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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
Death of James Brownlee.

James Brownlee died at o'clock Sat-
urday evening, November 9th, at the
Kleemann House in this city, to which
place he had been removed from his
cabin the day before. The cause of his
death was old age and broken down
constitution. He had been failing in
health for some months and his demise
caused no surprise to his friends. He
was "a years of age.
Mr.. Brownlee came to Hills in 1873,
locating near Rockerville, and later in
the old town of Junction. From there
he moved to what is known as Sliever
gulch, three and half miles west OF
Custer, where for the past twenty years
or more he had made his home. He
followed the avocation Of prospector
and at the time of his death had inter
ests in number of very promising min
| ing locations. So far as known he had
no known relatives in the Hills, but
leaves three brothers in the east, one re.
siding in Iowa and two in Indiana. Al
the request of his brothers his remains
were shipped to Princeton, Indiana, his
former home, for burial.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
A Mark of Respect.

From o'clock Monday afternoon un-
til five minutes thereafter, all operations
on the Burlington railroad were stop
ped. Every train on the entire system
from Chicago to Billings and from Den
yer to Spearfsh, came to dead stop for
that length of time, all the machinery of
the machine shops of the company sus-
pended, the doors ofall offices were lock.
ed and every employe ofthe corporation
ceased his work.
1t was done as mark of respect to
the memory of Charles E. Perkins, the
builder Of the Burlington who died at
the age of 81 years at his home at West
wood, Mass, place near Boston. Mr.
Perkins who is called the builder of the
Burlington, was at one time its president
and one of the most active men in its
management He was known to many
in the Black Hills and frequently made
trips of inspection. The immediate
cause of bis death was Bright's disease.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
AID Entertained.

In response to invitations issued by
Mrs. Ed. Rogers, Mrs. I. V. Garlock and
Mrs. Z. A. Dickson, about forty-five Ia
dies assembled at the home of Mrs. Gar
lock on Wednesday afternoon, Novem.
Der 18th, 1907. AS it was the regular
day for the meeting of the Congrega-
tional Aid Society, much work was &C
com plished, interspersed with delight
ful conversation. At about 4:30 O'Clock
the ladies were requested to lay aside
work and find their place cards at the
table. Much merriment resulted from
the search, but at last all were seated
Then such banquet was served as only
these ladies know how to serve. They
have few equals, and no superiors in the
art of entertaining. After the refresh
ments had been thoroughly enjoyed
more conversation and music, both vo
| cal and instrumental, by Mrs. c. 4. Per.
rim, Mrs. Tisdale and the Misses Eiier
and Teresa Garlock was delightfully."-
rendered, and highly appreciated by al
present. The guests reluctantly bade
their hostesses kind goodnight, with
profuse thanks for one of the pleasantes
events of the season.
One OF THEM.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY.


Former Congressman Chas. II. Burke,
of Pierre, is out With the announcement
of his candidacy for congress next year,
Under date of November llth he has
given out the following letter:
Responding to my friends through
out the state, who have expressed the
hope that ! again become candidate
for congress, will say, that have deeid-
ed to do So subject to the primary cleo
ZION to be held in June Of next year,
standing as republican and relying for
success upon the record made in the
eight years that had the honor ofserv-
ing in the lower house Of congress. In
due time / will issue IA statement or dec
laration setting forth specifically my at
titude upon different public questions,
but AT present will define my position
upon the presidential and senatorial
situation.
For president, l stand today, as ex-
pressed in published interview several
months ago, TOR the denomination OF
President Roosevelt, If he will accept,
and if not, then for the nomination of
Secretary TAFT.
In my opinion, the delegates from
this state to the National convention,
should be chosen from among repubIl-
cans known 10 De ia favor OF President
Roosevelt and his policies, and known
to be at heart in favor Of his renomina-
ton, and they should be required to
pledge themselves in advance of their
election to stand for his denomination.
In view, however, of the doubt that ex
lists that he will not accept renomina-
ton, / believe our delegates should also
be required before they are elected to
declare themselves for a second choice
that the people may know where they
will stand in the event President Roose-
welt eliminates himself by refusing to
allow the use of his name in the Nation
al convention.
For United States senator, | favor
and will advocate the re election of Hon.
A. B. Kittredge, for the following rea-
sons:
Because be has brought credit and
honor to the state, in having made rec
ord that places him among the leaders
of the senate.
Because he is republican, loyal to
his party, always faithful to his official
duties and true to the best interests of
his state and the nation.
Because with his prestige, if continu-
ed in the senate, he can accomplish
much more for the state than could an
inexperienced man, and finally because
of his superior ability for the position,
his high character and his clean record,
both as public official and private
citizen"
Respectfully,
CHAs. IL. BURKE.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
OMAHA LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Especially Reported for This Paper by
Clay, Robinson & Company Live
Stock Commission.
Sourn OMAHA, Nov. II, 1907.

