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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
Minimum Term of Seven Months

Minimum Term Of Seven Months
Even with a seven months term, we
fall two months short of what the
course Of study contemplates. Even
with a seven months term, two years
Of the life OF every child affected are
lost, so far as school work Is concern
ed. No intelligent citizen who be-
lieves in education and our public
school system maintains that the term
should be less than seven months. The
special aid for new districts on the
land recently settled is provided to
make 1t possible to carry out the
minimum term provision, similar pro.
vision Is found in the code OF practi-
cally every state where needy districts
exist; in this state, it is merely a
temporary provision; such districts
will soon become self sustaining.
Aid to Consolidated Schools-It is
generally conceded that consolidation,
when practicable, insures better
schools, better teachers, better attend
ance, longer terms, and is often more
economical. 1t makes the training of
agriculture, domestic science and man
ual training to rural pupils feasible.
1t has proved successful in many other
states. 1t creates a rural community
center Of social, industrial, and educa-
tional interests wrich tends to make
life on the farm attractive.
Requiring Agriculture for a Teach.
er's Certificate-Teachers OF rural
children should know something of
the life work these children will prob
ably pursue, ven If the subjects are
not taught in the schools. A teacher
who has learned the scientific facts
and principles applicable to farming
is much less likely to teach a desire
for city life in her pupils. At least
some general instruction in agriculture
can be given to rural pupils II the
teacher is qualified to give 1t.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Arson l.. Crawford of Trenton town
ship, who spent some time in this vi.
cinity about two weeks ago in the in
terests of the Grange movement, sue
ceeded in organizing what is known
as Hiawatha Grange with headquar-
tiers at the school house two miles
north of this city. There were "a
charter members and they hope to in
rease the number to so ere long. The
following are the officers: Master,
George C. Olson; lecturer, Mrs. j. E.
Ware; secretary, Mrs. Ada Linn.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
vOlGA

From the Tribune:
Mrs. Z. l.. Simomns and Miss Alma
EyerSon became so thirsty for a good
drink of water last Sunday afternoon
that they concluded that they would
walk to Volga and get one. They
started from Arlington at about three
o'clock and arrived here about $50,
and after q%uenching their thirsts with
good draughts of Volga water, they re-
turned home on the evening train feel
ing that the trip had not been in vain.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

&. w. Luken and Miss Mamie Sci.
vert were married at the Catholic
church in this city, Tuesday morning.
and two of our good young people are
thus made one. We all join in wishing
them many blessings through a long
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

DR.. Z. K. Torwick, John c. Ham
mer. A. H. Norvold, and Alfred T. Hor-
ton were visitors at Estelline Monday
afternoon. The fall of sno was much
heavier al Estelline than here, and in
the northern part of this county there
is considerable snow left over from
former falls. while in this neighbor-
hood there is one
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

A large number of neighbors of the
st. John family, living on the old
Gates farm south Of town, called in a
body last Thursday evening bringing
lots Of good things to eat, and gave
them a genuine surprise party. An
enjoyable evening was spent and all
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Mrs. N. S. Landru returned Friday
from Aberdeen, S. D., where she had
gone owing to the death of her mother.
Mrs. Landru came home sooner than
she intended owing to the sudden ILL
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

welded life, and We are pleased to
know they are going to remain with us.
The groom gave a free dance in the
opera house that evening and a large
circle of friends enjoyed the occasion.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

w. c. Lemon writes us from Wash
ington state that they are experiencing
a cold. snowy winter. The Lemons
are all in good trim and send their re-
CARDS to Elkton friends.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Father Sheehan returned from New
York last Friday. His brother died be
fore he reached his bedside. We al
sympathize with Father Sheehan in
his bereavement.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
HENDRICKS

Ftsm the Pioneer:
G. p. Skartum went to st. Paul Fri
day evening and remained until Mon.
day evening, attending to business
matters and visiting his father, Repre-
sentative Skartum.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

ness OF her son, Grant. However, Mas
ter Ole" as he is commonly called.
was up and kicking around as usual
when his mother arrived.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

