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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
MILLER WINS
OVER DE SMET
Large Crowd Attends Thanks
giving Foot Ball Game

A score of 1lS to 0 looks like a
very poor game on paper. ana per-
haps il did lack the thrills of a close
contest, but as some n remarked,
foot ball is different from base ball
in this respect. Such a wide differ
ence in a base ball game would make
no attraction at all for the specta-
tors. But in Thursdays game the
large crowd was interested in the
PLAYING of the home team clear to
the end. 1t was a record cor OF
the state, and displayed more class
in the local team than their home
friends expected. That one high
school team, should far out-class an
other high school team. composed Of
boys of about the same age. from
towns of about the same size, was
indeed a surprise. 1t IA no acci.
dent. either. The local team had
the goods and delivered. Many
brilliant Individual plays were made
by the Miller PLAYERS, in the open
pass, and the long runs, finding the
holes to get through, etc.
The game Sas PLAYED on the Co.
Quiiiette addition, west Third street,
the beautiful weather and a holiday
both contributing to the large crowd
in attendance. Bayard Christ. OF
Miller, ard l.. +. Lunn, Of DeSmet,
were referees.
The Team
Tamblyn, lett end, Davis, left
tackle. Kennedy, left guard, Lawson,
sub-left guard, Mccartney, center,
Walsh, right guard, Sellers, sub.
right guard, Carroll, right tackle,
Smith, right end, VanLoon, sub-righ,
end, Schroeder, quarter back, Spain,
right half. KENYON, left half, Erb,
full back.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
A Commemorate Action

Here is where the News goes DEM
ocratlc for once. This proper
doesn't like President Wilson'S tariff
bill and doesn't altogether approve
of his currency measure but it de-
cidedly and emphatically approves
of the action of the postofiice de-
partment IN directing that the let
tiers little children. in the fullaess of
their sublime faith in the goodness
of Santa Claus. addressed to that old
saint, be not sent to the dead letter
office as has been the custom. but
instead be turned over to charitable
organizations or to charitably dis
posed individuals. 1t is a sad thing.
| the loss of faith in a cherished be-
lief, and the childish epsistle adj
dressed to Santa Claus sent to the
dead letter Office hes saddened many
| childish hearts and destroyed its
faith in childhood's patron saint.
The method adopted by the postof.
flee department in caring for these
childish condolences in st. Nicholas
is altogether commendable. -Aber-
| deem News.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Important Notice
0 Electric Light Users:

To Electric Light Users:
Realizing that in the running of
the Electric Light Plant in the past.
that too much time has been wasted
in collecting delinquent light bills,
that might be paid promptly. and
also tying up the money of the plant
to be used in paying u bills and
labor, and also making monthly re-
ports very much harder. the city
council has adopted the following
rules. and they will be strictly ad,
hered to.
All bills for light or materials for
the proceeding month, ill be rem
dered on or near the first of each
month.
You must pay these bills to the
treasurer, at the Hand County State
Bank. before the closing Of the tenth
day of each month, to get your dis
count.
Positively no discount will be
given after the tenth day.
From the tenth to the fifteenth,
day, you can pay your bill, but no
discount will be allowed.
On the morning of the sixteenth,
of each month. a list Of those who
have not paid. will be given the
electrician, with instructions to sever
the vital cord that connects the de-
linquent with the power plant.
After o have been cut off. you
can be connected again, by paying
up all arrears. and the cost of con-
Meeting.
Most people ray up. promptly.
This is for those few that get care
less, and lag behind.
Pay your bills at the treasurers
office. the electricians are busy with
their machinery. and other impor-
tant work for which we hire them.
We lay the treasurer for taking
your money.
We have a splendid light plant,
and it is giving good service, and
every man in town. with a spark of
Patriotism and city pride, will help
this good thing along, by paying his
light bill promptly.
The plant will not sell lamps in
the future. You can buy them Of
the regular dealer.
By order of the Mayor
lt2 and City Council.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
HAND COUNTY
CORRESPONDENCE
Interesting Items From Various
Twps.
HOWELL

MIR Lomers and family spent last
SUNDAY at Joseph Struts.
Mr. and Mrs Henry Pietz and little
son, of York township visited over
Sunday night at the home of Cnas.
Moore and family thew came in their
auto.
Albert Hennesey and Orville Eaton
attended the dance in Orient on
Thanksgiving night.
Mr. and Mrs Will Thomas. of AL
pha township and Joseph Strut and
family ate Thanksgiving dinner with
Chas. Moore and family.
Miss Clara Mier has been sewing
for Mrs John Miller.
Miss Cathrine Anglln. who teaches
District No. |. spent Thanksgiving
at home.
A. Kramer and family attended
a party last Tuesday evening at the
home of his brother west of here.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Rec HEIGHTS
Too late for last week


