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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
DEATH OF MRS. WILLIS

Sara Jane Evans was born July 4,
1888 at Portdinorwic North Wales.
England and departed this life at her
home in Brookings, October II, 1918.
Mrs. Willis came with her parents to
America when she was three months
Of age. The family lived at Daniels
Vile, Pa, for four years. after which
they moved to Bethlehem, Pa, where
they have since lived.
Mrs. Willis united with the Presby-
terrain church of Bethlehem at the age
of 10 years. She was a teacher in the
Sabbath school from her girlhood until
1914. when she was obliged to give up
her work there on account Of her fail
ing health. She also sang in the choir
for many years and worked %unceasins.
ly in the Christian Endeavor society.
She was a graduate of the South
Bethlehem high school of 1902 and the
same year became a teacher in the
schools from which she graduated,
where she taught for eight years. June
20. 1910, she was united in marriage
to Albert ]. Willis, who was at that
time instructor In civil engineering In
Cooper Union. New York City.
Prof. and Mrs. Willis came to Brook.
ings in September. 1913, where they
have since made their home. Since
coming to Brookings Mrs. Willis has
been obliged to live very quietly on &C.
count Of heart trouble which frequent
ly caused her family and friends to
despair Of her life. She has during
these years won for herself a circle
of friends who have discovered the
rich treasures Of her character. She
was q woman with an alert mind and
q spirit keenly responsive to every
thing that was good. She had an abid-
ing faith In Jesus Christ and His cause.
Her manner was gentle and winsome
and her words seemed always to have
the accent Of unfailing love.
For seven years Mrs. Willis has been
In failing health. but during those
gears she went shout her duties pa
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
STATE COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
In the Matter of Grain Testing and
Grading

Whereas, 1t has been made to appear
to the South Dakota Council of De-
Tense that at different points in this
state local grain buyers at elevators
are establishing grain grades without
first removing the dockage or cleaning
the grain, and it satisfactorily appear
ing to said board that this is a viola
ton of law and OF the administrative
rules of the United States Food Admin
istration as well as of the Food Admin,
istration Grain Corporation, and this
board being advised in the premises
and sufficient cause for this order ap-
pearing:
1t is ordered, that all grain buyers in
this state shall Immediately desist
from the practice Of grading gram
and establishing the test weight
thereof, with the dockage included;
and
1t Is further ordered, that in determ-
lining the test weight of grain and the
grade thereof, the same shall first be
cleaned with selves in the manner
provided by the administrative rul-
ings of the Department of Agriculture
and Of the Food Administration Grain
Corporation.
Dated at Huron, S. D., on this 9th
day Of October, 1918.
BY order of the board,
C. II. Anderson,
Attest Vice-Chairman
Geo. w. Wright, Sec.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

big snow" 1t was o winter marked by
heavy snowfall everywhere in the
middle west. The snow piled up that
winter was measured in feet, not in
inches. The old timers may tell stories
about the depth Of the accumulated
snow that seem incredible, but the
chances are that they relate nothing
but the truth. Some of the snow that
fell on October Is was still on the
ground in the following May"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

County Commissioner c. A. Gullick
has been appoined by the county com.
missioners as a committee OF one to
look after the AFFAIRS Of the county
treasurer's once until an appointment
can be made legally. 1t is expected
that they will appoint Mr.. Welch. the
ouly nominee for the position to be
voted on at the coming election. In
taking charge Of the county treas.
urers once Mr.. Gullick desired Her.
man johnson the deputy. to remain
on the Job all the time and attend to
the business Of the ONCE. This will
keep Nj. johnson from campaigning
tho county in the interests OF his can.
dfdacy Tor clerk Of courts. he believes
that the voters viii realize that he ia
giving his best s~ervtces to the tar
payers and they win not permit him
to loso By the action. This 10 = very
busy zine III the trsasurer's once and
q sxporienced man would Be hard to
I~4--Tr |-Et~E| ~E4&
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
READERS OF THE REGISTER

Owing to the recent ruling of the Federal Trade
Commission in again raising the price of print
paper, we may have to raise the price of the
Register to $3.50 per year by the first of Janu-
airy next in order to make it pay expenses. Be-
fore the war broke out and since, we have been
exceedingly fortunate in our purchases, but
now, on account of the shortage and the rules
laid down by the War Industries Board, we are
limited to a certain allotment with the certainty
of being obliged to pay the highest market price
per pound that has prevailed in the thirty-five
years we have been in the publishing business.
We are therefore advising those who read the
Register and enjoy its weekly visits and who
have failed to attend to their renewals to do so
at once before the price goes any higher.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

