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The newspaper., 1910-05-13
BILLS-HOTCHKISS

BlLLS-HOTCHkIS
III r Sare. road work ........... $425 -
Walter Stanislaw, work. ~ 90
A q Bowers. road work.. 5 p
w o Stanley, road work.. 90
Hotchkiss Mere. Co.. Mdse.. 5 20
Thos Gregory, b'ksmithing IL 80
Mike Nickel, road work.. Is
T j Smith, b'ksmithing.. 10 50
Duke Hanson Mere. Co... Is 30
$53S Is
Work done by A NJ Axtell-Crawford
Sickness IN MIR. Axtell's family pre-
vented much work in the early part
of this quarter, and also the ground
does not thaw out as early in the
Crawford territory as In other parts
OF the district, hence not permitting
as much work during the early part
OF the season. Later however owing
to the extreme rapidity with which
the snow melted this spring. Mr.. Ak
tell was very busy repairing culverts
and washouts all over the district.
The newspaper., 1910-05-13

NJ. A. Davis, road work............. ea 90
NJ. A. Davis, road work.........-.... IL %
Lee Thomason, road work.. "a 90
Gibson Lumber Co.. lumber........ Is 25
J. d. Adams & Co.. road drag. 20 90
Independent Lumber Co., cement "a 90
Ira Davis, making tile. .............. 16 20
Total Expenditures, Paona Dist.
,c,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
Decorating the Rooms.

Lightness of color, with a distinctive
touch of black, should be the effect
I aimed for in furnishing all houses this
Spring. Brown and gray, with hardly
more than thread of black, may be
called the newest combinations, but in
many cases black is eliminated. AS an
example of this fad, some curtains being
made now for the living room of fash
ionable country house are soft gray silk,
with a large self-toned pattern. Run
ming through the ground work of this, so
it shows dominantly in only one light,
is soft brown, and three inches from
the edge down the sides and across the
bottom is band Of black velvet ribbon
two inches wide. The draperies have q
valance, treated in like manner.
White dimity draperies, or other thin
materials, frilled and tied back with
black velvet ribbon, are charming and
add greatly to the artistic effect of room
done in yellow or green.
Decorators still show preference for
materials and wall paper that match.
But inexperienced housekeepers cannot
be too careful in employing this treat
ment, either for living or bedrooms. 1t
is characteristic of all such patterns
that they are bold and striking, and
only place that is large can be 80 fin
ished, without confusing the eye. A
plain wall and bold materials are better
for any room less than 20 feet long and
I2 or Is feet wide.
Another effect to be avoided when
both paper and haugings are selected is
securing the different patterns each Of
which is bold. Even though the color
schemes may accord, the finish will not
be harmonious. 1t is by no means nee
essary to havea fiat wall as decorators
say, in order to use gaily fowered or
bird patterns hangings, but there must
be no question as to which one is subor-
dinated.
A bedroom in an attractive country
house has lis walls hung with gray
paper in ribbon effect. The ceilings are
low and no border is used. The hang
ings are of cretonne, gay with pink
roses in large design.
A good thing for an inexperienced
purchaser to remember is that cotton
holds color better than linen, because
the natural thread of the former is
hollow, and so soaks up the dye, while
linen, being solid, does not take in the
color, merely holds it ON the outside.
At no windows now are curtains 30
hung as to cover the pane. Either
through drapery or valances the window
is left exposed. Bee.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

The Belle Fourche Post figures it out
that person should have at least 81 900
in cash to tackle the proposition of an
eighty-acre homestead under the irriga-
ton project, with any assurance of sue
cess. The first years water tax, which
must be paid in advance, amounts to
$3.40 per acre. The Post adds "These
facts and figures are given not to dis
courage any one from filing, bnt in Or
der that every one who considers such
q step may do so understandingly and
not run the risk of being disapp ointed"
The government project, then holds out
no opportunities for the poor man. Of
the thousands who still have a home
stead right, how many are in possess ion
of the necessary $1,000?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
FRED Den
r. A. BALLrNaER, Secretary.
Approved March %, 1910.
Elections in April,
Commissioner.

