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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03
5-HEAD OF

ceased, to wit:
5-HEAD OF HORSES
One bay gelding, weight LAO; two
bay geldings, weight of each 1,4O0;
one bay mare, weight 1900; one bay
mare, weight 1900. These horses are
all in the pink of condition, sound in
wind and limb, fat and ready for
work.
e-HEAD OF cATTLE-s
Four mich cows, five young cattle.
Thirty-five Plymouth Rock chickens,
one gander named "Rueben." Between
10 and 20 tons of fine wild hay cut
before harvest. About 500 bushels of
clean, early oats suitable for seed.
About 20 bushels of potatoes. About
Is acres of corn in field.
MACHINERY.
Two Mccormick binders, Z foot cut.
with canvas good as new; one sulky
corn c%ultivator, one Peru corn planter
with so rods wire; one Deere gang
pillow, good as new; one Deere sulky
pillow, new, v was used; one hay
rake, one Dain sweep rake. one wide
tired wagon. triple box; one wagon
and rack, n rack, one tanning mill.
one pair bob sleds, one cookie dozer,
one set double work harness.
| HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES.
Pictures, one dresser, one bookcase.
two couches. one glass cupboard, one
walnut table, drop leaf; one 1O-foot
extension table, IN kitchen table, one
wash stand, one parlor stand, one wire
flower pot stand and house plants,
one Victor ~graphaphone and forty re-
cords, n Majestic steel range and
pipe, one Radiant Home heater, beds
and bedding, One Minute Washer with
wringer. a quantity of canned fruit,
sauer kraut, dishes and crockery.
Other articles too numerous to men
ton.
Terms Of Sale-AiI Suns OF $40 and
under must be cash. All sums over
$40 will be given s months time, SO
interest, on bankable paper. All ar
ticles to be settled for before remov-
ing. FREE LUNCH At NOON
ChAS. LYNCH.
Executor Of the Estate of Joseph Puhr,
deceased.
Clyde Wilcox, Clerk
3. J. Rudolph, A~ustioneer
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th

All of the personal property belong
ing to the estate Of Joseph Puhr, de-
ceased, to wit:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03
Bank Statement

Report of the condition of the Farmers
National Bank at Brookings, in the state OF
South Dakota, at the close of business, Jan
nary 81, 1910.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03

= country Correspondence

The Register desires "A correspondent IN every town
ship In the county. II your township is not represented
write US and We VIII send you the necessary stamped
envelopes ami paper All correspondence must be signed
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03
PUBLIC AUCTION

| will offer for sale on the Joseph
Puhr farm 8 miles northeast of Bush
nell, II miles northwest of Elkton, 10
miles southeast of White, commenc-
ing at one o'clock p. m, on
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1910-02-03

l, T. l.. Chappell. Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement 10 true to the best Of my knowledge
and belief.
7. l.. CHAPPELL, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd
day OF February, 1910. Lars A. Bitterness.
Co~rrect-Atteet: Notary Public
We. yaloIeu 8. D.
So. o SSsesSa,s Directors
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
REACHING THE TOP

in any calling of life, dem5nds a vgt
urous hodV aud keen brain. With
ont health there is no success. Bu
Electric Bitters is the greatest Hea tn
Builder the world has ever known. IL
compelS perfect action OF stomach,
liver, kidneys, bowls. pur!hes ana en-
ri hes the blood, tones aud invigorates
the whole system amp enables you TO
stand the wear and tear of your daily
work CATER months OF suffering
from kidney trouble" Writes W. NJ.
Sherman, of Gushing, Me-, three
bottles of Electric Bitters made ME
feel like a new man." SOC at all drug
gists.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
COTTAGE GROVE.
October oath, 1910

The frost last Friday Light was
,retty hard on the kafflr corn as
ouch OF it was not ripe.
Rev. Kitchen is still conducting a
evival meeting az Leanna with guod
success.
WIN. Lassmau moved to Humboldt
week. He is working for the
cement company.
Mr.. Warfeld and wife from Coving-
on, Ind, were visiting Robert
collins and family and friends IN
Cnanute and Humboldt last week.
Our road boss has been doing some
good work in this neighbUrhood lately
Morris Blair from Arzuna has
Deen visiting friends around Leanna
md helping with their meetings.
Harold Dennis from Chanute visited
DR.. Wings last Sunday.
C. e. Donham and wife and Jas
spencer and wife aud children ate
dinner with G. W. Wings last Sunday
Henry Roehl and wife are visiting
Mrs. Roehl's brother and sister IL
Texas.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
PIATT PICKUPS.

