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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
JOSEPH j. WALTNER, JR.

The candidacy of our fellow Turner
contain, Joseph J. Waltner. Jr.. for
secretary of state. is a very com
mendable factor in our state politics,
ana augurs great good for the peo-
pie OF the state.
as a hounds tooth" He is worthy
and well qualified. He is not a pol
itician in any sense of the word. He
is not a word heller and has no
taste for such. But he is a loyal,
true blue republican, and If elected
he will perform the duties of secre-
tery of state ably. c~ourteous!y. ac-
| the duties of his office-in his office
a. the state capital-and not in chas-
ing most of the time all over the
state, setting up questionable deals
and evolving political ~falsehoods and
retailing roarbacks. Joe Waltner is
not that kind of a man-and that is
just why the stalwart republicans
backing him. The people want the
right brand of reform--and the
stalwarts will give it to them. The
personnel OF the whole stalWart
ticket proves this fully.
Joseph J. Waltner is a farmer. AS
a member of the state board OF tax
capitalization he will be just to not
| OEly Iuc ldl llClSs DuJ W NilO ~ POAo a
tions and all other classes. He is
bailt that way. He is absolutely fair
minded, competent and firm in decis.
ion.
His candidacy is a compliment to
honesty and competency-and to
Turner county and to the German
Neutrality-suspicious. Of South Dakota.
Wolinien, Couberne province, Rus
STA, of Mennonite faith and German
ancestry, on October %. 1869. Came
with his parents to America and set
tied in Turner county. Dakota Terri
| tory. in what is now Childstown town.
ship. in the spring OF 1874. He at
tended the local schools until 1890.
he attended the Northwestern Nor
! NAL college of Shenandoah, Iowa. In
| the following fall. he passed a teach
eys' examination and received a sec
ond grade certificate with good stand
ing for promotion. The following
five years he taught school in the
winters and worked on the farm in
school during the spring and summer
Of 1895. Was married June H.. 1896.
Was appointed deputy auditor of Tur-
ner county in 1897. which position
he held four years, and filled the pos
iticn so acceptably that he was elect
ed county auditor IN november. l9OV,
and reelected two years later al
/ most unanimously, SO well and &C
ceptably had he performed his Of
fetal duties. Office holding did not
spoil him for farm life. and when his
second term as auditor expired he
moved back to his fine farm in Spring
Valley township and became a model
The voters will honor themselves
ard the state in electing plain. hon.
est capable Joe Waltner.-From the
New Era, Parker, S. D., April "a,
1893.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
HANS M.

DR.. Hans M. Finnerud, the Roose-
velt-Taft candidate for national COM
mitteeman, is a gentleman OF COM
handing ability, both as a physician
and as a citizen and business man.
Besides his professional duties, he is
interested in various business enter
prises at Watertown and has shown
himself to be a worthy son of those
hardy Norsemen who have been prom
inent factors in the development of
commercial industry and civic vir.
tues.
DR.. Finnerud was born in Norway
about forty-eight years ago.. He zane
to this country when a young man,
after he had received university train
ing in his native land. Soon after
arriving here, he entered Beloit col
lege, from which he graduated in due
course OF time, when he began a
curse in a prominent medical college
at Chicago, earning his way through
that institution by dint of hard labor
burning midnight Oil in pursuit of
his studies and astir before daylight
means with which to finish his edu-
cation.
About twenty years ago he located
at WATERFOWL, where he has devoted
himself a~ssiduously to his profession
and where his scholarly attainments
and sterling worth have placed him
in the forefront of the citizenship in
the northern part of the state. He is
deeply interested in educational work
takes a conspicuous part in promoting
the welfare of the public schools and
all public enterprises, and especially
th use tending to advance the cause
Of civic righteousness and to beautify
the city in which he lives.
A striking characteristic of his
professional career is his sympathetic
nature, the patient in poor financial
circumstances. be he among the most
lowlY, receiving the same careful at
tention and the same cheerful encour-
agement that are accorded the rich
or the exalted. These are the quail
ties of mind and heart that have en-
deared him to the people of his To-
cality and will be the means of giving
him the practically unanimous vote
of the republicans of Codington
county in the June primaries.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
c. e. r.

