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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1898.

New consignment Of Patent lambs
w DOL Slipper Soles-all slzes-at mare 5
The Custer Guards will give a Mas
ouerade Ball at GarlocF's opera house
on February acknowledgements birth
day.
Go to Wilcox for -four, grain and feed
al bottom figures.
$3.50 will buy a good sized dray load
of groceries at Bailey's.
Perry Be.tschy has resigned the
superintendency of the Drummer mine
and mill, and his brother Leonard has
been engaged by the company to fill the
vacancy.
To advertise our College we offer a
thorough course of instruction in BOOK
keeping and Commercial Arithmetic by
mail free of tuition. The American
Business College, Omaha, Neb.
IF you want pop corn that pops, buy it
at Garlock's.
John r. Brennan, Of Rapid City, lett
on Sunday morning for Seattle, on a
prospecting tour, but not with Il view OF
extending his trip as far as the klon-
dixie country.
Persons having chickens or eggs for
sale will find ready sale for them at NC
Fadden's Meat Market.
Rev. A. A. Brown, Home Missionary
Superintendent, will preach at the Con-
gregational church next Sabbath 10Th
morning and evening. Let everybody
turn out and hear him,
Why? Mrs. - what lovely bread
you have.
Yes, my bread is always nice when |
use CREAM -four from Garlock's.
Billiards. Snow Eminent will cure
lame back, sore throat, wounds, sprains,
bruises, cuts. old sores. Ladies, 1t VIII
cure your back ache. A. j. Jones d Co.
The Methodist people are making a
heroic effort to pay off the Indebtedness
now upon their church. We are pleased
TO learn that enough has already been
subscribed to warrant the assertion that
the whole amount will be raised.
Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation. biliousness,
indigestion and ali stomach and liver
troubles. A. j. Jones & Co.
The Newcastle News-Journal says that
the corps of surveyors who haye been
at work on a feasible line from New
castle across the Hills to near this point
say they have found a line which would
have a maximum grade of IL per cent.
Throw away that old leaky boiler and
pail, and buy the Anti.rustware, that
never leaks, at Garlock's.
Frank p. Williams, the receivers
agent at Hill City is offering for sale all
the property of the Harvey Peak Tin
Mining and Manufacturing company
within his jurisdiction This property
must be sold at public or private sale by
June lst.-News.
A full and complete line of -four, feed,
bran and shorts, baled hay, corn, and
chop, at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Ed Towns, the genial representative
Of the Sioux City Journal Publishing
house, made this place a business call
on Wednesday. Mr.. Towns states that
there il a strong probability of the
leasing Of the Evans hotel at Hot
Springs for the coming season, to w. h..
Dildine, a popular hotel man of Sioux
City, who now has charge Of the Garrett
son and Mondamin hotels Of that place,
he being assured by both the b. q M.
and the EIkhorn railroad officials that
they will offer such inducements in the
wav of rates as will warrant a full house
during the entire season.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

The local representative ofthe Adams
Express company at Deadwood has
received adviccs from headquarters to
the effect that his company has secured
the government contract for transport
ing all gold bullion passing through the
government assay Office at Dcadwood to
the Philadelphia mint. 1t is said that
the officials Of the assay Office expect in
the course Of time TO handle all precious
metals produced in the northern Black
Hills, if not in the entire district. The
tariff obtained by the Adams sompany
from this source will amount to up
ward of $4,000 a year, quite an item for
u small office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
burlington Route-California Excur-
SONS.

Cheap; quick comfortable. Leaye
Omaha 435 p. M, Lincoln 6:l0 p. m,
and Hastings $50 p. I'll. every Thursday
in clean, modern, not crowded tourist
sleepers. No transfers cars run right
through to San Francisco and Los An
geles over the Scenic Route-through
Denver and Salt Lake City. Cars are
carpeted, upholstered in rattan have
spring seats and backs and are provided
with curtains, bedding, towels, soap, etc.
Uniformed porters and experienced
excursion conductors accompany each
excursion, relieving passengers of all
bother ab,ut baggage, pointing out
objects of inteIest and in many other
ways helping to make the overland trip
a delightful experience. Second class
tickets are honored. Berths IS.
For folder giving full information,
call at nearest Burlington Route ticket
Office, or write to j. Francis, General
Passenger Agent. Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
For Over Fifty 2 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 Diarrh9a. 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, 1898-01-22

Commissioner William McBeath in
formed the CHRONICLE, while in this
place on Monday, that he expected to
depart with his wife in q few days
for Wheatland, Wyoming, near which
place he is winterirg his cattle. He
claims a marked advantage to be gained
in wintering his stock in that country by
reason Of the low price of feed, hay
being the staple product Of the region,
and may be bought, in any desired
quantity, at $3.50 per ton. He will
drive his herd back to his home range,
west of this place, in the spring,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Klondike.