II You Want to Buy, Sell, Rent, Lo-
cate or Get information, Write or Call
at the Office Of the Bookings Regis
ter.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

The physicians Of Brookings county
and South Dakota have certainly
been on the firing line for the past two
weeks and deserve great praise for
their loyalty and devotion. Many have
gone over the top and paid the su-
preme sacrifice. More cannot be said
Of the boys lover there" It is q fight
to the finish on both sides of the water
and the Register pays due homage to
all who sacrifice.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

S~ave-whea, sugar, fats.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
A BROOKINGS WOM-
ANS EXPERIENCE

Can you doubt the evidence OF this
Brookings woman?
You can verify Brookings endorse
ment.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24

Price COO, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney r~emedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-thte same that
Mrs. Schlarb had. Foster Nilburn Co..
Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
Read this:

Mrs. Phil. Schlarb, 1101 Sixth St.,
says: my kidneys were weak and |
had soreness and dull aching in the
small of my back and l felt tired and
drowsy. My kidneys acted irregular.
ly, too, 81 when Doan's Kidney Pills
were recommended / tried them.
Doan's soon put my kidneys in good
order and my health improved in
every way"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-10-24
THAT HISTORIC BLIZZARD

q. s..
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
The ODD FELLOWS
have flag RAISING

Next Tuesday, January Is. the Odd
raising ceremonies in front of their
building on Main street Main street
from Fourth to Fifth will be closed
TO traffic from 2:30 O'Clock until the
close of the ceremonies. A platform
built out OF an upper front window
will be occupied by a little girl appro-
priately fitted for the occasion. School
children. each carrying a flag will
march from the school buildings.
Parker's orchestra will be in at
tendance. Past Grand Master Walter
II. Fleming of Montrose. will deliver
an address. AS the flag is raised the
orchestra will render Star Spangled
Banner" after which there will be an
address by Rev. Geo. +. Klein. At
the close America" viii be given.
At the close of the ceremonies at
the Odd Fellows building all will
march to city hall where practically
the same program will be carried out.
except that new speakers will deliver
addresses. All neighboring lodges and
visiting members OF the order are In
vited. II will be big day and bust
ness houses will be closed and mer-
chants will be asked to decorate them.
The local lodge l. o. o. F. was or
ganized January Is. 1897. with SO
members. Their fine building was
erected in 1903 ut n cost OF s17,50O.
II is now valued at s31.0 900. The lodge
now has a membership of It's and
ranks fifth in wealth in the state.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
AND INITIATION PRECEDED
BY SUMPTUoUS DINNER


The annual installation of the East
ern Star on Monday night of this
week was preceded by a o'clock din
ner in the banquet hall at which were
seated about 60 of the members.
The evening was a busy one for
the chapter. From the banquet table
the members went directly to the
lodge room as both initiation and in
stallation of officers was scheduled
for the evening.
With the exception of Mrs. Rosa
Estes. the elected Worthy Matron,
who was unable to attend because of
her husbands illness, the officers
elect were present for the installation.
Officers for Garnet Chapter M. 80
Mrs. Rosa Estes. w. NJ; Mrs. Mar
garet Hopson. A. NJ; Mrs. Elizabeth
Bushnell. secretary; Mrs. Lois Kelso,
treasurer; Mrs. Carry Smith. con
ductress; Mrs. Clara Steart, associate
conductress; Star Points, Mrs. Ada
Homberger. Miss Ruth Crisenberry,
Elizabeth Shaffer; Mrs. Engelhardt,
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
MR.. AND MRS. CLOUD
MOURN DEATH OF SON

Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Cloud are mourn
ing the loss OF their thirteen-year-old
son, Martin, who was claimed by
death Sunday.
The Cloud family moved here from
Oklahoma about six weeks ago, hop
ing the change of climate would be
beneficial TO Martin, who had been a
sufferer from Rheumatism aud heart
trouble. Martin entered school.
though in poor health, and shorty af-
,ter was compelled to give up the
work, being taken seriously i'll
/, a home funeral was held Monday.
attended by the Freshmen of the Delta
high school in body AS well as the
neghbors who sympathized deeDly
with the grief stricken parents here
among entire strangers. Rev. Klein
of the NJ E. church conducted the
funeral services. lnterment was Tade
in the city cemetery.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
CONTRIBUTE YOUR SHARE tn
SMOKE FUND FOR SAMMIES