The candidate of the Roosevelt-Taft
organization for state auditor is g. E..
Warner OF Hamlin county, one of the
aggressive, progressive and capable
citizens of Hazel, where he has resid-
ed for many years, and where he is
engaged in the newspaper business
and various other business enter
prises.
Among his associates he is familiar
ly known as "Gene"-'Gene Warner"
as nearly everybody in the county
calls him, for he probably knows more
people in his county than any other
man.
Mr.. Warner is one of the pioneers
OF Hamlin county. and, like most new
corners. he has experienced the ups
and downs of pioneer life. But through
it all he has shown indomitable pluck,
supported by mental ability, and he
has literally carved his way to sue
cess.
Some years ago, feeling the need
i. his locality, he became the owner
and editor of the New Era at Hazel,
and lately he has established a news
PAPER at one OF the new towns on
the South Dakota Central, building
from Sioux Falls north to Watertown.
Four years ago he was elected a
delegate to the national republican
convention which nominated Roose-
welt, and he has for years been a stead
fast champion of the principles which
have become the settled policies Of
the present national administration.
Gene" Warner will conduct the
business connected with the auditors
office with signal ability and will be a
credit not only to the young repub-
lican element of the party, but to the
state as a whole, for not only is he
equipped for the larger affairs of bus
mess, but he is especially systematic
in all the smaller details that combine
to make business a success.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
PROF M, M. RAMER.

hon. NJ. M. Kramer, now about forty
years OF age, wSs born on a farm In
Minnesota, heal the North Dakota
line. Passing through the usual farm
experiences and attending school in
the winter. until he was eighteen
resources, he made his way through
the normal, completing his education
al course partly by teaching school
at a salary of $35 per month.
In 1898 he moved to Big Stone City,
S. D.. where he became principal of
the village school. After six years
service there he was promoted to
the Office of superintendent of schools
of Grant county. His work in both
full, so much so, that the city OF Mil
bank asked him to become the head
if it's schools.
In the fall of 1904, Professor Ramer
removed to Mitchell because of better
opportunities in his chosen line of
work, accepting the position of prin-
cipal of the city schools. 1t was from
state superintendent OF public in
struction, in 1905, to fill the year and
and a half OF Professor Nash's unex-
pired term. He made a most marked
impress upon the educational inter
ests of the state during this short per
100 or service, demonstrating his abll-
ity and proving himself apt, energetic
and tactful.
Professor Ramer was president of
the State Educational association for
the year 1905, n it was in that ca
pacity that he i~naugurated the move
ment for systematic character train
ing in the public schools of this state.
This system has been developing un-
der his hands in a committee appoint
ed for the purpose and will likely be
a factor in future education in South
Dakota, as the proposition was very
favorably received by both the teach
ers and the public.
For the past two years he has been
president OF the State Sunday School
association, a position which he still
holds, and he is also president Of
the Laymen's Conference of the Meth
odist Episcopal church in the state. He
loves his work almost with a passion.
He is a natural organizer, and is just
the man for the state superintendent
cy in this time of formation and de-
velOpmeAt.
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The only sort Of argument that the

The only sort of argument that the
Crawford machine press has to offer
In reply to those noted men who speak
20 ~unreservedly concerning Senator
KittredgeS ability as a national legis-
lator and who express their belief in
tn sincerity of the South Dakotan, is
to brand them as corporation tools"
They ought to begin at once to seek
to besmirch the reputation OF such
men as Senator Burrows of Michigan,
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, and
Senator Teller of Colorado. They have
already had a few words to say with
regard to Senator Knute Nelson. who
is one Of the brainy men in congress.
No but South Dakota insurgents"
have ever had the foolhardy holiness
thus to assail Senator Nelson.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
NELSON ENDORSES KlTTREDGE

On another page Of this issue ap-
pears a letter from Mr.. John Refer
son, president Of the Scandinavian Re-
publican League Of Dawson county, to
Senator Knute Nelson Of Minnesota,
and the senator's reploy. The follow
ing Is the English rendering of Sena-
tor Nelson's letter:
Washington, ID. c., April 2. 1908.
Hon. John Reierson, President Scan
dinovian Republican League, Davi-
o County, Mitchell, S. d.
Dear Sir:-Your favor of March
18th. asking my views as to the stand
ing, services. and qualifications of
Senator Kittredge as a senator and as
to whether he has worked in harmony
with the president, is at hand.
In reply l desire to say that SO far
as l know he has supported all the
prominent measures recommended by
the administration. He was particu-
larly active In helping to secure pas
sage OF the railway rate bill, and on
that subject vas entirely in harmony
with the president, and SO far as l
know he has the full confidence of
both the president and Secretary Taft.
I may say that on all great public
questions he has always been on the
side Of what l term reform and on
the side of the people. He sits quite
near me in the senate chamber and
usually cOnfers with me about public
questions when they come up for con-
s~ideration, and I hardly know of an in
stance where he has not assumed the
same attitude and taken the same
course on public matters that have.
In fact, l have always felt that |
could rely upon him for help to secure
the passage of any measure that |
deemed for the best welfare of the
people. Senator Kittredge is n of
the most energetic and Industrious
members of the senate. have 6erv-
ed with him for several years on the
judiciary committee, which deals with
important legal and constitutional
questions, and l have always found
his judgment clear and sound and
have found him eve ready to take a
broad and liberal view of all questions
that appertain to the rights of the
people. His standing in the senate
IL excellent; In fact, none of the
younger senator's are held in better
repute or have more friends in this
body. While Senator Kittredge does
not pretend to be a great orator, yet
In all the hard work that gOes to for
mulate and prepare legislation and
get In shape for final action. he is
@ active. efllcient, and energetic as
any member of this body. I think
your young state is very fortunate,
indeed, in having such an able repre-
sentative in the senate as Senator
Kittredge. Yours truly.
-knute Nelson.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
MATTHIAS o. EIDE.

