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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
N office of Time Appointed for Proving
Will, Etc.

N office of Time Appointed for Proving
Will, Etc.
State of South Dakota, County ofCuster, IS. In
County Court.
In the matter of the Estate OF Peter Peterson,
deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to
whom it may Concern and to- the heirs and next
of kin Of Peter Peterson, deceased.
Pursuant to an order OF said Court, made on
the 22nd day of March, A. ID. 1901, notice is here
by given that Saturday, the 9th day of April.
1901, Mt 10 o'clock q. m. of said day, at the court
room of said court at Custer City, I'm the County
of Custer, have been appointed as the time and
place for proving the Will of said Peter Peterson,
deceased, and for hearing the application of
Edward Stenger for issuance to him of Letters
Testamcntary, without bond when and where
any person interested may appear and contest
the same.
Witness the Hon. Alfred T. Feay, Judge of the
county court and the seal of said Court, this end
day of March A.. ID. 1904, at his Office i'll the City
of Custer, County of Custer, State of South Da-
kOta.
w. A. SMITH,
TSEAL.l Clerk of the County Court.
First publication, March &c, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

"How about that garden" From past
and long experience the Hare's know
the varieties of garden seeds that grow
and do best in this northern climate.
Get your garden seeds at
S. +. Hare Grocery Store.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

List of letters remaining unclaimed in
the postofice at Custer, s. d., for the
week ending March 26, 1904: VIM.
Campbell, Chas. F. Carr, Arnetta Atwood,
Jennie Colwell, Mrs. Thayer. Persons
calling for above will please say "adver-
tised" and give date of this list.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

The weather still continues mild and
pleasant. The soft snow which fell to
the depth of two inches on the night Of
the Goth was just what was needed to
give the grass a start. 1t also puts the
ground in good condition for blowing.
Everything points to an early spring
with a fair promise for the prosperity Of
the ranchmen in this neck of the woods.
So mote it be.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

Geo. Bertschy is still in Denver and is
still a very sick man, but they say he is
getting better, and his family think it is
best for him to stay there under treat
ment another month. His many friends
in the Black Hills entertain a lively hope
for his ultimate recovery.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
MPs. d. w. MCFADDEN.

Now is the time to take a spring tonic
to purify the blood, cleanse the liverand
kidneys of all impurities. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the BUSH
ness. SO cents. Tea or tablets. A. j.
Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO IRA
vel for well established house In a few counties,
calling on retail merchants and agents. Local
territory. Salary $1,000 per week with expenses
additional, allpayable in 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, 1904-04-02
snerlf's Notice of Sale ON Execution.

ohOAAh IsSsASO Nh SeAO IN
State OF South Dakota, Seventh Judicial Circuit,
IS. In the Circuit Court within and for Custer
Henry Ladd, Plaintiff
VS..
Newton 8. Tubbs, Defendant.
Notice Is hereby given, that b. virtue OF an
execution 10 me directed and delivered, and now
I'm my hands, issued out of the Clerks Office OF
the Seventh Judicial Circuit, State of South
Dakota, In and for Custer County, upon a judg-
ment rendered in said Court In favor OF Newton
y. Tubbs, defendant, against Henry Laid, Plain
tiff, directing the sale of certain property here
matter described, i have levied upon the follow
ing described personal property OF Henry Ladd,
plaintiff, to-wit: About 1000 bushels OF potatoes
and about $50 bushels of oats.
And that | shall on wednesday, the 18th day OF
April, 1901, at the hour of ten O'Clock a. M, of
said day at the dwelling house situated on the
Stannard and Carey ranch, on Big Custer Park,
about four miles north of Custer, 5. d., and close
to the tracks of the II. & NJ. Railway Company,
and about three-fUurths OF Il mile southwest Of
the siding Of Berne on said railroad, In said
County and State, proceed to sell all the right,
| title and interest of the above named Henry
Laid, Plaintiff, in and to the above described
personal property, or sufficient thereof, to satisfy
said Judgment and decree, amounting, with
costs to S6i9.55, together with interest on
the same from the 30th day OF March, 1904, at the
rate OF seven per cent per annum, together with
all accruing costs OF sale, at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash.
Dated at Custer City, Custer County,, 5. d., this
end day Of April, 1901.
Sheriff of Custer County, 3. ID.
w. Z. BENEDICT L. ED. l.. G~RANTHAM,
Attorneys for Defendant.
First publication, April 2, 1904.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
FOR Slla.

