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The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14

How about the old rickety
table which mother has frown-
ed at so long? Wouldn't
nice new one, solid as a rock,
make her happy on Christmas
day. and all the time. Do it
now, we have what you want
$3.50 up to $500
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14
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191

1t is not our aim to make
this soft pedal thank you
letter for past patronage, altho
we certainly have enjoyed a
nice business during the past
year, but rather, we wish to
say that we are beginning to
know this business we'll
enough to be able to defy,
more than ever before, all
class of Mail Order house COM,
petition, and during the COM
ing year of 1918 the customer
who sends his order out of
town tor furniture, is the guy
who will lose, for in price we
are going to head them all off.
On this ground we expect
to ''Make'' or Break dur
ing 1918.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Helped hIE2 vita MS correspondence
and other matters pertaining to the
care of his estate. iii this was of
especial Importance because my wife
ana were to go around the globe for
wedding trip and were to soiourn a
year on our way back in Munich NV
Wife was devoted to music and design
ed 10 take course Of instruction there
we sailed from San Francisco and
received no word from home till we
reached Japan. where | was handed a
caDie@ram stating that my father had
been taken ill while we were on the
ocean and had died. 1t seemed ueces-
sary for me to return at once, but it
would BE great disappointment TO
my Wife to go with me, and she would
not let me 90 without her The upshot
OF the matter was that | cabled Jim
Wilson, cousin of mine, to pay off
Mrs. Jennings and close the house.
l heard nothing from Wilson in re-
ply to my cablegram for months.
Then he wrote me that he had been
absent when my message came and as
soon as he returned had FASTENED to
comply with my request. Whereupon
Mrs. Jennings had handedshim a bill
of sale Of all my fathers property exc
cuted a month before histleath She
refused to leave the house and claim
ed possession of everything which by
my fathers death was mine
1t was plain that was not good
judge of human nature. / had certain
' ly been deceived in the housekeeper,
who had evidently prepared 10 beat me
out of the whole or at least part of
my property. l did not know whether
the bill Of sale would stand, but / sure
ly expected an expensive lawsuit or a
compromise il which l might have to
pay largely.
Of course there was nothing to he
done but go home at once. My wife
went with me, and in due time we land
ed in America. l refrained from see
ing Mrs. Jennings until l had consult
ed my attorney, and after an interview
he asked her by telephone where we
might see the bill of sale by which she
claimed my fathers property. She re-
ferred us to her lawyer. To him We
went. and he showed us the document
1t was written in writing like my ia
theirs, though his hand seemed to have
trembled when he wrote it. 1t simply
stated that for and IN consideration OF
81 he sold to Mrs. Sarah Jennings all
his property. On asking why he had
done this we were informed that she
had taken care Of him during his last
illness. his own son having deserted
him to go on trip abroad. He had
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
ABit Of Conclusive
Evidence
BY WILLIAM CHANDLER

When my mother died, leaving my
father and myself alone in the house
we tried running it ourselves, but if
soon became evident that we two men
must have a houSekeeper.
Mrs. Jennings was a widow
was engaged
Father had retired from business
and devoted himself to the care of his
estate, having a sort of office at home
in which was desk he had used when
he was manufacturer. He was very
particular about his stationery, using
a certain kind of paper on which he
had his name and address printed in
blue ink. He was very crotchety about
the use of this paper and if called
upon to write anything when not at
his desk would send for some of it.
remember l once asked him to give mo
an order Tor some securities he desired
Inc TO sell for him and when l handed
him pen and sheet of my paper he
required me to go to his desk and GET
some of his own. l mention this. for
IL is an important feature in my story
When l married l proposed to father
that | bring my wife to our home and
turn over the housekeeping to her
But he said there would be friction
He had always been head of his house
and woman usually wishes to be
head of her house. Ny wife would
not be content to be his housekeeper
She would wish to be her own house
keeper was very sorry for this, fol
| saw no reason why the three of u.
should not live togethe: pleasantly and
comfortably
However, Mrs. Jennings seemed tC
me to be an excellent woman and tool
such good care of father that l felt
consoed ut leaving him in her cal
Besides keeping. house for him, Sic
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
Vaughn-Taylor School

