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Slates' and Pencils, Pens and Ink,

anel School Supplies of all kinds

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The Corner~=^» —-Drug Store,

fyeam Soda Water only 5 Cents. •can prove to you by actual fasts and" \» that Harrison's Town and Country SPaints at $1.75 per gallon are the cheap-

price, purity, quality, quantity K*4 cjvering capacity considered.

trerTats at actual cost to close them out.

. Fine stationer}' and the latest novels just received.

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* Paper —AND—

;Paint department is complete. .. Physicians Prescriptions and. Family

Recipes a specialty. Respectfully,

J. M. Helmey & Co., ' Canton, South Dakota.

50 CENTS ON THE), OR HALF PRICE, That's the Way We are going to Sell

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This makes a $20 suit now $10. $15 suit now 7 50.

suit now 4.

$15 Overcoat now 7 50 $3 suit now 1 50.

suit now

We haw 75 all wool 2 pair pants, coat and cap to match, heavy all wool, ages 4 to 15 years at $3.50. v

NEW SUBSCRIBERS THIS WEEK. •QllberttVoyen, BjjKftbhnson, \»H}Hopkins, tflpf'krojrsrud, J. IT. Weast, Tbos. TJtrickson,

Strand.

in street is being graded up. .

Buy the best flour of D. S. Waldo. * Two children of Mr. Graneng are sick. Graham flour that, has no equal. D. S.

'Waldo. *

E. W. Owens was over from Pleasant Monday.

Math Iverson and Fred Smith were 'visitors Saturday.

' W. D. Menor's new house is fast ap-proaching completion.

Gus. Hanson's new drug store windows . are handsomely lettered.

Head Dr. Noid's new ad. He tells you .- something worth knowing.

fLincoln county fair opens on the d closes on the 22nd.

)t forget the Davis Shoe Store jiu have shoes to buy.

I^'na College opens for the fall p Tuesday, Sept. 18th.

M. Jl/orrissey has accepted a position . as ' 'typo" in the Advocate office.

Miss Lund of LaValley, is visiting with her brother, Supt. Lund this week.

Miss Ella Wcstbury of Lincoln, is at-; tending the Canton school this fall. ^

D. S. Waldo keeps the Anglo-American . stock food. The best on the market. *

Albert Johtison, clerk for John Isak-son, was taken suddenly ill Tuesday.

Miss Hattie DeLong is still visiting at .Syracuse, Nebraska, and enjoying her visit.

If you want fine bargains, do not fail •to read'Laxson Bros.' new ad in this issue.

A partial eclipse of the moon will occur this Friday evening, Sept. 14th. Watch for it.

E. S. Hanson had a somewhat lively experience last week while out for a •drive. ^

Gedtge Sabin. one of the solid inde-' |?nts of LaValley, was in town last

>y. CaiTtw and look at our novelties in

k winJMH trimmed slippers. The Davis

FrazieF Gilman heads the republican delegation from Eden township to the -county convention.

Mrs. Edward Shufelt has the thanks of the LEADER for two beautiful and fragrant bouquets.

Gilbert Johnson, one of the solid farm­ers and stock raisers of the county, was a visitor last Saturday.

Billy Byrnes seems to be the only re­publican candidate for treasurer who has got his own township.

Mat Majerus recently completed a splendid foundation for Dug Hymer's residence on Broadway.

Chas. Christopher is selling his new carpets at greatly reduced prices. Call in and see the new styles.

Ladies, when you wish real fine shoes, remember you can cet anything you want at the Davis Shoe Srore.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ostrander were in town Saturday last, and were among the welcome visitors at this office.

'"^^jsph Ellis was in town Monday. Eight jJfllmen, he said, would represent the tewnship in the county convention.

^JjjSK^ple's convention meets next MondtSK^ept" 17th. Delegates are re-questecFiocome to Canton before noon.

Miss Donluah Williams of Charles City, Iowa, visited with .Miss Minnie Hansell of this city, the first of this week.

The republican convention meets on Saturday of this week. It is hard to name the winning candidates at this time.

Chas. South's fine new residence on east 3rd street will soon be inclosed. It will be a handsome house when com­pleted.

Our old friend Jerry Filion of Dela­ware, was in town last week. Jerry is one of the true blue independents and a worker.

Dr. Prestegar removed his office to the Stabeck block last Monday, where he will be pleased to meet his friends and patients.

j VanHouten left last. Sunday f Iowa, where he was to partici-

"Vo days' bicycle tournament at

OUR NEW FALL STOCK IS ARRIVING DAILY.

