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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
MILLER DEBATE
TEAM WINS z TO |
Declamat0ry and Oratorlcal Contests
At High School Tonight and
Friday

The Miller negative team debated
with the Faulkton affirmative team at
Miller, Saturday, March 3rd. The de-
bate was very close and ended in a
two to one decision for Miller.
The judges were C. e. Noel OF High
more, C. F. Hines of st. Lawrence and
DIR. McGrew OF Huron College.
= Tho Alternatives constructive
speeches were much poorer than the
negative, they UNFOLDING only one-half
the Bill. The negative team were
poor en- rebuttal. Two OF the team,
however, were sick the night OF the
debate which partly accounts for the
c~loseness of the debate.
This leaves Watertown and Mile
the only schools left in this district
of the South Dakota Debating League.
WATERFOWL has two un8 Leated teams
while Miller has one.
Miller has gone farther in debate
this year than any previous year and
the showing that the members OF the
teams have made in the debates held
is a credit to the debating work OF
the High School which Ia under the
direction of Miss Kate Smith.
The next series of debates must be
held before March "a and announce
ment concerning the side and place
will be made later.
High School Declamat0ry
The State High School Declamatory
League hold their District Contests II
Defamation and Oratory on MaroL
23rd.
The contest for this district will he
held at Highmore. There has been
considerable interes in this work by
Mile: High School during the last
four years and we have won first In
Defamation each or the last three
years as we'll as given close competi-
ton in oratory.
The preliminary contest to help se-
lect the representatives from Mile"
High School will be held Thursdev
and Friday, March Sth and 9th.
Two contestants I'm both oratory ard
defamation will be chosen each might
to compete in the final contest which
will be held next Tuesday evening
March 18th. The winners of this con-
test will represent Miller High School
at the District contest.
The following contestants will com
pete Thursday, March Sth and Frids
March 9th:
March 8th
Mary Avery. GLADYS McCarl, GeaA
We've Dunn, Ruth Sessions, Ethel Co...
don, Albert Manning, Grace KEEL
Walter futile, Evelyn Mohr, Lee Sal
marsh, Clara Stevens. Madelyn Loyeli
March 9th
Nell Stigman, Eleanore Carr, Char.
les Boheu. Lyle Funnell. Ruth Collins,
Dan Churchill. willard Haigh, Wanda
Wilson, Ethel Bentz, Lyonel Hines.
Gladys Robertson.
No admission charged Thursday and
Friday nights.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
NORTH HAND

qgse fine weather still prevails in
thfs locality
Theron Holt and Web Davis are
d%ehorning cattle this week. 1t is
pretty tough on the stun.
Jim Morris left Friday for Chicago
with a carload of corn fed cattle.
Mr.. Morris started feeding in August
and he certainly had a fine load.
The teacher, Miss Crow. with the
aid OF her pupils of Central school,
Park township, put on a play and
basket social Saturday night. There
was a large crowd to witness the per-
Torrance which was rendered very
good. Every one had their parts well
learned. After the play the baskets
! were sold. Some were sold, some 60
ing as high as $500. The proceeds
10 go for a book case.
Will Smith was hauling wheat last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gooder, of
Orient. drove II Miller Saturday by
way of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Diedrick's,
and report Mrs. Diedrich not very
well.
Sheldon Holt. little o Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theron Holt, was quit sick last
week, it being necessary to call a
nurse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Web Davis entertained
at dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Andy
Wilson and family. Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Sebring and family. 4 very delicious
dinner was served and a good time
was enjoyed. OF course Mrs. Davis is
an artist when it comes to cooking.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Yada and Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Yada were afternoon
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Web Davis.
We just received the sad news o.
the death of Anton Myers, OF Orient
Mr.. Myers was formerly a farmer Of
North Hand, moving to Orient three
years ago. Mr.. Myers was a most
congenial and loving man, always hav'
ing a smile for everybody and will be
greatly missed by all who knew him
North Hand joins In extending theil
sympathy to the bereaved ones.
The Old Time dance at Miranda was
we'll attended by North Hand farmer:
last Friday night and all reported {
Hail" of a time.
A. M. Sebring is filling his BARI
with hay this week and IL sure looks
funny to see Al working.
Oscar Nelson is going to move t.
a farm in Faulk Co. this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Co. NEWS BY
CORRESPONDENTS
HOLDEN

