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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Arresting a Thief.

a. AA1GAs
when a detective notes the theft of
any article she follows the thief from
counter to counter and thence out of
the store, where the offender is ar
rested, not by the female detective,
but by one of the male detectives Of
the establishment, who has been no
titled hurriedly by one of the statesmen
or saleswomen, who are uncommonly
quick to take in such a situation,
knowing the identity of the men or
women detectives; or by some police
man near the store to WHOM the female
detective would appeal. The arrest of
a shoplifter never is made inside the
store if it can be avoided, and for two
reasons, one being the probability of a
scene being created, which is to be
avoided, while the likelihood Of the
case against the shoplifter sticking
when it comes up in court is much
greater if he or she is found with the
stolen goods in their possession out
side of the building.
'1rhe best detectives are those who
are unobtrusive in manner and appear
ance, as to attract attention is the last
thing desired in that work. Then they
have strict orders not to remain at one
spot too long. They are to keep NOV
ing about in a careless way.
Zone of the chief deterrents to shop
lifting in the New York department
stores is the fact that it is known by
these criminals that vigorous and de-
termined steps are now taken to prose
cute them when arrested, and long
stay at Sing Sing or Auburn prison is
a strong probability
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

Sven Hedin, the Thibetan explorer, is
now said to be safe, with his caravan in
good condition. This is what has been
expected by those who realize that ex-
plorers who penetrate unknown lands
must naturally be out of communication
with civilization for long periods. But
Mr., Hedin has had his advertising.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

Germany's success with wireless tele-
graphy from balloons prepares the way
for great serviceability on the part of
aeronauts, when they eventually devise
a real flying machine. In the event of
siege, the enemy might be able to read
the messages, but that would not detract
from the Importance of information
which the besieged would prefer to keep
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Suggested by Memorial Day.

The heiress sighed and shook her head.
mo, Mr. Dalrymple, cannot marry
you," she said. 1.-THE only man l ever
loved died at"
A tottering, white-bearded veteran in
blue strobe past the window, and
Dalrymple said:
''At Gettysburg?"
Then, with a coarse, unpleasant laugh,
he FASTENED forth, and a moment later
Casey's pool room swallowed him up.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Willing to Oblige.

Gin view of the hard times" said the
spokesman of the delegation, 1.-THE
church is obliged to ask you to consent
to a cut in salary"
Every WELL" responded the suburban
pastor. "the smaller labor involved in
the collection of a smaller salary is
worth consideration. "-Philadelphia Led
ger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

The protest before the New York
board of appraisers against the imposi-
ton of a duty on hides taken from Amer
lean cattle abroad and reshipped to the
United States raises an interesting ques-
ton. Rebates are allowed on imported
materials that are again sent abroad in
exports, and the claim for the free entry
of American hides from foreign sham
bles is on the same basis.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

4 family of eight persons at Roselle,
New Jersey, were so badly poisoned by
fungi that hospital treatment was neces-
sary to save their lives. The incident
affords a timely warning. The woods
will soon be frequented by thousands of
mushroom gatherers who sometimes take
chances with unknown varities.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

The Imperial Yacht Club of Kiel has
decided to send three sonderklasse
yachts to race with American yachts OF
the same type at Marblehead, next year.
The international sonderklasse regattas
have been dividing honors between
America and Germany, and cultivating
friendly interest on both sides OF the
sea. They should therefore be contin-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Far East Diplomacy.

China had detected the Japanese snug
Cling arms into her territory and ar
rested the offenders.
''You saucy thing" said Japan. ''Apol-
ogize at once for catching us
After consideration China yielded to
the overtures of diplomacy. hiladelphia
Ledger.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Smoke Without Words.

