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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

Prof. A. w. S. Rothermel. the expert
mining engineer, who processes the
ability TO locate a lead, lode, vein or
seam Of ore by simply walking over the
surface Of the ground. spent yesterday
at Ragged Top, but did not have the time
to make many observations; and is not
prepared yet to express his opinion
fully concerning the district. lie has
obtained q small interest in the camp,
upon which he says there is q chute OF
ore and he intends to devote more time
there in the future. He has been in
the Black Hills since last spring, put
ting his skill into execution aud says he
has successfully located seventy-three
ore bodies since April, most of his work
being done in the southern Hills. He
claims that his method is the solution OF
a purely scientific problem, and ledger
domain takes no part IN it. He relies
simply upon the aft Unity of gold for gold.
and upon geometrical and arithmetical
reckoning. He says the theory has
been held by most metallurgists that
gold has no affinity for any substance,
but he declares the idea 20 be erroneous.
He has studied the matter out by him
self and he has become so proficient that
he can not only denote the locality Of
an ore body, but can define its extent,
dip and quality, and the best way to
reach it. Slides, faults and breaks in
the formation are no obstacle to him,
0 is a thick covering of snow, so long
as the weather is bright. He is the only
man in the world possessed of the
science, although he is imparting the
knowledge to q son, that 70 may not be
lost. He says that the results of his
work have upset scores Of theories, but
he says it places the prospector in a way
to locate the ore on his claim without
having TO spend the best years of his
life in trying to find it by the old.time
plan.--Pioneer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

Christmas, the holiday ofall holidays,
was this year marked in this place by
the usual gratifying and enjoyable feat
ures which characterize the day in all
christian countries. Appropriate exer-
cises were pleasing features at the var
ious churches, business was compare.
lively suspended and feasting and good
cheer were the rule. AS indicated by
the deserted appearance of the streets,
the day would seem dull and prosy, but
juvenile joy and christmas comfort
reigned supreme in the family circle
without an exception. The pleasures of
the day were supplemented by a dance
in the evening at the opera house, given
under the auspices of the Strauss dane.
ing club which was greatly enjoyed by
those whose delight it is to ":move in the
misty mazes," etc. The day cannot be
otherwise remembered than one Of rare
comfort and exceptional enjoyment.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

Sixty seven of our cattle men met in
council last Monday on the ground
where a sheep ranch had been located
by outside sheep men, but had been va
Gated the day previous, because of the
meeting being appointed for that par
ticular locality. Rules were passed
that those sheep men already here must
not increase their flocks except by nat
ural increase, and shall keeptheir hocks
in prescribed lines; also that large
focks of sheep crossing the range shall
keep section lines.-Oelrichs Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
Comfort to California.

Every Thursday morning, a tourist
sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San
Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Oma-
ha and Lincoln via the Burlington Route.
1t is carpeted upholstered in rattan
has spring seats and backs and is pro-
vided with curtains. bedding. towels
soap, etc. An experienced excursion
conductor and a uniformed Pullman
porter accompany 1t through to the
Pacific Coast.
While neither as extensively finished
nor as fine to look at as q palace sleeper
it is just as good to ride in. Second
class tickets are honoied and the price
of a birth, wide enough and big enough
for two, is only $500.
For a folder giving full particulars
call at the nearest B. & Nj. X. X. ticket
office. Or, write to j. Francis, General
Pass'r Agt., Burlington Route, OMAHA
Nebraska.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
TO the Ladies'.

Mrs. Shankland, the Pioneer Milliner,
desires to inform the ladies OF Custer
and vicinity that in addition to her ele.
CANT stock of fall and winter millinery
and other lines Of ladies and children's
goods, she is now the sole agent in Gus
ter for a large eastern manufacturing
establishment from which she has re.
ceived samples and illustrationsof ladies
and childrens cloaks, capes, jackets and
wraps of all kinds, for which she is
prepared to take orders upon terms that
cannot fail to please her patrons. Salts
faction in style, fit and finish guaranteed.
Call and examine samples and styles
and note prices.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
SaERIFF'S SALE,

CTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
- Custer. In Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial
Circuit.
Custer County, South Dakota,
n Public Corporation, Plaintiff,
VS..
John l.. Scofield and Carcella
b. Scofield, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in the above
entitled action on the 10th day of November. A.
ID. 1856, and an execution issued upon said judy
ment, the subscriber, A. NJ. Willard. Sheriff of
Custer County, State of South Dakota, or his
successor in office, for that purpose appointed,
will sell ut public auction at the front door of
the Court House in the town of Custer City,
County of Custer. and State of South Dakota, on
Saturday, the 3Oth day of January, 1897. at ,
o'clock In the afternoon of that day, the real
estate and mortgaged premises situate in the
County of Custer, and State of South Dakota, and
directed in said judgment and execution to be
sold, and therein described AS follows
The South One half Is - Southwest Quarter
(SW "a. the Southwest Quarter (SW "a Southeast
Southwest Quarter (SW "a of Section Thirty.two
(32), in Township Three (3) South of Range
Seven ~ East, Black Hills Meridian, Dakota,
and containing l6O acres according to the gov
eminent survey, or SO much thereof as may be
sufficient to satisfy said judgment and costs,
amounting in all to Two Hundred Sixteen Dol.
lars and Twenty-three Gents (S2l6. 23), with
interest thereon from the date of said judgment,
and all a~ccruing costs of sale.
Dated at Custer City, South Dakota, December
18th, 1896.
A. NJ. WILLARD,
Sheriff Of Custer County, s. d.
w. E. BENEDICT,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
First publication, December &c, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

Morris Grifis, of Terry. came in the
latter part of last week, and on Tuesday
visited the limestone range west of this
city, where ore has been recently found
bearing a very close resemblance to the
ores Of Ragged Top. He was favorably
impressed with the appearance Of the
ore, judging it from a Ragged Top stand
point, and he departed for Deadwood
on Wednesday with a sack of samples
which he proposed to have thoroughly
tested. AS the samples were all taken
from the surface, it is not expected that
the assays will run high enough to
create a general stampede to the new
Ragged Top
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

For Over FIFTY Y enrS

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 Diarrhea. Is pleasant to
the taste Sold by Druggists in every
part of the World. Twenty. five cents a
bottle. Its 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, 1897-01-02
Notica To Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given, that on Tues
day, January 18th, 1897, between the
hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and A o'clock p.
m, the regular annual meeting of the
stock hoiders of the First National Bank
of Custer City, South Dakota, will be
held at their bank building for the pur-
pose of electing a board of directors for
the ensuing year.
w. +. HANLEY, Cashier.
Custer City, South Dakota, Dec. 18th,
1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

The number of fine days in Custer
during the month Of December was only
limited by the number contained in the
month, every day being as fine in char
acter as could have been desired by the
most fastidious. The Black Hills is IN
equalled in the salubrity Of its climate,
and Custer leads all other Hills points
in this direction.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

A rich gold discovery in any district
ofthe Black Hills has the effect Of slim
ulating prospecting in all districts, and
is therefore far reaching ia its beneficial
results. The strike at Ragged Top set
u prospectors thinking, and their
thinking has led to a feeling of inquiry
as to the probability of the existence of
ores in the limestone formation west of
this place. similar in character to the
ores of that now famous camp. The
average prospector is known to be very
inquisitive under favorable conditions,
and it begins to look as if they we're go
ing to make an effort to solve the i'm
portant problem as already a number of
locations have been made in that un-
developed region, and who can tell but
what we may have a Ragged Top, all
our own, in the neal hence, as a most
pleasing and gratifying result. We
most sincerely hope so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

The dance given under the auspices
Of the Ladies Bimetallic Club of this
city at the opera house on New Years
eve was in all respects a most p%ronounc
ed success. The efforts Of the ladies on
this occasion to make eyery body happy
were highly successful, and among the
large number participating there were
none who failed to enjoy the pleasing
event to the full. The music was su-
perb, the supper f~aultess and every
feature highly satisfactory. All unite
in the strongest commentator of its
general merits. and congratulate the
ladies upon their marked success in its
pleasing presentation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
flnH@SA


Passenger 202 going East leaSes Custer at $40
p. m, makes connections at Lincoln and Omaha
kr 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 train 20i going East leaves
Custer at 2:35 p. m, arrives at Edgemont at 6:l5,
giving parties 2 hours and 20 minutes at Edge
mont to do pushes and take train AZ East same
night.
Passenger 201 going North leaves Custer at 9:S6
A. m, makes connection for Spearfsh, Lead
City, Whitewood and Rapid City; also 2D3, &C.
Deadwood and west.
For further particulars enquire of
s. F. ELLIOTT. Agent.
Or write J. Francis, Gen. Pass'r Il Ticket Agt
B. & NJ. Rs, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup Sangu1-
maria.

DR.. Daniels Compound Syrup Sangu1-
maria.
The true principal for the cure of
Throat and Lung diseases, is a sour me-
dicine. This you have in DR.. Daniels
Compound Syrup sanguinaria. 1t is
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, a
large bottle will be sent, express paid,
on receipt of the price-50 cts.
DAKOTA MEDICINE Co.,
Mitchell, S. S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

{. f. Gates, an expert mining engineer
of Chicago, who has been in the Hills
for the past few days looking over come
Galena ground in the interest ofeastern
parties has gone home, says the Pioneer,
and will make an interesting report up
on the result of his investigations. The
property in question is situated on Pros
pect creek nea Galena, and is owned
Mr.. l. banks, of Chicago, and Mr.. G. T..
Walker of Little Rock, Ark, Mr.. Gates
said that his report would undoubtedly
result in the expenditure of a consider
able sun of money on the property in
the spring, and possibly the building Of
another reduction plant in the Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
Notice.

