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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
FORMER RESIDENT DIES.

Edward Simmons of Summit, for
mer well known resident of Brookings
died at the hospital at Ortonville,
Mimi, on Wednesday evening of last
week. The remains were brought to
this dity Friday and the funeral was
held from the Presbyterian church
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, con
Quoted by Rev. J. M. Green of the
Lutheran church and the remains were
laid to- rest beside those of his wife
in Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Simmons death was due to
diabetes, from which he had been a
sufferer for some years. He became
critically i'll Wednesday and was hur
ried at once to Ortonville, but only
lived an hour after reaching the hospi
tai.
Mr.. Simmons was born at Yorkvilie
Wis, January 5, 1850. In his early
youth his parents moved to Decorah
Iowa, which was the home of the fam
lily for many years. Mr.. Simmons was
married there in 1874 to Miss Ida
Janette Ringum. They moved to Lyon
county, Iowa, where they remained
until coming to Brookings in 1889
Five sons and daughter were born
to them, of whom only the daughter
survives, the sons dying in early youth
The daughter, Miss Anna l.. Simmons
is the principal of the schools al
Nevada, Iowa. Mrs. Simmons died in
1890. Mr.. Simmons moved to Summit
about ten years ago, where he has
since made his home.
Besides his daughter Mr.. Simmons
is survived by an aged stepfather and
two sisters and two brothers. Miss
Anna Simmons of Nevada, Iowa, f.
Holton of Decorah, Iowa, Isaac Sim
mons of Crookston, Mimi. Mrs. Rim
gum Of Canton and Andrew Ringun
OF Nevada, Iowa, were the relatives
present at the funeral.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
OUR FAIR A
HUGE SUCCESS
Weather Man Sends Fine
Weather
AND THE CROWDS ARE IMMENSE
Exhibits Far Excel Those of
Any Previous Year

Tuesday morning the Brookings
County Fair opened under the most
favorable auspices. The weather was
fine, the crowds have been immense
and the exhibits and attractions all
that could be desired. The weather
man has been more than kind, and the
brand of weather he has on exhibition
could hardly be beat and should carry
away the blue ribbon over all other
years.
The exhibits In the various depart
ments we have never seen surpassed,
the pumpkins are the largest, the cat
tie, horses and hogs the finest and the
poultry the best ever and combined
1t makes an exhibition that any county
in this country could be proud of.
The attractions Of the first two days
were very good and everything has
moved along without hitch. Tues
day, the first day, was Children's Day
and an immense number of youngsters
from every session of the county were
on exhibition. They made a fine ex.
hibition too and at the same time man.
aged to have good days enjoyment.
There were large number of con-
testants in the spelling contest, which
was feature of the opening day, and
the following were the winners:
Eighth grade, Mavis Grinols, first;
Nellie Swenehart, second; Ethel Lar
son, third; Jennie Handwork, fourth;
Grace Bacon, fifth. Fifth and sixth
grades, Frances Harza, first; Frances
Carlisle, second; Ralph Harza, third;
Ermine Brictson, fourth; Edith Poole,
fifth.
There were. two fine horse races
yesterday, as well as other excellent
attractions. In the 800 trot, best 8
in 5, Mollie Barolite won In straight
heats, Dean r. second and Chippewa
third. The best heat was 2:27k. In
the 2:25 pace, best in 5, Moak G..
won in straight heats, Estelline, sec.
ond and Dan Mix third The best
heat was 2:22k.
The ball game between Aurora and
Arlington resulted in a victory for
Arlington by a score of to- 3. Norman
Cruikshank was at short for the win
ners and his work I'm the field and at
the bat was the principal cause or
their victory.
The Savages in trapeze and ladder
work were excellent, as was the dog
and pony show. 1t has been too windy
for the balloon ascension but it is
hoped to have that feature today and
tomorrow. An excellent program is
promised for today and tomorrow and
big crowds are expected.
1t is estimated that there were be-
tween three and four thousand people
on the grounds yesterday afternoon
and this will be exceeded today. A
special train comes down from Water
town each morning, returning each
evening and the first one yesterday
brought a large number of people,
A feature Of the opening day was
! base ball game between the kid
teams of Brookings and Volga, which
resulted in favor of Brookings by a
score of 8 to z.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
IT'S ALL ON THE QUIET.

