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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Resolution of Coincidence

Hall of Webster Lodge, No. lis,
/. o. o. F.
Whereas: The Grim Reaper has
removed from our midst our Brother,
Frank Sears, and the last sad obse-
quies having been performed, and
Where as: The deceased was a Past
Noble Grand of our lodge and one Of
its most active members, and
Whereas: This lodge has lost faith
full member from its ranks and coun-
ellis:
Therefore Be 1t Resolved: That we,
as members of Webster Lodge, No.
lis, l. o. 0. F., hereby convey our
sympathy to the bereaved family in
this dark hour of their affection.
Resolved: that our charter be draped
in mourning for period of thirty
days; that copy of these resolutions
be presented to his family and that
they be spread upon the permanent
records af this lodge.
C. A. Johnson.
w. r. Bates
/. S. Coomes
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
A Bristol Tribute

In the death of Frank Sears, which
occurred at his home in Webster,
Tuesday, South Dakota lost one of her
most brilliant, successful and promi-
nent attorneys-a man whose name
was familiar to all South Dakotans.
There is no man in South Dakota who
possessed more friends than Mr.. Sears,
and no attorney who has been SO emmi-
nently successful in his practice. In
the days when he took an active inter-
est in politics he was one of the
acknowledged leaders of the state, and
with his oratorical powers and the
influence of his personality he COM
manded following that would have
given him any Office within the gift of
the people of the state had he desired.
Ever kindly and generous he made
friends by the hundreds, and the news
of his sudden demise will be received
with sincere sorrow and regret in all
portions of the state. Bristol Demo-
crat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
New Resort at Enemy Swim

w. A. Elliott has established sum-
mer resort at Stony Point, Enemy
Swim lake, and is making special
effort for the entertainment of camp
ing parties. There you will find an
ideal place, lots of shade. swings, an
abundance of fishing tackle, plenty of
minnows for bait, good boats and
gasoline launch to tow you to the fish
ing grounds. In fact this is one of the
finest locations in the northwest to
enjoy an outing, and the fishing is
exceptionally good. You can't fail to
have fine time at Stony Point and you
will find Mr.. Elliott prince when it
comes to looking after your wants. Try
few days at Stony Point and be con-
WINGED.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
OLD SETTLERS next
THE ANNUAL REUNION OF
THE OLD SETTLERS
ADDRESS BY DR.. ". {. TAYLOR
Observation-Disclosures Webster
Next Wednesday, June 14th
Day County Old Settlers
Association Meeting
You are Invited

The 14th annual reunion and picnic Of
the Day County Old Settlers Associa-
ton will be held on the court house
square in this city on next Wednesday,
June l4th. The officers and committees
having it in charge have left nothing
undone that would tend to make this
the greatest and most enjoyable meet
ing in the history of the association.
They feel that they are particularly
fortunate in securing DR.. Taylor, who
is soil expert of national reputation,
for the principal address of the day,
and earnestly request every farmer to
make special effort to be present and
hear him. Below we give a partial
program; games sports and other fea-
lures will be announced from the plat
form. Everybody, his wife or best girl
are invited to come and help make June
14th the banner day in the history of
the organization. The association has
done its part and it is now up to the
individual old settlers to complete their
work by attending. A royal good time
is assured.
PROGRAM
Beginning at 1920 a. m. with open
air concert by Webster band.
Invocation.
Address of welcome by Mayor Mohs.
Song by mixed chorus of twenty-five
trained voices.
Recitation by Mrs. French.
Song by male quartette.
Music by band.
Song by Chorus.
Song by male quartette.
Song, America" by chorus and all
members of association.
Address by DR.. w. E. Taylor, of
Moline, ILL.,, soil expert for Deere &
Co.
Distribution of souvenirs.
Picnic dinner on court house lawn at
IL m.
"reminiscences of pioneer life by old
settlers.
Business meeting and election of off,
GERS.
Souvenirs given to every member
and wife, also given to new members
joining.
All old settlers are requested to be
present as well as all those who are
qualified by 20 years residence in the
county.
Bring your families and your dinner
baskets. Dishes, coffee, sugar and
cream furnished by the association.
The days festivities to conclude with
good dance in the opera house in the
evening.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08

