davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14

I'VE saw, on checking over delin-
quent tax certificates here, issued at
the sale of 1908, that in June of this
year 30 pieces of property were then
not redeemed from that delinquent
tax sale, this property Including valu-
able farms and city property Among
the owners of this property were a.
number OF clients and friends of the
writer. He knew that the failure to
pay these taxes must in most instances
be the result of oversight and forget
fulness.
Passing the farm of one of these,
worth probably $4,000, he remember
ed the outstanding tax certificate, and
stopped and told the owner, who
promptly redeemed his land The writ
er personally told others of their dan
gerous situation, and they, too, extri-
Gated themselves. 1t SO happened that
one of these tax title spectators own
ed several of these tax certificates so
redeemed, and on inquiry learned
who had told the owners of their sit
uation, and complained to a friend of
the writer that the writer was going
out of his way to injure him. the tax
Spectator, who would certainly get
even.' This settled the matter for us.
We at once looked up the address of
the owner of each tract included in
these unredeemed certificates, where
we could find the name and address of
the owner, and at once and without
charge sent him notice.
One owner was living in Eau Claire.
Wis, and we did not learn his address
until the evening of the last day upon
which he could redeem, when we tele-
graphed him. He was at summer
resort, some distance away, but the
telegram was forwarded, and he at
once wired to Twin Falls bank and
redeemed his land This is only one
instance. We are glad to say that
practically every piece of valuable
property in the list was redeemed.
IF this notice were given by the
county auditor the occupation of the
tax title speculator would be gone, ex-
cept that he would get interest at IS
per cent per annum until redemption.
We were glad to send these notices.
We would be glad to do so again, even
If we do tread on the toes of the tax
title speculator.
But we agree with you that the
law should be so amended that this
trap could not so easily be sprung on
the unsuspecting and forgetful tax
payer. There surely should be notice
to him-actual notice, when it can rea-
sonably be given-and he be given
chance to redeem. Statesman.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14

Butterick
Patterns
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
TROPY CUPS OFFERED,
st. Paul Land Show Will Give SpIen.
did Prizes.

Growers of choice grains, grasses,
fruits and other soil products in the
American northwest will be rewarded
for their trouble in furnishing samples
to their states, sectional or CONNER
clal club exhibits at the st. Paul Land
Show, according to an announcement
made by the Land Show management,
stating that forty handsome sterling
silver tropy cups, valued at $4,000,
have been offered by the st. Paul AS
ISOLATION of Commerce and some en-
terprising business firms.
To secure one of these cups the
Northwestern Land Show does not re-
quire the exhibitor to go to the trou-
bic nor expense which is usually nee
essary to win prize All the grower
has to do is to furnish the sample to
those in charge of the state exhibit
or the Commercial club which has
charge of the display of particular
section at the show to be held in St
Paul December IL to 23.
These are some of the trophy cups
offered at the st. Paul show by the
Association of Commerce:
Cup for the best state exhibit, open
to Minnesota, North and South Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon
and Alaska
Cup for the best sectional exhibit
from American Northwest
Cups for best half bushel Minnesota
wheat; for best bushel of potatoes
grown in Minnesota; for best ten ears
of corn grown in Minnesota and the
best bushel of oats grown in Mime
sofa.
For North Dakota cups are offered
for the best bushel of wheat and best
half bushel of flax
In South Dakota the cups are for
the best half bushel of wheat and the
best ten ears of corn
Chas. W. Clark of Montana, has Of
fered ten cups for various Montana
products and tho ST. Paul Association
Of Commerce will give cup for the
best half bushel of oats grown in the
Gallatin valley
Guns are offered for the best bushel
Of apples grown in Washington or
Oregon and for the best sample of al
Ialfa grown in either of these states.
In Idaho a cup Is offered for the
best five boxes of commercial apples |
The Great Northern Railroad offers
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
would go no further.

