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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM
Two Washington Men See Possibilities
of Golden Future in Idaho
Real Estate.

The Earring Realty company is now
dealing in Idaho lands. This company
is in a position to do much for our sec
tion in the way of assisting in the set
tlement and is very welcome firm to
our city. E. E. Earring and ]. B. Hol-
loway are at the head of the firm and
are rustlers from the word go. Mr.
Holloway is at present secretary of the
Commercial club, having been here a
little over a month. Z. E. Earring
came here from Washington early in
the summer and looked over the country
thoroughly before making the decision
to locate here. He has been one of
Washington largest farmers for many
years, and it takes strong inducements
for such men to be influenced to leave
such a country as the Palouse Valley,
but this section has done this, and Ithis
fail Mr. Earring sold extensive interests
there and comes to American Falls and
Idaho to join hands with our industrou:
citizens in the betterment of oul
country.
1t was many years ago when Mr.
Earring first visited Idaho and it is only
from hearsay that he was sure he
made that visit He was three year!
of age when with his parents he crossed
Idaho by OK team and into Washington
where he has since lived and prospereC
until the move to American Falls
Every trip over the country here add
to his enthusiasm about this section
His success in the Washington countr!
and his acquaintance there places hin
in position to do much for this sec
tion, as the people of Washington an,
Oregon know him to be man of goo,
judgement.
They expect to begin campaign 70
settlers such as has never before bee
done for this section, and their worl
along this line can meet with nothing bu
success for they have the country her
which no man need fear to talk about
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
BABY Stearman Dies.

The once happy home of Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Stearman in the city is now
in sadness. Fourteen months ago a
baby boy came to them and with him
the JOY and happiness usual to parents.
They watched the little fellow as he
grew from his infant clothes, listened
to the voice as it learned to say papa
and '"mama. Assisted him as he took
his first steps, and only parent could
feel the happiness brought to home
by tiny baby. But it is past for them.
Those little lips will no more cali papa
or mama, those little feet no more
shall patter around the home. The
cradle is empty.
Little Floyd died Monday, November
1st. of cholera infantum after an ILL.,
ness of ten days. Funeral services
from the Methodist church and inter
ment had in Fall View cemenery or
Wednesday afternoon.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Encouraging Word.

We quote from a letter received from
Frank Page of Eureka, Calf, who is
property owner Of American Falls, and
must say that it contains much en-
enlargement: mail your paper to my
address for another year. as l enjoy
reading your paper very much and from
the tone of your publication predict
great future for American Falls.
Let the coed work already begun con-
tinue and in five years from this date
the Press viii be perused by 10000 peo-
pie and they will all have homes in your
city. Your water power and the Won
derful fertility of your soil is bound to
attract the attention of homeseekers
and investors.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
FUNERAL LARGELY ATTENDED.
Artisans Pay Last Respects to Depart
ed Member Last Thursday
Afternoon.

The funeral services of Mrs. Abbott
held Thursday afternoon were largely
attended. Rev. Wallis officiated,
speaking words of comfort to the sur
viving children. Mrs. Abbott''s favor
ite song, "Will There Be Any Stars in
My Crown, was sung by Mrs. Stear-
man, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. w. E. Hinrich
and Miss Jennie Dexter. The pail
bearers were all Artisans, and the lady
members of the lodge residing in town
were all present. The remains were
followed to Falls View cemetery by a
large number of friends of the deceased.
A. M. Abbott was buried Wednesday,
only enough being present to give the
body burial Not one of his closest
associates in life turned out to pay his
respects, nor to assist in the necessary
work in laying the body away. Rev.
Wallis conducted brief services at the
grave
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
AT DRY FARM CONGRESS
American Falls Delegates Recognized
in the Organization. Display
Not the Best.

H. R. Struthers, w. H. Philbrick and
Mrs. H. w. Hall delegates to the Dry
Farm congress which was in session at
Billings, Mont, week ago report a
very interesting and lively meeting.
The displays from Montana, Minnesota
and Washington were complete, but
Idaho did not turn out as they should.
Only two displays from our state and
one of these from American Falls
which was gathered at the last moment
and while it was up in quality with
others 1t was lacking in size, which
made it appear below par,
H. R. Struthers was named on the
credential committee and w. H. Phil
brick elected member of the govern
ing board.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Good Roads Movement.

