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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

CAPT. JOHN FRANCIS, formerly a
passenger conductor on the B. & o., and
who acted in the same capacity on the
St. Clairsville accommodation, for d
while, has been appointed assistant yard
master, in the yards at Newark.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

The Ohio State Fish and Game Cont
missioner has appointed F. II. Helsley,
of Bellaire, Fish and game policeman
for Belmont county for two years. tits
the duty of the policeman to arrest all
persons who violate the fish and game
laws
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
DrummOnd Post 2O3. G. A. r..

The next meeting of this Post will be
held on Tuesday evening, December 7,
at o'clock. for the mastering of recruits,
payment of dues, the election of officers
and other important business. A full
attendance of the members is urgently
solicited. ]. F. CHARLEswoITH, p. G.
w. A. HUNT, Adj't. Ills st.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

A NICE fat duck, was the Thsnksgiv'
offering of our young friend John j.
Patterson. south of town, to the CHRoN-
ICLE Thanks.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

MARGARET. widow of the late Sam
uel Mccormack, and one of the old
est residents of Cadiz, died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. B. a. Linton, in
Steubeuville, where she bad gone to
visit, on the 18th inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOURTEEN men are now engaged in
putting the iron work OIL the new
court house roof in position, ready for
the skaters. With good weather for a
couple Of weeks, Contractor Lane, will
be able to put the building under cover.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER & DRUMMoND's Boot and
Shoe house, Bridgeport. o, has become
more widely known than any other
concern of the kind in Belmont county
for its age. Why? Good shoes at low
prices. Come and see US.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE Benwood Furnace at Martins
Ferry has been shut down for want of
coke. There is plenty of coke in the
coke regions, but the railroad Company
owing to the pressure of business is un-
able TO transport it
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

HODGENs & WARD, of Portland sta+
tion, c. & 2. railroad, have already ship
ped this season to Eastern markets over
ten thousand barrels of apples.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

SEVENTEEN new members we're taken
in the United Presbyterian church at
Martins Ferry, on Sunday, the result of
the recent revivals under Evangelist
Patterson.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE proposition authorizing a tax OF
$4,000 for the erection of Soldiers
Memorial Hall at Caldwell which was
submitted TO the electeTs of Noble coun>
ty, was defeated by 459 votes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

SEVERAL of the GAINESVILLE party
who started to California. the day before
the election have already returned.
The gold wasn't growing Oh trees in the
shape of eagles out there this year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

A FESTIVAL is to be held in the City
hall, Martins Ferry, November 27, IN
der the auspices of the Second NJ. E.
church. the proceeds to go to the nqui'
dation of the church debt.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

UNION Thanksgiving services will be
held in the Pres0y teIiIn church of this
place. on thursday. at IL o'clock, the
Rev. Robt. Alexander, preaching the
sRrmOn
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE oil well on the Warren farm,ne
Businessburgh. is down about 600 feet,
and the company think the indications
more favorable FOR a good flow than any
well heretofore drilled in these parts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

NOTWITHSTANDING the bleak winds
and cold weather, the almanac insists
that winter will not have its grand
opening until the 21st of December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

ISAAC GARRISON, who removed with
his family from this county to Iowa in
1862, died at his home in Jackson county
that state on the 22d ult.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER & DRUMMoND, Bridgeport,
are getting new goods almost every day,
and have not time. some evenings, to
eat their supper, for the rush of people.
EVerYb body comel
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER & DRUMMoND, Bridgeport.
have woman's h. C. oil grain shoe for
50 20, that they warrant to give salts
faction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

AT the election in the second ward,
Bellaire, on Friday. VIM. S. Gallagher,
Democrat. was elected councilmen over
j. Ii. Hoffman, Republican, by 50 major
ity
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THANKSGIVING over it will be about
time to begin to wonder what you'll get
for Christmas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

