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The free press., 1895-03-14

| S445 80 were issued since last re
port.
/ T. R. Martin and e. w. SmitI
were appointed committee to see il
/ bridges are needed on Perkins ano
Ford's creeks.
The Board received and examined
overseers' reports, and appointed
the following overseers for the fis-
cal year commencing March l, 1895
and ending March 1, 1896:
H. K. Amaker, William Key.
Samuel Byrd, Harvey Stewart,
Wiley Strahan, Alex. Ladner, Jr.,
NJ. L. Willis, Sim. Young,
F. Scarborough, Z. p. Davis,
Geo. I. Rouse, Napoleon Jones,
P. G. Culpepper, Elias Lee,
j. Z. A. Thomas, W. c. Reck,
Jasper Ladner, Paris Ladner,
Jordan Mcintosh, G. W. Bilbo,
William Odom, Eb. Ladner,
William Fry, j. e. Lee,
F. Magee, w. &, Wheat,
B. F. Wheat, Jos. G. Wheat,
S. j. Moody, James Smith,
Sllvan MaIley, George Wells,
Jesse Stewart, T. +, Ford,
H. L. Stewart, ]. D. Kennedy,
W. L. Burge, E. A. Quick,
7. J. Spears, Jos. ". Spears,
j. A. Il. Smith, j. r. Burke,
J. +. Applewhite, Jos. Penton,
JOS. G. Smith, James r. Smith
Alex. Lasabe, j. @. Breland,
William Spears, Con. Strahan,
William B. Smith.
Ordered that the following table
of rates for ferriage be adopted for
Cameron's ferry:
LOW WATER RATES.
Footman, 5 cents.
Man and horse, 10 cents.
Two horses and buggy or single
wagon, 40 cents.
OLe yoke oxen and wagon, 40 cts.
Two yoke oxen or four~horse wagon,
65 cents,
Log cart and team, $1.00.
Cattle per head, 5 cents.
Sheep per head, % cents.
HIGH WATER RATES.
Footman, 10 cents.
Man and horse, 90 cents.
Horse and buggy or single wagon,
80 cents.
Two-horse buggy or wagon, 80 cts.
One yoke oxen and wagon, 80 cts.
Two yoke oxen or 4.hOrse wagon,
so.
Log cart and team, 81 so.
Cattle per head, 10 cents.
Sheep per bead, 5 cents.
Seven feet rise is considered high
water.
Ferryman's bond was fixed at
$500.
The resignation of Prof. A. l.
Summer from the teachers examin-
ing board was received and accepts
ed, and A. X. Rouse was appoint
ed TO fill the vacancy.
w. q. Stewart and q. W. Smith
were appointed committee to ex
anime bridge across Hobolich;tto
on Poplarville and Buck Branch
road, and report next meeting.
Ordered that the bid of Samue
Mitchell to build bridge across
Chinquapin creek for S56 80 be &C
cepted, and 7. r. Martin and G. W
Smith be appointed committee Il
examine same when completed.
The following allowances were
made:
Seven pauper accounts, $4,000
Clarion. Ledger, tor blanks, 200
r. l.. Ratliff, 3 days, 900
W. G. Anderson, supt. ed, 21,60
Trustees township A range
Ia, for building schoolhouse, 1000
p. e. Williams, 2 days in,
specting bridge, 400
G. w. Smith, A days inspect
ing bridges, 500
Francis Bowen, pauper, 500
w. @. Stewart. 2 days ins
specting csuseway, 400
Paris LadAer, building cause.
way on Boggy Branch, 1900
Strahan Bro, burial material
for pauper Sanko, and bucket
and rope for jail well, 3.Ss
Sheriff N. Batson, conveying
prisoners, $500
N. Batson, painting jail roof, SOC
n. Batson. burial expenses
pauper Bailey, 11.4C
j. l.. Strahan, 2 days inspect
ing bridge, 4.0(
The usual allowances were mad
m embers of Board.
Board adjourned until next cour
In course.
z. E. WILLIAMS, Pres't.
r. L. RATLrFF, Clerk.
The free press., 1895-03-14

