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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
HAND COUNTY FAIR.
Annual Meeting at Miller June 18th to
Elect Directors for the
Ensuing Year.
State superintendent Pinkham ON the
Sheep Raising and Wool Grow.
ing Industry
Decoration Day Services The Weeks
Roundup Of Local and Per-
sonal Brieflets.
HAND COUNTY FAIR.

Notice Is given elsewhere Of the annual
meeting Of the Hand County Agricultural
Society TO elect directors for the ensuing
year This is matter of no small impor-
tance to the people Of this county, aud es-
pecially to the citizens Of Miller. In fact
the election OF directors and subsequent
exhibit on Of pro iucts is one of the very
most important local events, and should
he promptly and enthusiastically taken
hold Of.
There are comparatively few counties
in the state that hold fair every year,
and for that reason alone should our peo-
pie take pride in the county meeting
Until the establishment of this society II
was almost impossible to even form an
intelligent estimate of what was produced
within Hand county's borders. And the
benefits derived from this exhibition Ger
tainly are patent to any person without
being detailed.
The fairs have not always been as sue
cessfull as the hand working presidents
and officers tried to make them, but that
was due to the weather, meagre crops
and consequent business depression.
That the fair has been continued at all
under such circumstances is a compli-
ment to the perseverance o. the officers
and credit to the worthy ambition of
our people to forward such enterprises
The present indications are for an
abundant crop, and if this be realized,
each and every citizen must see the profit
even necessitv-of continuing this annual
gathering and exhibition or our products,
with its beneficial dissemination of ex-
perience Of the most successful farmers
and stock -raisers.
We can have good fair il we so declare,
providing of course the crop prospects are
realized. The first step necessary is to
get together" Do it with a determina-
ton to accomplish something for the
general good of the county. very little
effort and interest will be required from
each one Don't shirk your share, but
come in to the meeting June 7th. Show
a little enthusiasm and interest, and we
will have the dandiest county fair ever
held in South Dakota.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
A PAYING INDUSTRY.

EDITOR PREss:--For more than two
months the writer has been giving con-
siderable thought to what he believes
will prove better solution of our finan-
ciai troubles here in South Dakota, than
any other one thing is likely to do. /
allude to the sheep industry, (snd Hand
county is no exception) that sheep can be
handled with less expense and with great
er profit than any other class of live stock.
1t is noteworthy that sheep are here re-
markably healthy, and also that they are
well adapted to our dry climats. We u.s.
ually have here a rich and abundant
growth OF the wild grasses, for pasture
and hay; and even in our poorest seasons,
almost every farmer has raised grain
enough to have wintered in thriving con-
dition large flock Of sheep. The fact
that sheep require but little gram is in
their favor. The fact, too, that the pri-
mary investment is so much less than that
required In handling horses and cattle
land the returns in profit being 50 much
more speedy induces the conviction that
we could not do wiser thing than to in
terest ourselves in this practicable in
dustry Why should not Hand county
make record as a sheep raising and wool
growing country? Cannot something be
done, by proper organization, to bring to
Hand county the ensuing season large
number Of these profit producing grazersp
Sheep. am aware, are much higher IN
price than they we're a year ago, yet from
correspondence have had. believe they
can be procured at fair prices after the
shearing season is over. There are very
few CT us who have done much with grain
raising in Dakota, who have not suffered
severely with the loss that has sometimes
attended our efforts. Is 10 not wise to do
more with live stock? The horse is our
best rustier, cattle are now looking up
in Price. hogs can be made successful
with more corn raising and root culture;
and sheep, always successful here when
rightly cared for. will utilize our grasses
and be source of ready and abundant
profit.
l understand that a meeting is to be
called at the court house in Miller next
Saturday for the purpose Of organizing q
wool growers association for Hand county.
trust there will be good attendance.
In haste. Very Truly,
@. L. PINKHAM.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

THE SCHOOL ELECTION.

