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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
LOSES HORSES WORTH $4,000
ParlSin's Imported Percheron Stall
lion and Prize Winning Mare Die.

George Parlsin of Meridian sustain
ed a loss aggregating $4,000 through
the death of two Of his thoroughbred
imported Percherons last week. Both
deaths were due to rather peculiar
causes.
The first animal to die was prize
winning mare, nine years old and
weighing 1860 pounds. Three months
ago the mare received small cut
In one OF her heels. The cut healed
over nicely and no danger was an
ticipated. but Friday she died from
blood poisoning caused by the slight
injury.
Saturday morning Mr.. Parkins
found his big Percheron stallion
"Holiop," weighing over ton and
considered one OF the finest animals
OF his class In this section, dead In
his stall The horse was apparently
all right the evening before but had
died few hours later from bloai
caused by alfalfa hay While alfal-
ia bloat has caused the loss OF many
valuable cattle in this valley, there
have been few cases where 1t has
seriously affected horses.
Both of Mr.. Parkin's Percherons
we're imported direct from France
some OF the best OF their kind ever
brought to this country. Owing to the
ban placed by the French government
on the expectation of horses since
the war started. 1t Is practically i'm.
possible to replace them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Grew. r. @. Williams. Pastor


In consideration of the inclement
weather, the degree of sickness and
other impediments the audience last
Sunday morning was halpfnlly large.
The least that can be said for such,
1t is an expression of personal inter-
est in the church and the ministry.
There was an unusually large at
tendance at the Epworth League
service last Sunday evening. It's
hoped the attendance will continue to
increase.
The Epworth League study-elass
did not begin its weekly exercises
last evening owing to not being able
to procure the book, but there is good
reason to believe the book will be
gotten in time for next Tuesday even
ing. The young people are earnestly
invited.
The pastor united in marriage Miss
Mary Demon and Frank G. Matcham,
of the Mcmillan district, Wednesday,
November "a. The ceremony was
performed in the home Of the brides
parent. The happy and charming
pair will be at home to their many
friends in Meridian after this week
where they have prepared to reside
There will be all the regular ser
vices next Sunday. The theme of the
morning will be: 1.-THE Flesh and. the
Spirit" The evening subject will be:
Gratitude, How Expressed"
The public is cordially invited.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Program Of the concert to be given
at the M. Il. church. Friday evening,
November 26th.
Piano solo--valse Brillaite, Mosz-
kowski, Judith Watts.
Songs-"Till / Wake" Woodforde,
Finden, Joy of the Morning" Ware,
May Carley Mack.
Violin solo, Meditation (Thias)
Massenet, Eugene A. Farmer.
Piano solo Bailade G mi, Chopin
Judith Watts.
Aria-"Oh, Love of Thy Might,
(Samson and Delilah), Saint-Saens
May Carley Mack
Violin solo--Concerto in G mi
Adagio. Eugene A. Farmer.
Piano soloDanse Sacree ct danse
lprofane, Debussy, Judith Watts.
Songs A Blood Red Ring" Cole
ridge-Taylor. will of the Wisp,'
spross, May Carley Mack.
Violin solo Minuet, Mozart, Ga
Vote, Gossee-Gassec, Eugene A
Farmer
Admission, adults CSC, schoo
children l5c.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
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FOR RENT.
In the Probate Court

