The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1921-01-28

IL tuC UNIdICC vi Wi1llCI Is dS iiIlC
comparatively as it has been, we say.
''let the winter rage on" for the usual
spring brings considerable disagree
able weather. But anyone who regist-
ers a kick on whatever weather may
come in the next six weeks is pessi-
mist indeed and has no place in the
category of decent citizens.
1913 votes cast of which number lis
were cast in favor of incorporation
and against.
The first Milbank newspaper was
the Grant County Review edited by
A. H. Lewis which was established in
July 1880. In April 1891, 0. L. Jones
began the publication of the Milbank
Journal.
In the fall of 1880 the first hotel
the Grand Central was built.
In May 1881 Pleasant Hill Cemetery
was laid out by G.. c. Clihe on Geo
Bartlett's farm =. mile from tie
village the first interment was that Of
James Geer.
The first birth in the village of Mil
bank was that of Mlbank Wilson, son
of W. w. Wilson; the K. r. company
donated the child lot.
The first school was taught by Mary
Smedly in the rear of the post Office
building.
Receipts at the local freight office
for the year of 1881 We're S5O.396 fS.
Local ticket sales amounted to ST.
1860.
Statistics for the above report were
taken from the History of the coun-
ties of Mimi. and S. Oak.
The pupils Of the grades are going
to give motion picture show on Mon
day, Feb. Z. the proceeds to go to de-
FRAY the exDense OF a piano which
was installed in the grades few
months ago.
At the Pep meeting held in the high
school Friday. Warren Antleman and
Inga Negard gave short addresses on
basketball and their value to the
school
Jokes heard in and about school:
History teacher: Frederick, What
is the German Diet?
Frederick: Beer and Pretzels.
Chemistry teacher. Rubin, Where
are diamonds found
Rubin: Brazil and Jewelry stores.
History teacher: Who was Louis
XIV"
Student: Son Of Napoleon Bona
part.
Athletics
The basketball games between the
local teams and those of Waubay on
Friday last turned out to be victories
for the visiting team. The girls score
was l1-l2 and the boys 1879 After
the game some of the high school
girls served the four teams to ice
cream, and cake and later the teams
were given a dance at the hall
Mr.. S. X. Clark at one time pro-
fessor of the high school of this city
but now in charge of the Waubay
a~hools accompanied the teams to this
city and everybody was glad to see
him and he seemed Just as glad to see
them, Most of tie school students
who went to school while Mr.. Clark
had charge Of the schools here. were
nresent at the pane and revived the
memories of the school days gone by.
On Saturday evening the alumni
girls and the high school girls staged
!" ~n~9 which was rree to all school
students and they all heartily respond
ossding the gym to it's capacity.
The score was 81 to 32 in favor of the
high school girls.
Friday the teams 90 to Sisseton to
play the teams of that city.
On Monday, February 7. the Mil
bank Public Schools will present
Dorothy Phillips in "The Right to
Happiness" at Bentley Grand. A pow
erful story, intensely interesting and
vividly portrayed in eight reels. A
rebuke to Bolshevism and red radical
ism everywhere. A strong argument
for human treatment of employees.
A wonderful picture of today's condi-
tions and problems.
The children will watch for Sonia
the little Russian girl; also the twin
babies and the dog hero.
AL will be pleased with this the
most human film play of the season.
Comedy in addition. Music by the
Milbank High School orchestra. Even
ing tickets at SOC. First show at 1880
second at 9:l5 Zoe for the children $
matinee at 4:15.
Benefit. for the Grade School piano
fund. Tickets now on sale by the
school boys and girls. You will be
interested in this great picture and the
children will appreciate your support.
Read the Milbank Herald Advance.