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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-09-09

AN ALARM OF FIRE
has a dreadful meaning to the uninsured
man. For you that means now.
1t means that through his forget
fitness or negligence he is face to face
with ruin. Too late then to
THINK ABOUT FIRE INSURANCE.
The time to think and to act is before
the fire. 1t may not mean so tomorrow.
Better have us issue you a policy to-day.
Insurance is one of those things that can
not be neglected with safety for single
day.
CRAWFORD RANNEY.
INSURANCE,
st. Johnsbury, Vermont.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24

they had been laid at their feet with
out any effort on their part, and are
better able to appreciate them at
something of their true value.
Mr.. o. ]. O'Dell, who brought to a
successful close the great $4,000 prize
contest of the Times, has been prom
inently identified with this special line
Of newspaper promotion and adver-
tising work for several years.
He came to this paper highly recon-
mended by leading papers of the Pa
ciflc coast, where successful contests
of this character have been conducted
by him.
Having made special study OF cir
culation for several years he is parti-
cularly adapted to this line of work,
and during the past two years has
managed a number of successful con-
tests on papers in Sacramento, Stock
ton and San Jose, California; Reno,
Nevada; Medford and Pendleton, Ore
gon, and several others.
All the circulation contests con-
Quoted by him have had successful
closes, and the management of the
Twin Falls Times congratulates him
on the successful close of the Times
contest, and recommends him to other
newspapers for the business-like me-
thcds employed in the handling of his
contracts.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
A ROUSINC
CLUB MEETING
Commercial Club Takes Up TEL
ephone Rate Question.
WILL ORGANIZE A FAIR ASSOCIA.
TION FOR COUNTY.
Large Number of Representative Busi-
ness Men Turn Out TO One of the
Most Enthusiastic Meetings Ever
Held.

When President Booth called the
Commercial club to order about eight
O'Clock Tuesday evening, there was
present one of the largest crowds ever
In the club rooms since the reorgan-
ization of the club The call for the
meeting was issued for the purpose of
gettlng the club interested in several
projects OF consequence to the city.
The first matter brought up was the
terrific rate charged by the Bell Tele-
phone company. The general discus
sion by members brought out wealth
OF information concerning rates
charged where the telephone company
has competition and in every case the
rate In such case was much lower
than In the cities where the Bell COM
pany had the monopoly George Aiken
presented several potent facts for the
consideration of the club; John Max
well and DR.. Clouchek, C. M. Hill, Don
Bryan, James Mcmillan and c.. e.
Booth spoke with vigor on the uues--
ton. A motion was passed empower
ing the president to appoint commit
tee to see every phone user in the city
and get them to agree to cut out the
phone II the Bell company does not
make some concession. When the vote
was called every man in the club room
rose to his feet.
After the telephone case had been
disposed OF the question of securing
grounds and organizing a fair
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
BRIEF COURT
HAPPENINGS
Civil Cases fill Up First Of the
Week.
MANY DIVORCE CASES COME UP
FOR SETTLEMENT.
Case Of DOwner VS.. Twin Falls.ShO
sh0ne Land l. Water Company Oc.
cupies Large Part of Week. Recess
Will Be Taken Over Christmas.


The following cases We're disposed
of in the District court since the last
issue of the Times:
Ella Fritz VS.. B. A. Fritz, action fol
divorce, decree granted plaintiff
Culmer Paint & Glass Co., VS.. A. E
Abbott, j. M. Abbott, Roy Abbott AND
Hulda Abbott, jury found for the plain
tiff in the sum of $227.73.
Addie G. Moore VS.. Lee c. Moore
divorce granted plaintiff with the Gus.
tody of the minor children
Jack McCommon, Agt., VS.. N. A
Spence, ct al, case dismissed at plain
titf's cost.
Thos. Costello VS. A. H. Kellogg
case dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
Blanche B. Hunt VS.. Chas. E. Fitch
judgment for plaintiff.
J. G. Savage VS.. Mary L. Savage
continued for the term at request OF
plaintiffs attorney.
Benz. L. Taylor VS.. Lora May Taylor
divorce granted plaintiff.
Bert McCreary VS.. Lucy McCreary
action for. divorce, case taken under
advisement by the court.
Huntington Downer VS.. Twin Falls
Shoshone Land & Water Co., action
for foreclosure Of mortgage, trial be-
fore jury. Arguments we're being
heard Wednesday afternoon.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.
Carl Lind Struck BY Runaway Team
Tuesday,

