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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
REV. HUNTER LEAVES
Ministerial Association Pass Reso-
lutions of Commentator.

Rev. and Mrs. Stuart Mex. Hun
ter and little son Willard, departed
Monday for their new home and new
field of labor at Omaha, Neb., where
Mr.. Hunter goes to accept the chair
of English in Bellevue college. At a
meeting of the Emmett Ministerial
Association the following resolutions
were adopted:
Whereas, the Rev. Stuart Mex.
Hunter, after three years of residence
in our city as pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church, has been called to dis
tant field of labor, we, the members
of the Emmett Ministerial associa-
tion hereby express our appreciation
of our co-laborer in the following
resolutions:
First, be it resolved, that we have
found the Rev. S. NJ. Hunter to be a
man of sincere piety and true worth,
good student of the word, and a
faithful personal friend.
Second, be it resolved, that we testi-
fly to the worth of our brothers min
istry in Emmett. He has been a
faithful preacher of the gospel, has
been active in civic affairs, and has
contributed much to the good of our
city.
Third, be it resolved, that copy of
these resolutions, be spread upon the
records of our ministerial association,
copy be given to the public press,
and a copy sent to Bro. Hunter. And
we thus assure him that our prayers
will be that may God bless him and
his in his new field of labor.
A. c. LATHROP, Pastor Baptist
church.
C. A. QUINN, Pastor Methodist
church.
E. E. COULTER, Pastor Christian
church.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
REPAIRS COMPLETED ON
CANYON CANAL
Water Turned into Canal Tues
day-900 Feet of
Flume Built.

The completion of the flume to re-
place the 900 feet of ditch on the Can
yon canal washed out two weeks ago
today was effected Monday and Tues
day water was again turned
in to both the north and south side
canals. A splendid job of construc-
ton work was done in record time
despite the unprecedented hot wather.
Under the direction of E. ]. Rey-
nolds, w. H. Sissler was placed in
charge of the work, with Henry
Thompson as assistant. Between sc
and 100 men, mostly farmers under
that irrigation system, divided into
two shifts, kept the work going day
and night. The result is a substan-
tial and thorough job. Because of
the extreme heat, every day meant
a more serious loss to every farmer,
gardener and fruit grower, and the
incentive spurred the workers on to
their utmost endeavors. The work
was done thoroughly and expeditions
ly and water users are saying mighty
complimentary things of the men who
so ably superintended the job and
brought order and unity of action out
of what seemed almost chaos.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Passing of Old Buck

Charlie Gaylord and his familiar
horse Buck have parted company, a
Ford delivery truck having superced-
ed the old horse pulled transfer wa
gon. The change in gait nearly makes
Charlie dizzy and old Buck looks on
with fear and trembling lest his giddy
old master come to some fearful ca
tastrophe, or gets to wearing pants
with cuffs, sport shirts and smoking
cigarettes. One thing sure, Old Buck
could be relied on not to exceed the
speed limit, possessed a self starter
that never had a short circuit and
never punctured tire or blew up his
casing. His differential was different
and his tank never ran out of gas and
his dujinipper never got jammed. In
short, while the Ford may have more
jimcracks, and bolts, and nuts, and
springs and other dewdads, Old Buck
was always on the job, winter and
summer, dry or wet, in fair or foul
weather. He was a good old servant,
but the march of civilization has left
him high and dry. We didn't think
Charlie would do it, but he has. May
Old Buck live to see the day when he
will be hurriedly harnessed and used
to pull his old master and his Ford out |
of mud hole. Then, no doubt, he will
say as did the prophet of old as told
in the Good Book, Now lettest thy
servant depart in peace, for he hath
seen the Ford humbled and the old
man hollering for help, Selah."
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
A Narrow Escape

