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The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

R. A. Smith, who operates a roller and gin outfit at Blanville.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The streets of Forrest City are being treated with heavy coating of oil as a means of relief from the dust.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

w. II. Graves of Ludwig brought to Clarksvlle an EIberta peach meas uring r inches in circumference and weighing II 1-2 ounces.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Severe damage was done by hat storm in the vicinity of Magazine re gently.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The Home Products and Western District Fair Association will hold it ,sannnal exhibition at Eureka Springs September 27 to 29 A five year lease of Auditorium park has been secured.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Trustees of the Pine Bluff Cham Der of Commerce decided that be- cause of the high cost of living no in vitation would be extended the Ark ansas State Teachers Association to meet in Pine Bluff next year
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

President J. J. Doyne of the Arkan- has been elected vice president of the Southern Association Of High Schools, Normal Schools and Colleges.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Vandals entered the Allen garage at Newark, where Mayor ]. B. Ketchum was keeping his new car, and slashed the body and seats with a knife. Deep cuts were made in the body of the car and the seats were cut to pieces.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The Taylor. Walker & Bell Paving Company of Dallas. Tex, started work on the paving contract at Clarksville. This contract includes Main street and Court Square. The total cost is above $30,000.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Chas. Hopper, who has been editor and publisher of the Gillett Reporter. has sold the plant to l.. F. Maynard. formerly of the Kensett American. Mir Maynard will take charge imme diately.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The cream shipments from Benton county now average s15,000 per month.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09
hosnitaI Unit Arrives.

London.-Another American hosp- tai unit arrived in England.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Bonds were sold at Walnut Ridge for two important highways. the Egypt Highway of F miles and the Portia Highway of six miles, the first named was for s65,OO0. the latter S31. 900
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Negroes of Rison will form a Red Cross auxiliary at meeting 10 be held there
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

An automobile loaded with contra band whiskey was captured near De- catur recently. In addition to a new Buick car the officers captured the man in charge and 50 half pints of red liquor.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Con Medley, superintendent of the Old Confederate mine near Pindall, shas been granted a patent on an i'm proved automobile lamp. He has sold a one-fourth interest in the patent for S4000
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The Killgore Mining Company of Ponca City now has 400 acres under lease and will build a 100-ton mill.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The Oak Grove correspondent of the Harrison Headlight says wild huckleberries produced more monay per acre in that vicinity this year than some wheat lands produced.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

The Lucky Dog Mining Company of Harrison has opened another fine run of ore. The company will soon have three drills running, which will en- able them to maintain three shifts.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Pete Smith, farmer near Leslie sold a dressed hog to local market for s4Y.55. N. W. Redwine recently sold asporker. which netted $6l40.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Dunlap Bros of Clarksville have bought car of mules for the United States government for use in the army.
The Monticellonian., 1917-08-09

Mrs. w. B.Welch. widow of the late Dr. w. B. Welch of Fayetteville, has donated Dr. Welch's medical library to the University of Arkansas Medi- cal College at Little Rock.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
Brick Plant for Nezperce.

A company has been formed
here for the establishment Of a
brick manufacturing plant, in
elmding the following stockhold-
ers: G. w. Booth, +. G. Berg,
Ernst Wcinss, p. w. Mitchell,
Ivan JorgenS, K. G. Osterhout. W.
j. Ramey. T.. II. Waters, j. II.
Dnnham. Clay Smith. Henry Snl-
livan; with a capital stock Of $l5,-
600.
Mr.. Bergh, who will have the
general management Of the plant.
is now in the city making ar
rangements 10 begin construction
work on the same next week. II
will be located AZ the west end
OF Fourth avenue aud win be
with all modern maehin-
cry for the production OF brick
and tile. II is the plan TO have it
in operation within 40 days.
This is an Improvement worth
while and will help largely in fhe
upbuilding of our town and COM
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
Public School New.

