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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

tendent of Schools of %Brookings Coun-
ty, subject to the will Of the voters at
the Republican primary election to be
held on the 2Sth day Of May, 1918.
l nave been continuously engaged in
the educational work of Bookings
County for a number of years, during
which time l served as teacher in rural
and grade schools until my election
tt the office of County Superintendent
in 1910, in which capacity l served
during the four years following. Since
that time / have been connected with
the State College as an instructor in
the Summer School and in the School
of Agriculture in which position l am
serving at the present time.
My experience in the office and my
familiarity with the needs and condi-
tons prevailing in the schools OF
Bookings County will, l believe, be of
inestimable aid to me in rendering
efficient service should / be elected to
this office.
Furthermore, ! will, as in my former
administration, devote my entire time
to the work of the office.
shall very much appreciate your
support in the coming campaign.
Respectfully.
Gertrude Stedman Mcknight.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR RIFF

| hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of Sheriff Of Brook
ings County. subject to the will Of the
Republican voters at the Primaries tC
be held on May 28th, 1918. / have
been a resident of this county and ac
lively engaged in farming for a period
of twenty-five years. In that period
have made a number OF friends and &C.
quaintances who have urged me tc
seek this Office. The support of all
will be sincerely appreciated.
John p. Nolan.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

l announce myself as a candidate for
the Office Of Register of Deeds sub
ject to the viii Of the voters at the
Democratic primaries or May IS, 1918.
My folks settled in B~rookings county
in the spring of 1873 and | have lived
on the home farm nearly all my life.
Am a commercial graduate and if elect.
Cd will conduct the office in 4 business.
like ann
Yours respectfully,
G. W. Bohlke.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

nell township until l moved to Brook.
ings in 1916. / am now assistant
chief Of police of Brookings and am on
duty all night every night, so that |
will not have the time to make as act
i've a anvas as / would desire. l take
this means to notify the electors of
candidacy and respectfully solicit
your support at the primary election.
Respectfully,
James J. Connolly.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

such duties in an able manner, as ]
hold a Life Diploma. and | have had
seven years teaching experience, four
of which have been in Brookings
County.
If nominated and elected | shall al
way endeavor to do my full duty
faithfully, and to the best of my abil-
ity.
Your support at the May primaries
is earnestly solicited and will be
greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Mable Knutson Trooien.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR SHERIFF

! hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the office Of Sheriff Of
Brookings County, subject to the nom
nation by the electors OF the Republi-
al Party at the primary election TO
be held on May 28th, 1918. was
born and brought up in BrookiLgs
County and have been a farmer in Par
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

College. During the greater part q
my life ! have been actively engaged
in educational work, consisting prin-
cipally Of High School and Rural
School teaching, vs..
As the duties deyolving upon the
County Superintendent are chiefly
those pertaining 10 supervision. the
organization, and the better-nent Of
the rural, grade and High School con
ditions. ! feel competent 10 perform
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS

To the voters OF Brookings County
wish to hereby myself
as a candidate for the office Of Coun,
ty Superintendent of Schools OF
Bookings County IN the Republican
ticket, subject to the will Of the vot-
ers at the Primaries to be held May
28th, 1918.
| was born in Brookings County.
and am a graduate OF the Bookings
High School and also of the State
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s. s..
FOR CLERK OF COURTS

am a candidate for Clerk Of Courts
for Brookings county, subject to the
will of the Republican voters at the
May primaries. Your support is re-
specially solicited and will be greatly
appreciated.
Herman S. Johnson.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
CANDIDATE FOR STATES ATTOR
NEY

hereby that l am a candi.
date for the Republican nomination
for the Office of States Attorney OF
Brookings County, subject to the will
Of the voters. at the May %, 1913,
Primary Election.
Your support is respectfully solicited
and will be appreciated.
G.. o. Trygstad.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

herewith announce myself as a re-
publican candidate for the nomination
of States Attorney Of Bookings Coun'
ty, subject to the decision of the Re
publican voters at the May 28th. 1918
primaries. Your support is respect
fully solicited. E. A. Berke,
Elkton, S. D.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

hereby announce myself as a can.
didate for the Republican nomination
for the office of Register Of Deeds at
the primary election on May 28th,
1918.
came to the county twenty-five
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

