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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Sound In the Air.

A writer In the Strand Magazine de
scribes the establishment he expert
enced when riding over London In Il
balloon Mt n height OF more than half
a mile he heard the deafenlng roar OF
the great city beneath him as 1t coulf
not be heard when on the ground. The
noise, even at that height. was Sc
harsh and intense as to be painful t.
the ear. How perfect II sound con
ductor the air Is was shown when the
balloon drifted far over the city TO II
wooded part Of the country. where the
murmur Of the leaves moved by the
wind. half mile below. was distinct
ly heard.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
New to Him.

Lieutenant Colonel Hackett of the
Royal Dublin fusileers tells this sto-
ry: "A squad of raw recruits were be-
ing drilled by an irritable drill ser
geant. The command 'Double!' was
given, and all the men obeyed. with
the exception of one, who remained
standing still and gazing vacantly
around.
Why, man, haven't you learnt any
thing about doublin' yet? roared the
irate sergeant
"A CLEAN OF intelligence passed over
the face Of the recruit as he replied,
No, sir; Pm Cork man."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
The ~
Scrap Book
A New Brand.

4 nervous, worried looking man en-
tered large sporting goods establish
ment in the lower part of New York
city and said In an anxious voice to
the salesman: My wife telephoned me
awhile ago that she wanted me to be
sure to bring home Lorna Doone.'
I've inquired at half dozen places
and can't find 1t. What sort OF n game
is II"
The salesman, who knew sports
from the ground up, If not much else.
pondered only moment before he
said cheerfully: II don't think It's
game. 1t sounds to me like the name
OF n new Scotch drink. Try that place
across the way with the screen DOORS"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
SoIomon,s PRIVILEGES.

This story, those who object to light
some handling of Scripture subjects
are asked to remember, was Arch
bishop Magee's: A Worcestershire lady
was reading the Old Testament to
an old woman who lived at the lodge
corning Solomon's household.
Had Solomon really 100 wives"
asked the old woman after reflection.
"Oh, yes, Mary 1t is so stated In
the Bible"
"Lor', num-" was the comment,
"what privileges them early Christians
hadr'
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Nye's Introduction.

When james Whitcomb Riley and
Bin Nye travelled together giving
Joint entertainment the humorist had
great fun with the poet. Once in In
Producing Riley and himself to an au-
dience Nye remarked, 81 will appear
first and speak until l get tired, then
Mr.. Riley will succeed me and read
from his own works until you get
tired"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Never Saw Them,

A theological college professor who
was enjoying Il walk among the
Gloucester wharfs fell into CONVERSE
tion with hardy fisherman
DO you catch many mackerel this
year," queried the reverend professor.
We'll" the son of Neptune replied,
I'VE seine some"
pardon me-" said the shocked pro-
fessor; you mean you saw some"
Not by n jugfulr' cried the fisher
man. "Whoever heard tell of sawin' q
fish? We split 'em, sir. we split 'em,
but we never saw 'em!"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Where is God9

"Oh. where is the scar" the fishes cried
As they swan the crystal clearness
through.
We've heard from OF old OF the ocean
tide,
And we long TO look on the waters
blue.
The wise ones speak of the infinite sea.
oh. who can tell us II such there be?'
The lark ilew up In the morning bright
And sang and balanced on sunny wings.
And this was its song: II see the light.
look DER II world OF beautiful things;
Bus. flying and singing everywhere,
In vain | have searched to find the ali"
Rev. Minot Judson Savage.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Tho Value of Books.

A young girl once asked Mark Twain
II he liked books for Christmas gifts.
well, that depends" drawled the
great humorlst. III Il book has n
leather cover It Is really valuable as II
razor strop. If 1t is brief, concise
work, such as the French write, It IL
useful to put under the short leg Of n
wabbly table. An old fashioned book
to hurl at dog. and large book
Hike geography, IL as good as Il piece
II tin TO nall over a broken pane Of
glass"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Whare comnromi.a Ends.

| would compromise war would
compromise glory would compro-
mise everything at that point where
hate comes In. where misery comes In,
where love ceases to be love and llfe
begins It's descent into the valley of
the shadow OF death. But would not
compromise truth. | would not com
promise the Henry Watterson.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
What Did Mother Mean?

