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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Personal Para2raphs.

fersoual Paragraphs
G. ]. Powell was a Chadron man in
town on Wednesday.
T. C. Kelly, Of Lincoln, was a Monday
arrival in the city.
T. yobin was in town Tuesday from
Cunning, Nebraska.
w. L. Rosa represented Chicago in
this place on Tuesday.
Z. E. Stewart was an Omaha man at
the Kleemann on Saturday.
]. +. Cross, of Rosebud Agency, came
in Wednesday to see Custer.
ID. V. Guild was a locker on in the
city on Thursday from Omaha.
j. Z. Neumyer was a man from
Kansas City, in town Monday.
III. B. Hicks, Of Lincoln, was among
the Tuesday arrivals in the city.
L. Z. Drake signed at the KlecmGnn
on Saturday from Council Bluffs.
S. S. Collins was an arrival at the Klee-
mann on Sunday from Lincoln.
NJ. Hayes, of GAINESVILLE, Wisconsin,
was a stranger in the city on Tuesday.
J f. Nvff and w. Davies were Thurs.
day arrivals in town from Dudley.
A Oberholtz registered in the city
city from New York on Wednesday.
A. Kingsbury, the Chicago drummer
was taking orders in town on Wednes-
day.
r. F. Bacon was q Rapid City gentle
nan looking Owe the Tin City on Satnr-
day.
M. d. Mclean and w Oneal we're ar
rivals in the city on Sunday from 500
City.
I. w. Roberts came in from Dudley
on Monday. and reports that place
booming.
Contractors Ryan and Burke came in
from their grade camps up the line on
Monday.
F. NJ. Brown aud d. J. Tigue were
residents of Rapid, in town on business
Wednesday.
]. c. Laux. a well known Omaha
drummer, was soliciting trade in town
On Wednesday.
M. NJ. Gentry Of Quincy III. was
among the numerous arrivals at the
Vienna on saturday.
s. Z. Forsha came in from Rapid on
Monday on business connected with his
mining property in this vicinity.
R. M. Wheeler and J. q. Porterfield
were lincoln gentlemen noted among
the Thursday arrivals at the Vienna.
Contractor D. Fitzgerald. of Lincoln.
vas sojourning in this place during the
week. where he has recently establish
ed headquarters.
F. w. Kimberly, the accomplished
salesman Of 500 City, who sells every
man he meets. was doing business in
the city on Tuesday.
J. M. Baldwin, of Hill City, Familiarity
known here as genial Jimmie, was a
welcome visitor in the city on Sunday
and Monday.
H. CJFirestone and wife. and ]. w.
Walden and wife were guests at the
Kleemann on Monday from the vicinity
of Point Of Roeks.
J. w. Skinner, q prominent grade con
tractor on the b. & M. north Of this
place, was booked at the Kleemann on
Saturday on his return from Kansas
City.
G.. 7. Parker of Ogden, and D. Crouch
Of Pierre were among the Tuesday ar
rivals at the Vienna. They went north
to look over the b. q NJ. with q view OF
taking grade contract.
H. w. Carter and wife of Chicago
we're comfortably domiciled at the
Vienna on saturday. Mr.. Carter s In
terested in Custer real estate, and thinks
tia good thing 70 stay With.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Ralph Meeker, correspondent for the
New York Herald, who in company
with James Wilson and party, has been
doing the tin mines came down from
Hill City yesterday. In a talk with a
reporter at the Harvey last evening Mr..
Meeker grew enthusiastic ovcr the tin
mines, and declared that while in the
Hills he had seen tin enough to build a
tin roof over the United States, and after
that had been done enough would be
left to supply the market of the world.
Mr.. Meeker is an old time western man
and in early days was a journalist
Colorado.-Rapid Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

The commissioner of the General
land Office has decided adversely to the
claim Of the school section within the
incorpated limits of Rapid, upon
which it was claimed, there were valu
able deposits of coal the commissioner
holding that the land was more salu-
able for agricultural or townsite land,
than for mining purposes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Jesse Bingam, the man who stole
about eighty head Of cattle from Tom
Locket about a year ago from his cattle
ranch north of Chadron, has been cap
tured near the British Possessions and is
now languishing in the Deer Lodge
Jail. 1t win be remembered that
Sheriff Dahlman arrsted him in Dead
wood shortly after the then, but falling
to get requisition papers from the gov
ernor, he was turned loose. Upon q
change Of governors in Dakota, Dahl
man, accompanied by Dakota officers,
arrested him again, and while the secur-
ing Of requisition papers was pending.
Bingam escaped from the Dakota
authorities. Sheriff Dahlman traced
him to = point on the line ofthe British
Possessions, and has been In commune
cation with the authorities there con-
corning him aver since. 1t was learned
that he was living under the name Of
Robbins, ana tie correspondence lead
to the establishment OF his identity,
Rhich resulted in his rearrsst. Chad
ron Der3pesat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

