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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
An Impossible Conjecture.

Some time ago a man was visiting
the home of his youth and while pass
ing down the main street CHANGED TO
meet a person be had known in days
agone Instantly they clutched hands,
and in few minutes the reminiscent
game was in full swing.
And there was Aunt Hannah. said
the visitor. asking about the old in
habitants. How about her.?
Il thought you might have heard"
answered the resident. I'VE buried
her last year"
Buried her, exclaimed the visitor
in a surprised tone. do you mean TO
say that she is dead?'
why. yes returned the resident.
wondering. IF you remember Aunt
Hannah you can easily remember what
a swell time we would have in bury
ing her e."-Philadelphia Telegraph
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
Obvious.

A professor who had troubles Of his
own in trying TO drill the freshmen
class in his college in the, principles OF
good English asked student; W hat
does the word obvious tevidenu mean:
Give me another word for il or an
illustration of its meaning.
The student. a rather slow witted
young man. worried over the question
for some time and finally said he
couldn't think OF anything.
Then | will Illustrate" the profess
sor went on. Suppose ! We're TO ask
you if such thing as a fool killer ex-
listed. what would you say?'
The student grinned. Il should say
I'd never net one he replied.
THAT" said the professor acidly, lis
obyiousr'
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
Floored Tim Healy.

During the hearing of case at the
recorders court in Dublin the tesla
ment on which the witnesses were be
ing sworn disappeared After
lengthy hunt for it counsel for the de-
PENDANT noticed that Tim Healy. Nj. F.,
had taken possession of the book and
was deeply absorbed in its contents,
being quite unconscious of the dismay
its disappearance was causing.
II think. sir" said the counsel. adj
dressing the recorder. that Mr.. Healy
has the tesla ment"
Hearing his name mentioned. Mt.
Healy looked up. realized what had oc-
CURED and. with apologies. handed 1t
over.
You see. sir" added the counsel.
MIR. Healy was so interested that be
did not know of our loss. He took II
for "A new publication"
For once Mr. Healy's nimble wit fall
ed him. and there was no retort-Law
and Laughter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
The best coal at the Fruit Associa-
ton PronDt deliveries

The best coal at the Fruit Associa-
lion. Prompt deliveries.
Mrs. George Boor of Fruitland was
a guest of Mrs. Laurel Wells Sunday.
Flour, feed, hay grain and coal at
the Emmett Fruit Association.
Promptly delivered.
B. H. Shawhan and j. B. Gowan of
Boise were Emmett visitors Friday,
looking after political matters.
Mrs. John Carter returned last
week from Crawford and Payette
Lakes, where she had spent month";.
DIR. and Mrs. Lewis of Boise spent
Sunday in town visiting at the home
of the latter's sister, Mr.. w. w.
Hopes.
Hives, eczema or salt rheum sets
you crazy. Can't bear the touch of
your clothing. Doan's Ointment cures
the most obstinate cases. Why suf-
fer? All druggists sell it.
Miss Smith, musician at the Elec-
trio theater, who has been at the bed
side of her sick mother in Boise for
several weeks, returned Monday and
has resumed her position.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Carmichael
Yesterday returned to his duties at
Caldwell, after spending his vacation
with his parents here, taking care of
his peach crop.
Mrs. C. T. Hall, from the we'll
known Hall ranch at Fruitland, spent
several days last week and this week
visiting at the homes of Harry cow
an, VIM limerick and C. w. Cook.
She returned Monday.
Your horses will be shod right at
Peterson's blacksmith shop. All kinds
of machine work, both light and hea-
Wy, promptly and satisfactorily hand
led. Wagon repairing neatly done.
Shop at foot of Main street. Sam Nc
MILAN, proprietor.
Alex and Jack Bell returned Mon
day from Atlanta, where they had
been doing assessment work on their
mining property there. Alex is now
engaged in improving his residence on
his homestead in Sand Hollow on the
bench.
NJ. l. Clopton was over from Boise
last week visiting his son Mart and
his numerous friends. Mr.. Clopton
was a resident for many years in the
early days and was for brief time
editor of The Index. He returned
home Saturday.
George Tregaskis came to Idaho
City Wednesday from his ranch near
Emmett with a load of watermelons
and cantaloupes. He left his wagon
in front of Joseph Knights stable
and that night ]. D. Shanahan's hors-
es had feast, eating and destroying
25 out of 140 melons and half crate
of cantaloupes. Mr.. Shanahan cheer
fully paid for the loss and took the
damaged melons to give his horses a
few more feasts.-Idaho City World.
The great serial story Lucille
Love" at the Electric theater every
Tuesday night.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
EMMETT NEWS