A boy asked one of his fathers din
Ger guests who his next door nelghbor
was, and when he heard his name he
asked II the gentleman was not fool
mo, my little friend" said the
guest, he Is not fool, but very
sensible man. But why did you ask
the question:"
Why said the little boy, my
mother said the other day that you
were next door to a fool, and ! wanted
to know who lived next door to you"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
The Cowcatcher.

While the visitor told how he had
ridden thirty thrilling miles on the
cowcatcher Of locomotive five-year-
old Lorella listened attentively. As
he concluded she asked, Ibid you
catch the COW. Mr.. Blank r'-Chicago
News.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Public and Private Duties.

Generally we are under the impress
sion that mans duties are public and
II womnn's private. But this is not al
together so. A man has personal
work or duty relating to his own home
and public work or duty-which Is
the expansion of the other-relating to
the state. So woman has personal
work and duty relating to her own
home and public work and duty
which is also the expansion of that
John RuskIn.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
A SLIGHT.

Isn't McCorkie awfully thin since
his return?"
Eyes. Do you know what they call
his valet at the club"
"No."
.They call him the valet OF the
MISUNDERSTANDING Plain Dealer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Particular Points.

"Shall | touch out the wrinkles In
your face?" asked the photographer.
"By all MEANS" answered the elder
ly beau. ".ind also those. II there be
any. In my trousers. Kansas City
Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
Careful For Others.

NO" said the candid kleptomaniac:
when Fun arrested for pilfering ]
never give my real name. 1t would
compromise too many people"
Indeed And what is your nameW
inquired the magistrate
John Smith philadelphia Ledger
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
A Chin of the Old Block.

Crimsonbeak- Moore's son was
in to see me today.
Yeast Indeed, Doesn't he remind
you Of his fntheri
every much, He wanted to borrow
e5."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10
A MIsNAMED EXHIBIT.
Brings Joy to the Museum Visitors
and Worries the Curator.

A curator at the Metropolitan Mu-
scum Of Art is threatened with insan-
1ty, the cause being a small mlsnamed
exhibit In the gallery outside his office
door.
Twenty times a day" declared the
harassed man. people discover that
that china statuette out in the Frank
lin collection is named General Wash
fngton instead Of Benjamin Franklin.
Then they burst In here and announce
their discovery and wonder that no
one ever noticed It before. Ha1f my
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10

Where there is much pretension
much has been borrowed. Nature
never pretends.--Iavater.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-03-10

No in running from one doctor to another Select
the best one then stand by him. No either in trying
this thing, that thing, for your cough Carefully deiber
atey select the best cough medicine then take it. Stick
it. Ask your doctor about Ayers Cherry Pectoral for
throat and lung troubles Sold for nearly seventy years.
No alcohol in this cough medicine. LCAye, LouL
Why this thing thing constipation? Why not stick tie
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
Obituary.

Thomas Hanson died December
Z, 1909, at the Chattin ranch, near
Grand View. at the advanced age of
S5 years. Funeral services were con-
duced by Rev. c. e. Mason at the
undertaker's rooms Wednesday at 2
O'Clock in the presence Of a room full
of people in evident regard for the
aged man.
Mr.. Hanson was Norwegian by
birth and was without relatives in
this country. He has been placer
miner, having worked mines along
the Snake river banks in the vic
Unity of Grand View for the past 35
or 40 years. AS God cares for the
sparrows. so he has scattered his
gold in the sands as well as in the
rocks that the poor man can gather
his daily allowance with pick and
shovel Contributed
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
PRIORITY WATER
USERS ORGANIZE
To Assist In Settling and Establishing Prior
Water Rights Under This
System.

