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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
A Relic of Early DAYS

While eXcavating on his homestead
south of Freezeout a few days ago,
Gordon Twillegar unearthed half of
an oX's iron shoe. 1t is very similar
to horses shoe, except that the end
is l p inches broad. The regulation
horseshoe nails had been used to
fasten it to the ox's foot. 1t is pro-
badly 40 or more years old. Shoeing
an OK was more of a job than shoe
ing horse. The animal had to be
thrown and ''hog tied" before the
shoe could be nailed on. One old
timer recalls that Ed Allen lost an
OK while being shod. 1t was a wild
beast and had to be thoroughly tied
before it would submit to the shoeing.
After the work was done. the OK fail
ed to rise. A rope around its neck
had choked it to death.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
CITY SETTLES WITH
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Warrant for S34O.50 Ordered to
Pay Districts Share of
Court Fines

At Monday nights meeting of the
city council, the city clerk was in
structed to draw warrant in favor
of the Emmett school district for
S34O.50, in payment of a claim for
one-half the court fines collected by
the city during the last eight years.
The school district put in a claim for
S7O1, but the city officials, after an
investigation of the records, contend
that only $34O.5O is due.
Those who paid their sewer assess
ment in lump sum have a refund
coming. The sewer did not cost as
much as estimated, so as soon as the
amounts due can be figured out, the
overcharge will be paid back
Considerable discussion ensued over
the question of the legality of issuing
warrants to pay bills contracted. City
Attorney zimmerman's opinion was
that warrants could be issued and the
clerk was ordered to draw warrants
accordingly. The law forbids the is
suing of warrants without funds to
pay them. The budget for the ensu-
ing year will make appropriations to
take care Of the warrants drawn.
The city engineer was directed to
draw map Of the sewer pipe line
where it touches the railroad right of
way so that the railroad COM
pany may be guided in building
bridges and making excavations.
Street Commissioner Landers was
instructed to grade Park street be-
tween WardwelI and Mckinley in
order that property owners may sand
the roadway.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
|. o. o. F. Memorial Day

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs general
ly joined in observance of Memorial
Day. The day was perfect and the
attendance was larger than ever be-
fore. The members gathered at the
hall Sunday morning and, headed by
the band, marched in procession to
the railroad crossing and thence took
conveyances to the cemetery, where
the impressive ceremonies of both
orders were performed. The flowers
were profuse and no grave was neg
lected.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Car Over Ditch bank

Among the Nyssa fans who at
tended the ball game here Sunday
was Ben Title, a former Emmett
young man. Ben has new aUtomo-
bile. While passing through Bram-
well on his return home after the
game, the car went over an embank-
ment and was pretty badly smashed
up. None of the occupants of the
vehicle was injured. ]. R. Burton
was called, the machine was towed
to town and repaired so that the party
proceeded on their journey at 2
o'clock the next morning.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
.251 carloads
Total .......

Representative of Commission
houses are more active in securing
consignments of the fruit crop than
ever before, which indicates that En-
NETT fruit has made reputation for
superior quality and is in demand.
The sweet cherry crop is moving
rapidly. C. H. Martin, representing
Denny & Co. of Chicago, will ship
out half a carload tomorrow to Pay
cite, where the other half will be
filled and sent to the Eastern market.
The price is $1.25 per crate of "a pint
boxes. This is the first carload ship
ment of cherries to go from this val
ley. J. C. Sewell of the Idaho Farm
Products Co. of Boise has established
headquarters at the Fruit Associa-
ton and is buying cherries. He is
making daily shipments and paying
S1.OO for four 1-gallon crates.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
A Rest Room

The ladies of the local w. c. T. U,
have undertaken to establish public
rest room and reading room. Mrs.
Georgia Steinbower has been appoint
ed as committee to look into the
matter. 1t is proposed to secure a
room convenient to Main street, where
people from the country districts,
especially women and children, may
find a comfortable place to rest while
hubby attends to business matters.
The need of such place has been ap-
parent for many years.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
To Celebrate the Fourth

J. E. Chandler Of Ola was in towr
Friday. He says the upper Squav
creek, Timber Flat and High valley
people have made arrangements to
hold community celebration July 8
near the Bechtol ranch in High valley.
A nightly fine program of sports has
been provided, there will be dancing
and fireworks and big picnic dinner
Everybody who can go is invited to
celebrate with them in the shade of
the big pine trees.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Peach Tree Trouble.

