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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
SOUTH DAKOTA OFFICES BY LOT

SOUTH OAK OTA OFFICES BY LOT.
Under date of November 25lh Wash
iugtou dispatch says The W hite House
was the scene of lottery drawing to
day in which the federal patronage of
south Dakota was disposed Of Appli-
cants for a large number of federal of
fees were left unappointed some months
ago due to the fact that Senators kitt-
redge and Gamble have been unable to
agree on Tie candidates.
The senators met the president in his
Office and when the latter realized they
were as far apart as ever, he proposed
that they settle the matter by drawing
lots. The senators agreed aud the posi-
ton of bank examiner being the place
in immediate dispute. the president toss.
ed up a coin, saying heads meant Kilt
redge should win, and tails Gamble
should win. The money fell heads
Both seemed satisfied with this method
of disposing of the problem. The presi
dent suggested that all vacancies be fill
ed similarly. Accordingly the names Of
the various Offices were written on slips
OF paper. The two senators then pro-
ceeded with the drawing with the result
that Gamble was awarded the following ::
United States district attorney, collector
of internal revenue, registers of the
land Offices at Aberdeen and Chamber
lain and receivers of the land offices at
fauid City, Pierre, Huron and Aber-
deem and Indian agent at Lower Brule
agency.
In addition to the office Of national
bank examiner, Kittredge drew the fol-
lowing: Assayer of the mint at Dead.
wood, registers at Mitchell, Rapid City,
Pierre and Huron, receivers at Mitchell
Chamberlain, Indian agents at Crow
agency and authorship for treasury de-
partment. Each senator reserved the
right to oppose the confirmation by the
senate of the persons nominated at the
instance Of the other.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

When the stomach, heart or kidney
nerves get weak, then these organs J.
ways fail. Don't drug the stomach, nor
stimulate the heart or kidneys. That
is simply a makeshift. Get a prescrip
tion known to Druggists everywhere as
DR.. Shoop's Restorative. The Restora-
tive is prepared expressly for these
weak inside nerves. Strengthen these
nerves, build them up with DR.. Shoop's
Restorative-tablet or liquiG-and see
how quickly help will come. Free sam
pie test sent on request by DR.. Shoop,
Racine. Wis. Your health is surely
worth this simple test. j. +. Pitcher q
Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
For over sixty Y ears.

An old and welltried 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, alays 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. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June 30fh, 1906. Serial No. l09S.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
Nouce of Expiration OF Time for Redemp-
ton From Tax Sale.
To Mrs J. II. Macomber, and to W

10 AhlS a. IL hiNOlIptis anu W NhpH IL may
Concern:
Whereas, on the 18th day of November, 1865,
there were taxes due and delinquent on Lot 8,
Block Q, City OF Custer, Custer County, So1th Da-
kota, for the year 1904 the sum Of S26.14 and
Whereas. on the said 18th day OF November,
1905, Wm. II. Palmer, Jr., then county treasurer
Of said Custer county, due aud legal notice OF
the time aud place Of said sale having been Civ
en-, did sell the said described Lot for the taxes
then due and delinquent Us aforesaid, TO Custer
County, South Dakota, for the said amount and
delivered TO said purchaser certificate OF said
sale and purchase; and,
Whereas the said Custer County for a van-
able consideration, and before the giving OF this
notice. did duly assign the said certificate of pur-
chase issued on account of said sale TO Charles
Ostrom, who is now owner and lawful holder of
said certificate aud all rights hereunder; and,
Whereas. more than two years have elapsed
since the said sale was made as Aforesaid, and
the said Lot has not been redeemed from said
sale,
Now Therefore, Notice is hereby given, that
unless said land Is redeemed from said sale IN
the Dlanner provided 10y law within sixty days
from the date of the completed service OF this
notice. the right Of redemption will expire and
deed for said Lot will be demanded and made
after the expiration of sixty days from the date
OF the completed service of this notice.
Dated this 10th day OF November, 1907.
CHARLES OSTROM,
Assignee, owner and lawful holder Of said
Certificate
First publication, Nov lG, 1907.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1878 Notice
for Publication.

