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Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05

Governor Alexander has appointed
b. Harvey Alfred, speaker of the
house of representatives of the last
legislature. director of the Farm Mar
kets Bureau, to succeed w. G. Scholtz
who has been at the bureau since its
organization. Mr.. Alfred is a Bling
ham county farmer, and close stu
dent of scientific farming, and 1t is
thought will make an excellent d.
rector of this bureau.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATION.
Jerome Citizens Pledge Their 10y.
atty to the Nation at a Large
Mass Meeting.

In compliance with a proclamation
issued by Governor Alexander, and
concurred in by the Village Trustees
of Jerome, Chairman Trail of the
village board proclaimed Tuesday
afternoon as half holiday, and re-
quested the citizens of the town and
surrounding country to meet in mass
convention at the Amusement Hall
on that date to pledge their loyalty
to the nation in its hour of interna-
tional discussions If there was ever
any remote idea in the mind of any
one as to the beating of the patriotic
hearts of the citizens of Jerome, the
enthusiasm manifested upon this oc-
casion demonstrated the loyalty Of
our citizens to the flag and nation.
All business houses we're closed
during the hours of the meeting and
the schools being dismissed, the
scholars marched in a body to the
hall with flags flying from many
hands. The boy scouts were also out
In uniform as were also the camp
fire girls, and the town in general
put on a holiday appearance with
flags and bunting flying from bust
ness houses and residences.
Long before the hour of the meet
ing the Amusement Hall was crowded
to overlooking, and many who came
later were unable to gain admittance.
The meeting was presided over by
Chairman Trail, who took occasion
to briefly state the object of the
same. Fosters orchestra was in at
tendance and enlivened the occasion
by the rendering of patriotic airs
Copies of America" "The Star
Spangled Banner" and "Dixie's Land"
Were distributed among the audience
and lead by glee club all joined in
singing these national airs.
The meeting was opened by a
prayer by Rev. Fletcher, and this
was followed by short addresses by
our local citizens including Prof.
Massey, ]. c. Martin, A. B. Barclay,
r. s. Feurtado and VIM. A. Peters.
1t would be impossible for us to even
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
Making A Good Start.

Another very interesting and
largely attended meeting of the new
ly organized Jerome Commercial
Club was held on Friday evening
last. Some forty members were
present and considerable enthusiasm
was shown
The committee on constitution and
bylaws which was appointed at a
former meeting submitted their re-
port, which. with a few amendments
was adopted.
President Eichelberger announced
the following standing committees:
The evening was taken up mostly
by brief reports from the chairman
of each of these committees, all of
whom pledged earnest work along
the lines mapped out for their COM
mittee.
Upon motion of Mr.. Feurtado a
committee was appointed to draft a
resolution to be forwarded the Idaho
congressional delegation pledging the
support of the business men of Je-
rome to the President of the United
States in the present international
complications. The committee pre-
sented the following resolution which
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas: Congress will on April
End convene for the purpose of con-
sidering grave International ques-
tons; and
Whereas; the said information
al questions may develop into a de-
claration of war;
Be it resolved: That we the Je-
rome Commercial Club In meeting as
sembled do hereby pledge our Moral,
Physical and Financial support to the
President of the United States, In any
action he may see fit to take for the
protection of the lives and property
of American citizens.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet again at the call of the Presi-
dent.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
April Snow Blockades.

When we should be expecting
warm April rains, it is somewhat in
teresting to read about the snow
blockades that are sadly interfering
with railroad traffic in this section.
The HALEY News-Miner of last week
gives the following as regards the
condition of railroad traffic on the
Wood River and Hill City branches
of the Short Line:
The rotary snowplow which was
working on the Hill City branch Fri
day afternoon and evening, to relieve
the rotary and other equipment STALL
ed at Macon, met with an accident TO
Its machinery and had to be sent to
Pocatello for repairs.
There are yet IA miles of road on
which there are from to 16 feet OF
solidly packed snow to be cut
through before the rotary, four dead
engines and a train can be taken ont
of the cut at Macon.
Just when the Wood River branch
VIII be cleared and traffic resumed is
not known. The railway company is
doing everything possible to relieve
the situation.
The rotary pillow which started out
on the Hill City branch Friday would
have cleared this branch first, but for
the fact that It is the company's large
machine and cannot be run over the
Wood River branch tracts. The ro-
tary which is stalled at Macon is the
only one which could be used on this
branch.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Notice is hereby given by the
Board of Trustees of the Village of
Jerome, Idaho, that on Tuesday,
April the oath, 1917, at the Village
Hall in Jerome, Idaho, an election
will be held to elect five CD men,
bers of the Board of Trustees, said
members to serve a term of two
years.
The polls will be open and the
qualified voters of said Village may
cast their ballots between the hours
of nine o'clock A NJ, and seven
o'clock P. NJ, on said date.
(SeaD R. H. TRAIL,
Chairman.
(Attest) B. o. HILL,
Village Clerk. Tat.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
Notice to Stockmen.

