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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

An AtLructive Deteil OF our Exn1bit.
Supt. j. s. Chiids Of the Harvey Pc
company is preparing for exhibit at the
worlds fair. reproduction of twelve
miles square ofthe Hnrney Peak tin dis.
trict. The elevation Of every peak in
the district and triangulations. to de
termine the relative positions. distances,
etc, OF each peak. Is now being done by
Charles VI Cation, assistant engineer for
The company The design Of the cast,
as outlined by Mr. Childs. will. when
completed be 1T great geological inter-
est, Us not only every mountain, valley
and creek will he shown in the map,
bat the position Of the granite, states,
dises and veins viii be 80 ingenionsly
arranged that the geology of the twelve
miles square of the Black Hills can be
intelligently understood and studied
from scale Of six inches to the mile,
Us the base Of the cast will be about six
feet square, Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for
children teething. il the prescription OF
one ofthe best female nurses and physi-
claus In the United States, and has been
used for over hftv years with nsver-fAil-
Ing succcss by millions Of mothers for
their csisdren. During the PROCESS III
teethlEg Its value II incalculable. It
relieves the child from pain, cures dy-
scntery aud diarrhna, gripping In the
bowels. and wind-colic By~giving
he.llth to the child II rests the mother.
Price 25c. y bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Todd returned this
week to Custer, and expect to make this
city their home in the future. Nearly a
year ago they removed to Extra, Iowa,
intending to remain there permanently,
but they could not become reconciled to
the change, and have come back to the
only place that seems like home to
them. They left region of cold and
snow for land of sunshine, and their
numerous old friends heartily welcome
them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
OFFICIAL PRoCEEplNas
OF the Board of Trustees of Custer
CITY. Custer County. 8. u.

CUSTER CRY, >. d.. Dec. 3, 1892.
Regular merting OF the Board of rrus-
tees OF the town Of Custer City, held vt
the Office of the town clerk.
Present: ID. w McFadden, president,
and Trustees G. w. Pitcher, /. NJ. Don.
aldson and Edward Rogers.
Minutes Of last meeting read aud ap
proved.
On motion, bill of Alex Ii.
Smith Al days establishing
street line aud side walk grade
from Fourth street west......$ q 90
To one man assistant A days,
at $3.50 per day ........,......... IL 25
Iotal...",.............. 3S 20
Allowed and ordered that warrants
be drawn for same.
Petition Of d. Carrigan for duplicate
deed to lot No. 7, in block No. 1876, in
the town Of Custer Citv, S. d., read and
granted, and OH motion. the clerk was
instructed to issue such duplicate deed.
On motion, the specifications were
an en- led TO read that the dimension Of
material used on said walk be not less
than 6 inches nor more than inches in
width.
On motion, time for building side
walk on north side of Custer Avenue
from 4th street west, was extended for
30 days, and the clerk instructed to
notify the property ow ers not 10 build
any Of said walk until survey is estab
lished.
On motion. board adjourned until
Saturday, December 10th, 1892, at Z
o'clock p. III.
ID. ". McFADDEN, Pres.
Attest:
j. +. SMITH, Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Mercury reachest the lowest point OF
the season last Tuesday night. The
sky was clear, no wind blowing, and the
air was heavy with frost There are
many conflicting statements as to just
what the thermometers indicated, but
it is safe to say that it was several de.
grees below zero.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

In the court proceedings OF last week,
the case stated Hans Olsen vs.. South
Dakota Mining Co. should have read
Hans Olsen vs.. Gold Star Mining Co.
The South Dakota and Gold Star are
two distinct companies, and the former
has had no litigation with Mr.. Olsen.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The south bound Burlington passen-
ger train of Saturday evening last car.
ried precious burden in the shape of
several bars of gold bullion valued at
si64,OO0. Sl50,000 was the semi monthly
product of the Homestake. and the re-
mainder was from the Golden Reward
chlorination works.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The prisoners, Hill, Davis, and Sopher
were not taken to Sioux Falls last week
as reported. They were detained at
Hot Springs by order of the court until
Monday Of this week, as witnesses be-
fore the grand jury of Fall River county.
Monday evening, II. N Ross. Frank
Walsh and Chas. Harbach, started with
them for the state penitentiary and no
doubt they have been safely incarcerat-
ed there before this.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
FORECLOsuRE NOTICE.