Some confusion resulted from the au-
thorities ofthe towns of South Dakota
not generally being aware that the last
legislature changed the time for holding
annual municipal elections in the small.
er towns of the state from March to the
third Tuesday in April, when the larger
cities and towns always have held their
annual elections.
In some of the smaller towns election
notices were published calling the elec-
tions for the usual time in March, but
the change in the law was discovered
before the elections were held.
Now all the elections will be held on
Tuesday, April 10, at which time the
cities and towns of the state will elect
city and town officers, aud vote upon H.
cense and such other matters as may be
brought before the voters.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
PRINGLE PARAGRAPHS.
BY ARoD.


April 18th, 1910.
Mike and Pete Zeimet dehorned cattle
Saturday.
Mrs. Erpelding was visiting at Mrs.
Zemet's Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Sutherland is recovering
from the measles.
Miss Lizzie Zeimet is reported as quite
sick at this writing.
DR.. Lloyd was called to see Lizzie lei
met Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Barnes visited at
Jim Cummings' Friday.
Mrs. Cbas. Davidson was visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Mike Zeimet, Sunday.
Mrs. Fenwick was visiting at Custer
Saturday returning home Saturday even
ing.
Miss Myrtle Axes closed successful
term of school at the Moore school house
Friday.
Mrs. Anna and Cora Cummings visit
ed at J. B. Barnes Saturday and Satur-
day night.
Grandma Venting was passenger to
Hot Springs Friday night and returned
home Sunday.
Miss Addie Ayres of Custer has been
visiting her grandfather, P. B. Richard
son, the past week.
People have been watching for Hal
ley's comet but none have been success
full in seeing it yet.
We understand Joe Conlon has resign
ed his position as Forest Ranger and is
going to work on his ranch.
Miss Ennis, who has been visiting her
Uncle VIM. Young, returned to her
home at Hot Springs Sunday night.
Rev. Duncan returned from Hot
Springs Saturday where he had been
with his son Richard who is quite sick.
Reno Barnes refused to qualify as
township assessor and the board met
and elected Reuben Turner to fulfill the
place.
P. B. Carroll had shingles shipped
down from Custer and is very busy
shingling his house before the spring
rains.
The railroad bridge near Loring was
burned Saturday. The passenger train
stayed at this place Saturday night. The
mail and passengers were transferred.
The bridge was repaired 80 as the pas
senger could cross late Sunday morning.
A birthday surprise dinner was given
last Saturday at the home of John Err
pelding in honor of his daughter Katie's
birthday. 1t was also Miss Myrtle
Gumm's thirteenth birthday and the two
girls being schoolmates celebrated the
day together. Many of their friends
were present and departed late in the
evening wishing the girls many more
happy birthdays.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
ARBoR DAY PROCLAMATION.
Governor Vessey Sets Aside April az as
the dav for Planting Trees.

the dav for Planting Trees.
Gov. R. q. Vessey has issued the fol-
lowing Arbor Day proclamation:
Whereas, The annual observance of
Arbor day has encouraged the sentiment
in favor of tree culture, not only for the
purpose Of adornment, but for its econo-
mic value as well, and,
Whereas, The springtime chimes of
another year are now sounding through
out the land, and earth's beautiful SYM
Dol of generation and rejuvenation are
again in evidence Mother Nature shy
ly whispers to us her secret, and the
story she tells is sweet to our ears and
gladdening to our hearts. She asks our
assistance, and 1t should be freely and
joyfully given, for by assisting her we
advance ourselves. The planting of
trees and shrubbery, is conducive to real
home building, and upon homes are the
hopes of the nation buided.
We need the trees; not only 10 pro.
tect the soil, conserve the moisture, af-
ford shelter and shade to the beasts
and birds, but they are delight to the
eye and solace to the heart of man
kind.
Now therefore I, Robert s. Vessey,
governor OF the commonwealth of South
Dakota, do hereby issue this proclama-
ton designating and setting apart as
Arbor day, Friday, April %, 1910, to be
dedicated to the planting of trees and to
the dissemination of information which
may cause the citizens of this state to
realize the Importance of having trees
around their homes, along the streams,
and in the cities and towns. l would
recommend that appropriate
exercises be held in the public schools
throughout the state and that trees and
shrubs be planted upon the schoolhouse
grounds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

