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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
MILLER CITIZEN HELD UP
AT POINT OF PISTOL

A holdup in real city style was stag
ed in Miller last Saturday night about
IL O'Clock, when Otto Fitzgerald was
relieved of what cash he had on his
person, $3.50, consisting of a SIS gold
piece and sixty cents in change, a
dime was dropped in the holdups haste
to get away.
The holdup artist was dressed to
fit the part, the lower part Of his
face masked with a handkerchief and
a real si~x-shooter gun to use s a per-
suader. The highwayman was dress
ed in a dark Goa and cap and was
short Of stature, but further descrip-
ton could not be given by Mr.. Fitz-
gerald. The person who staged the
holdup no doubt figured that Otto was
in the habit Of carrying considerable
money or would take the Saturday
receipts home with him as be hid in
the Fitzgerald yard and accosted Otto
just after he had entered the gate, and
told Kim to stick EN- up" He stated
that all he wanted was money. and
a watch and two diamonds Otto was
wearing were not touched. After TAX
ing his money he gave Otto a push
and ran around the west side Of the
building and made his getaway. The
matter was Immediately reported to
night policeman Colman who started
an investigation, but no arrests have
been made.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
joker Offers Bill To
Mark All County Officials

Pierre, Feb. 10.-In connection with
the agitation for marking of state au-
tomobiles and other property. a state
official TO-DAY received this bill with
the postscript. Get some senator to
father this bill"
I'm order that all state and county
officials elected or appointed after
January 1, 1923, shall be SO marked
that the public will recognize such
officer at sight, every person holding
q state or county office in this state
shall have tattooed prominently upon
his forehead the name Of his office
before entering upon his duties. II
the forehead is low and does not con-
tain sufficient room for the nam OF
said Office, he may have the name ia
tooed on his left or right cheek, in
which case such officer shall not be
permitted 10 wear whiskers. The ex-
n of tatooing shall be borne by
the county in the cas- OF county Of
fcers and in case OF a state of1cial
the state shall bear the expense.
ANY person attempting to hold any
state or county Office In this state
without first complying with the pro-
visions of this fact shall be subject to
a fine OF $1,000 or n year in the pen
itentiary, or by both such fine and i'm
prisonment and shall forthwith be ex-
pelled from Office"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
NORTHWEST In
THROES OF STORl
Biggest Blizzard Of Years Reported
Tuesday. This Section Escape
With Heavy Wind Storm,
But Little Snow

The biggest blizzard for many yeg.
is reported from the north and cas-
tern parts OF the state on Tuesday
The storm, according to dispatche
from Aberdeen, followed a warm ev,
ening, with a temperature OF % above
At $3.50 a. m a light rain begun fall.
ing and at $3.50 the wind begun rails
Ing, changing the rain into snow.
From then on there was something
doing every minute"
Trains have been stalled for hours
in some casea Il was necessary to
cancel several Of them. Wires were
reported out Of order all over the
storm swept sections.
About three o'cloo6 Tuesday morn
ing. this section was struck by n
heavy gale, straight from the north
west. bringing with Il q light fall OF
snow. All day the wind ragged, with
an ever falling thermometer. No snow
fell, the sky remaining clear practi-
cally all day. The wind showed no
signs OF abating during the evening.
but Wednesday morning dawned clear
and cold. with only a light wind.
A. sever o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. therometers registered from rs to
80 degrees below.
About the only damage done by tho
storm In this city was the freezing
and bursting OF water works in resi-
dences. Miller and tn surrounding
locality can consider self fortunate
that the wind storm a not accom-
panied by snow.N
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
FISHER INTRODUCES BILL no
RAISE FINE ON DRUNKARDS

Pierre. Feb. 13.-For years and
years $3.50" from the lips OF judges
has spelled the sentence OF the man
who was found drunk In q public
place. II Is almost a police court
tradition. Old soaks expected il. II
meant a nominal war or amusement
tax on a convivial jag, or II meant
headaches and remorse behind the
bars. But II was always "$11.So," ten
dollars and costs. II was not q part
Of the new prohibition law. 1t was
the accustomed thing when men pro-
phesied that prohibition laws would
never be.
The legislature is to have a chance
to knock this certainty in the head.
Fisher OF Hand has introduced a bill
in the senate to make the fine $40 to
800. depending on the man and the
frequency OF his appearances. This
is one Of several lifuor laws put in
during the last days for introduction.
Senator Miller Of Dawson has one
giving specific authority to cities to
suppress the liquor traffic. now only
an implied power.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
Many Sales To Be Held
During Next Two Weeks

