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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20

three for a dime. Growers No. IL
and No. 10 are the ones whose ap-
piles were selling at this price.
The regular meeting Of the Or
chard Avenue Grange was held on
November IA. During the business
session a team was partially orgauiz-
ed and Mrs. j. Carico acted as m
structor to those who took Fart in
the floor work. The social hour
was exceptionally good. Mr.. G. Holt
finished the composite story written
by the younger set of the Grange.
The musical selections given by Mrs.
H. Edwards added much to the ev-
ening's pleasure About twenty-four
people were present and enjoyed
sweet cider and cookies at the close
of the meeting.
VIM. Inman left Sunday morn ng
for Baker City, Oregon If conditions
are favorable Mr. Inman expects to
buy a woodward and move his fam
lily to Baker.
Last Monday Maud Carrier left for
Star, Idaho, where she will remain
until after Thanksgiving.
There is some talk of having a
neighborhood telephone line in this
section. The plans are not fully
matured.
Miss M. Crane was over from the
Oregon Slope last week and spent
the day with Mrs. Suplee. Miss Crane
says that the farmers on the Slope
are anxious to have big rabbit
drive on Thanksgiving Day. If 500
men could be mustered out, the rab-
bit would be a minus quantity the
lay after Thanksgiving.
The Boise newspaper men seem an
lious to give the farmers a chance
o be up-to-date on current events.
from both the Gag
tai News and the Boise Statesman
we're taking orders for subscriptions
asst week.
Wilbur Carter left last Sunday
ncrning for Richland, Ore, and vii
emain there indefinitely.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20

mas stood the test right through
The week. Good demand prevailed
at the lowered prices, market clos
Ing steady to firm.
Sheep.
sheep house business was one of
the most active of the year. A plen-
citui supply of choice lambs and
mutton was offered the buyers, who
nave been short handed for some
Tune. They advanced prices Monday,
out later receded, and the close was
ABOUT where 1t was seven days ago,
out Is steady. Prices on best grades
are as follows: yearlings, s4.75 to
$3.50; old sheep $4.25 to $3.50; ewes,
$500 to $500; lambs, $3.50 to s5.7s.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20

irving shows shrinkage In trans5t
from being fed short grass.
Butcher stock was in fair demand
curing the entire session. Cow stuft
was the only kind to suffer price de.
cilnes, and this occurred only when
quality averaged poor; $3.50 was hid
freely for smooth fat she stuff, but
uhere was short supply. Bulls and
stays held steady at firm prices.
Hogs.
Swine values lowered 90 canas
hnom the old price Monday. The first
nalf OF the week furnished big re-
ceipts, Monday having one of the
largest totals on record. Quality Of
stock has been generally good and
pork is being finished more careful.
y; $S.oo as light hog quotation
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20
LOWER PAYETTE VALLEY

Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks of Kansas ARK
recent arrivals and are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Allen Tevebatgh. Mrs
Brooks and Mrs. Tevebaugh are
sisters.
So few ladies' attended the Ameri
can Woman's League last Tuesday
that no business could be transacted
Two of the women present swept the
Chapter House and repaired a brok-
en- window The next meeting will
be held the second Tuesday in De-
cember.
Mr.. Medaris of Cambridge recedvde
his car load of household goods and
farm implements one day last week
and he is now permanently located
on the ]. Carico place. Mr.. Medar s
traded property at Cambridge for his
present home.
The road running along the west
side of the E. F. Lattig and the C.
NJ Miller places, is in a little bet
ter condition owing to the fact that
neighbors donated several
lays team work last week.
Mrs. M. Donaldson and baby Of
Lewiston, Idaho, are spending few
lays with Mrs. Alpsach and Mrs.
Parsons. Mr.. Donaldson was here
nut has returned to Lewiston. Mrs.
Donaldson will be remembered as
Sadie Alspach.
Mrs. H., Loveland and Mrs. F. Sup
ee attended the regular monthly
meeting of the P. N. G. which was
leld at the home of Mrs. J. B.
Burns in Payette.
Humphrey Morrison has returned
o his home In Eagle Valley, oregon,
.fter spending the summer and fail
n this section.
David Jones received a card from
/. Harland, who is in the East on
range business, saying that in Gin
innatti the Payette Valley apples
we're selling from two fifty to two
evenly five per box wholesale, and
etailing at two for five cents and
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20

however, he must pay per cent on
the balance, for the privilege of OBJ
tanning the additional time on the
second half.
Who You Pay To.
Personal taxes are collected by
the assessor.
First payments of one-half are col
lected by the tax collector (treas-
urer.)
After the fourth Monday in Janu-
airy the auditor becomes tax col
lector for those who failed to pay
amy part, and whose taxes In toto
therefore become delinquent.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20
PORTLAND STOCK YARDS.

