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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

Jefferson county as the first coun- ty in agricultural importance in the state has very active farming or ganization in the Jefferson County Truck and Fruit Growers and Ship pers Association, which meets at stat ed periods in the assembly hall of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce, which has fostered and encouraged the body until it has become strong ana of practical value to its members and the community at large. This organization was brought about through the necessity of system of farming, which would comprise more than one money crop, and which would insure the raising of uniform crops in commercial quantities for which good market could be assur- ed
 The organization was initiated at a meeting held in February, and at the second meeting the following officers were elected: President, c. s. Eau cett, practical truck grower; vice president, Peter Winter, who has won considerable fame through the sue cess which came to him by fol- lowing the farm demonstration meth ods recommended by the agents of the federal department of agricul ture; and John Kirchgraber, who has an intense interest in truck and fruit raising and means to get away from the salary yoke one of these days. To these men is largely due the excellent start this organization has made.
 ssWhat shall we raise that will te a safe crop and bring us good re- turns" was the question in everyona's mind at the outset and through the aid of the Chamber of Commerce, OK perts along different lines were in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

celebrated tour of the Arkansas Ex. hibit cars by the Cotton Belt rail- way, the course of which has since been followed up by advertising mat, ter from Pine Bluff.
 The active work of building up a strong organization was really be- gun the first of the year when the present secretary was installed. 1t was plain to everyone that without a definite support for fixed period no business organization could be Of permanent benefit and plan was developed whereby the business con- cerns and property owners of the city were asked to subscribe definite amount per year flor a rteriod of ttree years for the support of the Chamber of Commerce. The response to this appeal was general, thus as- suring a fixed income for the or ganization, in addition to which sev- eral subsidiary organizations since or ganized have added to the income from memberships of individuals. It is t,.e aim of the organization to give every subscriber full returns for his money, either by direct service or the assuming of burdens which have for merly been borne by the individual citizens. This plan has met with popular approval and the wisdom of it's adoption will become the more evident IFS its effects are seen in the months to come.
 Once placed on definite founda- tion the organization sought out and secured new home' choosing fine suite of roonis along the front of the top floor of the Citizens Bank build ing, furnishing them completely and equipping the offices with every mod ern labor saving device to facilitate the work. The assembly hall is cam, modious and cheerful and has been the scene of several state conven- tiQns this season, the Daughters of the American Revolution. serving to christen it to this service. An aver age of five meetings a week have been held in this hall since it was opened up on February 1, It is open to the, use of ali meetings fer the public good. political meetings only being barred
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

CT soils, and as there is a steady and increased acreage is also assured in this direction.
 Farming in Jefferson county is no haphazard sort of business. The county employs two special agents of the bureau of plant industry of the fed eral department of agriculture, be- sides having the aid of the district agent, the agent of the bureau of ani- nal industry, the agent of the office advise every farmer for the asking. The preparation of the seed bed, the selection of the seed, it's cultivation and preparation for market are all watched by these agents who are heart and soul in their work. All of the present farmers have this aid and every new conner is assured this in- telligent assistance.
 In it's work of building up Jeffer- son county the Chamber of Commerce sent out this year to bring 100 new families to the county to engage in farming, it being estimated that it would be impossible to counsel and advise larger number who would be unfamiliar with the land and meth ods of handling the crops here. Up to this time 59 new families have been located and every one of them is receiving careful attention to the end that they should even reap profit on their first years endeavors; something never counted on as it is calculated that the new conner will only be prepared to work to good ad- vantage after full year of hard work. Under this system the invalu- able aid of the government works wonders, and is a feature of this dis trict which is worthy of full consid- eration on the part of any prospector.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

Pine Bluff is the headquarters of the Arkansas Live Stnck Association, a,, organization brought into being in this city on March IA. and both the president and secretary gre Pine Blum men. This organization was brGught about through the agitation p6 tiie bliadtng, ofs 2 spac king plant and fis estahlishIhelit of stock ysrds at thls point, both propositions having srecsIved the emphatic endorsement a5d support of the people of the 2f rho following officers were
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

