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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

I, c. H. Basford, president of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear,
that the foregoing statement is true
to the best my knowledge and belief.
C. H. BASFORD, President.
Correct. Attest:
J. HAROLD PUGH,
L. A. CLARK,
Directors.
(Notarial SeaD
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 4th day of January, 1917.
VIM. e. WEBB, Notary Public,
Grant County, Wis.
Never fool with a fool; he may fool
Won
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
Washington

SmOldering rumOrS that somebody
made money in the stock market with
"leak" information about the sending
Of President Wilson's peace note
blaZed up at a session of the house
rules committee at Washington when
its first hearing on Representative
Woods resolution for investigation
was held. Wood brought in the names
of Secretary Tumulty, "Mr Boiling" a
brother of President Wilson'S wife,
and others. All the persons named at
the hearing denied knowledge of the
presidents peace note until it was pub
lished.
Extension of the life of the New
lands joint railroad committee until the
converting of the Sixty-fifth congress
next December, without an additional
appropriation, was agreed to by adj
miniStratiOn leaders in congress at
Washington.
Following the cabinet meeting at
Washington, Secretary Lansing an
nOunced that President Wilson had au-
thorized him to say that the American
government had no other note in con-
temptation and that such information
was being sent to all American diplo-
matte representatives abroad.
A proposed rule to compel immedi-
ate consideration of the Adamson reso-
luton to continue the Newlands rail-
way committee for one year, favorably
reported, was defeated in the house at
Washington, 1877 to 145.
1t was announced at Washington
that Charles j. Vopicka, American min
lister, will be taken away from Bucha-
rest, as the German government asks.
The German government has cited oc-
casions on which it alleges he was I'M
neutral toward the central powers and
favored Roumania.
Senator Jones' substitute for the
Hitchcock resolution indorsing Presi-
dent Wilson'S peace note, which ap-
proves the request for peace terms
without indorsing the note itself, was
passed by the senate at Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

MAP OF WISCONSIN, Send stamp for
pocket map of Wisconsin and free
information Polk county hardwood
lands near Twin Cities. Baker S-166,
st. Croix Falls, Wis. 461
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

FOR SALE-My farm, 154 acres IL
miles northeast of court house, on
Fennimore road. Will leave from SO
to 80 per cent on the / lace for 10 yrs
at per cent. The best buy in Grant
county. w. A. Johnson. 32tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

FARM FOR SALE-18O acres, located
Il miles east of Mt. Hope Mostly
under cultivation, with fair improve
ments. Good water For further par
ticulars see Oscar Heberlein, the shoe
man, Lancaster, Wis. 24tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
FOR SALE Miscellaneous.

FOR SALE-Two rugs, one Wilton
Velvet; the other body Brussels.
One is Okla; the other 81ax11. Also a
few other household articles. See Mrs.
JOS. Hurlburt, Lancaster, Wis. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
FOR SALE-Farms.

FARM FOR SALE-For sale or rent
my farm in Beetown, miles from
Lancaster. 209 acres; fair buildings.
August Pagel, Lancaster, Wis. 46c2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
(OmciaI Publication. J

(Of1cial Publications.
Report of the condition of the Pea-
pies State Bank, located at Lancas-
ter, State Of Wisconsin, at the close
Of business on the 9th day Of Deem
Der, 1916, pursuant to call by the COM
missioner Of banking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

FOR SALE-Large hard coal base
burner stove, as good as new. Will
be sold cheap if taken at once. Geo.
P. Angus, Lancaster, Wis. 44tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
CONCEAL Publication !

(OfficlaI PubIicatiOn)
Report of the condition of the Po-
tos1 State Bank, located at Potosi.
state of Wisconsin, at the close of bus
mess on the 9th day of December,
1916, pursuant to call by the commits
sioner of banking.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
WAN ADS
ONE CENT A WORD Minimum 15c
FOR SALE-HOuses and Lots.

