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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT
THE FAIR

There is plenty of parking space
within the fair grounds for all We
hicles, both teams and autos, and the
charge for admission will be only
twenty-five cents and each occupant Of
the conveyance must have an admis-
sion ticket.
Each exhibitor who purchases a
ticket has the privilege of entering as
many articles IS desired, provided that
the live stock and grown articles must
be raised and owned by the exhibitor.
And all manufactured articles must
have been made or finished in the year
1916 by the exhibitor. There will be
room for all, so bring in your ex-
hibits.
The second floor of the Woman's
building has been finished off and car
be reached by wide s~tairways, with
easy tread. This provides much more
SPACE for the displays in this depart
mont and the ladies of the county
should exert themselves to fill it with
the evidences of their skill and labor.
The county fair is the one place
where all the residents Of the county
can meet with their fellows and COM
pare results in the making of the home
and the development of the farm. 1t
is the ideal place for recreation and
amusement and also the finest place in
tie world to learn by observation the
dOings of others in the same line in
which you are engaged. Comparison
of your own efforts with those Of
others is the finest kind of a teacher
and the knowledge gained gives you
many chances to improve your own
work. A visit to the fair will pay you
many fold.
The three evenings which will be de-
voted to the Night Fair, are provided
with refined and splendid amusements.
The free acts on the platform in front
of the grand stand are all high cl.ss
performers. The fireworks which will
close the evenings entertainment are
of the finest that can be procured and
the program is changed nightly, as is
that of all the performances. A small
fee of admission will be charged,
adults, twenty-five cents, children ten
cents and all vehicles free. You must
not miss these opportunities to enjoy
life.
Remember to bring the children on
Wednesday, when all the children in
the county are admitted free. A special
program of games and sports will be
arranged, with premiums for the win
ners. And the free entertainment will
greatly appeal to the children.
Don't forget to bring your exhibits Of
grains, for the number will be limited
this year, and we must have good
renresonfafi0n IF what PrOnkingS cOun-
ty Is capable of when not assailed by
wrong conditions. They come here so
seldom that we are hardly used to
making the best of them, but lever say
die and show the best we can.
Remember "Your Fair" the grand
old reliable fair Of Bookings county.
Be an exhibitor, a booster and a regu-
lar visitor.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
DEVICE GETS THE HoPPERs

Pierre.-The "hopper-dozer" Of the
old days in Nebraska and the south
ern part of this state was put into
use on the alfalfa fields of E. J. Perry,
of the island opposite this city and %
pounds Of the grass-hoppers were
gathered in a drive of 500 feet, and
about a ton was collected for the first
days work.
The destroyer is a long trough on
low wheels to carry it over the alfalfa,
the trough being partly filled with
water, and a small amount of kerosene
on the top of the water. A high canvas
Is put back of the trough, and
as the disturbed hoppers jump in the
air as the device is hauled across the
field, they strike the screen and fall
into the trough below, and stay there.
Mr.. Perry says he is doing a great
deal to clear his field Of the pests in
this way.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
LAID CORNER STONE

Bishop O'Gorman, Of the Catholic
diocese of Sioux Falls, oficiated at
the laying of the cornerstone of the
new Catholic church at Flandreau SUM-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Hundreds
of people from surrounding towns
Joined the citizens of Flandreau in wit
Messing the ceremony. After the cere-
mony Bishop O'Gorman addressed the
large crowd and highly praised the
Catholic and non-Catholic population
of Flandreau for their religious and
civic pride in building such a magnif-
cient church.
The building is 50x104 feet and is
being constructed of brick with Bed
ford stone trimmings. 1t will cost
when finished and furnished about
$40, 000. 90.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
FEWER FIRES DURING 1916

