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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
STATE LAND SALE
BIGGEST YET HELD
$500 ACRES SOLD in NINETY MIN.
uTES, REALIZING SiGs.25I FOR
THE STATE SCHOOL FUNDS
GOOD PRICES RECEIVED.
for'y-siS Buyers Take III Tracts Of
Tered, Only One Being Unsold--Fiye
Tracts seld Every -Four Minutes
biggest aud Best Sale Ever Held
Says State Land Agent.

ihe largest number of acres eyer
disposed OF AT a state land sale. and
the greatest amount ever realized from
such sale. is the way l. IL. Nash
agent of the state land board. who oon-
Quoted the sale at American Falls Iast
Saturday, referred to the sale nj IN
close He was highly elated at the
success of The sale and the amount Of
money realized.
IL establishes n record In other wnvx
Five tracts OF land were sold every
four minutes, the total number sold.
III, going IN 90 minutes Each min
ute OF the sale 53S acres passed from
the state to private ownership. and
each minute the state added sl.sl4 10
the state school fund IN cash and IN
terest bearing securities. III the lands
sold are assessed al the prices paid
for them, sl6s, ,261.sO will be added ~
the tax roll of Power County
The number OF acres said was
4sf2,s to forty-six buysrs Only one
tract offered was not sold. The pur-
paid IN cash s16.32b.l3, one
tenth OF the purchase price. and
sl'oS6.s5, one years interest IN ad-
vance.
Many who wanted land went away
disappointed, not being willing to pay
Lhe price which the land brought. The
lveragc price paid wns about s33.-
u per acre In addition to improve
nonts. The average appraised price
was about half OF This amount
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
CONFERENCE HELD on TnP
DEFESsRs or THE COUNTRY.
Meeting at Secretary Garrison. Home
at Washington Colonel 6oethais
Before House Committee.

Washington, Jan Interest In the
national defense today centered in the
outcome OF a conference on rbe 1nes-
ton az Secretary Garrigon's home and
IN the testimony OF Colonel coethals
before the house appropriations com
mittee, In explanation Of bis estimates
for the fertilization OF the Panama
canal.
The conference AZ Secretary Carl.
sons residence win be tonight, the ex-
ecutiye and legislative branches OF the
government IN appropriations for the
national defense. Those participating
VIII include Secretaries Garrison and
Daniels, the chairman OF the senate
and house military and naval affairs
committees and other Democratic
leaders In congress.
Bills pending IN congress looking TO
an Increase In the regular army were
the chief subjects up for discussion.
IT was believed that in consequences
OF his appearance before the approprI-
ations committee. Colonel GoethaIs
would be questioned al some length as
to the national defense.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
AMONG THE BOWLIRs.

The contractors and the Power coun.
" officials will tsngle tonight IN tie
Hrst match Gf the iisss. ts,.iis. lea a,t..
that1is being formed There viii be
Fiy aanE ~ the leagus representing
as many houses or professions On pa
per he contractors seem 70 have tho
edge on the 7. G. officials but the done
may be upset az Is usually the case.
The pers0nei OF the teams foliows;
Contractors; Chick" Blcakmora. Dar-
vey Anderson, Cal Logan, wm. Wall
and Carl johnson. Power County of
ficials T. c. Sparks, w. S. sparks,
Paul Bulfinoh, Frank Mo5noh aud D.
- Jcffrles
MISS Irene oliver carried away high
honors IN The ladies bowling contest
in ihe form OF q handsome troI hy cup
given Der by the management OF the
Auditorium Bowling Allcys foi having
the highest score for two oity-flve
samca during tic season thar closed
Jan lst
Miss Oliver bowlod consiston ) dur.
ins the season md was barely able 10
finish ahond OF Mrs Wones who crowd
ed her al he way Miss divers score
Tor ne best twcniyfiyo Ramca rolled
during The season vas i5i 4-l5. Mrs.
Wones' best score wss 148 Ans. Mrs.
Nelssen was third highest among the
feminine bowiern ana finished well up
towards the top with an average FOR
the twenty-five gauoa ~ TAG Ok
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
(Recollections of w. 7. Oliver

was never on the payroll of the
oregon Short Line, but for long time
j thought should have been. / help
ed survey the road from Pocatello to
American Falls. Every day 1 was
with the surveying crew. pointing out
what / thought was the best route. I
was afraid the road would never be
built and was interested simply to
Keep their courage from tagging. To
have railroad meant a great deal to
the early settlers, more probably, than
later comers will ever know. For one
thing 1t meant freedom from appre-
hension of Indian uprisings. 1t also
meant that II would not be necessary
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
bank by Green.

