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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

officials of the government war de-
partment have become interested and
have requested him to make demon
stration of his new invention.
This instrument of death consists of
shell inside shell and loaded with
materials that will not be made public
until the contents are protected by
patents. Mr.. Stubblefeld has spent
nine years developing the new she'll
He claims for it that the missile can
be thrown II miles in a 16-inch gun
and is so effective that one shell will
destroy every person in a radius of
$50 feet. AS destroyer of air craft
it is perfect and none can escape it's
deadly power. The cost is quite an
item, too. The usual expense of a sin
gle shot from a 16-inch gun is $50.
The new shell can be manufactured
for $2.75.
The government recently sent a Sc
cret service agent here to investigate
the new shell and he is now making
up his report. Mr. Stubblefeld says
he was offered free passage to France
if he would go and demonstrate the
shell, and 100000 for the secret if it
proved successful. He prefers, how
ever, that Uncle Sam shall the benefit
of it rather than a foreign country.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Injured in Runaway

Mrs. S. D. Riggs was called to
Payette yesterday by the serious con-
dition of her brother, Carl Giesler,
who was the victim of a runaway
accident. Mr.. Geisler was unloading
young cow from a freight car at
the o. S. L. depot when the team be-
came frightened and ran away,
throwing Mr.. Geisler out of the wagon
and two wheels of the wagon passing
over his head. His head is badly cut
and it is impossible to say just how
serious the Injuries are. Mr.. Geisler
is the newly appointed county com
missioner of Canyon county.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
HAND CAUGHT in
HAY CHOPPER
So Badly Injured that Amputation of
All Fingers Necessary

Joseph Bremmer, the 19-year-son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Bremmer, lost
the thumb and all the fingers of his
left hand as a result of getting his
hand caught in hay chopper Tues
day morning.
The accident took place on the home
ranch near town, and was caused by
the young man attempting to remove
some distractions that had clogged
the machine while it was in motion.
His hand was drawn into the knives
and terribly lacerated. With pres
ence of mind he gave direction to his
father as to how to stop the flow of
blood, and was then brought to town,
where Drs. Clark & Cummings re-
moved the fingers and thumb. The
palm and back of the hand were also
badly cut and mangled.
Joe, who is a steady and Industrious
young man, exhibited real grit in the
ordeal through which he passed. His
chief concern was not so much the
pain he was suffering, but whether he
would be so manned as to become a
care to his parents and others.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
MOOSE AND SLOPE IN
FIERCE BATTLE
Melon Pickers Are Defeated in
a Close Contest
Score 3 to 2.

Old Sam Mcmillan pitched the
Moose to a victory over the South
Slope Melon Pickers in Tuesdays Twi-
light league game. They said he
couldn't "come back" but he did, with
vengeance. The margin wasn't
very big, it is true, just one lone
score, but it was enough, and the
final count was 8 to 2.
To see odd Sam" lamming them
across the plate was like old times,
and reminded the old fans of the
time when in a gruelling thinning bat
tie some. eight or nine years ago his
good right arm contributed to the de-
feat of Weiser, with the now famous
Walter Johnson of the Washington
American League team in the box,
and Foxy Grandpa" on the receiving
end.
Tuesdays game was mighty inter
esting and close enough at all times
to keep the bugs on tiptoe. In Clay,
Mcmillan had worthy opponent. He
pitched a splendid game, and Frank
Carter, with that mighty wing of his,
added largely to Clay's success. There
was no stealing of bases.
The Moose opened with Chapman at
bat. The second ball delivered struck
him on the temple and nearly feiled
him. He went to second on McMil-
lan's sacrifice, was advanced to third
on Miles perfect bunt and scored on
wild throw over first to catch Miles.
Miles himself registered at second on
the overthrow and scored on Knowles
long fly to center, which was nabbed
by Rynearson. Eaton was thrown out
at first
In the second round, one more
score was added by Herold, who reach
ed first on tumble by Walker, was
advanced to second by Hartley'sI
drive, went to third on Holverson's
single and scored when Clay passed
Munday. That was fatal pass.
The Melon Pickers scored once in
the first inning, Payne reaching first
on an error, stole second, was ad-
vanced to third by Crabtree's single
and scored on Lou Obermeyer's drive
to second.
In the sixth Lou Obermeyer added
opa mora Soora on On arror tuyo ctnI !
en- bases and Clay's safe hit.
McMillan's record was II strike
outs and five hits off him. Clay
struck out three, and four singles and
one two-base hit were made off him,
the latter, mighty scratchy one,
made by Miles and awarded him out
Of sheer softheartedness of the score
keeper.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Real Estate Sales

