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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

Last year the levy was s2'eo'
making a reduction of sl.3o for the
present year, which is due to the
methods adopted in assessing the
property. Upon an approximate
county valuation of sl3,5Oo,OO.,
this will yield revenue OF some
thing over s2OO,00o.0o. OF this
amount $40, 10000 goes to the state
while the remainder is divided
among the various county funds
The town trustees have not as
vet made their levy, but on 'h'
assumption that the bond PROPOSE
ton will carry, this levy Will no
exceed II mills.
A careful summary Will snow
TINT under the cash valuation plan
individual taxes will be reduced
somewhat over the proceeding year
as the per cent Of decrease IN IN
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
ARCADIA VALLEY

Mr.. Koffend preached at Arcadia Bible
School last Sunday P. NJ. On the oath
of Sept there will be a service at IL A.
NJ. This is to save long ride, as Mr..
Koffend holds two other meetings on
that same day. He expects to be able
to preach for us once month. On this
day the Bible School will meet one hr.
earlier 90 am for the S. S. session.
On the other Sundays the S. S. will meet
at the accustomed time 8 p. m. Further
notice will be given each week.
The Missionary society OF Orchard and
Arcadia Valleys met Friday Sept. Sth. at
the home OF Mrs Chas. Reed. The fol-
lowing program was rendered;
Song-"Watchman Tell Us of the Night"
Scripture reading and prayer.
Song-''From Greenlands Icy Mountains
History of that song, Mrs. Neworo.
Song-"Let the Gospel Light Shine In. p"
Virginia Oliver.
Answered PRAYER" Mrs. Fry.
Piano Solo, Mrs. Aioee'
Religions of Japan, Mrs. Reed
Reading-"The Hope of the City"
i Mrs. Porter.
Recitation-"W Johnny Gave"
Meriane oliver
Secretary's report.
: Business meeting.
: Mizpah Benediction.
> Social half-hour.
The October meeting will be with Mrs
Note the End. Friday in the month
Come.
Mr.. Albee drives the school wagon 10
the private route in Arcadia Valley.
Mr.. Jacob Peterson is spending tn
r week in Hagerman.
. Mr.. Irwin Darrow, who has been WORK
: Ting at Mr.. Fry's during the summer, ha
s gone to Gooding. Later he expects to G
further east.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Where He Stands

The following extracts are taken
from the address delivered by Wal
ter l.. Fisher, Secretary OF the In
terror, at Boise last Saturday even
ing as reported by the Statesman:
MAN on THE LAND WHO COUNTS.
First of all let it be known that the
man on the land is the man who inter-
ests me. II you understand what that
means, you'll understand my position as
briefly AZ | can state it"
ats the man on the land who is essen
tial. 1t is he who builds up the coun-
try and develops the resources and pro-
duces wealth and makes everything else
possible for community. | believe that
you should make it easier for them to get
the land And l believe just as hard on
the other side, that you should make il
harder for the man who holds the land
and won't develop, but just waits so thai
he can get higher price from the mar
who is the actual settler and is the ac
tual man on the land.
"a say plainly that havn't any re-
gard for the interests OF speculation.
don't think speculation does a countr,
any good.
"And furthermore want to say tina
and my department, while l am in i
will do everything in our power to ac
complish the realization OF those tw
principles; Help the man on the land
make il harder ior the speculator.
WHERE WRONG RULES
Here we find that man comes o
the land, puts his money into necessar
Q buildings, house and out-buildings an
8 sheds, and buys implements, and the
, starts to clear his land. He faces rui
and the loss OF everything. His har
years OF toll and effort and sacrifice an
= isolation and struggle have netted hin
d what? Nothing! Tell me that's righ
: Tell me that's just. say, no! 1t
wrong, dead wrong, and the fact TIL
the United States government does
and allows this sort of thing to go OF
/ knowing the terrible injustice of it, max
lno difference to me. I've come at tn
+ far TO the western view.
i, no SYMPATHY FOR THE sPEcULAToR
! al have no sympathy Tor the 'har'
y pioneer who sits in his mahogany cha
IL in his office in Chicago or New York
'e Cleveland, and talks about the awf
}, hardships OF the early pioneer on HON
10 stead That kind oil talk doesn't soul
10 good to me-" ~
"But the man who goes on the lal
ei deserves all consideration, and he "
get il from me.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
Lincoln County Fair

