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The Churches.

Rocky Mount is emphaticalIy a church
and church-going town, and has some Of
the most creditable church edifices in the
State. The church membership is large
In proportion to population. and the
greater part of the members are active
In church work and worship While
the religious spirit is dominant in the
town. II is a broad and liberal spirit
with regard to denominationaIism. Al
most all religious faiths are represented
in the city. and tolerance is the rule.
all churches working in harmony and
cooperating to as large an extent >as
possible. The churches in Rocky Mount
are as follows: Missionary Baptist. {.
Primitive Baptist. 1: Methodist Episco-
pal. {: Methodist Protestant. l: Presby-
terian. l; Episcopal, /: Christian. !:
Catholic, /: total, a. There are also a
number of Christian Scientists here,
though they have no organized church.
The Primitive Baptists were the first to
establish a church In Rocky Mount.
away back in the early days of Amer
lea. This church was located and Is vet
located near the Falls OF the Tar. and
for hundred years has been. a land
mark and place of gathering. The
new Methodist Church at the corner of
Church Street and Sunset Avenue was
built five years ago. and is a model
church. both architecturaIly and with
regard to convenience. With the par
sonage adjoining. IL cost approximat tely
$1,000. The new Presbyterian Church.
just completed. is a most handsome edi-
fee. costing $4,000. The ideal and hand
some brick house OF the Episcopal
Church on Church Street is we'll worthy
Of mention, and this church includes in
its membership some OF the leading and
most progressive citizens of Rocky
Mount. The First Baptist congregation.
one of the largest church organizations
in the city. are preparing to erect this
year a large and costly brick building
on their handsome lot on Church Street
that will be commensurate with the size
and wealth of this strong church.
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Municipal Officers.

Mayor-Joseph B. Ramsey.
Mayor Pro Tem.-L. F. Tillery.
Aldefmen-T. II. Battle. L. r. Tiliery.
". ID. Joyner, p. C. vestai. L. P. Mat
thews. J. II. Short, w. B. Darrow. w.
H. Lancaster, w. A. Taylor and w. d.
Rice.
Recorder-R. T. Mountain.
City Solicitor-F. A. Hampton.
City. Clerk-C. II. Harris.
Treasurer-L- F. Tillery.
Finance 'Committee-T H. Battle, w.
ID. Joyner and w. B. Darrow.
Fire Chief u. J. Battle; Assistant
Chief. ID. ID. Daughtridge.
Police Chief-O. p. Hedgepeth.
Superintendent Of Heaith-Dr. d. r.
Dixon.
Sanitary Inspector-P. ]. Neal
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Post-office important.

In 1900 the post-office receipts of the
city amounted to $500. The present year
the receipts will probably total $1,000,
showing an increase of about 800 per
cent within a period of twelve years.
In 1900 the number of money orders sold
was about $1,000 while 1872 will run the
number up to about $500
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Many Fine Homes.

The many beautiful residences OF Rocky
Mount is one of the chief charms of the
city. and one that never fails to draw
forth much favorable comment from the
visitor. The dig roomy structures, with
their wide verandas. suTounded by well
kept and shaded lawns present a pleas
ting appearance, and indicate that
Rocky Mount citizens are fond OF home
comforts. which is highly commendab BILE.
as pleasant home surroundings have
more to do with business success than
any other one thing. Many OF the Rocky
Mount homes are superb; many are of
the cosy bungalow type All are modest
and refined; none ill-kept. Every home
radiates the happiness and content that
abides In the hearts OF this peaceful.
prosperous people.
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The Story of How Vast Wilderness Was Trans
ferred Into Hustling, Busting City in Short
Time-Rocky Mount Growth Is Nothing Short
of Marvelous-Has Grown and Expanded Be-
yond the Fondest Hopes of the Early Settlers
Growth Is Substantial Because 1t Is the Logical
Commercial Center of the Country in which 1t
Is Located-It Is City of Imposing Business
Structures and Beautiful Residences-Many
Great Industries Are Located There.
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Rocky Mount and came scurryinE here
sufficiently soon for the census taker to
count ana announce them as a portion OF
the S.o51 population in 1910!
Think of II. An increase of ga per
cent in ten years.
How many towns can you name that
have ever enjoyed such a phenomenal
growth in the same period?
Money to marbles that the fingers OF
your two hands are greater In number.
and We will let YOU include the mush-
room towns of the overrated West. II
Is estimated that the present population
OF Rocky Mount Is ll,000; that is, with
in the corporate limits, not including the
mill town of the Rocky Mount Mills,
hometown. Germantown, and the greater
part of Happy Hill settlement, all Of
which claim to be and really are integral
parts of Rocky Mount proper. Rocky
mount can rightfully claim to-day
population of approximately 1900.
Why this influx Of would-be citizens?
The old settlers were in need of them.
They were. establishing industries that
required the services of more people than
the town contained. And that strikes the
keynote TO the present prosperity of the
town. Everybody here works and is
paid the maximum of wage. New in
dustries are being constantly organized
and labor is in demand.
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Et Cetera.

