The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-29

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Tickle, on which he was riding,
Claus Horst. aged 90, a prominent
resident of the Hudson district, fell
on his left shoulder and struck his
head on the frozen ground in such a
way that his neck was broken. He
died three hours later without re-
gaining consciousness, although he
spoke once or twice.
Mobridge.-Local Odd Fellows have
appointed committees 10 make ar
engagements for the annual meeting OF
the grand lodge Of Odd Fellows Of
South Dakota. to be held in Mobridge,
May Is to IS. This is the largest
lodge gathering held in the state each
year, and preparations will be made
for the entertainment of between
1900 and 1,5O0 delegates.
Gettysburg-The most important
development during a term of circuit
court held in this city va the enter.
ing of a plea OF guilty by Ed Brown
to the charge of arson in connection
with the burning some months ago OF
a flour mill at Tolstoy. He was
sentenced to an indeterminate term
Of from one to four years in the state
penitentiary.
Timber Lake.-Experiencing some
moral rejuvenation, probably through
conversion to religion, has led some
unknown person TO seek out and send
to Truis NJ. Madison, Of Timber Lake,
$3.50, which he states is three times
the amount of the wrong he did to
Mr., Madsen many years ago when he
failed to return a loan.
,Esmond.-Thls place is to have a
community building. The old town
hall building will be remodeled and
a basement will be constructed under
it. In the basement a gymnasium will
be installed. The first floor of the
structure will be fitted up for com.
munity hail purposes.
Yankton.-Leona Boilich, 6 years
old, died at the hospital here of burns
which she received while playing
around a bonfire at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Bollich, Of this city. Her clothing was
almost completely consumed and her
entire body cooked with the exception
Of her feet.
Parker.-At the last regular meet.
ing of the American Legion the mem.
bers voted to give their utmost sup
port to the project of a city park and
play ground. 1t was decided upon to
have the park on the hill south OF
the Milwaukee station.
Beresford.-James Lyons was in.
jured sc seriously when he was
struck by, a passing engine that he
died a few hours afterwards. He was
picking up coal along the tracks and
not hearing the approaching train
stepped in front of the engine.
Pierre.-The early spring weather
is reported to be bringing out numbers
OF chinch bugs in sections where they
made their appearances last fall. and
with the earlier start OF this year il
is feared they will do considerable
damage in localities this year.
Pierre,-Within the next month the
South Dakota highway commission
will open bids on the grading of 264
miles Of highway in the state, the
graveling of 7 miles and the construc
ton of % bridges, viaducts and
trusses within the state.
Madison.-After a short delibera
ton the jury in circuit court found
w. S. Hall, former officer of the de
ft,npt NJ nro1 Ctntn Ca,s.-, l.xJ
of Winifred not guilty of the charge
of embezzling $1,000 OF the banks
funds.
Presho.-Mrs. Sadie Hickey wa!
held for trial in circuit court ut a pre-
liminary hearing here on a charge O
accepting brides while she was sup
erintendent of schools for Todd coun
ty. Bail was fixed at $4,000.
Lake Andes.-The small child of p
G. Evans, farmer of near here, wa,
droHn ned in a water tank when i
eluded its parents for a few minutes
climbed on the banking of the tanl
and slipped in.
Flandreau.-Goy. McMaster has ap
pointed Lieut.. Ray Deklotz, of thii
city, captain of battery A, OF tn,
South Dakota national guard of thii
city, to succeed Capt. Waters.
Wolsey.-Paul Frank, %, Of Wolsey
who attempted suicide by shooting
himself ip the head with a % calibei
rifle. will recover, according to re
ports from the hospital.
Webster.-The death of Mrs. Jane
II. Williams here at the & Of s.
severed a marriage tie of SO years
Mr.. Williams, who survives, is 81
Yeas old.
Pierre.-The state must pay hal
losses incurred in the northeast par
OF the state on June IL, 1922, accord
ing to a decision Of the suprem
court.
Olivet.-.Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grim
of Olivet, celebrated their COLDER
wedding March 6. having bee
married in Brookville, H., in 1873.
Blunt-Articles of incorporation
have been filed at Pierre for tn
Blunt Community hospital. The col
poration has no capilai stock.
Parker.-Arrangement have bee
made whereby Parker will have
lyceum course of five numbers mex
fall and winter.
Scotland.-The Scotland Commu