The following are the three
planks of the so-called Silver Party:
l. The unrestricted coinage of
silver.
2. The issue OF all paper money
by the government.
3. The payment of government
obligations in gold or silver at the
option of the government.
The free press., 1895-03-14

The Canton Picket states that it
has sent out individual statements
to those indebted to 1t on subscrip-
tlon account, 10 which no attention
is paid. 1t proposes soon to pub
lish list of the names of delinquent
subscribers. .-Ex.
We sent out similar statements
last January, but space in the FREE
PRESS is too limited and its mate-
rial too scant to admit of publish
ing our delinquent list, which would
amount to about 300 names.
The free press., 1895-03-14

From reports Of seventy-two
Mississippi banks, just received by
the Auditor, four banks not haying
yet reported, the following are
taken:
Sight exchange, s3,242, ,46I,SO.
Cash on hand, 1,726,427.45.
Capital, 4,133,725.35.
Deposits, ,441,259.15.
The free press., 1895-03-14

Henry &. Boggs has won the
prize offered by London journal
for the best definition of money by
submitting this one:
"An article which may be used
as a universal passport to every
where except heaven, and as uni-
versal provider of everything ex-
cept happiness"
The free press., 1895-03-14
PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS.
NIGH. TERM.

The Board of Supervisors met in
regular session Monday, the 4th
day of March, 1895, all members
and officers being present. The
following proceedings were had
and done:
The committee consisting of P.
Z. Williams and q. w. Smith rec
ommended that bridge be built
across Big Branch, and the clerk
was ordered to advertise for bids.
Material will be supplied for bridge
across Xennedy's creek, which is
to be built by the road hands.
The committee consisting of w,
G. Stewart and G. W. Smith re-
ported causeway work on Boggy
Branch well done, and that con-
tractor be paid for same.
Report of W. G. Anderson, eupt.
ed, was received and adopted.
Pay certificates to the amount of
S445.59 were issued since last re-
port.
T R. Martin and e. w. Smit Ii
were appointed committee to see if
bridges are needed on Perkins and
Ford's creeks.
The Board received and examined
overseers' reports, and appointed
the following overseers for the fis-
cal year commencing March |, 1898,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

We were about to say, but rs the Lead
City Call has said it better than We
could. we copy it, and here it is: "All
indications point to an era Of prosperity
here in the Hills, and that. too, in the
immediate future, such as this portion
of the country has never witnessed.
New and valuable geld producing prop
critics are being developed in all direc-
tions here in the northern Hills, while
the southern Hills are coming to the
'front.' in manner that must be most
pleasing to those who have staid with
that section so faithfully. The fact is
the Black Hills country at the present
time is:the most favored spot of earth to
he found in the United States But few
OF her citizens are out of employment,
and those few have better prospects for
the immediate future, in the way of
finding something to do, than has idle
labor anywhere else in the country.
Eastern capital is seeking legitimate in
vestment, and the past few months has
practically demonstrated that the Black
Hills country offers more and better
inducements for the investment of idle
money than most any otner locality, at
least in the west. The fact is the Black
Hills are all right-thcy always have
been all right-but it has been hard
work at times to cause eastern capital
its TO think so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

In marked contrast with an article
appearing in the Omaha World Herald,
upon which brief comment was made in
our issue Of last week, the Mining and
Scientific Press submits the following I:
1T is a fact not susceptible Of successful
contradiction that there is to day no
branch Of business that offers such su-
perior inducements to the investor as
the mining industry. While Brad.
streets and Dun's show that 95 per cent
Of mercantile ventures are failures, in
gold mining there is no competition,
sure market. and the same opportunity
for the exercise Of skill, intelligence and
economy that exists i'm any department.
of business. There is certain amount
of distrust arising largely from hazy
ideas that all mining partakes, neces-
sarily of a gamble. and that it IS not as
sure" as other business ventures. Me-
mories Of sharp practice la some mining
companies, or of extrayagsnt manage
ment in others. have much to do with
those notions With such matters legi-
innate mining has nothing TO do. Such
things are inseparable from any and al
lines Of business or investments In no
9th business has science, economy
and improvement made profit more pos
sible, and in no other pursuit are there
greater possibilities of reward for the
judicious employment Of capital"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
Resolutions Of Respect.

