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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Rather Indefinite.

In his day, Herr Lauterstein had
been busy instructor of many music
students: promptness and economy
were two of his watchwords Now
that he had grown old and taught but
sparingly, his habit Of speech often
caused a smile What time shall I
come for my lesson tomorrow asked
one of his few pupils. You come ven
you get realty" said the music master,
but be prompt, so as not to waste my
time nor your own. UrderstandY"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Taken To Asylum.

Walter Dunn, young son of Mr.
Thomas L. Dunn, West Stephen
street, was taken 20 Weston on Sun
day for treatment in the state hos
pital for the insane. He was accom-.
panied by Col James F. Thompson,
one of the directors of the institu.
ton, who was going there on bust
ness.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Not Bad for English Joke.

An Old laborer was hurrying along
a railway platform to catch a train
when porter suddenly collided with
him, knocking him down.
A minister happened to come along
as he was slowly rising to his feet,
and said to him:
"Ah, my good man. is this the
whisky again."
mo. yer honor" replied the old la
borer: III was the orter."-Tit-Bits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
swImIey-1anquary.

Winchester. April S.-Miss Carrie
Tanquary, daughter OF N. W. Tam
quarry, and Samuel J. Swimley. jr..
both OF Brucetown, surprised their
friends by announcing their marriage
on Monday night by Rev. G. L. Potter.
uncle OF the bride.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Self-Made Men.

All men who achieve anything must
be self-made. No accident of birth
or wealth can make any of the sons
OF men man. All OF us are born
children. Powerless we must remain
to death unless We take the tools at
hand and not only learn 10 use ;i.S..i,
but use them and go en- using them
until we have wrought out some work
worth while in the eyes OF men.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

ITS in the world of politics" said
the laxative man. that the truth OF
the old saying money talks is most
frequently proven"
Yes replied the wise citizen, but
If hush money would only talk what
sensations we would have"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Broke the Record.

Principal Dodd OF the Fourth ward
school Is said to have emptied his
school building in 10 1-2 seconds in
a fire drill of the pupils yesterday.
This is certainly quick work and
breaks all local records.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
The Matrimonial Moose.

jerks tgleefully)-I've got conun.
drum for you. old man.
Jenkins twearily)- Well, what is ii ?
Jenks-If girl sues a fellow for
breach of promise and compels him
to marry her, isn't that what you'd
call being lass-sued into matrimony?
And the only answer jenkins made
was: "Oh, go hang yourself Illus
trated Sunday Magazine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
BASEBALL.

The baseball season at the West
Virginia university at Morgantown
opened on Saturday The Varsity
team defeated that of the Carnegie
Technical school by the one-sided
score of % to 0. The team this year
is said to be the best the university
has had for some years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
An Explanation.

you and yonr husband seem to be
very popular in society," said the lady
who lived in the fiat below. lyon are
out nearly every night
"Oh, it isn't society that keeps us
out. We merely prefer vaudeville to
some of the pianolas in this building. 4
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Undoubtedly.

The Pious One-If you persist in
your evil courses you will shorten
your life. Truly. it is written that
the wicked shall not live out half
their days"
The Wicked One-G'wan! I've lived
my whole life, SO far!-Clevelapd
Leader.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Deed Recorded.

The deed was admitted to record
Friday for the house and lot, corner
South Queen and South streets, Of
Mrs. Margaret l.. Burke and husband
to Mr.. c. p. RothwelS, the consiaera
ton being $3.50. The house was for
merry occupied by Mr. w H. Craw-
ford.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

Il don't see, remarked Miss Gaddie.
why she should go and marry that
old man for his money"
Why asked Miss Gidday, how
else could she get it?"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
HIS PROPERTY APPRAISED
Real Estate and Personal Property Of
the Late Or. Baker.