You won't miss it if you buy your
-four of the Fruit Association.
Mr.. Bristow, an old friend of D.
M. John, was in town Monday from
Albion.
Don't forget to see Lucille Love"
at the Electric theater every Tuesday
night.
Roy Keithley left yesterday for
O'Fallon, Mo-, to spend month visit
ing his parents.
A large stock of screen wire in all
sizes and in colors of black and white
at Hawkins Hardware.
Mrs. Minnie Fairchild returned
Monday from months absence
among friends in Portland.
Line that house with Beaver Board.
II makes a good wall Make inquiries
at John & McGowan's.
Charlie Hedrick and family have
moved to- town from their ranch near
Sweet, occupying their own residence
here.
Lon Phillips is down from Dry Buck.
He will move his family to town for
the winter and is looking for house
to rent.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Holverson, son
and Mrs. C. P. Bilderblack returned
home Saturday from their outing in
Scott valley.
The vacant houses in town are fill
ing up and the indications are that
there will not be an empty building
in few weeks.
Beaver Board builds beautiful in
teriors at moderate cost better than
lath, plaster and wall paper. For sale
by John & MCGOWAN.
FL. Derby of Spokane, owner of
the fine 160-acre farm on the Ecnch,
known as the Happy Hollow Ranch"
was in this vicinity several days last
week.
Mrs. Walter Keith and children re-
turned Monday from summers alb
sence in South Dakota, where she had
been visiting her parents. Mr..
Keith met them in Payette Saturday
and they spent Sunday with his par
ents.
1t keeps out the cold and keeps out
the heat. Fine. Saves You money.
Gives the same effect as a plastered
wall. What does? Why, that Bea-
yer Board. For sale by John & Nc
Gowan, of course.
Ernest Bladen on Monday moved
his family from the Ralph Womack
cottage to the cement block cottage on
Third street owned by Harvey Park.
Ralph Womack and family will move
from Black Canyon into their own
residence.
Mrs. Don Lyman, who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. John
Mcconnell for two months, returned
Tuesday to her home at Twin Falls.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Neon
nell and children, who will spend
several weeks there.
DR.. Stearns, brother of Mrs. G. w.
Phillips, and former practicing ply
sician of this city, has accepted a po-
sition as superintendent of Kelly
Institute at Lexington, Mass, and he
and his family are moving to that
place from Twin Falls, where they
have made their home since leaving
Emmett.
What are the names of the three
largest cities in the western hemls-
phere? About 100 out of every 1000
well-posted citizens of the United
States would promptly answer New
York, Chicago and Philadelphia. And,
according to communication just re-
ceived by the Pan-American Union
they would guess wrong. This mess
age states that the corrected returns
of the recently taken census show
that the population of Buenos Ayres
has grown to 100000, thus passing
Philadelphia and crowding her out
of the third place.
The great Majestic, the range OF
quality, at Reilly's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
About Flies.

No flies on our fishing tackle, but
plenty of flies on little steel hooks,
in the most killing patterns known
to experienced trout anglers. Also
rods, lines, reels, leaders, fly books
and all kinds of fishing tackle. New
stock just received by the Hawkins
Hardware.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
THE PRESENT.

We should be blessed i we
lived in the present always and
took advantage Of every accident
that befen us, ike the grass which
confesses the influence Of the slight
est dew that tails on 1t. and did
not spend our hme IN atoning for
neglect OF past opportunities. which
we call dong om duty. -Thoreau.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
s25 Reward.

