The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-07-11
KIMBERLY PATRIOTIC
IN PRESENT CRISIS
Idaho Call Gives Synopsis of Speeches
and Tells of Enthusiasm That Was
Aroused.

The meeting for the purpose of Sc
curing recruits was called to order by
Reverend Stewart, of the M. e. church,
and after singing my Country 'Tis of
Thee" he briefly stated the purpose of
the meeting, says the Kimberly Call.
1--WE are gathered here because Uncle
Sam has called the boys to the de-
tense Of the flag" said Reverend Ste
wart land now is the time for us to
throw aside our personal opinions, our
political prejudices, and stand united
for the country. He said that he had
been notified that Reverend Martin,
who had intended to go as chaplain of
the Second Idaho, had failed to pass
the examination, and that he had been
asked by the adjutant general whether
he would go or not, and if he was
physically fit, 81 replied that l was
physically fit and that if my country
needs me 1 will go, and l only await
word of my appointment as chaplain"
said Rev. Stewart Mayor Sweeley
of Twin Falls, was then introduced.
Mayor Sweeley said he came before
the people of Kimberly as the en-
misary of the governor of the state
and president of the United States, to
call attention to the present need of
the country. He said that the country
needs men and it needs them now. He
pointed out that other states had furn-
ished their quote called for by the
president and some of them more, and
that Idaho must do her share. He said
that Twin Falls had furnished about
100 men-just about half that are
needed or that should be furnished by
this county. Mr.. Sweeley called at
tention to what has been done in Twin
Falls in the way of making arrange
ments to provide the members of COM
pany ID with the many things they will
need after they get into active service.
He took occasion to discourage any
who might be thinking of waiting for
volunteers to be called for, saying that
no such organizations would be form
ed and that the present military units
would be filled up.
Following Mayor Sweeleys talk
Captain Longley of Twin Falls, was
introduced. Captain Longley is a
veteran of the civil war, and as he
stood there, his figure erect, with hair
as white as snow, he presented an
inspiring sight. He spoke fervently
of the present crisis, and called atten-
ton to the fact that it is serious bust
ness we are in. and that the only way
to prevent it from becoming more seri-
Gus is to prepare. He spoke briefly
of the glorious history of the United
States and said that our achievements
were due to the intelligence and devo-
ton of our forefathers, which has al
ways been a characteristic of the Am
erican people. He paid a fine tribute
to Old Glory and true Americanism,
and the loyal, true and devoted moth
ers who are willing to offer their sons
in defence of the country.
Captain Longley aroused his hearers
and at the conclusion of his remarks
he was given a hearty round of APP
plause which was repeated with added
vigor.
Attention was called to the company
d Association, recently formed in
Twin Falls, and the statement was
made that it was intended that all citi-
zens of the county join it, An oppor-
tunity was offered as the audience left
the hall to join the association and
pay the initiation fee of one dollar.
Quite large number of Kimberly peo-
pie joined.