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Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11

W the german grocer as the
janitor of Paradise Flats
lounged into the store the other even
Ing
"Yes, it's me-"
"Und you vhas aliveY
"Just about"
"Vhas it more troubles NIT your ten
antS?"
"Thats it. Do l look all broke upT'
"Mr. Sprocket, you vhas looking like
some man nit his toes in der grave"
81 shouldn't wonder There was an
hour or so last night when l didn't
know whether I'd be living today or
not"
Did you go most dead NIT dot asth-
MAJ"
mo, it wasn't the asthma altogether.
In fact. the asthma was as good as left
out of it. Those people broke loose
again. you see, and the nervous strain
on me almost knocked me out"
"Vhat wicked people. what wick
ed world. Und so dere vhas some
more rows?"
II told you the other day about the
three ladies having scrap" replied the
janitor as he settled himself down on
the head of barrel. "Well. they went
about with their noses in the air for
day or two and then decided to make it
up. That's woman's way, you know.
They couldn't visit each other while
they were mad, and each one of the
three was just dying to see how the
others had furnished up their rooms
and whether the whole family had to
sleep in one bed or not Mrs. O'Sulli-
van had the most curiosity, and as
she had drawn a diamond ring with a
pound of fifty cent tea and wanted to
show it off she decided to give in first
Yesterday morning she knocked on the
dago's door, and the dago put her nose
out and asked:
"'Wh2ta you wanta of me, ehY
Makes First Overtures.
"'Countess, I've come to make up
wild ye,' said OSulivan. 'Sayin' nothin'
of the words in the Bible and the
tteachin's of good men that we should
dwell together in harmony. Pm will
in to believe that l was mistaken in
We as dago. The way ye used yer
fingers in me hair, to say nothin' of the
bat on me mouth proves that ye are
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
Did Good Work.

"Is college education a success for
girls?
at was a brilliant success in the
case of my daughter. She is to marry
one of her professors this week.
Kansas City Journal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
Strong Hint.

Miss Pinkie. how do you like my
new hat?"
Il like it ever so much better Mr..
Smythkins, when you are holding it in
your hand."-Chicago Tribune.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
His Preference,

you say I've got to take more out
door exercise. doctor. Any particular
kind?"
No; anything that will keep you
moving will do
"All right Some day we're going to
have movable sidewalks; then I'll take
a seat in an easy chair and circulate
all over town. n."-Chicago Tribune.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
The Secret.

Mr. Gazip = That romantic Miss
Passe says there is 4 secret connected
with her birth
Miss Pickles-So I've heard It's the
date.-New York Globe
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
Pretty Bad.

Wife-Aren't you going to snoisa
those cigars ] gave you? Husband
No I'm keeping them till Tommy he--
gins to want to smoke. They'll settla..
it-Illustrated Bits.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
He Knew.

Lady Customer wish to ten yoa
how these shoes of mine are to ba
made Shoemaker-Oh. | know THAI
well enough-large inside and small
outside. e.-Meggendorfer Batter
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
Epicurates.

Rector-All my assistant clergy seem
fond of dining out.
Rector's wife-Yes. Mrs. Church Pill.
lar refers to them as epicurates.-Phi
adelphia Record.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11

Leading Man-At our last perform.
ance | was recalled four times.
Hotel Keeper-That so? At our last
election we recalled two judges an a
mayor, but we only had to do it once
Chicago Daily News.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
PARADISE FLATS.
The Three Star Lodgers Have a
Reconciliation.
BUT ROW STARTS AGAIN.

1t Was All Because of an III Timed Taxi
Ride and Feminine Jealousy, Accord
ing to the Janitor-Another Outbreak
Imminent.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1913-09-11
BY M. QUAD.

Copyright 1913. by Associated Literary
Press
"W y HAS dot you or somepody
"A 4 else, Mr.. Sprockct?" quer.ed
W the german grocer as the
janitor of Paradise Flats
lounged into the store the other even
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
BIG OFFICES TO
bEL0CATEDHERE
COLLECTION DEPARTMENT OF
THE NTERNATIONAL HARVEST.
Err co. WILL BE TRANSFERRED
FROM GRAND FORKS TO MiNOT.

