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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
CROPS IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Weather Has Been Favorable for Un-
interrupted Field Work.

The latest bulletin of the South Da-
kota section of the climate and crop
service says:
The weather during the week was
generally fair and very favorable for
rapid and uninterrupted field work,
and except in some scattered and
limited localities, where some lowland
was too wet to work because of rains
of the preceding week, the soil was in
very favorable condition for seeding
and for the preparation Of ground for
corn. The nights were cool. There
was a heavy frost Saturday morning
over the middle and northern counties,
but no damage is reported.
The sowing of wheat is practically
completed in the southern and rapidly
nearing completion in the northern
portion of the state, and oat, speltz,
barley, and spring rye seeding was
very favorably advanced. Early sown
wheat is up in the middle and south
ern counties and it is terminating well
elsewhere, and an even and satisfac-
tory stand is reported generally. Like
favorable conditions prevail with the
earliest sown oats, speltz, and spring
rye. ....-
Although spring sowh grain has ger
minated slowly, because of cool nights,
II is making strong root. s,
Winter rye continues in thrifty con-
dition generally and shows very good
stand, and alfalfa IS doing nicely.
Potato planting and gardening pro-
crossed rapidly.
Prairie grass has made fairly good
progress and now affords considerable
pasturage, and the condition OF range
live stock is steadily improving. Grass
would be benefited by warmer weather.
Trees and shrubbery are coming In
to leaf generally,
The week closed with the prospect
for the early completion of small grain
seeding, prompt and even germinatlon
of the late sown and healthy progress
Of the carly sown, very gratifying, and
with the preparation of ground Tor
corn very favorably advanced.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
COLLECTED GRAFT" FOR AMEs.
Witness In Trial at Minneapolis Gives
Details of System.

Minnen polls, May Sin the trial OF
Former Mayor Ames for bribery Sat
urday Irwin A. Gardner, who swears
he collected the graft" for the mayor
from abandoned women, was recalled
for redirect examination. He de-
clared that he had given his evidence
without promise of immunity or re-
ward of any kind from the state He
admitted collecting from patients OF
DR.. Ames for medical services, but
entirely distinct from these transac-
tions. Asked why he did not turn the
money he collected over Immediately,
instead of retaining 1t until $500 had
been accumulated. he explained that
the mayor was imbibing too freely
and was in no condition to receive 1t.
Thomas r. Brown, who was the may
or's private secretary, testified that
he had seen Gardner pay the mayor a
sum of money in bills. He described
the circumstances, corroborating
Gardner's evidence, but could not fix
the date exactly. He also produced a
list of "roomers" he had found in the
mayors desk while, cleaning 1t out.
This was sitter the mayor had left
town. 1t was in the handwriting OF
Charles r. Hill, the mayors captain of
police, and presumably was the list OF
women who were paying for protec-
ton. Christopher Norbeck, former po-
lice detective, now serving sentence
I'm the state prison at Saltwater for
bribery. told the story of "graft" and
his connection with it. His evidence
was largely corroborative of Gard.
ner's.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
GOVERNMENT GRIsT MILL.
The Only Building In Minneapolis
When Simon Bean Came West.

The Only Building In Minneapolis
When Simon Bean Came West.
Many of the old settlers of Bath and
vicinity met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Simon Bean recently to help them
celebrate their golden wedding. ST.
mon Bean and Margaret Munson were
married at st. Anthony, Mimi. May
/, 1853, Rev Mr.. Bostwick officiating.
Mr. Bean, native Of New Hampshire,
came West in 184s, when there were
no railroads west of Albany. He came
to Chicago on the lakes, staged it to
Galena, and went up the river to st.
Paul and over to st. Anthony.
At that time the only building on
the west side of the river where Min
neapolis is now located was the gov
eminent grist mill
Mr.. Bean was in the lumber BUSH
ness in Minneapolis for many years.
AT one time he owned the farm which
now includes Minnehaha Driving Park.
He and his wife lived in Minneapolis
till 1876, when they went to Howard
Lake, where they remained five years.
In 1881 they came to Brown county.
Dakota territory, locating fine farm
a few miles from Bath. They still live
On this farm. They have three chill
dren, Charles L., of Columbus, Ohio:
G. W., who lives on farm adjoining
theirs, and Mrs. Matt Chalcraft, Bath.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
Did Not Know Nsw Mexico.

