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Evening journal., 1909-03-23
STORY OF KIDNAPPING
AS TOLD BY THE BOY

CLEVELAND, March 2s.-Thia Is the
story Of the stealing as told by Billy
Whitla:
1T was just a little while before the
geography lesson began when teacher
called me TO the door and said there was
a man there who wanted me 10 go with
him TO see my father.
IL went TO the cloak room with teacher
and she helped me with my coat, and
then I went down stairs with the man.
don't know how old he was, perhaps
as old as my papa.
1--WE went out the front walk OF the
Evening journal., 1909-03-23
UNDER PEACE>BOND
FOR moo KING GIRL

Because Joseph Briscoe. il was testi-
fed. with other other youths Knocked
Medora Barney. of No. 1925 West Sew
enth street, and otherwise made things
unpleasant for her, City Court Judge
Cochran this morning fined him $50
and costs and put him under 5000 peace
bond
Evening journal., 1909-03-23
charoe HeId Up.

The charge Of assault and battery.
against John L. Thornton was held
up by City Court Judge Cochran this
morning Thornton's father was the
complainant. The elder Thornton de-
clared that John was the principal in
family row. John. however said that
the rest of the family made Things
miserable for him and he wanted 10
get away from them.
Evening journal., 1909-03-23

Mrs Rose Meisol andC daughter Jennie.
Of Trcvorton. Pa. have mover from their
Pennsylvania home TO this city. Mrs.
AIesel has a son William in this city.
Evening journal., 1909-03-23

The case of William Murphy, an in
corrigble was referred to Humane
Agent Stout by City Court Judge Coch-
ran this morning and continued until
tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1909-03-23
Fined Eor shootina cran.

For playing crap. Herman Servilla
was fined So and costs in City Court
this morning.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Mothers Day will be observed at
the Presbyterian church next Sun
day at the morning service. All
mothers are especially invited to be
present. A special service with SER
mon will be observed.
Rev. G.. Howard CRUDE, Pastor.
Services Sunday at Miller HOO a.
m. and in st. Lawrence at l2:45 p. m.
Sunday Bible School at 1870 in st
Lawrence and at l2:l5 m. in Miller.
Junior EndeavOr on Thursday
evening at 7.
Christian Endeavor each place
every Sunday evening at G:3O.
Evening service will remain Il,
500 on alternate Sunday evenings.
Church prayer meeting every
Thursday evening at Miller at 800
The Wonen's Home and Foreign
Missionary society meets the last
Wednesday of each month at 300
All are cordially invited to attend
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
REE HEIGHTS

Miss Luella Engcls, is assisting
Mrs John Ramey with the house
work.
Peter Watkins ran nail into his
foot Sunday. and is now hobbling
around on cruches.
Mrs McElheiney returned from
Nebraska, Saturday night, leaving
her sister much improved in health.
/ Mrs John Stevens went to Mo-,
to attend the funeral of her father,
she returned Saturday night.
Mr. Chas. McElheiney and Cass
Van Wingardner have returned
from Tripp Co. They are well
pleased with the land they have sell
ected. especially Cass, for "a school
ma am filed on a quarter section
adjoining his.
The entertainment given by the
pupils of the public school Friday
evening was a success, and reflects
great credit on their teachers, all
did well. The hoop drill by twelve
young ladies was well done, ending
by crowning Miss Rose ProsteIIo
queen of the May receipts of the
evening were $2l so.
The ladies aid gave May Day
dinner at Mr. SchermerhOrn' Satur-
day. The dinner was excellent,
especially the noodles, in fact we
think their is one man in town, who
will be called Noodles" hereafter.
Receipts were Sl7.75.
Mrs Forest Daniels and two child
ren of Blunt, visited with Mr. Dan
iels over Sunday at the home of
Will Speirs
f. r. Gardner and wife made a
short visit at Orient last week.
Mrs Watkins received a letter
from Mrs Henry Munich, nee Nellie
Jackson, stating that her brother
Allie Jackson died last week at his
home in Farmer City. ILL.,. where he
was engaged in the grocery busi
ness. He had been in poor health
for some time, he leaves wife anC
three children, MANY of us remem
ber Allie as a bright generou:
hearted boy, and the relatives have
the sympathy of their Rec Heights
friends, in their sorrow.
Mr. Catalan was in town Tuesda,
and states that he has sold his River
side ranch.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
CLEAN THE CITY.
KILL MOSQUITOES
Cleanliness Reduces Number of
Insects