United States Land ofice, Rapid City, s. D., No
yember 4, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with
the provisions of the Act of Congress of June 3,
1875, entitled IAN act for the sale oftimber lands
in the States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and
Washington Territory" as extended TO all the
Public Land States by the act Of August t. 1892,
Louise A. Harrington, of Custer, county of Gus
ter State of South Dakota, has this day filed in
this office his sworn statement No. 1896, for the
purchase of the east half southwest quarter and
west half southeast quarter of section
No. Il, in township No. south, range
No. G east, Black Hills Meridian, and will
offer proof TO show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and TO establish his claim to said
land before the Clerk of Courts OF Custer County,
). D., at Custer City. s. d., on saturday the 18th
day of January, 1905.
lie names as witnesses:
Warren X. Mllham, of Custer, :. D.; Theo
Shoemaker. of ofCuster, S. D.; Christian =. Swint
of Bakeryille, 5. D.. Charles Ennis, of Custer, s.
b.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested TO file their
claims in this office or before said 18th day of
January, 1905.
GEO p BENNETT. Register
First publication, November 3, 1907.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

DR.. Calkins made professional trip
to Mystic last Saturday, being called
there TO prescribe for patient who is
down with scarlet fever. A large mum
her of people in the town had been ex.
posed before the disease was known to
exist, and the doctor thinks that several
cases will develope.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

You can't be we'll if you have a weak,
unhealthy, tired ont stomach. Neither
can you feel good if by some little rreg-
stomach troubles are signs of indges-
ton, which may and very often does
turn into a very bad case of dyspepsia
Don't allow this to 60 on a single day
without doing something to overcome
it. Take some good reliable and safe
digestant like Kodol for Dyspepsia. Ko-
dol is the best remedy known today for
heart burn, belchng and all troubles
arising from disordered digestion. 1t
is pleasant to take and affords relief
promptly. Sold by j. E Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

A twenty-five pronged buck, supposed
to be the first of its kind ever killed in
the Black Hills, was brought into Dead
wood last week by Steve Trathen. Here
tofore the most points any head has had
was fifteen, but this is believed to be a
buck that has seldom gotten within
range of rifle. as it was % years old,
according to the count OF the points.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

w. A. McMoran drove over from Gus.
ter Saturday, and on Sunday returned
with Mrs. McMoran who had been Wis
iting Mrs. Anna Miller and family. We
were pleased to learn through Mr.. Nc
Moran that the family of Mrs. Fred Sco-
field are prospering in the operation Of
their saw mill near Custer.-Newcastle
Journal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Thanksgiving passed off pleasantly in
Custer Thursday, the people celebrating
the day in the usual manner. The bust.
ness houses were generally closed about
il o'clock and remained so the rest OF
the day. Aside from the customary
feasts Of turkey, cranberry sauce and
other good things served in the homes
and hotels. the only gathering of a pub
lie character were the union Thanksgiv-
ing services in the Methodist church,
and the dance at the opera house in the
evening.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The report of the receivers of the
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing
company will be completed within the
next two weeks, saws the Chicago Tri-
bune of November 27th 1t is declared
the Westinghouse Machine company
will be taken out of the receivers hands
within few weeks. The Westinghouse
Electric company receivership is expect
ed to extend over several months.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
CUSTER CITY SOUTH DAKOTA SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1907

The Postmaster of Gasconade, Mo,
Daniel A. Bugh, says of DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills: Il am doing so
well, and improving so fast in health,
that l cannot say too much for your
Kidney and Bladder Pills feel like a
new man" DeWitt's Kidney and Blad-
der Pills are sold by j. L. Pitcher &
Co
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed ont free, on request, by DR..
Shoop, Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people without penny
cost-the great value of this scientific
prescription known to druggists every
where as DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy
Sold by J. +. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The young folks have been enjoying
skating on Laughing Water creek the
past week or two. The moonlight
nights, the smooth ice and pleasant
weather offered an unusual combination
of which they have taken full advan-
tage.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Babies and children need prompt at
tention when suffering from conghs and
colds. The best remedy for mothers to
use is Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup.
1t tastes nearly as good as maple sugar.
1t contains no opiates, and it is laxative
and drives the cold out of the system by
gently moving the bowels. Sold by j.
Il. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

A marriage license was issued last
Saturday to George Chison and Miss
Myrtle Miller. The marriage took place
at the home OF the brides parents near
Bakerville at noon on Thanksgiving
day. Rev. K. w. Powell performed the
ceremony.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

That the only cure needed for present
financial troubles in the east is Il restora'
tion of confidence is the view of many
of the best 6nancers of the country.
There is just as much money IN exis'
ttnce as there was two months ago.
None Of it has been annihilated, but
people are holding it because OF tenn
porary conditions in commercial cen
ters. As soon as the public mind be-
cJmes Impressed with the idea that
everything is sound the money scarcity
will be ut an end. Financial situations
are much akin to Christian Science doe.
tripes. When the public mind thinks
that there is no financial stringency
then there ceases to be one. 1t is only
wien a man thinks that there is no
money afoat and boards what he has
that the absence Of money becomes no
licpahle
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The Ladies Aid of the NJ. f. church
will hold a sale of aprons, fancy articles
and wonder cook books at the Club
house, Saturday, December 7th, closing
with a big chicken pie supper. Supper
as early as you want it and as late as
Won will STAY
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The legal hunting season in South Da-
kota closes at ~ o'clock tonight, the
statutory limit of one month expiring
at that time. The climatic conditions
have not been of the best this fall, there
having been no snow to assist in track
ing the wary deer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

