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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
personaI Mention.

Personal Mention.
! VIM. FINELY was here hailing from West
Point.
j. b. Maus was a caller from Omaha
on the 10Th.
Jas, Poe, from Sioux Falls, was in
town on Thursday.
Louis Goldsmith was here from st.
Joe, Mo-, on Wednesday.
Congressman Knowles has returned
to his home at Deadwood.
j. I. Iancek arrived abobt the middle
of the week from West Point.
l.. p. Stone, of Deadwood, registered
at the Kleemann on Saturday.
l.. B. James, of Sioux City got offthe
train the fore paat of the week.
P. II. Clark from st. Louis was doing
business in our town on Monday.
3. Il. Fernaw, from Deadwood regis
tered at the Kleemann on the 2lst.
Il. S. Graves of New York was cir
culating on our streets on the 10Th.
Henry Zeller from the northern me-
troplis had business In Custer Saturday
last.
L. G. Dunn was soliciting orders for
bis house in Council Bluffs on Thurs
day.
Chas. Waite and wife stopped at the
Kleemann On Saturday and drove to
Sylvan lake Sunday.
A. Riley and son were registered at
the Kleemann on Wednesday. They
hailed from Omaha.
]. Z. Evans from Denver was inter
viewing our people in his line about the
middle Of the week.
Odo Reder went down to Edgcmont
last Saturday evening on business, re-
turning Monday morning.
Fl. T. Blair. who, we learn, is an old
time faber pusher from Sioux Falls, but
at present sounding the merits of a sav.
ings institution, is stopping at the Klee.
mann.
Sheriff Walsh went to Rapid the latter
part Of last week, returning on Monday,
accompanied by his wife and baby, who
had been visiting with relatives and
friends at that place during the past
seven week.
II. ID. Reynolds, Clusters rustling at
torney, came in from his ranch on
Wednesday. He vas accompanied by
his wife. and they will hereafter make
their abode in the city.
SJohn I. Sidey in company with his
brother ID. w. Sidey who had lately
arrived with his family from Kansas
City, visited Custer the fore part Of the
week and returned to Pringle.
j. L. Lockhart, commissioner ofschool
and public lands arrived in Custer
Thursday morning, accompanied by his
wife. He gave this Office a pleasant call,
and latter in the day drove out to Syl-
van lake.
b. a. Techaoff was taking o look at
our country on Thursday. Mr.. T. we
understand, is one Of the party Of min
ing engineers who are doing the Hills
TO examine our mines and make q note
of our mineral and other resources.
W. +. IIanley and wife arrived on the
morning train Wednesday Mr.. Hanley
II his estimable companion have
been absent on a three weeks vacation
and during that timo haye travelled
oyer a large portion Of the west. They
both return much invigorated by their
trip, but as usual glad to get home"
ed L. Grantham, the court steno-
grapher, arrived home on Tuesday, &C
companied by his better, though lesser
half. Mr.. Grantham has not been out
of the Hills for any great length of
time, but his wife we understand re-
turns after an absence Of about two
months visiting with friends in the
east,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
A. ]. HOENES, M. D.,
OF BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN,
Physician and Surgeon.
Hot Springs, So. Dakota.
SUMMONS.


In the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial
Circuit of the State of South Dakota, within
and for Custer County.
John Mclnerney,.
VS.. Summons.
Caroline Mcinelney,
Defendant.
The State OF South Dakota sends Greeting:
To the above named Defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint OF the above named
plaintiff, which will be filed III the Office of the
clerk Of the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial
Circuit OF the State of South Dakota, within and
for Custer County, at the Court House in the city
OF Custer, ana To serve q copy of your answer
UPON the subscribers AT their Office OH Dead
wood street, in the city OF Deadwood, Lawrence
County, South Dakota, within thirty days after
the service of this ummOus upon you, ex-
elusive of the day of such services; and, If
you fail to answer the complaint of the above
named plaintiff within that time, the plaintiff
will apply TO the Court for the relief in said COM
plant demanded.
Dated at DeadwOod, Lawrence County, South
Dakota, this 30th day of June, 1897.
FRAWLEY 4 LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
To the Defendant above named:
Please take notice that the summons and com
plant In the above ease was filed In the Office OF
the clerk Of the above entitled court on July
10th, 1897.
FRAWLEY g. LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication, July "a, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
Married in Brooklyn.

