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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
CONTRACT LET
FOR new HOTEL
Must Be Completed by the
18th Of June.
Building Rented BY Telegraph TO Ex-
perienced Hotel Man From Eure-
ka, California, and will Open
the First Of July.

The contract for the building of the
new three story hotel was awarded to
Anderson & Company yesterday morn
ing. 1t Gales for the completion of the
building by June Is, and contains a
penalty clause.
1t will take good work to complete
the building by the date named, and a
large force Of men will be given en-
ployment. The excavation for the
basement was completed the first of
the week and work on the foundation
will begin at once. The contractors are
under bond to turn over the completed
building on the date specified,
The building will be three story
frame with fifty rooms. The arrange
ment is ideal and the construction will
be good throughout. A steam heating
plant will be installed in the basement
and the hotel will be the most modern
iow-priced hotel in the state. Surpas-
sing in service and conveniences most
of the leading hotels in the smaller
towns of Idaho. In fact, none of the
older towns with populations of 1900 or
under have hotels which will be as COM
plete or conveniently arranged.
Arceitect j. P. Hayward has been
engaged to superintend the construc-
tion of the building.
A friend of Charles Schmidt, Mr..
Crossman, from Eureka, California,
wired acceptance of a proposal to lease,
Thursday, and expects to furnish the
hotel and open it about the first OF
July.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

acres under cultivation and during the
coming summer will clear ZOO or 800
acres more. Mr.. Foulks S erecting new
chicken house l2x50 feet and will en-
gage in the poultry business on a large
scale. He recently completed large
horse barn also. His farm buildings
are conveniently arranged as we'll as
commodious.
The Sunday school under the superin-
tendency of Nate Newcomb is growing
rapidly. Forty-eight pupils were pre-
sent with full corps of teachers. Pre-
parations for an Easter Sunday pro-
gram are progressing finely and large
number of children are meeting three
or four afternoons each week to prac-
tice songs and recitations. AS the
spring advances and the roads improve
| it is expected that many children and
grown people who live a considerable
distance from the townsite and who
hitherto have been only occasional at
tendants will come more regularly.
The Odd Fellows of Aberdeen and
vicinity held meeting last Saturday
evening for the purpose of arranging
for anniversary celebration to be held
the evening of April "a. Committees
were appointed and program is now
being outlined. The meeting will be an
open one and every one, whether a
member of the order or not, is invited
to attend. The meeting will probably
be held in the tabernacle. Although
there are about thirty Odd Fellows in
this vicinity all of them still belong to
lodges in the east and elsewhere from
whence they came to Idaho. Applica-
tion has been made for a charter for To-
cal lodge and as soon as this is granted all
members will transfer their allegience
to the new lodge. When the lodge is
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Gasoline Traction Engine Success,

The Hart-Parr gasoline traction en-
gine recently purchased by the Home
stead Improvement company, was un-
loaded, Wednesday, and taken to the
Dry Farm. 1t was steered through the
deepest sand that could be found, on
the way out, and passed through it with
apparent ease. Although it was late
before the pillow arrived, it was put to
work at once with ten plows following,
and turned up seven acres before quit
ting time. The purchasers are highly
pleased with its performance, and be-
lieve it to be far superior to the heavier
steam machines. The company has
contracted to clear $500 acres this year
with their gasoline outfit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

FROM the stream of wagons loaded with lumber that
be leaving here day stranger might be
excused arriving conclusion that houses the
principal things raised in this section of They
prolific and the crop increasing During March the
filings totaled 10000 acres WEIGH 1875 settlers and
increase of population within six months of about 500
people for March filings alone When it is known that this
has been maintained since last September will be
understand why lumber is in such demand No part
of the state is settling rapidly.
Beyond the fact that there than third of
million open to homestead fling when this rush be-
gan other things that attract settlers These other
things good and healthul climate abundance of
pure for domestic purposes be found in the
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
VALLEY FARM A SURPRISE.
Far Surpassed Expectations and Audi
ence Was Pleased.


