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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04
COM M ERClAL CLUB
Well Attended Meeting Monday Night
Plans Discussed for Future Work
of the Club.

A we'll attended meeting of the Custer
Commercial Club was held last Monday
night. Many matters of interest were
presented and thoroughly discussed and
plans made for the future work of the
Club. committee OF three was ap-
pointed to confer with like committee
to be appointed by the Mothers Con-
gress for the purpose of establishing a
rest room in Custer. The committee
appointed at preceding meeting to
secure pictures for slides and cuts re-
ported that the weather had been such
that it had not been able to do the work
but would at the first opportunity. Sew
eral road propositions were brought up
and plans made for cooperative work
for good highways in the county.
The Club voted to subscribe for five
subscriptions to the Black Hills Booster,
a weekly newspaper published at Rapid.
1t was decided to choose certain live
commercial clubs in the east and send
to them this paper. Under the agree
ment with the paper Custer gets all the
writeups it will send in not to exceed
one full page free of charge. 1t is in
tended to furnish series of articles to
this paper with cuts describing our
county. Committees were appointed to
write up our scenic and summer resi-
lapaa ottrootinnc and ppr oor;o,,It,,po1
live stock and dairying possibilities. 1t
is believed that by this method our ad-
vertising will get into the hands of peo-
pie mere likely to be interested in what
we have than in any other way. Mine
owners please leave information with
the Secretary.
The next meeting will be Monday
evening at 7:30 at Mr.. Helms office.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04
CUSTER ASSOCIATION OF
COMMUNITY INTEREST

A meeting for the purpose of perfect
ing the organization of the above Asso-
citation was held in the NJ. f. church on
Thursday evening, February 18th, Rev.
Davis presiding. There were present
men and women representatives of al
most all the lodges, churches and other
organizations Of the town. The bylaws
and constitution as published in the
Chronicle, were adopted with one or
two minor amendments. The officers
elected were Ms follows:
President-Rev. ID. w. Davis
Vice Presidents-M. A. Willis and C.
Z. Kneeland.
Treasurer-T. w. Delicate.
Secretary-J. Herbert Spencer.
The Board of Directors, representative
of each organization, were elected.
1t was decided to hold meetings month
ly and the night agreed upon was the
second Monday in each month, the next
meeting being on March 18TH
The Association will meet in the
Gymnasium for its regular meetings and
each time there will be provided an en-
tertaining and instructive program.
J. II. SPENCER,
Secretary.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04

We are informed by Attorney Simon
ton that the incorporation papers for the
Black Hills tuberculosis Sanatorium
have been fled with the Secretary of
State and that certificate of incorpora-
ton has been issued. The incorpora-
tors are A. w. Harper, a banker OF
Minneapolis, Mimi, DIR. j. l.. Stewart
of Speartish, South Dakota, and VIM. Il.
Simonton. We understand that the
company has an option on location
near Pringle and that they expect to ex-
pend from 100000 to s4O,OO000 in
buildings and equipment this year and
that work will begin within the next
six or seven weeks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04
SCHOOL NOTES.

The Civics class was favored Tuesday
by talk, given by Mr.. f. w. Sellers
on Civil and Criminal Actions. We'd
nesday, Mr.. p. II. Helm talked to the
class on the Richards Primary Law.
Mr. Geo. w. Chitty visited the High
School Tuesday.
Roy Korthaus was absent this week
on account Of illness.
Attendance has been very poor in the
Primary room the past week. Good at
tendance is necessary for required work.
Clara Korthaus has been absent for
the past week but is in school again.
The fourth number of the lecture
course, the operetta, Elma, will be given
March oath. The practices are progress
ing nicely.
Resolved, that at the completion of
the new school building a four year
High School should be established" " was
the question debated by the second year
class last Friday. The affirmative was
upheld by Elmer Hayes and Bessie
George, and the negative by Loretto
Hewitt and Merle Willis. The decision
was unanimous in favor of the afirma-
tive. The visitors present were: Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. A. Willis, Mrs. S. L. Aims
lie, Mrs +. B. Wilson, Mrs E. K. Tay-
lor, Mrs. ]. A. Pitcher, Mrs. w w. Olds
and Mrs. c. II. George.
Last Friday evening the Senior class
gathered, upon request by Mr.. Hines
and Miss McDonough, at the home of
Mr.. T. w. Delicate. As soon as all were
present, each was given a slip of paper
and pencil and set to work at guessing
advertisements, which were placed at
Kuber and Philip Woodwork received
prize for guessing the most. Then we
were given some pamphlets, papers,
magazines, scissors and mucilage, and
proceeded to compile life history for
the person whose name We happened to
draw. When these were finished we
had refreshments, which were prepared
by the teachers and served by Miss Nc
Enaney, Miss Larson, Mr.. Delicate and
Gerald. We then had some music and
sang songs before departing. All en-
joyed themselves immensely and APP
preciated it very much.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04
CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES.
D. WEBSTER DAVIS, PASTOR.

