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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Victim Of Black Handlers.

Pierre.-Bold black hand methods
were attempted in the peaceful farm
ing section Of Sully county. Henry
Esselbrugge, a wealthy bachelor farm
er and n OF the county commission
ers of that county, who lives about 40
miles north of this city, received a
letter threatening that his buildings
would be destroyed by fire unless he
placed $1,000 at a certain specified
place. He at once telephoned the
sheriff of the county, and that official,
with several deputies, went to the Els.
selbrugge ranch. Instead of the money
a check was left at the designated
place, and 1t was watched until wei
toward morning, when the members OF
the posse went to the ranch house to
warm their chilled limbs. On their
return a few minutes later the check
had disappeared. E~sselbrugge notified
all banks in this part OF the state to
refuse payment, and b~loodhounds have
been emf for to attempt to trail the
party who took the check.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28

real name is Elsie Cotton, but when,
at a very youthful age, she appeared
in "the provinces" as a member of a
theatrical troupe she was appropriate.
ly called Lilly" by enthusiastic ad-
mirers and so as Lily Elsie" she has
since been known. Her rise is one
Of the romances Of the stage.
While yet in her teens she became
a favorite in London and at the time
of her marriage, which took place re-
Gently, was reckoned as the most
beautiful and winsome actress in all
the vast English metropolis. Natur-
ally, titles and fortunes have been
laid at her dainty feet, but of them
all the Yorkshire Lily choose the dig
nified Scotchman. For her is pre-
dicted a triumphant reign as a society
queen, for even the haughtiest of
aristocrats are forced to own her
charm.
The illustration shows Lily Elsie
clad In her wedding gown which was
copied from one worn by the famous
Empress Josephine.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
A BIG 1872 MEETING
GOOD ATTENDANCE EXPECTED
FOR CORN AND GRAIN corr
VENTION AT MITCHELL.
HAPPENINGS OVERTHESTATE
What Is Going On Here and There
That 10 Of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Da.
kota and Vicinity.

MISUNDERSTANDING arrangements
are being made here for the session
Of the South Dakota Corn and Grain
Growers convention, which will be
held during the week of January 1913.
Some exceptionally fine special prizes
have been put up for the exhibitors in
the three different districts Of the
state, while the associations prizes
will be in cash and several silver tro-
phies. Prof. A. y. Hume Of Brook
ings agricultural college, and other
men of high reputation in the growth
of orn and other grains will be here
to deliver addresses and conduct
schools of instruction. The business
men OF this city have arranged to o n
duct a short course throughout the
week, and a school In domestic SCI
ence will be one of the features. Last
years success portends a big meeting
ia January, together with a large
humber OF entries from the various
sections OF the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
"Free Range, Free Beef"

Pierre.-The county attorney Of
Dewey county is having his peck of
trouble with settlers who insist on
supplying themselves with fresh meat
from range cattle belonging to any
body but themselves. This mode Of
securing meat is based on the princi-
pie OF "FFree range, free beef" The
state law is very stringent on this
point, providing that anyone else than
regular butchers killing branded cattle
must keep the hides OF the same, with
brands unmutilated for a period Of 10
days after the killing, and provides a
penalty Of $500, and six months in Jail
for violators of the law.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Increased Membership.

Huron.-Rev. II. p. Carson, stated
clerk of the Presbyterian synod OF
South Dakota is sending out his an
nual report. The increase in church
membershership and Sunday schools
for the past year is more marked than
heretofore. Houses Of worship and
parsonages have been erected and i'm
proved and church property improved
many thousands of dollars. Contribu-
lions for missionary work were largely
increased and churches generally are
in prosperous condition, spiritually
and otherwise. The fact that the
Presbyterian churches Of the state
contributed nearly 100000 toward
Huron college endowment fund is In.
dicative Of the interest manifest In
this institution.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Bullet Meant for Dod.

