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The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

The annual battle OF the ballot Is
taking place In Highland Park, Mon
day, and the morning vote Indicated
that all records would be broken when
the returns are counted. Martin a.
for re.electiou on the Republican,
ticket. and Is opposed by John l. Aus.
tin. OF the citizens party. and John
ID. Peterson. OF the Republican Pro-
gressive party
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
WOULD PREVENT TEARING
DOWN OF BUILDING

Attorneys Burns and Dryesdale,
acting for the American Paint e.
Glass Co., have secured temporary
Injunction from Judge Hosmer re-
straining the tearing down of the
paint concerns premises on Cadillac
So to- make way fer the new -Gayety
theater building. The company
claims its lease has yet some time to
run.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

One year ago todayt Highest tenn
perature, ST lowest. 10, mean, al
clear skies aud mo precipitation
The sun will set today MT 5,3a NJ. mn
and rise Tuesday ne $40 q. ma.
The moon viii rise tomorrow at .,4s
n. IN. (TucsdayD.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
pooMHowER suBPENAs wIrNEssEs

BAD AXE, Mich. March 11.-Prose-
cutting Attorney Boomhower and Sher
IN Mchuley are busy -subpenaelng wit
nesses for the Sparkling -McGregor trial
which begins In circuit court March
IS. So far so witnesses have been
called
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
THE WEATHER

For Detroit and yieinltyi Monday
niebt and Tuesday, snOwJ warmer Nom
day night, Increasing east winds.
Iower Michigani snow tonight and
Trrsdayt warmer tonight, increasing
east In northeast winds.
TnnAY,s TEMPEHATURE9
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

CHICAQO-Former Mayor Dunno,
Democratic candidate for the nomina
tion for governor. will address mass
meeting here tonight. He invited all
opposing candidates TO share the plat
form. Six accepted.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
p.,l Victim 4. Michigan Man.

TOLEDO. o.. March ll.-FranR La
vov. OF Toledo. ,oday Identified the man
killed by a train at Stoney Ridge last
"wednesday ms Lewis Robideau. OF Erie.
Michigan. He was first lieutenant of
the Roosevelt rough riders.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
Chronic Phosbhorous Poisoning
Kills Man Who Chesved Matches

CAMDEN n j. March 11chare Cooper hos
poisoning resulting from
from mouth 20 In
rraed could not retain food
Hemorr rrhages
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

every offense under the Sherman
antitrust law, except perhaps rebat-
ing. and in view OF the hundreds uf
thousands Of dollars that the anti
Wilson combination Is spending in
this campaign right now. 1t appears
10 me that the burden of proof is on
Cthe combine to show that II is not
guilty also OF rebating.
sGov. Wilson IL the only candidate
who Is strong In every section OF the
country. The other candidates nave
support only In restricted sections.
SCentfsssa 90 Page Four.)
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
pe.e- VIE Te- -spe.l Here.

Peter witt, city street railway COM
missioner Of Cleveland. will speak be-
fore members OF the Unitarian club and
their friends Tuesday evening Mr..
witt was city clerk OF Cleveland when
Tom L. Johnson was engaged i'm his
struggle with the street railway COM
pany and was one OF his principal sup
pofters for many years. He will speak
on municipal ownership OF street rail-
ways.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
ExPREssING AND BAGGAGE.
Main or City NJ.

The greatest ever--Metropolitan Four
singers, musicians. Psnobscot Inn.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

DR.. Sun Yat Sen announced today
that he would turn over the seal OF
Office to Tang Sho WI. personal rep.
Eesentative OF President Yuan Shi
Kai
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11
CHINESE ASSEMBLY
o. KS CONSTITUTION

NANKIN. March 1.-THE National
Assembly today placed the seal OF
approval upon the new constitution.
BY its terms the assembly will elect
the president and yice-president and
have full control over the cabinet. A
majority vote OF the assembly will be
sufficient to pass law over the pres.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

Job Printing Done Right. Times
prfnting CO., 15 John R.-sf.
The Detroit times., 1912-03-11

nEssENGER--MAIN on crry-aso.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

