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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Weather Statistics.

The following data, covering a period
of nineteen years, have been compiled
from the weather bureau records at RAJ
pid City. They are issued to show the
conditions that have prevailed, during
the month in question, for the above
period of years, but must not be constru-
ed as forecast the weather conditions
for the coming month:
Month Of December for - years.
emperature-Mean or normal tenn
perature, 30 degrees; the warmest
month was that of 1896, with an average
of 80 degrees the coolest month was
that of 1892, with an average of % de-
grees the highest temperature was 70
degrees on December 10, 1890; the low
est temperature was lie degrees on De-
cember 27, 1894; earliest date on which
first killing" frost occurred in autumn,
September IS, 1890; average date on
which first killing" frost occurred in
autumn, September 20; average date
on which last killing" frost occurred in
spring, May latest date on which last
killing" frost occurred in spring, May
90, 1895.
Precipitation-Average for the month
0.49 inches the greatest monthly pre-
cipitation was Lie inches in 1892; the
least monthly precipitation was O.02
inches in 1905 greatest amount of pre-
cipitation recorded in any "a consecu-
tive hours was 0.S4 inch, on 4th and 9th,
1906 greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours (rec-
ord extending to winter of lSS4-S5 only
was S.S inches on 4th and 5th, 1906
Relative Humidity-Average 500 a.
M, II average 800 p. m, Ga.
Clouds and Weather-Average num-
Der of clear days, l2; partly cloudy days
l2 cloudy days, 7.
Wind-PrevaiIing winds are from the
west; average hourly velocity of the
wind, s; highest velocity of the wind
was 56 miles from the southwest on De-
cember 90, 1894.
Rapid City, S. D., Nov. 90 1907.
W. ID. MAXWELL, Observer.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Killed by q Falling Tree.

A fatal accident occurred Wednesday
forenoon near Stauton's saw mill, eight
miles south of Custer, in which Ernest
Knox lost his life by being caught under
falling tree, His neck was broken,
his skull fractured and his head badly
bruised. Knox was watching a tree
which was being cut down by two other
men, and when the tree fell he seemed
to be spell bound and could not get out
of the way, although & 's said he had
ample time to do so. He was % years
of age and cane here from Hyanis, Neb.,
were taken to his former home for burial
by brother who was with him at the
time the accident occurred.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
johnson Wins the Gert,e Case.

The trial of the case of the Gertie Tin
Mining company, by E. G. Johnson, the
principal owner, against NJ. l.. Meyer,
of Pennsylvania, who has had working
option on large block of the capital
stock of the company, was concluded be-
fore Judge Rice yesterday afternoon.
The court early in the trial eliminated
the question of $4,000 damages claimed
by complainant on the ground that the
contract had thirteen months yet to run
and also shut out the 81 100000 damages
claimed by Meyer AS absurd, and the
further $4,000 damages claimed by
Meyer for amount put in the operation,
on the finding that there was no fraud.
deceit or Misrepresentation on the part
of Mr.. Johnson or other officers of the
company in inducing Meyer to enter in
10 the contract. The court decided ali
other issues in favor of the Gertie COM
pany and Mr. Johnson, to-wit, that Moy-
er had no right, title or interest remain
ing in the machinery he had put on the
mine, as he had received his pay in full
from the company the Injunction
against removing the machinery was
made permanent against Meyer; furth.
er, that Meyer had not operated the
mine and mill in accordance with the
contract and was in default, and there
fore decreed that the contract should be
cancelled and that the Gertie company
and its officers should recover posses
sion forthwith from Meyer. The court
administered scathing rebuke to the
defendant for his falseness as disclosed
by the evidence and his own admissions
The outcome of the suit will be great
satisfaction to everyone in the Black
Hills, as Mr.. Johnson has devoted many
years OF untiring energy to get our tin
mines producing, and has spent many
thousands Of dollars to that end Rapid
City Journal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