Dear. DEAR" an old gentleman ex-
claimed in amazement, land this deaf
and dumb man-deaf and dumb from
his birth-entered shop and spoke?
Impossiblep'
"Weu.' remarked his incorrigible
nephew, preparing for flight, 'he came
into the bicycle shop while l was there
and lifted up wheel and spoke!'
adelphia Inquirer.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

The statement from Winnipeg that
Canada will realize an average yield on
100000 acres of grain means a
vast amount of breadstuffs for consum-
ers on both continents, and business for
railroads and steamers in carrying the
product to market.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

Second Summer MalueH-Il draws Tic
men.
$50
Fit for the Job.
"May I ask what is your occupa-
ton. STRIP asked the old boarder of the
"My occupations" replied the new
conner "Oh, am SCULPTOR.
"You carve marble, do your
'Yes."
acquisition to this table. Will you
kindly come up to this end and carve
this fowl?''-London Tit-Bits.
49,
More Than Truth.
Louise. after being scolded, could
never he reconciled till mother had as
sured her that she loved her, which re-
suited ON one occasion IN the following
dialogue:
"You don't love me-
Eyes. / do love YOU
"Well, you don't talk like it,
swell, how do you want me to talk p
II want you to talk to me like you do
when you have company. "-Delineator
$50
Pigpen.
We have had the pleasure of living in
the country for several months and had
pig pen built for a little pet pig the
babies were fortunate enough to receive
from neighbor. The children had been
carefully watching the other pens III
the neighborhood and had noticed how
the chickens would run all around the
pen to get in whenever the pigs were
fed. After waiting impatiently for their
pen to be built, when the man had nailed
the last plank on the floor, the little AZ
year-old came running in, almost breath
less with delight and said: Oh: mother:
may we play in our little pigs penw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

If Venezuela should get into armed
bostilities with Holland, there is only
the slangiest of excuses for saying that
E'it would beat the Dutch
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

While the American farmer enjoys
the promise Of bumper harvest, Eng
lish crop conditions have deteriorated
since the season began.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

The petition nine miles long presented
in the British House of Commons by
Methodist supporters of a licensing bill
beats the Australian ballot several laps.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

If there are no more national political
parties to nominate candidates for the
Presidential sweepstakes. the entries
will now close.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
An Authority.

..To settle a bet.'' said the visitor to
the sanctum. ''how long can man go
without eating!'
TASK that gentleman over there" said
the snake editor.
as he the 'Answer-to-Co rrespon-
dents Editor?''
mo: he's poet. "-Philadelphi
Press
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
WASHBURN PRINTING CO., Publishers

Perhaps the Prince of Wales made no
mistake in postponing his visit to the
United States until after the Presiden-
tia election.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
I Wonder!

Ny Papa he was born some place away up
in New York;
And Mamma in Chicago, where they man.
ufacture pork;
And 1 was born in Pittsburg; and I'm
awful glad, you bet;
But amt it awful funny that we three
ever met?
-Lippincott's
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Claimants Excuses.

''Cabby, make your horse go a little
quicker"
''Impossible: / am member of the
Society for the Protection of Animals"
Ten minutes later, on arrival-"Come
bourgeois, give me another good pour
boire.''
impossible; l am Il member Of the
Temperance society. Los Annaes,
Paris.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27
Self-help.

Il tell you, Binks, what that boy of
thrashing."
II don't believe in corporal punish
ment.'
'What? Do you mean to say you new
er whip that boy, Binks?"
MOO" replied Binks, after some hest
tation. ''That is, never except in self
defense. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

She (after the engagement has been
along you wouldn't care for me any more.
He-How foolish! What do l care for
good looks? You suit me all right.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Askitt-Tom, what does a man
mean when he says, 'I'll stand pat?'
Mr.. Askitt-It has cost many a man a
phrase
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-08-27

You people who quarrel easily, re-
member that no quarrel was ever real
ly made up.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23

