Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-01-18

The ministers in charge of the special
gospel services, started around on Tues
day, with a paper securing the names of
the merchants who would agree to close
their places Of business at eight o'clock,
during this week, with the exception of
Saturday, in consideration of the nightly
services. All Of the principal business
houses complied. Quite a number ex-
pressed the wish that the agreement
might he made to read "for the next two
months" instead of for this week"
S1O,Go0.
On Friday evening, Jan'y 18th, 1894,
the installation services of Webster
odge No. ll5. l. o. o. F. took place.
The following officers were installed by
Deputy Grand Master Taylor: DR.. H
A. Peabody, Noble Grand; Jens Peter
son, Vice Noble Grand; John. A. Pitsor,
Sec'y; VIM. A. Kading, Treas; j. A.
Johnson, Warder, There was a large
delegation present from Bristol Lodge,
and, after the ceremonies were con-
Guided, IN adjournment was made to
Palmer's restaurant aud G light collation.
p%artaken OF.
$1,000.
A debating society has been organized
IN Wheatland township and meets in
the kohlhase school house every Friday
evening. In connection with the deba-
ting, al elaborate program is prepared
and rendered. The question debated
upon last Friday evening was Resolved
that the Government should own and
operate the railroads." and after being
fully discussed by both sides, was de.
cided in favor of the affirmative. The
question for next Friday event ,g is Re.
solved that U. s. Grant was a more pro-
icient general than r. +. Lee" Much
interest is being manifested and the
society bids fair to become one of a ben
efcial and lasting nature.
$1,000.
Friday evening, Jan. 18th, about 20
couples assembled at the Huntington
residence and, organizing INTO a COM
pany, marched down to the home of
Mr and Mrs. A. II. Kramer, on Third
where they intended surprising
Mrs. Kramer. She was found to be at
church, on the ARRIVAL Of the party, and
80 they took poss ession Of the house and
awaited her return. When she came,
she informed them the surprise had taken
place at tie church, as she had been
informed there that 'she had better
hurry home, for there a a large crowd
there" Tables and cards we're pro-
duced and progressive euchre was play
ed for two hours, when refreshments
were served. Miss Lotte favored the
company with some instrumental music
Tegtrneir rendered a few violin solos
which were well received. Everyone
had a good time and said if it was not
a complete surprise, it was NEAR it,"
$4,000.
Saturday was the anniversary OF the
birthday Of o. A. Chilson and z. E.
Haugen. Their frien Is got together for
a surprise party and to enjoy a social
evening. At an early hour. they repair
ed in a body to the new and commodious
residence of Mr.. Haugen. on Matrimo-
NAL Avenue, hut Mrs III being very sick
unable to leave her room-the party
was invited to the nome of Mr.. ChIlsoa,
where a most delightful time was en-
all the games known to modern
were INDUCED in, i~nterspersed
with vocal and ins :rumental music. The
hilarity WAS kept up until three O'Clock
IN the morning. Ligh Il reshments
were served several times during the
After wishing their enter
tanners God night, or rather good morn
ming, the company dispersed thoroughly
satisfied with the thought that this WAS
one of the ~pleasantest occasions ever
enjoved In Webster, and how could it
be otherwise when Mr.. and Mrs. Chilson
entertain.
$4,000.
a Good r0poH - axto.