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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
BIETHAN COUNTY CHAIR
MAN OF WAR FINANCE
COMMITTEE

AS president of the American Red
Cross war finance committee Of Ida
ho, Ex-Governor James H. Hawley on
Monday appointed D. H. Biethan
chairman of the Bingham county wal
finance committee which will coop
crate with local Red Cross organiza-
tions in raising the allotted amount
for the national fund of one hund-
red million dollars. Jap Toner OF
Aberdeen and Hon P. G. Johnston OF
Blackfoot were named in Mr.. Haw-
ley's telegram as associate committee
men with Mr.. Biethan, who is to ap-
point besides a secretary and treas
urer.
Bingham county's allotment for the
Red Cross war fund Is $4,000. A
conference of committeeman of south
eastern Idaho met Tuesday evening
in Pocatello with r. e. Randall, sec
retary of the state war finance COM
mittee, as presiding officer.
A comparison of probable allot-
ments thru the state shows that
Blackfoot and Bingham county as a
section ranks among the top-notchers.
A few centers that will be called on
for as great and larger sums than
Blackfoot are Boise, Twin Falls, Po-
catello, Idaho Falls, Wallace, Wei
ser, Moscow, Lewiston, Occur d.
Alene, Caldwell and Nampa.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
PROMINENT POCATELLO
SURGEON LEAVES FOR
u. S. SERVICE

Two of Pocatello's prominent
physicians and surgeons leave tomor-
row on No. 18 to join the United
States medical reserve corps at Fort
Oglethorpe, Georgia., in response to
orders, says the Pocatello Tribune.
They are DR.. F. r. Poole and DR..
Leo Castle.
DR.. Poole has been a resident of
eastern Idaho for a good many years,
was formerly superintendent Of the
Blackfoot infirmary and since his re-
tirement has been resident of Poca-
tello, where he enjoys large prac-
tice and likewise officiates as coun-
ty coroner at the present time. His
rank will be that of captain, and as
he has been in army service his op-
portunity will materially advance.
DR.. Leo Castle will have the rank
of lieutenant. Some time ago he
started in on army work on the sur
gical staff and received merit for it.
Both gentlemen, who occupy high
places in the esteem of the Pocatello
public, and have q wide range of
friends, are extended every good wish
for brilliant army careers. They will
be assigned undoubtedly to the in
fantry service, and ultimately for the
European service.
Mrs. Poole and children will re-
main in Pocatello for the time being.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
RED CROSS BALL

For several weeks the people OF
Blackfoot, and especially the young
people have heard rumors of the Red
Cross ball and what a thoroly en-
joyable occasion it would be, but not
until Tuesday evening, when they
were dancing did they realize that
all the promises for good time were
actually coming true.
The hall was decorated with many
large American flags and Red Cross
banners, all of which added to the
spirit and feeling of patriotism and
service which prevailed during the
evening. Punch was served by young
girls, attired in white and wearing
Red Cross bands on their arms; they
were Zeta Boyle, Florence Dore, vi
Wan Mcdonald and Stella Boyle. Red
carnations, white, lilacs and blue
fieur-de-lis arranged In a large white
basket carried out the colOrs that
should signify so much to every in
dividual at all times, but especially
at the present crisis. The committee
in charge of the dance was Mesdames
Lee, EARLY, Eldredge, lockwood, C.
V. Fisher, Biethan, Carruth, Thomas,
Clayton and Pike A great deal of
credit is due the Kings Daughters
who under the direction of Mrs. Will
liam A. Lee sold and handled most
of the tickets.
Financially as well as socially the
affair was a success and $3.50 was
cleared. The ladies wish to thank
most sincerely all those people who
made such a profit possible, by their
liberal donations.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
THAT WE NEED
VIGILANTES COMMITTEE