There is nothing better for stomach
troubles than Kodol, which contain the
same juices found in a healthy stomach.
Kodol is offered on guaranteed plan
for the relief of heart burn, hatulence,
sour stomach, belching of gas, nausea,
and all stomach troubles. So at times
when you don't feel just right, when
you are drowsy after meals, and your
head aches, or when you have no ambi
ton, and you are cross and irritable,
take little Kodol. 1t digests what you
eat. 1t will make you healthy. Sold by
J. f. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Charles a. Scott died at the Soldiers
Home, Hot Springs, November 26, after
an illness extending over period of
two months, death being due principal
ly to an injury received while riding a
horse. Mr.. Scott was born in Brown
field, N. Y, March -, 1885. He was
twice married, his first wife being Miss
Ellen Turner, to whom he was married
in St. Lawrence county, n. Y, over fifty
years ago. Her death was recorded in
this paper somewhat over year ago.
His second wife is not known TO Spear
fish people. Mr. Scott enlisted in 1868
in Company NJ, eighteenth New York
cavalry, and served through the war.
He came to the Black Hills in 1875, 10.
eating at Custer December 18th of that
year. He remained at Custer until 1873
when he moved into the northern Hills
and was for many years proprietor of
the toll road between Deadwood and
Central. He accumulated considerable
property, and owned a fine ranch Just
north Of the city limits, but at the time
of his death had lost the greater portion
of his worldly goods through speculation
and lawsuits In biography of Black
Hills Pioneers 1t is stated that Mr.. Scott
made the first coffin in the Black Hills.
Mr.. Scott leaves one daughter, Mrs J.
w. Crst of SpearfiSh. Funeral services
were held at Hot Springs last week. -
,Speartish Mail
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The first annual meeting of the Black
Hills Horticultural Society will convene
at the Normal hall of the State Normal,
Spearfsh, Saturday, December l4th, at
2 p. M, for the purpose of adopting a
constitution and bylaws, electing Off
GERS for the coming year and selecting
delegates to attend the annual meeting
of the state society, Jan 81 to %, 1908, at
Watertown. An evening meeting will
be held at the same place. All interest
ed in tree growing, fruit culture and per-
manent home bnilding, are cordially in
vited to attend these meetings Spear.
fish Mail
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Remarkable Rescue.

That truth is stranger than fiction, has
once more been demonstrated in the lit
tie town Of Fedora, Tenn. the residence
OF c. V. Pepper. He writes; 81 was in
bed, entirely disabled with hemorrhages
Of the lungs and throat. Doctors failed
to help me, and al hope had fed when
l began taking DR.. Kings New Discov.
cry. Then instant relief came. The
coughing soon ceased the bleeding di-
minished rapidly, and in three weeks
was able TO go to work" Guaranteed
for coughs and colds. soc and 81 90 at
all drug stores. Trial bottle free
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1907.

Miss 0rvilla Donaldson has taken a
position as clerk in Munson's store.
Wanted--Log haulers at T. B. Stan
toms saw mill. Will pay top prices.
Wanted-A girl to do general house
work. Inquire at the Burlington depot.
The Custer public schools opened Mon
day morning after a three days vaca-
tion.
Get your supper at the Club house
Saturday, December 7th. Chicken pie
only 25c.
A basket ball game is scheduled for
tonight at the opera house between Gus.
ter and Spearfsh.
The youngest son, Ray, Of Mr.. ard
Mrs. j. f. Sheehan is confined to his
home with an attack of typhoid fever.
Place yours orders for green cut, sea-
soaed four foot wood at once.
Nj. j. Bailey.
Orson Gage, a former resident of Lead
and an inmate of the soldiers home at
Hot Springs committed suicide last Sun
day.
George Bond suffered an attack Of
pneumonia last Saturday, but on Wed.
nesday had sufficiently recovered TO be
around.
M. Block, the Hot Springs jeweler, was
in town Wednesday between trains on
business. He has an ad in this issue of
the CHRONICLE. Read it.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Sa ve--don't. forget the name, and ac-
cept no substitute. Get DeWitt's. It's
good for piles. Sold by j. L. Pitcher &
Co.
ID. +. Mullen and family arrived Wed.
nesday from Keystone with their house
hold goods. We understand it is their
intention to make Custer their perma.
nent home.
Philip Konrad has commenced the
erection of barn on Harney street
The structure is 24x26. In the spring
he intends to erect fine residence on
the same lot,
WANTED--Salesmen to sell our guar
anteed Oils and Paints. Experience un-
necessary. Extremely profitable offer
to right party. The GLEN REFINING
Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
Gene Rogers and wife, who have been
spending the summer on their home
stead l20 miles northeast of Sturgis re-
turned from there on Friday of last
week. They will spend the winter in
Custer.
At a regular meeting of Golden City
Rebekah Lodge No. AZ, |. 0. 0. f., the
following officers were elected: Theresa
Thompson, N. g.. Nellie Allison, V, G. /;
l. NJ. Donaldson, Secretary VIM. Fish.
or. Treasurer.
Jack and Jill were both quite i'll,
Now each is well and wiser,
For blues and headaches have to 90.
Nnen they take an Early Riser.
DeWitt's Little Early Riser pills are
sold by j. 4. Pitcher & Co.
Daniel Willard, first vice president of
the Burlington railroad, accompanied by
party of other officials of the road,
passed through town Wednesday on
their return east. They are making
general inspection Of the road.
Thousands of men and women in all
walks Of life are suffering from kidney
and bladder troubles. Don't neglect
your kidneys. Delays are dangerous.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills af.
ford quick relief for all forms of kidney
and bladder trouble. A weeks treat
ment 25c. Sold by J. r. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Reports from Lead state that the Great
Carnival Sale Of the s. r. Smith Furni-
ture Co, whose ad appeared in our is
sue of last week, is grand success. The
cut on prices in all lines of goods is very
large and will probably close out the en-
tire stock in short time. Any of our
readers wishing to avail themselves of
the low prices in furniture, pianos, or
gans, etc, should purchase before the
stock is broken. The sale commenced
on November 30th, and will last for 30
days.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
Personal M entIon.


II. T. Young was over from Dewey
Saturday.
Ed. L. Grantham has returned from
his eastern trip.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Young were Prin-
gle visitors Wednesday.
Mrs. A. c. Baker was up from Baker
vile wednesday, shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Elliott were in
from the limestone Tuesday.
Warren Cole, of Hot Springs, was in
the city Tuesday on business.
A. A. Kresse and T. w. Marsh were
over from Hill City Tuesday.
Jesse burst went to Newcastle Tues
day for visit with his family.
John and Fred Streeter we're up from
Hermosa Saturday on business.
Melvin Parks left Monday afternoon
for Denver to visit with friends.
Prof Pryor has returned from short
visit with relatives in Spearfsh.
John Forsythe was business visitor
in town Monday from Hill City.
Miss Sarah Gay of Argle station was
guest at the kleemann Saturday.
Manuel McKirahan returned Tuesday
from business trip up the road.
j. l., Richmond was brief visitor in
Custer Monday from Mystic, S. d.
Miss Kittie burst has gone to Gillette,
Wyoming, to spend the winter with
relatives.
James r. Cole and Joe Korthaus of
Bakeryile were in the city Wednesday
on business.
ID. j. Delaney was a guest at the White
House over Sunday. He eregistered from
Pueblo, Col
Charles Pringle was a visitor at the
county seat Saturday. He registered
from Argyle.
o. j. Gilbert was guest at the Klee.
mann Tuesday. He registered from
Wallace, Idaho.
County Commissioner II. g. Clason
and j. o. Fay represented Otis at the
county seat Saturday.
Miss Louisa Pitcher returned home
Tuesday from weeks visit with friends
in the northern Hills.
Henry Weber has gone to Omaha on
business and to visit his family. lie
will return today or tomorrow.
Miss Francis Smith, who is teaching
school near Fairburn, was up from
there Saturday and Sunday visiting her
parents.
Frank Waugh came down from Dead
wood Wednesday to interview our bust.
ness men, He is travelling for pack.
ing house.
Joseph Pyne, general manager of the
Westinghouse Electric q Manufacturing
company's interests here has gone to
DeuNeT on business.
p. T. Mcmahon came over from Hill
City Saturday to visit day or two with
his Custer friends. He left for his
home at Woodward, Oklahoma, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith returned
Monday from Spearish, where they
spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs.
Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Dun
ham.
w. NJ. Whitsell arrived Sunday for a
visit with the family Of his sister, MIR
and Mrs. George w. Phillips. Mr..
Whitsell resides at Oklahoma City, Ok.
lahoma.
S. f. Bennett, representing The Min
ing World, published in Chicago, was
in town Thursday and Friday in the in.
terest of that publication. Mr.. Bennett
makes his headquarters in Denver.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Frank Mccarthy, brakeman on the
High line was run over at Minnekahta
last week and received injuries from
which he died few hours after. One
of his limbs was frightfuly crushed, his
heel cut off, besides internal injuries.
His parents reside in Deadwood and his
remains were sent there for burial. He
had only been working for the cenpany
a short time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Fremont Smith, with
their mother, Mrs. Butterfield, and son,
Feay, left this morning over the Burl-
ington for Custer, where they will make
their future home. Mr.. Smith who was
forest supervisor, with his family have
lived in Deadwood for the last two
years, and have made many friends who
regret to see them go, but wish them
success in their new field. .-Deadwood
Telegram.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Are you having trouble with your kid.
neys? There are lots of people today
who wonder why they have pains across
the back, why they are tired and lack
ing in energy and ambition. Your kid
neys are wrong They need relief With.
out delay. Take DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills; they are for weak back
inflammation of the bladder, backache,
and weak kidneys. Sold by J. +. Pill
cher q Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
SUM MONS.