AT a meeting Of the Priority
Water Users under the Mountain
Home system at the court house
las Saturday night the following
officers were duly elected to serve
the association for the ensuing year:
President-Geo. p. Hall.
Vice President-Henry jacobson.
Secretary y-Chas. Abbott
Treasurer-H Groefsema
A board of directors was elected
from the meeting as follows: J. +.
Schlecter. Childs and Geo. Smith.
The association will incorporate
under the laws Of the state of Idaho
and proceed in a legal way hereafter
to transact its business.
The organization is the outgrowth
of the recent water disturbances. and
the priority suits which have been
in court for the past year. This
association of priority water users
have as their object a desire to know
just who the priority water users
are. how much water the system will
furnish and how much they are en-
titled to, if any, and what steps Will
be necessary to protect those rights
and maintain their share of the
water from the present system.
The past year irrigation in Noun
tain Home has ben practically a fail
ure. In some instances water in abb
undance was secured and fairly good
crops realized. but In the majority Of
instances. crops were partially and
almost total failures.
1t is the purpose of this organiza-
tion to determine just how much
water they may depend on before an
rigation season, and establish those
rights. Their object is a worthy
one and will receive the hearty en-
dorsement OF everyone interested In
the local water situation.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09

= At a meeting of the city council
last Monday night only two members
were present to transact the business
at hand, most important of which
was filling the vacancy caused by
the resignation of W. l.. Thompson.
Members Wilson and Englehart
were present and placed Chas
Howeth on the board as the new
MEMBER Mr.. Howeth is very ac-
'yeptaBle to the majority of the
voters in this city, and we believe
would be elected to the Office if per-
suaded to run.
Mr.. Howeth has served the county
two terms as deputy sheriff and has
given general satisfaction at all
times He is a good citizen, and we
believe will serve the people con-
scientiously and to the best Of his
ability.
A small number of bills were al
lowed and the board adjourned.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
An Appreciation.
Boise, Idaho. Dec. Z, 1909.
Mr.. Karl n. S. Hougen.
Mountain Home. Idaho.

Boise, Idaho. Dec. 7, 1909.
Mr.. Karl Fl. S. Hougen.
Mountain Home, Idaho.
Dear Sir:-I have just read your
excellent reference to matters at
sunnyside, and wish to thank you
for your interest in our welfare, and
for the kindness you have shown us
in your paper. We mean business
in our effort to secure water, and
while we may not always agree as
to the best policy we support the plan
that offers the best chance of early
success, and reserve our strength to
push. instead of fighting among
ourselves. We need and appreciate
the efforts of the least of us, and by
united and intelligent direction OF
energy we are thankful that we now
seem assured Of water for our land
as soon as the system can be built
Relinquishments are coming in daily.
and we hope to file all papers in the
u. S. Land Office soon now. Those
who do not come into this segrega-
ton will either remain dry, or will
have to make terms with the com
pany, should there be any water to
sell, on the terms it is possible to
get.
/ have so much Office work in con-
nection with the segregation and
other business in which ] am inter-
ested that have rented Offices in
the Mode Building, and viii practice
law as well as attend to the other
matters, after January list.
CARL ID. DAVIS.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09

stituents is the greatest compliment
that can be paid him.
Mr.. Nicholson went to Hot Lake
about a month ago for treatment
and seemed to improve until Monday
evening, when he took a turn for the
worse and only lived one hour when
the end came. Mrs. Nicholson died
at Rock Bar in 1900 at the age Of
"a years. Those remaining in the
family are Clarence NJ Nicholson
and Edward f. Nicholson of this city
and two brothers of the deceased,
John T. Nicholson of Pine and VIII
liam F. Nicholson of Wilsonvllle,
Nebraska, both living
The funeral services will be held
this afternoon at 2 o'clock at this
place, and the remains laid to rest
in the city cemetery
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09

