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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-16
TALK OF TIE TOWN

Miss Ruth Waterman and Mrs. EdsoI
Landers commenced work to-day at thu
Henry knight dry goods store
Mrs. T.. j. Gates went this morning
20 her home in Nershire. after spend
ing several days with friends in the
city
Clayton T.. Spencer and John Smith
students at Tufts college, Medfod
Mass, are passing several days at their
respective homes in Barre.
Mrs. A. II. Gerhardt of Wellington
street left this morning for her former
home in indianapolis, Ind, where she
viii remain several weeks.
c. A. Calderwood returned Saturday
10 his home in st. Johnsbury, after
spending several days in the city as the
guest of his son, A. Il. Calderwood, of
South Main street.
Matt Haley returned TO Barre yes
terday after about two months absence,
during which he has been engaged in
setting up granite work in Washington,
d. C., and Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. j. Carson and Miss Katherine
Phelps returned home Saturday from
Lyndonville, where they were guests of
Superintendent o. ID. Mathewson and
Mrs. Mathewson for few days.
Mrs. r. G. Beach and family left this
noon for Binghampton, n. y. where
they will join Mr.. Beach and reside
permanently. Mr.. Beach went from this
city to Binghampton several months
ago.
There will be a meeting of the d. c.
V. club at the North Barre Methodist
church tonight at 1880 O'Clock. All
members of the club are requested TO
be present to drill for the Christmas
tree.
Clyde Howell returned to Montreal
last night after brief visit in the city, |
accompanied by his wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howell viii make their residence at |
where the former has po
sition as telegraph operator.
A. NJ. Morrison. d. s., OF Batchelder
street left last night on the Green Noun
tain express for Boston Mass, where
he will spend several days as the guest !
II Joseph r. Heber. He win also visit
relatives in Springfield and Worcester
before returning home.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

John Stevens left yesterday for Bos-
ton, where he will make business visit
OF several days.
Mrs. L. +. Lawrence returned yes
terday to her home in White River june
tion. after weeks visit with rela-
tives in Barre.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs Harry Bonette left yesterday for
Newport. where she will make ten
days visit with relatives.
Miss Winifred Dague returned this
morning to her home, in st. Armand, p.
O., after spending a week with cela-
tives in Barre Town.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-16
TALK OF THE TOWN

William Naughton left yesterday for
New York, where he will make short
stay before sailing for his former home
in Aberdeen, Scotland, to pass the win
ter.
Miss Blanche Spaulding, who has been
employed in Miss Townsend's MILL
merry parlors on Washington street for
several months. went to her home in
st. Johnsbury Saturday for the winter
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-12-16

REEm Stated convoeation Of
kwM Granite chapter, No. 26 Il.
II W A. NJ, Tuesday evening at
~ IN o'clock. Work, r. A. de-
MHXA gree. Refreshments.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

the Commissioners for himself. The
Court said:
"Ciaim No. 1904, in favor of Harry
w. Anderson for expenses incurred on
his own behan and on behalf of the
Board of County mmissioners of
Lincoln County. while going to. return
ing rom and attenulng a convention
of County Commissioners at Boise is
not a proper charge against Lincoln
County, for the reason that said claim
was not presented by the party incur
ring the expense.
The Court also said:
an passing l might say that I know
of no law that authorized the Chief
Executive of this State to require the
attendance at a convention of all the
commissioners Of the state. to meet at
the State Capital or any other place.,
ond thereby make the expenses thus
incurred by the Commissioners of the
various Counties of the State a legal
charge against their respective counties.
This item does not amount to very
much, but it seems to us that when we
are expected to go to Boise to attend
County Commissioners convention
for the good of the county the county
that every other county in the state
pays this expense While the Court is
doubtless correct in saying that we are
not compelled to go, even though call
ed by the Governor. 1 am perfectly
willing to submit the justice of the
thing to the taxpayers of the county.
After all that has been said and done,
the fact remains that there has been
neither any charge or proof of ex-
travanges. Mr.. Milsaps and Mr.. Both
well had to admit in writing before the
Court that all of the expenditures We're
and reasonable, the most that
can be said about the Massey claim
is that we tried to save some money
for the county and in doing so made the
mistake of relying upon the advice of
man who has been elected to advise us.
A L. SPEAKMAN,
Chairman Board of County Commits
sioners, Lincoln County.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

