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New-York tribune., 1909-11-28

Iiclp. IN StIJln ptlplJduOn OF the hedTt.
But | can't imagine who they can be-"
says Sadie. And they look SO odd
They did look funny, for fact, dodgin'
through the shrubbry. one folowin the
other. and the swingin' light throwin' why
shadows across the lawn. Maybe YOU We lived
where they used lanterns reg lar, though, and
know all about it.
why, | believe those are the WickSon
girls" says Sadie. What do YOU suppose
they"
Bet its me. saws l. Haven't seen any
of em for over a week and probly they
couldn't stand 1t any longer
IF you'd ever had glimpse Of the Wickson
sisters, you'd appreciate Just how comic
a kidder | was irwin to be. There's three
of EN-, all told, and they're Just as cute
girls as they were thirty years OF more AGO.
Anyways, don't see why they shouldn't be;
they've had that much practice.
We hadn't any more'n moved out here
before we begun hearin about the Wick
sons. You know how there's always one
family in neighborhood that's a standin
Joke Well, this trio of old maids seemed
specially appointed To furnish the humorous
relief for Soundmere.
First Off one of EN- owned about nine
teen eats; and if an old maid with that
many cats amt good for a scream. what is?
Then there was Caroline who did her own
gardenin' and wore overalls- mems over
alls-up TO nine O'Clock in the mornin' Next
there was Lady Emily, the invalid sister.
who crocheted rainbow shawls all winter and
knitted wool bed slippers all summer. Lastl
was old Mr.. WickSon, the father of the bunC
never did anything at all except hide when
came, and 90 on simply awful bats about on,
often.
Them was some Of the detailed reports
about the Wicksons from kind hearted ne
durin the first few weeks And Taught
couldn't begin 10 tell YOU the funny tales II
wound about them old maid sisters.-the RI
wore To church, and the odd speeches they
when they went calm. and the perfectly
tricks they practised 10 keep in the SWIM q
bettern nothing year.
We got 50 we grinned every time their nan
mentioned. Always used To point out their h
visitors, too. 1t must have been quite son
place once, with those big columns IN front.
queer fanlight over the door, and the dolphi
tam IN the middle of the carriage drive.
hadn't felt pdIntbrush since the Blaine car
h.. g. l. 4
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Post Office to be Moved

Post Master Smith received in
formation Monday afternoon that
o.. r. Isakson was the successful
bidder for the new post Office building.
The other complete bidders were Mrs.
Claudia Rudolph at $1,000 q year,
Judge Kennedy's bid was $500, while
the Isakson bid was $500 a year, which
includes new office fixtures, light and
heat. This bid is entirely tx blow and
nothing short Of a bonus from in
terested parties can make him good.
The new fixtures alone will cost him
about $1,000, to say nothing about
heating and lighting the 25xsO room.
Canton is too large to have q post
office location affect business one way
or the other, while the new location
is certainly not central or near central.
The present location is the most
central and most convenient that can
be found but the department. deemed
the room too small and the fixtures
out of date and a change had to be
made. 1t is regretted by all that q
change had to be made but Uncle Sam
manages such things to suit the de-
partment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Farmers Want PlOw Factory.

A Farmers Meeting was called at
the Unity Club rooms on Saturday
Oct. %. at $3.50 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of a~scertaining what be done
in the way of securing funds to pro-
mote the BergStrOm Plow factory,
the object being to organize a Stock
Company.
Engebret Hotter was elected chair
man and Rier Rierson, secretary. Mr..
Hotter stated the object of the meet
ing and the members present dis
cusSed the proposition. 1t vas then
moved that we adjourn to next Satur-
day Oct. 80, at 2.3O O'Clock and the
motion prevailed. Rier Rierson, Sec.
The general opinion of those pre-.
sent was that Bergstrum's new rod
pillow can be made to take the lead
over anything on the market, and
that a manufacturing enterprise OF
the kind in the City Of Canton ought
to be a good thing, not only for the
city but also for the community in
general.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Adolph Gubbrud's Invention.