Mrs Edenburn went to Redfeld
last week to stay with Mrs Mary
Wren Ewing, while Mr. Ewing is in
a hospital.
The Helping Hand class of the S.
S. held their monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs Rhodes. with 20
members present. A program was
given, consisting of helpful ques-
tons, which were discussed by the
class. Mrs Frank Gardner read an
interesting story, Mrs Shearers had a
paper on Thanksgiving. and it's pro-
per observance. Mrs Z. l.. Willett
had a paper on the question. lis
there anyching to be gained by the
women of South Dakota having the
right Of suffrage" OF course all the
ladies present thought there was
much to be gained. Mrs Rhodes
and Mrs Loyeless senior served nice
refreshments.
Quarrels seem to be quite fashion.
allie just now. there would not be
so many, if there was less strong
drink around.
MANY will have turkey for Thanks.
giving as there was a turkey shoot
in town Tuesday.
Mr. Watkins had a touch of his
old COMPLAINT the first of the week,
lumbago.
Mrs C.. l.. Willett took UP her
abode the first of the week with her
daughter. Mrs Peter Watkins, where
she will spend the winter, a mother.
ir.law is said to be a thorn in the
flesh" to a son-in-law, so we sup.
pose a crown awaits Peter.
Mrs Swartout returned last Fri.
day from Turton.
Mrs Everett Leyson was quite
surprised last Wednesday night,
when her sister and two children
and a cousin, came from Wisconsin
for = short visit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Bridge Contracts

The county commissioners. at Their
meeting last week, again let the
contract for county bridges to the
Iowa Bridge Co., the lowest Of some
seven or eight bidders. The bids
cover both steel and concrete bridges
and a number of taxpayers have
suggested the Feasibility of trying
one or two concrete bridges. to find
out how they compare with the steel
bridge. We hear a lot of idle chat.
ter about best BRIDGES" and
cheapest bridges" Who knows,
positively. which is best. The com
missioners r handling the bridge
question all right. and they are will
ing to make the experiment of any
other kind of a bridge il shown to
Observation-Disclosures ~~"@N~.~.-~.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
November a Mild Month

That the month of November just
passed was an exceedingly mild
month, is shown bv the meteorlog-
ical summary just issued by the u.
S. weather bureau at Huron.
The NEAR temperature for the
month was 40 degrees, the highest
except one year, in a corresponding
month for 33 wears or since the bu-
reau has been established. . The
maximum temperature. GO degrees,
occurred on the 9Th. and the mini.
mum IA degrees on the 10th.
There were 10 clear days and 70
partly cloudy. Total precipitation
ID inches, Z inches of it in snow.
fall.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

While on his way home from the
city Saturday night about $50 or 10
o'clock. Nicholas Duehr was thrown
from his wagon, and instantly killed.
At least, this is the supposition, as
there was no eye witness to the ac-
cident.
Mr. Duehr had been to town for a
load of coal, and as he lives only
four or five miles north. he started
home after dark. with a double box
load of coal. The accident occurred
just over the hill in front of the
Morrow place. adjoining town on
the north. 1t appears that the team
swerved off the grade at this place,
and threw Mr. Duehr to the road
side, where he struck on his head,
which fall must have caused instant
death. His body was not found I'M
til early morning when an auto
drove by, containing Cad and Gilt
Walton, David Ucker and Cecil
Scott, returning to town from a
dance in the country.
They first discovered the team
which had gone through a pasture
fence a half mile beyond the place
the body was found, and they were
looking for further evidence of an
accident. They came to town. got
Coroner Wallis. and returned for
the body, which was taken to the
Duehr home in Alpha twp. DR..
Wallis reported that his neck had
been broken,
Nicholas Duehr, was 60 years old
at his last birthday, and was a large
land owner in Alpha twp. He was
born in GERMANY. and came to Iowa
with his parents when he was twelve
years old. He was married in Iowa
to Miss Catharine Mary RIFT They
settled in Yankton county in 1881.
and came to Hand county in 1902.
His first wife. who died in Yankton
county, left seven children, Joseph,
George, Charles. Anna, mrs Claud
Chase. deceased), Martha, tMrs
Joseph Erickson), Clara, (Mrs Clar-
ence Spurgeon), and Catherine. He
was maTTleu W MIS- NUS
sell, who survives him, in YDnkton
county. One son, William, was
born to them.
Mr. Duehr was an industrious,
forceful men, well liked by tEose
who knew him. He had a fine,
modern home. and conducted one OF
largest farms in the county. He was
a member of the Modern Brother.
hood order. in which he carried
81, 900 insurance. The surviving
children are all residents Of this
county.
Funeral services were conducted
on Wednesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs G.. Spurgeon Of this
city and remains laid to rest IN the
G.. A. r. cemetery.
Besides the immediate family the
following relatives YER in attend.
ance at the funeral: Mrs Matt
Duehr, of Hayward, Wis, a brother
of the deceased, Mr. Matt Loeb, a
sister, and her husband, of Hayward,
Wis, Martin Russell. Of Baker,
Mont. and John Russell. of Madi,
son Wis StCn sons
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Obituary

