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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

Potatoes yield from 300 to 500
bushels to the acre.
Glover seed yields to 10 bushels
per acre.
Alfalfa hay Yields 5 to tons to
the acre.
Timothy nay yields 2 to tons to
Oats yield from rs to 1s5 bushels
to the aero.
Wheat yields from 40 to rs bushels
TO the acre.
Barley yields s5 to 100 bushels to
the acre.
STRONGEST or BANKS.
No Idaho city supports stronger
or better banking institutions than
Idaho Falls The largest and oldest
bank in the city ana for that mat
ter. In the entire Snake River valley,
Is Anderson Bros. Bank. Aside from
its many interests in Idaho Falls
proper the bank maintains an asso-
ciate institution at Rigby. This bank
was established in 1855 and has stead
ily increased its deposits. It's capital
is 100000, and its surplus and un-
divided profits are 100000.
Large and small accounts arc so
lieited bylthc institution which trans
sacts general banking business in
every sense OF the term. The long
standing Of its organizers is such that
in and out OF the great Snake River
valley the name Anderson Bros. is
sufficient guarantee that any transac-
ton OF a financial character will be
thoroughly and promptly dealt with.
The banks home is on Broadway in
tho heart OF the business district of
the city and tho institution Is provid-
cd with every facility known to mod
Urn banking methods.
The officers OF the bank are C. c,
Campbell. president; James e. Steele,
vice president; NJ. NJ Hit, cashier:
q. Il. Hit, assistant cashier; A. L..
Campbell assistant cashier.
President Campbell is Il leader. in
every opportunity to spend his time
and money in any direction THAT will
accure to the general benefit Of the
rapidly growing Power City"
What is said OF Mr.. Campbell, can
truthfully be stated OF all the officers
and directors Of the bank, as well as
OF the gentlemen engaged in banking
associated with other Idaho institu-
tions. This, of course. speaks volumes
for Idaho Falls. because with finan-
ciaJ leaders taking a back seat, prog-.
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T
The wonderful growth during this year
coupled with the many new improve
nents has but added new incentive to
future progress, and 1909 bids fair to
sec the city far in the van guard OF
the largest Idaho cities.
MILLIONS IN STOCKS.
ono Of the most significant features
OF the citys rapid strides is that the
merchants carry stocks which total
S1i000,000 in the aggregate. For the
~ months from December |, 1907, un-
til December /. 1908, the merchants of
Idaho Falls did a business In excess or
$4,000 900,
M The city supports four banks with
The clearing house did a total bust
ness for the IL months ending Decem-:
Der /. 1908, of s4,39s000.
From October 1907, to October 1908,
there We're loaded OH the tracks AT
Idaho Falls. S,76S cars of products that
We're exported. This would make a
train load more than 25 miles in
length.
During the season of 1908 the farmers
OF the great valley surrounding idaho
Falls harvested 1.250,OO0 bushels OF
wheat, 100000 bushels of oats. 250,000
bushels OF barley, / 100000 bushels of
potatoes, and over 100000 tons of sugar
beets. The total value of the farm
products was in excess of s3,750,000.
PosToFFICE FIGURES.
For the year ending July l. 1903. the
postofiice sold Sl3,627.93 in stamps, and
served 1906 patrons. Five rural and
two city mail carriers are employed.
The sugar factory al Idaho Falls this
season, had GS. 600 IONS of beets deliv-
cred to 1t. from which 1t will make
about 15,000,GO0 pounds OF sugar The
factory has an annual payroll OF s125,-
600. and paid this year for bects over
s30S,oco making a total OF s4SSc0o dis
trtbuted at Idaho Falls by this one
concern during the year 1908.
There are 200 school children in
idaho Falls and % teachers on an an
nual pay roll of $4,000. The city has
what IS probably the finest high school
building In the state. The city has 10
churches, all with large congregations.
BIC CREAMERY PLANT.
Idaho Falls has a creamery plant.
owned by the citizens and the farm
ers. which made over 100000 pounds
of butter this year. Likewise 1t has one
CT the largest brick plants in the in
tern1ountain country.
The city supports an up-to-date hos
pital, in which 261 cases We're treated
this year. The institution is main
tanned by ladies' Of the Village Improve
ment society.
The city has large mailing plant,
erected last year at a cost of $50, 900.
The latter Is one of the finest plants in
the west handling home grown bar
ley rated all over the United States
Us being the finest American grown
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
barley. The plant was erected and Is
z owned BY the fafmeFS. rs 90
VERY ORDERLY CITY.

