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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
WEST VIRGINIA.
A Hand County Citizen Booming the
old State.

| MANNINGToN, W. Va, Jan. %, 1891.
Until within the past few years little
was known by the out lsidc world of the
marvellous natural resources OF West Va,
/ the great avenues of commerce and travel
lay along the northern and southern bor-
ders of the triangular shaped state, aud
population and trade swept heedlessly by,
unawares Of the capabilities of her soil,
the extent and value of her forests or the
inexhaustible wealth of her vast mineral
deposits. Capital and industry have re-
Gently penetrated even to the heart OF the
state and are new developing her hid
den riches with tremendous energy but
the vast possibilities of the state are vet
scarcely realized. Her richest mineral
regions are practically undevelOped; her.
iron and coal are comparatively untouch-
ed; and of the 16, Gi0. 900 acres of land IN
the state, probably S,000,000 are still in
the original forest-this is state whose
eastern border is only 81 miles by rail
from Baltimore, 179 miles from Philqdel-
phia, 2sB from New York. 1t would in
truth be impossible to exaggerate the un-
equalled opportunities which W. Va, pre-
sent therefore, to capital and every kind
Of manufacturing and commercial enter
prise. In the judgment of many. no other
state in the Union Possesses such cheap
and abundant raw materials or offers con-
spicuous opportunities for safe and prof.
liable investment Of capital
Perhaps the industry that II be most
advanced is that of coal and coke pro-
duction; rapid as has been the expansion
of the industry in w. Va. il is manifestIy
in its incipiency; rich as is w. Va IN
coal, iron and timber, the past two years
have demonstrated that she is no less rich
in deposits of petroleum oil There are
now three well defined producing fields
along parallel lines having north east
and southwest direction and the activity
OF the operators, the millions of capital
already invested makes the state the chief
rival OF Penn. as the scOurce Of the future
oil supply Of the country. The OIL is a
good grade Of light kpremium, command
ing 20 cents per bbl. above quoted market
prices. The amount of capital now in
vested In the industry at Warrington is
estimated 10 be little short of 81 500, 200.
The average cost of the wells is $4,000, and
the average yield is unusually good, many
of the wells coming in with a flow of from
500 to 900 bbis. per day.
The weather has been very mild with
great deal of rain, it hasn't been to zero
since we have been here. Mr.. MILAN has
been very sick, but is some better at pres
ent. There is a great deal of grippe,
bad colds, and mud here at present.
L. MILAN.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
GREENLEAF.

Farmers Alliance hold mass meeting
in the Greenleaf church this week, Satur.
day night.
Emil Pearson entertained large num-
Der OF his yJnng friends, Tuesday even
ing last week. Candy pulling was in
dulged in until late hour.
Albert Jemison uas been detained from
school for some days by reason Of sick
ness, but is now on the mend.
The question for debate at Prof. Crees
school in Alden township, this week Fri
day evening is: Resolved, That man
don't necessarily advertise upper rooms
to rent by deciding to stay right here in
Hand county"
.r Milton larson, father % VIM and
Geo. Larson, got badly bruised up in
runaway Tuesday Of this week, He drove
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
coEMIssIoNER's PROCEEDINGS.

