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

On motion, the county treasurer Is
hereby authorized TO receive the sum
of $4,000 in full for all taxes assessed
against the following described lands
prior TO the year 1897, viz:
The southwest quarter OF section 30.
township 8, range Z, and the east hall OF
the southeast quarter of section III, and
the north hall of the northeast quarter
of section II, township 4, range 7:and
the east half Of southwest quarterand
lots 3 and 4 in section z, township
4, range 8 also south half OF northwest
quarter, and the north half offs Invest
quarter or secton 3, township }, range
7 /; also east half of northwest quarter,
and lots | and 2 in section 81, township
6. range Z; also southwest quarter OF
section "a. township 4, range 8; also
southeast quarter Of southeast quarter Of
section 3, and east half Of northeast
quarter. and the northeast quarter OF
southeast quarter Of section 10, town.
ship 3, range . I; also west half of south
east quarter. and east half of south west
quarter. Of section 10, town ship 8, range
8. containing 1880 acres, or the sum of
$50 90 for taxes assessed against the
five quarter sections last described. prior
to the year 1897, and said county treas
urer is hereby authorized TO assign to
the party or parties paying the same
any and all tax certificates of sale Of
such lands, and the county auditor is
hereby directed to notify the mort
gagees Of said land that a proposition in
accordance with the above will be ac-
cepted. Said lands to be released from
any and all liens thereon for personal
taxes assessed to the several owners
prior TO the year 1897.
Upon affidavit that II. NJ. Sprague
was enormously assessed road and
school poll taxes for, the year 1896.
which tax was SO paid. a refund order
of 81 so il hereby ordered in his favor.
The following bills we're allowed upon
the county general fund:
j. Lockwood. county charge, for
support ."......".".--r...-.--$ ~ W
T. w. Delicate. for insuring
court house in the sum OF
$4,000 {. from Jan. 10, 1893,
to Jan. 10, 1903...... .......... III %
Bill Of Eta NJ. Drew, for mile.
age in attendance at convsn-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Order to Show Cause on Filing Petition
to Sell Land.

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 10 her hands,
debts outstanding against said deceased, and "a
description Of all 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 10 sell
real estate sufficient TO enable her TO care for
said estate under direction OF the court. And
IL appearing by said petition that there Is not
sufficient personal estate In the hands OF said
administratrix TO pay said debts and that IL Is
necessary, In order 10 pay the same, 10 sell GER
tain portions Of said real estate;
1t il therefore ordered, that all persons inter-
ested In said estate appear before the Judge OF
this Court on Monday, the 3lst day OF January,
A. ID. 1898. at 10 o'clock Q; m, at the Court
House In Custer City, In said County. then and
there to show cause az any there beg why license
should not be granted TO said Administrative to
sell said real estate according TO the prayer OF
said petition.
And II Is further ordered, that a copy of this
order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior 10 said day of hearing, the last of
which publications shall be at least fourteen
days before the said day OF hearing, In the
printed and published at Custer City, IN said
G n,sTsyies sq ID ,pe eI55s ss,a,s. s sesiS;as on Il an ma &e sson,
~, at least fourteen days before said day Of
hearing, and upon all persons interested, ac-
Dated at Custer City, the 23rd day Of Deem
Der, A. d., 1897.
CHARLES r. SMITH,
Attest: Judge OF the County Court.
r. j. V. RUTKowsKI,
Clerk OF the County Court.
First publication, December Is, 1887.
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 yonr stomach he disordered, you
have a 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. Purifes 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
burlington Route-Callfornia Excur-
sIons.

Cheap; quick comfortable. Leaye
Omaha 435 p. m, Lincoln $40 p. m,
and Hastings $50 p. M. every Thursday
in clean, modern, not crowded tourist
s!eepers. 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 interest and In many other
ways helping to make the overland trip
a delightful experience. Second class
tickets are honored. Berths s..
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
SATURDAY, JANUARY %, 1898.

New consignment of Patent Lambs
Wool Slipper Soles-all sizes-at Hares.
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
at 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 W. offer a
thorough course of instruction in Book
keeping and Commercial Arithmetic by
mail free of tuition. The American
Business College, Omaha, Neb.
I fyou want pop corn that pops, buy it
at Garlock's.
John r. Brennan, of Rapid City. left
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 both
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 Liniment will cure
lame back, sore throat, wounds, sprains.
bruises, cuts. old sores. Ladies, it will
cure your back ache. A. j. Jones q 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 all stomach and liver
troubles. A. j. Jones & Co.
The Newcastle N~ews-Journal says that
the corps Of surveyors who haye been
at work on q feasible line from New
castle across the Hills to ear this point
say they have found a line which would
have a maximum grade of } 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 oil
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 1st.-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
Klondike.

What does it cost to go there? When
n takep 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 by j. Francis. Gen1 Passenger
Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
For over Fifty z ears

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over 6fty 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 q
bottle. Its value is inca.cu,able. 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
A Great Sunday Paper Free.

