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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
BOWLING

The Vaughan Robertson Drug Co
team won two out OF three games
from the Railroad y NJ. e. a. team
on the Newport alleys last night, in
close aud exciting games. Phipps
and Littlepage led the drug boys.
while Springer and Whitehead car
ried the honors for the Y. NJ. c. A.
aggregation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
The Weather

Virginia--Fair warmer Tuesday;
Wednesday unsettled; light to mod
crate variable winds. becoming south,
North Carolina-Fair Tuesday, war
mer in west portion Wednesday fair,
warmer; light to moderate variable
winds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18

About $4,000 tons of cork sSwdust
are used in Spain annually In pack
ing fruits for shipment Some A0,-
600 persons are employed In soma
manner in the cork industry in Spain.
with an average wage Of about 81
cents per day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
Judge Staples Designated.

Governor Mann yesterday desig-
mated Judge Staples to hold a portion
OF the November term OF the 0rayson
Circuit court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18

Schedule Tonight
Times Dispatch League.
Add Men VS.. Make-Ups,
Richmond League.
Richmond Lunch VS.. Alcos-
Central League.
Fonticeilo Springs VS.. O. II. Berry
q Company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18
Try 1t.

1t is wise man that can think
without talking. December Woman
Home Companion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-11-18

lcontinued on Sixth page.)
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
COUNTY, IDAHO THURSDAY AUGUST 2l 1913

within the boundaries set forth in par.
agraph six herein.
8. That the names of all freehold,
ers residing within said proposed dis.
trict with their postoffice addressc:
are as follows:
c. E. Groves, New Plymouth, Ida
no.
Amanda Groves, New Plymouth
Idaho.
w. E. Stuart, Falk, Idaho.
Bertha NJ. E. Patton, Falk, Idaho
Andrew Rasmussen, Falk, Idaho.
Joshua C. Oliver, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Charles A. Patton, Falk, Idaho.
John Babcock, Falk, Idaho.
Edward T. Hoagland. Falk, Idaho
Clark Pickett, Falk, Idaho.
Walter W. Nichols, Falk, Idaho.
John H. Nichols, Falk, Idaho.
Ellen Nichols, Falk, Idaho.
Joseph B. Scholl, Emmett, Idaho.
Charles Carroll Randall, Falk, Ida
no.
Ed L. Miller. New Plymouth, Ida
no.
Cora Miller, Falk, Idaho.
James w. Patton. Falk, Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
.PRUNE PACKING BEGINS
next WEEK
Westlake Fruit Farm VIII Start
Operations-Fruit
Ripening Rapidly

The Westlake Fruit Farm will start
picking and packing prunes next week
Only the ripe fruit will be picked at
this time, but it is planned to get a
few carloads on the market early.
The prune trees are now mass of
purple and the fruit is rapidly devel-
oping Very little of it, however, will
be ready for harvest in less than two
weeks. E. K. Hayes has sold his crop
to the Max Mayfeld company, and
they will pack in the old packing
house next to the electric light plant
building. The Fruit Association will
handle all prunes offered and will pack
in the warehouse.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
DITCH ASSESSMENT IS
$3.50 Per acre
Board Will Meet to EquaIize AS
sessments September Is
Bond Money Coming

The board of directors of the En-
NETT Irrigation District met Tuesday
and fixed the annual assessment for
maintenance and improvement for
$3.50 per acre. This will raise $685.
385. This is generally satisfactory
to the water users and is lower than
expected in view of the immense
amount of improvement that has been
made and is contemplated the coming
kear.
The board will meet September Is
nd continue in session for five days
consider claims for corrections of
assessment.
A telegram was received Monday
from j. J. Corkill & Co., of Chicago,
stating that the first payment on the
block of bonds which were sold at par,
will be made September 1.
The funds derived from this years
assessment will, it is believed, put the
canal in good shape. The improve
ments made the past year have been
Of permanent character and have
made marked change in the efficien-
cy of the system.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

The Hotel Heigho at New Meadows
is one of the best appointed and most
homelike hotels we have ever stop
ped at The furnishings are elegant
and the service is all that could be
desired. The depot is a handsome
two-story brick. Here our E. G. Dunn
is in charge of the ticket department
and is favorite with the travelling
public because of his courtesy and
jovial manners. His son Glenn Ia
little fellow in knee breeches when
he lived here) is taller than his dad
and holds position as brakeman on
the passenger run. He is manly
and handsome young man and in his
uniform of blue he makes fine ap-
pearance. He attends strictly to bus
mess while on duty and will make his
mark in the railroad world.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
INCIDENTS OF A WEEKS
VACATION
Little Stories of a Trip to the
Lakes and Meadows
Country.