state of South Dakota, County OF Custer, Cir
cult Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Ralph L. Parker, Plaintiff,
VS..
Olive Parker, Defendant.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting, to
the above named Defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required 10
answer the complaint of the above named Plain
tiff, which was filed in the Office Of the Clerk OF
the Circuit Court OF the Seventh Judicial Circuit
Of the State OF South Dakota, within and for the
County Of Custer, on the 9th day OF October, A
ID. 1907, and 10 serve a copy of your answer 10
the said complaint on the subscriber at his oftice
in the Olympic block in the City Of DeadwoOd,
Lawrence county, South Dakota, within thirty
days after the service OF this summons upon
you, exclusive of the day of such service. And
Il yon fail TO answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply 10 the
Court for the relief demanded In the said COM
plaint
Dated at Deadwood, South Dakota, this sth
day Of October, A. ID 1907.
Samuel C.. POLLEY.
Attorney for PlaintlF
FIRST publication Oct 23 1907
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The finest Coffee Substitute ever made
has recently been produced by DR.. Shoop
Of Racine, Wis You don't have to boil
it twenty or thirty minutes. made in
minute" says the Doctor Health
Coffee" is really the closest Coffee Imi-
tation yet ever produced Not a grain
of real Coffee in it either Health Cof-
fee Imitation is made from pure toasted
cereals or grains, with malt, nuts, etc.
Really it would fool an expert-were he
to unknowingly drink it for Coffee. j
T.. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. William Dixon came in
from their ranch Monday. They went
to Custer Tuesday for a few days visit,
and from there will so to Los Angeles,
California, to spend the winter We
hope this estimable couple will enjoy
their stay in the land of flowers, and re-
turn in good health.-Newcastle News
Journal. Mr.. and Mrs. Dixon are visit.
ing with the family of their daughter,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Frank Thompson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The South Dakota Educational asso-
citation will meet at Watertown on De Il.
cember 80, 81 and January lst, and the
teachers of the Black Hills are making
preparations to be present at the ses-
sion. 1t is expected that this section
will send large and representative
delegation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
When the stomach, heart or kidney

