davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Invoking the Record

Among the numerous inconsistencies
the Day county reform" machine has
sprung upon the voters is one that
stands forth most glaringly their sup
posrt of Paul F. Zafft, of Waubay, as
a candidate for the Legislature.
Mr.. Zafft represented this county in
the legislative session of 1905, and the
record he made during that session,
though extremely brief, is one that will
long be rendered by the voters of this
county. Mr.. Zafft opposed the sub
mission, under the referendum, of the
primary law, and as this was not suffi-
cient to place upon his brow the crown
of, fame he proceeded to introduce a
resolution amending Sec. 6 Of Article 3
of the constitution, whereby the sal
airy of the members of the legislature
would be raised from $500 to $1,000
per day and their mileage increased
from 10 cents to 20 cents per mile. (See
House Journal 1905, page 312). This
iSJSNNSu Ny
the legislature, and it evidently dis
couraged Mr.. Zafft to have his resolu-
ton to double his own salary turned
down so peremptori!y, as he did not
during the entire session attempt to in
troduce another resolution or bill.
We realize the fact that Mr.. Zafft's
attempt to double the salaries of the
members of the legislature is in per-
feet harmony with the reform"
theory that the taxpayers are good
natured cusses who do not object to
being plucked, but we cannot under
stand how those brilliant reform"
illuminants, Editor Bronson and our
efficient" states attorney, can recon-
cile themselves to Mr.. Zafft's vote in
regard to the submission of the primary
law.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Congressman Burke Here

Congressman C. H. Burke was in
this city a short time Friday morning
greeting his many friends and looking
over the political situation in reference
to his candidacy for another term.
This is Mr.. Burke's first visit to the
state since the campaign commenced,
having been busily engaged in legisla-
tive matters at Washington, and he
expresses himself as well pleased with
the political situation in such parts of
the state as he has already visited. He
expressed regret at his inability to get
into the campaign earlier and make a
speaking tour of the state, but in our
opinion the voters of the state will ap-
preciate his effective work at Washing
ton far more than they would appreci-
ate having him devote his energies in
fighting the gang of mud-throwing
"reformers" who are yapping at his
heels. Mr.. Burke and Mr.. Martin have
made good in every sense of the term,
and the republican voters of South Da-
kota will not forget this fact when
they go into the primaries next Tues
day
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
The commencement

The commencement exercises of the
Webster High School were held in the
opera house Friday evening, May 9th.
The stage was artistically decorated in
the Senior colors-white and gold and
palms and potted ferns added refresh
ing touch of green. The class motto:
'"Thus Endeth Our First Lesson" was
inscribed in old English lettering across
the back of the stage.
Dean James of the University of
Minnesota delivered the address to the
graduates and their friends. In fin
ished manner and with the use of ex-
quisite English he discussed the sur
passing educational ideals of the Japan
csc, showing how with fine artistic
concentration this island empire has ac-
complished unbelievable wonders in
educational work. The address was
one that made a very pleasing impress
sion upon those present.
The diplomas were presented by
Superintendent Thompson with a few
appropriate remarks to the graduates.
The program rendered was excellent,
and showed excellent management on
the part of those who had charge.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Students Give Reception

The students of the High School ten
dered a reception to Miss Sunne and
Prof. Ebert at the High School rooms
Thursday evening, May 26th. Excellent
planning and management has been
evidenced by the students in all the So
cial functions of the year, yet on this
occasion the students surpassed all
former efforts.
The originality of the decorations
drew particular remark. The long hall
was transformed by ribboned crepe pa
per in High School colors, while in its
new gay aspect the primary room was
absolutely unrccognizable. Each class
had arranged cozy corner decorated
with class colors and pennants. From
the corners the colors in twisted effect
were brought to a center, forming a
rainbow canopy.
Refreshments were served at 11:30.
The Webster High School Orchestra
furnished the music for the occasion,
and during a pause in the music, Will
liam Small, president of the Sophomore
class, presented the guests of honor
with suitable gifts marks of apprecia-
ton from the High School students. A
few brief expressions of gratitude from
Miss Sunne and Prof. Ebert concluded
the pleasures of the evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
A Bad Prairie Fire