PARTIES who wish any other publica-
tion in connection with THE BELMONT
CHRONICLE, can get low club rates by
application to this Office.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE rebuilding of the Crystal glass
works, Bellaire, is going on rapidly, and
the company expects to resume opera
tions before the first of January.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE most reliable article in use for
restoring gray hair to its original color
and promoting its growth, is Halls Veg
etable Sieilian Hair Renewer.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

REV. J. E. GANTz, formerly of Barnes.
vile. is engaged in publishing new
paper at Indianapolis. in the interest OF
his church, called The Central Chris
tian."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

MARRIED, Thursday, Nov. Is. at the
residence of the groom, in Bridgeport,
by r. T. Howell. J. p, Mr.. Ephraim
Stahl and Miss Annie Schneider.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE next quarterly meeting of the
N. E. church, in this place, will be held
on Saturday and Sabbath, Dec. IL and
IL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

CAPT. JOHN FINK. who for many
years has been a well known citizen of
Bsllaire, will remove to Chicago about
the first of December.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

n AIDES WANTED to work for us at their
own homes; 81 to $40 per week can be easily
rnade no canvassing; faolnating ana
m steady employment; particulars and sam
ples OF the work sent free for stamp; address
HOME MFG CO., P Box 1916, Boston, Mass.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER & DRUMMoND, Bridgeport,
will treat you well, and try to sell you
good goods for little money at small
profit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

OUR youths h. C. shoes are selling
fast and wearing well. Try pair.
FOWLER & DRUMMoND.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

SEE Fowler & Drummond's wonderful
So rs warranted shoe. They will wear
man year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

OUR LINES ARE FULL,our prices right,
and our goods good.
FOWLER & DRUMMOND.
Bridgeport o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER s. DRUMMoND. Bridgeport,O.,
stopped their locals" for few weeks
to allow time to breathe. Everything
booms in their line.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

BUY Fowler s. Drummond's extra
good kip boot for men, at 50 80, and for
boys at S2-Bridgeport, 0.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

EDIA RAMSEY. one of the old land
marks of Barnesville, died Oh the I4th,
inst, aged 80 years.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

J. w. NICHOLS, assignee, sold the farm
of Hon. Nathan Lynn, near Morristown,
containing 101 acres, for $3,910, to F.
Ray Hyde.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

If our merchants want booming
holiday trade. now is their time to adj
vertise for it.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

RABBIT hunters are abroad in the
woods. Spot the men who catch them
with ferrets.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

1t is about the season to get off the
old chestnut about hogs dying with the
"sore throat"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
sy, December 9Th, 1856,
"THE IDEAL MAGAZINE"

for young people is what the papers call St.
Nicholas. Do you know about it-how good it
is, how clean and pure and helpful? If there are
any boys or girls in your house will you not try
number, or try it for year, and see if it isn't
just the element you need in the household. The
London Times has said, I'VE have nothing like it
on this side Here are some leading features of
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

LET everybody give thanks-every
one has something to be thankful for.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

THE fellow who carries coal and ashes
Nhas had lively times during the past
week.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

FOWLER s. DRUMMoND's children's
shoes are good for the money; get pair.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Yourself and NeighbOrs.

F d Bailey, Esq. of this place. has
been drawn as U grand juror. to sp>
pear at Columbus, Dec 6. c H Arick
and NJ Wilkins are on the U 5 petit
jury.
Miss NJ B Lewis, of Lamira. is a
guest OF the family of the editor of this
paper.
John a Grove, ESQ, who has been
in Missouri for several weeks, returned
home Friday.
M NJ Scott, ESQ, of PONh4tau, was
among the people in town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs Ii c Welday, and Misses
Alne AID Mabel Scott, started Oh Tues
DAY, via the steamer Andes, for the
South. The party will go by river to
New Orleans, and thence by rail to De
Funiack Springs, Fla, where they will
spend the winter
Miss Jessie Baggs, of Bridgeport, is
visiting friends in town this week.
DR. John E West started to Jersey
sey City, on Tuesday, where be will be
married on the 3Oth inst to Miss Lizzie
B Westcott, charming young lady of
that city.
Harrison Brady, ESQ, of GAINESVILLE,
and Stephen Hobson, of Flushing, were
among she visitors to the permanent
seat. Monday.
Rev. Thos. Balph, left on Tuesday
for a three weeks visit to bis aged
mother at Butler, Pa. Mrs. Balph ac+
companied him as far as Pittsburgh,
where she will visit relatives.
Oscar Townsend, general manager
of the G. L. & W. railway, and Judge
Tyler. general counsel for the company.
were in town Tuesday, in attendance at
the probate court.
Constable Helsley, of Bellaire, en-
route from serving witnesses in the
auditor contest case. at Maynard and in
Wheeling and Union townships, made
the CHRONICLE call yesterday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