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fc^Call and see the New Goods.

We have all the Latest styles in

Cloaks and a.11 kinds >ry G-oods.

Yours Truly,

LAXSON BROS. 9 Leaders in Popular Low Prises. Ed. Tawney left Canton on the 4ih

inst. for Park College, Missouri, where he arrived safely and is fully established in his school work.

G. S. Hanson, proprietor of the Lion Pharmacy, has had his new store room on Main street elegantly fitted up and has moved this week.

Orlando Alexander was in town last Saturday with one of his fast horses, with which he hopes to carry off first prize at the fair next week.

Ole Hilmen of Grant, was in town last Saturday and left a big silver dollar for the LEADER. Ole is one of the most in­dustrious young men in Grant.

Rev. Carhart of Hudson, was a visitor last Monday. He reports a brutal assault upon himself because he sees fit to op­pose the saloon policy of the town.

So far as heard from the people's party of Lincoln county have selected as fine a set of men to represent them in the coun­ty convention, as ever met in Canton.

J. L. Kelim and family of Harrisburg, were down visiting over Sunday with their parents. J. L. is one of the bright­est young business men in the county.

Chas. Christopher is selling his new cloaks Mom $1.50 to $4.00 per garment cheaper than last year, and the garments are of a better quality. Note thisjaut

James Chrisholm of Rock Valley, Iowa, remembered the LEDAER last Saturday with a renewal of subscription. Mr. Ghrisholm is an earnest advocate of re­form.

Dr. Noid's old 4ps Mike has gone to his reward for the good or bad deeds done in life. Mike was famous for his pugil­istic qualities and sometimes met his match.

Wilson and Mrs. Ostrander recently returned from a visit-to friends out near Mitchell. Wilson says the independents are getting more numerous out there every day.

Nearly every day sees new goods arriv­ing at the Davis Shoe •Store. Their stock of fall and winter goods is now complete and thty are ready to sell on the smallest cash margins.

Johnson Brothers, the 5th street jew­elers, have a new ad in this issue. You will find there as fine a line of jewelry, watches, clocks, etc., as can be found in the northwest.

Mrs. D. M. Sweeden of Perry township, this county, we are pleased to state, has j ust been granted a pension on original application. Mrs. Sweeden is a sister of William Heeren.

Dr. Noid states that his many custo­mers report wonderful results from a liberal use of Noid's Condition Powders for animals. A supply of these powders is a good thing to have on hand. *

Advertisements in the LEADER are read every week in Lincoln and the'west­ern part of Lyon counties by at least 4,000 people. This is what brings results to the advertiser.

Many of our customers greet us with: Is this the Davis Shoe Store where they

sell goods so cheap?" The reputation is deserved and traced fast and far. The Davis Shoe Store.

Pork raisers, don't.cry if your hogs die or don't thrive. Dr. Haas' Remedy will keep them healthy and thriving. Use it in time. To delay is to risk a loss For sale by I. M. Helmey & Co. *

Mr. and Mrs. Ole Larson and two children of Oakland, Nebraska, arrived last week Thursday, on a visit to Mathew Iverson and family of Worthing. Mrs. Larson is a sister to Mr. Iverson,

Chas. Christopher announces to the public that he is now prepared to sell his elegant new stock of dry goods from 20 to 30 per cent, cheaper than ever before, and given a better quality of goods.

The public schools opened last week under very favorable auspices. Miss Jenny Rudolph as principal of the school, Is an evidence that success is assured. All the other teachers are young ladies of ability.

Dr. Noid takes pride in the success of his barb wire liniment, which is the best thing ever used to heal barb wire cuts on animals. Call and procure a supply. It is a good thing to keep in the the house. *

Mat Majerus is building himself a new house on lower Main street, and the LEADER is glad of it, as no man in the county is mere deserving of a nice little home than Mat* and of course he has someone in view who will keep house for him.

The new ad of Laxson Bros, appears in this issue. You will find much that is worth knowing, if you read their ad carefully. Laxson Brothers are heavy buyers and buy for cash, consequently, you may always be sure of getting goods at prices that connot fail to please.

Miss Mary Tawney, who took the B. S. degree at Albert Lea College in June last, returned there on Tuesday. She has accepted the position of assistant teacher in that institution with the privi­lege of devoting one half her time to the study of music.

Erick Selom one of the solid farmers of Lynn township, was in town last Mon­day with a load of hogs, which he sold at $5.50 per cwt. One hog weighed 510 pounds. This big fellow wanted to take possession of the wagon coming in, but Erick managed to keep him under control.

