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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22

The text books in the library have
been assorted and arranged on their
respective shelves
Wilfred MendenhalI has been absent
on account of sickness.
Kenneth strickland, Who won the
spelling contest between the sixth, sew
enth, eighth and ninth grades, went to
Rapid City Wednesday where he will
represent Custer in contest
~
Raymond Yale and Leland Clark reg.
istered in the fifth and sixth grade room
this week
The High School girls organized an
Athletic Association last week, and elect
ed Inez Coe president. The girls intend
to begin practicing Basket Ball soon.
-
Miss Alberta Miller has taken up her
work in the primary department. Miss
Pearl Harris substituted the first two
weeks of school for Miss Miller.
%x*
The tuition of non resident pupils is
being paid now.
*4*
The Reception given for the faculty in
the High School Auditorium last Friday
evening, under the auspices of the Par
ent- Teachers Association, was we'll at
tended by the people of Custer fine
musical program was rendered during
the evening and several addresses were
given. Rev. Spencer gave the address
of welcome, thanking the Board of Edu-
cation for its perseverance in arranging
the business affairs of the school, and
also in securing the present corps OF
teachers for the coming year.
Mr.. L. ii. Helm, President of the
Board of Education, spoke in behalf oil
the members of the Board, and express
ed their heartfelt thanks to the people
| for the encouragement given to them.
Superintendent Saevig, in few vel
| CDObcu WOfuo iccpOuuCd iOl tue
and we feel certain that our years work
under their guidance will be success.
| At the end OF the program time was
spent in becoming acquainted with the
teachers, after which punch and wafer:
were served from a prettily decorated
table in the Gymnasium.
| Let there be no falling off in schoo
attendance, writes u. 5. Commissioner
Claxton. During the present schoo
year and while the war continues, there
will be many unusual temptations fol
parents and guardians of children tC
keep their children out of school, anc
there will be many difficulties in the
way of maintaining schools at their full
measure of efficiency. On the othel
hand, 1t is OF the greatest importance
that efficiency of the schools shall be
maintained in every way and that there
shall be no falling Oft in attendance
This is necessary both for the present
defense Of the country and for the wei
fare and safety when the war is over
While we are fighting for the mainten
ance of democracy we must do every
thing possible to make the democracy
strong and efficient in every way Thii
will depend on the schools more thar
on any other agency; and l am there
fore, taking the liberty of suggesting t.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22
RE.soyAgLE AIMS FOR TEACHERS.

To teach real things, not merely what
is in the book.
To utilize the material of the child's
immediate environment.
To get the pupils ready for successful
work during the study periods, by max
ing careful assignments.
To carefully prepare for every recita
ton and be ready to present it with
skill, so that interest may be aroused in
the pupils.
To provide plenty of well organized
seat work for the little folks and TO see
to it that all pupils are engaged in profit
able effort.
To smile occasionally and be happy
for the great opportunity to direct the
minds of the children.
To endeavor to tie better teacher to-
morrow than you have been today
To read at least two good professional
books during the year
To cooperate with all things helpful
to community.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22

all parent-teachcrs associations and other
similar organizations that they imme-
diately use all their influence in this
direction OF course each association
will know of what is the best to do for
its particular school and community"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22

RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP.

The following is complete list of the
membership of the Custer Red Cross
Society. If your name does not appear
on this list you should at once send 81. %
to the Secretary Rev. J. Herbert Spen-
Ger, who will enroll you and furnish you
with button emblem. Ifany members
name has been missed kindly communi-
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22
CUSTER SCHOOL NOTES.

The text books in the library have
been assorted and arranged on their
respective shelves
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22

Kenneth Strickland, Who won the
spelling contest between the sixth, sew
enth, eighth and ninth grades, went to
Rapid City Wednesday where he will
represent Custer in a contest.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
Arrjola ltenps.

