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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
FRUITLAND DEPARTMENT
By Mrs. K. G.. Wilson

Collinsworth's mother will returl
with her.
b. Bohannon, manager of the Coz
ham Mercantile Co.'s store, and wifi
autoed TO WeLser, Sunday, to visi
the H. Shank home.
Mrs. Susannah Roszen, who haI
been visiting her daughters, Mes
danes c. w. Young and J. H.Bowers
returned TO her home at Twin Falls
Tuesday.
J The President of the Bull Tractor
Company, IT. J. Lyon, and wife. who
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. H. R. Frost and family, re.
turned to their home in Minneapolis,
Thursday.
Mr.. Zimmerman of Boise, sales
man for the Geo. Barnard Station
cry Co., was business visitor the
last of the week
Mrs. T. R. Nelson went to Cald-
well Monday evening to attend the
District meeting of the Federation
of Women's Clubs.
Joel Bayer lost fine two-year-
old colt last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Slinker of
Payette, were Sunday guests at the
H. B. Strawn home.
DIR. Brannon, president OF the
Moscow State University, addressed
the High School Monday morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank WATSON and
Marie of Payette, were Sunday guests
at the n. w. Lewis home.
Mrs. Deeds of the Orchard Tract,
spent the weekend at the home Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martin autoed
from Payette Sunday to attend the
Brethren church services and were
guests at the home of their nephew,
Dana Jones and family.
Mrs. H. E. Wilfong received word
of the death Of her sisters
husband, Ed Howard of Wheaton, |
whom a great many will
remember as he used to own a |
ranch here, east Of ]. NJ. Davis. |
Mr.. Towards death was caused by |
His body was shipped
to his old home at Morrill,, Kansas.
Philip Robinson, who has been
visiting his friend, Byron Brown,
eft Tuesday for his home ia Kansas.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
Announcements

Friday the High School baseball
team will play Boise.
May is, the High School Declama-
tory contest will be given in the
Methodist church.
Sunday the Bacealaureate sermon
will be given by Rev. Shamberger in
the Baptist church.
Monday, May 22nd, the comedy
''The Old Fashioned Singing School
will be given.
Tuesday evening, May %, the stf
grade commencement exercises vii
be given in the Baptist church. DR.
Meridith of Nampa will give the
address.
Wednesday evening the Gath, the
Class Day exercises will be given
Friday evening, May goth, the
Commencement exercises. Judge X
A. Russell of Parma, will give the
Commencement address.
The Alumni Banquet win be giver
June 9th, that those who are away
in school or teaching may attend.
The Sunnyside school will gave
their annual concert Thursday, Ma,
%. Mr.. and Mrs. t. r, Nelson VII
give some special selections. Every
one cordially invited to come.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18

, last week he took home IA nice
lively young turkeys.
Mr.. Willes of Big Willow reports
! that he has five hundred young tur
keys one week old and doing well
so far.
The grain in the valley all looks
good All the cold weather and
winds of the past 10 days have
done no damage SO far.
J. o. Bowker of Payette was up
the valley buying hogs Monday.
/ Oscar Kiefer and son visited with
Mrs. Kiefer in Vale, Sunday.
Mrs. Esther Garrett Of Ontario is
spending a few days on her ranch
and having quite lot of fencing and
other work done.
Mr. and Mrs. Arb Drinkwfne and
boys were visiting friends in Pay
cite last week.
Mrs. r. Y. Currin is visiting this
week at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. L. A Walker, near Ontario
Miss Lenora Thornton came out
to spend a few weeks with her sis
ter, Mrs. c. A. Currin.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18

went an operation. He was able tc
return home Monday.
Mrs. G.. E. Stewart and Mrs. Joe
Divish are on the sick list.
Mrs. Roby and Mrs. F. Powers
visited the H. ]. Thorp home Mon
day.
J. H. Boor hauled his wool to On
taio Monday. He received 3oc. per
pound. Mr.. Harvey OF Boise, bought
it.
Mrs. Fern White and Mrs. c. E.
Hurd visited Mrs. Highly on Dead
Ok Flat Friday and Saturday.
Mrs. Tom Harris visited Mrs.
Shake in Payette, the first Of the
week.
Mrs Heckes and Mrs. Levi John
son from Fruitland, were visiting
here Monday, in the interests Of
the w. C. T. U.
Mrs. Chas. Lockner spent Monday
with Mrs. c. E. Stewart.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
Little Willow Notes