In a very short time our own boys
will be ''over there" We don't know
how soon. but do know that it will be
very soon. The commission which
has just returned from Europe urges
haste in sending men just as soon as
and as rapidly as possible. Independ-
ent has already sent over 400 packages
of smokes to the army and navy boys
and desires that this community shall
do its full share toward supplying
our own soldiers when they get over
to the fighting lines. Whatever may
be your personal habits, the great ma
jority of our soldier boys are smokers.
And every smoker knows that under
stress nothing takes the place of a
smoke to revive dropping energy.
has its tobacco fund and is doing it's
utmost to meet the desires OF our boys
who are doing our fighting for us.
Those Of us who cannot go to fight
have the "makins" for smoke right
at hand. but our Sammies are where
II is very difficult to get the tobacco.
We can well afford to contribute our
mite to send this comfort to them.
Remember that for every dollar you
contribute. two dollars worth Of
smokes will be sent to the boys. This
is made possible by the offer Of the
American Tobacco company to dupli-
cate the contributions that may be
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
OSCAR A. ESTES DIES AT
HOME AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Delta is called upon this week to
worthy citizens, who has been ever
active in the bringing about the bet
terment of the town and county, for
such a man was Oscar A. Estes, who
departed this life, Tuesday, January
Sth.
Among the early settlers in the city,
Oscar Estes has been one of the ac-
tive citizens, and has given freely of
his time to public and civic needs.
Oscar Estes was born at DeWitte.
Michigan. September %, 1852. and
came to Colorado. settling in Delta
county in 1888. In 1897 he and Miss
Rosa b. Edwards were united in mar
riage and established their home here.
where they have since resided.
Mr.. Estes has been prominent in
Masonic circles for years, his mem
bership dating back to February 2s.
1888. when he was initiated in the
Kalamazoo. Michigan, lodge No. 122.
On April 4th, 1888, he was raised to
the sublime degree of Master Ma
son. He became associated as a
charter member of the Delta lodge.
October %. 1885. Mr.. Estes has a
record in the local Masonic fraternity
which very few men have the honor
of bearing and that is 80 years service
as tyler. At the time he completed
his twenty-fifth year in this capacity
the lodge presented him with a hand
some gold watch in token of their
esteem. Failing health forced Mr..
Estes TO forgo the honor this year
The funeral services, which will be
held under the auspices of the Masons
is to be from the Baptist church this
afternoon at ? O'Clock. the Rev. Alfred
b. Parry delivering the funeral ser
mon.
Mr.. Estes. leaves wife and an
adopted daughter. Miss Ada, who will
miss his kindly presence in the home.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
ssrina Surprise on Friends.


A telegram has been received an
nouncing the marriage of VIM E.
Ratekin and Miss Elsa Childs, New
Years Eve at San Diego. Both of
the contracting parties are well known
within the county. and come of prom
inent families at Cedaredge, Miss
Elsa being the oldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Childs, of that place;
and VIM. Ratekin, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Ratekin of Cedaredge. Mr..
Ratekin is in training at Camp
Kearny. and it is understood that Mrs.
Ratekin will remain in California un-
til her husband is ordered over
there" The wedding was decided
surprise to everyone, as the young
people had not planned on the mar
riage when Miss Childs accompanied
Mrs. Ratekin 10 California to spend
the winter. but they quite apparently
made a quick change in plans. Any
how their Delta county friends extend
hearty good wishes and congratula-
tions.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
'43 HEAD OF CATTLE
DEAD IN TWO HOURS

