Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1890-09-06
CUSTER CITY, THE EDEN
And Coming Summer Resort of the
Black Hills.
Its Matchlcss Attractions. and Unparal-
leled Advantages Already Attracting
Much Attention.

iohs oeeh tneme OF wonder 10 all who
have given the subject special attention.
Located FIVE thousand i've hundred and
forty feet above tide, the apex city Of the
Black Hills, it is remarkable fact that
the average snow fall is found to be
much less than at any other point in
the region. 1t is no less remarkable
fact that the average winter tempera-
ture is even higher than at many points
In the Hills whose altitude does not ex
ceed three thousand feet. Another
notable fact In, that the average force
of the winds is much less than IL is in
localities where the altitude is material
ly lower. 1t is also n somewhat surpris-
ing fact, that while other points, by no
means remote, are visited by storms,
inflicting more or less damage TO pro.
perty, Custer has never, in its history
sustained the slightest damage in this
direction. The further fact of the alb
ence Of ali maladies Of a contagious
character such as fever of various types.
diptheria etc, occasionally prevalent in
other localities, is a subject of general
remark. Another feature, and one
which is worthy of special attention is
the average temperature prevailing at
this place during the summer months,
which falls below that of any other
town in the Hills the nights being es-
pecially cool and refreshing.
The fayorable conditions above specifi-
ed are such as to render this place a
most desirable point for summer tourists
seeking a pleasant retreat during the
heated term. In addition to the ad-
vantages above named, which constitute
such rare medley of attractions, the
enchanting native scenery which greets
the eye on every hand, is feature of
the most pleasing character, and one
which can not fail TO impress the be-
holder with the highest degree of al
miration. Nature has been profusely
lavish in the bestowal of her scenic at
fractions in this charming locality, and
it may be truthfully said, that at no
other point in the region is it even al
preached in its romantic beauty and
pleasing variety. Looking from this
delightful spot TO the north, west and
east, lofty mountains, pine clad, and
capped with micaceous rocks that SHIN
mer and scintillate in the sunlight, pre-
sent picture surprisingly grand. The
scene changes at every turn of the en-
raptured eye. Looking to the east, two
miles away, Calamity, Peak lifting her
adamantine heigts far into the margin
ofthe h overing clouds, stands out in
bold relief, while farther out, in marked
contrast, dressed in its mantle of green,
appears pencilled upon the cerulean sky,
the dark outline Of Lookout Mountain.
To the north, Buckhorn Peak, fringed
with countless waving pines, and crown
ed with rock of alabaster whiteness,
instchless in its romantic beauty aud
majestic grandeur, raises its sublime
heights into the lofty realms of space
Turning to the west, Grand View Noun
tain, with her innumerable rocky crags,
and lofty spires, rising like ancient
castles, hold the observer spell bound
by their quaint and impressive scenic
features. Away to the south, bordering
upon the delightful valley upon which
the city is located, undulating hills and
minnea.ure parks, daintity dressed in
their garb of green, charm the eye and
please the sense. From the west, cours-
ing its winding way through the city,
dreamy French creek goes meandering
by and from the north comes murmer-
ing Laughing Water, clear and spark
ling to unite with it near the eastern
limits. In open view, few miles north
Of the city, towering eight thousand
feet above the sea, standing sentinel
over the entire Hills, Harney's Peak,
rising in silent grandeur, chief among
the stately peaks of the region, may fit
tingly serve to cap the climax of Custer s
Stl xuh hinh m ,too l.t.
grandeur, enchanting beauty and in
the northwest.
Admitting the foregoing to be fair
description Of Clusters advantages, so
far as enumerated, which no one, we
opine, will deny, may we not, with un-
questioned reason and consistency claim,
that no place in the west offers equal
| inducements to tourists seeking comfort,
and immunity from the intolerable heat
incident to city life during the summer
season. The completion Of the Black
Hills branch Of the Burlington railroad
to this city, which will doubtless be
consummated within thirty days, will
place the re tless denizen of the east in
railroad connection with, and afford
them an easy opportunity to visit the
most charming summer resort in the
west. That it is being appreciated as
such, is amply proven by the number
of summer cottages which are already
planned, and soon to be erected by non
residents, who have been temporarily
sojourping here during the past few
months. We desire to place ourseli
upon record right here, and now, as
having made the prediction, that Gus
ter, in the not distant future, will be-
come one Of the most popular summer
resorts in the west, Nor do We believe
we are assuming the slightest risk ol
being relegated to the roll of false
prophets as result of such prediction
basing the same upon what we earnestly
believe to be reasons of the most In.
controvertible character. Can it be
supposed, with the faintest shade oi
consistency, that Custer will fail to At.
tract marked attention in the direction
indicated, favored as she is with such
exceptional advantages and attractions
as she is known to possess. 1t is pos
sible that the favorable crntrast between
Clusters climate, and other places ol
corresponding latitude and altitude
may admit of scientific explanation, but
to the writer, who gladly accepts the
situation as il il, it is wholly inexpli
cable. 1t is matter of trifling concern
to us why there should be les snow
less wind, less sickness, more exhiler.
ating atmosphere. purer water. mildel
storms, higher winter, and lower sum
mer temperature than in any other
known locality of equal altitude. We
are content to submit the facts, leaving
the solution Of the seemingly complex
problem to those who are more profici
| ent than ourself in the determination
ofabstruse meteorological questions, and
invite the outside world to come to Gus
ter and be convinced Of tie validity o
the CHRoxIcLE's statements.
We ARE pleased to note the rapid pro
gress being made by the members o.
the Custer cornet band under their new
instructor ii. +. Lake. as indicated al
their meeting, for practice. on Wednes
day evening. A number Of new diffi.
cult pieces were rendered, among which
| q popular overture WAS exceptionally