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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
The Day County Fair

The passenger train that pulled for
the east last Wednesday morning was
packed with people from the west end
of the county on their way to attend
the Day bounty fair at Webster. They
were not disappointed on arriving there.
The exhibits surprised the writer. 1t
was remarked by man who had Wis
tied the state fair, that the exhibit of
vegetables was better than at the afore-
said fair. The entertainment feature
was so arranged that there was no
unnecessary waiting between acts"
1t was estimated that 5000 persons
were on the grounds at one time We'd
Desday afternoon.
This was our first visit to the Day
County Fair, and we are satisfied that
such an institution is not only beneficial
to the farmers of the county, but it
enlarges our scope of sociability-is
instrumental in drawing people together
from all parts of the county thus add
ing to the bond of good fellowship. The
officers are certainly deserving of praise
for the efforts put forth to make the
fair a success. If we mistake not,
Floyd Yeager took first premium for
working lover time. "-Andover GaZ-
cite.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
WHEAT THIEVES BUSY
TWO MEN MAIL CHARGED
WITH STEALING WHEAT
CAUGHT WITH THE GOODS
Thieves Had a Wagon Loaded
With About 20 Bushels of
Wheat Stolen From Lars
Lindgren a Farmer in
Egeland Township

Wednesday night about 9o'clock Lars
Lindgren, a prominent farmer of Eye
land township, heard wagon driving
away from his place and going out to
investigate discovered that his granary
had been broken into and quantity of
wheat stolen. He had noted the direc-
ton the team had taken, and he made
hurried trip to Wallace and informed
John FURY, the Wallace marshal, of
what had occurred. Mr.. FURY imme-
diateiy collected posse consisting of
Lewis Rydjord, C. Sikkink and VIM.
Guttechalk, and pressing an automobile
into service they started in pursuit of
the thieves. Following the general
direction the thieves had taken from
Mr.. Lindgren's place they were soon
on the trail and about four o'clock in
the morning located the thieves camped
in a hay stack near the county line and
only a few miles from Wallace. The
two men were well prepared for wheat
stealing. They had complete camp
ing outfit, good team and double.
box wagon. When Mr.. FURY examined
the outfit after arresting the two men,
he found the wagon loaded with wheat,
containing about seventy bushels.
Mr.. FURY and Lewis Rydjord brought
the prisoners to Webster this morning,
and they are now lodged in the county
Jail awaiting trial upon the charge Of
grand lacency. Both men are strang-
ers and claim to reside in the western
part of the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29

probably not do this with all of it; we
will likely keep on paying death losses
ahead of time if the death proofs come
in, but nice lump will doubtless go
into the surplus fund at the end of the
month. And, by the way, that surplus
fund is nearly all invested in first class
farm loans drawing percent on first
mortgage securities at less than half
the value of the land.
1--WE can now very closely estimate
the result of the new rates to the first
of next October, just one year after
they went into effect as follows:
"Have paid all death losses for the
year October /, 1909, to October l,
1910.
Have paid accumulated death losses
on October /, 1909, which were left
over after the old rates were exhausted,
SIT, 200.
"Have paid into surplus fund TO date
SAT, 597.
Probable surplus next month, $15,-
500.
Total surplus, with losses paid a
month ahead, $78,087."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Rt. Rev. FIR. Mensing Returns

FIR. Mensing arrived home Friday
morning from his European trip of sew
eral months duration, and is once more
discharging his duties as pastor of st.
Otto's Catholic church of this city.
The reverend gentleman appears hale
and hearty, and informs us that he
enjoyed the trip immensely. He Wis
tied his old home in Germany, which he
had not seen for twenty-nine years,
and spent several weeks with relatives
and old-time friends amid the old famil-
lar scenes of his boyhood. He also wit
messed the famous passion play at Ober-
armagau, Switzerland, and visited
Rome and many other European points
of interest. He made the tour through
Europe leisurely, and spent consider
able time viewing the beautiful and
historic places and relics of the old
world.
FIR. Mensing was particularly struck
by the rapidity and conveniences of
modern travel, and upon his return
journey was only eight days in making
the trip from the port of embarkation
in Germany to this city.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
with baby Irish lace. She wore a veil
and carried lilies of the valley.

