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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
.F|REMEN'S GRAND BALL
HELD AT COTEAU OPERA
HOUSE THANKSGIVING
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE
Couples Attend, And Stewards
Orchestra, of Redfield, Furnish
The Music Which Was
Splendid. Everybody
Has Good Time

Everyone knew there would be a
large crowd at the Coteau opera house
on Thanksgiving night as that was the
occasion of the thirteenth annual ball
of the Webster Volunteer Fire Depart
ment, as the boys in former years have
always been attentive and seen that
those present had a most excellent
time, but the number present-one
hundred and eighty-five gentlemen and
more ladies-was a surprise to all.
The dancing started early and the
music furnished by Stewards orchestra
of Redfield, was of high quality and the
numbers were very numerous, seeming
to join in the spirit that everyone was
there for good time. Hon. L. G.
Ochsenreiter officiated as "caller" for
the square dances and many people
were surprised that Louie" was right
on the calling proposition,
they were told to remember that he
had been away from home much of
late on large real estate and mining
transactions and might have attended
dances during his absence.
The large crowd, the jolly time and
the general satisfaction experienced by
all at the dance Thursday evening
by those who attended and those who
purchased tickets and did not-should
convince the fire ladies that their
efforts in saving the property of Web
ster people are appreciated always who
are willing to boost for anything which
will bring pleasure or profit to the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Rury and Martin

Miss Anna Bury and John V. Martin,
both of Webster, were married at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Buhler, of
Butler, on Thanksgiving day at 1l:30
o'clock a. m, Rev E. c. H. Peithmann
of this city officiating. Only the par
ents, sisters and brothers of the bride
witnessed the ceremony.
The contracting parties are well and
favorably known in Webster. Mrs.
Ma rtin has conducted the city hospital
for the past four years and by her kind
ness, sympathy and efficiency has
endeared herself to her patients and
their relatives and made a host of
friends beside.
Mr.. Martin, "Jack" as he is famil-
iarly known was on the police force
here for years and by his clean and
careful conduct and strict attention to
duty made friends of nearly all of our
people. We join all Webster folk in
hearty congratulations
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Adams-Carver Wedding

Thanksgiving November %, 1912
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Judge
Sherman M. Duggan, at the home of
the bride, performed the words that
made Josiah J. Adams and Mrs. Alletta
L. Carver, both of this city, man and
wife. Present at the wedding were
Miss Sigird Fjerdingstad, sister of the
bride, w. S. d. Adams, brother of the
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Denton
and Miss Louise Denton. After the
ceremonies wedding dinner was
served at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. F. Denton. The couple are well
and favorably known. Joe" has been
a bachelor so long that it was hard
work to convince anyone that he was
really married. Their many friends
congratulate them and wish them the
very best that can come in this journey
through life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
A Farewell Party

A very representative Webster crowd
gathered at the Methodist parsonage
last Friday evening, in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. Goodwin and Mrs. Mary
Sherwood who have gone from US for
some time, Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin to
California and Mrs. Sherwood to Hot
Springs, S. d., where her daughter
resides. When the crowd had pretty
well arrived, Mr.. Will Cass brought his
automobile into requisition and special
guests were whirled down to the par
sonage in better than double quick time
everybody seemed to enjoy the occas-
ion save for the one thought, that
earthly friends must part. After
refreshments all separated-wishing
the departings ones Godspeed until we
shall meet again.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Young Ladies Entertain

The young ladies of Webster issued
invitations early last week to about
sixty ladies to be present at character
costume dancing party at the Kading
hall Saturday night. About fifty-five
responded in person, almost on half Of
the number being dressed in male
attire. We were not aware we had so
many good impersonators of the sterner
sex and we we would advise you young
men to look well to your dancing in the
future as the gentlemen Saturday
night certainly tripped the light fan
tastic" in an excellent manner.
The music was furnished by young
ladies orchestra from Waubay and was
very much enjoyed and appreciated.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Some Day County Corn