Mosquitoes, flies and various tor
ments Of the human family thrive
in dirt and stagnant water, in weeds
and piles of rubbish. A clean city
will reduce them to the minimum.
Here are some practical suggestions
along this line from the Aberdeen
American:
Do away with all stagnant water
about; mosquitoes cannot bread with
out water.
Remove tomato cans, broken bot
ties, old buckets, or anything of a
similar nature which may catch rain
water.
Permanent standing water should
be covered with coal oil The oil
must make a thin film over the en-
tire surface, preventing the wrig.
glers from coming to the surface tC
breathe. One ounce Of oil will cover
fifteen square feet Of water.
Although mosquitoes do not breed
in weeds and bushes, the latter viii
harbOr them. Weeds should be re-
moved and even shrubs thinned out
Place goldfish, minnows and sun
fish in watering troughs lily ponds
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
"DEATH VALLEY
SCOTTY" FARMER
Once Famous High Roller After
Claim In Trip County

Gregory, S. d., May 3. "Scotty,
Wallace Scott. lone wizard of Death S
Valley, former owner of the secret
gold mine, aud high rolling occupant
of specially chartered across con-
tinent train, has arrived here so
quietly and with such entire absence
of herald, loud clothes or blazing
money that it cannot be told wheth-
er he rolled in on a caboose or
walked.
The whlom miner now pins his
hope to No. $500 in the Tripp coun-
ty drawing and is simply waiting
until the numbers drawn at the rate
of 200 dav shall have reached him,
and then he proposes to become a
farmer.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
SCHOOL ATHLETES
MEET AT PIERRE
First Contest of Season Held AT
Pierre Friday

Miller's high school track team
goes to Pierre tomorrow to meet the
teams of Pierre, Fort Pierre and the
Indian School in the first contest Of
the year. The week following they
go to Aberdeen to attend the dis
trict meet.
Following are the members of the
team who will go to Pierre, and the
events in which they will take part.
80 yard dash Saltmarsh, Erb,
Greeves.
100 yard dash Miller, Erb, Salt
marsh.
220 yard dash Same.
440 yard dash Johnson, Grceves,
Erb.
mile run Johnson, Thomas. and
Greeves.
Mile run-Calkins, Thomas, and
GreeveS.
Z mill run-Samc.
Hurdles -E7erhard, Johnson, Mil
Ter.
Jumps Johnson, Erb, Greeves,
Miller.
Hammer throW-Bard, Greeves,
Erb.
Shot Put Bard, CorroIl, Beasom.
Discus -Erb, Carroll, Bard.
Pole vault Saltmarsh, Beasom,
Greeves.
Relay race GreeveS, Miller, Erb
SaltmarSh.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Eighth Grade Examin alton

Notice is hereby given that the
regular eighth grade examination
will be held IN the Miller court
room, Tuesday and Wednesday, May
25 and 26 beginning at nine a. m. or
the opening day.
All writing material for this eX.
animation is furnished to pupils, Sc
please do not bring material with
you.
The questions for this examination
are prepared under the direction OF
the state Supt. and are the same ir
all counties Of the state.
Marg garet Duthie, Co. Supt
By order of the State Dept.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06

sold in the city; and whether we all
believe in prohibition or not, we all
believe in abiding by the law. Dis
regard for law begets uisrepect for
law. 1t will be the endeavor of this
administration to see that this law
is respected and enforced
Respectfully submitted,
S. V. Christ, Mayor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
COnterfeitS Discovered

Announcement is made of the dis
covery by the treasury department
of two new cOunterfeits, one of
which is on the National Bank of
Washington. One is a five dollar
silver certificate and is an imitation
of the series of 1899, but bears the
date of 1889; in the portrait of the
Indian chief the nose and mouth are
entirely different from that shown
on the original note. The other is a
twenty dollar national currency note
and is an imitation of those issued
by the National bank at Washington.
The counterfeit is a pen and ink
production and comes from Chicago;
dollar note being bleached to OBJ
tain the desired paper. So far as is
known neither of these counterfeits
have made their appearance in this
locality, but it will be well for bust.
ness men and others to be on the
lookout. Huron Herald.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
CITY CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Evangelical Church

Services next Sunday as follows
Preaching at Miller at 1l:00 A. NJ
Preaching at Pearl at 3::30 p. M.
Sunday school at 10
Prayer meeting every n'sday
evening at so,
Every one cordially invited.
J. d. MuSser. Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
The Perfect Man

There Is man who never said
word that was unkind;
He'd never see n thing abused
Or hear a friend maligned:
He's deaf. dumb. and blind.
There is man who never drinks,
Nor smokes, nor chews, nor swears
Who never sports, and never fiirts.
But shuns all sinful snares,
He's paraIyzed
There is man who never does
A thing that ia not right.
His wife can tell just where he L.
At morning, noon or night.
He's dead.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Christian Church

