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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01
News Snapshots
Of the Week
LOOKING TO MINNESOTA
Stock of Manageable Girls in Effete
East Badly Overcrowded-Local
Man Imp0rtuned.

The Woman's Homestead Associa-
ton Of Massachusetts is an organiza
ton the purpose of which is to find
good homes for the manageable fe-
males of the crowded centers Of the
East. Incidentally a sure enough hus-
band would not be passed up.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith of Boston is
the president of the organization and
has frankness in stating what she
desires to accomplish that is refresn-
ing. In . letter recently received by
. vel known local business man and
bachelor asking for assistance Mrs.
Smith states that a innesota is in the
imelight q q lone bachelor and
widower state" and she feels that it
would be 3 goed field to cultivate.
Fayette Sprague, cashier Of the
First National Bank is the gentleman
to whom Mrs. Smith. APPEALED for aid,
and incidentally invites him to become
a member of her organization. The
Herald does not profess to know just
why Mr.. Sprague was selected as the
local representative.
There isn't any doubt but there are
thousands Of mighty good young and
middle aged women of the East who
would be glad to find home and hus-
band in glorious old Minnesota.
Recently Mrs. Smith appealed to
James J. Hill to transport 500 young
women from the East to Minnesota,
but the Empire builder claimed that
as much as he might desire to comply
with her request it would be impos-
sible to do so. Gov. Eberhart has
also been appealed to by Mrs. Smith
on behalf Of her organization.
The Herald stands up for home folks
and home institutions at all times and
we are malterably opposed to import
ing any manageable young ladies to
this community until the stock of
home goods is exhausted. With all
due respect for the girls Of the effete
East we still maintain that when it
comes down to wonanliness, beauty,
grace and genial dispositions Sank
Centre girls put the whole bunch in
the shade. Guess that ought to
make the Herald square with the fair
sex for q speil.)
In passing the Herald suggests to
President Charlotte that it might be
mutually profitable for her to address
letter to the former ed tor of this
great dispenser Of news, advice and
beautu0us sentiment, A. N. Welles,
Worthington, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01
kIDDlES ENTERTAINED
Well Known Sank Centre Good Fellow
Gladdens Hearts of Big Bunch
of Tots Christmas Day.

For many weeks the press of the
large cities all over the country were
devoting column after column of their
valuable space boosting the cause of a
suitable Christmas for every little boy
and girl in their locality. Minneapolis
came forward with monster "a foot
Christmas tree located in the very
heart of the City, and st. Paul gave a
monster entertainment at their mag
nificent auditorium and the papers
were loud in their commentator of
.ss,s I'D Fellows who had made these
things possible; and th :<s we're entitled
to all the praise heaped upon themA,
Sank Centre has Good Fellow al
so. The gentleman did not make any
fuss or buster, but he quietly issued
100 invitations to the children Of Sank
Centre to gather at the Compton
home on Christmas day and enjoy
some Of the Christmas spirit as his
guests. Mrs. Compton was given strict
orders to spare no trouble or expense
that would enhance the pleasure Of the
little ones. The spacious rooms were
profusely decorated and in one corner
nestled sure enouh Christmas tree
beautifully lighted and holding big
sack Of candy for each visitor. A din
ner of three courses comprising all
the delicacies of the season was serv-
the 50 little tots accepting the invita-
ton, and ranging from to IL years
of age. A matinee at the picture show
followed and it is a safe conclusion
that every Hddie participating in this
joyous event has set down Christmas
of 1918 as one of the red letter days of
their little lives.
The Herald heartily congratulates
Sank Centres Good Fellow upon his
thoughtfnlnes and generosity in car
ing for his little friends He fully ap-
preciates the meaning Of peace on
Earth, Good Will to Men" He has
set splendid example which the bust
ness men as a whole should take up
another year.
The local Good Fellow is so bloom
ing modest that he has absolutely for
hidden the Herald to mention his
name. However he is generally known
and his thoughtfulness and generosity
are receiving merited commentator.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01

part of "buttinsky" was fined $1,000
and costs.
Noel paid his fine and costs and Jor-
censor is still confined in the city
bastile. If he don't shortly come
across with the coin, he will languish
40 days in the county Jail at st. Cloud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01
UNIQUE CHRISTMAS OFFERING.