1
SoUTH OMAHA, Nov. IL, 1907.
The supply of cattle all last week was
light. The market started out slow and
weak, but wound up with big advance
in all kinds of killing cattle, but steers
and cows, fully 25 a. 40c from the open
ing of the week. There is fair run to-
day, about 5000 cattle. Cows are gen
orally about steady, but killing steers
are weak and shade lower than the
| close last week. Feeders are also slow
and ii little weaker. Money conditions
are still in very unsettled state and
packers and country buyers alike are
taking hold very cautiously. Good to
choice killing steers are selling at $4. so
"a $500; fair to good $4.O0 a. $3.50
good to choice cows and heifers s.. 40 IA
s3.65; fair to good $500 "a $40; good
to choice heavy feeders 1925 @ S4.65
fair to good siOO@s425; good to choice
light and medium weights Si.00 "a S4 40 f;
fair to good So so 9 $4.00.
The sheep market last week was weak
and prices declined 10 a. l5c. There
are 10000 here today and while killing
grades are about steady feeders are slow
sale and lower. Good killing lambs are
selling at $5.S5 "a S6l0 good yearlings
81 60 a. $4S5; good wethers S425 "a
S4.50 good ewes S400 a. $425 good
feeding lambs S. 25 a. $500; good year.
lings A.25 a. s. 90; good wethers $4 GO
| "a 1925; good ewes $500 a. s.. so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
THANKSGIVING Proclamation.

Governor Crawford has issued his
Thanksgiving proclamation, which is as
follows
From the time when the American
colonies had population of three mil
lion struggling people, paying tribute to
an English king, forbidden under heavy
penalty to manufacture goods and build
commerce, down to this present day
when our great nation has become the
commercial and industrial mistress of
the world and the peace arbiter of in.
ternational disputes, it has been the es-
tablished custom at this season of the
year to set apart for the people a day of
thanksgiving and praise.
In accordance with this time honored
and beautiful custom, and in compliance
| with the proclamation of the Chief Mag
lsrate of the United States, |, Coe |
Crawford, governor of the State ofSouth
Dakota, do hereby designate and set
apart Thursday, the 2Sth day of Novem
Der next, as day of Thanksgiving and
prayer.
Conscious of blessing and privilege
vouchsafed to us, and conscious of our
| responsibilities and shortcomings, we
should lift up our hearts In sincere graft
itude to the great Giver Of All Good for
that guidance which has made us ma
ton standing not for despotism, not for
special privilege. not for aristocracy, but
for civil and religious liberty, for equal.
ity before the Law, for justice for all peo-
pie; thankful for the enjoyment ofeqnal
opportunities to make life strong in body
and mind, beautiful in service, active in
civic righteousness, uncompromising in
defense or right principles, public and
| private morality thankful for abundant
labor and its rich reward; for health
and plenty; for comfortable homes; for
wide prosperity.
The past year has been the most pros
porous in the history of this Common
wealth. Contentment, happiness, health
and plenty are universal blessing:
/ throughout the state. In the midst o.
material prosperity, there has come an
advancement toward higher ideas in in
dividual, social and political life.
/ earnestly recommend that the peo
pie of Ghis state on the day named, OBJ
serve it in the spirit Of gratitude and
thanksgiving, and that in their home.
and houses of worship grateful &C
knowledgement be made to the Almighty
for his kindness and care during the
past year.
In testimony whereof, / have hereun
to set my hand and caused the Grea
Seal of the State of South Dakota to b,
affixed.
Coz /. CRAWFORD,
Governor.
%. ID. WIPF. Secretary of State.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
For over SIXTY Y ears.

