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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
STORM SMOTHERs CHRISTMAS
FESTIVITIES OF PERSHING,s MEN
~Pershlng's Men Have Serious Time
Christmas Day.

Dust smothered the great Christmas
celebration at field headquarters OF
the American punitive expedition in
Mexico, borne by a terrific gale from
the southw west, which drove officers
Into their little shelters. gasping for
breath. Never In the memory of the
Oldest inhabitants of this section had
such a terrific wind prevailed. Swirl
Ing down the chimneys OF the adobe
shacks. II sent the occupants into the
open air until the fires In the CRATES
could be extinguished, the smoke clear
ed out and the shelters rendered habi-
table. Tents were f%lattened, adobe
houses and offices unroofed, and kit
chen fires blown away.
Because of the gale every man not
on guard duty was allowed TO seek
shelter from the dust. Orderlies sent
out with messages became lost In the
limits OF the camp and took an hour
to walk a thousand yards. Travel
without dust goggles was impossible.
Hundreds OF men are hatless who. not
realizing the force OF the wind, ven
tured into the open, only to see their
~headgear swept away oyer the mesa.
The headquarters camp appeared as q
great blur OF dust.
Although the day was cloudless,
hardly a ray OF sunlight pierced the
e%nyeloping dust.
Most OF the offices we're lighted by
gasoline lamps and lanterns.
The wind rose Christmas eve and
Increased In violence steadily. BY
daylight the music of the bands, which
played carols instead OF buglers sound
ing %reveille, was heard only In
snatches.
General J. J. Pershlng directed the
efforts OF a score OF orderlies TO save
his living quarters from blowing away.
IL was impossible to see more than 3
feet in any direction for hours at a
time. Two artillerymen were injured
by falling adobe walls. One had a leg
broken, the other a hip.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Selos. Following the play a dance
was given. Refreshments of sand
wiches, coffee and cake we're served.
Miss Blodwyn Jones is spending the
holidays with the family of j. T. Doran
in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kluck entertain
ed ]. M. Lambert and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Kluck. Jr, and Arthur
Walker, at a Christmas dinner.
Mrs. Ray Matthewsen has moved
to Twin Falls.
e. T. Poulson is visiting friends at
Twin Falls during the holidays.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.

There will be a series OF special
gospel meeting, beginning Sunday, De-
cember S1st. at the former Presbyter-
ian church. The First German and
First English Baptist churches are
uniting In this series OF meetings.
Evangelist Rev. b. II. Ward will do
the preaching. Rev. Ward is state
evangelist for the Baptist people. He
is a pleasing and ~forceful speaker.
There will be good music throughout
this series of meetings. All churches
and all people are invited to attend.
90. A. b. MINAKER, Acting PASTOR.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
ROY AND VICINITY.