Receipts For the week have been,
Cattle 33S, Calves 1, Hogs 1927 and
Sheep 2429.
Livestock Market
Cattle liqu da,ion hrs been some
what less this week than it was a
wetek ago, but the arrivals did not
furnish very large number of prime
head. Killers are net very keen for
the habitat grade, and prices are gen.
orally lower on this class; SIPS to
$3.50 was bid for the few choice cars
OF steers offering the early part Of
the week with the bulk top at $40.
sixteen head of steers sold Friday
for $3.50, the extreme top
Or the week. Much of the stuff ar
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20
Taxes--Taxes.

How the New Law Works Out -
Four Per Cent PenaIty-Then Six
Per Cert-Then One and Half
Per Cent per Month-concrete IL
lustrations-Whot to Pay.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-11-20
SHEEP AND CATTLE MEN.

Any shipper of stock to the East
who can use young man on a stock
train will confer favor by notifying
he Y. M. c. A. at once, phone 1S4w.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Narrow Escape.

Bert Thompson, who lives on
Bijou, had his fourteen year old
boy take him to the home of Frank
Stevens, living. between Kiowa
and Elbert, last Tuesday.
The boy returning alone be-
came lost near the home of Louis
Verspelle. The neighbors being
aware that he was out alone in
the storm decided to go and look
for him and finally Larry Nc
Carly discovered him travelling in
a circle in the pasture completely
at a loss as to his whereabouts. -
Divide Review, Dec. 5.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Everett Adams is recovering from q
severe attack Of tonsilitis.

Everett Adams is recovering from .
severe attack of tonsilitis.
One pupil was the attendance at the
Cameron school last week.
Miss Wright will leave for Denver
Saturday for the holidays.
Mrs. davies is staying at the North
Bend ranch until the snow melts.
The James school Christmas enter
tainment win be held Friday night.
Mr.. Gresham lost his mustache in the
last snow storm. Finder please return.
Mr.. and Mrs Cleo. Gresham and family
took dinner with Clnrks Sunday. It
was Mr.. Clarkts birthday.
Mrs Clarks many friends sympathize
with her over the tragic death OF her
little nephew at Steamboat Springs.
Gottleib Schriber upset in the school
yard Friday afternoon much to the
amusement Of the teacher, pupils and
his own,
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Fondis and Vicinity

Mrs. Ayre has been visiting Mrs. J. W
Howard.
Mrs. Ayre will go to Denver today to
spend the holidays.
School in district 80 opened Monday
with four pupils in attendance.
VIM. Collins of Smith county, Kans.,
is visiting his brother, Harry Collins.
Mrs. spangler Of Grand Junction ar
rived Monday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Durlin.
DR.. Denny was called to see Mrs. Col
Inns, Monday, who has beer quite i'll for
about week.
Misses Mable Cleveland, Nan and
Daisy McFarlin and Rely visited at j
W. Howard's last Sunday
Miss Rely will go to Kiowa to attend
the teachers examination and from there
she will go to her home at Colorado
Springs to spend Christmas.
Owing to the deep drifts on the south
road our mail carrier is not able to make
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Correspondence

the return trip on that road with the
mail He came in Tuesday with four.
teen sacks OF mail for Fondis.
Miss Cox, who was teaching district
81 was called 70 her home at Snlida,
Calf, on account of sickness in her
family. A teacher from Denver has been
employed to finish the school term.
Miss Nielsen will go to-KioJa Thurs
day to attend the teachers examination
and will go from there to her home in
Denver to spend her vacation.
DIR. Chandler was called Monday night
to see Mrs. Dietrich, who lives at the
Cannon ranch. The doctor came from
Calhan to Ramah Oh hand car then
made the rest of the trip on horseback
Mrs. Dietrich is much better at this
writing.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Rock Butte

The good roads committee here is
very fellow shovel for himself.
Fred Mourning has returned from
Denver very much improved in health.
The teacher aud two scholars in the
hathaway district were storm.staycd at
The school house from Thursday morn
ing until Saturday morning when they
we're rescued.
Margaret Dennison has been at home
from Denver since Thanksgiving, her
,unt, Miss Morrisey, returning to Den
yer on Friday, Nov. 2sth, having spent
several days here.
Quite d number in this neighborhood
are receiving supplies from the platform
at Lamont. Some OF them have not
been to town for two weeks and the road
is not broken from Lamont's to May
berry's gate yet.
Died, in Denver. Nov 25th, Alfred
Buffers, age II. He had been resident
Of Denver since 1860. He was president
pro TEN of the first Colorado Legislature
At one time he was quite well known
here. He was charter member of the
Colorado society OF pioneers and was
buried under their auspices.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Frozen to Death.

