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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
YAuLK COUNTY WANTS TT

Fsulkton Republican:--A. d. Hill, Of
Miller, has been corresponding with the
Melbourne Rain Making company In Kan
sas with view OF investigating the mat
Ser. Considerable interests in the scheme
has been developed in Hand county.
Elsewhere in this issoe we PRINT a clip
ping from the HAND COUNTY PRESS in
regard TO this matter. We think as Mr..
Hill does that it would do no harm to in.
vestigate the rain making business. Why
would il not be o geod scheme 10 call
meeting at some suitable point In the
near future say In January, and let the
counties Of Hand, HYDE, Hughes, Potter
Faulk, Splnk, Bes,iie and others that may
be interested In the matter send repre-
sentatiyes. II woulddo no harm to get
together and talk the rain making bust
ness over and investigate 1t and il there is
anything IN 1t it would be very profit
able business for q company or a syndi-
cate to engage in. II the farmers could
huy sufficient moisture for their crops at
the price the Melbourne company offer to
sell IL at. it would be a very profitable in
vestment for them. The reported sue
cess Of the Melbourne rainmaking system
ought certainly be worth investigating
Moisture is the only thing lacking to
make this one OF the most prosperous
countries on the face Of the earth.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
STILL MARRYING.

Clerk Smith thinks he Will have enough
licenses issued to marry all OF Hand coun-
~ this winter IL his book holds out. The
latest record is Mr.. Anderson to Mrs. Mat
tie Brown of Mondamin township, and j.
NJ. Fisher OF Rec Heights to Miss Bella
Hubbard, Of Midland township, and
there are still more coming with the holi'
days. Society has begun to wonder II
one good crop will produce the great
number OF double blessed yokes record
ed this fail, what in the world will two
good crops do-of course another good
crop is assured when A. ID. Hill aud Mel
boarne pull the plug out of their rain bar
rel
But to the original subj ect, about mar
ria9es. Because the marriage licenses
are going like hot cakes-a sort OF clos
ing-out-at- cost run-we don't want to
discourage any one with the idea that
Clerk Smith is averse to doing little ex-
ira work, for S2.00 per extra. Young man
get move ON you" inside Of two weeks,
or leap year will be staring you In the
face.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
oHRIsrMAs PACKAGES.

Do up your Christmas packages care
fully, and be sure of plain address. 1t
is also wise to place q card containing
same address on the inside OF package,
for fear the outside address may be torn
off, or obliterated, II sent by mail all
packages should be made in the shape OF
bundle, as light paste e-board boxes are
sasily crushed in the mail sacks, the arti-
clos become scattered. or damaged, and
the address lost. Numerous articles OF
this description find their WY to the
dead letter Office each year. Anything
but bundle shaped package is best sent
by express.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
MORE RAIN.

Mr. Hills last letter from the Kansas
minmakers suggests that company De
formed in Hyde, Faulk, Hand, Beadle,
Sphinx and Buffalo counties to buv the
right and secret of producing rain for
these counties. OF course it Is generally
considered that if this business amounts
TO anything by the second year many
people will know how to operate it, but
as Mr.. Hill says, we want it first. II it IS
successful the cost amounts to nething.
II unsuccessful 1t costs nothing.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

gage IN stock, or something that is not so
eonhning. His remaining stock of goods
has been moved to the north side Of the
LosW building to clear the south room for
Mrs. o. S. Fulton's dry goods store. The
many friends of Mr.. CoquilIette and fam.
ily will extend earnest wishes for their
tut're welfare and success wherever they
may locate.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
ABOVE OR BELOW
Which Way Shall the Moisture for Next
Years Crops Come
From |!
The County Commissioners Will Bore
for it-Others Want IL
From Above.
Marriages and Preparations for the
Holidays-Wbat the People
hare done or will do.
TO BUY WELL MACHINERY.

