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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The Custer correspondent Of the Ra
pid City Republican, writes that journal
the following account of tho Smith
Wiadell affair, which attracted so much
attention here in Custer last week:
Custer. S. d., January l2.-It is cur
rently rumored here that neat attempt
at fraud upon an insurance company
was nipped In the bud by the inyestiga-
tions OF special agent Of one of the
companies, on Saturday last.
James j. Wendell, adjuster of the
Liverpool, London 4 Globe insurance
company, came here last week to adjust
losses sustained by his company in the
recent fire. He adjusted an alleged loss
OF 81 900 upon the stock cf Wallace
Smith, one Of the merchants burned
out. lfter the proofs were made out
Wendells suspicious were aroused and
he began an investigation which led to
the surrender Of the policies upon tho
payment Of the unsarned premium and
the release Of all claims upon the COM
pany.
Its claimed that all the goods were
recovered from the Smith sstore before
the flames reached il, and the agent
utSCOS0TCu tuIb, IOTC6u tu0
linquishment Of all claims under the
proof of loss. The interested parties
caused the arrest of Wendell Tuesday
evening upon charge Of larceny, and
he will have hearing before Justice
Lewis to-day.
The sDisode, which has leaked ont,
causes no little comment here and it is
generally regarded as q bold attempt to
defraud an insurance company.
The Republicans correspondent, who
ever he may bs, basely misrsprcsentsd
the facts. and does w. A. Smith, one of
the business men Of Custer, q rank in
justice. We believe we are safe In
stating that there In not Q single indi-
vidual In Custer who thinks for an
instant that Mr.. Smith attempted to de-
fraud the insurance company, or asked
for single dollar more than he had
reason to believe his loss was. Anyone
who attended the fire and assisted in
removing the stock In question must
KNOW that when the building was
abandoned there were several hundred
dollars worth Of goods still in Il. on the
shelves and scattered about the room.
Further than that every business man
who has examined the goods that were
carried ont, and those that were stored
in the fare proof knows that they can
not be sold for more than 50 or 60 psr
cent Of their original value. After the
fire Mr.. Smith estimated his loss at
$1,000. and It was generally considered
that the figure was . reasonable one.
The attsmptsd settlement for $1,000 was
. great surprise 10 everyone. and the
adjuster was denounced on every side.
Mr.. smith u gentleman and . knsiness
man Of Custer. whose reputation for
honorable dealing has never been
CHALLENGED, and the correspondent who
IL fesponsible for the above account ID
either ignorantof the facts IN the cass,
or was inspired by malice when he
wrote il. He certainly owes Il to thu
public and the newspaper which Ne
represents. to ackno- ledge his error.
The PrinHle Comedy Company win
play In Custer sometime next month,
the exact date 10 NOT known. Two o.
three Of the best comedians travelling
are with tho combination. and those
who have heard them before are antici.
pa,ins treat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

John L. Buckingham, Hermosa's
leading merchant, lost bis store and
large stock OF goods by fire Friday
night Of last week. The fire originated
in defective fiue. at least that Is the
general suppositisn, and when first dis
covered, IL was burning so fiercely. that
1t was impossible to save more than a
very small part Of the contents Of the
building. A number Of men were
nearly killed by falling wall, but for
tunately escaped with slight injuries.
The night Of the fire was a calm one,
and hard work on the part Of the citi-
zens prevented the destruction Of other
business houses. Mr.. Buckingham car
risd one Of the largest stocks Of general
merchandise in the Hills, and bis total
loss is estimated at s25, 900, with Sill 900
insurance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The fact that most of the business men
OF Custer, who were burned out few
weeks ago, were not owners of the lots
they occupied, is interfering in a grea,
degree with immediate rebuilding
Several Of the firms would gladly re.
build. IL they could only secure loca
tions at reasonable rates. II. +. lake
the boot and shoe dealer, has signified
his willingness to put mp a two-story
brick. but the exorbitant prices aske
for desirable property, are at present q
bar to all such enterprise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

A. j. Mills returned last Saturday
evening from Dsadwood and Lead City,
where he had spent the previous ten
days. Mr.. Mills informs ms that the
Northern Hills men who had been mos,
skeptical on the tin question. are now
convinced that we havo unlimited quan.
titles Of the black mineral down here
and arc most enthusiastic over the
future promised for the industry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

