Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-05-21
HOME HAPPENINGS.

Files are here.
RE ad ''tbe rinctum."
Tho band Is now talking Of trip to
| Britton.
The old Webster building has stitch
in its side.
Grandma Paul. we are glad TO know,
10 convalescent.
Memorial services al the church in
Webster, May 3ist.
Since the last rain you can see the
grain and grasses grow.
Amos Kester has come to spend the
summer In thus part Of DAKOTA.
From the present outlook, Day coun-
ty is not liable 10 have any dearth In
elections this year.
WIN. Alley went to Andover on Tues
day, where, we understand, he proposes
to enter into business.
Word from Mrs. Sharretts now In
Wisconsin. conveys the welcome lntelli.
gence that her SON is somewhat better.
...E. A. Cooper, the pioneer land and
loan agent Of Marshal county, now locat-
ed at BrittoR, was in town Monday, on
his way 10 WATERFOWL.
IAN old sdsge says that a dry. cold
March never begs bread. Ifthis be true
there will be an abundance here when
the harvest home shall COME.
ID. NJ. Evans, editor of that rafting
and welcome exchange, Milbsnk Index,
dropped into our den Monday and chat
ted awhile. He vas on his way west.
Treasurer Bndford will meet tax
payers this week at Bristol, Andover and
Britton TO accommodate tar payers in
the west and north part Of the county.
...P. Long, one Of our annexed Clark
County citizens, called on MS Monday
and after chatting q while ordered the
RsPcRrss TO continue TO come another
year.
p r. Hubbard and Mr.. woodsll, two
of the live business men Of BrittOn, made
Us pleasant call on Monday. They
were returning from business trip TO
Watertown.
The citizens up in Greenyi!le town
ship have completed arrangements for
the erection Of commodious church and
are now engaged in hauling out lumber
TO commence operations with.
DIR. Huestis, dentist, will be in Web
ster nom Monday morning 18th inst,
until Thursday night aud will be glad TO
see all who need reliable dental opera
tiUns, Call early at the Prior House.
Three wagon loads Of bed-springs
were hauled uut to Fort Sisseton, Mon
dav, for the soldieTy there. When we
alliiAr sla aAf0 aid. ~ k.,.arA
was couch of6owhy ease. Peace brings
luxury.
The Prior House has been greatly
improved on the outside by liberal coat
of paint while the inside displays ,he
handsonest job Of granting yet done in
the town on any building. Smith was
the artist
IA. j. Leetch, OF Ypsilanti, Michigan,
one Of the proprietors Of the Webster
town site arrived here last Thursday and
will spend few days here. HIS many
warm friends here were glad to again
shake his hand.
I'VE are glad TO notice that our citi-
zens generally are setting out shade and
ornamental trees around their residences.
In two wears, II this commendahle prac-
tice continues, We ster will be the band
soonest town in Dakota.
&C. Went worth's eldes, daughter arri-
we'd at his residence last Thurs lay amid
great rejoicing in the family. Chester
came around and set up the cigars ~ the
boys. He says she only weighed ten
pounds but is sure she will grow in time.
We congratulate.
...Arrangementsare being made TO hold
two days Camp Fire in the woods ON
Wahbay Lake beginning on the first FRI
day IN June. Old soldiers and their fam
lilies and all others who desire TO join
them will come with their baskets full Of
provisions prepared to enjoy themselves
in the aisles of the woods. Full particu-
lars of the arrangements for the occasion
will be published in due time.
Progressive eucher il getting TO be
quite the rage in Webster society. Last
Saturday night Mrs. II. s. Loomis enter
tanned her friends at her residence, In q
lively party. On Monday night anutlier
party met ut the Baker House and was
most Hospitality entertained by Mine
Host and his charming lady OF that popu-
lar hostalrie. The evening was one of
decided enjoyment. The party was given
IN honor III Mr.. VIM. Alley.
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