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The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
Dolp I0atlo Bill
Got Dts Hamf
Emerson Hough
The Story of the Outlaw

The real name of Wild Bill was
James Butler Hickock. He was 10
wears old when he first saw the
West as a fighting man under Jim
Lane. finally, in 1864, settling down
as station agent for the Overland
at Rock Creek station, about 90
miles west of Topeka. He was
really there as a guard for the
horse band, for all that region was
full of horsethieves and cutthroats.
It was here that occurred the great
est fight of one man against odds
at close range that is mentioned in
any history in any part OF the
world.
Two border outlaws by the name
of the McCandlas boys, leading a
gang of hard men, intended to run
off with the stage company's horses.
When they found that they could
not seduce Bill to join their num-
ber he told them to come and take
the horses if they could; and on
the afternoon of December Is,
1864, ten of them rode to his dug
out to do so. Bill was alone, his
stableman being away hunting. He
retreated to the dark interior OF his
dugout and got ready his weapons,
a rifle, two six-shooters and a knife.
The assailants proceeded to bat
ter in the door with log, and as 1t
fell in Jim McCandlas, who must
have been brave man to under
take so foohardy a thing against
man already known as killer,
sprang in at the opening. He, of
course, was killed at once. This
exhausted the rifle, and Bill picked
up the six-shooters from the table,
and in three quick shots killed
three more of the gang as they
rushed in at the door. Four men
were dead in less than that many
seconds; but there were still six
others left, all inside the dugout
now, and all firing at him at a
range of three feet. 1t was almost
miracle that, under such sur
Iroundings, the man was not killed.
Bill was now crowded too much to
use his firearms, and took to the
bowie, thrusting at one man and
another as best he might. 1t must
have been several minutes that all
seven of them were mixed in mass
of shooting, thrusting, painting and
gasping humanity. Then Jack Me-
Candas swung his rifle barrel and
struck Bill over the head, SPRING
| ing upon him with is knife, as well.
Bill got his hands on a six-shooter
and killed McCandlas just as he
would have struck.
After that no one knows what
happened, not even Bill himself.
Il just got sort Of wild" Bill said,
describing it. Il thought my heart
was on fire. / went out to the pump
then to get drink, and | was all
cut and shot to pieces"
They called him Wild Bill after
that, and he had earned the name.
There were six dead men on the
floor of the dugout. He had fairly
whipped the ten of them, and the
remaining four had enough and fled
from that awful hole in the ground.
Bill followed them to the door. His
own weapons were exhausted or
not at hand at this time, but his
stableman came up just then with a
rifle in his hands. Bill caught it
from him, and, cut as he was,
fired and killed one Of the desperad-
oes as he tried to mount his horse.
The other wounded man later died
of his wounds. Eight men were
killed by the one. 1t took Bill a
year to recover from his wounds.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
Too Much Talk.

The Atchison Globe tells Of a
young man who went driving with
a young woman on beautiful
moonlit evening and The surround
lngs and his sentiment got the bet
ter OF his Judgment. He clasped
the girl in his arms and murmured
VIII you marry me2" The young
lady jumped al the offer. The
young man didn't say anything
more at all. The young woman fin
ally said, Why don't you say
something's" There's been too
much said already he replied.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Il positively and absolutely re-
fuse, cried the candidate, with
great emphasis.
Refuse what?" asked the cam
paign manager.
I've kissed all the babies in my
district he replied, but I'll be
gumswoggled if I'll kiss Mrs. AS
torbilts poodle, even if it costs the
whole suffragette vote" Eek.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
.. ~ KILLER WANTED DEATH.
'lmplored Judge TO Change life Inn
prisonment Sentence.

Belvidere, H., Dec. 2S.-Wheu
Charles Richards was sentenced to
life Imprisonment here for the
murder of his wife, he irnplored the
court to make the sentence death,
instead. He plead guilty and told
the judge his sentence should have
been the heaviest imposed by law.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Postmaster Wimberiy says there
was much heavier Christmas bush
ness at the postofflce this year than
last, and while figures are not oh
tainable, it is pretty sure the ex-
press company had big increase.
1t is pretty safe to guess that Mena
is more than holding her own in
every department of business life.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

j. II. HAMILTON ANNOUNCES.

