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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Born,

In this city on SUNDAY July 4th &c
Mr.. and Mrs. George b. Hitch, a boy.
If Georges description Of the new ar
rival is in harmony with the facts, and
Of course no one doubts that. then the
baby is the closest approach to ~infantile
perfection that we have any knowledge
of. Among the most wonderful perfor.
credited to this 10 pound 4th Of
July kid, is the crying Of Hail Columbia
which it executes with astonishing
patriotic force and effect in four differ.
ent Languages.
The folks are getting along nicely, and
George-well Of course he's a little
shaky yet, but this is his first expert
ence in this role, and bis friends have
hopes of his coming out all right in
time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Stockholders Waking Up.

Edwin Van Cise, one Of the promi-
nent members Of the Deadwood bar,
was in the city Sunday night returning
on Mondays train. Mr.. Van Cise repre-.
sents the English stockholders Of the
Harvey Peak tin company and was here
to see purchasers of tax title to Harvey
Peak tin %company's properties. Pat
Burns, who bought the Burns placer
assigned to him his tax title and receiv-
ed back his money. James Byrne who
holds title to the Winnie ranch, refused
to do so and has been, SO We understand,
plant will be fled 10 restrain the treas
ursr from issuing a deed.
We are glad that, by this movement
we have reused some of the stockholders
out of their lethargy and we do hope
that their waking up may bring about
results which will lead to the resump-
ton Of active work here. Nobody
doubts but what the English stock
| holders are losers in the Harvey tin
mining deal, and here, II is not neces-
sary to re-iterate the "why and "where-
FORE" But, because they have lost at
the hands of sharp manipulators, it is
by no means an absolute certainty that
they cannot recover from the mining
| ground they own here. Among the
prospects there are several which have
gold in the rock. and who knows, but
with proper development, these gold
bearing lodges may produce sufficient
quantities of the precious yellow metal,
not only to reimburse the English
stockholders OF what they have lost, but
return to them also a handsome profit,
from a speculation which at the outset
seemed rather doubtful Of success.
The history of mines and their devel.
ments cites many parallel cases to the
Harvey Peak tin deal, of which the En-.
glish stockholders claim to be victims,
and further shows that in numerous
instances the responsibility was with
the resident managers of the concern
that the mines did not become producers
for which great sums of money had been
paid and advanced for its development.
The loss which the English stockhold
ers have sustained is undoubtedly great,
but is not ~irrsparable, and as they show
by Mr.. Van Cise's action that they in
tend to keep the property. the chances
are very favorable, that, should they de-
eide to resume operations here, their
efforts would be crowned with success,
il Incompetent practical miners are placed
in charge to develop the prospects.-
News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

Fred CAN'T, express messenger and
brakeman on the Spearish line, was
badly crushed at Portland Monday
morning. lie had stepped in between
two coaches to line up the drawheads,
and for some unexplained reason failed
to step aside as the coaches came to-
gether. The result was that the car
platforms squeezed his body into a
space Of three inches. Conductor
Murphy gave the engineer q signal to
go ahead, at the same time throwing
one arm around CAN'T and dragging
him AVA from the wheels. The un.
fortunate man was taken to his home
at Deadwood and given every attention
possible to relieve him from his suffer
I ings. lie is still alive, but the chances
for recovery are against him, rs the
majority Of such accidents prove fatal.
No reason can be given for the neglect
to step out Of danger, as he was wei!
aware Of the fact that the space between
the platforms is only q few inches and
that it was almost sure death to remain
there.-Spearfsh Mail.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

The celebration Of Independence day
at Pringle on Monday was the greatest
event in the history Of that place
People from near and far came in
droyes, Custer being represented by
about sixty persons. Everything that
goes to make up a real, jolly, good Old
fashioned 4th Of July celebration was
on tap, and fun, frolic and pleasing en-
tertainment was loud and uncessing
The races were an interesting feature
and highly pleasing to deyotees Of the
turf. A grand display of fireworks in
the evening, was greatly enjoyed, and
the pleasing exercises ended with dane.
ing which all enjoyed to the full. The
celebration was a gilt edge Success from
start to finish, and Custer might &c
worse than to pattern after it when De
vising plans for her celebration mex.
wear.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Epworth

