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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
4 Children Die
!nFdrm Home Fire
Caught in Burning Home With No Chance
of Escape

Four children dead and the mother
dangerously burned in a fire that
destroyed the farm home of Arthur
Allen, Section IA Rose Hill Township.
this county, early Tuesday morning,
is the report reaching this city by
phone Tuesday.
AS near as could be learned on
meagre reports received Mr.. Allen
bad left the sleeping apartments OF
the family up stairs. and gone out TO
the barn 1t is stated that before
leaving the house he lighted the kit
chen fire as usual. Here surmtse
takes the place of fact in the sup
position that the stove used WIS
either gasoline or kerosene, and fran,
this source originated the awful
holocaust.
Three children aged seven, five and
three must pave been caught in bed,
and lost their lives without chance of
escape, The mother was found down
stairs with the baby, both severely
burned. Here again details are lack
ing, and surmise says that the mother
awakened and made an attempt to
escape with the baby in her arms.
The little one soon died, and Mrs.
Stobbs is in a very serious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Allen are pio-
neer citizens OF southeastern Hand
county. He is a son of Mr.. Hugh
Allen. of washington, and she Is a
daughter OF Mr.. VIM Stobbs, OF Hull
bert township. They reside upon
their own farm. Section IA, Rose Hill
township
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
COUNTY NEWS
CORRESPONDENT
News Notes and Personal Items Of In.
terest Over the County
HOLDEN

A much needed rain fell In this
locality Monday bringing a broad
smile to the farmers faces.
Hugh S~nodgrass and wife. formerly
Miss Fern Evarts, are visiting at the
Ben Snodgrass home.
The local committee on the Third
Liberty Loan drive consisted OF AL
bert Wharton, Frank Dynes, and
Frank Teller. They canvassed the
township Monday and In spite of the
rain were doing quick and efficient
work.
Miss Esther Schubring, who is at
tending Normal School at Aberdeen
is home on a ten day vacation.
The Sunbeam school closed Nom
day with a program and picnic.
The Jenner school In York town
ship had combined with Sunbeam
school for their last day exercises
and festivities. but owing to the rain
most OF the children and patrons
were unable 10 attend,
We are glad to report that Mrs.
John Fisher is rapidly recovering
from her recent serious illness.
Roy Rush lost a valuable young
horse last week.
Mrs. A. A. Wharton vas appointed
to sell War Savings Stamps In this
township.
! Mr.. Troyer OF Grand island. Nebp
and Mr.. Charles Fisher, of Harvard.
Neb., who have been visiting at the
John Fisher home, returned to their
homes last Thursday evening.
An unusually large crowd enjoyed
the Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. John
Dennis last Thursday.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
LIBERTY LOAN OVER
TOP In CITY N co.
Reports I'm From Half the Townships
Show 0Ver-SubscriptiOn
To Loan

Full details of the liberty loan drive
now in full swing are not o~btainable
at this time. but Chairman f. ID.
Greene, of the local committee. says
that reports from the city solicitors
show the city allotment of $50, 900 al
ready subscribed, ami more coming.
In the county, with an allotment of
100000 including the city, twenty
two townships report over-subscrip-
ton, which the committeeman say is
grounds for the belief that every
township in the county will exceed
its allotment. Rec Heights and Park
townships set a mark of 40 per cent
over their allotments. The work will
be closed this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
.$llO Per Acre Land
Tops Local Record

J@DN Miller has purchased from
e. J. Miller an unimproved tract OF
land in Section Is, just south OF this
city, comprising Al acres, for which
he paid Si1O per acre. This land is
fenced with an ordinary wire fence
and is in cultivation, but has no
buildings. SO far as recalled at this
time this Is the highest price ever
paid for any considerable acreage OF
un%improyed land in Hand county.
AS a rule it is outside people, or
the newer citizens, who see increas-
ing land values first, but in this case
the purchaser is a ~pioneer-in fact
the only resident now here of the
original colony who settled in Miller
in 1881. He is a successful farmer
and knows the yaiae Of Hand county
land.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
BY CUTTING THROAT
Wheaton Township Man Committed
Suicide Because OF Ill
Health