Carl Lind, the real caste man. had a
very narrow escape from serious in
jury,if not instant death, Tuesday af.
ternoOn while crossing the street from
the Idaho Department store to Broth
erton's barber shop
dray team that was left united in
front of the Office of DR.. w. H. Clou-
chek, became frigh: ened and ran away
the tongue of the wagon striking Mr.
Lind in the back and dragging him for
some distance. When Mr.. Lind was
picked up he was unconscious but
soon came around all right. He is
going around with a limp and says he
feels like he had been run through a
threshing machine and is mourning
the loss of fine new overcoat that
was torn to pieces in the collision.
The practice o. leaving teams united
on Main avenue is becoming very CON-
mon and very dangerous practice
with the crowded conditions of the
streets.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24

watched with interest the increase in
the weekly standings Of the various
candidates, and have drawn their own
inferences as to the wonderful in
crease in circulation, which means an
added value to their advertisements.
This condition comes only as a ma
tural result, since the greater number
of readers the greater the value of the
Times as an advertising medium.
1t is to be deplored that all could
not win the grand capital prize, the
Tryber piano, or Racine-Satteley
buggy, or the other prizes, but this is
in the nature of things impossible, and
one sympathizes keenly with those who
have put in hours and days of hard
labor and at the end fail to receive the
prize for which they have striven. But
even then the work has not all been
wasted effort.
Every candidate, whether she cares
to fight the battle of the ballots or
not, is better able to fight the battle
of daily existence today than she was
before she entered the contest.
Though she may feel the disappoint-
ment keenly, she must realize that fac
ing the world does not seem nearly SO
formidable now as it did few weeks
ago.
Those who were successful are de-
serving of congratulations and praise
They will appreciate the prizes a
thousand fold more than they would II
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
TIMES CONTEST WINNERS

association was discussed and met
with general approval. On
motion of j. A. Waters a committee OF
eight was appointed to canvass the
city and county for subscription and
report at some future meeting. An
other committee of five was appointed
to devise ways and means of forming
a stock company.
Don Bryan, who is delegate the
National Wool Growers Association
which meets at Pocatello next month
was instructed to invite the delegates
some fifteen hundred, to visit Twin
Falls as guests of the Commercial
club.
On motion of r. M. McCollum, the
club went on record for demanding
of the Oregon Short Line a side trip tc
Twin Falls on every tourist ticket is
sued for the onAlaska-Pacific ex-
position held at Seattle next year.
On motion of George Sprague COM
mittee was appointed consisting of
himself, E C. Lavering and A. ]. Pea
vey, to confer with the council about
getting city delivery for Twin Falls.
The receipts of the postoffice have
been sufficient for some time to get
such service whenever the crossings
and street improvements can be made
to conform to the departmental re-
quirements.
The advertising committee was in
structed to get busy with an advertis-
ing circular or booklet.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
ank burlington Won the $35ooo Tryber Piano
Miss Bertha Bentley Won the Buggy, 199,560 Votes

business way, which is an incentive to
great undertakings.
No contest in the history of news
paper enterprise in this section of the
state has been more successful than
this one.
In fairness to every one of the can
didates who worked during the con-
test, 1t can be said that they gave their
almost undivided attention to securing
new subscribers and increasing the
circulation of the Times in great num-
bers.
The public has generally awakened
to the fact that the Times was the
paper for their homes, and today it
has hundreds of subscribers, who, up
to the time of the contest, had not read
the Times, but today are its staunchest
friends.
If there is one class of citizens more
than another interested in the Times
great contest, 1t is the business men
and general advertisers, who have
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
SPLENDID AD.
FOR COUNTY
Poultry Exhibit Will Come Off
Next Month.
ASSOCIATION OFFERING SOME
VERY RICH PREMIUMS.
Exhibition Will Be Placed In Orpheum
Theatre. Outside Judge Will Award
Prizes to Best Pens.