Notice is here given that a special
communication of Cnster City Lodge
No. 66A. +. 4 A. M. will be held in the
Masonic Hall at Custer city, S. d. Wed.
nesday evening. January, 9th 1897 for
the purpose of work in the E. A. degree.
By erderof the w. NJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
What a Prominent insurance Man Say

What a Prominent Insurance Man Says.
II. NJ. Blossom, senior member of ii.
NJ. Blossom & Co, 2I7 n. Sd ST., st Louis,
writes: l had been left with a very
distressing cough the result ofinfuenza,
which nothing seemed to relieve, until
| took Billiards. H%orehound Syrup. One
bottle completely cured me. l sent one
bottle to my sister who had a severe
cough, and she experienced immediate
relief. l always recommended this
syrup to my friends.
John Cranston 90S Hampshire Street,
Quincy Ills, writes l havo found
Billiards. Horehound Syrup superior to
any other cough medicine have yer
known. 1t never d%isappoints. Price
Is and 80 cents. Free trial bottle at A.
J. jones 4 Co.'S drug store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

other lodges from the east. 1t is ten
feet in thicFne ss and is very uniform in
richness. 1t differs somewhat from the
other lodges, having more of a rusty
ironstained appearance. The whole
body of quartz is very rich. The own
ers are highly pleased and are now
thoroughly satisfied that they have a
permanent and very large body of ore
and are making preparations to improve
the property extensively. Mr.. Graves
goes east in a few days to negotiate for
the purchase of a twenty-stamp mill,
with crusher and concentration. Tie
owners intend to put on a force of men
sinking on the incline shaft and ehut
down the little prospecting mill, as the
arrangements for running it are not in
such shape that 1t can be run in frozen
weather, the water being carried to the
mill in an elevated trough, exposed to
the weather"
NEW MINING COMPANIES.
Articles of incorporation have lately
been filed at the state capital for the
Crown Hill Mining company, of Rapid
City, with q capital stock of $500, 900
~incorporators, S. L. Young, Hiram, O.;
George Fl. Dippo, d. l.. Goldbach, w.
Sample, Chagrin Fall, o.; ]. G. Eddy, A.
Beverage, G. G. Bailey, of Sioux Falls.
Articles of incorporation have been
filed for the Angels Camp Cod Mining
company, with a capital stock of 81 ,OO0.-
600; principal officers Pierre, branch
offices, Cleveland, O. land San Francisco,
Cal; n%corporators, John d. Briggs,
Cleveland, o.; III. NJ. Sternd and L. L
Bjeberg, Pierre, S. D.; p. l. Van Alstyne,
Sandusky, o.; James NJ. Taylor, Oak.
land, Cal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
Churches.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES services: sun
dly 10 a. m. Sunday School; II a. NJ. preaching
services; 7 D. m. Y. +. s. G. r.; s p. m. preach
ing service. Thursday s y. m. Prayer meeting
Come and worship.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
Pnstnmcn HOURS.

ONCE open from 7:i5 a. m. TO so p. m.
SundayS-s:4 AS to . 10 "a. m, ana one lotr AFTER
arrival Of morning mail, except during churcll
services. ~
Mai going north closes at 9:i5 2. m. south 9
n. n. Baskerville, Q n. III. on Tuesday ana oatur-
day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
J. w. Pastor.

BAPTIST.-Rev. r. T. Drewctt will preach ev'
cry Sunday morning at II, and evening at -
SUNDAY school at 10 a. H.. Junior Is. \ J.. y
al 2. Senior h. Y. +. U. at Gas. Is. Y. L. U,
PRAYER mseting at 7:30 on Tuesday evening,
Regular weekly prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at 7:3O. All are very cordially III
vited.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
SUMMONS

CTATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY or
~ Custer, IS. In Circuit Court, Seventh Judi
cial Circuit.
William T.. Cormack, Plaintiff,
VS..
Isabella Cormack, Defendant.
The State of South Dakota, to the above
named Defendant
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in the
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh
Judicial Circuit, in and for the County of Custer,
and State of South Dakota, ana to serve a copy
of your answer 10 the said complaint on the sub
scriber, at my office In Deadwood, Lawrence
County, and State of South Dakota, within
thirty days after the service of this luminous
upon you, exclusive of the day OF such service
and III you fail to answer tile said complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply 10 the Court for the relief de.
manded in the complaint.
Dated October 18th, 1896.
CHAS. T.. DAVIS,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Deadwood, :. ID.
NOTICE:-The defendant above named will
please take notice that the complaint and a copy
In the above entitled action was filed In the
above entitled Court on the 9th day of Noyom.
Der, 1896.
CHAS. +. DAVIS,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication, Nov. IA, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
luminous.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, COUNTY OF
- Custer, IS. In Circuit Court, Seventh Judi
cial Circuit.
Mary 4. Henry, Plaintiff,
VS..
Leron Henry, Defendant.
The state of South Dakota, to the above
named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff In the
above entitled action, which Is filed IN the Office
OF the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the Seventh
Judicial Circuit, In and for the County of Custer,
and State of South Dakota, and TO serve a copy
of your answer TO the said complaint on the sub,
scriber, at my Office in the City of Deadwood,
Lawrence County, and State Of South Dakota,
within thirty days after the service of this sum
mons upon you, exclusive of the day of such
service; and If you fail to answer the complaint
within the times aforesaid, the said plaintiff IN this
action will apply TO the Court for the relief de-
manded In the complaint.
Dated October 18th, 1896.
CHAS. +. DAVIS,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
DeauWoOl. =. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

MISUNDERSTANDING services each sunday
ar ~ m .and 7 40 d. m. Sunday School at 10
a, m. Junior League Sunday afternoon at 80
O'Clock. Prayer meeting, Thursday evening
ut 1880. You are cordially invited 10 ulese
services.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
A GOOD CLEAN UP.

A Black Hills correspondent of the
Omaha Bee submits the following on
cerning the last clean up of the st. Elmo
mill, located eight miles north of this
city: "The cleanup just made Of ten
days run on the st. Elmo property was
the most successful since the mill start
ed. The ore was taken from a new
ledge, just uncovered, coming into the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
Born.

To the wife of T. III. Young in this
sity on Sunday the a7th ult, q baby boy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

.NOT1CE:-The defendant above named will
please take notice that the complaint and copy
In the above entitled action was filed In the
above entitled Court on the 9th day Of Noyem-
Der 1896.
CHAS. T.. DAVIS.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Flrst publication, Nov. II, 1896.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
u EPoRT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF CUSTER CITY,

At Custer City. in the State Of South Dakota, at
the close Of business, December 18th, 1896.
p~ESnITRCES
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, !

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 60
County of Custer, %.
I, W. r. Hanley, Cashier Of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true To the best of my knowledge and
belief. W. i. HANLEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before ne TINS 26th
day OF December, 1896.
7. W. DELICATE,
Notary Public.
C~orrect-Attest:
ID. CARRIGAH.
.TowNNR. IDirectcrs.
L. hLEEMANN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

This valuable mine, located eight
miles north of this city, is still adding
to the worlds wealth by its continued
operation. A nine days run Of the two
stamp (Tremainel mill, completed last
week, resulted in a return of between
80 and go ounces ofgold, which was
brought to this place and shipped to the
mint through the First National bank.
The mine is reported to be looking fine,
with every indication of being one Of
most profitable and permanent among
the gold bonanzas tributary to this
place.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02
SOUTHERN QUEEN.

Mr.. G. w. Robbins. who, in company
with James Demereau and Charles
Ostrom, have a bond on the Southern
Queen COPPER mine at the mouth of
French creek canyon, 10 miles east of
this place, came up from the nine on
Saturday. He reports good progress
being made in the new shaft they are
sinking which has now reached a depth
of 90 feet. 1t is expected they will
reach the contact vein about 6 feet
further down. The ore from the mine,
as found in the old workings, is exceed
ingly high grade, consisting of green
carbonate of copper and copper glance
running from 40 to 20 per cent in metal
lie copper. The cave in the workings
has necessitated the abandonment of
that part Of the mine, and it was deem
cd bes. TO start q new shaft. A good
deal of preliminary work was found
necessary in the way Of repairing cabin
and building road to the mine, which is
now complete and a good easy grade is
found from the mine TO Fairburn, on
the Black Hills branch of the North
western railroad, distant from the camp
seven miles in an easterly direction.
The present object is to mine the ore
and ship to smelter at Omaha or Kansas
City Mr.. Robbins reports that they
are fitted up very comfortably and will
probably continue work on the copper
mines (of which there is a group of six
claims) for the ~coming'year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

While asbestos has become a very inn
portant item of consumption on account
Of the variety Of uses to which it is put,
very little of it, comparatively, is pro-
duced l., the United States. The total
production of this country in 1894 did
not exceed 325 net tons. of a value of
1878 per ton, while our imports from
Canada alone, where it is produced
abundantly. amounted to 1851 net
tons, valued at $3.50, 0S6. Our imports
of mica from Canada in the same year
amounted to SlS6,lS4. Both minerals
abound in the Black Hills. The mica
in the vicinity of Custer City and the
asbestos in nearly every district. On
Silver creek, in the vicinity Of Rockford.
it is found in abundance awaiting capt.
tai to develop it.-Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-01-02

j. +. PILcHLR, Secretar-