] County of Ada, state of Idaho. In
The Matter of the Estate of Ashburn
Ross, Deceased. Notice for publica-
.tion of time appointed for proving
will. etc.
Pursuant to an order of said Court,
made on the 23rd day of November.
1915, notice is hereby given that
the 18th day of December,
1915, at IL o'clock a. m. of said day,
at the Court Room of said Court,
at the Court House in Boise. County
of Ada, has been appointed as the
time and place for proving the viii
of said Ashburn Ross, deceased, and
for hearing the application of John
G. Wheeler and Winfield $. Ross for
the issuance to them of letters testa-
mentary when and where any person
interested may appear and contest
the same.
Dated November %, 1915.
r. II. DUNLAP,
29-3t Clerk,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
ri RAJ HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Last week, In response to a theme
written by one of their members, the
entire High school became enthua-
ed with the Cleanup" spirit. We'd
nesday night after school was APP
pointed for the first engagement with
the weeds, and though the day was
cloudy, 1t did not prove wet enough
to dampen the enthusiasm. Practical
ly all the school rallied forth at
four o'clock and worked until five,
making good Roadway in the yard at
the back. At the time Ii was thought
that another hours work ON Thurs
day would complete the undertaking
and that weiner roast could be en-
joyed over the pile of weeds and
trash.
The next day proved altogether too
rainy, however, to render this a
feasible plan, but since as a result
ing the Domestic Science department
had a goodly supply of cinnamon
rolls and sandwiches on hand, 1t was
decided to hold the roast In the kitch-
en- anyway.
The school seemed about equally
divided on whether the merrymaA-
Ing should take place directly after
school or In the evening, but when
Mr.. Gould suggested the inadvisabil-
ity of establishing precedent for
festivities on school night, all were
content to adjourn to the gym al
o'clock. Here all enjoyed them.
selves until six when the signal foI
dismissal was given.
The weather has been so disagree
able that 1t has been impossible te
complete the work In the yard so well
begun, but the students are looking
forward to a more favorable time
when 1t may be resumed. They are
to be congratulated on their enthus
iasm In this matter. A love for or
&der and beauty is one Of the bes
things the High school has to give
them.
Wednesday. November "a. the
! freshmen class entertained theil
| friends at a party given at the High
school building. A jolly time was
enjoyed.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
ROOSTER CLUB NOTES
{ BY a Member.)

tBy MEMBER
We want to thank the Times for
the excellent write up of our last
meeting
We are preparing for a splendid
program next Wednesday night Some
excellent speakers from Boise have
been secured to be with us and a
number OF subjects of interest to a
rural community will be discussed.
The Park committee has something of
interest to report and the committee
to confer with p. II. A. will be able
to give us matters of interest Mr..
Pfaffle will speak on THE Boys of
the Street" Mr.. Brunk is arranging
several numbers. and last but not
least feed has been ordered.
Let the people living in the coun-
try especially plan TO be present as
the matters discussed will be of
great interest to them.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

In Seven Keys to Baldpate" Cohan
runs the gamut of human emotions.
HIS weird manner of introducing the
characters who, one after another.
let themselves into summer hotel
that has been closed for the winter.
all OF them under the impression that
theirs is the only key to the hostelry.
the tangling of the plot, the exciting
experiences of the hero and the he
roine in their endeavor to outwit the
adventures, the cooked Mayor, the
scheming railroad magnate, the
blackmailer, the chief of police, and
an ameteur detective, makes one of
OF the most exciting evenings enter
tainments imaginable at the Pinnev
Theatre one night only, Tuesday
November 30.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES
tRev. Joel Brown, Pastor. J


We had splendid Thanksgiving
service last Sunday night and Bro.
Williams gave us splendid sermon.
The music was good as it always is
on such occasions. You can depend
on the Meridian singers,
The collection to be used by the
Meridian Relief society amounted to
$10.80.
The pastor will be with us both
morning and evening the morning
theme will be The New Testament
Church" sermon No. 2. At night
he will answer the question, why
Meridian is the Best Town in South
Idaho"
Mid-week meeting Thursday night,
subject for next meeting Religion
and Business. Sunday school at 10
a. m. each Sunday. The public is
cordially invited to attend all the SER
vices.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
LET'S GET TOGETHER

Why not have community Christ
mas tree in Meridian this year? In
stead of each church or Sunday
school having a separate Christmas
tree and Christmas program, why
not have the Sunday schools. the pub
lie schools and the entire community
join at one great tree and one Christ
mas entertainment?
Other cities and towns have tried
the community Christmas tree plan
and proved il a splendid success. And
II is now time to plan for Christmas,
Wouldn't Ii be good idea for the
Parent-Teachers circle to consider
this question at its next meeting?
III rney were to ride out an hour art
did"
. threw the wretch back into h
chair before the fire, but held him st
!. covering before the point of my
e volver. The dog had told us all
5 knew, and there was snarl to b
r thin lips, drawn back and exposing h
. yellow teeth, showing that his on
: thought now was revenge Any m
r ment that gang of ruffians might a
pear. and was helpless there alone
contend against them. l dared n
s move. dared not avert my gaze fro
the preacher; there was hatred al
.ltreacherY in tha danths- &c h:- ---~
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. With
ers. residing miles northeast of Me-
ridian. November 25th, girl.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
VIM. Wagner as 'Magee' in "Seven
Keys to Baldpate."

