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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
TAXES BRIHe PAID.
increase Of Nearly $4,000 Over Last
Year.

1nCToobO Of MUoEIy OSVtVVV VVvt AesS
Year.
County Treasurer Schneider and
his assistants will lead strenuous
lives for the next two months taking
care Of the money which will be paid
for taxes. Fully so per cent Of the
tax will be paid in within that time,
and this will mean much work for
everyone concerned with the office.
The tax for 1908 amounts in the
aggregate to s9Sl,16 and is divided
as follows: State, tS7,ls county,
$6l. S46; townships, $SS.s64; cities,
s96, OsS; school districts, t7S,606i sur
veyOr's tax, t77.
The tax for 1902 was t2O6,6S4,
making an increase Of nearly $4,000
for this year. The foods last spring
we're responsible for some Of this In
crease, the legislature for the rest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

4 Report Of Glenwood school Dist. 90,
for the month ending Nov. 8: En-
rollment 10. Those not absent for
the month were Rose Cress, Hazel
and Frank Engle, Pearl and Roy Gar
YER, Esther and Willie Hucksoll. John
Mustard, Roy Stewart. Christian,
Cleve and Lulu Stoffer. There were
three cases Of hardness. Those re-
ceiving 100 in department were Pearl
Carver, Lulu Stoffer, Beulah and
Bruce Zook. Paul Cress and John
Mustard. Blanche Kugler, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Hufmau-Haynes.

Miss Bessie N. Huffman, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. @. Huffman. was
married November ~, at 10 O'Clock to
Charles D. Haynes Of Fostoria, Ohio,
at the Huffman home on West Third
street. Rev. DR.. BIAynsy officiating.
Following the ceremony q large we'd
ding dinner was served to the guests.
The bride has grown 10 womsnhoOd
In Abilene aud has . host Of friends
who wish her long and happy fut-
ure The groom lived here until .
few months ago when be went TO
FostOria, OhiO, to accsPt 9 position In
q large furniLurs house there. He I
bright young man. well liked By all
who know him.
Mr.. and Mrs. haynes will 20 70
Ottawa to visit the groowb parents
for . short time before going 70 their
home In Ohio.
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simmons-Howe.

At 10 o'clock. November IL. at the
home Of the brides parents, Miss Bes-
sic Simmons was married to Alfred
N. Howe, Of Lowell. Mass, w. T.
Davidson officiating. The young
couple left on the noon train for
Lowell. where they will remain for
8 short time, going from there to
Sioux City, Iowa, their future home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES.
Abilene Will Lose Two Kansas City
Plugs.

The officials Of the Union Pacific
railroad have announced that after
the 18th Of this month the night plug
trains Nos. 8 and 6 which heretofore
ran between Salina and Kansas City
would run between junction and
Kansas City. This will take two
trains from Abilene's service.
At Kansas City it is said that the
day plugs Nos. Z and s that also are
operated between Kansas City and
Salina will be taken off soon after the
fret of December. Another train is
to take its place however. The trains
that will be run as Nos. 7 and will
be the through fast trains from Chi
cago to Denver.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
road that is building cutoff between
Kansas City and Chicago will finish
the work on December 6 and it is said
that the operation Of the trains over
that road and the Union Pacific be-
tween Chicago and Denver will COM
mence on or shortly after that date.
The fast train 1t 10 said will stop
only at The larger county seats. 1t
will be scheduled as q fast train and
will be one Of the finest In the coup
try. After it goes onto the Union
Pacific at Kansas City it will be oper-
ated BY Union Pacific train crews.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
A Dangerous Month.

This is the month Of coughs, colds
and acute catarrh. Do you catch
cold easilyP. Find yourself hoarse,
with Q tickling In your throat and an
annoying cough ct nightP Then, you
should have handy q bottle Of Bal
lard's Horsehound Syrup. J. A.
Anderson. 1854 West 9th st., Salt
Lake City, writes: 1--WE use Bal
lard's Horsehound Syrup for coughs
and colds. It gives Immediate relief.
We know It's the best remedy for
these troubles. Iwrite this TO induct
other people to try this pleasant and
efficient remedy" 26c. 500 and u 90
G. z. Northcrait q Cos and Chas. F.
ToWnsend's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

Ola Settler of Dickinssn PasAss Away
And 56 Year..

