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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01

ton for the position OF postrnistress
or the Whitebird Office, and IL she does
50 will make strong competitor. as
she formerly conducted the Office here
Tor several years and gave perfect sat
Mrs. Pearl Crooks lies at her home
with critical case Of typhoid fever.
and at this writing little hone Is OK,
pressed for her immediate recovery
Dr. Foskett is the attending physician.
Charlie Crooks, one Of the younger
brothers Of Jake Crooks, arrived in fha
city the early part of the week from
Umaha, Nebraska, and has made nm his
mind to reside here permanently. He
was a former resident of Salmon river
country, but left for the east several
years ago where he took up the prac-
tice OF medicine. He has not fully de-
cided whether he will enter his pro-
fession in Whitebird.
A. Q. Denny, who represents a large
firm In the Freewater section of Wash
ington, arrived In Whitebird on sun
days stage on potato buying mis-
sion. He stated that he spent several
days In the prairie country before
coming to Whitebird, but only succeed
ed In mastering up few sacks of
spuds. the farmers refusing to sell for
less than four cents per pound. AS
Tor the trip to WhitehIrd, particularly
the part that lies on top Of the divide
well, Mr.. Denny says he would not
have missed IL for anything. The wind
was blowing gale Of sixty miles an
hour, and the snow was piling up to
a depth of ten or fifteen feet.
One hundred forty-five dollars and
sixty cents, lawful money Of the Unit
ed States, was the sum realized by
the local high school from the basket
social and entertainment given Thurs
day evening. The crowd was a man.
mouth one, in spite of the miserable
condition OF the roads, and the pro-
gram was said to be one OF the best
ever staged by local talent The use
or the hall was generously donated for
the occasion by Messrs. Tweedy and
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01

j. A. Long, H. w. Wilson and John
Moore passed through whitebird the
latter part of the week enroute from
warren to Grangeyille. The gentle
men expect to return to the mining
init. -
Tyler Irwin Of the higgins section
came down from Grangeville on sun
days stage after having spent several
days In Spokane and outside points
attending to business matters. Mr..
irwin Is one Of the prominent sheep
men OF the up-river country who struck
It rich by launching out into the sheen
enterprise, and says he would rather
own band OF sheep than to operate
gold mine. He stated while in
town that Chas. M. Clay was now on
deal to dispose of bis herd 10 4
prominent party for the sum of $S5O0O.
:, Matt. Gilbert Of Grangeville, passed
.nrougn salmon river country the ear
~ part OF the week enroute home after
having spent several weeks In the east
IN the interest Of Idaho mining indus
tries. While Mr.. Gilbert did NOT corn
NIT himself fully on the subject. he in
timated that his mission succeeded IA
mously. He stated that the eastern
climate was rigorous one at this sea-
son OF the year, and that the cost OF
living was actually higher in Chicago
ana New York than It is In Idaho.
Ralph Russell this week disposed of
q bunch Of cattle to the Portland Cat
tie Co., consisting Of about eighty head
OF cows and two year old steers. The
steers brought Mr.. Russell the price Of
$40 per head and the cows 500. John
H0ckerson also disposed Of a bunch
to the same outfit.
Miss Ellie Taylor returned home this
week from Nezperce where she has
been employed as saleslady in the Felt
mercantile establishment Miss Nfie
says she must certainly be Jonah to
the weather man, as the days she went
out and came back to Whitebird were
the worst days Of the season. Miss
Taylor will probably take the examine
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01
FOR SALE.

Three hundred and fifteen acres Of
land, 70 acres of pillow land, balance
grazing, under good fencing, ferry boat
doing a good business. Nine room
dwelling house, barn and other good
buildings. Can buy on easy terms
with small payment down and time on
balance. For particulars address Mrs.
j. ]. Remington, Whitebird, Idaho.
BOX ~. 11-4t
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01

