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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-11-08
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Bible School, 10 a. m.
Morning Worship, IL a. IN
p Y. p. U. 6:15.
Evening Preaching 1880
Prayer Meeting, Wed. 1880 p. m.
Teacher Training Glass, Thursday
1870 p. M
Boy Scouts of America, Friday 7:3
p. M.
e. L. CLAYTON. Pastor.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
HAVE MANY STRANGE BELIEFS
British Soldiers in the Trenches Con.
fess That Superstition Has
Strong Hold on Them.

OF all the superstitions 10 the British
army-and they are nany--the most
popular has to do with the jar that
contains the ration OF rum. German
bullets. the men have It. swerve In
stinctively towards the nearest rum
jar. A few stray shots have helped
TO strengthen the superstition. and the
conviction holds firm that the man
who carries the rum jar runs double
risk Of being hit.
Mascots and talIsmans hold an i'm
portant place In the soldiers life. One
man used to curry In his pack a ros-
ary that he had picked up In one OF
the streets Of Ypres. One day his
leg was fractured In two places by
a large piece of a trench mortar bomb.
but in spite of his suffering he refused
to be taken down to the dressing sta
tlon until his rosary had been pro
duced. If don't take II with Tie"
he said "I'd get hif again on the way
down." Nearly every man al the front
has a mascot OF some sort--a rosary. u
black cat. German button. o lucky
elephant. or a weird sign-which is
supposed to keep him safe.
Their superstitions. too. are many
In number. One man Is convinced that
he will be killed on a Friday: another
man would rather waste dry-and
therefore valuable-match than light
three cigarettes: another will think
himself lucky II he Gun see COW as
he marches up to the trenches; u
fourth will face any danger. volunteer
for any patrol. 60 through the worst at
tack withoutta qualm. simply because
he has "got feeling that he will come
through II all unhurt." And he gen.
orally does.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15

Near the end of journey, too;-But
it leaves a thought that is big and
strong, With wish that is kind and
true For memory has painted this
perfect day With colors that never
fade. And we find, at the end of
perfect day, The soul of friend we've
made.
Life, overflowing with sorrow and
suffering, is, after all only the process
by which we read the book of Master
mind, and as each one of us finish the
great book of life we pass through the
greatest experience ever granted NOR
tails and leave behind us all the heart
aches of this world of strife to enter
Through The Gates of Gold.
With this one beautiful thought out
standing our deepest sorrow, We write
the obituary of our beloved friend, Mrs.
Fred L. Knapp, whose passing in this,
the flower of a useful life, has caused
pail of grief to cover community:
Edith Lillian Knapp, youngest daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. d. c. Cutler and
wife of Fred L. Knapp, was born Feb
ruary 8, 1887, at Marysville, Kansas.
Her childhood days were spent at
Omaha, Nebraska, and Carthage, III.
While in her teens she united with the
Baptist church. After coming to this
place she became charter member of
the M. E. Church of Raymer.
She was united in marriage to Fred
L. Knapp. at Carthage, ILL.,, August IS,
1909. To this union were born two
children, Marjorie Evelyn and Marcella
Olive.
Deceased passed away at the Steele
hospital, at Denver, Colorado, Tuesday,
February 9th, 1917, aged 29 years, II
months and 27 days. She leaves to
mourn her loss, a father, mother, hus-
band and two children, and one sister,
Mrs. j. Z. Miller
Funeral services were conducted at
Sterling, Friday afternoon by the Rev.
A. P. Griffin, and interment was made
in the Sterling cemetery.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
OF MUCH HISTORIC INTEREST
Old Philadelphia Theater Closely A.
ISOLATED With the Earliest Days
of the Young Republic.

The purpose of the Drama league
to give a few weeks hence the first
comedy presented In Philadelphia Is
highly commendable. remarks the
Ledger Of that city. Contrast" by
Royal Tyler. a Bostonian. was first
produced at the John Street theater.
in New York, In 1857. and was brought
to this city after short run there.
To Philadelphia belongs the credit Of
producing the first play written by an
American and enacted by a profession
al company. This play is '"rhe Prince
Of, Parthia," by Thomas Godfrey. Jr.,
Of Philadelphia, put on at the famous
old Southwark theater in 1767. 1t was
successfully revived last year by the
Zelosophic society of the university at
the New Century. That production
was one more case In point to prove
the enduring vitality and appeal Of
many an old play that is allowed to
molder In the dust Of libraries, OBJ
scure and undisturbed. Additional his
toric interest attaches to the playhouse
where "The Prince of Parthia' was
first given through the circumstance
that Major Andre painted scenery for
1t when the British officers used II
during their winter here; and for near
ly half a century his drop curtain. rep
resentlng waterfall. glorlfied the
modest "temple of the arts" till the
theater was burned down.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
RAYMER WILL HAVE
PLENTY OF MUSIC