49, " $p ~ y
Gsorge W. Ogden died NOV 18Th
q bic rooms at the Paciiic hotel
aged " years. ne had no relatives
y the west except Two nePhews IN
Kansas City.H A sister lives In vest
srn New York. bis OLD home.
Upcle George came TO Dickinson In
the 700 and raised wheat during the
wheat boom. he then sold out and
went into shoe store With 6. VIC.
Rohrer. Later be gave that up. mar.
ried ana lived on farm for several
years. recently separating rom t hiss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
A Remarkable Case.

One OF the most remarkable cases
Of . cold, deeP-Sested on the lungs,
causing pneumonih, is that Of Mrs.
Gertrude z. Fenner, Marion, Ind,
who Was entirely cured by the use Of
One Minute Cough Cure. She says;
"The coughing and Straining 90
weakened me that ran down in
weight from i4s to % pounds. /
tried . number OF remedies 10 no
avail until ! used One Minute Cough
Cure. Four bottles Of this wonderful
remedy cured me entirely Of the
cough. strengthened my lungs and
restored me TO my normal weight
health and strength" Sold By all
dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Missouri PAoITIo-AT HERrxaToR,
ABlLENE's SOCIETIES.

A Y. AND A. M.--BeDevolsnt Lodge. No
A. 70, meets AFst and third Monday ewes
infs IN each month ct Masonic hall, cQIne'
Third and Cedar. John B. Favor ". MI J.
/ Morley. secTetaryi visiting brethren vel
come.
NKToMANp RELIEF CORPS : No. "a
Wv meets alternate Wednesday AetsT>
aoons At 100 O'Clock In X. Of p hall. Sn,
Sarah v. Jollsy president; Mrs Olive !
Peter secretary,
DoYAL ARCH MABoNs--Oyrus ohsptsia
n No, IS, meets IN Masonic hall on the %
md and fourth Fridays Of each mont
Pitt n. Halieck. n. Pr Jacob A. Young. 8
TRIPLE TIE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
i Abilene Council No. "A, meets on second
and fourth Thursday ev nings q eaco
month Viaitors welcome. Chas. y. Rice,
presidents John Q. Roger secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Raantifnl Clear Skins.

Herbine exerts a direct influence on
the bowels, liver and kidneys, purify
ing and strengthening these organs.
and maintaining them In q normal
condition Of health; thus removing q
common cause OF yellow, notify,
greasy skin, and more or less OF
pimples, blothes and blackheads. SOC
at G. E. Northcraft & Cos and Chas.
T. TownsendI.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Not . Sick Day Since.

"a was taken severely sick with
kidney trouble. l tried oil sorts Of
medicines, none Of which relieved me.
One day saw an I'D. Of your Electric
BItters and determined to try that.
After taking Q few doses felt re
lieved, and soon thereafter was en-
tirely cured, and have not seen a sick
day since. Neighbors Of mine have
been cured Of Rheumatism, Neuralgia.
Liver and Kidney troubles and Cen
eral Debility" This is that B. +.
Bass, OF Fremont, N. G. writes.
Only 500. at J. N. Gleissner's, drug
Oiat.
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l. M. Mcliany Greenville, Tex.
writes. Nov 3nd, 1900. II had
rheumatism last winter, was down 10
he'd six weeks; tried everything. but
gov no relisi, TIL q friend gave me q
part Of q bottle Of Billiards. Snow
Liniment. | used 4 and got two more
bottles. Il cured me and l haven't
felt any rheumatism since. can
recon mend Snow Liniment to be the
best lliniment on earth for rheuma-
tism." Foe rheumatic, sciatic or
neuralgia paius, rubin Billiards. Snow
Lipiment, you will not suffer long.
but will BE- gratified with a speedy
and effective cure. 25c, 500 and 81
at @. 3. Northcraft & Co.'S and Chas.
r. Townaend's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
More About Bigamist Gordon.

BELLEvILLE, Nov. I'D. L. Cor
don, who is in jail at Abilene, charged
with bigsmy, and who, 1t lie claimed,
has q half dozen wives, is we'll known
in the northern part Of Republic coun-
ty. Early in 1902 he suddenly ap-
peared at Hubbell, across the Nebras-
ka line, and formed the acquaintance
Ut Ethel Ward, an orphan, is years
old. He brought Miss Ward to Belle
vile during the spring Of 1902 Ind
married her. He lived with her q
O year and while his victim was sick
and only q few days before she died
he disappeared. His treatment Of bis
bis wife during her last illness was
brutal and II 10 claimed that the ex-
asperated people Of Hubbell would
have meted out severe punishment to
Gordon had he not left that section
when be did.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Rxtsnds Thanks 70 Judges.