A series of more or less petty
thefts that have occurred during the
past six or eight months in Black
foot is bringing to head certain
for putting an end to he
business by citizens committee.
The most recent event was the loss
Tuesday night of $500 worth of
plumbing equipment that was to be
installed in Phillip Thorstenberg's
new home on North Main street. D.
A. Jenkins has the work in charge
and suffered the loss. He said the
wagon tracks near the house re-
sembled those of a large "white-top."
He secured the vicinity but found no
trace of the stolen plumbing.
Mr.. jenkins also reports number
Of small thefts that have been in
flicted on him. Whole kegs of nails
will disappear overnight. Wheel
barrows, tho plainly branded, disap-
pear frequently from jobs he is work.
ing on. One time in Mr.. Jenkins's
absence man drove up with a
wagon to the Buchanan house, then
in construction, and loaded up 1900
bricks, and was never seen again.
The workmen supposed the man had
orders from Mr.. Jenkins and SO paid
no attention to him. There were six
men working on the house at the
time. He has lost quantity OF
tools
Mr.. Younie reports several petty
losses, such as wheel from wagon,
500 feet of piping from his yard,
boards from his barn and fence posts
from his fence. A neIghbor, Mr..
Parker, had a new set of harness
taken from his farm. Neil F. Boyle
interrupted a plunderer one night
this week who in the middle of the
night drove into the yard and started
to load on pile of shingles.
Mr.. Younie suggests that nothing
will stop this pilfering more efficient
ly than a good citizens committee
to offer rewards and help run down
the culprits.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15

An automatic typewriter operated
by electricity is used in many busi-
ness offices to turn out circular let
ters which cannot be distinguished
from those written by hand.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
A DESERVING NEWSPAPER

A large amount OF real estate has
changed hands recently In the Aber-
deem country, and many new families
have taken up their residence there
and proceeded to do their bit in pre-
venting the world famine.
The newcomers hail from all
points Of the compass and are en-
couring their distant friends to fol-
low them.
The Aberdeen Times, a weekly
newspaper published at Aberdeen,
has done much to bring the resources
of that country to the attention Of
homeseekers by constantly presenting
to its readers the facts concerning
the crops grown, the yield and the
profits to be expected from new crops
such as clover and alfalfa seed, peas,
ETC., and by this service has amply
repaid the community for its main
tenance.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
'sDAD" NAGELEY KILLED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

J. Albert Nageley, widely known in
this section of Idaho as a salesman
for the Utah Nursery company, died
in Salt Lake City June from the
effects Of tumble when his car turn
ed turtle on him two days before.
Mr.. Nageley was fifty-four years old,
native of Switzerland, who came to
this country at the age of nine. The
accident occurred on the road south
Of Sandy, Utah. He died without re-
gaining consciousness.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
LITTLE CHAUTAUQUA HERE


The chautauqua tent is here, up
stretched, complete In every detail.
It flies flags from every pole, the
Stars and Stripes, the Union Jack and
the Tricolor. 1t is encircled by a
hole-proof fence of canvass. 1t is
in the window of the Brown-Hart
store, surrounded by shirts, collars,
ties and shoes. One gets a feeling
of pleasant anticipation looking at
the Lilliputian tent, imagining it
filled with attentive listeners being
entertained as we all will be next
week in tent that by comarison
will seem to have come from Brob-
dingnag. Men take natural delight
in seein gtheir works in miniature,
even as Dean Swift took delight in
seeing men themselves in miniature.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
LITTLE GIRL HELPS
UNCLE SAM WIN THE WAR

With money of her own saving lit
tie Sybil Felt this week bought a
$50 Liberty bond, and she gave a
very good reason:
Il want to help the government
win the war;
Miss Felt is the daughter of Louis
Felt, of Rose, and the solicitor who
sold her the bond was G. B. Wheeler,
well known insurance man. Louie"
Felt is one of the first and most
highly respected citizens Of the coun-
ty, and If it is not twisting an old
saying, this little daughter is "chip
from the old block" Her example is
heroic, and in full accord with these
challenging times.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
A PATRIOTIC DUTY.
BY James A. Brady, United States
Senator from Idaho.

