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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
WEDDING BELLS.
Marriage OF Chas. Miller TO Miss Ella
Bates-List OF Presents.

DotVs Ahst VI IVStutSs
Married, last night, at tho home OF tho
bride in South Miller, Mr. Chas. Miller
ana Miss Ella Bates, Rev. Bates ofIiciat-
ing. The ceremony Of father uniting q
daughter in the bonds Of wedlock was i'm
pressive aud very interesting TO the large
number Of friends present. The groom
is the son of Henry and Nancy Miller,
father and mother OF the town, so to
speak. lie is an energetic, hardworking
member os The milling firm of H. Miller
d Sons, possessing a persistency Of pur-
pose and sunny disposition that entities
linn to large circle Of friends. The bride
is the second daughter of Elder VIM. Bates
of the Evangelical church, and has spent
several years with her family in Miller,
receiving her education at the city schools
She is bright promising young women,
of sterling character and acquired requis-
ties TO make for herself and husband q
happy home. Their many friends wish
them life's choicest blessings. Follow
ing is list Of presents from friends in at
tendance, as furnished the PRESS:
Picture, Christ before Pontius, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bates; Set silver knives and forks,
b. X. Howell; Set desert spoons, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Miller; Pickle castor, Mr., Mrs.
and Miss. Burton; Dinner castor, Lizzie
Bates; Set tea spoons. Mrs. j. +. Clark;
Set fruit knives, Mr.. and Mrs, Chas.
Young; China butter dish, MI. and Mrs
Gray; Lamp and liable cloth, Mr. and Mrs.
W. II. Miller; Lace window curtains,
Mrs. Nelson; Pair vaces. Alma Close;
Watch and chain, j. d. and Mack Miller;
Berry dish, Mrs. I, Young, Fruit dish,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. " Munger; One PAIR
OF Wyandott chickens, John +. Clark.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
WEST HAND.
An Eight foot Crane -POstmistress
short.


An Eight foot Crane -POstmistress
short.
Rec Heights Press wv. r. Crifield
visited Miller Saturday and ON the way
bagged large white crane that measured
eight feet from tip to tip of its wings.
# has definitely been decided to secure
the service of Rev. J. P. Dyas, of Henry,
Coddington county, to supply the pulpit
at this place.
An Inspector Of the postoffice depart
ment was about early this week looking
up the bondsmen OF Mrs. Stricken who
formerly ran postoffice IN lll-7l, HYDE
county. John Fsnelle and Michael Lasala
were tie gentlemen sought for. The
officer however concluded that the prin-
cipal should first be found. 1t is alleged
that a shortage existed in the accounts.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
AROUND THE COUNTY.
representative Lansing Complimentcd
for his Work In the Last Legis.
lature.
A North Hand Marriage Destructive
Prairie Fires-Artesian Well
Work Progressing.
Crops Coming up-A Burdette Citizen
Says he was Slandered- -Corres-
pOndence.
HON. L. w. LANSING.
Hand County's Young Legislator Com.
plimented.

Hand C0unty's Young Legislator Com.
plimented.
In communication to the Highmore
Bulletin Hon Il. +. Mccormack, men,
Der from HYDE county, cnticises the leg
islature's action, or lack Of action, in re-
gard to placing the laws before the people.
He refers to Mr.. LansinP's efforts to place
the laws before the people thusly:
Right now want to call the attention
of the people to the fact that they are ex-
pected TO govern themselves according TO
law while that law is locked up in the sec
retary of states Office and cannot be had
except upon payment to the secretary of
an outrageous fee. Lansing, member from
Hand county, introduced bill providing
a very cheap method of publication of the
laws which was defeated by large ma
jority. hope the people this fall will
defeat every man who voted against this
bill, and by the way desire TO say that
young Lansing from Hand, was one of the
strong men of the house and ought to be
returned next winter"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
EAST SIDE NEWS.
Fire In Southeast Hand-The Keller
well down $50 feet.

