SOURCE: Faulk County Record, Thursday, December 26, 1889, page 3
Contributed by Harold Way
Tuesday evening, of last week, St. Lawrence was visited with the most disastrous conflagration that ever occurred in the history of that town. Nine business buildings were reduced to ashes. The origin of the fire is the old story of a defective flue. The only fire protection the town had was a small steamer and the fire had got under such headway before discovered that it proved to be insufficient to check the flames. Miller and Huron fire departments promptly responded to calls for help and saved the town from total destruction. The loss is estimated at $25,-000 with $7,000 insurance.
The following is what the Journal of that place, says of the chief of their fire department, who is a brother of our enterprising lumber merchant, J. K. Sechler:
Chief Sechler worked with his men with only shirt and pants on him, not even shoes. He was the first man to ring the bell, light the engine fire and make ready for the struggle. The Journal is pleased to know that our fire chief is alive and alert.
Aberdeen Daily News, Monday, June 11, 1917
CHARGED WITH ADULTERY
Young Farmer and His Housekeeper Near Ree Heights Accused
Ree Heights, June 11 -- Louis Dee, a young farmer near here, and Mrs. Edith Busse, his housekeeper, are under arrest, pending the action of the state circuit court for Hand county, on a charge of adultery, preferred by the women's husband, August Busse of Minneapolis. According to the statements made in the complaint, supplemented by neighbors acquainted with the situation, Louis Dee is one of three brothers, all young men, who operate a 480 acre farm owned by them near here. Some time ago they advertised for a housekeeper, and Mrs. Busse, a woman in the early 30s, attractive in appearance and a good cook, answered the advertisement and was engaged, coming from Minneapolis to take the position. She told of a younger sister, and a correspondence ensued between Louis Dee and the sister, which resulted in the young woman, Miss Mary Glen, coming to Ree Heights and marrying Dee. Only a few days later, however, Mrs. Dee and her husband quarreled, it is alleged, and Mrs. Dee returned to Minneapolis, and Dee instituted a suit for a divorce. A short time afterward, Busse appeared and insisted upon his wife returning to Minneapolis with him. When she refused to do so, he swore out the complaint which resulted in the arrest of Dee and Mrs. Busse. Both the defendants deny the charges against them.
SOURCE: Faulk County Record, Thursday, January 8, 1891, Page 4
Contributed by Harold Way
The village of Ree Heights, Hand county, was visited with a fire Christmas Eve which destroyed property to the amount of $20,000.
Aberdeen Daily News (Aberdeen, SD)
Thursday, Dec. 29, 1921
REE HEIGHTS FIRE LOSS ESTIMATE IS PLACED AT $75,000
West Side Main Street Swept; Miller and Highmore Give Efficient Aid
Ree Heights, Dec. 29 -- Fire which started about 7:30 last night in the telephone central office here swept along the west side of Main street for nearly a block causing loss which early estimates placed around $75,000 besides the telephone office. Flames destroyed the Turner Creamery Co. station. The Hanford Creamery station, one vacant office building, the office of a local co-operative shipping association and the dry goods, hardware and grocery departments of the Ree Mercantile Company.
The Guaranty State Bank and Saffren's Mercantile store in the same block were saved. Many citizens from Miller accompanied by fire fighting apparatus and several people from Highmore responded to a call for help sent out early in the evening when local volunteers lost control of the flames. With this additional assistance control was gained at about 10 P.M. Lack of a water system handicapped the fire fighters. Early reports indicate that the loss is almost completely covered by insurance.
SOURCE: Aberdeen Daily American, Aberdeen, SD
Saturday, Debruary 13, 1913
Ree Heights News
Miss Anna Watering went to Huron Tuesday evening to visit her sister Mrs. R. Marshall.
Mrs. W. H. Carr and baby were here from Miller Monday afternoon.
News reached us Sunday evening that Louzen's little month-old baby had a very bad cold and Monday noon we heard that it had passed away.
Wm. Holtz went to Maple Valley, Ia. Sunday. He is thinking of moving there.
The moving picture show Saturday was fair. The attendance was quite large.
Miss Mammie Wiren has been under the weather lately.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Moore and family of Wessington, Sundayed at Henry Louzens.
SOURCE: Faulk County Record, Thursday, April 5, 1894, Page 2
Contributed by Harold WaySentenced at Pierre.
Pierre, S. D., March 31. --- The United States court has adjourned. Business before the court was not completed, but owing to another term convening in Sioux Falls Tuesday it was necessary to adjourn. The jury in the case of James Moore, charged with robbing the Orient postoffice, returned a verdict of guilty, and he was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. William Morton and Frank Williams, charged with the same crime, pleaded guilty and were given two years each. The grand jury considered twenty-seven cases and returned nineteen indictments. Among the number was White-Faced-Horse, the Indian charged with murdering cowboys; two Indians charged with stealing catle, and the balance were liquor cases. These Indians will probably be tried at Sioux Falls.
Aberdeen Daily American
Friday, April 30, 1915
contributed by Karen Seeman
REE HEIGHTS NEWS
Henry Kranz and Glen Willett are digging a cave for A. E. Waterman.
Jay Somers has purchased a brand new Ford car.
Milion Haye, a brother of Jim Gage, arrived on Tuesday from Sabula, Ia., to make a visit.