Harrison, and are deserving the thanks
or the entire community. The baskets
which were auctioned on by ]. L. Adj
kison sold like hot cakes right or the
gridle for sums ranging in the neigh
Dorhood Of war prices One big Tat
receptacle, decorated up with ribbons
and roses and brim full of delectabIes
In the shape of fried chicken, salads.
pickles, cake and pie, brought water
In the mouth Of Chas. Durham, and he
paid therefor the sum Of $3.50. Dun
ham said he was determined to have
that basket IL it cost him this years
crop OF lambs to pay for 1t. After the
entertainment and supper the AFFAIR
was concluded by social dance. Priz-
es were awarded for most popular
young ladies, and In this contest Miss
Addie Behean walked or with first
prize and Gene Bailey second. Mrs.
CLARK J1llis0n was awarded the honors
for baking the finest cake, and Mrs.
M. A. Roos followed as close second
Wallace Hill, the enterprising black
smith and owner Of the Whitebird elec-
trio light plant, is engaged at the pres
ent time in the construction of a stave
hume Of hard wood material, which
will be installed Immediately to take
the place of the old structure. The
fiume, which will be "A inches in d.
ameter and about $500 feet long will
be placed under ground and will be
laid along Main street. The fiume viii
be tapped at several places and n.y.
drants installed which will provide
the city with an adequate protection
In case Of fire. Pipes will also be con-
nected with the residence OF the
town, and those who desire it may use
the water for household purposes. Mr..
Hill estimates that the cost of the
project will be approximately $4,000.
A new power house and dynamo will
be installed i'm the south end of town,
and when the whole thing is completed
Whitebird will have all the convent
ences of a modern city.
A sudden change of the elements
Sunday morning abruptly transformed
the Salmon river country from trop-
ical paradise into q veritable Green
land of wind, ice and snow. The
weather, which had been balmy and
beautiful for several weeks had In
spired the stockmen to believe that
spring time had come for keeps, and
upon this assumption several had turn
ed their cattle out to rustic on the
hillsides. Things look pretty blue for
the stockmen at this time, as most Of
the haymows are practically empty.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01
FOR SALE OR TRADE

l60 acres 10 miles south of Cotton
wood, Idaho; 80 acres plowed, balance
small timber. Nearly all can be farm
ed when cleared. Price $240O. Mort.
$1,000. What have you for my equity ?
See III. W. Carrots, Grangeville, or own
er, G. ROWLAND.
l2-4t Sunnyside, Wash.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01

Cash paid for ranch butter. McGhie
Trading Co. .42-tf
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1917-03-01

The Rev. ]. s. Anderson has an
nounced that a public mass meeting
will be held at the Methodist church
Monday evening for the Purpose of dis
cussing plans with reference to con-
structing the new gymnasium and club
rooms in connection with the local
church. The minister especially de-
sires that the parents of the commun-
ity be conspicuously represented.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
RED CROSS SERVICE WOMEN
PASS MEETING FOR A WEEK

The Red Cross home service section
which meets every two weeks at
temple Mt. Sinai. will not meet
Thursday on account OF Thanksgiving
day, but will have its regular meet
ing one week later. Mrs. 3. VI. WOr-
sham is acting chairman Of the COM
mittee in place Of Mrs. s p. Skinner,
the chairman, who Is at Dallas taking
a six weeks course in home service
work given under the direction Of the
Red Cross society Of washington.
Mrs. WOrsham SAID that there are
l. families under the care Of tho
home service section here. and that
the work is being handled by a com
mittee Of ten. The committee has
been kept busy supplying the needs
of applicants For some Il has fur
nished transportation One woman
was sent TO Buffalo. y. Y. another
woman. the wife Of a soldier, was
sent TO her home in Florida, one
mother. with two children, was as
sisted 10 60 TO her parents in St
Louis. No
Besides supplying monthly allow
ances and paying rents. the commit
tee has been assisting by getting
Tor several who are sick
Three Of these have been placed IN a
hospital and employment has been
found for three other women MIS-
Worsham said the work is one OF
service as well as OF relief
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26

RED CROSS SEALS GET GOOD
START; COMMITTEES TO MEET

The Red Cross seals which have
been put on sale here earlier this
year than usual so that they could
be placed on packages and letters
going 10 the soldiers. already have a
good start. The booths viii not open
until December 6 and the school sales
viii not start until the same day. H.
NJ COlvin announced that there has
been a mistaken idea in regard to
the school sales. The contest VIZ
not open until December s also, and
the number Of seals sold by the
children in the schools will be care
fully kept by the principals and the
prizes will be ava. ded entirely on
their reports Scale sold after De
cember a will not be given any
credit in the contest The prizes Of
fered this year are attracting unusual
attention. The school sale commit
tees viii meet this afternoon at four
o'clock at the First National bank.
when all the various committees viii
have their reports in and an outline
Of their plans.
Letters are being sent out by Mrs.
T ". Lanier 70 many people who are
known 10 be OF philanthrOpic ten
dency, enclosing stamped envelopes
and 100 or zoe seals. This has
brought S141. The money from the
sale OF seals is TO be used for tuber-
cuIOsis work in this section OF the
country. most Of It being spent in FL
Pas0.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
PROPOSEFIXING
PRICE Of SILVER
Government Would Prevent
Competition From Boost
ing Prices Unduly.

