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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09
The Celebration.


The morning of the Fourth of July
opened warm and bright, aud the peo-
pie began flocking into town early in
the day. BY noon a vast crowd had
gathered to witness the carrying out Of
the program which had been previously
announced.
The performance was opened by q
ball game between Capt. Phillip Hutch
inson's nine, composed Of the big boys
of the town, and Capt. Will Courtney's
team of boys of smaller growth. The
game was interesting from start to
finish, rendered all the more so by
the extraordinary energy and pluck of
the little fellows who surprised every
one by carrying off the prize, an easy
winner oyer their stalwart and over
confident opponents. The game was
played in seven innings, and was um-
pired by Mr.. Mark Willis.
The poney race, which took place
about 2 o'clock p. m, was race be
tween Rutkowskl's Bay Gliding, Steve
AinslIe's mare, ''Flossie." Ernest Smith
sorrel, Fleet" and Flidy's sorrel. The
distance was 300 yards, and was won by
Fleet, with Sam Bunker in the saddle.
Ainslie's Flossie taking second money.
The race was repeated later in the day
and resulted in very close contest
betw cen the Smith horse and Ainsle's
mare, the horse winning by about
foot.
The Tug of War was participated in
by most of the heavy weights of the
town on one end and the light weights
on the other end of the rope. The light
weights more than made up in numbers
what they lacked in individual avoirdu-
pois and dragged the heavy fellows along
as fast as they could walk. 1t was spirit
ed contest however and furnished much
amusement for the crowd of witnesses.
The Foot race came off promptly on
time with the following entries, Metcalf,
Lodand, Thompson, Carr, Wells, Vance
Coe, Schenk, Hitch, Smith, Wright,
Walsh and Baldwin. The distance was
100 yards and was won by c. Carr, Mr..
Frank Walsh winning End prize.
The Fat Mans race between Courtney,
Cubberly, Shipwright and Raver result
ed in victory for Raver. 1t is uncer-
tain what our stalwart postmaster might
have done if he hadn't fallen down.
The Sack Race was run by Lohand,
Putnam, Courtney, Wells, Wright, Met
calf Rutkowski, Carr, McKenna, Kane
and e. LaRue. The distance was %
yards and was won by Mr.. LaRue in a
very close race. Mr.. Eugene Courtney
coming in second.
The balloon ascension at sundown
was success in every particular, and
was watched with interest for half an
hour as it sailed away oyer the Harvey
range and disappeared from view.
The weather was quite warm, yet not
oppressively so, and the people seemed
to enjoy themselves, as they generally
do in Custer at every return of the day
that marks the glorious independence OF
the nation.
The ball in the evening, which was
given by the Knights of Pythias at Gar
locks opera house, was an enjoyable
affair, and fit closing of the festivities
of the day.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09
Mining Items,

1t is reported that Prof. Boyd. for
merly of the school Of mines at Rapid
City, has accepted a position with the
Union Hill company at Galena.
The Pioneer Times says the entire
Ragged Top country is coming to the
front again on its merits and proving
itself to be the best poor mans country
in the Hills.
Ed. Majors, the man who built the
Kildonan mill, will go to Keystone
some time this week to put the Key
stone mill in condition to run. When
this is done, the ore from the Holy
Terror will be treated in the Keystone
mill, and the little Holy Terror mill
will be shut down. There has been
some little difficulty with water in the
Holy Terror. but nothing serious
Pioneer Times.
SALE OF UNION HILL.
All the property of the Union Hill
company was sold yesterday at the re-
ceiver's sale by Martin and Mason, at
torney's for the receiver, and also for
the reorganization committee. The
sale is for the purpose of clearing the
titles to the property purchased by the
reorganization committee of the old
Edgemont company, composed of Mes.
srs. George A. Fletcher and John III
Graham Of Philadelphia. AS soon az
the sale is confirmed, which may be
from ten to thirty days, work will bs
commenced. A man will be sent out
from the east as superintendent, and il
is probable that the Galena smelter will
be started. d.-Pioneer-Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09
War News.

