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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07
Cu.t.r.. Golden Opportunity.

Ouot6rh 0Oluou Oppofshhity'
The city council will meet this even
ing, and will probably take some action
IN regard to the electric light PROPOSE
ton made two weeks ago by H. q. Fire
stone. As was stated last week Mr..
Firestone expects TO make another
proposition to establish and operate
system of waterworks In the city. on
very reasonable terms, and both mat
ters will be considered tonight. Dur
ing the past week both proposals have
been pretty generally discussed and
there is strong sentiment favoring the
acceptation of both Of them. This Is
certainly Clusters golden opportunity,
and it Is hardly reasonable TO believe
that it will go by unimproved. The
propositions are unusually fair because
OF the fact that the planning mill to be-
erected by Firestone h Ulton will fur.
nish the necessary power at q nominal
cost. II will probably be a long time
before another opportunity of the kind
presents itself, and the question Is, can
we afford to neglect it. Custer citizens
pride themselves on their firm faith
that great and prosperous future fs in
store for their city, and the crying need
of past years has been capital with
which to develop the resources OF the
country tributary to us. IL Clusters cit
izens will only give substantial eviden-
ces of that faith by going ahead them
selves and making improvements such
as these now in question, they will in
spire like confidence in outsiders who
have capital to invest, and money for all
promising purposes would soon be
forthcoming. That nothing succeeds
like success" is saying M true as it is
old. If each and every one Of US would
simply stop waiting" il we would turn
our attention to building up and im-
proving the oldest and most favored
town in the Black Hills, then the inter
est Of the outside world would not only
be attracted, but it would actually be
compe led to turn this way, and the
results thus brought about would be
just what we have waited for so long
rnd patiently. Let us adopt these tao
ties in this instance. Surely the expert
ment is worth trying. A system Of
waterworks for Custer City is not q de-
sirable Improvement alone, It is AN ac-
tual necessity. Electric lights, while
not SO badly needed, would be a great
convenience and profitable iavest-
ment. The city council has q grave
duty to perform in passing upon the
propositions of II. c. Firestone ct al.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The newly elected county officials.
with the exception Of auditor, entered
upon the performances of thoir duties on
Tuesday Of this week. Capt. Willard's
smiling countensnce greets one on en-.
tering the sheriff's Office. and many Of
the captains old friends have dropped
IN this week to repeat their congratula-
tions. Chas. Il. Smith presides in the
county courts Office with becoming dig
nifty, and Is already master Of the
numerous duties OF the position. The
other officials, Donaldson, Porter, SIN tn
and Tunley, are their own successors,
and consequently old hands at the
wheel. January 2nd was to them just
like any other day. The two officials
who retired last Tuesday, Judge Feay,
and Ex Sheriff Wood, step down and
out with the knowledge that during the
several years they have served the peo-
.pls of Custer county. they have been
true both to the sitter and the spirit OF
their cbiir,tions. TREY hsv.s indeed
served the county well, and retire with
records 40 clean as any mans could
possibly be.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07
King of the Tin District.

For months it has been known that
the ore being taken from the Tender
foot mine, six miles north of this city,
was richer than any other found in the
tin district of the Southern Hills, or in
the world for that matter. But strike
recently made in drift from the main
tnnnel Of the mine, is surpassing the
fondest hopes Of the owners Of the prop
erty, or the most enthusiastic believers
in Black Hills tin. Vague rumors of
the finding Of a marvelously rich body
of tin ore have been in circulation for
ten days or two weeks, but the facts
have not been generally known on the
outside until this week, and they SUBJ
stantiate even the widest ruMors. The
crystals of the black metal are so large
and SO frequent that when mined from
the walls Of the drift there is hardly
sufficient rock with them to hold them
together. The lead which is now being
followed with such wonderful success is
sixteen feet in width, and clear across.
the ore is equally as rich as that de-
scribed above. The Tenderfoot is prov.
ing beyond the shadow Of a doubt that
the richest and mest valuable properties
owned by the Harney Peak Tin Mining
and Milling Company are located here
in Custer county, and are found In that
belt which includes the Tenderfoot, Tin
Reef, Flora, and others Of less import
ance. This fact is one Of unusual signi-
ficance. and will in all probability ma
terially affect the future plans and oper
ations of the company. 1t naturally
follows that the richest mines will be
the most extensively developed, ond
that mills for the treatment Of their
product will be erected in this vicinity
at time not far distant. The people
of Custer will await further develop
ments with intense interest. Great in
deed is Tenderfoot. 1t will be to the
tin district what the Homestake is to
the gold belt Of the Northern Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