/ barley. The plant was erected and is
owned by the farmers
VERY ORDERLY CITY.
Idaho Falls is one of the most order y,
~, law abiding, and best maintained
cities in the west.
Tho city has a large electrical gener-i
atng plant, that has harnessed the
entire flow of the great Snake river
and which furnishes power all the way
from Idaho Falls to st. Anthony.
INTERuRBsAN PROJECT.
Idaho Falls Is the home office OF the
Idaho Falls and Interurban Railway
company, n company that Is nov
making surveys and acquiring right OF
ways for a 35-mile electric road that
viii be constructed next year, and
which Will connect the producers living
north, east and south of Idaho Falls
more closely with the city The road
has 4alleady had promised to 1t u total
tonnage Of a2o,094T27 pounds, or $500
cars. and will pass through q section
populated by $685. people. The road
when completed will cost about 100000,
The officers and directors are James Il.
A1ilner, president. Heber Austin, vice
president; a. v. scott, secretary;
Bowen Cnrle1, treasurer; G. g. Wright,
A. p. G,oltman, S. Il. Larahie, direct
ors. Al are men of capital and in
fluence in the community,
Idaho Falls has one daily, one semi
weekly. and one weekly newspa per. 1t
is the gateway to the Yellowstone Park
and the g. s. l.. II. r. Park line starts
from this point.
idaho Falls is the heaviest shipper of
freight upon the entire Oregon Short
Line systom III the state OF Idaho.
oUTFITTING POINT.
Idaho Falls is The Headquarters and
Quitting point for the Birch Crek Lost
River, Salmon River and Spring Noun
tain mining districts on the west and
the Carriboo and Snake River mining
districts on the east These distrlctsare
destined to become the heaviest pro-
ducers In the state OF lead, silver. gold
and copper.
Among the now enterprises that will
come to Idaho Falls in the early spring
will be a large alfalfa meal factory, q
WOODEN mill, d tannery. glove factory.
and a large planning mill. The Idaho
Falls Development company, limited,
the strongest Idaho Falls
booster is closely in touch with the
various parties who will take hold OF
these enterprises in the spring.
In spite Of financial stringency last
fall there has been expended this sea-
son in the building of new homes over
s225,000 in the city.
AS COUNTY SEAT.
The next session Of the Idaho legs-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

MAMMOTH PLANT OF THE INTER MOUNTAIN BRICK AND
CEMENT COMPANY AT IDAHO FALLS

unless a visit Is made to Mr.. SCOTS.
Everything or the latest is carried II
stationery, office supplies, late novel
ties, picture frames. guns and alnmu
milton, books and sporting goods.
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IDAHO falls, is the most import
ant city and has by far the largest
population of any city in Bingham
county, idaho. 1t does a larger busi--
ness than any other city In southeast
err Idaho. 1t is most centrally To-
Gated. in the great agricultural pof-
ton of the country, from when IL
Fl draws an immense trade. Stockman
and ranchmen living 100 miles away
buy their entire seasons supplies at.
Idaho Falls. Her business and pro-
fessional men are wide awake and
Z thoroughly progressive in every sense
of the word. They are invariably act
I've in pushing any enterprise which
+ will enhance the city's welfare or fur
thcr prosperity To the business men $
energy is due entirely the phenomenal
growth the city has enjoyed in the last
few years. until today the population
IS 1000 Likewise, Idaho Falls Is the
largest city in southeastern Idaho,
COMMERCIAL IMPORTANCE.
Commercially speaking. Idaho Fails
Is The second largest city in the great
( Gem state It Is situated In the very
center Of the great Snake River valley.
n territory consisting of over 100000
5acres of ilrigablc lane. of which $OO,0oo
acres Is now under good frriSabie
canals.
All idaho Falls citizens have an ahid-
ing faith in Idaho Falls, as the city 4
of Destiny The city Owns It's own 4
sewer system. waterworks and electric
lighting plant. Among other things
the city has two miles OF nacadaniix-
ed ana guttered business streets, The
city enjoys free mail delivery and an
abundant number of carriers make sew
eral deliveries in the business district
daily
GREAT SHIPPING POINT.
Bingham county Is popuiariy known
as the "gfaineryof southeastern Idaho
and owing TO its favorable location,
Idaho Falls does the greater part OF
the shipping During the harvest sea-
son it is u daily occurrence to see
from six to eight hundred farmers
teams heavily laden with produce on
the streets of Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls is located at that point
on the Snake river where the waters
go tumblng through a deep and pre-
'ciptiOus gorge in the lava for a quarter
of d mile. These rapids which are now
chained represent d total horsepower
of 12B.00o likewise the claiming OF |
the power has made Idaho Falls one
OF the most important manufacturing
cities In Idaho.
Idaho Fails is a city Of the second
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x.ass and is divided into several wards.
The wonderful growth during this year
coupled with the many new improve
ments has but added new incentive to
future progress, and 1909 bids fair to
see the city far in the van guard OF
the largest Idaho cities.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

