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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
MORE WORK FOR THE SEXTON
Church Authority introduced to Gus
tom He Hopes VIII Not Become
Universal.

Long ago ! got used to receiving
mail which strangers In town had had
directed In our care" said the sexton.
but last Saturday night was the first
time this old church was ever used
as a clearing house for dry goods. An
out-of-town woman ordered a hat sent
up here. She dropped In about
o'clock and told me It was coming
II don't know just where | shall
stay tonight she said. but do know
that | am coming here to church to-
morrow morning. so I told the MILL
ner to deliver my hat here. I'll come
TO church early and put the hat on
back here in the chapel, II you don't
mind
III | didn't mind What earthly
difference did 1t make whether I mind
ed or not? Instructions had been CIV
en- for the delivery OF the hat, the
woman said she couldn't be seen in
side the church without 1t; she expect
ed to worship with US the next day,
so what could I do but receive the
hat?
81 hope. however, that the custom of
having merchandise for the congrega-
ton delivered here viii not become
widespread
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
Hens in DISGRACE.

One Sunday morning q minister's
wife saw her sou chasing the hens
with stick. She went to the door
to investigate, and heard him say:
III teach you 70 lay Eggs in a preach
er's family on Sunday morning.
Delineator.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
MYSTERIOUS Letters.

A Frenchman upon receipt Of a
wedding invitation, was puzzled at the
mysterious letters R. S. V. p. After
a long elaboration he finally con-
cluded its meaning to be; Remember
Sc Wedding present Norman H.
Mack's National Monthly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
PORTO aico,s NEW WONDER.

From far away Porto Rico comes re-
ports Of a wonderful new discovery that
Is believed will vastly benefit the
people. Ramon T. Marchan, Of BARGE
loneta. writes DIR. Kings New Dis
covery is doing splendid work here. It
cured me about five or six times Of
terrible coughs and colds, also my
brother of a severe cold in his chest
and more than 20 others, who used IL
on my advice. We hope that this
great medicine will yet be sold in every
drug store in Porto Rico" For throat
and lung troubles It has no equal.
trial will convince you Of its merit. soc
and s1.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by all dealers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
So Sudden!

Blocker - Daisy Headliner has
promised to give me my answer to-
Baxter howing evening paper)-
The press agent and the reporters
have got ahead Of you. old top; it's
"Yesl PUCK.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
The Eleyatinn Touch.

Don't ycn think music has a refu-
ms influence" 1T must have" re-
Piled Miss Cayenne dSome Of the
popular songs contain language that it
would be impossible to employ in any
other way"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

ESTRAY-Came to the Fred W.
Gooding town ranch about Septem-
Der /, 1912, one barrow hog,
weighing about 100 pounds. The
owner must pay charges and take
him away. otherwise the animal
will be sold for his keep. w. NJ.
MORE. oct lift
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

FOR RENT-Fine Grain I.aneE II ~
acres, on camas Prairie. three and
half miles from New Soldier all
fenced; good water right. VIII lease
for one or more years for one-fourth
Of the crop. Particulars at Silva's barn,
Shoshone. 1911
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
coIumbia's First Book Plate.

The first book plate for the library
OF Columbia college was made in
1875. 1t was designed and etched on
copper by Alexander Anderson, the
first American wood engraver, while
he was a medical student
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
A pas, This Cyaici

A Harvard professor probably has
solved the problem of how to reduce
the output of feminine conversation.
He says they will be more beautiful
if they keep still. Haven't We a good
vacancy in our diplomatic service?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

Friend-You've got to admit there's
iothing in Tripoli worth fighting for.
italian Diplomat-Certainly
Friend-Then why do you want to
teep on fighting?
Italian Diplomat-Weve got to pun
sh the Turks for giving us the i'm
uession that there was.-Satire.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
Only Makina II Worse.