At the home of his parents. one mile
east of Custer, on sunday, January Let,
1893, Hughie. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mallon, aged four years and
eight months.
The little fellow was stricken with
measles few weeks ago. and the DIS
ease caused an absccss Of the brain,
which resulted In his death. The blow
fell with tsrrible force upon Mr.. and
Mrs. Mallon. Their GRIEF II Of that
poignant character which 10 experience
Cd when the only child 10 taken away,
and the patter Of little feet about the
homo is suddenly and forever ended.
The funeral services were conducted d
At the family residence Monday morn.
ing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Custer was substantially recognized
in the organization Of the state legisla-
ture. Dispatches from Pierre state that
our townsman, jos. +. Pitcher has been
appointed assistant secretary of the SEN
ate, and p. ii. Johnston, also OF thi.
place, assistant sergeant at arms Of the
house. Custer seems TO he decidsjly
"in IL" at this session
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Ed. L. Grantham relieved the mono
tony Of temporary bachelorhood, last
Wednesday by extending Invitations to
about twenty.f of his gentlemen
friends TO spend the evening with him.
The elegant home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
was thrown wide open 10 the guests,
and for several hours they were enter
tanned right royalty. Cards and music
were the principal features OF entertain.
ment, and just before midnight a palat
able luncheon was tastily served. Each
one who was present declares he had
one of the jolliest times of his life, and
emphatically expresses the hope that
some time in the future Mr.. Grautham
may again be lsgt all to himself.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

environments, the genial ways Of Mine
Host Kleemann, or the decided manner
in which our clergy men and officials tie
the knot. is question open for debate.
The CHRONICLE wont attempt to discuss
II, but hastens to assure the beautiful
brides and handsome grooms that their
example is worthy Of emulation, and We
wish them all. the full frnition Of their
fond hopes of future happiness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Our readers will observe that several
columns of the CHRONICLE usually filled
with reading matter, are this week occu
pied by legal advertisements. We feel
duly grateful that such is the case, but
realize that the consequent absence OF
more interesting matter calls for this
exclamation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

d. w. McFadden was handsomely re-
membered by q number of his young
gentlemen friends. during the holidays.
He was presented with one Of the finest
aud most comfortable easy chairs that
money could buy, accompanied by the
BOYS best wishes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

They say man was suns,ruck on the
streets of Custer, one day this week II
the report is truthful one, the Athlete
man was driving across the country
from New Castle to Rapid City, and
stopping at Custer to mako some pur-
chases, was overcome by the heat. Sim
Pile remedies were applied, and few
hours later he was able to resume his
journey. Pretty big story is it? Well
yes. But that's the kind of weather
the new year has furnished us so far
No snow, no ice, but fine large DAYS
with sunny smiling skies and balmy
breezes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The action for divorce brought by
Della Kirk against ]. A. Kirk was tri ed
before Referee Grantham, Thursday and
Friday Of this week. The referee will
recommend that the bill be granted,
that the defendant be compelled to pay
all costs and monthly slimony Of ten
dollars.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

New Years Day In Custer was one OF
the fairsst, balmiest ones enjoyed in
any cline. Mercury disported in the
neighboriood Of Summer heat" and
the golden opportunity for long pleas
ant drive was improved by many Of our
people.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The woods fairly swarmsd with re-
locators las. saturday night and Sunday
morning. and the equivalent Of several
thousand dollars worth of work was
done with lead pencils and hammers.
The boys didn't seem to worry at all
about the legality Of locations made on
Sunday, Jan. lst, 1898.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Peter Peterson, the newly elected
county commissioner from the LIST dis
trict. has been in Custer this week at
tending the meeting of the board. Mr..
Peterson is one OF the prosperous stock
men and ranchers Of the eastern part of
the county, and will prove faithful
guardian Of the interests Of his constitu-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Tho Harney Peak Co. has recently
made application for patents to the fol-
lowing claims located in Custer county:
The Laughing Water placer. the May
nard placer, the Ruby Group No. 8. and
the Tin Reef Group No, 2 lodes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07
odd Fellows orranise.