A prairie fire swept over a strip OF
country about six miles in length in the
vicinity of Enemy Swim Lake Monday
afternoon, and it is reported that some
hay was burned, but the loss will not
be very great. At one time the fire
threatened to sweep through the Hille-
brand timber, where it would have done
considerable damage, but this was pre-
vented by blowing fire breaks and back
firing.
The fire is reported to have started
from the burning of an old straw pile.
The prairie is exceedingly dry for this
time of the year, and the farmers can
not be too careful in setting fires.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
KILLED BY TRAIN AT CRANDAL
Farmer Meets Horrible Death
Beneath The Wheels of a
Passenger Train

A horrible accident occurred at the
M. & st. L. crossing just west of Gran
dali last Wednesday evening when Ed.
Hagenberger, who was going home
from town in a lumber wagon, was
struck by the west-bound passenger
train, thrown beneath the wheels and
his body literally ground to pieces.
He was picked up and taken to town
and an inquest was held by Coroner
Adams, of Bristol Thursday morning.
The remains were shipped to Daven-
port, Iowa, Thursday evening for burial
accompanied by Margaret Hagenber-
ger, mother of the deceased, and Henry
Roberts. His wife, who was visiting
her daughter at North Vernon, Ind,
was notified by telegraph and will meet
the remains at Davenport. Besides a
wife he leaves an aged mother who
have the deep sympathy of all in their
deep sorrow.-Crandall Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Col. NaSh,s Views

A nice question has arisen in Day
county where Prof. Hetley, a well
known educator long prominent in
school affairs in the state, is candidate
for superintendent of schools, but he
had carelessly allowed his state certifi-
cate to lapse so that it was not in full
force one year before filing, as the
statute required. His opponent has
protested his candidacy before the pri-
mary on this ground, and the case will
doubtless go to the courts. In every
way Prof. Hetley is eminently qualified
except as to this statutory requirement
that he should have had state certif-
cate in full force one year before enter
ing upon the campaign. The constitu-
ton places no such requirement upon a
candidate and it is likely that the courts
would determine the qualification by
the constitutional definition rather than
by the statute. Canton News.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
HETLEY GOES ON THE TICKET
Court Takes No Action in Het.
ley Case and the Auditors
Decision Remains

The Hetley-Best controversy is still
in an unsettled state, and as the court
cannot pass upon Supt. Best's conten-
ton that Prof. Hetley is not qualified
to hold the Office of county superinten-
dent until after the primaries, Prof.
Hetley's name will appear upon the
primary ballot.
The matter was brought before Judge
McNulty at Sisseton last Thursday and
was postponed until Tuesday of this
week. When the case was brought up
Tuesday, an error was discovered in
the plaintiffs papers, and he was
granted stay of ten days in which to
amend his answer. This leaves the
case in exactly the same position il was
in prior to the time Supt. Best COM
menced action to restrain the county
auditor from placing Mr.. Hetley's
name on the primary ballot.
Though Supt. Best may succeed in
his efforts to force Hetley out of the
race after the primaries, yet the voters
of Day county will show at the primar-
les that they have perfect faith in Mr..
Hetley's qualifications, and fully appre-
ciate the magnificent work he has done
in behalf of the school organization of
this county. Don't fail to go to the
polls and vote for Hetley.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
A Shooting Accident

Thomas Lapinski, of Chicago, who is
staying with his uncle, Vincent Lapin-
ski, eleven miles southeast of town,
had narrow escape Monday morning
from being instantly killed by shot
from rifle in the hands of his compan-
ion, Bernard Gronnzka.
The two boys were hauling hay, and
when they espied large gray gopher
they left their team and gave chase,
finally chasing the gopher into small
culvert. The boys got at different ends
of the culvert, and young Gronzka, who
had 22-calibre rifle, saw the gopher
sitting near the middle of the culvert
and fired at it. AS he fired he heard
Lapinski scream, and running around
to the opposite side he found his COM
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Col. Orr Visits Webster

