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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

June the 7th vote for John N,
Peterson. 4e
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Huyck were
Sioux Falls passengers Monday.
R. p. Eastcott was very i'll Monday
evening, Wednesday found him much
better.
Miss Lulu Penman of Rock Rapids
is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. r. X. Pen
man of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Norgaard OF
Milwaukee were guests of Canton
relatives for a few days before depart
ing for Idaho.
Satrum Bros. began the erection of a
handsome new bandstand Monday, on
the southwest corner of the court
house square.
The NJ. E.. church ladies aid society
will give a Is cent supper at the
Wednesday May Is. All are cordially
invited.
Mrs. w. J. Byrnes and daughter
Wava left for Yankton Thursday,
where Miss Wava takes part in the
! or atorical contest, and Melvin opperud
the other contestant from the Canton
! high school, leaves on Friday.
Mrs. H. N. Cooper and Mrs. G. K.
Clark entertained The Ladies Aid at
the Congregational church parlors
Wednesday. A very enjoyable after
noon was spent and a delicious lunch
con served.
Ferd Drey of Delaware came in
Thursday morning with four young
ladies in his auto, who came to take
the Sth grade examination. They
we're Misses Minnie and Lille Drey,
Miss Mary Sorenson and Miss Gladys
Ingals.
Col. Cuppet believes that the court
house square should be fixed up for
the convenience of the public and
seats provided for the women and
children who are often in town for
an hour or more after they do their
shopping. There are toilet rooms
for ladies in the basement of the
court house, entrance from the west
door.
Joe Millet was out in Grant town.
ship last week visiting his old friend,
John Gerber, who was busy at work
with a road drag, and Mr.. Gerber
says that every farmer should own
one himself or one in partnership
with his neighbor. The road drag has
come to stay and it will not be long
until every main travelled road in
the county is round and smooth and a
pleasure to drive over, Get a drag
and do your share Of the good work.
Peter Anderson the instructor and
leader of the Canton band and
Ben Wood passed around a subscrip-
tion list and raised over 5000. for the
erection of a bandstand, which Is now
under construction. Mr.. Anderson is
working hard to give Canton a good
band and Ben Wood is doing all he
can to help him. Canton needs a
good band and should be given gen.
erous support.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
A Surprise Party.

Wednesday evening May IL the
senior class of A%ugustana College
planned a surprise on a fellow class
mate, Miss Mathilda Kjerstad, who is
about to leave for her claim in Pen
nington county. They assembled at
her home at 5 o'clock p. M, and after
a social chat, a delicious supper was
served amid laughter and merriment.
after which ice "a was passed
around to cool them off.
After refreshments were served, a
farewell speach was given by Mr..
Westly, after which he presented Miss
Mathilda with a souvenir spoon as a
love token from the class and a re-
membrance of the occasion. Miss
Mathilda responded in a few words,
thanking her classmates for their
kind wishes and how she appreciated
their kindness towards her.
The surprise was a perfect success
as Miss Matilda came to the door,
blushed and retreated, not knowing
what had happened, and the surprises
had to assure her they we're not going
to carry her away, when the doors
opened wide and the surprisers en-
tered and were greeted with smiles.
Those present we're:
Mr.. Amt Lovaas, Arthur Sine,
Clara Lovaas, Clyde Kinsley, Christie
Berdahl, Doris Olson, Edward Erick.
son, Elmer Berdahl, Emma Berdahl,
Gabriel Westly, Hilda Dahl, Inga
Jordeth, John johnson, Lettie Me-
gard, Lucille Byers. Mabel Harris,
Ole Olson, Oluf Asper, Serina Sol.
berg, Synova Thompson, Siever Skaare
Thorwald Jordeth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

ELIJAH A of CANTON
who will be 1O5'years old on
June %. He saw Halley's
Comet in New York in 1885,
when 30 years old, and says
weather conditions this year
are much the same as in 1885.
Mr.. Sears is not worrying
over a clash with the com
cts tail, as he has potatoes
planted and expects a good
yield this year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
From Perkins County.
Moreau. S. d.,
May 6, 1910.