A very pretty home wedding took
place July Srd at the residence of Harry
w. Wheeler, 4S9 Fourth avenue, Brook,
lyn, where Miss Katharine K. Smith,
a graduate Of the Rogers High School in
this city, and daughter Of Frances b.
Smith Of Hot Springs, g. d. and Viii
bour Clarence Ward of Lima. Ohio, son
of Hon. Loyal Ward Of Bradford, Penn.
we're united in marriage by R4v. r. B.
Hull, D. d. The bride wore white or
CANDY oyer white silk, with festoons of
ribbons, lace and flowers. After con-
gratulations and a collation., Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward left for Niagara and Chau-
tanqua. They will reside in Lima,
Ohio.-The News, Newport, II. l..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

Mr.. A. C Boland, Of Rapid City has
returned from his tour of inspection
through Idaho, British Columbia and
Washington. Mr.. Boland went away
with the intention of seeking a home in
other more favored lands, but returns
well content to settle down and remain
In the Black Hills. During his absence
Mr.. b. met many Of the former residents
of the Hills. Bob Floorman, he says,
is living with his family at Boundary,
which is forty feet on the American
side of the boundary line. Floorman
has made some money and is doing
we'll. Henry and Ed Kehoe are living
at Rossland and prospecting. j. j. Raft
erty, formerly of Hill City. is at Silver
City, and has turned out to be q mine
expert. He met G.. NJ. Gilbert ana f..
G.. Peyton, who have since gone to
Wyoming. He met Abe Horton at
Sandon, and Alex Chisholm at Rossland
in the hotel business and doing well.
He saw Jim Wardner after whom the
town of Wardner was named) at
Spokane.
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QRnIM NOE

ordinance to prohibit the dumping of saw
dust and shavings within the limits of the
tow of Custer City, Custer County, State of
South Dakota.
BE It ordained by the Board of Trustees Of the
town of Custer City, State of South Dakota:
Section /. That il shall he unlawful for any
person to deposit any ShaNinEs, saw dust or any
other refuse IRON such saw mill or plaher within
the corporate limits of said town OF Custer City,
State of South Dakota.
Sec. .. That any person violating snch ordi'
nance shall be punished by IA fine IN a sum not
less than Fifty Dollars.
See. 3. Whereas, an emergency Is declared to
exist, this ordinance shah take effect and be Iii
force on and after It's passage aud approval.
Passed ana approved Jolly 10Th, 1877.
j. Il. MAPLE,
President Board Of Trustees Town of Custer
City. Custer County, state Of South Dakota.
Attest:
f.. j. v. R~UTKowSKI,
Town Clerk.
First publication, July II, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

The party OF mining engineers arriv
ed on time in Rapid City on the 10th
and were taken in charge by the promi-
nent men of the city and duly entertain
ed. They were shown the school Of
mines. the Kanyon lake and other
places of local attraction. They were
wined and dined at the Hotel Harvey
and took their departure for Deadwood
on the morning Of the 18th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ONCE at Rapid City, $. d., |

NIIW IIIV NV rNWTIV NTNF' = Hf0
July 10, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make hnal proof In support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
the Circuit Court in aud for Custer County, $.
d., at Custer City, $. d., on August %, 1897, viz
FRANK q. BURTON, II. T.. NO. 1897,
for the Ma SWi4, SEA NWH Sec. 1, and NEl4
SEA See. 9, Twp. q south, range 4 east, b. II. Nj.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
SAID land, viz:
Isaac Cooper, OF Pringle, $. D.; William G,
Fenwick, of pringle, $. D.; Chester ii. Ilender
son, OF Custer, 5. d.; Albert NJ. Willard, OF
Custer, ), ID.
+. ID. RALPH, Register.
First publication, july II, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
SUMMONS

state of South Dakota, County Of Custer. In
Circuit Court, seventh Judicial Circuit.
William {. FenWich, Plaintiff,
vs..
Rachel f. Fenwick, Defendant.
The state of South Dakota sends Greeting
To the above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned ana required TO
answer the complaint in this action, which will
be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court within and for said Custer County, at the
Court House, Ia Custer city, South Dakota, and
to serve n copy of your answer on the subscriber
at has office in the town Of Custer City. South
Dakota. within thirty days after the service Of
This summons. exclusive of the day of service.
If Won fail to answer the complaint within that
time, the plaintiff will apply TO the Court for the
relief demanded In the complaint, besides costs.
dated at Custer, South Dakota, this 2Sth day
of June. A. d.. 1897.
A. r. FEAY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
First publication, July 3, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

