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The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10
CUTTING DOWN SIZE OF
PAPERS

The reputed shortage in the paper
supply is causing the large papers of
the country to cut down in size. This
is a most beneficial result and one for
which the people should be duly
thankful. With the advent of the type
setting machines the publishers lost
all sense of proportion and went in
for "bigness" without regard to quail
ity. The feature specials of the large
papers are generally trashy and of no
value-simply waste of good paper.
The present shortage will tend to
greater care in making of newspapers
and it is to be hoped the frivolous
and sensational will be largely elm
mated.
The yellow" journals have been
leaders in the field of mere bigness
and have pandered to the lowest
tastes. 1t would be no loss, but on
the other hand adistinct gain if such
publications were forced by space linn
itation to largely abandon their dis
tinctive characteristics. In any event
the public can expect better papers
II the pages are decreased.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The candidate is abroad in the land,
full of optimism and love of mankind.
Treat him kindly and pass him on his
way.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

Two men by the name of Davis are
candidates before the primaries for
governor on the republican ticket.
One of them asks to have the word
captain on the ticket before his name
so that it may be distinguished from
the one who is not captain. The mat
ter is i'll the supreme court.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The good year 1916 is we'll on its
way to join its forerunners and Boise
has neither a wooden mill nor start
on the Winnemucca railroad. Time to
get busy.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The child labor law has passed both
houses of congress and after a con-
ference report will shortly become a
law. This is one OF the measureS
that President Wilson insisted upon
having passed at this session.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

Miss Hazel Berry of New Plymouth
is visiting her cousin, Miss Ellen DAILY
OF 1920 n. 18th St.
The farm loan bank board has been
organized and will shortly locate the
II principle farm loan banks to be
established in the United States. We
have heard of no effort having been
made to locate one of them in Boise.
F. l.. King who was arrested and
brought back from Salt Lake last
Friday on a charge of obtaining mon
ey under false pretenses was releas-
ed Monday as the prosecuting witness.
\. l., Roberts of Long Valley failed
to identify him.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The Boise. valley is destined to be-
come one of the worlds great dairy
regions and the fact is becoming evil
dent through the increased number
OF cows which one can see in a ride
on any of the interurban lines. This
is line that cannot be overworked
and at the present prices prosperity
is assured every one who intelligently
enters the business.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

Daniel Helphrey Is years OF age
committed suicide last Monday by
shooting himself through the heart
with p calibre revolver. Despond-
ency over the recent death of his wife
is said to be the cause.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

Charlie Cole operator at the Comic
Theatre is on fishing trip above
Lowman's. He reports hooking the
big ones but we are waiting to see
them before believing.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

There will be 10000 more sheep fed
in Idaho than last year. On account
of shortage in the hay crops the
prices OF that commodity have mater
laliy increased.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The city council have passed an or
dinance requiring that mufflers be
placed on all autos and motorcycles
If enforced it will give those who
wish to sleep at night little quiet.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

Norman ]. Larsen local Boise boy
is new recruit for the moving pic
ture operators. He is working a
White City Park.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The city pound master has given
warning to all who have not paid the
tax on their dogs that they will be
arrested and placed in durance vile.
The Gem worker and the Idaho labor herald. (Boise, Idaho) 1914-1917, 1916-08-10

The state farm at Nampa raised ;
bumper crop this season and the man
ager estimates that it will come with
in 500 of being self supporting.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
Methodist Church Notes
{ Rev. r. G.. Williams, Pastor. }

There will be all the regular ser
vices at the Methodist church Sun
day, with which the pastor will prob
ably close his present nastorate.
The theme of the evening will be:
An unwritten Headstone and its les
sons. An interesting theme, also
chosen for the morning.
The pastor closed his actual re-
lation with the young peoples study
class last Tuesday night This class
has developed in interest and attend
ance since its beginning. There were
about 45 present Tuesday night
Nothing has been more gratifying
and helpful to the pastor than the
personal attitude of the young peo-
pie and the remembrance of it will
be an incentive to his future life.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
WOOL STOLEN FROM RANCH
Thieves Take Two Sacks Valued at
Nearly $500 and Owned by Stan
field Company.