To the Citizens of Polk County,
Arkansas:
At the solicitation Of many, I
have decided to announce my can
didacy for Representative, subject
to the voters al the Democratic pri-
maries in March. 1912. If elected
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
For REppEsENTATTvE.

]. r. NEAL authorizes the announce
ment of his candidacy for the office
of Representative of Polk County.
subject to the action OF the Democratic
primaries.
JOHN COMBS authorizes the an
nouncement Of his candidacy for the
office of Representative of Polk Coun-
ty, subject to the action of the Dem
ocratlc primaries.
JOHN H. HAMILTON authorizes
the announcement of his candidacy
for the Office of Representative Of
Polk County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

PROF. w. Il. ADAMS authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for the
Office of County Superintendent OF
Schools. subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
J. d. HOLMAN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of County Superintendent Of
Schools, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
FoR COUNTY, AssEssoR.

PROF. w. r. sHINN authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for the
office of Assessor of Polk County, sub
iect to the action of the Democratic
primaries.
w. M. DARWIN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of Assessor of Polk County
subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Russia now is accused of taking
steps to grab big slice of Chinese
territory. The Bear is poking his
nose into so many things lately
that it will be a wonder if he don't
get stung. The lesson administered
by the Japs seems to have been
forcOttan.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Frank Gotch, champion wrestler
OF the world, after subduing the
English champion, announces that
he is going to retire because there
are no other worth his while.
That's what one Jeffries did, and
look what happened to him when
he tried to come back.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
FOR COUNTY, CLERK.

W. L. PARKER authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for
County Clerk of Polk County. subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
maries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
HOTEL DESTROYED BY FIRE.
Oaklawn Inn at Sulphur Springs
Is Burn I'd.

Sulphur Springs, Dec. Coax
lawn Inn, a hotel here. was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. Mrs.
Arnetta Beam was proprietor. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 with
$4,000 insurance. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Russia is preparing to enact tar
in laws that will shut out all
American goods. Somehow that
don't look so awfully bad. Don't
YOU suppose we can stand it as we'll
as the Russians?
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Those Chicago packers may not
be guilty, but they are lodging the
real test almost as consistently as
does Or. Hyde Of Kansas City.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

The weather man evidently is
taking stock of all varieties of
weather. and trying out each kind
as he comes to it.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

M. M SHIELDS authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of Treasurer of Polk County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

J. A. THORNTON authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
election to the office of Sheriff OF Polk
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
For County and Probate JUDGE

w. N MARTIN authorizes the an
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of County and Probate Judge
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

Irregular bowel movements lead
~ chronic constipation prickly
Ash Biiiers is a reliable system
regulator, cures permanently. ".
G. NandiNcr. Jackson Drug & Fur
Co.. Davis Drue Co. special agents.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

A. @. (Gus) PIRTLE authorizes the
announcement OF his candidacy for
the office of Circuit Clerk of Polk
County, subject TO the action OF the
Democratic primaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FoR coNGREss.

]. M. CARTER of Texarkana auth
orizes the announcement of his candi-
dacy for Congress in the Fourth dis
trict, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
For CIRCUIT CLERK.

FREEMAN l.. JOHNSON authorizes
the announcement OF his candidacy for
the office OF Circuit Clerk of Polk
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic ~rimaries
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04
FOR STATE SENATE.