The home talent production of "val-
ley Farm" Wednesday evening, was a
delightful surprise, and was received
with popular favor. No company which
has been here this season has pleased
the people more. The story was sim
pie one, but presented good characters
throughout. Nearly every character
was equally prominent with the leading
part, which afforded all an opportunity
to display their ability.
Leona Dexter, as Hetty Halcomb,
country girl who married a wealthy
young man who moved in the highest
circles of New York society and met
the designing enmity of an aristocratic
mother-in-law who heaped indignation
upon the bride until she ran away, play
ed the part splendidly.
Maud Davis. arch conspirator with
the mother-in-law to bring about a
separation of Hetty and her husband,
with the hope of winning his love, had
difficult part, being cold, cruel and
designing, did equally well.
Jennie Dexter, as prosecutor of the
bride, was all that could be expected
from the part, and little that should be
expected from a real mother-in-law.
From the day of the wedding she set
about to bring about separation, US
ing former sweetheart to win the
husbands affection and arouse the
jealousy of the bride.
Vida McComb, as hired girl, ridicu-
lously attired and of simple mind,
brought laugh at every appearance,
and appeared frequently and unexpec-
tedly.
Florence Barber, neighborhood gos-
slipper, fulfilled every expectation from
such character.
I. E. St. John, the young husband
played his part so well that some one in
the audience remarked that there was
no apparent reason why he should not
become real benedict.
R. B. Greenwood, the disappointed
/
to portray, part not so well suited to
| him as others of the cast would have
been, but was conceded to be one of the
best characters.
Arthur Smith made fine broadmind-
ed man of affairs, whose sense of right
was his guide of conduct. To his efforts
was due the reconciliation of Harold
Rutlege and his bride.
C. C. Thornhill made an ideal eccen-
trio character, and although less seen
than some of the others, was no less in
teresting. The unexpected always hap
pened when he appeared.
Emil Schwarz made an ideal butler,
and was probably the most natural of
all the characters.
The two leading parts were taken by
Professor Thompson and Miss Moss.
Mr.. Thompson made an excellent far
mer, perfectly natural, frank and out
spoken, and his makeup was admira-
BILE. He was good type of the sub
stantial, honest and intelligent farmer,
and was perfectly at home on all oc-
casions. Miss Moss, his old-maid sister
and housekeeper, was equally interest
ing, unique, and equally at ease. The
play was woven around their home life,
and while ostensibly taking minor roles,
were the center of interest. Interest
from first to last was well sustained,
and the public furnished treat.
An even 500 was realized from the
sale of tickets and about S. from candy.
After paying all expenses there will be
about SIS to turn over to the reading
room.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
HOMESEEKERS STILL COMING.
More Than Five Thousand Acres Ia
ken This Week.

The crop of homeseekers continues to
be good. The record of filings for the
past week was $500 acres. as follows:
Francis Lyons, nwt 24-5-30.
John ]. Pinkerton, swt 14-5-90.
Melvin D. Strang, set $3.50.
Jacob Schild, possessory claim on na
net and nj nwt 25-6-29.
John Isaac Jr., lease on 240 acres of
state land in 34-8-30
William D. Baney, possessory claim,
unsurveyed land.
Bud Byerly, 81 set, So swt 32-l2-31.
Andy D. Hall, Sd set sec II and nj
net IA 9-31.
Barbara L. Shaw, WI swt, 81 nwt 23-
1920.
VIM. L. Farnham, swt 3-7-30.
Henry Tiahrt, swt 20-6-30
Otto H. Barthold, et swt, wi set Z
11-31.
Thomes w. Lowe, SET swf, Sd set
and net set 21-12 81.
Chester Greene, et nwf, swf nwf sec
% and sch net 29-730.
Thomas Mullen, eb nef, ne4 set sec 10
and nw4 sw4 20-7-32.
Joseph Allen, nb nwt 24-9-30.
William Allen SET 1890.
Louis E. Mcintyre, ne4 25-10-30.
Joseph L. Howard, nwf 25-10-30.
Frank A. Zicha, set 1881.
James E. Keeler, set 27-10-33.
Chris. Gansinger, possessory claim,
unsurveyed land, Blaine couety.
Peter Schaub, same.
Josef Wagner. same.
Matthias Macher, same.
Ludwig Metzker, same.
Peter Kurth, same.
Nikolas Grifaton, same.
Quirinus Wacker, same.
M. Olive Toner, So net, nA SET 1851
John Satterlee, swl 1l-l0-33.
John A. Olson, lease on ne1 15-10-33
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Who is the Happy Dairyman?

A splendid dairy farm in walking dis
tance of the State Normal school. Good
seven room house, we'll finished. Barn
20x40 with lean-to l6x40. Wagon shed,
granery, COW shed, good water right
and 80 acres of land for $500. Milk
route paying from 80 to 80 cents for but
ter fat goes by the door. j. R. CLARK,
of the Fidelity Reality Co. 4-3-lt
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Died.