Two sacks of wool, about 450 lbs
and worth close to $500, were stoler
from the l.. l.. Folsom ranch 6h
miles southeast of Meridian last Sun.
day night. No clue has been discov-
cred as to the identity of the thief
as to how the wool was removed
from the place or where it was
taken.
The wool-was owned by r.. w
Stanfield of Stanficld, Ore. 1t had
been purchased for him by l.. S.
Durham, Of Meridian, from l.. L.
Folsom along with the latter's sheep
several weeks ago. The sacks bore
the company's mark and numbers
but il is supposed that the wool
would be re-sacked before the thief
or thieves would attempt to dispose
OF it.
Detectives from Boise and Ontario
as well as the local officers along the
line, are working on the case but up
to date there have been no develop
ments.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
FUNERAL or ). A. WATTS.

James Allen Watts was born in
Keokuk county. Iowa, August 18th,
1861, and died in Oakland Califor-
mia. April A. 1916, being 81 years,
z months and 30 days old.
Those of his immediate family who
preceded him to the other world are
wife, mother. seven brothers,a and
three sisters. A father. two broth
ers and a wife and children are
left to mourn his departure. The
funeral service was held in the
Methodist church of Meridian, Idaho,
April 9th, conducted by the minis
local order OF the |. o. o. i. atten-
ded in a body and the funeral cer-
emony of the order was performed
over the remains. Those OF the rel
atives attending the funeral were:
the widow and family, and one
brother, M. w Watts, of Payette,
Idaho. also Walter, Cora, and Bessie
Watts, nephews and nieces.
The deceased came to this part Of
the country many years ago and set
tied in the Payette valley After
some time in that place he moved
with his family to Meridian, where
he has since resided. He was re-
spected citizen and has left behind
him large circle of friends and
fraternal realm, in which he was
very actively interested.
The family consists of his wife,
Mrs. Pearl Watts, and Volney c.,
Zela r., Vera M, Ford o., Everett b,
Mamie D., Marlen j., Alvey ", child
rem.
The remains were shipped to Pay
ette, where interment was made Mon
day the 10th, the whole family and
few fraternal representatives accom-
panied to witness the last sad rites
over all that is mortal of an affect
ionate husband and parent which is
to rest near the remains of his for
mer wife.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
OFFICIAL TESTER SECURED.
New Boise Valley Association For
funate In Getting Expert With
Exceptional Qualifications.

In letter to c. F. Jenness OF Mer-
id!an, secretary OF the recently or
ganized Boise Valley Testing Assoc
citation. Prof. II. A. Ireland states
that he has been able to secure the
services of II. II. Beier OF Caldwell
as official tester for the association.
Mr.. Beier Will take up his duties
Monday. 18th. lie has for the past
year been employed as buttermaker
for the cooperative creamery at
Caldwell, and the new association is
evidently very fortunate to get as
competent a man for the position as
Mr. Beier.
Referring to his qualifications. Mr..
Ireland writes:
mr.. Beier Is a graduate Of four
year Dairy course at the State Uni
versity and in addition TO this spec
ial training he has had experience In
dairy and creamery work which
should make him valuable man to
the association, and | feel that the
Association Is very fortunate In be-
ing able to employ him. He takes up
the work at considerable sacrifice
in salary hcause OF the interest he
has In this line of work and because
OF course. of tho opportunity which
he sees init for self advancement. :"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
DANGERS OF DRAFT.

Drafts feel best when we are hot and
perspiring, just when they are most
dangerous, and the result is neural
gia, stiff neck, sore muscles. or some
times an attack of rheumatism. In
such cases apply Sloan's Liniment. 1t
stimulates circulation to the sore and
painful part. The blood flows freely
and in a short time the stiffness and
pain leaves. Those suffering from
neuralgia, or neuralgia headache will
find one or two applications of Sloans
Liniment will give grateful relief.
The agonizing pain gives way to a
tingling sensation OF comfort and
warmth and quiet rest and sleep is
possible. Good for neuritis too.
Price Csc. at your druggist.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
RESIGNATION RECONSTRUCTED