II am tired of living and suffering,
and am only in the way Don't blame
the boys when | take my W life" is
the message lefe by Samuel Fry. Of
Wheaton Township, in a letter found
after HE death Friday.
He came from Kansas about two
months ago to live with his two sons
on a farm in Wheaton township. Be
coming respondent over his poor
health, the unfortunate man went to
the barn and cut his throat with a
razor. He was discovered soon after
wards and taken to the house where
he died from loss of blood after talk
ing briefly with his sons. He was
about So years of age.
County Coroner Reck was called
hut after an investigation he decided
that a formal inquest was not neces-
sary. The remains were buried at
Burdette. In his letter, he directed
that his few belongings, including a
watch, be given to the Red Cross.
Says Goodbye In Letter
Neighbors and friends:
have been down with rheumatism
for over 3 years. not able to work,
have made up my mind to stop by
taking my life. | cant stand 1t any
longer.
Now. neighbors and friends, do not
punish the boys for we haven't had
any trouble at all. The boys are i'm
nocent OF me taking my life this way.
For Gods sake don't punish them for
what | am going TO do. think | will
be better off, so goodbye to all,
Samuel T. Fry.
Give my watch and chain to the
Red Cross.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Beadle Co. School Land
Brings $500 Per Acre

Sioux Falls Argus-At the school
land sale in Beadle county last week
raw prairie land sold as high as $10l
per acre and virgin soil t2 miles
from a railroad brought as high as
$50 and 500 per acre. One hundred
and seventy thousand acres of these
lands were disposed OF for approx
mately a million dollars, establishing
a new high record for untitled land
and proportionately raising the val
uation of the tracts under cultivation.
In reality, over night, Beadle county
lands increased in valuation $50 an
acre.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Next Cali For Men
viii Take $4,000 May LIST

Washington, April 15.-Another
draft call for 49,S43 registrants has
been sen to governors of states by
Provost Marshal General Crowder.
Mobilization of the men is ordered for
from May 1 to May 10, the war de-
partment announced last night, and
they will be sent to eleven forts and
barracks, probably for training with
regular army units. South Dakota's
quota is 492 men.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Income Tax Exceeds
Government Estimate

E.1r.E UUH.AH4N
Washington, Apr. t5.-Recent Q
ports from revenue COLLECTORS indi-
rate that the government may receive
from income and excess profits taxes
IN June more than the $1,000, 100000
estimated. Some estimates, based on
preliminary examination OF returns
filed ten days ago. run as high as s4,-
600. 600 900. II these calculations Of
big collections are borne out BY fur
Their examination Of returns. the
treasury may recommend legislation
to provide for instalIment payment Of
taxes. probably on June IS. August
is aud October is. The troasury's
decision on this question also de-
ponds largely ON the Z OF tNe
liberty loan In the nest week or ten
4.4r. NIL ~|h4Ne#
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
War Stamp Sales Short
Average s., Should be $40

The first report issued showing re-
ceipts from sale of War Savings
Stamps is made public by the state
director at Sioux Falls. The total
called for in South Dakota during
1918 is $50 per capita. and Ele amount
received up to April LIST is So per
capita. The report shows Hand coun-
" 18TH in the amount turned in, or
1884 per capita.
The investment is good. and it
teaches every one. old and young, the
great benefits of thrift. Let the chill
dren buy all they can.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Sixty Buildings Wrecked
By Storm in Texas Town

Fort Worth. Tex, April 15.-About
sixty buildings, including a two story
brick school and a church were de-
stroyed by a storm at Boyd, thirty
miles north of TT. Worth on the Rock
Island railroad, late Sunday aftor-
noon, according to reports to TT.
Worth this morning.
None were injured. Telegraph and
telephone wires are down and repair
gangs are already at work
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Big Battle RACES
Huns Claim Gains
AT Terrific Sacrifice Germans Gain Part of
Messines Ridge From British

