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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
EMMETT APPLES IN THE
WORLDS CONTEST
Five Boxes TO be Entered for
Grand Sweepstakes Prize
At Exposition

W. A. Mcneil, representative Of
the Idaho Panama Exposition commits.
sion, was in Emmett yesterday anc
arranged with the Commercial clut
to send an apple exhibit of five boxes
any one variety, to be entered in
competition for the grand sweep
stakes prize at the Panama exposition
at San Franciso.
The rules governing the contest
have been agreed upon as follows:
All entries must be in the office of
the chief of horticulture not later than
6 o'clock November l, and the exhibits
must be installed not later than s
o'clock p. m. November 8.
One box from each entry is to be
delivered to the jury, in the original
package, the remaining four boxes to
&c installed in the participants space
and the wrappers removed from the
top layer only.
Repacking of boxes after reaching
San Francisco disbars the exhibit in
the contest.
Each entry must consist of five
boxes Of one variety grown by one
individual
Exhibitors may make as many en-
tries as they wish, but cannot enter
more than five boxes Of one variety
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
Bootlegger Caught

John Mccormick was arrested Sun
day on q complaint sworn out by the
prosecuting attorney, charging Nc
Cormick with the crime OF selling
spirituous liquors without q county
license. After spending two days in
jail in silent meditation awaiting
trial, Mccormick, on advice OF eoun-
sci, entered a plea Of guilty. Judge
Vadney on Tuesday imposed a fire Of
$3.50 Of which Mccormick was IN
able 70 raise but s1OO. The sentence
Of the court was then modified so that
the $50 balance Of the fine VIII be
RENTED on condition that Mccormick
forthwith leave Gem county and alb
sent himself therefrom for a period
Of one year In the meantime, the
sentence Of the court is suspended, 10
be revived at any time Mccormick
should reappear. We are told thar
the evidence, both orai and liquid is
being held in reserve TO be laid before
the federal authorities
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
Special Edition DELAYED

The Index's Industrial edition has
been unavoidably delayed and viii not
appear until the middle of next month.
1t viii contain a comprehensive write
up OF Gem county and will be a good
number to send 70 your friends.
Enough advance subscriptions have
already been received to require an
edition Of 5000 copies. If you have
not placed your order for extra copies
you should do so at once in order to
make sure of securing them The
price is 10 cents each. Every business
man should be represented in the ad-
vertising columns. 1t is not yet too
late TO send in your copy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

statesman Of the Northwest, gave an
address on the Marks Of an efficient
Convention" The three points made
were that there must be Witnessing,
prevailing prayer, and giving. 1t was
masterfal address and reached the
absolutely fundamental IN religious
work.
At the evening session Rev. c. w.
Buell. preached the annual sermon
from the text, FINALLY, my brethren,
be faithful always, Astounding in the
work Of the Lord" At the close Of
this address a collection was taken
amounting 70 over $40, for the work
Of the convention in Idaho.
One Of the things which has meant
most TO the convention has been the
visit Of DR.. W. B. Hinson Of Portland.
The program gave his name as leader
Of devotional meetings. What he
really gave were sermons Of a very
high order. These addresses BY DR..
Hinson kept the spiritual tone Of the
convention on a high level. DR.. Hin
son is always welcome speaker be-
fore any Idaho Baptist gathering.
The Thursday morning program
opened with an address by Miss Car
rie o. Millspaugh Of Portland, Ore.
Following this discourse, one of the
most interesting and helpful confer
ences of the entire sessions was led
by DR.. E. B. Meredith Of Nampa- It
was on the topic, "Six thousand re-
cruits for the work Of the church"
DR.. Woody closed the discussion by
declaring that church was rot a
fruitful church where there vas not
come one person preparing ;or the
ministry or mission work.
Judge F. S. DIETRICH was again nom
mated for president ard W. H. Bowler
as Superintendent u missions The
place of the next meeting IS Mountain
Home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
DIED

