The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-02-03

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later,
DR.. Foster keeps busy in his profess
sional practice this winter and is ex-
]periencing some very d~isagreeable
drives as the roads on account Of the
excessive snow are almost impossible
in places,
Mae Woodle and Pearl Kirby were at
Bookings Friday evening between
trains, taking advantage of the wonder
full bargains which are being offered ut
the several stores there during this
their January sale.
Both Grandma Hiltz and Grandma
Baker have been i'll this winter, and
are yet feeling the effects of a bad cold
and la grippe.
The Misses Maggie Thornton and
and Frances Baker enjoyed two or
three days vacation at home this
week, their monthly standing being
sufficient to insure them an excuse
from the usual examination.
Mrs. Claire Hartman and baby re-
turned to Brookings Friday evening
after spending a few weeks at the
home of Mrs. Hartman's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. II. NJ. Cook.
Geo. II. Thornton ha; been confined
to the house for several days on ac-
count of illness, his son Guy in the
meantime is taking care Of the mail on
the Star route.
J. f. Phillips has had cause recently
to lose some of his usral l~ight-hearted-
ness, as he has been i'll and under the
doctors care for several days.
The young people got together Sat
urday night and tripped the light fan
TASTES until midnight, They had good
music and a jolly time,
Bert Trail and little George Messner
have both been afflicted with a sor of
abscess. Both cases required lancing
and mindful care but are rapidly i'm
proving.
South Dakota is receiving a gener-
Gus supply of snow this winter which
Inconvenience many to a great *
tent. Be patient farmers, when you
year, you will be thankful that this
condition had been experienced.
Some of the patrons on both routes
out Of here are coming bravely to the
carriers rescue by assisting in break
ing the roads for them, which is great
ly appreciated.
A very interesting program was ren
dered ut the NJ. E. church Sunday
evening which called forth an excel
lent attendance. Rev. Stoll is making
many friends in the village. More re.
ligious enthusiasm is being made
manifest, the result, no doubt, of this
gentleman's pleasing personality and
the fact of his possessing the rare
faculty Of seeing some good in each
individual and an ardent desire Of
bringing it to the surface, together
with a willingness expressed by his
very sincerity to gladly aid every per
son within his jurisdiction of service
Miss Anna Maher. a graduate nurse
of st. Mary's hospital. Rochester
Mimi, returned Saturday. stoppin;
over at Balaton, Mimi, for a shor
visit with her brother John, and goin,
on from there to Rochester where sh,
| will again assume her position Of Su
: perintendent of night nurses at ST
, Mary's. Miss Maher Is a sister of tn
Maher boys and also of Mrs, Arthu
Wilbur of this place.
The annual installation of the Roya
r Neighbors officers took place at tn
; lodge hall Wednesday afternoon an
was performed by Mrs. Anna Wood
beck. assisted by Miss Lilah Baker
Those who will take care Of the in
~terests of the society locally durint
the ensuing year are as follows
Oracle, Anna Woodbeck; past oracle
Lucy s.. Baker; vi~ce-oracle, Lott
Muilenburg; chancellor, Blanche Fo'
ter; recorder. Beva Baker: receiver
Edna Southland; marshal. Pear
Wright: inner sentinel. Minnie Sci
limits; outer sentinel. Edith Wilkinson
manager. Minnie Wright; physician
Dr.. Foster.