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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21

w. +. Schultz left Sunday night for
the Twin Cities on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lundeen are re-
joicing over the arrival Of a fine baby
girl at their home Wednesday morn.
ing, April 20.
c. B. Ainsworth is here this week
from Montana on a visit to his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ainsworth.
The visit is especially enjoyable to
him and his friends for it is his first
visit in Bookings in eleven years.
George Valentine left this morning
for Madison. Mr.. Valentine is an ex-
tension worker at State college in
boys and girls club work. He will
attend to business connected with the
Lake county clubs while in Madison.
The mex big athletic event of the
high school will be the Sioux Valley
track and field meet which will be held
OF Saturday, May 7. Coach Armstrong
has about fifteen men put every after
noon working into form for the track
season.
Ruben Bulls of this city, won coun-
ty honors and a special five dollar
prize in the essay contest, How tC
Grow Spring Wheat" conducted by
the Spring Wheat Crop Improvement
association of Minneapolis. The coun-
ty prize consists of a large United
States flag for the school house.
The Cornell Electric company's
scoreboard factory turned out a bulle.
tin board Monday for the American
Billiard parlors that is attracting con.
siderable attention and praise. The
board is very complete, arranged tc
give results in all manner of athletic
contests and baseball percentages.
The Huron college glee club, under
the direction of Prof. H. NJ. Bailey,
gave a very pleasing concert at the
college auditorium last night. The
program offered a wide variety of in
strumental and vocal numbers and
closed with a laughable sketch of col
lege life. The club is on a three
weeks tour of the state and has been
meeting with success. They left this
morning for Arlington where they will
appear this evening.
Prof. Seth Thornton. head of the
school of printing at State college,
has made arrangements with the
printing establishments in Sioux Falls
to open their shops for a visit of the
students in the school Of printing on
May IA. The students expect to mo
tor to Sioux Falls that day and spend
the forenoon in the plant Of the w.
A. Beach Printing Co. The Beach
company demonstrated their interest
IN rhe school by turning over their
entire establishment to the students
Tor a half day. Mr.. Thornton says a
trip like this would not be complete
without a feed, so he has arranged for
a banquet at noon, to be served at
the Cataract hotel. The afternoon
VIII be spent In the Argis-Leader of.
nee, observing the different processes
IN the Transformation Of paper and ink
into q newspaper. The students Of
printing are looking forward to- the
trip with great interest.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21
Local and Personal

Theo. j. Knutson of Sioux Falls,
came up by auto for an over Sunday
visit with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. Knutson.
T. o. Haugen. proprietor of the State
theatre, has been on the sick list for
a number Of days but was back on
the job yesterday.
Mrs. T. Aslakson and daughter Em.
ma departed Thursday for their home
at Waubay after a months visit with
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Bunday and fam
lily of Hetland, motored to this city
Sunday and spent the day visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Bunday.
J. p, Ashbaugh returned last even
inE from the south where he and Mrs.
Ashbaugh have been spending the win
te: in Kentucky and Tennessee. Mrs.
Ashbaugh stopped off in Minnesota for
a short visit before returning home.
James Foley of Akron, Iowa, made
a short visit this week at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Ed. Byrnes, and at
the home Of his niece, Mrs. l.. Jornlin.
Mr.. Foley stated that our city was so
attractive he regretted leaving after
SO short a stay. He made the trip
by auto.
According to the local Rotarians,
Van F~ishback, Clyde Hinkley, 7. C.
Akin and Father f. X. Dooley. who
attended the district Rotary conven-
ton last week at Dubuque, Iowa, the
meeting was the largest in the his
tory of the district. They report a
good time in spite of the rain and
snow that prevailed during their stay.
An effort vas made to bring the con
vention to South Dakota next year
Sioux Falls extending the invitation.
A bon fire in the back yard is be,
lieved to have caused the fire which
made a roaring mass of fame of the
barn belonging to Mrs. Joe Enright
on Eleventh avenue last Tuesday
moor 1t took the fire department only
forty minutes after the alarm wa.
given to entirely extinguish the blaze
and return to the fire hall and put
away their apparatus. This Is con
sidered a remarkable record consid
ering the Roadway the fire had gained
before being discovered.
An engagement which promises tt
be more than Of ordinary interest
will be presented at the Grand opers
house, three days, commencing Nor
day, April rs. The great Kara, eth,
man with a thousand eyes, and hi.
celebrated company Of wonder work
ers. will appear in "A Night in the
Orient" Kara, said to be the world!
foremost crystal-gazer will feature OF
his program the science battling "Bom
bay Seance," which Is said to be the
greatest demonstration of though
ever presented. Included
in the Kara company are singers ant
dancers Of the far eastern land, IN
GLIDING Mile. Blanchi. who will pre-
sent Cleopatra's dance Of death. ant
Princess Zateda. who will present In
las most sacred dance (the Crystal
)ancel.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21
CARD OF