While out soliciting interest in the
Canton Plow Company l dropped
in at Adolph Gubbrud's in Norway
to find him busy oiling up his Corn
Snapper ready for the field. There
are already several corn husking ma
chimes on the market, but MI. Cub
brud has invented a snapper that he
knows is going to take the lead Of
anything out yet. Says he also has
patents pending on a husking attach
ment but in place Of putting it on
the machine in the field, he thinks he
may attach it to the ordinary corn
elevator at the crib and thus not only
make less machinery to be dragged
around in the field but it will leave
the husks in a pile near the yard
where it can be saved for feed In
place of being scattered on the ground
where it will be of little use.
He is also making what he calls .
Loose-dirt Lister, . medium between
the ordinary lister and . common
corn planter. His idea Is TO plant
the corr in plowed ground in . furrow
deep enough SO that it can b culti-
waited one way and SUCCESSFULLY kill
the weeds without getting II 20 the
Objectionable depth Of the old stylo
lister. ENaEBnET HoLTRR.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Breedtng-Hicks Wedding.

This Thursday evening, October %,
at 6 o'clock a wedding ceremony will
take place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Hicks in Highland town
ship, when their beautiful daughter,
Lila Maude, will be married to Mr..
George w. Breeding and after the
ceremony a reception will be held, in
vitations for both events having been
issued. The LEADER will be printed
before this happy event takes place
but a LEADER reporter will be present
who will report the event in full for
next weeks paper.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

Miss Alice Ringheim was a Sioux
Falls visitor Monday.
John Bremen found a pocket book
on the street Monday containing a
small sum of money and credit money
issued by Berry Bros. Owner can find
same at LEADER office. -
The LEADER takes pleasure in max
ing announcement that P. S. Paulson,
a prominent young farmer near Moe,
will be a candidate for the lower
branch Of the legislature at the prim'
aries next spring. Mr.. Paulson is a
young gentleman of splendid ability
and is in every way qualified to dis
charge the duties of the position.
Mayor Dean, T. ]. McDermott,
Attorney Carlson and Adee johnson
went over to Rock Rapids last week
to see the fastest troting mare in the
world. She started in the seventh
section in a race this year with thirty
trotters starting and passed the en-
tire field winning in 2:41-5. That
time under like conditions has never
been beaten. The Rock Rapids
officials took splendid care Of the
Canton gentlemen and made them
guests Of the city.
X. E. Jacobson came up from
Hudson the other day in an auto,
accompanied by a distinguished look
ing driver whom were unable to re-
cog nize because of the big glasses he
wore. Some said it was P. H
Hall who was driving. II it was Bro
Hall, we should enjoy a ride with
him. He handled the machine like
an expert and looked like Theodore
Roosevelt in touring togs.
Henry f. Hervig writes the LEADER
from Mankato, Mimi, announcing
his connection with the Mankatc
Commercial College and wants the
LEADER sent there. We congratu
late him over his connection with the
Mankato institution and the college
faculty will find Mr.. Hervig a valua
BILE addition to the staff. The LEAD
Err has advertised the advantages Of
this college for several years, and
students who went there came home
ready to enter upon any line of Com
mercial work. The Mankato Com
mercial college, has the hearty en-
dorsement of the LEADER because 1,
Is one Of the best In the west.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
GULBRANDSEN-SOGN NUPTIALS
ebrated at the Home Of the
Bride October ~.

At high noon Wednesday October
II, che Of the prettiest weddings ever
witnessed in Lyon county took place
at S%unnyside, the beautiful home OF
the brides parents, in~the marriage
of DR.. George Ii. Gulbrandsen and
Miss Judith Melvina Sogn by Rev.
?. II. Tetlie of this city. The in
terror Of the Sogn home was hand
somely decorated FOR the occasion and
the wedding invitations were con
fined TO relatives of the bride and
groom, among whom were Mrs. l.
Gulbrandsen, and Miss Maybell Gul.
brandsen, mother and sister of the
groom from Chicago, and DR.. 0. j.
Urheim also Of Chicago, a close friend
and college companion Of the groom.
Mrs. J. L. Opperud Of Roundup, Mon.
tana, Joseph Opperud and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. win Opperud and wife OF
Sioux City, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Bjorn.
stad, and Mrs. Josie Sogn Of Madison,
and Mrs. Simon Hanson of Baltic.
A grand dinner followed the wed
ding ceremony and then came the
social features of the event which
continued until a late hour.
The bride is prominent socially on
both sides of the river, is a noted
musician, and one of the sweetest,
and most loveable young ladies in the
state of Iowa, and was born and raised
in the beautiful home where the GER
emory took place. The groom is a
prominent physician in Canton and
was for years one Of the leading ply
sicians in Chicago, and was on the
medical staff of two of the most prom
inent hospitals of that city. He
came west a couple Of years ago for
pleasure and a rest, travelling over
North Dakota and finally came to
Sioux Falls to visit friends and then
he made Canton a visit and DR..
Brastad induced him to locate here
as he was going away. He returned
to Chicago to complete some hospital
work after which he came to Canton to
stay, and in due time cupid became
interested in his welfare and the cere-
mony of Wednesday tells us cupid
was very successful. DR.. and Mrs.
Gulbrandsen will occupy the hand
some cottage just east of the John
Isakson residence on Third street,
where they will welcome their friends
and receive congratulations, and the
LEADER greets them and wishes them
all happiness and a pleasant journey
through life.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