Arrangements are being made at the
big International Harvester Co. build
ing in this city, for the transferring Of
the collection department Of that con-
Germ from Grand Forks to this city
This Will mean an addition of
about 40 employees and the offices
will be remodelled to receive them.
The change is made for the sake Of
convenience, besides the International
Harvester Co. has one Of the best build
ings here that the company owns in
the United States.
The International Harvester Co. Is
to be congratulated upon choosing Mi
not as it's collection headquarters.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
SAWYER WOMAN
DIED THURSDAY
MRS. HENRY ToFFLEMiRE, WIFE
OF PROMINENT MERCHANT,
DIED VERY SUDDENLY.

Mrs. Henry Toff1emire, wife OF one Of
Sawyer's prominent merchants, passed
away very suddenly at her home In
Sawyer. Thursday morning. from an
attack Of heart trouble. The funeral
was held from the Congregational
church at Sawyer, Sunday, Rev. w. K.
Bloom, Minot's Congregational minis
ter, preaching comforting sermon.
The remains were inferred at Sawyer.
A large number of friends Of the
good woman gathered to pay the last
tribute Of respect to one, who by her
gracious. deeds, had won the esteem OF
all
Ida Richmond Tofflemire was born in
Marshall county, Ia, thirty-nine years
ago. Seven years ago she accompanied
Mr.. Tofflemire and her son, who Is
now twelve years Of age, to Sawyer.
where she resided until the day of her
death. The deceased was sister of
Mrs. F. s. Tofflemire of this city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

1
|FSasS news came that the belea-
guered stronghold had fallen
The Michigan had won into the Steel
City.
Two men were scrambling over each
other. turning the state upside down.
because each lusted for power and
hated the other. Victory by either. If
one might judge by the past. meant
corruption, thievery, oppression in.
Justice. and it would be won for him
BY characteristic means. The people
knew 1t.
| Between the two camps wandered q
lonely voice, preaching honesty. de-
cency, liberty. equity. He was worthy
b preach. He was the sort of man
10 whom other men gladly entrust their
most important private affairs. He
was fitted BY capacity. BY study. by
Ideals for the pure function of gov
eminent. He had put aside prefer
msnt. money. love-the trio Of rewards
for any one of which men daily sell
their souls that he might be the filter
for his task.
And as be went about that spring
preaching his crusade scanty audiences
listened carelessly or with suspicion
bred of many receptions and syste.
matte miseducatiOn; let US be just
inadvertently responsive.
John was in the Steel City one night
speaking ut a public meeting. He was
often laughed at for proftering old
fashioned oratory In the day Of the
ubiquitous newspaper. But It was the
| euly way in which he could reach the
people. since the columns Of the sub
ddized press were not open to him or
~ crusade. He went away from tho
Ill heavily downcAst. The audience
had been small, anything but enthusi-
astic, and he had spoken poorly. There
= no encouragement like unto that Of
the man who believes he has message
70 give and knows that he has deliv-
cred 1t inadeqnately .5s
His way to the hotel took him along
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

w. A. Peck reports many entries in
the boys corn growing contest. free
seed for which he furnishes. Cut out
the blank found elsewhere in the In
dependent and mail to Mr.. Peck. 1t
will do you good to compete whether
you win prize or not. Get your daddy
to set aside a small patch and show
him a few tricks about growing corn
You cen do it.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

The time Of the Fargo-Surrey train
has been changed from 500 o'clock a.
m. to $40 a. m.
Phil Myers expects to open his
Cafeteria in the basement of the Tenn
pie Court block about April 10. The
new place will be one OF rare beauty
and a Joy forever.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

Leo Feehan, the Independents press
man. Is at home recuperating from an
injury received several weeks ago,
when heavy form struck his ankle.
He is improving nicely and will be back
at work soon.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

FOR SAlE--Prairie Farms of
100 acres each, on Terms of $500
down and Sis per month so In
terest. Prices $40 to $40 per acre.
A Safe Investment. Phone III,
or call at The Savings Deposit
Bank. If
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

c. w. Spence, the popular salesman
for the Barnhart Bros. & Spindler type
foundry, was here Sunday. Charley
owns a fine home along Lake Mime
tonka and smiled as he told US Of 600
blooded Rhode Island Red chicks
Matching already, with 500 more due
to appear this week. Mrs. Spence -
superintendent Of the poultry ranch
and is making moro money than many
men,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

VIM. Schollerman and family Of Car
pic, passed thru Minot Monday enroute
home from Lake Park, Ia, and St.
Charles, Mimi. where they spent the
winter with relatives
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