FOR SALE-8-room modern house
with 21a lots of ground Will sell
as much land to purchaser as he de-
s1res. Located 2 blks northwest Of
postoffice, known as the B. Stoll resi-
dence. Jas. E. Bailie, Adm, Lancas-
ter, Wisconsin. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

slOner OF banking.
Resources.
Loans and discounts -$2O2,156. 81
OVerdrafts -------- 49S.67
Bonds 1000 90
BANKING house ----------- 100000
furniture and fixtures - 1000 90
Due from approved reserve
banks ------------ S9,931. 46
Due from other banks 124.35
Checks on other banks and
cash items ------------- 6O6.O5
cash on hand ------------ 11,681.2O
Total 1911, 1854
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in IS 10000 90
surplus fund ------- 10000 90
Undivided profits -- 4,624.54
Individual deposits subject
to check ---------- 66,535.17
Demand certificates of de-
post 19,272.22
Time certificates of deposit 143, 442. "a
Savings deposits --- 55.953.94
Liabilities other than above
stated, due to First Ma
tional bank, Chicago - 1,669.73
State Of Wisconsin, county of Grant
SIS.
|, c. J. Ragatz, cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear, that
the foregoing statement is true to the
best OF my knowledge and belief.
G. ]. RAGATZ, Cashier.
Correct. Attest:
T. H. RUNKEL,
H. E. COONS,
Directors.
(Notarial SeaD
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Bird day of January 1917.
d. M. WILMOTT, Notary Public.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10
HELP WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS.

ed and adjusted, all claims against
said Maria E. Giffen, deceased:
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR
THEIR GIVEN, That all such claims
for examination and allowance must
be presented to said county court at
the court house in the city of Lancas-
ter, in said county and state, on Or
before the 9Th day of May, A. D., 1917,
or be barred
Dated January 9Th, 1917.
BY the Court:
E. B. GOODSELL, Judge.
Frank c. Meyer, attorney. 46w3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

(Official Publication)
Report of the condition of the Farm
ers & Citizens State Bank, located at
Lancaster, state Of Wisconsin, at the
close of business on the 9th day of
December 1916, pursuant to call by
the commissioner Of banking
Resources.
Loans and discounts 5 9O.775.65
Furniture and fixtures 2,262.93
Due from approved reserve
banks ---------------- 24,939.01
Exchanges for clearing
house -------------- 2291
Cash on hand ----- 5,82254
Total -----------------$123, 823.O4
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in 5 25 100000
Contingent fund ------ 3,735.51
Individual deposits subject
to check Northumberland 4O,351.7O
Time certificates of deposit 54,21128
Cashiers checks outstand-
ing 524.55
Total ---------------$ ,823.O4
State of Wisconsin, county of Grant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

Ten miners, imprisoned by the ex-
plosion of gasoline engine on the 400
foot level Of the Pittsburgh mine at
Dillon, Mont, in which three men were
killed, were none the worse following
their rescue.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

FOR SALE-10-room house, in good
condition; 2 acres of land; blocks
north of depot; easy terms, if taken
at once. Inquire Of j. Lee Wright. 46tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

FOR SALE OR RENT Bloomington
Hotel, Bloomington, Wis. Call on or
address, Everett Pritchett, Blooming
ton, WIS. 41p3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

The police at San Antonio Tex, are
circumstances Of the
death of Mrs. Richard A. Cavanaugh a
wealthy Chicago woman, who died fol-
lowing an automobile accident. Mr..
Cavanaugh is secretary Of the Illinois
Commercial Mems association.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-01-10

Never fool with fool; he may fool
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
new BLOOD IN BANK
OF EMMETT
Crawford Moore, Boise Banker,
in Directorate-Capital Stock
Increased to 100000.

The postponed annual meeting OF
the Bank of Emmett was held Tues
day. The capital stock was increased
from $4,000 to 100000, and several
changes were made in the board of
directors and officers. The board in
cludes Crawford Moore, president, of
the First National Bank of Boise. The
others are all Emmett business men.
D. H. VanDeusen was elevted presi-
dent, succeeding C. J. Billiard. R. N.
Cummings is vice president; V. T.
Craig, cashier; Lauren Dean, assist
ant cashier. Directors: D. H. Van
Deusen, R. N. Cummings, E. NJ. Reil-
ly, G. B. Mains, Lauren Dean, V. T.
Craig and Crawford Moore.
Both officers and directors are pro-
minent in the business life Of this
section, and strong, progressive and
successful men of affairs. AS presi-
dent, D. H. VanDeusen's wide ac-
quaintance throughout Gem, Canyon
and Boise counties, and his successful
career as stockman and businessman
will add still further to the conf
dence and prestige this banking insti-
tuition has enjoyed in the past.
Emmett may well be proud Of its
two banking institutions.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
1O0-F00T LEDGE OF
FREE GOLD
Valuable Strike Made in Walk
er Brothers Mine Near
Power Plant.

