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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
Christmas Mention.

Christmas, the holiday of all holidays
and the one most universally celebrated
among all the nations Of the earth that
have reached an advanced stage of civil.
ization, was duly observed in this place
Commercial business was practically
suspended for the day, our citizens hav-
ing reached the unanimous conclusion
to devote their undivided attention to
the observance of the sacred
anniversary of the birth of the
worlds Savior, the babe of Bethlehem
The Custer table that was not laden
with all the good and savory idibles
that serve to make up a sumptuous
Christmas feast, including the proven.
bal turkey, was an exception to the
rule, which only occurred in cases where
tie members of a family had accepted
an invitation to partial of the hospital.
ity of friendly nsighbor.
The entertainment given at the
churches were Of unusual interest, the
utmost pains having been taken in the
elaborate and appropriate decorations
and in the attention given to the course
of instruction, which 80 amply qualified
those taking part in the exercises to
please and interest the large audiences
which greeted them on this occasion.
The Christmas trees laden With their
illumination and ornamentation were
pleasing and attractive features which
gladdened and happifed many juven
lie heart.
The grand Christmas ball, the usua
closing feature, and last number Of the
Christmas program of exercises was mo-
overlooked in this instance, the opers
house being the scene Of a most enjoy
able event of this character, given under
the auspices of the members of thu
knights of Pythias lodge, which, as al
entertainments gotten up by this order
invariably are, VAS a most pronounced
social success, serving as highly pleas
| ing closing to one of the most enjoyable
holidays ever experienced in this place
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
More Light Wanted !:

Objection is raised to the Martin Bill
For the Relief of Settlers on the Black
Hills Forest Reserve" ostensibfy for the
reason that it would leave an opening
for the settlers to encroach upon the
mineral land and work to the detriment
of miners, says the Pioneer-Times in its
issue of December Goth. A little inves-
tigation will dispel this impression in
the minds Of all fair minded men, those
who believe in dealing fairly with all
classes. Some of the most strenuous OBJ.
jections to the bill are holding large
tracts of fine timber land under mineral
locations, which their neighbors say, are
more valuable for timber and agriculture
than for mining. The records in the
case are being looked up and will be laid
before the committee on legislation OF
the Mining Mems Association and re-
ported to the land officials. There should
be no conflict between the settlers and
miners who locate ground with the in-
tention of honestly developing it for the
mineral it contains. The settlement of
the agricultural portions of the Hills
should be encouraged as we'll as mining
but neither at the expense Of the other.
A few years ago the Pioneer.Times COM
piled statistics of the number of bushels
of grain grown in the valleys of the
Hills proper and the yield of wheat and
oats alone reached over 100000 bushels.
This is quite an item in itself and the
farming of the rich little valleys should
be encouraged. Mr.. Martin is the last
man who would attempt legislation to
the detriment of the miners or the legiti-
mate development of ground that even
promises to become more valuable for
mineral than for agriculture. The ap-
parent Objectionable features of the bill
will disappear before the careful investi-
CATION of the committee on legislation.
The wise man will ask for more light,
and those who are living in glass houses
should refrain from starting anything.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26

Another Christmas has come and gone.
and We hope and believe that our read
ers have enjoyed it to the full The day
is one which, by reason of the manner
in which it is observed cannot be other
wise than enjoyable. 1t is day estab-
lished by an almost universal custom
throughout the civilized world for the
bestowal of gifts which, trivial as they
may be in many instances are always
impressive tokens offriendly regard. 1t
is day which seems to be irfevocably
fixed for the annual renewal of friendly
ties, whereby we are brought in closer
social touch with each other which ma
terially adds to the measure of our earth
ly joys, and has 4 strong tendency in the
direction Of the general betterment oil
the people at large. Let US be thankful
for the blessing vouchsafed to humanity
by the divine decree that gave to us
this most hallowed and sacred of all
holidays
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
The Two Elijahs.