Inez Plummer, daughter of Mrs. F.
A. Russell, died yesterday morning at
7 o'clock after protracted illness.
The young lady was nearly Is years of
age and had been a sufferer for several
years. Funeral services were held at
the home by Rev. Coen at O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, and the body laid
to rest in the Falls View cemetery.
Mrs. Russell, who has also been ser
iously i'll, is greatly improved.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Refused $4,000 for Relinquishments

Henry Jones, of Otis, recently re-
fused 5000 for REIMBURSEMENT of his
homestead filing near Otis. The i'm
provements on the place are not valua-
BILE, consisting of small house, fifty
acres in cultivation, fenced, and a few
young fruit trees not yet bearing.
The price offered Indicates that values
of improved land in that vicinity will be
high in few years.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Lost.

Two black mares. One between 8
and 10 years old and the other between
10 and Is. Both wore halters. Young
er had left hip knocked down, and was
branded on right shoulder. Her tail
reached the ground. When they strayed
from j. H. Natthies ranch, Monday,
March p, younger mare was heavy with
foal. When last seen they were going
toward American Falls. $40 reward
for return of horses to ]. H. MATTHIEs,
American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Could Sell With Profit.

A man whose name could not be
learned last week refused $400 for a
REIMBURSEMENT of his homestead filing
several miles west of town. The filing
was made last fall and there are as yet
no improvements. Considering the fact
that so much vacant land is to be had
for the filing fees the offer is considered
good.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Special Meeting Commercial Club.

There will be special meeting of the
commercial club at the offices of F. E.
Winter Monday evening, when several
matters of Importance will be up for
consideration.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

organized new two story building will
be erected either by the lodge or some
individual to provide place in which
regular meetings may be held.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

world and the greatest yields of any dry farming country
in the United States is the latter that the
greatest Influenza pulling power that draws settlers in
large numbers from the Central and Western states
The accompanying ilustraton-a dry farm wheat field,
speaks itself 1t is view in the field of T. B. Evans of
Arbon and is far from being the best field yet averaged
50 bushels per One field went Co. and many from 40
up The whole of Arbon valley, spring seeding included,
averaged 25 bushels The Press hammered away for a
before created interest enough people in
vesgate but investigation convinced and the result APP
parent all And there of land still inviting
settlement but going the of about townshpa
month and will not last fOrever!
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03
Extra Special.

25 dozen turkish towels, regular so
cent values, now selling at 80 cents a
pair at the Fall Creek Sheep Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

Do not fail to register, and do it
early. 1t is denying yourself the right
of franchise not to do so.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1909-04-03

h to % dfrat t tn vlae April 1909
o the Tteta tprnedha
tn ohda al bano rt that somewhat eduedn de
oprtyu uwhto Youcm
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The Washington times., 1909-09-25
FRIENDS TO HONOR
WILLIAM R. HUNT
Fifty Years Active Service at
Gorsuch NJ. E. Church
TO Be Observed.

a testimonial viii be given bv the
Gorsuch Methodist Episcopal Church TO
William R Hunt on October Il. in honor
OF his having completed fifty years Of
active service in that church. The ex-
ercises are in charge of special commit
tees representing the different branches
OF the church, Of which Ernest II. Pull
man is chairman.
Addresses by District Superintendent
Sumwalt. OF the Methodist churches Of
Washington. and other churchmen. will
be made. and former pastors and work
ers IN the church viii De invited guests.
Mr.. Hunt Joined Gorsuch Church Oc-
tober %, 1883. and has been closely iden-
tihed with it ever since. Living next
door 20 the church. 11O5 Four-and-a-
Half street southwest. he has entertain
ed every pastor 10 that church during
the last fifty years.
Mr.. Hunt has been the recording
steward OF GOTsuch since 1852, and su-
.perintendent OF the Sunday school since
1852, and has also held practically every
other Office in the church, as well as
attending as delegate the annual ses-
sions OF the Baltimore Methodist Con-
ference, In which gatherings he is a
familiar figure He has also been a IL
censed Methodist exhorter for over forty
years. He was married in Gorsuch
Church on September II, 1850. 20 Miss
Henrietta Prather. Of Baltimore
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
Died.