What does it cost to go there? When
and how should one go? What should
one take? Where are the mines? How
much have they produced Is work
plentiful? What wages are paid? Is
living expensive? What are ones
chances Of making a strike ?"
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will be found in the
Burlington Routes Klondike Folder"
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
pages of practical information and an
up to-date map of Alaska and the Klon-
dixie. Free at Burlington Route ticket
offices, or sent on receipt of four cents
in stamps 10y j. Francis, Genl Passenger
Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Notice for Bids.

Sealed bids will be received by A. IT..
Feay, attorney for j. ii. and j. A.
Schenk & Co., at Custer City, S. d., for
sinking a shaft on the William lode, on
the Penobscot belt, seven miles west Of
Custer, up to January 25th 1898. Said
shaft to be 100 feet deep and 6xl0 feet
in dimension, the company to furnish a
whim for hosting. The work to be
completed by May list. The company
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. Bidders will mark their envel-
opes, Sealed Bid"
J. Fl. ScHENK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
This Is Worth Reading.

To advertise our College we will give a
thorough course of instruction in double
and sing entry bookkeeping and Com
mercial Arithmetic by mail free of
charge to a limited number of persons.
This course will be completed in forty
lessons. No charge for Diplomas. Text
books furnished at less than one-half
the usual price. Class will be organized
in a few days. Full particulars free. AID.
dress: The American Business College.
Omaha. Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

We call your attention to the adver-
tisement Of the American Business Col
lege, Omaha, Neb., which appears in this
issue. They offer to give a thorough
course of instruction in Bookkeeping
and Commercial Arithmetic by mail free
Of tuition. This shows that they have
faith in their ability. Young people
wishing to obtain a good business edu
cation without leaving home will do well
to investigate the matter and profit by
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Rncklen's Arnica SalYe.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
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sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all skin e%ruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required,
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac'
ton or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box. For sale by A. J. Jones e. Co.
druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says:
any child is worth millions to me; yet
| would have lost her by Group had |
not invested twenty-five cents in a bot
tie of One Minute Cough Cure" 1t
cures coughs, colds and all throat and
lung troubles. a. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
NOTICE.
Office OF the Commissioner of School and Pull

Office OF the Commissioner OF School and Public
Lands.
Notice is hereby given, that on the 10Th day OF
March, 1898, all the Unbiased School Lands
i'm Custer County will be offered for lease
at public auction, to the highest bidder, at
the front door of the Court House in said c0un-
ty. The leasing will be held between the hours
OF 10 O'Clock q. III. and 8 O'Clock p. IN. of each
day, until all the tracts of School lands have
been offered for lease.
Pierre, $, d., January 5, 1898.
JOHN l.. LOCKHART,
Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
First publication, Jan. 8, 1898.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition
to Sell Land.

~ oOAi Lahus
State of South Dakota, County Of Custer, IS.
In the County Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Washington
Ward, deceased.
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition to
Sell Land.
On reading and filing the petition Of Myra j.
Ward, Administrative, setting forth the amount
Of personal estate that has come To her hands,,
and the disposition thereof; the amount OF
debts outstanding against said deceased, and -
description Of al the real estate OF which SAID
deceased died sliced, and the condition and
value Of the respective portions thereof; and
praying that license be to her granted to sell
real estate sufficient TO enable her TO care for
said estate under direction OF the court. And
it appearing by said petition mat there is not
sufficient personal estate In the hands OF said
Administrative to pay said debts ana that IL Is
necessary, in order TO pay the same, TO sell GER
tain portions Of said real estate;
Ii is therefore ordered, that all persons inter-
ested in said estate appear before the Judge OF
this Court on Monday, the 3ist day of January,
A. d.. 1898, at 10 o'clock q; m, at the Court
there to show cause Gf any there be- why license
should not be granted to said Administrative to
sell said real estate according to the prayer OF
said petition.
And it is further ordered, that a copy of this
order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing, the last OF
which publications shall be at least fourteen
days before the said day OF hearing, in the
CUSTER CHRONICLE, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at Custer City, in said
interested in said estate, residing in said coun-
ty, at least fourteen days before said day OF
hearing, and upon all persons interested, &C
Dated at Custer City, the 2ard day of Deem
Der, A. ID, 1897.
CHARLES E. SMITH,
Attest: Judge Of the County Court.
raw Clerk of the County Court.
First publication, December %, 1897.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
A Great Sunday Paper Free,


