Eudell J. Miller Biography


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EUDELL J. MILLER. One cannot examine far into the history of the 
development and progress of Hand county without learning how 
inseparably interwoven with the annals is the name of Miller. The 
county seat now bears the family name of its founder, Henry Miller, the 
honored father of our subject, with whom Eudell was prominently 
associated in the conduct of the various enterprises and business 
interests which have so materially contributed to welfare and 
prosperity of the county. He is now accounted one of the most 
energetic, capable and successful business men of Miller, and his 
record is one which has gained for him the respect of all who have 
regard for fidelity and uprightness in commercial circles. 

Mr. Miller is a native of Iowa, his birth having occurred in Cedar 
county, June 15, 1859. He was reared in Benton county, that state, and 
attended the common schools and the Blairstown Academy, acquiring a 
good education that well fitted him for life's practical duties. He was 
reared on the farm and followed agricultural pursuits until 1879, after 
which he conducted a furniture store in Audubon, Iowa, for two years. 
He then came with his father to South Dakota to select a location for 
the establishment of a colony and made choice of the present site of 
Miller and the surrounding district. Thirty-six claims were taken by 
this colony and this formed the nucleus of the enterprising little city 
which has since become the county seat of Hand county. 

Mr. Miller was his father's associate in the establishment and conduct 
of many of the enterprises which have been so potent in the upbuilding 
of Miller. He edited the "Hand County Press" in association with his 
brother, William H., deceased, for some years and edited the "Daily 
Press" during the county-seat contest, the only daily paper in the 
county. He is now conducting a feed business in Miller and deals in 
real estate. For some years he engaged in merchandising in connection 
with his brother, W. H. Miller, and they also handled part of the town 
site property. 

On the 28th of December, 1882,Eudell J. Miller was united in marriage 
to Miss Annie E. Humphrey, a native of Iowa, and they now have two 
interesting children: Bessie E. and Earl H. The parents are leading and 
faithful members of the Presbyterian church and Mr. Miller belongs to 
the Modern Woodmen of America. He was elected city justice of Miller in 
1 899. He has filled a number of the town offices, yet has never been a 
politician in the sense of office seeking, preferring to devote his 
time and energies to his business interests, which, as the result of 
his diligence, careful management and keen discrimination, are bringing 
to him gratifying success. In manner he is genial, courteous and kindly 
and commands the respect and enjoys the warm friendship of many of Hand 
county's best citizens.