BY James A. Brady, United States
Senator from Idaho.
never owned government bond
in my life until now. l have just
bought Liberty loan bond. | felt
in doing so was aiding in the de-
fense of my country, even though l
am denied the privilege of the firing
line.
1t Is especially desired to distrib-
ute these Liberty loan bonds as wide
ly as possible among the people over
the country rather than simply
among banks, financiers and people
of the ordinary bond-buying class.
My only hope is that we may be able
to reach the small investor, and not
only the small investor but the patri-
otic citizen who has never been able
to buy q bond before and who will
not be able to buy one now without
self-denial. It is true these bonds are
the best investment on earth, pay
3 " per cent, can be sold in an hours
notice at any time and owning them
helps the owners credit. However,
these facts do not constitute the rea-
son why we should invest in these
bonds. Every American citizen who
by reason of sex, age or condition is
not permitted to take up arms in de-
tense of our country should buy a
Liberty bond. believe it is the pa
triotic duty of every American to
lend his aid to the government in this
way at this time, commensurate with
his ability to do SO. Let everybody
buy bond. The rest of the country
may rest assured that the people of
idaho will respond in an unselfish,
patriotic way to their country's ap-
peal for financial assistance.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
Bingham County
Raise $4,000
for Red Cross

The Red Cross is not an 0rganiza'
tion for idling, unnecessary comfort
It's work is the opposite Of war
mending where the battle has torn
and it is built on the spirit Of mercy
whereas war is full Of the spirit oi
destruction. But let no one think
it might be dispensed with. The
world has at least passed a point
where 1t will allow men to lie in
helpless suffering unsheltered and
die by inches for lack Of attending
care.
The Red Cross is civilian organ
ization, but it is as necessary to our
nation at war as is the civilian army
we are about to call to the cOlors.
It is our one redeeming feature OF
preparedness. We're 1t not for the
Red Cross this nation would be
forced to build up similar gigantic
hospital service SO that our wounded
and dying should be treated with hui
manity. President Woodrow Wilson
is president of the American Red
Cross.
Bingham county will now be called
upon to put up $4,000 for the Red
Cross, thru the state war finance
committee, because the United States
has undertaken to provide the Red
Cross with $100,000,000.
ID. H. Biethan, J. A. Toner, OF Abb
erdeen, and Peter G. Johnston are
the men who are responsible for the
raising of Bingham county's allot-
ment. They attended meeting at
Pocatello this week to arrange the
campaign and receive allotments.
Bonneville and Bannock counties re-
ceived an allotment of $4,000 each,
and as Mr.. Biethan said on his re-
turn. Bingham is getting off easy.
State Chairman Randall, who presid-
ed at the meeting, told the commit
teemen of Canadian city which has
furnished Red Cross funds to the
amount of SIT per capita. Bingham
county has to raise sum that
amounts to less than rs cents per
capita.
The funds of the association are
audited and checked up by the war
department and expended under the
departments supervision.
This county's committee will be as
sisted In every way ny tuc WOACH .
organization, which has aggressively
opened the collecting campaign and
made a good beginning on the re-
quired fund. For information about
the women's work call Mrs. G. A.
Hoover, chairman of the local Red
Cross.
What the Red Cross Does
1t cares for the sick and wounded
of our army and navy in time of
war.
1t cares for the wives. families,
and dependents of the soldiers and
sailors who are called to the front.
1t gives relief to sufferers from
earthquake, fire, famine, disease and
other disasters.
1t collects and distributes money
and supplies for relief purposes.
1t is chartered by congress. It's
accounts are audited by the war de-
partment.
1t is authorized by the government.
1t must be supported by you!
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
DEATH OF JOsHEP PERCY

Word was received here Wednes-
day of the death of Joseph Piercy,
the 17-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Watt Piercy. of Boise. Mr.. and Mrs.
Piercy were at one time residents
of Blackfoot and Joseph was born
here. He was a brother of Mrs.
Alice Piercy-Albrecht, of Pocatello,
and Philip Piercy, of Arco, both of
whom are we'll known here.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
&C Buy a Bond %
! By William K. Hamilton
of Terre Haute, Ind.

