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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06
list was read as follows:

Miss Cherry was showered with
congratulations and for a few mo-
ments she leaned on her sisters
shoulder and gave way to happy
tears. In the excitement of the mo-
ment, the losing contestants were
forgotten, but when they pressed for
ward to offer congratulations to the
winner, they rose in the admiration
of all. Miss Carrier was especially
generous in her remarks to the victor,
and her words were not forgotten, as
win appear later
The house was soon cleared, and as
people went home, expressions of sat
isfaction were heard on every hand.
People who had been ringing the
telephone at The Armory, now turned
their attention to the Cherry home,
and inquiries and congratulations
kept somebody at the telephone until
nearly morning. If ever town was
happy over winning a game, if ever
a community was delighted over hav-
ing bestowed something of real value
upon deserving person, then Black
foot was sample of community
pleased with itself and its work.
1t was the subject of Sunday talk
and comment. 1t was referred to in
sermons as we'll as on the street
corners. and on Monday. The Republi-
can Office was the recipient Of many
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06

The Bridge Street Restaurant is
the place to go when you are look
ing for something good to eat. They
serve regular dinner for Csc and up.
Also short orders at all times
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06

cause our lives nave DeeH SpOLlcSSly
clean, and | don't know of anything
that is quite so strengthening to the
lives of men and women as to go into
these contests. Even II you fail, you
have gone into them and you have
come out and your purposes in life
have been strengthened and If you
don't get the piano try again. They
tell us Mr.. Trego will be at it again
next year, SO if all the ladies do not
get one tonight, perhaps there will be
somebody left to get one next year.
One of the fortunate features about
piano is the soothing kind Of noise
you can get out of it wish we had
Paderwhiskers here to show us what
might be done in bringing out the
warbling music capable of being
brought out of an instrument of that
kind, but for me it would be phe-
nomenon. (Laughter.) You people
don't know what phenomenon is.
There was a man said to Scotch
man--we haven't had a Scotchman
tonight. (Laughter) That man Trego
has been talking about the Irish and
the Dutch. man says to Scotch
man, What is a phehomenon?' He
says "You see that cow" He says
yes" well that COW is not a phe-
nomenon. You see that tree over
there? Well that tree is not phe-
nomenon, but when you see that COW
climbing that tree that is a phenom-
enon.' (Applause.)
am very glad indeed that have
the opportunity of presenting the
good old Scotchman. ! want to tell
you story about an 1rishman. Three
men were one day talking about how
swift train could run. The Eng
lishman said his train could run so
swiftly that the telegraph poles look
ed like solid body The Scotchman
said his train ran so swiftly that the
telegraph poles looked like tomb
stones. "Bejabbers!" says Pat, I'VE
were in train that went through a
field of turnips and through field of
carrots and over little stream of
water. and we went so fast thought
it was broth" (Laughter.) Now
this address of mine is not like my
sermons. always preach harmonic
ally. That is, | begin at the begin
ming and end at the ending, but in
this address can begin at the end-I
can begin at the middle or can go
both ways or | can sit down. am
not going to drink am not taken
to drinking. want to congratulate
Mr.. 1'rego on the way he has conduct
ed this contest, and trust whoever
gets the piano that there will be |
music brought out that will 'soothe
the savage breast and that will COM 4,
fort the hearts of men and women
and that we will all go home. with
the kindest feelings in our hearts
owards one another, and that we will
not forget that ut is easy enough to
be pleasant when life goes along like
i song, but the girl worth while is the
girl with smile, even If everything
goes dead wrong. (Applause.)
Mr.. Trego: Now it is my turn. |
want to thank this audience for it's
good attendance and want to thank
you for the business it has brought
% The Idaho Republican and | want
% thank the speakers.
The judges have little more work
% do down there in the back room
Ind while they are there you will find
hree ballot boxes In the rear of the
Dom where you can cast ballots. Now
he audience may come up and meet
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06
PETITION.