Charley Schaal took a load OF pota-
tees to Chauute last week, TUESDAY
Rert Ellis and wife visited the
latter's parents Sunday
Potatoes are not extra good crop
this year.
Gilbert Deoler has rented the
Helmer place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson and
family were in Chanute Monday.
We had our first frost the 2lst.
The Ladies Aid is preparing to
ssrve lunch at Mrs. Ryan's sale on
Nov 1st.
Bert Ellis is helping John Larue on
q tool shed.
Geo. Anderson bought Mr Helm RS
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28

Or. Nicely il having a large barr
built on the old Ed Chingham farm.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
carlton.

Mrs. ]. D. Ogden left last week fo'
Laurel Montana where she Will sreno
the winter with her daughter, Mrs
Nellie Highnote. Mrs. Ogden has
been in poor health for some
lime and is in hopes the charge viii
benefit her health.
Mrs. James Daley and llhlt
dauph er, Ellen left Sunday for Nc
wata where they will visit Earnes
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
URBANA.
"wednesday October 266h.)
Mrs. G. ID. Heilman is on Lne SICK

"wednesday October 266h.l
Mrs. G. ID. Heilman is on Lne sick
list.
c. c. YockeJ shipped car Of sheep
from uere the past week.
Gertie Bryan and Mrs. Williams
made trip &c Chanute Tuesday,
John lies sold span OF horses
Tuesday and delivered them at Thayer.
The widow Mccormick is building
large bara,
Mr.. Timbrel and family ha e moY' d
to Iowa whence ! ley came.
Gurd Stipps is manufacturing some
very foe sorghum syrup.
C.E. Fisher loaded a fine car of
second crop hay the past week,
Joe lies ,paired his flues Saturday
getting ready for winter.
Harry Stevens was running a meat
shop on wheels last Saturday.
G. E. Fisher and DR.. lies made
business trip to Galesburg Monday.
The weather the past week ha' heer
e FIR October There was a -
light GALA with a ds"- i"' . a'.'"ida'
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
COLD WEATHER ADVICE

to all is TO beware of coughs a O
colds on the chest; as Neglected they
readily leao TO pneumonia, consump-
tion or other pulmonary troubles.
Just as soon as the cough appears
treat it with Billiards. Horehound
syrup the standard cure of America
Use as directed-perfectly harmless
A cure and preventive for all diseases
# the lungs.
Price 20, soc, and ST. 90 PER bottle
S I'D by Geo. p. Wilder, druggist.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28

organ.
Jimmie Colaw had tumor removed
from his neck last week at MISS
Harrlson's hospital by DR.. Johnson
He ia recovering nicely, but Will re-
main in Chanute for some time.
Two of the Meradith boys are
working at the McCann sorghum
factory.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
NEVER WORRY

about coush-there's no need OF
worry if you will treat it at it's tirst
anpearauce with Billiards. Hore-
houdd Syrup. 1t will! stop the cough
at once and put your lungs and throat
hack into perfectly healthy condition
Sold by Geo. P. Wilder, druggist.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
800. 90 REV A RID

would gladly be paid for cure oy
many people VINO are crippled Will
rheumatism, yet II they only kne"
it, they can be cured by few bottl,
of Billiards. Snow Liniment, and the
price is only, 25c, SOC, and Sl.OO pei
bottle. Sold by Geo. P. Wilder, drug
gist.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
Let us figure on
your job work
RELIABLE JEWELRY

Our superior array of JewelrV and
Watches makes selection easy. Every
thing is in perfect taste. and every
thing may be perfectly relied upon
We sell nothing we don't know all
about, and we tell you everything we
know about everything you ask to see
C. e. CONKLIN. the Jeweler.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28
Moore and wife for few days.

