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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Thursday, December 81, 1908.
ME PLAYFUL P0RPoIsE.
a eportivs Younester That Had Fun
With q Motor Boat.

a eportivs Younsster That Had Fur
With Motor Boat.
Writing of a motor boat trip on the
BLACK sea. Henry G. Rowland In APP
pleton's tells OF the playfulness Of the
p0rpoise:
THAT evening was lovely one, the
air of delightful temperature, very
clear, and the sea like mill pond. A
big school Of porpolses came over to
play with the boat, and the water was
SO sparklingly clear and Of such a
CLASSY surface that we were able to
follow all their movements even when
they plunged to their fullest depth.
They had not the slightest fear Of the
noise of the motor, but swan danger
ousiy close to the propeller and fire.
Quently rubbed themselves against the
sides Of the boat
Zone sportive youngster kept getting
across the stem. For almost an hour
i lay on my face forward, with my
head over the bow, watching him. He
was playful as puppy and at last
invented little game of his own. Ly-
Ing across the stem, he would let the
curve Of the bow roll him over and
over. presently disappearing to swim
back and repeat the performance.
have watched porpoises In many wa
tiers OF the globe. but have never seen
any as kittenish as these"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
A LONG DRINK.
Tho Way Fast Running Locomotive
Scoops Up Water.

Tho Way Fast Running Locomotive
Scoops Up Water.
Some of the great transcontinental
engines take on 5000 gallons. or 245
barrels, of water to be turned into
steam for the next run of two hours, or
ABOUT sixty miles. But such a vast
amount Of water Is burden, and new
supplies are desired oftener. 1t is a
loss OF time to stop and let such vast
Quantities come aboard through a pipe;
hence some way Of taking water while
rushing ut full speed is desirable. 1t
has been found. How?
II you make scoop Of your hand
and swing 1t swiftly. the hollow side
forward, into water some Of II will
Be likely to squirt up your sleeve. That
ID natures hint. Follow 1t up. Find a
level place in the road and put down
an iron trough four inches deep, four
teen inches wide and one-eighth Of a
mile long. The engine comes rushing
along and, having passed the end, drops
z scoop into this trough. There Is a
general splutter Of water, but tre-
nendous stream rushes up the sleeve
Of the dropped hand and pours into the
water tank. When II is full the fire.
man raises the scoop or It glides up
the slope at the far end of the trough,
and the engine IS watered for the next
run.-Epworth Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31

''There's trouble a-plenty. All your
posing has been for naught. There's
not a single solitary plate in this
blooming thingl Look at it!'
ooh, how funnyr she gurgled
How did 1t happenT
1T happened because that forgetful
clerk failed to put In the plates after
solemnly assuring me that he would
he answered. well, there's nothing
to do but come out here again some
time. Let's go over and sit down un-
der that big tree and chat awhile and
try to laugh of this fiasco."
She readily agreed, and they sat
dowI on a rustic bench and comment
ed on their failure.
"Just to think those poses had to be
lost on an unappreciative camera
she complained. with little pout
Yes, 1t was a pity" he agreed.
But, after all, they weren't lost on an
unappreciative photographer
Really, weren't theyf" And her
eyes flashed pleasurable surprise.
II should say not" he affirmed ear
nestly, his voice unsteady. For long
time | shall remember them, think"
She was silent as she looked at him
questloningly.
"Aileen," he continued, his tone low
err, don't you know that somewhere in
my mind there is a camera that always
has plates ready for user With 1t |
have taken a thousand pictures of you,
Aileen, In all your moods. Often, day
and night l go over this lovely picture
gallery of my memory--one that all the
money on earth could not buy!
Some of the portraits are blurred a
little, but the rest are as bright as
when they first appeared Somehow |
think none Of them will ever fade en-
tirely Many show you laughing and
happy. Others depict you smiling and
wistful. Some are vivacious, some de-
mure, others coy and quaint, a few
stormy and revengeful but all are
precious to me. One-must / tell you
Of that?-shows you with young man
In the moonlight. It's beautiful gal
lery, my dear; the most beautiful, |
am sure, in all the worldw
She was gazing at him now with a
new look In her eyes-the look Of ten
der appeal. Her hand rested gently on
bis arm
Marvin, dear boy" she whispered,
II do so hope your picture gallery will
always be bright; that none of the pic
lures will ever fade away"
do you really, dearr he asked
eagerly.
"Yes, very. very much" she an
swered.
Then there's one sure way Of hav-
Ing them always clear and bright" he
gaid.
How is that?" she asked, with an
encouraging smile
by having the subject always pres
ent," he declared, the twinkle return
Ing to his eyes. us she willingT
with you as photographer, Marvin
Yes. She's been willing for quite a
long timer
After all" he commented as they |
walked homeward, this picture taking
expedition without plates has been the
most successful of my whole life"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
usss For Baby CARRIAGES.