The first annual exhibition of the
Twin Falls County Poultry Association
is to be held in the Orpheum theatre,
Twin Falls, January 2Sth, 29th and
10th, 1909. A prominent Judge has
been engaged to pass upon each bird
exhibited, according to standard re-
quirements and will issue a score
card for each specimen, which will
SHOW the exhibitor Just where the de-
fects are and enable him to make his
matings intelligently and breed out the
defects.
There are a great many birds on
the tract, both in land and water fowl.
All breeders Of pure bred stock want
to know how good their specimens are,
but they cannot tell this until they
have placed them in competition with
others in the same class and had them
passed upon by an acknowledged au-
thority like Judge Heinrich.
We want every breeder who has any
kind Of pure bred poultry. to bring
them to the show. The benefits to be
derived are many.
Birds will be we'll cared for.
The success of the show is assured.
Don't hesitate to exhibit your birds
because you think they are not as good
as others which may be on exhibition.
An award placed by our Judge will
be of no small value The work OF
show is educational in character.
Many special premiums have been
donated by local and outside mer-
chants, and breeders.
An attractive premium list will be
ready for mailing In few days. II
interested send for copy
MRS. B. F. MCPHERSON.
Peavey, Idaho. Secretarv
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24

With the biggest aggregate vote ever
polled in similar contest in southern
Idaho, the Times $S00.00 contest clos
ed Wednesday night at 10 o'clock
The conditions of the contest were
so easy that it proved attractive from
the very start, and before a week had
passed, before the first announcement
of votes, scores of men, women and
children in the surrounding country
were engaged in friendly rivalry seek
ing votes for their choice.
Nip and tuck they fought for several
weeks, each vote adding to the interest
of the contest At no time from the
casting of the first ballot, was it pos
sible to pick the winner SO close was
the battle.
From time to time many person
took a guess on the possible winners,
but these hardly eXpr essed their opin-
ion before another large bunch of
votes was cast and their choice was
found among the lower ones.
Thus it went through the whole con-
test, first one, then another, forging
ahead.
That there should be no disappoint-
ment and that the efforts of the will
ing workers should not go unreward-
ed, even should their friends not win
one Of the two grand prizes, the man
ager of the contest divided the city and
the surrounding country into districts,
and offered prizes for the most popular
lady in each district.
This increased the interest in the
contest and resulted in satisfaction
for everybody, which was the chief de-
sire of the Times.
Votes came from all parts of the
c.Mnty as we'll as from several out
size states, and with each ballot came
indisputable proof that the Times is
the leading paper IN this section of
the state, for the ballots meant new
subscriptions to the paper.
Hundreds of subscriptions, all paid
in advance for from one to five years,
were secured through this novel con-
test.
Fairness of the Contest.
The Times is receiving praise from
every side, from the business men and
the contestants themselves, for the
treatment accorded each and every
candidate. Some became discouraged
and doubtful of the outcome of the
final count, but giving the manage
ment the benefit of the doubt, which is
greatly appreciated, they had personal
interviews with the contest manager
and learned to their own satisfaction
that the least evidence of partiality
was unfounded and that fair, square
and impartial deal was given to each
and every contestant.
This feeling increased the enthu-
siasm and interest shown by all the
candidates in their untiring efforts to
be declared winner among winners
in the Times great enterprise and
grand voting contest, in which over
$4,000 in awards were offered to po-
pular and energetic ladies'. No doubt
everyone connected with the contest
has been benefited in some way or an
other in the experience gained in a
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24
An Apology.

Through some misinformation, The
Times has twice in the past few is
sues, referred to Judson l. Tolman as
being on trial In the district court.
This week letter received from Mr..
Tolman informs the Times that the
man on trial was Joseph Tolman, and
not Judson l. Tolman, as this paper
stated last week. 1t was not the inten-
ton OF the Times to blacken Judson l.
ROMANS character, and this state
ment Is made as part repaa alton at
least to Mr.. Tolman, who stands high
IN his community and who is in every
respect good citizen.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24

For building Loans see Arthur ].
Peavey, Hotel Perrine building
10-29-tf
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1908-12-24

Pay your Christmas debts with =
pair Of New Year Slippers.
THE FAMOUS SHOE STORE.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
Methodist Epis copal Church.