would go no further
Mr.. Youngs, representing the Ster-
ling company of Twin Falls, agreed to
all the specifications in the agreement
considered with the Jensen people,
and in addition, agreed to take over
Mr. Maple for local manager to full
fill the local company's contract. In
short, the agreement as signed up be-
tween the Sterling company and the
Bull creamery, is that the former is to
pay into the treasury of the latter one
cent for each pound of butter fat pur-
chased in this district the local COM
pany is given the privilege of super
vising all testing; the price of butter
fat is to be not less than three cents
below the wholesale price of butterfat
in Salt Lake, Boise, Pocatello and
Twin Falls, and they agreed to take
Mr.. Maple for period of time cover
ing his present contract with the Bull
company.-Buhl Herald.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14

Gossard
Corsets
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
LAND GRADERS IN TWIN FALLS
Innocent Property Owners There Also
in Danger from Spectators.

Recent efforts of The Statesman to
save property owners from losing their
holdings to tax title sharks seems to
have attracted the attention of the
whole state. Ellis T. White writes
from Twin Falls to say:
Twin Falls county is very new,
both as to organization and as to most
of its settlement, and the dealer in tax
titles Is recent arrival here. Within
the last year, however, such dealers
began operations here and have ex-
acted heavy tribute before conveying
their tax title.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
LEASES BULL CREAMERY
Sterling Company Of This City Takes
Over Bull Concern.

transaction of Importance to the
dairymen of the Bull country was con-
summated on Saturday afternoon of
last week when the Sterling Creamery
GO. OF Twin Falls, secured by lease for
period Of one year, the plant, bust
ness and good will of the Bull Cream
cry, Milk COndensing Cheese Manufac-
turing company of this city. The con-
alteration was highly satisfactory and
most remunerative to the local COM
pany, guaranteeing, as 1t does, sub
stantial market, paying a liberal con-
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
sideration for the business and being
in effect for a neriOd of only ono war

sideration for the business and being
in effect for period of only one year.
At the meeting of the stockholders
or the local creamery company held
last Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose of considering the matter of leas-
ing the business, representatives of
two outside creameries were on hand
with offers for lease One, the Jen-
sen company, through their agent, Mr..
Nueman, offered the local company a
royalty OF one cent a pound for all
puttertat purchased in the city, and
were fully ready to sign up a years
tease or agreement to that effect. but
when 1t came to taking over Mr.. Ma
pie, the buttermaker, as local mana
ger for three and half months to Al,
the years contract held by him with
the Bull creamery, they baked and
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14

a cup to the person who furnishes the
best samples for state exhibit in
each Of the seven states, while the
O'Donnel Shoe company of st. Paul
offers a cup for the best bushel of
winter wheat grown in the American
Northwest.
Through Jno. c. Kelly, Manager, the
Sioux City Tribune offers a handsome
silver trophy cup for the best show
ing made from an acre of alfalfa in
South Dakota
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1911-11-14
GRAIN WANTED IN TRADE.

For cream separators and Fair
Oanks-Morse Gasoline engines. Will
Pay-oats $1.22; Wheat $1.10, per cwt.
Paul A. Hagner, Shoshone st., agent
1or the DeLaval. THE World Stand
ard" Nov = -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
News of Tuscumbia

Tuscumbia, December 29.-(Special.)- The talented musical composer Mrs. Lu- In Merrill Simpson of this place, has re- gently published waltz entitled, The Dream of Love" which has received ia vorabe comment from musical critics all over the state. An ovation was given Mrs. Simpson at the Colbert County fair. waen her two-step was played, which was dedicated to the fair associa- tion.
 delightful social event characteristic of the season was the dance given at Carr's hall to the young ladies of Tus- cumbia and their visiting guests. The lateness of the hour before the last strain of music was hushed. attested the fssct that the young people fully enjoyed the event.
 Mrs. G. M. Drisdale, who recently un- derwent painful operation for appendici- tis at a hos pital in Birmingham, has re- turned home and is slowly convalescing.
 Tn past week might have been denomi- mated home coming week for Tuscumbia. Many erstwhile residents took advantage with the old folks at home. Among the number were Joe Blanch, Henry Wiley and Sam McClesky of Memphis, MT. Ken nard of New York, Mrs Margaret Bar ron of Huntsville MT. and Mrs B. r.. Little of Birmingham, Charles Carmichael of Bell Buckle, and a number of college students who came home to spend the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
WILL INVESTIGATE
 SHIPPING COMBINE
Special Committee in House
 to Conduct Probe
JOINT INQUIRY ASKED
International Harvester Co. and the So Called Money Trust Will Also Be Looked IntO-Probe Has
 Democratic Support