Ed Sager sold his farm to Ernest
Johnson for the consideration of $4,000.
Mr.. Sager has leased some Land on
the Divide where he will farm this
coming summer.
John Forrest traded his farm of
800 acres to Ernest Cooper for a farm
In Washington near the coast. Mr..
Forrest expects to his family
there in the near future.
John Garfield and Walter Malcolm
were American Falls visitors Wednes-
day.
G. Lobe and wife were called to
Washington on account Of the illness
of Mrs. Lobe's father who died shortly
after. Mr.. Lobe returned last week
and Mrs. Lobe will stay until after
the holidays.
A literary society was organized at
Seeping Springs last Saturday. A
cake sold to the most popular young
lady was o by Miss Gail Bingamun.
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. b. Ellis were Rock
land visitors Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Pollard were
Rockland visitors Thursday.
John Forrest motored to Rockland
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sherrod went
to the Falls Thursday. Mrs. Sherrod
went on to Washington where she
will spend a few weeks with relatives
and friends.
]. T. O'Harra was a Rockland visi-
tor Friday.
Merit Armstrong of the Falls came
In for a load of ~butchered hogs to
take to the Falls Friday.
George Pollard, Homer Brown and
h. Kissen went to the Falls in Mr..
Kissen's car Thursday.
r. Hoffman was a Falls visitor asst
week.
Homer Brown made final proof In
support Of his homestead entry at
Falls Thursday.
John Shultz was an American Falls
visitor Wednesday.
NJ. X. Stipes and Bob Ewing OF
Rockland were Roy visitors Thursday.
The dance at Roy Friday night was
well attended and a good time enjoy
ed by all.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hochbaum and
son-in-law, Howard Dewitt and wife,
moved to the Falls Monday.
August Rieman and Mr.. and Mrs.
Werner Swatcenbach motored to the
Falls Friday in the formers car.
Miss Gertie Bridgman and Mr.. John
Hochbaum were married Saturday,
December 16, at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. s. Bridgman.
The bride is the only daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Bridgman who are two of
our early pioneer homesteaders and
the groom is the oldest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Hochbaum. The young couple
are among the most popular Of the
young people and their many friends
join in wishing them every happiness
for a long and happy life.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kurtz were
American Falls visitors Saturday.
DR.. Logan was called to the home
OF Dell Coleson Monday TO give medi-
cal attention to the little daughter,
Helen, who is Ill.
j. II. Clark and Harry Lower went
to the Falls Tuesday to get a load of
hay.
John Gavin, who was taken sudden
ly i'll, at the Falls. is much improved.
Jesse Richard and Dick Alberts we're
Rockland visitors aSturday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

The fall of snow the past week has
been one of the heaviest in recent
years. Several localities in the coun-
ty report about two feet. The fall in
was lot much more than half
as much. There has been little travel,
due to the blockaded condition of the
roads.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Many people have taken advantage
of reduced rates to visit their old
homes during the holidays. Ticket
sales ranged between $500 and 50, 1000
per day while the rates we're on. The
sales one day were about $500 for
the morning trains.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

If your eyes are weak they are sure
to be weaker during the winter months
while the ground is covered with
snow. Nothing is worse for weak
eyes than this white glare. Do not
continue this eye strain. See G.. E.
Widsteen, the eye sight specialist.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Trains have been running very late
this week, and in some cases have
been annulled. Snow in the Rocky
mountains has been the trouble.
Trains from the west have been fair
ly regular.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

The farmers and housekeepers'
week at the Pocatello Technical In
s%titute, January s to 10, should be
we'll attended by Power county peo-
pie. The program has been adopted
to the needs of southeastern Idaho,
md the speakers are authorities upon
the subjects assigned to them.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Dealers have so far managed to get
sufficient coal to prevent actual suf-
'ering, but deliveries are limited to
small quantities. The storm has in
,erfered with the operation of trains
and there is apprehension in many
Idaho towns and a shortage of fuel
everywhere.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Dora NJ. Rice was over from HALEY
and spent Christmas with her mother
and sister. Miss Rice has a position
in the county treasurer's office in
HALEY.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Mrs. j. Wesley Miller will entertain
the LADIES' Aid society at the parson-
age Thursday afternoon, January 4.
Mrs. w. c. Gregory will be assistant
hostess.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Bessie Kelly came up from Bancroft
Thursday to spend a few days visit
ing her parents and friends.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
FOUND.

Ladies' hat, trimmed with brown
velvet. yellow plume. Picked up by
Frank Barnard ear John sieihosr
ranch. Call at Press office.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

MILFORD Firkins of Rockland stopped
owe in American Falls a few hours
Thursday enroute to st. Anthony where
he goes to meet his son who will re-
turn home with him.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

The Royal Welsh male quartette
will appear in al excellent program
at the M. E. church next Wednesday
evening, in a library benefit.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

