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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
SPECIAL ELECTION.

To the qualified voters OF Miller own
ship Hand Co., S. d.
Notice is hereby given that on Tues
day, June 30, 1891, between the hours Of
/ and o'clock p. NJ, an election will be
held at the school house in Miller, for the
purpose Of voting upon the question Of
issuing bonds for sinking 16 artesian
wells in Miller township each a inches in
diameter. Said wells to be located as fol-
lows:
No. l, bears s. So deg. z. 5000 oh.
from quarter post in W. line Of sec. 1, twp.
112 N. range 6s W,
No. 2, bears N. 10 deg. E. 14.05 ch.
from s. w. cor. sec. 2. twp, 1l2, N.
Range 6s, w.
No. 8. bears N. 62b deg. W. 1912 ch.
from quarter post in E. line Sec. 8, twp.
112. N. range 6s W.
No. 4, bears s. 8 deg. W. 1888 ch
from quarter post in N, hne sec. z, twp,
112. N. rang 6s w.
Ne. s, bears s. "a deg. E. 1918 CHI.
from N. W. cor. section II, twp liz N.
range 6s W.
No. 6, bears N. 23t deg. W. IT'S ch.
from s. E. cor. Sec. IL, twp, liz N. nnge
6S, W.
No. 7, bears N 4la deg. W. 1855 ch.
from quarter post in E. line Sec. 13, twp.
1l2, N. range 6S W.
No. s. bears N. 47a deg. W. 11.5O ch.
from s. E. COR sec. 20, twp lI2, N. range
6S W.
No. 8, bears. N. l3 deg. W. $500 ch.
from quarter post in s. line sec. 10, twp.
112, N. range 6s W.
No. 10, bears s. III deg. W. 1905 ch.
from N. E. Cor. sec. 80, twp. ll2, N.
range 6s W.
No. IL, bears s. 1Si deg. W. 1904 ch.
from N. E. cor, sec, 2s, twp. l12, N,
range 6s W.
No. ~, bears N. ISL dee. W. 5.65 ch.
from s. E. cor. sec. 30, twp. Il2, N. range
6s. W.
No, Is. bears s. 13i deg. W, 7.t3 ch.
from quarter post in N. line sec. "a. twp.
ll2, N. range So w.
No. IA. bears s. 5. deg. W. IA. ch. from
N. E. cor. SEQ. IS twp. l12, N. range
6S w.
No. Is, bears N. "A deg. 2. 21.96 oh.
from quarter post In s. line sec. 80, twp,
Il2. N. range 6SW.
No. 16. bears N. ia deg. e. 3l.97 ch.
from quarter post in w. line sec. 81, twp.
lie n, range 6S W.
NJ. f. CATALAN.
Chairman Board Supervisors Miller twp.
Hand Co. s. d.
| Dated at Miller, s. ID. June 18th. 1891.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
A BOYS BREAK.
A Wo'sey Youth Appropriates his Fa-
ther's Cash and starts
West.
Some Tax Payers Don't Like the SEIZED.
nle Adopted by Assessors
Land too Low.
Various Fourth of July Celebrations
Crops Growing Finely
This and That.
RAN AWAY FROM HOME.

Regular train loafers noticed IL year
old boy fired" Saturday from the west
bound passenger. On inquiry 1T vas
found the boy was from near wolsey,
where he lived with his father, brother
OF DR.. Thompson who used to run the
Vanderbilt hotel here. The boy had in
his possession letter from A. d. Hill to
his father, containing draft. 1t is con-
cluded the kid got the letter out of the
postofflce. opened IT., and intended to
strike out in the world. Mr.. Hill being
veil acquainted with the boys father took
the kid home with him, teIegraphed his
father, ana sent him home on Monday g
train. in charge Of c. H. Young. who was
on his way to Beresford. Thus probably
ends the boys first adventure in running
away from home.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
BAD BUDGE.
Turney NJ. wilkins, Ex.Terrltorial Sec.
retarY and x-CIerk Of Hand COun.
ty In an Inebriate Asylum.
A Temperance Sermon in the Life OF a
Man Who Might Have Been
Leader or Men.
County W. c. T. u. Convention Report
North Hands Opinion Of
the Orient Well.
A PECULIAR CHARACTER.

