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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

Joe Wheeler returned from Boise
where he had spent several days.
A. ]. Newman and 5. P. Newman
We're in Jerome Wednesday on business
Mrs Paul S. Haddock entertained the
Card Club Tuesday afternoon. The win
ner Of the prize was Mrs. L. NJ zug
Women of the woodcraft are outdoing
all their past efforts for their Valentine
ball.
The Ladies of the woodcraft are
arranging to give a Valentine mas
querade on the night Of the 14th of
February.
J. w Newman and family have moved
into one of the new residences of c. F.
Borden in the south western part Of
town.
Thomas H. Gpoding, who has been ap-
pointed by Governor Haines, as one of
the new commissioners Of Lincoln Coun-
ty, returned yesterday noon from Boise.
w. L. Reynolds. the painter and dec
orator, has leased the old Wernicke
building for his business and will open
there right away. The building is owned
by the Goodings.
The girls and boys of the Hagerman
schools came to Sllosiione last Saturday
to play basketball with the locals. The
visitors were defeated in scores that
mounted well up into the two-to-one
class for beth teams All were delighted,
however.
The Boise papers are shaking hands
with themselves at the appearance of
robins lin their midst" considering the
coming of these birds sure forerunner
of spring. Shoshone had its robins two
weeks ago, but they got the wrong
steer here, for they broungh along some
of the worst weather of the whole win
ter Ia their train.
Sheshone is beginning to have q gla-
cier system ofhs owR-in miniature The
railroad water tank, which stands fifty
yards or such a matter to the north
Of the Journal effice, is the cause of
the icy formation. which early in the
winter grew from the overflow
arossd the tank, but now the ice has
stretched this way clear across tho
street and well toward the Journals
door, which is threatened to be barred
If the winter does not let up soon For
a hundred yards the street is a solid |
cake Of ice from one to two feet thick.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

man they both wanted to tie the nup-
tial knot and the Shosslone hotel was
selected as the place for the ceremony.
which was celebrated on Monday That
the, minister was able to make the
young people supremeIy happy on the
date of the twenty-seventh anniversary
of his own marriage. made the event
a happy one for him as also for the
principals in the ceremony he performed
for them.
Mr.. Lynn is friend Of some years OF
the young college man Bowler. recently
appointed to Oxford to fill Rhodes
scholarship appointment there, and his
bride is prepossessing young woman.
When apprised of the wedding and the
presence Of the bride and groom in
town, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert J. Mcmahon
invited them to their home for dinner
Monday evening.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
NEW LANDS OPENED FOR
ENTRY ON FEBRUARY "a

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office. HALEY, Idaho. jan
uary %, 1913.
Notice is hereby given that:
Township 10 sosth, Range 10 e. 3,
NJ;
Sections 3 to 10. Is to %, 81 to "a. of
Township IA South, Range 10 E., B. NJ.
township 10 South, Range II E, B.
NJ.
Sections 1 to 4. to 1s. p to %, IS to
SO, OF Township IA South, Range IL e.
B. NJ;
Township 10 south, Range Il E. B.
M;
Township IS South, Range IS E. b.
M;
Township T. South, Range Il E. B.
NJ:
Sections 1 to "a. 27 to "a. of Township
10 Sosuh. Range IA E.. B. M;
Township 10 South. Range IS E.. B.
NJ;
Sections to s. II to Is. OF Township
IA South, Range Is E.. B. NJ: and
Lots >, 10. and IL, Section Is. and Lot
5, Section %. in Township 10 South.
Rangs "a E., B. M. known as Peter
sos's Island, -
Have been surveyed, and that plats of
said survey win be officially filed in
this office, February "a, 1913; and that
application Tor entry of lands in the above
described townships will be received in
this office ON and after that date
p. F HORNE,
Register.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
DIETRICH LOCALS