Washington, April 0.-Thomas F.
Walsh died last night at his home in
this city after prolonged battle with a
disease affecting the lungs. Thomas F.
Walsh was well known to many Black
Hills men. He got what may be term
ed the grounding of his immense for
tune in the Black Hills, having been
prominent in the affairs Of the Anchor
mine and other enterprises. Then he
went to Colorado, where he amassed the
great wealth that WAS his when death
called.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
WILL PERMIT SECOND ENTRY.
New Ruling by Commissioners Dennett 4,
Interest to Homeseekefs.

New Ruling by Commissioner Dennett OF
Interest to Homeseekefs.
Great interest centers in q decision of
the general land Office at Washington
relative to relief to entrymen who have
used their right but have found their
judgment Of land quality rather faulty.
The following communication has been
received at the land Office at Rapid
City.
Registers and Receivers, U. s. Land Of
fces.
Gentlemen Under date of February
l., 1910, in the case of Marmaduke Will
liam Matthews, the department held
that the act Of February 8, 1908, (35
Stat, 81, was not a limitation on equit-
able power of the land department to
grant relief in cases of accident and mis-
take. Second entries will, therefore, be
allowed by this Office, although the ap-
plicant does not come within the act OF
February 8, 1908, (supra), when it salts
factorily appears that obstacles which
could not have been forsesn, and which
render it impracticable to cultivate the
land, are discovered subsequent to en-
try and through no fault of the entry
man the land becomes useless for agri-
cultural purposes. When an application
is presented which can be allowed un-
der any act of congress; you will allow
the same as you are required to do under
present regulations. When an applica.
tion is presented which does not come
within the purview Of any act of con-
gress, you will not reject same but will
make proper notations on your records,
and forward the application to this Of
fee, with appropriate recommendation.
Paragraphs six and eight of circular of
February 29, 1905, (36 L. d. 29l), are ac-
modified.
FRED DENNErT,
Commissioner.
r. A. BALLINGER, Secretary.
Approved March 20, 1910.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
ARGYLE AqATEs.
BY OBSERVER.

April 18th, 1910.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. +. Flanagan went to
Oreville Saturday to attend the funeral
Of the infant child of Mr.. Guy Sim
kins. a1 g
The sister and mother of Mrs. A. A.
Hendricks have been spending a few
days with her. They left for Custer
Sunday, the 18th.
Mrs. Ed. Pond of Elk Point is visiting
friends in the Black Hills. Her daugh-
ter at Oreville and her husband and sis
ter, Mrs. John Pond, of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Flutter are expect
ed home this week accompanied by their
daughter, Mrs. A. W. Lee. Mrs. Flut.
ter is much better so she sits up part OF
the time.
A brother of Charles Snyder who lives
west of town gave him surprise on the
morning of the 18th by dropping in on
him unexpectedly. They have not seen
each other for 25 years.
The Socialists are getting belligerent
in this vicinity having organized local
They now challenge any and all comers
to defend the principals of either of the
old parties as against Socialism.
The graders are again at work on the
extension of the siding at this place
The work was we'll begun last fall but
froze up before its completion. The ex.
tension is much needed improvement
as the old siding was only a fifteen car
siding but by the 700 foot addition will
make it meet the requirements of the
traffic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
Slater of General Custer Dead.

