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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
Popular Government is Over
thrown in South Dakotal
Shall the People Rule?

Odicialdom has repealed the Richards
primary law which the people adopted
by a direct vote in 1912, and which the
people themselves, refused to repeal by
a second vote in 1914 The 1918 legis
lature, nevertheless, repealed it and also
attacfed the emergency clause to pre-
vent the people from referring this ac-
ton Of the legislature to vote.
The politicians do not want the Rich
ards law They want the secret spoils
system for the few, in place Of the open
merit system for every body They do
not want plain ballot They want the
present confused ballot They do not
want issues discussed so the people can
hear both sides before they vote as is
provided in the Richards law.
The people have therefore again petit
toned for the Richards law in amended
form to be voted on at November cleo
ton. Vote YES" and put it back to
give tia fair Trial and let ofiicialdom
know that Under God the People Rule
in South Dakota. adv.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Mr. and Mrs. James Cochran, who for
many years lived in this city, and for a
number of years have been making their
home in Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed
through Custer Sunday evening on their
way home from Rockford. Mr.. Coch-
ran has valuable mining property south
of Rockford and has been putting in the
summer there developing it,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

States Attorney Percy II. Helm and
Register of Deeds Sam Coe, accompa.
MED by Geo. Coons, of Oral, candidate
for state senator, were here Wednesday
evening greeting their many friends.
Both Percy and Sam are candidates for
reelection without opposition, and it is
WELL for Custer county never has had
two more officials the equal of these gen
tlemen in ability, in their respective
positions Buffalo Gap Gazette
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

L. A. Chambers has become associated
with V. l.. Yeager in the business of the
Black Hills Insurance Agency, says the
Deadwood Telegram of October 3lst.
Mr.. Chambers was formerly ticket agent
for the Burlington in this city, but for
the past three years has held the posi-
ton of freight agent for the same com
pany at Deadwood.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Last Tuesday night WAS Halloween
night of all the year, the evening deyot-
ed to sports and practical jokes. The
small boy was of course in evidence and
was out for mischief, but in most cases
it was of the harmless kind 1t seems
that the warning of the town authori.
ties was well needed, as no willfnl des.
truction of property has been reported.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

The Buffalo Gap Gazette says w.
Starbuck IS making rapid recovery from
the injuries he received in the blasting
explosion Of last week, but will have to
remain in Hot Springs another week
taking treatment for his eyes, which
we're badly injured. lie can see fairly
good out Of bis right eye andi is slowly
regaining sight in the left eye
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

John g. Bartine, of Oacoma, republi-
can nominee for congress from this dis
irict, was in the city for short time
Tuesday calling on friends and getting
acquainted. He has been over large
part of the district, and feels confident
of election. Mr. Bartine is man who
makes good impression on those be
meets, and is one of the most pleasant
of gentlemen to meet. He was on his
way to Edgemont and Hot Springs.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Bills have been printed and are being
sent out advertising a public sale on
Saturday, November llth, at the Belle
mare barn in this city. One hundred
head of cattle, consisting of milch COWS,
heifers, yearling and two year old steers,
and some horses will be sold. Read
the advertisement elsewhere in this is
ana
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Mrs J +. Sheehan, formerly of Gus
ter, but for the past several years a resi-
dent of Montana arrived in the city
Sunday evening. Mrs Sheehan recent
ly suffered stroke of paralysis and is
in a helpless condition. She was accom-
panied by her sister, Mrs Ada Mssen-
held, of Huron, S. ID.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Deputy State Game Warden Edholm
was in the city and vicinity Sunday on
business connected with his office. He
said that deer are very plentiful this
year throughout the Hills, and that
hunters should not have much difficulty
in securing the limit number which is
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Whatever maybe said Of the qualif-
cations of any other man in Custer
county there is no one better fitted by
natural ability, experience and crcum-
stances, for county treasurer, than / NJ.
Donaldson. Vote for him November 7
and You will make no mistake.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

The November number of the Black
Hills Crusader is out and is newsy
magazine on things pertaining to the
tuberculosis Sanatorium. A good line
Of advertising from local and business
men from nearby towns is also in eyi.
dnnrp
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
tate CT Ohio, CITY of Toledo. ..