1t Is not expected that weekly paper
can keep its patrons posted on the
rapidly changing scenes of the war, bu
We give brief synopsis of the situation
up to this writing for the benefit ofthcss
who live remote from the towns and
cannot get access to the daily papers.
Santiago has not yet surrendered, but
General Shafter has notified the Span
ish commander that unless he surren
ders by 5 o'clock on the 9Th July he
will commence bombarding the city.
Admiral Ceyera and his feet consist
ing of the Viscaya, Maria Theresa
Christobal, Colon, Oquendo. and the
two torpedo boats, Terror and Furor
lave been destroyed by Simpsons feet
1000 prisoners were taken and oyer 30C
Spaniards killed. The American loss
was one man killed and one wounded
The Spanish feet tried to escape from
the harbor. but finding they could not
get through our blockade they ran their
ships ashore, blew them up and then
surrendered. All of the commissioned
officers from Cevera down will be sent
to Fort Warren in Boston harbor for
safe keeping.
Our forces under General Shafter at
Santiago number about 10000 to which
is to be added 5000 Cuban insurgents
under Garcia, making our force exclu.
sive Of the navy about 2l 900 in all
around Santiago. The Spanish force is
estimated at 10000 which has lately
been reinforced by General Pando with
5000 more Spanish soldiers.
Reports from Washington are that
Commodore Watson will be sent i'm
mediately with powerful feet to
Spain to lombard the Spanish coast
cities.
1t is said that Commodore Schley is
the real hero of the naval battle which
resulted in the destruction of the
Spanish feet as he was in command
at the time.
Our new battleship the Kearsage has
been launched and will be fitted for
service in about two months, she is
said to be the most powerful battle
ship in the world and will be com
manded by Commodore Sigsbee.
The transports conveying troops to
Manila have arrived at that port, hav-
ing been delayed about two weeks by
taking the Ladrone islands on their
way. The islands were captured and
now float the stars and stripes. The
governor, together with the other Off
GERS Of the island were captured, car
ried to Manila, and turned over to
Dewey as prisoners Of war The Span
ish Admiral Cemara with his feet is
at Port Said, preparing to enter to the
PHILIPPINES. 1t is thought he will be
recalled to guard the Spanish coast
Dewey commands the situation al
Manila but will wait for troops before
attacking the city.
The fourth expedition for Manila
will sail Tuesday with Brigarder Gen.
eral L. Miller in command. 1t is not
settled definitely yet whether the South
Dakota troops will got to 60 this time
or not. but will all depend on how
they show up on drill day.
Hobson and his crew have been ex'
changed and are now in American
lines
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

this has been permitted to avoid crippl-
ing the institutions, but this practice
will also be discontinued. The salary
fund of each institution is amply suHi-
cient to meet all legitimate demands
until the legislature will be in session
and future needs in that direction can
be laid before that body for its consider
alton. These notifications to the rules
governing this Office are announced for
the information of all interested par
ties. Very respectfully,
III. Z. MAYHEM, Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09
Drowned at Sea.

The dispatches of the 9th report the
collision Of the steamer Cromarty and
the French Liner La Bourgoyne off Cape
Sable July 4th at a. m. The latter
sank and 400 of the passengers and crew
were drowned. 200 including one
woman were saved. The French steam
er was bound from New York to Havre
Mrs. j. E. Dillon, and Mrs. Dillon
Oliver, wife and daughter of Judge j
F. Dillon, counsel for the Gould system
of railroads, are reported drowned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

Under the call issued for the repnbli-
can state convention to be held at
Mitchell August oath, the Black Hills
counties are entitled to 70 delegates as
follows: Butte 5, Fall River 8, Meade
10, Custer 8, Lawrence 32, Pennington
IL, and the unorganized counties attach
ed TO Butte, 3.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

The fight between Edwin Van Cise
and Kirk Phillips for the Lawrence
county delegation promises to be red
hot one. The convention to elect dele
gates has been called for Saturday, July
10th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

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II is recommended that alternates be elected
and that no proxies be allowed in the conven
tion, and that the delegates present from any
precinct be permitted to cast the vote of the
precinct. 1t Is further recommended that pre-
clnct primaries be held on Saturday, August 9Th
by order OF County Central Committee. Meet
Ing held July 4th, 1898.
b. w WEBSTER, Chairman.
WILLIAM NEvIS, Secretary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