ress Is an almost unknown quantity in
the community where they do bust
fless 5.-si.5 t5 rt gf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19
MILLIoNs IN STOCKS.

Ono of the most significant features
OF the city's rapid strides is that the
merchants carry stocks which total
s1,000,000 in the aggregate. For the
~ months from December l, 1907, un-'
til December l. 1908, the merchants Of
Idaho Falls did a business In excess or
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-12-19

The valley had the cheapest water for,
irrigation tn be found. in the United
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
MONTANA CATTlEMEN
HOLDING CONVENTION

Miles City, Mont April 21-Mon.
tana cattlemen were present In large
numbers when the convention Of the
Montana Stock Growers association
WAS called to order this morning.
The initial session WAS devoted large.
ly to n consideration of the relations
between cattle shippers and railroads.
several prom inent railroad men adj.
dressing the convention. The Mon.
tana association is the most important
state organization Of stockgrowers in
the country and its members rship
rolls represent millions Of dollars
invested In the cattle industry.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21

MAKE CONCRETE BLooKS-A.
NJ, Bardwell was in the city yesterday
afternoon from Beaver park aud stat.
ed that he and his partner have
bought n concrete block machine and
will make blocks for residences on
the park. He expects to sec num-
ber Of such homes built in that
region next fall. rs there are a
number of people now on the
ground who are figuring on such
homes. Mr.. Bardwell says that
about l700 acres of Beaver land will
he planted this year and there is
probably 1000 now being plowed,
planted and cultivated. He figures
that 1t will be about five years before
the trees begin to bear.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
MAJESTIC THEATER
PROCEEDS FOR c. |. |.

The net proceeds from the enter.
tninment at the nickel show on Thurs.
day evening next, will go to the
Civic Improvement league. An en-.
tirely new set Of pictures will be
shown. The proceeds from the en-.
tertAinment April i4th netted the
league over go. The Ways and
Means committee wish to express their
appreciation Of the generous ard
courteous treatment received from
Mr.. Howard. the manager. Frien ds
OF the league. help on n good cause
by supporting tho entertainment on
Thurndny evening.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
DR.. PEYSTER.MIllER
NUPTIALS OCCUR TODAY

New York. April 2l-One Of the
most fashionable weddings OF the
carly spring season will take place to
day at Lakewood. when Miss Alice
Abercrombie Miller will become the
bride Of F. Ashton De Peyster. Bis.
hop Mackay Smith Of Washington,
will perform the ceremony. Mr.. De
Peyster and his bride will sail for
Europe next week. to rema In until
August.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21

SALOONKEEPERS ARRESTED
As the result OF information filed In
the office OF the district attorney
Thomas Orecchio. Ben Richardson =,
Peter Berta. Msteo CbioDa. ct al. all
saloonkeepers Of Rockvale were placed
under arrest by Sheriff Esser Saturday
night for keeping their places Of busi =.
ness open on Sunday. Thoy were
ordered to appear before Judge Coop.
or OF the county court at 2 O'Clock
Monday afternoon to answer for their
violation OF the law. being permit.
cd TO 20 on their own recognizance.
They entered n plea Of guilty to tho
accusation aud were fined sl00 and
costs, amounting In the aggregate to
A450 II IL understood that they have
paid little attention to tho Sunday
closing law-Canon City Record.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
TEXAS CELEBRATING
SAN IACiNT0 DAY

