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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
PHRASES USED BY MoDIsTEs.
They Vary With the Years and tn,
Seasons Just as Styles Do.

They Vary With the Years and the
Seasons Just as Styles Do.
A woman who ordered a gown" at
her dressmaker's a short time age
does not do SO now. Dressmakers
who cater to fashionable folk are as
careful of their phrases as a professor
and every few years the style in ex.
pressions changes. For instance, she
would not think of calling her place
of business a shop" or a store"
To her it is a salon" Nor does she
sell gowns" or ''frocks." Dresses
or costumes are the latest terms.
Costume for ceremony" is the queer.
sounding phrase that means a special.
ly ornate affair. The modern dress.
maker never uses the word coat" II
is called Jacket" Nor does she deal
in waists. Bodice" is the proper
term. She refers to the models" on
sale.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
PERFUMED LAMPS AND RINGS.
They May Be Used as Means of Dis.
injecting Rooms or Cars.

They May Be Used as Means of Dis.
injecting Rooms or Cars.
The use of perfume as a disinfectant
is we'll known, and the scented
dandy" has perhaps more hygienic
wisdom than his %detractors give him
credit for. 1t is he who is trying to
revive the use of the perfumed foun.
tain ring, an article de luxe which
may either be used as an ornament
or as a means OF a pleasant disinfect.
ant in stuffy underground trains or in
i%nsalubrious districts.
The ring is an ordinary gold one
fitted with a ball at the back. 1t is
filled by pressing the ball nearly fiat,
and dipping the ring into a cup of
scent, when the elasticity of the ball
draws the perfume into the interior
till quite full. BY the least pressure
the wearer of the ring can cause a
Jet of scent to shed it's refreshing
aroma any moment he pleases, and he
may thus act as a ~benefactor or q
nuisance to those in his vicinity.
The perfume lamp may also be
used rs another pleasant method OF
disinfecting a room. A ball of spongy
platinum is placed over the center of
the wick, and is fixed in its position
by a thin glass rod, which is inserted
into the wick. The lamp is then filled
with any scented spirit, and when
lighted is allowed to burn until the
platinum gets red hot. The flame is
then blown out, and a pleasant odor
fills the atmosphere.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

FOR the year ending December 81, A.
1908. Of the condition of the
nAMKEDc, iEE

FOR the year ending December 81, A. d.
1905. Of the condition OF the
BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION
Organized under the Laws Of the State
J of Iowa. made to the Commissioners OF
Insurance of the state OF South Dakota.
President, f.. A. Temple. Secretary, II.
Commenced business (no date given).
Principal Office, Des Moines, Iowa.
BALANCE SHEET.
Amount OF net or invested
assets December 31st of
INCoME DURING YEAR.
Gross amount paid by men,
bers to the association or
its agents without deduc-
tions for commissions or
other expenses, as fol-
lows.
Gross amount of member
ship fees required or rep
without deduction ........ s264,624.Oo
Assessments: Mortuary,
$siS, 1919 IS ............... 1,e47,9so.se
| Guarantee deposits ......... 44S, S6O.55
Total paid by members. 2.36l, 1881
Interest ......:........ 261 ,376.91
other sources, VIZ. 3O77.42
Total income ........... s., 625, 919.74
DISBURSEMENTS DURING YEAR.
Losses and claims detailed
schedule fled .......... :. 81 300, SS0.35
Advanced payments re-
turned to rejected appli-
Commissions and fees re-
famed by or paid or al
lowed to agents on ac-
count Of fees and dues. 259, 1878
Commissions paid or al
sessments ................ 2,466.9 90
Salaries of managers and
agents not paid by COM
Salaries of officers ......... 23,625.10
Salaries and other compen-
sation of office employees. s2.s71.ea
Medical examiners fees,
whether paid direct by
members or otherwise.... 1885
Faxes, insurance depart
ment fees and licenses.... 15,3S9.78
All other items ............ 45,3O1.S5
Total disbursements ...... s1,II1,5l2.s5
NE OR INVESTED ASSETS.
Loans on m%ortga ges (frst
liens) on real state. 81, 957 ,907. SS
Cost value Of bonds and
stocks owned absolu ely. 314,6s4.9o
Cash deposits In banks. go. 22f.S07.43
Other assets ............... S2D,o11.O8
Total net or invested as
Crust Deposits ........., 9,s23.51
IOtal net leQSef aSSetS... NO,olS.O0(.I4
NON-INVESTED ASSETS.
Interest due and accrued. ... $184.51s21
Mortuary assessments to
become due on post-mor-
tenn policies ............ 90. 10000
---
Total no~n-invested assets. $225. 31S.2t
Total net or invested as
sets 6,319,657.4
"
Gross assets .............. SO, 544, 975.95
LIABILITIES.
Losses not adjusted, $751;
10000; resisted, SS,OOO.O0.. 500, 10000
Salaries. rents. taxes, COM
missions, fees and Office
expenses due and accrued 3,S56.00
"
Total liabilities ........... S94, 1876. o
---
Balance $6.45O, $685.
SPECIAL FUNDS
Mortuary FUND ............. S73,9S4.76
Guaranty fund ............ 1861, 465 OF
Reserve or surplus fund.-. 1858, 4S4.40
General expense fund.-. 35.SS5.79
-
Total special funds........ So, 450. Sl9.95
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
Not Yet.

