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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Expressions of sympathy.

The following expression ofsympathy
was adopted by Custer Lodge, No. 12l
l. o. o. F. at its regular session on Fri
day. July 27, 1900.
Conscious, as we are of the removal
from our association and from our midst
by the enforcement Of the inexorable
decree of nature, of our Brother Henry
Richardson, by which a wife and chill
dren are caused to mourn the departure
to the bourne from which no traveller re-
turns, of loying husband and father, and
the community worthy citizen, and oul
lodge a sterling brother; Therefore be
this the expression of our hearts.
That we weep with the wife and chill
dren, and give them our tenderest sy
pathy, trusting that it may be consola.
tion to them to know that their grief is
shared in part by US, and that their be.
reavement is measurably our own.
That we are coDizant of our own great
loss, in being deprived OF his counsel
and fellowship, more sensibly as We
lovingly turn back the pages of memory
and view the inscriptions thereon, re-
calling the pleasures of his companion
ship.
Recommended, that copy ofthe fore
going be placed in the hands of the sor
rowing widow; that same be spread al
length upon the minutes of this lodge.
Fraternally submitted,
w. f. BENEDICT, )comm;,tes
G. III. HENDERSON, oo'ni''ee'
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woodmsn Camp at Prinsle.

Mr.. w. E. Benedict. J. N. Granger, C.
E. Smith. James McKenny, e. r. Taylor
III. G. Clason, Chris Wilkinson, Frank
Wicker, Herbert Putnam, w. X. Wood
G. Graham, Jas. Hoaglan and s. G
Lummis drove to Pringle Wednesday
evening to institute Camp Of Modern
Woodman. After the teams had been
cared for, the gang refreshed themselves
at the town pump, after which all re-
paired to the Conlon hall and settled
down to business. Five candidates were
waiting to participate in the grand secret
work of wooderaft. The night was sx'
ceedingly warm. which somewhat de-
layed the ritualistic work. The last
candidate was polished of at q. m
when the boys all repaired to the front
porch and engaged in an elegant ban.
quet. Chris Wilkinson fred six inch
shell into the crowd, and among the
fragment was found the following phrase
Every man his owner waiter. or who
stole the oysters. All came home tired
but we regretted that Chester Hender.
son was not with us. May Pringle Camp
flourish like green bay tree.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
August Flowers.

"It is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Houton, "that in my travels in all parts
of the world, for the last ten years 1
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any remedy
for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stom-
ach, and for constipation. find for
tourists and statesmen, or for person
filling Office positions, where headaches
and bad feelings from irregular habits
exists. that Green's August Flower is a
grand remedy. 1t does not injure the
system by frequent use, and Is excel
lent for sour stomachs and Indigestion.
Sample bottles free at A. j. Jones & Co.'S
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Custer County's Valuation

II
The assessment rolls of Custer county
for the year 1900 have been completed
and an abstract forwarded by County
Auditor. w. A. Smith to the state audi
tor. These rolls show the acreage of
taxable land and improvements in
the county TO be l03, ,ll5, valued at $l7l,-
498; patented mineral claims go, valued
at $2l .991 town lots and improvements
2,3l3, valued at $l36,075; property in
vested in merchandise, 1921, ,l20; property
invested in manufactures. $l4.S70; total
number of horses 1858, valued at $64,
6S7 mules and asses 26, valued at $500 !;
cattle 1874, valued at $253, 1876; sheep
l1,67l, valued at $29,l40; swine 1852.
valued at $423 carriages and vehicles Of
every kind 3s5, valued at$5, ,175; moneys
and credits, $7,640; househo old furniture
$8.337 stocks and shares $28,1l8; and
all other property not enumerated under
the foregoing heads, $lS,s06. These
figures give a total valuation, as equaliz-
ed by the board ofcounty commissioners
Of $7S7 .466. To this is to be added the
the railroad valuation Of $266,054; the
Western Union Telegraph, the Adams
and American Express, the Black Hills
Telephone, and the Pullman and Wag-
ner Sleeping Car Company's valuation of
1925, which last year was assessed by
the state board of equalization at $273,.
229. Estimating the railroad and the
other company's valuation the same as
last year (S273,22 the total valuation
of the county is $l,060,695. Of course
the state board of equalization which is
now in session at Pierre may either raise
or reduce the valu alton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
The Original Oberammergau Passion
Play,