The worst part of vacation-es-
pecially when it is taken among the
big pines and along the mountain
streams where the trout are hungry
is the getting back to work. You
probably have heard what General
Sherman said about war, and also
what some fellow with an apt ex-
preston once said about being poor.
We never did care about being as rich
as Rockefeller, but we would like to
have enough to stay in the noun
tains a month every summer instead
of a week. But we're not rich, and
that's the reason we are back on the
job.
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Peaches Ripening

The big yellow and red Crawfords
are ripening and are in the market
Elbertas will be ready in week or
two. The season will probably be at
its height from September l to 15,
and those out of town who wish can
ming peaches should get them during
that time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

David W. Simmons, Emmett, Idaho.
John F. Caldwell, Emmett, Idaho.
William c. Harrison, Emmett, Ida
no.
Martin D. Morehouse, Emmett,
Idaho
. William F. Davidson, Emmett, Ida
no.
Anna Burns, Emmett, Idaho.
Frank Burns, Emmett, Idaho.
Chauncey W. Lake, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Louis Pare, Falk. Idaho.
Eddy F. Wells, Emmett, Idaho.
Sadie Mathews, Emmett, Idaho
William H. Burns, Emmett, Idaho.
Mary F. Burns, Emmett, Idaho
Davis Hunter, Emmett, Idaho.
Fred Baust, Emmett, Idaho
Trustees School District No. "a,
Emmett, Idaho.
Bramwell Corporation of Church
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
Emmett, Idaho.
John o. Whipple. Emmett, Idaho.
Columbia Holbrook, Falk, Idaho.
Eol
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

The Little Salmon is an ideal trout
stream, and it is not so deep but that
the fisherman can walk down the
stream and lure the speckled beauties
with his fly. The trout that rise for
the fly are not large-from six to II
inches is the average. But in the deep
pools the big bull trout lie, and these
may be caught by using bait and sink
ing; and when you get one on your
hook you've got fight on your hands
that will set your blood a-tingling and
require all the skill you possess to
land him. Some grayling are caught
in this stream. But it must require
a certain skill only possessed by the
Sail boy to catch them. Two farm
er boys who live nearby brought in
six one afternoon, but our party did
not so much as get strike from those
gamey fellows.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

When the good Lord created the
Meadows valley he must have e-k-
pected to make it his summer home.
1t is fit for the camping place of the
Almighty and if it were put up to US
we would rather go there to spend
our summers, ct least. than to go to
the city so graphically described by
the inspired writer. There are no
more beautiful places anywhere tnan
this Meadows valley. The valley it
self is picture of pastoral beauty
unsurpassed. 1t is the stockman's
paradise. Broad fields Of grain aid
meadow and pretty farm homes are
the central figures of this entranclng
scene. Encircling it are pine clad
hills, which, for the most part, have
not yet been touched by the lumber
mans ak or been marred by the ra-
pacious and cruel hands of industry.
The hillsides are covered with a
thick carpet of luxuriant bunch grass.
Here and there mountain streams
tumble headlong into the valley as
if seeking quiet repose and rest be-
tween the grass covered valley lands
before starting on their turbulent
Journey through the abrupt and pre-
cipitous canyons of the Salmon.
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porous. One of them was in Weiser
and stopped at the same hotel as the
writer. The editor ordered simple
meal, but the farmer recklessly called
for everything on the menu. When
the waiter brought the checks, one
called for 35 cents and the farmers
for S2.40.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

