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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
SUNDAY SCHOOL BANQUET

The second annual banquet of the
Mems Bible Class of the First M. E.
church was held in the parlors of the
church on Tuesday night last at 8
o'clock, the ladies of the church serv-
ing. Places were laid for about seven
ty persons and a bountiful four course
dinner was partaken with such hearth
ness as to guarantee the ladies the
appreciation Of the gathered hosts.
After the dinner a program consist
ing of speeches, interspersed by solos
by Prof. Hedge was rendered. The
president of the class, Fred Killing, in
PRODUCED the pastor Of the church,
who is also teacher of the class, who
acted as POSTMASTER. After a few
words of appreciation the POSTMASTER
called on Prof. A. S. Harding, who re-
sponded to the toast, THE Obligation
of the Class to the Church." Mr.. Hard.
ing made it clear that the class should
be a kind of booster club for all the
church and be ready to get under all
plans for the advancement of the
church in all lines, intimating the lines
of progress as social, personal evangel-
ism, and community uplift.
G. F. Knappen was then presented
and spoke or the obligation of the
Class to the Sunday School," And amid
vollies of merriment and arrows of wit
he drove home the idea that the ex
ample of attendance of the man was
conducive of the best interests Of the
boy. He also spoke very encourag-
ingly of the practical side of church
work and commended the proposed
extension of the church to provide
means of play for the boys and girls
and interesting them or rather holding
their interest in the church. He also
intimated the necessity of keeping
alive the boy spirit in the man that he
might be in touch with the boy.
Prof. B. E. McProud vas the last
speaker on the program and had for
his theme, 1.-THE Obligation Of the
Glass to the City of Bookings" After
stating his lack of knowledge of the
conditions that exist he outlined in
general the opportunity and ability Of
the man to cope with all community
affairs. He insisted that Christianity
needed more practical applications to
problems and spoke of his hearty APP
prevail of the proposed gymnasium
plan in connection with the church
work. He also asserted that we need
ed the dynamic of Christianity wrought
out in civic affairs and suggested that
the government local or otherwise was
not primarily to look after the finances
but to look after the morals of the COM
munity. He demonstrated how we
care for the development of the beast
but how we neglect the greater obli-
CATION to the efficient culture of the
boy and girl and called the class's at
tention to this latter work.
Prof. Garrett Hedge delighted the
audience with his solos.
The b~anqueters went to their homes
at a late hour rejoicing in the success
of the evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
LADIES ORGANIZE

During the Farmers Institute held
last week in Brookings, there were
two afternoons with programs planned
especially for the ladies, the presi'
dent of the Civic League presiding at
both meetings. On Wednesday, Feb
ruary 25, about forty ladies gathered
in the A. o. U. w. in the opera
house building to hear the first of
these programs which was a part of
the state institute session. The pro-
gram was opened by Miss Leekley,
who sang two beautiful songs in her
usual pleasing manner, Mrs. A. H.
Stoll accompanying her on the piano.
Mrs. Smith, president of the Civic
League, then introduced the speaker
for the afternoon, Mrs. Porter, of FIT.
Pierre. Mrs. Porter prefaced her lee
ture by urging the ladies to form an
auxiliary organization to hold meetings
when the men hold their meetings.
She then gave a very practical talk
on Food Values" putting it in simple
terms easily understood by all. She
spoke of the Importance Of feeding
human beings properly, since moral
growth depends largely on the physi-
cal condition. Also the body must
have the right food to put it in proper
condition for work. For this purpose
we must have several kinds of food in
the right proportions. She told what
the necessary elements are and with
the help of the government chart,
showed the proportion of these ele-
ments in the common foods that we
use, and how they may be combined
to make we'll balanced meals.
On Thursday at II o'clock, the ladies
of the Civic League served "a free
lunch consisting of corn preparations
About 100 people were served and
later all adjourned to the A. o. U. w.
room to hear the program which had
been planned by the Civic League.
There were, by this time, so many
ladies that there were not chairs
enough to seat them. Mr.. Hedge sang
several beautiful selections which were
thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Fromme,
head of the home economics depart
ment of the school of agriculture, de-
livered a very instructive lecture on
1.-The Value of Corn as a Food" Mrs.
B. B. Bracket read an interesting
paper on "The New Science of Home
making" and Mrs. J. G.. Hutton gave
a short talk on 1.-THE Benefits of Or
ganization for Farm Women" After
the program, the ladies took up the
matter of forming an auxiliary organ
ization and after some discussion, an
organization was formed and the fol-
lowing officers elected: President,
Mrs. Murphy; vice-president, Mrs. Lii
liam Smith; recording secretary, Mrs.
Fred Faulkner; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. w. M. erase; treasurer, Mrs.
s. Luckinbill; executive board, Mrs.
Geo. Fem, Mrs. T. Maher, Mrs. S. J.
Rudolph, Mrs. F. Mailey.
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"THE HOLY CITY"

