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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
COST OF LIVING TO SOAR.
Every Article of Food and Apparel
to Continue to Advance.

Chicago-The cost of living this
winter will reach an unprecedented
scale and will affect every person, no
matter what article may be purchased,
according to figures compiled here.
Producers are virtually unanimously
in a forecast of further increases of
prices which already have advanced
alarmingly within the year.
Food prices, it is said, vary accord
ing to quality and quantity, but it is
the small purchaser at retail who
must pay most. Wholesalers says
canneries throughout the country
have informed them that fall and win
ter deliveries will be only one-third
normal, while the last vegetable crop
will be only half the quantity expect
ed.
Canned fruits will be 80 per cent
higher and canned vegetables are ex-
pected by wholesalers to increase 20
per cent in price.
Paper bags in which the housewife
carries home her market purchases
have increased in cost from 95 cents
in wholesale lots to 1855. This ad-
vance is typical of all products Cot
ton goods have advanced between %
and 80 per cent. Woolens have kept
pace with cottons.
The best lines of women's shoes for
fall and winter will cost twice as much
as the same article last year, dealers
say.
Even collars, that two-for-a-quar-
ter staple which men have known for
generations, will be thing of the
past. Collars now have been advanc-
ed to Is cents each, and the laundries
which for years have laundered col
lars for two and a half cents have
that three cents each will
be charged in the future.
Cigar jobbers raised their prices
this week to between 81 and S5 a.
thousand to the dealer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
DIED

One of the earliest pioneers of Utah
and Idaho passed away Monday in the
person of Mrs. Beulah A. Webb, wife
of Willis Webb, Sr. Mrs. Webb was
born in Kentucky in 1910 and was
therefore 76 years of age. In 1864 she
accompanied her parents across the
plains to Utah and settled in the
southwestern part of the state. There
she was united in marriage to Willis
Webb in 1868, and lived there until
1901, when they came to Emmett.
Seven children were born to them,
three of whom survive, and all re-
sidents of this section. They are:
Mrs. Beulah A. Harris, Willis Webb,
Jr., and Mrs. Mart Smith. She was
a devoted member of the L. D. S.
church and active in the affairs of
that organization.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Rex. Ienningl Dead.

Rev. S. ]. Jennings, former arch
deacon and general Missionary OF tne
Idaho district of the Episcopal church,
and for number of years supply pas
tor of the Emmett church, died Mon
day afternoon at his bme in Nampa-
He had been i'll for ab'ut two months
with heart and kidner troubles, but
had recently rallied and was able to
ride out. The relapse hat eliminated
in death came suddehy. Rev. Jen-
nings was a good maj in the truest
sense He was greatly beloved by ms
Emmett parishioners is wen as ny
all others who knew him, and ms
death will bring sadnss to many a
heart. The funeral will be held TO-
dav
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
A We'll Qualified Candidate.

In Finley Monroe he Republican
ticket has thoroughly qualified can
didate for county attorey. By educa-
ton and long practice e is well 1ittea
to handle the important legal ousi-
ness of the new couny of Gem he
has had for very many years
an extended and sccessful prac-
tice of law in Emmett and this sec
tion of the state, andfew people IN
Gem county but kno1 OF his legal
ability. In private lifehe mas always
stood firmly for thoseprlncipies tha'
are good and true, antln ms proIes-
sional dealings he ha always peer
honorable. In party ffalrs ne mas
been a staunch and nlllng worker
and is deserving of tn solid support
of his party at the poll in November
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Sheen Poisoned by Cherry Leaves.

Sheep Poisoned by Cherry Leaves.
The death of several thousand heao
Of sheen in the Wood river country
has been traced to their eating the
foliage of wild cherry trees. Inc
death of the sheep aroused the STOCK
men in the vicinity of Haley, ana
thew asked the federal government 10
determine the cause of the fatalitles'
During the course of the investlga-
t;on it was learned sheep being driven
through the Haley gold belt to tne
range of the Sawtooth national 1or-
est were eating the wild cherry leaves
when unable to get other food. ). f.
White. state sanitary Inspector, mas
advised the chopping out OF the wlia
cherry bushes, and with that thought
in mind he will 60 tc Salt Lake next
week to meet he Urited States dis-
trict supervisors of forests to get fed
eral aid in the work.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Moyin' DAYS.