En- route to the Third international
Conference TO be held at Toronto, July
1913. should purchase tickets via the
Burlington Route, which has been de-
signated the official line. Special sleep
ing and chair cars will be attached to
the Burlington "Vcstibuled Flyer"
leaving Omaha sos p. m. Tuesday, July
l3. Tickets TO Toronto and return at
one fare for the round trip will be on
sale July II, II and l3 and Cf extended
at Toronto) will be good to return until
August 18th. Berths reserved or appli-
cation to any i. q NJ. r. Il agent.
j. Francis, G. =. A., Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
NOTICE.

Whereas, Arne Arneson and Annie Arneson,
his wife, did on the sth day OF April, 1859, mort
gage TO the Western Dakota Loan and Trust
Company, 10 secure a certain note given by said
Arne Arneson, the Southeast Quarter OF Section
Nineteen i19), Township Six () South, OF Range
Six 90 East OF Black Hills Meridian containing
100 acres, In Custer County, then Territory ol
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
5 OF Mortgages, on page 296, and which mort.
gage was thereafter duly assigned TO Elizabeth
j.. Scott, as will appear by assignment OF record
And whereas default exists AMI there Is now
due on said note aud mortgages the sum OF
S257. LOG, besides the sum OF 5000 for taxes neces
sarily paid, and the further sum Of $40 attorneys
fees, allowed by law.
Now, therefore. notice Is hereby given that
the said mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale
Of the above described premises on The 9TH day
Of JAY, 1897. ut 10 o'clock In the forenoon, at the
front door ~ the Court House. at Custer City, In
the County ~ Custer, State Of South Dakota, to
satisfy The amount due, including all fees and
costs OF sale.
Dated, May 18th, 1885,.
FRANK WALSH,
Sheriff OF Custer County, So. Oak.
EDWIN VAH CIsE,
Attorney for Assignee.
First publication, May %, 1887.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
The Fourth Ia Custer.

While it was not expected that there
would be any attempt in the direction
of the celebration of independence day
in this place, it was decided ON We'd
nesday to get up a little amusement FOL
the stay at homes, in addition to the
basket picnic which had been previous.
~ announced by the Baptist ladies'.
Bills were circulated on Friday an
nouncing certain sports for the following
day, and Notwithstanding the brie'
notice given, the town was pretty wei,
filled with people, and the program o.
the day was most faithfully and success
fully carried out. After the close Of the
picnic on the hill, which was a very
pleasant and enjoyable affair, unmarried
by any disagreeable features save
slight rain shower between ~ and
o'clock, the ball game and races were
the competitive attractions, both coming
off at 3 o'clock. The crowd was divided
between the two, the ball game having
the largest number of spectators.
The races were between local horses
unknown to fame, that thus far have
not achieved a reputation as record
breakers, and a full account of thi:
feature is therefore deemed immaterial
but not so with the ball game which
was full Of interest from sta:t 10 finish
The game was between the married anc
single men, and a more holly contested
game was never played upon the Custe,
diamond. The game was remarkable il
many respects. Some of the finest play
known to amateur ball history marked
the occasion. Wonderful catches, more
wonderfully wild throws, long and loft,
batting, wild and weird pitching tina
kept the umpire in a haze Of wonder
ment and clamor of disgust, to analize
rapid and tardy base runners, tn
swiftest and slowest that ever trod tn
diamond, we're q few of the feature
that gave TO the game its remarkable
character. But after all it cannot b
said that the game was not q very prett,
one, and very much over the average @
the ordinary amateur ball organization
of the country.
The teams were tied at the end Of tn
ninth inning, which necessitated a
additional inuing in which the Marie
men fell down and the game was easil
won by the single men, with sever
runs to spare. We are unable to Civ
the score Of the remarkable game i
this weeks issue, the footings havin
not been completed as we 60 to press.
A very enjoyable hop at the oper
house completed the attractions of tn
occasion. which will be associated wit
most pleasing recollections, to be Gale
up, ad lib, for future mental refresf
mant
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
That Vacant Chair.


