Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-01-29
Barrymore.

The first annual banquet of. the
Barrymore Civic Club last Tuesday
night was the browning event of the
season. Although the weather was
inclement, and bad colds prevented
some from coming, about 100 mem
bers and their wives, children and
guests were present. After the sing
Ing of several songs In unison, all
were invited to draw up to the tables
which had been t%astefully arranged
parallel to three sides of the room.
Fresh oysters, celery, coffee, cake
and pickles were served and gener-
ously partaken of. After the repast
four short talks were given as fol-
lows: Early History of Barrymore
Civic Club" Geo. d. Petrie, secre-
tary. what the Club Has Accom-
plished During the Past Year" j.. H.
Walburn. Some of the Future Pos
sibilities of the Club" VIM. White.
What the Club Stands for in the
Community" Chairman Majors. Sew
eral beautiful instrumental and vocal
solos were rendered by Mesdames
Thompson and Claypool, after which
Mr.. Thrower of the government ex-
pertinent farm at Jerome, gave an
interesting talk on 'The Diseases and
Culture of the Potato" Now some
body tell us how to get value receiv-
ed for the crop when grown. Many
questions were asked, which Prof.
Thrower answered c~ourteously. TAX
en- all in all, it was one of the most
profitable and enjoyable social af-
fairs ever pulled off at the hall.
Bet some of you other scribes wish
you lived ~hereabouts.
Our schools closed Monday so the
children could join in the sport of
the rabbit drive.
Mrs. Harry Scherer returned home
last Saturday from her trip to Boise.
After Sunday school last Sunday |
we all enjoyed a ermon by Rev.
Trouk. Rev. Andrews will preach
TOT us W. e from last Sunday.
Mr.. Lewis, who has been living in
the Hoepe Bros. house, moved his
family to Jerome last Wednesday.
Next Tuesday at 1890 D.. m, Feb.
3, will occur the annual business
meeting of the Barrymore Civic Club
with election of officers, committees
and other important business hat
may come up. All members should
make a special effort to be present.
The Priscilla Club will be enter
tanned at Mrs. Harry Scherer's next
Thursday, February 5.
Mr.. Heasley unloaded his big new
traction engine from the car Tues
day and again resumed the grinding
of alfalfa meal.
And again Barrymore leads. Let
others follow who can. We refer TO
the great rabbit drive pulled off last
Monday. About 1000 people from
barrymore, Jerome and adjacent ter
r1tory assisted in the ~obsequies of at
least 10000 jacks. Much credit is
due Wilson Bros. for their untiring
tactful management of the affair
This was, we verify believe, the most
successful drive ever pulled off on
the North Side Tract. An ample
iced and hot coffee were served to
all present.
But now we come again. This time
a barbecue under the auspices of the
barrymore Civic Club. There will be
held another big rabbit drive O n
Iuesday, Feb. 4, to start at Barry
more a at 10 a. m. with the first
roundup at or near Mr.. Chas. Wrig-
ley's, n mile south of the hall. af-
ter which one roasted OK with buns.
conee, etc., will be served. Every
pouy turn out. 1t is expected that
the toll gates across the river will
De thrown open and 1000 people
from Twin Falls will be present
DON'T forget the date, Feb. A.. Bari
hall, 10 a. m.