Last week. Fred Baisch made a
thorough investigation of the peach
orchards that have blighted and re-
norts that owing to the dry weather
last winter the top roots of the trees,
especially where the soil was loose
and sandy, were killed by "dry freeze"
In most cases, only the top roots were
affected. The main roots are alive
and are sending out new roots, and
new leaves are coming out. He rec
ommends that trees be watered every
fall after the wood natures.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
COURT HOUSE DOINGS.
Foundation for New Building Com
pleted-Big Vault Under Way.


pleted-Big Vault Under Way.
Gem county is getting ready to set
up housekeeping for herself July 3.
The building of her new home is be-
ing pushed along as rapidly as possi-
BILE, thanks to the hearty cooperation
of the Emmett people and the energy
and enthusiasm of R. E. Rose, presi-
dent of the Commercial Club.
The foundations were completed last
evening. Owing to the scarcity of la
borers, business men, farmers and
citizens volunteered their services and
banker and doctor, merchant and far
mer, lawyer and teamster, retired cap
italist ard common plug citizen stood
side by side in the hot sun, welding
shovels, mixing cement, loading wheel
barrows and dumping the mixture
into the forms.
Another volunteer force will be on
hand tonight and tomorrow night to
complete the cement walls of the
vault. A secondhand door, in good
condition, was secured at Caldwell for
S75 and is in place. The walls will
be 10 feet high in the clear. Between
the cement wall and the outer brick
wall there will be an air space of six
inches. The roof will be of reinforced
cement construction.
1t is expected the carpenter work
will be started the first of next week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
New Train Service

The Short Line inaugurated a new
train service on the Idaho Northern
Tuesday for the tourist travel to the
Lakes. A through passenger from
Boise leaves this city at 1910 every
day, and the train from the lakes
leaves for Boise at the same time.
The motor car arrives at 3:15 from
Nampa in the afternoon, returning at
$40. In addition a freight train is
run each way every day except SUM-
day. The Payette train arrives at
1920 and returns at l o'clock.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Mighty Hunter Returns

Mr.. Gill, who makes a business OF
trapping and hunting wild animals
returned last week from Dry Buck
with eight bear skins as trophies OF
his skill, and they were all on display
in the Rexall store Tuesday, and a
number of them were sold and will
be dressed for rugs. The bounty on
bears is SO each. AS the bears are
now shedding, Mr.. Gill will turn his
attention to other predatory animals
until cooler weather.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

The Canyon Abstract & Trust com.
pany has been awarded the contract
for transcribing of records for the
new county of Gem. In all six bids
were submitted to the Commits
sioners but the Abstract company's
bid was considered the best. By their
bid the local company agree to furn-
ish all supplies such as typewriters
and other sundry articles also to sup
ervise the work. Owing to the fact
that the Abstract Company is so ia
miliar with the records of this county
the bid is considered a good one for
the new county and Gem County will
have records that are first class and
that can be depended on.-Caldwell
News.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Knowles Lost a Ball in the Sun.

and put a new complexion on what
looked like walk away for the Ore
gon pill pushers. In that fateful inn
ing the home boys garnered four two
baggers. Nyssa counted again in the
third with two scores and three more
in the fourth-a total of g. Emmett
alded 8 more in the third, l in the
fourth, 4 in the fifth and l in the
eight-total 10.
For Emmett, Clay was in the box
for four innings and was then re-
lieved by Lingren. Clay struck out
five and Lingren five.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Prunes

