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r-yt&T1'-. ADVERTISE in the LEADER. Largest Paper, Largest Circu lation. $1.50 per year. Volum* 20. Number 19 Lx- the W in its cause. Commencing Saturday October 23 Nelson-Sivesind The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sivesind 2j miles north of Inwood, Iowa, was the scene of a pretty home wedding, ou Wednesday Oct. 6, when their daughter Inga Theodora, be came the wife of Gilbert Nelson of Geddes, S. D., Rev. Berge officiating. Families and relatives of contract ing parties, besides the choir of which the bride was a member were present at the ceremony, which was perform ed under a beautiful decorated canopy. The color scheme was blue and white. The bride was becomingly gowned in blue silk crepe de meteor with lace garnishings and carried a boquet of white carnations, and she wore a veil which was trimmed with lilies of the valley. She was attended by Miss Ella Ulrlckson and Miss Inga S La tidy and Palma Sivesind flower girl. The groom wore conventional black and was accompanied by Otto Sivesind and Björne Teslow. The wedding march was played by Miss Pearl Moen. A delicious dinner was served, directly following the ceremony, which was performed at 3 p. m. in the large dining room where two large tables were decked with delicious things to eat. During the dinner hour the Inwood Choir rend ered several selections. Dinner was served to a hundred guests. The pleasures of the evening were further enhanced for all by games, music, and social chat and at mid night a delicious supper was served, after which relatives and friends de parted for their respective homes wishing the bridal pair hearty con gratulations and good wishes for a successful and happv future. The gifts to «he bridal couple were numer ous and useful and were silent remind ers of the friendship existing for them among their associates. Out of town guests at the wedding were the groom's two sisters, Mrs. Bönning of Kadoka, S D,, and Mrs CHRISTOPHERSON FOR CONGRESS Speaker of 1915 Legislature— Candidate to Represent First District in Washington thus rounded out his second term in the state's law-making body, lie was first elected to the legislature from Minnehaha County in 1912 and ,was given an indorsement by the voters of the county when he was re-elected by a good vote in the 1914 election. Mr. Christopherson in addition to his business activities and work as a legislator has devoted much time to school matters in Sioux Falls and has been for eight years a member of the Sioux Falls Board of Education, a position which he still holds. Born and raised on a farm in -eastern Minnesota, Mr. Chris topherson early left that state and came to South Dakota, locating in Sioux Falls in 1890. He has since continually resided in that city. In 1893 he was admitted to the practice of law in this state and the next year opened a law office in his home city and is still actively engaged in the practice of his profession. D. C. BRAGSTAD & CO., HARLES A. CHRISTOPH ERSON of Sioux Falls, is a candidate at the coming primary election for th* Republi can nomination for Congress from the First District. Mr. Christopherson served as speaker in the 1915 session of the legislature, to which position he was unanimously elected by the re publican members of the house and Politically, Mr. Christopherson has always been a believer in principles of the Republican party and has been an ardent McKey, of Osakls, Minn., and Mr. Slvesind's cousin, D.D. Ilexom and wife of Decorab, Iowa. They will be at home, after Oct. 25, on the groom's farm near Geddes, S. D. Our Last Warning. We will open a new subscription book November 1st and it the date on your paper is not correct or if you are in arrears kindly let us know as soon as possible or call and let us write you a new receipt. SomeX people think that they can escape paying back sub scriptions by having the postmaster mark their paper as refused, all such accounts will be handed immediately to attorneys for collection. If you don't like the paper we don't want to send it to you, but we must insist on receiving payment due before taking your name off the mailing galleys. Two Girl Gold Miners. Two energetic young ladies out in Oregon, who inherited a gold mine, found they couldn't get a fair price for the property when they tried to sell it so they