Tuesdays school election, which was
called to show the wishes of the citizens
in regard to employment of teachers was a
harmonious affair. The PRESS was op-
posed to the election, believing il un-
necessary inasmuch ms the wishes OF the
majority had been plainly expressed to
the directors in a petition. But We do
not blame the teachers and their friends
for taking care OF their own interests.
when the issue was forced upon them.
The present school is commonly conceded
TO be the best we ever had, and the lis
votes cast Tuesday were practically
unanimous for retention of the present
corps Of teachers. The opposition saw
their error in time to make no fight, and
the PRESS fervently hopes this unanimous
uprising of the school patrons and citi-
zens in support Of a good school will put
stop TO the annual kicking. and that we
may hereafter disregard the precedent of
an election. This action of patrons re.
moves all responsibility from the directors
and indicates who they want for teachers.
We hope the Board will comply with the
unanimous sentiment at their meeting
Monday evening, and there let the matter
drop. ....
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
SPRING LAKE.

Star:-Quarteriy meeting services begin
at Spring Lake on Friday night MAY 80
continuing until Sunday night June lst
Service Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
Quarterly conference Saturday 2 o'clock
All members of the quarterly conference
are earnestly requested to be present.
Presiding elder Bradford will be present
during the meeting.
To whom il may concern: In address
ing letters to Dean, S. D., don't write al
so "Sprng Lake" as a part Of the address.
Spling Lake is the name VI our township,
but the name Of our postofice is simply
Dean. Everybody may not know there
is an Office named Spring Lake in Mime
haha county, S. D.. and there is where all
mali with Spring Lake" upon it. goes,
tins causing 1t to be delayed before reach
ing it's proper destination,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
Sanford Boatman and family returned

Sanford Boatman and family returned
last week from West Superior, Wis, to
again take up their residence in Miller,
with the firm intention Of staying right
here. air. B. was caught IN the meshes
of Pierre's imaginary boom last fall, and
removed to the temporary, where he con-
Quoted boarding house. As soon as
he became satisfied there would be no
settlement on the reservation he con-
cluded there was no use to remain in
Pierre any longer, so he removed to West
Superior. The latter place he says is
very lively bat everything Is oyer done.
Boat. is painting and fixing up his bust
ness building near the Vanderbilt hotel
and will soon start restaurant and lunch
counter,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
THE NORTHWEST.
Helena Briefly Viewed For the Press
Readers.


Special Correspondence:
One OF the foremost and most important
northwestern cities upon the great North
ern Pacific system of railway is Helena,
the picturesque, lively capital Of Montana,
since the division of Dakota now one of
the largest states in the Union. A few
matters Of. statistical record and descrip-
tion of this city and its people may in
terest the readers of a prairie country, be-
caase of its contrast il nothing else.
Helena is built upon the side-h idea.
and contains a population OF 10000 to
$4,000 Of active, pushing. and withal agree
able people as met with anywhere. Be-
ing the midway point on this great trans
continental line, her future prosperity
and importance is shrowded only as to its
eventual extent. Tha. it will reach to un-
usual proportion is proudly and enthusi-
sstically insisted upon by her citizens.
and may say is also readily impressed
upon the visitor.
The city is built at the base Of Mt.
Helena, between the Big Belt and Rocky
mountains. maintaining Its commercial
supremacy Of the Missouri Valley, sgri-
cultural lands. stock ranges and mining
industries.
In hurried run over the city the OBJ
server notes that the buildings are very
fine. much more so than resident OF any
purely agricultural state ever sees in the
cities OF his own locality. My only ma
terial objection to the city being that IN
the old original town the streets arc too
narrow for the buildings thereon-and
the hills too steep for prairie man.
Many elegant buildings are being erected,
aud others being remodIed TO comply
with the mere modern demanded for In.
creased facilities in business and residence
property. In excavating for new build
ings it Is not infrequent to pan out enou h
minerals TO pay for the work, though the
whole townsite is an old placer camp. !
mined over years ago.
OF course in city with the future Of
Helena property is on the top shelf, and
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