Once there was man, Elijah,
Elijah of Prophetic fame;
All about the country went he,
Teaching in the Saviour's Name,
Teaching wisdom, truth and justice,
Teaching love and charity;
Teaching just to help the people
Not for notoriety.
Tall and noble was his stature,
Kind and beautiful his face,
But he claimed no home or kindred,
Stayed he not in any place.
Asked he not for tithes or money,
Nay, nor for single bite,
Ravens fed the good Elijah,
God protected him and right.
Now we have a new Elijah,
Elijah of bombastic fame;
All about the country goes he,
Teaching In his own great name.
Teaching factories, bonds and banknOtes,
o, pathetic are his pleas!
Teaching just to help the people
Dig up cash for Dowie's needs.
Stout and muscular is his stature,
Loud and wrathful is his voice,
And the man who "tips" not Dowie,'
Has no reason to rejoice.
Ravens feed not this Elijah,
Zion City they fly not near;
But the gulls are not all dead yet,
And they hold this fraud most dear.
But the day is coming quickly,
When Dowie must the JordOn cross;
And in his next reincarnation,
Elijah may be a Wall Street Boss.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26

From present appearances on the sur
face it would seem that the new year
will open up with more favorable out
look for increased mining operations in
this district than did the present year,
as we hear of a number of new enter
prises being contemplated and old ones
upon which work will soon be resumed.
The outlook is in pleasing contrast with
what it was upon the opening of the
present year, when prevailing conditions
pointed to fall rather than a rise in the
tide of our general mining progress.
There is crum Of comfort in the thought
the future promises many good things
for those Who wait.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26

Governor Herreid has appointed as
delegates and alternates to the seventh
annual meeting of the National Live
Stock association and National Wool
Growers Association at Portland, Ore,
January II to Is: Truals Madsen OF
Pierre, G. ]. Buel of Rapid City, j. w.
Reedy of Beresford. Aternates: Will.
liam Bost of Pierre, H. o. Anderson of
Sturgis, ]. Q. Anderson of Chatnberain.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26

Russia has recognized the republic of
Panama. England is now the only one
of the great powers which has not at
least intimated an intention to do so.
The British government is waiting for
Panama to assume portion of the Co.
lumbian debt in which British subjects
are interested.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
s. r. SMITH, Lead, S. D.

WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO IRA.
vel for well established house I'm few counties,
calling on retail merchants and agents Local
territory. Salary $1,000 per week with expenses
additional, all payable In cash each week. Money
for expenses advanced. Position permanent.
House, $50 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
THE CLARA BELLE.

Charlie Hebert came in Monday for
supplies for the Clara Belle mine and re.
ports continued operations on the prop
erty. The main shaft has been sunk to
depth of 225 feet, at which depth the
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-12-26
French Stag Horn
Toilet Cases, and
Military Hair Brush Sets.

"Ittkut tIuII u uSI OCtSs
Sole agent for Eastman's Kodaks,
Cameras and Supplies. A new and com.
plete line in stock.
A. J. Jones, Druggist.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
KEYS OF THE eAsTlLLE.
These Historic Relics of old Paris
Owned by an American,

These Historic Relies of old Paris
owned by an American,
The keys which locked the great
gates Of the Bastllle at the time of its
fall have been In America for num-
Der Of years. For nearly century
they remained in the possessionl Of the
family Of the Frenchman who took
them from the famous prison, though
they have recently come into the pos
session Of an Englishman living IN
Quebec.
When the mob stormed the prison on
July II, 1888, a Partisan, Carrier
Lechastel, IS said to have been the
first to rush over the drawbridge as II
fell. 1t was he, at any rate, who over.
took a deeing jailer and took the KEYS
from him. The mob Immediately stuck
the keys on the end of spike, and an
immense throng paraded with them
through the streets. They were CON
sidered one of the most valuable tro-
phies Of the revolution.
Lslhastel kept the keys, and they
remained In his family until 1859.
when descendant Of the family emf.
grated to America, taking them with
him. Eventually the keys were sold
to John Hamilton Of st. Louis. who
kept them for twenty-five years, ex-
hibiting them from time to time, when
they were sold to a Canadian
One OF the keys was obtained in
France by General Lafayette and was
presented by him to George Washing
ton a year or two before his death. Ii
hangs IN the mansion at Mount Yer
non and has been seen by thousands OF |
visitors there
The keys at present are very old and |
rusty The largest of them is twelve /
inches long and is quite heavy. The !
smallest is Of fine workmanship. the
socket being shaped like the ace Of
clubs, and is supposed to have belong
ed to the treasure rooms. This and an
other key measure six inches in length,
while the other two are about ten
inches and much Washington
Times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03

The Claddagh wedding rings are abb
solutely different from the ordinary
plain gold finger band which cynic
once declared TO be "the sign manual
OF a mans impertinence and a wom-
ans folly" Those used by that pie
turesque colony, the Claddagh fisher
folk. are in the form Of two clasped
hands holding heart IT Is a quaint.
pretty and syninollcal design, and. odd
ly enough, the very old specimens are
thought 10 be the most valuable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03

II II Essential 60 Happiness In the
Family Circle.

