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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
COAL

Ireasurer-elect Pruner says the impres
sion is very general down at Spring Lake
that the report of coal on the Phillips
place is correct. The discovery was first
made by the dark water coming from a
spring in the hill side, but nothing par
ticular was thought of it. A short time
ago Mr.. Phillips concluded to open up
another spring little farthur up the hill.
wh:rc it is claimed he struck vein of
good coal three and one-half feet thick.
he is very reticent about it, and from this
fact probably as much as any other peo-
pie are inclined 30 think there is coal there.
1t seems there is too much of this dent
you-give-it-away about the reported dis
coveries of coal in Dakota. If there was
a more general desire to prospect for coal
| in a practical manner. open and above
board, 1t might be of vast benefit to Da-
kota and the lucky parties finding the
much wanted fuel. The trouble is usu-
ally that the person or persons holding
down claims where there are indications
OF coal are afraid they will be either
beat out of the land or compelled to take
very small portion of the l6o acre right
Others think bya little shrewd work they
can get coal land at the price of agricul-
tural land, s1.25 per acre, instead of
paying the government price of SO per
acre, We don't think the price of the
land should be considered moment, as
the first coal mine opened in this part of
Dakota will be better than the ordinary
gold mine. and any reasonable price paid
for the land can be made back in short
lime. The only thing to be considered
then is the amount of land to be held un-
der one right. Relating to this we find
the following in chap. 5, section 2347 re-
vised statutes of the United States:
Every person, or any association, (qual.
flied as law directs, as to.aga, citizenship,
etc. shall have the right to enter. by
legal subdivisions, any quarter of vacant
coal lands of the United States not other
wise appropriated, not exceeding l60 acres
for each person, or 800 to each association,
upon payment of not less than SO per
acre, where the lans is situated Is miles
from any railroad.
From the foregoing it is seen the 100
acre right can be used by paying $40 per
aecre for the land, and the person in actu-
al possession has a preference right over
all Others, which affords ample protection.
1t is patent that the man who first dis
covers vein of coal in this section of
thickness to justify digging, or
being classed as coal land, will have a bo-
nanza that will discount the widest
dreams of the widest Dakota rustler. |
Viewing the matter thusly We think it is
the duty of oil who think they have coal /
to prospect in practical manner, and en- |
leavor TO unearth the black diamonds 80 I
even in our own mild climate
'or cooking purposes-and if successful
We guaranty claim shanty full of first
lass French mixed sheckles and blessings
rom people who want freedom from their
bondage as well as Territorial
bondage.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
A LAND-GRABBING SCHEME.

BILLINGS, NJ. t., Nov. 23.-The Rustler
publishes an interview with A. ]. Gnvalle
an old resident of this town, direct from
the Grow reservation. who says positively
that II, j. Armstrong, Indian Agent, Colon
ell Blake, and others have been assisting
to effect leas: of the Crow reservation to
a land syndicate, the terms being 5000, 900
acers for ten years at an annual rental OF
! cent per acre. One interpreter admits
receiving $1,000 for his services. The
people of Montana call on the Eastern press
toassist in preventing this infamous plan
to rob 100000 people of their homes.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

A couple of weeks age the PRESS pub
lisned "Tree Seed" local for Daniels
the hardware mas, but instead of getting
the heading Tree seed the letter F. was set
in the place of I, 10y the compositor which
made it read Free Seed" One good thing
has resulted from this mistake at least.
The dozens of men who have called at
Daniels hardware store for Free Seed"
IL positive proof that the smallest line in
the newspaper is carefully noted Mr..
Daniels still has plenty Tree Seed for sale
sheap but no Free Seed.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

for another trial On this second heat the
Gass horse wasn't so much of favorite,
in fact bets OF two to one were offered on
the gray with no takers. The horses were
started and made a fine race, but it
was observed the bay horse was under the
whip, and the gray horse was-ahead.
This Waterloo for Dock may be owing a
great deal to the fact that he is not in
shape for running, but the majority were
inclined to think the gray horse was too
much for him, at least on so short dis
tance. However the hackers of the Gass
horse have won several times and lost
only this once,-but then everything IL
changing this year
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