J. d. Adams left this week for Den.
yer and other points. He intends to
purchase cows while he 10 out.
The Tozer Musical Company will be
with US the 18th Of October. Don't
forget the date.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Royce were in
this neighborhood this week loading up
with fruit and then went on to their
Dove Creek home.
Mrs. J. p. Ready with her son and
daughter came in from Lake City Sun
day. They have put up tents on their
place and will camp there awhile and
pick their apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Barrett spent
Sunday at the Kirk home and Monday
night the two families attended the
musical at Dolores which they enjoyed
very much.
The w. C. T. U. of Lebanon which
has several members from Arriola,
met at the home Of Mrs. MCGEE Thurs
day. After the business Of the meet
ing was concluded. which consisted
mainly Of election of officers, q delight
full lunch was served by the hostess.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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US. Land Office at Durango. Colorado.
September ~, 1917.
whose postoiiice address 70 Dolores. Colorado
did on: the srd day Of August, 1917, nle in
this oiice sworn statement and spplica.
and NEl Be I, section Is. township 20 north,
range u west, N II p Meridian, and tho
Of june >, 1878, and acts amendatory, known a.
the Timber and Stone Law" at such value 40
pursuant TO such application, the land and
timber thereon haze Az been appraised, 4so. the
n, and the land $4,000; that said applicant will
oHer final proof In support of her application
and sworn statement on the 18th day Of Dscem.
trict court at Cortex, Colorado.
QAny person ID at liberty to protest this pur-
chase before entry, or initiate contest - any
time before patent issues, BY fling corrobo-
rated affidavit in this Office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
JNo. 7. JoYcE, Register.
First pub oct. 5; last pub dec. I. lSi7.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NORTH MESA

Miss Bessie Brown has been packing
apples ut the Allen Hammond ranch
the past week.
The box social was well attended
and $23.76 taken in, which will 20 to
finish the school house. Fred Kramer
and Tim Jones furnished the music.
The North Mesa folks have their
threshing done and good crops reported
by all. sH
The road up the hill is progressing
just fine, q fact which will please the
people on tho mesa as well AS the
cattle men.
Earl Brown had the misfortune to
have horse crippled in the busy
season.
Jake Rush bought potato digger
recently which he expects to use in his
ten acres Of spuds.
George Barney expects a new trac-
tion engine soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lucia and daughter,
Elsie. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Har-
mon Sunday. .a,i5.
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D0pfgm0nt OF the Interior,
U. 8. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
July %, 1917.
Notice 10 hereby given that Annie T. Trimblc,
whose postofice address 10 Dolores, Colorado.
did, on tho 18th day Of February, lsl7, dle In
this Office sworn statement and application,
No. O66H, to purchase the SW 1, section ~,
township 20 north, range "a west, n n P Msr.
dian. and the timber thereon, under the pro-
amendatory, known az the Timber and stone
Law" at such value as might be hxed By ap-
cation. The land and timber thereon have S esn
appraised, the timber estimated $50 ,0OO boa I'd
feat at 200 per y. and the land $1,000; that
q her application and sworn statenent On the
18th day Of October, 1917, before J. II. Bfum-
county, at Cortez, Colorado. =
Any person IL at liberty to protest this pur-
chase before entry, or initiate q contest at any
time before patent Issues, By filing corrobo-
rated affidavit in this Office, alleging facts
JNo. r JoYcl, Register.
First pub aug 10; last pub oct Il, 1917.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
Valley view.

Charlie Thomas received notice that
his mother died October 2. She was
buried at Perry Grove, Arkansas. The
many friends that she made while here
extend their deepest sympathy to
Charlie and the family. sY,-......
The Valley View box social was
great success and Melted about twelve
dollars. s:ub
Mrs. Bashore 10 Here froii Michigan
to help with the apple packing,
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
Crumbs Swept Up.

Ns~AAsSO SwSPS SPs
The fellow who will repudiate his
obligation to his country in this supreme
crisis Of its history will repudiate any
other obligation, it matters not how
sacred. If he will evade his duty to
his government, he will evade any
other duty. If he permits '.conscien-
tious scruples" to stand between him
and performance Of his duty, his con-
science will work likewise on any other
occasion as well. He will bear watch
ing.
Nicholas Romanoff, one-time car Of
all the Russias, has been sent to
Siberia. He may now be able to con-
firm his opinion Of the unreasonable
ness Of his former subjects in object
ing to the climate Of that country.
'.Disarm," says the pope. BY all
means, but make the other fellow dis
arm first. He started it.
A contemporary wants. to know who
took the ''pot" out Of potatoes. It
would be more instructive to know who
took the 'seat" out of wheat
Through the investigation OF the
railroad war board it has been discov.
cred that the car shortage 10 on . par
with most Of the other ''shortages's In
this country ready-made for the
occasion.
A New Jersey soldier. convicted Of
\ . n ! -
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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Department OF the Interior,
U. 8. Land Office at Durango. Colorad

