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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
West Canton.

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Claude Steele has been on the sick
list.
Mrs. Anderson and daughter Mil
dred are visiting old friends and
neighbors at Marcus, Iowa.
Mrs. S. A. Todd took dinner with
Mrs. John Schlosser, Saturday.
The youngest child Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Thompson was quite seriously
sick last week but is better now.
Mrs. Baysore, Mrs. John Norgaard
and Mrs. A. II. Kinsley were callers
at Will Villages last Thursday.
Roy Millage and family were callers
at d. O. Payne's Sunday afternoon.
f. M. Beck returned home Thurs
day from Olivet.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Osvog were
Sioux Falls visitors Thursday.
J. G. Cornelius and wife, and Louie
Cornelius and Herman Nelson went
to Sioux Falls Thursday to the carni-
val and to see the airship. John says
he prefers travelling on the earth
rather than take chances up in an
airship, even when it don't fly,
Little Leon Knowlton has beer
quite sick but is getting better.
Louie Cornelius has returned to his
home at Bellevue, Ia.
G. FL. Cassill has been fixing up the
buildings on his farm occupied by e
f. Osvog. He has had the house ane
barn reshingled, a new foundation
under the barn, a cistern and cellar
cemented and cement walks around
the house.
Mrs. w. L. Millage, who has beer
quite sick is improving slowly.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Miss Mary Anderson, teacher In
Dict. II, has been visiting her pupils
in their homes the last week. Miss
Anderson is giving excellent satisfac-
tion in school.
John Schlosser left today noon for
North Dakota. He expects to take a
claim if he is suited with the land.
Will Montag and family arrived
| Sunday for a visit with the families
| of f. NJ. Beck and Eli Bohen. Mr..
Montag is a brother of Mrs. Beck and
| Mrs. Bohen.
R. d. Cheesman, of Shannon Hi.
nois, visited from Saturday until
| Monday at f. NJ. Beck's and Eli 30
| hens.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
A Plain Statement.

lnasmuch rs there seems to be a
good deal Of misinformation regard
ing the status Of the new depot build
ing, probably a statement of the facts
will clear the minds of those who are
disposed TO be fair, but are led into
fauit-fnding by the misrepresenta-
tions of a few would be critics OF the
present city administration.
In the first place the location OF
the depot was chosen by the railroad
company alone and not dictated by
the council or mayor, as has been
charged. No private interest away
from Dakota street was either con-
sidered or involved. Theylocation be-
ing decided, a petition was prepared
according to law and presented to the
council Sept. End, asking for vaca-
tion of crossing in question. Pro-
ceeding regularly, the council ordered
the petition filed with the city audit
or and published for four weeks, set
ing Oct. 18th as the time for hearing
objections ETC., which time has not
arrived.
Meanwhile, the season being late,
the railroad company proposed to go
ahead with the building if reasonably
assured the council would act favor
ably on the petition Oct. 18th. I'M
der conditions then obtaining, the
council members seemed individually
favorable. Then came the effort, to
secure injunction restraining COM
pany from occupying the street,
which failed, but this action was
brought by certain residents in that
vicinity and not by the council as
many suppose.
Next came the announcement that
we were to have a frame building,
which caused considerable disappoint-
ment and within an hour an informal
meeting of council and citizens was
called In a desire to get at public
sentiment with reference to this new
development. AS a result of this
meeting, the writer informed Supt.
Collins there was grave danger of
having the action of the council to be
taken Oct. 18th, overturned by resort
to the referendum and that there
could be no certainty of their having
this crossing until the time for hold
ing such referendum had passed.
Under such circumstances, the
company was MOI willing to go ahead
until the matter was definitely set
tied and the work was stopped.
There is no question but today
most of our people want to see this
depot built regardless of material and
the objection to wood at best is more
sentimental than real. The only OBJ.
stacle to immediate progress is the
law and not the city administration
which is ready to act when the time
comes. There have been no lega'
mistakes or rebeginnings so far i'm the
council proceedings: there is no CLASH
between the Council and railroad com
pany but a perfect understanding
All the situation requires is a little
time and we will see a depot built
which will be a credit to both the
City and Company.
w. C. GEMMILL.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

: Correspondents :
East Lincoln.