This week closes the school al
the Eastside. Miss Burns and the pu
pills have planned an entertainment
for the last day. The present term
has been a very successful one, the
scholars all passed and are ready for
the new studies next year.
Thomas Harden, who has been
quite i'll at their home in Payette for
the past three weeks, with spotted
fever, is again able to be out to
his homestead.
Jasper Roe was Paystte visitor
Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Hutchinson of Pay
cite and a daughter from Iowa, Mrs.
Hilyand, spent last Friday at the
Bolton ranch, the dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ohas. Bolton
We noticed Mr.. E. A. yansicklin
of weiser motoring up the valley in
his big car, short time ago.
We extend congratulations. to Mr..
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Davis over the ar
rival of a baby daughter at their
home on the Bench.
Jasper Roe has twenty turkey hens
setting on 20 eggs each and an in
cubator taking care of rs more. If
the hatch is good there will be quite
a flock of young Turks.
]. NJ. Davis is having his $50
acre ranch plowed and leyeled, ready
for the coming of the water. This
is a fine tract of land and all is
embraced in the irrigation district.
Mrs. Oscar Kiefer, who is at the
Vale hot springs, is reported as inn
proving every day.
James McGrevey recently COM
pleted deep well for Mr.. Wiles,
on Big Willow.
]. L. Henshaw has just completed
a nice residence on his homestead,
and will move the family out in a
short time. He was also successful
In getting good well of water.
Thomas Windle was Payette bust
ness visitor the first Of the week.
We see by the last weeks Enter
prise that Mrs. ellison is again at
the old stand. All the old timers re-
member well, Mr.. and Mrs. ellison.
Mr.. McGrevey took rs turkey eggs
five miles to a neighbor and set
them under oommon old hens and
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
Local NeUs

The Freshmen enjoyed a party a
the school house Friday evening
Miss Harris chaperoned the young
people. After the games and the re
freshments, Miss Harris gave sew
eral readings, Everett Humble, the
class cartoonist drew pictures, th'
class pianist, Harry Bowers, gave
several piano selections, and Miss
Josephine Pardunn gave piano solo
The VIM. Mcconnell family were
dinner guests at the NJ. A. Smith
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher and Mr.. Hunt
of Emmett, were visitors at the
Shamberger home Sunday.
The Junior banquet in honor Of the
Seniors, was given Friday night IN
Epworth Hall. The invited guests
were: the High School faculty, Miss
Robinson and Mrs. R. G. Windeler.
The class colors, red and white, were
beautifully carried out in the decor
ations. The flowers were narcissus
and bridal wreath. Each guest found
his place at the table by finding
his photo on the white place cards
as we'll as a photo of the school
house. Professor Dewhirst was toast
master and toasts were given be-
tween the courses served. Miss
Bowers, "Why boys ought to take
Domestic Science" NJ. R. Powell,
"Girls;" Coda Wells, Boys" Ralph
Mitchell. THE Bleachers." After
the banquet a program was given.
Piano solo, by Mrs. Nelson; ITO the
Seniors" Leila Fisher; TO the
Juniors" Grant Gardner; "Don'ts for
baseball boys" Prof. Nelson; Solo,
Wendell Brown; Evolution of Class
,1s., Daphne McKeown; "Matrimony
versus Matter % Money" Mrs. Win
deler; THE cultural effect Of foot
baln Professor Sackett; Vocal sole
Professor Nelson; Luck versus
Pluck" Louie Ramey; One dozen
hints for two dozen Seniors, Professor
Cotton: and Quartet of Junior giris
sang song composed by the class
to the Seniors.
Saturday evening Miss Apphia
Robinson entertained the Senior
class at Robin-Crow-Cot. These youns
people five years ago were MISS
Robinson's sth grade pupils. The
color scheme was red and white' 'ne
class colors. The rooms were beauu
fully decorated with flowers and pot
ted plants. The class marched TO the
dining room to the strains OF beau
tiful march played by Miss Irene Cot
lton While the four-course dinner wa
lseryed the guests enjoyed plane
selections by the Misses Cotton, FIST
or Niswander and Martha Robinson
The hostess was assisted by Misses
Emma Niswander, Leila Fisher, iren'
Cotton, Earl Scritchfield, Wenoei
brown and Kenneth Grsip'
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18