In county court in Redwood county
recently, a Judge united Elmer j. OFT
and Carrie M. Mott, both of that
! county, in the holy bonds Of matri-
mony. The Judge OFT to feel Justly
proud of the tying OF this Mott. And
why Mott? OFT Mott OFT marry MOTIF
Why OFT Mott the good things on
earth come to Mott, when OFT married
Mott agreed to provide Mott with the
protection Of OFT? OFT in addition TO
this said he loved Mott, that he would
cherish Mott and that he would make
her (Nott) his wife. Mott, satisfied
with this, said she would love OFT,
obey OFT and be the wife OF OFT. Thus
the tying Of the Mott came to OFT. In
years to come what OFT Mott come OF
this Mott? Lord only knows what
Mott, yet why Mott hope that since
OFT came to Mott and Mott came to
OFT, OFT OFT Mott do OFT to unite this
Mott and see that this Mott does not
come to Ott?-Brownton Bulletin.
Little Verna Sexauer accompanied
Miss Tena Jorgenson over from Brook
ings last Friday evening and on
Saturday afternoon Miss ~Jorgenson
entertained a number Of the little
girls OF this city at a party in her
honor.-Nolga Tribune.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
Notice of Hearing Petition for letters of Admin
iStration
state Of South Dakota, ,

state Of South Dakota,
IS In Co. Court.
County of Brookings.
In the matter of Notice OF hear
the estate of john ing Petition for
II. Hughson, De- Letters Of Adj
ceased. ministratiou.
The state of South Dakota sends Greet
ing to E. NJ. Hughson, J, d. Hughson, and
Maebell Hughson heirs at law and next of
kin of John II. Hughson, Deceased, and to
all TO whom these presents may come.
Notice is hereby given that +, f, Bagley
has fled with the Judge of this Court a
petition praying for the issuance to him of
Letters OF Administration of the Estate of
John II. Hughson. Deceased, and that Mon
day the 9th day OF April a, D. 1905, at
two o'clock p. m. of said day. being a
day of a regular term of this Court, to-wit
of the March 1908 term, at the Office of
the Judge Of the above named Court, in
the Court House. in the City of Brookings.
County Of Bookings and State of South
Dakota has been set for hearing said petit
ton, when and whore any person interested
may appear and show cause why the said
petition should not be granted.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota this
End day Of April A, d. 1908.
Albert Matson
Judge of the County Court in
and for Bookings County,
South Dakota.
(Seal Of County Court
Attest: F f. Youngberg
Clerk.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
Notice of Application for Probate Of viii.

state of South Dakota,
Css In co. Court.
County of Brookings.
In the matter Of Notice Of time
the estate of Anna appointed for APP
NJ. Severson. De- proving will. etc.
ceased.
The State of South Dakota sends Greet
ing to, Lena Martinson, Julia Christina
Christensen and ANNA 4. Jepson, heirs at
law, and next of kin of Anna NJ. Severson.
deceased, and to all parties interested in
said estate.
Pursuant to an Order Of this Court. made
on the 9Th day of April. A. d. 1908. Notice
il hereby given that Monday the eth day
of April, A. d. 1908, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day, at the Court House in
the City of Bookings. County of Bookings.
and State of South Dakota, has been ap-
pointed as the time and place for proving
the VIII of said Anna NJ. Severson, deceased.
and for hearing the Petition tor Probate
thereof. and the issuance of Letters Testa-
mentary therein, when and where any per-
son interested may appear and contest the
same.
Dated at Brookings, South Dakota. the
BY the Court.
Albert Matson
Judge OF County Court
Attest: F. f. Youngberg
Clerk of County Court.
Olaf Eden, Attorney for Petitioner.
Brookings 5 d.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
OUR LIST
Brookings. S. ID.

B62-Southwest section 2-l1l.4S, l6O
acres, A miles from White; all cult
rated, 20 acres timothy. Farm partly
fenced, deep black soil, nearly level.
New five-room house, granary and
harm. Price is right. Owner wants to
sell. Look this up; it will be offered
ut q bargain on easy terms.
S63-Choice farm OF 205 acres on east
border OF Lake lakewood, 4 miles west
OF Bruce; lays very nice; has IL room
summer hotel and residence, with good
harms, granary, and gas power Tor gem
eral purposes. $65. 90 al acre-$5O0 to
hind bargain.
S64-Nothing here.
s65-A spap-320 acres, "a miles east
OF Bushnell, with good Groom house,
we'll and windmill, small barns, and
200 fruit trees. Black loan, clay sub
soil-slopes to south-tine. $43 before
seeding, SAG aiterward. 1000 binds
bargain.
500 A-E ! OF SW OF section 20 and
w l of Sc OF section 2~0-lO9-5l. l60
acre farm four miles southeast OF
Sinai, s. ID. 100 acres cultivated,
60 acres grass, all fenced, good house
and barn, hog house and chicken
house, good we'll and wind mill,
thirty-six fruit trees and mail route
by door. Price $50 90 an acre.
500 B-N OF SW t OF 29-109-5l. so
acre farm four miles southeast OF
Sinai, s. ID. Good hay land, nearly
level. Price $50. 90 an acre.
BrOOkings Office
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
State OF South Dakota,
In County Court.
County OF BrOokings