New Raymer has become a musical
center of note, and probably has eclp-
sed all other towns of its size in the
number and character Of its band or
ganizations. Paymer proudly boasts of
a Cornet Concert band, a Symphony
orchestra of six highclass musicians. a
high school orchestra and lastly but not
least is The Ladies Harmonic band.
Although there are many musicians
among these players who have the abil-
ity to act in the role of band master,
each failed to possess the knowledge
necessary to successfully organize the
players into an harmonious organiza-
tion. and it remained for Milton kotouc
to start the ball rolling.
Mr.. Kotouc is highly pleased with the
musical talent found here and insists
that the band organizations of Raymer
have a personnel that is hard to beat.
The members of the various bands
are fully as enthusiastic as their leader
and with the support of philharmonic
people Raymer is destined to become a
great social center that will bring to us
associations of the highest degree. A
boost for the band is a "big" boost for
the town.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
sTONE EHAM

Gladys Neff began working at the
postoffice Tuesday. She will help dis
tribute mail in the mornings.
Mrs. Ed Nichols went back to Iowa
last week for an extended visit with
relatives.
The auditors for the Burlington We're
here Thursday.
Mrs. H. Mayfeld aud two children
returned home Monday after visiting
with relatives in Nebraska.
Jim Nelson came home Monday to
stay for awhile.
This community received quite a
shock Saturday when the information
of the death of Jesse Andrews was re-
ceived. He was being treated at Ster-
ling by DR.. Dawson. Pneumonia was
the cause of his death.
A small lcrowd gave Rowes surprise
dance Saturday night at the home. All
had good time.
The Stoneham High school will give
a play entitled "Out of Town" on the
night of February 18th. All ladies will
please bring a valentine and lunch for
two. Everyone is invited.
There will be services in st. John S
Catholic church, Sunday, February Is.
Members are earnestly requested to be
present.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
HOPE VIEW

Bert Piper and Mrs. May were call
ers at the |. F. Virgins home Sunday,
and later attended the meeting of the
singing club at the schoolhouse.
d. L. Jones is recovering after his
brief illness.
The United Singing club was organ
lied Sunday night at Hope View school
with twenty-six members. Mrs. Car
rie Artley is the director. Meetings
are held Sunday evenings at seven
O'Clock at the school house.
Diamonds and Hearts was rehearsed
Monday night at the Hope View school
and again Thursday night at Peace
Valley.
Freda Weiland visited at the home of
D. L. Jones, Monday afternoon before
rehearsal.
After making three trips to Raymer,
D. Boetcher met friend from Omaha.
who is to make him visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Weiland called at
the D. L. Jones home Thursday after
noon.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
kaIous

The oyster supper and program given
at High Tower school was well at
Nnded. Fourteen dollars were taken
in. which will go toward paying for an
organ.
About 65 attended the literary at the
Stollar schoolhouse Friday evening. We
sure missed the Delco lights.
A one-act farce and program will be
given Friday night, followed by dance
and basket supper.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Kalous and Miss
Myrtle Hinchman spent Sunday at the
II. S. Stollar home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Powell spent Friday
with Tom Nelson's.
George Brown, who was hurt in the
Taylor auto accident, is getting along
nicely.
MIR. and Mrs. Larkin were Raymer
shoppers the latter part of the week.
VIM. Waneka, A. b. Philips, Ton
Nelson and Mr.. Krum put up ice the
past week.
Lester Briggs took load of hogs to
Raymer Monday.
A chicken pie supper is to be giver
at the HighTower schoolhouse, Feb. 22
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Monkeyino With the Universe.

