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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28
Events of Washington, D. c.,
Are Reported by Telegram's
Correspondent There.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s--The event
OF last week for West Virginians in
Washington was the second annual
banquet OF the West Virginia Society
which was staged at the New E.obitt
Wednesday night, and al which the
glories of the "war-born" state we're
extolled by its sons and daughters who
are sojournins in Washington. 1t is
said to be the largest banquet OF any
state society ever given in the capitol,
there being over three hundred guests
present. The banquet was served in
the crystal dining room andy was pre-
coded by an hours reception in the
red room OF the hotel, The second
floor OF the Ebbitt was unusually gay
on that evening as the West Virginians
were holding their reception at the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Mrs. Irene NJ. Chainey. Of Anderson,
who. with her mother. Mrs Alex Mac
Weigh Miller, is spending the winter
In Washington, has been seriously III
for the last few days Of an attack
Of ptomaipc poisoning. Mrs. Miller
and Mrs. Chainey are at The Naples
for the season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

season when they entertained in COM
plIment to several distinguished visit
ors in Washington. Their honor
guests were Judge and Mrs. Ebert
II. Gary. who are stopping, with the
Brazilian ambassador and Nine. da
Cana; Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver, Of Pitts
burg. who are guests OF the Solicit
or General and Mrs. John W. Davis;
and Mrs. Lloyd Bowers guests. Mrs.
Arthur Weeks, Mrs. Mortimer Flagg
and Mrs. LaMontague. all of New
York.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28
DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACKACHE 2

When your kidneys are weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions: Your back aches
and you do not feel like doing much
Of anything. You are likely to be
Respondent and to borrow trouble,
lust as il YOU hadn't enough al
ready. Don't be a victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hoods
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and
tone 10 the kidneys and builds up
the whole system. Get it today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Senator Harding introduced in
the Senate last Thursday COM
mittee report. asking for immediate
action on an important bill, which
bore the unanimous approval OF the
committee on commerce relations, to
abrogate contract for a power plant
on the Muskingum river tributary
OF the Ohio In Senator Harding's
state. The reason for the request
for the immediate passage Of the bill
| Ia that the company which secured
the contract found the plan Of build
Ing power plant on the Muskingum
utterly impracticable. II has al
ready paid the government 5000 in
rental and must abandon the pro-
Iject. The secretary Of war gave in
formal approval to It's cancellation,
but owing to the retirement OF Sec
rotary Garrison and changed condi-
tions in the department 1t was i'm
from them. The bill follows:
That the secretary OF war be ap-
thori2ed to abrogate a contract
lease entered into on the 2Sth day
OF February, 1918, between the sec
rotary of war. Tor the United States,
and William w. Mills, Of Marietta,
o.: s. D. Camden and Henry H. Ar
cher. Of Petersburg, for the land
and water power at Dams s, 4, s.
and on the Muskingum. The secre-
tary of war is hereby directed to col
lect no rental under the lease other
than that already paid in full for the
first year Of the contract"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

DR.. Herbert l.. Shinn. a member of
a well known West virginia family,
and known by many in the state
through his visits to relatives there,
voluntarily assisted in heroic oper-
alton performed Hast week at Casualty
hospital by Dr. Charles Stanley White.
TRANSMISSION Of blood was rCsorted to
by DR.. White in an attempt to save
Ihe life of Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard
who. with her husband, was over
come by gas fumes a week ago DR..
Shiun. after unsuccessful attempts
had been made to secure assistance
IN the operation. happened TO come
into the hospital. and hearing of the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

1t has been announced by the civil
service commission that an examine
ton will be held at Charles Town
March II 10 fiji the position of mo-
tor rural carrier in Jefferson county
The salary on motor routes ranges
from $1,000 10 $1,000 year. the APP
polntee being required to furnish,
maintain an operate modern mo-
tor vehicle with a carrying capacity
Of not less than 500 pounds and a
cubic capacity of not less than eighty
feet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Former Senator and Mrs. Charles
!. Faulkner and their daughter. Mrs.
sallie Faulkner Snodgrass, who came
to Washington recently for SIX
weeks visit at the Willard, have been
called to their home in Martinsburg
on account Of the illness Of Senator
Faulkners sister, Mrs. J. w. Nc
Sherry.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28
Is Your Toilet Soap
Iniuring: Your Skin :?

