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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
or the Board Of County Commission.
ers Of Custer County, s. ID.
CUSTER Cry. s. D.. April Q 1904

CUSTER Cry, s. D., April 2, 1894.
Board met in regular quarterly session.
Present: w. u. Cubberly, chairman,
+. M. Ayers, Dennis Carrigan, newly
elected commissioner for the End district.
and county auditor.
Laid before the board petition Of resi-
dents of school district No. 4, for refund
OF certain taxes on lot 80, block Is, town
OF Buffalo Gap, and was on motion laid
over for further consideration.
Application Of James McMinneman
for refund of $l.80 school tax district
No. 8, on account of erroneous assess
ment is, on motion granted.
Petition Of j. NJ. Gordon ct. al. for the
establishment of county road, com.
mencing at point on the Hot Springs
road, near the quarter line between
southeast and southwest quarter, section
IS, township 8, south, range 5, east b. II.
NJ, thence running In a northwesterly
direction on divide to what is known as
the Red Hill, and thence to point on
the Custer and Hot Springs road, one
mile above Firestone's saw mill site, and
following the old cut of road from Hot
Springs to Custer, considered, and the
following viewers are hereby appointed
to view said proposed route and report
at the meeting Of the board:
D. Carrigan, G. G. Crary and Benjamin
Tunley.
Report Of w. g. Cubberly. VIM. Nevin
and Geo. Thompson. committee on view
ing proposed road through Hells' canon,
examined and returned for correction
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14
The M,d-Winter Exnosition.

The low rates to California now offer
de by the Burlington Route, constitute
an uneqnalled opportunity of visiting
that Land of Sunshine, Fruit and Flow
ers.
On account Of the Mid-Winter Expo
sition-California Worlds Fair--agents
are now selling round trip tickets to San
Francisco, Los Engeles, San Bernardino,
San Dieago ETC., at greatly reduced rates
Tickets are good TO return until April
30th, 1894, and are very liberal rs re-
CARDS stop.oyers and transit limits,
Wide choice of routes going and return
ing.
This is the year of years to visit Cali
fornia, and the Burlington is the route
OF routes to get there.
Ask your nearest ticket agent for full
information, or write 10 j. Francis, Gen
eral Passenger & Ticket Agent, Omaha,
Neb,
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IsEALl
SUM MONS.

" m HUNS.
CTATE or SOUTH DAKOTA, COlyyTY OF
- Custer. In Circuit Court, Seventh Judicia
John L. Farwel, Plaintiff
John pujardin, Ssi Amanda
A. Dujardin, David Robin
son, Joseph Is. McCloud.
Patrick r. Mccarthy, and
Custer County, Public
Corporation, Defendants.
The State Of South Dakota sends Greeting
To the above named Defendants.
You are hereby summoned and required u
answer the complaint OF the above named
plaintin, copy OF which Is herewith served
upon you and To serve q copy of your answeI
upon The subscriber at his Office IN Rapid CITY,
South Dakota, within thirty days after the ser
vice OF TINS summons, exclusive Of the day Of
within that time, the plaIntifi win apply TO the
Court for the relief demanded.
Dated at Rapid CITY, South Dakota, this 10th
4. j. PARSONS,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the above named defendants, John Duiar-
din and Amanda A. Dujardin, and David ko-
binson.
Please take notice that the above and FORE
publication pursuant 10 an order OF the Hon. A.
7. Plowman, Judge Of the Circuit Court. Eighth
Judicial Circuit, South Dakota, made IN the alb
sence OF the Hon. William Gardner. Judge OF
the Circuit Court. Seventh Judicial Circuit,
South Dakota, and dated on the i0th day Of
February, 1894; and y0n will further take notice
that the complaint Ia this action was duly nled
With the Clerk OF the Circuit court 6eyenfh Ju-
shs d,sla s, Circuit r. Custer City South Dsota. on
First publication. Feb. d. 1s9i' 'N''~'Ss' 'N''~' wy
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sHERIFF's SALE.

