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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

which the association was housed INT
two small second-story rooms at
Sixth and Cumberland streets to the
great work now being done for a
membership embracing hundreds in
the large brick building that includes
restrooms. a big auditorium. bowling
alleys. gymnasium. billiard tables and
the only swimming pool in the city.
But in all that time Secretary Gre
CORY. beloved by all who know him.
has presided over the destinies of the
association. Twenty-Five years have
passed since he took hold of the work
and he appeared still q vigorous
young man as he addressed the Ro-
tary Club last evening.
Lewis Buddy. the Boy Scout CAM
paigner. outlined the progress of his
work here, and predicted a very sue
cessful outcome of the work now un-
der way.
After the meeting the members en-
joyed the gymnasium and the swim
ming pool. The next meeting of the
club will be held two weeks hence
at the Colonial Club, when the annual
election will be held. Later the club
will entertain the Hagerstown Rotar-
ians who will motor here for 1unch-
con.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

the century Professor Harper. of
Chicago University. lecturing to the
National Geographic Society, said
the bloodless revolution would have
been impossible but for the prevail
ing temperance conditions. And we
do not forget that the national pro-
hibition brought on suddenly by the
war was due to the defeat of Russih
In the preceding war with Japan,
which Russian statesmen charged
even more to "the little brown jug"
than to the little brown men.
And have you noted that Emper-
or William prophesied that Russia
will conquer? In 1911, he said to
his naval cadets, speaking of the
next war: That nation which
takes the smallest quantity of alco-
hol will win
That link in our historic chain
leads back to the worst defeat of the
war. the defeat of Britain's uncrown-
ed King George, whose first name
is Lloyd, who said that Britain's
greatest foe was not Germany but
Drink, and proposed that Britain
follow Russia in national prohibition;
but now as the premier bows before
King Alcohol, cutting off but the
edge of his robe instead of cutting
off his head.
will the United States repeat
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

lSFohn Bulls surrender to John Bar
leycorn. or follow In national prohi-
bition the two newest and biggest
republics? China on March 81 COM
pleted the national prohibition of
opium, which would have been as
swift as Russia's but for Britain's
refusal to permit it sooner. The
motto of that antiopium crusade
might we'll become u world wide slo-
gan in the fight against intoxicants;
That our country may be strong
Congress is talking of increasing
its internal revenue from rum to
pay the costs of war, but this blum
der, excusable in 1861. would be in
defensible in presence of the proofs
that this, war has afforded in the
experience of every belligerent that
drink is a drag on every military
agency"
Pleads For Prohibition
Startling facts about the consump-
ton of liquor and the enormous cost
of the war were presented by Mr..
Howard.
Declaring the imperial power of
the kaiser must be broken he also
insisted that no burden should be
placed on future generations OF that
country in the way of war indem-
nifty.
B isagnetaoid otun aotauntauonan
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
ROTARY CLUB AT
Y.M.C.A.
Horace Geisel Entertains; Adj
dresses by H. E. Murray and
Frank H. Gregory

Horace Geisel. physical director and
assistant secretary of the Pennsylva-
MIA Railroad Y. NJ, G. A. entertained
the members of the Rotary Club of
Harrisburg at the association build
ing on Reilly street last evening. Ad-
dresses were made by II. f, Murray,
cashier in the division freight agents
office and president of the association;
by Frank H. Gregory, the general
secretary, and by Mr.. Geisel. outlining
the work of the association.
1t is a far cry from the days in
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02

port of the Governor. and Speaker
Baldwin is reported to have said to
DR.. Crafts that he would favor a
resolution. The meeting supported
also the Gronna bill in United States
Senate, which would conserve the
grain used for drink, and the House
Blanton bill, which would complete
ly intern the liquor traffic for the
war period, allowing liquors to be
redistilled for military and industrial
uses and the use of distilleries and
breweries for munition plants so far
as needed.
Kaiser Prophesied Victory
Dr. Crafts address was in part as
follows: Have you noted the ante
cedents of Russia's bloodless transit
ton from despotism to democracy,
the greatest triumph of the war, of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
RESIDENTS OF CITY PLEAD
FOR DRY NATION DURING WAR
Send Petition to President Following Mass Meeting Adj
dressed by Prominent Prohibition Speakers at Capitol

