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Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
PROSPERITY In MIDDLETOWN

The last of the farm sales in this
neighborhood took place last week,
when George Hurd living near Odessa
disposed of the stock and implements
on farm he had sold to Earle Pleasan-
ton.
More sales took place this year than
ever known before, and the prices ruled
high, especially for good cattle, heavy
horses and mules. 1t is estimated that
within a radius Of fifteen miles of
Middletown the proceeds of farm sales
within the past sixty days will amount
to more than $4,000. Richard L.
Price, credit man for Jesse L. Shepherd,
acted as inside clerk at the majority of
the sales, and settled for more than
$4,000 worth of property.
The greater part of the stock and
implements were bought by people liv-
ing near. Julian G. Cleaver, a local
stock dealer, probably bought more of
the stock than any other one person,
and he settled for more than $4,000
worth of stock all of which has been
resold
The prosperity of this section is shown
by the fact, that Notwithstanding all
the sales gave from ten to twelve
months credit, more than one-half of
the amounts of all the sales have been
settled in cash.
The local banks of Middletown and
Odessa are now carrying more money on
deposit than ever in their histories, with
little or no local demand for loans. Be-
tween March Z, 1916, and March 5, 1917,
the New Castle County National Bank
of Odessa gained $51, 726. %, or from
$119, 1886. O6 to S171, 562. "a, about 43 per
cent.
The Citizens National Bank of
Middletown, in the same time, gained
s94, $685.. or from S276, 1O1. .O9 to $780,
471.24, about "a pei cent,
The greatest gain. in all probability.
ever made in country bank is that of
the Peoples National of Middletown,
which gained S164, 3l78l, or from 1884,
748 S. to 1929, sc. So, or almost 100 per
cent.
The total deposits of the thee banks
amounted on March Z, 1916, to $780,
686. so, and on March 5, 1917, to $751;
O99.94, a gain of $3lO, 413. "A, a gain for
the three banks combined of more than
SIS per cent in the year.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
WILLIAM HARRINGTON

William Harrington, keeper of the
Baker Range Light, near Port Penn
was found by his wife in dying condi-
ton in a wheat field between the light
station and Port Penn Road, about 6
o'clock Saturday night. Mrs. Harrington
summoned help from the neighborhcod
but before Mr.. Harrington could be got
ten into the house he had expired.
Mr.. Harrington had been in ill health
for sometime, and underwent an operat-
ton short time ago. He is survived by
his. wife and two sons, James aud Wal
ter, neither of whom live at home.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Delegate to National Convention

Mrs. John B. Cleaver has been honor
ed by being elected delegate from the
State to the National Convention of the
Parent-Teacher Association to be held
next month in Washington, D. C.
The State President of the Association
Mrs. Harrington will accompany Mrs.
Cleaver. The Convention will continue
for five days and Mrs. Cleaver antici-
pates delightful trip.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Products Thru Parcel Post Increase

The volume of farm products sent di-
rectly from the farms, thru the parcel
post, to the tables of Philadelphia, is
daily increasing. Hundreds of families
in Philadelphia are taking advantage of
this method of overcoming, in a mea-
sure, the high prices of butter. eggs,
poultry and other farm products.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Tomatoes $l4.25 a Ton

Harry Preston, owner of the tomato
cannery, has been contracting with the
farmers for tomatoes at $14.25 q ton,
while it was thought that the price
would be SIS. As Mr.. Preston furn.
ishes the baskets it is considered fair
price. About 200 acres have been con-
tracted for.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Celebrates Birthday Anniversary

Mi. Charles P. Cochran celebrated his
18th birthday anniversary on Tuesday
at his home on South Broad Street, by
giving a family dining. His guests
were Mrs. Joseph H. Mendinhall Miss
Corrine Mendinhall of Wilmington; Mrs.
R. Alvin Cochran, Mr.. and Mrs. C. NAL
colin Cochran, Miss Alberta Cochran and
Master Malcolm Cochran Jr. of Middle
toWu.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
MIR. Lattomus Injured

John S. Lattomus, formerly druggist
of Townsend, who now conducts large
farm near there, was seriously hurt Fri
day afternoon when his horse he was
driving ran away. Mr.. Lattomus was
thrown out of his wagon and still un-
conscious at late hour in the Afternoon.
His right shoulder blade probably is fra
tured besides other severe injuries. The
horse was stopped by several men.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Many Condensed News Items Of
the Past Week
In THIS AND NEARBY POINTS