On next Lords Day:
Sunday School at 1000 A, M.
Morning Service at 100 a. m.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. m.
Evening Sermon at 1870 p. m.
Prayer meeting on Thursday even
ing.
Mothers Day" will be observed
at the morning service. A choir OF
mothers. 700 mothers wanted at
that service.
Preaching at Nichols school house
at $3.50 p. m.
You are cordially invited to attend
these services.
Ira e. Smith Minister
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
MANY DIE I'm
RAGINGSTORM
Terrific Storms Carry
Death and Destruction
In Many States
South Dakota Escapes With Cold
Wave and High Winds

Since last Saturday reports have
been coming in of the deaths and
destruction which attended the ter
rible storms which swept from the
Atlantic to the Rocky mountains
and from the lake regions to the
Gulf the latter part of last week,
and as is so often the case, South
Dakota escaped with the least injury
of any of the storm swept region.
An unusual cold wave and high
northwest winds were the only
effects felt at this particular section,
although the Black Hills reported
snow, and the eastern part of the
state some rain. But aside from
the inconvenient delay to farmers,
the storm brought no injurious eff
fects to South Dakotans. Other
sections of the country, however,
were not so fortunate.
Death List 2Io
Chicago, Nav 1.-The storm which
began Thursday, and the death list,
which has reached 2l9 persons, in
the states of Illinois, Tennessee, Ala
bama, Arkansas, Georgia, MISSISSIPPI
pi, Missouri, and PENNSYLVANIA, took
the form of mild blizzard in the
upper lake region today, including
Chicago, where a moderate wind
was accompanied by snow. At
Superior, Wis, there was enough
for sIeighing. Winnepeg reported
many cattle killed and from the
southwest came the stories of blast
ed orchards.
Abnormally cold weather has ad-
vanced over the Rocky Mountain
region eastward, over the central
valley, freezing temperature beng
reported as far south as southern
Missouri, and frosts as far south as
texas anu ARKANSAS.
In northern Wisconsin and Mime
sofa heavy SHOWS were driven into a
blizzard of mldwinter fury, but with
the exception OF the Panhandle of
Texas, where snow is falling. twist
ing winds, crashing lightning. pelt-
ing hail and wild sweeps of water
caused the trouble.
Dixie bore the brunt of this bonn
bardment from the heavens, and in
the section centering at Memphis
approximately 100 deaths are re-
ported.
Illinois and Michigan towns
many Of those Of the latter being
swept by a tidal wave from the
lakes are sending accounts of dire
calamitieS.
Blizzard In North Ds&.
Fargo, n. d, April 3O.-North
DAKOTA tonight is in the grip of one
of the worst blizzards of the season,
Snow has been falling for twenty
four hours.
Town Destroyed
Carmi. ILL.,, April 30.-A tornado
swept over Texas City, 81 miles
south of here, early today, killing
four persons and iniuring several.
Many houses were destroyed and
the whole town was practically
wrecked
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Christian Scientists

The Christian Scientists of this
city hold regular Sunday and mid
week services at their Reading room
in the Masonic Temple. Sundays at
100 a. m., Wednesdays 7:30p. m.
All are cordially invited.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Roman Catholic

Mass at $50 a. m. and at 1920 a
m. first Sunday of every month, anC
at 1890 a. m. third Sunday. Sun
day school at 300 p. m. ever!
Sunday.
Rev. Father Fox, Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06

South Howell school closed Friday April pupils
rolled Edgar and Alice Bird Carl Lena Lillian Nora
Lydia Brummund George Clara Henry Harry Har-
gems and Florence Moore
Names pupils receiving certificates
Lille Alice Bird Lille Stark
has diploma months.
program given picture group taken
a shown Nancy Hennessy Teacher
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Ira G.. Smith, Minister.
Methodist Church Services.