FRANZ Stewart departed for Pine
Ridge agency Thursday evening to
attend the investigation with regard
to the stock that has been held for the
penalty. 1t is for the agent to show
cause why he has broken down an old
established precedent.-Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
For over Fifty ears

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for DiarrhGa. Is pleasant to
the taste, Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. It's value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup, and take no other kind.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

The executive committee ofthe West
ern South Dakota Stockgrowers associa.
ton held its meeting at Hotel Harvey
in this city on Monday. The appoint
ment of stock inspectors for Omaha,
Chicago, Denver and Kansas City for
this year and the discussion Of the dis
position of funds realized from the sale
of unclaimed strays took up most Of the
attention Of the committee at this meet
ine.-B. Ii. Union.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

tnStef County.
The First National Bank of
Custer City, state Of South
Dakota, aCorporti0n duly or
ganiZed and existing under
and by virtue OF the laws Of
the United States,
Henry A. Albien, Clara Al
bien aud Custer County, State
of South Dakota, q Municipal
Corporation duly organized
and existing. under and by
virtue of the laws OF the State
of South Dakota,
Notice Is hereby ai.eu that by virtue OF a
Judgment OF Foreclosure ard Sale I'm the above
entitled action on the Path day of June, A. ID.
1897, and an execution issued upon said judg-
ment, the subscriber, Frank Walsh, Sheriff Of
Custer County, South Dakota, for that purpose
appointed, Viii sell az public auction at the front
door of the Court House in the town Of Custer
City, County Of Custer, South Dakota. on Tues
day, August 18th, 1897, at the hour of one O'Clock
in the afternoon of that day, the real estate and
mOrtgaged premises situate in the town of Cns-
ter city, IN the County OF Custer, South Dakota,
and directed in said Judgment and execution to
be sold, and therein described as follows.
That certain. piece or parcel of land situate,
lying, and being in the town of Custer City,
Custer County, South Dakota. described as fol
lows, tO-wit: The West Twenty-Seven and one
half (27Rl feet Of lot Number one q, in Block
Number one q in the town Of Custer City, state
Of south Dakota, as is more fully shown uuln
the official plat OF said town, III file and recorded
III the ONCE OF Register OF Deeds IN ana for
Custer County, state of South Dakota. The said
lot or parcel of land being more particularly de-
Scribed by metes and bounds, as follows, tO-wIt:
Commencing at a point ut the southwest corner
OF said lot lumber one a., iii block unbc one
| "a, thence running Ia AN easterly direction
! along the south line Of said lot q distance of
twcuty-Seveu and Onc-half (27ia) feet, thence
northerly on a line parallel with west side of
said lot, a distance of oIe hundred and fifty
$50 feet to north line of said lot, thence west
erly along north line of said lot and parallel
with south side of same, Il distance Of twenty
seven and 0ne-iaH (27ia) feet 10 the northwest
corner Of said lot, thence southerly along west
side of said lot, a distance of one hundred and
fifty $50 feet to point of beginning, constituting
a tract or parcel of ground and land twenty
seyen and 0ne-half era feet wide by one hun,
dred and nifty 400 feet long. together will III
buildings and improvements Of every descrip
ton thereon situated and thereunto belonging
and III aBywise appcrtatning or so much thereof
as may be suite lent to satisfy said iudgment and
costs, amounting in all to Six Thousand One
Hundred and Twenty-four Dollars and Ten
Cents 1851 i0), with interest thereon from the
date OF said Judgment, and all ~accruing costs Of
sale.
Dated at Custer City, South Dakota, July ist
1897.
FRANK WALSH,
Sheriff of Custer County, y. ID.
WOOD & PORTER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
FIRST publication, july 8, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

j. G. Richer returned Sunday from
Denver, where he represented the state
at the International Mining Congress,
he being the only n who attended
from the Hills. ie says it was a very
important gathering, having about one
thousand delegates in attendance from
many states in the Union. This Min
ing Congress memorialized congress
asking for the establishment of the
office Of commissioner Of mining. and
also for a government assay Office in
every state in which there arc minerals,
at which assaying shall be done free.
Mr.. Richer is a member Of the pern,a-
nent executive committee, and DR.. Nc
Gillycuddy was made vice.president
from this state. Mr.. Richer was very
much delighted with Denver and Of the
cordial manner in which they were
treated.-Hot Springs Star.
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Tntal.

