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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
CIRCUIT COURT HAPPENINGS
Court is Rapidly Disposing of
Many of the Cases ON the
Civil Calendar

The following is the disposition of the
civil cases which have been brought up
for trial up to the time of publication
Ira K. Smalley VS.. Dana Lasell-case
settled out of court.
Reeves e. Co. VS.. John J.. Block and
Andrew 0zlowski; Sears a Potter for
plaintiff, Anderson & Waddelfor defend
ant. Judgment for defendant, $4O3.7
Wells & Walton vs.. A. d.. Hash;
Wells & Walton for plaintiff, Sears q
Potter for defendant. Judgment for
plaintiff, s256.o 90.
Sam Hanson VS.. Chas. G.. Johnson,
C. c.. Bush and Anderson q Waddel for
plaintiff, Sears & Potter for defendant.
Judgment for defendant, $16.30 {.
John l.. Vehe VS.. Peter Lila; Amber
son & Waddel for plaintiff, L. H
Woodwork for defendant. Case taken
under advisement by the court and
judgment to be entered later.
Amana M. Porter VS.. M. d.. Candy
and VIM. G. Laid; c. A. Wells and
Frank Sears for plaintiff, Anderson a.
Waddel for defendant. Judgment for
plaintiff, STAB so.
Carl Lensegrav and Gilbert Lense-
gray VS.. Emil Premus; c. A. Wells for
plaintiff, Sears & Potter for defendant.
Plaintiff withdrew part Of complaint
and judgment entered for plaintiff for
balance claimed.
M. w. Sheafe vs.. August Zastrow
Sears & Potter for plaintiff, Anderson
& Waddel for defendant. Judgment
for plaintiff, sl91.79.
Frank Gebur VS.. George Beetem; G.
A. Wells for plaintiff, Sears & Potter
for defendant. Jury disagreed.
Anton Shemansky VS.. Lena Prusin-
ski; Anderson & Waddel for plaintiff,
Sears & Potter for defendant. Judg-
ment for plaintiff Sll1.40
Andrew Small VS.. Wells Land Co.,
Webster Hardware Co. and WILDER +.
Wells; A. w. Campbell and c. A. Wells
for plaintiff, Sears & Potter for defend
ant. Judgment for plainti fl, $1369.24.
C. j. Canning VS.. w. H. McCumber;
l.. H. Woodwork for plaintiff, Sears
& Potter for defendant. Judgment for
defendant.
Walter r. Kelley as. w. 7. Mellow
ell; Loucks & Mather for plaintiff,
Anderson & Waddel for defendant.
Defendant received permission TO
amend answer by paying s25 termf fees.
Case continued.
John Hendrickson VS.. j. A. Swenson.
Court instructed for defendant.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP
The III. G.. Tegtmeier Co. Sue
coed the. Firm of Tept-
meier X Calmenson

The well known firm of Tegtneier e.
Calmenson, which has been doing bust
ness in Webster for several years, on
Friday, January 9th, dissolved by
mutual consent, Mr.. Sam Calmenson
retiring, and the business will be con-
tinued by The H. c. Tegtmeier Com
pany, of which firm H. c. Tegtmeier,
of the old firm will be the leading men,
Der and business manager, which is a
guarantee that that popular trading
place will be kept up to its high stand
dard as one of the very best general
stores in the northwest, where you will
always be able to find the choicest goods
in every line, the most courteous treat
'rnes9 and every pC7 ascomoaa-
ton.
We have not learned Mr.. C~almenson's
future plans, but at present he is
cooperating with E A. Merger in the
disposal of a stock of general mer-
chandise at Bristol. We hope for the
new firm and also for Sam the best of
success, and we know this will be the
wish of the majority of people around
Webster.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Hon. c. c. Bush "Buffaloed"

They say that representatives Bush
and SCHNEIDER, of Day, Representative
Weide, of Grant, and Representative
Stoddard, of Turner, had a little more
than they paid for in their trip to the
buffalo pasture a few days ago. One
of the gentlemen buffalo did not like
the looks of the party, and expressed
his views, not only in vocal protest, but
started to show them the way out of
the pasture. Those who claim to know
say that Stoddard could not foot it with
the rest of the crowd, who were more
willing to show the buffalo the place to
get out than they We're to be shown,
and that he received the attention of
the animal to such an extent that he
called for help and brought back the
more fleet footed to his assistance, who
with shouts and throwing of stones
kept off the buff" until they managed
to reach the fence and roll over or
under, whichever was ths easier.
81 ~ &c HHA -
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Thanksgiving Proclamation