An Aberdeen dispatch to the Sioux
Falls Press Announces that Turney NJ.
wilkins. late internal revenue collector,
has been taken to the Des Moines inc
briate asylum, a total wreck. The one-t time
brilliant but vacillating Turney was well
known throughout the state, and especi-
ally in Hand county. He was once Sec
retary of the Territory and at times act
ing governor He was one Of the old
time characters at Yankton in the early
days, or tried to be, but was unable to
withstand the rayages Of drink and ex-
citement Of the gaming table. II is said
that he gave Senator Pettigrew his first
job in the Territory OF surveying. which,
IL so, resulted profably for him, as the
Senator has assisted him several times
since, the last instance being an appoint
ment as deputy collector of revenue.
Turney came to Hand county before its
organization. and captured the clerk Of
court office. where he made plenty of
money. He succeeded in holding the
Office several years, Notwithstanding COM
plants of negligence, etc. Here he saw
about all the ups and downs of life any
one may need care to indulge in. He fin
ally became a recluse, and seldom appear
ed on the streets, except when political
scrap was IN sight, at which time he was
III his element. He was very clever
talker, and had It not been for his crown
ing defect-lack of stability -Turney
would have been q brilliant and leading
politician OF the state. His was certainly
n checkered career.
Yankton Press:-Turney N. wilkins,
who held the office of secretary Of the
territory Of Dakota in ls69-70. and has
lived in Hand and Brown counties for a
number Of years, has lately been sent
from Aberdeen 10 the asylum for incbri-
ates at Des Moines. wilkins was one of
the promising young Of the old territory
n remark ably fine speaker and generally
popular. His one failure was fond.
ness for liquor and unfortunately for
himself he could diink gallons of it. In
indulgence in this weakness lost him his
Office, and has since followed Or kept
close companion with him, rendereing
aimless and unpreftabie his entire life.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
diyidualIy for success or failure.

uiSiuually Tor success or failure,
:. Resolved, That we thank the off.
GERS OF the county union for all they have
done In the work especially our president
VINO has worked so hard to plan for and
make our convention success.
8. That we thank the W. c. T. q. Of
st. Lawrence and all others who have
helped make this day pleasant or our
time here more profitable espec tally those
who have worked SO hard to prepare such
an inviting dinner for all.
!. Resolved, That our sympathy be
extended to all who are discouraged and
beg that all may do what they can even If
1t is only itt:e to encourage them and
help tighten their burdens.
s, Resolved. That it is with deep regret
that we miss the familiar faces of some
OF our most faithful earnest workers who
have always been found at their post and
who have been obliged TO leave our coun-
ty for new homes and fields OF labor and
pray that the choicest blessings may fol-
low them to their new homes.
6. That We extend heartfelt thanks to
the Methodist society of st. Lawrence for
so kindly allowing us to use this house
for our conyention.
MRS. E. f. MITCHELL.
Mrs. PATTERSON.
Mrs. LANE.
Miller invited the convention to meet
with them next time which Invitation was
accepted.
All united in singing "God be with you
till We meet again"
Benedictlon, Rev. Opie.
MRS. FLORA CHAPIS, Recordg Sec.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
HOWELL.
The Orient Well Big Thing-WiII Ir-
rigate.

