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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
M. P. Postlewsit Disappears With
Apparently no Reason for it.
GONE SINCE TUESDAY MORNING
Started for Scene of His Days Labor
at 6sc'clock ard Has Not Been Seen
Since-Was Employed in Graves.
town.
From Wednesdays Daily.l

lFrom Wednesdays Daily.
People of the South Side arc consid-
erably excited over the unexplained
disappearance of NJ. P. Postlewait,
painter, whose homo is at 3G9 Ferry
street. Fir. Postlewait left his home
enroutc 10 his work at O'Clock Tues
day morning and up TO The present he
has net been seen or heard from. No
theory has boon advanced as a cause
fer lis Disappearance. Foul play has
not Econ hiDlaa at. and ii is believed
thai mir. Pes5;await may have wander
ed away i'll fit of mental alteration.
Was Ill.
Mir Postiewait complained of feel
ing i'll several times Monday, and ats
Very little all dag DrI:1g he even
ing il IS sad that he had considerable
fever, AMI il is also said that daring
these times he was somewhat 'ghty.
He continued at work all day Monday,
ana While he WIS Still feeling quito
bPGly Tuesday morning he arose at
Il / usual tine, and made ready 10 go
t work again. He had been working
IL a room in Grayestown, previous to
this time, but Tuesday morning he
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
oTTuMwAM INJURED.
Fireman Walter Becker Victim Of Rail-
way Accident.

[From Thursdays Daily.]
An accident to one of the new COM
pound locomotives which are being
run through this city on the Milwau-
kee, resulted last night in serious in
juries to Walter Becker, of this city,
fireman on the Inflated egine, and les
ser injuries to the engineer, J. W.Hum
BILE, also of Ottumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
NEW DIRECTORS.
VIEW UINEC IOhS.
Woodnen of the World Elect Officer
At nahIonena

Woodmen of the World Elect Officers
at Dahlonega.
\from Fridays Daily.
At the regular meeting Of the Maple
Grove camp, No. 302 of the Woodmcn
of the World, which was held at Dab
lonega. Thursday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected for the com
ing year:
Council Commander-Ralph Nc
Chung.
Advisor Lieutenant-Joh Faqua.
Banker-Chas. A. Lewis.
Clelk--B. l. Denny
Escort-Harry Weltch
Watchman-James Fitzsimmons.
Sentry-R. l. Hasty.
Manager-Elmer Mccoy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
NEW oFFlcERs ELECTED.
Pickwick Lodge of Odd Fellows Holt
Important Meeting.

[From Fridays Daily.
At the regular meeting of Pickwicll
lodge, No. 129, /. o. o. F., held last
evening at the lodge hall in South OF
tumwa, new officers were elected for
the first six months of the coming
year. The new officers who will be in
stalled at the first meeting in January
are as follows:
Noble Grandchildren Gilman.
Vice Grand-S. NJ Ditch.
Recording Secretary-C. F Yount
Financial Sacretary-M. w. Polling
Treasurer-W. S. Humphrey.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
MASONIC OFFICERS.

OttumWa Lodge, No. 16, Holds Elec.
ton Last Evening.
tFrom Fridays Daily.l
AT the regular meeting of Ottumwa
lodge, No. 16, A. f. & A. NJ, held at
Masonic hall last evening. the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing term:
w. HI. E. Wilson.
S. VIC. A. Smith.
j. VT. E. Boggs.
Treasurer-Dr. l.. j. Baker.
Secretary-H. p. Colt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-12-12
LIST OF LETTERS.
Unclaimed at ottumwa, la,
Week Ending Nov. 80, 1901.
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
it trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt re-
lief which it affords. Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
The Jewell wInd Cave.

One OF the Michaud Bros, who lives
about ten miles west Of Custer, was in
the city Saturday, and in conversation
with representative OF the CHRONICLE
stated that the road. which has been
under construction by himself and as
sociates to the jewell cave in HelPs
Canyon, thirteen miles west of Custer,
has been completed and is now open
for travel to visitors to the cave. The
cave was discovered about year ago
by Charles Bush. who at that time ex-
plored 1t partially to distance of about
one mile. Since then large rooms haye
been discovered. the walls of which are
said to be covered with the finest and
most interesting formations. Stalactites
and stalagmites Of delicate structure and
SURPRISING beauty. as well as of more
massive forms abound in every room
or gallery so far penetrated. The rooms
are connected by small passages, some
nearly horizontal, while others are ver-
tical. Through the passages a strong
current Of air passes outward, thus max
ing the caye another wind cave. Con
siderable work has already been done
to enlarge the smaller passages, so that
the cavern can be more easily entered
Further exploration, however, is needed
to learn the extent Of the cave, but
enongh has already been learned to
prove the cave to be great natural
curiosity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
10 California In July.