Atate CT Ohio, City OF Toledo. | 80
Lucas County 50
frank J Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner OF the firm OF f.. j Cheney
& Co, doing business i'm the City OF To-
edo County and State aforesaid. and
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J CHENEY
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December.
a. D. 1886.
(SeaD A w GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cons surfaces Of the system Send for
testimonials, free
+. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
Sold by all Druggists 75c
Take Halls Family pills for constipation
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Alfred Raver and Miss DolIie Doran
we're married October Z5th at the NJ +.
parsonage in this city, Rev J. Herbert
Spencer performing the ceremony. For
the present they will make their home
at Mr.. Joe Rayers saw mill west Of this
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
FOR SALE.

No. l Reeves cable feed saw mill and
p b p. Reeves traction engine all in
good running order, with good betting
aud 54-inch Hoe inserted tooth saw.
Will take entire purchase price in lum-
her mill rnn Lumber to be sawed at
present location of mill. | will pay the
stumpage
lO-2S-u II r. DC RST
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

A Dry State means good moral state
remember to vote yes" on amendment
No. Z. ADV.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Grand Masonic Lecturer Benz. F. Ives
of Huron, will hold lodge of instruc-
ton at Masonic ball on Thursday night
Nov q
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

For Congressman, 3rd District
JUDGE BARTINE
STATE.
For Presidential Electors
GEO. r. DOUTHlr
ALVIN WAGGONER
FRANK MEHAN
II. X. GJOLME
c. X. SNYDER
For Governor
PETER NORBECK
For Lieutenant Governor
WM. II. McMASTER
For Secretary Of State
FRANK NJ ROOD
For Auditor
JAMES f. HANDLIN
For Treasurer
GUS II. HELGERSON
For Attorney General
CLARENCE G.. CALDWELL
For Com'r. school and Public Lands
y. f. KNIGHT
For Supt. Public Instruction
CHARLES II. LUGG
For Railroad Commissioner
FRANK +. WELLS
LEGISLATIVE.
For Senator
GEORGE COONS
For Representative
W. 4. NENIN
COUNTY.
For Auditor
w. T. FINK
| For Treasurer
l. NJ. DONALDSON
For Register of Deeds
SAMUEL L. COE
For County Judge
q. W. GAYLORD
For Supt of Schools
ETHEL MONTGOMERY
! For States Attorney
PERCY II. HELM
| For Assessor
CHAS. NJ. ENDICOrT.
For Commissioner, 3rd District
ARTHUR MONTGOMERY
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

Too important to miss it, Vote Yes"
on amendment No. for Prohibition.
Adv
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
NATIONAL.

For President
CuAS. EVANS HUGHES
For Vice President
CHAS. w. FAIRBANKS
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
Postomce Hours.

ONCE open from 80 a. M 10 90 p. ~.
Sundays-From 10 g y. M.
Mail going north closes al 9;25 a. NJ south
5.i5 D. IN. Baskerville $50 a. ~, on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

For Congressman, 3rd District
JUDGE BARTlNE
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04
CUSTER CHRONICLE

Published every Saturday Morning al Custer
City. Custer County. South Dakota.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

JOSEPH KUBLER, Publisher
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-11-04

TERMS ALWAYS n ADYANCE.
ONE YEAR....,............, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
sIN MONTHS. ...s. -NlVo
THREE MONTHS. .......'... ..'.''.''--'t /"
Entered At the Postofiiee at Custer, South Da-
kota, as Second Glass Matter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
MRS. CHARLIE WOODS
DIES At JUNCTION CITY