Rocky Mount Possesses a well-manned,
" ell-equipped fire department. Also
sufficient number of efficient policemen,
under the direction Of a capable chief.
Rocky Mount also boasts military COM
rany and a baseball team. Rocky Mount
owns the water works and the electric
lighting system. both plants being mod
ern In every respect. The town. is well
lighted at all times, the Rocky Nouns,
plant being free from the many petty
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two oil mills and fertilizer plants; one
fire insurance company = the 'Undef-
writers:'' two Smachine works; four
banks; five large tobacco warehouses;
four large stemmeries; seven factories;
three schools. and beautiful park OF
seven acres.
AL of which prompts the man on the
side lines to throw his hat IN the air
and shout. Bully for Rocky Mount
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Property Values Increase 400 P. Ct

In 1900 the taxable property in Rocky
Mount was assessed at $l,G56.66o. Five
years later the assessed valuation had
grown to s,sO5.sss. and in 1870 s3, sos, ,so4.
showing an increase OF property values
within ten years of approximately 400
per cent. Comment on these figures is
unnecessary; they certainly speak for
themselves.
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this institution in awe. but in loving
reverence. for IL is the peoples bank
in the broadest sense OF the word. The
officers are Thomas II. Battle. president:
r. II. Kicks and :. l. Arlington. vice
presidents. and J. T.. Bennett. cashier.
study of the marvellous growth of
Rocky Mount will develop nothing that
appears more steady. substantial. and pro-
gressive than the First National Bank
of this city. Being slightly younger than
the other banking institutions in Rocky
Msunt, il is still old enough to enjoy the
confidence Of the entire community. This
is largely reflected in the handsome
statements that the bank Is making from
time to time The bank is the only na-
tional bank In the city. and is under the
most successful management. The active
officers are keen and alert business men.
and the directors. in point of ability and
business experience. stand among the
first citizens of the entire community. 1t
does not take a prophet to predict for
this institution a wide career Of future
usefulness. for its past record is an in
dex to the banks future popularity.
The following officers are in charge Of
the bank: Joseph b. Ramsey. president;
s p Hilliard. vice president: G. L. VIM
berley, jr.. vice president: r. B. Davis.
jr. cashier and S. G. Sills, assistant
ca shier.
These gentlemen work in harmony with
and under the direction OF a very able
board of directors as follows: Joseph B.
Ramsey, w. a. Horne. p. c. Shore. S. P.
Hilliard, w. 4. May. T. c. Gorham. r. d.
Bullock, CASTOR G. Levy. T. T. Thorne.
and c. IL. Wimberley. jr.
The figures given below strikiIgly Illus
trate the growth and popularity of the in
stitution. These figures are taken from
the last report TO the Comptroller OF the
Currency.
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troubles that plunge the town In dark
ne s. at the wrong time. as is the case
In many small towns. The water works
Plant Is constructed on advanced sani-
tary principles.
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The Railroad Y. NJ. C. A.

About O year ago the railroad company
instituted an investigation into the work.
ing of the Railroad Branch Of the Young
Mems Christian Association and was so
pleased with the results obtained that
they appropriated funds for the erection
Of a modern Y. NJ. C. A. building in this
city. II will be located in the vicinity OF
the passenger station. Plans have all
been made. the funds appropriated. the
contract awarded, and the ground is
being broken.
The proposed building will be about 10
feet frontage and about 30 feet depth
in center, which will be in the form of
IT" The basement will be fully con-
creted under the whole building, and
here will be located eight or ten modern
shower baths. also other facilities The
basement will also accommodate bowling
alleys. The first floor will have ample
space for a large lobby in the center of
the building. and n restaurant, If de-
sired, on one end. and a large reading
room on the other and an auditorium In
the rear of the center to seat about 300
people. The second floor will consist of
single sleeping rooms and toilet rooms
The entire building and grounds is
Young Mems Christian Association by
the railroad company. and will be con-
trolled exclusively by the Y NJ c. A.
directors. The railroad company will
also pay the salary of the permanent
secretary.
OF the amount necessary for construc-
tion, citizens of Rocky Mount contributed
$500 and the railroad company $4,000
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Marvellous Growth in Ten Years.