Matthias D. Eide, who for the past
four years has been clerk of courts
in Miner county, has announced his
candidacy for the Office Of commits
sioner Of school and public lands,
subject to the result Of the primaries
to be held in June.
Mr.. Eide Is a representative citizen
he second term of which he is Just
completing. He was born in Norway
about thirty years ago. Coming to
this country with his parents when
hut q mere youth, he has demonstrate
ed what brains and Drawn, supported
by the proper amount of industry
and perseverance, a do for young
men.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08

Look yer the records OF the men
who served In the last congress from
South Dakota, now candidates on the
Roosevelt-Taf ticket for renomina-
ton, and e whether either of them
cast = single vote that was not COM
mendable. These gentlemen are stand.
Ing upon their record. They are not
blaming any n else for it. no show
ing that they are ashamed Of it by ig-
noring It altogether. They stand by
their records.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08
TAFT CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICES

ception of the importance Of the Of
fee to which he aspires, is evidenced
by his announcement. He will have
a strong following in this section of
the state where he is well known
and where his worth is appreciated.
The people of South Daota will
have no occasion to regret the eleva-
ton of this worthy citizen to the po-
sition of commissioner of school and
public lands, for in him they will find
a man with rhe ability to administer
the affairs of this important depart
ment with fidelity and with the dis
position tc give the duties OF the Of
fee his entire personal attention.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08

The best friends Of Senator Kit.
redge are those who have known him
longest: the best friends Of Mr.. Craw-
ford are those who have just become
acquainted with him.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08

Genatcr Kittredge says that he sup
poeAd the people OF South Dakota
wanted : worker IN the United States
oenate. not ! more chatterer.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08

Senator k~ittredge's votes on al
public questions fer the last six years
Aro publishsd In the Congressional
Hocotd. Would Mr.. Crawford have
Voted differently on . single question:
m -, what onef
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-05-08

ROoSEvELT.TAFT TICKET.
For United States Senator
ALFRED b. kITTREDGE
Minnehaha County.
For Representatives in Congress-
CHAS. H. BURKE.
Hughes County.
EBEN w. MARTIN.
Lawrence County.
J. L. BROWNE.
Fer Lieutenant Governor
JOHN F. SCHRADER.
Pennington County.
For Secretary of State
JOSEPH j. WALTNER, JR.,
Turner County.
For Attorney General
IRA +. BLEWITT.
Moody County.
c. 4. WARNER.
Hamiin County.
For State Treasurer
GEORGE G. JOHNSON.
Lincoln County.
For Com. School and Pub. Lands
"A'A'A' = Miner County.
Fer Supt. Public Instruction
MILTON M. RAINIER.
Dawson County
For Railroad Commissioner
HANS o. WICKRE.
Day County.
For National Committeeman
HANS M. FINNERUD.
Codington County.
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PECANS.