From some cause, possibly that Of
the work Of the fire marshal depart
ment in it's efforts to remove or minim-
lie fire causes, there has been a de-
cided decrease in the number of fires
ipthe state the past year as CON-
pared with the previous year, and with
the decrease In number a large de-
rease in loss by such fires.
The number of fires in the 1915 fiscal
year was 568. with a loss of $780, 900 on
buildings, and 100000 on contents.
For the 1916 fiscal year there Were
474 fires. with a loss Of $4,000 on
buildings. and $4,000 on contents.
OF the fire losses over $50, 900 are
credited to defective flues, and care
less dumping of ashes, both prevent
able to a large degree.
About the same amount Is charged
to lightning losses. and about $50. 900
to incendary fires.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
FIRE INVESTIGATION

s. E. Grams, state fire marshal, and
his deputy, G.. H. Henry, are at Castle
wood for the purpose of conducting an
official investigation of a fire which
broke out in the business district Sum-
day morning, July 80, and caused a
property loss Of about $4,000. The
fire is believed to have been of in
cendiary origin, and arrests may fol-
low the Investigation of the fire mar
shall and his deputy. Old rags and a
gasoline can were found near the point
where the fire started, indicating that
a dangerous "hrebug" was responsible
for the disastrous fire.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
EvANeELIsTIc MEETINGS CLOSE

Next Sunday evening the revival
meeting at the Church Of Christ will
close. The meeting has continued for
about thirty days under the leader
ship Of Evangelist M. M. Moss, Of
Minneapolis.
During the remainder of the meet
ing the e~vangelist's sermons will be as
follows:
Thursday-"The New Birth and the
Christian Life"
Friday-"The Conversion Of the
Ethiopian Eunich."
Sunday a. m.-"The Other Side"
Sunday p. m.-"The Infallibly Safe
Road"
Each night Mr.. Moss has been pleas
ing his hearers with his well rendered
solos. His muscial Offering next Sum
day evening will be Gabriel's great
Sparrow Song" Everybody is well
come.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
BOUGHT CHURCH PROPERTY

The school board has purchased at a
price of $40, 900 the Baptist church and
the lots on which it is located and will
at once fit the building up for school
purposes to take care of the rel
flow of attendance. We understand
three rooms will be fitted up for the
lower grades. The Baptist people will
hold services for the time being in the
opera house, but expect later to buy a
new location and build a modern
church building. The Baptist resi-
dence was not included in the deal.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10
BAND CONCERT
Friday Evening, August II.

Friday Evening, August II.
March-Colosseau ...... .Vandercook
Overture-Merry Wives of Wind
sor .Nicolai
Popular Numbers Selected
Medley of Old Songs. ...... .Dalpey
(a) Tone Poem-Apple Blossoms
(b) Oriental Intermezzo. ...... King
Waltz Stakeholder Sunset. Hall
Southern Plantation Songs. .Conterno
Selection from the Pink Lady. .Caryll
March-Hostrausers' ...... Chambers
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10

w. M. Cheever and family and Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Cameron autoed over to
Volga Sunday anu spent part of the
time at Mr.. Cheever's farm enroute.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10

Geo. Cobel has purchased the piece
OF land at the north end of Main street
from VIM. Paul. The land is 100 feet
wide by TAG feet in length.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-08-10

Walter Ward, of Pierre, was q
Brookings visitor yer Sunday. There
seems to be considerable attraction
here fer him.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
MANY NOTABLES WILL
GRACE THE ROUND UP

There win be more prominent dig
nitaries at the Roundup this year
than ever before. The early ad-
journment Of congress insures the at
tendance Of both senator's and tho
three representatives from Oregon.
These men had all accepted the
Roundup Directors invitation 70 be
present providing congress adjourned
in time. Governor Withycombe win
Be here, and this makes the big list
about as follows:
Governor withycombe, State Treas
urer 7. B. Kay. Secretary Of State
Ben w. Olcott, Superintendent Of
Public Instructor J. A. Churchill.
Attorney General Brown, all members
Of the State Fish and Game Com
mission, Marion Jack, G. II. Stone.
Klamath Falls, +. NJ. Warren, Port
land, and /. N. Flesichner. Portland;
State Game Warden Carl d. Shoe
maker; State Biologist Vim. 1. Fin
ley; Senator Chamberlain, Senator
Lane; Congressman Sinnott, Near
thur and Hawley.
Two boxes in the grand stand have
been set aside for these visitor, the
lox usually occupied by the Gcver-
nor Immediately west Of the Judges
stand and ti.a box immediately back
Of It. The entertainment Of these
men has beer turned over 70 IT, w.
u. s.eNary Of ne Eastern Oregon
los; ital, and N,,ion Jack Of n.'ile-
ton.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
CULLErs BIRTHDAY
PLEASANTLY CELEBRATED