MEMS solid calf shoes, So so, at Fowl
er & Drummond's, Bridgeport, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

BUY your rubbers of Fowler & Drum
mond, Bridgeport, o.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

Buy Fowler & Drummond's wool half
hose, 2 pairs for % cents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23


THE announcement of the death of
Rev. DR.. Grimes, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Steubenville, will
bring sadness to many hearts. 1t occur
red at his home in Steubenvllle, Tues.
day morning, after an illness of five
days. DR.. Grimes was native of
Wheeling township, this county, and
had reached his Goth year last Septem-
Der. Educated at Franklin College, New
Athens, and at Allegheny Theological
seminary, he gave the labors of his life
to churches in this region. He was liz
censed aud ordained by the Presbytery
of St Clairsville in 1850, settled as pas
tor of Concord and Beallsville from 1850
to 1856, of Cadiz from 1856 to rs, and of
the First Presbyterian church of Steu-
ben vile from 1876 to this time. He did
good and faithful work everywhere, and
was much sought after in holding revi,
val meetings through all this country.
No one was listened to with more in>
terest by old and young, and many hearts
have been moved by his stirring elo-
quence. There was no more popular
minister of the Gospel in Eastern Ohio,
and his loss will be mourned by thou
sands. He leaves wife (formerly Miss
Simeral, of Cadiz), and two daughters
and SOD.
The funeral services will be held in
Steubenville to-day Thursday at 2 p.
N and the interment at CadIz on Friday,
at 1890 p. m.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

IT was 40 gentle shower OF rain on
Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

In pursuance of The act passed by the
General Assembly of the state Of Ohio,
May 10, 1886, entitled IAN act to provide
for the relief of INDECENT union soldiers,
sailors and marines, and their INDECENT
wives, widows and their minor children -
Judge st. Clair Kelly has appointed the
following Soldiers Relief Commission u
to serve for the terms designated;
J.F. Charleswortb, St. CIairsville, for
three years; George e. Hilles. Barnes
vile, two years, Saml. F. Dean, Martin s
Ferry, for one year.
The commission met in the county
auditors Office Monday, and were quail
fed by Clerk Cash. whereupoD it was
organized by the election of J. F. Charles
worth, chairman, and S. F. Dean, secre-
tary.
No list of INDECENT soldiers being at
hand. the commission adjourned to meet
December, 7th, when plans will De con-
sidered for the proper distribution of the
amount of the levy in Belmont county,
about $4,000, as soon as it is available.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

AN accident of sad and peculiar char
acter occurred at Bellaire on Monday,
to the funeral party, which was accom-
panyiDg the remains of the infant
daughter of VIM. Lappert, to the ceme-
terry on Rose Hill. As the carriage con-
tanning the corpse and the pall-bearers
was ascending the hill. the hook in the
end of the tongue caught in the ring of
bridle-bit of one of the horses, and the
animal was forced back, until the ve'
hicle was overturned into ravine, and
the occupants were thrown out. togeth-
er with the coffin. in which the glass
was broken. The coffin was taken to a
house near by until the carriage and
horses were with considerably difficulty
righted up. the coffin was repaired and
the party proceeded on their solemn
mission to the cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Sherif's $ Sale.
BELMONT COMMON PLEAS.