with baby Irish lace. She wore a veil
and carried lilies of the valley.
Miss Wagner is the eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wagner, and has
grown to womaohood in this city. She
is young lady of many accomplish
ments and counts her friends and admir-
ers by the score. The groom has
resided in Webster for the past fifteen
years. He is a member of the firm of
Ochsenreiter & Co., and is one of our
most successful business men.
A wedding breakfast was served at
the home of the brides parents at 7:30
a. m. at which Miss Edith Ross and
Miss Genevieve Tracy assisted in serv-
ing. Mrs. Bremen, of McGregor, Iowa,
and Miss McAllen, of Bristol, were the
only out of town guests present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crowley departed We'd
nesday morning for visit in Minneapo-
lis. From there they GO to Wisconsin
and Illinois. The young people will go
to housekeeping when they return in
the S. l.. Potter residence in the north
eastern part of the city. The congrat-
ulations and best wishes of host of
friends are extended to Mr.. and Mrs.
Crowley
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Hetley Case stin Undecided.

The Hetley case, in which the county
auditor was enjoined from placing the
name of j. III. Hetley upon the official
ballot as the republican nominee for
the office of county superintendent Of
schools, upon the grounds that he is not
eligible to the Office, was argued before
the supreme court at Pierre Tuesday
and the case taken under advisement,
and up to the present time the court
has not handed down decision in the
matter. Attorney II. II. Potter argued
the case in behalf of the voter whe
brought the action, and Frank Ander-
son appeared as the attorney for Mr..
Hetley.
The question to be determined is an
important one, and it is doubtful if the
court will hand down a decision for
several days.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
A New Orchestra

Weller's Orchestra is the name of the
latest musical organization in this city,
and consists of the following perform
ers and instruments: George Weller,
violin; Miss Marguerite Cowan, piano,
William Rabak, cornet; Geo. Loken,
clarinet.
Each member of the orchestra is a
musician of more than ordinary ability,
and we predict that Weller's Orchestra
will soon become one of the most popu-
lar musical organizations in this part of
the state. The orchestra is prepared
to furnish high grade of music for
dances, weddings, parties, etc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
A New Meat Market i'm Webster

Fred A. Bauske has completed the
remodeling and refitting of his place of
BUSINESS and added the fixtures and
other paraphernalia for an up-to-date
meat market which he will conduct in
connection with his produce business,
and expects to have his market open
by October LIST.
Fred is a first-class butcher, and
needs no introduction to Webster peo-
pie, as he has conducted a successful
business in this line i'm Webster for
many years. The new market pre-
sents neat and inviting appearance
and displays nice assortment of the
finest meats. That the new shop will
do good business goes without say
ing.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
V. X. Potter Dies

V. r. Potter, one of the most widely
known and successful of Day county's
farmers, died at his home near Pier
pont on Saturday last. Funeral SER
vices were held on Tuesday afternoon
by Rev. Sanderson of Andovsr, and by
the Masonic fraternity, A. E. Raynes,
Of Andover officiating as worshipful
master. Burial occurred in the ceme-
terry at Andover.
Deceased was resident of Groton
for one winter, some years ago, having
moved here to give the children school
advantages, and was quite well known
in Masonic circles. Funeral services
occurred at the home, and eight auto
loads of Masons and members of the
Eastern Star went from here to attend
the funeral, both Mr.. and Mrs. Potter
being members of the last named order.
Mr.. Potter was the ideal country gen.
tleman and home builder and developed
fine farm property. The late Gov.
Sheldon owned the adjoining farm, and
it was under Masonic ceremony that
the latter was buried some years ago.
Such men as Mr.. Potter, in the work
of developing new country, leave an
impress which lives long after they
have laid down the cares of life. Attic
most of us remember Mr.. Potter as a
man of fine physique and the picture OF
health, he had been a sufferer for a
number of months before the final sum-
mons came. -Groton Independent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Pay Your Taxes