Lowell Wharton is helping ]. r.
HienZen a few days.
Mrs. Clifford Rush had her tonsils
removed at the hospital in Miller Mon
day.
Little Miss Alice Teller is nicely
recovering from her recent operation
for appendicitis.
With the wild duck northward
bound overhead, and the meadow lark
in full song by the wayside, Spring
doesn't seem so very far away.
John Fisher has recovered from a
long hard seige Of tonsilitis.
Last Sunday evening a good sized
audience greeted Rev. r.. S. Cleworth
in the opening meeting Of the special
srvices that are to run all this week
and part Of next. Rev. Cleworth is a
forcible speaker with a message that
holds the interest of his hearers.
Friday evening, Rev. Samuel John
son of Redfield. will speak and con
tinue with us for the balance of these
meetings. Rev. Johnson needs no in
PRODUCTION to Holden folks for he is
known here, as elsewhere, as ne whose
life is wholly devoted to the service
Vi TIC AldSteT.
We, of this community will know his
message to be to each and every one of
MS personally. Let every member Of
the community make il a point to at
tend the balance of these meetings
beginning Friday night. Never has
the world, of which you and | are part,
longed for and needed the message of
Christ Jesus and its saving Truth as
ii does today.
Rev. BARTER announces that the
special religious services at the Sun
beam Church which began Sunday,
March 4th, will close on Sunday,
March IL. Rev. Stuart Cleworth Of
the Ashton and Frankfort, S. ID. chur-
ches has been with us until Thursday,
while Rev. Johnson of Redfield will be
with us until Sunday evening at which
time he will conduct a communion
service following the regular preach
ing service.
The minister believes that everyone
in the community should avail them
selves of the remaining opportunities
to take their part in the success OF
these meetings.
We mge you to come and cooperate
with us.
Meetings start promptly at 500
O'Clock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
by REV. r. J.. SIMONS

son than the n who parades his
wealth, This is true whether one is
forcing to the notice of people his pos.
sessions OF the body or of the spirit.
And furthermore he is likely to think
he has more than he really has. when
one begins to boast he begins to de-
ceive himself.
But, you say, what Is the advantage
OF recognizing that n is poor in
spirit? Maybe Montaigne did not
mean this but this is what he said:
THE lack of wealth is easily repaired;
but the poverty of the soul is irrepar-
able" The reverse is true. The 20
verify Of the soul is most easily re-
paired. The very moment one dis
covers he is poor i'm spirit he Is on the
road to wealth of his . |. He is on
the road TO untold we He needs
no tools and equipment beyond what
he has in his own native talents. He
has at his command the soul equip
ment of the eternities. Apollonius
said Poverty is the discoverer of all
the arts" No doubt he meant the
same as we meal when we say Ne
cessity Is the mother OF invention"
But IL is easy to see him mean that
when one realizes that he is poor In
the riches OF the Kingdom of Heaven
he discovers the thing of beauty an
usefulness that pertain to the life o
the soul. Such All one has the who
universe at his command. In this
spirit Bliss Carman says:
THAT make and keeps US free,
And lets III go our unobtrusiye way,
Glad of the sun and rain,
Upright, serene, humane,
Contented with the fortunes OF a day
And SO It Is also that TO be rich ~
this worlds goods is not to have =
guarantee that one will be rich fin
spirit nor poor in spirit. But povest
OF body often helps to the eterna
riches.
This is not to say that the momen
one realizes that he Is poor I'm spir.
he will come into possession of u
the wealth OF the Kingdom of HEAVIER
II does mean though that he haf
right to 1t and that It Is his for the
taking and that he can take 1t
that he will take 1t. The Kingdom {
Heaven Is limitless and no man eithe
in this life or the next can approx
ate to himself all of IL. Nor car \
realize all Of what IL Is. But there ar;
no limits to what of II he may have
The way Of requirement Is to thin
feel, purpose and do the things OF II
spirit. Be devoted to your ideals an
the revelations OF God in Jesus Christ
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
CITY AUDITORIUM
FAVORED BY MILLER
Business Interests and Organizations
See Need Of Building