The Semi Weekly State Journa wants
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Remember, you will get The Semi.
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
S. l.. CAPLE, Co. Auditor.
CUSTER CITY, S. d., Jan. 7, lS9

CUSTER CITY, S. d., Jan. 7, 1898.
. o'clock "a. III.
Board in session pursuant 10 adjourn
ment.
Present, all the members Of the board
and county auditor.
The day was spent in examining and
checking ur county treasurer's and au-
dito''s books, and finding the balance III
the hands of the treasurer on Jan. LIST,
1898, belonging to the county, to be
$40, lS3.O0. he county commissioners
then ordered the county treasurer to
produce said amount, which amount
was produced and counted by the COM
m~issioners.
Minutes Of the meeting read and, on
motion, were approved.
On motion, board adjourned to meet
Jan. s., 1898, at 8 O'Clock IA. N.
THEo. GEORGE, Chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

There is nothing better than a practi-
cal business education, and there is no
better way to acquire it than by taking
a course Of instruction in the Mail De-
partment of the American Business Col
lego, Omaha, Neb. Read their offer Of
free. course by mail in this issue.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Mineral entries were made at the L.
s. land Office in Rapid City on Tuesday
by =. G. Crary, attorney in fact for J. &.
Spencer, upon the following claims {:
The Hawkeye lode, the Burroughs
placer and the Donkey placer, all To-
Gated in Custer mining district.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

George Boland has been down from
spearfsh this week. lie has got the
Klondike fever and is liable to start for
that country Of gold in the spring,
Others in this vicinity are also coming
down with the same complaint.-Buffalo
Gap Republican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Billiards. Horehound Syrup is not a
mixture Of stomach destroying drugs,
but a scientifically prepared remedy that
cures coughs and colds, and all throat
and lung troubles. Its action is quick,
prompt and positive. 25c and SOC. A.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Prepare for active business life. Sc
cure enrolment rs a student in the Nail
Department Of the American Business
College, Omaha, Neb. Read their notice
OF free business curse by mail in this
issue and profit by it,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Our method Of instruction by mail is
the best. Our patrons say so. Send for
list of names and addresses Of students
so you may write to them for informa-
ton. 1t is free. The American Bust
ness College, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Fred Meyers, a German, about Al
years old, chokcd to death while eat
ing his supper at the Chicago res
taurant in Deadwood last Monday night.
Movers had been q resident OF Dead
wood for eight years, and was lately
engaged in mining ut Two Bit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment re-
lieves the intense itching 1t soothes, it
heals. it cures chronic cases when surge
ons fail. 1t is a scientific certainty. Its
sales increase through its cures, it is no
experiment. Every bottle guaranteed.
SOC. Tubes, 75c. A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

The CHRONICLE is in receipt of a card
from Mr.. L. G. and Miss Sarah Walsh,
Of Victor, Colorado, announcing the
marriage of their sister, Miss Lizzie
Walsh, to Mr.. Patrich j. Lynch on
Thursday, the Goth inst. in Denver.
They will be "at home" in Victor, Colo
RADIO, after February 10th. The bride,
who was a former resident Of this place,
has a host of friends here and elsewhere
in the Black Hills, who will unite with
the CHRONICLE in extending congratula-
tons and good wishes.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Anton Nelson, an cid p~rospector and
miner, formerly located at -Four Mile,
and recently employed at Crown Hill.
near Ragged Top, is now confined to his
led at Hot Springs with Brights disease.
with faint hopes for his recovery. MIR.
Nelson is a member of the Custer lodge
Of Odd Fellows, and arrangements have
been made by the lodge to look after
his personal wants during his illness.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

j. L Pitcher received a telegram on
Sunday announcing the serious illness
of his father, Il. II. Pitcher, at the
Saratoga hotel in Chicago, and that on
account of his advanced age there was
little hope Of his recovery. A later
telegram brings the more cheerful in
telligence that he is somewhat i'm.
proved, and that his friends were hope.
full Of his being restored to his usual
health.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Buffalo Bill was u visitor in Dead.
wood on Wednesday. He came direct
from New York, where he is organizing
his big show, to open in Madison Square
garden later on. and was ell route to the
Big Horn Basin with a party Of eastern
capitalists to look over the country. II
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
How to Look Good.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep. depending entirely on n healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver be inactive. you have a bilious
look if your stomach he disordered, you
have q dispeptic look if your kidneys
he affected, you have a pinched look.
Secure good health. and you will surely
have good looks. Electric Bitters" is q
good Alternative and Tonic. Acts di
rectly on the stomach, liver and kid
neys. Purities the blood, cures pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives a good
complexion. Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at A. j. Jones & Co.'S drug store.
80 cents per bottle.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

S. l.. CAPLE, Co. Auditor.

John McFadden's market is literally
supplied with the choicest meats obtain
able, fish, fowl and vegetables ofthe best
quality, and, everything in the line is,
offered at the lowest possible figure.
Give him a call.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
A Good Thing.