A movement for the betterment of
roads is a national topic. Idaho has
not been lacking in this matter the past
summer and the foundation which has
been laid no doubt will make a big
showing next year. Over the whole
state this all important matter has
been taken up. Governor Brady will
call meeting of the county commits
sioners of the state in the near future
at Boise and at this meeting the first
and foremost subject will be good
roads. In the vicinity of American
Falls the subject is of great impor-
tance The roads are not by far what
they should be, but there is a reason
for this and by next year great
change will have taken place. The
thinly settled communities made it i'm
possible for the various road overseers
to do what they knew should be done.
Next year we will have a greater mum.
Der to call upon for road work and q
greater amount of money set aside fol
this purpose. The settling up of the
country is placing roads on the section
/ lines and work done from now on viii
not be at a risk of being lost inside {
fence. The farming community realize
the Importance for marketing time anC
much private work is being done. B!
next year the cry for rural routes viii
I be hear and it is probable that som,
will be established. In no case ha
there been routes established over
poor road This matter lis first wit
the department and now is the time t
work for the delivery of mail to you
Z dior
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
MUST ATTEND SCHOOL
County Superintendent and Probation
Officer Mansfield Looks After
School Children Not Attending.

Last week County Superintendent
Simpson visited American Falls in the
interest of his official duties, and
especial attention was paid to the
children not in school who come under
the new session laws. This week the
work was more closely looked into by
B. Y. Mansfield, who is probation Of
fcer for the county. Mr.. Mansfield
showed US a list of thirty children in
American Falls who come directly
under the new law and has talked to
parents and guardians in every case.
He reports that each has promised to
place the child in school and in every
way to comply with the law. 1t is not
the intention of the officers to be severe
with the violators until their attention
has been called to the law. Should
they find upon their second visit that
some children are still out of school, or
if such is reported to them, they will
then take legal steps of enforcement.
From here Mr.. Mansfield went to Rock
land and Landing where he will work
along the same line.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
County Officials Blamed.

Many people are inclined to censure
the county officials for not having taken
steps to prevent the tragedy of Sunday,
in view of repeated threats Of the muir
derer and suicide. a. M. Abbott, to have
him incarcerated. The Malad Enter
prise refers to the matter as follows:
Regarding the statement that Mrs.
Abbott had applied to the county Of
ficers for protection, County Attorney
Jones was interviewed and admitted
that while in American Falls week be-
fore last. Mrs. Abbott came to him in
company with the marshall of Ameri-
can Falls, and stated that she feared
her husbaed would kill her. Mr.. Jones
suggested putting him under bonds,
but the lady was of the opinion that
this would not afford her any protection
as Mr.. Abbott would be able to pro-
cure the necessary bonds and would
still be at liberty. No criminal charge
could be brought against the man, SC
the only solution of the problem was tc
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
COSTLY HALLOWEEN JOKE.
J. c. Clark Badly Injured as a Result
of a Boyish Prank" Last
Saturday Night.

]. C. Clark, new settler from
Washington, is laid up as result of
Hallowe' en- Joke, and some un-
padded youths are occupying cushioned
chairs who should be taking their meals
from off the mantle. A great Joke"
was played when burs were taken from
his wagon. The following day Mr..
Clark hitched fractions team to the
wagon. on which water tank for a
we'll drilling outfit was loaded, and
started for Rockland. A wheel ran off,
of course, Mr.. Clark was thrown to the
ground and run over, suffering a seri-
Gus fracture of the ribs, and has suf-
fered greatly since. That he was not
killed is not the fault of the Joke. "
While boys will be boys, they should be
thoughtful enough not to commit deeds
which may cause injury. There are
enough forms of harmless amusement
I to go round and some to spare. MIR.
! Clark is recovering but will be unable
/ to work for some time.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Apple Grower Shows His Faith.

CIV. Spalding will increase his young orchard next
spring by $500 apple trees which he has been growing
his nursery Last spring he set about 5000
his place about two miles from American Falls He came
here three years ago after nquirng into the of the
ruit-growing sections of Colorado, Utah. Oregon and
Washington and taking everything into consideration de-
cded that this section offered advantages than any
other He has 60 the American Falls
and contemplated putting 80 to apples and about
ten acres small fruits His trees growing thrifty
and give every promise. Each year he will add his
chard until all is With the opportunities he has had
for investigating the different trugrowing sections his
coming here is great boost for the country. 1t may be
several years before uitgrowng becomes the principal in
dusty irrigated lands but the Press predicts that
this will eventually be and that twenty and forty
acre holdings will be the rule Hundreds OF of young
orchards are being planted every year
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Pleased With Dry Farm.