MT. L. A. Markham, agricultural commissioner of the Iron Mountain system, attended the first meetings and spoke at length on potato rais- ing which has proven so profitable at some points. The result was that many farmers arranged to plant from five to forty acres each in Early Triumph potatoes and an output around fifty cars is now in prospect. Mr. w. J. Doyle, agricultural agent of the Cotton Belt, also attended the early meetings and encouraged the farmers, and has since extended them aid whenever called upon.
 The growing in commercial quan- titles of few crops which come on in the spring and early summer, means the emancipation of the far mer from the cotton crop which has been his main dependence for genera tions. This determination is made the more practical when it is under stood that the land about Pine Bluff is we'll adapted to each one of the crops named, in fact almost any grain or other crop except wheat is raised successfully.
 Some of the gardeners near Pine Bluff have for some years been rais- ing celery. onions, lettuce and other small vegetables successfully. and it is probable that a neffort may be made another season to grow these crops commercially. Sweet potatoes also produce abundantly and would have been raised largely this year had it not been for the scarcity of plants which were almost out of tho reach of the average farmer It is probable that another season will >See several hundred acres in this popular south ern staple Peanuts of the spanish variety have been raised in past sea- sons in small quantities on the light
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11

Secretary and Treasurer, II, c, Spaulding, Pine Bluff.
 Fifteen directors were elected from various parts of the state, MT. J. K. Mcintyre and Mir. F. o. McGehee be- ing named from Pine Bluff. !, The dues of the organization are $5 "a year. payable Sqdafteny if fso de- sired. A good membership has all ready been enrolled and an active in terest is being taken in the organiza- tion by the people.
 A feature of the organization Of To-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-11
Arkansas Live Stock Association

will organize a district association. cal interest is the determination to build a livestock pavilion and exhibi tion hall at this place where an an- nual live stock show will be held. ag- ricultural products probably being added at the start at least. :, ,~
 Every encourag gement is being of7' fered the association by outside live stok interests, who look upon Arkan- sas as stock growing state and who desire to secure the surplus crop which may be raised.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
From Ortley Outlook

Ludwig Hagen arrived from Webster
last Tuesday and is busy remodeIing the
Anderson coal sheds and will make a
feed barn to accommodate the farmers
horses. Mar du kommer til Ortley saa
kan du faa line hester ind paa en- god
warm plads.
Bill Tollefson, den Norske Apotheker
som flere aar har boet Webster or
some nu represeterer Gamble Robinson
company ! Aberdeen, var Ortley siste
Mandag, og solde frugt saasom eIber
citroner og tyteber. Han er gluten som
kan selge hvd som han tager fat paa og
wore handelmend er glade at Sc hans
smilende ansigt.
Ed Won Rohr, auditor of the Lampert
Lumber company, spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Ortley taking the annual
inventory at the Lampert Lumber COM
pany's yard. Ed must have been well
pleased with the company's business at
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
Down at Webster the senators-elect

Down at Webster the senators-elect
and other members of the legislature
elect, invited the voters to meeting
to be held on Dec. 9th at the CONNER
cial club rooms, there to discuss legis-
lative matters. Not bad idea. There
is strong sentiment favorable to bring
ing the government closer to the peo-
Pile. If this idea shall result in the
average voter taking larger interest
and becoming more familiar with gov
eminent affairs, the result will doubt
less Justify the effort. -Groton indie
pendent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

