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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-10-01

From the Waubay Clipper:

& AuCcAa1 evening"
DR.. Herman was among the Web
ster visitors Tuesday evening.
A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Haakon Nelson Monday, Sept. IA.
ID. w. Paul and NJ. Rexford were
Webster visitors Monday, having
driven over.
Rumor has il that Mrs. E. E.
Niles and Peter Nielsen were mar
sied a week ago.
Mrs. M. A. Thul of Webster
spent Tuesday here with her sister,
Mrs. Pete Schmitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. j. Mundt are the
proud parents Of a bran new daugh-
ter, born Tuesday, Sept. Is.
Rev A. A. Thorn went to Webster
Tuesday to see Rev. i. B. Trefeth
rem, who was there from Ipswich.
We are waiting nor only for the
arrival Of our news press, when we
will again be at home in Waubay.
We won't say anything about the
prize fight Sunday night, but Joe
did get the most ducks-or he didn't.
Ray Pitsor returned to Webster
Monday after spending a couple Of
days with his sister, Mrs. W.P. Jack
son.
Miss Emma Schultz departed
Tuesday night for Grand Forks,
N. ID, where she has a position as
clerk in a store.
Hon. G. Fl. Burke of Pierre stop
ped in town for a brief period Tues
day and continued his way east on
the noon freight.
Eugene, the young son Of Mr..
and Mrs. j.. l.. Riddle, was thrown
from his horse last Saturday and
hurt quite severely.
Mrs. A. Z. Odell came oyer from
Webster Monday morning and spent
the time till Tuesday evening with
relatives and friends.
Quite a change in business circles
Tuesday, when RsR. Kempter pur-
chased the entire stock of dry goods
and groceries from E. r. Thompson.
Mrs. Lizzie Latham returned to
her home in Wisconsin Monday
night, after having spent some time
at the home of her cousin, Frank
Engelhart.
Fred Atnerton deperted Tuesday
r;ghs for ST, Paul, where he will
stop to spend q day with his son
Guy, and then will continue his trip
home to San Diego, Cal.
Jack Romnel and wife drove to
Webster Saturday, accompanied by
the lady's sister, Mrs. McCumber,
and daughter, Inez, who are whiting
them from Los Angeles, Cal.
S. I. Laseli will begin the cree
ticn next week Of a temporary struc-
ture for the use Of the State Bank
this winter. In the spring he will
put up 4 fine brick building
b. q. Easeli was here from Twin
Brooks the fore part Of the Week,
and packed up his household goods
Tuesday to ship to that place,
George is looking pretty weak after
his spell of sickness.
7. N. Bennett arrived from
Monroe, Wash, Monday 10 look after
his business interests here. Tim
looks just as big and healthy as
usual, but we notice that he has ac-
quired the western Washington
"lean-to', which is usual with the
inhabitants Of that region. He ex-
poets to remain about a month.
Last ekWednesdayFra Kapp-
hahn. aged 10, a nephew Of Chris
Palmer Of Egeland township, acct.
dentally shot himself, He was stand
ing On a pile Of rocks holding a shoI
gun in front of him, when he let j
slip thrsugh his hands, The ham
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-10-01

Production new wealth, 'o3 $13S, 597, 750
Production new wealth, '02 119, 949, 900
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-10-01

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Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
The King of Bells.

The Car, or king of bells, as the
Russians call it, is in the Kremlin at
Moscow, and. in spite of one or two
other claimants for the title, it is un-
doubtedly the largest bell in the world.
1t was cast in 1888 by order of the
Empress Anne. There is no record of
its ever having been hung. 1t was
found imbedded in the earth where it
had fallen and was excavated and set
in position by order of the Emperor
Nicholas in 1880.
1t is 10 feet 315 inches high and
weighs 432,0OO pounds. 1t is said there
were more than 1000 tons of bronze
melted for its casting.
The king stands in the middle of a
square on base of granite and looks
like a great bronze tent. A fragment
broken off from it lies near the tower
Of Ivan Veliki. 1t is used as a chapel.
the fissure being so great that a man
may walk through without lowering
his head. 1t is a beautiful piece of
work, and it's tone is said to have been
particularly sweet The sides sweep
out in broad and mighty curve and
are encircled with a top and lower
border of artistic merit
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
A Good Enough Excuse.

A memorable instance of presence of
mind was the adventure of a certain
Desaugiers at the time of popular up
rising in Paris, when the people took
possession Of the Tuileries. The hero
of the incident sagely acted upon the
theory that poor excuse is better than
none and sometimes better than bet
ter one would be.
He was an inquisitive person, and re-
gardless of the danger he FASTENED to
the Tuileries at midnight to see what
was going on. At the gate he was
stopped by two revolutionists of Omi-
nous appearance. "Why do you not
wear a cockade, citizen? Where is
your cockade?" they asked.
A mob gathered about him and de-
manded fiercely, Citizen, where is
your cocEadeT
Desaugiers took off his hat turned it
around and around, looked at it on all
sides and then said in a tone of mild
surprise:
"Citizens. it is strange. very strange!
must have left it on my nightcap."
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
MUSINGS.