One year in New York and six
months in Chicago is the record of
''Seven Keys to Baldpate" this uni-
que play of laughs and thrills. A
company of rare excellence has been
retained to present this famous COM
edy and it is safe to predict an un-
usually clever and interesting enter
tainment. From the story of the
same name by Earl Derr Biggers for
his foundation, young Mr.. Cohan has
constructed the only new thing in
playwritting that has been offered
in years There's punch in every
line of it's dialogue and volley of
laughter following every punch.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
MILK ROUTE

will deliver milk every morning
in Meridian, A. d. Chester, west of
Memberships / 1-2 miles northwest
of Meridian. | supply my customers
with extra milk or cream at any
time. Milk: pint 81; quart So; two
quarts $3.50 per month. Leave or
ders with me, phone SAL, or at the
Times office.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
LOOK HERE!

For next two weeks will sell go
pound can Of honey for $500 AS l
am going east make this special Of
fer.
EARL C. BIDDICK,
I mile west of Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

csc for Each AID Per. Week.

FOR SALE-Two dozen full-blood
early Rhode Island Red pullets at
$500 per dozen. Mrs. w. P. Drake,
r. F. d. No. l, Meridian; ranch half
mile east of Victory school,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Charley Warren, who is attending
the College OF Idaho, az Caldwell. was
visiting Meridian friends Thanksgiv-
ing day.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

arden Finch has returned 10 his
home at Smiths Prairie, after q visit
with friends here.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Secretary Guy Remington OF the
Nampa- Meridian district was Nam
pa business visitor Tuesday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

List your farm property for sale or
rent with w. III. Peer
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

A son was born Friday, November
10. TO MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Palmer.
who reside two and half miles east
of Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Robin French has gone to Jordan
visit with his friend Ben Woods
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Lewis Clark, OF Clifford, Idaho. was
in Meridian Wednesday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

AIR. and Mrs. ID. A. Brewer were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Reming-
ton at Thanksgiving dinner.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

hudson Wolf and family have NOV
ed from their homestead on Sucker
creek in 0wyhee county to Meridian
to reside during the winter
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Mrs. G. o. Broken 81 Boise was a
guest here Monday OF Mr.. and Mrs
]. G. Beam.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs Earl Gilbert and
children ate Thanksgiving dinner
with Mr.. Gilbert's mother, Mrs.
Qaackenhush, al Nampa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Elmer Sims returned this week
from few days business trip to
Lorg Valley.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

A.. Al Tucker and family who re-
Gently moved from their ranch home
near Sweet. have located for the vim
ter In the DAILY residence here.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gavin Of Here
ford, Oregon, are visiting here at the
home OF Mrs Cavin's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Parker.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

The oldest son of . ) Jones has
been dangerously I'll with plnro-
pneumonia and his condition Is very
grave at this writing.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

WANTED TO Responsible
party wants to rent a farm of 80 to
100 acres. One with implements and
horses preferred, but would consider
others. Address Box No. Al, Merid-
ian, or leave word at the Times office.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

j. s. Boone is hauling building ma
terial from a local lumber yard for
the erection OF barn and other Inn
proyements on his ranch three miles
southeast OF town.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
FOR SALE

Lots and 8, Block 4. N. w.
quarter Block 5. Lot /, Block /.
Strip 66x310 feet. West View Adj
dition to Meridian. VIII sell all or
part of the above cheap for cash or
on terms.
The price will be right. the terms
to suit purchaser. Write. Fay ID.
Young, Boise. p. o.. BOX IA. Phone
1886 w.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