1t is only two weeks now to the date OF
the fair to be held at Wendell and the
prospects are very fattering for one OF
the largest gatherings ever held in the
county. Arrangements have been made
for special trains from all directions, and
il is a source of great satisfaction to wit
ness the interest manifested in the var
ious towns in their desire to make this
fair grand success.
The special premiums offered by the
business men of Jerome should be an III
centiye for our citizens in this section
TO make extra effort in the matter of dis
plays. In addition to the list published
last week, the Commercial Club has put
up sweepstake purse of $40 which II
well worthy a special effort on the par
of all.
The officers OF the association are la
boring zealously to arrange program TO
the three days that will be of special IN
terest to the different localities, and 1t !
safe to say that their efforts will be re
warded by n large attendance.
Remember the dates are Oct. ), ant
5th, 80 make no other engagement 10
that time but let lis all turn in and max
| it a gala week for Lincoln County.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
THE OLD SETTLERS
They Hold q Picnic and Perfect an
Organization

Friday last marked the first step
toward the organization of an Old Settlers
Association on the North Side Tract, and
preliminary organization WAS effected
upon which will rest the responsibility
of carrying out the plans as proposed.
Notwithstanding the short notice given,
and the fact that many were busy on
their farms, good representation OF the
early settlers on the tract were present
at this, the first annual picnic, which
was held at the reservoir site, and at
spot that will undoubtedly be covered
with several feet OF water another year.
All came laden with the good things
the tract is capable of producing, and
when the tables were spread it was prac-
tically demonstrated that something
more than alfalfa can be produced here,
and frequent compliments were bestowed
upon the good cooks that abound in this
section.
After dinner roll call found the fol-
lowing present:
/ w. p. Rice, wife and four children.
i John Bruner and wife.
K. S. Frazer and wife.
c. A. Varnum, wife and six children.
]. L. Roberts, wife and three children.
Mrs. G. B. Roberts and two children.
Mrs Mary Brooks and two children.
: J. T. Graham, wife and ten children.
NJ. A. Holmes and wife.
/ Mrs. Frank Beck and five children.
t Jno. Hartshorn. wife and 2 children
= /. y. Gresham, and two children.
D F. Z. Slocum and wife.
; Mrs. NJ. L. Slocum.
D. s. Boyd, wife and six children.
Mrs. J. Lind and four children.
n j. ii. Freeman, wife and son.
y Miss Susie Freeman.
W. J. Paulson and daughter.
n l.. T. Alexander and wife.
n Mrs. John Holmquist.
d Mrs. c. A. Naruin.
d Mrs. Jno. Coleman.
/, Z. W. Brough.
:. Chas 3. Cryderman.
81 W. A. Heiss.
Vt f. G. Reed.
it Fred Olsen.
al f.. +. Shawver.
es Jno. Webster.
att Miss Jessie Oliver.
Granville Freemen.
L. G.. HolInquist.
ly Investigation showed that seyentee
ir different states were represented anon
DR. those present. A meeting was then callet
nj and an organization perfected by Il
G. election of the following officers to ser'
I'd for one year:
President, Jno. Bruner.
I'd Secretary, W. p. Rice.
ill An executive committee consisting
NJ. A. Holmes, J. S. Hartshorn al
Jno. 7. Graham was selected.
y 1t was decided to hold the annual pi
c. mic one year from this same day, whit
st is the third Friday in September, Il
place of holding the same to be select
by the executive committee.
T. All present seemed to thoroughly enj
ne the opportunity of renewing old acquai
e, tances and forming new ones, and
c- will look forward to another pleasa
-. gathering year hence.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

Two prominent Ex-United States
Senators have died within the past
week, viz Roger Q. Mills of Texas,
and Thos. H. Carter of Montana.
Both gentlemen were very promin-
ent during their terms of office.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
CHEAPER RATES ASSURED
The Beaver River Power Co. to Ash
For Electric Franchise
Quite A Reduction Guaranteed Owe,
Tho Present Rate

