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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
Nearly Forfeits his Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally start
ed a horrible ulcer on the leg of j. b.
Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For four
years it defied all doctors and all RENE
dies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salve had
no trouble to cure him. Equally good
for burns, bruises, skin eruptions and
piles. 25c at A. j. Jones drug store.
Birds work for man from the first glim-
mer of light,
Rocky Mountain Tea works for man.
kind both day and night,
That's why it is famous the world DER
and DER,
1t will not let you turn over and take
another snore. A. j. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

DIR. and Mrs. Mrs. r w. Calkins and
Mrs. Chandler, mother Of Mrs. C., left
Sunday evening for Deadwood, where
they will make their future home. The
doctor has opened an Office there for the
practice of medicine and surgery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

1t isn't how much cold cream a woman
puts on her face but how much Rocky
Mountain Tea she takes inside that
brings out real beauty HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea compilations stay.
35 cents. Tea or tablets. A.. j Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
Notice for Publication.

Notfce Tor fubtcatfon.
LAND OFFIcE AT RAPID CRY, y. D.,
December 81, 1905
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention TO
make final proof In support OF his claim. aud
that said proof will be made before Clerk OF the
Circuit Court for Custer county, ut Custer City,
B. d., on February 13, 1901, viz:
WILLIAM L. COOPER, Custer, SD,
II. +. No. 1898, for the south half southwest
quarter, section II, east half northwest quarter,
section IA, township 4 south, range 4 east, b.. IL.
M.
HE names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon ana cultivation OF
said land, viz:
Fred Hand, OF Custer, y. D.; Alonzo H.. Stagg,
Of Custer, s. b.; Absalom Wilcox, Of Custer, 5.
D.; William v. Starkweather, of Custer, =. ID.
GEO. p. BENNETT, Register.
First publication, January 8, 1904.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

Don't forget the bargains offered We'd
nesday p. IN. at the Congregational
parsonage by the Congregationallad ladies'.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

Postomce Hours.

ONCE open from z 80 a. m. to 7 80 p. M.
Sundays-one hour after arrival OF mall.
Mall going north closes at 4:20 p. m. South
700 y. IN. Baskerville. z 80 a. N. on Tuesday and
Saturday. Otis, 1:15 p. IN. on Tuesday and Sat
JOSEPH KuBLER, p. M.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

Mr.. M. A. Upton, during his recent
visit 10 Custer, purchased from the Gus
ter Chemical Company the ways Pock.
ct Smelter" branch of their business and
has moved the plant to Los Angeles,
California, at which point the manufac'
turing operations and general business.
under the name of Ways Pocket Srpel
ter Co, will hereafter be conducted. Mr.,
Upton for over a year has acted as agent
for the "smelters in southern California,
where he has succeeded in working up a
good trade in them, and therefore. fully
realizes the latent possibilities of the
business. The Custer Chemical Co.,
who reserve their company name under
which their "Pinkolo" business will be
continued, will act as sales and distribut-
ing agents for the smelters in the Hills,
thus reserving their former business re-
lations with Mr.. Upton.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES services: sun
day 10 a. m. Sunday School; II a. IN. preaching
services: $50 D.. m. Y. y. s. G.. e.; s p. m,
preaching service. Thursday 80 p. m. Pray
err meeting.
Come aud worship.
Mrs. X. W. POWELL, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO IRA.
vel for we'll established house In a few counties,
calling Oa retail merchants and agents. Local
territory. Salary $1,000 per week with expenses
addftioial, all payable III cash each week. Money
for expenses advanced. Position permanent.
Business successful and rushing. Standard
House, $50 Dearborn ST., Chicago.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

DR.. Commons was called out to the
Homestake pump station Sunday to ad-
minister medical assistance to some OF
the afflicted in that locality. The doc.
tor says tnat it is impossible for one to
realize the depth of the now in the
mountains, and he hopes that he will
not be called upon to make another trip
until the roads are opened up. AS he
passed Dumont. on the b. & NJ. railroad
lie could see the door of the station, but
on his return the building was complete
ly drifted in, and all that was visible of
the depot was the chimney and the
curling smoke issuing therefrom. He
says he could not estimate the depth Of
the snow, but insists that the gulches
are very near level with the mountains.
Call,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