Two trades and sale comprise this
weeks real estate transfers. F. A,
DeClark reports the exchange of the
George Newman residence property,
the former John Critics place north of
the canal to D. G. Scott for residence
and 10 acres of land at Rosebery. Mr..
Scott and family will move here to
make their home.
He also reports the transfer of d.
NJ. Shannon's residence on Park street
to J. l. Hit for 160-acre ranch 2hs
miles north of Rosebery.
w. w. Wilton sold the property now
occupied by E. E. Forshay at Ward
well and Park streets to the Durham
sisters. The house will be improved
and will then be occupied by S. A.
MotZ.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Moving by Mail

Lewiston-The Whitebird postoffice
received through the mails yesterday
twenty-one parcels of household goods,
all boxed, the shipment weighing SO3
pounds and the total postage being
$S.93. The shipment was destined to
a point on rural free delivery route
office. The carrier of the route
hauled his mail and freight in sub
tantial wagon. The goods went by
mail approximately $50 miles at a
cost of a fraction more than cent a
pound. They constituted the house
hold belongings of family, who a
dopted this method to move to new
home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
BOY DRAGGED TO DEATH
BY HORSE
Twelve Y ear-Old Son of G. Nj.
Hull Meets Terrible Fate
Near Letha

Loren Hull, the i2-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Hull of Hanna,
was dragged to death by horse he
was riding yesterday afternoon near
Letha.
How the terrible accident happened
will never be known, as no one was an
eye witness. The first intimation
came when the pony which the boy
rode arrived at the Hull ranch rider
less and without a saddle. Merl Hull,
q brother, at once mounted the pony
and after riding along the road a
short distance found the mangled and
unconscious body of the lad.
Mrs. Hull and the children have
been living not far from the Letha
bridge while the father was looking
after his turkeys on the butte. AT
about 3 o'clock Loren left for Letha
on pony to talIe music lesson from
Mrs. A. E. Pomeroy. AS he crossed
the bridge he met his mother and
they stopped and talked to each for
few minutes and the boy continued his
journey. He was seen to pass the
Fred Wilhelm house, but that was
the last glimpse of him by anyone
until his lifeless body was found
short time later. The marks in the
road showed that he was close to
7 bo aaaiIant nnat1rrad
Apparently, the pony had become
frightened and had thrown its rider.
In falling his foot evidently caught
in the stirrup and he was dragged a
quarter of a mile. The body was
terribly mangled and the saddle was
torn to shreds. His skull was crushed,
two arms, one leg and may of his ribs
broken.
The parents are grief stricken, the
father being in precarious condition
from the shock. Loren was a cripple
and because of that he was the par
ticular pet of the household. Upon
him were lavished every advantage
possible to educate him and prepare
him for life's battle. He was un-
usually bright for his age and ambi-
tions. He was favorite with his
associate because of his sunny dis
position and CHEEKY ways. The deep
est sympathy of the entire community
will go out to the bereaved family.
The funeral was held this after
noon, Rev. A. C. Lathrop conducting
the services.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

The past few days have witnessed a
rampant demonstration of class spirit
between the Junior and Senior classes
of the High school, resulting in many
lively situations and no small activity.
Both classes indulged in joy ride
and great was the joy thereof-on
Tuesday, which really started things"
even the city marshal, who was kind
hearted, however. Since then an in
creased rivalry has existed for su-
premacy in the display of class colors.
The Juniors drew first blood, by cap
turing the Seniors colors, making a
getaway in autos and burning the col
ors and an efigy on the outskirts of
town. The Seniors, however, unfurl-
ed their flag from the schoolhouse
flag pole last evening and the blue and
white still floats unmolested, truce
havig been arranged late last night
between the two classes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Standing of Clubs.
Next Two Games.
Friday-High School VS.. Aggies.
Tuesday-Moose VS.. Aggies.
Meiser Failed to Come.

