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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
We Couldn't Serve.

The editor Of the LEADER received
a very kind invitation from Editor
Stearns of Inwood to deliver the Deco
ration Day address at that place, but
owing to a decided shortage of our
normal physical powers we were com
ing with the veterans and good citi-
ZenS of Inwood in memory Of those
gallant defenders OF the flag who died
on the field Of honor or have passed
away since the war ceased. The sent
iment embraced in those two words,
"Decoration Day." is broad enough
to cover the human race, because it
represents the love of the living for
their dead, and this evidence of love
and devotion found expression with
the beginning OF the human race,
sentiments that bind us close to the
beating hearts Of those we love in
life, and make for life the foundation
upon which rests the human fabric.
Decorating the graves Of loved ones
is becoming more general since grand
armies of the north and the south so
beautifully expressed their love and
reverence in memory of their dead
com rades who, in wars red carnage,
touched elbows as they marched and
closing ranks as they rushed into the
powder-hamed smoke of death. A
heroic sentiment stands sponsor for
the floral emblems that cover the
graves of the heroic dead, while low
ing hearts in the greater army, whose
paths are love and peace, will support
the thinning ranks OF the blue and
the gray to the end and upon them
will fall patriotic duty in memory
OF all whose little mounds fill the 81
lent city of the dead, and generation
will remember generation as the ages
come and go and time will never tarn-
ish sentiment that calls for flowers
for our loved ones, for all who live
must die and while time goes on
memory shall never cease.
The observance of Decoration lay
makes US better christians and better
citizens, for who hath heart that is
not softened with love and tender
sympathy in memory of the loved
ones silently sleeping in their homes
of clay. One looks around and sees
the little mounds and then memory
carries us back to the days OF love
and happiness and then death and
our dear ones are gone. Decorate
their graves in sweetest memory OF
the smiling faces we loved SO we'll, for
the associations of years have made
Decoration Day the most reverently
observed of all our holidays, which
proves that blood and tears we're not
shed in vain and more & lorious union
Justified the mighty sacrifice.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
A Very Serious Matter.

Any person caught throwing BOTTLES
on the public highway will lind it a
very serious matter when taken into
court. The last legislature passed a
law which provides stiff punishment
for throwing or dropping BOTTLES on
the travelled roads OF the state. This
Is to protect owners OF autos and it is
reasonable law and can be complied
with by a slight movement of the
arm.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
Stupidly False Statement.

| Senator Crawford certainly has not
only the best of the argument but he
at the same time has the support OF
q tremendous majority of his consti-
tuenus upon the reciprocity question.
1t Is happy combination when a
public man can advance the interests
OF his constituents and play good poll
tics at the same time.
The above statement appeared In
the Sioux Valley news OF May 26, and
is undoubtedly the opinion OF gentle
man at Pierre who does the editorial
work for the NeMs The writer in
question had been, evidently, so deep
Iy immersed in Historical" events
that he had just woke up from a
'stoneage sleep and read the Amer
lean Economist" for farm news.
The LEADER Is surprised that such
a statement could find publicity In
any quarter other than trust bakery,
because the facts do not warrant the
suspicion of such condition.
The so called meeting of farmers at
Aberdeen to protest against Canadian
Reciprocity, was engineered by agents
of the trust and hired ''grangers. "
The delegation sent to Washington is
composed Of
Four bankers,
Four Lawyers, {.
One merchant,
Two farmers,
Two unbiased,
and the Sioux Falls Press says it
is suspicious of the prominent part
which men Of other professions and
business took in the Aberdeen con-
vention," and these men went down
to Washington to misrepresent the
state.
The Rapid City Journal says. ''The
protests that are going into Washing
ton bear all evidence OF careful pre-
paration, and it Is plainly apparent
that there are those behind the
movement to whom little expense
Is no obstacle" and the Huronite in
com menting on the remarks of the
Rapid City Journal says; "The dele
cation will carry to Washington an
address to President Taft that reads
like an Editorial from the American
Economist" the organ of the trust
robbers, and the Huronite continues:
"The address adopted at the Aber-
deem convention was not adopted by
the farmers of South Dakota, for they
were not represented in that gather
ing and the LEADER is OF the opin-
ion that the promoters of the con-
vention were under pay from source
not advertising Its business.
The farmers of South Dakota are
not fools enough to fight PROPOSE
tion that can do them no harm, but
may be of greatest benefit, and the
Argus Leader speaking Of the Aber-
deem so called convention says: '"The
delegates at Aberdeen were fair in
this respect that they did not take
the position of favoring tariff re-
duction but opposing the first definite
step taken in that direction In recent
years, and the Huronite commenting
on the farmer population in the con-
vention remarks:
| "Persons who have drifted down
from the northern regions are still
smiling over their impressions Of the
bunch OF farmers with whom they
came in contact In the Brown county
court house on that important con-
vention day. They say that load OF
hay shot through the convention
room would not have passed within
several miles of an actual tiller OF
the fields.
I The spokesman of delegation at
| Washington was E. A. Chamberlain
Of Brookings who has been farming
the state treasury for some time
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
The War Fifty Years Ago