J. P. Kelly returned home Monday
after an extended visit to Missouri and
other points east
Mel cuIbertson. one Of hte old inhab-
itants of Dietrich, called on old friends
Monday.
J. C. starnard Of Salt Lake was a
Dietrich visitor Saturday, and attend
ed the road meeting.
L. Z. Walker who has been working
at Superior. Wyoming, for the past
weeks, returned to his home last week.
w. o. Hamilton was up from sho-
silone sunday He missed his train and
was seen following It over the hill. It
IS not learned if he overlook it.
I. B. Jones, an engineer on the new
power plant at American Falls, visited
friends over Sunday He has interests
on the Tract and is planning 10 develop
in the Spring.
Every social meeting of the Farmer 8
Club Is better attended than the pre-
V1ous. The party at Mr.. Cages satur-
day night was very enjoyable affair,
It was a FULL HOUSE.
The school building is looking up these
days. The shtnglers have finished and
the wiring has been completed. It is
time to plan for the dedication and
everyone should take an interest.
Among those who left for Boise Sun
day to attend the meeting for the or
ganization of Producers and the Poul-
try Show. were E. R.Gage, ]. e. Rose,
Mr. and Mrs. F. T Hayman, George
Reid and s. S. King.
Thursday was Dietrich Day in Sho-
shone Among the Dietrich people seen
on the shushone streets were W. t.
Walter Smith, Henry Olden-
burg. H. E. Cornell, A. J. Roster, Chas.
Richardson and J. NJ Churchill
The Mass Meeting Saturday to hear
the report Of the Committee to in
vestigate desirability of bonding the
District was well attended and
much interest shown. While the re-
port Of the committee was favorable, it
was not decided best to go ahead at
this time.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

Mrs. A r. Tabor. Of Crider. No. had
been troubled with sick headache for
about five years, when she began taking
ehamberlaln's Tablets. She has taken
two bottles Of them and they have cured
her. Sick headache is caused by a dis
ordered stomach for which these tablets
are especially intended. Try Them, get
well and stay well. Sold by all dealers.
Here is a remedy that will cure your
cold. Why waste time and money ex-
perimentiHg when you can get a pre-
paration that has won a worldwide re-
patation by its cures Of this disease and
can Always be depended upon. It is
known everywhere as Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, and rs a medicine Of neal
MORT. For sale by all dealers.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
BIG WOOD RIVER.


The surprise pa s..s A. -,o,,.
Silva, mentioned 80 -, 10 =
week. included Ehe san,,..,ra,. NJ ond
Mrs. H. V. Cannon, n. 80 NJ 1ot,r
Ivey. Mr and Mrs C. Y r.,.,,,,1,,,, M.
and Mrs Charles Peck ~ OIsa, ~
Camas Prairie, Mrs sin ~ sbosbona
Mrs. c. Sprenger and d. ,s.,+er TsiIfa'
Miss Violet Butler, Miss N1,rnte Tvav.
Miss Pearl Franklin, Miss q Tie AjIen'
Grandpa Peck, Will Ivey. A. Rotler,
Jim Allen, Charles Butler, DaWN55o peek
Joe sprenger, Herbert sprenge,a 4oba
Perry, TOME Eanis The older 49,
INDUCED in cards, while the younger ~
played games and at midnight a splendid
luncheon was served, after which there
were some pretty songs by Hattie Allen
and John Perry.
Louis Ciieseke was unfortunate enough
to have to walk home from town last
Tuesday, His team got away from him
at the outskirts,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hill were in town
shopping on Wednesday.
George Gashes was appointed delegate
TO attend the meeting of the Southern
Idaho Producers Association at Boise.
Jan. %, % 20.
Dan Holmes lost a fine horse.
Mrs. Dick Wyatt is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Cannon were ylsiubrs at
the Sprenger home last Wednesday.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
EXIT TWO COMMISSIONERS,
NELSON AND STAPLES.

The complete proceedings of the
Board of County Commissioners are
published in the JouruaI today. Ad-
iournmept was saa - Saturday after a
fun two weeks ssssaon that was Gull Of
business. Only one Of the three MEM
bers of the Board win hereafter serve
in Lincoln County. This member Will
be Commissioner W. J Taper. The
other two represent territory that has
been cut off from this County. Coma
missioner Charles C. Nelson in the new
Rupert County and Commissioner J. NJ.
Staples in the new Gooding County
Staples has been Iegisiated out of office
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
NUPTIAL KNOTS TIED WITH
NEATNESS AND DESPATCH

Activity in matrimonial business, as in
every other line is promoted by judi
cious advertising, according to the an
nouncement just made in the Wendell
paper as follows: Wedding ceremonies
performed with neatness and dispatch.
Twenty pre- cent off for cash all dur
ing January for couples whose combined
ages total so or under; so per cent off
for 80 years; over that free. have
never performed a ceremony that result
ed in divorce. All work guaranteed.
Also real estate and INSURANCE = B.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
NOTICE

All light bills paid on or before the
tenth Of the month, at the office of
the Great Shoshone and Twin Falls
Water Power Company, will be dis
counted one cent per kilowatt hour
on meter bills; and five per cent on flat
rate bills. This applies to current used
for lights only.
GREAT SHOSHONB AND TWIN
FALLS WATER POWER CO.
Jan. 81. It.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
Jan. Sf-Feb. -.
NOTICE TO CAREY ACT ENTRYMgN

All Carey Act entrymen on the north
Shoshone and Dietrich tracts who made
their entries prior to April 1. 1919. and
have. not yet made final proof. are re-
quired to do so before the first day of
April, 1913.
The State Board Of Land Commission
ers assume that water for irriga tion
was legally delivered on those two tracts
on April I. 1910. and the law requires
final proof to be made within three
wears from the delivery of water or
three years after date OF entry,
An assignee must make proof within
the three year period the same as an
original entryman.
Publication for final proof must be In
February in order TO allow proof be-
fore the first OF April
Lands on which proof IS made this
year cannot be assessed for taxation
for 1913
Final proof dates fer Shoshone arr on
Saturdays and for Dietrich. on Tues
days. burt I can name other days if de-
sired.
can start publication notice any
time by having the names OF four wit
nesses and the desired date and place
of proof.
o. A. TRUMAN.
Commissioner
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
$1,000 REWARD.

For the return, or information lead
ing to the recovery of my Airedale dog.
Srayed from Jerome, November 18th.
Description: Extra large, long hair. ans
wers to name Of Jack" Finder re-
turn to j. W. johnson. Jerome. Idaho.
J. 24-s1.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31


State Of Idaho, in and for the County
/ of Lincoln.
w. F. c. Thatcher, plaintiff, vs.
George J. Post and Harriet F. Post de-
PENDANTS.
ALIAS SUMMONS.
The State of Idaho sends greetings to
the above named defendants
You are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the District
Court Of the Fourth Judicial District.
State of Idaho, in and for the County of
IAncols, and to answer the complaint
filed therin "a copy of which is hereto
tia ched) within twenty days (exclus-
i've of the day Of service) after the SER
vice on you OF this Summons, If served
within this District; or if served out of
this District. within forty days. The
said action is brought to collect from
you the sum of 81 500. together with in
terest, attorney fees and costs on two
certain promissory notes and to noreclose
the mortgage given by you on lots 6,
and of Section Two(2). Township Ten
C1O) South, Range "a East B. NJ,
given to secure said notes. For further
particulars you are referred to the com
plant, copy of whcih is hereto at
tached and made part hereof.
And you are hereby notified, that if
you fail TO appear and answer the said
complaint as above required. the said
plaintiff win demand judgment against
you in the sum of $4,000 with interest
thereon at Z per cent from January IT.
1912. and for $500 attorneys fee, and for
the costs of this suit and for the fore
closure of the mortgage herein refer
red to.
Given under my hand and seal Of the
District Court of the Fourth judicial
District of the Stae of Idaho, in and
for the County of lincoln, this 27th day
of January in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and thirteen.
Attorneys for Plaintiff, Johnson and
Haddock. Residence and post office ad-
dress, ShoshOne. Idaho.
HARRY w ANDERSON.
Clerk
BY J. H. HEIMAN.
Deputy Clerk |
Jan. Sf-Feb. 13.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
A CARD.

Having established an office in tale
Mortified Studio building. 1 am now
prepared to do a general insurance bust
ness, life accident and fire; have all
Board Companies" viii also do con-
veyancing and collecting; send me your
accounts and l will collect them; de-
sire TO make a speciality of Probate bust
ness.
J. L. FULLER.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
HOMESTEAD LAND IN CALIFORNIA

In the foothills of cen<rsl California.
200. 900 acres vacant in two counties.
good land. water. wood, range. game.
fish, no snow, no storms, seldom frost,
grows anything; s1.9e brings you'll town
ship plat and ali desired information
Resident Is years. Alfred Keseyer, To-
Gator. Hanford. California.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
State of Ohio, city Of Toledo. Z
Lucas County. -

State of Ohio, city Of Toledo. :.
Lucas County. -.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that hs
Is senior partner OF the firm Of .. ].
Cheney ard Co., doing business In the
the City OF Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said ffrn viii pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every rass Of Ga'arrh
that canast be cured by the use Of
HALLS cATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before NE and subscribed
in my presence this sch day Of Dec
ersbsr A. b. 1855.
eSsap A. W. &LEASON.
Notary Pubic.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

WANTED. Work on farm by married
man or labor In town. Can give best
reference Address. e H.. Look Box
s24, COOKING. rdaAc.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

We. the Board Of Highway Commits
sioners of Shoshone Highway District
NO. 2, hereby submit a report of the
financial condition of this district on
the first Monday of January 1913, as pro-
vided for under section 26 Of the High
way Laws Of the State Of Idaho.
Assets of the District.
Cash on hand, .............. s61572 "a
Tools and Machinery on hand, =. 1898
Two teams of horses and
Two sets harness, ........ $1,000
ssSSs1 81
Liabilities Of the District.
Bonded indebtedness. ...... $50. 600 90
Respectfully submitted.
W. J. WALLACE,
A J. NEWMAN,
Commissioners.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
CHURCH NOTICES.