Notice is hereby given that logs
in the river belonging to the Michigan
Lumber Co. must not be molested. A
reward of SIS viii be given for in
formation leading to the conviction
of anyone who takes them.
MICHIGAN LUMBER CO..
By HENRY LOVE, Supt.
Butter wrappers at Index office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-September l, house now
occupied by DR.. Rose. Also house
at Sixth and Washington, after July
Is. Is furnished. Mrs. Leroy Myer,
Smiths Ferry.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

WANTED-If you are a girl who can
do general homework, you. can earn
good wages by telephoning As.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE-A fine new Howard pi-
ano. 1875 instrument. VIII sell for
$3.50. Given to Commercial Club as
a prize at the county fair. 4 bargain.
Apply to H. T. Davis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Two good
stock ranches near Alpha. Well
improved, in crop. E. ]. Crawford,
Alpha, Idaho. AZ
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-3OO cords Of fine pitchy
pine. Order now, going fast. $3.50
laid down in Emmett, or 81 delivered.
Address Baker Bros, r. F. D. No. /,
Emmett. 4S-4t
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

WANTED-The Field Canning Com
pany will buy good red tomatoes.
Bring in what you have. 40
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE-one Paragon Jewell
range, large reservoir, extra large
oven, size 20x20. $50 for cash. En-
nett Mercantile Co. as
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
LOST, FOUND, Etc.

FOUND-A parasol on road a mile
east of town. Edward Heath. 1t
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

Any skin itching is a tempter-test-
er. The more you scratch the worse
it itches. Doan's Ointment cures piles,
eczema-anq skin itching. AT all
drug stores
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE-Butter wrappers, neatly
printed, at Index office
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE OR TRADE-My equity
in choice improved 10-acre place
near Portland for 40 acres or more
partly improved in Idaho. Give full
description and write H. H. Basin
dale, Hillsdale, Ore, Route l. 1852
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03
WANTED.

WANTED-To buy 5000 pounds Of
new oats. H. Obermyer. 43
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE-A few pigs. G. R.
Parks, on bench. As.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1914-09-03

FOR SALE-Fresh COW and calf. In
quire of R. Barrett, city. ASP
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14

doing 1t is with pleasure
confidence that Mr. Gven Prosecuting Attorney who seek
Republican submits for the
deraion of the the following statement the record OF the
done bv him and the commendab which ha has
attention reduced
the popuous and richest county in the state The
year from April to April as follows:
Fiscal year 1911 1912
Number criminal exclusive of those tried both civil
criminal, in the District Court 4aa
Total expense including Justice. Constable Witness Jurors
Fees and the Office only for the trial of these the
Justice Court but also the Office Including the gathering of
evidence for the trials in the District Court $l2,l3 So
Fiscal Year 1919 1919 Covering same items
Number of cases. 453
Total expense, all ,S6S 22
number of 81 Net saving with increased bust
ness, $243.46.
Fiscal Year l9l319l4. Covering same items)
Number of cases, 5l3
Total expense, $ll 482 56.
number of co. Net saving with increased bust
ness $405S6.
addition this there the work which Mr. Givens
deputies regard advising all of the county officials
the time carefully advising with the public generally
matters affecting the county's interests
The which he made to the people of Ada county at the
that time follows Il shall do level best to conduct the
of the office for the people,
amply fulfilled and redeemed
The record Mr. Gvens has established this his
appreciation of the confidence of the people his election
and his that confidence
his efficient and economic safeguarding the peoples
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14
POPULAR CANDIDATE FOR STATE TREASURER JOHN EAcLEsOy

Mr.. John w Eagleson. candi-
date for the nomination IF State
Treasurer on he Republican tick
ct, has been a resident of Ada
County more than 23 years Dur
ing that time he has made
success of every undertaking in
which he has been engaged, and
at the same time made a friend of
every one with whom he had
sufficient business to get aceuaint-
ed. Such result comes only to
I h 0 8 9 conducting themselves
along the highest standards of
business and right living
Mr.. Eagleson served Ada county
two terms as treasurer and was re-
elected by the largest majority
ever given a Republican county
officer at that time, and for the
position of Treasurer on the Re-
publican state ticket this fall, will
get the same kind of support
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14

vous order that be paid nstamen
penalty and with a cash discount if paid in one.
shall favor the rapid sale Of holdings
4to interest producing capital effective
remedy for tax reduction.
the past shall do everything possible
the people and shall avoid all
considerations of good public policy
shall endeavor keep close every
state confidently
will be overlooked, neglected or forgotten
Yours very respectfully,
Adv. JOHN HAINES
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14
Work and Expense of Ada County Attorneys Office

