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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Tlagrant MISREPRESENTATION

The Pioneer Of the 10Th published a
correspondence under the caption OF
"a Ramble Through the Southern FILLS
over the signature Of *" (the remain
ing five letters may be readily supplied)
when in point of atrocious aspersion,
and henious calumny, has rarely been
approached by the vilest traducers who
have hitherto essayed an attempt to
defame the pioneer city Of the Hills.
We shall hot attempt to point out the
glaring Misrepresentation which APP
pear in that portion of his letter which
refers to this city, as they aro so palp-
ably false and obviously absurd as to
render them utterly harmless, and pos.
sess within themselves the elements OF
their own contradiction. Mr.. r., whose
first visit to this city has imbued him
with impressions 80 inimical to the
place, We are informed had contracted
an irresistible desire to become the sole
possessor Of a ti1apine, and knowing
this place to be famous for mines of that
character, visited the place for the pur-
pose of negotiating a purchase. A day
or two spent in our adjacent districts
| disclosed the fact Of their being no little
| tin mines for a cent at that time on the
market, and the result was a hasty re.
treat upon the pirt of Mr.. r., culminlt-
ing in the outburst Of the %approbious
Impressions above referred to. So far
az we can learn this newly Hedged
defamer of the Southern Hills, has
never before appeared in print, but if
we are correctly informed, had the
sublime assurance to mount the rostrum
about two years ago in the town of
Minnesota, and in the course of q
political Grafton (o took occasion to en-
tighten his audience upon the true
definition Of the term democracy, stat
ing, as avarred. that the term was de-
rived from the word Demosthenese, who
he claimed was a very noted and dis
tinguished Roman senator Of the Roman
forum. We have no desire TO detract
from the fame Of Demosthenese, in fact
we are disposed to ascribe to him the
most wonderfully gifted powers of ora
tory, and the possession Of one Of the
most towering intellects ever vouch-
safed to a the peer Of Cicero, the
ne plus ultra Of human greatness, and
all that; but it remained for this modern
educator, to ascribe to him the honor of
having figured as a Roman senator in
the Roman forum, and to break down
the Websterian barriers of le~xicography
in establishing the quaint and far
fetched definition of the term dem
ocracy.
Custer City, Notwithstanding the state
ments Of Mr.. Il. to the contrary, is
highly favored in all the elements
which serve to bring permanent pros
perity. Surrounded with mineral re-.
sources of u~nequalled promise, which
have but to be touched by the wand OF
capital to become productive, We can
only conclude that the ill-judged opin.
ions of this hayward maligner, are as
ridiculously absurd from the point Of
his pen, as those which fell from his
tongue from the political rostrum.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Missing Link,

The above tin location, which along
with a number of other tin claims, con.
shutting the Missing Link group, were
sometime ago bonded to the Harvey
Peak Tin Company, the first payment
falling due on Monday, which was
promptly met. The former owners
Messrs. Scott and Forst were in the city
during the first part of the week can
ceiling obligations to Custer City mer
chants, and were in buoyant spirits, as
all old ~prospectors are upon occasions of
this kind. The property which has a
well established reputation for merit, is
situated on Tenderfoot, about five miles
northwest of this place.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
PERSONAL.

