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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
INNOCENCE AT HOME.

st. Lawrence Tribune. you go
to the polls on the 6t3 day of November
recolect that your vote decides the destiny
Of the future of Hand county. III YOU
vote for st. Lawrence there Will be AN in-
crease of value in towH property. st.
Lawrence will grow and assume the pro-
portions of a city. IL you vote for Miller
it will not help town property, but Will re-
main the same as il is tins day, and I.
Lawrence will go ahead on the even tread
of her way. and in time will bring up at
the end of the race and be winner at last.
What particular benefit will it be to the
farmers to have town property in st. Law
ren,e Increase in value? Great argument.
And then about the destiny Of Hand coun
ty! Also - ST. Lawrence Will 90 ahead on
the even tread OF her way and be better
than Miller any how if Miller is the coun-
ty seat. Two geod markets. Poor little
Tribune. 1t can't help itself. 1t don't
know any better. The people of st. Law
renee don't think enough cf 1t to tell II
what to say and yet il is by far the clean
er of the two papers. Ii rs really too bad
Sage hasn't another week before election
10 rush to the rescue. as he tried to Eek
plain" the Tribune item about where the
check came from. Still we don't think its
necessary to put of the election another
week. Miller would have two-shirds by
that time. bat majority will do.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

and almost perfect PROTECTION AGAINST
FIRE. At the corle.s of each block is
placed fire plugs or hydrants, ready at any
moment FOR the attachmect of two lines of
hose, from which two streams oi water
can be thrown over three story building
simultaneously. One of these FIRE plugs Is
placed upon the corner of the CouRT
HOUSE SQUARE where the Jail buildings
stand, also hydrant in front Of the jail
and where Miller proposes to build the
comfy free court house. Most of the
cisizens Of the county are aware OF the
facts set forth above; and any others can
convince themselves su'h is the case.
whenever they are in town.
Now, fellow citizens, We want to ask YOU
II it is not to the county's interest, to have
all the county property placed upon this
court house square in Miller; where there
viii be ample convenience for plenty of
water and at the same time a protection
against fire furnished that can be had ne
where else in the county outside of Millerr
With this almost perfect protection against
fire the rates of insurance fre far below
that of any other town, and Hand county
would not only have her property well
protected, but save considerable money
each year on insurance.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
A FEW REASONS.

Among the reasons heretofore pNbllshed
why Miller should be the county seat Of
Hand county are the following which We
consider advisable to call your attention
to for the last time. Think them over,
draw your own conclusions and vote with
out prejudice or coercion.
Miller Is nearest the center Of the coun-
ty, ard in justice to all parts Of course
would accommodate more people.
Miller now is good grnin market, and
we oppose the idea of st. Lawrence that it
were better to have one good town thar
two, because two towns furnish competi-
ton in all things, while one good town
would not. Farmers want competition.
The small property owners of Miller
would be unjustly robbed OF portion OF
their valuation if the county seat be NOV.
ed. The fact that many Of us have invest
ed our all in homes here, is proof that we
honestly expect our own people OF Hand
county to protect our property against the
selfish desires of a Chicago Capitalist who
imagines your principle can he bartered
and sold the same as his options on wheat.
The citizens of Miller have raised $4,000
in cash to add TO the county property.
and will give more in work by those who
have nothing else to offer.
We claim tbs notice OF election was too
short and undue advantage was taken, and
that If st. Lawrence should possibly Sc
cure a yo-thirds vote the courts would
have to settle it, and the taxpayers would
have debt upon them similar 10 that OF
several other counties. We don't attempt
to threaten; as ST. Lawrence would like to
make you believe, but simply say we will
protect our property the same as anybody
would.
The county owns si.43S.oO worth
Of property in the tewn OF Miller.
Out of this "a. .433. 90 valuation the only
thing that could be removed would be the
cell and doors. which would have to be-
torn to pieces and made over at great ex-
pense. The balance, or S3, 1890 would
bea
TOTAL LOSS To THE COUNTY
| ecause il cannot be removed and mnst
revert TO the original owners. Will the
voters Of Hand cownfy nesdlessly throw
away ~, ,433 90 worth OF property
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
MILLER's OFFER

