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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
The MAY Festival.

The first annual May Festival of
the Canton public schools was held in
the big Epworth League Auditorium
on May Is and 10, and it was quite
evident that Superintendent Boot or
the city schools and the teachers were
immensely pleased with the outcome.
Nothing like it in magnitude had
ever been given here before, and
nothing in the festival line is liable
to surpass it for some time. 1t was
a tremendous success, made so by the
earnest work of nearly 500 pupils who
so willingly responded to the spirit
which prompted superintendent Boot
in arranging the splendid program.
The high school orchestra furnished
the music and won merited applause
for it's excellent work.
The Maypole dance was magnificent
and the ruler drill very fine.
A double duet was sweetly rem
dered by Esther Ahlquist, Josephine
CHASER, Ingrid Christopherson and
Leone Alley, and near the end OF the
first evenings program, Alma Olson
sang solo sweetly, and some time
after second double duet was charm
ingly rendered by Myrna Anderson,
Blanche Parke, Augusta Brown and
Eloise Smith.
An Operetta -"Bonney Bell'--by
the eigf tn grade closed the program
for the first evening, and an immense
audience went home delighted.
The Friday evening program was
rendered with spirit and charm, show
ing the wonderful efficiency OF school
children when properly trained, and
one of the most delightful events in
the entire musical program was a
duet by the little Tossini sisters,
Marie and Louise. They are dear
little song birds and are destined to
become famous in the musical world.
The festival closed with a cantata
by the high school glee club, and it Is
safe to say that May festival will be
an annual event for the pupils of the
Canton schools.
Superintendent Boot and the teach
ers have won the esteem and appreci-
alton of the fathers and mothers OF
the city for the special training given
their boys and girls in preparation for
Canton's first high school May festi-
val.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
The Sioux Falls Baptist college bal

The Sioux Falls Baptist college ball
team will play a return game with
Augustana next Monday afternoon at
the Fair grounds. The game will be
called at 2:3O, and those who like to
see a lively game will not be disap-
pointed. Augustana defeated the
Baptists at Sioux Falls recently by .
score of 16 to 2. Augustana expects
to win the coming game, but the
Baptists are coming down to give
Augusaana a drubbing--if they can.
1t will be college test. See 1t.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

friends unprepared for the sorrow
that came upon them.
"Jack Laxsofl, as his friends loved
to call him, was loveable character,
genial, kind hearted, liberal, broad
minded, frank and manly in his re-
lations to ALL and a man who never
turned his back upon anyone honestly
deserving his sympathy or aid, and
many could testify to his generosity
He will be greatly missed by his
associates because of his optimistic
nature and genial frankness, and none
enjoyed his friendship more than the
editor of the LEADER, who, while
sick, appreciated visit from him ac-
companied by K. e. Jacobson, soon
after Mr.. Laxson's return from Ex-
celsior Springs about month ago.
The writer thought at that time that
he was good for many years in the
happy panionship Of family and
friends, but how little we know Of the
future or what a day may bring forth.
He was noble hearted and true in his
daily life and nothing better can be
said of any man.
Mr.. LaXson came to Canton in No
vember, 1892, In company with John
Luers, Elkport, Iowa, and they pur-
chased the dry goods business of
Ernest Wendt. which they conducted
for number of years, until Mr.. Luers
sold his interest to his partner and re-
turned to Iowa. Mr.. Laxson sold out
the dry goods business and engaged In
the clothing business which he con-
Quoted for several years, finally selling
out to Seely & Tank, after which he
became interested in real estate and
owned at the time of death twenty
four quarter sections.
He was elected Mayor of this city III
1896 and again in 1897, and was very
popular official. In 1906 he was
elected to the state senate, and re-
elected in 1908, and his record at
Pierre was very satisfactory to his
constituents and the public.
When the Farmers State Bank was
organized he became a heavy stock
holder and was connected with the
bank officially when he went to Ex-
celsior Springs for the benefit OF bis
health about two months ago and was
accom- mpanied by his son Roy. When
he returned from the Springs he sur
rendered his position in the bank and
decided to enjoy outdoor life, but his
fondest hopes in that direction were
not to be realized here-he has gone
to better world.
John G.. Laxson was born at Elk
port, Iowa, February %, 1867, OF
English parents, and was "A years old
last February. He was educated In
the public schools of his native town
and was united in marriage to Miss
Flora Gottschalk in 1892, and in
November of that year came to Can.
ton. To this union six children were
born, five OF whom-Roy, Mineva,
Florence, Oliver and Gerald. with
their mother, survive. He was
splendid business man having been
brought up in his fathers store, and
his early training, in a great measure
was responsible for his successful
career in after years.
Tho fnnorol aorvSco waR held ut Gl(
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
Canton High School Graduates.