ITALIAN PRUNE TREES.
Amy quantity or grade, Priced Right
j. #. LITTOOY, Box 1908, Boise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26
WEDDING

The marriage of Frank Matcham
and Miss Mary Demond took place at
the home OF the brides mother, in
the Mcmillan neighborhood, north
west of Meridian, Wednesday, Nov
ember "a, at 2::30 p. m. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. r.. G..
Williams, of the Methodist church.
of Meridian in the presence of rela-
tives and friends. A beautiful we'd
ding march was played by the niece
Of the groom. Miss Hazel Smeed.
The bride and groom stood under a
beautiful canopy Of eyergreens and a
wedding bell. The house was decor
ated with flowers. The bride was
beautiful in white crepe de chine,
with overdress of spangled net. Her
veil was of silk net. She carried
a large boquet of bridal roses. Many
beautiful gifts were received attest
ing the popularity OK the young
couple. The groom Is an industrious
young farmer. The bride has been
prominent In social work in the Nc
MILAN neighborhood, and her must
cal ability has been In demand at the
church and entertainment affairs In
that vicinity The couple will make
their home In Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

j. w Copeland OF Portland Is here
assisting his brother Il. A. Copeland,
in invoicing and closing up the Cope
land Lumber company's business at
the Meridian and branch lumber
yards.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

William Bay. who IL now located
at Shayviiie. oregon, sends dollar
Tor the Meridian Times for a year.
They enjoy reading the news about
their Meridian friends.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Oryille Jackson. chief clerk In the
Tolleth store. spent Thanksgiving
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs G. f.
Jackson. near Middleton and also
visited Caldwell.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Bulk Comb Honey. extra fine, IL
pounds 81. No less quantity sold at
this price. Bring your pail. e. f..
Atwater Co.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Charles yoss and sons. Nels and
John. arrived home Saturday from a
six weeks hunting trip In the hills
above Garden Valley. The party
found big game very scarce in that
section
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Berton Cox who has been the night
operator at the local telephone ex-
change has moved TO his ranch eight
miles southwest of town. He Is sue
ceeded at the telephone office by Win
Anderson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

A swift basket ball game was play
ed at the High school auditorium
Saturday night between Principal
Fuilers team, from the Meridian
grade school. and Verne Caldwelis
team from the Locust Grove school.
The final score was as and IL in
favor OF the Meridian boys.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

The remodeling OF the dwelling on
the ranch owned by Louis Steffens OF
Boise has been finished and work
started there on the erection OF a
stock barn. The Steffens property
Is located west OF Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

George Parkin has purchased the
three-year-ol thoroughbred. Perch
eron stallion formerly owned by John
Elan. Both parents OF the colt were
Imported French stock, the father be-
ing Hollop, the fancy stallion
which died In Mr.. Parkin's stables
here last Saturday. The young ami
mai has every point OF prize-win-
ner.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

The Ladies Aid OF the M. r.. church
VIII meet at the league room next
Wednesday at $50, for the regu-
lar silver tea Those who will serve
are: Mrs. Neal. Mrs. Homer Tolleth.
Mrs. VI B. Carpenter and Mrs. ] w.
Kaigler.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Leo Marsters was taken suddenly
IN one day recently. and was hnr-
ried to the hospital for an operation
for appendicitis. The treatment was
taken In good time and he recovered
from the operation nicely and Is now
on the road to recovery.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Among the Meridian people WHO
attended the play. The Trail of thei
Lonesome Pine" at the Pinnep
theatre In Boise. Friday night. weree
Messrs and Mesdames John Wagon
err. Fred Nuzbaum, John F. Bairdi
and DR.. Neal and Vern Caldwell and
Miss Cox. This was one of several
very fine plays presented at Boise'sl
leading theatre this season.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

We wish to thank the many persons
who have complimented the manage
ment upon the improved appearance
OF the Times recently. We have added
to our news force Mr.. w. l.. Christie
and he will call upon you for items
OF interest.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1915-11-26

Mrs. Gooding, a daughter of Mrs.
Blair, the aged lady who has been so
iii for several days, arrived in Me-
ridian Tuesday from Los Angeles and
will return TO California with her
mother, as soon as the lady is able
TO travel.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-14
THOSE RUDE BELGIAN
BOYS WORRY GERMANS

