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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS

Continued from page ~
bridge petitions now on file. After
due consideration the board on mo.
ton granted the petition of Sherman
erected on the section line between
township for a wood pile bridge to be
Sections 80 and SO.
The petition of Aurora township
for a bridge across the creek on the
section line between Sections 81 and
%. was on motion granted and a
forty foot steel bridge was ordered
built.
The bridge petition of Volga and
brookings townships, which was laid
over at the previous session. was TAX.
en- up for consideration. The nett.
tion was on motion granted and the
sum of $4,000 was allowed for bridges
and approaches to be built on section
iihe road between Sections Is and "a,
Voiga township, Sections 16 and 21.
sections II and 20, and Sections IS
ana ~, Bookings township, the work
TO be done under the supervision of
commissioners Johnson and Jarvis.
The petition of p. l.. Larson and
for a bridge on the section line
between Sections "a and %. Lake
Sinai township, was discussed, and
after due consideration the board on
motion voted to allow said township
the sum OF $4,000 towards the erec-
ton of said bridge.
The application of H. A. Odekirk
Oh Winsor township. for q School Fund
loan on real estate in the amount OF
=, 90. was on motion granted.
The Superintendent OF the County
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Poor Farm presented his report for
which report was on motion accepted,
w. II. Conklin appeared in behalf
of the City of Bookings and stated
to the board that the city was desir-
Gus of taking up school bonds to the
amount of SO, 10000 0 The board, after
careful consideration and with the adj
vice of the States Attorney, on mo-
ton adopted the following resolution:
We, the Board of County Commits
sioners of Brookings county, South
Dakota, hereby authorize the County
Treasurer to accept the sum Of $1,000,
and interest at the rate of > per
cent to July /, 1909, on the Munich
pal Bonds of the City of Brookings,
and to turn the bonds so taken up. to the
City of Brookings, it appearing that
it will be for the best interest of the
county that said amount of bonds be
taken up at his time.
Geo. f. Hoch, Chairman.
J. l.. Jarvis.
F.. w. Newton.
Ole Erickson.
Lewis Johnson.
The quarterly report of the Super
intendent of the Hospital for the In
SANE was received and ordered placed
on file. The expenditure for the quar-
ter was 81 ,064. "a.
Board on motion adjourned to 900
O'Clock a m. Thursday, April 8,
1909.
Continued next week.
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A WORD TO

1t has been decided to give Hayden's
oratorio The Creation" at the coming
May Musical Festival, either as "a
whole or in part, and it is absolutely
necessary that all who can and will
assist in the chorus should join at
once. Therefore none but the most
capable singers will be taken in after
next week and no one after May 3.
Individual passes to the first three
concerts will be furnished all who en-
roll as members of the chorus and are
regular in attendance, and as the price
of tickets for the course of four con-
certs will probably be $3.50 it will
be worth your while, financially and
unsteady to come into this chorus.
Singers from the city, young and old,
are especially invited.
The regular rehearsal of last Mon
day night was postponed to Thursday
at the Methodist church and will be-
Gin directly after eight o'clock. so
please be prompt.
F. j. Haynes.
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10 A SOREHEAD.

A. II. Wheaton, dairy and food com
missioner. in an interest
ing letter appearing in this issue, tina
it is not true that he approves the
open letter written by Mr.. r. o
Richards to Senator Crawford. Or
the contrary, Mr.. Wheaton says, he
wishes to be known as no less a sup
porter Of the progressive cause than
lie was before another was appointed
to his office. He states that he en-
tered the fight in South Dakota for
principles and that he will not be led
away from them by any personal dis
appointment.
Mr.. Wheaton reflects credit upon
himself by this announcement. 1t
means that he will not be known as
one who paraded in the regalia of re-
form simply to gain an office. 1t
means that he will not be made the
butt of the s%cornful who are always
ready to point the finger at all who re-
veal base motives concealed under
good ones. 1t means that it cannot
be said Of him that he measured a po-
litical movement by his success in
getting personal gain from it.
He who holds ar Office to which he
has been elevated by a reform move
ment cannot silence suspicion of his
purposes as car M who is known to
have been disappointed and still has
marched behind the colors to which
he promised allegiance. None can a
now that Mr.. Wheaton is a small man
and he has given confirmation of the
opinion expressed ever by those who
criticised his administration of his Of
fee, that he is sincere and honest
Sioux Falls Press.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