Following rather stormy session
OF the board of trustees of the Mer-
idian Grade School, Monday night,
James Dewhirst, president of the
board. rendered his resignation. The
friction developed. 1t is understood,
when the matter of appointing a
committee to confer with similar
committee from the rural high
school board. with a view to coop
Grating in the reduction of expenses
was before the board.
A special meeting of the grade
school trustees was therefore called
for Thursday afternoon to consider
Mr.. Dewhirst's resignation. However
II appeared later that the affair was
largely due to a Misunderstanding
and Mr.. Dewhirst was finally pre-
vailed upon to reconsider his action
and withdrew his resignation.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
NIENIORIAM

James A. Watts passed away at
oakland. California, April 5, 1916,
His body was brought to his home in
Meridian, by his son Volney. Mr.,
Watts lived on farm the greater
part of his life was always interest
ed in his neighbors and country and
was especially devoted to the institu-
tion of the Grange. Loyal to all,
both in and out of the Order, his
word and admonition could always
be relied upon.
He was charter member of Mer-
idian Grange No. IS, which was or
ganized in 1908 being the fourth
Grange organized in the state, He
was willing worker and has done
much for the Grange, attending some
of the meetings, even, when 1t was
very difficult for him to be about
He served in several offices of the
Grange, always putting his best into
his work.
Resolved, that while we miss his
kind presence and lament the loss,
still we bow to the inevitable. and
view with awe the workings of SUI
perior Power. We at the same time
are ever mindful of the greater loss
aud sorrow his death occasions his
bereaved wife and children, and we
tender TO Sister Watts and family,
our heartfelt sympathy in their
great affliction.
Resolved, That copy be sent to
the bereaved family. one mailed to
the Meridian Times and one to be
spread upon our records.
Signed: Mrs. T. A. Allen, H. ],
Roberts. S. NJ. c. Reynolds, Commit
tee.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
Resolutions of Coincidence

Adopted by Meridian Lodge No. AZ
|. o. o. F.
Whereas, the great and supreme
Ruler of the Universe has in his in
finite wisdom, removed from among
us one of our worthy and esteemed
members, Brother James A. Watts,
and Whereas. our long and intimate
relation held with him in the faith
full discharge of his duties in Mer-
idian lodge No. 43 |. o. 0. F. makes
it eminently befitting that we record
our appreciation of him;
Therefore, be 1t resolved. that the
sudden removal of such life from
among our midst leaves vacancy
and a shadow that will be deeply re-
allied by all the members of this
Lodge, his many friends and will
prove serious loss to the commun-
ity and public.
Resolved, that, with deep sympa-
thy with the bereaved relatives of
the deceased, we express our hope
that even so great a loss to us all
may be overruled for good by him
who doeth all things we'll.
Resolved, that copy of these res
olutions be spread on the records of
this lodge, copy printed in the To-
cal payer, and a copy sent to the be-
reaved family.
BY order of Meridian Lodge, No.43,
1. o. o. F.
George A. Gardiner, Committee
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
wANDRRs FRoM HOME

Apparently laboring under the de-
fusion that she had been attacked
and struck on the head near her
home In Nampa, Mrs. George Nelson
was found wandering aimlessly in
the road near the home of Thomas
Ulmer on Ten Mile Saturday even
ing. She is the wife of an o. s. L.
fireman and daughter of Orlin
Jones of this place to whose home
she wa sbrought by the physician
summoned.
Mrs. Nelson was In highly ner-
vous condition and II was thought
that her wandering from home and
the delusion thatn she had been
struck was due TO the condition OF
her health. She was later taken to
her home In Nampa.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
MILK ROUTE

l will deliver milk every morning
in Meridian: H. L. Neal. on Wilson
ranch, one half mile north west
of Meridian. l supply my customers
with extra milk or cream at any
time. Milk: pint 81; quart So; two
quarts $3.50 per month. Leave or
.ders with me. or at the Times office
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
Official Time Card of the
BOISE VALLEY TRACTION COMPANY
II, Inffnn4 NTn.oI 20 an.o
In infect March 10, 1916.