The college chapel choir provided
the program for the weekly students
convocation Tuesday morning present
ing the oratorio "The Holy City" by
Gaul.
The limited number of singers per-
NIT many artistic effects unobtainable
in a larger chorus and Mr.. Hedge made
the most of these opportunities.
Particularly enjoyable were the
chorus numbers, Let The Heaven
Rejoice" and Marvellous Are Thy
Works." the ladies three part chorus
and the ladies chorus with bass and
soprano solos.
The soloists were Miss Ferguson,
Miss Campbell, Mr.. Hedge and Mr..
Sloan.
Miss Ferguson rendered an effective
number, These Are They" Miss
Campbell was pleasing in Eye Hath
Not Seen" and Come Ye Blessed" A
very enjoyable number was that by
Mr.. Sloan, "a New Heaven" with the
"Sanctus" chant. Mr.. Hedge in his
solo "My Soul is Athirst for God" vas
up to his usual standard.
The program is to be repeated at the
auditorium Sunday afternoon, March
8, at three o'clock for the benefit of the
public. AS is customary a silver offer
ing will be taken.
The people of the city are cordially
invited to be present.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
A prmlartatiutt

The movement now under way, having for its purpose the
increasing of interest in the work OF our churches and the stimu-
lation of church attendance, is most commendabe and deserving
of encouragement.
The churches of a city are a great civic asset. From the ma
terial standpoint alone, they rank above its parks, its Libraries and
even its schools in attracting desirable residents. A churchless
city would surely be most unnviting.
Of immeasurable greater values to the community, however,
than the churches, are the lessons taught therein and the influence
of good which flows therefrom.
These lessons and these influences have been and must con-
tinue to be most helpful in elevating human character; in EN-
phasizing the obligations Of brotherhood, in developing benevol-
ent impulses and in promoting righteousness.
We are justly proud of our churches here in Brookings and
take great satisfaction in showing our really fine church buildings
to visitors but are we in the habit of encouraging the good work
of the churches by attending their services?
Believing that this movement for increasing church attend
ance deserves recognition in our city, l gladly proclaim Sunday,
March 18th, 1914, as OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, and urge
our people irrespective of creed or church afflation to observe
churches of the city.
c. A.JOHNSON, Mayor.
Brookings, S. Oak, March 4, 1914.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
THERE WILL BE ROAD WORK

In our last issue the Register stated
that the county commissioners at their
meeting last week had voted down the
proposition to use the auto fund for
road work. The information upon
which we based Ibis statement came
to the Register from what we con-
sidered a reliable source, but 1t ap-
pears that such was not the case. What
the board did vote down was the pro-
position to purchase $4,000 worth of
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
COUNCIL

The city council held its regular ses-
sion on Monday evening. A resolution
was passed prescribing the kind OF
cluster lights that must be put in and
the manner they are to be placed on
the streets, the idea being to have the
lights of the same kind and in some
uniformity on the streets. The reso-
luton is printed in this issue. o. r.
Hyde was advanced from acting city
engineer to city engineer. and he gave
notice that he would leave the city's
employ in about two months.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
HAS GOOD SEASON

The Brookings Poultry Yards had a
fine display of the cups, medals and
other trophies they have won in the
window of the Brookings Pharmacy
last week. The yards have had an un-
usually successful season, winning In
every show where they have entered
birds.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05
HOSPITAL HAPPENINGS