D. A Hawkins died early Monday
morning of angina peetoris at hi:
home in this city. His sudden deatl
was shock to the entire community
and brought sorrcw to hundreds of hi:
business associates and friend!
throughout this section of the state
Up to II o'clock Sunday he was il
his usual state of health, and mac
spent the evening happily with trieHd;
who had called. Soon after retiring
at II o'clock, he was attacked vi
severe pans IN the chest. A physi-
elan was summoned, but in spite OF
all his skill the sick man passed away
at lis. D. A. Hawkins would have
been 81 years of age in November.
He was born at New London, Iowa.
He learned the Touring mill business
and became an expert miller, holding
responsible positions in such big mills
ps the Pillsbury concern in Minnea-
polls. When 20 years old he moved
TO Long Pine, Neb., and lived there
10 years. There ne married and soon
after moved to Sheridan, Wyo., where
ne lived until his removal to Emmett
IA years ago. He was a member of
the Masonic and 10. o. F. orders of
this city and a member of the Epis-
copal church. He was man of the
highest integrity and honor, of lofty
ideals. He stood for the best in public
and private life. He loved his home
town, gave willingly and unstintingly
his services and means to build up the
community. He will be missed for
many years to come. He is survived
by his wife, two daughters, three
sisters and two brothers. One brother,
S. n. Hawkins of Smith Fork, Wyo.,
arrived yesterday. The funeral was
held this morning from the home and
was in charge OF Butte lodge of Ma
sons. Rev. Jennings of Nampa con-
Quoted the services and paid high
tribute TO the deceased. During the
funeral all the business houses closed 4
The pail bearers were: Price Bane, B. 4
B. Davis, Walter Knox, F. A. De-
Clark, Alvin Meyers, A. P. Peterson. /
The honorary pail bearers were C.
P. Bilderback, James Jones, Douglas I
Knox, D. E. Smithson, E. K Hayes
md W. L. Powell.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
Would Continue Rest Room.

During fair week, and also during
the convention this week, the W. C. T.
U. ladies maintained a comfortable
rest room in the city building. 1t was
highly appreciated by visitors. espe-
cially the women folks with children.
An effort will be made to make the
rest room permanent, and the city
authorities will be requested to per-
NIT the use of city hall for that p,tr-
pose, and install toilet and layatories.
The need of such place has long been
apparent and will certainly De appre-
ciated by our country friends.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

According to th. milk test, conduct
ed by Prof. NJ. j. Forsell Of the High
school of eight dairy herds, William
Peterson, son of Anthony Peterson,
has the champion milk cow of this sec
tion, giving a total of 32 pounds of
milk per day, with butter fat content
of So percent. After deducting the
cost of the feed this COW showed a
net profit of 1872 cents. The second
best was 2-year-old owned by A.
R. Yeaton, which gave so pounds of
milk per day with butter fat con-
tent of 5.5 per cent, and showed a
net profit of 26.4 cents. The results
of the other contestants were as fol-
lows:
G. H. Johnson, 21 pounds per day;
butter fat AZ; net profit 15.8 cents.
W. W. Hoppock, 151a pounds; test
3.3; net profit 1874 cents.
G. A. Amen, 32A pounds; test 40
net profit PSI cents.
A. E. Pomeroy, 30 pounds; test 4.2;.
net profit 1913 cents.
w. H. Foster, 20 pounds; test 3.5,
net profit 12.4 cents.
NJ. D. Morehouse, 2O1a pounds; test
80; net profit 10 cents.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

Many people were especially at
tracted by three jars Of canned trout
displayed in the fair building by Mrs.
Ed Stanley The fish looked as fresh
as though they had just been pulled
out of the water They were caught
in Deadwood creek last summer. For
several years Mrs. Stanley has can
ned trout and finds that they keep
perfectly and preserve their flavor.
Her method is as follows: Clean the
fish thoroughly, soak them in salt
brine over night, then cleanse with
fresh water and seal them in jars fill
ed with salt water.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
BIG PRICE OFFERED
FOR APPLES
W. H. Shane Sells Crop for S1.95
to S1.20 to Kansas
City Firm.

Apple prices are looming big. W.
H. Shane this week sold his Jonathans
through the Fruit Association to Coo
gan & Co. Of Kansas City for S1.95
for extra fancy, si.70 for fancy, and
S1.20 for &C. grade.
These prices are the best offered
for years and give an indication of
the trend of the apple market. Mr..
Shane will have four or five carloads.
He wishes he had a thousand. The
apples are to be packed without
wrappers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
Want Emmett Man.

