Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-02-15
LINCOLN.
Interesting Exercises I'm Honor OF
his Birthday.
Hon. John T. kean DeIiy erS q
Notable Address.

One Of the largest Audiences of the
season assembled at The Opera House
Monday evening to commemorate the
birthday of the great comnOner-
Abraham Lincoln. The exercises were
appropriately given under the auspices
of the local Republicans for az n
speaker said "Republicans may aell
honor Lincoln not only a. the frs, Amer
lean but asthe frs: Republican" The
large turnout of representative citizens
from all parts of the county testified
strongly to the hold the memory of
Lincoln has upon the Affections Of loyal
American people. The stage was hand
somely decorated with the National
~colOrs, a prdtrait of Lincoln rested on an
easel, Thanked by pictures of Garfield
and Mckinley, While the hail was drap-
ed with bunting. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman +. W Taylor
who announced as the first number on
the program a selection by the Webster
Mandolin Club which received a deserv-
ed encore. A solo was next rendered
by Mrs. Frank Anderson in a manner
which quickly installed her ls a favori,e
with the audience and she charmingly
responded to the hearty applaus. with q
second number. Mr.. L. A. Nili.r fol
lowed in a brief address eulogistic of
Lincoln, in which he rapid, sketch-d
his life from the early struggles of
poverty to the closing hours of his career.
Nividly,he portrayed his early surround
ings, his desire for learning. the strug-,
giles of hS fife, his early bereavement,
his sterling character and mental quail
ties, his Patriotism, and Ms great kindiis
ness of heart. Mr.&Miller's address was
frequently punctuated with applause
and &'ffeni he declared, pointing to the
Nutiensf aolors, that Lincoln was never
ashaHfed Of the American flag the bah:
fairly rang with applause 49, (,
Following:this camesAa duet by Mrs.
Anderson apd Il. A. Wearne rennered In
a manner which pleased the 'assemblage
who enthusiastically insisted upon q re-
Spouse but were obliged to be content
with o bow Of thanks from the artistes.
Chairman TAYLOR next introduced the
orator of the evening. Lieut.. Gov. John
IT. Keen who delivered IN address ON
''The, kife and Principles OF the Martyr
ed President" .Mr. Kean was &C Ihjs,
best and no greater tribute could be paid
a speaker .har the rapt attention raid
his remarks by Che audience. He told
VI NipS FhbAt va AHSoAA ~ "a Nh4~
trance into che arena nf political life,
his honesty of purpose. hisIndependsnce
how he did what was right and TRs not
afraid TO assume respQnalbillts.. Ths
| great struggle for tho Senatorial prize
between Lincoln and Douglas !, was
fgraphicaIly portrayed rs 'was tho
sySsce forthe Proficiency between the same
fxx.n fnsayANk.An3 4 .xtaukcF Il IF,rrrks 8aHA
Douglass. The grave situation which,
confronted Lincoln when he assumed
the Presidential chair and how he MAS
ltefed II was pictured. The Biographies
sketch Of his ubject,ended the speaket
took up the questions ofthe day undeS
| the caption Of sWhat would Lincoln dow
ciared the principles Of Lincoln the hertt-
age OF the Republican party whose duty
and privilege it was, to carry them ont.
bearer for 1900 called forth enthnssAstkc
applause. The entire address was o.
magnificent effort which proyedthat Gov.
speaker. IL WAS a beautiful tribute 70
the Immortal E;ncofp lind aringingrxpoei
ton OF Republican d~oetorin. The Repof~
lcE1NLit pItSeHl Ills hidIecS III lIS ruusct{
to its readers in fext lsspe.,., nAtt ssfss
The celebratjpa H4s concluded b, the.
singing of "Americs" by theaudfence. !,
Efo,for the Turkey biinDer to be. dr.
iicately and delicionsit served by the
Ladies Of St. Mary's Gaiild ahd avaraci.
onsly and decorously eaten by, those
| willing to pay 33ets for the satns. fine.
Friday from 6 O'Clock .. sm.; place
| Workman Hall Min st. ~: ~
E.tE. Kohlhase. of the Dab. Rapids
implement company. went down to the
| Falls last Saturday evening and re-
mlnihed until Monday, fo,nnooss: Mr..
Eobltasc was 0ne oil a iafge class in-
itiated Saturday, evening into the
Sioux Falls Council, u. G. T.-Dell
Rapids Times, III .1
There viii be n Masquerade Ball ut
the opera ilorse. Feb. %. given by the
! l.. L. Club. Prizes Will be glyen 'as
follows: Best masqne couple. $500,
most comic couple $3.50. Parties with;
ont being masked will not be allowed
to dance till ailer1l o'clock.
Ole Highland IL in correspondents
! with Iowa parties who desire 70 pnr>
1 chase Ifs ,Laupford prOlertyslaR Ia