ton, 1t invariably proves eflectual. The most malignant forms of malarial d. sease prevalent m the tropics, the dread ed calentura of the Guatenalan coast. the Cha yres fever, and other types of mias ma,lc naladIss, yield tO and are prevented by It. Not only should 1t be used on the iir>t symtOm of a chill. but all persons residing ID localities where malsrial infection exists in air and water c ,Ould take 1t ss a safeguard. IL IS sn incompatible remedy for disorders of the stomach and bowels, for rheumatism inactivity of the bladder and kidneys, and for debility and bilious ailments.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1885-10-17
Tombstone Topics.

Fletcher l. Cowart, of Alabama. has been appointed Indian agent at fine Mescslero agency, New Mexico. vice w H. H. Llewellen resigned. MT. Ilevei- len made an excellent record as agent.
 A gentleman from Bisbee stated last night that the Prince Copper company was now employing 45 men and the smelter IS turning cut more bulIion than ever before. The miners are no, allowed to gamble so all have plenty of money. The camp has a brisk and prosperous appearance.
 Yesterday the board of supervisors or. dered warrant for Sl,7l9.93 drawn in favor Of Chas. D. Reppy, in payment of certain claims concerning which suits are now pending Tn the courts. This means that the suits will be discontinued We congratulate Charles upon this bit of sn addition to his wealth.
 The residence of Mir. II. B. Maxson has been quite fairly 8 private hospital of late. All the family except Mir MRxson have been quite i'll for couple of weeks. We are pleased to learn that sll are fast recovering now and Mrs Maxson was able to be up to her meals yesterday. Mir. Ma1son's sister IS still confined to her bed but much improved. During all this sicknes Mir. Msxson has been the faithful nurse and as s con sequence feels somewhat worn out.