The hospital is entering more and
more largely into the service desired
by the hospital association. The fol-
lowing summary of the work done dur
ing January and February shows this
quite fully.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05

Patients cared for 81
Patients discharged ............3 SO
Patients remaining in hospital. IA
Deaths l
Operations "a
Physicians attending ............ 8
Towns represented by patients. .21
Social service
School nursing, days ............ 5
observation visits ..............12
Nursing lessons .35
Home visitation-calls ..........12
Hospital force
Graduate nurses 2
Undergraduate nurses ........... 6
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-03-05

Thanks are due the Epworth League
of the Methodist church for the music
rendered on Sunday afternoons during
February.
The Woman's Society of the Da-
kota Deaconess Association unites the
women of the various churches and
towns in effort for the institution. All
women interested in the hospital are
invited to join before the second quar-
terly meeting. April Z.
The superintendent spoke on the
present aim and the future develop
ment of the hospital at the farmers in
stitute February rs. The interest man
shows that the men of the coun-
ty appreciate what it means to have
the hospital.
All patients in the hospital are re-
ported as on the road to Wellville.
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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
MURDER MOST FOUL

0. G. Hunter. station agent at Mid
land, was shot to death Monday ev-
ening, while at work in the station
at that place by A. Z. Helm, of near
Hayes, with whom be had dispute
over demurage charge of Is cents
Hunter leaves wife and three chill
dren. When shot he staggered to the
telephone and called his wife and
said: II am shot," falling lifeless to
the floor. She heard him fall.
Helm was hastily brought to Fort
Plerre and lodged in Jail. The date
OF the preliminary hearing in the case
has not yet been set, but will be soon
and as the circuit court is now in
session in that county, he may be
given speedy trial.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
PRESIDENT WILSON
ENDORSES JOHNSON
The President Makes Appeal to South
Dakota People.

Yankton, S. D., Oct. "a. Editor M.
M. Bennett of the Yankton Daily Her
aid, has just received a letter from
President Wilson under date of October
2l, warmly endorsing the candidacy of
Edwin S. Johnson of this city for the
United States senate. The letter reads
as follows:
81 have known Mr.. johnson long
enough to feel sure that l am not mis-
taken in judging his quality. l have,
therefore, followed the senatorial cam
paign OF South Dakota with the great
est interest. Mr.. Johnson's election to
thel senate would, in my opinion, be a
distinct gain to the counsels of the ma
tions. earnestly hope that may have
the good fortune of being associated
with him here. There is every evidence
that the country approves the policy of
the present administration, and nothing
could SO completely manifest that ap-
proval as the Strengthening of the ad-
ministration party in the senate of the
senate Of the United States.
Sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
SUPREME COURT MARSHAL
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

James A. Seebree, who is marshal
OF the supreme court, celebrated his
10th birthday. Mr.. Sebree is also
librarian of the supreme court library
and has every brisk appearance of a
man OF forty, and his health is per-
feet. This year marks his twentieth
year IN the service of the supreme
court here as marshal and librarian.
and for these long years at every
meeting of the court be has been
present to let the gavel fall on "Hear
ye, hear ye,', when the court entered
the court room.
His name is shown first in the su-
preme court reports in volume s.
1894. there being now 80 volumes. and
at thattime Hon. Dighton Corson was
presiding judge. and Hon. Alphonso
g. Beliam and Hon. Howard G. Full
ler were our three supreme judges.
with Ivan W. Goodner clerk, Bobert
W. Stewart reporter. and John s.
White stenographer, and Thomas
Thorson was secretary OF state. and
Chas H.sheldon was governor, Rich
ard F. Pettigrew United States sena.
tor. and ]. a. Picker Representative.
in congress
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
COLLECTION OF PAPERS

