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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
HEAR HOCHBAUM
SATURDAY, 2:3O
STATE LEADER OF COUNTY AGRI-
CULTURISTS WILL LOOK OVER
FARMS AND TALK TO FARMERS
AND BUSINESS MEN
WIN Be Taken for Thirty Mile Ride In
Forenoon and See the Worst As Weil
As the Best-COmes to Help Farm
ers Solve Their Problems and Reap
Greater Measure of Prosperity.

State Leader Hochbaum will be met
at the train Saturday morning and
taken for a drive through part OF
the wheat fields in order to acquaint
him with actual conditions. He VIII
he shown the worst as well az the
best that can be found in thirty-mile
drive. and from his observations will
be able to make practical suggestions.
After luncheon he will pass the time
until the meeting hour In meeting
farmers and business men and hopes
to have a large number Of both out to
hear him. Mr. Hochbaum's talk VIII
be thoroughly practical and business
like. His purpose is to interest the
farmers in their own welfare, and to
increase their measure of prosperity.
It is possible to make of American
Falls a great milling center. II such
is done the benefit of great and
steady market will be given to all the
farmers in the county. The quality
and the quantity of wheat now grown
justifies this conclusion. More wheat
of a better quality will increase this
possibility, and Mr.. Hochbaum can
help in both ways. A representative
of the Updike Grain company of Oma-
ha, which tests grain from all parts OF
central and western states, is our au-
thority for the statement that with
the exception of a small section In
western Kansas, and a small section
in Minnesota and Dakota, the Turkey
Red grown here is not excelled in the
United States. Our wheat tests nine
points stronger than the best Nebras-
ka wheat, according to this authority.
We have, however, some troubles
ahead. One of them is the weed ques-
ton. Another is the ground squirrel
pest. Others relate to prevention of
smut, which last year for the first
time became serious, and still another
to methods of cultivation. Growers
of spring grain, from present indica-
tions, should be very much interested
in this feature Mr.. Hochbaum should
have the largest audience of farmers
that ever assembled In American Fails
His address will be delivered In the
Auditorium beginning about 2:3o.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
PREDATORY ANIMAL BOUNTIES

Il. Il. st. John, county inspector for
the state livestock sanitary board re-
ports that seventy-two hides have been
brought to his office for bounties since
be was appointed May 18th. Several
Hunters presented hides that did n6t
conform to the regulations of the board
and we're refused the bounty. Since
the bounty was raised from one dol
lar to two dollars and fifty cents
greater interest is being taken by the
farmers in the state with the result
that the coyotes are being killed off
more rapidly than in the past. No
cougar, bob cat or lynx bounties have
thus far been paid In Power county
owing to their scarcity. There is con-
siderable misunderstanding still in re-
gard to the requirements of the state
board with respect to parts that must
be presented to the inspecor In order
to procure the bounties. A careful
adherence to the rules that follow will
eliminate mistakes and disputes with
the animal inspector. The sections Of
the laws of most Importance follow:
Sec. 2. For each coyote, lynx and
wildcats. bears. wolves, cougars or
shall hereafter be paid by the state OF
Idaho, In the manner hereafter pro-
vided, viz For each coyote, lynx and
wildcat so destroyed, two dollars and
fifty cents for each bear or wolf, ten
dollars; and for each cougar or noun
! tian lion, twenty-five dollars.
And any person who shall desire to
obtain the bounty herein provided for
shall present to one of said inspectors
| the entire skin OF each animal with
all paws attached thereto and which
said skin shall also Include. none OF
which shall he detached, the skin OF
the head with both ears, upper and
lower lips, and said skin or skins shall
be accompanied by an affidavit stating
| that the animal or animals were kii'es
| on or after the first day of March, 1915
! Sec. 5. Any person Mo shalt max
any false affidavit for the purpose o
obtaining said bounty. shall upon con
viction thereof. be punished by a fin
of not less than one hundred nor NOR
than five hundred dollars, or by i'm
prisonment I'm the county jail OF no
less than thirty days nor more thai
six months.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
MINISTER'S CHANGE PLACES

