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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Gayed by Mr.. Clarence A. Sterling,
an exceptional artist, who goes
through his work convincing the au.
dience that he has mastered the con-
ceptiOn Of the author in the role
The rest Of the cast include Thorn
ton J. Baston, Stanley NJ. Andrews
L. Andrew Castle, Chas. H. Starr
Jean WardNey, Rose Adair, and Ne
ola Newton.
Remember, at the Ellinwood 0pers
House Saturday night.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

While in Hutchinson last Saturday
the writer saw Stanley Patterson, a
resident Of this county for many
years. Mr.. Patterson has been in
very poor heath for the last two or
three years, but say he is feeling
better now than for a long time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Attorney r. ]. McMullen came up
from Stafford Thursday morning to
look after a case he had in the dis
trict court here that day. Roy's old
friends here will be glad to know he
is building up fine practice at Stat.
ford and is getting along in fine
shape. He has recently returned af'
ter weeks business trip to Soda
liza, Mo.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Ralph Murphy vas In from Liber.
Y township Monday. His ankle,
which be broke a short time ago By
a load Of feed tipping over On him,
Is about all right again, and he says
he Is about as good as new.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Eugene Cotterman, for long
time a printer In the employ Of
the Democrat Office, was in the city
last Friday evening for a short visit
with old friends while on his way
from his home In Lyndon to La
Junta, Col, where he has a situa-
ton awaiting him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

S. H. Barnd, who has been visit
ing with his brother, Bert Barnd Of
the Hoisington Dispatch, was here
Sunday for a visit with friendss. Mr.
Barnd, who like all the rest Of the
family is a printer, has been working
at Norwich, Kansas, for some time,
but is now looking for a new loca'
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21
Prevention 10 Cheapest

Graduating a contagious disease
from a poultry flock is q tedious and
costly process. The best way is to
prevent the outbreak in the first
place BY keeping the buildings clean
and sanitary. When a fowl gets sick,
II It is not killed it should be isolated
and the remainder Of the flock closely
watched for signs Of further trouble.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Mrs. Frank l.. Marsh went to Wicl
tia Tuesday morning for a week 8
visit with her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. W. Holloway and sister,
Mrs. D. T. Armstrong.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Charley Welch returned to his
home in Hutchinson Saturday even
ing after a visit of a few days here
with his brother, w. B., and hif
many Great Bend friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

The little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben McMullen has been very Ill for
several day past with a complica-
ton of lagrippe and rheumatism.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Franz Ro6l was up from Elinwood
Monday looking after some matters
Of bushes and visiting with his old
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Mrs. Charles Allen and three chill
dren are here from Kansas City for
a visit with the Turner and Allen
families.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Miss Lena Goold left Tuesday for
a visit with relatives in Wichita and
with her brother, Arthur Good and
family at Medicine Lodge.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Will Hammond returned Friday ey-
ening from a business trip west in
the interests Of the Grower Produce
Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Judge D. A. Banta was looking
after business matters In Hutchinson
last Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

Joe Schermuly was up from Elm,
wood Monday on q short business
trip
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Frank Willard Jr., was over from
Hoismgton Saturday and Sunday for
a little visit with friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

S. N. Holt was up from Eninwood
last Friday and Saturday on a bus
mess trip.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

You will find everything to make
your work easier and cleaner in
the Kitchen Booth-at the Dorcas
Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

For any itching skin trouble, piles,
eczema, salt rheum, hives, itch, scaAd
head, herpes, scables, Doan's ONT
meut is highly recommended. SOC
at all stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

DR.. Fred Pressl was down from
Lamed for a visit over Sunday with
home folks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

George Buckbee was in from south
east Of town Monday looking after
business matters and visiting with
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Everything good to eat will be
found in the exchange booth-at the
Dorcas Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Art Tonkin. Of near Dartmouth was
a business visitor the first Of the
week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Frank Bloomer was over from
Claflin Saturday visiting and look
ing after business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

The Fancywork Booth will have its
usual tempting things for your Xmas
shopping-at the Dorcas Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21
Everythinr

Everything for the baby will be
found in the Baby Booth at the
Dorcas Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

Remember the delicious home
made candies we always have at the
Dorcas Bazaar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-11-21

The Barton County Democrat, 81
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
R. R. GETTING OPTIONS
ON COAL LANDS
Oregon Short Line Ties Up 1000
Acres at Horseshoe
Bend.