Mr.. +. P. Bacon, commercial
representative OF the Beaver River
Power Co. was in town Monday and
we acknowledge very pleasant call.
MIR. Bacon represents an Electric Co.
which il largely extending its field
Of operation in Southern Idaho, and
his mission here was for the pur-
pose Of making application for a
franchise from the village trustees
of jerome, and draft for an ordi-
nance covering the same was left
with the clerk of the board, with
the privilege of notifications to be
suggested by the trustees or town
attorney.
The franchise az asked for assures
our citizens much cheaper rate
than is exacted by the present COM
pany, az it proposes q maximum
rate for lighting purposes, not to
exceed l2t cents per kilowatt hour,
instead of Is cent rate which is
now in effect here, with a proper
tionate reduction for heating and
power purposes. While this re-
duction may not seem large at first
glance, it means much to consum
ers of electricity who use it TO any
extent.
A franchise il now before tn,
board of trustees presented by th'
Great Shoshone and Twin Fall
Light and Power Co. and though
overtures have been made for SOM
concessions this company has stub
bornly refused to grant any, ant
now that another company Is ask
l ing for the privilege of competition
! the trustees will be placed in po
e sition TO do little debating them
. selves.
: The company represented by Nh
: Bacon have their plant located q
Il the Junction of the Malad an
Il Snake river, near Bliss. which 6
y present has a capacity of 1900 hors
power, but can be developed to q
e 600 horse power if necessary. I'll
d company is building a line in'
d Boise and are reaching out in 9TH
n directions with all possible speed.
/ They have n franchise now pen'
: ing before the city council at Tw'
n Falls, with an assurance that Il
&c line would be into that city befo
l. another year. 1t is the suppo' itio
~ that if this franchise is granted Il
OF power line would run through tn
Is place.
AS Chairman Gauss is abscl
VI from the city any action on eth
al of the franchises will undoubted
O. be postponed until his return, b
.e in the meantime the new propo'
Id ton will give our citizens food I
H. thought and consideration.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
As A sPECULATOR SEES 1T

Mr.. w. n. Hardwick, one of our
real estate dealers, devotes consider
able space in the News of last week
in defense of the company in their
efforts to put forth the proposition
TO water the IA 900 acres OF land
over which there has been so much
controversy. From speculative
standpoint his arguments are logical
and meet the approval of everyone
in this section, and being himself
an owner OF some of this particular
land, no one can question the sim
cerity of his motives. As to the
legal status of the case, which he
questions at some length, the At
torney General, who is the advisor
of the land board, is probably more
competent to Judge, and as he raised
no legal objection to the action OF
the board, il stands to reason that
their action was within the law.
But putting this all aside, there
are times when moral objections
carry more weight than legal ones,
and let it be assumed that this is
one of those instances. There was
no objections to this proposition on
the part OF the board of directors OF
the Canal Users Association, excep,
the paramount issue of the availa.
bility Of water, which to the actua
settler on the tract is of much NOR,
importance than the few extra dol
lars the speculator might expect I,
realize from the sale of his land
should the proposition go through
There are any amount OF good peo
pie on the North Side tract who ar
not spectators, but who have com
here TO make permanent home fo
themselves, and please tell us VIII
their interests should be cast asid
for the pecuniary benefit OF th
speculator, who has never spent
dollar more than the law compelle
him in helping to build up til
country. The board of director
were willing to withdraw all obje'
tions to this proposition If the con
pany were willing to go on recor
rs to the availability of water, bl
this Manager MacWatters positivel
refused to do.
Ii is generally admitted that v
have one OF the grandest irrigatt
sections in the Northwest, an
plenty of land still available Il
those seeking a safe and permi
nent investment, and how il is e,
pected to sell this II 900 acres at
large advanced price. with lar
maintenance fee attached, in cor
petition with land under the gravi
system is one OF the secrets
finance that the average reader
not familiar with.
The products raised on the Nor
Side tract this season are practi'
illustrations of what can be pl
duced here, and if the real est'
men and Others on the tract wor
inauguratc publicity campaie
instead Of depending on the co
pany to do all the advertising,
feel sure that much more benefic
results would be forthcoming tn
by attaching more land to
water system.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

Hon. Walter l.. Fisher, Secretary
of the Interior has honored this sec
ton of Idaho with visit the past
week. The Secretary has shown
deep interest in the irrigated Sec
tions of the west, and from the tone
of an address, delivered at Boise
his interests are strictly with the ac'
tual settlers on the land. 1t is graf
living to see the government TAKE
more interest in this matter.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
IhE TAX LEVY

The board Of County Commits
sioners at their session last week
fixed the tax levy for the present
,.aar as follows:
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21
JEROME. IDAHO, SEPTEMBER 2I, 1911

levy is greater than the per cent of
increase in the assessments, and it
will also be found that the burden
has been more equitably distrib-
uted
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-09-21

The business men and citizens OF Filler
will give field day on Saturday, sept
soth. at which time a program OF amuse-
ments will be carried out and premiums
will be awarded for farm products.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
STAMP DEALERS FIND.
Contents of Sailors Kit-bag Yield
Five Hundred Pounds Sterling.