News reached relatives in the city
Saturday morning of the sudden death
of Mrs. Charlie Woods, at Junction
City. Her son, Ray Woods, who is a
student at the Agricultural college
here, left Friday night, having been
advised of the illness of his mother.
Mrs. Woods had been in ill-health for
some time, but it was not thought un-
til Friday that her condition was seri-
Gus. 1t is learned that the immediate
cause of her death was pneumonia.
Mrs. Woods, before her marriage,
vas Miss Lizzie Barnes, Of Schley
county, and is survived by many rela-
ties in that county, as well as others
Il. Terrell and Sumter, many of whom
attended the funeral.
Mrs. Woods was a sister-in-law of
Mrs. j. P. Cannon, of Americas, who
in company with Mrs. George Argo
left Saturday night for Junction City
to attend the funeral. The remains
were inferred Sunday morning in the
cemetery at that place.
Mrs. Woods leaves a husband and
several children to whom the sympa-
tlies of all are extended. She was a
loving wife and affectionate mother.
and good Christian woman. She was
about forty-five years of age.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
CAMP Of ROYAL NE|GHBORs
TO Be ORGANIZED

Royal Neighbors, an auxiliary OF
the Modern Woodmen of America, will
be organized in Americas on April 20
State Deputy F. B. Caughlin, of the
NJ. W. of A., and RMS. Caughlin, state
deputy of the Royal Neighbors, will
come to Americas for the above pur
pose.
Mrs. E. r. Enright, of Kansas City
grand oracle of the order, will be
present at that time and take part in
the exercises. Preparations are al
ready under way for the occasion and
an enthusiastic gathering will with
out doubt be the result.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
EMORY UNIVERSITY RECEIVES
GIFT OF RARE OLD BIBLE

Bishop Warren A. Gambler, chan
cellor of Emory university, has secur-
ed a rare gift in the shape of an old
Bible more than 26O years old. 1t was
sent Bishop Gambler to be placed in
the library of the theological depart
ment of the University.
The Bible is gift from Rev. U. G..
Foote, pastor of the Methodist Temple
Union NJ. E. Church, South) of Louis
Vile, KY. The book Is in fine state
of preservation, is printed in German,
and contains many remarkable wood
cuts. This is only one of many rare
and valuable gifts that have been re
ceived by Emory university.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
HUMM|NGS FROM
THE FIRING LINE

Capt. Joseph WILDER Crown, with
the Peruvian Guano Co., has returned
TO headuarters after a visit to Wash.
ington, u. c., and Charleston, S. C.
II. arKei son. of Savannah, is n
weekend visitor to Americas. Mr..
Patterson is registered at the Wind
sor.
J. K. Mccall, of Atlanta, represent
ing Frank E. Block of that city, is Ia
the city-over Sunday
John D. Holcomb, of Albany, was d
business visitor here on Friday.
John w. Ely, with Rouse, Hemp
stone & Co, called on the local trade
in the city on Saturday.
B. J. Statham, well known in Amer
icus, is in the city today.
Jas. B. Llye, of Nashville, Tenn, will
travel out of Americas next week with
one of the local grocery statesmen.
E. ]. Bowles was in the city this
week in the interest of his firm, ].
Regenstein Co., of Atlanta. Mr.. Bowles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
CONTESTANTS
And Their Standing April Is

Miss Georgia Bena Dodson 2,1OO
Miss Maud Sherlock 2,174
Miss Mary Belle HiXon 2,O05
Miss Kathleen Denham 2,175
Miss Julia Nae Horn 2,1SO
Miss Estelle Holt 2,115
Miss Mitch Payne 2.O7O
Miss Mary Eliza Shepherd 2,O75
Miss Catherine Davenport 2,18O
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17

F. H. Mount, of New York. is in
Americas over Sunday.
R. T. Connally, formerly of Ameri-
Gus, but now travelling out of Atlanta,
is spending Sund y in his old home
town.
eco. T. Curry, Jr., with the J. l. Case
Co., was registered at the Windsor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
e guy that sells ladies head

is the guy that sells ladies' head
gear.
Jno. S. Hoge, with Parke, Davis Z:
Co., was in the city in the interest of
his firm on Friday.
E. D. Lupo, with the Continental Gin
Co., was registered at the Windsor Ho-
tel on Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17

Hotel.
]. H. Bailey, representing R. J. hsay-
nolds Tobacco Co., was in the city ShzH
week. Mr.. Bailey says Reno cigarettes
are going better than ever.
]. l.. Dozier was among the Co2um
bus travelling men coming over ghan
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
LOMBARD
INDRY, MACHINE, BOILER WORKS
and Mill SUPPLY STORE
Augusta, Georgia.