iOlttl'''''''
The committee recommends that no proxies
he allowed at said convention, and that the
delegates and alternates from each county,
present in the circuit convention, be permitted
10 east the entire vote of their county at snch
convention. The committee further recon-
mends that the several county conventions for
the selection of delegates and alternates TO the
circuit convention be held on August q, 1897.
and that the primaries therefor be held on
August II, 1897.
Dated at Rapid City, s. d., this 10Th day Of
July, 1897.
BY order Of the Republican Judicial Commit
tee of said circuit.
CHARLES W. BROWN, Chairman.
JOSEPH b. GossAGE, Secretary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
S. l.. CAPLE, Co, Auditor
CUSTER CRY, S. d., July 10, 1897

CUSTER CRY, S. d., July 10, 1897,
8 O'Clock a. m.
Board in session pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present, all the members OF the board
and county auditor.
On motion, a proposition to accept
Sl35. 80 for bond No. II, drawn for SIS,
war accepted, and bond ordered paid.
Upon affidavit of James Hartgering, it
appears that he was in the year 1893
enormously assessed $4,000 in excess
of his property, and also that by law, by
reason Of tree culture, the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter Of Sec
ton %, township 2, range 8, is exempt
from taxation for the years 1894, 1898,
1896, and the auditor is hereby instruct
ed to make the above corrections upon
the tax lists.
On motion, the following bills were
allowed on county general fund.
William IL. Palmer, Jr., for as
sessing Custer county ......"...S 422 90
S. l.. Caple, salary per quarter as
Z49 81
&. +. Smith, salary per quarter
as county judge"."""".".".". % 90
II. o. Biasier, salary per quarter
as county attorney ...".".".... 23l 50
Eta NJ. Drew, salary per quar-
ter as county superintendent" l66 OF
Roy G. Greisen, jury fees"...." 2 10
James Michigan, for labor~,..." 80 %
Henderson & Russell, 70. labor. IL 80
A. Il. Feay, referee BILL. $500" 70 90
Royal Johnson, house rent for
county poor ..................... - 90
ID. w. Webster. supplies ........... 1 so
Jas. Clark. for wood ........... SO 90
Fred Heidepriem, for supplies" 10 10
Ed. l.. Grantham, bill as referee
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10 %
Mrs. S. G. Basford, for keeping
and caring for county poor..." 1872 90
DR.. Il. w. CaIkins, services as
coroner ..".." '..... . '......'." 10 w
Geo. ID. Barnard Il Co., blank
books. etc..................... ... ca IS
J. +. Kelley, for blanks.""...... 2 10
Carter Publishing Co, session
laws and tax book. ....."-.. 3 80
Jos. Kubler, advertising and
sta~tionary".". ......... ..."."" 10 oo
Brown & Saenger, stationary. 53
Educator supply Co., stationary 10
Perkins Bros. Co, stationary
and snpplies.".".""".""...."" "a 20
Owen Blank iiouse".".".""".." %
On motion, board adjourned to meet
at 8 o'clock a. m. on July II, 1897.
Il. A. HOPKINS, Chairman,
Attest
S. L. CApLE, Co. Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

Samuel Allerton. Of Chicago, accom-
panied by II. Ii. Porter and son, have
arrived in Custer. Mr.. Porter is
president of the Chicago and Eastern
railroad. Mr.. Allerton is one of the
heaviest stockholders in the Golden
Reward company of Deadwood. The
party are combining business and
pleasure, and as they have a special car
they are not required to be in a hurry
but take their time, investigating the
mines, and visiting the different points
of interest, until the hot term in the east
has past.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