CHRIST's CHURCH-EPISCOPAL--
Sunday services at HOO a. m. and
1880 p. m. Sunday School at noon.
WILLARD H. ROOTS, Minister.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

We guars ntee our Rose Geld
Cream" to give satisfaction. Sc and
sec. stsrrh Drug Store.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

REPORT OF THE FINAfNc fAL coNDI
TON OF THE sHOsHONE HIGH
WAY DISTRICT NO. 2, ON MON
DAY, JANUARY 5TH, 1918.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Preaching services at 400 a. M, and
1880 p. m. Prayer and conference
meeting Wednesday at 1880 p. m.
Teachers meeting Friday at 1880 p. m.
w. D. MACKINNDN. Pastor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

l. NJ S. CLUB ROOM-Now Open
West room of the old school house
to p. m. week days; 2:3o to p m
Sundays Free Reading room. games,
and books.
Everybody WELCOME!
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Morning Services 1880 a. m. Sunday
School 1900, +. L. Weaver, Supt
Young Peoples Meeting Sis. Florence
TrnbulI Leader Evening Service 1850
Every one is cordially invited TO each
and all these services.
H s. MCLEOD. Pastor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

CATHOLIC CHURCH
LIST and srd Sunday. Morning services
at 70 a. m. Sunday School at p. m.
FATHER WIRTZBERGER.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

Turkey knows by this &Ine that ulti-
mntunrs are not always loaded
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.

OF the Fourth Judicial District Of the
State Of Idaho, in and for the County
Of Lincoln.
w. F G. Thatcher. plaintiff, VS.
George J. Post and Harriet F. Post, de-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-01-31

n good merchandise, low prices
prompt service and personal atten-
tIsn appeal to yor, trade at the
Morse Store.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
HoIyoke Auto Co
PROGRAM.
July 8. 1913.

July 8, 1918.
Automobile parade, Main St-9:00 am.
Ball game 1000 a. m
Mccoy Family. free attraction LOO p. m
Broncho busting, at ball park 200 p.m
Ball game 2: 80 pm
Cow pony race after ball game
s horses to enter. 10 per ct of purse
to enter. Purse $500
Foot races and, novelty races
on street 500 p. m
Mccoy Family, free attraction TOO p. m
Balloon asc'n and parachute drop 1880
Concert at court house park to 10 p m
Dance at court house each night.
July 4, 1918.
Forenoon.
Big industrial parade 1000 ar
Ball game 1890 am
Speaking at auditorium, Hoo am
W. D. Waller and A. C. Blinzinger
Afternoon and Evening
Mccoy Family, free attraction :0o p. m
Buckipg contest, purse $500
free entry 200 p. m
Ball game 2:30 p.m
Free-for all race after ball game, five
hrses to enter. 10 per ct Of pur Sc to
enter, Purse s25 90
Races for all, court house 50 500 pm
Mccoy Family. free attraction TOO pm
Concert at court house 500 pr
Magnificent and expensive display OF
fireworks '-s~ 9:0s pr
Dance at court house each night
July 6. 1918.
Forenoon.
School district parade 300 am
Ball game lo:oo Am
Afternoon and Evening
Mccoy Family. free attraction 100 p. m
Bucking contest free entry
purse $500 200 pm
Rail Onme 2:30 pm
Relay race after ball game. Three
strings to enter. sa.25 for each string
TO ehter. Purse $500
Small sports up town.
Mccoy Family, free attraction 7;oop. n
Balloon ascension and drop 1880 pm
Band concert court house park 8 to 10
Dance at court house each night
There arc provided n great variet,
Of street shows, games and all sorts o
amuscments to keep each persons en-
tire time engaged.
The state herald., 1913-07-11

DO not forget that We can furnish
you with the "Twtcntieth Century Far
mer" one Of the best farm papers pub
lished and give II to you at . remtrka.
bly, low price. II you will only call and
examine q copy Of this magazine ws
are satisfied you viii sub scribs for Il
The state herald., 1913-07-11
ROYAL NEIGMBORS

ROYAL NEIGfIbtJHS
Columbine Camp 2l& Royal Neigi,'
bors Of America hold their meetings ! o
the NJ. W. A. Hall on ths 2nd and lt.l
Thursday evening Of each month at y
CLOCK. All Royal Neighbour arc re-
quested to attend. bllnche Tracy,
Recorder.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
I. o. o. p.