they put in Guy McKibben, and he
treated the opposition in the same
stingy manner that Doc had been
doing until the ninth, when to hold
the crowd for the races, he let them
get couple of runs.
The Lily battery was Larson and
Rankin. Larson did fine work for a
few INNINGS, then Webster began
the bombardment and in the eighth
Hoursha went in, and Webster, in
order to show that he wasn't the super
ior of Larson, had all their men up to
bat, and all but three of them made
base hits, two and three baggers.
Frank Gruby, chief of police of Bris-
tol, umpired the game and gave both
sides good even break. This was
Webster's first game this year. and
the first time out in uniform. The
Lily boys are fine bunch of gentlemen
and we hope to meet them again.
The tugs of war was pulled off as per
oShSuuiS WIN SASCptiOli Iuc
one between the Irish and the Yankees
failed to materialize an account of the
Irish not being able to secure a team.
The Norwegians were victorious over
the Swedes, and the German and the
Polanders were tie. This last was
very exciting as it lasted for about
ten minutes and was an excellent
exhibition ST endurance on the part of
both teams.
Martin Hotter, officiated as officer of
the day and under his able supervision
every number on the program was
carried out without an interruption.
That no mistake was made in the
appointment of the committee on dec
orations was evidenced by the mag
nificent display of bunting and flags
throughout the principal streets of our
city.
The committees having the celebra-
ton in charge are to be congratulated
on the manner in which the details of
the gathering were handled.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08

Mrs. E. Huntington and daught-
ers, Marsha and Grace, entertained at
bridge luncheon last Thursday for
Mrs. Arthur Reiger. Covers were
placed for twelve at the dining table,
the center piece being bowl of beau
tiful yellow roses. Little Gene Reiger
assisted in serving most delicious
four course luncheon. Bridge was
played until six o'clock. Mrs. w. b.
Stevens having the highest score was
given a beautiful crocheted dolly.
This affair proved to be one of the
most social event, of the season.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Obituary

John Reuben Phillips, an old pioneer
in this community, after many months
of suffering with paralysis and other
compli cations, passed away at his late
residence in North Webster, Wednes-
day evening, May 81, 1911.
The subject of this sketch was born
in Naponee, Ontario, Canada, July 9,
1874, and was united in marriage to
Miss Anna Patterson, at Wallace,
Canada February %, 1863. Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillips came first to Minnesota
in 1866 and thence to Day county,
South Dakota in 1882.
To the above mentioned union seven
children were given as follows: John
Phillips, Margaret Philbrook, Mark
Phillips, Agnes Miller, Nellie Phillips,
George Phillips and Grace Philbrook.
At the time of his death. Mr.. Phil
lips lacked only few days of being
CT years of age. The funeral services
were held from the family residence
in charge of M. r. Crisp. Methodist
pastor, of Webster, on Saturday after
noon June 3, 1911, and interment was
made in the Webster cemetery. The
closing words of the funeral sermon
were as follows:
Mortal man must decay. The
spiritual man is immortal. Physically
speaking man came from dust and unto
dust he shall return. Our bodies are
but reservoirs containing the waters of
life; they are batteries thrilling with
heavens electrical energies; they are
husks holding the seed corn of char
acter, and whether perfect ears or
defective ohes, remains with US. Our
bodies ale but houses that become ten
antless ere long, and we are admon-
ished to seek that heavenly home, that
building not made with hands eternal
in the heavens.
''The falling leaf and fading flower
invite us to seek an Inheritance incor-
ruptable, undefiled and that fadeth not
away" Death is warning to the
wayward, an arrow of conviction to
the Indifferent, a detriment to the
weak, voice to the selfish and self
centered, a relief to the sufferer,
solace to the afflicted and an open door
to the pure in heart. My friends on
this sad occasion we are made to feel
that death is near. When he who was
our husband and father and neighbor
these years, passed from time to etern-
ity, it makes a great change in the
neighborhood and leaves an aching
void.
Notwithstanding our sorrow, let us
remember that his labors are ended
and the laborer is gone to the God who
gave him to US. The previously
afflicted one is delivered from all
earthly woes and is passed beyond.
Let us emulate his virtues while we
let the mantle of Christian charity fall
about his silent ashes. Husband,
father, pioneer, farewell!
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Swedish Services

