Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1907-05-24

well preserved man ana no one WOulu
have taken him to be Over sixty. lie
was active and full of life, and was
one of the most active members OF
the local QUOT club and n of the
most expert players in the county,
He waS successful in business and left
considerable property, personal and
real.
The reason for>dclay in the funeral
service vas due to the absence of a
daughter, Miss Flora, who was in
California. She will arrive in time
for the funeral, which will be held in
the Presbyterian church on Friday
afternoon, with Rev. G.. S. Evans and
Rev. Davis officiating.
The deceased was a member OF the
Presbyterian church and was one OF
the charter members Of the Canton
congregation.
The sympathy Of this community is
extended to the widow and family in
their great sorrow.
Mat Delong is suffering from lung
trouble.
Miss Flora Shields arrived from Cal
ifornia Thursday.
Mayor Gemmill returned from
Sioux Falls Thursday.
The iremen have their new uni
forms and they are handsome.
Mrs. w. e. Hotchkiss is visiting
with her parents at Alexandra.
Rev. w. A. Cave will deliver the
Decoration Day address at Lennox.
Mrs. A. r Jameson has been quite
sick for some time and is improving.
Rev. Jameson. father of attorney
Jameson, is making his son a visit.
Levi Wood and Fred Sherman of
Worthing left for Hot Springs Thurs
day.
Mrs. e. s.. Hanson is gaining
strength rapidly and will soon be able
TO be out.
Tickets for the High School Glass
play ear be procured at DR.. NOid's
drug store.
Mayor Gemmill was at Sioux Falls
this week attending the annual meet
ing of A. O. U. W.
WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Best of wages will be paid for
good girl. Apply at the Cash Shoe
Store. 4Stf.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Hotchkiss we're
at Mitchell Monday night where they
enjoyed the concert by the Thomas
orchestra.
Roy Engle of Alcratraz, California,
is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Reynolds. Roy will
remain all summer.
Mrs. N. G. Nash was elected pres
ident of the Rebekah grand lodge at
Pierre this week, and the LEADER ex-
tends congratulations.
Mrs. J. M. Cummings of Kearney,
Nebraska, mother of Mrs. Kundert
arrived Monday for a visit with her
son and daughter.
The Diligent Dozen met with Mrs.
DR.. O'Neil last Friday afternoon and
the diligent husbands were the guests
of honor at a six O'Clock dinner.
Miss Engen, a cousin of Miss Inga
Solem Of Highland, who has been a
guest at the Solem home since last
August, returned to her home at
Menomonie, Wis, Thursday.
Among those who went to Pierre
to attend the grand lodge were Mrs.
Jennie Nash and Mrs. Clara VanFleet
ID. S. Waldo, Chas Reynolds and
David Hale. Mrs. Nash and Mr..
Waldo being grand lodge officers.
w. e. ROsecrans received the sad in
formation Monday morning that his
father had died that morning at Win
field, Kansas. Mr. Rosecrans took the
afternoon train for the south in order
to attend the funeral.
1t is a safe proposition to bet on
that the man or boy who violates the
game on fish laws will run up against
punishment when he least expects it.
Game Warden Tom Collins arrested
three parties who finally plead guilty
to violation of the fish law and were
fined $50. Mr.. Collins is determined
that the law shall not be violated if
he can help it.
Mrs. Shufelt and daughter Mrs.
Oscar Lee were duly initiated into
the mysteries of the Eastern Star
Monday evening and a delicious lunch
followed the degree work. Mrs. Lee
leaves for Grand Forks next week to
join her husband and she will leave a
host Of friends behind who wish her
all kinds of joy and pleasure in her
new home.
During Tom Sexes absence
his tailoring establishment
will be in charge Of S. X. Brown a
thoroughly competent tailor, who has
had years of experience as cutter and
filter in a Chicago house. Mr.. Sexe
says that his customers will find
prompt attention at the hands of Mr..
Brown during his absence and they