"The time has come" says a Ken
lucky preacher, when the sober man
has as much sense as the drunken
man." But, unfortunately, the time
has not come when the drunken man
feels that way about it.-Memphis
News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
The State of South Dakota.

Inc state OF cOuJn DdhOld.
Department of Insurance.
Company's Certificate Of Authority.
Whereas, The Bankers Life Associa-
ton, a corporation organized under the
laws Of Iowa, has filed in this office a
sworn statement exhibiting it's condition
and business for the year ending Decem-
Der 81, 1903, conformable to the require
ments of the avs of this State, regula-
ting the business of insurance.; and,
Whereas, The said Company has filed in
this office a duly certified copy of its
charter. with certificate Of organization,
in compliance with the requirements Of
the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, therefore, l, John G. Perkins,
Commissioner of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota, pursuant to the pro
visions of said laws. do hereby certify
that the above named Company is fully
empowered, through its authorized
agents. to transact It's appropriate bust
ness of Life Insurance in this State. ac-
cording to laws thereof, until the 3lst
day of December, A. d. 1901.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and official seal at Pierre,
this Feb. 4, 1904.
(SeaIJ JOHN c. PERKINS.
Commissioner of Insurance.
BY f.. Hendriksen. Chief Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

taking, replied: Never mind, Julia;
[ guess we can manage. Empty what
you have in the woodbox and run to
the garden and see what you can find
for dinner. Perhaps you'll have better
luck this time"
Together they prepared the vege-
tables for dinner. Julia all the while
wondering at her mistress strange
demeanor
Time sped quickly by, and finally
Mrs. Frost looked at the clock and
said: Nov, Julia, you may go and
ring the dinner bell"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
The State of South Dakota.
DEPARTMENT of lnSuranCe.

4 ~ ~ AAAN'f' Nh'NS
Company'S Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Des Moines Life lnsur-
ance Company, a corporation organized
under the laws of Iowa, has filed in this
office a sworn statement exhibiting Its
condition and business for the year end
in" December 81, 1909, confOrmable to
the requirements of the laws of this
State, regulating the business of insur-
ance: and, -
Whereas, The said Company has fled
in this office a duly certified copy of Its
charter, with certificate of organization,
in compliance with the requirements OF
the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, therefore. j, John G. Perkins,
Commissioner Of Insurance of the State
OF South Dakota, pursuant to the proyis-
ions of said laws, do hereby certify that
the above named Company is fully en-
powered. through its authorized agents,
to transact it's appropriate business OF
Life Insurance in this State, according to
laws thereof, until the 31st day Of De-
cember. A. D.. 1904.
In testimony whereof, / have hereunts
set my hand and seal at Pierre, this Sth
day of February, a. ID: 1904
(Seal) JOHN c. PERKINS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
BY f. Hendriksen, Chief Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
The State of South Dakota.

- AAAfAA
Company's Certificate of Authority.
Whereas, The Liverpool and London
and Globe Insurance Company, a corpor-
alton organized under the laws Of
Great Britain, has filed in this office
a sworn statement exhibiting it's condi-
ton and business for the year ending De-
cember 81. 1903. conformable to the re-
quiTernents Of the laws of this State, reg
ulating the business of insurance; and,
Whereas, The said Company has filed
in this office a duly certified copy of it's
charter, with certificate of organization,
in compliance with the requirements Of
the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, therefore, j, John G. Perkins,
Commissioner of Insurance of the State
of South Dakota. pursuant to the provis-
ions of said laws, do hereby certify that
the above named Company is fully en-
powered. through its authorized agents,
to transact it's appropriate business Of
Fire and Tornado Insurance in this State,
according to the laws thereof, until the
31St day of December, A. d. 1904.
In testimony whereof, l have h~ereunto
set my hand and seal at Pierre, this 9th
day or February, A. D.. 1904.
(SeLIJ JOHN G. PERKINS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
BY r. HendrikSen, Deputy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