SIS. In County Court.
In the matter OF the Estate Notice Of Hear.
OF Thomas Finnerty, some ing Petition for
times called Thomas Fem. Letters Of Admin.
erty, de ceGsed istration.
The State of South Dakota sends Greeting To
Charlotte Finnerty and James 4. Finnerty.
heirs at law and next Of kin of Thomas Fin.
nerty, sometimes called Thomas Fennerty,
Deceased, and to all TO whom these presents
may come.
Notice is hereby given that James A. Fin.
nerty has filed with the Judge Of this Court a
Petition praying fer the issuance to him of
Letters OF administration of the Estate of
Thomas Finnerty, sometimes called Thomas
Fennerty, Deceased, and that Monday the 4th
day of May, A. D., 1908, at two O'Clock r. NJ, of
said day, being a day Of a regular term of this
Court, to:wit of the May 1903 term, at the Office
of the Judge Of the above named Court, in the
Court House, in the City of Brookings, County
OF Bookings and State Of South Dakota has
been set for hearing said petition, when and
where any person interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition should not be
granted.
Dated at Brookines South Dakota, this 18th
day of April, A. D., 1905.
ALBERT MATsoN
Court. IN and for Brookings
County, South Dakota.
Clerk Of the County Court.
Hall, Lawrence < Roddle and Wa lace +
Purdy, Attorneys for Petition.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23

The managers OF Mason Bros. Uncle
Toms Cabin company which will
appear here Friday, May 1st, have
made a radical departure this season
from the methods pursued by most
companies playing this popular
drama, inasmuch as they dispensed
with the customary street parade and
cOnfine the outside advertising to
simply a band concert at noon.
Managers heretofore have practically
given the best part OF the performance
on the street, introducing dogs, dom
keys and ponies that play no part in
the production. The dramatic strength
OF the company suffered in onse-
quence. There are no brass band
actors with Mason Bros. company,
but instead a cast OF high salaried
and capable performers who give a
complete and convincing presentation
OF this greatest Of all American
dramas. The uniformly large audi
enc and the favorable comments
received at every place visited has
proven conclusively that the theatre
goers appreciate the efforts OF the
management in presenting the play
with the best talent obtsinable.
Look out for Mason Bros. Uncle
Toms Cabin Company which is to
appear here Friday, May LIST with the
talented child actress Baby Bernadine,
who is only four years old, in the
part OF Eva. She is the youngest
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23

The WATERFOWL Participation says
that the South Dakota Central line
will be completed through to that city
by the first of May. The work has
reached a point about ten miles south
of the city, but there still remains a
big bridge to be constructed across
the Sioux within the city limits.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
f. L. Van Dyke
Secrets to Success

I'm the real estate business taught you
by mail. $25. 90 makes the start, small
bOdd establish hes you in cooperative
office in your county, and furnishes
you with largest list OF saleable prop
critics in America. Complete Course Of
Instruction by mail enables you, with
Oat experience, to make big money at
once. Unusual Opportunity for men OF
small means. Write James Albert
Tracy, Sioux City, Iowa.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23

actress to speak the lines Of any part
intelligently; she is also a sweet
singer and her character songs win
the hearts of all the patrons, both
men and women.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
For Quick Sale

have Harry haines, Bookings, South
Dakota, to show your farm with the
cooperative offices OF Tracy Realty Co.
from coast to coast to find the buyers.
That's the way we do it.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
Two Ways.