According to reliable information
from the Horseshoe Bend and Jeru-
salem country, Oregon Short Line Of
ficials have secured options on several
thousand acres of coal land in the
Jerusalem country. Some of the OPP
tions run for so days, others much
longer. Diamond drills have already
been shipped in TO make a thorough
test of the extent of the coal deposits
and the quality of the coal
The coal fields in which the Short
Line has become interested have been
known to exist for many years, but
lack of capital on the part of the set
tiers and the lack of transportation
facilities have combined to discourage
any extensive development. So far
as known these coal deposits embrace
a territory by IA miles in extent,
not taking into account what is
known as the Horseshoe Bend fields
in and around that town.
The Short Line options are under
chain of high hills that skirt the
Jerusalem country. Shafts have been
sunk there in number of places and
the coal found to be of good quality
equal it is said to Wyoming coal.
The officials interested in the field
will at once begin the work of fully
determining whether the deposits are
of such character and extent as to
make mining profitable. If the field
is good, as it is believed it will prove
to be, development will be inaugural
ed on an extensive scale, and will re-
suit in the employment of large
number of men, which will be of i'm
mense benefit to not only that imme-
diate locality, but also to this en-
tire valley.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08


tanned through any act of the COM
pany.
1t shall be optional with the city
during the three months succeeding
the granting of this franchise to de-
clare it suspended, provided the city
shall give notice of it's intention to
purchase the present distributing sys-
TEN. If system is purchased, the
franchise shall be void
If the company shall be given a
franchise by any other municipality
in the state at lower rate than tho Sc
named in this franchise, then the
rates to be reduced to an equality
with lowest franchise rates granted.
Efforts were made to secure low
er maximum rates than those "a
greed upon, but the company absolute
ly refused to grant them. The rates
to go into effect, however, will be 8
cents for residence lighting, 71a cents
for commercial and power.
The clause which gives the city the
right to cancel the franchise if the
present distributing system is acquir-
ed is important in view of the pro-
bable action which will be taken by
the council to take advantage of the
option to purchase the present sys-
tenn. If this is done, the city will
have no competition and will buy its
power in bulk from the lowest bidder
and distribute the power itself.
Maximum rates for street lighting
are $3.50 per arc, a reduction of about
35 cents per light from the present
rate. The city is to receive free 10
forty-watt lamps for lighting the city
hall and pumping station and current
for an electric sign. This latter is
however, on securing the
street lighting contract.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
THOSE PESKY
OLD BEAVERS
Are Raising Cain in Garden Valley,
Say Settlers.

The present state game department
is paying attention to complaints be-
ing made of the depredations of bea-
vers. For many years, these animals
have been a nuisance in the sloughs
along the river below town. Frequent
complaints have been made to pre-
vious administrations, but without
effect. The present officials have tax
en- up the requests for relief from
the settlers in Garden Valley, and it
is hoped they will continue their in
vestigations to this section. Beavers
have been protected since 1905, it
being feared at that time they might
become extinct. Their skins had be-
come so valuable, they were being
vigorously trapped, and it being
found a skillful trapper could easily
trap an entire beaver colony in any
location. The law provides that when
the beaver reach such numbers in any
one locality as to be a menace to
property, they may be trapped by the
game warden's department and their
pelts sold for the benefit of the de-
pdi biliSHl
Deputy Game Warden Dietrich in
speaking of the habits of the beaver.
said in some places they had been
known to gnaw trees which, in fall
ing, damned up the streams and
caused them to overflow, and this
usually occurred at the season when
it ruins the ranchers' crop of alfalfa.
This, he said, might be the trouble in
Garden Valley.
Mr.. Dietrich said the game warden's
department. would at once investi-
gate the complaints and, if it were
found the little animals were doing
great damage to trees, as has been
alleged, he will at once see enough
of them were trapped to prevent any
further damage, although the skins
of the animals are at their worst at
this season and would command lit
tie money if killed at this time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
TELEPHONE
RATES GO UP
An Increase of so Cents Month Ef-
fective May l.

If anyone had an idea that the
Mountain States Telephone Company
would forget to keep their promise
to raise the rates in the Emmett eS
change, he knows better now. Eve
subscriber was handed a pretty pir
slip signed by the company the first
the month reading as follows:
Effective May 1st, 1913, standaI
rates will be in force for the Emmett
Exchange. This is in accordance with
the Agreement made with our sub
scribers that our rates should be made
standard when we had expended S10,-
100000 in rebuilding and improving
the Exchange at Emmett"
The increase amounts to 80 cen
per phone in most cases. Residen
and rural rates advance from S1.50
50, and business phones from $3.50 70
SO and SO to $3.50. Business houses
will probably raise no particular OBJ
jections, but many residence and ru
raj subscribers will protest vigorous
ly and the advance in rates will un-
doubtedly result in many phones be-
ing ordered out. =
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
TUESDAYS Game

