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The Press., 1906-11-28
Crows In Nesting Time.

While 1t is a fact that in places the crow is not destructive to an important degree, 1t will be long time before he will be considered friend of either the farmer or the sportsman-perhaps never. And all the arguments that may be advanced in favor of the crow will not save him from being shot at; killing is a different matter. While those who have grown morbid from reading new nature stuff go to ex- tremes concerning crows, or anything else for that matter, sportsmen as a rule permit the crow to live in peace during the nesting season. It is merely a question of fairness that dictates their actions in this. It stands to reason that the sportsman who avoids fishing during the spawning season and protects game and game birds in the summer will not molest a crow when 1t has little ones in the nest that would starve if the old birds were killed. But after the young birds have grown strong enough to take care of them selves and all of this black race have resumed active operations against the agriculturist and other birds they must take care of themselves if found guilty of marauding.-Fielda and Stream.
The Press., 1906-11-28
Germany the Modern Rome.

Let the German people keep a lesson from antiquity before their eyes. Once before an England and a Germany of no less different character have con- fronted each other. They were Car thage and Rome. And old Rome with its policy of force and power finally conquered the cash politics of Carthage and raised itself to the position of the first power upon earth. We have his- torical example when we say that the German people must return from the imitation of the un-German Carthagin- ian-British finance policy and must go back to the Roman-German policy of power and might. In no other way can a really great Weltpolitik be pro- noted in the hope perhaps of making ourselves ultimately the leading peo- pie in the world.-Berlin Grenzboten.
The Press., 1906-11-28

"Btay where you are till Pm through with you," cried Bentley, at white heat. Now give them to me-"
 'T will not"
 "You shallv'
 'I'll be ruined,'' gasped Sheldon.
 You'll be ruined if you don't. I'll have you arrested inside of an hour."
 The beads of precipitation stood out on Sheldon's forehead. With trem- bling hands he opened tin box and flung its contents indignantly across the table.
 ''Take them, - youY he cried, with a bitter oath.
 And so 1t was not until Miss Elliott sat opposite Bentley at a table at lunch that she learned how nearly she had been delivered from her "abun- dance of riches" She sat speeches., watching Bentley with beautiful, hor rifled eyes as he laid bare the decep- ton that had been practiced upon her, touching lightly upon his own part in the affair
 "Oh," she said in an unsteady voice, 'what can I say to you? want to thank you. I cannot-I do not know howl
 He leaned forward, his eyes holding hers across the flowers on the center of the table.
 'T know" he said under his breath, "but I dare not ask-it is so much"-
 She colored a delicious pink, but her eyes met his bravely.
 ''There is nothing-that could be-too much," she said.
The Press., 1906-11-28
EARTFORn.

Mrs. Mary Maroey, aged SC years, who has persisted in living alone in her house in Eastford, despite the en- treaties of her son, Bradford Marcey, of Eastford, who wanted his mother to live with him, was burned to death Tuesday. When the medical examiner arrived he found Mrs. Mar cey's body on the floor terribly burned. It is supposed she set her clothing on fire by attempting to light the fire with kerosene, as near the stove was can of oil. The doctor says she must have suffered great agony, and there was evidence that she had been to the sink in an endeavor to put out the flames with water. Her clothing was entirely destroyed and she was burned terribly about the face, and presumably inhaled the flames.
The Press., 1906-11-28
COVENTRY.

Funeral services were held at South Coventry Tuesday afternoon for Geo. W. Durham, who died Saturday night at the age of 77, following a stroke of apoplexy. The services were held at the home of Henry K. Washburn, husband of the deceased's only daugh- ter. The deceased was a carpenter and wagon maker by occupation, and was a native of Mansfield. He was a civil war veteran, having served in the twenty first regiment, Connecti- cut volunteers. His wife died several years ago. Besides the daughter, he leaves three grandchildren and a sis ter, Mrs. Lucinda D. Bennett. of Spring Hill. Burial was in the Ma. than Hale cemetery.
The Press., 1906-11-28
SOMERS

