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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

ROOSTER. ~
made her faint
yet somehow she slew the white
rooster, and while his ~headless BODY
still contorted before her Mortified yves
she returned to the roost and sacrificed
yet another victim.
She carried them to the house. She
built a roaring fire in her cooking
stove; she picked. cleaned and washed
the chickens and set them In the cool
pantry. She went to the cellar and
brought up Il pumpkin. That night
she made pumpkin pies; she made
cookies and d%oughnuts: she got apples
from the garrett and cider from the
cellar.
She built Il fire In the drum stove In
Asa's room, She aired his bed and
warmed it with the old brass warming
pan. She made all ready for the com
ing of some one "a she had made ready
five years ago.
1t was 3 o'clock when Jane Ward
went to bed. AMI the tired old woman
fell Immediately into a deep, sound
sleep from which she did not awaken
until the morning was well advanced.
With undated ylgor Jane prepared
her Thanksgiving dinner. The chick
ems We're roasting In the oven: the
table In the dining room was spread
with Il spotless cloth; the blue and
white dishes reflected the freight;
h sun shone on the glass dishes Of
currant jelly and turned them into
glowing rubies. Above all was the
Thanksgiving atmosphere.
Esther Pike tramped heavily into
the kitchen and stopped short at the
sight Of Jane Ward. Jane was peeling
vegetables. There were great golden
turnips. silver skinned onions, crisp
white potatoes. cracking spicy celery.
Good morning. Esther Pike" said
Jane kindly. Il was afraid I'd scared
you away for good and all last night.
| hope you don't mind what a disap-
pc.ated old woman says out OF the
hardness of her heart"
Land. no." calculated Esther cor
daily. II an dreadful pleased you've
come to your senses, Jane Ward! Co
ing to have company to dinnerY" she
asked eagerly.
81 don't know" returned Jane sober
ly. "IHn have whoever the Lord sends.
My table is waiting for the hungry
and the needy"
Land. It makes me hungry to smell
all your good things" returned Esther
m%eaningly.
"You staying with Ann?" asked Jane
abruptly.
"Yes; we're going to have roast pork
and apple sauce"
THAT Amt to be ~despsed." returned
Jane.
IL thought you wasn't going to keep
Thanksgiving no more, Jane Ward"
said Esther presently, with a keen
glance at the old woman.
II wasn't going to TIL I got to think.
Ing things over, and I made up my
mind I would keep 1t every year."
said Jane slowly. while her faded eyes
filled with tears.
"Well. I guess I'll be going along
Seems too bad II nobody comes along
You'd have a lot Of victuals on you
hands," said Esther. rising and peer
Ing into the well filled pantry.
II guess somebody II come alon,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

AA6 OOON vas ThoNu oFhN AMI
pantry was grooming with toothsome
viands. Asa's ~favorite pies stood In a
row on the shelf, and Asa's cookies
and Asa's doughnuts awaited him in
deep, cool pots. The turkey was stuff
ed and waiting. the cranberry sauce
nodded In the best glass preserve
aish.
Asa's room was warmed and wait
tng. His slippers stood before the IRE.
where the Boston rocker awaited his
tired body. The great Ore on the
hearth reflected all these things and
shons IN James tired. eager face.
watching at the window. when Captain
Smith came hating up the path and
told her. The gale, q man overheard,
Asa WaFd-that was al. The blur
old captain went away, and Jane
Ward, n = fury Of grief, devastated
her, lardsr and threw the viands to the
fowls. Jans lived alone after that. her
stony resignation broken by occasional
nerce bursts Of grief. Never after that
night did Jane Ward keep Thanksgiv-
M. shs took = nercs delight In fast
ING o. that particular day that was sst
6part Tor t~hanksgiving.
Twilight gathered In. and Jane light
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

His crouch was the worst he had ever
had.
Which was strong, as you may believe.
The thing that had gotten him in so bad
And had made him so temperamentally
sad
Was the fact that every one else was
glad.
For it was Thanksgiving eve.
And whom are they thankful TOP" he
said.
And what are they ankful for?
There is no God. He Is long since dead.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

two dishes. ~ BEANEIN.
Here is your THANKSGIVING dinner
he said. looking round at the six hun
cry faces which were clustered round
the bare table. You must give
salt fish, but | thought YOU could give
more thanks for turkey and cranberry
sauce, cause I'm sure | could myself
And for the first time in their lives the
JawkinS children did give thanks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