Millers offer Is genuine, and will not be
withdrawn, no difference what any st.
Lawrence man may say.
To convince the voters that it ere use
less to incur expense and loss to move the
county. seat, We will group together tn
property already
OWNED by THE COUNTY IN MILLER.
First Is a block OF ground, worth
81 10000 next Il jail and other necessary
buildings, costing Sl,500,00. of which
Miller gave 81 900 and the county $500 90,
cell and iron doors, costing 81 10000
which the county purchased; a water
hydrant with necessary piping, put in the
ground below the frost line, Sl50.00;
sidewalk around two sides of the block,
costing Sl75 90 by the county, and 2O0
trees, two TO five years old, put on the
square by the citizens of Miller, also "A
wire fence: summarized as follows:
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
THAT KEY NOTE

Nearly the first item written in the coun.
~ seat discussion, appeared in the st.
Lawrence Tribune, OF Oct. , G, saying IL.
A. Driver, (of Chicago townsite owner Of
st. Lawrence put up his cL eek for 5000"
The Press Immediately took this up as the
key note, because it proved without
shadow of doubt where the money came
from. and we knew the loyal residents of
Hand county would quickly resent this
attempt to bribe them 10y aH aristocratic
speculator Of Chicago. who has no in or
est in common with any one of us striv-
ing tc gain livelihood in this new coun-
try. At first the people and papers of St.
Lawrence ignored this point but when
they saw the reaction which has been
going on all over Hand county the past
two weeks. they trie to defend themselves
and crawl ont OF the position their own
paper placed them in.
Mr. b r. Ives, who is riding over the
county in his fine carriage, stated Mt a
meeting in 100. SO last week that the Tri.
bnne was mistaken; that the check was
his own; and for the people not to believe
what the PRESS said. This statement was
made in the preseuce of so people, some
frcm st. Lawrence some from Miller, and
some farmers in that locality. Accom-
panying the Millerites was Fred Martin,
who is an expert short hand reporter, and
who TOOK DOWN ALL THE SPEECHES.
The evidence in this case is positively in
controvirtabie,
Now let US cite one other little incident
and you will see how good cur Judgment
vas on the key note" Mr.. j ID. Fitz-
gerald was returning from Huron last Fri
day and on the train met ex-commissioner
Levi Harris, Of lis 81, who asked him
about the county seat question. Mr. Fitz-
gerald presented the Miller side, and in
the CONVEX satIon stated that Miller put up
5000 in cash. while st. Lawrence put up
the check of Z. A. Driver, Chicago
speculatoI, and no one knew whether 1t
sitting near jumped up in an excited man
ner and told Mr.. Fitzgerald to shit up.
That he was E. A. Driver of Chicago; that
the check was his, and was perfectly good.
II the reports of disinterested passengers
are true. Mr. f. A. Driver goa oil the argu-
ment he wanted. And if he can spare a
few days from his Chicago speculations
and elegan. home at Riverside, Mr.. Z. A +.
Driver, "of Chicago" will discover there
are no flies on Miller. But that isn't the
point we wish to make. We have positive
evidence that a paper Of St Lawrence,
said E. A. Driver put up the check; We
have positive evidence that b. Il. Ives said
the paper was mistaken, that he himself
put up the check. and last, but not least,
we have Just as positive evidence that E..
A. Driver, ''of Chicago" says i Is his
check. "Iou pays your money, and takes
your choice"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
WHO OWNS ST. LAWRENCE
A Chicago Spectator Who
Would Not Live in
Hand County.
HERE'S YOUR PROOF.

Chicago Times. Oct. Ed. A. Driver
is the orator of the board, AMI can talk to
the tune Of a hundred thousand more
than he could few weeks ago. He has
ALWAYS been a bull, though more of COM
mission man than speculator. He lives
at Riverside in good style.
St Lawrence Tribune, Oct e." e. A..
Driver & Co, tof Chicagol townsite pro-
prietors of st. Lawrence, have deposited
with b. r. Howell, treasurer. 5000 TO
build court house when the county-se
is located at st. Lawrence"
II isn't likely the farmers OF Hand
county will be coaxed or bought to vote
for st. Lawrence, when the proof is so
positive the town is owned by rich Chi
cngo speculator, who has nothing in com
mon with them.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
our ARTEsIAN WELL.