| The irrigation farmer cannot, as a
rule, successfully compete with the dry
farmer in raising wheat, and only small
profits will be realized from growing
hay when it is sold off the farm. Since
the irrigation farmer on the average
uses less land and land which is much
higher priced his returns per acre must
far exceed those received by the dry
farmer In order to get greater re-
turns the irrigation farmer must come
to system of more intensive farming
We believe that very many of them
could very profitably engage in the pro-
duction of pure garden and field seeds.
Our soil and climatic conditions are
well adapted to the growing of seeds on
a commercial scale.
The rapid growth of the pea seed in
dustry in Fremont county goes to show
that such industries can be carried
on in Idaho. In 1909 Mr.. O. K Olson
of st. Anthony planted acres to gar
den peas and secured a very satisfac-
tory yield. In 1910 he planted IA acres.
With this amount he interested seed
companies who purchased his crop and
contracted for more. In 1911 500 acres
were devoted to the production of pea
seed in that vicinity, and at the pres
ent time there is a total of 1000 acres
contracted for growing pea seed in 1912.
Farmers in that locality report an
average yield of about 80 bushels per
acre. The contract price ranges from
$3.50 to 1925 per cwt. 1t is certain
that no industry would show such
phenomenal growth as this unless that
industry showed itself to be Yry pro-
fitable.
There are many other kinds of both
garden and field seeds that could be
raised here as successfully as peas.
Large seed houses could be induced TO
come here and contract for seeds Of
various kinds. Idaho grown seeds could
soon become known in large markets
and another permanent and profitable
industry could be added to those which
we already have.
j. S. WEIGH,
superintendent Gooding Station. Good
ing T1ah1
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
ITEMS OF THE WEEK FROM THE
DIETRICH TRACT

Ed Guage returned this week from
the East with car of stock. etc, for
his ranch southeast of town. Mr. Guage
is fitting his place up in good shape
for Zip top money maker
II. E. Cornell is doing surveying in
the vicinity Of ,f;ichfield.
5. A. washburn left for Oregon this
week to purchase supply OF lumber
for his yard to be ready for the spring
building demands.
Road Overseer J. R. Smith is out re-
pairing roads and putting in small
bridges.
Henry Oldenburg has moved out on
his place west of town to be ready for
the spring work. Mr.. Oldenburg is put
ting a lot of work on his ranch to put
it on a paying basis
Mrs. Kershner made Shoshone trip
Tuesday.
Mrs. jefferson, Harold Simpson and
the Hiatt and Beach families attended
the dance in Shoshone.
The Borden Mercantile Co. received
car of lumber and one of coal this
week.
The farmers over the tract are getting
nicely started on their spring plowing
The soil in many places is in fine con-
dition to turn nicely
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
Javhawkers TAX over Old Times.

On Tuesday. the 18th, party of U.
5. forest officials passed through the
city on their way from HALEY to EN-
nett Their headquarters are in Ogden
and they were holding meetings with
local forest rangers and other officials
in Haley Emmett and Boise. The
party consisted of e. A. Sherman, Dis
trict FORESTER; Q. r. Craft, District
Fiscal Agent; j. NJ. Fetherolf, in charge
of Forest Pasturage; T. f. Hoyt, in
charge of Lands; and r. K. Conner, in
charge of Supply Department.
Messrs sherman and craft were for
merIy newspaper men, Mr.. Craft being
connected with the Downs Times of
hsnsas at the time the writer was in
the real estate and abstract business in
the same county. 1t is needless to add
that a very enjoyable time was had
while these forest officials were wait
ing for the train out of Shoshone and
that the "reminiscences Of former times
in the Sunflower state furnished a well
come diversion from the usual monot-
Ony of business.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
NO DEFINITE DE-
C|S|0N REACHED
SETTLERS AND COMPANY DISCUSS
SITUATION FREELY BUT TAKE
NO DEFINATE ACTION