Forty-three head of fine three-year
old Red Shorthorn steers dropped
dead within two hours Wednesday
morning at the Bar X ranch near
Lazear. What the cause of the epi-
demic is, cattlemen are not prepared
to state but it is believed to be poison
in some form. The cattle apparently
suffer great pain, and drop dead with
in a few minutes, parlyzed.
There are 300 head in the bunch at
the Bar K ranch which had just been
brought in off the range on the West
Muddy, apparently in the prime of
condition. when stricken with this
peculiar malady. The first of the cat
tie were stricken about nine and by
ten thirty, forty-three had dropped
dead.
w. S. Wolverton, foreman of the
ranch, is holding the bunch at the
home ranch, not deeming it advisable
to heat the cattle by moving them,
and will await the arrival of ]. F.
Hutchinson, the owner of the ranch,
from Salida, who is expected in to-
night, and who Will. it is supposed,
take the matter up with government
authorities. At first it was stated the
cattle had been poisoned by arsenic
or strychnine but Mr. Wolverton feels
satisfied that it is neither one of
these poison working in the bunch
No steps will be taken in the mat
ter or statement made until after
the arrival of the owner. Mr.. Hutchin-
son. 1t may possibly be the work of
l. w. w. or German .sympathizers,
this remains though an open question.
The money value represented in the
loss of the steers will total close to
$4,000, as it is beef stock and will
weigh in the neighborhood of 1000
pounds each.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
BRIGHT prospects,
FOR LOCAL Y.M.C.A.

The movement for a local Y. NJ. G.
boys in a small way is meeting with
encouragement and cooperation of
the people, who like the way the boys
are hustling to earn funds, and are
responding in a practical way by pur-
chasing tickets for the benefit per-
formance for the cause, Friday night.
the 18th.
Through the cooperaticr Of Mrs I.
B. Charlesworth, the boys will give a
benefit at the Delta opera house, with
the special feature. America is
Ready" four reels. a musical pro-
gram and one reel comedy. Fifty
per cent of the proceeds will go to the
boys for their work. Three perform
ances will be given Friday and up to
the present the seat sale has been
very encouraging, three hundred tick
cts having been sold
The program as arranged is:
Music by Y. NJ. c. A. orchestra.
They'll Never Drag Old Glory
Down." written by Mrs. Esther Davis.
Dodge street. Delta) Young Mems
Chorus.
Reading, "lt Isn't the Town It's
You" Mrs. Isis Charlesworth.
Duet. Don't Bite the Hand That's
Feeding YOU Violin, Miss Jennie
LeMarr. cornet. John R. Charlesworth.
Comedy. Her Friend. the Chauf-
feur." one reel.
America" by orchestra. Audience
join in the singing.
While it is not deemed practical to
start a building for the Y. NJ. C. A.
building at present. though there has
been a hundred dollars subscribed
and several other business men have
ute. the boys have decided to rent
and equip u room or rooms for the
present. They feel the need of a
place to congregate in and have their
amusements and other interests. Ar
rangements for the room are complet-
ed. and with some equipment on hand
those back of the movement feel with
the support this cause ought and no
doubt will get from the public ct the
benefit, Friday. they are justified in
going on ahead with the plans to have
the Y. NJ. C. A. room ready for for
NAL opening on the 25th.
Mrs. V. C. Bridges. who is working
with the boys to make the musical
part of Fridays program success.
wishes to have all orchestras of the
churches meet at the Bridges Con-
servatory Thursday evening.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
DISLOYALTY sign
The YELLOW CROSS

In many parts of the east when
citizen is known to be of pro-German
sympathies or to have given vent to
disloyal actions or utterances. his
front door is marked with cross OF
bright yellow paint and some times
the whole front of the building and
the sidewalk are painted bright
yellow. so that all who pass may
know and shun that family as a pesti-
lance.
A word at this time might not come
amiss in order TO explain that this
serious war and no matter what our
private feelings or beliefs in the mat
ter are. or how much We would like
to have peace. the hard cold fact re
mains WE ARE AT WAR NOW and
the quicker we take off our coats and
go to work to win. just that mucL
sooner are we going to have peace on
earth. For WIN WE MUST AND
WIN WE SHALL and anyone who
does not forget all POLITICS and IN
DlNlDUAL POLltlES ana DN WOIu
of mouth or deed of body, uphold
and boost for our UNCLE SAMMY,
is parasite. unworthy to I've in this
glorious United States OF America. is
a disloyaI citizen and should receive
a YELLOW CROSS which is syinbolic
Of a YELLOW STREAK.
Have You bought a Government
bond?
Are you helping the y. NJ. c. A?
Have you joined the Red Gross?
Are you saving Thrift Stamps?
Are you conserving your food?
Are you doing your Bit"
Or are you in line for a Yellow
Cross by making sighting remarks
about our government and refusing
help OF any kind.
II you are not doing your bit" will
you kindly paint your own door with
Bright Yellow Cross? Or will some
one have to do It for you?
tSigned) DELTA COUNTY ONE
HUNDRED PER CENT AMERICAN
CLUB.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
Doing Her Bit for the Cause.