| Play.
The 9Th of August (Monday), the peo-
pie of Custer and vicinity will be given
the rare opportunity OF witnessing a
true reproduction of the "World. Fam
Gus Passion Play of Oberammergau."
DIR. Scherer, the manager, one of Ger
many's greatest lawyers and circuit
judges from the ancient city of Cologne,
has perfected arrangements with the
original company to give exhibitions in
the opera house Of our town. The doors
| will be open towards $50 o'clock D. M.
and the exhibition will commence at
$50 p. IN.
Bear in mind that this is not an ire.
sponsible, but the original firm, whose
| pictures were secured under the imme.
diate direction of the Bavarian govern
ment, in which province is situated the
village Of Obsrammergau. 1t is On the
part Of Scherer, moreover, and not mere
ly money making affair, who is prompt
ed rather by an earnest desire to have
it presented to the christian people of
Custer. "A Devout Of the Greatest Ira
gedy the World Ever Witnessed" The
undersigned, therefore, invites all with
out exception as such chance will not
return for this town again.
This Passion Play is all oyer under
the secure management of DR.. Scherer
and the lectures are given by two pro-
fessors. Joe Willig and Clare Brey. 1t
is the original Oberammergau Passion
Play, copied from the scenery at Ober-
ammergau, Bavaria, from two large
photographs. which were taken this year
for the King of Bavaria and which were
afterwards subjected to Edison's scien-
tific manipulation and by him made in
to living, life-size moving pictures, re-
producing the realistic features of the
great original Passion Play, which is the
astonishment and admiration of the
most learned and cultured men Of the
old and new world, consisting of ITS
pictures Of the birth, hidden and public
life. miracles, suffering and death of
Christ, together with pictures Of the
holy places made sacred thereby. To
behold the sufferings and death Of
Christ is the oststriking feature, W hich
has moved millions to tears in rever-
ence and awe. In Chicago the Passion
Play was repeated in succession S5 times,
as the eyes of the people could not feast
enough upon the beauty of the Divine
displayed in this play. AS this Passion
Play has found applause all over. so it
will surely here-as it is endorsed by
the Rev. Ministers, Clergy and Bishops
of the U. S. Wherever this play was
given crowds flocked together.
The tickets will be for sale at the
opera house entrance and the following
places: T. V. Garlock's store, and J.
Z. Pitcher & Cos. drug store.
Adults ........ ..".............50 cents.
Cnlldren ............-"..........35 cents.
Do not miss this only chance to see
the Oberammergau Passion Play. for it
is sure that everyone will be contended
and great will be the spiritual good de-
rived thereby--thus all are most cordi-
ally invited.
FATHER Dunn.
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w. A. SMITH, Co. Auditor.
M. 10. Parsonage Destroyed by Fire.


About one o'clock Monday morning
the citizens of Custer were awakened
from their midnight slumber by the
ringing of the fire and church bells an
nouncing fire in the M. E. parsonage
on Harney street. The building was q
story and half structure with an ell
on the the east side, and was occupied
by Mr.. H. G. Hamaker and family
Black clouds of smoke were seen rolling
up from the roof of the ell and soon the
whole building was seething mass OF
flames. 1t was quickly apparent tha,
with the means at hand it was
useless TO attempt to save the building
or any of it's contents, and all efforts
were directed towards saving the Con
gregational parsonage, occupied by Rev
Mrs. K. w. Radford and family which
is situated but fifty feet east from the
scene OF the fire.
The origin Of the fire is O mystery
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamaker and children
had left the evening before for Hot
Springs. Everything was then in perfect
order, and they are at loss to account
for the outbreak of the flames. Mr.
Hamaker's loss on household effects
etc., amounts to about So, 900 and is GOV
cred by $1,000 insurance. The building
was valued at $2,250, and was insured
for $3.50.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

The wolf in the fable put on sleeps
clothing because if he travelled on his
own reputation he would not accomplish
his purpose. Counterfeiters of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve couldn't sell their
worthless Salve on their merits 80 they
put them in boxes and wrappers like
DeWitts. Look out for them. Take
only DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t
cures piles and all skin diseases. A. J..
Jonas 4 Co
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c. c. cRAny.isec'y.
Wind Gave. south Dakota.

