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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
MRS. J. L. moKnNNA PASSES AWAY.

Once more is this community called
upon to lose one of its most respected
and loved members in the person of
Mrs J. L. McKenna, who passed away
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Agnes
Grossklaus last Sunday at 2:35 p. M,
aged 62 years, 8 months and days.
For the past few years Mrs. MCKenns
has been in poor health but was able to
be about most of the time, being confn-
ed to her bed only the past two months.
She had the consolation Of having all
her children, excepting one daughter
residing in Dubuque, Iowa, at her bed
side at the time Of dissolution.
Funeral services we're held in the
Catholic church Tuesday morning at IL
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. Father
Schwaebe in the presence Of one Of the
largest congregations ever gathered in
Custer. Father Schwaebe spoke in elo-
quent terms of the character and chris
tian virtues of the deceased. Interment
took place in the Catholic cemetery,
Michael Mallon, w. F. Hanley, Thos
Delicate, Fred Russell, win Hoy and
Fred Breslin, acting as pallbearers.
Mary Anna Bannon was born at Holy
Cross, Iowa, June 4th, 1858. She was
united in marriage to John L. McKenna
Of Holy Cross, Iowa, Nov. 18th, 1875
In the year 1885 they came west settling
near Harrison, Nebr., at which place
they resided until 1888 when they moved
to Custer. She made her home on a
ranch six miles west of town since com
ing to Custer county. To this union ten
children were born, two having died in
infancy. She leaves to mourn her loss
four sons and four daughters, Jas. P.
McKenna, J. A. McKenna, Leo and
George, Mrs. Agnes Grossklaus and Mrs
A. G. McReyuolds, of Custer; Mrs. Lee
Carr, of Clifton, Wyo., and Mrs. Martin
Kelley, of Dubuque, Iowa. Also two
brothers, Patrick and Michael Bannon,
of Spencer, Iowa, and Thos. Bannon, OF
Dubuque, Iowa.
1t is pleasure to speak Of the life of
| Mrs. McKenna, for it was full to over
flowing of deeds of love, charity and
benevolence and devotion to the Cath.
olic religion. AS a wife she was ever
devoted, as a mother the welfare and
happiness of her children we're ever up
permost in her mind, as neighbor and
friend, few were given to more kindly
acts and good deeds, and few were loved
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
PRINaLE PARAaRAPHs.

..,.... Sept. Is, 1915.
Miss Lena Dumke has gone to Hot
Springs to attend school.
c. w, Robbins is inspecting bis claims
east Of Pringle this week.
Byron Callan, of Rapid City, visited at
the Callan home last week.
Mira. J. G. Blaine returned Monday
after pleasant visit at Edgemont.
Many vegetable and fruit wagons are
seen in the streets Of Pringle these days.
Miss Myrtle Carter is staying with
Mrs. J. q. Blaine and attending school.
Mrs. W. r. Woods and little daughter
have gone to Hot Springs for the win
ter
Wm. Pops and family have moved to
Pringe and are residing in Joe Conlon's
house.
Will Stratton, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.
W. Stratton, is visiting at the Stratton
home
Miss Edna Book spent last week visit
ing home folks. She returned to Lead
Monday.
This section OF the country was visited
by heavy frosts Wednesday and Thurs
day nights.
Miss Mary Rice, of Rockford, is teach
ing school at the Pleasant View school
again this year.
Mrs. Grin McKirahan, Mrs. Booker,
Mrs. Reno Barnes and Mrs, L. F. Dun
can were Pringle visitors Wednesday.
A Box Social will be held at the d. of
H. hall in Pringle, Friday evening, Sept,
oath, under the auspices Of the Ladies
Aid of PringIe. Everybody is cordially
invited.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
SEED WHEAT SMUT
Methods Given for Protection Against
Grain Disease in Bulletins From
Agricultural Bureaus.

