The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-02
MURTAUGH NEWS.

Monday was school election day
and was held at the school house. A
trustee was elected to take the place
OF j. E. Steinour Francis L. Johnson
and J. I. Tolman were the candidates
and ]. l. TOlman was elected. Mrs.
E. d. Hunt acted as judge and F. Lee
Johnson clerk. More school room was
discussed and finally 1t was decided to
levy an 8-mil1 tax and to let the direc-
tors make room for all the pupils If
building for two or three classes
is to be built. 1t was the opinion Of
many not to build onto the old build
ing as in due time we will want a
large, new, and up-to-date school
building. But the way our country
is settling up and the town also, we
must have more room at present.
Three new houses are being built
In town. 1t Is rumored a general
merchandise store will soon be es-
tablished here.
The citizens of Murtaugh are very
sorry to lose one of our best families,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sautters, but it is Hey
burns gain and our loss. Mr.. Saul
tiers has been section foreman here
for several years and made many
friends, and Mrs. Sautters, who is a
good kind-hearted lady, was loved by
all ladies of Murtaugh.
The Ladies Aid met at the home of
Francis l.. johnson Thursday. Miss
Ina served refreshments to the ladies'.
Owing to the busy time and windy
day only few were out. Mesdames
Huffman, Hunt, Julian Johnson, Lee
Johnson, Miller, Steinour and Francis
L. Johnson were those present. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. R. r.
Kendell A neat sum was realized
from the apron sale Saturday.
Grace Gordon has been Ill this
week with severe cold.
Eli Dean made business trip to
Salt Lake this week.
Mr.. Meyers will look after Mr.. Saul
ter's ranch this summer.
Roy Hunt went to Kimberly on busi-
ness Saturday evening. returning
Sunday morning.
Bob Webb has returned from Colo
RADIO and with new motorcycle.
Mr.. Ed. True's family arrived
Thursday evening from Colorado, and
he arrived Friday with his car and
expects to make this his home. He
owns a ranch close to town.
e. D. Hunt has been doing some
rOadwork this week. He put In a con-
crete syphon south OF Murtaugh which
Is quite an improvement.
Mrs. Hunt received word this week
that her sister, Mrs. Dorrance Eng
strom, formerly Miss Fanny Clark,
will be here in June to visit her.
Mrs. Mcmahon and Mrs. Goss rode
up to the Fuller ranch, Artesian City,
Monday afternoon, returning In the
evening.
The young people gave surprise
party on Miss Bertha Bancroft at the
home of Mrs James Boyd, Friday
evening. A jolly good time was had
by all. Ice cream and cake were
served. They played games until a
late hour and departed, all declaring
that q. fine time was had. Those pres
ent were: Misses Ruth Kendell,
Blanche Goss, Dora Goss, Grace Cor
don, Mona Willard and Ina Johnson;
Messrs. Elmer Chance, Bruce, Cor
don, Ralph Huffman, Roy Hunt, Roy
Gordon, Bob Webb, Rob Kendell, DIV
er Johnson and Lloyd Jain.
Mr. Harry Dunlap was again to the
doctor with his broken limb. but did
not receive much encouragement. He
is afraid 1t will have to come off.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. @. Lee we're bust
ness visitors to Kimberly Friday.
5 DIR. Aaron and sister called at the
home Of Francis l.. johnson Sunday
evening. on their return home to
Twin Falls from Oakley.
e. II. Hooper moved his household
goods Monday from Castleford to his
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