davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-06-14
NEWS LETTER FROM
THE STATE CAPITAL
CheIan County Clerks Office Has Been
Operated at Profit in Past
Three Years

In the county clerks Offices Of the
state the best record in 1911 was
made in Snohomish county, where
only 1922 per cent of the fees col
lected were required to run the Office,
while in 1910 the best showing was
made in Adams county which expend-
ed $500 per cent of its fees, as is
shown by a statement prepared by the
state tax comission, which compares
the collections and expenses in the
county clerks Office in the various
counties for the years 1909, 1910 and
1911. In Island county in 1911 the
percentage of fees used to run the
Office of clerk was 261.62 per cent, or
a higher per cent than was required in
any other county, while in 1910 the
highest percentage was found in Wah-
kiakum county, or $3.50, and in
1909 in Ferry county it required 452.3
per cent OF the fees to conduct the
office. The figures also show that in
1911 there were % counties run at
profit as against IS in 1910 or IS in
1909. The bureau states that it is
very we'll satisfied with the showing
made by the county clerks. Chelan
county was one OF the counties which
operated the clerks Office at profit in
all three years. In 1911 the profit
was $811, as the fees collected
amounted to S3,17 and the cost of
running the Office was $2,362; the
percentage of fees expended was 74.73
per cent. In 1910 the profit in the
Office was not so large being S5e5.35,
and the percentage Of fees expended
being 1912, while in 1909 the profit
in the Office was 1898, the percent
age of fees expended being 85.5 per
cent.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1912-06-14

The rates on milk from points in
Cherry Valley to Seattle and Everett
made by the Northern Express Com
pany have been met by the Chicago,
Milwaukee and Puget Sound railroad
which has filed tariff with the public
service commission. This means that
the railroad company will be in direct
competition with the express COM
pany and this is the first time that
such action has been taken by a rail-
road, and it is believed by many state
officials that this is the beginning OF
the fight by the railroads against the
express companies.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Pine-Nuts Plentiful

The woods are full of people
this week who are gathering pine
nuts bv the wdgOl,-load. Up at
the City of Rocks about twenty
miles southeast of Oakley there
are many trees and this year they
are bearing very heavily. The
nuts are now ripe and already a
great many have been picked
Last week Sen, H. c. Haight and
w. F. Brim and several others
brought home a fine lot of them,
and this week wagon loads of
our people have gone to fill their
baskets for the winter.
~~heCity of rocks has long been
known for miles around for the
number of nuts it produces each
year, especially is this true among
the indians, who come from sew
eral states around to gather nuts
each year and then return to
their wig vans and eat them in
the winter. They also pick them
for market and when taken out
of the burr they sell for Is and 20
GEMS pound.
1t is a hne outing to go after
these nuts. and in addition to
the pleasure of getting them the
gum derived from the tree is an
excellent preseryer OF the COM
plexion; one coating of this gum
will thoroughly cover the skin
and remove spots. Free for all.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20

The Twin Falls Oakley Land
and Water Co., report having on
hand a number of Water cei tiff
Gates belonging to the people and
would appreciate te the owners CALL
ing tor them AS the former COM
pany now have the deeds left in
escrow delivered to them and the
certificates belonging to the peo-
pie on the receipt of the deeds by
the company, are ready for de-
livery.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
BIG TENT SHOW COMING
Burk's Big Uncle Toms Cabin
Co." will Exhibit 1T Oakley
Friday night September 27th.

This is the first time that the public
have had an opportunity of seeing the
New Version" of Uncle Toms Ca
bin" the greatest dramatization of
this popular play ever written. Mrs
Stoves Historical play has been a
favorite with the women and children
and they always go to see it when
ever an opportunity presents itself.
Burk's Big Uncle TOMS Cabin Co"
has the distinction of being the larg-
est organization of its kind on the
road, they carry a special train of
Of their own cars to transport their
People, Horses, Ponies, Donkeys.
Dogs, Chariots, and other parapher.
MALTA necessary to present the only
Grand Spectacular Production of this
the most successful drama ever writ
ten. The characters of Uncle Tom,
Eliza, Little Eva, and Marks are ably
presented by competent cast, and
the larke Contingent of Singers and
Dancers, Blood Hounds, etc, give a
realistic and sensational naturalism
to the performance, The scenic and
mechanical effects are good, and the
picturesque transformation scene
forms fitting finish to the whole.
SO carry the news and tell your
neighbors. The only Big Show Com
ing will exhibit at OAKLEY. Friday
September 9th.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Cassia County Fair
Opens Wed. 25th.