The memorial services which were
given at the court blouse on Friday of
last week, under the supervision of the
Womens Relief corps (after the CnRoN-
rcLE had gone to press, which precluded
a mention in our last issue) were both
interesting and impressive. The ad-
dresses were eloquent and appropriate,
and the exercises all through we're OF
such appropriate and fitting character,
as to reflect The highest credit upon the
ladies who had the charge of its man.
agement. The soldiers graves at the
Cemetery were beautifully decorated
with flowers and banners after the con-
clusion of the memorial services at the
court house. The occasion was one OF
more than ordinary interest, and a very
large number of Custer citizens and per-
sons residing in this vicinity were in at
tendance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
List Of Leters
ToR LIN.

l say, Jack, let MS go to old Charire
Gilbert. He'll give us bargains. Who
is Charlie Gilbert. Dick? Why don't
you know old Charlie? l node him foi
the last twenty years in Iowa. lie al
ways sold goods cheaper thar any one
else. Say, Dick, l can buy clothing,
boots and shoes, and everything a man
wears as cheap Of old Charlie, as | can
in Lincoln I'm going to tog up before
the old man busts. All right. l will
too.-Eyening Talk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

It's gratifying to note the prompt
action Of our citizens in the matter OF
cleaning up the streets, alleys and back
lots in compliance with an ordinance
recently passed by the board of town
trustees. If the good work is continu-
ed for a few days longer, Custer, already
much more cleanly than many of the
towns of the region, will be by far the
~cleanest city in the Black Hills, if not
in the state Somebody said cleanliness
was next to godliness, and somebody
spoke wisely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

w. G. Porter, of this place, census
enumeration for Custer City and the
western portion of Custer County, enter
ed upon his duties on Monday. Railroad
building now being prosecuted in his
district will add materially TO the aggre-
gate of noses enumerated. Mr.. p will
~interrogate the people Of this city after
next week, when all will be accorded
an opportunity to answer such ques-
tons as may be put to them touching
upon their age, color, sex, condition
physically or financially, etc. etc, which
all should promptly and correctly an
swer with a view to reaching the impor-
tant ends sought to be obtained through
this means by our greatly revered and
highly respected Uncle Sam.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup has
been used by mothers for children
teething for oyer fifty years with per-
feet success. II relieves the little suffer
or at once, produces natural, quiet sleep
by freeing the child from pain, and the
little cherub awakes as bright as q
button" 1t is very pleasant to taste,
soothes the child. softens the gums, al
lays pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Auction Bale.

We will sell al public auction Satur-
day, June Z, at 2 p. m, at the Bank OF
Custer corner, all buildings aid other
movable improvements acquired by pur
chase Of right-oEway for b. & NJ. depot
grounds, to the highest bidder.
Harry ID. Reynolds, Auctioneer.
A. L. Van 'eyort.
ID. Carrigan.
s. X. S~hankland.
III A. Albien.
Odo Reder.
Right of Way Committee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Richard Mathwick, foreman for Judge
Burns at his Redwater horse ranch, had
an interesting experience with a large
timber wolf a few mornings since. He
was awakened about daybreak by a
sound at the door of his bedroom. and
looking up was surprised to see one OF
those formidable beasts standing with
his fore feet within the room. The
animal was industriously devouring the
remnants of the ranch dogs supper.
Mathwick quietly took down the shot
gun which hung ever his head, and TAX
ing hasty aim, fired, cutting one of the
animals fore feet of, portions of which
being left on the door step. Mathwick
gave the animal a hard chase, but going
on three legs as IL was, it first thor
oughly chewed up the dog. then swan
the creek and escaped.-Deadwood
Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Married,

At Whitewood, on Saturday, May
oath, by Rev. Elliott, Mr.. Archie Beaton
of brownsville, to Miss Oracle Palmer,
of Custer City.
Their numerous friends in Custer, in
GLIDING the CHRONICLE extend congra-
tulaiions.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Notice of Final seitiement.

