Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-10-01
DRIVING PARK ASSOCIATION.
A Citizens Meeting Called for Saturday,
October Sth- Considerable En-
thusiasm Manifested.

A Citizens Meeting Called for Saturday,
October 9Th Considerable En-
thusiasm Manifested.
The plans for the organization of a
Driving Park Association, which origin
sted with a few of Custer's citizens sew
eral weeks ago, have at last developed
into a genuine movement in that direc-
ton, and a meeting of all those who are
in any way interested in the matter will
be held in the court house next Satur-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. The business
men of the town, and horsemen of the
vicinity, are especially requested to take
an hour from their other business and
attend this meeting. 1t is, Of course, at
this time, a hard matter to give much
of an idea of the details Of the plans
that have been laid, by the few who
have already taken an active interest in
bringing about this organization, for the
plans themselves must be considered,
revised and accepted by the association
when it is M formed. However some
idea of what is intended is easily OBJ
tanned. An association made cp Of all
those who feel any interest, and will
take any part, will be organized in the
usual manner, with rules and regula.
tons to govern it. Suitable ground for
a track will be secured, and the work Of
constructing the track, putting up build
ings, etc, will be commenced immedia-
tely, and completed at an early date.
II is believed that all this can be accom-
plished with the expenditure Of very
little actual cash, as a number have al
ready signifed their willingness &C con-
tribute labor and lumber, the principal
things which will be needed. Every
thing thus contributed viii be
considered as so much cash and will en-
title each contributor TO his proportion
ate interest in the possessions Of the
company. If the ground in view can be
obtained for this purpose it will require
but comparatively little work to u a
splendid half mile track upon it and in
a very short time Custer will be the
owner of the best driving park in the
Hills.
There is every reason TO believe that
this project can be made a grand sue.
cess. Men have taken hold Of il who
mean business, and need only the CO.
operation of other citizens, to induce
them to 20 straight ahead. Keep up
the reputation of the town and give that
meeting next Saturday afternoon at least
the benefit Of your presence. When
you are once there. and have heard the
plans more perfectly and clearly ex-
planned, you will be sure TO become in
terested and lend a hand. For that
reason don't miss the meeting. Winter
isn't very far of, and if anything is to
be done, it must be at once.
That such an institution as a driving
park association with its memb ership
made up Of responsible, careful Dlen ,
equipped with good track aud grounds.
would lie an immediate and lasting
benefit to the town. no one can doubt.
Custer has already won a reputation as
a sumner resort. and Is attracting a
number Of visitors which is increasing
each year. This additional attraction
would draw hundreds Of more, would adj
vertise the town and country, and put
dollars in the pockets Of every business
man. Already this year a number of
sSeaaeas. I aaFsssa sa,s sE s,,;- Iasr. st s. i nsys
county by men who are highly pleased
with the climate and general character
Of the country. All they need TO make
the raising o. high class horses. a perma
nsnt industry in this locality, Is proper
encouragement. The construction of
this track will be a long stride in that
direction.