News Of a rich strike of free golc
in the Walker Brothers mine, Z
short distance north Of the Horseshoe
Bend power plant, was brought tc
town yesterday by E. H. McAuley
who is here from that section to spend
the week with his family. According
to Mr.. McAuley, the ledge is 100 feet
wide.
The Walker Brothers have owned
this claim for 20 years, but have
done little development work upon it.
During the past winter months they
have worked steadily and the first Of
this week opened up this immense
ledge Of free gold. The ground can
be worked easily, and a crew Of men
will be put to work at once in taking
out the ore.
Mr.. McAuley brought in sample
of copper ore from nearby claim
owned by a Mr.. Gambel, which as
says 40 per cent copper. The claim
has had little development and the
extent of the ore body is not known.
The ore also contains gold and silver,
but the value thereof in those metals
has not vet been ascertained.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
in
: - W WORD IF, CONTEST
Demonstrate Number of Words That
May Be Formed of Letters of
Music Staff.

A few weeks ago, Walter Nusbaum
teacher Of music in the city schools,
requested his pupils to see how many
words they could form by using the
letters contained in the music staff
the object being to fix the letters and
their position firmly in the minds OF
the pupils. He was surprised with the
result.
Some two hundred and fifty pupils
of the grades, from the Third to the
Eighth, entered the contest and ran
sacked dictionaries and spelling books
in quest of eligible words. Even the
teachers learned Of words they had
never heard Of before.
Jeanette Motz, a pupil Of Miss
Parsons, outshone all the rest, having
236 words. Victor Barrett, Of Miss
Kelley's room, led all the boys, hav-
ing POI.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Judge Bryan opened district court
Monday. The following cases have
been heard:
Wetherholt Estate VS.. Bean. dis
missed at plaintiffs cost
Bramblee VS.. Delamater, dismissed
for lack Of prosecution
Effie St. Clair VS.. Nick St. Clair
action for divorce. This suit was in
stituted prior to the terrible tragedy
that cost the plaintiff her life and
the defendant life term in the peni-
tentiary. Dismissed.
Shaw VS.. Schrecongost, dismissed at
plaintiffs cost.
Armstrong VS.. Hampton, set for
Monday at 10:15.
W. l. Reed VS.. F. A. DeClark, cross
complaint permitted to be filed
Elsie Crowthers VS.. Arthur Crow
theirs, decree of divorce.
Elizabeth Hankins VS.. A I. Han
kins, divorce granted
John C. Bane VS.. Walter Little, mo-
ton to dismiss argued. Taken under
advisement.
The divorce case of Meyer VS..
Meyer has occupied the court all day
today.
A special venire Of Is jurymen was
ordered for Monday morning.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
CONTRACT FOR MASON.
IC TEMPLE MADE
Will Be Two-Story Brick Build.
ing-TO be Completed
by June /.

At meeting of Butte lodge, A. f
& A. NJ, last Thursday evening, the
erection of Masonic temple on Main
street, between The Index building
and the Pioneer Furniture company
store, was authorized and the board
of trustees were instructed to carry
out the wishes of the lodge.
Bids for the construction of the
building, according to plans made
several years ago, were opened today
and the contract awarded to Berry &
Campbell for approximately $4,000
The building is to be completed by
June l.
The building will have frontage OF
80 feet and depth of 100 feet, will
be of brick with pressed brick front.
The first floor has been leased to
Moses Alexander of Boise for term
of years. The second floor will be
fitted up and furnished for the ex-
elusive use of Butte lodge, and Will
be equipped with a spacious lodge
room, parlors, banquet hall and KIT
chen. This is the elimination OF a
long-cherished desire of Emmett
Masons to own their own home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Severely Bitten by Dog.