The Shakespeare Club is taking upthe
study of Egypt, preparatory to reading
the play, "Antony and Cleopatra" Very
interesting and instructive have been
the quiz on Egyptian History, the talk
on the topography Of Egypt, and the pa
per on Alexandria. On Monday of this
week the Club met with Mrs. Powell
and Miss LuelIa Read. The program
consisted of papers on 1.-THE Pyramids,
the Sphinx and Karnak" and Egyptian
Art and Architecture" supplemented
and profusely illustrated by pictures and
curios collected by Miss Read on a tour
through Egypt. This feature of the day
was a rare treat to the Club, and after
the delightful intellectual feast all were
Hospitality invited to partake of"the cup
that cheers but not inebriates" before
vending their way homeward.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Sabbath
services: Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at II a. m. Epworth League at G:46. p. m.
Preaching service at Z: 30. Prayer meeting on
Thursday evening at $50. A hearty invitation
extended to all.
REV. RoBT. TITMARsH, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06

County OF Custer, I"
w. f. Hanley, Cashier of the above-named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above state
| ment is tlue to the best of my knowledge and
belief. W.. +. HANLEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me THIS 10Th
day of Jan. 1904.
T. w. DELICATE,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
+. "A. TowNER.
ID. CARRIGkN. Directors.
LOUISA CARRIGAN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
WEAK AND LOW-SPIRITED.

Car load wagons and buggies just re-
at Nj. J. Bailey Co.'S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-02-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF CUSTER T

At Custer City, in the State OF South Dakota, at
the close OF business, Jan. 22nd, 1904.
R~ESnITRCFS
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
BOARD OF HEAL TIL SEEKS
ARREST OF MRS. WARE
Will Again be
Made for a Warrant Be
fore City Court Clerk

Within a day or two the Board Of
Health will make application to Clerk Of
the City Court Sidney Winchester for
warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Margaret
Ware, the cwner of the properties at Nos.
202-2Oi King street for falling to comply
with an order to make sewer connections.
Sometime ago the board made application
to Mr. Winchester for a warrant for Mrs.
Wares arrest on the same charge, but
'. was refused.
Judge Edwin r. Cochran Of the NUM-
cipal Court is Mrs. Wares counsel and it
was said that he gave Mr.. Winchester
orders not TO issue a warrant for her ar
rest. The Board of Health did not drop
the matter, but referred it TO City So
licitor Robert G. Harman and upon the
latter's advice decided TO again make ap-
plication for the warrant. In case it is
refused this time the police house SER
geant on duty will be requested 20 sup
ply the desired document and If all Of
forts along this line fail, legal action will
be brought by City Solicitor Harman.
/ Secretary William J.. Hamann, Of the
Health Board. was ordered to proceed
! against several other property owners
who have refused to make sewer con-
nections.
The tenant Of a property at Taylor and
Lombard streets occupied by a policeman,
will also be proceeded against.
The owner Of the building, Thomas IT.
Melvin. a member of the Street and
Sewer Department. has agreed TO connect
the house with the sewer but the tenant
3 has refused TO allow the work to be done,
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
BENEFIT FOR CALVARY CHURCH
"Mr. Bob" a Comedy to be Presented
At New-century Club.

"Mr. Bob" a comedy in two acts, by
Rachel e. Baker. will be presented at
the New-Century Club this evening.
The proceeds will be for the benefit Of
Calvary Episcopal Church
The characters viii be as follows;
Philip Royson, Miss Rebecca's s
nephew, cheated out Of the race. John
J. Flynn; Robert Brown, clerk Of Ben
son & Benson, who "came down." S.
Taylor McNullin; Jenkins, Miss Rebec-
cas- dignifed butler. in love with Patty,
Davis L. Johnson; Rebecca Luke. a
maiden lady, who has eats on the
BRAIN" Maudee S. Rice; Katherine
Rogers, her niece, a "schemer," Hazel
Bell Kellam; Marion Bryant, 'Mr.
Bob" Katherine's friend, "just pining
for some fun" Adelaide J. Kelsey;
Patty. Miss Rebecca's maid, in love
with the dramatic art" and wants to
be a Juliet" Mabel Thomas Rettew.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
Date FIXED FOR HEARING
IN RICHARDS WILL CASE
Opposition of Heirs Because
Estate Was Left to Girl
He Had Raised