You must take exercise" said the
physician, "and, by all means. worry
less. Play golf Doctor" replied
the patient, you mean we'll, but a
man who plays my kind of golf
game can't help worrying"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

A few more smiles OF silent SYM
pathy a few more tender words. lit
tie more restraint on temper. may
make al the difference between hap
piness and half-happiness to those
with whom l llve.-Stopford Brooke
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

Patience-They say he was taken
sick on the train.
Patrice-Indeed? What was the
matter?
"Oh, he ate too much In a dining
ear
Job! Is he as rich as thatr'
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

All the school teachers at Lugano
have gone on strike owing to a differ
ence with the educati0Ga authorities
With splendid loyalty the little pupils
ere standing By the teachers and urg
ing them not to give war.-Puuch
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
Valuable PstroIeum.

Petroleum gives US asphalt paving.
permanent ink for printing, dyes Of
brilliant hue, and al kinds Of rubber
articles which without the oil could
not be manufactured
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

Agnes-"Was Emily's operation q
success ?" Glorious! She
got fifteen gifts, a hundred dozen
roses and had two hundred calls OF
inquiry. Life
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

than Chamberlains Co4s-l l;ei.,s,s
children were all sick with whooping
cough. One Of them was in bed, had ,.
high fever and was coughing up bio, 4.
Our bOctor gave them Chamberlainss
Cough Remedy and the first dose easel
them, and three bottles cured thens .
says Mrs. r. A. Donaldson, Of licking
ton, Miss. For sale by all dealers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

GOOD CLEAN PROPOSITION for
lady agent in Shoshone and vicin-
ity, repeai business on every SALE
Address = St., Salt Lake.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
NOTICE.

We have installed storage gas
Dime tanks and self measuring pump
and are prepared to sell gasoline
at the lowest figure to automobile
7wners, for engine or domestic use.
Give us a trial order.
STOCKHOLDERS NERO. CO.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

WANTED-Man and wife on farm;
man must be good Fresno man.
Apply at home of George Caches,
Shoshone, Immediately. Ok.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
HatpIn in Cows Heart.

IN the heart of a COW that died at
Tamworth, New South Wales, was
found part of a hatpin or inches in
length
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

Ladies Mackinaw Goats and Ruff
Meek Sweaters, Popular prices.
STOCKGROWERS MER co.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

A shipment of Red Cross shoes
just arrived, Gun Metal and Vel
vets.
cTOCRGpOvV'Tnc Nfra "r
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

Milk delivered in any part of
town for seven and one half cents
per quart. Truman Dairy. "a
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

WE CARRY THE BEST TURKEYS
it has been possible to get. Thanks
giving comes only once a year, so
We make it a point to have all
EXTRA CHOICE MEATS AND
POULTRY.
Don't wait until the last minute to
order your poultry or meats. If
there is any choice in such a fine
collection. naturally the early buyers
will get it, So come early. So many
people have announced their inten-
tion Of ordering that we are afraid
late corners may be disappointed.
w. c. CUSTER & SON, PROPS.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

A. +. & A. M.--Bethany Lodge Nc
q meets al Masonic Hall frs
Wednesday in each month. 60.
journjng brethren from oshs;
lodges cordially invited to attend
T. PLATT WILLIAMS, w. NJ
S. P. NEWMAN, Secretary.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29
MRS. coRRIeAN
ODGE DIRECTORY.

KNIGHTS or PYTRIAS = Delol
Lodge No. %. meets every Thurs
day evening in K. of P. Hall. Wis
iting Knights cordially invited,
NJ. L. KIDWELL, c. c.
J. W. LUNDIN. K. OF f. and s.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1912-11-29

MODERN WOODiIEN OF AMERl
CA = Lincoln Camp No ~
meets First and Third Tuesds,
of each month at $50 o'clock il
lodge hall.
JOHN w. HUNTER, V. {
C. E. WESTON, Clerk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
IRRIGATION CONGRESS WILL
OPEN SESSIONS ON MONDAY
Salt Lake be Sceneo Twentieth Annual Meetng-Scen
tific Questions Affecting Development OF Country
and Particularly West to be Discussed