We wish to again call the ATTENTION Oh
Hand county citizens to the fast thar
Miller has one of the very best artesian
wells 10 be found in this country. Besides
being able to supply town OF se'efa
thousand people with all the water needed
n also furnishes the best and most eco
nomicnl protection against fire. And this
one particular po Mt is of interest to all OF
voa The we'll has pressure OF 10
mounds to the square inch and pours out
,ooo Gallons OF water every minute. Inc
c,,,zsps Of Miller have placed pipes all
over the town below the frost lire; giving
nc a. once fne system Of ,Naterworss'
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
DIFFERENT ARGUMENTS.

The st Lawrence canvassers have been
harping and drumming at the people Of
ranges &C and CT that their land would be
more valuable if the county scat were
moved to ST. Lawrence, because it would
be closer 10 them. Now, i: this is u fact
what in the world do ANY Of the people
of ranges Gs, GO aud 20 want to vote to re-
move the county seat farther fro them ?
A removal would espse the people of the
west ranges six mile drive farther than
Mt present OF course st. Lawrence don't
use this argument in the three west ranges.
As a matter OF justice to all localities il
must be remembered Miller is almost en-
actly in the center Of the county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
WHAT'S THE MATTER Win SAGE ?
HE'S ALL RIGHT. OF COURSE.


While attending grand rally at Spring
Lake last Thursday evening. gotten up
by St Lawrence people in their interest
on the county seat question, our reverend
and ecclesiastical frlend, Brer Collins.
courtesusly rendered us copy OF the
Journal. OF course our attention was
called 10 a two colnmn article in which
one signing himself Farmer Taxpayer
tSage) undertakes a voluminous dIapnosis
OF n supposable s:lment of Kephart's
principle organ OF digestion md concludes
II is an aggravated case Of stomach ache.
There is also vast amount OF space used
in an effort To establish the fac. that Keep
hart is n boil alalicious AMI awful liar.
As to our condition Of sicksets we refer
Mr. Sage to Mrs o. II. pruner. of Spring
Lake. who heroically prepared an abund-
ance Of excellent provender for forty or
fifty Miller and st. Lawrence people. II
she says there was ANYTHING wrong with
his appetite at her supper table. we will
give mp. We also cite az witnesses TO The
contrary OF the first charge some twenty
or thirty of st. Lawrence's leading citizens
whom we have casualty encountered on
the prNInes in various sections Of Hand
county during the past week or two--we
were all looking for land
As to the liar charge We liuger around
u hope that some peopfe will not take
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
LITIGATION.

st. Lawrence is trying TO make some
capital by saying Miller is threatening the
taxpayers with lawsuit which will double
up their taxes in case the county seat be
moved. We want to ask any citizen Of
Hand county If he would quietly submit
to haye his property deprecated by some
other person? The first laS Of human
nature is self preservation, and no sane
man can blame the citizens of Miller If
they carry the case into court to protect
their property. Should such thing occur
the taxpayers OF course would have 10 pay
for the cOunty's defense. We heard this
same question brought up and discussed
recently by two farmers. One asked the
other what effect this threat, as st. Law
renee calls II, Of litigation would have up
on the voters. The other farmer said as
far as he was concerned he had applied it
20 himself in this way: If some fellow
would come along and jump his claim, lie
would contest il and protect his home
until his last dollar was gone. and he
couldn't blame the people Of Miller il they
did carry the question into the courts il
the county seat was voted to st. Lawrence.
That farmer struck the nail on the head
so squale cannot better his argument.
St. Lawrence is evidently afraid of this
question. because she is trying to assure
the taxpayers the expense OF a law suit
will not fall upon them. We say to the
taxpayers that If the county seat be voted
to st Lawrence the county MUST ASSUME
The DErESsE. No private individual can
pay Hand county's debts, even If he
would. The taxpayers must stand the
expense.
But there is a very simple way to avoid
any trouble, any expense. or any increase
OF taxes, and that is to qaietiy vote for
Miller,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
THE ROSS co., SEAT MEETING.