The county commissioners, at their
special meeting last week, decided to
purchase artesian well machinery, and re-
sell or lease the same to Greenleaf town.
ship. NJ. Lemon has departe for the
east TO select machinery, which Will soon
0e On the ground and well put down in
GreenIoaf this winter. Power will be OBJ
tanned from the Larson threshing engine,
or two such il necessary.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mrs. ]. W. Coquillette and daughter
Bessie, depart tomorrow for Audubon
Iowa, where they will Temporarily re-
side, 10 be followed in two or three weeks
bv Mr.. Coquillette, The PRESS voices
very common regret at the departure
Of this family, which has for several years
been among the most prominent in busi
ness and social circles in Miller Mr. T.
says that he has done yeiy we'll here IN
business way. bat that he desires 10 re-
'iyc from the marcartile business, and en-
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

The beautiful moonlight nights attract
crowds of skaters to the lake. It Is said
that every thing is made for some pur-
pose. and we believe the school children
and young people are row putting the
lake to its only usefulness. Better exer :
else, or more healthy pleasure cou'd not
be devised than that furnished by the
lakes Qlassy surface.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Married, Wednesday, the 9th inst at
Pierre by Rev. Landis, Mr.. Thos. Cooper
and Miss Rose Dean, both OF Hand coun-
ty. "Tom" is now running on the G. 4
N. W: as fireman. and will take bis bride
TO Huron, where he makes his headquar'
ters. accompanied by the best wishes OF
their ,aany Hand county friends.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mrs. o. S. Fulton's large stock Of dry
goods. clothing and furnishings is this
week being moved to the old Coquilette
corner, where she will be pleased to see
her old customers. Her old store room
will soon be occupied by another kind Of
store
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
Tho psst Xmas and New Year Gifts.

Before you complete your purchases Tor
Christmas be sure to see the sample cop
,es Of Childreu's, LADIES', and family
m,uaz;nes, that Mrs. G. C. Briggs VIII
show YOU at the post office. All publ
cations mailed direct from the publishers
10 the subscribers.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

We publish this week the prospectus
for that best of all metropolitan wceklies,
the Inter Ocean The PRESS and Inter
Ocean through next years great political
fight for S2.25.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
r. s. MAYBERRY,

Chas Dwyer has sold his well improved
Farm in Howell township. to Minnea-
polls man. We are informed the new
purchaser in a very few days placed
thereon mortgage for Sl2. 500. This is
the largest loan ever made on real estate
in this section.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mr.. Addey. and Mr.. Camp, oil Dana,
Iowa, were in Hand county last week look
ing for land. Mr.. Addey bought $40
acres In Greenleaf township, which he
will put in crop the coming year. Mr.
Camp wants to buy 800 acres close to
Miller so as to have the benefit of the city
schools for his children. These are two
we'll TO do farmers who own good farms
in Iowa. They will make Hand county
their future home.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
GRAND MASONIC BALL.

At the opera house in st. Lawrence on
New Years eve, Dec, 3lst, 1891. cor
dial invitation is extended to all. Music
oy sewalrs orchestra. Committee on az
ranpements: J.H. Baldwin. p. I. Der
sinoer ID. ID. Rorick. o. II. Pr uner, b. f.
I've, By order Of COMMITTEE.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Having just put in full line OF under
takers supplies, I am prepared to furnish
anything in my line on the shortest no
tice day or night. Shall also have full
assortment o. furniture at prices to suit
the people, as well as the times, at the
old furniture rooms, next door to the OPP
aro bouse. 5ltf W. H. BARNES.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

The Kintigh family. after losing two
children by diphtheria in Mohdamin
township, removed to Ohio township
where they last week lost the third chiid'
a bow of about 10 wears of age, He was
supposed to be out of danger and u Is
,.ported was out Of doors the day before
he died. fhe unfortunate family nave
the community's sincerest sympathy IN
their affection.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
TOYS AND NOVELTIES.