20 bullets in him, one having split his
tongue, and his intestines were scat
al over. God, but it was awful.
Well. John, am doomed to stay here
until April, then we sail for good old
u. S. A. We're going to cruise around
here in Central America and Panama,
and then we leave for the states. You
know we made a cruise all through
Central America when we were called
up here to Nicaragua.
/ am coming home on a furlow in
April.
With the usual messages to relatives
and friends. The young man closes the
letter with'I have lot of war relics that
! have found and some that we have
captured. They will make fire souve-
nires." Clayton says the camp is nameu
in honor of their captain ''who is a
dandy captain, take it from me /"
The letter closes with his address,
Clayton E. F. Smith,
U. S. S. Annapolis,
In care Postmaster. New York.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
GRAND LODGE MEETING
L. o. o. f. HOLD SESSION IN
WEBSTER THURSDAY
2 DEGREES ARE CONFERRED
Upon a Class of Five-Interest
ing Speeches Lectures on
Meaning of Odd Fellow.
ship Rebekahs Serve
Snpper-Good Time

The meeting of the Grand Lodge off,
GERS of the Independent Order of Ode
Fellows of South Dakota, and the grand
officers Of the Rebekah assembly OF
South Dakota with the Webster Ode
Fellows and Rebekahs on last Thurs.
day afternoon and evening was great
success, notwithstanding the fact that
notice was received only two days before
that they would be here.
The Grand lodge officers arrived on
the Flyer from Aberdeen at 1926 p. m.
and at 4:30 Grand lodge session was
held at the Odd Fellows hall, at which
time the Past Grand and Grand Lodge
degrees were conferred on O. l.. John.
son, c. A. Johnson, J. v. Martin L. s.
Coomes and S. Pearson.
At 8 o'clock meeting of the Rebekah
assembly was held, presided over by
the Grand Assembly officers. At the
conclusion Of this meeting the doors
were thrown open to all the Odd Eel.
lows. On open meeting followed over
which Noble Grand o. L. johnson, OF
the Webster lodge, presided. Speeches
that were both interesting and irstruc-
tive were given by all the Grand lodge
and Assembly officers, particularly the
talks on Odd Fellowship by Grand Mas
ter Patton and President of Assembly
Sister Chase. Especially interesting
was the speech of Grand Secretary Har-
vey j. Rice, which dwelt on the mean
ing of Odd Fellowship and the obliga-
tions and duties of an Odd Fellow.
Brother Chas. Knott, of Bristol, Past
Grand Master, gave an interesting talk
descriptive of the new Odd Fellows
home at Dell Rapids, S. D., of which
home he is trustee.
At HOO o'clock the Rebekshs served
an excellent supper, of which, it is
needless to say, all partook heartily.
After an hour of visiting the meeting
adjourned. The Grand lodge officers
left on the 3:45 train in the morning,
their next meeting being at Britton on
Friday night.
Those present from out of town were
Grand Master J. M. Patton, Grand Sec
rotary Harvey J. Rice, Grand Warden
Barrette, President of the Rebekah
Assembly Sister Chase, Secretary of the
Assembly Sister Borland, Past Grand
Master Chas. Knott and wife, and
Messrs. Stevenson and Brokaw, both Of
Bristol.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
A GREAT SPECIAL SALE
GREATEST EVER IN THIS
SECTION OF DAKOTA
LARS J. FlKSDAL COMPANY
The Sacrifice Commences Satur-
day Reference to the Bills
and Newspapers willShow
They Mean to Unload
and Get the Money

Probably the greatest sale ever con-
Quoted in this part of Dakota and one
of the largest ever staged west of the
Twin Cities will open at the Lars j.
Fiksdal company store in this city on
Saturday. The sale will comprise the
entire stock. A reference to the advef-
Using in the papers and the large bills
will tell you that the store has just
recently traded all their oldsgoods for a
quarter section of land in North Dakota
and therefore have nothing but span
fired, bright new goods in every depart
ment to offer at this time. The prices
just look over what the company was
able to get in their advertising will
convince you that they want to clean
up and we are told that all goods in
the store are marked down with the
same liberal per centum.
They are going to have large crowd
at this sale having large double page
advertisement in each of the papers of
the city which will bring the matter
very generally before the people Of the
county. Some large hangers have also
been posted.
Just little advice, Mr.. and Mrs.
Purchaser, from one who is looking on.
Now is the time when you are looking
for Christmas goods, now you want
you winter coat and cloaks, now for
heavy underwear, hats, caps, shoes,
dress goods, dry goods; In fact every
thing is needed just before the cold
weather sets in. Let US tell you that
you going to cheat yourself If you fail
to take advantage of the slaughter
prices at the Fiksdai sale. When tie
Lars j. Fiksdal store opens SaturdayEo.
in and look the goods over, compare the
prices and come up and tell US If we
did not give you advice which saved you
money. Go early as the first pick is
always the best.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Brokaw.sorum Nuptials