Whether person is servant
of the public or is working for an
individual if he shows the ability
to conscientiously devote himself
to the work in hand and develops
and progresses along the line of
rendering better service at a less
cost, he is the best person to per-
form that individual work. There
are no doubt others who with ex-
perience would perhaps attain
similar qualifications and we have
nothing but the kindliest things
to say of other aspirants for the
3ffice of Prosecuting Attorney, but
it is never economy to dismiss a
man from service who is salts
factory and can give to his work
the benefit of experience and
whose manner of conducting af-
fairs is known to the people
The people as the employers of
all public officers are entitled to
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14

again and will thus add much strength of
Mr. Eageon has had extensive experience banking
mercantile lines and thoroughly with all kinds
fact doubtful member of daho past equa
zaon have been better qualified with fairness
taxpayers
Everyone acquainted with Mr. Eaglesons activities
knows that he himself paid his
nearly all of his work has been along the line public
qured the State Treasurer and also expense
incurred by the taxpayers him State
Treasurer in the of his selection that Office
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14

See Y. Richardson for your
carriage painting, also h o u g
painting. staining and tinting
Special rates on carriage work at
present,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14
OUR GOVERNOR HON. JOHN NJ. HAINEs
To the Voters of Idaho:


candidate for
of Idaho
The people this established precedent that
public official who has made good during
entitled to a second. l believe l have made good
My record this office is before and shall ask and expect
to be judged thereon.
With reference my present administration respect
fully submitted
That has heen clean, honest been
capable that has been efficient
That the first the history educational
and other institutions and practically every department
government will complete the biennum without deficiencies
That for the first time in the history Of the
public business has been entirely the open the people
furnished information regular periods concerning expend
in all departments and institutions
That good in the interest Of the people
enacted during this administration any other
That all laws have been fairly aud imparaly administers
tuny to make good improving developing state lands and
helping reduce the cost to the taxpayers Of maintaining the pen
That greater progress
the state than during any previous administration
That great has been made toward solving Carey Act
difficulties and that these projects in better condition than
ever before.
That splendid secured in handling all matters
Of state business and installing business methods all depart
ments and institutions.
That the firm stand taken by economy public expend
lures and the careful Investigations made under direction
attention throughout the and have furnished for the first
will ISsGa be made - t'N''''A 80 A''
That the appropriated By the Legislature for exposition
For the advertising assuring pesons
ysaon visitors this Fair the superior and
That have been desk the State House greater
ber of and have done less travelling public
than other Governor the has had
That all things considered this administration is entitled high
rank among the very best which the state has had.
If am Reelected
shall stand upon the platform of the Republican party
shall continue the fair and impartial administration of all
shall continue the good work of the administration
careful to such etermen therein time and
have shown to be possible.
shall continue my campaign for greater economy public
expenditures and shall for such laws will bring about
ducion in taxation
government
shall oppose the creation of offices and shall favor the
elimination or combination of offices wherever possible
shall insist that the Legislature itemize all Of its appropriations
shall recommend that the make specific appropriations
within fixed limits substituted for the power
making blanket eves exercised by all subordinate units
government counties villages school districts
the computation of the be made under the
vision of the tax commission
shall extending the supervisory the tag
the end that greater uniformity assessment and
in public expenditures be brought about
shall the evyng Of taxes the assessment the pre-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-08-14
How to Cure a Snraln.

