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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

The ninth grade work which has
lately been added to the Trimble
Springs school is proving very sue
cesBful.
Miss Zenith Mullen, teacher of the
Hood school on the lower Florida, was
In town today. The term closes just
before Christmas.
Judge Pike returned last night from
Alamosa, where he held court for
Judge c. G. Holbrook, the latter pre-
siding here during the bank cases.
/ At the coroner's inquest held yester-
day at Hesperus over the remains Of
Joe Shea 1t was found that death was
due to rupture of the heart. The fu-
neral was held yesterday evening.
The Waterfall school which has been
moved to the Firebaugh place Is pro
crossing nicely. Mr.. Ftrebaugh gave
the school two acres under ditch. 30
that they will be able to have lawn
and school garden. They intend to
fix the play ground for baseball and
basket ball. The pupils are enjoying
their playground very much.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

Wealth does not mean happiness"
declared Charles NJ Sohwab In a lee
ture before the students OF the uni
versity of California Wednesday. He
defended the principle OF the trust and
said It had come to stay. 81 have
occupied paIatial residences in New
York and Boston," said Mr.. Schwab,
"and at the time was enjoying my
self, but | know now that only the
clang OF steam hammers and the blow
Ing of factory whistles means real
happiness. l believe in high wages,
but l demand hard work in return.
The United States Steel corporation
always paid men high wages. This is
possible only with a corporation form
OF organization which you call trusts.
The trust has come to stay. 1t means
high wages, economy, lack of waste,
and is hence industrially solid"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

It is now charged that Marmacks
death was the result of conspiracy
to murder. The sheriff of the county
was present and made no attempt to
interfere. He has been arrested as a
co-conspirator.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

Postmaster General Meyer announc.
es that the postal deficit for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1908, amounted to
$16,910,279 The receipts were $751;
47S,633, being s7,56S765 greater than
the previous year and the expenditures
s20S, 1886. The deficit is the largest
In the history of the postoffice depart.
ment An analysis shows that s9,891,-
32l represents the advance in the rate
OF compensation authorized by con
gress for employees of the railway mail
service, rural delivery service, city
delivery service, and assistant post
masters and clerks In postoffices. The
normal increase in the revenue for sew
eral years was about 0 per cent, and
in 1908 4.29 per cent, the falling off In
the rate Of growth being due to the
financial depression.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS

Taft and Sherman are In conference
citizens Is scheduled for the event.
legislation, pushing the postal savings
bank measure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

Denver will be fifty years old Nov.
18th and a banquet of 400 prominent
and will probably talk over national
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

Cripple Creek Democrats figure on
twelve state appointments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

The supreme court handed down a
large batch of decisions Wednesday.
None affected this section of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-11-16

1t is rumored the anti-Guggenheim
Republicans will come in for their
share of state and legislative patron.
age during the next two years.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17
ANOTHER CAREY ACT PROJECT.
Owyhee Land 4 Irrigation Company to
Reclaim More Than 10000 Acres.

Articles of incorporation were filed
with the secretary of state yesterday
by The Owyhee Land & Irrigation
company, limited, which will develop
a Carey Act project of $4,000 sGssa.ess.
the south side Of the .SRSIk r;var cs ~ ~
uated in owyhse. 1551anfy. and which I
! W. soriA. ~-tfle connecting link for a
chain of irrigated lands reaching from
Minldoka to the mouth of Revnold
creek, below Guffey.
The segregation comprises some az
the choicest lands in southern Idaho.
lying in the valleys Of Fossil. Birch
and Castle creeks, at an altitude OF 900
feet lower than Boise. Small tracts
now under cultivation indicate that the
soil is remarkable tor fertility and
great depth, with no lava above or
below the surface, according to the
statements of the promoters.
The waters of Castle, Meadows ana
Spring creek are utilized together With
the storm waters of Boulder creek.
Large reservoirs will be put In 0n
Castle creek where conditions are snid
to be most favorable. The cost to COM
plete the project is estimated at $780,
900. - v'vv'-
The officers and directors Of the nov
concern are M. D. Polk, president e
s. Polk. secretary and treasurer. and
Robert Altman.
The work of construction viii No
gin within q few days. the company
having been fully financed.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The firm of Guibert & Priebe, jewel
ers, although young one. among
the old establishments of our city, is
old when experience and skill in their
line is considered. They and their as
sistants are OF great competency In
fine watch repairing, and repair works
of all kinds are turned out as good as
new. Although cramped as to room to
display their entire stock, the pur-
chasers can find q carefully and ju-
diciously selected line OF sterling ware
from the tiniest silver spieces. which
can be sent by mail, to the largest sets
fit to adorn any home. Their 16 diff
ferent kinds OF sterling Twin Falls
souvenirs, will appeal to anyone So
it is in solid and gold filled jewelry and
watches, cut glass, genuine hand
painted china Parties who desire
gems are guaranteed as to quality and
weight of them. The firm believes In
skill being rewarded and isfgiving hon.
est value Their store is Main Avenue
South. They are pleased to show their
goods and give suggestions. 49,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