II Those from out of town who at
tended the loye-feast held in tbs
Brethren church Saturday evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. d. Holl, and
daughtes, Mrs. Julia Pratt and Mrs
Parriott; the pastor OF the church al
Weiser, Elder Long and wife, all Oh
Weiser, and Mr. Hunt of Emmett
A party of young people-Emma
Niswander, Irma Royston, Winnifred
Bossem, Earl Scritchfield, Tom Ed
redge and Kenneth Greip autoed TO
Vale Sunday.
Mothers Day was observed in
the churches Sunday by special pro-
grams by the Sunday Schools and ap-
propriate sermons by the pastors.
Rev. Ely preached in the Brethren
church.
The school bonds were again lost
at the school election held Satur-
day, 329 votes were cast, 123 for and
206 against There seems to be a
feeling that this is too LANCE
sum to put in a school building at
the present time. Every one feels the
need of a high school building for GU
present building is crowded to its
fullest capacity and the light and
ventilation facilities are inadequate.
1t might be well to have getto-
g,sther meeting and see what amount
is thought large enough by both sides
to build and furnish suitable build
ing. The board has tried to work it
out the best they knew and are anxi-
Jus TO please all concerned. All must
work together if our community and
school keep the name Of being the
best in the state OF Idaho or in |
the great Northwest.
1t is now thot that there viii be
a few apples and cherries and posi- |
bly, a very small crop Of some other
fruits. A good many are putting in
crops of grain, potatoes and corn.
Some are going into the poultry busE
ness on larger scale. Those who
viii feel the effects of the freeze
most, probably, are the people who
depend on working in the fruit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira White entertain
ed at dinner Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dalzell and Paul, and Mr.. and Mrs.
S. r. Frazier of Washoe.
Messrs. and Mesdamas Roy Taylor,
Roy SPARKS, Bernard Young, Miss
Beulah Duel and Mr.. VIM. Diehm,
picniced at the Bayou in Whitley
Bottom Sunday.
The Kensington ladies and hus-
bands autoed to Payette Tuesday
evening and surprised Mr.. o. C.
Stout, in honor OF his birthday, which
vas Saturday.
Sunday the Henderson family of
Emmett bench, the Higgins family Of
'alks Store, Mr.. and Mrs. Bots and
Allen Newell of Letha, drove down
@ the Stegner home and enjoyed a
picnic dinner.
Fruitland is a busy business cen
er these days with the big May
Clearance sale, the opening of the
lew produce store and gasolene at
Utmost cost price, and the restaurant
.nlanged and moved on Main street.
Saturday evening the Riverside
-oung people gathered at the Linck
Iome for a farewell party in honor of
Arthur Linck, who left Monday for
.ansing, Michigan. He accompanied
harley Tussins on his motor cycle
o Twin Falls.
The earthquake was felt by a good
many Friday evening and it is anus
ng to hear people tell what they
bought it was. One party thot it the
orse rubbing against the house and
ent a member of the family to see.
)ne house-keeper, when her dishes
egan to move, tried to hold the
able, but finding that didn't help,she
an and locked the doors.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
MISSING BOY.

