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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-06-13
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1912-06-13

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Notice of Chattel MORTGAGE Sale

Whereas, on the 18th day of May. 1911,
Chas. Meyers, mortgagor, exicuted and
delivered to The Farmers and Merch-
ants National Bank, of Webster, mort
gage, cercain chattel mortgage to
secure the payment of forty dollars and
interest, which mortgage was filed in the
Office of the register of deeds of Day
county, South Dakota, on the 8th day of
June, 1911.
And whereas, default has been made in
the conditions of said mortgage, which
default consists in that the debt secured
by said mortgage il past due and unpaid.
Now. therefore, the following property
described in said mortgage, to-wit: One
black mare colt, will be sold at public
auction on Saturday, the 30th day of Nov
ember, 1912, at one o'clock in the. after
Judge sale and feed barn, in the City of
Webster. Day county, y. D., the proceeds
of which sale will be applied to the pay
ment of forty-seyen and $500 dollars now
new claimed to be due on said debt, after
paying costs and disbursements allowed
by law,
Dated at Webster, South Dakota, this
18th day of November, 1912.
The Farmers and Merchants National
:, Bank, Mortgage.
/. III. Woodwork, Attorney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Marriage Licenses in November

Marriage Licenses in November
The following licenses to wed have
been issued by Clerk of Court johnson
during the month of November:
November g. Mike Lewandowski, of
Koscinsko township, to Rosie Miotke, of
Granville township.
November ST. John j. Breske, of
Grenville township, to Mary Hemning.
November Sole B. Smedstad, of
Liberty township, to Ida Rue.
November 12:-Olof Theodore Solberg,
to Alice Amanda Leaf, both of MUIR
duck, Minnesota.
November 12:-Dexter A. Bigelow, to
Marcella German, both of Andover.
November 16:-S Simon Simonson, to
Annie Skudal, both Of Lynn.
November l9;-Ransome J. Ash, of
Butler, to Florence Ethel Stevens, Of
Bristol.
November 20:-P Philip Alvin Corbin,
to virda Esther Fisk, both of Lily.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Of taxes on'a valuation Of "a % In
CITY Of Webster for 1911, granted.

Of taxes on'a valuation Of "a % In
City Of Webster for 1911. granted.
'On motion the Board adjourned ~
lBosrd OF County Commissioners and
|organized as Board Of Education.
Sup't Hstley presiding.
Petition from land owner to be set
over from School Dist. No. 1877 and
attached TO School Dist. No. l29 was
presented to the Board and was on mo-
ton. laid over till Dec. 8. 1919 ut Q
O'Clock p. m.
Petition Of land owenr to be set out
from school district No. 1853 and at
tached to school district No. 1874 was
presented to the Board and was ON
motion granted.
Petition OF land owner to be set out
from school district No. 192 and at
tached TO school district No 22l was
presented to the Board and hearing set
for Jan. z 1913 at O'Clock p. m.
On motion the Board adjourned and
organized as Board of County Com
missioners.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
B Meyer, boarding prisoners. Oct.
................... I'd w
News Printing Co, election sup
plies NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .373 AZ
Mrs A Hempel. laundry for court
house. w
w F'Kading, mdse for poor farm 10 So
FL q Tegtmeier Co. mdse for
court house. ................ IL 10
Day county expense account. "a IL
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet Nov. 10 at . O'Clock a. m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, at o'clock a.
m. the Board met as per adjournment.
present Chairman Hallstrom, Commits
soners Lewno, Wheeler and Bistodeau
The Board then adjourned and the
Auditor organized canvassing Board
to canvas the votes cast at the general
election held on the 9Th day of Nov.
1912 as follows: Chairman Hallstrom,
Commissioners Lewno. Wheeler and
Bistodeau. The Board then proceeded
to canvas the election returns. At 12
O'Clock the adjourned to meet at 1880
o'clock a. m. At-1:30 the Board met,
the same members being present and
continued to canvas the election re-
turns.
The following 10 true and correct
abstract Of the votes cast for Represen-
ttives In Congress. Governor, members
Of the Legislature, State and County
officers and Amendments at the Elec-
tion held In the various precincts of
the county of Day on the 9Th day of
Nov. 1919 as shown by the returns
made by the Judges OF Election and as
canvassed by the Canvsssing Board of
the County of Day.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
en- Hanse, 81 90 road poll tax, Web.

