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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
He CANTERED!
DR.. CANTER, THE SPECTACLE
MAN, THE VICTIM OF
a HUGE JOKE!

ANDoyER, S. ID. June 5.-Dr. Canter, a
travelling o~culist, sold some s~pectacles
here last a and took chattel mort
gage security. A few days ago, he
turned up again and commenced to
make trouble for those unable to pay.
A number OF citizens resented the pro-
ceedings and laid III "a rail and stock OF
poor eggs. The doctor got wind OF the
move and concealed himself in his room
until the morning train went west on
Wednesday, when he went to Aberdeen
and from there he took the freight back
this way. But alas for the doctor, on
the same train were R.T.Hill, Pat Eeely
and Dan Shields.
Dan recognized the doctor and having
knowledge OF the previous trouble at
Andover, wrote a bogus message to the
conductor OF the freight saying:
rs DR.. Canter on the train? 4 big mob
here waiting for him. Fear they will do him
bodily HARM
The message was dropped on the car
floor ank picked up by Dan, who, in
that pleading, sign-this-note voice pro.
ccaded TO read it and innocently in
quired ii Dr. Canter was on the train.
OATS me! Stop the train! Stop the
train! | can't go through that town;
they will kill me!' was the Doctors cry
but his entreaties to stop the train were
in vain and the victim was prevailed
upon to secrete himself in the caboose
closet as the train pulled into town.
There was no one at the depot but
the station men, but the three, FeeIey
Hill and Shields, made noise enough for
"a regiment, while Dan was coaxing the
mob to let the doctor alone. The train
was here about 10 minutes and when
it pulled out and the prisoner released,
he was one Of the worst-scared men ever
seen.
The poor fellow was shut up while
at Bristol and Webster and when last
heard OF was still going east.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Last Monday, while fishing at Pickerel
Lake, Mart Jones and Chas. Stinchfeld,
OF Strand, found a gill-net set in the lake.
They pulled it up and found a dozen or
more large fish caught in the meshes.
They took the outfit to Waubay and
started Deputy Fish Warden, Chaddock,
out after the criminals, but his trip was
unsuccessful as no one had lost a net.
The captured net is an elegant one and
is about 100 feet in length and has four
meshes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Mr.. | L Crane was in the city today
and swOre out n warrant for Jas Ross,
on the charge Of horse stealing The
horse IN question is one that Ross had
a mortgage on while. owned by John
Baer. an indian, but now the property
OF Crane 4 lawsuit was started and
Crane gave bonds to produce the horse,
or its value, when needed and was wait
ing the opinion OF u jury Wednesday
evening he was in Waubay and left the
horse in the p~astute but when he return
ed it was gone. Ross admitted to Dep
uty Sheriff Chaddock, the possession OF
the horse
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

The day set apart in memorium OF our
soldier dead was duly observed by the
citizens of Webster and vicinity. The
program as heretofore published in the
REpoRTER was carried out. The address
of DR.. j. W. Evans, OF Groton, was OF a
high character, that impressed his audi
ence with the tributes due the gallant
men who SO nobly laid down their lives
that the nation might live, aud inspired
his hearers with patriotism for this
grand country of Ours. After the pro-
gram in the opera house, IA procession
was formed and marched to t~hecemetery
where the graves were decorated by the
W. II. c. and the school children and
memorial services performed by Gen.
Croker Post. q. A. X.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
OFFICE OF THE CITY MAYOR.

WEBSTER, So. OAK, JUNE /, A. d. 1895.
To the citizens OF the city OF Webster:
You, and each OF you, are respectfully
requested TO meet with the city council
at the office OF W. C.. Kendall, on Main
Street, in said city, on Saturday evening,
June s., at the hour of eight O'Clock, for
the purpose OF discussing the advisability
OF having "A Fourth OF July celebration
at this place on the 4th day OF July, A. d.
1895, in conjunction with the q. A. r.
encampment TO be held mt that time, and
il agreed upon, to make the necessary
arrangements therefor. All patriotic
citizens are requested to be present.
Attest: FRANK SEARS,
WM. III. I'll. MENsING, Mayor.
\ tSEAL.) City Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

One of the incest times on record was
enjoyed by the members OF the D. ?. 4.
last Monday evening. They were the
guests OF Webster Lodge A. o. U. w. for
the evening and had the pleasure OF re-
ceiving instructions in a new degree es-
pecially prepared for the occasion besides
witnessing a program that was out OF
the ordinary. Only members OF the ID.
2. A. in good standing were adlnitted'
those presenting themselves being j. W
Granger, VIM. Atkinson, j. 7. Good
win and W. T. Ravens. They all took
out a policy OF fire and marine insur-
ance before the play commenced.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

At a regular meeting OF the Board OF
Education Friday evening, the teachers
for the coming year We're hired. They
will be the same except in the grammar
department. Miss Maude Abbott retires
for the purpose OF attending college at
Valparaiso, Ind, and her place will be
filed by Mrs. Emma X. Smith, who is
known to many Webster people as she
assisted at the institute held in this city
last year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

There is no place ia the world that
draws as much clear, shining moonlight
as Dakota. When the full moo comes
around, it is all a person can do to stay
in the house long enough to retire. The
evening of Friday, June IA, will be one
continual round OF moonlight and if you
are onto your Job, you will attend the
dance at Lakeside Farm. See particulars
elsewhere in this issue.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
NOTES.

80 to 3.
Webster has a fine battery.
Our grounds are first-class.
The dust was something fearful.
"Sebastion" made several errors.
Bristol tried four men in the box.
The visitors did some very ragged field
ing.
Party tried to slide up hill and was
caught at it.
The Bristol boys are nice boys if they
can't play ball.
Quite 81 number OF B~ristolites were
down to see the game.
The Websty team got lots OF good
practice in ~base-running.
Dick Chapman, OF Bristol, and Richard
Iii Huntington did the umpire act.
Charley Ne Allen: ''The only reason
the boys swiped me so hard was because
they didn't know me-"
1t was reported that a reward OF S25
was offered in Bristol on Saturday for a
base-ballist, with no takers.
In the third imning-when the locals
made % runs-at one time there were
three men between third and home.
Dick Ebling made the longest hit. II
was a home run and Dick was home
when the right fielder picked up the ball.
Will Knott: ats about time Webster
won IL game from us-this is her only
victory in nine years; but % to 3-Oh
Lord!llll"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Capt. j. G. Adams, for many years the
editor and proprietor of the REPORTER,
was in this city and Wanbay until
Wednesday, visiting his children and old
acquaintance and getting u much need
ed rest. The Captain is always glad to
get back into South Dakota and has a
host Of friends who are glad to welcome
him.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Martin Mccormick, rs captain OF the
high school nine, challenged the Bristol
high school for a game Of ball and receiv-
I'd answer which stated that the Bristol
school had ne club as yet, but that they
would organize and accommodate the
boys shortly. Young Mac" is putting
his colts through a severe course oftrain-
ing and says he will take first money in
the event.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Frank Gruby and family came back
from the lakes last Thursday afternoon.
Frank lost a valuable horse while gone.
His black mare Exit, whom he has driv-
en- for the past eight or nine years, was
picketed out and in some manner be-
came tangled up in the rope, and stran-
gled.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

The social given by the ladies OF the
Episcopal Guild at the Hash residence
on the Avenue last Thursday evening
was a very enjoyable affair and a good
time was had by those present at tennis
and cards. The next social will be given
at the Huntington mansion on June ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

There will be Il dance in the new barn
on the old Glover farm II miles north
east OF this city, on Friday evening, June
IA, to which all are invited. Tickets 80
cents. Those desiring supper can De uc-
commodated at 80 cents a couple. The
best OF music will be furnished and you
can't fail to have a good time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

At $40 this morning, u nine coach
special train from Aberdeen passed thro'
this city. On board was about $50
children, pupils OF the Aberdeen schools,
on their way for Il days outing at Big
Stone Lake.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

The Interstate encampment of the g.
A. II. of South Dakota and Minnesota
viii be held at Ortonville, on the shores
OF Big Stone Lake, on June 19-20-12.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

o, SAY, my friend Save up your
breath for a good, hearty laugh on
Thursday evening, June 13. "Dr. A.
GOodlaugh, NJ. D." will be here in full
force. A humorous, popular, pleasing,
entertaining lecture at the opera house
in Webster, on the above date, Tickets:
adults, % cents, children, 10 cents and
babies, 80 cents-no charge for twins.
Tickets on sale at usual place. Seats re-
served free. Let %jollitie be We doctore OF
all feeble folk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Hon. +. 5. Patterson and ". H. Jones
were in the city Tuesday and Wednesday
and attended Coteau Lodge. They re-
port everything looking favorable in
Egeland Township.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Robert Martyr and wife, OF Andover,
stopped over in Webster Monday night
and visited Mr.. and Mrs. Rathbun. They
We're on their way home after q weeks
outing at Piekerel Lake.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

LosT.-On May 18th, between Frank
Lehman's and Dan Knights place, on
the Pickerel Lake road, a black dog
skin overcoat. Finder please leave il
at the REPORTER Office or address John
Fluery, Webster, s. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

MARRIED.-At the residence of W. \.
Abbott, Waubay, Wednesday evening,
June ), Alya n. Aldrich to Louisa A..
Wylie, both OF Aberdeen, Rev. Dibble, Of
the NJ. L. Church OF this city, officiating.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Ii you wish Chairs for the lawn or the
Porch that are strong enough to hold
two or more, go to Benjamin & Co.'S and
investigate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
VS.. BRISTOL.

Another game OF ball Was attempted
last Friday by teams representing Bris-
tol and this city on the local grounds
but the result was anything but salts
factory, especially to the Bristolites.
The day was II OF the very worst with
a heavy south wind and clouds of dust
that filled the eyes of the players and
handicapped the yelling ofthespectators.
Only -four innings were played but they
were Of an order calculated to bring out
all the tired feeling of the visitors.
The game opened up with Bristol at
the bat but they drew a blank; in the
second, they scored l run in the third
they got = and in the fourth, they got a
goose-egg. The trouble was the Bristol
ties could not touch our pitcher and
when they did hit the ball some Of our
players would eat it,.
On the other hand, our boys batted
like fiends and gots 6 runs in the first, II
more in the second, % in the third and
II more in the fourth innings, making a
total Of 80 runs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Whether the city OF Webster celebrates
the glorious 4th of July or not, you can
find nice, fresh Groceries and Fruits at
Bakers store, at the following prices:
Try our 3 cent Cigars.
Try our 10 cent Tomatoes.
Try our Is cent Peaches.
Try our 10 cent Corn-its sweet.
Try our 10 cent black Half-Hose.
Try our 30 cent Syrup.
Try our 25;ts a Id Chewing Tobacco.
Try our 10 cent Pickles-sour.
Try our 2 for bets Bananas.
Fresh Strawberries every day at the
Lowest Price.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

John Tweed died lastThursday after
noon at the West Hotel in this city,
He has been sick with typhoid fever for
the last two months. His parents re-
side at Milbank and the body was ia
ken there for interment, on Friday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Messrs ID. G. Kidder, VIM. Atkinson
and j. W. Abbott went to Andover yes
terday afternoon and in the evening at
tended Corinthian Lodge A.F.&A.M.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
Day County Sunday School Rally

At the Congregational Church, Web
ster, S. D., June $ and 8. Everybody is
invited to attend all the meetings. The
following is the program.
SATURDAY EVENING.
7:D-Song Service.
SHO-Address, THE Sunday School.--Its Rela.
tion 10 Home. Church and State.
S:aO-AddyeSs, .Organized :. ). Work"
Hugh Cork.
sUNDAY.
II m-Sernons by pastors in the Churches.
If :45-Regular sessions of the Sunday SCHOOLS.
2:N-Normal Bible session. Hugh Cork.
3No-"My Idea of a good Sunday School"
Mrs. Norris, A. Ross and others.
3:3b-(ieneral Discussion.
3I0-Question Box. Hugh Cork.
SUNDAY EVENING.
s0O-Song Service.
s:p-iddrcss, Value Of little thugs perform
ID Tor CkSist." Hugh Cork.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

X. II. Baxter, Of New Bedford, H., a
brother OF f. c. Baxter, arrived in this
city Saturday, June |, and will make his
home here Tor some time and assist E. C..
i'm the store.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

The party of young folksfrom Andover
who have been camping at Pickerel Lake
came through Webster, Monday, on their
return trip.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Doc Humphrey, Lars Gibson and Al
bert Hintz depart next Monday night
for Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they will
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Rev. Williams, OF Butler, occupied the
pulpit at the Methodist Church last Sun
day, Rev. DibbIe preaching in his place
at Butler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

1t is hammock time! Benjamin & Co
have a nice stock OF Mexican grass Ham
mocks that are cheap, look well and vii
wear forever.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
Three good living rooms for rent.

IT. rV"H H'IHS IVVTT0 TVT TVHI.
O& SNAIL.
7. A. Bones and J. II. Pidcock went
west today. They intend to make an
overland trip to Wyoming and Idaho.
Will Dudley, OF Flandreau, formerly a
compositor on the Herald, was in this
city asst Friday, shaking hands with old
friends.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Deputy Register, Gotten, and family
drove to Watertown yesterday and win
visit with Mr.. Cotten's parents until Sat
urday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

LOST.-Somewhere between the rail
way track and the school house, q silk
belt with silver buckle. Finder please
leave same at this office.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Will Brokaw, Dick Chapman, Charley
DUEL, l.. H. Woodwork, John Knott
and Dick Stephenson, OF Bristol, came
down with the ball nine last Friday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06
SAYl Do YOU

Ii so, leave your ice-box measure with the
order at Jewell & Engelhart's Meat Mar
ket and they will deliver it every day ex-
cepting Sundays.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Wall paper, an elegant line at 'The
Fair" !.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

all leeDie lOlk.
Dan Knights mammoth barn, which
he is erecting on the old Glover farm, II
miles northeast OF Webster, will be com
pleted i'll two weeks. 1t is probably the
largest barn in the county and, as there
is-an elegant smooth floor, it is a perfect
dancing hall. On Friday evening, June
IA, there will be a dance there to which
everyone is invited. Harris Columbian
Orchestra will play. Tickets. so cents
you can also have supper if you desire at
80 cents a couple.
Ii King Solomon was alive he would
now say, eco to the travelling man
learn his ways and be wise Mr. c w
Battel, representing the Queen City Ink
Co, after suffering intensely for two or
three days with lameness OF the shoulder
resulting from rheumatism, completely
cured it with two applications OF Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. This remedy is
gaining "A wide reputation for it's prompt
cures of rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
sweIlings and lameness. 80 cent bottles
for sale by F Ross & Co, druggists.
Fairfax, Mimi, May 31.-The social
event OF the season occurred yesterday
in the marriage OF 4. V. Rieke, one OF the
prominent business men OF Fairfax, to
Miss Lena Maurer, a most estimable
young lady, in the presence OF s~eventy-tive
guests. They left today for a ten days
wedding trip east.-Minnea polls Journal
OF June l..
The bride is a sister OF Mr.. Sam Maurcr,
well-known to a great many Day COun-
ty people as bookkeeper for Gibson 4
Haugen. Sam went down and attended
the affair, returning Monday morning.
As the procession was crossing the R'y
track on Memorial day the drum corps
frightened Clark Harris team OF blacks
and they took a flying start to lower the
worlds record. They could not shake
Off c. C., however, and he soon got them
placed in line again. The team was
hitched to a float which was fixed up for
the conveying OF the school children to
and from the cemetery, and as a pre-.
caution against an accident, III. j. Rock
and K. ID. Landon walked beside it after
the children were loaded.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Excursion tickets to Big Stone City
and O%rtonville, $3.50 for round trip.
Tickets sold on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, good until the following Tues
day
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1895-06-06

Mrs. j. W, Arthur and children return
ed Saturday morning from Owattonna,
Mimi, where they have been visiting the
lady's parents for the past two months.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-23
WHISKY EXPLOSIONS MADE HAVOC
Fire in q Large Building in lowell
Caused Great Excitement.

F1re In Large Building in DWELL
Caused Great Excitement.
Lowell, Mass. Nov. 20.-The large
fve-stOry building on Middle street
known as the Harker block was almost
destroyed by fire this morning. The
fire started in the liquor store Of j. n.
Beavy. on the first floor. about las a.
m. 1t spread rapidly and was aided
by repeated explosions Of whisky in
barrels. which blew out windows and
created havoc to the windows of ad-
Joining buildings. At 2:15 q. m. the en-
gines Of the city were at work and at
that time it looked as If the fire was
under control, but suddenly it blazed
up furiOusly and threatened to eat It's
way through to Merrimac street. BY
hard work the flames were confined to
the building, and nearby property was
only slightly damaged. The upper floors
Of the block were used by the Appleton
Manufacturing Company for the stor-
age Of cotton goods, and it is estimated
there were 100000 worth there when
the fire broke out.
At 2:30 a. m. the fire was under con-
troll. From present estimates the loss
will exceed $350,000. The building was
owned by Colonel Parker Of the gov
errors staff.
3:15 a. m.-The fire is under control
No loss Of life. The loss on the build
ing is $35O,00O No damage of conse-
quence done outside Of the building
destroyed.
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-23
Congressman Hyde Says It Is
Inevitable.
AN INTERVIEW AT TACOMA
Believes This Nation VIII Not Permit
the Overlapping Of the Cont.
nent by English.

Tacoma. Nov. 1s.-Congressman s. c.
Hyde Of Spokane. who takes his seat
at Washington in December. In ex-
pressing his views on the Venezuelan
question and the Monroe doctrine, said:
1.-THE English nation is our rival.
Their aid and sympathy for the south
prolonged the conflict. cost US hundreds
OF millions in money and hundreds of
thousands Of lives. I am one Of those
who believe this nation has q, mighty
destiny to fulfill, one which will not per-
NIT the overlapping Of this continent
by large part OF the British empire.
War with Great Britain must come.
When it does come, the British possess
sions in North America will be no more.
In the language Of John Bright, We
shall have vast ocean-bound republic,
stretched from the frozen oceans Of the
north to the warm seas Of the SOUTH I
would love to enlist as private soldier
again to prosecute that war;"
The silver blade. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1895-1903, 1895-11-23
AWFUL STORMS ON THE LAKES
Number Of Vessels Went Ashore In
Lake Huron.


Detroit, Nov. 20-Last nights storm
seems to have been most severe on
Lake Huron. The steamer Northern
Wave went ashore trying to enter q
harbor Of refuge at Sand Beach. The
crew are on board but safe. The steam
err Kearsage grounded inside the har-
Dor. The wreck Of steamer was seen
today drifting off Point Crescent. The
life saving crew from Austin has gone
to the rescue.
CANADIAN BOATS SUFFER.
Port Huron, Mich. Nov. 2O.-The Ca
madam schooner Dauntless is at anchor
seven miles above the Fort Gratiot
light on the Canadian shore. The crew
was taken off today by tug. The seas
are breaking over the boat and she is
fast going to pieces. Two schooners
are ashore about four miles up on the
Canadian side.
LAKE ERIE TEMPESTUOUS.
Cleveland, Nov. 2O.--A snow storm,
accompanied by fierce northwest gale,
has prevailed on Lake Erie since mid
night, causing such a tremendous sea
that very few vessels are attempting to
enter or leave the harbor It is believ-
ed some boats were caught out in the
gale.