The greatest loss to this COM
nunity resulting from our recent
storm and certainly the most sad
that could have happened is the
freezing to death of Leonard w.
Wood of the Bijou district. We
nave only been able, on account
of the phone lines being down,
to get but very meager report
out understand that he left home
Friday and his body was not found
until the next Tuesday.
Larry McCarty phoned to Carl
Osborne and he and Matt Fink
walked to town Wednesday even
ing to notify Coroner Rogers. 1t
being impossible for DR.. Rogers
to reach there he deputized Fred
Baehman to act as coroner in the
case.
1t is presumed that Mr.. Wood
was out looking for stock, night
overtaking him and becoming lost
and exhausted he froze to death.
Mr.. Wood was brother-in-law
of Mrs. Jack Wood and lived only
a short distance from them.
The immediate family left to
mourn his death consits of: wife,
a daughter, Mrs. John Gair, and
two sons, Clarence and Earl.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
TEREsT OF Ebert ELRERT DIVIDE COUNTRY
School Notes.
durrah for Cllristmasl

Hurrah for Christmas!
George Carnahan is carrying a
very black eye, due to fall on
the ice.
Next week is our holiday week
and all are planning for some
good times.
Mrs. Kelly, Mrs. Taylor and
Miss Whiting were welcome visi-
tors this week.
Alice Moore is spending the
week with Miss Lindsey on ac-
count of the rough roads and the
long distance to her home.
The Grammar Grade pupils
spent part of Tuesday morning in
the Primary room while the stove
in their room was being repaired.
Welt Jewell was gladly wei
coined back to the ranks of the
Primary room Monday after an
absence of two months on ac-
count of scarlet fever.
After a weeks absence on ac-
count of the condition of the roaes
Arthur and Ella Stringham, Ed
die Kunze, James and Mary Glib
son, Walter and Harold Dietrich,
Ebert and Orville Kelly, May
Scott, George, Harold, Henry and
Dewey Carnahan are again in
school.
The pupils of the Primary room
nave been busy making Christ
mas booklets, cards and boxes.
All wrote letters to Santa Claus
one day. The following is one
written by a Third Grade girl:
ELBERT, Colo, Dec. 5, 1918.
Dear Friend Santa: wonder
how you are getting along siAoe'
asst Christmas. | wish you would
oring me box of paints and a
pair of hair ribbons. | live one
nile north Of Ebert. Oh, | wish
Sou would bring Helen a doll.
You can come down the chimney.
iood bye until next Christmas.
MARIE PoTTENGER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
A Strenuous Trip.

The Cottage hotel is is in re-
eaipt of letter from Rev. Love-
less, who in company with Mr..
Smith, after being snowbound in
Elbert for week started to Den
yer on foot. He says, after
leaving Ebert early in the morn
ing we reached Elizabeth after a
twelve hour walk. Next morn
ing we started again and after
fourteen hours hard work we stop
ped over night at farm house
near Hill Top, where we were
picked up by the rotary snow plow
and taken to Parker. Next day we
hoofed it to Denver. Here took
the train for Snyder, Colo, my
home town, and then walked FIVE
miles through the deep snow to
my ranch. +" Mr.. Loveless SAYS
he was "all in' when he arrived
home.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

Lutheran Mission lin the El-
bert Union church,. PECULIAR
preaching service on the second
and fourth Sundays in the month
at 2 p. m.
Rev. w. Zimmerman. Pastor
Thirty-three sacks of mail were
received at the Ebert post office
last Saturday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Spud Valley Items
CFron JemIma.)

fiOih 1eihlmhJ
Ruby Dittemore had an attack OF ton
silitis last week but is improving.
The people are rejoicing over the road
being opened up into Elbert again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Rhudy expect TO
move on the Geisinger ranch this week.
Miss Jessie Dittemore has been at the
home Of John Rcnard, near Kiowa, since
Thanksgiving week
Mrs. Fred Dittemore left for Califor-
MIA Thanksgiving week, where she will
make an extended yisit.
Mrs. Tindall OF Atwood, Kans., left
for her home Saturday morning. She
has been with her sister, Mrs. John Mel
burn, who had stroke Of paralysis.
Dr. Denny passed through this vi
cinity on his way TO Cherry creek, where
he was called to the homo Of Mr.. VIM.
Arlesbrook. The doctor found the road
so bad that it was necessary for him to
change horses at Tom Cantril's.
The pupils OF the James school are
preparing Christmas entertainment to
be given Tuesday afternoon, December
I'D. The girls met Saturday and gave
the school house a general cleaning
while the boys procured Christmas
tree and eyergreens.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
ebert and Vicinity