All employees Of the Union Pacific
system. whose pay does not exceed
$1,000 per annum, were presented with
IN extra months wage for December,
as extra pay on accuon of the advance
ID cost of living. This was a very con
siderate action on the part OF the COM
pany, and n much appreciated.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Hear the Royal Welsh male quar-
tette at the NJ. E. church next Wednes-
day evening, January 5, where they
appear under the auspices of the
American Falls Public library.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

A scarcity of feed, which will be.
come acute if the deep snow lasts
any great length of time, is reported
in several localities.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Hyrum Frodsham of
Rockland drove over to American
Falls Thursday to meet their son,
George who will spend the holidays
with his parents.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Miss Katie Warner, teacher at the
Igo school, left Monday for Bull where
she will visit with friends during the
holidays.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Gus Funk came in Saturday from
Pocatello to spend Christmas at his
home west of American Falls. Mr..
Funk has been at Pocatello for some
time under medical care of DR.. How
ard.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Miss Edith Breeze of Boise takes
Miss McKinley's place as stenograph-
er in the law office of o. R. Baum,
during Miss McKinley's vacation.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

S. L. Payne, one of the leading citi-
zens of Neeley, was ~transacting bust
ness in American Falls the last of the
week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Mrs. George Miltenberger and chill
dren came down from Pocatello today
for a visit with friends. They are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Crowley.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Miss Coline French who is attend
ing the Sacred Heart academy at Og-
den, Utah, returned home to spend
Christmas holidays with her parents.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

John Toves and Albert Dirks, both
prominent citizens of Aberdeen, left
OF No. 4 Wednesday night for their
old homes in Newton and Hillsboro,
Kansas. respectively. They will be alb
sent about six weeks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Frank Murray and family Of Twin
Falls, spent Christmas with the Fi.z-
patricks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

VIM Torrance from Fairview was
a pleasant visitor in the city Thurs
day. Mr.. Torrance reports plenty of
snow in his part of the county and
predicts a beautiful harvest the com
ing year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

S. B. Rowe of Fairview was inter-
viewing the tax collector the first of
the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Maurice NJ. Myers spent the week
end in Boise on business of a legal
nature.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Miss Ida Tracy came up from Dow
ney to spend Christmas vacation with
the Fitzpatricks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Allie Ralph of Rockland passed
through American Falls Thursday
%norning enroute to Wapi following a
report that the O. S. L.. train had Kill
led six head of horses belonging to
Tim. The horses had been placed in
care of Fernando Hansen to pasture
nd feed and during the heavy storm
asst Sunday the horses had gotten
iway from Mr.. Hansen and in their eff
'ort to return home we're caught on
the railroad track and killed.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Joseph Boyington of Rockland val
ley took advantage of the splendid
roads and drove over to American
Falls the Last of the week to look after
some legal interests and took back a
load of supplies.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Commissioner Eggers was in the
city the first part of the week on bust
ness.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

The Press is in receipt Of a Christ
mas card from John A. Twiggs, from
New Mexico. Mr.. Twiggs sends greet
ings to his many friends. He is in
splendid physical health, but his mem
DRY is not improved.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

James Frodsham of Rockland was a
business visitor in American Falls the
first of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Miss Goodwin left for Dubois Satur-
day night to spend the holidays with
relatives and will then leave for Los
Angeles where she has accepted a po-
sition with one of the leading Law
firms of that city.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

John Eliason and sons we're bust
ness visitors in American Falls Thurs
day.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

DIR. Allen has located his office per-
manently in the Wones building.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Lee Cummins has leased the build
ing and plant of the American Falls
Tailoring company to E. l.. Gray n
will give possession the first OF the
year. Mr.. Cumfmins contemplates To-
eating in Los Angeles, but is not ieaV-
ing American Falls for good.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Henry Rock was looking after bust
ness interests in the county seat the
first of the week.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28
People and Events.