In the Probate Court OF the county Of Han,
territory of Dakota,
In the matter Of tho estate Of Lille NJ Almy. de
ceased,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
J. Lin Roll administrator of the estate of Lille
NJ. Almy, deceased, having this day filed his re.
turns o. the sales of real estate sold on the 2Ot,
day of September 1884, under order made by this
court on the 2lst day of july 1854 said real estate
described rs follows to-wit;
Tree claim REIMBURSEMENT to the southeast quar-
ter OF section No thirty t30 township No one hun
dred and twelve Qi2) north, range sixty-five 1861
west The same was sold for two hundred and
fifty $3.50 .00) dolla,S cash.
Also lot three (aD of block nine (g) VIM II Mil
lers addition to the town OF Miller hand county Of
this Territory. was sold for two hundred and sixty
S20. 10 dellars; onethird Is) cash, balance pays
able IN one % and two (2) years. bearing ten (lO)
per cent interest, and secured by first mortgage
thereon For more particulars reference l. made
TO said administrators returns now ON ne in this
court
That said administrator In his returns of said
sale having asked that time be set for the hearing
and confirmation thereof.
II Is ordered and directed that Saturday, Decem-
Der 20th, 1884. at 10 O'Clock M at the court room
II this court, be and the same is hereby fixed for
he hearing upon said return, and that notice of at
east ten days be given thereof by publication in
he Hand County Press.
BENJAMIN +. PAY.R,
Probate Judge.
Dated NOV, ~, lSS4 noy27t3
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
PROBATE NOTICES

In the Probate Court of the county of Hand, Ter
ritory of Dakota.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Semer de
ceased, befor Hon, benjamin +, Payne Judge OF
Probate,
Spencer s, Markham, Administrator of TIRE estate
OF Mary Semer, deceased having on the 18th day
OF November, 1884. presented Ia the Judge of this
Probate Court petition in due form verified by
his oath. praying for an order TO sell 80 much and
such parts OF the real estate and the personal prop
erty OF said deceased as this court should Judge
necessary or beneficial and il having appeared 10
ihis court that il is necessary to sell such estate
IL is therefore ordered =
That al persons interested In said estate TO an.
pear before this court in his Office in the court
house in the town of Miller in said county of
Hand, on the 10th day of December 1884, and
show cause why an order should not he granted to
said Administrator to sell much of such real
and personal estate of said deceased as is
And IL IL futther ordered that copy of this order
be served upon all perSons interested in said estate
by publication in the Hand County Press a weekly
newspaper published in the town OF Miller IN
said county of Hand for four successive yeeksx
sigLed BENJAMIN +. PAYNE,
Probate Jndg6.
Dated at Miller this 18th day cf November 1881.
In the matter of the estate ct Mary scmer. de-
ceased.
IL Is hereby ordered by ,is court that the hearing
IN the matter of the above estate be postpoued
nntil 10 O'Clock in the foleno et the d Ia day of
December, a. h. iSsi
tsEAL [45tIl BENJAMIN f. PAYNE,
Judge OF the irobate touri Of Hama c.. -. L.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
HOLIDAY GOODS

The windows and show cases at the Pal.
ace drugstore are brim 1uli Of magnifi-
cent line of holiday goods, from a penny
whistle TO fifty dollar toilet set. Mr.
Fitzgerald has determined to supply the
wants OF every boy and girl throughout the
land and as he has acted assistant Santa
Claus number of years, lie knows what is
wanted and has it. You must not forget to
call and see his goods. At
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
THE HoSS RACE

