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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
FARMERS STORE IN
RECEIVERS HANDS
Creditors Association Takes Oven
Washington Cooperative Co.

washington Times-After making
desperate efforts for the past several
weeks to raise sufficient funds to tide
them over, the officers of the Messing.
ton Cooperative Mercantile Company
hEally gave up the struggle and the
Creditors Association has taken pos
session of the store. There are no
figures obtail.able at the present writ
ing as to the exact eftent of the liza.
bilities north amount Of available as
sets. There are thousands of dollars
standing out that it has been impos.
sible to collect. Much of this is good
but the conditions this fall have been
such that it vas absolutely impossible
for the parties to raise the money.
1t is hard to say just where the
blame rests. 1t is probably a combin-
alton of circumstances, unforeseen by
Hnyone. II Is intimated from unofficial
sources that the former management
was not as efficient as ii should have
been and that a large portion of the
Indebtedness was incurred at that
time. A large number of the farmers
Of the community and quite a few of
the townspeople are stockholders in
the concern.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Two Injured In Auto
And Train Collision

Redield Journal-Observer-In an
accident which occurred at the North
western crossing of the Sunshins
Trail just before noon last Saturday
Mrs. Fred LiGke suffered the fracture
OF the left collar bone, a severe scall.
wound, with Z great bruise across her
nose; while her daughter seventeen
months old lost the left leg two inches
below the knee.
Mr.. Lidke ard his family were driv-
ing to the city from their home seven
miles southeast. AS they approached
The crossing Mr.. Lidke looked to the
west first, then just as he was about
20 look to The east a freight train
struck the car, swinging the front enc
to the west and throwing from
the a botn Mrs. Lidke and the little
daughter. Neither the driver nor two
sons who were sitting in the real seat
were injured. Just how the leg of the
daughter was injured is a mystery.
She was carried some distance by the
force of the collision.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Rec Heights Elevator
Narrowly Escapes Burning

Rec Heights Review-About 1:S0
Tuesday afternoon the office of the
Van Dusen Co, located about ten feet
lorth of Lbc hig elevator, was discov-
cred to be on fire, and every man at
once ran thither to save the elevator
ii possible, fCT between Is, 900 and 90
900 bushels Of grain We're stored there
At first it seemed a losing fight, for
the wind was north, blowing directly
from the Office to the elevator, but il
was worth a try, anyhow, and soon 4
bucket brigade was formed from the
Melvin well nea by, and an effort was
made to keep the fire confined to the
building, which would have been easy,
ii water had been plenty, for the sides
we're covered with tin, flames coming
cut through the roof. The we'll vent
dry, ana a tank of water which was
hastily hauled up, only lasted a few
minutes.
n more water!" Was the cry, and
the fire-fghters pulled down then
ladders in disgust and stood back To
see the elevator burn. But at the
critical mement, help came. Conductor
Gatchell was in town with the west
bound freight train, and he had the
locomotive and tender run down on
the siding BY the elevator, and offered
the water for the good cause.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
co. NEWS BY
CORRESPONDENTS
ALPHA-GREENLEAF

A dancing party was given at the
Godfrey nome some time Ago., which
was much enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. Earl Rymer arrived home Wed
nesday December 20, from his s~ojourn
in Lincolnn, Nebraska.
A Christmas program was given a,
the Moncur schoolhouse, Dec. %. AT
ter a short program, the evening was
ST ent in games.
Mrs. VIM. Spinner departed Friday,
FEC. "a, for Canistota, to spend Christ
mas with her parents.
Mrs. John Marsten rave a Christ
mas dinner for her relatives. The re-
union was enjoyed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Headrick took
Christmas dinner with Mrs. Headrick's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Burton.
Mr.. w B. Love and family spent the
night of December 25 with the Rymer
family.
The Current Event Club gave a sup
per at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il.
Westmire. A pleasant time was had
by all present.
Mrs. f. M. Davis departed Sunday,
Dec. 26 for Iowa where she will visit
for awhile with friends and relatives.
Miss Dorothea Love spent the week
end with Miss Nettie Westfall of Mil
Ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Angus McFee spent
Christmas with Mrs. McFee's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Allen.
Mr.. Frank Fisher substituted for
the Rev. MacLean Sunday, Dec. rs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
VAYLAND