Farmers are being cautioned by sgri-
cultural bureaus concerning the selec-
ton of seed wheat. Bulletins urge use
of the tanning mill and other treatment
to eliminate the poor kernels. 1t is de-
clared that the heavy rains of the
spring and summer have injured seed
| wheat.
The experience Of one farmer with
the tanning mill device is cited for the
inst 'cuction of others. In the beginning
If his experiment he ran the wheat
through the tanning mill and saved the
largest kernels Of uniform sire, enough
for sowing FIVE acres. The next year he
repeated the process and selected enough
Of the largest kernels for sowing twelve
acres from the yield of the five acres.
The next fall the farmer selected
enough seed from the twelve acres by
the tanning mill process to SOW his en-
tire acreage. AS result of the expert
ment and the careful selection Of seed
the farmer increased his yield is per
cent the frst year and 25 per cent the
third year. In the three years he in
creased the yield from twenty bushels
to thirty-fve bushels an acre.
1t has been advised that good wheat
should not be sown on land where there
has been any smut this year. Nor should
any wheat that has had smut in it be
sown. 1t is declared that wheat is in
fected by two kinds Of smut. One is
known 40 the loose smut" and the other
as the "stinking smut" The best treat.
ment for the prevention of "stinking
smut" is the formaldehyde method. 1t
is as follows:
Mix one pound Of commercial 40 per
cent formNldehyde with 80 gallons Of
water. This solution should not be made
up until ready for use, as it loses strength
by standing. Spread the seed wheat cut
on a clean barn or eranary floor and
sprinkle with the formaldehyde. solu-
tion, shoveing the grain over and over
until each grain is moistened.
For the destruction of loose smut"
infected grain a method known as the
Jensen hot water treatment is urged, 1t
is as follows:
The seed wheat should be placed in
quantities not to exceed one-half peck
each, in loose burlap bags, and soaked
for five or six hours at a temperature of
from GO to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Then
it should be removed. drained and soak
ed for few minutes in hot water, regis
tering l29 degrees Fahrenheit
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
aARLoCK-G -GusHURsT WEDDING.

One Of those very pleasant aud attrac-
tive affairs that excite the interest of the
entire community, took place at ten
o'clock last Sunday morning in Sacred
Heart church 1t was the Wedding of
Mr. Fred w. Gushurst, of Lead City, to
Miss Teresa Garlock, OF Custer. Miss
GarloCk is the daughter Oft. ' .Garlock,
one of Clusters leading and most enter
prising citizens. Mr.. Gushurst is 3 pop
ular and successful young business man
of Lead City and a member Of cue Of the
oldest and most prominent families Of
that place.
The church wss beautifully decorated
for the occasion with great clusters of
golden glow their rich yellow color in
striking contrast to the pure white Of the
altar, and bowls of dainty pink and
white sweet peas. Mrs. w. A. Nevin, q
friend Of the bride, presided -: the organ
and as the bridal party entered, the
grand chords of Lohengrin's Bridal
Chorus" pealed forth, filling the church
with rich music. The bride entered,
leaning on the arm of her father and
accompanied by her bridesmaid, Miss
Lucille Garlock. They were followed by
the groom and his best man, Mr.. Edward
Gushrrst. The brides gown was Of
white pussy willow taffeta with lace and
pearl trimmings, and tulla veil with
orange blossoms. She carried a large
bouquet Of white American Beauty roses.
The bridesmaid wore cream lace over
pink brocade, with white hat, and car
ried bouquet of pink gladiolas. The
marriage ceremony Of the Catholic
church, always solemn and impressive,
was made doubly so, by Father
Schwaebe's distinct and earnest deliv-
cry. When the beautiful service was
over the sweet, familiar strains Of
Mendelssohn's Wedding March" sound.
ed out and the bridal party retired with
all eyes Of the assembled company beam
ing admiration and friendliness upon
them, and every heart filed with good
wishes for their future welfare and hap
piness. Those who have heretofore ad-
mired the bride for her grace and
beauty, and loved her for her winsome
ways, saw her on this occasion more
charming than ever. The groom, also,
dignifed and manly in his bearing,
looked, as he doubtless felt, supremely
happy.
The out Of town guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Gushurst, Mr.. Albert Gus
hurst, Mr.. Edward Gushurst and Miss
Clara Louise Gusnurst, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
l.. Driscoll, Mr. L. P. Walsh and Mrs.
Frank Walsh and daughter, Helen. At
two O'Clock delicious, five course we'd
ding dinner was served at the GarloCk
home, the dining table presenting an
exquisite apPeafance with its beautiful
decorations of pink ribbons and pink
and white sweet peas. Mr. and Mrs.
Gushurst left on the evening train for
Denver from where they will 90 to visit
various other points before returning to
Lead City where they will make their
future home.
That the warmth and glory of the
golden glow and the loyeliness and frag
rance of the sweet peas may follow this
young couple through all their lives is
the wish of their many, many friends
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
RECOVERING FRoM