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends who showed
their kindness and sympathy in our
hour of sorrow, and to those who
brought flowers and also to Rev. Ben
son and Rev. Names for their com
forting words.
Mrs. Haavi, Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Sveen
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Syeen.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21
ORCHARD AND GARDEN

Set out shrubs and herbaceous
plants as Oon as possible now.
Iris can be set out now, if care is
used not to disturb the Towering
plants too much.
Set out everbearing strawberries
now if you want the fruit on your
table next fall. Use Progressive or
Duluth.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21

First of all--paint saves the surface.
Save the surface--and you save ALL.
Froman investment standpoint--you
can always borrow money on we'll
cared-for property.
Weather elements chemically are
the same in consuming powers as fire
lin reality it is "slow fire" to permit
a surface to 60 implanted.
Perhaps never were we better
stocked to furnish you with high-grade
paints and oils.
Pure white leads or mixed colors for
all surfaces - our prices are always
lowest.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Cheap if taken at once.
shed about 16x20, suitable for chicken
or hog house. f. C. Nolan. Phone 459.
WANTED-Good second hand furni-
ture. Phone r 267.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1921-04-21

There is only one way.
Protect it .morally and physically.
The physicalappearance ofour town
is the "frst impression" to all who
visit tito those of us who live here,
too.
To protect it means paint. There is
no better investment for individual
owner or community than paint.
Had we the space here we could tell
you one thousand reasons why you
should PAINT UP during the clean
up season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Gardner Girls Club

Tesuday evening the club will meet
for it's regular activities although the
MILDLY and Bloomer class will be
shortened. The monthly business
meeting will start at 8.15 sharp. The
business will be the appointing OF a
nominating committee, who will pre-
pare a slate of officers and chairmen
Of committees for the annual election
in May. The club year is from May
to May. The question will arise
whether any changes in officers and
chairmen shall be made. Members of
the Dramatic class will give a short
play, "Tickets, Please" after the
business meeting. The decision of
continuing next week with the begin
ners' social dance class will be put to
the club for vote.
AS the Gardiner Girls Club was
legally admitted to the Massachu-
sets League of Girls Clubs and as
Mrs. Harold Smith, Miss Alice Day,
beside five other Maine club girls
were at the affair, it is hoped that all
members will turn out to hear the
report of the two meetings held in
Boston last Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Ethel A. Strickland

Mrs. Ethel A. Strickland passed
early Saturday evening at her late
home. Middle street, after a linger-
ing illness of several weeks from a
chronic attack Of pneumonia.
She was born in Halloweli Oct. 2,
1889. daughter of the late Sumner H.
and Annette Ward. She was a wo-
man of kindly ad bright disposition
and loved by all who knew her. AS a
girl she attended Wilton Academy
later graduating from Wetbroog High
school. She prepared for college at
Kent's Hill Seminary, raduating with
honors, entering Colby college and
graduated in the class of 1912. On
Oct. 2, 1914, she was married to M
Eugene Strickland of New Portland
She was a member Of the Evangeli-
cal church at Kingfield also a mem
Der of the Grange at New Portland
Her husband died several months ago
leaving her with two children, Chris
tine E., aged S, and Evelyn H., aged 2
Besides her children, she leaves two
sisters, Nellie w. Trask of Sidney
and Mrs. A. Louise Church of this
city and brother Lelie G; Ward of
Los Angeles. Cal
People will remember Mrs. Strick.
lands contributions of poetry, many
stanzas of which were admired and
are found in several of the daily peri.
odicals for the past few years. Hei
last composition was the poem en-
titled Farewell" Funeral services
will be held at the home on Middle
street. Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
April D. A. r. MEETING