BY virtue of an execution, on Transcript, issued
out Of and under the seal Of the Circuit Court I'm
and for the County OF Custer and State Of South
Dakota, upon judgment rendered and docket
ed I'm Justice Court, before Joshua M. Lewis,
Justice Of the Peace, on the nth day Of Febrii-
AIRY, A. ID. 1894, in an action wherein William S
Wood Is plaintiff and John i. burst Is defend
ant In favor OF the said plaintiff and against the
said defendant, for the sum of One Hundred
Fifteen and 40 100 Dollars; said judgment being
duly aud regularly transcribed ~ the Circuit
Court on the l7h day OF February, A. ID. 1894.
which execution was directed and delivered 10
me as sheriff In and for said County OF Custer,
have this 18th day OF February, A. ID. 1894,
levied upon all the right, title and Interest Of the
said defendant, John I. Durst Ia and to the
to-wit The Mayfower, Atlas. josh Billings,
mining claims being situate In Custer County, 3.
d., about four miles west Of Custer City, near
the place known as Camp Washington, Ms the
location OF said mining claims appear OF record
In the ONCE Of the Register Of Deeds In and for
Custer County, B. ID.
Notice Is hereby given, that l, the undersigned,
N sheriff as aforesaid, will sell The above de-
scribed unoccupied real property to the highest
bidder, for cash, at public auction, ut the front
door of this Court House In the town Of Custer
City, In the County OF Custer and State Of South
Dakota, on "Wednesday, the llth day Of April
A. ID. 1904, at o'clock p. IN, Of that day, 10
satisfy the said execution, tOgetiltv with the
interest and costs thereon.
Dated this 10th day Of March, a. d. ieeA
Sheriff Of Custer County, 4. ID.
First pvblcation. March 10, iep4
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14

\ grand military ball will be given
under the auspices of the Custer City
Guards, On Monday evening, April 10Th
at the court house which promises 10
be, by far the grandest, and most at
tractive entertainment of its kind ever
presented in Custer.
The floor managers selected for the
occasion are Sergeants /. Walsh, +.
Reder and G b. Hitch.
The executive committee announce
the following
PROGRAMME:
4 O'clock p. m.-Grand street parade
Of the Custer Guards in uniform aud
under arms, led by the Custer Cornet
band.
8 o'clock p. m Assembly call sound
ed in the hail. when the guards will lead
the grand march in columns of iours.
II o'clock-Supper call. A detail from
the guard will preside at the feast, and
give proper attention to the table wants
of the guests.
O'Clock a IN -Retreat sounded, when
all, who are SO disposed, may be passed
over the lines.
Tickets, including supper, only sl.00,
and everybody cordially invited.
The COMMITTEE.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14
A New Wav of Ct1rinu n Gold

A Des Moines woman who has been
troubled with frequent colds, concluded
to try an old remedy in new way and
accordingly took tablespoonful -four
times the usual dose) of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy just before going to bed,
The next morning she found that her
cold had almost entirely disappeared.
During the day she took few doses of
the remedy zone teaspoonfnl at time J
and at night again took tablespoonful
before going to bed, and on the follow
ing morning awoke free from all sym,,-
toms of the cold. Since then she has,
on several occasions, used this remedy
in like manner. with the same good re-
suits, and is much elated over her dis
covery of so quick way Of curing q
cold. For sale by all druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14
FORECLOSURE NOTICE.

