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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
A Brutal Murder.

Thc murder of Mrs. l.. p. Stone at her
home in Deadwood, between the hours
CT 4 and 8 o'clock on Saturday morning
last, surpassed in its dastardly and
fiendish character the most brutal
criminal act known to the history Of the
Black Hills. The victim to the knife Of
the unknown assassin was a highly
respected lady, who had long resided in
D~eadwood, where she had been engaged
for years in conducting n restaurant.
and without a shadow of provocation,
20 far as known, the vile assassin, sup.
posedly for the purpose of robbery,
entered her bed chamber, and while
she was asleep and unconscious OF
pending danger, delivered the deadly
blow which blotted out her life. and
brought unspeakable sorrow upon a
devoted husband and an affectionate
daughter, and ~desolation and distress 10
a cheerful and happy home.
Circumstances seem to point TO
Charles Brown, a colored man. who had
formerly been in Mrs. Stones employ
as a cook in the restaurant, as the per
petrator OF the henious crime. as he Is
known to have been in the kitchen oil
the restaurant at O late hour drinking
beer with the present negro cook, and
drinking and gambling in certain dis.
reputable dives during the greater part
of the night, ard that he did not leave
for his home in W~hitewood until some.
time after daylight on the following
morning. II is believed that the present
negro cook, Crawford, and a dishwasner,
who were both placed under arrest,
know much more about the circum-
stances connected with the crime than
they are willing to divulge.
1t was evident from the disordered
condition Of the room in which the
murder was committed that the muir
derer was bent on plumber. A gold
watch, and jewelry of some value is
known to have been taken. As soon as
the circumstances connected with the
crime became known to the authorities,
officers left in pursuit of the suspected
parties, Brown, and a boy named
Walker, who came with Brown, and
also returned with him to Wildwood.
The officers returned with their prison.
ers at about IL o'clock, and we're met by
a large number of the citizens, many of
whom were greatly excited over the
murder, and were clamorous for the
hanging Of the prisoners without wait
ing for the formility of a trial. but by
the resolution and 6rmness displayed
by the officers, aided by the presenta-
ton Of ugly looking revolvers, which
confronted the mob at full cock, they
were enabled to land their prisoners in
jail, where they await u fair and i'm.
partial trial upon the grave charge pre-
ferred against them. The evidence
against the suspected parties was not
sufficiently conclusive to justify the
jury in bringing in a decision
other than that the deed was committed
by unknown parties. The officers are
busily engaged in following up every,
clue that may lead to the conviction OF
the parties who are responsible for the
commission of the dastardly deed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The supper and entertainment to be
given at Garlock's opera house on next
Monday evening, by the ladies' of the
Order of the Eastern Star, promises to
be a record breaker in the measure OF
its entertaining and enjoyable features.
Music, both vocal and instrumental, and
Of the order that charms the ear and
stirs the soul, will be q pleasing feature
Rotations, declarations and pretty
female talk will be both interesting and
instructive, q funny farce win greatly
amuse you, and the daintiest and mos,
toothsome yiands will soothe and com
fort you. You are invited to come, and
you'll miss it fyou don't.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

William Tarrant of this place, and
James Angus of Hill City. both Of whom
are pioneers, and practical miners and
prospectors of the southern Hills, took
the train On Tuesday evening, their
destination being the celebrated Koote.
mai river in British Columbia, where
they go in quest Of the golden treasures
Of Mother earth, which are said to be so
abundant in that remote region. While
there would seem to be no good reason
why these old timers should leays this
golden region when the bud of mining
premise is 30 surely and rapidly ex-
banding. with every assurance Of bloom.
ing forth in the early hence into the full
flower of perfect success, to risk the
remote chances in . region of which
they have only q knowledge based on
hearsay, IL IL nevertheless the ardent
wish Of their nero friends that the
tickle dame may smile upon them, and
that they may soon return TO the rich.
est one hundyed miles, etc., with gold to
throw at the birds, or burn, ad lib
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The excursion to the Hills contem,
plated by the teachers OF tho eastern
part Of the state, of which mention wal
made in a recent issue Of this paper, has
now been definitely planned. The ex'
cursion will be under the charge Of
George Schlosser. and the date fixed
upon for starting from their respective
homes is June 2lst, and the party will
leave Sioux City on the 22nd. They
will come in oyer the Norwestern road
which has granted a one fare rate for
round trip.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
Billiards. Horehound Syrup.

