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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
AUS

The production of Faust by the
Choral Union Monday evening was
largely attended despite the threaten
ing weather. While it can hardly be
said that the production of the choral
work was eminently successful, it was
through no flaw in the work of the
chorus or any of the participants. In
an open air entertainment, there is
never the quiet and regard for the
rights of others which usually attends
the indoor entertainment, and there is
ever present the small boy whose ex-
uberance of spirits the parent seems
unable to control. On the other hand.
the work was considerably enhanced
by the addition of the ballet.
The work of the chorus was. as al
ways, very effective in all it's numbers.
particularly in the "Kirmesse" and
Soldiers Chorus while the captivat-
ing waltz Light AS Air" was rendered
doubly beautiful by the work of the
ballet.
Neither in his direction nor in his
solo work was the physical disadvant-
age under which Mr.. Hedge was work
ing, in evidence. His voice. indeed,
was in excellent condition and his
Aria "All Hail Thou Dwelling" was
very pleasing.
Miss Ferguson gave a very attrac,
tive rendition of THE Song of the
King of Thule" and one of the most
popular numbers of the evening was
the duet by soprano and tenor 1.-THE
Hour is Late"
The Popular Flower Song" by Miss
Leekly was also very enjoyable as
was the Aria Even Bravest Heart" by
Mr.. Sloan.
The work Of the ballet was exceed
ingly creditable. 1t was led in the
dances by Miss Fromme, their director
and Misses Grinols, Hoff and Gregory
appeared in two very beautiful dances
as soloists.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27

Mrs. NJ. T. Kennedy and children
arrived the last of the week from Cal
cutta, India, by way of San Francisco,
and will visit at the home Of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Fishback,
until September. Mr.. Kennedy is in
charge of the Y. NJ. c. A. work in the
Indian city.
G. II. Martin, linotype operator at
the Register office. departed Friday
for Geneseo and Rock Island, ILL.,, for
a few days visit. Mrs. Martin went
down last week. They returned home
last night. J. w. Hardy of Chicago,
operated the machine during Mr.. Mar
tins absence.
Henry Plat, who was charged with
beating his wife with a dangerous
weapon, was taken to Clark Monday
evening by Sheriff MINER and States
! Attorney Purdy and Tuesday he plead
ed guilty before Judge Sherwood, who
sentenced him to a year in the pen
iIiNiiiuiN loNl iioill'h a. NiucN
named Erickson near Bruce and in
company with a mar named Baker,
abused her when she refused to pro-
vide him with money. Baker is out on
bail and will have his trial at the June
term of court.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Meeker. who
recently moved onto the Prof. Shep-
ard farm, celebrated their twentieth
wedding anniversary Friday evening.
The occasion was marked by the
gathering of all of the children of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Mitchell, Mr.. Meeker be-
ing a nephew of Mrs. Mitchell. There
were forty-one present and the ac-
casion was one of great enjoyment.
The following were present: II. A.
Weiss and family of Bruce, f. A.
Mitchell and family of Bruce, O. c..
Mitchell and family of Bruce, II. w.
Mitchell and family of Bookings, Mr..
and Mrs. Cashie Mossman Of near
Brookings, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Fowler of Brookings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
THE FAD

Presents the powerful domestic
drama, Aftermath" by Prof. William
A. Hervey, with Virginia Pearson and
Owen Moore, in four reels of motion
pictures. A modern drama of error
and atonement. The thrilling story of
two souls that emerge from the depths
"a drama with an u~ndercurrent of
genuine realism, a physiological and
emotional masterpiece. Also ridge
way Of Montana" a three act picture
of mining life in the Rockies in the
winter season. This is an unusually
strong story Of the real West and con-
tains many memorable pictorial
effects. This strong seven reel pro-
gram will be shown Monday, May 31st.
Admission 10c and zoe.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
SOCIETY NEWS


