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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-10-29
Local and Personal

DR.. j. r. Jackson, Osteopath.
A large line of Halloween novelties
at Kendalls.
The NJ. E. Ladies Aid will hold their
fancy work sale soon. Watch for date.
The Presbyterian ladies will receive
ten per cen of the gross sales at the
Hauff Dry Goods Store, Thursday, No,
vember 5.
Cut flowers every Wednesday and
Saturday morning at Temple Furni-
ture Store. Place your orders early.
A. l.. Davis & Co.
Mrs. Edith Blakely and daughter of
Spring Valley, Mimi, have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Rexford
and Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Won AK the
past week.
Miss Vesta Bradley Of GAINESVILLE,
Wis, is the guest of Miss Gladys
butcher for a week or ten days. Her
parents were prominent among the
early residents of De Smet.
The fine weather has been a great
help to the farmers and they are far
ther along with their work this year
than is usual. We have had a number
of good rains and the ground will be in
good condition for next springs crop.
States Attorney Matson and Sheriff
Halverson went over to Volga the lat
ter part of the week and placed Anton
Freed under arrest on a statutory
charge. He was brought before a JUS
tice there and bound over to the next
term of circuit court under $500 bonds
which he furnished.
The Register is in receipt of a copy
of the Salida, Colo, Mail by which we
notice that Rev. Geo. E. Morpy has re-
signed as pastor of the Baptist church
of that city to accept a call at AL
lance, Neb. Rev. Morpy was formerly
pastor of the First Baptist church of
Brookings, leaving here for Colorado
a few years ago. The Mail states that
his pastorate at Salida has been a very
successful one.
H. T. Odegard is enjoying a visit
from his brother-in-law, Mr.. Thompson
of Coopertown, N. d. Mr.. Thompson
was one of the first residents and bust
ness men of Brookings, leaving here
t~hirty-two years ago.. He has been
here but once since that time and ma
turally sees a wonderful change in the
city.
There has been very little interest in
the political campaign to date and
there Is danger that a good many vot-
ers will not get out next Tuesday on
that account. However, every citizen
of Bookings city and county should
remember that there is a measur to
be voted, which if it passes, will
threaten the very existence of the
State College. This is known as Re-.
ferred Law No. 3. relating to education,
and every friend of the local institu-
ton should vote No. 1t will only take
a few minutes of your time and you
will not only be warding of an attack
on the State College but will aid in
building up instead of tearing down
the educational structure Of the state.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-10-29

j. II. Chichester, the expert gardner,
had an interesting display of his
strawberries in the Hub and Ellis-Hall
windows the last of the week. The
display included berries in various
stages of development from the small
green ones to the big ripe luscious
berry. The fine fall weather was re-
sponsible for the second crop.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-10-29

Try a Register Poular Want.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02

(now Nicely, Harwell Coz as travel
ing salesman, later purchasing an in
terest in the firm. He was identified
with this house until three years
ago, when he became associate gen.
sral agent in this territory for the
Massachusetts, Mutual Life Insurance
Co. of Springfield, Mass, which
position he now holds.
Mr. Frierson has for many years
been more or less identified with
some travelling mems organization,
and during the early days of the
Tennessee Travellers was an active
member Of this association, of which
he is still member. He has al
ways been at the front in fights for
the betterment of working conditions
for travelling men. While he might
be classed as one Of the elderly men,
bers Of the Tennessee Travellers he
is quite young in spirit and is yet
"one Of the boys" when anything
worth while is going on"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
TELEPHONE RATES.

Announcement OF an increase In
the rates of the Citizens Telephne
Company, made by General Superin-
tendent Otey j. Porter, will cause
very little surprise. 1t was the unan-
imous judgment of the largely attend
ed meeting of the shareholders last
October, that an increase in the pres
ent rates was inevitable. With the
advanced rates 1t is believed that the
service can be improved and the
debts OF the company liquidated.
The increased cost of living has hit
the corporations of the country as
we'll as the individuals. They have
had to add to their pay rolls and pay
more for their materials. Money has
been higher recently than it has been
in years, and a number of corpora
lions have been forced to add to their
interest account. In fact in every
way there has been substantial adj
vance in the expenditures of the pub
lie service corporations.
With the advance in the rates and
admission to the toll lines Of of the
Bell system the Citizens Telephone
Company will be enabled to render to
the people of Maury county much
better service on a sounder financial
basis.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
A PolNrLEss CONTROVERSY.