An excellent mich COW, windlass and
rope, blacksmith's outfit, baby cab, cook
stove, bookcase, sewing machine and
various other articles of household fur
niture. Will trade for large frank. In
quire of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

VIM. Nevin, p. +. Hendrickson and f.
L. Kirk are the delegates elected to rep
resent Four Mile precinct in the county
convention which meets in this city to-
lov
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

The Western Stock association ofSouth
Dakota will meet in Rapid City on the
Ilth, 18th and 18th. The Northwestern
Stock association will meet at Belle
Fourche on the 18th, 18th and 10th of
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

The postofice department has an
nounced that a special series of stamps
of FIVE denominations to commemorate
the Louisiana Purchase of 1903, and to
be known as the Commemorative series
of 1904, will be issued beginning April
81, for sale to the public from April 30
to December ], 1904. The one cent stamp
will bear the likeness of Robert Il. Liv-
ingston. The two-cent stamp bear the
portrait of James Monroe, and the five
cent stamp will be adorned with the face
Of William Mckinley. Upon the 10 cent
stamp there will be a map of the United
States showing the territory included in
the Louisiana purchase.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE AT RApIp CITY, $. D.,

LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, s. D., !
March 81, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention TO
make final proof In support Of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before Register and
Receiver, at Rapid City, s. D., on May Is, 1901,
viz:
JONATHAN n. WRIGHT, Custer, 8. d.,
II. e. No. 5772, for the south half southwest
quarter, section q, and west half northwest
quarter, section 81, township 3 south, range 1
east, b. II. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz:
Ed. l.. Grantham, of Custer, $. d.; Robert s.
Lewis, Of Custer, =. d.; Stephen J.. AinSlie, OF
Custer, =. D.; Seymour y. Fitch, of Custer, :. u.
GEO. T.. BENNETT, Register.
First publication, March 26, 1904.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

We receive the information from a
party who has just returned from an ex.
tended ride through the eastern foot
hills that the cattle are not doing we'll in
that section of the country. He ascribes
the condition to a lack of water through
the winter, and also says that the grass
is very short indeed. Many Of the cat.
tie are very poor and weak, and their
owners have no feed of any kind, and
the grass will not come soon enough to
save them. We have long been of the
opinion that all Of that portion of Custer
county lying between the timber and
the Cheyenne river is far better adapted
to the raising Of sheep than as a range
for cattle. We find this to be the opin-
ion also of all those with whom we have
talked about the matter. We expect
and would rejoice to see the change
made, believing it would be to the adj
vantage of those concerned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

Mr.. Grin Metcalf Of Custer was quite
severely hurt on Monday last while
working at Bailey Co.'S. saw mill a 8 Of
the city. Mr. NJ. was driving with a big
load of saw logs or his wagon when he
struck a siding place and upset. In
falling Mr.. NJ. was struck by a heavy log
that nearly knocked the life out OF him.
However, although severely bruised and
suffering considerable pain in the region
Of the kidneys, there was no bones brok-
en- and Grin will soon be himself again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
Postomce Hours.

Office open from 7 80 a.. m. TO $50 p. III.
Snndays-one hour after arrival OF man.
Mail going north closes at 4:20 p. m. South
700 n. IN. Baskerville, Z 80 n. IN. on Tuesday ana
Saturday. Otis, 1:l5 p. M. on Tuesday and Sat
~ JOSEPH KuBLEK, z. NJ.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
For Sale.

Having decided to leave the country,
l will sell at private sale my farm iT.
plements, horses. harness, wagons and
household goods. Inquire of
II. w. BhAsH.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

The new town Of Hanna on the little
Spearfish is fast gaining in population
and promises tie become quite an import
ant town in the Black Hills. 1t is the
pumping station of the Homestake Min.
ing company and is likewise the supply
point for the ranchmen and cattle men
for a wide stretch Of country round
about. 1t is encouraging to see so many
prosperous towns springing up in the
Hills but it is hard on the map makers
who cannot keep up with the process
sion.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
Churches.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES services: sun.
day 10 q. m. Sunday School; II a. m. preaching
services: 7:3O y. m. Y. L. s. c. f.; 8p. IN.
preaching service. Thursday 1880 p. m. Fray
err meeting.
Come and worship.
MRs. X. w. POWELL, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-SaDbath
services: Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preach
ing at II a. m. Epworth League Mt 6:45. p. III.
Thursday evening at 80. A hearty invitation
extended to nj. ~
REV. RoBT. 1ITMARsH, Pastor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