CUSTER Cry, 8. d., March 26, 1895.
To the First Congregational Church at
Custer, 5. ID.
Your committee, appointed to formu.
late and report resolutions of respect
entertained by the members of said
church toward their late pastor, Rev. J.
j. Shingler, would respectfully submit
the following:
Resolved, by the First Congregational
Church at Custer, s. d., i'm session as
sembled for the transaction of business
OF the church, on the 2Sth day of March,
1895. That We hereby express to him
our sincere appreciation of his services
to this church and community, while
laboring among us in the service of the
Master. And that while deeply regret
ting his loss, We hope for him greater
degree Of usefulness in come larger field
Of action, and that he there will fnd
hearts as sincerely loyal to him and his
as those he has left behind in Custer.
the affection OF a whole community "a
i'm the case Of our dear brother Shingler,
but the earnest and genial nature mani
tested by him toward everyone with
whom he came in contact. and his help
fulness to all whom he could reach or
bring within his ministration, both re-
ligious and educational, and in the up
building of his fellow man was recog-
nized to be the hearty desire of one
seeking to be the friend and brother OF
every person in the community, thereby
showing that he sincerely loved and
worked for the good Of his fellowman.
This community estimates him as one
having but few equals and no superiors,
as pulpit orator. The truth, as preach
ed by him, having found Judgement in
the heart and understanding Of his list
eners. old and young, protesting and
non protesting believers Of the truth.
May Gods richest and greatest bless.
ings be with him and his at all times
and in all places wheresoever their LOT
may be cast.
All Of which is respectfully submitted
with the recommendation that the same
be spread upon the records Of the
church, and published in the Custer
City newspapers, and copy hereof
mailed to our dear Brother Shingler
ard his loving helpmeet and wife.
J. F.. BLAIN,
g. w. REID,
A.C. BLACKNEy,
A. T. FEAY.
Committee
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
The Late Q. q. Crary.

The Willoughby, Ohio, independent
Of the 22nd ult., gives the following bio
graphical sketch of the late c. q. crary,
OF Kirkland, Ohio, notice Of whose
death at Marshalltown. iowa, appeared
in previous isYie of the Chronicle,
which. inasmuch as the deceased is well
known to large number of our citizens,
who formed his acquaintance while
visiting at different times with his son,
c. G. Crary. of this city, will be read
with more than ordinary interest:
Christopher g. Crary was born in
Berkshire county, Mass, January 22,
1906, and died at the residence Of his
son George in Marshalltown, Iowa,
March ii, lS95-being 80 years old. In
a biographical sketch of Mr.. Crary 1t is
stated that his father was the first actual
settler in Kirkland township. Christie
pher was five years old when the family
moved to Ohio. He grew up amid the
hardships and struggles incident TO
pioneer life, and attained that sturdi-
ness Of character that, having met for
midable difficulties, grew strong in
overcoming them He was intiustely
and IN an interesting way conneelrd
with all The phases OF life social, poll
tical, educational, and religious OF his
neighborhood through all the years OF
his long life.
Mr.. Crary vas an active and success
ful man OF affairs. being possessed of an
excellent judgment, which was frequent
ly exercised in public interests and al
ways for the public good. He retained
lively and accurate memory of the
scenes and events through which he
passed. Recently he published PAM
phlet Of over one hundred pages, com
prising interesting "reminiscences of his
life, many of which originally appeared
in the Willoughby independent. These
pages evince good degree ofintellectu-
al ability.
An hour previous to his death he was
in his usual health, entertaining his
grandchildren with interesting stories.
The funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Fl. 8. Jackson of Willough-
by. Those acting as pail bearers we're
Messrs. Charles, George, and William
Crary aud +. ID. Billings. In the death
of Mr.. Crary an honored and widely
respected citizen has passed away. A
numerous company offriends and neigh
bors gathered to look upon his face for
the last time. The remains were buried
in the cemetery in South Kirkland.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
Connubial Infoliclty.