FOR SHERIFF

am a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff Of Brookings County, subject 70
the will of the voters at the Republican
primaries on May 2Sth, 1918.
have lived in the county for four
teen years, thirteen Of them on my
farm in Preston township. A year
ago l moved to Brookings city. II
elected to the Office of sheriff | prom
Use to give all my energy and ability
to a careful and honest administration
of its duties. | solicit the support Of
all citizens of the party for the nomin-
alton and ask your cooperation at the
primary election. Respectfully.
l.. H. Billick.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
/ hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for the office Of County Superin-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16
Report of Condition of
FARMERS NATIONAL RANK
RESOURCE

at Brookings, in the state Of South Dakota.
a. the close Of business on May 10th
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-05-16

Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day OF May, 1918.
(SeaD Albert Matson,
Notary Public.
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Total, ......., $3.50. o32. "a
State of South Dakota,
County OF Bookings, IS.
/. II. F. Haroldson, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
II. F. Haroldson.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
GOVERNOR PROCLA|MS
PRESENT WEEK AS
FOR THRIFT SAVINGS

Gov. E. L. Philip has proclaimed
this week as thrift week. His procla-
nation follows:
In times of peace, thrift and econ
Omy are prime virtues. In times of war
they are necessity. A great thrift
campaign has been started by the ma
tiOnal government, the purpose of
which is to interest every man, wo-
man and child in the country in say
ing, so that they may loan to the gov
eminent in this critical hour.
Our country is calling. No individual
is so rich or SO poor that he should
not join this movement.
l want to especial yurge that dur
ing this week, every man, woman and
child, so far as possible, purchase
from a postoffice, bank or other
agency, not less than one SIS United
States war savings stamp, which will
cost $4.12 and urge at the same time
that those who can, purchase more.
In this manner, if all will do their
part, our accumulated savings can be
a tremendous factor in financing this
war and helping us win a victory.
| want to urge upon the school boys
and girls the advantage Of the oppor-
tunity that is offered, for these thrift
stamps can be purchased in denomina-
lions OF 25 cents, and if each boy and
girl in the nation will buy one, it will
help to put our soldiers lover the
top" and bring peace to this war
stricken world.
| wish to especially interest our
teachers in this thrift movement, and
ask them to daily remind the children
in their schools to heed the call of the
government.
The lesson that will be taught will be
helpful not only today, but in the
years to come, and I particularly want
to commend the hundreds of workers
throughout the state of Wisconsin,
who will engage in this campaign, and
hope that the people of Wisconsin
will extend to them their hearty CO.
operation.
By virtue of the authority in rne
vested, and in the interest Of the great
national war savings campaign, order
ed by the national government, I here
by designate the week commencing
February 3, 1918, as "War Savings
Week" in Wisconsin.
E. l.. Philip, Governor.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04

Kessler; hearing final account, etc.
Estates of William Yanke, Sr. and
Henrietta Uttech; hearing proof of
will.
February 5, Juneau.
Estates of Christina Thomas and
Dorothea Neuman; hearing on claims
Estate of Joseph Wrzesinske; hear
ing proof for administration.
Estate of John Alsum; hearing proof
of will.
Estate of John w. Pluck; hearing
on claims
February s, juneau.
Estate of Estella L. Huff; hearing
contested proof of will.
February II, Juneau.
Estate of Margaret Wade; hearing
proof of will.
Estate of Fannie l.. Folsom; hear
ing tax matters.
- = February 10, Juneau.
Estate of Bertha Ziemer; hearing
on claims.
Estates Of Milton H. Morris and
Henry Grammar; hearing on final &C
count
Estates of George Cross and Anna
Lillis; hearing proof of will.
Estate of Ellen B. Amadon; hearing
on petition for administration.
Estate of Caroline Frankenstein
hearing tax matters.
February %, MayVille.
Estate of John Yoeckel; hearing on
claims.
Estate of Charles Barwig; hearing
to amend record.
Estate of William Wetze1; hearing
proof of will.
February 26, Beaver Dam.
Estate of George Dinkel, ST.; hear
ing on claims.
Estates of Henry Muhle and Will
helmine Fisher; hearing on final &C
count.
Estate of Caroline II. Harmer, in
competent; hearing petition for guar
dianship.
Estate of John Brady; hearing final
account and tax.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
GAS RATES ARE ADVANCED
20 CENTS PER THOUSAND