bank by Green.
IN other words as charged In the
report the state treasurer was given
credit by the bank for more than
Ss4'eee whereas he had only depos-
fed sf24.50 IN banhnble items.
Examiner Ramstedt reports a sisni-
lar juggling OF deposits TO cover up a
cash shortage during the time the
previous January examination was be-
ing made
The report goes Into details AZ 20
the manner IN which the state treas
urer profited through the Illegal hand
ling OF certain state bonds, the facts
concerning which have previously
been given the public.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

built by John Calder, of ties refused
by the railroad. 1t was built i'm the
corner of the Oliver House ward. on
the exact spot occupied by the Gail f.
Pharmacy which was destroyed by fire
about five years ago. Calder started
restaurant in the building, the first
restaurant on the present townsite.
Danielson & Stevens moved little
later TO the site now occupied by the
store building adjoining the Evans
Mercantile Company's new building
Iheir first store was of lumber with
log warehouse at the rear. That log
warehouse is now occupied bv Joe
watts as residence, having been re-
moved few years later.
In the spring of 1884 bought an in
terest In the Calders restaurant and
moved from the ranch to town. Calder
removed to Bonanza Bar and went in
to the stock business, in which I was
his partner until the time of his death
four years ago.
Campbell & Stebbins bought out
Danielson G. Stevens in 1885, and we're
actively engaged in business until
about eight years ago when they sold
out to the Evans Mercantile company.
Campbell & Stebbins ran ferry at
Ferry Hollow from 1889 until they
bought Danielson & Stevens.
There were two saloons here most
If the time in early days. From 1885
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

X.
whenever supplies were needed. be-
heve this was i'll the spring of 1882.
when | was promoting tic building of
H'e raii' Dad When II became a settled
ia.cJ that the road would be built Am
= ericaE Falls sprang into existence.
founding o; American Falls.
The town was first founded on the
south side of the river, near the end
OF the railroad bridge in midsummer.
1882. The first store was established
by Collins & Stevens, and was a big
department store and carried a large
stock of goods to supply the railroad
campss
The second store was established by
SNOW Il Holt II was not so large. but
well stocked Mr.. Snow is now res
ident Of Boise
SatE oliver started 2 notion store
littlc later ana was Tho first postmas-
ter
III the spring Of 1856 pauie,son &
stevens Of Blackfoot started q store
on tbo north side Of tie river about
where the transformers Of the power
compapy atc located Stevens Vas ne
father Of Judge Stevens of Blaclfaot
and was one Of The men ne. ri ho
crossing Of the Blackfoot river whom 7
was coming INTO the country. Thco
Dan.elson had big eating house To-
Gated on the flat inst below the now
power house and fed about 200 mon
during the building of the bridge.
The railroad bridge was built before
the rails were laid To it All the ma
terial was hauled by wagon from Po-
catciiu Billy Raruhart, vino had been
frcighter in Montana had the con
tract. The road was a narrow guaee
and there was round house and Y on
the south side OF the river When the
road was completed TO Shoshone the
town across the river practically dis
appeared, going to Shoshone There
were four saloons here during those
early days The first one was started
by Ed Garland
An interesting incident occurred at
that time. Mr. Stevens sent 10 Black
foot where Danielson & Stevens had
another store for $500 in silver.
wagon was loading al Blackfoot for
the store here at that time and part Of
the load was nails Danielson opened
one OF the kegs. took our enough nails
TO make room for. the silver and then
closed the keg. He said nothing 10 the
freighter and forgot 20 write Stevens.
Several days passed and no silver ar
irving he made inquiry. Word came
back to open the nail kegs Stepping
out on the walk at the front of the
store, Stevens easily picked out the !
keg containing the money. The town
was filled with bad men at that time
who would have been only too glad to
know that money was secreted in the /.
kegs.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

Jack Rodgers and Mr.. sollie, OF Sol
lie. Boyer Rigers Architects, are IN
town working on plans for a new
school building should one be propos-
ed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

