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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
CLOSE OF FOOT BALL SEASON

Saturdays game closed the season
for championship games. For the
first time in several years Yale de-
feated Harvard in a s to 3 game. The
crowd that witnessed this game is
placed at 10000.
In the Western College Conference,
Ohio State is the only unbeaten team,
although foot ball critics believe Min
nesota has the best team. 1t so hap
pened that these two did not meet this
year. Minnesota beat all opponents by
unusually big scores, except Illinois.
he latter Unexpectedly winning a
lose game by some good luck. Then
Chicago beat Illinois, and last Satur-
day Minnesota came back with a 81 to
0 trimming for Chicago.
Some local interest is taken in the
Minnesota College because of students
from Miller. The Minneapolis Journal
intimates that two of them, AL Schroe-
der and Paul Carroll, will be in the
1917 team.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
DEATH OF MRS. RUTH WATKINS

The funeral of Mrs. Ruth Watkins
occurred in this city Sunday at the
home of F. d. Greene. Second and
Hand SITS. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. Swartout, her former pas
tor, of Rec Heights. Mrs. White
Watkins was a former resident of Rec
Heights and Highmore. She passed
away at University Park, Iowa, where
she had lately resided with her daugh-
ter. Miss Grace White, and the re-
mains were brought to this city for
burial. She leaves to mourn her loss
two sons and two daughters, by her
first husband. Lloyd and Louis White
residing at Lead, and are employees
of the Homestake mine. Miss Grace
White resided with her mother, and
Miss Jennie White resides in Minnea-
polls. The latter was a teacher in the
Miller city schools some years ago.
The daughters accompanied the re-
mains to Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
SI.OOO.GOO BANK RESOURCES

The official statements of Miller's
three city, banks published in the
Press last week show resources close
to the million mark. The growth of
banking business in South Dakota
during h past ten years is a constant
wonder to even her own people. Some
day they will waken up and get
"chesty" over the productive power Of
their farms, and realize the value of
their farm property. When they do,
many men will wish that they had
bought some of the cheap land before
it jumped up in price. Land that will
fill the banks as South Oak. has dur
ing the last decade is worth good
money. and in time the slowly convinc
ed masses will realize it.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
City Light Plant
Near its Capacity

The municipal light plant is rapidly
approaching the limit of its capac-
ity, and the city will SOC have to add
greGter power to carry the load.
There are now in use some 60 motors
and many electric irons in use. The
city is practically all wired, and the
plat furnishes st. Lawrence its
electricity. The future growth will
be largely in motors, heat appliances,
etc. M%achinists and electricians are
of the opinion that future power
should be steam, because it is steadier
than any other power.
The growth of the light plant. the5
telephone exchange, the water and
sewer systems during the past five
years indicates the city's rapid pro-
gress and expansion.
These public utilities indicate
further that Miller is a prosperous
little city with possibilities Of per-
manent growth and value beyond the
knowledge and expectation of many
of it's own citizens. With united ac-
ton of it's citizens and their accus-
toned energy in constructive work
the possibility of a $500 town is east
ly within sight.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
FORMER PASTOR,S WIFE DEAD

A clipping from the Harvey, Ill.
Tribune sent to the Press by Mrs. C.
n. Porter, of Glendale twp, reports
the death of Minnie M. Carswcll. wife
OF Rev. George c. CarsweI1, a pioneer
Evangelical pastor in this city. De-
ceased had been In poor health for
some time, being confined to Ear bed
for the past six months. She was
forty eight years OF age ald ia sur-
vived by the husband, two daughters,
and three sons all living in Harvey,
H., where Rev. Carswell is pastor Of
the M. f. Church. Rev. and Mrs. Cars
well came TO Miller from Ontario,
Canada about nineteen years ago,
making this their homes for three
years. Since that time Rev. Carswell
has held pa~storates at Howard. MINI,
Joliet, Ill, Chicago, and the one he
hollis at present at Harvey.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
GO TO CHICAGO DURING STOCK
SHOW. DEC. 20

Most magnificent, educational, at
tractive Exposition aver held. Every
one is going. Seasons greatest event.
1924 prize winning entries. Grand
Horse Fair every evening. City and
theatres at their best. Combine pleas
ure with business. Learn s~tockyards
and market conditions, how to pro-
duce kind of stock market demands
and get highest prices. Take the fam
lily. For women, too. Meet big. sue
cessful breeders. Learn many things
of interest to all.
Going on Chicago G. North Western
Ry. you reach Chicago at palatial,
new terminal close to business dist
riot. Any Chicago & North Western
Agent will tell you fares. train time,
etc.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
Miller Buffalo
Tractor Train