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 14.-The Brus :
sells ketjes-street boys-haVe found a
new method of annoying the German
soldiers. They carry scissors in their
sleeves and when they get close to d
German soldier in crowd they cut
off the leather knot of his sword and
carry it away as trophy.
A boy of fifteen has just been SEN
fenced to three months Imprisonment
for having boasted that he had secured
54 of these knots. A Belgian banker is
said to have offered 5000 to any one
who will relieve General Won Bissins
of his sword-knot. The knots are gen.
orally sold for the benefit OF the Bel
gian Red Cross, and they bring higher
prices than any other trophies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-14
BAND GETTING To
PERFECTION STATE

The Americus Chamber of Com
merce band is improving with each
rehearsal. They are getting together
each night at the Chamber Of Com
cree and work hard under Prof. ]. f,
Kodatt's leadership to gain perfec
ton.
The open air concert given by them
at the Windsor Pharmacy corner OH
Thursday night was highly enjoyed
by those who came out to hear the
band, and they were repaid for their
trip up town.
One of the largest crowds that have
been on Lamar street this summer
heard the delightful music which was
rendered in excellent style. The har-
mony was perfect. The execution Of
each instrument was as fine as one
could expect from trained musicians.
Prof. Kodatt has had 20 years ex-
perience in leading bands and he says
that he will give Americas a band
within the next six weeks that will be
as good as the best in Georgia.
The band practices each night and
the members are getting down to hard
work, and where there is spirit like
this manifested among the members
of the band, Prof. Kodatt says that Il
is bound to succeed.
The band will give another open air
concert tonight at Hooks Pharacy and
if you have not heard them be sure
and come up town tonight. The con-
cert starts promptly at s o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-14
By Way of Introduction

In the columns the Recorder the reung edor
public generally We delight
that the Times
Recorder guidance o the past TWO
this standard among Georgia dales
found patiently persistenty
ing in the interest of the paper and his people.
We shall the high standards which are syn
with the shall ndeaVor to give our readers
the latest obtanabe and give wne
The editorial shall the medium expressing the
ideals thought shall be free and plain IN
its words the things which we deem to
tn best interest Americu county and vicinity
We all the people of Americus and Sumter
being with
link with it invitation o visit the Times s-Recorder
CRANSToN WILLIAMS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-08-14
$1,000 COMING FOR
.DEMONsTRA 7 | D \
AGENT IN SUMTER

The Americus and Sumter County
Chamber of Commerce received noti-
fcation through Mr. G. V. Cunningham
that they would get $1,000 appropriated
for two years work of demonstration
This will give Sumter county an expe-
rienced demonstrator with an automo
bile for demonstration work the year
round.
Secretary Hyman took this matter
| UP in very aggressive way with Mi
Cunningham, district agent, and Mc
Phil Campbell, state agent for dem
onstration work, some weeks ago and
it has been threshed out back anG
forth until today it has met with sue
cess.
The Office of the demonstration
agent will be with the Chamber OF
Commerce and he will work hand in
hand with Secretary Hyman. The
Chamber of Commerce inaugural
it's far demonstration department as
soon as a suitable demonstration is Sc
lected by the commissioners of the or
ganization. Communications will be
received from soc of the best demon
strators in this country next week,
Mr.. Campbell having instructed them
to write to Secretary Hyman, so that
he could put the applications before
the board of commissioners.
With the coming of the demonstra-
ion agent to this county, the forming
of pig clubs, chicken clubs, canning
clubs, corn clubs and other interest
ing clubs amongst the boys and girls
on the farm.
The standard of crops will be raised
% per cent. the first year. Many cover
crops will be planted that have neve,
been tried here for want of the proper
knowledge in preparing and taking
care of the crop
1t will be the means of Sumter coun
making a fine showing at the State
Fair in Macon this fall for the De-
monstration Agent will be put to
work at once gathering the exhibits
for County Exhibit for Sumter coun-
ty at the Georgia State Fair.