An editorial in the Sioux City Journal
Of recent issue, declares for high
license. as against prohibition. For
years the Journal has been the strong
est advocate Of prohibition, in the
Hawkeye state, and has done nuch to
hold the republican party of the state,
on that side of the question. The
Journals flop has caused general sur.
prise and wide comment, and there is
reason to believe that its desertion will
materially weaken the cause for which
it once fought 80 earnestly.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Work on the b. & M. extension to
Spear6sh il being pushed in q lively
manner, and trains win be running into
that city before next summer has pass
cd. The long talked of chlorination
plant will he erected. and Spcar6sh is
now on the top wave Of healthy and
much deserved boom.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Odo Reder has been suffering with a
very painful pair of optics during the
past week Last Saturday he was work
ing around the emery wheel, in the
planning mill. with his eyes unprotected,
and as result, number Of tiny par
ticles Of steel lodged in them. Mr..
Reder suffered a great deal of pain for a
few hours, but the causes Of the irrita-
tion were finally removed by DIR. Fisher,
and there will be no serious results as
was first reported.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Homer Kinsey, who for two years
held the position of book-keeper in the
First National Bank Of this city, has
accepted a similar situation with the
National Bank Of Sheridan, Wyoming.
There are few better book-keepsrs than
Mr.. Kinsey, and his many friends ir
Custer are pleased to know that he has
succeeded in finding location in every
way satisfactory to him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The first new building to be erected
ON the site OF those which were destroy
Cd by the Ere Of Christmas morning
will be put up by Kimbls. Carr & Co,
The arm hss already made preparations
10 build on the lot owned by Mrs. w,
Ward. Tho building ID to be 22x40, and
par: Of the lumber 10 now on the
ground.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Herr August Aamold, the celebrated
violinist will entertain the people Of
Custer, at Garlock's opera house Tuss-
day evening. February 7th. Mr.. Gar
lock secured the engagement Of this
famous musician only BY guaranteeing
him large sum for his evenings per-
formance. and the entertainment will
b. the only 6rst class one Of the kind
that has ever been given In Custsr.
Anderson. who for years vas Ole Bulls
nanagsr, Gays OF Herr Aamold that he
y one Of . very Ssw who can handle the
bow with genuine skill. He usss :
violin valued st 5000. and has enter-
tanned soms Of the largest and most
select audiences. that hare ever bssn
got together. The svsnins's program viii
b given variety BY one Of the finest
pianists and vocalisla on the road. No
seats win Be reserved sxcept % thay
are sold, and it viii b veil 10 purobaep
tickets - early - possible.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

There is nothing new from Tenderfoot
this week, unless 1t be thai the ore in
which the men are working is Just as
sjcss- 90 sS~r, -A~d- that -thsra Ia a good
prospect for an increase ofthe force.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Several of the rooms Of the new NJ
E. parsonage have been tinished within
the last few days, and are now occupied
by Rev. Tracy and his family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

w. c. Ward and John Bevington
shipped in another bunch Of blooded
horses from Iowa, few days ago. The
gentlemen now have in their possession
six head Of horses that are of grade
equal to any owned in the Hills, and
they feel that they have the nucleus Of
what will eventually become profitable
in1ustry-the breeding and selling OF
standard stock. DR.. Ward, brother OF
w. C., is expected out In the spring,
and will no doubt locate here perma-
nently,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Ex-President Rutherford B. Hayes
died at his home at Fremont, Ohio, last
Tuesday evening at the age of70 years
and three months. Grover Cleveland
is now the only ex-president living.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

A special meeting of the Tin City Re-
publican Club will be held in the Office
of Sheriff A. NJ. Willard, Saturday even
ing. Jan. 2Sth, for the purpose of elect
ing q delegate to the convention of re.
publican leagues Of South Dakota, which
10 called to meet at Pierre, Thursday
Feb. 18th, 1898.
d. w. McFADDES, Pres.
BY II. r. HrrcHcocK, W..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The familiar face Of NJ. J. King, one
Of the oldest and best known prospec-
tor Of the Hills, was seen on Custer
streets the first of this week. Mr.. King
is located a. the Keystone camp at
present,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The recent cold snap made the ice
additionally hard and smooth, and lots
Of good skating has been enjoyed on
the lake and numerous ponds in this
vicinity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The plasterers are at work on the
building recently erected by d. Carri-
gan. west OF the First National bank,
and it will be ready for occupancy in
few weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The numerous Custorites who have
hung on to tin properties for several
years. are commencing to feel that their
confidence was not misplaced, and be-
lieve that a tin claim is worth more
than anything else just now.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

j. Z. Blsin, Of the firm of Koppelkom
& Blaln, has moved his family into
town. and during the remainder Of the
winter, they will occupy the residence
lately vacated by II. J. Orr and family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Gov. Sheldon has settled the judge
ship muddle in this circuit. by reap
pointing as Judge, VIM. Gardner. Of
Rapid City, the present incumbent of
the bench. 1t will be remembered that
last fall the question arose ~ to whether
or not judge could be legally chosen
at the general election. then about 10
take place. Democrats and indepsnd-
cnts held in the Affirmative. and united
ON Levi McGse Of Rapid, ~ the noni-
nee. The leading republicans Of tie
circuit were equally positive that an
election Of Judge At that time would bs
contrary to the provisions Of the stat
utes, and accordingly made no nomina-
tion. The governor, after carefully
studying the laws governing the matter.
hes taken the latter position. and the
appointment gives general satisfaction
throughout the circuit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Fl. J. Orr and family have moved out
to the Towner ranch, couple of miles
northeast Of town, and will make tina.
their home during the winter.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