We wish to thank the many Webster
and Day county people who have
accorded us the liberal patronage we
have received during the several years
we have been in the grain and fuel
business in Webster, and assure them
all that the trade of every patron.
whether it has been little or great, has
been thoroughly appreciated. How
ever, our other business has become OF
so great a volume that w deemed it
advisable to. dispose of our grain and
fuel business in Webster to Mr.. Emil
Huwe. The public will find him a very
pleasant and square gentleman to do
business with, and we hope he will cor
tinue to receive the liberal patronage
which was accorded us.
Again thanking our old patrons for
their liberal patronage, and hoping the
very best of success for Mr.. Huwe,
our successor, we remain,
Yours very truly,
Potter, Garrick & Potter.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Frank Whitney Dead

On Sunday, January 18th, at the home
of his parents south of this city,
occurred the death of Frank Whitney,
the only son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Whitney, his death being caused by
typhoid fever.
The deceased vas born in Day county
and at the time of his death was 10
years; IL months and IA days old. The
funeral services were held at the Con-
gregational church in this city on We'd
nesday, Rev. G.. +. Lewis conducting.
The floral tributes were many and beau
tiful. The remains were followed to
to their last resting place in the Web
ster cemetery by a large number of
sy~mpathizing friends and relatives.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Tries To Burn Elevator

Last Saturday evening about half
past six fire was discovered exuding
from the last side of the Crandall
Farmers elevator. The alarm was given
and by active work on the part of the
crowd that gathered the fire was soon
under control and finally extinguished.
An Investigation seemed to indicate
that someone had taken some packing
from a box car standing by the eleva-
tor, placed it under the sill and set it
on fire. Were it not for the timely
discovery by Ed Roseth and Agent Mum
sci the elevator would have been con-
sumed and possibly a good portion of
the town. There seems to be no doubt
but that it is the work of an incendiary.
-Crandall Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
HOLD A GOOD MEETING
COMMERCIAL CLUB GIVES
EXCELLENT PROGRAM
MUCH ENTHUSIASM SHOWN
Judge McNuIty and Rev. Lewis
Maks Excellent Speeches. \
Fine Program of Instrumental
and Vocal Music and Short
Talks. n Jolly Good Time

1t really seemed like old times up at
the Commercial club rooms Tuesday
evening. The spirit of Get Together"
has again seized on our people, and the
large gathering of our best business
men and the young men and clerks of
the city shows conclusively that the
spirit of harmony is again with us and
we are all going to work together for
the growth and welfare of Webster,
Day county, and cut out the petty jeal-
ousies which have divided us for a time.
While the weather was very bad the
attendance was very large, and the
crowd most merry and %congenial. In
the absence of the president, l.. G..
Ochsenreitcr, S. +. Bronson acted as
master of ceremonies. The program
while not long, yet every number was
interesting and very much enjoyed by
all present. 1t consisted of music by
the Leen Orchestra, addresses by Judge
Frank McNulty and Rev. G.. K. Lewis,
and vocal selections by a male sextette
consisting of the Mohs brothers, Lars
Fiksdal, DR.. l.. W. Cook, f. w. Rickmo
and Ole Schrenann.
After the program those present paid
their compliments to the Leen orches-
ira for the excellent music rendered.
After the program was completed the
cigars were passed, and they had a
most delightful evening in every way.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Reservation Will he Opened.

NCSSi dtioh WIZ pS op&hSu'
Under the terms of the Burke bill
passed last winter the first move for
the opening OF the Pine Ridge reserva-
ton will soon be made. The allotment
of lands in Bennett county to the lndi-
ans and the classification and appraise-
ment of the surplus lands has been
completed and the proclamation of the
president setting a date for the opening
is expected within a few weeks. A
town named Lacreek has already been
established near the center of the res
ervation, a postoffce created, stores
established, an Episcopal church erected
and the most progressive Indian school
on the reservation located there, The
town is IA miles due north from Merri-
man, Neb. The surplus land which will
be thrown open for settlement is classed
by the government appraisers as first
class agricultural lands and owing to
its peculiar situation, being directly
north of the sandhills of Nebraska,
which extend up into our state for five
miles, and 70 miles from the Black
Hills, is favored with approximately
twice the rainfall of lands not so favor
ably located. Splendid crops were
raised there last season by Indians.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Big SALE is STILL ON
CROWDS ARE HIRRIING TO
GET IN ON THE BIG SALE
ELEVATOR STORE CLEARANCE
able Firms i'm the County Max
ing Clearance Sale That il
Cnparalled i'm the History
of Northeastern South
Dakota. Bargains for All