Sundays game did not materialize
because Weiser fiunked and went to
Huntington instead. 1t was a mean
piece of business. No explanation has
been received as to Weiser's unsports-
manlike conduct. A large crowd was
present, the band was on hand, the
peanut butchers were calling out
their wares, and Old Joe Rynearson
was in his accustomed place in the
bleachers hollering, "Well, let's go"
After waiting an hour or more the
crowd went home disappointed. Any
time Weiser gets another game with
they won't, that's all.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Commencement WEEK
A BUSY ONE
Eighth Graders Graduate To-
night-Commencement
Proper Friday.

This is commencement week of the
city schools and it is busy time for
teachers and pupils. The class play
"The College Chap" was given Fri
day evening by the Senior class and
was admirably presented. The stage
settings were splendid, the parts were
cleverly and ably taken. By many it
was pronounced to be one of the very
best dramatic performances ever Civ
en- by a High school class here.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

The baccalaureate sermon was Civ
en- Sunday evening by Rev. Oliver
Hover. His subject was Whittier
Bound" and was thoughtful, inspir-
ing, uplifting discourse. Musical num-
bers were given by the glee club, a
violin solo by Mrs. Ruth Hunt, duet
by Misses Beulah Kinzer and Harry
Foster and solo by Floy Clark.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Jackrabbits Diving

Word comes from several reliable
sources that the jackrabbits are dying
off in large numbers in the hills e.
tween here and Caldwell, and that
scarcely live one may be seen nom
where for many years thousands
abounded. 1t is also learned that rab-
bits are disappearing rapidly in Nal
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

heur county, Oregon, which for many
years they claimed as their rightful
domain. More than one Payette val
ley orchardist and farmer has been
made prematurely gray by the denre-
dations of the festive "jack" and his
determination, by whatever means 1t
has been accomplished, is looked upon
as a blessing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Weiser Eliminated

AT meeting held in Payette last
evening which was attended by base
ball enthusiasts from Vale and Nyssa.
it was decided to oust Weiser from the
First Idaho-Oregon" league and sub
stitute Nyssa. The Emmett team will
play its first game with Payette a
week from Sunday. Nyssa will come
here the following Sunday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Kesgard Given Pen

Governor Alexander has presented
James Kesgard, one of the Gem coun-
ty commissioners, with the pen with
which the proclamation declaring Gem
county created was signed. Mr.. Kes-
gard was born in territory from which
the new county was created and has
been a continuous residence thereof
ever since.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
CONE OF OUR GIRLS"
The Next Big Paramount Feature at
the Electric Theater.

"One of Our Girls" is the latest re-
lease of the Famous Players company,
four-reel comedy-drama based on
the play of the same name by Bronson
Howard. The fact that the title role
is played by Hazel Dawn of "Pink
Lady" fame and that Hazel Dawn is
an Ogden, Utah, girl, member of
the talented Tout family of that city,
makes this charming offering doubly
interesting.
At the Electric Theater, Monday,
May 81.
Prices 10 cents and 20 cents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
WILSON APPOINTED
Named as Clerk of Gem County by
Governor Alexander

R. B. Wilson was appointed county
clerk of Gem county late Saturday,
thus completing the roster of officials.
The job is the choice plum, as the
appointment is for three and one
half years. At least, that is the con-
struction placed upon the provisions
of the bill creating the new county.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Sewer Doing Business

The alterations in the new sewer
seem to have been the proper thing.
The pipes are carrying off all the
sewerage and the Butte block base
ment is practically clear of water.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Dislocated Knee

Walter Keith is hobbling around
with a cane. While coaching the base
ball boys in batting Friday, he made
a quick turn to dodge pitched ball
and threw his right knee out of joint.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
Alexander Will Preach

Governor Alexander will occupy the
pulpit of the Methodist church Sun
day evening. It's a pretty safe bet
you'll see fellows there whom you
have not seen in church before.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
PLAY Hanna Sunday