May 8, 1910.
Today 1 take the time and oppor-
tunity to write a few words to the
LEADER that our friends in Lincoln
county may learn how we are passing
our time out here in the Moreau
country.
We were asked the other day what
we could possibly find to do to kill
time out here on our homesteads, and
replied our greatest difficulty was to
find any time to kill. That means
we are always busy, and especially so
just now, as we are trying to get our
gardens, murphys and corn planted.
Have heard that a goodly supply of
backbone is needed out here, but l
sometimes find after planting garden
a few hours, a little less of that useful
appendage wouldn't be amiss.
We have three new members added
to our family circle, namely Boye
| Olson, Geno Lorenson and Richard
Brynjulson who arrived here Satur-
day noon, having made the trip In
three days from Lennon, a distance
of about 10 miles. The COWS, chick
ems and pigs all seemed satisfied that
their long journey was ended and
once more at home. We almost feel
like Lincoln county farmers now with
as much live stock, machinery, ETC.,
about, and by the time w get our
fields broke and planted and fences
up, will have some of the best farms
in Perkins county, and we are at pres
emit enjoying a much needed rain.
With the exception Of a few windy
days we have had fine weather all
spring, however, by stretc hing our
imagination just a triie, we could
easily guess what July would be like,
and set us to wondering where the
nearest shade tree was. Although
there are none on my place, l can
stand in my front door and look at a
couple of gnarled old Cottonwoods
about 40 rods away. Perhaps that
will help ome
There was no snow and hardly any
frost to speak of during that storm in
April, so our, wild plums and grapes
did not suffer any damage, and we
may be able to ship some to Canton
next fall together with a car load OF
melons. l seem to hear you say, "Oh
we'll, by the time you've hauled them
10 miles to market there would bs
nothing but the seeds and rinds left, .
but not so, dear LEADER, for by next
August trains will run on the new
extension of the Milwaukee from
Wakpala to Sturgis, as far as the
little town Of "Faith," which is To-
Gated in Meade county just 10 miles
south Of us. / am therefore looking
forward, more hopeful than ever OF
being able to attend the LEADER pic
mic, where 1 expect to meet Brother
Larson Of Grant, and explain to him
about breaking sod, bronchos, and sig
nificent trifies called hearts.
There certainly are bachelors plenty
out here and they all say "This batch
ing isn't what it is cracked up to be"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

The Editor enjoyed a very pleasant
visit Wednesday morning from Rev.
S. j. Nummedal, pastor of Lands
church church at Moe, who also
supplies the pulpits Of Trinity and
the Grand Valley churches. He is an
eloquent preacher and an earnest
advocate Of . square deal for all, and
= most genial gentleman who loves to
visit his people and enjoy their pros
perity.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

