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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY 1911
FITTINGLY CELEBRATED IN
WEBSTER
DEAN STERLING SPEAKS
Graves Decorated in the Morn.
ing. Splendid Parade in the
Afternoon. Good Weather
Splendid Program. Large
Attendance.

Decoration Days. Webster under
date of May 80, 1911, will long be
remembered as memorable occasion,
in which gladness and sorrow strangely
commingled, for the day was resplend-
ent after the refreshing shower, the
music and address all that could be
desired and the parade unique and
inspiring, but the diminishing line of
blue, and the sudden demise of prom
inent citizen threw a tinge of sorrow
over all.
After an interesting parade led by
the Webster band the crowd assem-
bled at the opera house, the old veter-
ans occupying reserve seats in front.
A large audience gathered to honor the
occasion. By courtesy of Mayor Mohs,
Rev, Crisp was made chairman of the
hour. The program opened with music
by the band, after which Rev. Jonas
johnson was introduced and delivered
an earnest invocation. Mrs. Frank
Anderson and her choice aggregation of
singers gave a most appropriate vocal
number, after which the chairman
introduced the speaker of the day, Hon.
Thos. Sterling, dean of the law depart
ment of the University of South Dakota.
The speaker began by tender references
to our lamented Mr.. Sears, then
touched upon our marvellous prosperity,
paid high tribute to our civil war
veterans, exhorted the people to higher
ideals and nobler citizenship, and taken
upon the whole, made good impress
sion upon his audience.
The male quartette gave fine must
cal selection, tho chorus choir sang
their closing number and Rev. Half
stad, of ST. Johns Lutheran church,
pronounced the benediction. Thus was
brought to close most fitting and
long to be remembered Old Soldiers
Day.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
THEY KEEP THE FLAG
School Children Read This
Notice and Remember the
Date, Wednesday, June Y,
From 8 to 10 a. m.

Those school children of Day county,
who desire to take part in the parade
on June 7th, should assemble on the
school grounds in Webster, between 8
and 10 o'clock on the morning of the
18th, in order that they may receive
their flag, form in line and be ready
for the march which is to take place
promptly at 10 o'clock
Do not forget, flags will be distrib-
uted to all children at the school
grounds upon the formation of the
line and that each child who marches is
to have flag for his very own.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01

custom for number of years to vote
on the liquor question all over the
United States, and frequently the
towns that go dry one year go wet the
next, so the two parties must be about
even. Now, propose that we stop
this voting on the subject and both
sides arm themselves and fight it out
on the fourth of July. Let the drys
wear white caps and the vets bright
red so as to avoid all accidents. We
have ample time to get guns and
ammunition ID the fourth, at sunrise,
let the firing begin. Of course, children
under ten years old will fight with
razors to avoid accidents-that is,
shooting at the wrong colored cap
all fighting to be done under the black
flag. This would settle the question
for all time and would be of immense
benefit in many other ways, "a
believe we could reduce the population
at least forty, if not fifty millions, and
relieve the contested wards in the big
cities moderate the high cost of living,
and nobody would have to live in shan
ties as there would be thousands Of fine
houses vacant. If the vets win the
fight they can do away with license and
all restraint, and let the bird of free
dom scream once more. On the other
hand, if the drys are victorious they
can reserve few saloon keepers and
after church repair to some field and
burn them at the stake, as a warning
to future generations. Of course,
reserve the brewers and distilers to be
burned at the state fair. Now, let's
boom for Webster, have machine guns
on Main street and dynamite in as
many cellars as possible. Let the bat
tie cry be "Sic Semper Maginnis" and
we will make the massacre of st. Bar
tholomew look like thirty cents.
Fred H. Russell.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01