On July 1st Rev. A. w. James and
family will leave American Falls for
Buhl, Idaho, to take charge OF the pas
4orate OF the M. Il. church at that
place.
n On the same date Rev. Floyd Hardin
And family will arrive In American
Falls to assume the pastorate OF the
local church.
Rev. Hardin comes with splendid
recommendation to his credit. He Is
young, energetic. with high education
al advantages, combined with natural
social nature which makes him popu-
lar In any community. He comes from
a family of Methodist preachers. His
grandfather was for several years
presiding elder In the Rock River
(Chicago) Conference. His father was
a prominent minister I'm and around
Chicago before coming west. Young
Hardin has only been preaching about
three years. but In that time has made
an enviable record. A little over two
years ago upon the death OF his father
he took up his fathers mantle and
finished out hie ye9f4with success and
credit to himsoR and ehurch.
For nearl, Gsgc yeafeeI4.= Hardin
has served IA chur&tfst bdN ghere
he has built ~ 4 strong ubngr( u ION
and won Gfke host OF friend Fho
part with IN Reluctantly bus VI Yes
with him t Dir prayers for i1is -
cess In this DIV field. M
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
FIVE GENERATIONS

RAYMOND Alvord Baker, the three
weeks old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Baker of American Falls is in one re-
spect perhaps the most fortunate baby
in the state of Idaho or the great
northwests.
He has a grandmother, a great grand
mother, and a great great grandmoth-
er ali living and is the first child In
the fifth generation. Four genera
tions of the family live in American
Falls. The five generations range as
follows, Mrs. NJ. A. Alvord of American
Falls, eighty-three; Mrs. Joseph Rum
sey, now in Washington, sixty-four,
Mrs. Charles Cotant of Rockland, thir-
ty-four; Mrs. Charley Baker, Ameri-
can Falls, eighteen; and her tiny son,
Raymond Alvord four weeks old last
Tuesday. They all plan to be together
soon for a picture. They have a pic
ture of four generations and are anx-
ious that the fifth be included in the
group.
Mrs. M. A. Alvord, the great great
grandmother, ran away from nome al
the age of nineteen to be married, and
she youches for the fact that the
course Of true love never runs smooth
But she does not approve OF elope-
ments for everybody and was careful
to see that none of her defendants fol-
lowed her example. She used to car
~ lunch to her father while he was
at work aiding In the construction o1
the Erie canal through Madison coun'
ty. New York. She later took cana
boat to Lake Erie and down to Ohit
where she lived with her husband whit
gradually farmed his way out west
arriving at American Falls In 1907
Mr.. Alvord died three years ago, TN
Oldest man in the county, but Mrs
Alvord lives on, as young at eighty
three as many women are at forty
five. She works continuously aroun'
her home and delights in quilting a
her special hobby. A quilt OF specia
design that she quilted at the age Q
seventy-two, has taken several prize
at county fairs, and her eyes spark
with pride when she shows II to visl
tors. She has had little time to
sick she says. Her days have bee
spept I'm hard labor and IL Is too lat
in life for her to change her ways. Sh
visits with her children and gran
children near American Falls an
hardly a day passes that does not lin
her out enjoying the open air. he
little great great grand child Is IN
greatest pride of her life and next
him is her great grand child, MT
Charles Baker.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
STATE HIGHWAY WORK

The Idaho Construction company
Sunday, established camp at Ferry
Hollow near where the state high
way will cross and will soon make
a showing. The sagebrush is cleared
from where the highway leaves the
Rockland road until it intersects with
the old road this side Of Neeley. A
little grading has been done In the
Sorenson lane at Neeley. The Ferry
Hollow crossing is the largest single
piece of work on the Idaho Construc-
ton company's contract which ex-
tends from American Falls westward
to the Cassia county line. A crew
from the state highway engineers force
is here assisting in getting the work
under way. Work has not yet begun
between American Falls and Poca-
tello. The contracts call for compile.
ton by December z.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
Death of Mrs. Josephine Baird.