Miss Emily Pease goes to Ellington to visit her sister.
 Mrs. Webb Ferguson of Hartford was in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Eliza B. Pease is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Needham, in Spring field.
 Mrs. Emma Ravens has gone to En- field to spend the week with her daughter.
 NJ. H. Kinney of Union was in town this week visiting his daughter, Mrs. Corbin.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Shaw spend the week with friends in Northampton and Florence.
 Miss Caroline Griffin, teacher of high school, spends her vacation at her home in East Granby.
 MT. and Mrs. William Daniels of Springfield, with their little son, will spend Thanksgiving in town with Mrs. Daniels father, E. D. Avery.
 Mrs. Mary Hulburt goes to spend Thanksgiving week with her brother in Rockville. She will also visit relatives and friends in Manchester before her return.
 The town hall has been much inn proved by the recent repairs, includ- ing a new ceiling, @ new floor and the replacing of the old cumbersome wood en posts with iron posts.
 Rev. E. P. Root of the Oongrega- tional church preached a Thanksgiv- ing sermon Sunday. He will spend the remainder of the week with his family in Northampton.
The Press., 1906-11-28
Dlsraeli,. Ideal of Gre.tne...

When Disraeli was curly and smart and comparatively unknown, he visited the Royal Exchange of Liverpool in company with Duncan Stewart, a lead ing merchant of the city. It was at high noon and the exchange was thronged by merchants. The scene so impressed the young member of parlia- ment that he said to MT. Stewart:
 My ideal of greatness would be that a man should receive the applause of such an assemblage as this-that he should be cheered as he came into this room"
 DisraeH went in and came out un- noticed. but several years later he again visited the Liverpool exchange in company with MT. Stewart. His en- trance was greeted by cheer which spread into roaWMpd ended in an ovation The test e1y to his political prominence deeply moved Disraeli, who, recalling to MT. Stewart the re- mark he had made years before, said, My ideal test of greatness has been realized"
The Press., 1906-11-28

personal property, consisting of horses, household furniture, etc.
 The Methodist church will hold their annual fair on the evenings of Dec. 10th and 11th. Fancy and use- ful articles will be on sale, also home- made candy and ice cream. There will be an entertainment for each evening. Admission, 10 cents.
 West Stafford.
 Mrs. Esther Russell spent Sunday at F. 2. Fairfield's.
 Mrs. E. L. Brown is visiting rela- tives in Staffordville.
 Roy Barlow was at his home in Westford over Sunday. ...--. | Miss Josephine Newell was the guest of her sister in Willimantic over Sunday.
 Henry Worthington, former resi- dent of this village, died at his home in Manchester last Saturday.
 Miss Alice Graves was in Spring field Saturday, and witnessed the Brown Dartmouth football game.
 Fred Graves starts to-day for Or mund, Fla, where he will spend the winter. A farewell reception was given him last evening by the young people. Music and games furnished a very pleasant evenings entertain ment.
 Rev. Egbert N. Munro has been making a special study of Christian science'' for the Holland county asso- citation of Congregational ministers, and presented the result of his study to the association at Andover last TuesdaV
The Press., 1906-11-28
TOLLAND.

Wm. Taylor of New York was the guest of his family over Sunday.
 Charles Edgerton of Bristol was re- oently the guest of J. W. Edgerton.
 Mrs. Charles Hurlbut is very ill. Her many friends hope for her recov' cry. 4-.-.
 The grange will celebrate it's tWen' tieth anniversary Dec. 4th. A good attendance is requested.
 Rev. and Mrs. H. T. Barnard left Tuesday for New York. where they will be the guests of MT. Barnard't sister.
 Miss F. Daisy Whiton returned to North Norfolk Saturday, after spend inc a month with her mother, Mrs. O.. L. Whiton.
 Charles Dewey is spending his va cation with his parents in Mapping, and Irving Elmer with his parents in Rhode Island.
 The schools in town closed Friday for the Thanksgiving recess. The primary room in the street had appro' priate closing exercises.
 Mrs. Emile Hilton and family went to Bridgeport last week, where they will spend the winter with Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Tilton's mother.
 The penny social, held Friday even ing, with MT. and Mrs. Chauncey Vinton, proved a great success, and netted the M. E. Ladies' Aid over eight dollars.
 Union Thanksgiving services were held Sunday evening in the Congre- gational church. Rev. J. A. Wood read the scripture and led in prayer and Rev. H. T. Barnard gave the ad. dress.
 The school taught by Charles Dew ey of Mapping gave a very pleasing program in the town hall Saturday evening. The proceeds, which amount ed to ten dollars, will be used for the benefit of the school.
 The missionary meeting held Fri day afternoon with Miss Luoile Agard was very interesting. Special topics were taken up by the following mem bers: Mrs. H. T. Barnard spoke OF the Society Islands, Mrs. E. s. Agard on the Hirvey Islands, Mrs. L. B. Price on the Astral Islands.
The Press., 1906-11-28
WALES,