R. Raymann planted four acres of
yellow dent corn last spring as an
experiment and when he had finished
his husking he was satisfied that Day
county was in the corn belt The yield
was 81 bushels per acre. We have a
sample upon our desk, while it is not
as large as some ears we have seen, it
is well matured, has fourteen rows Of
kernels around the cob and forty-two
kernels in each row. In fact it is
almost a perfect specimen.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
A New POIicem a n

At Mondays meeting of the council
j. c. Garrick, who has been our eff
cient chief of police for over a year,
resigned his position in order to have a
months vacation before accepting the
office of sheriff to which he was elected
Mt the recent election. Mayor Mohs
appointed John Helwig to the position
and his appointment was confirmed by
the city council. Mr.. Helwig is well
known to many Day county people
being son of Joseph Helulg of this
city. He has spent sufficient years in
Chicago upon the police force to enable
him to be entitled to pension which
10 guarantee that he ''knows his
business. We congratulate all par.
ties concerned.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Sandbaged and Robbed

w. S. Willis evidently will never for
get the experience he encountered in
st. Louis at midnight on Thursday,
November 2lst, while on his way to
Florida. 1t seems he missed the train
making the most direct route from Chi
cago to the peninsula state, and was
directed to train which landed him in
st. Louis. When he arrived in the latter
city while walking across the bridge
which separates east and west st. Louis
two men approached from the darkness
mind you it was midnight-and de-
manded Willis to hold up his hands and
to be d--n quick about it. The latter
made move for his hip pocket in quest
of his revolver, but it then flashed across
his mind that the weapon was in his
grip. When the thugs noticed this
suspicious move, one of the robbers
quickly struck Willis on the top of the
head with sandbag which felled him.
When the victim recovered he found the
culprits had gone through his pockets
and relieved him of $3.50 in cash. 1t
seems the night-hawks were yet dis
satisfied. They had secured Willis
check book on the State Bank of And
over, and demanded him to sign one of
the blanks. Willis reluctantly did so.
But when told to sign second check,
Willis replied that one was enough.
This enraged one of the toughs, and he
replied, 'd-n you, sign or we will
fire you in the river" His countenance
showed he meant what he said, and
there was no alternative but to sign.
They then departed warning Willis to
keep quiet if he valued his life. The
victim found the thugs had overlooked
$40 bill he carried in his vest pocket.
Willis continued his journey to Florida,
and arrived home yesterday morning.
The blow he received is very painful
and may prove of serious nature. The
stolen checks were sent here for collec.
ton through the Southern Illinois
National bank, Of East st. Louis, Ill.
One was for the sum of $500 and the
other for 500. They were in favor OF
j. S. Hennesey, and were Endorsed or
the back by Hennesey and F. A. Hart,
but the suspicious Of Mr.. Moxness,
cashier of the State bank, were aroused
and he did not honor the paper. The
curtain now drops on the tragedy. =
Andover Gazette.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
THANKSGIVING TIME
EVERYONE IN WEBSTER
CELEBRATES THEDAY
MUCH TO Be THANKFUL FOR
Everyone Prosperous. No Ill
ness of Any Serious Nature
Splendid Crops, Good
Prices. Church Services
Firemen's Dance

Thanksgiving day for Webster peo-
pleas it was for all South Dakota
people-was a day of genuine thanks
giving. There was no need of strain
ing ones imagination for something to
be thankful for. There were many
reasons. The health of the country,
the health of stock of all kinds, the
bountiful crops, the unprecedented
weather of the year, the splendid
roads, the good prices. In fact every
thing gave reason for thanksgiving.
The churches all had appropriate
services which were quite well attended
by the women. We know whereof
we speak as we attended one of them
and the percentage was about 16 to /
and we were informed that the same
ratio was true in other places of wor-
ship. Of course most of the men were
compelled to remain at home and pre-
pare the turkey for the Thanksgiving
feed, which accounts for their nom
attendance. Those who were present
were made better and had better
appetites for having given thanks to
the Lord for all his blessings. AS we
were writing the above a gentleman
dropped into the office and said we
were mistaken about what some of the
men were doing and admonished US
THAT there were many men CIV
ing up thanks in the secrecy of their
own closets. We accept the amend
ment and print il to absolve all who
did not go to church.
There were weddings for some in the
afternoon and in the evening was the
Firemen's dance of which an account
is given in another column.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
NUMBER 1G
An Explanation