Oct. 8, 1907.
There was a large attendance at the
Cottage Grove church Sunday after
noon.
Grandma Henry. of Canton, Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. f. Permission
and family.
Miss Mae Brown spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in Canton.
Mr.. and Mrs. /. f. Hunt and Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Goldy were at Sioux
Falls Wednesday enjoying the tcarni-
val.
We were all glad that Mrs. VIII
Parke was able to be out to church
Sunday.
Mrs. Will Millage is quite sick at
this writing.
Loyde Henry visited his cousin
Martin Permission Sunday.
Lou Flory was a Sioux Falls passen-
ger Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bidlake and
daughter, now of Huron, but who
were former residents of this neigh
borhood are here on a visit.
Will Westbury visited. his sister
Mrs. Ardee Millage last week.
Mrs. Baysore called on Mrs Will
Millage Thursday afternoon.
Lesley Kinsley and family, who
moved from this neighborhood last
spring, are very we'll satisfied with
their new home. Mrs. Kinsley writes
back that North Dakota is all right
but there is no place like South Da-
kota especially Lincoln county.
Henry Lier was down to see his
Highland friend last Sunday as usual,
Mrs. N. O. Nelson and children
from Grant township visited at the
home of Mrs. M. T. Eneboe Sunday.
MI. and Mrs. O. X. Gudmundsor
went to Sioux Falls Friday afternoon
returning on the I O'Clock train In
the evening.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
D~unlap-PefHey Wedding.

Myron L. Dunlap, manager of the
Treat Hardware Co., went up to
Sioux Falls Tuesday ostensibly on
business connected with the hard
ware trade, but when the 7:3O train
came down from Sioux Falls in the
evening Mr.. Dunlap was not alone. a
beautiful bride was marching by his
side and Myron seemed happier than
any other young gentleman or earth.
I The bride was Miss Mile Lucille
Pefiey, and the wedding ceremony
took place at the home of her sister,
Mrs. M. w. Miles, at 5 o'clock Tues
day evening, Rev. J. p. Jenkins,
officiating.
The young friends of the bride and
groom in Sioux Falls made ample pre-
paration to celebrate the event at
the Milwaukee depot and over thirty
handsomely ornamented little bags of
rice were prepared to complete the
shower which never came. Mr.. Dun
laps carriage left the home of the
brides sister a few minutes ahead of
the escort and this gave him a chance
to change direction. He and his
si;isiiiHSs bride were driven to the
east side and on out in the country
where the Milwaukee crosses the
Burlington, and by previous arrange
ment with the conductor the train
stopped and Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap
jumped aboard for Canton, leaving
the rice bag brigade discouraged and
disguised at the Milwaukee depot.
At Canton a crowd of admiring
friends awaited the arrival OF the
bride and groom intending to give
them a reception, but as the train
ran onto the Y before making the de-
pot, Mr.and Mrs. Dunlap concluded
to f0rego any possible manifestations
Of joy and got of the train and quiet
~ walked up to the Taylor residence
on west fifth street which was all
furnished and ready for his charming
bride.
Myron Dunlap isa son Of Captain
and Mrs. Dunlap who reside close to
the city. He is a young gentleman of
splendid character and excellent bust
ness qualifications, and his bride who
formerly resided here With her sister,
Mrs. NJ. w. Miles, is a young lady
who has many friends that will vel
come her back as q bride. The
LEADER with a host Of other friends
extends hearty congratulations.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
WOrthing.

