Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-07-07


Custer, for which such elaborate prepar-
atoms had been made, and which was
anticipated by our citizens with such
fattering hopes Of success in all its
varied details, was, Notwithstanding the
unfortunate fact Of the annoying inter
ference of the rain, which came down so
~copiously, was greatly enjoyed. The
morning was comparatively clear, and
exceptionally pleasant, and SO continued
up to IL o'clock, when the rain came on,
and the large assemblage, at that time
congregated at Pioneer Park, listening
to an able address then being delivered,
were compelled to seek shelter. I'm
fortunate as it was thatthis feature ofthe
entertainment should be marred by
being so suddenly and prematurely cut
of, it would have been far worse, had
the rain have come earlier in the day,
as prior to this time the grand process
sion had been formed and the march
completed the prayer of Rev. c. II.
Mckee had been offered the address of
welcome by Mayor Webster, followed
by the able and eloquent addresses Of
Hon. William Gardner, the orator ofthe
day, Rev. A. j Cheeseman and w. q.
Porter had been delivered. and the adj
dress of II. d. Reynolds had been fairly
commenced when the audience were
forced TO withdraw. 1t is a matter for
regret that a lack of space precludes a
synopsis Of these able addresses, all Of
which are worthy OF the most favorable
mention. The rain continued without
i~nterinission until after / o'clock, inter
fering to some extent with the program
as arranged for the occasion, and caus-
ing the abandonment Of the races on
account Of the ~uufavorable condition OF
the track. The slow mule race was a
funny feature which camo off as billed,
and Flynn's mule, rode by Will Fisher,
was declared the winner.
There were five entries for the foot
race, which was closely contested, &. Is.
Moore, of Hot Springs, being the winner
of first, and Allen of this place of the
second prize.
Frank Walsh, of this place, took first
money in the Archery tournament, and
Frank Reder, also a resident of Custer,
took second money.
The Calathumpians from the Midway
Plaisance appeared upon the scene about
4 o'clock having been DELAYED an hour
or two on account ofthe rain. This rare
combination Of far fetched characters,
embracing in its make up every known
ridiculous type Of humanity was ON
coded by all to have surpassed in its
~ludicrously attractive features, any
thing hitherto attempted inthis direction
in the northwest, an adequate descrip-
ton which would require many columns
OF space in excess Of what we have at
our disposal. Capt. Stone is awarded
the highest credit for the successful
presentation Of this browning attraction
of the day, and the valuable advance
agent, who led the van. and so graphic
ally and ~eloquently described the imma.
culate Queen Lii, and other attractions,
was thoroughly onto his job, and contri-
buted his full share of amusement for
the vast crowd of interested observers
The ball game between the Custer and
Hill City picked up mines, was discon-
tinued before the close of the second
inning, on account Of the rain, when the
game stood, Custer Z. Hill City ., the
former having had two innings and tho
latter one.
The grand ball at the new factory
building, which was arranged for the
closing feature of the occasion. was in
all respects a pleasing and successful
affair. Never upon any occasion in
Clusters history has there been seen Sc
large a number engaged in this pleasing
pastime. There was ample room for all
to dance who SO desired, which has not
heretofore at all times been possible on
account Of a lack Of room. The dance
was highly enjoyed by all participants,
nor could it well be otherwise with such
excellent music as was dispensed by the
Hill City orchestra which it is conced-
ed, is one of the FINEST in the Black
Hills.
The celebration would doubtless have
been more enjoyable had there been no
rain to mar It, but as it was, it will be
held In the memory of all participants
as a very enjoyable occasion, with many
pleasing and agreeable features.