To the Republican to Give Shelley
the Booster Edition.
The Idaho Republican:
Whereas you have just closed a
successful piano contest in which
Blackfoot lady won the prize, and
Whereas you have just given to
Blackfoot and vicinity free enter
tainment that was much enjoyed and
appreciated, and have also promised
to give special booster edition of
your paper to exploit the resources of
the community winning the piano, we
your petitioners ask that you give the
booster edition to Shelley and vicinity
instead of Blackfoot, in acknowledge
ment of the plucky race made by the
Shelley school to get the piano. Same
to be rendered to them with the COM
pliments of the town of Blackfoot.
The West Side as a community
probably received more benefit from
the contest than any other part of
of the country as they developed a
corps of reporters and writer's to be
proud of, and their generous news
columns each week, gave people
new conception of their Importance.
While they did not poll leading vote
they surprised everybody with their
ability as Country editors"
Basalt and Goshen were close Sec
onds in regard to news service, and
Blackfoot with greatest opportunity
used that voting power the least. Til
den and Otis came in for a generous
share of publicity through the news
columns, and has writer's who could
and probably will keep their locality
before the public, much to their ad-
vantage.
! The West Side manifested the
greatest anxiety about having a per-
fectly fair and square contest. They
studied every phase of the question,
and always said they did not care if
they were fairly beaten, and were
more concerned about square con-
test than the matter of who should
win. The Republican guarded care
fully every danger of this kind, and
Notwithstanding several men took
good sums of money to the entertain
ment to be used in matching any
thing that might be brought in by
the other fellows if they came in
h new lists, no move was made to
start fresh flow of money. 1t was
our purpose to enlist the aid of the
patrons in general to increase our
list by approved and
legitimate means, and not to soak"
anybody in moments of excitement,
and this was adhered to to the finish.
We are indeed grateful to all who
helped us out in this matter, and to
all who aided in making the enter
tainment so pleasant. We feel that
we took grave risk in putting on
piano contest in such hard times, and
are very fortunate to get through
without meeting with loss.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06
"Do We Next Thynge."
(Author Unknown.)


From an old English parsonage
Down by the sea,
There came in the twilight,
A message to me.
It's quaint Saxon legend
Deeply engraven,
Hath as it seems to me,
Teachings from Heaven
And thro' the hours 4!
The quaint words ring !.
Like low inspiration:
DO We next thynge." y,
Many a questioning,
Many a fear,
Many doubt
Hath it's quieting here.
Moment by moment,
Let down from Heaven,
Time, opportunity,
Guidance given
Fear not tomorrow
Child of the King,
Trust them with Jesus,
do we next thynge.",
Do it Immediately
Do it with prayer -
Do it reliantly,
Casting off care.
Do it with reverence,
Gracing His hand
Who lays it before thee
With earnest comand.
Stayed on Omnipotence
Safe meath His wing.
Leave Him the issue: "
do We next thynge."
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-03-06
Hay for Sale.

A rick of 1872 tons of alfalfa for
sale three miles west of Blackfoot.
BYRD TREGO.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS.


Sealed bids will be received I'D to
twelve o'clock, noon, on the 9th day
of June, 1908, by the State Board of
Capitol Commissioners for the con-
struction of concrete reservoir in
Veasey Canyon about six miles north
west of Carson City.
About so cubic yards of concrete is
to b. put in place, consisting of four
walls and floor; size of the reser-
voir to be about 24x3O feet.
1t will be necessary to excavate
about 10 yards of earth.
Plans and specifications now on
f.e r lie Office of the Governor.
This work : to be done under the
supervision y re State Engineer
directed by the Board of Capitol Com
missioner..
| Separate bids will also be received
for furnishing 5000 feet of s inch con
verse or Mathewson lock joint pipe
F. o. B., Carson City, Nevada.
A certified check of 10 per cent O
the amount of the proposal must &C
company all bids
Bids should be addressed to w. R
Davis, clerk of the Board of Capito
Commissioners. All proposals to b
marked building reservoir"
, The Boc rd reserves the right tc re
5 ject any and all bids.
By order of the Board
Dated May 6, 1908
w r. DAVIS,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the District Court of the first ju-
dicial district Of the State of Nevada,
in and for the county of Ormsby,
In the matter of the estate of
Eleanor Witherell. deceased.
Notice to creditors and appointment
of executor.
Notice is hereby given that the un-
signed has this day been duly ap-
pointed and qualified by the District
Court of the first judicial district of
the State of Nevada, in and for the
county of Ormsby, as executor of the
estate of Eleanor Witherell, deceased
All creditors having claims against
the said estate are required to file
the same with proper vouchers AM
statutory affidavit attached, with the
clerk of said court, within three
| months after the first publication o
this notice, if not they will be barred
| by the statute.
Dated this 9Th day of May, A. D
1908.
Date of first publication May
| 1908.
ALFRED CHARTZ
Execute
E. o. PATTERSON,
Clerk.
ALFRED CHARTZ,
Attorney for Estate.
m6-3w
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
CLASSIFIED LOCALS
LODGE NOTICE.
SEQ. &. KiTZMEYER