A. Z. Swab of Pearl Valley Farm
near st. Lawrence, will hold his
fourth annual bred sow sale at the
Sales Pavilion at st. Lawrence, Thurs
day, February 22nd. Mr.. Swab has
established a reputation as a breeder
of Poland Chinas, and offers some ex-
cellent stock at the sale. Catalogs
may be secured from him at request.
~Ruggenberg and Gustafson are Of
fering rs head Of pure bred Chester
Whites at a sale to be held at their
farm, eight miles west and one mile
south of Miller, Friday, March 2nd.
j. NJ. Magness will auctioneer, and
Hand County State Bank will clerk.
Lacoss and Wareing will sell q
head of Poland China sows at a sale
20 be held at Willowdale Farm, Rec
Heights, Saturday, February oath.
There are auction sales
to be held during the next two weeks.
B. J. Selke will sell al public auction
on bis farm located on the East R
OF Section 30-114-66, on Friday, Febru-
AIRY 23rd. Ray Magness will auction
eer, and the Bank Of Vayland will
clerk. F. T.. Chapman will also have
a sale OIL Ills farm, hilCCh hiiiSo 49,
of st. Lawrence, Friday, February
23rd.
On Monday, February 26, McCullen
and McKown will hold a public auc-
ton at the McCullen farm. two miles
north and one mile east of Miller. j.
M. Magness, auctioneer, and Hand
County State Bank, clerk.
James A. Rychtarik is advertising a
public sale on February 26, he sale
TO be held at the farm. nineteen miles
south and "a miles west OF Rec
Heights. w. w. Steele will auctioneer
and the First State Bank of Rec
Heights, clerk.
] s.. Sisk will hold a public sale
at his farm, five miles straight south
of Miller, Thursday, March LIST j. M,
Magness will auct!oneer and Hand
County Bank will clerk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
Westminster Guild To
Give Sacred Cantata Ruth

On Sunday evening, February 18th
at the Presbyterian church, the young
ladies of the Westminster Guild will
present the sacred cantata Ruth, a
daughter of Moab" This will be Civ
en- in place of the regular church
service, beginning at 1880. The story
of the cantata is that Of Ruth. Orpha
and Naomi, and the narrator's part
will be taken by Martha Cooper.
Soloists will be Agnc $ Krug. Ina
woodward, Elizabeth Halloween and
Donna Bohning.
This number will be augmented by
the chorus, consisting OF Louise Whit
more, Laura Flick, Geneva Croll, RUBY
winscot, Grace Carpenter, Helen
Pierce, Maud Andrews and Mona Salt
marsh. Mae Olson at the piano.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend this enjoyable musical program.
A silver offering will be taken.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
GLENDALE

At the Glendale Union Church Sat
urday evening, February Gath . For
some time Rev. A. c. Damon has been
laboring under the suspicion that the
rural folks appreciate and are entitled
to "as good as grows" in high class
Observation-Disclosures sir! 1t seems TO be
his hobby. IL the weather is fair or
Saturday evening, February oath he is
likely to get an in-growing suspicion
that a regular 75c to $1.25 exhibition
at 35c rings in a cheerful note like
unto the good old times and a crowded
auditorium. Prof. Qitherland is wide
~ known as q lecturer, dramatic read
err and impersonator of the first mag
nitude. Nothing we could say could
add to lie rapidly growing popularity,
Miss GeEevieve Freeman, of Colorado
Springs, the noted pianist, is a per-
former Of marvellous attainment, and
is credited with the ability to bring
the tears of Joy to eve the most fas-
tidious c~ritic-you're invited to give
her a trial Saturday evening, Febru-
airy oath. II plans .naterialize the col
lege orchestra will also come and
render some special music.
John Goudig and Clint Taylor MADE
a business trip to Miller last Monday
afternoon.
Mr.. Clate Stevens delivered a load
of grain to Miller last Monday p. m.
Walt Kinsey is getting out lumber
from Miller these days for additions
to the buildings on his WI farm. He
expects to move over in about a week
Mr.. Lenhart from west OF Miller
will move onto the John Wattdrs
place now occupied by Mr.. Kinsey.
John Goudig took a nice load oi
hogs to Miller last Fridoy, returning
home Saturday with a load of coal.
John Bergstrom and Billy Moles-
worth were in Miller Friday stocking
up with provisions. John bringing a
load OF coal for an emergency.
Glen Taylor came up from the Yves
sington Springs College last Saturday
evening with Rev. Damon for a little
visit, returning Sunday evening.
Mrs. Pauline Huisinan has been all
ing the past few days-probably q
mild case Of flu
Mrs. Blanche Taylor has had a Sc
we're case OF pinkeye the past week
but Is much better at this time.
Cases of pinkeye have been numer-
Gus In this community.
Similar to Oliver Goldsmith, Miss
Marguerite Rudd, teaching at Dist. No.
1 Glendale. believes III governing her
school by kindness, candy and nuts.
The candy and nuts are a special
bonus payable on legal holidays.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
NORTH HAND