Default has been made In the conditio ms OF a
mortgage cont tanning power Uf sale dated March
25rd, 1889, duly recorded In the office OF the
Register Of Deeds OF Custer County, Territory OF
Dakota, now State of South Dakota, April End,
1889, IN book Of mortgages, pages 295 and 296,
whereby John +. Baker, and 0risa NJ. Baker.
his wife, mortgagor, mortgaged 20 the North
the west half Of the southwest quarter Of section
one a., and the east half Of the southeast quarter
of section two CD, all In township four "a, SOUTH
range eight Isl, east Black Hills Meridian, IN
Custer County. Territory Of Dakota, now
State Of South Dakota, by which defant the
power Of sale has become operative and no
action or processing Mt Law las beef. sIs4i,.tsd
10 iccover the tebt remaining secured thereby,
or any part thereof, and there Is claimed 10 I've
due ON said mortgage at the date hereof, s9i.73.
Now notice is iieirby sissa s,.t ~ s.s.i.c cf
said power said mortgage will he foreciosed aud
said premises sold at public auction, by the
sheriff 0f said county or his deputy, on Monday.
january 30th, 1893, AT ten o'clock a. M, ut the
front door 0f the Court House In Custer City, y.
p. to pay said debt, Interest attorney fees and
disbursements allowed by law.
Dated December 10th, 1894
NOkTHWESTEkN MORTGAGE TRUST CO.,
:. By III. vINroN, Secretary,
w CooLiDGE, Atty. Mortgage.
First publication, December nth 1891
Last publication, January 2sth, 1908
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

In recent letter to the manufactur-
ers, Mr.. A. w. Baldridge. Millerville,
H., says: Chamherlain's Cough Rene
dy gives Inc best satisfaction; 9! aay
cough medicine | handle, and as seller,
leads all other preparations in this
market. recommend it because il is
the best medicine l ever handled for
coughs, colds and Group. For sale by
druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

A dance attended by about thirty
couple was given in the new school
house at Pringle on Friday evening of
last week. Several yonng ladies' and
gentlemen from Custer attended and
didn't get home until the belated pas
senger train arrived Saturday evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
Notice 10 Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given, that on Tues.
day, January 10th, 1898, between the
p. m, the regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National Bank
Of Custer City, So. OAK, will be held al
their bank building for the purpose OF
eleciing board Of directors for the en-
suing year.
w. +. HANLEY, Cashier.
Custer City, S. d., Dec. 10th, 1892.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
roRrcIosuRE NOTICE.

First Publication, November 20, 1892.
To Josiah McCracken and Margaret j. Nc
Cracken, Mortgagors, and WIN. A. Wilson &
Co., Big Spring Marble Co., and Abel w. 0dell,
Junior imcumbrancers.
Take Notice :-Default in payment existing on
mortgage dated the 3rd day Of June, 1857, and
recorded In Custer County, (5outh) Dakota, on
the sth day OF June, 1887, al ) O'Clock a. M, IN
book 2, page 55i, Of the public records OF said
county, executed by Josiah McGracken and
Margaret J.. McCracken (his wife) to w. w.
Mcdonald, Trustee, and assigned to j. Emory
Hcar, by IAN assignment" said assignment
being recorded In book 2, page 81, OF the public
records OF Custer County, (South) dakota, on the
Southeast Quarter Of section No. Eeight (D,
township No, six lG) SOUTH range No six l0),
east OF Black Hills Meridian, SJ07 60 being
due thereon at this date. Said mortgage
Will be forclosed 10 satisfy the amount due, with
costs and expenses OF sale, and $1,000 attorneys
fee, as provided IN said mortgage, by sale Of
said premises at public auction at the front door
Of the Conrt House In Custer City, County oi
Custer and State Of South Dakota, on the 9Th
day Of January, 1898, at2 o'clock p. m., by the
Sheriff Of said County, or his Deputy.
Dated November End, 1892.
ISAAC LINCOLN,
Agent for Assignee.
CRAWFORD & DELAND, Attorneys.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