Here we are again. 1t has been
long time since we wrote you
before, but we have not forgotten
The Leader-Enterprise. We love
the paper and its editor is very
near and dear to us because he is
the childrcn's friend and a great
champion OF the cause OF cduca-
1ion. Long live The Leader En-
tcrprise and its dear old Editor
We hope that the editor may
live a hundred years more to
tight for better education and that
we may be his pail bearers.
We opened our school last Oct.
10. Our new assistant, Miss Don
ma Stone, is a hustler" We are
delighted with her work. The
Principal has taught this school
Tor the past four years and dur
ing that time his work has been
very satisfactory to the patrons
of the school. In fact, he is CON
sidered one Of the county's ablest
instructors, and his popularity
IS further attested by the fact that
he has entered on his fifth year
as principal OF this school.
We have a better average at
tendance this year than we have
had in years, and the pupils are
accomplishing more.
1t is inspiring to stand before
our pupils. We hayc in school
some fine looking young men. If
you don't believe it, just come out
this way and ask the girls.
We have also some beautiful
young ladies in school. The young
men out this way will testify to
that.
We also have some beautiful
bright-faced little boys and girls.
The teacher will testify to that.
What? Do you ask about the
department? Well, young men
be young men, young ladies be
young ladies, boys be boys and
girls be girls, wherever they be,
but we think our pupils, taken
all IN all, arc splendid. They will
compare favorably with any otler
school i'll department and in in
tellectual attainments. We think
we have written enough for this
time. If this communication does
not land Speedily in your waste
basket we will write YOU some
more about our schools soon.
Vaughn Taylor Pupils.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

great battles,
Till victory over the last enemy
is Won.
Wen daily invoke our Great Fa-
theirs blessing,
To guard us against temptation
and SIM
Well stand on lifc's battlehcids
possessing
Courage to fight, and conf
dencc to win.
Ind our dear teacher we will al
ways cherish,
Love and friendship them as
long as they live,
For the useful lessons they daily
teach us,
Warmest thanks of our hearts
to them we give.
Our dear parents, who such sac
rifces make,
Their children an education to
give,
Shall be honorcd by our every
word and deed,
Well strive their hearts to
cheer long as they live.
When we grow up and must face
lifc's great conflicts,
Shoulder to shoulder in Cod
ranks well go;
Heart linked to heart though wild
the conflict RACES,
In Coils strength we vii van
ish every foe.
When LIES journey is DER and
we dwell no more,
Upon our old mother carth'q
rugged breast;
Safely anchored above in the
haven of love-"
With God and the heavenly
hosts we'll rest.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
LYNNWOOD NEWS

Mr.. ]. f. Ivenger and son arc
very busy hauling logs to the mill
at Mr.. Clare's.
Quite number of people are
killing hogs.
Mr.. Frank Barrentinc and Mr..
Albert Matthias was a visitor at
our school Monday morning.
Miss Lillian Walker has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. c. w.
Russell, at Fitzgerald.
Miss Pearl Carroll is out of
school on account of illnesses We
hope she will be back in a few
days.
We are having some pretty cold
weather now.
Mrs. Pearl Carol is now hv-
ing on the Dixie Highway.
Mr. John Ivcngcr and Charlie
Mcdowell made Misses Harriet
and Gussie Pugh a pleasant call
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. c. A. Cozart, Mrs. Pearl
Bullard, Mrs. Pearl Carol and
Miss Annie Vaughn are the
teachers at Lynwood school this
year.
Mr.. Matt Bcnzing and family
visited Mr. and Mrs. X. c. Ridge
Sunday.
A number of friends spent the
evening very pleasantly at Miss
es Mae and Mamie Benzing last
Thursday. Pop corn and candy
were served.
Mesdames John rvenger, Gro
YER Mcdowell, Charlie Young,
Henry Walker and Charlie Nc
Dowell attended church at Arbor
Sunday night. Quite crowd was
out. @
{ Mr.. ]. w. Greer met with a Sc
riouS accident Monday. January
l.. He and his son were coming
home from town and they stop
ped to fix the harness. Instead of
getting out of the buggy he lean
ed over the dashboard. The mule
started suddenly and threw Mr..
Greer out OF the buggy and broke
his leg just above the ankle. He
was given medical aid and is rest
ing very easily now, and his
friends hope to see him out again
soon. BROWN EYES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
LUKEVILLE ITEMS