A leading member of the order l. ..
o. F. promised us for publication this
week an exhaustive write-up Of the re-
cent organization Of the lodge here, the
installation of officers and the grand
banquet Of Friday evening, December
29th. Just few hours before going to
press we were informed that pres Of
business had prevented the preparation
of the article, and consequently oyl lori
count Of the affair Is somewhat LINK -
For several months number ofrSTS'
members Of the order have been RAN
ming for the institution Of lodge at
Custer City, and their labors ware re-
warded week ago last night, when the
work Reorganization was completed, and
another branch of one of the oldest and
best of secret orders was brought into
existence with the names Of forty MEM
bers on the charter roll
Extensive preparations for the event
had been made, and delegations from
Deadwood, Lead City. Hot Springs and
Hill City, arrived during the day to as
sist in the work, and participate in the
festivities that followed. Special Depu-
ty Grand Master A. G. Smith headed
the delegation from Lead, and by him
the following officials were duly and
sole mnly installed:
f. w. Blair, n. q.
B. NJ. Tunley, " G.
G. W. Reid, Sec.
d. w. Tracy, Treas.
G. NJ. Slater, r. S. n. q.
Chas. y. Manahan, L. s. n. G..
l. NJ. Donaldson, X. s. s.
Frank Walsh, L. s. y.
ID. r. Shope, X. s V. G..
II. Richardson, l.. S. V. G..
VIM. Courtney, o. q.
A. J. Broadhead, l. q.
w. u. Porter, Warden.
b. X. Wood, Conductor.
Immediately after the installation
ceremonies, the work Of iniating the
twenty-four new members was inaugur-
ated by teams selected from the visiting
delegations. 1t continued without in
terruption until midnight, when an ad-
journment to the banquet hall was tax
en-. In the Kleemann parlors the gen.
tlemen were joined by about twenty
five of the ladies of Custer, who had
been invited to grace the occasion with
their Dprssence. Plates were set for
seventy-fve in the spacious and hill
liantly lighted dining room, aLands streFrs
a. IN. company as happy and congeEia:
as any that ever gathered around the
festal board, took possession. Perhaps
Host Kl emann surpassed himself, or
possibly he is in the habit of preparing
just such menus, but he that as it may,
the spread was worthy Of metropoli-
tan hostelry, and was most creditable
feature ofa notable affair. The ban
quet hour. with its many pleasant Incl
dents passed quickly, and after the la
dies had retired to their homes, the
gentlemen returned to the lodge room
to continue the administration OF their
mystic rites. 1t was 6 q. IN. whom their
labors were ended.
The Custer lodge Of the order o. o
F. was created under the most auspi-
cious circumstances. 1t takes its place
among the secret societies of the city, Q
firmly founded and healthy organiza-
ton. Tie day Of its birth will be re-
membered as one Of the important
events in Clusters history. The mem
bers of the order will refer to it with
pride. aud the guests Of the evening will
recall it with pleasure.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Ed. L. Gran.ham, court stcnographer
for this circuit, returned from Hot
Springs Monday morning. During the
recent session OF court down there
Judge Gardner made Mr.. Grantham's
appointment permanent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

While exercising one Of his horses
Thursday morning. W. T. Ellison was
thrown from the vehicle in which he
was riding. and quite seriously injured.
One rib was fractured and he was
pretty generally bruised.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

We wish to express our deep graft
tude tn our friends of Custer and vicini-
ty, whose material assistance and help
full sympathy did 80 much for us during
the illness OF our beloved child.
Mr.. AND Mrs. JOHN MALLoN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

0sSsyoo OF oeoiens !
From the undersigned. miles north
west Of Buffalo Gap. November End, one
dark iron gray horse, s years old last
spring. and iron gray mare same age
len feet white to footlock Both brand
ed on left shoulder with cockeye. SIS
reward will be paid for their return 70
undersigned, or to J. s. Fuson. Buffalo
Gap. j. w. FUsoN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

ID. ". McFadden went up to Hill City
on the Monday morning B. & NJ. pas
senger.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

NJ. +. Church-Services at the usual
hours. Subject Of morning discourse,
Eternal Life" Subject Of evening dis
course, The Bible in the Nineteenth
Century"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

A letter received yesterday by Chas
Pitcher from his brother Joe. who Is
now at Pierre. states that the members
Of the board Of railroad commissioners,
will not b appointed for week or ten
days. Mr.. Pitcher and John Brennan
are making hard fight for the Black
Hills appointment. with chances slisht-
ly IN the formers favor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

A number OF young ladies and gentle
men Of Custer gathered at the home Of
Miss Grace Johncsc lss. Saturday even
ing to watch the old year out and well
come the new one.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Suits for damages against the d. C.
railroad are becoming quite q common
thing. Two victims of the wreck
May 3lst, 1892. have recently instituted
proceedings 10 recover damages aggre.
eating $4,000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07
Cupid Has sn Inning and Makes Several
Home Runs.