The executive committee on festival
Affairs met last week To finish up
the business Of the carnival. The
COMMITTEES extends its thanks TO the
Judges in the various contests. Some
money which Is due 70 prize winners
in the farm prOdnet contest still re-
mnins in The hands Of the committee.
Il win be paid % the proper Psrsous
AZ WyaBdtb insurance. ohies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

sneexs and Blow, but you can't get
permanent relief from catarrh unless
you purify your blood. Hoods
Sarssparilla does this, soothes and
heals the inHamed surfaces. removes
all sCroiulous taints, and cures catsrrh.
Sick headache Is cured BY Hoods
Pills. CSC.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
A Handsome Home.

P. G. Hoffman is moving into, his
handsome new residence on East
Sixth. 1t 10 one of the finest dwell"
ings in the city, costing over $4,000
and is finished throughout in exquis-
tie style and most modern equipment.
It is q credit to the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Gave Money to W. r. @.

Secretary II. K. Humphrey Of the
Security Mills gave the money real
lied from the sale Of bread after the
contest, a. go, to the W. r. c. for ito
relief fund.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Rev. Mr. Brown Goes 70 Entsrpriss.

Rev. E. &. Brown began his work
ss pastor Of the Enterprise and Wood
bins charge last Sunday morning.
He will Gil the pulpit until confer
spce. The former pastor, Rev. Mr..
Sheldon, resigned and moved bis
family to 81. Louis. The Enterprise
church is fortunate in securing so
able and efficient 8 preacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Hessian Fly in Wheat.

Some damage to wheat BY Hessian
fly is reported in the vicinity Of Man
chester. Sherred Taylor's field was
completely destroyed and will be re-
planted. Charley Dietfenbaugh. on
Mrs. Howten's farm, also has 9 field
badly damaged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Jus9 WHAT Y0U MED.

Vhhlhb0xIAlMO Bt0MN0h and Liver
~ Tablets.
When you feel dali after eating.
When you have no appetite.
When you have . bad taste in tho
When your liver u torpid.
When your bowels are constipated.
When you have 4 headache.
When you feel bilious.
They will improve your appetite.
cleanse and invigorste your stomach.
and regulate your liver and bowels.
Price $50 per box. For sale BY John
N. Gleissner, druggist. INV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

J. NJ. Gleissner guarantees every
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and will refund the money to any one
who is not satisfied after using two.
thirds Of the contents. This 10 the
best remedy In the world for 10
grippe, coughs, colds, croop and
whooping cough and is pleasant and
safe to take. It prevents any tendency
Of cold TO result In pneumonia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

AUCAD NOONIIs
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is senior partner Of the firm Of y.
J. CHENEY & Co., doing business In
the City Of Toledo, county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case Of CATARRH
that cannot DO cured by the use OF
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day Of De-
cember, A. D., 1886
t~, A. W. GLEASON, .
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarfh Cure 10 taken inter.
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous snrfsces Of the system.
Send for testimonials. free. 9r
r. j. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by al Druggists. Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

A St. Louis Worlds Fair Iniorma.
ton Bureau has been established at
90S Main street, Kansas City, In
charge Of Mr.. L. s. Mcclellan. where
information will be cheerfully fur
nished. 0O-tf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
WHEAT Is oArARRH7
Hyomei Cures This Common and Dis
Agreeable Disease.


agreeable Disease.
Hyomei cures catarrh BY the simple
method Of breathing 1t into the air
passages and lungs. 1t kills the
germs Of catarrhal poison, heals and
Boothes the irritated mucous mem.
brane, enters the blood with the oxy.
gen and kills the germs present there,
eifectuslly driving this disease from
the system.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs
but s1.0O and comprises On inhaler, .
bottle Of Hyomei and dropper. The
inhaler will last a lifetime; and add.
tionsl bottles Of Hyomei can be OBJ
tanned for SOC.
n you have any Of the following
Nsymptoms, catarrhal germs are at
work somewhere in the mucous mem
brane of the nose, throat, bronchial
tubes or tisses Of the lungs:
offensive breath huskiness Of voice
dryness Of the nose discharge from the nose
pain across the eyes stoppage Of the nose at
pain in back Of the night
head aching of the body
pain in front OF the droppings In the throat
head mouth open while
tendency 70 take sleeping
cold tickling back Of the
burning pain In the palate
throat formation Of crusts in
hawking to clear tue nose
the throat dryness Of the throat
pain In the chest IN the morning
cough loss Of strength
stitch In side spagms Of coughing
losing Of aesh cough short and hack
variable apostle ing
low spirited At times coughs worse nights
raislngs Of froihy and mornings
mucous lons in vital force
erpsctorafine yel- = feeling Of tightness
Low matter across the upper
dilRcnlty In breath part Of the chest
Ing freqaant meedng
Hysm~I will destroy activity Of all
eaiarrbsl germs in the respiratory
organs and in > few weeks The cure
win Be complete.
This Isa slr0ng ststsnsnk. but ..
A. Gleissnsr win emphasizes it By
sgFssine 70 refund your money Il
Hyomsi does net curs-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
nosan,t Respect Old Are.