MILLER, Jan 9Th. 1891.
Board met in regular session with al
members present.
Were called to order by Chm. Major and
proceeded to settle with the county Off
! GERS. Board proceeded to examine ac-
counts Of county treasurer and county
auditor.
Pendign examination of accounts the
| bond of the county treasurer was fixed at
| 1886, 1000 thirty five thousand dollars.
On motion the bond OF G. E. Rosen-
krans as treasurer Of Hand county was
accepted and approved.
Chm Major being absent G. W. Rudd
was appointed chairman Pro Tenn.
On motion Board adjourned till z
o'clock P. NJ.
Board met at appointed time and fin
ished settlement with county treasurer
and county auditor.
On motion SiG2 Oj was transferred from
the county General fund to the county
Poor fund.
On motion b. r. Howell was allowed
$500 for salery for Attn WI. 1890.
On motion the balance remaining in the
Jreasurer's salary fund Of S507.7s was
transferred TO the county General fund.
On motion the bill OF B. X. Howell of
IL. 80, postage for 4th Or. 1890, was allow
ed.
On motion the treasurer's uncollectible
list for 1889 taxes was accepted.
On motion Board adjourned,
Board met at 0 A. NJ. Tuesday morning
aud were called TO order by county audi
tor.
The oath Of Office was then administer
ed TO the commissioners elect, Geo. w.
Livingston and G.. A. Mckay.
Mr.. Elder was appointed chairman Pro
Tenn bv the county auditor.
Moved and carried that a chairman be
elected for the ensuing year by ballot.
On first ballot the result stood as fol-
lows: II II. Fsrrington, received 2; VIM.
Elder, received 3. which showed MIR. Ell
der elected for permanent chairman.
On motion the bond Of wm. II. Smith
as clerk Of court was accepted and APP
proved.
On motion A. K Detwiler was allowed
an abatement order for personal property
taxes In ll4-7O, for the year 1887, as he
owned no personal property in Hand
county.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed.
S. v. Christ salary ith Or. 1890. : l75 90
W. w. Butterfieid witness certs. 10 80
], j. Conway goods to Mrs. Yada
and family, poor, ,,........ 40 90
l.. j. Pratt. coal. l......... 26 55
J. ] Csnway. lumber to ID, X.
Sinclair 49,. ... ;. ... B II
Thos. Trenhaile goods to Mrs. o.
Evans. ...........,...... 81
Mrs. Cassie Raymond nurse for2O
days to Mrs. Yada. poor. ...... 40 90
On motion the bond OF the register Of
deeds was fixed at $4,000, for the ensu.
ing term.
Continued next week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
DIVIDE WITH US.

Quite number OF our subscribers are
in arrears to the PRESS for small sums,
and We earnestly request all to pay some
thing. The amounts are so small to each.
that 1t would seem they could be paid at
any time without serious Inconvenience.
To us the aggregate means quite little
sum. 1t Is considerable expense and
labor to send an itemized statement to
each one, and hardly necessary, as the
81 so you intend to send us will just pay
for one year from the time you last pald
to. We anxiously await your good look
ing countenance, or iletter in your clever
hand writing.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
NEIGHBoRHooD NEWS.
BY Press Correspondents and From
Exchanges.
WEST SIDE.


Rec Heights Press
Saturday last was gaia day In Rec
Heights and the street was full of people
who took advantage of the fine balmy
weather to indulge in little impromptu
horse racing both trotting and running.
G. III. Wentworth of Spring Hills, j. M.
Fisher, jas. jackson. Jess Martin, Walker
Berry. and several others took hand in,
while some of the boys ran foot races and
made fun for the crowd.
The young people OF Greenleaf, Alden.
and Riverside townships wers handsomely
entertained last Tuesday evening by
Emil Pearson at the residence of G. W.
Galloway. Mild weather and good moon.
light enticed all but few Of the older
ones TO enjoy out door games until after
nine o'clock when they all repaired to the
kichen and engaged in an old fashioned
candy pull
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

was the result of boyish spite work.
was occasioned thusly: The Republican
made an effort to get the printing but
could not, and at the last moment bid one
cent, of course for the parp,se of making
the PRESS do the work for nothing
While the law positively and definitely
states just what SHALL BE paid mot what
may be- yet the PRESS is here to meet
any competition, so instead of collecting
what the law says SHALL BE paid the
PRESS presented its bill for ONE CENT for
publishing proceedings of 1890, BECAUSE
THAT is THE PRICE WE AGREED TO AC-
CEpT
The excuse We have for occupying
space with this personal matter is the
fact that the Republican charged during
the late campaign that the PRESS had
gone back on its agreement and was col
Iecting the full price allowed by law. We
knew the Republican made a willful asd
intentional misstatement, but the public.
did not. And knowing such the PRESS
has quietly bided its time until the proof
WIS obtalnable. So here is the proof in
the shape of county warrant:
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

young spirited horse attached to light
buggy to Rec Heights, and as the wind
was blowing brisk. the tumble weeds roll.
ing over the prairie had excited his colt
ish Lorse until 1t required a strong man
to hold him. He returned from town all
right until he neared the Larson school
house when a little Russian thistle passed
IN front OF the excited colt, which made a
desperate iunpe when one OF the lines
broke; then Mr.. Larson rode around in a
circle at rapid rate until the buggy was
upset throwing him out, still he hung on
to the one line, until he secured the horse
which he did at the risk OF his life. II is
Indeed wonder that man of his age
was not killed on the spot. While he
felt little the worse for it at the time, the
next day he was confined to the house
feeling very lame and bruised from head
to foot. II is hoped he will soon recover
as there was no bones broken.
HECTOR.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

The y. p. s. c. 4. will give public
meeting at the Presbyterian church,
Sunday evening, Feb. l. Program as
follows:
Voluntary. Mrs. Bovine.
Song, Choir.
Scripture Reading, Mr.. Smith.
Anthem. Choir.
Roll call aud Responces.
Song, Choir.
Reports OF Officers.
Song, Children.
Recitation, Do All That You Can. Philip
Cutting.
Recitation, The Sweetest Gift, Charles
Carroll
Solo, Verda Blanchard.
Recitation, The Vision Of Sir Launfaul,
Four Young Ladies'.
Duet, Mrs. Yonng and M,ss Clayton.
Recitation, Miss Smith.
Anthem. Choir.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
FREE TUITION.