Robbins singing.
Gardeners cleaning up.
More rain this week.
Farmers are planting potatoes.
Apple growers are spraying trees.
Trim rose bushes now if you desire tt
have fine roses.
More than 70 per cent of the exports
of Jamaica come to the United States.
Tomorrow will be Palm Sunday.
Easter Sunday follows on April 8.
The despised back yard is suddenly
blooming forth into an agricultural
ideal.
Mrs. A. K. Hopkins entertained the
U. I. C. Sewing circle at her home on
Wednesday evening.
Spring has arrived. Winter is a
thing of the past-in fact before long
we may wishing for a little cool
weather 4or change.
The most successful trapping season
in several years is now drawing to a
close. On account of the good prices
which have prevailed for the pelts and
meat, the trappers have been able to
do well on the marches.
Pleasant Summit w. c. T u. will
hold the next meeting at Mrs. Jennie
Benson's on Thursday afternoon, April
5, 1917. The entertainment Committee
will please furnish suitable music and
recitations. A full attendance desired.
Important business.
According to the annual financial
statement of the town of Delaware
City, for the year ending March 26, the
total receipts are $40, 438 SO, included in
which were $6,61242 in taxes and
$104 so in fines. The total assessment
is 1914, 574 and the rate 80 cents on the
$10O.
List of letters remaining in the Post
Office unclaimed at Middleletown, Del
aware, week ending March 22d, 1917,
are:- Mrs. Eliza Scott, Mrs. Kate
Wright, Miss Mamie Norris, John
Ranales aud j. V. Merrick, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt N. Willis en-
tertained at dinner Tuesday evening, at
their home near town, Mr. and Mrs.
James L. Warren, near Mt. Pleasant,
Mr.. Robert A. Cochran and daughters
and Miss Hattie Cochran.
The Town Commissioners of the town
have had placed in the public square a
traffic post around which all motorists
are compelled to go, and the drive to
the right ordnance will in the future be
strictly enforced.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Contestants in Spelling Contest

The board of examiners of the State
Board of Education met at Dover last
week and named the contestants in the
final State spelling contest. They are
Francis r. Cochran, Mlddletown;
Frances Jones, Francis S. SAMSON,
Geofgetown; Charles B. Hutchinson,
Delmar; Violet E. Morris, Harrington;
Ruth Wainwright, Seaford; Anna E.
Wagner, uontchanin. These eight con-
testants passed the ordeal of spelling
correctly two test lists of fifty words
each.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31

No matter what kind Of Easter
hat you have in mind, you can get
it at Fogel and Burstan's.
Our Trimmed Millinery at $3.50
to $50 includes style, size and color
that will please you. Sport hats
CSC to $3.50. Children hats Soc to
$3.50. Fogel and Burstan.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31

New Easter Suits and Coats, for
Ladies, Misses and Children. Ysu
will saws money on every garment
you buy here. We realized that
pieces weregoing skyrocketing, and
bought accordingly. The result is
the lowest prices, anywhere for
such good Stylish up-to-date
Merchandise. Fogel and Burstan.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31

The Delaware State Board of Educa-
ton has granted teachers certificates to
Principal G. w. w. Schantz, of Dover,
graduate of Franklin and Marshall
College. Pennsylvania, and Mrs Nellie
L. Marshall, Of Dover, graduate Of
Tuskeegee Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute of Alabama. Both Of the schools
have been added to the States list of
approved institutions. -
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
Box Social at Woodland School

Woodland School. near Middletown,
will give box social Thursday night
April 5. Proceeds for benefit of the
School. All are welcome. Boxes will
be greatly appreciated. Cake, ice cream
aud candy will be sold.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
PALM SUNDAY