The report of the state treasurer
the first of April shows a balance in
the general fund of 1855 $50, and from
this and other revenues a call will be
made for $500, 900 of general fund war
rants, practically wiping out the war
rants issued for legislative expenses.
The March call for state taxes brought
in forty-four per cent, a better show
ing than for some years, and "A good
sign that the people hafe plenty of
ready money.
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TR

Harry White went to Aurora Mon
day.
John Fabrick was a Brookings call
er Saturday.
Mrs. Garfield drove to Brookings
Monday morning.
Ed Watson was out hunting ducks
the first of the week.
Tom Mutt has been entertaining rel
atives the past week.
Chas. Hawkins was doing business
in Brookings Saturday.
Gus Telkamp was a Bookings visit
or one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymer and family
attended church Sunday.
Thomas Bacon attended church
Sunday, also Roy Sechrist.
T. Biggar has been making some
needed repairs on his house.
A. L. Crawford was among those
who rode the Grange goat Saturday.
Mesdames Alstott and Messner
we're shopping in Brookings recently
Seeding has commenced, but the con-
tinued cold has kept tire grain from
growing very fast.
Mr., and Mrs. F. j. Polsean were
hauling hay from Trenton the first OF
the week.
Messrs. Claude Leary and j.. Lane
accompanied by two young ladies',
were seen driving in Trenton Sunday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
THE RUNAWAYS."

THE Runaways," while one of the
lightest and merriest of musical com.
edies is, at the same time, not a con-
glomeration of melody and mirth. It's
true that there is an abundancy of
glare and sutticiency of glitter about
the production, because of a mass of
scenery, stage settings and electrical
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

effects are carted around h country
for the piece, but the comedy possesses
a substantial and rich plot. There is
something definite about what is 60
ing on, which makes the piece stand
in a class by itself. This is what
is probably accountable for its run
of seven months at the Casino at New
York City, and for its brilliant tri-
umph scored before thousands of other
large cities of the north.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

The Standard Oil trust received a
slight shock last week when the house
of representatives passed the amend.
ment to the Payne bill reducing the
tariff on crude petroleum from twenty
five to one per cent. Joe Cannon
came down from the speakers chair
and made a vigorous defense of the
oil trust. urging the members to fix
the duty at twenty-five per cent, but
it was defeated by an overwhelming
majority.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
LOW RATES.
TO PACIFIC COAST.
Daily throughout April.

These special low rate tickets are
available on our daily and personally
conducted tours in tourist sleeping
cars through to the coast, via the
Chicago, Union Pacific & North West
ern line.
For full particulars write S. A.
Hutchinson, Manager, Tourist Dept,
212 Clark ST, Chicago. ILL.,, or address
nearest ticket agent.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Assonth Dakota nan has figured out
that Il al the cattle we ship to market
each yeaf were one COW, she would
browse on the tropical vegetation
along the equator while her tail would
switch the icicles OF the north pole.
BY the aid Of higher mathematics he
has also made the discovery that II
IN the hogs we slaughter annually
were one hos the animal could dig
the Pana1pA canal In two roots and q
hnlf and ~ sQueal would jar the
Aurora Botealis.-Draper Democrat.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

have already sent their protests to
Washington. The cas- is a serious
one, for as Jacop Ichiff points out,
the increase in duty will put stock
ings beyond the reach of the poor
leaving them no recourse but to paint
their legs.-Lincoln (Neb.) Journal.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