H. A. Thomas, who has a ranch north
of the big Dry Farm, was in the Press
office Tuesday for chat with the
editor and gave US a little of his eXper-
ience on his dry farm. Mr. Thomas
came here a year ago from California
where he had settled in 1866, and as
his health was failing he was reco-
mended to Idaho climate. He says he
has not had better health in years than
he is now enjoying. At 81 years Of
age he had cleared 120 acres of his farm
and has 50 acres ready for barley early
next spring. This year he conducted q
small experimental farm, sowing a
small patch of spring wheat, oats and
barley, and from this experiment has
decided that for spring seeding early
barley is the best He is well pleased
with Idaho which has given to him
again the health which he once lost in
/ California.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06

have him committed to the insane
asylum upon the statement of Mrs.
Abbott, and with that end in view the
marshall was instructed with regard to
the necessary legal steps, and if, in his
judgement a commitment could be Sc
cured, he was to bring the matter be-
fore the Probate court. Since no ac-
ton was taken it is obvious that the
local authorities did not think it pos
sible to have Mr.. Abbott committed to
the insane asylum.
Attorney Jones deeply regrets this
sad affair, but feels that he did every
thing that could bereasonably expected
of him, He stood ready to do his best
to have Mr.. Abbott adjudged insane if
it were possible or to prosecute on a
criminal charge if one could be brought.
The implied laxity in the performance
of duty in the press dispatches, sent
out from Americen Falls, does injustice
to the officers.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Volunteer Department Now Being Or
ganized to Fight Fire in
American Falls.

For some time the matter of organ
izing a volunteer fire department in
the city has been under discussion, but
until the past few days nothing definite
has been done. The plan now proposed
is to organize two departments, one
for each side, under one head, with an
assistant over each department.
This really means two departments,
and is the proper way to handle the
affair for the town is now covering
such an area that a centrally located
department would mean long run in
many cases. This plan will place hose
and apparatus in two places in the city,
in the most convenient place for either
side.
At present the apparatus is moved
around so often that there is little
chance for many to know where it
could be found in case of necessity, and
too, it is reported that some hose is off
the reel and in condition which would
soon put it out of service.
/ With the water works now installed
on either side of town and a well or
ganized department, fire would have a
hard fight to gain much ground, and il
is hoped that those called upon to ioir
will do so, and consider it duty and
not favor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06

Last week, it is said, during her
absence, Abbott broke INTO Mrs.
Abbott's trunk and took more than
500 therefrom, which belonged to her
and a lady roomer. Mrs. Abbott fol-
lowed him into Doc Vests place and at
the point of gun, it is said, compelled
him to disgorge
Mr. and Mrs. Abbott came to Ameri-
can Falls about five years ago. Until
about year ago he was foreman of
Alex Tarbett's ranches. He was man
of many excellent qualities, when nor
NAL, and but for drink would have
been valuable and respected citizen
in any community. Nothing is known
of his relatives. Only about week
ago he remarked that his relatives did
not know where he was, and he did not
intend to let them know. 81 came
from respectable people,, he said,
''and do not want them to know any
thing about my trouble. -
Mrs. Abbott has two sons, c. l..
Barringer, of Ruth, New, well known
here, and another son in Michigan.
Will Hess testified at the inquest that
he was in the office of the Cottage
hotel when Mrs. Abbott came down the
stairs and went out the door. That he
heard the five shots fired, and when the
lady came into the Office again he assist
ed in carrying her to her room. He
saw no other person on the porch. The
testimony of Marion and H. L. Share,
and w. H. Hackney, who were also in
the Office at the time, was exactly the
same. Mrs. Nora Williams, who lives
/ across the street, testified that she was
sitting by an open window and heard
the shots. She also heard Mrs. Abbott
say, "Oh, my God, he's shot mel
She recognized the voice of Mrs. Alb
bott in the reply, "Yes, then the
/ fifth shot rang out and she looked out
the window and saw Mrs. Abbott g
into the house, but did not see Mr.. Alb
bott at all.
City Marshall Barnard, who alst
heard the shots and was on the seen,
in a few minutes, testified that he haC
heard Abbott say that he was going tt
kill his wife and himself. Floyd E
Winters was another witness who hat
heard Abbott make such threats.
DIR. Moth, who attended Mrs. Abbot
and who had on several occasions bee
called to attend Mr.. Abbott, was o
the stand and described the nature o
the wounds on both bodies. He sal
that in his opinion Mr.. Abbott wa
insane at times and it was during on
of these spells that he committed thi
deed
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
GOOD ROADS
PICNIC WEDNESDAY
VIII Be the Social Event Of The
Closing Season.
]. R. Clark, the Matchless Caterer,
VIII Feed the Multitude, and Incl
dentally the Roads VIII Be
Made Good for Travel.