T. w. McHoes and T. G. Parker went
up to Deadwood. Saturday last, to attend
meeting Of one of the Black Hills
labor organizations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

WI. Van Osdell, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Van 0sdell Of Custer, arrived here from
Ewing, Neb., last week, and will make
his home with his parents in the fut-
ure,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

There was not quorum present at
the meeting Of the town council, last
Saturday evening. Consequently no
business was transacted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

There was another dance at Pringle
Friday evening, and four or five Of the
young men of Custer went down to par
ticipate in the fun.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Aug. Heidepriem, manager Of the
business Of Kimble, Carr & Co. at Hot
Springs, passed Sunday in Custer, with
old friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The brain of Bsnj. +. Buutler. recent
ly deceased. weighed four ounces more
than Daniel Webster's, and two more
than Gambstta's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Mrs. ]. c. Mckee returned to her
home in Custer, Monday, from Oelrichs,
where she had visited with relatives for
two wAeks
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Register of Deeds, l. NJ. Donaldson,
returned home Sunday from a trip
through the eastern part of the county.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Robert Hunter, Of Deadwood, an old
friend of Capt. A. NJ. Willard, was the
guest of that gentleman and family this
week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Miss Clara Gundlach returned TO Hill
City, Sunday morning, after few days
visit with her parents who reside east
Of Custer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Z. III. Flynn returned Saturday morn
ing from business trip to the Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

j. S. Peltz is putting up a new barn,
north Of his residence in the eastern
part of town
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

DIR. I. L. Taylor and wife returned
from Deadwood, last Saturday evening
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

From the undersigned, miles north
west Of Buffalo Gap. November End, one
dark iron gray horse, 8 years old last
spring, and iron gray mare same sSe
left feet white to footlock. Both brand
ed on left shoulder. with cockeye. SIS
reward will be paid for their return to
undersigned, or to J. 8. Fuson, Buffalo
Gap. J. w. FusoS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

Cash paid for hides at the B. & NJ.
Meat Market.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21
Noti,e.

Disordered liver set right with Beech-
ans pills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

All persons owing me on note or ac-
count must settle at once, a. need the
money.
w, A. Smith.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

A teachers examination will be held
at the school house a, Hermosa, Feb. 3rd
aud 4th, 1898.
< Z. Scorr. Co. Supt.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

spsctacles for young and old Mt Stones
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

The Pringle Comedy Company win
play In Custer sometime next month,
the exact date is NOT known. Two or
three Of the BEST comedians travelling
are with tho combination. and those
who have heard them before are antici-
pating q treat.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-21

By H. r. HITCHCOCK. V.P.
The morning call., 1893-05-29
THE GREAT DAY.
Metropolitan Handicap on
Wednesday.
MONOWAI WILL BE THERE.
Talk About the American Derby,
the Oakland Races and Other
Horsey Things.

The next great event to be decided on
the Eastern turf is the Metropolitan nandi-
cap. This great event az a mile and a
quarter will be decided at Morris Park.
New York. on Wednesday. the opening
day of the New York Jockey Clubs meet
ing.
The event Is causing considerable inter-
est out here, for that great colt Monowai
will be one of the starters. About seven
teen of the cracks of the country will face
the starter. and it promises TO be not only
grand but q sensational contest.
W. OBJ. Marlborough, who has been
dubbed colonel by EASTERN sporting writ
ers. and Henry Walsh. his trainer, have
great confidence in the colts prowess.
Macdonough bet $500 ON him in the
Future books to- win $4,000, and
since that time there have been no
quotations against him. The colt was in
fine fettle when he left San Jose. and he
is such hardy colt that the rough trip to
New York did not affect him a bit. Sew
eral days ago he worked mile over the
Gravesend track in rs. and his looks and
style elected praise from all the hOrsemen
who watched him.
Walsh has no superior as conditioner.
and it is safe to say that Mnnowai will &c
to the post on Wednesday fiji TO give battle
TO kings or queens " the turf. He is a
game colt, with pleEty Of speed, can go a
distance and with light impost like O.
! pounds should be fghting for the mon ey
at the finish of the Metropolitan handicap.
| The probable starters, the odds against
them in the last Future book betting. the
weights they will cfrry and the jockeys
who will ride them gre as follows:
The morning call., 1893-05-29
individual scores were as follows :