Volume VII of the collections of
the department of history has just
come from the press and is one of
the most valuable issued. Its chief
features are the papers pertaining to
the Verendrye expedition into South
Dakota in 1743, resoluting in the
planting of the plate at Fort Pierre,
edited by Chas. E. DeLand, with
notes by Benjamin Suite, the famous
Canadian authority, and Doane Rob
inson; and the journal of Jean Bap-
tiste Trudau. who spent 1904 and
l795 in South Dakota. This very
ample journal illuminates a period Of
which but a glimmer was known be-
fore. Other important papers are
Some Pioneers Of the Upper Sioux ("
by Will G. Robinson, being an ac-
count of the first settlement at Wat
ertown. Prof. Donaldson's account
of the Custer Expedition into the
Black Hills. Further accounts of the
boulder memorials left by the In
dians; a full account of the work of
the Department of History and ap-
precautions of Marcus P. Beebe.
Emiel Brauch, and George j. Schel-
lenger. The volume is elebrately H.
lustrated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
THORESON PREDICTS
JoHNsoN'S ELECTION
Republican National Committeeman
Tells Why Burke Will Lose.

Thos. Thoreson of Canton. S. D..
Tor many years leading republican
or that state, and present republican
national committeeman, was a bust
ness visitor in Sioux City today and
favored the Tribune with an inter
view on political conditions in South
Dakota
Asked for an opinion on the sena-
torshlp contest, Mr. Thoreson said:
Without any personal or partisan
feeing IN the matter, but merely in
answer to your leading question,
ind that the prevailing opinion as
gathered from talks with progressives
IN many parts of the state, points
strongly to the election of e. S. John
son as United States senator.
'It must be admitted that Presi-
dent Wilson is strong with the peo-
pie, and Mr.. Johnson, standing
squarely with the president for pro-
gressive principles and policies, will
naturally inherit the vote of all pro-
gressives. regardless of past political
affiliations.
This being an off year, the prob
aollitles are that not to exceed no.
600 votes will be cast in the state. In
the March primaries Mr.. Burke re-
ceived 25,126, and Mr.. Crawford 49,
919, these totals not aggregating one
half OF the probable votes in Novem v
Der. The Burke men had thorough
organization for getting their friends
registered in order that they might
% permitted to vote, while the Craw-
ford people had no such organization,
and thereby lost thousands of votes.
The same may be said of the demo-
cratic vote, where but a small per-
centage was cast, owing perhaps to
the fact that there was but one can
date.
led. S. Johnson received $3.50
votes for governor at the election in
1912, while the democratic candidate
for lieutenant governor, 0. D. Ander-
son, received As, SOB. If you say that
Mr.. Johnson's normal democratic
vote for senator Will only be $4,000,
the chances are that he will get at
ieast 10000 of those vino voted for
Crawford and Burke at the primary.
This leaves Il 1856 to go to the three
candidates, Burke, johnson and
Loucks. Conceding that Mr.. john
son will get one-third, of 1918, of such
votes, this would bring his total vote
up to 60,3ls, or majority over both
the other candidates.
"Mr. Loucks will not cut much
hgure IN the contest, as it will be re-
membered that not many years ago
he supported Senator Kittredge and
his corporation machine, and of re.
recent years he has been doing team
work with r. O. Richsrds, generally
In behalf of the stalwarts, or reac-
tlonary wing of the party. Issue of
Sioux City Tribune Oct. 20, 1914.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
MccARTER's STRONG ADDRESS

Political gatherings in Pierre are
usually we'll attended. The attendance
at the j. w {. McCarter meeting Monday
night. at the Grand. was greater than
on any other occasion here this year.
l.. e. Cummings performed we'll his
part as chairman of the meeting, intro
ducing the speakers in most fitting Ian
guage. Judge j. w. McCarter made
the main address. He was feeling at
his best and the manner in which he
discussed state issues wasn'ta bit slow.
He charged the Byrne administration
with the reckless expenditure of the
moneys belonging to the people and
fully proved the charge against the
spendthrifts. He declared for retrench-
ment and reform in state affairs and. if
elected, promised general thinning
out OF useless favorites now occupying
seats along the state pie counter.
In Judge ]. w. McCarter, we offer
you candidate in whose official life
there is nothing in which he has reason
to hide, explain or apologize for A
man of ability and experience, whose
views on state governmental problems
have caused more interest in his candi-
cy than that shown to any other candi-
date. regardless of party, in the "whirl
around the state. :" His campaign has
been devoted mostly to a decrease in
taxation and expense of state govern
ment and the placing of all special funds
in the state general fund; limiting the
expense of all public officers to sums in
proportion to the amount of their sal
aries fixed by law or constitution; for
the repeal of the Richards primary law
reduction of taxes: economy in all
branches of the public service, and
fearless and impartial enforcement of
state laws. If elected he would abolish
number of new and useless offices and
cut down state expenses.
Judge McCarter is fluent and ora
torical talker, and has the close atten-
tion of his audience, and no man can
doubt his sincerity of purpose, and as
governor he will give the people of the
state an administration as notable for
achievements for the public good as
Woodrow Wilson's has been for the
nation as whole.
Hon. j. E. Kelley spoke on national
issues in his usually happy mood; eulo
gizing the president, and all persons
supporting the progressive movement,
now at flood height.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
REASONS ARE THE SAME