The Wisconsin Railroad Commits
sion, which heard the petition of the
Wisconsin Gas and Electric Co. of
Watertown for an advance in rates
owing to the high cost of coal, has
handed down a decision in the matter
and makes the following order:
1t Is Therefore Ordered, That the
Wisconsin Gas and Electric Company
be and the same is hereby authorized
to increase its gas rates for gas sold
from it's Watertown plant 20 cents per
thousand cubic feet, subject to the con-
ditions hereinafter imposed.
1t Is Further Ordered That
l. Increases as herein authorized
shall be applicable to gas sold as
measured by meter readings taken on
or after February l. 1918, to and in
Guiding July 81, 1918, provided that
meter reading be done as nearly as
practicable in the same order each
month so that all customers shall be
billed at the increased rate for six
months Of service and that no custom
er shall be billed for more than six
months of service at such rate.
2 On August 1, 1918, the rates in
effect January 1, 1918, shall be in all
respects restored unless emergency
relief is continued by further order of
this Commission.
Dated at Madison, Wisconsin, this
I'd day of February, 1918
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
PLAN A SKI TOURNEY
HERE ON NEXT SUNDAY

A ski tournament is being planned
on the Watertown slide for next Sun
day provided enough encouragement
can be secured. 1t is planned to have
the big professionals here on that date
A. Wegemann, holder of the 81 foot
record on the Watertown slide, went
cover the top" of the Nagawicka jump
on Saturday. 1t ate all the nerve he
had to see the experts making practise
jumps, but at a o'clock his nerve was
we'll digested and he took the slide"
The second time he went down he
made 100 foot jump. The Nagawicka
tower is about three times as high as
the Watertown slide. Wegemann en-
tered the tourney on Sunday, but
Pres. Houn would not let him jump
and Lars Haugen, national champion
for the last three years, advised him
not to go down, as the wind was so
badye and it was dangerous. 1t blinded
the skiers on the way down, and it
took Larson off his feet twice before
he reached the dead line" and dis
qualified him.
Hans Hansen, amateur champion
last year, and Haugen, asked Wege-
mann about the Watertown slide, and
about the chances for holding an ex-
hibition and joint tournament next
Sunday on the Watertown slide with
the Watertown boys. Hansen said:
All we ask is to have our fare and ex-
penses paid By coming down a few
days ahead, we can fulfill our object,
which is to get you boys more inter-
ested and with a few pointers, make
you better skiers. We do not want
any premiums or ask any guarantee
for coming down. We want you fell
lows to pay all your expenses, and if
there is some money left from the gate
receipts, we would have you promise
to divide with u.s.
Hansen said he would get all the
skiers who hold championship honors.
This would include Ragnar Omtvedt,
Olson, Anders Haugen, winner of the
Sunday tournament, Barney Riley,
funny fellow, and other professional
champions that Hansen named. He
said he would also bring a few anna
teur champs" This includes Hend-
rickson, a 1913 champion and winner
at Gary, and yesterdays honors. They
are the finest bunch of clean cut,
plain fellows anyone would want to
meet
If backed by the merchants and
people this would be boost for Wa
tertown and would be of great bene-
fit to the boys. The club is planning
to build the slide higher for the event
Lars Haugen made the biggest
jump in the distance event Sunday, do
ing 1873 feet. Anders Haugen was the
ond place. Hendrickson took first place
in the amateurs
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
CIRCUIT court
CONVENED TODAY
AT JEFFERSON