The time for the hearing Of the peti-
tion of the heirs-at-law of Philip Rich
ards, deceased. of Sussex county, was
fixed for Monday last for review Of the
probate of his will. Owing, however, to
the disqualification OF the register of
wills Of Sussex county to hear the case,
recognizance of the cast was transfer
red to the Orphans Court Of Sussex
county, consisting Of Chancellor Mich
olson and Judge Boyce.
When the case was called for trial
before them, attorney for the petition
ers contesting the will, asked the court
to send an issue Of the facts concerning
the validity Of the win for trial in the
Superior Court Of Sussex county before
jury at the next April term, without
producing to the Orphans Court any
testimony against the viii and without
having done more than filing a petition
for review. This application was op-
posed by the executors of the will, rep
resented by Salisbury, Ponder & Cur
tis, and the court decided that it was
the duty of the Orphans Court to hear
the case in the absence of any testi-
mony, inasmuch as the preliminary
duty to hear such contest was with the
register of wills. in whose place they
were sitting, and that it would be a
clear evasion of duty and responsibility
If they should decline to hear the con-
test.
The attorneys for the executor had
summoned witnesses and were ready to
proceed with the hearing before the Or
phans' Court, but upon application of
the attorney for the contestants, the
court fixed January %, 1905. at George
town, as the date for the trial. The
estate Of the deceased was valued at
about twenty thousand dollars. con-
sisting of a valuable farm near Bridge
Vile, valued at about fifteen thousand
dollars, and considerable personal es-
tate.
In his will Mr. Richards left the prop
erty to a girl who was taken from the
Home for Friendless Children in this
city and who lived at his home for sew
eral years.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
DID NOT TAKE ACTION
ON PARK CAR LINE
Peoples Railway Company
Will Probably be Given
Preference in Matter

The Board OF Park Commissioners ves-
teiday afternoon took up the question
of granting one of the two local railway
companies permission 20 lay tracks in
Rockford Park, but deferred action in the
matter until at least tho company to re-
ceiva the privilege agrees to use tho
route recommended by the committee
having the matter in charge. The plans
submitted by the companies were not
satisfactory TO the committee and the
latter offered an alternative route which
they thought would be equally advantages
Gus 10 both companies The Peoples Com
pany was the first 10 make application for
permission to extend its lines through the
park and it is likely that that company
will be given the preference wien the de-
sired permission is granted by the Park
Board. The people living at DuPonts
Banks are anxiously awaiting the COM
pletlon OF the new road and there is no
doubt but what it will be a paying in
vestment.
The contract for building the new SWIM
ming pool in Delamore Park was award
ed to A. S. Reed and Brother. The bids
received for the work were as follows:
w. ID. Haddock. $3.50; A. S. Reed and
Brother, S,US; and John Healy S4S32.
While these bids are about $1,000 less than
the first that were received. the lowest
Of tho three is S77S more than the board
Z has to put up for the work.
Isaac Henry and Son were awarded the
/ contract TO grade the North Brandywino
Park drive at Ss cents per cubic yard Of
excavation.
As soon as City Solicitor Robert G. Har-
man finds the titles clear to the parcels
Of land adjoining Kirkwood Park and in
Pine street between Fourth and Fifth
streets. the board viii buy the ground
Treasurer Lewis, Of the Candy Memoir
ial fund has about 1888 on hand Professor
Sergeant Is now preparing the plans for
the monument
The report Of the treasurer was as fol-
lows: Balance on hand from last report,
IS, 9,696.s2; received from rents, s12i; from
City Council park bonds. $4,000; total.
S19. .S2O.S2; expenditures, Sl.764sS; leaving a
balance on hand amounting to s1s.05614
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
SOCIETY MEETING
Annual Session and Election to be Held
at Clayton House.

The annual meeting Of the Delaware So
ciety, Sons Of the American Revolution.
will be held in the Clayton House tonight.
The election Of officers will take place
and there will be some changes made I'm
the constitution and bylaws. The follow
ing ticket will in all probability be elect
ed: President. Thomas F. Bayard; vice
presidents, John Bancroft, James II.
Hughes. George w. Marshall; secretary
and treasurer. d. Brainerd Ferris Jr;
registrar, Lawrence b. Jones; historian,
Lawrence b. Jones; chaplain, the Rev.
J. Harrie Chesley; additional managers,
Spotswood Garland, William A. IaMotte,
Alfred A. Curtis, James G. Longfeilow,
John Wainwright; delegate-at-large,
George a. Elliott; delegates, Joshua Clay
ton. William Beadenkopf.
Following the business session there will
be a collation. served. A large attendance
is expected.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
ARMSTRONG CASE
NEARING AN END
When the Jury Retired This
Afternoon the Bell Murder
Trial Was Started
THE JURY PARTLY COMPLETED