There will be special meetings in the
German Friedens church. Webster,
June Is and l6, commencing at p. m.
the 18th and at 10 a. M, Up. m, and
8 p. M, June 10th.
In the New Sweden church, Kidder
township June II and Is, commencing
at 10 a. m, and continuing over SUM-
day, the 18th.
Revs. o. H. Miller, of Stockholm, S.
D., and A. E. Andre, of Minneapolis,
Mimi, will assist during these meet
ings.
All who understand the Scandinavian
language are cordially invited.
Rev. Jonas Johnson.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Methodist Notes

Services will be held in the Method
list church, Sunday, June 10 1911, as
follows: Class meeting at 1890 a. M,
w. r. Cook, leader.
Preaching at HOO a. m. Sermon by
Pastor Crisp. Subject 'The Incor-
ruptible Inheritance.
Evening service at 500 .. m. Ser
mon by Pastor Crisp.
Sunday school next Sabbath at 1900
m. d. Mclean, Supt.
We are having great congregations
and interesting services. Come next
Sunday and worship with us.
Mortimer r. Crisp, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
PARTY OF LAND SEEKERS
Visit Musse1shell Valleys Mon.
tana-All Make Purchases

S. H. Egeland, of the Egeland Har-
ris company, returned Sunday from a
trip to Montana, where he has been
with a party of land seekers. He
reports sale to all his party: l.. o.
Countryman and Fred Cloud, from
south of Webster, and Swan Nelson,
of this place. The gentlemen were
very much pleased with the lands
offered for sale by the Egeland-
company and brought back some fine
samples of grain.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Congregational Church Notices

Sunday morning at IL o'clock Rev. j.
H. Hull, D. D., of Huron, S. D., will
fill the pulpit. Rev. Hull is one of the
ablest speakers in the state and every
church member and church friend
should hear him, and everybody is cor
daily invited to the service.
Sunday evening, weather permitting,
the Childrens day program win be
given on the court house lawn, COM
mencing at z o'clock sharp and closing
at SIS. Rev. Hull will speak upon the
Significance of Childrens Day."
There will be seats for all who wish
to attend. All are welcome.
Geo. Edward Lewis, Pastor
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
German Lutheran Noulces

Services will be held in the German
Lutheran st. Paul church, Sunday,
June IL, at 1870 a. M, Sunday school
at $50 a. m.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Wendt, on Thursday. June Is, at 2:30
p. m.
All are cordially invited.
Rev. o. Stretch, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Taken Up

Came to my premises, Rusk township
section Is, township 121 range Sc,
about May IL, one yearling steer red,
with white belly, with horns. Owner
can have same by proving property
and paying charges. Carl Schlotte,
Webster, R-2, box 81.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Expression of Gratitude

/ wish to acknowledge the many
kindness of my friends and the tributes,
rendered in the time of my great loss,
to the memory of my husband.
Mrs. Alice Sears.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Death of FRANC Sears

This community was greatly shocked
last Tuesday afternoon when it was
whispered among the people that Frank
Sears was dead. We do not know the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-08
Wreck on the sisseton Branch

Wreck on the Sisseton Branch
The regular mixed train of the Sisse-
ton branch of the c. M. & st. p, was
wrecked about one mile north of Pee
yer, Monday afternoon. The passenger
coach, baggage car and two box cars
were ditched. The passengers were
badly shaken up and about 300 feet of
track was torn up.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
ORDEMAN WILL.
WRESTLE GOTCH
Champion Says He Will Take on St
Paul Man Early in
February.

CHICAGO, Jan. frank oGtch
worlds heavyweight champion
wrestler, today unseaied his lips with
a definite statement that he would re
enter the mat game after his volun
tary retirement
Co-incident with this statement the
champion confirmed a report from
Kansas City that he would meet
Henry Ordeman in finish match
there on Feb. S.
Yes, that's right said the Hum
boldt giant referring to the proposed
match. And l intend TO go right out
and clean up few more of them"
The champion suggests that Hack.
enschmfdt. Zbyszko and Mahmout
meet in elimination matches before
he takes on a championship meeting.
The worlds. champion donned his
mat toys last night 10 aid in the big
benefit wrestling carnival for the
benefit OF the widows and orphans OF
Chicago's &c firemen who lost their
lives in the stock yards fire. He re-
ceived an ovation from the crowd
when he appeared TO meet Frank
Erler, who he threw easily.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
One Large Fire Made
Shrubb a MarathOner