w. W. Sears and daughter, Mrs. r.
B. Jose, known to Webster folks as
Fannie Sears arrived in this city Mon
day for few days visit with friends.
They are returning from visit to the
old home in Illonois and with relatives
at Kansas City. They depart for their
home at Maiden, Washington, today.
While in the city they were guests of
Mrs. Alice Sears.
Wyman Rider, brought his son,
Dean, in from the farm last week
suffering with severe case of hernia.
The young man was taken to the city
hospital and Saturday DR.. p. d. Pea
body decided that an operation was
necessary and it was performed that
day. The operation was successful
and the patient is progressing in fine
shape at this writing.
The land sale and auction pulled off
by the Egeland Land agency on Nov.
80, was grand success so far as farm
lands were concerned, all pieces offered
bringing splendid prices. There was
no demand for city property at the sale
as it did not seem to be the right time
of the year. The Egeland people are
proposing for another sale in the same
manner some time in the near future,
Mrs. Anna c. Lumley, who has
visited Webster in the capacities of
Grand Worthy Matron of the Eastern
Star order of South Dakota and Grand
Chief of Honor of Degree of Honor of
the state, died at the st Charles hotel,
in Pierre, her home, Tuesday morning,
after an illness of several days. Her
many friends made during her official
visits here will deeply sympathize with
her children.
Tom and John Wagner came in last
Monday digit from the farm and dur
ing their stay in the city traded caps.
When they got ready to go home the
trade did not suit one of them so they
had a small sized fistic encounter upon
the street. Chief of Police Helwig
was called but before he arrived the
boys decided they had made mistake
in making disturbance and climbed
into their wagon and drove away.
OH Wickre returned from the Inter.
national stock show at Chicago Monday
night on the flyer" While he didn't
get first prize he is very well satisfied
with the two seconds. He says he
learned some pointers and will go again
each year until he is successful His
stock brought the same price under the
auctioneer's hammer as the champions
f-S1a cents per pound. There were two
cars which won no prizes that brought
834 cents. The Wickre cattle were taken
down into Indiana ana put on corn to
be exhibited next year in the fat class.
We neglected to mention last week
that Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Bahr were
called to Alma, Wisconsin, the Saturday
previous to attend the funeral of the
lady's mother who died that day. The
funeral was held Monday and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bahr arrived home on Tuesday
morning. Mrs. Bahr's mothers name
was Mrs. Magdalene Creese. She hac
visited with her daughter since the lat
ter's residence in Webster and had a
great many friends who will mourn her
demise, All Webster people will deeply
sympathize with the family in their
hour of bereavement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

Martin Hotter, Ole M. Stavig and
Clayton Dyke went to Sisseton by
automobile last Thursday, returning
home Friday. Judging from the
remarks of one of them it proved to be
no pleasure ride on account of the cold
weather and snow.
The Martha Washington Kesington
met Saturday evening with Miss Ford
at the home of Mrs. J. H. Williams.
The evening was pleasantly spent with
the usual round of sewing circle work,
after which refreshments were served
and greatly enjoyed by all.
Attorney H. H. Potter, of Webster,
one of the leading legal lights of Day
county, spent few hours in the city
between trains on his way to Sisseton
to try case before the circuit court
of that place Milbank Review.
Arthur Schmidt, of Spokane, Wash.
and Elsie Reetz, of Webster, were
united in marriage at the brides home,
six miles south of Webster, on Friday,
December 9th, Rev. C. Stretch official,
ing. Only a few friends were present.
The young couple will leave for their
home in Spokane tomorrow.
E. A. Bradley, who for years offici
ated as station agent for the Milwau
kee people here in Webster, arrived
Monday to look after fis farm anc
other business interests in Webster anc
to renew acquaintance with his many
friends. He is now located at Mile:
City, Mont, and is in the immigration
department for the same road.
"Black Beaver" the Trapper
arrived in Canton Tuesday noon, Dec
3, after a journey of 1000 miles or
foot, 5000 miles by water, 200 miles by
rail. He is the guest and brother OF
Rev. Geo. Edward Lewis, of this city.
He lectures in Canton on the evening
of De-. 10th inst. Canton News.
David Williams. president of the
Farmers and Merchants National bank
of this city, and vice president Of the
First National bank, of Dulath, MINI.
was in Webster Saturday and Sunday
the guest of the H. c. Tegtmeier home
visiting friends and transacting bust
ness. He went from here to Aberdeen
II. c. Tegtmeier, who makes ;
speciality of always having the best
goods and leading styles in all clothing
for all seasons, was in Aberdeen over
Sunday choosing his large stock Of
spring styles of "Style-Plus clothing
for the season of 1913. 'Teg" i!
always on time or just a little before
l. W. Eveland, formerly a piano
agent who was quite frequently il
Webster, who now makes his home ir
Missoula, Mont, was a visitor in this
city Tuesday at the home of his wife:
sister, Mrs. j. G. Engelhart. Mr.
Eveland had just returned from Min
neapoiis where he had been upon the
sad mission of accompanying the
remains of his father for burial. The
elder Eveland died in Missoula, last
week and at his request was tax en- tc
Minneapolis to be buried in the lot
with his wife and children. |. w.
reports his wife known to most
Reporter and Farmer readers as Miss
| Cease and the three children are very
well and that the family enjoy their
Montana home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

