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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
Personal Mention.

j. Nj. Daniels was up from Fairburn
Wednesday.
A c. Davis was a Lead visitor i'm
Custer Tuesday.
S. N. Cady was Hot Springs visitor
in town Monday.
E. G.. Johnson. was over from Hill
City Thursday.
L. l.. Griffith represented Hermosa at
the county seat Tuesday.
d. +. Crouch came up from Baker
vile Tuesday on business.
r. E Rogers, Of Tacoma. Washington
had rooms at the Kleemann Thursday.
A. Miller was a registered guest at
the Kleemann Thursday from st. Louis.
Attorney Benedict spent the forepart
of the week in Rapid on legal business.
". Garlock and Charles Manahan
visited Key stone Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Col. A. J. Kellar, of Hot Springs, was
transacting legal business in Custer
Monday.
Attorney B. r. Wood is looking after
legal business in circuit court at Rapid
this week.
L. f. Mayer was registered at the
Kleemann Monday from Louisville,
Kentucky.
r. H. Chapman, United States topo-
graphical surveyor. came in from Mon
tana Thursday.
Mrs. J. &. Wolfe came up from Prin-
gle Monday morning, retur Ing home
again in the evening.
w. A. Brady, of the wholesale house
Of McCord. Brady Co. of Omaha, was
looking after business in Custer Tues
day.
Mrs. T. w. Delicate went north over
the Burlington Thursday morning for q
few days visit with friends in Dead.
wood. She expects to return this even
ing.
Deputy Mineral Surveyor Charles NJ.
Cation left for his home in Hill City Sat
urday evening, having completed the
survey on George Tarbell's raLch north
Of Custer.
G. S. Manahan, wife and daughter
came in from Newcastle, Wyoming sun
day for a visit with their many Custer
friends. They expect to leaye for home
Saturday evening
c. W. Pitcher departed Wednesday
for keystone, where he will enter the
Keystone mill as student to familiarize
himself with amalgamaton and genera
mill work. He expects to remain about
a month.
John L. Schofeld passed through Gus
ter Tuesday evening for Silver City
New Mexico. where he has accepted G
| position us timber foreman for a large
miriug company. His family will re
main in Deadwood for the present
Miss Ora Feay departed Saturday
evening Of last week for Knobel, Ar
kansas, where she will spend the winter
with the family Of her aunt. Mr.. w. NJ
Alexander. On her way she will stol
for week or two at Springfield, Ne
braska, for a visit with her granC
parents, Mr.. and Mrs John |. Smith
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
Notice..

State of South Dakota, County of Gus
ter. In County Court, before Honorable
Alfred T. Feay, County Judge.
In the matter of the application OF
Emanuel Mcdonald, for appointment OF
Guardian for his person and property.
Notice is hereby given that Emanuel
McDon aid has filed a petition in this
Court requesting the Appointment ot
Resin Otis as guardian OF his person and
property, and that all persons interested
in such matter are hereby directed tc
show cause before this court on Satur
day, November 25th, 1899. at the houl
Of 2 o'clock p. m of said day why the
said Resin Otis he not so appointed.
ALFRED I. FEAY,
Attest County Judge.
F.J. V. RUTKowsKI,
Clerk Of Courts.
Ed l. Grantham,
Attorney for petitioner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
For Over Fifty Years

An Old and Well-Tried Remedy.
Mrs. " inslow's Soothing Syrup has beer
used for over fifty wears 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 Dia,rhea. 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, 1899-11-18

The Ochre mill. situated in the wes-
tern part of town, have been running in
full blast for the past week and oyer 80
tons Of hemitite iron ore have been con-
verted into paint. This ore came from
the mines ofIron mountain Mr.. Henry
Robinson is daily expected from Akron,
Ohio, to receive the machinery, which
has been delivered and set up, and is
now ready for test trial. 1t is hoped and
presumed that the plant will run con-
tinuously, in which case employment
will be found for many teams to haul
ore from the mines to the works.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