Inc meeting last Saturday in Sho-
shone of the settlers of the North Sho-
shone tract an the officials of the
Idaho Irrigation company was well at
tended. The company was represented
by the new manager, Marion R. Kays
and the general attorney. n. NJ. Ruick
of Boise. The object OF the meeting
was to present to the settlers the new
plan of the company extending the an
nual payments of principal five years.
Inc company's proposition was contain
ed in the main on printed sheets, which
We're handeu out to every person in the
room and schedule OF payments under
the new plan was pinned on the wall
where all could see. After an introduc-
tory statement by Mr.. Kays Mr. Ruick
took the floor and went over the new
plan step by step and made every part
clear and plain. Then the company Of
ficials departed and the settlers remain
ed for consultation. Paul S. Haddock
of the law firm of Johnson & Haddock
presented some legal points relating to
the new plan. The settlers finally de-
cided by vote to await the full text Of
the new agreement before taking final
action. Besides the settlers from the
North Shoshone tract there were sew
eral present from the Dietrich tract.
The meeting was harmonious through
out and the best of feeling prevailed.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

aprons, skirts, waists, etc, the selec-
ton of foods and preparation of simple
warm lunch dishes for the school. the
care and cleaning of a room.
Much work in agriculture as vo-
cation is well adapted to both boys and
girls. Such work would be the growing
of small vegetables chickens and the
curing and handling of meats.
The fundamental idea is to provide all
an opportunity to do work that shall
bear directly on the activity Of their
present and probable future environment
This will not only enable them to get
useful information and training but also
permit them to get help in the choice
of vocation.
The introduction of work like the
above does not presume a loss of the
work that is cultural along the lines of
literature art and music, but rather a
readjustment of the content of that por-
ton of the old line work that is simply
material for training in the process of
reading, writing and similar branches
so that the facts as well as the pro-
cesses shall be o. greater value to the
individual and the district.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
EASTERN STAR 5LAzES FORTH
IN GLORY

The installation of Lincoln Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star, last Friday
night was most delightful occasion.
The exemplification of the work was
done by the chapter from Gooding, bout
twenty of the members of that place
being present and taking part. Mrs.
Gagon of Blackfoot, Pass Grand Worthy
Matron of the order, was present and
had charge of the work. She was as
sisted by Mrs. Kleinman of Haley, who
is Grand Conductress and Mrs O. Mel
ding of Pocatello, who is another of
the grand officers Mrs. 5. NJ Friedman.
Mrs Mary George, Mrs. Baugh, Mrs.
Plughoff and Mrs. Griffith were also
present and assisted in the work
The principal officers installed were
as follows: Mrs. Leah NJ Burnside,
Worthy Matron Mrs. Frank T. Dis
ney, Associate Matron; Prof. E. L. Wea
yer, Worthy Patron; Mrs. J. L. Beck
EFT, Secretary; Mrs. Frank Clem, Treas
urer; Mrs. Stotts, Conductress; Mrs.
BERTHE Lundin, Associate Conductress;
Miss Pearl Gooding, Organist; Miss
Josephine Parry. Warder; Mr.. Cradle,
Sentinel; Mrs. Prof. Weaver, Chaplin;
and Mrs. Pickren. Marshal; while the
five points of the Star were repre-
sented by Bess Burnside, Ada; Mrs.
Cradle, Ruth; Laure Gwin, Esther; Mrs.
Miles, Martha. Mrs. Harry w. Ander-
son, Eleeta.
The charter members of the chapter
are as follows: Mr. and Mrs Ben Dar-
rah, Mr. and Mrs. Cradle, Mr.. and Mrs.
4 rank T. Disney, Mrs. Frank Clem, Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Weaver, Mrs. Leah NJ.
Burnside. Mrs. ]. L. Beckett, Josephine
Parry, Mrs. Stotts, Mrs. 4,ertie Lundin,
Miss Laura Gwin, Mrs. Harry -. An
derson, Mrs. Pickren, Bess Burnside,
Pearl Gooding, Mrs. Miles.
After the colse of the ceremonies of
the installation refreshments were serv-
ed ana a social time enjoyed by those
present until a late hour The lodge
starts off with a strong membership
and they believe that they will have
successful organization.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
WEEKS COMPANY GIVE CLOSING
NUMBER OF LECTURE COURSE