Mrs. Josephine Baird died at Beth
any DEAFNESS hospital Saturday
evening at o'clock, from burns ret
ceived the preceding Wednesday. From
the first no hope was held OF her,
recovery, one third the surface of her
body being deeply burned or scared,
yet she rallied after the first few hours
and remained cheerful until the last.
Realizing that she could not live, she.
battled bravely and expressed the
hope that she might live long enough,
to see her son, who was en- route from.
Arizona. This wish was denied her
owing to the failure to make train
connection at Pueblo. her son arriv-
ing about an hour and half after
her death. Expected though 1t was.
her death caused great sadness, cue
partly to the inexpressibly horrible
tragedy that caused 1t. but largely tc
the unmeasured esteem In which she
was held. Nothing could more clear
ly indicate her lovable character than
the thoughtful consideration she
showed for her son, County Attorney
Spencer L. Baird. during her illness.
No sooner had she recovered from the
ciicCep VI al oPioto SiNcu W hoiiO'0
her suffering than she requested one
Of the hospital nurses to go to her
home and put 1t In order SO that he
might be comfortable. Her great
solicitude was for him and her other
children and not for herself. Not
once did she murmur or complain OF
her great misfortune, nor give way to
the pain in body and heart she must
have felt.
While burning trash in the yard at
her home Wednesday of last week her
weak body gave away and she fell
prone upon the flames. Unable to
move, her cries brought speedy aid,
but too late to prevent fearful agony.
She was promptly removed to the
hospital and everything possible done.
She rallied the following day suffi-
ciently to give her friends false hope
that recovery was possible. She was
70 years of age, somewhat feeble In
health, which feebleness was increas-
ed by fall on the ice last December.
For many weeks following the fall
she was confined to her bed with a
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

broken hip. For some time past she
had been able to go about with a
cane, and doubtless was less strong
than she thought Her son and herself
lived alone, and often and without
avail he had pleaded with her to
have someone come and stay with
them. To this she would not consent,
She wanted to have her home for her
hoy! and herself alone AS often had
10 furged her to not attempt to do
Xofk of any kind. and especially not
II burn trash In the yard. Her ambi-
WA was greater than her strength.
ohb was, perhaps, better contented
vhcn busy, andi found enjoyment In
m light work a. she felt able to do.
Il Al no time when 1t was possible for
IN to be at home was Mr.. Baird else
Mere. Since her first accident he
hhd remained at home every night and
At>all other times when he could pos
sibly do SO. He had new home halt
cpnstructed, to which he expected soon
tofmove her. that she might have bet
kef care, and be nearer to him.
Mrs. 4. ID. Bowen, dauhter. OF
Dodge City. Kansas. and two sons
Dilworth. Of Dodge City and Spencer
l., Of American Falls. were at the bed
side of their mother when she passed
away. Another son. Frank II. OF Sar
Marcial, New Mexico. arrived an hour
and half after her death.
Funeral services. conducted by Rec
tor Saunders Of Pocatello. were helt
at the Episcopal church Sunday morn
Ing at o'clock. and the body &C
companied by the two sons and daugh
ter, was shipped on the morning trair
10 Dodge City, Kansas. where 1t wal
laid to rest beside that of her husband
The church was beautifully decorated
With flowers. and fine floral pieces
From the Syringa club, the county Of
ficers and many friends made tn,
casket a beautiful embankment o
flowers. The services opened will
lead Kindly Light" by a quartet,
composed OF Mr.. and Mrs. St. John
Mrs. Forter and Miss Helen Davie
which was followed by the beautiful
Episcopal service. The church wal
crowded with sympathetic friends.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

Merl lines is suffering severely with
his leg that WAS severely broken three
weeks ago. An operation was neces-
sary Tuesday TO remove some pieces
of splintered bone. The nature OF the
break In such that II is unusually slow
In healing.
John Koch, who was injured about
the knee a week ago while working
in the sewer left the hospital Tues
day.
Sister Kate has returned from Soda
Springs.
Mrs Eckheart OF Yale was taken to
the hospital Wednesday morning a. q
patient. 49,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
CONTRACTORS ATTENTION

WANTED-Bids for the erection OF
a good farm house on the Gus Martens
farm five miles west OF American
Falls. Plans and specifications will
be found at the First National Bank.
Bids to be opened at noon, July LIST.
The right Is reserved to reject any and
all bids.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
THREE b LEAGUE