decided to nun the enterprise themselves. They are suc ceeding so well that we are publishing an illustrated article about them and their work in this issue of the Lead er. Remember J. J. Castle's Duroc Jersey sale 10 miles northeast ok Can ton, Oct. 28th. Among the hogs of fered will be 12. January and March boars by Golden Gano 10 by Larson's Jumbo: 4 by Golden Model 2 by R. J's Wonder 4 by Bed Indicator 3 by Bon Ton 8 by Crimson Indicator 3 by I Am Golden Model 1 yearling by Caroline's Jumbo 1 by Beaver Creek Wonder 1 by Larson's Jumbo. Sale In seated tent after 11:30 frejp I uncht Our people who have been hunting for wild grapes lately have been dis appointed and will have to do with out their usual allowance of wine, jelly and preserves this winter. The late irosts last spring are blamed for this crop shortage. James Ham mitt rode on the steam cars to Fairview. Monday afternoon, and from there rambled right along home in bis little new Ford which he had to abandon a couple days previous on account of the rain. How To Be Efficient Nothidg saps the vitality like kid ney trouble. It causes backache, head ache, stiff joints, sore muscle», "al ways tired" feeling, rheumatism and other Ills. To be efficient, you must be healthy. Foley Kidney I'llls stren gthen the kidneys, helps them ilo their work of filtering out from the system the waste matter that causes the trouble. Sold by Shkrman & Farmers THE PAPER WITH THE LAROKST PAID-IN-ADVANCE CIRCULATION 4 LEAOER In the Causa of Economy and Raform. the Defender of Truth and Juatloe, the Foe of Fraud and Corruption CANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 22, 1915. xxxxxx- 500 Pairs of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Shoes to be Closed Out at a Sacrifice! STYLES THAT ARE UP-TO-DATE, BUT LINES THAT WE ARE CLOSING OUT TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR NEW GOODS COME EARLY AND GET THE BEST BARGAINS XXXXXX LOCALS Forty-three years ago last Satur day E. M. Boyce arrived In this vi cinity by the overland route from Ke loid, Wisconsin, and with the assist ance of his son forced his flock of sheep into the river and left them on an island until he could build a corral for them on his farm. The nearest railroad at that time was from Le Mars to Sioux City. The Boyce fam ily have lived to see wonderful chang es In the country. Be be ah Bazaar, Oct. 30. Mike & Bobs plumbing shop. C. E. Benedict sends us a request to change the address on his Lbadkr to Spokane, Wash., where it will find them for the next year. He says: "I suppose the paper is still going to San Francisco. We returned from San Francisco about the middle of August. Had a delightful trip. Made the entire distance from here to S. F. and back in a Ford automobile, and more than that, made the entire trip without an accident of any descrip tion. Best regards to all Canton friends." T. J. and Jefferson Knowlton had business in Sioux Falls, Monday. B. Hartwik, the florist, is busy putting In the finishing touches on bis green house east of town. Last week he Installed a large boiler with which to heat the building by steam, the temperature being kept between 48 and 52 during cold weather. His house and bedding plants and cut flowers will consist of a large variety, and will make a specialty of floral de signs. Visitors are always welcome whether they wish to buy or not. Dr. A. G. Noid was a business visit or in Sioux City, Monday. Messrs. Brown and Loftus of th*t Brown & Loftus Rochä Engine Company of Cedar Bapids, Iowa, have been In our city the past ek looking over the Knowlton Manufacturing plant with a view of purchasing same and manu facturing the «earless Brown & Lof tus gasoline engines. Tie Commercial Club Is invest!-Mtlnit tlu- engine and also the manufacturt rs. Johnson and Miss Nora Thompson spent Monday afternoon in the Power City. Otto Tysland and family, are now nicely settled their new home just completed on east Fourth street. The house vacated hv Mr. Tyslanrl is un dergoing extensive improvements and will be occupied by Ole Bustard fam ily who will move In from their farm. Frank Kuhns found time from his labor on the f*rm to spend Monday afternoon in Sicux Falls. John J. Sandvig departed Monday for Scotland, S. D., where he expects to remain some time and we sincere- ly hope the change will do him much good and that he will be able to turn to Canton in the not far distant fu ture much improved in health. Try Blchter's El Boyal for your next smoke. 