The marriage of Miss Hazel Eulalis
Brokaw to Bismark Serum occurred al
the home of the brides mother in Bris.
toll on Nov. q 1912. The young people
will be at home after December Is,
1912 at $500 Grand avenue South Mime.
apolis.
The news will not come as sur.
prise to the many friends of the young
people in Webster. Bristol and through.
out Day county as there have beer
such symptoms for some time.
They are two of Day county's most
popular young people. They have both
grown up here and nothing has ever
been heard but the words of the high
est commentator for each. They are
both of disposition and accomplish
ments to make friends and no young
couple from Day county who have
sought home in new location will
be more missed. They will carry with
them the best wishes for every thing
that can come in married life from
their host Of friends in this part OF
South Dakota.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
High School Basket Bali

Webster has two of the best basket
ball teams there are is this neck o. the
woods. They are the boys and girls
teams of the high school. We aae glad
to say they have in former years
always bad splendid support. The
attendance at the opening game played
at the Coteau opera house last Friday
between the girls team and the Web
ster ladies' team proved conclusively
that the public is going to be with
them again this year. The girls had a
good house and gave good exhibition
"a report of which will be found in
another column.
The boys will play their opening
game with Groton high school on Fri
day evening. Show the boys that you
are interested in their success also.
Buy ticket and be present and do a
good job OF roofing. Young folks need
encouragement in their sports as well
as in their studies. The strength they
gain from their exercise fits them for
the other duties. ''All work and no
play makes Jack dull boy" Go to
the Coteau opera house and encourage
the pleasures of the young people
when they have their contests. You
viii be surprised soon at the added
interest they are taking in their work.
There's nothing like boosting to get
results.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
SOME GRAIN THIS YEAR
THE CROP OFI912 A RECORD
BREAKER IN DAY COUNTY
NOW IS THE HAULING TIME
Farmers Are on Road Day and
Night - Elevators are Full
Most of the Time-Rail-
road Company Trying
to Avoid Congestion

The year of 1912 will be put down in
history as the year of the largest crop
eve harvested in Day county up until
that time. From every station on the
railroad comes the same report. The
crop was not only the banner crop but
after the farmers had finished their fall
pbwing they have been blessed with
splendid roads and the best of weather
to assist them in getting their grain to
the markets.
There was fear for few days that
the Webster elevators were going to be
filled to their fullest capacity, unable to
get cars and would have to turn grain
away. The officials of the Milwaukee
system were got in touch with and the
gentlemen Immediately gave evidence
of their appreciation of the fact that
Webster Is one of the most profitable
cities for them on the Hastings and
Dakota division and soon supplied cars
to take the grain to the eastern mark
cts. Fifty cars were sent in one week.
and train load, of twenty cars, leav-
ing this station one day.
The weather man, the elevator man,
the railroad man-everybody seems to
be doing their best to get the wonder.
full crop into the markets. They are
succeeding. We have but one regret
and that is that the price is not higher
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

Not many Webster friends know
that Mrs. Myra Wesp. sister Of Mrs.
Geo. Pierce, and former resident of
this city was married. We confess we
did not until we were advised to change
the address on her paper to Mrs. F.
w. Smith, Wenatchee, Wash; this
week. Mrs. Wesp and Mr.. Smith
were married on October 8, 1912, and
it has taken the news all this time tc
reach Webster people. It clearly
demonstrates the old saw 'No news
is good news" Mira. Smith made q
great many friends during her resi-
dence In Webster who admire her very
much and will wish her all the happi.
ness that can come in welded life.
Her husband Is lumber dealer and is
highly spoken Of by those who know
him. The Reporter and Farmer joins
Webster relatives and friends in con-
gratulations.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
WEBSTER BOY WRITES
CLAYTON SMITH TELLS HIS
EXPERIENCES IN NAVY
HAS SEEN HORRORS OF WAR
Describes Nicaragua Campaign
Uncle Sans Forces Enter
Where Others Fail - Saw
Many Wounded and
Dead Home Soon