Closing arguments in the case Of
Charles Armstrong, charged with
manslaughter in having caused the
death of Howell II. Van Trump were
made to the jury in the County Court
this morning
L. Irving Handy. of counsel for the
defendant, spoke for one hour. Mr..
Handy was very eloquent and dwelled
for some time on the possibility that
the operation made on Van Trump by
DIR. Carl Vischer may have caused
death.
In concluding he said: Gentlemen,
there has been enough sadness in this
affair already. Is there any reason
why you should be the instrument Of
greater sadness by convicting this
MANI"
Attorney General Ward closed for
the State and addressed the jury for
an hour.
The charge to the jury was made by
Chief Justice Lore. The jury retired
at 1886 p. m.
Immediately after the Armstrong
jury went out the work of drawing a
jury in the case against John Bell,
colored, charged with the murder OF
Harvey Miller. also colored. was
started. Bell is alleged to have shot
and killed Miller on election night dur
ing a riot in the polling place at Sec
ond and King streets.
The following jurors had been Sc
lected at 1 o'clock: w. c. Beeson, fore
man; Irwin Thatcher, Henry +. Smith,
William E. Linton, Elmer Z. Kirk,
Thomas w. McVey and Alfred Walker.
Thomas W. McVey. Alfred Walker,
Herman +. Duncan and jeremiah Har-
vey. The panel was then exhausted
and the court ordered Deputy Sheriff
Cox to summon talesmen from the
body Of the court.
At LIS p. IN. with the Armstrong
jury still out the court took q recess
until PAS o'clock.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
N PnhlIshnrs' Press.

Pekin. Dec. 7.-Mukden reports a tre-
mondous noise OF cannonade around Pou-
tilom Hlll and the railway. which began
December G In the morning and reached its
height from TO in the afternoon. 1t
was unlike anything of the kind hereto
fore except at Port Arthur The effect Is
due to the constantly increasing number
Of siege guns Of large calibre, all Of which
seemed TO be in use at the same time.
Rumors of a Japanese attack, set for
various dates. have been current during
the past two weeks, and It was the inn
preston that the bombardment Of Decem-
Der was in anticipation Of a japanese Of
fensive movement.
Today the first sleet and snow fell.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
H. AND H. WORKS
NEED MORE ROOM
President Reid's Request to
Occupy Part of Justison
Street May be Granted
LIKELY TO BUILO BIG STEAMER

"The only trouble" said David c. Reid,
president Of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company today. lis that this plant
is not half large enough 10 do the work
we contemplate getting. This remark was
made by Mr.. Reid in reply TO question
regarding the prospects Of the concern.
Although reticent in talking about con-
tracts and prospective work until the
contracts are properly signed Mr. Reid
admitted that there is a bright future
ahead for the works under the present
management.
Almost daily the president is out OF the
city looking up business for the concern
and contracts and propositions are coming
forward in a gratifying way.
Since the reorganization OF tho plant
nearly 100000 Of contracts for new
work have been received and new men
are being taken on constantly. President
Reid expects TO secure the contract for
the building Of the $4,000 Bay Line
steamer. but as yet It has not been
signed. This will be a fine vessel and will
ply between Baltimore and Norfolk. It's
construction by the local plant will mean
work for many worxmen for a number Of
months.
other large contracts are under con-
sideration by the firm and as soon as the
recent sale Of the plant is confirmed by
this court It is expected that work will
begin with a rush.
The Street and Sewer Department viii
probably come to the relief Of the Harlan
and Hollingsworth plant and give it more
room by granting the request Of President
Reid for permission TO extend the car
works onto Justison street. The Street
and Sewer Directors will visit the locality
before taking action.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
Eirs company EIeeta offiesr..

The Washington Fire Company last
night elected the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President, Frank R. Rindeil, vlce-presi-
dent, Robert L. Porter; secretary, James
NJ. Dickerson; treasurer, James II. Yates:
trustees, Frank r. Rindell. Martin v.
Farrell, Charles H. Grow; auditing COM
mittee, Joseph L. McGarvey, Frederick
C. smith. Walter A. Green; directors.
Fred c. Smith. r. c. Porter, W. 7. Smith.
T. T. Leech, A ]. Neidermaier, NJ v.
Farrell J. /. McGarvey, F. R. Rindell.
W. A. Green, ]. NJ. Dickerson, G. N.
Yates, ]. L. Folk, c. r. Grow. W. ID.
Karr. J. H. Smith; engineer. John II.
Smith.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
CECIL COUNTY COURT
DECLARES A MAN DEAD
Pearson Z. Wildman, Who
Came Here Has Been Miss
ing for Seven Years