The question OF changing the date
of the presidential inauguration to a
time Of the year when the weather
conditions will be better is being urg'
ed When President Taft was sworn
into office last March a binding snow
storm swept over Washington, disap.
pointing thousands of people from all
over the country who had gathered to
witness the ceremonies. A change to
a later date would be a good idea.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Mayor Mathews absolute refusal to
enter the mayoralty campaign was
characteristics Of the man. He had stat
ed that he did not care for another term
and, although urged by cores of good
citizens to enter the race, he would
not bring his word into question and
fatty declined.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Ward Waltz, superintendent of the
for a new telephone directory ready.
which will be issued some time next
month.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

The people of Corson county. which
was created by the last Legislature,
have petitioned for organization, but
as part of the county is contained in
the Indian reservation to be opened
next fall 1t Is a question whether it
car be legally organized.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

We suppose everybody knows by
this time we are to have a city cleo
ton. II you don't know, see the list
of nominations in another column of
the Register. 'Nuf said.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Col. +. Roosevelt has landed in
Africa and II everything goes well
there will be race suicide among the
jungle population.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

The base ball leagues have started
operations for the season, so 1t may
safely be assumed hat spring is here.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15
GOOD FINANCIERlNG.

Total receipts of the South Da-
kota Press association for
the last year. .$426. -
Total disbursements ........ APO. II
Such ~financiering as that deserves
something more than mere melton.
If the appropriations of the state of
hands of the press association there
might not be SO big a discrepancy be-
tween the revenue and the outgo as
at present.-Arlington Sun.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Governor Vessey has named April %
as Arbor Day.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1909-04-15

Sunday was a bad day for the new
Easter millinery creations.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
dwelling Ceremony.

The monument erected by the
Woodmen of the World to the mem
ory Of Sovereign Luke Polk was
unveiled with befitting and impos-
ing ceremonies at the Bethel ceme-
terry last Sunday, the oath inst,
three miles southwest of this place,
being under the auspices of Mag
nolia Camp No. SIG. of which the
deceased was an honored and
worthy member. Other camps
participating in the ceremonies
were Monticello Camp No. 1872 and
Bailey Branch Camp. 1t is con
seryative to say that there were at
least 100 Woodmen in the parade,
which forined at the school house
near the cemetery and marched to
the grave. It was an imposing and
impressive sight and made deep
and lasting impression upon the
minds of the spectators, as we'll as
the exercises following. Hon. Mar
shall Mccullough, Of Brookhaven,
was the orator of the occasion, and
he acquitted Belf nobly, paying
beautiful tribute to the memory of
the deceased and emphasizing in
eloquent words the many noble
traits of character that go to make
up an ideal young manhood and
womanhood. There was a large
gathering of people present, and it
was truly one of those occasions
that will long be remembered. -
Lawrence County Press.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
A Horrible Crime.

lehe killing of j. o. Breeland,
and Mrs. Joe Everette,
|n9Ar Genesee last Friday night, was
IoHe Of the most cowardly and brutal
Snurders ever committed in this
parish. Mr.. Breeland was leading
a COW, and the women were riding
Im "a buggy in the rear when they
were fired upon from ambush.
Mrs. Everette had little babe in
her arms, which the assassins took
from her and set down by the road
side and then blew the mothers
head off with a shot gun. Mr..
Breeland did not die Immediately,
and it is said told the names of the
murderers before he died. Ber
Kinchen, Avery Blount and Garfield
Kinchen are said to have been im-
plicated in the crime. Hammond
Vindicator.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
The Climbers.