Company ID of the First Regiment held
its regular monthly shoot, with the follow
ing scores:
Re F. Kltpstein Al. Joseph Myers 40. Il.
B. Smith 81, A. j kleyn "a. Edward Hanra-
hau SO, w. A. Burdick 80, Edgar Grant l.
Chris w lker 30. William COyle 90 A. b.
Graf Jr. 81, j. Yaeger %.
The regular mon THY shoot of Battery E,
Second Artillery Regiment, resulted as
follows:
Utschig A, Seely 40, Dltes So. Buckingham
81. Dew + 81. Deeney 81, Crawford 81. Swed-
lund 80, Cunningham 80.
The medal shout of the Germania Schut-
zen Club gave the folio wing scores:
Champion, f. o. Young. 400; first class, j.
f. Klein, 4o4; second class. II. Huber. 395 !;
third class. L. Haake AS; fourth class, c.
Nobmann. 332; first hest. 81. hellberg, %
last best, f. o. Young 20.
The Nord-Deutscher Schuetzen medal
shoot gave w. It. CAIRNS the prize, he hav-
ing won it three times.
The score was:
Second-class medal, D. Van der Mehden /;
third-elaSs medal, W. F. CAIRNS; first best
shot, q. Pein; last best shot. 7. Hoist; most
points. ID. Van der Mehden.
The eagle shooting match of the Rod
Mems SchuriZPn Club was pronounced
success. Over $500 worth of prizes. con-
sisting mostly of medals and jewelry, was
offered The awards were presented to
the winners by two little girls. Fl. Greb
won the first prize and was crowned king
of the day with much cheering and enth usi-
asm. He was mounted on a throne and pre-
ceded by band of music was escorted to
the pavilion.
The other winners were in the order of
their names: Fl. Hoffman, c. Helm, P. FL.
wills, 3. Metzner, &. Feurhel. f. Written
heuser.
a fifty-shot match was held yesterday at
Shell Mound Park. between Lieutenant
w. Il. f. James of Company f, First
Regiment Infantry. and e. c. Hayes of
Company b OF the same regiment. The
match was closely contested and the
SC res made were excellent. Lieutenant
james was victor but by four points.
Following are the scores:
The morning call., 1893-05-29

Yorkyille Belle has not shown up very
we'll this year and likewise Lady Violet,
Maidstone and Leonawell and st. Florian.
La Tosca has run so well at Brooklyn that
her chances are greatly faneied, out the
impost of 124 pounds is likely to cause her
more trouble than Is expected. Marcus
Days The Pepper is said to be greatly
improved colt and with the advantage of
Garrison's riding may land the purse.
Calfornians want Monowai to win and
figure very little on the relative merits of
his opponents.
can Derby is on the wane. for a few of the
States most promising candidates have
gone wrong. Don Fulano, the most
promising colt in tie State, when well on
in his work, nearlyidied of blood poison
ing, owing to a horseshoer driving nail
through his hoof. de is fully recovered
now, but can in no way be got ready fol
the classic event. which takes place in
Chicago on June "a.
Piclun, who with Cadmus was to run in
the colors of +. II. Williams, died at Couu-
Gil Bluffs few DAYS ago OF inflammation
of the bowels. and Cadmus has been laid
up at Wlnnemucca with kidney trou bles.
The trip was bad Gne all around for w l.
liams, and Cadmus' sickness set him back
SO much that it is certainty that he will
not be starter.
Unless MonOwai runs bang Gp In the
Metropolitan handicap it is quite unlikely
that he will be sent to Chicago.
Senator ThOmpson's Martinez will GER
tainly start, but he is so far outclassed by
such colts. as G. w. Johnson, Rain DO "
The Reaper. Sir Francis and a few Others
that his chances.of winning are hardly as
radiant as those OF a person winning in a
lottery.
Charley Fairs F)oodgate will probably
be the only California representative in
the great event that is worthy to repre-
sent the State. He was good two-year-
old and is said to be better three-year-
old. 1t was thought for while that
Garrison would ride him, but as that
famous jockey has 30 pilot Marcus Days
Sir Francis, Fair WILL have to engage SONS
one else.
Although there are likely to be several
other starters, the horses whose owners
and the public know have chance to win
the $4,000 prize. ard who. in all probable
ity. will face the starter are shown in the
following list: