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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

city of Huntsville VS.. Oscar Goldsmith
for the collection of a small sum of tax
IS. The case involves the validity of the
privilege tax assessment, from which
the city derives an annual revenue of
about $4,000. The case has been on the
dockets of the circuit court for several
months, and its final disposition will de-
eide the fate of thirty-two other cases
similar to lit. Goldsmith will appeal to
THE supreme court.
News reached the city yesterday Of
the death of Ben Dannheiser at Chicago.
Mr.. Dannhe:ser has a wife and a number
of relatives in Huntsville.
Rev. DR.. w. F. Sullivan, aged 70 years,
died yesterday at Gurley. He was a
Cumberland Presbyterian minister, and
was worshipful master of the Masonic
lodge at Gurley. He leaves several chill
dren
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
SILVER MEN WIDE awake
Twenty-Four Clubs Formed in
This County.
PUGH ELECTED PRESIDENT
Of the Mother Club Formed in Birmingham
Several Months Ago-Says Democrats
viii Have Hard Fight

AT meeting of the Democratic. BIZ
metallic club last niggit John c. Pugh
was elected ITO fill this vacancy caused by
the resignation of President J. c. Car
michael
Undsr the head of election of officers
the nlame of John c. Pugh was placed
I'm nomfra Ion for the presidency by
Hon. John W. Tomlfnson, who said:
81 place in nomination a man imbued
with 'Jhe ETERNAL principles of true dslm-
ocraey. A man fearless in his advocacy
of tn, Sc principles; conservative, yet ag-
greeslve, putting the cause first, the in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
AN ESCAPED CONVICT.
Robert NobIn, Under Sentence For Grand Lar
ceny, Brought From Nashville.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Huntsville, Dec. 4.-Robsrt Noblin,
alias Robert Tate, an escaped convict
under sentence for grand larceny, was
brought to this city from Nashville last
night and lodged in jail The Madison
county authorities have two charges of
horse stealing against the prisoner. Mob
lin was arrested in Nashville two months
ago, and would not return ito Alabama
without requisit,on papers. He has
given the authorities great deay of
trouble.
The circuit court yesterday decided in
favor of the plaintiff in the suit of the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
TWO PEOPLE FOUND DEAD.
Boy Discovered in the Woods and an Old Man
in Barn.
Special to The Age-Herald.

Special to The Age-Herald.
Decatur, Dec. 4.-John Beatty, IA
year-old white boy, was found dead yes
terday in the woods near Danville. He
was lying with his rifle by his side. He
is supposed to have accidentally killed
himself while hunting He had been
missing several days.
j. c. McCleskey, an AGED farmer of
Pitt, this county, was found dead in his
barn one day this week. He had gone
oue to water his stock and was found
a few mimi ties later by his Wife, lying
under a pile of hay. He had been hale
and hlearty up to the hour of his death.
He was nearly 90.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

Here's sample of how we do 1t:
A great local packing house got
overstocked on HAMS-had 2o,-
900 pounds Of sound, well-cured,
closely-trimmed Hams over orders
in sight. They wanted the MON
Ely for them. We had it, and
made an offer for the lot Got
them. We sell Hams now, deli
cious, not too salty, but sweet as
a nut, at
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
Some People Think x x.

WE SELL BETTER GOODS than
the old-style, high-priced, singles
line dealers. This is a mistake.
Some of them sell as good goods
as can be found anywhere. It's
not in the QUALITY of the goods
in which we excel, it's IN the
PRICES on the same quality.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05

Toydom grander than ever.
Come and see it-third floor.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-05
We s ssst $50 Shoe

On the Market. Full line OF all grades and styles Of
Shoes Bargains which you will talk about after you
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Webster's Day.

Tomorrow, July ., the Webster and
Dexter ball teams will cross bats at the
Webster ball park and a good lively
game may be expected as a purse of $25
hangs on the result. The local nine will
try hard to wipe out the defeat OF July
A, while the Dexter's are confident that
they are the only pebbles On the beach
and expect to prove it. The celebrated
Nashville Students band will be in atten-
dance and discourse lively or funearaI
music as the case may demand. The
Students carry q nine with them and
are expert judges OF the national game.
In the evening, the celebrated MINISTRIES,
Nashville Students, will give their un-
rivalled minstrel show at the opera
house. A day OF unadulterated sport is
promised and you cannot afford to miss
it. Game called at two o'clock sharp.
Come and bring your family.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

