Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-07-12

morning, dIUef lingering illness o.
four months. In his death Canton
loses one of her foremost citizens, the
state pioneer patriot and the news
paper fraternity one of it's ablest and
most courageous writer's. Col, Linn
was a veteran of the civil war, serv.
ing three years and being mustered
out while yet under Is years of age
For over twenty years he published
his LEADER at Canton making it a
power for good in the com munity and
a live factor in politics. He served
four years as commandant of the
Soldiers Home az Hot Springs, and
was also member of the governing
board under the Vessey adminstra-
tion. He was one Of the first news
paper men the writer became &C
quainted within the state, and we
have always appreciated his friend
ship and kindly ad vice. He was a
true friend and foe worthy of any
mans consideration. He will be miss
ed by none more than the press boys
Of the state, all of whom extend
heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved
widow.
Sioux City Tribune: South Oak ota,
and especially South Dakotas news
paper force, loses an important man
in the death of Arthur Linn which
occurred at Canton, Sunday morning.
Colonel Linn was courageous and ef-
fective writer, a clear thinker and a
very useful man in the development
of the new commonwealth to which
he had brought his patriotism and
high purposes.
Inwood Herald: The venerable
and much beloved editor of the Can
ton Farmers Leader is no more. He
had been in failing health for some
months past and in fact has not been
real hearty for quite a number of
months and as was intimated in these
columns recently it was feared that
it would not be long before the gen
tleman would pass to his final reward.
| The end came at five O'Clock Sun
day morning June 30, 1912: when he
passed peacefully to the more abund-
ant life beyond. In the passing of
this noble pioneer. patriot and editor
the city of his home, the state in
which he lived and the country of his
adoption loses a worthy citizen, sup
porter and leader, and journalism a
clean and honest writer. We trust
that having fought good fight and
finished his course he has received
the commendation We'll done, good
and faithful servant, enter thou into
the joy of thy Lord
South Dakota State Journal: The
editorial fraternity of South Dakota
loses one Of its most brilliant mem
berS in the loss of Col. Arthur Linn of
Canton, editor and proprietor of the
Dakota Farmers Leader, who died at
his home Sunday morning June Both,
after a short illness. He was of Scotch
descent but came to this country in
boyhood and participated in it's up
building and worked always for the
best. He enlisted in the civil war at
the age of fourteen and served three
years. He was cOmmandant Of the
state soldiers home Of this state for
four years and mem Der of the board
of control for number of years His
integrity and ability was recognized
by all who knew him, a genial gentle
man, a loving husband and father. an
ideal gentleman and citizen. The
state mourns his loss.
Madison Outlook: Col. Arthur Linn
publisher of the Canton Leader, died
Sunday Col. Linn was one of the
veteran editors of the state, having
located at Yankton in 1869, and hav-
ing been engaged in newspaper work
ever since. He was a forceful writer
and his paper always ranked among
the best in the state. He occupied
prominent position In state politics
and he will be greatly missed, not
alone in his home town, but through
out the state.
Fairview Eagle. After lingering
illness Of four months, Col. Arthur
Linn passed away at his home in Can
ton Sunday morning. The death of
this good man will be felt as great
loss to this part of the state. Col.
Arthur Linn was born in Bathgate,
Scotland, Nov. II, 1916 and came to
this country, when a lad, with his
parents. In 1861, at the age of IA
years he enlisted in the army and
served three years during the civil
war. In 1869 he came to Yankton, d.
T., where he purchased a newspaper.
From 1897 to 1901 he was command
ant at the soldiers home at Hot
Springs, and since has devoted his
time to his newspaper, the Dakota
Farmers Leader. Besides host of
friends, Mr.. Linn leaves to mourn his
death, a loving wife and son-in-l la ",
X. X. Fobes, who now has charge of
the management of the LEADER.
Three children have preceded him to
the Better Land; the last, Mrs. Fobes,
died April 81, 1912.
Alexandria Herald: Col. Arthur