Military Activities Increase Both Sides Federal
Troops Cross Potomac, and Confederates Begin Mass
ing at Manassas---C Colonel Ellsworths Assassination
Srs the Norh---Grant, Obscure Ex-Captain of the
Old Army, Makes Application For commission---His
Wonderful Subsequent Career and His Characte,
Analyzed---Jo ohm c. Fremont Becomes Major General
While Grant Acts Clerk---Butler Coins His Fa
nous Phrase "ContrabaEd of War"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
Keep Your Harrows Going.

"If / were to come onto your farm
and set $50 teams to work for week
hauling water onto a quarter section
at the rate of four tons a day would
then only put on as much water as
eyaporates ia a week when there is
good moisture contained In the soil. ,
This is the striking Illustration that
President Worth, Of the North Dako-
ia Agricultural College, gives of the
tremendous amount of water that
escapes by evaporation. He then
concludes: "a thorough narrowing
will stop this evaporation and save
that amount Of water"
Miss Nettie Mccoy left Saturday
for Rockford, Illinois, taking the IL
linois Central at Sioux Falls. She was
accom- panied to the Falls by Ralph
Dean. Miss Mccoy thinks Canton is
one of the handsomest home towns in
the west and she was exceedingly well
pleased with the splendid condition
OF the Canton schools under the man
agement of Superintendent Boot, and
was especially pleased with the con-
dition of the high school over which
she presided As principal for . year.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
BY JAMES A. EDGERTON.
[Copyright by American Press Associa'
ton, 19ll.I


S the time Of actual armed con-
n hict drew near military act1Vl-
~ ties on both sides increased
Troops were pouring daily into
Washington and Richmond and were
being maSSed at convenient points
along the border. Both combatants
were facing much the same d1fhcul-
ties Each had to create an army ana
navy, organize the finances to meet the
immense outlays of war and prepare
to equip, feed and drill hundreds OF
thousands of fighting men. 1t was a
supreme test for both, test that IN
the end weakened the north and left
the south exhausted.
The week ending May p saw the
first definite movements Of troops from
the two capitals. 10000 Federals
crossing into Virginia and occupying
Alexandria and Arlington and 5000
Confederates concentrating at Manas-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02

the militia When the first call for
troops came Ellsworth fastened to
New York and organized his famous
Eouaves from the New York fremen.
In the excited state of the northern
mind the romantic character of Els
worth, his youth, his gallant deed and
the manner of his death caught the
popular Imagination. Perhaps we are
Ill sentimentalists at bottom, and this
tragedy, like the firing on the flag at
Sumter and the massacre of Massa-
,husetts troops in Baltimore on the an
niversary Of the battle Of Lexington.
appealed to this latent sentiment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
PROGRAM

SADDLE RACE-2OO yards 1st prize 3d. End So.
RELAY RACE-twice around the court house square, st
prize S., End $3
EGG RACE-ladies only, 1st prize So, End ST..
FAT MEMS RACE-5O yards, 200 pounds, 1st
prize So, End 81.
SHOE CONTEST -lst prize $1.5O, End
BARREL RACE-1OO yards 1st prize So, End 81.
PILLOW FIGIT-1st prize 81, End S so.
HORSE RACEhub and hub 200 yards lay SO feet of hose
and make coupling, prize $5.
NAIL DRIVING CONTEST-lades only, 1st prize $1.5O,
2nd 81, Bird S so
All professionals and professional wearing appeared barred
in these contests.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
The Canton Races.