John 4. Roberts was born Sept.
18th. 1867 and died Nov. Goth. 1913,
in Iowa City, at the age of 46 years
z months and 3 days. Death came
after a lingering illness of several
months.
Deceased was a resident Of South
Dakota for six years and with his
family moved to Iowa City, last Oc-
tober. where he had hoped to get
relief through medical aid.
He is survived by his wife. four
sons, and two daughters. Funeral
services we're conducted from the
home and interment made at the
LAMA C.su
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Announcement

am pleased to introduce DR.. r.
A. Kelley, who has purchased my
practice land records) and will
limit his practice to the eve. ear,
nose and throat the same as / have
done. DR.. Kelley comes well re.
commended and will occupy the
same Offices in the First National
Bank Bldg.
/ thank my many friends and pa
tients for past ~courtesies and be-
speak for them the same courteous
treatment by DR.. Kelley which |
endeavored to give.
r. +. Rea.ner M. D..
It'll Mitchell, S. d:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Parcel Post Profit

Post master General Burleson has
announced that the profits TO the
government from the operation of
the parcel post system for the first
wear will amount to $50. 900. 900.
When the system vert into effect
last January it was estimated that
the profit for the first year might
reach SIS, 0O0, 900, but figures show
this amount to be doubled.
The post master general has made
the suggestion that the weight limit
be raised to so pounds, which if put
IN force would greatly enlarge the
possibilities of the system, now in
its initial year. but which has proven
itself so successful.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Snake in Bunch of Bananas

A handsome snake. covered with
small spots, was discovered a few
days ago in a bunch of bananas in
the Sutphen store. 1T was put IN a
b,x with a wire netting over the
top, and placed in the window of
the Hambly drug store, where it has
attracted considerable attention.
Some one has looked up this species
of snake, and they pronounce il a
Fer de Lance, a very poisonous
Stake of Central America. 1t was
curled around the ba:.ana stem, and
becomes rather torpid if not kept
i'm a warm place. &
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Catch the Fish

Because of low water and the con-
sequent danger of fish being killed
by the shallow pools freezing solid.
the state game department has
given permission to catch fish in big
and little Wolk Greeks. and Cotton
wood lake in Hand county. during
this fall and winter. They can be
caught anyway during this time,
and be lawful.
s. H. hedrick,
Copo Wordap
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Better Than Wheat

Rec Heights Review VIM Beck
delivered a carload (23) of two-year
old steers to Newell 4 Quirk, at
Highmore, on TUESDAY of this week,
which sold at six and a half cents a
pound They averaged l,l30 pounds.
selling for $73,4 each. The carload
was worth 81 ,6S9.35, considerably
more than most of our farmers
made from a section of wheat this
or any recent season,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

C. l.. Bennett and Miss Bertha
Ruston we're recently married at
the home of the brides grandmoth-
er IN Siblv. Iowa. Both these young
people are well known here. the
bride being a daughter of Mrs John
Williams. of this city, and the
groom at one time was employed on
the Linsley dray line They are at
present visiting relatives in this vi
cinitv. The PRESS extends congrat-
ulations.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

II. as the forester says. the first
three days of December represent
the weather conditions for the three
winter months. we have a decidedly
mild winter ahead of us; A light
mist began falling Sunday evening
which has continued more or less
for three DAYS. This condition pre-
walls over the entire northwest, Chi
cago having been without a glimpse
of the sun for eight days.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