These are moving days for Mrs.
Murray and her children, and in the
morning they do not know where their
home will be by night. Reub Eaton's
house has been moved to its new To-
cation west of the Peterson sisters
bungalow, and Mrs. Murray's house
is on wheels and will be pushed
across the railroad right of way to-
day. Then Dave Murray's house and
the other two houses east of him will
be moved in order. Things are begin
nings to look mighty strange in that
portion of the lumber company's hold
ings, and it will look still stranger
when switch tracks cover the ground.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Celebrates Birthday.

The Natal Day of Rebekah lodges
was celebrated Tuesday evening in
very pleasant manner by the En-
NETT lodge. The program consisted
of reading of the proclamation by
Miss Anna Campbell, piano duet by
Misses Mary Gamage and Norma
Langroise, reading by Mrs. Will Wo-
mack, piano solo by Miss Dora Knox,
vocal solo by Mrs. Newcomer, and a
paper by Mrs. Stokesbery. Then
followed refreshments and social
time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

to make his home there. He has sold
his 3O-acre farm southwest of town
to Henry Ludwig for $3100. During
Mr.. Smiths residence here he has
developed six fine ranches and has
been quite factor in the work of
building up the community. A good
hard worker, and pro-
gressive citizen, he will be missed
from his neighborhod. He owns
quite a body of land in Salt Lake
county.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
BIG YIELD
OF PEACHES
From Two Acres $50 Crates Were
Picked and Marketed.

From two acres $50 crates of mar
ketable peaches were picked from the
orchard of G. B. Kennedy, on the
South Slope, in spite of the frosts and
late freezing weather of last spring.
Mr.. Kennedy's place joins H. B.
Bakers. He sold his entire output,
which were of superior quality, at
prices that netted him better than
5000 per acre. He has placed three
crates in cold storage for exhibition
at the Boise fair. The Index acknow-
lodges sample basket of this deli
cious fruit.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

Preparations are bing made by
the Idaho Power company TO start
construction work on he remodellng
of Emmett's street lghting system
soon. G. F. Redman, superintendent
of construction, and H. Trenner,
power superintendent, were in town
This week to go over ne district and
make plans for the wrk. A survey
will be made at once nd a construc-
ton crew will be sen. here probably
next week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Attention, Democrats

A Woodrow Wilson Club will be or
ganized Saturday evening at 1880 at
the Fruit Growers, Union building.
The meeting will be addressed by
Hon. A. C. Hindman of Boise, one of
the most brilliant Democratic orators
in southern idaho. The Emmett band
will be on hand with its best selections
Ladies are especially invited.
If you believe in the president and
his policies and approve the measures
that have been enacted during his ad-
come and join this club
Remember the time and follow the
band.
COMMITTEE
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Opening Gun of Campaign

be on the platform. Those who heard
Mr.. Davis during the primary cam
paign know of his ability as an orator
and convincing and interesting talker
He has advanced ideas on the econo-
mic problems of the state-questions
in which every taxpayer is interest
ed. This may be the only opportun-
ity Emmett people will have to hear
him during this campaign
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Bet 2 to l on Hughes.