Washington Times:-Last Thursday
night some smart Alec" set prairie
fire in l09-66, and let it get away from
him, the consequences proved disastrous
to several of the neighbors, among them
Mr.. F. Zetchner. who had the misfor.
tune to loose everything but his dwelling
house, which was saved after a hard
fought battle with the flames. No insur-
ance.
The Keeler artesian we'll is going down
slowly at the present time. A strata Of
rock was struck at a depth of 30 feet. and
the drill is still laborpg in tkat tough
article. About $50 feet is the depth at
this time. The signs indicate that a
regular gusher will be struck at about
1000 feet or less
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
VIM. II. Smith, Of Miller church, is the
only elder who voted against revision.
Tho il.sfnlIaAio., "a IL, d. NJ t,r-,

VIM. II. Smith, Of Miller church, is the
only elder who voted against revision.
The installation Of the Rev. A. NJ. Work
as pastor OF the Presbyterian church of
Brookings, was an event that filed to
overfiowing the capacious building. This
service was interesting and instructive to
one who had never witnessed one of the
kind. 1t was, as Bro. McCasiin expressed
it,a marriage ceremony in which the new
pastor was the bridegroom and the church
the bride. The charge to the pastor was
given bv the Rev. W, G. Kephart and the
charge to the people by DR.. Gwynne.
A pleasant conclusion to this was furnished
by toe ladies Of the Brookings church
who passed tempting refreshments. The
last hour Of the evening was thus spent in
pleasant social intercourse. Not the
least ENJOYABLE part of Presbytery's visit
to Brookings was the visit we made in
body to the Dakota Agricultural college at
the kind invitation of the faculty. It was
an inspiration to look into the eager and
intelligent faces Of these hundreds of
young men and women as they gathered
in the chapel for the morning devotional
service.
The meetings of the Ladies' Missionary
society were held in the Baptist church
near the Presbyterian. A good Number
OF ladies were present. Papers were read
reports given and and discussions held on
different plans and phases of mission work.
The report Mrs. Lane, the Presbyterian
secretary and treasurer. showed that
earnest work had been done and decided
advances made in both home and foreign
work, Notwithstanding some discourage
ments.
Altogether the meeting OF Presbyterv
was pleasant and profitable one.
As the doctors like to get together in their
associations. the editors and the lawyers
in theirs, to enjoy fraternal Intercourse
and discuss professional questions, so it
was al inspiration to the writer to meet
those engaged in the same work and ami
mated by the same spirit. And it is hoped
that all caught more enthusiasm for the
work Of our Common Master. j. Y. E.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
A PUBLIC BUILDING.
Congress Considering a Bill to Erect
Postofice Buildings in County
Seat Towns.
Marriage Of Charles Miller TO Miss
Ella, Daughter Of Rev. Bates
List Of Presents.
Circuit Court Still Grinding Away An
Interesting Account Of Presby.
terry Work.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
An Effort to Erect PosteiIics Buildings
at all County Seats.

at all County Seats.
One Of the popular modes of disposing
OF the troublesome surplus is to erect pub
Aic buildings in every city, mainly post
office buildings, tho amounts invested to
be proportioued by the receipts OF the
once. Internal improvements of this
nature would probably meet with more
general approval than any other matter
under consideration by Congress. 1t
would create an immense amount of work
In every state. and place many millions OF
idle money into circulation.
On the 18th inst. the house committee
on postoffices and postroads authorized
report to the house in modified form of
the Blount bill to provide for erection Of
pcstoface buildings. As amended it author
ixss the postmaster general to construct
at his discretion building at any place
at which the gross receipts Of the post
once for two years or more shall have ex-
ceeded $4,000, or In county seats Of % 500
each per year. The cost OF such buildings
shall not exceed 1000 in any case.
Where the receipts do not exceed 81, 800
the cost OF the building to be limited to
$4,000, and receipts to the amount OF
$4,000 entities the place to building not
exceeding $4,000 and cost. The post
master general is authorized to receive
donations Of grounds as sites for erection
Of such buildings and when necessary
purchase grounds at price not to exceed
$4,000. The bill appropriates for the hs-
cal year of 1891 S2,00O,O00 Nearly 1900
places in the country will be affected by
the passage Of this bill.
Under its provisions Miller would be
eligible for the erection of postof1ce
building.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
AT LAST.