The prune crop will this year break
all previous records both for quantity
and quality. Some contracts have
been made, it is reported, at 60 cents
a crate, which means S35, ton. In
addition to the buyers named above,
Max Mayfeld of Boise, through his
representative E. X. Hayes, are in
the field. They all contend it is too
early to be able to state prices, but
all are offering market price.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

thing up until the seventh, when Car
ter, the first man up lost the ball in
the grain field and cantered home
unmolested.
In the pitchers battle, Clay had
the best of it, striking out u to Nc
Millan's s; but Macs cohorts hit
harder, totaling 4 singles and two
doubles to the Slopes two singles,
one double and a home run.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
EMMETT GETS INTO THE
WIN COLUMN
Defeats Nyssa in a Weird but
Very Interesting
Game

In game replete with errors and
heavy hitting, the Emmett leaguers
defeated Nyssa Sunday afternoon
and put the home boys in the win
column for the first time this season.
The first inning was a weird one
it might have been worse-possibly
Nyssa was first up and garnered four
scores, while the locals piled up IL
errors. But the Emmett boys came
back strong and engaged in a batting
fest that sent six around the bases
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
To Frisco in Auto

Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Cathcart, two
sons and daughter, struck out this
morning in their auto for the Frisco
exposition. They carry with them a
complete camp equipment and will
take their time and enjoy the out
door life to the fullest extent.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Peaches

While the peach crop of the country
is still an uncertain quantity, the CON-
petition for the Emmett crop is brisk
There are four active buyers here
now: Denny & Co., A. E. Wood of
Payette, The Idaho Farm Products
Co. and the Koogan Company of
Kansas City. This latter firm is hold
ing a conference with the growers this
afternoo. All contracts are on a
commission basis. The A. E. Wood
contract for so carloads has been
filled. The Koogan company want 100
cars. No forecast can be given Of the
probable price.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Slope Win from Aggies

On Friday, the Slope won from the
Aggies by margin of two runs, the
final score being 9 to 7. Clay and
Lingren were the opposing pitchers,
the former striking out 7and the lat
ter 5. The hits were divided as fol-
lows: Slope singles and l double.
Aggies-7 singles and l double.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

John Gross was on Monday sent
enced to serve from one to five years
in the state prison. Gross was con-
victed last Friday on a charge of
burglary in the second degree. He it
will be remembered, broke into the
Emmett Fruit Growers Associations
warehouse, stole a sack of wool,
transported it five miles to the top
of Freezeout hill in wheelbarrow
and then took it in wagon to Boise
and sold it.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

One of the most beautiful yards in
town is that of Harry Titus,and the
sight that it presents with its profu-
sion of roses and flowers, and well
kept lawn, is we'll worth seeing. A
large bush of Rambler roses with
their delicate tints and shadings is
a prominent feature.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
of to Summer School

Among the Emmett people attend
ing the summer school for teachers in
Boise are: Mrs. Bayston, Misses
Rosella Parrish, Pearl Sanders,
Frances Landers, Belle McCrossin,
Bessie Graham, May Park and Ruth
Wilson
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
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OUR BUSINESS

6. We saw young woman sit
g. ting on a fellows lap the other
day, that was her business; he
(. had his arm around her, and that
was his business; if they expect
6. to get married that is their busi-
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&. invitations and announcements
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Band Shows Up Wen

The Emmett band, under the lead
ership of Dave Smithson, is becoming
very proficient, its music is harmon
iously executed, and Emmett people
should be proud of it. The boys are
generous in responding to calls on
public occasions.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

Exercise, "The Wheel on the Trail"
Recitation, "God Bless Our Day." by
Katie Youngman.
Closing song, Light Bearers" by
School.
Benediction .. Pastor
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

The new bungalow which Charles
Wills is building on his South Slope
fruit farm is in the hands of the
plasterers and will soon be ready for
occupancy. 1t is a roomy, cozy and
convenient building.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Buys Big Six

The Van Deusen brothers on Satur-
day purchased from J. r. Burton a
Studebaker Six, seven passenger car.
1t is fine machine and they are en-
joying it to the limit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Big Hay Crop