]. E. Lane, president of the Thou
sand Springs Land & Transportation
company, stated today regarding the
report that the Thousand Springs pow
er site had been acquired by the North
ern Pacific Railroad company, that the
land on which the springs have their
outflow was purchased from the gov
eminent by his company, by the plac-
ing of script purchased by them from
the agents of the Northern Pacific
company. this script being taken by
the government for the purpose, of
public lands. In accordance with the
taw in relation to such matters. no.
tice. 10 That effect wss posted upon the
fand SO purchased, and the report rela-
tive to the railway location was made
current without an investigation Of the
truth being made. Capital News
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mrs. Rhoda Sandness, wife of John
c. Sandness, died at the family home
in this city Thursday evening at 8
o'clock, after short Illness Of pneu-
monia. She leaves to mourn her loss
husband and two little daughters,
also father and mother, who reside in
Strong City, Iowa. The funeral was
held from the Christian church Sun
day afternoon at 80. being conducted
by the Rev. Martin Muller, Of the Ger
man Lutheran denomination of which
the deceased was CONSTANT member.
The whole community extends to the
bereaved husband and daughters its
sympathy in their hour OF trouble.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

A. P. Senior left last week on the
train and informed his friends that he
was going to Pocatello on short bust
ness trip. He returned to Twin Falls
Thursday with young lady whom he
introduced as Mrs. Senior and took his
friends completely by surprise. He
was married last Tuesday in Pocatello
to Miss Effie Fraser of Chicago, and
they will make theil home in this city.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sen
Tor extend to them their heartiest con-
CALCULATIONS.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

While being taken from the east
bound train Monday evening to the
waiting room to await the arrival Of q
rig to convey him to a hospital. Harry
Stanton. who had been brought from
Bull with a severe case Of pneumonia.
passed awav. Very little Is known Of
the deceased, but It is supposed that
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Weaver were
called upon to mourn the loss of their
infant child which passed to the great
beyond last Saturday evening. The
little one had been i'll almost since the
day of it's birth. The funeral was held
from the home Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock, Rev. John Gourley of the
Presbyterian church, officiating. He
was assisted by the choir, who render
ed several selections. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weaver have the entire sympathy Of
the community in the loss of their first
born.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The members of the Young Peoples
Bible class of the Presbyterian Sun
day school, prepetrated pleasant sur
prise on Miss Beth Hamilton at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs S.
T. Hamilton. The evening, which was
spent in playing old fashioned games,
proved most enjoyable to the young
people. The occasion was in ceebra-
ton of Miss Hamiltons birthday, and
the hostess delighted the palates of the
guests by splendid birthday cake, to-
gether with other dainty refreshments.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The Presbyterian Sunday school is
planning on an elaborate Christmas
entertainment and tree next Thursday
evening in the K. P. hall. The pro-
gram is in charge of an efficient com.
mittee and should A,xt~e highly en-.
tertainingA me following program
VIII be rendered with perhaps slight
changes:
Song-Primary Glass.
Recitation-Burd Wall.
observation-disclosures Darger.
Trio-Misses Dorathy and Margaret
West and Ethel Davies.
Recitation-Jris Guthrie.
Recitation-Oliver West.
Vocal Solo-Inez Dyer.
Reading-Miss West.
Colleen French.
Motion Cong-Primarv Glass.
RecjtatiOn-Orrin Hill.
Recltation-Bessi Walpert.
Recitation Wilbur Votaw
SOng-Six little folks
Recitaticn-Katherin Cairncross.
Double Quarette-Six little folks.
Recitation-David Bissett.
Double Quartette
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

c. D. Anderson, proprietor of the
1ewelry store. and A s. Baty, proprie-
tor of the Ladies' Emporium on Main
avenue, have moved their stock of
goods to their fine new quarters in the
Lacy building next TO the Commerq' 4
bank building. When the gentlaihen
get their stock in shape, they VIII have
one Of the fff5est stores !iAehe city.
They will both increase their now
large stock of goods.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The Kingsbury Printing and Sta
tfopery company Of this city. have
gotten out neat post card folder of
THE Twin Falls Country. Where the
great Snake River Rolls" with pic
lures showing different scenes along
the Snake river, and in the city Of
Twin Falls. The folder is a splendid
advertisement for the city. and tract
and will no doubt be sent to people in
the east in great numbers.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17
COURT HOUSE BONDS SOLD.
Bring Premium Of Six Thousand Three
Hundred Dollars.