PECANS.
1900 grated and budded trees. Best
varieties. Bears Pecan Nurseries, Palatka,
Fla.
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II you want to earn this scholarship
write to us at once.
THE JEFFERsoNlANs,
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cbs Jeffers ontan
One Of the old Guard Gone

Company "C' of which he was elect
ed first lieutenant. The late Starlin
Sims was the second lieutenant. Cap
tain Zimri Garten, of Odon, Indiana,
was captain Of this company.
With our thoughts on the life of
the deceased we see him connected
prominently in the Church, in war
and in the affairs of his country. And
through all, as we'll as in the other
affairs Of life, we see him, in our
minds eye, standing like the oak of
the forest, like giant for the posi-
tions taken by him. He never car
ried flag Of truce or harbored
thought of surrender He thought,
he considered, he deliberated, apd
then formed his conclusions. With
his mind made up as to what he
thought was right, he then asserted
himself and took his stand. Inspir-
ing his friends and associates, he
talked nothing but success, victory.
If he did not prevail it was not for
want Of firmness and a steadfast de-
termination.
His relatives and intimate friends
have noticed, during the last year or
two, that he was breaking down. But
he was not the kind Of man to give
up. He gave attention to the usual
affairs of life until four weeks ago
last Saturday, when he found it i'm
possible to hold out longer. Then it
was that he said to the members of
his family at home that it was his
belief that he could not live long. He
grew worse gradually. During the
last few days of his life his widow
and all Of his six sons have been at
his bedside. Nothing possible to do
for him was left undone. But it was
plain that with him Hlife's ftful
fever' was over. And, at 1920, on
last Saturday morning he died. There
was no apparent pain or suffering.
The vital organs of his body we're
apparently performing their proper
functions, and no particular reasons
appeared for impending death.
When the great war Governor of
Indiana, Oliver P. Morton, was dying
he looked at those that stood around
him and Said: "T am worn out" And
as it was with the great Morton, so
it was with the body before us. With
the breaking of his giant frame was
the Pickering Of his strong mind and
with the failure Of both, the light of
his earthly career went out forever.
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After March s, 1909, Theodore
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that he need not join the great "army
of the unemployed" and doubtless
his apprehensions as to how he would
provide for himself and family are
somewhat allayed.
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COTTON.

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80, 1923, and died November IA, 1908,
aged eighty years, four months and
fourteen days. The Wadsworths Of
Revolutionary days were his ances-
tors.
He was married on April II, 1850,
to Elizabeth J. Odell, who. died De-
cember 26, 1868. He was married
on January 2, 1870, to Sarah J. Kill
lion, who survives him.
He was the father Of eleven chill
dren, six Of whom are living Those
living are six -Emsley and Will
liam H., of Warrington, Indiana; P.
r., of Washington, Indiana James
L., Of Indian Springs, Indiana, and
Thomas g. and Bloomer A., Of Ra-
glesville, Indiana. He was the grand
father Of thirty-fve grandchildren,
twenty-nine of whom are living, and
the great-grandfather of seven great
grandchildren, all of whom are living.
He was an active member of the
Methodist Episcopal church during
the greater part of his life, and was
a minister in this church for about
fifty years He was noted for his
zealousness in Church work and his
strong faith in the Christian religion.
A favorite text used by him, often,
was: "Christ is all and in all. F"
With the thought expressed by these
words, as a central thought, he pre-
sented in strong and argumentative
language the fullness and complete
of the atonement Of Jesus Christ for
the saving Of all who accepted
Christ's teachings.
He was strong partisan in the
sense that he always had positive
viws on the issues before the people
on matters of Importance to the State
and to the nation. His first vote for
President Of the United States was
cast in 1852 for Franklin Pierce, the
Democratic candidate, and against
General Scott, the Wing candidate.
When the Republican party was or
ganized in 1854, he became member
Of that party and afterwards sup
ported Fremont, Lincoln, Grant,
Hayes, Garfield, Blaine and Harri-
son for the Presidency. Believing
that the conditions Of the country
were such as to demand the organi-
cation Of new party, he became one
Of the leaders Of the Populist party
and promoted its organ cation
throughout the State and nation. He
was the candidate Of this party, in
1896, for Governor Of Indiana. He
was a Great admirer of Thomas Wat
son, Of Georgia, and of Judge Samuel
Williams, of Indiana, and assisted in
naming them to lead their party in
the recent national election.
When the civil war broke out in
1861 he took his stand promptly and
with all the power of his then vigor-
Gus manhood, in favor Of the preser-
walton of the Union of the States
Moved by the great crisis that meant
the dissolution of the Union unless
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COMMISSION HOUSES.
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Write to me for book on pecan culture
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La.
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MACHIN

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INCUBATORS.

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CABBAGE PLANTS.

Jouannet has all the leading varieties.
Only the best seeds used.-Alfred Jouannet,
Mount Pleasant, S. c.
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WADE'S IMPROVED long staple
cotton seed makes bales per acre;
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but will sell one bushel for SIS, or two
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COTTON SEED.
SCHOOLS.

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SEED WHEAT.

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SHOPPING.

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Charles Ellison, Dept. ], Urban Bldg, Lou
isville, KY.