I ~ AAnNRAheMM IN Mnr
Family Circle.
There is no place where there is
greater need OF true, refined, everyday
courtesy or where II will be more
greatly appreciated than In the home
circle. Yet In how many households do
we see an entire lack OF It.
The husband comes In tired and sur
ly, hurries down his meal, gives the
cat kick and departs without one
Kind word or gracious act to any one,
The children are noisy and cuarreI-
some. The mother, tired and nervous,
has only sharp, recrimlnating words
for her husband, the children and the
servant The whole atmosphere ap-
pears surcharged with the very uuint-
essence of disturbing and dishearten-
ing elements
Let visitor come in TO make q
neighborly call. however, and how
quickly everything is changed. Both
husband and wife welcome him with
the sweetest of smiles and courtesy.
When the visitor departs, he is bowed
out with the most charming grace and
In silver tones invited to call again.
This Is erninently right and proper.
but why should not the same consid-
Grafton prevail among those who are
bound to each other by ties Of family
relationship-"our own, whom we love
best| Why should not the wife. the
child, the servant, whom you meet ev-
cry day in the most intimate relations
why should they not, ask, be
vouchsafed some courtesy as well as
the guest who calls for a brief hour?
Charity begins at home" we are
told, and think courtesy should too.
No one, be he man or woman, can
stand weeks and years of continual
fault finding or habitual dlscourtesy.
You bow to your next door neighbor
when you meet her in the street and
give her a kind or cordial word. Why
not be respectful to members Of your
own family? Try It. You will find
you will be happier for it. Your home
will become an ideal one. and every
one will be influenced to good by the
light which will radiate from it.-Pitts-
burg Press
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
THE UNISON WEED.
Probably a Legacy to Us From south
America or Asia


America or Asia.
Once upon time the name Of James
town must have beer very sharply
shortened. Within the memory Of
many people now living james was
pronounced "Jeems;" in fact, we be-
lieve that that was the accepted pro
uunciation of our Virginian forefa-
Tiers. But "Jim" must have been the
diminutive of "Jeems," as we'll as OF
James; at least we Judge so because
what is popularity known as "the jim
son weed really is the jamestown
weed.
Nor is there any reason to suppose
that this contraction was made jeer-
ingly or sneeringly. More probably it
grew into use Jess So" and we find
intelligent Americans to whom 1t has
never occurred that there is any con-
nection whatever between jamestown
and Jimson. All the same, the au-
thorities say that "Jlmson" is short
for the name Of the place where the
English made their first permanent set
tlement in what la now the United
States and where the Old Domlnlons
first capital was located
The jimson weed, however, Is not a
native plant, but probably came to US
from South America or Asia. 1t is a
question how It got to jamestown, but
we believe it Is conceded that II is not
indigenous to Virginia. If It was de-
liberately and deslgnedly imported. it
must have been because Of its medic
inal value; certainly not for Its odor,
which is vile; certainly not for its how-
ers and leaves, because they do not
compare in beauty with those Of scores
OF native plants. And, while this weed
is now recognized as having some me
dicinal value, it may not have had that
reputation then" with Europeans. The
Chinese, however, use 1t to some ex-
tent incidentally and may have done
so from time immemorial, that country
being little given to the acceptance Of
new ideas or new remedies Richmond
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
A Dinner For the Poor.