j. G. Mead of Buffalo Gap was in the
city on Thursday.
w. Bowen came up from French
creek on Sunday.
Frank Pendergast camein from Spring
creek on Monday.
Frank Shmidt of Deadwood made
Custer a call on Saturday.
H.. j. Mckee and Mark Thomas came
in from Happy Camp on Saturday.
M. +. Vincent Of Baskerville was look
ing over the Tin city on Saturday.
S. ]. Forbes of Central city was a
visitor in this place or Thursday.
Dan Phinney and Frank Holton of
Hill City were in town on Saturday.
Fl. N. Clark, of Jacksonville, Florida,
was registered at the Vienna Hotel on
Saturday.
j. b. Crawford and wife Of Hat Greek
were registered at the Kleemann on
Sunday.
B. w. Soper, VIM. Young and A. T.
Mann, Of French creek, were in the city
OF Saturday.
Cy Cole and wife of Battle River spent
a portion Of the week in this place visit
ing Custer friends.
Sam Scott of Rapid was in the city on
Thursday and did not forget to call at
the CHRONICLE Office, where he is al
ways a welcome visitor.
w. w. Grubb, J. H.. Jewett and It. Fl.
Arnold, Of Battle River, we're in the
city on Friday on business connected
with the Anal proof upon land.
JEFF McDermott and family left for
Spring creek a few days ago, and are
now occupying the new residence re-
Gently erected for them near Jef7s
placer mines.
Mrs. Atchison, mother Of N. Atchison.
of Oelrichs, who has been for several
months living near that place, returned
to Custer on Wednesday, where she will
reside in the future.
James Degnen, wife aud six children,
of Birmingham, Alabama, arrived in the
city by private conveyance from Buffalo
Gap on Thursday. Mrs. Degnen is a
of John II. Code, deceased, and
here on business connected with
estate. The family will probably |
near Buffalo Gap, on a claim be.
10 said estate.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
The Vienna.

Capt. &. A. Haserodt, whose extensive
experience as a public caterer il Omaha
and this city has given HIM an enviaLle
reputation throughout the west, has re-
Gently established himself in the above
hotel, and will hereafter preside as the
host at that popular hosiery. Tie
Captain has already planned, and com
menced the erection Of much needed
improvements in the way of rear addi-
tons, and will in due time erect an at
tractive fence around the rear portion of
the grounds, and otherwise ornament
and beautify the surroundings. The
Vienna will lose non Of its former
prestige by the fact of Capt. Haserodt
succeeding to it's management.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
A Mystery.

How ice bu ran SVEN eve ecoveIs from the
bad eTects The naJseoi s medic'r res o Zen ';ef-
ally POI ed mo Is foc the sup )o-i.ive ie' e. OF
dyspepsia, liver CON pa ", constipation rfeu-
ma ISM and o,her an eos, e a mvs e v. The
laisch' dore by bt d n a6ic're1 is scarce u less
ms ,h. / carsed by diser se. " ,te' woo ere
weak, bn'or dv3,eo g, co-sio- eG or ioeo-
maize. would otenet be gu'Ced ~ u e. oe.i =
eure OF ava IDS 400 b.re tiotorgptv teSted
Ho ct G. SIS INA l.; &c 8. rev o. q "A eyeyy
ius,arce obtain lie speedie3t rid ,e';yable { ON
ia 'Gaa' mecca ion. - : t1e1ici re is a >e' en-
Ing and e, tle - &c Gre a taorousrt" clie
remedy, oeliyct non We e,Fb G so. ce1. ord
possessing. IN co1set Jence o 3 b. SIS o pa q
spIits Wope,. 'es as q red;cicai stimu' t not
10 be roond I'D ,be fey zoe bine,s Id null
ants ofieE rc'o,eed TO by he deb.ti,a ed, dys-
peoC'c a0o l~4nguiu.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Conference Apo ntments.

The Methodist Conference which con-
vened in Deadwood last week made the
following appointments:
Cus,er City, III. A. James Crook City
and Sturgis, w. ID. Atwater; Deadwood,
j. q. Dobson Hermosa, Victor Clarion;
Hot Springs and buffalo Gap, Simon
Stevens Minnesota, +. b. Cummings
Postville, w. ID. Trudgeon; Rapid, r. S.
Hunt; Central, Lead City, Spearfsh and
Sundance to be supplied.
Rapid, Crook and Custer were nomi.
mated as the place for holding the next
annual meeting. Custer was chosen.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Black Hills Extens On.