The real estate and personal prop
erty of the late DR.. n. d. Baker, this
city, was appraised this morning
The appraisers were Messrs. John
e. Boyd, Chas. A. Young and Samuei
V. Fiery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
AA%ANAA = AAAAAAA
- NEWS BRIEFS. -

Towns In Illinois generally voted
against prohibition Monday.
II will be dry at Pen.Mar ana
High Rock from now on--no saloons
will be allowed on or near the
grounds.
Fifty thousand brook trout have
been received In Hagerstown, To be
distributed in the yarious streams OF
Washington county.
A formal. but most cordial welcome
was accorded, Or. II. X. Bender IN
assuming the pastoraJe of the NJ r.
church, Chambersburg. Pa
The total vote for mayor Of CiarKs-
burg Tuesday was i,770. Fairmont
had 2,025 votes for mayor III the re-
cent municipal election, Morgantown
had 1,445 and Grafton. l,642.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

The newspaper list examiner from
the postoffice department may be ex
pected any day from this on.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Weak Women

To weak and ailing women. there Is 1t least cno
way 10 help. But with that way. two trextmentA
must becornbined. One Is local, one IA ccnstifur
tionaI. but both are important. both essential
Dr.. Shops Night Cure Is the Local.
DR.. Shops Restorative. the Constitutional
The former-Dr. 6hoop' Night cure-lsa toplcn&
mucous membrane suppository remedy. willis On
Shops Restorative is wholly an internal trea1.
ment The Restorative reaches throushout ~
entire system. seeking the repair Of AL nerv&
All tissue. and all blood ailments.
The Night Cure. as It's name implies. does -
work while yon Sleep 1t soothes sore and inhamr
ed mucous surfaces. heals local weaknesses and
discharges, while the Restorative, eases nervous
excitement gives renewed viror and ambition,
builds up wasted tissues. bringing abDlt renewed
strength. vigor. and energy. Take Dr.. shoope
Restorative Tablets or LiQuid--asa general tonic
TO the system. For positive local hell Use as well
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
Moved

Mr.. ]. Z. Wolford and family have
moved from West Race street West
John street
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

She thinks it's just the thing-that
new hat. He thinks it's killing-that
is the price.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

The last Friday in March the Their
mometer registered 50 degrees. The
first Friday in April it registered %
degrees. A very decided change in
figures and weather conditions.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

Bigness is the chief Characteristic
of the spring style of ladies headgear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

The street committees report to
council in the matter of street paving
makes good showing. The improve
ment is most decided one. May we
not hook for another of like kind n
the very near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
SNAP SHOTS.

The straw hat takes back sea
again.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
40 n

F'la7e HHd smell. FllI size 80 cfs. AZ IgY1nf~
sssss or by mail. la liquid form. rs snts.
hsy Brothers. So Warren Street, Naw York.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

In looking over the applications for
license given in another column, it
appears that while our CITY is able
to meet the necessities of the travel
ing public with two hotels, it requires
besides these seventeen saloons to
meet the requirements of the bjbu'ous-
ly disposed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11
- kA~sk4-4 ASAG
Remedy
E,y's Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gyms Raliaf m fsn~a

UlFHs koElef a Unce.
II eleanses, scot hes.
heals and protects
the diseased meEa-
hrtile resulting from
GAIA Ri and drives
away i Cold IN The
Head quiz KY. Re-
stores tlle Senses ~
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-04-11

Towns In Illinois generally voted
against prohibition Monday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-04-03
Mo Liberties,

NO ATUIT TICS.
"WelI." SAID Edith's mother when
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY
BORING for Oil in Codington County
III South Dakota

Our readers will remember that
some weeks ago we published an item
telling of the visit of two oil experts
to section 33 of Leola township known
as the South Shore oil fields. The
gentlemen later returned and made
further investigations and We under
stand that company is now being in
corporated by them to put down a
we'll in order to ascertain whether
there is oil in paying quantities or not.
Al Mr.. Gilmore, of Pipestone, Mimi,
who is associated with the oil men, is
here at present and. assisted by Mr..
Sweet of the First National Bank, is
obtaining leases on land in the vicinity
y of section 33.
We understand that the leases are
simply to protect the company's rights
against invasions of other companies
In case oil is discovered in paying
quantities.
AS soon as sufficient leases are OBJ
tained the organization of the company
will be perfected and active prepare
lions begun toward digging the well.
1.-Two other parties arrived in the
Village Wednesday representing some
other interests and are at work getting
leases on lands in the vicinity.
Hurrah for the South Shore oil
fields South Shore Republican.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
LEAP YEAR PARTY
Young Men Give Young Ladies a
Leap Year Start