Augusta, georgia.
,apacity, 300 Hands. Hundred
ousand feet floor space. Cotton, Oil,
4, Saw, Grist, Fertilizer, Cane, Shin
- Mill Machinery, Supplies and Re-
Is and Castings, Shafting, Pulleys'
myers, Wood, Coal and Sawdust
atebars, Pumps, Pipe, Valves and
things, Injectors, Betting, Packing,
use, etc. Cast every day. One hun
ed machines and good men ready to
your work quick.
I'D Motor Cars, Supplies and Be-
iFS In Stock. Quick Delivery
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
T. Y. Potter.

T. X. Potter, an undertaken, was
closely examined by the New York
county district attorney in connection
with the murder of John E. Peck, the
Grand Rapids millionaire, by DR.. Ar
thur Warren Waite, his son-in-law
Waite told the district attorney he
had paid one Kane, Potter's assistant
50 300 to place arsenic in the en-
baIming fluid used on, the body to
deceive the district attorney. He said
The discussed the matter with Potter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-17
The cuiuIue That Does Not Affect The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEi is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
FARMERS SOW GREAT
WINTER WHEAT CROP
Prevailing High Prices Encour-
ages Heavy Planting-Con-
dition Below Normal.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 18.-Ameri-
can farmers, foreseeing a continued
heavy demand on them from the war
ring European nations, for wheat, plant
ed an acreage of that grain his fall,
second in point of size in the nations
history, but poor weather conditions
sent the crop into winter dormancy 2
per cent below the condition of last De-
cembcr, and AS per cent below the 10
year average.
In summarizing its first report on the
winter wheat crop issued today. the de-
partnent of agriculture said:
The sowing of winter Whea is. re-
ported to be 2.3 per cent greater than
in the autumn of 1915. The present area
seeded, $4,000. 900 acres is the greatest
ever planted, with the exception of the
40,452,00 acres seeded two years ago,
and more than 10 per cent greater than
planted in any year prior to the fall Of
1914.
THE high price received for the pres
ent years crop had encouraged an in
tention to plant a largely increased
acreage, but the unusual dryness at
seeding time, throughout practically the
entire winter wheat producing territory
largely prevented these intentions be-
ing realized.
Increases Of between S ana 10 per
cent were general in the south Atlantic
braska and Michigan increased S per
cent; Illinois, 5 per cent; Ohio, 4 per
cent, and Kansas, 3 per cent. In the
western group of states, Colorado and
California show increases of 5 per cent
over last rel Montant remained the
same. Utah, is 90; Idaho, 95: Washing
ton, 81, and Oregon, 50 per cent
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
HUGE
IN PRICES SHOWS
PLUNGER'S PROFIT
H. N. Pope, President Of League,
Shows That Though Grain
Prices Vary, Producer
Doesn't Benefit.
SEEK FEDERAL INQUIRY
Convention May Name Commit
tee to Cooperate With Gov
eminent In Solving Prob
lem of Middleman.

Chicago, Dec. 19.-Bringing the pro-
Queer and consumer closer together,
reducing the SPECTATORS profits and
enlistirg the support of government in
supervising the sale of farm products
on their journey from the producer to
consumer Is a mean Of solving the
high cost of living problem will be the
burden of the discussions of delegates
to the second annual meeting of the
American Federation of Organized
convened in this city today. according
to reports given out on the meeting by
President Henry N. Pope, Of Texas.
Mr.. Pope's report submitted to the
meeting early today follows:
"Too long have we. depended i'm
plfcitly upon the middlemen to manage
and solve the problems of society and
we have paid the bills as rendered. We
need to examine these expense accounts
and pass upon their reasonableness.
The overhead charges Of civilization
are too high and unsteady. They
should be reduced and stabilized.
Cost of Handling Wheat.
"The cost Of handling the wheat crop
is clearly of record and fairly illus
trates the uncertainty of cost in NOV
1ng products from the producer to the
consumer. The expense Of handling a
bushel OF wheat from the producer to
the should be practically the
same no matter at what price wheat
Is The consumer should be
able to buy flour at all times at the
price the producer receives for wheat,
plus the legitimate expense of milling
and handling. But such is not the case
as the records of the federal depart
ment of commerce reveal. The follow
ing table gives he average farm, mill,
wholesale and retail price of flour and
also the retail price Of bread for the
past 1--WE years. For the purpose Of
comparison all units ave been reduced
to terms Of bushels except bread which
is by the loaf. The basis Of reduction Is
one bushel of wheat being the equiva-
lent OF ~ pounds Of flour and 1S pounds
OF bran and feed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
Two Weeks Christmas.
From the World Outlook.

N"S ~
Filipino children do not think that
they are over supplied with Christ
masses, although they have two, De
cember % n January 6, the latter day
having been retained from the old
Spanish calendar when the United
States took over the islands. Practical
ly, Christmas now lasts through from
one date to the other. IA days. If to
these days the Filipino children could
somehow add the st. Nicholas day of
early December, which the Dutch chill
dren celebrate, they certainly woul be
well fixed. However, two weeks Of
Christmas is as much as any well
hammered child can reasonably ask for,
and certainly as much as parents can
stand.
Filipino children usually have no
stockings to hang up, but they place
their shoes on the window sill for the
same purpose. On Christmas eve a
boy and a girl, costumed to represent
Joseph and Mary, respectively, go about
the streets Of each town or village,
seeking shelter. Following the touch
ing drama, reminiscent Of Joseph and
Mary's entrance into Bethlehem, the
scenes of the Christmas story are re-
enacted in all the churches. Every n
attends these pageants. Frequently the
crippled and ailing come crowding into
the churches on their hands INC knees.
The remainder of the night is given up
to feasting.
On Christmas day, small bands of
boys and girls, representing the shep-
herds of Bethlehem, travel as trouba-
dours about the towns. searching for
the Christ Child and singing Christmas
songs. They are gayly attired in bright
colCred clothing, bespangled and gilt
tering with ornaments. They sing be-
fore the doors of residences and bust
ness houses to the accompaniment of
tambourines and stringed instruments,
and do not hesitate to hold out their
hands for a Christmas gift when they
shout "Buenas Pascues!" merry
Christmas.) Their performance is wor-
thy of a gift for it represents weeks OF
training with the music master before
the holidays.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-21
POLES ARE SLAVES
OF GERMAN ARMY
Bialystock Refugee Tells Of Ex-
pIoItation of PoIand-Star-
walton and Ruin Every
where.

"Tba Ralrio,. - 10. A.
- hot lne oiiy peo-
pie in Europe who are being involun-
taflly taken away from their families
and sent into Germany" is the asser-
tlon OF Lyman Orleans, who arrived
yesterday from Bia1ystok, Russia, now
occupied by the Germans. This meth
Oh mas been pract1ced by the Germans
in Poland" said Mr.. Orleans, lever
slnce their occupation of that territory.
Not only men, but ever women are be-
ing shipped like cattle into distant Ger
man industrial c%enters, where the are
given employment at the average pay
of 212 marks a day. Thousands of fam
lilies in Poland have been separated.
and left penniless. the earnings of
the employed not being enough to drag
along their own existence"
Mr. Orleans was In Bialystok. at the
outbreak OF the war, and has witnessed
many a bloody battle in the neighbour
hood of that city. where the Russians
and Germans fought for nine months
for the possession of OssoWetz, a fort
ress, 40 miles west of Bialystok. Time
and again the city was bombarded, kill
ing hundreds of inhabitants. When the
city was finally captured, on August
outskirts of Bialystok. half of the city
was animated by the shells Of the
fighting armies.
Bialystok was a leading textile CEN
ter in Poland, where thousands Of
worlSmen We're employed. Now, every
factory has been completely RACED by
the Russians, before leaving the city,
and it looks more like a big, sleepy viii
lage THAI a city. The electric plants.
water works, gas works, street cars,
everything, is out Of commission, and
no vehicle is to be seen on the sleepy
streets of the city. Thousands of aged
and hungry persons walk aimlessly
along the streets, In vain search for q
piece of bread.
Seven pounds OF bread and 6S pounds
of potatoes are being allowed monthly
for each person, but thousands annot
afford to buy even TINS small amount