Just at time when the faces Of many
business men and farmers had been ex-
tended to the fullest limit. and the parch-
ed skin refused to stretch any further,
the gentle patter Of the rain drop began.
SATURDAY, Sunday and Monday q strong
south wind prevailed ana the over charged
atmosphere appeared TO burst Monday be-
cause il could with hold the rain no long
er. A genuine good rain was the result
Monday night. Every body now feels
better; work Of all kinds win be ceptin-
ued with better spirit; business will pick
up; the crops will boom.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Black Hills Times:--Prof. G. l.. Pink
ham, superintendent OF public instruc.
ton for South Dakota. who has been in
attendance upon the Black Hills teachers
institute in this city. left yesterday Tor
Sturgis, from there he proceeds to Spear.
hsh, thence to Rapid. Custer, and within
about one week departs for his home. He
seemed much pleased with our countr,
and declared himself almost ready to take
up his residence with us.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

All the Sand Creekers were out fighting
big prairie fire last Friday. II came very
near cleaning Huntington out. Some of
these fire settlers ought to be served the
way McGinty was. be drowned
Wheat is coming up nicely along the
creek and nearly all are through seeding
The neighbors are putting in Alex.
Ross crop for him. as he Is too sick to
work it. No more than right.
MCGINTY's WIDOW,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
SAND CREEK.
Sheep Raising-Fighting Prairie Fire
Wheat Coming up.

Wheat Coming up.
Cary McNeal sold his 400 head Of sheep
TO man in Haron for four dollars per
head. He is buying horses and shipping
to the reservation to sell to the jays.
Dick Huxtible started with his team of
flyers to drive to Illinois.
Criss Cummings and Jake Fishers
sheep are in fine shape. they have sbost
so lambs each so sar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krasly. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Rome, Mr.. and Mrs X. L. Wood were
invited to an Easter dinner at Mr. CriSs
Cummings. They reported an elegant
repast was partaken Of, and general good
time had.
Mr.. Alex. Ross is no better. A bad
aDcess in his breast. DIR, Wing. OF wes-
sington, is In attendance.
Geo, r. Ncrcott visited Mr.. and Mrs.
r. l.. Wood ON his way from Madison.
Dakota, where he has been TO visit his
daughter, Mrs A. II. Lewis. formerly Of
Miller. He drove his little running
Iaars Fox, through. Distance about 150
miles.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Hazen's general merchandise emporium
this week extends an invitation to the
citizens of Hand county to call and exam
inc one OF the best and largest stocks OF
goods this careful, practical merchant has
ever had the pleasure of offering for in
spection. He carries well assorted hne
Of almost everything needed for wearing
apparel, ana the freshest and best grades
OF family groceries. Read his business
announcement elsewhere.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
ENTRALDAKoTA PREsBYTER1
The BroOklngs Meeting Favored Re.
visi0n-Ladies Missionary Society
Visit to the Agricultural College.