Methodist Announcements
For Sunday, June 4th, 1911.
1920 a. M, Class meeting, L. w.
Cook, Leader. Be sure to start in time
and be present.
HOO a. m. Preaching hour, sermon
by pastor Crisp. Methodist hymn book
used. Interesting services and very
good attendance. Come next Sunday.
1900 m. Bible school, d. Mclean,
Secretary. Splendid attendance, enthu-
siastic teaching.
Plans are under way for Sunday
school picnic at Pickerel lake, June 6.
Don't niss it for anything.
500 p. m. Evening service. Ser
mon by pastor Crisp. Junior choir
song service. We try to make the
evening worship brief and to the point.
You will be made welcome.
Mortimer r. Crisp, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Bishop Hare Memorial

1t is hoped that the unfortunate
necessity of postponing the Bishop
Hare Memorial Fund concert will rot
interfere with the plans of the mary
who have already shown their interest
and purchased tickets. The following
program will be given at the Congre-
gational church, Monday evening, June
9Th, at o'clock.
l. ''My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice. "
Samson and Delilah Saint Saens
Miss Alley
2. (a) Mother O. Mine
(b) Armarers Song Robin Hood
(c) Gypsy Trail. 80. Galloway
Mr.. Bicknell
8. Piano Solos Polonaise-Cnopin
Spring Song-Grieg
Wedding Day Grieg
Miss Nina Zietlow
A. Flower Song Madame Butterfly
Puccine
Mrs. Cooper Miss Alley
5. Dancing Lesson 80. Hansel und
Gretel. ....H umperdinck
Miss Alley
3. Prologue .................
from 'e' Pagliacca-Leancavallo
Mr.. Bicknell
z. Barcarole. 80. Tales of Hoffman
Offenbach
Miss Alley Mr.. Bicknell
s Piano Solos
Persian Song -Burmeister
Etude-Kullock
-Taschiakowsky
Miss Zietlow
9. (a) Would Thy Faith Were
Milne. s..-..''... go. DTOCkWdy
(b) Bendemeer Stream
(c) Sunbeams
(d) Aud Plaid Shawl
Miss Alley
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Fred Russell Suggests
Webster, S. d.. Nav 81. l9

Webster, S. d., May q, 1911.
Well winter is thing of the past,
May is nearly gone and the rain last
night put stop to the internal dust
rushing up Main street, now what next.
1t will soon be the Fourth of July, and
let me say right here word in favor
of sane fourth and will tell you how
to avoid all accidents. 1t has been the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
German Lutheran Church Notes

German Lutheran ST. Paul church
services Sunday June 4th:
1000 a. M, Confession.
1870 a. M, Services. Subject:
"What means Pentecost to Christian"
Lords supper after the service.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Meyer, Thursday, June LIST, at p. m.
sharp.
The ice cream social given by the
Ladies Aid on Friday, May 26, was
hurt somewhat by the rain. S13.0O
was taken in.
Rev. C. Stretch, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Will be at the
Commercial Hotel, Webster,
"Wednesday. June Fl

Dr.. Bugbee relieves all eye strain
that causes cataract, blindness, red.
sore and inflamed eyes headaches, diz-
illness, black and floating spots, ETC.,
without drugs and without pain. Unex-
ceIIed by ocular or medical science. All
cases thoroughly examined under Bug.
bees Skiascopy, revealing the slightest
errors of refraction as well as any dis
eased or abnormal condition OF the eye.
Glasses made that will fit. New
lenses put in new frames il desired.
Replaces lenses from prescriptions or
from pieces sent by mail. A complete
record kept Of every case and prescrip-
tlon number given with every pair Of
glasses fitted. Artificial Eyes.
Special attention TO relief of the
vital nerve and brain centers caused by
uncorected eye strain and the wearing
Of properly fitted glasses will relieve
these conditions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Congregational Notes

Sunday morning June a, pastors sub.
ject: 'The attitude of the world
today toward the church and religion
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Topic
Deeds of the day."
The public is welcome.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01