Make up your mind to go to San Fran.
cisco in July and you will 60. That's
almost as sure as that two and two make
four. Another thing equally az sure is
that you will never have better oppor-
tunity of visiting California. Rates have
now been reduced to a point within
reach OF almost everyone. For example,
the cost Of a round trip ticket from Oma :
ha to San Francisco is only $45-less
than the regular one way rate. Cores.
pondingly low rates from oil other Bur
lington Route stations.
The trip to California and the month
you will spend there will constitute q
holiday surprising any in your expert.
ence. Exercise good judgment and a
hundred dollars will cover every ex-
pense of the trip-railroad fare, sleepers,
side trips, and a month in California.
Write for a copy of the Burlington's Ep-
worth League folder-gives full informa-
ton about the meeting, cost of tickets,
through cars, stop-oyers, etc.
j. FRANCIS
General Passenger Agent,
Omaha, Neb.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Death of Mrs. Thomas Bellemare.

Mrs. Thomas Bellemare died at her
home 10 miles east Of Custer, on Satur-
day, June lst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bellemare came to the
Black Hills in 1882 and settled on q
ranch at which place they have resided
since. Mrs. Bellemare has been a suf
ferer from lung trouble for many years
and the change from Canada to the
Hills was made on that account. She
had partly regained her health since
coming here but about two weeks ago
caught a severe cold and contracted
pneumonia which caused her death.
The deceased was born at st. Anne
Canada and lived to be IS years old.
She leaves a husband, one daughter and
two sons to mourn her departure from
this life. The funeral Was held from, the
Catholic church on Monday Of this week
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Quarto-Centenniai Meeting.

There was q meeting at the court
house on the evening Of the 9Th, for the
purpose of considering the advisabi!ity
of making mineral exhibit ut Dead.
wood, commencing on July 3rd and end
ing on the 9TH. The meeting was called
to order by Mr.. w. J. 1hornby, who
had come down from Deadwood with
authority to extend the invitation to
the people of Custer to join with the
people of Lawrence county, in making q
fitting representation Of the mineral OF
the Black Hills Of South Dakota. On
motion Mr.. F. A. Towner was elected
chairman, and Mr.. NJ. ]. Bailey, secre.
tary of the meeting.
Col. Thornby gave brief address,
setting forth the object of the meeting,
and also the purpose and management
of the Quarto Centennial exhibit at
Deadwood. The meeting was we'll at
tended by the representative citizens OF
the city and much interest was manifest
Cu III 'hO IutO ~
made short addresses, among the rest,
Mr.. w. +. Hanley made some remarks,
offering some suggestions which were
appropriate and useful.
On motion committees were appoint
ed as follows: Joseph Pitcher, w. w.
Olds and &. w. Robbins were elected
committee to arrange the display and
look after the exhibit at Deadwood. F.
C. N. Graydon. w. G. Earnshaw. ]. F.
Sidey. w. Todd, Chas. C. Crary, Harry
Francis, ]. N. Wright, Albert Michaud,
Alex. Smith, Frank Hebert, F.
A. Gira and w. w. Challis. committee
to select specimens and collect ores for
the exhibit. w. F. Hanley. F. G. r
Graydon. Joseph Kubler were chosen
as committee on finance. 1t was con
ceded by all that the purpose Of the
meeting was a good one. and there wa:
considerable enthusiasm displayed wher
the meeting adjourned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Annual Message OF the Mayor TO the
Honorable Board Of Aldermen
Of Custer CITY.

| Of Custer CITY.
EXECUTIVE MANSION or THE MAYOR, I
CUSTER CRY, s. d., June l, 1901.
To the Honorable Board Of Alderman.
Custer City, So. Oak.
HoNoRED Sias:-The time honored
custom Of an annual message calls upon
me to convey to you the executive IN
telligence upon municipal affairs. winch
I have compiled from the reports of the
heads Of the various departments. this l
do to guide you In your deliberatIon, In
other words, want to put you on. We
are about, entering upon an era where
the buslness contests are not between
individuals and individual interests but
et$een corporations, municipalities,
states, governments and other octopuses.
Large and unwieldy octopuses are seek.
ing your deliberations. they are seeking
to thwart. The purposes and objects Of
honest government in the interests Of
which we have been elected. 1t Is re-
ported that deep dyed conspiracy is
abroad in our land to wrest from the city
control the streets and alleys. beautiful
as they are by nature, clothed as they
were in their pure white mantle Of
snow, which has changed with the sea-
son to a living green, and to convert
those highways, the property ofthe peo.
pie, donated by the general government
to the public into calf pastures or use
for the raising Of turnips and potatoes.
This matter / submit to your considera-
ton without recommendation.
Another matter which l especially de-
sire to call to your attention at this time
is the well known isolations of our Law
against poaching. That beautiful lake
IN the Hills at the junction of6th streets
aud Custer Avenue is visited at the mid.
night hour by poachers who by the use
Of seine catch the fish while they sleep.
This is manifesily against the law and
wholly unfair to the fish. and only
short time ago by use of dynamite in
the destruction Of fish some miscreant.
either Intentionally or otherwise, blew
up and destroyed our decoy duck, since
which time not q member OF your hon.
orable body has been able to get shot.
l would recommend that all fish be
branded. and that no fish be sold by
any dealer, peddler, auctioneer or sher-
iff without exhibiting the hide, and that
no pc:son be permitted to fish within
the corporate limits IF Custer City with
out having first obtained license there
for and have given bond to the muni
cipality conditioned upon his truthful
as to the size of the fish which
takes the bait off the hook. The hunt.
ing privileges on said lake being by
ordinance reserved to us, no specisl ac
ton is required except to- protect that
right, privilege and franchise, so that We
may present that as a beautiful escutch
con to our successors, unsullied and un-
that thev may always revere
our memory and hunt dncks to their
hearts content The next question to
which desire tn call your attention Is
the matter of licensing the business or
calling or profession ifyou are so pleased
to call it Of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