The February term of the circuit
today at Jefferson, Judge George
Grimm presiding. Owing to the fact
that the time of the members of the
bar has been largely occupied in as
sisting the registrantS so as to mater
tally Interfere with their preparation
for trial, it was deemed best to ad-
journ the term for one week after APP
plications for citizenship, motions, and
default cases have been disposed Of
There are but two criminal cases on
the calendar, ten issues of fact for
the jury, two issues of fact for the
court and one issue of law for the
court, as follows:
Criminal Calendar.
The State Of Wisconsin VS.. Marion
S. Newton; abandonment
The State of Wisconsin VS.. James
Van Eta; appeal from justice court.
Issues of Fact for Jury.
A. c. Kruger and Arthur Kruger,
doing business under the firm name of
A. C. Kruger & Son, VS.. Emile
Witte.
Edward Hager VS.. George Slocum.
w. L. Stiehm and Theo. Jax VS..
George Weber.
Otto Schlotthauer VS.. TIL. Luedtke
and Louis Mueller
Nichols & Sheppard Co. VS. Charles
Kuehn
Town of Milford VS. Rudolph Rog-
litz.
Nell Rinehart VS.. City of Watertown.
Emil A Karnopp VS.. E. G. Buroff
and Anna F. Buroff; appeal from JUS
tice court.
P. c. Henningson and c. S. Green
wood VS.. Matte E. Bean; default
w. L. Taylor VS.. Roy Tamblingson
and William A. TambIjngson; default
Issues of Fact for the Court.
Frank M. Johnson VS. c. ~ Soil.
Ruby Rich VS.. George Rich; de-
fault.
Issues of Law for the Court.
Charles Fritsch ct ais VS. E. Phillip
Mueller, country treasurer ct ais.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
REGISTRY OF ALIENS
BEGAN HERE TODAY

The registry of German aliens, men
who have not secured their second
naturalization papers, was begun to-
day in the city hall, second floor, for
residents of Watertown, and in the
postoffce for residents of the rural
mail routes. Chief of Police Charles
Pieritz is assisted in the work by Dr.
F. c. Werner, City Sealer Edward
GnatZig, Ferd. Schmutzler and Arnold
G. Kraeft.
large number of registrants were
on hand at the city hall this morning
to make the registry required by
Uncle Sam.
Postmaster J. w. Moore will have
charge of registering the men who re-
side on the nine rural mail routes out
of Watertown who have not their sec
ond papers. Under the rule the work
must be finished by Saturday, Febru-
airy 8.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
EXPLAINS SAVING STAMPS
AT LIBRARY SATURDAY

The War Savings Stamps campaign
which actively started today under the
direction of the Women's County Coun-
Gil of Defense was explained at the
Public library Saturday evening by
Postmaster j. W. Moore Mr.. Basil
Trueblood presided at the meeting.
The meeting was well attended
In speaking of the present campaign
Postmaster Moore stated that since the
Liberty loans are on he has been asked
to speak at meetings of a patriotic
nature but has never spoken at a more
enthusiastic meeting of women He
thoroughly explained the thrift, war
stamp and certificates stating the ne
cessity of every Individual purchas-
ing this. He stated that Watertown's
share was $180,000 and that the gov
eminent expected each Individual to
subscribe for $40 worth of stamps. So
far Watertown has purchased $4,000
worth of stamps and certificates. He
spoke on the safeness of the invest
ment, as being a third liberty bond
on smaller scale, backed by all that
can back a government 1t is the best
investment that one can make in the
world, for without stability in govern
ment you have no stability in business
Mrs. B. Trueblood stated this after
noon that so far very few reports had
been handed in but all were working
in the various churches, lodges and
stores. 1t is to be strictly a woman's
campaign, only women being solicited
and soliciting. Mrs. Eberle and Mrs
Roach will canvas the factories Tues
day in the hopes of interesting the
women workers in the campaign.
Miss Abbie Norton of route has
been appointed chairman Of the rural
district. Any information regarding
the purchase of war savings stamps
or certificates by parties residing on
rural routes may be obtained of her
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
GOV. {. |. Philip
SPEAKS HERE TONIGHT
At THE TURNER

Governor e. L. Philip will deliver
an address tonight at the patriotic
rally to be held in Turner Opera
house. The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the Jefferson County
Council Of Defense, of which w. d.
James of Fort Atkinson is chairman.
The latter gentleman will preside at
the meeting.
1t is requested that the Watertown
branch of the Council be fully repre-
scented at the meeting.
The Glee club of the High school
under the direction of Miss Mary Lad
wig will sing several numbers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
PRESIDENT THANKS SECRE-
TARY OF WISCONSIN FAIRS

