Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-05
THE PIONEERS PICNIC.
a Most Delightful Day Spent Among
the Old SettI rs.

The second annual gathering of the
early settlers on the North Side tract oc-
CURED last Friday, and was marked with
much larger attendance than ON Il sim
liar occasion last year Notwithstanding
1t was very busy time for the farmers,
when most OF them were in the hay field
work was entirely suspended in many
instances and the day given over Ia one
ol enjoyment.
The place selected for the event proved
an Ideal one. As the large building adj
Inlrably answered the purpose OF din
ing room, while the spacious yard was
utilized by the younger element in roinp-
ing and playing games.
1t is unnecessary to state that the far
mcrs and their families came from far
and near, some with baskets, and Others
with wash tubs, filled to overilowing
with cool things 10 eat, and the reputa-
ton enjoyed by the wives on the tract
along culinary lines, is ample evidence OF
what was in store for the hungry multi
tude present 4 long table Was erected
and here again the hospitality OF onr far
ncr friends was manifested AS each I'M
packed their respective basket eager To
share its contents with their neighbnrs
and friends, until when the table was
set the sight would tempt the appetite oi
a queen. Space forbids Il detailed de-
scription OF the bill of fare but in addition
to all the dcliracics Of the season Of which
the North Side tract is famous, il was
prominently apparent that many spring
chicken sacrificed its life in honor OF the
event.
Dinner over, Hon. Jcrrc Martin, off
chatting as todstmaster, called for eXpres-
sions and experiences from several pres
ent, and though all seemed too full ion
utlerance," some interesting rcmnis-
cences OF the early days here were por-
trayed. incidentally, two Of the candi-
dates seeking office on the Democrat,
county ticket, were present, j. A. Keefei
Of Shoshone and j. A. Washburn, OF
Dietrich, who were called upon, and
after partaking OF such sunptous meal
what else conld they do but promise ON
people all kinds OF reforms in the man
agement OF the financial affairs OF III,
county ii they were elected.
Prior to adjournment motion pre-
vailed that Mr.. John Bruner be contin
ued as President ior another year, anc
that he be empowered to appoint III,
necessary committees To arrange ior III,
third annual picnic next year.
4 unanimous vote OF thanks was ten
dered the Ostrander Lumber Co. for thei
Kindness in donating the use OF the build
lngs and grounds fnr the occasion.
llereupon the room was cleared AM
dancing was INDUCED in 10y those who
desired, while Others spent the Afternoon
in renewing old acquaintance and form
ing new ones.
1t is gratifying to note the incraseC
interest being manifested, which We trus
will continue from year to year unit
cold Settlers Day will he looked for
ward to as the one principal event of tn,
year. There is probably no place in tn,
country where the members of a commu
nifty are on Il more equal footing than
here on the North Side tract This con
lition has been brought about by var
ous circumStan ,es, and as Il result i
would he hard To find section wher,
the interests OF the entire community ar,
As mutual us here on this tract, and il
the years to come when prosperity smile
on some and adversely follows in tn,
footsteps Of others, as sure il must, ",
still hope tn See the old settlers meet il
their annual picnics with the same inter
est in the welfare of one another is i
manifested al the present time.