ELMER J. LUNDY authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
Senator OF this the Thirty-third SEN
atorial district subject to the action
Of the Democratic primaries.
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

OTIS T. wINGO OF De Queen au-
thorizes the announcement of his
candidacy for Congress In the Fourth
district, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primaries. SID
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

JAMES ID. SHAVER authorizes the
announcement of his candidacy for
the office of Congressman of this, the
Fourth Congressional district, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
marfes
The Mena weekly star. (Mena, Ark.) 1904-1977, 1912-01-04

ri the finances titlng
Vim much better 4frIt.remain,
AS rcsost yours,
John II. Hamilton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Mar 2st3
Notice of Application for Probate
of Will

state of south Dakota, County OF Hand,
81. In county court.
In the matter OF the estate OF Katherine
Stauier, Deceased.
The state OF South Dakota sends greeting
tn Anton Leitner, John Staufer,. May
Weiss, Jnlia Schultz and John Schultz.
Katie Schultz, Frank Schultz. August
schultz, Mary schultz. Annie Schultz, Law
rence Schultz, Paul schultz and Rosie
Schultz and ell heirs ut law and next
of Kin of Katherine Staufer, deceased.
Pursuant to an order Of said court, made
on the 26th day of March, A.. u. 1917 notlce
Is hereby given that Friday. the l2th
day OF April, A. u. 1872 at one
O'Clock D., m. of said day, at the court room
of said court. at Miller ia the county VI
Hand have been appointed as the time and
place for proving the Will ofsaid kather-
Inc Stauier deceased, and for hearing the
application OF Anton Leitner for the ISSUANCE
to him OF letters Of ADMINISTRATION with the
will annexed when and where any
person Interested may appe ar and coutest
the same.
Witness the HON, II. C. ANDERSO y,
Judge of the county court and the seal OF
said court. this 26Gb day of March. a. %.
1912, at his Office In the city st Miller.
county of Hand. state OF South Dakota.
County Court Seall n. G. ANDERSON,
Attest: Judge oil the county 'ourt'
W. Il. MORROW, CLERK.
Harlan J. Bushfeld, Atty.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
March 14t5
Order to Show Cause on Filing
Petition to Sell Land

State Of south Dakota, county OF Hand.
81. In county court March IL, 1912.
In the matter OF the estate OF Eugene w,
Nickerson, deceased.
On reading and fling the petitisn OF A. l..
Bentley administrator setting forth the
his hands. and the disposition thereof; the
amount of debts outstanding against said
deceased, and n description OF all the real
estate OF which said deceased died seIxed.
tive portions thereof: and praying that
licence be to him granted to sell all OF aid
real estate. And Ii appearing. by said petit
ton. that there Is not SUFFICIENT personal
estate In the hands Of said administrator
to pay said debts, ana that IL Is necessary.
In order to paw the same. to sell all OF said
real estate; Il +
IL is therefore ordered that all person In
terested In said estate appear before the
Judge OF this court. or Saturday the goth
mt the Court House In Miller in said county.
then and there to show cause III any there
be) why licence should not be granted to
said administrator to sell said real estate
according TO the prayer OF said petition
And Y IL further ordered. that 4 ropy Of
~cessive weeks prior to said day Of hearing.
in the Miller Press q weekly ne spaper
printed ana published at Miller. g., d. ia said
county. and personally served ON all per-
said countyaAs least ten days before said
interested. sceDrding TO law.
Dated at Miller the ilth day ofMarch Al;
BY the Court: n. G. ANDERSON,
Attest: Judge OF the County Court.
w. r. MORROW,
(seaD Clerk OF the County Court.
Harlan u Burhneld, Atty.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
ADVERTISEMENT

To the Farmers of Hand County
A party by name of Scharfl
who purchased so bushels of seed
wheat from County Commissioners,
has started the report that this
wheat Only tested 60 per cent ger.
mirasion, and assisted nv the usual
body of knockers and alleged farm.
ers' friends has created the i'm.
preston that the seed wheat dis.
pensed by the County is unfit TO,
that purpose. | think it Is only
right on behalf of the County Com.
missioners and myself to state that
this report is absolutely false. ]
have tested sample brought in by
Mr. Scharff and find it shows "a to
Sc per cent. Other tests by farmers
who got wheat out of same are
as follows: rs grains out of rs
grew, SO out 100 grew, 1874 out OF
200 grew. This car was uncleaned
stuff and probably below average
shipped.
The farmers need not be alarmed
about the wheat purchased from
County Commissioners not growing,
al | have carefully tested every
sample before purchasing car and
every car after it came in and all
the tests run from "a to 81 per cent.
| put this advertisement in to quiet
these malicious reports, and may
have more to say later.
Jack Wilson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
The 0oyernorship

