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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11
ANNUAL SCHOOL MEET
ING AND ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, The 2iSt day of April, 1918,
the annual school meeting and elec
ton in and for School District No.
80 of Lincoln County, State of Ida
no, will be held at the school
house in said District.
At ! o'clock p. m. of said day.
at said schoolhouse. a meeting will
be held TO select Judge and a
Clerk of election. and to determine
whether or not the question of a
special tax shall be voted upon at
the election; to fix the rate of
special tax which must not be more
than fifteen mills on each dollar
of taxable property in the dis
trict; to decide upon the length of
school term to he Soted upon, and
to transact such other, business
pertaining to school interests as
may come up before the meeting.
The polls will open at i:30 o'clock
OF said day. One tIutsee wall be
elected for three years in place of
C. H. MatSon. whose Term will ex-
pire.
c. H MArSON,
Clerk Of SchpoA listr4ct No. 43,
;na,l,, ieITttff,l
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11

wANTED-at the Twin Falls Hospi-
snl FOUR GIRLS TO enter the
Training School for Nurses Apph-
cants must be in good health and at
least twenty years OF age. Blank APP
plications and fun information can
be obtained by addressing the Sup
erintendent OF the Twin Falls Hospi
tai and Training School for Nurses,
Twin Fsl>s. Idaho. M. 1-t4.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11
RURAL P. 0. SERVICE
IN LINCOLN COUNTY.
SEEKING NEW ROUTES FOR
EDEN AND DiETHICH-UiH-
ER WASHINGTON NEWS.
lspeclaI Correspondence.l

WASHINGTON. ID. G., April o.
Congressman ADDISON ] Smith bag
b-sen urging the establishment Of
a ISu,sa route 10 supply Territory
extending wr1d from the postoffice
al Eden, afkl The fourth assistant
postmaster general has given han
assurance that The matter viii
have immediate attention Con-
gfssanaa smith ~ also urging the
establishment 81 i4ifai routes from
Wendell and Dietrich. and the out
look for he establishment u
these routes II most encouraging.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11

WANTED TO BUY-Sman trace Of
good land near shoshone. improved or
unimproved. Apply at the Journal office.
FOR SALE-Ten milk cows, fresh
and soon TO be fresh.
w. G. CUSTER & SON.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11
Clerk Of SchpoA l(istrfct No. 43,
Lincoln C-1unty'

REWARDS traye5Sor Stolen from
the Governor GoodBg ranch at
Gooding. April 9th, pony mare,
heavy with foal swayback,
branded on left log z; one
white hoof. Reward Of $500 for
return TO farm.
If pd. OLIVER SCHOONONER.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11
Coyote win Two Tails.

A coyote with two fully develop
ed tails was presented for bounty
& the county clerk at PendIeton,
oregon. recently. One tail was a
rifle shorter and was located di-
rectly beneath the other. The an
NAL was killed by Chris Stannul
II PendletOn.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1913-04-11
Gray Squirrel Fur.


Gray Squirrel Fur.
More than 4.500.000 gray squirrels
were killed last year in Siberia for
their fur. The tails alone weighed
over twenty-one tons. The animals
figuring next in the fur trade of
Asiatic Russia, in point OF numbers
was the white hare. which contrib
uied 100000 skins.
+ + +
Good Season For Trappers.
Trappers in the mountain regions
Of the Spokane country have Sc
cured more furs the last few
months than for number of
years, and big catches are still
being made in the Locksaw and
Bitter Root ranges OF Montana,
States Elmer Watson, a federal
forest ranger al Elk City. Idaho.
adding:
II have been in Grangeville, Ida
no. several times during the win
Ter. and each time one or more
rappers came in with consignments
II furs. Some Of the finest mar /!
ten and mink pelts have ever
zen have been brought out of the /
Bitter Root region Of western
Montana since last fall. and
more cougars have been killed in
different parts Of northern Idaho
ince the heavy SHOWS fell than in
nv three previous seasons. The
now still lies deep in the highest
and trappers anticipate
.etting many pelts before warm
several of them having
one in recently with supplies for
number Of weeks"
This is the closed month against
shing in Idaho.
+ + +
Jim Patterson. ditch rider at
ieirich, cap!Npff zen 81
umg COYOTES DE other dav Hids
only two less than the number I
,ptured east Of jerome by young {
'itt II is the opinion of close
lscryers Of the,r Ge17r1s cf the 4
'serl that 10 each case there =.
ust have been only one mother n
III not two or more as some h
fought. Ii
Prof. Weaver is puzzled whether u
organize a baseball team or not
is season, owing to the difficult b
experienced ia the arranging j.
matches with the high school 4
ans in this part of Idaho. "
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
NOT TO GO TO csNTREvILLE