The Annual Cassia County
Fair will open its doors on We'd
nesday the 25th inst. The Oath
the iair officers have set apart as
entry day. Mr.. l.. A. Nelson will
receive all stock at the tair for
exhibition and John Adams will
look after the fruit, vegetable,
and other farm product displays.
Those who have products for ex-
hibition should deliver it at the
grounds not later than the 25th.
Persons in this section who are
unable to take their exhibit over
can get it delivered if they will
take same to Mr.. John Adams
home, well packed and Tabled
not later than the 23rd. inst.
The Officers and Directors of
the fair have spent considerable
time and means to make the fair
better than ever before and invite
all to attend. Sept. 26th has
been designated as Oakley and
Burley day which is expected to
be the Banner day of the Fair.
Premiums have been offered in
all the departments and a good
lineup of sports has been ar
ranged to entertain the crowd
during the three days of the fair.
Everybody come and bring your
friends. There is no better way
of advertising our country than
through exhibiting what we can
produce.
1t begins next Wednesday;
don't forget the day.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20

The Young Ladies MIA. of
the Fourth Ward held their An
nual Social last Thursday even
ing the 18th inst. before starting
on their winters work and to
which all the people OF the ward
were invited. A fine program
was rendered entirely by the
young ladies of the ward after
which refreshments were served
The rest of the evening was gwen
over to the men to invent games
to which all participated in.
All went home feeling that they
had an enjoyable time.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
First Ward Holds Social.

The MIA. of the First Ward
gave a verv enjoyable social to its
members and friends Annual Day.
A fine program was rendered
which was appreciated by all,
especially the musical numbers.
Refreshments were served, and
then all took part in a sociable
dance, Folk dance and Virginia
Reels were the features of the
evening. Those who attended
say 1t was the event Of the season
Much credit is due to the officers
of the Association for it's success
and is a good beginning for the
seasons work.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Stake Academy
Opened
Monday.
EXPECT A PROFITABLE YEAR.

On Monday mogning the Cassia
Stake Academy opened its school
year again under favorable con-
ditions.
The number starting at the be-
ginning Of the year compared
with last year was not as large
but everything else is more favor
able than heretofore and the fac
ulty this year is believed to be
well up in-theip lines and will do
some good work.
There are a great many Young
people who antiscipate entering
in the near future and take up
the work. About the first Ol
December Missionary class will
open to which quite a large mum.
Der expect to attend.
The regular four year high
school work will be followed in
Guiding a thorough course in
Domestic science. Two rooms o1
the school are being fitted up fol
this work AMI 1t is expected that
quite a number of older persons
will enter TO get the advantages
of this course in cooking.
The course offered in manua
training will also be carried or
to a greater extent thanever anC
the splendid work done in that
department in the past will b.
improved upon from year te
year.
At the opening exercises held il
the building Monday morning
quite a number of visitors wer,
present. The entire corps 0
teachers in the persons of Prof
Mills. Andrews, Bailey. Mercer
and Sagers. and Miss Young ane
Hendricks were heard from; slst
Pres. w. T. Jack, Bps. D. PThom
as and ]. A. Ellison of the BoarC
who we're present. All spoke o
the splendid opportunities Offered
the young people for advance
,nent and encouraged them il
the work they had begun.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
School Notes.