W. S. Piper was over from the Elk
Mountain district Monday shaking
hands with old friends and attending to
some business matters. Mr.. Piper very
seldom gets to Custer and his friends
were pleased to see him.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The dance given by the ladies of the
Catholic church Thursday evening was
very enjoyable affair The attendance
was large and the ladies' overlooked
nothing that would add to the pleasure
of the dancers
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT or THE INTERIOR, /
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, 5. d.,

LAND VFFItE NAFIIl NIT1, ;. d, ?
November l. 1907
Notice is hereby given that Walter ;. Edwards,
of Custer. 5. d., has fled notice of his Intention
TO make final cOmmutation proc. III support OF
his claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 1854.
made April 10, 1901, for the southwest quarter
southeast quarter, section o, and west halt
northeast quarter, northwest quarter southeast
before w. a. Smith, Clerk of Courts, at his Office
Custer, 5. D., on December ~, 1867.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
the land, viz:
John r. Foran of Custer, $. D.; Charles Rut-
k0wski of Custer =. D.: Matthew =. DAILY OF
Custer, S. d.; John Wells of Custer, :. ID.
GEO. =. BENNETT, Register.
First publication, Nov. 9, 1907.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

+. L. Cook, of Spearfsh, president of
the state Normal School, spent part of
Sunday and Monday in town.
Miss Ruberta Ods came over from
keystone Thursday to spend Thanks
giving at home with her parents.
Clarence f. Hart, of Pomeroy, Ohio,
returned TO his home Sunday, after hav-
ing spent two weeks looking over the
property of the Hartwell Mining com
pany Work has been temporarily sus-
pended at the mine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The United States laud offices at Pierre
and Rapid City each broke records dur
- The month OF October The Pierre
Office received S5l original homestead
entries during that month, of which $50
were from the Lower Brule Indian res
ervation opening, leaving G37 in the dis
trict outside the reservation. At the
Rapid City Office 1862 original home
stead entries were received during Oct.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
Lost. strayed or Stolen

One bay mare branded Horsehead on
right shoulder and - on left. ANY in
formation leading to the recovery will
be rewarded.
CHARLES OTTMAN.
Cedar Cliff Ranch,
Hot Springs, S. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The annual union Thanksgiving ser
vice was held in the Methodist church
Thursday evening. The sermon was
preached by Rev X w. Powell of the
Congregational church
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

President Roosevelt has called con-
ference Of all the Governors To meet in
Washington next May to consider means
10 conserve the natural resources of the
NnnntrN.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Our merchants are beginning to dis
play few of their holiday goods and a
number Of our stores are beginning to
put on a brighter appearance.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

To check cold quickly, get from yonr
druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets
called Preventics Druggists every.
where are now dispensing Preventics,
for they are not only safe, but decidedly
certain and prompt. Preventcs con-
tain no Quinine, no laxative, nothing
harsh nor sckening. Taken at the
"sneeze stage" Preventics will prevent
pneumonia, bronchitis, Ia grippe, etc.
Hence the name, Preventics Good for
feverish children. As Preventics % cts.
Trial boxes cts. Sold by J. i. Pitcher
& Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve penetrates the pores-thoroughly
cleanSes-and is healing and soothing.
Good for piles. Sold 10y j. L. Pitcher d
~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

w j. Hall of Spearish has been ap.
pointed forest ranger for the Hill City
district in place of Mr. Lynn, who has
been promoted to deputy supervisor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Emery w. Bower and Miss Ethel
Thompson, both from near Four Mile,
were married on Thanksgiving day, we
understand
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

j. w. Bostwick has taken position
in the Burlington round house at Edge
mont as tool man.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The Hill City News saws Dany Bros.
have leased the Clara Belle saw mill
from Receiver Angus
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The Ladies Aid of the Congregational
church will meet with Mrs Crary on
Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4th.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Douglas easier showed us the back
door of his saloon the other day. 1t
showed an attempt had been made to
bore hole through it to gain entrance.
Doug who is sleeping in the place was
getting up about three O'clock a. m. as
the clock indicated, to stir the fire, when
he heard noise at the door. He went
there Immediately and opened it and
cond see nobody but noticed the chips
near the door.-Iiill City News.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

During the shipping season, just clos
ed, 1850 cars of cattle were shipped to
market from Belle Fourche.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