John Sherbino has received letter
from his nephew, Clayton E. F. Smith,
who is member of the United States
navy and at present assigned to the u.
S. S. Annapolis which is doing duty at
Nicaragua.
The letter begins with sailor
salute end the answer of the captain of
the ship saluted.
thing about not writing letters to him
-weel we will not say how long. We
used our influence with Jack and he has
promised to answer this letter some
time--even if he has to make reply in
person when Clayton arrives home in
April
The letter then says: 1.-THE revolution
is all over now and l am sure glad of
lit. We had ten American sailors and
marines killed in this revolution and
about ten wounded.
These are the dates of the battles
took part in:
On September 18th we had fight
with the rebels as we were en- route
from Nicaragua to Granada, and as we
passed Coyotepa- rebels strongest
place and also Raccans. These two
strorgholds have never been captured
in the history of any Nicaraguain revo-
luton since the rebels took it twenty
eight years ago this year, and they
have held it ever since until we captured
it.
In 1909, General M'Chamorro with
5000 federals tried to capture it and
failed, after four days fighting and los
ing 1900 men.
These two strongholds are two hills,
adjoining each other, and between them
trains run through, SO you can see the
purpose of holding those hills. Coyotepa
is the largest of the hills. 1t is about
400 high and very steep, but we did not
stop at that. we went up just the same.
Major Butler was in command of theU.
S. S. Annapolis crew and his own batal-
lion. The loss to the rebels that night
we went through Masaya was 68 killed
and So wounded. Americans had two
wounded.
On October Bird, in the forenoon, we
stopped four miles from Coyotepa and
with our three inch guns we bombarded
the hill from 500 until 1900 o'clock. We
tossed about 200 shrapnal on the hill
and the next morning, at 200 o'clock,
marched up to the foot of the hill. When
it was daylight we started to 60 up.
Our lieutenant, James A. Campbell, was
at the head of our crew and our third
class gunmen's mate, Benton, carried
the colors and was one of the first up.
When l got up there and looked
around l hope never have to look upon
another sight like that one. There were
rs rebeis dead and 10 wounded. Some
had their heads shot off, others were
cut in two. while many had their legs
or arms shot of. One poor fellow had
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
The Knights of Pythias

Webster lodge No. 65 Knights of
Pythias held a meeting in Castle Hall
last Friday evening. The meeting was
called for Thursday evening but the
grand officers of the I. o. o. F. were
here on that day and evening and the
Knights gave therhall to them. When
they did meet they had large attend
ance. Rex w. Harris solved the
mysteries of the second degree. He
says he enjoyed the mysteries very
much and the other boys all admit they
had good time.
After the initatory services were
over weinnies and sauer kraut were
served and few jolly hours were
spent by all present.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
A birthday Party

On November q, Rev. C. Stretch was
agreeably surprised by his church MEM
bers, this day being his birthday. AT
about 800 in the evening the party who
had quietly gathered, made a sudden
appearance at the minister's home, and
took possession. A pleasant evening
was spent, and a splendid lunch was
enjoyed at 1000 o'clock, of which GO
guests partook. Beside other presents
a purse Of money was left with the
minister.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
FOR CHAR|TY'S SAKE
LADIES OF WEBSTER WILL
HAVE TAG DAY SALE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 80, II
Four Clubs Unite and Members
Will Sell Tags for Benefit of
ChiIdren's Home In Sioux
FaiIs-A Very Worthy
Cause to Help