People and Events.
Peace candles burned in many
homes Christmas eve.
Mrs. Ed Quinlan spent the weekend
in Pocatello with friends.
DR.. Allen has located his office per-
manently in the Wones building.
John Eliason and sons were bust
ness visitors in American Falls Thurs
day.
Commissioner Eggers was in the
city the first part of the week on bust
ness.
Maurice NJ. Myers spent the week
end in Boise on business of a legal
nature.
Frank Murray and family of Twin
Falls, spent Christmas with the Fi.z-
patricks.
S. B. Rowe of Fairview was inter-
viewing the tax collector the first of
the week.
Miss Ida Tracy came up from Dow
ney to spend Christmas vacation with
the Fitzpatricks.
James Frodsham of Rockland was a
business visitor in American Falls the
first of the week.
Henry Rock was looking after bust
ness interests in the county seat the
first of the week.
Robert Hillhouse Of Rockland was
ON a mission of business in the coun
ty seat Thursday.
Jake Neu, one of the leading wheat
raisers of the county, was a business
visitor Wednesday.
George Strong. who is recuperating
at Shelley, will return to American
Falls in the near future.
George W. Stanger, who has been
visiting relatives in Idaho Falls, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Iva Reed Of Oakley is spending
the holidays with her parents Mr. ana
Mrs. David Burrell of lgo.
Hazel Moline of Pocatello, spent
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. Whit
tenor in American Falls.
Lee Cummins has leased the Dulid-
ing and plant of the American FAILS
Tailoring company to E. L.. Gray, and
will give possession the first OF the
year. Mr.. Cumfmins contemplates 10
-~ - 7 os AnoalaS hut is not leaV-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Robert Hillhouse Of Rockland was
on a mission of business in the coun-
ty seat Thursday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

r.eosfar Mechanics sffsrs ne srsmi.ms;
~sSpfoys no sokicifors ss sscur. sub.c,i,,i..s
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Jake Neu, one of the leading wheat
raisers Of the county, was a business
visitor Wednesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

George w. Stanger, who has been
visiting relatives in ldaho falis' re-
turned home Wednesday.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

George Strong. who is recuperating
at Shelley, will return to American
Falls in the near future.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Peace candles burned in many
homes Christmas eve.
Mrs. Ed Quinlan spent the weekend
in Pocatello with friends.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Mrs. Iva Reed OF Oakley is spending
the holidays with her parents, MT. n
Mrs. David Burrell of Igo.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Hazel Moline of Pocatello, spent
Christmas with her sister, Mrs. WHIT
temore, in American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

The weather clerk provided pas
SADLY fair weather during the hour for
the Community Christmas Tree exer-
cises Sunday evening, and quite a
large crowd was in attendance. The
deep snow kept many away, but 1t
was gratifying to see so many chill
dren present. There vas plenty Of
popcorn and candy for all present and
some to spare. The singing was led
by Professor Warwas, but owing to
lack Of lights was participated in by
but few. Those a little way from the
tree did not have sufficient light to
join in. The American Falls Concert
band played two splendid selections
and Mayor Wones made an appropriate
address.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-12-28

Now comes the longest evenings OF
the year. We all enjoy an evening
'pent by the fire with a good book,
paper or magazine. Will your eyes
permit your reading all evening as
you would like to, or do they get
tired and often make your head ache?
BE fair with your eyes, do not neglect
them. Widsteen, the eye sight special
list, guarantees to fit any pair of eyes,
duplicates any broken tense and TO
give entire satisfaction at all times.
G. E. Widsteen, eye sight specialist.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-31
g. VOTE FOR PETTIT>AN McGREGOR
Bandit TRAVELLING
North; Now Has
ReinfOrCelnentS