Malcolm Macdonald left home
August. 1915.
Fifteen years, looks older. Round
face, large brown eyes and Drown
hair.
His father having died since, 1 will
greatly appreciate any help toward
locating him.
Anxious Mother.
Ia North St., wsst Ptttstou. Ps,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
| NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That
each Of the following named persons
has filed a petition with the Board
Of Directors of the Little Willow
Irrigation District, praying to have
the boundaries of said Little Willow
Irrigation District changed so as
TO include within the boundaries of
said District. and annexed to said
District, the lands described IN this
notice after each of their names re-
spectiYely, and that said lands may
be made a part Of the Little VIII
low Irrigation District.
The following are the names Of the
petitioners and the description Of the
lands so asked to be included, to-wit:
Mary o. Burns, E 1-2 SW Ii, and
Lots 3 and 4, Sec. 81, Twp. 9, n. r.
3; W. B. NJ.
J. s. Thurston, l. L. Thurston, C.
W. Thurston, IL SW Ii, and S IL
NV Ia, Sec. II; IL NV IA
SW II, Sec. II; E 1-2 Sc Ia, Sec.
Is; NE IA NE II, Sec. 1e. all in
Twp. 8. n. R. 3; W B. NJ
Charles skippen, S IL NV Il.
NE IA NV IA and NV Ia NE l.,
Sec 10, Twp. s, N. R. 4; ". B. N.
W. s. Heller, NV Ia Sc Ia, NE
IA SW IA, E 10 NV IL, W II
NE IA, Sc IA NE IA, Sc Ia SW
IA. Sec. Is. Twp. s, n. R. 8; W. B.
N.
William Cotton, sw IA NE Il.
NV IA Sc IA, NE Ia SW II, Sec.
Is, Twp. 8. n. R. 8; W. B. NJ. E IL
NV Ia and NV IA NE Ia. Sec. 10
and SW IA Sc IA, Sec. Is, all in
Twp. s. N. R. 8; W. B. n.
Albert Wilson, LIZ SW IA and
'SW IA Sc Il, Sec. 8; n IL NV IA
and SW Ii NV IA, Sec. 16, Twp. g.,
N. R. 4; W. B. N.
Charles s. Bolton, s IL SW IA
Sec. 10; SW IA NV IA, NV IA SW
Ia and NV Ia Sc IA. Sec. "a:
NE IA NV IA, NE Ia, Sec. %; NV
IA NV Ia, Sec. %, all in Twp. 9, n.
R. 8; W. B. NJ
o. H. Alvey, NE IA NE Ia, S 1-2
NE IL, NV IA Sc IA, NE Ia SW
IL, n IL NV IA SW Ia, all in Sec.
II. Twp, s, n. R. 8; W. B. N
Mrs. James Apologize, Lot 1, Sec.
IS, Twp. 8, n. R. 8; ". B. NJ.
Dora W. Mckinney, E 1-2 Sc Ia,
Sc IA NE IA, NV IA Sc Il, Sec.
3; NV IA sly Ia Sec. 10, Twp. s,
n. R. 1; W. B. N.
NJ. E. Curtis, S I-2 Sc IA and Sc
IA SW Ia, Sec and \ L. NV IA
Sec. 16, Twp. s, n. R. 8; W. B. N.
John H. Redman, n 1-2 NE IA and
SW IA NE IA Sec. IL, Twp. s, n.
R. 4; W. B. NJ.
All of said lands being in Canyon
County, Idaho.
And notice is hereby given that
each and all of said petitions have
been set for hearing on the 9th
lay of May, 1916. at 10 O'Clock g.
N, and all persons interested in, or
in any way affected by any such
changes of the boundaries of SAID
are hereby notified to ap-
pear at the residence of Gary Hurst.
residing upon the NE Ia Sc II Sec
ion 10, Township 3, n. R. 3; w. B.
NJ, in the Little Willow Irrigation
District, the same being the perma-
nent office of the Board of Directors
Of the Little Willow Irrigation Dis
.rict, on said 9th day of May, 1916,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, of said day, to
show cause in writing, If any they
have, why any of said lands above
and in said petitions or any OF them
described, should not be annexed TO
said District.
Dated April 12th, 1916.
VIOLET MCINTYRE,
Acting Secretary of the Board OF
Directors of the Little Willow
Irrigation District.
First publication May 4, 1916.
asst notification. Nav 25th, 1916.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
WHITLEY BOTTOM.