This do settle it. Among the many
moves and counter-moves of ra;lwa,
men, pointers on projects are hard to
get. People have been changing from
positive to opposite OF the question Of
the extension Of the branch beyond
Rapid City. The fact, however, that c.
i. Treat, the grading contractor, is about
establishing an immense store at Rapid
is sufficient proof that the work up
there is not all done, and furthermore
that it will be pushed this fall and
winter.
G p. Treats store at this place and
Buffalo Gap are being combined and
will be removed to Douglas, where two
separate buildings will be used of an
aggregate length of $40 feet. The Buff
falo Gap store is now here, being
brought down for consolidation pur-
poses. The Lusk store is to be removed
to Rapid City, where a 200-foot building
will be erected within two weeks.
The foregoing is from the Chadron
Journal and plainly indicates an inten-
ton Of the company to resume work
north of Rapid at an early date, the
equivocation, Lamentations, prevarica-
ton, hopes, wishes and prayers Of the
On, so reliable Journal TO the contrary
Observation-Disclosures.
The recent trip over the road by
special train Of General Manager
Hughitt, Fitch and others Of the chief
moguls of the c. & n. w. railroad sys-
tenn is creating no end of speculation
and gossip as to their object. Thus far
the most inquisitive faber shower has
not been loaded to the guards with in
formation. Mr.. Hughitt did say to a
News reporter, however, that he was
making his usual trip we the entire
system, that on the occasion of his last
visit here in June he was unable to so
farther north than the Gap, that he was
anxious to visit the Northern Hills, in
vestigate the different surveys in that
section and matters in connection with
the extension of the road, was delighted
with his trip, that the Hills we're a won
derful country and would be girdled by
railroads before WI realized it.-News.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Before snow flies again the tin distric
will once more be the scene Of activity.
1t has been fully decided upon by Supt.
Willsie that work at the Eta will be
resumed this fall, and unless unlocked
for events should cause a change ia
plans, development will be begun again
at no distant day. 1t is not thought
probable that milling will be tried again
before spring, the development of the
mine not being such as will warrant it
at present. About work on any Of the
other properties Of the company the
superintendent is not prepared to say.
All necessary steps toward holding the
various locations under bond have been
perfected, however, and the value of the
prospects will in due time be fully as
certained by the company. In a word,
the company proposes, the first thing
and soon, to develope its property
Republican.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

w. Z. Fletcher, a former resident Of
this place, who left with his family
for the east nearly three years ago re-
Turned to this city on Wednesday from
Kansas. Mr.. Fletcher will busy him
self for the next two months in the
erection of residence here, at the ex-
piration of which time Mrs. Fletcher
is expected to appear upon the scene.
Custer attractions are irresistible, and
hard to forget.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The governor Of Arizona has express
ed the belief that the policy pursued by
Gen. Miles. in his operations against
Geronimo Is the only true policy; hat
Of wearing him ont. This belief upon
the part of Governor Zulick was doubt
less inspired by the success Of this
policy, AZ shown in its application by
Geronimo last spring in wearing out
Crook. Thus far Miles has only sue
cesded in wearing out public patience.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Tin King.

Development work on this promising
location is now being prosecuted by
McConn and Foran with very fattering
results. A depth Of 20 feet has been at
tanned, at which point the lode is wider,
and the ore of higher grade than upon
the surface, and every indication points
to the permanence and established val
ne of the property.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
Tin Rect Survey

The Tin Reef survey was recently
completed by M. Willsie, and the per-
manent stakes, which are AKA inches
and o feet long, planed on one side,
were set, under the direction Of Mr..
Willsie, by Mclaughlin and son of this
place. on Thursday. The substantial
stalking of this group, which requires sS
stakes, all being of the dimensions
above specified, gives to the claims an
appearance Of permanence, and is in
dicative of the appreciated value of the
property by the Harvey Peak company,
who will, We are informed. meet the
second payment upon the same to-day.
We were recently shown by Captain
Haserodt, who a few days ago returned
from San Francisco, a large photograph
Of the grand arch erected on Market
street in that city, at a-eost OF 10000,
for the purpose Of display, and under
which the great procession Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic passed on the &C.
casion Of the national encampment.
The view would indicate a work of the
most imposing grandeur and attractive
features ever produced in this country.
The Rapid Journal of the 10th mem
tons The fact Of Fowler and Willsie
having gone to Hill City for the pur-
pose of completing bin purchases for the
Eta Tin Company, but studiousfv avoids
a reference to the matter Of their CON-
ing to this place where the Eta Tin
Company have contracted for the pur-
chase Of their most valuable properties.
This is in keeping with the doubtful
policy which that journal has always
adhered to; that of ignoring merit
wherever found beyond the limits of
Pennington county. AS a matter Of
news, which the Journal for obvious
reasons failed to furnish its readers, we
| will state that the gentlemen referred
to did visit this place and perfected ar
rangements looking to the final transfer
Of the Tin Reef group of mines to the
Eta Company, and which will, no
doubt, result in the erection Of a tin
plant in this city, Notwithstanding the
fact OF the place being IS miles distant
from Rapid. On with your narrow
gauge.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The great industrial exposition was
opened in Minneapolis on the 23d inst.
Frankie's fairy finger touched the wire
away down in the A~dirondacks and set
the machinery in motion. The cele-
brated Mexican band has been secured
for the occasion.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