As a boy in 1868 Mr.. Gibbons had
developed a. business in selling
stamps while engaged in his fathers
shop, in Plymouth, and portion of
his window was devoted to a show
of his philatelic treasures. These
were noticed by two sailors, who for
a 5-pound note sold him kjt-bag
full of stamps, which were all tri-
angular Cape of Good Hopes, thous-
ands and thousands Of them, and in
cluding a considerable number of the
"wood-blocks."
The sailors explained that when
the ship reached Cape Town they
had leave to go ashore; and there
they were persuaded by some ladies
at a bazaar to take shilling ticket
in rattle. So they won the bag OF
stamps, which the ladies had begged
all around Cape Town. Their shill-
ing was well repaid by 5-pound
note, and the sack went into the deal
er's stock, in due course yielding
him not less than 500 pounds profit.
London Telegraph.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
WATSON FIGURES INCREASE.
States Population Greater by $4,000
Since Federal Census.

Columbia, Oct. According to
an estimate sent by Commissioner E..
J. Watson to-day to the New York
World, for use in the Worlds Alma
nae, the population of South Carolina
to date is 1,542,912. According to
the United States census, taken for
1910, the population of South Caro-
lima was then 1,514,000.
The estimate by the department OF
agriculture, commerce and indus
tries is made each year and along
the lines of the most careful means
possible, other than a direct count.
All the factors which tend to increase
and decrease population are taken in
to, account and their percentages
worked out in az nearly a correct
manner as is possible. If Commis-
sioner Watson's figures are correct
they indicate an increase Of popula-
tion of about $4,000 during the past
year and half.
This figure is supplied every year
for the World Almanac by Commis-
sioner Watson, the request coming
through the governor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
First Number of Lyceum Course.

The LeBarge Musical Company
will give concert at the auditorium
of the Carlisle Fitting School, Thurs
day, October 5. This will be the first
number of the regular lyceum course.
John A. LeBarge, instrumentalist,
singing humorist, magician, song
writer, story teller, and Miss Ethel
thinner, contra1to soloist, piano vir-
tuoso, piano monologues, entertainer,
compose the company. They come as
entertainers of wide experience. Mr..
LeBarge is an extraordinary artist.
His international standing as an art
list on the mandolin and banjo is we'll
known and honestly earned. He is
a singing humorist, and is especially
pleasing in his old plantation favor
ties with banjo and piano accompa-
niment. Miss thinner is said to be a
pianiste of unusual ability and pos
sesses a contralto voice of fine
quality, we'll trained, and beautifully
sweet and pure in tone.
A delightful evenings entertain
ment is promised those who attend,
and it is hoped that large audience
will be present to greet this first at
traction of the season.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
j. B. Traywick Dead.

Mr.. J. B. Traywick died at his
home near this city this morning
at Z o'clock after an illness of some
time. Mr.. Traywick had been in fail
ing health for some years and this
morning he passed into the great
beyond
Mr.. Traywick was about 4S years
of age.
The deceased came to Orangeburg
county some 80 years ago and start
ed at the bottom. He has continued
to climb up the ladder and has al
ways been a man of considerable
energy. He married Miss Edna Ia
tum, daughter of the late J. S. Ia
tum, who survives him. He also has
one brother, DR.. Paul Traywick, who
resides at Cameron.
The entire community extend to
the bereaved relatives their sincere
sympathy. - Orangeburg Evening
News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
FOUND DEAD IN SHANTY.
Body of Woman Drug Fiend Pre-
sents Gruesome Sight.