This department is edited by Mrs. Ria L.
Ziegler and anyone having social news OF
interest will confer n favor on the Register
by 'phoning Mrs. Ziegler. 3l6.
Friendship CIub-A most enjoyable
afternoon was spent with Mrs. Cole
grove on Friday afternoon. Spirited
conversation over dainty needle work
passed the afternoon all too rapidly,
and were followed by a delicious two
course supper.
Bide-A-Wee Ciub-Mesdames Mont
gomery and Muillenberg were the
pleasant hostesses sor the Bide-A-Wee
club on Friday afternoon at the home
of the former. Visiting and fancy
were enjoyed until the serving Of the
fine two-course luncheon.
CompIimentary-Mrs. Lloyd of Hol-
lywood, Cal, was the complimented
guest at a little informal party on
Saturday afternoon given by Mrs. Cole
grove, the favored guests being a few
of Mrs. Lloyd's old friends and neigh
bors. After a season of visiting, the
guests were invited to find places at
the dining table which looked beauti-
full with it's luncheon set, and was CEN
tered by a begonia plant. The delic-
ious menu was served in three courses.
Breakfast-On Saturday sixteen
young ladies were royalty entertained
by Miss Mabel Chappell at a nine
o'clock breakfast. The delicious re-
past was served in three courses. Live
ly conversation with games were then
enjoyed. Miss Dorothy Brooke was a
favored guest at this occasion.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
BIG GRANGE MEETING

Following is the program Of the big
meeting OF Brookings County Pomona
Graz -e, which will be held at the
Bitterness grove, two miles north of
the college, on Wednesday, June 9:
1900 m.-Picnic Dinner.
lis p. m.-Opening.
Regular Business.
Election Of Of1cers.
200 p. m.-Opening Meeting.
Lecture Hour.
Grange Song.
Address-Oliver Wilson, Master
National Grange.
Music-Pleasant View Grange.
Talk-George Dixon, Master South
Dakota State Grange.
Talk-Christian Larsen, Master
Brookings County Pomona Grange
$3.50 p. m.-Regular Business.
Races-Winners to Receive Prizes.
5O-yard Dash; 1O0-yard Dash;
Potato Race; Three-Legged
Race; Broad Jump; Relay Race.
Baseball Game-Fats VS.. Leans.
Volley Ball for those not Playing
Baseball.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
COLLEGE NOTES


President Perisho's schedule for
this week includes commencement ad-
dresses at the following named places.
Beginning Monday he spoke in Emery,
Tuesday in Spencer, Wednesday in
Worthwhile, Thursday to Huron high
school. Friday Carthage, and Saturday
Salem. The President regretted his
inability to accept the invitation of the
G. A. r. and Women's Relief Corps to
speak in Brookings at the Memorial
Day exercises. However, the long
standing engagement at Salem pre-
vented his accepting.
Prof. Hansen expects to leave soon
for a trip west of the Missouri river
in the interests of alfalfa propagation.
A delegation Of about 1876 farmers
came to Brookings from Day county on
Wednesday. They stayed in the State
College city until today noon when
they motored back to their homes.
Prof, Dunbar will give the COM
mencement address at Peever, S. d.,
and Prof. Frank Brown at hardwood,
Iowa.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
THE WAR

The big event of the week has been
the entry Of Italy into the war. After
months Of waiting the Italian govern
ment finally decided to cast ita lot
with the Allies, repudiating it's alliance
with Germany and Austria. Austria
struck the first blow by bombarding
Italian coast cities and the Italians
came right back by moving across the
Austrian frontier and taking several
towns.
There is no important news from
the other war zones.
The entry of Italy into the wal is
expected to delay the answer Of Ger
many to President Wilson's note.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
Local and Personal