Mrs. Reighart will soon return from
San Antonio, Tex, when the Reighart
family will occupy the Wright cottage
on Fifth street
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Dingman returned from
Michigan where they were called by
the precarious Illness Of the formers
mother, who Is hardly liable to recover.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

President Halvorson left for Canada
Friday where he is looking after ex-
tenslve real estate interests.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20

We have carload Of Marquis Wheat shipped
direct from Saskatchewan, Canada, 99% termination
at $2,25 per bushel This is the wheat that took
100000 prize for best wheat in America; baking
1907. This wheat has yielded as high rs bushels
per and is days earlier than any other wheat
We have choice lot Of Bronze Grass, 95%
termination, and free from Quack Grass. North
western Dent Seed Corn, North Dakota grown,
90% termination North Dakota White Flint and
Millet, Clover, Alfalfa, Canadian Field Pea. and
Timothy. In fact, all kinds Of field and grass seeds.
All our seeds have been tested at the Agricultural
College for Purity and termination, and the best
that money can buy.
Special prices made IN large lots and to Clubs,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1913-03-20
CHAPTER XVI.
A Deserted Jordan.

"a HE consterna ton In the royal
palace was great when the
eSS3sSl news came that the belea-
guered stronghold had fallen
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15
Rules of the Road for Auto SITS
and Others Under Highway Law

The new highway law contains
rules of the road" for drivers OF
autos and other vehicles taht will be
observed by all who do not want to
run the risk of a maximum Of 5000
fine and six months Imprisonment or
both. The rules are laid down IN
the following sections of the enact
ment:
Sec. 26. Every motor vehicle oper-
ated or driven upon the public high
ways of this state shall be provided
with adequate brakes in good work
ing order and sufficient to control
such vehicle at all times when the
same is in use, and an adequate horn
or other device for signaling suf-
ficient under all conditions to give
timely warning of the approach of
the motor vehicle, and shall, during
the period from one hour after sun
set to one hour before sunrise dis
play at least two lighted lamps on
the front and one on the rear OF
such vehicle, which shall also display
a red light visible from the rear; the
white light Of such rear lamp shall
shine upon and illuminate the
number plate carried on the rear OF
such vehicle SO that the said num-
Der shall be clearly visible at dis
lance Of 100 feet. The light Of the
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15

en-:
Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Johnston.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Cross.
Origin OF Mothers Day, Mrs. Fritch
man.
Vocal Duett, Mrs. Johnston and Mrf
Parsons.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Cross.
Reading, Mrs. Miller.
Delicious refreshments were served
at small tables. Each guest was
presented with white carnation.
Malinda Precht returned last Thurs
day from Boise where she has been
In a hospital for three months. She
is at present stopping with her sis
ter, Mrs. Carstens in Payette. She
is getting along nicely. We are all
glad to see her back.
Harry Small spent Friday and Sat
urday at the home Of his aunt, Mrs.
Miller.
Mrs. C. P. Lattig was the charming
hostess to the members of the x. Y.
q. Club of Payette last Tuesday af-
ternoon. The house was beautifully
decorated in cherry and apple BIOS
some. The ladies went out on the
Pony in the morning. A delicious
two course luncheon was served at
noon, covers being laid for twelve.
The ladies departed on the afternoon
Pony for their homes voting Mrs.
Lattig a most loyal entertainer.
Mrs. Foster OF Payette was the
guest of Mrs. Emil Dean one day last
week.
Mrs. Essenberg left Tuesday for
Berkeley, California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walters spent FRI
day and Saturday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fenske. They have locat- +
ed in Payette.
A number of men left for Cald- |
well Tuesday morning on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oster and family
spent Sunday out on the bench W tn
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Woods drove !
to Emmett in theri automobile last
Mrs. Michael Harris and Chi dren |
spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15
LOWER PAYElTi VALLEY