EN- Hanse, 81 90 road poll tax, Web.
ster City, 1911
Rasmus Davidson, abatement on a
valuation of $461 90 in Lynn twp for
1910.
John Fjerstad, abatement of 81 40
tax Waubay village for 1907.
W E Smith, part of lot 43 b lock 49,
1st Addition, Webster
The following refund of taxes were
granted:
81 o Frank. on Tax Ger. No. 1874,
sub and cost.
Nellie Hedke. 81 90 school poll tax
1911, Racine twp
Merit Flanders, road poll tax and in
terest 81 OF, 1911.
Jorgen NAHUM, road poll tax and in
terest OIL OF, Oil.
Geo. Burns. tax in Racine twp and
to be applied on tax of Geo. Burns in
Waubay twp.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
Frank Lewno commissioners service
ana mileage. 1T 20
G E Wheeler, commissioners SER
vice and mileage. .18 80
D l. Bistodeau commissioners SER
vice and mileage. 10 90
s g Hallstrom commissioners SER
vice and mileage. ...........17 90
8 q Hallstrom, transportation of
Jacobson, poor ................75 90
@ E Wheeler app. for transporta.
tion Of poor. ................... 40 90
On motion the Board adjourned to
meet Dec 8, 1919 at . o'c clock a. m.
Chris Grue
County Auditor
Day county s. d.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
chattel Mortgage Sale

Name of mortgagor, Fred Davis.
Name OF mortgage, James G. Rath-
bun.
Owner of mortgage, Lorenz Sxcpaniak.
Date of mortgage, August 10, 1911.
Date Of hling In Day County, South
Dakota, August 10, 1911, at 2:25 o'clock, pm.
SUM secured by said mortgage. $3.50
sum claimed to be due on said mort
Mortgaged property: One gang plow:
one hay rake; one bucker; one mover one
wagon one binder; one iron ,cuItiyator;
one Duckskin mare; one bay horse; one
Default has been made In the con.
ditsions In said mortgage contained. Said
default consists In non payment OF the
notes secured by said mort0n re when the
same became due or at all
Said mortgage will be foreciosed bv a
sale q the above described properfv at
pubic auction. ON Saturday. Deceu,ber
1911, at one o'clock, B. M. In 'front.' Of
Dr. a. "A. Judges livery barn, in the
City webster, Day county, South Dakota
and the proceeds of such sale applied TO
the payment of said debt, after paying
the costs and expenses of this foreclosure.
including attorneys fees as allowed by
Dated November q, 1912.
L0renz Sxcpaniak,
&. A. Wells. Attorney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28

The Canvassing Board then adj
journed and organized as Board OF
Comfy Comm ssipners. GA motion
the Board adjourned to meet Thursday
Nov. 14th at o o'clouck A. NJ.
Thursday, Nov. 18th at 8 o'clock A..
NJ. the Board met pursuant tn sd.
journm mt, present Chairman Halls
from. Commissioners L,wnn, Wheeler
aud Bistodeau On motion the follow.
ing Election expense bills W re audit
al and ailowpd-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
Commissioner
Proceedings
County Board Meets in Regular
Session and Canvasses
Election Returns
webster. 8. D.. Ner. Y. lpl2

Webster. q. d.. Nov. 70, 1912.
The Board of County Commissioners
met pursr ant co adjournment In the
Court House In their office ON Tuesday
the 12th day OF November f9t2 at 20
O'Clock A. NJ. the following members
being present: Chairman Hallssrom,
Commissioners Lewno, Wheeler, Rsff-
elson and Bistodeau.
The minutes OF last meeting were
read and on motion approved.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
Manson Rexford. Co treas.
Oct. 49,. .-...-.-..-.... ..... vi 66i 90
A. M. Alley, Dep. Go. treas
Oct .-...--..........-... SO 90
Chris Grue, Co. Auditor. Oct. l25 90
p. J. Blegcn. dep 20 Aud Oct 20 90
Sina Alsager, clerk to county
auditor. Oct. ................. As 90
] Fl Hetley. Sup't of schools,
GOT .....--.-.-...... 10 W
Ira Howell, dep. supt' schools,
OCT ......-.....,........ 80 90
Frank Anderson, states .attor-
ney. Oct...... ........ -. ios "a
Sherman M Duggan, 90. Judge.
Oct .......-............. -. l11e SO
Chas Buchele, reg Of deeds
Oct .......~................. 100 90
Minnie Kohlhoff, dep. reg. or
deeds Oct. ,65 90
John Dolan, janitor Oct. ....... so 90
Mrs Il I'll Negaard care of Beate
Westgaard...... ............... 30 90
st Mary's Hospital. care of
Bridget Lewis. t2 90
l. q Ochsenreiter, mdse for poor
Farm 49, .....-.............. IA %
On motion the Board adjourned to
1880 o'clock p. I'M. At l 80 O'Clock tie
Board met, all members present.
On motion the following bills were
allowed:
Ira Long. sup't poor farm Oct. ;. so 90
Emma Weber. dom. poor farm. % 90
Teske Bros. threshing poor
farm .............-....... % %
city Of Webster. water and light
Oct. .......~-.-....-... 80 "a
State Of South Dakota. Pro-rata
share OF printing and packing
publicity pamphlets. :276 90
Adams IL Denton. election sup
pHes.... -..-.......~. .l4o 0O
Petition Of Mrs Knapp for abatement
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
rammanx chleftain Dead.