Many toilet soaps contain harsh, in
furious alkali. Resinol soap contains
absolutely no free alkali, and to it is
added the rcsinol medication. This
gives it soothing, healing properties
which clear the complexion, comfort
tender skins and keep the hair healthy.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Mrs. Stephen b. fIlklns was at home
to large gathering Of her friends
Friday evening at the Elklns home on
X street, and was assisted in receiv-
Ing by her guest, Miss Colket. Of Phil
adelphia; Mrs. Arthur Leo, Of Elkins,
and Mrs. James Robert Mckee, of New
York.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

excellent address. Mrs. Brown read
with charming grace an ode to West
virginians, "NIontani SemDer 1iberi."
which was written for the occasion.
Others who made addresses were Ray
mond d. Dckey. Colonel Charles NJ.
Shinn, c. b. Smith and Conrad NJ.
Syne. corporation counsel
During the evening message OF
greeting was read from the Wheeling
board of trade which was received
with great applause.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Congressman Moss presented in the
House last week the, petitions OF 104
and more citizens of Parkersburg and
Vienna, members OF the Wesley SEN
Tor Epworth League, asking for IA
vorable action on national prohibi-
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Two fourth class postmasters were
given their government commissions
this week as follows: Austin Doak.
OF Sancho; Fred G. May, for the new
lace at Summerco, Lincoln county.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

A marriage license has been issued
here to Oiln b. Collins. Of Marlirton.
W. Va. and Susie b. N, Collins, OF
Frankford, W. Va. DR.. J. Shcra Mont
gomery was the officiating clergyman.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Plans for treating the prevention
of foods as a national problem, witf
the whole question Of water control
under federal board, are under CON
s!deration by an inter departmental
flood committee headed by President
Wilson, to study the situation. The
committee. which comprises members
of the cabinet and army officers. met
and went over draft OF the
proposed measurce. che scheme most
favored, 1t Is understood. would have
the river commission and other agen-
cies continue their work, but with
government board appointed by the
president to supervise the general
scheme OF control.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

case Immediately volunteered giving
more than pint Of blood. Mrs. Leon
ard was too seriously injured to rally
from the poison and did not recover
consciousness.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Delegates TO the annual convention
of the National Association OF Build
ers, at which every state is represent
ed. which has been in session at Bal
timore last week. toured Washington
Friday. Many delegates were ac-
cOmpanied by their wives, making a
party of approximately zoo persons
President Wilson received the visitors
at the White House in the morning
While here the members Of the asso-
citation voiced their protest against
the erection Of the central power
plant on the hall. which has reused
so much opposition among all classes
in Washington. 1t is claimed thf.
the immense smoke stacks necessary
for the plant will entirely ruin the
beauties of one of the capitals show
spots. Official action against the
proposed location and on any loca-
ton that is moi approved by the Fine
Arts Commission. Each delegation
was requested to despatch Immediate
" kilograms to the Senator's and
Congressmen from their Respective
states conveying the protest.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28
Let Resinol Make
Your Sick Skin Well

That itching, burning skin can al
most certainly be healed! The first use
of resinol ointment seldom fails to give
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Mrs. Walter Higgins, OF Parkers-
burg and Marietta. who is guest OF
relatives in Washington. was the hon
or guest at beautifully appointed
tea given last week by her sister-in-
law, Miss Laura Higgens, 1t was a
George Washington tea, the halls
dining room and drawing room being
deliberately decorated for the occasion
with flags. red candles. red roses and
carnations.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Bell Sweeney
we're hosts last Friday at one of the
most interesting luncheons OF the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

quickly and at little cost. Physicians
have prescribed resinol ointment regu-
larly for over twenty years, so you need
not hesitate to use it freely. Sold by
all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-28

instant relief. With
the help Of resinol
soap, this soothing,
healing ointment usu-
ally clears away all
trace Of eczema, ring
worm, rash or similar
tormcnting, sleep-pre-
venting skin.tliseases
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES

The annual commencement exercises
of the Volga high school were held at
the local opera house on Friday even
ing of last week-the house being filled
to capacity by the relatives and friends
of the class. The house was prettily
decorated with the colors of the senior
~class-purple and white, and there
were flowers and beautiful ferns, in
great profusion. which had been ar
ranged and put in place by the juniors.
The motto of the class-"No Victory
Without Labor" was placed across the
front of the stage on n of the drop
curtains and presented a very attrac-
tive appearance. The graduating class
this year was the largest ever gradual
ed from the school since the twelve
grade course was established and num-
bered seventeen-ten girls and seven
boys.-Volga Tribune.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Old residents in the Lake Albert and
Lake Poinsett section say there has
not been a spring for twenty years
when ducks and geese were in such
great numbers in that vicinity as this
spring. They describe it by saying
there were simply millions. The rea-
son given for the increase in wild
game is on account of the law prohibit
ing spring shooting. Hunters are look
ing forward to a good season of sport
after September g.. Lake Albert prom
Uses to be good as there is more water
in it than for years.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
HENDRICKS