The campaign for the guberna-
torial nomination In Soulful Dakota j:
somewhat overloaded by the ma
tional contest, but the forces are
slowly taking position.
On the republican side we have
Lient. Gov. Frank M. Byrne, of
Faulkton, Attorney Geo. Egan, OF
Sioux Falls, and Attorney Gull, OF
the Black Hills. At this time il
looks like Frank Byrne will secure
the nomination. He is a pioneer of
our neighbo ring county. a level
headed. practical man, a progressi We
of the broader kind, who believ IS
the other fellow may be wrong, but
is still entitled to a place on earth
This happy faculty will obtain for
him the support OF republicans
every where. regardless of former
fractional allignments.
And this year our friends. the
enemy. are very busy in their own
camp. with q contest between Pat
Wickham, an old line democrat, and
E. S. johnson, a republican convert.
for the governorship. hence we may
miss some CT their votes in the re-
publican primaries--to the advan-
tage Of both parties.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Do You Know?

Do you know, how the Bible has
been preserved all these centuries OF
time, and been brought down to the
present generation?
Do YOU know that at one time the
Bible was almost wiped away, and
possession of one meant death if dis.
covered?
Do you know that countless thou.
sands died a martyrs death, in dun.
geon. in the Collision, in combat
with wild beasts in deadly ARRAY
for their Faith in the Bible?
Come to the Christian church
Sunday night, at 8 p. m. April 14tf
and learn things you never knew
before. The story told by voice and
stereopticon illustrations.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Mortgage Sale

Whereas, default has been made III the
payment of the interest on the meney sr-
hereinafter described. dated the 27th day OF
j une 1910 executed by Frank W. Shea, a
single man OF the county OF Hand and state
county of Hand and state OF south Dakota
and which mortgage was reco rded In the
office OF the Register OF Deeds OF the county
of Hand, state of South Dakota in book 90
of mortgages, on page 323 on the eth day
Of July 1910, at . O'Clock a M, and
And whereas, no action or proceeding at
10 W or otherwise. has been instituted to
recover the debt secured by said mortgage.
or any part thereof; and
Whereas, il was stipulated in said mort
gage tina II default would by made in the
payment al any portion of the principal or
interest promptly at the time the Same
the payment of the taxes assessed or 10 be
assessed on said premises before the same
shall become delinquent. then the whole
sum. both principal ana interest, at once
become due;
Whereas defa ult has been made In the
payment OF one OF the FIVE notes for wiira
this mortgage was security which note ~ as
dated the 81 day of June and become du"
the first day of December 1911, ami
Whereas, the whole amount of principal
and interest has become du, by reason nt
such default. and the mortgage does here
by elect and declare that the whole amount
II now due, and
hntlcds, Nv dLiOuhb CiiitlCo W VIC NV
upon said mortgage, at the date OF this no
tice. is the sum OF thirteen hundred six
dollars and sixty cents, $l30b.6o ana
twenty-five dollars attorneys fees provided
by law,
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given
that by virtue OF the power OF sale contain
ed in said mortgage, and duly recorder rs
aforesaid, and i'm pursuance of the statutes
in such ease made and prov ided. the said
mortgage will he foreclosed BY a sale of the
m~ortgaged premises therein described
at nublic auction by j. J. Morris sheriff oil
Hand county at the front door Of the
court house in the city of Miller aud
county. Of Hand and State OF South Dakota
on the 18th day Of April 1912, at one
O'Clock inthe after noon of that day.
| The m~ortgaged premises are situated in
the county OF Hand in the state Of South
Dakota, :and are described as follows, to wit
Tha south east quarter SEAL OF section
twenty seven [27l township one hundre
nine 1901 north of Range sixty six 1861
west OF the fifth principal meridian,
Dated at Washington, $. D., this 9TH day
Of March 1912.
SARAH +. HANKS. Mortgage.
Archie c. Talboy. Attorney for Mortgagee'
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Hand County News
lcontinued from front page

