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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09
Summary Evemts

Africa among the powers, and Africa will be
come white mans country. Where are the
Booker Washingtons the Bishop Turner's and
the Professor Kelleys among the native Afrl-
cans? Why have they developed no civlllza-
ton over there in all these thousands of
years, in rich country with favorable eli
mate, undisturbed and with unlimited oppor-
tunity for self-development?
Now toddles Andrew Carnegie into the
limelight, stating in effect that three hundred
years ago his ancestors were lower in the scale
of humanity than were the negroes thirty
years ago; in other words, the black race is
superior to the race from which he sprung.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09

Secretary Ballinger's report on pensions is
one that should make the average citizen sit
up and take notice if any
The PENSION thing will. For the fiscal
GRAFT. year ending June 30, 1909,
the United States disbursed
the sum of $161 ,973, 7O3.77, and the pension
roll is still increasing! The amount of pen
sions has gone up year after year at most
reckless rate, and although the survivors of
the Civil War should have decreased by this
time, there are apparently new ways found
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09

"The man who several years ago able to have a
porterhouse steak once in awhile not have it
He can not afford it. How many workingmen in the
city of New York able to pay thirty-ve cents
pound for turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner2
ct is the business of the Government to find out
why prices have gone up in order that the situation
may be remedied. Something is wrong 1t may be in
the combinations and trusts, it may be in the tariff
again. it may be in the scarcity of the article ITSELF
but the fact that the wageearner is being crowded
harder and harder year by year proves that there
wrong somewhere, and the why of it not be found
out too soon.
"The immediate hope lies in complete and thor
ough investigation by the Government. The wage
not wait for the awakening of a drowsy
public conscience"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09

A great strike is on involving thirteen rail
roads between the Lakes and the Pacific Coast
There are two thousand men
RAILROAD of the Switchmen's Union of
UNEAsINEss. North America who walked
out, their demand for six cents
more an hour, double pay for Sunday and
overtime in excess of ten hours day having
been refused by the thirteen railroads in
volved. The management of the roads state
that the present pay of the switchmen is over
$4,000 month, which is apparently bound
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09
How it Works in the United States
From Seattle Post Intelligence

Considering this statement and considering
the general Carnegie record, we are willing to
concede that most any negro is better man
than Andrew Carnegie If he wants to take
that position himself no one should dispute
it; it is perfectly competent for any one to
defile himself, and for the present Carnegie we
have never had anything but complete and
profound contempt but defaming his ances-
try defames the ancestry of all the honorable
and noble men and women of Scotland, who
would turn in their graves if they thought
there had sprung from them such creature
as the Steel (steaD Magnate has proven him
self to be.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1909-12-09

ten years ago, but the chances
are that it will not do even that
much when we come down to
the facts of the case, which are
that man is risking his life and
limbs, risking leaving his fam
lily destitute, living a hard, la
borious, painfully deprived life
for a paltry stipend, hardly suf-
ficient for ordinary living ex-
In connection with the price
of necessaries, DR.. Charles
Sprague Smith, head of the
Peoples Institute of New York,
makes the statement that the
Armour Packing Company
earned over and above all taxes,
expenses and interest on it's
bonds in the last year $7,127,-
924.00, or the equivalent of IS
per cent. of it's stock. Still, this
and other Packing Companies
claim to be in no way response
BILE for the rise in price of all
kinds Of meat. DR.. Smith
further says:
''The worlds history shows that
every time the price of bread has been
raised above the purse of the wage
Garner there has been revolution 1t
happened in Rome, it happened in
France. What may happen in this
country no man can say, but one thing
is certain, the prices of the necessaries
of life-the foodstuffs and the meat
are rapidly getting beyond the purse of
the average wage-earner.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
ORDIN ANCE.