1t will not be a surprise to any who
are at all familiar with the good quail
ties of Chamberain's Cough Remedy,
to know that people everywhere take
pleasure in relating their experience in
the use of that splendid medicine and in
telling Of the benefit they have received
from it, of bad colds it has cured, of
threatened attacks Of pneumonia it has
averted and of the children it has saved
from attacks of Group and whooping
cough. 1t is a grand, good medicine.
For sale by A. J. Jones & Co. druggists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
F:,,a " CREAM FLOUR
Fs1G a is Highest Patent,

The local paper is the only indispen-
sible advertising medium for the local
merchants 1t is bought and paid for
because people want it. If they did not
want it they would not buy it. An
inch of space in local newspaper is
worth an acre Of hand bills or circulars.
No advertising substitute has yet been
invented for the local week ~ newspaper.
The ignorant rich and the scholarly
poor all devour the contents of the coun-
try week. kly-ady and the
whole business. The advertisements
are often read with as much interest as
the account Of great social gathering
A local merchant is known by the qnal.
ity of his advertising, and the average
reader knows where to find it and IT is
always interesting to him. Running
professional cards is pro6tab c custom
to both publisher and advertiser, and
while everybody may know the lawyer
and the doclor, they may not know the
office hours. 1t j. profes sional court
esy to run small lad" for the many
favors the editor is constantly showing
his fellow citizens The local weekly
gets down deeper into the hearts and
nearer the pocketbook of the family
than does any otner med um. journal
list.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Others,
Why not youp

My wife has been using Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, with good results, for
a lame shoulder that has panied her
continually for nine years. We have
tried all kinds of medicines and doctors
without receiving any benefit from any
of them. One day we saw an advertise
ment of this medicine and thought OF
trying it, which We did with the best ol
satisfaction. She has used only one
bottle and her shoulder is almost we'll
-Adolph L. Millett, Manchester, N. III
For sale by A. J. Jones & Co, druggists
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The range tributary to Edgemont is
fast becoming famous for sheep. 1t is
estimated that the yield Of wool from
that section this year was abolt 694 900
pounds. the average fleece weighing
about 8 pounds. The amount received
in cash for the clip for this season, is said
to be over SlO0,0O0.00.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18


Bank corporation,
Plaintiff,
Fred 7. Evans, Defendant.
Notice Is hereby given, that by virtue OF an
execution to me directed and delivered. and now
i'm my hands, issued out of the clerks Office OF
the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court, State OF
South Dakota. i'm and for the County OF Fall
River, upon judgment rendered in sal court
in favor of John l.. Burke, as Receiver OF the
Minnekahta State Bank, corporation, and
against Fred +. Evans, ] have levied upon the
following described real property of said de-
fendant, to-wit:
All the right, title and interest OF the above
named defendant In and To the Southeast Quar-
ter of the Southeast Quarter, of Section
Twenty-Five (29( in Township Six 6l,
South OF Range Seven (7), East OF the b. ii.
NJ, situate in the County of Custer, and State of
South Dakota, as shown by the official survey of
said county, now on file in the Office Of the reg
lister of deeds of said County OF Custer, and
state of South Dakota, and that shall on Sat
urday, the qua d Y of December, A. ID. 1899, al
the hour of 9 o'clock in the afternoon OF said
day at the front door Of the Court House in
Custer City, in said County Of Custer, apd State
of South Dakota, proceed TO sell all the right,
title and interest of the above named defendant,
Fred L. Evans. In and to the above described
property, to satisfy said Judgment, and costs,
amounting to One Thousand, Four Hundred and
Eighty-sX Dollars and Forty Cents (Sl ,4s6.40),
together with all accruing cost OF sale, and IN.
tereSt on the same from the 10Th day of July
A. d. 1896, at public auction, to the highest bid
der for cash.
Dated at Custer City. s. d., this 25th day Of
October, 1899.
Sheriff of Custer County, SO. Oak.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
First publication, Oct. %, 1899.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
w oman's Mistake.