A novel and interesting leap year
party was given at the home of Mr..
III. c. Johnson Tuesday evening by a
company of eligible" young men in
honor of large number OF young
ladies. 1t is surmised that the young
bachelors have taken this means of en-
couraging the young ladies to take ad-
vantage of leap year and assume re-
sponsibilities which their bachelor
friends have been too timid to should
err The program was certainly and
interesting one and if the young ladies
do not take the hint they will blight
the hopes of a lot of handsome, gen.
teel, modest and industrious young
bachelors who are piningGwe opine) to
change from single misery to married
blessedness.
The following is the program pre-
pared for the occasion:
song. .............. Male Quartet
Johnson Brothers
Welcome Leap Year. -. C. l.. Flittie
Opportunities of Young Women Dur
ing Leap Year. ...... Thos. Ringsrud
Recitation. ............. Olaf Keland
Duet. -. %. o. Olson and o. O. Graves
Country Dance. by The Dutch" Band
Experiences of Married Life. Olaf Roe
Recitation. ...........H Harold Keland
Norwegian Song. ........O. O. Graves
New Year Resolutions l.. A. Bitterness
and T.. J. Jermstad
Pantomime l.. G.. Olson and f. A
Hanson
Prophecy, 1920 c. A. Trygstad, Harold
Keland and O. II. Johnson
Blessedness of Bachelors Life. .......
Observation-Disclosures. &C. o. Trygstad
Debate-Resolved THAT it is Proper
for Women to Woo and Propose.
Affirmative-L A. Bitterness, T.. J.
JermStad
Negative-Thos. Ringsrud, G. J. Flittie.
Critics-C. o. Trygstad and Harold Ke-
land
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
CHRISTIAN CHURCH BANQUET
A Nicely Prepared Feast and Very
Pleasant Event

The Christian churcb society held a
banquet Tuesday evening in the build
ing used for their services on Third
street, at which time the ladies served
a delightful supper to about 100 people.
After the banquet there was report
OF the church treasurer and remarks
by various church officials Rev. Quin-
cey Lee Morrow introduced the past
or Rev. Mr.. Parker, who spoke on
the history and growth of the church.
as denomination, was rapidly grow
ing throughout the United States and
held a place i'm Christendom that must
be condsidered along with some of the
more important church societies.
Mr.. Morrow spoke at length relating
to the work done in this city and
stated that church site had been
purchased on Medary avenue, just
south of s. A. McElmurrys residence
and that he proposed that $1,000 be
subscribed with which to pay for the
property which was being held in trust
by Mr.. Sly. In a very few minutes
81 900 was subscribed and we under
stand that when spring opens it is
planned to begin the erection of
portion of the edifice which 1t Is ex-
pected will ultimately cost $4,000.
Words OF encouragement were spoken
by Messrs. Elliott, Sly, Wood and Mes
danes. Parker, Morrow and Sly, all
showing earnestness and Christian
determination for success in the up
building Of strong church In Brook
ings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
Postmaster General Requires that
AlIsNeWSpaperS Must Be
Paid for
NOT OPTIONAL WITH
THE PUBLISHERS
Every Subscriber Should Read the
Ruling and Then Look at
Tag on Paper