Washington. d. c., Nov. ga con-
ference over the government plan to
hold down the price Of silver in the
United States during next year viii
be held at the treasury department
probably the last Of this week, be-
tween secretary 8IcAdoo and western
silver producers.
American and British officials
want 20 prevent the competition Of
foreign purchasers from boosting
silver to the point whs-e its coinage
becomes Improbable Contracts
have been proposed under which the
government practically would control
the market Tor n year al price some
what lower than the present rate,
the government TO use only part OF
the metal and release the balance for
ordinary purposes. The United states
is expected to use 100000 ounces
this year and Great Britain needs
large quantities.
GOV. Boyle, Of Nevada, with men in
terested in his and other silver pro-
ducing states, announce they are COM
ing here to protest against the gov
ernmeut's fixing OF prices and 20
oppose any scaling of prices that
they claim Will mean virtual con-
fiscatiOn Of many mines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
BEET FIELD WORKER CLAIMS
S414 TAKEN ON A TRAIN

Antonio Del Rio, complaining wit
ness in the case Of Jose Rodriguez,
Manuel COntreras, Domingo Castillo
and Pedro Lopez, charged with bring
ing stolen property into the state,
testified in justice J. ". Deaver s
court Monday morning that SfI4,
earned by him in Colorado beet fields.
was taken from his person while he
was coming from Denver to Fl Paso
last Tuesday on the Santa Fe rail-
road
He testified that the four accused
men were aboard the train and that
he and they began drinking at Rim
find his money gone. Preliminary
hearing in the case was started late
Monday morning by justice Beaver.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
FERGUSON AND WOODMAN
HEARINGS ARE CONTINUED

Austin. Tex, Nov. 26.-Because the
court Of criminal appeals has not as
yet passed on the Mckay habeas cor
Pus case, which involves tie validity
Of the indictments returned against
Mckay, former GOV. Ferguson and
other former officials, these cases
" ere again continued today in the
Travis county criminal disu let court
until next Monday.
The cases against former Gov Fer
guson and former commissioner Of
labor c. ". Woodman, had been set
for TO-DAY. 1t was decided that 1t
would be useless to proceed with
these cases until the court Of criminal
appeals passed on the validity Of the
indictments. Indications are now this
court viii not act until next Mednes-
day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
COMPLAINS OF ROBBERY;
TWO ARIlLLERl LnEN HELD

on complaint Of Bert c. Duncan.
1920 East Rio Grande street, that two
soldiers had held him I'D and taken
from HIM money and Je', elry at sian
ton and Missouri ST. eels early Monuay
morning, James Murphy and 1l- c.
Croft, said 20 belong to battery s.,
Sth field artillery. were arrested and
ED pending investigation
After he uad been TODJed, Duncan
TOLD the police. he followed the mold
ups until he saw them board a Jltne
at san Jacinto plaza. when he called
an officer. The two cOmmanueer ed a
car and soon overlook the Jitne-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
Resolutions On Death
Of Lawyer Franklin
Go On Court DOcRetS

Resolutions OF respect TO the mem
DRY the late of John II. Franklin were
adopted by the FL Paso bar associa.
tion Saturday afternoon. presented 10
acting Judge Peyton r. Edwards, 65th
district court. judge p. r. Price. fist
district court. and judge ". =. Howe.
34th district court. and ordered spread
on the minutes Of each tribunal.
The meeting took place in judge
HoWe's court and was addressed by
judges Howe, Edwards and Price.
District clerk c. NJ Mckinney acted
as clerk and judge Edwards presided.
For the first time in the history OF
local courts, a matter Of this kind
vas docketed- II appears as No.
1887 and it is styled in reresoIu-
tons on the death Of John II. Frank
lin
Judge Franklin died Oct % at
Battle Creek, Mich, where he had
gone for his health
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
HOW To MAKE So.
GROWFR0MS4.12
Uncle Sam Offers Way
Through A. P. Coles,
Named Chairman.