The L. s. U. delightfully."- entertain
ed the ladies o. the neighborhood
with Mothers Day program last
Wednesday afternoon. The rooms
were decorated in a color scheme Of
purple and white flowers and bunt-
ing. The following program was Civ.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15

tune of running the blade of his
knife through the palm Of his right
hand.
School will be out In one more
week. The pupils are busy taking
examinations and practicing for the
closing exercises.
The city council OF New Plymouth
have granted franchise to the
Beaver River Power Co. for light
ing purposes.
Born to Geo. Reed and wife, Tues
day, May 10, boy.
R. c. Pierce of Nyssa was abusines
visitor here Monday.
r. G. Pierce of Nyssa was bus
ness visitor here Monday.
r. Emery and wife Of La Grande,
Oregon, stopped off for few days
visit with Geo. Small and wife on
their way to Emmett where they
will take charge of the Russell He
tel. Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Small en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Birch
oux and two children of Vale, Ore
gon, who motored over in their car
returning home Monday morning.
Jim Carpenter and wife are jo.c-
ing over the arrival of baby boy,
born Monday, May 10.
Mnoday evening the Christ an En-
deavor held business meeting at
the 10 Mason home and planned a So
cial to be given, May goth, at the
Niswander home.
Glenn Williams cousin Of P. Mon
roe Smock and his friend c. R.
Whittenberger of Ccchranty, Penn,
visited at the Smock home this week.
They are so well pleased with Idaho
that they have accepted positions
with Bernard Eas. man and expect to
stay all summer.
Teddy Hyde and ally May are
about to close deal through the
real estate firm of Thompson and
Mcbride for the purchase of a merry
go round. Mr.. May accompanied by
Mr.. Thompson left Tuesday for Tins
ley, S. OAK, to look over the intend
ed purchase.
Harry Small VISITED Fricay ard Sat
lrday in Payette his aunt Mrs. C.
Fl. Miller.
William Gordon, travelling salesman
Tor a coal company of SAT- Lake,
was an over Sunday visitor with his
cousin Mrs. P. M. Smock.
The Congregational Sunday School
has appointed Thos. Weir and Rev.
r. H. Gilbert for delegates to attend
he Sunday School convention to be
leld at Washoe next Sunday.
Mrs. John Herfurth and two child
rem of Boise are visiting at the L.
home.
The P. v. engine got stalled up by
Falk Tuesday morning and had to |
all out the other engine from Pay
ute to help them back.
freak egg is on exhibition in the
irug store window that was laid by
/ Buff Orpington pullet. 1t is
louble egg with one egg inside the
,ther the inside egg is just an ordin
Try size while the outside one meas
Tres IL inches long. Both have
perfect shell.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15

front lamps shall be visible at laest
200 feet In the direction In which the
vehicle is proceeding. Every person
operating or driving motor vehicle
on the public highways OF this state
shall also, when approaching cross
road outside Of the limits Of the
city or Incorporated village, or 9TH
or intersecting highway or street
or curve or corner in a highway or
street, where the operators view is
obstructed slow down the speed OF
the same and shall suond his hron
or other device for signaling in
such a manner to give notice and
warning Of his approach; provided
that motorcycle shall be considered
to have complied with the provision
of this section by carrying one front
lamp visible for the distance OF 100
feet.
Sec. 27. Whenever a person oper-
ating a motor vehicle shall meet on
the public highways any person rid
ing or driving horse or horses or
other draft animals or any other
vehicle, the person so operating said
motor vehicle shall reasonably turn
the same to the right SO as to give
half of the travel road, If practical
BILE, and fair and equal opportuni-
ty to pass to the other without inter
ference; or If they are travelling in
the same direction the person over
taking shall pass on the let side of
the person so overtaken, and the
person overtaken shall give the 9th
er a convenient opportunity to pass
IL II can be done without endangering
his own vehicle, person, horses or
other draft animals; prvioded, that on
canon roads or other roads bordering
on any precipice, stream or river and
upon dugways, such person operating
such motor vehicle shall be required
to drive nearest to any such precipice
stream or river and the lower side OF
the dugway. Tiny person operating
any motor vehicle upon any public
shall give warning, either
by blowing a horn or ringing bell,
within so and not to exceed 100 yards
distant from any person riding or
driving any horse or horses or any
vehicle drawn by horses or any 9th
er draft animal which the said motor
vehicle may meet or overtaka and
shall also give such warning upon
any sharp turn, curve
or dugway or other dangerous place
upon such highway shall reduce the
speed of such motor vehicle and
shall have the same under perfect
control.
Sec. %. Every person operating
4 motor vehicle on any highways of
he state shall drive the same in a
,areful and prudent manner and at
/ rate of speed so as not to endang-
sr the property of another or the
life or limb Of any person; provided
hat rate of speed in excess Of 80
niles an hour for not less than one
quarter of a mile shall be presump-
i've evidence of driving at rate of
jpeed which Is not careful or prudent.
For Sale-Ten shares of stock In
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15
new PLYMOUTH NOTES

