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% T'jle social event of the season at "Worthing was last Thursday evening after the regular meeting of the Wood­men in their new quarters. As they were about to close, in marched the ladies, sistt rs and wives of the Wood­men to the number of about twenty, all loaded with baskets filled with nicely cooked edibles and steaming hot coffee, which, in a very short time, was nicely arranged on tables. In a nice little speech, by Mrs. E. D. Lewis, the Woodmen were cordially invited to partake of the feast, which they did with a zeal that certainly must have satisfied the donors. After supper the Woodmen thanked the ladies, assuring tbem that their kindness was appreciat­ed and would long be remembered.

|}f*» followed games such as both old foung call most heartily enjoy, past midnight, when all went

,,/wishing that such pleasant times could come often. The Woodmen of Camp 1603 may well feel a trifle proud of their order, and most especially of the Worthing Camp, which is in such a flourishing condition.

Miss Helga Hage will leave for Minneapolis next Tuesday, going by the way of fioux Falls, where she will meet her sister, Misp Anna, and to­gether they will go to the "Mill City," where they will select a spring stojk of goods for the Hage & Paulson millinery store ot this city and study the latest styles in hats and dressmaking. Miss Anna Paulson will join them in a couple of weeks.

jThe following appeared in laet Mon-^3 Argus-Leader, under the head of

Dakota Notes: Some little ex-4ment was caused at Canton last

week by the sight of two wolves run ning at f nil speed through Main street In a very short time several parties were out scouring the country for them with hounds. The wolves ars said to be quite numerous in the ti nber along the river.

Owing to the disagreeable weather last Monday night the crowd which gathered at the home of Geo. Woodley to enjoy the geographical social was not very large but this fact did not hin­der those who braved the weather from spending a pleasant evening. Miss Ethel Bennett proved to be the most efficient in the contest and was consequently awarded the prize.

—Go to D. S. Waldo's flour and feed store for pure fresh ground Buchwheat flour. 26tf

Dr. Noid was at Sioux Falls Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. John Isakson visited at

Sioux Falls last week. Thos. Thorson was at Sioux Falls

this week1 on business. Mr. Davies annonces a teachers meet­

ing for Saturday, Feb 5. Olaf Sogn renewed his subscription

to the LEADER Tuesday. W C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Jud

Conklin Thursday, Feb. 8. Mr and Mrs. A D. Hymers are now

visiting at Whitewater, Wisconsin. The "Upper Ten" spent Tuesday

afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Bertrand. A Masonic social is among the pleas­

ure events advertised for Friday night. Frank Cable and Frank Hartzell

were up from Hudson Tuesday on busi ness.

T. Mausback of Worthing, advanced his subscription to the LEADER Wed­nesday.

Miss Belle Waterbury completed her visit in the city and returned to Parker last Friday.

Mrs. Ben Olson returned to Mitchell last Friday after a brief visit with Mrs) F. H. Treat.

Charley Kundert and E. P. Farmer were up from Beresford last Monday on business.

Editor Cooley of the Hudson Tribune, was transacting business in the city Monday last.

A union temperance meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Jan. 30.

The Equality club will meet with Mrs. N. C. Nash on Monday, Jan. 31, at 2:30 o'clock p m.

They are yours for the asking—seeds at the LEADER office. Come in and get some garden seeds before they are all gone

A meeting of the board of directors of the LEADER is elsewhere advertised to meet in the LEADER office on Tues­day, Feb 1.

Miss Anna Hage returned to her home in Howard, this state, Monday, after a few weeks' visit with relatives in this city.

Owing to the Masonic social which will occur Friday night, the band con­cert has been postponed to Monday night, Jan. 31.

W. M Stark, one time employed by Lewis Bros of this city, passed through Canton this week oa his way to and from Sioux Falls. :

Hoyt's "A Bachelor's Honeymoon" will be presented in the Weare opera house in Sioux Falls on next Wednes­day night, Feb. 2.

Dr. Holmgren went to Sioux Falls Tuesday, where on the evening of that day he received the degrees in the Knight Templar's lodge of that city.

Meetings continue with much in­terest at the M. E church. Many begin­ning their new life. Sunday evening a sermon for men, although everybody is invited.

A quartet of solicitors for the Sioux Falls Press passed through Can­ton Tuesday on their way to Mitchell. They report the Press as growing in favor throughout the state.

We do not ask any credit for causing the feed stores to give thirty-five pounds of flour for a bushel of wheat—all we ask is a share of your patronage.

HENDERSON & GUINTER.

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Try our Syrup of Tar, Horehound and Wild Cherry for all coughs and dolds.

School Books and School Supplies. We also solicit your subscriptions.