James A. Nicholson died at Hot
Lake, Oregon, on the 9Th day Of
December, 1909, after an illness
of about one year. He was born
August 16, 1841, at Charlottesville,
Indiana, was married in Missouri in
1875, and with his family moved to
Idaho and settled in Rocky Bar
In the death Of Mr. Nicholson, FL
more County looses one of her
Oldest and most respected citizens,
one who. in years past, served her
in official capacities and served
faithful, and well Mr. Nicholson
showed his faith in the new state
by coming within her borders while
she was still territory to make his
home and hew out of the frontier
home for his family and his chill
dren. He has been a good citizen
all these years and has reared a
family who will perpetuate his name
with credit and honor.
in the early territorial days he held
various offices in the county. -Four
years he was Deputy Sheriff, four
years postmaster; was elected JUS
tce of the Peace at various time;
held the position Of Probate Judge
Of the county: was State Represen-
tative and also was the father and
framer Of the anti-gambling law OF
this state. In fact, whenever the
county wanted a good man-one on
whom they could depend-they al
ways called on "Jim" Nicholson
and he never disappointed. Repeat
edly he was called to serve in ths
county, and the victories he wor
each times at the hands of his con
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
~DRYv MAJORITY SMALL.
But Little Work Done by Saloon
Forces Prior TO Elec-
tion Day.

SALMON CITY. Dec. S.-Lenhi
county, according to the official can
vass of votes by the county commits
sioners, give the "drys' majority
of 55. The fact that the .wets' beN
gan their fight at a very late date
is the reason given for the result.
This is said to be the closest result
that any county has reported on the
question of local option. There was
very little excitement prior to cleo
tion day, and it is admitted, that if
the "wet" forces had commenced
their endeavors earlier, the result
would have been different
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
BULLETIN ON ALFALFA.
a Paper That Should BE In the
Hands OF All Farmers.

This Office is in receipt of the new
Bulletion on Alfalfa. No. 37S. The
bulletin treats on the raising of al
falfa and its benefits to the rancher
as a crop.
1t is particularly adapted to the
needs of the new rancher and tells
him many valuable things which he
should know in starting a ranch in
Idaho.
The Bulletin will be sent free to
those interested. and it is earnestly
hoped by the Department that one
can be placed in the hands of every
farmer in this community. They are
free and will be mailed on receipt
of g. request addresser to Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, d. c.,
Farmers Bulletin No. 373.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
Kansas City Stock Market Report.

Kansas City Stock Yards, Dec.
8. l90s.-Cattle receipts last week
dropped of after Monday and the
market strengthened during the
week. closing steady to little
stronger than close of previous week
on western beef steers. although
cows and stockers and feeders
looked little lower at the close.
uality of the panhandle cows did not
hold up to the average OF shipments
heretofore. and the sales at 1925
and $3.35 were not as much lower
than recent sales, as they looked on
paper. The run OF cattle today is
$4,000 head, market strong on
westerns, some sales Of COWS and
heifers 10 higher, and country
grades in good demand at little
higher prices. Receipts are not eH-
pected to be very heavy from now
til 1.-The first OF the year and with
the market in the excellent condi-
ton it now shows, which can rea-
sonably be expected to be improved
by colder weather, il would seem
that prices should rule higher dur
ing December. Country demand is
unabated, as many buyers consider
this the best time to buy getting
the advantage Of the full shrinkage
of grass cattle, and figuring a part
of the winter already past. Pan
handle beef tseers reach $3.50, some
Arizonas last week at $4.25, stock
cattle $3.50 to $3.50, panhandle COWS
50 to S3.75, bulls around $3.15,
heifer calves $3.50 to $5.25. veals
up to $3.50. Colorado feeders sold
today at s4.6O and $4.7O, beef
steers IS, COWS S4.1O, heifers $4.15
and s4.2O, heavy COWS worth up to
$3.50. Top corn fed steers here to-
day brought $7.25, prime steers
quotable around $3.50.
Sheep and lambs are coming pretty
freely and the market continues
] uTm. htctlDin lOi lhH hioh'h ~
November will tota heaviest on rec
ord at this market for the month
of November but the demand has
been under-supplied all the time dur
ing teh month. Receipts are still
coming from the range country, but
the same is generally on the feeder
order at this time, shipments being
the tail ends Of the season. A big
string Of Utah feeding lambs went
out late last week at S6.40, other
feeders $6.25 to s675. Fed stock
is coming freely from Colorado and
native feed lots; lambs today up to
$3.50. light weight yearlings $3.50
wethers worth $3.50, ewes IS. The
run is $500 here today, market
strong to 10 higher.
J. A. RICKET,
/. S. Correspondent.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
WILL SELL REAL ESTATE.
Elmore County Realty Company Is
Ready For business.