AAoAhO Asahss
The matrimonial market has b cen en-
joying great boom during the holiday
season, md Custer seems 10 be the Mec-
ca of those desiring to escape from sim
gle blsssedness. Last week CLERK
Smith issued license TO wed to David
Lintz and Miss Rule Weaver, both Of
Hill City. The marriage occurred at
the M. +. parsonage In this city, Rev.
d. w. Tracy, officiating. On Tuesday
license was issued to Jas. Jackson and
Miss Hettis May Segrist both of Hill
City. The young people were married
that sve.ias ;s :as pa..c.s cfthc H!-e-
mann House. by Judge Lewis. our ac-
commodating county treasurer and ex-
sheriff acting 40 witnesses. The young
people Of Pennington county all seem
to have been seized with the fever at
about the same time, for Wednesday
evening another wedding party arrived
from Hill City. The members of il
were Geo. Bertschy and Miss Ida NJ.
Isbsll, the prospective groom and bride;
Mr.. and Mrs. AFFORD. aud Perry H.
Bertschy. Rev. z. II. Mckee oiHciated
ia making the twain one, and the entire
party returned IN Hill City Thursday
morning. Another call for permit to
wed was made at the clerks Office ON
Tuesday Of this week, and license was
issued to Jas F. Avant and Miss Kate
Hanlon, Of Hermosa. The wedding
was to have occurred to-day. It IL re-
ported that John Wolfe and Mrs. w. H
Prinsls, Of Pringle, were married at Hot
Springs, "Wednesday Of this.week. W.
have not been able to ascertain whether
or not It IL true. There certainly must
be something about Custsr which IL very
attractive in the eyes Of those who are
about to embark upon the sea of matri.
rnony. Whether It is the subtle propsr
ties Of our gentle climate and enhancing
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

r p. Mullen, one Of Custe-'s rustlinc
lumbernien. returned Mondav from
eastern Nebraska, where he spent 'he
HOLIDAYS with old friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The Adams Express Company took
charge Of the express business Of the B.
& NJ. system on Monday Of this week.
III. n. Boss acts ss agent at Custer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The term of court at the Springs has
been adjourned until February 10th.
Judge Gardner returned to Rapid City
and viii convene court there next Tues
dav.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Donaldson and
children passed New Years in Hill
City.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

II. d. Reynolds has moved his law
library and Office fixtures into one Of
the rooms in the rear Of the Custer
County Bank, and will be quartsred
there indefinitely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Misses Pearl and Dollis Maple de.
parted by Tuesday evenings train for
Omaha. to resume their studies. Mrs.
d. Carrigsn accompanied them on the
trip.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Everybody should take advantage Of
the special sale at NJ. j. Bailey & Co.'S
beginning Monday. January 9th, and
closing Saturday, January l4th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Garlock's big plate glass windows 30
badly cracked by the fire, have been In
imminent danger Of falling out during
the past week. and danger signals were
hung out for the benefit of the passers
by.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Flick. Of Mime
kahta. were visiting Custer friends the
first Of this week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

All persons owing me on note or &C.
count must settle at once, as need the
money. u.
w. A. Smith.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The changes In the Office quarters OF
the county officials, referred to some
tune ago, were made this week, and
they add materially to the comfort and
couvsniencs of those affected.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The Ladies Aid Society of the Congre-
gaiional church will meet with Mrs. n.
J. Orr, Wednesday, January llth, at
2:30 ID. m.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

w. A. White, who recently returned
to the Hills from Colorado, is at the
Springs, undergoing treatment for Sc
we're case of rheumatism.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Mrs. Robt. B. Moss and daughter
Josie departed for New York Thursday
evening, on q visit to relatives.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Miss Maggie Chilson returned Mon.
day evening from Lead City. where she
passed the holidays with friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. +. o. Burton, Of Pringle
visited with Custer friends this week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Another effort is being made by the
young men of Custer, TO organize an ath-
letic club and fit up gymnasium.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Col. g. A Haserodt was elected
chairman of the board of county CON-
missioners, this week, for the year
1898.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07
Gard NJ ThankS.

A. ]. Mills went up TO Dsadwood, on
business bent, Wednesday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Ed. Martin came down from Hill City
Monday evening to play for the X. p.
ball. He returned home the following
day
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Several insurance adjusters have bssn
busy in Custer this week. and We are
informed by the business men who were
burned ont, that their losses are p.oying
fully as heavy as first reported.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

Thos. Hoy, Of Hermoss, was in Custer
this week. called here by the dangerous
illness of his sister, Mrs. John Mallon.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1893-01-07

The families offs N. Fitch and NJ. A.
Willis have moved into the two cozy
cottages recently erected on lower Gus
ter avenue, and expect TO o,cupy them
during the winter and spring.
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