In 1880 to the occupant of an easy
seat in a train passing through Rocky
Mount. the town was nothing more than
4 blot on the landscape. The inhabitants
at that time numbered about 800, but
with about one-fourth that number with
in calling distance. In 1900 the census
gave Rocky Mount n population of 2,937
which must be recorded as a nice. healthy
little growth; but 1t was in the interven-
ing years of 1900 and 1910 that some $500
souls hardened to the siren whisper OF
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The Freight Depot.

The freight depot OF the A. c. l.. at
Rocky Mount is costly and capacious, ad-
mirably constructed for the handling Of
the immense volume of freight of the
lusty young metropolis of the East
Built but a few years ago. with thought
to provide for the increase Of business
for many years, 1t IL now. however.
pushed to its capacity. and crowded
hourly with merchandise coming to
Rocky Mount from all parts of the
world, and our own goods going to THE
uttermost parts. The railroad company
has realized that it's hard> to gauge the
growth Of Rocky Mount. and that only
constant enlargement and construction
can provide adequate facilities for her.
trade -r.rs 500
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Organized In 1899. the Planters Bank,
under the guidance of competent officials,
has developed to the point of being Rocky
Mounts strongest financial institution.
Occupying elegantly appointed and COM
modious quarters. 1t is the banking place
Of every type Of citizen from every sec
tion of Nash and EdgeCombe Counties.
Its president. James Z. Braswell. is one
of the best known men 10 the COM
munity. and in addition to being the bank
er for the merchant and farmer, is look
ed upon by these people as a personal
friend and adviser. He is the master
mind in the Planters Bank and through
his ability to select the genuine from
the bogus has surrounded himself with
n highly efficient corps OF assistants, who
have contributed in no small degree to
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Road and Bridge Fund
Engineers Fund.

Balauce on Hand
To Engineers SOB on Settlement
BY allowance for Interest, &c.
Used in Road and Bridge Fund
To Balance on Hand
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Forest Force Gives MIR. and
Mrs. Peters Reception.

Shortly after the return of Mr..
and Mrs. T. r. Peters from the East
Where their marriage occurred recent
W Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mccoy, Mr..
knd Mrs. j. F. Bach, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. H. Severe, Mr.. and Mrs. H. G
Harris and Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
kroencke, members of the Forest
Force in this city gave reception to
the newly welded couple at the home
Pf supervisor VIM. Mccoy. A very
hice supper was given which had
been prepared by the Foresters wives
70 which the party named partook to
their entire satisfaction. Following
Iall enjoyed themselves in social pas
time, playing games and rendering
lmpromptu parts in keeping with the
occasion. A very enjoyable time
was spent by those present. Inas-
much as all present were govern
ment employees it is taken for grant
ed that everything was officially done
and while Mr.. Peters did not exhibit
his license to show authority for en-
tering new member into the Gov
eminent family it was no doubt
agreeable to Uncle Sam and new he
is unquestionably given a free pass
over any part of the Reserve regard
less of his age or the season of the
year.
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c Commissioners Proceedings.