UNxQUE NdA1O1mAC OC 6NAINus
Mrs. Harriet Cooper was the recip-
lent through the mail Christmas eve
of an unique Christmas gift labelled
"a Box of Xmas Wishes" This par
ticular box contained an original wish
from each of Mrs. Coopers fourteen
grandchildren living in British Column
bia, Colorado, North Dakota and Min
nesota. Within the box was pack
age wrapped in fifteen wrappers and
between each was the wish of grand
child. After unwrapping and reading
each of the fourteen wishes "a most
strenuous though very pleasant task
the lady sadly she came to the real
article, a beautiful emerald ring, to
which was, attached an appropriate
poem. Mrs. Coopers birthday. is in
May, hence the emerald was selected
as the setting for the ring.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01
RETURNING TO AMERICA
Fred w. Carpenter, American Minis
ter TO Siam, Enroute Home to His
Native Land.

The many Sank Centre friends and
acquaintance Of Fred w. Carpenter,
American Minister to Siam, will be
interested in learning that he is en-
route home to his native land. Mon
day, Dee. 9th. he arrived at Tokyo,
Japan, and expected to sojourn for
about three weeks in that very inter-
|esting country.
Mr.. Carpenter was appointed as
minister to Siam by President Taft in
December, 1912. As soon as Pres.
Wilson was inaugurated, as is the GUS
tom when the administration changes,
the Sank Centre boy rendered his res
ignation. He received word recently
that he would be relieved from duty
and started on his homeward trip.
The Herald understands that Mr..
Carpenter will undoubtedly stop in
California and 1t may be some time
before his friends in this city have an
opportunity to see him.
In speaking Of his visit to Japan the
Tokyo Advertiser, an up-to-date En-
glish daily newspaper Of Dec. 10th,
says
"The German mail steamer Princess
Alice which arrived in Yokohama on
Monday had on board an interesting
passenger in the person of Fred w.
Carpenter, recently United States
Minister to Siam, who is on his way
homeward. Mr.. Carpenter, who was
formerly private secretary to Mr.. Taft
during his tenure Of Office in the War
department and when governor gener-
al of the PHILIPPINES, has been in the
service of the United States Govern
ment since 1900, when he went to the
Philippines with the first American
Commission which designed and or
ganized the American policy in the Is
lands. Before he became minister to
Siam he was United States Minister
to Morocco.
aAs is customary in the American
diplomatic service, Mr.. Carpenter ten
dered his resignation in March last
when President Woodrow Wilson as
sumed Office. It was not accepted un-
til q few weeks ago, when leave of abb
ssence was granted to Mr.. Carpenter
pending the arrival ut Bangkok Of his
,,,,sx.s.s,s,r. Returning to the United
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01

States, he expects to spend some time
on his ranch in California and later
may engage in business.
"Mr. Carpenter, who has registered
at the Oriental Palace Hotel, proposes
to spend three weeks in the country.
He will visit Nikko today or tomor-
row."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01
SAVES MONEY FOR STATE
Insurance Commissioners Preus Re
sponsible for State Carrying It's
Own Insurance.

At the last session of the legislature
Insurance Commissioner J. A. o.
Preus advocated and drafted bill
prohibiting the State of Minnesota
from further carrying its insurance
with insurance companies. The bill
was passed by the legislature and
from Aug. the State Of Minnesota
has carried its own insurance upon its
property.
During the years that the state has
been insuring its buildings and other
property with insurance companies
the companies have collected $488,-
801.86 in net premiums from the
state and returned to the state 1884,
767.97. If the average yearly excess
of premiums paid over the amount re-
ceived were accumulated at 3 per cent
compound interest the same would
amount to $343, 6O5.64, which amount
has been lost to the state by reason
Of this practice.
During the four months that this
law has been in operation there have
been only two losses on state proper
ty-one in the sum of SIS and the 9th
er in the sum of $25. While large loss
es must be expected from time to time
it is clear that the system inaugurated
by the insurance commissioner win
in the long run be a success. He has
instituted system of inspection Of
public buildings and numerous inn
provements have been made which
doubtless will remove for the future a
great many Of the fire hazards Of the
past
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01

: Edward Hall arrived home from
Devils Lake, N. D., Thursday last,
where he has been employed for some
time, to visit his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Jas. Hall and to attend the reunion
on New Years day at the home Of his
grandparents, Hon. and Mrs. Joseph
Capser.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-01-01

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
NOTICE IS SERVED ON
POWER COMPANIES.