1t is fact that as we look back in
our past life We see SO many places where
we could haye bettered our conditions,
had we taken advice of others, with
more experience. We are here to tell
you now that you make no mistake
when you use the X X X X X Cream
-four. Every sack Of this flour is war
ranted to be the best that wheat can
make.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The Harvey Peak Tin Company's saw
mill east of Hill City was destroyed by
fire last Saturday. Several thousand
fe ct Of lumber were also consumed.
Among the losers were George Hare,
Charles Clifford and the company. The
loss is estimated at So 600.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The meteoric shower billed by astron
mers for the morning Of the 18th. be.
tween the hours Of midnight and a. NJ.
was disappointment to Custer people.
The display, ifany. was not visible here
probably owing to u heavy clouded at
H. osphere
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Bower entertain
ed number of their friends at their
home on Denver avenue, last evening.
Mrs. Bessie Burton, of Custer, and Mr..
j. b. Wertherell were present, and de-
lighted the company. the former with
vocal, the latter with instrumental
music.-Pioneer Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The trans continental railroads are
preparing for extraordinarily big bust
ness to and from California this fall and
winter. Perhaps the most remarkable
improveme are those which have
been made by the Burlington Route in
connection with the Denver d Rio
Grande and Southern Pacific. These
lines have reduced the running time
across the continent l34 hours.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Blind Boone, one of the most interest
ing musicians in the country, will ap.
pear at the opera house in this city on
the evening Of November 2Sth. OF this
musical prodigy, Kunkels Musical Re
view Of st. Louis, Mo-. says; John w.
Boone is one of the most wonderful
pianists Of recent years. His playing is
remarkable, not because of blindness,
bu, because Of his artistic excellence.
John w. Boone is justly considered the
successor Of the celebrated Gottschalk.
He grasps with marvellous rapdity any
composition played for him, and the
most difficult pieces are played after
single reading. His engagements here
drew crowded houses nightly. He has
met the leading pi OCCASIONAL men Of the
city, and the opinion is unanimous that
he the most wonderful artist before the
public. We adyise our patrons wher.
ever lie appears, to take advantage of
the opportunity OF hearing him"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

You never know what form Of blood
poison will follow constipation. Keep
the liver clean by using DeWitt's Little
Early Risers and you will avoid trouble.
They are famous little pills for constipa-
ton and liver and bowel troubles. A,
j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The foot ball game between the Rapid
school Of mines club and the students OF
the Deadwood high school, played at
Rapid last Saturday, resulted in favor
Of the school Of mines by a score OF
eleven to nothing. Another game will
be played in Deadwood sometime dur
ing the coming week.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

At the meeting of the Black Hills
Federation of Women's clubs held at
Lead on Friday of last week, the follow
ing officers were elected for the coming
year: President, Miss S. j. Briefly of
Sturgis; vice president, Mrs. Seth Bull
lock of Deadwood; recording secretary,
Mrs w. 7. Coad of Rapid; correspond
ing secretary. Mrs. w. w. Stewart of
Sturgis; treasurer, Mrs. George Boomer
OF Lead. 1t was decided to hold an
nual meetings hereafter instead of semi
animal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

La Grippe, with its after effects, an.
nually destroys thousands of people. 1t
may he quickly cured by One Minute
Cough cure, the only remedy that pro
duces immediate results in coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, pneumonia and throat
and lung troubles 1t will prevent con.
sumption. A. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

For burns, cuts, bruises, lacerations
or injuries of any description, Ballard's
Snow Liniment is a sovereign remedy.
1t never fails to do good. and SO prompt
ly that its wonderful curative properties
frequently create surprise. Price 20
and so cts. A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
Eiv0 Y CREAM FLOUR
HU N At Garloc