From all reports that come from
Washington it seems that the condition
OF Mrs. Mckinley is yet critical. She
has steadily grown weaker and with all
the medical skill present it is considered
doubtful II she still has enough strength
left to rally. The doctors seem TO have
checked her complaint to a certain ex-
tent but has run such along time that
il has nearly used up her strength. The
hearts Of the whole nation has been with
her and the family during this illness
and the news of her recovery would be
received as the most welcome tidings.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
A. Good Cough Medicine.

1t speaks well for Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy when druggists use 1t in
their own families in preference to any
other. IL have sold Cham berlain's
Cough Remedy for the past i've wears
with complete satisfaction to myself and
customers" says Druggist j. Goldsmith,
Van Etten, N. Y. II have always used
1t in my own family both for ordinary
coughs and colds and for the cough fol.
lowing la grippe, and find it very effica.
cious." For sale by A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

The trouble in the Philippine Islands
has subsidized to such an extent that the
United States government has decided
to cut down the size Of the army in the
islands. BY this time all Of the volun-
teers are either back or on the way to
the United States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

Tr uble has broken out between the
Arapahoe Indians and the white settlers
on the Wind River reservation. The
Indians shot and killed white sheep
herder In cold blood. The settlers are
arming. through fear Of an uprising by
the Arapahoes and the Shoshones.
Every precsution is being taken to
guard against the devastation OF the
by the Indians, which would
likely result IL an uprising occurred.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

pany has also contracted for 5000 feet
on lumber, to be used in building the
shaft house, boarding house and q
bunk house on the property. The man
who sawed the lumber and building ma
terial for the Black Hills Marble COM
pany is going to run out the lumber for
the University company. He has por.
table sawmill, and is going to move 1t
onto the company's ground 20 cut the
lumber. The University company has
recently purchased six claims Of John
Babbington, situated on the north fork
OF Lightning creek, seven miles across
the country from the company's original
holdings. There are q number of good
lodges OF ore on the Babbington ground.
and some small placer diggings haye
been found on the property that have
turned ont very rich for their size. The
purchase Of the Babbington property
gives the company three groups OF claims,
two millsites, two water rights and 375
acres OF ground. The company has paid
for all its ground and for the new mining
machinery, and is out OF debt. 1t is
starting out in an excellent condition.
The ledge on the Yerxa group has been
followed in winze to below the
water level, and work was abandoned,
owing to the inability to handle the wa
ter. As soon as the hoisting machinery
arrives shaft will be put down some
distance from the out crop Of the ledge,
and the ore will be tapped at some
depth.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
The Right Remedy.

Hundreds who have exhausted the
skill of doctors and vainly sought relief
in the many modes of local treatment
have been cured Of rheumatism, back
ache and kidney troubles by DeBell's
Kidney Pills even rfter having good
reason to think themselves incurable.
DeBell's Kidney Pills goes direct
to the cause Of the diseases and a sure
and permanent cure results. Price 25
cents per box. For sale by A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Church Announcements.

Services in the Congregational church
June 9th, morning and even.
ing. Usual services in the morning. In
the evening "Children's Day" will be
observed with a concert exercise rem.
dered by the Sabbath School and
friends. All are welcome.
Katherine w. Powell. Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

We take the following from the Dead
wood Pioneer Times. Sheriff Huston
today served an attachment on the plant
OF the Sioux Falls Daily Press upon an
execution issued today on judgments
secured last December by ex-senator
Pettigrew, Mrs Pettigrew and Fred W.
Pettigrew, brother of the ex senator, for
sums aggregating $1,000. This means
the reorganization of the staff of the
paper aud that in future it will be under
the personal control Of ex Senator Petit
grew. The action today will not iE.
terfere with the publication of the
paper.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Didn't Marry for Money.