The monotonous quiet which hiss Pre-
vailed among..the sporting fraternity o.
Miller, was temporarily relieved las
Tuesday by couple Of three hundred
yards dashes between JIM. Gass' bay horse
Dock, and strangers horse who '.hap-
pened in town." for a small purse. Short
iy after the passenger went west the Grove d
assembled at the usual place on First
Street, with somewhat more avidity and
interest than they attend prayer meetings.
The horses. Gass' bay and the strangers
gray, were led out and the crowd proceed
ed to criticise the running qualities of the
two. After this necessary voluntary was
successfully rendered, each of the bows
proceeded to illustrate the very American
idea of Offering tribute to his own iudg-
ment by placing his little dollar in the
scale of chance according to his view of
the shadows cast by coming events. The
Gass horse. which had downed everything
before, was somewhat the favorite, but
there were no offers went begging for
takers. The required amount of monkey
ing through with the horses started, and
made hard race, both coming over the
score under the whip, with the gray horse
about one length ahead. But the Judges
Or starters, claimed they haa not sent the
horses off, and that the gray horse had
several lengths the start. This much de-
sired opportunity was not lost by the boys
70 indulge in their undisputed right of free
speech, and lots of it. The judges de-
,ided the race tie. and after more talk
md less betting, the horses We're called up
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
FINAL PROOFS.
land Office ~ HURON n d ~. b

Land ONCE at Huron. ID. T.. Oct "a, 1881
noute Is hereby given that the following named
proof IN support of his claim. and secure final en-
uy thereof and that said proof will ba made befor,
tle Clerk OF the District court. In and for Hand
county, at Miller u. T., on Monday the 22nd day oI
December, 1854 viz: William Y. Rowland und,r
ms nome stead application No. 6966, Huron scries
LOT the southwest quarter of section z, town III.
iange M 20 ana he names tho following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence residence npon ana
euItlyauon OF said tract. viz. II, p Shields, j. ID.
fitzgerald, A. wingard and Alexander Green. ali Of
Millor, ID. L. O. r. ARusrpoxn Raristr "
nOyu ~@~sN's~A'
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

AT the recent election in Potter county
Gettysburg received Hrni9riiy OF about
one hundred over Forest City, and was
rejoicing over the victory. But it seems
there is no more hope for the majority
than the wicked in Dakota. The canvassing
''oard OF that county threv out thirteen of
the nineteen precincts or enough to give
Forest City majority. OF course Gettys-
burg will contest, else she would not be in
fused with the true Dakota spirit.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Iowa City Republican, The many
friends OF Major Picker will be pleased to
learn of his election to the Terntoal
Legislature IN Dakota Mr.. Pickler
graduted from the University law school a
few years ago, and made Muscatine his
home. While there he made many and
substantial friends and gained fino re-
pufation as an orator of fine sehoiary aDil-
itv
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

IL is noticed by some of our Democratic
exchanges that tLey fear the old time
tired and fire tested Democrats won I get
the first chances at the Offices. Especially
is this noticed in the Yankton Herald
Wen, II there is anything in Dakota to be
gwen to Democrat. we think the Herald
Is entitled to it. There is no Questioning
IL Democracy for thirteen long years.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
Land Office at Huron ID Oct os lss,

iand once at Huron, ID. t. Oct 2S, 1884
Notice is hereby given that the following named
setler mas nled notice OF his intention to make
hnal entry thereof, and that said proof Of him
seii and witnesses Will be made before the Clerk
OF te District Court In and for Hand county, D. T..
AZ Miller ., T., on Wednesday the 2ith day of DE.
cember, 1884, viz: William q. Smith under his d. 4
NO. iuuZS, Tor the southwest quarter, see o. town
III range 6s, and he names the following Witnesses
70 prove me continuous residence upon and cultya-
ton of said tract viz: Nehemiah Carl, DanieI Carl
Joseph Carl and Samuel Jones, all of Miller d. II.
hoVO q. b, ARMRTRoNG. Register
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

LAND OFFICE Al HuRos. ID. L, Oct, 1s, 1884
nouce Is hereby gi,rn that the following named
settler has filed notice OF her intention To mako
final proof in support of her claim and that said
proof viii be made before Turney NJ wilkins
clerk OF DISCREET court in and for hand county. %
az miller on Saturday December 20, 1884 viz;
Mary y Miller 1888. who made soldiers home.
stead No $3.50 for the southwest quarter of sec 19
town III. range go. She names the following wit.
nesses 10 prove her continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of said land, viz: Ann Furman
and George Furman of Miller D. T.. L. J, Gosslee,
Nellie Mitchell of ST. Lawrence ID. r. .
octD G. T. ARusTnoNa pa,,atar
u. IL YOnnnlllnnh ffv
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
Land Office at Huron. d. II Oct "a. Iss