Col. Thos. Orr, of Brookings, who is
we'll known all over the state as royal
good fellow and an old campaigner,
was shaking hands with his many Web
ster friends Friday. Tom was out doing
some missionary work for the G. A. r.
and was making it point to see all of
the old comrades in this vicinity.
The Col. is looking and feeling re-
markably well when it is taken into
consideration that three years ago he
was operated upon for cancer, and had
the cancerous growth and eight inches
of the vertebra removed. For some
time after the operation his life was
despaired of, but when the G. A. R..
Encampment meets at Watertown the
old boys will learn that Col. Thos. Orr
is by no means a dead one.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Former Webster Boy Graduate.

We are in receipt of an invitation,
through the courtesy of Ralph Parli-
man, to attend the graduating exercises
of the Washington High School at
Sioux Fails on June 9. Ralph, who is
a member of the graduating class, is
the eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Parliman, and spent many years of his
boyhood in this city, and has many
warm personal friends among our citi-
zens who will most heartily congratu-
late him upon his attainments. If his
boyhood in this city is a criterion,
Ralph is a most exemplary young man
of whom his parents and many friends
may feel proud. We are informed
that he will enter college atAnn Arbor,
Michigan, this fall and take up the
study of law.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02

panion with bullet hole in the centre
between the eyes and his face covered
with blood.
The wounded boy was brought to
town Immediately, and DR.. Herman
upon examining the wound found that
the bullet had fiattened against the
skull, making an ugly looking wound
but not very dangerous one. Had the
bullet struck a fraction of an inch
on either side the boy would undoubt-
eddy have been killed instantly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Farm House Burned

Last Friday morning the house on
the Newberg farm, seven miles east of
this city, where Fred johnson resides,
caught fire and was nearly consumed
before the united efforts of Mr.. John
son and his neighbors succeeded in sub
DUNG the flames.
How the fire originated is not known.
1t was discovered in time for Johnson
to save part of his furniture, but the
building was Quilted before the flames
were gotten under control. The loss
will amount to several hundred dollars
with no insurance.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
-Argus-Leader.
More Grating Comes to Light

More Grating Comes to Light
The records of the state auditor show
that it cost the state 1914 to organize
Gregory county. 1t cost $44.70 to or
ganize Lyman county. But it cost the
taxpayers of the state the sum of
$2,581.30 to organize the counties of
Harding and Perkins. This is one more
specific instance of waste in the man.
agement of state affairs.
The exposures in connection with the
organization of these counties amount
almost to charge of graft. The men
who conducted the elections were sent
from counties far distant from the ter
ritory to be organized, and the mileage
charge ran as high as / 500 miles or four
times the distance across the state.
Members of the Legislature protested
that these appointees of Vessey must
have gone to these counties by way of
the north pole. The house first refused
to pass the bill paying the amounts
charged, but under the machine whip,
the bills were passed the next day, and
the money was paid.
Here is question which we would
like to have Governor Vessey answer:
Why could Lyman county be organized
at cost of $44. 70 and why did it cost
$2,581.40 to organize two counties under
his direction? Why were election sup
ervisors sent from far distant counties,
and how could a man travel 1900 miles
III going from Parker to Harding county
and return?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
COMPLETED the SURVEY
Surveyors Have Completed the
Survey for New Railroad
Through This City.