Department Chief, Frank Ferguson, of the fire department, gave the LEADER an interesting account of his recent visit to Montreal. Canada, where the internation­al congress of firemen met. He spoke of Montreal's hospitality in the highest terms, and of the successful efforts of the people to furnish unlimited entertain­ment.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Henderson and Mrs. McBride of Beloit, Iowa are enjoying a pleasant visit from Mrs. Henderson's sisters, Mesdames R. Hageman of Su­perior, Montana; A. E. Shappe of Stev-ensville, Montana and W. Diedrich of Merrillan, Wisconsin, accompanied by their children. Mrs. Hageman and Mrs. Shappe will remain here for some time.

John Brenner, who lives on the .Iowa side of the Sioux, opposite Canton, feels indignant over the reports which implied that he made no effort to remove the beer joints from the Nelson land under his charge. Mr. Brenner not only order­ed the men off, but he put them off and has kept them off"ever since. He says he does not propose to stand any fooling with such an outfit.

Otto Lokke, the genial tinner for Miller Bros., of Hndson, took a little business and pleasure trip last week. He first went to Calliope, then to Hawarden, thence to Alcester, where he concluded to turn north, and in following the direct­ion of the north star he landed at the hospitable home of O. E. Hegge in High­land, and from there he enjoyed a pleas­ant ride to Canton under the protecting wing of Mr. Hegge. Otto says that Peter Becker had no use for Dug Hymers' volcano during the summer, and he don't care to invest before Christmas. Otto left on the afternoon train for Hudson.

The following persons residing in Lin­coln county' at the present time hold state (five year) certificates: H. B. Lnnd. Alex. Hinckley. Nina Nash and C. B. Isham; first grade certificates: F. A. Davies, M. E. In gal Is, Winfred Van-Horn, Jenny Rudolph, Myrtie Howard. Mary Donahue, J. F. Overmyer; appli­cants examined for the first grade |it close of Institute, twenty-one. No re­turn has yet been made by the state department, but about CO per cent, of that number will be granted first grade certificates. About 42 per cent, of all applicants for second grade certificates failed. There were nine second grade applicants and oue first grade present at the last examination, Sept. 7th, 1894. There are ten branches to pass in for a second grade; fifteen for a first and twenty for a state.

C. A. Krogsrud of Beresford, was in Canton last Saturday, and while walking past the corner drug store, found a pock­et book on the sidewalk. John Torgerson was along with him at the time. They thought that the person who lost the pocket book could ill afford the loss, and thus reasoned like honest men. They ex­amined the contents and found $11.40 in the book, besides a return railroad ticket to Elk Point. Mr. Krogsrud and Mr. Torgerson came to the LEADER office and left the pocket book and askr-d the LEAD­ER to find the owner. Notice was given to a number of persons concerning the find, and on Saturday morning Mrs. Harriet M. Bond of Elk Point, called and found her property. She felt very grate­ful to Mr. Krogsrud for his kindness in placing her book where she could find it. Mrs. Bond was here on a visit to George Hubbard and family.

Ole Uiricksou, one of the most highly respected old gentlemen in Highland township, who was stricken with paralys­is nearly three weeks ago, and after suf­fering considerable for fifteen days, died on Saturday, September 8th. He had been a resident of Lincoln county 21 years, and at the time of his death was 74 years of age. The deceased left Nor­way May 3rd, 1873, and located in Lin­coln county Jane 10, 1873, where he resided up to his death. He was first stricken with paralysis on Aug. 23, and died from this cause on Sept. 8th, at 13:30 p. m. His funeral took place on Monday at 10 a. m. and the remains were buried in Land's church cemetery. There were <J3 teams in the funeral procession. Five sons and a daughter remain to mourn the death of a kind and loving father as follows: Ulrick, Knut, Ole Thomas and Samuel, and Mrs. L. Sive-sind.

j Dr. Noid will be home from his Minne-; sota visit this week Saturday.

W. U. Parke, Henry Barnum and Len Red field were in town Tuesday on school business.

Wm. Brenner left for Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Tuesday, where he is going to at­tend school.

Otto E. Schmidt departed for North-field, Minn., Tuesday morning, where he will attend college. ' Sam Hamilton was down from Spring-dale Tuesday and his many friends in Canton were glad to see him.

Mrs. H. B. Lund has been quite sick this week, but we are pleased to state at this writing she is much improved.