Gubernatorial candidates are spring
ing up all over the state. Among those
who have openly announced themselves
are Kirk Phillips, of Lawrence county
A. o. Ringsrud, of Clay county, who
made the race two years ago; DIR. Fin.
nerud, of Coddington county; o. S
Clifford, of Lincoln, and Farmer
Greeley of the northeastern part of the
state
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09

The resolutions providing for the
annexation of the island Of Hawaii
passed the senate Thursday afternoon
by vote Of AZ to q.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-07-09
Republican County Convention.

notice Is hereby given, that the republicans Of
Custer County, will meet In delegate conven.
I'm Custer City, 3. D., on Saturday, the 18th day
OF August, 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. M, OF that day
| for the purpose of selecting eight delegates To
s GeHp s ss
the oath day Of August, 1898, and to select dele
gates TO represent Custer County In the Repub-
lican Senatorial Convention, for the 4lst Sena-
torial district, and also to place in nomination
republican candidates for the various county
One Member of the Legislature for the 43rd
District.
One County Treasurer.
One County Register OF Deeds
One County Sheriff.
One County Auditor.
One Clerk OF the Circuit and County Courts.
One County Judge.
One States Attorney.
One County Assessor.
One County Superintendent OF Schools.
One County Surveyor.
One County Coroner.
One County Commissioner for the Ist Dis
trict.
Justices OF the Peace and Constables.
The basis OF representation will be one dele
gate at large from each voting precinct and one
delegate for every fifteen votes, or major fraction
A. o. Ringsrud for governor In 1896. Upon this
basis precincts will be entitled TO delegates as
follows, to-wit
Hermosa precinct No. .i..."..".."..".."...6 s
rdTDurn NO: ............,.......... 4
Buffalo Gap No. 3...................... 4
Spring Creek No. 4.........................
Beaver Valley No. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3
custer NO. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL
fhOTduO NO. 1....... NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
% %rahgie 70. :'''''''''''''''.''''''''
I, SRohe w "
Elk Mountain No. 1O....... 2
Junction NO. H.. l................"...... 2
Bakeryille No. 49,. 2.......................... 2
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-11
VERNON CENTER

Vernon Center, Feb: 9-Mrs. o. T.
Mobiles is visiting in Lake Crystal and
Mankato this week,
Geo. Robinson has bought Geo.
Buckmister's farm, and Geo. Buck
mister has purchased farm near
Hoffman, MINI.
On account of the storm Friday
evening the contest in Miss Grannis'
school was postponed until Wednes-
day evening of this week.
Prof. Berry was one of the judges
at the school contest at Good
Thunder.
Lee Babcock came very near being
seriously hurt Saturday by falling
from load, striking on his head. He
was sick for a number of hours, bat
has fully recovered.
Mr.. Buck was called to Butterfield
Saturday by the illness of his father.
He returned Monday, bringing his
father with him, who is much better.
Mrs. M. ]. Fellows, of Minneapolis,
is visiting Mr., and Mrs. @. Buck this
week.
The gun club are improving these
pleasant days by practising shooting
at clay pigeons. ~. 81
The lecture by Rev. Jones, of
Owatonna, in the opera hall under
the auspices of the Baptist church,
was one of the best. His subject was
Light and Shadow" which he ably
handled. He, will always have a
welcome at Vernon Center.
Mrs. Saterlee, wife of the M. E.
pastor, was taken very sick at the
lecture Tuesday evening, and had to
be taken home.
We are glad to report that Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Morrison are surely on the
gain. Their many friends hope to Sec
them out among them soon.
Porter Bros. are unloading a car of
wagons and machinery.
Saturday evening Geo. W. Robin
son was pleasantly surprised by hav-
ing between thirty and forty OF his
neighbors come in, the occasion being
his Seth birthday. The evening was
spent by good old visit by the old
folks in the parlor and in the kitchen
the young folks played old games to
new tunes. At eleven refreshments
were served after which they all re-
turned to their homes feeling what a
nice thing it is to be neighborly.
The school contest Friday evening
bids fair to be very interesting. There
will be Is contestants and good music
furnished. Admittance 10 cents.
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CLOSELY FOUGHT.
Porgress Made in the $4,000 Personal
Injury Case.