Funeral Director and Embalner,
ParIors Sou h 0. Pos O%+ice.
Office Phone 721. Residence, 723
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
7. r. HoFER,

>1ent for Fire, Life and Accident
Policies, Office New Bank Building
Carcon City, Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA. IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
oRMsBY.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND AP-
POlNTMENT OF EXECUTOR
In the Matter of the Estate Of
Elizabeth Dieterich, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the IN
dersigred has this day been duly ap-
pointed and qualified by the District
Court of the First Judicial District
OF the State of Nevada, in and for
the County of Ormsby, as Execute:
of the estate of Elizabeth Dieterich,
Deceased.
All crediotrs having claims against
said estate are required to file the
same with proper vouchers and sta
tutory affijavits attached, with the
Clerk of said Court, within three
months after the first publication Of
this notice, if not they will be barred
by the statute.
Dated this 3rd, day of March A. D
1908. William Dieterich,
Executor.
! Date of first publication March 4th
49OS, E. O. Patterson.
Clerk,
Alfred Chartz, Attorney for Executor
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND THE
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINS
TRAoR.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF ORMsBY.
In the Matter of the Estate Ct
FRANK p. CURRY, Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned has this day been duly
appointed and qualified by the Dis
trict Court of the First judicial Dis
trict OF the State OF Nevada, in and
for the County of Ormsby, as Admins
traitor of the estate of Frank P. Cur
ry. Deceased.
All creditors having claims against
! said estate are required to file the
same with the proper vouchers and
statutory affidavit attached. with the
| Clera Of said Court, within three
months after the FIRST publication Of
this notice, if not they will be bar
red by the statute.
Dated this 2Sth day of January, A
y. 1908.
F. KNOBLOCK, Administrator
Date of first publication January Is
1908. E. o. PATTERSON,
ALFRED CHARTZ, Clerl
Attorney for Administrator.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
CLASSIFIED LOCALS


The person who took the book from
my house on the night of June I'd or
sr7, are requested to return the same
Nc questions asked. If not returned
within three days a warrant for their
arrest will be secured.
MISS FLORENCE.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
PROPOSALS FOR BIDS

Tn0FOSAGS fOR Bus
Sealed proposals for bids will be re-
ceived by the State Board of Capitol
Commissioners, at Carson City, New,
ultil noon Friday, July 3, 1908,
for the erection and construction of
a governors mansion in accordance
with the adopted plans and specifica-
tons now on file in the office of said
board
Bids exceeding the amount of $685.
900 will be rejected.
A certified check amounting to 10
per cent Of the bid must accompany
each proposal.
The State Board OF Capitol Commits
sioners reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
State Board OF Capitol Commissioners
/ Dated Carson City. Nevada, May 81
1908.
m27-td
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11
PASTURE FOR SALE

Good pasture for sale for cattle OF
horses, at the Virgins ranch on the
Carson river, one and One-half mile:
east of State Prison. Terms reason
aSie
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11