Sioux Fall-Capt. Fred Myrn, who is
doing the preliminary work in connec-
ton with the proposed building of a
line of road from Winnipeg to the gulf,
through Fargo, Webster and Sioux
Falls, arrived in town today. He in
formed the Argus-Leader that the COM
pany had bought the rights of the
Brookings & Sioux Fall Railroad COM
pany, under conditions to be closed by
the first of June. He says that the
survey is practically completed between
Sioux City and Fargo, the route from
Fargo running through Rutland, Web
ster, Veblen, WATERFOWL, Brookings
and Egan. A branch is also contemp-
lated from Altrusis to Ortonville. Capt.
Myrn is very enthusiastic about the
outlook and says that the country COW
cred by the contemplated road is "'the
richest that lies outdoors.
The name of the road will be the
Winnipeg, Sioux Falls & Southern. =
Argus Leader.
Surveyors have been working in this
vicinity for several weeks, and as no
information could be ELECTED from them
it has been the general opinion that
they were engaged on some wildcat"
railroad proposition. But it is now
rumored that either the 500 or the
Canadian Pacific is back of the project,
and if this is true, it is possible that a
new railroad traversing the state from
north to south will be built in the near
future.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
For Sale.

At your own price the entire fur
nishings of my seven room house, con-
sisting of majestic cook stove, Jewel
gasoline stove, new piano with an
Angeles player latest improved, IS
pieces of music, Domestic sewing
machine, beds, dressers, comodes,
rockers, dining chairs and table, rugs,
pictures, bookcase; china closet, stands
leather couch, wilton velvet and body,
Brussels rugs. All at great sacrifice
price. Phone 16S, w. E. Wells.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Killed a Coon

Leon, the son of Wiman Ryder, killed
fine specimen of northern coon irp,a
rock pile on their farm in Wheatland
township one day last week. The lad
at first thought the animal was bad
ger, but upon close inspection after it
had been killed discovered it to be a
coon.
The question now arises, where did
the animal come from? 1t is the only
one we have ever heard of in this coun-
ty. Mr.. Ryder saved the skin and can
exhibit it to any one who doubts the
story.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02

Two years ago when Geo. w. Egan
spoke in Webster the insurgents pro-
nounced him demi-god, had the Wau-
bay hand here to greet him, and the
stage was jammed with prominent
members of the Day county fake re-
form machine. When Egan spoke here
last Thursday evening, no hossannahs
were Forthcoming from the reform
clan. Not on your tintype! Such bril-
liant reform" illuminants as Editor
Bronson and our efficient" states at
torney, who in former days extended
to Egan the glad hand of fellowship,
hid their light under bushel and made
themselves conspicuous by their absence.
Not one of them was there to hear
Egan denounce them as peanut politi-
clans and expose their crooked deals in
injunction with Boss Richards. Two
years ago our "reformers" pronounced
Egan demi-god- they say he is
demagogue. 1t beats the band how
quickly the "reformers" can change
their opinion of an individual, especially
when the individual in question refuses
to act as the tool of the reform"
machine.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Death of Chas. T.. Russell

Chas. K. Russell died at his home in
st. Paul, Mimi, May rs, after linger-
ing illness of several months duration,
aged 4S years and days.
Deceased was born at Pleasant Grove
Mimi, May 20, 1862, and with his par
ents movedin 1866 to Alexandria, MINI.
where he grew to manhood. In 1882 he
moved to this county, and resided here
until six years ago when he moved to
st. Paul He was married at Aberdeen
on July 3, 1886, to Sarah j. Huggett.
Ten children were born to them, nine
of whom are now living.
Deceased was a tinsmith by trade,
and was for several years in the en-
ploy of Ochsenreiter & Small in this
city.
Besides his wife and children he leaves
sister, Mrs. w. p Huggett, of Ros-
Ign, and numerous relatives and friends
to mourn his loss.
The remains were brought to Web
ster Sunday morning and the funeral
services were held at the Congregation
al church at O'Clock P. M, Rev. Hoff-
man preaching very fitting funeral
sermon. The remains were followed to
their last resting place by large con-
course of friends, including several
members of the A. o. u. w. Lodge, of
which he was a charter member.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02

organization. Besides the railroads are
getting back into the political saddle
again through Gamble and Elliott
Crawford playing the Barkis- and Yes
sey mere tool of these men who Great
ed him.
The people will smash the new ma
chine If ticket is put up in which they
have confidence, now that they have in
their own hands party nominations by
primary ballot.
This is the time to set up business for
the people and put both the old and
new railroad machines out of commits
sion. <&<
Most Sincerely Yours,
r. o. Richards.
"A rpus- 7 oadar
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Grand Celebration at GrenvilIe