EXPRESSIONS of citizens indicate that
they realize the need of a large, safe
community building to accommodate the
city's growing population, and that
the method adopted by the city coun-
ell of voting bonds for such purpose
is the practical way TO secure it.
The business and social interests of
Miller are handicapped for the want
OF such facilities. Every important
and popular gathering OF our own
people need a large building, on the
ground, with modern conveniences.
And the business life OF the city would
be benefited thereby. The new money
brought into a town or city by crowds
of people is so much added capital
that circulates among all business
classes, and 1t is generally conceded
that Miller could have many large
gatherings il facilities were furnished
for them. In fact one or two good
sized crowds brought to town for a
public affair would readily pay back
to the city all of the years expense
put into the Auditorium, the expense
of which would be spread over twenty
years.
Then m the question of prog
ress, development, growth for the city.
Shall Miller 20 forward or backward?
Whenever a public Improvement
comes up. shall we divide upon nom
essential details and stop our own
progress, or shall we look upon such
things in their broader sense, and
final results for the whole city's bene-
fit? No little personal prejudice or
mere excuse should be allowed to be-
cloud an intelligent view and under
standing of community life or COM
munity responsibility, and every in
dividual owes something to the COM
munity he Or she calls home.
Here is an opportunity for Miller to
attract new citizens who seek enter
prising towns. and to join the process
sion of other live towns that are now
preparing to push ahead. The $25 900
bond proposition to be voted upon next
Wednesday. March 14th, should have
the endorsement of every citizen who
wants to see their home town keep
pace with modern growth and develop
ment.
II Is this growth and development
of a town or city that makes all pro-
perty worth more, from the business
house, the dwelling house, the city
lots. and even influences surrounding
farm values.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
ROAD CENSUS OF SOUTH DAKOTA
SHOWS S9,7S5 MILES OF ROAD

South Dakota now has 29,785 miles
OF improved road not including that
added during last season, according
to the Bureau Of Public Roads, United
States Department OF Agriculture,
which has made a complete census in
the State. The improved road mileage
at the beginning OF 1922 was as fol-
lows:
Graded and drained--- 29,237
~oanu-ciay 70
Gravel, ebert and shale- els
W~ater-bound macadam --- 4
The total road mileage of the State
Is 115.4S5 miles. as compared with
93,307 miles In 1914, and during the
seyen-year period from 1914 the grad
ed and drained mileage has increased
from 1902 to 29.237 and the gravel
and macadam roads from 234 to 522
miles.
The total revenue in 1921 amounted
to SIS, 4 .232. or $19S for each square
mile of area, 1892 for each mile OF
road, or $685. per capita.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Mrs. George Beasom Passes Away