d. WEBSTER DAVIS, PASTOR.
Motto.-"Not TO be Minstered Unto but 70
Minister"
Sunday, March 5th. Sunday School
at 10 o'clock There will be class for
you. AT IL O'Clock Baby Week will be
celebrated. The pastor will preach on
the subject, "Why Raise Children" :"
The regular Communion Service will be
held at the close of the meeting Bring
a special offering for Missions. The G.
+. will meet at p. m. Mr.. Darrell
Clark is leader. At 7:45, the pastors
evening talk. Subject, ''The Field Of
Temptation.
The pastor will speak at the Sana-
torirm at p. IN.
TIE monthly meeting Of the Board of
Trustees viii be held on the 10th of this
month.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04

The fourth number of the lecture
course, the operetta, Elma, will be given
March oath. The practices are progress
ing nicely.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04

Attendance has been very poor in the
Primary room the past week. Good at
tendance is necessary for required work.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-03-04
Secretary.

Ten Nights in Bar Room. You have
all read the book. Its morals are i'm
pressive and should be seen by every
one. AT the Opera House next Monday
night.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
HO0StER POET LAID TO REST
James whiteomb Rilsy's Body Lay In
State at Indiana capitot-Simple
Funeral Services.

indianapolis. james WhItcomb RI
hey died at hts home here July % from
a stroke Of paralysis. He had asked
for drink OF water and reclined on
his bed again, The nurse. noticing
that the poet seemed not to be resting
easily. approached HIS bed. He died
before she reached hIs aide.
MIR Riley suffered violent stroke
early In the morning, and the mem.
bers OF his household were greatly
alarmed. hu, under the doctors min
istrations he seemed to improve.
Mr. Riley suffered his first attack
OF paralysis July 10, 1919,
He was born In 1853 One OF tho
most unique celebrations In the coun,
try was held in hts honor Oct Z. when
"Riiey i1ay" was observed BY a baa
quet la Indianapolis, and in schools
Of the country attended by more than
100000 children
Thousands Of men, women and chill
dren passed before the cesket ~
James Whiteome Riley IN tie state
capitol. where the body lay in state
The casxet was covered with three
floral designs They we're the state
and city embems and one from a
friend,
Policemen on duty az the statehouse
estimated that At least 80 ntia persons
passed through the corridors and took
a farewell look at tie poet before the
body was returned 70 the home
The funeral was held ar hts home
here july -, where simple services
were ATTENDED by relatives and few
OF his most intimate friends only
The placing Of the body in Crown
Hill Cemetery here was public, and
large crowds assembled near The yaul,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
NE HAD MADE NO PROMISES
'ceuld" Play the Game, But
Only II he "Would."

Although he win not get many OPP
tdftunfties OF playing IN cricket
matches this year. GEORGE Robcy viii
help 10 keep himself Il, by practleiug
at the nets ~ Lords.
The famouse comedian has great
lore Tor ;he summer game, aud be tells
an amusing story Of one OF those on
days. when everything goes wrong.
Which once befeli him lie WAS watch.
lng game when one nf the captains
came up 10 him, explained that he was
~ man short" mud asked him II no
would play.
Certainly" agreed Rohey.
lie went ont TO aeld. and chiefly dis
ting,ilshed himself by missing two
catches. fumhllRg the ball. and so on.
Not content with that, he made duck
when he went In TO bat.
The captain who had got him 10 play
took things badly.
why, you can't play at all !" ne said
sneeringly.
"slr." replied George Robey majcc~
tically. .when you asked me 20 play
you asked me II would. not II I
could And 80 that's that. "--pearson's
Weekly.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
r. H. BRITTON IS DEAD
President Of Cotton Belt Railway Sue
eumhs To Paralysis at His St.
Louis Home.