From the Pioneer:
Rev. j. p. Oien returned Wednesday
evening Of last week from Minneapolis
where he attended the annual confer
ence of the Synod church, The large
attendance and the thrilling interest
that enveloped the body, says Rev.
Oien, will cause the meeting to be a
memorable one. He states that the dis
cussion of consolidation brought forth
oratorical fireworks galore and that the
learned and eloquent speakers for and
against this great move certainly made
impressions on the minds of those who
were fortunate enough to be present
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The following article clipped from
the Lyon County Reporter published
at Marshall, Mimi, records the death
of G.. w. Sickler, a n time resident
of this community. Mr.. Sickler home
steaded on the quarter now farmed by
Fred Feldman, northwest of White,
and for five years boarded with the
Chas. Wohlheter family. while a resi-
dent in town. His son Frank is vice
president of the First National Bank
at Marshall: Geo. W. Sickler, who
cince 1896 has been a resident of this
city, passed quietly away at the Mills
hospital Monday, death being the re-
suit of a general physical breakdown
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The teachers of the White school
have left for their respective homes
within the past two weeks. Miss Doug
las of the grammar room, left for her
home at Madelia, Mimi, Wednesday Of
last week. Miss Ada Bush the assist
ant principal, returned to her home in
Duluth, Mimi, the fore part of this
week. Mrs. Rascke, of the 3rd and 4th
grades left for Arlington. S. D., last
week. Miss Thompson of the 5th and
9th grades to Fleetwood, Wis. Miss
Gross Of the LIST and 2nd grades to her
home in Wisconsin. Prof. Stuvland,
the principal left for his home at
Mortified, Mimi, Monday. He will at
tend summer school at Minneapolis.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Thompson our popular teacher Of the
5th and 9Th grades of the White high
school, was united in marriage some
time last week to Mr.. Simon Peters, AT
the home of her parents in Fleetwood,
Wis. The Leader joins with their many
friends in wishing them much JOY and
happiness.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

VIM. Brooksmith and family attend
ed the golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. McCaskill at De
Smet last Friday. There We're over
two hundred relatives, friends and
neighbors present and it was a big
event. There were quite a number Of
relatives present from Illinois and
Wisconsin.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The commencement exercises Ian
smoothly at the Grand last evening
and were witnessed by a large au-
dience. The stage end was uniquely
decorated and pleased the eye. Miss
Eugene Koehn, salutatorian, and Miss
Clara Heck, valedictorian, did fine
work. The vocal selections by Misses
Reva Meyer, Eugene Koehn and
Helen O'Connor were exceptionally
good and well rendered. DR.. H. NJ.
Gage, president of Huron College, took
the audience by storm in his address,
which was spicy, witty and precise
one of the best in this line ever given
our people. The High School Glee
Club acquitted itself in a most pleas
ing manner The graduates made a
fine appearance, and all the good
things said to them and about them
were we'll placed and rightly deserved.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The grades of the public school were
dismissed last week for the summer
vacation and Friday the pupils enjoyed
an outing at the lake. The high school
has been in session this week, conclud-
ing the final tests. The school year
has been a successful one and the en-
tire faculty has accepted reelection.
The staff consists of Prof. Theo. Hin
deraker, Misses Sadie Hartman, Anna
Erickson, Ella Jensen and Bessie Kahn
and O. NJ. Rustad. Miss Dorthea Dali
lenmayer, of Minneapolis, has been
elected as an additional high school
teacher for the coming year.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
PAGE SEVEE

that time will erase. The con.
vention voted in favor of consolidation
and although the minority fought hard
it is believed that there is no animosity
resultant and there will be union and
harmony.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

A new school building is to be erect
ed at the center of Laketon township
twelve miles northeast of this city. 1t
is known as the Center school house
and is located on the Hans Peterson
farm.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The Civic League realized s1O3.75
from the dinner and lunch on Memorial
Day. This money goes to the Gene
terry fund only and will help greatly in
making the necessary improvements.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

f. T. Alguire who was taken to the
McKennon hospital at Sioux Falls last
week is reported as not getting along
as well as it was hoped for.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The teachers of the Bushnell school
are to be congratulated on the splen-
did showing they have made the past
year and the patrons are likewise for
tunate in having such an efficient corps
of teachers. The year just closed has
been the most successful Bushnell
has ever had and the closing days en-
phasized this fact. Credit is due all
those who helped with the entertain
ment and especially Miss Meyer, who
presided at the piano and did much to
make the entertainment a success.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
ARLINGTON