The Krick tractor train came in
from the south Tuesday, hauling five
wagon loads of barley. Two men run
the train. After taking dinner they
loaded up the five wagons with lumber
for the return trip, and choo-chooed
southwark. MI. Chas. Krick lives just
over the line in Buffalo county. He is
hauling in the crop Of that locality,
and takes back anything the neighbor-
hood needs. This il the only train
that runs through south Hand and Buf
falO counties.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
RECORD STATE VOTE
ON THE GOVERNOR
Total Vote ON Amendments and
Referred Laws

Pierre, Nov. 25.-Out OF a total vote
Of 12S,212 cast for governor in the last
election, Peter Norbeck was elected
governor by a plurality OF 21.926. All
other candidates on the republican
ticket were elected by varying major
tits.
Amendments and referred laws:
Amendment No. Good roads, yes,
1885; no, 3s,490; majority, yes.
1885.
Amendment No. Irrigation dis
tricts, yes, 5S,157; no. 43,75S; major
ity yes, 14.400.
Amendment No. 3-Revenue and fin-
ance, yes, 43,572; no, 55,440; majority,
no, 1865.
Amendment No. Rural credits,
yes. 5000; no, 41.653; majority, yes,
1887.
Amendment No. Unconstitutional
convention, yes, 36.753; no. 1854;
majority, no, 20,631.
Amendment No. 6-Right OF Suf-
frage, yes, 52,933; no, 57,s67; major
ity. no. 4,934.
Amendment No. Intoxicating
liquors, yes, 64,S67; no, 5000; major
ity, yes, 11,775.
Amendment No. S-Lease of school
lands, yes. 41.2O7; no, 62,233; major
ity no, 21,026.
Amendment No. 9--Public officers,
yes. 3S,496: no 61,010; majority. no.
EASES.
Referred law No. Richards pri-
mary law, yes, 51,70S; 70, 52,166;
majority, no, 45S.
Referred law No. S-Banking and
finance, yes, 1929; no. 81, aa6: major
ity, no. 6,501,
Referred law No. 4-State banking
board, yes, 46,719; no, 51,s30; major
ity, no, 2,765.
Referred law No. 5--Five-sixths inry
yes, 1885,; no, 51,146; majority, yes
2,1S4.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

A decade or so ago the receipts of
wheat would reach more than three
fourths Of the total, instead OF a trifle
over one fourth as at present.
In addition to these elevator re-
ceipts there were various other pro-
ducts. Palmer & Schriver received
and shipped two carloads of hogs,
and several loads Of hay at their
yards. Produce dealers received
chickens, turkeys, ducks, eggs, but
ter, cream, potatoes, etc. And, OF
course, or some days, cattle, horses,
and sheep are added to these receipts.
Farmers of this locality have made
the discovery that mixed farming and
stock raising is more profitable. and
produces a surer revenu than ex-
tensive wheat raising.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
CORRESPONDENCE
AND EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From
Over the County
ALPHA-G

Friends of Ira Johnson will be
glad to know he is better and expects
to go back to Mitchell Don
County Supt. Jessie Moncur visited
home folks a short time Wednesday
evening.
Henry Kuper Is down from Orient
and is husking corn for Joe Steinleit-
ner.
Miss Anna Moncur visited with Mrs.
Z. A. Carlile Monday.
Joe Steinleitner is having a house
moved from Miller. on his quarter
section in Greenleaf twp. where he
expects to live the coming year.
Fred Carpenter has had a house
moved from Miller too. and will have
IL as an addition to his house, he
built last spring.
Jacob Weise and family and Mrs.
Sarah McFee were Howell visitors
Sunday. Spending the day with Mrs.
McFee's sister Mrs. Bird.
The Current Event Club met this
week with Mrs. J. F. Wilson. There
was a good attendance. A Thanks
giving recitation and also a Thanks
giving menu was the program. All
spent a very pleasant p. m.
Mrs. A. Kindschi, Mrs. d. C.. Chad
wick and daughter. Vera were visitors
at the Club Thursday.
Mesdames A. Roalstad. J. Vessels,
J.. Ballard, J. B. Moncur and Anna
Moncur and Ruby Bane were callers
at the Bower home Thursday.
Mrs. j. B. Moncur has been on the
sick list since Thursday afternoon
with Rheumatism.
Services at the Moncur school
house q Sunday, Dec. 3rd.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
NECROI IN WOODPILE
OR MAYBE GRAIN PILE
washington Searching for the Color
ed Gem'man Through Its
Com. Club

