Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-06-06

in attendance and assist in making
Pioneer day a musical success, the Dead
wood, Lead X. F., and Terraville bands
are SAID to be assured, while it is proba-
BILE that others not yet announced may
be present.
Miss Ruth Martau, one Of Nebraska's
most popular young lady teachers, came
in from her home in Norfolk on Thurs
day for a visit with her friend. Miss
Clara Cruson, of this city, Miss Matrau
will enjoy Clusters delightful social and
scenic features until after the Pioneer
picnic on the 10th inst, after which she
will return to her prairie home.
Calamity Jane, n Deadwood celebrity,
of whom a description would be entirely
su%perfluous, is reported back in her ac-
customed haunts, dead broke, but as
gay and hilarious as eyer. Her dime
museum experience in the eastern cities
would seem to have only had the effect
Of stimulating her desire TO p3iiicip pate
in the gay and giddy scenes incident { %
ner pan. life, and her per diem beingtoo
small to warrant a surplus, she is now
rushin. the sale Of her catchy photos as
a means for the further enjoyment OF
western life in her " peculiar, wild
and woody way.
The Spearhsh Register has passed its
18th annual mile post. 1t has been a
good paper from its birth, but better
now than ever before. 1t is Of almost
corresponding age with the CHRONICLE,
and like it has experienced q world Of
weary waiting for the lustrous advent OF
the star OF hope, which is now so bril-
liantly apparent in the fruitious irma-
ment of the Black Hills future. The Re-
gister is II of u most welcome week
~ visitors, and we have none other
than the best wishes for its future pro-
gressiye prosperity,
The long protracted drouth period in
this locality was broken on Saturday
evening by one OF the most timely and
acceptable rains eve vouchsafed to glad
den the hearts of a discouraged and des-
pondent community, continuing almost
steadily through the night and the
greater part of the forenoon on Sunday.
It's value to the country ear scarcely be
estimated the entire southern Hills be
ing similarly favored. 1t was followed
by another copious shower on Tuesday
night, and indications at this writing
point to further favors Of this kind ia
the early future.
1t is pleasing to note the aesthetic
taste Of a number Of our citizens as in
dicated by the neat and attractive lawns
surrounding their residences, which are
in many instances highly ornamented
with the beautiful rock formations
which are found in such rich profusion
in this locality. This feature is especi,
ally in evidence along the north side
Of West Custer Avenue, which is not
only pleasing to the eve Of the local
observer, but exceptionally delightful
to visitors from abroad. and affords con
elusive evidence that some Of our citi.
zens are endowed With the God given
gift of the true philosophy of tas,e.
The Soldiers and Sailors Re union TO
be held at Lead on July 2nd, 3rd, and
4th, promises TO be an occasion of
marked interest. The executive COM
mittee are making excellent progress
with the arrangements, the soliciting
,eaoasNiits haxs-basp kis.As...ea.~~,fos.
have secured a half rate from all points
within 200 miles. Ample accommods.
ton at reasonable rates, are assured for
all who attend, speakers Of national rep.
utation have been secured. interesting
and entertaining amusoments and sports
have been provided for, "A grand and
elaborate display Of fireworks will be an
attractive feature, and four troops of u,
5. cavalry from Fort Meade accompan.
led by the celebrated Sth cavalry band
will be in attendance. The occasion
promises 10 be by far the most success
full of fits character known to the history
of the organi cation.