First publication, March 10, 1884.
To James n. McRae and Grace McRae Mort
gagors, and Charles j. Patton, Junior ncum-
braDcer
Take Notice: Default in payment existing OH
mortgage dated the 10Th day Of November,
1886, and recorded I'm Custer County, (South)
Dakota, on the 30th day Of November, 1885, at ~
O'Clock NJ, IN Book "2' Of Mortgages, page 1913,
OF the public records OF said county, executed by
James X. McRae and Grace M3Rae (his wife) to
w. w. Mcdonald, Trustee and assigned 10
Horace w. Pitkln, said assignment being re-
corded In Book "2" OF Mortgages, page 437, OF
the public records OF Custer County, (South)
Dakota. OH the South East Quarter OF Section
Thirty t3or Township Two 90 south, Range
Eight ts), East of the q. II, NJ, $751; being due
thereon, at this date, for principal and interest.
Said mortgage will be fOreclosed TO satisfy the
amount due, with costs and expenses of sale,
and $4,000 attorneys fee, as provided IN said
mortgage, by sale OF said premises at public
auction, at the front door OF the Court House In
the city of Custer City, County Of Custer and
state OF South Dakota, on the 2lst day OF April,
1894, at 2 o'clock D. m, by the Sheriff OF said
County, or his Deputy.
Dated March 9th, 1894.
ISAAC LINCOLN,
Agent for The Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit
Il Insurance Company, James Spear and Au.
gustus Thomas, Executors OF the Estate OF
Horace w. Pitkln, Assignee, deceased.
Il. SPITLER, Attorney.
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Personal Mention.

J. W. Butler, of Hot Springs, was a
Tuesday arrival in the city.
William Brasch was at the Kleemann
on Monday from Terry's Peak.
NJ r. Schoonmaker was visiting Gus
ter on Tuesday, from Buffalo Gap.
L. w. Bower was registered in the
city on Tuesday from Grand Island.
j. nj. Daniels had business at the
county seat on Monday, from Fairburn.
w. F. Hayward was gentleman from
Chadron taking in the town on Tues
day,
A. T. Feay was at Rapid City several
days during the week on legal busi-
ness.
II. T. Haines was booked at the kIee-
mann on Wednesday, from Kansas
City.
S.N. Moses and w. L. Judkins, of Hot
Springs, had rooms at the Kleemann on
Saturday.
Mrs. II. A. Albien returned from q
weeks visit with friends in Deadwood
on Saturday.
Thos. Cannon, B. & NJ. roadmaster
Was among the Saturday arrivals in ths
city from Edgemont.
T. +. Turner, the well known Omats
traveller, was tai <ing trade with Custer
merchants on Tuesday.
II. b. Uams, a well known stockmar
of Cheynne, Wyoming, was visitor in
the city on Saturday.
L. H. Smith was in the city on Sun
day from Elk Mountain, en- route to
Rapid City, to attend a meeting of the
stoCkmen.
II. Farnsworth and wife, and J. F.
Shepard of Hill City, were noted among
the guests registered at the Kleemann
on Saturday.
T. +. Harvey, an old Custer pioneer,
now prominent attorney Of Sturgis,
came in Tuesday, with his little son
Vivian, on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. K. Bond, Of this
vicinity were at Rapid City on Monday,
in attendance at the funeral Of their
niece, Mrs. L. V Barthold, a notice OF
whose death appears in this issue.
Mr. and Mrs. \. G. Baker, of Baker
vile, whose child has been seriously i'll
for some time, came in Saturday. Mr.
B. returned home, leaving Mrs. b. and
the child at the X kleemann House, where
the latter is being treated by Dr. Fisher.
The child is said to be improving.
A c. Putnam, wife and four children
arrived here on Monday from near
Whitney, Neb They were panied
by Jesse Demorest, whose father, IL J.
Demorest, is resident Of this city.
Mr. Putnam, and also Mr.. Demorest are
farmers, and both will engage In tina;
industry near this place:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14

A recent telegram from II. II. Francis
announces the signing ofthe bond given
by the Akron NJ, NJ q NJ. Company for
the faithful performance of their con-
tract in the matter of the erection of an
axle grease factory at this place. The
bond will be received in a day or two,
when work upon the building will be
commenced
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14

FORECLOSURE NOTICE.