The limit for payment of the last half
of the 1909 taxes is fast approaching.
If not paid by October 1st., penalty and
interest attaches and the property can
be sold to the highest bidder. The tax
for 1910 becomes due December LIST,
half payable March lst, 1911, and the
other half next October.
Most people do not pay their taxes
until the last moment. Carelessness
accounts for some of the delinquencies,
though sometimes money can be used
to better advantage, even though inter
est has to be paid. People pay out
money less willingly for taxes than for
anything else.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Keen Bows Off the Streets

The worst habit boys can fall into is
that of loafing around on the streets at
night. 1t is then they cast their lot in
slippery places when at any moment
they are likely to fall from grace. All
good and noble lessons taught them by
their mothers are there nullified. They
learn nothing that is good-but every
thing bad. The boys who spend their
evening in the sacred precincts of home
with good books for their companions
are the future hope of this republic;
they will fill our legislative and con-
gressional halls and sit in judgment
upon men and measures, while the boys
who run the streets will fill our peni-
tentiaries, almhouses and lunatic asy-
lums. Parents who are responsible for
these broken laws of decency will have
broken hearts and bowed down heads in
the awakening years that will inevitably
follow.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
STOLE TRAINLOA0 OF SHEEP
Another Chapter in the Life of
Captain Frederick Merry
Brought to Light.

The following news dispatch from
Hettinger, N. D., brings to light another
chapter in the checkered career of Cap
tain Frederick Merry:
Charles F. Merry. now in the GUS
tody of the Adams county officials to
serve term of eight months imposed
in district court and affirmed by the
supreme court, will have long time to
wait for freedom if the plans of the
authorities in several other counties in
this state and South Dakota are carried
out. The present plan is to rearrest
Merry the moment he finishes his SEN
tence in this county, and the other
charges against him will then be pushed.
He was accused of attempting to
steal an entire trainload of sheep. The
trainload in question was being shipped
from Montana to South st. Paul, and
was unloaded in Dickinson for the pur-
pose of grazing. Merry is alleged to
have reloaded the sheep, shipping them
out under a bill of lading showing the
property as his own, and it was not
until the train had passed st. Paul that
it was stopped and the rightful owners
gained possession. He had billed the
sheep to Chicago.
''As railroad promoter, Merry has
been prominent for years. He is still
making an attempt to evade the serv-
ing of the county Jail sentence here, but
up to the present has been unsuccess-
full.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Lightning Starts Fire.

Fire originating from stroke of
lightning on the night of Sept. Il,
destroyed the Bernard & Staley -four
ing mill and the electric light plant at
Belle Fourche, causing loss of $65, 900
with light insurance. Only the good
work of the firemen prevented the
blaze from wiping out large part of
the town. The electrical storm was
one of the worst in years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Has a New Fire Department

The meeting which was called at the
hall in Wallace Monday evening for
the purpose of organizing fire depart
ment was well attended. 1t was not
hard to get volunteers. The moment
they were called for, all We're ready
and willing, and in less than fifteen
minutes twenty-eight had signed their
names. Officers elected are as follows:
o. A. ROLAND, chief; John Kirkeby,
captain engine No. L. o. Sjolie, captain
engine No. 2.
All went home in good spirits and
feeling that they would soon be pro-
tected against fire. Wallace World.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
Loses Ends of Two Fingers

While unloading car of beer Satur-
day Gust Bauske had the misfortune to
have one of the heavy kegs fall upon
his left hand in such manner as to
cut the ends off the first two fingers of
the left hand.
Mr.. Bauske Immediately sought
physicians assistance and had
the injured hand dressed, and is now
getting along as well as could possibly
be expected.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
1910 Football

Football this year is quite different
proposition from formerly. The flying
tackle ers disappeared, The forward
pass must start five yards back of the
line as must also the drop kick. The
game consists of four quarters of fif-
teen minutes each.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29
40 U. W. PROSpER|NG.
FINANCIAL CONDITION is
VERY GRATIFYING.
MANY new MEMBERS JOIN
Reports For Past Year Show a
Big Increase in Membership
and Also a Most FIattering
Condition of the Organ
iZation'S Finances.