There will be Thanksgiving dance at the Lakeside pavilion Wednesday evening, Nov. 28. An oyster supper will be served to all who wish.
 Another strange dog visited Wales Wednesday morning. It was thought by it's actions to be mad dog. After being chased around the village it was shot in Theron Riders woodshed, where it had laid down to rest. It bit dog that belonged to Joe Greg ory, who lives on the Daniel Shaw place, on the read to Brimfeld.
 The public schools closed on Friday afternoon for the Thanksgiving vaca- tion of one week. Miss A. Gwendo- len Bell of Springfield, who has been in charge of the intermediate grades this year and last, has resigned to ac- cept a position in the New Bedford schools at 8 much higher salary. Miss Margaret Mclaughlin of Barre, Me-, has been elected to fill the va cancy. -
 Dr. Otis W. Sedgwick has closed out his practcie in Wales to Dr. Leon ard B. Rowe of Somerville, and will leave town after few weeks. Dr. Sedgwick's friends regret his decision to leave town He has just returned from special study in New York hos. pitfalls and has not made definite plans for the future. Dr. Rowe has taken up his practice and will be located in the rooms used by Dr. Sedgwiok in the Shaw block.
 AnRrnl1 onras Haadanhn and Norna lola
The Press., 1906-11-28
ELLINGTON. Crystal Lake.

Mrs. W. Leavitt of Springfield called on friends early in the week.
 A large number from Crystal Lake went over to Holland Saturday even- ing to the home of Frank Brooks to help him celebrate his 21st birthday. A complete surprise was planned and a most enjoyable time was had by all.
 One of the largest and most suc- cessful gatherings for long time was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. U. Charter, where a most excellent chicken-pie supper was served by the Ladies Aid society of the M. E. church. Nearly 100 people were fed and $40 was realized. A large bus load came over from Rockville, bringing the clerks of L. E. Hale's dry goods store and a number of their friends. All report 8 good time.
The Press., 1906-11-28
Spanish Sheen.

There are said to be 1O,OOO,OOo mi gratory sheep in Spain, which travel on occasions as much as POO miles from the plains to the mountains. They are known as transhumantes, and their march. resting places and behavior are governed by special regu- lations dating from the fourteenth cen tury. At certain times no one may travel the same route as the sheep which have the right to graze on all open and common land on the way.
The Press., 1906-11-28
DiScOurtesy.

If we inquire closely into the com plaints of modern deterioration of man. ners in the lower classes we should find that the real sting does not lie In actual ludeness, but in the shock of receiving courtesy when respect was demanded. The complainants feel in their modest degree very much like Henry LIX. of Hochneunschloesse Fichtenwald, when the American stu dent on being presented said genially, "Pleased to make your acquaintance" " Miss M. Loane in Contemporary Re- view.
The Press., 1906-11-28
A. Funny M1sprint.

One of the most ludicrous announce ments that ever appeared perhaps was made by a London newspaper in the earlier half of the last century to the effect that Sir Robert Peel "and par ty of fiends were shooting peasants in Ireland" The words misprinted, of course, were friends and ''pheas- ants'
The Press., 1906-11-28
Two EDochR.

In the Honeymoon-Let me sit by you, darling, while you pour the tea. love to watch your white hands toying with the cups.
 Next Season-What does the maid mean by not putting another leaf in the table? We might as well be sitting in each others lap, etc.-Detroit Free proSs
The Press., 1906-11-28
Her SuDposItiou.

"I'm glad to say," remarked Mrs. Strongminde in an insinuating tone, ''that my husband is not a sporty man" "Oh," replied Mrs. Kafiyppe, looking very sweet and innocent, "I'm surpris- ed to hear you say that. have always supposed that he must have married you on a bet"-Chicago Record.
The Press., 1906-11-28
Much EXnrEernfed.

''Tell me-" said the inquisitjve for eigner, ''do American girls affect mems clothes?"
 "No," replied the gallant native, mot to any extent"
 Well, well, Is that really trueW
 well, of course, little rouge may stick to the shoulder of fellows coat occasionally, but then it's easily brushed off. off."--Philadelphia Press
The Press., 1906-11-28
Effect of Familiarity

"Breeves is pretty familiar with the law, I am told"
 Wonderfully so. guess that Is why he manages to get himself fined for contempt every session."
The Press., 1906-11-28
A Matter of Money.