Mrs. C. Z. Palmer went to Estelline
Tuesday evening for a few days visit.
Ben Lawshe was here the last of the
week visiting relatives and friends. He
is now in charge of one of the depart
ments of the Dakota Farmer at Aber-
deem.
G. A. Perley was up from Flandreau
the last of the week visiting at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. II. G..
Hauff.
Prof. Hutton delivers the commence
ment address to the graduating class
of the Lake Preston high school tomor-
row night.
Mrs. Borst returned home to Fox
Lake, Wis, Monday morning, after
spending a week at the home of her
son, DR.. L.. G. Borst,
W. H. Murphy left Monday evening
for Rapid City to attend the state On
~vention of the A. O. Z. w. as delegate
from the Bookings lodge.
Mrs. G. NJ. Hoff returned home to
Austin, Mimi, Monday morning, after
spending several days at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Maryland.
r. H. Bartlett, f. Z. Haugen, F. f.
Y%oungburg and E. H. Carlisle spent a
couple of days fishing at Big Stone
the first part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. C. Neill departed
yesterday morning for Westfeld, N.
Y, where they will visit relatives of
Mr.. Neill for several weeks.
The rains following the frost of last
week have brought the small grain
around in good shape and farmers tell
US that there will be no damage as was
first feared.
The city telephone department will
issue a new directory about the first of
June. All those wishing their num-
bers changed should report to the
chief operator at once.
Geo. P. Sexauer & Son have added
to their string of elevators the past
week, having purchased the Western
Elevator company's houses at Astoria,
Ivanhoe and Hendricks.
Editor Fred Wright Of the De Smet
Independent, was here a short time
Monday. He informed us that De
Smet will have a big time at their an
nual Old Settlers Day June 10.
Thos. Morris returned home Tues
day morning from Rapid City, where
he attended the annual encampment OF
the G.. A. R. of the state. He also
visited the various points of interest
in the Hills.
The Watertown Public Opinion says
that 200 cadets from the State College,
under command of Lieutenant Cyrus
Briggs, will participate in the Decora-
ton Day exercises in that city next
Monday. Governor Byrne will be the
speaker.
H. G.. Moffatt arrived in Brookings
this week, after an absence OF several
months. Mr.. Moffatt spent the winter
in Colorado and for some weeks past
has been visiting his daughter near
Arlington. He is looking we'll and re-
ports that he had a very pleasant win
ter. He expects to spend the summer
in Brookings.
Prof. and Mrs. J.. II. Wheeler were
guests of old friends here the last OF
the week, the professor being here to
referee the interscholastic meet at the
college. They are now located at
Fairbault, Mimi, where the professor
Is on the faculty of the Shattuck Mill
tary academy. Prof. Wheeler was
one of the most popular instructors
the institution ever had.
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DR., j. r. Jackson, Osteopath.

DR., j. r. Jackson, Osteopath.
Mrs. Albert Erickson of Bruce, was
a guest at the home of j. H. Johnson
Monday.
Wanted-Clerk to work in our Econ
omy Basement. Ellis-Hall Co. Depart
ment Store.
Miss Lila Hammer of Volga, was a
guest at the j. II. Johnson home be-
tween trains Saturday.
If you have board and room for teach
ers attending the joint institute, notify
the Y. NJ. c. A, phone 331. Office hours
from 900 to 1910.
President Perisho of the State Col
lege will be the principal speaker at
the annual Iowa Picnic, which will be
held at Murfield's grove, northeast of
the city, June Is.
j. H. Meisel of WATERFOWL, has ac-
cepted a position in the shoe and
clothing department at Ellis-Hall Co.
Department store. Mr.. Meisel will
bring his family with him and be here
June LIST.
S. y. Way, publisher of the Water
town Public Opinion, was in the city
yesterday. MI. Way will be the de-
PENDANT in a libel suit brought by Geo.
w. Egan, the Sioux Falls attorney, at
the coming term of court here, a
change of venue having been taken
from Codington county.
In this issue the Ellis-Hall store is
offering a reward of $25 for informa-
ton that will lead to the arrest and
conviction of anyone who damages
their sign boards in the country. This
may help some in discouraging the
lawlessness from which every mer-
chant has suffered in past years.
The engineering department of the
State College put on it's annual ex-
hibit on Friday evening. All of the de-
partments were in full swing, with the
students at work, and the exhibit made
a fine showing for this splendid de-
partment Of the institution. A large
crowd, including the high school visit
ors, visited the building during the
evening.
Prof. B. E. McProud has accepted
a position as dean of the Teachers
college of Nebraska Wesleyan Univer-
sity located at University Place, Lin
coin, Neb. This department Of the
University has five members on its
faculty, with an assistant professor of
Education. Mrs. McProud will become
head of the Department Of Romance
Languages, French and Spanish. The
teaching work Of both Prof. and Mrs.
McProud will be confined to mornings.
Brookings will be sorry to have these
good people leave.
The stockholders of the Lake Camp
bell hotel met at the assembly room on
Friday evening to hear reports from
the committees on organization and
building plans. 1t was decided to in
corporate at once and go ahead with
the proposition, and a temporary
board Of directors was elected, con
sisting of H. F. Haroldson, E. L. Spurl-
ing, E. H. Carlisle, DR.. jackson and O.
o. Olson. A. Cole, w. H. Conklin, and
F. H. Mitchell were appointed as a
committee to take out the incorpora-
ton papers. Plans were considered.
but were not finally adopted. 1t is
the plan to have a building 24x60, two
stories and basement, with ten foot
screened-in porches on the two long
sides. The building will probably be
of cement blocks. 1t will be located
on the bluff on Golden's Point, facing
to the Northwest.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-05-27
WEATHER