BOISE March 5-The public utili-
ties commission issued an order yes
terday commanding the representa-
tive officials Of the Idaho Power &
Light company the Great Shoshone <
Twin Falls Water Power company. the
IdahO-Oregon Light < Power COM
pany and the Idaho Railway Light <
Power company. and the respective
receivers for Two OF these companies.
70 appear before the commission on
March y 70 show cause why new
uniform schedule Of rates for electric
ity furnished Consumers by al Of these
companies should not De issued IN
addition the commission ordered its
secretary 10 notify the officials Of al
of the cities. towns ard villages thac
these electrical companies supply with
electrical euersy Of the date OF the
herring that they may attend Il they
50 desire On that date the commits
sion VIII conduct a sweeping investi-
cation into rates. 50 IL IS said
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
UHcoMmONLY GOOD COMPANY
OF PLAYERS IN MINSTREL MAIDS

4 better show than the Minstrel
Maids has not come this way down the
pike in many days-possibIy never be-
fore. Every member Of the company
IS an artist in making fun. without
using a coarse word OF raw sugges-
tion. And the audience that filed the
house III Baugh's was appreciative
and generous in applause. Miss Rus
sell the manager. said 20 the Journal
mat Shoshone had an audience second
only to that OF the State capital in all
the Idaho towns. Before the curtain.
IN expressing her thanks for the ap-
plause that her artists had called
forth, she stated that the Minstrel
Maids would come this way again in
the fall. II should be said that all the
members Of the company deported
themselves admirably while in Sho-
shOne and are no doubt what they ap-
peared TO be well behaved as well as
well grOomed, and won golden opinions
for themselves while here. The only
mere man in the company was the
pianist, E. B. Pegram. who played 10
the uDbounded delight Of everybody
privileged to hear him finger the keys.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
REPUBLICANS ARE
GETTING TOGETHER
WORK LOOKING TO HARMONY IN
PARTY STARTED IN sHO-
SHONE-NEW CLUB.

The meeting called by Shoshone
Republicans last Monday evening re-
suited in the formation Of the Lincoln
Club. with the purpose as announced
broad enough for all members Of the
party to stand upon. Frank 7. Disney
was unanimously chosen president
and Archie Bowler secretary, a posi-
tion ne already holds with respect TO
the broader county organization.
Ex-senator Fred ". Goo6ing. who
was called upon 10 give his views,
said the formation Of the club was
fine thing to Go. we wish to impress
upon the people Of the whole county"
he said, chat We are ready to get to-
sether with them IN securing good
government IN which we are all inter-
ested. The very strongest men be-
fere the people should be put forward
as our candidates this year. I have
found this same necessity recognized
in other localities, where the members
Of our party are ready TO join with us
in placing a ticket in the field that VIII
command not alone the whole party
strength but that Of a large body OF
voters. whose independence is as well
recognized as their worth in the com
munity where they live"
Mr. fsooding told Of having been in
vited 20 join in . conference held
few days ago where prominent Pro-
gressives as well as other Republicans
of divergent views were met together
from Jerome. Richfeld and other 10
calities, and all agreed at that con
ference that they should make the
effort 10 secure the best possible gov
eminent for the county in the coming
election by securing without contest
the best candidates. They were will
ing to work harmoniOusly together
and Senator Gooding said he was
mighty glad that the meeting had TAX
sn place, for decidedly better party
condition had resulted already for the
advantage of the whole county.
The chairman called for other ex- l
oressions of opinion and they were
Freely given. 1t was arranged that the
of the club would be look |
ID after by a committee of five and /
hat another meeting would be held
lext Monday evening when the pur
,oses of the organization will be more
ully outlined. The club promises TO
,e one of the strongest in numbers ev-
r organized in the county.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
AN AUTO SERVICE
FOR SH0SHONE
FURCHT COMPANY TO PUT IN
MACHINES FOR HIRE At
THIS PLACE