PRICE BAKING POWDER CO.. CHICAGO.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
Are You Looking

for the finest. fastest train service
between Florence and Chicago and all
points east7 We have it in connec.
tion with d. and r. G.. The Chicago
Union Pacific and Northwestern line
operates .wo crack daily trains Dem
yer to Chicago. without change. Pull
man cars, Buffet smoking and library
cars. FREQ reclining chair cars. dining
cars. tourist sleeping can through
from Florence twioe weekly. Ask
your agent or write p. q. Hoop,
gsosral agent. Denver. II
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
Chamberlaln's Stomach and Liver
Tablets Better Than a Doctors
PRESCRIPTION.

Mr.. ]. W. Turner, Of Truhart.
Va. says that Chamberlain q Stomach
and Liver Tablets have done him
more good than anything he could get
from the doctor. II any physician
in this country was able to compound
= medicine that would produce such
gratifying results in cases Of stomach
trouble. biliousness or constipation,
his whole time would be used in pre-.
psxing this one medicine. For sale
by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
JAPANESE ARE HEAR TOLEARN
Incident In Transportation Palace
illustrates Methods.

illustrates Methods.
The Japanese are ut the Worlds
fair to learn-And are evidently learn.
ing.
The representative Of ths IDper-
ial railroad Of Japan went through
the Transportation building the other
day. He stopped at an exhibit Of
IN American manufacturer Of car
wheels.
Japan uses castirop wheels. the
sapie ~ you do here. volunteered the
Oriental. although the majority Of
foreign countries forbid cnstirop
wheols.
You are safe. remarked the man
in charge Of the exhibit.
" 1 should like to have . sample Of
your car Wheels" said the Japanese.
"Why certainly" remarked the
man.
II it 10 not too much bother
would also like the formula Of the
mixture for these Wheels remarked
the Japanese casually.
"Oh, we can't give you that" re-
turned the man with a laugh.
: The official smiled and went away.
aud the next day he showed mp again.
1--WE can't duplicate your wheels in
our country" declared the Japanese
railroad man. ''for you make your
wheels with Missouri, iron. We
might import your iron. but that
would cost ~ much a. to buy your
wheels and have them shipped to us. >"
How do you know all that?' de-
manded the exhibitor.
II analysed the sample you gave
Es." answered tho Japanese. New
York Herald.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
Notice OF Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of The Flor sDce Electric
Street Railway company will be held
at the Office Of said company in Flor.
ence, Colorado. At 2 p. NJ, July IL.
1904. for the purpose Of electina five
directors and the transaction Of such
other business ~ may properly come
before the meeting. The books for
the transfer Of stock will close June 25
and reopen July IA, 1904.
HARRY ROBINSON,
Secretary.
Florence. Colo. June is. 1904,
81 limo
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

The American Order Of Protection
will initiate class Of % next Thurs
day evening. A large attendance is
desired. Deputy and Mrs Pettitt are
in the city hustlipR for the orRaniza.
tion
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Nelson were
made happy Saturday night by tho
arrival Of . new son.. tipping the
beam At eight pounds. Frank said
he would rather it had been . girl but
he IL not going to kick about il.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

The program to be rendered in the
Baptist church on Tuesday evening
will be worth hearing. as some Of the
best local talent has been secured
for the event. Don't miss It.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

The Dispatcb. Seattle. Washington.
says Miss Eveiena Thomas. of Bos.
ton. read at Music Pastors last even
ing. She gave . rare treat in her
production of Tom Pinch BY Chas.
Dickens. Heai her at Methodist
church Monday evening. June 81.
$3.50
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

O. @. McNulty and family left Sun.
day morning for the Greenhorn to
spend > couple of weeks camping.
Mr.. McNulty has some copper claims
up there and will work the annual
assessment while on this trip.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Worlds Fair Excursion June II-7s
The Mtssouri Pacific has arranged
for ample supply Of coaches for these
excursions, % that patrons Of thst
line will have good accommodation
en- route to Kansas City and st.
Louis. 79. .9S
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Why not patronize home industry
Pure ice cream, sherberts. etc.. .
Hoffman Bros. {
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