Have arranged to take and care for
herd of cattle in the hills the com
ing summer, and can handle a few
more. Anyone having cattle or
horses that they wish herded, please
see or address, Paul Mcintyre, ~
miles west Of Jerome, Phone 42-2m,
or Fred Roberts, Hagerman Idaho.
6-tf.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
Baptist Church.

'N' W. Corner of Park
rev George, District missionaru
VIII preach morning and evening II
d. H. and 8 p. m, April sth.
Sunday School will have pos,ou
exercises at 9:45 a. m.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Presbyterian Church

Inc Sunday School will give its
special Easter program at the rey,,
lar church hour, IL a. M. SUNDAY
Aprii sth' A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
For Rent.

120 acre farm for rent 3 p miles
from Jerome. 40 acres in old alfalfa,
balance wheat ground. Inquire
George A. Bremen. sgt.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
For Sale.

Good second hand Ford will sell
for cash or on time. See Gillespie
& Hale. 3-tf.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
Barred Rock Setting Epys

FROM good stock and fine layers
4oc a dozen. Edith w. Hess, 2 miles
west and " south. "a
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
For Rent.

12O acre farm for rent 3 Y miles
from Jerome. 40 acres in old alfalfa.
balance wheat ground. Inquire
George A Bremen. sgt
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
For Sale.

80 acres. Nothing better on the
tract, sS5 an acre. 35 acres In grass
Terms. Barnett Stillwen. Aft
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05
For Sale.

Choice seed potatoes, alfalfa and
wheat, home grown. Best in country.
Inspection solicited. Hale Building,
Old Penney Store Room.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-04-05

Good 40 acres for rent. See Geo
Bremen. Jerome, Idaho. 5-9t.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
BOOZE TRANSFORMS MR..
CLARK INTO RAGING LION;
ASSESSED FINE OF SIS

w. H. Clark of this city drew a
fine Of SIS and costs, amounting to
$24 in all, before Police Magistrate
Walter Sterland in police court Sat
urday. Charge against Clark was as
sault and battery, preferred by J.
Pollman. Clark and Pollman resided
together in the north portion of
town. The former became saturated
to the danger point Friday evening,
after quaffing large and assorted
consignment Of liquid nourishment,
and proceeded to beat up his fellow
householder. A call for an officer
was sent in, and Night Policeman Nc
Donough and Deputy Arnie Branick
appeared and took Clark in custody.
The prisoner showed fight, but his
warlike spirit was curbed in quick
order and he was lodged in the bas.
tile. Fine assessed by Magistrate
Sterland was paid.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
MASONIC WORK IS
SHOWN BY HEBRON

Members of Dickinson Lodge, No.
80, A. F. & A. NJ, witnessed exempli-
fication of the lodge work Saturday
evening by Hebron lodge brothers,
members of the local order. Hebron
Masons, affiliated with the Dickinson
organization, plan to organize lodge
in their home city and demonstrated
the work in order that recommends
tion might be secured from the lodge
of which they are now members.
Those who exemplifed the work
were: w. M, DR.. A. F. E. Schier-
baum; S. w., A. Beyers; J. w., DR..
H. Y. Deibert; S. D., E. Krauth; J. D.,
J. R. Kircheis; Tyler, N. H. Itrich.
Others here from Hebron included F.
C. Saxowsky, V. Woolery, E. Wiegel,
C. D. Smith, John Moses and Mr..
Kellar.
Third degree was conferred on At
torney Sam P. .Halpern Of Hebron, who
was in this city on his honeymoon trip,
coming here from Minneapolis. Re-
freshments were served at conclus-
ion of the exempliication.
Application for charter for the
Hebron lodge will be made at next
grand lodge convocation, to be held
next summer. A new building is be-
ing erected for the order in Hebron
and will be in readiness in the near
future.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
Hebron Organizes.
RICHARDS ON EXEMPTION
BODY OF NORTH DAKOTA;
LOCAL BOARD ORGANIZES

