From the November 7, 1912 Skidmore New Era, page 10:
Public Auction.
H. E. Miller and Roy Miller will sell their household goods at auction Saturday at 2:30 p.m. These goods are practically new, if you want a bargain don’t fail to be there. Roy Millers will sell 1 dresser, 1 dining table, 1 set dining chairs new, 1 davenport, 2 rocking chairs, 1 brass bed, 1 iron bed, 2 sets of springs, cook stove, etc. H. E. Miller’s have 1 leather davenport, 1 leather chair, 3 rockers, 2 stands, 2 bed steads, 2 mattresses, 2 sets springs, 1 sanitary couch, 3 rugs, 1 dining table, chairs and kitchen cabinet, and other articles not mentioned.
The Millers advertised, both for the closing sale for their mercantile, and for the auction of their home goods:
