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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
OF INTEREST TO POTATO GROW
ERS.

State Horticultural Inspector Nc
Pherson accompanied by Mr.. Yost "a
large fruit grower Of the Boise yal-
ley, are out through this section Of
the state endeavoring to interest the
potato growers in the. question OF
marketing their crop to the best ad-
vantage. Mr.. Yost is the Idaho
representative of the Pacific Fruit
Distributors, on organization which
takes in the entire northwest terri
tory. Not only have they an or
ganiZation at this end of the line,
but they have selling agencies es-
tablished throughout the market
centers Of the east, which to our
mind is the most important feature
in the marketing problem.
Heretofore this organization has
confined itself to the marketing of
fruits, which was its prime object
but at the solicitation Of so many OF
their members who are also growers
of potatoes, they have consented Ia
establish a department for potatoes
providing a sufficient tonnage can
be secured to warrant them in Sc
doing
We have only to refer to the OK
perience Of the past two years "a
an illustration Of the unsuccessful
attempt To market our potatoes ad
vantageously. We can look for n'
| relief from the railroads in the wa.
] OF rates or better accommodations
y and the proposition presented b,
tins organization seems to Us TO b.
+ the most practical solution at til
# present time.
:, We have heard the details full
e explained, but in our limited spac
). it would be impossible to give eve
'r an outline Of them. However, j
/ order that our growers may be give
!. an opportunity to learn all the pal
IN ticulars relative to this matter
m meeting has been arranged for IA
n this afternoon, when Mr.. Nost wi
a be present and explain in full Il
m workings Of the organization.
: Every farmer interested in Il
al marketing of potatoes should NAL
to it point to attend this meeting.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
Vol. 3.
VOTE FOR THE HIGHWAY Dis
TRICT.

Saturday occurs the election for
the proposed Jerome Highway Dis
trict. The position of the Times is
well known on this subject and our
hearty endorsement Of it is due to
our candid belief that it is the most
economical and practical method of
handling the question of good roads.
1t does not mean the building of a
few automobile roads as some have
suggested, but it does mean that
funds will be available for the build
ing of many bridges that are need
ed throughout the district, and the
permanent repair of roads all along
the line. There may be some per
sonal motives in raising objectsons
to the measure, but on general prin-
ciples we believe the district should
be established and look for it TO re-
ceive a good majority.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
PANAMA CANAL SOON TO BE OPEN

Latest reports from the canal zone
announce that as the result of pro-
snective substitution of dredges for
steam shovels in the excavation OF
the Culebra cut the canal may be
ready for shipping by next Decem-
ber. Even earlier than that light
draft vessels are likely to be passing
through the waterway, Tor as the
greater part of the canal has been
cut to its final depth small vessels
probably can navigate it safely with
in a few days after October 10 next
when Gamboa dixie is to he blowi
up, thus admitting to the Culeor'
llevel the great store OF water II
| Gatun lake.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
DEFECT UNCOVERED IN NEW REV
ENUE LAW.

A serious defect in the new reve-
nue. law which promises to cause no
end Of trouble has been discovered.
1t seems that the new law provides
that all personal property, where
the owner is not possessed Of suili-
cient real estate to make it a good
security for payment OF taxes on
such personal property, shall be
listed separately and not reported
with other property at the time
equalized, but shall be reported to
the state auditor from the various
counties not later than the fourth
Monday in December in each year.
In this list is included all bank
stock, all merchandise Of dealer-
who do not own sufficient real e.
tate as guaranty Of the payment OF
the taxes, all migratory stock and
all personal property Of other kind,
not attached to real estate. IL
most Of the counties Of the stat,
this property will reach consider
able total OF property which Is not
reported to the county board O.
equalization to be equalized Will
other property.
But municipal corporations, cities
school districts and county commits
sioncrs and the state itself mus
make their tax levies not later than
in September. The question arises
"How can this he done when tA
authorities levying the tax do no
know the total value Of the propert
upon which the taxes shall be lev
;.J)',
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
WILL SEEK SPECIAL RATE.