1t has been reliably reported that
two New England men are about to
startle the world with an entirely new
power supply. One of these men Is
said to be consulting mechanical en-
gineer, the other an astronomer. both
In very good standing. The story Is
that these two men have gone so far
In the realm of infinitiye formula that
they have been able to develop meth
cd that will enable them to stop the
earth at will for l-32 of a second of
time and to bottle up the energy heces-
sary to stop the earth In Its product
so created and sell il commercially to
the world. 1t Is to be hoped that be-
fore the plan Is actually put into COM
mission two other men Of equal abil-
tiles will be found who will be willing
to collaborate with them to the end
that the earth can be started prompt
ly in Its revolutions after II Is once
stopped. otherwise there will be pain
full absence of market for this novel
pOwer.-Hugh L. Cooper In the Scien-
tifie American.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
NEWS OF THE RURAL
DISTRICTS ABOUT US
CLENWoOD

Sixty-fve friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank l.. Smith planned very nice
surprise on them and also on Ethel
Johnson, Wednesday, Feb. 7th. Games
of various sorts were indulged in dur
ing the evening. Light Refreshments
were served. At late hour the guests
departed, all reported having had a
good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Coffin, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herford Of Raymer, motored out
and attended the party at Frank L..
Smiths.
Messrs. Kraxburger, Nichols, and
Clarence BLY, drove over to Fit. Morgan
Monday on business and returned on
Tuesday.
Mrs. Smith came over Wednesday
to stay with her son, Frank l.. Smith,
until Thursday.
Frank l.. Smith and family Mrs M.
L. Salmon and son Howard, motored
to Morgan Friday.
Be sure and keep February % open,
and come out and see Diamonds and
Hearts at Peace Valley schoolhouse on
that date.
Mr. and Mrs. Kraxburger were over
to Morgan Friday, where they attend
ed the Isis theater in the evening.
Mr.. Hautch was badly hurt while
drilling a well. He was taken to Nor
gan fol medical treatment, by Frank
Smith and John Dodge.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL

We had the pleasure df hearing the
concert rendered Thursday evening by
The Raymer Symphony orchestra. 1t
was the occasion of their regular prac-
tice and they played as would group
of veterans, and one might easily i'm
agine that he was listening to an over
ture on the Orpheum Circuit.
The orchestra is well supplied with a
collection of the best music and while
they cater to the classical variety Of
music composed by the worlds most
noted composers, they are also prepar-
ed to furnish popular dance music.
Following is the program given at
the rehearsal in the auditorium Thurs
day evening:
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
GIFT WAS NOT APPRECIATED
Soldiers Wife Certainly Chose Most
Unfortunate Time to Send Those
Fish to the Camp

For a long time" said the fat
plumber. Il have been trying to locate
the most unlucky gink In the whole
world"
And now"
Il have found him at last"
The thin carpenter showed curios-
ity.
HE Is a soldier down on the bord-
er," the fat plumber continued.
do you mean that you think all Of
the boys down there are to be pitied?"
Il should say notl"
Then you have to furnish a dla.
gram with your joke"
This particular soldier Is wealthy
and has everything he wants. back
home"
"And still he Is unlucky."
"Yes. He wrote to his wife, one day,
and told her she ought to do something
for the boys at the front"
Yes"
And the wife Immediately bought
500 fresh fish and had them shipped to
the border"
THAT was fine Of her."
Now comes the unlucky part"
u have been waiting for that"
"On the very day that the consign.
ment reached the company the wom-
ans husband happened to be assigned
to duty In the mess tent"
Yes"
"And blamed II he didn't have to
clean every one Of those 500 fish,
Youngstown Telegram.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
MRS.F. |. KNAPP
SPASsES AWAY
DIES AT DENVER, COL.
BODY IS TAKEN TO STERLING

When Mrs. Knapp left Raymer. Feb.
End for Denver, none felt that they
were bidding her farewell for the last
time in this life, so the word which
reached here last week on Wednesday
morning that she had passed away the
evening before at hospital in Denver,
came as thunderboldt out of clear
sky.
1t was generally known that she had
gone to Denver to undergo an opera
ton for appendicitis, and that such op-
erations are always attended by some
danger. but still it was considered very
remote. In fact the operation seemed
not to be as serious as expected and
that she would soon recover from iall
i'll effects when scarlet fever developed.
This insiduous disease attacked her
when at such a disadvantage, and her
reduced strength was unequal to the
contest, and on Tuesday evening she
surrendered to the grim conquerer to
which we must all, soon or late strike
our colors.
She realized that she must leave the
dear ones she loved for only short
time before the end came, but she was
not afraid to go and gave few direc-
tions about the loved ones for whom
she would so gladly have lived to COM
fort, the children she would have wish
ed to shield.
The funeral service was held at the
residence of Mr.. Guy Galbreath. and
many were obliged to remain outside
owing to the large attendance. The
choir composed of Mesdames Allen and
White, M. S. Sweet, Rev. P. D. Grif-
fin, Miss Marie Allen and Gay R. White
rendered some very appropriate musi-
cal numbers. The tenor solo by Mr..
White, "A Perfect Day" was rendered
in very pleasing manner and touched
the hearts of all. The short service at
the grave was very fitting and here the
strongest hearts were forced to yield
and all realized that this was the last
tribute they could bestow as they pas
sed with bowed heads by the casket to
view the body of loved one who had
passed from us for all time.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Double Meaning.