ended my eight years career as an
amateur.
Considering the English eligibility
rules | think they are wrong. | ex.
pressed by opinion TO the English
officials when was suspended and |
still think that | am on the right
track. In England an athlete Is not
permitted to accept expense money,
The only money that is permitted
under the English rules Is for team
expense Any athlete who wants TO
participate in an avent, no matter
where IL is held. must pay his own
expenses. Enthusiasm runs SO high
among the English athletes that ]
know OF many boys who have paid
expenses to participate in events with
money that they should have paid
their board bills with. BY so doing
they did not cross their mothers, as
in every case | know II TO be fact
that the mother expressed willing
ness to permit her boy to use the
money the way he did even though
II cramped her financially"
Shrubb brought between $4,000
and $4,000 worth of prizes to Amer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
Jap Will Train
With New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Togo S. Ha-
manoto. fresh from Toxic. will be a
member Of the Giants training camp
in Marlin, Texas. next spring. tie
won't try for the New York team, but
he wants 10 watch real baseball
team in action so that he can go back
TO Japan and coach the natives in
the great American game, IN which
they have already shown the greatest
aptitude.
Manager McGraw received Hannah
cto's proposition today and immedl-
ately grew enthusiastic over 1t. He
says Hamanoto will be given every
opportunity TO learn his fill OF base
ball. McGraw thinks the Japanese
are well adapted TO baseball, and that
before many years Japanese will be
found in the big league teams in this
country.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
HARVARD AND CORNELL
HAVE BEST HOCKEY TEAMS

BOSTON. Mass. Jan. l7.--Harvard
students are convinced that the east
ern collegiate hockey championship
this year, will be fought out between
Harvard and Cornell. Harvard's 5 20
0 victory last night over Columbia
and Cornell's 4 TO | victory over
Princeton on Saturday, stamp these
two teams in the opinion Of the ex-
perts. as the best of the six teams
that make up The intercollegiate as
ISOLATION.
Columbia has already defeated
Yale. while Cornell and Princeton, in
their preliminary series, also triumph
ed over the Blue. Iaie's big score
over Dartmouth. practically eliminat
ed the latter. leaving Harvard and
Cornell the only undefeated teams In
the race.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17

IL was through an accident that Al
fred Shrubb. the famous English run
ner. adopted running as profession
One night about IL o'clock ShruoD
met a man named Spencer. who was
then the champion runner OF the attn.
letic club In the town I'm England
where Shrubb lived. Spencer was
then on his way TO a fire. The sky was
greatly illuminated and II looked as
IL the next town was on fire.
Spencer invited my TO run over 10
see the fire. said Shrubb, but ! told
him that | couldn't run. He insisted
however, so we started TO beat IL to
the fire. The blaze was three miles
distant and my showing that night
started me as runner. In three
months time | entered my first meet.
| started in the three events, the one
mile, three-mile and fourmile races
and won them all. From then on
continued 10 run. For five years ! won
the British championship and might
have won il the sixth year had not
been suspended by the English asso-
citation upon my return from tour OF
Australia with Arthur Duffy. That
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
detroit BEATS
| SPEEDY TORONTO
Wins Fast Basketball Game BY Mar
row Margin of Only Two
Points.

The Detroit Y. NJ c. A. basketball
team beat the Toronto Y Monday even
ing 20 10 23, in one OF the most eXclt'
ling games OF the season. The contes'
was as speedy as any played or q
local court this winter and the result
was not without surprise, inasmnch as
lTortonto beat the Spaldings quite cas-
ily few weeks ago.
The Detroit Y can thank goon
start for its Victory. Ten points had
been counted by the home shooters
before the visitors dropped the ball
into the basket. Then they came 10
and by the time the first half was FIN
ished Detroit was one point only
ahead
In the second period the teams
guarded each other more closely. To
ronto handled the ball well. but was
not a consistent scorer. The game
was clean II Jake Maer had been
playing with Detroit the score wouldn't
have been even close. Stockham
nude three foul packets out of one
dozen chances. Mazer could have gar
nered at least ten more points for his
team with the same number OF oppoi'
tunities. However, Detroit didn't need
the added points and made off with the
contest because OF superior shooting
from the field.
The score:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
Wolgast Ready
To Fight Again