Delegate Rodey of New mA-ico HIS
been astonished duting the fight for
statehood To find that n great many
people IN the eastern states think that
New Mexico Is foreign country. A
friend OF bis who runs a big store in
the territory was in New York re-
Gently ana went into Wholesale house
Ia purchase goods, He told aIordly
looking attendant that the goods were
for shipment TO New Mexico The
export department Is oss the next
floor" said the New Yorker, which so
enraged the would-be purchaker that
he left the place after giving the as
tonished attendant a rather sulphMous
Lesson In geography.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
MANY COME HERE
Pierre Reports the Presence OF Many
Land Seekers.


Land Seekers.
The homesteader and land seeker
has been in evidence in Pierre Tor the
mast v eek, and strings of wagons load
al with lumber of the homesteader,
who is going out to build shack
and begin residence are on the road at
ali hours. while the liyerymen are md
Inc q harvest from those who desire to
90 ont and look at land In which they
Consider making an investment.
The week has brought in about TWO
hundred seekers after land some
among them being those who fled last
fall and who are out to begin resi-.
dence and others making their hrs'
appearance. .,..,
The general trend OF conversation
with those here now is they are com
me" referring to others in the section
from which they came. The fact IS ne.
coming more and more apparent that
the DAYS Of free homesteads are about
zone. and the desire TO secure the meet
nd onp6rtunities is drawing the set
tIsyoent III the west side OF the MIS-
so,Iri river. Already 125 filings have
l,sah made ri the land Office here lor
Anil and the indications now are ior
a record month.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
THROUGH WHITE EARTH.
Three Roads Are Rusily Engaged In
Making Surveys.


Making Surveys.
White Earth. MINI, May 5. - Last
week the right of way agent of the
500 road was on the reservation ascer-
tanning the names of the different al
,ottees through whose allotments the
railway route will run. and perfecting
other arrangements in connection
Herewith. This week the attorney
and right of way agent for the Great
Northern are at the agency engaged in
similar employments. Both routes are
running parallel to each other and
only half a mile APART and about four
miles west of the agency and through
the agricultural belt of the reserva-
ton The Northern Pacific Is running
a survey which cuts the reservation
from the southeast to the northwest,
which will pass through the timber
belt of the reservation and in close
proximity to the finest fishing and
duck grounds of the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
INITIALS ARE ORGANIZED.
TWO New Mutual Insurance Companies
Are Organized.

When Il was learned that the valued
policy insurance law applied to mutual
companies as well as to the old line
companies, 1t was declared that all
mutuals would have to go out of bust
ness in the state.
Evidently all people do not look
upon the effects Of the law in the same
light, as two more INITIALS have just
been organized in the state both at
Sioux Falls, These two new ocganiza-
tions which have been granted au-
thority by the state department to do
business in South Dakota are the Sioux
Falls Mutual Fire association and the
Retail Mercnants' Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company.
II IL eyidenet that they are either
starting ont ON wild move. or some
one was mistaken in estimating the
effects Of the new law.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07

proposition means the paying out OF
money for nothing, except to bind the
bargains the trainmen have made with
roads in other sections of the country
and which would postpone for en- in.
definite period the reduction in freight
rates TO which we are entitled.
It should be further remembered
that, in case the principle contended
for by the employees is once granted.
there Is no knowing how far it may
extend what oiesr demands may be
made and which would have to be
granted, and how much longer a re-
duction In freight rates may be post
poned.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
FEAR FOUL PLAY.
Mrs. DeIp's Parents Have No Trace
f1er Whereabouts.

WITS ISIP rdTcnhS TIdfC mo iFaIC
i1er Whereabouts.
Osceola. Wis, May 5.--Mrs. Conrad
Delp. formerly a resident of this place.
and who disappeared from her home
in South ST. Paul last Friday. is still
missing. She was an exemplary young
woman of twenty-one, and left her
eight-months-old babe behind Her
father and mother are doing all they
can to find her. 1t was at first sup
posed that she came to the home Of
her parents at this place. out no trace
of her can be found any further than
the union depot at st. Paul. She had
no cause whatever 10 ieave her home,
as everything was very agreeable, but
stated few days previous to her de-
parture that she was homesick but
did not ask TO go home. Her disap-
pearance is shrouded in mystery, and
foul play is suspected by her father
and mother.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
AMPLE PLANS FOR SUMNER.
Lake Madison Chautauqua VIII Open
Ire T,nalffL - I.,aa