New York, Nov. 24.-Joseph ID. Car
roll, one of the big Four" of Tam.
many Hall and prominent in New
York city politics for twenty years.
ls dead following an operation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-11-28
PENSION Ex-PREslDENTs.
Carnegie Corporation Grants $4,000
a V~ar

New York, Nov. 22.-Future expires
idents of the United States are to be
pensioned in the sum of $4,000 each
annually by action of the Carnegie
corporation of New York.
The grant is provided for with the
idea of enabling former executives OF
the nation to devote their unique
knowledge gained in public affairs to
the public good, free from pecuniary
care.
A similar amount is to be paid wild
ows of former presidents as long as
they remain unmarried.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Much Business In Probate Court.

In the session of the probate court
Saturday afternoon business in the fol-
lowing cases was transacted: The final
account of Marion B.. Dickinson, admin
lstratriX of the estate of Orlando ].
Dickinson of Wilmington, was allowed.
me hnal account of o. E. Butterfeld.
administrator of the estate of Ephraim
NJ. Holland of Wilmington, was allowed
The final account of f. =. Adams, adj
mlnistrator of the estate of Charlotte S.
warren of Marlboro, was allowed The
final account of Elnora G. Taylor and w,
~. Bracket, executors of the estate of
FRANCIS q. Taylor, was allowed The pc
tition OF II. F. Whitney, administrator of
the estate of Laurin II. Turner of Mont
clair n. j., with property here. was al
lowed. The petition of W. Fl. Bracket,
administrator of the estate of Alice S.
Glidden of Dummerston to sell real es-
tate was allowed The authenticated will
of Lucy A. Baker of Northampton. filed
In Hampden county, was allowed here
The petition of George a. Eels, admins
traitor of the estate of Jane A. Abbott.
TO sell real estate was allowed. The
petition of George A. Eels, administrator
of the estate of Jennie A. Eels, to sell
real estate was allowed The final ac-
count of C. l.. Stickney, administrator
of the estate of George w. Pierce, was
allowed The final account of c. l..
SucKneN, ADMINISTRATOR or tne estate or
Ida NJ Pierce, was allowed The account
of c. A. Boyden, trustee of Ellen S. But
Ter, deceased, in the estate of Roxana
Davenport. was allowed The inventory
OF the administrators of the estate OF
Laurin H. Turner of Montclair was filed.
Inc report of the commissioners OF the
estate of Charlotte s. Warren of MARI
boro was filed and accepted. The account
OF H. l.. Roberts, special administrator OF
tne estate of George w. Esterbrook, was
Med and allowed and it was ordered that
the administrator of the estate pay to
tne special admlnistra tor the balance due
MIN as shown by the account. The will
OF Frances A. PEBBLES of Whitingham was
presented by W. A. Brown and the last
saturday of this month set for the hear
ing The account of John f. Gale. ad-
ministrator of the estate OF Edison A.
Akley, was filed and allowed. The re-
port or the commissioners of the estate OF
Herbert E. Taylor was filed and allowed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Saved a Boy from Drowning.