On Thursday, Jan. %, Mrs. Sam
IMoretOn graciously entertained the
Climbers. The roll call was a
charming feature of the afternoon,
responses being from Dickens; Mrs.
Micawber valiantly saying that
she d. Never desert Mr.. Micawber" Z;
Uriah Heep, ''You know I'm SO
umble, etc.
The discussion of s'The Great
Political Question of Ireland" !" by
Miss Mary Hobbs, gave a clear
view of this oppressed nation; and
we feel quick sympathy for the
patriots of the downtrodden coun-
try.
Miss Meta Smith sang attractive
lly The Message. "
Miss Emily Jones had good
paper on Dickens Influence in
Literature Such man of gen.
/ ius and greatness was Dickens, we
| all have visions of Little Dorrit, =
of Paul and Florence Dombey, +"
of Little Nell, +" and of David
Copperfeld.'' They seem friends
whom we know and lose.
A selection from Pickwick
Opera was given by Mrs. c. S. But
terfield.
Miss Mounger led the way into
some localities immortalized by
Dickens. Does any novelist know
so well what to see as does Dick
ems?
The Round Table discussion was
of David Copperfield. The mem
bers of the club remembered the
story well. if it had been so long
since the story was read.
The refreshments were delight
full. Among the guests Of the club
were: Mrs. G. Lewenthal, Mrs.
Sherman, Mrs. Harry Mills, Mrs.
Alfred Moreton.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
The PerIpatetics.

There was brilliant assemblage
Saturday afternoon to enjoy the
meeting of the Peripatetics at the
elegant home of DR.. John H. John
son.
Mrs. johnson was an ideal hostess
and was assisted in her duties by
her daughter, Miss Margaret, who
very gracefully welcomed the
guests.
In honor of the occasion the
decoration of flowers and draping
were of the Club coIors.
After the business session, the
program was taken up. The musi-
cal numbers, as well as literary,
were exceptionally fine and recelv-
ed the applause of the delighted
audience. Aside from the regular
program, Mrs. Hugh Wall, one of
the guests, favored the club with
solo, which was very much enjoy
i ed.
The feature of the afternoon was
the musical contest Of the club
song, Miss Ragsdale having COM
posed the words. The work of the
contestants was of such merit that
it was impossible to make a de-
cision, hence it was postponed two
weeks.
Refreshments of wine and cake
were faultlessly served.
Mrs. Johnson's guests, beside
the club members, were: Mrs. John
Eldred, Kentwood, La; Mesdames
Storm, Drane, Kerr, Nalty, Decell,
Grafton, Willing, Wall, Farrell,
Priebatsch; Misses Brown, Niolon,
McVoy. Becker, Storm.
REPORTER.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
SECOND DAY.

Tuesday morning at 9 O'Clock
Feb. 2, 1909, the Board met pursu-
ant to adjournment; present, same
as yesterday
In the matter Of erroneous assess
ment of a COW valued $100.
This cause coming on to be heard
on affidavit of Jesse Woodall, stat
ing that his mother, Mrs. |. E.
Woodall, is enormously assessed
for one COW valued at 500, that she
does not own more than two cows
and calves. which are exempt from
taxation. and the Board having con-
sidered same, doth order and ad
judge that the assessment of Mrs
|. E Woodall of one COW valued al
$100 be exempt from taxation.
In the matter of the petition of T.
E. Porter and others, petitioning
the Board to lay out and open a
public road. following, to-wit
This cause coming on to be heard
on the petition Of Il. E. Porter and
others petitioning the Board to lay
out and open a public road at the
November term 1908, of this Board,
said road commencing at the Frank
lin county line on the Brookhaven
land MeadvilIe road near Pete
Lotions place, intersect the Brook.
haven and Meadyille road near
Charlie Lotion S place. Therefore
we, the undersigned commissioners,
appointed at the January meeting
1909. to lay out and open said road,
beg leave to state that we have laid
out, opened. marked and staked
said above described road, and rec
ommend that the prayers of the
petitioners be granted; provided
they work said road according to
plans and specifications Of second
class roads. and all bridges and cul.
verts necessary be built without ex-
|pense to the county, said road to be
known as a public road at the ex-
pirati0n OF the present contract; !;
provided, however, as above stated.
State Of Mississippi,
Lincoln County.
Whereas. the Grand Jury, at the
regular Noyempber term of Circuit
Court. 1908, in its final report re.
|quested and recommended that all
county books be audited BY a CONF
|petent or expert accountant or aess
Icountants, It is therefore ordered
lby the Board that all county books
be audited and Governor E. F. Noel
il hereby requested q commission,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03