Wessingto Times-The conference
arranged for between the committee
chosen from the Commercial Club and
the directors of the Farmers Elevator
Company was held in the Club Room
Saturday afternoon.
The officials of the elevator COM
pany admitted that a Farmers Ele-
vator was supposed to maintain prices
irrespective of what the old line COM
panies might be paying and that that
was the central purpose in the minds
of all the share holders Of the Wess-
ington Farmers Elevator at the time
it was organized. And the members
present expressed themselves as still
anxious that a market equal to any in
tn country should be maintained in
washington. But while not anxious
for a big dividend, yet they wish to
have the business conducted on a basis
that would at least pay expenses, and
those were the instructions under
NhlSh IhCii hidiiu5Si "oo opSi oIiho'
An adjournment was taken while the
directors visited the elevator and look
ed over the books. They returned in
a short time and reported that accord
ing to the record of sales the margin
of profits had been only legitimate and
no more than could be reasonably ex-
pected. They did not see how high
er prices could be paid without suffer
ing a loss, but they would rent the
Commercial Club the elevator and let
them see what they could do in the
maintenance Of prices. This seemed
like an eminently fair proposition, but
the Club committee did not feel that
they were authorized to ego quite that
far without further instructions, so a
mass meeting of the Club members
and business men was called for that
evening and it was voted unanimous
ly to accept the proposition.
The old saw that comparisons are
odious," has never been more true
than in this instance, but we must
give just one more: John McInnis
took two loads Of wheat to Messing
ton Springs last Thursday, receiving
at the Farmers Elevator at that place
Sl.60 per bushel, an advance of AZ cts.
per bushel over the price offered at
this point the day previous. 1t is true
that a careful perusal of the sales on
the Minneapolis market fails to reveal
anything that would justify such a
price for wheat of that grade. 1t test
ed 40 pounds. But we do not believe
hat the washington Springs buyers
would pay more than they could re-
ceive. To do so would take a John D.
roll. and we don't believe they've got
it. There's a "Nigger in the wood
pile" %someplace, and the proposition
is to scare him out.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
TO SECURE COUNTY NURSE

A number of local teachers have
taken up the sale of Red Cross seals
in this county in All effort to make the
sales large enough to secure the SER
vices of a Red Cross nurse for thirty
days. Many counties in the state
have been successful in their sales for
several years and now have regular
visits from a Red Cross nurse. Sphinx
and Beadle counties sold enough seals
last year to entitle them to a nurse
for two months.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
Rec HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CLUB

~ SAOS
The Review announces that citizens
Of Rec Heights and vicinity have
formed q Community Club. to look
after the interests of that town and
it's immediate neighborhood. II this
organization is active It can be made
of great use and benefit to the devel-
opment OF that locality. Such organ
izations require self-sacrifce on the
part of some one person who is will
ing to give time and thought to push
ing it's affairs. The membership are
usually willing to help in a passive
way IL urged and directed, but the one
enthusiastic Epirit who keeps moving,
thinking, and urging others is the
real man behind the gun who gets re-
suits. His work for the public well
fare must be pure philanthropy, and
his reward just the satisfaction of hav-
ing done his mite for his day and gen
GRAFTON. Neither the public nor his
organization will aver know or care
about his contribution in their inter-
est.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
WE ARE THANKFUL

that we are living in U. s. A., we are
THANKFUL TO YOU because you
made it possible for is to establish
and maintain the largest and most up
to-date Furniture Store in this part OF
South Dakota.
XMAS SHOPPING has started. You
will not be disappointed in our stock
OF suitable gifts if you call on us. WE
invite you. Prices r always right
Reck, Montgomery & Co.
Undertaking in Connection.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
25 DAYS TO CHRISTMAS