HcIns Oes AAoAhS cNou6Cuos
- 29th. srd Sunday after Easter.
PALM SUNDAY
"On the next day much people, that
were come to the feast, when they heard
that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
took branches of palm-trees, and went
forth to meet Him, and cried Hosanna. "
St. John, XIII IL, 13.
Palm Sunday is the beginning of the
Holy Week, in which our Savior suffer:
ed. Its name commentaries His entry
into Jersalem, when the multitude car
ried palmbranches, emblems of victory,
in their hands, and the air was filled
with shouts in His honor from the same
voices that were so soon to cry:"Away
with Him! Cruelty HIM. They entered
the holy city in triumph, and the children
who marched in the procession chanted
the Hosanna to His praise when they
reached the temple.
The whole week IS one of great SOL
emnity, and the Church calls her child
rem together day by day to hear the
story of His Passion; that with more
and more awe, reverence, and humilia-
tion we may approach the final day when
His great sorrow was crowned, and His
great sacrifice completed.
THE FLORAL DECORATION OF THE CHURCH
FOR EASTER
Those who may desire to contribute
Easter flowers are asked to have them
delivered at the church on. Saturday
morning. Contributions of flowers
household plants, palms ferns, ETC., and
offerings of money are acceptable.
Please notify members of the Chancel
committee, or the Rector.
Notes: The service on Maunday Thurs
day will be Of the nature of preparation
for the Easter Communion.
Let US have good attendance at the
Goob Friday services If you cannot
de present during the entire Three Hours
spend part of the time at the service.
The usual working session of the Sum
day School will be omitted on Easter
Day, but all children are requested to
be present and to bring their Missionary
Mite Boxes.
The Choir will render a very appro-
pirate and beautiful musical programme
on Easter Day. Public cordially invited
to the services.
First the cross, then the crown. Yet
how many persons will presume to claim
the Easter joy, without first entering
into the spirit of Good Friday. 'Is it
nothing to you, all We that pass by?"
He warned. Only faithful Holy Week
can secure the reward of happy Eas-
ter. Good Friday and Easter are linked
together, and he who would claim the
latter should be honest enough to accept
the former.
Middletown transcript., 1917-03-31
ST. ANNE'S CHURCH NOTES

Sunday, April 1st. Sixth Sunday ir
Lent palm Sunday
Service: 1890 Sermon and Holy Com
munion,
11.45, Sunday School session,
7:30, Evening Prayer and Sermon,
There will be no meetings of the Par.
ish Societies during Holy Week.
HOLY WEEK
Daily services except Saturday at 10 80
Maunday Thursday, Holy Communion
1890.
Good Friday, Morning Prayer and Ser.
mon 1920.
The Passion Service IL N. to 800
Service Wednesday evening: Evening
Prayer and Sermon, by the Rev. A. E.
Clay, Rector, Church of the Redemp-
ton, Philadelphia, Pa 3, and former Rec
tor of st. Anne's.
APRIL CALENDAR
April 1st. 9Th Sunday in Lent, Palm
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESER-
VoIR, CANALS AND OTHER r.
RIGATION STRUCTURES.

Notice is hereby given by the
Beard of Directors of the Little
Willow Irrigation District, public
corporation organized under the lr-
rlgation District Laws of the State
OF Idaho and situate in Canyon Coun-
ty, said State, that it will receive
sealed proposals up to the hour of
2 O'Clock P. NJ, on the 29th day of
January, 1917, for the construction
OF a reservoir on Little Willow Greek
Canyon County, Idaho, and Of the
bitches, canals and other structure
proposed to be constructed by said
District under the Revised plans and
specifications heretofore adopted by
said Board and filed with and ap
proved by the State Engineer OF
The State of Idaho. Plans and speci-
fications for the works so to be
constructed may be seen at the of.
flee of the Board in said Irrigation
District and at the First National
Bank of Payette, Idaho, and the
contract for the construction of al
of said works and furnishing of al
material required in such construc.
| ton will be let to the lowest re
sponsible bidder, payment for such
construction work and for the ma
terial required in such construction
will be made in the bonds of the
District authorized to be issued al
an election held in said District on
or about the 18th day of February,
1918, bearing interest at six psi
cent per annum, to be taken at pal
and accrued interest from January
LIST, 1917. All bids and proposals fol
constructing said works and furnish
ing the necessary material required
| in such construction will be opened
at the office of the First National
Bank of Payette, Idaho, at O'Clock
P. NJ. on said Goth day of January
1917.
BY order of the Board of Direc
tors.
Dated this 22nd day of December
1916.
VIOLET C. M'INTYRE,
Secretary. Little Willow
Irrigation District,
lYrur % Nm eSN
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
DRINK NOT STRENGTHENING.

DRINK NOT STRENGTHENING
Intoxicating liquors can supply you
with no energy, no force. They can
not add to your strength. Alcohol,
like whip or spur applied to horse,
draws strength from you, or rather
out Of you, but 1t can give you none.
So far from helping you, beer, wine
and spirits will hinder you In what
ever work you have to do. Other
things being equal, you will have the
greatest steadiness Of hand, flrmness
of grasp, and clearness Of mind. by
total abstinence from every kind OF
Intoxicating liquor.
This has been my own experience,
and 1t has been the experience OF
vast numbers Of men and women liv-
ing In every country, and following
every kind Of occupation. Alcohol has
been found to reduce the strength,
and the hardest work has been best
and most easily accomplished under
total abstinence--Dr. Norman N
Kerr.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
Local Neus