The Corn Belt Circuit races will be
held at Canton July lib About
$4,000 will be provided for the speed
events which includes autos. c. A.
Berry Is president OF the association
and L. j. McDermott, secretary.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
Grant Applies For Commission.

On the same day that Ellsworth
was shot an unknown ex-army cap
tain working in his fathers leather
store at Galena. Ill, applied to Secre-
tary Of War Cameron for commits
sion in the Union army. He modestly
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
CANTON BUSINESS MEMS
field DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE ), 1911


Field 10Th,
the aim the business make the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02

Roy Nugen and party of friends
were Sioux Falls visitors Friday by
auto.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
GOING WEST

GOING WEST
No. l. Arr. 11:5O A. M De. 1901 2. NJ.
No. }. Arr. 9:l0 p. M. De. 9:20 P. M.
GOING EAST
No. 8. Arr. LOOP. M. De. 92O P. M.
No. a. Arr. and De. 3:45 A. M.
GOING NORTH
No. 131. De. 8 A. M. to Egan
No. 10l. Arr. 1855 A. M. De. 1905
2. M. Madison.
No. 103. Arr. 8 P. M. De. 9:15 P. NJ.
to Egan
No. 81. DE. to Sioux Falls 1:50 p. M.
GOING SOUTH
No. 1872. Arr. and De. Gas A. M. to
Sioux City.
No. LOG. Arr. LBS p. M. De. LAS p.
M. to Sioux City.
No. 80. Arr. H:55 A. M. Cannon Ball
from Egan
No. %. Arr. 1855 P. M. stop-from
Egan
No. 81. Arr. u:55 A. M. From Sioux
Falls Sundays only
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE AND
ST. PAUL RAILWAY co.

Change of time in passenger trains.
Canton, S. d., May %, 1911
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-06-02
FoDNES-BRYNJULSoNw WEDDING.
A Big Society Event and Hundreds
Were Present to Extend Con-
gratulations.

One OF the happieSt and most num-
erously attended wedding events ever
held in Highland twp took place at the
Grand Valley church Thurs. afternoon
May 25, when Miss Anna Myria Bryn-
julson was united in marriage to Mr.
Alfred A. Fodnes of Grant township,
son of Mrs. Abram Fodnes. The inn
pressive and beautiful wedding cere.
mony of the Lutheran church was
performed by S. j. Nummedal of Moe
and the church was handsomely dec
grated in honor of the occasion.
After congratulations came wed
ding dinner and this event was a
marked feature Of the wedding cele-
bration for $50 guests partook of the
feast provided, to say nothing of those
who came In the evening and fair
estimate would place the number at
400 who enjoyed the hospitality of
Mr.. and Mrs Brynjulson.
The Gedstad orchestra from Grant
township furnished music for the
young people who were provided with
specially arranged floor for dancing,
and many took advantage Of this
amusement during the evening. The
elder people enjoyed themselves In
other ways and the younger element
turned the big house into play
house. Altogether it was one of the
happiest and most enjoyable wedding
events in the history of the county,
and the LEADER joins with host OF
friends in extending congratulations
to Mr.. Fodnes and his charming ac-
compliShed bride. Mr.. Fodnes is a
prominent young farmer in Grant
township, and steady, reliable, pro
gressive young gentleman, who has
won for life partner one of the
sweetest girls in the county, and theil
friends remembered them with many
beautiful and costly presents.
Mayor Tank of Canton and Lewis
Larson of Grant were among the
special guests and added much to the
pleasure of the nuptial celebration
with speeches of congratulations tillet
with good advise, and Canton S bache
lor mayor stood the ordeal as we'll a:
did Father Larson of Grant.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Mrs. J. L Krentz. president; Mrs. F. B. Sims. vice-president; Mrs. L. E. Gould, secretary; Miss Bea Torpey. treasurer.
 Instead of literary program cards occupied the time. The first prize was won by Mrs. Moody. while Mrs. Conn Harvey was consoIed with the consolation prize.
 At the close of the games a de- licious luncheon was served by Miss Teresa Torpey. assisted by her sis ter. Miss Bes Tc-rey.
 On Wednesday. May 10. Mrs. L. E. Gould will be hostess to the club at her home. s45 Eighth street
 O
 Mrs. Kelly Henry will entertain a' luncheon next week, in honor of he; mother, Mrs. Harriet Owens oI Pennsylvania. who has been spend ing the winter in Douglas.
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A HEALTHY, AGE