AUTO INJURIES.
The many Custer friends of Mrs.
Bertha Z. Dunn, formerly of this place,
but now of Mendon, N. Y, will be glad
to hear that she is recovering nicely
from an auto accident in which she was
badly hurt about three weeks ago. In
letter to friend in this city Mrs. Dunn
says: "My shoulder was so badly in
jured that am just beginning to get the
use Of my arm again. Several ribs were
fractured and an ear badly torn. A tire
blew cut going down hill and lost con-
troll of the machine and it turned turtle
With US. Max jumped and escaped in
jury as did young lady who was with
me. Merle willis was thrown with the
door pinning him across his back but
was not hurt. l was pinned way under
the car and badly mixed up with the
steering gear so that the people wonder
how | escaped as we'll as did"
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn wish to be remem
bered to their Custer friends.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
BUFFALO GAP FAIR
Eighth Annual Fair to be Big Event
Speed Program and Exhibits Will
be Better Than Ever.

1t will be pleasing news to the ex-
hibitors and supporters Of the Buffalo
Gap Fair to know that the management
has secured Prof. A. z. Chamberlain, of
the Agricultural Extension Department
of the International Harvester Co., TO
help Judge the exhibits at the coming
meeting. He was formerly connected
with the agricultural department of the
Brookings College, also was Superin-
tendent Of the Farmers Institute work
in this state for several years. In the
institute work he took part in the first
three meetings Of the local association
and his work in judging exhibits was
instructive, entertaining and just, Civ
ing benefit and satisfaction to every ex-
hibitor regardless how the awards were
made. As an agricultural worker he
has few equals and the management is
to be congratulated on securing his ser
vices.
Word received from ALI. Arnold, Of
Yorktown, Canada, states that he ex-
poets to be here during the fair. Last
year he, Lin Isham, OF Dwight, Illinois,
and 0. r. Rinehart, of Rapid City, had
| charge Of all the speed events on the
race track and the way they managed
affairs was highly satisfactory to those
participating in the events and the pat
rons of the fair. This year the manage.
ment has again secured their services.
Secretary Nolan has been attending
many of the fairs of the Hills circuit,
and states that the entries for the speed
events are going to be better than last
year. Douglas, the horse man, from
| Spearfish will be here with a classy
string of horses.
With the splendid crops raised in this
country this year, the horticultural and
agricultural exhibits will surpass the
splendid displays Of previous years.
The entries in the live stock department
promise to be the best in the history Of
the association.
The management has force of men
busy erecting a grand stand with a seat
ing capacity of ZOO, and making other
improvements on the race track and
grounds.
All indications point towards the larg-
est attendance and tho most entertain
ing instructive fair ever held in the
southern Hills.
What are you going to exhibit at the
coming fair? Next Tuesday will be the
day you will make your entries. Buff.
falo Gan (InZette
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18

and esteemed more than she. AS life
long member of the Catholic church she
was ever a sincere and devoted christian
and when health permitted was active
in the work. In the passing away of
Mrs. McKenna Custer has lost one of its
best and most loved women, The chill
dren have the sincerest condolences of
the entire community in this hour Of
great sorrow.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
BOUNDARY DISPUTE
STILL UNSETTLED

Members of the boards OF commits
sioners of Pennington and Custer coun-
ties have been unable to agree as to the
boundaries between the two counties
The dispute has been left for further
investigation on the theory that the trip
will disclose some of the ancient mere.
stones and markings Of the original sur
Vey.
President Lee Platt and Earle Lewis
county surveyor, accompanied by John
Hamm, will endeavor to locate the
boundary between the counties, Rapid
City Journal
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
NEW DAKOTA COMMITTEEMAN,

Pierre, s, d., Sept. l3.-Former Con.
gresham Charles Burke, Of Pierre, has
been selected by Chairman Hilles, of
the republican national committee, fer
the position OF national committeeman
from South Dakota, filling the vacancy
caused by the death of Thomas Thorson.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
For SALE AT A BARGAIN

Ideal Stock Ranch, Machinery and
Tools, Wagons and Harness, Cattle and
Horses, Grain and Hay.
9-lS-3t J. F. SIDEY.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
RULING ON LICENSE ELECTION.