We guarantee this to be the best
Cough Syrup manufactured ~ 'hc whole
wide wonu. lnis is saying q great
deal, but it is true. For Consumption,
Coughs, Colds, Sore Threats, Sore Chest,
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma. Group,
Whooping Cough and all diseases Of the
Throat and Lungs, We positively guarsn-
tee Billiards. Horehound Syrup to be
without an equal on the whole face of
the globe. In support of this statement
we refer to every individual who has
sver used 1t. and to every druggist who
has ever sold it. Such evidence is in
disputable. Price % and so cents. Sold
ut Jones K Co.'S drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
NOTICE.

Whereas. Arne Arneson and Annie Arneson,
his wife, did on the sih day of April, 1889, mort
gage TO the Western Dakota Loan and Trust
Company, TO secure a certain note given by said
Arne Arneson. the Southeast Quarter OF Section
Nineteen 40, Township Six () South, OF Range
Six (6) East OF Black Hills Meridian, containing
100 acres, in Custer County, then Territory OF
Dakota, now State OF South Dakota; which
mortgage was duly recorded in the Office OF the
Register OF Deeds of said Custer County, in Book
3 OF Mortgages, on page 200, and which mort
gage was thereafter duly assigned TO Elizabeth
!. Scott, as VIII appear by assignment Of record
Aud whereas default exists and there is now
due on said note and mortgage the sum OF
s257.06, besides the sum OF 500 J Tor taxes nsces-
sarily paid, and the further sum Of $40 attorneys
fees, allowed by law.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given that
the said mortgage will he foreclosed by the sale
OF the above described premises on the 9TH day
Of July, 1897, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon, at the
front door OF the Court House, at Custer City, In
the County of Custer, State of South Dakota, 10
satisfy the amount due, including all fees and
costs OF sale.
Dated, May 18th, 1887.
FRANK WALSH,
Sheriff OF Custer Coun1y, So. Oak.
EDWIN VAN CIsE,
Attorney for Assignee.
First publication, May %, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The Deadwood Pioneer-Times says
"Complaint has been made to The Off
Gals that a number of the saloons did
not close their back doors Sunday and
Sunday night. Residents of Forest Hill
say that streams Of men passed in and
out Of the back doors. The commits
sioners say that if complaints are made
again they will revoke the licenses of
the offenders and insist on a strict OBJ.
OF the law by all. So long as
the Sunday closing is observed they are
disposed to overlook the matter of
chairs, blinds and games and give the
saloon men an opportunity to play
even"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

LhC h,G.i@~nn O,Gi .-....
L. +. Hall was a Wednesday arrival
in this place from Rapid City.
W. A. Preston was an arrival in the
city on Saturday from Omaha.
J. +. Denver was a guest at the Klee-
mann on Saturday from Chicago.
II. NJ. Stearns had business in the
city on Saturday from Deadwood.
A. T. Galloway was a guest from
Omaha at the Kleemann on Monday.
c. II. Rohman was quartered at tho
Kleemann on Wednesday from Chi
cago.
III. c. Clason and wife Of Otis, 8. d.
were guests at the Vienna on Wednes-
day.
S. Preston and wife, Of Alliance, Neb.,
had rooms at the Kleemann on We'd
nesday.
b. r. Wood spend q portion of the
week at Rapid City, looking after legal
business.
w. B. Hal, of Sheridan, was among
the transient visitors in the city on
Wednesday.
S. c. Hedger, ofAberdeen, was among
the transient guests ct the Kleemann
on Thursday.
w, n. Mayberry was a prominent ar
rival in the city on Wednesday from
Boston, Mass.
II. c. Haskell, representing a st. Joe
wholesale house. was doing business in
the city on Monday.
Louis Goldsmith, the st. Louis trav.
eler, was soliciting orders among tho
Custer merchants on Monday.
Miss Ethel Green came in Monday
from Keystone for a few days visit with
her sister, Mrs. c. w. Hungerford, of
this place,
Mrs J. n. Fitch and little daughter
Gladys, departed for New York on the
Sunday evening passenger. for an ex-
tended visit with relatives.
J. II. Beebe, the rustling represent
alive Of the Omaha Evening Bee, was in
the city on Monday, laboring in the
interest of that great daily newspaper.
j. F. Edmonds, the we'll known Dead
wood insurance man, was in the city on
Saturday adjusting the loss on the
Richardson residence, recently destroy
ed by fire in this place.
w. N. Smith, foreman of the Black
Hills Telephone linemen, came in Sum
day from Wind Cave, where he put in a
new telephone, and started up the line
on Monday for repair work between
this place and Deadwood, from which
place he journeys OF TO Sundance.
Miss Eta Drew, Co. Supt. of schools,
and sister Maude. returned the latter
part of last week from a few days visit
with friends at Rapid City, Sturgis and
Deadwood. They were accompanied
upon their return by their little cousin
Lizzie Wilson of Sturgis, who will visit
with them until the latter part Of June.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22