May be promoted by those who gently cleanse the system, TOW and then, when in need of a laxative remedy. by taking desertspoonlul of the ever refreshing. wholesome and truly beneficial Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. which IS the cnly family laxative generally aP- proved by the most eminent phy- sicians. because 1t acts m a natural. strengthening way and warns and tones up the internal organs wltho.i weakening them- Itis equally bench 6cialfor the very young and the md. de aged. as its always efficient and free from all harmful ingredients. To get its beneficial effects 1t is always necessary to buy the genuine. bear ing the name of the Company California Fig Syrup Co.-plainly printed on the fronsof everypackage.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02
ShipsIns Cattle.

Neal & Hysham of the Four Bar ranch, are shipping a train load of cattle today. The cattle arrived yesterday from the Four-Bar range north of Douglas and will, be loaded this morning. They are going to Morecrot, Wyo., where they will be placed on pasture. Mir. Hysham ar rived this morning from his home In Omaha
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Saw AmerIean Insurrsetos.

Jose Blanco arrived in the city yesterday afternoon from Sonora. where he has been recently with the insurrectos. Blanco is pretty well known in Douglas as a man of reli- ability so far as truth is concerned He has been employed at different times by Anoy scott. He told Scou this morning that on the way to Douglas yesterday be passed one hundred well armed American insur- rectos who were well mounted and encamped at Old Morita, twelve miles west of Douglas. Blanco stat cd that the leader of this band said that he did not expect to see any settlement of the insurrection until Prsident Diaz surrendered his po- sition =
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school room. but in their everyday life.
 The young people were chaparoned by their teacher, Miss Konkel. also Mss Craig of the Second street school. and Mir. Nichols, instructor in Manual training.
 When all had assembled they climbed aboard the coach and all started for the picnic ground; and such a merry time as they hadi They laughed and froliced and were happy; as happy as can be. Per haps only those of us who are brought in touch of the joys and sorrows of young people can fully appreciate their powers of enjoy ment 4 poet has sad:
 Life went a-Mayins.
 With Nature, Hope and Poesy,
 When I was young"
 On arriving at their destination. games were played and the many good things. prepared by the thought ful rsothers. were eaten with rel ish. and they tasted so much better because eaten picnic" style.
 Including the teachers. Miss Kon- kei, Miss Craig and Mfr. Nichols, there were present Willie weiIDcr Albert smith. Raymond Dixon, Louis and Edgar Robinson. Robert Kim tro. Walter Ramesy. Carl Fain. Car Moore. Clyde Douglas. George Roark Willie Crawford. EearI Wood, Reed Wood. Roy Montgomery. Herberi Nelson. Fred seldon. Tom Negri, Al len Chalk. Beatrice Kapeln, Dor Jones. Emma Chapman. Anita Held Frances ormond. Margaret Kimbro lone Robb. Rita Heron. Nina Wat kins. Susie sperry, Eva Dowdie Maggie Kelley.
 O O O
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evening a large number of Odd Eel lows and Retekahs were present.
 Rev. and Mrs. Francis T. Walker entertained the ladies of the Bap- tist church Wednesday afternoon at their home on Thirteenth and c. A most cordial welcome was extended to all who accepted the invitation, which was given in general to the ladies of the church. The pastor and his wife were pleasing host and hostess. and the afternoon was spent in social chats. An impromptu program was one of the pleasant features. Mrs. j. E. Murphy gave a reading entitled The Goshen's Ghost" and as an encore The Rug gles.T both of which were received with pleasure.
 At the close of the afternoon all ifelt better acquainted. and delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Among those present were: Mrs. L. E. King. Mrs. J. E. Murphy. Mrs. Ben Rice. Mrs. Andy Scott, Mrs. J, 10. Hassler. Mrs. N. K. Wood. Mrs, B. Groves. Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Cur. tis Jones. Mrs. z. F. Jones. Mrs Jameson. Mrs J. B. Cupp. Mrs schmidt. Mrs. Francis T. Walker Rev. Francis T. Walker.
 This morning a merry crowd oi boys and girls were seen at an early hour vending their way to the Twelfth street school building; al were laden with boxes and baskets and we soon discovered they wers the boys and girls of the 9th grade. who were assembling at tho school building as starting point with slaugater's ranch as their des tination. These happy young peo pie are fortunate in having for thei
 teacher Miss Anna Konkel. who q beloved by her pupils, and who | interested in them. not only in tn
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