Next Sunday-American Falls ver-
sus Athletics at Pocatello. Indians
and Downey at Downey.
American Falls jumped into Sec
ond place in the race for the 3-B
League penant when it took the game
from the Pocatello Atheletics Sunday
on the home lot II to 6. Too much
King on the mound coupled with
seventeen good loud bingles proved the
undoing Of the Gate City squad who
came down with the full intention of
winning the game in record time. But
baseball luck is an erratic old cuss
and has no special favorites. If there
was any luck Sunday it was with
American Falls, though their victory
was we'll deserved. The game wasn't
an unusual exhibition of stellar field
ing but was fast enough to be interest
ing. The visitors were out classed
and no one disputed the fact. How
ever it's only three days before We
tangle with them again on their home
lot, and perhaps the link" will be
roosting around our bench with two
cross eyes and a crooked nose.
The work of King and Blair, on the
firing line for American Falls, was
the brightest feature of the game.
~ was hit freely when the bags
were empty, but with the corners
denburg. Three times we're the bases
full with one and two out and but one
run crossed the rubber to fatten the
score of the visitors. In the ninth
frame Barthold and Lumely led off
with hits but got no farther than the
second station Hits I'm the pinches
were as scattered as chickens teeth.
Blair held King IN fine shape and
pegged unerringly to the sacks as is
evidenced by the fact that but one of
the visitors negotiated a stolen base.
Blair picked off three hits and King
did as well with two extra bases. 1t is
rarely that a pitcher is good enough
to hit cleanup" but King has been
serving in that capacity for the last
two games and has never failed to de-
liver in the pinch.
The Athletic infield went to pieces
in the second inning and booted the
ball quite consistently for the re-
mainder of the game. Both Carmack
and Breeze, who replaced the former
in the second inning, were unable to
put anything on the ball and 1t was
planted to every corner of the field
The Atheletics were considerabl,
weakened by the loss OF Half on tn,
first sack. He is an old head and {
dependable hitter and fielder.
The loss of Temple In the center
garden for the Falls was keenly felt
He sprained his ankle in the practic,
game Wednesday and was unable tt
play Sunday.
Alley, playing his first game with
the Falls got away good and great,
strengthened the infield which has hat
| five men at short since the seasoI
opened. He has been playing with th'
Atheletics but according to the an
nouncement of Manager Jacobs will
be seen hereafter In an American Fall
uniform. We go to Pocatello mex
| Sunday for another game with tn,
Athletics.
The score of the game Sunday is a
! follows:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
WILL REPAIR COMBINES

C.E. Stamper and G. o. Dickson hav-
ing the benefits OF both schooling and
practical experience, will engage In
the repair OF combines. thresbing ma
chimes and engines. There are about
100 combines in the county and more
coming. and II is quite an advantage
to owners to have someone ex-
perfenced In such work at call They
may be found at Mr.. Hammocks cabi-
net shop.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
GERMAN BAPTIST CHURCH

A pleasant entertainment was en-
joyed at the German Baptist church
Sunday afternoon when the Sunday
school classes gave their exercises.
Songs by the choir. recitatsons by the
pupils and short talks by Superinten-
dent A. W. Isaak constituted the pro-
gram. The Misses Bertha Isaak and
Martha Gruenich sang two duets that
were greatly enjoyed. There will b.
another program the first Sunday In
July.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
TO DEDICATE LUTHERAN CHURCH

The dedication Of the Evangelistic
Lutheran church at Pleasant Valley
will take place Sunday, June 9th.
Services will be held at 10 a. m. and
2 .. IN. Rev. A. Hahn of Anchor, Ill.
will conduct services in German In the
forenoonand Rev. Erwin Wuest OF
American Falls In English I'm the af-
ternoon.
All are cordially invited.
GEO. l.. SPRATTLER, Pastor.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
American Falls does not often eel