Sunday papers at the Tribune
office
Mrs. F. A. Dotson was a Den
yer passenger Wednesday morn
ing.
Fourteen sacks of mail were de-
livered at the Fondis post office
Tuesday by Mr.. Taylor.
w. B. Hale went to Denver
Tuesday morning to spend the
holidays with his family.
Real Estate Loans. If you want
real estate loan see
]. E. Mayer
Homer Wilson of Elizabeth was
in town over Sunday. He missed
a week on account of the trains
being blockaded.
Mr., Grouse arrived in town
Monday, his first trip since the
storm. He left his home at 8 a
m. and arrived in Ebert 4:3O
p. m.
Mrs. H. t. Irwin and little
grandson arrived Wed n S d ay
evening and the family have gone
to housekeeping in Mrs. Jos.
Oaks property.
We will show a nifty" up-to-
date line of Ladies' and Children's
manufacturers sample Coats at
greatly reduced prices, beginning
next week.
GATES Nero. Co.
Mrs. Joseph Oaks and daugh-
ter, Miss Lena, succeeded in get
ting home from Denver last Fri
day evening. Mrs. Oaks has
been on the sick list since her
return.
j. Tintle, who lives in the south
west corner of Elbert county,
stopped in town Saturday night,
not being able to make the rouno
trip in one day on account of the
roads being blockaded.
w. Plant, John Clibon, M. Det-
wiler, Oscar Ericsson and severa
others Wednesday opened the
road between Elbert and Plant.
ranch by shoveling out the snow,
thus avoiding going through SO
many pastures.
A moving picture man was in
town Tuesday evening looking for
a room in which to give a show.
AS he could not make satisfactory
arrangements for the hall he de-
parted for greener pastures the
next morning.
A Mr.. Moody went to his home
in Denver Saturday morning to
visit his family. He has been
digging coal at the John McCune
coal bank east of Fondis, but
work was stopped until the roads
got in condition so the farmers
could haul coal.
While at the residence of Harry
Collins, Monday, DR.. Denny's
team succeeded in getting away
from him and circled around in
the barn lot until they got into
such deep drift they had to stop.
They upset the sleigh and scat
tered lap robes and medicine pro-
miscuously over the lot.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Christmas Gifts for Everybody

To the busy shopper holiday
able We going to do all make Christ
shopping this year.
We will have the brightest great
variety of really desirable people
We will have all the goods
arranged in of the you
can make purchases in the least possible time
We rcec school
teachers and others who will quantities
We quoting interesting fresh
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19


For Sale. Fine oats hay, In
quire of D. C. Corbett.
Mrs. Lee Foote went to Hugo
Monday to visit her mother.
Miss Alta CARING of Denver is
spending the week at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Grin.
Miss Evelyn Cornforth took the
afternoon train on Monday for
Denver, returning Wednesday.
For Sale-A few good Holstein
heifers and fine bull calf.
Eric Matthews.
Fondis now receives mail every
other day, as it takes the greater
part of one day for the mail car
rier to make the tsip one way.
Misses Gladys Lindsey and Mel
lie Hart visited with Elizabeth
friends Saturday, returning home
on Sunday mornings passenger.
'Adolph Kunze is walking about
with his arm in a sling, his hand
being badly swollen. He knows
of no other cause for it but
shoveling snow.
Mrs. Alex. Brazelton and sis
ter, Mrs. Clara Hobbs, returned
Sunday from Florence, W where.
they had been visiting and We're
snowbound a week,
Fred Long returned to his du-
ties at the state capital Monday
morning after a visit over Sun
day with his family. This was
his first trip home in two weeks.
George McKimmie was in Den
yer and Parker the first of the
week. He was accompanied home
Thursday by Mrs. McKimmie and
the children who had been visit
ing at Parker.
The regular Xmas tree program
and treat will be held at the Ell
bert Presbyterian church We'd
nesday evening, December "a.
Come and bring the children to
see Santa Claus.
On account of no zephyrs the
past week the windmills went on
strike and refused to turn, conse-
quently no water. A. G. Corn
forth thought he'd fool the wind
so he purchased a gasoline engine.
Tuesday mornings south bound
train killed a horse and mule and
seriously injured another horse,
just this side of Sullivan, the ami
mails getting on the right of waG
on account of the fence being
down.
A snowbank party consisting of
Misses Black, Evans and Whit
ing went to the hills Sunday and
had supper. 'Weinies" and
toasted marshmallows were the
menu. From all reports most
enjoyable time was had even
though the weather was not pro-
pitious for picnics.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Church Notice.