A family dinner was enjoy al
the ]. H. Bowers home onNew
Years day. 1t was given in onc1
OF Mrs. Bowers mother, MrsRos.
ell of Twin Falls.
Dr. c. j. Smith of Portland Ore.
gon, who recently purchas, the
big orchard of the Payette alley
Ian d Orchard Co., near Ne Ply.
mouth, spent Wednesday and hurs,
day of last week at the home his
superintendent, Mr.. j. o LIE. 1t
is understood that DR.. Smith a ar.
ranging for extensive improvements
he coming season.
The Mutual Benefit member gave
New Years party Saturda eve
ming at the A. L. Colinsworth nome
Inc husbands were guests OF ,onor
p Mrs. S. NJ. Thomas entertained a
rev neighbors in honor of berguest
Mrs. Ella Hobson, of Boise, at he1
home Thursday afternoon. A most
delicious lunch was served
The w. c. T. U. held shot bust
ness session at the Kinnison home
thursday afternoon. A praye. ser
wee for the coming of peace to all
the world, was held.
friday afternoon the l.. T. L boys
met IN the Sth grade room of the
school house. Rev. Burtch gave g
most interesting talk on "Wbv
Never Learned to Smoke Cigarets
The president, Glade Fisher presid
ID, Harold Lackey was chosen sec
,etary. The boys WHY meet agair
Saturday, Jan. 10 at A2:3O O'Clock
When they will plan SOME boy scout
york. Any boy under IA wears 1,
invited to attend.
one of the biggest B. Y p u
meetings. was held at the home o.
lrs. Spainhower last Tuesday eve
ing when about 40 yoJnr people
altered. A short businehs sessiaz
las held after which a VERY enjoy
BILE social time was hsdi sssadsmes
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
WAshoE LODGE, NO. 7s.


A. r. & A. M. are held In the Ma
ionic hall In the Thurston-Crighton
,uilding on the second Tuesday ev.
sning of each month. All soiournins
Master Masons are fratsrnally invi;
ed to be present.
R. L. SHAW. W. M
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NJ. w. A.
The Modern Woodmeu OF Amerlcs
meet the second Wednesday Of each
month at p. M.
Grange Hall, over Lester's 5econd
hand store.
Visiting neighbors welcome at al
meetings.
Assessments can be paid at Geislel
Bros. Store.
C. w. GIESLER. Clerk.
HENRY CARSTENS. Consul,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
North Payette News.

/ Miss Meechan expects to return
from Claytonia, Idaho, in time to
take up her school duties next
Monday.
/ C. P. Lattig made business trip
to Boise last Tuesday.
Florence Gregory has returned to
Albion to attend the Normal.
Mrs H. Whempner of Hysham.
Montana, has been visiting her niece,
Mrs. E. ShurtIeff.
Lenora Thornton came down from
I Willow to spend few days with
her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Garland have
returned from North Yakima, Wash,
where they have spent the last
three months.
Mrs. E. NJ. Medaris entertained the
young folks of the Reimers and Dur
ham families last Wednesday night.
An oyster supper was the main fea-
ture of the evening.
Miss Bertha Cheek entertained last
Saturday night. Games and refresh
ments afforded pleasure for the
evening.
E. B. Shanks and family have
moved to Payette for the winter.
Edwin White has returned to Lew
iston to take up his school duties.
A. ]. Shearer and family have
moved to town and will be at home
to their friends on North 9Th street,
tn remainder of the winter.
Jno. Cox who lives on Iowa Ave,
made business trip TO Long Val
ley this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Jones assumed the
role of Santa Claus on Christmas
eve. They visited number of homes
in this vicinity, making forty-two
little folks happy with Christmas
gifts.
F. G. HarIand entertained his
gentlemen friends one night last
week. An oyster feed" prepared by
the host was pronounced the best
ever" by the guests. Cards afford
ed entertainment for the evening.
Walter Watts has disposed of his
farm in the Wood Spur vicinity,
Silas Joplin of Boise valley being
the purchaser. Mr.. Joplin will move
on the place in time to begin spring
work
E. E. Parsons is in Boise hos
pital where he underwent the opera
ton of having his eye removed.
Garland Packer of Payette spent
Saturday and Sunday with Valetta
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde THOMPSON of
Pocatello are guests of Mrs. H.
Godell.
Mrs. Menge of California spent
the holidays with her daughter who
is teacher in Dist. No. 9.
R. L. and Wess Emerson and Mr..
Dudgeon are filling the company ice-I
house The ice is in excellent con-
dition and is about inches th'ck.
Mrs. F. B. Suplee en+ertainod the
800" club last Saturday night.
A watch party at the Noycr hHme
proved a pleasant way of ushering in
the New Year.
Mrs. Oliver Manis returned from
Boise last week. Mr.. and Mrs. MANS !
have moved in the house vacated by
A. ]. Shearer.
New Year festivities are the lead |
ing social events of the week. Among
those who extended hospitality toI
their friends on the first day Of
1917 were Mr.. and Mrs. H. Reimer,
Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Emerson, Mr..
and Mrs. L. E. Keller and Mr.. and
Mrs. d. Jones.
Rev. T. White has returned from
Zilla, Wash, and with his wife and
baby will move to Vale, Ore, this
week where he has accepted pas
torate.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
OUR COMING VOTERS AND LAW