Preaching next Sunday, by the
pastor at ll:OO m.
S. S. at 1900.
Epworth League devotional meet
ing at 700 p. m.
Preaching at st. Lawrence at 800
p. m.
All are invited to attend.
O. w. Butterfeld, Pastor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
OFFICIAL WORK
CITY COUNCIL


!
Aldermen present, Craigo, Jeffery,
Briggs, Waters. Ostrander.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
On motion the council ordered
purchased 500 feet of hose for the
fire and water departments, and
Alderman Briggs, Fire hose chief
Peterson, and the commissioner of
water works COrrin were named as
a committee to purchase same.
An ordinance was introduced
licensing Of circuses, theatrical per-
formances, skating rinks, moving
picture shows, DOX-ball, bowling
alleys, shooting galleries, merry-go-
rounds, ferris wheels, and other
amusement devlscs of like charac-
ter and exhibitions of curiositles.
The ordinance having been read
the first time was on motion passed
to its second reading the vote being
as follows: Yeas, Craigo, Jeffery,
Briggs, Waters, Ostrander.
Nays, none.
An ordinance reouIatinp the L.
censing of billiard tables and other
tables was introduced and read the
first fine and ON motion nassed TO
second reading, the vote being as
follows. Yeas Craioo Jefrerv
Rriro.c Wa4o,,s ord Oetrandor
On n,ntion c,unciI adjourned to
Fnb Is 1909
Miller Feb X A y 1900
Council met as ner adjournment
N.vur Thomson rrnsi6;ng
AIdnr,nnn nrasont Waters left
orv Rr;gos and Craigo
Tbr ordiranco amond,np an ordi-
r.,,. ,n1.tir,, to tho Iicarsa op
.,r....i.r,. ., ,.I.o. .,,. o,l
"''''"' " ,t"''' was '"he'i uP anu
amended by striking out the Word
fftv and inserting the word thirty
five in line three of section one
Inc otol''aI'ce was tiieii 'ea"
second time as amended and placed
final passage. The vote resulting
rs follows. Yeas. Craipo Waters
T.ram,, a,,d pnioa., Na,,, ,o.a -.
'oi,e'S '',.' ''i'ss'' way '''''''
Inc ordinance la'ihg recelVe4- a
majority Of all aldermen elected was
declared passed.
The dirarco rcguIatinr tha Il.
~ ~ t},aot.,;aI '' ,s,,c'.,.,,,..,.',
cehSli'9 "l 'he"Oiic'' performances
moving pictures, box bail. bowling
. alleys, skating rinKs, schooling gal
lerips Merry rounds Ferris
,,,LoaI, o,,l a.b,, o,,,,,,,o,,,o,+ ,;l,,;,
"''~c', anu ''''> '''''''' ''>'''
eS Oh IKE character ana cAhlo' ions
OF curloSiI'eS was taken up ana reau
a second time and placed on its final
passage. The vote resulting as
foIIows. Vans wotoro p,;gos
l',,o"0 n - ,1'''.' " 49,
Jelefy' CraiSo' Nays none
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06
Town Destroyed

Carmi, ILL.,, April 30.-A tornado
swept over Texas City, 81 miles
south of here, early today, killing
four persons and iniuring several.
Many houses were destroyed and
the whole town was practically
wrecked,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1909-05-06

Fargo, N. d, April 3O.-North
DAKOTA tonight is in the grip of one
of the worst bIizzards of the season,
Snow has been falling for twenty
four hours.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
FROM BEGGAR TO SPY.
Il Persian Maid WhOm Dollars
LUred to Death.

Begging is a popular profession in Persia
Persians learn it young. and ones progress
through the narrow str cts Of Tabriz Is ever
lastngly incommoded hy the persistent demands
OF infant orportunsts. For some an occasional
nickel and much hard language are sufficient:
Tor others neither iarScs>e abuse will suf-
fee. With a third class il is possible to con-
tract for peace. A 2-kran piece "a pence) paid
regularly once a month will satisfy the de-
mands upon your charity. In this latter class
was Dowlati Now, l think that little DowlatL
While being the dirtiest, certainly the pref
test child l have seen. She may have been
eight or nine. Perhaps, even, she wjs ten: but
in spite Of the CRIME which incrusted her she
was perfect of face ard form. Imagine a small
graceful figure inaGequately shrouded in a
faded blue cloth-a cloth that was skirt vest
and head cover in one, and that was so tattered
and patched that the fulness of a velvet skin
white a Saxons. showed through it every
where.
Imagine, peeping through this shift, a little
oval face Of perfect symmetry; checks like ripe
peaches; pair Of black. Iustrous eyes, shaded
with inch black lashes; tangle of matted hair:
4 sweet, red mouth-and you see DowIat tho
beggar maid, with whom I compounded for a
silver 2-kran piece month. But my contract
did not obterate the child l saw her daily
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