department OF tho Interior,
U. 8. Land Ofice at Durango. Colorado.
July So 1917.
Notice 10 hereby given that Beulah B. Trim
BILE, whose postoffice address 10 Dolores, Colo.
RADIO, did, on the 18th day of February, 1917,
filed In this office sworn statement and appli.
cation, No. 0aS75, TO purchase the NV 4, SEQ.
ton 80, township 70 north. range II west, N n
p Meridian. and the timber thereon under tho
provisions Of the act Of June ., 1873, and acts
amendatory, known a. tho Timber and Stone
Law" at such value as might be 6xed by ap-
cation, the land and timber thereon have bsen
Appraised, the timber estimated $4,000 board
fest at 800 Per u, and the land $1,000; that
said applicant will offer final proof In support
OF her application and sworn statement on the
18th day Of October, 1917. before J. n. Brumley,
clerk OF tho district court for AOntexuma
county, at Cortes, Colorado.
Amy person q at liberty to protest this pur-
chase before entry, or initiate q contest at any
time before patent iasues, By hline Q corrobo-
fated affidavit In this Office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
Jao. +. JOYCE, Register.
First pub aug 10; last pub oct IL, 1911.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

"He is past master Of the art Of
telling story. He has humor. a keen
sense Of the dramatic. and a knack
Of turning out a happy ending just
when the complications Of the plot
threaten worse disasters."
Thus spake the literary editor Of the
New York Times about q. Phillips
Oppenheim, the popular English nov
elist and author Of '-The Hillu,an, /"
the new serial we have secured for
publication In this paper.
Mr.. Oppenheim 10 without question
one Of the most widely read authors
OF the day.
'.The Hillman" In q study Of char.
acter development that IL one Of the
best things this writer has ever done,
The plot r. Ingenious and the romantic
e3swsnt strong and unusual
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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Non-CoAl Land

Department Of the Interior,
q. g. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
September 10. 1917.
Notice 10 hereby given that Rowland q. Bane,
Of Yellow Jacket, Colorado, who on June D. 1917
made homsstead application serial No. Osssi, for
the NV or lots I and and z INV 4, section
10, township y north, range II west, u p
final three year proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before J. n. Brumlsy.
clerk Of tho district court for Nontexuma
county, Colorado, on the It'll day Of Novem.
ber, 1911.
Claimant names a. witnesses:
Eugene Bane, Safronia Ruegles, John c.
Willis and Guy E. Townsend all Of Yellow
Jacket, Colorado.
JNo. T. JOYCE, Register.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)

department OF tho Interior.
U, 3. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
September 10, 1917.
Notice 10 hereby given that Burt Parker, whose
postofice address 10 Dolores, Colorado, did, ON
the 9th day Of July, 1917 file In tins office sworn
statement snd epplication, Ne; o706l, 70 pur.
township 20 north, range II west, Nm r Nerid.
ian, and timber thereon, under the provisions oil
tho act Of Juno 9, 1878. and acts amendatory
such value as might be fixed By appraisement
and that, pursuant to such application, the
tho timber estimated $50, 000 board feet at $50
Per d, and the land $4,000; that said appli.
cant will offer final proof in support Of his ap
Of December, 1917, before J. n. Brumley, cleri
OF the district court, at Cortex, Colorado
Any person 10 at liberty to protest this pur
chase before entry, or initiate contest at any
time before patent issues, by filing a corob
Grated atidayit in this office, alleging facts
which would defeat the entry.
First pub oct. 5; last pub dec. Z, 1917.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,
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= 2DSPIHLn1ouG 1nE6fIOT. :
U. 3. Land Office at DURANGO Colorado.
September "a, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Charles b. Make,
o 1a,, ie,iow Jacket, Colorado Who. on April r.
NE4 Of section q. township IS north, range IL
west, n. u. p. Meridian, has hled notice
establish claim 20 the land above describes',
before g. 3. Hickman. county Judge, !
GS0rtez, Colorado, on the 18th day Of November,
Claimant names as witnesses:
ur M.sIi!illam 1 Campbell. william L. Lakey,
V YUAN a. BroEn and Guy Townsend all Of
First pub oct. s; last pub nov .. lSi7.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)