c. L. Gamage has been rendered
the position Of superintendent Of the
Idaho horticultural exhibits in Hor-
ticultural hall at the San Francisco
exposition. The tender was made by
Mr.. Mcneil yesterday, but Mr.. Gam
age declined to accept it. The job is
for two months, with a salary of s125
per month and travelling expenses to
and from San Francisco. Many appli-
cations for the job have been made
from other towns, but the tender to
Mr.. Gamage was entirely unsolicited
and came because of the splendid rep
utation he had made in handling the
Emmett exhibits at the Canyon coun-
ty and Boise fairs in years past.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The contest for the prizes for the
largest family and heaviest was some
what spirited, although for time it
looked as if Merit Jackson of Bramwell
would carry off both, but others soon
showed up and contested. The Merit
Jackson and Gaylord families were
tied for the largest family, each hav-
ing seven children, and the prize, a
barrel Of -four, was divided. There
were five entries in the heavyweight
contest. The Mert jackson family
weighed 761 pounds; G. A. Pollard
family, 800; R. Barrett family, 104G;
Mrs. Hansen and family 1855. The
prize, a barrel of flour, went, to the
Hansens.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
GUN CLUB ORGANIZES
Has Secured Leases on 1900 Acres of
Duck Grounds.


The organization Of the Emmett
Gun Club was completed Monday
evening by the election Of the follow
ing oEeers: Ray Coon, president; E.
o. Mech, vice president; G. B. Mains,
treasurer; G. ". Knowles, secretary.
Committee on by-law-E. L. Hol-
verson, Cartee Wood, Frank Knox, D.
Murray, R. V. Eaton.
Committee on leases-A R. White,
E. K. Hayes, Dave Murray, Geo. Nc
Gowan.
The committee on leases report that
1900 acres in a body have been Sc
cured. The membership Is growing
rapidly and tho organization gives
promise Of becoming a strong one.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The carnival spirit reigned supreme
Friday evening, and was participated
in by happy crowd that filled Main
street. Many fantastic and well-got-
ten up costumes added attraction to
the scene. Especially notable were
Mrs. James Barry, whose impersona-
ton of a newsboy was clever and
characteristic. I. B. Hargus appear
ed as an organ grinder, and his make
up of typical dago was perfect. His
monkey was Albert Skinner. They
were awarded the gentleman's prize.
Mrs. j. R. Hunter, as negro nanny,
was declared the winner cf the lady's
prize. Especial mention should be
given ]. R. Hunter, who represented
a fashionably dressed dandy, the
negro character of Miss Rundstrom
with her picanninies, and the little
Misses Helen Louise Durham and
Jeannette Motz.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The comfort of women and children
was well provided for The school
building was thrown open for q rest
room, as was also the city building,
and was greatly appreciated.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

feature Of one Of the High school
floats. This wheel has been handed
down from generation to generation in
the Bliss family and was recently sent
to Mrs. Bliss by the late F. J. Bliss's
mother. It is rare curio, being a
fax spinning wheel and containing
no spindle.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The live stock and poultry exhibits
exceeded the expectations of the man
.agement. The horses and cattle test
ed the capacity of Birds barn and
corrals, and the tent for the poultry
was crowded. The list of premium
winners is given in full on another
page.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
BIG SIDEWALK CON-
TRACT AWARDED
McComsey & Co. of Payette Get
Job at Cents Square
Foot

The city council Monday night open
ed the bids for the construction Of
81, 900 square feet Of cement side
walk and $50 linear feet Of curbing
in the recently created improvement
district and awarded the contract to
Lathrop & Comsey Of Payette.
The competition for the job was
keen and there were II bidders. The
prices ranged from 9 to 1914 cents
for sidewalk and from 25 70 40 cents
for curbing. The successful bidders
price was 9 cents for sidewalk and
29 cents for curbing.
The bidders and their bids are Civ
en- below:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

J. c. HoIlingshead, who was given
the contract for the improvements on
Washington street at the White Pine
canal, has sub-let the contract 70
Charles Kester and George B. Parks,
bench farmers, and his action Is sat
isfactory 70 the council
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
ConnelIys to Leave

". A Connolly has traded his bench
land, comprising $50 acres, for pro-
perty in Arizona and they viii leave
for their new home in few weeks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

John Yeck showed seven stalks of
corn containing 10 matured ears,
which sprang from two kernels of
seed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
Sidewalk. Curbing

The price Tor both Sidewalk and
curbing is very low, and other poT-
tions Of the city are asking 70 be
included in the improvement district
The contractors bear reputation for
reliability in their home town. They
expect 70 start the work as quickly
as material can be secured. Outside
Of expert help they will give prefer
ence to home labor
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
MARRIED

On Friday, by Judge Yadney, Matt
Bilbrey and Mrs. Clara A. Dempke.
The groom is q butte rancher.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