Dear Editor: As I have not
seen anything from Lukeville in
your valuable paper for quite d
while will endeavor to give you
a few items.
We welcome Mr.. Z. L. Min
shcW and family who have re-
Gently moved to our vicinity from
Sycamore.
Several OF Mr.. Wright Tomber-
Inns family are tussling with the
mumps. However, we are glad to
note they are convaIescent.
Mr.. G. c. Nixon has completed
his handsome residence on Broad
street and is now occupying it.
Mr.. ]. G.. Minshew was in Arp
Saturday, on official business.
Hon. II. Billiard, our worthy
county school superintendent,
paid our school an official inspec-
ton Monday.
The entertainment given at
Mr.. Bart Trulovc's Saturday
night was greatly enjoyed by
those present.
Mr.. Joseph Gibbs and ]. B.
Minshew, Jr., attended the social
at Arp Friday night and reports
a great time.
We all feel in our hearts that
this community is on build-up
never before in the history of the
school has there ever been a
brighter outlook. The patrons
have put their shoulders to the
wheel and they now realize that
in unity there is strength.
The patrons. are talking of
building and another room to our
school building and adding an
other teacher, which is needed.
The increase of pupils is re-
markable.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
therefore given her his property

therefore given her his property IN
stead of leaving it to her by will.
And now | must return to my IA
Tiers punctiliouSness with regard 10
his stationery. | noticed at once tHat
this bill of sale was not written on the
paper he always used. This eXcited
a suspicion that it was not genuine
AS to the handwriting and the sigma
ture. could find no fault with them
We demanded the right to have th@I
document examined by experts lnI
chirography This was acceeded tel
with the usual result The EXPERTS
disagreed Then l called i'll mani
who was familiar with the manufac-I
ture of paper. He examined the paper
on which the bin was written AID bTI
its texture. water Zines, etc. pronounce
ed it be of lot manufactured by III
certain paper company. When SAM
pie Of this lot of paper was submitted
TO its manufacturers they said that
it had been pat ont to the trade On a
date two months after my fathers
death.
Here was q clear case of forgery.
Ny father could not have drawn or
signed the bill of sale. for he was not
living when it was executed
This evidence having been impaired
to Mrs. Jennings lawyer, he transmit
ted it to her, and she left for parts I'M
known.
Later my wife and I returned to
Europe.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
STEALS SACRAMENTAL
WINE AND VESTMEN T

atlanta, Ga, ian. 16.-If the
immortal gods still visited the
earth as they did in the days Of
Acneas and Ananias, Corris pa
Wis today would be pillar OF salt
or a grease spot or some other
muchly mangled relic of wrath.
For she is charged with one OF
those crimes which used to be fol-
lowed by Whirlwinds, miracles
and fire from on high, it being al
legged that she broke into a church
and stole the preachers vest
ments and the sacamental WING.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
LIFE BOOKS AND RESOLU-
TONS OF VAUGHN
TAYLOR PUPILS

The unspottcd books of life lie be-
fore us,
Our own hands must write up
on their pages.
Lines that will cause lis to rejoice
an glory,
Or suffer remorsc through end
less ages.
Our hands. though weak child
ren's, must not falter.
Wen gladly write each line
with greatest care;
We're writing the things that
time can not alter,
So as we gladly write we breathe
a prayer.
Each lesson learned is page in
these great books,
Each deeds immortal ne'er to
be forgot"
Well never forget our high des-
tination.,
And by Gods help, our books
well never blot.
Yes, we will always march on
ward and upward,
Nor crawl in the dust, leaving
duty undone;
Nor ever Shirk our parts in lifc'>
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
Our A. !,
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HDep0r1grleflf4
528 PHONE 32a
PHONE
528
w A NTED