the poor man can accumulate no more
nor perhaps SO much, here than elsewhere.
Iaborers and mechanics who came early,
however, and hung onto their few lots
have in several instances become wealthy
! met one house painter, who had been
fortunate enough 10 holding onto one fine
lot for which he has refused $4,000 in
cash. He is holding it at $40, 900. and
will probably receive that amount. Some
others who came here with small posses
sions are now the prominent, wealthy
citizens of tho place. and spend their
money with an abandon characteristic OF
the westerner enjoying unlimited pros
perity. The first class hotel fare is rich
in quality and price. But the economical
visitor who wishes to remain awhile in
the city can obtain furnished rooms with
all convenienccs. and day board at $1,000
to $l2.0G per week.
The principal events during my brief
visit were one fire alarm. two dead men,
from an overdose OF lead. and four burg.
laries. ! will take more time and attempt
a Detter report of the Sound and coast
country.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
SHE'S ON.

That is. the irrepressible conflict Is on,
and the boys who want suthin, may begin
hustling. The machinery In coutroi OF
the republican party has selected July
10Th as the date for the County convention.
ana st, Lawrence the place. The PRESS
has no hssitancy in voiciug its own opin-
ION and that Of dozens of republicans ex-
pressed to the reporter since last weeks
rnmors we're published, that the conyen-
oon Is too early. It causes q uselessly
long campaign OF 4 months on the COUNTY
Candidates and selects 10 deleeates to a
su'te convention which meets Aug. 27--
OF ~ days after our county delegates are
CHOSEN However there may be reasons
advanced IN favor Of an early convention,
vi course the democrats will not nomi-
na'e county candidates until they see the
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
coMMmIssroNER's pRooxEpINa.
MILLER, Nav %, 1890, / D. m.

MILLER, Nav 22, 1890, ! p. m.
The Board of County commissioners
met in special session to consider matters
pertaining to Keeler artesian well. All
members present.
On motion committee was appointed
to procure tubing and necessary appli-
ances for the completion of the Keelsr
artesian we'll.
On motion W. y. Major was appointed
as that committee.
On melton IT 10 hereby ordered that q
County Warrant be issued on the Keller
Artesian Well Fund for $55o.Oo. made
payable to w. S. Major, said committee.
On motion il Is hereby ordered that the
time be. and is hereby extended in the
completion Of the work on Keeler srtesian
well until July 10th. 1890. subject to
the approval OF the bendsmen and the
County Artesian Well Commissioners.
Continued
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
DECORATION DAY.

All the old soldiers are invited to meet
at the G.. A. r. hall at $3.50 where there
will be flowers prepared to decorate the
graves of comrades in the cemetery.
The public schools will join in the
march under the management Of their
teachers. At the cemetery the veterans
will decorate the graves and have other
exercises appropriate for the occasion.
The school win strew flowers st the foot
of the ent, each scholar to deco
rate in the name Of some particular person
or state, after which they will favor the
occasion with O song By COMMITTEE.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
RIVERSIDE.

Corn planting is done, excepting some
who have to repiant on account of cut
worms.
Duncan Mcdonald, Of Highmcre, was
here the first of the week buying cattle.
w. c. Woolley is in Sully county in
suring W. c. is a rustler and will make
man think it is the proper caper any
wav.
L. A. Watkins went to st. Lawrence
Monday for a load of ground feed.
Everybody should hear Rev. Gowdy
next Sunday at IL at the Ayers school
House.
Are We going to vote for County Super
intendent We have not heard of any
candidates as yet. BILLY.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
MILLER's ALL RIGHT.


II Is but the truth to state that Miller
bas been little grogRy and off her feet
for the past year or two, but the incidents
OF the present year shows she is getting
back on her feet again. The township
election went all right, the city election
followed suit, the school election harm on
lied and united the entire town, and at last
after several defeats the Miller base ball
nine caught the seasons spirit and mopped
the earth with the washington aggregation
in such manner that this towns future
prosperity is assured. Add 10 this few
minor questions like the crop prospect
being the best in years, and we see no
reason why we can not safely say things
are coming our way. Now let us follow
the trend Of events to successful culmina-
tion of the seasons promise and wind her
mp with a grand Hand county fair.
But abou. that ball game, which Is of
interest to at least nine fellows who have
martyred themselves under the rude jests
of public void OF that feeling Of sympa-
thy which should characterize remarks of
neighbors for the home heroes when they
go down before accidents. bad umpires,
etc. But it was a good game ANYWAY.
The large crowd Of spectators enjoyed the
playing and hooted the kicking of all the
players against the frank" decisions of um-
pire Closer. That is II Of the players
kicked at everything and brought the
crowds wrath down upon their heads.
There was one shining exception deserv-
ing mention, and that was Harry Roberts
the wessineton catcher. Harry always
endorses the umpire. and is willing to
abide his decision-consequently he is
the one player who receives boquets.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
ORIENT.