The Furcht Auto Company. agents
for the famous Ford for the three
counties Of 1Iinidolza. Lincoln and
Gooding, is branching out 70 estab-
Iish livery service in Shoshone as
well as a. other places IL their terri
tory. Julius D Fureht the head Of
the concern. Is one OF Ine big men III
the business. knowing it from All an
giles and its strong and weak points
He is determined TO give the people
an opportunity. for instance. 10 see
the wonders OF Idaho thar may be
reached from this as the most cen
tral point. and at reasonable rates too.
To this end his auto service VIII
take in not alone al the ne.ghb0ring
towns within reach in this locality Of
good roads but some OF the natural
wonders that make Shoshone famous
such as the Falls Of ShoShone. the ice
caves. the cottonwood fishing stream.
the Silver Greek fishing resort and all
the noted shooting grounds for idaho
cessible from this place.
II is recalled in this connection that
the Short Line railroad has become Z
interested in some OF these natural I
and is ready 10 advertise (
them 10 the advantage ef Shoshone as
2 stopping place 10 see them from 4
the main line OF the system
AIr. Furcht Is determined to meet I
every demand for an auto service at /
Shoshone and it should be said that he
S amply able TO do what ne under i
axes in this counection.-Ad
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
SEEN FROM
WINDOWS OF TRAIN.

Passengers on the day trains be-
tween PocateiIo and Granger have
been much interested during the past
few days in a bunch Of several hun
dred antelope that are within short
distance Of the tracks about three
miles this side OF Granger.
The snow is quite deep. and the
little swift-footed animals OF the
plains have been driven down from
the foothills in order TO secure good
forage. and seemingly have become
accustomed 10 the passing trains No
whistles are sounded n that particu-
lar point it being a section OF clear
track. and the picture. which was all
too common TO the average westerner
in years agone. has been one Of Keen
II is enjoyed even by the
old westeTner who sees in the small
band the passing of the great game
days on the Wyoming plains. when
thousands Of the animals were in evi-
aence in the more favored localities.
The writer has ofien witnessed from
$500 10 5,o0o in single herds a fewj
niles from Rawiins. and many an an
elope has been shot within q hun
fred yards from the end of Main
street in that town. as they We're pas-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
FATAL ACCIDENT
FOLLOWS FIGHT
LUTHER MoULTon FELL UNDER
TRAIN on WHICH He WAS
RETURNING HOME.

While the fight fans were returning 10,
their respective towns from Paul sat
urfay night an unfortunate accident
took place which resulted In the death
u Luther Noalter Of Burlev. The
special train was between Paul and
Rupert al the time lIoulter fsu flom
one Of the coaches in some manner
and was found under the train With
both legs and arms broken and his
chest crushed Before the train
reached Buriey he died. 8Ioulter
leaves wife and tlvO children. The
fatal Incident cast a cloud of gloon
over the fans who up 70 that time ahd
mad an enjoyable evening.
Hosan was knocked out in the tenth
round By Yankee Rue. The China
man was suffering from an injured
shoulder.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
CLUB DOINoS FOR PAST
MONTH AND TO COME.

Ihe following programs were at
tractive features al the meeting of the
Study Club last month. Every pro-
gram is planned 70 be Of educational
value as well as entertaining.
The first program was on the Scenic
Wonders Of Idaho in charge OF
Historical Committee.
Quartet-Idaho State Anthem
Mesdames Lundin. z. Gooding. Novin-
ger and Haddock: Trip 70 the Red
Fish Lakes. Mrs. Beckett: Article on
Our Proposed National Park. Mrs.
Noving5r; Talk on the Shoshone
Falls. Mrs. John H. Helman: PAPER on
the Couer d'Alane Region. Mrs. Miles,
Description of the Ice Caves. Mrs.
Haddoek; History Of the Snake River
and Canyon. Mrs Ike HIu- An Indian
Woman's Story Of the Snake River
Mrs Burnside.
The second program was in charge
Of the Dramatic Committee. \ Day
with Dickens; Response TO roll call
with quotations from Dickens: Piano
Duet Quartet from Rigolette CVerdl
McFali and Walters. Auto
of Dickens Mrs Lundin:
Humor and Satire Of Dickens. Mrs.
Arthur Hansen. Dickens two STYLES Of
Writing. Mrs Zug; Characters OF
Dickens, Mrs Crosse; Dickens Art.
Mrs. Merriheld; Reading. Mrs Bert
Bowler; Violin solo. Airs. Love.
Between the 18th and 2Ist inst. the
Arts ana Crafts Committee OF the
Grub viii have the Elson art exhibit
here This viii consist Of 250 Of the
worlds famous pictures and viii be
IN exhibit in the high school audito-
-ium.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
COMING YEAR MEANS
PROGRESS FOR ALL IDAHO.