A ruling of the postmaster general,
issued December 4, and which goes in
to effect January /. 1908, has just been
brought to our notice, and as it affects
many of our subscribers we wish to
call their earnest attention to the mat
ter.
The ruling makes it imperative that
every subscriber pays up for his paper
( at least to a period less than one
year. We believe in the long run
this will be considered a wise move
ment as many subscribers are care
less about paying for their home paper
often allowing it to run for several
years, which makes it hard for the
patron and the publisher as well.
n In order to give all of our patrons
4 chance to pay up we have concluded
to extend the time of advancing our
subscription price two weeks longer.
Look on your name slip on this paper
and see if you are paid up. If you
are not, send in enough money to
pay what you already owe and one
dollar ($1.00) more and we will credit
you one year in advance. You under
stand that you are to also pay at the
rate CT one dollar per year for every
year your subscription is behind.
ia We trust that our subscribers will
attend to this matter at once as we
cannot see any other way than to
discontinue the paper to those who
do not at least pay what they owe up
b to date.
III Read the Ruling
"One of the most effective changes
\ in the regulations is that denying the
second class rates to publishers who
send their papers to subscribers who
have not paid for it, or who allow
their subscription to be delinquent for
several years. Daily newspapers are
allowed to continue subscriptions
three months after the time paid for
has expired, and weekly papers can
continue them for one year, but at
the expiration of that time if they have
not been paid for and renewed, the
snames must be dropped from the list,
s4Or if continued they must be mailed
al s third class matter with stamps at
tached for postage. This regulation
will result generally in reducing the
Ejaculation of most papers, and espe-
cially those of light standing, but on
the whole is a wise provision, and in
General practice will be welcomed by
the reliable publisher and the public
in. general. There has been entirely
too much padding circulatlons, by
Sending papers to anybody and every
BODY, without orders, and this regula-
ton will doubtless cure the evil. AS
it is made a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine of 500 to $500 to submit
false or misleading information to
postmaster or any postal agent relative
to any publication for the purpose or
securing the second class privilege,
publishers and agents will be careful
in laying themselves liable, both to a
fine and of having their second class
entry cancelled
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02

western. OF course difference in
equipment ETC., must cut some figure,
but not in political controversy.
THE Bookings Press has done
some neat juggling with figures, but
1t cannot get around the main fact,
that both roads are paying a good
round tax. The Northwestern road is
paying in Bookings county, according
to the above table, at the rate of So
$50 per mile. The rate for 1906, set
by the Elrod administration, Messrs.
Elrod, Collins, Bach, Wipf and Hal
laday voting said rate, (page 203 an
nual report state auditor 1906) was
1895 per mile. The tax payers are
thus now receiving the benefit of ST.
925 in taxes for every mile in Brook
ings county in excess over the old
rate.
The Rock Island road is paying, in
Brookings county according to the
above table. at the rate Of S29,540 per
mile. The rate for 1906, set by the
Elrod administration, Messrs. Elrod
Collins, Bach, Wipf and Halliday vot-
ing said rate, page 204 annual report
state auditor 1906, was SIS ,O6S per mile
The tax payers are thus now receiving
the benefit of $24.472 in taxes for
every mile over the old rate.
In other words, according to the
table published in the Brookings
Press, as compared with the annual
report Of the State Auditor for the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
MORE TAX FIGURES
County Auditor Murphy Will Have to
Figure Again

The Arlington, Kingsbury county,
Sun says: "The Bookings Press
prints table of railroad taxation
which clearly shows great unfairness.
1t shows that the railroads have in
some way got next" to the admin
stration and that Crawford is an en-
envy to the people and should be sup
pressed. Here are some of the find
ings: The Northwestern road at
Brookings is assessed on a basis of
$10,833 per mile, and at Bruce on a
basis of only $6.712 per mile At Elk
ton the NOrwestern was assessed at
$15,O36 per mile. 1t is supposed that
Alec Johnson must have been at Bruce
when the assessment for Elkton was
made. Maybe Charley Allen was at
Elkton and saved the people from be-
ing fieeced. And here too another
grave wrong is discovered. The North
western road at Elkton was assessed
on basis of $15,036 per mile, and the
Rock Island at the rate of $31,63S.
The Brookings Press is excited be-
cause the Rock Island paid more per
mile than did the Northwestern. 1t
would have been so much better if
the Rock Island had been kept down
to the assessment level of the North
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
THE FARMERS INSTITUTE
Every Farmer in Brookings County
Ought to be Present

The annual institute of the Brook
ings County Institute association will
open in this city next Wednesday after
noon at one o'clock and continue until
Saturday night. The program as pre-
pared is most excellent one, and it is
hoped that the farmers will appreciate
the efforts being made in their behalf
and turn out in large numbers. Last
years institute was decided success,
so much so that great hopes are be-
ing built upon the success of the meet
ings this year, and if a good, live, in
teresting program will help any it
ought to be a hummer. This program,
which we published in full last week,
includes addresses by Prof Holden OF
Ames, Iowa, DR.. A. A. Brigham and
Miss Jessie Hoover, of the new school
of agriculture of the State College.
Hon. w. w. p. Mcconnell, editor of
the Minnesota and Dakota Farmer,
Profs. J. s. Cole and j. w. Wilson,
A. f. Chamberlain. DR.. r. l.. Slagle
and a number of others.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
AND is YET ALIVE
Tells the Minneapolis Journal About
South Dakota