While crossing Snake river in a
ferry boat near Nyssa on Sunday,
Donald Rose, who was manipulating
the windlass which provides motive
power for the boat, let the handle of
the windlass slip out of his hands and
it struck him a glancing blow on the
shoulder and neck that rendered him
unconscious for some time and in
flicted such painful bruises that he
has been confined to his home since
the accident. DR.. Barnes, who at
tended Donald upon his arrival home,
says had the handle struck him
squarely he would doubtless have
been killed instantly. DR.. Rose, Don
aid and Alice were returning from
Nyssa, where they had been to get
Miss Helen Rose, who had been visit
ing a college friend for week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
EMMETT WEATHER REPORT.
A weeks record Of the government
weather station, as furnished by Le-
cal Weather Observer H. T. Davis:
May Lose Superintendent

V. H. DeBolt, superintendent of the
Emmett schools, has been called tc
the class of the officers reserve crops
The class is being selected from all ap-
plicants and Mr.. DeBolt has been re-
tanned for service so far. One more
selection will be made from those re-
tained, and when that is made Mr..
DeBolt will know definitely whether
he will have to go to the training
camp.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Farewell to Hunters.

The P. E. o. sisterhood rendered
a farewell party to Rev. and Mrs.
Stuart Mex. Hunter Friday evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. o.
Zachman east of town. The affair
was very enjoyable. Mrs. Hunter was
charter member of the society and
has been active in promotig its in
fiuence and growth. Mr.. and Mrs
Hunter left Monday for their new
home at Omaha, Neb.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Warrant Call.

Upon presentation at my Office at
the Bank of Emmett, Emmett, Idaho,
July 27, 1917, l will pay the following
warrants drawn on the City of En-
nett:
General fund: All warrants up to
and including No. 2377.
Waterworks fund: All warrants
up to and including No. 365.
LAUREN DEAN, Treasurer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

DR.. A. N. Judd, who has come in for
considerable censure for not notifying
officials of the Canyon canal that there
was a leak in the canal the night the
ditch was washed out, states that he
has been too harshly blamed. He says
the ditch walker knew of the seeping
of water and as he saw him there he
naturally supposed there was no need
to notify any one else.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
MARRIED

Allen A. Brown and Miss Hazel
Wills were united in marriage last
evening at the home of the bride on
the South Slope. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. E. E. Coulter in
the presence of relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Brown left today for Cascade,
where the groom has good position
with the Boise-Payette Lumber Co.,
and where they will make their home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Smiths Ferry Excursion

Go to Smiths Ferry Sunday, July29
for cool day among the tall pines
See the wonderful canyon of the
Payette. First-class meals under new
management at the hotel. Perfect
camping places. Train leaves En-
NETT 9:15, arriving Smiths Ferry II.
Returning leaves Smiths Ferry 7 p.
m. rariving Emmett about 9 p. m.
Round trip rate S1.50.-adv
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Ola Boy Injured

Albert Hill, a young man employed
by Clint White, an Ola rancher, as a
cattle herder, was thrown from a
horse a few days ago and sustained
the fracture of one of his thigh bones
and the dislocation of his collar bone
He was brought to Mrs. Hewittson's
hospital for treatment and is being
cared for by the county.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Seriously Injured by Mower

Charles Gray, rancher near Cas-
cade, passed through town Tuesday
on his way to Boise hospital to re-
ceive medical treatment for injuries
received while attempting to stop a
team of runaway horses hitched to a
moving machine. AS he attempted to
grab the horses by the bits he fell
and was struck on the forehead by the
end of the sickle bar. The frontal
bone was crushed and his condition is
serious.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

This mornings papers state that
the Idaho national guard regiment is
likely to be sent to France almost i'm
mediately. If transportation is avail
able, according to the report, the
guard regiments which are now fairly
well equipped and which have had the
benefit of the border mobilization will
not be held long at the divisional
training camps. Indications are that
the best of the state troops may stop
in the divisional training camps only
long enough for final outftting. That
the Second Idaho was one of the best
regiments on the border was generally
recognized. 1t was found TO be fully
equipped when it detrained and it was
one of the guard regiments, which the
regulars of the United States army
post nearly acknowledged had equal
efficiency with themselves. Idaho
guard reservists were called to the
colors Wednesday and the newbrigade
field hospital company was brought in
to the federal service, thus completing
the liberalization of all national
guard units in Idaho, except for the
exercise of the draft" on August 5,
by which the last vestige of state
over the militia will be re-
moved and the president will acquire
the right to send it to parts of the
world beyond the borders of the Unit
ted States.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
BORN

On July IT, to Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Parrish, at Baker City, Ore, son.
On Tuesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Miller, a son. Mr.. Miller is head
filer in the B. P. sawmill.
On Wednesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Chandler of Ola, a son.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Pioneer Day Celebration

A large crowd gathered at Dewey
grove Tuesday to participate in the
celebration of Pioneer Day. The pro-
gram provided for the entertainment
of the visitors consisted of sports,
music, singing and speeches, and in
the evening grand ball, all of which
was greatly enjoyed.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Sells Big Ranch.