The campaign in FL Paso county
for selling war savings certificates,
Uncle Sans latest plan for giving
small investors opportunity TO show
their patriotism, viii be under the
charge Of A. p. Coles. 2O2 North ore
Eon street Information Of the ap-
pointment Of Mr.. Coles came in a tele-
gram from federal director Fred ".
Fleming. Monday morzIng. and Mr..
Coles's acceptance without compen-
sation was wired back Immediately.
There viii be no organization for
the campaign, Mr.. Coles said. until he
has received complete Instructions.
His appointment was made by secre-
tary W g. McAdoO on the recOmmen-
dation Of Louis Lipsitz, Of Dallas. in
charge of the campaign for Texas
Designed to Reach All.
The amount Of war savings certIi-
Gates to be sold in the nation viii be
S2,000,O00, 900 The campaign is under
the general charge of Frank Wander
lip, president of the National City
bank. Of New York city. It is de
signed TO reach persons who have
been unable to purchase even the
smallest denomination Of Liberty
bonds, and thus give them a chance
TO express their patriotism IN finan-
cial aid for the government
In explaining the new plan, Mr.
Vanderlip is quoted as saying:
May Discount Governments Note.
They are designed to give every
man. woman and child in the United
States the opportunity to aid the gov
eminent in financing the war. The
unit is So, but instead of loaning the
government IS and getting q semi
annual interest return of ten cents. a
much better plan has been devised
for the small investor: Beginning Dec
l. the government viii offer q war
viii sell in December and January for
S4.12 This obligation is in effect the
governments note for So. falling due
Jan. !, 1923; and the buyer who. dur
ing the coming December or January.
purchases for SAP one Of these 50
war savings certificates is virtually
d.scounting the governments note for
IS. discouuting it at 4 percent inter-
est. compounded quarterly. In other
words, Uncle sam says TO the ctti-
zen. Lend me S4.b2. and in return I
viii give YOU q stamp. which is my
promise TO pay. I will use your SAP
to prosecute the war and meet the eE-
penSes Of government. and Will pay
you 4 percent interest, compounded
quarterly. Thus. when Jan. I, 1928.
rolls round, I viii hand you back the
money YOU helped me out with. plus
the interest; so that-speaking APP
proximately. and ignoring. in our lib-
eral American way. the few odd cents
for every 81 you lend me now. when
need IL. I'll give you back 50 five
years hence
In case a buyer needs the money
at any time. he or she can 90 10 the
postoffice and draw the money paid.
plus one cent per month for each
stamp bought IL is explained.
Gun repairing our specially. Allen
Arms & Cycle Co. 4O4 n Oregon St
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
FOUNDRY USES DYNAMITE TO
BREAK CASTINGS FOR MELTING

Thirty thousand pounds OF cast
inEs, which We're too large 20 be
treated the usual way, were broken
up by dynamite explosions at the El
Paso foundry Sunday Permission
from the police was given for the
use Of the explosive
Usually scraps and imperfect cast
ings are broken in q tower when q
heavy ball is dropped on them, but
these castings were too large TO be
treated in this manner, so the use OF
dynamite was resorted 20. The ex-
plosiOns were made on the foundry
floor. More castings will be treated
in the same way from time to time.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
OFFERS REWARD
FOR A5SAILANT
Albuquerque Lawyer, o. N.
Marion, Seeks Slayers of
W. A. HackleY Here.

A reward of $500 is waiting for
any one who viii furnish information
leading to the arrest and conviction Of
the person or persons who committed
an assault on William A. HackIey, in
EI Paso. the night Of Sept q. caus-
ing wounds which resulted in his
death. This offer was made by O. y.
Maroon. Of Albuquerque, who made
another offer Of 500 for information
identifying the person that called at
Mr.. Hacl1Iey's apartment. Ochoa and
Arizona streets, between and 10
o'clock the same night
Mr.. Hackley was found by the police
the night he was assaulted and was
taken TO the police station. from
which he was subsequently trans
fcrred to the county hospital, where
ne died.
Outlaws Rendcsy cas- Here, Report.
A report that FL Paso is now the
rendezvous for a number of outlaws.
here watching the progress of the
proceedings based on the alleged
killing Of Thomas Lyons. Silver City
Cattleman. here last May, was brought
TO the attention Of sheriff Seth B.
Orndorff Monday. He said it would
not surprise him II a large number Of
the criminal element had entered this
city during the past several weeks
Jones Case Appealed.
The case OF Felix r. Jones. who had
been indicted on both a murder and a
robbery charge in connection with
Mr.. LyOnS's death. is again before the
court Of criminal appeals at Austin.
Habeas corpus on the second charge
Is sought On the first, Jones had
heen allowed bail in the sum Of 10000
by the appellate court.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
Why Stay at?
You Can Reduce