Hast siders In New York use their
baby carriages until they literally fall
apart or course the primary purpose
Is served well and often, as the fam
ily 10 generally good sized one. Then
the carriage is used for a market and
shopping wagon. being piled high with
potatoes, green's. fruit and household
goods Of all kinds from neighboring
stores and push carts. The east slider
doesn't often have his things sent
home. He's not sure he would get
what he had bought Then the little
boys are sent out to hover around new
buildings or old ones being demolished
and gather In wood to be pushed home
In the baby carriage. On other occa-
sions 1t Is piled high with garments
being rushed to or from the sweatshop.
Sometimes packages OF laundry are
delivered from 1t. and. again. It is
floed with coal When Il Is finally
worn out It furnishes little fuel and
four hoops for the children to play
with. New York Press.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale,
Dec. 2 WI


Whereas, default has accrued in the con
dltions of a mortgage made by Edwin A
Bradley and Fannie Bradley, his wife
mort gagors, 70 Chalmers Curtis, mo t.
gage. dated November 20, 1906 and re
corded in the Office of the register of deeds
OF Day county. South Dakota October 10
1917, in Book 81 of Mortga page 81; and
there is due on said mortgage, at the date
OF this notice, the sum of four hundred and
ten (410) dollars.
Now, notice is hereby given that said
mortgage will be foreclosed by the sale Of
the mortgaged premises, situate in the
County of Day and State of South Dakota
and escribed in said mortgage as follows
to-wit:
The south half of the southeast quarter
and the south half of the southwest quar-
ter OF section one ~ and the north one
half, and the southwest quarter of section
twelve (i2l in township one hundred ano
twenty ll20) north, range fifty-six $3.50 ives
OF the Fifth Principal Meridian, according
to the United States survey thereof, con
tanning $40 acres of land, more or less
ch sale will be made by the sheriff o.
said county. at the front door of the court
house, at Webster in said County of Day
and State of South Dakota, on Saturda y
the 18th day of January, 1909 at one o'clock
in the afternoon of that day.
Dated, Webster, s. D.. December 4, 1908.
Chalmers Curtis, Mortgage.
J. Alley, Attorney for Mortgages.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice of Hearing Petition for Distri-
button of Estate Exempt.
State of South Dakota,
County of Day.

In county court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry f.
Campbell, deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greet
ing to the heirs at law and next of kin of
Henry r. Campbell deceased, and TO all to
whom these presents may come.
Notice is hereby given that Harriet
Cleaver has filed with the Judge of this
court verified petition in writing setting
forth that said deceased let estate con-
sisting OF real property only, situated in
Day county, South Dakota, and which
was duly allotted to said deceased in his
life time under the provisions IF the laws
of the United States rel ating to allotment
ton and Wahpeton tribe, which she alleges
to be wholly exempt from execution,
at achment or other mesne process, and
paying that said estate be distributed
among the heirs at law and next of kin of
said deceased without the regular admin
istration thereof as provided by the Prob
ate Code and that Tuesday, the 18th day
of January, 1909 at 10 O'clock a. M, of said
day, being day of a regular term of this
court to-wit: of the January term, 1909 al
the court room of said court, at the City
of Webster in the County of Day, have
been appointed az the time and place for
hearing said petition, when and where
any person Interested may appear and
show cause why said petition should not
be granted.
Witness the Hon. John II. Lund, Judge
OF the county court, and the seal of said
court. this 18th day of December, A. d. 1905,
at bis office in the City of " ebster County
OF Day, State of South Dakota.
John III Lund,
Judge of the county court.
Albert Smith,
Clerk.
J. J; Patterson, Petitioners Attorney.
(Seal.)
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Directors Meeting.