The Salvation army wishes to pro
vide free Xmas dinner for poor peo-
pie who can not provide for themselves
Xmas dinner. Every one is kindly
solicited to help in this dinner by DO.
mating money, groceries, all kinds of
produce, clothing or any thing they
can give to cause Of this kind
The also want to have Xmas tree
for the children. You may help in
this and make some child happy
Send all donations to Salvation
army hall, 492 w. Harrison avenue,
or let us know and we will call for
saims, Respectfully,
E. Van Wagner, Capt.
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COUNTY correspondence

Mrs. Col Moose is improving, but
not able to walk about Mrs. Moose
has been confined TO her bed for two
months
Mrs. Purdy Of Joplin, Mo, has re-
turned TO her home, accompanies by
Miss Katie Moose
G. G. Fisher and daughter Miss
Jessie, j. F. Fisher and wife and son,
J j., have started overland for PUNK,
Mo
J. Cranberry and family have moved
from Cross. Okla, and are occupying
the w. Z. Angerman home on Broad
way MIR Cranberry is travelling
salesman
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DOUGLAS.

q, r. Grove os Ration, New Mexico,
and mother Of Perth, Kas, are being
entertained by Mr. and Mrs II. p.
Fewell In all likelihood they will
return to Douglas in the spring and
make this their permanent home.
DR.. Beatty of Indiana, is here figur-
ing on locating permanently.
Mrs. Mcknight has returned from
her trip to Woodward where she had
been for two or three weeks on legal
business.
The residence Of J. H. Lawrence is
nearing completion, and will make a
cosy little home.
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NJ Il. Whipplehas bought the inter.
est Of c. T. Higbee in the Cimarron
Valley bank as well as Mr.. Higby's
real estate interests Mr. Whipple is
well known here. having been a resi-
dent Of Campbell since the founding
Of that City
Mrs 4 II. Ray and son. George,
have gone TO Chicago, where George
will take a course in college.
Prof Ben Hennessay was here from
Guthrie Friday evening and attended
the box supper given by the ladies for
The benefit Of the organ fund Of the
Baptist church
Mr. and Mrs Porter, of Sterling.
Kas., were guests of Mrs. Porter's
parents Rev. aud Mrs Brubaker. near
Clarkson, last week
Mrs p. Bleyins has moved to Still
water whore she viii make her home
with her daughter Katy. who was re-
Gently married to Mr. Means of that
city
Arrangemen viii soon begin for
Christmas exercises in the various
churches
Fred Pfister has returned from the
Santa Fe hospital at Topeka. Kas.,
where he has been the past month
under the Doctors care for selatic
rheumatism
ID. E Callahan, former sta ion
agent here, but now of Chickasha, was
here last week
Mr. and Mrs. VIM stonehocker. of
Jasper Mo- father and motHer of
Mrs. Geo Mckay are here on visit /
and viii perhaps remain several
months
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
Really Antique.

An excellent plaster Of paris cast
may be seen in one OF the Egyptian
galleries OF the British museum Of the
famous sycamore statuette known as
the "Sheikh-eLBeled," or Village
sheiSh." The original dates from 5000
B. G. and is still IN perfect condition.
although II IS the oldest known speci-
men Of wood carving. 1t represents an
overseer OF the workmen engaged I'm
building the pyramids close 10 sakka-
rao, where It was discovered. London
News.
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CRESCENT.