Mrs. Henry Loomis is visiting
Worthing and her old friends are
glad to see her.
Laura Bushnell and Carrie Fodness
left Saturday for Pierre and will reg
lister for homesteads in the coming
contest.
Rev. Figgles was down from Len
nox Tuesday. He will lecture at the
NJ. E. church Sunday Oct. l3. His
subject will be Secret Societies.
A lecture course will be given here
in the near future. Arrangements
are made with a Chicago Lyceum
bureau and under the auspices Of the
Worthing Public School.
John Stout and NJ. G. Raymond
were at Klondike on the Sioux the
first of the week and succeeded in
catching about so lbs. of fine fish.
M. G. Renlie and several others
left Wednesday for Pierre to register
their cognomen. We understand the
first 300 claims will be fine property
for those who are lucky but Uncle
Sam positively informs those who file
that the land must not be intended
for any other purpose than homes fol
actual settlers. Actual settlers build
up a country. Land SPECTATORS are a
detriment to any new country when
the matter Of Improvements are con
sidered.
Mrs. Steve Jones Of Canton visited
her daughter Mrs. Henry Gerber.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

President Roosevelt was talking to
the United States and a greater part
OF Europe last Saturday at Memphis
and on Sunday he was in the midst Of
q Louisiana cane swamp with guides
and bear dogs getting ready to hunt.
"A most wonderful mantle greatest
this country has produced.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
Canton Township.

Beautiful weather for October and
hope it will continue.
Chris Serum is threshing v
miles north Of home, using his gaso-
line engine and a small separator.
John Haw and family will soon
leave this neighborhood and move on
to the old Vic Lowell farm four miles
northwest.
Mrs. Geo. Arno visited Mrs. Serum
Tuesday afternoon.
Lee Stevenson left Friday after
noon for Woonsocket and other
points on a land deal.
MI. and Mrs. Dixon and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnold went to Sioux Falls Fri
day to do some shopping and e the
carnival.
Miss Gina Anderson sewed for Mrs.
Serum Monday and Tuesday and ex-
poets to go to Sioux Falls Saturday to.
work in a dress making shop for two
months.
AuOIeW C~l0V0lduus lOIllcIly VI CilAS
place, was calling on old nsighbors
last week.
Mrs. Serum had a little runaway
Tuesday morning on her way from
town. Her horse got frightened at
something under the Beaver Creek
bridge south Of Richardson's and
backed of the approach into the
ditch which is quite deep. Mrs. Sor-
um jumped and escaped being hurt,
tho badly frightened and caught. the
horse before it got far, and walk
ed the rest of the way home, be-
cause the buggy was left beside the
road waiting repairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Carter came
home Tuesday after a two weeks trip
out west. Mrs. Carter visited her
sister at White Lake and Mr.. Carter
went to Stanley county and took a
claim near Cotton wood.
Chris Serum threshed fax for Will
Trip Wednesday afternoon.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
Notice to Water Users.

Water Commissioner A. II. Way
will begin the regular semi-annual
reading of meters about Oct. 18th.
Please see that your meter is uncover.
ed and easy to get at and thus avoid
delay and save expense.
G.. G. GLENDINNING.
City Auditor.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
Dayton.

Mrs. Garfield Goodwin and little
daughter are wishing with Mr.. and
sMrs.yJohn Snider near Spencer, Ia.
Mr.. ". G. Bunting Of Rock Valley
was out looking after interests on his
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

The President was told by two
governors on his trip down the Miss
issippi that At least two state dele
cations would be instructed for him
regardless Of his attitude, and he
only smiled. 1t might be safe to say
that Governor Crawford was one OF
those two governors.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Somebody ought to send the Argus
Leader editor a large portrait OF Sen
ator LaFollette, which may save him
from going clean " into the batty
hYfOada
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Four years Of Roosevelt will
80 the greatest Industrial battle in
thu history OF the world fought To
glorious victory that producers may
enjoy the fruits Of their labors.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Four years more Of Roosevelt will
destroy dishonest combinations and
writs q square deal across the face Of
the country.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

-Four years more Of Roosevelt makes
the business man happy and the
lah0ring man full OF JOY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Four years more OF Roosevelt will
about finish the Panama canal, re-
store commerce to the great rivers
and equalize freight rates.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

-Four years more OF Roosevelt makes
honest men smile and grafters
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

Four years more Of Roosevelt makes
the corporation crowd shiver.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11

-Four years more Of Roosevelt
makes q farmer rejoice and trust re-
baters grind their teeth,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-10-11
FoR PRESIDENT 1908
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
-. Nv WILL OF che Paople.
Dy VIII 81 :he People.

