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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
MAN of MANY Canes"

Colonel Hunter Ben jenkins, OF st.
Louis, is known as the "Man OF Many
Canes" 1t has been the custom OF
his friends for years to give him an
assortment Of canes on his birthday
and he now has 1855 of them-enough
to use a different n each day Of the
year. Colonel Jenkins formerly lived
at Lexington. He left there many
years ago to become second clerk on
| Mississippi river steamer, and grad
ually rose In the river steamship bust
ness until he became general agent o.
the Eagle company, which position
he has held the last twenty-five years
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
MoNEYl MONEY! N

II Ypn want to borrow money on
good real estate security or wish to
renew or extend an existing loan, we
can 3ife you rates that defy compe-
titIon. See US before applying.
IAKENAN & BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

S mSs Henry Rhodes. OF Rush Hill, leaves
Enkhss 1or1ly fa< Fort Collins, Col, where be
I'LL rcsI6e The LEDGER will keep
Win posted on Audrain county news
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05
BENTON CRY ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
BENTON CITY, Mo-, March Al
Harrison wal down from Mexico Sun
day.
Bill Dufln has returned to Fulton
He was called here to the bedside Of
his mother, who is very i'll.
Alb Coil is here from Colorado on a
months visit.
A. F. Romans and wife and Miss
Grace Mullins spent several days In
st. Louis last week.
Geo. Jones and family left Friday
for Montgomery City to reside.
John Oldt and wife have moved tc
Iowa.
Newt Oldt and wife have moved tC
northwest Missouri.
Fred Kellerhals and wife, VIM
Mullens, Jr., and wife left Tuesday
for Ohio, their future home.
DR.. Shaw was here Friday to see a
sick calf of A. +. Romans.
DR.. Douglass visited homefolks IL
st. Louis last week.
ODE Wright, of Auxvasse, visited
his mother Sunday.
Our best wishes for success go will
those who are leaving u midst. W,
welcome the strangers who are com
ing among rs. May their labor b.
crowned with success and ere a yea
passes may they voice with man.
Others In saying: "Audrain is a grant
old country"
Mrs. Nm. johnson and family, Bar
Waddington and family, Joe Jonei
and family are moving into Benton.
Miss Tressy Hildebrand is II
Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-03-05

LAKENAN 8 BARNES.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
A Growing Triumph.

The charter granted to the Brook
ings Telephone Co. contained a pro-
vision for the turning over Of the plant
to the city at any time the voters so
desired. At the last city election the
proposition was voted upon and by a
vote of two TO one 1t was decided to
issue bonds for the purchasing Of the
plant by the city. The writer be-
lieves that this act distinguishes
Brookings as the only city In America
to own its telephones. Brookings
also owns its electric lights and water
works systems, in the management of
which has given satisfaction to
practically every citizen. Plans are
now on foot TO establish large central
heating plant operated In connection
with the city power plant. Brookings
is making a most enviable record In
municipal ownership and we look for
the telephone franchise to be crown.
ing triumph along these lines. Huron
Herald Democrat.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
IN THE CHURCHES.
Interesting News Pertaining to
Church Work-Announce-
mentS, Etc,

Subject for Christian Science next
Sunday is Everlasting Punishment. "
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid So
ciety will be entertained, Thursday
afternoon, April 80, by Mrs. Joe
Murphy, assisted by Mrs. Schouweiler.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M.
E. church will be entertained by Mrs
E. A. Wright Thursday afternoon,
April 80. All cordially invited to be
present.
The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Baptist church will give 25c supper
at the church, Thursday evening
April 80. Hot biscuit, warm maple
syrup, potato salad, cold meats, pickles,
rolls, tea and coffee will be served
from $50 to o'clock. Come and have
a good supper.
A special meeting Of the w. r. G.
was called last Thursday evening to
meet Department President Mrs,
Mary n. Farr. After introductions
and greetings the lady favored US
with an informal address, bringing to
the notice of the Corps new lines of
work necessary to be taken up and
giving much useful information re-
garding the work in other parts Of
the state. Mrs. Farr is very pleas
ant speaker and shows that she has
made a study OF the work upon which
she is engaged At the close Of the
address, ice cream and cake were
served and social hour was enjoyed.
We regret that the Post was not in
cluded in the call as they as well as
ourselves would have found the oc-
casion both pleasant and instructive.
But never mind, Comrades, we will call
you the next time. A MEMBER.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
The Multiplication Club.

