Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
THE MOVEMENT INAUGURATED.
Good Roads Enthusiasts Witness "A
Very Auspicious Inauguration
of the Movement.

Practically the first step in the gem
eral cooperation among the business
men and farmers for good roads was
inaugurated yesterday. when a din
ner was given by the business men
of the town to the citizens of the
surrounding country. Notwithstand-
Ing the very disagreeable day many
of the farmers were present from
near and far. and all who had occa-
sion to use the roads at the present
time must feel there is ample op-
portunity for the work which it Is
intended to accomplish by this move
ment.
The free dinner was served at the
Amusement Hall. consisting of hot
roast beef sandwiches. coffee, pickles
and pies. and the committee in charge |
had made ample arrangements SO
| that there was plenty TO go round and |
some TO spare. The arrangements |
| for the dinner had been under the |
| supervision of the Shepherd Good |
Roads Committee. and after all had |
partaken OF the good things prepared
the assemblage was called to order
by Mr.. Armstrong. who briefly stated
the objects of the meeting.
The chairman called up Mr.. Mac
Waters for a few remarks, and with
out any hesitation that gentleman at
once gave his opinion OF the best
manner OF building good roads. and
very strongly urged the issuing of
bonds for the purpose. giving as his
reasons that in this way the non
resident who was holding land for
speculative purposes. would thus be
compelled to contribute his share
toward the improvement of the coun-
try instead of letting the burden fall
entirely upon the settler. who in ad-
dition to improving his own hold
ings was at the same time enhancing
the value of the land OF the nom
resident.
Hon. Addison T. Smith, congress-
man from this state being present, he
was introduced by Mr. MacWatters.
and gave very interesting talk on
the question OF good roads, taking
occasion to suggest that IL was always
ment should assist materially in the
building and maintenance of the
roads of the country as they were
constantly using them in the trans
, portation of mails. and escaping any
taxation. and he gave a brief outline
OF some of the measures that were
= now before congress having for theiI
| - God
government in the building and main
tenance OF good roads, especially In
the newly settled districts.
Mr.. Smith took occasion to refer
to some of the measures that had
claimed his attention and supper
during the time that he has been In
congress. and he should be giver
much credit for his assistance IL
bringing to pass measures that hav'
been OF untold benefit to the settlers
on these western lands. He paid
=, high compliment to the present Sec
retary OF the Interior. Franklin K
Lane. whom he considered as tn
. best man for the place that the west
ern country especially had ever had
-, Mr.. Smiths remarks were 1stehe'
:, to with much interest by all present
:, Now that all have been we'll fed
the next thing on the program is tn
active work to be done on the road
= on Friday. The committee are in re
No. ceipt of several responses to the In
"A quiries sent out and they will ell
10 deavor to assign men from town
- render assistance where needed
i, Autos will be in readiness at the hS
70, tel corner Friday morning at 1880
=, convey all who desire to participa'
"A in the work on that day. All tn
business houses will be closed froi
M a. m. to p. m. and the postof16
"a will close between the hours of IL
~ m. and 4 p. m. Push the good wor
,er along.