The IA year old son of Milton Morris
of Rapid attempted to examine dyna.
mite cap few days ago with pin,
with the result that there was an explo-
sion which maneled the other hand Sc
verely. 1t was necessary to amputate
two fingers and the thumb from the left
hand
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
g;,,o W CREAM FLOUR
FIVG "A is Highest Patent
Used by British Soldiers in Africa

USed py brltlsh Soiuicrs III Airica'
Capt G.. &. Dennison is well known al
over Africa as commander Of the forces
that captured the famous rebel Galishe
Under date of Nov. 4, 1897, from Nry
burg, Bechuaraland, he writes: BE
fore starting on the last campaign
bought quantity of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera aud Diarrlaa Remedy. which
/ used my self when troubled with
bowels complaint, and had given to my
men. and in every case it proved most
beneficial" For sale by A J jones &
Co, druggists,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

AS will be seen elsewhere in this issue
the grocery firm of Donaldson & Granger
has been Dissolved by mutual colsent,
Mr.. j. N. Granger retiring from the
firm. Mr.. Donaldson has associated
himself with p. ID. McClelland, late
Capt of COMPANY l, and the firm will
hereafter be known as Donaldson &
McClelland
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
tREu ~ At Carlo

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
a notice of the filing Of plats Of the
Black Hills reserve. The plats will be
fled in the land office at Rapid City
December 18th, 1899, after which date
entries can be made by all legal apph
cants upon the tracts described in the
pniica
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The Griffith Hardware Company OF
Deadwoo has made voluntary assign.
ment for the benefit of creditors. The
reason assigned for doing this is that
business has been very slack the last
six months, and there is no promise for
i'm ediate imDrOyement
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Sheriff Ainsley departed Sunday even
ing for Sioux Falls, having in custody
Ira M. Tanner convicted and sentenced
at the late term Of court to nine months
imprisonment in the penitentiary on
the charge ofgrand larceny.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

George Welge and Herman Smith
were instantly killed the latter part Of
last week in a runaway, three miles
from Deadwood on the road to Spear
fish. Welge was known to the north
ern Hills people as the Potato King
being the largest potato raiser in the
Hills. Welge had his neck broke and
Smith his spinal column.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

If you have sore throat. soreness
across the back or side, or your lungs
feel sore or tender, or You are threaten
ed with diphtheria or pneumonia, apply
Billiards. Snow Liniment externally,
and use Ballard's Horehound Syrup. A..
J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Charley Ostrom has resigned his posi-
ton as foreman in the North Star mine
and has been succeeded by Mr. Frank
Wicker We understand that Mr.. o.
from will open up shoe shop in Custer
in the near future.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

j d Bridges. Editor Democrat" Ian.
caster, N. II. says, "One Minute Cough
Cure is the best remedy for Group ever
used" Immediately relieves and cures
coughs, colds, Group, asthma, pneu-
monia, bronchitis. grippe and alrthroat
and lung troubles. 1t prevents con-
sumption. A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

MANTED-sEyERAL BRIGHT AND HON,
this and close by counties. Salary $500 year
and expenses Straight, bona fde, no more, no
less salary. Position permanent. Our refer
ences. any bank In any town. 1t Is mainly Office
work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope, The DoMIN'
ION COMPANY, Dept. 3, Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Col. ii. Wright. one of the pioneer
settlers OF Rockerville, died on his farm
near that place on the 18th inst. OF old
age. Mr.. Wright came to Rockerville
in 1875. where he resided up to the time
of his death.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
CARPRT MEANING.

The public is hereby notified that
am now prepared to weave carpets and
rugs in the best style OF the art, and on
the most reasonable terms. Correspon
dence from abroad respectfully solicited
JAMES LUNGER,
Custer City, S. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

The Homestake Mining company are
preparing to spend $l,000,0O000, in
bringing water supply from Spearfish
to Lead City and Deadwood. 1t is said
this will increase their present volume
by 800 inches This will be ample for
mining. milling. fire and domestic pur.
poses, and will fill long felt want in
Deadwood and the towns on the 'be :"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
SUMMONS.
State OF South Dakota, County of Custer, ss
In Justice Court Before G. III. Henderson, jus.