Jack-In the oriental world a girl
never sees her intended husband until
she Is married. Floss-How odd. In
this part Of the world she seldom sees
him afterw ard.--New York Globe.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
$1,000. For a Woman

There may be nothing new under
the sun, but when the Mummy
Moves" is certainly an original title
for a story. 1t is, OF course, a story
OF mystery and il is so ingenious and
interesting a mystery that The Chi
cago Record-Hersld, in which it ap-
pears serially, offers a first prize Of
$1,000 to the woman who makes the
best solution, with lis other cash
prizes for women and girls who make
the next best solutions. The story
begins in The Record-Hera Thurs
day, April %, and the conditions Of
the contest will be found, accompany
ing each installment, in that paper.
Those who have been unable to get
The Record Herald containing the
early installments may obtain a re-
print OF those installments by writing
to the Prize Mystery Editor, The
Record Herald, Chicago. While the
masculine sex is not eligible in the
competition it is probably that it will
interest the whole family circle and
there is no reason why men should
not help their wives, daughters, or
friends to a successful solution.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23

The immense increase in our business caused US
TO move TO larger and better quarters where we have
good light and plenty of room TO show our large and
upfodaie stock TO better dvanfage"....W With our Five
Store buying power we are in position TO give you
more for your money than you can get elsewhere
Any garment bought of US that is not satisfactory re-
turn it to any of our stores and get your money or
another garment; no argument.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-04-23
&. l.. VAN DYKE

r. l.. Van Dyke was born in the
year Of 1865, on a farm in Clayton
county, Iowa, where he resided until
the age of 16, when he entered the
high school at Postyille, Alamakee
county, Iowa. At the age Of 81 years
he entered the employment of the
Il. c. r. Il y. Ry., at Postville, Iowa,
as clerk, and was transferred from
there to WATERFOWL, S. D., as opera
tor for the same company. July 10,
1887. he was transferred to Bushnell,
S. D., and given full charge of the
company's business, as agent and
operator. where he remained three
years. While holding the position at
Bushnell, and during the winter of
1SS9-90, through his influence with
the B. c. r. & y. Ry., he secured
from that company three carloads of
coal, free of all expense, which he
distributed among the needy farmers
tributary to that place and during the
spring of 1890, through his influence
he secured free transportation rates
on eighteen carloads of oats and corn
from Iowa, which he also distributed
among the farmers in that part of
grain. During the same spring the
best rate the commissioners of the
Ry. was one-half rate and a very linn
tied number of cars.
On July 7. 1890, Mr.. Van Dyke was
transferred to White, S. D., as agent
and operator, which position he held
with credit until his resignation, Aug.
81. 1906.
During his employment at White
as agent of the company he was off
cred the agency at WATERFOWL twice
and at Dysart, Iowa, once, which he
passed up on ccoun of having a lit
tie home at White, and through the
urgent desire of his many friends in
that place to remain there.
The first year of Nr.Van Dykes res
idence at White he was elected Rec
order of the A. o. L w. lodge which
position he held for three years. At
ter which he was elected Financier
OF the same order. which position he
still holds-haring been elected to
that office each time by reclamation.
In 1890. when the White Improve.
ment Go. was organized, by the citi.
zens OF that place he WIS elected
treasurer. which position he held for
ten years, during the life of the char
ter. He has been a faithful member
or the Methodist church during his
entire stay in the county. And last.
but not least is ready at all times to
put his shoulder to the wheel in the
aid Of needed reforms.
His Record With Railway Company.
File B-55.
Estherville. Iowa. Apr. 2. 1908.
Mr.. f. l.. Van Dyke,
White, S. d.
Dear SIR
Replying to your favor of the 2Sth.
ut, with reference to your record
during the tenure of service with this
company, yon will find below a trans
cript of such as 1t appears in the per.
n record book on file in this office.
In this connection l beg to state that
your services We're of such merit that
! take pleasure in certifying to YOU
competency and excellent record
while in the service of this company.
Employed July IS, 1887, Agt. Bushnell
Employed July z, 1890, Ast. White.
Resigned Aug. 81, 1~906-Record Clear.
Conduct and service satisfactory. -.
Yours Truly.
c. ]. WILSON,
Supt. c. r. l. & p. Ry.