An old and well-tried remedy Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over sixty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, soften the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoae. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act, June 30th, 1906. Serial No. l0o8.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
Decision Favor Railroads.
Respectfully,
CHAs. Ii. BURKE.

A decision was rendered last week by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in the case of the Lead Commercial club
of Lead, s. D., against the Chicago a.
Northwestern Railway company and the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway,
in which the rates of the different lines
are held to be reasonable. The CON-
plainant alleged that rates on traffic
moving from Chicago and Missouri river
points to Lead, S. d., were unjust and
unreasonable.
The defendants held that the construc-
tion of new lines in the Black Hills re-
gion justified the rates complained of,
but notwithstanding that fact, they VOL
unfairly had reduced those rates prior
TO the hearing of the case. The reduc-
tions made were deemed ample by the
commission and the case was dismissed, ,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
The Reds VS.. The Whites.

On Friday evening, the Sth inst, oc.
Cured the second public basket ball
game of the two High School teams, the
Reds and the Whites. That the game
would be close one, was believed by
all, for both teams had been doing siren
uous practicing. The Whites had won
the first game and were eager to prove
their right to the championship, the
Reds knew they could play and were
patiently awaiting the time when they
might prove their valor and pluck the
glory from the brow of their antagon-
lists.
At eight o'clock after the crowd had
gathered to witness the game, and a
splendid preliminary game had been
played by the boys of the fifth and sixth
grades, the time keeper called "play"
and from the opposite ends of the opera
house came the opposing teams, calm
and confident; the sides lined up, the
referees whistle sounded, and both cen
ters were in the game the bail passed
from field to field, forwarded by one
side, opposed by the other with an oc-
casional score by either side. For fif
teen minutes the contest lasted, when
the cry time" came from the time
keeper. much to the relief Of the ref
cree and umpire who found it difficult
to keep sight of the ball and at the same
time avoid being run over by the play
ers. The first half was ended, the score
stood II to in favor of the Whites.
The White synpathizers shouted and
tossed their hats feeling the victory was
already won; the friends of the Reds
were yet hopeful and cheered and en-
couraged their side.
During the ten minutes interval he
tween the two halves, the boys again
entertained the spectators by a lively
contest officered by Peter and Henry
Sager
Again the referees whistle sounded,
and again the teams lined up; the
Whites with a smile of satisfaction play
ing across their lips, the Reds, deter
mined, and nerved to the highest pitch.
The ball went up, the Reds got it, and
from Red to Red it few and into the
basket, twice was this repeated by the
Reds and the score stood IL to IL. The
Whites rallied and scored, undaunted,
the Reds scored and again the score was
even-only three minutes more remain
ed and "time" would be called, both
sides realized victory was within their
reach, the ball again went up, from side
to side it flew, near to the goal and then
away again-only one minute more, the
Reds got the ball but lost it, and now
straight to the goal of the Whites it
went, time" was called, the game was
ended, and the Whites had won by a
score of l6 to IA.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all our kind friends and neigh
bors who so kindly helped us with theil
services and sympathy during the time
of sickness and bereavement of our low
ing husband and brother.
Mrs c. T. Hebert and Family,
Frank Hebert,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Hebert.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
A Narrow Escape,

G.. w. Cloyd, a merchant Of PUNK
Mo-, had narrow escape four years ago
when he ran jimson bur into his
thumb. He says: "The doctor wanted
to amputate it but / would not consent
bought box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve
aud that cured the dangerous wound.
25c at j. Z. Pitcher & Co.. druggists.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16

1t is reported that the Milwaukee
road in two weeks will establish through
service between Mitchell and Rapid
City.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
Notice.

