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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Final Proof

!, Eugene Smith, of Marion, Idaho,
the assignee Of George A. Smith, who
made entry No. 10 under the prov
is'ons OF an Act OF the Legislature of the
state OF Idaho, commonly known as the
Carey Act" approved March 2, 1900.
which embraces META swI-4 of Section
"a, OF township IL South, of range a.
BIN, do hereby give notice Of nv
intention to make final proof to estab-
Iisn my Clair to the land above de
scribed, and that expect to prove ,hatI
have resided on, reclaimed and cultivated
SAD land as required by law, before L.
w. Howard, Carey Act Land Commiss-
Toner at Oakley, Idaho, on the 10th dav of
April, 1916, by two of the following
witnesses:
David G. Workman. of Churchill Idaho
Moses Smith, Peter G.. Martin and Will
lam n. Martin, all of Marion, Idaho.
EUGENL SMITH,
~ Entryman
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Final Proof

J., Priscilla Worthington. of Oakley.
Idaho, who made entry No. ,o2 undet
the provisions Of an Act of the Lepis.
lature of the State of Idaho, commonly
known as the Carey Act" approved
March 2, 1909, which embraces WIZ swI-4
of Section /, of township J., South, OF
range "a E.B.M., do hereby give notice
OF my intention to make final proof to
establish my claim to the land above
described, and that expect TO prove that
| have resided on, reclaimed and cult.
waited said land as required by law, be
fore l.. W. Howard, Carey Act Land
commissioner, at Oakley, Idaho, on the
10Th day of April, 1916, by two of the
following witnesses:
Solomon P. Worthington, John CUR,
Nels Rosenlund and Maude z. w. Hal
version, all of Oakley. Idaho.
PRISCILLA WoRTHINGToN.
~ Entryman
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
Sign of Good Digestion.

When you see cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. II your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels.
Obtainable everywhere.
Advertisement
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17

Germany has declared war
on Portugal. This does not
amount to very much on eth
er side. Germany can do but
very little damage to Portugal
or Portugal to Germany.
Portugal seized some German
ships and used them contrary
to what Germany says Is inter
national law, Portugal refns-
ed reparation, and the great
Kaiser declared war. De-
Claring war seems to be
habit these days.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
Lea! Advertisements.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Final Proof


!, Julius ]. Martens, of Churchill
Idaho, the assignee of Ernestne Martens.
who made entry No. ~, under the pro
visions OF an Act OF the Legislature
OF the state OF Idaho, commonly known
as the Carey Act" approved March =.
1899, winch embraces NEr-4, of Section
IS, of Township las, of Range a E.B.M..
do hereby give notice of my intention to
make hnal proof to establish my claim to
the land above described, and that ex
peet to prove that have resided on. re-
claimed and cultivated said land as re-
CURED by law before l.. w. Howard.
Carey Act Land Commissioner, at Oak
ley, Idaho, on the 4th day of April, IoI6.
by two of the following Witnesses:
Arthur q. Shades, Harry +. McAuley
David {. Workm an and Arthur I. DhalJin
all of Churchill, Idaho.
=, JULIUS j. MARTENS,
"3i Entryman
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
CHIEF JUSTICE SULLIVAN.

We hope to see a rencmin.
alton of Chief Justice Sullivan
for the Supreme Bench Of the
State. Judge Sullivan has
made an enviable record as a
iurist His record is such
that the State is Lonored by
his holding the Chief Justice
chair of the state. He has had
varied experience, both as
practicing attorney and as
Justice of the highest court
of the state. In all his lab.
ors he has done his duty with
an eye single to honor and
truth and justice. Not only
must he be nominated but the
people of Idaho will work as
O g for his election. His re.
cord is before us all. We
make no mistake in support.
ing Judge Sullivan for the
Supreme Court.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
CLEANUP.

The refuse and rubbish of
winter should now be burned
or otherwise destroyed. Yards
should be cleaned up: and the
ny pest given no chance to
Increase. Cleanliness is akin
to civic righteousness as close.
ly as to Gcdliness. Clean up
physically both in self ana
surroundings, and there will
be a mental and spiritual
cleansing as well.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1916-03-17
SERIAL No. 02052.