w r Cauthron has taken a position
with ed stobaugh at the elevator
The NJ e. church ladies' oyster sup
per at The City hotel was certainly a
success financially and otherwise.
There was oyster soup galore and
more than one in a dish and the tables
were will patronlzed s24 90 was net
ted.
~ w. Fleming has purchased so
acres Of the J. S. Thompson farm from
Jesse L. Eldredge, consideration, s2,-
600. Mr. Fleming now owns 800 acres
Of fine land in Oak View township and
has grown to be one of the most sub
stantial farmers of the county
The Crescent schools are progress
.ng nicely
The City hotei received a fresh coat
Of paint recently
Jake Bleyins left for ST. Joe Tues
day, where Mrs Bleyins father is
quite i'll
Miss Nina Brumfeld is assisting in
tielng up goods at Rutledge's store
Grandma Stockton arrived last Wed.
nesday from Missouri to remain for the
winter.
J. II. Rhoads is erecting a large barn
upon his farm adjoining town. Dimen.
sions Of the same viii be 2sx4O feet.
20 feet to the ewes with the usual cat.
tie and machine sheds around it. It
will be large and oommoiious and add
greatly TO the value of the farm.
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tions, vocal and instrumental music.
solos, quartets. pantomimes, etc. The
entertainment viii be given at Raw.
lings' hall. A part of the proceeds
VIII be given for the 5eneat Of the
church
John Hartzell, who for a long time
has been local manager for the Carey
Lombard Lumber Co., has resigned
and Walter Joyce, who has been with
the firm some time, will succeed him.
DR.. McConnehey has on exhibition
several samples Of beautiful Japanese
china. It came right direct from the
Jap country. It is an elegant dis
play.
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The Ode Fellows hall has been neat
ly and handsomely papered which
gives the room a comfortable. bright
appearance. Later on 1t is the pur.
pose of the l. o. o. F. to carpet the
room
Through the excellent work of the
local Rebekah lodge quite a number
.of candidates We're secured for the
regular meeting which occurred Thurs.
day night The stan consists of Mag
gle Beeby, N. c.. Mrs. Enie Mccoy.
" G.. Minnie Thurlow, r. s.; Mary
Beeby, L, s. of " G.; Nellie Dishman,
conductor; Anna West, warden; Mrs.
Gilroy, chaplain; Mrs. Mollie Williams.
P. N G.. Carrie f. Ginrich. organist
The following were initiated and re.
ceived the degree: Mr. and Mrs. S.
L. Rhodes, Mrs. John suran, Mrs.
Mamie Wyckon, Miss Gertie wyckoff
Miss Matte Boston, Viola starl1weath.
er and Mrs. Geo, Beeby.
Visiting members we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Trower of Douglas. Mrs. NJ.
E. Roger, past president Of the terri.
torial assembly. and Mrs. Cora A.
Brown, secretary Of waukomis.
On Thanksgiving morning at eleven
o'clock at the NJ E. church occurred
the marriage of Miss Jessie Hiatt. sec
ond daughter Of Mayor Hiatt. to Ed
ward Klein. both of Marshall I'm
mediately after the morning sermon
the wedding procession entered the
church to the strains of the wedding
march played by airs. Deselms ami at
he alter were united for life by the
Methodist marriage service pronouno-
ed by Rev Gowan. The bride looked
very pretty attired in white silk null
trimmed with lace, the groom in the
black. The church had
'een nicely decorated for the occasion
md after receiving the congratulations
If friends and relatives. the wedding
'ariy departed for the home of the (
ride where a reception was held for |
few invited guests N
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FLoTo's CLASSIFIED LIST.
Page Of Classified Advertising Of Rep.
resentatlve Firms.

The Oklahoma Leader this week
contains one page showing fifty of the
prominent business firms of Guthrie
The list was compiled by Mr.. S. w.
Floto, an affable and earnest worker.
The page will be printed on cloth and
framed and the placed at prominent
parts about the city. The motto of the
list is: Stand up for Guthrie,"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
Miners Onion Had
Spy With Troops
(By Associated Press. J

Denver, ccIo., Dec, 3.-Fred Wake.
man, a private in company F, at Grip
pie Creek, has been arrested as a spy.
He is now in the military prison await
ing trial by court martial Wakeman
was employed as a detective by the
miners union Under the forty.sixth
article Of war a spy found guilty Of
giving intelligence to the enemy can
be punished by death
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
Word In ExplanatIon.

On Nov, IS an advertisement appear
ed in the Leader sent IN by Or Gulley
of the Twentieth Century Health as
sociadoD Il was a paid adv coming
in through the regular channels of
business. The Leader disciaims any
responsibility for the article anu has
no interest whatever in the alleged
in the medical association
The name Of Dr f3lesh appears in the
adv. The Leader has always had the
highest respect and esteem for DR.
elesA and does not wish to appear in
tho light Of lniuring him. Dr. Gin-
ley's advertisement and The Leaders
policy ase two entirely different things
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-12-03
PERSONAL MENTION.

County Attorney S. NJ Cunningham
q comanche county, was in the city
today
n, c. Powell Of Alton, Ia, is in the
city.
n B. La Bryer of FL Reno. is here
today
secretary Crimes returned this af,
teFnoon from a trip to Kinghsher.
w. L. Hunter and family will move
10 Enid next week Hunter has
bought the Enid Towel Supply bust
ness