New York-Odds on the election re-
main steady at two to one on Hughes
in whatever bids and offers are made
on the Broad street curb and in stock
exchange houses. A bet of $4,000
against $2500 was placed through
stock exchange houses for the account
of customers. On the curb Hughes
money was again offered in fair sup
ply at two to one, with no takers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Recital

On Thursday evening, September %
at $3.50 o'clock Miss Grace Sensenig,
pianist, of Boise, pupil of Walter Gle
wicz of the College of Music of Gin
cinnati, together with Max Gunther,
violinist, and w. w. Nusbaum, vocal
ist, will give musical recital at the
Methodist church. No admission will
be charged nor offering taken and the
music lovers of Emmett should avail
themselves of this opportunity of en-
joying the first musical event of the
season.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

The opening gun of the campaign
will be fired next Wednesday under
the auspices of the Hughes and Fair
banks Club, in the Fruit Union build
ing, north of the canal. The building
will be provided with 800 seats and
a platform and made very comfortable
D. w. Davis, the Republican nomi-
nee for governor, will be the principal
speaker, and the county candidates will
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
BORN

On Saturday, to Mr.. and Mrs. H.
B. Mumford of Caldwell, son.
On Saturday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Irving, son.
On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Locket, a daughter.
On Thursday last, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Ross, daughter.
On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Davidson, son. The birth took place
at the home of the mothers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Marker.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Enlarging Ranch House.

Col. VIM. c. Hunter is adding two
more rooms to his residence on Frozen
Dog ranch. He is also building
cellar. Frozen Dog has 40 acres in
potatoes this year. The greater por-
ton of the crop will be stored in Mr..
Hunters new storage warehouse until
spring.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Retail Yards for B.-P. Co.

The retail yards of the Boise-Pay-
ette Lumber company, of which Nor
ton Cowden is manager, will be To-
Gated on the Geo. Portlock property
north of the railroad. Substantial
buildings will be erected to house the
stock. Construction work will start
in about 10 days.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Elevation of Squaw Butte.

If you were to guess, how high
would you place the peak of Squaw
Butte? A government surveyor was
here last week and measured it. 1t is
5257 feet above sea level, or 2900 feet
higher than Emmett.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
Two More Teachers.

The two additional teachers hired
bv the school board to take care of
the unusual increased enrolment ar
rived this week and are on the job.
Miss Reeder is added to the High
school force and Miss Brockman of
Weiser is teaching section of the
Fifth grade.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
RUSSELL HOTEL PASSES
TO new OWNERS
Bought from First National
Bank by Oregon and En-
NETT Parties.

The Russell hotel was this week
sold by the First National bank to
C. M Redfield of Des Chutes, Ore,
and Spencer & McBratney of Emmett.
The deal includes the building as well
as the equipment. The consideration
is given as 81 and other considera-
ton.
There will be no change in the man
agement of the hotel The purchase
was made because the property is
considered a good investment.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

The monthly market day sale will
be held Saturday, Oct. 7. There will
be lot of horses, cattle and farm i'm
plements offered on that day. This
promises to be the largest market
day sale ever held here. Watch for
bills.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
A CuriOSN.

An ear of corn wlch is a freak
of nature was broughi to this office
a few days ago by M& Oscar Weiss.
1t might be well termd the "Slamese
+r;nlets, as it consist of three ears
united at the large encof the ear, but
separated at the tips. 1t came from
Mrs. Weiss's sweet cor patch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

The daily passenger train to Lake
port was discontinued after the Sun
days run. In its place mixed train
will be operated, leaving Emmett at
10:45 a. m. and returning at 1:55 p.
m. each day except Sunday.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

S. A. Motz has purchased the Lu-
ther Phillips residence property on
East Main street, and will make that
his home after completing contem-
plated improvements. He paid $1,000.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

O. w. Porter of Weiser has bought
40 acres of the old VIM. Reed place,
in the Letha neighborhood, from Mr.
Moudy of Portland.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

We want to clean up all our Schut-
tier wagons and in order to close them
out we will sell them at exceptional
bargains. Hawkins Hardware.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

Paul Uhrig and Miss Florence
Points, both of Midvale, were granted
marriage license on Monday and
were at once united by Probate Judge
Sutton.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
POLITICAL ARMIES IN
BATTLE ARRAY
State and County Leaders Sell
ected, Forces Being Mobiliz-
ed, Battle Lines Formed