Last week we took exception to a
reply received over the telephone from
the depot in this city. Agent Meyer
informs us that we were in error:
That the operator at the depot reports
the train to Central at the telephone
station and all parties are expected to
get such information from there as it
would be impossible about train time
for the depot to answer all calls" We
had no desire to do any injustice to any
member of the depot force but we
must say that we believe they could
come nearer to the time than ten or
fifteen minutes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Hanse News Items

Mr.. Landers was in Waubay Friday.
Chas. Miller spent Monday in Sisse-.
ton.
John P. Opitz was in Webster Satur-
day.
Edwin Olson went to Waubay Tues
day.
Severt Moen spent Monday at Wau-
bay.
Ole Kjorsvig was Warbay visitor
Friday.
Oscar johnson was a Waubay visitor
Monday.
M. w. Lawrence spent Friday in
Waubay.
Gilbert Moen went to Webster Mon
day and returned Tuesday. a
Englebret Sletten made a business
trip to Webster Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Snider and Mike
Opitz visited at the r. Snider home
Sunday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Severt Moen a
fine baby boy Friday. Mother and
child doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Lawrence and
daughter, Frances, called at the Chas,
Miller home Sunday.
Miss Thresa Opitz spent Thanksgiv-
ing with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John P. Opitz. She went to Huffman.
Sunday and from there will return to
Sisseton.
Mike Snider and Miss Samson were
united in marriage at the Frank Cath
Ollie church Tuesday at ten o'clock.
After the church ceremony wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
brides parents, The bridesmaids were
Misses Tracy Snider and Tracy Sam,
son, the groomsmen were Math Snider
and Math Samson. The bride was
becomingly gowned in white silk.
Both the young people have always
lived in this vicinity and are well and
favorably known and have the best
wishes Of host of friends for happy
life.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
The Weather Report

The cooperation weather observer,
o. o. Floren, of Roslyn gives US the
following information for the past
month.
Maximum temperature 70 on the
10th.
Minimum temperature s on the Oath.
Total precipitation trace.
Total snowfall trace.
There were Ia clear days, ID partly
cloudy and cloudy days.
The prevailing direction of the wind
was from the northwest.
In closing his report Mr.. Floren
says: The precipitation for this month
was only trace-less than .01 of ar
inch. The lightest for. any month
since the beginning of my service.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
METHODIST

The services in the Methodist church
for the coming Sunday are as follows:
Meeting of Ladies Aid at Happe Rest
Rooms next Friday afternoon.
Quarterly conference next Saturday
afternoon, 800 o'clock, at the Methodist
church. Elder Hardness will be present.
Sunday morning-Sacramental service
--sermon by Elder Hardness.
Bible School 1900 nj. H. Hetley,
Evening preaching hour 1880 Sermon
by pastor.
The public is invited to worship with
as. M. R. Crisp. Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
An Afternoon Party

Miss Gratia Kjerland invited num-
Der of her young lady friends to spend
the afternoon with her Wednesday at
the home of her parents, DR.. and Mrs.
7. N. Kjerland. The time was very
delightfully."- spent in games and music.
At six o'clock a course dinner was
served and very much enjoyed by all.
The guests remained and spent the
evening. 1t was just one of those
jolly times which young folks always
have.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Supper and Sale

You can get splendid supper and
find delightful display of needlework
all kinds Of nice things for Christmas
at the supper and sale to be held at
the Happe Rest Room by the Ladies
of st. Johns Norwegian church Thurs
day evening December 18th.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
JOhnson.GrOss