Pierre, S. D., Sept. ll.-That liquor
license election is special election even
though it is called at the same time and
place as the general city election, is the
holding Of the supreme court, in an
opinion by Justice Gates, in the case of
Daniel P. Whorton, ct. al. vs.. Fred
Bager, mayor and other city officials of
Wolsey, the lower court of Beadle coun-
ty being affirmed. In the case at issue,
the election WAS called by the city audi
tor without council action, Just as he did
the general election for selection Of town
officers. But it is held that regardless
OF the fact that the election to decide
upon granting liquor licenses was held
at the same time and place as the gen.
eral election, it was special election,
called by petition, and with a separate
ballot, and council action is required to
make it valid. The question of validity
of the petition was raised but not pass
ed upon, as unnecessary for the settle
ment of the issues. This places Wolsey
in the dry list for another year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
y. CARRIGAN, President
RESOURCES.

Loans and discounts 3 70, 1854
Ovardrafts 37l58
United States Bonds l2,5OOOO
Other Bonds 26,2lO.95
Banking House, Real Estate 22,9S9O5
Cash & due from other banks 4S,2i605
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1915-09-18
BEAVER VALLEY AND VICINITY.
BY r. p. KING

BEAVER VALLEY AND VICINITY.
BY Ell KING
September IA, 1915.
Olaf Aaberg was business visitor in
this vicinity the first Of the week.
David X. Beams, of Lincoln, Nebr., is
visiting at the Cave. He will stay about
{ month.
Roy Brazell will have charge Of the
Wind Cave park during the absence of
the Supervisor.
c. II. Mayo, one OF the Mayo Bros, OF
Rochester, Mimi, in company with A.
Z. Johnson, General Passenger Agent Of
the North estern L. r., visited the Cave
Sunday.
The weather in this vicinity still con.
tinues of the wet variety. We have had
three or four big rains since the first oi
the month, but have had no frost. al
though it has been cold and threatening
every night for week.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1915-09-23
Church Items.

Services in St. James Catholic
Church: second Sunday, mass s;45 a, m.
fourth Sunday, mass 1890 a. M, even
ing services 7:30 p. m. Sunday School
every Sunday 9:45 a. m.
Winchester Presbytery will meet Tuesday
at Hanging Rock Church, Hampshire Co.
Subjects next Sunday at the Baptist
Church. II a m. Living to Christ" 1880 p.
m. "Sacriicethe Secret OF Fruitfulness. -
Rev. DIR. H. P. Hamill, of Martinsburg
preached in the VI. E. Church, South, Sun.
day morning and Rev, F. A, Tyler at night
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyte-
rian Church will resume its meetings be.
ginning on Wednesday afternoon at y. m,
Prof. Hyatt, of St Hilda's Hall, presided
at the Organat the Presbyterian Church or
last sunday morning, rendering severa
beautiful numbers. Evening service wal
omitted on account Of the Dedication of st
Hllda's which was at 8 D. m,
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Death Of Mrs. Amelia Hooff.

Mrs. Ann Amelia Hooff, widow of
the late James Lawrence Hooff died at
her apartment in this place on Tues
lay, after along illness, aged 80 years.
I3efore.,her marriage she was Miss
Beckham, daughter of the late Fon-
ain Beckham who was mayor of Harp
ars Ferry, during the John Brown raid,
and was killed at that time This
estimable lady, had been life long
resident of this county. and through q
long and useful life and by her genial
kindly disposition had endeared herself
to host of frit nds, who will mourn
her passing. Surviving her are her
five sons. George B., Fontain B., and
Washington H.. of this place, James
Law. Altoona Pa, Allison A.. and one
daughter Mrs. William H. Brown of
Manassas, Va. Funeral services will
be held tomorrow, Friday. in Zion
Episcopal Church at ESQ o'clock. The
pallbearers will be Jas. Aldridge, John
+. Porterfeld, I. T. Perry, Thos. c.
Bowling, Geo. T. Shirley. and F. W.
Brown
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Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
News.