Leave Boise for Nampa Neran-eso ann 7so ann
pm:
Meridian and McDermott 500 pm II mn
to Nampa PM - IN"
Meridian NM
am; 1f42 t12 pm NM
7:42 mn, o'AA
Meridian for and
0:35 ann
pm. - pm 900 PM
NIcDemo Stub Leave onwler 500 am: osa ann
Il
Leave McDeFmOtt 11:oOa pm'
arrive at onwiler at 500 11:44 80 PM anu
rom
SUBJECT TO WITHOUT NOTICE
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
SMITHS NEW GRIsT MILL.

have fitted up a grist mill to do
all kinds of grinding, corn meal, gra-
ham flour, chopped feed, etc. and will
also keep bran, shorts, baled hay and
grain of all kinds for sale.
Location at the Duncan warehouse,
next to the Midday hotel building. On
Broadway street, Meridian.
G.. G. SMITH.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
The lack OF houses OF any kind for

The lack of houses of any kind for
rent is again severely felt in Merid-
ian, rather an unusual condition at
this time OF the year when so many
families are moving TO ranches.
There 10 only one explanation and
that is that the town Is making a
substantial growth In population.
Seven families have arrived here
with their household goods within
the past week.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
Gard of Thnnks.

We wish to thank our friends, in
Guiding the members of the differ
emit lodges, for their many acts OF
kindness at the funeral of our hus-
band and father. We will always
hold this kindness in grateful re-
memberance.
+. sined; Mrs. Pearl Watts and family,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
In a Nampa Girls Essay.

A little Nampa girl handed in the
following to her teacher:
Man was made before woman,
When God looked at Adam he said
to Himself. We'll. think / can do
better II l try again" and then he
made Eve. God liked Eve so much
better than Adam that there have
been more women than men ever
since"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Kellerman Piano
Company will be held in their office
at 113 North Ninth street, Boise,
Idaho, on April 18th, 1915, at ten
o'clock
KELLERMAN PIANO COMPANY.
BY S. l.. Kellerman, Sec'y.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Lost-Between T. S. Risser's ranch
and Meridian, or in town, wagon
end gate, nearly new. Phone 220.
o. S. Riser.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Attorney T. 8. Riser and family,
who have been living on the Riser
ranch a half mile west of Meridian,
for the past year. have moved back
to Boise. Mr.. Risser's brother, Prof.
o. s. Riser, professor of German in
the Boise schools, will live on the
ranch this summer.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

WANTED-To rent, 40 or 80 ac-
res, in alfalfa or for stock farming.
Address DR.. G. w. Willis, care of the
Globe Optical Co., Boise.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14
Corn Planting.

will plant your corn for Csc per
acre. Two-horse planter. Good one.
Z. B. knight, on McGill place, two
miles northeast of Meridian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

The Boise Statesman was credit
ably represented at the Meridian re-
Ipblican county convention by Ray
u, Bowden.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

II you plan a public sale call at
the Times office. We have plan of
publicity that gets the crowd
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

John +. Baird was weekend Wis
itor at Weiser. and was the guest of
Rev. w. j. Luscombe.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. M. A. Hayden is teaching
a very successful school at Horse
shoebend.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Have your smoky-tinted walls
cleaned and save the price OF the
tint. ". Richardson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Stallion bills for sale at the Times
office.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

FOR SALE-Four bull calves, eight
months old; bald face and one roam
Durham. Call PIT Red Meridian at
my expense. Tim Mccarthy, RID. 2.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Mrs. w. M. Maxwell OF weiser. is
the guest Of her daughter, Mrs. R.N.
Bell.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

For house and barn painting see
v. Richardson. lie has some money
savers!
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Now Is the time to have that auto
and buggy painted for the season.
v. Richardson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Thai S. Stevens. of Boise. has ac-
cepted a position as book-keeper in
the First National bank of Meridian,
the substantial increase in the banks
business making additional help i'm
perative. Mr. Stevens was formerly
employed in a Meridian bank but of
late has been working in Boise.
Thal's many friends are glad to see
him back again.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Get ready 10 swat the fly. Let's
make Meridian a fly-less town, In the
interest of good health.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