With the organization of the Dem
ocratic and Republican state and
county central committees, which was
completed Saturday and Tuesday, as
required by law, the battle of the two
dominant parties may be said to be on.
The Republican county committee
men met in the court house Satur-
day, and organized by electing Frank
C. Berry as chairman and Ray Coon
as secretary. The executive commit
tee of the Hughes and Fairbanks
club was chosen as an advisory COM
mittee. This committee consists of
Ed Allen, w. w. Nusbaum, Geo. F.
Smith, D. H. VanDeusen, F. C. Ber-
ry, Ed Waring and Ed Skinner The
following are the committeeman:
North Emmett, F. c. Berry; South
Emmett, Otto Wilhelm; West Emmett,
James Vanderdasson; Bramwell, Dan
Hansen; Hanna, J. l. Guthrie;
Pearl, C. C. Stinson; Montour, A. D.
Stanton; Sweet, A. W. Boynton; Ola.
Sherman Glenn; Gross to be appoint
ed.
Finley Monroe was elected member
of the state central committee.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

For the first time in IA years the
anti-Elder forces of the Democratic
party in Idaho won control of the
state organization when they elected
DR.. w. R. Hamilton of Weiser chair
man of the state central committee at
the meeting held in Boise Tuesday
night by that body. Joseph t. Pence
made a determined effort to succeed
himself as chairman of the committee
but his followers were outgeneraled
in the temporary organization, and
after their first defeat were never
able to "come back" After the cleo
ton of officers the committee moved
at once to the naming of presidential
electors. The following were chosen:
Harry L. Day of Wallace.
D. L. Evans of Malad.
C. C. Anderson of Boise.
John E. Pinnock of Sugar City.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
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, 1916-09-21
VIII Move tdUtah.

Andrew Smith, esident of the
Emmett country for Ia years, will
soon leave for Salt Lac county, Utah
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

A very quiet wedding took place
last evening at the suburban resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. James Kinzer,
when their older daughter Miss Beu-
lah was united in marriage to Mack
Crouch. Only the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties were
present. Rev. C. A. Quinn performed
the ceremony. The bride and groom
are well and favorably known, are
very active in church and social cir
cles and have a host of friends who
wish them a long and happy married
life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21
MARRIED

Promptly at $3.50 o'clock Wednes-
day evening at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Ira l.. Flagler,
Miss Lorna Flagler became the bride
of William Lyman Of Rupert. Mrs.
Newcomer opened the ceremony by
singing "Love's Tribute" While Miss
Hazel Miller of Wendell played the
wedding march, the groom, accompan-
led by Mr.. Sheffel, entered from one
side of the living room and took their
place beneath an arch of smilax and
pink roses. Little Marion Flagler as
flower girl preceded Miss Hazel Flag
Ter, the bridesmaid, then the bride
upon the arm of her father entered
from the other side of the living room
and took their places beneath the arch
when Rev. Stuart Mex. Hunter per-
formed the beautiful ring ceremony.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
white Georgette crepe and her veil
was caught in wreath by orange bios
SONS. She carried a bridal bouquet
of brides roses. The bridesmaid was
very pretty in gown of white net
over pink satin foundation and car
ried bouquet of pink Testro roses.
The bridal bouquet was caught by
Miss Lucille Lyman, sister of the
groom In cutting the brides cake,
Mrs Clare Hunter of Boise received
the ring and Ida May Flagler the
thimble. A buffet wedding supper
was served, the Mary Jane Club girls,
of which Miss Lorna was member,
assisting in serving. About forty
guests were present and many useful
and beautiful presents were received.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Fisher of Rupert, Miss Lucille
Lyman of Rupert, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
H. Wetter of Boise, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clare Hunter of Boise, Mrs. D. l..
Rhodes of Idaho City, Miss Hazel
Miller of Wendell, Mr. and Mrs. R.
L. Grouse of Clayton and Mr.. W. H.
Sheffel of Rupert. Mr.. and Mrs. Ly-
man will go to Rupert where Mr.. Ly-
man has a beautiful home prepared
for the bride. Mrs. Lyman is a pop
ular and very accomplished young
lady. She will be greatly missed
from the social circles. The best
wishes of all go with them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