DR.. Jensen is now at Polytechnic hos
pital, New York City, taking post
graduate work. He states that he is
interested in the work and Is enjoying
it enough to stay a few months longer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Mrs. Pickering went to Brookings
Monday with her neice who was on
her way to Rochester, Mimi, to con
suit the Mayo brothers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
AURORA

From the Times:
Mr.. Henry Gum. wife and family
anne up from Ortonville, Mimi, Tues
day to be present at the Golden we'd
ding anniversary of his father and
mother.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

The funeral of John Dolan was held
in Elkton on Wednesday morning of
last week at the Catholic church of
that city. Mgr. Sheehan officiating.
The interment was in the local Gene
terry of the church.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
BRUCE

Frsm the Herald:
A winter without snow is an unus-
ual thing in this county but not a cut
ter or sleigh has been seen on the
streets so far this winter.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Myron Bunday is moving his house
hold goods to Brookings where he will
look after the Ford automobile sales
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

The town board held a meeting at
the engine room last Saturday even
ing to discuss business matters. Along
with the business they appointed Tom
Buckley marshal, and A. J. Lovejoy
justice OF the peace.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Mrs. F. T. Baker was called to
Brookings Friday afternoon to care
for her little neice, Mrs. Hanson's little
girl who was very sick. Mrs. Bakes
returned Monday noon and reports
the child s some better at present.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

Hodge home in this city Owe Satur.
day and Sunday last.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06
About the County
ELkToN

From the Record:
Miss Gleason, a teacher in the Brook.
ings city schools, was a guest at the
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

r.. II. Anderson, blacksmith, Second ST.,
Bookings. S. D.. says: II have taken Doan's
Kidney Pills and can mi them as a
splendid kidney medicine. My work brings a
constant strain on my back and caused my
kidneys to become weak and disordered.
There was stiffness and lameness across my
back and I had sharp pains in my kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills have never failed to re-
iieve me and l consider them worthy Of the
highest endorsement"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-06

B. c. Tolliver, Brookings. 8. d.. says,
Kidney etrouble In my case was of long
standing and caused me much misery. Often
1 was Frustrated by pains In my back. or all
the medicines I ever used. Doan's Kidney
Pills were the most effective and I do not
really know what I would have done without
them. / recommend this remedy highly in
return for the benefit 1t brought me and l
hope that other kidney sufferers will profit
by my experience"
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
TAX ASSESSORS NOTICE.

I. w. R. Shinn. Tax Assessor in and for Polk County. Arkansas. will be at the Within-named places on the dates set opposite each place, for the purpose of assessing the Real and Personal Property of Polk County for the year 1918:
 Rich Mountain Township. Mon day, June i6. at Rich Mountain Sta tiOn.
 Acorn Township, Tuesday. June r, at voting place.
 Washita Township, Wednesday. June is, at voting place.
 Mountain Township, Thursday, June l9, at Dr. Norris Mill.
 Mountain Township, Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 2l, al Cherry Hill.
 Mill Creek Township Monday, June g, at voting place.
 Big Fork Township, Tuesday, June 2i, at voting place.
 Fulton Township, Wednesday, June 25, at voting place.
 Gap Springs Township, Thursday, June 26, at voting place.
 Faulkner Township, Friday, June ?, at voting place.
 Ozark Township, Monday and Tuesday, June 30 and July 1, at Grannis; "Wednesday and Thursday, July and 3, at Wickes.
 White Township, Friday, July 4, at Hatton; Saturday and Monday, July and :, at Vandervoort; Tues day and Wednesday, July 8 and g., at Cove.
 Cove Township, Thursday and Friday, July 10 and fl, at Hatfield. Eagle Township, Saturday, July l2, at voting place.
 Cedar Township, Monday, July fl, at voting place.
 Freedom Township, Tuesday, July i5, at Mountain Fork Posloffice; /; Wednesday and Thursday, July 16 and r, at voting place.
 Potter Township, Friday, July IS, at voting place.
 Center Township, Saturday. July 19, at voting place; al Mena Court house Monday, July 2l to July 3l.
 W. R. Shinn,
 Tax Assessor.
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LEGAL NOTICES
Commissioners Sale


 NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and di- rections contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County, made and entered on the 1lth day of April, A. D. 1913, in certain cause (NO. 1009) then pend ing therein between Frank Nj. WoottOn, complainant, and South western Slate Company, a corpora ton, defendant, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will of fer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the Southeast front door or entrance of the COun- ty Courthouse in which said court Is held, in the county of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday, the Fist day of June, A. D. 1913, the fol- lowing described real estate, to- wit:
 All of the S1a of N1a, and N1a of SWA, and SEA, Sec. B, and E1a NEA; the S12 NWH, and SWA SEA; the SEA SWA, and WIZ SWA, Sec 34, and N1a NWA; the S12 NEA. and NWH NEH, Sec. 35, and the SWA NWA, Sec. 36 all in Township No. Three (3) S., Range No. Twenty-seven (27) West.
 And N13 NWA, Sec 3, and NEA NEA, Sec. 4, and NWA SEA, Sec. 1, and N12 SWA, Sec. 4, and NEA SEA-, Sec. }, and N15 N1a, Sec. g, all in Township No. Four (4) S.. Range No. Twenty-seven (27) West, and N12 NWH, Sec. i, Township No. 4 S., Range No. 26 West.
 And N1a NEH, SEA NWA, Sec tion No. 5, Township No. Four (0, Range NO Twenty-six (26) West, all of said land being in Montgom- cry County Arkansas.
 And the S1a NEH, Section No. B, WIZ NW14. Section No. 34, Town ship No. S.. Range No. 28 West, and the SE14 SEA-, Sec. fl, and S1a SWA, Sec. t2, and NEA NEA, Sec. II, all in Township No. Three (3) &, Range No. % West, and being in Polk County, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale-On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as re- quired by law and the order and de- cree of said court in said cause. with approved security, bearing in- terest at the rate of 7 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and a lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the pay ment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 22nd day of April, A. D. 1913.
 NJ. A. Stratton.
 Commissioner in Chancery. Star-First Pub. May g.
 Last Pub. June 19.
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you. Thanks, though"
 You must have lost your key" sug- gested Mrs. Chedsoye.
 No. It's been hanging up in the porter's bureau all day"
 Well, nope you find the rug" said the Major, with sly glance at his sister
 Thanks I must be off. The chap l bought it of says that the official guardian from Bagdad has arrived, and that there's likely to be some sport. I'm to meet him at a place called the English-Bar."
 "The English-Bar?" The Major shook his head. "A low place, if re- member"
 And you are going dressed like that?" asked Mrs. Chedsoye.
 Haven't time to change" He ex- cused himself and went in search of a carriage.
 "The play begins, Kate" whispered the Major ''This Hoddy of ours is a wonderful chap"
 Poor fellow!"
 What; Hoddy?"
 No; Percival. He'll be very un- comfortable in patent-leather pumps.
 The Major laughed light-heartedly. T suppose We might telegraph for res. ervation on the Ludwig"
 T shall pack at once Fortune can find her Way to M5nIOne from Naples l am beginning to worry about that girl. She has a temper; and she Is beginning to have some ideas"
 Marry her, marry her! How much longer must I preach that sermon2 She's growing handsomer every day, too Watch your laurels, Kate"
 Mrs. Chedsoye inspected her rings
 Meanwhile, George directed his driver to go post-haste to the English Bar That he found it more or less of dive in nowise alarmed him. He had been iu places of more frightful aspect. As Ryanne had written him to make inquiries of the barmaid rela- tive to finding him, he did so. She Jerked her head toward the door at the rear. George went boldly to 1t, opened 1t, and stepped inside.
 And vanished from the haunts of men.
 Continued in Next 1ssue)
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Mir. Wilson's Ideal of President.