Mrs. L. ]. Meeker was in Ontario
from Tuesday to Saturday with her
brother, Milan Fitzgerald. who under
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-05-18
FOR SALE.

Thoroughbred Chester White sovs
with ntt,s pt<s-A. 2. curtia, l7'ts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

sing, all in joyous unison for in, .enefit
 of the disciples of Terpsichore who will doubtless forgather in large numbers to enjoy the mazy waltz, the fascinating tango and the lively two step. The band has arranged an excellent program of musical numbers the large portion of which are entirely new in this neck of the woods. Other arrangements for the comfort and pleasure of the attendants nave been well looked after an enjoya- ble time is assured. Asa the sourdoughs will have an opportunity to get acauaint- ed with the cheechaco's and vice versa. The band boys promise that the dance will excell anything in the line of e cheechaco ball ever pulled off. in Nome and they are no idle takers, mind you.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The machinery and material for tho construction of the new dredges to be installed in this section have been landed md the work of hauling the various parts to their destination will commence at once The work of constructing the Glacier creek machine win be in charEa of MT. Ewing of the Union Construction Company. The Rolando machine for the American creek section will probably be sent to its destination by way of Solo mon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

A Japanese cook employed al the Woa= der creek dredge wns seriously burned about the hands and arms shortly after noon yesterday while attempuna to eNz pedite d slow fire in the camp range With the aid of distilate The Jap. who en- joys the sobrquet of Kay, is said to have had the impression that the distl- late was kerosene until too late to real i2e his mistake. On throwing the in famable liquid on the fire an explosion occurred and the flaming oil, was scat tered al. over his person His arms were burned in terrible manner and burns were also sustained on other portions of the body. Morte Powell who rushed to the assistance of the injured Japanese was also severely burned about the hands Kay was brought to the Holy Cross hospital and is under the care of Dr. Neuman
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The Pacific Coast liner Umatilla will leave for Seattle this evening with the following list of passengers: Mrs. D. Mike McGaorrity. Phil Holland. Mrs. G. II. McCloy Mildred Lehman Mrs. A. McCloy Mrs Emma Lilly Miss Rannic Baker Miss Hazel Garcelon. Miss Edna OConnor, Mrs. H. H. Gilbert. Walter Johnson, G. Weaver, Lucy Pendergast, o. w. Baird, l.. B. Barry. Wm Scott, John Hanson Oscar Nelson, three prs- oners and seven steerage passengers
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Further information concerning the transfer of MT. Vaille. the former super mtendent ol the mail service in Alaska. indicates that he has been appointed to tAe posiuon of chief clerk Ut Honolulu with reduction of salary amounting 10 about one thousand dollars less than he formerl enjoyed. Lo. the mighty have fallen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

That the political bee is commeneiaS to buzz strong in the bonnets of pros pective candidates for political prefer uent at the November election, is indi- eated by a number of orders for political cards received by the Nugget during the past few days. We are not al liberty 0 say who these future candidates may be at present as 1t is their desire to avoid launching their boom until the psychological moment arrives.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17
NEWS NOTES