Albion, Idaho, July Ist, 1912,
The Honorable Board OF County Com
missioners of CasSia County, Idaho me.
this morning in regular session as required
by Section 1902 of the Revised codes of
Idaho, as amended by the Special Session
OF the Legislature of the State of Idaho
as 1t appears on page 90 of the laws of
Idaho as enacted by by the said Special
Session of 1912, with Chairman H. H.
Thornton, Thomas H. Clark and l.. M.
Condit, Commissioners and George A.
Smith, Clerk, present, when the consider
alton ct the Assessment Roll of Cassia
County, as prepared and presented to the
Board by the Assessor, was taken up for
equalization purposes.
William T. Jack appeared before the
board and asked that a reduction in the
assessment of property assessed in the
name OF Burley, Spencer and Perrne be
made. The board after fully considering
the matter and comparing the assessment
on the property asked to be reduced with
other property in the Burley Townsite in
the vicinity of the said property in quest
ion, the board finds that the valuation as
returned to the board by the assessor on
the said property is not out of proportion
to other assessments in the same neigh
borhood, ordered that the said assessment
stand as returned by the assessor.
The board after considering the assess
ments on certain property returned by the
assessor made the following raises in
assessments, to-wit:
ID. H. Ward, raised from ~ stock cattle
to 40 stock cattle and ) mich cows to 10
mich cows.
George b. Flynn was ordered assessed
with Jack at $4,000
George Craner raised on value of i'm
provements on the E2 NW4 of Sec. zs,
Up. los, Rae E. M. from s., 500 to 81, 800
The board here takes an adjournment
until July end, 1912.
Albion, Idaho, July and, 1917.
The board met again this morning as
per adjournment with the same members
present as at the previous session when
the consideration of the assessment was
resumed and the following changes ord
cred made:
Orville Ward raised from IS stock cattle
to 40 stock cattle.
Ward Bros. raised from AZ stock cattle
to Is stock cattle
A. ]. Sagers raised from sIz.so per acre
on the Ne, NW4 OF Section ~, TIP. tsS,
Ra4, E.B.M. to $4,000 per acre
William Jones of Almo, raised from Coo
stock cattle to 1000 stock cattle, and 200
sheep to 1000 sheep.
Sublett Irrigation Company raised on
the NE4 of Section }, TIP. I3S, Range 40
E.B.M. from sI.zs per acre to $500 per
acre.
Frank Galliher raised from Is range
horses to 50 range horses.
L. Lundquist was ordered assessed with
Merchandise $4,000
Burley Reality and Abstract Company
was ordered assessed with Abstract books
valued at $4,000.
Studabaker Bros Co. raised on Merch-
andise from $4,000 to $4,000.
Consolidated Wagon and Machine
Company raised from 50, 500 to sI4, 500 on
Merchandise.
The board here takes an adjournment
until July 3rd, 1912.
Albion, Idaho, July grid roI7
The board met again this morning as
per adjournment with the same members
present as at the previous session when
the consideration of the assessment roll
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WANT COLUMN.

Wanted to hire teams. Apply al
lhe Dam.
First Class Office Rooms for rent
BY July 1stin New Davidson Building
Will enter contract now for any len
9TH of time. Inquire of c. E. DAVID
BON, Oakley, Idaho.
LOsT-One Gold Locket. Initials
RBG on one side, fraternity emblem
Ion the other side. Rewardif return
ed to r. B. Gilmour, at the dam.
For Sale:-Burros and pack outfits.
For further information address,
Raft River Land & Live Stock Com
pany, Bridge, Idaho.
Wanted-A position as public
or private stenographer. Am
graduate OF Pocatello Academy
and have had some experience.
For further information address
d. b.. Nd, care of Herald Office,
Oakley Ida.
Found-A bunch of keys evidently
belonging to some business concern.
lCall at Herald Office.
For Sale Cheap if taken at once
pne Good Black Horse, weight about
Zoo lbs. Inquire of Carr MCGEE,
Pne block south of Lees Pool Hall.
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OAKLEY Continued.

See in this issue the notice and.the
Id of the Great Shoshone anc
win Falls Water Power company re-
arding electric heat.
For soreness of the muscles, whet
pr induced by violent exercise or in
Try, there is nothing better thar
hamberlains Liniment. This lini.
ent also relieves rheumatic pains
pr sale by all dealers.
To whom it may concern.
While in the canyon near Cotton
God several weeks ago a stranger
no it is believed lived somewhere
! the new projects along the Snake
liver lost his team with the harness
p them. In search for them he
llled at the shearing corral while
amuel PoultOn was shearing his
leep and made known his loss. Since
zen Mr.. Poulton has found one ami
al carrying part of the harness and
links the other one is Whereabouts
ut not knowing the kind of team
st could not say positively. The
wner or anyone knowing the person
'ho lost this team will be able to get
ace of them by calling on Samuel
oulton or the Oakley Herald. Other
apers kindly copy.
Dysentery is always serious and of
IN dangerous disease, butt can be
lred. Chamberlains Collie, Cholera
nd Diarrhoea Remedy has cured it
yen when malignant and epidemic.
or sale by all dealers.
While alone in his Fathers orchard
! Friday last picking cherries Paul
ach accidently fell from the tree
Id in so doing had the misfortune
break his wrist. He had it attend
to at once and is now getting
ong nicely.
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100000 Death Benefit.