No Successor Yet to Rev. c. W. Pretty
man Who Left to Come to Smyrna
At meeting Of the official board Of
Eastlake. NJ. E. Church. held in the
church last evening, which was pre-
sided over by District Superintendent
T. L. Hoffecker, a motion was unan-
imously adopted declining to consent
20 release the pastor, Rev. J. R.
Bicking. SO that he might be appoint
ed pastor Of the church at Centreville,
Nd Mr.. Bicking will, therefore,
eontinus as pastor Of Easlske Church
for the balance of the conference
wear A vacancy exists at Centreville,
dpe 10 the fnct that the pastor, Rev.
q W Prettvman had been released
Il SMYRNA M. f. Church, by mutua
consent ali parties concerned. Fol
lowing the release Of Mr.. PrettymaI
,ha centreville church extended
call 10 Mr. Bicking. which has beel
pending for about two weeks ~
which was net acted upon UNI "o''
day evening. 81
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
COUNTRY FAIR TO OPEN
WEDNESDAY IN SMYRNA
TO BE HELD ON SCHOOL HOUSE
GREEN THREE DAYS JULY, 2, 3 q
Club Women Complete Plans For a
Bigger and Better Fair Than Ever
Big Event on the Fourth.

Smyrna is 10 be congratulated upon
having a club Of women possessed of
ability, determination. industry and
courage. The recent Chautauqua is
evidence Of this. What other organ
ization in the town would have car
ried such an undertaking through
against obstacles which seemed in
surmountable? But it is an accom-
plishea fact and it brought 70 the
Smyrna people a week of culture and
rare entertainment such as it has
never enjoyed before. Now these
same women are determined TO carry
through for the seventh time an An
nual Fair, providing three evenings
and one whole day Of entertainment,
unique and Individual in character,
an annual Institution which serves 20
bring our people together, promoting
soeiability, providing delicacies for
the palate. and good music and enter
tainment at a time of the year wher
such things are rare. The Chautau-
qua was provided for Smyrna and the
surrounding country. II is now up tC
the people of Smyrna and surrounding
country to patronize the Country Fair.
Come and bring your families and ge'
supper Of devilled crabs, chicker
patties, cold ham or tongue, salad
rolls and coffee all provided at mos
reasonable rates and served by oblig
ing and agreeable young ladies. Fo
ten cents one is provided with a hal
hour Of fun and good music-th
vaudeville. high class and amusing
will excel that Of previous years
: The songs. character sketches an
D dances will be most fetching an
n mirth provoking. Come and have
( good laugh and smooth out those car
4 wrinkles from your brow. Souvenir
i and novelties Of all descriptions wi
e be for sale, and in case the weath'
e is warm, the inner man may be r
q freshed at the lemonade we'll or Il
IS ice cream garden. If none Of the
:. appeal to you, come any way and me
q your old friends, renew old nemorie
W and celebrate the great and glorio
d Fourth in a safe and sane manner.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
VIC. T.u. AGAINST TURKEY TRor
Executive Session Of State Ask Moth.
ers to Stop Their Daughters

