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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Bakeryille Items.

A. II. Herbert is improving slowly.
A. g. Baker is about the same as al
last report.
Ranchers report stock us coming
through the late storms with no loss ex-
cept a few early calves.
There will be quite a loss in potatoes,
as almost everybody's cellar in this vi
cinity were frozen during the past cold
snap.
From the old settlers l learn that the
past cold snap was q record breaker.
Last Friday night, the 10th, the Their.
mometer registered 40 below zero.
F. NJ Stewart of Buffalo Gap pu,
about four hundred head of cattle on
the range heal here late last fall, and
he will sustain some loss, though not
great.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. &. Roseberry gave
their neighbors and friends a sociable
Friday evening, the 10th, which was
well attended considering the frigidity
of the weather. Dancing was the pro
gram Of the evening. Supper and re
freshments were served at 1890 a. IN
After supper dancing was resumed and
kept up until the sun began peeping over
the hills, when the guests departed fol
their homes, declaring it one of the fin
est evenings ever spent, and wishing fol
another in the near future.
v L
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Masquerade Ball.

The Custer Cornet Band, recently re-
organized by the young men of this
place, will give a masquerade ball on
Washington's Birth Day, Wednesday
evening, February 22nd. The boys have
been making good progressssince they
perfected the new organization, and
give promise of soon being able to fur
nish Custer with first class music, which
should be appreciated by our citizens.
They have been to considerable expense
and are giving this dance to replenish
their depleted exchequer. We trust
that all those who enjoy tripping the
light fantastic will make a special effort
to be present and help along a good
cause. Turn out and give the boys al
the encouragement you can.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
First publication, February 4, 1899.
Notice Before Tax Deed Shall Issve.

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA, 90
County of Custer,
The State of South Dakota sends greeting: To
j. b. Dickover, and TO all Others Interested or
concerned.
You are hereby notified that on the second
day of November, 1896, the then treasurer OF
said Custer county, South Dakota, offered for
sale and sold the following described real es-
tate situated in said Custer county. South Da-
kota, owlt: Lots one and two, aud the : Il
NE Il, section 3, o 6, range 9, Il. b. III. M,
for the delinquent taxes for the year 1895, with
the interest and penalty thereon, which was
then due and delinquent, together with
the costs allowed by law, and a certificate
of said sale thereof was duly issued TO said Gus
ter county, South Dakota, which certificate has
been for a valuable consideration duly assigned
TO and is now legally owned and held by Walter
Scott: that a period of over two years has
elapsed since the making of said sale; that no
person or persons have redeemed said premises
from said sale; and that the right of redemption
of said premises from said sale, including said
taxes, penalty and interest accrued and to ac-
crue since said sale, together with all costs al
loved by law, will expire and q deed TO the said
premises be made by the treasurer of said Gus
ter county, South Dakota, to the undersigned
after sixty days from the complete service OF
this notice.
Dated at Custer, South Dakota, this 2lst day
OF January, A.. ID. 1899.
Eirct mobilization Ianuary 90 1000
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
DR.. Fenner'S
Kidney & BaCkaChe
CURE.

A combination of the most effec-
tive known remedial agents for the
cure of all Kidney, Bladder,
Urinary and Uterine diseases.
Too frequent or turbed urine, bed
wetting by children, lame back,
dropsy, female weaknesses, rheuma-
tism and heart disease are cured by
this great medicine.
This is no new discovery but has
been used in private practice for
a third of a century by n Of Amer
ica's most successful physicians.
In order to extend to a wider USE
fitness a medicine that has pro-
duced such beneficient results
1t is now advertised to the millions.
Experience teaches that merit
alone is not sufficient to bring to
the people knowledge of the won
derfull curative powers Of
this extraordinary preparation.
1t is also a great Renal Depurant
or Blood Purifyer, straining off the
impurities from the blood through
the kidneys.
For Sale by A. j. Jones & 20.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Notice Before Tax Deed Shall Issue.