In the opinion of Senator James A.
O'Gorman Of New York the reasons for
voting to keep the democrats in full
control of the house and senate are the
same today that caused the people of
the country to elect the democratic can
didates in 1912.
"The reasons why the people should
vote the democratic ticket at the COM
ing elections are the same reasons that
caused them to vote for Woodrow Will
son for president in 1912, - said Senator
O'Gorman. 1.-TWO years ago the voters
repudiated the republican party, which
had been in power for forty-four out of
the fifty-two preceding years, repudiat-
ed it because it failed to keep it's prom
ises, failed to bring about the reforms
the geople wanted and needed refused
to do anything that would hurt special
interests.
"For years the republicans had prom
ised tariff reform. They had their great
opportunity when the Payne-Aldrich
tariff bill was framed, and they betray-
ed their trust. Aroused at last to re-
realization that they had been unfairly
dealt with, the people placed the dem
ocratic party in power. Woodrow Will
son became president, the house be-
came overwhelmingly democratic and
the senate democratic by safe mai or
ity, and more.
'The result has been legislation for
the:benefit of the masses of the people
and the taking away from the special
interests of the unearned advantages
that had come to them through the re-
publican party. The democratic presi-
dent and the democratic congress have
made records upon which they can
stand, assured that the people of the
country will recognize the work they
have done and will reward it by keep
ing the party IN power
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
A CITIZEN OF THE WORLD

In politics, as in life generally,
things which loom large momentarily
have way of shrinking out of pos
terity's sight, while events which at
the moment nearly escaped remark
grow in significance. 1t is impossible
as yet to know just what Woodrow
Wilson'S place in history will be, de-
pendent as it is on many and varied
conclusions of unfinished business.
That he has grown in esteem in very
recent months, it would be idle to
deny. His great grief has made men
know him for what they have some
times forgotten him to be: Not pro.
fesser only, not statesman and parti-
san alone, but father-a man with
mans responsibilities and trials.
And now the President issues two
important documelts-an invitation
to all persons to pray on q certain
day that peace may be restored TO
Europe; an announcement to his
party managers that he will take no
"sWing around the circle" to mend
the fences of his party's representa-
tives in Congress. This decision is
not surprise to anyone who knows
Wilson and his ways. Whatever his
defects and angles and asperities-
and time will soften them and we
shall grow more conscious OF his
qualities-Mr Wilson is an Ameri-
can patriot and citizen, not of his
own parish only, but OF the world.
His presidency, opening with the en-
actment of promised legislation, has
been troubled by private berea ve-
ment, by Mexican explosions by
partisan ebullitions, and by the great
est war in present memory. What
ever mistakes we have charged the
President with, we have never charg-
ed him with losing his head. His at
titude toward events in Mexico and
in Europe alike has been distinguish
ed by large mindedness that we
frankly envy him. We congratulate
this country Of ours that he has been
our White House ruler in those
months of storm.-Collier' Weekly.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-10-29
MYSTERIOUS AERopLANE

Hetland, s. D., Oct. 26.-Late ia
the night, after most of the citizens
had retired a large armored aeroplane
ailghted just north of town and took
gasoline at the FL. e. Jackson garage.
The plane carried quick firing guns
ana three men, all apparently for
elgners. The man at the steering
wheel did most of the talking and
purchasing, but would not give out
any definite information as to where
they were going or from what point
they had come. He talked fair Eng
lish.