SAN ANTONIO, March 81. -
Maj. Gen. Fred Funston today re-
ceived authentic but unofficial
reports that Villa is working
along the railroad from Guerrero
toward Chihuahua City.
Americans and Villlstas have
exchanged shots, said the report.
Gen. Funston is certain that
there has been fighting with the
Villistas and members of the eX-
peditiOnary forces. He had re-
ports, he said, that Villa had
been heavily reinforced.
Il am confident. however, that
our men, under strong leadership,
can take care of themselves. Some
isolated attachments are bound
to suffer, but If Villa stands
against stronger forces he will
learn their mettle."
Unless we can bring Villa to
a decisive BATTLE said Funston,
he can continue his flight to-
ward Central America | hate to
consider the difficulties of main
tanning our lines of eommuniea-
ton much further
Funston said lie expected to
hear unauthenticated reports of
American casualties. Gen. Per-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-31
Had Hand in Great Deal of City's
Most Important Construction Work

At that time the public works department had
vastly more work than 1t has at present, as the
light water and fire departments were included in
it.
During the two years that he was commissioner,
McGregor completed construction of three city
reservoirs, two standpipes, and ~ miles of street
paving Some of the best pavements in the city
laid then.
After leaving the city hall, McGregor became
superintendent in charge of construction of the
municipal power plant at La Grande. He was the
chief aide of Hans Peterson, who had the contract
for building the great power station.
w. w. Seymour, who later became mayor re-
tanned McGregor to take charge of construction of
a large auxiliary to the water system of Ellens-
burg which he owned. McGregor built 1900, 900
water system, doing all the engineering work him
SELF and saved 81 900 on the estimated cost.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-31
Both Deserve Election;
Here's One Reason why:
The Training They've Had
McGREGOR

Henry J. McGregors entire life has been devoted
to the construction of public improvements such as
comes under the direction of the commissioner of
public works.
lie came to Tacoma with his family in 1883.
Before that time he had been railroad contractor
and bridge builder, having charge of construction
of the Chicago, Milwaukee st. Paul lines through
Missouri
had complete charge of construction of the Seattle,
Lake Shore & Eastern railroad from Seattle to Sno-
qualmie city. After that work was finished he be-
came chief superintendent for the Allen Nelson
Bridge Building & Pile Driving Co.
During the first few years of his residence in
Tacoma McGregor worked independently as a con-
tractor of house construction. In three years he
constructed an average of one house a month.
Mayor John w. Linck appointed him commits
sioner of public works in 1909, and he held that
office two years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-31
Peters Finds That the Men
In Prison Are just About
the Same AS Those Outside

never forget.
Men in the Walla Walla peni-
Tertiary who are looked upon by
society as desperate criminals"
spoke TO me with polish OF Ian
guage, ease of expression and
genuine sympathy over my mis-
fortune of wrong-doing.
When | had finished my bath,
that first morning, the guard
pointed to the pile of blue-gray
garments.
"Those are your fish-clothes.
You'll get another outfit, with
some underelothing, after you
finish being fish"
If you have never worn suit
of fish-elothes, you cannot APP
preciate the torture. The clothes
are of heaviest wool. And the
tick ling sensation caused by
that fibre touching a mans flesh,
is nxcrutiating.
| doubt if the prison officials
ever have realized the discomfort
that those garments cause for the
new prisoners.
In addition to my other trou-
bles, the suit was many times
too large for me and hung like
a bag from my slender frame.
The Walla Walla officials re-
serve four cells in wing /" for
the incoming prisoners. These
quarters, known as fish cells,
are the same as all others in the
prison, except that they are not
used as permanent quarters.
followed another trusty up
two flights OF steel stairs, down
passage that resembled the
deck of a ship, and into a eubby-
hole of a stateroom. It was my
first prison cell. 1t was known
as 4-E-1, because It was cell No.
4 in E-tier OF Wing l.
file slammed the steel door
shut. There was changing Of
more steels. Three bars slid in
to place In front of the door. He
had closed huge lever at the
end of the cell-row which had au-
tomatically locked every one of
the IA doors.
The trusty, ] found later, was
a sweeper" There are three
rows OF cells, one above the 9TH
er, on each side Of a wing. The