Guess that is as good a name as
any, and IL must have a dub" OF
some sort. At an rate an even forty
of the business toilers OF Brookings
dined at the White Elephant Cafe
Monday evening. The spread was
simply perfect in every detail and
reflected great credit upon the pro-
prietess, Mrs. Emma johnson. M. G..
Carlisle acted as chairman for the
evening and Mayor George A. Math-
ews offered some interesting sugges-
tions on topics relating to city affairs,
being followed by brief discussion.
As the REGISTER was given TO under
stand that no verbatim report of the
"club" topics or discussions are al
lowed, we are prevented from making
s'report" in full. These banquets
are becoming very interesting and
bode good to the city il they continue.
A time is coming, however, and that
very soou, when club room must be
provjded for such occasions. and when
the club has fully multiplied" 1t will
be in shape to take hold of an enter
prise of almost any sort which will
tend TO build up the city. Prof. r.
f. Kerr, father of the club, looks
smilingly upon the growth of his only
'sinfant" and we believe he has some
sweetmeats up his sleeve for the
youngster to feed upon, but just now
he is only smiling.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
HIGHLY RESPECTED BY ALL.
A Just Tribute to Mrs. Hattie Sea-
man Who Passed Away Last =
Week.

The many friends of Mrs II att e
Seaman were saddened to learn Of her
death, which occurred at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. NJ. G. Carlisle, at
Brookings, at half past five o'clock on
Wednesday morning. Mrs. Seaman
had been i'll for over year, and last
year sustained a surgical operation
with the hope of securing relief from
her malady. She was better for a
short time, but for several months has
been failing rapidly, and during the
last nine weeks she has been in con-
slant pain and suffering, from which
death came as welcome relief.
Mrs Hattie Seaman was the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stead. She
was born in LAGRANGE county, Ind,
Nov. 2s, l849, being thus nearly fifty
three years and five months old at the
time Of her death. When three years
of age she moved with her parents TO
the vicinity Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Here she grew to womanhood, and In
1873 was united in marriage to Henry
S. Seaman. One daughter was born
to the union, Nettie, now Mrs. NJ. G..
Carlisle. Their married life was a
short one, Mr.. Seaman succumbing To
TO the results Of his severe experien-
ces during the war. After his death
Mrs. Seaman came to Dakota, and
for the last twenty years she has
called Arlington home. For fifteen
years she was one OF the foremost
teachers in this community, teaching
over thirty terms in Kingsbury and
Brookings counties, and teaching for
years in the town school of this place
Mrs. Seaman was woman of splen-
did Christian character, firm friend
always standing ready for any good
work, good neighbor; in short per-
feet lady and a warm hearted, true
woman, Wherever she was known
she was loved, and there will be many
friends who will mourn her loss as
one who cannot be replaced.-Arling.
ton Sun.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
CITY COUNCIL.
An Interesting Session New Mem
bers Take Their Seats.
Mayor Jenkins Urges Immediate
Action on Water Extension.
Council Chamber, Apr. 20, 1903.

Council Chamber, Apr. 20, 1903.
City council met in regular session,
Mayor Mathews and Aldermen John
son, Nicholson, Mathews, II ley,
Neill, Dawson and Caldwell present,
Minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved.
The bond OF II. +. HarOldson, as
city treasurer was approved and or
dered placed on file. All voting aye
on roll call.
The bond OF Geo. II. Stoddart, as
city clerk, was approved and ordered
filed. All voting aye on roll call.
The bond OF S. G. Cornell, as city
assessor. was approved and ordered
placed on file. All voting aye on roll
call.
The bond of G.. f. Aldrich, as po.
lice justice, was approved and ordered
filed. All voting aye on roll call.
The bond of Albert Matson, as city
justice, was approved and ordered
filed. Al! voting aye on roll call.
The oath of office of E. X. Eyerly,
alderman elect from the 1st ward, was
approved, s.
The oath of Office of w. A. Caldwell
alderman elect from the I'd ward, was
approved.
The oath Of Office of F. G. Neill as
alderman elect from the Sd ward, was
approved.
The oath Of Office Of Thos. Alton,
alderman elect from the 4th ward,
was approved.
At this time after a few appropri.
ate remarks the outgoing mayor in
troduced Mayor Elect Jenkins who
in assuming the functions of his Office
delivered the following address to the
council:
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
WATERMOKKS.