And accident governs the world instead.
There is nothing but trouble and woe
ahead
And more Of the same In store"
lie grew as bright as a cheerful tomb,
And his mood was a dismal blue.
He crammed himself with a jag of gloom
Till for anything else he had no room.
Yet strangely his dreams of a direful
DOOM
Not one of them ever came true.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19
A Boys Thanksgiving

: was ~Thanksgiv-
ing day, and the
boy was standing
in the doorway
watching p p a
and mamma get
into the carriage.
They e going
away. t h o u & h
they did not want
to go at all. and
the boy had to
stay ut h o m e,
though he want
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

ne Gro w Il / n =
hens about him
He sat lnvitingly
near the door. If
he had been In
the topmost cor
ncr Of the o
Jane Ward would
nave captured
him that night.
She had never
killed n chicken
In her life the
Sipht az blood
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19
THANKSGIVING OF
TIE PESSIMlST.
By j. A. EDGERTON.

PESSIM sat on the
small of his back.
Where pessimists
sometimes sit.
He painted the uni
verse all in black.
He frequently mutter-
ed: Alas, alack,
The world is essential
~ out of whack!
There isn't a doubt
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

ITS all there Is.
| dear, 'cept Il
ters. Try Il ia
ter. and then
| Jimmy II give
| ye the pretty APP
| pie. Do now, Sis
sy, like a good
girl. Doctor said
you III uSt t.
else you wouldn't
never get we'll"
At this mo-
ment Cousin 81
rah opened the
door and stood
holding up the
great turkey.
while the boy
m arc h e d in
bravely with his
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

There was nothing the
matter with things
below
In spite Of the pes
simist's pain.
He needed an actual
grief to show
How fiimsy was all
his imagined woe.
1t was only a pose
he assumed. you
know,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

m was due to a kink in his brain.
The thanks Of a nation upon it's knees
In chorus rose full and strong.
The pessimist's plant was lost in these.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19
ANE WARD bent
By CLARISSA MACKIE

NE WARD bent
over her knitting,
her wrinkled face
%puckered t o
harsh lines that
belied the mild
brown eyes be-
hind the steel
bowed ~spectacles.
James chair was
drawn In front of
the stove, and her
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

A the squeak Of a mouse mid the organ
keys
When God smites the worlds into melo-
dies
And the stars sing their morning song.
The themes for Thanksgiving are infinite.
But the greatest OF all the list
Is simply the gift Of an inward sight
To see the universe whole and right.
30 thank the Giver Of mental light
q you are not q pesaimist,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19
The Jawkins Of Green Lane
BY FRANK H. SWEET
| A Boys Thanksgiving Copyright 1905 s...t b. a%s's'" Press
By FRANK X. SWEET
coovr;sht. 1908. by American Press


salt fish and potatoes, and I'm AFRAID
hey may not know that they ought to
give thanks for that"
Cousin Sarah listened with interest,"
TO the boys story about Jimmy Jaw
kins. the red apple and the salt hsh.
Then she rose and said: you shall
take the turkey to them, dear boy! l
am sure 1t is just what your mamma
would like. Only l think you Will
have to let me carry it for you, for II
IS almost as big as you are"
So Cousin Sarah took the turkey on
It's great blue platter, n the boy
took the cranberry sauce In one mana
and a dish of apples in the other, and
off they went.
The people whom they met looked
very much surprised to see a young
lady carrying q huge turkey through
the street, but Cousin Sarah dldn
care in the least for that, but only
thought how pretty the boy looked,
trudging along with her, holding his
cranberry sauce 50 carefully and look
ing round every now and then TO see
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-11-19

ing round every now and
If she was all right.
SO they reached the poor
tage where the JawklnseS
they stopped Il moment {
door to take q breath. fOI
been walking fast.
They heard Il child cry
and then a tired Woman'S
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
COFFEE DRINKING A Doctor Says It Weakens the Heart.