Few realize what it means t. get the
stock in shape for a great general mer-
chandise sale, such as is now going on
at the Elevator Store, but if you would
consider for a moment that there is
S35, 900 dollars worth of merchandise,
you could see the enormity of the stu
alton. The sale is simply to reduce the
stock before the arrival of new spring
goods. The stock that does not move
readily usually gets the biggest slash
ing in prices, and the lines that are
going to be discontinued are cut very
short.
The enormous crowds at the sale,
which started last Saturday, and which
continues at this writing, show con-
clusively that merchandise and square
dealing are well locked together. In
looking over the goods displayed, some
very noticeable price reductions were
visible-such as mems and women's
clothing at half price, and in some
instances goods were priced eve lower
than that. 1t seems the general desire
of the house is to clean up stock, regard
less of what the goods cost.
What was the most striking to the
average customer was the happy dis
position of the clerks under such trying
conditions as have prevailed during the
rush of trade since last Saturday, the
opening day. The big staff of clerks
and helpers are working night and day
placing goods on the counters at prices
which are rapidly clearing them off.
This sale was not inaugurated for the
purpose of going out of business, nor is
the Elevator Store Co. pressed to obtain
money upon the goods. 1t is simply a
case of cleaning up stock, and as said
in their advertisement it's for ten days
only-and then the counters will be
stocked with new spring goods. The
enormous rush since Saturday has
broken one or two of the lines adver-
tised, but the counters are still replete
with money-saving bargains in season
able goods for everyone. The onslaught
upon the stock has been tremendous.
but the diversity of buying has assisted
materially in keeping most of the lines
intact, and the economical purchasers
can still find practically everything
+hpv desire to nurchasp offered at
reduced prices which mean a big saving
to them.
On Saturday the firm will sell indian
Corn Flakes at Z cents per package,
and oranges by the ton at AZ cents per
peck. To those who have been in the
store since the opening of the sale and
could not be waited upon, they say to
come again and they will do their best.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
ELEVATOR CHANGES HANDS
mv & @- le 49,
and Fuel Business of Potter,
Garrick * Potter.

A deal was completed last week
whereby Emil Huwe, one of the pione-
ers of the county, who moved to this
city about a year ago from his farm
near Bristol, purchased the Potter,
Garrick q Potter elevator and fuel
business in this city. Mr.. Huwe will
take charge in a few days and will con-
duct the business under the firm name
of 1.-The Huwe Grain and Fuel Com
pany."
Mr.. Huwe has been a resident of the
county for many years, and needs no
introduction to many of our readers.
A little ver a year ago he disposed of
his farm near Bristol and moved to this
city with the object of entering some
business. He has a large circle Of
friends and acquaintance in this vicin-
ity who know him to be a man of
integrity and square dealing, and he
is assured of receiving a liberal share
of their patronage.
The retiring firm, Potter, Garrick q
Potter. have been engaged in the grain
and fuel business in this city for several
years, and have built up an excellent
business. Their extensive elevator
interests at other points demanded so
much of their time and attention that
they finally decided to sell their Web
ster house in order that they might
devote more attention to their other
interests.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
AM Interesting lecture

The lecture delivered by Mr.. Lewis
(''Black Beaver') at the opera house
last Thursday night was well attended,
and is generally pronounced n of the
most interesting lectures ever delivered
here. 1t was Mr.. Lewis first attempt
on the lecture platform, but he had a
subject with which he was thoroughly
acquainted--his personal experiences in
hunting, trapping. mining and explor-
ing in Alaska and the arctic regions
and he depicted them in a manner
which held the attention of his audi.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
ORGANIZE ASSOCIATION
IMPLEMENT DEALERS OF
DAY AND MARSHALL
MEET AT ANDOVER JAN. 81
Implement Dealers of the Two
Counties Hold a Very Pleasant
Meeting at AndOver Followed
by "a Banquet and Smoker
at the Waldorf Hotel.
at the Waldo