The Methodist's redeemed them
selves Tuesday, and showed what they
were really made of and for four inn
ing they slugged the sphere all over
the pasture, and when the roll was
finally called they had six scores to
their credit to the Preybyterian's one.
Perkins started the slugging fest
in the first inning with high fly to
Munday in center, who muffer it, and
Perkins came racing home on a single
by Carter. Geopfarth opened the Sc
eond inning by sending out hit to
left-field, who was little slow on his
feet and didn't get under the ball
Leu Obermeyer laced out a two-base
hit to the right of said left-fielder,
and Murphy raised 0bermeyer one
better and gave the same left-fielder
a chase after three-base hit.
Knowles took pity on this winded
fielder and let him off with a single
but shortly after German gave the
last and final hit of the inning by a
two-base hit-to left-field. Result of
runs. The Methodists
annexed another run in the fourth
when Perkins completed the journey
on errors.
The Presbyterian's made their lone
tally in the fourth when Lingren sent
out two-bagger and came home on a
single by Munday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Other Business Transacted

The council gave Ike Womack con-
tract to flush the sewers from the Wo-
mack ditch at S25 for the season.
The street and alley committee, with
H. T. Davis added, were instructed to
straighten out the Daily ditch contro-
versy.
City Clerk Stokesbery reported that
he was unable to secure settlement
from the Short Line railroad for
city water furnished engines during
December and January. The bill a
mounts to 1929, S156 of which was
used by the Idaho Northern and S73
by the P. V. company. Legal proceed
ings will be instituted to collect the
account unless a settlement is secur-
ed soon.
Nj. A. Ross and H. c. Riggs were
employed to paint the wood work of
the city water tank and the tool house
at the pumping station
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
TACKLE FREIGHT RATES
Commercial Club viii Endeavor
Secure Reductions.

That Emmett is being discriminat
against in the matter of freight a
passenger rates on the Idaho Mort
ern is the contention of the Comm
cial Club, and steps were taken
Tuesday nights meeting to secu
an adjustment. A committee, co
sisting of T. B. Hargus, E. C. Rund
strom and Ed Skinner, was appointe
to take the matter up with the Shor
Line. If no results are obtained from
the railway company, then the com
mittee will make formal complaint t
the Interstate commerce commission
1t was pointed out that both freigh
and passenger charges are higher her,
than on any other branch line operatet
by the 0. S. L. in the state and tina
the discrimination is seriously injur
ing Emmett's business interests a!
well as the farming community.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Land Office Entries

William X. Yergenson, Emmett,
homestead; south half northeast
quarter, southeast quarter northwest
quarter northeast quarter southwest
quarter, section II, township north,
range l west: $50 acres.
John H. Holyerson, Emmett home
stead; southwest quarter section 33,
township north, range , west; 100
acres.
Maurice L. holland, Montour, home
stead, north half northwest quarter,
southeast quarter northwest quarter
and southwest quarter northeast
quarter section "a, township Z north
range 1 east; 160 acres.
Frank E. Phillips, Horseshoe Bend,
homestead; southeast quarter south
east quarter west half southeast quar-
ter and northeast quarter southwest
quarter section 6, township 5 north,
range east; $50 acres.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Presbyterians Fall Victims to
Batting Streak of
MethOdists.
Standing of Clubs.
Fridays Game.

Friday night the Hartley's donned
their playing clothes, and not one of
the Methodists youngsters We're al
lowed to cast their optics on the home
plate. Slate was in the best of form
and only four men were allowed to
see even first And of these, one
was allowed first on a passed ball
through catcher after three strikes
had been called, two received first on
errors, and one, Carter, drove out a
two-bagger TO left-field in the second
inning. Young Slate pitched for the
Methodists and held the hard-hitting
down to two singles, and re-
firing six on strikes.
Hartley's started the show in the
second, when Ray Hartley made the
complete circuit on errors. In the
fourth they annexed another run
when Mcmillan received first on errors
stole second and third and waltzed
home on Dewey's long single to left
field. In the fifth, Moulton and Slate
ran around the ring for two more
scores and the game was all over ex-
cept the shouting. Slate famed eight
men. Score to 0.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Pensions for Mothers.

The mothers pension law is now
in effectc. The law provides that the
probate judge of each county shall
have authority to make provision for
the partial support of women whose
husbands are dead or confined in the
state penitentiary, when such women
are poor and are mothers of children
under Is years of age. The allowance
of each woman shall not exceed $40
per month when there is but one
child, and S5 month for each child
under Is. Thus, if there are three
children the allowance will be $40.
Applicants for relief must have resid-
ed in the county at least two years
prior to the date of application. This
act shall not apply to any child which
has property of its own sufficient for|
support.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
For the Weak and Nervous.