Plankinton.-J A. Mueller, a farmer
living near here has eason to believe
he could not qualify for a ~sharpshooter.
He attempted to shoot a dog with an
old revolver which had been around his
home for some time, but the weapon
missed fire, and in al effort to extract
the cartridge the weapon vas dis
charged and he shot himself in the
face. The bullet entered his cheek
close to the mouth and lodged just be-
low the base Of the brain. That he
was not instantly killed Is regarded
as little less than a miracle. He will
recover, but the bullet will have to re-
main where it is, for its removal would
%endanger his life.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
The Origin of Christmas Customs

returning march Of the sun, gifts were
exchanged and special hymns were
sung. These latter were really the
Roman representatives OF the modern
carol.
At the Saturnalia the Roman feast,
ed, sang and danced. as we do at
Christmas. A ruler or king was ap-
pointed, who enjoyed certain preroga-
tives. He presided over the sports OF
the season. Probably he is the an
cestor OF the lord of misrule, who ex,
ercised a similar power in more re-
cent times.
Merriment was a matter of general
concern, and the joyous spirit of en-
tire districts is now narrowed to fam.
lily parties.
1t is the touch that makes the
whole world kin, and 1t is a pleasant
reminder that, sfter all. history re-
peats itself.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Reunion at Geddes.

Geddes.-The annual reunion OF the
Charles Mix County Old Settlers as
sociation held here was a success. The
weather was fine, and the large Tenn
pie theater vas crowded beyond its
capacity. II. c. Tucker, editor Of the
Geddes News, was unanimously chosen
as the new president Of the associa-
ton, and Adam Grimes OF Wagner, J.
M. Humphrey Of Geddes and Thomas
A. Thomson Of Platte, vice presidents
in the order of the districts named. G..
l.. Kirk of Platte and James II. Exon
OF Wheeler were reelected secretary
and treasurer, respectively. Geddes
was chosen as the permanent location
for the meeting place hereafter, and
125 new members were enrolled.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
%h11
The True Spirit of Christmastide

Christmas even affects people who for
the rest Of the year are devoid OF
sentiment and of feeling for their fell
lows. The most interesting stories
Of Christmastide are those which will
never appear in print-true stories of
men and women whose thoughts have
been only of their own selfish aims
and pleasures, but have been awak.
ened, II only for a day or two, from
their usual self-complacency, moved
by some force of which they are only
half-conscious to do some act of kind.
ness to make the day happier for
meo less fortunate than them.
selves in a worldly way.-The Chris
tian Herald
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Restraining Order,

Chamberlain.-Judge Williamson Of
the state circuit court of the Eleventh
judicial circuit, has granted a restrain
ing order against Frank Mace, mayor;
c. F. Jewell, auditor; George j. Grill
ly, treasurer, and the members Of the
city council Of Bonesteel, restraining
the defendants from ordering and is
suing city warrants in payment of
certain cement sidewalks and other
street work done in Bonesteel. Judge
Williamson fixes January "a as the
time for the hearing in the matter.
That hearing will be held during an
adjourned term Of the state circri'
court for Gregory county at Fairfax.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Banks Show Enforcement.

Lead.-An indication of improved
business conditions in the northern
Black Hills is shown by the state
ments OF the First National bank here
and the First National bank in Dead
wood, both Of which show a healthy
increase. The total for the local bank
is nearly n and three-quarter mill
ions, the deposits being given as ST.
3~78,4l9.S4, or S95, 900 more than a
year ago. The First National at Dead
wood shows an increase during the
year and its totals are now $1,672,-
934.32, while its deposits are 1929
545.35. These are the two largest
banks In the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
CANDLESTICKS USED IN 1929
loom Pair That Make the Antique
Searchers Envlous.

Indianapolis.-Mrs. George Bolin,
639 South Delaware street, is the pos.
SCISSOR Of a pair Of parlor c~andlesticks
that would make the eyes Of the
searcher for the antique glow with
co~vetousness. They are Of solid
glass, as clear as crystal and Of per.
feet s~moothness, and weigh within a
fraction Of three pounds. They are
twelve inches high and are cupped
to hold a receptacle for candles.
Mrs. Bolin has the candlesticks as
an heirloom. They were handed down
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Harness Men Elect Officers.

Sioux Falls.-The harness and sad
dlery dealers of South Dakota have
concluded their annual convention in
this city. At a business session held
near the close Of the convention the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, John Plat,
M%ontrose; vice president, j. NJ. Launs.
berry, Centerville; secretary.treasur.
er, l.. j. Gilbert, Sioux Falls, Sioux
Falls, was selected as the place for
holding the next annual convention.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Clothes Her Hers.