Greguson for Register of Deeds. adv
Mrs. Willard Gapp and baby left
for an Iowa visit last Sunday.
Elmer Odegaard is once more
making Canton his home town.
The City has started the year right
with Improvements on the streets.
G. E. Andrews representing the
Rocky Mountain Tea company, was in
town Tuesday.
Adolph and Dan Bragstad left for
Minneapolis Monday to purchase a
couple of fine autos.
Every small town in the state can
have a ball team but Canton? Why,
ye gods, why?
Ben Whitmore returned Monday
from a visit with his daughter, Mrs.
Bryant of Vermillion.
The High School base ball team
again met defeat at the hands of the
Augustana second team.
Ed. Nelson got his cornet in tune
Sunday and helped the Fairview band
boys In their concert.
Chairman Cook of the state republi-
can committee was in Canton Tues
Gay visiting Senator Laxson.
Thomas Thorson went up to
Brookings county Monday where he
will attend several political rallies in
that and adjoining counties.
The sand and gravel hauled from
the Kennedy and Ellingson excava
tions and spread on Main street viii
make a fine improvement.
The Eastern Star enjoyed delicious
refreshments Monday evening after
the regular order of business and the
initiation of Mrs. Shoemaker.
Dr.. Stevenson, the well-known eye
ear, nose and throat specialist o.
Sioux Falls, will be in Canton, Tues
day, May 18th, and Wednesday, May
18th, at the Rudolph Hotel. Glasses
also fitted correctly. ACT
Geo. Ehrheart of the Home Restau'
rant, was called to Pittsburg, Pa.
recently to see his mother who wa
sick. He is back in Canton agar
more delighted with the west thar
before.
DR.. Lewis, and o. A. Rudolph went
to Sioux City Monday morning tt
bring home their new Viele autos
and Col. McDermott went along tt
see that the sparkers and cranks anc
other delicate parts were in proper
shape for the 80 mile run up the
: valley. The autos with professional
+ drivers left Sioux City at 10 minute.
before 3 O'Clock and halted in from,
of the Rudolph at 6:O5. Three hours
and Is minutes from Sioux City tt
Canton over 90 odd miles Of rough
roads and hills was a splendid test fol
the machines. DR.. Lewis and Mr.
Rudolph are of the opinion that they
can cover that distance in one houl
and forty-nine minutes when the
roads are good. Col. McDermott say.
he don't want to be along when they
try 1t.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
High School Commencement.

Sixteen students will graduate from
the Canton High School this year, a
splendid class Of young men and young
ladies, as follows:
Marie G. Aarhus,
Ellen May Campbell,
Lillian Alice Cloud,
Jessie M. Holz,
Arthur Lewis Kehm,
Verne C. Kennedy,
Anna Louise Lunder,
Marguerite Lucille McDermott,
Nest Vatican Pattee,
Clara Mary Peterson,
Ovedia S. Peterson,
Lunetta Bailey Rising,
Alma ]. Thompson,
Frances Mary Vermilya,
Zoe Marree Wendt,
MoTTO
Launched, but whittier bound?"
CLASS FLOWER Violet
CALENDAR
Glass Sermon-Rev. A. e. Buriff,
Lutheran church, May Is, 1910.
Glass Play--"Cupid at Vassar," and
Glass Day Exercises, Opera House,
May 10, 1910.
COMMENCEMENT
Address by DR.. N. G. Hirschcy,
President of Redield college--''Closed
Doors Unlocked" Court House Nav
20, 1910.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

Theo Torberson, candidate for
county auditor, was LEADER visitor
Saturday
The county commissioners examin-
ed the cement work done on the tower
and other parts of the court house
Monday and found the work we'll done.
Gilbert Dokken and Ole Hegge
were hotel Rudolph guests Tuesday,
coming in from the west side of the
county, where they had been inter-
viewing friends.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

Some Of the farmers and Others who
drive over the road west from town,
have been complaing Of the dangerous
condition of the little brigde on the
road near MI. Minors, but we under
stand MI. Arnold has removed the
danger by fixing the bridge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
The Spelling Contest.