GliNl Adith oi, lo'f.
To Dana A. Elliott, Mortgagor, and Thomas H.
ConlOn, Junior incumbrancer.
Take Notice .-Default in payment existing on
a mortgage dated the 2ist day of April, 1885, and
recorded In Custer County, (South) Dakota, on
the 2Gth day of April 1888, at o O'Clock and 80
minutes p. m, in Book "3" of Mortgages, page
G2, Of the public records Of said county, eXecnied
by Dana A. Elliott (unmal ried) 10 W. w Nc
Donald. Trustee, and assigned TO Alice T. Lamb,
said assignment being recorded In Book "3'' OF
Mortgages. page 165, of the public records of
Custer. County, (Soutl) Dakota, on the South
Half OF the North West Quarter, and the North
Half Of the South West Quarter Of Section
Twenty-for (2i), Township Six 90 South, OF
Range Seven (), East of the Il. ii. NJ SS42.OO
being due thereon, at this date, for principal
and Interest. said mortgage Will be fOreclosed
10 satisfy the amount due, with costs and eX-
penses of sale, aud $4,000 attorneys fee, AS pro-
yded in said mortgage. by sale of said premises
at public auction, at the front door of the Court
House in the city of Custer CITY, County Of Gus
ter and State of South Dakota, on the 18th day
OF May, 1894, at O'Clock p. IN, by the Sheriff ol
said County, or his Deputy.
Dated March Goth, 1894.
ISAAC LINCOLN.
Agent for Assignee of Mortgage.
n. SPITLFR, Attorney.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14

/ desire to inform the public, that
have not retired from TIE practice Of the
law, but that on the contrary, | will
hereafter be found at all times at my
office on Custer Avenue one door above
the CHRONICLE office, ready and willing
TO look after the interests Of my clients.
H. d. REYNOLDS.
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NOTICE OF sHERIFP,s SALE.

FollCE Of' - Il Ghlf'V - SAlt.
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
y Custer In the Circuit Court Of the Seventh
Judicial Circuit.
Frederick l.. Santway, PHI. !
John Scibert, Dora A. Nor
ton, formerly Dora A. Scibert,
and The Western Farm Mort
gage Trust Company, a cor
poration. Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF Judg-
ment OF Foreclosure and Sale IN the above en-
titled action on the nth day of April, A. ID. 1894,
and an execution issued upon said Judgment,
the subscriber. A. Nj. willard, sheriff Of Custer
appointed will sell at public auction at the front
door OF the Court House in the town of Custer
city, County of Custer, aud State of South Da-
kota, on Monday, the 2ist day Of May, 1894. at II
o'clock In the forenoon of that day. the real
estate and m0Ytgaged premises situate In the
and directed ia said Judgment and execution 10
be sold, and therein described as follows
The Southeast Quarter (S. Il. i4) of the North
west Quarter On. w, "a, aud Lot Number Two
(2l, OF Section Number Nineteen U9l, IN Town
ship Number Fonr a., South oi Range Number
Eight ~ Fast of the Back Hills Meridian, la
koti; and the South Half (S ~ OF the Northeast
Quarter (N T. " of Section Number Twenty.fo
(2i), In township Number -Four a., South Of
Range Number Seven C7), East of the Black Hills
Meridian. Dakota, containing One Hundred and
Flfty-nlne and 7-i0O acres, more or less or 50
much thereof as may he sufficient 10 satisfy said
Judgment and costs, amounting In all to Nine
Hundred Seventeen Dollars and One Cent, with
Interest thereon from the date OF said Judgment
and all accruing costs of sale.
Dated at Custer City, South Dakota, April
18th, 1894.
ALBERT VI. WILLARD,
Sheriff Of Custer County, \. d.
First publication April II, 1904
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NOTICE OF FORFEITURE,
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
Custer County,