On the night of the 26th nlt. meeting
was advertised at the Ross school house in
lO9-69 by st Lawrence, inviting sU to
attend and listen to q discussion OF the
county-seat question, There were people
from. Mondamin, Miller and st. Lawrence
townships present. Mr.. Tbos Cawood
was made chairman aud after music by
the s. L., band. Rev Collins was called
to the front He had scarcely uttered two
sentences before he tripped up on mis-
tstement. He said Miller people short
time ago asked the board OF cointy com
missioners to bond for Sl2,oOe court
house Miller never asked the board to
do ANYTHING of the kind-but his audience
happened t. be better posted on that point
than he thsusht for The effect of thus
pious politicians harrangue was very hght
and whit argument was given was ruth
lessly u,auled out Of time in SHEET ordei
Inv . resident farmer Fred Jannings who
knew as much about the whole affair as
aid our reverend St. l., taiker. One or
two Miller gentlemen present were court
eeusly granted five minutes talk eaeh
on YES. we forgot TO say that Msssrs. Nee
ler and Ives were also orators on this oc'
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
CONTESTS.

Buffalo county, joining Hand on the
south, has had two years coEnty-seae
contest on hands. Debt $4,000. People
leaving for other counties.
Brown county has county seat contest.
Voters changed county seat from Columbia
to Aberdeen Supreme court of territory
ordered il bnck. Now appealed TO Z. S.
Supreme court Debt 10000.
Sphinx county changed county-seat from
Ashton to Redheld. Lawsuit and ss,Ooo
iebt.
EVERYBODY nearly knows Of similar cases
within their own experience or observa-
sion. A lot Of settlers in South Hand
codnty, for instance, know Clinton ceuaty
Iowa, has an indebtness OF sl5o,Ooo ON
Clinton aud Dewitt county seat contest.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
THE WAY THEY DID 1T,

A perfectly reliable citizen of Logan
township, informs us when the st. Law
tition to him for signature. it had no head
ing to 1t to indicate what it was for. He
is perfectly willing to make affidavit to
that effect. This is only pointer to show
what skull duggery st. Lawrence parties
indulged in to obtain signatures Homes
ty is the best policy, sure.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
DON'T FORGET NOV 6.

Remember Il. A. Dricer, the
Chicago speculator, arrired IN 81
Laurence last Ueek for tic express
purpose Of buying your principle,
your birthright, your rote. Stand
to your principle ike men, and zoe
,cM shop him that has monty, be
1t $1,000 or $25, 900, cannot dictate
to the poor bat honest settler Of
Hand coaatq Uhat he must do.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
Z. A. DRIVER. "oF CHICAGO

We suppose Z. A. Driver has beeL sum
moned to ST. Lawrence TO BUY the county
seat. What do you think of that turner's
anyhow? Will you allow this aristoerstsc
millionaire to come here and dictate to
you with his fine airs and money where
you. shall place your county seat? Will
YOU allow him to hold out his white, soft
hand and tell you to lick il like so many
cattle. because he has plenty OF money!
He will offer yon his money in the way Of
brbe for the court house, bat every
farmer should go 10 the polls on Nov. 9th
determined to resent this insult and vote
for Miller, the poor mans town.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
LOOK OUT FOR IT.

Driver, the Chicago grain specnlator
says he will buy yon votes for St. Law
renee election day. He wants TO enhance
the value Of his property there and then
do rs they do on the board of trade--un-
load. They will also parade, probably, an
affidavit Of another cheek of bigger fig
ures. Remember Millers money is on
deposit IN cold casL aud it cannot be with
drawn on the day of election or at any
other time--uniess the county seat be re-
moved
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
FRAUDULENT VOTES.

St. Lawrence charges Miller with having
fraudulent votes in 1882. We have heard
of such ruses to cover up something.
Keep your eye on ST Lawrence. There is
a gang Of non-residents in the town now I.
The vote last June in that town for school
superintendent was 105. Now rememb, Y
this and see what the vote will be next
week. We have no money TO spend for
imported votes, aud will cast only our
usual vote. II st. Lawrence votes the men
who came from Aberdeen and elsewhere
two weeks ago don't blame Miller il the
taxpayers eventually have to pay for all
this trouble.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Sage's mode Of warfare is peculiarly his
own. He usually takes up any argument
presented by an opponent, IN sections.
After diurrEea of words and the merest
statements. unsubstantiated. he says
There! Lie No. /, nailed" "Stick a
pin there!' Etc. He is so afraid his read
ers NAV not see he has knocked the "other
fellow" out, that lie always tells them
aboat it each issue. But then he can't
help that. he's built that way.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

To know that john Baldwin loves the
dear farmer it is only necessary to visit
st. Lawrence and see the two.acre lot he
has covered with old machinery. taken in
On chattej itans. While We believe John
will skin the eyes out of auy nun. yet We
are not prepared TO say he is brute"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Vote for Miller and the matter will be
forever settled, as ST. Lawrence sill never
again dare bring the question up to cause
the exp nse and enmiti2s incurred in the
presenL fight
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
BE CAREFUL.