Last Saturday afternoon, Nov. 80,
Hans J. johnson, of Webster town
ship, and Miss Hilda Gross, Of Webster
repaired to the Methodist parsonage
and were united in marriage by Rev.
Crisp. Herman Gross and Cora j.
Gross were present as best man and
bridesmaid.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson make a good
impression both in manner and appear
ance and host of friends wish these
estimable young married folk the
greatest happiness and success as they
launch out in life together.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
DAY COUNTY CATTLE.
AT NATIONAL LIVE STOCK
SHOW IN CHICAGO
TAKE TWO SECOND PRIZES
The Twenty Head of Herefords
Exhibited by III. o. and Ii. ii.
Wickre at the National -
Stock Show, Go up in
the Front Rank


Last week H. o. Wickre went to the
National Live Stock Show at Chicago
with twenty head of steers from his
now famous herd of Hereford cattle
which were raised by his son, B. H.
Wickre on the farm in the northwest
ern part of thy county. Mr.. Wickre
has taken many prizes upon his cattle,
horses and hogs in the last few years.
We have picture of a rare collection
of cups and badges he has received from
the National, Northwestern Live Stock
Shows at fairs in this and other states
and he has now added another to his
long list of prize winners.
At the National Live Stock Show in
Chicago he secured two prizes. The
Reporter and Farmer has ever and
always boosted for good stock of all
kinds. Here comes the evidence that
our advice when followed has been of
financial benefit. This is Mr.. Wickre's
telegram. my twenty feeder steers
won second in the open class and second
in the Hereford class, Not so bad at
that in the National Live Stock Show
from Day county, South Dakota"
What Mr.. Wickre and his son have
done is possible for every farmer in
Day county and in South Dakota, in
fact if they will but select this stock
and give them proper care and atten-
ton. The success of Mr.. Wickre in
the raising horses, cattle and hogs
should be an object lesson of sufficient
merit to induce every farmer in Day
county to discard the scrubs and raise
registered stock. @.".
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Cattle For Chicago Show

H. 0. Wickre, of Webster, s. D.,
one Of the leading stockmen and cattle
breeders Of the state, YVES in South st.
Paul yesterday on his way to Chicago
with a carload of fancy Hereford cat
tie, which he will enter in the Inter
national Live Stock exposition which
opens there Saturday. Mr.. Wickre's
cattle are young stock of the feeder
variety. In past years he has been q
frequent winner of ribbons and prizes
at the Northwest Live Stock show held
at South st. Pau. st. Paul Pionee,
Press, Thursday.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
MGuyedO The Policeman

The ladies coming home from their
party on Saturday evening passed by
the Commercial hotel-some dressed in
male attire-and they saw policeman
sitting in front. OF course they got
gay and there was such remarks as,
"Shee Let HimySleep; Poor Fellow
Don't Get Much Rest" 'It Must Be
Painful To Sleep So Sound" That's
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
UNITED EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

The United Evangelical Lutheran
church will hold services next Sunday
as follows:
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Morning services at HOO a. m.
Evening service at 7;30 o'clock.
c. Stretch, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05

Wilcox, He's On Nights" At the last
sally the officer butted in and said:
This is not Wilcox, but the new man;
the curfew rang several hours ago and
if you kids are not off the street pretty
soon you will be run in" They went
and were surprised to learn the next
day that it was Wilcox who sent them
home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

There will be services at st. John s
Lutheran church next Sunday morning
and evening.
Children's service and Sunday school
at II: 55 o'clock a. m.
All who understand the Norwegian
language are cordially invited.
o. o. Hafstad, Pastor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
Church Notes
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Services will be held each Sunday at
HOO o'clock in the east room of the Fire.
men hall. Also every Wednesday eve
ming at 500 o'clock.
Everybody is welcome to these SER
vices. S. l.. Potter, First Reader.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05
School Notes

The Sixth Grade won the half holi-
day this month.
Joseph Frost has returned to the Bird
grade after six weeks absence.
On the LIST floor the Fourth Grade
won the holiday for good attendance.
The Junior class won the half holi-
tay and took their day off Tuesday.
Last Friday evening occurred a fast
basket ball game between the Webster
high school boys and the Groton high
school boys. The playing on both sides
was excellent and certainly was very
interesting game to the spectators.
The teams were well matched and
many times the score was even. The
first half ended Webster IL, Groton 10.
Our boys came on the floor the
second half resolved to win. At first
the outlook was dark, but John Soren-
son and Martin Visit guarded their
men so it was impossible for them to
make SO very many scores and Alfred
Sorbel and Erwin Kading showed their
spirit and began to make baskets, and
slowly but surely their score increased
and the second half ended in a victory
for Webster. Final score, Webster Is,
Groton %.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-05