Department Of the Interior, ~
U. 8. Land Office at Durango, olorado.
October ., 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Rufus G. Crowley,
OF Lewis, Colorado, who on November q, % q,
made homestead application, No. 0ll0a, for 10, D
north, range Is west. N. n. P. Meridian, has
filed notice Of intention to mako final i've year
proof, to establish claim to the land absys
described, before J. u. Brumley, clerk Of the
district court for Montezuma county, at Cortez
Colorado, on the 2lst day of November, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses;
August I. Outzen, Peter OutEen, Luther +,
Watson and 8hiley Littrsl all Of Yellow Jacket,
Colorado.
JNo. T. JOYCE, Register
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
rs NOU-f,oal Land

Department Of the Interior.
U. 8. Land Office ct Durango, colorado,
September Is, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Herbert 8. Ger.
~. fSl1. made Prescription deciaratory state
tm a. No. o6ase. for the NV Of section q
t3wn9ssniip y north, range 10 west, N n p
maj Prescription proof TO establish CLAIM to
me me land above described, before ]. n. Brum-
county, Colorado, at Cortea, Colorado, q the
SiSs day OF OctobeF, 1917. y
claimant names ~ Witnesses:
Elwin Calhoun, Edward J. Calhoun, Martin
<. yones and Alfred 4. Williams al q Dove
JMo. T. Joycx, Re~istsr.
First pub Sept. q Last pub Ocs. 9, iSiS.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

Everybody enjoyed the performance.
Mr.. De Jeu is master magician and
truly proves that there is no limit to
the art of conjuring. Daily Post,
Butte. Mont.)
A delightful surprise awaits You ut
the Dolores opera house Wednesday
evening, October II.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

Mr.. De Jeu il one Of the eleverest
magicians IL has ever been our good
fortune to zee. Exceedingly clever
was his ''Deeapitation" and the mys-
FERROUS disappearance Of himself. :
Press. (Lansing. Aich.)
At the Dolores opera house Wednes-
day evening, October II.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
Friday. October IL. 1917.
Red cso.. and War co.so,l.

The ladies Of Mancos have been very
busy in gathering drying and prepar-
ing apples and plums that have been
donated to the Red Cross. The bean
patch. which has been from the first,
the special care Of the ladies, has
yielded . goodly supply Of beans, al
ready harvested.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
(Publisher)
Non-Coal Land.

Department Of the Interior,
U. 8. Land Office at Durango, Colorado.
September 20, 1917.
Yellow jacket. Colorado, who, on November
18TH 1912, made homestead application serial
No. 0A069 for the Sc 4, OF section Is, township
y north, range II, west, N n P Meridian, has
fled notice OF intention to make final three
year proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before J u. Brumley, clerk
Of the district court for Nontexuma county,
Colorado, at Co.tez, Colorado, on the eth day
Of November, 1917. 81
Claimant names az witnesses: iE
Frank NJ. WEIGH and Allan Il. Hubbard al
Lewis, Colorado, and Solomon Lybyer and
Ewing Rust Of Yellow Jacket, Colorado.
First pub. sept. q; last pub. nov. !. isi7.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

Nodce-There were two linen nap
kins and small plate with brown
flowers on it left on the ground after
the Sunday school picnic. Owner may
have same by calling ut this Office.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

See me II you are IN need of yard
stick or . one-half pint bottle of San-
ford's blue-black ink. LENA BEAR
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12

Ksssrsd as IL pssasMss II Dssssss, cssss.ss
ses srs.s.issiaa AssssA ~ .ails, - ssss.A
elass nail natter.
The Dolores star., 1917-10-12
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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pspertmenf Of the Interior.