A letter received from MIR. Bert l..
Moffatt, Chicago, contains this item
OF news to the citizens of Miller:
My aunt, Maria Beasom, died at
Grandviile, Mich, Feby 9th, of pneu-
monia, was was buried at Hudson"
Maria Beasom was the widow of
George Beasom, a pioneer hardware
merchant of Miller, whose death pre-
coded hers a few years ago in Mich.
To the older citizens OF this locality
perhaps there were FEW people better
known, or more highly esteemed than
this csthnable couple of pioneer citi-
zens. They came to Miller in 1881
and were among the history makers
in the ups. and downs of life in a new
country for many years. afterwards
returning to Michigan.
Maria Beasom was ''one woman
among a thousand a character of
gentle loneliness, a sweet woman with
a fountain of kindly words and deeds
for humanity that " ran dry. Her
gentle ministTations to the sick, her
words of hope and courage to the
troubled, her sublime tact, her ever
smiling view of life and it's glorious
wonders, her constant forgiveness Of
error and cheerful excuse for m~iscon-
duct in others marked her as a genius
az nearly approaching His golden rule
as imperfect humanity may hope to
realize.
Announcement Of her death will
bring sorrow to the remaining homes
of pioneer citizens, coupled with prec-
ious memories o. snis beautiful life
OF genuine simplicity and sincere
friendship for those fortunate enough
to know her under the circumstances
attendant upon pioneer life in a new
country with its unusual ties of neigh
Dor and friend.
For Al years Mrs. Beasom had been
a reader Of the Press. because the
paper followed them to their Michigan
home when they removed from Miller.
The writer of the brief letter above.
Bert l.. Mpffatt, was associated with
his uIcle, George Beasom, in the hard
ware business on the corner Of Main
and Second Streets, now occupied by
! the Hand County Bank Building. He
is engaged in the manufacture of uni
forms in Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Former Millerites Have
Lemon and Orange Groves

This Office acknowledges the receipt
of an unusual sized lemon and also an
orange from w. S. Thomas, who is
visiting at Palms. California. The
lemon was secured from Jack Wood
ward, a former Mirlerite, while the
orange was picked in the grove be-
longing to Mr.. Ira Cree. The lemon
is the size and nearly the same shape
as a grape fruit, while the orange Is
a little larger than those commonly
seen on the market.
Mr.. Thomas had intended starting
home last week but owing to the ILL
ness Of Mrs. Thomas. was forced to
postpone the homeward trip for sew
eral weeks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Opera House To Be Closed

Elsewhere in this paper is a
notice, signed by Bohning Bros,
owners, that on July LIST they will
close the opera house from public
use. We are informed that the
owners have contemplated such
action for some time. Under these
circumstances it seems almost a
necessity for the citizens of Miller
to provide a suitable place for
public gatherings. II the citizens
approve the city bond proposition
for an auditorium next Wednesday
such a building will be provided.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Rev. Thomas j. Simons, Minister,
Next Sunday morning the Rev. E. p.
Swartcut, recently returned from Ari-
roma. will occupy the pulpit. Don't
fail to hear him and enjoy the first
breath from the south land.
Surprising that the measles are
abating we expect a larger attendance
at the schools than We have been en-
joying the last two Sundays. Make it
a quick comeback. Your place is
needing YOU. Easter and the end of
the church year will soon he here
and we must be ready for it.
In the evening the pastor is going
to tell about Two Old Time Suffra-
gettes. Here is a thrilling story you
cannot afford to miss. Hear what is
in the heart of a woman. The same
dependable choirs will lead in the
music both morning and evening.
The Christian Endeavor Society will
have its meeting at six forty-ive. The
work Of the society is a splendid train
ing for the young people. Drop in on
them now and then and thus have an
inspiring introduction to the p~reachins
service Of the evening.
All are cordially invited to worship
with us.
Barrett-Aubergeon Wedding
Last Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock took place the marriage of
Miss Flora Barrett and Mr.. Eddie j.
Aubergeon at the Manse. Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubergeon are setting up house
keeping in south Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
new BOOKS in
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Many VOLUMES Of Latest Literature
Added For City Patrons
NON-FICTION

