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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
ROCKFORD SEEKS TITLE
Challenges TaylorviIle Eleven to Bat
tie for Championship.

Rockford, ILL.,. Nov. S.-The Rock
ford high school football team has
challenged the Taylorville high
school team to a game on Thanksgiv-
ing day TO determine the interschol-
astic championship of Illinois. provid-
ing Taylorville defeats Springfield on
next Saturday, Nov. IL.
Rockford claims the championship
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
Coronation Set For June 2o

London. Nov. SKIING George has
issued a proclamation fixing June %
as the date of the coronation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

EARLY Morning Davenport Fire.
Fire of unknown origin was discov-
cred at 12:45 this morning in the rear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
TRANSFORMERS
CARS ARE SHIPPED
Consignment for Tri-City Railway
Company Leaves Cincinnati
Factory.

Yesterday the ITCHY Railway com
pany officials received a bill of lading
stating that the pay-as-you-enter cars
had been shipped from the Cincinnati
Car company plant at Cincinnati. The
cars are expected any day now, and
as soon as possible win be put into
service. 1t was Learned today that the
cars had not yet passed Chicago, as
there was some delay in transfer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
IN RECORD FLIGHT
Latham Travels 25 Miles Over
and Around the City of
Baltimore.
FEAT WAS NEVER EQUALED
Big Cash Prize Given for Following
Out Given Schedule in Open
ing Meet.

Baltimore, Nov. S.-All Baltimore
suspended business for an hour and a
population of over 100000 gazed sky
ward in wonder yesterday as Hubert
Latham, the daring French aviator,
flew north and south, east and west,
over the city. He sailed a charted
course Of 81 miles and was in the air
for ~ minutes and 81 seconds. and
now his trip is being ranked ahead of
the events that have made Baltimore
famous, such as the first telegraph and
railroad. Other aviators have sailed
into cities or over them, but Latham
is the first to sail according to the
compass on a charted voyage, north,
east, south and west, over city eight
miles wide and deep and with no land
ing places.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
BIC DECREASE IN
M'KINNEY'S VOTE

While there are no definite or official
figures at hand at this early hour on
the congressional election in the Four
teenth district, outside of Rock Island
and Mercer counties, Congressman
Mckinney appears to have been re-
elected by reduced majorities over
Clyde II. Tavenner, the tidal wave not
having reached this section of the
state as yet. Estimates of pIuraIities,
as nearly as they can be based on the
Incomplete returns, are as follows:
TaVenner. Mckinney.
Rock Island ...... 1877
Mercer .. 1905
Henderson 200
Hancock -. ....... 500
Warren 80. ...-.... 800
McOonough -. 49,. 500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

company was organized today by Buff
falo members of the society for the
purpose of entertaining the next head
camp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
RonIIIn Rea! Lender.

The revolutionary spirit is spread
ing throughout the republic, and
while the people generally do not
sympathize with the actions of Val
ladares, the revolutionary governor
of Amapala. they are willing to rail-
l. to Manuel Bonilla. who, many be-
lieve to be making preparation to
revive his revolution against Da-
villa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09

Soaring along as easy as an ocean
liner steaming in a dead sea, the in
trepid and fearless French airman
made his flight Announced by the
tolling of Lord Baltimore, the city
halls deep-toned bell, and accompanied
by the scream of thousands of whistles
from factories and steamers in the
harbOr. he accomplished what was
considered by all airmen as a danger
Gus feat-the sailing over ond above
a large city.
Five thousand dollars, contributed
by the A. S. Bell company, was the
rich prize for which Latham risked his
life and his aeroplane; but, beside the
great cash reward. he has gained a
record as the first human being to cir
Gle completely over a large American
city in heavier than air machine.
PIeases Invalid.
A second feat, almost as wonderful
as the entire flight. was Batham's ma
neuvering about the residence of Ross
Winans on st. Paul street. The mil
lionaire, who Is an invalid, had offered
$500 for a sight OF an aeroplane in
flight, and Latham circled above the
Winans home and Unanswered for
nearly three minutes in a wide circle
before resuming his route downtown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
TO ENTERTAIN W00DMEN