Washington, December 29-rhe ship
 ping combine, the International Harves-
 ter company and the so-called money
 trust are to be investigated in the House
 at this session of Congress by one spe-
 cial committee, the creation of which will
 be recommended by the committee on rules.
 Representative Henry, chairman of the committee, said today that committee of seven members would, in the opinion of a majority of the members of the rules
 committee, be large enough to conduct
 the joint inquiry.
 Resolutions for separate inquiry into each of these three alleged combinations are now before the committee. The reso- Iution asking for a joint Senate and House committee. to inquire into the shipping trust was introduced by Representative Humphrey of Washington. Representa- tive Foster of Illinois has asked for a special committee to inquire into the h. ternational Harvester company and Rep-
 resentative Lindenburgh of Wisconsin has petitioned for an inquiry into the 'money trust"
 January h has been set for the date upon which hearings will be granted on the Humphrey shipping trust resolutlor'' and soon thereafter the rules committee will determine what action to recommend in all three investigations. Hearings al ready have been held on the Lindenbursn resolution. MT. Fosters resolution Will be taken up also and then the committee will recommend a joint inquiry. This is in line with the democratic economy plan, the rules committee mem- bers believing that the three subjects can be taken up by single committee in- stead of by three separate committees, because all of them are allied, the pur- pose of the proposed inquiry in each case being to determine whether or not there are violations of the sherman anti-trust' interstate. commerce and national bank ing laws . The plan is declared to have the support of virtually all the democratic House leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
ORDERED BEFORE
 RETIRING BOARDS

Washington. December 2s.-Five officers of the army, all above the grade of major. have been ordered before retiring boards in connection with the army wedding out programme. They are Col. William L. Pitcher, infantry, fort McDowell Cal: Col. William P. Evans. Fort Leavenworth. Kas.: Lieut. Col. James A. Goodin, Sev- enth infantry, Army and Navy General hospital. Hot Springs, Ark: Maj. Wendell L. Simpson, Fifteenth infantry. New York city and Maj. William H. Brooks, medical corps, Fort McDowell. Cal.
 These officers are now serving in the continental United States, It is expected several officers serving in the Philippines also will be ordered before retiring boards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
THREE ATLANTA ICE
 PLANTS PURCHASED

Atlanta. December 29.--Announce- ment was made here today that the Southern Ice company, recently organ- ized at Nashville. Tenn, has purchased three of the four ice plants in this city, preparatory to entering into strong competition to the Atlantic Ice and Coal company, which operates in a dozen southern cities.
 The plants involved are the Atlanta oil and Fertilizer company, for which s15O.OOO was paid: the East Atlanta Ice company, bringing $100,000, and the Independent Ice company, for sum not announced.
 T. w Jenkins of this city has been appointed local manager for the South ern company, and will take over the operation of the concerns on January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
JOCKEYS CONSIDER
 AGREEMENT TODAY

Louisville, December 29.-An echo of the historic war between the American Turf association and the western Jockey club will be heard here to- morrow when Matt J. Wynn, repre- senting the new Louisville Jockey club, owning Churchill Downs, and John Hachmeister, representing Louis Celia of St. Louis, owner of the Doug las Park track here, meet to consider an agreement entered into by both five years ago.
 Douglas park was designed to op- nose Churchill Downs, operated by nembers of the American Turf asso- eiation but the interests pooled analrs here and, for five years racing has been held only at Churchill Downs. MT Winn said today that one of the two annual meetings might go to each track. although he could not say what would be the outcome of the conference. The best of feeling prevails, he oe- clared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
TEXAS AUTHORITIES
 MUST LOSE NO TIME