''In my opinion" says a well known German physician. mo one can truth fully say that coffee agrees with him. as it has long since been proven that caffeine, contained in coffee. is an in furious, poisonous substance which weakens and degenerates the heart muscles.
 For this reason the regular use of coffee. soon or late, causes a condition of undernourishment. which leads to various kinds of organic disease
 Convinced of this fact. I have often sought for some healthful beverage to use instead of coffee. At last I found the thing desired in Postum. Having had occasion to forbid people using coffee, whose hearts were affected. have recommended Postum as a bev- craze. since 1t is free from all injur- ious or excitig substances. I know this from results in my own family and among patients
 Hundreds of persons who now use Postum in place of coffee. are greatly benefited thereby" There's a Req son"
 Name given by Postum CO. Battle Creek. Mich. Read The Road to We'll ville,'' in pkgs.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
THE LANGUAGE OF LETTERS.
4 Few Suggestions From Practical Points For Postoffice Patrons"

The current issue of The Postmas- | ter Everywhere contained an inter- 1 esting pamphlet entitled Practical Points for POstoffice Patrons of which the following is a terse extract: A prolific source of annoyance and frequent delays in the habit of imper- | feet or carelessly written abbrevia- tions. The best plan is to always write the names of states in full, as almost any abbreviation is liable to be mis- taken for some other as Cal, for Col; La, for Pa, Va, Vt; Me, Mo. Md, Ind; Neb.. New; N. H., N. NJ. N. Y, N. J.; N. C., D. C., N. b; Miss, Mass; Penn, Tenn, and so on through the list. Never abbreviate names of post offices, like Chic, H.. Cin..O., Phila-, Pa, and the like. A great many people do this. presumably to save time and then spend as much time thus saved in finding fault with the mall service, and in wondering why one letter out of thirty-one thousand is temporarily missent.
 The language of letters or postage stamp filtration revised
 Writing the address in alleged poet " or rhyme is an evidence of feeble mindedness that should never be dis played in public.
 A postage stamp upon the upper left hand corner of an envelope means, T am not right bright" in the estimation of postal employees.
 The Address at top Of envelope on a line with the stamps, indicates that it is liable to be obliterated by a cancell- limo machine and the letter 20 tO the Dead Letter office for resurrection.
 Stamp on the reverse side of envef- ope means that the letter may be thrown aside in the rush of making up a mail before the freak is discover ed. and delayed from one to twenty four hours, as a result of such non sense.
 Writing Tn haste" or similar in- scriptions upon a letter is a sign of great danger. No doubt many serious wrecks have been occasioned by fast running of trains when the engineer knew that such a letter was in the mail car Don't do it any more. Some mail clerk is liable to hurt himself laughing at your stiffness. Mail matter is always sent by the quickest possi- ble route after being deposited in the postoffic, frequently going hundreds of miles around to gain a few minutes over a shorter direct route on which connections are not so good. Nothing but a special delivery stamp will hurry anything be mail. and that only after 1t has reached the office of destina- tion. where it will be specially deliv- cred,
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
DEATH OF YOUNG MAN.-Da

O@N " VT iSOi'S ''N''s Grau. the son of MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Grau. died Saturday afternoon at the family residence. 7OS East Adams street. aged eighteen years. Until about two weeks previous to the time of his death he had been in his usual health. when he was taken suddenly i'll. During the colder weather he failed to improve and gradually grew weaker till the messenger came. He was a very bright and talented young man. the idol of his stricken parents, and his life was an exemplary one. He was born in Oakland, California, but was very we'll known in Phoenix, having spent the most of three years in this city together with his mother and one sister who were with him at the time of his illness and death. His father is a prominent educator in San Fran cisco, where he conducts a preparatory school. On account of the young sons health it was decided to locate perma nently in Phoenix and a residence was purchased by them recently. The loss Of their son comes as an unexpected blow. and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of the Phoenix people Besides the mother and sister here and the father who is in San Francisco the young man had two other sisters. The funeral will be held from the res idence this afternoon at 30 o'clock Rev Henry Martyr Campbell officiat- ing, and the mother will leave Tues day evening with the remains for San Francisco where interment will take place
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