Four years more Of Roosevelt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
WILL HEAR READER
Miss Elizabeth Woodbury. Ap-
pears at Augustana as Extra
Attraction of lyceum Course
TO GIVE ELlOIS "ARMGARI"
Wennerberg Chorus Members Return
From Very Successful Annual
Tour Through Three States.

The last attraction of the year III
Augustana college under the Lyceun
management will be Miss El Za1eth
Woodbury. of Chicago, reader of elias
steal literature. The regular Lyceum
course for the year is now finished bGt
Miss Woodbury. has been secured -
the management as an extra number
She will read George Elliots We'll
know story. "Armgart". next Friday
evening al the college chapel. Miss
Woodbury. is a graduate of the COlum-
bia College of Expression and afr
graduation was for several years 4
member of the faculty of the same in.
stitution. Later she spent several
years reading before the public and has
established for herself an enyiabio
reputation as a reader of the first
class. She has the faculty of reading
the most classical wOrl; in Il pleasing
and effective manner and with the trne
appreciation of the author. She has
made herself great favorite wherever
she has appeared and especially 81
with Chicago audiences where she has
done most of her work
Wenncrbcrg Boys Return.
The members of the Wennerberg
chorus have returned from an cXteu-
sive tour made through Illinois, Indiana
and Michigan. The tour was a decided
success in every way, and full houses
greeted the boys everywhere. They
say they were treated like lords aa.l
speak highly Of the many pleasures Of
their trip. Gustav HolmQuist the bass
soloist who accompanied the chorns
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
STILL Is NOT SETTLED
Contractors Misunderstood Communi-
cation From the Union.

While it has been announced that the
settlement between the building con-
tractors of the three cities and the Tri
City District council of the carpente~s
union had been accepted. this is not
the case. and the agreement has not
yet been reached. The contractors
were notified of the acceptance by the
union of specific clauses of the settle
ment. and misunderstood that com
mUnication as an acceptance of the Ell
tire agreement. The difficulty now
seems 10 be over a clause regarding
sympathetic strikes. prohibiting the
carpenters to leave their work in case
of the employment of nonuniOn mon
on other work on a job.
RumOrs were circulated today that
the men had struck on several jobs
but these seem to be unfounded. The
men have not been ordered out as
yet. though the contracts have now eX.
PRED
The carpenters held a meeting laSr
night. and it is understood decided fiji
ally not to accept the fourth clause -
the agreement reported by the joilt
committee. The contractors hold >
meeting tomorrow. and the carpenters
meet tonight Whether n settlement
Will be reached without a strike r.
mains to be seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
HOLDS THE INCIDENT CLOSED
Churchill Refuses to Give Parliament
SWettenham Letters.

London. May In making a final
refusal to furnish the house with fur
Their correspondence exchanged be-
tween Sir Alexander Swettenham, eX
governor of Jamaica. and the colonia;
office the under secretary for the col
onies. Mr.. Churchill. stated in the
house of commons yesterday the only
point upon which fault was officially
found with Sir Alexander was in re-
gard to his letter to Rear Admiral
Davis. Mr.. Churchill was asked t.
publish Rear Admiral Davis letter 20
Rear Admiral Evans in regard to the
Swettenham incident. but he maintain
ed that it was not within the province
of the British government to publish
letters exchanged between officers Cf
the United States navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
FALLS UNDER CARS
Charles M. Parker Loses Hold
and Goes Under Wheels of
Rock Island Train.
INJURIES ARE VERY SERl0U:
Crushed About Abdomen in Accident
East of Moline and will Prob
ably Die as a Result.