The following list OF names make
up the graduation class Of 1911 from
the Canton high school. The young
people enter new field OF life after
their graduation and opportunities
will be many for them to reach out
and take II they but see them.
Class of 1911.
Elmer A. Beck
Mavorie w. Bennett
Ray A. Beck
Alvin L. Field
Erastus /. Field
Otis E. Knudtson
Ralph Maynard
Fay Minor
Katinka Olsen
Rose Rierson
Clara J. Voyen.
Glass Calendar.
Class Sermon by Rev. o. Glesne Of
Aberdeen, So. OAK, at the Lutheran
church Sunday evening, May %, 1911,
at o'clock.
Glass Play, "Esmeralda", Opera
House, May 26, 1911, at $50 p. M.
Commencement Address by Pro-
fessor Walter S. Athearn of Drake
University, '"rhe Ear Marks of an
Educated Man" Court House, June
2, 1911, at p. M.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

Joseph e. Johnston was given COM
mand Of the southern forces in and
about Harpers Ferry.
Troops We're being offered from all
over the north and were accepted as
fast as the war department could han
die them. On May IA three regiments
entered the army from Kansas, the
youngest state. On May 10 fourteen
regiments We're accepted from New
York, and ten Scotch regiments were
offered. On the same day yachts were
accepted from James Gordon Bennett
and J. P. Ives. May II the Irish bri-
gade. more than 1000 strong, rendered
its services.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
VOLUME q. NUMBER 40.
The War Fifty Years Ago

Both North and South Show Great Confidence-Every-
body Singing War Songs-North Gladdened by Neu-
trality Proclamation From Queen Victoria cDoWel,
Thomas and Lyon Made Breadiers - Sherman and
Sheridan First Appear In the Conflict---Both Sides
Eagerly Recruiting and Equippne Men--Smal Land
and Naval Skirmsh Near Fortress Monroe - Ken
lucky Governor Forbids Either Union Confederate
Troops From Crossing His State
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
By JAMES A. EDCER TON.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. lall.l

tion, 1911
~ URING the month of May, 1861.
the chief activity on both sides
was in recruiting, drilling and
planning future campaigns.
Lincoln's second call for troops had
just been made, and the states were
busy filling their quota. Jefferson Da-
Wis had also issued call for men.
and the activity in the south was as
feverish as in the north. One of the
-trange phenomena of the times was
the confidence shown by both sides in
the result Each section professed to
believe that the war would be Of short
duration and that it's side would. Of
course, be the winner. Nor was all
this assumed for effect In the popu-
lar mind it seemed to be firmly set
tied conviction.
Yet the war fever was on. The peo-
pie were reading war. thinking war,
singing war. Many new songs built
around some sentiment of the struggle
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
Augustana Seniors Entertained.

The entire Senior class of Augusta
ma college was entertained at the
home of Rev. S. j. Nummedal at Moe
last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Numme-
dal are splendid entertainers and the
seniors enjoyed the ride and the hos
pitality Of their host and hostess.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