Executive Session Of State Ask Moth.
ers to Stop Their Daughters
The modern hugs and trots and the
exposed shoulders Of the girls who go
out in society today have come in for
sincere censure from an executive
session of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of Kent county.
This appeal to the authorities and
the school boards was adopted:
1--WE, the members of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union of Kent
county, Delaware, in executive ses-
sion held in FELTON,, Del, do hereby
put ourselves on record as protesting
against the suggestive dances end
immodest dress, as seen among the
young people Of this day. We also
desire to commend the stand taken
by the Federated WOmen's Clubs of
Delaware and the faculty of Delaware
College. We appeal TO mothers and
thoughtful women Of our country TO
cooperate in the suppression Of the
same. We also ask the school boards
of Kent county to elect teachers OF
clean habits and pure lives"
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
ELECTRIC STORMS BRING RAIN
Drought Broken About Smyrna. But
Rain Interferes With Wheat Cutting.

Drought Broken About Smyrna, But
Rain lnterferes With Wheat Cutting.
The several weeks of drought was
broken Friday and Saturday by two
rain storms which passed over this
vicinity. The lightning was sharp
and the rain heavy. Especially was
this true Of Saturdays storm. The
wind blew a gale, almost hurricane,
and a number Of trees in and about
town were either blown do%n or shorn
of its branches. No casualties from
lightning bolts have been reported.
Sunday night more rain visited this Sec
tion which continued interminttently
Monday and Tuesday. The rains have
interfe-ed with wheat cutting and
harvesting. While much of the wheat
in Kent county had been cut. previous
to Friday evening there is still q
considerable quantity that has moi
been cut. aud farmers are fearing
that after the rain may come the hot
suns which will injure the wheat.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
sANQUET PEMINsuLA EplToRs
Brilliant and Happy Affair Held Mon
day at Hotel Dupont Under Aus
pices Of Chamber of Commerce


Editcrs and publishers of news
papers Of Delaware and the eastern
shore of Maryland and Virginia TO the
number Of forty were the guests of
the Wilmington chamber of commerce
at a dinner Monday night at the Ho-
tel dupont. The object primarily was
not only to awaken interest in the
great possibilities of the Peninsula
as an agricultural and Industrial cent
er but to place Wilmington in closer
touch with the peninsula. A large
number Of members Of the chamber of
commerce were in attendance, there
being $50 persons at the dinner.
Josiah Marvel, president of the Will
mington chamber Of commerce. pre-
sided and welcomed the guests. He
is brother in-law of United States
Senator Jackson, of Maryland. Fed
eral Judge George Gray, Of Whining
tOtn, was POSTMASTER. The though
emphasized by Judge Gray, the toast
master Of the occasion. that the
people of the three states should fOrgo
geographical lines and work for the
common cause was the keynote of the
meeting and this thought was empha-
sized by the succeeding speakers, in
Guiding Governor Miller. AS the ban
quet came to a close a committee TO
work out such plan was named by
Josiah Marvel. president of the Cham
Der Of Commerce and the presiding
officer. President Marvel named this
committee: George Frank Lord, chair
man; William F. Metten, New Castle
county; j. Milton Davidson, Kent
county; H. r. Fooks, Sussex county
Walter B. Miller, Of the Eastern
Shore Of Maryland and s. w. Nor
thrup, Of Onancock, Va. These
toasts were responded to: "Nev
Castle county. DEL" Everett G.
johnson, Newark Post; Kent coun
ty.. Del, +" Arley B. Magee, Dove
State News; Sussex county, Del, ,
J Colonel Robert G. Houston, George
: town, Sussex Republican; Easter
2 Shore of Virginia, Spencer F. Rog
2 ers. Onancock. Aecomack News
: Eastern Shore Of Maryland, Mario
e G. Brewington, Salisbury, WicOmic
News; Publicity" George Fran
Lord, Of the dupont POwdC
Company, Of Wilmington. The guest
were taken on an automobile tri
throughout Wilmington and the SUI
rounding country. Representative
T, Of the Wilmington newspapers M
7. the visitors upon their arrival.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
BURGLAR FOUND UNDER BED
Samuel Cats Meets With Thrilling
Experience on Retiring Late We'd
nesday Night Burglar Escapes.