Aberdeen Daily American
December 30, 1911
contributed by Karen Seeman
REE HEIGHTS NEWS
Mrs. Efie Loomer arrived here on Tuesday last. She will spend the rest of the winter with her daughter Mrs. A. E. Waterman.
Mrs. Hines, from Iowa, who has been here visiting her son Herman and other relatives around here, left for her home Sunday evening.
Aberdeen Daily American
Friday, April 2, 1915
contributed by Karen Seeman
REE HEIGHTS NEWS
Mr. And Mrs. Theobald and daughter Beulah left last Thursday, March 25, for their home at Barneveld, Wis.
I. H. Wiren and family have moved back to Ree Heights and are now occupying the old parsonage on east and south part of town.
08 Sep 1914 Aberdeen Daily American
contributed by Karen Seeman
Orient News
Miss Ethel Sebring left for Idaho this week, where she will teach the coming year.
13 Aug 1914 Aberdeen American
All stores and business houses at Rockham were closed for three hours during the funeral services for the late Mrs. B. F. Shoop, a pioneer of Hand County.
1917 Letter to the Editor
Casper Kluthe Writes
(from The Criterion, a Dodge co., NE area newspaper)
In writing to the Criterion from Howell, South Dakota, under the date of February 5, Casper Kluthe says:
First of all we have had an eight day blizzard, and at this writing it is still doing its best. January 31 we had an awful cold wave, the temperature being as low as 44, which I think would surprise some of my old friends of Dodge if they would have a spell like that, but we can stand it all right beside a good warm heater. Our stock is all under shelter, but I hope it will quit storming soon for we have had enough of it now.
The crop of 1916 was good except wheat, the black rust taking that partly. Oats yielded from 40 to 80 bushels per acre, speltz 30 to 50, corn 35 to 65, flax 8 to 12, and potatoes were good too. Hay is very cheap, costing 50 cents to $2 per ton, and straw we burn to get it out of the way.
We raise lots of cattle and horses, and all high grade animals. Horses are cheap, selling from $125 to $200. Cows cost from $80 to $150.
Hoping everybody is feeling happy, and with best regards to all my Dodge friends.
from an unknown Hand county newspaper
Thank You to Carolyn Rosemore, who dated
this article at 1915.
Class Song
by Vesta Kruger
Tune--Wait for the Wagon
As we our bark unmoor to-day
From dear old Miller High
We're thinking of the happy days
In four short years gone by.
The path lies bright before us
Our hopes and aims are high
Yet none of these can rival
Memories of Miller HighWe'll miss the old Assembly Hall
With all its joy and woe
We'll not forget our Physics Class
No matter where we go.
May thoughts of by-gone school-days
Bring comfort, joy and rest
Help us to journey onward
Until we reach the crest.CHORUS
We hope that you will not forget
The Purple and the White.
Our thoughts are of you comrades
As we're leaving you tonight.
May the yellow rose ne'er wither
But bloom in fragrance sweet.
When as a class we're parted
Here never more to meet.CHORUS
Aberdeen Daily News, Wednesday, July 18, 1917
That some of the farmers around Miller have been holding portions of their wheat crops of 1915 as well as that of 1916 is indicated by the fact that large quantities of this old grain now are being marketed at Miller. The local elevators are being rushed taking care of the old grain which is being marketed.
Aberdeen American, 12 Aug 1909
STORM DOES DAMAGE Rockham, Aug. 7 – A severe hail and wind storm struck this community Friday about noon. The hail started about six miles west of town and took a southeastern course and grew wider the farther south it went and took the crops clean in its track. The hail streak was about two miles wide west of town and about three at Burdette, and in places beat grain and grass into the ground completely ruining all crops, including corn fields.
The wind that accompanied the storm did considerable damage, taking some buildings off their foundations and tearing others to pieces. Those that were badly torn to pieces are the new Catholic church being built near Burdette, a large barn belonging to Charles Siegling, a large barn belonging to J. H. McGinnis and probably other buildings which have not been reported.
The storm destroyed the new Catholic church which was under erection near Burdette on M. E. Joyce’s farm. It wrecked the building completely and even tore up part of the foundation. But this does not discourage Rev. Father Meyer nor his people. On Saturday new material was taken out for repairing the foundation. Whatever lumber can be used from the debris will be utilized, but it requires quite a little new lumber. A man with a will and a strong back bone can overcome all obstacles.
Aberdeen, South Dakota Thursday, Dec. 29, 1921
BIG FIRE AT REE HEIGHTS
City Without Water System – Huron, Miller Summoned for Assistance
Ree Heights, S. D., Dec. 23 – Fire which started early tonight in the central telephone office here, was soon beyond control and threatened half the business district of the town. Calls for men and chemical apparatus have been sent to Huron, Miller, and surrounding towns.
The city has no water system.
Ree Heights, S.D. Dec. 28 – Fire, starting about 7:30 p.m. today in the central telephone office here, swept along the west side of Main street for nearly a block, causing an estimated loss of $75,000.
Besides the telephone office the flames destroyed the Turner Creamery company’s station, Hanford Creamery station, a vacant store, building and offices of the local cooperative shipping association and dry goods, hardware and grocery departments of the Rice (?) Mercantile company.
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