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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-04-22
BIG STEP MADE
FOR GOOD ROADS
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUR-
CHASE FIVE BIG TRACTORS
FOR GRADING PURPOSES
HOLD DEMONSTRATION BEFORE BUYING
The Board Aims TO Put Roa1, in
Shape This Summer to
Gravel Next Year.

The county commissioners, who have
been in session for over a week, have
purchased five tractors for road grad
ing purposes. This is the first step
in a big program for better roads in
Brookings county, which the commits,
sioners have adonted and for which
they have made levy of $4,000
Before purchasing the tractors, the
commissioners held a demonstration
test of all the nine different brands
of tractors that were offered for sale.
Each tractor was to pull a grader with
heavy load over a mile of road. The
Rumley engine, driven by n. j. May
of this city, was the only one to make
missioners bought four engines of this
make and one Case which made the
next best test A large crowd from
the city were out to watch the demon
stration, which took place on the road
about one mile and a half northwest
of town last Thursday and Friday
Clarence May, the 14-year-old son of
Mr.. May, drove the winning machine
out to the testing grounds.
One of these tractors will go to each
of the five districts of the county.
There are about so miles of county
roads in each district and the engine
is expected to keep them dragged and
then do as much dragging on second
airy roads as opportunity will permit
Before these engines get on the job,
dragging will be done in the old way,
on all of the important travelled roads.
The state and federal road fund for
the five-year period ending June l.,
1921, is $2,42S,380 According to the
road law the roads are divided into
three classes: the state trunk high
way, the county highway system and
the township highway or the second
ary roads. The state highway corn
mission selects the trunk highway
and together with federal engineer
supervise the constructing of these
roads and neither the county nor town
ship have anything to do with them.
The county commissioners and the
county highway superintendent have
the construction and maintenance of
the county highway system and the
building of all bridges. The roads
which are not designated by the coun-
ty or the state are left to the township
board who will arrange for the care
of all secondary roads in the town
ship There are about $50 miles Of
roads that need attention in the
county
County Commissioner HalvorsOn
says in the Volga Tribune: "The work
on the comfy roads this summer will
consist principally in blade grader
work with perhaps some end hauls in
the worst places. Arrangements have
been made to run the five county
graders and it is hoped that much OF
the county highway can be regarded
during the season. and put in first
class condition with proper grades,
culverts and drainage. A little gravel
ing may be attempted but the aim Of
the board for the summer is to put
the road in as good a shape as posi-
BILE and be ready to do graveling an
other year"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-04-22
VISITING MISSIONARY

Tomorrow this city will entertain
one of its former citizens, who has
made record and name for himself
as a missionary OF the M. e. church
in Africa John M Springer, son OF
the Rev. II. Nj. Springer, pioneer
Methodist minister of Brookings, will
speak at a special convocatiOn Of the
college tomorrow morning, he having
years ago been a student at this insti-
tuition where he laid the ground work
for his education for the ministry. In
the evening at six o'clock. he will be
entertained at complimentary din
ner in the rooms Of the Baptist church
by many of his old friends and others
who are interested in the work of the
lnterchurch Movement. Tickets to
this dinner are on sale at seventy-five
cents and limited number can be OBJ
tanned from Dr.. G. H. Zentz. In the
evening at the Baptist church, Mr..
Springer will give his celebrated illus
trated lecture on "The Lure of Africa"
in the interest of the Interchurch
Movement and all of the citizens of
Brookings are cordially invited to at
tend this great lecture. Mr.. Springer
is in many ways a Brookings boy, as
he spent many of the early years of
his life among us and this visit to his
former home gives an opportunity for
L
wise it gives him the chance to show
to us the many things of value he has
accomplished in his work in foreign
fields, all of which are matter of
pride to the citizens of the city where
he once lived.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-04-22
CHOOSE FL|TT|E
FOR CITY MAYOR
n. 8. MATHEWS AND E. J. RAY WIN
EASILY IN RACE FOR CITY
COMMISSIONERS
LARGEST VOTE EVERP0LLEO IN THE CITY
Norman Hanson is Elected Justice
of the Peace - Bond Issue
Said to Have Won.