CADILLAC, Mich, Jan. 17.-Ad.
WoIgast, lightweight champion viii
participate in three bouts before the
new boxing club of Jack O'Brien in
Philadelphia, during the next month.
according 10 the champions own
statement here today.
The opponents of the Michigan
lad will be Battling Nelson, knock
out" Brown and either owen Moran
or Packey Mcfarland. 1t is planned
to stage the first battle Feb. s, with
either Mcfarland or Moran, as the
opponent of Wolgast. Knockout
Brown is scheduled to make his bow
on Feb. 10, while Nelson will furnish
the opposition in the final 60.
Wolgast asserts he will receive
$4,000 for the three matches. while
Nelson will get $4,000; Mcfarland
81 900 and Brown 800.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
EDITED BY
HARRY NELLY

lea when he landed Ave years ago. In
Guided among his winnings was a
piano.
English associations hang up
handsome prizes" says ShrubD. each
prize Is advertised 10 be worth SO
much and IL the contestant inning
same does not believe 4 is worth the
amount OF specified he has the priv.
lege OF investigating It's value"
Shrubb held up the records from
1000 yards up TO ten miles, also for
one hours running In England He
established all his marks at Ibrox
park, Glasgow, and Stamford bridge.
London. both of which have splendid
tracks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
III dO|h6 AFT[Q HAOtB(Hh|DT AGAIN

This cordy look
ing individual is
Yussiff Hussane,
the Dallas, Tex,
wrest e n, who
stood of Hacken-
schmidt for two
hours and zen
IN | n Ut es. T b Q
Turks previous
claim 10 fame lay
in ibis defeat o.
ID EN- e trail, the
Gre e k h e av y
weight. John Sen
chal. who refereed
the match. says IL
loo X e d Tx e a
frame-up to him,
for Hackenschmid
ar er tusseliEg
with Hussane sur
two hours, threw
him twice in a few
minutes. after the
two hours expir-
ed. Previous to
the match, Char
lesion. the Turk :
former manager.
and a wrestler
named Monogoff.
wrote TO the Dali
las Dispatch that
the match was fix
ed. Hussane saws
his showing con
WINGED him he is
a classy man ana
that he will now
train Tor a long
contest and go af-
ter Hack again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
MUST FIGHT CLEAN.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1T.-Either
Packey Mcfarland or Jack Goodman
Is due for big surprise tonight, in
their ten-round clash at the Fairmont
Athletic club. Never we're two fight
ers more confident OF the outcome
end each is in good shape 10 show
his best line OF istic goods. Referee
job has been instructed to prevent all
unnecessary clinching and smashing
bout IL expected. Mcfarland is al
ready under weight. 1915 pounds. He
remains 10 TO favorite
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
SHORT LENGTHS

a born leader and will work wonders
with the Highlanders Maybe Jack
hasn't signed up yet Nothing like kid
ding the boss,
Jim DeIehanty has signed with De-
trcit for next season. Del Is satlsfie d
with the terms OF his contract, and
will go TO Hot springs about Feb. i
for the benefit OF his leg
Fred Merl<le, the man who didnf
touch second base, has signed with the
Giants again Merkle has succeeded
pretty well in living down bad repu-
tatton.
Somebody set fire 90 stables st the
Juarez track. Monday, and lrrigator u
INNING horse. was burned so badly
he will die Smiley Metzner. another
horse. broke loose. and was injured by
running into a fence
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
SCORING OF RUNS EASY
IN THE WESTERN LEAGUE

II was evidently mighty easy to
score runs in the Western league last
season, for sixteen players were able
TO score 100 times or more. AS a
rule, league that turns in two or
three century makers is considered
doing well. Eight OF the sixteen were
contributed by the Sioux City and
Denver clubs, which finished one.two.
Andreas Of Sioux City, who hit only
247, scored 1877 times. although he
made only 141 hits. Lee Quillin OF
the same team scored 1873 runs, Neigh.
bors lis and Fenlon, who Is about a.
agile as rhinoceros. LOG. Denver
quartet we're Dolan and Beall, each
with 12S, Lindsay with 126 and Lloyd
with Jos.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-17
Builders Form LEAGUE.

The members OF the Builders and
Traders Exchange have organized d
bowling league and will open their
season Wednesday evening ON the
Pontchartrain alleys. Six teams rep
resenting the various lines Of the
building trades have been organized.