There are some advocate of tenn
pearance and law enforcement
in Tennessee who remind us
very much of certain politicians in
the North in the years following the
close of the war between the state.
These politicians, as rule did not
engage in the contest to save the
Union. They remained at home while
other and drawer souls bore the brunt
of the battle. However, after the
war was over these politicians did
everything possible to keep alive the
embers of hate and dissention that
had been aroused by the internecine
strife. They vigorously waved. the
bloody shirt" in order that they
might profit thereby. The era of
good feeling would have come much
sooner in this country, the bitterness
and animosities growing out Of the
war would have been forgotten had
it not been for these ambitious poll
ticians. SO long as it profited them
they did not hesitate to wave the
bloody shirt.
We have much the same situation
in Tennessee today Vigorous efforts
are being made by certain designing
politicians, their friends and newspa-
per supporters to keep alive and fan
into another flame efeeling and the
bitterness that have Cen engendered
as the result of the POLITICAL contests
during the past eight years. These
interests are selfish and instead Of do
ing all they can to reetore honorable
peace in the state, % encouraging
their erstwhile politieal opponents to
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
PAST YEAR AND THE NEW.

Although Maury county, during the
year now closing, suffered from the
most severe and disastrous drouth
that it has known since 1881, and
was visited by storms and floods and
cyclones of unusual force and de-
struction, the year in the main has
been good one for the people of this
favored section. The people of the
county have, in spite of all the unto
ward circumstances, prospered. They
have more now than they had year
ago. The aggregate wealth of the
county has increased. With those
engaged in nearly all lines of bust
ness the year has been good one.
The merchants have had most sat
isfactory trade; some of them have
made new records for increased bus
mess.
Conditions in the business world
are sound. The tariff and currency
bills are now upon the statute books.
\Business has no longer cause for hes
iAation; money now no longer has
an& reason for timidity. While there
has \been and is now a world wide
money! stringency, the demand for
liquid capital being seemingly great
er than Nthe available supply, basic
conditions Mare sound. The outlook
for business\ during the new year is
generally good
Columbia, frop every indication,
should have during 1914 the best year
that 1t has ever KNOWN. We shall
doubtless have better crops in the
county than we had the past year.
There is now no Indication OF any
substantial decrease in tRe prices OF
the products of the farms, hence
money should be abundant with US.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
NEW CURRENCY BILL.

woodrow Wilson is remarkable
man; there can be none to deny that
statement. He has proven that he
is worthy of the confidence and es-
TEEN of the people of the United
States who elected him chief execu-
tive. In the face Of difficulties, Of OPP
position and Of trials, that would
have discouraged less resolute or
less accomplished leader he has 40
complished results that few even OF
the more astute politicians of the
country believed possible eight
months ago. During that period he
has literally forced congress to re-
deem the two principal pledges of the
democratic platform.
The first regular session of the
congress elected with President Will
son is less than month old, and yet
the tariff. that vexatious, irrepressible
interminable subject, has been legis-
lated upon from end to end, a rsason-
able and substantial compliance with
the demands of the peple for "a reduc-
ton in tariff duties, has been met
Not only that but new currency sys-
tenn, something that all statesmen
and politicians and bankers have
agreed for more than a quarter Of a
century, the country needed, but
which year ago seemed as far from
accomplishment as it has ever been,
Is now law Of the land. Wilson
has succeeded where others have
failed.
The record of achievement of the
Wilson administration, time consid-
cred, is one of the most remarkable
in the annals Of the country. 1t is a
record that will renew and strength.
en- the public faith in political plat
forms and party declarations. 1t
will give a value to those documents
that they have not had these many
years. The reform of currency legis-
lation is really the great achievement
of the Wilson administration. Six
months ago the whole country hoped
for relief. very few expected it, but
Wilson knew that it would come.
From an unwilling congress he fore
ed the enactment Of a law that
means the emancipation of business
and promises to inaugurte the dawn
of a new era in industrial activity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
FIRE LOSSES.