Yankton College will give free tuiti on
in either the Preparatory Department or
College, for one year, to one new student
Of good character and scholarship from
each county IN South Dakota or Nebfas-
ka, as selected and certified by the Co.
Supt. of schools.
/ will be pleased TO help some one OF
Hand county to this benefit. Who wish
es II ? Apply at once to
JOHN X. FAILING, Co. Supt.
MILLER, s. d., Jan. 90, 1891.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Rev. F. d. Newhouse will lecture at
st. lawrence NJ. E. church Monday eve.,
Feb I'd. at 7;30. His subject is India,
its people, their mode of living AMI wor.
ship" Every ono should hear this inter-
esting and instructive lecture. Admission,
adults % cts. children from s to Is, 10 cts.
An effort is being made to get Nr. New
house at Miller in the near future.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

A letter from friend in Southern
Missouri says that the thermometer there
has only been to 10 degrees below this
winter. That is as low or lower than it
has been in Hand county S. d. In De-
cember the thermometer went below zero
but two mornings, and so far in January
we have had no winter at all.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

A Salt Lake paper from c. II. Weeks
notices Union Stock yards Co. formed
there, with intention Of adding a new
suburb to Salt Lake, similar to the same
industry which built up the city of South
Omaha, adjoining the city proper We
hope friend Weeks will grasp what may be
the opportunity of his life and get in ON
the ground floor.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

c. III. & st. p. Ry. For Mardi Gras to
be held at New Orleans Feb. 10th 1891 .
the c. NJ. 4 st. p. Ry. will sell return
tickets from Wolsey on Feb. Sd to stb
inclusive good to return, Feb. 2sth ill.,
elusive at S3S Is for round trip. 5t2
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

There will be services at the M. T..
church hereafter in the morning. every
other Sunday The purpose is to alter
nate with the Presbyterians, Rev. Opie
occupying the NJ E. pulpit here one Sun
day. and Rev. Bowman the Presbyterian
the next Sunday.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

A rumor was started last we elk to the
effect that W. W. Zaner, formerly of Mil
Ter. had been killed by Indians on the re-
servation. west of the river. The report
has it that he was engaged in hunting cat
tie two or three weeks ago, and has not
since been seen or heard Of.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
ONE CENT.
A County Warrant Issued to the Press
for One Whole Years
Work.
Which, Although Supernuous, Makes
one more lie Checked up ON
the Republican.
Local and Personal Mention Of More or
Less Interest-A Towns
Gossip,
A CURIo.

A Hand County Warrant Calls for big
Premium.
As many readers will remember in the
competition between the PRESS and Re.
publican last year for county printing the
PRESS agreed to publish the proceedings
Of the Board for 1890 FOR ONE CENT.
1hIs, when every sensible man VIII agree
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Sam1 Rorick and son David returned
overland from the Black Hills last week
Sam. says he expects to 60 back there
this spring.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

The unusally warm weather we have
been experiencing has begun to sh ow on
shrubbery. Lilac bushes have started
to bud. Still we may have a snug winter
all in February. The signal reports predict
snow, with colder weather.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

The Miller mills are doing q rushing
custom business. The best terms of ex-
change gwen on good wheat in Hand
county. All grades of fl our kept on hand.
Our "Superlative" has no superior und
few equals. 42tf. II. MILLER & Sons,
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Frank Joyce, Of Helmick, was doing
business at the hub last week. He SAWS
cattle buyers are gradually pushing the
price up, and that sales have been made
In his neighborhood at better prices than
for two Years.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Two years have increased the cattle
herds of Hand county far more than many
realize. We believe the next two years
will increase the price sufficiently to make
the business a profitable one.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