It's shameful when youth fails to
show proper respect for old age. bat
Just the contrary In the case OF Dr..
kings New Life Pills. They cut Of
malsdIes no matter how severe and
irrespective Of old age. Dyspepsia,
Jaundice, Fever, Constipation all
yield to this perfect Pill. Csc, ct J..
N. Gleissner's drug store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children,

Successfully used BY Mother Gray,
nurse In the Children's Home In New
York, care Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teethibg Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over $4,000 testimonials.
TThey never fail. At all druggists.
Csc. Sample FREE. Address Allen
s. Olmsted, 10 Roy, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

VIM. McInsrnsy. Dentist (succss-
cor 70 +. Bsrgstrssssr) Abilene. Kan
80. corner 81 and Cedar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

For sick hesdachs try chAmbsrlain's
Stomach and Liver Tsblsts; they viii
ward Of the attack II taken In time.
For sale BY Johh n. GlsiIsnsr, Drug
Rinl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

A household necessity. DR.. Thorn
as Mectric Oil. Heals burns, cuts,
wounds OF any sort; cures .ore throat,
Group, catarrh, asthma; never fails.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

Itchiuess Of the akin, horrible
plague. Most everybody afflicted In
one way or another. Only one safe,
never failing cure. Doan's Ointment.
At any drug store, so cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

THE KIDNEYS are strengthened
and toned by Hoods Sarsaparilla
1T cures all their ailments, pains in
the loins and THE BACkACHE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-19

No. 9Os reaches Kansas City at 0.so y. n.
Through chair cars Abilene TO Kansas Oily
and Chicago, also for all points west III
rect connection a. Strong City FOL. all p0ints
In Colorado and California, also direct con:
nections for all points IN Oklahoma ana
Texas. Fast time, good trains and best con-
nections for all points out OF Kansas City.
For further particulars call on or address
r. 8. Sails, agent, Santa Re. Phone 81.
ROCK ISLAND sYsTEM.
The Right Road" TO and from and be-
tween Chicago, b.. Louis, Memphis, PEORIA
81. Joseph, Kansas City, Omaha, Denver,
Colorado Gprings, Fort Worth, 81. Paul. MIN
neapolis, and everywhere beyond.
Trains leave Abilene as follows;
WEST BOUND.
No. %, Local Freight and Accom-. .9;b0 ., m
EAST BOUND.
No. 90, Local Freight and Accom-. i'Abp.r
No. 90 makes close connection ct Harrington
for all points east and south.
Nos, q and % daily; o. and %. daily except
sunday. ....I
For sleeping car reservations. ticket
Agent. J. A. sTHWART
No.
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UNION PACIFIC
imam nnIfMn
SANTA FE ROUTE,

SANTA FE ROUTE,
All Santa Fe trains daily except sunday,
NORTH BOUND,
No. 8O7, Passenger daily ...."........ $40 .. m
No. 900, Accommodation ........... ..lsi06 ., n
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 300. Passenger daily. ...n..., 1850 q. n
No. sSS. Accommodation daily....... BIS y. u
SALIVA BRANCH.
Departs.
No. 3i7, Accommodation. 80. Siib .. n
No. $40. ...... .....1a;0Bp y, 10
No. aci, .......... l;0Sp.m
Arrives.
No. ssc, Accommoda tion............ $40 .. m
No. a1e, ........... l1il0a.m
No. ga. ,.......... 7iSbGm
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14
THE PRESS.