TE2HIH u mo. USUbZ.
NOTICE FOR REPUBLICATION
department OF the Interior-U. S. Land
ONCE at HaiIey, Idaho: ''A"'
February cath, 1915.
Notice Is hereby given that Adelbert
Cut'er OF Aimo Idaho, who on December
v@on1 ior sl-2 SWl-4, Section ri. SI-2 SELL
n - 70 township ID South, Range "a Easi
'ise meridian, has flied notice OF Intention,
10 make Final Five Year Proof 10 est.bIish
claim to the land above descrihe6 ha,n,n
", ~. Cahoon, Y. $. Commissioner, at A limo
' 4Y.', on the s4th day OF April. 1915
,Ilhimant names as Witnesses. Albert Trany
Henry Cshoon, Jr, T. lanes "a raen
william L. Games all OF Almo. Idaho
Ala RENE cp.v
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
new HOMESTEAD LAW
IS BENEFICIAL
Act Allowing Entrymen to File
on $40 Acres Ready for
Presidents Signature

Idaho is one of the western states
that will be greatly affected by the
640-acre homestead act, which has
been passed by the present congress
and is now before the president for
his signature.
Many people of Idaho are anxiously
awaiting the time when the terms of
the new law go into effect, for they
are prepared to file on tracts of land.
Included in the list are many who de-
sire to go into the sheep and cattle
business, for the large area of land
allowed under an entry will make the
lands valuable for grazing purposes.
There seems to be difference of
opinion among those who have been
watching the progress of the bill and
are more or less familiar with its
terms as to whether residence on the
land is required Much of the land
that can be filed upon is more or less
isolated from present settlement. 1t
has for many years been used by
sheep and stockmen as public range,
is without water and will therefore
be difficult to live upon.
The intent of the law is said to be
to provide grazing lands and thereby
segregate the public domain. Some
of the lands can be cultivated. They
will be classified, however, and only
those lands classed as grazing and as
not suitable for cultivation will be
thrown open to entry. 1t is also
claimed that as soon as patent is is
sued to the land entered under this act
that it will then become subject to
taxation and the revenue of the state
will thereupon be greatly increased.
Officials of the several land offices
in this state expect to receive full in
structions later as to the construc-
tions to be placed on the new act, how
it will operate and what percentage of
the lands of Idaho can be entered un-
der it, as well as their location.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28

cidedly close-fitting steel clasp trap
on one of its legs, with about three
feet of chain dangling therefrom, was
shot by Fred Mock of Nampa while
hunting last week on the Harris
ranch near this city. The mallard
had been seen and shot at couple of
times previously in that same vicinity
by the local nimrods. 1t seemed un-
able to fly great distance at a time,
evidently on account of the weight of
the trap and chain 1t is supposed
that the duck while feeding stepped
into trap left for musk rats, and as
the leg was much swollen, had prob
ably carried the trap and chain for
several days.-Nampa Leader-Her-
aid.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
BLACK CANYON LOOKS
PROMISING
Plan on Foot to Secure Water
Through the South Side
Canyon Canal.

The Black Canyon Irrigationproject
is bobbing up again, and it is stated
that the prospects of the government
taking it up is brighter than for many
years.
Mr.. Newport, one of the directors
of the Black Canyon district, will be
in Emmett in short time to take up
the matter of taking over the South
Side extension of the Canyon canal,
through which it is planned to run
water for the irrigation lands on the
west side of the project. The plans
contemplate the enlargement and i'm
provement of the present ditch and
a pumping and power plant at Black
Canyon. Of course, such a plan will
need to be sanctioned by the water
users of the South Side system, and it
is quite likely the proposition will be
put up to them in the near future.
For the Boise valley end of the pro-
ject the plan is to secure the surplus
water of the Arrow Rock reservoir
In spite of the strong opposition to
the plan on the part of settlers and
also of many U. S. R. C. engineers and
officials, latest developments indicate
that there is strong probability of
recommendations being made to the
interior department for the diversion
of the surplus water of the Boise pro
ject to the reclamation of the Black
Canyon and Hillcrest lands. This
proposition is supported by communi
cation from the U. S. reclamation
commission to the secretary of the
Boise Water-users' association, the
contents of which have been made
public at the association offices at
Caldwell.
The opposition has been based chief
ly on the claim that whatever surplus
water is developed from the Boise
river should be retained for the irri-
CATION of unreclaimed tracts located
within the limits of the Boise project,
such as the Dry Lake section, and
also to insure the settlers an ample
supply of water in the driest season
that can now be contemplated. The
matter is one of vital interest to this
matter is one of vital interest to that
section of the country.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
BANK OF EMMETT INCREASES.
CAPITAL STOCK To $6O,OOO
Officers of First National Bank of Boise Subscribe for
Big Block of Stock and Will Be Active in Man.
agement---Means Muchto Financial Pres
tge of Gem County's Capital.

