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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
(RULE 13d-102)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT
TO RULES 13d-1(c) AND AMENDMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO 13d-2(b)
MILLER EXPLORATION COMPANY
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share
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(Title of Class of Securities)
600533-10-3
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(CUSIP Number)
August 21, 1998
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule
is filed:
[ ] Rule 13d-1(b)
[X] Rule 13d-1(c)
[ ] Rule 13d-1(d)
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SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP NO. 600533-10-3
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR IRS. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Falcon Fund, Ltd.
75-2345424
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Texas
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER None
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY --------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER 649,600
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON --------------------------------------------------------------
WITH 7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER None
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 649,600
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON 649,600
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10 CHECK BOX IF THAT AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9) 5.2%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON PN
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SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP NO. 600533-10-3
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1 NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR IRS. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
G. Houston Hall
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2 CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP (a) [ ]
(b) [X]
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3 SEC USE ONLY
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4 CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
USA
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5 SOLE VOTING POWER None
NUMBER OF
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY --------------------------------------------------------------
OWNED BY 6 SHARED VOTING POWER 649,600 (1)
EACH
REPORTING
PERSON
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7 SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER None
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8 SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER 649,600 (1)
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9 AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
649,600 (1)
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10 CHECK BOX IF THAT AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (9) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES [ ]
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11 PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (9)
5.2%
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12 TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON
IN
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(1) Mr. Hall, as General Partner of Falcon Fund, Ltd., has voting and
dispositive power with respect to the aggregate 649,600 shares of
Common Stock held by Falcon Fund, Ltd.
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CUSIP NO. 600533-10-3 13 G
ITEM 1(a). NAME OF ISSUER:
Miller Exploration Company
ITEM 1(b). ADDRESS OF ISSUER'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
3104 Logan Valley Road
Traverse City, Michigan 49685-0348
ITEM 2(a). NAME OF PERSON FILING:
Falcon Fund, Ltd., G. Houston Hall
a Texas limited partnership
ITEM 2(b). ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL BUSINESS OFFICE OR, IF NONE, RESIDENCE:
8235 Douglas Avenue, Suite 420, Dallas, Texas 75225
ITEM 2(c). CITIZENSHIP:
United States
ITEM 2(d). TITLE OF CLASS OF SECURITIES:
Common Stock, $.01 par value
ITEM 2(e). CUSIP NUMBER:
600533-10-3
ITEM 3. If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or 13d-
2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a) through (j) are not applicable
If this statement is filed pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c), check
this box [X]
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CUSIP NO. 600533-10-3 13 G
ITEM 4. OWNERSHIP
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and
percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item
1.
(a) Amount beneficially owned:
649,600 shares
(b) Percent of Class:
5.2%
(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: None.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 649,600 (1)
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: None.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
649,600 (1)
ITEM 5. OWNERSHIP OF FIVE PERCENT OR LESS OF A CLASS.
If this statement is being filed to report the fact that as of the
date hereof the reporting person has ceased to be the beneficial owner
of more than five percent of the class of securities, check the
following [ ].
ITEM 6. OWNERSHIP OF MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON.
Mr. Hall, as general partner of Falcon Fund, Ltd., has the power to
direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of,
the Common Stock held by Falcon Fund, Ltd. reported herein in the
manner prescribed by the partnership agreement of Falcon Fund, Ltd.
ITEM 7. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY WHICH ACQUIRED THE
SECURITY BEING REPORTED ON BY THE PARENT HOLDING COMPANY.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF GROUP.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. CERTIFICATION.
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and
belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not
held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing
the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and
are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction
having that purpose or effect.
Exhibits:
The following is filed as an exhibit to this Statement on Schedule 13 G:
Exhibit A Agreement to File Statement
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(1) Mr. Hall, as General Partner of Falcon Fund, Ltd., has voting and
dispositive power with respect to the aggregate 649,600 shares of Common
Stock held by Falcon Fund, Ltd.
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CUSIP NO. 600533-10-3 13 G
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and
correct.
Dated as of August 27, 1998 Falcon Fund, Ltd.
By: /s/ G. Houston Hall
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General Partner
/s/ G. Houston Hall
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G. Houston Hall
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EXHIBIT A
Agreement to File Statement
The undersigned hereby agree to file Schedule 13 G on behalf of each of
them relating to purchases of the common stock of Miller Exploration Company by
Falcon Fund, Ltd.
Falcon Fund, Ltd.
By: /s/ G. HOUSTON HALL
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General Partner
/s/ G. HOUSTON HALL
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G. Houston Hall