81 Louis Frank Hamilton Britton,
PR dent OF the ST Louis Southwest
ern Cotton Belu Railway, a national
figure among railroad men, died OF a
paral! tic stroke az his home here on
the roth. Funeral services were held
from the home the day following.
Mr. Rritton was 81 years old Ha
Was stricken while at hts summer
harse In Michigan and was brought
back 10 81 Louis several days ago IN
weakened condition. After his ar
rival hc sank rapidly.
Under Mr., Britton's control OF the
st Louis Southwestern, the presidenc}
~ which he assumed March II. 1900,
the property was developed from an
inferior railroad 10 one Of the large
sSssaiies sea.erinS In ST.. Iaonss. tla
rose from the ranks and held prac,i
cally every position from telegraph
operator ~ president.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
MEMBERS FARM LOAN BOARD
President Names Four Men To Act
With Secretary MeAdoo--Board
To Locate Banks.

Washington Division Of the coun.
try into z federal land bank districts
and location OF federal land banks In
each OF them under tho new rural
credits law will be undertaken soon
by the federal farm loan board, four
Of whose members were nominated by
President Wilson
Secretary MeAdoo, who IL an ex,
otfiCio member, completes the board.
said that he believed II would he i'm
possible to conclude organization OK
the system In loss than six months,
and that il might not DO In actual OPP
Grafton before spring
The four men nominated as mem
hers OF the board are Charles T. Lob.
deli OF Kansas, George W. Norris Of
Pennsylvania, W. =. A. Smith OF Iowa
and Herbert Quick ~ West Virginia
The president liz expected 10 desig-
nate either Mr., Norris or Mr., Quick,
tho Democratic members Of the board.
TO act as farm loan commissioner and
executive head OF the farm loan sys'
tenn
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
=. lx)O. 0Oo SAID TO BE PRICE
U. Q. AAay Purchase the 5anlsh west
Enthusiastically Probably win De
Signed Early.

Washington. -Ouiy determination Of
. tew nsitteT aeAils remains 10 complete
negotiation Ut treaty aeeween lfss
Unised States aud Denmark providing
for aSqutRiti0a Of the na1tsh West In
dies BY this goVernman; at purchase
price OF sas,8oo, 900,
30 nearly IN agreement are The two
governments that al official Whlta
House announcement predicted that
the treaty would be signed ut onee.
Delay In closing the negotiations
WIS not explained. but it was indieas.
ed thar Eo material barrier to their
successful outcome had developed II
was suggested that the signing might
await the return OF Secretary Lansing
from his vacation early In August.
The exact provisions OF the agree
ment are being closely guarded in the
belief that publicity at this time might
place the negotiations al a tisAdvaa.
tage Officials reluctantly confirmed
that the purchase virtually had been
eonsummated and betrayed displeas.
ure that reports OF the advanced status
OF the negotiations had been circulai,
ed in press dispatches.
Their chief concern is understood
to be the possibility that some third
nation might bring pressure to bear
to defeat the project.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
House TO Rush Flood Relief,

Washington - congressional repre-
spnta.iyes from tas flooded dissriC.s
IN tie soaA took energetic measures
JuIy oil to- relief for the Thousands III
victims al tEe d.sas Or Following 4
conference 81 The Alabama delegation
ID prsss a bill for supplies for sui.
serers ia that state, and Inc recent
introduction OF almost dozen meas
ures proposing relief ia varioaa ways.
d meeting OF the house military com'
miitea was called for the purpose Of
taking action.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
THE WORST HEAT
WAVE IN IS YEARS
sBERMUDA HIGH" SAID TO PRE-
VENT ESCAPE or WARM
CuRaENTs.
HEAT COMES FROM TROPICS
The Hot Weather 10 Expected To Con,
tlnus For Several Days--Many
Thsrnaometars Register Above
100 Degrees.

Washington. "A Bermuda hlgh" Il
the cause OF the worst heat wave tina,
has enveloped the country in Is years
Translated from the cryptic language
vi the weather sharps, that means a
great area OF high pressure air has
been mabiliztng On the weather drill
grounds In the Atlantic off Bermuda
for the last month and now has lsy
70 the full power of It's offensive from
the seaboard TO the Rocky Mountains
For weeks II has stood like solid
wall against heated currents. trying
vainiy to move out from the interior
over the ocean. and now a. II swirIs
rapidly along II IL gathering heat and
moisture from the tropics and sweep.
Ing them northward over tho continent
Into q vacuum OF So-ealled low pres
sure areas"
Although its greatest intensity has
not yet struck the Pacific coast. II IL
expected 10 do 40 within few days.
No relief is promised from the phe.
nomena. which in the east has caused
sweltering city dwellers to light fires
In their homes to dry out the humid
ity, or which In the Mississippi valley
In threatening to destroy millions Of
dollars worth of food crops Chief
Forecaster Frahkeufleld said that the
heat wave only had begun.
II Ii certain 10 continue through the
week, and probably longer Mona of
the conditions essential to a break up
are yet evident,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
Berry Elected Colonel.