We are in our third week of
school with an enrolment OF
about $50 pupils. There are
about 80 more to enter. Parents
see to it that they are in during
the next week.
All children must attend at
least rs per cent of the school
year. The probation officer IS
kept quite busy as there are a
number of delinquents. To those
who are out it may be your turn
next.
Our new school house is being
pushed, which is a very good
thing. We are very much handi-
capped in our present quarters
Most OF the grades are too large
for their rooms.
School is in excellent condition
Teachers and pupils are working
hard. We contemplate most
successful school year. We have
the largest graduating class II
the history of the school. II
numbers Al at present and there
are FIVE or six more to enroll,
We extend cordial invitation
to our patrons and friends tc
come and see us in our work.
AS we are crowded in our pre-
sent quarters, the board has rul
ed that all children whose parent.
are not residents of the district
must pay tuition OF $500 pei
month for all from beginners in
cluding 9Th grade, all above 5tl
grade $500 per month. This
ruling will be enforced.
All beginners should be enrolled
not later than the third week
II there are more who contem
plate coming, parentsenroll then
at tonce.-Correspondent.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Job Howells
PASSES Away.
TAKEN SICK AT MINING CAMP.

Mr.. Job Howells, son of Ben
famine and Hanna Howells, was
born in Tooele City, Utah, Nov.
28th 1862. At an early age in
lite he assisted in giving support
to his fathers family by engage
ing. in any kind of work he was
able to do. For a great many
years he worked with his father
in caring for the Latter-day
Saints building in his native town
and at the age OF eighteen years
left his home and went into the
Deep Creek country in the south
ern part of the state where he
worked at farming, ranch work
and stock raising and similar
work for eight or nine years.
During this same period he did
some mining and learned the
blacksmith trade which he work
ed at during different periods of
his life.
On Nov. 14th 1893 he married
Nellie Perry by whom he had
eight children, three boys and
FIVE girls.
Shortly after his marriage he
moved to Oakley where he has
made his home ever since.
At the time of his short sick.
ness he was employed at mine
on the opposite side of the noun
tain on the east of town and
was brought home just in time to
die, which occurred on Sunday
last.
Funeral services were held in
the fourth ward meeting house
at which appropriate songs were
sung and Bishop H. c. Haight,
Bp. David P. Thomas, John De-
LaMare and Pres. w. T. Harper
spoke Of the lie of the deceased,
SO far as they knew him and also
took up other interesting subjects
At the close Of the services he was
buried on the Oakley cemetary
A goodly number accompanied
the corpse to its last resting
place. The sympathy goes out
to his family whom he has left
behind, most of the children being
very small and unable to be OF
much assistance in supporting
themselves.
Mr.. Howells was a hardwork
ing man and it has been said oi
: him that he was his worst enemy
His life has been spent in ne "
countries where he assisted in his
way of preparing it for more
, pleasant habitatiOn. and in this
kind of work he underwent man,
hardships. He died of stomasf
troubles brought on no doubt
through exposure and habit.
which were hard to endure.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Second Ward
Lets Contract
forNewChurcl
Building
To BE COMPLETED IN SIXTY DAYS

Saturday evening the contrac
for the construction of a churcl
building in the 2pd ward was 1c
to Erickson & Curtis, who are tc
have the work done in sixty days
The building is located on the
on the Townsite and will be con-
structed OF cement and brick
The plans were drawn by Archi-
tect E. B. Mecham and will he on
the Bungalow style. 1t will have
a basement. halt above ground
and halt below the ground for
class rooms with assembly room
directly over them. The base
ment will be constructed oi
cement with pebble finish and
the Assembly room of b
Six class rooms will
ed in the lower r.
each side of the
hallway running I
of basement. T.
will have a main T.
with stand for cho
ing officers. and
gallery af haCk
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20