Wednesday night we has a ''Two
Weeks" entertainment in the opera
house Mr.. Weeks is an entertainer Of
the highest type. He is baked in his
impersonations by neither number. size
nor kind of characters. He represents
anything from the lone silly schoolboy
speaking his first piece. to a whole
stage full Of people in grand opera in
Guiding chorus and orchestra. Miss Sin
Clair on her violin captured the audi
ence completely. AS she ended a spec
ial strain one could have heard a pin
drop anywhere in the house-until the
applause began. Mrs. Weeks charm
ing personality added materially to the
enjoyment OF the evening. In extending
thanks to the audience for their kind
appreciation both for himself and -..e
Study Club that brought him here. Mr..
Weeks called for d vote of thanks from
the audience his own company to
the ladies' of the Grub for their efforts
to provide a good series of entertain
ments and the audience responded unan-
imously. AnIs is the iast number of
the course but not least in appreciation.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
(. S. SELECTS REPRESENTATIVE
FOR STATE DEC. CONTEST

Last FRIDAY night the local declama-
tion contest, preparatory for the state
contest, took place in the II. 5. assem-
bly, hail. AT the beginning of the pro-
gram Prof. weaver explasned that the
contest is divided into three departments
orator.cal, dramatic and humorous, and
that 1t was the purpose of this contest
10 select one reader from each depart
ment to be prepared to represent Sho-
snone at the state contest For instance
II the local contest was won by d read
er in the dramatic department, then
second and third places would be given
to the heads OF the other two depart
menrs. The names OF these three and
their standing would then be sent to
the state committee and one of them
selected to represent us. Their choice
will be the same as ours unless the
department represented is already full.
The Judges took quite a while 10 ar
rive at a decision but finally got to-
gether on the following decision: Viora
Gwin, dramatic department, first choice;
Lois Borden. humorous. second; Harry
Thatcher, oratorical, third.
The program was varied by singing
by the girls glee club, male quartette.
and a solo by Miss logan, making it
a very enjoyable occasion.
Miss Gwin has been selected to repre-
sent Shoshone at the state contest in
Caldwell.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
LOTS OF HAY BUT NONE HAS
GONE TO WASTE

There was much talk last fall of the
immense surplusage of hay in Lincoln
county and that there could not pos
sibly he found market for any con-
siderable amount of it. 1t is a fact,
however, that almost every pound of
hay that has been for sale has been
purchased and either used up or shipped
out of the country and that there but
little, if any, that can be bought now.
The Alinidoka project has none left at
all and there is but little left on the
Twin Falls North Side tract. The same
is true of potatoes and all the other
farm products, and potatoes at this
time are almost as high as they ever
have been in the history of the coun-
try. 1t is reported that potatoes are
selling at $500 per hundred and they
are worth $3.50 per hundred at other
points In view of these facts, it would
seem that the farmers of Lincoln coun-
ty need not fear about putting in large
crops of both hay and potatoes and all
other farm products, as they have no
trouble in disposing of their crops at
good prices.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

County Attorney Boutwell, accompan-
led by Sheriff Zug came down from the
county seat last Monday and held a
court Of investigation anent the illegal
sale Of liquor In Hagerman.
A large number of witnesses were ex-
amined with the result that it was
discovered that a great deal of liquor
was being shipped into Hagerman from
outside points. by individuals, but it
was not shown that anyone was bring
ing it In for traffic One point gained
was that these outside firms had sold
liquor TO minors. but as all the order
blanks sent out by these wholesale
houses contain clause printed in them
in which the purchaser signs state
ment that he is over II years of age.
it seems there is no way Of getting at
the dealer. The buyer, however, II he
has made the statement that he is over
the age of 2f and is not, is perjuring
himself and Attorney Boutwell, stated
that he would endeavor to get proof in
these cases and would then take action
against the offenders. VAL
lev Sun
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
Lei voters Decide county DIVISION

A plan to test the wishes of the vot-
ers regarding county division is going
the rounds in something like this form:
AT the general primary election on Au-
gust 80, let a separate ballot be pre-
pared stating the county division propo-
sition as agreed upon. and let the can
didates to the legislature be pledged to
abide by the results of the primary vote.
Let each voter be given one of these
special ballots before entering the booth.
By this method every voter in the
county would have the privilege of vot-
ing yes or no on the proposition of coun-
ty division es outlined on the special
ballots.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
K. P.-I. o. o. F. JOINT MEETING