Increasing its capital stock from
$4,000 to 100000 and adding to It's
list of stockholders Crawford Moore,
president of the First National Bank
of Boise, ]. w. Cunningham, vice
president, and Eugene Looney, one
Of the prominent capitalist and stock
men of the state, the Bank of Emmett
begins the new year as one OF the
leading financial institutions of the
state, and thereby adds to Emmetts
prestige as the financial center of the
upper Payette valley.
The connection of the First National
Bank of Boise with the Bank of En-
NETT and the entrance of its officers
as stockholders was agreed to yester-
day after a conference of the local
bank directors and Crawford Moore
and C. c.. Anderson of Boise. Mr..
Moore, Mr.. Cunningham, Mr.. Looney
and others will take one-third in
terest in the bank and become active
in its management.
Another important action in placing
the Bank of Emmett on solid finan-
'cial basis was decided upon at this
conference, when all undesirable paper
was eliminated from the banks assets.
These include 900 worth of En-
nett Irrigation District warrants,
which the bank, through desire to
assist the district in its hour of dire
necessity, subscribed for, and for
which the Canyon canal water users
owe the bank deep and lasting debt
of gratitude.
The introduction of this new finan-
.cial blood into the Bank of Emmett
indicates the confidence of the big
financial men of the state in the
future of Emmett. No men are in
better position to understand the i'm
petus which the big mill of the Boise
Payette Lumber company will give
to this city's and county's growth
than they who have invested capital in
the Bank of Emmett. The deal is of
special interest to the stockraisers
and ranchers of Gem county, because
it means that funds will not be lack
ing to carry on their operations and
develop their properties. Emmett and
Gem county is to be congratulated.
The action of the directors is yet
to be ratified by the stockholders,
who will meet in annual session early
next month.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Soldier Bows Come Home.

Christmas was happy day for the
households from which sons or hus-
bands had been serving their country
on the Mexican border The Second
Idaho regiment reached Boise Satur-
day, and leave of absence was granted
to those who lived in nearby towns to
spend Christmas with home folks. The
boys of Company M came over Sun
day and remained until Tuesday. They
were: Tom Eggleston, Otto Chambers,
Bernard Knipe, Claude Jordan, "Buck"
Tesort, = Laroche, Lawrence Dres-
ser, = Cook, Berle Kelley, Hod Dew
ey, Lee 0. Miles, Clark Miles, George
Murphy and Harry Murphy. The
regiment will probably remain in
camp at Boise two weeks before being
mustered out.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
A Home Coming.

The holiday vacation has been q
home coming for many of the En-
nett young men and women who are
attending college or teaching school
in distant parts. Among the students
are: Giles Carpenter, Anna and Gret-
chen Appel from the state university;
Grace Tappan, Anah Lathrop, Lewis
ton state normal; Helen Rose and
Rein Jackson, Willamette university,
Salem, Ore; Margaritha Thommen,
Leal Parrish, Katherine Davis, Eu-
nice Yeck, Vern Myers, Links Busi-
ness college. Among the school teach
ers here are: Lottie Canaday, Mary
HIT, Lucille Jackson, Rose Parrish,
Pearl Sanders, Opal Crouch, Grace
Cook, Irene Jensen, May Park, Ruth
Wilson, Lois Yeck
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28