The Boston man who lately married
a sickly rich young woman is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for jaundice. bilious
ness. malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but
effective. Only 25c at A. J. Jones drug
stova
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

An official statement was given ont
In Washington here this afternoon, after
q cabinet meeting, saying that the presi.
dent had decided not to call an extrs
session of congress.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
Gard OF Thanks.

To the friends and neighbors who 90
kindly assisted us in our sad bereaye.
ment We desire to extend our heartfelt
thanks.
Thomas Bellemare and family.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
A Terrible Explosion

"Ofa gasoline stove burned lady
here frightfully," writes N. Z. Palmer,
Of Kirkman, la. The best doctors
couldn't heal the running sore that fol-
lowed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve en-
tirely cured her." Infallible for cuts,
corns, sores, boils, bruises, skin diseases
and piles. 25c at A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

Insist on COLUMBUS CREAM
FLOUR. and take no other. For sale
by L. V. Garlock.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08

John Deere harrows, plows and seed
ers at Garlock's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
WANTED!

Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open in
this vicinity. If your record is O.
X. here is an opportunity. Kind
ly give good reference when writ
ing.
THE A. Z. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE
CINCINNATI, OHIO
Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. stamps.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-06-08
NEW HOSTING PLANT.

A new hosting plant has been pur.
chased by the University Gold Mining
and Milling company at Denver. says
the Pioneer-Times IF the End inst. It
consists Of boilers. hoist capable OF 60.
ing down 1890 feet, and a sinking pump,
all new and right from the factory.
The machinery has been shipped with a
carload Of additional machinery for the
Black Hills Bet Development company
for the new shaft at Kirk, and is coming
through in charge ofO. B. Amsden, who
acted as agent for the University com
pany in making the purchase. The com.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-30
MANY CHANGES MADt
Great Improvement at the Capitol
During Recess.
ADD 10 ITS COMFORT and LUXURY
WHY the House Has Fared Better
Than the Senate
MONEY WISELY EXPENDED

What 500 men and third of million
dollars can do for the interior Of build
ing has been accomplished in the Capitol of
the United States since the adjournment of
the last Congress,
That the architectural and artistic minds
in control have been somewhat dominated
by the dignity which attaches to the ma
tcn's lawmakers is evidenced in the lavish
manner in which certain sections of the
building, more or less sacred from the tread
of the great ''unwashed," have been treat
ed. For instance, when sitting in mis- pri-
waite sanctum, bordering on the perverse-
ness of legislative energy, Speaker Hender-
son will be unable to look on any but the
bright side. A lace work of gold forms
canopy over his head. The rich orange
tint of the yellow metal, is relieved by the
gold of a lemon hue. So deity has the
artist applied gold leaf to the ceiling of
the Speakers room that to contemplate it
but for moment is to be irresistably re-
minded of the enormous surplus in the
treasury which awaits the distributing hand
of Congress. Although this room is prob
ably but 15x20 feet in dimensions, So 600
is represented in the shimmering tint of
gold on its ceiling.
returning members who were familiar
with old scenes will doubtless find the i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-30
GROWTH OF POPULATION.
Question of Food Supplies for the
People Of Europe.

From the London Standard.
Certain considerations arising from the
great increase of population In Europe and
North America during the last century
formed the subject of Sir Robert Citizens
address to the section of economics and
statistics of the British Association for the
Advancement of Science. That increase
has been enormous. France has grown
from %, 100000 to 4O,OOO, 900, Germany from
10000, 600 to 5000 600 Russia partly from
annexation) from 100000 to 135,O00, 900.
the English population Of the British en-
pire from 100000 to 55,0OOOO0 and the
United States from rather over 100000 to
nearly S0,OOO,0O0. Altogether, the growth
is in round numbers, from 10000 900 to
100000. or the space which, at the be-
ginning of the century, was occupied by
one person must now accommodate three.
The white race, then, as a whole, need not
trouble itself about either a yellow or a
black peril; while in regard to its several
members, as France now seems to be sta
tionary, we have to concern ourselves, as
far as numerical growth is concerned, only
with Germany. Russia and the United
States.
Anxiety is often felt in this country
about our food supplies, and it is true that
of late years we have imported them more
and more largely; but this is also true to a
greater or less degree Of other European
countries, and especially Germany. Such
a country might, then, be in a serious
plight in case of war, for it cannot be as
sumed that overland importation would be
always possible, SO it might suffer much
we should from a blockade Of our coasts.
Sir Robert Giffen calls attention to one
point which is often overlooked in pre-
dieting the evil results of the present
growth in population. New markets, no
doubt, thus become necessary, but these,
it must be remembered, are by no means
the only outlet for new energies. To
great extent the additional people provide