Buffalo Members Of the Society Form
an Organization.
Buffalo, n. Y, Nov. S.-(SpeciaD-
The Modern Woodmen Convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
IN MERCER
NEARLY COMPLETE

Aledo, H., Nov. 9.-tSpecial.)-
With only one precinct missing in Mer-
Ger county, the vote on congressman
is as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
TROUBLE CROWS
IN HONDURAS
All Enemies of President Da-
villa Rallying to Effect His
Overthrow.
BONILLA Is THEIR LEADER
Couple of Generals" Prominent in
NiCaraguan Revolution Join
the Cause.

New Orleans, Nov. S.-A general
uprising in Honduras with all tine
old enemies of President DaviIla par
ticipating in a movement for his
overthrow is imminent, according to
advices received here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-09
DEMOCRATS SWEEP
THE COUNTRY

Continued from Page One,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17

Five children were born to them, three
of whom, Harold, age six; Bessie, four,
and Lila, two. survive their mother.
Deceased was a bright intelligent
woman of many accomplishments, of an
amiable disposition, and was a kind and
loving mother and a true friend. Few
girls had a larger circle of friends than
did Lottie Canning, as she vas famil-
iarly known among her associates.here,
and her death is particularly sad, com
ing as it did just in the morning Of her
life. breaking up a comfortable, happy
home and leaving the small chi'dre n
motherless.
Besides her husband and children
deceased leaves a father, mother, sister
and two brothers to mourn her loss.
Her mother, Mrs. A. Canning, who was
with her at the time of death, will
remain and care for the children. On
Thursday of last week Mrs. j. r. Chap
mar and Miss Francis Canning, an aunt
and sister of deceased, went to Ossian
and remained until after the funeral,
returning Tuesday.
We join the host of friends in sincere
sympathy to the afflicted ones in their
bereavement,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
A Good Company

The Courtenay-Morgan Stock Com
pany closed a three nights engagement
at the opera house in this city Saturday
night. Their repertoire was "A Woman
of Mystery" Cup in a Balloon" and
IAN Innocent Widow" all strong char
acter dramas, which were ably pre-
sented to fair sized audiences. This
company is a talented and well equip
ped aggregation, carrying their own
scenery and electrical effects. Miss
Morgan is beyond question the best
actress who has appeared on the Web
ster stage this season and was well
supported by a strong cast on each
appearance, The company carry twelve
people who are artists in their respect
i've lines.
The management of the opera house
are making a special effort to induce
high class companies, such as the Cour-
tenay Morgan company, to visit this
city, and they have succeeded in book
ing several, among which is the COM
pany that will present For Her Sake"
at the opera house next Monday night.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Hanse News

A bouncing baby boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Ole Hanson last Saturday
Mother and child are doing nicely ano
Ole wears ''the smile that wont come
off,"
Math Opitz spent Sunday in the
county seat.
Edwin and Martin Olson made a bust
ness trip to Webster Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Math Iversen and son
and Misses Betsey Kleven and Frances
Lawrence Sundayed at the Sigvart
Olson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Moen went to the
county seat Friday, returning Satur.
day.
A. r. Ferguson, of Webster, spent
Thursday and Friday looking up bust
ness in Hanse and vicinity.
Sigvart Olson has been quite i'll DUR
ing the past week, but is considerably
better now.
Mrs. p. B. Carlson and Miss Helga
Saga visited at the Ole Hanse home
Sunday.
A basket social will be held in the
Hanse school house Monday evening,
Nov. q, the proceeds to be used in
purchasing an organ.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
A Play of Darkest Russia