Prompt and heroic work on the part
of Hugh Agnew and John Blake pre-
vented drowning accident on the Hunt
meadow Saturday afternoon, saving the
life of Charles Gay, 8, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Gay of 70 Elliot street. Ice
had formed where the water from the
Connecticut sets back over the mead
ows and a company OF young people and
children were skating there at the time
OF the accident. Several in the crowd
were startled to see the Gay boy slip
into an opening in the ice and sink out
or sight The water at that point was
about 20 feet deep. but 1t was still,
winch probably prevented the child from
being carried under the ice, Mr.. Ag-
new and Mr. Blake skated as near to
the hole as they dared and when the
BOY rose to the surface a hockey stick
was extended TO him. 1t was seen, how
ever, that the stick was not sufficient
TO rescue him and Mr.. Agnew quickly
removed hsl overcoat and used II as a
lifeline. saving the scared child from
sinking second time. When the two
young men undertook to lift him out the
Ice broke under them and as they were
lying down both went into the water.
The lad chung TO the overcoat and by
swimming with him the rescuers Were
able to lift him to a position where
others could take him ahore, after
which they climbed out with some diff
hculty the ice breaking several times,
The boy, shivering with the cold, was
walked to the Fort Dummer Mills and
from there wrapped in blankets and
robes, was taken home in an automo-
bile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05

TO RENT-Modern, tenement. Inquire
L at 8 WASHINGTON ST. 1-lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, Jan. q by Rev. Roy
Nj. Houghton. Capt. Walter Orrin Cooley
and Miss Rose Osborn Putnam. both of
Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Jan. 2. by Rev DR..
John r. Cow, Eugene P. Duby and Miss
Susan Edna Scranton. both of Brattle-
boro.
In Hinsdale. N. H.. Dec. &C. Benjamin
Cove of Warren, VT, and Miss Pearl
King of Hinsdale.
In Bellows Falls. Jan. l, by Rev. C. l..
Eaton, Almon NJ. Richards of Bellows
Falls and Mrs. Addie B. Osgood of South
Acworth, n. H.
In South Londonderry, Dec. 25, by
Rev. G. II. Sisson, Chester ID. Bebee of
Winhall and Miss Louzella r. Hughes OF
Winhall Hollow.
In South Vernon, Dec 29. by A. A.
Dunklee, Esq, Benton b. Hale of Gill,
Mass, and Miss Gertrude Blanchard of
Bernardston, Mass.
In South Newfane. Dec. 80, by Rev e
c. Clark. Stuart Julius Chaplin of Brat
tleboro and Miss Emogene Winifred VIII
lard of West Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
NO QUESTION ABOUT
Sewers Dyspepsia Tablets Must
Cure indigestion or They are

w. f. Root, Brattleboro. and C. II.
Parmalee, Wilmington, continue to sell
Brattleboro and Wilmington people with
the understanding that they positively
must cure dyspepsia or, indigestion or
they will not cost a cent. Experience
has proven that SEAVER'S DYSPEPSIA
TABLETS cure dyspepsia in forty nine
cases out of fifty. That is a remar ka BILE
statement considering how difficult ii
Is to cure dyspepsia, but the facts In
the case can be easily verified. There is
every reason to have confidence for Will
fred F.. Root and C. II. Parmalee will
least hesitation should you fail to be
benefited and cured. You will see a
marked improvement right away, all
kinds OF food can be eaten freely and is
more easily digested There is no full
ness or distress after eating because
SEAVER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS aid
the stomach to assimilate and digest and
make more red, rich blood to strengthen
the body.
AS nerve tonic nothing in the world
will do you so much good as SEAVER'S
DYSPEPSIA TABLETS. They are just
the thing for those who feel run down,
nervous, tired and worn out and need
something to give them new life and
new energy. Don't hesitate a minute
BUT GO RIGHT TO Wifred f. Root $
or c. H. Parmalee's and try SEAVER'S
DYSPEPSIA TABLETS on their recon-
mend and guarantee, for they must help
and cure you or they cost nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Mrs. John Henkel.