Physicians' Prescriptions and Family Recipes a specialty. •

Our prescription department is presided over by a registered pharmacist.

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/ Soipte who attended the theatre at

SiOTtfe Falls Monday night did not ex-ptess the greatest satisfaction with the performance in that it did not come up to their idea of a first-class play. This reminds us some of the remarks made when Hon. W. J. Bryan passed thrugh Canton on his presidential tour, to the effect .that he was no orator and a dozen other such expressions. The company which played in Sioux Falls was one of Daniel Frohman's stock companies and has played with success in New York, Chicago and other eastern cities, but if Mr. Frohman comes in contact with the opinions of a few of the critics of Monday night he will doubtless take the company off the road.

Grand Patriarch- D S. Waldo in­stalled the following officers in Friend­ship Encampment No 27, last Friday night: C Braithwaite, chief patriarch; J. C. Neyhart, high priest; F. R Hawn, senior warden; G. T. Mallory, junior warden; A E. Neyhart, scribe; D. S. Waldo, treasurer; Robert Tucker, out­side sentinel; A B Gardner, inside sentinel; J H. Moe, guide; C. T. Wells, first watch; C A. Reynolds, second watch; F L Arnold, third watch; W. J. Byrnes, fourth watch.

The Sioux City line of the North­western Telephone Co was opened for business Monday and the customary free trial was indulged in by many who have friends in Sioux City Canton now ha? telephonic connections with the north, south, east and west, the first two and the last named directions being reached by the Northwestern and the third by the Western Electric Co.

Mr Dahl of Sioux Falls, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday talking "Klondike" to our business men. Mr. Dahl represents a stock company re­cently formed in Sioux Falls for the purpose of investigating the gold fields of Alaska He, with a party of other South Dakotans, expects to leave for the Klondike regions in about two weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. George Martin depart­ed for their future home at Geneva, 111., last Friday. Mr. Martin and R J. Dixon have engaged in the mercantile business and it is very probable that they will remain there for the future, although the fact that Mr. Martin re­tains his Canton property may signify his return to this city at some future date.

L. S Nelson of Luverne, Minn., call­ed on the LEADER Monday as he was about to leave for his home after spend­ing a few days in Norway towDship with old friends. During his stay in this county, Mr Nelson delivered five temperance lectures in Norway town­ship Mr Nelson is one of the promi­nent lawj ers of Rock county, Minn.

Mrs. F H. Bacon was the recipient of a pleasant surprise Monday afternoon by the ladies of the "Upper Ten," the event being an anniversary of her birth. The event was well planned and successfully carried out. The ladies presented Mrs. Bacon with a peautifal - present as a rememberanco of the enjoyable time spent.

Notice to the members of the local branch of the Social Democracy: Our monthly meetings come on Saturday on or before the full moon of each month- Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 5. at 7 o'clock p. m. All members are request­ed to be present, also all friends of reform Jere Gehon.

His many friends will be pleased to learn of the fortune which Sid Ross, formerly of this city, has met in the way of promotion in the employ of the C. M. & St. P. R'y Company. He has recently been appointed station agent and operator at Buck Grove, Iowa, a station about 60 miles south of Sioux City.

John Overseth and Olaf Sogn, accom-pained by Misses Anna and Gunda Jacobson, went up to Sioux Falls Mon­day to attend the theatre The Misses Jacobson went from there to Madison to resume their studies at the State Nor­mal. The boys returned to their Nor way township homes on Tuesday.

The readings of Miss Rachel M. Axford were vigorous tests of intellec­tual grasp, interpretative ability and elocutionary technique in its highest sense The usual calm of the audience was swept away in the tide of sympa­thetic appreciation and unstinted plau­dits —B9Ston Herald.

The services in the Epi-copal church last Thursday evening were largely attended and were very interesting. Rev. Fisher has a manner that is very winning and the LEADER hopes to see the church filled every Thursday even­ing which the service certainly merits.

United States Attorney J. D. Elliott, chairman of the Republican state cen­tral committee, and Coe I. Crawford, another shining light of the Republican party, were passengers on their way to Sioux Falls Monday, where a conference of the G O. P. braves occurred.

Miss Axford proved herself as trans­cendent as an elocutionist HS she is in Physical Culture. She is perfectly natural, and the highest quality of dramatic art is to be perfectly natural in expression and gesture.—Columbia, Mo., Statesman. 1896.

Miss Madge Inman returned to her home at Primghar, Iowa, la't week Thursday, after a pleasant visit with her Canton friends.

—Try Roantree's Best Patent Flour at Waldo's. 37tf.

Bradshaw Bros of Worthing, have an ad in this week's LEADER.

—Go to D. S Waldo's flour and feed store for a sack of Best flour. 27tf.