We have inst received a fine line of
of new and snappy Holiday novelties.
Il. G.. Anderson
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Wanted-Log baulers at T. b. Stan
tons saw mill. Will pay top prices.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Place yours orders for green cut, sea-
soned four foot wood at once.
VI. J. Bailey.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

j. T. Smith and family have moved
back TO Custer from Deadwood.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The following persons have bee
neither absent nor tardy during tn
month ending Nov. 22, 1907:
FIRST GRADE.
Edith Harris, Leta Campbell,
Leo Harbach, Leslie Cronter,
II. Mclaughlin, CLYDE Harris,
Denis Delicate, Ellie Virtue,
Dave Virtue.
SECOND GRADE.
Robin Wood. Lewis Graham,
Katie Knowles, Pearl Fisher,
lice Smith, Cora Daniels.
Marion Wright.
L. SMITH, Teacher
THIRD GRADE
Mary Scofeld George Stevens.
FOURTH GRADE
Aida Book, Edna Thompson,
Dewey Miller, Ralph Whttecar.
A Brush, Teacher.
FIFTH GRADE.
Mary Spazzi, Sylvia Reder,
Stuart Miller, Harry Palmer.
SIXTH GRADE.
Gladys Ainslie, Lena Dixon,
Marguerite Palmer, Harold Hanley,
Gerald Delicate.
Miss HEIDEPREM, Teacher.
SEVENTH GRADE.
Sabra Kimble, Flora Baty,
George Miller, Alta Scott,
Alice wilkins, Leta Graham,
EIGHTH GRADE.
Isabella Palmer, Bertha Turner.
NERDoN TAYLOR, Teacher.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Belle Allison, H.. Heidepriem,
Ruth Bailey, Hylda Miller,
Josie Courtney, Sadie Palmer,
Ellen GarloCk, Robert Rhodes.
II. G. Pryor, Principal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
best pills made. They do not grippe.
Sold by j. L. Pitcher q Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Get your supper at the Climb house
Saturday, December 7th. Chicken pie
only 25c.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

Wanted-A girl to do general house
work. Inquire at the Burlington depot
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
Personal Mention.

When you are looking for Holiday
goods 90 TO Anderson's.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30

The state press association meets in
Watertown January 10Th and 18th next.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-11-30
SCHOOL REPORT.

The following persons have been
neither absent nor tardy during the
month ending Nov. %, 1907:
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
INGENIOUS YANKEE INVENTS
SIMPLE TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
Massachusetts Man Now Working on
Automatic Photograph Device
Which May Soon suppsnt
Lighthouses.

Boston.-Charles Il. Alden. OF Oak
Blum, Mass. which was formerly
known as Cottage City, on the little
sea islet of Marthas Vineyard, has
just come into prominence as the in
ventor of a wireless telephone sys-
tenn that promises to be of great util-
ity in the coast service and possibly.
in time. OF commercial use and value
Just as Count Arco announces in a
dispatch from Berlin that he has dis
covered wireless telephone system
whereby he has been able to converse
for two miles. Mr.. Alden succeeded in
sending messages by his crude system
to passing vessels in Long Island
sound and Vineyard sound for dis
tances up to ten miles.
While Count Arco catches ether
waves on a pole 30 feet high, Mr.. Al
den walks around with an ordinary
steel-handled umbrella, with a com
mon telephone receiver attached to
the handle, and, when he wishes to
hear the phonograph in his house. he
spreads the ribs OF the umbrella and
listens to the sounds that come
through the receiver. It's the sim
plest thing ever and anyone can make
one for experimental purposes. but
with the success he has already
achieved Mr.. Alden Is making prepa-
rations to perfect his system and to
extend its uses.
Haylng succeeded in send a wire
less messages to his assistants shoul-
dering tall bamboo poles. he is work.
Ing on device to be used for warn
ing vessels that are approaching dan
gerous rocks, either on dark and
stormy night or in a fog. The idea
Is to place upon the dangerous rocks
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-05-09
Big Plant Expands.

Canon City. Colo.-The plant ana
equipment of the Riamond Fire Brick
Company in South Canon, one of the
most expensive in southern Colorado,
was sold to s. G. Cogwill & Son of
Montezuma, Indiana. who will organize
new company for the conduct of the
bushes.
The senior Cogwill is president of
the National Drain Tile Company,
which is said to be the largest concern
OF its kind 1t the world, having fac
tories in Pennsylvania. Ohio. Indiana
and Illinois. He has plans for exten-
sive improvements here and will In
crease the capacity OF the plant as
rapidly as the demands of the trade
warrant
The new company hns practically
unlimited capital and will develop the
fire brick industry in Colorado and ad-
Joining states to an extent not previ-
ously attempted. One of the products
of the company will be silica brick,
used for lining the furnaces OF found
ries, smelters, etc. This is the only
place west of Pittsburg where such
trick are made.