Charles f. Hall, who prints, writes
and advertises in and about the pre-
misses occupied by the Register at
Brookings, S. D., blew in the day after
Christmas, and let drop careless re-
marks about South Dakota weather.
Mr.. Hall had a map and Immediately
proved that his town was farther south
than Minneapolis, that the climate was
milder and the wind blew less. He
claims they raise corn out there that,
when incorporated into DurOc-Jersey
pig, enabled that individual to become
prize winner. He will admit, il
pressed, that the real agricultural col
lege is at Bookings; has figures to
prove that South Dakota produces
more gold than any other locality in
the world, that there is enough clay
around outdoors to make brick enough
to build a London, that South Dakota
cement is best, that the banks are
fairly bursting with money. and the
sand banks with sand, and that owing
to the completion of the Milwaukee
and Northwestern railroad extensions
there is now available lot of the
best agricultural land that lies out of
doors. Minneapolis Journal.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-01-02
MASONS HOLD
CELEBRATION
A Red Letter Day for the Masonic
Bodies of BroOkingS Who Re-
jOiCe Together
FINE TEMPLE NOW
CLEAR OF ALL DEBT
Nearly Three Hundred People SIT
at Banquet and Are Enlivened
With Music and Soma

Friday, December 9th, was a red
letter day in the history of the Masonic
fraternity of this city. On that day
they were at home" to all their friends
VINO are members of the order in the
city and county.
In the evening at 600 o'clock a han
quet was served, by Bart" at the Ma
sonic Temple to which nearly three
hundred sat down and enjoyed an ella.
borate menu.
The menu consisted of
Oyster Soup
Olives Celery Mixed Pickles
Turkey with Dressing
Mashed Potatoes with Hot Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Parker House Rolls
Apple Salad, Lettuce, Ripe Sliced To-
matOes.
Cheese
Ice Cream and Cake
Coffee Milk Tea
Fruit
Figs Layer Raisins Cranes
The banquet was followed by a pro.
gram OF music and speeches by pro.
minent members of the several Ma.
sonic bodies. At about 1890 dane.
ing was begun and continued into the
small hours of the morning. For those
who did not dance cards and tables
had been provided and placed in the
Council Chamber for their amusement
For the male guests there were cigars
In the smoking room, and card tables
SO that each guest was free to indulge
in whatever form of amusement was
best suited to his enjoyment of the
occasion.
The following program was carried
out:
Banquet ....... 500 to 500 o'clock
Prince of Pilsen"
Model Orchestra
Address Prof. r. f. Kerr-Brookings
Lodge No "a, A. F. & A. M.
Trombone Solo-"Down in the Deep.
................. Harold Davis
Address Geo. A. West-Brookings
Chapter No. Is, r. A. M.
Quartet-"Clntil the Dawn"
................. Masonic Quartet
Address w. II. Roddle-Brookings
Commandery No. ID, X. T.
Overture-"On the Mesa Grand.
Model Orchestra
Address Fannie r. Roddle-Brookings
Chapter No. Is, o. e. S.
ooh6 oCiCCCcu. MdSOnIC quartet
Address Geo. II. toddard-Finance
Overture-"Blaze Away.
............. Model Quartet
Dancing
1t was probably the SWEETEST affair
OF it's kind that has transpired
in Brookings in many years, if not in
its history, and the fraternity can well
feel proud of the success of their eff
forts as entertainers.
The MasOns have a fine home oc-
cupying all of the upper half of the
building seen on this page. Besides
having a fine large lodge room they
have commodious dining room, re.
ception parlor, kitchen, pantry, armory,
council chamber and many auxiliary
rooms and wardrobes.
The building was dedicated in 1894
and they are now out of debt, the last
dollar of Indebtedness having been
paid in November and now all that re-
mains to complete one of the finest
suite of rooms in the state is the fur
nishings, which will be added as money
accumulates in the treasury.
1t is therefore quite fitting that they
should feel like properly celebrating
an event of SO much Importance to
the fraternity and it was done in a
manner that reflects great credit upon
the order