This Is the only warrant ever drawn for
one cent in Hand county. We have been
offered premium of so cents for it. but
IT is part of the property and records Of
this Office and $500 would not buy it. II
will be framed and hung up in the Office
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

o. II. Pruner. up from Spring Lake, re-
ports the death Of Miss Hudson last week.
another victim of diphtheria. Mr.. West
mire is also very sick with the same dis
ease.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Nathan Ross returned this week from
E'kton. He sold his interest In the
Greeves Il Ross grocery there to a
brother of Henry Greeves. We under.
stand Mr., II. has position As a travelling
salesman for grocery house.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

John Morrow will conduct the Hill
farm between Miller and st. Lawrence
this year, while Mr.. Hill will occupy the
Morrow residen, 90 in town.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Right now is the time TO begin feeding
cattle to have them in shape to go onto
grass and receive immediate benefit. So
far little or no feed has been required,
but good care and feed from now ON viii
be of great benefit.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

1t costs little more to raise good horse
in Hand county than it does broDcho.
and yet there is no market for the latter.
Good horses will SOON bring plenty of
buyers mere.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Nathan Johnson will handle the Douth-
EFT ice house this year. The ice crop will
be very much lighter than usual, owing to
drouth-of cold weather.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

A great deal Of Official copy such as pro-
eeedings OF County Board, Treasurer's
and Auditors statements was not furnish
ed us till yesterday, consequently must
lay over till next issue.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Il. w. Baker has just received fresh
supply OF apples, cranberries, oranges
ana potatoes. 5tf.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

We understand Holden township, ia 81
Is again making arrangements to obtain
seed wheat for its citizens. Last years
obligation has all been paid, except So.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

J. j. Smith returned from Pierre Tues
day, where he tried to Trip up few OF
the boys.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

II. s. Wilhtt is another Hand County
veteran whose name has been added to the
pension list.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

d. MackIin, of lll-69, had a couple of
steers die with black leg last week
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

c. W. Bovine, ex-clerk of courts, went
east Tuesday, it is understood to hunt a
location. He expects to return to the
newspaper business.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

J. J. Struif came down Monday from
1860 aud sent DR.. Wood to relieve three
grippe patients in his household, his
wife and two children.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Arnot of Logan
township. last week recorded the arrival
OF 5 Id. girl.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

D. IL. Smith left last week for Iron-
wood with several head of fresh cows,
butter, eggs, etc.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Mrs. 4. Green and Mrs. Cort Ford de-
parted Tuesday for their new hoLIe at
Ironwood Michigan.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Seward, speaker of the House, is
claimed by the democrats, independents
aad republicans. II the speaker is trying
10 ride three horses, he will be torn to
pieces, The man does not live who can
successfully work three parties.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

W. II. Miller and Supt. Failing were
among capital visitors the past week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.. Hart
ley was blessed Monday morning by the
arrival OF boy baby.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

The w. C. I. U. meets with Mrs Car
roll, Tuesday. Feb. 8. MRS. LANE. Sec.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

1t is reported T. NJ. wilkins, deputy
revenue collector, has lost his position.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Mrs. John Pusey and children visited
at the capital last week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Chas. Sontag and Frank Beasom were
grippe victims last week.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
1901.
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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29
LEGISLATIVE NEWS.

The legislative mileage and per diem
bill passed does not indicate a very
unanimous desire for short session.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

successfully work three parties.
=.
4 Senate bill No. IS will probably become
law. 1t is apparent it will pass the
senate and it is safe to predict that il will
pass the house. The bill was introduced
by Nh. Carrier and provides that no pen
( atty shall attach on 1890 taxes until June,
1891. The House amends to add per
cent penalty Feb'y, lsr.
A petition to the senate asks to abolish
the Board of county commissioners and
substitute Supervisors In reality there
is little difference.
A house bill calls for constitutional
amendment to allow all laws to be sub
united to voters.
One good House bill is 70 abolish the
grind Jury. 1t is an expensive relic OF
antiquity. Prosecution is to be by in
formation.
Up TO Monday evening 10 ballots for
Senator left the situation unchanged. OF
course so long as the dead lock holds
there will not be much legislation.
The Capital Of Pierre calls the House a
set of dolts. The Capital is sore because
the Free Press and Journal got the PRINT
ing. Men will make Iudicrous breaks
some times when smarting in defeat.
Can the republicans hold the dead lock
through this session SO that a republican
Governor will have to appoint a senator
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

Can the republicans hold the dead lock
through this session SO that a republican
Governor will have to appoint a senator ?
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

house bill calls for constitutional
amendment to allow all laws TO be sub
united to voters.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1891-01-29

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Canada and Mexico