By the above figures it will be seen that the High school won the Mixed doubles. the Normal the two Ladies events. the University the Mems sin gles and the Normal again the Mems doubles.
 Though the tournament really came to an end with the last game in the afternoon, social feature of it extend ed on until near the hour of midnight; refernce is made to the dance at the dining hall in the evening given by the Normal association in honor of the visitors It was a delightful affair. The hall was appropriately decorated with tennis rackets, greenery of one kind and another and pennants of the four different schools. Music was fur nished in a very satisfactory manner by Oakes and Massie of Phoenix.
 During the course of the evening the evening the cups as awards were pre- scented. Professor Wade. president of the association, explained the situation as regards the cups and in a few words expressed the sentiment of the entire school in saying that the tournament was regarded as a flattering success in every particular The cup for the Mems doubles which has been in pos session of the University for the past two years, was then presented to the Normal by MT. Gillem of the Varsity. The cup for singles has been held by the High school for the same length of time It was presented by Mir. Mad dox of that institution to MT. Gillem of the University. The prizes for the Ladies' events and the Mixed doubles, had not arrived but will be presented at some later date.
 C. W. Alexander will pay $500 per dozen for all hens delivered in Feb ruary
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
MESA
CATTLE SHIPMENT.

W. E. Hitchcock, buyed for Julius | Oles, the large cattle dealer of Los An geles, yesterday made a shipment of six carloads of beef cattle to that city via the Southern Pacific. They were loaded at the local stock yards.
 The shipment comprised 16s head of exceptionally fine and large steers, the average weight being nearly HOO pounds.
 They were a portion of a herd of 4S0 two year olds which were bought a year ago last November at Kirkland, Arizona, by Tom Buchanan of Desert Wells. From that time until the first of June vast year, these animals have been on pasture at the latter place, and were then in turn sold to L. Metz of Mesa, MT. Buchanan clearing some thing over s6000 by the transaction. After being purchased by Mir. Metz, the animals were put on pasture and fat tened for market. Mir. Metz estimates that he will make about $500 on the deal It is his intention to make a shipment of about six carloads next Saturday
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
ANOTHER CANAL MEETING
Will Be Held Today When the Com
 rnittee Will Make Its Report.

The following notice has been is- sued to shareholders of the Tempe canal:
 You are requested to attend a meeting of the shareholders of the Tempe Irrigating Canal company to be held in the Curry hall, Monday, Feb ruary r, 1908. at 2 p. m, for the pur~ pose of considering the advisability of enlarging certain portions of the canal and some of its branches
 The committee appointed at Tues days meeting to procure estimates of the costs of such enlargements ana right of ways and etc will report at this meeting and it is desired to have all present.
 ''L. E. PAFFORD. Sec'y."
 The committee appointed at the meeting held last week, spent part of Wednesday looking over the ground where the proposed changes are to be made if the stock holders so vote. They made a thorough investigation of the conditions and it is thought likely will recommend certain changes that in their opinion will be of benefit to the canal system.
 At the meeting today. F. A Jones of the Maricopa County Commercial club, will be present and address the shareholders of the canal company with the hope of enlisting all or as many as possible of them in the ranks oi the club. Immediately following the meeting of the stockholders, there will be another meeting of the business men of the town in the same place and practically for the same purpose. MT. Jones will also address this meeting.
 Hodnett and Cars, resident under takers and arnha lrnars Phone 179.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
PoPEJoY-RUsE WEDDING.

4 very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at five o'clock yesterday afternoon when Miss Viola Popejoy be- came the bride of Elmer F. Ruse The marriage took place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. M. H. Best on North Center avenue, Rev. J. II. Crouch performing the ceremony.
 The bride was very prettily gowned in white Chine silk. hand embroidered, and wore real pearls and was attended by Miss Glee Popejoy, sister of the bride and Miss Eva Ruse, sister of the groom, the best man being Mir. Clar- ence Keebler.
 Only relatives were present. The decorations were in white and green. the prevailing flowers being white car nations studded in evergreens. Dainty refreshments were served after the ceremony
 The bride is the elder daughter of Mrs. M. H. Best, and is an es- teemable and charming young woman. The groom is a graduate of the Tempe Normal school. class '03, and is con- nected with the Wells Fargo office in this city.
 MT and Mrs. Ruse will reside at the home of the brides parents until their home is completed. and will be at home to friends after March first.
 The best wishes of The Republican and their many friends and acquaint- ances attend the happy couple on their life's journey.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON.