Another instance Of mans duplicity
and woman's worse than weakness has
occurred in our midst and the tongues
Of local gossipers are again a-wagging.
Mrs. Young has sold the property on
River avenue, which was In her name.
to F. T. Evans. and departed with the
proceeds of the sale. for parts unknown
accompanied by Comfort Bates. an old
and trusted employe Of Mr.. Evans. Mr..
Young is left with q family Of small
children to care for and says this Is not
the first time that his unfaithful spouse
has deserted him. Roger is indeed un-
fortunate in his domestic affairs, but
will no doubt be the winner by the loss
OF his wife. We understand that Bates
has returned and is attending to bis
duties at the barn. Hot Springs Star.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

E. A. Holyoke returned from Kansas
City on Wednesday. where he had been
looking after the sampling of car of
gold ore from the May Flower mine.
shipped by him to that place for re-
duction. BY reason ofa press Of work
in the laboratory. a test Of the ore was
necessarily delayed for a day or two,
and as Mr.. II. had business engagements
here demanding his attention, he re-
turned after the sampling ofthe ore had
been completed. Four separate samples
we're taken, two Of which were reseryed
for test by the reduction company, ane
for the referee and one for Mr.. Holyoke,
which latter was sent to Denver for
assay. At this writing no report fthe
test at Kansas or Denver has been re-
ceived, but it is probable that q report
may be received from Kansas City be-
fore going to press. MrsA. speaks very
highly of the Kansas City Smelling and
Reduction company's plant, where. he
says, the utmost care is observed in the
reduction of ores, and that the cost of
treatment. " per ton. being one dollar
less than Omaha and Doadwood, and six
dollars less than the Denver rate upon
this class Of ores, is Q further induce
ment for shipping ores to that place.
This plant is now reducing ores from
Colorado which runs 81 900 per ton, and
while Mr.. H. was there car of ore was
received from the Yellow Creek camp
near Lead City. Mr.. Susman, formerly
an assayer at the De Smet mine in the
northern Hills, has general supervision
of the assaying department, who, amer
q casual view of the car of Custer ore,
said to Mr.. Holyoke, There is nothing
in this ore. we sampled car Of ore some
time ago that Was very similar to this.
which the owners believed would run
at least $60 per ton, and the test showed
that 1t did not carry trace" Well. re-
piled Mr.. H., the failure Of the ore you
speak Of cuts no figure whatever In this
case, you cannot escape the determines
tion Of trace In this instance. And
Why mott says Mr.. Susman. That's
Why, exclaimed Mr.. H.. picking up .
piece Of the ore upon which gold was
plainly visible OH all sides, which he
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
PURE FOOD I'm CONGRESS.
Action Which has Resulted in the oficial
Determination of the best Baking
Powder.

The act Of Congress authorizing the
examination Of the baking pow ders has
resulted in most Unprecedented COM
pliment to the Royal Baking Powder.
The tests were made in the Government
Laboratory at Washington, and the off,
cial report shows that the Royal is su.
perior to all others In leavening strength
being over thirty per cent. above the
average. The report also shows the
purity Of the Royal Baking Powder and
the wholesomeness of its ingredients.
This is probably the highest compli-
ment of an official character ever paid
to a proprietary article, though no more
than the great army of baking powder
consumers would expect in behalf of
their old friend and favorite.
The result Of the official examination.
as thus determined, will, of course,
make the Royal" the standard for
Government purchases.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

A canvass among the druggists of this
place reveals the fact that Chamberlain's
are the most popular proprietary medi-
cines sold. Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy, especially, is regarded as in the
lead of all throat trouble remedies, and
as such. is freely prescribed by physi-
clans. As Group medicine, it is also
unexcelled and most families with young
children keep bottle always handy for
instant use. The editor Of the Graphic
has repeatedly known Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy to do the work after all
other medicines had failed. The Kim
ball .. ,. Graphic. For sale at % and
so cents per bottle by A. ]. Jones & Co.,
druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

If you should meet that fellow on
Custer Avenue who can never see any
thing favorable for Clusters future pros
perity and he should attempt to poison
you with his hope destroying heresies,
quit him cold, and shun him as you
would noisome reptile, as he is nm
worthy OF the respect of the community.
and standing menace to the future
progress Of the town.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