WANTED-A frst-class mil
Ter, one who understands opcrat-
ing corn mills, rice mills, crusher
mills, also short cotton gins and
stationary steam engines wants a
JOB as miller and operator. Will
work for salary or for share in
terest. Address w. A. Hogue,
Wray, Ga. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

-LOST-Ladies white corduroy
coat on Ashton and Broxton
Highway. Finder please return
to Z. T. Mcmillan, Fitzgerald, or
Miss Ida Mcmillan, Wray, Ga,
care w. O. Bets, R. F. d., and
receive reward. r.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
$500 REWARD

The above reward will be pad
to any person giving such inform
alton as will lead to the conviction
of any persons trespassing in pur-
suit OF game on any Of my land.
oaW-4t. SYDNEY CLARE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
FOR SALE

l have on hand Garrison's five
lock cotton seed at So per bushel
as long as they last, and they are
the best, cleanest seed | have ever
sold. | also have Porto Rico po-
tato slips at $1.00 per bushel. d.
D. Garrison, Fitzgerald, Ca,
Route 3, Phone 1902. 1aw3w
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

REWARD FOR RETURN
OF DOG-One Collie puppy,
three and half months old, sable
and white. Will pay reward for
its return either at my residence
or market. Q. r. Crawley, Fitz-
gerald, Ga. IT,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
MISCELLANEOUS

HEIFERS ESTRAYED-From
my barn at lis South Grant street
two unmarked jersey heifers eight
months old. They left my barn
Saturday night last. Any inform
alton appreciated. Reward for
return to me. w. G. Broadhurst.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

WANTED-Lands west of the
Dixie Highway in Ben Hill coun-
y. Write description and prices.
T. .. Box SIS, Fitzgerald, Ga. If
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

AUTOS FOR SALE-Cheap,
tour Ford cars for sale, two
BUCKS. See me. ]. Casper, PIP
IA East Central Ave. r.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Knicker-My wife is always praising
the men she rejected for me- Booker
Never mind; she will praise you to her
ec"nd huShand.-NewY York sun
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

LAKE BEATRICE for quick sale
inquire or write. DR.. c. A. Holtzen-
dorff, Fitzgerald, Ga. St
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Mr.. Robert Cooper is indispos-
led with humps this week. We
hope we will soon be we'll.
The singing at Mr.. X. !. Smiths
was enjoyed by the large crowd
who attended Sunday night.
Our Sunday School at Georgia
Chapel is progressing very nicely
under the supervision of MIR. F. G..
Ray.
When we get what we want,
we are always disappointed to
find that it is not what we want
ed.
We are planning to have a
large crowd at Sunday School on
"Io-to-Sunday-School Day" Feb.
llth, at Georgia's Chapel. You
are invited to be one of them.
Mr.. G.. r. Cooper is expected
home Tuesday from Oldtown,
Fla, where he is making short
visit to his brother, Mr.. Jack
Cooper.
We were glad to see Mrs. John
Cooper sitting up Sunday. Hope
she will continue to improve and
will soon be entirely we'll again.
When a man or woman asks
for candid opinion it may safe
ly be taken for granted that
"candied" is meant.
Mr., r. ]. Smith and family
spent Sunday very pleasantly
with his brother, Mr.. John Smith,
near Arbor.
Mr.. ]. A. George and Rev. Hunt
from near Arbor were visitors at
our Sunday School Sunday after
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One horse and
buggy and harness for cash or
credit, or will exchange for au-
tomoblle. d. P. Adams. Ct
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Bobby, spell yesterday"
Bobby with his eye on the calendar
W-e-d-n- Esd Boston Transcript.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

FOR SALE-Shetland Pony
Inquire at Leader-Enterprise #
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Mr.. A. George and Rev. Hunt
from near Arbor were visitors at
our Sunday School Sunday after
noon. BILLY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Mr.. r. ]. Smith and family
spent Sunday very pleasantly
with his brother, Mr.. John Smith,
near Arbor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

The singing at Mr. X ]. Smiths
was enjoyed by the large crowd
who attended Sunday night.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17

Our Sunday School at Georgia
Chapel is progressing very nicely
under the supervision of MIR. F, G..
Ray.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-01-17
GEORGIA CHAPEL NEWS