The commissioner Of insurance of
the state is quoted as saying that
ninety per cent of certain rural fire
losses are due to incendiary origin.
He declares that he expects to un-
dertake vigorous campaign against
incendiarism. For this the commits
sioner is to be commended. More
fires should be investigated. The de-
putty fire marshals can be made most
useful and valuable officials of the
state and if their energies are pro-
perly directed toward reduction Of
the fire waste in Tennessee the tax
payers will not complain at the ex-
penses of. maintaining the depart
ment
The fire waste in Tennessee is
something enormous. There will al
ways be some losses by fire, of
course, but there is no earthly rea-
son why it should be the great tax
that it is now on the resources of
the state. Whatever is destroyed by
fire is gone forever There is moth
ing to compensate. for the loss. Any
movement having for its object the
saving of property from destruction
by the flames is deserving Of the
very highest commentator.
Not all of the excusable fire loss,
however, is traceable to incendiary
origin. On the contrarys a much
larger portion is due to almost Grim
lima carelessness. Buildings are er-
|ected in the towns and cities with
out any sort Of safeguard against
fire and the same thing is true of the
country. Little caution is taken by
the average farmer in the construc-
ton of either dwelling or barns, to
guard against loss by the flames.
The loss from the flames can be very
much reduced If there is an active
and aggressive policy upon the part
of the state officials and that meas
ure of cooperation which they have
a right to expect from all the good
citizens.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
KINDLY MENTION
OF FORMER CITIZEN
HORACE FRlERSON, sR, GETS IN
THE FIRING LINE OF TEN.
NESSEAN. !.

On the Firing Line page of the
Tennessean Sunday appeared pic
ture of Horace Frierson ,Sr., togeth-
er with the following:
Mr.. Frierson, who is one of the
pioneers among the travelling sales
men of Nashville, opened his eyes
upon the world for the first time in
Maury county, Tennessee, that part
of the state which lrotwood Moore
has designated as "The Dimple of
the Universe" Never mind lust
when it was; dates often make men
appear a lot older than they really
are. Mr.. Frierson was born on the
10Th of February an only has birth
days once every four years, any
way.
Mr.. Frierson's boyhood days were
spent in what is known as "the
Frierson settlement" almost under
the caves of historic Zion church.
Consequently he comes Of Scotch
Irish, blue-stocking Presbyterian
stock-"good as any and better,n
some."
AT the early age of II years Mr..
Frierson secured what he thought
was position, but later found If to
De just Job" in the largest dry
goods house in Columbia. After
clerking in the store for three wears
ne and w. ]. Embry, who still lives
in Columbia, formed a partnership
under the firm name of Embry q
Frierson. This firm continued in
business for fourteen years. after
which Mr.. Frierson formed another
partnership which succeeded this
firm, the new concern continuing for
several years under the mama ~
Frierson, Mayes G Co. He then on.
gagged In the banking business. be-
ing cashier Of the Bank of Columb;o
for three years.
After these experiences in com.
mercial life Mr.. Frierson felt the
call of the City of Opportunity. IA
came to Nashville and accented q
position with Warren, Nicely g Co,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02