had already come into vogue. One of
these was directly the result OF Lin
coins second call for troops and In
May was just becoming popular:
Yes, we'll rally round the flag. boys.
Wen rally once again,
Shouting the battlecry OF freedom
We will rally from the hillside.
Wen rally from the plain,
Shouting the battlecry Of freedom.
CHORUS
The Union forever! Hurrah. boys, hur-
rah!
Down with the traitor. up with the star.
For we'll rally round the flag, boys.
Rally once again.
Shouting the battlecry of freedom.
'Rally Round the Flag has power
to stir US yet. Then imagine what it
must have meant in the. recruiting
days Of 1861!
There was another sorg that fancy
was written about this same t1me> At
any rate, it came early in the war:
We are coming Father Abraham.
Three hundred thousand more,
From Mississippis winding streams
And from New England's shore.
We leave our plows and workshops,
With hearts too full for utterance.
With but silent tear.
Oh, we dare not look behind us,
But steadfastly before!
We are coming, Father Abraham,
Three hundred thousand more.
CHORUS.
We are coming. Father Abraham,
Our Union to restore
We are coming, Father Abraham.
Three hundred thousand more.
This suggests Ingersolrs "Vision of
the War;
We see them all as they march proudly
away under the Haunting flags, keeping
time to the grand, wild music OF war
marching down the streets or great cltles'
through the towns and across the prairies
down to the fields of glory to do and TO
die for the eternal right.
The week ending May 20 witnessed
no single event Of first class impor-
tance. 1t was all preparation. The ap-
pointment of officers later to become
celebrated, the creation Of a new mill
tary department, the reopening OF Bal
timore to the passage of troops en-
route to Washington, the governments
raid on telegraph offices in search OF
disloyal messages, the assurance tnaI
foreign powers would not recognize
the Confederacy and one slight en-
Ragement near Fortress Monroe con-
stituted the chief events of the week.
England Proclaims Neutrality.
On May 13 Queen Victoria issued a
proclamation Of neutrality between the
north and south. The news did not
reach America until several days later.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26
Memorial Service

The annual Memorial service will
be held at the Congregational church
next Sunday morning at 10:45. The
members of the G.. A. r. and w. Il.
G. will attend in body.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

Clyde Kinsley came down from
Sioux Falls Saturday night for an
over Sunday visit.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

fiction that America has been befriend-
ed by at least one monarch? Real
Americans never did care much for the
royal pretense, but when Victoria took
up our cause we supposed that there
might be occasionally a good queen,
whatever we thought of the race Of
kings. But now even this turns out
fairy story. Napoleon Ill. was at this
time our active enemy, seeking to
place a monarch over Mexico while
our hands were full and trying to get
Russia and England to join France in
recognizing the Confederacy and thus
divide the republic.
All this came to head, however,
later in the war; It was after the Sec
ond Bull Run that tine Palmerston-
Gladstone incident occurred On May
13, 1861, the British government
through the queen simply made dec
laration of neutrality. Later in the
same week dispatches from abroad in
dicateG that no nation Of any size or
importance would recognize the Con-
federacy, at least at that time.
Enter Sherman and Sheridan.
On the same May 13 William Tecum-
sch Sherman was made q colonel in
the Union army. Several other officers
were appointed or promoted during the
week. George B. Mcclellan became a
major general, as did also Benjamin F.
Butler, each being advanced to the
command Of a department, Mcclellan
to that composed of Ohio and nearby
states, Butler to that of the newly Gre
ated department Of eastern Virginia,
North Carolina and South Carolina.
The western end Of Virginia was in
cluded in McClellan's territory. and he
was then about to begin the campaign
which should result in creating a new
state and in making himself the COM
mander of the Army Of the Potomac
Among those promoted to the rank Of
brigadier general during the week were
Irwin Mcdowell, who was soon to COM
mand at the battle of Bull Run:
George FL. Thomas, later to be known
as the Crock Of Chickamauga;" Ma
thaniel Lyon, who had been fighting to
bold Missouri IN the Union, and A. FL.
Reeder, former governor of Kansas.
On May II the president commission
ed Daniel E. Sickles to raise division
Of 10000 men. of which he was to be
made major general.
On May IA Philip n. Sheridan was
commissioned captain in the United
States army. and ON the same day Rob
ert E. Lee was created brigadier gen.
eral of the Confederate army. May 10
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-05-26

Ben Olsen was Power City visitor
Friday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
IA!lLipS DIES Of HIS WOUNDS
DISTINGUISHED AUTHOR sue.
cUMes TO INJURIES.
Motive Of His AssaiIant 10 Still
6hrouded In Deepest
Mystery.