The Mary Kelton Drummer Chapter
D. A. R. held it's April meeting with
Mrs. Ernest Currier, Is Chestnut
street, Friday evening, April /. A
good number were present and the
meeting was an exceptionally enjoy
able one.
After the business matters had been
attended to. Mrs. Herbert Hall gave
full and interesting account of the
D. A. r. State meeting in Portland in
March. Miss. Stella Boyden read a
chapter entitled Duxbury Town, from
Agnes Edwards book, "Old Coast
Roads from Boston to Plymouth
The chapter was very bright and
amusing and Miss Boyden read it in
Q most charming manner. One of the
delightful features of the evenine
were two piano solos played by Doro-
thy Currier, daughter of the hostess
Five new members were voted into
the chapter. A very pleasant social
hour was passed during which boun-
tiful and delicious refreshments were
served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
MT. VERNON

Lawrence Hopkins, who is in the
c. M. G. hospital for surgical treat
ment for appendicitis, is recovering
and it is hoped that he will be able to
return home soon.
Miss Hazel Hopkins Is suffering
from an attack of scarlet fever at her
boarding place in Stratton. She is
improving and is now able to sit up
Mrs. George White passed away
March %. She is survived by her hus-
band, one son. two daughters and
several grandchildren.
Nathaniel Robinson Of Bethel is
passing the Easter recess with his
mother Mrs. Margaret Robinson.
George Blake. who is teaching at
New Hampshire State College, Mrs.
John Blake and children of Bath. and
Miss Faith Blake, are the guests of
Mrs. Clara Blake.
A supply of Chinese relief fund
stamps has been secured and the boys
who did such good work in raising
money for the European Childrens
Fund, will offer them for sale during
the first week in April
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Mrs. Fannie L. Cannon

Mrs. Fannie L. Cannon died Sun.
day at her home 113 Central ave.
nue., aged 81 years. She was borr
in the town of Litchfield, Feb. IL
1887, daughter of the late JOSEPH
and Amy S. (Potter) Mitchell, an6
came to Gardiner with her parent:
when a young girl. She was the
widow of the late George A. Cannon
whom she married Sept. %. 1858. Mr.
Cannon died in 1908. She attended
the Free Baptist church. Her only
near relative. beside several nephews
and nieces, is a brother. John Nit.
chell of Old Orchard. Funeral SER
vices will be private and will be held
from her late home 113 Central
street, Tuesday morning at II
o'clock. The interment will be in
Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
ADJUSTMENTS

A Special Today at the Strand-The
Greatest Horse in the Whole World,
"Man-o'- War" Will Be Seen with
"Sr Barton" in their Great Race of
the Age
AS an extra added attraction today
at the Strand, the above named
horses will be seen in action of the
great race of the age when MAN
o'-War" was declared the greatest
horse in the world. Bookes special
ly during the school vacation that
every scholar should have a chance
to see it. Although Mary Miles Min
ter and Jack Holt are great favor
ties, and their personalities win at
the box office, the race as a special
should fill the theatre to the guard
rail today. Be seated early today as
we expect to turn 'em away Last
weeks program was a thriller, but
this week has it beaten by wide
margin. Matinee prices zoe; eve
ming 25c-no advance for this big
special program today. Who is Doral-
dina ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Redmen's Council

The District meeting Of the Red
Men will be held on Tuesday even
ing, April 5, with Nahumkeag Tribe
of Red Men at their hall in this city.
The brothers are planning an evening
long to be remembered in the annals
of the tribe. Durig the evening a
class of 25 candidates from the vari-
Gus tribes will be initiated. The tribes
comprising the district ar eSasonoa
of Bath, Androscoggin of Lisbon
Falls, Donhegon of Brunswick and
Nahumkeag of Gardiner.
Among the officials to be in attend
ance are: Great Sachem Maurice
Snow of Freeport; Past Grand Sach-
EN-, S. o. Foss Jr.. of Auburn; Great
Senior agamore. Fred Hall of Lisbon
Falls; Great Keeper of Records, Her.
bert B. Zeal Of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
iSEARS-ROEBUCK TO KEEP
SPRINGVALE FACTORIES