urday evening in the Pioneer Hall.
Miss Lillian Swatman who is a.
tending school in Caldwell is spend
ing a few days with her parents, B.
F. Swatman and wife. Mss Ii liam
will graduate from the College OF IDA
no this year.
The following teachers have been
re-hired to teach in the New Pl y
mouth schools for the next term
Prof. Strong, Mrs. Beigler, high
school, Harry Thomson. eighth grade,
Miss Burris. sixth and sevneth, Miss
Morrison, fourth A and fifth, Miss
Daisy Mason, third and fourth b,
Miss Marilla Hanigan, first and Sc
cond grades and w. c. Preston at
Valley View School House
Fishing was the order of the day
Sunday everyone taking advantage
Of the good weather. All report a
good catch.
DR.. Drysdale was called to Boise
Monday to attend Mrs. Susan eKtch-
UNI who is Ill with pneumonia.
Charley Phillips. alter a tussle with
a broken leg, is able to be out again
although still going on crdtches.
The Misses Daisy and Lucy Mas
have purchased a new Adam Scheaf
piano which is planned as surprise
for Miss Bernice. on her return from
Moscow where she is studying mus
ic at the University Of Idaho.
A party composed of Jay Bl,yden
and wife OF Payette, Mrs. Frank Lew
is of Jameson, oregon. Miss Goldie
Blayden Of Big Willow and Walter
Hezeltine of Payette mtoored up
from Payette Thursday for a visit
with w. B. Anderson and wife.
The Baptists are Planning d Get
Together meeting to be held Frieay
evening at the church. Free refresh
ments and entertainment will be
furnished.
William Cess Of Boise was a New
Plymouth visitor Friday.
Manager Orr Of the Idaho-Oregon
Light and Power Co. was transactirg
business here one day last week.
The High School nine of Vale, Ore
gon. played a return game with the
New Plymouth High here Friday. tt
visiting boys were not able to run
in a score while the home boys made
three.
Henry Weidner and wife, Mr.. Har-
rlngton and daughter Lucille and
Sherman Cox motored up from Pay
cite Sunday for a visit with E. E
Cox and wife.
Ross Mason was Boise visitor
Monday of this week.
Leo Schmidt is having a car load
Of Ben Davis apples packed this week
Mrs. Peter Albert returned Friday !
from Portland, Oregon, where she has
been at the bed side of her daught-r
Mrs. o. B. Fitch who is suffering
with appendicitis but is too weak to
stand an operation.
New Plymouth was treated to
fine shower Monday afternoon which
did considerable good to the vegeta-
ton.
DR.. w. T. Drysdale and wife return
ed home Saturday from Portland
where they have been at the bed
side of DR.. Emma Drake. They left
Mrs. Drake very much improved. She
intends to come to her daughters
,s soon as her health will permit to
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1913-05-15

For Sale-Ten shares Of stock In
the Payette Fruit Packing Associa-
ton. Payette Land & Improvement
Company. 10
For Sale or Rent.
Good As acres with fifteen acres
winter apples. balance hay and grain,
also 80 acres mostly grain, well To-
cated.-A- e. Wood, Payette. Idaho.
For Sale-Oats, wheat and barley
Phone 3SO-12. Henry Hansen, Pay
cite, Idaho. lott
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-07
IN ST. PAUL
Former Manager of the Remington
is Now Running willard Hotel
in the Minnesota City.

The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry w. Hall, who originally
opened and for several year success
fully managed the Hotel Remington,
will be pleased to learn that these
popular hosts are again engaged in
the hotel business, to which they
are both so well adapted. They have
organized a company and taken the
Willard Hotel It Saint Paul Mimi,
a hostelry of 200 rooms, centrally
located Mr.. Hall being president
and manager of the hotel company.
The Press predicts the success of
the Willard Hotel under its new
management as both Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall are competent hotel managers
from desk to kitchen, and the genial
Harry in the office is always popu-
lar with the travelling public.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1913-08-07
AMBASSADOR WILSON HAS
THROWN UP HIS JOB

Secretary Bryan announced Mon
day that he had accepted the resig-
nation of Henry Lane Wilson AZ
ambassador to Mexico. 1t becomes
effective October 18th. At that
time President Wilson will prob-
ably announce his attitude toward
the Mexican government, and it is
anticipated that he will not recoe-
nize the Huerta regime. The am
bassador did not represent the Mexi-
can policy of the present administra-
ton.