Austin. Tex. April 2i-San Jacin.
to day is being observed throus hout
Texas today celebrations aud meetings
having been arranged by patriotic
societies In nearly all cities and
towns. Business Is generally sus.
pended and all banks and public
offices arc closed. ~ this IL = legal
holiday In Texas.
San JHcipto Day commentaries tho
victory Of General Sam Houston
and his army of750 men over tho main
division Of the Mexican army. I.s0C
strong. ON the banks Of tie San Js.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
TO DECIDE BETWEEN
PROHIBITION OR SALOONS

Peoria. III April 2l-A spocial
local option election is being held
here today to enable the voters to
decide between prohibition or saloons
Peoria is one of the country's leading
centers of the distilling industry
and it Ia highly unlikely that the
"drys" will be sucoessful. Loca,
option elections are also In progress
today in Quincy, atreator. Ottawa,
East st. Louis. La Salle and
Galena. The voters In these towns
have been wrought to high pitch of
excitement by the conflict between the
"wets" and the "drys", and an up,
usually large vote has been cast
The success Of the Anti Saloon league
In the local option elections held in
many Illinois cities and towns on
April has caused the workers to re +.
double their efforts, aud it Is likely
that they will win victory in sever
al towns where the issue Ia being
fought out today.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21

BAVOKI'S BROTHER-Accordi
to dispatch sent to a Denver pape,
from Pueblo, Bavori's brother was
recently fined $500 in Pueblo fol-
vagrancy. and. not having the money
to pay the fine WAS sent to the Jail to
lay II out. Even though this Bavorl
did not have any visible means OF
support and the charge could have
been preferred against him. 1t is stat.
ed that the officers were anxious to
get him out of the way. They felt
that 1t was not best to have him
laying about the town. especially no
near the date Of his brothers trial In
Canon. Bavori's case comes up next
Monday. M far as known today.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
BRIzIL'S new BATTLE.
SHIP LAUNCHED TO-DAY

Newcastle. On. Tyne. April al -
Brazil's new big battleship. TIE
Minas Geraes, fist Of three sister war
vessels to be built for the South
American republic, was launched to-
day. The ship cost approximately
% 900. 900 and will make formida.
BILE addition to Brazil's navy.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21
Delights of the Sea.

The Colorado and Scathern's low
rates and splendid service places tbs
Mexican Gulf within only fcw
houn distance. Let Us tell you Of
ths splendid attractions. TIE Fish.
sr. 0snsral Passenger Agent. Denver.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21

PAINTING CHURCH-The exter.
Tor Of the Presby tcrinn church is be.
Ing treated to coat Of new paint to.
day, the same color paint being used
now ~ the original.
The daily tribune., 1908-04-21

cinto river August 81. 1885. This
battle was the last blow in the battle
for the freedom Of the Texas repub-
lie,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
MANY CHILDREN
ARE CONFIRMED.
Right Rev. Bishop Els Makes Official
Visit to BaraSa and Confirms
LARGEST Class in Many
Years.

Thursday was Ascension day and a
most important one in Roman Catholic
circles of Baraga, due to the fact that
one Of the largest classes in the history
of the village were presented at that
time for confirmation.
Right Rev. Bishop Els, of Marquette,
was present upon the occasion and con-
Quoted q most impressive service.
There was an overlooking congregation
to witness the ceremony.
The service consisted of Mass, Con-
firmation and the Benediction, Bishop
Els being ably assisted by Revs. FIR.
Faust, of Baraga and FIR. HEM, of
L'Anse, and splendid choir. The
choir rendered the celebrated Sheunit
Mass. for which it was the recipient of
many splendid compliments.
The class consisted of twenty-eight
girls and fourteen boys, combination
of last years and the present years
pupils. The young ladies presented a
most imposing picture arrayed in spot
less white, while the young men were
equally as neat IN their new confirma-
ton suits.
The services were some two or more
hours in length but were listened to
with great intentiveness throughout.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
New Firm Enters Field.