BE sure that all is right at your polling
places: get out the full vote; stay until
the vote is counted; and see thnt the clerks
have duplicates Of the tally sheets. RE-
MEMBER kEELER Is CLERK. and AL elec-
ton returns pass through lis hands.
Give Miller iair vote aud II fai: count.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
PREF JUDICE

II we cared 10 carry ON II war based up
on prejudice We could report many facts
that have come to our knowledge concern
ing the ways and manners of aristoerutic
families which usually lead in the doings
Of St. Lawrence, bu' SO long AS We have
good arguments to offer we need no assist
ance from prejudice.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Don't vote lawsuit upon the c,urty
and then blame the small property owners
of Miller IL they try to protect their homes.
They would only be human, and DE doin2
the same as You would do IL some one
jumped your claim, or otherwise tried to
iniure youy property.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Most Hand county people know of the
King and Gass, whereby debt OF $500.
was saddled on the county. st. Lawrence
will try aud explain 1t away.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

W, win not object to anyone believing
what st. Lawrence people say they have
done ON county seat matters we do
protest you should not believe what they
say in regard to Miler's efforts in the same
direction without reliable confirmation.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
AS TO EDITOR CLAYTON.

April l6, 1888 Geo. w. Clayton, st. Law
renee editor protein of the Rec Heights
Press, stood on the stairway leading to the
Press office and there told the writer here
of that he had about closed out his bank.
ing business in Rec Heights and had de-
termined on hunting up a new location
for business He said. however, that he
had made up bis mind il he could get the
Office of Register Of Deeds OF Hand coun-
ty, he wonld remain in the county, Of
caurss
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Wonder IL NJ Lawrence finds anyone
who believes their story, that Miller has
withdrawn her money. No one but
chunrp would believe such half witted
campaign yarn
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Farmers. do you remember the promises
keeier made TO You two years ago to gain
your votes? Did he do as he
prom ised before? Will he again?
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
Total owned by county, 5 4,43J 90

Now add to this the s.. 900 which Miller
has placed in the coun'y T.easurer's
hands. and the work and stone offered by
tue citizens of Miller and vicinity You
may, of course, say this work is not on
deposit, but it is the offer Of carpenters,
painters, masons, teamsters. and laborers
who have nothing else to give. VIII you
scot at the poor man's effer' lie has
nothing to give but the sweat of his
brow TO protect his home and property.
Perhaps we ought not count it,
but il is offered with the same sincerity
the more fortunate man tenders his
money. Take it or not as You see fit.
County property as above listed si,433 10
Miller's cash for court house. -. 5000 90
Millei's work and stone. e.., 575 90
lOtM. ......... iV,ooo w
This is all Miller has to offer. To ask
more would be an injustice the people of
Hand county viii never allew. This can
be had without EXPENSE TO the taxpayers.
Consequently we KNOW it is to their in
terest TO vote for Miller, and refuse ANY
offer st. Lawrence may make, because II
ST. Lawrence is successful the taxpayers
will have to pay for big lawsuit, as we
will protect our homes, the SAME as you
would If somebody jumped your claim.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01
A NEW DEAL!
st. Lawrence With!raWs Her
First Proposition,
Makes a Second one. With
draws thatand makes
Il Third.
Evidently they are Trying
to Deceive

At the meeting of the commissioners
yesterday St. Lawrence withdrew her first
proposition, which her canvassers have as
sured all Hand county was genuine, and
offered to give Hand county their brick
store buildin. for n court house, and
three acres in the suburbs. Then
+ A. Driver promised to buy said
brick building from the county for
$4,000 when the title was fully vested
in the county, and the county seat located
at st Lawrence for TEN CONSECUTIVE
YEARS.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Journal Jan, /, lsS3--"SIilier is situat-
ed almost exactly in the center of the
county"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1888-11-01

Lying and bnying--is st. Lawrence's
method Of campaian work.