Net amount of risks in
CONPANY'S STATEMENT OF BUSI-
NESS Transacted IN THE STATE
OF SOUTH DAKOTA DURING THE
YEAR.
Premiums on risks written. $40, 1872 3
Amount of risks written =. 1851. co.. 90
Losses incurred during the
year 1O,3s5. 90
Losses paid during the year 10, 6S5. 90
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02
Deduct amount Of pre-
miums paid other COM
panies for reinsurance. -.
SIno nIG Ia

c01MSiPf.ASNHYR's tssTTATEMENT OF BUST
NESS TRANSACTED IN THE STATE
OF SOUTH DAKOTA DURING THE
YEAR.
Whole amount of premiums
received in or from the
State Of South Dakota
during the year........... S+,2I3.ST
Amount paid for losses in,
South Dakota during year None
Amount of losses incurred
during the year ........... None
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

For the Year Ending December 81, A. d
1903. OF the condition and affairs of TIT
DIES MONIES LIFE INSURANCE

o Des Moines. Organized under the
laws OF Iowa, made to the Commission
er OF Insurance of the State OF South
Dakota. in pursuance of the laws of
said state. President. G. T.. Rawson
Vice President. l. G.. Rawson. Secre-
tary. r. y Merritt. Principal Office,
Croker building, Fifth and Locust
streets, Des MONIES, Iowa. Attorney for
service of process in the State OF
South Dakota Information furnished
by COMMISSIONS of insurance.. Incor-
porated, July 81, 1885. Commenced BUSH
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1904-04-02

For the year ending December 81, A. ID.
1903. of the condition and affairs of the
United States Branch of the
LIVERPOOL. LONDON AND GLOBE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
MOTHERS CLUB.
Organized Yesterday at the Sugges-
ton of Mrs. Bates.

Yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock, a
Mothers Club was organized in the kin
dergarten room, in the library building.
The club was formed at the suggestion
of the kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Bates,
so that all the mothers whose children
attend the school can meet for their
mutual benefit. Officers were elected
as follows: Mrs. Edward Tunls, presi-
dent, and Miss Bessie Barnes, secretary
and treasurer.
The club will meet once a month, and
IL the following meetings will be as
earnest as the first one, the Mothers Club
win undoubtedly be a great success.
Their chief OBJ iect is by acts and deeds,
to brighten and help poor and needy
mothers and their Children, giving the
motherly sunshine, that makes home the
dearest and best place on earth. The club
is open for additional members should
other mothers desire to join.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
THOUGHT VEGETABLES
WERE FOR THE PUBLIC.
Woodbridge Men Arraigned in Court
Accused Of Stealing Plead
NOn-vuIt.

New Brunswick, Nov. 23-Foreign
ers have strange ideas upon coming
to this country. AS result of one
of these odd notions Andrew Zabo,
Barto Bolind, Michael Fromick and
Joseph Roots, found themselves in
dicted for stealing vegetables from
the truck farm at the Railway State
Reformatory, which is located in
Woodbridge township,
When arraigned in court yesterday
the four men pleaded non ,vult. Their
counsel, Lawyer Joseph Il. Stricken,
was unable to attend and he desires
to make a statement to the court to
the effect that the men we're green
horns and thought the vegetables
stolen were grown for the general
public. They did not think they had
broken any law in helping themselves.
Sentence was deferred until the law
yer can plead for them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
NEW JERSEY TEACHERS
WANT BETTER SALARY.
will Ask the Aid Of the Coming
Legislature and are Trying to
Strengthen Association.

Trenton, Nov. 22:-The school teach
ers. of the State desire more money for
their work and will make a fight for
increased salaries at Che coming session
of the Legislature. helmatter is in the
hands of the New Jersey State Teachers
Association, which will hold it's annual
meeting in this city next month.
An effort is being made by the officers
of the association to increase the mem
bership with a view of presenting an
imposing political fropTt before the Legis-
lature. -ps
A circular has BEEN sent. out announ-
cling the object of the association as
being to further the general interests of
school teachers. 1t tells of efforts which
have been and are to be made for the
securing of legislation for the increase
of salaries.
The total membership of the associa-
tion is 800, an increase of 1000 over
1908. There are 5000 teachers in New
Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
To Sell Library Building.