A sprain may be cured in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment by applying ChaHsberlaiu's $
Linimeat and observing the directions
with each bottle. For sale by all
dealers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24
cONFESSES SECRET
WEDDING AND
IS shot

sfIaverstraw, N Y. July "a
Eugene 3, Newman walked into the
4ffice OF William Cleary, town clerk
this afternoon to make known ms
secret marriage to Mr.. Cleary
5anghter. AR last saturday Thirty
minutes later, ne was carried out OF
the office with four ballet wounds Ia
his body, dead
II was fifteen minutes after the
off3ce door had closed behind Newman
shst the arst Of the four shots was
heard. The tAree others followed IN
quick succession. There was no fore
warasuE sound OF scu;Yle. no high
words nothing. in fact, 10 indicate
that trou bic was brewing
Coroner Leonard. a. a late hour 10
night. could give no particulars. ana
said he did Not know what had nap
.peved District Attorney liagen TOOK
Inc same attitude. Shrrjn Server de-
erued To say If hc s ,ew anything
about the affair or not
A moment after the s9@p.ifE the
tx.4s,5- hail Nas IN Al UEraar Police
mar sheridan. who had been sitting
last outside OF Cleary's Office, dashed
IN. Others started t. follow, but the
ass,r wsls QUICKLY shut and locked
Later &-teary, who has been town
clerk for fourteen years. came forth
with his three friends and Policeman
Sheridan They got ipt8 g. motor car
and drove 70 the county jail At New
sity. where Cleary wa-s locked up.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24
THIRD OPEN AIR
MEETING TONIGHT

Tonight at O'Clock on the Ford
hotel lot. there will be held the third
in the series of open air meetings un-
der the auspices of the Woman's Pro.
hibitioa League of America. There
win be an hours band concert pre-
ceding the speaking. and the first to-
address the crowd will be Rev. Z. J.
Richardson, who has planned fna]
object lesson. illustrating the position
OF the News Leader, that promises tel
be a corker Mr.. Richardson and the
Leader have been fitting at one another
for week or two, and he has al
stun to ciineh the argument tonight
and deliver a Knockout blow, 1t ia|
not known Just what form the OBJ
iect lesson will take, but there fol
sure to be something of unusual in-l
terest.
The address of the evening will bel
made by Rev. w. c. James. who is|
known as a speaker of force and IND
terest, and his address will probably
be another step up In the course oil
those that have been delivered at these 81
meetings
Very good crowds have attended theI
two previous meetings. and IL the numb
Der continues to increase as II has|
heretofore the lot will be ovcrfowingi
before long.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24

more interesting than the one peIofe
IT, There is little reason 20 sup
pose that there viii be &ny let-1p IN
tn, rand course of development that
has so FAR kept the whole state keyed
up to catch the echoes Of the cam
paigr. that centers in Richmond
The public has not forgotten the
incident Of the secretary Of the COM
n1onwealth's Office, the tremendous
number OF petitioners. or any other
of the many newsy happenings that
have come TO pass In Richmond In the
past year, starting With the last legts-
antive session and continuing hn-
broken down 70 the present
The last eight weeks Of the cam
paign promises to be the warnlest that
have been seen In the state. The Anti
saloon league has engaged the very
foremost speakers Of the state 70 Ad-
dress The voters in every county and
precinct and next week Will see the
inauguration of the greatest stump
speaking canvass that has ever rocked
tina Old Dominion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24
PETERSBURG
WILL GIVE DRYS
STRONG SUPPORT

Petersburg. Va. July 23.-With the
prohibition election just two months
off from today, the subject is rarely
ever discussed with more than usual
interest in Petersburg. No action has
been taken pertainirf{ 70 the election
here, other than secAring the sigma
lures presented TO Governor Stuart.
requesting that the election be held
and resolutions which were adopted
by the ministerial association.
No bitterness has been manifested
among those who fail or oppose the
result of the election, and 1t is not
Thought that there WITT be. tt is gem
, orally conceded. however, that while
Petersburg will remain in the wet
column in so far as the city itself
Is concerned the Statewide movement
will receive much stronger support
than did the "drys" in the local option
election of about five years ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-24
To SELL EMMANUEL
CHURCH TO NEGROES

Rev. w. t. Hall and large number
of members OF his congregation Im-
manuel Baptist church,. appeared be
fore the council committee on orat-
nances last night TO ask permission
Of council to sell their building at Fifth
and Leigh streets, To eoiored con
gregAtion. 1t was pointed out by Rev,
Mr. Hall that the neighborhood is be-
ing rapidly taken up by eolored peo-
Pile. and that within short while
there will be few white families
there
number of citizens objected TO the
proposed sale. The committee viii
meet at the church on Wednesday
afternoon at 5 O'clock. 10 look the
situation over.