WELL" said the far West mayor to
the English tourist. Il dunno how you
manage these affairs over there. but
out here, when some Of our boys got
tied up In that thar bankrupt telephone
company | was tellin' yer about they
became mighty crusty"
"0hw
"Yus; they didn't like the way the
receiver was haldlin' the business no
how"
''Indeed!" commented the earnest
listener; "then. may ! ask. what they
did?"
"sartinly; wus goin' to tell
yer. They just hung up the receiver"
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
WAR ON PREDATORY ANIMALS
Western States Had Much Success In
Their First Campaign Against
Their Natural Enemies.

DepredatIons of predatory animals,
accompanied by outbreaks Of rabies
among them In parts Of Oregon, Cali
fornia. Nevada. Idaho and Utah re-
suited In the shooting. trapping and
poisoning of over 1900 coyotes during
the last fiscal year by hunters In the
employ Of the biological survey Of the
United States department Of agricul-
ture
Altogether over 5000 noxious ami
mails, including wolves. coyotes, noun
tain lions and bobcats were destroyed.
The seriousness of the outbreaks Of
rabies will be realized when It Is
stated that more than GO persons were
treated by state authorities Of Ne
vada during the year on account of
having been bitten by either wild or do
nestle animals.
The loss of live stock has been very
heavy. At Winnemucca. Nevada. a
single rabid coyote caused the loss OF
u steers.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Takes Place Of Toothbrush.

A novel patent granted recently was
for a substitute for the tooth brush.
The device consists Of little water.
proof cap fitting over the end Of a
finger. Attached to 1t Is a brushlike
surface Of fabric, specially designed
for cleaning the tseth. A flexible band
attached to the cap encircles the hand
and supports the cleaner when In op-
Grafton. 1t Is claimed that this
cleaner. being more flexible than the
stiff-backed brush, can clean the teeth
more thoroughly since It can be fitted
into each .small angle Of teeth and
gums.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
No Worry; No Weight

Jim" Rice. popular coach Of the
Columbia university crews, has q new
recipe for keeping thin. Rice had
been putting on too much weight to be
comfortable for the last few years.
Recently an old friend met him at a
football game.
you're looking ten years younger
and 20 pounds lighter" said the friend.
1--WE taken of IS pounds" said Rice,
and I'm as hard as nails. Never felt
better"
How did you get your weight orr
he was asked.
stopped worryin'." he announced.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Service Makes Boy Scouts Healthy.

People who deride or are concerned
at the employment of Boy Scouts in
the duty of coast watching will be en-
lightened by the observations Of Doc
tor Aldous. chief commissioner for
Portsmouth. who found sickness Is a
rare thing among them and wishes
that more Scouts could be put on this
duty. which Is making such big. healthy
lads of them. He enumerates several
cases of boys of fourteen who have
gained materially In weight and chest
measurement In three months or less
and the zeal they display Is surprising
when 1t is considered what great
change It must be for town boys to
be dropped on bleak and lonely part
Of the coast.-London Globe.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
The Holy Carpet Returned.

The ceremony Of receiving the holy
carpet on Its return from Mecca took
place In the presence Of the prime min
lister, representing the sultan. who is
indisposed. The pilgrimage was &C.
complished this year without any un-
toward incident. There were about
5000 pilgrims this year. including s..
000 Indians, 1000 Egyptians and 1900
from the Hedjaz.-Cairo Letter In the
London Times.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Ohituaru

When you come to the end of per-
feet day, And you sit alone with your
thought-While the chimes ring out
with carol gay, For the JOY that the
day has brought, DO you think what
the end Of perfect day Can mean to
tired heart, When the sun goes down
with flaming ray, And the dear
friends have to part?
Well, this is the end of a perfect day,
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Gard Of Thanks

In this way we desire to express our
heartfelt thanks to the many friends
who assisted us during our great be
reavement; for the beautiful profusion
Of floral tributes, and to those who as
sisted with the song service.
Accept our deepest gratitude.
F. L. Knapp, and children
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. C. Cutler
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Miller.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Notice

The regular meeting of the teachers
will be postponed from Saturday, Feb.
18th, to Saturday, Feb. oath. 1t will
be held in the schoolhouse at o'clock
sharp. All teachers urged to be there
on time.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15