New Brunswick, Nov. 93-The old
library building at George and Pater-
son streets will be offered at public
sale on Tuesday, December ID, by
Auctioneer Miller. The building was
offered at private sale two years ago
and there were some offers for it
which were rejected. One downtown
business man offered $40, 600 fer the
corner and the offer was refused. 1t
will be interesting to see if the prop
Arty brings as high a price when sold
nnder the hammer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
JERSEY CTTY'S CASE.
Mayor, Board Of Works an Erie
Railroad in Controversy.

In answer to the demand of the mem
bers of the Board of Street and Water
Commissioners of Jersey City that he
give the name of the representative of the
Erie Railroad who offered $4,000 for the
use by the railroad of Barnum street,
Mayor Pagan said yesterday the offer
was made to him by Charles L. Corbin,
one of the c|ompany's legal advisers.
"Mr. Coibin," the Mayor said, ''called
on me in company with George l.. Brow
nell. First Vice-President Of the company.
When they mentioned the matter of the
use by the railroad of Barnum street. !
told them 1 would never consent to ced-
ing any street unless the city was
adequately compensated. Then they
talked of paying al5, 600, and I said that
thought that would be the least sum the
city would accept"
William H. Pebble, Superintendent of
Terminals for the Erie railroad, declares
that there has been a mistake made. lie
denies that any representative of the
railroad made a money offer for the use
of the street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
Mrs. Cartons Wonderful Story.
Maine woman's Thrilling Experience Du-
pIicated in Perth Amboy.

There are scores of families in Perth
Amboy and near by towns who will read
with interest the wonderful experience
of Mrs. A. L. Carlton, QUE of the best
known women in Rockland, Me. Eer
statements are confirmed by tie physici-
ans who trea:ed her and by z. H..
Pendleton, the druggist who sold her
Mi-o-na, natures cure for dyspepsia.
Mrs. Carlton says: Il suffered with
stoma> Ii trouble for eight years, growing
worse all the time. Three of the best
doctors in Maine diagnosed my case as
cancer of the stomach and declared L
could not live two months. Utterly dis
couraged with their treatment, | began
using Mi Q. ma and commenced to gain at
once. At this time, | was reduced to
almost skin and bones, as l had lost
nearly 100 pounds during my sickness
but when l began to take Mi-o-na my
ilssh was built up and l gained 22H It's.
the first month. When | { discharged my
physicians, | was suffering great pain
and distress, and vomiting from two to
six times a day, but after the first weeks
use of Mi-o-na, the pain ceased and the
vomiting stopped entirely. have taken
only six packages of these wonderful
tablets, but my health is about restored
and l firmly believe that Mo ma saved
nv life.
@. A. Sexton is the local agent for
Mi-o-na, which sells for so cents a box,
and offer it under personal guarantee
| that if it does not cure the worst form Ct
stomach trouble and resulting disorders,
the money will be refunded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
STORES CLOSE FOR
REVIVAL SERVICE.
Even Saloons at Red Bank, IN. j.,
Suspend Business While Exer-
Cises are in Progress

Ped Bauk, Nov. 23:-A religious
revival is in progress at Red Bank.
All the Protestant churches have
united in the movement and the meet
ings are held in the First Methodist
church, under the direction of Rev.
L. w. Munhall, of Philadelphia.
Between 1 80 and 8 p. m. yesterday
eve y busint IS house ia the town, in
Guiding hotels ana saloons, was closed
that the employers and Gle rks might
attend a special meeting.
Mr.. Munhall gave a lecture on''The
Book OF Books" and the meeting was
remarkably interesting. Men were
present who had not attended a re-
ligious service In years.
At q children's meeting last Sunday
afternoon nearly a hundred persons
arose for prayers. The meeting Mon
day night was attended by Arrow.
smith Post, G. A. r., and Mr.. Nun.
hall, who is a Civil wal veteran, used
military incidents to illustrate his
principal thoughts.
The singing during the meetings is
in charge of Prof. J. j. Lowe, who
accompanies the evangelist. A large
chorus choir of nearly, seventy-hve
voices has been organized from the
different churcnes, and the singing is
one of the features of the meetings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
FIVE NEW MEMBERS.

Five new members were taken in to the
Royal Arcanum last night. They were
Thomas f. Burke, Thomas Henderson,
Herbret Woglom, Olaf Larson and W.
CHA. This makes total membership of
234. Regent Hope, is anxious to reach
the $50 mark before the first OF the year.
Rev. S. II. Jackson, who recently
Joined the order has invited the council
to attend his church. They will go in
a body December II. 1t is requested that
there be a good attendance at the next
meeting when the annual election of of
ficers will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
TAXATION BOARD
HEARS JERSEY CITY.