Robert Scott a member of the wool growers association of Arizona who was appointed a delegate to the mo- tional convention of wool growers at Phoenix a few weeks ago, left for Washington. D. C. last Friday. Dur ing his stay in the national capitol Mir Scott, will lend all of his efforts toward securing legislation favorable to the wool growing interests in Ari- Zona.
 MT. Scott besides owning several large herds in Arizona also has large sheep interests near Albuquerque. New Mexico, and on his return from the capitol about March 1st expects to stop at the latter city to confer with New Mexico sheep men and look after his herds there.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

took three events. the mems doubles and both ladies events.
 The results of the different games are as follows: Mems doubles: High school, 6-5-1; Normal, 4-7-9; Indian school 24 Varsity, 6-6. The finals in the Mems doubles between the Varsity and Normal: Normal, 7-7-6: Varsity. 5-5-4; Mems singles: Varsity e.; High school, S-5; Normal, 6-3-1; Indian school, 3-6-6. Finals: Indian school. 0-1; Varsity, 6-6 Ladies doubles: Normal, 6-6: High school, To. Ladies' singles, Hgh school, 3-1; Normal, 6-6. Mixed doubles: Normal, 1-2; High school, 6-6; Indian school 2-6-3; High school, 6-2-6.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
ST. VALENTINE PARTY.

The members of the church of Latter Day Saints of Mesa, on Saturday af- ternoon last, gave a Valentine party for the children in the Mesa opera house. Games were indulged in. after which refreshments were served. The afternoon was spent very pleasantly by the little folks in attendance.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

The Bridge Whist club was delight fully entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. G. COrson. Those present were Mrs. NJ. West, Mrs. M. G. Hill, Mrs. A J. Matthews, Mrs. NJ. w. Murphy, Mrs F C. Aver, Mrs. Curt w. Miller, Misses Bessie B. Hutchinson, Clara Finnie Evelyn McNulty. Annie and Mary Redfield and the hostess, Mrs. H. G. Corson.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

the cement work on the drains is be- ing rushed to completion. When fin ished Mesa will have thoroughfares that will be a credit to the city.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
BRIDGE WHIST CLUB.

FOR RENT-Room suitable for light housekeeping. Republican, Tempe.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17

Hodnett and Cars, resident under takers and embalmers. Phone 179.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-17
TEMPE
TENNIS RESULTS.
On the Whole They Were Very Grst.
 flying to the Normal.

The results of the annual tennis tournament held at the Normal Satur- day were very gratifying to the Nor nal. for the reason that it fared well; in fact much better than even its most ardent supporters had reason to hope for at the beginning of the contest. Il
The Washington herald., 1908-04-02
AMERICANS WIN MATCHES.
Marshall and Joiner Score Victories
in Vienna Chess Tourney.

Vienna April 1.-Play IN the Interna-
tional Chess Master tournament was re-
sumed at the local club this morning when
the eighth round was contested.
While the American expert. Marshall.
conducted the black pieces against the
Berlin crack. Cohn. the other American.
Joiner, played white against Prof. Ber-
ger. Early in the day it became evident
that both Americans would win their re-
spective games. in2smuch as they OBJ
tained good attacking positions. Berger
first resigned 20 Joiner and soon after
ward Marshall had beaten Cohn.
The sensation OF the day was the game
between Reti and Duras, one Of the
leaders. Try as he would. Duras could
not obtain any tangible advantage. and
had finally to be satisfied with a draw.
AS Schlechter was only able 10 draw with
Perlis. while Maroczy beat Alapin. Schle-
chter and Maroczy are now tied for first
and second places. Swidersky lost 10 Tar
takower; Spielmann beat Surchting; SaIwe
lost to Mieses; Bardeleben lost TO Leon
hardt. while the game between Rubins:ein
and Teichmann was drawn.