New York, Jan. 25.-David Graham
Phillips died in Bellevue hospital q
victim of Fitzhugh Coyle Goldborough,
an eccentric and emotional musician,
who shot the novelist down for fan.
cied grudge, then killed himself. Phil.
lips fought valiantly to live, but six
bullet wounds were too much even for
his tenacity. He was conscious up
to within quarter of an hour Of his
death.
Miss Francis Goldsborough arrived
from Washington, and with her cousin.
John Farr. took charge of her brothers
body, in an undertaking establishment.
The body was sent to Washington at
midnight. Miss Goldsborough declined
to discuss the tragedy, but said that
her family would make public state
ment within the next few days.
The assailant's real motive is as
much q mystery as ever, although the
theory generally accepted here is that
he pictured himself and family as de-
picted unfavorably in one of the au-
thor's novels.
About the time Of Phillips death
the district attorneys Office gave out
excerpts from Goldsborough's diary,
found on the sidewalk near his rooms.
The statements were rambling, with
numerous illusions to Phillips writ
lngs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
MINNESOTA BOOSTERS MEET.
State Federation Of Commercial Clubs
Begins Annual Convention.

st. Paul, Jan. 25.-With Keep push.
ing; talk Minnesota" for their rally.
Ing cry, scores of men devoted to fur
thering the interests Of the state as
sembled this morning in the parlors
Of the st. Paul Commercial Club. They
are members Of the Minnesota Fedora
ton Of Commercial Clubs and are hold
Ing their fourth annual convention.
President D. NJ. Neill, Of Red Wing,
was in the chair and introduced the
mayor, Herbert p. Keller, who vel
coined the delegates to the city. Then
Louis Betz, president of the local Com
mercial Club, greeted the visitors. Gov.
ernor Eberhart followed with the chief
address Of the morning, his subject be-
ing "The Value of United Effort"
This afternoon, after the committee
on credentials had reported. the sub
ject of development work in Mime.
sofa was taken up. President J. H.
Worst, Of the North Dakota Agricul-
tural college. spoke on agricultural edu-
cation. State Auditor S. G. Iverson
on good roads. w. J. Whipple, Of Wi
mona, on Government Roads VS.. the
Improvement of the Mississippi Riv.
err" and A. B. Hostetter, of Duluth,
on What the Commercial Club Can
Do for the Farmer" Tonight there
will be banquet.
Tomorrow's subject will be "Adver-
Using Minnesota's Resources" with
addresses by Howard Elliott, presi-
dent of the Northern Pacific railroad:
E. H. Garfield. of Luverne, and Will
A. Campbell, Of Omaha.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
CERTAIN RESULTS.
Many Il Cresco Citizens Know How
Sure They Are.

Nothing uncertain about the work OF
Doan's Kidney pills in Cresco. There
is plenty of positive proof of this in
the testimony of citizens. Such evil
dence should convince the most skepti-
cal doubter. Read the following state
ment:
r. Wentworth, Market ST., Crssco,
saws: "For some time was troubled
by kidney complaint and rheumatic
pains through my shoulders. At night
| suffered more intensely and at times
was unable to rest well. found no
relief from the remedies | used and
was feeling miserable when l began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills. procured
from the Fergen Pharmancy. | was
greatly pleased in few days to soc that
this preparation was helping me. |
continued using it and before long was
free from the trouble. statement
given November 10, 1902
DoAN's KIDNEY PILLS CURE PERMA-
sNENTLY.
On July Is, 1908, Mr.. Wentworth
said: II am still well and have had no
return attack of kidney trouble. l
take Doan's Kidney Pills off and on
for know they serve to keep my kid
neys in good condition.
For Sale by all Dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
New York, Sole Agents for the United
States
Remember the name-Doan's-ard
take no other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.
Proceedings the Regular January Session Board Of Supervisors
Of Howard County.
Continued from last week.

at o'clock a. m. Thursday. January
10Th, 1911, with all members present.
On motion the bid of G. Meverden,
to furnish casket, shroud and use of
hearse for burial of paupers, during the
year 1911, for the sum Of Sis 90, was
accepted.
On motion, the contract with J. A.
Siddall, as janitor of the court house,
was renewed for the year ending April
LIST, 1912.
On motion, the county auditor was
authorized and instructed to take the
worn books of records in his office to
Mason City, Iowa, and have same re-
bound in a good substantial binding.
On motion. the county auditors fl
nancial report was examined and APP
proved and 1000 copies Of the same
were or d. red printed for distribution
among the tax payers of the county.
The bids for printing the said finan-
cial report were opened and considered
and on motion. the bid Of Mead Pub
fishing Co.. Of Cresco, Ia, was ac-
copied. The price to be $4,000 for
1900 copies of the report.
On motion, the annual reports of the
justices Of Howard county were APP
proved.
On motion, J. II. Watson was elect
ed superintendent of the county farm
for the year 1911.
The township road fund reports were
presented to the board, as required by
Section 1566-a of the code supplement,
and ordered published with the proceed
ings as follows:
ITO he continued
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
(To be continded.)
Death in Roaring;Fire