Tolstoy, the grand old man of Russia,
has given to the reading public of the
world a better insight into the dark
deeds of the Cars vast domain than
all the histories ever written, and next
to Tolstoy, For Her Sake" the great
est of all Russian melodrams, probably
gives as good and no doubt a more
e%ntertaing description, with its special
scenery and a good acting company,
giving as it does a beautiful love story
with a strong heart interest and good
comedy throughout. It's certainly a
play well worthy Of the theatre-goers'
patronage. This powerful play will be
presented here on Monday night, Nov.
q, and will no doubt gain the patron
age it so well deserves.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Triple Weddings

A wedding of unusual occurrence took
place last Tuesday at the Catholic
church at Granville, when Father James
united in marriage three well known
couples of that community, Anna Boike
to Gust Block, Tray Boike to Peter
Herrick and Mary Block to Joe Boike.
1t was what is known as a triple we'd
ding, three of the contracting parties,
Anna, Tray and Joe Boike, being from
the SANE family. A large number of
friends and relatives were present and
after the ceremony remained for a
social dance in the evening.
The Advocate offers its congratula-
tons and best wishes to these young
people, -Waubay Advocate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
GERMAN CONFERENCE
Delegates of Independent Luth-
eran Churches Meet in BrittOn
Kew. Peithmann Resigns.

Last week a conference of delegates
of Independent Lutheran churches met
at the Britton st. Paul church. The
following congregations were repre-
sented: Britton, G. w. Rudolf and b.
j. Broderson; Langford, Jacob Heinz
and Christ Schneider; Andover, Henry
Holler; Webster, William P~etrauseh
and Paul Reiprich; Butler, August
Schuchardt and Fred Herr; Sisseton,
William Koepke; Window, Louis
Pistorius; Hardwick, Mimi, Fred Mat
thiesen. Some of the delegates attended
the Reformation services conducted by
Rev. Peithmann Sunday morning, Oct
ober 30. William Koepke was elected
secretary and William P~etrausch chair
man. A copy of the minutes will be
sent to the different congregations and
read at their next service.
Rev. E. c. H. Peithmann is called
back to Germany, and asked the dele
gates to grant his resignation on the
first of July, 1911. After careful DELHI
Grafton the conference complied with
his desire and Mr.. Peithmann was
instructed to find another minister as
assistant.
The delegates thanked the Britton
congregation for their kind reception
and accepted the invitation to meet
here again next year on the oath of
June. -Britton Journal.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
High School Notes

On account of the teachers meeting
to be held Thursday and Friday there
will be no school for the remainder of
this week.
The American history class has been
having a series of debates on woman
suffrage.
Mrs. Rabak and Miss Perkins visited
the high school Tuesday afternoon.
The English four class which has been
studying Shakespeare's Hamlet, held a
debate Tuesday morning. The question
was Resolved that Hamlet was sane"
Mr.. Thompson's class in American
history is getting some practical expert
ence in parliamentary tactics"
The class in physical geography is get
ting some practical illustrations in it's
work. This week Mr.. Hargrave gave
some very interesting experiments on
ocean currents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
German Lutheran Confirmat ton

The Milbank Review gives the follow
ing German Lutheran church announce
ment:
Sunday, Nov. 13: German services
in Alban township at 1000 a. M; in
Milbank at 2:30 p. m. English services
in Milbank at 7:30 p. m. with the admin
~istration of the rite of confirmation.
The following will be confirmed: Mrs.
Mahlon Seefeld, Miss Tillie Seefeld,
Miss Lizzie Seefeld, Miss Abelona See
field, all of Webster.
Next week from Tuesday to Thurs
day the Northern South Dakota confer
nee of Lutheran ministers will convene
here. Twenty-one ministers will be
present. On Wednesday evening Nov
ember 16, at 1880 there will be German
services with celebration of the Lords
Supper. Rev. Graef, of Aberdeen, will
deliver the confessional address and
Rev. Meyer, of Columbia, the sermon"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
4. 0. WICKRE WINS AGAIN
Day County Again Lands The
HOnOrs at the Northwestern
Live Stock Show.

