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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
Boys and Girls Contest.

County Superintendent Lawrence
informed the LEADER this week that
he had already enrolled 1863 boys in
the corn growing contest and $40 girls
for the contest which includes baking
and sewing. This indicates that
there will be something doing along
progressive lines when these young
people meet in Canton early in the win
ter to determine who shall carry of
first honors in the corn growing contest
and the relative merits of the girls in
household economics. The total OF
the two classes at present is 7O3 and
there may be more young ladies tC
enter. 1t is fair to presume that
over 500 will be present at the final
display and that means that Canton
will have something to do to provide
proper entertainment for all, but
Canton will do it and with Canton's
noted hospitality.
Some have discussed district con.
tests before the final contest at Can.
ton, but such a course would prove
unsatisfactory and destroy interest in
the final display besides district con-
tests would prove expensive without
furnishing definite results, and no
good would come from such a course.
A gentleman who is thoroughly in
terested in both contests remarked to
the writer this week that he was de-
cidedly pleased ove the plans for a
contest among the girls, for said he,
"We have been educating our girls
away from the kitchen and away
from household duties until few girls
are competent to give mother a day
off and enter the kitchen fully pre-
pared to manage that most import
ant branch of home life for good cook
ing is, we might say, the chief de-
light in our short lives. Educate the
girls in household duties and the boys
will in time provide the means by
raising more and better corn than
their fathers: A happy home is the
chief desire Of the human race and no
part of our homes has SO much
to do with human happiness and
health as the good old kitchen range
and a girl that knows how to use it,"
The matter Of prizes for the boys
and girls will be taken care of by
each school district either by direct
appropriation OF by funds raised by
school entertainments under the d.
rection of the teacher, and when the
final contests are held all will be sat-
istied that the boys and girls of Lin
coin county are worthy of every as
sistance rendered them in this pro-
gressive system of education, for the
boys and girls of today will be the
men and women of tomorrow.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21

Cave and Rev. V. B. Conklin. Solos
were sung by Mrs. Myron Dunlap and
Miss Maude Lewis accompanied by
Miss Jessie Roderick on the piano.
After the services an opportunity
was afforded all to view the remains,
and seldom If ever in the history of
Canton, did so many people from
town and country gaze upon the face
Of a dead friend. A beautiful casket
contained all that was mortal of
Alioth Repp, and as old friends passed
they could scarcely realize that he
was dead so natural and lifelike did
the face appear. Hundreds were
present to show their respect for the
dead and pay a tribute to his memory.
The pail bearers were his intimate
friends, Willard Bennett. Henry
Cooper, WILDER and Albert Kinsley,
and the hearSe was followed to Forest
Hill cemetery by a large of
people, there to pay a final mark Of
respect to the departed.
The LEADER with a host of friends
all over the county extend sympathy
to the widow and her son and daugh-
ter in their bereavement and can on
ly offer the consolation that their
loved has gone to life everlasting
in that glorious kingdom God hath
provided for His own.
Alioth Repp was born at Taylors-
vile, Indiana, April 22nd, 1854, and
was bereft Of the loving care of his
mother when 9monthS old, after which
he was adopted by William Donkle of
Verona, Wisconsin, where he made
his home until he was nearly of age.
In 1877 he was married to Miss
Luella Richardson of Middleton, Wis
consin, where they lived until coming
to Lincoln county.
Relatives and friends of the family
who attended the funeral from out
side the county were: DR.. and Mrs. G.
o. Seaman Of Cherokee, Iowa, Mrs.
IL. o. Meyers, a step-sister, Of Evans
vile, Wisconsin, and Mrs. H. Rich
ardson of Edgemont, this state,
mother of Mrs. Repp.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
NOrway's Independence.

The students of Augustana college
arranged an excellent program for the
celebration of May II, recognized as
the date on which Norway first raised
her flag as an independent nation.
The students under the direction of
Mr.. Lindstrom as president of the
day carried out the program in fine
shape. Prof. Nordgaard and Judge
Asa Forrest of Canton delivered pat
riotic addresses, the ugustana band
played national airs and the college
glee club and choir helped to make
the event a grand success.
The Sioux Falls Normal School ball
club and the Augustana Champions
played a game Of ball but were unable
to finish. Five innings were played
resulting in a score of II to 3 in favor
of AuguStana.
1t was one of the pleasantest cele-
brationS held in this section for a
long time and the size of the crowd
indicated that the people love to hon
or liberty under two flags and enjoy
recreation under patriotic conditions.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
DEATH OF ALI0TH REPP
One of the Leading Citizens of
Canton Passed Away Last
Saturday Evening.