Editor Burroughs of the Caldwell
News was along. The first day he
sneaked off by himself to fish the
slow-moving river in the valley. He
came in to supper highly elated with
his catch. His creel was well filled
and he proudly displayed them to
the farmer with whom we were
stopping. He is kind hearted old
soul and really hated to be cruel,
but he couldn't tell lie and said:
"Them are not trout; them are suck
ers."
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

When the railroad comes many of
the ranchers will move on. In fact,
it is getting too crowded for some of
them now. One old man, who has been
there for 35 years, is prosperous and
has lovely home in the midst of a
2000-acre ranch, having its own
electric power plant, told US that the
country is being ruined. "Why," said
he, cts getting too crowded. Here
fellow has come and settled right
down next to me, only five miles to
the north. and there's another man
building place only six miles up this
road. 1 tell you it's getting so blam-
ed crowded that you can hardly turn
around I'll have to move soon,
guess" he said with sigh.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
Big Turnips.

Gordon Twillegar brought in this
week from his dry land farm on Will
low creek south of town fine specimens
of turnips, which were as large as
summer squashes. The largest
weigh 31a pounds.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
KEITHS TO MOVE

Lease Steward BuiIding-NlOdern
Front to be Put In.
E. C. Keith & Sons yesterday leas-
ed the Steward building, formerly oc-
cupied by the Mason drug store, 81 j
will move their stock of clothing and
furnishings the first of next month.
The building will be fitted up in fine
shape. Among the improvement s
will be "a modern plate glass front.
The location is first class and the
building desirable one from busi-
ness standpoint.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

idaho.
Cassious NJ. Nichols, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Daniel j. Wampler, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Leroy W. Caldwell, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Guy E. Caldwell, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
William G. Upson, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
B. c. Bertleson, New Plymouth,
Idaho.
Frank Kreizenbeck, Letha, Idaho.
Norman H. Frint, Letha, Idaho.
William S. Reed, Emmett, Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
EYergreen Sweet Corn.

Mrs. W. R. Davis is marketing
about the finest sweet corn we have
ever seen. The ears are perfect and
the kernels are sweet and full of
milk. 1t is the Evergreen variety.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
Early Cranes.

Delos Knox was showing some fine
punches of early grapes, both purple
ard white, this week. A bunch of
Niagaras were especially fine.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
Real Estate Sales.

w. E. Bell, Elva Bell and Harry
Chadwick have traded their bench
land for Spokane property. MIR
Chadwick receives a business build
ing valued at $4,000.
Fritz Schadt, Sr., has traded his 20
acre bench farm to John Naher of
Boise for 24e-acre ranch near Nc
Cook, Neb., and will move there.
A. NJ Harris this week bought a
40-acre improved farm on Deer Flat.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

Charged With Stealing Horse From
Calender Barn.
Sheriff Frank Breshears went to
Smiths Ferry on Tuesday to arrest
young man who is charged by Ernest
Calender with attempting to make
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

"Old" Cy Morrow-he of the High
valley roadhouse-is there, and he's
the same jolly Cy. He doesn't ap-
pear to be day older than he was
when we first met him nine years
ago, but he says he begins to feel
the years weighing little heavier
every year. He has big blacksmith
and wagon shop, and is doing well.
People come to him with work from
so to 100 miles. His two boys are
with him and assist him in the shop
when not in school. They are mighty
fine boys. and are great comfort to
their father. They have two smart
little ponies that are beauties. Many
tourists every year try to persuade
the boys to hire them out, but with
out success. The two girls, however,
used all their Establishments which
the lads could not resist and the re-
suit was an unexpected pleasure.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

The mountains on either side of
the Salmon are covered with dense
growth of timber. Most of it is yell
low pine, and large portion of it is
ripe. The settlers are expecting a
railroad to tap that great timber
belt before very long, and when it
does sawmills will be established and
the big old trees will fall.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
TRANSFER AUGUST "a

rain Service to Smiths Ferry First
OF Next Week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

