The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-01
NEWS OF THE STATE
IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS or THE
PAST WEEK IN SOUTH
DAKOTA
western N.x.psper Union New. service.

DAKOTA
Western Newspaper Union News Serytcs.
Pierre.-The first political boom
of the season developed here. West
river Legislators and citizens, sizing
up the collection of candidates for
governor from half the counties east
of the river, decided to back Charles
j. Buell., of Rapid City. for the re-
publican nomination. He is serving
his third term in the house and has
been a recognized leader in the
sessions during his terms Of office.
His first two terms were as a mem
Der of the Pennington county biparty
efficiency delegation, hailed over the
state as a good example. for other
counties to follow. Mr.. Buell. is an
attorney and has lived in South Da-
kota since 1889. He was a republican
presidential elactor in 1892 and his
remaining political experience was
gained in four years as states at
torney. He is 81 years DID,
Pierre.-Livestock on South Dakota
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crease in value of $2i,000,0o0 over
last, according to figures compiled
by the Federal Crop and Market Re-
porter. In 1922 the live stock "a
valued at Sizes 00, 900. This yea it
is worth $144, 600 900. The number Of
swine increased from 1895, 900 in 1922
to 2,2S3,0 600 in 1928, their value jump
ing from $500 900 in 1922 to $780,
$780, 900 this year. South Dakota
ranked 18th among the states in
1922 and 1923 in the value of farm
products.
neutrality-suspicious. that
the government give the farmers
some relief from the low prices they
ar receiv zig for their products,
rather than delay further while
spending money in an effort to de-
termine costs of production, were in
Guided in a resolution passed by the
annual convention Of the South Da-
kota, Purebred Live Stock associa-
ion. The resolution also asks that
noe attention be paid to marketing
'rojeCts.
Sioux Falls.-BroOding over finan-
cial troubles. A. Fl. Harris. local
Druggist, ended his life by shooting
with a rifle at his home. 1t is be
lieved death was instant. Mr.. Harris
came to Sioux Falls about three years
ago from Parker, where he was N
of the leading business men and
identified with numerous civic bodies.
WateTtown.-A bulletin has been
issued by the Law Enforcement
league, signed by the league, chief Of
police, states attorney, and sheriff,
after having received reports OF
numerous violations of the state laws
prohibiting the sale of cigaretts to
minors and prohibiting minors from
f~requenting pool and billiard rooms
Yankton.-A resident living in the
outskirts of Yankton claims the
honor of having seen the first robin
of the season, although local bird
students assert it may have wintered
here. Another report tells of seeing
some bluebirds in the vicinity of the
Jim river, which may also have
wintered in this section.
Belvidere.-The county commits.
sioners have called a special election
for February q, at which time the
question of incorporating Belvidere
will be submitted to the voters living
in the territory which is to be EN-.
braced within the new town incor-
poration.
Wall.-The state Legislature having
passed a bill legalizing a bond issue
in Wall for the installation of a mum
icipal waterworls system, it is ex.
pected the bonds now will be sold
and arrangements made to install the
system as soon as spring opens,
Fairburn.-FaiI burn suffered it's
second fire in the past year when the
creamery was practically destroyed
by fire. Just one year ago the center
Of the town was swept by fire, des.
troying three large business buildings
and burning four homes.
Mobridge.-The final tests having
proven satisfactory, the city COM
m~issioners now have formally accept
| Cu thC hS" hlUHitIpdl "dlSt" WIZ Nd.
system which was installed here last
year, and which has been in opera.
ton since last October.
Burke.-The proposition of voting
bonds for a new 10000 community
hail was carried by a vote Of 1877 to
81. The building will be constructed
of brick and tile and work upon 1t
will be started Immediately.
Hot Springs.-Reuben Merrill, aged
l5. son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Merrill.
had his right hand shot off when a
gun in the hands of a companion
was accidently discharged.
Pukwana.-Fire caused by the ex.
plosion Of a gas tank destroyed the
City garage here and a dozen auto.
mobiles. The building was covered
by insurance.
GettysbuTg.-The new school build.
ing completed here recently will be
formally dedicated early In April,
when a ceremony will be held.
Authorization has almost
5000 population.
Aberdeen.-Two persons were
seriously injured and several bruised
and cut when the combination
freight and passenger train on the
a a