The statesmen of tomorrow are to
be found in this year Of our Lord 1918
among the little folk Of our own neigh
borhood, of our own town or city. In
that company there are boys who will
some day sit In congress, occupy
places in the state legislature, be
called to the position Of chief execu-
tive of the state, act as mayors. or
chiefs Of police of our great cities. II
1t not we'll worth our time to devote
ourselves to preparing these pnocpso
hys ststSsman Tor their taskk
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
FRUITLAND DEPARTMENT
Mrs. X. G.. Wilson

Mrs. I. r. Neils' n, returned
bion Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sparks
ed Saturday from visiting Mr.
Mrs. j. Hansmeyer, in Baker.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Banks Kinnisc
for their new home at Atasc
California, Thursday, via Salt
and San Francisco.
Miss Lenora Huff of Baker,
the holiday vacation with heI
ents.
Born. to Mr.. and Mrs. C. H
gent, Sunday, Dec. oath, a
girl.
Professor and Mrs. Allen Kin
have rooms in the M. r. p
bungalow.
Byron Brown was unfortuna
losing two cows from overe
ground wheat, last week.
The Misses Esther and Flo
Kinsey of Boise, spent New Y
day at the A. H. Mcconnell HON
VIM. Hollenbeck has installe.
electric range.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Haye;
IlennS Ferry spenf the frs
he week at their ranch home.
Mrs. Altizer and daughter
sadie visited the L. w. Flock /
everal days last week.
@aul Flock went to Caldwell
rday, returning home Monday. i
Little Lyle Frank who has
ute i'll with tonsilitis, is H.
etter. /
Miss Mabel Eldredge visited al
eager home near Payette
eek.
Nurse Lucy Kullander of 4,
lme down to the home of
ster, Mrs. B. w. Grover, last a
y. She returned with Titled ,
the hospital in Boise, for a (
eration on Iola's neck. They. !
rned home Friday. II.
Harry Heckus, who spent I !
tn his parents, returned to s
y, Saturday. |,
Jesse Rifle returned to La GpI
er a visit with the home folk
Clinton Mercer of Payeth t
first of last week Wit d ,
lnson, Lloyd visiting Clinton
yette the latter part of }he (.
d. j. Goss of La Grande, spa r
the first of last week with t.
d friends. l.
lr. and Mrs. Albert Mohlerd
lilly of Redmond, Oregon, and ;
Mrs. A. L. Gorham of Pae, 9
ted the D. ]. Wampler lie
lrsday. +
'alter Larkin of Emmett we'd :
Fred w. Harper home last k.
r. Harper sold a couple ois
Holstein heifers and shed
n to Nampa last week. /,
RS. Geo. Childs' brother, A. II
Jams, and little daughter Pae, 7
Coon Rapids, Iowa, came ss- q
to visit the Childs home 2
H. Bowers was a Boise Isl n
visitor Saturday.
70. Childs left for Council IF, /,
!, Tuesday noon, called the by S
serious illness of his mothe F
w. Richardson's father. M. s
of Magnolia, Iowa ar {
Monday evening to visihis c
and family. Nv
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-01-04
APPLICATIONS FOR
GRAZING PERMITS.

NOTICE is hereby given that all
applications for permits TO Craze
cattle, horses and sheep within the
Payette National Forest during the
season of 1917, must be filed in my
office at Emmett, Idaho, ON or be-
fore January Is, 1917. Full informa-
ton in regard to the grazing fees
to be charged and blank forms to
be used in making applications will
be furnished upon request.
GUY B. MAINS, Supervisor.
Dec. IA, Jan. ~