w. L. Richards of this city was
Tuesday named member of the state
exemption board by Governor Lynn j.
Frazier. Other members Of the
board are J. N. Hagan of Bismarck,
commissioner of agriculture and
labor; J. H. Solstad Of Grand Forks,
recommended by the American Feder-
alton Of Labor; DR.. E.. w. Darrow of
Fargo; and Judge L. E. Birdzell of
the supreme court
The exemption board will make final
recommendations on applications for
exemptions and appeals from the ord
ers of the district boards.
Stark county exemption board met
this week and completed organization,
with Sheriff T. N. Hartung, chairman;
J. L. Hughes, clerk; and DR.. w. H.
Long, examining physician. Local
exemption board has completed its
task Of making a list Of serially num-
bered copies Of registration cards. A
copy Of this. list must be mailed ta
the provost general by July Z. G
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
BUSINESS HERE IS
INJURED BY FIGHT
AGAINST RED TRAIL

Dickinson is being deprived of le-
gitimate business which should
rightfully come to this city, and
other cities along the Red Trail, in
cluding Jamestown, Bismarck and
Mandan, are likewise sufferers from
activity of Twin City interests who are
diverting travel from themRed Trail
to the Yellow route. Discrimination
of hotel men in particular is charged,
it being stated that they boost for
the Yellow Trail and divert much
travel which, would ordinarily and
from choice pass through the best
cities Of North Dakota, sending mo-
torists through Aberdeen, Watertown
and along the Milwaukee line instead.
The Mandan Commercial Club is
taking up the matter, in an attempt
to interest other cities along the Red
Trail in the movement to secure for
this route greater motor travel. An
attempt will be made to impress on
tourists the merits of the Red Trail
as an overland route, and it is said
that the local Commercial Club and
the Dickinson Auto Club will join in
the move to fight the discrimination
against the Red Trail.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
BUILDING OF
LEF0R ROAD
IS ASSURED
ARE SELECTED AND
PLANS LAID AT ENTHUSI-
ASTIC SESSION.
More Than 600 Are Present at IncOr-
poration Meeting-Will Rush
Work of Construction.

Incorporation meeting of the Dick
inson-Lefor-Leipzig Farmers Con-
struction Co. was held in Lefor Mon
day, with more than 600 present.
Purpose Of the new corporation is to
build a railroad line from Dickinson
to New Leipzig, and the company is
capitalized at 100000. Directors and
officers were elected and a splendid
program Of speeches given in the
Lefor hall.
Many were present from Dickinson,
New Leipzig, Jordan, Villa and other
points along the proposed line, and
all are enthusiastic boosters for the
new project. At least twenty five
autoloads of boosters were present
from the territory southeast Of New
Leipzig, the southern terminus.
Early in the morning a cannon
was fired, as signal that program
of the day was to start. At 8 o'clock,
the Lefor band opened the program
with several selections. Then the
crowd marched to the Lefor hall,
which was crowded to the doors.
L. A. Simpson of Dickinson gave
the speech of welcome to the assem-
blage. He referred briefly to the
laws governing corporation and
pointed out some facts concerning the
building Of the road.
Others present spoke briefly and
then Adam A. Lefor, president of the
company, outlined plans of the cor
poration and stated that work on the
line would be started in a short time.
At the election, area covered by the
road was divided into five districts,
with two directors elected from each
with exception Of the Lefor district
which will be represented by three
Eleven directors in all were chosen
as follows: Adam a. Lefor, Nick A
Lefor, w. J. Motley, Carl Rieman
Peter Wegesser, John Miller,-' Nicl
Reiner, J. J. Fuchs, William Salzer
John Kuck and Reinhold We're
After the mass meeting, a directors
meeting was held and the following
officers named:
Adam A. Lefor, president; w. J
Motley, first vice president; J. J
Fuchs, second vice president; Nick
Reiner, third vice president; and Nick
A. Lefor, secretary treasurer.
Purchase Of right-of-way will be
undertaken at once by the corpora
tion. The subscribers were requested
to pay in 10 per cent of the stock sub
scribed. This money is to be used in
covering expenses, paying for surveys
profles, blue prints and for buying
part of the right About
$1O5,O worth of stock has been sub
scribed, divided among 206 subscrib-
ers. Sale of stock will be continued
and as soon as practicable grading
will be started. President Lefor will
go east in short time to purchase
steel, ties and other material, and
one or two representatives of the
company will start buying right-of-
way at once.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
MACHINE. .GUN
CO. CERTAINTY
IN DICKINSON
NEW UNIT TO REPRESENT THIS
CITY IN SECOND REGIMENT
OF STATE.
w. J. Orchard, Booster for Move, Re.
ceives Approval of Leaders,.
Baird May Be Captain.