5 cents everywhere. Canton members of El Blad temple will journey to Sioux Falls on Nov. 9th to attend the fall ceremonial which will be held at the Orpheum theatre. During the time the candi dates are making their trip over the hot sands the ladles will be given an entertainment at the Temple after which the nobles will join them. Shriners not possessing a wife will be allowed to bring "the one best girl." Lee Stevenson was a caller In Sioux Falls, Tuesday afternoon. Last Thursday afternoon just as we were going to press the tire whistle made things lively on the streets for a time. Burning paper from a tire in the alley at the rear of L. E. Eber heart's pool liall blew under the rear platform and set it afire but the blaze was soon extinguished. Joseph Hale of Sioux Falls, was a visitor here over Sunday. I). A. Hale went down to Sioux City, Tuesday afternoon and return ed the following dav with Mrs. Hale who had been confined in a hospital there for several weeks. We hope the return home and being among friends again will soon complete her recovery. A. Red field of Sioux Falls, was in the city Tuesday calling on friends. We had the pleasure Tüesday while at the depot of meeting Bobt. O. Schaber, editor of the Hudson Hud De 'Partai •at of Hi THE CASH SHOE STORE son I te who had been drawn on the grand jury for the fall term of the United States district court at Sioux Falls but he persuaded Judge Elliott to excuse him and he was on his way home. Bebekah Bazaar, Oct. 30, Mike & Bobs plumbing shop. Some men were here last week erecting bill boards for the Karat Poster Advertising Co., of Sioux Falls. We hope they will see to it that when old posters are torn off they will not be placed where they will blow all over the streets. Mrs. S. H. Elton, mother of Mrs. Frank Nims, who had been spending the summer with a sister in Oregon was a recent visitor here but left Monday to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Shelter, In Tyndall. Sam Thorson started Tuesday to look at a farm near Meadow, In Per kins county, that he has owned for three years but never seen and will also enjoy a little hunting while there. Chris. Gllbertson and Mr. Iverson, both of Sioux Falls, passed through Canton Monday on thQir way to the coast to take In the Expositions. They will be gone about three weeks. H. A. Macau I ay, an astrologer from Marshall, Minn., was here the past week with the strongest telescope ever seen in Canton, endeavoring to arouse some interest in his business. Mrs. Thos Eastcott and little daugh ter arrived from Mitchell Tuesday for a visit with their relatives and friends while Tom if serving on the grand jury in Sioux Falls. N'T MM SAY UNDERWEAR SAY MUNSINGWEAR •ass tor* Commencing Saturday October 23 Y-* If you want the finest JOB PRINTING GET IT AT THE LEADER OFFICE •1.60 PKR Annum Miss Gena Anderson attended the funeral of Mrs. Bernice Shaft In Hud son, Sunday, returning home Monday. Blchter's El Boyal, the best 5 cent cigar made. ']K"M Our Jitney Offer—This and 5c DON'T MISS THIS Out out this slip, enclose with five cents to Foley & Co., Chicago, Iii., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package con taining Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound, for coughs, colds and croup, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathar tic Tablets. yi,t% •M &5Ü 73R- £V$ G. S. Hanson came down from Har rlsburg, Tuesday to take home with him his daughter, Mrs. J. Q. Hoasack, for a few days visit before she return ed to her home In Omaha. Messrs. H. C. Wolfe, W. E. Soule and Arnum Isakson were joined by C. L. Kundert of Harrlsburg the first of the week on a duck hunting trip to the lakes around Hayti. Editor and Mrs. L. W. Boblnson of the Parker Press-Leader has our sym pathy in their hours of sorrow In the loss of their bright six months old daughter. Augustana College Is trying out a number of players for the new football eleven they expect to organize It suf ficient talent is found among the students. Mrs. Sam Thorson left Monday for a visit of a coupl^ months with her brother in San Francisco and with friends in Los Angeles and Long Beach. *4, im A A Sold By Shebman & Roche l' -. ,r:-. •..#*»« For Sale by Chraft 6? ansen Canton, S. Dak fa»