A jury was secured Tuesday after
noon in the $1,000 damage suit of
Ellen Longhrey against the Omaha
road, for alleged personal injuries re-
ceived at Garden City, as follows:
John E. Thomas, J. K. Knapp, E. R.
Kennedy, Thos. Howieson, A. E.
Hill, w, 81. Jones, Chas. Yaeger, Paul
ellison, M. L. Lockerby, A. d. Wy
song, Hiram McCollom and John H.
Jones. 1t was necessary to issue a
special venire for ten jurors in order
to fill out the list.
A. E. Clark opened the case for the
prosecution, and read the complaint,
answer and reply. Agent Palmer. of
the Garden City depot, was the first
witness called, and was followed by
Hugh McMurtrie, who presented a
plat of the depot building and it's ap-
proaches. At $50 O'Clock, recess
was taken until this morning.
The plaintiff was on the stand all of
the forenoon and large part of the
afternoon. She was put through a
close cross examination by Mr.. Cray.
The trial of the suit of Lamm VS..
Potts has been set for Feb. 18th, and
the trial of the suit of Benack VS..
Bierbauer ct al, which is the suit of
the old base ball association against
the new, has been set for Feb. 18th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-11
, GARDEN CITY

Garden City, Feb. 9-Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Leatherman were given pleas
ant surprise last week Tuesday
night.
E. Clough was up from Mankato
Tuesday.
w. J. Osgood was shut in the house
a few days last week with Ia grippe,
but is out again.
Miss Ella Buckles went to Mankato
Thursday morning to stay with Mrs.
Horton.
The children of the Baptist church
held sewing society at Mrs. Chap
mans last Saturday afternoon.
Prof. Koehler, of the Manks Nor.
NAL, lectured in the school hon last
Friday evening for the benefit of the
school library. Proceeds were $3.50
John Osgood was home from court
over Sunday.
A few of Clara Loring's friends sur.
prised her on her return from school
Friday night. They say they spent q
pleasant evening.
Our M, e. brother is we'll liked,
Judging from the crowds that come to
hear him.
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A NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
society will give soon most inter
esting and novel entertainment. The
ladies are still behind on their pledges
and the proceeds of the evening will
apply on the deficiency.
Through the personal friendship OF
one of the ladies, the valuable assist
ance of noted musical family, will
add much to the pleasure of the en-.
tertainment.e This family are en-.
route south, and they will be in Man
kato upon. Feb'y the 18TH to accommo-
date the ladies' 1t is only in this
way that their valuable services can
be secured.
Watch the paper for further par
ticulars. The place will be the lee.
ture room of the Presbyterian church
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\ marriage lice nse was granted

\ marriage lice nse was granted to-
day to Gustav Rathka, of South
Branch, Watonwan county, and Alrina
Fischer, of Sterling Center.
The Minneapolis Journal says the
Louisville Courier-Journal has en-
dorsed water. What in the world has
become of Col. Watterson. He must
be away from home, and the Office
cat at large.
Judge Mead made an order today
| admitting the will of Jno. A. Willard
, to probate; an order to hear the petit
tion for license to sell real estate in
the matter of the guardianship Of
Charles and Phillip d. Sandy; order
appointing Sherman A. Rouse admin
istrator of the estate of Aaron S.
Rouse.
A. G. Matter received notice today
that he had very creditably passed
the examination for admission to the
bar, which he took before the state
examining board at St. Paul raj
weeks ago. He has not decided
where to engage in the practice of the
profession, but wherever it may be,
the best wishes of his many friends
will accompany him.
A quarterly meeting was held at
the Horeb Welsh G. M. church in
Cambria last Wednesday and Thurs
day and the new church was dedicat-
ed Thursday. 1t is free of debt and
has $50 in the treasury.
j. G.. Roller wants clover seed and
1000 bushels corn to ship at once.
Julia Gardiner paid a fine of 1885
in the municipal court today, having
pleaded guilty to the charge of dis
orderly conduct.
People who claim that it was
rough walking today misstated the
facts. 1t was very smooth walking.
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~~
; AROUND THE COUNTY. 5
A~~~~~NA
SPRING ISLAND