Charles NJ. Parker of Moline lost h.
hold this afternoon in attempting to
board the Rock Islands merchandise
train from Davenport to Silyis about {.
O'Clock near Forty-siXth street, Moline
and fell under the wheels. sustainin;
injuries which Will probably result IA
tally. He endeavOred to board the sCV
cnth car from the caboosc. and was
thrown under the train. He was ter
ribly crushed and torn about the 40
dOmen. He was removed to the Mo
line city hospital
Parker had been employed at Silyie
until a few days ago. This morning
he went to East Moline and applied 10.
work at the Moline Scale company ::
plant. He was told to report in tn,
morning, and left the factory. 1t ,'
supposed that he was going to Silvi.
when the accident occurred
Home in Ohio.
The victim of the accident is abou
2% years of age. and his home is b"
lieved to be in Ohio He has beal
boarding near Twenty-fourth stree;
Moline. az 'F
The train was pulled by engine M
1871, in charge of Engineer Thoma
Hanfed of this city. Engineer Han
fed and his train have figured in
number of accidents during the yen
which have resulted in the death y
the victims, but no blame has attache,
to the engineer in any case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
ON A SUMMER SCHEDULE
Change Made in Service on the Watc,
Tower Line and Milan Branch.

Tower Line and Milan Branch.
This morning the TRICKY Railwa,
company inaugurated its summe
schedule on the Watch Tower line an
resumed the stub service from Scar
to Milan. The company proposes {.
maintain q regular l. minute schedui,
during the season. running the cars L
rect to the Tower after O'Clock in tn
morning. the cars in the earlier hour
running direct to Milan instead to &C
cCmmOdate those employed in In
three cities and residing in Milan. Thu
company proposes to provide efIicien
service for special occasions as IN,
been the case in the past. As a resui'
of the change in time of the Watc,
Tower line. a number of changes wer,
made in the crews, the older men il
the company's service having tn,
choice of the open runs. Change,
were made on nearly all lines in tn
city.
The company has had new rail.
placed along the Elm street line. an,
| it is expected that the materials will i,
on hand so that the work of recon
structing the three lines to Moline ma,
be commenced in about two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
Falls on Railway Switch.

Julius Harris, 1G-year-old boy. re-
siding at 1881 Fourth avenue. tripped
and fell on a switch in the railroad
track at the foot of Nineteenth street
about 1890 last evening. and severely
lacerated the calf of his right leg The
ambulance was called to take the lad
to his home, where n physician closed
the wound with several stitches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01

made a decided hit wherever he ap-
peared. winning numerous encores for
every number he rendered. Profes-
sor Emil Larson. leader and pipe or
gan soloist, and Professor l.. w. King
clarinettist, were also great favorites
with the audiences. The next concert
given by the chorus will be before a
local audience some time in the very
near future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01

The fire department was called TO
the residence of Christopher Einfeldt
1912 Fourth avenue. at 1880 this
morning. where a small blaze had bro
ken out on the roof from sparks from
the chimney. The flames were quickly
eXtinguished with chemicals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received al
the city clerks office. Rock Islanl.
H., up to 9 a. m, May 6, 1907,
for furnishing all materials, labor nee
essary for laying of:
1910 feet finch water pipe.
315 feet G-inch water pipe.
in G. Elmer Blakesley's addition -
Rock Island. Illinois.
Contractors will be paid in bonds
bering ) per cent interest. payable in
installments on special assessments
levied against the property.
Specifications on file at the office OF
the city engineer.
GEORGE w. M'CASKRIN,
Chairman of Board of Local Imp'ts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01
THE W EATH f. Il.
Fair tonight and probably Thursday
slowly rising temperature.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local FOrecnster.

Temperature al u. IN. 3S; at $3.50
d. No. o.. Maximu temperature I'm last
"a hours. 80; minimum, 81. Velocity OF
wind ut =. "a. M. 3 miles per hour. Stage
OF water. SO feet, u fall of - foot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-05-01

of the joint boards of trustees of Joliet
and Chester, the committee will con
sst of nine members. three to be nam
ed by the president OF the senate. three
by the speaker of the house. and three
by the governor. This action was aim
ed as a knockout blow at the governor
Civil Service Appropriation Cut.
Civil service was cruelty wounded
and almost killed by reduction of the
annual appropriation to $4,000 from
the S14,7G0 year asked by the state
merit board.
Instead of passing the remedial leg
islation asked by the governor. the
powers in house and senate agreed to
adjourn sine die on Saturday of next
week. The great mass of administra-
ton measures will be left high and dry.
Demurrage Defeated.
Springfield. H.. May 1.-The house
today defeated the reciprocal demur
rage bill