With a plurality in every ward but
one Theodore |. Flttie, president OF
the Bank Of Brookings, carried the
city election for mayor last Tuesday
over John II. Roberts, the only oppoS.
ing candidate. The unofficial returns
give Mr.. F'littie a lead of 126 votes.
II. b. Mathews and +. j. Ray easily
won in the race for commissioners
Norman A. Hanson is conceded ma.
jority for city justice of the peace.
The bond issue of $65,000 for storm
sewers was probably approved al
though exact returns on this question
were not available.
Tuesday was marked by typical
election weather, wet, chilly and
muddy. Main street was busy, hum
ming forum Of public opinion from
early morning until little after 700
o'clock in the evening when the last
returns came in from the first ward
giving a decisive majority to Mr. Fit
tie. Although the total vote cast ex-
ceeded any ever Dolled in the city, it
was not as large as could have been
expected since woman suffrage dOu-
bled the voting strength. When the
men alone voted, the total vote some
times reached nearly thousand. The
total number Of ballots cast by both
men and women in this election was
1928.
The unofficial results are as follows:
For mayor, T. l. Flittie, 662 j. II.
Roberts, $50 For commissioners
(two), H. B. Mathews, 500; +. j.
Ray, S26; j. H. Randall, 571.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-04-22
STATE OF TRADE

The state Of trade. over the country
as reported by Bradstreet's for last
week is disorganized Railway strike
causes virtual paralysis of distribu-
tion and industry in northern half of
country. Movement from the farms
stopped Iron. and steel and allied
lines production cut in half. Crum-
bling of strike at west. Recovery will
be slow. Money rates curtail stock
market operations. Backward spring
affects farm work. Trade demand
still exceeds year ago. but deliveries
curtailed. Big plans for new building
filed In March.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1920-04-22
AMERICAN LEeIoN's BLOW OUT

The American Legion is about to
pull off another grand and glorious
attack. This time it is not to be
staged on the battle-torn fields Of
France, but behind the bright and
glittering footlights. They are going
over the top in one of the most spec
tacular minstrel shows of the season.
Here will be your first great oppor-
tunity to see the boys in action
Ted Aiken is maneuvering the big
drive and every one knows what he
can do when ne gets his avoirdupois
behind anything. Do you believe in
the American Legion? II so, boost
See the big show yourself and see
that the other fellow sees it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
WESTERLY

the suit, and that-it probably. will be re7l newed. z l There WIS brief session. Friday, of tiiA Third district court in Westerly. Judge
 OiiNer H.. Williams presiding. The civil
 docket was called and all the cases con
 tinued The only criminal case on the
 docket was Agent Smith, of the Rhode
 Island for the Prevention of Cruelty to Anirnalo against Israel Rfbner Ribner was arrzigned more than two weeks ago, pleaded not guilty, furnished a bond
 of $500 and the case continued to Fri day, when the matter was again continu- cd for one week.
 The horse in the case was formerly owned by Charles A. Bailey, recently convicted of manslaughter for shooting his brother Edgar. A motion for new trial Is pending on the ground that the verdict was not in accordance with the law and the evidence. This horse was purchased by Ribner for S10. The story goes that the horse twas sold by Ribner, on trial. the purchase price to be $3s, if the horse proved satisfactory. Subsequent iy, t is alleged the horse was delivered back to Ribner. who declared the deal had been closed, that the purchase price was due him. and that he was not the owner of tue horse. The animal was permitted 10 roam about the place, un- cared for and unfed was subjected to exposure during severe storm, became ernaciated and was finally Killed by dircc- lion of Agent Smith. Ii Is claimed that the blank giving authority to. do away with che animal was signed by Ribner
 thus establishing ownership to. the satis-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11