Springvale, Me-, April 2-The Sears
Roebuck shoe factories here will not
be closed. despite rumors to the con-
trary. The Sears Roebuck shoe facto-
ry at Freeport was closed pernan-
emily this week and the newspaper
item which carried that announce
ment stated that the Freeport clos
ing was in line with the policy the
company had determined upon, viz.
to go out of the manufacturing bust
ness altogether and buy all merchan-
disc in the open market.
J. K. Williams of the Sears Roebcck
Boston office has been in Sanford ard
the emphatic statement was made by
him that the company has absolute
ly no present intention of closing the
local factories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
>UPHOLS TERWG
and furniture repairing. High
grade work at lowest posi-.
BILE prices.
II. w, WATTS
HalIowelI Tel. 9S3-W
HaIIoweII
mch31d6t$

Me. Inf; John j. Wilson, late u. s.
Marine Corps and Henry L. Ferry,
late Co. c, 81. Mass. Inf, have been
granted discharges from the Home.
The following have been trans
ferred to other branches: John Col
son, late Co. F., 8, Mass. Inf, and
Charles S. SINNERS, late Co. F, 0.
Mass. Inf, to the Southern Branch
and Charles F. Reilly late Co. c, 46
U. S. Inf. to the Pacific Branch.
Mrs. NJ. Ovidiu and Mrs. ]. w.
Brewer. gave a farewell party Sat-
urday to Mrs. w. A. Deerhake, who
Is to leave shortly for the Milwaukee
Branch where DR.. Deerhake has
been transferred.
The moving picture porgram for
this week will be: Monday-Miss
Corinne Griffith in THE Garter Girl'
and Pathe News and Larry Semon
Comedy: Wednesday-"The Empire
of Diamonds" with an all star cast,
and a Ford Weekly and comedy;
Friday-Miss Elsie Ferguson in
Lady Roses Daughter" with a
Pathe News and Sennett comedy en-
titled f'Sweetheart Days"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

The funeral Of the late LeandeY
c. Potter was held Sunday after
noon at 2 o'clock from his late home
in South Gardiner, Rev. F. c. Hunt
officiating. There was large at
tendance of friends and profusion
of floral offerings. The honorary
bearers from the Grand Army were,
Judson Hall, J. A. Ripley, Joseph
Burgess. Charels Brown. The active
bearers were Wallace Tarbox, Joseph
Black, Charles Larrabee, Frank Nc
Phee. The interment was in Mount
Hope cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
NATIONAL HOME

Officer Of the day. Capt. Charles A.
Dunno.
Aaron DeHaan. late Co. A, Pc. H.
A., has reported here from the Gen.
trail Branch for admission.
William H. F. Murphy, late Co.
E, 49, Mass. Inf, and Frank J. Hig-
gins, late Co. M, z. U. 8. Inf, have
reported for readmission. Fur
loughs have been granted to Patrick
Sullivan to Boston; Frank G..
Slaughter to Lawrence and John c.
Collins to Marblehead.
The returns from passes Saturday
were Patrick Sullivan from Port
land: Charles w. Colson from Ma
chiasport: James M. Mcnamara
from Augusta: John DAILY from Bos-
ton and Richard Coonan from Provi-
dence.
Joseph F. Thorne. late Co. Z, !.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

North Stanford, N. H.. April g.
William Mahoney, who has a daugh-
ter and borther living in Bingham.
was instantly killed here late Thurs
day evening when he was struck by
the Maine Central train,2 His legs
and arms were cut off, hi hd near
ly severed and his body n crush
ed. Mahoney. 1t was SAT- kas walk
ing the tracks Of the Grand Trunk
which at this point run along side
OF the Maine Central tracks. The
engineer of the train sounded q
whistle and the man stepped from
the Grand Trunk tracks directly in
the path of the oncoming train. Ma
honey came here Wednesday after
noon in search of work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Coming Ministries Have "LikeIy" Cas-