RSAa Illus MI
g. " Lutz, pastor. Churah corner
St. Paul and Maple streets. Residence
500 South Chatham. Both Phones.
Services for Sunday August 80.
3: 9::SS0-Class meeting, led bysRey, AL.
fred Cressey.
9:3O 3O-Methodist brotherhood in the
assembly room of the basement. Prof.
Geo. a. Franklin, President. All
the men Of the church and city invited
Good music and very interesting meet
ing. IS.
10 :3O-M forming worship sermon by
pastor, subject, The Young Man and
Woman in the Making of History,
pipe organ, splendid music by the choir
and soloists. Baptism of infants. Re.
ceptloD Of members. Everyone invit.
ed. Strangers welcome, II
12:00-Sunday school, w. o. Craig,
supt Fine Sunday School, good music
Parents are invited to bring their
children and remain to the Sunday
school.
7:O0-Epworth League, Miss Tanye
Burgess, pres. All the young people
of the city invited. Topic, "Crosses of
the Cross" Miss Mabelle Tompkins,
leader.
8:O0-Union service,
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
SOME POLITICAL CHESTNUTs.

We expect that Congressman
Tawney's record of something he
did for the dairy interests eight or
ten years ago. will be scattered all
over this district again as it was six
years ago. 1t is about time that these
chestnuts were buried and some
thing that Mr.. Tawney has done for
his constituents during the past ten
years be substituted. Senator Knat-
void has a more vital relation to the
dairy interests of this district than
Tawney dreams of having. When
you receive anything from the
knight Campaign bureau this time
see how ancient it's matter is and
throw it in to the waste basket for
something modern and up to date.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
HAPPY Tho UGHT CLUB.

The Happy Thought club met at
the home Of Mrs. Walter Homnne]
on Oakland avenue Thursday after
noon. There were about forty pres
se11t to enjoy the pleasant afternoon.
Mrs: Thornton Of Fargo, 81.
mother Of Mrs. Chet Brown, and Mrs.
Maud Bingham Of Marshal1town. Ia.
were honor guests Of the club. At 5
o'clock fine lunch was served, the
table servers being decorated in
green. Miss Campbell and Miss Fos-
ter helped Mrs. Hommel and Mrs.
Campbell in serving. Mrs. Mahnke
added to the pleasure OF the after
noon by rendering several musical
ions. The next meeting will be
held ct the home Of Mrs. >. Frazer,
Sept. 8: ;s.' ssss-;..'
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
Surprise Party for Miss Brooks.

Miss Margaret Brooks of Winona.
who has been spending the past two
weeks at the home of her uncles.
Riley and Asa Brooks, was very
pleasantly surprised Saturday even
ing at the home Of the latter, south
OF Austin, by about fifty of her
young friends Mr.. Fay Pratt, with
few we'll chosen words presented
her with a beautiful gold ring. Dane
ing was enjoyed till II o'clock, when
light refreshments were served and
all departed for their homes. Miss
Brooks left for her home Tuesday
afternoon.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26


B w Gillam of Redfeld, S. Is,
returned home Monday after spend
ing = week with his brother. DR.. CO.
Gillian.
Rev. and Mrs. J. "a. e. Naess Re.
turned l1 q Monday evening from q months
outing ct Buffalo lake, MINI. Rev.
s.Naess will dedicate the new church at
his old home in Wisconsin, Sunday
Aug. 20.
Set q good start and enroll in the
SSiankatos Commersial College, atsthe
Fall opening, Sept. I. Send for cata-
logue.
Mrs. ". c. Winsel returned Tues
day tosh her home in Rush City after a
4 weeks visit with friends and Jelatiyes
in the city.
For sale, 2o:shoats weighing IS to
s115 pounds. Wanted to trade gang
piow for sulky plow. Inquire at Lars
Hansen's blacksmith shop. 2t
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
THE HORNED. PICNIC,