conditions as they are
and accept them in good faith. they
are actually doing all they can to
keep alive the contest. They are en-
gaging in pointless controversies,
simply that feeling and bitterness
may be fed. They would really very
much regret the passing Of certain
issues from the political arena. They
love the contest and because 1t has
been profitable would deplore its clos
ing.
The Herald has been one OF the
original and hardest fighters of the
campaign for better things in Ten
nessee. It has done its part to
achieve the results that have been
accomplished. IT has contributed
probably more literally of its time,
it's space and Its money in proportion
to it's ability than any other soldier
of the cause. 1t has asked absolute
ly nothing in return; it has sought no
favors from government 1t has
fought solely for principle and 1t
has fought until it is bit leg weary
and foot sore. But 1t is still in the
contest and whenever any political
party or faction again challenges the
peace and welfare of Tennessee by
threatening our prohibition laws eth
er through repeal or nullification, The
Herald is ready again to grid on its
armor and go forth to battle.
But we are not willing to fight
those old battles over simply to prof
1t certain politicians or political in
terests. For that reason this paper
rejoices at the signs of an increas-
ing sentiment in behalf Of the things
for which we have fought 1t is truly
glad that indications point very
strongly to a settlement of the is
sues that have divided the people and
have brough turmoil and strife to our
state. We are convinced that no po-
litical party in Tennessee in the good
year 1914 will declare either for the
repeal or the notification of our tenn.
perance laws; on the contrary we are
persuaded that all will speak earnest.
| ly in their behalf. We hope that all
parties will nominate as candidates
only men who have proven their
faith in our laws for the promotion
Of temperance by their good works
Certainly If this is done no possible
harm can result to the cause. AS
suredly this is situation, If IL
comes to pass, that should be most
Gratifying to every unselfish advo
cate Of prohibition and good govern
ment. We are not going to fight any
mimic battles simply that designing
politicians may ride into Office by
crying flicker" And for that rea
ison we strongly sympathize with
those individuals who are trying tc
lead our late political opponents into
the paths of rectitude.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
VERDICT FAVORS
SENATOR HOBBS
JURY MADE ITS REPORT AFTER
AN ALL NIGHT SEES
SION.

VICKSBURG, Miss, Jan. 1.-The
jury in the case of State Senator G..
A. Hobbs, charged with receiving and
soliciting brides, brought in a ver-
dict of not guilty after being out all
night. There is much conjecture as
to whether Bilbo will be brought to
trial.
Bilbo and Hobbs were indicted on
the charge Of having accepted from
Stephen Castleman 5000 and agreeing
to receive $4,000 more in payment for
their votes and influence in favor of
the new county bill.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
CHILDREN OF OVOCA
RECEIVE PRESENTS

TULLAHOMA, Tenn, Dec. 81
The children Of Ovoca, the knights
of Pythias Home, were the guests Of
the Wigwam Theater at a special
matinee and boxes of cany and fruits
were distributed by the manager,
Frank s. Reed. The occasin was one
of great enjoyment and delight to the
children.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
No STRIKE ON
FRISCO SYSTEM
RECEIVERS AND TELEGRAPH oP-
ORATORS REACH SETTLEMENT
OF DIFFERENCES.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 31.-A strike of
elegraphers on the st. Louis & San
francisco Railroad was averted when
the receivers of the road reached an
agreement with the grievance COM
mittee OF the Order of Railway Tel
egraphers.
The receiver refused to give out
details OF the settlement, but will
make them public when terms are
ormally drawn up. 1t was announc-
ed however, that concessions had
been made by both sides.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
DELAYS OF THE COURTS.