Mai Harry s. Berry, OF the Mash.
VILE Battalion, was elected colonel Of
tho Fire, Tennessee Infantry. the post
ton TO which Capt W NJ Hughes, Jr +.
was elected recently. but was left va
cant through the refusal OF Gov. Rye
10 issue him commission.
Maj. Berry won ON the frst ballot.
receiving 81 votes. First Lieut. Albert
Moore, OF Company A, Memphis Bat
TALON, received votes, Lieut. Col W.
l.. Terry. Of the First Regiment, ~.
ceived & votes, and capt W. y Hughes
Jr. received / Only the names Of
Berry and Moore were placed In nomi.
nation.
Mai berry was nominated by Capt,
William Kyle. of the Chickasaw
Guards. Memphis
After the vote vas announced show.
ing that Maj Berry had received a ma
jority over his combined opponents,
Lieut.. Nicely. who had nominated
Lieut.. Moore. moved that the election
Of Maj Berry be made unanimous. and
all the officers arose to their feet In
assent.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
DAILY EXPENDITURES HIGH
BIG Vote Of Credit Asked by Premier
Asquith--s2s. 10000 Daily Now
the Cost.

London.--Prem Asquith has asked
the house OF commons for a vote OF
credit OF fi50.000. 900. This vote IL
the largest asked by the government
since the beginning of the war. and
viii bring the total voted this year TO
ti,a50, 900 900, and the total since taa
beginning OF the war 10 Es,Sse 100000
approximately $4,000. e00, 000l.
In moving the vote Of credi, the pre-.
nlier said the recent expenditure out
Of the vote of credit was Approximate
~ 10000 600 daily The GG,0oo, 900
600 daily referred 10 by Reginald Nc.
kenna, The chancellor Of the er.
ehequer represented all the outgoing.
the premier said All the expenditure
from April 10 July % was $3.50 0eQ.,
600
Mr.. Asqatth said that the navy, army
and munitions costs E37s.000 900, the
loans OF Great Britains allies, cl51..
o0Q,oo0. and food. supplies. railways,
etc. E23.o00,00o The average daily
expenditure on the war. he said, was
$3.50 900.
The premier said he hoped the ex.
penditure for the army and navy would
not exceed the present level in the
near future. The munitions cost re
manned stationary at the highest level
yet reached. he added. and might Ia.
crease.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
Heat uneaualed Since 1901

Chicago,-A period pt intense heat
In the Western plains states unequaled
since 1901 according 10 tho govern.
ment weather bureau here, probably
will continue through the remaining
days OF July The forecaster also an.
nounced there Was every indication
that the drouth would he severely felt
Chicago Joined tho Hat OF swelterins
cities on the 27th The temperature
reached ~ at : p m, and police re-.
ports showed two deaths eleven pros.
trations and seventeen persons bitten
by dogs.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
PREPARED FOR BANDITS.
CASTOR Confident His -Freess Can Cose
Waith Raiders.

III Paso. Texas Col Joseph A. Gas.
Ton, commanding the American border
patrol In the Big Bend district u
Texas, Ia confident that his force is 50
disposed as 10 be ample TO cope With
any bandit band which might attempt
raid across the border according to
word reaching here from Maria
The Ska United states Cavalry is
supported In patrolling the district by
contingents al the Texas and Penn
sylvana National Guard,
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
$3.50 TEuToks TAKEN.
Russians contirfJe Pursuit Of Turks IN
Caucasus.

Petrograd. In the battle on July Is
on the Russian western front G.25U
Teutons were taken prisoner, says thu
official statement issued by the Rus,
alan var department The Russians
also captured five guns and 20 ma.
chine guns.
Russian forces operating In the eau.
casus are continuing their pursuit Of
the retreating Turks. the statement
says In the Turkish fortress Of Err
Tingan. the capture Of which was an.
nounced, the Russians taking a depot
OF war materials.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
HOLEaAG PART OR P0sIERES
Battle Between British and Germans
In somms Region u Franco.
Handtc~E+and Fighting.