Its Twelfth Year on June so.
The Lake Madison Chautauqua will
open its tenth annual assembly on the
eve of June 20, 1908. For twelve years
this assembly has been prominent
among Western Chautauquas for guam
tity and quality of its programs. The
present management is offering the
best obtainable talent to the patrons
of this assembly.
Many new names will appear on the
program of 1903, but they have been
selected after much care and investi-
cation, and there is every reason to
believe that the high standard of for
mer years will be maintained in every
department.
This assembly is designed to be
both instructive and entertaining. 1t
will give an opportunity for lest, en-
joyment and advancement mentally
and spiritually. There is a daily
change of program. Logic, rhetoric,
mirth and music each will have its
place.
Lecturers of national repute will be
there. Nat Brigham, with his I'M
equaled views of the Grand canyon
and great Southwest; Robertson, with
j Edison's latest and best projecto-
scope; DR.. Heagle with his wonderful
painting Of Jerusalem, Miss Osborn
md other celebrated vocalists, Ritchie
and wife with their magic, are all now
under contract for this assembly, and
other attractions are being added
daily.
Good camping ground, good hotel
European plan--on the grounds, and
everything possible will be done for
the comfort and pleasure of all COM
: ers. .E@
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
COM M ERclAL MEN
To Assemble in Convention at Hot
Springs.

To Assemble in Convention at Hot
Springs.
A generous subscription has been
made by the business men of Hot
Springs for purses to be offered for
the various games that will be played
here on May 16, when the commercial
travellers of this portion of the North
west will gather at Hot Springs for a
grand reunion and celebration. Plans
are being made for a baseball game
between the travelling men and a local
team, q bowling contest, shooting
contest, a big parade, swimming races
and other sports, the day TO close with
fireworks and a dance. "
The travelling men who visit the
Black Hills number nearly 100, and
each one is working enthusiastically
to interest their patrons along their
lines of travel to come to Hot Springs
and enjoy the occasion with them
They predict that there will be be-
tween 500 and 1900 visitors. There
will be excursion trains over both the
Northwestern and the Burlington from
both directions, and rate of one fare
for the round trip has been secured.
1t is expected that the visitors will
mostly remain over the 18th. The
travelling men declare that they have
passed a resolution that any member
caught soliciting business upon this
occasion will be heavily fined and ex-
PEELED from the ranks. 1t is their pur-
pose to organize Black Hills Com
mercial mems club and to hold annual
or semi-annual meetings thereafter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
pioneer poctor lead.

Ashland, Wis, May 5.--Dr. Edward
Ellis died here last evening. He was
born at Peru. Me-. "a, 1894 He has
lived at Ashland since March. 1856.
He was one OF the landmarks Of Ash
land and was wealthy.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
INDIANS WILL CELEBRATE.

Sioux VIII Join the chippewas In q
Notification.
White Earth, Mimi, May 5. - Ar
rangements are being perfected for
the grand celebration of the reserva-
ton" on June Is and 16, commem-
orative of the settlement by the
Chippewas of White Earth reserva-
ton II is expected that several hun
dred Sioux will be present on this oc-
casion and join their Chippewa breth-
rem in the old-time games and dances
of the long ago when the red man was
the Adam of the new world,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07

Much interest is being taken at Yer
million In the next state meeting OF
the fremen at Chamberlain on June
20. The locals have not decided
whether or not they Will send team
| g contest for purses, but several VIII
&c from here to take part in the indi-
(.lduai sports. The appropriation or
|slO0o by the state, and an additional
igift of $500 by the city of Chambers
pain insures some fine purses.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
OBJECTED TO THE MARRIAGE.
Girls Father Attacks Bridegroom and
Is Killed.

Sioux City, Iowa. May 5.--John e.
Kruger was Killed by Paul A. Thur
low near Madison, s. d.. Saturday
night. Thurlow had married Krueger's
daughter the day previous. Kruger
had never seen Thurlow, but he OBJ
jected to the marriage on account OF
religious differences He attacked
Thurlow with a revolver ThErlow re-
turned the fire. killing Kruger.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07

Preparations are peIng maze Tor a
grand celebration at Bonesteel on July
p 1t is expected that at least $500
VII be raised within thirty days. The
Rosebud Sioux Indians of the Ponca
district are being addressed and it is
expected that they will be cut in
orce. The Indians will entertain the
spectators with exhibitions of dances,
Pufalo hunting and old-time Indian
customs. The White river cattle
Foundup will be there at that time and
Foplng and riding bronchos will be one
pf the features of the entertainment.
bonesteel will endeavor to secure spe-
flai rates over the Northwestern rail-
foad for the occasion and 1t is expect
Ia that many from Sioux City and
omaha will be In attendance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
Gen. wrloht Reacbes Manila.