In connection with President Wilson's recent excursion into New Jersey, recalls once more his esti- mate, expressed five years ago in his book on Constitutional Govern ment,' of the sort of man a con vention desires to nominate for the presidency:
 "A man who will be and who will seem to the country in some sort of an embodiment of the character and purpose it wishes its govern ment to have-a man who under stands his own day and the needs of the country, and who has the personality and the initiative to en- force his views both upon the peo- pie and upon Congress"
 In practice, as well as in theory, Mir. Wilson has shown this to be really his conception of the sort of president the country ought to have.-Kansas City Star,
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
FAMINE ON AN IRISH ISLAND.

London, May 22.-"An Irish Pu- tumayo,' is the description applied by Sir Roger Easement to condi- tiOns ill South Gonnemara. The islands are suffering from famine fever. The Irish Independent has opened subscription column.
 Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland, visited the island yes terday with some other Irish of iiclals. They called at the house of John Lee, whose l1-year-old boy died of fever April 20, and another of whose sons was removed to a hospital. 30 miles away. Mr. Bir- rell said afterward:
 Tt was the worst dwelling I ever entered
 The visitors gave John Lee two pounds of sterling out of the relief fund.
 How shall you get on when this is gone?' he was asked.
 Musha! I don't know" he re- piled in Irish. We must try to live on somehow" And he cast his eyes around his two acres of rocks. He has half a dozen potatoes in the house.
 The Connemara Islands are off of the west coast of Galway, in Vest ern Ireland. Sir Roger Easement is well known for his investigations of the atrocities perpetrated upon the Indian rubber gatherers in Pu- tumayO district of Peru.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
SAVED GIRL FROM DROWNING.

Joplin, May 22.-While seven young men in bathing suits watch ed Miss Helen Champion, a senior in the high school, being carried down stream after she had fallen into a river near here yesterday, Austin Owen, also a senior, leaped into the water with his clothes on and saved her from drowning.
 The near drowning occurred when the senior class was holding its annual picnic. Miss Champion was standing On a platform at the boat landing when she fell into the river. The water was about l5 feet deep and swift.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
Confirmation Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that w. $; simpson and Ellen Simpson have filed their petition in the Chancery Court of Polk County, Arkansas. asking for the confirmation of their title to the following described lands situate in the City of Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, to-wit:
 Lot ? Block 90, and Lot 12, Block 91.
 And all persons who have or claim any right, title, interest or claim 10 said lands. or any part thereof, are warned to appear in said Chancery Court on the 24th day of June, 1913, and show cause, if any they can, why the title to said lands should not be in said petitioners quieted and confirmed.
 Given under my. hand and seal of the Chancey Court of Polk County. Arkansas, this the 23rd day of April, 1913,
 F. L. Johnson, Clerk. Star-First Pub Apr. 24. Last Pub. May 29.
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NO REASON FOR IT.
You Are Shown a Way Out.

There can be no reason why any reader of this who suffers the tor lures of an aching back, the annoy ance of urinary disorders, the pains and dangers of kidneys ills, will fail to heed the word of a resident of this locality who has found re- lief. The following is convincing proof.
 Mrs. H. J. White 4l6 N. Third St., Ft. Smith, Ark, says: An ac- cident was the cause of kidney complaint in my case. My back was badly injured and for weeks the aches and pains were almost un- bearable. The secretions from my kidneys became disordered, and though l was treated by a good physician. I was relieved only for the time being. A more severe at tack of the trouble appeared about two years later, and at that time doctoring did not help me. I fin ally used Doan's Kidney Pills and three boxes cured me. At that time I publicly endorsed this remedy and now I confirm that statement" "
 For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Buff alo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
FLAGLER LEFT 60 MILLION?