Over fifty rural school students met
in the court room last Saturday to
compete in a county spelling contest,
and it proved to be one of the most
interesting contests ever held in the
county.
The first test was made on Sc writ
ten words and % did well enough to
entitle them to enter the final test,
and those who made no mistakes
were:
Matilda Lindeman district I
Randy Hegge district 10
Alma Syvertson district II
Mabel WallquiSt district II
Gilman Roti district 40
Cecil Detjen district SO
Henry Burma district 65
Leonora Groneveld district 60
Faye Shotwell district 80
MADE ONE MISTAKE.
Mary German district 8
Mabel Noen district Is
Margaret Gormon district
Meredith Manning district 40
Clara Ulrikson district Ii
Ruby Jacobs district IS
Ruth Jennings district 65
Mildred Buck district 3
Alice Luhers district 10
Ernest Schlup
TWO MISTAKES.
Mabel Huseboe district SO
TIA Schaber district 3
THREE MISTAKES.
Rosy Lindeman district 7
Annie Denbon district 3
Guy Huxtable district %
FOUR MISTAKES.
Sylvia Husman district so
FIVE MISTAKES.
Minnie Sterkin district 40
Lillian Anderson district 80
SIX MISTAKES.
Ida Hoffman
All were in the second contest.
THE SECOND CONTEST.
In this contest 40 words we're given
the students and those who made nc
mistake we're:
Mabel Huseboe, Margaret German
Ruby Jacobs tia Schaber
Fay Shotwell Mabel Walquist
Alma Syvertson Cecil Detjen
Gilman Roti
ONE MISTAKE.
Ruth Jennings Meredith Manning
Rosy Lindeman Mary German
Ernest Schlup
TWO MISTAKES.
Henry Burma Clara Ulricksor
Alice Luhrs Sylvia Huismar
Ivy Huxtable
FINAL CONTEST.
Out Of nearly fifty students who
stood up to be spelled down, the last
three who held the floor were
Mary German, Margaret German and
Earl Noble, and after five hundred
words had been given out Margare,
German stood alone, and the victor,
and she earned the title of champion
speller In the county. She spelled
every word promptly and fully con
scious of her ability to spell any word
In the English language.
The nine winners In the SECOND
written contest were each presented
with a n dollar bill by Superinten'
dent Lawrence and the others were
presented with dictionaries and Other
books.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
| and are thinking Of sending back east
for housekeepers as the girls out here

Tor hOuSekeeperS as h girls u here
can't leave their claims.
The way settlers have been moving
in here this spring is anything but
slow. The shanties and sod huts are
%springing up like mushrooms all over
the prairie. This part Of the country
as we'll as the town Of Faith Is GER
tainly booming now, as the railroad Is
a settled fact, and will say with the
Dutchman II am glad l a here to
night" With greetings to Lincoln
county friends, l remain as ever,
CARRIE S. HANSON.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
Important Notice.

All water rents must be paid by the
10 of May. II not settled for by that
time it Is the duty of the Water Com
missioner to shut of the water supply.
1t becomes imperative that this Ordi-
nance (see Ordinance lily has to be
inforced. l also want to call atten-
owner has to keep his meter in good
condition and also keep meter in good
convenient place for the man In
charge of pumping station to read.
Commissioner of WaterwOrks.
John N. Peterson the old pioneer
for Register OF Deeds. 46
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13
Furniture For Sale.

Mrs. 81. K. Rise will sell her house.
hold furniture at private sale, sale
beginning on Wednesday May Is, and
will continue until all is solo.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

For Register of Deeds. Vote fol
John N. Peterson. 46.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-05-13

Remember John N. Peterson June
the 7th. 46.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21

Seeded raisins, cut into pieces. brok- en nut meats and small part of eel cry in thin bits make up a delicious salad.
 Any brickwork rinsed off with ann monia and water and then carefully dried will be wonderfully frightened by the process.
 For aching feet, due to walking, change the shoes at least twice a day. This will give both feet and shoes a refreshing rest.
 Bread will keep moist much longer if kept in a crock; wrapped in several thicknesses of cloth, than if kept in a tin box.
 To soften the old paint brushes you used last year put them in a can of coal oil. When soft they can be wash ed in warm suds.
 For a refreshing dinner salad toss white cherries, bits of orange and ban ana in French dressing and serve on lettuce leaves.
 A few drops of alcohol rubbed on the inside of lamp chimneys will remove all trace of greasy smoke when water alone is of no avail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Serve apple sauce or fried apples with roast pork or pork chops.
 Pies will be soggy if set on top of hot stove after being baked.
 Tooth, brushes may be washed in a strong Solution of salt and water
 Sprinkle salt on the bottom of the oven and your cakes will not burn. ,
 Kerosene will remove grease from set bowls and porcelain lined sinks.
 After cleaning ivory expose to the sun. This assists in bleaching it.
 4 reliable relief for a mosquito bite is the cut side of a raw onion.
 Wine stains on table linen should be covered with salt, wet and rinsed out.
 A great many blemishes may be re- moved from wall paper with the rub Der on q lead pencil.
 To prevent the umbrella jar from being broken. put small rubber mat in the bottom.
 To Iu1l one to slumber when tired, there is nothing like the odor of law endar flowers.
 Dried lemon peel sprink1ed over coals will destroy any disagreeable odor about the house.
 Linen stained by ink should be inn mediately dipped in buttermilk- Re- p9at this. until the stain disappears "a olives added %O a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21
CHURCH
 TO DROP CREED
Belief in Higher Life and Moral ity Satisfies New Haven Con-
 gregatiOnaI