but after due consideration desid-
ed that under existing circum-
stances it was best to dispose oft.
"Ie | had retained the property
it would have been more a mat
ter of sentiment than business,
and in matters of this kind busi-
ness judgement should prevail.
"The American Falls power
plant was the first one operating
on the Snake river. and l have
watched the growth and devel-
opment of the power business for
the last ten years, hoping always
to make the American Falls plant
one of the finest in this part Of
the country. However, Iteel the
Kuhns will handle the property
in a way that will not only be
profitable to themselves, but a
benefit to the community.
Mr.. Brady arrived this after
noon from Boise on number 18,
the eastbound limited. He con-
frmed the news of the sale and
said:
II received goodly sum for
the plant, based only upon pre-
sent values; the prospective value
OF the property is very great, and
the purchasers will realize han.
somely on their investment.
l have not decided what invest.
ment l will make of the funds re
ceived for the sale, but the same
will surely be invested in Idaho
II shall, of course, retain all O
my other POcatello investments
"My spare time for the next
year will be devoted largely te
the duties of my position AS pre-
sident OF the Trans Mississippi
Commercial congress. and thi:
transaction will enable me tC
give more time and attention tC
the work OF the congress, which
feel will in the end be a direcr
benitit to my state"
The upbuiiding of the American
Falls Power plant has formed ;
strenuous section of the life o
Mr. Brady. He saw the possibil
J tiles of the enterprise shortl,
after he became Interested il
irrigation work along the Snake
. Mr.. Brady built the first dan
across the Snake for his inltia
lrris alton project, some distance
above American Falls, and 1.
years ago he acquired the Ameri
can Falls site. 1t required two
Years to whip the enterprise into
commercial shape. Since tha
time improvements have beer
rapid until the plant has takel
rank with the leading powe
. projects of the northwest, poten
tialities considered.
, The plant at present develops
1000 horsepower, and machin
cry is now being installed tha
will add 5000 more in a shor
time. Contracts have also beer
let, which the Kuhns assume, in
creasing the total capacity BY
January 1st 1918. to 10000
horsepower.
The plant now supplies powe
: for Pocatello. Ross Fork, Bla *
t foot and American Falls.
Pocatello Tribune
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Brady Sells Power Plant to
Pittsburg Millionaires


1t was authoritatively an
nounced at Boise Saturday that
the power plant owned by former
Governor James H. Brady at
American Falls has been sold to
the Kuhns Of Pittsburg. While
the considera ton is not made
public it is known to be more
than So 600. 900.
"The Kuhns are honest, ener-
getic and Industrious and their
investment in this property means
AS much for the good people Of
POcatellO as it does to myself.
They will go on with all the inn
provements that l have COM
menced: they will do more: they
will make Pocatello headquart-
ers tor many of their large power
and Carey act enterprises and
they will draw much new capital
to our CITY. l think their coming
means a great deal for our COM
munity and that Pocatello is just
coming into its own.
II have had a great many
fattering offers for the property
but l felt that the Kuhns were
the men who would do the most
for the community and for that
reason desired to accept their
offer for my holdings.
1.-The people ofPocatello, Black
foot. and American Falls and all
the territory served by the sys-
tenn have been good to me and
have always treated me fairly
and generously and hope that |
have returned ia kind.
1.-The disposing of my interest
in the property simply means
that am going to invest the
funds in other channels that Will
not require SO much personal at
tention. My investments will be
made in this community and my
home will ALWAYS be here. |
have always believed, and still
believe. that Pocatello is destined
to become a large commercial
center and one Of the leading
cities of the western slope. and !
hope to be Unidentified with its
development.
This deal gives the Kuhns prac
tically all the power along the
Snake riverin that section. They
had previously acquired the pow
er at Shoshone Falls. and Upper
and Lower Salmon Falls, and al
Twin Falls.
They have agreed to carry out
the improvement contracts Ell
tered into by MIR. Brady, which
will increase the American Falls
plant to 80, 900 horse power. 1t
is understood the Kuhns propose
to connect this power with that
generated at their other plants
and invade Salt Lake with it
and to generally widen the scope
of their electrical opera tions.
Mr.. Brady authorised the
BOISE Statesman to publish the
following statement:
II have disposed of ray Ameri
can Falls power plant and distri
buting system to the Kuhn inter
ests of Pittsburg, Pa. | did not
desire to part with the propert,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20
Commissioners Proceedings.
Albion, Idaho. Sept. 9th. ,o1a.