An Ordinance for the Establishment
of Grades for Sidewalks upon certain
streets of the Town of Custer City.
Be it ordained by the Board of Trus-
tees of the Town Of Custer City, South
Dakota:
Section !. That sidewalk grade be es-
tablished on direct line between the
points named in this ordinance, and the
grade be stated as the elevation above
main sea level, the same being taken
from the Geological Survey, and partic-
ularly from the elevation marked and
given at the point established on Custer
Avenue in said Town in front Of the Gus
ter county court house.
Section 2. Sidewalk grade on Custer
Avenue of the Town of Custer City, Is
hereby established upon the elevations
at points of intersection as follows: At
intersection of fourth street, 53l5.60 feet
on the north side and 53l4.60 on the
south side; at intersection of alley be-
tween fourth and fifth streets, 1914 feet
on the north side and 53l3 feet on the
south side; at atintersection OF fifth street
1912. 40 feet on thenorth side and SSH 40
feet on the south side; at intersection OF
alley between fifth and sixth streets,
53l0. 80 feet on the north side and 5So9 :
80 feet on south side at intersection OF
sixth street, 5309.40 feet on north side
and 5308. 80 feet on south side; at inter-
section of alley between sixth and sew
enth streets, 1907. so feet on north side
and 5306.50 feet on south side at inter-
section of seventh street, 5305.60 feet on
north side and 5304.60 feet on the south
side.
Section 8. Sidewalk grade on Fifth
street of said Town Is hereby establish
ed upon the elevations at points of in
tersections az follows: At the intersec-
tion of Washington street 1904 feet on
both sides of street; at intersection Of
Custer Avpnne, 5Sll.40 feet on south
side and 53i2 40 on north side; at inter-
section of alley between Custer Avenue
and Crook streets, 53l4.60 feet on south
side; at intersection of Crook street,
53l9. so feet on south side and 1928. 20
feet on north side; at intersection Of
alley between Crook street and Harney
streets, 1927 feet on north side; at in
tersection OF Harney street, $685. feet on
south side and $40 feet on north side !;
at intersection of alley next north from
Harvey street, $3.50 feet on south side |;
sidewalks on said street to be the same
on the east and west side thereof.
Section 4. Sidewalk grade on Sixth
street of said Town is hereby establish
ed upon the elevations at points of in
tersection as follows: At intersection of
Washington street, both sides, 5302. 20
feet: at intersection of alley between
Washington street and Custer Avenue
1903 feet on north side; at intersection
of Custer Avenue 530S. 40 feet on south
side and $500. 40 feet on north side; at
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
ORDINANCE.

An Ordinance for the Establishment
of Fire Limit in the Town of Custer
City.
Be it ordai ned by the Board of Trus-
tees of the Town of Custer City, South
Dakota:
Section l. No building, addition,
leanto, or extension of any building
fronting on Custer Avenue between
Sixth street and the alley between Four
tn and Fifth streets on the south side
thereof; and between Fourth street and
Seventh streets on the north side of Gus
ter Avenue in the Town of Custer City,
South Dakota, shall be erected or con-
structed, except of brick, stone, cement,
concrete, or of cement or concrete
blocks, or other non-combustible ma
terial.
Section 2. Any building, addition,
leanto or extension constructed in viola
ton of the provisions of this ordinance
is hereby declared to be nuisance, and
may be abated under the provisions of
the ordinances relating to nuisances.
Section 8. Any person who shall
build, construct or erect building, ad-
dition, leanto or extension Of any build
ing other than in conformity With the
foregoing ordinance shall be guilty of
misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined not more than ten
dollars and not less than five dollars for
each offense.
Passed and approved April 3, 1909.
ED. L. GRANTHAM,
President Board of Trustees, Custer
City.
Attest:
HENRY E. WAY, Town Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
Notice of Sale of Real Estate.

BY virtue OF an order, aud decree Of the Coun-
ty Court Of Custer County, State OF South Da-
kOta, made on the petition Of the undersigned,
Thomas w. Delicate, Administrator, OF the Es-
tate of Alonzo H. Stagg, deceased, for an order
to sell the real estate Of said deceased, at the
March Term, A. d. 1909, Of said Court to-wit:
On the 18th day Of March, 1909, / shall on the
Goth day of April next, between the hours Of ten
O'Clock in the forenoon and four o'clock In the
afternoon of said day. sell at public sale, at the
front door of the court house In Custer City, in
said County, the real estate described as follows
to-wit:
The north half of the southwest quarter and
the south half Of the northwest quarter of sec
ton ten, in township 4 south, Of range four east
OF the Black Hills Meridian In Custer County,
South Dakota, on the following terms, to-wit:
One third Cash, one-third In six months, and
one-third In one year, interest on deferred pay
ments at 10 per cent per annum, the purchaser
10 give approved security, and mortgage on the
premises sold, to secure the payment OF the bal
ance Of the purchase money.
Dated this 18th day OF March, A. d. 1909.
THOMAS w. DELICATE,
Administrator Of the Estate OF Alonzo Ii.
Stagg deceased.
First publication, April 8, 1909.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
sheriff,s Notice Of Sale.


State of South Dakota, County Of Custer, IS.
In Justice Court, before j. II. Cruson, j. T.
Frank Hebert, Plaintiff,
Theo. Reder and Dan.
McGongal, co-part-
ners as McGonigal
Defendants.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue OF an
execution to me delivered, and now In my hands
issued out Of the above entitled Court, upon Q
Judgment rendered In said Court In favor OF
Frank Hebert, plaintiff, and against Theodore
Reder and Dan McGonigal, co-partners as NC
Gonigal and Reder, have levied upon the fol-
lowing described personal property Of said de-
PENDANTS, to-wit: All that stock Of wines, nq-
uors and cigars, together with glassware, china
ware fixtures, furniture and book accounts OF
said firm Of McG0nigal and Reder.
And that shall on Tuesday the 18th day OF
April, l9t9 ut the hour Of ten o'clock a. m, OF
said day offer for sale said property, and proceed
to sell the right, title and interest OF the above
named McGonigal and Reder In and to the
above described property to satisfy said 1udg,
ment and costs, amounting to One Hundred
Thirty Dollars and Sixty-fiye Cents, together
with all accruing costs Of sale, and interest on
the same from the 5th day Of April, 1909, at the
rate of seven per cent per annum, at pubic auc-
ton to the highest bidder for cash, at the place
OF business OF the said McGonigal and Reder on
Custer Avenue, In the Town OF Custer City,
South Dakota.
Dated at Custer City. South Dakota, this Sth
DAY OF April ''O'' CHARLES ENNIS,
Sheriff Of Custer county, South Dakota.
-'' Piaintiff's Attorney.
First publication, April 10, 1903.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

intersection of alley between Custer
Avenue and Crook streets, 53ll.40 feet
at center; at intersection of Crook street,
53l3.40 feet on south side and 53l6 81
feet on north side; at intersection of al
ley between Crook street and Harvey
street, 1921. 80 feet on north side at in
tersection of Harvey street, 1927 feet on
the south side and 533l.2 feet on north
side; at intersection Of alley next north
from Harney street, 1897 feet on south
side; said walk to be same level on both
sides Of Sixth street.
Section 5. All ordinances for the es-
tablishment of grades at any Of the
points herein mentioned, or any line OF
grade in conflict herewith are hereby re-
pealed.
Passed and approved April 3, 1909.
ED. l.. GRANTHAM,
President Board of Trustees, Custer
City.
Attest:
HENRY E. WAY, Town Clerk.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
N otice Of Settlement OF Final Account and
Distribution.