We learn that a strong syndicate from
tire Northern Hills is arranging to enter
. large tract OF land ear the Gap, their
main object being to secure the varigat-
ed sand stone and marble near us.
Welcome gentlemen, there is enough
for all.-News.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

A. T. Van Devort, of Buffalo Gap, who
has the reputation of handling every
thing from ~threshing machines to
needles, and probably has more goods
than any other firm in Dakota, proposes
to 60 back again to his old line Of ex-
elusive hardware, and now offers over
80 cars of merchandise at prices that
must unload IL.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

When Polk was president his niece,
Mrs. Walker, paid him a visit. During
that time she gave birth to a O n Hen
ry Walker, now 40 years old, is said to
he the only child horn in the white
house. That is up this time. Perhaps,
however-well, never mind now.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The warm weather which had pre-
vailed here since the middle Of the
month was suddenly terminated on
Thursday evening by strong and re-
freshing breezes, followed by gentle
showers on Friday.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

A very rich strike vas recently made
in the Iron Hill. Ore assaying $4,000 a
ton has been encountered on the up
raise on the 1875 foot level. The stock is
quoted at $3.50 with a strong probability
for an early advance.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

70 the wife Of Joseph Humphreys,
lear Custer City, on Monday, Aug. %, a
baby girl.
The mother and daughter are doing
well, and Joe will be able to resume
work in the hay field by the middle of
the coming week.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The b & M. a vertises in Omaha
papers for "laborers for the Black Hills
extension Of the b. & M. r. r.. men to
drive teams, scraper holders and track
LAYERS; good wages and steady work.
Times.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The Second Annual Territorial Fair
at Huron, Dakota, Sept. 9th to 10Th,
promises 10 be a very much larger ex
hibition than the first one. The secre-
tary informs us that a very much larger
number of entries have been made so
far this year than last, and the general
interest is greater.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Cochran's for groceries and hardware,
the cheapest house In the Hills, and the
best goods in the market.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Anybody can ride in q carriage now
Van Devort 10 selling leather trimmed,
steel gear, and grade top buggies with
pole and brake for 500.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

You car purchase anything in the
jewelry line at Chicago prices of ]. w.
Battsrshali, the Buffalo Gap jewe,er.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28
CUSTER CHRONICLE.

What about a Sunday mail from .ne
railroad?
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The main line reached Douglas last
Saturday where it terminates for the
winter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Methodist CiiuTch-There will be
services on Sabbath as follows: Morn
ing, Sabbath school at 10; preaching
service at IL. Class meeting at the
close of the morning service. Evening,
preaching service at s. Prayer meeting
on Thursday evening at 8. We extend
a most cordial invitation to all persons
to attend these services.
HENRY A. JAMES, Pastor.
San Francisco had a $4,000, 300 fire on
the 2lst inst.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The mercury touched l03 in the shade
in Rapid on Tuesday. In this city it
did not 90 beyond the nineties.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The Farmers Daughter is 4 cook
stove, the best stove made. 1t Is sold at
]. Cochran's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