Custer County,
January 18th, 1894.
To James A. HOugh:
You are hereby notified that have expended
Three Hundred Dollars IN labor and Improve
ments upon the Newoda Placer Mining Claim.
situated about twelve miles South OF Custer city,
near what Is known rs Point of Rocks, Custer
County, :. d., in order 10 hold said premises
under the provisions of Section 232i Revised
Statutes Of the United States, being the amount
required Ia hold the same for the years ending
December 3iSt 1891. 1872 and lsg3, and II within
ninety days from the service Of This notice, or
within ninety days after the service OF this notice
is complete by publication, you fail or refuse 10
contribute your proportion Of such expenditures
as a c0-owneF, your interest Ia said claim VIII
become the property Of the subscriber under the
said section 234
In presence of FRANCIS G. CRADLE,
IT, NJ. SHELDON. to-oWner
First publication. Feb 10 1891.
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ANNUAL STATEMEET

For the year ending December 81. A. d. 1873,
of the condition and affairs of the Queen Inslr-
rance company of America, organized under the
laws of the State of New York, made To the
Auditor ofthe State of South Dakota, ia pursu-
ancI of the laws of said state
Organized or Incorporated 1892 Commenced
business, November l. 1892.
/. CAPITAL.
Capital stock actually paid in cash, 10000 90
ii. PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF TIE
COMpAEy
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NOTICE OF sHERIFF,s SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that by virtue Of a
Judgment and decree in foreclosure, rendered
and given 10y the Circuit Conrt OF the Seventh
Judicial Circuit, in and for the County OF Custer
aud State Of South Dakota, and entered and
docketed IN the Office OF the Clerk of said Court
IN and for SAID county, on the nth day of April,
1894, in an action wherein Edwin Smiley is
plaintiff and John Calvin Bower, as adniuisira-
tor OF the Estate Of John Sidney Bower, deceas-
ed John Calvin Bower, Edward l.. Griffin and
Israel Bower are defendants in favor OF the said
plaihtiii and against the said defendants, aud
each of them, for the sum OF Six Hundred Fifty
three Dollars and Eighty Cents, which Judgment
and decree among other things directed the sale
by me of the real estate and mortgaged premises
hereinafter described, TO satisfy the amount Of
said Judgment, with interest thereon and the
costs and expenses OF such sale, or so much
thereof rs the proceeds of such sale applicable
thereto Will satisfy. And by virtue Of a writ to
me issued ont of the Office of the clerk OF said
court in aud for said County OF Custer and un-
der the seal of said court, directing me to sell
said real property pursuant to nsk :ddgment
and decree, I, A. NJ willard, Syehh of said
County, aud person appointed by said court 10
make said sale will sell the hereinafter des"rib-
cd real estate to the highest bidder, for cash. At
public auction, at the front door of the court
house IN the town OF Custer City, IN the Comfy
day of May, a. d. 1894, at TWO O'Clock y. ~. of
that day, 10 satisfy said Judgment, with Interest
and costs thereon, ana the costs and expenses
OF such sale, or so much thereof aS the proceeds
OF such sale applicable thereto will satisfy. The
premises TO be sold as aforesaid pursuant TO said
judgment and decree. aud to said writ. and 10
this notice, are described in said judgment,
decree and writ, as follows, t0-wit:
The south Half of the Northwest Quarter (S =
w "a, and Lots Number Three (3l aud -Four
90 of Section Number Five o., IN Township
Number -Four a., South of Raug" Number Ten
U0l, East of the Black Hills Meridian, Dakota.
situate In Custer County, State Of South Da-
kota
ALBERT VI. WILLARD.
Sheriff Of Custer County, =. II.
4.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1894-04-14
L,or Over Fifty Yeara