Mrs. Katherine Meier Henkel rs, wife
or John Kenkel of Is Estey street, died in
her home at O'Clock Wednesday after
noon. She had been in i'll health with
cancer of the stomach since last spring
and had been confined to her bed since
about oct |. She was born in Frank
Main, Germany, April Is, 1886,
and was one of family of eight children.
she came to this country so wears ago
ana settled in Greenfield, Mass. and was
there three years. On May 30, 1868. she
was married to John Henkel of this
town They lived in this village two
years and then moved to West Brattle-
ooro where Mr.. Henkel made furniture
ana their home was there 33 years
Twelve years ago they moved to Estey-
Nlhe' Mr. Henkel having a position as
carver with the Estey Organ company
Mr. ana Mrs. Henkel had four children
resides her husband she leaves two
chnuren' John c. Henkel of II Elliot
street and Mrs, Emma E. Smith of
Sprihgneld' Mass, and a nephew, Fred
Cole or Turner'S Falls. She was a men,
per OF the congregational church in West
Brattleboro and the Ladies' Enterprise
society, Although not participating
much In aHairs outside her home she
made many friends, who were attracted
by her sterling character and loving
personality. Rev l.. NJ. Keneston of
Preston. Conn, will officiate at the funer-
al in the home at 2 o'clock tomorrow
The burial will take place in Prospect
Hill cemetery -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro. Dec. 81, Mrs. Leah
Pearson Rathbone. 81, widow of Joseph
Rathbone.
In Brattleboro Jan. 4, Miss Alice NJ.
Holland, "a
In Brattleboro, Jan. 3, Mrs. wilmont
r. Gaige. 49,
In Brattleboro, Jan. 3. Mrs. Katherine
Meier Henkel. rs, wife of John Henkel
In West Townshend, Dec. 30, Louis Il.
Belleville of Brattleboro, IS.
In Bellows Falls. Dec 80, Mrs. Oscar
NJ. Baker. II.
In Keene. n. H.. Dec, %. George
Southwick, 10, of Lynn. Mass.
In New York city, Dec. &c, Daniel Mel
nor Bissell, 70, native of Wilmington
In Highland, N. Y. Dec. 30. Mrs. Maria
Underwood Attridge. rs. widow of Ozerl
Attrldge. formerly of williamsville.
In Hinsdale, N. H., Dec. 80, Mrs. Jane
Dix, n, widow of Thomas f. Dix.
In Walpole. N. H., Dec. 2s. Mrs Sa-
rah M. Warn, rs, wife of William Warn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Card of Thanks.

So many messages of sympathy have
come to us since the death of our hus-
band, son and brother we take this way
to thank our friends and neighbors who
assisted at the last sad duties and all
others who by word, deed or silent sym
pathy helped tighten the blow and give
us comfort, also for the many beautiful
flowers which give to us feeling that
our grief was shared. Will each of you
accept the heartfelt thanks of
Mrs. l.. +. Belleville,
Mr. and Mrs. d. Belleville
Don f. Belleville.
Brattleboro, Jan. 4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
A Card.

We wish to express our sincere graft
tude to the many friends whose thought
ful Kindness was so freely given at the
time of our recent crushing bereavement
Edward J. Shea,
Harold Shea,
Edward j. Shea, Jr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
BIRTHS.

In Saxtons River, Jan. 2. a daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien NJ. Hunt
In New York city. Dec. 30. a son, Alan,
to Mr. and Mrs. Leon S. Harvey of New
York and grandson to Mr.. and Mrs. A.
II. Harvey of Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05
Record Breaking Business at the Post
Office.

The following statement shows the
business transacted at the Brattleboro
post office for the past year: Postal re-
ceipts for the year ending Dee. 81. 1911,
A7, 49, being an increase over the year
1910 of $70S5S. and over that of 1909 of
Sl729,22. The business of Christmas week
was one-third larger than ever before.
showing postal receipts for that week of
$2733,35 for the month of December the
receipts were $6392.24. being an increase
In the sale. of stamps and stamped paper
over December. 1910 of s1s6lOl. There
were during the year 1911. 34,l56 money
order transactions amounting to $667,
1924. being an increase over the year
1910 of 1925 transactions and $780, 476.9S in
amount. The increase over that of five
years ago was 1853 transactions and
$40, 77S.45. During the last Christmas
week there were 9l5 money order trans
actions amounting to $l4632. 70; registered
letters received and dispatched for the
same period 1923. and lO4 delivered at the
desk, and special delivery letters dis
spatched during the week "a. and deliv-
cred So. No account was taken of the
Christmas packages received and deliv-
cred or despatched. but the volume was
enormous, requiring two teams and ex-
ira carrier service for six days to make
the deliveries and extra clerical help In
the office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-01-05

For the lands sake-use Bowker's Fer
tiiZers.
They enrich the earth and those who till
it."