In the Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial
Circuit of the State Of South Dakota, within
and for Custer County.
Theresa Peters, Plaintiff,
VS.. tSuIntn0lS,
Albert NJ. Peters, Defendant.
The State OF South Dakota Sends Greeting
To the above named Defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required 10
answer the complaint OF the above named
plaintiff, which viii be filed In the Office of the
Clerk OF the Circuit Court of Custer Comfy,
South Dakota. at the Court House In Custer
City, and to serve a copy OF your answer upon
the subscribers at their Office on Deadwood
street In the City of Deadwood, Lawrence Coun-
", State of Sonth Dakota, within thirty (30) days
after the service Of this summon on You, en-
elusive Of the day Of service; and, II you fall 10
answer the complaint within that time, the
plaintiff will apply TO the Court for the relief la
said complaint demanded.
Dated at Deadwood, South Dakota, this 2Sth
day OF April, 1897.
FRAWLEY a. LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
To the above named Defendant:
Take notice that the plaintiffs complaint in
this action was, on the 3rd day Of May, 1887,
filed la the Office of the Clerk of the above named
Court, at Custet City. I'm said tounty and STATE,
fRAWLEI & LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication, May 8, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The 10th annual reunion of the Sol.
diers and Sailors will be held al Belle
Fourche June %, "a and 20, a. the
elaborate arrangements now being made
for the event, is sufficient warrant for
the success, and highly enjoyable char
meter of the occasion. The people OF
Belle Fourche are doing everything
possible to provide entertainment for
the veterans, and the event is being
looked forward to with more than or
binary interest. A very large attend.
ance is confidently anticipated. Among
the speakers announced are Geo. i.
Hair, Of Belle Fourche; Major Andsr
son Of Hot Syringe; Mrs. Russell o.
Lead Rev. Skaggs of Spearish Col
Clough, Deadwood Col. Kelly and pos.
sibly General Clarkson. Free tents and
rations to all veterans and their families
Railroad rates, n fare for the round
trip.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The second regular meeting of the
Fortnightiy Club, held at the Congre-
eationsl church on Monday night was
we'll attended, and much interest was
manifested in the exercises, which were
both interesting and entertaining. The
club is in a very fourishing condition,
and there are valid reasons for the
belief that it has come to stay. The
next meeting occurs on Monday even.
ing, June eth, when the adyisabily of a
change in the place Of meeting will be
considered.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
For Over Fifty Y 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 soothea
the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrh9a. Is pleasant to
the taste. Sold by Druggists In every
part Of the World. Twenty-Five cents q
bottle. It's value is i~ncalculable. 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, 1897-05-22
SUMMONS.

In the Circuit Court, Of the Seventh Judicial
Circuit Of the state Of South Dakota, within
and for Custer County.
Gustaava Ojala, Plaintiff,
W. SSummOnA.
Matthew Ojala, Defendant.
The State Of south Dakota sends Greeting
To the above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required q
answer the complaint Of the above named
plaintiff, which win DO hled IN the once OF the
Clerk Of the above named Court nc the Court
House In the City Of Custer City, Custer County,
South Dakota. n 70 serve a copy of your
answer upon the subscribers at their ONCE on
Deadw0od street. In the City Of Deadwood,
Lawrence County, South Dakota. within thirty
days after the service Of this summons upon
you. exclusive CT the day Of such service; and II
you tail 70 answer the complaint OF tho plaintiff
within that time, the plaintiff wi. apply to the
Court for the relief tn said complaint do.
Dated st Deadwood. Lawrence County, South
Dakota, this 18th day Of April, 1850.
FRAWLEY 3 LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication, May 8, 1891.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
Notice Of Application for Permit to Sell
IntoxicatinR Llquors.