The Democrats met Saturday, but
having no quorum adjoined to Mon
day, when Boise G. Riggs was elect
ed chairman; Frank Knox, secretary
Geo. F. Church, state central CON-
mitteeman.
The following are the committee
men: North Emmett, Frank Knox;
South Emmett, B. G. Riggs; West
Emmett, Dave Murray; Bramwell.
w. H. Burns; Sweet, w. A. Talley;
Hanna, l. o. Hankins; Montour, R.
Gamble; Pearl, Russ VonHarten; Ola,
Russell Hackett.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-09-21

Evan Evans, Grangeville, was again
elected chairman of the Republican
state central committee, when men,
bers of that body gathered Tuesday
in Boise to perfect an organization
and elect officers. w. C. Gregory was
chosen secretary of the central COM
mittee, to succeed C. A. Elmer, who
was named publicity secretary. S.
L. Hodgin of Boise, was reelected
vice chairman of the committee.
There were no contests for pres
idential electors, the four men elect
ed being chosen from different sec
tions of the state as follows:
Ignatz We'll, Standpoint.
D. w. Church, Pocatello.
Judge Edward Walters, Twin Falls
W. H. Estabrook, Idaho City.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1916-08-25
Public the Goat in R. R. Trouble

According to the latest information
the trouble between the railroads and
their employees may be considered as
settled. The committee from the
railroads has tentatively agreed to the
eight hour proposition on condition that
the president use his influence with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to permit an increase in railroad rates.
The railroads also ask that congress
create a permanent board Of arbitration
to settle all disputes growing out of the
labor question on lines similar to those
now in force under the Canadian gov
eminent.
Under this arrangement the railroad
employees will get practically what they
have contended for, the railroads will
be reimbursed for the additional cost
and the public will foot the bill.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1916-08-25
I.P. BeeCher Starts Something

One day the past week Mr.. S. P.
Beecher, a Peshastin fruit grower re-
turned from the head of Snow creek
with number of trout that in size re-
sembled Puget Sound salmon. He
exhibited the fish and said he caught
them in a small lake on the head OF
Snow creek where three years ago he
planted some young fish. Devotees
Of the art OF fishing have one consum-
ing desire, which is to catch the big
gest fish, and exhibit them to excite
the envy of other devotees of the art.
Mr.. Lorange, Of the Cash store, Bob
Henry, William Frank and {. w.
Kempter, all with a reputation yet to
make, left last Sunday, for the place
where big fish are reported to abound
equipped with everything necessary TO
ensnare a fish. They returned but
neither had anything to say about fish,
either big or little. Neither did they
show any fish. Finally the truth leaked
out. They never had bite. Never
saw a fish. and say Mr.. Beecer never
planted any trout in the lakes, and the
fish ne exhibited were shipt from Seattle.
Did you ever go fishing and climb
rocks and up steep mountain slopes
eight or ten miles and never get bite?
II you have you know about how the
quartette of fishermen felt last Sunday
evening when they returned to the city.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1916-08-25
THOMAS-CULROSS MINE
IN PRODUCING CLASS NOV. |
Last of Machinery Left Seattle This Week
for AIaska-A Five Ton Power Boat
Part of the Equipment.

Guy A. Hamilton returned from Sc
attic Tuesday after spending four days
there. While there he was in confer
ence with Don M. Thomas the general
manager of the company. Because
the Thomas family, discoverers and
principal owners Of the mining property
formerly lived here, and also because
there are a number of Leavenworth
people who own stock in the Thomas
Culross Mining Co., the fact that the
company is about to get on the pro-
ducing basis should prove interesting
reading.
On Monday last Mr.. Thomas left
Seattle in a five ton power boat, the
property OF the mining company IN
command OF Capt. Don Thomas, a
regularly licensed pilot, for Culross
island, Port Wells district. He stated
to Mr.. Hamilton that all the machinery
had been bought and the last shipment
would leave Seattle this week for Gull
ross island, and that in 90 days the
company would begin to earn dividends
for the stockholders.