'Would you marry a woman who had sued another man for breach of prom iseT
 "Well, it would depend largely on how much the jury had compelled him to pay her."-Chicago Record Herald.
The Press., 1906-11-28
Sluggish Liver a Foe to Ambition

You can not accomplish very much If your liver is inactive, as you feel dull, your eyes are heavy and slight exertion exhausts you. Oiino Laxative Fruit Syr. up does not nauseate or gripe and Is mild and very pleasant to take Orino is more effective than pills or ordinary cathartics. Refuse substitutes finders Jacobsen.
 Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's Home in New York, Cure Feverish- ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move aud regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. over 30,0cO testimonials. THEY NEVER FAIL. At all Druggists 25c. Sample FREE. Address Allen s. olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y.
The Press., 1906-11-28
HOME NEWS.
n,,.,AL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per nne.l
 Try the boiled dinner Thursdays at Ben Knights restaurant in the Foster stone block
 A new lot of Paper Napkins just re- eeived at The Press office. Designs to suit every occasion. Prices lower than ever
The Press., 1906-11-28
Same PRnnIe.

"Halloa, BilkinsI Who are you work ing for nowT
 Same people-a wife and i've chil- dren,"
The Press., 1906-11-28
To Break In New Shoes

Always use Aliens Foot-Ease. powder. It prevents Brightness and Blisters, cures Swollen, sweating, Aching feet. At all druggists and shoe stores, 26c.
The Press., 1906-11-28

AcErOn cures Headache and Neuralgia
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15

Mr.. ahd Mrs II G. Tegtmeler gave
two delightful evenings at their home
in the first ward this week. The house
was beautifully decorated for the occa.
sions. Tuesday evening the singles
ladies aud gentlemen, and Wednesday
evening the young married people were
royalty entertained by the genial host
aud hostess. Hearts were played aud
the game was interesting and exciting
both evenings At a late hour a supper
consisting of all abe good things was
served each evening. ). III Egeland
captured the first prize for the singles
and Miss Andrea ABBY was the unfor-
tunate loser of the most games on
Tuesday evening. Ms. T.. A. Wearne
was winner among the married folks,
The flowers for the occasion were tulips
for the Shingles" and Carnations for
the married folk.
Theron Fisk. national organizer for
the Farmers Organization of United
States and Canada, was in this city
last Saturday and addressed a large and
enthusiastic meeting of the tillers OF
the soil at the court house in the city
| He understood his topic thoroughly and
handled it in a very pleasing manner
At the close of his speech Local Union
No. / of Webster, South Dakota, was
organized with a charter membership
of fifty and the following officers were
elected: s.. s.. Yeager, president,
Peter Holmquist, vice-president, II. o.
Wickre, secretary. David Compton,
treasurer and J.. A. McKibben local
organizer. The aim of the %organiza-
ton is to promote harmony among the
farmers, cut out all politics and by
cooperation to force up the price of
commodities. The local branch starts
off well. Mr.. Fisk will return to Web
ster on March 9Th 1906, when another
meeting will be held at the court house
opening promptly at 80 o'clock and it
is hoped by the promoters that as many
farmers of Day county as possibly oan
will be present and learn the great
benefits to be derived from a member
ship in this organization.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15

The case of w. II. McClusky vs.. II.
O. Wickre was finished and given to
the jury last Thursday. This was a
for recovery on a note. The jury
brought in a verdict for McClusky in
the sun of S2,4l745.
The case of b. Il. Drake, ct al, VS..
August Shultz came up but a continu-
ance was granted until Monday upon
the payment by Drake to Shultz of $40.
The case of August Rowland VS.. John
Krauser, a case where Krauser hit
Hovland in the eye breaking his glasses
aud injuring his sight and resulting in
a suit for damages. The ulaintiff
was given $40 Is.
The case of Ewald q Dunton VS.. w.
G.. Boyd, there was no defense and the
court directed a verdict for the plaintiff
for full amount claimed.
George Butler vs.. Edward Paul was
the next case called and a verdict was
directed for the plaintiff on all points.
The first case Monday was b. f.
Drake VS.. August Shultz. The court
instructed a verdict for the defendant.
When the State of South Dakota VS..
Leo Briske, charged with forgery came
up the defendant asked for a contin-
lance until the July term which was
granted and he is out on 81 900 bonds.
The case of International Harvester
company VS.. Carlson & Hunter, ct al,
was continued over the term as the
defendants Carlson & Hunter are seek
ing relief through United States bank
ruptcy laws.
The case of L. j. McManus VS.. j. NJ.
Giblin resulted in a verdict for the
plaintiff of SO.
Case of Buffalo Pitts Threshing com
pany VS.. Phillip A. Gross as sheriff of
Day county was settled ont of court.
In the case of Frank C. Rhodes VS..
Wagner & Schmitt Judgment was
granted plaintiff for the amount claimed.
The case of VIM. Sikkink VS.. NJ. A.
Thul & Company was continued over
the term upon payment by defendant
to plaintiff of $40.
Andrew Lapinski plead guilty to the
charge of forgery and was sentenced to
the reform school at Plankinton until
he is twenty-on mi years old.
Judgment was rendered in the case
of Martin Giblin VS.. 4. j. McManes for
the plaintiff in the sum of $272.4
The verdict in the ca Sc of Mary
Sichmiller VS., Constance Dolney vas in
favor Of the plaintiff for 800.
At 1880 this Thursday morning
the jury was discharged and court
adjourned until April Bird, 1906.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15