Thirty thoroughbred Geese for sale
Suitable for butchering or breeding
Inquire OF Boyce Maple.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16

An item of some importance to the
extensive dry placer grounds in Idaho,
Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New
Mexico, Arizona and Mexico is the ap-
pearance of the Curtis dry placer ma.
chine, says Capt I. j. Smith in the
Rocky Mountain News. 1t is a local in
vention, dating back to last June, and
including in its makeup some Is differ
ent patents. The machine is made at
the Dillon iron works on Blake street
and has been tested on fair scale in
the Manhattan district of Nevada, where
the absence of water is noted. The
4,500 pound machine. ready for work in
the field, will handle seven and one.half
tons of gravel per hour. The cost in the
Nevada tests, with labor at $40 per day,
was 38 cents per ton, which indicates
one-half that sum in more favored
camps. The saving of gold is stated at
80 per cent. 1t uses hot air for disposing
of the worthless material and gathers
the gold in a series of rifles, which
would probably become clogged if the
moisture in the gravel or sand exceeded
4 per cent. Up to that amount the hot
air in the rifles would probably over
come the moisture. A machine fer pros
pecting placers weighs 400 pounds and
is operated by two horse power gaso
line engine. The machine will be test
ed next week in the San Luis valley
Colorado, and in the extensive placer
fields in northern New Mexico, where
the Edison electrical experiment, at a
cost of some S250,000 failed to extract
gold values from the black sands The
Curtis machine might be used for con-
centrating that material and thus fitting
it for smelter product, where gold
might be saved "as yet by fire." The
steady run of visitors at the Dillon iron
works bespeaks fair and extended trial
for this newest candidate in the much
contested dry placer field, where eco.
nomic success means large addition to
the yearly output of gold, a commodity
which is full par value where a bank
bill might be observation-disclosures Re-
publican.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16

Frank G.. Blaine has been appointed
postmaster at Elk Mountain vice J. P.
Campbell, resigned.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16

Lonnie Pharis is on trial in Sturgs on
a murder charge.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
MIN ES AND MINING.

In his annual report TO the Governor
State Mine Inspector Trweek does not
give an itemized statement of the gold
production of the state for the last year,
putting it at considerably less than last
year, but he places the decrease of the
Homestake mine at 100000, on account
of the mine fire. Last year the produc-
was 100000 of which S5,250,000 was
from the Homestake.
The number Of fatal accidents for the
present year is placed at six, with seven
such accidents for the preceding year.
The report states that the mines are
generally in a good condition, and great
er care than ever before has been taken
to guard against accidents.
IvANHoE BUYS MORE PROPERTY.
One of the liveliest camps in the south
ern Hills at present, says the Keystone
Recorder, is the Ivanhoe, six miles east
of Custer, and from all appearances these
people intend to make the place per-
manent one. They are continually buy.
ing up more mining claims, building
necessary mills, etc, and adding new
and up.to.date machinery to their prop.
erty.
This week deal was made whereby
the Ivanhoe company takes possession
of the Pontiac, Pontiac No /, the 0te
and the Sunrise claims, belonging
formerly to Charles Upham, the
Holden estate, j. F. Baker, AL Fay and
Hal Wise. The consideration is said to
be $1,000. This group of claims joins
the Ivanhoe on the north, and is but a
short distance from the new mill which
the company is erecting.
The Sunrise claim has the distinction
of giving up ore that carries the highest
values of any in the Black Hills. The
highest assays from it was little over
500. Other assays showed values rang
ing from ten dollars per ton upwards.
Ore assaying as high as SS has been
taken from the other claims The en-
tire group is heavily timbered. Consid-
erable development work has been done
on them and it will take but little time
to make them producers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16
THE LINEUP.