New York, May 22.-Sixty mil lion dollars in real estate and se- curities was the estimate of the fortune of Henry NJ. Flagler, who died Tuesday, made on Wall Street today. When the government pre- pared it's case against the Standard Oil Company it found that Flagler owned 30,500 shares. That amount of stock now has market value of B million dollars. It is reported that Flagler left most of his prop erty in trust, but his son, Harry Hardness Flagler, is expected to receive the bulk of the fortune.
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
COMMIsSIoNER,s SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and direc- tons contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Polk County. made and entered on the 24th day of March, 1913 in a certain cause (No. 994) then pending therein between S. M. Davis. complainant. and R. S. Shockley, defendant, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court. will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the Southeast door or entrance of the County Courthouse in which said court is held, in the County of Polk, within the hours pre- scribed by law for judicial sales, on the 18th day of June, 1913, the follow ing described real estate, to-wit:
 The S1a of the NE14 of Section 2S, Township ? s. Range 32 w
 Terms of Sale-On a credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of the said court in said cause, with approved se- curity, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid. and lien being re- tained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 21st day of May. 1913.
 F. L. Johnson,
 Commissioner in Chancery. Star-First Pub. May 22.
 Last Pub. June 12
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He saw Mrs. Chedsoye, spoke to her. inquired about Fortune, and was in- formed that she had dined in her room. A case of doldrums, Mrs. Ched- soye believed.
 I'm in a peck of trouble" said George, craving a little sympathy.
 "In what way?"
 "The rug told you about is gone"
 What? Stolen?"
 Yes. Vanished into thin air"
 That's too bad Of course the po- lice will eventually find it for you"
 "I'm afraid that's exactly the trouble. I really daren't put the case in the hands of the police"
 "Oh, 1 sec" Mrs. Chedsoye looked profoundly sorry.
 And here I am due for Port Said tomorrow"
 That's the kind that bowls you over," said the Major. If there is anything I can do after you are gone. e"
 ''Oh. l shouldn't think of bothering
The Mena weekly star., 1913-05-29
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department or the interior IL S Land Office at


 U. $. Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, May 13, 1913. NOTICE is hereby giXen that
 JOHN F. LOTT Of Ida. Oklahoma, who, on November ', 1894. made Homestead Entry No. 17679 Serial No. 05564) for the SWA NEA, NE NEA Sec. 23, and the SWA SEA. Section IA, Township &, Range 2s w, 5th Prin Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the 25th day of June, 1913,
 Claimant names as witnesses: George w. Carley, Lee Cating, of Egger, Arkansas.
 H. G. Friedheim, Register Star-First Pub. May 22. Last Pub. June 19.
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-03625- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior, Y. $. Land Office at

U. s. Land Office at
 Camden, Ark. May 20. 1913 NOTICE is hereby given that
 WAYMON NJ GARRETT Of Waters, Arkansas who, on March 27, 1908, made homestead entry Serial No. 0S625) No. 31219, for WIZ SEA-, Sec. F. and WIZ NEA, Section 13, Township &. Range 2S w. 5th Principal Meridian, has flied notice of intention to make final five-year proof. to establish claim to the land above described, before the County Clerk of Polk County at Mena, Arkansas, on the 2nd day of July, 1913.
 Claimant names as witnesses: E. D. Jennings. Cornelius L. Cato of Egger, Arkansas; Robert P. Risen hoover, John N. Eisenhower, of Waters, Arkansas
 H. G Friedheim, Register. Star-First Pub. May 29 Last Pub lime 26
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-033S2- NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
sI.7t TTDII IITTTTII UT TTII TIVTTVT
 U. $. Land Office at Camden. Ark. May 20. 1Q12

U. s. Land Office at
 Camden, Ark May 20, 1913 NOTICE is hereby given that
 WILLIAM c. FAULKNER Of Waters Arkansas. who, on August l6, 1907, made homestead entry Serial No. 033S2) No. 30S33, for SEA- SEA- Section 12 Township S., Range 2S w. 5th Principal Meridian has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof. to establish claim to the land above described, before the County Clerk of Polk County, at Mena, Arkansas, on the End day of July. 1913.
 Claimant names as witnesses: E. D. Jennings. of Egger Arkansas: Robert P. Eisenhower, of Waters. Arkansas; Cornelius l.. Cato, of Egg ger. Arkansas John N. Eisenhower. of Waters, Arkansas
 H. c Friedheim, Register Star-First Pub. May 29 Last Pub. June PC
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Cure for Stomach Disorders

Disorders of the stomach may be avoided by the use of Chamber lain's Tablets. Many very remark able cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by all dealers.- Adv.