Fred Sherwood has just finished
stacking his hay crop. From 25 acres
he harvested approximately 40 tons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
CHILDREN's DAY OBSERVED
Beautiful Decorations and Pleasing
Programs Features of the Day

Children's Day, last Sunday, was
generally observed by the Emmett
churches. The Baptist Sunday school
rendered their program, "The Trail
Illumined," in the presence of a large
audience Sunday evening. The deco
rations were beautiful and the pro-
gram was splendid one. All did
we'll their parts and the children were
frequently applauded. The program
was as follows:
Duet...........The Misses Lathrop
Opening song. .............. School
PRAYER and responsive reading.
Welcome. ........ Twila TOungman
Nature Lessons ..... Glass of Boys
The Heavenly Chorus Monte Moore
Song, Little Eyes. Glass of Girls
EXercise-"The Light of the World"
Recitation, "The Roses Are Sweet, y
Frances Hargus.
Song Flower Girls"
Recitation, "My Sunbeam" Edith Hall
Recitation, "Sorry" Robt Rundstrom
Song, "Just a Little Flower" by
Three Girls.
Recitation, Little Sister," Bessie Jor-
Exercise, "The Peace Fleet" e.. Boys
Boat Song. School
Exercise, "The Flowers Message"
Recitation, "The Other Children" by
Wayne Findley.
Pastors remarks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Standing of Clubs
Next Games

Emmett at Nyssa. Payette at
Vale.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
Standing of the Clubs.


Friday-High School VS.. Aggies.
Tuesday-Moose VS.. Aggies.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17
CHERRY CROP IS NOV
ING FAST
Commission Firms Active in
Contracting for Fruit-251
Carloads is the Estimate.

A conservative estimate of the En-
NETT fruit crop this year is 25l car
loads, divided as follows:
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-20
VASSAR STUDENT IS
 STRONG FOR ARIZONA
Miss Mary K. Howe, Daughter of Secretary of N. '. Produce
 Exchange Praises State.

The Misses Mary K Howe and Jo. sephine McPhersou and J. Ivey and Il. C. Kendall were members of an auto party from Tombstone, visiting Bisbee last night Miss Howe is the daughter of Lester B. Howe. seera- tary of the New York Produce EN- change Miss Howe, accompanied by her mother, is passing several months in Arizona. She is graduate of Vas sar College where she was eNtrem De ly prominent in the student body be-
 ing active m the leading society events and also attaining a high schol- arship standard Miss Howe has also figured in numerous events participat- ed in by members of some of the more exclusive Metropolitan circles. She is greatly impressed with the nat ural grandeur of the mountains of Arizona and especially delighted with the wonderfully picturesque scenery in and about Bisbee, Indeed Miss Howe has become a great enthusiast
 concerning Arizona, it's natural charms and resources, and will car ry back east a glowing account of the new state.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-20
WYOMING WANTS MAN ARRESTED BY LOCAL
 OFFICER ON CHARGE
Resident of COChiSe County for Four Years Arrested By Bert Policy and Charged With a Felony in Wyoming.

In the arrest of William Smith for four years past a resident of Cochise county the local police officers think they have landed a man wanted in Wyoming for grand larceny To Bert Policy Bisbee's constable belongs the credit of the arrest. after an endless amount of work during the past month which finally culminated in the deten- ton of Smith
 Two officers from the state of Wy oming, are now in Bisbee, looking in- to the case They have brought war rants from their home state and will present them as soon as possible to the governor for action
 W. B. Cleary and Fred Sutter have been retained by Smith for his de lense and a lively time is expected before any eXtradition papers are granted
 Smith has resided in Cochisc coun- ty about four years For the first three years of his residence here he was employed on the cattle ranch of Tom Hood For the past year he has been employed in Douglas by Hood and Bledsoe. in their garage. He has made a great many friends here who are interes ting themselves in his pres ent plight.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-20
BUSINESS TRAINING
 IS ON HIGH PLANE
Bisbee High Students Make EX- CeIlent Progress in Type
 writing Department.