There has been no great activity on
the Picardy battle front and on the
remember of the western front ex-
cept artillery duels.
Battle of Neuve Eglise
With the British Army in France,
April 15.-The battle around Neuve
Eglise, near the Belgian border which
has been retaken by the Germans
continues to rage this morning with
the same intensity that has marked it
for days, and the British are pound
ing Germans hard. Another assault
on Bailleul, four miles west OF Neuve
Eglise, is expected momentarily.
The fastest reports this forenoon
showed that the British line was be-
ing strongly held as a whole in this
northern zone and In some instances
had been considerably improved by
counter-strokes. The British last
evening followed up Saturdays sue
cess when they pushed the Germans
back from Robecq, on the Clarence
river. Local counter-attacks deliver
ed on the German line to the east and
the enemy was again forced to fall
back somewhat. The British in the
Course of the afternoon also pushed
out several posts north of the canal
between the Lave and the Clarence
rivers.
German Attacks Repulsed
London, April 15.-Seven attacks of
the Germans in the Merville sector on
the northern battle front have been
repulsed by the English, who inflicted
heavy losses.
Germans Appalled, nj Slaughter
Half a million Germans fall" is
the report of a Dutch merchant ship
arriving at The Hague Friday from
Germany. The observer saw thirty
t~rainloads of wounded Germans GO
ing back from the front, each train
containing fifty cars. or a total of
1900 car loads. They were dressed
with paper bandages as first aid. He
says the German people are appalled,
at the slaughter.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
City Election

Tuesdays city election for one Al
derman in each ward called out a
light vote, except in the Second Ward
where the only contest appeared. ~.
II. Wilson in the First, and Harlan
Woodruff in the Third had no opposi-
ton. In the second the vote stood
w r. Dublin SS, L. Shonbrun u.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18

Tonight. Thursday, a dance will be
given at the Opera House hi this city,
the proceeds Of which viii be present.
ed TO the local Red Cross. Every
kedy cordially invited to attend and
heIr swell the fund.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-04-18
Terrific Artillery

A little further south a terrific ar
tillery duel has been in progress
along the zone between La Bassee
canal and Robecj, but whether this
presaged fresh enemy attacks west
of Merville, to coordinate with those
to the north, it is impossible to say
at this hour.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
ut HESITATE TO PLACE YOUR AID WHERE 1T WILL BE
BUSINESS PERSONALS

RAZOR BLADES SHARPENED -
Single edge, 25c doz.; double edge, 35c
doz.; old style, Zoe each. Gorgas Drug
Store, formerly at Henry Gilbert and
Sons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
LEGAL NOTICES

In the District Court of the United
states for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania - No. 1856, in Bank
rnptey - In re. CHARLES f. MOT
TO THE HONORABLE CHARLES B.
WITMER, Judge of the District
Court of the United States for the
Middle District OF Pennsylvania.
Charles F. Motter, of Harrisburg, in
the County of Dauphin and State of
pennsylvania, in said district, respect-
fully represents:
That on the 18th day of November,
last past, he was duly adjudged a
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property. and
piled with all the requirements Of
said Acts and of the order of the
Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS, that he
may be decreed by the Court to have
able against his estate under said
bankrupt acts, except such debts as
are excepted by law from such dis
Dated this 10th day of March, A. D.
1918.
CHARLES f. MoTTER,
Bankrupt.
Middle District of Pennsylvania, SIS:
On this 21st day of March, A. D.
1918. on reading the foregoing petit
ton, 1T is
ORDERED BY THE COURT, that
hearing be had upon the same on
the 23d day of May. A. d. 1918, before
said Court at Scranton, Pa, in said
district, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published
in Harrisburg Telegraph" a news
paper printed in said district, and that
all known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the said
time and place and show cause, if any
they have, why the prayer of said pc
titioner should not be granted.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED
BY THE COURT, that the Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors,
copies of said petition and this order
addressed to them. at their places of
residence as stated.
WITNESS, the Hon. Charles
B. Wilmer, Judge of said
(Sea1 of Court, and the Seal
the Cour) thereof, at Scranton, in
said District, this 21st day
of March, A. d. 1918.
G. c. SCHEUER.
Clerk.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

Diamonds Bought for Cash; appraisers
for estate. p. H Caplan Co., 2O6 Mkt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

FOR SALE - Large Overland:
leather upholstered; electrically
Ilghted. Will demonstrate. $4,000.
2417 North Fifth street.
FOR SALE - 60-H.-P. touring car;
electric lights and starter; in fine
shape; will demonstrate. First S20O. 90
Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

NOTICE - Letters of Administra-
tion Testamentary on the Estate of
Priscilla Smeltzer, late of Middletown,
Dauphin County, Pa, deceased, hav-
residing in Middletown, all persons
indebted to said Estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and those
having claims will present them for
settlement.
JOHN P. SMELTZER,
Administrations
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