(Too late for last week.
70 Warmer today with the wind SHIFT
ing to the west.
Jim NrDermid was t~ransacting bust
ness in Osient Saturday.
Messrs Emil Luther and Jhalmar
Nadswick returned homo Sunday from
Essex, Iowa, where they were called
by the death of their father.
Mr.. ami Mrs. Theron Holt enter
taineo at 8 o'clock dinner Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Web Davis and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Sebring and fam
lily. The table was most beautifully
decorated and a most sumptuous A.
course dinner was served which was
enjoyed by all and the balance of the
evening was spent in a genuine good
old visit and when the guests were
about to depart the hostess served
them with coffee and doughnuts which
was most graciously partaken of, af-
ter which the guests wished Mr.. and
Mrs. Holt many happy returns of the
day and departed to their separate
homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Mckay enter
taired the NJ. f. Ladies Aid Thursday
afternoon. After the business was
taken care of a delicious lunch was
served and a good time was enjoyed
by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mckay are hav-
ing their house decorated these days.
The Woodman Lodge meet Thurs
day evening and initiated about 90
new members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenny Thomas, OF
Rockham, entertained at dinner Sun
dav Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Thomas
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Web Davis
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ
Sebring and family, and a most de.
licious dinner was served after which
the guests wendell their way home
voting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas royal en-
tertainers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Me.ie Davis returned
Saturday from Granite Falls, MINI.
where they were visiting their uncle
Bert Sebring and family, and stopping
in Watertown. s. ID. a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rafferty,.
Mrs. Ben Pittman spent a few dayl
visiting In Orient with her sister ant
family.
Mrs. Lloyd Yada returned HON,
from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. 10,
DIETRICH Monday.
Mr.. Fred Sebring, of Redfeld, IL
visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr.. ant
Mrs. A. NJ. Sebring and w. l.. Davi.
and families and looking after hi
farm.
Will Oswald's sale was we'll attend
ed and everything sold fine.
Mr. and Mrs. Lars Overland, o
Redfeld. was north Hand visitors an,
attended the Oswald sale. Mr.. Over
land owns the farm Mr.. Oswald wal
farming.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yada has rent
ed the Overland farm and will NOV,
on at once.
Earl Sinclair. one Of the prosperou
farmers OF North Hand has been on
trip to California, returning Monday
Earl says he had some trip and IL h
had lots OF money that would b.
where he would spend the rest Of hi
life.
A. NJ Mckay just returned from
Chicago, where he wens with 2 cor
loas Of corn fed cattle.
There Will be q dance party at tn
Msrie Davis place Friday night
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
MILLER HIGH
WINS DEBATES
Affirmative Team Wins Over Brook
ings 3 to 0, and Negative Winner
Over DeSmet 2 to 1