When the stomach, heart or kidney
nerves get week, then these organs al
ways fail. Don't drug the stomach, nor
stimulate the heart or kidneys. That
is simply makeshift. Get a prescrip.
ton 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-tablets or Iiquid-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 teas. j. +, Pitcher &
Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Horse stealing has been going along to
thickly lately and there is going to be a
necktie party before long if it is not
stopped. From Harrison and also in
this county complaints are being made
and the stockmen are getting restive un-
der their heavy losses. .-Edgemont Ex-
press
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The Burlington station at Englewood
was totally destroyed by fire on Novem-
Der 2Sth. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by spark from the chin.
ney of the building being blown into
some crevice in the roof and igniting
the upper part of the structure. The
loss to the company is estimated at about
$500
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Babies and children need prompt at
tention when suffering from coughs and
colds. The best remedy for mothers 10
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..
E. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

There is something about Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Sy-rp That makes it diff
ferent from others. as it causes free
yet gentle action of The bowels through
which the cold is forced ont of the sys.
TEN. At the same time it heals irrita-
tion and allays inflammation of the
throat and lungs. 1t is pleasant to take
Children like it. Contains no opiates
nor narcotics. Sold by J. E. Pitcher q
ca
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The Ladies Aid Of the NJ. Il. church
will hold sale Of aprons, fancy articles
and wonder cook books at the Club
house, Saturday, December 7th, closing
with big chicken pie supper. Supper
as early as you want it and as late as
you will stay.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

Trial Catarrh treatments are being
mailed out 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.. Shoops Catarrh Remedy.
Sold by ]. Z. Pitcher & Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

DR.. II. f. Rate, president, and Chas.
p. Doney, secretary and treasurer of the
Ivanhoe Gold Mining company, were
up from the camp Tuesday and Wednes.
day. The doctor was experimenting
the unloading and transporting of the
cyanide tanks to the mine.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

A card from Robert S. Lewis states
that the families are now comfortably
located at Argentine, Kansas, just across
the Kaw river from Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. S. /. Mckinney has been confined
in hospital in Kansas City for some
time with sickness, but is expected to
soon be able to join the rest of the fam
lily. They sent regards to all their Gus.
ter friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

You can't be well If you have a weak,
unhealthy, tired out stomach. Neither
can you feel good if by some little irreg-
ularity in eating you have caused the
stomach to get out of order. These little
stomach troubles are signs Of indiges-
ton, which may and very often does
turn into a very bad case Of dyspepsia.
Don't allow this to go on single day
without doing something to overcome
it. Take some good reliable and safe
digestant ike Kodol for Dyspepsia Ko-
dol is the best remedy known today for
heart burn, belching and all troubles
arising from a 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, 1907-12-07

To check a cold quickly, get from your
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. Preventics con
tain no Quinine, no laxative, nothin
harsh nor sickening. Taken at the
"sneeze stage" Preventics will prevent
pneumonia, bronchitis, la grippe, etc.
Hence the name, Preventics. Good for
feversh children. As Preventics % cts.
Trial boxes cts. Sold by J. L. Pitcher
& Co.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
LAND OFFICE AT RAPID CITY, 5. D.,

November |, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Walter ). Edwards,
OF Custer ). d., has filed notice of MS intention
TO make final communication proof in support of
his claim, viz; Homestead Entry No 1884,
made April 10, 1907, for the southwest quarter
southeast quarter, section 0, and west half
northeast quarter. northwest quarter southeast
quarter, section iG, township south, Range 4
East, B. II. NJ, and that said proof will be made
before w. A. Smith, Clerk of Courts, at his Office
Custer :. d., on December rs, 1907.
lie names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF
the land viz:
John 7. FOran of Custer, =. D.; Charles Rut.
kowski of Custer, :. D.: Matthew ). DAILY OF
Custer, s. D.; John Wells of Custer, :. ID.
GEO. L. BENNETT Register
First publication, Nov. 9, 1907.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-12-07

The Postmaster Of Gasconade, Mo,
Daniel A. Bugh, says of DeWitt's Kid
ney and Bladder Pills: 81 am doing so
well, and improving so fast in health,
that | 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. Il. Pitcher &
Co.