Irving Howard, the young grandson
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Stokesbery
who has made his home with them for
sometime. was severely bitten in the
leg by a dog last week The boy
was endeavoring to drive off strange
dog that was fighting his own dog.
The strange dog sank its teeth into
the calf of Howard's leg and made a
deep cash clear to the bone. DR..
Cummings, who was called, says it
is the worst wound from a dogs bite
he has ever seen. For several days
the boy suffered severe pain, but he
is going to school again this week
and no serious results are expected.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Rome Dry Bill Passes.

Washington - The senate "oone
dry" amendment to the postal bll
prohibiting shipments of liquor into
states which have prohibition laws
was accepted Wednesday by the house
321 to ~. 1t is counted as one OF
the most far-reaching prohibition
measures in years, because 1t Will
make absolutely dry states which now
permit shipment in limited quanti-
ties. In several states the Reed
amendment would anticipate action
bv the state legislature. Arkansas,
Arizona. Idaho, Montana, Oregon,
Tennessee and Washington all have
bone dry" laws already in operation
or to become effective shortly. Utah
has enacted law effective August l.,
the legislatures of Kansas and South
Dakota have sent "bone dry bills to
their governors for signature.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED.

The need of a modern telephone
system in Emmett has long been ap-
parent; the rapid growth in the busi-
ness of the Emmett office, and the
certainty of continued growth makes
it necessity.
The present system is inconvenient,
unsatisfactory and relic of by-gone
days. AS one Emmett business man
put it, eve need self starters for our
phones. Life is too short to fool
with cranks on automobiles and tele-
phones"
Many years ago, the company
promised this city new and modern
telephone exchange. The reason given
for delaying the fulfillment of that
promise was that the business here
did not warrant it. That excuse is
no longer good The present equip
ment is inadequate to handle the
business. The present system is an
noying, unsatisfactory, provoker
of discomfort, profanity and the jim
jams.
Give us a change.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Minimum Wage Bill for Women.

The minimum wage bill, fixing So
a week as the minimum pay for wo-
men workers in Idaho, passed the
lower house of the legislature Tues
dav bv an overwhelming vote. Under
the terms of the bill, women employed
in stores, telephone offices, business
offices, laundries and factories must
be paid at least SO week. There was
no opposition to the measure when It
was called up for third reading and
there was only limited discussion The
bill permits women to serve a nine
months apprenticeship. They must
be paid S5 a week for the first three
months, under that clause, So q week
for the second three months and $50
a week for the last three months.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Holverson TO Build.

Architects are drawing plans for
a two-story brick business house for
E. L. Holverson, owner of the Bruins
wick cigar store. The building Will
be erected on the Main street lot now
occupied by Newcomers jewelry store
1t will have a basement with heat
ing plant therein. The first floor Will
be for Mr.. Holverson's own business
use. The second floor is intended as
a home for the Commercial Club and
if used for that purpose will be fitted
up to suit the desires of that organ
iZation.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22

A statement by D. S. Spencer, gen
eral passenger agent Of the Short
Line, accompanies the copies distri-
buted to the press of Idaho, to the eff
feet that the pamphlet will be widely
distributed in the east and suggesting
that names of eastern people be sent
him to whom copies Of the instructive
booklet will be forwarded. Two Of the
illustrations are Emmett scenes, one
of them showing H. L. Fest's Durocs
at breakfast time, and the other show
ing a view of the South Slope or
chards.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Give US a change.
Phagans Entertain.

Ma and Pa Phagan and the whole
Phagan family scored brilliant sue
cess with their first annual ball, Civ
en- Monday evening in Pleasure Club
hall. Seldom has such gracious hos
pitality and such generous entertain
ment been extended before in this
city. The hall decorations were pecul-
iarly appropriate to the occasion.
Stately pine trees reared their tall
spires here and there, evergreen
branches dimmed the lights and fes-
tooned the orchastra's alcove and the
pretty bower in which punch was
served. Long streamers of green and
white ribbons hung from ceiling and
walls, and across the wall in the rear
end of the room the word "Phagan"
in large letters composed of ever
greens was emblazoned. When the
grand march, led by Mr.. and Mrs. J.
P. Dion, formed and gracefully swept
back and forth over the florr the
scene was one of brilliance and beauty
Thirty-five couples were in the line.
Fred Amsbaugh was floor manager
and he is a past master. Every one
of the Phagans was committee to
see that everybody got acquainted
and had a good time, and the duty
was not neglected. At midnight the
guests enjoyed banquet at the Palm.
Covers were laid for 135 and there
were no vacant chairs. Then the
dance was resumed until 2 o'clock.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
The Universal Tractor.