Miller affirmative team won a 3 to 0
decision ove the Brookings negative
team and the Miller negative team
a 2 to l decision wei the DeSmet
affirmative team at DeSmet last Sat-
1~day night, February 10th. This
series of debates is the second series
OF the State High School Debate
League, and a a result OF the series
there are just six teams left in the
northeast quarter OF the State. Two
of these are at WATERFOWL, two at
Miller, one at Faulkton and one at
B~rookiIgs. The teams who will COM
pete at the next series, which will be
March 3rd, will be drawn by lottery
at the State University this week.
Miller High School has gone farther
in debate this year than they ever
have before and we are hoping that
we can go to the finals in this north
east district of the state. The affirm
alive team consisted of Walter Tuttle,
Wallace McCullen and Lyonel Hines.
The superiority over the Brookings
negative at Miller last Saturday night
was due, to a large extent, to the
effective debating done by Lyonel
Hines. His constructive speech was
very well rendered and his rebuttal
was effective and to the point. None
of the other five debaters on the floor
showed quite the knowledge Of the
question that he did. The Bookings
team all excelled the other two Miller
debaters in delivery but their cor
structive arguments and rebuttals
showed a lack of knowledge Of the
fundamental principals involved in
the question.
The Miller team that went to De-
Smet o~utclassed the DeSmet team, in
both delivery and argument. The
team consisted OF Ethel Bentz, Lowell
Greene and Chas. Burns. Their con-
structive speeches were we'll organic
ed and well delivered. One of the
Judges claiming that the constructive
argument was superior to any high
school debate he had heard in a long
time. The DeSmet debaters consisted
of three girls and altho they showed
work on their debate they were COM
pletely o~utclassed by the Miller team.
The interest in Miller toward de-
batting has been somewhat thin. 1t
costs Just as much to finance a debate
team as II does to nance a basket
ball team. If Miller High School is
going to continue debating, which is
one of the most constructive extra
c~urricrsar activities which we have. 1t
should receive better support by the
people of the community Last Satur-
day nights debate expenses were
$4,000, our gate receipts were $500.
We honestly solicit the loyal support
OF the people Of Miller at the next
State Debate which will be the semi
final ror the northeast district.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
A. |. A. To Have Carnival
Dance On February 22nd

On account of the disagreeable
weather conditions on Tuesday night,
the carnival dance given by the Am
erican Legion Auxiliary was nj as
largely attended as was expected, al
though a large number were present.
The confetti and streamers which
had been prepared were not used dur
ing the evening. Therefore the Aux
Hilary has decided to hold another
carnival dance Thursday evening,
February 22nd, in celebration or
Washington's Birthday. This dance
will also be at the Opera House.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
Must Have Been Big Crop

Dell Rapids Tribune.-One of the
Dell Rapids banks last November sent
q farmer a notice that his note was
due. The farmer replied that he was
busy Smelling corn, but would be I'm
and Ak II up a soon as he got through
No more new having been heard from
him, the bank recently sent another
notice that his note was overdue.
Eyes, / know" the farmer answer
ed. "I1l be right in as soon as / get
through Smelling corn"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
A COMMUNITY
AUDITORIUM
Project Approved BY Commercial Club
Committee

, The following Commercial Club
committee met Monday afternoon and
approved the project of an auditorium
built by the city and under city con.
troll:
+ ID. Greene, chairman.
J. T. McCullen.
III. J. Bushfeld.
Z. H. Wilson.
r. K. Saltmarsh.
John Pussy.
w. j Halloween.
W.. ID. Johnson.
H. O. Bard.
Tho committee discussed and inves-
tigated the question so far as possible
at this meeting, and was unanimous
in the opinion that Miller very much
needed such a building, both for the
community's uses and for safety with
large meetings.
Upon assurance OF city officers that
Miller will be able this year to reduce
her bonded indebtedness by about
$50. 600, the committee decided to in
cludc in its favorable report back to
the Commercial Club that the city
officers take the necessary steps to Sc
cure the passage OF q moderate bond
for the erection of an auditorium.
Expressions and opinions from the
above committee indicated that this
enterprise is receiving approval from
practically all organizations OF the
city. The first thought stressed by
all is "better spend a few dollars now
than TO experience vain regrets over
a tragedy that no money could wipe
out or forgive such neglect"
The American Legion endorsed the
auditorium project by a unanimous
vote at their last meeting, and it Is
proDable that other city organizations
will do likewise.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
Civil Service Exam.
To Be Given Again

The Civil Service Commission in
vites special attention to the fact that
in an examination held recently in
cities throughout the. United States
for matron, Indian Service, applicants
were not secured in. the number de-
sired, and mat this examination will
be held again on March Z, 1928.
Persons interested in this or other
examinations should apply to the Sc
cretary OF the u. 8. Civil Service
Board at the local post office for de-
tailed information and application
blanks.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
80 Below Wednesday Morning

Mrs. A. ]. Jameson OF this city
reports that a barmoter she has,
registered 30.93 degrees below
zero on Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Jameson has recorded the
registration OF the barometer for
four years, and this &c the coolest
It has registered Va that time.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
Bids WANTED

Sealed bids will be received by the
Auditor of the City OF Miller, 8. D.,
I'D to 8 o'clock p. M, Monday, March
5tb, 1923, for laying water pipes for
the city OF Miller during the year 1929.
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,
1874 City Auditor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15