Conditions through Kansas and
Nebraska occasioned 10y the contin-
ual dry and hot weather have evi-
IDENTIFY not been exaggerated by the
press dispatches. So serious has
the condition become that steps Will
at once be taken To obtain Especial
rate from the railroads on hay and
other feed stuffs for the stock, a.
will be seen from the following dis
patch under date of Aug. 9th:
Wichita, Kan, Aug. 9.-Genu-
inc alarm is felt throughout this
section that the awful dry and hot
weather having ruined the hay and
corn crop of Kansas, will. have the
indirect and more disastrous result
of running all the livestock ont ol
the country. The business mer
will take up the matter OF special
rates for feed stuffs and ask that the
interstate commerce commission au
thorize a rate low enough TO justli,
shipping in hay to carry over th'
stock during the season of shortage
Inquiries are already being re
ceived here regarding hay and whil
our people are not given to reJolcin
over the losses occasioned to tn
farmers of that section by this pro
longed drought, it behooves every
one i'm this section to take good car
of it, as every evidence points to
coed market for this product tn
fall, and if the railroads can he pre-
vailed upon to offer special rate
perhaps the producer will be alb
to realize something from his ere
this year.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Mr.. A. l.. Westgard, vlce-presi-
dent of the National Highway as
sociation, will within the next few
weeks pass through our city on his
II 900 mile trip by motor car
which he is taking under the auspi-
cies of this association in the inter
est of good roads everywhere,
While in Utah Mr.. Westgard was
accompanied part of the way by
Governor Spry. In Nevada he wa
joined by Governor Oddie. MIR
Westgard seems to be creating III
small amount of interest on TIN
trip and all should be anxious t
help in the upbuilding of the road
of our county, state and especlali
Interested in the condition OF tn
roads in the locality where you re
side. SO let all live citizens wax
up and give the National Highwa
association a boost in some way
nothing more than to be ON III
lookout for Westgard and give IN
hearty welcome when he arrive
III our city.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Governor Sulzer, of New York Is
to face impeachment charges as the
result of an investigation 10y legls-
lative committee which charges him
with appropriating campaign funds
to his own personal use and other
irregularities unbecoming the con-
duct of a state executive.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
WHAT WE NAY EXPEcT.

Some Of the pessimists may talk
jokingly Of the many persons on the
tract who are bending all their en-
ergies to the growing Of an orchard
and talk discouragingly of this en-
terprise, but the following dispatch
from Fruitlamd, this state, adds
another sufficient reason for those
who have orchards planted or who
are contemplating putting ont trees,
to put forth every energy to proper
ly care for the same. There Is ne
reason to doubt but what this i
Just as favorable a locality for the
orchard proposition as any section
in the state, and it Is likely to b'
only few years when orchard lame
here will sell at $1,000 per acre O
better.
Fruitland, Idaho, Aug. 9Th
biggest land deal in this section fo
some months was pulled off thi
week when C.K.Iluntington sold l
acres to Peter Enberg of Montpelie
at $1,000 an acre. The deal wa
spot cash. The land Is all in orchard
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

The constitutionality of the law
taxing autos and motor cycles has
heen affirmed by Judge Davis OF
Boise. The decision meets with the
,nnrovol of all lovers of good roads,
as the money derived from this
source goes into the road fund ex-
clusively.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
What is the Solution
To our Financial Troubles?

The question of meeting the pay
ments on their land is a problem
that has confronted not only the |
settlers on this tract but also upon |
other Carey Act projects throughout
the state. That mistakes were made !
in the segregation of these projects |
is freely admitted on all sides, and
while it may he said that no one in
particular is responsible for these
mistakes, il has been clearly dem
onstrated that only in very excep-
tional cases can settler hope to
take up land under these new seq
regations and commence making
payments on the principal the first
year.
The result Of this arrangement
finds the settlers on these projects
behind in their payments, with in
terest accumulating, and small pros
poets of getting ahead of the game
unless he chooses to sacrifice the
money needed for improvement to
apply it on his payments.
On some of the adjoining tracts
an arrangement has been made for
the extension of these payments and
the same overtures have been made
to the company here, but thus fan
without success, and the recent
financial troubles Of the Kuhns vii
undoubtedly still further delay an,
arrangement of this kind.
Under these conditions the ques
ton Of re-hnancing the tract unde
long time system Of payments
and it j. no secret to state that tn
directors of the Canal Users Assn
have already had this matter unde
advisement, though as yet no def
mite plan has been agreed upon
There are two practical ways /
t which the system could be put q
: a firm financial basis, one of whic
II would be the creation of an irrigi
Il ton district, while another pla
II would contemplate turning the ~
l. tenn over to the North Side Cam
s. Co. which eventually comes I'M
control of the tract.
J. From information at hand, eth
Is one of these propositions wou
'V meet the approval OF the presel
ID holding company, and in additi'
ie we have the assurance that the
IL would assist in floating the bond
oi From the fact that the North 81
IN tract is beyond the speculative p
al riod and it having been practical
ne demonstrated what can be done he
IL there is little doubt but what lo
~ time bond issue could be easl
he floated, and with the payments e
'e. tended for period of say 10 yeal
e. il would put every settler ON t
lie tract on his feet SO to speak, and
ng the same time open the way for
ne influx of new settlers.
'o- This is matter worthy OF de
y thought and consideyation amo
ire the land holders ON the tract, a
} a we invite a discussion of it throu
his the columns of the Times, whetl
re- il he from actual settlers or non-r
te' ident land holders on the tract.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Real bear meat barbecue IS promised
all who visit the settlers Day celebration
at Soldier ON August 10. Baxter Light
foot, the champion bear hunter OF south
ern Idaho, has promised to furnish the
bear for the occasion and there is nc
possibility OF doubt SO far as this feat.
ure OF the entertainment is concerned,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14
NO JOKING MATTER.

The following sent ont from Clay
Center, Kans. is evidently intended
a. a joke, but this question OF the
loss of their hay and corn crop is
too serious matter to call for jokes
on the part of the farmers of that
section:
Clay Center, Kans., Aug. $50
intense was the heat in the recent
spell" here that ears of corn were
roasted in the field. John Sturgoss.
a farmer, took his guests out in The
field with butter, pepper and salt
and with them enjoyed a rare re.
past of finely roasted ears Of corn
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

We have before us a copy of a
speech delivered 10y Senator John
d. Works, of California, in intro
ducing resolution in the L. ;.
Senate for an amendment to the
constitution prohibiting the sale,
manufacture and distribution of dis
titled liquor except under proper
regulations of Congress. In his adj
dress the senator produces many
interesting statistics touching thi'
question which shows that thougl
the prohibition forces have beel
laboring zealously, the past yea
showed Il larger production OF dis
titled liquor than atany time in tn
history of the country.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Seventh day of July, 1913, session.
Shoshone, July 14th, 1913.
The full board of equalization met
this day pursuant to adjournment.
The board proceeded to careful ex-
animation of the assessment rolls and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

lots Is to 20, block 20, raised from Sl7OO
to 81, O00
c. +. Zeler, improvements on lot l,
block %, Shoshone, raised from 5000 to
500.
M. T. Whitenack, improvements on
lot l6, block 26, Shoshone, raised from
$500 to 5000.
Mrs. Emma Fields, improvements on
NJ lots II to 20, block %, raised from
SlOO to $3.50.
w. Il. Baugh, improvements on lot
3, block 20, Shoshone, raised from 5000
to $4O0.
Amy Waters, improvements on lots
4 to 8, block %, raised from 5000 to $3.50
J. A. Dixon, 80 acres land in SEA
section 22-3-2O, reduced from $27O0 to
$3.50.
Whereupon the board took recess
to a. m. tomorrow.
Fifth day July, 1913, session.. Shoshone,
July 11th, 1913.
The board of equalization met this
day pursuant to adjournment, with
Thos. II. Gooding and w. A. Heiss
present.
The board proceeded to a careful ex
animation of the assessment rolls and
took recess until 9 a. m. tomorrow.
Sixth day July, 1913, session. Shoshone,
July 18th, 1913.
The board of equalization met this
day pursuant to adjournment with
Thos. II. Gooding, John w. See, Har-
Ian D. Heist and Harry w. Anderson,
present.
The board proceeded to a careful ex-
animation of the assessment rolls and
took a recess until 9 a. m. Monday,
July l4th, 1913.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Eighth day July, 1913, session. Sho-
shone, July 18th, 1913, 9 a. m.
Full board met this day as a board OF
equalization.
The board proceeded to careful ex-
animation of the assessment rolls and
took a recess until 9 a. m. tomorrow.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Second day July, 1918, session. Sho-
shone, July Sth, 1913.
The board OF equalization met this
day. proceeded to a careful eXamina-
ton of the assessment rolls and took q
recess until 3 a. m. tomorrow.
Third day July, 1913, session. Sho-
shone, July 9th. 1913.
The board of equalization met this
day, proceeded to a careful eXamina-
tion of the assessment rolls and took a
recess until q. m. tomorrow.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-14

Ninth day July, 1918, session. Sh'
shone, July 10th, 1913, Il. m.
A full board met this day as boar
of equalization.
The board proceeded to a careful e.
animation of the assessment rolls al
after due deliberation raised the follo'
ing assessments:
Continued on page >
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13


Mrs. Tom Love is having erected
en- Main street beautiful residence,
and when completed Will be one Of
the coolest and most conveniently
arranged bungalos in the city.
The work is being done by Il e
we'll known contractor, Shaw Brcs.
Of Macon, and is under the supcrvi-
sion, Mr.. Barnes, one Of their most
skilled superintendent.
The sit is one,of the most desir-
able as well as the most valuable in
Leesbu G. It was originally the
home site OF DR.. Mrs. J. T. Love,
but after the lone was burned, il
was, sold to the Galloway estate in
1898, and remained vacant until
now, having been bought again ly
Mrs. Tom Loye.
The building Of this bungalo will
be an ornament to that part Of
town, and with the rapid strides OF
workmanship now going on. Mr..
and Mrs. Loye will soon be at home
to their nnnnrous friends.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13

Most encouraging are the reports
that come from all sections OF Lee
county relative to the activities OF
the farmers Of the county. In spite
Of the rainy weather this week an !
frequent spells Of it which have been
experienced at intervals this year
the farmers Of Lee county are hay-
ing most successful season in pre-
narinr their lands and planting
their crops.
A number Of farmers have plant
ed their corn. From many parts o.
the county have come reports of far
mers who have gotten at least a
part Of their corn crop in the ground
while some have planted practically
all their corn. 1t is even reported
that corn is up in some fields Of the
county. There is probably not much
Of the corn crop 50 far advanced,
however.
A large number of faamers, how
ever, have begun to plant their cot
ton crops. During the present week
farmers have been busy at this work
when ever the rains would allow it.
In fact, last week it is said was en-
ployed by some farmers for cotton
planting, while some Of the earliest
ones planted the week before. This
shows in itself how faradvanced the
farmers of the county are this year,
as they are able to get these crops
into the ground SO early.
Reports from the oat crop are also
most encouraging. It is believed
that Lee county this year will har-
vest one of the largest oat crops in
the history Of the county. A large
Sacreagoof oats has been planted. and
the crop for the most part is in ex-
celAent condition. When this large
oag crop is harvested this spring, it
will prove a scource Of valuable re-
venue for the farmers Of the county
who have learned not to depend on
cotton alone for their money.
A scattered wheat acreage is also
reported throughoutthe county. This
is also an indication that crops are
being more and more diversified in
Lee county. number Of farmers
have planted few acres Of wheat
to be ground into wholesome, nu-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13
The People Of Lee County
Want Complete Publicity
IN MATTERS RELATING TO THE AFFAIRS OF, THE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS REQUESTS ARR BEING MADE FOR
THE PUBLICATION OF MINUTES OF PROCEED
lNGs, BIDS AND SIMILAR MATTERS.