Mrs. August Carlson and littls
daughter are spending the holidays
with Mrs. Carlson's parents in Hum
boldt, Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell and children
IRON Mildred. Mont, are visiting Mrs.
w. +. Cook and family.
Miss Lucille Noble returned to Nit
chell Tuesday evening TO resume her
collegiate work at ID w. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Sedan were III
st. Lawrence Christmas eve spending
a few happy hours with Mr.. Sedam-s
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown and chif-
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown and
children, and Dir. and Mrs. Ross spent
Christmas at the r. b. Sedan home.
Mr.. J.. G. Mccormack was a Miller
shopper Friday.
Misses Gladys Cook, Lillian anc
Josephine Heller and Era Mccormack
were Huron shoppers Wednesday.
Mrs. b. ID Barbour spent Christmas
with her sister Mrs. Gray at Highmort
Miss Mary Gray Is visiting her aun'
Mrs. Barbour
Nora Mccormack is home from
school for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Byers enter
tanned the bachelors and homeless a
a splendid Christmas dinner party.
Vayland was g~laddened by the splel
did Literary program rendered by
capable committee on December q
The program was a truly Christina
program with a really beautiful Chris
tmas tree and a real Santa Claus.
Beautiful mirages may be seen thes
mild days. Watch for them.
Dewey Lacy made a trip to Wolse
Tuesday evening.
Miss Henrietta and Rosina Len
spent Christmas at theih home !
Wolsey.
Mr.. Evers and Miss Mccormack a
tended the banquet at the new hot
in st. Lawrence Tuesday evening.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30

| people of the surrounding locals ex-
pect a very interesting talk from Mr..
| Andrews in the near future.
Mr.. Simon Eaton, Jr., left last Fri
day for Nebraska for a visit with
friends.
A skating party at the Ben Croll
home was a social event during the
holidays.
Miss Geneva Croll who is employed
at Rockham. is spending her vacation
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Croll.
A Farmers Union meeting will be
held in tho Union Grove schoolhousc,
next Friday evening, December 31st.
4 interesting program has been ar
ranged for entertainment of the even
ing. All members are requested to be-
present to watch the old year out n
ne new year in.
Mrs. Henry Delay returned last
:. thursday from a three weeks visit
with relatives in the northern part OF
The state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Weigart enter
tanned a number of friends at their
home Wednesday evening.
The schools of Florence township
closed Friday afternoon for a weeks
vocation. Christmas trees and pro-
grams were the special features of the
afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. Dewey Zuckweiler and
small son, are visiting relatives in
Plattsmouth, Nebr., during the holt
Gays.
The Ladies Community Club, which
was organized last July with the fol-
lowing officers Mrs. Minnie Croll, pres
Sent, Mrs. Lettie Gibson, vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Alma McPeek, Sec. ana
Treas, has been one of the most vital
organizations of the community. The
members all have been doing their up
most to make the club a success and to
carry on the relief work. which the
club advocates. We are sure the cltl-
zens of Florence twp. will appreciate
the club. and its splendid work. The
next meeting of the club will be held
a. the home of Mrs. Anna Lange,
Thursday, January 6. Let every men,
!, Der be present..
Mrs. f. 70. Hancock left last week
7 for an extended visit with relatives in
the east.
Wayne Hutchinson has been quite
Iii at his home the past week.
: The small sons of l.. w. Stigman
: have been victims of pneumonia but
are recovering rapidly.
Editors Note-The Press is very
q glad to get the above correspondence
and would appreciate it more il thu
: writer would make him or herself
g KNOWN
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Income Tax Blanks
Mailed January 3rd

Washington, Dec. Redistribution
Of forms for filling income tax returns
for 1920 will begin January 3, the
bureau of internal revenue announced
tonight. Collectors for each of the Ga
districts will simultaneously release
SIX classes of forms on that date.
The forms to be Sent put are for
making returns on corporation income
and profits taxes; merchant marine
corporation taxes and government con
tract profits tax; information as t"
subsidiary Of affiliated corporations,
schedule of taxable interests on liber-
ty bonds, and certificates of inventory.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
WatsOn-0 strander

Aberdeen American-The home or
Mr.. and Mrs. Ostrander OF Ordway
was the seen Of a wedding last Tues
day. when Miss Loa Naomi Ostrandcr
was married to James e.. Watson Of
Huron. Miss Ostrander has been a
student at Huron college and Mr.. Wat
O is employed in Huron. The brides
two brothers and sister-in-laws were
present, MI. and Mrs. +. l.. Ostrander
of washington, and Mr.. and Mrs. Os-
trander and son of Huron Music, sax
orhone solo. and vocal solos were fur
nished by the two brothers, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. f. Los
trander. After the wedding, a four
course dinner was served. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Watson will make their home in
Huron. The ring ceremony of the
Methodist Episcopal church was read
~ DR.. Gilbert Stansell.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Death OF ]. B. Daniels
Pioneer Merchant