Jacksonville, Oct. dead IL a
shanty, at deserted brick yard in
the suburbs of this city, and decom-
posed all but beyond recognition
the body of Mrs. Marion Boykin, for
merly physicians wife, Of Tampa,
Fla, was found to-day. A short
while later it was positively identi-
fed, then placed in metal box and
chemicals applied so as to preserve
it, pending instructions as to burial
and a coroner's investigation.
An incurable drug habit is said to
have driven her to desperation and
put her in poverty, forcing her to
live where she was found dead. Two
other pitiable drug f1ends, who lived
in the desolate shanty with her for a
time, had been arrested several
weeks ago and are under treatment.
The dead woman is said to have
been a member of prominent West
Florida family.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
Ehrhardt Social News.

Ehrhardt, Sept. 30.-A stag party
was given at Clear Lake last Monday
evening by DR.. j. l.. Copeland in
honor of Mr.. Farrell, of Jacksonville,
Fla, automobiles conveyed the par
ty to the lake, where they were pro-
vided with fishing tackle. Several
pleasant hours were spent at this
sport, the landing of great many
fine trout furnishing much excite
ment. A bountiful fish dinner was
served.
A few friends enjoyed a delightful
evening at the lovely home of Miss
Elizabeth Roberts, when she enter
tanned in honor of Miss Ida Lee NC
Tyre, of Florida, and Miss Carrie
Fraysse, of Hendersonville, with a
very informal "porch party" The
wide, cool verandas were very invit-
ing, being tastefully arranged with
ferns, cosy seats and lights. Small
tables were also arranged, at which
the guests engaged in the exciting
game of progressive travel" An
ice course was served while little
Misses Grace Moore and Genie Ram
sey gave several catchy vocal selec-
tions.
Wednesday afternoon the Matrons'
Club spent several delightful hours
at the home of Mrs. I. D. Copeland.
The halls and parlors we're tastefully
decorated with ferns and cut flowers.
The guests thoroughly enjoyed an
interesting game of progressive
whist. Mrs. John. Hartz won the
prize, an exquisite hand-embroidered
towel. During the afternoon de-
licious refreshments were served,
Mrs. C. D. G.. Adams and children,
of Walterboro, have returned to their
home, after a short visit to Mrs. W.
M. Walker.
Miss Ida Lee McTyre, of Florida,
and Miss Carrie Fraysse, of Hender-
sonville, have been the charming
guests of Mrs. w. B. Moore.
Among the many who have recent
ly left to enter various colleges of
this State are: Misses Maude and
Florence Farrell, Mamie Ehrhardt,
Columbia College; Messrs. Bennie
Ehrhardt, Harry Copeland, Newber-
ry; Leroy Smith, S. G. G. I.
Prof. Shealy, Miss Carrie Wright,
both of Newberry, and Miss Jennie
Milling,. of Winnsboro, the teachers
Of the graded school, have resumed
their duties for another term.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1911-10-05
IN THE PALMETTO STATE
SOME OCCURRENCES OF VARIOUS
KINDS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
State News Boiled Down for Quick
Reading-Paragraphs About
Men and Happenings.

The fftieth anniversary Of wo-
mans organized work for foreign
missions will be celebrated in Char
lesion October 17-18.
The students of Newberry college
have abolished hazing. Acting on
their own initiative they held meet
ing and voted it out, remarkable
incident in college circles. No at
tempt at coercion was made by the
faculty.
According to the report of the CEN
sus bureau 3,663,066 bales of cotton
were ginned from the growth of 19l l
prior to September rs and against g.
312,974 for the same date last year
In South Carolina 339,111 bales were
ginned this year against 160, ,621 last
year. The report gives the condi-
ton of the crop as Ill of normal.
One of Governor Blease's friends
in Spartanburg wrote him a letter IN
reference to calling out the militia
during the recent street car strike
in Spartanburg, telling him he made
mistake, but the governor gave
him no satisfaction. In rather curt
letter the governor stated that he
only did his duty and had no apollo
gies to make.
Governor Blease has refused to al.
low the Governors Guards to attend
a celebration in Atlanta, and he has
also written Supt Bond of the Cita'
del that the cadets of that institution
must not attend. However, the Cita.
del authorities had already decided
not to participate in the celebration
on account of the expense attached
It is stated that Gov. Blease threat
ened to have Supt. Bond removed il
the cadets went to Atlanta, but the
governor has not the power of re-
moval in this case, he being only a
member of the board of trustees. The
governor took this action because the
newspapers had a great deal to say
about his not being invited to At
lanta