Isaac Jarrett VS.. Rosanna Jarrett, ct al.
DURSUANT to an order of sale in the
l. above entitled case issued and to me direct
ed from the court of common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, will offer at public sale upon
the premises where situate, on
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

MAJOR THOMAS THOMPSON, one of the
oldest residents of Belmont county. died
at his home il st. Clairsville, on Tues
day afternoon, at 8 30 o'clock. He had
long been an invalid, suffering from a
complication of functional disorders.
Major Thompson was born in Ohio
county, Virginia. (now West Virginia. }
April S, 1900. His parents removed to
st. Clairsville the following year, and he
has resided in town and its vicinity ever
since, He was twice married-fiIst to d
daughter of Steel Smith, and aftert
ward to a sister of the late John
Close. The latter. and large family
of children, survive him. Judge Thomp-
son, of Wheeling, Mr.. Robert Thompson,
and Mrs. Steenrod, of st. ClHirsville,
brothers and sister, also survive him.
Major Thompson was strong man,
physically and intellectually. During
all his long life he took an active and
Intelligent interest in public affairs. In
the campaigns of 1910 AZ he was an
earnest Wing, and was prominent fis>
ure in the great Whig gatherings of
those times. During rebellion times be
was an outspoken and bold friend of the
Union. Some time after the war closed
he drifted back with the Democratic
party; but at all times was thoroughly
independent and conscientious voter
His birth ante-dated the State, and
reached back to the wilderness and the
aborignes. For Is years these streets
and these hills have been familiar Oh
jects to him. He remembered distinctly
the struggle with Great Britain in 1872.
'l5, when the Nation was but an infant,
and lived to see it,with its sixty millions
Ut population, the uncrOwned monarch
of the world. All the great inventions
OF science-the steam vessel, the rail.
way, the telegraph, were in his time.
Moses, on Mount NebO, did not con-
template his dissolution more serenely.
He inquired of his friends, gave minute
directions as to what he wished done
after his death, and ended the long bait
tie of life as serenely as if simply closing
his eyes in sleep.
The funeral will take place at / o'clock
this Thursday afternoon.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23

SrrUBENvILLE has electric lights,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Town and Country.

Don't forget the printers.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Published Every Thursday

CT CLAIRsVILLE & NORTHERN R'Y,
- OPERATED BY
The ST. ClairsvilIe Company.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1886-11-23
Administrators Notice.

LEROY Q. SEDWIUk, Sheriff.
BY F. R. Sedwick, Deputy.
Cochran 6 Shreeve, Plff Att'ys. II 25.t
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-02-20
Suicide ct Buffalo Gan.

Geoge Hawkins, formerly a cowboy
on the Bar T ranch, and l~atterly a resi-.
dent Of Buffalo Gap, committed suicide
AT that place on Monday last.
The rash act was committed in Buffalo
Bills saloon. Hawkins, approaching
the bar, called for a drink Of water, and
was directed to a bucket outside. and
near the end Of the bar. Seeing a re.
volver lying on the bar, he picked it up,
and while examing it vas told by the
barkeeper to be careful with it, as it was
loaded. Hawkins replied, saying: eyes,
! see it u.s." and raising it up, and point
ing the muzzle at his temple, fired, and
fell upon the floor, expiring without a
gasp. Hawkins was well known In this
section Of the Hills as a quiet, sober and
industrious young man, and the only
clue to the cause Of committing the
deed, seems to be contained In certain
letters found upon his person, which
had been recently received from the
east, tire nature of which We have failed
to ascertain.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-02-20
Pearl top lamp chimineys Wheeler