Among the newspapers OF the coun-
ty are the Herald Advance and the
Grant County Review published at Mil
bank. the Headlight published at Big
Stone City, the Item at Revillo, and
the Grant County News at Twin
Brooks.
The Herald Advance Is a six column
quarto and is issued every week. This
paper was started in Milbank in 1889,
W. w. Downie being the editor and
proprietor. His Office is equipped with
up-to-date presses operated by a gas
oline engine. He owns the building
where his printing plant is located. and
has kept pace with the times in his
line.
The Grant County Review is edited
and owned by Fl. s. Volkmar. This pa
per was established at Milbank in 1880.
1t is a six column uuarto and a weekly
paper. This plant is one of the best
equipped in the state: and the building
was built by Mr.. Volkmar for the
printing business. The basement is
used for a press room. On the second
floor is the Office with editorial. com
posing and stock room. 1t is m of
the finest printing Office buildings in
the state.
The Headlight. Grant COUNTY News
and Item are substantial weekly pa
pers published in the county.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14
NIX.
CONTINUED from page nine.)

from MiIbank, one from Big Stone and
n from Twin Brooks, ard four more
route $ are awaiting inspection. When
these are ia opes1t3aa, every farmer il
the MILESTONE yaEey vii have his
mail delivered at his farm, or b with
In a short 1i7tacce Of q route. The un-
excelled roads make the rural free de-
livery a gr Ar success.
The Milhapk postoffce Is Of the
most important in the state by reason
of it being the separating Office for all
the towns en- tha Sisseton branch Of
the Milwaukee road, and also being a
division point for the railway mail serv-
ice. Eight mail clerks regularly sign
in at this Office. The volume of mail
matter exceeds that of a town of 5000
inhabitants. The postal receipts and
money order business of the Milbank
Office is $4,000 a year. VIM. w.
Downie is postmaster and John d.
Smull, deputy.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14
trio light plant.
CIVIC SOCIETIES AND orurp
ORGANIZATIONS.

Co. X, S. d. N. G.. A. r, Iindo,,..
captain; f. H. Benedict LIST Lieutenant,
n F. Nelson, 2nd lieutenant: u NJ
Pherson, 1st sergeant. Co. K bas
the full limit OF members. all AM
young men that will comnar ta,nra
bly, with any company in South ID.
kota OF any other state. They dru
every Monday evening.
The Masonic societies. %incIudino thu
Blue Lodge. Chapter and Eastern Star
are all in a prosperous condition ant
have elegant quarters in their fine
three-stCry brick building 25x100 fee,
This is one of the tinesct finished
buildings in the city.
The NJ. w. A. and A. O. L, W ara
strong societies, each having n mem.
beTship OF about 250 and growing ran,
lily. IN connection with the A. on.
w. is q fine auxiliary lodge of the
Degree of Honor.
The Knights of pythias are also
building up a fine lodge. and have q
membership at present of about sq
/. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges are in
a tlourishing condition and growing
$500 c'N'i-r
in numbers. There are also lodges Of
the Catholic Order of F'Orresters. Mac.
abees. Redmen. Court of Honor amt
leOmen. Strangers and new corners
are sure to be at home in som Of
these societies.
The Aeloian orchestra consists Of
two v~iolins, flute. clarinet.anf saya-
phone. and furnishes both dance ant
concert music. Karl p. Theimer, lead.
err, and w. c. Miller. manager. This
organization owes its excellence to
tireless work and energy and is justly
proud Of the fact that it is the hest Of
It's kind on the Milwaukee read west
OF st, Paul.
The Milbank Cornet band consists
Of twenty well selected pieces and has
regular meetings on every Tuesday
night. Leader, w. c. Miller.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES.

In schools, Milhank is ahead of many
Of the counties of older states. There
are employed in the schools a princi-
pal. q first and second assistant, and
nine other teachers. The school is
now in a healthy and prosperous con-
dition. The school is one of the best
graded schools in the state. and Is
making rapid progress under the pro-
fessorship of NJ. M. Ramer. and there
are about 500 pupils enrolled.
The school buildings are large and
well heated and ventilated. The little
white school house that made Iowa
famous, is a noticeable feature in Grant
county and no child in the county need
20 more than amile to reach one of the
80 school houses in the county. Out
side of Milhank there are 125 teachers
and about 2 300 bows and girls in at
tendance. The educational develop
ment Of Grant county has kept pace
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-08-14

in its vicinity. The output has steadily
increased.
There are nine prosperous cream
cries in the county, which have been
built as the dairy interests have de.
manded. These creameries are owned
by the farmers chiefly, and are so loca-
ted that every farm is within reasona-
BILE distance from some OF the cream
cries. From the number of creameries
it will be seen hat the dairy business
is in fact becoming n OF the most
important industries in the county.
The Milbank creamery alone re-
ceived for the year ending June J.,
1903. 2.500,000 pounds OF milk and U.s.
900 pounds of cream from hand
separators, and made las, 900 pounds
of butter. The average price for the
year was 25k cents per pound. The
butter was sold at / CEN premium In