Webster
Erwin Kading, F.
James Forbes, G.
Alfred Sorbel, c.
Martin Visit, G.
John Sorenson, G.
Groton
Patterson, F.
Kromel, F.
Wilson, c.
Reiber, G.
Bierman, G.
Coaches Clement and Jones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
THE STATE ORGANIZATION.
rarity OF Sumter Folks Will Go From
Here July 9th to Attend Meeting at
Columbia.

That Sumter will be we'll repre-
sented at the organization of a state
commercial body which will take
place in Columbia on Tuesday, July
9Th, is the assurance Of the Chamber
of Commerce and the excursion com
mittee Of that body which met Mon
day to formulate plans of getting the
business men of Sumter to attend that
meeting.
1t was decided by the committee to
secure a special train over the South
ern Railway which will leave here
| at l o'clock in the afternoon and re-
turn after the close of the meeting
and banquet which will be held in
Columbia. Everybody is invited 10
so on this train to the meeting in
columbia. whether they are members
Of the Chamber Of Commerce or not,
The cost Of the round trip will be
$3.50 on this special train. The cost
of the banquet tickets will be 81.
| In the number which will attend
from this place will be the Sumter
Band, which is expected to do some
boosting for Sumter at the meeting
| 1t is probable that the Sumter del
egation will line up at the depot and
headed by the band, march in full
force up to the city hall where the
meeting will be held. They will also
afterwards form in front Of the city
hall and do some growing for Sum.
ter. the Game Cock city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
SHOT BY A. c. l.. CONDUCTOR
obstreperOus Passenger Gives Trou.
ble-NOt Badly Hurt.

Florence, June 24.--Norman Sam
uel, negro from Pee Dee, S. c., was
SHOT and painfully thopeh not seri-
ously, wounded last nit hit by Capt
Joseph d. MINIS, conductor on Pas
senger Train No. 55, from Whining
ton.
Samuel became obstreperous on
the train and when demonstrated
with by the conductor he drew his
gun and attempted to shoot Capt.
Minnis, but the conductor was too
quick for him and shot him in the
head. The negro then fired several
shots at the conductor, but all the
bullets went wild. Samuel was
brought to Florence and locked up.
He will be given n preliminary hear
ing tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
BLACK RIVER UNION MEETING.
Begins at PinewOOd Oh Friday-The
Program.

Pinewood, June 24.-The Black
River union meeting will be held here
beginning next Friday, the 2Sth in
stant, concluding on Sunday. An in
teresting program has been arranged
for the occasion, as follows:
Friday, s p. M, sermon by the Rev.
j. w. Booth.
Saturday $50 a. m., topics for dis
cussion: The Sunday School the
Garden of the Church." NJ. j. Kyser.
THE Work of the Church in Devel-
oping its Young Members" NJ. w.
Rankin
Saturday, Il m., sermon by the
Rev. C.. c. Brown.
Saturday, p. m., sermon by the
Rev j. y. Tolar.
Saturday, 8 p. m., sermon by the
Rev. j. 7. Going.
Sunday, 1 a. m., sermon by the
Rev. II. X. Williams. Collection for
state missions
Sunday, p. m.. sermon by the
Rev. VIM. Haynsworth
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-06-29
WINTHROP COLLEGE
Scholarship and Entrance Examine
ton.

The examination for the award OF
vacant scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission Of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday. July S. at 8
a m. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years Of age. When
scholarships are vacant after July
they will be awarded to those making
the highest average at this examina-
ton, provided they meet the condl
tions governing the award. Applt~
cants for scholarships should write to
President Johnson before the exami-
nation for scholarship examination
blanks. ,ls,.ft Il
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September Is, 1912. For further
information and catalogue, address
Pres. D. B, Johnson, Rock Hill, s. c.