Joseph d. Daniels, a pioneer mer-
chant of Miller, died at his home in
San Diego, Calf, Dec. 18th. He was
& resident OF Miller from 1882 to 1890.
lie built the j. T. Redmond hardware
store building, and occupied it with a
hardware store and tin shop. He lived
TO the ripe age of so years, and made
his home with his daughter Mrs. May
Ellison. His funeral services were
conducted by Rev. w. Z. Crabtree, a
relative of tine Crabtree Bros, former
residents of Miller. Mr.. Daniels is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. May
ellison and Mrs. Myrtle Simpson of
San Diego. The latter will be remem-
bered here by old residents as Myrtle
Laniels, and letter as Mrs. J. ]. Smith,
her first husband.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
ANNUAL MEETING
FARM BUREAU
Hdnd County Farm Bureau To Hold
Meeting At Court House
January 3rd

The Annual meeting of the Hano
County Farm Bureau will take place
at the Court House, Miller, Monday
January 3rd ut 2:3 p. m. Business
that pertains to County, State and
American agriculture will be taken up
at this meeting.
Mondays program has been arrans-
ed as follows:
Call to order-President f. w. Carr,
st. Lawrence, S. d..
Report of the Secretary and Treasurer
-Secretary-TreasurerV. S. Filbert,
Miller, S. ID.
County Agents Report--E. II. Aicher.
Address-W. F. Kumlien, Director of
Extension Division, Bookings S. y
Discussion of Farm Bureau work for
1921.
Election of Officers and Directors.
Election Of Delegate to State Farm
Bureau Convention.
report of Resolutions Committee.
w. F. Kumlien, who will make the
address of the meeting, is the Director
Of the Extension Division of the State
College. Mr.. Kumlien is a splendid
speaker and has some very good in
formation for Hand County farmers.
lie grew up on a Wisconsin farm and
received his early education in a small
country school. Mr.. Kumlien is we'll
qualified to talk to an audience of far
mers.
The Hand County Farm Bureau viii,
start the year with a membership ten
times as large as in 1920. The mem
bcrship now totals $50. Mondays
meeting will be the first held by the
greater Hand Comfy Farm Bureau.
Let every n who can possibly do so
come in and assist in making the or,
Sanization what it is intended to be:
Thoroughly representative and built
from the ground up"
E. III. Aicher,
County Agent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Asks Another Judge

Pierre, Dec. 27.-Since the legisla-
ture decided that the language of the
constitution allows any judicial cir
cult of the state the privilege of more
than one Judge, and granted that to
the second circuit, the sixth circuit
is the next one to make such a demand
upon the legislative session. or al
least such a move is under way. The
claim is that it is impossible for one
judge to meet the demands made upo,,
his time. The circuit consists of the
counties of Hand, Hyde, Sully, Hughes
east of the Missouri river, and Stanley
Haakon and Jackson. west of the riY-
or
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
South Dakota Already
Under Blue Laws

EierrG, 5. D.-South Dakota's blue
laws" should either be repealed or
amended so that they may be enforc-
ell, according to a recommendation
S. Payne for presentation to the Jan
uary session of the state legislature.
The recommendation states specific
ally that baseball games, moving pic
lures, public dances, etc, on the Sab
bath, be given a legal standing or
that proper legislation be enacted to
allow the enforcement of the law pro-
hibiting them.
In anticipation of possible definite
action, which mould tend to cause ad-
verse development to their businesses
Sunday observance forces are lining
up for the impending legislative
battle.
There was passed in the South Da-
kota legislature several years ago a
set of laws that put the state practi-
ca.ly on a strict blue law" basis.
However, proponents of public amuse-
ments such as baseball, moving pic
lures and dancing were quick to pick
a flaw in the acts tended to abolish
such amusements on Sunday and soon
they were operating on their former
scale. Few test cases were taken to
the courts, after it was found that
prosecution might DE escaped through
a mere technicality.
Now, the attorney general desires
to have the situation cleared up" and
the status of the Sunday public
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Civil Service Exam.
AT Miller Postoffice