a new lot OF shirt waists Just received
at Iegtmeier's. They are hot ones, good
Tor hot weather.
ohas. DUEL was down from Bristol
tuesday. His pony won first money at
browns Valley on the Fourth.
For a cooling and in~vigorating drink.
try Miners Fruit Nectar at NJ. A. THUS
soda fountain.
Council held a meeting Tuesday eve
ming. The report OF the proceedings WI
appear in u next issue.
A complete line OF flower pots all sizes
from &c. to 25c. just received at Pea
body's drugstore.
To belong to the Webster ball team il
anything but a badge OF popularity
nowadays.
Complete fishing outdts-rods, reels,
hooks, flies, lines, sinkers, foats-at the
Pioneer drugstore.
Miss {. NJ. Hunter, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. W. G. Dickinson. left
Tuesday evening Tor her home in PhiIa-
delphia,
Elerveacent Hydro Bromata Caffeine
will stop your headache. Try it ut Pea
body's soda fountain.
Station Agent Bradley and wife took
Saturday nights train for M~onteyideo
to spend Sunday with friends. They re-
turned Monday morning,
You will not make any mistake if you
go to Manson & Lee for building ma
terial as they can beat them all.
Up. Brown and David Martell and
families are spending a few days at En-
envy Swim lake this week.
GYPSINE-A superior substitute for
Kalsomine, Alabestine or any other wal
finish on the market. At Peabody's,
The railway company allowed their
employees to celebrate on Monday, no
freight trains running that day.
Special Sale Saturday only OF war.
%ranted pure Cider Vinegar at 25cts. pei
gallon. Remember the price, day aud
place.-At BaXters.
Agent Bradley is enjoying a visit from
his father, p. Bradley OF Clinton, Wis.
who will remain for a week or more
Denison's imported finest fancy crepe
tissue paper in floral designs and plain
%colors, twenty-four shades, all new and
dainty.-M. A. THU.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Baby Cabs,
Etc, Etc.

For first-class engine and boiler work
can on or address W. c. Ehlers, Bristol.
S. ID.
I'd. Dyke came in from the road -
spend the Fourth in the bosom If his
family.
C~ementico, a durable wall finish. %
cents per package at Peabodys drpg
store.
Agirate a race track and park ON the
g round south OF the track. No time like
the present.
Delicious, is the only verdict for the
new drink, Claret Phosphate. at NJ. 4.
THUS.
+. A. Wearne has accepted a position
as b]ookkeeper and cashier with II. G,
T~egtmeier.
When in town and in need OF a lunch
or square meal call at The Model Res
taurant.
r.. G. kemptner, accompanied by Miss
Myrtle Schultz, drove up from Waubay
Monday evening.
Il YOU contemplate building, it win
pay you to have Mansou& Lee figure on
your bill.
Ii this favorable weather continues.
he crop pessimist will have to go out OF
business.
Something xtra,-Champagne Pbos.
phate,-iust right. Ice cold at Pioneer
Drugstore.
The horse races which were to have
been held at Langford July 4 have been
postponed until August j..
Ladies, have you seen the new lot OF
re ady to wear skirts just received at
Tegtmeier's.
Chas. Payne is enjoying a visit from
his brother, f. L. Payne, who arrived
Sunday from Savanna, Ill.
We have five head OF good fresh young
mich cows for sale, cash or on time
Manson 4 Lee.
A. NJ. Allen drove over Tuesday from
W atertown by way of Lily to look after
some business matters.
Money to loan on real estate security.
No delay, money ready when papers are
complcted.-W. S. Haish.
John Pressnall sold his residence to
ID. A. Chapman and departed for his
Iowa home Tuesday night.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

An exciting runaway took place last
Saturday but there was no one in town
to witness it.
Good driving or work horse for sale
cheap, weight LOO pounds. Inquire oil
Judge Cowan.
Hosea Jewell and Chas. Compton will
change residences and Mr.. Jewell ana
family will reside over the Model res
taurant.
When hot, tired and perspirlng, you
need something cool, heathiul n re-
lreshing. You will find it in Ice cream
Soda at NJ. A. THUS.
Frank Burns has resigned his posltloh
as deputy postmaster and Miss EyanSie
Belts has accepted a position IN the
Office.
Don't use a smoke house but krauser $
Liouid Extract OF Smoke to smoke your
meats. One bottle will smoke an ordl-
nary butchering. At NJ. 4. THUS.
John S. Mack came up from Mlnneap-
o,is 20 snend the national holiday with
tho old folks and children. He departed
Monday night.
Farmers, insure your crops asa
loss by hail in the old reliable 81 rau'
$500 ID TX
Fire & Marine Insurance Company ID
Compton is tile local agent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gruby entertained
q large number OF the young ioiks ia'
evening in honor OF Miss Clara uruos'
An excellent time was had.
Mike Thul has put in a conple'e ""'
or crushed fruit for soda fountain use
- .raam soda favored with TINS
,ruit il the best drink put up. Try
RI Huntington arrived last frioas
morning to spend his summer vaea''
with relatives and friends. he WIZ re-
t,rr to his work Saturday mgh''
rrauser,s Liquid Extract OF Smoke lF
,he hest article on the market iof snno
inc meat, and has many aasa" T,,,,
over the old way. For sale by A'An
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Celebration i'm Wheatiand.