Colorado Springs. Colo.-Mrs. E.
Stocker of Colorado City, rather than
see her chickens, which had moulted
late In the season, suffer from the
cold, has made neatly fitting coats
which button under the wings and has
provided the chickens with soft fan.
mel caps, fastened with dainty colored
ribbons that tie under the beaks OF
the fowls. The chickens strut about
apparently comfortable. and from al
indications are proud of their clothes
Mrs. Stocker said that the hens, jus
20 show their gratitude, are iayin
eggs to their full capacity every day.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Corn Growers, Convention.

MISUNDERSTANDING arrangements
are being made here for the session
Of the South Dakota Corn and Grain
Growers convention which will be
held during the week of January 15-
10. Some fine special prizes have
been put up for the exhibitors In the
three different districts of the state,
while the associations prizes will be
in cash and several silver trophies.
Prof. A. N. Hume, Of Brookings agri-
cultural college, and other men OF high
reputation in the growth OF corn and
other grains, will be here to deliver
addresses and conduct schools of in
struction.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Mrs. Berry Freed.

Lead.-Evidence showing that she
was badly frightened by previous at
tempts Of unknown people to enter her
house resulted in the, coroner's jury
generating Mrs. II. J Berry. the young
matron who shot and killed Charles j.
Herbert, her wealthy landlord. when
he sought admission to her house to
see about rent. She was alone with
her babies, and Herbert. being deaf.
did not hear her warnings before she
fired bullets from an automatic pistol
through the door.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Goat Farm Planned.

Deadwood.-A goat farm, the only
n in this part Of the state, is to be es.
tabhshed just beyond the confines of
the city. Gus Kellar and J. NJ. Reedy
have purchased a herd of fifty goats,
which will be here next week and will
supply the milk to this vicinity. In.
~vestigation indicated that there will be
a good market for goat milk here on
account Of its nourishing quality.
Mr.. Reedy owns a large ranch which
will be used for grazing the animals.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Arraidned for Theft.

Aberdeen.-Mrs. Dera Schroh was
arraigned In municipal court here
charged with having stolen $3.50 from
her husband, Henry Schroh. The hus-
band claims that he and mis- wife had
not been getting along well together
and that she had left him. She re-
turned again. and he thought that a
reconciliation had been effected until
he found his wife missing again. to-
gether with a roll containing about
$3.50.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
SHELTER BUILDING RESUMED.
Work In Black Hills Mining Said to Be
Normal Once More.

Deadwood.-H. c. Osterman. who Is
building a smelter at Galena, has re.
turned from Chicago and work on the
property will be resumed at once. The
smelter will treat from 200 to 800 tons
daily this winter, e~nlargiag later on.
At the same time the concentrating
plant being erected by the Gilt-Edge
Consolidated company will be COM
pleted. The smelter will be the first
TO operate in the Black Hills in seven
years and is equipped to handle the
pryritic ores in the Gaena and Two
Bit districts and in portions Of tho
central Hills.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
IN The GARB OF AN EMPRESS
So Gowned London's Most Popular
Actress Becomes the Bride of
4 a Scotch Laird.

London.-From a little Yorkshire
fassie, playing barefooted and tousle-
headed about the streets of the quaint
English town where she was born,
to be the bride of Ian Bullough, a
Scotch land owner of a vast estate,
and holding an honored place in the
highest social circles of Great Britain
such, in brief, has been the re-
markable career of Lily Elsie. Her
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Telephone Improvement.