Buy your Mems and Boys clothing
at George Bodies, Webster's Only
Exclusive Clothing Store. There is
q! Reason" Better assortment and
most for your money.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Probably the Greatest Event In
Our History
SCANDINAVIAN CELEBRATION
There Will be Something Doing
All Day Long. You Do Not
Have to be a Norsman to
Have a Good Time. All
are Welcome. Fun for
Everybody

looked AFTER. Inc DandS nave been
hired, the vocalists secured, the ball
teams engaged, the program arranged
and we can assure our readers there
never was a better time than is in
store for all who visit Webster on
Wednesday, June Z.
The day will open with band music
under the direction of Professor Ire
land. The committee has employed
two bands so there is no danger of
there being a dull moment at any time
during the day.
The flag parade by the school child
rem which will form at the school house
at 10 a. M, and march through the
principal streets of the city, promises
to be the prettiest street exhibition
ever given in Webster.
There will be an intermission for
dinner and ample time will be given.
Should the day be fair and the wea-
Their fine the exercises will be held in
the afternoon at the court house
square.
The Great Griegs musical organiza-
ton of Canton, S. d., which has been
in existence for fifteen years and is
composed of twenty-five members, will
be present and the program will be
filled with splendid music by them and
by local talent.
The committee has been exceedingly
fortunate in the selection of the speak
ers, Gov. R. S. Vessey, of Pierre; Hon.
John L. Erickson, of Sioux Falls; Rev.
Jonas johnson, of Webster. These
gentlemen are all we'll known to our
readers and feast of reason is assured.
There will be base ball, tugs of war
and other sports to finish the after
noon.
In the evening the Griegs assisted by
local talent will give concert at the
opera house which will probably be the
greatest musical event ever in Websters
history.
CONCERT PROGRAM
l. Selection - ... Orchestra
2. (a) Norge, Norge"
.... Kr Wendelborg
(b) "Karl og Mari -.
AR j. d. Behrnes
Griegs.
3. Flute Solo. Selected
Mr.. Rickmo.
A. Chorus (a) "Ulabrand"
........K r Wendelborg
(b) 'Kjarningen med sta
: ven" A. Paulson
Griegs.
5 Inst. Solo "Grande Valse"
OPP AZ .... Chopin
Mrs. B. A. Adams.
6. Song of the Vikings"
.......... Baton flaming
Norwegian Church Choir.
z. Vocal Solo .............. Selected
c. o. Knudson.
8. Chorus (a) "Brudsfarden"
.............H II. Kjerulf
(b) "Sjomannen" 49,. Yanctzes
8. Vocal Duet "Shadowtown'
........... Frank Lynes
Mesdames Gardner and Anderson.
10. Cornet Solo. Selected
Prot Ireland.
IL. Vocal Solo 'Jeg elsker
dig" .Edr. Grieg
Miss Emma Ledahl.
IL Chorus (a) 'Landkjending"
........... Edr. Grieg
(b) "Teltvagten" C. Kuntze.
The Ruby Theatre, planning for the
young people and the overflow who
cannot be accommodated at the concert
will give dance, commencing about
8 o'clock, and have secured five piece
orchestra,
There is room for you. We have
reserved a place. Your friends are
welcome. Your pleasure is guaranteed
and you cannot afford to pass up
Wednesday, June z, 1911, the great
Scandinavian day in Webster. All his
tory will date from here on.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
Phoenix Mutual Policies are the
best. See Ferguson about it."

Bulk oatmeal sold at &c per pound at
Fiksdals great clean sweep sale.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-06-01
THE CLASS OF 1871.
SIXTEEN BOYS AND GIRLS
SECURE DIPLOMAS
EXERCISES MONDAY NIGHT
The Attendance Was Large.
Opera House Was Nicely
Decorated for the Occa.
sion. Every Number
Was a Treat.

Inc CLASS OF 1911, which graduated
from the webster Hlgn SCHOOLS Mon
uay evening was just evenly divided
as 10 NUMBER OF boys and girls. They
were an exceptionally bright bunch OF
young people ana all nave accomp-
nsheo me work curing the past year
mat eney appreciate the iact tnat
.heir NE iaoors are put commenced
is evidenced py their class motto: we
nave CLIMBED the footmils; yonder lie
'he mountains
Inc IOIl0WlnR is the roster OF the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13
EsT|NATORS BUMP
EDDIE SCHRE|TER
Abolish Offices of Tive Assistants anl
Indicate Desire To Place Him
Under City Clerk.