Greater Uniformity tof state Laws
Governing Waters
Other Speakers.
Other speakers are. Professor
Lewis A. Merrill. 'Dairying and
Stock Raising in Irrigated Regions
Don II, Park, in charge OF United
States Investigations in idaho. Duty
OF Water in Idaho, Samuel III. Lea
STAKE engineer South Dakota, Pump
ing for Irrigation; IL. ". Hayes,
county attorney, RichfeId, Utah.
fesGrfy History OF irrigation IN rrahs I
Colonel d. e. Collier, president San
Diego anamaPaaiiic Exposition,
- he Opening of The Panama Canal
and the Probable Effect on Irrigated
states" Or, Richard r.. Lyman.
University of Utah, 'Measurefnent
and Use of Water" r. Brown.
ri 4; lgineer. Salt Lake City. |atsr.
Logged and Alkaline Irrigated
Lands; G. NJ, Evans. Agricultural
and Mechanical college, Texas, 'tsv-
Operative Production and Marketing
OF Farm Products j. T. Hinkle.
LerIniston. ore. Problems OF the
Trrigator" George Fl, Hutton, judgs
of the Superior court, Los Angeles,
The Recall Of the Water, Hog: w.
r. Garrison, president of the New
Mexico Agricultural college. Good
Roads; senator Reed Smoot, Prove.
Utah. "I.ibeFalkzing of Our Land
Laws; IT. VI. Gilbert. North Takima,
Wash. Irrigation, Drainage and
Waste Water: w. H. Holabird. Los
Angeles. Imperial Saiiey--Af frrf-
CATION Miracle; Or. John A. Widtsoe,
president Utah Agricultural eoIiege.
The Rational Use Of Water ia Irri-
cation. Traeman G. Pallnor Wash
ipgton. =. G.. The Sugar Beet In
dustry." and David Brown, on
Spokane, Wash. Marketing of Irra-
gated Products
Aside from these set addresses
there Will be many informal speeches,
by other distinguished visitors 10 the
congress.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
WOODSTOCK

WOODSTOCK. rh.,@SeptEzs Pro,
lessor and Mrs. II. ]. Benchoff gave
AN informal reception and dance on
FRIDAY night in I.antz han, Massanut-
ten academy, in honor of the students
at Massanutten About thirty couples
were present
Hon. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Walton, left
Thursday for Montreal, Canada, where
they will visit their son, Mr.. M Q.
walton and wife.
Miss Marguerite Shaffer, has re-
turned from a visit To relatives in
McKeesport. Pa.
Mrs Clyde Walton is visiting rela-
tives IN Washington ana Front ROYAL
Mrs. John Martin has returned from
Mountain Lake PARK, Md, where she
spent the summer.
Mrs. Gilbert Peace is visiting her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Quesenberry,
Of Lexington.
Mr. Charles Clover. has returned to
his home IN Florida. after sperSing a
months vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James II. Clover, OF this
place.
Mr. and Mrs. W. NJ calvert. have
returned from u months stay at Bolar
Springs
MIR. Fred calvert. of Norfolk. is Wis
iting his brother. MIR. w, NJ, Calvert
Hutt family on South church street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
CHURCH HILL NEWS
Nso. left The Church En-
Bank or phonsd to Madtson 1885.

The Young Peoples Home Mission
society, Of Union Station church, will
meet this evening in the home of the
president, Miss Viola Diacont, 222o
Nenable street. AS this is the initial
fall meeting, every member is urged
to be present.
The Dorcas Kings Builders will
meet this afternoon in the home of
the president. 2s12 East Franklin
street This will be business meet
ing ana n very important one.
Mrs. Ada crane. of East Clay street,
has returned home after pleasant
visit 10 Irnr and Grewe, Va. where
She was the guest of relatives,
Mrs. John Meanly. of 26D1 East Mar
shall street has returned from Nor
folk. Va. where she was called on
account Of sickness of her daughter,
Mrs. George Francis Hardy, Mrs.
Hardy was operated on for appendi-
citis at st. Nincent's hospital, and her
sister, Miss Carrie Meanly is still with
her.
Miss Linda Harper, of CreWe, Va,
is the guest of her sister. Mrs, Ada
Crane, Of East clay street.
Miss Nellie Stancell, of Greensviile.
va. spent last week as the guest Of
iher uncle MIR. John Hunt, of 1901 East
Broad street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
Mrs Charley l.. Wells.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian1 j
UNION LEVEL, VA. Sept. 2s.--Ars.
Charley l.. Wells. aged nifty four. pass
ed away Thursday Of heart trouble
after brief illness. THE burial took
place Friday from the cemetery at
the home. a very large congrega-
ton being in attendance.
The deceased was a lady of many
attractions and beautiful Character
tstics, was a devoted member of Taber :
nacle Baptist church and viii be
greatly missed. She lis survived by
her husband and twelve children as
follows: Nj. r. e. j., r., g.. LA. IL H.,
and ]. 1. Wells. and Mrs. Sallie Thomp-
son. Mrs. r. r. Hudson, and Mrs. Pearl
Gordon, and Garnett, Ruby and Jewell
Wells, and thirteen grandchildren, 10
whom we extend our sympathy,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
BOTH TAFT AND WILSON TO
SPEAK At ROAD CONGRESS
Much Importance Is Attached to Meeting at Atlantic City
in View of Great Interest Subject Has Awaken
cd Among American People Recently