Notice Before Tax Deed Shall Issue.
STATE Eo SE So 81 Gps RakorA' IS.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting: To
Margaret Brennan, and to all others interested
or concerned.
of November, 1896, the then county treasurer OF
said Custer county, South Dakota. offered for
sale and sold TO the said county OF Custer. South
Dakota, to-wit: That part or portion Of the
Northeast. Quarter Of the Northeast Quarter
Township Two (2) South, OF Range Eight () East
of the Black Hills Meridian, and particularly
described as follows: Beginning at a point two
rods south OF the northeast corner OF the north
east quarter OF the northeast quarter OF said
Section Thirty-two and running south for a
distance of ten rods, thence east a distance OF
sixteen rods, thence north a distance OF ten rods,
thence west sixteen rods to place of beginning,
consisting of one acre OF land In said Custer
County, South Dakota, the same being real es-
tate, for delinquent taxes for the years 1892, 1898
and 1895, with the interest and penalty thereon
which were then due and delinquent, together
with the costs allowed by law, and a certificate
ter county, South Dakota, which said certificate
of sale has been for a valuable consideration duly
assigned To, and is now legally owned and held
by John L. Reddick; that over two years has
elapsed since the making OF said sale; that no
person or persons have redeemed said premises
from said sale: and that the right of redemption
OF said premises from said sale. including said
taxes, penalty and interest accrued and to ac-
crue since said sale, together with all costs al
lowed by law, will expire and a deed TO the said
ter county, South Dakota, to the undersigned
after the sixty days OF the completed service OF
this notice.
Dated at Hermosa, South Dakota, this 23rd
JOHN L. REDDICK.
First publication, February 4, 1899.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
For over Fifty Y ears

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy.
Mrs. Wihslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions OF
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. It soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for Diarrb9a. Is pleasant to
the taste Sold by Druggists In every
part of the World. Twenty five cents q
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, 1899-02-18
Low Prices.

To make room for spring goods, l will
sell you -four at the following low prices
from now until March LIST, for Cash:
LIST Patent. the finest in town, per
sack ""....-..." l III
LIST Patent, the finest in town, per
100 lbs for..........."...-... 80. 2 10
1st Patent, the finest in town, in
500 lbs lots for........ ...... ...... 2 90
End Patent that will make good
white bread, per sack .......... ] 90
End Patent that will make good
white bread, per 100 lbs."..."... ] 30
End Patent that will make good
white bread, i'm 500 lbs lots...."- ] IS
Straight grade, not very good, per
This is a great opportunity for you to
Law in a stock Of -four that will not &C.
cur again, as wheat is 10Y on the adj
vance. Cut out this ad, as it will not
appear again. Yours for business.
T V. GARLoCK.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
AS the season of the year when pneu-

AS the season of the year when pneu-
monia, la grippe, sore throat, coughs,
colds, catarrh, bronchitis and lung
troubles are to be guarded against, moth.
ing sis a fine substitute" will ANSWER
the purpose" or is 'just as good" as
One Minute Cough Cure. That is the
one infallible remedy for all lung, throat
or bronchial troubles. Insist vigorous
ly upon having it if something else" is
offered you. A. j. Jones q 60.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

The case of L. w. Speed against John
S. George has been decided in the court
at Deadwood. The jury brought in a
verdict for Speed Of 100000 with in
terest. This was for his commission in
the sale of the Keystone property upon
which Mr.. Speed held a bond and was
negotiating the sale TO MIR. George and
his company. The company thought to
escape the payment of this amount by
buying Of the owners direct and leav
ing Mr.. Speed out in the cold. Moral,
Thou shalt not muzzle the OK that
treads the corn
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Charley Sager while out riding on
Sunday forenoon looking after his stock
came very near meeting with a very
serious accident. While crossing a
bridge on Willow creek, near the ranch
Of Z. A. Dickson, the horse he was
riding accidentally stepped into a hole
which was covered up with snow an d
fell sideways, upon Mr.. Sager's left
side and shoulder. Mr.. E. A. Dick
son, who happened to be nea by when
the accident occurred, came to his rescue
and assisted him to his residence, and
afterwards brought him to his home in
this city. AT first it was thought he had
sustained serious injuries, but upon ex-
animation it was found that no bones
were broken, and that he had escaped
with but slight, though painful bruises.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitfield & Co, 240 Wa
bash-av., corner Jackson-st., one of
Chicago's oldest and most prominent
druggists, recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for la grippe, as it not
only gives a prompt and complete relief
but also counteracts any tendency of la
grippe 10 result in pneumonia. For sale
by A. j. Jones & Co., druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Keep Posted on Legislation.