A telegram from Rapid City to the
eastern press says: THE school of
mines will probably be somewhat him
dered in it work unless the old and tine
new board Of regents come to a speedy
agreement in the selection of a man to
take the place of Prof. F. c. Smith, who
recently resigned from the chair of geo.
logy. President McGillycuddy has rec
commended a man who is especially
adopted to its place by reason Of his
practical experience in mining. The
old board will recognize the presidents
recommendation, but the new board
has q man of is own choice who is said
to be a good geologist, but has had but
little experience in practical mining.
1t is almost a necessity that the pro-
fessor in this chair should understand
mining in the Black Hills. Active
field work will begin the first of August
and 1t 10 absolutely necessary that the
vacancy be filled before that time The
usual field survey work is to be done
this season in the Annie creek district
a map Of which is to be made" The
school uuder the efficient management
of DIR. McGillycuddy and Prof. Smith
has demonstrated its usefulness and il
properly conducted by such competent
men as those mentioned will become
an invaluable factor in the develop
ment of our mineral ~ But
il a radical populist board of regents
use the concern as a political machine
it's utility will be destroyed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.
CUSTER CITY, CUSTER COUNTY, s,
A-.Ll - nlu-

CUSTER CITY, CUSTER COUNTY, :. d., /
April p, 1897.
To the Mining Syndicate, Limited. OF Omaha,
Nebraska, and 10 whom II may concern:
You are hereby notified that tho Argyle
Fullers Earth Company, a corporation duly or
ganiZed under the laws of the State Of South
Dakota, has, by Its duly constituted and acting
officers, expended -Four Hundred Dollars, in
labor and improvements upon the following
described Placer Mining Claims, the same being
the expenditure Of one Hundred Dollan upon
each ofsaid -four claims, tO-wit:
Fdgelnont No. /, Placer Mining Claim,
Edgcmont No. Q, Placer Mining Claim,
Edgcfnont No. G, Placer Mining Claim,
Edgemont No. 7, Placer Mining Claim,
situated in Custer County. South Dakota, about
20 miles southerly from Custer City, the location
certificates. fully describing said claims, being
of record in Placer Location Records of said
Custer County, in Office of Register OF Deeds,
respectively at pages 50, 81, IS and IS, in Book Q,
In order 10 hold said premises under the Pro-
visions Of Section 1924, (and acts amendatory
thereto) Of the Revised Statutes OF the United
States, being the amount required to hold the
said claims tor the year ending December 81,
1896. And If within ninety days after this notice
by publication. you fail or refuse TO contribute
your proportion of said expenditures. as a CO.
owner. your interest in said claims will become
the property of the subscriber, the said Argyle
Fullers Earth Company. under said Section 1924,
Revised Statutes of the Emitted States.
ARGYLE FULLERS EARTH Co.
BY DENIS HENAULT. its President, and
a. II, SMITH, its Secretary.
First publication, April "A, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

Herman Reinbold. the Omaha chem
list, who is investigating the Uranium
property of Mr.. Won Davier, on Anna
creek, returned from the camp Saturday
night and went to Omaha and New York
at which latter place he will enter into
a contract with representatives Of a for.
eign syndicate, who will give a market
for at least $25, 600. 90 worth Of uranium
ore per year. Mr.. Reinbold has q lease
and option on the property He says
the ground looks first-rate, there being
q four foot vein of high grade ore ex-
posed and he has the utmost faith Of
ultimately developing a fine industry
Mr.. Reinbold expected TO stop at the
Southern Hills q few days to investigate
a property said TO contain a valuable de-
post Of walfram. This is a rare metal,
used chiefly in hardening steel in max
ing mining machinery. He was asked
to investigate an alleged deposite of
manacite, a valuable mineral, used on
gas jets, principally, to give a white
light. 1t is worth 81 a pound.-Pioneer
Times.
The Pioneer-Times is probably not
aware Of the fact that Prof. Reinbold
""o VOiu lOpSdtCuIy III bSduNoOu liat
there was nothing in the way of miner
al prospects in this district that was
worthy of his attention, and further
that he was strongly advised TO ignore
the same, but he came nevertheless,
and expressed himself as being more
than pleased with the district, which he
p~ronounces the most interesting and
promising mineral section he has visit
cd in the Hills. He spent some time in
the investigation of our mineral de-
posits, and was so favorably impressed
that he at once determined to revisit
this place in a few weeks for n more
extended examination Of the district,
in which lie became to some extent
financially interested while here. IL
would be interesting to know just when
Deadwood was going to let up.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Lizzie Wins.