The annual meeting of the directors o
the Webster Cooperative Creamery com
pany is hereby called to be held in the
farmers room in the court house, in the
City of Webster on January 1909, for the
election of officers and the transaction OF
such other business as may properly come
before said meeting.
December, 1905.
Jas. McFadden,
Attest: President.
Nm. Sheelar,
Secretary.
{GRall
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice to Creditors.

In County court, Day County, s. ID,
Estate of Cyrus CornwelI, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by tine under.
signed. Administrator of the estate OF
Cyrus Cornweli, deceased, to the creditors
Of and ell persons having claims against
the 81 i'd deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within six months
after the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrator at his office in
s. ID. -
1908. - 90
Byron A. Walton. Administrators Of the
Estate of Cyrus Cornwell, Deceased.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
John H. Lund,
Judge or the County Court
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters
Of Administration.
State of South Dakota.
County of Day.

In county Court.
In the matter of the estate of Matt
The State Of South Dakota sends greet
ing TO John HUFF. Mrs. Katie Meyer, Joseph
huff. John p. HUFF. heirs next Of kin OF
Matt Hun, deceased, and to all to whom
these presents may come.
Notice IL hereby given, that John
Hun has flied with the judge of this
court petition, praying that letters OF
administration of the estate of Matt Huff.
deceased and that Saturday, the 18th day
Of january, 1909. at Q o'clock a. M, of said
day, being day Of regular term of this
court, to-wit; OF the January term, 1909,
at the court room of said court al
Webster, In the County of Day. South
Dako.a, have been appointed as the time
aud place for hearing said petition, when
ana where any person may appear and
be granted
Witness the Hon. John II. Lund, Judge
OF the county court and the seal of said
court, this 2lst day of December, A. ID.
lyS. at his office in the City of Webster
County OF Day, State of South Dakota.
John H.<Lund,
Judge OF the County Court.
Albert Smith,
(SeaD Clerk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice of Time and Place for Hearing
Petition for Order Directing Com
veyance of Real Estate by
Administrator.

veyance of Real Estate by
Administrators.
IL "A WI.
In County Court, Day County, South
Dakota.
In the matter of the estate of Cyrus Corn
well deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Frank E.
Shaw has made and filed in the office of
the county court of Day county, South
Da o'a. his verified petition aging that
an order and decree be made directing the
administration of the estate of Cyrus
Cornwell, deceased, to convey to petitioner
under the terms of a written contract
made by and between the said Frank f..
Shaw and the said Cyrus Cornwell during
his lifetime, the vest one-half of Section
80. in Township ia, Range 3d. Day County,
South Dakota; and alleging that the full
amount OF the purchase price of said real
estate under said contract has been fully
paid by petitioner; which said property
belonged to the estate of the said Cyrus
Cornwell, deceased:
And that Friday, the 22nd day of Janu-
airy, 1909, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at
the Office of the county Judge in the court
house in the City of Webster, Day county
S. D.. have been fixed as the time and
place for hearing said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear
and file objections to the granting OF an
order authorizing and directing said
administrator to convey the above de-
scribed real estate to the said Frank E.
Shaw.
Dated this 2srd day of December, 1908.
BY the court,
John H. Lund.
Judge or the County Con IT.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice to Creditors.

State of South Dakota,
County of Day.
In County Court
In the matter of the estate of Charles ].
Schultz, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, executor of the will of Charles ].
Schultz, deceased, to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within six months
after the first publication of this notice. to
the said executor at his residence in the
town of Waubay, in the County of Day,
South Dakota.
Dated at Webster, S. d., december 10, 1908.
John A. Schultz,
Executor of the last will and
testament of Charles +.
Schultz, deceased.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31
Notice For Hearing Petition For Fro
bate of Foreign Will.
1224w
State of South Dakota,
So

County OF Day.
Notice of time appointed for proving
foreign will, etc.
In the matter of the estate of Charles
F. Snyder, deceased.
The State of South Dakota sends greet.
ing to Lena Gipson. heirs next OF kin OF
Charles f. Snyder. late of Saskatchew an,
Canada, deceased. .
Pursuant to an order of said court made
on the 18th day of December. A. ID, lsOo,
notice is hereby given, that Wednesday,
the Goth day ofJanuary, A. ID. 1908, at nine
o'clock a. m. of said day, at the court room
of said court, at Webster. in the County OF
Day, have been appointed as the time
and place for proving the will of said
Charles r. Snyder, deceased, and for hear
ing the application of Lena Gipson,
executrix named in said will for the
issuance to her of letters testamentary
when aud where any person interested
NAV appear and contest the same.
Witness the Hon. john III. Lund, Judge
Of the county court and the seal of said
court, this 18th day of December, A. ID.
1908, at his office in the City of Webster,
County of Day, State of South Dakota
John Fl. Lund,
Attest: Judge of the county court.
Albert Smith,
Clerk.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31