NON-FICTION
Outline of Science, 4 Volumes
Thompson.
Life Thomas A. Edison-Wheeler.
/, Girls Who Became Famous-Balton
History of Ancient Civilization
Seighoboa.
Rise of the New West-Turner.
Episodes from Winning of the Wesr
Roosevelt.
Radio for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Little Journeys to Homes of Artists
Hubbard.
Little Journeys to Homes OF Must
cians-Hubbard.
Little Journeys to Homes of Auth.
ors-Hubbard.
Little Journeys TO Homes of States.
men-Hubbard.
Man Without A Countrywide.
FICTION
Galusha the Magnificent. C. Lin,
coin.
Fair Harbor-J. C. Lincoln.
One Of Ours-Wila Gather.
Little Rivers--H. Van Dyke.
Ruling Passion-H Van Dyke.
Gentle Julia-B. Harrington.
Cappy Kicks Retires-P. b. Kyne.
Masterman Ready-Maryatt.
TRANSPORTATION of Miss Philura--
Kingsley.
Certain People of lmportance-K.
Norris.
Messer Marco Polo-Byrne.
Fern Seed-Rideout.
Timber-Titus.
Blue Circle-Jordan.
Virgin of the Sun-R. Haggard.
Flowing Gold-Rex Beach.
Shoe Bar Stratton-Ames.
q. Il. D.-L. Thayer.
Morning of Time-Roberts.
Goldie Green-Merwin.
I~ndiscretions of AUTHORIZATIONS
Hermit of Turkey Hollow-Train.
Manslaughter-Miller.
The Fog-Pelley.
Martin C~onisby's Vengeance-Far-
mol.
o Snow Shoe Trail-Marshall.
Cruise of the kawa-Marshall.
Girl of Ghost Mountain-Dunn.
Black Moth-Heyer.
Sold South-Wolff.
Rentrew of Royal Mounted-Ers-
kline.
island Cure-Blanchard.
Caravans by Night-Hervey.
Million Dollar Suit Case-MacGow-
an.
BaLbitt-S. Lewis.
Tish-M. Reinhart.
Betty Zane-Zane Grey.
Poems of Patriotism-Guest.
Just Folks-Guest.
Spell! of the Yokon Service.
JUVENILE
Metipanc's Hostage.
. Kit Pat and a Few Boys-Gilchrist.
Diantha's Quest-A. A. Knipe.
Luck of Denewood-A. A. Knipe.
Donavan Chance. Lynde.
Boy Scout Book, Campfire Stories
Mathieras.
Windy Hill-Hegia.
Blackey Susceptibility.
Driftwood-Spears.
Zodiac Town-Tdrner.
Thanksful Spicers-Brownell.
Caleb Cottontail-Cody.
Connie Morgan in the Fur Country
-Hendryx.
Little Green Door-Meyer.
Tiss, a Little Alpine Waif-Suyri.
Dick Arnold of the Varsity-Silvers
Frozen Barrier-Brown.
Heroes of Liberty-Humphrey.
Heroes of Progress-Tappan
Grey Squirrel-Lippincott
Spotted Deer-Gregor.
Bob's Hill Tales-Burton.
Scott Burton and Timber Thieves
CheyEey.
Story of Rosy Cheeks-Andress.
Interesting Neighbors-Jenkins.
Turned About Girls-B. M. Dix.
Tortoise and Geese-Pilpay.
Rhymes and Fables-Haaven.
Three Years with the Poets.
American History 70. Little Folks
Blaisdell.
Beautiful Joe-Saunders.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Crawling About Completed

The graveling OF several OF the
streets OF Miller 10 about complet-
ed. But four blocks remain to be
given a coat Of gravel. from
Fourth street south to the railroad
tracks and n block west OF
Broadway on third. This Is a
great Improvement over the mud
thoroughfares which Is the usual
condition In the spring. II is
probable IL the gravel stands the
traffic many more blocks will be
graveled.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
NOTICE OF TEACHERS, EXAMINA-
TION

The next regular examination for
first and second grade teachers certi-
icates will be held at the Court Room
in Miller, March 81, %, %. 1923 be-
ginning at 300 p. M. All teachers
whose certificates expire before Sep
TENDER first should take this examin-
alton. Addie C. WEIGH,
15t2 County Superintendent.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids will be received by the
Auditor of the City of Miller, s. d.,
up to s o'clock p. NJ, Monday, March
5tb, 1929. for laying water pipes for
the city of Miller during the year 1928.
Said pipes to be laid at a depth Of five
feet from top Of pipe to the surface
of the ground. Bids to be made at a
certain price per RAINING foot. Board
reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.
j. w. Coquillette.
12r4 City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Westminster Guild
Monday, March 18th