Miles leaguers will play the Hanna
team Sunday on the home grounds.
The boys are in fine condition and are
putting up strong game.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
EMMETT MAN
in WAR GAME
Inventor of Powerful Shell-Gorern
ment War Office Interested

A. p Stubblefield, barber, restaurant
teur and inventor of this city, has de-
signed shell for use in rifles, ma
chine guns and cannons so deadly that
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

We have in a carload of fine Ore
gon pine lumber. Also lath and shin
giles. MCGOWAN Bros.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

Tonight the Eight Graders will have
the stage. The class numbers 81. The
exercises will be held in the Methodist
church. The roll follows:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

Tomorrow evening, in the Methodist
church, the commencement exercises
proper will take place. The class will
furnish the program.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT

A weeks record OF the government
weather station, as furnished by Lo-
cal Weather Observer H. T. Davis:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

Butter Wrappers at the Index Office
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-05-27

Rainfall 40 inch for the week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
Scotch Breakfasts.

DR.. Redgill, in Susan Terriers "Des-
tiny. dwells on Scotch breakfasts with
Eusto. After proclaimng that Scot.
land in general is IA perfect mass Of
rubbish" and the cookery not fit for
dogs he adds: But the BREAKFASTS
That's what redeems the land. and
every county has its own peculiar eX.
cellence. In Argyllshire you have the
Lochflne herring-fat, luscious and de.
hcious, just out of the water, falling
to pieces with It's own richness. melt
Ing away like butter I'm your mouth.
In Aberdcepshire you have the finnan
haddock, with flavor all its own.
vastly relishing, Just salt enough to
be piquant without parching you up
with thirst. In Perthshire there is the
Tay salmon, kippered, crisp and juicy
IA very magnificent morsel. In other
places you nave the exquisite mutton
or the country made into hams OF o
most delicious favor"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
TIMELY GARDEN HINTS.

Before cold weather gets hold Of the
ground thoroughly weed the straw
berry patch.
Never put fertilizer on your plants
while they are wet with rain.
a useful and ornamental plant is
parsley. 1t may be easily kept for use
all winter
Once settled indoors. the house plants
must be sure of regular attention if
they are TO he a success.
Any time during the winter when
the canes are not frozen. prune and tie
up grape and ornamental climbers.
This work should not he delayed until
growth starts. as it will then iniure
the vine.
The pillow is. after all. the best weed
killer Use it promptly on all garden
patches after the crops have been re-
moved. It means Il clean land next
year
Pumpkins will keep well i'm a corner
OF the cellar near furnace If there
Is no furnace in the cellar a better
place for them is warm closet near
the fire.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17

Der. don think many of them
knew her real name.
Hurry along there. Forty-three!
said the clerk. What's the matter
with you tonight"
Ethel watched Addie 90 TO the bun
die counter and come running back
with the parcels, and Ethel laughed.
What are YOU laughing at, EthelT'
asked Uncle Peter.
Ethel told him. she jumps like n
jack-in-thc-boX. Uncle Peter"
But Uncle Peter did not laugh. she
is very tired" he said gravely. Per
hapS she wishes that she was going tc
have a Christmas tree i'm the morning
and have II nice dinner afterward.
Perhaps she is, Uncle Peter" said
Ethel, pouting, for she did not like to
be reminded of poor people.
Shall we find out?" he asked. and
he walked right up to the bundle coun-
ter and asked Forty-three where she
lived and what was her real name
Addie looked frightened. 81 haven;
done anything wrong" she said pitt.
fully. IF | lose my job there will be
no one TO take care of grandmother"
Don't worry. Addie!" smiled Uncle
Peter We're just going to call on
grandmother; that's all.
SO tall Uncle Peter and the little Sirl
in the fur coat who was just Adde'S
age left the toy department and en-
tered the motorcar and were soon
whirlng through the east side streets.
They found grandmother almost help
less with crippled hands and feet, but
even rheumatism could not prevent her
from making the room clean and neat
But there were no signs Of Christmas
"Addie will be half dead with weari-
ness after this Christmas rush" sighed
sr.adEa6S.5i.
And how about Adde'S Christmas ?"
asked Uncle Peter
Grandmother shook her silvery head
I'VE are thankful If we can keep warm
for Christmas, she sighed. IL wanted
to get something, but l could not"
"Do you mind If we help?" asked I'm
Gle Peter.
BLESS your kind hearts, l shall be de
lightedr And grandmother smiled so
beautifully that Ethel could not help
but think that Addie Simpson was rich
in just having such grandmother.
Uncle Peter and Addie had such
busy hour after that. The big auto
took In the queerest load-a small
Christmas tree and box of ornaments
"a big basket OF good things. a chick
en- and oranges and nuts and raisins
and candy and vegetables, and back to
the big department store where they
bought comfortable clothing for grand
mother and Addie and some books and
toys and big doll, and back to the
tenement.
"NOw for your gold watch, my dear
said Uncle Peter as they went out.
"Please. Uncle Peter, don't want the
watch" said Ethel soberly. take the
money for Addie Simpson"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
JUVENILE FARM CLUBS.
Remarkable Increase of Membership
In Northern and Western States.