The retail agricultural i'm plement
dealers of Day and Marshall counties
held their first annual meeting at And
yer on Tuesday evening, January 31st,
for the purpose of discussing plans and
the possibilities of an organization.
The attendance at the meeting was a
surprise to everyone present, as nearly
all the dealers from both counties were
there to see what could be done to
enhance their business interests. The
meeting was begun by a splendid ban
quet served in faultless style at the
Waldorf, after which was the smoker
and program.
VIM. Carpenter, of Andover, acted as
POSTMASTER, and made a very pleasant
address of welcome to his visiting
brothers.
j. f. McDougall, of Britton, told of
the necessity of state and national
organizations.
l.. G.. Ochsenreiter, Of Webster,
NlSilCu IilC lIlCllIDCIS W hIIOW the COSI
of education; showed how the agricul-
tural implement dealers had done more
TO educate farmers upon the needs for
the farms and the dealers upon what
was best for the country than any
other organization; showed that the
implement dealer must keep in close
fo,,cb n;th Tho farpoor - f,lI - A.
wayside. That this applies to every
business was clearly shown by Mr..
O~chsenreiter. He proved by a series
of questions to the members present
that they were not making the money
they should, although the farmers, who
are prospecting greatly, are perfectly
willing to pay a fair profit, and do it
without protest.
s. E. Leach, of Aberdeen, spoke upon
the cost Of doing business.
c. A. Hawkinson, of Webster, made
a splendid talk upon the necessity of
the implement dealers getting together,
not for the purpose of fixing prices but
for the exchanging of ideas as to what
vas most needed in their respective
communities, and how to convince the
farmer that he could do best by trad
ing at home and then prove it to him
by giving him better goods for less
money.
There were speeches by w. l.. Aim
quist, of Pierpont, and BriXey, of New
ark, who holds the record as the heavi-
est agricultural implement dealerin the
state-he tips the scales at 800 pounds.
At the close of the festivities the
dealers of the two counties organized
by the selection of the following offic-
ers: j. E. McDougall, of Britton, pres
ident: Thomas McAllen, Of Bristol, vice
president; VIM. Carpenter, secretary
and treasurer.
The meeting adjourned to meet again
Tuesday, February %.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
A IOkem

Shortly after the Van Bremer-Shor-
mack wedding last week a telegram
came saying that the father of the
groom was dead at his home in Iowa.
The couple had left, via Putney on the
Great Northern, for Minneapolis, and
the Shornack family were unable to
reach them until they reached that city.
Investigation revealed the fact that
the message came from Andover and
bore the earmarks of a practical joke.
Outside of the inconvenience TO which
the Shornack family vas put, no harm
was done. but we have heard more than
n remark that some people have very
peculiar ideas as 20 what constitutes a
joke. -Groton Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Senator Parks Hard Hit

w. f. Mcdowell was up from Lily
today and brings the sad Jews that the
Ross Parks family is having a very
serious time with typhoid fever. Sem
ator Parks, Mrs. Parks and three child
rem are all bed-stricken with the ter
ribie disease at present, and each seems
to be having it in it's worst form. The
family have competent nurses and the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Object to Increased Rate

w. G. Smith and f. C. Robinson of
the state board of railroad commissions
ers met at the Office of the First
National bank Of Waubay Tuesday after
moor to hear the complaint of the peo-
pie of Waubay against the Dakota Cent
raj Telephone Co. The company had
some time ago doubled the rental of
business phones, and our business men
had not only protested but refused to
pay. This the company did without
giving notice according to law.
The commission heard both sides, the
company being represented by its pres
ident, j. l.. w. Zeitlow, of Aberdeen,
and its counsel, T. II. Hull, of Huron;
and the citizens by Hon. c. c. Bush.
This was about all the commission did,
and the matter was left over until Feb
ruary 14th at Aberdeen, when the COM
mission will meet to consider the mat
ter in its entirety. Before the pro-
posed raise the business men were pay
ing 81. 90 per month per phone, and the
company wanted twice that amount,
There is no doubt but that a raise will
be made, but not to the extentdemanded
by the company. The state telephone
Inspector vas also present at this hear
ing Waubay Clipper.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02

weeks ago to secure employment.
The young men had their preliminary
hearing before Judge Wheelock Satur-
day and were bound over to the next
term of the circuit court in the sum of
$500 each. They furnished their bond
and were released.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
Arrested For statutory Crime