The eighth birthday anniversary Of
Miss Maxine Gully was commemora-
ted by q pleasant little party given
Saturday in her honor BY her mother,
Mrs. Sim j. CulIey. Her young
friends were conveyed to the ranch
home BY Mr.. Culley in his automobile,
and there spent a most delightful af-
ternoon. They brought many dainty
gifts for the little lady, who gave
them gracious welcome, and the ranch
house rang with merriment as they
gave themselves whole-heartedly over
to an afternoon Of juvenile games and
ronsping. With appetites sharpened
by exercise, they found the delicious
luncheon served by Mrs. CulIey to be
BY no means the least enjoyable fea-
ture Of the afternoon. The guests
were: Misses Grace Miller. Mary
Proudft, Genevieve Rogers, Lois Sal
ing, Naomi Beamer, Katherine Lieu
allen, Minnie Chaplin, Areta Chaplin,
Louise Porter, Lucille Porter, Margar-
ct Calder, Ada Calder, Ruth Michael,
Ora Webb, Juanita King, Blanche
Thorson, Masters Dick DeMoss, Ray
mond Banister, Earl Harbour, Har-
old Payne.s
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Big FIRE DESTROYS TWO
ADAMS WHEAT WAREHOUSES

Warehouses in which we're stored
between i25.O00 and 100000 bushels
Of wheat burned 10 the ground Satur-
day evening at Adams and the damage
viii amount TO many thousands Of
dollars. The origin Of the fire Is un-,
certain.
Two warehouses burned, one being
the big warehouse, 800 by so. belong
Ing 10 II. w. Collins Of Pendleton, and
the other the private warehouse Of
caspar Woodward. They were adj
joining each other. Three boxcars al
50 we're burned and the poles carrying
the power line Of the P =. & L. Go.
across the road burned, breaking the
line and putting Pead.eton n dark
ness FOR several hours.
More than 100000 bushels Of wheat
were stored in the Collins warehouse
but much Of il was not damaged. The
wooden framework Of the warehouse
burned so rapidly that only the wheat
on top and side Of the immense pile
was burned. That down in the pile Is
believed TO be totally unhurt. while
there win be some salvage from the
scorched wheat. 1t probably will be
used as hog and chicken feed.
There are different theories as to
the cause Of the fire. 1t was dis
covered between 4:3O and 5 o'clock
in the afternoon, shortly after the
passing Of a westbound freight on the
O-W tracks. This leads some to be-
lieve that a spark from the engine
caused the fire. Some think bolt Of
lightning struck one Of the warehouse
es. A number are Of the opinion that
someone in the warehouse had been
smoking and had dropped match or
cigarette.
Most Of the loss is covered by in
surance though a number Of farmers
having grain in the house were not
insured up to the market price. Some
Of the wheat was already sold and
the grain companies were protected
BY blanket insurance. Mr.. Collins
states that his loss was fully covered
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
stanIisId Creamery Destroyed

StanhcId. Ore. Sept. i2.-Stan-
field had disastrous fire early this
morning. II destroyed the building
In which WAS located the creamery,
cheese factory. lee plant and bee
cream factory.
The origin Of the fire Is unknown.
II was discovered about two this
morning and was then burning so
hercsly that Il was impossible TO save
any Of the building. The building
was owned BY Z. W. MeCcmas and
w. J. Clark Of PcndIeton and their
loss Is covered by insurance. The
machinery was owned and. operated
by. A. sahli and he, too, carried In
surancc. The combined factories, To-
Gated near the depot, was one Of
StanGold's chief industries.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Logan and Ernest
Logan were visiting relatives and
friends in Weston this week, having
motored down from Harrington, Wn.,
in their Buick car. They were former
ly residents of Weston, having left
here is years ago. Mr.. Logan has a
paint shop at Harrington, which he
says is prosperous community,
Located in Lincoln county, one of the
big wheat counties Of Washington,
it is one of the largest primary ship
ping points in the United States and
is known as the "million bushel town."
Mr.. Logan once 'blew" the big bass
horn in the Weston band, but could
not be persuaded to stay and play
with the boys again.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Lawns Are Planted