A newly married couple viii surely
apprecite . piece Of Mrs. MoLaren's
hand painted China which can be OBJ.
Tined Of Morris and Honey man. the
jewellers.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

The Red Men will give . smoker
and sntersainDsnt in Unioa hall shis
evening TO . few invited gssses.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

J. A. Smith. Fred vanlA Walter
Hurd and George Menzer composed .
fishing party on Beaver yesterday.
J. A. Smith carried OF honors for most
fab and largest size.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

7. Carmody has put on . big dis
count sale. Come In and see. &
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

The ladies Of tho Grand Army have
postponed the lawn social announced
for July LIST. on account Of 70 many
entertainments to take place this
week
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Old maids who have bean disAp-
pointed in love should remember
there are Thousands Of married women
in the same boat.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

New line Wall Paper It Julius No
Candles. Il
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

T. H. Aofrisssy shipped . car load
Of coal cars 70 the Roosy Mountain
Fuel company ct Trinidsd toHay.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

New ranges guaranteed for ea7
with water front.
77tf Howard J. Pouder.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
For the best dc meals g % ~
California Restaurant

Font st. Meal tickets $3.50, boa.d aud
room BY the vssk freu e6 sp. slne scoano
for light houeskssping q zlb vsst Msin
from q month up. lnqniss Anna q
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27
aslscaLANnoas RArns.

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eoah-
OeisssrSss = ~ lsas sos sssA liss over oss
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(aras - sAs aka. ~ each.
Dispiey sdvsrststnG rates esds ksvvs -
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Bapeiss ehsroh TDssaay svsaiso
Ais, Mabel Sbsafsr. In select rcd
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

For strictly frssh home made candy
20 to Hoffman Bros. Il
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Leave Florenos :55 p m. and ar
rive Denver II 100 p. m. same day Wis
the Santa Fe. A. g. Palmer Agent
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

wANrED-At eoce . hosssksepsr
- n A. Tatuu.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Cabinet Aristo photos ~ es.50 and
up as Rinehart's. 670
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

One of the finest hotels the state Rooms suite beth
heat electric bells and all modern Service and
unexoeed Transcien $3.50 and $500 day Weekly and
monthly low that live here money than It
costing you. n. L. RICE Prop
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Wall p.per-Julius MooaDdless.
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Lawn mowers-Julius McCandles
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

Aised paiso-Juliss AcCanal<a-
u
The daily tribune., 1904-06-27

jewellers.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
Prices Fertilizers.
Do You Know

That where PRICES FERTILIZERS have been used oI the
past twenty years the land is productive than it
before?
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
FRUIT GROWERS
NATIONAL BANK

The need of a new bank in Smyrna
manifested itself early in the year
1876, and on June II of that year a
meeting for the purpose of organizing
a new bank was held. The stock was
all subscribed for and at the meeting
the following named persons were
chosen directors John H. Hoffecker,
John B. Cooper, George H. Raymond,
Henry G. Douglass, A. P. Griffith,
A. L. Hudson, Thomas James, r. c..
Johnson, Samuel Roberts, Joseph
Smithers and W. W. Tschudy. The
Directors met June Goth and unani
mously elected George H. Raymond
President, and n. F. Wilds, Cashier.
"rhe Fruit Growers National Bank of
Smyrna" was the name selected for
this new banking institution. 1t was
authorized to commence the business
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

his successor. In 1880 John B. Coop
er resigned and was succeeded by F.
H. Harper. In 1885 W. W. Tschudy
was succeeded by William Ellison.
In January, 1890, the number of Di-
rectOrs was again reduced from nine
to seven. William Ellison and Frank
H. Harper voluntarily retiring from
the Board. In January, 1892, James
P. Hoffecker was elected to fill the
vacancy in the Board occasioned by
the death of Col. r. G. johnson. The
Board at this time suffered a Sc
we're loss by the retirement by res
ignation from the Board on account
of ill health of Colonel George Fl.
Raymond, who had served the
Bank from It's organization as its
President. John H. Hoffecker was
unanimously elected to succeed him
as President. In 1898 DIR. E. G. CLARK
was elected Director to succeed N.
F. Wilds, resigned. In 1896 W. A. c.
Hardcastle was elected to fill the
vacancy occurring by reason of the
death of Thomas James. In January
1897 William E. Hall became a mem
ber of the Board Of Directors. In
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