4 reception was given 10 the
boys Of Nezperce who joined com
pany T., of Grangeyille, by. the
Senior High School.
The pupils assembled at the
school house Monday evening and
marched in double file, each ear
rying a flag, TO the beat Of a
drum, 10 the opera house, where
p. w. Mitchell, Rev. Fertig, 5. o.
Tannahill and Captain Kading
were the speakers. The high school
furnished the music between the
talks. After this was ended the
Senior High School took the re-
cruits to the Nezperce Hotel,
where a reception had been pre-
pared in honor of these boys who
were SO loyal to their country.
Tuesday afternoon was deelar-
ed a half-holiday and the ii. $.
again showed appreciation Of the
boys BY marching to the train 10
see them on their way.
Eph Tesferman, Fred Jones and
George Ratliff are the recruits
from the High School. Ii is eer-
tain that they are missed greatly
and that they win be often thot
OF.
The Sophomore play at the OPP
era house march 30th was a grand
success and every one went home
well pleased.
Material for the Junior play
has arrived and practice viii be-
gin Immediately. Watch for date
in the near future.
The news Of the resignation of
Prof L. G. McMahan was received
with much regret, as every one
feels that he has done as much for
the students and the school as any
one person could possibly do.
The girls are planning on or
q first-aid society in the
high school for the benefit of the
boys who left here 10 fight for
our country
II is the talk of the high school
bows to organize company for
training. This would be
4 very good thing for the boys |
and also for the community.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
LOCAL MENTION.

The business of planting and
getting ready TO plant win leave
little time for dragging the roads,
but, in this day and age, good
roads are about as essential as
good crops.
FOR SALE "A 126-egg Petalu-
ma incubator, good as new, and
the best machine we ever used.
Uses less oil than others. Price
500. and will throw in fair brood
or. II. w. Niles.
The Oddfellows viii confer the
third degree Saturday night and
all members arc requested to be
present. The lunch committee has
promised something extra along
that line and a big time is expect
ed.
PAPERfNG ANYONE wanting
wall paper can see samples of the
new line received by Abe Fuller
at Thomas & .Iamison's hardware.
lie is agent for the Henry Bosch
Paper Co, Chicago. Newest line
in town.
The Rochdale company receiv-
ed two cars Of hogs Monday and
Dent Pardue received one car
which were shipped to stanton
in Spokane Tuesday. The price
paid was $14.25 which il the
Nczperce record.
Miss Mamie Stellmon was an
arrival from Walla Walla Tues
day evening where she is attend
ING Whitman college and win
spend her Easter vacation with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Stellmon.
Joe Hill returned home from
Lewiston Tuesday and reports
that Harry, who was operated on
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
PRESIDENT DELIVERS
THE WAR MESSAGE
ASKS CONGRESS FOR MEN
AND sTEEWs TO MEET
CONDITIONS FORCED
BY GERMAN GOV
ERNMENT.
Gives Reasons for Fateful Step.
Every Citizen Should Read
and be Governed Thereby.