II. +. Allen is brothor of n "
Allen and the ex-s,,to ,roas,,ron ,,..
associated with him IN f,,n,i,,, mo
500 represents. If Is said y,rions
drafts drawn i'm dpo coprso or h,n,,,ua
business uDon O " Auon rorson,t,,.
These snecjiir It.ns warn ma,
fouuf by FyYp,iocr p,,nst.1, T.,
he ,ren,urer's ossice ot the finn.
he made thc examination ~. .n
shifted from o,fstt. i.a.t., ,r,t
~. ram5tod' has ua.ca, NJ.
'h"'gi' nc does Eo' say 80 in The
report
d. >. Long was connected with the
'il"eil bank which recently failed,
fe7ui'ink in criminal prosecution siill
'ending
The report says balance due
The state from lhe bank Of Nam
pa j. S2i,s52.09. The receiver OF
this bank maintains that The
states claim has been settled.
Mr.. Ramsicdl says he docs nos
know the terms OF settlement but IN
derhiands thnt Attorney General Pet
Hrson II acquainted with them. Mr..
Peterson was absent during the time
Mr. Ramstedt was making the inyes-
1gation OF this matter The report
recommends full and early invcsti-
cation.
Juggling the Accounts.
Referring to the evam,,a,,on .a.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
TOTAL


. g. 80
The cash in 9auli and ray hclgd-
ed the following doubtful items 10
Wit;
4 Check Of / W Wark. on Pa
cific National Bank, Boise, in fa,or Of
o. V. Allen, dated Jine a. 1914. $75
- Check of l. W. Wark On pa
cilic National Bank, Boise. in favor of
o V. Allen, dated June .. 1914. 5000.
% Duplicate order Of !. W Wark
for July, 1914, warrant in favor Of 0.
v Allen, $l20
a. Order of James II Wallis for
October, 1914 warrant in favor OF 0.
" Allen, 5000
-. Copy. Of order Of D. ". Robb
for January 1914. Warrant in favor Of
o. V. Alien. state treasurer $40
"6 Receiput Ct Henry spieler, IN fa-
yor OF o. v Allen dated July c. 1914
$50.
y Duplicate claim Of 0. Y. Allen
state treasurer, against The state Of
Idaho dated June II, 1914. s13.25.
IS. Duplicate claim Of o. v Allen
against the state Of Idaho, dated July
10. 1914, So.
"s Check Of s Guy Mckinley on
First National Bank Of Idaho. Boise.
in favor Of o. V. Allen, state treasurer
dated May 2. 1914, Sc.
10. Check OF Fred NJ. Coleman on
First National Bank OF Idaho, Boise,
in favor OF cash. not dated. s22 900.
III. Check of o. " Allen on Idaho
Trust & Savings Bank, Boise, in favor
Of cash. not dated. 10000
Making a total of all doubtful
items. ss3.l12.03."
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
Moving OF the Town

l., The depot was built in 1883 Its To-
cation resulted in moving the town to
,ts present site. The first house was
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
FOUNDING OF
AMERICAN FALLS
FIRST TOWNSHIP WAS ON SOUTH
SIDE OF RIVER R-BRIDGE BUILT
BEFORE RAILS WERE LAID-W.
ID. BASNHART HAULED BRIDGE
MATERIAL.

n"Te to Present Townsite was Made
in 1sS3-JOhn Calder Building First
House of Discarded Railroad Ties
Danieison e. Stevens Had First Store
Depot Built i'm 1883.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

See the last unmber OF the lyceum
course Monday evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

|'o Wallis ud Robh warrants voro
"o' i"rro1 "ouie ro.is oibsrs-o 4
month expired for which be drew Nh.
salary iH advance from tha ,rea~ura-
IL represents an auount ad-
''""I 70 iani'or OF tho capitol
''llHi"1 I've warrant was not issued
on account Of o lack Of funds.
no. { ton also represents au order
'' '''. not issued ON account Of
.''N '' in"ds
so l' Ior posioif'cc box rnut apd
Io Warrant was issued ON account Of
iaeN o' IohdF
No. . represents cheok cashed yy
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07
Refuses Wark Cheeks,

Items ! and . represent checks in
favor of o. V. Allen on which paw
ment was refused az the bank.
Items 3, 4 and represent amounts
paid op orders from Wark, an cm-
pioyo Of the state auditors office and
wallis former pure food commission
er' and Robb another cmplcye Of the
-'''r AUDITORS office for salary war
rants
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

to 60 to Malad, as we had been doing,
whenever supplies were needed. be-
heve this was i'll the spring of 1882.
when | was promoting tie building of
fho rdii' Dad. When IT became settled
1a!ct that the road would be built Am
ericaF Falls sprang into existence.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

j. J. Long was connected with the
ald"eil bank which recently failed,
resulting in criminal prosecution siIl
bending
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-01-07

The report says a balance due
The state from the bank Of Nam.
pa j. S2i,s52.O9. The receiver OF
this bank maintains that The
states claim has been settled.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
Community Meeting at Fairview Jan. u

The next quarterly community
meeting at the Fairview school house
will be held on Friday, January o..
A good program for the day is being
arranged, which will include address
es by County School Superintendent
Miss Martin and by County Farmer
Advisor Mcconnell An invitation
is extended to all to be present and
participate in the good time which
is assured-they always have good
times at Fairview. Bring well-flled
baskets and come prepared to spend
the day. Remember the date.
Philip Weeks,
Phillip Lehr,
Mrs. Worth,
Committee.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
New Hotel Open in February.