Miami. Florida. that she has just
read reprint of Satan Writes to
Kaiser Bilr' from the Independent in
a current issue of the Manufacturers
ment of the German ruler she has
ever seen and that 1t ought to be wide
ly read. She is assisting in the pro-
pagation Of the matter by mailing car
bon copies Of the article to German
and pro- o-German of "Hoch der Kaiser
variety in hopes 1t will do them good.
Miss Comstock closes her letter with
the hope that the Kaiser got the orig
inal copy.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11

made. II is natural that one should
want some souvenir of the war-a
real souvenir. In every package of
smokes sent to our boys is enclosed
stamped postal addressed to the one
who made the gift, on which the
Sammy receiving it may acknowledge
its receipt and his thanks for the
same This will be souvenir right
from the firing line and will be a
treasure worth more than the tobacco
you sent Years to come it will be
priceless. Independent desires to
make another shipment as soon as
possible and will be glad to have your
contribution at your earliest convent
ence. The amount is small. you'll
never miss 1t. but it will do a world
Of good to some weary and tired boy,
who needs all the good ne can get
Any sum from 25c up will be appre-
ciated, especially IL you make your
contributions soon. What's in a pack.
age We send for CSC contribution?
Well. there are 2 packages cigaret. 8
pachages Bull Durham tobacco, 3
books Bull Durham cigaret papers.
tin Tuxedo tobacco and books Tux
edo cigaret papers. Your Sammy
gets all that for Csc contributed by
you. Worth while. isn't it? II you
can't call, send your Honey, with
name and address to Independent.
We win attend to forwarding.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
Girls Have Indian Pow Wow.

Girls Have Indian Pow Wow.
The girls of Miss Hatch's Sunday
school class had a rather unique even
ing's pleasure Tuesday when they met
in their class room at the Baptist
colored blankets replaced the custom
ary dresses of the girls. who spent
the evening with games suitable to
the gathering of the tribe The re-
past served to carry out the local
color and we were impressed by its
oddness. for they served baked apples.
chill. parched corn and corn dodgers,
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11

Garvins VIII Taste Of Texas clim7te
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Garvin are
among those leaving this week on a
trip which will take them to Housf on,
Texas and possibly to Florida. Mr..
Garvin will attend the Fruit Jobbers'
association in session at Houston. and
at its close he and Mrs. Garvin nay
spend several weeks in Floric".
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
On Sad Mission.

Starr Nelson was called to Salida
Thursday, by a message announcing
the death of his aunt. Cora L. Nelson.
Wednesday night. Acquaintances will
recall the visit of this active lady last
year when she was a guest OF the
Starr Nelson family. being at that
time SO years old. She has taken a
mothers place with Mr.. Nelson who
feels her death deeply. The body
will be taken to the old family home
for burial at Vincennes. Indiana, to
which place Mr. Nelson will, accom-
pany It.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
To Jobbers' Meeting at Houston

T. G. Edwards, manager of the AS
sociated Fruit company left this week
TO attend the meeting of the Western
Fruit Jobbers' association at H-Us on.
Texas Mr. Edwards expects 20 be
absent at least two weeks in attend
ance at the meetings and looking ar
ter business matters
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
Worked to a FRAGILE.

We are in receipt OF letter from
Wm- Ash, the veteran contractor and
cabinetmaker, asking to have his ad
discontinued for the time being in the
independent the replies TO it have
been so numerous that Mr.. Ash wants
a little time to recuperate. We take
the liberty OF quoting a part of his
letter in which he says, Il am worked
to frazzle, wish you would please
cut the ad out until l spit on my
hands,
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11

Mrs. Camilla Sanders; Mrs. May Fern
Remington, chaplain; Mrs. Caroline
Seaton, marshal; Miss Florence
Ecker. organist: Mrs. Hattie Smith,
warder; VIM Gale. sentinel; c. D.
Allen, w. P.
The Delta independent., 1918-01-11
Entertain Husbands at Dinner.

The members of the Bridge club and
their husbands were guests Tuesday
evening of Mr., and Mrs. Tom Ed
wards, who entertained at a nicely
appointed o'clock dinner at the New
Perkins This is one of the annual
events in the clubs calendar when
the husbands are entertained at some
evening function. Covers were laid
for 10. A theater party followed the
dinner. The only out of town guest
was Mrs. G. r. Eiland. a sister of Mr..
Edwards, who is a visitor in the city.