EESMh|


Passenger 2o2 going Fast leaves Custer at $50
p. m. makes connections at Lincoln and Omaha
FOR Chicago, New York, st. Louis, Kansas City,
st. Joe and Atchison, and all points East, and at
Edgemont for Billings and all points West. Also
connects with trains at Aurora for Denver and
all point South.
Accommodation tram 20i going East leaves
Custer at $40 y. M, arrives Rt Edgcmont at 6:51.
Passenger 20l going North leaves Custer at 0:36
q. m, makes connection for Spearfish. Lead
City, Whitewood and Rapid City; also 2O3, ac.
commodation, leaves Custer at 9:36 a. IN. for
Deadwood and west.
For further particulars enquire Of
s. f. ELLIOTT. Agent.
Or write ). Francis, Gen. Pass'r 4 Ticket Agt
Is. & NJ. Ry, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
J. W. KESDALL, Pastor.
~BAPTrST.--Rev. f. T. Drewc

B~APTtST.-Rev. r. T. Drewctt will preach ey-
cry sunday morning at II, and evening az 90
at3 Senior B. Y. p. q. at GAS. Il. Y. J.. u.
PRAYER meeting at 7;S0 on TUESDAY evening.
Regular weekly prayer meeting on ThIlrSday
evening at 1880. All are very cordially IN
yitp1.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
Postomce Hours.

once open from 7:I5 a. m. 10 1880 p. m.
SUNDAY AZ to Q rs a. M, and one hour aiteT
arrivi Of morning mani, except during chnFch
s"IviccS.
Mail going north closes at 9:l5 q. M. South 6
nm. Baskerville, 0 n. III, on Tuesday and Satur-
BERTHA WOOD, T. NJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
Time Table Pacific Short Line at
O'Neil. Neb.

Passenger leaves at 1910 a. IN. aud arrives at
$50 y. m. Daily, except Sunday.
Through connections both ways with Black
Hills train. by taking this line you can 20 To
Sioux City and return the same day. Connec-
EOns made with all trains for the east and for
SOuth Dakota. Buy local tickets TO O'Netl.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
Notice to Stockholders OF the Black Hills
Water & Mining Co.

The annual meeting for the election
of FIVE directors, and transaction of gen.
eral business, will take place between
the hours Of and 4 O'Clock p. M, at
Custer, South Dakota, On Tuesday, Au-
gust 3rd, 1897.
SAMUEL SCOTT,
Vice President.
H.. M. HEALY.
Spc'y and Treasurer
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24
Sec'y and Treasurer.
Republican Judicial Convention.

The republicans of the Seventh Judicial Cir
cult of South Dakota will meet In delegate con-
yention at the Circuit Court room In Custer City,
In said circuit on Saturday, August %, 1897, at
eleven O'Clock a. m, for the purpose or nominal
ing q candidate for the office of Circuit Judge of
said Seventh Judicial Circuit, and for the
transaction of such other business as may prop
representation will he one delegate for each
thirty-tive votes, or major fraction thereof, cast
for Hon. A. o. Ringsrud for governor at the
general election in 1896. in the counties of PEN
nington, Custer and Fan River, and one delegate
for the unorganiZed county Of Ziebach; and the
several counties of the circuit Will be entitled to
delegates as follows;
nsa. 90
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

Harris Franklin, Of Deadwood. has
recently purchased what is known as
the Montana ranch. situated in the
southeast corner Of Montana, and ex-
tending into Utah and Wyoming, This
purchase includes twenty thousand head
Of cattle belonging to the Continental
Land and Cattle company, composed Of
st. Louis and Dallas capitalists. This is
set down as The largest cattle sale that
has occurred in the west in the last
twelve years. The price paid was S25
per head.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-24

Rev. G. G.. Ware has been entertain
ing a party of friends on his ranch be
low Rapid. The party engaged in target
practice and the reverend gentlemen
fired at the target in good faith with a
shot gun, and his daughter who was
standing in another direction from the
range Of the gun received a part of the
contents of the gun in her neck, with no
serious damage, however, except to the
nerves of the party in general. When
preachers fire shot guns and women
throw rocks their friends should go into
hiding keystone Miner.
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METHODIST.

services each sunday
~ II a. m. and 1880 y. m. sunday school at 10
a, m. Junior League Sunday afternoon nj 80
o'clock. Prayer meeting, Thursday evening
at 1850. You are cordially Invited 70 these
xpryippa-