Observe Ljncoln's Birthday

In honor OF the birthday Of
Abraham Lincoln, banks OF the
city were closed for the day.
Court house officials were also
given a days holiday. School was
not dismissed, but appropriate
programs. in keeping with the
day, were given by the grades.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1923-02-15
president State Colleee Resigns

FreSIuent Stht6 VUIIeB6 heslBuB
Vermillion, Jan. 26.-At q meeting
of the board OF regents of education
last night President Willis Il. Johnson
of State college presented his resigna-
ton, to be effective July 1, 1923.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-12
GALE IS GRATEFUL
FOR PUBL|C'S HELP
Electrician Hurt Shrine Week
Gets 1926 Given Through
The Evening Star.

Dismissed from Emergency Hospital,
week, as the result of a fall from one
or the pillars in the Garden of Allah.
j. u. Gale called at the cashiers office
OF The Star Monday and was presented
with 1896. a gift from the people of
Washington, who, realizing the hopeless
circumstances in which he and his fam
lily had been placed by the accident, sent
contributions to the Gale fund, in care
or this newspaper.
Mr.. Gale, far from his former physi-
cal condition, expressed deep gratitude
to the persons who had come to his res
cue, and a rescue it was for just day
or two before the accident his funds
had been virtually exhausted by a hos
pital bill for his wife. The injured man
Is optimistic and stated that his wife,
who had been seriously i'll before and
at the time of the misfortune to him, is
on the road to recovery
AS an electrician, Mr. Gale has had
TO work on high places and do much
climbing, but his fall from the pillar in
Jured his back in such "A way that he
never will be able to follow his former
, work again. He hopes. however, to Sc
cure bench employment and work along
the lines of electricity that will not call
for much physical eXertion At present
he Is out of employment.
Since Monday ten more persons have
sent in contributions to the Gale fund.
Acknowledgment is made as follows:
May Anderson. So; H P. B., So;
Georgia Robertson, SO; r. E. G., SO
A. d. Woods. 81: Marie, So; Elizabeth
Cohen. So; Matilda 'Schnighammer SIS
M. NJ. N, s.. and Mae V. Petty. SIS,
making a total of $50.
nj ht,ri Will -, Il
knowledged. They should be addressed
to the Gale fund, The Evening Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-12
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following.
James Patrick and Lille Epps.
Earl II. Lewis and Lucille II. Hart, both Of
Lynchburg, Va.
Raymond Taylor and Leeona Dade.
Robert b. Warren of Chevy Chase, Nd, and
Dorothy l. Myers Of Dayton, Ohio.
Ernest Nellie and Edith A. Ingels.
George V. Nellie and Carrie G. Milbourn.
Clarence E. Birch and Edner Z. G.. Walters.
William c. Savoy Of this city and Annice
Z. Tyson of Linden. Md.
Thomas Gray and Hattie Steward
Robert b. Hatchell Of Richmond, Va, and
Berta NJ. Loving Of this city.
Toneg Manoley and Olive L. Mays, both Of
Richmond, Va.
Peter h. Watson and Frances williams.
James II. Redmond and Agnes Adams.
William Pruett and Bessie Williams.
Charles E. Young and Clara v. Adams.
Leo l. Piero OF Chicago, ILL.,, and Mae b.
Floyd of Muncie, Ind.
John A. Sachse and Virginia Siege.
David Belk and Mary Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-07-12
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported tc
the health department in the last twenty -four
hcnrs:
Joseph b. and Irene Gray. girl.
John H. and Margaret ID. Stadtler, boy.
Bonnie and Clarissa Fletcher, boy.
Troylous F. and Carry V. Johnson, girl.
Frank b. and Alma Brouner, boy.
Anthony and Salvatrice Ealente. boy.
0nofrio and Carmel Smiroldo. boy.
Carol III. and Masie E. Domineck, boy.
Harry B., IT.. and Ethel S. Hayden. girl.
John II. and Ruth A. Payne, girl.
John III. and Jessie Morgan, boy.
Edward A. and Edith Blair, boy.
Peter G.. and Elizabeth Bonello, boy.
Jerome H and Nancy 4. Winkler, girl.
George v and Margaret Z. Repetti. girl.
leighton Fl. and Cecilia V. Bradley. boy.
Edwin c. and Elizabeth E. Atkinson, girl
Leslie K. and Ruth A Smith, girl