The numerous friends Of Miss Lizzie
Walsh in this place, will be pleased 10
learn that she has been successful in
the contest TO represent the city OF
Victor, Colorado, at the Pioneer Jubilee
in Salt Lake City, an extended mention
of which appeared in q recent issue OF
the CHRONICLE. Her majority over her
opponent was 1,540. which indicates the
marked popularity Of that lady in the
community in which she resides.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

There were celebrations and other
celebrations in the Black Hills. Al
D%eadwood, the display made is said to
have been the grandest and most elabor-
ate ever witnessed in the Black Hills,
while at Sturgis, Speartish, Keystone,
IIermota, Pringle, Buffalo Gap and
possibly other places creditable celebra-
tons were held, all of which speaks for
the patriotism of u people and their
fondness for patriotic fun.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
SUM MONS.

state Of South Dakota, County of Custer. In
Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
William c.. Eenwick, Plaintia,
vs..
Rachel 7. Fcnwick, Defendant.
The state of South Dakota sends Greeting.
To the above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required "a
answer the complaint in this action, whicl will
be fled ia the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court within and for said Custer County, at the
Court House, in Custer City. South Dakota, and
TO serve a copy Of your answer on the subscriber
at his office in the town of Custer City, South
Dakota, within thirty days after the service Of
this summons, exclusive of the day of service.
II you fail 10 answer the complaint within that
time. the plaintiff VIII apply 10 the Court for the
relief demanded in the com plant, besides costs.
Dated AZ Custer, South Dakota, this 2sth day
of june, A. ID. 1897.
A. T. FEAY,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
First publication, July 3, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Comfort to California.

Every Thursday morning, a tourist
sleeping car for Salt Lake City, San
Francisco and Los Angeles leaves Oma-
Ina 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 it through to the
Pacific Coast.
While neither as extensively finished
nor as fine TO look at as a palace sleeper,
il 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. Il. 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, 1897-07-10

cult, IS. In the Circuit Court Wlthil ana Tor
| Custer County.
a Public Corporation,
William ii. Hart and Sarah j.
Hart, Defendants.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue Of q
Judgment of Foreclosure and sale In the above
entitled action on the 9TH day OF May, A. ID.
ment, the subscriber, Frank Walsh. Sheriff OF
Custer County, State of South Dakota, for that
purpose appointed, viii sell at public auction az
the front door of the Court House I'm the town
of Custer City, County Of Custer, aud State of
South Dakota, on Saturday, the l4th day of
August, 1897, at 2 O'Clock In the afternoon OF
that day the real estate and mortga ged premises
situate in the County OF Custer, and State OF
South Dakota, and directed In said judgment
and execution 10 be sold, and therein described
as follows:
The South one-half 6 ~ Of Southeast one.
quarter IS. Il. AZ and the South one-half (S. "a
OF Southwest one quarter O.. w. "a OF Section
No. Twenty-eight (2s). In Township No. Five
%, South of Range No. Seven %, East Black
Hills Meridian. containing one Hundred and
sixty tlG) acres, more or less, according
thereof as may be sufficient TO satisfy said judg.
mcnt and costs, amounting I'm all 10 TWO Hun
dred Eighty-iOur Dollars and Fortythree Cents,
with interest thereon from the date Of said iudg.
meni. and all a~ccrulng costs of sale.
Dated Custer City, South Dakota, June Both,
1897.
FRANK WALSH,
Sheriff OF Custer County. =. II,
Il. O. BLASlER,
Plaintiffs Attorney, and States Attorney il
and for Custer County, =. ID.
First publication, july 3, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