Washington, April 2-Presi-
dent Wilson tonight urged con-
gress, assembled in joint session,
to declare a state of war existing
between the United States and
Germany
In a dispassionate speech, but
unmeasured IN dennnciation Of
the course of the imperial Ger
man government, which he char
acterized as a challenge TO all
mankind and warfare against
all nations, the president declared
that neutrality was no longer
feasible or desirable where the
peace OF the world was involved
that armed neutrality had become
Intellectual enough at best and
was likely to produce what il was
meant TO prevent, and urged that
congress accept the gage OF bat
tie with all the resources of the
nation.
Il advise that the congress de-
clare the recent course Of the I'M
perial German government TO be
in fact nothing less than war
against the government and the
people of the United States.
said the president "that il form
ally accept the status of belliger-
ant which has thus been thrust
upon it and that il take steps mos
only to put the country in more
thorough state Of defense, but al
so to exert all its power and en-
ploy all its resources 10 bring the
government Of the German em-
pire to terms and end the war
The objects of the United States
in entering the war. the president
said, are to vindieate the prin-
ciples Of peace and justice against
selfish and autocratic power.
Referring only briefly to the
long correspondence with Ger
many in his effort to bring her
back to the bounds of the laws OF
humanity and nations. the presi-
dent launched into his dengmcl-
ation Of the course of the Ger
man government which he de-
clared had forced the United
States to become a belligerent
ssThe wrongs against which we
now arm yourselves, I" he said,
are no common wrongs They
,ut to the very roots OF human
life.
eve have no selfish ends 10
serve We desire no conquest. no
dominion. We seek no indemni-
les for ourselves; 10 material
compensation for the sacrifices
ne shall freely make We are
Dnt one Of the champions al the
lights OF mankind. We shall be
when those rights have
'een made as secure as the faith
md freedom Of the nations can
make them.
just because we fight without
'anc0r and without selfish OBJ
ects. seeking nothing for cur
elves but what We shall wish 20
hare as free peoples. we shalt,
eel confident. conduct nHf opera
ions as belligerents without pas
ION and ourselves 0hsefTe wish
lroud punetllio she principles "a
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

Ray McCoig, the noted seerc-
tary Of the Non-Partisan League
Of North Dakota, who made such
an impression at the state farm-
crs meeting iii Boise last january,
viii speak at the Fratcrnal hall
III this city nj 2 p. m. Monday. No
charge and everybody is invited
to be present.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
n ! social Way.

Miss Edith Wright gayesa very
interesting musical entertainment
at her home on last Thursday eve.
ening. About 40 guests werc
present.
The program was opened by
Miss Wright telling the story OF
Paw, the God Of Music, and how
the reed instruments originated.
This was further illustrated by a
selection on the Nictrola.
Curry Felt, Jr., then told how
the Chinese people took the music
Of the wonderful Holy Bird. A
piece on the Nicfrola also gave
one q good idea Of what the Holy
Bird really was.
Hazel Stcllmon told the story
Of The violins and then the bcauti-
ful violin solo, Becthoven's 5 Min
net Ia q. was played
Some people claim that In
dian music should be the folk mn-
sic of America. Irene Donovan
gave the story Of lIiawatha and
Indian music, and an Indian lula
by was played,
Pearl sullivan told of the harp,
aud q piece was also played.
Edith Wright played a very
pleasing instrumental solo.
The program was ended with a
1.-THE Sales Lady" by
Virla Wallace.
Very dainty refreshments were
served by Misses Isabel Stoufer
and Viola Moreland.
Miss Wright left Monday for
Chicago, where she intends to
spend two months under the best
artists in music, and will return
to open her studio about June /
Miss Pearl Farrar was pleas
antly surprised by the music pu-
pills Of Miss Nirla Wallace last
Saturday afternoon.
Miss Pearl, who was also a pu-
pil. is leaving with her parents
This week for California.
The afternoon was spent IN
games and music
Cake and cocoa were served by
Misses Grace Farrar and Emma
Those present wercs Misses
Edith Garvin, Tlora Berry, Mac
Agrell, Eva Marsh, Inex Palmer. |
Fannie Farrar, Ethel Stevens. and |
Master Ernest ConQcr.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

allegiance 10 the government and
Old Glory, and paid this tribute
Of honor TO the fourteen men Ncx.
perez proudly sends forth. 20 be-
come soldiers Of The Republic.
Following the arrival in this
city last Saturday of Captain r.
B. Kading Of Company y. Idaho
National Guard, stationed at
Grangcvillc, the town was consid-
erably astir. The outside news
smackcd Of imminent war, and
the question Of our community =
attitude toward a call for voIun.
tcers was the leading topic IN the
business houses, on the street cor.
ncfs and particularly IN the
homes. A meeting OF citizens was
held Saturday night and another
Sunday afternoon, at the Nez-
perez Hotel, and the details fix
ed for a rally Monday evening.
The word was sent forth, and the
big opera hall would not hold the
outpouring.
The program was opened with a
parade BY High School students,
from the school building to the
opera house. To the martial mu-
sic Of n drum corps the line of
march was taken down the flag
and bunting-bedecked Main
street, and as the young folks fill
cd into the big hall they were
followed by waiting crowds until
every foot Of standing room was
occupied
On every hand flags and bunt.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
WALL PAPER