Spearfish.-The Nebraska Tele-
phone company is installing a new
switchboard and apparatus here, the
total cost Of which improvements is
$4,000. The company has spent with
In the past year nearly 500, 900 in the
Black Hills in improving its lines and
extending the system and the new
switchboard here will improve the
service into eastern Wyoming.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28

closely resemble the celebrations OBJ
served of old in honor Of Saturn or
Bacchus.
The Roman Saturnalia, which oc-
CURED In the winter solstice, were a
season Of great festivity and rejoicing,
honored by many privileges and e K
emptions. The spirit of gaiety had
free charter, and even quarrels were
suspended. to be resumed after the
holidays.
As a manifestation Of the gratitude
felt at the renewed prospects of the
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Ancient Candlesticks.

from her grandmother, Mrs. John B.
Crawford, ST., late of New Albany.
Mrs. Crawford, with her husband, set
tied in New Albany in 1929 and the
candlesticks were part of their house
hold equipment. The candlesticks
we're highly priced in those days and
we're admired by all visitors to the
Crawford home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
An Automobile Accident

Huron.-Mert Knowlton, with a
party of friends. was riding in an auto
mobile near Cavour when the car took
fire. Mr.. Knowlton. becoming fright.
ened and before the car was stopped,
sprang from the back seat, striking
the frozen ground with his head and
shoulders, receiving injuries that may
prove fatal.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Sounds Plausible.

why do people speak OF a cool
million?"
Il don't know, unless it's because a
man with a million dollars can keep
cool, no matter how high the cost OF
living scars"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Waiting.

Have you named your baby YETI"
NO"
Hes getting pretty old to be with
out a name, isn't he?"
Yes; but my wife wishes to call
him Percival, and we're waiting to
find out whether he's going to have
q lisp"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28

take On a more CHEEKY tone. and the
spirit Of the time seems to throw a
glamour over places and things which
ordinarily are devoid of all beauty.
AS 1t Is with places. so 1t is with
people. They. too, not only seem to
change, but the transformation does
take place in millions Of hearts to a
greater or less degree. The spirit OF
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
Stunq.

You call this cake angel food" said
the harsh husband.
Yes, DEAR" said the timid wife, but
II the diet doesn't seem exactly what
you want, here are some devilled
cra5s-"-Washington Star.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28

Postofics detectives are still work.
ing on the theft of a 81 loo package of
none which was stolen from a mail
pouch at Madison recently.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28

There Is hardly a
festival in the calen-
dar which has such a
hold on the hearts of
old and young alike as
Christmas Day. The
ring of the car bells
and the voices upon
tha ctraato caom m
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1911-12-28
1t Is interesting +

It Is interesting to
trace the origin OF
festival customs to
those connected with
Druidical superstitions
Of classic observances,
and 1t will surprise
many to learn that
~present-day sports very
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-14
FTNDLATER FUNERAL, FRIDAY.
Remains To Lie In State In Masonic
Temple, Thursday.

Every Masonic body in Detroit and
many of those in the state will be rep
resented at the Funeral OF James Find
later, whose sudden death In the Hotel
Vincent, Saginaw, Tuesday morning.
brought the annual conclave of the
Michigan knights Templar to an alb
rupt end, The services will be held
In the Masonic temple, Friday after
noon, and will be under the immediate
charge of Detroit Commandery,
Knights Templar. The remains will
lie in state In the temple, Thursday.
The body of Mr.. Findlater was
brought from Saginaw, Tuesday after
noon, In private car that had been
placed at the disposal of Mrs. Find
later by General Manager F. w.
Brooks, of the Detroit United railway,
who was attending the conclave. The
car was attached to the special train
of the Detroit knights and the party
reached the Michigan Central depot
at $50 o'clock.
Members OF Detroit Commandery
who had remained In the city gathered
in the Masonic temple and marched to
the depot to meet the train. There
were As men in line, under command
of Senior Warden James Ballard.
Thirty-five members of the Old Guard
Of the commandery turned out and
marched to the station under com
mand of Gen. w. s. Green. The re-
mains were escorted to the Findlater
residence at No. 1875 Warren-ave. west,
by these bodies and the returning
knights. The casket was covered with
the American flag.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-14
TAFT HONORS HEROES.
Presents Medals and Money to Men
for Their Brave Deeds.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE
cabinet was kept waiting yesterday
while President Taft, as commander
in-chief of the navy, paid tribute to
six enlisted men In the service. In
the presence of Secretary OF the
Navy Meyer and Capt. Wiley OF the
battleship North Dakota the president
presented the men with medals OF
honor, the highest distinction the gov
eminent can bestow. The president
spoke in praise of their heroic deeds
when on September 8, 1910, an oil
fuel explosion ON the North Dakota
killed three men, put in jeopardy the
lives OF scores of others and placed
the battleship in danger.
Thomas Stanton and Karl Westa.
chief machinist's mates; Patrick
Reid and August Holtz, chief water
tenders; Charles c. Roberts. machin.
lists mater, first class, and Harry Lips
comb, water-tender, made up the hon.
ored half dozen. These men waded
In water up to their waists. In dense
smoke, unbearable heat and the fumes
OF burning oil and gas and steam, to
rescue their comrades and to prevent
further explosions. In addition to the
medals of honor. a gratuity OF 500
was given to each man.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-14
COUNCIL HOLDS UP
AUTO LAW CHANGES
Read Twice But Go Over for Week
On the Objection of Aid.
Littlefeld. u