The $50 employees of the HORNED
packing house held their annual pic
mic at Lafayette park Saturday. The
procession formed at Central park
about $3.50 and marched in two
lines up Water street to Main and
south to the park. Tichy's band led
followed by speakers of the day and
the ladies of the Office and company
in carriages. The HORNED drum
corps and the kukluk brought up the
rear. The families of the employees
were also guests making a large and
merry company. At the park the
exercises consisted of prayer by Rev
G. w. Lutz and addressed by Geo. A.
HORNED and Lafayette French.
At II o'clock bountiful dinner
was served and the afternoon was
spent in visiting and in sports. A
baseball game was played between
the HORNED team and lie Roy, score
5 to 4 in favor of Austin. It was a
fne game. In the contests the win
ners were: cracker eating, John Ell
lison; bologna eating, John McDer-
mott; tug of war, office force; fat
mans race, E. B. Smith; ladies' race
Mrs. Tony Lickteig; boys shoe race:
Fred Stark; three legged race, James
Stephenson; tug of war, killing
gang.
The weather was delightful and
H~-voted that the seventh annual
picnic was the biggest and best yet
In the evening the sales force OF
the HORNED company, S5 in number
was entertained at a banquet at the
Fox Hotel: A very pleasant occasion
was enjoyed. These are the hustlers
for trade and they are getting it in
great chunks.
Many of the HORNED employees
and their wives and sweethearts en-
joyed a. big dance at Maurek's hall
in the evening.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
For Sale.

Some fine young cows just freshened
strains for family or dairy purposes:
Also 30 Colonies of bees containing
pure tested Italian queens just the
right age for next years work. Must
do not expect to be here to care for
them during the winter and spring.
Enquire of .-.
F. A. TICKNOR,
ct Austin Mimi.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
Special Trans and Low Rates To
State Fair Via Chicago, Mil.
Waukee & st. Paul Ry.

Special trains leave Austin at Sis A.
N. each day from August 31st to Sep.
Stember 5th, incl clusiYe, fol. st. Paul and
Minneapolis Returning leaves Min
Eneapolis p. M. and st. Paul 7::4O
55P n. Only one fare and q half for the
round trip. Tickets on sale August
#3Oth to September 4th, inclusive, good
to return until Septem Der 9Th. Full
lnformation from any ticket agent Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee s&&sS Paul BY.
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26
Filed For The Primary

The following have filed with the
Auditor to have their names 20 on the
primary ballots:
For Representative, North Dist. p.
VIM. 9. Grimm of Clayton
VIM. A. Nolan of Grand Meadow
VIM. A. Wilson of Racine (Prohib; }
Fred Christgau of Dexter (Dem J
For Representative, South Dist.
Harlan G. Palmer of lie Roy
Chas. r. Boostrom of Austin
Geo. Gilbertson of Leroy ~.
Hubert Carey of Adams =.
For County Treasurer
O. j. Dickens of Dexter
s. a. Smith of Austin
For Supt. of Schools s:s..s s. .s..s 49,
Miss Grace b. Sherwood, Austin
For Commissioner, First Dist.
o. j.. Tanner of Red Rock
Chas =. Schwartz of Sergeant
For County Attorney
Arthur W. Wright. t1
For County Auditor. '.
George Robertson
Commissioner bird Dist.
+. F. Hlambrecht Of LeRoy
For Judge Of Probate
John n. Greenman Of Austin
For Coroner,
Dr.. g. q. Lewis Of Austin
For Commissions Fifth Dist.
VIM. Christie Of Austin $tI5:s3.s=3zs s3
John G. Hawkins Of Austin
Mower County transcript., 1908-08-26

W Robinson Of Drnmquin, On
tario has been trout bled for years with.
indigestion and recommends CHAM ber-
slains Stomach and Liver Tablets as
.sthe best medic iclne 4 ever used 9
troubled with sindig estion or constipat-
ion give. them q trial They are certain
to prove beneficial They ysareseasy TO
take and pleasant ii effect. Price, Is
cents Sanp Pies free .at alI druggists.