Very little progress has been made
during the past century in the ma
chinery for the administration Of the
laws of the land. This is one notable
exception to the general progress
that has been made in almost all lines
of human endeavor. But we still
have lawsuits that, like Tennyson's
brook, 60 on forever. They are SEEM
ingly interminable.
1t Is an easy matter, generally
speaking, to secure continuance in
our trial courts. Cases are postpon-
ed from term to term, and then hay
ing been tried there are the usual mo-
tions for new trials and other dilatory
tactics employed that make for still
greater delay. After that comes the
appeal to the higher courts, and 1t
may be and often is a year, and not
infrequently longer, before the court
OF last resort passes upon the merits
of the controversy.
We are speaking Of the courts gen.
orally, local, state and federal. And
the criticism applies to the courts of
practically all of the states. The COM
plant against the ineficiency Of the
courts to do their work is almost ma
tion-wide. There are SO many de-
lays, the costs of litigation are so
heavy, that when a verdict Is finally
reached the successful litigant is very
often worse off than he was before he
Instituted the proceedings.
Frequently after a judgment has
been obtained the original parties to
the suits have passed away. Only
recently the fact was noted in the
news dispatches of the final termina-
fion of case for damages In the fed
eral court of appeals, that had been
80 long delayed that the widow who
brought the suit had died and several
OF the smaller children in whose In
terest the litigation had been
primarily instituted, were able to
take care of themselves. The de.
Lays are often such as to amount to
q denial of justice.
Courts should promptly and speed.
fly try all cases. There should be
very, very few continuances. We
hope that the day will come when
the courts of the country will in fact
be open for the administration Of
justice all the time. theoretically
they are now, but in fact they are
not. Cases are often continued that
lawyers may enjoy vacations, OF
that they may attend to other bust
ness. In fact If some Of the rules
for work and dispatch that are en-
forced in the business world could
be applied in the courts of the coun
try twice as much work as is now
transacted would be accomplished.
While within recent years there has
been an improvement in the record
Of our supreme court, there is still
TOO much delay in that tribunal. The
court too often carries important liti
cation over from term to term. Will
the assistance of the court of appeals
It should be possible for the supreme
court to clear the docket at every
term. Long delays in that court
are tantamount to the absolute den
ial of relief to meritorious litigants.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
JOHN GAINES TO
GET A NIcElPLACE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. 3d.
Hon. John w. Gaines, former con-
gresham from the sixth Tennessee
district, is slated for position on the
Mexican boundary commission, ac-
cording to private advices from
Washinton today. The appointment
win be made by Secretary of War
Garrison.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02
BUSINESS CHANGES
COME WITH OPENING
Of THE new YEAR
FLY HARDWARE COMPANY WILL
SUCCEED FIRM OF DoBBINs
& EWING.
new SHOE STORE IN CITY
Harry Frierson and Boyce Cummins
Will Open on Northwest Corner OF
Court Square During the Month.
Other Changes Are Made.

With the inauguration of the new
year comes the usual number Of bus
mess changes in the city and county.
There will be about the usual num-
Der of changes, but some of them will
be of exceptional Importance,
With. the closing Of the old year
there passed from existence one of
olest and best known firms in the
history of the commercial life of the
community, the hardware concern of
Dobbins & Ewing. This firm Is sue
ceeded by the Fly Hardware Compa-
ny and is partially consolidation of
the stocks of Dobbins & Ewing and
the Mitchell-Ashley Hardware Com
pany. The result will be one less
hardware firm in the city.
Clarence Fly, the head of the new
Fly Hardware Company, today took
charge Of the business of Dobbins &
Ewing and the remainder of the stock
of the Mitchell-Ashley Hardware
Company will be moved at once to the
store houses now occupied by Dob
bins & Ewing. This will be the loca-
ton of the new Fly Hardware Com
pany.
John B. Dobbins will have an inter-
est in the Fly Hardware Company
and will be actively with the firm.
Robert Ewing will be with the firm
for three or four months, during
which time he hopes to settle all the
business of Dobbins & Ewing.
Clarence Fly, the new head Of the
firm, is one Of the best known and
best qualified hardware men of this
section. His career in that line of
business has been decidedly success
full.
Another change of Importance will
be the opening this month Of a new
and up to date shoe store in the cor
ner building of the Perry Block, re-
Gently vacated by the Mitchell-Ash-
ley Hardware Company. This con-
Germ will be known as The Spot
Cash Shoe Store" The proprietors
Of the firm will be Harry Frierson
and Boyce Cummins, both of whom
have had long experience in mercan-
tile lines and both of whom are well
and favorably known to the people
of the city and county. They are
popular, hustling and energetic young
men who are sure to make a success
Of their new line Of effort.
The exact opening date Of the new
store is not known yet. That will
depend with the rapidity with which
the necessary fixtures can be install
ed but it is hoped to be ready for
business about the middle of this
month.
It is understood that other stores
in the same block will also be used
for mercantile purposes but no an
nouncement to that effect has as yet
been made.
The ownership of the Fountain
Creek Roller Mills at Glendale will
be changed, Charles R. Denton being
admitted to partnership with J. o.
Cheek, who has SO successfully op.
Grated the business for several years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1914-01-02

II the people will be loyal to their
home institutions, keep In mind the
fact tht we are helped by those whom
we assist, we shall have great and
good year in 1914.