A machine gun company for Dickjn-
son in the new North Dakota Second
regiment is prospect which is al
most a certainty, according to WORD
received late this morning by Wei
land J. Orchard Of this city from
Adjutant General Fraser. Mr.
Orchard has been in communication
with Mr.. Fraser and T. H. Tharalson
retiring adjutant, for several day
with regard to- the matter, and ha'
been assured of the hearty suppor
Of these gentlemen, both being eager
that Dickinson raise this unit. The
local man has sounded sentiment il
the city during the past few days, il
order to ascertain whether the quota
of men could be raised here, anc
states that he feels certain that the
company can be recruited to full
strength within a few days.
L. R. Baird of this city has beer
suggested for captain of the com
pany, and this choice meets Will
hearty approval of military authori
ties of the state, who regard Mr.
Baird as one of the most efficient Of
fcers in North Dakota. Mr.. Baird i:
considering the matter and it is be-
lieved that he will consent to tuke
charge of the unit. He has had {
great deal of military experience, anc
his popularity will go long way to-
ward recruiting the unit here.
The machine gun company would be
an almost independent unit, and serv'
ice in company Of this sort is fa1
more attractive than service IN the
ordinary infantry unit. From foul
to six guns would be in charge. Of
the company, and maximum strength
in men is about 80, with a possible
minimum of 40. There are four Of.
fcers, captain, first lieutenant ano
two second lieutenants. The company
would serve almost directly under the
colonel.
A number of local men have ex-
pressed their intention Of enrolling ir
the company if formed, and it is be-
lieved there would be no difficulty in
recruiting to full strength in this
section of the Slope. Any man who
contemplates joining and wishes in
formation in the matter may consult
Mr.. Orchard at the Mcdonald drug
store, and he will explain plans in de-
tail.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
PROPERTY OWNERS
VOICE PROTEST ON
SIDEWALK BUILDING

Dickinson city council held July
meeting Monday evening in the city
hall. Protest Of property owners
against plan for building sidewalks
along Second Street was voiced, with
Charles Starke as spokesman for the
protestors. Mr.. Starke declared that
with present high prices and many de-
mands on the purses of property
holders, it is inadvisable to make the
proposed improvement at this time,
and entered protest against such
course. No action was taken in the
matter. Regular order of business
was dispensed with in order to allow
hearing on the protest. =
Bills amounting to S4,905.25 were
allowed. All banks of Dickinson were
designated city depositaries. A COM
munication from the postoffice depart
ment, anent beautifying of grounds
about the new government building,
was read. Reeves & Ramsey Of
Davenport, Ia., landscape architects in
charge of the work, desire to plant
trees outside the lot line, and as the
government has no appropriation for
this purpose or for care of the trees,
the city is asked to provide for the
improvement. The communication
was placed on file.
The city will donate water to be
used by Stark county for the purpose
Of sprinkling the court house lawn
during the months of July, August
and September, no charge being made.
No action was taken with regard
to sewer and water extensions, and no
report has yet been received from
the band committee. It is probable
that some action will be taken with
regard to financing a band before the
appropriation meeting.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
CAR ROBBER
BAKER AGAIN
IN CUSTODY
SLIPPERY FUGITIVE is RECAP
TURED NORTH Or GLENDIVE
AFTER CHASE.
Jail Breaker is RetaMen After Flight
Through Many S.a.es in Effort
TO Ei;lde Pursuers.