Probably a million people in the
United States suffer with some difficulty
Of the throat or lungs every year. We
want every one to know that DR. Daniels
Compound Sanguinara will give a sure
and speedy relief. 1t costs only so cts
to prove this statement. If not at your
druggists, will be sent by express paid
by the Dakota Medicine Company,
Mitchell, South Dakota. Sold by A. j.
Jones & Co. Cnster, :. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddell's, III suffer
ed for eight years from dyspepsia and
chronic constipation and was finally
cured by using DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles. A. j. Jones
& Co,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Different Star, the Sioux Indian, who
was awaiting trial in the Lawrence
county Jail for larceny, committed sui
eide by hanging himself in his cell last
Sunday The Indian is an open air
animal that does not take kindly to con-
fnement, and usually have to be very
closely watched to keep them from
escaping through the keyhole to the
happy hunting grounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Garnet w Gazing.

Having just purchased an improved
carpet loom, | desire to to the
public that | am now prepared o weave
carpets and rugs in the best style of the
art. and on the most reaso able terms.
| respectfully solicit a share of public
patronage, and guarantee perfect salts
faction in all cases.
JAMES LUNGER
East Custer Ave, Custer City, S. D.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

1t has been given out that A. X.
Gardner, a prominent attorney of Rapid
City, and brother of ex-Judge Gardner,
has been recommended for register of
the land Office at Rapid City, and that
he will in all probability be appointed
soon to the position.
Since the above was put in type, the
appointment of Mr.. Gardner has been
publicly announced.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

James Clark, the old time Custer
butcher. who withdrew from the bust
ness several years ago, has resumed,
having opened up at his old stand on
Custar Avenue.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

ton Of county su~perintend-
eats at sioux Falls, allowed
upon the county school fund 6S 10
Minutes Of the meeting read and,
upon motion, were approved.
On motion, board adjourned to meet
Jan. 9TH, 1898 at 8 o'clock a IN.
THEo. GEORGE, Chairman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
postomce Houra.

once open from 7:i5 a. m. to 80 p; m.
SundayS-S:l 5 Ia q 10 n. M, and one hour altc,r
arrival OF morning mail, except during church
services. o
Mail going north closes at 0:i5 a. m. south O
p.m. Baskerville, 0 n. III. on Tuesday anu Satur-
day. n
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
For Cash Only.

Baled Hay, per 100 pounds, soc.
Bran. sacked, per 100 pounds, 65c.
Shorts, sacked, per 100 pounds. 75c.
Corn, sacked, per 100 pounds, Zoe.
Gold Crown -four. same grade
as Success, per sack, $l20.
Graham, Rye -four and Corn meal at
lowest prices. We can, and will save
you money.
#. V. GARLoCK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
J. w. KENDALL, Pastor,

BAPTTST.-Rev. w. II. Austin viii preach cy
cry Sunday morning at II, and evening ~ ~
Sunday school at 10 "A. m. JUNIOR Is -
MT 3. Senior u. Y. i. U. mt G:i5. Is. y. T. o.
PRAYER meeting at 1880 on TUESDAY evcning,
Regular weekly prayer meeting on inmiSnas
evening mt 1880. All are very corolanS Ill
vited.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Ask for and insist on having seek no
Farther Vinegar" 1t is a pure apple
cider vinegar. For sale by T. V. Gar
lock
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Did you hear about it? Clark's butcl :
or shop, just opened, is the boss place TO
buy meats His meats are choice and
cheap.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
East Custer Ave-, Custer City, S
For Sale

Fifteen Pure Bred White Plymouth
Rock cockerela, Empire strain, So each,
8 for S. 90. Call early and secure a
choice bird.
RoXANA BOWER,
Custer. So. Oak,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

TIt does not look like money being
scarce in Custer the way it is passing
over the counter at Bailey & Co.'S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Born.

Four miles northeast of this city Oh
Sunday, January 10th, to Mr.. and Mrs.
+. G.. Meeker, a son.