Few people realize that Wind Caye,
near Hot Springs, South Dakota, is the
largest and most beautiful cave in ths
United States.
No one knows how large 1t really is.
Over one hundred miles of passages and
5000 chambers haye been explored
And that is only the beginning. There
are fourteen different routes" only
three Of which have been opened to the
public. They are known as the Garden
of Eden, Fair Grounds and Pearly
Gates.
Leaving Hot Springs at 900 a. m..
you arrive at the cave in time for lunch.
Immediately afterward you enter the
cave where for four hours you live and
move in an underground world, beauti-
full beyond description.
During August the Burlington Route
will run several cheap excursions to Hot
Springs.
The dates are: August 2, Z, and 81.
The rate is one fare, plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets bear liberal return
limit and the Burlingtons service to the
Black Hills is unrivalled.
Call on the local ticket agent of the
B. q M. r. X. r. and let him tell you
what IL will cost you to make the trip.
Beautifully illustrated advertising
matter descriptive of the Black Hills
mailed on request.
J. FRANCIS,
General Passenger Agent,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

Chinese are dangerous enemies, for
they are treacherous. That's why all
counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye are dangerous. They look like
DeWitt's, but instead of the all-healing
witch hazel they all contain ingredients
liable to irritate the skin and cause blood
poisoning. For piles, Injuries and skin
diseases use the original and genuine
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. A. j.
Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Personal Mention,

George Jackson returned to Deadwo
Wednesday.
M. A. Upton returned Tuesday from
business trip east.
Mrs. ]. c. Wolfe. of Pringle, was visit
ing friends in town Thursday.
P. Conlon, the Pringle merchant. was
transacting business in town Monday.
w. Il. Hitchcock and wife of Omaha
took dinner at the Kleemann Monday.
Ed. L. GranthAm went north over the
Burlington Thursday on legal business
Attorney Gull, of Hot Springs, spent
Saturday in town on business in county
court.
DR.. Albert Carr. A. L. Bishop and M.
A. Dodge represented Hill City in town
Wednesday.
Mrs. Bessie Burton and son Spencer
went to Newcastle Tuesday for a visit
with friends.
Mrs. w. A. Smith returned Wednes-
day evening from q visit with her par
ents near Hill City.
Joseph Jones and son, Homer, return
ed Mon day evening from short visit
in the northern Hills.
William Morris, a prominent stock
man from near Buffalo Gap, spent Mon
day in town on business.
Miss Ruth Matrau, of Norfolk, Neb.,
came in Wednesday for visit with her
friend Miss Clara Cruson.
Master Graham d. Ii umphrey of Nor
folk, Neb., is visiting his grand parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. r. Cruson.
Forest Supervisor Hamaker came in
from Deadwood Saturday evening and
speut Sunday with his family.
The Misses Ora and Edith Feay re-
turned Tuesday from an extended visit
with relatives in Arkansas and Nebras-
ka.
Forest Supt. c. w. Garbutt of Sheri-
dan, Wyoming, spent few days in this
vicinity early in the week on official
business.
Henry Monheim came down from
Lead Sunday for few days visit with
his family ON the Walsh ranch north
east of town.
Court Stenographer James r. Sharp
of Rapid passed through Custer Mon
day evening en- route to Edna. Mo-, for
two months visit with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Benedict and
daughter spent few days in the north
ern Hills the forepart of the week.
They returned Wednesday evening.
T.C. Mackey and Sam Bell were up
from Buffalo Gap Saturday, on business
in county court in the matter of the
estate of James Wesley Mackey, deceas-
ed.
F.. g. N. Croydon and Ii. III. Francis
departed Teursday evening for Chicago
dhu OtuCA CeobOiu pOluto Oh ululuk
business. They expect to be absent
about two weeks.
X. ]. Calkins and wife, of York, Me-
braska, were arrivals Saturday. and are
visiting with the family of their son.
DR.. and Mrs. r. w. Cslkins. They ex-
pect to remain for several weeks.
F. H. Long of Chicago, who is operat-
ing the cyanide chlorination plant at
Mystic, spent Wednesday and Thurs
day in town on mining business, the
nature of which we failed to learn.
Mrs. G. w. Durand and daughter, who
has been visiting with the family of her
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. L. Grantham
for the past three weeks, departed for
their home in Oaklahoma, Tuesday.
J. P. Miniter and wife, and Col. w.
J. Tholnby of Deadwood spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Sylvan lake. Messrs
Miniter and Thornby left for home on
the $3.50 train Sunday. Mrs. Miniter
has been spending the week at the lake
and with friends in this city.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given, that the CO
partnership of A. J. Jones & Co., com
posed of A. ]. Jones and Joseph Jones
is hereby mutually Dissolved, the sale
A. j. Jones continues in the business
collects all debts due the firm and as
sumes all liabilities.
Dated this lst day Of August, A. D
1000.
A. J. JONES,
JOSEPH JONES.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for sick and nervous headaches.
They make pure blood and build up
your health. Only 25 cents. Money
back if not cured. Sold by A. ]. Jones
& Co.. druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Republican State Ticket.