" ItYTc 1I0utc, ina.
If you want to do your part,
Buy bond,
So they'll know it's from the heart,
Gross the pond,
And they'll know that as we're in it
We are bound to fight and win it,
So you must not lose minute,
Buy bond.
If you love your native land,
Buy bond.
1t will show them where we stand,
Gross the pond.
IF you are one not fighting fit,
Or your age lets you out of it,
You can surely "do your bit"
Buy bond.
For the honor of our land,
Buy bond
So they all will understand
Gross the pond.
Though we may have differed before
About the European war,
We're American to the core.
Buy bond.
Men of many kinds and types,
Buy bond,
Will follow the Stars and Stripes
Gross the pond.
Feeling civilizations need,
Universal peace guaranteed"
They will know no class or creed.
Buy bond.
Dear "Old Glory seems to say
"Buy bond,
And we're bound to win the day
Gross the pond.
Finance the men who follow me
On the battle fields cross the sea,
To fight for peace and humanity"
Buy bond.
Don't forget the debt we owe,
Buy bond
To the years of long ago
Gross the pond.
Our freedom stopped, could not advance,
independence had little chance,
Until the money came from France.
Buy bond.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15

Germany, it is said, is scoring tri-
umph in the electrical industry not
withstanding the stress of war by
building the largest generator and
transformer in the world.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
EARrY-ONIIN

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Early announce
the marriage of their daughter, Mar
garet, to Gerald John Conlin, on
Monday, June 4.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-06-15
BINGHAM REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bingham left last
week for Utah, where they will visit
with their many friends and relatives
for some time. On June IL they at
tended the Bingham reunion, and
enjoyed happy day Of music and
sports of all kinds. This event was
for the purpose of effecting perman-
ent organization of the Bingham
family. The committee in charge
were Aranthan Bingham, Francis
Bingham, Edwin Bingham, Willard
Bingham, Mrs. Thomas Bingham and
Eugene Bingham.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
FAREWELL TO MRS. BLAiN

DOUGLAS, Aug 29.-Mrs. c. M. Blain was the guest at party given as a farewell to her last night at the home of her mother, Mrs. David Russell, with whom she and her two children have been visiting for the past ten days. Mrs. Blain formerly made her home in Douglas and the party last night was attended by many of her former neighbors, among them Mesdames John Gillian, John Livie, Alba Copeland, John Hull, P. Bloedhorn, G. Grundler, N. King, Pettygrove, Mckenzie, J. Hayes, A. l.. Anderson, c. Williams, A. Russell, T. Cashmen, D. Russell, c. M. Blain, Miss Stella Mcleod and Miss Jean Russell The evening was spent in singing, dancing and playing cards. Refreshments were served and it was 12:3 30 when goodbys were said. Mrs. McBlain and children will leave for their home in Seattle on the Dol phin sailing south tomorrow night or Friday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
BUT THREE MORE DAYS

DOUGLAS, Aug %. - But three more days remain to register for the selective draft and Chief Registration Clerk David H. Christoe will be on the job with the books open until 9 o'clock Saturday night at the drug store of E. E. Smith. There are now 120 names recorded in the Douglas registration books and 59 in the Treadwell list which is at the office of D. J. Kinzie. making 179 regis tered on the Island. Although the order providing for registration in Alaska specifics that it will end on September 2nd, the same order ex cludes holidays and Sundays. There fore, as the End comes on Sunday the law will be complied with and the books will close at 9 o'clock Sat urday night, leaving but three days after today, and after 9 o'clock Sat urday night those who have neglect ed to comply with the order of the government are subject to arrest and prosecution as traitors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
THEY DID 1T AND THEN RAISED
 THE ANTE
Red Cross Membership is Increased Over the Five Hundred Which is Re- quired For Separ-
 ate Charter

DOUGLAS, Aug. %. -, With IS names in excess of the 500 required to obtain a charter for Red Cross chapter, the Douglas Treadwell work CTS are resting on their laurels to- day.
 The big drive for members ended last night when a mass meeting was held in Labor Union Hall at which reports were submitted showing what had been done during the previous week in the line of securing sigma lures of those desiring membership in the organization, the reports show ing that 232 new names had been added. Of these J. N. Stoodie was responsible for obtaining 65, the largest list obtained by any one in dividual
 The prize of S offered by P. R. Bradley to the girl or boy under 15 years of age turning in the largest list of new Red Cross members was won by Miss Frances Cashen, who had 26, the next closest competitor being Miss Jean Faherty who obtains ed 20 names. Of the names secured 1OS were from Douglas and 126 from Treadwell, employees of the Ready Bullion mine furnishing 65 of the latter
 While there was a noticeable ab- sence of business men who should have been present. the meeting last night was a good one and the in terest shown bespoke much for it's future activity and usefulness. P. R. Bradley presided and opened the informal program with an address on the general purposes of the Red Cross. laying stress on the necessity of every person doing his or her part in backing up the soldiers on the front.
 NJ. J. O'Connor set the blood of his hearers tingling with an address that was replete in patriotic senti- ment and Americanism. Other speak CTS were Jack Wilson, E. J. White, Rev. Bollinger. M. s. Hudson, J. N Stoodie and L. s. Ferris, the latter submitting the report above referred to. Miss Eva Kirkham presided at the piano and little Miss Elsie Ed miston recited a poem for which she was awarded a silver medal at the recent l.. T. L. contest
 Mrs. Finger, president of the Doug las -Treadwell Red Gross organiza- ton announced this morning that first aidwork will be the next feat ure to be given special attention.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
WILL REMAIN OUTSIDE

