The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-04-05

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carloads of railway steel is being I'M
loaded in the Lennon yards, to be
used in replacing the tracks between
Walker and Reeder. Another large
shipment is being accumulated at
Mcintosh.
Lemmon.-The water from two
monster wells not being sufficient to
furnish Lennon with a sufficient
supply of water for domestic and fire
protection purposes, the matter OF
issuing bonds for drilling a third
deep well will be submitted to the
voters at the annual municipal cleo
ton in April.
Miller.-A. ]. Ferguson, a Miller
man who is charged with the brutal
murder of his wife, and who has been
in Jail here several months awaiting
trial, has asked for a new preliminary
hearing. If the states attorney re-
fuses to grant it, al appeal viii be
taken to Judge Hughes, of the circuit
court.
Whitewood.-The farmers OF the
Black Hills territory are increasing
their herds of purebred cattle, sheep
and hogs with each succeeding year.
During the past few months a number
of sales of thoroughbred stock have
taken place in Whitewood, and each
sale has been a success.
Yankton.-SiXty-one years ago,
March II, 1862, the elected members
of the first Dakota legislature met in
Yankton, for the very first time to
take some part in their own form OF
government. Previous TO this memo
raj lie day there was complete federal
control.
nupree.-One of the tragedies Of
lonely life,on the prairies vas revealed
when ~neighbors went to the house OF
Fred Arkdeker, in Ziebach county,
and found him dead. Indications are
that death occurred several days ago,
probably from the, grip epidemic.
Rapid City.-Eight Rocky Mountain
sheep, two bucks and six does, a gift
to South Dakota from the Canadian
government, arrived at the state park
III - given lllSll btpCily !" iooAh
over 100 acres of land which has been
fenced for that purpose.
Clark.-Eyidently respondent while
suffering from the after effects
of an attack of the influenza,
Lawrence O'Connor, aged 70, a
pioneer resident of Clark county
ended his life by cutting his throat
with a razor.
Wasta.-While saving wood on a
ranch in the vicinity of Detzell, north
OF Wasta, Henry Gottsch, a young
mar about 30 years of age, fell against
a turning buzz saw, and as a result
his right arm was nearly cut off.
Cnnoya.-That Canoya is rapidly
coming to be recognized as a dairy
ing section is shown from the fact
that the total shipments of cream
from this point last year aggregated
5,49i cans valued at over $4,000.
Wentworth.-At a special election
to be held here on April II, the propo.
sitiCn of issuing bonds of $4,000 for
the construction Of IN addition to the
present public school building will be
submitted to the voters.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Dawson
couIty's improved highway system by
the grading and ~graveling OF II miles
of voad from Mitchell to Ethan, is
announced by the South Dakota
Highway commission.
Observation-Disclosures voted by a
pnatpritu ~ 1917 IN Float n xOEn mn
bond issue for the erection of a new
high grade school, following one Of
the bitterest ballot fights in the
history Of the city.
Parker.-The first Dads" auxiliary
to be organized in the state as a part
formed by the fathers OF Legion
members of the George L. Sperbacb
post here,
Chambcrlain.-During the recent
breakup Of the ice in the Missouri
river here the government river boat,
Ada Bell, was caught in the ice flow
and wrecked and sunk.
Emery.-Plans for a $50, 900 modern
brick church and manse are being
discussed by the pastor of the Pres.
byterian church here, and members OF
the congregation.
Emery.-Workmen have com,
menced the erection of the steel
tower and tank for the waterworks
and will have 1t ready for use within
a few weeks.
Aherdeen.-With nearly all the
machines in place, work is practically
ready to begin on the $250,000 drain.
age project in northeastern Brown
county.
Hoven.-Hoven has set an excellent
example for other small towns
throughout the state, by organizing
a brass band consisting of 20 pieces,
Pierre.-The supreme court has
issued an order reinstating State
Senator Otto J.. Kaas, OF Marshall
county, as an attorney at law.
Miller.--There are more tenants
here than farms. This is the reverse
of what it is in the east.
Colome.-Seveu store buildings and
the ~postoffice were burned to the
ground here.
Oldham.-A chapter of the order OF
the Eastern Star has been organized
here.
Mitchell.-The Mitchell retail mer.
chants have taken up the question OF