The answer u most fat people is that It
g. zoo hard, too troublesome ard too dan
rer0us to force the weight down How
ever. in 1IarmCla Prescription Tablets
all these difficulties are overcome They
are absolutely harmless entail no dieting
or exercise, ard have the added advantage
OF cheanuess- A large case Is sold by
druggists al CSC or IL preferable, they
can be obtained by sending price direct 10
the Marmola Co. S6s Woodward Ave. De
tr7It. Mich Now that you know this
-ol have no excuse for being too fat. but
can reduce two, three or four pounds a
week without fear OF bad after-effects--
AI--
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
EMIL WALCA, ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT. SAYS NOT BADLY huRI

Emil Walck. IA Little street, report
ed Sunday as having been injured sat
urday morning, four miles south OF
rIncon. n. VI. when shotgun in the
rear of a burning Hudson supersIN,
owned by R n. Glenn. PA san JacintO
street. was discharged and several
small shot struck him In the back,
said at noon Monday that the wound
was superficial and that his condition
was far from critical unless compli-
cations set in.
After the accident. Walck was Civ
en- medical treatment AT Rincon-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
They Gave Her
VinOI For
Bronchitis
And it Cured Her-Read
Mrs. Thayer's Letter

West Somerville. 1Iass.-"I suf-
fered from a severe attack Of bron-
chitis. with a terrible cough. no ap-
petite, no energy no strength and
loss Of sleep. The usual remedies
failed 20 hep me. but they gave me
vinol and it restored my appetite.
stopped the cough and built up my
strength so I am able TO do my house
work again."-aIrs. P. B. Thayer.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs. colds. bronchitis. because It
is a constitutional cod liver and iron
remedy. Formula on every bottle
Kelly * Pollard Druggists. FL Paso.-
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
POSTAL EMPLOYEES TO ASK
ENDORSEMENT For MORE PAY

FL Paso postal clerks. carriers and
railway mail clerks are planning to
take up the matter Of a IS percent in
crease in their salaries at the next
meeting Of the chamber Of commerce.
After the Endorsement Of that body
has been gained, a petition may be
circulated among the citizens.
This is part Of q nation wide cam
paign to obtain better salaries for
government postal employees, it is
claimed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
SAYS CITIES SHOULD HAVE
PART OF MOTOR CAR TAXES

manager o. J. S Kingston, of Sher-
man. Texas, in a letter TO mayor
Charles Davis. that municipalities
should be allotted a share Of the
license money collected by the state
highway commission on automobiles
He believes that inasmuch as munic-
ipal property Is taxed to help main
tain highways, and as counties get q
share Of the license money. cities
should be accorded a similar treat
ment He asked mayor Davis's opinion
in the matter. The mayor is consider
ing the matter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
CITY IS WORTH
S100,000,000
Assessor McSain Reports
Rolls $50, 1913, $40; Tax
Rate Over Sl.95.

THE city Of FL Paso is worth about
500, 600, exclusive of municipal,
county and federal buildings and the
comparatively small amount OF per-
sonaI property exempt from taxation"
said city assessor William p B. Nc
Sain Monday discussing the assess
ment rolls for the year, which were
completed late Saturday afternoon
and submitted to the city council
''Tae total assessment this year is
s59.193.57O, and as these figures repre-
sent 90 percent of actual values it
viii be seen that there is about S1C0,-
100000 Of taxable property in the
city"
Mr.. McSain's report to the council
compared current with 1916 assess
ments, as follows:
Year 1916.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
NAVY GETS ELEVEN.

Men accepted at the local naval re-
cruiting station Monday were Louis
Lemstra, Roy Carvel Edwards. Samuel
H Young, Harry H. Shahan. Jimmie c.
Terry, Arthur J. Agerter. seamen ;
Joseph Casey, Julian B. Osborne. avia-
ton service; Thomas HoOdinOyle.
Robert Lasley. firemen; Edward J. La
KOus
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
ASSESSOR CAIN AND JUDGE
EYLAR, SAN ANGELO SPEAKERS

County assessor John T. Cain and
former county judge A s J. Eyiar
viii deliver addresses at the conyeu-
ton of Texas tax assessors. san An
gelO, December ., 8 and o. the former
on general conditions as affecting
the assessor" and the latter on the
need for a state board Of equalizl-
ton"
Mr. Cain viii visit friends at Camp
Travis. san Antonio. after the con-
ventiou. Deputy assessor George H
Booth viii accompany him on the
triD
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-11-26
CONTROLER TERRELL RECONERs

Austin. Texas. NOT- z5.-H- B. Ter
relL. state controller, who has been Sc
riousIy III for the past three months.
suffering with an attack Of typhoid
fever, has now practically recovered,
although it viii be some time yet be-
fore he Is able to actively resume the
discharge OF his duties