Fort Worth. Tex. December 29.--In a telegram to the governor. Secretary of State Knox of the United States urges haste on the part of the Texas authorities if A c. Boyce, Jr., Is to be held in Winnipeg on a charge of abducting from Fort Worth Mrs. Lea Snead, wife of J. B. Snead, banker. of Amarillo, Tex. Secretary Knox tel egranhed Governor Colquitt that the consul general of Canada will cause Boyce to be released unless it is the purpose of Tarrant county authorities, where Fort Worth is situated, to have him brought back.
 Authorities here are waiting for the report of the grand jury now investi- gating before they apply for requisf- tion MT Boyce was connected with a sanitarium here in which Mrs. Snead was a patient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
BOY MEETS AWFUL
 DEATH WITH GUN Top of Head Blown Off as He Was Playing With
 the Weapon

Jacksonville. December 29.-(Spec- -a) Cooper Gidley, the 1o-year-old son of James L. Gidley of this place, met a horrible death today. He, together with his brother and other boys, were start ing on a hunt when his brother set his gun against a wire fence. Cooper, who was smoking cigarette, picked up the gun and was in the act of blowing smoke down the barrel when In some manner the gun was discharged, blowing off the top of one side of his head Death was instantaneous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Holds Up Policeman

Oklahoma City, December 29.-Walk- ing into a hotel here today and regis tering as Ed Wilson, St. Louis, Mo-" stranger at once drew two weapons, pointed one at the clerk and the other at policeman in the lobby and com manded them to stand and deliver. The order was given in western style The clerk lodged behind the desk and the robber turned to grapple with the policeman. The man fired five shots all going wide, and after hard strug- gle was overpowered and taken to jail after a severe beating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
MAN 100 YEARS OLD
 ROBBED ON TRAIN

Montgomery, December 29.While on his way to his home in Nashville from Beau voir, Miss, where he had attended his brothers funeral, Joseph Meyer, vet eran of two wars, who states that he is 100 years and months old, was robbed of his overcoat as he slept on train coming into this city last night. The coat con- tained his transportation, he said today. He was in a pitiable plight until the city commission furnished him ticket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
BACHELORS WILL
 DON WAR PAINT

Ulysses, Kan, December 29.--Bache- war paint and feathers tonight in their campaign to obtain suitable sure enough wives for themselves. cam paign by the Grant County Bachelors club last year netted IS wives for IS members and these envied men will be present tonight as honor guests to point out eXemplied tastes for choos- ing girls. The substantial and eligible bachelors of Grant county will attend. While Kansas girls will be given first chance, the nominations are open to the entire nation, according to formal notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
DINNER IS GIVEN
 BY c. w. ASHCRAFT
Mayor of Florence Entertains City Officials and Friends-lnter-
 esting Speeches Made

Florence. December 29-(Special)- Mayor c. W. Ashcraft gave dinner to the city officials and a few intimate friends at the New Florence hotel. Covers were laid for 26 and the table was artis- tically decorated In white and crimson carnations, with center piece of Roman hyacinths surrounded by wreath of crimson and green holly. The dinner was fin honor of the successful close of the first years administration of the mayor and board of aldermen. While coffee was being served, Mayor Asheraft made speech renewing his allegiance to the up- building of Florence and promising the very best service to the people who had lonored bim with the office. John T. Ashcraft then spoke on public highways, inserting that their betterment was the first call Of a city administration.
 M. w. Camper, representing the press, said that while he had been opposed to an aldermanic form of government, yet the moral and civic improvement of Flor ence under the present administration had brought him to believe the present form was best as long as Mayor Asheratt was at the head of municipal affairs. W. F. McF'arldnu Hldue all llteie9Aiit7 talk, while Attorney W. H. Mitchell at tested the fact that no grass grew under the feet of the present mayor.
 The clean morals of the town was com mented on by several prominent guests who indorsed heartily every effort that had been made to make Florence the cleanest, best town of its size in Ala bama A round of generous applause greeted the mayor when he stated his administration had been entirely non partisan. It was not prohibition or anti prohibition, simply enforcing the laws. The affair was enjoyed by all present.
 The store of D. l.. Garrett and son was burglarized this week. The parties came u Florence, took possession of delivery wagon belonging to Sharp x Blair, drove to Garrett's store, which was located four miles out on the Huntsville road, broke into the store, securing 21 sacks of flour and started back to town. On the return trip the wagon broke down and the mis- creants carried the flour some distance to a grove of thick woods. The flour was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
nies From Parlor Rifle Shot