The NJ. & VI. Garage has taken the
agency for the Universal Tractor At
tachment, an inexpensive and eff
cient piece Of machinery that may be
attached to a Ford or any other car
and transform it into a tractor for
service on the farm. The change
from car 10 q tractor can be made
in a short time 1t then becomes a
powerful machine for blowing, cul-
tivating, pulling loaded wagons or
any other farm work The NJ. & NJ.
company has ordered 25 Of these at
tachments and will demonstrate its
practicability within the next few
weeks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
A Bas the Groundhog.

Yesterday was the time for Spring
to hand Winter his passports with
peremptory instructions to get hence,
according to two of Gem county
weather prophets, Brother Linebarger
of Squaw creek and Farmer Jim Jones
of Emmett-prophets in whom The
Index had pinned its faith. The
grounding also corroborated both pro-
phets. But, alas, our faith was scat
tered to the four winds of heaven
Yesterday morning when we awoke
to find the country in the grasp Of a
miniature blizzard. The wind drove
a snowstorm at a 30-mile clip. At
noon snow turned to rain. The tenn
perature ranged during the day from
26 to 43 degrees above zero. OF
course, if spring comes on in the
next few days, our two weather pro-
phets will be duly reinstated in the
public favor; otherwise, they will be
deposed and new idols set up.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Hartleys to Caldwell.

Ray Hartley last week purchased
an interest in the Studebaker Auto
Agency of his uncle, Ross Madden, in
Caldwell, and he and his family moved
to that town on Monday. Mr.. Hart
ley's experience in his handling of
these cars in Emmett during the last
two years, coupled with the increased
trade territory the Caldwell Agency
affords, makes a bright outlook for
him in his new field and his very
many Emmett friends extend best
wishes for his success
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Buys Pure Bred Cattle.

Mr.. and Mrs. Towns Mathews, for
mer Bramwell ranchers, but now To-
Gated near Banks, were in town Tues
day on their way home from Nam
pa, where Mrs. Matthews had purchas-
ed 13 head of pure-bred Red Polled
cows and heifers from l to 8 years
old The statement that Mrs. Mat
thews herself bought them is made
advisedly, because she is a thorough
judge of good stock and takes spec
ial interest. Towns says he goes
along simply to carry the pocketbook.
The cattle have been moved to the
ranch of their son-in-law, R. C.
Hughes, where they will be fed until
grass comes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22

A new order has been put in force
at the telephone exchange. Patrons
are required to give the number, in
stead of the name, of the party they
desire to call. If you don't know the
number you must call for "lnforma-
ton" Now, don't get sore at the
operators. They are not to blame;
they are simply obeying orders from
a .higher up" If you can't be pleas
ant. be as pleasant as you can.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Announcement.

l wish to announce to the people
Of Emmett and vicinity that l will
soon open an office in this city for
the new, successful and common
sense method Of caring for the human
body in disease. If you have never
heard of chiropractic l shall be glad
TO explain it to you. If you know
anything Of it you surely must know
OF its great merits Anyway, l shall
be glad TO meet you and talk it over.
Office location announced later.
E. F. MOON, Chiropractor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Rootlegger Heavily Fined.

A fine of $500 and Imprisonment
for six months was the penalty Judge
E. L. Bryan imposed upon Henry
Page of Payette when he appeared
before him in the district court Tues
day and entered a plea of guilty
of violation of the statewide prohi-
bition law. The specific violation for
which Page received the sentence was
for selling case of whisky. 1t is
reported that the case of spirits cost
him $50 and that when taken in Gus
tody he had an additional five cases
in his possession.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-02-22
Burned by Gasoline.

Tom Geelan, sub-contractor or
the log pond work at the mill, is suf-
fering from two badly burned hands
While priming his automobile the
cotton gloves he was wearing became
saturated with gasoline and spark
from the starting apparatus set them
on fire. Before he could remove the
gloves the palms of both hands as
well as the fingers were burned to
a blister. He will be unable to work
for several weeks.