The bottom of q 100 foot SHAFT is a
queer location for stamp mill. but, all
the same, an eastern paper, giving an
account Of the Holy Terror mine, thus
locates the mill, and further says, the
ore runs $500 an ounce. which is only
S256.000 per ton, tride less than has
been claimed for il by recent visitors at
the mine, who report no rock in it
worth mentioning.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

The republicans. according to the re-
ports, seem to have come up smiling to
the polls at the late municipal elections
throughout the country, where they, in
nearly every instance in the north,
triumphed over the other parties, and
are now radiant with the flush of VIC
tory which will serve to nerve their
arms for a more important contest in
the coming year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

presented to Mr.. s. for inspection. The
piece Of ore proved most satisfactory
answer in itself, and no further argu-
meht was necessary to convince Mr.. ..
that his point was lost. Mr.. Holyose
reports Kansas City as being in very
fiourishing condition, with brilliant
prospects for rapidly advancing. and
permanent prosperity. Heavy rains on
Sunday and Monday were reported at
that place which were general through
out the state.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

The Keystone Nugget is the name of
the new paper issued last week at Key
stone by A. ". Gird. 1t is six column
folio brim full of interesting mining and
other local news items. That it may
prove to be as permanent and progress
sive as the camp in which it is published
promises to be, is the earnest wish of the
Cupox,crr
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

Chadron's attention is about equally
divided between the acquisition Of a
whole lot of million dollar factories, and a
foot race which is being arranging for
April 18th. between Cliff Larsh, their
champion sprinter. and q feet footed
Englishman whose marvellous record il
ont of siQht.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

w. w. Taylor, South Dakota's de-
faulting treasurer, has recently been re.
located in Chilli, South America, SO say
thd dispatches, but as there has been
no confirmation of the same, the validi-
ty Of the report remains a matter oil
douhf
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

George b. Swift, republican, was elect
ed max or az o,.ioss~, on s,sS es--i-
by majority of upward of 10000.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

An old rumor, recently revived, Is
that the Burlington il about to buy the
cheyenne 4 Northern, for . northern
outlet from Cheyenne, where its road
now terminates,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

Warden Phillips, Of the Sioux Falls
penitentiary, has already announced
himself candidate for governor two
years hence.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

Recent rains and snow falls in Ne
braska and South Dakota give fair
promise Of a good season for crops.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
o1ality Is the Standard of Value for
Which we Compete.
A. C.. BLACkNEY,
JeweIer and Practical Watch
maker.

We have just largely increased our
stock Of Jewelry and Specimens, and re
specially submit the following induce
ments for our consideration
IA years in the various departments
OF the Elgin National Watch Co, to-
gether with term of tuition with
practical Matchmaker.
IL years and over experience in buy.
ing and selling jewelry and repairing
the same.
We keep constantly on hand full
line OF the best materials for repairing,
aud our prices are the established prices
OF all first clas jewelry stores where
good material and workmanship are
combined.
Gold soldering without discoloration,
and the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medaiand Dipsoma.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
CASH! CASH! CASH!

Look at our prices for Cash. We ar
most goods Tor your money. Come and SCI
scarce and hard 10 get. Below are prices O
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1895-04-06
DRIED FRUITS:

Everything at Cut Price for the next
30 days. Avail yourselves of these prices,
as they will never come again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-06-20

or not the water was pure, as he had
heard that it was very foul. DR.. Graves,
accompanied by DR.. Swearingen and
Mr.. Bartholomew, of the old water COM
pany, went down and examined the water
in the wells and all the surroundings
and last afternoon DR.. Swearingen stated
that they had found the water perfectly
pure and free from any infection. 1t is
understood that the old water company
now proposes to have the city's water sup
ply up at the dam analysed and have
their well water analysed at the same
time to establish the fact as to which
is the purest water. This little spat
recalls the fact that Mr.. Bartholomew
and Mayor Mcdonald had rather a
breezy discussion yesterday morning
anent some rather detrimental remarks
that Mayor Mcdonald has given publici-
ty to about the old company's reservoir.
The little tiff resulted in nothing more
serious than jawing but that was rather
lively for the time being, and unless this
water war is settled soon it may result in
bloOdShed