London. --Fierce fighting 10 still 80.
ing on between the British and Ger.
mans in the Soznme rsgien OF France,
the men III their endeav0rs to press
forward OF to hold back attacks fire.
qucntly engaging In HAND to-hand
eombats.
The British are holding TO the por'
lions OF the Village OF posieres, from
which they drove the Germans. ane
with Their artillery fire have repEA d
there an attempt by the German IL
fantry TO regain possession or the
northeastern portion OF the village.
Calm has prevailed ON the French
section Of the front In tbs Somme 70.
gi0a. la fact, except for q violent
bombardment of La Laufee. 10 the
northeast Of verdun, the French war
office says there has been no impo-,
tant action on the entire French sron..
The Russians continue 10 make psog'
ress against the Teutonie allies in the
volhynia district, sending their troops
across the Sloneyke river, noIwisn'
standing the fire Of the Teutons. One
thousand prisoners and four cannon
and five machine guns we're taken IL
tAis region by the Russians.
Berlin admits the penetration by
the Russians OF part OF Gen, Won Liza
sengen's trstline trenches in Vol
hynil.
In the CarpathIan district the Aus.
TRANS at several points attacked the
Russian cavalry, but perograd says
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
Bremen Reported Captured.

New York Coming from semi.offi'
cisl sources In q manner that is well
worthy OF credence the Herald re-
ceived word that the German merchan.
submarine Bremen, anxiously expect
ed in this port by all Teutonic sym.
pathiaers. has been captured by Brit.
ish pa,rollIng squadron and 10 at the
present time tied up In the Northwest
Arm and Estuary In the harbor Of Hal
fax. y. :.
The information comes In the form
o, letter writteg by the secretary al
a high Canadian official to business
man 81 this city
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
SMALL FIGHT ON SoMME.

Paris The ofactal communication
ISSUED by the War office reads:
South u The Sonlma minor opera
tioa enabled us to capture an cnemy
battery south Of the Nl'aGe OF IT'S
trees Since July ~ We have tsker
on che Seulme front more than 81
German machine guns
'Gn the right bank Of the Mouse. al.
ter q spirited engagement, our infantry
occupied q redouhs immeditely west
OF the Thiamont work. taking FIVE
machine guns and about 40 prisoners. 7"
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
Assessments VIII Grow.

Under an opinion which has been
furnished by Frank NJ Thompson. at
torney general Of the state, to State
Comptroller John II. Thomson. many
millions o! dollars OF property OF a
class which has heretofore been treat.
ed by county and municipal assessors
- exempt from taxation will be m
S4Hsad
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
WILL APP]RTlOA
THE SCHOOL FUND
WARRANTS sooN TO RE SENT
OUT FOR AMOUNTS DUE
EACH COUNTY.
SEND GOVERNOR STILETTO
Prisoner A. State Mines AZ Petros
Makes Made Out 1T u Spoon
interesting Ne@a From
Nashville.

Nashville,
The semisannuAl AppoFt!oamsai Of
the school fund Ia being made up in
the eomptroiler's office and warrants
are sooa TO he sent out covering the
amounts due each county In the state
The total amount TO be paid out Is
something over bali million dollars
The state treasarers department IN
now busy drawing their funds from
the smaller country banks and collect.
Ing II into one fund In the central de-
positortes at Nashville in order to
meet this heavy demand that will be
made when these warrants are sent
oat.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
Rtpo-, u ire Institute Of Agriculture

Rome The latest report Of the In.
st}tu;e On Agriculture Indicates iGs,
the worlds creps This year will ae less
abundant t'lan last. but tf&t harvest
prospects arc Better han TIE s.ye-year
average
The estimate o. the total wheat crop
This YEAR for he seven most important
countries is 5eG,5loGVa qutata,s "a
qulnfg. equals S.ett pounds, or IT,.
7s4 zoe QutntAls less than last year,
Fof the United States the wheat to
tai 10 estimated at 20I,uno,pUp cuia
tails, or Is per cent less than last year.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1916-08-04
TO PAciFy NORTHERN MEXICO.
General Trevino Has Orders From,
General carranxa.

Chihuahua City. Mexieo.-General
Treyino announced that he had re,
celved orders from Gen. Carranza TO
make every possible effort TO paci.y
and rehab!ita,e Northern Mexico.
The frs. step, he added, would hc
the determination OF Villa and his bar.
dts, and reports from Gen. Ramos, -
active command OF tine campaign 10
Northern Durango, indicated that this
was near completion.
The dispatches said heavily armed
and We'll mounted dAtacnnea; had
been detailed n capture the bandit
leader. and tStat Ais scattered followers
were being pursued reientless'y,