Ralph Briggs the comedian will play
here next Tuesday, September 20. For
his new comedy with music this sea
son he is carrying all the scenery, fur
niture and properties and a larger
company than any other previous sea
son. Rose Stillman is the principal
comedienne and in the company are
some very funny comedians. His per
formance of Boots" wild eyed
athletic, crazy dancing Cockney Eng
lish Bell Hop is excruciatingly funny
and he has some new topical songs
and eccentric dances that are very
clever.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
EXPLAINS THINGS.

The Elkton Record in speaking of
the marriage of J. H. Roberts and Miss
Elsie Leekley Says: This fully ex-
plains the actions of John H. or mis-
last visit to Elkton. We knew he had
mt been stealing chickens or breaking
any of the rules of good society, but
somehow We couldn't catch his eye
he kept looking this and that way.
Seemed afraid that Ed Timm would
show up. Well, it is all right, John,
and nowhere on earth have you more
warm friends than right here in Elk
ton. We wish you long and happy
life with your good wife,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
GOOD GAME SATURDAY.

The local football season will open
Saturday with a game at the fair
grounds between the Madison and
Brookings high school teams. Both
Of these teams are among the best
in the state, they are old rivals and
fast game is assured. Brookings
defeated Madison last year by close
score and our boys must repeat Sat.
urday in order to be In running for
the state championship. Coach Leland
has his men going fast for this period
of the season and with the proper
support from the students and towns
people we believe they will win.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24

1t is an honor to any man to be
nominated for the presidency of the
United States. The highest office in
the gift of the American people, no
matter by what political party. And II
is compliment to any community to
have the privilege of listening to a
presidential candidate, and the privi.
lege becomes a pleasure when the
candidate is also one of the greatest
orators in America.
Hon. Eugene w. Chain of Chicago,
prohibition candidate for president of
the United States, will speak in the
opera house in Brookings, Thursday
evening, October 1, at p. m.
Mr.. Chain has attracted wide at
tention since his nomination because
of the ceaseless campaign ne has been
waging rivalling the famous whirlwind
canvass of Bryan in 1896. He has
already journeyed to the Pacific coast
and back since his nomination and is
winning golden opinions everywhere
by his matchless oratory. His heroic
defense of a negro from the attack
of the drink crazed mob in the Spring
field riots has also attracted national
attention. Altogether he is a unique
character that the people are anxious
to hear and see, and there will
undoubtedly be large crowd from
all tise adjacent country.
Hon. Geo. F. Knappen, prohibition
candidate for governor, will preside at
the meeting.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
ROSEBUD LAND THROWN OPEN,

A million acres Of government land
In Tripp county, South Dakota, will
be opened to homesteaders October s
to H. Dallas and Gregory, S. D., the
only towns on the reservation border
are reached by the Chicago & North.
Western Ry., the only all-rail-route to
the reservation. Entry must be made
In person at one of these towns. cor
affidavit can be filed at O'Neil or
Valentine, Neb., and forwarded)
Ask the ticket agent of The North
Western Line for folders and maps,
with full information how to secure
. quarter section of government land.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
ELIGIBLE FOR CARNEGIE MEDAL,

Harry Sherin of Watertown, stu
dent at the college, put himself In
line for a hero medal at Lake Camp
bell Sunday by rescuing party Of lit
tie girls who had floated out on the
lake in a boat. The kids had been
sitting in a boat near Kendall's Point
and did not notice that they were
gradually floating. When they did
realize 1t they became hysterical and
were ON the point Of jumping into the
water, were 1t was over their heads
when Harry, who was on shore. waded
out in his new suit and t0wed them
ashore. Harry's prompt action un'
doubtedly prevented serious conse
Quences.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Notice is hereby given that the
next regular state teachers examination
for Brookings county will occur Octo-
ber and 9 at the Court House In
Brookings, beginning at eight o'clock
each morning. Applicants may write
for primary, first second and third
grade certificate only. When neccs-
sary teachers may close their schools
for two days, without loss of pay, to
take the examination. Bring pen and
ink.
Malcolm Aldrich,
County Superintendent Of Schools.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24