Don't forget the second number of
the citizens lecture course. The
date is Thursday evening November
4. Get reserved seats early.
The land lottery drawing began at
Aberdeen on Tuesday and a bachelor
living at Butte, Nebraska. got mum
Der one. He will need number two
soon.
The Four Musical Artists at Angus
tana chapel next Thursday night,
November 4. Each one Of them has
played star parts and are brilliant
performers.
William Shaft furnished evidence
Wednesday that the much despised
dandelion is keeping up it's record as
a slayer by handing the LEADER a
couple of blossoms October 81.
Comrade II. II. belong has been
appointed an aide de camp or the
staff of Department. Commander
Ste wart with the rank of Colonel as
per general order No. 3, issued
October IS Col. belong was a brave
soldier and is worthy any honors the
department may confer.
Rudolph Steensland and Mr.. Twedt
recently purchased the G. d. Moore
farm southwest of town for 1872 so an
acre. The Moore farm is one of the
best in Grand Valley and the pur-
chasers got their moneys worth.
G.. T. Gubbrud of Lincoln township
"a among the LEADERS welcome
visitors Wednesday, and in order to
keep ahead of subscription dates ran
his figures into 1911. Mr.. Gubbrud
owns a fine farm and is among the
solid men Of the country.
Miss A%ntonette Rudolph who has
been a guest of Mrs. Claudia Rudolph
for several weeks, left for Manches-
ter, Iowa, Tuesday where she will
visit relatives before returning to her
home in Washington, where her
father holds a prominent position in
the service of the government. All
the old timers remember Duke Ru-
dolph who was a prominent Canton
merchant in early days and many of
them enjoyed his visit in Canton dur
ing the summer. Miss Antonette is
his daughter and a very charming
young lady. who thinks Washington
Is the only place to live.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Car Load OF Horses.

One load of Native draft horses will
be sold at auction on Saturday, Octo-
Der 3Oth, at the G. M. & St. r. stock
yards at Canton. IL head Of broke
horses, ranging in age from 3 to g.,
weighing from 1900 to 1900 lbs. All
broke horses will be sold to hitch and
all horses to be sold under guarantee
as to age and soundness. All brood
mares are bred to a ton horse, the bal
ance Of this load are yearlings and 2
year Odds -large draft colts. There
are no scrubs or bronchos or branded
stuff. +. j. MUENCh,
Paullina, Iowa.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Death of Baby Wheatley.

Died October II, Albert Edward,
the youngest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Wheatley of Fairview, after being
sick only two days. Albert was born
September p, 1908, and his loss was
a severe blow to his parents. This
sweet little boy had just begun To
blossom into the joys Of childhood
when called to a home where sor rows
are never known, and this community
extends heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved parents Over the loss of their
darling baby.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
Local..

Louis Sivesind was over from Lyon
county Monday.
The C. G. Club meets with Mrs.
Judge Clifford Saturday.
Paul Fossum, who was kicked by a
horse is getting along O. X.
Martin Lybarger returned Friday
from his New Mexico and Arizona
trip.
Misses Paula and Constance Kleppe
and Andrina Urdahl of Grand Valley
were at Moe recently.
Paul Bankson and John Cederstrom,
two Dayton pioneers, were enjoying
a Canton visit Monday.
Mrs. Gudmund Skartvedt and Mrs.
Prof. Nordgaard were Sioux Falls Wis
itors Saturday.
Ole Hegge and Olaf Exile Of Fair
view, were callers Wednesday enquir-
ing after lost property.
Mrs. Willard Bennett is home from a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Warren at DeSmet.
T. w. Dwight of Sioux Falls, men,
Der of the state board Of regents, was
in Canton Monday in connection with
Delapre-La Valley drainage ditch.
The frame of the congregational
church is up and is being inclosed.
Contractor John Mile is a rusher
when it m to hurry up building.
He has been very busy this year and
has built a number of fine homes.
Sam Thorson left six ears of corn at
this office Tuesday which indicates a
successful crop. He has raised about
10 bushels to the acre from fall plow-
ing and so from spring blowing.
Comment is Unnecessary as to the time
to pillow.
P. S. Paulson was up from Moe
Tuesday. In to a question
he said his fall plowed ground pro.
duced 10 bushels of corn to the acre
and his spring blowing about So
This Is an other evidence OF what fall
blowing will do for corn. AS stated
elsewhere, Sam Thorson got 10 bushels
of,corn to the acre from fall blowing
and from spring so.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
The sewer on Cedar is finished and
The filing in was completed Wednes-