Citizens of Smyrna were aroused
from their slumbers, Wednesday mid
night, by yells of murder, thief, "
ETC., which came from the large CO.
lonial residence of Samuel Cats. The
latter, who lives alone, happened TO
look under his bed before retiring and
a slight glance convinced him that
there was a man there. Without
waiting to fully dress, he rushed from
the room and out on the street. No
one was round, so he cried for help,
his pitiful cries being heard on the
still night air. Finally neighbors
were aroused and went TO Mr.. Cats
rescue but by this time the robber
had escaped before doing any damage.
A search, however, was made but to
no avail. Had Mr.. Cats had the
presence of mind to turn the lock af-
ter he left his room, the rObber might
not have got off so easy. He would
have had to jump from the SECOND
story window front an act that might
have made it difficult for him 20 get
away unnoticed. II is undertood thai
Mr.. Cats has some suspicious as q
the identity of the man under his bed
but whether any arrests will be made
is not known. This is the second TIM
within the past three weeks that tn
home of Nr. Cats has been entered
the first time the thief getting ava.
with about $75.OO. Night Watch
man Wick and the town officers hav
. been put on to the case and any fur
ther attemps at robbery will be elosel
/ watched. The work is believed TO hav
} been done by local thief. some on
, familiar with Mr.. Cats house.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
HOLD UP WOMAN For s225
Mrs. Roy Fowler of Milford, Has an
Exciting ESperience-Men Escape.

Mrs. Roy Fowler of Milford, Has an
Exciting Experience-Men Escape.
Three men entered the house Of
Roy Fowler. at Milford. early Sunday
morning and held up Mrs. Fowler for
s225, her husbands returns from sew
eral weeks Of good fishing. Mrs. Fowler
declared she recognized the men and
named one. This man was cornered,
but told tale Of being somewhere
else at the time. When the officers
tried to secure a writ they had TO
proceed to Frederick, seven miles dis
tant, and before they had returned
all Of the three suspects left for parts
unknown. During the past few weeks
the people of Milford have been
greatly Inconvenience as result Of
Governor Miller withholding appoint
ment to the magistracy left vacant
By the death Of Justice Garder JOSEPH
and Charles H. Fisher.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
SMYRNA VETS AT GETTYSBURG
Eight Members of Local Post 70 Join
Old Soldiers as Guests of State
on Trip 10 Battlefield Monday

Captain w. H. HAZEL, L. T. Da-
Wis, John c. Garner, William T. Tue
ker, Silas Thompson, John T. Reihm
Charles L. Shreffler and John L. Boyd,
members Of Gen. W. s. Hancock Post
No. % G. A. r. Of this town will
join the 275 or more veterans from
this state on Monday next on trip to
the Battlefield Of Gettyst1rg where
they will attend the celebration Of the
fftieth anniversary of the Battle of
Gettysburg as guests of the state of
Delaware. The anniversary will be
held on the battlefield July IA. The
occasion will be the most important
reunion between the Blue and the
Gray since the most famous battle in
all history took place. The celebra-
tion will number about IS, 0O0 Two
thousand dollars was appropriated at
the last session of the Legislature to
pay the expenses Of the veterans to
the celebration. A commission of
which Governor Charles K. Miller as
chairman and Lieutenant r. G. Buck
ingham Of near Newark as secretary
was also named. The other members
Of the commission are: Lieutenant
Colonel H. G. Cavanaugh, U. S. A. ,
retired, New Castle; State Senator
William F. Blackstone, Georgetown
James NJ. Satterheld, Dover, anC
Major c. P. HOlcOmb, o. VI. D.,
New Castle. The governor will b
, accompanied on the trip by Aljutant
General !. P. Wickersham.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
SEVEN ALLEGED ROBBERS TAKEN
They Are Accused OF Stealing From
Adams Express Company on Peninsula