Arrested For Statutory Crime
Leslie McMullen and Mason Parr, a
couple of young men who were employed
by Fred Moore, of Raritan township,
were arrested at Sioux Falls last week
charged with a statutory o~ffense, the
complaining witnesses being two girls
under sixteen years of age, who went
to Sioux Falls from Minnesota a few
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
NUMBER 20

best of physicians. and neighbors and
friends are doing all they can to relieve
the suffering home. The entire people
of Day county will deeply sympathize
with the Parks family in their hours Of
sad affection and will earnestly hope
for a speedy recovery of all.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02

ence from the beginning to the close.
Mr.. Lewis has spent a number of
years in Alaska hunting, trapping and
exploring, and is intimately acquainted
with the country and its various
resources. He has the knack of telling
his experiences in an entertaining man
ner that delights and interests his audi
ence.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-02-02
st. Mary,s Guild Elect Omcers

st. Mary.s Guild held a meeting at
the home of Mrs. Atlas Knapp last
Thursday afternoon, anu the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, Anita Stevens; vice.
president, Grace Cooper; secretary,
Agnes Pearson; treasurer, Ethel Halb.
kat; work directress, Martha Knapp.
Lunch was served by the hostess
which was very much enjoyed by al
present.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-02-18

Silas Smith Shots

~
CEeSt Union Record, Democratic.)
Where was Spokesman Mckinney,
when Watson was out?
Watson told State Senator Bland
he was IN favor of the ship subsidy
bal. What does he say now?
Tie United States Senate should
Investigate the, bribery charges
against Senator Watson and should
commence right now.
VIII not some one start petition
to the United States Senate to in
vestigate the charges of bribery
against Watson?
Q, why wasn't Charlie Powell
there to arrange pair for the new
senator from West Virginia who
made such a s'digniHed'' campaign?
Senator Watson may vote with the
Democrats apart Of the time Cwhen
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-02-18

John Newton sutton u giest
lat the Waldo
&. Lcckhar of Weston was IS
gthe city Saturday.
James Waish o. Parkeisbnr
is q city visitor.
2. G. Well, 81 weston, Il d bust
lness visitor here.
G. 9. Msrrtaan OF Wolf Summit Is
Fin the city on business.
George ~, Duncan DC Harlinton,
Is a visitor insthe city.
a. Y. Morrison. Of Sutton. is a
guest at the Waldo hotel.
s, g. Denham returned Saturday
morning from a trip east
Miss Catherine Holt will go To
FaiFmont Sunday on a visit.
Mrs, Mary McGraw has returned
from visit to AoHongah.
Miss Grace Mcmillan win visit
friends at Fairmont Sunday
2. N. Goodwin, Of GfeenSalley
was a city visitor Saturday
Miss Anna Francis 81 Wilsonburg
Eis shopping in the city today.
Charles o. Pike returned Saturday.
morning from an eastern trip.
Lee Johnson returned Saturday
I-mornfng from an eastern trip.
Edmund Hugiil has returned from
q business trip to New York.
Miss Alta Smith, Of Wolf Summit,
was in the city Saturday shopping.
John W, Davis returned Saturday
morning from visit to Washing
ton.
Martin Williams. Of Grass Run.
was in the. city Saturday on bust
ness.
Miss Helen Ross, Of Daisy street
is visiting friends at Quiet Dell for
a few days,
Mrs, Charles w. iFNurbee went to
Warrington today for a brief visit
with relatives.
miss Maggie Pritchard, Of West
Union, is visiting Mrs. Charles Lange
Of Hornor avenue,
Jemes 81 Griffin and Fillmore Hell
areth were business visitors here sat
friday from Ltlnbg export.
Mrs. ]. 7. Flynn and daughter,
Miss Margaret; OF WilsonDurg, are
visiting friends in Weston.
Miss Ollie Dye is spending the week
end at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. s. ]. Dye, at Salem.
Mrs. tH: @. Biddle aud daughter,
Miss Mildred, OF AdamgtonS have
gone to Ohio and Indiana for few
days visit, after which they viii go
to Colorado Springs, Colo, for
stay OF several months.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-02-18

order to get to vote with the Re.
pu6licans ali the time for six years,
See?
The Record feels sure that if Wat
son and Chiffon and their friends
can prevent it there will be no in
vestigation of the bribery charges.
Why? Because they are afraid.
Which is carrying the biggest load
Watson carrying Chiffon, or Chiffon
carrying Watson? A good man
might carry a bad man, but when
bad man undertakes to carry a
bad man, both sink into the muck.