A civil service examination will be
held at the Miller %postoffice on Satur>
day. January % for the position OF
clerk and city carrier mt the local Of
flee. Those passing a satisfactory ex-
animation will be eligible to fill ex-
listing and future vacar,cies which may
occur. The salaries for these posi-
tons range from $1,000 to $500 per
year.
Those desiring to this this e0amina-
tion should apply to Ralph Sedan al
the local postofice.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Rev. Thomas j. Simons, Minister.
Happy New Year to o all. Tho
theme of next Sunday mornings ser
mo will be Heart Thoughts and the
Sword" The Adult choir will sing.
In the School at noon we begin a
new series of lessons Now is the time
to start and to keep going IL you have.
In the evening the Rev. Cash y.
Kreigh, Of Interior, S. d., will preach.
The two girls who were to have sung
last Sunday night, but were prevented
because one them was sick, will sing
their song at the evening service.
The Junior choir will sing special
New Years music.
A hearty invitation is extended to
all to begin and keep up the habit Of
church attendance. Make that part
OF your resolve.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
JUDGE IMPOSES
SENTENCES FRIDAY
Smith Gets Seven Years; Drafal and
Arnold Sentenced To Five
Years

A term OF seven years to one; and
five years to two, was the sentence
imposed by Judge Hughes last Friday
evening, when he passed sentence on
Este Draphal and Jack Arnold, found
guilty Of the robbery of $1,000 from the
depot last spring; and on Alfred
Smith, found guilty of the robbery Oh
Ping Bros. store, of st. Lawrence.
Draphal and Arnold were each given
five years, while Smith drew the long
end with eve years.
Before imposing sentence, the
Judge made a personal appeal to each
to remember the fathers and mothers
who would grieve over their predica
ment, and that their conduct while in
prison might materially shorten the
sentence imposed, and would hasten
their returns to their communities as
good citizens.
Court Was adjourned Friday nigh.
and will not until after the
HOLIDAYS.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
BURDETTE

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Justice and fam
lily of st. Lawrence, spent Xmas at the
Rushong home.
The Rev. Mr.. Thompson spent Xmas
ut Carleton.
Hubert Bushong. of Mitchell, is
spending the Xmas vacation at the
home of his mother Mrs. Anna Bus
nong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Ruhlman, of
Tulare, spent Xmas at the III. A. Built
man home.
Clifford Kenyon transacted business
at st. Lawrence Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. A. Bultman were
Tulare shoppers Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w Lawson were
Miller shoppers Friday.
Miss Verda Dempster, who is attenc
in school at Miller is spending the
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Dempster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kenyon enter
tanned a party of friends and neign.
bors at cards Wednesday evening.
Wayne and John Bingham, of Ben,
son, Mimi, spent Xmas week visiting
friends and relatives in this vicinity.
Miss Leila Binger, who is attending
school at Mitchell, is spending the
Xmas vacation at the home of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Binger
Or. and Mrs. Scheller and sol Don
aid, of Gettysburg, spent Xmas at the
Bushong hcine.
Stewart and Geo. Bottom, Jr., were
Miller shoppers Friday.
Miss Edna Binger, who Is attending
school at Redfield is spending the
Xmas vacationn at her home here.
MIR. and Mrs. S. w. Lawson, Reynold
Daley and Mart Keller spent Xmas al
the Geo. Hague home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Banquet Marks Formal
Opening OF New Hotel

The new hotel at st. Lawrence was
formally opened Tuesday evening, De-
cember rs, when q large banquet was
held. About three hundred guests
were present. After the banquet. the
evening was given over to dancing.
The business men of st. Lawrence
are organizing a commercial club, and
will have their club rooms in the
basement of the hotel.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. A. c. MacLean, Pastor.

rev. "A. Y. Pastor.
There will be a watch Night social
and service. Friday evening, under the
auspices of the Epworth League. A
social program will be carried out by
the young people and the pastor will
conduct a conservation service, pre-
coded by a old fashioned song service.
Come and start the New Year right.
Young and old, and any others are
cordially invited. At the church, eight
O'Clock.
Next Sunday morning the pastor
Will speak on the subject: Halt!
Forward March,"
Evening subject: Turning over a
New Leaf"
The Senior and Junior choirs viii
furnish the music for the day. Come
and get into the song service.
Sunday School at II o Epwortf
League at Gas p. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday, 7:3 p. m.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
SEVERAL CHANGES
in co. OFFICES
New Officers viii Take Oath January
1st