The advance sale of tickets for the
minstrel show to be given at the Acme
theatre on Monday evening, April IL,
by the Hallowell Independents indi-
Gates that an unusually large house
will greet its presentation. The open
ing overture is one of Whitmark's best
Songs of Old Plantation Days." fea-
turing all the old-time darkey melo-
dies beautifully blended into perfect
medley for an up-to-date show.
The endmen will be some of the best
Of we'll known local material. Every
body knows Charlie" Fuller and how
he can rattle off real jazz stuff. Then
there is Raymond Schaffer. who is no
novice in musical circles. although this
is his first appearance In local black
face stunts. Sergeant" Charles Hip
pier, a real rip-roarer, having made a
name for himself year ago In gram
mar school minstrelsy. will adorn one
Of the end chairs also. Col. George
Gatchell, a veteran, who has been
heard many a time in the days of long
ago, will appear for come back" and
is sure Of q great reception at the
hands of his admirers. who are many.
Arthur Leonard, who just can't help
being funny, will be right on hand
with plenty of that brand of goods
and guarantees to keep everybody in
good spirits all through the show.
Last, but not least. one whom every
body knows Is Harold Fuller. He
agrees to come across with something
interesting and spicy and has an es-
pecially good song that will not fail
to please. The jokes this year will be
new-no old ones will be allowed.
That is what Aldo Pellegrini, the most
dignified of interlocutors, says. ana
what Aldo says at this time goes.
There will be some excellent soloists
supported by chorus Of IS boys and
girls who have voices that are hard
to beat. The show is sure to be
great" and to deserve liberal patron
age by Hallowell people. The seat
sale will begin Thursday evening at 2
o'clock at the drug store of William
T. Quinn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
1.-THE Raa Social"

very fine entertainment was given
in the Old South vestry last Thursday
by IA young ladies of the choir of that
church under the able direction of Miss
Written. The Rag Social, an old fash
Toned entertainment, was given in an
cient costumes taken from the treas
ures of the grandmothers of the per-
formers.
1t is impossible to name each one
separately and 1t would be wrong to
select where all parts were so per-
fectly taken. but special mention
should be made Of the excellent chorus
sing which, with various solos. render
ed the old-time songs more than usu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

Morgan. There were about 30 rela-
tives and friends present, among
them several grandchildren and
three great grandchildren of Mr..
Trask. They were both the recipi-
ents of many beautiful and substan-
tial gifts. One of the pleasing
features Of the evening was the two
birthday cakes, each decorated with
the appropriate number of candles.
The evening was pleasantly passed
with music furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs w. E. Trask and the renewing
of old acquaintance. Refreshments
were served and the party broke up
at a late hour leaving behind them
their best wishes for a happy and
prosperous future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04
Mary Miles Minter in "AiI Souls
Eve" Impersonates Two Women
and Ghost in Remarkable Picture

An Irish legend. beautifully trans
planted to everyday American life,
forms the basis of "All Souls Eve"
the new Mary Miles Minter produce
ton which will be shown at the
Strand today.
"All Souls Eve" is a play dealing
with Il supernatural theme in a re-
strained, natural way that will be
sure to impress even those who scott
at GHOSTS" etc. 1t tells of the old
Irish legend that on "All Souls Eve"
the spirits of the dead may return to
console and help those THEY left be-
hind.
On the same bill today is the
greatest horse in the world, Man %
War;" and "Sir Barton" in their
great race of the age. Kilograms
opens the bill. It's a wonderful pro-
gram, we'll balanced. Come early
tonight. Who is Doraldina? Ask the
nagement.-Adv.
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ally beautiful. The bright local hits
added much to the conversations ana
could our grandmothers have been
present they would surely have felt
that though times amt like they used
to be-" their mantles had fallen upon
one company of the young people of
the present generation. 1t was most
accurate presentation of an old-time
social. and though the heavy rain pre-
vented a large attendance. goodly
sum was turned into the treasury Of
the Old South League.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

The funeral Of the late Miss Lucy
H. Pottle was held Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock from the home of her
sister, Mrs. E. D. Tasker, Randolph,
Rev. J. P. Irving officiating. The
bearers were Daniel Tasker, Fred A.
Aver, Charles Avery, Arthur Lap
ham. The interment was in Maple
Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

The funeral of Henry Hopkins was
held from his late home on Middle
street. Saturday afternoon at o.
clock. Rev. John II. Wilkins. pastor
of the Old South Congregational
church officiating. The bearers were
Clarence Shepherd, George F. Morse,
Leland Savage and Walter Fifield. The
remains were placed in the receiving
tomb at the Hallowell cemetery to
await interment in the spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-04-04

The funeral of the late Rufus A.
Snow was held at his late home in
Pittston Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Rev. J. P. Irving officiating.
The bearers were John Mcpherson,
George Marson, Abner Marson and
Daniel Warren. The interment was
in the Goodspeed cemetery.