:, baHu UI1IUe NJ Huron, ID. II Oct a 1884
NouSe Is hsreby given that the following named
settler mas Med notice of his intention TO make fina
rroof in support of his claim, and secure ina
entry thereof. and that said proof of himself and
witnesses viii be made before the Clerk of the Dis
uict Court IN and for Hand county, u. T. at Miller
ID T. on Wednesday the 2ith day OF pecen ber 1874
VIZ; David Walton. under his HID NO. 1887, for the
northeast quarter section Is. town 11B range S and
he names the following witnesses to prove his con
tract. viz: John Piper. A. c. Reayes, Clans Eyler
and John Thompson all of MIXER, ID, Il.
nov6 a. n ApNsrpcx. pa,,..o
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

just at this writing, rs We sit down by
the fhckering light Of our tallowdip when
the twiiightis merging into the, etc. there
Is a general reaction taking place through
out the county, caused by the underhand-
ed work OF st. Lawrence and her central
committee, in abusing the confidence of
Hand county Republicans.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
Land opce n, u,.on m m -.

Land Once at Huron ID. T. Oct. II, 1881
Notice IL hereby given chat the following named
settle has filed notice of his Intention to mako
finai proof in support Of his claim. and secure
ilnal entry thereof and that said proof of himseI
aRd witnesses viii be made before b. +. Payne Esq
Judge Of Probate court in and for Hand county =;
Miller ID I. on Monday the 18th day of Dec 1884
at ~ o'clock A. NJ. viz; Charles II. Weeks under his
homestead No $500. Huron seriss. northwest quar-
ersecnon 35. town l12 range GS. and he names the
ioliowing witnesses TO prove his con tininous resi-
dence npon, aud cultivation of said tract viz: &
., winters. ID. W. Coward, T. o. Teller and j. H.
Daniels all OF Miller, Dakota,
oct30 a IA .pusrpoxo p.u,..
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Ameeting Of representatives
smpenncc Organizations in Da-
seen called to be held in this city
af nth 18th. The object Of the
H. oprepare plane Of operations
al advantages possible from
ua congressional action during
slAg winter,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Division and admission would give Da-
kota boom that would eclipse all Others
next spring. Thousands of dollars would
90 sent into the Territory to purchase
cheap improved lands. But whether di-
vided or admitted this winier we will have
the benefit OF a magnificent advertise
ment by this wholesale discussion in
the effete Est.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

A Mr.. Kinne, OF Washington, was in town
this week making arrangements to organize
and teach class in vocal music. A meet
ing OF all those interested is called for
thursday evening next at the Presbyter-
ian church.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

What shrewd scheme for ST. Lawrence
to get mp an indignation meeting to
smother the indignation of Hand county
Republicans concerning the action of the
central committee.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

contest in Chicago over State Sena-
ileh has received SO much notice,
decided in favor of Lehman, the
can. This leaves the Illinois
Rard a tie on Joint BALLOT,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

embers of the Republican central
70 with the assistance of st. Law
sap that indignation meeting to
aention away from their own dirty
aeceiving the voters. But it won't
1'slde of st. Lawrence.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

united States is still looking
dakota. The eastern press is
us Dakota, and home papers re-
viewing numerous requests for
oopies. The PRESS has received
The past month.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

'.ta9e plurality Of the regular Re-
acket In this Legislative district
.''h out the vote of Potter coun-
'fued to report. The unofficial
Il, a@ that county gave the regulars
would make their plurality over
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

- oeneftof the innocent people
~ We move to appoint Sam Arm
committee of one to inform Cain
~ mat Huron is not the 9th dis
'uis needn't effect Huron's title to
~adle county. however
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

~ appreciates this oppurnity to lay
" out for the roads postofice.
|aaers are offered the chance TO take
P'paper, the Toledo Blade, in con-
y with the PRESS. See notice else
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

I said history repeats itself. We be-
fh Last year Hand county had a
@a the only difference in the repeat.
y history this year is. a ring has
county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
u. d. ARMSTRONG, Register.
Land 0ffic. E,I--.,, nj 80 go.