An organization known as The
Mothers Federation. at Faulkton.
recently held a Better Babies
contest in that city. 1t was not a
test of beauty but of scientific ex-
animation conducted by three of the
local doctors. Twenty babies en-
tered the contest and all were found
to be healthy specimens. the one re.
ceiving first prize tested 80 per-
cent perfect.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
For Register of Deeds

hereby announce myself a can
didate for the nomination of ltegist-
err of Deeds for Hand county. SUBJ
ject to the will of the republican
majority proposal committee of said
county. Chas. T.. Sontag,
5lt7 Alden Twp.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
q some barn buildings on the same

ing some barn buildings on the same
farm.
Estell Rudd and Henry are home.
the latter from Redfeld and the for
mer from Miller. for the Thanks
giving vacation.
Otto Vetter, of Miranda. is Just
now finishing the plastering on
Mrs John Alleys house.
Theodore Butcher of Fairyiew
drove to Orient, Saturday. lie re-
ports his mothers health as about
rtH.s same.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
Father Duguay, Pastor

Only seventeen more shopping
days before Christmas. Better
make your selections early and have
them ready for mailing before the
rush comes; A number of the local
merchants are showing a complete
line of holiday goods and their ad-
vertisements in this issue contain
some timely suggestions for gifts.
Read them.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
international Live Stock EXPOSE
ton Nov. 20 to Dec. &

u. 8. Land and Irrigation EXPOSE
tiOn Nov. 20 to Dec. 8
Chicago, III.
You can't afford to miss attending
these two great annual events. En-
route to Chicago take advantage of
the splendid train service provided
bv the Chicago ard North Western
Ry. For full particulars apply to
ticket agents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
LOCAL

Huron Herald. MIR and Mrs Ross
Hannum, of Vayland. spent Thanks
giving day with their daughters,
Grace and Nancy. students in Hur-
on college, and with Mrs Hannum's
parents, Mr. and Mrs II. J. Ho~k'ns.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

A number of Masons from High
more and Washington were in Miller
last Wednesday evening to attend a
meeting of the r. A. M several of
the visitors being initiated into the
order at that time. An elaborate
banquet was served at the Wander
bilt follow ing The ceremonies.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
OFFICIAL WORK
COUNTY BOARD

The application of Henry vogeI.
gesang for a school loan on the Ed
and the NW4 of section "a allowed
at So, OOO.0O
James II. Walsh, sWl-4. Sec. 80,
09-6s, $1,000. 90.
Frank Trotman, SWl-4, Sec. II, ia
&c, 81. 200. 10.
Christian Hins, SELL, See. IS, lO9-
81, 81, 900. 90.
Wencil Houdek, NEl-4, See. y, il5.
20, 81, 200. 90.
The following miscellaneous claims
We're then allowa1;
Beadle Co., l-2 expense of
grad. south of Washington 1888 10
George ID. Barnard Il Co.,
cash books. ,...,........ 80 ~
Botsford Lumber Co, repairs
for Mrs. Berger's coal house 3 90
Ed Corrin, repairing hydrant Q 80
Dakota central Telephone
Co, rent and tolls for Oct. Is 90
Hayes Lucas Lumber Co.,
coal previous to contract. IL 30
Daniel Healey, blanks for
Register. .....s......-,.... 10 90
Iowa Bridge Co., six bridges
completed $77l7. 81 received
ON account 81, 0O0. on TO bal
ance, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 37l7 81
X. ;. Mead, stamps aud eX-
press. : w
X. 5. Mead, cash To Mrs.
Befgef. ..,.....,, 00
John McCullen, Treas. to ex-
pensc for Farmers Institute So Is
DR.. Port McWhorter, Insan-
ity boa.d in ease Of J.. i.
GlDSOn OU
Reck, Montgomery Co., re-
pairing desk for Clerk. -. so
Sec'y. of State, for session
laws. ..,.,...... .,..,.., w
&. w. VanDusen, coal for
sherln .......:...... =. II w
Thomson a. Duthle, coal for
Mrs. Berger. $500. ...... % 30
Thomson & Duthie, coal on
contract for county. ....... l66 a
Ed Andrews, > days and %
miles. III ~
c. f.. Erickson, , days and ]
,..,...... > lU
John McMurtry, D days CON-,
9 days on board, 40 miles. - 20
Chas. Roth, 3 DAYS com, :
dayson board and 40 IL
miles. "a DO
Henry Scott, 2 days and ~
miles ~ W
Board adjourned.
Henry Scott,
Chairman.
ID. a. Lewis,
County Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
For Sheriff

| hereby announce myself as q
candidate for sheriff of Hand county.
subject to the will of the republican
primaries Of SAID county.
52tf. JOHN F. SCOTT.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