The Aberdeen road is to be put in
permanent good condition, and with
this end in view every patriotic, able
bodied man who uses the road fire.
quently will be on hand early Wednes-
day morning, with his team, if possible,
and remain until the work is done.
The sandy stretches are to receive
covering of clay, the rough places
smoothed over and, bridges and
approaches looked after. Road Super
visor o. NJ. Hall has notified all who
have not worked their road tax to be on
hand, and D. T. Farnham will organize
a brigade of patriots, who can not be
impressed, to assist. American Falls
will furnish its quota and little more.
The Commercial club of American Falls
will be on the job and serve hot meals
like mother used to make" until the
work is completed. J. R. Clark, who
knows a good meal at first sight, will
be general manager and chief of the
culinary arrangements, which he guar
antees to be first class in every way.
Wheeled scrapers have been secured
and the sandy places will be given
good covering of clay. AS matter of
reciprocity, the long clay grade north
of Spring Hollow will be given good
covering of sand, and with these done
the bad roads will have disappeared.
This is no exclusive matter, and no
one will be prevented from assisting,
whether asked to assist or not. Clark's
cooking will be ample remuneration for
the time so put in, to say nothing of
the benefits that will come to all who
use the road. Remember the time and
place, and come early.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
New Drug Store For Aberdeen.

C. P. Smith, of Smiths Pharmacy,
will establish drug store at Aberdeen
and expects to be ready to handle a
share of the holiday trade. Mr.. Smith
came here early last spring purchased
the Owl Drug store and has made good
every day since. Aberdeen is to be
congratulated upon securing 50 desir-
able an addition to her business inter-
ests. Work has commenced on the
building and it will be rushed TO com :
pletion and if possible ready for stock k
within thirty days.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Commercial Club Meeting.

Tuesday evening the regular business
meeting of the Commercial club was
held in the club rooms with large at
tendance. Several important matters
were taken up. The matter of good
roads was discussed and committees
appointed to look after the work in
various sections. Another very inn
portant matter was the organization Of
a fire department for the city mayor
and council. A mass meeting will be
called for this purpose and steps will at
once be taken with this end in view
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
200 Bushels of Wheat Stolen.

Lou Hampton, of Rockland, is re-
GREETING the disappearance of about
200 bushels of wheat which recently
disappeared from his dry farm granary.
The wheat escaped from the granary
through an augur hole, and was proba-
bly, marketed at American Falls. Sus-
picion points to no one, but an earnest
effort will be made to run down the
thieves.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
CONTRACT FOR PARSONAGE.
S. H. Anderson Awarded Contract For
S2,4O0 and Commenced Work
Yesterday.

S. H. Anderson was awarded the
contract for the building of the Metho-
dist parsonage and has work now
under way The cost Of the building is
to be s.. 400. Plans We're drawn by
Architect J P. Hayward and submitted
to the trustees, who approved them.
They provide for eight rooms and q
very tasty exterior. Work VII! be
rushed. and the building completed be-
fore cold weather.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Ten Cars of Cattle Shipped.

On Tuesday of this week ten cars Of
cattle were loaded at this place and
Skinned to the eastern market. The
stock came from the range near here
and were in the pink of condition.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
New Awning for Line Schmidt Co.

Line-Schmidt company are having a
stationary galvanized iron awning
placed on the front of the store. This
is something new in this section and is
much more substantial and satisfactory
than canvas. The awning is seven feet
wide and will require fifty feet to cover
the glass fronts on both Chestnut
avenue and Fifth street.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-11-06
Presbyterian Sunday Service.

Rev. ]. H. Barton will preach in the
Presbyterian church Sunday morning
at 1l:30 and evening at $50, Sunday
School at 1890 a. m. Sunday school
at the Presbyterian church each Sun
day at 1880 a. m. Everybody well
come.
The Jackson herald., 1909-02-04
BewiIdering Figures.

Ten years ago our yearly produce
tion OF coal was >i0.000.000 tons. ard
we thought It heap. Last year we
mined 100000 900 tons. In 1896 we
produced S,6OO,OOG tons of pig iron.
Last year We produced 25,Ooo,ooo tons.
Our copper output Of ten years ago
was 240,OOO.OOO pounds 1t is now soo.-
0OO, 900 pounds. In 1896 we dragged
from the bowels Of the earth minerals
and mineral substances worth aboutCll
and mineral substances worth about
s625, 900, 900. The value of our miner
al products in 1906 approXimates ST.
000,000.000.
"These figures are bewilderlng IN
their immensely. II is no wonder that
we are the richest nation on earth. Yet
in spite Of It all there is something
left to hope for and there may be
something left to fear."-Now YORK
Sun.
The Jackson herald., 1909-02-04
Bushes Made to Order.

A dermatologist has solved the mys-
terry of converting faded society wo-
man into study in pink and white.
says the Pittsburg Dispatch The
beauty doctor has already made sever
al successful experiments with his
fountain of youth. He simply tattoes
a blush on the cheeks without injury
TO the flesh or skin. He declares the
process does not cause pain-not even
a wince-because the needle only en-
ters the skin one-sixteenth or an inch.
He uses vegetable coloring to produce
the Schoolgirl blush. This is injected
under the skin. The fluid is said to be
quite harmless and really possesses an
tiseptic properties. Two sittings are
necessary for a complete operation, and
the effect for few days is not pretty
The complexion changes from pink to
red and finally to a delicate pink.