Wit that wounds is the cruel surgery
of speech
Heaven help the man whose friends
are all enemies.
If you must refuse a favor, learn the
art OF being polite about it.
The money that makes one mare 30
OFTEN makes tie other mare stop.
You have not lost your fortune as
long as you have not lost your life.
Make chums Of your wife and chill.
dren and know the whole charm Of
home.
There is no such thing as ease within
the belief of men and women whose
hearts are unselhsh
Men of small minds are slow to see
III any man more than they are capable
OF seeing in themselves.
You can bet your boots, my boy, your
boss knows what you are about. You
don't fool him; YOU fool yourself.
10 be important is one thing; to loC6
important is another thing, but to feel
important, there you have the fellow
who really enjoys his own society,"
SchOOlmaster.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
Their Last Quarrel.

There could be no excuse for family
quarrels if it were not that they are
preludes and excuses for happy recon-
citations. No honest man will say
that he and his better seven-eighths
never disagreed, says a writer in the
New York Press. l have in mind one
brilliant fellow who tells this on him
self and his wife in deepest confidence:
I'VE had our little after dinner spat.
as usual She vowed she was going
home to her mother. who lived only
two blocks away. | swOre | was going
TO the club and stay all night. The
hve children of our happy union were
asleep. The servants had gone to a
ball. She got out of the front door a
little ahead of me and started east. |
went west. At the corner | looked
back out of the slant of my eye and
saw her standing still in the middle Of
the next block. After a little hesita-
tion she walked back. | said. Quite
a moon tonight why don't you open
the door" she ripped out. Because my
keys are upstairs. l replied why, so
are miner she cried. Well. | had to
climb tree and open the window on
the third floor before we got in. And
we haven't quarreled since"
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22

Mrs. Major Lee, born Venner, loves
10 tell over her romance and commonly
wind up with: 1T is really too touch
ing. After poor, dear Carter had so
nobly stood aside for his uncle he mar
rled my cousin because of the family
likeness"
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22

she said; then as a thunderous knock
sounded: Talk of angels and Angelas! {!
There she is, as sure as fater
Miss Angela Venner, otherwise the
family, was heavy in person as in
purse. Notwithstanding Bernice, a
slender beauty, was so curiously like
her' Angela could not help hating her
Undoubtedly it was aggravating to
nave fate take the same general outline
and color scheme. yet from it evolve a
creature SO exquisite as to make one
seem coarse and dauby caricature
sun, since Miss Venner had really a
conscience she greeted Berry more af-
iectionately than the others, even
pumping a few tears.
But don't you worry, Cousin Ange,"
Bernice said bravely. I'VE can take
care of ourselves"
Untll | am ready Co take care Of
'hem'' Classy piped; then. smiling up
at her rich cousin: Pm going to mar
ry' you knOw-marry rich. After that
we Shall all be happy"
Indeed! Who is the MANI" Miss
Nehher demanded. half aghast. Classy
smiled more infantinely than ever. 81
aul not right certain yet" she said. II
am going home with you to find out"
with all my heart. you ridiculous
DaDy" Miss Venner said, pinching
Cassys cheek. In her fortnights stay
Sne made at least fifty separate plans.
out went home with Classy under her
wing assured that her poor cousins
We're ungratefully bent upon working
Out salvation in ways of their own de-
Nising.
Mlusummer always brought Vendale
" us Dest. This especial midsummer it
was rairly enchanting. Classy had been
,uere TWO months. Carter Lee and his
Uachelor uncle. the major, had kept
'u'hgs social humming. The two bal
ouced beautifully-Carter had money
liu Willful strength. the major gallant
experience. Between them it was no
%ork at all to make Classy the belle of
.ue countryside. Miss Angela had let
mem into Cassy's pious purpose and so
herds. . :" 'Do 30 '''o' -
rOr young person thus specula-
~'ely bent Classy was no end difficult
- u'incult, indeed, Miss Angela begged
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
The Discoverx of Felt.

Felt is a union of animal hair with
wool in such manner as to produce a
hrm, compact substance. Its discovery
was of so much Importance that it
seemed necessary to attribute it to di-
vine agency, and hence we have a ira
dition of sanity origin. When st. Glenn
ent was fleeing from his prosecutors
his feet became blistered, and in order
to abate the pain he placed wool be-
tween his sandals and the soles Of his
feet. On continuing his journey the
wool, by the perspiration, motion and
pressure of his feet, became a uniform
ly compact substance, which was after
ward denominated felt.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
Finnish Grammar.