Notice Of Application for Permit to Sell
Interesting Liquors.
Notice il hereby given, that George
Rayer has this day filed in my office an
application for a permit to sell intoxi-
eating liquors at retail at his place of
business north side Custer Avenue, be-
tween 9Th and 9th Streets. in the Third
District. OF the Town Of Custer City,
County Of Custer, and State of South
Dakota, and that said application will be
heard by the Board of Trustees in said
town on the fret day of June, 1897, at 8
o'clock p. M, at the office of the Town
Clerk, at which time any person or per-
sons may appear before said corporate
authorities and give any reason why
such license should not be received or
permit granted TO sell intoxicating
liquors at retail.
Dated, Custer City, s. d., May 10. 1897.
+. j. V. RUTKowsKI,
Town Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
Notice Of Application for Permit to Sell
intoxicating Liouorv.

Notice is hereby given. that James "A.
Ulton has this day filed in my Office an
application for . permit to sell intoxi.
eating liquors at retail at his place Of
business on Sixth street, between Wash
ington street and Custer Avenue, in the
Fourth District, Of the Town OF Custer
City, County of Custer, and State of
of said town, on the First day Of June,
1897. at 8 O'Clock p. M. at the ONCE Of
the Town Clerk, ct which time any per.
son or persons may appear before said
corporate authorities and give any rea-
son why such license should not be re-,
ceived or permit granted 70 sell intoxi-
cati.g liquors 1T retail.
Dated, Custer City. 8. D., May 20, 1897.
+. j. ". RuTKowsEI.
Town Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The body of William Lewis, a rancher
living on the reservation, who was out
in the severe snow storm Of
Thanksgiving day with q bunch of
sheep, and did not return, was recently
found on North Buzzarj gulch, only a
short distance from his ranch. The
body was in a remarkable state OF
preservation, and showed no evidence
Of having been disturbed, except that a
portion Of the flesh had been picked
from his left hand by the buzzards. The
body was shipped to Iowa for interment
by the side Of relatives.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
Notlce.

To the School Boards of Commissioner
districts Nos. 2 and 3.
GENTLEMEN Pursuant TO the laws OF
1897, you are hereby requested to meet
the school boards of the various school
districts Of tine End and Sri commits
sioner districts at a meeting hereby
called to be held at Custer, in the court
house, on the 25th day of May, 1897, at
2 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of &C.
l%ecting two members Of the County
Board Of Education for the End and 3rd
commissioner districts Of Custer county,
South Dakota.
Dated May 18th. 1897.
se, eta NJ. DREW.
County Supt. of Schools
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

The Keystone Miner, in its issue OF
last week says:
1t is reported that a rich strike has
been made in the tunnel at Demereau
mountain, near Pringle. The face 81
the tunnel is said to glisten with ore
which assays as high as 500 gold.
This is another case Of going away
from home to get the news, to which VIC
would not seriously object if it were
true but while the prospect for such g
strike in the early future is most flatter
ing, the Miners mention is manifestly
too previous, the glittsring strike, as yet
being only anticipated.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup Sangui-
naria

The true principal for the cure OF
Throat and Lung diseases, is a our me.
This you have in DR.. Daniels
Compound Syrup sanguinaria. 1t ID
pleasant to take. Never disappoints,
The first dose relieves. 1t gives sure
and speedy cure. Sold at A. j. Jones &
Co.'S drug store. Custer, s. d.
If your druggist does not keep it, Q
large bottle will be sent, express paid
on receipt Of the price-50 cts.
DAKOTA MEDICINE CO.,
Mitchell, y. g.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