Hostess-vera Johnson.
!, Observation-Disclosures Cooper.
Building With India"
Chapter lima Woodward.
Chapter II-Marie Haley.
Map Talk-Olga Wilson.
Roll Call-Scripture.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08
Woman's Club
Tuesday, March 18th

Hostess-Maude Jameson.
Music.
Current Events.
Sketch OF Joan OF Arc-Myrtle Dorm
berger.
Lecture-History-Miss Kate Smith.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-03-08

Notice Of Closing The Opera House
TO THE PUBLIC:
Notice is hereby given that the Mil
Ter Opera House will be closed to the
Public on the LIST day Of July, 1928.
Bohning Bros.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-09-15

s. IS deg. E. 152 chains, S. g deg. E. 1.52 chains, $. 2 deg. E. 1.52 chains, s. l deg. W. 1.52 chains, s. 1.52 chains s. deg. E. 1.52 chains, s. 2 deg. E. 20.45 chains to Cor No. 2 M. C.; thence w. 23.33 chains to Cor. No. 8; thence N. 45.30 chains to Cor. No. identical with Cor. Mo- 10 of H. E. S. No. 1855; thence E. 12.40 chains to the place of beginning. Listed upon the application of Frank Roycroft of Moose Pass, Al aska. List 8-44 Lots and Il, SEE. 1-4 SEE 1-4 Sec. 13, T. N., R. 12 w., and w. 1-2 W. 1-2 of Lots and 4, Sec. IS, T. 3 N, R. II w., $. M., containing 157.12 acres, more or less. Listed upon the application of Abram Erikson of Kusilof, Alaska. List S45. E 1-2 SEE. 1-4, Lot 10 Sec. 12, T. 8 N., R. 12 w., and w. 1-2 of Lot 3, Lot i Sec. 7, T, 8 N., R. II w., s. M., containing 159.9O acres more or less, Listed upon the ap, plication of Allan L. Peterson of Kus- ilof, Alaska. List 8-46.
 Dated July 16. 1923.
 D. K. Parrot,
 Acting Assistant Commissioner of the
 General Land Office.
 Publish August IS, 25, September l, & 1923. At
Seward daily gateway., 1923-09-15

Three tunnels are being driven at the Pinta Bay Mining Company's property in Pinta Bay and construc- tion of the permanent camp will be started shortly after Septembeur 15.
 While picking berries near Juneau recently, Bill Burford, the typewriter repair man, was brought to sudden stop by the appearance Of bear. Bill stopped but the bear did not, So Bill took to a, tree and watched bruin ca vort around at the foot for half an hour. Bill climbed down and went for home when the bear left.
 A. E. Gurr, city clerk at Juneau, rendered his resignation recently, and MT. Gurr has gone to Wrangell to take a position in the bank there. He has resided on the channel for great many years.
 Information charging Sunday trap fishing in violation of the Federal law was filed recently at Juneau against the A. P. A. and the A. P. A. Products Company.
 To celebrate their golden wedding anniversary by trip to Alaska was the happy thought of Judge and Mrs. Henry s. Rasquin of New York, who were aboard one of the Canadian boats last week. Judge Rasquin is U. s. commissioner for the Eastern Dis trict of New York and states that in the past year he has heard 1900 cases of violations of the Volstead Act
 Two residences at Salt Chuck were burned to the ground recently. One of the house belonged to J. E. Chilberg and the other to workman. The two homes were ignited by forest fires.
 Johan Bojer, the Norwegian writer, who was awarded the Nobel prize of s40,OOO for his novel, "The Great Hunger" is coming 70 Alaska in Sep tember to visit friends in Petersburg