The Hearthstone club held the.r last regular mee:ing at the home of Miss Teresa ToTpey on the corner of Flfth and c. The first par. of the afternoon was devoted 10 business session. and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
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Douglas Society
(Doaglas InternationaL)


 Mrs. John Paterson was hostess to the members of the Forfnighty club at their last meeting, at her residence on Greene street Each member reviewed some article from the leading magazines of the day. and Mrs. Robert E. Wright told of the life of Henry ". Longfellow and his woriEs, making her narrative es- ueciaIly interesting by giving a read ing of several of this popular writ CTS poems.
 At the close Of the literary program saintx refreshments were served
 Next Friday afternoon, May ,. the club will meet with Mrs C. A. Seaman at her home on Eleventh street
 Whittier will be the chosen au- thor; each member will respond to rollcan by eiving a quotation and Mrs. wylie will read the biography of Whittier.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02
Would Buy Cattle.

T. A. Robinson of Seminole, Tex. is in the city, coming here for the purpose of buying cattle. which he desires to pasture in the vicinity of his Texas home. On his way here he stopped at Columbus, N. M., and went to the vicinity of Casas Grandes. Mexico. where he purchas- ed several small lots of cattle. Mir. Robinson stated yesterday that he has learned that nearly all of the eattlemen in this section have al- ready contracted the sale of their cattle.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

The ladies of the Presbyterian church were entertained this week nv Mrs L. c. Peschke at her home m Thirteenth street Mrs Peschke ~as assisted in entertaining by Mrs Harry Cooke and Miss sophia peschke. Roses and sweet peas xh,eh were brought by Mrs. Cook from her ranch home. in artistic ,rofusion. formed the floral adorn' ments of the home
 Several musical selections were rendered by Miss Nina Mayo and Miss Sophia Peschke-
 Sandwiches. cake and conee were
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Charles Cassidy is in the city from Rodeo. looking over land possibili- ties in the Sulphur Springs valley.
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Makes Splendid Average.
 In the bowling match on the I alleys last night Lohman again shone as the brightest star. He rolled a remarkable average of 2O5 with scores of PIT, 220 and IFS.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Invitations have been issued for a bridge to be given this afternoon by Mrs. s. F. Mcguire at the Coun- try club.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

W. D. Williams and T. B. Holmes were passengers to arrive from Fl Tigre today. They are registered at the Gadsden.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Briggs of Calumet. Mich, were arrivals to register at the Gadsden this morn ing. MT. Briggs coming to join his associate directors of the c. & A. company
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Mrs. J. H. Stevison. who has been visiting in California, has returned to Douglas, and will spend the sum- mer at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stuart W. French.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

City Marshal Igo has returned from trip to Tombstone. where he was a witness.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

Thursday evening last the Doug las lodge of Odd Fellows celebrated their sand anniversary of Odd Eel iowship. This order originated in England in the Eighteenth century. The natal day of American odd Fel- lowship was the 2sth of April. 1919. In Douglas the local lodge Is com posed of energetic. wide-awake bus
 mess men. who are power for good in the community. At the meeting of the grand lodge held last week in Globe. A. A. Ferguson of this city was honored by being chos- en grand master of Arizona, and Douglas was selected as the meeting place of the grand lodge next spring
 and it is especially fitting at this time that the Douglas lodge should celebrate their sand anniversary. A
 lumber of years ago the Odd Eel lows, realizing that 1t vas not good for man to be alone. organized az auxiliary known as the Rebekea .oose, to which their wives. mothers and daughters are admitted. Al their social meeting held Thursda,
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-02

NJ. K. Smith went to Bisbee this morning on business trip.