Mrs. Chas. Miller OF Chanute came
to carlton Saturday AFTERNOON auo
visited her uncle, w. p. Carpenter
until Sunday wren she took tne z
O'Clock train for bearing where she
will visit her cousin, Mrs. Mae Zelger
and family until the last OF the week.
Trowbridge and Eaton bought and
Skinned car of cattle to Kansas City
last Thursday.
Mr.. Ogden went to Morehead MOD
! day TO attend the farmers institute
Mrs. Wilson south of tewn went
to Independence last Wednesday ana
returned Sunday.
Fred Zeiger, wife and BABY came
last Saturday to attend the fuperai Vi
tbei, cousin, Chas Miller of Chanule
who was buried Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Brown went to Chanute
Saturday to attend the bazaar held al
that place and returned Mohuay
afternoon.
Report of carleton school for the
first month beginning September ~
and ending october 10
EnlC llment males 10.
Enrollment fema'es 10
Total 80.
Mum Der of tardy marks 3.
Number neither absent nor taroy
Ia.
Daily average attendance % IL 70.
Arthur Gaughan is the teacher.
PRIMARY
Enrolment males 81.
enrolment females Il.
Total AZ.
Mum Der neither absent nor taTdy
-.
Average daily attendance 80.
Number of pupils moved from
district one.
Miss Jessie Petersol is the teacher
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28

that did little or no damage. The
kaffir corn was about all matured, II
being the only crop that was in any
danger from frost.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1910-10-28

LIGHTLY COLDER WITH SNOW
Nuen you see that kind of weather
,recast YOU know that rheumatism
Weather is at hand. Get ready for it
low bv getting bottle OF Ballard's
snow Liniment. Finest thing made
or rheumatism. Chilblains, frost
lite, sore aud stiff ints and ustels,
III aches and pains. 25c, SOC, and ST.,
,er bottle, Sold by, Geo. p. Wilder,
iluggist.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30

dulge in a sane Fourth. The people
are going to enjoy themselves. II
begins to appear that sane Sundays
are going to be needed. The major
!ty are church-going people. lttakes
a very devout person to keep his
mind on the service, when the auto
mobiles 90 speeding and screeching
along. An occasional motor cycle
and bowling dog make the effort tC
worship still more difficult.
Tom Huffman and family, MIR. anc
Mrs. John Huffman spent Sunday
with their mother, Mrs. Huffman, in
Butler. Fred Thornburgh, theiI
nephew, came out with them to spend
part of his vacation.
Walter Jones, son of S. E. Jones'
was out Monday to spend the day
with Lyle and Walter Fisher, Walter
and Lyle were former classmates a
Bethel. MIAMI.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
Along The Miami.

The people of this community were
thankful when a much needed rain
fell Saturday afternoon. The rains
do not seem to be general. The Sat-
urday rain did not reach all sections
of the county, Sunday it rained in
town, and this section did not get any
rain at that time.
Maud Young, small daughter of
Emmett Young, of Spruce, visited
relatives at the home of A. g. Hoyt
several days last week.
John Clark left for Oklahoma Tues
day of last week. He expects to re-
main, as he has employment there.
DR.. Lyle and granddaughter,
Thelma Hill, Rex Heinlein and three
small sons were out fishing Wednes'
day of last week.
J. S. Pierce and Billy Jackson were
out fishing recently. Mr.. jackson
caught some pretty good fish.
Miss Effie Famuliner, of Garden
City, spent Wednesday and Thursday
of last week visiting with her cousin,
Mrs. Charlie Grape. Miss Effie
taughtBethel school few years since
and made most loyal friends of her
pupils. Miss Effie went over to the
school house. and noted improve
ments since she taught there.
Mrs. Tom Huffman returned from
her visit to Kansas City last Thurs
day, She reports a pleasant time
while in the city.
d. D. McCann, wife and son, How
ard, were out fishing Friday and
caught a string of pretty good fish.
Mr.. Mccain never fails to catch fish,
when he goes fishing,
We are glad Butler is going to in
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30