New Haven, April 21.-A new con- fession of faith which drops the Apos- ties Creed and requires no formal expression as to the divinity of Christ has been adopted by the deacons and will be presented for adoption by the Center Church (CongregationaD of this city The church has held strict Iy to Puritan orthodoxy for more than two and g half centuries, hay ing been founded in 1888.
 New members, it is proposed, shall only have to pledge themselves to be, lief in higher life and to moral purposes. The old confession of faith will be spread upon the records of the church as a historical relic. As explained by the church officers, the purpose of the change is to make the confessor of faith absolutely non theological and to gather into mem bersnip those who have hitherto been debarred by slight theological scrup1es. The Davenport Church will unite with the Center Church. The pastor is the Rev. Oscar B. Maurer, formerly of Great Harrington, Mass, and the pastor emeritus is the Rev. pr. Newman Smytf, a member of the Yale Corporation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21
LOTUS CLUB GIVES DANCE

The Lotus club danced in Miss SIocum's gymnasium, last night. Some 200 were present and a most enjoy 9 ble evening was passed. The com- mittees were:
 Committee on arrangements-Joh ohm T. Howard, chairman; John T. Ian non, William E.. Lumberg, John K. Murphy.
 Reception ommittee-Thomas Mo Namara, John T. Lannon, Joseph V. O'Connel1, William B. Lum berg, Will mack, Frank J. Hogan. Harry Ban croft, George Baldwin, Joseph A. Neisner, Joseph Moore, Albert Borg, Edward J. Rielly, Victor Borg, Peter w. Poland, Thomas Lannon, John T. Howard, Martin M. Karlstrom, John K Murphy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21
NEWTOWN.

MT, and Mrs. George D. Clark and daughter Evelyn of New Rochelle spent Monday the guests of MT. and Mrs William Thicket.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Botsford an nounce the engagement of their daughter Miss Edith Botsford, to John Federspiel of Alameda, California.
 Edward Pitzschler is enjoying few days visit with friends in New York City and Flushing, l.. I. .
 Mrs. John Carlson spent today in the Park City
 Daniel Keating of Danbury and John and Catherine Heating of Bridge port were Sunday guests Of Miss Eliz- abeth Heating.
 James Lovejoy and family of Spring field, Mass, have moved into the ten ement house owned by Bernard Keat- ing.
 The Girls Athletic Association will give a Thirteenth social in the Town Hall, Friday evening. May 18th begin and the thirteenth person will be ad- mitted free. The evenings entertain ment will consist of dancing. a short programme, and numerous novel at
 MT and Mrs. L. Kallb and Mrs. Charles Mfgnerey of New York were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Charles
 Mrs. Henry Johnson and niece of Astoria, L.. I; have been spending a
 Miss Mary Costello has returned from a few days visit in Bridgeport.
 Miss Margaret Blake of New Ha- ven is the guest of her parents MT. and Mrs. Michael Blake of Walnut Tree Hill.
 Cicero Beardsiey is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Martin Dunleavy of Derby.<
 Mrs. s. J. Keane has returned from a two weeks visit with her mother in New Haven.
 Mrs. Margaret Mccarthy is serious ly ill with pneumonia at the home of her son P. H. Mccarthy. Mrs. Alice Wildman is caring for the patient. pr. Gale is in attendance.
 2 At the whist party held in the Beach Memorial Library Tuesday evening, the following prizes were awarded. Ladies' 1st prize. a glass fern dish, dozen sherbert glasses, Miss Margaret HouIilan. Consolation prize a photo graph frame, was a tie between Miss Lillian Dikemann and Mrs. Herma mn Tiemann, the former winning. The Gentleman's 1st prize, a scrap basket, was awarded to Miss Charlotte Minor, 2nd prize, a book rack, Hobart Warner, Consolation prize pack of cards, Mrs. Ernest Sanford. Nine tables were oc- cupied and refreshments of punch and WaferS were served.
 Mrs. Helen KiIbride and family have moved into part of the tenement house. on the Boulevard, owned by Mrs. Charles Glover.
 Mrs. Harley T. Proctor of New York who will sail for Europe. Saturday, spent Wednesday in town
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21
N. Y. Wholesale Prices