By sending 81 so to the undersigned
you will receive during the coming leg
i~slative session the Pierre Daily Free
Press containing a fac simile copy OF
every bill introduced in each house.
within 36 hours after introduction, to-
gether with a report oflegislative doings
and the progress each day of legislation
and other interesting inform alton
Send now.
w. G. Yates, State Printer.
S. G. Dewell, Pub. Free Press.
Address,
Yates & Dewell, Pierre, s. D.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Faults of digestion cause disorders Of
the liver, and the whole system becomes
deranged. Herbine perfects the pro
cess of digestion and assimilation, and
thus makes pure blood. Price 50 cts.
A I Jones e Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Articles of incorporation have been
filed with the secretary of state at Pierre
for the Black Hills Cattle company at
Sturgis, with a capital of 100000. In
corporators, John w. DeKay, Henry f.
DeKay, Waukegan, ILL.,; Henry f. Per-
kins, Wesley A. Stuart, Sturgis; David
A. Walton, Volunteer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

The Midway Plaisance. as presented
by the Congregational ladies Tuesday
evening, was a highly successful affair,
both financially, and as an entertain
ment. The well decorated booths, their
contents, the unique '~calls," and the
good natured crowds alike suggested
the genuine midway Whilst no words
but of praise are due the finely render
ed program. Readings, drills, and ire
sistable Ministries made up a delightful
entertainment which gratified to a late
hour a large audience.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

w. J. Bowles mourns the loss of a
pair of blankets and two suits of under
wear. On Friday evening of last week
during Mr.. Bowles' absence some mis-.
creant entered his cabin and appropri-
ated the above mentioned articles for
his own use. At last accounts the thief
was still enjoying his liberty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
To the Members of the Willow Greek
Mining Company.

CUSTER CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA.
You are hereby notified that at a meeting or
the directors of said company held on the 4th
day of Feb. 1899, an assessment of 6 mills per
share was levied upon the capital stock of said
corporation, payable on the 9TH day OF March,
ton at the branch office OF said corporation at
LeMars, Iowa. Any stock upon which this as.
sessment shall remain unpaid Oh the 9TH day OF
sale at public auction, and unless payment is
made before. will be sold on the 22nd day Of
March, 1899, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses
of sale.
H.. j. LINDEN, Secretary,
LeMars, Iowa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1899.