Mrs. John II. Vaughan, sister of
General George A. Custer has just died
in New York. In the battle in
which General Custer was killed, Mrs.
Vaughan, then Mrs. James Calhoun,
lost her first husband, two other broth
ers, Lieutenant Boston and Captain
Thomas Custer and a nephew, Quite
Reed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
Winter Wheat Statistics.

Washington, April 9.-Basing its pre-
diction on the condition of winter
wheat April LIST, the average yield ia
placed at 500 per cent by the depart.
ment of agriculture in the crop report
issued yesterday.
This report does not compare favor
ably with that of the last two or three
years. One year ago the yield was so
per cent, and in 1908, 9l.3 per cent.
The average for ten years is about so
per cent.
Rye was estimated at about 92 per cent
of the normal crop on April lst.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
Points REGARDING the Census.

The census begins April Is and must
be completed in thirty days.
The enumerators will wear badge
inscribed United States Census, 1910"
The law requires every adult person
to furnish the prescribed information,
but also provides that it shall be treated
confidentially, so that no injury can
come to any person from answering the
questions.
The Census Bureau, prior to April
18th, will distribute to every farm own
er and tenant in this state a blank or
schedule containing the Census ques-
tions relative to farm operations and
equipment. This should be filed up,
if possible, not later than the morning
Of April 18th, but if any one has been un-
able to fill it up by that time, he should
do it as soon afterwards as he can.
People who do not speak English or
who do not understand the schedule
completely should get help from others,
If possible, in filling it up.
The President has issued proclama-
tion, calling on all citizens to cooperate
with the Census and assuring them that
1t has nothing to do with taxation, army
or jury service, compulsory school at
tendance, regulation of immigration, or
enforcement of any law, and that no
one can be injured by answering the in
quiries.
1t is of the utmost Importance that the
farm census of this state be complete
and correct.
Therefore every farm owner and ten
ant should promptly, fully and accurate
ly fill up the Advance Farm Schedule"
and carefully preserve it for the emu
merator when be calls.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

Miss Helen M. Bennett, well known
newspaper woman formerly of Dead
wood, has leased the Times-Herald, a
weekly publication at Hot Springs, s.
d. Miss Bennett recently purchased a
ranch near Hot Springs where
she is now raising potatoes but
could not keep away from a newspaper
permanently. She will divide her time
between the newspaper and the ranch.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

Omaha's trade excursion in May will
invade territory which has not before
been reached by one of these Omaha
business boosters. 1t will include the
south half of South Dakota west of the
Missouri river TO the Black Hills.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

Approximately 42l ,S75 acres of land
in Mo ontana was designated by Secretary
Ballinger for settlement under the en-
larged homestead act. This makes to-
tai Of 2s,Sss245 acres in Montana SO
designat ed.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

The state has received a draft from
the general government for 5000 in aid
of the state soldiers home. This is a
balance due on pay ment made for that
purpose in June, 1909.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself as candi
date for Auditor of Custer county, 9. D.,
subject to the decision of the Republican
voters at the primary election to be held
In June.
CHAs. w. PITCHER.
Custer, s. D., March %, 1910.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

The state of Maryland is trying to
pass law prohibiting the ladies from
wearing any birds or piumage on their
hats.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16

The opening to settlement of the Occur
d'Alene lands in Idaho and the Flat.
head lands in Montana, has been post
poned until May.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
COUNTY AUDITOR.

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of County Auditor for
Custer county, S. D., subject to the deci-
sion of Republican voters at the June
primaries.
s. U. Coz,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
How to Determine the Date of Easter.