l.. II. Chilson, brother of Chill
Chlson and nephew of o. A. Chilson
who was formerly a resident of Web
ster and a member of the Webster
band of early days, arrived FRIDAY
from Van Couver, where he is now
located, and will spend the holidays
with Webster relatives and friends.
He is having a jolly time meeting with
old acquaintances.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

Lost-One hand blow torch, between
Webster and one half mile east of Dairy
farm. Finder leave at this office and
receive reward.
Don't forget that the Reporter and
Farmer can get you out neat, tasty
job of wedding invitations or announce
ments on short notice.
Mrs. Emma Hinze, of Peever, who
was on her way to Aberdeen for visit,
stopped in Webster Tuesday to remain
day or so with friends.
Ole Norby was over from Butler on
matters of business and pleasure Sat
urday. He came in and spent an hour
very pleasantly to the editor.
Sidney Alters, wife and daughter,
came down from Cleveland. N. D.. last
week to remain until after Christmas
visiting relatives and friends.
c. D. Fintzel, who was operated on
recently for appendicitis has sufficiently
recovered to be able to attend the
Ruby theatre Monday evening.
Read the ads in this issue of the
Reporter and Farmer it will pay you.
1t will demonstrate beyond doubt that
Webster is the place for buyers.
We have been appointed as the off,
cial school book depository for Webster
by the board of county commissioners.
Irwin Pharmacy, the Rexall Store.
Judge A. w. Campbell was down
from Aberdeen on Friday visiting with
his relatives and many friends and
looking after professional matters.
Mrs. Emma J. Peabody. after an
absence of several weeks visiting with
friends in North Dakota and Canada,
arrived home in Webster last Friday.
Buy your Christmas presents in Web
ster, You can examine the goods and
know what you are getting. You will
also get better value for your money.
Messrs. Christensen and Sprague, of
Summit, were in Webster last night.
Mr. Christensen was formerly assistant
cashier of the Security Bank of Web
ster.
This is the choicest, handsom est,
largest and best selection of holiday
goods now on display in Webster that
has ever been seen in the city in all
times.
The coffee demonstration at the
Elevator Store company commences
Monday and continue for one week
Come and get a cup of the best COT
fee in town.
4 liberal discount will be given to
churches and schools wanting Xmas
candy and nuts. We have a very big
assortment. Prices are reasonable
Irwin Pharmacy.
Call and visit Frank Mohs' furniture
store. There are plenty of nice things
there you need and really want, and
which you can get at price where you
can afford the same.
Mrs. Charles Rathbun and her daugh
ter, Mrs. A. L. Ellis, of Webster, left
Sunday night for Minneapolis after
Spending Thanksgiving and the week
end at the Sexton home, -Milbank
Review.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
From Waubay Clipper

Miss Emma Geisert went TO Webster
Saturday evening.
Joe Marshal was a county seat visitor
Saturday evening.
Elmer Nelson went to Webster Mon
day to work in his line.
DR.. Herman came over from Webster
Monday evening. ....,
Mrs. c. J. Schultz returned TO Web
ster Saturday evening. Mrs. j. A.
Schultz accompanied her.
John V. Martin and Miss Anna Bury,
of Webster, were married Thursday as
were also 10 Adams and Mrs. Carver.
Here's hoping.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

this point the past year as he wore
broad smile. We understand that the
population of Webster has increased as
Ed has bran new lumberman, born
last week, who he expects to take his
place as auditor in few years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12