~
Garlock's.
Go to Wilcox for -four, grain and feed
ut bottom figures.
Car load of the famous "Black Hills
Best" -four just received at Bailey Cos.
DR.. Maple, who has been il. with
pneumonia is up and around.
Save Diamond C" Soap wrappers and
get many valuable prizes.
Born, in this city on Thursday, Feb.
10th, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Virtue, a
son.
If you want to use the best -four buy
1t at Garlock's.
The Black Hills horsemen are called
to meet at Sturgis today for organiza-
ton.
Silverware free to users of Diamond
&C" Soap. Ask your grocer.
Sheriff Ainslie has been confined to
his home during the week with the pre-
vailing grip.
Persons having chickens or eggs for
sale will find ready sale for them at Nc
Fadden's Meat Market.
Before the discovery Of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. A. j.. Jones q Co.
Mrs. p. Kleemann, who has been laid
up with the grip for some time is i'm.
proving.
Your washing is early on the line if
you use Diamond sc" Soap.
A lodge of the Independent Order
Odd Fellows will be instituted in Key
stone early in March.
Don't ~irritate your lungs with a stub
born cough when a pleasant and effec-
tive remedy may be found in Billiards.
Horehound Syrup. Price, 25 cents and
so cents.
B. F. Towner has been confined to his
home with the grip this week, but is re.
ported on the improve.
Diamond &C" Soap is a wash-day
friend. Cultivate its acquaintance.
J. M. Lewis, who has been laid up
with the grip for a month or SO, is able
to be up and around once more.
"Give me a liver regulator and l can
regulate the world" said a genius. The
druggist handed him a bottle ofDe Wits
Little Early Risers, the famous little
pills. A. j. Jones & Co.
The employees of the B. &. M. at this
place were made happy Tuesday morn
ing by receiving their checks for last
month.
All grocers sell Diamond &c" Soap
1t has no superior for laundry use.
Owing to sickness and the inclemency
of the weather, the Baptist Sunday
school has been closed until the first
Sunday in April.
Ifyou have a cough, throat irritation,
weak lungs, pain in the chest, difficult
breathing, Group or hoarseness. let us
suggest One Minute Cough Cure. AL
ways reliable and safe. A. j. Jones &
Co.
Ex-senator G. G. Moody. of Dead
wood, who has been dangerously i'll
with pneumonia the past three weeks,
is reported somewhat improved.
One trial will convince you that Dia-
moud &C" Soap is best for laundry use.
The ladies of the Congregational
church desire to express their thanks
to the ladies and gentlemen who SO
generously contributed their time,
money and talents toward the Midway
Plaisance entertainment.
Children who are troubled with worms
are pale in the face. fretful by spells,
restless in sleep. have blue rings around
their eyes, bad dreams, variable appe-
tite, and pick the nose. Whites Cream
Vermifuge will kill and expel these
parasites. Price % cents. A, j. Jones
s. Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Red Hot From the Gun.

Was the ball that hit G.. B. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War; 1t
caused horrible Ulcers that no treat
ment helped for 20 years. Then Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured him. Cures
cuts. bruises, burns, %felons, corns, skin
eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
% cents a box. Sold by A. j. Jones L
Co. druggist.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment is on
panacea. but is recommended for piles
only. These it will cure. Price 80
cents in bottles; Tubes, rs. cents. A. J.
Jones & Co.
Notice of Hearing Of Petition for Let
ters of Administration.

State Of South Dakota, County Of Custer. In
County Court.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Godfred Spring.
deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
Antonio Spring, Hattie Spring, Godfred Spring,
Lulu Spring, Emma Spring, Title Spring, Carry
Spring, Eddie Spring, Frank Spring and John
Spring, heirs at law and next OF kin Of Godfred
Spring, deceased, and TO all to whom these pres
ents may come.
Notice is hereby gwen. that Antonio Spring
has filed with the Judge of this Court, a petition,
praying for Letters OF Administration OF the
estate OF Godfred Spring, deceased, and that on
Monday, the Goth day OF February, 1899, at one
o'clock p. m, OF said day, being day OF a regu-
lar term OF this court, to-wit: OF the january
term 1899, at the Office OF the County Judge, In
the court house OF said County, In the town Of
Custer City, County of Custer, South Dakota, has
been set for hearing said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition should not be
granted. =.
Dated at Custer City, y. D., this Goth day Of
January, A. ID. 1899.
ALFRED I. FEAY,
Judge OF the County Court.
G. Z. SMITH, Attorney for Petitioner.
First publication, February 4, 1899.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Fred Keene and Frank Kelley, who
we're tried in the United States court at
Deadwood for robbing two postofices in
the eastern part of the state, were SEN
fenced by Judge Garland to three years
in the ~penitentiary at Sioux Falls, and a
fine of 500.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18
Personal Mention.