Manila. May 2. - Gen. LIKE ID.
Wright, vice governor OF the Philip
PINE islands. arrived here yesterday
Prom San francisco and was accorded
An enthusiastic reception.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA,
l0ona ~ rnant nf TnsuranaA


Company's Certificate OF Authority.
Whereas, The Northwestern Life and
Savings Co., corporation organized
under the laws of Iowa. has filed in
this office sworn statement exhibiting
It's condition and business for the year
ending December 81, 1902 conformable
to the requirements of the laws OF this
State regulating the business OF insur-
ance; and
Whereas. The said Company has fled in
this office a duly certified copy OF it's
charter. with certificate OF organization,
In compliance with the requirements OF
the insurance law aforesaid;
Now, Therefore. l. III. G. Shober Com
missioner Of Insurance Of the State OF
South Dakota, pursuant TO the provisions
of said laws. do hefeby certify that the
above named Company Is fully empow-
ered through its authorized agents, to
transact its appropriate business OF Life
Insurance in this State, according TO laws
thereof. until the 21st day OF December.
A. ID. 1908.
In testimony whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and seal at Pierre, this I'd
day of February. A. D: 1908.
(SeaL) II c. gHGgs..ERs,
Commissioner Of Insurance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07

From Grand Forks Daily Herald,
Gednesday morning, April 10Th, 1903,
6itorial column.l
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
STATE OF SOUTH Dakota.

=
/, H. c. Saober. Commissioner OF In
surance OF the State Of South Dakota.
do hereby certify that the above Is q
true copy of the original Statement now
on file at this Office.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal Of this
office at Pierre. this 9th day Of February.
to-
(Seal.) H. c. SHOBER.
Commissioner of Insurance
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07

STATE OF IOWA,

county OF FOIk--ss,
d. r. Witter, President, and c. G.
Life and Savings Company, being duly
sworn, each for himself deposes and
says that they are the above
described officers Of the said Com
pany, and that on tine thirty-lirst day
OF December last all the above described
assets were the absolute property Of the
said Company. free and clear from any
liens and claims thereon, except as above
stated; and that the foregoing statement
with the schedules and explanations here
In contained, annexed or referred to. are
q full and correct exhibit OF all the ass
sets, liabilities, income and disbursements.
and OF the condition and affairs of the
said Company on the said thirty-first day
of December last. and for the year end
ing on that day. according 20 the best OF
their information, knowledge and belief.
1 rpE
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
ID. r. WITTER,

Subscribed and sworn TO before me thiS
Goth day OF January, A. d. 1908.
(Notarial Seal.) GUY M. BRANDT,
Notary Public
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-05-07
Total expenditures
COMPANIES STATE

IDIHI HAUtIIUItUIF s..ss...s
COMPANIES STATEMENT I
NESS TRANSACTED In ,AH
OF SOUTH DAKOTA DURl
YEAR.
Whole amount of premiums
received in or from the State
of South Dakota during the
year .sss..ss.ss.,...
Amount paid for losses in
South Dakota during the
year 1890. ...........
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-22

The return of the Quigley brothers with their famous "Toll Gate'' was also one of the big things on the bill, and they held the audience interested from start to finish.
 Carlin and Brown are the German comedians you like to hear talk, and their songs are just the right ones. Frederick Lauder and Marion Stanley gave the sketch, Detained on Busi- ness," which has that overworked ex- cuse around which they build good comedy work.
 The Three Deegans had their illus trated songs, and the young lady made a hit with their feature. Billy Johnson has his speciality. and he is always a big favorite here. Fields and Whalen opened the show, with their 'Bowery Sweetheart act, and the vitagraph has twenty-five excellent views of the Robinson Crusoe'' story of Daniel De Foe. tss5 & gA5a
 Prices, evenings 10, 20 and 20 cents, afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies at matinees 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-22
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