Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-01-08

up OE bit DIloeOl-nlhuiooh pAahOh 1<1e
urday, where they perform next for it
amt abit nice and they won't like it
either. A brakeman who can't tell the
difference between a teacher and an
actress has no business holding q posi-
ton in a civilized country.
John Ease, one of the clerks in the
employ of Chilson & Haugen departed
for his home in Goodhue, Mimi, Satur-
day in response to a telegram announc-
ing the serious illness of his mother.
Word hes since been received of the
mothers death before his arrival. Mr.
Tase has the sympathy of the COM
munity in his bereavement.
Joseph Matchbox has been dis
charged by his attending physician and
if some unforeseen accident does not
occur he will suffer no serious inconven-
fence from his broken leg, of course he
will have to be careful for some time
yet, but it is thought he will be able to
do his springs work albright. Joe is to
be congratulated on getting out Of it as
we'll as he has.
Little Jimmie Abbott met with quite
a painful accident Tuesday. He was in
the storm shed at the ~postofice when it
blew down and got pretty badly bruised
up. 1t was necessary to take three
stitches in his nose. He was taken to
Peabody's drug store where DIR. Lull
fixed him up. The lad has the symya-
thy of everybody in his misfortune.
The ladies' of the Episcopal Guild
held a luncheon and supper at the Z.
w. Small residence Saturday afternoon
and evening, and from the proceeds
added about fifteen dollars to their
treasury. The house and tables were
heavily decorated with holly and ferns,
and between courses the guests were
entertained by readings by Mrs. Sig
linger and music by Miss Grace Egge.
Mr.. Denton will remain in Pierre
and will each week furnish to this
paper a resume of the proceedings of
Legislature during the session. We fiat
ter ourselves hat the readers Of the
Reporter and Farmer will get one of the
best reports sent from Pierre. If
you are looking for all the Legislative
news subscribe for the Reporter and
Farmer.
Max Mcneil, who is now in business
at Pipestone, Mimi. came up last week
to spend a couple Of days with his for
mer employ er in this city, q. D. Peter
son, with whom he, learned his business.
Max looks about the same as he did
when he used to roll pills for Gil. at the
Lion Drug Store, only he is a little
thinner, many friends here were glad to
renew the acquaintance. He returned
home Saturday.
D. E. Potter was up from Butler Fri
day to visit relatives and friends in this
city for a few days. He dropped in to
see our new press, Uncle Potter fur
nished the power to print the first paper
on the old press in 1884. He ~congratu-
lated US on the e press and said he
was glad to see the Reporter and Farmer
was keeping up with these progressive
times i'll the point Of equipment as well
as everything else.
The tonsorial parlor, pool room and
bowling alley heretofore conducted by
T. L. Speers has been leased by that
gentlemen to the brothers, G. E. and j.
r. Lee, who will continue the business
at the old stand. While the Messrs.
Lee have been residents of this city but
a few months, yet they have made many
friends who wish them success in their
undertaking. Mr.. Speers will engage
in business in Minnesota.-Wells Co.,
On. d. News.
Mrs. T. Z. Egge entertained about
thirty on Friday evening by giving a
"Black Peter" party. This scheme OF
entertainment, while entirely new, was
successful in bringing about a good
time, and those present thoroughly
enjoyed the occasion. The game OF
"Black Peter was taken up at five
tables, the person loosing at each one,
winning a black mark on the face as q
reward. At the conclusion of the game
those having mo thah an average
number of these marks We're requested
to square themselves by taking part in
a program of field sports, which brought
out "a number of local champions.
A. U. Granstrom, of Roslyn, was in
the city Tuesday and in conversation
said the creamery had done a very salts,
factory business last year, and every,
body interested wa well satisfied With
both the results and the prospects. The
following officers were elected at the
annual meeting Monday, Jan. 9th
Treasurer, John Reed; vice president
Chas. Rrausei secretary, A. u. Gran.
| strom; treasurer, David Williams; trus,
tees, John Farmer, 4. G.. Moore and
| H.. Co..