Adams Express Company on Peninsula
Sheriff Smith and his deputy arrest
ed, Saturday, Joseph Mills, Peter Arm
strong, Sherman Mills, Charles Banks,
Marion Hargis, Warren Gunby and
George Shoefield, employees of the
Adams Express Company. on the
charge Of being implicated in a series
of robberies between Philadelphia
and Cape Charles. Va. IL is said
Shoefield has two wives. one in Sails
bury and one in Philadelphia. Ar
t:cles that had been stolen from the
express company were found, il is
charged. in the home Of the Philadel-
phia wife and the Salisbury wife
then confessed TO the authorities, i'm
plicating the other men. General
Route Agent Nealey and his assistant
S. p. Toadvine, assisted the au'
thorities in the case.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
SCHOOLS CLOSE FOR SUMNER

Last Of the Examinations Held Yesier-
dav and Vacation on Until September
The Smyrna Public Scools close to-
day not TO open again until Septem-
Der. The week has been busy one
with the teachers 70 wind up the
work Of the school year. Yesterday
afternoon an opportunity was given
for special examinations 20 those who
failed to pass all required subjects.
All pupils conditioned are obliged 60
take examinations to remove these
conditions before they can be promot-
ed. This applies 10 all cases regard
less Of the number. The promotions
will be announced next week. The
teachers, those who are not perman-
emily resident Of Smyrna, will leave
this week to spend their vacation or
part Of their vacation at their homes.
Principal L. B. Earhart will go C
Elizabethtown Pa. for a short stay be.
fore taking up a summer course at th'
University Of Pennsylvania. Miss
Ethel Furr, will leave for her hom'
at Belmont, Va. Miss Lulu Ratledg'
for Townsend, Miss Clara Hudsoi
for Laurel and Miss Edith Scotte
for Hartley. At a recent meetin
Of the Board Of School Directors
Principal Earhart and sll the teacher
were elected for another school year
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
REHosoTH BAY CONNECTION

Plans TO Remove 3oo.o 900 Cubic Yards
of Material to the Delaware Bay.
Specifications are being prepared
at the Office Of the United States En-
gineer Raymond for beginning the
work Of dredging the inland water
way. connecting Rehoboth Bay with
delaware Bay. No date has been
fixed for receiving bids. Much in
terest eenters in this announcement.
After years of effort the two bays
are at last TO be connected by nav
igable waterway which will open a
great vegetable and grain producing
section Of the state. The specifica-
tions for the FIRST project will provide
for the removal Of 800, 600 cubic
yards Of material.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
ONE LONE GRADUATE TAKES
COMMENCEMENT HOAORS
MISS ESTHER READ COMPRISES
CLASS or 1918 OF HIGH SCHOOL
saccalaureate Sermon Preached Sun
day by Rev. Henri s. Thompson
-Commencemeat Exercises


