Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-03-22

are deeply interested and it is only a
m after of time when they shall have at
tanned a marked degree OF proficiency in
their studies; that Webster school is for
tunate in having II of the best, ifindeed
not the very best, instructor in the land.
DR.. and Mrs. Harris were agreeably
surprised last Saturday night. A large
nu mber OF their friends remembered that
It was the anniversary OF their wedding.
surprise was complete, the party
meeting at E. w. Smail's and then
mo wing on the objective point en- masse.
Upon arriving at the Harris homestead,
they took possession and made things
pleasant all around.
p. j. Mack, OF Chicago, has formed a
partnership with X. 7. Parker, of this
city, under the firm name OF Mack & Par
ker, and will do all kinds OF printing and
decorating in the most approved style OF
the art. Mr.. Mack is "a gentleman OF
long experience in his line, having spent
several years working for some OF the
largest contractors of Chicago. He is an
adept at his profession and will do any
thing from the cOmmonest barn painting
to putting on the finest and most del
enamel finish.
The strongest recommendation that
any article can have is the endorsement
OF the town. When the mothers recon-
mend it you may know that that article
has mo than ordinary merit. Here is
what the Centerville, South Dakota, Cti-
zen, says editOrially OF an article sold in
their town: "FrOm personal experience
can say that ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy has broken up bad colds for
children. We are acquainted with many
mothers in Centerville who would not be
be without it in the house for a good
many timesits cost and arerecOmmending
it every day" 80 cent bottles for sale
by +. Ross & Co., Druggists.
Sunday morning a fine pair Of elks
were unloaded at the stock yards and
put up in TayIor's barn. Crowds OF cit
gathered TO see them and the ques-
ton went the rounds as to what the an
imals were here for and OF what use they
were. 1t was answered by the knowing
ones to the effect that l.. q. Ochsenreiter
had purchased the team in North Dakota
and proposed to use them, in lieu OF
horse, TO do his driving. We presume
when the holidays come again, Louie will
pose as the modern Kris Kringle.
Reader, what looks worse than to go
into a crowded public room and see a
dozen or more young men lounging
about in easy chairs, while an aged man
is obliged to support his tottering limbs
with a cane to keep himself from falling,
is obliged to stand against the wall to
rest his wearipd limbs? Just remember,
young man, that time may one day find
YOU white haired and wrinkled, wander
ing along the shady slope OF time and
when a proffered chair to rest in would
be a welcome gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Alley entertained the
Whist Club last Wednesday
evening. 1t being quite stormy there
was q few who We're unable to. get out
and only three tables were played; but
everything went off smoothly and every
body enjoyed themselves to the full ex-
tent. After cards and lunch, the gentle
men played billiards. for an hour and the
Goldfish Avenue players easily proved
their superiority over the Others The
absence OF Prof. Lund made it impossible
to do any spiritualistic work and so no
attempt was made to move the tables.
Webster was not out-done on Tuesday
by the rest OF the world. The whole
English speaking race honored the ninti-
eth birthday OF Neal Dow, the celebrated
Maine prohibitionist. The anniversary
was fttingly observed in our city by a
social gathering at the Commercial"
nnder the auspices of the local w. c. II.
U. The following is the program:
Instrumental music.
"After many days" Reading by
Miss Baker.
Personal "reminiscences of Neal Dow, by
Hon. John Norton.
Song, "For the new resolution"
Willie Sears and Byron Titus.
Solo. .'Schuberts Serenade," by
Mrs. Morrison.
Recitation, Coming from town."
Mrs. l.. w. Norton.
Neal Dow a. a public b%onefactor,
Rev. Morrison.
Selection, Mrs. Brigham.
Recitation, with Gods help I'll change
all this" LEILA Mccoy.
The undying principles OF Neal Dow,
Rev. Williams.
Recitation, a leak in the dixie" by
Miss Lotte X. Kramer.
"When whiskey reigns no more
Chorus OF little girls.
Recitation, Miss Jessie Wilcox.
Song, Mrs. Morrison,
Instrumental solo, Miss LotteR. Kramer
After the program had been rendered,
refreshments were served and a large
number OF the guests enjoyed u good
social time, in spite OF the inNement
weather.