Baraga has an addition to its business
circles in the form of q recently organ
lied co-partnership known as Messrs
LaBrecque & Clements.
The members Of the firm are two
Baraga's best known and popular
young men, namely. Atty. Joseph l. La
Brecque and J. Edward Clements.
The line of business which the new
company will take up is the handling Of
fire, life and accident insurance and the
sale and purchase Of farm and timber
lands.
The business will be transacted princi-
pally through Mr.. Clements, while Mr..
LaBrecque will continue to devote his
attention to his rapidly increasing law
practice. The new concern will have
its Office in the rooms now occupied by
Mr.. LaBrecque, on the second floor OF
the Getzen building.
The best wishes Of The SENTINEL
are extended to the new firm for future
success. Watch for the various want"
and ''for sale" advertisements soon tc
appear for them in this paper.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
KEwEENAw BAY ITEMS.

The many friends Of s. G. Blundel
will be grieved to learn that he has sew
cred his connection with the D. 8. s. &
A. railroad company, after many years
o. active service. Mr.. Blundell was
one Of the most popular young men in
the ranks, always commanding through
his genial manner, the highest esteem
Of his acquaintance. He expects to
leave soon for Cheboygan.
Mrs. Thomas Satterly and son left
Thursday for brief visit with copper
country friends.
d. R. Haring, formerly dispatcher at
Marquette, arrived in Keweenaw Bay
Tuesday, to relieve s. G. Bmndell. who
leaves shortly for lower Michigan.
Joseph Carrier was Houghton visit
or Thursday.
Mrs. Minnie Blundell left Tuest ay
for Cheboygan, where she expects to
make her future home.
p. C. Jackson transacted business in
the copper country this week.
Frank Docksteader rs wearing a
pleasant smile that won't come off''
these days as the result of being kline ly
remembered by his parents on his ed
birthday, with handsome token in Z e
form of beautifully mounted geld
ring. Frank rather wishes birthday 9
came more often.
w. H. Oakley was in Keweenaw Bay
Thursday en- route from Covington to
Aston.
The small boy Of Keweenaw Bay is
all eyes and ears now-a-days. The ad-
vance car for the Hagenbach- Wallace
shows dropped off few glazing heralds
and the same were at once eagerly de-
voured by the younger element.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30

Joseph Pinten, formerly resident Of
EAnse, but now residing in Calumet,
is spending q few days in Baraga. Mr..
Pinten was resident Of L'Anse in
1878, conducting at that time photo
graph gallery. Shortly after that time
he removed to Calumet, where he has
since resided.
A company under the management
of ]. Hill, of Mass City, were in Bara-
ga this week, giving a series Of per-
formances in which strength and agil-
ity were displayed. Mr.. Hill is man
Of marvellous strength, demonstrating
such by exhibitions Of nail, iron bar
bending and numerous other similar
feats. The balance Of the troupe are
slack-wire and trapeze performers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1908-05-30
ASsININs 1T EMS
Correspondence.

George Terrio, of Rockland, was a
guest this week at the home Of his
uncle, William Cardinal, ST., at this
place.
Wednesday County Road Commission
er Simon Denomie temporarily laid of
his crew of men, whom he had en-
ployed in getting out a quantity of
stone for use in the construction Of the
road bed at the head Of the bay. He
is now waiting for the arrival of the
representative of the company who is
to try out the new rock crusher. It is
expected that work will be resumed by
the first of next week.
The Misses Mary LeClsir and Florins
Barbano left Wednesday for Marquette
where they intend to remain during tn,
summer.
Girard Denomie was q Houghton Wis
itor Sunday last.
William Shelafoe left Monday TO
Odanah, Wis.,, where he will be CUES
at the home of his mother.
Mrs. Joseph Paro left this week TO
Odanah, Wis, in response to q messag'
announcing the serious illness Of hel
daughter, Mrs. G. Stoddard.
Right Rev. Bishop Els, Of Marquette
administered confirmation to class o.
about forty children here Thursda,
morning. He was assisted by Rev. FIR