The Orient Well a Big Thing-WilI Ir-
rigate.
The well at Orient two miles north
from town is gusher. II is success
after all. The pipes down about 1900
feet were clogged with white sand. 1t
was the intention TO lower the we'll two
hundred feet more, aud meantime await
ing machinery, the subteranean pressure
of the water burst through the lowest
strata of sand and came with a rush, car
petlng the prairie around with sand such
as one sees IN the ocean beach. The
well is still noarded up. II is 6 inches
and throws stream, say foot in diam
eter, which forms itself higher up into a
mound. The flow of water was measu red
Saturday with the result that 900 gallons
per minute was flowing from the Well
1t has, so we judge, a flow Of water near
ly twice as large as the Miller well. Par
ties are breaking ground adjacent for
fax this year. The citizens are much
eiated. They have also had several pow
erful showers lately In the vicinity; crops
are booming and the people are on the
top wave of anticipation.
Orient will celebrate extensively the
18th with usual services, speeches, races,
bail game, fireworks, bowery dance, etc.
They have q large sprinkling of the for
1Ign eiemenJ VINO are fond or Celebrating.
We had nice rain here Friday last
Government buyers Of cattle for the In
dams, have bought many cattle here,
paying $26 for two year old steers. s.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
THE GLORIOUS.

There seems TO be no desire on the
part of Miller to celebrate at home, so it
is presumed the people will scatter to
the various celebrations. picknics, etc.
wessington ana ou. Lawrence VIII ceIe-
bratei there will be picnics at McMurtry's
grove in eastern Hand county, at Camp
bells gulch, Spring Lake and on Wolf
creek. There is talk of a horse race at
Miller in the evening, and dance at
night.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
W. o. r. U. CONVENTION.

The Hand Co. W. G. T. U. convention
met at Sc. Lawrence Thursday June IL,
1891, presided over by our president Mrs.
C. d. Dewey. st. Lawrence. The atten-
dance was not large but later the unions
from distance came and the house was
full. All seemed interested and II was
quite evident our W. G. 7. U. women
still have the good cause at heart. The
devotional exercises we're conducted by
Mrs. Porter, st. Lawrence, and We all
certainly felt. after them, that Our meeting
would be o success.
The convention was pleasantly welcom-
cd bv Mrs. Sheldon of st. Lawrence, Re-
sponse, Mrs. Lane of Miller. The topic
Of the morning was. "How to create
more interest in the work and to get
more interested" Mrs. Patterson of
Odessa led the discussion, in which
she showed how earnestly they longed for
the association of other women as much
for their own sake as those interested.
When the noon-tide hour came we were
led in prayer by Mr.. Penweli OF Ames,
after which we repaired to q most sump-
tuous dinner served at the church in
their commodious church class room by
the ladies OF st, Lawrence, and the
time until the afternoon session was
spent most pleasantly In social
conversation. The afternoon session was
favored several times with solos rendered
bv Mrs, Really of st. Lawrence and Mrs.
Burdick Of Burdette, also guitar music
with organ accompaniment by Mrs. .'Keal-
iy aud Sheldon and Mr.. Hashlern OF st.
Lawrence. The Y's of st. Lawrence had
chosen one OF their number, Miss Katie
Ssyles to welcome in happy cordial
manner the Y's of the county; response
by Miss Slower, Miller.
Recitation, "The Badge OF white" I"
which was well rendered by Miss Burl-
ingham, Odessa. Presidents annual ad-
dress by Mrs. Dewey in which she spoke
of the work done during the past year.
1t was replete with suggestions and was
very we'll read and unanimously adopted.
Social purity was discussed by several; q
paper was prepared and read by Miss
Stover, Miller. Reports from societies
~are given by delegates.
st. Lawrence society, Mrs. Butter6eld.
Miller. Mrs. Capt. Gray.
Odessa, Mrs. Kellough.
Ames, Mrs. Penwell.
Burdette. Mrs. G. l.. Feree.
st. Lawrence, Ys, Miss Katie Sayles.
Odessa. Miss Bertha Wharton.
Miller. Miss Georgia Clayton.
The election of officers was next in or
der. Mrs. Patterson Of Odessa was
chosen president she was conducted to
the front and given the chautauqua salute.
Mrs. Dewey, st. Lawrence, correspond
ing secretary.
Miss Stover. Miller, recording secretary.
Mrs. Feree. Burdette. treasurer.
Mrs. Lane, Miller, vice president a. large.
The committee on resolutions read the
following report which was heartily adopt-
ed:
Whereas God has permitted us TO meet
again as a county convention therefore
l. Resolved. That We enieavor TO be
mere faithful IL possible in the coming
year and each strive God helping US to
try and do our part, each one feeling that
Biso our work and we are responsible in
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Pierre Capital:-Ed 7. Ja,nes' oration,
Union Of English Speaking People" was
especially comn,endatory. Mr.. Jaynes
showed good self possession. and the
thought of the ontion suggested the un.
ion OF England and this country under
one common government and demostrat-
ed the feasibility of the idea. He spoke
very clesrlv and distinctly, and his ora
tion bespoke careful training
(Adfstiouai locals on page Al
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