Cut down in the prime of vigorou!
manhood stricken with paralysis or
Thursday evening May l3, at $3.50
while preparing TO retire, yet able tt
speak to the dear ones around him
with mind clouded by the great ca
lamity, seemingly unconscious OF his
condition of helpleSsneSS, the spark OF
life fingered for A. hours, death con-
ing at $50 Saturday evening, when
the spirit of Alioth Repp passed tc
the keeping of Him who giveth life
to the world. Such, in brief, is the
closing chapter in the career of n OF
Canton'S most prominent citizens, a
man admired and appreciated by all,
loved and respected for his honorable
manhood and genial qualities, 4 kind
and loving husband and father, a
man who in his social and business
relations knew and was known by
more people than any other individu-
al in the county. Such was Alioth
Repp, our friend, now numbered with
the chosen oneS in the life everlast-
ing.
On Thursday evening of last week
the writer met Mr.. Repp about $50
going to the store. He seemed in
perfect health and full of the joys Of
life. He remained at the store until
s O'Clock and then returned home.
At $50 while preparing to retire, and
Mrs. Repp but a few feet away, the
fatal blow came like a flash and be
fell to the floor before his wife could
reach him. DR.. Wendt was hastily
summoned and worked over the I'M
patient until daylight, but
there were no signs of returning vi
tality-the entire left side of the
body being paralyzed, yet he believed
that only a fainting spell had over-
taken him. He passed quietly through
night and all day Friday
and Friday afternoon in response to a
remark made by his wife he said:
eyes, l am sick.' but never realized
the full import Of his sickness.
The news Of Mr.. Repp's aflliction
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21

created surprise and then sorrow, an
the constant inquiry of friends showed
the deep interest all felt in his strug
gle for life.
When there were no signs of i'm
prOvement his close friends becam'
alarmed but hoped on for a favorable
change. At six o'clock Saturda,
evening Mr.. Kinsley reported no i'm
provement and the patient breathing
with difficulty. This sign indicated
hopeless hope and at $50 the enc
came.
Erwin Repp, son of the deceased
who is in business in Minneapolis
vas promptly notified by wire Friday
he took the first train arriving here
in the evening. He joined his mother
and sister, Mrs. Carl Glaettli, in theil
ceaseless vigil by the side of the dy
ing husband and father, but got nc
word from those lips that had sc
often spoken in the joys of his boy
hood.
The death of this we'll known and
popular citizen created general sor.
row and brought unusual expressions
Of regret.
Mr.. Repp came to Lincoln from We
roma, Wisconsin, in 1880, and .pur.
chased a farm south of Mr.. Hicks in
Highland township, and then re-
turned to Wisconsin.
In 1881 he with his family started
for Canton and were caught in the
great snow storm of that spring at
Mason City, where the train was de-
layed for a long time. 1t was during
that snow blockade that he first met
Willard Bennett who was also bound
for this county. From that meeting
and the acquaintance thus formed,
grew a friendship which later ripened
into business relations and a brother
ly confidence that continued to the
life parting.
In 1899 the hardware and imple-
ment firm of Cloud, Repp & Moulton
was formed and the company began
business with the purchase of Mr..
Rudolph's stock of hardware and
farm implements. Mr.. Cloud retir-
ing some time after was succeeded by
Lars Wirstad and he retired from the
firm before going to Seattle and he
was succeeded by Willard Bennett.
Away back in the COS Mr.. Repp
took up the business of an a%uctioneer
and has cried more sales than all the
other auctioneers in the county COM
bined.
At the time of his death MI. Repp
was serving his third term as alder
man from the second ward and was
recognized as one of the most active
members of that body, and was care
full and considerable in all matters per-
tanning to the welfare of the city.
The funeral services were held at
2:3O at the home of the deceased and
were conducted by Rev. w. Alfred
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
and will be eligible to compete again

and will be eligible to compete again
next year.
Sioux Falls won the gold medal in
the oratorical class, Yankton in the
general class while Philip got second
in the general class.
Our contestants were accompanied
by Mrs. Williams. Elva Kennison, and
the Misses Kinsley and Cooper, and
all report that they were royalty en-
tertained.
Marion Cloud will represent @. HIS.
at Vermillion next Friday night in
the state contest held by the State
Fl. S. Athletic Association. Here's
hoping he may win.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
3 Steers Taken UD.