In the County Court OF the County OF Custer.
state Of South Dakota.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of John P. Thomp-
son, deceased.
Notice OF Posting OF Settlement Of Account.
Notice Is hereby given, that II. G..
Bntierfield, the administrator OF the estate Of
John L. Thompson, deceased, has rendered and
presented for settlement and filed In said court
an account OF his administration OF said estate,
and that "Wednesday, the 18th day OF June, A. ID.
1880, being q day Of a term Of said court, VIZ; Of
the June term, A. ID. 1890, at 10 O'Clock a. IN, at
the court room Of said court. at the court house
I'm Custer county, South Dakota, has been duly
appointed by the Judge OF said court for the
settlement OF said account, at which. time and
place any person interested In said estate may
appear and file his exceptions in writing to the
said account and contest the same.
ALFRED I. FEAY,
County Judge.
Dated May 18th, 1890.
w. q. PORTER, Atty for Estate.
First publication May II.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

The Black Hills Association of Con.
gregational Churches held its spring
meeting at Custer this week. The rain
of Wednesday evening prevented the
opening in usual form, but the organiza-
ton was effected and the programme OF
Thursday was carried out completely.
All the churches were represented ex-
cept lead City, whose pastor was de-
tanned unexpectedly by sickness in his
family. The occasion was one Of ex.
ceptional interest, and was favored with
a large attendance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Postmaster Hitchcock is, by far the
happiest man in Custer at this writing,
a fact due to the arrival, on yesterday OF
his wife, Miss Nellie. his daughter, and
little Ruth, his grand daughter. from
Ponca, Nebraska. Mr.. HIS desire to
meet them, exceeding the measure OF
his patience. he took the outgoing stage
and met them at Bakeryille, from which
place he accompanied them to Custer.
The CHRONICLE extends them q cordial
welcome to the most beautiful town in
the Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Railroad NaWa.

Eight teams belonging TO Contractor
McGuire's grade outfit passed through
this place on Saturday on their way
north to work on sections 6l-2, north Of
Hill City.
A grade outfit belonging to Fitzgerald
Bros, comprising fifty teams and about
$50 men passed through Custer on Sat-
urday for work on sections So 4, eight
miles north of this city.
Contractor Dolan, who has the con-
tract for grading section Al, one mile
south from second street, this city, has
taken a small contract on Tenderfoot,
five miles north of this place. He re-
moved a part of his outfit to that place
on Thursday.
Dirt Is now flying rapidly on the B. &
NJ. grade within the limits Of this city.
Two outfits have been grading in town
this week, one at the west, and the
other heal the east end. 1t is an agre-
cable sight 10 look upon, and very
naturally gives rise to the thought, that
the good time, SO long awaited by our
folks, was practically at hand. Let the
good work proceed.
HoMEsTAKE EXTENSION.
A magnificent 25-ton locomotive ar
rived at Piedmont last Thursday and
was set up on Friday and Saturday. On
Sunday track-laying began, and on yes
terday sufficient was down to test the
new engine. 1t was found perfect.
Graders are pushing work surprisingly
and no doubt exists that the extension
will be completed by the first of August.
Very little building is in progress at
Piedmont. The Socorro depot has not
been moved to the new town as report
ed a few days ago. A number of fiat cars
were taken by wagon from Lead to the
Piedmont end, Tor use on the construc-
tion.-Deadwood Times, 8.
MINNESOTA EXTENSION.
The order for the extension Of what
will be known as the Minnesota branch
Of the +. Z. & M. ", K. K. has been
issued, contract for its construction let
to d. ID. Streeter & Co., and a forward
movement ordered Immediately. In
compliance with the last mentioned
order, work will commence today
Tuesday on the grade at Whitewood
and beyond, and pushed to completion
through Minnesota and to a point across
the Belle Fouche about IL Or Is miles
into the cattle country, the total dis
lance from hitewood under the new
contract being 80 miles; time for COM
pletion of work, August Is. Stock
yards, pens, chutes, ETC., will be COM
pleted ready for the September ship
ments ofcattle, of which there are about
one hundred thousand to be marketed
this fall. Mr.. Lusk, partner of Mr..
Streeter, is at this time in the east push
ing graders TO the front.-Deadwood
Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Hat, Insurancs

Charles III. Green has been appointed
agent for this locality for the Farmers
Mutual Protective Association, of Plank
inton, and is now prepared to take hail
risks on crops at a reduction Of twenty
per cent on last years rates.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Notice Of Application for Letters restamentary.