Prepared by United States department of
agricultural
There has been an increase of more
| than 1000 i'm the membership of vari-
GUS boys and girls agricultural clubs
conducted by the state agricultural col
leges and the department Of agricul-
ture in the northern and western
states. At the close of the fiscal year
ended June 80. 1911. thee were no.
OF members in the various club prof.
ects in the thirty-three states covered
by this work. At the close of the pres
ent fiscal year, June SO. 1919, the mem
bership was lJ1,194. exclusive of the
enrolment i'm the mother-daughter can
ming clubs.
This work is being carried on Good
eratively in twenty-SiX of the thirty
three states i'm the northern. central
and western territory by the depart.
ment Of agriculture and the extension
departments Of the state colleges Of
agriculture. In practically every state
short courses for boys and girls and
special demonstration schools have
been held at the colleges and in the
field. During the past year 1857 club
members have attended the midwinter
courses at the colleges. 96S of these
having their expenses paid by local
contributions as a recognition Of their
achievements in club work. OF the
thirty eight club members who. as
cha m ninnS In, thnfr
counties for 1914, have become recog-
nized as National All Star club MEM
bers, thirty-one are now attending high
schools, agricultural or other colleges,
three OF the remaining seven have al
ready graduated from high school,, and
one will go to an agricultural college
this fall.
Experience has shown that the work
in the boys and girls clubs caa be
carried on with even greater success
without the aid Of large cash prizes
and awards. The net profits from the
work itself have been found TO be the
best possible incentive. The members
have their attention directed to prob.
lens Of farm and home management.
crop rotation, soil building. etc. and i'm
practically every state i'm which the
work is being carried on a large num-
Der Of club members are now working
out three and four year rotations of
crops. The profits which they derive
from club work they are spending on
getting an education or for purchase
OF pure bred stock and labor saving
machinery. Many are even buying land
and thus acquiring an invaluable sense
OF dignity and independence.
In the canning work 93S public dem.
onstrations were held during the year.
with total attendance OF 1885,.
These demonstrations were held pri-
marily for the club members, but par
ents were always invited, and as a
matte Of fact more than half Of those
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1915-12-17
The Manager of
The Blessed Babe
TRADITION tells us that within
the stone manger, which may
now no soon I'm tho Chanel 90 a.,

TRADITION tells us that within
the stone manger, which NAV
now be seen in the Chapel OF the
Nativity at Jerusalem, there was ar
other of wood. 1t is also stated that
the stone manager which attracts the
interest OF every visitor to Jerusalem
was the outer one, and within 1t was
incased the second. That humble
stone trough in the Holy City is splen-
did and beautiful, with white marble.
soft, rich, costly draperies and radi-
ant with a silver star.
But yet more glorious and interesting
is the wooden Manager which NAV be
sceI in the city of Rome. 1t is held
that this is the veritable manger in
which the Christ Child lay. 1t was
removed to Rome during the seventh
century during the Mohammedan In
vasion of the Holy Land and there II
is preserved in a strong brazen chest.
from which IL is brought forth on
Christmas days, when 1t is placed upon
exhibition.