Henry Hvattum living east Of town
reported by phone to the LEADER
Tuesday morning that he had .aken
up three steers on his place May 10,
and the owner is requested to call and
remove the same and pay cost Of
advertising.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who as.
sisted with kind acts and words OF
sympathy, and those who furnished
the beautiful flowers, during the re-
cent sickness and death of our below.
ed husband and father.
MRS. A. REPP,
Mr.. AND MRS. CARL GLAETTLI,
Mr.. AND Mrs. ERWIN REPP.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21

DR.. Stevenson, the we'll known eye,
ear, nose and throat specialist of
Canton, Monday 3lst, Tuesday June
LIST, and Wednesday, June End at the
Rudolph Hotel. Glasses also fitted
correctly. 48-49
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21
Campbell Brothers CONSOLIDATED

Shows will be in Canton May 81 and
to day these shows take their place as
the leaders. Money, time, patience,
perseverance and travel have all been
devoted toward placing their circus
beyond competition. New and start
ling features have been added to every
line Of their Entertainments; and in
on the stage, in the air, and all about
you new and wonderful feats are per-
formed by trained experts in their va
rious lines. Hundreds of horses have
been added: all decked out in their
glittering harnesses, numberless ar
fists in magnificent costumes, trained
elephants, funny clowns and in fact
everything that is new will be seen
when Campbell Brothers Consolidated
Shows exhibit here Monday May 81.
Big street parade at 10 a.. m. and
two performances will be given at 2
and 8 p. m. under waterproof tents,
rain or shine.
Campbell Brothers Big Consolidated
Shows will give a monster street pa
geant here Monday May 81. 1t will
leave the show lot at 10 o'clock sharp,
SO get a good position SO you can see
it all.
The street parade will be given
here Monday May 81 at 10 a. m. by the
Campbell Brothers Consolidated Shows
will be a brilliant spectacle, consist
ing as it does Of hundreds of high
spirited horses with their natty trim
ings; South America Gauchos and
Australian boomerang throwers;
bright-eyed senoritas from Mexico:
athletes and Hindo fakirs; detach-
ments of cavalry troopers Of many
flags; master horsemen of the universe
Mexican, Indian and American bands
and strange Oriental music, of many
nations, funny clowns with their
funny mules and ponies and the mag
niicent cages containing the wild
beasts Of the desert and trained an
imals. In fact it is a parade that is
a parade that is in itself a grand and
beautiful show. Everyone be sure
and see it at 10 a. m.
Campbell Brothers Big Consolidated
Shows have added another big fea-
ture the Imperial Cossack Troopers
from the Steppes Of Russia. Their
marvellous riding has astonished the
whole world. They will be seen in
the brilliant street parade and at
both performances.
Watch the date Canton, Monday
May 81, the day when the Campbell
Brothers Great Consolidated Shows
appear here. Each succeeding year
new features are hunted up and
added to this already famous circus
startling acts that play upon the
imagination; nair-breadth escapes in
mid-air by daring acrobats and the
various ring acts that never fail to
amuse. Horses always take a prom
inent part in every circus, and this is
exception to the rule. Beautiful
silky-coated horses with glittering
and mounted by a bevy Of
pretty girls in natty costumes, catch
the eye on all sides; no matter where
it is. in the parade, or under canvas,
in the sawdust ring, horses reign
supreme. Campbell Brothers are ia
for their thoroughbred horses
and the number and beauty of their
circus horses this seaso are beyond
comparison. Watch for the grand
parade at 10 a. m. and the big
shows at 2 and 8p. m. under the new
tents, rain or shine.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21

Olaf Fossum, formerly piano instru-
cuor at Augustana, but now of Duluth,
was a guest Of Joe Anderson yer Sum
day.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1909-05-21

Low prices on Shirt waists.
Low prices on millinery goods.
Low prices on Ladies W h i t e
skirts.
Low prices on ladies dress skirts
Low prices on belts.
Low prices on ladies back combs
Low prices on ladies handkefs,
Low prices on ladies suits.
Low prices on shoes.
Low prices on Towels.
Low prices on jewelry.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
SOCIETY WOMAN
PUTS THIEF TO ROUT
Miss Eleanor Morgan Raises
Hand to Strike Satchel
Snatcher and He Flees
Jean Raul, a Cook, Is Arrested
and Identified by Fairmont
Resident