The Emmett Entertainment Asso.
citation on Tuesday contracted with
the Redpath Lyceum Bureau for the
above talent for next years lecture
course. AS each succeeding year since
the organization of the association
the attractions have exceeded in ex-
cellence those of the preceding year
so those for next year are superior
to those of this years course, only
more so than even before.
The first number, it is believed, is
alone worth the price of the course
tickets. The Ben Greet Players, COM
posed of 13 members, is the top
notcher in the bureaus list, and their
appearance in towns the size of En-
NETT is unusual.
The Ada Roach company is also of
high character and has received the
highest praise wherever it has ap-
peared.
The Montague Light Opera COM
pdily ID q SllOllS dlllLdblOil
and, as their name indicates, present
the light operas in costume that are
so popular and pleasing to all classes
of people.
The Homeland Quartet is a strong
company of male singers.
The two lectures are by men of ma
tional reputation, Thomas Brooks
Fletcher is ranked as one of the best
on the platform. Ng. Poon Chew,
Chinese statesman and journalist is
a noted lecturer He is actively en-
gagged in newspaper work in San Fran
cisco and is classed among the bright
minds of his race. Both speak on
live topics.
The cost of the course is consider
ably more than that of any previous
year, and it is probable the price of
course tickets will be slightly increas-
ed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Christmas at the Baptist Church.

Sunday evening at o'clock the
Baptist Sunday school held their an
nual Christmas service. The program
was rendered by the Junior, Primary
and Beginners departments, assisted
by the choir. The church was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. Two
large trees reaching to the ceiling
stood on either side of the pulpit re-
cess. These were handsome with
their glistening decorations. The trees
and lights were connected up with
festoonings from which bells hung in
profusion. The program was certain
ly we'll rendered. Every song, exer-
else and recitation was of high order
and we'll given. The program opened
with an instrumental duet by Helen
Hargus and Jeanette Motz. 1t was
closed with singing, "Joy to the
World, by the congregation. The
church was filled to its capacity. The
Sunday school made a splendid show
ing Its membership of nearly 200
were out in force. The treat given the
school was one of the best we have
seen. Many were the people made
happy by its receipt. The children
were all remembered whether en-
rolled with US or not. Everyone ex-
pressed their delight with the entire
program.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Masonic Officers.

The annual election of officers OF
Butte lodge, A. F. & A. M, was held
Thursday evening, and resulted as fol-
lows: C. L. Gamage, w. NJ; Frank
Knox, S. W; J. B. Middleton, ]. W.;
d. Knox, treasurer; J. W. Tyler, sec
retary; C. P. Bilderback and John Bar
bour, trustees. The appointive Off
GERS are: S. P. Bane, chaplain; j. C.
Allmon, S. D.; ]. L. Reynolds, ]. D.;
B. o. Clark, marshal; C. w. Skinner,
s. S.; A. o. Sutton, ]. S.; ]. w. Bar
rett, tiler. After the comforting of
degrees upon two candidates, refresh
ments were served. The reports of
the officers showed the lodge to be in
a healthy and prosperous condition.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Candidate for State Job.

Yesterdays Statesman contains the
following concerning one of Emmett's
staunch Democrats: "Will F. Cal
lander of Emmett and E. c. Preston
of Homedale are active candidates
for the chief clerkship in the state
land department, it was announced
Tuesday about the statehouse. The
Emmett man is said to have a shade
the better of the Homedale man in
the esteem of the new members of the
land board"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Top Prices for Sheep

Wesley Cruickshank returned Sat
urday from Omaha, where he had
accompanied three carloads of fat
sheep from the Cruickshank flocks,
Owing to storms and severe cold
weather in Wyoming and Nebraska,
the trip was a long and hard one, re-
quiring two weeks. In spite of that
the sheep topped the market and sold
at good prices.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Buys Valley Ranch.

Geo. E. Licklider of Smith Prairie
today closed a deal for the Greene
Dawson ranch of so acres located
mile west of the Vanderdasson school
house. Mr.. Licklider will secure pos
session in the spring and will bring
his family here. The sale was made
by F. A. DeClark.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
BORN

On Saturday, to Mr. and Mrs. James
Fuller, daughter.
On Saturday, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Miller of Letha, a daughter.
On Saturday, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Evans, a daughter.
On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Coyle
Edwards, twins, boy and a girl.
On Wednesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
B. Matthiessen, a son.
Today, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S.
Moore, a daughter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
u. S. ENDORSEMENT OF
RECLAMATION PROJECT
Guarantee of Bonds by Govern
ment the Intent of Pend
ing legislation.