The national holiday was enthusiast
cally observed IN Monday by the resi-
dents of Wheatland and adjoining town
ships at Thoe's Hall. From the early
morning team after team came in from
every direction until at the hour OF
opening the exercises it is estimated
that over 800 people were present. At
three o'clock p, m. the following order
OF exercises was commenced
Selection, Wheatland orchestra.
Address OF Welcome, X. O. Thoe.
Reading OF Declaration of Independence,
Lizzie Lunberg
Selection, Wheatland orchestral.
Grafton, II. w. Parliman.
Poem, ''The American Flag" j. j. Fosse.
Comic 4th OF July Grafton, Jacob Thoe-
Selection, Wheatland orchestra
Song, "The Kingdom Coming
Jacob Thoe.
Reading Declaration Of Independence in
Norwegian, L.. J. Langland.
Song, 1.-TWO Little Girls in Blue"
Miss Hilda Markrude and Kinstead
sisters.
This closed the set program, each mum :
Der OF which was enthusiastically re-
ceiyed and heartily enjoyed. The floor
was then cleared and the tripping OF the
light fantastic toe began and was kept
up until an early hour in the morning.
1t was a day OF unadulterated pleasure,
patriotism and good feeling fairly bub-
bling over. The usual number oil side
shows, wheel OF fortunes, ETC., were
present, but failed to attract the gen
eral attention from the exercises to any
extent. WheatiaDd is all right
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Field Day.

Tuesday, July 20, has been set aside
as a grand midsummer field day at
Webster. Purses to the amount oil 5000
have been raised for horse, bicycle aud
foot races. Andover and Dexter will
play a game OF ball. The program calls
for a free-for-all trot or pace, purse 500;
a free-ior-all running race, purse $50 ;
pony race, purse $35; three mile Di-
cycle dash, purse So farmers race,
purse SIS. Grand bowery dance in the
evening. Entries for the races can be
made with Thos. Achenhett,
Webster, s. d.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Dentistry Without Pain.

By the use OF electricity it has been
shown that dentistry a be practiced
absolutely without pain, both as to
filing and pulling teeth. The Cataph-
oresis outfit accomplishes this purpose
and is the latest discovery in dentistry.
DIR. W. G. McDavitt, the painless den
fist. will be n BRISTOL at the Brokaw
House Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. July 20, 81, %, and at Webster
at the Commercial House Friday and
Saturday, July 1924.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
samnel Bntrnff OF Marshall. MINI.

Samuel Blu truff OF Marshall, Mimi,
who had cen visiting his sister at Ell
rod, stoppe d off here on his road home
to visit Bob Taylor and folks. Bob used
to work for Mr.. Butruff thirty years ago
at Red Wing, Mimi, so the meeting was
a very cordial one. Mr.. Butruff was
very outspoken in his admiration for
Webster, which he describes as the
busiest little city he has visited in the
Northwest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Whenever you enter a parlor where q
very formal affair is going on, it is then
that you feel a little uneasy, especially il
yonr suit isn't just SO. Ii you wear a B.
X. & Co. suit there's no possible way to
lay your embarrassment to the garment
its made right.-H. G. Tegtmeier.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

CAUCUS-A citizens caucus viii be
held any time on demand at the furnl-
ture store for the purpose OF selecting
baby cabs for the rising generation OF
Republicans, democrats and
populists invited.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Mrs. L. w. Scripture and Mrs. Bessie
Mattison departed Thursday night for
Ortonyille to spend a few days at the
lake, after which Mrs. Mattison proceeds
"a Illinois to visit her sister.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Mrs. ]. p. Webster and Mr. and Mrs.
George Webster arrived in the city last
night to make a few weeks visit win
relatives and friends. They drove thro'
from Alexandria, MINI.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Tom Lennon, having completed his
visit TO his dear young friend at Aber-
deem, arrived Oh today's freight to VISIT
another dear young friend and
ally take part in the production OF
yolunieer.n-Webste Farmer. 4.
Now, Tom, that's too bad. We thot,
the only ''dear young friend" You had
was in Redfeid. Is this n base Islander
ON Won, Tom !? Dear Tom, can you be
PLAYING false ?--Redfeld Press.
Aberdeen, Webster, RedfeId-Oh Tom!
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

The Model restaurant has changed
hands, Hosea Jewell having purchased
il from G.. III. Compton. The interior
has been remodeled, "a horseshoe counter
having been put in, and in the future
short orders will receive prompt atten-
ton, while full meals will continue u
speciality. Call in and enjoy the hospl-
tality OF the new management.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