Edward II. Schreiter, secretary OF
the common council committees. far
ed poorly at the hands OF committee
No. /, of the board OF estimates, which
has charge OF the general fund, at an
interesting session In the city hall,
Wednesday night The committee
abolished two positions under Schreit-
er, that of stenographer and draughts-
man. which means a saving of $2,345
a year, and probably would have
abolished Schreiter's job, which pays
$1,000 a year, II he had had not re-
minded the members that he Is EN-
ployed under two-year contract with
the common council, dating from July
1910. The estimators indicated plain
ly that they thought Schreiter's
work should be performed under the
direction of the city clerk. The sug-
gestion brought rise" from Eddie.
1T Is not within the province of
this committee TO designate my OF.
fee under any other" he said The
ordinance creating my Office was pass.
ed by the common council, a legisla-
tive body, and that body alone can
determine where | shall serve"
hiSoiuSht Ddiictl, VI the ebllld
tors, asked Schreiter IL he would be
willing TO serve under the city clerk
IF you ask me wether | will sub
NIT to change, | will say that will
do so only under command of the con.
mon council was the reply. IF you
want me TO draw my $4,000 a year
and have the city clerks Office do the
work, well and good"
Barnett retorted that the estimators
could abolish his job II II saw III
and the council would have nothing to
say about II.
Asked IL his Office could do the work
City Clerk Nichols said that. while
he did not want TO mix in the con.
troversy, he would undertake to per
form any work the estimators should
see fit 10 place on him.
IN addition to abolishing the positions
of stenographer and draughtsman, the
latter being employed in street open
ing work, the committee cut out an
allowance of $500 for postage. station
cry, etc. leaving Schreiter with only
his salary OF $500.
Il guess II Mr.. Schreiter is allow
ed to retain his salary he will no,
sit In his Office and twiddle his
thumbs, but will make an effort &c
earn It," opined President Barnett.
II has been known for some time
that Barnett was going after Schreit
ers scalp this year. An inkling o.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13
JUDICIAL RECOUNT
STARTS ON FRIDAY
Judge Durfee Fears Canvass Can't
Be Done Within Time Limit, 5 Days,
Unless Work Is Done Day and Eigh.

Time. ever a mighty factor in the
lives OF most men and women, is go
Ing TO play a leading role in the re-
counting OF the ballots cast in the re.
cent election for judges OF the Wayne
county circuit court. II II be possible
for 20 or 20 men TO count upwards
OF $4,000 ballots in five days, then the
canvass can be completed; other
wise, the undertaking will be com.
plete failure. For IL is absolutely
obligatory on the part of the legisla-
tive committee appointed 10 do the
work. TO report the result of the re-
count TO the Legislature before IL ad-
journs, next Tuesday April 10.
III the recount is not finished by
next Monday night, then the efforts of
the committee are In vain" said
Judge Durfee, chairman OF the Wayne
county election commission. Thursday
morning. I'VE shall give the com
mittee two rooms for the work and |
think there will be room enough for
at least five tables to be brought into
service. / am afraid, however, that
the clerks will be unable to complete
the canvass within five days, unless
ehCs hdNC q anu hibht hO
chairman OF the committee has sug-
gested that the STAFF work 16 hours a
day, but informed him that the
clerks would not be abb TO do any
thing after the first couple OF days
at that rate. The best thing to do is
to have day and night shift"
The canvass Of the votes has been
brought about as result Of the pc
tition fled by Judge Donovan for q
recount. Philip T. Van Zile was de-
clared elected over him for sixth and
last place on the bench after the can
vass Of the official returns last Sat
urday
Judge Durfee wishes IL understood
that he Is not going to have anything
to do with the recount proper; that
all he Is doing Is looking after the
preliminary arrangements for the
canvass.
Judge Durfee said he expected a
member OF the committee TO reach
Detroit today to go over the arrange
ments for the recount with him, and
that the work OF counting the ballots
would begin Friday morning and con
tinue until Monday. including Easter
Sunday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13