StOckly, Mr.. Bell being the Cashier,
and again in 1888, while Mr.. Cummins
was the executive officer. In January,
1873, also through the efforts of Mr..
Cummins, the bank was converted
into National Bank, and received its
charter as such April 4, 1873, which
was extended for another period of
twenty years In January 1898.
The bank has always been success
fully managed and has proved of great
benefit in developing and improving
the surrounding country. 1t is to-
day more prosperous than ever and
holds the confidence and respect of
the community. It's capital is still
800, 100000 and its surplus and un-
divided rofits $57, 100000 Its Board OF
Directors has always been filed by men
of standing, and in whose integrity the
citizens of the locality repose great
faith. The Board now consists of w.
H. Janney, James B. Conner. A. E.
Sudler, W. G. Hill, H. @. Tschudy,
W. A. Winford and Samuel M. Tay-
lor. Eugene Davis is Cashier, G. J.
Sudler, bookkeeper, and Miss Phids
Janney, clerk.
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06
THE SMYRNA TIMES, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, July

September, 1899 N. F. Wilds, who had
been the Banks Cashier from its or
ganization, resigned, and S. Gilbert
Wilds who had been Teller for the
same period, was elected Cashier to
succeed him, while E. M. Fowler was
advanced to the position of teller, and
Walter W. Hynson was elected book
keeper.
The death of Samuel Roberts Gre
ated a vacancy in the Board, which
was filed by the election of Samnel
Cats in January, 1900. On June 16
following, the Bank received stun
ming blow by reason of the sudden
death of its President, Hon. John H.
Hoffecker, who very largely was IN
strumental in the organization of and
equally active and energetic in the
successful development of the insti-
tuition. On July 3rd, Samuel Cats
was elected President to succeed him.
Walter 0. Hoffecker was chosen dl-
rector to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the death of his father, Hon. John
H. Hoffecker. On October 23rd, 1900,
Samuel Cats resigned his place as a
director, thus retiring from the Presi-
dency of the Bank Walter o. Hof-
fecker was unanimously elected Presi-
dent to succeed him. Edward G..
Walls was elected a director to sue
ceed Samuel Cats on October 30, 1900.
In July, 1901, James r. Clements
was chosen to fill the vacancy in the
Board occasioned by the death of w.
A. G. Hardcastle. In January 1902,
another faithful and valuable mem
ber of the Board of Directors was
suddenly removed by death, William
E Hall, aud on February 11th follow
ing, his son Hervey p. Hall was unan-
Smyrna times., 1904-07-06

of Church and Mt. Vernon were few
houses, Thomas Maberry lived where
now reside Miss Lizzie Parrot and
W. H. Baggs. Peter Carr lived where
Frank Evans resides, followed by
another vacant space until YOU came
to Campbell Walls turner shop where
now stands the A. G.. Cummius Office.
On the opposite side Of the street there
was no residence until you came to
Simon Spearman's residence the
GOOtee property the residence Of
Alexander FAIRIES adjoining, vacant
space until you reached Delaware
street, and Mrs. Rlnggold's residence
the home of Benjamin Collins and
with the exception of two or three
small houses, there was none other ua-
til you came to William Il. CahOon's
residence, later the Nelson property
at the corner Of Union street. The
Episcopal Church. very small at that
time, was the only edifce on Union
street.
Delaware, South and CumminS Streets.
Delaware street was practically
unsettled. Samuel Revnold- live
where George A. Hall now resides,
adjoining was the Smyrna Circuit par
sOnage John Q Adams residence aud
no other building was IN sight until
you reach South street aud on the
corner now occupied by H. b. Boyer
was the residence of Peter Snyder.
There ere no houses on South street
between it and Main street. South
street was only open then as far as
Delaware On Cummius street was
the old No. log school house, On site
of residence of y. +. Wilds and be-
yOnd it, on opposite side was Benson
* Cats blacksmith shop On North
street was the No. J school house. the
only building on the street Market
street, Pearl street and East street,
were uninhaLited Frazier street was
not laid out until recent years.