Finnish grammar is of a difficulty
absolutely repulsive. None Of the 9th
er languages of the same group is half
so hard. Hungarian-nay, even Turk
1sh, despite the vexatious initial i'm.
pediment Of the Arabic alphabet-is
easy in comparison. The syntax is at
once provOkingly elaborate and per
pleXingly obscure. 1t possesses fifteen
distinct cases and four and twenty
differentiated intinitive forms; but, on
the other hand, there is no real dis.
tinction between nouns adjectives. ad-
verbs, propositions, intinitives and par
ticiples, so that the student must moi
be startled by finding infnitives regu-
larly declined like nouns, and nouns
taking upon them degrees of compari
son like adjectives.
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
FOR the FAMILY
LIKENESS
By MARTHA MCUlIOCH.WllIaMS
CopDrigIIt, 1902, by 4. c. aTcC7ure
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shes coming today" Trix Venner
said despairingly. looking up from an
open letter. Bernice, the eldest Ven
ner, smiled wanly. Il knew it." She
said. "MisfOrtunes never come singlv.
Classy the youngest of them, who had
foolish dimples and floss silk curls all
over wise little head, protested mild
ly: Don't say that, Berry. I'm sure
Cousin Angela means to he very kind Z"
She'll nag. nag, nag over our risk
ing that mOney-I'm sure there was
not enough to be worth keeping" Trix
said, dropping her head between her
hands Bernice laughed-she had the
spirit of them all. Right YOU are.
Trix." she said. Still, there's no de.
nying / don't see just how we are TO
live without the hundred odd dollars
interest it brought"
why, somebody, allbOdies, must go
10 work" Trix answered, sighing.
Pm already in business, raising
chickens Bernice said, smiling whim-
Sically. Hereafter l shall sell broilers
and fresh eggs instead of letting them
be eaten at home. You needn't laugh-I
can make something out of my chicks
and Trix has at least a chance to be
Organist at st. Michael's. Classy must
keep house and help me with the
broOders. Oh, we shall manage fa-
mOusly without troubling Cousin
Ange"
Il hate to trouble her, but there
isn't any other way" Classy said. with
her most infantile smile. The other
two stared. You don't mean YOU are
going to live with her-be Il companion
and dependents" Bernice cried, red
spots flashing out in both cheeks. Cas-
sy patted the red spots softly as she
answered; "Oh, no; I'm just going
home with her for a visit. She likes
to have me at Vendale, because Carter
Lee said once we two made such an
artistic contrast"
why does she not marry him and
have done with it, l wonder?" Trix
said reflectively. Bernice had turned
away her head, the red dying out
quicker than it had come to her cheeks.
Classy sat very straight. THAT is one
of the things am going to find out"
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22

Oarter to take her to task roundlv
one Is letting slip the best chances
He - c''n ever hope to have" said Cous-
~ Angela. Refused three men lasf
week to my certain knowledge. each
VI whom has thousands a vear" So
carter lay i'll wait for Cassv as sbo
went out to the rose garden. For =
minute they walked silently along tba
petal streWn paths; then the man
% 1aceu about asking plumply Classy.
"no Keeps you from marrying richY"
Oarlef' who keeps you from marry
ing rlch! You've been engaged rs
nave not this last seven years." Classy
Aetorleu' looking at him sidewise.
lie laughed not quite easily. Don't
you know about my engagement:" no
"SAed. 1 courted Anga to please nv
grandmother, who was in love with
Nendale. have not married bel~as
veto please myself"
see. Your delay is the reward Won
allow yourself for diligence" Cassv
SAID, dropping her eyes.
STOP" Carter said roughly .You
KNOW love Bernice, who will have
nothing to say to me because she
tnihkS agreed to sell myself and
rightly enough despises me-"
IF tell you Il secret-two secrets
VIII you ever tell?' Classy asked irrel-
e'antIy, smiling rOguishly Carter nod
ueu' Again she laughed and put her
mouth close to his ear, saying: Il can't
Whisper; the secret is too big. Major
Lee is dead in love with Cousin
Ange"-
20 Lord! Classy, don't joke! 1t
would be too cruelY' Carter gasped.
Classy ran on as though she had NOT
heard: Hes counting her, too-court-
ing a heap better than ever YOU uid.
And she likes it. The only reason she
doesn't say Yes Offhand is she thinks
the loss of her would kill YOU
"Oh, how can l undeceive herr" Car
ter cried.
Classy looked at him with lofty com.
passion. Don't you think her eyes
would be opened if you married some
body elseY she asked.
"Hou-yOu said there were two Sc
crets. You don't you can't mean Ber-
ry does not quite hate me?" Carter de
manded' trembling as he spoke.
Classy looked wise. "You have heard
all you can bear for one time" she
said
Mrs. Major Lee, born Yenner, loves
TO tell over her romance and commonly
wind up with: 1T is really too touch
ing. After poor, dear Carter had so
nOblX stood aside for his uncln hn r,,nn
Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
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Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
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Smyrna times., 1903-04-22
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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-12
County Court.