Wallace E. Purdy has been admitted
as a member OF the law firm Of Hall
& Roddle and the new frm name Is
Hall. Roddle q Purdy. Mr.. P,ardy has
been an assistant in the onlce since
his admission to the bar, and hes gain
ed reputation as bright axd ener-
setic attorney and Il fully s6Qble o.
taking up his new work.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24

E. e. Dodge, ]. H. Smith and a
travelling man brought in on Monday
the finest string of fish ever caught
in Turtle creek. They caught over
seventy-ive black bass. pickerei and
perch. It Is no use to ask Gene
where he caught them as he will tell
you "in the creek. k."-Redfield Journal.
Observer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-09-24

William H. Taft, presidential candi.
date. viii speak at the Mitchell Corn
Palace Heptember ~.
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million dollars into the ministry Gard
ner alone of Parker's friends expressed
pleasure and satisfaction.
"1f," he said anybody can make re-
ligion respectable, it's Bentley Parker"
II.
Giuseppe, the Dago, had stolen a jack
knife from Sully, the Mick, and there had
been trouble all day at the Rev Bentley
Parker's bungalow. which had included
all the races there represented and taxed
the patience and strength of the master
of the house to the utmost. Another sum-
mer he should not entertain Italians and
Irish in the same party, Parker said to
himself, he sat on the veranda In the
evening. enjoying the starlight and miss
ing his pipe. which he had cut off, to the
end that he might with better grace beg
his wards OF the slums to forswear the
cigarette.
A month had passed since Parker's visit
to the point. He had been alone with his
colony of slum boys ever since, and to-
night he was tired and lonely. He had
just read in a church newspaper an APP
peal from the Bishop of Montana for
missionary and he felt moved to go. The
idea of working among the rough men of
mining camps attracted him. Mary Ran
som had said that his religion had no
message for men of their own class. Per-
haps she was right; but at any rate he
would do his work where he could. He
would wire the bishop tomorrow that he
accepted work under him: and the form of
a message passed through his mind
Just then he saw the light of a yacht
in the cove below. Almost instantly a gun
doomed and Parker started for the wharf.
Gardner landed ana was there ahead of
him, the point of his cigarette glowing
in the dark.
Sorry to bring you down, Bentley. /
might have waited till morning"
Not If 1 Know myself. I'm almost
homesick tonight. I saw your lights
coming in and started before your ord
nance sounded. OF course you'll come up
to my shanty for the night. The kids
are good while they're asleep, and they
don't show signs OF life till am"
Sorry. but I've got to pull out again
in an hour or So I'm on duty. Come
aboard and I'll tell you about it,"
The two men soon faced each other in
Gardeners cabin.
mention the other things that are. as
usual In the locker at your right. Well.
it's a Joy to be out of town. Things are
mighty squaly. l wish TO thunder 1
could cut it all out-business and the rest
of it. You're in luck. Old man This
watching the ticker is CHASTITY business.
If you want an ASSISTANT
81 wish l had you. Stay a week with
me. 1 want to get you interested in what
II wish I could, Bentley; but I'm up
here on an errand. That's what l came
to tell you about
Gardner lighted a cigar, and Parker
thrust his hands into his pockets and lis
tened.
IT'S about Ransom
Parker nodded.
MARY Ransom's father
Gardner eyed his friend carefully, as
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of humor now and then that was Ike
Bentley-so his friends said 10 themselves:
but ii had the ring of truth. and when he
had ceased and very expensive boy
choir sang the offertory there were
people In the pews whose thoughts lin
gered over their brothers OF the mines
and ranges. and who questioned for the
first time whether the music was worth
all Il cost.
Many friends greeted him at the end.
when he had put aside his vestmentS and
come back into the church. He had
made an impression. and several men told
him that they wished to aid re work he
had described. and this pleased him
more than their praise.
Mary Ransom waited until the last. She
had not known that he was TO be there.
His simple recital had brouG..t a new
ache and longing in her heart. lie praised