J. P. Cuttings drug store counters AMI
shelves are lined with many useful, en-
tertaining and ornamental things to suit
both old and young for holiday presents.
See his dolls, and toys; they are better
than ey er,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

MILLER, S. D., Dec. IL. 1891.
Minutes of special meeting of the
Board of county commissioners.
Board met pursuant to call of the coun.
ty auditor, Members present: w. II.
Elder. G, W. Livingston and X. L. Smith.
Called to order by the chairman.
Board proceeded to consider the question
of procuring machinery for sinking arte-
sian wells, Pending, which Board ad-
lourned TO eight O'Clock a. m. Dec. IL.
Dec. l2. Board met pursuant to ad
journment. Members present Elder,
Livingston and Smith.
The following are bills allowed in the
diptheria quarantine cases.
J ID Fitzgerald medicine to Mrs
Brown .............. .........S D oo
J A Bushheld publishing health
notices .,................ 10
L d sweetland publishing health
notices ...............:... 10
G W Van Dusen & Co coal for Mrs
Brown, .............. Q 20
d n smith goods for Mrs Brown 9 30
PbiIlIp Bausch marshal .. 80 so
w ii Lane services as Supt OF
public health. ................. ~ W
Bills allowed as follows:
Mrs Barthold boarding Mrs Weis-
Chas z Sontag wolf bounty 80. 8 90
Board adjourned to one O'Clock p. m.
One O'CLOCK %. m. Board met pnrsu-
ant to adjournment. Members present ::
Elder, Livingston and Smith.
Bills allowed as follows:
J X Failing freight and postage 3 Sc
A Il McWhortet clerk for treas
urer ..:,,s...... "a w
E A Egbert Dep, Treas for Nov. 60 90
q Z Rosenkrans Treas salary Nov l25 90
I o Teller Reg salary Nov. ...... l25 90
RESOLVED, That We after having ex.
amined tue health laws OF this state aud
the methods OF the county superintendent
OF heath do endorse his efforts in staying
the spread Of disease. and recommend
that all citizsps respect his lawful au-
thority and assist him IN the discharge OF
his duty in this matter.
Bills allowed as follows
| Dakota State Journal printing
proceedings ......-.....,....S ID oo
Hand County Press printing pro- ., -
| ceedings ...............-..'. ~ w
Judgment Of Geo. l.. McCaiihy
for costs in case OF State vs. Nc
Carthy, rejected.
E q Bailey bridge material for
Burdette township ......... ~ w
aoe 'i''.>'S..''.1.,.... Il0 81
| G. A Gray fees and expenses. III ~
Levi Harris clerk hire Nov 10
! Dec lV .s.-..... .s'.'. -
In the matter OF the Greenleaf artesian
well the contract between the artesiah
we'll commissioner and Lemon and Lar
son together with the bond for the seme
we're examined by the Board and on
motion approved.
Per diem and mileage as follows =,
W. II. Elder. ..... .........'s ~ ., .,
S.,,,h 7 "
Board adjourned to 7.30 p, m.
/ 7.3Op. m. Board met pursuant 10 al
ment. Members present, Elder, Livings'
ton aud Smith.
On motion r. l.. Smith was appointed
a committee to superintend, on 'nr par
OF the county the purchase OF artesisf
well machinery and its delivery to tue 10
cation uf said artesian well In Greeniea
township.
Cn motion Board adjourned.
". III, ELDCE, Chairman.
JryI HARRIS TO. Auditor.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Potatoes are coming up in price. now
bringing 80 cts or better. There was a
fair crop Of potatoes In the county. but
the farmers must have received q hold
your potatoes" circular, for they have
brought few to town.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Dakotas bright sun -shiney weather re-
turned to US the past week. except Sun
day, when ii rained several hours. Rain
in December is a very unusual thing here
but the weather seems to be considerably
changed all around this year.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
WE'RE LIvIN' AGAIN.