Tired-out, weak, nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, emerge
tic, full of life and always have a good
appetite, if they would do the sensible
thing for health-take Electric Bit
ters. Nothing better for the sto-
mach, liver or kidneys. Thousands
say they owe their lives to this
wonderful home remedy. Mrs. O.
Rhinevault, of Vestal Center, N. Y,
says: Il regard Electric Bitters as
one. of the greatest of gifts. l can
never forget what it has done for me.
Get bottle yourself and see what
difference it will make in your health
Only soc and S1.00. Recommended by
all dealers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Inspecting Roards.

County Commissioner Blair of Pay
cite was in town Tuesday and We'd
nesday inspecting roads and finding
out the needs of the several road dis
tricts, and is endeavoring to straigh-
ten out the deputy county physician
muddle. Mr.. Blair signifed his in
tention to assist in building the pro-
posed new road between Box Springs
and Emmett, and will take up the
matter at the earliest date
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
EMMETT NEWS.

Butter wrappers at Index Office.
Eocene oil for incubators at John
& MCGOWAN.
Kenneth L. Houlder, rector of Sa.
Mary's Episcopal church, has invit-
ed the members of Butte Masonic
lodge to attend special services in the
church Sunday morning, beginning at
IL o'clock. The invitation has been
accepted.
F. H. Bean, son of H. E. Bean,
prominent rancher of the Squaw creek
country, left Tuesday for Montana,
where he expects to remain during
the summer He says The Index is
the favorite newspaper of his sec
ton and highly compliments the
splendid news features of this paper
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Notice to Fruit Growers.

Mr. Smith, manager of the Idaho
Oregon Fruit Growers Association,
which is a subdivision of the Pacific
Fruit Distributors, with headquarters
at Spokane, will meet the fruit grow
ers of Emmett, Saturday, May 10, at
2 p. m, to confer with them relative
to plans for handling this seasons
crop. All growers are requested to
meet and participate in the founda
ton plans, ETC. This is the last meet.
ing prior to the signing of crop con-
tracts.
BY order of Board
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Motion Picture too Lifelike.

Leavenworth, Kan-Patrons of a
moving picture show here Tuesday
night were momentarily panic stricken
when spectator, believing the villain
was going to murder the hero of the
picture, drew pistol from his pocket
and fired at the struggling figures on
the canvas. The shot rang out just as
it appeared the hero would be thrown
over precipive. The place was crowd
ed and there was wild rush for the
doors.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Cheaper Fuel is Promised.

Washington.-A readjustment cf
freight rates on coal from the mines
in Wyoming to destinations through
out the middle west and northwest
was Saturday directed by the inter
state commerce commission against
western and northwestern railroads
The order provides for reductions and
the equalizing of differentials. The
reductions ordered will result in|
cheaper fuel for Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Market Day Monday.

Lest you forget, next Monday is
market day. Preparations are com
plete and its success is assured. In
addition to a large quantity of stock,
farm implements and household goods
already listed, every merchant will Of
fer special trade bargains. Concerts
will be given by the Emmett band.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
China Recognized.

The new Chinese republic was for
mally recognized by the United States
Friday. Charles Williams at Pehng
cabled that he had delivered the for
NAL recognition as. he was autho-
rized to, do upon the complete organi-
zation of the new government.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Memorial Day.

Rev. S. A. Parker has been invit-
ed to preach the Memorial Day SER
mon to the G. A. R. on Sunday morn
ing, May 25. His subject will be,
Flowers for Memorial Day The
Decoration Day program has not yet
been arranged.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Attention. Farmers.

Insure your farm buildings in the
Canyon County Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co., farmers insurance COM
pany managed by Canyon county peo-
pie. Safe, reliable and cheap. Call on
James Kesgard, director.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
A Historical Feature

The Electric Theater will present
next Thursday night the stirring his
torical feature, "Sheridan's Ride" in
three reels, by the 101 company. Don't
miss it. 1t is great. Usual prices.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08

A party of ladies, some two dozen in
number, called at the home Of -Irs.
T. G. Magruder yesterday aftarr lon
and afforded her pleasant surprise,
the occasion being her birthday an
niversary. They found the family in
the midst of housecleaning, but Do
mestic activities were suspended inn
mediately and all Joined in TO spend
a pleasant few hours. Music ";
furnished by the visitors and refresh
ments were served. Nampa Lea.ier-
Herald.
No friendship will last that has
not eandor for its corner stone
Bloaters, smoked, 8 for 10 cents at
John & McGowan's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Cure for Stomach Disorders.

Disorders of the stomach may be
avoided by the use of Chamberlain's
Tablets. Many very remarkable
cures have been effected by these tab
lets. Sold by all dealers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-05-08
Amone the articles listed for sal

Among the articles listed for sale
are the household goods, farm ma
chinery and automobile of st. Clair
Guthrie. Included in the list is
Malleable Steel range nearly new,
Hoosier cabinet, bedroom, dining room
and kitchen furniture and utensils,
and five passenger Ford automobile
Model T., in excellent condition.