The Calender ranch of 260 acres
on the bench was last week sold to
J. B. Cavaness of Oregon for $4,000,
and possession was given at once.
Quincy Calender, who has been in
charge of the ranch, will move to
town temporarily, but expects to be
back on a farm again soon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Real Estate Sales

F. ]. Edwards has bought the FORM
er Wilkie residence property at the
corner of First and Mckinley avenue
and is already engaged in remodeling
the house. Among the improvements
will be a bath room.
Mrs. Mary D. Fowler to w. S. Cuen,
two lots in Degan addition.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
School Warrant Call.

Notice is hereby given that on and
after Friday, July 27, 1917, l will
pay all warrants of Independent
school District of Emmettsville upon
presentation to the Bank of Emmett.
E. X. HAYES, Treasurer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

I The ladies of the Christian church
will serve ice cream and cake in Odd
Fellows hall, at Red Cross head
quarters, Saturday evening July %.
Proceeds to go to the Red Cross.
Everybody come.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Moose Have Visitors

Several auto loads of members of
the Moose lodge of Boise journeyed
to this city Friday evening to pay a
neighborly visit to the local lodge.
They were royaly entertained.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Binder Twine.

We have full supply of binder
twine. 1t is of first class quality.
We advise you to call and get what
you need while it lasts.
HAWKINS HARDWARE.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
Shippinp Sheen

Andy Little on Monday shipped to
eastern markets 5400 head of fat
lambs. He refused $40 apiece for the
bunch previous to shipment.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

men those qualified for military SER
vice. The men they turn away after
examination will be rejected, rather
than exempted, because of physical
disability or dependents.
The exemption board proper are the
district boards, which have power to
say whether the work a man is doing
at home will be more important to
the government than his services as
a soldier. When they certify any man
to the higher boards as held for SER
vice, the man becomes a soldier and
subject to soldier law. 1t will be the
duty of the provost marshal general
from that time on to see that he COM
plies with all army orders affecting
him, and also to turn him over to the
army authorities when he is called to
the colors.
Exemptions will be passed on by
district boards. Claims for exemp-
tions must be made within a specified
time to be announced later. News
from headquarters states that the bur-
den of proof for exemption will rest
upon the claimant and that proof must
be beyond any doubt. Those who are
registered in other precincts either in
this or other states and who now live
here may be examined in Emmett by
applying to the registration board
where they are registered for trans
fer. Claims for exemptions, however,
must be filed at place where they are
registered.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

Suffragists will have realized an
age-old ambition when men wear kits
and women put on overalls.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26

Binder twine? We have a good
supply. Call and get it while it lasts.
Hawkins Hardware.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-07-26
DRAFTED MEN TO Be
NOTIFIED
All Must Report for Physical
observation-disclosures
ton as to Procedure.

Interest in the drawing of men un-
der the conscription law last Friday
was great. The Index received the
first news shortly after noon and the
first IS umbers drawn were bulletined
in the windows attracting a large
crowd. The complete list was not
given, as it is believed that from the
list bulletined will be found 20 men
eligible to serve in the new army.
Below are given the first 72 num-
bers drawn. The first number given
is the order in which drawn, the sec
ond number is the registration num-
her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-27
OFFICER Is SHOT.
AT FROM AMBUSH;
HAWLEY MARSHAL.
is MADE TARGET.
Early Christmas Morning
Shooting Battles Clay.
Police Officials
BULLET NEARLY
HITS G. MILLIGAN
Second Shot Wild While
a Would Be Assassin Is
Being Chased