st. Lawrence Jcurnal:-Editor Bush
field Of the Miller PRESS has once more
the good pleasure of having his family all
with him. Mrs. Bushfield and the sick
daughter having reached home. The IN
valid is slowly gaming strength and with
no mishaps will soon be as well as ever.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

On December Gath, 25th and 3lst, 1891
and January 1st, 1892. the Chicago Il
North w estern Railway Company will sell
excursion tickets at livery favorable rates.
For tickets and further information app ly
to agents c. & n. w. R'Y. 5lt3
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

WI. Miller is still lying very low at
his home in west Miller. At times he has
been dangerous, but 1t is to be hoped a
kind Providence will spare HIM to his
wife and three little children.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Married Sunday by Rev. Darling. Mr..
Andrews, of Mondamin township, and
Mrs, Brown, OF Miller. The bride be-
came possessor Of 100 acres in MondamIn
township Saturday by homestead proof.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mrs. l.. T. Young's holiday adv in THIS
paper calls attention to many things you
may be interested IN during the next few
days, She can suit eor both IN practical
and fancy presents.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
AND SUBSTANTIAL.

Jeweler Sontag has received a fine line
OF ladies and gent gold watches Tor the
holiday trade, besides the staples and
novelties IN silver ware. II you want to
bestow a beautiful and useful present call
on him.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Do you notice there has been less sun
shine this fall than ever before; some rain
and more snow9 Moisture is coming our
way. Or perhaps it is caused by discus
sion of Melpourne's SYSTEM
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

A new board was created last week for
the purpose of handling the permanent
school fund of Hand county derived from
the state. The board consists Of all the
county commissioners. Supt Of schools
and auditor.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

N. G.. Lowell gave largely attended
dance party at his home IN dienoaie
township last Friday night. Another one
occurs at the home of Peter Hough IN
Logan township to- morrow night.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

why not make your friends glad all the
year bv sending them a receipt for years
subscription to some CT their faVor''e
papers or magazines. Subscribe WIN
Mrs G, G. Briggs at the post office. oitz
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
GALL AND SETTLE.

All parties indebted to me on book ac-
count or note are requested to call and
settle the same by December 26, 1891.
All that are not settled by tn at .time will
be placed in judgments. l must have my
money, 81 can pay my debts and move.
J. W. CoQUILIETTE.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Abe Snyder and Jack Trotman had a
fistIcuff on the street Monday, which re-
suited in breaking window light in j. ID.
FitzQerald's drug store.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

BY advertisement in this paper, Ste
phen PauIy wants it understood that be is
in the furniture business "for keeps
He also wants to show you his stock and
prices.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

H. DoArfiinger, of Rec Heights. was do -
ing business in Miller Saturday. Henry
reports three OF his children down with
typhoid fever,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
Roy WANTED.

The PRESS has room for good lively
boy who wants to learn the printing busi-
ness. II takes three Years to learn the
trade. Don't apply unless fully deter
mined TO complete the apprenticeship.
soft.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Hand county received $4,000 OF the
permanent school fund from the state.
II will be loaned to the toweships on
school bond security.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Holiday goods are sparkling in all the
stores, suggesting the many ways IN
which you can bring good cheer into the
lives of those YOU are interested in.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

The city schools will close for the hoIi-
days next week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

The PRESS is making an earnest effort
TO balance up obligations by Jan LIST.
Our subscribers can greatly assist US by
promptly contributing the little dribs they
owe. While amounting to ain ost moth
ing to the individual, yet the aggregate Of
these sums is considerable to US,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
ATTENTION..