what was TO come was shown when
the board OF estimates. at its first
regular meeting, appointed the city
clerk as clerk of the board instead
OF SchreiteT, who had formally done
the work. The committees action is
likely TO be the subject OF an inter
esting fight before the board as n
whole, for Schreiter will make an eff.
fort TO defend his job. II Is quite prob
able, however that an effort will be
made in the council on the part OF
some OF the aldermen, TO abolish his
ofice and place mis- work under the
control OF the city clerk In this
event Schreiter would either have 10
resign or become a clerk under
Nichols, and he would probable choose
the former alternative.
The committee cut out a number
OF salary increases asked by the vari-
Gus city departments, but allowed an
increase OF $3.50 a year for Deputy
City Treasurer Jacob Bauman and
two small increases for members OF
City Clerk Nichols stan.
Prof. Griffith, director or the De
troit Museum OF Art, made an effective
plea for the allowance OF $500. 900 In
bonds, for the construction OF the first
unit or the new museum and audi
forum. The city plan and improve
ment commission was allowed $4,000
to prepare plan OF the city and So
900 TO take care of the office work OF
the commission. This Is the first
time the commission has received any
consideration at the hands of the es
timators. Commissioners Charles
Moore and John NJ. Donaldson spoke
for the allowances.
Little business was transacted al
the general meeting of the board
Wednesday night, but several com
mittee meetings were arranged for
The committees on the garbage funC
and public lighting will meet Satur
day afternoon. The park committe,
will start out at $3.50 o'clock mex
TUESDAY, morning
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13
500 MILES OF CARPET.
Largest Valuable Shipment Ever Made
From New York TO Pacific Coast.

Carpet enough to lay a width the
entire length OF the main line of
the New York Central from New York
to Buffalo. thence to Niagara Falls
and across the Niagara River into
Canada. This Is the stupendous ship
ment that will leave New York, Thurs.
day, April 13, In a special train over
half mile long. made up of 60 freight
cars. through from New York to San
Francisco via the New York Central
and Michigan Central Railroads and
connections. II is the product OF
Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Works
Yonkers, N. Y, and is the largest and
most valuable single shipment ever
made in this or any other country.
The weight Of the carpet Is 1900 900
lbs. and II is valued at about $1,000
600. II goes to supply the ever-in-
creasing demand on the Pacific Coast
Such shipment even a decade ago
would have been beyond the imagina-
ton OF the most optimistic weaver,
and is tangible evidence of the re-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13
PRESBYTERIANS HEAR GOOD
REPORTS IN ANNUAL SESSIONS
Central Congregation viii Remain In
Present location-Dr. Bars
Leaving Regretted.

Leaving Regretted.
One of the improvements decided
upon in the annual meeting Of the
Central Presbyterian church, held
Wednesday evening. is the better
lighting Of the church, SO that the
passerby In that central section OF
the city, may be better attracted to
the edifice. The congregation, while
not exceeding 800 active members,
stands very high among Detroit
and raises a soodly sum every year
for both home and foreign missions.
The reports Of every department OF
church work were unusually good and
the congregation agrees to stand to a
man. in keeping the church property
where II Is, opposite police head
quarters, and not TO yield to the
Establishments Of real estate dealers
who have repeatedly tried to secure
the property for other purposes. w.
w. Murray was elected trustee for one
year. and F. d. Eatherly, Samuel
Ferguson and w. w. Thomas for a
period Of three years.
The one sad note In the CHEEKY re-
ports read In the annual meeting OF
the Jefferson-ave. Presbyterian church,
Wednesday evening. was the official
announcing the retire
ment of the Rev. Alfred H. Barr as
pastor. He leaves, Easter week, for
a new field Of endeavor in Baltimore
Md. In the report of finances, the
sum OF $4,000 was found to have been
contributed by the women OF the
church. Over $4,000 was disbursed
for benevolences alone, the largest
amount for the purpose in Is years.
Dewitt II. Taylor and Samuel C..
Stearns were reelected trustees for
three years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-04-13
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