In the midst of a campaign for
national prohibition Clinton n. How
ard and DR.. Wilbur Il. Crafts spoke
last night in the hall of the House
OF Representatives and following the
addresses more than 500 citizen of
Harrisburg adopted n resolution pc
ttioning President Wilson to use his
power TO make the United States dry
during the war. Governor Brum-
Daugh presided at the meeting.
The specific state measures sup
ported were the new Mitchell bill
that would prohibit the liquor traf-
tio in the state during the war, and
the Snyder resolution by which the
legislature would ask Congress to
intern the liquor traffic" to save for
bread the foodstuffs wasted in booze.
This seconds the letter of like inn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-02
Mechanicsburg Man Dies
in Hospital From Fall

Mechanicsburg, Pa, May 2. -
Powers w. Schroeder, steward of the
Mechanicsburg Club. died at the
Carlisle Hospital last evening from
concussion of the brain, caused by
a fall at the building on Monday
evening. Mr.. Schroeder was enter
ing the front door at the clubhouse,
when 1t is thought he had a stroke
OF apoplexy. He fell backward down
the steps, striking his head on the
pavement. He was picked up and
taken to the hospital, but never re-
gained consciousness. Mr.. Schroeder
was ~ years old and is survived
6y Two brothers and two sisters:
George Schroeder, of Reading; r.
Byron Schroeder. of Mechanicsburg;
MIS- Glen Houston. of New York
Guy, and Mrs. John d. Faiier, of
Mechanicsburg. The body will be
prought to Mechanicsburg for burial.
put no funeral arrangements have
been MAD
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
Wedding OF Mr.. James Pack Jr.
and Miss Bernice McIntyl

Mr.. James Pack Jr. son OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Pack, OF Meridian,
and Miss Alice Bernice Mcintyre, of
Portland. Oregon, We're married at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Pack
on Tuesday evening, at 7.30, by Rev.
DR.. X. N. Donaldson, of Boise.
The ceremony was very simple,
only the immediate family in attend
ance. The bride was dressed in a
gown Of cream silk tulle, lined with
satin messaline, and corsage bou-
quet of pink and white roses
After the ceremony refreshments
were served,
The bride was formerly a Boise
girl. and has many friends in the
city. Mr.. Pack is one OF our pros
porous ranchers of McDermott,w where
he has home for his bride.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

here In Your choice % the choicest
Feed, aud Your correct weight ~
whatever You select. We do business
right in the open, and offer you the
Purest Feed ~ the falrcst prices
Non can examine every bag and bale.
watch il weighed and shipped, aud
yoa viii admit that our methods are
the best FOR the customers interests.
Make yourself regular patron by
buying once.
We handle nlatchford's Calf and
Pig Meal
Phone 22 or call on us when in
need OF COAL We handle;
Castle Gate. Kenmerer No. d, Aber-
deem, Black Hawk aud Rock SPRING.
A. Ketchen & SON have put in an ok
ira nice line Of garden and fielC
seeds. including seed potatoes. W,
have the Earliest OF An potato
Field corn. Pride Of the North
Fayorite Yellow Dent" and Silye
Mine. Glover and grass seeds. Til,
garden and field seeds are clean an,
fresh
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
SANITARY INSPECTOR WANTS
MERIDIAN 10 RE CLEAN