ALI persons in Day County having
farms for sale or trade will please list
the same with me. have a number OF
correspondents who desire to buy farms
in Day County,. III. Mccoy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Strayed from the camp OF the under
signed at Pickerel lake July 2, 1897, one
light bay gelding, weight about LOO
pounds, ten years old, has scars from
rope burns under fetlocks OF hind legs.
Any person returning the horse or furn-
ishing information leading to his re-
eovery will be literally rewarded by
s. +. Alien, Verdon, >. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Don't fail to hear the Nashville Stu
dents at the opera house Friday night
this week. They are without doubt the
best colored company travelling. Sing
ing, dancing and specialties, to conclude
with their funny comedy. Secure your
tickets early now on sale. Prices re
duced to 15-25-35.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Ex-Governor Sheldon spent Friday in
the city and went to Waubay next day
where he delivered the address at the
celebration. He looks hale and hearty,
as if life ON the farm agreed with him
and speaks hopefully OF the crops in the
Valley. He departed for home Sunday
ponrpipo
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

r. j. Koch and family arrived Monday
from Eureka on q visit to his brother,
Gus, and his brother-in-law, Theodore
Schafer. They left for home yesterday
morning.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain unclaimed
in the postohice at Webster, s. D., for
the week ending July Z, 1897.
Mary Oga HC Pearson
Claud Stewart Otto Schultz
When calling for the above, please say
advertised and give date.
r. w. PARLIMAN, p. II.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Paul Decker, who has been serving a
twelve days sentence for being drunk
and disorderIy, was given a scythe aud
put to work cutting weeds on the street
Tuesday by the street commissioner,
He didn't do at'ing but swipe the scythe
and make tracks for the wild west, and
the city is mourning the loss OF the use
full instrument.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Secure your tickets for The Nashville
Stu dents Colored Comedy Company at
t he opera house Friday night. They are
good and should have a full house. Re-
member this is a 50c. show at I5-25-35.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

MARTIN Crowley went to Minneapolis
last evening to obtain surgical aid in
removing a piece OF steel imbedded in
ms eye. He has a very sore eye and it is
to be hoped that no serious consequent
ces will follow.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

The city council has made q good
move towards abating the house-to-
house meal-begging nuisance by ordering
tick cts for distribution among the
h ouseholders. These tickets call for a
meal and are directed 10 the chief oil
police. A hobo applying at a house for
gru b will be given a ticket which ii
countersi signed by the chief will be good
for a meal. No one need go hungry,
lille the burden of feeding tramps will
be taken from the shoulders of the weary
housewife. Tickets win be left with
every family in the city.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

A package OF Gypsine will cover twice
the amount OF surface that the the same
number OF pounds ordinary halsomlne
will cover. For sale at Peabody,s.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

The hill on the lot in the rear oil the
Methodist church has been plowed down
and the dirt used to grade the grounds
around the church, making a great i'm
nroyaInent
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

HazieTitns received d badly dIsdgured
hand By the premature explosion OF q
cannon cracker on the Fourth at Wan
bay Or Herman dressed the hand aud
he is getting along nicely.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

l., g. O~chsenreiter and 4, f. Haugen
lett for Redfeld yesterday morning TO
attend the retail merchants convention
held there to outline a policy for the
protection OF the retail trade, especially
against the iuroads OF the catalogue
houses oEother states.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

The Fourth passed off in Webster in a
very quiet manner. Most OF the folks
went to Waubay to help the citizens
there celebrate. A large number went
to the lakes and a few went to Langford.
In the evening, there was quite a display
OF fireworks around the city. Just wait
until next year and the eagle will scream
here in a proper amer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

The Milwaukee road shipped in three
carloads OF timbers to build q platform
and put up a derrick for the unloading
OF threshing machines and heavy ma
chinery, and have also raised the side
walk along their property to conform
with the established grade.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

An old tin can may answer thepurpose
but your plants will look much better in
q nice flower pot. A new line just re-
ceived at Peabody's drugstore at from
Sc. to 25c.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Horses and ponies for sale cheap for
cash or good secured paper. Will be at
Webster Friday, Saturday and Monday.
II. Clark.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Julius UaUpt, residing about seven
miles south, had his collar bone BROKEN
Monday by q runaway team. He was
brought TO town and lrad his injuries
dressed by DR.. Harris.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Theodore Tobias was tried Monday
before Justice Huntington on Il charge
stealing four buggy wheels about one
year ago from Ole Skunderberg, and was
found guilty and sentenced to Il fine OF
$40 and costs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-07-08

Mrs II. A. Peabody, Miss Elena and
Master Clare went down to Big Stone
lake Monday where they have engaged a
cottage in Simpson Park for the season.
The doctor viii join them Friday night.