Eagle DIR. Rowland was in from
Miller Thursday
Bunker A. d. Hill and Roll. opera
house proprietor, were in fiom Miller the
first Of the week.
Last Thursday ten-year-old daughter
OF Farmer Kopeski. Of 1859, sustained
quite severe INJURIES from the kick OF a
mule, received in In the face,
The Star Route mail lease for the Orient
Howell and Howell Heimick lines has
been secured by DR.. A. Howell of this
place. The contract covers period of
four years. The doctors eldest son. Frank
will handle the work.
st. Lawrence instead of Miller appeared
In part of last weeks issue in an item in
relation to the shortage OF postmaster II
the latter place The Eagle has very
iDsolent letter from the ass who acts as
deputy postmaster at st. Lawrence in re-
htion to it.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

ANY one interested in the sick benefit,
funeral laid, and death beneficiary asso-
Citations of the United States can help
make the statistics Of their organizations
for the forthcoming census more complete
and disseminate the knowledge Of the
good work they are dong by sending
the names of such societies as they may
know Of. and the addresses of their princI-
pal officers. to Charles A. Jenney, Special
Agent OF the Eleventh Census, 5s William
Street, New York City.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

For the week ending May 26, 1890, the
following letters remain uncal.ed foi at
the Miller post Office;
Miss Rosa l.. Dean,
Miss Mollie Porter,
Parties calling for above will please say
advertised. II. t. TAYLOR, p. M
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

mistakes made by. and the weak points Of.
the republicans. Hence IT is important
that the entire party OF the county
awakens to the necessity Of selecting for
standard bearers men who can stand such
campaign, men who are above reproach
in Character and have in public or private
walks OF life demonstrated their ability to
conduct an office properly. Now let all
republicans OF the county prepare to have
voice liz the party selections for can.
didates.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
HOWELL.
A Cold Wave and Rain-Hogs Scarce
at High Prices.

A Cold Wave and Rain-Hogs Scarce
at High Prices.
Rev. j. E. Andrews exchanged pulpits
with Rev. M. E. Chaplin, and preached
acceptably to large congregation the
18th inst.
Dave Stapp has gone to Duluth.
Ambrose Linn recently lost 2 cows
strayed away. Also Rev. ID. Baker lost q
steer strayed away. Those cattle are not
to be found,
The Bates sisters. OF Hand. and the
Asker sisters, of Carlton, are attending
college at Redheld.
Will Riffel was over from Frankfort
He reports large crops put in, and says
the artesian well there is dandy.
We saw oere six year old sister Of
Mrs. Vim. Barker handling the paint
brush with much dcxterity. What is the
matter with an y child early acquiring the
art Of painting
A cold wave has struck our town--we
notice black clouds driven by wind COW
ering the entire armament May 20 wo
had phenomenal weather. From the
northeast came black cloud, which by
the fierce gale was driven PROSTATE to the
earth; almost the eltire township was
wrapped in a veil Of mist which was
denser than fog. This mist was stirred
by the unsettled condition Of atmosphere,
giving to the whole strange aspect.
Patsy O'Neil of Faulkton, was looking
for fat hogs and cattle. He says he finds
them very scaree--is willing to pay the
highest price.
II rains--we are afraid the drouth and
crop failure croakers will be obliged to
change their time s..
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

The business men Of Miller owe 1t TO
themselves to take an active interest in
the Hand county fair Don't holi back
and trust to some other person to do your
share. Come mp to the rack, and let as
have united energetic effort 10 make the
town what she was one day. Every man
in town should attend the fair meeting
Saturday June 7th at the city hall
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