The County Court, subsequent to our
report last week. transacted the follow
ing business
The report of J. w. Rider and others.
viewers of the proposed new road at Sub
lette's farm was received and ordered to
be fled
F. P. Lynch. late superintendent OF
Halltown and Kabletown pike, was order
ed to make full and final report of his
management of said road at special SEES
sion to be held June Ist. :.
Numerous orders were passed on the
sheriff.
R. l.. Withers was appointed road sur
veyor of Precinct No. 8, Kabletown dis
trict, vice w. B. Conrad. resigned.
Winchester Telephone Co. was sum-
moned to appear before the Court in June
session to show why its franchise should
not be revoked.
Court refused to open a public road
through the land of Mrs. Eugenia Pierce
in Shepherdstown district
Smithson & Brown were granted
license to run an eating house in Charles
Town
A list of erroneous tax bills was pre-
sented by Gerard d. Moore. trustee for
the late Sheriff Eugene Baker, and it
was ordered by the Court that the ac-
count Of the said Baker be credited with
the amount of the bills aggregating $s44.-
"a.
Upon the application of John Steph-
enson Seminary, that institution was al
lowed exemption from taxes IN the future
the reason being that the Seminary is
school property and not assessabe under
the laws of West Virginia
Commissioner Daniel Hefebower was
appointed to sell the toll houses on the
Charles Town and Berryville turnpike
He was also instructed with Sheriff !. d.
Billmyer to sell the toll houses on the
Halltown and Shepherdstown turnpike.
The account of sales is to be reported to
the Court at the August term.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-12

The marriage of Miss Minnie Cordelia
Haukness to Mr.. John Pendleton Ken
nedy, nephew Of John PendIeton Ken
nedy. Secretary of the Navy under Presi-
dent Fillmore. and author of Horseshoe
Robinson, . . Rob of the Bowl. Life Of
William Writ" and other literary works
famous in the early days, and son OF
Judge John w. Kennedy of Virginia. oc-
Cured at high noon today at the home OF
the mother OF the bride, at the Stanton.
A small company of intimate friends
witnessed the ceremony. at which the
Rev. James B. Craighll relative OF the
groom, officiated. The apartments were
beautifully decorated in palms and flow
ers, the north bay window, in which the
bridal party was grouped, being bower
Of green and color. The bride wore a
a very becoming gown of crepe de Paris
aud an exquisite bertha of lace. She was
unattended and carried bouquet of lilies
of the valley. Mr.. Walter William Scott,
of the Library of Congress. was best man.
Mrs. Elizabeth McBrier of the Congress
sional Library played the wedding march.
The bride is the daughter of the late H.
c. Haukness. formerly postmaster at Al
bert Lea, Mimi. aud a prominent figure
in the politics of that state. The groom
was educated as civil engineer and is at
present one OF the assistant Librarians in
the Library of Congress. He has been
prominently identified with prominent
social organizations IN Washington, and
for two years has led the german at the
meetings of the Tuesday German club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy depart this even
ing for two weeks bridal trip, returning
to make their home in Washington. La
ter they will spend six weeks at the tor.
mer home of the bride, in Minnesota
Washington Star. Mayo.
We acknowledge receipt of the mar
rage announcement and "at home" card
of Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy. At home af-
June Ist. The Stanton.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-12

Mr. Editor On the 4th Thursday of
this month our town election will be held
for one Councilman in each Ward for the
next two years. Candidates will soon be
before the people. 1t is very important.
in view of contracts. leyies and other acts
of the Council, tor the people to see to it
that they elect persons who are qualified
to hold office under the charter of the
town, for outside of the charter there is
no power in the Council on any point
covered by the charter. Several towns
in the state have had their Council de-
clared by the court to be without authori-
ty to act, because the Councilmen were
not qualified to hold the Office. Would
it not be wise for the taxpayers to see that
all Councilmen are eligible under the
charter of the town. The charter of
this town, in chapter one, section seven,
on page three, provides that the qualif.
cation Of members of the Council shall
be as follows:
Section 7. The Mayor and Council
men must be at the time of their election,
and during their term of Office, owners
in fee of real estate in said Corporation
of the value of two hundred and fifty
dollars over and above all membranes
thereon, and be entitled to vote for mem
bers of its Common Council"
If the taxpayers will apply that test Of
qualification, before voting for Council
men, there will be lots OF trouble saved,
and Council selected whose acts will
be legal and the people protected. under
the law. TAXPAYER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-05-12
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