This year promises the agricultural
districts of Southern Idaho probs bly,
more prosperity and growth than any
other in the history OF agriculture
there mas done. according TO D. c.
MacWatters, vice president and gen
eral manager of the Kuhn interests
in the west Mr.. and Mrs. MacWat-
ters are in Salt Lake today from Nil
ner, Ida. Mr.. MacWatters being here
on business At the Hotel Utah this
morning he said that he had assur-
ance that more attention would be
paid TO that country this year than
has been done for some time
with the clearing away Of the un-
certainty regarding financial matters
in the east" said Mr. NIacWatters.
'and especially since the imprtant
matters Of legislation are settled. we
have received assurance that in south
ern Idaho this year Will bring US
considerably more consideration from
eastern people. We expect every day
to hear Of the complete settling and
reorganization Of the matters that
troubled the Kphns. and they have
promised that as soon as they have
arranged these matters, things in
Idaho viii be attended 70 along the 4
lines originally laid down for the de- /
yelopment Of the country.
"The North Side tract. including
HAT part Of the Snake River valley
vest Of American Fails, ana on the
lorth is growing even more rapidly
han did the South Side tract, and
or their age some Of the little towns
t,r, ~,.,r ,- yx~sr.7slf ..-r T.,..,..,..
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-03-06
ONE KICK THAT IS
BRINGING RELIEF
ELECTRICITY RATES HAVE BEEN
REDUCED BY EFFORT OF
WENDELL PEOPLE.

Electricity bills for the month Of
February. received a few days ago
in Shoshone. show a reduction OF one
third, which is gratifying TO the users
Of the modern necessity for light, heat
and power The reduction comes as
a compliance with the recent order Of
the Pu0lic Utilities Commission, com
puted upon the following schedule:
Residence Rates.
Nine cents per kilowatt hour for
the first kilowatt hour; 6i5 cents
for the next twenty hours: 51s cents
for the next twenty hours; 4 cents for
the next twenty hours; over 1000 kiio-
watt hours. 8 cents. These rates are
subject to 10 per cent discount if paid
on or before the 10th of each month.
Minimum bill 20 cents per month for
nine kil0watt hours or less if bill is
paid on or before the 10th Of the
month succeeding that in which the
service is rendered; otherwise the
minimum win be 81 per month.
Commercial Rates.
Seven and one-half cents per kilo-
watt hour for the first so kilowatt
hours: cents for the next SO hours;
~ cents for the next 100 hours: 8 and
three-fourths cents for the next 500
hours: g cents for the next 500 hours; |
> and three-fourths cents for the next
1000 hours: , and two-fourths cents /
for the next 1000 hours; over three
thousand kilowat hours. ? cents. The
10 per cent discount is also allowed in 4
this rate if paid before the 10th of /
each month. The minimum charge is
fixed at 20 cents per month for II /
hours. if paid on or before
the 10th Of each month.
A special rate for domestic purposes,
including cooking. irons. etc. is being
prepared. The former schedule called
for u cents per kilowatt hour for
either residence or commercial light
ns.
The fight was carried to the Com
mission by citizens of Wendell who
ought it through TO a finish with spir-
[ and erergy. They thought the
Great Shoshone Company was robbing
hem snd they seenr to have establish
d their claim before the Commission. /
With the result as announced in the /,
eduction now made. Every commu-
iity served by this company owes
Wendell debt Of gratitude.