Shot at from ambush, the bullet
from q .3S calibre revolver passing
within a few inches OF him and
burying itself in the framework of
the main door Of the lighting plant
at Hawley, Clay county. George MIL
Hgan. constable in the ordinarily
peaceful village, found himself early
Christmas morning the target for a
man concealed in shadows just across
the street from the plant.
Giving chase Immediately, Milligan
was again fred at, the second bullet
going wild, after which the would be
murderer abandoned his attempt on
Milltgan's life and gave his whole at
tention to escape, and succeeded in
getting away.
Constable MiIIigan, reporting the
attempt on his life, today declared
his belief that he would soon land
the man, as he has clews which he
believes will lead 70 the guilty party,
Hawley IL greatly stirred up over
the near holiday tragedy, and work
ing with the constable. in an effort "a
locate the man.
Constable MilIIsan's work requires
that he maintain O. fire IN the Haw-
ley power plant, and he had been at
tending TO that duty. He was in the
doorway, having just pulled the door
shut, when he was fired upon, The
bullet crashed into the door. Un-
daunted at the sudden attack, Mil
iigau took up the chase, and was
only q few yards from his assailant
when fired on the second time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-27
U. S. SOLDIERS
CHASE BANDITS
into MEXICO
Cross Border in Pursuit for
Second Time Within
Month
Only One American Troop
er Has Been Wounded
By the Bandits
- Asaociated Press.l

Maria, Texas. Dec. 27.-Two troops
OF American cavalry are pursuing
fifty Mexican bandits toward the
interior OF Mexico today, making the
second time within a month that
Mexican raiders have been followed
across the border. Movements OF
the American troops were unknown
by Col. George i. Langhorne. COM
manding officer OF the Big Bend
patrol district, until late last night,
as it was Impossible for the pursu-
ing forces to get in connection with
headquarters until they had chased
the bandits out OF their rocky couh-
try where they sought refuge Tues
day night after raiding the Brite
ranch and killing three men, one AM
erican and two Mexieans.
Another raid was made BY a
smaller band Of Mexicans, on the
Fitzgerald ranch. fifteen miles west
Of the Brite postofiice early Christ
mas night.
Troops stationed at Valentine are
prepared for a possible raid on that
place, word having been brought 10
the station today that the bandits
were preparing to attack during the
night.
Cavalry troops M and q, under
the command OF Captains Fiske and
Anderson, crossed the Rio Grande
into Mexico yesterday afternoon, fol-
lowing the bandits who had been
pushed out Of Van Horne canyon BY
the troops, river guards and Texas
rangers.
According TO latest reports receiv-
ed BY Colonel Langhorne only one
American soldier, Private John Fl.
Kelly. troop M. was seriously wound
ed In the fighting while many Mexi-
cans are reported dead or wound
ed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-27
WILLING TO sign TREATY NRUSSTAN BASIS
OF NO ANNEXATIONS and NO MDEMNITIES
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SUMMARY OF War

Virtual acceptance OF the peace
terms offered by Russia was made by
the central powers in . statement is-
sued to the peace conference Tues
day by Count czernin, the Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, provided
Russia's allies also recognize them
and carry them out honestly to-
ward the central powers.
Peace without ForcibIs annexations
and indemnities 10 agreeable to the
central powers and they will conclude
q general peace Immediately on con-
ditions equally just TO all the beliiu-
erents. The central powers share
Russian condemnation Of a proIonaa-
ton of the war for the purpose of
conquest. The return Of Germanys
lost colonies 10 made an essential part
Of the German conditions for peace.
The United States and the entente
allies up to this time have not rec
ounized the 5olsheViki government or
agreed TO the terms Russia proffered
at the beginning Of the Brest-LitoVs<
conference. President Wilson and
Premier Lloyd George recently have
declared that peace with Prussian
military autoeraey still in power was
impossible.
Military operations are confined
generally TO the italian northern
front. Snow has fallen along the
British front in France. Paris re-
ports two attacks on the Verdun front
but says the Germans were unable
to break through.
After recapturing lost positions on
the Col Del Rosso and Monte de Val
Bella, the italians were unable to
hold them on account of enemy pres
sure. The Austro Germans have
been unable to follow Up their initial
sueeess In the region west Of the
Admiral Sir John r. JsIIieoe has
been removed az British first sea
lord, and is succeeded by Admiral
Sir RossIyn Wemyss, who has been
second sea lord.
British merchant shipping losses
for the last week show the lowest
total since the week ending Novem-
Der II, when ak vessels were lost. The
loss was twelve ships, eleven Of more
than 1900 tons.
This visit Of the German emperor
20 the Verdun front last Friday has
been followed by q determined st
tack by German troops at Caurieres
weed on direct line north from
Fort pouamont, the famous key
point Of the Verdun battle Of 1915,
from which IL Is slightly Isss than
two miles distant. Two attacks fol-
lowed . violent bombardment.
The effort, according TO the Paris
official reports was = sanguinary
failure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-27
SINCERITY OF
PEACE OFFER
QUESTIONED
Washington Officials See in
|. It Merely an Attempt to
Prolong Farley
IS IMPOSSIBLE
OF ACCEPTANCE
Position of United States
Has Not Changed in
Any Respect