may not result from the work of fire.
ed that make quick need for Buck
lens Arnica Salve, the quickest, surest
cure for burns, wounds, bruises, sores,
boils. 1t subdues inflammation. 1t kills
pain. 1t soothes and heals. Drives off
skin eruptions. ulcers or piles. Only
25c at P. A. Clemmer's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
NEGRO AssAuL1ER is HUNTED.
Black Who Stuffed White Girl In
Trunk Is Sought.

Cincinnati. Jan. 25.-Two thousand
policemen Of this city are searching
for a negro who, after binding and
gagging Miss Alma Lammers serv-
ant girl, in the residence of her en-
ployer, stuffed her into a cedar chest.
clamped on the lid and apparently left
her to smother to death.
That the lid did not fit tight and that
passersby noticed the open door and
an overturned water bucket. caused
her rescue in time to save her life.
The girl is in the Municipal hospital,
unconscious.
The police have an accurate descrip-
ton of the negro.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
and tne utilization

struction OF dams and tne utilization
OF power.
The Nevers dam is part of large
project that is operated by Wisconsin
and Minnesota companies and indirect.
ly furnishes power to corporations In
Minneapolis. 1t is claimed that the
construction OF the Markham-K Kelsey
dam would detract from the value of
the Nevers project.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
CreScO. Iowa

Medicines that aid nature are always
most etfectual. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t alays the
cough, relieves the lungs, opens the Sc
cretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to healthy condition.
Thousands have testified to its superior
excellence Sold by all druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

Do you know that fully nine out Of
every ten cases of rheumatism are sim
ply rheumatism of the muscles due to
cold or damp, or chronic rheumatism,
and require no internal treatment what
ever? Apply Chamberlain's Liniment
freely and see how quickly it gives re-
lief. For sale by all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

Heavy, impure blood makes mud
dy, pimply compile xion, headaches,
nausea, Indigestion. Thin blood makes
you weak. pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters make the blood rich, red, pure
restores perfect health.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
Dub "Honor System" a Farce.

New York, Jan. 25.-The proposed
Inauguration Of an honor system" at
Columbia university. which is favored
both by the faculty and students, has
been upset because of spoilers
which the faculty proposes to appoint
to keep the system honest. The stu
dents declare that an honor" systelA
thus censored becomes farce.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

A specific remedy for each ailment.
the best that brains and money can
produce the "Meritol" line of the
American I.rug and Press Association.
For sale by C. T McWilliam Il Co.
Chester, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

When buying cough medicine for
children bear in mind that Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy is most etfectual
for colds. Group and whooping cough and
that it contains no harmful drug. For
sale by all dealers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

"Dr. Thomas Eclectic Gil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group Has been used with success in
family for eight years. Mrs. l..
Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
Held for Murder Of Child.

Held Tor Murder Of Child.
Norfolk, Neb., Jan. 25.-A coroner's
jury held Henry Stehr to the district
court on a charge of first degree muir.
der. following an investigation into
the death of Stehr's step-son, Stuart
Stehr. aged 3 years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31

Will Pay The Highest Cash Price
For Raw Furs and Hides of all kinds.
Write or call on me. Big lots will go
and see them. For Furs sent by rural
express we send money next day. N.
|. Phone. SAM FELDsTEIN,
CreScO. Iowa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-01-31
ANOTHER sIMILAI: CASE.

ANOTHER SIMILAR CASE.
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for
some time for Change of Life, nervousness, and
a fibrOid growth.
"TwO doctors advised me to go to the
hospital, but one day while was away visiting,
/ met a woman who told nc to take Lydia T..
Pinlkhams Vegetable Compound. did so and II
thankful that 1 was told to try Lydia f..
Pinkham's Vegetable COlnpOund.o=NIr w