George Baker, convicted boxcar
robber and jail breaker, who, in COM
pany with Clifford Lowell, also impli-
Gated in the car robGerics, sawed his
way to lioe!tS. from the Stark county
Jail several weeks ago, was recap
tured by Montana officers north of
Glendive TINS week, and Wednesday
was brought back to this city by
Deputy Arrie Branick and again
placed in the local Jail. He was taken
to Bismarck Friday to begin serv-
ing his sentence Of one year for the
car robbcries. After this time is
served, lie Will probably be arraigned
for jail break k.ny, which in this state
carries d penalty Of f ON one to five
years.
Lowell is sill at large, but it is
said that local officers hope to bag
the fugitive within short time, as
trace Of hin, has been found.
Baker has Travelled over large
territory in an attempt to elude the
Stark county sl1erif''s force, which has
been hot on his trail since his break
! for freedom. He has averted capture
by only 2 few hours time on two oc-
casions. Baker declares that he has
been in St. Louis, Kansas City and
Canada since he left here. Sheriff
Hartung tra;!ed him to a point north
of Glendive last week and through CO.
operation Of Montana authorities ef-
fected his arrest at once.
Baker had resided in this city since
last fall, and his wife is still resi-
dent of Dickinson. Robberies for
which he was convicted took place in
the local N. P. yards, large quantity
of valuable merchandise being pill
fered. Baker has proven slippery
customer, eluding the local officers
when first charged with the offense,
and escaping to the Standing Rock
reservation, where he was captured.
Then a few days after his trial, he
made his second getaway, but vigi-
lance of the sheriff's office has finally
resulted in landing him in state
prison.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
SUMNER STUDENTS
ARE BENEFITED BY
INTERESTING TALKS

Addresses on special subjects by in
teresting speakers have featured the
past week at sessions of the Dickin-
son summer school, talks being given
each day to the students. John
Orchard spoke this friday morning
to an interested audience on work Of
the Red Cross, his address being in-,
spring, and he was given closest att
tention. This afternoon, Mr.. Hollis,
of the state agricultural college,
speaks to the students, and this even
ing. he will deliver an illustrated lec-
ture in the high school auditorium to
which the public is invited.
Speakers and their topics have
been: Mr.. Nugent, Current Events;
Mr.. Lewis, Agriculture; Miss Clark,
Stories for Children; Miss Grant, Bird
Study; Mr.. Hanson, How Bowman
County Takes Care of Hygiene; Mr..
Ward, Use of Blanks and Reports;
State Superintendent MacD Donald, The
Rural School Teacher; H. C. Berry.
Patriotism; the Rev. j. c.. Dulings
readings; Superintendent Beg, War
Economy. Miss K. ..hieea siagarty
also pleased with a
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
Lightning
Strikes Elevator of Farmers
Grain Co. and Residence of
Alex. Coffin.

Lightning struck the elevator of
the Farmers Grain Co. and the resi-
dence of the Rev. Alex Coffin during
the severe electrical and rain storm
of Wednesday evening. But little
damage was done at each place, no
fire starting. Roof of the Coffin
house was somewhat damaged, the
bolt piercing the roof near the
chimney. Mr.. Coffin was standing in
the yard and his wife was sitting on
the front porch, but neither was in
jured.
At the Farmers Grain Co. the roof
was damaged, and lights and tele-
phones put out Of commission. Two
by-fours and braces were splintered
into kindling wood, but no blaze start :
ed. Loss is covered by insurance.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1917-07-07
SHOOTS FATHER IN
HIP, THOUGHT GUN
WAS NOT LOADED

C. A. Nelson, employe of the West
ern Union, residing in the Berringer
flats, had narrow escape from seri-
GUS injury July 4, when he was shot
in the hip. He is now confined to
his home, but wound was not deep
enough to cause fear of serious re-
suits.
Nelson's son asked him, on the
morning of the Fourth, if he might
take revolver which was in a trunk
for the purpose Of shooting blank
cartridges. The gun, of .32 caliber,
was in the trunk with a number of
other articles, and was thought by
the son to be unloaded. It had con-
tanned no shells when he had last
seen it, but in the meantime Mr..
Nelson had loaded it.
Mr.. Nelson's son found the gun
after a short search and in some man
ner pulled the trigger, discharging it..
The bullet struck Mr.. Nelson in the
left hip, making a flesh wound, but
fortunately not shattering the bone.
Medical aid was at once summoned.
The bullet was removed today by phy-
sicians, and Mr.. Nelson will be able
to return to his work in a short
time.