Secretary Charles w. Harte of the
Association of Wisconsin Fairs which
in session recently in Milwaukee sent
a telegram to President Wilson ex-
pressing their willing cooperation and
help in any way possible has received
the following reply from ]. P Tumul-
ty, secretary to the president:
Washington, D. c., Jan. 81, 1918.
My dear Mr.. Harte:
The president has received your let
ter of January 26 and has asked me
to assure you and all concerned that
he genuinely appreciates your coop
Grafton and support. He is very much
gratif1ed by your generous assurance
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
MEETINGS

Tonight.
Painters Union.
Lincoln Lodge No. 20, K. P.
Branch No. IS, G.. K of w.
ST. Sebastians Society.
Trinity Church Choir.
Tuesday.
City Council.
Watertown Chapter No "A, o. E. S.
LiederkranZ
Independent Band
Cigarmakers Union
Mixed Choir st. Marks Church.
st. Henry's Mutual Benefit Society
Chapter l Socialist Party.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
LUTHERAN SCHOOL HEAD
IN TWO RIVERS RESIGNS

After thirty-three years at the head
of st. Johns Lutheran school Prof
Bernard j. Wetzel, brother of Louis J..
Wetzel of this city, rendered his resig-
nation. Prof. Wetzel went there from
Watertown, his home city, Immediate
watosa Lutheran seminary and the
Capitol university, Columbus, o. He
is a musician of prominence, being a
graduate also of the Conservatory of
Music of Cincinnati, Ohio. With his
son, he will engage in the mercantile
business in Milwaukee. AS organist of
ST. Johns church he was called upon
on many special occasions to render
his services as organist.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-02-04
THE DEATH ROLL |

Mrs. Louis Scholl died in the family
home, 204 Jones street, Saturday
morning at 1000 o'clock following an
She was born in the province of Bah
lerzell Ellmonger, Wurtemberg, Ger
many, April %, 1867. Her maiden name
was Walburger Trieb and she was
married to Louis Scholl in 1890, COM
ing to this country and Jericho, Yer
mont the same year. They resided in
that city until 1904 when they came
here to reside. She is survived by her
husband and five children, two sisters
and one brother. The children are
Mrs. Kurt Bader, New York city,
George Scholl, Waukesha, Henry,
Hans and Elizabeth, at home. The
brothers and sisters are Mrs. John
Schillhammer, Kort Trieb and Baltis
Trieb, all of Jericho, Vermont. Funer-
al services will be held Tuesday at
1:3O o'clock from the home in Jones
street and at 2 o'clock in ST. Marks
Lutheran church Interment will be
made in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Regina Kabet died Sunday
morning at 1920 a. M at St. Mary's
hospital following an operation for
bowel trouble last week. She was born
in Wittenberg, Germany December r.,
1S47 and came to this country and
Wisconsin with her parents when
four years Of age. Her maiden name
was Regina Kearcher and she was
married to the late Leopold Kabet in
1858. She has resided in the family
homestead for 81 years. She is sur
vived by five children, Mrs. l. l..
Thompson, Delavan, Miss Laura Ka-
bet, at home, Miss Amanda Kabet,
Milwaukee, Byron Kabet, Menominee,
and Miss Henriette Kabet, Prentice.
Funeral services will be held Tues
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock in the
home, 203 Seventh street. The Rev. H.
A. Link will Officiate. Interment will
be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Barbara Ulsberger, widow of
Frank Ulsberger, passed away at the
residence OF her son Charles, 1909
Vine street, Sunday afternoon at 3:15
O'Clock, following an illness of three
weeks duration. Her maiden name was
Barbara Boechel. She was born in Ger
many April 20, 1871 and came to this
country with her husband in 1858. She
resided for a time at HortonviIle and
came here with her son nino voorc
ago. She is survived by two children,
Charles Of this city, and Mrs. Albert
Kuckhahn of Ashland. The body will
be shipped to Hortonville for burial
Wednesday,
Word has been received here from
Waukesha Of the death of Mr.. Bert
Sterwald in that city Saturday follow
ing an operation. The deceased was
26 years old and son-in-law of John
Roth Of this city. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday He was well and ia
vOrably known here
The death of Mr.. Arthur Zastrow oc-
Cured this afternoon in the family
home in the town Of Emmett, four miles
north of WATERFOWL, following an ill
ness caused by appendicitis He was
20 years old and son of Mr.. Ernst
ZastrOw