~ Colthorp and Williams have,
opened Offices in the rooms south of
Grifhth's abstract Offices and will
handle real estate in Southern Idaho
and such other business as naturally
comes to a real estate Office.
co1throp is perhaps the best
known of the two members of the
firm, having at one time been a mem
Der of the firm of Daniels-Colthrop
Co., which operated extensively and
successfully in this county. He has
been instrumental in securing many
people for Southern Idaho, and as a
real estate booster is a success.
Mr.. Williams came here to take
charge of the books in the Great
Western Beet Sugar Company's Office
and continued with the company
until il closed its doors to all busi-
ness transaction He is a thorough,
, competent and a careful business
man and will no doubt give his end
Oh the business the systematic care
for which he is noted
/ This community can stand good,
/ wide-awake and progressive real es-
tate firms, and possibly no other
agency will accomplish more in the
up-building of this section than real
estate companies awake to the re-
quirements and opportunities fol
their operations.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
GRANTED A PARDON.
Gilmore County Woman Released
From Penal institution.

Mrs. Josie Kensler of Mountain
Home, who was tried and convicted
for completely in the murder of her
husband II years and half ago,
and sent to the penitentiary for life,
yesterday was allowed to leave the
prison walls and again assume the
duties of a citizen of the state, In
spite of the fact that the motive for
the murder was supposed to be be-
cause of undue fondness for her ac-
complice, whom she desired to mar
ry, Mrs. Kensler inspired a feeling
of love in the heart of another pris-
oner, who, when he had served his
time about five years ago, made every
effort to secure a pardon for her
that he might make her his wife.
At that time no one could be secured
in the vicinity of her former home
to sign a petition in favor of par
don, says the Statesman.
Mrs. Kensler and a man named
Freel were found guilty of making
away with Mrs. Kensler's husband
the body being found after consider
able search buried in the bottom Of
the Irrigation ditch which rar
through the KesIer ranch. Both were
sent up for life, but sympathy al
ways being with a woman, the board
of pardons was prevailed upon abou
year ago to commute Mrs. Ken
sler's sentence to u years and si'
months on condition of good be
havior.
Woman prisoners in the Idaho
penintentiary are not Obliged to en-
gage in any manual labor, and Mrs
Kensler has employed most of hei
time in fine needlework, in which
she has become very expert. 1t il
said that she expects to make he
home in Boise and support hersel
through her handiwork.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
Houstons Are Clever.

The Houstons entertained a large
crowd at the Standard Theatre last
night in fun, mimic and song. The
weather was very disagreeable, but
did not prevent a crowd attending
that comfortably filled the house.
They are artists in their lines, and
especially as an imitator of various
musical instruments did Mr.. Houston
entertain his audience most.
Mrs. Houston in her readings was
very pleasing and showed exceptional
talent as an elocutionist.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
40 Days Late.

Thanks to the railroad company,
they arrived in time for Christmas.
A complete line Of photo novelties
just arrived at Helms Studio. Don't
fail to see these pretty things. All
prices.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09

CONTINUED on PAGE 4
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09
Cut Price Sale

To make room for holiday goods
we are Offering all ladies' misses
and children's coats at one-hfth on.
Buy now.
MONTGOMERY BLUNK & co.
Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1909-12-09

Via Oregon Short Line Tickets on
sale December 18th. 2Srd, oath .25th
and S1st, 1909, and January 1sl,
1910; limit. January 3rd, 1910. See
agents for further particulars.