GOFF-On Friday September y. 1904. at 2-2o
a. M, al his residence f23 Fourth street
northeast, AFRO. husband of Harriet NJ
Goif.
Mr.. COZ was a. nssiye of this cir. and
NJ for a prominent out-of-tovn rnercau-
tI- concern. His death occurred after n
snort illness. lie was q prominent member
OFT The First CongreGsr rIoual Church HIS
VIE, Mrs Harriet NJ. Cor, and one daueh-
ter. Mr. Adie stevens, survive him.
HERRJNG-On Friday. September "a. 1909 st
the Franklin apartments. ANNIE l. vi
dow OF George T. Herring
Mrs Herring was born in Iowa tftv-tp-o
years ago. but had lived in this Citv for
tho past four years Her death occurred
tol'uing an operation. She way tho widow
nt George ID. Herring. who was prom
mont business man or Iowa. She is sur
NiF'l by Two daughters, the Misses Cath
crime NJ and Georgia p. Herring.
frARtI~-Ou Thursday. September D. 1862
WILLIAM H., husband OF Fredclens \.
IcaTcc.
SIFAFFER-On Friday, September q. 1909.
AZ Laurel. Nd. ESTHER MAY. daughter
of Frank and May n Shaffcr. ssed thir-
tCou.
TfEBETNG-On Friday. September %, leo9
at the Franklin Apartments, ANNIE L..
widow of the lat" Gcorec u. Herring
Funeral az 81. Paul = Church, Monday,
September 20. 1900 at 4. IN.
tlona, pcg Moiuss Capitol. and Omaha
Ncb., papers please Copy)
se25-2t'
sCHMIDT-On Friday. September "A. 1909, st
hls fathers residence, I22 Sixth street
mort hcast. ALFRED G.. beloved son OF
John g. and the late Lizzie y. schmidt.
Funeral from his late residence. Sunday
September % al D. no. Relatives and
friends invited 10 attend Intermcnt Con-
Eression3l Cemetery. se24-2t
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
HALF HOLIDAY ENDS
uNTIL'N JUNE
Thirty, Thousand Government
Workers Regret Last Short
DaY.

When Uncle Samucl's workers, some
$3.50 or thcTea bouts. left thAr desks at
o'clock today il WAS with the some
what regretted recollection that this
SATURDAY. was the last Of this years half
holidays. No more 1 o'clock getaway g.
they knew. until the hot days Of next
July arrive So pleasant, too. these half
HOLIDAYS Wi.h the sun smiling cheertully
down. and the prossect OF vi game
an automobile ride in the suburbs 4
motor boat lrip on the river. or a hum
dred and one diversions that 90 TO make
these short DAYS the most pleasantly
anticipated of all sevcn-eXcept, OF
course. Sunday.
Tire clerks say they have enjoyed
their half holidays this summer bet
ter than ever before. and they AL agree
that their Uncle Ssmuel Is pretty good
sort CT fellow and 2 capital boss, atter
all. From Monday on the regular time
schedule Of getting TO the office al 8
o'clock and leaving at 4.Se. Will be en-
feEcez-
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

to witness the marine spectacle They
began TO gather early. First TO put IN
an appearance were the suburbanites.
who tammed the early trolley cars and
congested all of tne railways stations
All were attired In their best bib and
tucker. and laden down with overcoats,
blankets. and the eyer-present lunch
basket
The first point OF vantage TO be occu-
pied was Riverside Park and the vicinity
of Grants tomb. The spectacle pre-
sented from there was inspiring. Out
in the river. tuggine at their anchors,
was the greatest fleet OF baulesh1pS and
cruisers ever assembled in the Hudson
river. The tail-end Of the Unit. : States
fleet and the British and German
under the hills on which rests Riverside
Park, their sOmber colors contrasting
vividly with the wealth Of signal flags
attached 10 the rigginEs.
Within a very short time after the
warm sun had dried up the cold mist
that hung over Manhattan iu the early
hours, every available bit of space IN
the park and on the Manhattan street
viaduct between the tomb and the river
had been filled, and the disappointed
late Comers were hurTying downtown
10 fill the docks ard wharves which
had not been pre-emDted AS grand
stands, and the tickets for which were
I'm the hands Of spectators.
NOiu W dltluB-
II was cold waiting all along The river
front. but the crowd was persistent,
and few dropped out.
number of enterprising boatmen,
with craft that looked for all the world
as though they must be sister ships
Of the Clermont, took advantage OF the
DAY 70 gather in a few dollars and
made short runs from the shore around
few OF the warships and then back
again. The charge for this trip was
moderate, ranging from 5ocents to ST,
and most Of those who took il managed
to get warm by cheering franucslly
as they were piloted close into some
OF the bigger war craft
A most remarkable sight was the
street takers who, defyinS all efforts OF
the police 10 control them. 1ammed their
wav hither and yon through the multi
tildc. offering wares OF every cOnceiy-
able style for sale. Their souvenirs
ranged an the way from little flags
and official programs 90 Hudson Fulton
hostage sta n1ps, which went on sale FOR
% first time today.
Along Both Sides.
II was not alone along the shores OF
the Hudson river in Manhattan that
the crowd gathered. over on the New
jersey shore The hills and rocks were
lined with shiVering men women. and
children. al wondering Why u took SO
long for the greatest marine spectacle
The Washington times., 1909-09-25
CHURCH NOTICES.