J, X. White. state sanitary inspect
or. has addressed letter TO the viii
lage board of Meridian, asking that
notices be posted in conspicuous
places to let the people know what
is expected in the way of keeping
their premises clean
He says the Department does not
wish to prosecute the citizens, but
that Rule XXXv will be strictly en-
forced.
Rule XxXv provides that all priv
les, toilets and .outhouses, in use.
must be made fly-proof; that the
roof shall be water tight: that the
house shall be without cracks,
through which flies may enter. The
seat shall have hinged covering, and
all openings for ventilation shall be
screened. This section also provides
for the keeping of o manure contain
er near where stock is kept.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
BIG LUMBER CONTRACT
FOR MERIDIAN STRUCTURE

Work az the big evaporation plant
OF the Southern Idaho Fruit Co. Is
fayorably. Most OF the
cement work in the basement is COM
pleted. About 100000 feet of lum-
Der Is on the ground ready for the
building. and II is expected by Man
ager Mckinney that the structure
will be completed August 18th. ready
TO handle 100 cars OF prunes from
Emmett, followed by the Meridian
crop, which comes ten days later
than the Emmett prunes.
One fourth of million feet OF
lumber is going into the big building
and the purchase OF the lumber of
the Gem State Lumber Co was one
of the biggest deals for material
ever made In this section, and was
made possible by the fact that the
Gem State Company has sufficient
surplus stock to meet the biggest de
mand
Besides this 10000 feet is being
used BY Local Manager w. II. Peel
in enlarging the Mckinney packing
warehouse near the o, s. L, depot
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
Wedding Bells.
Wedding Of Mr.. G. G. Minden
and Miss Elizabeth Shaw


On Wednesday evening, June Goth.
at $50 at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ. Shaw, at Wiley's station, Coli
lister. their daughter Elizabeth, was
given in marriage to Mr. Chester G,
Minden, OF Meridian, Rev. Charles
McCoard, OF Meridian, performing
the ceremony. The marriage VOWS
were spoken under an arch of La
France roses. The living rooms
being beautiful with these roses,
many being sent from Portland for
the decorations
The ring ceremony was performed
during which an accompaniment on
the piano was played The bride was
beautiful In handmade gown Of
Georgette crepe, trimmed with satin
messaiine and wore veil She was
preceded to the altar by four small
flower girls, niecesof the bride. and
the little ring girl, who carried the
ring in the heart of a La France
rose.
Sixty guests were invited, including
the members OF the High school fac
nlty of this place. The supper was
served by the recently-graduate do
nestle science class OF Meridian. Aft
ter the wedding ceremony the bridal
couple came to Meridian, where their
home on Pine street Is furnished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minden are teachers
in the Rural high school Of this
place.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
On Dangerous Ground.

1t would be a poor spirited man
who wouldn't help the heroine Of
ION Dangerous Ground" in the SER
ious predicament in which she finds
herself at the beginning OF the war.
Bradford Stewart puts his whole
heart in helping the beautiful hero
inc, and has some remarkable .adyen-
lures. You'll enjoy this delightful
photoplay 1t win be the attraction
at the Idle Hour Monday evening.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
IN THE pRoRATE COURT
OF the County of Ada, State of Idaho
In the matter OF the Estate OF

OF the County OF Ada, State of Idaho
In the matter OF the Estate Of
John NJ. Haines. deceased
Notice of publication Of time APP
pointed for proving will, etc.
Pursuant to an order of said
Court. made ON the 18th day of June,
1917. notice is hereby given that
Monday. the Esd day of July, 1917,
at 10 o'clock a. M. OF said day. at the
Court Room of said Court, at the
Court House, in Boise. County of
Ada, has been appointed as the time
and place for proving the Will OF
said John M. Haines. deceased, and
for hearing the application of Mary
S. Haines, for the issuance to her OF
letters testamentary when and where
any person interested may appear
and contest the same.
Dated, June 16. 1917,
r. H. DUNLAP,
7-5t Clerk
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
NOTICE.

i have mailed or delivered copy
OF your 1917 assessment. Check over
carefully. In case You find an error
or cause for complaint, notify the
Assessor at once. Soldiers and wild
ews who have not filed their claim
for exemptions must do so at once.
w. A. kINCAID,
1t County Assessor.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Son Betrays a Fathers Trust.