Girard, December 29.-(Special. )-Otis Vicker5, the school boy who accidentally parlor rifle en Christmas Day, died at an early hour yesterday morning. The ball penetrated the brain, but could never be located. It lodged in the back of the head.
 Rev MT Hammer, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, arrived today and will preach his initial sermon Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Rowan in Southern League

Mobile, December 29.-Announce ment was made here today of the pur- chase of David Rowan, from the Tor onto baseball club of the Eastern league, to play first base for the local club during the season of 1912. He played in the Three I league and went from there to the Eastern league. He has accepted the purchase and will come here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Taft Going East

Washington, December 2a.--President Taft's last trip of the year will take him to Philadelphia for a three hours stop and to luncheons in New York city and Brooklyn. The journey begins tomorrow morning and ends in Washington on Sun day, The President will be In the White House to watch the old year out and the new year in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Educators Elect Officers

Jacksonville, Fla. December 29.-The Florida Educational association, which has been in session here for the past two days, today elected officers fol tho ensuing year and selected Ocala Fla, as the next place of meeting Officers elected were: President, l., R Edwards, Live Oak; vice president, Mrs l., B, Rutherford. Jacksonville; secre- tary, k. L. Turner, Inverness; treasurer C. C. Gum, Marianna,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Rrihed to Commit Crime

Pittsburg, December 29-Immediately after he had been sentenced to death by Judge John A. Evans for killing his friend. Frank Bezek, last September Frank Ma ley. between sobs in criminal court here today, confessed that he had ambushed the man in lonely road and shot him five times at the instigation of Mrs. Be- Zek, who, he said. planned the crime and offered him 5000 of her husbands savings for the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

west of the Mississippi. river late to- day, but could make no progress against an exceptionally high wind Like a glider his machine, held by the wind, lowered over the smae place whence he started. He will make an other attempt to cross the river into New Orleans tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Bridges Valves Hearing

Pittsburg, December 29.-George Bridges, arrested while carrying a suit case containing 72 sticks of dynamite and roll of fuses, did not make his promised confession when arraigned on charge of larceny before Judge IN. Sinister in Monessen today. Instead he waived a hearing and was held for court In $500 bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Cotton Shipped to Japan

Galveston, Tex, December 29.-The first sailing of cotton direct to Japan from here for 10 years cleared today when the steamer Swanley took out $500 bales, valued at $465.717. She goes by way of the Suez canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

On Christmas Day a boy by name of Watkins seriously stabbed "Coz" Bry- ant, young companion. with a knife, in fieting five wounds. The victim is still Tn a precario1s condition. The altercation and difficulty took place near the cotton mill in East Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Chattanooga Sets Record

Chattanooga, December 29.-(Speclal.)- In spite or the fact that Tennessee is a dry state. more than 100 cases of drunken ness faced City Judge Martin Flemin g the day after Christmas, This Is a res ord,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Three Cremated

California, December 29.-Threee sleep ing men were burned to death today early when a poolroom and boarding house at Daisytown, mining settlement near here, were destroyed by fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30
Wind Prevents Flight

New orleans, December 29,-Ayiator Robert Fowler made perfect ascent in his areoplane from a hand car Of railroad track in Il swamp II miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-30

Tie home of one of the most prominent merchants of Florence was entered on Saturday night and robbed of about s30 in money. This was on Wood avenue, the most thicl1ly settled resident portion of Florence.