Albion, Idaho, Sept. 9th, 1919.
The Honorable Board of County Com
missioners Of Cassia County, Idaho, met
this morning as required by law as per
adjournment of August 9th with Chairman
H. H. Thornton, L. M. Condit and Thomas
H. Clark Commissioners, and George A.
Smith, Clerk present when the following
business before the Board was taken up
and disposed Of:
Petition on file signed by Nels c. Mel !.
son ct al. residing in the East Burley Road
District asking the Board to open public
road South of the Bridge known as the
Verberg Bridge; the petitioners were rep
resented by E. X. Dampier and H. B.
Redford. The Board in this matter after
fully considering the matter granted the
said petition subject to the investigation
of the Board as to the cost of establishing
the said road.
Board here takes an adjournment until
Tuesday morning, Sept. 10th.
~'AA, A~~As~, ~SPA. AOalI, I9l2-
Board met again this morning with all
members present as at the session of
yesterday
In accordance with the provisions of
Section Io47' of the Revised Statutes of
the State of Idaho, it is hereby ordered
by the Board that the following amounts
be levied upon each one hundred $1,000
dollars worth of assessable property with
in Cassia County, State of Idaho, for the
purpose of State and County expenditures
during the ensuing fiscal year, to wit:
State Advalorem ssSs
County Current Expense I.I6s
Road and Bridge 30
General School 80
Bond Interest & Redemption liz
Total tor State & County Sa.oo
Road Report OF Commissioners Ii. H.
Thornton considered and approved.
Road Report of Commissioner Thomas
H, Clark, considered and approved. !.
Report of c Commissioner L. M. Condit,
considered and approved
There being no further business before
the Board at this time the Meeting is
hereby adjourned sina die.
H. H. THORNTON,
Attest: Chairman.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Clerk.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1912-09-20

Get your Butter Wrappers
printed at the Herald Office.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-05-31
Superintendent of Schools

To the Pa.rons and Voters of Dewey County:
Believing that a SUPERINTENDENT OF schools
must be acquainted with the duties and Office
work in order to bring about the most effici-
ent results: and that he, as well as the teach
er. can do his best work the second term: and
further believing with number of my
friends) that as n superintendent has to do
with the directing and developing of the
young mind; and that as the school system of
Dewey county is now in it's infancy, it would
be to the interest of the entire county to have
a man In office acquainted with the work. l
hereby announce myself as 4 candidate for
the office of superintendent OF schools of
Dewey county, subject to the decision of the
voters at the primary election June 4th, 1872
Yours for good schools.
Philip Sheridan Jones.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-05-31
For Sheriff.

In view of the fact that the citizens OF near
ly every part OF the county have advised me
to become a candidate for sheriff and have
cordially volunteered to give their support,
have decided to seek the republican nomina-
ton for that Office at the primaries to be held
In June.
Should the people see fit to elect Inc sheriff
it will be my honest endeavor to conduct the
office i'll an honest and economical manner.
keeping in mind at all times the interests OF
the citizens and taxpayers.
Res. NV 33-17-25. Charles A. Youmans
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-05-31
Political Announcements.
Commissioner, End District.

To the Voters and Taxpayers OF Dewey County:
Iwish to announce my candidacy for the
office of County Commissioner from the
second commissioner district OF Dewey coun-
ty, subject to the will OF the republican voters
at the June primary election If nominated
and elected l shall use my most earnest ef-
forts to see that the business of the county is
handled on a good, sound business basis
Yours for square deal,
p. Il. GREENMAN,
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-05-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior.

L. S. Land Office at Timber Lake, $. d.
April 26, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Milas Ilockhart,
OF Timber Lake. S. d.. who, on May 3, 1910,
made Homestead Entry, No. 01495, for SEA,
section 35. township IS y, range % l.. b. III.
Meridian, Standing Rock Indian lands, has
filed notice OF intention to make final commu
tation proof to establish claim to the land
above described, before Register and Receiver
at Timber Lake. S. d., ON the Bird day of June
1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Frank Drees, J. \. q. Smith, Hiram Fay and
w. L. Kitelrensen, all OF Timber Lake, S. D.
p ID. Kribs, Register.
Dewey County advocate. [volume] (Timber Lake, S.D.) 1910-1913, 1912-05-31
For Commissioner.

To the Voters of the Third Commissioner dis
trict of Dewey County:
] hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of county commissioner from the Third
district of Dewey county, subject to the Will Of
the Republican voters at the June primary.
If nominated and elected pledge myself to
use my best efforts in giving the county a
proper economical and sound business adj
minist1tion.
Thanking you for your support, am,
Yours respectfully
Earl l.. Iden.