One lone graduate. Miss Esther
Read. daughter of Mrs. Alice Mitchell
Read. Of this town, is taking off the
sole honors at the High School Com
mmencement Exercises this week.
Owing to tine unique fact that only one
member eompOses the graduating
class Of 1913, the class day exercises
were done away with. Sunday morn
ing. however. Miss Read, in cap and
gown and the Principal and Faculty
Of the Smyrna High School attended
divine worship at Asbury NJ. E.
Church and heard fine sermon de-
livered by the Rev. Henry S. Thomp-
son. who in the absence of "a pastor,
consented TO give the baccalaureate
sermon. The church was tastily decor
ated and a large congregation was
present. The Glass, Faculty and
Directors of the School occupied seats
in the front OF the church. Rev. Mr..
Thompson took for his text: What
soever things are true; whatsoever
things are honest; whatsoever things
are Just; whatsoever things are pure ;
whatsoever things are lovely; what
soever things are of good report; if
there be any virtue, and if there be
any praise, think on these things. -
Philippians 4-s. In his splendid and
helpful sermon which was listened "a
with interest, he developed the mater
ial and spiritual side Of the value Of ar
education. how one possesses unlimited
power if used in the right direction.
The means of securing this devel
opement was education. Figuring i
out on a financial basis he valued eael
DAYS attendance at school to ever.
individual pupil at $50 Tn
better an education one secures, III
more they can appreciate life. Ed
ucation should stop only when lif
itself is stopped.
Commencement Exercises Tonight.
The Commencement Exercises vii
be held at the Smyrna Opera Hous
tonight and will be as follows In
vocation, Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard
Piano Duet, "RigolettO, Verdi
Katharyn Price, Katharine Hudson
Grafton, "The Stone That the BuilC
ers Rejected, Esther Read; Mantl
Grafton. Esther Read; Junior RI
spondent, Charles Downs; Vocal Sole
Loves Echoes, (Newton) Nit
Mary Roberts; Presentation Of D
ploma. William FAIRIES. President
School Board; Address, Henry Ridg
", Esq. of Dover; Vocal Solo. "Sp
set, - Rev. T. G. Hill; Remark
Principal L.B. Earhart; Benedictio
Rev. L. l. MeDougal.
Smyrna times., 1913-06-25
A, LEE CUMMINS TO Be
NEXT SMYRNA POSTMASTER
PRESIDENT WILSON NomINATES
HIM TO SUCCEED MR.. JEFFERSON
His Name Sent to the Senate for Con-
firmation With the Hope He Will
Get His Commission BY July !.

firmation With the Hope He Will
Get His Commission BY July n.
The announcement was received in
Smyrna Friday of the selection of A.
Lee Cummins. democrat, TO succeed
Thomas jefferson. republican, as post
master of Smyrna. The report that
Mr.. Cummins had been selected was
received with joy by his friends who
had been in a long and strenuous fight
for him and naturally rejoiced in his
victory as a part of their own. Mr..
Cummins has been recommended by
Senator Salisbury and Congressman
Brockson and President Wilson has
sent his name to the Senate which it
is hoped will be confirmed this week.
Efforts are being made TO have the
commission TO Postmaster Cummins so
he can give the required bond and
take hold the first day of July, the
beginning Of new quarter. Post
master jefferson, who is closing one
/ of the best records any postmaster
Smyrna has ever made, is ready to
turn the office over to his successor
anytime. The selection of Mr.. Cum
minis IS a victory for the anti-organ
izatiOn over the organization. " The
organization was supporting j. Flet'
cher Truax, son of Former President
Of the Kent County Levy Court, James
T. Truax. Other aspirants were
James d. Wilds and Thomas H. Will
son. The fight finally narrowed dowr
to Messrs. Truax and Cummins. each
being strongly endorsed and each be-
ing made to feel at times his chances
were best. Delegations represent
ing each aspirant made repeated Wis
its 70 Senator Salisbury and Congress
man Brockson, both at their homes ant
in Washington, and so hard was it TO
them TO decide, the case was held ul
for weeks. The victory Of Mr.. Cum
, minis, therefore, is highly gratifyin
|. 10 his friends and there is no disput
! ing the fact that he had a strong fol
lowing who were anxious from IN
start TO see him successful. nf a ger
ial, affable disposition, Mr.. Cummir
9 has the personal qualities that We
/, fit him for the pOstmastership and
has the best wishes of large eircl
Of friends that he will make an alb
and efficient officer. Just what Pos
master Cummins' plans are, he is NJ
giving out for publication, preferrir
." to wait until he receives his commi
sion before he gives consideration &
10 to his future plans. The salary
ID the Smyrna Postmaster is about 81
ie 400.