BUTTER. gpscaals. s8cs extras. s2o; nrsts. BOG O 81c; dsiry tubs. finest, S1c O 32c; good to prime
 EGGs.Istate and nearby. honnsry whites, 2Sc O 25c; gathered. 28c O 247Ac: henneG'y- browna. fancy, 23c O gathered. selected, extras. 2Sc O 251kcs storage packed, 22Szc O 23c; duck eggs, 29c O BOG; goose eggs, BOG O 35c
 Spdtzenberg, bbl S3.5O, O $4.75; Greening, $3 O $5: King Bald win and Spy, $50 O $425; Newton
 HAY AND STRAW.-Hay, Timothy. prime, large bales, 100 ID, $1.1B; No. 8 to 1, 95c O $1125A; shipping, 900; pack ing, Soc O 65c; clover and clover mix ed, soc @ $1.077z. Straw. long rye. 65c O roc: short and tangled rye, 6Oc;
 POUlTRY.-FHESH KILLED@Tur- keys. average best. hens. 22c O 2Scs torns 20c; Broilers, fancy, pair, g0c O $1; fancy, ID to pair and under 45C O soc; Chickens, roasting, fancy, 9 10 and over to pair, 24c; 8 ID, 21c: mixed weights, 200 O 21c; Fowls. dry. 60 10 and over to dozen. 19c; 4s 10, 2Oc; 36 ID. 2Sc O BOG; Squabs, prime. large. white, dozen, $2.75 O $450; poor, dark $2; Guinea Fowls, spring, ID and over. pair, s4
 VEGETABLES. - Potatoes FTorfda new. white, bbI, s a s6.76; red, Sl.50 e $6; Maine, old, 1so ID. d-25 @ 9l.5Os Mushrooms. cultivated. ID. 16c O s5c, white, old soc O T5c.
 MAPLE SUGAF-New. 1-Ib bricks. 9c @ 12c; syrup new. gallon, 75o O soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21

If liquid air be frozen to the con- sistency of slush strong magnet sus- pended over 1t will withdraw the solid oxygen leaving the nitrogen, a jelly like mass, in the vessel.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21

Farmer want Ads. , Cent . z1voEsl,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-04-21

Messrs. Leverty will go further. ana will give with every package they geif their personal guarantee to refund flt- money if Pleasant Specific does nos fcine at half price. with the guaranteo that your money will be cneerfuIly re- funded iS you are not entirely satiB- fled.
 Anyone who Is suffering from lives trouble, constipation. sick headacho. indigestion, bad taste in the mouth biIiousness, specks before the syer melancholy, or tired feelings, HhouTf take advantage Of this offer 1Tszrra, Leverty do not know how long tfav. will be able to sell ATnes Pieaaanl Specific at half price. for the sale llar been something phenomsnalsand hun dreds of the most obsttnaea casss b. Bridgeport have been cured.
 As the dose is Giminiszled after t71~ h=sr few days bottle thRk you car obtain now for 26 cents will IaWt month.