For fresh candy, genuine Havana
cigars, all kinds of pipes, 60 to Cochran's
where they sell cheap.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Ifyou want q good partner get the
Farmers Daughter.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Buy the New Hone sewing machine,
for sale by T. V. Garlock
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The Uncle Sam mill is running with
a favorable outlook for success, and the
continued operation Of the mine.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

800 steers, 100 cows, and 90 mares
wanted in trade.
A. r, Van Deyort.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

J. w. Battershall, the Buffalo Gap
jsweler makes a specially Of repairing
fine watches.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Wash Ward re-opens the Bon Ton
Restaurant on West Custer avenue to-
day.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Native gold jewelry made to order b,
Battershall, the Buffalo Gap jeweler.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

The greatest variety Of teas and tobac
O in the Hills at Cochran's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Sewing machines repaired at
II. V. Garlock's.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-28

Piaco' ces IN a. the courts Of the United stetes.
Ohce n Cou't House, Custer City, Dakota.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19

Hon. W. H. Barnes Judge B. A. Fickas.. ............-..........C Clerk.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
,E'Eae Best EkImd of xS1.uzlrzmer.

E'Eae Best Kind of EsE'unrEmcr.
 An advertisement in your home paper representing your line Of busi- n%Ss.
 t has most Of the merits and none of the wees of the travelling man" besides many advantages that are en- tjrely its own,
 It travels in all direct ons at once.
 It visits your customers IegulaeIy.
 l. interests hem in your town, and is building up the general prosI city while it is faithfully transacting your business.
 It talks with thousands of tongues and has the confidence of its hearers.
 t doesn't get drunk.
 It doesn't play faro
 It doesn't bring in any supplement- ary fancy bill of "expenses."
 It requires no "commis ions"
 It never gets mad and threatens to transfer its goodwill to a competitor in business or a rival town.
 It doesn't swell round on the credit and name of your house.
 It never sets up in business for it. self on the credit it has built up at your expense, or has artfully flche |. from you.
 It doesn't add so much to your gen. eral expenses as to reduce to zero the margin you would like to offer good customers.
 It doesn't cost you many thousands of dollars year-at most only few hundreds.
 It brings your customers to you, and makes them your personal friends. Journal of Progress.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
DISTRICT COURT.

Hon. W. H. Barnes Judge B. A. Flckas.. ........... .CIerk.
 FEBRUARY ]9, 1886. Court met at 10 a. m.
 Minutes read and approved.
 w M. Fenton, grand larceny; was sentenced to three years in the Terri torial prison, and A hours of that time to be passed Tn solitary confne- ment.
 Territory vs. Na-des- ough. - Arr raigned and plead not guilty. Case set for trial next Tuesday morning to. take procedure over all other cases. Rielly VI. Berry-A jury could not be obtained in this case and a special venue was issued for "A jurors returna- ble forthwith.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19

The taste displayed in the arrange ment of the bric-a-brac and other or naments of decoration in the studio and drawing-room scenes in the play of Esmeralda, last evening, reflects great credit upon the ladies connected with the presentation of the piece.
 Mir. Murphy, the District Court re- porter, is making great many friends during his scjourn in this city, through his efficiency and the able manner in which he performs his arduous duties.
The Daily Tombstone., 1886-02-19
Testing Isis EOngressmnn's Hn-
 GuencS.

MT. Peter McGrath, an old and re- spected citizen of St. Louis, went to Washington recently and told his Congressman he must have some thing. Mir. O'Neill busjed himself about the request and finally found an opening in the Interior Depart ment. The arrangements were all made and the other day MT. McGrath walked into the presence of Appoint ment Clerk Hassler and said:
 "Tm the ginlleman as Mir. O'Neill spoke about"
 "Oh, yes," said Mr Hassler. "You're MT. McGrath. Well, Mr. McGrath, here's your appointment all ready 10 you"
 The St. Louisan drew back and with the bow Of Ia rale ould Irish gintIeman," said to the clerk:
 "Pm very much obliged to you for the job, but, thank God, l don't need it. only wanted to see if Johnny ONeill had any influence.
 And sure enough the old man per sisted in his refusal and has gone home.-Kansas City Times.