On Saturday, November 80, 1912, the
members of the Woman 8 Thursday, the
7. c. T., the ID. l.. and Social Service
clubs of Webster, will have committees
and delegates upon our streets to dis
pose of tags for the benefit of the
Children's Home at Sioux Falls. The
tag sellers will make their headquarters
at the First National bank and if by
any perchance which is very doubtful
you should be missed by the numer-
Gus solicitors just remember the num-
Der and call at the First National bank
and get your tag.
There is no more worthy object of
charity than poor defenseless, uncared
for children. The little innocent one's
are not to blame for being on earth and
can in no way protect nor save them
selves. The Children's Home at Sioux
Falls during the years of its existence
has sheltered and found homes for
many children whose parents were not
able to care for them and the home has
even gone further and taken children
away from parents who were unfit to
raise them. The children have been
placed in good homes, educated and
have become very good men and women,
a credit to themselves, their foster par
ents, the Children's Home and the graft
GUS gifts which have made the perpetual
ton of the home possible.
This Is not state institution. There
is no public appropriation for it On
the free'will offerings of the people and
these alone must it exist. tits so C. r
Quoted to keep it free from politics a. o.
free from all religious interference.
When Gag is pinned on you Saturday,
just remember you are by your contri-
button making it possible to care for
some poor orphan child.
"For forms of government let fools
contest;
Whate'er is best administered is best.
For modes of faith let g-aceless zealots
fight;
His can't be wrong whose life is in the
right.
In faith and hope the world will dis
agree,
But all mankind's concern is charity"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

Our store will be closed all day
Friday, November 2sth, with an extra
force busy re-arranging and marking
down the entire stock for the great
unloading sale which Commences on
Saturday, November 30th. Lars J
Fiksdal company.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

No Inv.'em On Unless You Come
TIC ,op,c IN rs, citizens and voters
literal discus
r and every meSa,, al, understand that
- e ms OF ner oed one senator and three
mem ibbe Iprogra re legislature, all of
whom we hope win go to Pierre next
winter. Now we are not going down
there on our own diploma. Will each
and all of you be present at the Com.
mercial club ropms, on the 9th day of
December 1912 in the City of Webster,
where we can have a friendly talk
about what you expect US to do in
representing our county. Said meeting
to be held between 5 and 6 o'clock p. m.
for persons to make suggestions.
Yours, by your elected senator and
the members of the legislature.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

Commercial CIab, December 9Th
1t is hoped that every person who is
interested in Webster, will be out to
the big general meeting of the CONNER
cial Club which will be held at the
club rooms on Friday evening, Deem
Der 6.
This does not only apply to members
of the club but to every person who
can attend, and the ladies are espec.
tally invited to come and give their
opinions as to what IL best to do anc
boost for our city.
On last Friday evening the directors
of the club met and transacted the reg
ular business for the club, but found .
great many things confronting them
and the club, projects for bigger anG
better Webster waiting and wanting
someone to take hold Of them. Web.
ster needs many things, wants many
others and could have almost any mum.
Der of things If we as citizens viii but
give little time and lot of effort to
them.
We need a cemetery: association, Q
good band, Day county ought to have Q
better farming association such as has
been 80 successful in our neighboring
county of Brown, better roads and ever
big new hotel.
A program is being arranged con-
sisting of two good talks, a number OF
two of music and songs, after which
there will be short symposium oil
ideas for the club, then social eve-
ming as long as you please.
Set the date aside and reserve Fri
day December 9 for the Commercial
club.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Miss Gratia Kjerland Entertains

Miss Gratia Kjerland Entertains
Last Thursday evening at the home
Of her parents DR.. and Mrs. 7. N.
Kjerland. Miss Gratia Kjerland enter.
tanned number Of her friends at what
was called "a Good Time College
Party This was something new in
Webster and from ireports was very
much enjoyed by all present. The eve
ming was spent in games, music and
social converse. Very nice refresh
ments were served.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Cement Work

/ am now prepared to do all kinds of
cement work on short notice. All work
guaranteed. Prices right for good work.
w. A. Lavalle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

Faculty of School Entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Hyde at their
home Friday evening of last week
entertained the members of the school
faculty at dinner. A most bountious
repast was served and was very much
enjoyed by all present.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
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, 1912-11-28

leg has a big waist sale on thi
coming week, Don't forget.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

Boys home knit wool stockings at
Mergers for 65c and 75c a pair.