NOTICE. TO CREDITORS AND A7-
PolNTMENT OF EXECUTOR.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND
FOR He COUNTY OF ORMsBY.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
BEN MARTIN, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
Undersigned has this day been duly
appointed and qualified by the Dis
trict Court of he first Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Nevada, in aud
for the County of Ormsby, as Execu
tor of the Estate of BEN MARTIN,
Deceased.
All persons having claims against
aid estate are required to file the
same with proper vouchers and statu.
tory affidavit attached, with the Clerk
of said Court, within three months
after the first publication Of this
notice, if not they will be barred by
the statute.
Dated this Goth day CT February, 1908.
ANTOINE NALLETT,
Executor of the Estate of Ben Martin,
eceased
E. o. PATTERSON, Clerk
JAMES D. FINCH.
Attorney for Executor.
Date of first publication, February
e 1908.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA, oRMs
BY COUNTY.
In the Matter Of the Estate of
LOUISA r. KITZMEYER,
Deceased
; NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR.
NOTICE is hereby given by the I'm
dersigned administrator of the Estate
of Louisa f. Kitzmeyer, deceased, tina
. on the 18th day of January, 1908, h
was appointed as such by the above
Il entitled court.
: All persons having claims agains
said estate are required to file tn
& same, with the County Clerk, at tn
d Court House, Carson City, Ormsb
'e County, Nevada, with the necessar
vouchers attached, within thre
) months from the date of the first pu;
LEGATION of this notice.
ALFRED CHARTZ, Attorney for Al
ministrator
= Date Of first publication, Jan. IA. 19(
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-06-11

THE APPEAL is your newsy paper
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

o Aud Movements ~ salem G
% People. q
o o o q O q q q q o O q
\ Joe Finley went to Jefferson on
business yesterday.
Governor Chamberlain is attend
ing the fair at sclo.
Miss Madse scollard is at ths
beach on an outing.
Miss Edith Malcolm has gone to
Newport for an outing.
J, II. Albert left for Tillamook to.
day on atshort business visit.
Mrs. Bennie Ling is visiting with
friends in scio for few DAYS.
Dan Tarpley Is In Albany trans
acting business for a short time.
Milo Thompson aud wife are in
Eugene visiting for a few days.
Miss Kitty Moores has returned
from weeks visit in Portland.
George Sargent and family have
gone on an outing to Newport.
Miss Francis Scott has returned
from a visit with friends in ALBANY
Miss Florence Houston is spend.
ing her vacation with friends in Eu.
gene.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. d Davidson is a
caseadia enjoying a few weeks out
ing.
DIR. W F, Skin and family have
returned from an outing at New
port.
}, w Tilden. OF Vancouver. was
'r'' ae'ing busine's in this eity yes
Nr aud Mrs X. R. McReyno.as
are ys'''ng Albany friends for
iew DAYS.
~ \ waiarisht and famny hare
sene e Eugene 20 visit. fElends for
couple OF days.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A, Thorp arrived
yesterday from Eugens to spsal the
winter In this city. J
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

tion OF Riggs, since It was the frs.
received. was granted
Eugene w. Chafin---
Candidate for president on the
Prohibition ticket. will speak at the
Christian church. on Saturday, the
9th, at p. m. Mr.. Chain Is a
graduate OF a Wisconsin university,
practiced law In waukesha, wiscon-
sin, 25 years. municipal Judge wau-
kesha eight years. He Is a good
speaker. Come and hear him.
9-3-3t.
The Grand Opening Dance
AT the Aultorium rink viii be CIV
en- tomorrow night-not tonight.
Re- Sure and HeaI%--
Eugene w. Chain, Prohibition
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
RUSSIAN PRINCESS An
EMILE 10 u

ST. Petersburg. Sent. ~
"a OF being a member o.
'ionary group organized io
nose Of changing the enl''i's|
of Russian social life' P''n'
androvna Tchernisky, . 49,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