NOTICE is hereby given that appli-
cation has been made to the Public
Service Commission of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania. under the
provisions of the Public Service Com
mission law by A. T. Raffensperger
and r. A. Raffensperger. trading and
doing business as A. T. Raffensperger
g. Son, for a certificate of public con-
venience evidencing the Commissions
requisite approval to operate as q
common carrier by means of Brock
way Trucks between Harrisburg and
Philadelphia for the transportation of
property, merchandise, fruit, green
groceries, vegetables, bottled water.
produce and all kinds of commodities
and articles of merchandise used by
retail and wholesale business men and
others, between Harrisburg and Phila-
delphia and towns, cities and other
points between as public convenience
may require.
A public hearing upon this applica-
tion will be heard in the rooms OF
the Commission at Harrisburg, Pa. on
Wednesday, the first day of May. 1918,
at $50 A. NJ. when and where all
persons in interest may appear and
be heard IL they so desire.
/. B. SWARTZ,
Attorney for A. T. & r. A. Raffen-
sperger, trading and doing business
as A. T. Raffensperger e. Son..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

WANTED, TO RENT - A house.
six or seven rooms, with all improve
ments, centrally located, or on Hill.
References. No children. Apply 35-W,
care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
REAL ESTATE WANTED

SMALL HOUSE OR APARTMENT
WANTED = City or suburbs; small
family; good reference. Address. CIV
ing particulars, rent and location, to
Box ID, 555, care of Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
HELP wANTED-FENaALE
STENoGRAPHER

Female, wanted for depart
ment store; one with general
office experience wanted. Ad-
dress, stating age, reference
and salary wanted. to
P. o. BOX 81.
Harrisburg. Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
NOTICE

Letters Testamentary on the Estate
of James d. SALESMAN, late of Har-
ed. having been granted to the un-
dersigned, residing in Harrisburg. pa.
all persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. and those having claims will
please present them for settlement. to
BERTHE MAUDE FRY,
PAUL q. SMITH.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09

MAGNETOS - All types; 4 and 6
Bosch high tension. Elsmann, Dixey,
Splitdorf, Mea, Remy and different
makes of coils, carburetors, etc. A.
Schiffman. l021 Market street. Bel.
3e33.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
ATTENTION. |. Q; o. E.

ATTENTlON, 4. y: o. II.
The officers and members of Dau-
of Pennsylvania. are requested to at
tend the funeral of our late Patriarch
John M. Mumma, from his residence
1925 Derry street. on Wednesday, 10th
inst, at $3.50 p. M. Resident Patrf-
archs and Sister Encampments are in
vited to be present.
BY order of the Encampment.
CHARLES A. WILHELM,
Attest Chief Patriarch.
Scribe
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-09
PRIMARY ELECTION

In accordance with law particularly
with the Acts of Assembly approved
notice is hereby given that the follow
ing officers are to be voted for at Pri-
mary Election to be held Tuesday,
May 21. 1918. Petitions of candidates
6 o'clock P. NJ, Tuesday, April 90.
1918, in the office of the County Com
miSSioners.
Following is a list of officers to
and to be voted for at the General
Election to be held November ., 1918:
Governor
Lieutenant Governor,
Secretary of Internal Affairs,
One Judge of the Superior Court.
Four Representatives in Congress- at
Large,
One Representative in Congress QSth
District),
Two Representatives in the General
Assembly DIST DistricD.,
Two Representatives in the General
Assembly (2nd District).
Following is a list OF party oincers
to be elected at the ensuing Primary
Election:
for State Committee;
One person in each Election Distrlct
for Republican County Committee,
Three persons in each Election DIS
trict in the City of Harrisburg for
City Republican Committee
One person in each Election District
for Democratic County Committee,
Two persons in each Election District
for Washington Party County Com
mittee,
One person for Political Chairman,
One person for Recording Secretary,
One person for Financial Secretary.
and
One person Treasurer OF the Socialist
Party.
HENRY NJ. STINE, q,
H. c. WELLS,
Commissioners of Dauphin County.
f. III FISHER,
The Home news., 1918-02-08