PEOPLES OPEN AIR EvENsONG at Ca
thcdraI grounds. ut ST.. Nlhaur a. %. IG.,
september Especial preacher. Rev j. Heo~
Ming helms. rector or the Church of the
4 sconSion. Vested choir led by detachment
OF Tho United states Marine Band. Take
TcnIcvtov.n cars. Daily morning and even
ing PRAYER every weekday AZ a. m. and
p M. in 81. Adams Church. or tho Little
sanctuary" p" on the Cathedral Close. Requests
for intcrccssory prayer or THANKSGIVING may
be sent 10 the Cathedral Clergy. Mt. 50. Al
ban Washington, d. e II
F7TNTGFLICAI. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
CHURCTI Scottish Rite Hall. ln7 O. street
northwest Services sunday. IT a M and
o. m Morning lecture by Bishop oliver O..
81 bin. subject Mans Mission" Evening
lecture bv Bishop ssbiu subject. '.Who is
Your Rrothc-2' Seats free. All invited.
October 3d al ~ a. uI. Bishop Sahin will
c0mmcuee a series Of "a lessons, two each
Sunday. teaching how 10 heal the sick. and
applying the rules. The morning lecture will
give tho theory. tho evening lectur" viii
make the application. This viii be the only
free course given during the wear. IT,
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and
IT streets northwe-t-Rev- samuel IT. Greene.
n. D.. pastor. 9.30 a. Iu-. Sunday school. r.
H. Bristow. superintendent. Public worship.
with sermons by the pastor. II a m. and
S D. m. Teachers Bible Class Thursday
%. m. Church prayer meeting. s p. M. En-
deavor meetings, Tues5av, 8 D. In.. and Sun
day, $3.50 and Gao o. m All are cordially
invited. Il
.TEOPLES CHI-RCH-Rev Georgia Tcrgu-
son. minister. Residence. -2 a street south
east Open-air services fwclthcr permitting
az ( O'Clock I'm judiciary Park. midway be
tween Pension Office and Court House. sub
iect THE Religion n Health The min
ster. Prof fT. q. Kirk and Mr.. George IT,
shibley will speak. cordial Invitation is
extended. II
CHRTsTTAN sCTENCF-FirFt church of
Christ. scientist 18th and r. sis n W
Services: Sunday 1880 a m and S D. m.
SubIect. Reality. sun9&y school il r.
Public cordially invited. All seats free free
Reading Room, 60. Colorado Building II
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

OF modern times" as the press agent
had graphically described #, TO come
along and, apparently forgetting that
they came hours ahead Of time, so as
TO get a good seat"
North Of Weehawken. where the pali-
sades rear themselves many feet above
the river. the spectacle was inspiring
Women IN gay costumes, children with
flags and streamers waving In the fresh
breeze. and hundreds cf men were gath
cred there perChed on the rocks and
roughly constructed stands secure IN tho
belief that nothing could rob them OF a
good view Of the show. From the paIf-
sades the entire line OF war vessels
stretched almost the entire length of the
island of Manhattan was plainly visible.
while the naval parade, in traversing
the Hudson. was always IN plain view
from the very moment il turned the
Battery
The railways running into the city ali
abandoned their freight schedules to-
day and excursion trains followed each
other into the city with but a ten-min-
ute headway
II was generally conceded bv noon
that all records for crowds in the cItv
would be eclipsed long before the night
parade started.
Panic When Boy browns.
The first fatality OF the celebration
occurred before noon at the StarIn
pier Brighton. Staten Island. when
Grover Finnegan, aged seven, was
forced over the strin gpiece Of the
dock and drowned. Two men jumped
over I'm an attempt t. save him. but
the swift running tide carried him
and his body was never seen again
There was "a semf-paniC on the dock
and several women tainted, but poIice
reserves quickly restored order.
The Washington times., 1909-09-25

The size and equipment Of the war
ship are being closely guarded. u is
said that the vessel viii be Of 2. 90
tons and viii be furnished with the
heaviest armament ever seen on a war
snip
Germany is building five other super
dfeaonoughts,' and within four years
the intention is to have four dread
houknis and six superdresdnoughts
completed. which. the German admiralty
SAYS VIII make the Kaiser's navy s1-
perlor to England's. which at the end
OF thls ume Will have but eleven dread
The launching OF the new vessel is
slehl1cant!y commented on By the en-