Elkton, Nd, Dec. 7.-At a special session
OF tho Orphans Court yesterday Pearson
e. Wildman. late OF Appleton, this coun-
ty was declared legally dead. Seven years
ago last month Wildman, who was then
only about q years of age, visited rela-
tives at Wilmington.
After remaining there several days he
left, saying he was going back home. Sew
oral days later the Wilmington relatives
received a letter from the young mans
father making inquiries about his son.
Diligent search was at once started. but
from the day OF his disappearance mo
trace whatever has been obtained Of him.
Wildman was left and equal share Of his
fathers estate. It will not be divided
among tho other heirs.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
CARToONlST NELAN DEAD
One of Best Known comis Picture Ar
lists Sueeumbs to Consumption.

Cavesprings, Ga. Dec. Charles
Nelan, the well-known cartoonist Of
the New York Globe, died at this
place this morning from consumption.
Mr.. Nelan was on the Philadelphia
North American for a long time and
was famous for his Quay and Penny
packer cartoons.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
ENTERED:
AGAINST ADOICKS

Robert Pennington, local counsel for
Receiver Pepper, Of the Bay State Gas
Company, yesterday entered judgment
at the Prothonotary's Office on a bond
Of ]. Edward AddiclSs for S14,955. When
the recent settlement Of the case
broguht by the receiver against the Bay
State officials was made. there was
som estock still outstanding and Ad-
dicks gave his bond to cover this.
The bond was payable in twenty-four
hours and as payment was not made
judgment was entered.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
RAIDED NEGRO HOUSE
Officers Davidson and Dutton Arrest
Seven in pisorderIy Place.

Patrolmen William Davidson and Ed
ward Dutton made a descent on the
house of Ella Swiggett, colored. at No.
Ill Walnut street this morning and ar
rested all the occupants. The prison.
ers captured were Jennie Harris, Daisy
Ward, Josephine sliney Bessie Pratis,
Annie Williams, John johnson and Ella
Swiggett.
The last named viii be charged with
keeping a disorderly house in the City
Court tomorrow morning
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
MRS. CHADWICK AT HOTEL
Together With Son and Maid She is at
New Amsterdam Hotel, New
York City.
BY Publishers Press.

New York, Dec. Mrs. Chadwick
with her son Emil and her maid is now
occupying a suite of rooms in the New
Amsterdam Hotel. The tentre of in
terest in the mystery remains in this
city. All the chief actors are now here
and today's developments may solve
the whole puzzling situation. There is
still talk Of arrests the same as there
was yesterday, but nothing positive in
this direction can be learned.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
TWELVE HURT WHILE
C0ASTING- ONE MAY DIE
Sledders Hurled Over EN-
bankment at Chester
Last Night

Chester, Pa, Dec. Twelve young
men and women were hurled down an
embanbment at Rockdale last night
while coastlng on "The Mount" The
accident was caused by the breaking
Of the steering gear OF a double decker
sled.
Richard Alcutt was steering and may
die Of his injuries.
Miss Mary Wright and Miss Anna
Smith sustained fractures of the legs.
Miss Mary Smiths ankle was broken.
Or. Laschell, who attended the in
jured. says Alcutt is the only one who
is in a serious condition. on the hill
where the accident occurred three per-
sons were killed while coasting two
years ago.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
unfortunates to Be Buried Here.

The bodies of Mrs. Ida slaysman and
her son, Harry s., aged Ii years, who
were asphyxiated in Philadelphia several
days ago, will be brought to this city to-
morrow for interment The diseased wo-
man and her son formerly lived in VIII
mington. Mrs. Slaysman was the widow
of Harry W. Slaysman. The interment
will be made in Riverview Cemetery on
Thursday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1904-12-07
ROYAL BLOOD FLOWS
THROUGH ROSES VEINS
CONTRACTORS HARD TASK
Work For Driving Piles For Railroad
Office Building is Tedious.

Work of driving piling for the new Of
fee building Of the p, b. & w. railroad
is progressing slowly.
When the contractors began excavating
for the cellar of the building on French
street a combination soil Of mud, old ma
son work and wharf timbers was encount-
cred. The constant encrouchments of tide
water from the Christiana river made tho
operation difficult. Now a depth of eleven
feet has been reached and the pile driver
is getting in its part of the work.
Piles twenty-eight feet in length are
being driven at stated intervals and after
the coating of mud had been penetrated
an unusually hard deposit was struck
making driving a difficult task. After
these timbers have been forced into the
ground to a depth OF twenty-four feet
they are cut off flush with the surface
and upon them foundations are laid.