The sewer on Cedar is finished and
the filing in was completed Wednes-
day.
Miss Deolyn Keynes has accepted a
position as Stenographer at the
Cataract Book store ia Sioux Falls.
Martin l. Larson, who is one of the
Augustana students, called WedneS-
day and renewed "A subscription fol
Mis-. Y. E. Johnson of Mound City.
When YOU want anything in the
seed or nursery line, write the Quincy
Seed Il Nursery Co. for a catalog. This
company has stood The test al time
in its treatment Of customers. The
GurneyS are reliable.
II the man who found Alex Nelson's
o~Vercnar, lost in Canton recently,
only knew how had Alex is Suffering
from a cold lie would hunt Alex up
and give him that o%vcrcoat quick.
Alex has another overcoat but he
caught cold hunting the one he lost
Gen. Q. O. Howard. the last OF the
Army Commanders uf the Civil War
died at his home in Darlington
Vermont. Tuesday October 20, al I:20
D.. m. from heart disease. He was
sitting in Il chair when the summons
came. The veterans who met him at
Sioux Falls in July will remember the
grand old veteran as vigorous and
genial.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. S. Summerwill and
baby are now located in their new
home on Lincoln avenue, and Mr..
Summerwill'S partner, Mr.. Carhart
with wife and children occupy the
Beck residence on First street. Mr..
Summerwill and Mr.. Carhart are the
gentlemen who bought the Mutual
Lumber yard property of this city,
and will make a valuable addition to
the commercial interests Of Canton.
The Quincy Seed and Nursery Co.
of IanktOn has the thanks of the
LEADER for a box of tulip bulbs
which found a well prepared bed in
the LEADER garden. Col. G. W. Cur
ney is now president Of the new or
g%anizatiOn which was changed from
the Quincy Seed cnmpany to the
Quincy Seed and Nursery Co. Col.
Quincy has established a reputation
that makes him popular wherever his
seeds or nursery stock is sold. The
Quincy company can be depended up
on to give you the best of everything
in their line.
Martin l. Larson of Mound City,
Campbell county, now a student at
Augustana College, was a visitor
| Wednesday. He called in to renew
his fathers subscription to the LEAD
Err and put the date up to 1911.
Martin was born in Canton and went
with his parents to Campbell county
when a little boy. He is now almost
six feet and a splendid speciman of
young Dakota. His father was a fine
mechanic but turned to farming and
stock raising and prospcred. He is
now register of deeds in Campbell
county and none are more pleased
with his success than the editor of
the LEADER.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS.

just received the latest fall and win
ter styles and fashions for ladies from
the well known Stevens ladies furn-
ishing house of Chicago. They are
prepared to take orders. Call at
their rooms on 3rd street near the
Methodist church. 1922.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
For h Ladies

For the Ladies
We have on hand a green plush coat
for child 6 years old, and ladies black
suit, size "a bust.
MRS. LAWRENCE AND BRERETON. l9
Floyd Milliman, one of the editors
and publishers of the Morristown
World was Canton visitor this week.
Morristown is a new town on the
Milwaukee East of Lennon, and the
town and the World are growing and
p%rospering.
Mrs. Carrie Sather would be pleased
to have the ladies of Canton know
that she will give scalp and facial
massage and hair cleaning and dress
ing. Mrs. Sather is an accomplished
artist in her business and has the
very latest appliances used. Salts
faction guaranteed in all work. Cal
at residence of Miss Dahlen, one door
south of the brick church.
The Beresford high school foot bal
team anne ove to Canton last Friday
and played the opening game with
the Canton highs. The ground was
in bad condition, rain falling during
the game, but the spirit Of rivalry
cared nothing for mud or rain, and
the boys plowed through the mud like
battering rams. Beresford o by
score of 10 to O. Canton has a good
team and will show Berestord a trick
or two by and by.
Mrs. G. P. Viland while walking
down third street last Sunday morn
ing was stricken with paralysis and
fell to the sidewalk before her hus
band could catch her. She had
attended preaching service a,
| Augustana college and was on hel
way down town with her husband
In front of the Richardson home
she exclaimed, "My foot won't Garry
me-" and dropped to the sidewalk
instantly. She vas carried into the
Richardson home unconscious anC
medical aid summoned. She was
taken to her home east Of Bel0tt
where she still remains unconscious
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to the many friends and
neighbors who SO lovingly assisted us
with words and acts of kindness, and
to the choir for the sweet music, and
for the beautiful floral offerings at
the funeral of our darling baby boy.
Mr.. AND Mrs. ED. WHEATLEY AND
FAMILY.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