All South Dakota people are inter-
ested in the success of home institu-
tons or enterprises of whatever char
acter, providing they make for the well
fare of humanity and the upbuilding of
the state. The A. o. u. W., which is
the largest of the only three fraternal
beneficiary societies incorporated in this
state (which are strictly home institu-
tions), is doing beneficial work for
many widows and orphans, and seems
to be in a healthy and successful condi-
ton, as indicated by letter of Grand
Recorder Neill sent out to the members
August 20, 1910. The letter is interest
ing in itself, otherwise than the finan-
cial statement it contains. He says:
81 drew a warrant today for the last
death loss that has occurred in our
order to date, and all previous valid
claims have been paid or drafts for
payment are on the way to the bene-
ficiaries. The peculiar thing about this
is that have no notice of another death
or intimation of one. Such a coinci-
dence has probably not happened in the
history of our jurisdiction since the first
years of its organization, and it is not
likely ever to happen again. doubt if
it has ever happened in any other order
of the size and age of ours. In solarge
a membership the death rate is so reg
ular and the time taken to get proofs
of death returned that there is always
dozen, more or less of proofs of
death and first notices of death on
hand or on the way. But at this date
there is neither to my knowledge in the
A. o. u. w. of South Dakota.
TWO GOOD THINGS.
''Such situation argues two good
things: First, that kind Providence
has suspended our death rate for the
time being, and second that our proofs
of death and payments of losses are
promptly made.
''Of course the death list will average
up at the end of the year if it has not
already done so. Last year at the end
of August we had sixty-nine death losses
approved. At the end of August this
year we had eighty. The hiatus in
death losses this month seems providen-
tial. This time last year we had between
twenty-five and thirty thousand dollars
of death losses proved and improved
that were unpaid. This year we have
not one.
eleven months ago our new rates
went into effect and Jared US some,
but have had good results on the whole.
Last year at this time we had no
surplus fund; this year at this time we
have nearly $50, 900.
GRATIFYING CONDITION.
Last year at this date we could look
forward to the next months and the
next's beneficiary receipts all being
consumed in paying accumulated death
losses. This year, according to our
laws, we do not need to pay single
death loss next month, as no new death
proofs are likely to reach US before the
end of this month now, but can turn
every cent of the sos, 900 or more bene-
ficiary collections to be received next
month into our surplus fund. We will
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1910-09-29

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opera house Oct. 10th.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18
SETS FIRE TO SELF.
MelanchoIia Induces Girl to Attemp,
Awful Death.

PlTTSBURG, Pa. July 16-In a fit
of mclancholia. Anna Vollemer, aged
20 set fire TO her clothing with match.
es late yesterday afternoon and ran
through the house communicating the
flames to draperies and curtains. To
night she Is in the Allegheny general
hospital with her hair burned off, her
face scorched and the flesh on her
back and breast scared to crisp. She
will die.
Mrs. Vollmcr rushed to her assis.
lance. The girl broke away from her
mother and ran to the kitchen, where
che turned hydrant on herself. The
mother followed and tainted across
the body of her daughter who was
wrlthing on the floor.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18
BOTH MAY RE.MARRy.