From the sun:
Mrs. Chas. Beck, of Winifred, form
erly of Arlington, was taken to the
Rochester hospital this week for an
operation.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Miss Minnie Erickson entertained
the little folks of her class with a pic.
mic last Friday. at her home. The day
was very pleasant and a fine time was
reported.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Jens Paulson is building a fine new
full two story house on his farm 1872
miles northeast of Arlington. The
building is now ready to shingle.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Miss Brey left Friday evening for
her home in Raymond, Nebraska. She
has made many friends during her year
in Bruce. identified herself with the
best intellectual efforts of the town,
and proved a capable, conscientious
teacher. There has been much regret
expressed that she will not return next
year.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

due to old age, he being eighty-nine
years of age"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
BRUCE
From the Herald

From the Herald:
Prof. Shaw, who taught our school
about ter years ago, was a Bruce visit
or last week. He resides at Huron
now.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
WHITE
From the Leader:

From the Leader:
A twelve pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Hartley, Saturday, May
9th.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
BUSHNE ELL

From the Enterprise:
The children and patrons of the
Bushnell school enjoyed their annual
picnic on last Friday in the Chas.
Davis grove. A good time and a good
feed is reported by all.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The church has been raised so as to
put a basement under it which will be
used by the boy scouts for their exer
cises and meetings.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

graves of our noble dead were appro-
priately decorated with flags and
flowers.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The following from Bushnell and vi
cinity who attended the Memorial SER
vices in Brookings were: Mrs. H. A.
Melcher and daughter Miss Cassie;
Mrs. w. A. Bushnell and children, John
Poppingo and family, George Bursting
and family, r. f. Solen and family,
Mrs. j. FELTON, and the Misses Edna and
Olga Olson.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08
O THE COUNTY
ELkTON

From the Record:
Misses Ruthella Clegg and Maize
Stearns leave for their respective
homes at Watertown and Old Medary,
this evening. Two very excellent
young m and good teachers. Our
school board has retained them for
another year. Correct.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Word comes from Fl. Pierre, S. D.,
that a nice little boy came to the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vey Valentine, recent
ly, and all are doing nicely. We con-
graduate Ruth and Vey most heartily.
We hope to see the kid and his par
ents before snow flies.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Decoration Day services passed off
in fine shape, and a large crowd was
in attendance at the program and
highly entertained. Rev. Richter gave
a splendid, though brief address. Mrs.
Berke c~aptivated the audience with
her reading of Lincoln's address at
Gettysburg. The H. S. Glee Club did
good execution, our band boys made a
ladies who worked SO hard to make
this memorial day a success deserve
big hit with their selections. The
great praise and appreciation. The uec-
orations and floral display were salts
factory to the great majority. The
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

F. NJ. Enright arrived home from
Sioux Falls. Wednesday, returning
again Saturday. He reports his wife
as improving rapidly, but she will not
be able to return home for several
weeks.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

Word comes from the H. S. Shoe,
maker family who recently moved tC
Minneapolis, that they are o nicely
settled and enjoying the best Of health
in their new home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

We stated last week that Vansickle
had captured half a dozen young foSes
and last week he and Jim Dunn trap
ped two old wolves and secured two
young ones. The old wolves they had
to shoot. If they keep on capturing
this kind of game they will have quite
a collection of wild animals which
makes quite a show for the people in
town.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-08

The first graduation exercises of the
Bruce high school took place at Wal
ters hall last Friday evening. There
was but one graduate, Miss Dorothy
Snyder. The eighth grade Of Bruce
school and the neighboring school dis
tricts also received their diplomas. The
speaker of the evening was Rev. Mast
of Brookings, who made a fine address,
interesting and amusing, and filled
with good suggestions. He emphasized
the fact that the diploma is but the
first step. Education is a matter of a
lifetime. He cautioned the graduates
not to consider the diploma an object
in itself, but to remember it Is that for
which the diploma stands, the educa-
ton of which school days are but the
first step. He reminded them that
many well educated individuals held
none of the coveted parchments, and
and that they would be judged in the
future not by the diplomas they held
but by the use they made of their edu-
cation. DR.. Mast spoke of the higher
ideals of school life, of moral worth
as well as Of intellectual worth, and
value of making the best of ones abil-
ity and opportunity and place in life,
saying Make your calling the biggest
thing you are capable of making it."