Saturday morning HI. o. Wicke and
son, Jacob, shipped from the "Home
Farm in independence township, a
car of Hereford cattle, a car of Black
Polls, a car of mixed cattle and two
pens of hogs to st. Paul, where they
were entered at the Northwestern Live
Stock Show which opened Tuesday.
Mr.. Wickre informed us the day before
he shipped hat the Northwestern Stock
Show this year would be a world-beater,
and that the competition among the
stockmen for the honors would be
exceedingly strong, "But they've got
to go some to beat the bunch / am TAX
ing down." he said. 81 doubt if there
is anything in the northwest that can
compare with the stock | will exhibit,
and | feel confident of securing first,
and possibly both first and second"
That MI. Wickre's judgment was not
in error is shown by the following tele-
gram received from st. Paul this morn
ing:
est. Paul, Mimi, Nov. l6.
Reporter and Farmer.
Got first, second and fourth on cattle.
Hogs not judged yet.
H. o. Wickre.
This is the third consecu tive time Mr..
Wickre has captured the honors at the
Northwestern Live Stock Show, and
the people of the entire state have rea-
son to feel proud of the record he has
made, and the advertising the state has
received through Mr.. Wickre's exhibits
has been most valuable.
From st. Paul Mr.. Wickre will take
his stock to Chicago, where it will be
exhibited at the International Live
Stock Show. Last year he carried
away the high honors at Chicago, and
his many Day county friends are con-
fdent that he will be no less successful
this year.
Later-Hogs won first, second and
champions over all.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
An Old Landmark Gone.

On Friday a crew of railroad men
took down the windmill and water tank
just west of the depot. The tank and
windmill were erected in 1881, when
the railroad was built, and did good
service for a number of years, but DUR
ing the past few years the railroad has
secured better water facilities in neigh
boring towns and the tank and wind
mill at this point fell into disuse. The
railroad yards will not look natural to
the old-timers with these old land
marks removed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Purchased a Fine Home

A deal was consumated Tuesday by
which the title to the C. E. Blegen res
idence property, formerly owned by
John Williams, vas transferred to f.
M. Mirras.
Mr.. Mirras is to be congratulated on
acquiring one OF the most modern, plea
sanity located and best appointed resi-
dence property in the city. Mr.. Mirras
and wife will pqove into their new resi-
dence as soon as Mr.. Blegen vacates.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
COMING---"FOR HER SAKE
The Powerful Russian Military
MelO-Drama Here on Monday
Night, November 2Ist.

One of the best of present day melo-
dramas, "For Her Sake" will soon
appear in this city. AS a giver of sat
isfation in the larger cities "For Her
Sake" stands at the head of the list of
all Russian plays. The play is given in
four acts, all of which call for special
scenery, and covers in its stories and
scenes the country of the Gar from st.
Petersburg to bleak Siberia. All of
the elements that make m~elo-drama
effective are to be found in this play
correct costumes, special scenery and a
competent company max a good story
and an excellent play. Be sure to see
"For Her Sake"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Death of Mrs. RuIIard

On Saturday, November 18th, Mrs
Harry Billiard died at her late home in
Ossian, Iowa, after a brief illness,
aged % years.
Charlotte Mildred Canning was born
at Grand Rapids, Mich, in 1882, and
came to Webster with her parents
when but a child. Her childhood and
early womanhood were spent in this
city. She was united in marriage July
rs, 1900, in Webster, to Harry Billiard,
of Ossian, Iowa, and after a short resi-
dence here they moved to the latter
place where they have since resided.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Christmas i'm Europe