HOlyoke Lodge No. n I. D. o. F
heets lst and Srd ..Tuesdav nights o
ach month ink. Of P. dali.
Whiting brothers aIwavs welcome.
2. W. Sederburg. N G.
H. L. Colver, r. s.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
A Suggestion.

We have just received from the Col.
orado Flax Development Bureau Of the
Denver Chamber Of Commerce copies
OF Bulletin No. 1903. published by -
government Experiment Station q
north Dakota. This is n 32 page PAM
phlet. fully illustrated. giving complete
and detailed information regarding ilax
growing. II Ia offered by the bureau
free to our subscribers, and We are sure
you will be interested In Il. FIJI out
and mail the following. ind you will rs
ccivc copy at once. ~
Colorado Flax Development Bureau,
1901 A. G. Foster Building, Denver,
Colo. Please send me copy Of Belle
tin 1903. Nnnc.-----------------
Address .-------------------
The state herald., 1913-07-11
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs

Crescent Lodge No. AK. Of P. meet
a and lth Friday nigha Of each mont
K. Of p. Hall.
Visiting brothers alwavsSwelcome.
P. Cronk. Chancellor Commander.
Fred G. Fielder, l.. Of R. and S.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
AMITY GRANGE NO. 2Os,

AMITY GRANGE NO. 20s.
Regular meeting every first and third
Friday: evening at the Amity School
House.
A. C. Cauble. Master
Lewis Hoffman, Secretary.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
LODGE DIRECTORY.
A. r. "a. Z.

A. r. = A. -
tolyoks Lodgs No. 81 A. F. 4 A. n.
ets lst and1td Fridsy nights sfeaeh
nth in K. Of p. Hall
Visiting brothers cordially. invited.
|. Hazen, w.A. L.A.vanHorn. Sec.
The state herald., 1913-07-11

IAN that's new and trus 10. the new
Denver Times. %bc month deliH rc
anywhere.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
Tho news all the time-ths HsaALD

FOR Rent-i00 acres on s.w 12.S-46.
70 acres on n l ls-7-42. All well fenced
and In good condition to farm.
For Sals-s5 acres. close In, well Inn
proved. cheap. carriage In good con-
dition. Ideal windmill and tower NJ
for repairs. Philip Zimmerman
The state herald., 1913-07-11
REBEKAAS

REBEkAAS
Good Cheer Lodge NJ. II meets End
and 4th Tuesday nights Il each month
In X. Of P. Hall.
Mrs G. Wunderlich. N. G
Ethel Holland. r. 8.
The state herald., 1913-07-11

@. A. R. POST NO.lBl.
Meets the last Saturday Of each
month at their hall. T. J. Mitts Com,
W. A. Olmsted, Adj.
The state herald., 1913-07-11
PUBLIC LAND AND MINING
CASES.

II you are interested in any contest
az any matter before the Interior De-
nartmen,, write to Clark & Wright,
registered land lawyers. oos + Street
n. w. Opposite ceni Land oniee)'
Washington. D. c. Free information
,bou, contests and where TO obtain
,efi,. ioea,able upon public lands
,,,hout residence or cultivation.
The state herald., 1913-07-11

Stock wanted to pasture. 4 Enquire Of
NJ. J. Brophy, wray, Colo. mid
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-22
No Immediate ACTION
ON THE 0SACE LEASES
WILL AWAIT \ REPORT FROM
HOLMES. HEAD OF MIN
ING DEPARTMENT.

WASHINGTON. June 21.- (Spe-
clal)-No Immediate or early action
will be taken by the department of
the Interior on the application Of the
Indian Territory Illuminating OIL
company and its sub lesses for a re.
neWa; Of the oil and gas lease Gov
eriug the eastern part of Usage coun'
~. nor will the land in the western
part Of the county be leased for oil
and gas purposes until after Mr..
Holmes. the head Of the mining de
par,ment. makes a thorough invesu-
cation and modified regulations are
approved 10y Secretary Lane. An an
uounccmeut To the above effect was
made today by the department Of
the interior after "a representative OF
the INDIAN Territory Sompany ap-
poared before Commissioner Lane
and Judge Pollock for the purpose
II rcfuting certain reports which II
true would prove prejudicial TO the
oil and gas companies applying fot
the renewal 1t was explained TO the
interior department that the parent
company did not have a lease on
$50. 900 acres OF land in the Usage
nation. but only on $4,000 acres and
that the standard oil company and
the pipe line companies doing busi'
ness IN Oklahoma did not have any
stock in the Indian Territory com
pany An investigation was insisted
upon and this was agreed to by the
interior department.