An arrangemnt has been consum-
mated whereby the last two years
of the four-year medical course of
the University of Mississippi will
be taught at the State charity hos.
|pital at Vicksburg, which has be-
come a part of the university. Ad-
ditional buildings will be added to
the hospital. The Vicksburg medi-
cal faculty as selected will be as
follows: DR. H. H. Harrington
professor of theory and practice Of
surgery; DR.. j S. Ewing, assistant;
DR.. B. B. Martin, professor of
theory and practice of surgery; DR..
Sylvan Myers. professor of thera-
peutics and clinical medicine; DR..
v. Bonelli, assistant; DR.. Sidney
w. Johnson, professor of clinical
and operative surgery; DR.. j. "A.
Austin, assistant; DIR. E. F. How
ard, professor of obstetrics and
|pediatrics; DIR. J. A. K. Birchett
assistant; Dr.. j. H. Fox, instructor
in dermatology; DIR. H. f. Sproles,
DR., assistant in gynecology; DIR.
M. H. Ball, ear, eye, nose and
throat.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
LAM AND ORDER LEAGUE.
Jackson Inaugurates a Needed Movement
on This Line.

Jackson. Miss. Feb. i. Repre-
sentatives hall was packed tonight
when ex-Gov. Longino called the
Law Enforcement League together.
Speeches followed BY Mayor Crowd
er, Rev. w. M. Pinson. Gov. Noel,
ex-Gov, James K. Vardaman and G.
Fl. Alexander, all demanding strict
er enforcement of the law and
pledging support. A resolution
directed the chairman to name 8
committee to correspond with
prominent men over the State ard
prepare for d monster meeting here
at an early day to organize a State
league. Several hundred dollars
we're subscribed to prosecute the
work.
Mr.. Pinson, who has been here
several days investigating alleged
violations Of the liquor and galnb-
ling laws. secured, it is stated,
considerable evidence.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1909-02-03
FROM NOLA.

Bro. Darling, our new pastor.
filled his appointment very ably
last 4th Sunday.
Miss Cornelia Dennis returned to
her home at Taylorsville, Miss.
after four weeks stay with her
brother Horace, of this place.
Mr.. Lawrence Bond, a worthy
young man of Bond, Miss, has
been employed by Tobe Graves to
run his saw mill near Nola.
Our school is still large.
Our teachers are kept very busy
these days.
Our literary societies are on the
boom. At the last meeting the
question, Resolved That the use
of tobacco is a sin" was discussed,
being championed on the affirma-
tive by Prof. Flat" on the mega
tive, by Miss jamie. Affirmative
won z to 6. Prof" jamie says
she'd rather been on the affirma-
tive, nevertheless, she had plenty
of pepper.
There will be a box supper at the
High School building on Friday
9ight, Feb. IL. Everybody is in
to be present. Supt. Bennett
Iof. Ted Mccullough will be
At and will give us one of
Hpopitters. Girls. be sure
..-6fing your box.
2 Miss Mary Coker and Mr.. Tom
Furr were Nola visitors Sunday
night.
Quite a number of Nolaites at
tended the concert at Holly Springs
Friday night. =
Our Sunday School is worth at
tending now, since Bro. Arthur
Furr is superintendent. The en-
rollment is larger than ever before.
Mr.. John Russell has moved in
town in order to be nearer school.
We are glad to have Mr.. Russell I'm
our midst.
Prof. M. L. Scarboro visited
Monticello Friday and Saturday.
At this writing the infant child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Evans is al
the point of death.
XERXES.