A feature in the horticultural de-
partment was a crate of Italian
prunes from E. Sweets orchard at
Sweet, which were picked from tree
so years old.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
gust Received

A good line of girls fans. Also vel
vet hats and trimmings. Walling
Millinery.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

Mrs. Anthony Peterson was called
to Horseshoe Bend Friday by the
death of her sister, Mrs. H. P.
Groome-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30
GEM COUNTY FESTIVAL
Big SUCCESS
Exhibits Exceed All Expecta.
tions-Large Crowd Present
and All Pleased

The first annual Gem County Fair
and Festival was great big success
in point of exhibits of horticultural,
agricultural, garden, home products,
domestic science and live stock, in at
tendance and in general good feeling
and enjoyableness. Everyone was
made to feel at home and the visitors
returned home loud in their praise OF
the fair and the hospitality Of Emmett
citizens. This opinion is shared by
Boise papers. The Capital News said;
"The Gem county fair, which closed
here yesterday, has been big factor
in demonstrating that this section OF
Idaho is the banner fruit belt of the
northwest. The fair was not of large
proportions but visitors from all sec
tions were unanimous in their opinion
that the quality of the exhibit was the
best ever seen in this state. While
the grape, peach and prune exhibits
were leaders with apples close Sc
cond, the exhibit OF corn, grams anu
grasses furnished the big surprise.
There were corn growers here from
the middle west states, who while not
now engaged in the business, made
statements that the corn was better
than any they had ever seen grown
in the old corn belt.
During the first day of the fair the
hotels and rooming houses were
crowded to their capacity, but private
citizens opened their homes to the Wis
itors and the warm hospitality which
was extended to the guests gave all a
warm spot in their heart for the little
city situated in the center of the big
fruit and agricultural district"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The industrial parade took place
Friday morning and was big fea-
ture. 1t was headed by Mayor D. NJ.
John, DR.. Rose, president of the Com
mercial club and directors of the fair
and Gem county officials. Then fol-
lowed the Emmett band, floats by the
business houses and the Crescent
club featuring home products, the
High school, automobiles and live
stock. Campbelrs carnival band head
ed the livestock parade. Among the
automobiles, the Mary James and the
Durham sisters had especially beauti-
fully decorated cars. The prize for
the best decorated float was awarded
to MCGOWAN Bros.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

Water bags at Reilly's-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-09-30

The concert given in the Methodist
church Thursday evening was an ar
tistic performance, and the audience
tested the seating capacity of the
building. Every number was well
rendered. Especial praise was heard
of the numbers by the ladies' quartet,
composed of Mrs. Newcomer, Mrs.
Keith and the Misses Rundstrom.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

PHILADELPHIA. July 30.--Grover
Cleveland Alexander better known as
Alexander the Great" star Of Pat
Morans hurting staff. has at last
come into his own. For several sea-
sons Alexander has been going along
winning a large proportion Of his
games. yet it was not until the pres
ent season, when his work far out
shines that of any other slal artist in
the business. that Grover began to
receive proper recognition of his la
bors. Now he is hailed as the king
of pitchers" and such he truly is. He
is well nigh unbeatable Just at pres
ent and when he steps into the box
the other fellows chances are in 10
before he pitches a ball If he con
tinues through the season at the pace
he is now travelling he viii hang up a
record never before achieved by any
pitcher Of the past or present.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
MOVIE MEN no PLAY BALL.

On Brandywine Springs diamond
Sunday. a ball team composed Of
moving picture operators of Borden
town. n. j., will try conclusions with
a team managed by Elmer Kurtz. oper-
ator at the Biiou Theatre The line
up of the two teams will be as fol-
lows:
Bordentown-J. McSorley. c.;
Thorn. H.; Mccullough, 2h; Carter
CT; Clark. RI; r. Mcsorley. Sb.
Mannex, S.; Higgans, h.; Mack oi
Brown, p.
Wilmington-Adams. c.; Scott. p
Welsh. IT,: NJ. Callodian. rf.; Kurtz
lb.; Bernardo. cf; J. Windett. SIS.
B. Devinney, 8b.. G. Devinney, 2b.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
Roy EQUALS WORLD's RECORD.

SPOKANE. Wash, July 3O.-Carl
Johnson, 17-year-old Spokane high
school boy. received congratulations
yesterday over his performance on
Wednesday. when he eQualed the
worlds 10O-yard high hurdle record
13 10 seconds. Johnson accomplished
the feat in competition with athletes
from New York Irish American Ath-
letics Club. who are on their way to
San Francisco 10 take part in the
Panama Exposition games and men
from universities and athletic clubs
Of this State.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
SPORT ON LODGE nrrING.