Around a woman with the charms
OF Cleopatra and an unsophisti-
Gated country youth, cast into big
city with 100000. is woven the
newest VIM. Fox drama, THE New
York Peacock valeska Suratt, famed
Interpreter of the siren woman. is
the star.
This interesting film drama will be
at the Idle Hour theatre.in Meridian,
this Saturday evening, June 23d.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

The machine gun company OF tho
Second Idaho, eighty strong, camped
at Meridian Tuesday night. With a
mock band and other amusing stunts
the soldier boys furnished lot of
amusement, and in return dance,
arranged on, short notice, was held
for the benefit OF the visitors.
The machine gun company is maxi
ing a practice OF running out with
full equipment to spend one or two
days in field and travel maneuvers.
In the Afternoon they took mil
itary survey Of Meridian. for practice
work.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
A. KITCHEN & SON
FLOUR FEED AND SEED STORE
Next to First National Bank,
MERIDIAN. IDAHO.
Oregon Short Line Trains.

Oregon Short Line Trains.
O. S. L. trains pass Meridian for
Nampa as follows:
TO- Connection No. II and Is. on
main line 3.21 a. m.
TIA Huntington passenger 81 am
176 Connection No. 4, 1896 pm
17S-Connection No. and 10, 4.26
pm.
iS0 Connection No 6, 7.21 pm.
o. S. l.. trains pass Meridian for
Boise as follows:
80. I'LL Connection from No. II
and 10, 442 a. M.
l73 Huntington passgr. 1853 am
i75-Connection No. 4, lat pm.
i77-Connection from No. and /!
553 pm.
a7s-Con'ct from No. 6, westbount
s.48 pm.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
JT dN1'ED, ron SALE, ETC
THE TINES BUILDING
~ no III SOLD,

~ no BE SOLD,
The Times Office building Is to be
removed al once to make way for A
new brick structure The building
Is for sale. and as Il Is on the aate
highway II can easily DC moved.
III an expense OF ABOUT s75. This
building tof frame construction Is
2oxs2 ret ID size, i2-foot ceiling.
plasfered and would now cost new
10 build about $1,000
There afe 10000 feet Of first
class lumber III the huilding. but Il
ID too good structure @ take down
and would be lust the building for
Il ranch home, barn. machinery shed
o. garage The building viii be
sold very cheap Call ~ the Times
once FOR further particulars, il In
terested
Now when labor and material IS
high Is the time % take advantage
1T an offer like this aud get a bui!d-
Ing all ready for occupancy
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Meridian NJ. W. a. and Royal
Neighhors lodges observed their an
nual Memorial and Decoration day
Sunday.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
@TRADE NOURTllNN9

Remember. there is one big differ
ence between Meridian and oil other
towns: This town is where you live
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

The nearly continuous windows in
the front and side of the first floor
at once attract the attention. These
as to the lower sash, are easement
windows, and small stationary
sash above. The large living room
with its fireplace in the center Of
the house, flanked by bookcases on
either side. is next to the entrance
porch and open through swinging
doors into the dining room, which
has windows in the rear of the bay
as well as those in the side and
front, and is, therefore, exceptionally
well lighted. The kitchen is sup
piled with commodious cupboards in
place of the conventional pantry
and the bathroom is located upon
the first floor, as also Is one Sleep
ing chamber.
On the second floor there are two
bedrooms, one in each gable, with a
sewing room in front and a large
sleeping porch in the rear commune
eating with the larger chamber. The
two bedrooms open into the sewing
room and the stairs descend from
this.
The sleeping porch upon the second
floor is very desirable feature and
one which should be more generally
insisted upon. Fresh air is one of
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