Very nearly all social diver sions have been on a quietus be- cause of the unusual weather, as we'll as the national strenuosness of the times. The Swastika club had it's first meeting in sometime at the home of the president, Mrs. Hailey, on Wednesday last where some thing defnate was planned.
 The club had already donated $36. 50 to the local fund of The Red Cross. They now have re- solved to adopt a French orphan.
 This thing is being done by a great number of clubs over the country. The Swastika after joining the State Federation of Clubs is now entitled to a rep resentative to the Biannual of The National Federation of Clubs that will convene at Hot Springs in April. At this meeting one can hear and meet the noted ladies whose picture and active service, pro patr10, have i'm portant places in The Ladies Home Journal, Pictorial Review and various other magazines.
The Home news., 1918-02-08
NUMBER 29
Wiville Loses Good Citizen

MT. Christopher Columbus Murray, age about 65 years. died Thursday morning, Febru- ary 2, 1918, about 9:25 o'clock, at his home at Wiville.
 The deceased was one of Woodruff County's oldest and best citizens and had resided at the above place the past 30 years.
 His death was caused from an attack of measles and pneumonia and he leaves a wife and three daughters, Mesdames G. w. Renean of McCrory, Walter Lindsey of DeView and =. +. Campbell of Wiville to mourn his loss.
 MT. Murray was known as good citizen and was a faithful member of the Baptist church. The remains were laid to rest in the Baptist Church Cemetery near Howell.
The Home news., 1918-02-08

Mir. August Materna has mov- ed from Morton to 662 Valentine Ave-, Memphis, Tenn.
 Mrs. G. B. Fakes is in Con- way attending the bedside of her grandson, MT. Roger Fakes, a student of Hendrix College.
 Mrs. Frank Angelo and son, Frank Calvin McGowan, and Miss Hannah Weinberg, of Cotton Plant, visited the formers moth CT, Mrs. Cora Johnson, this week.
The Home news., 1918-02-08
A Word to Mothers

Mrs. E. J. Bedard, Cowich, Wash, says, ''Foley's Honey and Tar is the best ever used. al- ways keep a bottle in the house for the children. A quick cure for coughs and colds" It heals raw, infamed surfaces, loosens phlegm, eases hoarsness and diff ficut breathing, checks racking coughs. Red Cross Drug Go.
The Home news., 1918-02-08

returning here in 1890. For 50 years, or more, he was a mem- per of the Masonic order and for many years has been a member of the Eastern Star.
 Although he was known as one of Woodruff County's men of means. he never let his wealth be known, always going about his business in an unassuming manner and where he thought a case of charity one that was de- serving, he 'did his bit." One instance, we recall, was when the sufferers from the storm and tidal wave that completely de- stroyed the beautiful city of Galveston, Texas, asked for re- lief, Major McCrory was one of the first to respond, sending his check for $100.0O.
 The deceased was a large stockholder in the Bank of Mo- Crory and the Planters Mercan- tile Co.,, two strong business concerns of this city and owned valuable real estate in Mineral Wells, Texas, and Independence county.
 The funeral services were con- ducted this, Friday, noon at the home by Rev. J. R. Nelson un- der the auspices of Colony Lodge No. 19O, A. F. 6 A. M. The re- mains were laid to rest in an elaborate metallic casket in the family lot in the Odd Fellows cemetery near DeView and the numerous floral offerings were the prettiest ever seen here.
 He died as he lived, a good, moral citizen and an esteemed neighbor.
The Home news., 1918-02-08
Pigs For Pig Clubs Arrive

Mir. R. w. Beck, our county agent, has received 34 purebred Poland China pigs for the Bank of McCrory. These pigs are to be distributed to the boys and girls of this section of the county by MT. Beck.
The Home news., 1918-02-08

Miss Ruth Anderson arrived Monday from Fayetteville where she spent the past five weeks in the University. She will again look after the home demonstra- tion work in this county this year.
The Home news., 1918-02-08
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our sin cere thanks to the kind people of McCrory for their sympathy and help in OUT deepest sorrow. Mir. and Mrs. R. M. James.
 Featherstone James.
The Home news., 1918-02-08

MT. w. T. Ramsey and family of Tip have returned from Ack- erman, Miss, where they went last week in answer to message stating that his daughter, Mrs. J. E. Polly, was dangerously ill and who has since been taken to a Memphis hospital where it is hoped she will soon recover.