The Presbytery Of Central Dakota is one
OF Ave Presbyteries that make up the
synod Of South Dakota. Synod meets
once year and consists Of all ministers
and one elder from each church. Presby-
terry meets once In six months and con-
sists OF oil the ministers within its bounds
and an elder from each church.
The Presbvtery Of Central Dakota held
its spring meeting lin the Presbyterian
church of Brookings, beginning April Is,
at 7:S0. p. m. with a sermon by the Rev.
DR.. Gwynne, Of Madison. S. d. The Rev.
w. o. Tooey, Of Flandreau, was elected
Moderator and the Rev. T. j. Gray, OF
Blunt, and Elder w. II. Smith, Of Miller,
temporay clerks. Two churches were re.
ported organized since the last meeting.
viz: Onida Suily county, and at En-
desvor, Miner county, and were enrolled.
The different departments Of the work Of
The Presbyterian church within the bounds
!, OF the Presbytery showed from the re-
ports Of the standing committees an en-
5couraging advance Notwithstanding the
|hard times, some churches nearly doub-
hing their contributions TO the boards.
Additions were reported to the the men,
4ership Of nearly all the churches.
The debate on the revision overtures
wss held in the afternoon Of Wednesday.
Had the question been left to the minister's
None, snt-revision would have carried
ne day, but as the elders also had voice
md vote in that M in all other matters.
heir ballots turned the scale and 30
Central Dakota Presbytery as a whole voted
p favor Of revision. But the tenor Of the
peeches showed that only very mild
evision IL desired. II Central Dakota
hould have her will she would say to
ghatever Revision committee the General
lssembly may appoint: "Hands of the
Fand old doctrines of the Presbyterian
hurch. Change here and there word.
bodily few forms Of expression. but let
be Calvinism OF the confession alone"
y it said to his lasting honor that Elder
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
SATURDAYS FIRE ALARM.

A disagreeable wind from the south
Saturday kept every body in doors, and
the streets presented deserted appear
ance. A complete transformation was
never more sudden than that occasioned
by the rapid tap of the fire bell. In two
minutes the streets were alive with peo-
pie, and the hose and hook team came
dashing down main street towards an i'm
mense volume OF smoke pouring over the
town from South Miller. II turned out to
be false alarm, as the town was in no
danger The smoke cana from burn
ing straw or manure pile.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

One Of the state officers Of the A. o. U.
w. was here last week. He says several
thousands of dollars has been collected
for needy farmer members in South Da-
kota, and money is still coming in every
day. Another remittance Of Sl20:was re-
ceiyed by the local lodge committee this
week and distributed In feed and seed to
the following members. Jno. Costigan.
Carl Northrup, II. Grabinski, b. x. Pur-
key. Jno. McCulloch, John McGowen.
J. II. Schmidt.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
PLANT TREES.

To the Citizens OF Miller 1T is re-
questei by the town board that every
citizen of Miller will observe and plant
trees and shrubery on arbor day, which
will greatly add to the beauty of our city
and especially around lake artesian. as
trees planted around our lake will
improve and help to purify our lake.
Let every citizen turn out and plant a few
trees on that day and in few years we
will be greatly rewarded for our labor.
w. w. EMMoNs, City Mayor.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

For the week ending Apr. 81, 1890. the
following letters remain uncai!ed ioi at
the Miller post Office;
Mrs. j. G. Harsman.
Mrs. Thomas Nuckies,
Mr.. Z. ii. Wilson.
Parties calling for above win please say
"adyertised." A. GREEN, p. N.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

The Rev. t. J. Grav of Blunt will preach
in the Presbyterian church Sundv, Al r.
81 at IL a. m. on the subject Of Sabbath
Observance. The Sabbath School and
Young Peoples meeting will be held at
the usual hours. A union service will be
held in the evening Of Apr. %, at the NJ.
z. church IN the interest of the better
observance OF the Sabbath. Come out to
all these services.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
MASS MEETING.

1t was unanimously voted last Sunday
night in one Of our congregations to call
o mass meeting Of the citizens Of Miller 10
consider the question OF organizing an
Enforcement League. This meeting will
be held Tuesday evening Apr. 20 at the
new court house-Come out. fellow citI-
zens, and take united and determined
stand in favor Of enforcing the law of the
land. THE PASTORS OF MILLER.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Notices are up for the city election,
which occurs Monday May 5th. SO far
there is little interest manifested, and no
candidates announced. However there
is no need to worry about that at this
early day, as the voters of Miller never
fail to display plenty Of interest on
election day.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

The Societies promise big Satur-
day in Miller. Speeches, music and a
general jolliflcation will be INDUCED in well
worth the attendance Of ali citizens of the
county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

James Hall and Saml Moat, two OF the
leading farmers Of southeastern Hand
county were doing business at the county
capital yesterday. Their principal errand
was to procure doctor for Alex. Ross, q
neighbor who has been very sick for two
or three weeks.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
AFTER THE RAIN.