rumor is current TO the effect that
st. Lawrence young man undertook to
leave this troublous world by the lsuaa-
mum route this week-all because Mil.
Ter belle refused to smile upon him.
.'Sich is life in the fur west"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
THE 4TH AT ST. LAWRENCE.

St. Lawrence Journal:-The citizens of
Miller are invited most cordially to lay
aside the cares Of business for one day
and come over to Park Grove on the 4th
of July and unite with the people of this
side Of the county in one great, grand
and uproarous celebration. The grove is
In its best condition, and the race track
adjoining it will be put in excellent order
for all the sports, races. ETC., that are ad-
vertised, besides others that are expected
but not enumerated. Come over. You
will be welcome. st. Lawrence will be
pleased to greet the people of Miller as
guests within her gates on that glorious
day. Come over.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
COUNTY TAX SCHEDULE.

Quite n kick is heard about town from
citizens and farmers againts the schedule
used by assessors this year, on the pro-
portioRate rating of real estate and per-
sonal property. Land is rated at $500 to
S4.00 per acre, which is considered two
low, while all personal property is kept
up to stiff figure. The county equali-
zation board meets the first Monday in
July, at which time this matter should be
presented and fully discussed
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

A large number socially inclined met
with Mrs. c. n. Young Friday evening.
The proceeds were for the purpose Of
sending delegate to the Y. p. s. c. T..
at Minneapolis next Month.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Tomorrow closes very successful four
weeks county institute in Miller. The
attendance has been good. and the work
Of Instructors Vert and Snoddy and
supt. Failing will certainly be manifest
in the county schools.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

The Minneapolis exposition is out with
its annual newspaper comps announcing
a better show than ever. The exposition
opens Aug. 26 and closes Sept. %.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Potatoes are growing so fast the bugs
havcn'tltime to take second bite before
leaf is entirely beyond reach. Wen
have "Murphys" to throw at birds.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

At the present time crops are all look.
ing well and growing finely. Early wheat
is heading short. but since the big rain OF
last week the heads are filing nicely.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Sheriff walsh's mare gave birth to
twin colts one day this week. Both were
fully formed, but the mother only took
up with one. The other died.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Chas. Krumrach says his experience
with cut worms is conclusive proof to
him that they will not work where the
stubble has been burned of.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

The native plum crop promises to be
immense this year. A number Of town
people report plum trees in their gardens
to be unusually full.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

The latest signal report from Huron
saws crops all over the state are now in a
better condition than at any other time
this season.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Linn johnson. who has been visiting
his uncle Nathan Johnson. for several
months departed Tuesday for his home In
Ohio,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

The gentleman who borrowed J. D.
Fitzgerald's crow-bar last will please re.
turn the same.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

When Baby was SICK, we gave her csstor'a-
When she was Child, she cried for castoria-
When she became Miss, she ciung TO csssosia
vhsu abe had .hildrsn, she gave them cast'r'a'
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

A full stock Of choice fresh groceries
always on hand. Bring us your butter
and eggs. 1877, j. W. CooUInLETTE.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

c. N. vanHosen. of the Republican, is
again troubled with his eyes. being con-
fined to his room for several days past.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

G. Stout left Monday for Parker, where
he expects to work at his trade for the
summer.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

One Of the notable things this year
is the heavy dews which wet down vega
atation each morning.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

We understand Keyes villman thinks
seriously of returning to South Dakota,
from Carthage, Ill.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Mrs. W. II. Miller returned -.Taesday
from an extended visit to her old home
near Marshalltown, Iowa.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

If artesian wells are good things for
other localities why not for Miller and
Hand county
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

One farmer who lives near Miller is
making $50 month off his cows, selling
butter That man will make it,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Every township in Hand county sho nd
have cheap copy of the new laws. Send
orders to PRESS, accompanied by 81 90.
16tf
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Mrs. Chas. Ferguson, landlady at the
Vanderbilt, visited friends at Washington
last week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
HORSE FOR SALE.