A land slide ut Sleeps Canyon. about
thirty miles south Of here on the line OF
the b. & NJ. delayed the morning pas.
senger nine or ten hours. last Saturday
Several car loads Of dirt and rock fell
directly on the track during Friday
night, and a large force Of men were
kept busy all day clearing il away.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The revival meetings at the NJ. +.
church were discontinued Monday even.
ing. Other church matters are making
a great demand on Rev. Tracy's time,
and he determined to close the services
until after the holidays at least.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

I. V. Garlock, with an eye to his own
comfort, that Of his clerks and the
patrons of his store and opera house, is
putting a furnace in the basement Of
the store building, and in the future the
entire structure will he heated by that
means. 1t is great improvement.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

JAS. Clark and ii. \. Ross returned
Saturday evening from Sioux Fails, to
which place they escorted Ferguson and
Sheldon last week. Messrs. Clark and
Ross stopped in Sioux City for day or
two on their way back, and report
things lively in the city by the old
Muddy"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The basket social given by tie ladies'
of the Congregational church, at the
parsonage last Monday evening, was
quite success, both financially and
socially. The attendance was good, and
the refreshments excellent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

While Capt. Willard and II. +. Hick
man were returning from horseback
trip into the country last Thursday
evening. the animal which the latter
was riding slipped and fell, throwing
the rider to the ground. Mr.. Hickman
fel! on his head and shoulders, sustain
ing serious injuries.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The Northern Hills have four or five
candidates for the Office Of mine in
spector. The most prominently mem
toned are Titus G. Corkbill. the present
incumbent. John Brooks, Dave Morgan,
John GRAY and John Macarthur. There
seems tn be no complaint made against
Corkhill. and as he has made an ex-
cellent officer, it is quite probable that
he will be re-appointed by Gonernor
Sheldon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Rev. Il. f. CIongh, the well known
pastor Of the ". E.church at Dead wood.
and member OF the board Of directors Of
tho soldiers home. fell On slippery
sidewalk In Deadwood few days aince.
and sustained serious fracture Of his
len arm. hetxeen. the eIbow. and
shoulder. The Injury will disable him
for several weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

One week from next Monday the
newly elected county officers will as
sume the duties of their respective posi-
tions, except Ia the ease OF county audi.
Tor, who holds over until March LIST.
The changes are in the Offices Of sheriff,
county JUICE, auditor, commissioner and
coroner
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The Lake company are making pre-
parations to do large amount OF work
on their property after January lat.
The parks around the lake are to be
cleared Of underbrush. number ol
buildings will be erected. and the prop
erty generally improved. in anticipation
OF hosts Of visitors next summer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The Masonic banquet and installation
Of officers which was set for We'd
nesday evening Of this week was
postponed until Friday evening. owing
to the absence Of some Of the newly
elected oGicers of the order. A more
extended mention Of this most pleasant t
affair will be made next week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

|. Nj. Donaldson and Geo. Hitch got
tired OF waiting for the train at Point of
Rocks last Saturday morning, and ac-
cordingly came home on foot. They
arrived shortly after noon. not making
quite as good time as did the wheelmen
who covered the same distance some
time ago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

While in Omaha, previous to their re-
turn to Custer, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f..
Fletcher purchased quite an amount of
expensive furni Hre. /: arrived this
week and with il they have refurnishcd
their coy home on lower Custer Aven.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Roht b. Moss returned Saturday
evening from his eastern trip. He was
accompanied by e. p. Kicker, of Port
land, Maine, gentleman who is said to
be interested in some mining properties
in this region.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The statement Of the First National
Bank of Custer. published In last weeks
CRRoSIcLE, and that of the Custer Coun-
ty Bank. published In this issue, are
substantial evidences that both institu
tions are In excellent condition. A
good sound banking house is one of the
Fundamental necessities ola town, and
Custer has two ofwhich she may justly
feel proud.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