Two acres Of lawn have been put in
to shape at the Eastern Oregon State
Hospital and most Of the seeding has
been finished so that with the begin
ming of next Spring vast improve
ment win be seen along the east side
Of the institution. Included in the inn
proyen1ent IS triangular piece Of
ground between the O.-W railroad
tracks and the main highway and
when this is covered with greensward
1t win present a very pretty sight
to all who pass either BY way Of the
railroad Or the highway. There are
several other improvements under
way, cne including the planting Of
trees along both sides Of the road
leading into the Hospital.-Tribune.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
UMApINE COMES TO BAT
WITH SUCCESSFUL FAIR
rost

Umapine, -Umapine's annual
Hudson Bay and East End fair closed
with an attendance that broke all rec
ords. Visitors were here from all
parts OF UmatiIla county and Walla
Walla sent large delegation 70 help
swell the crowds.
A feature Of the entertainment was
The visit or Governor Withycombe
who delivered or interesting address
IN the pavilion where a great audience
gathered to hear Orcgon's chief cx-
ecutive.
Governor withycombe paid glow
ing tribute TO the enterprise OF the
citizens and farmers Of the Hudson
Bay district for the great develop
nent work that has been done in this
district the past ten years. stating
that he visited this section 25 years
ago when sage brush was the chief
product Of the section.
The exhibits for farm products. live
stock and the exhibits in the women's
department attracted much attention
among the visitors. The exhibits of
vegetables and farm products showed
the fertility Of Hudson Bay soil and
the enterprise Of the farmers in this
section. Altogether. Umapine's annu-
al fair was decided success and plans
for next years fair are lredy under
discussion.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
L.dls. Guild Meeting

The September meeting Of the Lad'
les Guild was held st the country res.
idence Of Mrs. Sim ., CuIlcy, by whom
the ladies' were most PLEASANTLY en-
tertsined. They were takn IN auto.
mobiles 10 the Cullcy ranch, and a
large number Of members were pres
ent. The invited guests we're Mrs.
q. DeGrnw. Mrs. J. Davis. and Miss
Olive Kilmer. Miss Kilmcr united
with the guild membership.
An appetizing three-course lunch.
con was daintily served by the hostsss
with the assistance Of Mrs. l.. ]. o.
Iiarra, Mrs. G. II. Smith. Mrs. A. jam
es and Miss Gene Sapp. The menu
hciuded combination fruit salad,
harshmallow cream. sugar waters, an.
gel cake. nut cream cake and coffer
fhe guilds .iext meeting will bs
with Mrs. A. James The first Thurs.
day afternoon IN October.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Voters Pamphlets Out.

Voters pamphlets have been re.
seieed from the Secretary Of States
Office. containing the proposed consti-
tueional amendments and measures
referred 10 the people At the general
election In November. Unlss q voter
Ia registered no pamphlet is mailed,
50 any unregistered voter who de-
sires = pamphlet should Immediately
register with the county clerk. The
Secretary OF State calls attention TO
the fact that the registrations so far
are about $1,000 short Of the total
registrations for 1914. The books will
close on October Z. 30 In view Of the
short time In which registrations may
be made, II IL necessary that this be
attended 10 at once u copies Of the
laws which sre to be voted on are 70
- received.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Auto In Accident.

Athena, Ore When Wesley Tomp-
kins was driving his car to Walia
walla Saturday, he met three young
ladies' on horseback just below Blue
Mountain station, with disastrous re-
suits. Upon rounding curve he saw
them coming ut full gallop. and turn
ing his car out Of the road, he en-
deavored to pass them, but one horse
began sliding canter which brought
II and the rider in violent contact
with the car. with the result that the
girl was thrown into the car, the wind
shield shattered and other damage
done to the car. The rider was un-
injured.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Hermiston Fair Arranged.