THE LINEUP.
Reds. Position. Whites.
Josie Courtney K. +. Louise Monheim
Alice Tubbs l.. f. Mabel Graham
Sadie Palmer G. Ellen Garlock
Teresa Garlock l.. q. Alta Scott
Isabella Palmer II. G. Wanita Lucas
OFFICERS.
II. c. Pryor, Referee.
A. L. Hesnard, Umpire.
Orville Thompson, Scorer.
Roy Scotield, Timekeeper.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-16

D. d. WIPF, Secretary Of State.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-05-07
zoe Rloh % TraveI.

Camille van Crestenberghe his wife
and four children were marooned in
Aberdeen all night because OF the fact
that they had too much money.
Van Crestenberghe. who is said TO
be wealthy merchant OF Detroit,
Mich. had been visiting with his fam
.ly at Ipswich, 8. d They came here
to take train for Detroit In pay
ment for their tickets Van Cresten-
berghe rendered the station agent a
81 600 bill The agent could not
change the bill. nor could any one In
town be found With ihoney enough TO
break the bill. AS consequence the
family we're compelled TO remain in
Aberdeen all night and 10 await the
opening 81 the banks next morning
before they could pursue their jour
ney.-Aberdeen Correspondence St
Paul Dispatch.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-05-07
J Excursions


Mexico city--Daily until May 18th,
and again on june Sth to 10th 3O-day
limit; round trip. 5000.
jamestown Exposition l5 day tick
cts, S3S.i0; 60-day tickets, SlS.15;
season tickets, s53.6O stop-offs
Buffa.p. Niagara Falls Washington
etc For full information as to
routing and other details, kindly call
at Union station.
Topeka-U. G. 4. of America. oa
81 + May 9th, 10th and 1lth Return
limit May 18Th. Rate 500 ound trip.
Oklahoma City-May 18th, 10th
and 18th return limit 18th, round
trip rate s1.70.
Los Angeles and San Francisco
June Sth, TO 18th. inclusive limit Aug
ust 3lst. first class, round "Trip 5000.
Los Angeles and San Francisco
June end TO July 5, return limit Sept
18th, first class. rate $5200
We will likely have cheap rates Ia
numerous points in the west and
north. rs season advances. and IT will
be 70 your interest to consult us
whea you feel like looking up" for
that much needed recreation from toll
and strife. NJ. \. COCHRAN,
Guthrie. Okla
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-05-07
KANSAS G. =. R. IN SESSION.
tDy Aasociated Progs.l

Topeka, Kas.. May 7.--Aa unusual
" large number Of delegates and visl-
tors are in Topeka for tae annual on.
campmcnt of the Kansas Department
q. A. r. In addition there are many
delegates to the Womans Relief
corps, Ladies of the c. A. r., Ladies'
Aid society ana the Sons OF Veterans,
the four auxiliary societies OF the
G. A. r.
Capt. Patrick II, Coney The pres
ent department commander. is seek.
Ing third term, desiring the honor
principally as an aid in the fight nc
viii make at Saratoga this summer
for election as commauder-ia-chief OF
the national organization Many OF
the veterans are opposed 70 the third
term programme and all such are ex
pccted 80 unite upon Col r. A. Camp
bell of Hutchinson, the prcseat senior
vice commander, as the opposition
candidate for department commander.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-05-07

The little son VI the lawyer had I'M
lshed working an elaborate sum on
the blackboard. and, after the usual
detailed explanation OF the operation.
he concluded with: Therefore the
answer Is 2.s45." And can you prove
it?Y asked the teacher, The boy look
"a wise
"Prove Il? Yes. ma am. ! viii sub
poena the entire class as witnesses.
but l must request a postpopement
ior ten days In order ~ prepare py
defence" - : A. -