Rev. Cornelius filled his regular
appointment at the New Home Bap-
fist Church Sunday, morning and
night. Several of the Spruce people
attended meeting at night.
Will Kegerreis and daughter, Miss
Jennie, of Sheridan, Wyoming, have
been visiting relatives and friends in
this vicinity. They returned Monday,
accompanied by his father.
I'm. Kretzinger left Thursday for
Rich Hill, as he was appointed by the
county court as one of the commits
sioners to view the new public road
between Prairie and Pleasant Gap
townships to assess the damages.
Mrs. Cal. Furgeson and children
returned Sunday from visit with
w. B. Young and wife, of Vinita,
Okla.
Mrs. Barrickman has been on the
sick list, but is improving.
George Eads came out Saturday to
attend the baseball game and ice
cream supper.
Martin Butler is sporting a new
buggy and a fine driving horse, SC
girls, watch for your chance.
The Ballard boys played ball with
Spruce Saturday afternoon. The
rain checked them. They did moi
get their game finished.
Uncle Jimmie Young had a cali
killed by lightning Saturday.
j. S. Greer purchased new binder
of Bennett & Wheeler Mere. Co. las
last week.
Claud Baker, of Double Branches
was canvassing in this vicinity Sun
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Odell, of Marys
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30

vile, Washington, arrived here last
week for a visit with relatives.
The ice cream was postponed until
Monday night. A large crowd at
tended and $500 was taken in.
]. w. Lewis and Frank Fix, can
didateS for representative and associ-
ate Judge respectively, were in the
township in the interests of their
candidacy.
Mrs. Elois Reece is on the sick list.
j. H Baker bought of w. H.
Charters an extra fine male, Grand.
look, Jr.
Miss Maud Wix, who has been
very sick the past week, is some
better at this writing.
Miss Dora Beard and friend were
out driving Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Herman were
visiting w. H. Charters, Sr., Sunday
evening.
The tragic double death of Alvs
and Lonnie Hanson shocked and
grieved the entire community.
FARMER JOHN.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
Two Killed by Lightning.

Alva and Lonnie Hanson, aged z
and II years, respectively, were
strurk by lightning and instantly
killed at the home of their father, A.
Hanson, 10 miles northeast OF this
city, Saturday afternoon at about 5
o'clock.
The boys had been in the field at
work, but on account of the rain
drove to the bash and put up their
teams. After caring for their horses
they sought shelter from the rain
under tarpaulin which had been
stretched over some hay on a wagon
in the shape of a tent. The boys had
probably been under this shelter only
a few minutes when the lightning
struck.
With the exception of two young
girls, the elder Is years of age, no
one was at the house. The older girl
while caring for the chickens dis
covered that the wagon was on fire,
and attempting to extinguish the
flames, discovered the body of the
younger Of the boys under the tar
paulin, and dragged it to safety, bu'
life was extinct. The body of Alvs
was not discovered until the whee
of the wagon gave way, allowing i
to roll to the ground. The body wa.
burned almost beyond recognition.
Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. j. H. Hardy, were held at the
family home Sunday afternoon, and
the bodies were laid to rest in Oak
Hill cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30

an illness of nearly year. She was
born in Indiana, June %, 1856, and
at the age of ten years came to Bates
county where she has since resided.
She was united in marriage to- w. F.
Reeder March 2. 1879. Previous to
her marriage she made her home
with DR., and Mrs. J. 'Everingham of
this city. Mrs. Reeder was a noble
woman, well beloved by all with
whom she came in contact and a
multitude of friends mourn their loss.
Funeral servi .es, conducted by
Rev. j. w. Rogers, were held at the
Christian church in Adrian, Tuesday
afternoon and interment was made
in Crescent Hill cemetery.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
West Deepwater.

II was very hot last week, the ther'
mometer registering 80 to 95 in the
afternoon.
Harvest time is here. Several have
commenced to cut wheat.
Charles Turpin and sister, of Sum-
NIT, visited their uncle, W. c. Tur'
pin and family, Sunday.
James Cox left Friday for Hume to
see his Son-in-law, Sam Lane, who
has been seriously i'll with pneumonia
fever. Mr.. Cox returned home Satur-
day. He reports him better.
Uncle R. Rich received over fifty
postal greetings one day last week, il
being his birthday.
j. S. Greer is a subscriber to The
Times through Farmer John.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
Butler Christian Church.

Sunday, JulyS. Bible school, $50.
Communion and preaching, l0:45.
State Prohibition Daywill be observed.
Sermon and music will be in keeping,
and an offering will be taken for the
help of the campaign for state wide
prohibition. This service will be full
of life and interest. Come and enjoy
il. Christian Endeavor, 700 p. m.
This congregation will participate in
the union Sunday evening services
the first OF which will be held Sunday
night at the Ohio st. NJ. f. Church.
William NJ. Mayfield, Minister.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
Bates County Girl Wins First
Prize.