AL paper commodities have
been very rapidly advancing, and
wall paper has taken two ad-
vances lately-one of % per cent
and another Of so per cent, but
fortunately we had already plac-
ed an order for our supply Of
wall paper so we win be In a
position 70 give you some fancy
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

paper for a very conservative
price.
We win be able 10 show you a
much better value than we could
if we had 70 buy now, or If we had
not bought quite a while ago. We
have last falls prices and 1917
styles. and we are sure IL win pay
you TO hold your order until our
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

for appendicitis last week, is get
ting along nicely. lie also reports
his mother, Mrs. Mary Hill, who is
receiving treatments IN Charleston,
much improved.
Shall Nezpercc and Lewis coun-
~ set their clocks ahead one hour
TO conform with the custom adopt
ed by Lewiston, Moscow and 9TH
er eenters9 This matter viii
doubtless be given early consider
alton by the county commission
ers and the town government
! Curtis Miller received word
from his son, Glen, last night,
who is with the L. Of /. boys at
TT. Wright, near Spokane, stat
ing he was one Of the six out Of
several hundred to qualify for
expert rifle shooting at a range Of
two, three and five hundred
yards
Jacob Becker, Sr., highly es-
teemed pioneer Of the Russell see
ton, died suddenly Yesterday
morning just after having eaten
his breakfast. He had been in
feeble health FOR two weeks, but
his condition was considered in
no wise serious. The funeral win
he held at the. Russell Catholic
church at . o'clock Friday. His
obituary will be published next
week.
The weather is warm and spring
like and several nice showers fell
last night and this morning. The
snow is settling fast and rfe roads
are well nigh impossible Farm
ers are anxious to start spring
work but it viii be some time be-
fore they can do SO as there is
still a foot and a half or two feet
of snow in the fields, something
never before known at this time
of year
Miss Nathalie Flournoy, daugh-
ter Of Editor and Mrs. +. j. Flour
noy of the Winchester journal,
underwent an operation for APP
pendicitis at the st. Joseph hos
pital in Lewiston Tuesday, and
last reports indicated her condi- |
tion promising. Mrs.W. p. Conger,
her aunt, whose guest she was for
several weeks here the past win
ter, went to Lewiston this morn
ing 10 be Mt her bedside.
Geo. Tin and Miss Maythel |
were united in mar
riage at the parlorS of the Nez-
perez Hotel Monday afternoon,
Judge A. G. johnson officiating.
Mr. Ulin is a prosperous young |
stockman, living in tho canyon
of town and his bride is
a charming young lady Of the
Winona section. The Herald joins
their many friends in extending
congratulations.
A very fitting farewell recep-
fion was given to Mr.. and Mrs.
J. 7. Cargill and family by the
OF the World and the
Women of Woodcraft at the Fra
iernal Hall last aivht, which was
argely attended, and the program
md luncheon thoroughly enjoy
"a. The Cargills left this morn
ng for their new home in Canada,
md take with them the best wish
Is Of many friends here.
Frank Billups talked with his
ION, Rascomb. over the phone last
hight and "Bike said an the
,oys who enlisted from here pass
a the examination with the cx- !
'eption of Geo. Rasliff. who was
few pounds undcrwcight. He
lso stated that George would stay
With the company and go to Boise
where they win take another ex-
mination. hoping in the mean
ime to gain sufficient weight to /.
low him to pass.
Through an oversight Of The .
|octor. the parents and oihers
We failed to mention !,
he arrival Of a big girl At the
ome of sd. Garvin on March II.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

goods arrive. We are expecting
them any time.
BY buying here you are sure Of
all you need and you viii have
none left on your hands as we
take back all full rolls.
With these facts in our favor
we ask you 70 call and see the
goods.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