other people: II was only the suppressed
note of passion in his story that told how
much of himself had gone into the deeds
and hardships he described.
She had known sorrow and the cruel
marks of it were on her face. He wished
to make this meeting easy for her.
1T wasn't fair. was it?-to catch you
all mapping and make you listen TO me.
But II isn't my fault. The good old doc
tor insisted"
The organ ceased and the organist
closed the instrument and passed them
on his way out
Don't GO she said. II must speak to
He would not have had II SO; but he
waited. and she went on hurriedly:
Il must tell you how l have suffered
how hard it has been for me-these yearsi
/ wounded you, l tried to wound you by
making light Of your work-the things
you had undert aiken to do. l told YOU
that 1t was idle: that there was nothing
in your-work-for mentor the men we
knew
She swayed little and rested her hand
upon the pew by which they stood. He
hardly needed what she said in his JOY
at seeing her again. She owed him no
father. He loved her today as he had al
ways loved her: but he had not come
back to take advantage of her contrition,
her gratitude.
never made any difference"
He smiled and turned to go: but she
did not heed him.
And then-my own father! He told
only want you to know what It meant-to
father and me. I can't thank YOU"
Your father did that. Mary. He owes
me nothing-absolutely nothing. Very
1t was very simple. I lent him some
money and he has paid 1t back. every
cent
1T isn't that It's not what you lent
hints what you gave him; It's his
honor-his character-oh. everythingr'
Her voice stole through the still church
like cry.
Yes: that Is it. to help. to save"
But the help-the help must be for
all" she began, the tears flooding her
eyes.
ITO the least of these; to the very
least" he said, gently, with a far look in
his eyes. And there really isn't any
end to count from" he added smiling
He picked up his coat and hat and
walked to the door and out into the
street and she followed him. It was a
bright day in early November and the
wind swept in sharply from the lake.
The people who turned to look at them
wondered who the young man in clerical
dress and the handsome girl beside him
could be. And a few remembered Bent
ley Parker as the fellow with lot Of
money who had turned preacher few
years ago and failed at It.
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auickened and reinforced in a way that
puzzled her. There was no man that she
liked better; but this, she knew, was not
enough.
''No-not that: we can never talk of
that" she said. rising. The rain had
ceased. Some of the people were going.
Look here parson.'' said Gardner at
Parker's elbow, eff you expect to get
back to your jolly beggars before mid
night you will have to be moving. I'm
going to take you up in that ancient bark
of mine l don't believe in letting man
hide his good works" He turned to the
others. Bentley is using his bungalow
at Arrow Head an asylum for lot of
muckers. Well never shoot the red, red
deer up there any more"
I'm ready" said Bentley, without
smiling They did not take his work
seriously, these people of the world he
had quilted. He was eager to escape
them now.
ITS like old times to see YOU" said
Mary, as she put out her hand. II hope
you won't forget US quite. I'm sure I
haven't said the right things to you-but
l know you will do whatever you try to
do well. You always did that, Bentley"
Many of her friends said that Mary
Ransom had reared rigid unplastic ideals
for herself. and that they could not be
broken. Others declared that she did not
know what she wanted: and there was
truth in both statements. Her kindness
wounded Parker as her open criticism had
not. He felt for the first time how remote
she was from him. She was the fine
flower of their class. She was a beautiful
woman-and she was not for him.
Bentley" said Gardner. I'm going to
take you back to your beggars if 1 tear
you away. It's unbecoming-your hang
ing on in this place of comfort. Those
little brats are probably numbering one
another up in the woods to dispel their
ennui"
''All right Tom" And Parker suf-
fered his friend to take him away. They
had been in college together and had met
as friendly contestants on many fields
where Parker had usually been the win
ner. Gardner called himself Bentley's
"runner-up," and was always proud Of
his friends successes. When Parker took
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HOUSEHOLD HINTS