h the supericr ceurt cases of Joseph Dassadft against Coprtlsrd. B. Biiven. an action to recover dannases for injuries to 2 minor sSn by being struck by an au- iomobiis owned by defendant and operat. cd by an. employA and to recover expensss incurred by reason of the accident, a mo- ton for nou-suit was granted. Attorney Davis. counsel for plaintiff, failed to show that the operator of tue automobile, was aFsnt or employe of defendant After the ,estimony For the plaintiff was all in and .hLs essential point had not been estae- llBhed. Attorney Cordney for defendant
 irade motion for a non-tuit. which was granted by Judge Bsrrows.
 Tha right leg of the Dussault boy was ssvsrtiy fractured and required the seryice of an expert and also hospital treAtInenI Had the case proceeded the defendant would havo endeavored to show, that the acceent occurred by reason of the boys ackiiKtnce He was playing with kite. walked backwards ito the htghTay and wasssfrack by the naachine- The platntimI claimed the accident was due to the ne' glcct of the operator of the automobile. who failed to sound the warning horn and vas driving at excessive peed. The mach,ne vas etopped and the boy carried into his house. On arrival the boy told lls mother not to blame the man, as he was not at fauit for the accident. The boy suffered great pain and is perhaps porrarentiy injured. Mr. Dussauit was pyis to eonsidcfabie expense. It Is alleged
 there was ample justification for. bringing
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
guide Annie J0nnes. aentineI; EIa Ritser.

guide Annie Jones. sentinel; Ella Ritter. Argus.
 Local Laconics.
 At the next fair of the Washington County Agricultural society at Kingston new features will include classes in saddle horses and in hurdling by horses.
 Each memt CT of Phebe Green Ward chapter, D.. A. R.. is to present two gar ments to tle Peoples Mission for Christ mas distribution
 The war lepartn ent has forwarded rifles, ammunition and equipment to the Westerly Rifle club, Inc.
 Sunday will be Volunteer day ia the Pawcatuck Congregational church and pledge cards for money subscriptions will be received.
 The Brown University Musical clubs gave a delightful concert in Bliven opera house Thursday evening under the au- spices of Granite City camp, M w. of. A.
 There are 1.645 members of Westerly chapter, American Red Cross.
 A union service will be held in the First Baptist church Sunday evening in the ir- terest of Near East relief work. The speaker will be Wilbur K Thomas. execu- tive secretary of the American Friends service committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
TAX ON GASOLINE AND
 AUTOS WILL HIT MANY

Local automobile dealers, and it might be added without fear of contra
 diction, owners of motor cars or pros
 pective owners do not view with deep
 appreciation the proposal of Secretary of the Treasury Houston to further tax
 automobiles and gasoline.
 The proposals were published in re-
 cent dispatches from Washington and included two cents 3 gallon on gasoline
 and 5o cents per horse power federal tax on automobiles.
 Alfred Reeves, secretary of the Ma tional Automobile Chamber of Com merce, speaking before the New York Autmoobile Dealers association, urged l strong protest against the. proposition yesterday.
 He said that the recommendations of Secretary Houston, if incorporated in the tax laws would increase by 100 per cent the taxes now paid by motor car dealers and manufacturers. He added i that the automobile industry is paying l $143 100000 annually to the federal government, with state fees of ss4,- e00,e0e and personal property taxes and other. fees of s50,Oo0,0O0. He char
 acterized as an injustice any additional | taxes on the owners, dealers and manu.
 facturers of motor cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
cRAzY aRoroN cLEnK

5Et tO SKATE AOStAtAL Following unexpected and violent mental breakdown Thursday, during which he viciously attacked his employ CT Jacob Katz of the submarine base, Telling him with a club and rendering him unconscious, Albert Sander, 40, unmarried, was taken into custody by Constable Black, confined in one of the new borough cells at Groton for safe keeping and later examined as to his sanity by Drs. Edmund P Douglass and Frank W. IIewes. They reported that Sander is undoubtedly mentally unbal- aneed and he wss taken to the Norwich state hospital Friday by Constable Black. The authorities were informed by Katz and Sander informed him he had been an inmate of a Worcester, Mass, sanatorium for 2 year and a half
 Sander has, been employed by Katz for about two months at the Subma- ritie Base. For some, time, 1t was re- ported, he had been acting queerly and those noting his conduct considered that something was wrong. There was doubt as to the cause as his habits are said to. be excellent. For the past two weeks katz informed the authorities his ern- ploye had been acting queerer than ever, once informed him he was going to get him but, as there had been no .apparent misunderstanding, he thought little of it.
 Thursday noon. while Katz's store was filled with men from the base, the attack came. Katz was on his way to the rear of the store to fill orders when Sander attacked him with club Be- cause of its unexpectedness, Katz had no opportunity to defend himself, was felled and rendered unconscious before others in the store could come to his
 aid. Sander made another attempted | attack on Katz but was restrained by ] naval men. Upon recovering conscious. ness, katz discharged Sander and paid nm: While he was changing his store clothes, katz called up the master-at. arms of the base and two sailors were sent over to. hold Sander until Constable Black arrived. Katz's injuries are not considered to be serious.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
I OLD WHALING CAPTAIN
DIES IN NEW LONDON