The annual picnic of the members
of Naomi Lodge. n. 3, /. o. o. F.. was
held yesterday in vernon's Grove.
near Claymont. A large number OF
members attended The day was
pleasantly spent in sports and a gen.
eral good time. A box luncheon was
served. Winners in the various con-
tests were: Cracker contest. Mrs.
Mary l. Gray; quoits, Mrs. Margery
Tucker; picture contest. Miss Eliza
beth Moore and Mrs. Florence Cath
cart; fifty-yard dash. Mrs. Mary l.
Gray; peanut scramble. Mrs. Mary
Cathcart; quoit contest for boys
Harold Jackson; peanut scramble for
girls, Miss Kirby
Miss Elizabeth Moore was chairman
of the committee in charge of the
affair.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
HIGHLAND PICK lips.

The Highland Second basketball
team is making ready for next sea-
sons cage game. The five ended last
seasons schedule with thirteen games
won and four lost.
The old team started with Thomas
Walker. Edward Abbott. c. Logan. G.
|Hamby and w. Logan. who lasted all
season.
George Smith. the star all-around
player in all games. has signed with
Highland Second this season.
The team will hold a festival at
.Odd Fellows Hall tonight. The pro-
|ceeds will go for new suits for the
tower boys. Handy says he is going
10 play football this season. Look for
him in basketball also.
The two Logan boys we're at the
race track last night practicing run
ming.
Ed Abbott the fast Warsaw" kid,
has decided to stay in Wilmington.
Highland is sure of him.
Thomas Walker has told Pop Lo-
sgan three times that if he would
throw away that hat and the Car
ney's Point pants. he could get around
to practice more frequently.
When you come around the Odd
Fellows Hall tonight you will know
Thomas Walker. He viii have a meg.
yaphone TO speak to hard-hearing peo-
sple through. 20
Guess We will hayeaour main root.
{ers this year, o. s.. L. S.. NJ. H.. 10 r
tG. A. and Fl. H.-guess.
George D. Hannbt bought a chewins
gum machine. He thinks he owns INC
/ ftown now.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
PLENTY OF BALL ON
CITY GROUNDS TOMORROW

The Del-Mar. Wilmington,
Church. p r. r. and Boys Leagues
will present their annual Saturday
afternoon baseball cards in and about
the city tomorrow. AT Front and
Union streets. the Live Wires and Elk
Mills win be the attraction. Teams
OF all the leagues are now tightening
up for the pennant honors. and
IN consequence fast snappy ball Will
be the rule all around tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

The annual picnic of West Brandy
wine Grange was held on Ramsays
Meadow on the Brandywine yesterday.
and was the most enjoyable basket
affair ever held by that grange. The
attendance was large and field sports
enlivened the occasion.
Herbert S. Weldin was the star
in the jumps. winning the high jump,
standing broad jump. running and
broad jump.
Harry Bartels was the winner of
the sack race
A game of baseball was played be-
tween scrub teams made up of the
grange.
After a vacation since the first
Thursday in July. the grange will
resume its regular meetings on
Thursday evening
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
ELsMERE TO PLAY BETHANY.

Bethany. of the Church League.
will play Elsmere al Second and du-
Pont street grounds tomorrow after
noon. and a fast game is looked for.
Magaw and Joyce viii be the battery
for Elsmere, while Blansheld most
likely win throw them over for Beth
any The following Bethany play
ers are 10 report at 2.15 o'clock.
Keiser, Blansfeld Davis. Mink. Hope
well. Crossan. Ray. Woodington. Car
penter, Irwin and Moore. Earl Reed
will umpire the game.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
local RAILROADERs LOSE.

Wilmington p. p. and W. was de-
feated by Philadelphia p. B and w.
at the railroad grounds yesterday af-
ternoon, 10 0.
Wilmington will play Philadelphia
at Philadelphia next Thursday. Score
by innings:
Wilmington 80 o o 900 0 90
Philadelphia 30 0 0 0 0 o o 3-3
Summary: Struck out. Erwin. 9
Kreider. g. Left on bases. Philadel-
phia, 6 Wilmington. 6. Sacrifice hits,
Brown. Glenn Hit by pitched ball.
Duncan Bases on balls. Erwin, A.
Kreider. 2. Time Of game. 1.25.
Umpires McGerugal and Baldwin.