Miss Effie Lewis, Of Merwin, has
been declared winner of the first
prize for the Sixth Congressional Dis
trict for the best written essay on
Missouri and her Resources" in the
contest conducted by the State lmmi-
grafton Commission. The firstprizes
consist of sixteen i0-acre farms, one
for each congressional district one
of which will be awarded to Miss
Lewis. j. A. Quinn, of Adrian, was
declared winner of the third prize
which will consist of a set of poultry,
one rooster, two hens and fifteen
eggs, all thoroughbred Plymoth
Rocks.
Rules of the contest provided that
essays must be written by children
sixteen years and under, and Bates
county folks should feel mighty
proud Of the talent displayed by her
youthful prize winners for carrying
off two prizes out of a possible five,
with seven counties competing.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-06-30
Mrs. w. F. Reeder.

Mrs. W. F. Reeder, aged 54 years,
departed this life at her home in
Adrian, Sunday, June 26, 1910, after
The Detroit times., 1910-12-17
NAVAL OFFICER MUST EXPLAIN
LAST DROP OF BLOOD SPEECH
Commander Simms' Utterances In
London Threaten to Develop Into
international Incident.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE
Last drop OF blood" speech of Com
mander William 8. Simms, OF the u.
S. S. Minnesota, now in the English
Channel. threatens TO develop into
an international incident.
Numerous protests are being re-
ceived at the Office OF Secretary Mey-
or from representatives Of foreign in
terests against the American naval
officers speech. Secretary Meyer
has directed that Commander Simms
forward 10 the department verbatim
report of his remarks at the luncheon
given the American sailors In Lon
don Commander Simms Is reported
10 have said that the last drop OF
blood of all Americans would be viii
lingly shed in behalf of the British
If the kingdom were attacked by an
external foe.
Although this speech attracted lit
tie attention in the United States, 1t
brought forth a roar of protests from
European newspapers outside OF
England. Charges OF All alliance
against Germany have been freely
printed since the Simms' speech
The Detroit times., 1910-12-17
OLD GUARD TRIES TO
HEA0 OFF DIRECT
ELECTION PLAN
Hale and Root Are Credited With
Activity To Hold Up Resolution
Providing for Selection of
Senators.
Michigan Is Among States That Has
Declared for Amendment To
Federal Constitution.

WASHINGT IN, Dec. 1.-THE d.
rect election of United States sena-
tors today threatens TO overshadow all
other issues In the present session of
the senate. Old guard leaders CON
ferred today as to means TO prevent
the movement from getting Roadway.
Senators Hale (Rep., Maine), and
Root, (Rep., N ", were credited
with activity In the effort Of Stand
patters" to keep the resolution favor
ing 1t In the committee on judiciary
until the sixty-first congress retires
from business In March.
A meeting of the committee will be
held Monday to consider the report of
a subcommittee of three who voted
two to one for the selection OF SEN
ators by direct vote of the people. The
full committee Is about equally divid-
ed and the lineup at Mondays meet
ing Is awaited with deep interest.
Each side claims a majority.
A favorable report from the commit
tee on the direct election plan would
be the signal for the strongest fight
that could be made by opponents OF
the proposition, and with the crush
OI WOTk necessary 10 De uOne III INC
short session they might be able to
gain temporary victory.
|. Indications are bright that an amend
ment to the United States constitu-
tion providing for the election of sen.
ators, would be adopted by sufficient
number OF states to place 1t In effect.
More than enough. through their legis.
latures, have declared already In fav-
or of directly electing senators. A
number of these declarations, how
ever, have not been in legal form.
On four occasions the house has
passed resolutions In favor OF the cleo
ton of senators. These resolutions
when sent to the senate were either
smothefed by committee or killed by
adverse reports.
States that have made Legislative
, declaration in favor of amending the
| federal constitution to provide foi
electing senators include the follow
| ing:
| Arkansas. California. Minnesota,
Utah, Kansas, Texas, Illinois, Indiana
South Dakota, Idaho, Washington
North Carolina, Tennessee, Montana
Wyoming, Nevada, Michigan, Wiscon
sin. Missouri, Iowa, Oregon, Louisiana
Colorado, Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Nebraska and Oklahoma.