FOR SALE A team 81 horses.
we'll matched weight about 5000
Ton wears old 4 fine team, gentle
md work any place, ! u schultz,
Z miles south Of Ten Mile station on
interurban ~ miles southwest Of
Meridian. mile south q Remington
school 2t
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Remember the farther you send a
dollar on an errand the longer it will
be getting back.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Young people from here attending
the Boise sumer school include Miss
Cassie Palmer, Miss Gladys Perciiield
Miss Gladys Jordy, Verne Caldwell
and Harold Downey
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Here's good advice and Its free
Buy your fruit Jars now. The Rack
ct Store. Sill No Sth ST., Boise, or
posite postoffice, Boise. =
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22
An Artistic Home of Unique Arrangement


exterior
one to the right is the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

pr. aud Mrs. Dutton. aud their
children Mr. and Mrs, sd Mo1'att
and Mrs ] H. Alderman motoreS to
Idaho city on pleasure trip sun
day
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Adams are en-
loying visit rom their daughter
Miss hulu from Salt Lake
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

iwilt repair YOUR spray pumps,
ann thoroughly experienced. ! VIII
eUarantee satisfaction. 40 Y y.
Humphreys Plumbing shop Merid-
tan Idaho Il q Humphrey.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Dreesmaking Competent seam
stress desires employment hy the day
Telephone fAO Meridian
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

The social lawn uarty given on the
lawn OF the ]. f. Baird residence.
Friday evening BY the Sunbeam
class OF the Methodist Sunday-school
vas success, the proceeds amount
ing TO $3.50. This amount was pre-
scented to the pastor.
The first train IN the morning over
the Short Line, passing Meridian at
I2.2I, has been discontinued. and
CONNECTIONS for both Nos. 7 and is.
main line trains at Nampa, viii be
made on the train going one hour
later, or s.2i a. m.
As we 80 TO press, we learn that
DR.. S. M, g. Reynolds, or Meridian,
has been selected by the new state
commander or the g. A. II. as adult
ant for the state q A. Il. and win
necessitate Or. Reynolds conducting
an Office In Boise
Lorren T.. Caldwell who Is em-
nloyed for the summer by the Ill
Iison- White Chantauqna bureau.
spent Monday here visiting his par
ents. lie is with the advance crew,
which precedes the Chautauqua tall
eni by few days. He went to Pay
cite Monday evening.
Remember the big picture show
this fFriday) evening at the Idle
Hour theatre Manager Howell has
kindly donated the whole proceeds
to the Red Cross Come out. There
will be a repeat performance until
everyone is served so don't be
afraid Of the crowd.
At the farm OF Frank p. Carver,
two miles west OF Meridian. covey
OF nine young pheasants, found In
the meadow were given TO hen and |
she is looking after them in good
shape One of these days. however,
the pheasants, who are like young
quail, will take a flyer and the
mother hen will be given the surprise
Of her life.
The first Of series OF canning
demonstrations planned under the
Of the Ada County farm
bureau by r. 4. Williams, county
advisor, advisor, was held at Frank
lin and Cole schools Friday. Other
demonstrations will he held as fol-
lows June 81, Five and Ten Mile;
June 20. Kuna and Mora; June n,
Remington and Highline; June 2S,
Highland and Barber; June 20, Val
ley View and Maple Grove; June 80,
Dry Creek.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

The state Grand Army encamp-
ment is being held this week at Boise
and prominent candidate suggested
for the honor of Department Com
mander for the next term is DR.. S. NJ.
G. Reynolds, of Meridian
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Auto Painting Now Is the time 70
hare that auto put IN fine shape for
the season, Ford touring car, three
coats, $1,000 N Richardson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

John pfost and Members OF his
family were her from Cambridge
sunday and Monday. 70 visit his sIs-
ter. Mrs. $, NJ. Burns, and other rel
atiyes,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

Harry Tolleth left this morning foi
fairbury, Nebraska His father viii
accompany him home for an extend,
ed stay IN Meridian
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-06-22

For Sale--t)ue Ton flrst-class hay
one mile north and one mile west
1T Cnwiler Phone 6aT WIN nishy