The bids for the $4,000 court house
bonds were opened in the office OF the
auditor Monday afternoon, and the
bonds sold to the best bidder. There
was considerable range to the bids and
the board had little difficulty in pick
ing the lucky bidder. The bid went to
Dewitt, Trember & company OF Chica-
60, who bid $6,S75 for the bonds above
par value.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

he was working at one of the ditch
camps west of Bull, where he con-
tracted the fatal malady He appear
ed to be man Of between As and so
years of age. The remains were taken
to local undertaking establishment
where arrangements were made for
the funeral. Services were held from
Miller's chapel Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock, conducted by Father Buis-
man, and the remains were inferred in
the Catholic cemetery.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The club dance that is to be given
on Christmas night will be one of the
social events of the season. The COM
mittee having charge of the ball are
sparing no pains to get the best
music that can be obtained. Refresh
ments will be served and a splendid
time is insured to all the members
that attend
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17
1. 0. 0. F. Hall.

Twin Falls, Ida, QecrI 18th 1908
whereas, il hssk pleased the Al
mlsRls e pluck the bright blossom
from our Brother and Sister Viewers
home. it is for a purpose none Of us
dare divine.
The holy joy is theirs Of knowing
that angel eyes nov watch for their
coming and that they have the tender
and loving sympathy of Primrose Re-
beka lodge, No. rs; and be 1t further
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to Bro. and Sister
Weaver; that copy be printed in the
Twin Falls Times, and copy spread
upon the record OF this lodge.
MANA A. SHIELDS.
MARY ROBINSON,
MARGARET LOWE,
Committee.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The residents Of the east end OF tho
CITY are up In arms about the stencil
coming FROM the refuse on the city
DUMP. which Is within the city limits.
A petition was circulated among the
business men asking the council to
abate the nuisance and purchase land
outside Of the city where It will not he
. menace to the health Of the people.
The present dump has always been an
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

J. r. Grinstead of Warrensburg, Mo-,
an old-time friend of Henry ]. Wall,
was in the city last week visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall. Mr.. Grinstead was
highly pleased with Twin Falls and
the tract, and may conclude to invest
here in the near future. He will visit
the Pacific coast before returning to
his home in Missouri
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Auker r. Mailer, aged 80 years, died
in this city last Wednesday of typhoid
fever. He was brought here from Buhl
some time ago for treatment, but the
fever had made such progress that
nothing could be done for him. Mr..
Mailer was a member of the Odd Fell
lows, and was buried by that order
from Hunts chapel Saturday after
noon at o'clock.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Herman Schurger left last night for
Rexburg, where he went to look I'D a
stone quarry there. Mr. Schurger will
make arrangements to ship stone to
this city for building purposes. He has
also ordered a carload of tombstones
and VIII open up yard for the sale of
monuments.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mrs. E. B. Williams, who has been
i'll with typhoid fever for the past six
weeks, has SO far recovered as to be
able to walk around the house. This
will be welcome news to Mrs Will
liams' many friends in this city
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

w. B. and W. H. Rigney and w. K.
Rambo returned Saturday evening
from weeks hunting trip on the head
waters of Rock Greek and had the
~Epod luck to bring home with them
four fine deer To say that the boys
are proud of their good fortune is put
ting 1t very mildly.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Miss Villa Eden was in the city
Monday doing some Christmas shop
ping. Miss Eden has just recovered
from severe attack of typhoid fever
and this is her first trip to Twin Falls
for some months
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

]. c. Porterfield Of the Faris & Kesl
Construction company, was in Twin
Falls the first of the week on business.
His company has taken a contract on
the Twin Falls-Salmon river dam and
are at present working there.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Twin Falls lodge, No. 90, I. o. 0. F.,
will give their second annual ball,
Thursday evening, December "a. The
best of music will be furnished, and
the committee who have the ball in
charge say that the present BALI will
eclipse anything they have attempted.
Remember the date, Christmas eve,
December "a.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Thomas Ray and family of Peters
burg, Neb., who have been visiting
with the family of j. N. CLAIR for some
time past, left Monday evening for
Newport, Oregon, where they will
spend the winter. They will return to
Twin Falls in the spring to make their
home. as they are very we'll pleased
with the country.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal
church, gave most successful bazaar
and cooked food sale last Saturday and
Melted neat sum. The class of fancy
articles sold by the ladies of the
churches has ever proved acceptable
and the array presented at the
sale Saturday was no exception.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Willard Wyatt held the lucky num-
Der that drew the large monograph
that was ratified at the Bedford Drug
store last Saturday evening, his num-
Der being SO. Mr.. Wyatt is as proud
OF his achievement as boy with his
arst pair of red-top boots L. A. Pierce
won the second prize, small phono-
graph.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mesdames A. E. Bisset and A. ].
Bingham have opened up neat candy
kitchen in the Dime theatre where
they will sell homemade candy, nuts
and cigars. They opened up for bust
ness last Saturday and are doing a
nice business with l2e youngsters and
the older people, as we'll.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Statesman Bureau, Washington, Dec.
14.-Secretary Garfield has received
reports on proposition to remove the
HALEY land Office 10 more central
point in that district, and after exam
lining the situation feels the interests
of the department require removal, but
it has not been definitely determined
what action will be taken.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