Having discontinued nv trips to High
more, my wheIe time and attention will
be devoted TO business at the Pioneer
Gallery in Miller.
IT = M.ypFRRy
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Marx MILAN. of Mondamin township,
is reported quite sick with typhoid fever.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

1T is more blessed to give than re-
ceive," is what the wife will gently whis-
per for the next few days.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
EVERYBODY

Invited to call at Fitz9erald's drug store
and see the largest and finest line of holi-
day goods ever seen in Hand county, and
get his prices and see if he has got what
you want before buying elsewhere. 49t4
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

GIVE something to somebody next
week and look happy.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mr.. Frank Bean, Of Iowa, arrived Tues
day, and will spend the holidays with
Rev Andrews and family Of Florence
township.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Blum. claims to have a vein OF coal
worth working only 100 feet under the
surface.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

The Miller Sabbath schools will prob
ably unite this year in general Union
Christmas tree,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mrs. G. l.. Pinkham and children de-
parted to-day for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to
spend the holidays.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Carl Smith left last week to visit his
parents at Kingsley. Iowa.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

NJ nday's Pierre Capital states that
Mrs, Weeks, mother of Mrs. Manford
Williams, is very low with heart trouble.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Mail closes at the Miller postoitice a,
$3.50 p. m. for next mornings train east.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

@. Stout returned home this week from
Spencer, Iowa, where he has been work
ing at his trade.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Miss Myrtle Willett returned Saturday
from Shenandoah, Iowa. She will prob
ably remain in Miller.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Attorney Vance, of washington, did
business in Miller Saturday.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Good team, harness and wagon for sale
on long time without interest.
45tf r. l.. SMITH, l-ll3-70.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
FARM ERS.

Man and team kept at the South Da-
kota House, Miller, s. d. over night for
$l.0O.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
QUEENSwARE.

A big new sto,k Of queensware and
glassware at d. II. Smith 4 Cos. Latest
designs at bedrock prices. II
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

John E. Morrow expects to depart this
week for short visit to relatives in Ohio.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
BuTTERIcK's PATTERNS.

The celebrated Buttsrick patterns and
fashion sheets may be found at 5. M. Ha-
,o,,s Att
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Sam. Hartzell, OF Wolsey, renewed Miller
acquaintancss Sunday.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
CHICKENS FOR SALE.

have a number of Brown Leghorn
chickens for sale cheap.
45tf J. HARTLEY.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17

Call at :. N. Hazen's for the latest
styles In Butterick's patterns and Fash.
lon sheets. 47.tE
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-12-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS

For the week ending Dec. 6, 1891. the
following letters remain uncal,ed for at
the Miller post Office
Miss Niue Guash.
Parties calling for above will please say
advertised. L. NJ MEAD, pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-29
A fishcrnan's Perplexity,

Tfolu i'trblt ffee frees
He sat in the hotel Office all by himself, ap-
parently in the brownest kind of brown study,
and he did not respond for several moments
after friend had taken chair BY his side and
slapped him on the leg. When he did speak he
said:
Ever happen to go along the river where
the wholesale fish dealers arc.'
''Oh, yes, lots Of times" answered the Other
man.
You've seen those fish cars there? Hold q
ton apiece, don't theyl"
more n that Sonic of EN-"
How many of those cars do Won suppose
come into Detroit every day full Of fish,
''oh. there's probably fifty. I don't know
but more"
"les"
..whew! Toledo has EN- the same uay,
eh?"
Yes, and Cleveland and Buffalo and Erie
and enthusiastically has more'n all the
rest-ard Milwaukee gets 'em and Chicago.
Why, good gracious, they come into every
town on the lakes"
Millions and millions and millions OF pounds
OF fish. All kinds Of fish. too, s'poseg''
Yes. all kinds"
Does seem il the water must fairly svarm
with en-, doesn't itl
Then how is it'-the thoughtful man
Strengthened up and shifted round 40 as 10 look
the other man square la the face-.'How Is u
that go cat fishing. sit all day from the first
streak q dawn till the evening shadows fan,
and catch just one thrce-pound bass2 Yes and
by thunder, get called a liar when tell Of that
How is il. saw"
He continued 10 glare at the other man for
moment. but,receiying no answer, he lat o cigas
and relapsed into a brown study.