Forecast for week beginning Wed,
May 26, 1915
Issued by the U. s. Weather Bureau,
Washington, D. c., for the upper Mis-
sissippi Valley and Plains States:
Generally fair weather will prevail
with seasonable temperature.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25

Beginning soon, the rural route mail
carriers from Americus will receive
payment for their services according
to the number of miles traversed by
their routes. This information was
secured from the fourth assistant
postmaster general by Postmaster D.
F Davenport during his visit to Wash
ington.
1t is thought that the three routes
leading out of Americus now measure
81, 5S and SO miles, respectively. Post
master Davenport, because of the as
surance received for the new ar
rangement, will shortly measure the
three routes.
The minimum route now averages
from so to So miles, with the minimum
pay of $1704 per year. With several
of the routes exceeding the minimum
r1ileage, the carriers will receive ex-
ira pay for their extra mileag,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
SM|THW|Ck EXHIBIT To
CO To ALBANY MEETING

A magnificent display of Sumter
county nuts are on exhibit in the win
dows of the Changer of Commerce
Offices. The prize collection was rails
ed by H. w. Smithwick, the we'll
known nut grower of Americus. The
display consists of two varieties of
English walnuts, chestnuts, and nine
varieties of pecans. They are encased
in walnut box made by Mr.. Smith.
wick from lumber secured from his
farm.
1t is attractive, and a mute witness
to the wonderful undeveloped re-
sources of Sumter county. The ex.
hibit will be on display at Albany when
the National Pecan Growers associa.
tom meets in thft place Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
SUMTER COUNTY
WILL h A vE A
NEW DIRECTORY

Some time ago the Americas and
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
took up the matter Of having city di-
rfctory made of Americus. since that
time, Secretary Lyman has been IL.
correspondence with Mr.. r. A. Mullins,
superintendent Of The Southern lranch
of R. L. Polk & Co., city directory pub
fishers, this firm being one of the larg-
est in the United States, and this
morning a letter was received from
Mr.. Mullins agreeing to take up the
suggestion of Secretary Hyman and
publish directory of Sumter county.
This directory will be useful to the
other towns in Sumter county. and will
contain a directory of Leslie, Plains,
DeSoto, Andersonville and Cobb. The
name of each and every farmer in the
county will be contained in the direc-
tory and the road upon which he lives,
together with his postoffice. Not alone
will it contain a directory, but it will
give much valuable information about
the county such as schools, churches,
city officials, county officials, lodges,
associations and many other things
which will make the book very valua-
BILE.
This firm will have Representatives
in Columbus making city directory
Of that city, and Immediately upon
their finishing there, they will come to
Americas and start upon the Sumter
county directory They will make
their Office with the Chamber of Com
merce until the directory is finished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
GERMAN CAUGHT
ON CONSPIRACY
CHARGE IN n. ].

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Robert Fay
said to be Lieutenant Walter l.. Scholz
in the German army, was arrested yes
terday testing explosives near Grant
wood, New Jersey. He is charged with
conspiracy and is geing held without
bail
The police say that Fay confessed to
re a German army officer. He came
here from Germany to experiment
with an explosive machine which at
tached rudder to ship which would
explode disabled vessels. This would
he done to delay munitions shipments.
Paul Basche was arrested today in
Jersey City, and gave valuable infor-
nation, the detectives say.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
FOURTH ROUTE IS
SECURED START
ON DECEMBER |

Through the efforts of Congressman
Charles R. Crisp and Postmaster D. F
Davenport, of Americus, the depart
ment has announced that the fourth
automobile rural route from Americus
will ge established December 1st.
Several months ago the six rural
routes were consolidated and from
these were formed three automobile
routes. The new route will open up a
new section of Sumter county to mail
service which has heretofore been
without any up-to-date delivery sys-
tenn.
Portions of the county which will
receive daily mail deliveries by reason
of the fourth route are:
2Sth District, along the Flint river.
Myrtle Springs.
Johnson Place, near the Leslie road
North of Americus, between the
Bumphead and Lacrosse roads.
Near the Rylander place AMI
Browns Mill.
Near the Barlow Council place.
Because of the efforts Of Congress
man Crisp and Postmaster Davenport
the citizens of the county are receiving
tie best service in the history of the
rural routes.
This information was learned dur
ing the visit of Postmaster Davenport
to Washington, D. c., last week, where
he was attending the convention of
postmasters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
5,H3,347 BALES C|NNED PRIOR
To OCTOBER 18 GINNING REPORT
COMPARES OVER PREVIOUS YEARS
AS LARGE DROP IN THE YIELD
AN DIS ALMOST TWO MILLION
BALES IN DECREASE OVER 1914.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 25.-The
third cotton ginning report of the sea-
son, compiled from reports of census
bureau correspondents and agents
throughout the cotton belt and issued
at 10 a m. today, announced that s.
713,347 bales of cotton counting round
as half bales, of the growth of 1915,
has been ginned prior to October Is.
This compared with 7,619,747 bales. or
4,.9 per cent. of the entire crcip gin,
ned prior to October IS last year, g.
973,51S bales, or 49.9 per cent, in 1913,
and 6,S47,206 bales, or 51.0 per cent. in
1912.
Included in the ginnings were 54.422
round bales, compared with 1928
last year, 49,030 in 1913, and 41.745
in 1912.
| Sea Island cotton included number
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
News From the Balkans.