If the bill recently introduced in the
House by Congressman Smith of Ida
no should become a law it would be an
easy matter to secure capital to re-
claim the arid lands of the West and
the swamp lands of the South.
Under the provisions of the mea-
sure it is proposed to authorize the
issuance of bonds upon irrigation and
drainage districts organized under
State laws, which are to be deposit
ed with the secretary of the treasury;
the interest on the bonds to be secured
by a fund to be accumulated in the
treasury at the rate of S500,900 per
annum from the proceeds of the sale
of public lands. The bonds are to
bear not more than four per cent in
terest. With the guarantee of the
government behind the bonds, it is
believed that they will be easily mar
keted.
The bill provides that the un-
entered public lands within the dis
trict to be irrigated or drained shall
be divided into farm units of such area
as in the opinion of the secretary of
the interior may be reasonably re-
quired for the support of a family,
not more than one farm unit shall
be sold to the same person, which are
to be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder at not less than the
appraised value.
1t is also provided that one-fourth
of the land shall be irrigated or re-
claimed by drainage within three
years, three-eights within four years
and one-half within five years after
the projects are completed.
There are about 25 million acres of
arid land for the irrigation of which
sufficient water could be stored in
reservoirs, and there are about rs
million acres of swamp land in the
United States which, according to
engineers reports, could be reclaimed.
Under the provisions of the proposed
law it is believed that capital could
easily be secured to reclaim the
Bruneau tract in Idaho consisting of
10000 acres, the Minidoka extension
consisting of 10000 acres, the Black
Canyon consisting of $4,000 acres,
and numerous similar projects.
Congressman Smith has submitted a
copy of his bill to each of the men,
bers of congress from the arid land |
states and the southern states, in
which are situated the swamp lands,
with the hope of securing their active
cooperation toward the enactment of
The proposed legislation. Mr.. Smith
contends that at the close of the Eur
opean war there will be necessarily
4 curtailment of activity in the man
lines, and that there will
De hundreds of thousands of men
.hrown out of employment for whom
provision must be made in the way of
/ livelihood, and that with the i'm
nense quantity of money in the banks
md trust companies throughout the
country, and the high price of food
it will be an easy matter to
dispose of the lands to bona fide set
lers as rapidly as they can be re-
laimed under the proposed legisla-
ion.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Injured at Mill.

Guy Dayton, who is employed at the
B.-P. Lumber company's mill, was
severely injured yesterday, when
steel I-beam he was assisting in lift
ing into place, fell upon his leg and
badly crushed the muscles and liga-
ments above the knee. Fortunately
no bones were broken.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Fine Christmas Present,

Mrs. Dave Martin was remembered
bv Santa Claus with one of the finest
Christmas presents that heart could
desire. 1t was Studebaker Six auto
mobile of 1918 model, and is a beau
ty. The donor was her husband and
was a complete surprise to her Christ
mas day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Furniture Store to Open in January


The Pioneer Furniture company are
planning to open for business some
time in January, probably about the
Goth. The completion of their new
home has been greatly delayed by the
non-arrival of the metal for the plate
glass front. 1t is expected here this
week and the finishing of the build
ing will be rushed. Mr.. Howell, who
will have charge of the Emmett store,
resigned his position with the Golden
Rule on Saturday night and on Tues
day went to Boise to confer with his
associates in regard to the business.
The first carload of stock arrived
this week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Harvesting Ice.

The cold snap of the past week was
welcomed by ]. C. Allmon, the ice
man. Cutting began yesterday and
will continue until the ice houses are
filled. The ice is nine inches thick,
clear and solid.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Commercial Club.

The annual meeting of the CONNER
cial Club, which was to have been
held next Tuesday, has been postpon
ed to Friday evening of next week. A
full attendance at that time is desired,
as business of Importance is to be
considered.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
Christmas Present for Hello Girls

The employees of the local telephone
office have been notified of the nice
Xmas present they are to receive in
their pay equicalent to three weeks
wages. The Mountain States Tele-
phone company disbursed several mill
lion dollars in this way among their
employees.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-12-28
COURT HOUSE NEWS

Marriage licenses have been issued
to the following during the past week:
R. Howard Miller and Alice Pearl
Williams, both of Weiser. Charles
E. Mcconnell and Mae Marker, both
of this city The marriage ceremony
was performed by Judge Sutton.