!. Attorney o. G. Ball,,s
,and, arrived last evenIs, Z
|. Walter Miles has re,u's'. nays
land after a weeks viz, s'o \
brother Dr. o. B. Mile, !, n
Mrs. $. Miles of Porl,., : y !
ing at the home of Mis-, saa waa
Tor a few days.
Mrs. Ella Parker ,.,
port Yesterday to spend " "
eating by the sea.
Mrs. Charles Bran, a.,
were passengers for Nevn,..'
to join the pleasure seel... ri
G. B. Ditchburn, Of NM
oregon, is in the city ,..]
business and visiting fr,s.s-
Miss Kimmell Warren =
vile, Tenn, is the sos.,
Kitty Moores for a few A..
Mrs. @. w. Hunt went q ]
today for a few veets,
relatives and friends.
Mrs, e. RestIn and fsmO,
Albany visiting with frIeDsl
relatives for a few DAYS
The Misses Korinpe a.
dartog arrived in thIs el,v
day and will enter the csiho,i
emy here.
Mrs. Fred Heyser and cAvl
rived last evening from cl
Or, to join her husband vbo
situated in Salem.
Ray Hemberton and Mr.,
Hemberton accompanied b,l
Dorothy Cole, have gone
beach on an outing.
Chas. Livesley went to \
this morning to meet hIs i,ul
have been visiting at Puee
points for the past three :
o. Warren. a maehinIs
Portland car shops, arrived
day morning to visit for isv
with friends.
Clyde Fields, a Portland Z,
has taken the place Of Rod
tens on the yard engine herr
Southern Pacific.
President P. L. Campbell
University of Oregon, u
looking after business ma,,r
nesday.
Jay Young and wife piud
their home in Portland
after a short visit here viii
and relatives.
b G. Nutter of Oregon C
this city transactlng busInsl
few days. Mr.. Nutter is ID
With the Portland Lumber q
l.. Il. Geer OF Corvallis d
city making arrangements
his stock at the State Faid
Geer will exhibit two car
cattle this year.
Mr., and Mrs. j. o. Phel
we're married yesterday n
eft on their honeymoon trip
They were accompanied by "
Hunter aud the party will
Albany.
Miss Lois Martin, daughter
md Mrs. w. w. Martin, has
% her home here after
'isit spent with her cousin,
iross, in Eugene.
Gotleap Adams. Of Ma
Kan, and G. Adams, Of
are visiting at the
he latter's daughter Mn v
smith. at 1907 owen stree;
Mrs. Fred Virgins arrive
rom Newport where she
pleasant outing. She Elll
lere the remainder Of the ~
he will go 10 her home N
sh. Wash.
/. J. Valentine and nA'
10 their home 10
esterday after an ex'enae'
nth Mr.. Valentines relaa
nj Ms. L. Valentine %
liberty street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

he will make his home In the future.
Most OF Mr. and Mrs. Ode'rs rela.
tiyes are living n Pot tld and the
goao.al wilhed to be near them.
Taeir home Ia Portland Is at East
Clay aad Thhty-soyonth street, The
C1cll home IL tails city VII, be occu-
plel by Rev ". c. Price aud family
hurrab foi Chann, = y. m. satur-
tlux
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
Gntes, saIoon Llcense-

Gates saloon License
The county commissioners court
today granted saloon license To T.
b. Riggs Of Gatel for the precinct
of Horcb Another application from
Gatel was also received, but the
commissioners believed that one dis
penSary was sufrcien, for the sparse
y-astiled precinct. and the applica-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
City News

Fair tonight aud Saturday.
You Are Invited
To attend the opening dance az tan
Armory Friday night 9-3-2t
Good Oat Crops
Tom Holman. OF Cola. ihreshed his
oat crop yesterday and the average
yield was 81 rs bushalz 10 the acre
Old Resident Lc.rs---
General W w. Odsn. ONE of tAe
Oldest resident OF sa'em. has re.
moved bis family to Portland whore
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
No Dance Tonight
Eugene W. Chaiin--

Eugene W. Chahn--
VIII speak at 2 D. M tomorrow OF
Marion Square. ii the weather /
unfavorable speaking at the Chris
tlan church.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
New Catchy Dance Music

by McElroy's orchestra at the Au-
ditorllm rink tomorrow nlght--not
tonight Admission 10 cents. dane
ing cent per couple.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
You Never

You Never
Was more gatIsfed in your life
than when you had ordered your
grocerie7 from J. NJ. Lawrence. You
knew they would be o. X. Phone
81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

steuslon's sanitary
Market will furnish you the best
there is In the meat line. Phone 321.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

candidate for president of U. S. to-
morrow at 2 p. IN. Marion Square.
No Dance Tonight
At the skating rink; but tomorrow
night we guarantee the best time i;
the best floor and the best music
McElroy's orchestra--enough said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

t'o 10 Johnson ~ Stege-
II you want your suit pressed AMI
you hat cleaner. They will give sat
isfaction. Give them a trial. Next
door TO Journal Office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
Salem's Pride

The LaCorona cigar is a home pro-
duction and one TO be proud OF. Try
one and see.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04
Go 20 Johnson 4 stege-

",lect me at the Midway"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

The Midway
Change tonight. Come and have
good laugh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

Fair tonight aud saturday,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-09-04

~ NIt'' NHU H'Ha~-
Eugene w. Chain. Prohibition
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