The Epworth League win give n
social at the parsonage next Tuesday
evening to which everyone in the coun.
try is INVITED. Trees will be planted in
the lawn, hammocks erected, refresh
ments served and everything done that
can be TO make it pleasant for the
guests. A competent committee has
the matter in charge. Come out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10

State of South Dakota. Seventh Judicial Cir
cult. IS. In the Circuit Court within and for
Custer County.
The First National Bank of
Custer City, State of South
Dakota, a Corportion duly or
ganiZed and existing under
and by virtue Of the laws OF
the United States,
Plaintiff,
Henry A. Albicn, Clara Al
bIen and Custer County, state
Of South Dakota, q Municipal
Corporation duly organized
aud existing under and by
virtue of the laws OF The State
Of South Dakota,
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a
Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale in the above
entitled action on the cath day of june, A.. -.
1877, and an execution ISSUED upon said IHdg,
Custer County, South Dakota, for that purpose
appointed, VIII sell at 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, ut the hour of one O'Clock
In the afternoon of that day. the real estate and
mortgaged premises sitnate in the town of Cas-
ter City, in the County Of Custer, South Dakota,
and directed In said Judgment and execution 10
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 (27hl feet OF lot Number One ID In Block
tAllht Nfb1 L W til' w VI ID IA ANNaNAt
Of South Dakota, as is more fully shown SDon
the official plat OF said town, on file and recorded
In the office of Register of Deeds in and for
Custer County, State Of South Dakota. The said
lot or parcel of land being more particularly de-
scribed by inetes and bounds, AS follows, to-wit
Commencing at a point at the southwest corner
OF said lot number one al, IN block number one
"a, thence running In an easterly direction
along the south line of said lot a distance OF
twenty-seyen and one-half .(27h) feet, thence
northerly on a line parallel with west side of
said lot, a distance of one hundred and fifty
$50 feet 10 north line Of said lot. thence west
erly along north line of said lot and parallel
with south side OF same, a distance of twenty
seven aud one.han (27h) feet 10 the northwest
corner OF said lot, thence scutleriy along west
side OF said lot, a distance Of one hundred and
fifty $50 feet 10 point Of beginning, constituting
q tract or parcel OF ground and land twenty,
seven and one-half (272) feet wide by one hun,
dred and nifty t50) feet long, together viii al
buildings and improvements OF every descrip
ton thereon situated and thereunto belonging
aud In anywise appertaining; or so much thereof
as may be sufficient TO satisfy said Judgment and
costs, amounting In all To Six Thousand one
Hundred and Twenty-four Dollars and Ten
Cents (s6,124 10Y, with interest thereon from the
date OF said Judgment, and all aecruing costs OF
sale.
Dated at Custer City. South Dakota, July LIST,
1897.
FRANK WALSH.
Sheriff OF Custer County, $. ID.
WOOD & PORTER,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
First publication, July 3, 1857.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Officers Installed.
WILLIAM (. SAYARs.

At a regular meeting Of Custer Lodgc
No. l21, !. O. O. i. held at their hall OH
Friday evening. the End inst, the fol
lowing officers were installed for the
ensuing term:
n. Civilian A. Allison.
V. G.-J. n. Granger.
Secretary-B. f. Towner.
Treasurer-T. w. Delicate.
Warden-Otto Mupson.
Conductor-M. A. Willis.
|. G.-Lewis Hare.
O. G.-Chris. Wilkinson.
Il. s. to \. G.-N. +. Todd.
l.. S. to N. CT H%eidepriem.
Il. s. to Y. CIV. q. Porter.
i. s. to V. G. Isaac Ainslie.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1897-07-10
Notice of Application for Permit to Sell
Infnxinafinn I1nnnrs.

Notice is 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 in the Third Ward 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 OF said
town on the 18th day Of July, 1897, at s
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., June %, 1897.
+. j. V. RUrKowsKI,
Town Clerk.