The steamer Victoria win leave on the return journey to Seattle tomorrow noon, according to an announcement given out ty Agent Carroll today The following is lno passenger list up to noon today Miss N. M. Cramer. Mrs. E. V. Smith, al.d son, Mrs. Edna Wheeler, Mrs. F. r. glson
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The mail for the steamship Victoria will close at the postoff1ce tonight, but as the actual time Of sailing is doubtful ordinary letter mail will be received until a few hours before the time of depar- ture. The mall for Golovln and Bluff will also close at the same hour
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Tonight the Dream theater will repeat Rose of the Rancho This picture was we'll received by large audience at last nights show. The Sunday show will star Charles Chaplin in his greatest comedy 'Shanghaid." A roaring scream ing comedy First show will start at 6:3O sharp
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Martin Ravenkilde arrived in two from Jess creek today and reports that the cold weather is hindering mining in that section 10 Il considerable degree. Progress s being made. however. and the auri- ferrous IS being moved through the boxes albeit slowly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The freighter La,ouche of the Alaska Steamship Company is reported at Colo yin this afternoon and will probably ar rive at Nome late this evening. The La construction of the new bridge over Snake river and actual construction will commence as soon as the material is landed on the ground
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Walter Johnson the popular official of the bureau of education. will leave for the outside for a short visit He ex- poets to return to his headquarters at St. Michael by way of the Kuskokwim, which point he expects to reach by means of some of the vessels plying between the Kuskokwim river and Seattle.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Tonight. the big annual eheechaco ball
 takes place at Eagle hall under the aus pces ot the Nome brass band. The drums Will roll the horns win bare. the flutes will shriek and the cymbals will
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Capt Guptili of the steamer Umatilla was host at a dinner party given aboard the Pacific Coast liner Thursday even ing at six o'clock. Those attending were: Judge Tucker Capt. Cochran of the cutter Bear. C. F. Darling, Mrs. Darling, Capt. Carlson ana Mesdames Kellogg. Pollster.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Reports to the local radio this morning state that the Yukon river steamers Julia B. and Reliance left St. Michael for Nome this morning at 3 q. m. The sta ton has also been notified that the cut ter Bear $ at St Lawrence island
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The city telegraph office was informed yesterday afternoon that the cable was again In working order A considerable quantity or press matter delayed by the cutting of the cable came through during the afternoon
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

It Is reported that the Bangor creek dredge is now in operation, having start ed up yesterday morning. This is the third machine 10 commence operation up to the present time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Mrs. Louise Watson proved the winner of the handsome center piece rafrled by Mrs l. Stephenson The winning num- Der was 22
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Chilly weather again put a crimp into mining by shutting down the water sup ply at several points yesterday. Reports reaching town this morning also indl- cate thmat the same conditions exist today.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Downing. Mcconnell and Kittclsou. Aftst dinner was over the guests spont the balance of the evening al bridge and five hundred and Mrs. Mcconnell entertained with vocal and Instrumental numbers
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

The Ice stnl continues 10 finger of the coast and foes of considerable size may be seen from the higher elevations.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Joe Felkel the well konwn fur man and trader, will open mp a fur buying establishment in the Windsor hotel build ing. Painters and paper hangers are now at work placing the establishment in order for the new occupant
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Further arguments In the Greenberg- Lesamis case occupied the attention of he district court this afternoon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

If you don't catch chicken, it's your Gentlemen sl.Oo; ladies free
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Monographs, dressers, couches, rocking chairs, beds and mat resses. right price at Holt's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1916-06-17

Chickens, 50c per pound; eggs 75c per dozen George Prosser phone Black 5.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1916-05-13
Taxation In oIden Times.

When Edward I. having planned an
expedition to Flanders, found himself
short of money, he seized enough wool
and leather from certain merchants
to make up the deficiency. A quaint
tax In the time of the commonwealth
was that of the price of one meal per
week, per head, to be paid into the
treasury. Excise duties originated
during the Civil war in 1643, being at
first imposed only on beer. cider, and
perry" and income tax was first levied
rs q temporary war tax. by Pitt, In
1799.-London Mail.