When Miss Eleanor Morgan, a prom
inent society woman, raised her hand
threateningly a thief who attempted to
snatch her satchel in Mason street
Thursday took to his heels. Miss Nor
gan had left a CALIFORNIA street car
and was walking TO the Fairmont ho-
tel when the robbery was attempted.
The crook, poorly dressed man, in
passing her seized the handle of her
satchel. The handle broke and the
satchel dropped to the sidewalk. AS
the thief stopped to pick up the
ssatchel Miss Morgan raised her hand
to strike him and he fed without Sc
curing his loot.
She went to the hotel and telephoned
to the police. Detectives Dave Murphy
and Bell and Policeman Gus Skelly, at
tached to the mayors office, were de-
tailed on the case and Friday after
noon they arrested at Taylor and Cali
fornia streets Jean Raul, a cook out OF
employment living at the Tour Eiffel
hotel, 500 Montgomery street, on sus-
picion of being the thief.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Morgan
called at the city prison and at once
identified Raul as the thief and he
was booked on charge of attempt to
commit grand larceny.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
Personal Brevities

J. E. Ettlinger OF New York is at
the Dorchester.
o. w. Ryan, a Fresno businessman,
is a guest at the Stewart.
Mr.. and Mrs. H NJ. Pierce of San
Jose are guests at the st. Francis.
F-F Chadwick, q New York finan-
cier. is staying at the St. Francis.
D. II. Carmichael. a Sacramento mer-
chant, is guest at the ST. Francis.
Mr. and Mrs II. c. GODDARD of Fresno
have taken apartments at the Stewart.
A. B. Cohn of Tennessee and Joseph
Simon of Pittsburg are at the Balti-
mfre
manufacturer. is guest at the
Stewart.
s McMurray of Portland. Ore, and
G. Winters of Salt Lake are at the
Holland
Mr.. and Mrs. j, ]. Moore of Menlo
Park have taken apartments at the
st. Francis.
Mrs. Josiah Dwight and Miss Dwight
of Cincinnati were arrivals at the
Fairmont yesterday.
F. ". witmore and wife of Saora
mento and c. c. Bernard of st. Paul
are at the Argonaut
Henry George Jr. of New York ar
rived in this city yesterday and is
staying 1t the st. Francis
Mrs. A. MacEwen OF Montreal and
Mr.. and Mrs. +. T. Forte of Winnipeg
are guests az the Fairmont
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
RECITALS PLANNED
BY NOTED PIANIST
Russian Musician TO Render
Elaborate Program in Chris
tain Science Hall

ossip Gabrilowitsch. who has been
called the poet of the piano" will
be the last visiting pianist this sea
son. He viii Splay a-series of recitals
next month. the first to be given at
Christian Science hall Friday night.
April ?. Among the numbers which
he VIII play at the first concert will
be Bach's italian concerto" Schu-
mann's "Carnivale," in the interpreta-
ton Of which Gabrilowitsch is said
to be without a peer; he will play Il
of Chopin's preludes. Brahms rhap-
sodie No. 119 and an original compo-
sition by the pianist himself.
A feature OF Gabrilowitsch's art is
it's catholicity AS a Chopin player he
is as great as in the classic seventies
Of a Bach fugue. He plays Beethoven
well as he plays Schumann, and
throughout the range of his genius he
is poetic and intellectual.
An Oakland concert Will he given
at Ye Liberty playhouse Wednesday
afternoon, April I.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR is
GIVEN FOUR YEAR TERM
Pleads Guilty to Grimes and
Goes to Prison

A sentence OF four years imprison-
ment was imposed by Judge Dunno
yesterday on William Peterson, who.
although but Is years of age. seemed
to have delibertely decided 10 embark
IN a career OF crime. He pleaded
guilty OF two burglaries, and more
than a year ago he stole some bicy-
cles.
Judge Dunno sentenced Joseph
Honeck. who pleaded guilty on two
charges OF burglary. to four years lin
San Quentin. Upon Lee Kim, who ad-
mitted embezzling $50, the Judge in
fiicted a penalty of one year in Jail.
Lee Kim was given the $50 by two
other Chinese who were IN trouble to
deposit as bail but he kept the money.
George Hedges. who obtained $50 by
telegraphing to an eastern bank in the
name Of a man who had a credit with
the institution, was sentenced TO IS
months Imprisonment by Judge Dunno
yesterday. He pleaded guilty
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
GROCERY CLERK is
HELD UP AND ROBBED
Thieves Busy and Reap Har-
vest of Loot