ATLANTIC CITY. sept 2a-Presi-
dent Taft, Governor Woodrow VIII
son, members Of both houses of con-
gress, and some Of the most proml~
nent engineers in the United states
have mailed their acoeptances TO the
invitations issued by those in charge
of the American Road congress, to
attend the meeting of that organi-
cation here. September Soth to De
tober 9TH
President Taft has been elected
honorary president OF the organiza-
ton, while the house and senate re-
presentatisH- enjoy the title Of hon
orarv delegates. Governor Woodrow
Wilson. back from his tour of the
West, has been placed on the pro-
gram for the welcoming address on
September 30th,
Much Importance has been attach
ed TO the present meeting of the Road
congress, the officers of the organiza-
tion predicting an early awakening
on the part Of til" people of the
United States to the necessity of bet
ter highways as a factor in reducing
the cost of living by providing cheaper
transportation.
The autoist and the good road
movement have also, been allotted con-
siderable attention. Professor Charles
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30

Thaddeus Terry. of Columbia uni
verSity. has been chosen to speak on
this topic. Secretary j. c. Scates. of
the A. y a. of Maine. has prepared
an address on automobile fees. while
many other members OF automobile
organizations have signified their in
tention OF presenting befsre the dele
gates various phases of the same sub
ject,
A practical effort also has been
made 20 give due attention To tn
creasing the supply OF expert high
way engineers. Members Of the CON
gress sta I'd today that over S2o8,-
600 1aA a year is spent for the i'm.
proven snt of Dads and that with
the further highway activity expected
In the near future the supply of eX-
port road builders would fall far
below the demand
To anticir ate this need a conference
of ed lcatioual institutions at the
coming congress has been directed
by the societ! for the promotion of
engineering education The need of
separate courses devoted to road con-
struction in the large universities has
been long felt and the delegates have
decided 10 make an effort TO bring
the matter before the boards of these
| schools through the resolution of the
! congress-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
GORDONSNILLE

Special To The Richmond NirgipIan. /
f5oRFt'A~N ILLt;, VA. Sept. 20
airs. Mary Thomasson ana daughter
Miss Florence, have returned to their
home in Clifton Forge, after spending
several weeks with r, ". Ross anc
other relatives in and near town,
Mrs II. f. Woodson and daughter,
Miss Mary, of North Garden were
guests a few days this week OF Mrs
}. II. BIB, in South GordonsvilIe
Mr. and MIS- &. ID. Niche have re-
turned from visit If about ten days
to relatives In Birmingham, Ala.
+. Il, topper, of Charlottesville
was a guest this week Of his sister
Mrs L. W. Bowen, in the city.
q; A. Watkins and son, II, q. Wat
kins, and family have returned from
visit of several days to relative.
and friends Ia Newport News
Il. ", Mcclure was on a business
trip 10 Alexandria ana Washington
this week
Nj and Mrs. A. u. Beckbam and
Mrs. e.. c. Hudson and little daugh-
ter. Dorothy. Of Greensboro. \. e.
arrived Friday to spend some days
with relatives in Gprdousville and
Louisa MIR. and Mrs Beckhatn VIII
also visit New York and other North
ern points before their return
John G. Voolfolk and family. OF
emo, spent several days this week
with Mrs. WnolfoIks mother, Mrs
Moliie Sneed. in the city
Fenton Jacobs OF the News Leader
Richmond, spent several days thi,
wee% with his mother. Mrs ". +
Jacobs. in the city.
George Grasty If Clifton Forge
MAS a Gnrdonsvilie visitor this week
Miss Rosa Block left "Wednesday
for lIarrisonourg. where she will at
tend school the coming session.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
WANTS TO PUSH CLAIMS
OF THE THIRTEEN STATES