There seems to he no doubt that
the people Of Lee county wish pub
lished each month the minutes OF
the meetings leld by the county
commissioners. The Journal has
been the recipient of many sugges-
tions from various subscribers en-
doYing the position taken by the
paper some time ago.
One or two Of these letters have
been published. while a large num-
Der Of the suggestions have been
made orally and have not been re-
corded for print. But the ;ndica-
tons, It seems, are III favor q COM
plete publicity fer these tfansac-
tions that are, Of 50 great importance
to the taxpayers and people of the
county.
A large numbers Of the counties
in this section. in fact, nearly all
the counties in the state Of any size
publish the minutes Of the proceed
/. i gs Of their county commissioners
as a plain business proposition and
as a safeguard fer the commissioners
/
and the public. Publicity never
hurts in cases like these, while it
has i wholesome effect in letting the
people know what is being done by
| the commissioners
The Journal has come out
squarely in favor Of this plan Of;
Publicity. i the county onmis-
sioners themselves do not feel au-
thorized to take up the matter and
secure the printing Of the minutes
Of each meeting, il is the suggestion
Of The Journal that they ask for
this authorization Of power from the
grand jury. The grand jury always
publishes its presentments. Why
shouldnot the county commissioners
publish the minutes of their meet
ings also? In their way these
minutes are Of as much importance
as the presentments.
This is a matter which The Jour
nal places before the people Of Lee
county for their careful considela-
ton. Every citizen Of the county
should give thought and attention
to this matter, which directly af-
fects each taxpayer, citizen andresi.
dent. The publishing Of these
minutes is business prccaution
that shoald be insisted upon by the
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13
A CORRECTION.

In the article last week in The
Journal telling Of the suit by an
heir Of the Sneed estate, typo
graphical error was made in THAT the
value Of the property involved was
estimated at 100000. These f.
CURES should have been $4,000 in-
stead. Though some place the
value Of the property as high as
$40, 900 or even $50, COO, none value
it as high as $300,00p, as it was
printed by error in The Journal.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13
Was HOnOred By
Members Of Congress
Congrs..maa Crisp Received Gift.


On the last day Of tile session
Judge Charles X. Crisp, who had
served congress as parliamentarian
and next day became a member Of
that body himself as the representa-
tive of the Third Georgia district,
was presented with a beautiful sill
yer platter and fruit bowl last night
by the members Of the house Of rep
resentatives. Speaker Clark made the
presentation speech to Judge Crisp
and also delivered 4 handsome gold
watch, the gift Of the republican
members, to Minority Leader Mann
of Illinois.
At the close Of the last session
Mr.@Clark said there had never been
a majority more ably led than the
democratic majority under Oscar
Underwood, and never minority
party more splendidly generated
the. republicans underRepresentative,
ManmThe latter, lie saidi,twas the
most iiidefatigable human being !
ever slapped my eyes upon. How
lie learns all he knows about these
bills is an impenetrable mystery to
me.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13
Death Of Mt. OdOn
Caused Sorrow Here
Former L.. cop.,y Citizen Died Ia lacrsprs.

News of the death Of Mr.. Henry
|C. Odom at his home in Lagrange
was received here Monday with
much regret. Mr.. Odom's death
was very sudden. though he had
been in i'll health for some time.
AS a former resident of Legsburg,
Mr.. Odom had made many friends
here, so that his death seems very
much like the passing away of one.
of the county's own citizens.
The funeral services were COM
Quoted in Albany Tuesday morn.
ing, large party Of sympathizing.
relatives and friends having gone
from Leesburg with the funeral rar-
ty to Albany. All of the pail,
bearers were from Leesburg, Icing
friends of Mr.. odom who knew him
90 we'll when he was a resident of
Ieesburg. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. J. NJ. Hines, S. ]. Powell.
]. R. Long, D. A. Raglan, E. B.
Martin, ST., and D. w. Tison.
Among the members Of his i'm
mediate family who survive Mr..
Odom are his widow and two dau-
ghters, Misses Evelyn and Myrtle
Odom. He had q large nunl er q
relatives in this county, in Alb ny
and in LaGranPe, here he resided
at the time of his death. Mrs.
Odom, the bereaved wife, was before
her marriage Miss Ncttie Forester.
For long period Mr.. 0dom wa
a successful merchant in Leesburg,
where he was prominent in business
circles. He lived here about a score
Of ye .rs. About three years ago he
moved to LAGRANGE, whore he en-
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1913-03-13

gagged in similar business up until
the time of his death. He was
generally liked and esteemed by the
large number Of people who knew
him.
For time it has been known
here that he was seriously i'll, but
lis sudden death came somewhat as
q surprise to HE many friends. To
tile bereaved family the deepest
sympathy is extended by the wide
circle friends among whom they
formerly lived and who remember
them in this time of sorrow and
grief.