DOUGLAS, Aug. %. = Miss Lena White, who accompanied her mother and brother to the outside three months ago and who remained in Se- attle for a further visit when the latter returned week ago, writes her parents that she has decided to not return north for while, having accepted position on the Lincoln County Times. a paper published at Davenport, Wash. Previous to leav- ing for the outside the first of June, Miss White had been Douglas and Treadwell correspondent for the Ju- neau Daily Empire for more than a year.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
AT DOUGLAS MOVIES

DOUGLAS, Aug 29.-Mme Petro. va will appear at the Lyric in FIX travagance" which made such a hit throughout the country on account of the expose of existing conditions to spend more than one earns.
 At the Douglas Orpheum The Builders of Castles" is on for the last time tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
MCMILLAN BACK AT ORPHEUM

DOUGLAS, Aug 29.-A. McMillan, formerly manager of the Douglas Or pheum, who resigned several months ago and went to the westward, then was taken seriously i'll, threatened with pneumonia, is now convalescent. So much improved is he that MT McMillan returns to the operating room at the Orpheum and will be in the booth tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT

DOUGLAS, Aug. 29-There will be a special meeting of the city council held tonight at z o'clock when business of importance will be up for transaction. A copper-lined steeErivited. non-corroding dog ordi- nance has been drawn which will be introduced at tonightIs meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
Do Your 9 Bits.

1 FOR SALE-New cozy bungalow.
 completely furnished. $4O0 cash. En- quire Box 3, Treadwell.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29

party of the Eton College Officers Training Corps.
 Prince Henry wore the outfit of private soldier ana carried a kit bag and he discharged the usual fatigue duties incidental to an advance party which consists of preparing the camp for the reception of the corps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29

q An honest statement of facts, placed m type in an attractive manner, will bring de- sired results when wise choice is made of the medium employed to place before the buying public the goods you wish to dis- pose of. The Empire has always given satis- faction to buyer and merchant.
 q You read this advertisement, others will read yours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
MRS. PAGER GOING HOME

DOUGLAS, Aug. 29.---Mrs. Pager, who has been here since some time in May, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Al. Eagen will leave for her home in Seattle on the next south bound trip of the Mariposa. Mrs. Pager has greatly enjoyed her first visit to Alaska
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
II JOKNSON'S SON
 MUST GO TO WAR

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. %. Iii ram Johnson, jr., son of Gov. John- son, has been certified into the army. He claimed exemption be- cause of dependent wife, but the in-law offered to support wifey dur ing the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
-THr GREAT BLAST THAI ENDED HIS cAR.Eg.
THE OLD MAN or THE MOUNTAIN AND .

THAI ENDED HIS cARsES off the Montana and took the largest blast lon the Old Man Mountain feed The had vewed tourists
 
 The ndous ark beore the exple n .~A
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
HALO FISH

DOUGLAS, Aug 29.-The fish mon gers are having a vacation from la bor, there having been no fish boats in for a day or two, owing to the stormy weather outside the channel. number of boats are expected in as soon as the wind goes down.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
KING'S FOURTH SON NOW IN A TRAINING
 CAMP WITH BRITISH

WINDSOR, England Aug. %. - Prince Henry William Frederick Al bert, fourth son of King George, went into camp with an advance
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-29
RED CROSS WILL BENEFIT

DOUGLAS. Aug. 29.--The series of basketball games being arranged be- tween the firemen of Douglas and Treadwell will be for the benefit of the Red Cross.