once Upon a Time there was a
Xeung Man who met Two Nice Girls,
who were Constantly Together. Now,
be was an Astute Young Man. and he
desired to say Something Pretty and
Agreeable to the Ladies', but he knew
that II be paid a Compliment to One
q them, No Matter which. the Other
would be Hurt.
20 he Thought Rapidly for a mo-
ment, and then he said:
~Ah. l know why you Two Girls are
Always Togstherr'
Whyr asked the Two Girls.
because Everybody says that A
Handsome Girl Always Chooses a
Homely One a. Z Companion. So That
Her Beauty may be Enhanced By the
Oontrast.~
After such q Remark, either Both
60 would - Ansry with him or De-
u1ted.
Ana what DO you think Happened
~ TWO Girl Blushed and said be
- = Tlattsrer and went their way
1eGseheks enth HAPPY for Herself and
0qrxy - re Othsr. -L0ndon Answers
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1908-12-31

II you would have faithful serv-
ant and one that you like, serve your
sell. Benjamin Franklin
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04
A MOTHERS LOVE

Few people stop to think that their in
happiness is not dependent on
outside circumstances. A habit OF happi-
ness can be cultivated, like any other habit,
and Just as successfully. Happiness is as
much duty as cleanliness and morality.
The cheerful, hopeful temper. which re-
fuses to let itself be narrowed up, it is
eyeryone's duty to cultivate. There is a
beautiful legend that at creations dawn
an angel came down to earth, seeking
something to take back with it tte-heaven.
1t returned with bouquet OF flowers, a
baby's smile, and mothers love. When
it reached the pearly gates OF Paradise
again, the flowers had withered, the
baby's smile vanished, but the mothers
love was found to be as pure aud eternal
as the waters that flowed by the heavenly
throne, and all the angels exclaimed
"There is nothing on earth pure enough
for heaven but a mothers love-"
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04

I'd EGISTER'S ORDER.
~ ppnIsrEp IN WILLIS oFFICE

REGISTER OF WILLS OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL, Jan. l6, 1893. =
Upon the application of Merritt n. Willis
Administrators OF William H.Dockerty late Of
St. Georges Hundred, in said county deceased,
it Is ordered and directed by the Register
Of Wills that the Administrator aforesaid
give notice of Letters OF Administration
upon the estate of the deceased, with the date
of granting thereof, by causing advertisements
to be posted within forty days from the date
of such etters In six of the most public
all persons having demands against the estate
to present the same, or abide by an act Of
Assembly in such case made and provided;
and also cause the same to be inserted within
the same period in THE MIDDLETOWN TRAM
SCRIPT, d newspaper published in Middle
town, DEL, and to be continued therein two
49, Given under the hand and seal Of
SEAL Office of the Register Of Wills afore-
t~o-) said, at Wilmington, In New Castle
County aforesaid, the day and year above
FRANCIS NJ. WALKER, Register of Wills.
NoTICE-Notice is hereby given that Letters
of Administration we've in Que form OF law
granted unto the undersigned on the six.
teenth day of January, A. d. 1908. and that all
persons having claims against the estate OF
the deceased must present the same, duly at
tested to the said Administrator on or before
the Sixteenth day of January 1913, or abide
the Act of Assembly in such case made and
provided
MERRITT N. WILLIS,
Admins traitor.
Address, Merritt N. " ilIits.
Middletown, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04
Who Will Try itf

Let young man of twenty years Of age
put twenty dollars at interest, instead OF
expending it for tobacco. Then, at the
beginning of the next year repeat it, and
include also the principle and interest OF
the preceding year, and thus continue to
do from year to year, until he is seventy;
the amount he would realize would exceed
thirty thousand dollars. How many OF
our young men will try il?
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04
Dry Goods, Oil Cloth, Mattin 9