G. A. Maxon, of Omaha, had rooms at
the Kleemann on Saturday.
G. l.. Thorp of Hot Springs had rooms
at the Kleemann Thursday.
Odo Reder spent several days in the
northern Hills during the week.
L j. Pilney of Minneapolis. Mimi,
was rustling trace in Custer Thursday.
Herman Reinbold, the Omaha chem
list, came in on the morning of the 10th.
Thos. Riley. of Omaha, was rustling
business among our merchants Mon
day.
Harry Bolan was an arrival from
Newcastle, Wyoming, Wednesday morn.
ing.
NJ. c. Meyers was a guest at the
Kleemann Saturday, hailing from Chi
cago.
B. r. Wood returned Tuesday from
Deadwood, where he has been attending
U. S. court.
w. T.. Crouter spent several days at
Keystone this week on professional
business.
A. c. Walker, Of Hermosa, came in
Tuesday morning and spent the day in
Custer on business,
j. w. Phillips departed Thursday
evening for Lincoln, Neb. He expects
to be gone about thirty days.
J d. Poorman, of the Swift Packing
company Of Sonth Omaha, was inter
viewing our merchants Tuesday.
+. j. Deeler was interviewing our
merchants in the interest of the Mel
ville.Ogden Crockery Co. of St. Paul,
Mimi, Thursday.
Gene Rogers returned Friday evening
from Ragged Top, where he has been
for several weeks past looking after his
mining interests in that section.
T. l. Wheeler returned from Dead
wood early in the week, where he has
been serving Uncle Sam in the capa-
city of United States grand juror.
w. B. Eastman, U. S. deputy revenue
collector Of Broken Bow, Neb., came in
on the Wednesday morning passenger,
and spent the day in Custer on official
business.
Henry Robinson of Akron, Ohio, who
has been looking after his varied inter-
ests in and around Custer for several
days, departed for his home on Friday
evening of last week.
Mr.. j.. S. Peltz returned early in the
week from his canvassing trip at Her
mosa. He reports considerable sickness
in that locality, both among children
and grown people. Grip and measles
seem to be the prevailing ailments.
d. P. Moore, representing G. Gotzian
& Co. Of st. Paul, Mimi, and president
of the Willow Creek Mining company,
came III Thursday morning and spent
several days in this place looking after
the firms interests rs well as his own
w. w. Odds returned the latter part
of last week from Colorado, whittier he
went some time ago to look after some
mining property. He informs us that a
company has been organized and that
they have secured a very promising free
milling proposition. Mr.. Odds expects
to leave in the near future to superin-
tendent the erection of a mill.
Gold Plated Cabinet Picture Frame
with an easel back free for 100 Dia.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Mrs. James Palmer, aged 35 years,
died at her home neal Odo Reder's saw
mill, ten miles northwest Of Custer. on
Thursday, February 9th, ofconsumption,
after an illness of over two years. The
remains were brought to this city on
Friday evening of last week and ship
ped to her former home at Gordon,
Neb., for interment. Deceased leaves a
husband and FIVE children to mourn
her demise. The family has been liy-
ing in this vicinity since last Septem.
Der.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Services in Congregational church
next Sunday morning and evening.
Subject of morning sermon. "A never
ending conflict" In the evening the
pastor will speak on the Blindness of
the mere students Of nature" Public
cordially invited to these services.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

w. w. Hopecroft, of Sturgis, who
keeps a saloon, was seriously injured a
few nights ago by the explosion of a
acetylene. gas plant which furnished
light for his place. He was seen going
out to the little building at the rear OF
the saloon to start the plant going for
the night. Soon after a terrific explo.
sion occurred and Hopecroft was found
about ten feet from the entrance to the
gas plant, unsconscious. His head was
badly bruised and it is feared he is in
jured internally.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

One Of the cottages in connection with
the insane asylum at Yankton was to-
tally destroyed by fire on the morning
of the 18th, and seventeen patients were
cremated. Full particulars of the hor-
rid disaster will be found on the second
page Of this issue.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. White, of Hill
City, uncle and aunt of Mrs. l. M. Dom
aldson, came in Friday evening of last
week. Mrs. White is suffering with a
disease of the eyes, having almost lost
the sight of one, and she came here for
the purpose of taking treatment of DR..
Calkins. They haye leased the build.
ing opposite the doctors Office on Crook
street, and expect to remain two or
three months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

Work will soon commence on the ar.
tesian we'll at Fort Meade, the bids hav-
ing already been let. A telegram from
Washington u that work will
soon be commenced on the new bar
racks, for which $4,000 was recently
appropriated by congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-02-18

The u. &. NJ. Railroad company has
put in a telegraph station at Redfern,
between Hill City and Rockford. That
place has been a stopping point for
some time, and the company has had a
large business among the people of that
vicinity. SO large. in fact, that a tele-
graph Office became imperative.