h 500 Weekly Benefit for Accident or
sickness; 81 900 for Loss of Limb or Eye
ight; $4,000 for Emergency Relief Ben
mt Cost is 5000 per year-No other
Dues or Assessment-MEN & WOMEN
\etween ages I6 to IS are accepted
eliable Company with 500, 900 90 State
deposit for the protection of Policy
Plders and to guarantee the payment of
aims. Write for further information
giving your age, sex, and occupation.
Address Dept AL.
lMERIcAN RfclSTRV cnNDlNV. FPIe. "a
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49,
RAFT displayed in the window of the
New Davidson Store, taken by Jos.
Tsurumi, Graduate Of Illinois College
of Photography, who is in the bus
mess at the Hamburg building.
John H. Kroencke and wife return.
ed to their home at Yost on Satur-
day last after having spent several
days in our city.
Mrs. Andrews of Burley, daugh-'
ter of Mrs Elizabeth Durfee, of this
place is visiting her relatives for
short time.
Geo. A. Day returned to Boise im7
mediately after the celebration on
the 4th of July.
Buy it now. Chamberlain's Colo
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is ala
most certain to be needed before the
summer is over. Buy it now and be
prepared for such an emergency.
For sale by all dealers.
Word comes from the Misses Lii
Ian and Marion Ramsey, Annie Eli
son and Mrs. DR.. w. E. Aaron, who
left short time ago for the coast and
who are now visiting anumber Of the
coast cities from San Francisco to
Portland, that they are having the
time of their lives.
Mrs Annie Ellison accompanied Mrs.
Aaron to the coast, the latter being
appointed as a representative from
Twin Falls County. to the meeting of
the National Federation of Women
held in San Francisco. The Misses
Lillian and Marion Ramsey will spend
some time along the coast and then
proceed to Oregon where they will
meet their father and spend some
time with him, later returning in
time to take up their work at school.
The Band Orchestra will play at
Davidson Bros. Store every Saturday
evening from 8 till 9 o'clock. Their
Store will also close every Friday
at IL o'clock noon.
You should provide you electric
heat early in the season. See the
notice and lad" of the Great Sho-
shone and Twin Falls Water Power
company.
Mrs, Oliver B. Pickett returned
from Brigham City Tuesday where
she had been visiting her brother
Robert Marcas.
Mgr. Edw. H. Hale and wife, anc
the Misses Maggie and Zatelle Funk
were motered to Twin Falls Friday
by S. P. Worthington, in the latters
---~.T'---'-- III. 49, returned in the evening
after having spent a very pleasant
day.
For Sale: Burros and pack outfits.
For further information address
Raft River Land & Live Stock Com,
pany, Bridge, Idaho.
Jos. McMurray and Sol Martindale
returned from Montana Wednesday
where they have been shearinr sheen
Tor some time. j. F. Benson also
returned from Wyoming recently
where he has been doing the same
kind Of work.
Mr.. Lucian Bronson purchased the
Geo Croft cottage this week located
On Lincoln Ave. The purchase price
being $4,000
Mrs. Moroni Fairchild is now hav-
ng very neat cottage constructed or
Lincoln Ave. by D. Richardson & ca
E. B. Mechan and 0. R. Robert,
and Co, are also constructing two +
,eat residences on Worthington Ave lie
or Mrs. Mae Humphrey and Frank :
De LaMare. '
During the summer months moth. I
RS OF young children should watch
or any unnatural looseness of the
,owes. When given prompt atten-
ION at this time serious trouble NAV
'e avoided. Chamberlain's Collie
,holera and Diarrhoea Remedy can p
ways be depended upon. For sale II
il dealers. M
~. n TWO HORSE BRAND E
fHsTS1A WAIST OVERAILS +
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County of c ASIA. %

o daho
OLDHAM, Treasurer of Oakley Village
h beng duly sworn dos and that the enclosed Treasurers Report
and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief
F.. P. OLDHAM, Village
Subscribed and before this grid
w.
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lMERIcAN REGISTRY COMPANY. trIe. "a.
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General Fund.

April l. 10 Balance On Hand ss4.3s
April May June Received from Licenses
Paid Warrants
July Balance Hand in General fund