N office Of Settlement Of Final Account and
Distribution.
State Of South Dakota, County OF Custer, IS.
- In the Matter Of the Estate Of Carl A. schnei-
Notice Of Settlement Of Final Account and
Notice is hereby given that Theresa M. schnel.
der, Administrative OF the Estate Of Carl A.
sented for final settlement. and filed In this
Court her final account OF her administration OF
said estate, and petition for the final dlstribu-
ton OF the said estate and II appearing that the
estate Is ready for distribution, Wednesday, the
Fifth day Of May, A. ID. 1902 at 10 o'clock q. M,
at the court room OF said Court. at tne court
has been appointed by the Judge OF said Court
for the final settlement Of said final account at
which time and place any person interested 10
said estate may appear and hle his exceptions In
writing, TO the said final account, and contest
the same.
tIement OF the accounts Of the said Administra-
trix the residue of the said Estate will be dis
tributed TO such persons as by law are entitled
thereto. And that notice OF said settlement and
distribution shall be given by publishing notice
thereof for three successive weeks prior 10 Said
day Of hearing in the CUSTER CHRONICLE,
ter City IN Custer county, y. d., az whch time
and place any person interested In said estate
may appear and file exceptions thereto, In writ
Dated at Custer City. south Dakota, this sth
BY the Court,
Attest: Judge OF the County Court.
Henry z. Way, Clerk of County Court.
FHst publication, Aprl TO- 1908.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States
Land once, Rapid City, South Dakota, Decem-
ber 81, 1908.
in this office by Matte K. Maudlin Of Custer, s.
D., Contestant, against Sarah G. Smith No.
21s3s, made June cath. 1905, for metes and
bounds survey probably within Southeast quar-
ter Southeast quarter Section 7, Northwest quar-
ter Northwest quarter Section IL, East half
Section IS, Township 8, South. Range East, by
Sarah q. Smith, Contestee, in which 1t Is alleged
that Sarah G. Smith has not complied with the
homestead laws in that she did not make resi-
dence on said land within six months of her
entry and that she has made no residence on
the said land. Said parties are notified to ap-
pear, respond and offer evidence touching said
allegation at 10 o'clock q. m. on April "a, 1902
before Clerk OF Courts Custer County, s. D., and
that final hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a. m
on May II. 1909, before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land Once in Rapid
City, South Dakota.
The said contestant in proper affidavit filed
March 8, 1909, set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service OF this
notice can not be made. II Is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication:
L. BURKE, Register.
MYRON WILSfE, Receiver.
First publication, March 90 1909.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
Argyle Agates.

Argyle ARates.
By OBSERVER. April 2. o.
A. d. Hale and wife spent Sunday with
the parents of Mrs. Hale, at Argyle.
Ray Pond, accompanied by Miss Clark
of Custer, visited here the last Of the
week
Mrs. (. E. Gray is home again from
Hot Springs, where she has been work
ing for some time past.
Guy Simpkins and wife, of Oreyille,
we're visiting friends in this neighbor-
hood from Friday until Sunday.
W. S. Flutter has moved his family
onto his claim, just north of Argyle, al
though his house is not yet completed.
Charles Pond visited his parents Sun
day. John Pond came down from Ore
vile Saturday night and returned Sun
day morning.
Mrs. Joe Rinehart was called to Jetfer-
son, s. D., owing to a serious accident
to her brother, VIM. Edwards. Mrs. A.
G. Frost accompanied her.
Miss Axes of Custer, is staying with
her sister, Miss Myrtle Axes, who Is dn-
ishing the term Of school left uncom-
pleted by Miss Davidson, who was re-
Gently married to Michael Zeimet.
Breaking and seeding seems to be the
order of the hour. Much new land is
being broken out. Some already have
sown both wheat and oats. The ground
is in fine condition. Plenty of moisture
to insure termination of the seed.
Argyle has one of the finest Literary
Societies in the Black Hills. Each Sat-
urdsy night some one of the live issues
of the day are discussed and much infor-
nation of value is brought out. Aside
from the debate there is paper and
general program, consisting Of songs,
recitations and music.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

We are enthusiastic over
our line of Oxfords. WHY?
Because they combine fash
ions best creations and COM
fort in such a happy manner.
1t doesn't make a bit of diff
ference to what style of leath-
er or shape your fancy may
lean. We have the Oxford
at the price that will attract
you. We invite you to come
and see them. You know we
never insist on your buying.
But after inspecting them you
can't resist the temptation OF
a purchase. Look at 90 IN
price here advertisedOZ
for our Ladies $3.50 and So
Oxfords.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

Foley's Honey and Tar is safeguard
against serious results from spring colds,
which infame the lungs and develop in
to pneumonia. Avoid counte-ieits by
insisting upon having the genuine Fol-
ey's Honey and Tar which contains no
harmful drugs. A. J. Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
Notice to Holders Of Warrants.

There are now funds in hand of the
Treasurer to pay all registered Road
Warrants, and all registered County
General Warrants up to and including
registered number 1925. Interest on
these warrants will cease from date of
call.
Dated at Custer, this 9th day Of April,
1909. N. b. Streeter,
~ Traaa
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
II. Fl. FRANCIS,
Custer, So. Oak.
pimples. blotchee.