Try "White House" Mocha and Java coffee at Puchett Bros. It is the best.

The regular January term • of the circuit court frr this county has been postponed to March.

B-rnhard Torberson was among the LEADER callers last Saturday who re­newed their subscription.

Andrew Messner of Harrisburg, has the thanks of the LEADER for a dollar on subscription this week.

Mr and Mrs John Claridge of Sioux City passed through Canton Thursday on their way to Wisconsin.

Chas Christopher's auction will occur on Wednesday, Feb. 2. A large amount of stock is enumerated on his sale bills.

Eugene Godly has a new ad. m the LEADER. Mr. »-oldy's stock of cloth ing is most complete and he is receiv­ing the latest novelties every day.

Following the initiation of three new members into Columbia Rebakah lodge No 17, last Tuesday night was given a supper which was greatly enjoyed.

Bedford Hall will be leased to new management next Tuesday. Owing to the death of Bedford, Chas. E. Judd has come into possession of the proper­ty.

The Phoenix Hose Company's dance occurred in Bedford Hall last Friday night and was the source of entertain­ment for a goodly number of Canton's dancers

A small-sized snow storm infested this portion of the globe last Mondav night, but neither snow nor wind pre­vailed in sufficient quantities to prove very disagreeable

L A. Arnold, formerly of the Advo­cate force but recently employed by Asa Forrest, Jr , has been employed in the LEADER office and will henceforth be our champion job printer and ad. setter.

Congressman Knowles sent to the LEADER this week a large quantity of garden seeds which can be secured by calling at this office These seeds are absolutely free, the only cost being the the time required in coming and get­ting them.

Following the dissolution of the firm of Redfield & Parker of Harrisburg, comes the formation of a new firm in which Parker & Messner are equal owners. These gentleman will handle general merchadise and will exchange flour for wheat.

Dr. Noid has secured the management of Bedford Hall and the change will occur on Feb 1. • With the Doctor looking after the interest of the Canton theatre going, public, our people will be certain of seeing the best entertainments that can be secured for a town of _ this size. x-

W. H. Goltry of Beresford, called Thursday and subscibed for the LEAD­ER and Sioux Falls Press. The LRADER'S subscription list is growing rapidly. The LEADER has secured 46 new subscribers for the Weekly Sioux Falls Press since our clubbing offer has been advertised in the LEADER.

John Johnson filed information last Wednesday charging L Simmons with conducting a gambling room in this city. The defendant was brought be fore Judge Cooper Thursday morning and pleaded for more time which was granted and the hearing will occur this Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock

Rachel Morgan Axford, graduate of the Emerson school of Oratory, Boston, now ttacher of elecution in Yankton College, will read and recite in Bedford Hall Wednesday evening Feb.2. admis­sion, adults 25 cents; children 15 cents. Tickets will be on sale at Lewis Bros, next Satnrday. Reserved seats 10 cents extra.

The band boys will give a concert in Bedford Hall on Monday evening. Jan. 31. Local talent will ass st the boys in prrsenting to the public the best con­cert ever given in the city. The boys have been putting in a great many hours of practice of late and our good people may expect something extra­ordinary.

Commander O. S. Gifford of Gen. Lyon Post has appointed the following citizens as an executive committee to have charge of the preparations for the state encampment of the G. A. R , W. R. C. and S of V. which will occur in this city in June: N C. Nash, J P Hawn, I. N. Menor, O. M. Seely and Simon Ulrikson. The commander is also a member of the committee.

The entertainment given by Miss Axford at the Opera House was largely attended, and the praise bestowed upon the brilliant reader was of the most flattering kind. Her keen appreciation of the author's thought and naturalness of expression, together with a faultless elocutionary art make her an elecution-ist whose equal we have never seen be­fore. Her selections embrace the pathe tic, humorous and dramatic.—East Saginaw, Mich. Courier.

We have money to loan on farm lands. Anyone needing money will find it to their advantage to call on us and have your paper held at home. IiEwlS BROS.

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E. Miller of Hudeon, more familiarly known as "Rusty" Miller, and family, consisting of wife, four boys and a girl, were brought to Canton Tuesday by Sheriff Ulrikson and placed in the county jail. Superintendent Sherrud of the Children's Home at Sioux'Falls made complaint to the effect that the children were being ill treated by their parents and by authority of law Sheriff Ulrikson went to Hudson Tuesday with the intention of taking the five children. The parents resisted the law to such an extent and made threats warranting the sheriff in arresting them and bringing them to this city and placing them in the jail A LEADER reporter gained admission to the county bastile Wednes­day and in an interview with the Miller family gained the following informa­tion: The age of the children ranges from two to 12 years. They had lived in a house in Hudson for the past five years which is about 10x12 with a celler beneath it in which six of the family were found by the Sheriff. Mr. Ulrikson gave the LEADER a word pic­ture of the home as he found it; it is too pitiable to publish He purchased over $20 worth of clothing with which to clothe the family before starting for Canton. As to whether or not Superin­tendent Sherrud will take charge of the children will be settled in Judge Cooper's court next Tuesday.