Spring goods are now in order after
the rain. The Palace Drug Store can fit
you out on croquet sets, balls and bats
and other sporting paraphernalia. And
right now after the dust is laid is the
proper time TO put fresh coat of paint on
your house. we have large stock Of the
best paints manufactured l7t4
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Bob. Mathison, the old foot ncer. was
in town this week. He Is still able to pace
off 100 yards at a lively gait Bob. has
experienced the ups and downs Of sport
ing life in many climes, and was one day
a world beater at l25 yards.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Ex-Sheriff John Costigan came to town
this week to attend court. He has not
been down before for several months.
The whole -soled John made many friends
in Miller during his term of office.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

One week from to night the opera house
and good music The Miller hooks will
sun ely make success of their May
dance, as heretofore.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Base ball cranks began their seasons
work with the arrival of Mondays papers.
Who'll take "Dawsey's" place this year in
keeping track 6f the $50 professional ball
players?
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

J. w. Coquillette has car load OF the
best variety of Iowa potatoes on the road.
Will be in Saturday or Monday. ANY one
nee ding potatoes for table use or seed.
should call at once as they will not last
Iopu
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Several citizens have cleaned up their
premises, but several more haye not
The marshall's order was peremptory, and
should be needed, for the benefit Of the
town and health of its inhabitants.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
FLOUR AND FEED.

The b est grades Of -four manufactured
In the Northwest Is II. Miller & Sons,
"Supsrlative," Patent fancy. They also
have all other and cheaper grades. Ex-
change work speciality at Miller Mills.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Miss Libbie Slower lett this week for
Pierre, where she will clerk in book
store. Her many young Miller fri'nds
will regret TO lose her from their society,"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

All ladies within reach Of Miller should
attend Mrs. o. S. Fultons millinery Open
ing Thursday, Friday and Saturday of
next week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

S.V. Christ and NJ L. Williams went
to Pierre friday to argue the Pyle VS..
Hand county appeal case before the sup
rene court.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

John Donaldson, of Homestead, iowa,
is in town visiting his daughter MIS-. H..
Newmira.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
OH sAYi

You fellows who have fremen's uni
forms, CAPS or telts are requested to bring
them to Coquillette's or loves stores
sure by Saturday morning.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Superintendent Woods leased few
more sections OF school lands Saturday.
The balance will all go ut private lease.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

w. W Woodruff of the u. s. Navy,
was in Miller over Sunday visiting his
son Harry.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

the Walla Walla wheat to Miller for dis.
| tribution among Hand county farmers.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Miss Wick Villman came down from
Pierre last week to visit her brother and
sister.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

]. NJ. Templeman arrived yesterday to
spend day or two among old Miller
friends.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Equal Suffrage meeting tonight ut the
opera house, to be addressed by Mrs.
Shaw,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Mrs. Reed and little boy returned to
Miller yesterday. They are stopping
with her brother A. ID. Hill.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

The Evangelical folks announce con.
cert at their church in South Miller for
next Sunday night
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
WANTED.

Work team or oxen in exchange for
house and lot. l6tf. D. A. SMITH.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Dennis Counihan is doing mason work
at Pierre.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

The May dance of the Hook and Lad
der boys will be dandy as usual.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Mr.. f. Myers had a serious time with
eczema lately, but is now improving.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Mrs. O.S. Fulton's dressmaking depart
ment is turning out variety Of fine work.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Prof Pinkham returned home Friday
from a trip 10 the Black Hills.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Ladies' and children's fine shoes at Mrs.
o. s. Fulton's.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Ed Putnam is visiting his sister Mrs.
s. v. Christ.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Ladies' and children's furnishings at
Mrs. o. S. Fulton's.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Sanford Boatmnn and family will leave
Pierre this week to take up their residence
In Wisconsin.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1890-04-24

Remember We keep everything IN the
line of blanks at this Office. II