DTy UUUuSS VII NAOtiAS MoGGAAA w
etc.
Spring-time is here and the
housewives are thinking of
housec leaning, and we are ready
to help them out with new mat
ting and oilcloth. Several pat
terms to select from. We can
furnish them at old prices.
Also a lot of new musins, long
cloth. Persian lawn, India linen,
etc., at a lower price than last
year.
A word to the farmer and gar
dener:
We have a larger stock of new
seeds than ever before, in both
package and bulk.
We are paying special attention
to our line of Foreign and Do.
mestic fruits; Southern and
local vegetables.
Have you tried a package OF
Foulds' macaroni, spagetti, verm-
icello and egg noodles
Also a complete assortment OF
goods usually kept in a first-class
store.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04
PHONE No. lO3.
PHONE No. lO3.
ARMSTRONG &
COVERDALE.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
st. Georges Hundred !

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1905 are now
due, and the undersigned Tax Collector
for said Hundred, will be at the Office of
JOSEPH II. ENos, IN ODESSA,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22d, 1908
From 900 A. M. to 1900 M.
AT HENRY CLEAvER's STORE, IN PORT PENN,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22d, 1908
From P. M. to 4 P. M.
and at the County Tax Collectors Office,
South Broad street, Middletown, DEL,
every Saturday during the month OF
April from 9 A. NJ, to 4 P. NJ.
Tax bills can be obtained by makir G
personal application to the Collector, or
by sending written communication en-
closing stamps.
EXTRACT FROM THE LAWS OF DELAWARE,
GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF TAXES OF
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, SECTION 3, CHAPTER
30, VOLUME q, LAWS OF DELAWARE, AS
AMENDED:
Section 3-That on all taxes paid before
the first day of October there shall be an
abatement of five per centum. On all
taxes paid before the first day Of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum. On all taxes paid during the
month of December there shall be no
abatement whatever. And on all taxes
unpaid on the first day of January five
per centum thereof shall be added
thereto.
WALTER eEASTEN,
Collector of Taxes for st. Georges Hun
dred.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04

FOR IN CENTS P ocket Telegraph
Wv AZ S4.H S4.H.44Snapper !. and Alpha.
bet Card. Send us the names of 10 young
men in your locality, over IA years OF age,
and not more than one ont Of each family,
who might become interested in tele-
graphic course, and 10c in cash or stamps,
and we will send you an engraved card
of the entire Morse characters aud our
vest pocket telegraph snapper. This lit
tie device, smaller than silver dollar,
can be carried in the pocket or palm Of
the hand, and ali telegraph characters
can be produced with it as loud and dig
tinct as on regular Telegraph Instrument
and the sound is identlcai. NJ battery re-
quired. 1t will afford you amusement
and be the means OF teaching you to read
the characters by sound. Write to-day.
ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH INSTITUTE,
Laurel, Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04

Millard F. Davis,
Jeweler,
Wilmington, Del.
William A. Jester,
Druggist,
Delaware City, Del.
James Meharg,
Furniture Dealer,
Wilmington, Del.
Henry Wenninger,
Wenninger & Son,
Wilmington, Del.
Thos. H. H. Messenger,
Carriage Works,
Wilmington, Del.
J. Rankin Armstrong.
Department Store,
Newark, Del.
John A. CranstOn,
Pres. Cran'n Lu'ber Co.
Wilmington, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04
Fifty-Three Sundays.

There will be fifty-three Sundays in
this year, an occurrence that will not
happen again for ITO years. This extra
Sunday can be utilized in attending
church, calling on your best girl, reading
the scripture, playing with the children,
breaking in two-year-old colt or some
other way. One hundred and ten years
from this date you will probably be pay
ing the penalty or enjoying the pleasures
of the method in which you choose to
spend this extra Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1908-04-04

John s. Mullin, Jr.,
Jas. T. Mullin & Son,
Wilmington. Del.
Alfred Gawthrop,
Pres. Gawthrop & Bro. Co.
Wilmington, Delaware.
T. Lawrence Husbands,
Coal and Iron Broker,
Wilmington, Del.
Lewis Held,
Held & Co.
Wilmington, Del.
Minor G. Smith,
Insurance,
Wilmington, Del.
Joseph G. Parker,
Treas. J. G. Parker & Son Co.
Middletown, Del.
Samuel Slesinger,
Pres. Miller Bros. Co.,
Wilmington, Del.
w. C. Murgatroyd,
Lippincott & Co.,
Wilmington, Del.