The Semi Weekly State Journa wants
to get 5000 new subscribers during the
mex thirty days. and as a special offer,
one that is bound to bring new subscrib.
ers, will send the Semi Weekly State
Journal every Tuesday and Friday for a
whole year for One Dollar, and as q
special premium will also send the Great
Sunday State Journal. sixteen pages
every Sunday, for three months free.
Remember, you will get The Semi.
Weekly Journal a whole year and the
Great Sunday paper for three months
all for One Dollar. To get the advant
age Of this greatest OF all offers you
must send your dollar direct to The
State journal, Lincoln. Neb., and not
through an agent. Never before has so
much good reading matter been offered
for One Dollar. The Sunday Journa.
contain more reading matter alone than
many magazines. If you want to keep
up with the worlds doings, here is a
chance such as has never been offered
before. This offer many be withdrawn
soon, so do not put of sending your
dollar for fear you may be disappoint
ed One dollar does it all.
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 is a strong probability of the
leasing of the Evans hotel at Hot
Springs for the coming season, to w. Ii.
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. & M.
and the Elkhorn railroad officials that
they will offer such inducements in the
way 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
This Il Worth Reading.

To advertise our College we will give a
thorough curse of instruction in double
and sing e entry Bookkeeping and Com
mercial Arithmetic by mail free Of
charge to a limited number of persons.
This purse 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. Ad.
dress: The American Business College.
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. T.
Feay, attorney for j. ii. and j. A.
Schenk 4 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 1903. Said
shaft TO be 100 feet deep and 6xl0 feet
in dimension, the company to furnish q
within for hosting. The work to be
completed by May 1st. The company
reserves the right to reject any or oil
bids. Bidders will mark their envel-
opss, Sealed Bid"
j. II. ScHExK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
NOTICE.

Office OF the Commissioner OF School and Public
Lands.
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 18th day OF
March, 1898, all the Unbiased School Lands
AZ public auction. to the highest bidder, at
the front door Of the Court House in said coun-
ty. The leasing will be held between the hours
OF 10 O'Clock n. m. and 8 O'Clock p. m. of each
day, until all the tracts Of School lands have
been offered for lease.
Pierre, s, d., January 8, 1898.
JOHN l.. LoCKHART.
Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
First publication. Jan. 8, 1905.
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 &. c. Crary, attorney in fact for J. C..
Spencer, upoa 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

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

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says;
"My 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. \. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Prepare for active business life, Sc
cure enrolment as a student in the Mail
Department Of the American Business
College, Omaha, Neb. Read their notice
OF free business course by mail in this
issue and profit by it,
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 prospector 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. Mr..
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

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

George Bolsnd 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.-Bufalo
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 Il Go.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Mrs. NJ. b. Ford. Ruddell's, Ill 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

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, il 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
5. l.. CAPLE, Co. Auditor.
CUSTER CITY, S. D., Jan. 7, 1898.

NCSIEh IlIf, .. ~, jan Z, 1000.
. O'Clock "a. IN.
Board in session pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present. all the members Of the board
and county auditor.
The day was spent in examining and
checking up county treasurer's and au-
dito''s books, and finding the balance in
the hands of the treasurer on Jan. LIST,
1898, belonging TO the county, TO be
lO,lS3.O0. The 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. m.
THEo. GEORGE, Chairman.
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
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores ulcers. salt rheuin, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains.
corns, and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price rs cents
per box. For sale by A. ]. Jones a Co.,
druggists.
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. ].
Jones & Co. Cnster, y. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
Garnet w eayiug.

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.
l respectfully solicit a share Of public
patronage. and guarantee perfect salts
faction in all cases.
JAMES LUNoER
East Custer Ave-, Custer City, s. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22
S. L. CArLE, 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

The local representative ofthe Adams
Express company at Beadwood has
received advices 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 Deaduood 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
Ellis, if not in the entire district. The
tariff obtained by the Adams sompany
from this source viii amount to up
ward of 10000 a year, quite an item for
II small office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

j. Pitcher received a telegram on
Sunday announcing the serious illness
of his father, II. II. Pitcher, at the
Saratoga hotel in Chicago, and that on
account of his advanced aye 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
haalth
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 at Two Bit.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

We thought a fire had broken out at
in all cut of breath TO lend our aid, but
found it was OILY the rush of customers
after bargains, at Bailey's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

II 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
o o 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
Custer Avenue.
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.
T. V. GARLoCK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-01-22

Fifteen Pure Bred White Plymouth
Rock cockereln. Empire strain, 81 each,
8 for S. 90. Call early and secure q
choice bird.
RoxANA BOWER,
Custer, So. Oak.
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-
inement, and usually have to be very
closely watched to keep them from
escaping through the keyhole to the
happy hunting grounds.