The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-06-07

ihAhSuiatSiy oH duJOuEHIAelt OF the
last session of the legislature, which
settled the question of the removal of
the state university by granting
S250,O00 for the construction Of q
part of a new administration building,
has reached unexpected proportions.
Twenty-six new houses are under con-
struction. Constructors are trying to
obtain skilled labor. Two new
additions have been plated and lot
sales held, Vacant lots generally
have doubled in value since March.
Willow Lakes.-While Eilet James
was stricken suddenly blind. He was
in a lumber Wagon when he lost his
sight. He was forced to wait In the
road until a ~neighboring farmer
arrived. He was taken to a specialist
at Waterfowl. Little can be learned
of the cause of the loss OF eyesighs,
but the specialist says the jar of the
wagon affected the retina in such a
way as to cause collapse when it was
in a weakened state due to nervous
disorders. 1t is believed the man will
regain the use of his eyes.
Lake Andes.-Frank Wilcox was
found guilty of murder in the first
degree by a jury in the Judicial circuit
court. The jury returned the verdict
after four hours elaboration. Wilcox
was charged with the murder OF
William Kemery, near Geddes, March
26, following a dispute over the II
ship of some corn.
Fort Pierre.-The reorganization of
the Stock Growers State bank, which
has been in the hands of the state
banking department since the death
OF the president, c. l.. Millett, has
reached a point where the bank Is
expected to reopen for business within
a short time.
Madison.-Mrs. Rose Emmert, pretty
divorce, was shot and killed by Fred
Wiese, 65, who then shot himself,
dying instantly. The shooting
occurred in the home of Mrs. Emmert.
The woman was shot as she lay In
bed beside her 15-year old daughter.
Madison.-The project of construct
ing a new power line from the NUM-
cipal electric plant in Madison to the
chautauqua grounds at Lake Madison,
which has been under construction
for some weeks, has been abandoned
until next year.
Centerville.-It will be 40 years
this summer since C%enterville was
founded, and plans now are being
made for suitably observing the 4Oth
anniversary of the town in connection
with the Fourth of July celebration to
be staged here.
Buffalo.-Tipperary and Tip Top,
famous bucking horses, have been
secured for the July 4 roundup to be
held here. Some of the best riders
Of the country have been secured for
the event and a large prize list has
been arranged.
Madison.-The 1923 commencement
week of the Eastern State Normal
school will MARI the graduation from
that institution of one of the largest
classes ever recorded in it's history,
VIXEN 152 students will receive diplo
mas.
Sioux Falls.-A verdict Of acquittal
was returned by a jury in the case of
Lawrence Johnson, alias George
Gotch, tried for the second time on the
charge of Staying Night Captain Pike.
Of the Sioux Falls police department.
Miller.-Fifty-nine Hand county
farmers have listed requests ranging
from one to 40 bushels. for a carload
of certified potatoes which are being
shipped in and distributed through
the office of the county agent.
Kimball.-Richard Guike, a farmer,
was crushed to death in a field on his
farm in the south part of Buffalo
county, about Is miles north Of here.
when his Fordson tractor overturned
and fell upon him.
Observation-Disclosures by c. A.
Christopherson and Lieut.. Gov. Carl
Gunderson are included on the pro-
gram of the third annual picnic OF
the Unityville Community club, to be
held June II.
Parker.-Mrs. Thomas B. Buchanan,
aged SO years, has passed away. She
was a resident of Turner county for
81 years, and had the distinction OF
being the oldest resident of the
county.
Carpenter.-Unknown bandits en-
tered the Jefferies general store hero
and escaped with between $500 and
$500 worth Of merchandise, consist
ing of shoes and other goods.
Groton.-Enrollment in the Groton
high school the past year reached a
high mark of f21, the largest in the
history OF the school, the record here
tofore being SO.
Brookings.-A voiture OF La Societe
de 40 Hommes ct 5 Chevaux. the
secret order OF the American Legion.
is being organized In Brookings.
Hot Springs.-It has been reported
that the Sheep mountain road from
the state park is assured and that 1t
will be built this year.
Centerville.-The local creamery.
which started operations on April 6.
1922, Ia making a creditable record.
Volin.-The city dads plan to in
stall a drinking fountain on Main
in the near future.
Alcester.-The work Of excavating
for the swimming pool is about
finished.
Mftchell-President Ryram of the