State OF South Dakota, County of Custer, ss.
In Justice Court Before G. III. Henderson, JUS
tlce of the Peace.
Seymour N. Fitch andlMark Al
Willis, cO-partuerS as Fitch
Willis, Plaintiffs,
j. NJ McCracken, whose first
Christian name Is TO plaintiff
unknown, Defendant.
The state OF South Dakota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
appear before ME at my office in the town OF
Custer City IN said county on the 9TH day OF
October 1899, at the hour Of ten O'Clock a. IN. OF
that day, To answer to the complaint of the
above named plaintiffs who claim 10 recover Ol
you the sum ol thirty dollars and twenty-five
cents for goods, wares aud merchandise sold ana
delivered 10 the defendant by the plaintiff du :
ing the years 1896 aud 1897, ut the plaintiff S
special instance and request
And you are hereby notified that If you fail TO
appear and answer as herein required, plaintif
viii take Judgment against you for the sum OF
thirty dollars and twenty-five cents, together
with costs and disbursements allowed by law.
Given under my hand this 2Sth tay Of Septenl-
Der, 1899. -
Justice of the Peace within and for Custer
County, s. u.
l.. l.. GRANTHAM,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
To the Sheriff of Custer County. Greeting
Make legal service hereof and due return,
G.. III. HENDERSON,
Justice OF the Peace.
Continued to November 22nd, 1899, at lC
mons "
Justice of the Peace.
First publication, October 18th, 1899.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

State of South Dakota, County of Custer, IS,
In Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Thomas V. Garlock,
vs..
l.. b. Parker, whose Chris
tian name Is to plaintiff
unknown.
The State of South Dakota sends greetings:
To the above named Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of Thomas v. Garlock,
Plaintiff, which will be filed in the Office OF the
Clerk of the Circuit Court within and for said
Custer County, at Custer City, South Dakota, and
to serve q copy of your answer OH the subscriber
at his Office In the Town OF Custer City, South
Dakota, within thirty days after the service Of
this Summons, exclusive OF the day OF service,
or the Plaintiff will take Judgment against you
for one hundred sixty-eight dollars and fivc
cents, besides costs.
Dated at Custer City, South Dakota, this 22nd,
day of September, 1890
ED. L. GRANTHAM,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
To the above named Defendant:
Please take notice that the complaint in this
action filed in the Office of the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court within, and for Custer County,
South Dakota, on the 26th day of October, a. d.,
1899.
ED. L. GRANTHAM,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
First publication, oct 2Sth, 1899.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18
Church Announcements.

Services in Congregational church
Sunday, November 10th, morning and
evening. Sunday School at 10 a. m
Preaching at IL. Morning topic, "A
Little Journey Through the World
Song Service at 7:45 p. IN. Preaching at
7:3O Evening topic, IAN Over Empha'
sis" A study of David Ware. Strang
ers cordially welcomed.
Katherine w. Radford, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Regular services will be held IN the
Catholic church every fourth sunday in
each month The pastor requests al
Catholics to bear this in mind and come
ont to each service
FIR JOS. Dunn. Pastor
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Infant mortality is something fright
fnl. Nearly one quarter die before they
reach one year, one-third before they
are five, and one half before they are
fifteen. The timely use of Whites
Cream Vermifuge would save majority
of these precious lives. Price 25 cents.
A. j. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

II is historical fact that the first
placer gold was discovered on Spring
creek.-Black Hills Mining Review.
Can't let it 90 that way MIR. Review.
The first placer gold was found on
French creek on the present townsite
of Custer We have the man who dug
it out in 1874, and he swears that it is
the true historical fact, all other his
tory to the contrary notwithstanding
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-11-18

Custer Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, will hold its regular meeting this
Saturday evening. All members Of
the order are requested to attend, as
officers are to be elected for the ensuing
v..or