Claims Of the thirteen original
States against the national govern
ment for land grants in which the
old Commonwealth had no share. may
be considered AT the conference Of
governors to he held in Richmond In
December. A lawyer, whose name
the governor does not disclose. has
written him asking for a private
meeting of the thirteen governors
here in order that he may lay the
case before them, He asks a contin-
gent fee. by which he is TO receive a
percentage Of whatever amount Is re-
covered through his efforts. TIE Haini
is that while congress made large
grants of public lands to all the
newer States. the thirteen which
fought for liberty had no share In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30

| not only the decentralization Of the
oyster industry but that thousands
of people depend upon the Industry
/ will face starvation this winter.
Virginia VIII be represented by
| Chairman w. Mcdonald Lee of the
state Fisheries commission and other
members of that body. while Governor
/ Goldsborough has named Congress
man Thomas Parran. Comptroller +.
/ c. Harrington. Adrian Posey. of
Charles county and Enoch b, Abel. of
| st. Mary's county.
| In orJar to ack up the protest
fof the commission with the material
! evidence, Congressman Parran, Of
Maryland, ON Saturday sent Com
/ mander Howard of the MARYLAND
oyster navy up the Potomac river
/ to get samples Of oysters which were
taken to Washington yesterday for
examination by government CHI amisS
whose services were engaged by Con
i'gressman Parran
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
CONFER TO-DAY ON
OYSTER PROBLEM
JOINT DEBATE FROM VIRGINIA
NND MARYLAND TO MAKE
PROTEST At WASHING

n k.nt ApeeiA commission repre-
sentng the States ot Virginia and
Maryland viii meet at the New Will
lard . i 3tei III Washington at neon
,3ouay sGf rf~ prrbese US Fisrsfuss
ing the Agricultural Department 70
FeScird the action Of the bureau OK
chemistry placing ban on oysters
taken from the Potomac river. Inc
JOINT commission will go first over
the whole question at its meeting ana
VAL then proceed to the department
60 lay it, protest before The proper
Authorities Of both States ars
thoroughly aroused over the sisla-
Don, declaring that the cendeulna-
tory proc 'edings are tinrea sunaEie am
unjust and if persisted in VIII spell
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
MAYORS CABINET
TO MEET TODAY

Mayor Ainslie and his cabinet will
consider the gas department this
morning. They viii visit the various
divisions of the department and then
will sit in conference.
At the next meeting of the cabinet
1t is likely that both Justice Crutch-
field and Chief Werner will become a
part of the official family.
The mayer wants att of the officials
to join the cabinet. as he feels that
such conferences as they may have
may be OF much benefit to the city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
Erons Were Gnod.

fEATHSNfLLE, Sept Despite
lhe drought last summer the farmers
Of northumberland are eiated over the
best corn crop in years. the Year on
e, n i44ia being a nIesl profitable enc.
The potato crop is large. The late
tomato crop liz about exhausted. The
local Gamers have done well this sea-
son
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
Observation-Disclosures.

STAI NToN, VA, Sept. 29--News
reached Stauntnn Yesterday Of the
marriage of Mrs Bessie Brunson
Fauntleroy to Luther l.. Bowman. the
wedding having taken place in Wash
ington Friday evening Mrs Faun-
tleroy is the widow of DR.. T. T.
Fauntieroy. Of this city. from whom
she secured a divorce but short
time prior to his death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-09-30
Boy Is Missing.

According TO report made yester-
day TO the police Joseph Williams.
the eight -year-oId son of William VIII
liams, IL IL Maiden Lane, has been
missing since Saturday afternoon
Search by the parents was in vain.
and the police were asked to assist
II is suspposed that the little boy Ia
lost