j. S. Keel and Will J. Young have
entered into partnership and will
open real estate Office in the room
that was occupied by the Racket store.
Both gentlemen are old residents here
and are familiar with land values on
the tract.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Miss Grace Upton, one of the nurses
In the Twin Falls hospital, went to
Miner Monday evening, to take the
place of Miss Ladd, who had been nur-
sing in the family of H. G. Williams,
who are i'll with the typhoid fever.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Some of the windows in the Presby-
terrain church arrived last week and
were placed this week. The windows
are OF quiet but attractive patterns
and will give artistic effect to the in
terror finish. The pastor, Rev. Mr.
Gourley, expects to hold the dedica-
ton some time about the first of Feb
ruary.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

c. B. Whitley, cashier of the Twin
Fails Bank & Trust company, will
leave in few days for Kansas City to
spend Christmas with his family. When
he returns Mrs. Whitley will accom-
pany him and they will take up their
permanent residence in this city.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church netted about $3.50 at their ba-
zaar and supper held in the Lavering
building. The money earned will be
used for improvements in the new
church.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

S. G. Hull returned Tuesday from
Omaha, Neb., where he has been for
the past four months. He will make
his headquarters with the Twin Falls
Music House, and intends to make his
home in this city.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Clyde Upton departed Monday even
ing for Rapid City, South Dakota
where he will spend the winter. He
will return to the Twin Falls tract in
the spring.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Minkley of Port
land, Oregon, are visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. G. D. Thomas this week. Mrs.
M1nkley is sister Of Mrs. Thomas and
Will visit for the winter with
her, while Mr.. Minkley will return OF
Portland tonight.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mrs. w. A. Childefs and children de-
parted Monday evening for Larry, Kan,
where they will visit for some time
with relatives and friends. They will
return home by the way of ST. Joe, Mo.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mrs. H. ]. Hill has rented the sec
ond floor of the new Lacy building and
will conduct first-class dining room.
She will take possession the first of
the year.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

P. D. Neer Of Castleford, was in the
city Wednesday transacting some land
business before Auditor West. He
gave this office pleasant call and left
his name on the subscription book,
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

RObt. M. Hayes of the firm of Meigs
& Hayes, implement dealers of Bull,
was business visitor in town the first
of the week. Mr.. Hayes reports bust
ness in his line flOurishing.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Bedford, depart
ed Monday evening for Hot Lake, Ore.
gon, where Mr.. Bedford will take a
much needed rest. They expect to be
gone about thirty days.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Miss NJ Nordling of Chicago, arrived
in the city Tuesday and will assist he1
sister in starting their new store in
the Nordling building.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

The Presbyterian Ladies will have
on sale in the old Lavering furniture
store, west of the postoffice, Saturday,
December 10, of cake and fancy arti-
cles.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Mrs. M. r. Fuller and children left
Sunday evening for Boise, where they
will spend the holidays visiting with
relatives and friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

H. H. Picket, one of the substantial
business men of the Murtaugh neigh
borhood, was in the city the last of the
week on business. He returned to his
home Sunday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17
CALKlNS & BOOT, Proprietors

eye sore to the citizens and should
have been removed a long while ago.
The petition was very generally sign
ed by the taxpayers.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

A. Mcpherson was in Boise the last
of the week attending a meeting OF
the state board of horticultural, OF
which he is the secretary.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Will Burton Of the firm of Perrine &
Burton, went to Burley Tuesday night
to visit with his parents for a few
days. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton have been
visiting for the last three months with
relatives in Ohio and Indiana
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

f. G. Horne Of the Salmon River
project, made a business trip to Boise
Friday. He returned to Twin Falls
the first of the week
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Miss Blythe Sprague came down
from Miner yesterday to do some
Christmas shopping. She returned to
her home this evening.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

Police Judge W. j. Smith, who has
been i'll for the last month, departed
for Shoshone, where he will remain
for some time visiting with old friends.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

c. A. Tush returned to Twin Falls
Tuesday from Oakland, California,
where he accompanied the remains of
Mrs. Tush for interment.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-17

l.. G. Perrine of Miner, was in Twin
Fails over Sunday. He reports every
thing running along nicely in the city
by the dam.