Grace: Pimples, blotches, rough
shiny skin are from the blood and stonn.
ach. A simple and never failing rem
edy-one that makes clear, healthy COM
plexions, pure blood, perfect digestion,
is HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. Sur
prise yourself. Tea or Tablets, IS cents.
A. ], Jones.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

During the spring every one would be
benefited by taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy. 1t furnishes needed tonic to
the kidneys after the extra strain Of win
ter, and it purifies the blood by stimu-
lating the Kidneys, and causing them to
eliminate the impurities from 1t. Fol-
ey's Kidney Remedy imparts new life
and vigor. Pleasant to take. A. J.
Jones
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

Several ladies have asked the CHRoN-
IcLE reporter to start a crusade to clean
up the city, Its streets and alleys, but 80
long as Winter fingers in the lap of
Spring and the public pulse is froze as
hard as the surface of Mother Earth-it
is needless to waste time and energy in
suggesting measures that will rebound
to the good of the community. Maybe
"when the roses come again, our citi.
zens will awake to sense of duty.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

Mr.. McCrary, who bought the sher-
man Dunning ranch on Spring creek,
arrived Monday with a carload Of house
hold goods, horses, chickens and farm
implements, from his former home near
Lake City, Calhoun county, Iowa.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

For the purpose Of making q change
in his store building T. V. Garlock is
moving his stock into the Saeger build
ing. He is going to have the upper
story taken off and the material used to
extend the store-room back to the alley,
that he may have more ground-foor
epace
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

A patron of the CHRONICLE asks the
reporter to suggest to the postmaster
that a desk or shelf wide enough to
write upon be placed in the postoffice
lobby with pen and ink thereon, would
be a great convenience to the public.
Then a person could write letter OF
address a postcard without interrupt
ing the officials in their duties.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

Walter McDermmott, who has home.
stead near Ash Creek, in Stanley coun-
ty, is visiting his mother this week at
Oreville. He is we'll pleased with that
country. Walter and his sister, Miss
Marguerite, both have claims that will
make fine farms when improved.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

Builds up your whole body. Regu-
lates the bowels, clears the blood, aids
digestion, makes you well from head to
feet. That's what HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will do, greatest spring
regulator. Tea or Tablets, 35 cents. A.
l. Jones
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
Notice of Application for Pardon.

To ALFRED T. FEAY,
states Attorney OF Custer County, South Da-
kota and 10 whom 1t may Concern;
Notice IS hereby given that application will be
made TO the Governor of the State OF South Da-
kota for the pardon of Charles Venting, who
on the 18th day Of January, 1908, plead guilty TO
was sentenced to a term Of four years In the
State Pententiary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

The pile driver engine and crew re-
turned from up the High Line, where
they have been for sometime strength
ening the bridges for the big engines
Edgemont Express.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

r. G. Nero, A. X. Cowles and VIM.
Campbell, have gone up to Dumont to
work. They form the seeding gang
for the Government in sowing pine seed
for re-forestization, under supervision
of Farmer Thompson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
For Sale.

Traction engine, sawmill and black
smith outfit all complete. Apply to
J.A. DOWNING,
Tenderfoot Gulch, Custer, s. d.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

We often wonder how any person can
be persuaded into taking anything but
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung trouble. Do not be fooled in
to accepting "own make" or other sub
stitutes. The genuine contains no harm
full drugs and is in yellow package. A.
]. Jones,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

A postcard from Mystic informs us
that Fred. Mayors cabin was destroyed
by fire Sunday night. He lost every
thing. In an early day Fred worked one
of the claims that is now part Of the
Saginaw property.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10
For Sale Cheap.

One 3O-horse power boiler and engine,
one double cylinder hoist, one sinking
pump, one large derrick with 1000 feet
cable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-04-10

The flag hanging from window of the
Forest Office in the CHRONICLE building,
has caused much inquiry as to the why
fore of Its waving on ordinary days.
Forester Thompson says that 1t Is put
out to show there is some one in the
Office. When the flag is not waving In
the breeze during work hours, the for
esters are out of town. When flag Is
unfolded it is an advertisement that
they are doing business in the Office.