PlTTsBURG. Pa, July 1G-Judgc
Frazer today handed down decree
granting Mrs. Hartje an absolute di.
yorce from her husband, Augustus
Hartjc. He granted both the right 10
re.marry.
The court sustained Mrs. Hartje's
charge against her husband OF wilful
Rnd malicious desertion. Her attorney
handed the, decree to the court and
the judge affixed his signature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18

Summary-Sacriflce hit-Cutlip.
Stolen bases-B. Reese, Prim. Bow
man, Cronin, L. Reese, Barrett, Tooth,
man. Arncit. Cochran.
Left on bascs-H. S. A. 3; Veribest
First base on crrors-vcribcst 3;
II. S. A. 2.
Double play-Keffer to Toothman.
First base on balls-off Cutllp 2;
Keller 1.
Struck out-By Cutlip 4; Keffer A.
Umpircs-H. Toothman and Trip
lett.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18
Big Gas Deal
STANDARD SUBSIDIARY TO TAKE
OVER INTERSTATE COM
PANYs HOLDINGS.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, July 49,
Before tho end Of the present month
tho entire properties of, the Interstate
Gas Company OF Pittsburg will be TAX.
en- over by the United Fuel Gas Com
pany, the latter subsidiary of the
Standard. which supplies all towns in
the tri.state section with gas and con-
trolls practically all OF the supply be-
tween Pittsburg and Cincinnati. The
Interstate Gas Company is West Vir-
ginia corporation, capitalized at one
million dollars. N. F. Clark, of Pitts
burg, is president, while the directors
are nearly all Plttsburg people. The
company has large number Of pro-
ducing gas wells in the Lincoln coun.
ty field and a few months ago it was an.
nouncd that they would build pipe
line to Huntington and compete with
the Standard company in furnishing
gas TO all towns in the tri-state Sec
ton. A franchise was granted and
work was started two months ago on
the line. After few days an order
came from Plttsburg to stop work on
tn line. Negotiations had been open
ed with the Standard company for the
sale of the holdings, and announc-
ment. was made here yesterday that
the deal had been consumated. This
gives the Standard complete control
OF all gas properties in West Virginia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18
Saturdays Results.

Saturdays Results.
Boston 3; Chicago l.
New York 8; Cleveland ..
Cleveland 0; New York 4.
Philadelphia 2; St. Louis 1.
Washington Detroit; rain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18
Westbound.

Westbound.
For COLUMBUS and CHICAGO, No.
Z, 1925 a, m; No. II, '1:25 p. m.
For WHEELING, No. 2, s2:25 a. m;
No. II, '7:15 a. m. ClocaD; No. II,
'1:25 p. IN. tlocaD; No. 55, '6:Os
p. m.
Monongah Division.
For CLARKSBURG, leave No. 2 x7.2O
a. M; No. 4, x9:45 p. m; arrive, No.
3, 7:O5 a. M; No. s, x4:15 p. m.
Fairmont, Morsantcwn and Pittsbure.
For CoNNELLSvTLLE and PITTS.
BURG, leave, No. 1, $500 a. M; No.
8, x7:1O s. M; No. SO, leave 4:3O p.
m. daily; No. SO, arrive, 1880 a.
m. Except sunday.)
No. 81, 1850, Except Sunday p.
M; arrive, No. 50, Except Sunday
1880 a. M; No. 2, x7:4O p. M; No.
2, xs:4O p. m, No. 6S, i10:O5 p. m.
For MoRGANTowN, leave, No. 50,
xs:oo p. M; arrive, No. 60, x6:5O p.
m.
Pawpaw Branch.
Daily.)
Leave $500 a. m. and 4:oOp. m; ar
rive s:15 .. m and 500 p. m.
OIL AND GAS LEAsEs-Also assign
ment Of lease, at West Ylrginian
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18

.Today's Games.
Detroit at Boston.
st. Louis at Ntw York.
Cleveland at Washington.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18

The attendance OF all tho schools
was poor yesterday. A heavy rain
came up Just at the time to start, thus
keeping many away. The new quar-
ter is making poor showing thus far
Every school lost in per cent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-18

there this SUMMER that has got New
York going. The Esw York World
has arranged 70 give this cong hit.
words m dmnsic complete, free With
next sunady's Issue.