The st. Joseph Catholic Congregation
at GrenVille will celebrate the 18th an
niversary of the founding of the congre-
cation, the Silver Jubilee, June Ia and
Is, 1910.
Right Rev. Thomas O'Gorman, Bish-
OPP of Sioux Falls, S. D., and Right
Rev. Paul Rhode, the first Polish Bish-
op of Chicago, and about fifteen more
priests will be present.
The program of the celebration and
church services will be as follows:
Bishops and priests will come from
Waubay Tuesday morning in automo-
biles and will be met and welcomed by
the Congregation, the Societies of st.
Joseph and st. Stanislaus and squad
of cavalry. The services in the church
will begin at 9 A. M. The mass will be
celebrated by the pastor of the congre-
cation in the old church, and the fare
well sermon to the old church will be
delivered by Right Rev. Monsignor d.
Major, of st. Paul. At 1890 A. NJ.
Pontifical Mass will be celebrated by
Right Rev. Paul Rhode, of Chicago,
and the sermon will be delivered by
Right Rev. Bishop Thomas O'Gorman
in English, and by Right Rev. Cele-
brant of the Mass in Polish. After the
services will be the Confirmation. After
dinner, at about 2 o'clock, reception
will be rendered the Bishops, Priests
and other guests of the occasion at the
park adjoining the church. Speeches
will be delivered in Polish, English and
German. Music will be furnished by
the Waubay Kid Band.
The Committee cordially invites all
the old pioneers and friends of the con-
gregation.
Rev. j. Wojtowicz,
Joseph Gruba,
J. F. SCHNEIDER,
Committee.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Rev. j. Wojtowicz,
Joseph Gruba,
J. f. SCHNEIDER,
Committee.

On the 18th of June, the Sunday pre-
ceding the Jubilee Celebration, will be
the first mass celebrated by the newly
ordained priest, John Dolney, who came
to this country in 1905, and finished his
studies in the st. Paul Seminary. He
was ordained for the diocese of Sioux
Falls.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02
Webster, So. Oak.
With Large Capital,
Reliable Connections,
Conservative Policy.

Fully equipped to handle any banking business
entrusted to us.
GEO. c. DUNTON, Cashier.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-06-02

We wish to thank the friends who
assisted us during the burial, and espe-
cally for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Sarah j. Russell and family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-07

ly. was the clearing of the way for wom-
ems right in France and. particularly.
the fixing of Suffragette methods ana
principles for the climate of Paris.
With the tact and political experience
of Marguerite Durand to start them.
the suffra getteS of Paris lose no time IN
violence or eccentricity.
Here is woman who says thou to
BRAND and DOumergue, Clemenceau and
CailiauX She is treated as an equal by
the proud municipal councillors and more
than half the deputies of Paris. BRAND
regards her as q mascot; and he calls
on her, when depressed or doubtful even
in her absence. to breathe the air she has
breathed and gather strength, luck and
comfort from the aura of the strong
woman. Indeed. in her present electoral
campaign against Escudier-a man of the
opposition-she Will have almost the look
of a governmental candidate.
She is running for parliament In the
present general cleo tions, whose ballot
age" or second voting, will take place
May S; but it was long planned. Dur
ing the eight years following on the
liouida tion of the FrOnde she was more
everywhere than ever.
On the one hand. she co-operated
with organizations like The Solidarity
of Women" and 1.-The French League for
the Civil Rights of Women in actually
securing places for their sex on the SUI
perior councils of labor and the councils
of prud' hommes in all French cities.
On the other hand, she habituated the
great ones of the government. par
ficularly socialists. to look on the de-
mand for women'S rights as normal
problem. not ridiculous. and probably
bound to come Some day she would
sacrifice herself as i candidate, 10 let