In the County Court OF the County Of Custer,
State OF South Dakota.
In the matter Of the Estate Of Fredericka
Haserodt, Deceased.
Notice Tor Application for Letters Testamen-
tary.
Notice Is hereby given, that Charles A. Haser-
odt has filed with the clerk Of this court n petit
ton praying for Letters Testamentary Of the last
Will and testament OF Frederick Haserodt, de-
ceased, and that Monday, the 10th day Of June,
A. u. eighteen hundred and ninety, at Custer
City, IL the County Of Custer, State OF South Da-
kota, has been set for hearing such petition,
when aud where any person interested may aIe
pear and show cause why said petition should
not be granted.
ALFRED L. FEAY,
County Judge.
Dated at Custer City, 3. d., May end, 1890.
EDMUND SMITH, Attorney for petitioner.
First publication, May "a.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Died.

In this city on Tuesday, the Ord inst,
of cerebro spinal m%eniugitus, Earl, in
fart son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Il. Tuthill,
after an illness Of five days.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
%ORDINANCR 40 90


ORDINANCE No. 60.
BE II ordained by the Board OF Trustees N
Custer City. ~. ID.
That all solicitors OF retail orders for, or ped.
dlers OF any goods, wares or merchandise Tex.
the town clerk q license, for which the following
fec shall he charged for the benefit OF Custer
City; Five dollars for The FIRST day, and 81 per
day thereatter., Any violation Of this ordinance
shall be deemed a m~isiemeanor, and punIshable
by,a hne tn double the amount OF license re-
qd.rca.
This ordinance shall take effect from and after
The first publication ON June Tth, 1890.
a. r. VAN DEVORT,
President Board OF Trustees, Custer City, s. ID.
Attest:
J. n. SMITH, Town Clerk.
ORDINANCE No. 20.
BE it ordained by the Board of Trustees Of
That a license fee Of 81 per quarter q monthsl
be charged for each and every draw emplOyed In
d. A failure TO procure such license win be
deemed q mlsdcmeanOr, and punishable by a
fine of not more than siOor less thar s..
This ordinance TO he In effect on and after
Al VAN DEYORT,
Pres. Board OF Trustees, Custer City, q. ID.
J.. r. SMITH, Town Clerk.
First publication, june Z.
ORDINANCE No. n.
BE IL ordained by the Beard Of Trustees OF
Custer City, 4. D.,
That every person who keeps any bawdy
house, house OF III fame, Of assignatiOn, or OF
prostitution, or for any lcwd, obscure or indecent
purpose is guilty Of miSdcineanpT, punishable by
a hne not less than 80, or more than $40 for each
and every oifeBse.
This ordinance shall be Ia force from and after
A. Z. VAN DEyoRT,
Pres. Board Of Trustees, Custer City, S. ID.
Attest:
J. +. SMITH, Town Clerk.
First publication, June Z, 1870.
ORDINANCE NO. 70.
Be IL ordained by the Board OF Trustees OF
Custer City, =. H.,
That every person Who keeps any disorderiy
house, or any house Of public resort by which
the peace, comfort or decency OF the immediate
neighbOrho0d Is habitually disturbed. Is guilty
OF a misdeHean0r, punishable by 4 fne Of not
less than -, or more than $40, for each ofiense.
This ordinance shall be In force from and az
A.. t. VAN DRvORT,
Pres. Board OF Trustees, Custer City, 5. ID.
j.. +. SMITH, Town Clerk.
First publication, June Z, 1891.
ORDINANCE 80. 20.
BE il ordained by the Board Of Trustees o.
Custer City, =. d.,
That every person who lets any building ol
part oi building, knowing that IL is intended q
lie used for any purpose declared punishable IN
ordinances Nos. II or 70 Of Custer City, \. ~, OF
who otherwise permits any building or Part Of
Building To DC 50 used. Is guilty o.: a miSdemean
or, and punishable by a hne OF not less than So
This ordinance SHAH he Ia force from aud after
A. T. VAN DEvoRT,
Pres. Board OF Trustees, Custer City, 5. ID.
Attest:
J. +. SMITH, Town Clerk.
First publication, June Z, 1890.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Rev. Father Chapuis will hold Devine
services at the School house to morrow
morning June sth) at the usual hour.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
Notice to Holders of Custer County War
rants.