On account of the recent snow
storm causing a delay of the
mail for about a week the meet
ing called for the election of off
GERS for the new Union church
will be held on Tuesday, Decem-
ber 80, at 2 p. m.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

For Sale.- brand new 0 hole Hoo
sier Range, full nickle tsimed, Is Gallon
reservoir all the latest improvments
burns coal OF wood, has large oven with
Thermometer, Jorge warming closet. ect
Worth s65, price s35 s taken at orco.
Ask Mrs. G. A. Mathews.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Or. HENDERSON, DENTIST, OF
SIS WYOMING BUILDING, DENVER
Will be in
Elbert, Monday. Dec. 20.
FOR SALE
Bargain by Owner.
100 acre improved ranch.
Choice

G5 acres in cultivation. Almost level
land. 3 room house, we'll and windmill,
dugout, horse and COW barn, cornerib,
big chicken coops. ~ acres in timber,
big spring in pasture, fine water. easy
telephone connections, half mile from
school, three miles s. W. Of Kiowa,
seven miles from Gilbert aud six miles
from Elizabeth.
Price si5. per acre One fourth cash.
il desired will give eighteen years time
on balance, annual payments, per
cent interest.
A. vanremmen, rondis, Colo.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Santa Claus Headquarters
are at the
CITY DRUG STORE.

We have added Hearse to our
Undertaking equipment and are now
position to take care OF funerals in
an up-to-date and satisfactory man
ner. Russell Gates Me~eant1e Co.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

(From Josephus.
Jessie Dittcmore is visiting in kiowa.
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19
Specials for Next Week

Mems Duck Coats. sheep lined, $50, Ats
Mems Duck Coats, blanket lined $50 200
Silkoleen Quilts regular 8 So for 290
Outing Flannels, regular 10c, for 07
Children's Coats, regular g. 90, for 500
Children's Coats, regular 900. for 800
Children's Coats, regular 400, for 800
Children's Coats, regular a 90, for 290
Children's Coats, regular l2 so, for 1000
Children's Coats, regular 7. 90, for 600
Ladies' Coats, regular 900. for 800
Ladies' Coats, regular 500 for 400
The Elbert County tribune., 1913-12-19

Wheat Bran, regular $1.35, for-$ 1.25
Apples, box, regular LOO, for .S5
Apples, box, regular / 25, for 11O
Apples, box. regular 1.60. for LBS
Lenox Soap, regular Sc bars for .25
Extracts, Vanilla, regular 10c, for .08
Extracts, Lemon regular 10c, for .08
Extracts, Lemon, regular 25c, for 20
Extracts, Vanilla, regular 25c, for 20
Union Leader tobacco, regular 1Oc .07
Stag Tobacco, regular 10c, for - 07
Climax Tobacco regular SOC, for -45
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-05-13
Other Views Expressed.

General Albert Estoplnall of Louisi-
, ana, a member OF the house naval af-
fairs committee. today criticised the
shortsighted policy of the Democrats In
congress In their rejection of a naval
programme which contemplated the ALL
thorization OF n sufficient number of bat
tleShps year TO meet the naval In
crease of the foreign maritime powers,
81 was last year. ! am this year. IN
favor OF two speedy batteshtps OF the
first class" said General Bstopinall. II
am not in favor OF a huge battleship
such rs the naval board Is reported to
have suggested. We have restricted the
size Of the Panama canal. which must
transfer our battleshps from the Allan
tic TO the Pacific ocean and l do not
see how 81 Is possible for US to build
battleship OF a dimension suggested
that will not have a greater length and
breadth than the canal can accommo-
date"
Representative Michael L. Burke. Wis
consin: IT am more than glad I voted
last year for two battleships and I am
sorry that this naval programme did
not stand In the house. ! have been
twitted because OF my vote. members OF
the house telling me that not one In
thousand in my state has ever seen a
battleship. That may be true, but we
are patriotic and In times OF danger we
like 10 feel that We arc protected.
"I believe that Secretary Daniels OF
the navy stands for a greater navy.
am with him. | am opposed TO the. lit
tie American policy We can have
peace when we are prepared 10 enforce
peace"