Spring Island, Feb. 9.-Mr. Lund.
gren has been enjoying a visit from
his son-in-law, whose home is in St,
James.
Miss Lenore Roblee, of the Lincoln
school, MankatO, has been secured as
one of the judges in our contest.
The pupils of the school are not
taxing the county examinations in
large numbers, most of them prefer.
ring to wait until those in May.
Some are trying just for practice, al
though they have not finished the
books.
Quite number of the young folks
are planning to attend the contest at
the Just school house Thursday
evening.
Two loads of young people from
town came out to Mr.. McCalls last
Saturday night and were met by those
from Spring Island. Games, music
and speaking were INDUCED in and a
merry time was had. Cake and coffee
were served by the generous enter.
tainers and later some elegant
molasses candy. Dexter and Donald
Thayer drove the teams from town,
and among those present were Archie
Ian. Laura and Julia Thayer and the
Misses Raymore, Harkney and Brad.
ley. Miss Raymore came out Friday
and staid until Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Petrie filled the pulpit
here last Sunday, preaching to large
and attentive audience.
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The party at Mr.. Clough's for the
teachers was we'll attended, there
being 46 present All report good
time.
Mr.. Utter and family moved back
to CORTLAND Tuesday, where they
formerly resided. We are sorry to
have them 60.
A good many of our citizens are in
Mankato this week attending court
Eddie Pettis is sick with pneu-
monia.
Charley Mason is home from Martin
county.
Homer Waite was thrown from his
wheel this week and hurt his wrist.
At last accounts he was better.
Mrs. John Osgood and Lizzie o.
osborn drove to Mankato Tuesday.
Miss Clara King spent Sunday in
Horizon.
Ed Rolands was in town one day
last week.
M, Leatherman is on the sick list.
Clara Loring is home this week.
Mr.. Musser was home over Sunday.
The Royal Neighbors held a meet
ing last week Friday and took in
several new members.
The M. e. society meets with Mrs.
SeawIight this week Friday.
Our new store proprietors, Over &
Clough have fine stock of new goods
and any one wishing anything in
their line had better give them call
,, Bird Beebe, of Lake Crystal, is fill
| ing the place of G.. l., Butterfeld at
the elevator.
The school is taking county OK
animation.
T. Bailey has a new bike.
Miss LaFaver, who has been stay
ing in Amboy, is home again.
Mrs. Lovel went to Good Thunder
Saturday to take the train for home
The Beebe family, of Lake Crystal,
were in town one day last week.
Bor" e." Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey, a girl.
Mr. mt Mrs. Coffman are to work
the I! 'n:n farm this year.
II. r.. soap wants to rent a farm.
Any"''' having one to rent can do no
h"Iu" than to see Mr.. Belknap.
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A chicken thief was abroad Monday
night and took % fowls belonging to
Henry Thiessen, and 20 belonging to
Mr.. Hocky. A few heads were all
that remained in the morning.
We offer liberal terms to expert
enced sal smen to handle our Lubri'
eating Oils on commission. The
Euclid Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio
I w. M. FAIR expects to move his Of
fee this week to the new lumber
yard. The new flee building is now
almost completed.
Il, Tbos. Griff, was released from
the county jail today. having served
his term.
A ten pound boy arrived at the
home of David Davis, of Judson, thi'
morning.
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HIGH OFFICIALS HERE.
General Superintendent Stewart Steps
off In MankatO.

The 3:44 o'clock train from
the west Wednesday, over. the
Omaha road, had the general
officers private car attached. In
the party was General Superintendent
Stewart and General Manager Scott.
Mr.. Stewart was recently appointed
to the position, and this is his first
Official trip along the line. He is a
gentleman of youthful appearance,
with a pleasant, thoughtful face. He
stepped off the train and during the
stay was shown the division head.
quarters intheIdepot building by Supt
Spencer, and leisurely walked along
the platform.
Mr.. Scott also stepped off the train
and visited the division headquarters
until the train pulled out.
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The Roots
of Life :. ~.

Cancer strikes at the veryroots Of
life. It is beyond all human power
to foresee its coming. In the begin.
ming it is just speck or small lump
or pimple. That is the time to stop
1t. Don't delay an instant. Every
pimple or mole is possible Cancer.
In year it may be eating your Life
away. For