Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-06-28
In THE GEM STATE

-'"ii' h'i>iiitdis l. years olu, OI
Filler, fell recently, injuring her knee
severely. 1t is feared that amputation
will be necessary.
The first cutting Of alfalfa COM
menced last week at jerome. Con
trary to early predictions. the crop
will be fully as large as usual.
There are 80 families in the Deer
Flat vicinity from Jasper county, Mis-
mouri, and plans are now being laid
by these people for Fourth of July
picnic.
Probably the best attended normal
school ever held in Boise opened June
1S. The school, which will occupy
only the morning hours, will last six
weeks.
That Weiser will have its third an
nual harvest carnival this year is prac-
tically assured. II is likely that the
carnival will take place the first week
in October.
According TO Inspector l.. A. Black
man of the state sanitary and health
department. Weser takes high rank
for cleanliness and observance of SAM
tary regulations.
The thirtieth annual encampment of
the department Of Idaho, Grand Army
Of the Republic. was held in Boise,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
June 10, 20 and u.
The lntermountain Map company Of
Boise has just completed its 1917 state
maps. showing all new counties, irri-
cation districts roads, railroads, and
the like up to date.
Charles Henry link. one of the pio-
neer ranchers Of the North Side tract,
died last week. aged ~ years. He
was native of Pennsylvania and
came to jerome in 1910.
The fund Of 500 with which
handsome memorial shaft is to be
erected over the grave of Dr. Fred
erick :. Kohler. Nampa pioneer and
philanthropist. has been raised.
Plans that have been made for the
Improvement of the states property at
Lava Hot Springs by J. X. White.
state pure food commissioner, were
approved by the state land board last
week.
Idaho is getting its share of coal,
and the fuel situation. though serious
in this state. can he handled if the
people will store their winters supply
! this summer. according TO the state
war secretary.
The effect of the war upon the in
a i i
in one instance in Boise, an elevator
girl taking the place Of the traditional
elevator boy. in the public elevator in
the Falk building.
All butchers Of Pocatello havc given
notice that hcnceforth they will sell
for cash only. 1t was at first an
Hounced that deliveries would also be
discontinued but it has been decided
to continue this service.
Old Folks day was celebrated in
Rupert on Thursday. June u. An ap-
propriate program had been arranged
for the day. including many athletic
events for the old folks. as well as 4
biz luncheon served at noon.
The 1O-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
]. Il. Keller. living north of Meridian.
is suffering with spotted fever. The
family has a homestead in the foot
hills and it was while there the lad
contracted the fever from tick bite.
Under the terms Of supplementary
order just issued by the public utili-
Ties commission the railroads operat-
ing in the state and the street car com
panieS must furnish it with sum.
mary annually of all train accidents
that occur.
Members and officers of the Idaho
State Chamber of Commerce met in
pocatello. June 20. The principal
work of the state body is To encourage
immigration to Idaho and arrange.
monts have been made for active co.
operation with the colonization depart
ment of the Union Pacific system.
A coal dealer of Filler in "A published
statement advises his patrons to "hurn
sagehruSh as much as possible; use
straw to do the threShing of all grain,
and to practice economy in the, use Of
coal in the homes This appeal is
made on account of the scarcity OF
coal. and the possibility of coal fam
inc later on.
J. Wylic Sessions. professor of agri-
culture ut the Idaho Technical insti-
tute, has been named as admniStra-
tor of 'he large darkness estate at
McCammon 10 succeed Mrs. Sarah
Hardness. resigned. This estate com.
priscs 400 acres of agricultural lands.
together with part of the townste
of McCammon.
81 am too busy sewing for my own
family to assist YOU" said Mrs. Lewis
Manly. wife of rancher near Filler
when she was solicited 10 edo her Bit
Tor the Red Cross. but | will let my
hens work for the Red Cross for one
week in my place" As result of
this profTcr. Mrs. Manly turned over
$l2.G5 to the Red Cross treasury AT
the end of the week.
A deputy state horticulturist conds-
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