On January first the newly-elected
and reelected county officers, with
the exception of the County Auditor,
will take their oath of office. The
auditor will not take Office until
March.
The PERSONAL of the new officers
is as follows:
State Senator-Chas. Gardner.
Representatives.. A. Altenow.
County Treasurer-D. A. Lewis.
Register of Deeds-C. n. Callsen.
Sheriff-Melvin Butte.
Clerk of Courts-Emma A. Morrow.
States Attorney-John Pusey.
County Judge-R. C. Anderson.
Commisaioners-Louis Manning,
and A. nj. Rowen.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Christmas Programme

No. 4 enjoyed a social time at the
school house Thursday evening.
A short programme was rendered
by the pupils under the direction OF
their teacher, Miss Hoban. After the
programme the tree was displayed
and Santa Claus distributed candy and
nuts to the children, also many gifts
A lunch of sandwiches, doughnuts and
coffee was served. A good time wal
had by all.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
Yankton Glee Club
Gives Concert This Evening

The Yankton Mems Glee Club will
Opera House. The Glee club is COM
posed OF male voices, with Miss Alic.
Earr as ~s,lcist, and Miss Kate Will
liams as accompanist. They are max
ing a tour of fifteen cities in the state,
and Miller ia fortunate in being in
Guided.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30

Mrs. A. s. Ober Dead

The death of Mrs. A. s. ODER occurr.
ed suddenly Wednesday evening, as
her home in this city. The cause OF
her death was not learned. Funeral
services Will be held Saturday at two
o'clock, from the house.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-12-30
FLORENCE TOWNSHIP

Mr.. John Andrews, who was sent to
. convention at st. Louis as a Farmers
Union delegate, has returned. The
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-05
ROCHESTER, new.
YORK, SHORT ONE.
POLICE CAPTAIN.
Appeal to Find Missing Off
Ger Received at South
Side Station
House.

Police officers and detectives are
constantly being asked to seek
missing persons, but it is rarely
that police officers themselves are
listed among the missing, but ]. NJ.
Quigley, chief of police of Roches-
ter, N. Y. is short one police cap
tain, according to a plaintive appeal
received Thursday. by the South
Side police!
Information contained in a >circu-
lar states that Capt. Ferdinand
Klubertanz OF the Rochester police
department disappeared on the eve
ming of February 26, 1920, from
Rochester. He Was last seen in the
city of Lockport, N. Y, at the
corner of Main and Locust streets,
where he alighted from a trolley
car.
He is describes as 50 years old,
five feet, eight inches tall; weighs
22O pounds; dark brown hair, gray
eyes, dark brown mustache mixed
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-05
Governor Pays High
Praise to Auto Show


sumed yesterday, in spite OF the
chilly weather. "A lot OF wise
BUYERS got double demonstrations
at this Show, the first early in the
week, under warm weather cond!-
tIons, and the other today, which IS
as fine a winter day as we'll see,
one salesman said. Those folks
ought to be pretty sure ct the cars
they buy now
Tonight will be the second musical
night OF the show. and will be tea
tured BY an entirely new program
of orchestral pieces and several
Selections by the Elks' quartet.
The show closes tomorrow.
Show Bigger Than Weather.
That the auto show was bigger
shan the weather was established
yesterday, when the lobby OF the
Auditorium was crowded with vis-
itors half an hour before the doors
were scheduled to open. The tact
that all were in the ticket line
tagged them as potential purchasers
and not exhibitors.
Noticeable among dealers appear
ing to arrange their 1920 allotments
are men from Missouri, Colorado
and Wyoming points. Local distribu--
tors pointed out that Omaha IS
growing each year as a middle west
center for the wholesale business,
While stiff competition exists at
Kansas City, Des Moines and Den
yer, the Omaha territory is being
steadily enlarged. and reaches well
into Iowa, Kansas. Missouri, South
| Dakota, Colorado and Wyoming, as
we'll as completely covering Ne
braska. s
One OF the problems exhibitors
have difficulty in meeting is a de-
sire of purchasers to buy the show
cars and take them right off the
fioor for immediate use. A great
many makes of cars come ordinarily
in the darker hues that stand the
wear and tear OF the elements but
are prepared for show use in bright
distinctive eolors. And those red
blue and yellow cars are just the
ones people seem to want this year.