American Falls does not often eel
ebrate the Fourth. usually joining with
other points IN the county,b but when 1t
does celebrate It does II right This
year the people decided TO observe the
day In a fitting manner at home. A
barbecue has been arranged for and
a splendid program Of sports will be
given. One Of the most interesting
will probably be the ball game be-
tween the Fats and the Leans. with
fourteen men on each side. The game
will last but fivev innings, and less
Il either side gets rs scores before the
end OF the fifth.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

When he was n candidate for Justice
OF the supreme court, both In the pri-
maries and at the general election,
his appreciation OF the dignity OF the
position kept him from making a speak
Ing campaign. The few people from this
county who have heard him were
charmed by his wit and eloQuence, and
there III not the slightest doubt that
all VIII regret II who do not hear him
on this occasion.
The other features OF the program
have not been announced. The COM
mittees meet tonight "wednesday to
make final plans for the days celebra-
tion. The barbecue will be one of the
most appreciated, and the program OF
sports will be fully up to expectations.
People may be assured. however, that
they Will be well entertained
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Bases on balls; off King 2, Carmack
l, Brazee 1. Two base hits. biles, Nell
son. King 2, Oliver 2. Stephenson 2.
Stolen bases. Mcconnell. Alley. Blair
2, Stephenson, Torrance. Struck out
by King Z. by Carmack /, Brazee 3.
Umpire Kimmerer.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
A BUMPER CROP

Millions OF bushels of grain will
be raised In the vicinity OF American
Falls. Better insure against hail and
fire. See American Falls abstract
company, next door to the Evans State
Bank. ". II. Thomas. Mgr.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Miss Edith searcy again takes The
lead IN the Golden Gate Contest being
conducted by the Bradshaw Clothing
company. Mrs. Frances Small has led
for fhs.4spaAt three weeks but was
forced to drop behind. Miss Gertrude
Johnson is gaining rapidly on the two
leaders and may overtake them by the
time the end Of the contest arrives.
The latest count follows:
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24
JUSTICE MORGAN
THE SPEAKER
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE or THE 81.
PREME COURT WILL DELIVER
FOURTH OF JULY ADDRESS AT
AMERICAN FALLS.
Judge Morgan Il One Of the Most
Talented and Entertaining Speakers
In Idaho, and VIM Make the Ad.
dress the Most Interesting Feature
Of the Day.

Justice William N. Morgan Of the
Supreme court OF Idaho will deliver
the address for the celebration In
honor Of the nations birthday at AM
erican Falls on Monday, July s. Mr..
Morgan ranks easily with the best
speakers Of the state, always inter-
esting and instructive.
The people OF Power county have
never had the pleasure Of hearing him.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Work began Monday morning on the
new hotel that Is to be built on the cor
ner north of the First National Bank
by Sam Baugh.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

WI. Hansen and II. E. Hooker re-
turned from Mackay Sunday. Plenty
OF stories but few fish.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Four small combines are IN the
yards awaiting unloading.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

II you have the slightest suspicion
that your eyesight II not all that It
should be, you should consult COM
petent Optometrist at once and have
q thorough examination of the eyes
made. In the event that you do need
glasses we arc prepared TO fit you
with becoming glasses 1t reasonable
price. q. T. widsteen, DR.. Of Optoms-
try.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

J. J. Schroeder was here from Alb
erdeen Tuesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

l.. h. Smith, a pioneer rancher OF the
west who is visiting with his brother
in-law, A. l.. Bailaine. went with Mr..
Baliaine for a trip up the Rockland
Valley. across the divide and down
through the Arbon Valley back to Am
erscan Falls, returning last Monday
night. Mr.. Smith was much surprised
at the large amount Of land In culti-
vation In this section OF the state and
said that much OF II would yield AZ
bsayy as the wheat land OF eastern
washington which he farmed for
many years. They found the spring
grain badly In need Of moisture and
already burnt In many places. The
| fall grain they said vas injured but
little and would make a good crop
without rain. Some Of the fields In
the Arbon Valley were beginning to
rippen.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Spring grain In suffering from lack
Of rain.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-06-24

Mrs. Hillard OF Roseburg. Oregon.
arrived Tuesday to visit few weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Abby Schmidt. Mrs.
Hilliard is the sister Of Miss Erma
Clements who finished out the last
term Of school here teaching the Sec
ond grade.