Washington, Dec. .27.-The condi-
tions surrounding Count Czernin's
proposals for a basis of peace cause
officials here to feel some apprehens-
ion for their sincerity. There is a
great disposition to feel that the oh
ject Of the German plenipotentiaries
is simply to protract the negotiations
as long as possible without any ex-
pectation of an immediate peace
agreement with the double purpose
OF leading the German people to be-
lieve that their government really Is
desirous OF making peace. and OF
gaining time for the further
strengthening OF the German lines in
the west.
One condition regarded as impos-
sible, for the present at least, Is that
the adherence of all belligerents must
be secured TO the peace the Germans
are trying TO make with Russia be-
fore IL can become effective This
is accompanied by a demand for the
return of the German colonies now
I'm the possession of Russia's allies.
1t can be stated authoritatiyely
that the position Of the American
government has not changed in any
respect with regard to it's determine
ton to enter into no agreement with
government which does not repre-
sent the free will of the governed
people. This would dispose Of any
hope the Germans might have that
the russians could induce America
to subscribe TO the peace treaty
which they are now trying to arr
range. AS for the German colonies
the American government has never
recorded itself on the subject and
=
was a subject for the peace confer
ence.
No provision is made In Count
Czernin's terms for the return 20
France Of ace-Lorraine, which is
regarded here as a condition that
must be met as a preliminary to any
peace agreement
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-27
Men Who Have Been Sc
lected for Service in Last
Quota Affected
18O CASS COUNTY
MEN ARE AFFECTED
Change Will Bring Them
Into Service in Differ
ent Order
(BY Aasociated Press,l

Des Moines, Iowa, Dec. 27.-
Final increments Of the first ma
tional army assigned to Camp
Dodge will not be called. but the
men in these quotas will be plac-
ed under the new classification
regulations, according, to orders
received here from Washington
today. .-.--.----4---
About $50 men of Cass county arc
affected by the governments new
war order issued this morning rul-
ing that the final increments Of ths
first national army, assigned t.
Camp Dodge, will not be called tc
report, but viii come under the new
regulations.
The final increments from Cass
county would have represented q
per cent of the countys quota Of Ssl
as per cent of the quota having al
ready been sent, together with q
large number sent by the clerk OF
the selective draft board who were
without funds since the government
called them to service. About 20l
draft men Of Cass county are now II
1T is in line with the government
said w. r. Tucker
clerk, in commenting on the new or
der. I'VE never had anything definits
on the matter, but were expecting
such a ruling in order that there
would be no conflict between thu
work required for the sending OF the
balance Of the draft men to CamI
Dodge and that required on the new
classification system"
EARLY this afternoon, three F'argC
bricklayers' names were singled from
the returned questionnairess and &C.
cording to the government instruc
tions, were reported to the adjutan
general of the state. These men wer'
Alfred and Arthur Thorpe. brothers
and John F. Cosgriff. The order from
the government for 1000 bricklayer
is the first application Of the specia
occupational class 4hcation provision
of the new draft regulations.