The Autumnal equinox is less than
three weeks off.
Mrs. Emma Brent Compton, OF
Washington. is visiting on Camp Hill.
DIR. Edward Tenneybaugh and family
motored from Washington last week
to visit Miss Tillie Fitzhugh and Mrs.
R. H. Barton.
Mr.. B. Frank Tierney aged 65 years
an Adams Express messenger, died ct
his home in Hagerstown last week.
He leaves two sisters, an uncle, Mr..
Geo Tierney. of this place, and Miss
Jennie Tierney and Mrs. Garland
Hurst, both cousins,
An entertainment last week for the
Camp Hill Methodist church was well
patronized. The old time airs, such as
.'The last Rose Of Summer" and BE
lieye me of all those endearing young
charms" rendered by Mr.. Cleveland
Furr on the cornet, brought back the
Hours that were to memory dearest. "
Master John Burleigh was encored
again and again with his little songs.
I
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Martin D. Thornton, Victim Of
Electric Wire.

MartinD. Thornton q lineman for the
Northern Va, Power Co.. was electro
cuted at 1890 Tuesday morning, about
one and half miles east of this place
on the Berryville pike, while engage
ed in repair work. by coming in contact
with what is known as a sympathetic
current. Thornton at the time of his
electrocutlon was sitting on the ground
using the private telephone line of the
company, and it is thought that the
high winds Of that morning had caused
circuit, by which means the current
was transmitted to the body. When
the current passed through Mr.. Thorn
tons body, he Immediately became un-
concious, and was at once brought to
town IN q machine and taken to the
Hospital where Drs. Venning and Phil
lips tried in every way to resuscitate
him but to no avail. Mr. Thornton
was native of Danville Va. and had
been residing here for several years.
He was q sober and Industrious citizen
and had made number. of friends who
sincerely mourn bis 1ntimely end. BE
leaves wife and two young children.
His remains were taken to his home in
Danville for interment.
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st Hilda's Hall Dedicated.

Impressive ,dedicatory Services were
held at st Hilda's Hall on Sunday even
ing last at 7:3O, conducted by the Ri
Rev. W. L. Gravatt, Bishop Coadjutor
of the diocese of West Virginia, Rev.
j. Mcdowell, of Staunton Va, Rev. S.
W. Cole and Rev. H. NJ. Moffett. DIR.
Mcdowell made the dedicatory address
in which he interestingly told of the
origin of the name of the school. and
all il stood for. He spoke of the splen-
did educational work done by Miss
Duvai, in a period extending over
thirty years as the principal of Stuart
Hal. in Staunton. and commended hel
and her new work to our. people. The
music was rendered by the choir Of
Zion Episcopal church. accompanied by
Prof. Hyatt of St Hilda's faculty. Miss
Duval had invited the public generally
and large crowd were present.
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Miss Marion Parker daughter Of Rev.
s. A. Parker left last week for River
ton. Va, where she win spend the win
ter.
Mr.. Fred Riddleof Petersburg Va,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Black
burn Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams have
returned from South Carolina, and are
ct ''Afrlie."
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Fisher and children
of Winchester, Va. were guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. D. MilIey on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Harrison Of
Halltown and William Campbell of
Charles Town, and Mr.. Singleton of the
Plains were in town on Monday.
Mrs Herbert Whiting left on We'd
nesday for Roanoke ond Lexington Va.
Guests at ''The Sign of the Motor
Car" the past week were Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Differderfer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Trump. of Pennsylvania, Miss Letita
Johnston, Of White Post, Va. Miss
Barbara Campbell and c. N. Campbell,
of Charles Town. DR.. William Neill Jr.
Baltimore Md. L. B. Henderson, Nor
folk Va. Mrs. Raymond Shipman,
New Orleans, Mrs. Walter KIats Scran-
ton Pa and Walter Ines. New York
City.