Myron McSherer came in from the
Eta on Tuesday.
Ed Barrett of Deadwood was a visitor
in Custer on Tuesday.
j. P. Foran came in from Camp Wash
ington and registered ut the Vienna.
ID. Henault came in from the North
Pole copper and silver mine on Thurs
day.
ID. Baker Of Point Of Rocks was
registered at the Vienna on Wednes-
day.
Doc Bowman Of Beaver creek was en-
joyin2 metropolitan life in Custer on
Monday.
Louis Loranger, in charge Of the Gold
Star Mining property at Four Mile, came
in from that camp on Wednesday.
Jas. Laimie and J. Mclean came in
from the ) & q ranch on Monday and
registered at the Kleemann House.
{. M. digger, representing a Yankton
Fire Insurance company was Interview
ing the business men of the city ON
Tuesday.
Ed Pencil and w. Vnnderpool from
the Eta mine were numbered amonp
the guests at the kleemann House on
Tuesday.
Ed Holman, accompanied by Mrs.
Palmer and son of Hill City, were max
ing extensive purchases in the different
business houses Of Custer on Monday.
p. Elkins, engaged in the business of
raising thoroughbred cattle in Red
Canon, twenty-five miles west of this
place, made Custer a business call on
Thursday.
C. s. Johnson, a former fellow towns
man, who for the past three months has
been contributing muscle and architect
ural skill in the building of the terminal
town of Buffalo Gap, returned to Custer
OH Wednesday.
j. Riley, a former resident, and a
miner of practical experience, who has
been engaged in the erection of build
ings at the Gap, returned to Custer on
Monday TO look after his mining inter-
ests in this vicinity.
Mr.. 0. Barnhart, who was attracted
to Buffalo Gap when the boom was
fairly in%augurated in that place, this
week returned with his family to Gus
ter where business is conducted on q
more quiet, but permanent basis.
Mr.. A. G. Baker, an old time resident
OF Custer, who nov resides ut the half
way station between here and the Gap,
he is seeking pleasure and profit
in the management of n stock ranch.
and a frst-class meal station, was en-.
gagged in looking over Clusters attrac-
tons in the way Of choice groceries, etc.
on Tuesday. He also made the CHRoN.
IcLE office an agreeable call, and left his
name TO swell the already extensive list
o' subscribers 10 the CHRONICLE.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-02-20
Notice OF Forfeiture.

To G. T. Caughron
You are hereby notified that ! have expcn led
Two Hundred and Nineteen Doll rs and Forty
one cents (S2la.4l In labor aud impr ,vcplents
upon the Northern Light lode. situated In
Ncwtons Fork mining district. PENNINGTON
county, Dakota. The Northern Light lode was
located on the 18th day OF March. 1879. md re-
corded on the 3rd day Of April, 1879, in book "B"
page 300 of Locat on Certificates OF sal Pea
min ton county, rs will more fully appear by
certificate filed January 18th. 1856, in the office
OF the kegistcr of Deeds Of said Pennington coun
ty, in order to hold said premises under the
provisions Of section 232i Revised Statutes OF
the United st ties. being the amount required
to hold the same for the year ending December
3ist. 1885, aud II within ninety days from the
service of this notice by publication, YOU fail
or refuse to contribute your proportion OF such
expenditure as a BOVINE to-wit the sum Of
TW enty five Dollars (S25 o !. together with the
expenses Incurred, your interest in sail quartz
claim viii. become the property ofthe subscribe:
under said section 232i.
January 18th, 1856.
J0HN y. ScRvToS.
Co-owuer performing the assessment.
First publication, January %.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-02-20

Plats were received mt the local land
office on the 18th inst. for the further
extension Of the +. +. & NJ. V. railroad
to a point on Big Bottom six miles be-
low Crook City, and only twelve miles
from Deadwood. This would seem to
fully guarantee Dcadwood's final con-
nection with the road, as in the event Of
that being The nearest point that the
road will reach, 1t is morally certain
that DeadwOod would build q branch to
connect Herewith, and be found at the
junction on a hotel train to welcome the
first train on it's arrival. The possibili-
ties Of Deadwood, i'm her march for
metropolitan greatness. and snpertative
vastness can only be equalled by her
valley competitor, who is also soon to
be happily united to the Northwestern
system.