 The death of one of New Londonis old time whaling captains, Joseph J.. Fuller occurred there late Thursday afternoon.
 Captain Fuller was more than 80 years of age He was employed lately as elevator man and was active almost up to the time of his 1ast illness. which developed only a few days ago. He had scarcely ever suffered sick day in lis long life, although during his wha ing trips he encountered numerous harHships.
 Captain Fuller made eight or nine yoy- ages to the Antarctic. These cruises took up the greater part of SO years. He was sbipwrecked on. Desolation Island fer nearly a year, before being rescued
 He was engaged in whaling at the time the Civl war broke out and volunteered his services to northern forces. He was attached to Admiral Farraguts flagship and saw service in Mobile bay and along the Mississippi river.
 Captain Fufier's father. a whaier be- fore him, was native of Danvers. Mass. His first sight of America was when his fath.,r returned from whaling voyage with him and took him to Danyers. His father had made New London his home port and Captain Fuller could claim to be a New Londoner. for It was here and in this vicinity that he passed the greater part of his life when not on board ship. For many years after he had given up whaling he was keeper of the lighthouse at Stonington breakwa ter.
 H. leaves a widow. who was Miss Jane Adams of New London. T native or Eng land. and two sors and two daughters The sons are Joseph A. Fuller Of Stoii- lngron and Bertram A. Fuller of Britlt,e- port. The daughters are Miss Gertrude M 1 Fuller of Westerly. R. l., and Miss Jane A. Fuller of New London, who made heI home with her parents.
 Captain Fuller was member If 'Ston. 1 iarton past. G. R.. snd the Mason.C 1 Iodgf in Danvers. Mass.
 Norwich relatives of Capt. Fuller arr ] Mrs. Isabelle Sanders of Grove place ani sons William R. and George H. who vii attend the funeral '
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
Doctors Machine Hit por.

Sliding on the slippery roadway ear ly Friday morning. the automobile of Dr. ". E. Mckinley of New London struck a telephone pole near the Mantle river bridge at the Golden Spur.
 A fender, one side of the hood and the Pradiator were smashed. Dr. MeGinley was not injured, but the force fo the i'm pact sent glass from the windshield a distance of mora than 100 feet on the roadway.
 Several accidents have occurred at this point, in many of which people have been seriously injured, and the state has been asked to put a light there but never has done so. The two short hills, sharp curves, narrow bridge and road leading off of the main highway within few yards of the bridge makes this one of the most dangerous spots be- tween New London and Saybrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
SALVATION ARMY KETTLES
 WILL. APPEAR ON sTREErs

Thte Salvation Army Christmas ket- ties will make their initial appearance of the season today QSaturday) in Frank lin square and in front of the Porteous and Mitchell store on Main street. The money dropped into the kettles will De used for providing Christmas dinners for the worthy poor of the city and town and for the Salvation Army's winter re- lief work Salvation Army workers will be in charge of the kettles daily and it is hoped that the response will be gen erous.
 This will be the only form of solici- tation on the part of the Salvation Army. There vii be no house to house csAvass for the Christmas fund. However dona- tions will be thankfully received and ac- knowledged.
 The Salvation Army Is receiving a num- Der of calls for aid this month and indi- cations are that these calls will be great
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
COMPLAINT FROM BALTIC
 OF SHARES FOB RABDIT-,

Robert E. Chappell who has just been appointed game warden for the county, is to investigate complaint received from Baltic concerning trap and snares set there for rabbits.
 The new game warden has announced that he will appoint deputy wardens to protect all game, fish and fowl from poaehers. ignorant hunters and law breakers in the woods and streams in New London county.
 Mir. Cbappell will not diYulge the names of his deputies until they are appointed and they will not be appointed nntil he has gone over the hunting situation in the county. The deputy wardens will be s. lected for their knowledge of game laws of their territory and for their physica ability in making an arrest for breakna the laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11

iy increased in number when cold weather sets in in earnest
 Captain Addy said Friday evening tha' if anyone knows of any needy fami,ics who will welcome a Christmas baske;. CT families who are in acute distress and require financial help he will be pleased to have a report made to him. Captain Addy can be found at No 4 Rock street
 Captain Addx also stated Friday even ing that he has been informed by Majci David Main of the Salvation army head quarters in Hartford that fake solicitor, are at work in the state collecting in the name of the Salvation Army He is sues q warning to tho public 10 be or their guard against such solicitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
Haruer.stlmpson Wedding.