The Catholic ladies and gentleman
of st. AIMS Parish, as well as their
pastor, wish to thank each and
everyone who assisted in making
their bazaar, serving of meals and
Thanksgiving ball 9 grand success.
The total amount taken in was
S42e. 20.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04

The ladies of the Jackson and
Twentieth Century Clubs gave an
interesting program at the M. r.
church Tuesday af' ernoon. The
program consisted of special music
short talks and papers on The Lab
or Question" and Prison Refrom'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1913-12-04
CARD OF THANKS

We return sincere thanks to
friends and neighbors for their kind
assistance and sympathy at the
burial of our loved husband and
father.
Mrs Duehr & family.
Joseph Duehr & family.
Claud Chase & daughter.
George Duehr & family.
Joseph Erickson & family.
Charles Duehr & wife,
Clarence Sturgeon & wife.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-23
LEANING TO IFS FAIL.

Reasons for which the adminiStra-
ton has not recognized the Huerta
government are coming TO the sur
face. Principal among these is the
growing impression that the Huerta
This impression is based on the
failure of the Mexican government to
get a loan and the rising tide of in
surrecto success. Huerta expected to
get money from France. but the
French financiers have intimated that
it will not be convenient for them to
advance any money at this time. They
give as a reason the necessity of sup
plying the French government with
funds for the Improvement of it's mill
itary service.
The excuse given for not making
the loan is regarded as a polite way of
avoiding what the French bankers
regard as a bad investment. Mexico
might offer ample security by agree
ing TO turn over customs receipts. but
this indemnity would be good only in
case the Huerta government survives.
If that government is overthrown the
loan might be repudiated.
Ambassador Wilson will be in
Washington tomorrow. His tempo
rary recall is probably a matter OF
policy rather than of need. The
president and secretary of state prob
ably know all he will be able to tell
them, except the cOloring a personal
interview will lend to the facts. but
the administration cannot afford to
have the country think it is Indifferent
TO the Mexican situation as the oppo-
sition would have it believe.
The visit of the ambassador to
Mexico is not likely TO change the at
titude of the administration a hairs
breadth, but it will have a quieting
effect on the talk that the president
is either confused or Indifferent as to
the situation in Mexico.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-23

OF the institution of which he has
charge and for the regulation Of his
personal conduct is a condescension
and a favor he could little expect. He
is thus. together with the city Of South
Bend and Wflkes-Barre. Pa. taken
under the protecting wing Of news
paper which frequently impulsively
PUSHES in where angels might fear to
tread.
Thus we fino this self-constituted
public monitor giving the republicans
and progressives the benefit of its
counsel by advising them to forget
their animosities and find a common
cause against a common enemy on a
common ground designated by the
Tribune as a citizens party. despite
the position it has taken against pol
itics In municipal elections.
In its enthusiasm over a project
which gives a slight color Of promise
of restoring TO its coffin the emolu-
ments of the city printing the Tribune
seems TO have overlooked the impos-
sibility of operating a party without
politics. A party must have prin-
ciples and policies, however poor they
may be, and principles and policies
make politics
The Tribune is deep, very deep, but
too utterly transparent to deceive.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-23
TO THE FARMER BOYS
OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY

A stock and grain judging contest
for boys will be held at the state fair
ground during the Indiana state fair
on Sept. 8. The premiums offered
are as follows:
Scholarships in Purdue School of
Agriculture.
First. 500; second. SIS; third,
500; fourth. $50.
l have at my office in the st. Jo-
seph county court house, application
blanks for any boys between the
ages of 16 and 20 who desire TO enter
this contest
There are no restrictions other
than the contestants must never have
been classified in any agricultural
school or college nor have received a
similar premium in any previous state
fair judging contest.
A trip TO the state fair is certainly
boys who expect TO attend will enter
this contest.
In case the number is sufficient to
warrant the use Of my time for this
purpose, l will accompany the boys
and give them my supervision on the
trip.
Boys, let me hear from you. and
arrange to be at Indianapolis on
Sept. 9.
Yours Respectfully,
JOHN 5. BORDNER.
COUNTY Ayr Agent