This evening there Will be a joint
meeting of the two lodges joint owners
of the opera house for the purpose Of
burning the mortgage now paid and
cancelled and for the purpose Of jolly
ing each other on the final release Of
the building from all Indebtedness.
The committee on arrangements has
provided a program in part as follows:
Calling the meeting to order by Z. A.
Bowler, Address by Harry w. Anderson,
a member Of both lodges who is famil-
lar with the trials of each lodge during
the indebtedness against the bsilding.
His address will be in the nature of
reco1Iections Of the past At the close
Of his address the lodges will join in
that old patriotic song America" Mr..
A. a. Brown will follow with an adj
dress somewhat of the nature of a
congratulation to the lodges on the
triumph achieved. He viii proceed to
burn the mortgage and notes in the
presence OF the meeting.
There win be some other unexpected
stunts not ready for publication. Full
particulars Of these side issues will be
described in our next issue. AT the
close of the meeting there will be a
luncneon served and a free for all will
be INDUCED.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

Ed Campbell was busily engaged last
week in baling and shipping hay from
the Kaiser ranch. He is loading at Had
dock.
Wood River Center Grange now has
ninety members. The meeting on March
16 was very interesting and well at
tended. Cooperative buying and selling,
county division, water payments and
other things of mutual interest were
freely discussed. Four applications for
membership were accepted and the goat
given an extra good feed in anticipation
of his need of strength in the coming
initiation.
The North Shoshone District branch
of the Water Users Association met at
the dance hall on Thursday, March 21.
and perfected their organization.
The Idaho Irrigation Co. have begun
putting in head and waste gates along
the canal and laterals in preparation
for the coming season. The extension
of payments which the company is now
prepared TO offer the settlers. although
in some respects compromising and
at a higher rate of interest will no
doubt be great help to many worthy
settlers of limited means who have
been puzzling their brains for the past
year to find a way to meet the terms
Of their contracts.
Robert Hewitt, who has been on a
visit to his old home in North Caro-
lima, returned March 10. He says this
country looks good to him and wonders
why getting married makes Geo. Caches
smile so much.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29

Last Sabbath evening there was un-
ion meeting Of the Methodist and tho
Baptist churches. The sermon wse de-
livered by the pastor Of the Baptist
church and the capacity Of the church
was taxed TO the utmost
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-03-29
NEWS OF THE WEEK FROM WOOD
RIVER CENTER

Mrs. A. d. Silva and family are plan
ming a trip to California soon.
Sam Malicoat and family spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. Cal. Allen.
Mr. and Mrs R. L. Thompson are
the happy parents of baby girl.
Nelson Dudley from Hagerman spent
Sunday with Jno. Ivie and family
The Hard Times dance given at Geo.
Caches on Friday night for the benefit
of the Wood River Center Grange was
attended by about one hundred people.
Some even came from Shoshone and
Gooding Lunch was served by the la
dies of the Grange at midnight All
report a fine time and the dance last
ed until morning.
A B. Allen was Gooding visitor
on Monday.
Alfonso Brothers are busy plowing on
the A. D. Silva desert claim.
VIM. and Jno. Macy. brothers of
Riley Macy, arrived here from Tenn
essee last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Butler spent sun
day at the Ben Peck home.
Mrs. H P. Carter spent Saturday at
the home of Mrs. H. V. Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gieseke are the
happy parents of a baby boy. Dad"
wears a smile like a full moon.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elliot spent Sun
day at the Hasting home.
The good weather of the past week
is stirring the ranchers' blood. Every
body is beginning OF hustle. In a few
days spring work will be at fun tide.
John Sims and family of Shoshone
visited at the A. D. Silva home Sunday
last.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-01-19
APPOINT OFFICERS FOR
SPECIAL CITY ELECTION

The following residents of the city
have been named as judges and
clerks of the special city election to
be held March 10:
First wardEJudges, r. d. Cole,
j. B. Paddock, T, Mott clerks,
George Slower, P. b. Herman.
Second ward-Judges, G. F. Gar
ber, John Randle, s. w. Phillips;
clerks, Frank Mclean, j. X. Nelson,
Third ward-Judges, Herbert
Smith, WILDER Williams, H. N. Park
er; clerks, T. Y. Dean, w. e. Dean.
Fourth ward-Judges, r. l.. Byrd,
b. A. Williams, l.. Roach; clerks,
Herman Young, John Kingsbury.
The usual polling places have been
designated.