( !" = /" * - ~ Y" W n " - " ~ Nj
are also handles on either end At the
Russian shops there are oval, round or
square brass or copper trays also with
handles for the convenience of the bearer
These re ckarmingly decorative, especial
ly when one buys the creamers, sugar
bowls. tea caddies and hot water pot to
match.
AS the tea table is no longer consid-
cred a proper piece of furniture for living
room or parlor. these trays stocked with
everything necessary Tor the comfortable
rite of tea dispensing are brought into
the room and placed on a small table
ready for the purpose. The table. which
should be low and convenient for the
hostess In her easy chair or rocker is
one which Is ordinarily used to hold
bowl of flowers or a book OF two easily
removed.
Even more convenient than the tray are
the wheeled tea wagons which are ex-
pensive, but great convenience for the
slckroom as well as for the afternoon
tea. These have numerous shelves, so
that the whole paraphernalia, including
sandwiches marmalade and whatever else
is served. can be brought in at once
The Curate's Assistant.
This is also an English importation. as
its name would indicate. 1t is made of
wood or willow and consists of three
round fiat shelves with a handle attached
On the lowest shelf are placed plates and
napkins, on the others the toast, sand
witches, etc. In default of a curate the
maid or any guest passes it.
The Tea Pot.
The tea pot that stands facile princeps.
according to tea connoisseurs, is Milling,
a variety of baked earthen ware that is
ung1azed on the inside. The authority
on this subject is quoted as Gen. Tcheng-
ki-Tong, a celebrated Chinese writer on
gaStronomic subjects. Failing this (and
few of us can achieve it,. any good
earthen ware pot will do. provided it is
Scrupulously clean.
The Brewing of Tea.
This is a trick that every woman should
know. but not all do. On an old English
sampler appears a small kettle boiling
and tiny cup and saucer with these
words
Kettle must boil. teapot be hot.
Or good tea cannot be GOT
While another old jingle runs
Unless the kettle boiling B.
Filling the teapot spoils the T."
Here is the proper way to make tea, az
approved by English experts and Endorsed
by our own National Tea Association:
L. rake fresh cold water (soft water is
better than hardD
2. Bring it to bubbling boil and let IL
SO continue for several minutes
3. Use one teaspoonful tea for each cup
OF water required.
4. Use a porcelain or china not
.. Pour the furiously boiling water over
the tea leaves and let steep for not less
IMAM five nor more than seven minutes.
D. four or into mother heated porcelain
or emma vessel, and do not use the dis
carded leaves again. By adhering to these
rules a most delightful tonic may be had
and one which Will not harm the normal
person.
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decently about it. Ransom never specu-
lated until lately. and the tarantua bit
him good and hard. He went at the
wheat-pit like a country boy at the slot
square up in time. as far as his own bust
ness Is concerned. But a forger! The
idea isn't pretty"
Does Mary know?" Parker asked
presently. while Gardner smoked and
watched him.
II don't know. Bentley. Probably
not. She's all Ransom has, and 1t will
go hard with her. l wish he could be
saved-for her sake
For both their sakes,' said Parker,
quietly; and Gardner, who knew Bentley
Parker better than any other man. looked
at him closely but did not understand.
There was silence in the cabin for mo-
ment
I'm going back to the point with you,
Tom: and l don't want you to ask any
questions until I'm ready to answer
them
Certainly. I shall be glad to have
you, old man. And now let me put these
unpleasant reminders out of the way"
He reached for the notes: but Parker
gathered them up and put them into his
pocket.
You've known me a long time. Tom,
and l want you to let me keep these a
little while. I give you my word of honor
that III return them or an equivalent be-
now let's go up on deck and get this rot
ten old tub of yours under way. 1t never
was much good. but we'll make the best
of 1t. And l hope your bunkers are full.
You always were careless about your coal.
I've got to be back at the bungalow be-
fore breakfast. Those boys need all the
morning prayers I can say for them: and
there's nothing like starting day right"
In the. wide hall of a house at Harbor
Point a young woman pleaded with an old
man. who sat shrunken in chair before
a fire of birch logs. tOp-cOat lay across
his knees and a suit case stood beside
him.
You must not; you must not" she
pleaded. Better anything, father. than
this. You must stay, and we can face 1t
together-meet lido the best that can
be done with it,
Arnold Ransom twisted his gloves in
his hands and avoided his daughters eyes
He had told her the whole story of his
wrong-doing and announced his program
of flight. He had been a proud man
and she was proud girl, and his task
had not been an easy one. She had rail-
lied from the shock of the disclosure
and was trying to plan for him. There
were only the two of them in the world,
and she would not desert him.
It's easier to go-you can come to me
at once, if you will But / can't stay! l
can't face it! There's no reparation l
can make. All have is gone-this house
the house in town-everything. had
better be a fugitive than a convict"
She shrank suddenly away from him.
There was no harder lot for him than this
to see this instructive loathing in his
own child. He raised his eyes to hers