A good 1900 weight horse for sale cheap
for cash. Age IL yrs. Inquire Of ]. w.
Coquillette, 2ltf.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

IA Sne IocauoH OF artesluu wous on y,
near a farm make men want to buy said
farms. why are they not good things to
have7
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

b. ID. Milan came up from Madison
Saturday to spend week with his family.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Send your Magazines to the Daily
Capital Co., Pierre, S. D., and have them
bounI. 24ml.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25
GIRL WANTED.

/ want dining room girl at the Van
derbilt hotel. CHAs. FERGUSON.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

DIR. Wood came down Tuesday from his
sheep rancho in eastern Hand county.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

New sty les in hats and caps at Coquil-
lette's. 1877.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Vegetables of oil kinds are getting there
at 40l gait.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

New spring clothing at Coquillette's. /
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Jeweler sontag Sundayed with his pa
ents in Huron.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

New spring goods at Coquinette's. 1881.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Prof. SnoddS made brief trip to Cen
terville last week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

New boots and shoes a, coqu,llettes. Is
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Rev. Elmef Snoddy departed Tuesda
for Madison.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

New dress goods and jackets at Coquil-
lette's. l3tf.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

Prof. yeit visited Hlghmore Saturday.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-06-25

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-03-21

darkness When asked what regiment
he belonged TO he replied;
The Thirteenth Mississippi"
well. of with your traps" said.
We're Jerscymen.
Good Godr' be exclaimed. not in
terror. but establishment.
Away went his cowskin knnpsack
He threw down his gun aud shook OF
his accoutremcnts.
You'd better keep your haversack, +"
i said; you'll need that"
IL was made OF undressed cowskin. A
pair of new shoes were tied TO IL. lie
expressed great anxiety concerning the
shoes. He was afraid that some Yank
would confiscatc them.
AT this moment we were called in.
He was my prisoner. told him TO stick
close 10 me and would protect him.
He said that he lived In Pontiac Miss.
and that he was printer. Being a
printer myself this warmed me toward
him. When / reached the line the regi-
ment was moving of in the darkness.
Ii moved back mile or more till IL
reached the carthworks near Banks
ford. He had fought with the Army OF
Virginia in every battle since It's forma-
ton. He was anxiously seeking promo
ton.
II am the uuluckiest varmint In the
world" he said to me. IL never could
get shut OF bad luck. Now. /. / hadn't
been caiched here tonight would have
been made a corporal tomorrow. The
captain told me that the colonel was
a.going to make me corporal. but my
bad luck's turned up again. I've been
totIng IL all my l.fe and don't see nary
a chance of n promotion now
His feelings were so deep and his voice
so broken that | fancied there were
tears In his eyes. My sympathies over.
came my sense Of duty. had had con-
siderable bad luck myself l finally
turned 10 him. as we were passing a
dead horse. and said: See here, part
ner. you Just slip out aud lay down on
the other side OF that horse. Your men
will be along here inside of half an hour.
Shake of your bad luck. l won't stand
Ia the way"
AS he was about To take cover he dis
covered that somebody had cut the
shoes from his cowskin haversack. He
felt their loss deeply. But he ran TO
cover and we passed on. Next day
Charlie Mulllgan OF Belleville wore the
shoes.
That night we lay in the trenches three
hours. The Johnnies had ascertalued
what was going on and were Smelling
the pontoons and the earthworks. They
were using mortars. for we could see the
fuses OF the shells making parabolas in
the air aud dropping near us. 1t was .
o. clock In the morning when we de-
scended the hill aud crossed the river on
the pontoons. Amos j. Cummings, ia
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