Contractor P, M. Cowan and his
force of brick masons completed their
work on the new hotel yesterday, and
this morning the carpenters had well
started the superstructure for the roof,
which they expect to have in place in
few days. The window castings are
all in and with the putting in of the
sash the building will be inclosed
against the elements. The committee
in charge of the building now sees its
way to have the work completed and
the doors open to the public in not
over 40 days. Then, none will have
excuse for complaint of hotel accomo-
dations in Nezperce.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14

Hon. E V. Debs, the noted Social
ist leader, will deliver a lecture at
Lewiston next Monday.
John Hansen, Frank James, Gus
Albers, Andrew Harbke, John Tyler
and Fred Sweet were up from tie
Russell section the first of the week,
looking after business matters in the
county seat.
Singers that sing and dancers that
dance. No waits and nothing but
fun. One thousand laughs and no
tears. Free band concert in front
of opera house at 7 80 p. m. Prices
25 and so cents.
The Johnson Mercantile Co. will
start a general stock-reducing sale
Saturday, and in this the public is
offered strong inducements to supply
its needs in merchandise. See page
ad In this paper.
Messrs. C. w. Booth, VIM. Bar
bee and G. /. Lynn went to Spokane
Sunday to attend the til state Farm
ers Union convention, in session
there Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week.
N. L. Agrell and wife who havs
been spending the past month at Hot
Lake, Ore, for the benefit of the
latter's health, arrived home Satur-
day evening, and Mrs. Agrell seems
greatly improved.
The Married Folks club had a de-
lightful evening at dancing, cards and
social chit chat at the Fraternal hall
asst Friday. The attendance was
arge and the entertainment so salts
.actory to all that the decision was
reached to hold like meetings Of the
club fortnightiy here after.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
SMALL SQUIBS OF INTEREST.

Hear the quartette Tuesday night
January 10. Worth your while.
C. E. Clovis, of lilo, was a bust
ness visitor in Nezperce Tuesday.
A. G. Gross departed this morning
on a business mission to Spokane.
Geo. Nichols of lilo is looking after
business matters in this city to-day.
S. E. Bunce was business visitor
in the city from lilo the first of the
week.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis Thompson of Vollmer of the
18th instant.
Mrs. L. T. Mckee was passen-
ger for Lewiston this morning, for a
visit with friends.
A. E. Powers and J. K. Tuner
left Tuesday for weeks prospect
ing trip in the Troy section.
Mrs. J. S. Marker returned Mon
day from two weeks visit with her
sister, Mrs. Jones at Lewiston.
Grafton Johnson of Grangeville
came over Monday to take his posi-
ton as bookkeeper in the Union
State Bank.
DR.. j. w. Lewis drugless treat
ments are helping others every day
they will help you. Office in the
Herald building.
Two cases of small pox are re-
ported at Winchester and one at
Vollmer, neither of which is consid-
cred serious, however.
Don't fail to see Tom Christy's
Minstrels at the opera house Tues
lay, January 10. Dance after the
how. 5-piece orchestra
Deputy County Auditor E. L.
'chnell was taken i'll Monday of penu-
nonia. He is reported on the mend
lowever, this morning.
Mrs. Neoelsieck, mother of Mrs.
,onrad Martin of this city had he
to fracture her right arm
asst Friday by fall on an icy walk
t her home in Genesee.
The Tom Christy Minstrel show is
lean, classic and refined The best
t music, singing and dancing.
lear the band at 7:30 at the opera
ouse, Tuesday, January 10.
A. Satterberg left this morning for
is home at Santa Ana, Cal. He
as accompanied by Peter Gibbons,
no will visit at the home of his son, |
!. J., at Biggs, CAL, for several
onths.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS

On last Friday evening sair sized
audience assembled at the High
School au ditorium to enjoy the Pa
rent Teachers meeting. The must,
cal program given by the grade pu-
pills was good one and each rooms
number receivee generous applause.
Miss Nelson presided at the piano
during the rendition of the several
choruses by the grades.
A cornet solo by Master Roy Car
gill so pleased the audience that he
was called back for a second selec-
ton. He was accompanied on the
piano by Miss Nilsson.
Rev. Fertig, pastor of the M. E.
church was next presentedl by Prof.
McMahan, enunciator for the even
ing, and made a brief but meaty
speech on the relationship that
should exist between the teacher ard
the parent, and the under standir e
the teacher must have of the home
environment of the pupil in order to
get the best results" 1t was a good
talk-most applicable to the occasion
and it is to be hoped that the many
wholesome thoughts it contained will
bear fruit in bringing more parents
to watch the daily work in school
and attend the school receptions.
Mr.. McLain concluded the pro-
gram in the auditorium with a flute
solo, charming selection and artis-
tically done. An encore was required
by the audience. Miss Nelcon played
the piano accompaniment.
The audience was then ushered
10 he culinary quarters of the do
nestle science department, where
Miss VanOrdcn and her contingent
Of charming assistants were cooking
and serving dainty and delicious
ioughnuts. Hither the crowd was
directed through the sewing depart
nent and the manual training rooms
where the boys and girls were giving |
good denominations of their handi-
york in these lines.
Semester exams Thursday and
friday of this week. So you now
NOW the solution to the happy
miles which you do not see the H.
}. pupil wearing.
Lizzie SAYS he has been taking
xams for the past two weeks with
nut intermisslon and the prospects
re good for doing the same for the
ext two weeks. He is a firm adj
ocatcr of students rights.
A monograph has been installed
4 the school house, to furnish music
Or the pupils to march by.
Minstrel show Tuesday night.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
A TON OF SATISFACTION!

$40 for 1000 pounds, stand
ard high-grade coal. 1t Is clean
free burning and sootIess. 1t
is feel you can absolutely rely
on for satisfaction.
Don't fail to buy some Of
this fuel. We only have one
car Of this high grade coal at
$40. We want everybody to
try some Of this coal.
If this fuel proves to be salts
factory, we will continue to
handle same.
Ramey Lumber Co,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
M. E Church Services.

The Methodist church will hold
the following services on Sunday,
Jan. II.
Sunday school 10 100 a. m.
Devotional and preaching service
at II 100 a. m. Subject, "The
Prince of This World Cast Out"
A meeting of young people in the
parsonage at 6 AS P. m.
Devotional and preaching service
at 1880 P. m. Subject, "The
Young Mans Mistake
We invite all who are not attend
ing either of the other churches to
come with us.
T. II. Fertig, Pastor.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
Want a Hog?

Harry c. Kennedy, of Route 8,
having bought the entire herd of
blooded stock of J. w. Willis of Fer
dinand, has a few choice males of
the Duroc Jersey breed, with pedi-
gree, and any farmer wanting good
foundation for his herd will do we'll
to call up at once. Phone 8412,
Nezperce.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14

A dance was given last Friday
evening at the home of Fred Rain
vile, north of town, by Messrs. John
and Albert Rainville, at which a
large number of guests from Nez
perez and neighboring country high
ly enjoyed themselves until far into
the morning. The participants
praise it as one of the happiest
events of the kind during the season.
At midnight recess was taken for
refreshments, which were very ex-
cellent and abundant.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14
Weekly War News.
Continued from page 81

Tuesday-No victories of strategic
value are claimed by either side at
any place, and no repulses are fore
cast by any of the war chancellories.
Rain and mud hamper any attempts
at maneuvering by the armies in the
low lying lands, while in the Vosges
snow has almost stopped the severe
attacks and counter attacks that
prevailed throughout last week.
Great Britian's preliminary reply
to the American note of protest con-
corning neutral commerce, while
gratifying in the concessions it
makes, has in many respects failed
to satisfy the United States govern
ment.
Wednesday-Most of the fighting
in the Western arena has centered in
the region of Scissors, where the
Germans have delivered a violent
Commandment and inaugurated
strong attack, which, SO far as latest
advices indicate, has not yet termi.
mated.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-01-14

A party of young folks of this city
took advantage of the fine sleighing
last Saturday evening and filled a
bob sled, drawn by six horses, for a
drive to lilo and return. At lilo they
partook of an excellent oyster supper
and enjoyed few moments socially
with friends. Those participating in
the joyful ride were: Misses Bertha
Nelson, Helen Stevenson, Pearl
Sharkey, Marvel Ramey, Ada Ratliff
Edith Wright; Mr.. and Mrs. Still
we'll; Messrs. Vonley Miller, Baily
Savage, Jess Robertson, Frank
Moore, and G. C. Pennell.