The glarlous rains Of the past week or
ten days have pushed things forward in
great shape The weather was little too
cool for corn and vegetables but all right
for small grain. We can stand the cool
weather now-and the moisture. Warm
weather later ON will fetch things ont OK.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

One OF the few opportunities for pleasure
of the people of Hand county is the coun-
ty fair. Il does not seem wise to let this
enterprise lag. 1t might even be said that
this is the only matter Of genuine pleasure
aud profit. combined in which the whole
county is interested. A little enthusiasm
from each person will insure good fair.
Let MS make the effort.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

One more week Of school will close the
spring term. The occasion will be OBJ
served by exercises at the opera house.
An admission fee of % cents will be
charged for the purpose of creating fund
to decorate the school rooms. The date
will be June 9th. The exercises Will bs
well worth the price.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

In trying to boost mp the detected feel
ings OF Pierre people Keep. Of the Free
Press says Dull is itp Well just visit
some OF the other towns in the state and,
remember, Rome was not built in day.
The fact that Rome was. not built in a
day" was forcibly impressed upon KEEP.
one time when he became impatient be-
cause he did not receive pair of shoes
from Chicago where he had to send a
special order. In answer to his query
why the shoes were not sent, the house
telegraphed back: Rome was not built
in day."
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
A FAMOUS WELL.
The Keller Well Discovers Coal, Oil,
And now "Coughs up''
Pure Salt.
The Weather, Crops and County News
From Various Townships
or the Count.
Special Correspondence From Helena.
The Lively Capital Of
Montana.
THE keller WELL.
Good Salt Reported TO be Taken from
The Well.

Last weeks meeting of the county COM
missioners was largely for consideration
.ofthe Keller artesan we'll In view OF the
fact that the well was not piped down
one third of the wav. the Beard decided
to use the first one third payment allowed
by law to purchase pipe, SO the well could
be pushed on as fast as possible. 1t is
thought the caving In reported will not
seriously affect the work. The drill { s
now down over 500 feet, and water is run
ming over the top although no artesian
pressure is yet obtained The wessing.
ton Times says the water is salty, and
that considerable amount of good cleer
salt was strained out in pals. 1t begins
to look as as If few artesian wells in this
section would unearth something Of value.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

DR.. Asa Wyland, of Underwood Iowa.
arrived last week, and is visiting his par
ents In Greenleaf township. Asa has
many friends here, where he spent some
years going to school and playing ball.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

These politicians are tender plants.
The PRESS had little amusement with
some Of them last week, and now they are
hot. Well, its hard matter TO suit every
body, but we'll endeavor TO make all the
boys agree with as on one proposition.
viz That the PRESS is newspaper.
whether they like II or not.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

Rev I. A. Young left this week to as
sumo his duties at his new appointment
in Cavalier, North Dakota. His many
Hand county friends will wish him un-
bounded success in his new field.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

Republican candidates should come out
boldly and announce themselves. Stand
upon your merits. work for the party's
interest and bust anv machine slate with
out regard to who the originators may be.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

Commissioner Smith, Of the west side,
says crops never looked better in his Sec
ton, and the people feel confident Of
good returns from the large crops they
haye worked so industrieusly to get in.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29
WOOL GROWERS ORGANIZATION.

WOOL GROWERS ORGANIZATION.
A call is hereby extended to all interest
ed in sheep raising to meet at the court
house in Miller on Saturday May 81, 1890,
at 2 p. IN, for the purpose Of organizing
wool growers association for Hand
county, and selecting delegates to the
wool growers convention which meets
in Huron, June 3, 1890.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

l.. II. Hole, of the Dakota Farm Mort
gage company Of Haron, informs the
PRESS that he is trying to induce some
capitalists to put down well and exper-
iment with irrigation in Howell township,
Hand county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-05-29

The State Encampment Of Sons of Vet
Grams at st. Lawsence yesterday was at
tended by about 40 delegates and many
visitors. The boys report an excellent
good time