Professor S h. Reed, the well known
pep man and one of the best instructors
insthe northwest is in Webster for the
PIT pose of organizing a class in practi-
cal writing. Professor Reed will give a
talk on practical writing 1t the public
school building Monday evening Feb
ruary 10.
about the most sensible advertise
ment we have seen to head off the buy
ing from catalogue houses vas the one
presented IL the Webster World last
week by Fiksdal Brothers. They
quoted prices and showed hat goods
could be purchased cheaper here at
homo. The catalogue houses get their
BUSINESS by generous advertising and
that is the only way for you to increase
yonrs.
The posto flee department has dis.
continued the tri-weekly stage between
WAtertown and Webster, owing to the
rural free delivery that cover the
northern section of the route. Adver.
49, ments are posted for bids for carry
1iIB the mails three times a week
pet Tween Kent and WATERFOWL. Those
desiring to bid may ascertain particu-
14fs by calling at the WATERFOWL post
en- ce. The change in the service will
~ e place within a few days, and par
lbs desiring to bid should lose 10 time
admitting proposition.
tuesday, was a pretty cold day all
vel the country and while the Their
nJDmeter has registered a lower temper
4snre many times since the water works
Mystem has been put in this city
tai day occurred for the first time the
4<eezing of the pipe that leads up to the
&servoir at the power house and break
OF the same. All of the water came
b and at the present the only supply
that pumped directly from into the
aims. superintendent Lockwood has
force of men making the necessary
pairs and it will be but a few days at
be outside until every thing is in ship
pape again.
The entertainment given at the opera
puse last Friday evening by Miss
livia Dahl and Miss Gena Smi tn,
hder the auspices of the Norwegian
pciety of Webster vas the musical
rent Of the winter. Miss Dahl Is a
Tive of Norway and her songs were a
IRE treat and executed finely. She has
Wonderful voice and under magnifi.
mt control. Miss Smith is at home in
fell Rapids, this state. Her execution
pom the piano has been the talk OF all
pvers of that instrument ever since her
isit to this city. Miss Smi til. was once
pupil and then an instructor in All
3aints school at Sioux Falls, afterwards
pnishing her studies in the old country.
The ladies are assured OF another
backed house should they again come to
Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15
Return Engagement.

Manager Small has arranged with
the Shaw Gallagher New York Players
under heavy guarantee, to produce the
screaming farce comedy, "Yours Truly
O n the evening Of Tuesday, February
2lst, and patrons of the local theatre
will appreciate Mr.. Smail's efforts to
give them an opportunity Of witness ing
a first class production in every particu-
lar. The same company appeared
earlier in the season in ~ Won ans
Sacrifice" Literally interspersed with
clean cachy s~pecialties. Seats on sale
at the usual place. Prices 20, 30 and 90
cents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15
Low Rates West and Northwest

Daily from Feb. Is to April z, there
will be greatly reduced rates made on
the above dates to San Francisco, Los
Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and
many other points west and northwest.
Half rates for children of half-fare age.
Liberal stop overs on all tickets. Tickets
are good in tourist sleepers. For
further particulars see nearest ticket
agent, or write #. A. Miller, general
passenger agent, Chicago.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-02-15
Low Rates West and Southwest.

Low Rates West and Southwest,
On Tuesdays, February 6 and 90,
greatly reduced rates will be made to
many points west and southwest,
account special homeseekers excursions.
Tickets are limited to twenty.one days
from date Of sale. Liberal stop overs
allowed. Ask nearest ticket agent Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee g. St. Paul
railway for further particulars or write
to +. A. Miller, general passenger agent.
Chicago.