Mr.. Robert Cooper is indispos-
ed with humps this week. We
hope we will soon be we'll.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-28
RUSHING THE
FOOD BILL
Conferees Are Near to an
Agreement, on the
Measure
HOPE NEXT WEEK TO
SEND TO PRESIDENT
The Neutrals Export to Ger
many Despite Embargo
No Diminution Shown

Washington, D. c., July 2s,-Work OF
the food control bill was continued yes
terday by the conference committee
while both Senate and House We're il
recess awaiting the conferees' report Ar
agreement may be reached soon, accord
ing TO the conferees, most Of whom
however, contented themselves with the
prediction that there would be prompt
action.
An overnight development which gave
hope of having the bill perfected and in
President Wilson's hands next week was
the action of House Republicans, meet
ing informally, in agreeing to abandon
the proposed fight, led by Majority Lead
er Mann, for the creation of a joint con-
gressional committee on war expendi-
lures, which is opposed by the presi.
dent The Senate, however, may yet
fight for its proposal
The conferees are pledged not to dis
cuss their deliberations, but it was de.
lieved that they still were considering
the proposal for war ex-
penditures committee and for food
control board OF three members, the
principal points in dispute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-28
VAR OPPONENT ARREST
ED FOR HIGH TREASON
Daniel H. Wallace, Who Fought in Eu-
rope, Deserted, and Organized the
League of Humanity" Is
Held in Iowa.

Davenport, Iowa, July 2s.-Daniel II
Wallace, one of the organizers in Chicago
recently of the League of Humanity,
composed of men and women who styled
themselves as conscientious directors to
war, was arrested here early yesterday
by deputy United States marshals on a
charge of high treason. He is to be
taken TO Ottumwa for hearing.
Wallace, who is author of "Shanghaied
into War according to his own state
ment and that of fellow members of the
League OF Humanity" is deserter
from the British army, 1t is alleged by
an official of the league that the British
government has set price upon Wal
lace's head. Wallace claims to have been
through many of the most important
battles on the western front in Europe,
deserving after the battle of Neuve Chap
pele He claims also to have been
member of the Texas Rangers, sergeant
in the Coldstream Guards, and to have
more recently belonged to the Eighth
Australian Light Horse He has been
active in work against war since coming
to America and has delivered speeches
and written books against it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-28
10 CENTS 4 DAY
ENOUGH FOR FOOD
So Declares Professor, Who Says IS
Cents Means Lux
ury.

Cambridge, Mass, July 2s.-Twenty.
five cents day spent for food is luxuri-
our living, according to Prof Lawrence
J. Henderson of Harvard. The professor
says he finds that 10 cents day is
enough. In lecture at the university
Thursday he recommended corn bread,
white bread, dates and cheap but nour-
ishing meats.
"The high cost of living can be cut
only through the kitchen" he said. Our
cooks are far from economical, the house.
keeper of to-day has lost the art of buy
ing, and nearly 25 per cent of food mat
ter is wasted in the kitchen"
amy person who spends more than
"a cents day on food can be said to
be living in luxury
People by buying the right kind of
food should be able to live on 10 or II
cents day. Good buying is essential
The thought that one must have eggs
for breakfast every morning and meat
at dinner is unnecessary"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-07-28
SENATOR'S VOTE TO
CONSCRIPT ALIENS
The Military Committee Is to Recon-
mend the Chamberlain
Plan.

Washington, d, c., July 2s.-The Sen
ate military affairs committee voted
unanimously yesterday to recommend
to the Senate on Monday the immediate
passage of the Chamberlain resolution
permitting the conscripting of aliens into
the new national army.
The Senate is expected to adopt the
resolution, which will affect 100000
men.
Aliens who cannot become citizens of
this country-Chinese and Japanese
are exempted by the resolution.
1t would also exempt citizens of enemy
countries and their allies and alien citi-
zens of countries having antidrafting
treaties with the United States.
Other aliens who have resided in the
United States one year without making
any effort to become citizens will be
liable to the draft under the resolution.
II the Chamberlain resolution is side.
tracked, similar proposal by McCum
Der now under consideration in the for.
eign relations committee may be brought
I'D.