evidently suffered severely from the enemy's
HE great breach has been made IN the walls
9 ne SIDE, and smashed furniture, broken glass
plaster litter the floor, while through the
0w ene can see other villas in flames. Sew
volunteers have been shot, and one man is
ne sofa bleeding 10 death. A doctor comes
q render assistance. He finds that Maggie
y amy are utterly useless, not knowing even
p to staunch a wound, and advises them to
s safety elsewhere
lzggie: "Oh. know 1 am quite useless. I
~ even learned how to tie up Z wound or
thing"
\! 3oins in the regretful refrain, but they
ls 70 stay with the wounded, anyway. They
" 10 bind splints on broken limbs. but the
N has not brought any. I've got nothing
ootIon WOOL he says, shamefacedly. You
7f-Ee-we-had no timer
ast the adjutant, Captain Lindsay, ap-
= He is cheerful and cool, but orders i'm
-aie retirement Captain Finch and his
courageous but bIundering, want to hold
p1 eventually they retire Reggie, after
j ! ming the volunteers, announces his intention
i@ng 10 stay the night with Aunt Emily.
bfoTn stays in the house alone. He reso-
refuses to bulge and curses Captain
e iOr Withdrawing
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
An ALIBI.

The mikman stood before her nervously twirI-
ing his hat in his hands
So she said. sterniy, you have come at
last"
replied.
Il wished to tell you that I found a minnow in
the milk yesterday morning"
Il am sorry, madam; but if the cows will
drink from the brook instead of from the trough
cannot help it."-Harper's Weekly.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
IRISH ECONOMY.

"Begorra," said Patsy, "Oi couldn't pay me
FIVE shiilin's foine, and OF had to go to jail for
six days"
AN how much did yez spend to get drunk >"
asked Mike rather sarcasticaTy.
'Oh, bout five shiIlin's"
'Yez fool. if yez had not spent yer five shiI-
Inns for drink yez'd "a had yer Ave shiIlin's 20
pay yer foine wid"- -EveryDody's Magazine
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

The enemy, advancing. recapture Myrtle Villa
Mr.. Brown is caught red-handed with a rife
having shot two Of the enemy. Prince Yoland
orders him to be shot Immediately for having
as civilian used arms Maggie pleads to the
prince for her fathers life He is an old mani
You will not hurt himl He is not a soldier! He
can do no harmr
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
COMPARATIVE.

You think Jinks is better conversationaIist
than Smith? Why, neither one of them ever
says anything sensible"
II know. but it takes Smith longer TO say it"
Cleveland Leader
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

Prince Yoland: He is not a soldier. AS a
citizen he has right to use a rifle
Maggie continues to plead, but suddenly
Voiley rings out and, realizing that her father
has been shot Maggie, with heartrending
screams, rushes distractediy through the win
dow
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

Continued on eighth page
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-12-16
o'Connor knows baseball as we'll as

OConnOr knows baseball as we'll as
any one, and he has the personal mag
netism to attract and hold those around
him He is a hustler on the coaching
line and believes in whooping things
up while the game is on. He is not
too afraid to cut loose, and there will
be some plays not looked for pulled off
around Sportsman's park next sum-
mer. whether they fail or succeed.
Jack has had considerable success in
picking out youngsters from minor
league clubs, and he takes a natural
interest in coaching and developing
young players. All Of which is going
to help him Il lot. But. after all OF
this. his success will depend more upon
the way he handles and controls his
l than anything else. and this is the
problem OConnor has still to solve.
In selecting Hugh Duffy to man.
age the Chicago Americans President
Charley Comiskey played a unique
card. Duffy has spent a lifetime in
baseball. For many years he was Il
wonderful bail player. His knowledge
OF the game is perfect. Keen to note
the weakness in every ball player that
comes across his vision, no player can
hope to bluff bis way through.
Duffy first entered the big league
with Chicago in 1889. The following
year he tlopped over to the Brother
hood. and in 1891 Sir Hugh kept on be-
ing a renegade. being one OF the few
players who was in the American as
ISOLATION.
In 1901 the new leader of the Hit
less Wonders was the skipper of the
Milwaukee team. Duffy had a poor
team. and his showing as a manager
wasn't any too good. he being out ot
a job when Milwaukee was dropped
from the American league circuit in
favor Of st. Louis. Hughey won a
pennant for Milwaukee in the Western
league, but during the two years he
had command of the Philadelphia Ma
tional league team it didn't figure in
the race.
Washington fans are beginning to
figure that with Jim McAleer at the
helm the Nationals will at last relin-
quish their hold on the cellar cham
pionship and climb up two or three
rungs on the pennant ladder.
Although McAIeer has been handling
the st. Louis Browns for the last eight
years and has never been able to land
the Browns in first place, he is ac-
counted n Of the cleverest managers
in the profession and never has been
known to get the worst of any deal he
made. In 1908 his team made a gal
liant fight for the flag.
McAleer will have complete control
In Washington and will receive from
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