Do your Christmas advertising
early, because the people go where
they are invited. An advertisement
in this paper will tell the purchasing
public where they al find you, and
the goods you have to sell. No man
has yet discovered how to do business
secretly and successfully. Go out and
get some of Il.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
DAILY NAIL ROUTES

st. Lawrence News:-The estab-
lishment Of daily rural mail service
on both routes out of st. Lawrence
meets with the approval of all patrons
and is a decided Improvement over the
old plan of delivering mail every
other day. Victor Starr is temporary
carrier on route No. 1.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
Mr.. ALI Crackle, of Cedar twp, mad,

Mr.. ALI Crackle, of Cedar twp. made
one of his occasional visits to the
county capital Saturday. He is one of
four first settlers remaining in that
township who took up government
land there. The others are John
Lawler, w. s. Bell. and J. C. Butler.
They have fought a good fight with
the forces of nature, and have estab-
lished good homes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
OIL LANDMARK GONE

The removal Of the old j. d. Law
renee dwelling, in southwest Miller,
corner Of First and Maple streets,
takes away an old landmark. This
building was erected about 1889, and
was the first house on the old road
past the mill from the west. 1t was
purchased by the Steinlitner's and
moved to their farm in Greenleaf twp.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

John Costigan, of Howell twp, held
a sale at his farm Tuesday and dispos-
ed Of his live stock, farm machinery
and household goods. Mrs. Costigan's
condition still remains critical and
they expect to leave this week for
Chicago to consult with specialists in
regard to her case.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

Crescent Chapter No. 4 o. e. S. will
meet in regular session Tuesday even
ing, Dec. 5th, when there will be in
itiation and utilization ceremonies for
a class of seven. Preceding the
meeting, at $3.50 o'clock a supper will
be served in the lodge rooms for
members and their husbands.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
spring.

Miss May Redmond came down from
Pierre, where she is teaching. Friday
evening and spent the week end at
her home. On Monday morning she
Joined the party of local teachers who
went to Watertown 20 attend the state
teachers meeting.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

WORK
CITY COUNCIL
Verne Danbarg Appointed City Fire
Marshal

Miller. S. d. Nov. 9th, 1916.
Council met in regular session.
There being no quorum present, coun-
Gil was adjourned by the city anditer
to Wednesday eve, Nov, Sth, 1916. at
8 o'clock p. m.
T. o. Teller, City Auditor.
Miller. 8. D., Nov. 9Th, 1916.
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment, Mayor Christ in the chair,
councilmen present on roll call Hal
bower, McCarl, Shonbrun, Leysnn, and
Schroeder.
Minutes of last meeting read and
approved. Application of p. ID. Peter
son and Frank Scofield to install Gas
tanks on public street was granted,
the same to be installed under super
vision of Alderman Shonbrun.
On motion, the appointment OF Dew.
Danburg as fire marshal was approx
ed.
On motion the following bills were
allowed: Roll call on motion, yeas,
Halloween, McCarl, Shonbrun, Leyson,
and Schroeder. Nays, none.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

washington Springs Republican,
Mrs. Guy p. Squires and children will
leave Saturday for Hitchcock, and
from there with Mrs. Squires' parents.
will go to Texas to spend the winter
with Rev. Squires who is with the
South Dakota soldiers there.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

The basket ball game at the local
gym Friday evening between Miller
high and Redield college resulted in
a SO to Is o in favor of Miller. This
makes a game apiece for the two
teams. Redfield defeating Miller at
Red6eld 81 to II.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

l.. w. Thompson returned Saturday
from a few days spent at Midland with
Mrs. Thompson. 1t is announced that
Elder Thomson has accepted a call TO
fill the pulpit of the Christian Church
at Carthage and will begin his new
passionate there next Sunday, Dec. Bird.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Woodward de
parted Saturday evening for Santa
Ana, Calf, Mr.. Woodward having
completed his work for the seaso az
Supt. Of County bridge construction.
They expect to return to Miller in the
snrinp
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
Additional Local

DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Smith have rent
ed their home for a period Of six
months and expect to leave this week
for Omaha to spend the winter with
their two sons and their families.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

G. Fl. Runkle and family arrived in
Miller this week from Sheldon, Ia,
and will occupy the r. L. Smith home
on Elite st. until spring. Mr.. Runkle
was in Miller last June and bought
the John Sutfn half section ranch in
Campbell twp, where he will con-
tinue in the stock business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
Circuit Court AT
Miller, Dec. 9Th