The little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ned Hasbrouck Ia RAPIDLY recovering
from the light attack OF scarlet fever
which has caused the quarantine of
the Hasbrouck home here the past
week. No other cases have deael-
oped.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

A daughter weighing liz pounds
was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Boyanger who live nine miles north
east OF town. Friday. April 7th.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Rev. RIG. Williams has formally
presented his regisnation as pastor
OF the M. e. Church in Meridian, to
accept position with the Children's
Home society, at Butte. Montana.
Dist. supt. ]. d. Gillian was in Mer-
idian Monday to meet with the trus-
tees OF the church and has arranged
to send Rev. Chas. McCord, now con-
nected with the Gooding College
publicity work, residing in Boise, to
the Meridian charge. Rev, Williams
will remain for at least another sun
day In the Meridian pulpit. Rev.
McCord will. in a short time move
with his family to this place.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

SPRAY YOUR FRUIT TREES
l still have power outfit for spray
ing and your patronage will be ap-
preciated. T. e. Holmes,
Meridian, Idaho. If
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

w. s. Matter. the undertaken. was
Nampa visitor Wednesday after.
noon.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

Willard Turner'S pharmacy is now
located In It's convenient. well-ap-
pointed new quarters in the former
Sharp building, directly across the
street from the old location. The
stock was moved Wednesday and
Thursday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-04-14

MERIDIAN NEWS NOTES
Mrs. w. M. Maxwell OF Weiser. is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. RN.
Bell.
John F. Baird was a weekend Wis
itor at Weiser. and was the guest of
Rev. w. ]. Luscombe.
The Boise Statesman was credit
ably represented at the Meridian re-
rpblican county convention by Ray
d, Bowden.
Mrs. w. M. A. Hayden is teaching
very successful school at Horse
shoebend.
Have your smoky-tinted walls
cleaned and save the price OF the
tint. ". Richardson.
For house and barn painting see
v. Richardson. lie has some money
savers.
Now Is the time to have that auto
and buggy painted for the season.
v. Richardson
A daughter weighing IL pounds
was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Boyanger who live nine miles north
east OF town. Friday. April 7th.
w. s. Matter. the undertaken, was
Nampa visitor Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs John T. Morrison. OF Boise,
visited here Sunday with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Allen Wilcox.
Saturday, April 9Th, daughter
was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Ross
living two miles southwest OF Merid-
ian.
A daughter was born Tuesday. APP
ril nth. to Mr.. and Mrs. n. b. Gore.
OF Meridian.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bowers.
Tuesday. April nth. daughter.The
family resides near the Victory
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Pfaffle, OF Mer-
idian. announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Lois Geraldine, to
Arthur Frazier. The wedding will
take place early In May.
Thorn Bisby left Tuesday on a
business tsip TO California. He will
remain several months there as a
representative OF crop insurance
company.
A son was born Friday. April 7th,
to MIR. and Mrs. Charles Rogers who
reside six miles southeast of Merid-
ian.
Two carload OF hogs for the coast
market and four carloads of baled
hay were shipped from Meridian this.
week.
A large number of Meridian people
took advantage of the opportunity
.s4..a ttrIsha nfrtb ~ a NatfnnN 40
the Rinnsy theatre in Boise this
week. Everyone was apparently well
pleased with the. performance.
Willard Turner'S pharmacy Is now
located In It's convenient, well-ap-
pointed new quarters in the former
Sharp building, directly across the
street from the old location. The
stock was moved Wednesday and
Thursday.
The little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ned Hasbrouck IL ramdly recovering
from the light attack OF scarlet fever
which has caused the quarantine of
the Hasbrouck home here the past
week. No other cases have deael-
oped.
A Ketchen. the new grain and feed
dealer here. moved his family Tues
day TO Meridian to occupy the Harry
champlin residence. The Champlins
who but recently moved from Boise
70 occupy their residence here. will
now return TO the capital city and re-
side In Mr.. Ketchen's' house.
To-day the Ladies Aid OF the M. Il.