A day was spent at Payette lakes.
The shores of that body of water
were lined with campers. 1t is a
beautiful place and is certain to be-
come the favorite summer resort of
Idaho. The railroad grade enters
the town of Mccall and stops at the
southeastern corner of the lake Here
E. H. Dewey and his associates have
agreed to build a large hotel. 1t is
not probable that the road will be
completed to this point before next
spring. During the tourist season
through daily trains will be inaugu-
rated. The Payette Lake Club has a
slightly location on the western side
of the lake. The Emmett group of
lots are well located, but do not COM
mand view of the lake, which is
somewhat of a disappointment. Dur
ing our stay there the Knights Tenn
plar had a committee there to in
vestigate the desirability of making
that the summer meeting place of
the grand commandery. Options on
a large blocks of lots just west of
the club grounds were taken and the
will recommend buying
them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

Those farmers up there are pros
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21
CANNING FACToRY's WORK

A Large Amount of Fruit and Peas
Handled.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

Finley Monroe, his wife and Lou
Use and Fred are enjoying themselves
in camp in Shellworth Park and Mr..
apd Mrs. Lee Miles are occupying a
tent on the east side of the lake. We
ran across Dan Woody, who is locat-
ed there as forest ranger.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

One can hear all sorts of railroad
rumors there and speculation is rife
as to how the Idaho Northern will
get out on it's journey north. Sur
veyors are in the field and are work
ing to find a pass to the north so as
to avoid the Salmon river canyons in
reaching Grangeville. 1t is claimed
by old timers that this can be done.
Over Meadows way the people are
confident that the only possible route
is down Goose creek to Meadows
thence down the Little and Big Sail
mon rivers. But those canyons are|
"fierce," and it will cost a mint of
money to build through them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

That the Idaho Northern will be
extended north next year and give to
the state the long desired north and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-08-21

kibosh to the story that has beer
current for number of years tina.
Hill owns the "Pin" road. There is
absolutely no foundation for such a
story. The road is owned by the U.
S. Rubber Co. and by no one else.
But the Rubber company wants to
sell, and last week Colonel Heigho
had prominent Short Line officials
there to "look over" the property
with view of buying it. But there
is nothing doing. AS one of the Off
cials said: what do we want with the
road? We have our own line into the
lakes and dent need the "Pin" And
there is good logic in his reasoning.
That the Idaho Northern will be
oytapdod North pavf vao, a,,J rive -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
Williams-Rhinock.

Miss Hazel NJ. Rhinock, daughter Of
former Representative Rhinock, was
married to William II. Williams of New
York city last week at the home of her
parents, Riverside Drive, New York.
The brides gown was of white char
meuse, with bodice of carrickmacross
lace. The skirt was also draped with the
lace and was embroidered with pearls.
Her tulle veil was held in place with a
Dutch cap of carrickmacross lace, which
was encircled with pearls. She carried a
bouquet of orchids. lilies of the valley
and Scotch heather. Her only ornament
was diamond pin, the gift of the BRIDE
groom.
Mrs. S. H. Needham of Williamstown.
KY. the brides sister. was her matron of
honor and only attendant She was
gowned in white satin with crystal trim
mings. topped with a crystal cap, and
carried an arm bouquet of orchids. Capt.
Alexander Shives Williams, U. s. N, was
his brothers best man.
The couple will live in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
For Children's Hospital

Mrs c. C. Glover, Mrs. Edison Brad
ley, Mrs. James Mcmillan. Mrs. f. B..
Mcclure, Mrs. John a. Johnston and Mrs.
Willard II. Brownson have taken boxes
for the benefit performance of Peg o
My Heart. to be given Monday evening
November 8, at the Belasco Theater, for
the Childrens Hospital. under the
auspices of ST. Mary's Guild
Mrs Nicholas Anderson, Mrs. VIII
lard II. Brownson, Mrs. Edison Bradley,
Mrs. George Dunlop. Mrs. Charles c.
Glover, Mrs. Thomas Gale, Mrs. Her
mann Hollerith, Mrs. Thomas Hyde, Mrs.
Hennen Jennings, Mrs. John A john
ston, Mrs Ralph Jenkins, Miss Kibbey,
Mrs. Leonard Wood, Mrs. Horace Lur-
ton, Mrs. F. B. Mcclure, Mrs. James
Mcmillan. Mrs. r. Ross Perry, Mrs
Armistead Peter, Mrs. Horace Westcott.
Mrs. Wotherspoon and Mrs. Norman
Williams are the patronesses of the
event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
A Silver Wedding.