Gov. Murphy's Equal Taxation
Commission, which is to report to the
next session of the Legislature the re-
suit of its Investigations, met yester-
dayiat thelaity hall, Jersey City.
Tbs members of the commission are
Chandler W. kiker and Carl Lentz,
of Newark; Charles O. Black and
former Gov. George @. Werts, of
JeraeE9Gity, and Henry J. West, of
Camden. THEY were all in attend
anos.blhi 10
Officials Of Jersey City and H"boken
aud legal representative of all the
railroads, occupied seats within the
inclosure.
Corporation ] Counsel George L
Record presented tile case for Jersey
City. He had tackled up on the size
wall o. ME 5aldermanio chamber Id
which the meeting WIS held a map
showing the railroad property within
the city limitss Mr.. Record surprised
the commissioners by the statement
that the State Board of Assessors
had refused to furnish information
and data needed by Jersey City in the
presentation of its case.
Thelcommission was in session sew
eral hours. 1t will meet again today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
Simpson NJ. E. Church.

Thanksgiving prayer and praise service
tonight at AS p. m. The subject will be
'"rhe Worlds Harvest" The following
ladies will speak as follows:
Mrs. Overington-''The Lord of the
Harvest
Mrs. misunderstanding Tares of the
Harvest"
Mrs. Runyon--"The Worlds Harvest. y
Miss Beers-'"The End of the Harvest. -
Mrs. d. b. Harrington 1.-THE Reaper
of the Harvest"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
GRAND JURY HEARS
MORE OF ELECTION CASE

New Brunswick, Nov. 23:-The
grand jury yesterday took up the in
vestigation of the sixth ward election
matter again. Philip Reilly and
William Rastall, two of the members
of the election board in the poll
which is under Investigation, were
OIL hand, ready to be called. They
were not called last Friday. This
matter was the only n pending yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
COURT MATTERS AT
THE COUNTY SEAT.
Cases Disposed of Yesterday from
Different Sections of the
County.

New Brunswick, Nov. 23:-The final
accounting of Albert winters and Ben
iamin f. Lucky, executors of the estate
of Samuel Luckey, a former Justice oil
the Peace of Dunellen, came up for set
Element in the Orphans Court yesterday,
the executors being represented by Law
yer Craig A. Marsh, of Plainfield. The
accounting showed an estate of $25, SS2. Sc
and a balance of about 500, 900. Mr..
Marsh was allowed "a counsel fee of $3.50
and Executor Winters was allowed a
commission of 1886. 80 and Mr.. Luckey
ac commission of S311. 80.
This is the estate in which the widow
is trying to compel the executors, by
a suit in the Chancery Court, to pay
over certain sums of money to her, she
alleging that her husband before his
death had agreed to do so and he having
neglected to so provide in his will.
The accounting of George Roeder, ex-
ecutor of the estate of George Bauereis
showed an estate of So 900. 10 and a bal
ance for distribution of 81, S3S. 90. The
accounting was approved and the execut-
BI hliUWtu COiuullSsluH VI F-o~.JJ dllu
Frederick Weigel a counsel fee of 800.
Mr.. Weigel presented a petition for dis
tribution, but this matter went over for
the present. One of the heirs at law has
bea away for many Years and it Is not
believed that he viii return and his share
will be otherwise disposed of.
Catherine I. Shandley was named as
guardian of James X. Shandley, a minor,
who is a beneficiary under the will OF
Michael Minch for $3.50.
Mabala Petty was made a guardian
of Eleanor M. Petty, a granddaughter.
The minor has s25 worth of property in
South Brunswick township.
Judge Strong yesterday confirmed the
sale of and made by James e. Bennett
and Richard S. Mason, administrator
Of the estate of Ora Bennett, late o.
Cranbury. The land is located in Gran
bury and was sold to Albert Chamberlain
and Ezekiel Barclay for IS, $50 to provide
funds for the payment of the debts of the
estate.
The exceptions to the McHose account.
ing went over for a week on the applica
ton of Lawyers Silzer and Stricken
representing the exceptants. Lawyer
C~owenhoven represents the estate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-11-23
Fear Vessel is Lost.

The steamer Donald, which left Marble
Mountain November 70, with a cargo of
crushed dolomite for Chatham, N. B.,
has not been heard from since. 1t is
feared that she has been lost with all
hands in the terrific gale which swept
this coast on Monday night.
The Donald belongs toSFtbe Donald
Steamship line which brings pitch to the
local tar roofing factory. This is the
vessel which attracted much attention
here a few weeks ago by having her car
go to shift and but for the dock, which
held her down, would have turned turtle.