All warrants to registered No. le9
April, 1888 will be paid at once.
j. K. STREEr, Go Treasurer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

Whereas, a petition signed by a majority Of
the resident freeholders OF Custer City, y. d.,
has been presented 10 this board praying that 4
special election be called, as provided
by chapter loo OF the 1880 session laws az the
Territory OF Dakota. for the gurrcso-c % ~
uniting a proposition 20 aid In the construction
OF the Grand Island & Wyoming Central X K,
IRON Dudley, =. d., 10 the corner OF Washington
and 10th streets I'm Custer City, y. d., by leyying
= special tax n OF to exceed $4,000, by a levy oil
one and one-half per cent Of the assessed valua-
ton OF Custer City, =. d., during the first year,
and a levy OF one and one-hah per cent during
the second year, after the completion OF said
Railroad. provided said tax shall become void
and OF no effect II said Railroad IL not completed
to said point, and In operation by December lst,
1850.
Therefore, in compliance with above petition,
IL Is hereby ordered that a special election be
held at Oscar Sllyer's Building or Custer Ayen-
ne, In Custer City, ). D., from Q a, m. 10 4 .. m.
on Tuesday, the 10th day Of june. 1870. when all
In favor Of said tax shall vote q ballot on which
must be written or printed, "F0r Special Rail-
ROAD Tax" An opposes. 70 said tax shall vote a
ballot on which must be written or printed,
Against Special Railroad Tax"
President Board Of Trustees Of Custer, s. ID.
Dated Custer City, 5. ID, May 10, lisa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given, that II. j. v. Rutkows-
XII, has applied for q druggists permit, to sell
yinous, spirituous and malt liquors according 10
law, at his drug store on Custer Avenue, be-
tween 9th and 9Th streets, at Custer City, Custer
win be heard and determined by the County
Judge VI said county, at the court house In Gus
ter City, on Saturday, June nth, 1890, at 10 O'Clock
q. m.
ALFRED 7. FEAY,
County Judge, Custer County. 8. d.
Dated at Custer City,S. ID, May 2, $500,
First publication, May 8.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-06-07

tenber.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-07-10

There Is to be added to this, says the
ittsbuFg Post, the direct tax job donating
to several states tlS,OO)G0J, which has
passed the senate and awaits action In
the house. This Is the bill vetoed by
President Cleveland and which the re-
p~ublicans are pledged to pass.
Then the pension appropriation In the
total is too low. says the Post. There
will have been paid out by the fiscal year
$lG9sSJ76S4 under existing laws, and this
exceeds the appropriation for the year
lsso-90-some $3.50 900. The pay
mentS next year under these same laws
will exceed by the same amount at least
tho HSraId's figures Of S0s, coo, COO, max
Ing the pension payments for the year
lsoO-Sl at least tll3.OOO.OOO, without
taxing into account the disability OF
service laws which are yet To pass.
Here, then, w have q total Of appro-
priations looked for from this congress oil
about t444,O0O,0OO, against an estimated
venue for he year, by Secretary Win
dom, of i3S5, 100 100, showing . deficiency
10 sight Of t~69,OO0,OUOI
Cleveland handed over to Harrison q
surplus In the treasury IT t4S,6Ss,ss3
Less than two years Of Harrison's admin
istration and this surplus is squandered.
and there Is q deficiency in sight Of $780,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-07-10

Tho pretty little city OF Pullman b In
ashes. The entire business portion Of the
place was consumed By FIRE on Thursday,
July 3nd. Pullman b unfortunate, foE
three years previous uhe was wiped out
by ire and had but just fairly recovered.
The Gre started In HAttrnp's saloon and
Is said to have been Of lncendiaFy origin.
Property valued nj two hundred thousand
dollars wa consumed.
R. H. PassmoFe, cashier Of the Security
bank Of Tacoma, committed suicide, BY
cutting his throat and stabbing himself
with 4 penkniie, On the night Of July End,
PAssmoTe had been specializing in real
estate and had gotten beyond his hnan'
cial depths.
North Dakota was visited by Q terrible
wind storm on the 9TH inst. At Fargo
the three electric light towers were blown
down and whole blocks unroofed. Sew
eral children were killed during the storm
and many people injured.
Ex-Governor Miles C. Moore, JudH,
George Turner and Hon. A. II. Cannot
have declined to serve on tho tide lanC
commission.
The governor Of Louisiana has vetoeC
the lottery bill, but it Is claimed that |
will be passed over his head.