Two years ago the city issued bonds
TO the amount OF $4,000 for the pur-
pose of constructing a system OF water
works. About S37 900 OF the money
SO raised was expended for that pur.
pose, the remainder being used in
building power house and in making
Improvements In the electric light
plant. About four miles OF mains
were laid, and to complete the system
about four miles more OF mains. mostly
inch, are required. The estimated
cost OF completing the system is
$4,000. BY completing the system
more than twice as many persons
would have access to the water supply
and the probability Of the system be-
coming self sustaining would be
greatly increased, as practically the
only extra annual charge upon the
city for running the completed system
would be the interest upon the neces'
sary bonds at five per cent Besides
it is not just to require all the citizens
10 pay taxes for the maintenance Of a
water supply which is accessible only
TO few and which cannot become
self sustaining in It's present condition.
The assessment this year will in all
probability show valuation far in
excess Of the amount required to
authorize the issue OF the required
bonds, and / would therefore recon-
mend that immediate steps be taken
to complete the system this year.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM.
At the recent municipal election,
the qualified voters, by more than a
two thirds majority, voted in favor Of
issuing the bonds Of the city 10 an
amount not exceeding SlS,o00 for the
purpose Of raising sufficient funds
with which TO provide municipal
telephone system. The decisive vote
in favor Of the proposition, shows that
the action Of the council In this direc-
tion will receive the hearty support
and cooperation Of The people.
| would recommend that the matter
Of the purchase OF the local system
be taken up at once with the Brook
ings Telephone company with a view
TO purchasing the system, II possible,
at a satisfactory price, and that, IL
such purchase cannot be made at a
price satisfactory TO the council, a
new system be established and main
tained by the city.
HEATING PLANT.
A few months ago, the city council,
acting with the Board Of Education,
requested the city engineer TO in
vestigate and report upon the FEAST
bility and advisability of heating the
public school building with hot water
or steam to be supplied from the
power house, and, after making an
Investigation, the city engineer has
reported that the plan is feasible and,
in his judgment, advisable.
| would suggest that this matter be
taken up with rhe Board OF Education
as soon as possible SO that, II the plan
should be adopted, the necessary
changes may be made during the
summer, school vacation.
COAL SHED.
Another matter needing your i'm.
mediate attention is the necessity for
/ building coal shed in connection
with the power house large enough tc
hold a supply Of coal sufficient for al
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23

due from each debtor TO each OF the
several funds, one OF which lists should
be retained by the clerk or accountant
| and the other delivered TO the city
| treasurer with the accounts; that the
city treasurer should be required to
attend to the collection OF all accounts
due the city and to credit to the sew
eral funds The amounts collected for
such funds, and to furnish TO the city
clerk or accountant itemized, monthly
statements of the bills and amounts
collncted by him, and to what funds
/ cresT5ad; and that the city treasurer
according to the provisions OF the city
! charter, and the city clerk or account
ant should be required TO furnish TO
the city council full and detailed
monthly reports of the condition Of
the city finances and of the several
funds, which reports should be pub
lished 10 the official paper with the
proceedings OF the city council for the
information OF the public.
recommend that the city treasurer
be required to collect all accounts due
the city for the reason that it prop
erly falls within his duties as pre-
scribed by the city charter which al
lows him commission OF one per cent
on all moneys received and one-half
Of one per cent on all moneys dis
bursed by him, which is sufficient
| compensation for discharging the du-
ties Of bis otfice.
To tighten the labor and expense Of
m aking collections and TO lessen the
possibility Of loss to the city, | would
recommend the adoption Of an ordi-
nance requiring all patrons of the
public enterprises TO pay their ac-
counts TO the city treasurer, at bis
office before the 10th day Of each
month, and providing for the discon-
tinuing of service TO such patrons as
sh all fail or neglect to pay within the
time provided.
Inasmuch as the city has at all
lines large amount Of money in
Vested In supplies which it carries for
the benefit of its patrons, and which
it furnishes and puts in at a very
slight advance over actual cost, /
would recommend that whenever an
application is made for supplies to be
furnished or put in by the city which,
with the labor Of putting in, will cost
the applicant over S. or $40, the city
engineer be required to make an es-
innate OF the total cost TO the appli-
can't and to furnish the city treasurer
with copy thereof, and that the APP
plicant be required to pay to the city
treasurer one-half OF such estimated
cost before the supplies are furnished
and the remainder OF the actual cost
70 such applicant, within thirty days
after the supplies are furnished and
labor completed.
REFUNDING BONDS.
] desire also, to call attention to the
necessity for refunding such outstand-
ing bonds or the city as can be re-
funded at a lower rate OF interest. No
sinking fund has been provided for
the payment OF these bonds at matu-
rity, and therefore the bonds must be
refunded. $500 eight per cent bonds,
issued July 2l, 1884, and $1,000 six
per cent bonds, issued April /, 1891,
can be refunded at five per cent. thus
saving slS5 annually to the interest
fund.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23
BAND CONCERT.
The City Band Gives Its Initial
Performance.
A Splendid Program, Enthusiast
cally Received.