William Pullem. clerk for ]. NJ
Leonard, grocer. $50 Devisadero street
while delivering groceries at Eleventh
avenue and B street Friday afternoon
was held up by two men and robbed OF
$5.35. They stopped him as he came
out of house and said his horse had
run away and they wanted 50 for
bringing it back. When Pullem re-
fused to give up one held him while
the other looted his pockets
George Hall, a marble cutter living
al 651 Folsom street. was held up by
two men near his home Friday night
and robbed of SIC and two pawn tick
a stickpin.
Burglars broke into the residence OF
Mrs L. c. Lee, 1267D Page street. Fri
day night, and stole jewelry valued al
$40 and four insurance policies.
Two horses were stolen from the
stockyard of Knien. Allan a Pyle
wholesale butchers, Railroad and Fifth
avenues. Friday night.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
WOMAN AND 2 MEN FACE
THIRD CRIMINAL CHARGE
Warrant Is Issued for the Arr
rest of the Trio

c. Foissac. 45s Third street. OBJ
tanned a warrant from Police Judge
Deasy yesterday for the arrest of Mrs.
Mary Higgins, George Elliott. c. E.
Hinkley and Scott Paterson on a
charge Of procuring money under false
pretenSes.
This is the third charge of that ma
ture against Mrs. Higgins. Elliott and
Hinkley within the last two weeks.
Foissac on December owned a
lodging house at 1854 Geary street and
sold the furniture and effects TO the
defendants for $4,000. receiving IN pay
ment $425 cash and a quitclaim on real
estate in Esmerslda county. Nevada,
OF the value OF $4,000 and said to be
owned b. Mrs. Higgins Mrs Hig-
gins did not own nor had ever owned
the property, charges Foissac
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
JUDGE RULES AGAINST
IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS
Case in Wrong District Will Be
Prosecuted at New York

The demurrer filed by Giovanni Ca
pella, charged by the immigration OFF,
scials with bringing an alien girl under
age into the country, was sustained
yesterday by Judge de Haven in the
United States district court. The court
held that the offense had been COM
pleted when the child entered the port
of New York, and that this was the
wrong district in which to bring action.
The Immigration officials Will prose-
cute the case in the New York district.
Capella brought Pasqualina Ranzoni
into the United States December of
last year.
The child was to join her sister in
this country, but the sister had re-
turned to Europe before the youngster
landed.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
.COLlFGIATEALUMNAE
ASSOCIATION MEETS
Women Graduates Entertain
Senior Class Girl Students OF
Berkeley and Stanford
Children of Hostesses Also
Guests and Enjoy Presenta=
ton of Clever PIaylets

The Association of Collegiate Alum
nae held a meeting yesterday at Cen
tury hall, beginning with luncheon
at 1890 O'Clock. which was followed by
a business meeting. An amendment to
the constitution was passed changing
the date Of the installation of officers
from October l to June 1.
An enjoyable and unique program
followed, at which the girls of the
senior classes OF Stanford and the
state university shared the honors as
guests of the occasion with the chill
dren of the members of the associa-
tion.
The play written by Mrs. Ralph C.
Daniels was a clever skit illustrating
the contrasting triumphs of the col
legian who was married and had five
children and her classmate who won
recognition of her intellectual merits
as q spinster.
1t was designated a great morality
play. designed especially for the en-
lightenment of youthful graduates
the others know all about it any way
by Mrs. Ralph c. Daniels.
Cast--Mrs- Aileen, Miss Florence A.
Parker; Miss Laura. Mrs. Celeste La
coste Etcheyerry graduates in the
year Of our Lord knows when); Polly
Katherine Koefoed; Abigail Margaret
Adams; Bud, Jack Acton; Robert, Egg
bert Adams; Don, Lawrence Jordan.
There was song by Jack Acton
which won much applause Following
were two Spanish dances by Mrs. Louis
Hengstler and recitation entitled "A
German Village Street Performance, .
written by Miss Maybelle L. Feusier
and given by Miss Ida Juillerat, with
hand organ accompaniment by Miss
Douglas Whitehead.