80, L'ho onice huron lax. Oct 10. 1884
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention 10
make hnal proof in support of his claim and
Probate Judge, at Miller. Dakota on Monday DE.
Gender 10. 1884. viz; Broder Hans Abraham under
I. ID. ;. 9542 for the N. L. quarter, section 81.
nesses 10 prove his continuous residence upon and
cuihvatian OF said land viz; ID, ii. Oyler, Jerry
Bowman, Claus Eyler and Join Thomson of Miller.
Dakota. a. b. ARMsrRoNa Registar
II. NJ. Heaton. Atty. Huron d.. T oct m
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Canning News reports a mountain
|Fowllng around that place. The
Fot Ca ming and Pierre could have
Plhcent time by organizing an old
Ensd circle hunt
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
BASE BURNERS TOO CHEAP.

Hard coal base burners are now to be
obtained atJ b. Daniels hardware store
at splendid bargains.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

people OF Howell mast be very
pleased to have the Chronicle dish
sst Lawrence Tribune's ) stale matter
It's sublime entirety.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

clifton will contest the removal OF the
.uty seat of Sully to Onida.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Fne papers are trying to work MP
flent interest in the opening of the
Preservation, to send representatives
'ashington.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

va Congressman will be elected in
emoer. Ohio is advocating the same
in regard to her state elections.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

sonsocket had an .indignat,oa meeting
Ome votes thrown out by the can.
fing board of Sanborn county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Akoas howery orator Pat Donan, will
one Of the attractions with the Terri
rs exhibit at New Orleans.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

congress will undoubtly take some
bon in regard to the Sioux reservation
winter.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

PIE Presidents message was delivered
Congress- Tuesday. 1t is voluminous.
Jan average document.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04
Notice or Publication Of Notice TO
Eeadsfnr1

Notice or Publication Of Notice g
Creditors.
In the Probate Court of the county OF Hand Ter
rtory of Dakota
In the ma tier Of the estate cf Mary Semer de.
ceased Order of publication of notice 10 creditors
II is ordered that notice TO the creditors OF
Mary Semer, deceased, requiring all persons hayn0
claims against the said deceased TO exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers to the Administrator OF
the estate OF said deceased be given by said Ad.
ministrator by publication In the Hand County
Press newspaper printed la the and published In
the county OF Hand. at least once q week for four
successive weeks.
tsEAL) BEsJAauSF +. PAYNE,
Probate Jadge.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate OF Mary Semer deceased. Notice IN here
by given By the undersigned, Spencer s. Markham
Administrator of the estate OF Mary semer, de.
ceased TO the creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased 10 exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers. within four months
after the publication of this notice. TO the said
Administrator AZ his Office in the town OF Miller IN
IA the county of Hand
Dated at Miller November II, 1884
SPENCER :. MARKHAM
Administrator Of estate OF Mary Semer deceased.
45I
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

great many Dakota people going east
south this winter viii take in New
3mns.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

nepVor Democrats. Now after they
easnd that for which they long have
~ they are ufraid OF the "civil service
fa' dodge. .
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

20 cars OF the Iowa exhibit to the
orleans Far, were wrecked near
ngton last week, and badly damaged
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

t would like to hear report from
of the boys on the merits of the
tOr well Augur.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

fue electors of the vrrious states met
ksrday to vote for President.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

Esntucky ut last elects one Republican
sgrssman. 4he state however is still
kttly Democratic.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

ltoona has voted bonds for the pur.
n Of sinking an artesion we'll for pro-
hoo against fire.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

|xsCook county has three cases Of
pn pox.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

| The total vote OF Dakota in 1882 v as At
4 This year it will reach $4,000.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-12-04

chrs was visited by p destructive fire
\ week.