Shoe and Harness repairing Leave
them at the lumber yard. ! will call
for toem Wednesdays and Saturdays,
prices reasonable. j. Wescoatt.
Lotus Bond writing tablets on sale a
the Raymer Pharmacy. 35tt
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15

With Miss Marie Allen at the piano,
Harold Scott and Mrs. Hewitt playing
first violins, Verne Hill second violin,
Sam Schmeeckle the flute and Milton
bnf,touc the cornet, Raymer has an or
H,stra to be proud of. and one that is
f5hnd to win the admiration of all who
enjoy good music.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15
Literary at Molthu School

The literary program given at the
Molthu school last Friday evening was
attended by large crowd Of young
people who insisted on making the oc-
casion social feature, and all enjoyed
the affair immencely. The extempor-
ary talks were Of the best and the de-
bate was exceptionally interesting and
instructive. Mr.. H. H. Northup and
A. B. Allen proved to the satisfaction
of all that socialism is farce.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-15

Ted Becker and Hugo Kurz returned
from trip to Peetz, Colo Saturday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-08
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kENDALLVILLE.

Aug. 6, 1917.
Pat Flemming is the possessor of
new Ford car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Eddy and Joe,
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Clink called
at the Cy Elliott home Sunday.
Mrs. Todd and daughter Helen are
spending a few days at the S. NJ
Todd home.
S. J. Moore was an over Sunday
visitor at home.
Charley Smith and family visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Reuter-, Sunday
The l.. A. S. will meet on the pic
mic ground Wednesday afternoon,
August Sth.
A number from here attended the
ice cream social at the Fred Head
ington home Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hauber, north OF
town are the proud parents of a baby
boy.
Alison Daskam and family are en-
joying a new Ford.
C, A. Eddy and family visited at
the w. c. Fifield home Sunday.
A number of the young people en-
joyed themselves dancing in the hall
Friday night.
Coming soon: 'Mr. Bob. Watch
for the date.
There will be basket social at
the S. NJ. Todd home Tuesday night,
Aug. Z, for the benefit of the orches-
ira.
The Narcotics Amusement Co. who
have been showing il our town the
last week, have moved to Burr Oak
A number of our boys went to De
corah Saturday for examination.
Cornelia Barnes is home from
California, for short visit. She ex-
poets to return before September 1.
Mrs. Phil Todd came Saturday last
from Sioux Falls, s. D., for a visit
with her mother, Mrs. B. R. Evans.
She made short calls to her many
friends in this locality. She returned
to her home Friday.
Miss Nettie McCabe visited with
Miss Ella Flemming one afternoon
last week.
Isaac Jones who has been helping
Dave Easier returned to his home al
Cresco Saturday.
Pete Hammervold is the owner OF
new Ford car.
Bina Brown and Anna Askelson
visited at the home of their friend
Mabel Ellingson last week.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-08-08
BLUFFTON.

Aug. b, 1910.
Rupert Greenslade and daughter
Dorothy were shopping in our burg
Friday.
Mr.. Crawford has been papering
and painting the interior of the
school house, this with the building
of two closets which is now underway
certainly adds much to the looks and
convenience of the school house, and
would be a credit to a much larger
place.
Will Cameron is going back and
forth into Orleans township putting
up hay on the land he owns there.
Mrs. Dave Cassel is visiting her
old home today north of here.
Candace Dinger is working for
| Mrs. Jackson.
The cement crew went to work this
morning between here and Cresco.
The cement crew went to work
this morning between here and Cres-
co. August Bergman got his father
to take his place. August will put up
hay today.
One way to get ahead is to raise
cabbage. Joe Kinney is the man that
is raising the cabbage this year.
Mr.. Abbie the insurance man was
out from DEBORAH Tuesday and in
sured Mr.. and Mrs. August Burg
mans property. Mr.. Abby's motorcy-
Gle baked with him and he was de.
tanned in Blufftol until evening. He
took supper with Brittendalls.
Walter McCauley autoed to De-
corah the fore part of the week for
Mrs. Paddle O'Brien and children
who have been in DEBORAH a few
days.
Pat Knox is working for Pat
Thyme.
Casper Olson is working for John
Thyne's.
Mr.. Sybert has new mich COW.
Mr.. Walter Lucus went to DEBORAH
Saturday to be examined TO see II he
| is fit for service in the army.
The Narcotics Amusement Co
showed here three nights. Tonight
will be the last night. All those who
attended pronounce it the best show
for the money they ever attended
They will go from here to Burr Oak
Guy Bently and family attended
the show Friday night
Chas. Burgess, wife and daughter