Lieut.. Richard Harvey Harper. U. s N.. who has been ordered to duty the submarine school of instruction. at 1h' navy yards was married to Miss. Helen Hapgood Simpson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wallace L. Simpson of Hope dale. Mass, at the Unitarian Memorial church in that city Thursday evening at 6,o'clock. ...-.
 Lieutenant Harper is a son of Mrs. W. NJ Stewart of Houston. Tex. ,He was graduated from the, United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Md, class of 1917, and served during the war in European waters on the U. S. $. Mad
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11

Danbury.-An ordinance introduced at the meeting of the board of councflmen this week would prohibit the use of the common public cigar cutter in this city. The resolution was introduced by Council man John W. Dunleavyr, who said that it WIS intrrduced at the request of men ( . loyed in the tobacco trade He asked that the ordinance be referred to the health committee, whichtWasf done.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
Two Bankru.tc~ Petitions.

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy have been filed by George ". Lyon of Grotou and Harry Yurman of New London
 Lyon gives 'his liabilities at 9744-2t, with no assets. The largest creditorz are: Groton Lumber Co.. S57.7e: Jennie 4. Gard. New LoudDn. S2s6. Glen F. Lyon. Danielson. Si25; F. ?. Doug lass. Groton, s1lf; Daniel Sullivan. Sew London. SIPS.
 Yurnan gives his liabilities ai ss.- 309.5o and no assets. The largest ered- itors are: A. Manning. FantIc. Sl.4ss Eastern Flour Co. New Haven. 4900 George Greeuhiat. Norwich. SZep. liar ry Land. NotEvich. s180: .s. 1f. Solomon New London. s190; Jahury Brother New York. $40, Schwartz Brotterz Norwich, s100.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11

dox. U. s. S Chattanooga and the |. IS. S. Galusha- He returned To the United Staies Sept 17. t-p until his aE- signment Co duty here. Lieutenant Hsr- per has been stationed on the U. S. S. Galveston.
 Miss Simpson is a daughter Of Wal lace l. Simpson, a director of ths Draper corporation Of Hopetaic-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
LEDYARD FOX YIELDS
 TO NORWICH HUNTERS

c. A. Gager Jr.. Joseph Y. Weymouth Lewis M Young and samuel Lestsr cf Ledyard on fox hunt on Friday morn ing bagged one gray fox in the woods ir Ledyard and sighted a large red fo1 but were unable to get a shot at iL Mr. Lester shot the fox
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
Saved My Life With Eatopie
Says MeN JerseY VRon.an

.I was nearly dead unil I found Eetonic and I can truly say 1t saved my life. It is the best stonach medicine ever made" writes Hu. Ella Smith. 4
 Acid stomach causes awful misery which Eatonic quickly gets lid of by taking up and carrying out the scidity and gases which prevent good digestion. A tablet taken after meals brings quick relief. Keeps the stom- ach healthy and helps to prevent the many itls so liable to arise from ex- cess acid. Don't suffer, from stomach miseries when, you can get q big box of Eatonic for tride with your druggists guarantee.
 Lee { osEeod. lsI Main s.,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11

Bris.ol.-Najor Doyie 'he smallest man in ihe world, is in Bristol. allra-inv at a theatre in his comedy act -Le ula ilT vas the oniy real competitor of General Tom Thumb.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-11
stonington Pointers.

The Stonington troop of Boy Scouts held a meeting in tse Community house Friday evening.
 An effert is being made to revive the !. M. c. A. in the borough
 The late Theodore T. Wilcox and Harry T. Briggs were members os Peduot coun- cil R. A., and their benefciaries have re- ceived the death benefits from the order.