For Presdent-WillIam Mckinley.
For Vice President-Theodore Roosevelt.
For Presidential Electors-Tnomas Fitch OF
Grant, A. G. Brown OF Lincoln, Charles Thomp-
son OF Hand, Arthur Marble Of Butte.
For COngress-Charles III. Burke, OF Pierre.
For Congress-Eben w. Martin, Of Deadwood.
For Governor--Charles N. Herreid. OF Eureka.
For Lieutenant Governor-George w. Snow,
Of Springfield.
For Secretary of State-O. C. Berg, of Sphinx.
For Treasurer-JOhn Schamber, Hutchinson.
For Auditor-J. ID. Reeves, Of Brown.
For Superintendent OF Public Instruction-E.
e. Collins, Of Clay.
For Commissioner OF Schools and Public Lands
David Eastman.
For Attorney General-John L. Pyle, Beade.
For Railroad COmmissioner-Frank Lecocq,
Of Douglas.
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General Passenger Agent.
Omaha, Neb.

In India, the land of famine. thousands
die because they cannot obtain food. In
America the land Of plenty many suffer
and die because they cannot digest the
food they eat. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat. 1t instantly re-
lieves and radically cures all stomach
troubles. A. J. Jones & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
Use Big Vein smithing coal.
II Helped Win Battles.

Twenty-nine officers and men wrote
from the front to say that for scratches,
bruises, cuts, wounds. sore feet and stiff
joints, Bucklen's Arnica salye is the
best In the world. Same for burns.
skin eruptions and piles. 25 cts. a box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by A. ]. Jones
& Co., druggists.
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w. a. SMITH, Co. Auditor.

CUSTER CITY, S. D., July, II. 1900
Board in session as board of county
commissioners pursuant to adjournment
Present, all the members and county
auditor.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap.
proved.
Laid before the board road petition of
F. W. Bush ct. al. praying for the loca
ton of a highway as follows: Com
meLcing at a point 750 feet northerly
from tho Bellemore residence, ION the
present public highway from Custer
City through Bugtown to the said Belle
more residence) and running from the
said first mentioned point. through the
Bellemore enclosure in a southwesterly
course about 1000 feet to what is known
as Forest City, or Camp Vigilante,
thence running in asoutheasterly course
about 1000 feet to intersect the public
highway at the Dan Smith residence, q
total distance of one mile. These petit
tioners will undertake to make the pro-
posed road suitable for travel by teams,
building bridges where necessary with
out expense to Custer county.
On motion, the following named per.
sons are appointed to view the above
described road July 1lth, VIM. McBeath,
w A. Widney and Israel Bower.
Laid before the board, affidavit Of A.
P. Randall, asking for reduction of his
personal property assessment for the
year 1899, which reduction was granted
and said assessment reduced $572.
The following bills were allowed on
the general fund:
VIM. III. Palmer. Jr., assessing
Custer county year l900..."."S 480 90
c. L. Edgarton, wolf scalp boun-
ty........,...... ......""...,..."..-- II w
E. r. Taylor, taking pictures of
unknown dead...."......"..". 2 90
Joseph Kubler, publishing pro-
ceedings and stationary......". 81 %
DR.. r. w. Calkips, medical at
tendance Archie Clark, priR
Oner ............. ................- 4 w
The following bills were allowed on
the contingent fund. T
Wan. HI. Palmer, Jr., postage as
county assessor......"....... ! %
Fitch & Willis, 10 yards oil cloth
for court room ........ ........-..~ 3 w
State Register, notice bids for
bonds ......... ...................... 5O
McClelland & Waugh, tobacco
for 4. Mcdonald, county
charge, allowed on poor fund 35
Board adjourned to meet July 18th,
1900.
WM. McBEATH, Chairman.
Attest:
w. A. SMITH, Co. Auditor.
CUSTER CRY, 8. D., July IL, 1900.
Board in session pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present, all the members of the board
and county auditor.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
The following tax propositions were
accepted If paid within 80 days from
date.
Proposition of N. B. Streeter to pay
SAC. 90 for tax sale certificate and cancel
lation Of 1899 and prior taxes on the
south half northw est quarter, and west
half southwest quarter, section 2, town
ship 6, range east, B. III. M. and can
collation. of all personal taxes ofFrank
Allen.
Proposition of John w. Fuson to pay
$1,000, for assignment of tax certificate
and cancellation of all taxes lot one U)
block nine (9), Buffalo Gap.
The following bills were allowed on
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04
NORA CaEvIER.
Meeting of Republican Central Com
naiffAA