We We're mis-informed last week as
TO the last ballot taken by the jury in
the Horgan case. The last vote was
taken Sunday morning just before the
jury was dismissed, and stood eight for
acquittal, three for conviction, and one
blank. We cheerfuliy make the cor
rcc,ion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The uster schools closed last even
ing for. the holiday vacation. IL will
only be Of one weeks duration. and
teachers and pupils will resume their
duties week from next Monday morn.
ing
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Farmers come fifteen miles to my
store to get Chambsrlain's Cough Rene
dy. Many OF the them. like mys.lf are
never without it in their homes. II
cured my boy Of Q severe attack OF
Group and. ] believe. saved his life
x. Dalton. Lurav, Russell County. Kan
sas. This remedy is certain cure for
Group and. II used as soon - the first
symptoms appear, will prevent the at
tack. For sale By druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
The State School of Minas

At Rapid City is now open for the fall
term. Tuition free 10 all residents OF
the state A practical education is thus
placed within easy reach. Commercial
work, as heretofore, receives careful at
tention. For further information apply
to w. Z. HEADDEN, Ph. ID. Dean.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
A large number of the children

A large number of the children of the
city are now. or have been recently
afflicted with severe colds and kindred
troubles with the throat and lungs.
While some Of the cases have been
thought quite serious. the attending
physicians now hive them all well In
hand. and no alarm il felt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
sHERIFF's SALE.

CTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
- Custer, 50.
The First National Bank
Of Custer City, South Da-
kota. an Incorporation,
Plaintiff.
The Percheron and Ara
bian Importing Horse Cont
pany, an Incorporation,
Defendant,
Notice is hereby Ssn tha. By ytne Of
now in my hands, issued out Of the clerks Office
Of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, State Of
South Dakota, In and for the County OF Custer,
upon q Judgment rendered In said court IN favor
OF the above named Incorporation, plaintin, and
against the above named Incorporation, de
fendant, on the 22nd day OF November, A. d..
1892, which said Judgment Is directed ~ be en-
forced against the property attached Ia this
action, and as levied upon and seized by me on
the 10Th day Of August, 1892, under and by virtue
of a warrant Of attachment issued out OF said
court on the lsth day Of August. 1892. and 10 HE
delivered, upon the following described premises
aud property OF said defendant incorporation,
to-wit:
The southeast quarter q. T.. "a Of the sonth-
east quarter O.. Il. ~ OF section eighteen us).
The north hall On. ~ 0f the northeast quarter
IN. T. ~ aud southeast quarter ls; r. ~ oi the
northeast quarter IN. Il. - of section iiiBeteeR
(l9) and lots one (l), two 2), three % and four
90, OF section thirty-one (3i, all IN township four
ytl, south OF range seven lIh east y. IT, NJ, IN
two story dwelling house. one one-story dwelling
house, stables barns, eorrais, sheds, workshop,
hay scales, all wood and iron fence aud fencing,
and each aud everything sitdated on the said
defendants, The PercherOn and Arabian Im-
porting Horse Company's Horse ranch, COM
monty called Fleur de Lys Horse Ranch, on
North Fork OF Lame Johnny Greek, about -
miles southeasterly from Custer city, 5. d., all
In Custer County, :. ID.
Aud that shall on Monday, the 23rd day Of
January, A. d. 1873, at the hour Of 10 O'Clock a.
M, of said day. at the front door Of the Court
House in Custer city, In said County and state,
proceed To sell all the right, title and interest Of
the above named Incorporation Defendant, In
and to the above described premises and prop
erty 10 satisfy said Judgment and costs, amount
ing 10 Seven Hundred and Thriy-hye Dollars,
and Ninety-nine Cents, together with sl25 ac-
crued costs and all accrIiing costs of sale, and
interest on the same from the 2lnd day Of No
yember, 1892, at the rate Of per cent per AN
nun, at public auction to the highest bidder for
cash.
WILLIAM 3. WOOD,
SReriii of Custer tot,tfty. >. *.
w. @. PORTER, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated Custer City. ). d., December i2th, 1892.
First publication, December nth, 1892.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
-
SUM MONS.