LONDON, Oct. 25.-The reports from
the Balkans tell of increasing gravity
If the Serbian position. In the north
the Bulgarians and Germans are with
in thirty-five miles of each other AMI
+he southwark half of Serbian Mace
donia is in Bulgarian hands.
The only news favoring the Entente
Allies is reports that the Franco-Serb
ian offensive near Krivolak, where the
Rulgarians are reported to be retreat
inc British troops have left Saloniki
b,t no news has been received.
There are reports from various
sources saying that the Entente Allies
are sending tremendous forces to Sal
onili. This is expected to meet the
Crock demands, and may result in
them entering the war.
The fighting along the Riga-Dvinsk
front has broken out with renewed in
+onsity. The Germans are apparently
Losing heavy, but they have Captured
pene southwest of Riga, and llloukst,
10 the northwest of Dvinsk, The gen.
eral view is that the Germans plan a
final spurt before winter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
GOES To DEATH
ON GALLOWS FOR.
MURDER CRIME.

LEESBURG. Ca, Oct. 25.-Clifford
Simms will die on the gallows between
the legal hours of execution Tuesday,
October 26th. The sentence of death
vas imposed several weeks ago by
Judge 2. A. LitclejohE.
The trap will be sprung by Sheriff
L. r Moreland and will be the first
hanging in the new Lee county jail.
Simms has tle reputation of being
bad character, and according to no
remarks has he admitted his guilt. 1t
is likely that he will make statement
before his death Tuesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
CAPT. COBB GOES
To THE STATE FAIR

Capt. Jno. A. Cobb left today for Ma
con. where by virtue of his Office as
/ resident of the Georgia Agricultural
society, he will occupy conspicuous
place in the State Fair, which opens
October Goth.
He predicts one of the most success
full occasions in the history of the fair
and especially as all plans have been
arranged for the largest exhibition
ever shown in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
PRIMARY GALL
MAKE FOR NOV.
10TH IN CITY

The City Democratic Executive COM
mittee met Monday afternoon and set
Wednesday, November 10th, as the date
for the city primary to select three
aldermen.
The terms of Aldermen Albert Har-
ris, J. S. Bolton and J. E. Poole expire,
ard it is for these vacancies to be filled
which calls for the election.
AS yet no announcements have been
rdade for any of the offices, and the
present aldermen have made no an
nouncment as to their intentions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
Serbian Statement Claims Victory And Capture of Guns
Over he Teutonic Invaders Along The,
Northern
FRENCH AND BRITISH ARE WINNING
IN FIGHT ALONG NEW THEATRE

BERLIN, Oct. 25..-Former Austrian
Ambassador to the United States Con-
stantin Dumba has arrived here and
refused to comment on the causes
necessitating his return to Vienna. He
said it had been fully discussed in the
newspapers, and praised the treatment
accorded him and family by the Amer
leans and British on his trip.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
BRYAN SWEEPS A
TOUR IN OHIO
FOR PROHIBITION

COLUMBUS, O., Oct. 25. = William
Jennings Bryan this morning started
on a six-day campaign for the amend
rlent to the Ohio constitution in favor
OF statewide prohibition He spoke to-
cay at SteubehWille.
Bryan will deliver addresses in for
ty-one counties and make forty-six
speeches. The election will be held
on November End. Both sides are ac-
tive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-10-25
COAST TO COAST
PARTY ARE HERE

From New York to Los Angeles is
the lengthy trip which party COM
posed of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Rochester
and child, and Miss Faust, are making
il their S5 horsepower Metallurgique
automobile.
Mr. Rochester is a nephew of DR..
Lansing Burrows, and the party
we're in the city several days as his
guests.