An Old and Well-Tried Repedy.-
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup hls been
used for over fifty years by milliSns OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t toothes
the child, softens the gums, all}ys all
pain, cures wind collie. and is TIE best
remedy for Diarrh9a. Is pleasant to
the taste Sold by Druggists ib every
part of the World. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Its value Is incalculabe, BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Mrs. +. Nj. Let's, Of this place, had
been troubled with rheumatism in the
arm, SO badly that she could not use her
arm at all One half of 80 cent bottle
of Chamberain's Pain Balm effected a
cure.-E. J. Neaves, druggist. Waverly,
n. Y. This is an article of great worth
and merit, and is becoming famous for
its cures of rheumatism. One applica-
ton relieves the pain. For sale by all
drupoistS
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For Sale or Rent.

a ranch one mile and half distant
from Custer, fairly well improved. Rea-
sonabIe terms offered. Enquire at this
Office -
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" EXPENDITURES DURING YEAR 1898.
Amount paid for losses, aunuities,
surrendered policies and matnr-
ed cndOwm litS 1905, 10 Is
Amount OF dividends paid 10 poll
cy $50 3G2 -
Amount of cOmmm sslous and
salaries paid 10 Ggents,....... 5,243.39 u
Amount paid 10 officers for salaries
and other perquisities............ ....... l,9j75T - |
Amount paid for taxes i39, 9,G7e ~
Amount OF all other payments and
expenditnres ..........,...... ..... leil in2 h1
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Total Assets
III. LIABILITIES

III. LIABILITIES.
Amount ofclaims adjusted but not
yet cue or in process OF adjust.
meut .........................s 7s2 go 2s
Premiums paid in sdyAucc......... o.. 7G6 90
Amount OF claims for losses resisted 36D 75O 90
Ne; value Of outstanding p0iices ia
force On D,c 81. 1898 computed
according - American table Of
motality At AZ per cent interest lb7 ,999 5S2 90
Amount Ofa'l other existing ella ms
against the company ............... il2.,0 90
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lDthA lslhhlililts. sD-t ,toJ D
Surplus not included
". INCOME Of THE COMPANY DURING
HE YEAR 1888,
Amount ofuet cash premiums re-
cci1ed 80 j9337 9s
Amount Of interest received from
all 762553 81
Amount received from all other
sources ................. ............. 1923 sc
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hLDEal VI. W NlbisahD,
Sheriff Of Custer County, s.
First publication, April IL, 1894.
ANNUAL, STATEMENT

For the year ending December 81, A. d 1898.
of the condition and affairs of the Mutual Life
Insurance Company OF New YORK. organized
under the laws of New York, made to the Audi
tor of the State of South Dakota, in pursuance
OF the laws of said state
ATTORNEY FOR SERVICE OF PR oCEss IN
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
II. $. Gamble Iankton.
Organized or incorporated April, lSi2 Com
menced business February, 1913.
H. PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE
rnNnkNN
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-08-01
THREE DARING ROBBERS
One Fatally wounded After a Citizen Had
Been Murdered,

GUTHRIE, Q. T., Aug. IAN attempted d
bank robbery was m ade yesterday. As a
result one citizen, j. NJ. Mitchell, is dead
and Outlaw Ernest Lucas is dying. Lucas
said his comrades were N 3mbers Of the
notorious Cook gang
Early in the morning five armed men
rode into Chandler and dismounted back
of the Lincoln County bank, and three
rushed inside, while two stood guard at
the doors with Winchesters Two men
covered the president, Harvey Lee, and
his brother the cashier, and demanded
that they turn over the cash, while the
third rushed into the private office, where
Teller Hoyt was seriously sick, and COM
PEELED him to walk to the safe and at
tempt to open It, The men on guard called
out that it was time to go, and the three
men grabbed between 5000 and s700 lying
on the counter and ran out to the horses.
In the meantime the gu ard at the door
had shot and killed J. NJ Mitchell, a bar
Der, who attempted to give the alarm.
The bandits had scarcely passed out of
the city when posse started in pursuit,
A battle was fought for nearly fifteen
minutes, when one of the robbers was
shot through the hip and the others scat
tered aud disappeared in the hills of the
Creek country. The wounded robber gave
his name as Ernest Lucas, aged 2l.