How to Determine the Date Of Easter.
Many people who are otherwise we'll
informed do not know the simple rule
of determining the date of Easter, which
sometimes comes in March, but more
often in April.
The simple rule is that this festival is
always the Sunday following the full
moon on or after the 2lst day of March.
If it happens on that date, and it is Sat-
urday, Easter will be the next day, the
22d, the earliest date possible-a rare
occurrence. There was but one in the
last century, in 1918. The next earliest
date will be March %, 1000.
Very few persons merely die. The
cowboy 'crosses the range" the banker
"passes in his checks" the cashier
"goes to his last account" the account
ant "goes to his long reckoning" the
cobbler "breathes his last = the saloon
keeper "seeks the spirit land;" the
gambler "shuffles off," the stable man
''kicks the bucket" the spiritualistic
medium ''gives up the ghost" the foot
ball player "makes the goal = the base
ball player "hits home plate;" and the
editor "suspends publication.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1910-04-16
s. u. Cor,

Elk Mountain Precinct.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-07-08
WHO IS PAYING
LAWYER LIGHTFO0T
Appearance in Gambling-Embez-
Element Case, Where Crime Is
Admitted Causes Surprise.
(From wednegday ANrert,.er.l ]


One Of the cases to come up in police
court yesterday morning was that of
Joe Dupont, the eight-year-old boy who
is charged with the embezzlement of $50
from George Beckley, Jr. Owing to
the fact that this boy states that he
had lost the money in a big organized
crap game in which former Chief of De.
tectives Joseph Leal, Sam Kanela, Ed.
and William Cluney and other chauf-
feurs figured prominently, the case was
watched with great deal of interest
by number Of people.
Much to the surprise of the officers,
Attorney Lightfoot, who is now defend
ing Tom Quinn for needless driving ap-
peared in defense Of Joe Dupont. None
of the boy relatives were present ex-
cept his wife, young girl.
Lightfoot, on behalf of his client,
waived examination and he was com
mitted to the circuit court.
When the case comes TO trial up in
the circuit court it is expected that
sensational testimony will be forthcom-
ing, where some prominent names will
be disclosed, if they do not come out
sooner. There is a great deal of in
quiry around town as to who engaged
Lightfoot to act as Dupont 3 attorney,
the boys father, George Beckley and
the boy himself admitting that he took
the money. In ordinary cases this kind
of evidence is not fought.
Supervisor Jim Quinn called at The
Advertiser office last night and said
that the statement that gambling was
going on above his place was a mis-
take. He says that upstairs there is no
place to gamble and that he keeps tires
and oil in the cellar-which was former
ly a great gambling joint-and keeps
the door locked. He adds that he be-
lieves there is a game going in the
neighborhood.
The Bulletin gives the following ac-
count of crap game that took place
on the steamer Kinau on the way heme
from the Maui races.
"Downstairs-we amt no nautical
expert as to seafaring terms-a fine
big crap game was running without
any fear of Chief McDuffie or any of
his sleuths dropping in and spelling
the fun. The Sports kept the game
going till daylight and some big money
was won and lost. :"
A number of those who are said to
have engaged in the Arlington Hotel
game where Dupont lost his employe s
money, happened to be on the Kinau,
quite coincidence One of them, it
was learned, picked up $500 through
his skill with the bones
The Hawaiian gazette., 1910-07-08
RING PUGS AND THE
FIGHT PROMOTER GET
BIG SUMS OF MONEY

RENO, July 6.-Tex Rickard, pro-
moter and general manager of the big
pugilistic contest, made his official re-
port last night which showed that 1890
persons witnessed the bout, and that the
receipts amounted to $27O,275, exclusive
of the moving picture receipts.
The press received 100000 words
from Reno on the fight, and all previous
records were broken by the news
service.
The final accounting of the returns
show that johnson, the champion, will
receive $l2O,6OO, Jeffries $117O66, and
Rickard about 100000, liberal fortunes
for each of them.
The exact sum Rickard will make
out of the deal is not known, but that
he viii get a hundred thousand is al
most certain.
johnson announced. that he would go
into vaudeville, and Jeffries viii go
back to his farm in Los Angeles county,
where he was residing before the neces-
sity of training for the contest compell-
ed him to leave the quiet life.