Jas. Iloag returned home Tues
day evening from the Portland
country where he has been spend
ing the winter.
Treat your chickens TO the
egg-producing scratch-food put
out by the Ncxperce Roller Mills
II gets the eggs.
Max Turnbow has accepted a
position IN Loo's Pharmacy where
he will be pleased TO see his old
and new friends.
Verge Cochran is breaking ex-
ira on the Camas Prairie line.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

The fine patriotic
spirit Of this com
munity was display
ed In grand climax
Monday evening,
when q thousand Of
our citizens rallied
at the opera house
and in speech and
song expressed their
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

Editor c. w. SemmS Of the
Juliactta independent recently
suspended that publication and is
spending a vacation with rcla-
lives. the family Of VIM Trontow,
Ia the Mohlcr section. Mr. Semms,
who is one Of tho old timers IN
the printing and newspaper game,
has decided to try his hand at
operating the Trontow ranch this
season. He and Mrs. Trontow
were pleasant callers at this Of
flee Monday.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05
NEZPERCE ANSWERS
CALL TO COLORS.

NEzPRRcE RALLYs TO THE
coLoRs WITH THE SPIRIT
or '76. PROUDLY GIVES
HER BRAVE SONS
WHEN CALLED.
Enthusiasm Breaks Bounds When
Thousand Citizens Pack 0pera
House Monday Night and
Patriotism overflows
In Speech and
Song.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

ing met the eye. and soon the air
was filled with the stirring strains
OF America from a hundred
student fhr0afs. This was follow
ed by other patriotic songs al
the conclusion Of which senator
Perry Mitchell, chairman Of the
meeting, briefly and effectively
outlined the purpose OF the gath
cring. He presented Rev n. H.
Fcrfig, who made one of the most
forceful and logical speeches a
Nexperce audience has set listen
cd to. Briefly. he pointed out the
things that impellcd our forcfafh-
ers 20 our shores and their later
forcefnl severance of political
ties with the mother country, and
these he paralelled with the condi-
tions that confront our nation To-
day the same fyrannical spirit
cropping out against us now as
drove the Minute Men" 10 arms
and the caused the Revolutionary
war.
Attorney S. o. Tannahill tx.
pounded Americanisnl amid the
cheers Of the crowd,
which, while temperate aud atten-
tive IN It's listening. gave ready
expression as opportunity came.
Mr.. TAnnahill cited the incidents
leading up to our break with the
German government, and dwclt
upon the duty Of every American
citizen to UNFOLD the president :
hands,to give every support 10 the
government. now that the break
had come. lie spoke with eonsid-
erati0n for our citizens Of German
blood and anticipated their fealtA'
10 this government and importun-
"a like temperate judgement Of
their case by all. He paid fine
tribute 10 our cnlistinR men. and
expressed the assurance that tho
community was ready 10 meet its
share Of the nation s call.
Captain Kading spoke briefly /
II thc requirements Of the soldier !
n their experiences. and aligned I
before the audience three Of his
sturdy veterans of Mexican from
Ter service to show that while the
ifc Of a soldier was mol a picnic
excursion, Il was conducive to the
lpbuilding Of men.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-04-05

Nczperce was well decorated in
patriotic colors Monday, and on
Tuesday afternoon a patriotic hol-
iday was observed, the business
houses and public school closing
AS the time approached for the
entraining Of Capt. Kading and
his five assistants and the four
teen recruits they had secured
here, a procession Of school chill
dren and citizens marched 10 the
depot, where large portion of
the community assembled TO bid
the boys goodbye and God-spccd.
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