NCOilliiluC's ANa' G6~l
locality Saturday and Sunday, max
ing short visits in Spring, Park and
Orient.
Mr. Cummins, Of Park, delivered
butter in Orient last Saturday.
Mr. Abe Sebrlng. Of Park, return
ed from his winters sojourn in sun
ny Florida, last SATURDAY., spending
Sunday and Monday at his daugh'
ter's in Miller. and arriving at his
home in Park. Tuesday.
Special Easter services we're held
in the Lutheran church, Spring,
Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Henry Rudd was up from Miller q
day or two for the Eastertide, re-
turning to Miller Sunday evening.
Ethel Sebrings school closed last
Friday with a program and refrest'
ments. The north school III Park,
Belle McKay's, attended the closing
exercises of the Ethel Sebring
school.
Louise Bellin of Spring returned
from Minneapolis to her home last
Wednesday. she was accompanied by
a friend in the same profession,
Miss Dyer.
Charley Weiblen is making fire.
quent trips through this locality
and to Orient.
Dora Weiblen, of Spring went
with her brother Charley to Miller
Sunday, returning to her home Mon
dav
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Good Minnesota Farm

Here is a snap for someone look
ing for a good farm. 240 acres in
best section of Minnesota. 200 acres
under cultivation. 20a meadow. 20a
pasture. Good buildings, windmill,
2 wells, ice house. etc. Suitable
for grams. potatoes, dairying. Crop
failure unknown. Excellent mar
kets. Anv reliable party can handle
this. Write quick for particulars.
1914 H. G. Clark, Royalton, MINI.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Social Affairs

Miss Mamie DeLange and Adeline
Edwards entertained about twenty
young people most pleasantly Mon
day evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs K. ID. Leyson. The guests as
semhled at seven o'clock for a four
course dinner, followed by an even
ing at rive hundred. Easter effects
were carried out in decorations,
place cards. and cores with most
artistic results The spring flowers
were v%iolets. dagodils. and tulips
and little Easter favors for each
guest completed the general effect.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
''BiIIy''

Losing four front teeth in a foot.
ball game, Billy, the hero of the
three act farce of the same name,
which comes to the Miller opera
house Thursday Apr. 18th. replaces
them with a false set. Being unac-
customed to the use of the substi-
tutes, he accidentally loses them
while in the act of proposing to his
sweetheart. FRANK G. King, Chic
Perkins and zen others will be seen
in the cast here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Mar 2aLl
Notice To Creditors

Estate oil Julius O. Engelmanb. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersig ned
executor and executrix OF the estate OF
Julius o. Engelmanu deceased to the cred
against the said deceased: to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers. within six
months after the first publication Of this
notice, TO the said executor or executrix at
the residence of the executor In Logon
township or the residence OF the executrix
in Miller Townrhip in the county NJ
Hand.
Dated March oath, 1912.
GEORGE ENGELMASN
and GERfI CHASE.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11

Spring has come much earlier in
South Dakota this year than in
neighboring states. Heavy snow
falls in Wisconsin and Minnesota
have retarded spring work there
and farmers have been unable to
get into the fields. Considerable
seeding has been done in this state,
in ground that is in excellent condi-
ton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Prisoner Escaped

Lawrence Cook. the Young man
being held in the county Jail charg-
ed with stealing a saddle from Mr.
F. Pitzer in St. Lawrence. made his
getaway Tuesday night. He crawl
ed through his cage, got a door
open, and slid out into the night.
He Is still out.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11
Certificates of Nomination

The following certificates of nom.
nation have been filed in my office
for the annual city election to be
held Tuesday, April Is, 1912.
Alderman-Flrst Ward.
j. L. McCullen.
q. II. Yetter.
Alderman Second Ward.
Daniel Walsh.
Louis Shonbrun.
Alderm2n-Third Ward.
Clinton Crabtree.
Stephen Kegler.
+. j. Hellmuth,
City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-04-11

Having purchased the entire bust
ness of the Hendricks & Goudie
draw line, / will be pleased to do any
kind of draying or pillow your gar
den. Phone Main 68 or Greea 80.
Archie Hendricks.