Mrs. Carrie Pitrina Mathison died at her home four an 1 a half miles north­east of Canton on Jan. 19, 1898, at 11 a m. at the age of 54 years, 11 months and 4 days. The decased had been an in­valid for 19 months from a stroke of paralysis in her left side She was born in Helgoland, Norway, Feb. 15,1843. She was married to I. D. Mathison on April 1, 1867. They arrived in this country in the summer of 1868, where they made their home enduring many hardships. On Nov 13, 1881, she with six children wa9 left alone to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving father who died at the age of 38 years. But she with a mother's love offered all her energy and strength for the sake of keeping the home and her children to gether until this day when the same six children, Mrs. Mathilda Forsmo, Christina, Mathias, Jacob, Bertha and Ida Mathison are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. The funeral took place on Jan. 22, and the remains were conveyed from the home to the Bethlehem cametery. Rev. Hof-stad officiated.

The Canton Hospital A ssociation held their annual meeting last Tuesday after noon in the Grieg hall and elected the following officers and board of directors for the ensuing year: J. J. Ch'raft, presi dent; F H. Bacon, vice president; T. H. Helgersou, secretary. The directors are F. H Bacon, Carl Anderson, M. O Bergstroin, O. R. Isackson, S. Ulrikson, Paul Schaiger, G. Satrang, Ole Tunt-land, Sr and M L. Syverud The re port of the officers was most satisfacory and the business for last year is very gratifying to the management.

Oscar Eastman will have an auction on the Schoen homestead in Fairview township, a mile and a half south of Fairview on Mond y, Feb 7, commenc­ing at 1 o'clock sharp The list of arti cles to be sold comprises a complete outfit for the carrying on of work on a farm together with a large amount of stock aud household articles Col. Repp the prince of auctioneers will elocute on this occasion which guarantees a good price for the articles offered.

Royal makes the food pure, wholesome and delicious.

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Fifty-five Cantonites attended the opening of the Weare Opera House in Sioux Falls last Monday ni ht, at which time the great military melo drama, "The Girl I Left Behind Me," was pro­duced. Manager Sam Bear of the opera house, had exerted himself in securing for the above occasion a first-class play produced by a first-class company and to say that he succeeded is simply voicing the sentiment of the vast crowd that filled the opera house Monday night. Those who enjoy that kind of a play were exceedingly well pleased. The opera house is certainly a work of modern architecture and to Architect W. L. Dow of Sioux Falls, is due the credit therefor. The house is owned by the Weare National B&nk of Weare, Mass. The LEADER has made arrangements with Manager Bear whereby the Canton theatre-going public will be posted through our columns of coming attractions in the Sioux Falls opera house.

O. K. Brown, F. H. Huetson, C. O. Haskett, Bob Brenner and J. A. Burk-hardt indulged in a wolf hunt last Thursday and judging from the report by the participants it was a most suc­cessful affair. A large gray wolf, as large a one as was ever seen in the county, was brought to the city as a result of the afternoon's sport. O. K. Brown informed a LEADER reporter that a wolf hunt in the Linderman timber will occur in the near future and as your reporter has deen promised a i-eat with the driver on that occasion we will then be able to make known the tricks of wolf hunting as pursued by our local euthusiasts.

Twenty-two candidates investigated the mysteries of the A. O. U. W. Lodge last Saturday night. The entire even­ing was taken up with work in the three degrees, after which the boys congregated at Ingham's, where an ; oyster supper was served. Deputy j Grand Master R. T Sedam had charge '' of the work and exemj lifted the teach­ings of the lodge in an excellent man­ner. Canton Lodge No. 16, A. O. U. W has a membership of over 50 and its future is most promising.

J. W. Hobson of Springdale town ship, died last Sunday night after a short illness. The funeral took place from the East side M. E. church of Sioux Falls on Wednesday. The remains were laid to rest in the Sioux Falls came* tery. Mr. Hobson was an old resident of this state, having resided in Lincoln county for over twenty years Mr. and Mrs. R R. Pember, daughter and son-in law of the deceased, arrived from Manard. Iowa, last Sunday.

prosperitu Has sirucK us. and we want to divide, and to begin the

New Year right, we have concluded to give in exchange for a bushel of good wheat

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W e have added the latest new machinery and refitted our mill from top to bottom, and we can say with confidence that our

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