SUMMONS.
STATE or SOUTH DAKOTA. COUNTY or
- Custer, 81. In Circuit Court, Seventh judi
cial Circuit.
iIeman ID. Hyde. Plaintiff,
VS..
Salome Hyde, Defendant
The State OF South Dakota sends Greeting: To
the above named Defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the above named plain
TIL, copy Of which is herewith served upon
You. and 10 serve copy Of your answer on the
subscriber AT his Office IN the Town of Custer
CITY, South Dakota, within thirty days after the
seridce Of this summons, exclusive Of the day Of
s.r'tes and y Won fail to answer this eomUlaint
within that time, the plaintiff win apply To the
Court for the relief demanded tn the complaint
Dated at Custer City. south Dakota, this l2th
day OF October, A, ID. 1882.
ALFRED r. FEAY
Plaintiffs Attorney
To Saiome Hyde, Defendant
You win please take notice that the complaint
In this action was filed with the clerk oi this
court at Custer City, =. d., on the 10th day Of
October, is92, and summons was thereupOn is
sued.
Dated this 18th day Of October, 1892.
ALFRED +. FEAY.
Attorney for Plaintiff
First publication, October ~, is12.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

Christmas interests of the little folks
of Custer will be well taken care Of by
the different churches tonight. AT the
NJ. +. church an old fashioned mill has
been constructed, and the old water
wheel will turn out sweetmeats aud re-
membranes for each member of the
Sunday school. The Congregational
people will observe the occasion with
heavy laden Christmas tree and must
cal and literary program will be carried
out. The Baptist congregation will give
their children treat at the parsonage.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

STATE or SOUTH DAKOTA, a.
County OF Custer, 'S'
!, r. w. Delicate, Assistant Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solen,ny swear that the
above statement Is true and correct
r. w. DELICATE, Asst. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn t0 before me this 18th
day Of December, A. d. 1s92.
w. +. HANLEY,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
ID. w. WEBSTER, n,,a.,o.s
JAMES NJ. WOODS. D"0e'oiS'
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

The severesi storm of the season swept
over the Hills on Friday and Saturday
of last week, but the citizens of Custer
and vicinity knew nothing Of il, with
the exception of the brief reports which
came over the snow burdened wires
Two or three feet of the beautiful fell at
Deadwood, Lead and all through the
Northern and Central Hills, while here
the ground was dry, the sun shone
brightly. and the carpenters. teamsters
and other outdoor laborers. pursued
their daily avocations undisturbed.
Who can say that our little city, nesting
in the bosom Of the protecting hills and
mountains, and bathed daily in the
glorious sunlight, is not wonderfully
blessed, and that il is not one Of the
most pleasant and desirable spots on
earth 10 live?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24

David Rogers, who was removed to
the hospital for the insane, mt Yankion,
this state, nearly two years ago, return
ed 10 his home near Custer City, last
Thursday morning completely cured of
the terrible maladv with which he was
from the hospital last Monday, aud the
management IF he institution believe
t.. y '.ri - he wonderful one
Mr < pre- pf he Oldest and most
respected cltizenS "f ,usi-r county, and
the members of his family, and his
many friends are overjoyed at his re-
coYery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-12-24
CRAWFORD & pELANp. Xttorneys'
SUMMONS.

bU M MONS.
CTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, CUSTER
- County. In Circuit Court, seventh judicial
Circuit.
John l.. Farwell, Plaintiff
vs..
Martha II. Burns, Widow
OF James ii. Burns, Dcceas-
ed; William NJ. Burns, Summons.
Mana VI. Burns, and Sena
Burns Minor Children of
James Ill. Burns, Deceased
Defendants
The State OF South Dakota sends Greeting: To
the above named Defendants.
You are hereby summoned and required Ia
answer the complaint 0f the plaintiff In the
above entitled action which will be filed In the
offlce Of the Clerk OF the Circuit Court 0f the
seventh Judicial Circuit, In and for the County
OF Custer and state Of South Dakota, and "a
serve u copy of your answer to the said com
piaint on the subscriber, at hs Office tn Rapid
City, In Pennington County, In said State. with
In thirty days after the service Of this summons
upon you, exclusive Of the day Of such service
aud II You fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid the plaintiff ia this
action VIII apply 20 the Court for the relief dr.
manded In the COMPLAINT.
Dated AT Rapid city, South Dakota, this 27th
day OF October, 1892.
$. j. PARSONS.
Plaintiffs Attorney