MeetinK OF hopupncuu Oentrai Oon-
mittee.
The Custer County Republican Cent
raj Committee will hold meetingat the
court house in Custer, at one o'clock p.
m, on Saturday, August 4th, 1900. At
this meeting the date will be fixed for
holding the Republican county conyen-
ton, and such other matters will be con-
sidered as shall be of Importance at that
time. 1t is desirable that there be full
representation in attendance.
WIN. NryiN. Chairman.
c. C. CRARy ESec,Y.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

Governor Lee has granted requisi-
tion on the governor Of Illinois for Ed.
J. Perry. who is wanted by the author
tiles of Lawrence county on a charge
of horse stealing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

No one know the unbearable torture,
the peculiar and agonizing pain caused
by piles, unless they have suffered from
them. Many believe them incurable
This is mistake. Proper treatment
will cure them. Tabler's Buckeye Pile
Ointment is an infallible cure. Price 5O
cts. in bottles, tubes rs cts. A. ]. Jones
& Co.
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NO 81
Lost.

On July 9Th. between Dansby and the
marble quarry, ladies' gold watch and
chain. A suitable reward will be paid
to the finder by leaving same at the
CHRONICLES Office.
NORA CaEvIER.
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the general fund:
Educator School Supply Co.,
blanks for county superinten-

the general fund:
Educator School Supply Co.,
blanks for county superinten-
dent ............... ..............$ 16 40
John A. Kirk, witness fees in
case of State vs.. j. McAdams.. 10
Jas. s. Houseman, petit juror
May term 1900 ..................... 2 10
The following bills were allowed on
the contingent fund
A. J. Jones q Co., medicine for
prisoner ...."................... / 10
Fred Heidepriem, 40 yards mat
ting for court room, and bed
ding for Jury, etc........ ......... Is 70
Quarterly report Of c. HI. Henderson,
]. p, examined and approved.
State VS.. Oliver Clark.
state VS.. Lambert Shirley.
G. III. Henderson, justice fees.... 8 40
Archie Beaton, witness fees..... ] 10
Dan Rafferty,, witness fees.-..... / 80
A. Stanton, witness fees......"... 30
X. w. Windsor, witness fees.... 10
State vs. Amos and A. Z. Harwood.
c. III. Henderson, justice fees..$ IA go
w. III. Gordon, witness fees...- 3 90
Houston Gordon, witness fees... 8 90
Freeman Gordon, witness fees, 8 90
Jas. Stabler, witness fees .....-. 8 90
Chas. Stabler, witness fees..... 8 90
State vs. Samuel Shirley.
G. HI. Henderson, justice fees...- 2 20
Jas. r. Sharp, court stenograph-
er, 4 days and mileage, ad.
journed May term".........."- so 60
Board adjourned to meet as board of
equalization, July 18th, 1900.
WIN. MCBEATH, Chairman.
Attest:
w. A. SMITH, Co. Auditor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

Big Vein coal is the best grade OF
smithing coal mined.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

The Rambler Wheel has stood the
test for 81 years, and never found want
ing.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

King Humbert of Italy was assassi nat
ed on the 30th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-08-04

To have ride with pleasure always
take Rambler wheel.