will be provided. k-euesAmvA.o u.
strawberry ice cream and cake will be
served, at 10 cents. Everybody has q
cordial invitation to be present. Come
out and hear our literary program
rendered and help US to enjoy a good
social time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, l..
County OF Custer. ~
To John ShafeT:
You are hereby notified that ! have expended
Three Hundred Dollars, in labor and improve
ments, upon the Aston Lode Claim, situated IN
Custer County, South Dakota, about 4 mile
noriherly from Little Sqaaw Greek, at the
Spokane Mine Camp, and adjoiuing said
Spokane mine, for the years 1894, 1885 and 1896,
to-wit: One Hundred Dollars for each and
every one. of sand years. as win appear by ani
davit fled january 10th, 1897, In the Office OF the
Register OF Deeds OF said Custer County, In or
der 10 hold said claim under the provisions OF
Section 1924, Revised Statutes of the United
states, being the amount required 10 hold the
same for the years ending December 3ist, 1894,
1895 and 1886. respectively. And If within nine.
~ days from the service Of this notice on you,
or by its publication. you fail or refuse to con-
tribute your proportion Of such expenditure as
a c0-owner. po-wit: The sum OF S3S.33 for each
Of said years., 1894, 1896 and 1896. your interest
In said claim will become the property Of the
subscriber under SECTION 23aa. Of said Statutes.
Dated january 10th, 1897.
FRANCIS NJ. cox.
First publication, Jan. %, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
A Sound Liver Makes a W ell Man.

Are you Bilious, Constipated or
troubled with Jaundice, Sick Headache,
Bad Taste in Mouth, Foul Breath, Coated
Tongue. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Hot
Dry Skin, Pain in Back and between the
Shoulders, Chills and Fever, &c. 1fyou
have any o fthese symptoms, your Liver
is out of order. and your blood is slowly
being poisoned, because your Liver does
not net promptly. Herbine will cure
any disorder Of the Liver, Stomach or
Bowels. 1t has no equal as q Liver
Medicine. Price rs cents. Free trial
bottle at A. j. Jones & Co.'S drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22

In the Circuit Court OF the Seventh judicial
Circuit Of the State Of South Dakota, within
and for Custer County.
Minnie Souers PitiEtih,
VS.. Summons
Harold Souers,
Defendant.
The State OF South Dakota sends Greeting
To the above named Defendant.
foH are iiereby summoned and required 20
the complaint of the above named
plaintiff, a copy Of which is herewith served
upon you, and TO serve "A copy OF your answer
uoon the subscribers al their Office on Dead
wood street, In the City OF Deadwood, Lawrence
County, south Dakota, within thirty days after
the service Of this summons upon you; and, n
you tail TO answer the complaint Of the above
named plaintiff within that time, the plaintln
VIII apply TO the Court for the relief IN said rom.
plant demanded.
Dated AT Deadwood, Lawrence County, South
Dakota, this 9th day of March, 1897.
FRAWIEY & LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
To the Defendant above named:
TAKE notice that the plaintiffs complaint In
this action was, on the 2nd day OF April, 1887,
hied IN the ONCE OF the Clerk OF Circuit Court Of
Crster County, South Dakota, at Custer City, IN
said county and state.
FRAWLEY & LAFFEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
First publication, Aprii II, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
County Of Custer. 81.
To John IL. Buyers. and Sylvester Judd. ms
GrantOr
YOU are hereby notified that there was ex
pended One Hundred Dollars. Ia labor aud Inn
provenents, upon the Grubstake lode, situated
IN Custer County, y. D., about "a mile northcrly
from Little Squaw Creek, and at the Spokane
Mine Camp, and adjoining said Spokane mine
ny the subscriber, and other owners, except the
aboyer named, as will appear By afidavft flied
January 18TH, 1897, in the office Of the Register
OF Deeds oil said county, In order 10 hold said
premises under the provisions OF Section 232i
Revised Statutes of the United States, being the
amount required to hold the same for the year
ending December 3ist, 1897. And II within
ninety days from the service Of this notice on
you or its publication, YOU fail or refuse TO con
tribute your proportion OF such expenditure rs
own to-wit: the sun OF Twenty-Five Dol.
lars, expended on your interest by me as 60.
owner, your interest I'm said claim win become
the property OF the subscriber under section
1924, OF said Statutes.
Dated January 18th, 1897.
FRANCIS NJ. cox.
First publication, Jan. %, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-05-22
San Francisco and Return for ss4.5o.

On June 90, %, 90 and 3oth, and July
/. 2 and 3, we will have on sale tickets,
good going on above dates and returning
up TO and including August 18th, to San
Francisco and return.
This is a splendid opportunity to visit
the Coast and return via Yellowstone
National Park. You can purchase side
trip at Livingston TO Mammoth Hot
Springs and return for $500. For full
particulars call on S. F. Elliott, Agt., or
address J. Francis, G. P. & T. Agt.,
Omaha. Nsb.