Hattie and Nettie Hall left for
JoDesville, Meade county, Monday
where the young ladies have claims.
They have plenty of genuine Dakota
pluck and enterprise to win success
and the LEADER wishes them good
luck. Mr.. Hall ordered the LEADER
sent to their address.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29
FOR SALE.

One pedigreed Durham bull. fine
individual, and one Shropshire ram.
THos. THORsoN Farm,
Phone 42O Short and Long Call.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

Mrs. Ernest Wendt,> accompanied
by her son, DR.. Wendt, left for
Chicago Monday.
Next Monday afternoon the senior
class of the high school will give a
Halloween program in the main room
Of the high school.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

Tom Martin was down from Sioux
Falls on business last week. Now
down Tom and b happy.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-10-29

HOl CA1O A@"uACS
We have on hand a green plush coat
for child 6 years old, and ladies black
suit, size "a bust.
MRS. LAWRENCE AND BRERETON. 10
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-06
GRANrrEyILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Aldrieh returned from
Boston Saturday
Miss Laura Suitor spent a few days
with Miss Qlleenie Macarthur last week.
Don't forget the entertainment in
Miles hall Monday evening Drills IN
costume. marches, songs and readings
May 10. Proceeds to be devoted to plac.
ing a telephone in the "Aanse'
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs Macarthur have re-
turned from Boston. where they spent
4 most enjoyable week with their old
friends, the Rev Mr. and Mrs. McIen-
mani
Mr.. Snifor was in Barre Tuesday
William Barton returred home Wed
nesday.
Rev. Mr.. Mckenzie Of Barre preached
very aceeptably 10 a large congregation
Sunday afternoon in the Presbyterian
church al Graniteville.
Don't forget the Scarf drill, Old Wo-
mans drill and Cnlisthenies on Monday
evening, MAY 10. Admission 20 cents
children 10 cents. All are cordially in
vited.
The roads are now dry here and the
grass Is beginning to grow green, but
warm weather has not as yet made its
appearance
The Valley child's funeral was largely
attended to-day All the friends sym
pathize sincerely with the bereaved par.
ents.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-06
CURRENT COMMENT
Harvey w. ScotE


To illustrate the absolute indifIer-
ence 10 worldly wealth Of the average
editor look at Harvey w. Scott, ed.
tor Of the Portland Oreeonian, who
has just refused the tender Of Presi
dent Taft Of the position Of Ambassas
dor and Minister Plenipotentary to
Mexico, carrying salary Of $1,000
per year with It. II takes a man with
backbone % stand up and be hit with
such offers as that.-Alancheste Jour
nal.
At the risk Of pnining the ST. AZ
bans Messenger which doesn't like this
would like 70 inquire if this man Scott
is not son Of that young Vermont
printer Of the same name, who was
born in Barre or vicinity, learned the
trade in f. p. Walton's printing Office
at Montpelier and in company with an-
other young man, named Waterman We
believe, went out TO Oregon some fifty
odd years ago 10 start newspaper. As
We remember the story they went by
way Of the isthmus Of Tehauntepec and
carried their type with them and IN
crossing the isthmus came near being
robbed by the half breed Indians, who
thought the heavy boxes of type must
be treasure of some kind.-Bennington
Banner.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-05-06
WEST BERLIN.


Alex. Stephen is again at his old place
with the Davis brothers.
D. B. Celley received lot Of small fry
last week to stock his private pond.
Our pastor commenced attending the
Montpelier seminary at Montpelier this
week
Miss Mable Winch has been stopping
with Mrs, Il. A. GIines for few days
and canyassing the town for ehild's
book.
Mark Glines Is doing the farm work
for Alex, Stephens.
Mrs. Martha tombstone is quite i'll with
Bright's disease
The health officer was called over to
investigate the trouble at the Red
school; have not received his report as
yet.