K. O. Nelson of Grant, was a welcome visitor Wednesday. K. O. is one of the most progressive men in the township.

C. V. Marker and wife arrived on Wed­nesday's train from their home at Mt. Carrol, III., for a few weeks visit with friends.

Oluf Lysness took Tuesday morning's train for Northfield, Minn., where he in­tends to take a collegiate course at St. Oluf's College.

A. R. Brown went to Parker Tuesday to attend court which is in session at that place,, before which he has some legal business to attend to.

Miss Lizzie Schoenauer left for St. Paul Monday t6 study the new. styles in fall millinery and where she will pur­chase an elegant stock of millinery goods.

Billy Robinson's trotter "Lady Maude" stepped in a hole the first of the week, and so strained her leg as to render her participation in this year's races impos­sible.

Mrs! A. C. Rogers, accompanied by her daughter Hattie and son Will, de­parted for their home at Janesville, Wis., Tuesday, after a visit with the family of D. H. Hawn.

Ed. Taylor left for Sioux City last Tuesday, after a few weeks visit with friends in Canton. Ed. will attend the Metropolitan Business College at that place this winter.

Satrang, Hanson & Co., are opening up a beautiful stock of new dry goods purchased at greatly reduced figures. Customers will get. the advantage of bet­ter goods for less money.

The hook and ladder truck and racing hose cart arrived Tuesday. These ap­paratuses were manufactured by the Waterous Fire Engine Works of St. Paul, and are something that was badly needed in Canton.

T. P. Thompson & Co., have on hand a splendid assortment of standard Acorn stoves which carry several new improve­ments. The new Duplex Acorn stoves sold by this firm are beauties, and look inviting in their new dress.

Herman Woerz, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Louisa, drove to Sioux Falls last Monday moruing from where they took the Great Northern for Minne­apolis, where Mr. Woerz will attend the convention of the Minnesota and South

I Dakota Association of Undertakers, while Louisa will visit with her brother Herman, who holds a responsible posi­tion in connection with the St. Croix Lumber Co., at Stillwater. Minn.

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MOVED NEW STORE.

We extend a cordial invitation to the people of Lincoln and Lyon counties to call at our new store, on Main street, Canton, opposite the Court House, and see what bargains we are making on boots and shoes and harness. In fact we are now prepared and able to give customers better bargains in boots and shoes, and light and heavy harness than ever before. It will pay you to get our prices before buying else­where, as we cannot be undersold. This statement you will find true by calling on

LYBARGER BROS. CANTON, S. D.

TIP TOP Flour Leads all brands. It is made from

the best w h e a t and sold a t t h e l o w e s t f i g u r e . Hender-S O D & Guinter, Beloit la and Can­ton, S D

TIP TOP FLOUR Is the Housewife's pride.

It is used b y a l l lovers of G O O D BRE A D. G O O D F l o u r i s t h e j oy o f the home TRY it and see!

AND IF YOU expect to have good bread you m u s t u s e good flour. Good bread . i s m a d e from TIP TOP flour. K e e p t h i s f a c t i n mind. It

will pay you.

A home full of love is the hope of

all. Love, joy and peace a t home from a use of TOP This w i l l o u t a any time.

c o m e s d a i l y

T I P flour, brand knock

divorce T r y i t .

Good bread makes mar riage a success. This

is happiness.

Shakspere'' says uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. The head of any sensible Housekeeper is never uneasy about the quali­ty of her bread if it is made of ; TIP TOP FLO U It, as Tip Top is the best on earth.

Peace on Earth, good will to all, sings out the Poet but if he only knew what joy

< and peac<: there is in the use of TIP TOP flour, he wouH forever sing its praise OOcentsa sack. Gel one and t a k e i t home, it will please.

MOVED. The LION Drug Store has

moved from their old stand in the National Bank of Canton block to the store recently vacated by O. H. Lybarger & Co., on Main street, first door south of Ander­son Bros, furniture store, where we will be pleased to see all of our old, as well. as many new customers.

Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, Brushes &e.

Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines, Cigars, Toilet Articles of every Description.

C3-. S. HANSON.

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Plea. for a moment while we tell you about our Groceries. we haven't

much to say, but even that little is well worth your, while to hear. Our stock is a collection of bargains, crowded with novelties, and crowds of buyers come to see them. It's safe to follow the crowd, because everybody isn't going to the wrong place. what every­body wants is worth having and you certainly want to come and see the stock. It takes economy to save, and you'll save most by buying from us. To raise trade we raze prices, put them on the ground so to speak.

A. C. MILLIMAN, The Reliable Grocer.

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