A large and appreciative audience
greeted the city band at the Presby-
terian church last Friday evening.
1t was the initial performance Of this
newly organized aggregation under
the directorship Of f. G.. Davis. 1t
proved highly satisfactory in every
respect aud the receipts will be used
for the purchase OF new music and
other necessaries.
The program was well arranged and
wonderfully we'll executed consider
ing the number Of new members and
the length OF time they have been re-
hearsipg together. We fully appre-
ciate the fact that the full standard
OF excellence cannot be attained in a
few short months of practice work,
but from the showing made on Friday
night we are sure that the foundation
has been laid for splendid organi-
zation Of musicians, and we trust that
the first effort at a public perform
ance has encouraged them to such an
extent that they will spare no pains
in giving to Brookings the finest mu-
sical organization of its kind in the
state. 1t has enjoyed that reputation
in the past, and with concerted act
ion on the part of our citizens and the
band, it can do so again.
The program was confined, for the
most part, to familiar pieces, and the
very warm greeting accorded the first
numbe. showed how thoroughly ap-
preciative was the audience. 1t was
Of the kind that encourages a mu-
sician to do his best and the generous
applause which followed each number
from that time on, was a sure indl-
cation that the concert was being
thoroughly enjoyed.
The duets, and solos, by the in
dividual members of the band, were
nicely executed, and the very fine
concert tone produced by the entire
company of musicians Is certainly
worthy of the highest commendation
and would have done credit to much
older organization. J. V. Walker is
"cracker jack" on the tuba and GER
taiuly produces as fine tone on that
instrument as we ever heard. +. f.
Sherwin did his usual fine work on
the baritone and was warmly ap'
plauded by his admirers. The clari'
net solo rendered by Albert Mattice
was very fine and merited the hearty
encore it received. This young man
has good talent and has the making
of fine musician.
The band was ably assisted by Miss
Jessie Mailer and Miss Lillian Breed,
The former played piano solo with
brilliant execution, and was warmly
applauded. The lady is no ordinary
performer and we are sure that our
people will not rest satisfied until
they shall again have the pleasure OF
hearing her. Miss Breed gave very
nice reading, and for one Of her years,
certainly shows very fine conception
OF the art. Her response to an encore
brought down the house. These
numbers, together with the inter
mission song, served to vary the pro-
gram and were pleasing in the ex-
treme.
The intermission song was in the
nature of character sketch and was
given by two members of the band,
Messrs. Bullen and Carlisle, and was
very amusing.
Mrs. Jessie Kelley kindly furnished
one Of her Kimball pianos for the
concert and has the thanks uf the
band for her generosity.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-04-23

least six months. The city is situated
nearly GOO miles from its coal supply,
and the risk and danger OF having TO
close down the municipal plants in
the winter season on account OF ju-
sufficient coal is too great TO permit
parsimonious policy when dealing
with the question. Ordinary business
sagacity would require that sufficient
coal be laid in during the summer
months to last during the greater
portion Of the winter. Had this policy
been pursued, over $500 would have
been saved to the city during the past
winter.
These, briefly stated are the mat
ters demanding your immediate at
tention. Other matters, such as the
erection OF badly needed city hall,
will call for considerationin the near
future.
There should be no extravagant ex-
pendture OF the public funds, noi any
parsimonlous boarding TO the detri-
ment Of the public service. We build
for the future as well as for the pres
ent, and modern city cannot be
built without sacrifice and the CO.
operation OF the citizens, and part OF
the burdens must be borne by those
who come after us.
The trust and confidence placed In
US by our fellow citizens require that
we labor diligently and faithfully in
promoting and protecting the city's
! interests.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN @. JENKINS,
Mayor.
The newly organized council then
| proceeded TO transact routine busi-
ness.
petition Of Hans Steen in regard To
his assessment on cash for the year
1902, was on motion referred TO COM
mittee on taxation.
Moved and carried that all bills be
laid over to next regular meeting.
Moved and seconded that the APP
pllcations OF A. c. Mcconnell and Fl.
l.. Walker for billiard hall license be
referred to commltte on license. Car.
ried
For the purpose OF filing the va
cancies occurring at this time on
license committe the mayor appointed
the alderman elect TO take the place
OF the retiring member of the COM
mittee.
Bids Of II. A. Stevens and w. ].
Davis for the purpose Of sprinklIng
and general street work we're submit
ted and on motion the bid of w. j.
Davis at $50 per month was accepted:
$40 per month to be withheld by the
city until completion of contract.
Bids for hauling coal were submit
ted by E. u. Pool, e. w. Davis, and r.
A. MAR. The bid of f. w. Davis be.
ing the lowest was on motion accepted
and the contract awarded at 28 cents
per ton.
A petition for opening a street from
W corner block /, Mathews & Scobey
addition to city, running south 20
rods and link, on motion was laid on
the table.
Moved and seconded that E. G,
Davis be appointed city engineer for
ensuing year, same salary. Carried.
| Moved and carried that Nels Gulick
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