On Aid. Littleheld's objection, the
proposed amendments to the new We
hicle ordinance were laid over for a
week by the common council, Tues
day night. after being read twice by
title. The amendments were submit
ted as new ordinance and will take
the same course as though they con-
stituted an entirely new and separate
measure.
In the meantime, the old ordinance
requiring motorists to stop at all
street railway intersections and for
standing street cars that are taking
on or letting on passengers. Is still
In effect. but the police are doing
nothing to enforce IL. Any citizen
has right to make complaint, how
ever, against motorists who fail to
comply with the law.
The weeks delay gives citizens
who favor the ordinance as II stands
an opportunity TO enter any protests
they may desire to make against the
emasculation OF the ordinance, as the
attempt to amend II has been char
acterized by Harry Rickel II those
who favor the ordinance as II stands
would show the same interest In II
that the motorists have against 1t.
the council would hesitate to tamper
with its provisions. Otherwise, the
aldermen are likely to approve the
amendments next Tuesday night, al
though Commissioner Croul admits
that 1t will be a difficult matter TO
hold the drivers down to the speed
limits fixed in the amendments and
that 1t will be difficult to tell whether
they are violating the ordinance or
not
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-14
NEGRO FLASHES GUN WHEN
WOMAN RESPONDS TO KNOCK
Mrs. Samuel Fuchs Screams at Sight
Of Intruder and Man FIees.


The wife of Samuel Fuchs, barber.
living In the front part Of the second
story of the four-tenement building,
at No. 744 Beaubien-st.. got fright,
about 1:15 a. m. Wednesday, which
she will not soon forget Answering
a rap. which she thought sisIalled
the arrival home of her husband, she
opened the door, to see a burly Ne
gro staring her In the face. He i'm
mediately flashed revolver, at the
same time commanding Mrs. Fuchs to
keep still and go with him or be kill
ed. Instinctively she screamed, with
the result that the Negro beat II"
for all he was worth.
Mrs. Fuch suffered severe shock
and almost tainted after notifying one
of the tenants downstairs. A coll was
sent for policeman. but when he
arrived there was no sign of the In.
truder anywhere in the neightor-
hood
Mrs. Fuchs thinks the Negro saw
her standing at the front window,
where she was watching for her hus-
band. and probably determined to rob
her, knowing she was alone. She says
she has some valuable jewelry, In
GLIDING diamonds rings, but she did
not think anybody, outside OF the
family knew Of her having 1t
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-06-14
OUR ALLEYS NOT so BAD.
Conditions Worse In Other Cities
Says Supt. Aldrich.

That Detroit's alley troubles are
not half as bad as those OF several
other cities In the United States, was
the opinion expressed by ID. p. w
Supt. Frank Aldrich, in report OF
the convention Of the National Hous-
ing Commission In New York city,
submitted to the common council.
Tuesday night, on request Of Com
missioner Haarer.
The report says that many cities
which have alleys are struggling with
the rubbish nuisance. In Buffalo, II
states, only part OF the streets have
alleys, and only the paved alleys are
cleaned by the city. In New York
city, garbage cans are put out on the
front walk, and often remain there all
the forenoon till they are taken In
again because they were tso late for
the garbage wagon.
Supt. Aldrich says ne is convinced
that the proposed stationary recep-
tacles for garbage are not advisable
as they do not get thoroughly cleaned