(Publisher) @
Department OF the Interior. s
US Land oface at Durango, 6 Golotad ,S;7
Notice 10 hereby given that Herbert Durch-
holx, OF Dolores, Colorado, who on September
Ssaa. for s sW ssNgsWa 81 NJ s 81 Lei 81
section Q. township 81 north. range Is west, N
n P Meridian, has fled notice Of intention to
make ANAL three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described. before j. NJ
Brumley, clerk Of the District court tor Mon
tezuma county, Colorado. ut Cortex, Colorado
on the 14th day Of November. 1917,
Claimant names as witnesses:
Arthur Wald.on, Sophy Durchhol. Charles
JNo. T. JOYCE, REGISTER,
First pub. oct. Il; last pub nov. is 1917. y,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
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Department Of the Interior,
Us. Land Once at Durango, Colorado.
Notice Z hereby given that Seaborn II. Rents,
OF Dove Creek, Colorado, who, on April 3 1911
made preemption doclaratory sta.ement. No
06slS, for the NE Of section l, toWnship s.
north, range 10 west, N m p Meridian, hn
Piled notice OF intention to make anal pre.
emptfon proof, to estahlis;, claim to the land
above described, before !. n. Brumley, clerk
q the district court t,r 9ontsxuma county,
CSlSSs.do. e. GSstss. colosado, on the ssrd day
Claimant names AZ witnesses:
Edward Calhoon, and Elwin ]. Calhoou of
Cahone, SUlcrado, JohnsB. Bryant and Satch.
we'll W. Bryant, Lebanon. Colorado. is
JNo. 7, JoYcn, Ragistsr :
First pub oct. II; last pub nov. ie, isi7 Y
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1917-10-20

are worth looking at:
North Division.
Water Tower, Chicago avenue ",
ter works.
Academy Of Sciences museum, Lii
coin Park.
Cemeteries - Graceland. Rosehir
Calvary, st. Boniface.
Grant. Lincoln, Schiller, Goethe an,
other monuments, Lincoln Park.
Historical Society. Dearborn ave
nue. and Ontario street
Lake Shore Drive. Gansbergen BouI
evard.
Lincoln Park conservatories an,
zoo.
| Newberry Library. Clark street an,
Walton place.
| DePaul University. Webster an,
Shefiield avenues.
Marine Hospital. Clarendon ant
0raceland avenues.
Soldiers monuments 10 st. Boni
face. Rosehill. Calvary and Gracelant
Cemeteries.
Indian trail tree. Glencoe.
South Division.
Continental and Commercial Banh
building. Ia Sale. Adams. 8. 9Th Ave
and Quincy streets.
Court House and City Hail, Clark
La Sale, Randolph and Washington
streets.
Art Institute. on the lake front, foo,
Of Adams street.
Auditorium tower, wabash avenue
and Congress street: view Of city.
Blackstone branch library, Lake
avenue and 49th street.
Board Of Trade. La Sale street and
Jackson boulevard: admission to gal.
lery.
Cahokia courthouse on Wooded 10.
land In jackson Park.
Caravels in Jackson Park.
Chicago Normal School. 6sth street
and Stewart avenue.
Confederate monument In Oak.
woods Gene terry.
crerar Library. 81 Wabash avenue.
sixth floor.
Douglas monument. s5th street and
Ellis avenue.
Field Museum. in Jackson Park.
Federal Building. Adams and Clarh
streets.
Fort Dearborn site tablet 1 River
street. opposite Rush street bridge.
Grand Army hall. public library
building. Randolph street and Mich.
igan avenue. .".n'
iroquo,s theater nre. scene Of. 1888
Randolph street go
Jackson Park, Worlds Fair, 1898.
Life Saving Station. at mouth OF
river. 4,
Lincoln wigwam tablet. Marke, and
Lake streets. .....-.
Logan statue In Grant Park (lake
front). - rr.
Marquette Building sculpture pan.
els. Dearborn and Adams streets.
Marquette-Joliet cross. Robey street
and drainage canal. n0
Masonic Temple: -,ew Of city from
roof.
Massacre monume-t In 18th street
near the lake. ..
Mckinley statue in Mckinley Park.
Public Library. Michigan avenue
and Washington street.
South Water street; commission
house district
State street department stores;
shopping district
StockyarGs. Halsted and Root sts.
University Of Chicago. Midway
plaisance.
Washington statue. Grand bouis-
ward and 6lst street.