A number of friends and relatives gath
cred at the home of Mr.. and Mrs e. E.
Richardson. on LIST street southeast, last
Thursday evening to celebrate their
twenty fifth wedding anniversary. They
We're the recipients Of many fine gifts
and hearty congratulations. The home
was beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves and potted plants By the strains
of "Lohengrin." all the guests, preceded
by the bride and groom" were invited
to the dining room. where bountiful re-
past was served. instrumental and
vocal music was also enjoyed. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs. j. w.
Latham, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Harvey,
Mrs W. A. Trigg, Mrs. w. A. Holland, Mr.
and Mrs. II. j. Wartban of Virginia
Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs, MIR. and Mrs. Rel
mer of Baltimore: Mr.. and Mrs. Hursh,
Mrs. Stonebrook,. MIR. and Mrs. X Rich
ardson of Virginia; Miss Ruth Briggs Mrs.
Elizabeth Holland, Miss Ann Agnew, Miss
Undeil Holland, Miss Marion Richardson
Messrs. Hursh. -Reimer. Briggs and Rich
ardson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
Wedding Fancies.

When it comes right down to II, wed
ding customs, especially regarding
bridal and bridesmaid finery, are quite
the same north and south or east or
west with the folks moving in the
same set. At the Nashville wedding
of Miss Eleanor Meeks and Mr.. Walker
Inman Gray last week the aisles OF the
church were spanned with arches of
white satin ribbon wound with smilaX,
and the altar was banked with Ber-
muda lilies.
The bride wore a gown OF white satin
made with a narrow square train fall
ing from the shoulders. the skirt of
the gown opening over a slip of chiffon
and filmy lace, the corsage of chiffon
embroidered in crystal and combined
same lace arranged in a close cap eff
feet on her sunny hair, was worn over
the face until after the ceremony.
The bridesmaids gowns were of she'll
the same shade, with wide girdles of
lavender satin. little gariands of
French roses outlining the v-shaped
corsage and catching up the draped
skirts of chiffon in front. Picturesque
headdresses of lace fitted to the head
by little wreaths of the same tiny silk
roses used on the gowns, and Tosca
canes tipped with shower bouquets OF
pink roses and orchids were added
touches of exquisite contrasting colors.
The brides bouquet was a shower Of
lilies of the valley and her only or
nament a diamond heart, the gift Of
the groom.
The bride and groom left for a trip
to New York and on their way home
will spend a few days in Washington
with Maj. and Mrs. Pearce.
At the Boston wedding of Miss Anna
Jones and Mr.. William Parker Morrill,
the bridal toilet was of italian satin.
of ivory tone, the square-necked bodice
of old family lace. which fabric also
made the long sleeves. The skirt was
made with a court train, and the net
veil caught with real orange blossoms.
The groom's gift Of Jewels was worn
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An Engagement Tea.

Miss Sadie Murray was the hostess at
a delightful tea an afternoon Of last
week to about two score of the maids
and matrons of the younger set in San
Francisco. when the announcement was
made Of her engagement to Lieut.. Henry
COnger Pratt, 1st United States Cavalry.
Miss Murray is the daughter Of Gen. and
Mrs. Arthur Murray, sister of Mrs.
Ord Preston of this city. and Lieut.. Max
well Murray, U. s. A., who married Miss
Phyllis Howard Of New York. Mrs. Max
well Murray, Miss Leslie Page and Miss
Augusta Foute assisted the hostess in
receiving The groom-elect was an aid
at the White House when Miss Murray
made her debut. and is at present an aid
on the staff of Gen. Murray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-19
Confirmation Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Messenger of 1414
10Th street northwest We're at home to their
friends Thursday evening last in honor
of the confirmation of their son Bernard.
The house was prettily decorated WITH
flowers and autumn leaves, and refresh
ments were served.
Those assisting in the dining room
were Mrs. Edgar Bet-end, Miss Bertha
Messenger and Miss Ruth s. Levy of
Orange Va