Circuit court will convene in this
city next Tuesday, Judge Hughes pre-
As usual the calendar is a
small one, consisting Of 4 criminal, IL
jury, and II court coses. Following is
a list of jurors summoned:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

Married, by Rev. A. p. Cooper, Nov.
%, Mr.. Gwyne Thompson and Miss
Rose Leah Mccormick, OF st. Law
renee. And Tuesday, Nov. 20, MI.
Ray Shoop. of Indiana, and Miss
Myrtle Clegg. Of st. Lawrence. The
latter couple will make their home in
California
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

The washington Times reports the
death OF Mrs. Hi Bowan last week at
her home in that town. Mr.. Bowman
and family were for many years resi-
dents Of eastern Hand County.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

The regular picture display at the
school house will Monday ven
ing at s o'clock. They viii consist of
Mexican views.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
CHANGE OFFARMINC
SEEN ATCITY MARKET
Varied Products Coming to Market
Now, Where Once All Was Wheat

One days receipts Of farm products
at the local market is ample demon
stration that wheat raising is now a
waneing industry in this locality. The
total receipts at city elevators for last
Saturday were as follows by wagon
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30
GOV. PROCLAMATION
FOR THANKSGIVING
A Day for Returning Thanks to the
Giver of all Things

The year has been replete with
manifestations of Gods goodness to
the people of this state and nation,
For these manifestations, for the tran
quillity and prosperity we are enjoy
ing and for the many blessings vouch-
.safed us, we should be truly thankful.
Therefore, in accordance with long
established custom, and in harmony
with the proclamation of the Presi-
dent of the United States, /, Frank M.
Byrne, Governor Of the State Of South
Dakota, do hereby appoint Thursday,
the both day of November, a day Of
thanksgiving and prayer, and desig-
nate and proclaim it
THANKSGIVING DAY
and advise and urge the people of the
State, in their homes, in their several
places of devine worship. and where
ever they may be, to offer thanks and
praise to the Giver of all good for the
blessings so literally bestowed upon
our land.
In Witness Whereof, l have hereun-
to set my hand and cause to be afix-
ed the Great Seal of the State of South
Dakota.
FRANK Nj. BYRNE.
By the Governor:
Frank NJ. Rood, Secy. of State.
Today, though tasks seem hard to bear,
And burdens press upon the heart;
Though life be filed with strife and
care
In field or shop or busy mart,
Though friends you've treasured prove
untrue,
Today this message m to you;
Give thanks.
| do not know what future years
May hold in store l cannot guess.
| cannot know your hopes or fears.
Your griefs or joys and happiness;
But whether skies be dull or clear,
Today this message ome to chear:
Give thanks.
H. Howard Biggar.
Union Thanksgiving Service, Thurs
day morning at IL o'clock at Christian
church. Rev. TarletOn will preach. A
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

Union Thanksgiving Service, Thurs
day morning at II o'clock at Christian
church. Rev. Tarleton will preach. A
cordial invitation to all.
l.. W. Thompson, Minister.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-11-30

Farm loans 6 per cent. Miller Land
60. J. w .CoQuillette, Secy,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
++++++++++-+++++%-
STAYS HOME; MAKES
FORTUNE IN COWS


In the American Magazine is the
interesting story Of Frank M. Jones, of
Oneida county, N. Y, a farmer boy.
who has become very wealthy through
developing his hobby that fancy stock
pays better than ordinary cattle. His
father was a farmer of the old school
who thought hat cows were COWS, and
only after a bitter struggle was per-
suaded to sell his herd. For the price
of 80 cows young Jones purchased two
young heifers of excellent lineage and
fed and groomed them with his own
hands until they reached maturity. One
OF the two had a calf that was chris
tened Pontiac Lass. When Pontiac
Lass first began to yield milk It was
plain hat she was an extraordinary
animal. Finally he asked a group of
dairy experts to look her over. The re-
suit was three worlds records for milk
and butter. Frank Jones now has 140
animals valued ct considerably more
than $3.50, 600, but Pontiac Lass still
holds the championship. His COWS ars
bovine aristocrats. Their lives are
heavily insured and at the first sign OF
illness a veterinarian hastens to at
ten them. His experience is a prac-
teal demonstration of the most up-to-
date dairying methods and the profits
to be won from fancy stock raising. 1T
Is particularly striking when we re-
member that the total initial capital for
h venture was not more than $1,4DO.