l.. G. Sellevold and wife left last
Monday on a pleasure trip which will
take them away from home about five
months, most of which time will be
spent in the land of their nativity, Nor
way. From here they go to Minneapo-
lis where Mr.. Sellevold has some bust
ness matters to attend to which will
detain him for two or three days, after
which they leave for Stanley, Wiscon-
sin? There they visit Mrs. Sellevold's
brother, Rev. Gronka, for a week or ten
days, and then continue their journey
to Chicago where they will remain a
short time renewing acquaintance with
relatives and friends in that city.
In all, they will spend about twenty
five days in this country, after leaving
Waubay, before departing for Norway,
Mr.. Sellevold was not certain as to the
time of departure, but thought it would
be November Both. They will take the
boat from New York and sail direct to
Christiana, Norway. At Christiana
they will visit Mrs. Sellevold's sister
before leaving for her Mrs. Sellevold's)
old home and birthplace at Gudbrands-
dalen, where they will spend Christmas
with her father and brother.
This is Mr.. and Mrs. Sellevold's first
trip across the ocean from this country.
Mrs. Sellevold made the trip from Nor
way about seventeen years ago. A
pleasant trip is before them and we
hope that nothing will arise to mar it
in any way Waubay Advocate.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
The Waubay Advocate

The first issue Of WauDay's new
paper, the Waubay Advocate, published
by j. II. Maynard, anne to our exchange
table this week. The new paper is one
the people of Waubay may well feel
proud OF. geographically it is excel
lent, and its columns are filled with
local and county news.
Mr.. Maynard is to be congratulated
upon his first edition, and if he main
tains the standard he has set, the future
success of the Advocate is assured.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Uncle Sam DON'T Pay Interest

Eugene Huntington, the well known
deputy internal revenue collector,
whose home is at Webster, has just
received a check in settlement of his
account as a soldier. The distinguish
ing feature of the check considered in
connection with the age of the account,
is its SO. If the account
had drawn interest It the rates which
have prevailed since the war, and hac
been regularly compounded, Gene woulc
have enough to buy a farm now.-Gro.
ton Independent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
County Commissioners Feast

w. H. Goodrich, chairman of the
board of county commissioners, gave a
dinner to the other members of the
board and a number of county officials
at Knapp's restaurant Tuesday. The
dinner was n of Knapp's best, which
means that it was all anyone could
desire. A most enjoyable time and a
fine dinner is reported.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17

Waubay has long felt the need of a
good live newspaper, and the business
men of that thriving town will not be
backward in giving Mr.. Maynard and
the Advocate their hearty support.
Mr.. Maynard has installed afirst class
printing outfit, and has a plant such as
very few towns the size of Waubay
possess.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Adjournment.

Miss Patterns lecture delivered this
morning was exceedingly interesting.
She started with the maxim hat school
is not preparatory for life, but is life,
and the story should be a part of this
life. By the fairy tale, folk tale, fable
funny story or might the imagination
and activity of the child is guided into
useful channels. The most important
means of telling a story is dramatiza-
ton and im~personat!on. Truth and
beauty should be the aim of a story.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
Finest Christmas Gift

There is nothing you can find to
present a relative or friend as a Christ
mas gift that will last as long or be so
much appreciated as a good photo
graph of yourself, family or home
Johnson the photographer at Webster,
makes the best photos. Make an early
appointment and avoid the great holi-
day rush.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
UNDER THE ANTITRUST ACT
Officers Of Window Glass Trust Sen.
fenced to Pay Fines.


P%ittsburg, Nov. 13.-Fifteen officers
and directors OF the Imperial Window
Glass company pleaded nolle conten.
dere before Judge James S. Young in
the United States district court to a
violation of the Sherman antitrust
act and each was fined $500. At the
same time a fine of $4,000 was i'm
posed upon the corporation itself. with
costs.
Dissolution of the combine, by
which the government alleged a mo.
nopoly in hand blown window glass
had been established and an increase
in price from 60 TO 70 per cent been
effected. will follow Immediately, il
was announced by attorneys for the
company.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-11-17
I Want you

To visit the new clothing store and
note the values that are being offered.
Better clothes for less money is the
policy there. Geo. Bodies.