The Milwaukee Railway company
have had a large force of men putting
up snow fences the past few weeks.
The storm Tuesday was evidence that
they were none too soon.
Remember the Bee Hive Grocery
carries everything in the line of fresh
groceries and at the right prices.
Phone No. 274. Orders delivered from
800 a. m. to 500 p. m.
R. r. Russell went to Aberdeen last
Friday and while there accepted posi-
ton as solicitor for the Aberdeen
American. 'Dick" is hustler and
we predict he will make good.
Sure, if you want to entertain a few
friends and give them fine lunch, one
sure to be appreciated just take them
to Knapp's for oysters, he serves them,
in all styles and serves them right.
Arthur Cotton and Sophia Schmeg, of
Waubay, were married in the parson-
age of the United Lutheran congrega-
ton, on Tuesday, December TO- Rev.
C. Stretch performed the ceremony.
! Monday evening Miss Cora Luscombe
left for Webster where she joined Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. Goodwin and Mrs. Cora
Peabody on a trip to Los Angeles,
California, to spend the winter. Lang,
ford Bugle.
The First National bank has purchased
number of evergreen trees for the
use of church and school house Christ
mas tree entertainments. Those having
charge of Christmas programs should
speak for tree while they last.
Remember the coffee demonstra'
ton at the Elevator Store company
all next week. The Blue Bag, Gold
Medal and CaIdwelI's Electric Cut
coffee will be demonstrated. Come
in and bring your family with you.
DR.. ]. L. Harris announces that his
office hours in the future will be from
HOO o'clock a. m. to 500 p. m. every
day except Sunday. Makes a speciality
Of the treatment of the eye, ear nose
and throat also the proper fitting Of
glasses.
Miss Nicholson was here from Chi
cago on Tuesday and placed some rules
and regulations and copy of the state
law, together with some advertising
matter of our business firms, upon
cards in the Webster Cafe and Com
mercial hotel.
A. w. Tyner, of the South Dakota
Motor company, was down to Brook
ings, Elkton and Lake Preston. He
encountered blizzard and was stuck
! in snow bank. He came home on
the cars after selling the machine he
drove down with.
On Friday the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Scott Bates, who reside upon
what is known as the Schultz farm,
about seven miles northeast from Web
ster, died of indigestion. The little
one was about twenty-five months old
and had been sufferer practically all
of his life. The funeral was held on
Monday. Mr.. and Mrs. Bates will
have the deepest sympathy of their
large number of Day county relatives
and friends.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
For Sale

Law books, Remington typewriter
with desk, book cases, desks and other
office furniture, all in good condition.
Alice Sears.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
ROYAL
BAKINGPOWDER
ABsOLUTEYPURE

Cooking under modem methods and con-
veniences is made so attractive the whole
family is becoming interested.
"These biscuits are delicious; this cake is
excelent," says the father. 81 made them"
says the daughter. and both father and
daughter beam with pleasure. -.-.~ ..
Royal Baking Powder has made home
baking success. pleasure and profit. and
the best cooking today the world over is
done with its aid.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-12
Wames Wames Wames

The Ladies Aid, Of the M. +. church,
will serve waffles, sausage, and coffee.
A sale of fancy needle work and aprons
on Friday, December Goth, in the Happe
Rest Rooms.
Supper will be served from four
until nine o'clock.
The evening world., 1912-04-08

nothing from him. I cannot believe my
husband has been murdered. for he
never had an enemy in the world. lie
was quiet. sober n loved by every
one who knew him. I have heard MOTH
ing, and I i not know what to think"
said Mrs. Starrett.
When Coroner Hoitshauser reached
the scene he expressed II as his opinion
that the victim had been dead at least
tw~enty.four hours. inside the freight
house near the body was found . blood
stained California" axe. with which
the crime had been committed.
Capt. starrett was hfty-eIght years
old and Q native Of Nova Scotia, whera
the family lived until twenty years
ago. There are four daughters and