The date Of the Hermiston dairy
and hog show has been set for October
70 and "a. The premium lists and
programs are in the hands of the prin-
ter. Dairymen and farmers are pre-
pairing their stock.
Besides dairy stock and hogs, which
alone have been exhibited during the
past three years, fruits and special
farm products viii be added.
The west half Of the Umatilla COun-
ty School Industrial exhibit viii also
be displayed there on the dates Of the
dairy and hog show. Lectures will
also be given by Oregon Agricultural
College professors on general sub
jeets.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15

DR.. and Mrs. +. D. Watts arrived
home Sunday from their vacation and
business visit to Portland. As conf
IDENTIFY expected by those who know
the doctors weakness--which term in
cludes everybody--they brought home
a new Hudson automobile, the fourth
car he has owned of this make. II
Is Hudson "Super-Six," too, and he
had to wait in Portland until the third
carload came in to get it. With their
newly-designed 70 horse power en-
gine in this model-substituted for
the former 4O-horse engine-the Hud-
son people claim to.have eliminated
all vibration. Moreover, the power
Is increased without increasing the
cylinder capacity. This car costSi626
and the Leader man is going to
have a ride in 1t soon.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15

The Salem Statesman reports that
"Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Phelps Of Wes-
ton, umatilla county. was taken from
an Oregon Electric train by Sheriff
Eseh Sunday. and Monday after an ex-
animation was committed TO tho state
hospital for the insane. With her hus-
band. u. A. Phelps, she WAS en- route 10
the home Of relatives at Brownsville
and became suddenly insane in Port
land. Mr.. Phelps wired Sheriff Esch
70 NEST the train. The woman has
spent some time IN nm insane hospital
before. She will be sent TO the hospi-
taI At Pcndleton.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
Don cleyes g setsle pIspuse.

Sequelling a SNOWFALL episode Of
last winter. . ten-round bout with
padded gloves was staged at the
Frank Frazier barn on Tutuilla
.ctsek between Harry Minnis and AL
Richardson, colored porter at the st,
George Hotel. Last winter Minnis
dropped SNOWFALL on Richardson's
head and the mill has been brewing
ever since. The news Of the bout
spread over the city and about i26
went out to witness II. Pete Joss
acted as referee, and, at the end Of
ten rounds Of boxing, he declared Il
n draw.--East 0regonian.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
WESTON SCHOOL BOY HAS
CHEERFUL MORNING FACE

lhs Weston High school and gram
nar grades opened Monday under IA.
vorabls auspices and with Young An.
erica hopping and skipping merrIly 10
the big brick house on the HILL Your
whining sehoolboy with dining MOI.
ming face" who creeps 10 school like a
snail, according TO the Bard Of Avon.
10 unknown st Weston. Our Weston
boys like 10 60 10 school. and every
one Of them has a good prospect 10 be
president Of something. u not Of The
United States.
II 10 the request of the school man
sgsment that beginners IN the rrIm-
ary grades lid beginners In the High
vehcoI register their names not later
than the hrst Of next week. In order
that The work may be properly organ.
lied.
A special course In physical educa.
tIon for girls Il offered In tho High
School this year. with Miss Lucille
Cogswell IN charge. New equipmes'
has been sdded for tho purpose. This
IL regular class gymnasium work, and
sseary credits In the same manner
The n heeurses. Chemistry Is also
s.ssss year 70 the High school
~ folIoe
ssrth sAsing force 10 ~ foilows--
.isIEs Rintoul. iirst and second grad
ssi Elbefta Dryden, third and fourth;
Olive KilmeF. fifth and sixth; Nellie
Workman. sixth and seventh; Mands
Agsr, eighth; Lucille cogSweil, SCI
enee aud mathematics; Aline Noren,
Eaglish and historyi G. y, Robinson.
tsuperintendentl manual training.
chemistry and geometry.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
eating and Fighting.

ii Is NOT creditabIe to a thinking peo-
pie that the two things they most thank
God for should be eating and lighting
We say grace when we are going to
cut up lamb and chicken, and when we
haze stuffed ourselves to an extent that
an orang outang would be ashamed Of
we offer up our best praises to the
Creator for having blown and sabered
his slmages." our fellow creatures. to
atoms and drenched them In blood and
siirt.--Leigh Hunt.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1916-09-15
PAYS Out in Year.

Victor Mcdonald of Walla Walla
brings word that George Hansell, q
former farmer Of the Athena country,
has paid out this year, through his
wheat crop, the cost of two-section
ranch which he recently bought in
Sherman county. He got a crop Of
so bushels to the acre this season and
got $i.20 bushel. He paid $50 an
acre for the land.--Tribune.