Students of the commercial depart ment at tho Bisbee High school are making great showing. which is source of considerable pride to the leaders Of that branch of education, as well as Co the friends and relatives of the pupils In fact it is said with reason that the course at the local high school equals at least, those offered at many business colleges of standing
 Features of the typewriting division of instruction are the monthly tests sent out by the Remington and Under wood companies These examinations are especially severe tests of the abil- ity of the students, as they are given to the pupil without opportunity for previous observation of practice ln- ternauoual rules are incorporated in the system Of grading the work eNe- cuted by the pupils According to these rules five words are deducted for every error made in the final com putation of the work of the student. The next and final step is the diyis- ion of the net number ol words by the number of minutes this being done in order to determine the net rate of the student per minute.
 Students arc furnished incentive to increased effort by the offer of the Remington Co., of a Primary Remnant to all students passing their test of twenty-five net words per minute for ten consecutive minutes This offer is applicable Co students who have studied tyepwritiue only four months Four students have won this award. namely the Misses Katherine Kin sella. Esther Lause, Marie Eaminski and Mrs. Neva Anderson.
 Students who have passed the March test and been granted certiH- cates of proficiency by the companies mentioned are included in the follow ing list Bach student in the tps, wrote for ten minutes The number opposite each name indicates the rate per minute The students are Miss Nesta Matthews 55. Miss May Stand ard 5l. Dewey Walker 51 Miss Madge Chapman 5O. Win Wood 4S. Miss Lu- cille Wildman 47, Miss Theodora Greg oyich 46 Miss Martha NcRae 45 AL ger Harper 43, Norris Bell 42 Miss Anna Davis 42
 Particular credit is due the Misses Madge Chapman and Lucille Wndmau and VIII WOOd Vh, have made pN- ceptionally good rates this being their first year in the typewritine de- paTmeut
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-20
METHODIST SUNDAY
 SCHOOL SHOWS GAIN
Class Contest for Attendance Re-
 cord Is Resulting in WOn- derfuI Increase.

A remarkably large attendance is now the source of much qualification at the Sunday School of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the splendid showing is due almost entirely, Go a scheme put into practice last March, when a contest between the Philathea class of young ladies and the Baraca young mems class was formally inc augurated. The understanding at that time was that the losing class should banquet the winner. the contest to last two months Just how much the attendance at the Sunday School has been benefited by the competition is shown by the comparison of records of the last Sabbath and that of March l. Then the Philatheas had 20 pres eut and the Baracas 1S, while last Sunday showed 5l attending the Phil- athea session and 52 Baracas answer ing the roll call At present. the two classes are tied for honors. Next Sunday is the final Sabbath of the contest and an especially urgent myi- .ation is extended to the young men and young ladies TO come out and help the rivals. The total attendance at the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School last Sabbath, was POS, which is surely a record to be proud oL
Bisbee daily review., 1915-04-20
.ELKS WILL BE HOSTS
 AT GALA FUNCTION
Ladies Will Enjoy All of the Amusement Sections
 of the Club.

Dancing, cards bilharGs and pool will be the amusements offered to the Elks and their lady guests at the Ice Cream Social and dance which the en- tertainment committee has announced for Tuesday evening The latest am nouncement is that Che music will be furnished by the Royal Orchestra.
 Until recently the Elks entertain ments for ladies have consisted mere ly Of dancing and the amusement sec tions of the club house have been closed to the visitors but under the new regime this is changed For the non-dancers there are other amuse- ments offered and the social gather ing feature is now to be more em- phasized closer acquaintance is bound Go result from this effort on the part of the committee and an evening of real enjoyment for all
 Now organizing is the Elks orches- tra. In this James Allison takes the initiative and he promises that in the near future there will be frequent in- formal orchestral concerts and that the music will be forthcoming from the lodge itself for such dancing and other entertainments as may be given There still remain several weeks be- fore the warm weather sets in and the entertainment committee expects Go put on several entertainments in that time and not to be entirely idle during the summer months.