The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1917-02-27
Berger Items
(Times' Special Correspondence


Chimes Special Correspondence
We are pleased to learn that Max
Smith, who has been confined to his
house with rheumatism the past three
weeks is able to be around again.
A. G. Aver was transacting business ,
in Twin Falls Thursday.
Jim Humphrey has. with his fam
lily, moved to the Raymond Jones |
farms, which place he has rented for
the coming season.
Olpi Siro was a county seat visitor
Saturday
The members of the Pioneer club
were most delightfully."- entertained by
Mrs i. r.. Edmundson at her pleas
ant home in Haggardt valley Thurs
day.
Dick Gorst, Jr., was a Twin Falls
visitor Thursday.
The Emerson Literary society of
Berger will give an interesting pro-
gram and social in the school audi
forum Friday evening.
The people of Haggardt, who are
always alive, gave an interesting pro-
gram and social in their school house
Friday evening. Everybody enjoyed
the good things the ladies of Hag-
gardt had prepared for the occasion,
such as Sandwiches, coffee, cakes, and
ice cream. First in order was an in
teresting program, which follow: VO-
cal music by a male quartette, con-
sisting of c. w. Strickling, first ten
or; r. e. Foote, second tenor; T. j.
Douglas, first bass; II. G.. Ericsson,
second bass; recitation, Clarence
Barrett recitation, Tom Foote; duet,
Mesdames Douglas and Barrett; solo,
r. e. Foot; reading, Mrs. j. M. Pierce;
dtfnf NJ. Loo.
solo, Miss Ether Lyman music male
quartette. The school house was
filled to its fullest capacity and all
most heartily enjoyed the entertain
ment. A large delegation of Berger
ties were. in attendance.
L. o. Evans was looking after bust
ness matters.
L. o. Evans was looking after bust
ness matters at the county metrop-
, oils Saturday.
; A. ]. Evans was on the north side
, tract looking for a place to rent last
week.
} A farmers bureau was recently or
/ ganized in Berger by County Agent w.
: n. Birch. with ]. M. Pierce as presi-
3, dent and II. c. Ericsson secretary.
e This is a move in the right direction
and every farmer should be interest
ed enough to become a member.
$ Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Evans most de-
q lightfully entertained j. M. Pierce
< and family, the Misses Hess and Howe
Icie Thomas, Newton Walters and H.
T. c. Ericsson, at dinner at their pleas
r ant home Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ev-
f ans are surely royal entertainers and
e all enjoyed their hospitality
k Contractor e. L. Molin was tran
sacting business in the Magic City on
Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben PARROT return
ed from an extended visit with rela-
tives and friends in Kansas last week
G. w. Simpson, one of Berger's live
and active business men was transact
ing business in Twin Falls one day
last week
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Molin pleas
antly entertained a number of friend!
in their new home Saturday evening
The evening was spent at cards anC
dancing. Music was furnished by thu
host, Mr.. Molin. Those who wer,
present report an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Curry leave thi
week for a visit with friends ant
relatives at their old home in Ne
braska They will make short stop
at various points on their way, visit
ing friends and acquaintances
MI. anu MIS-. n. aver
ed a number of friends at dinner il
honor of Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Curry
Sunday.
The number of pupils in attend
ance in Berger public schools ha
almost been as many as that of las
year. Notwithstanding quite a mum
Der have moved away 1t seems tn
school is making good progress unde
the efficient force of teachers. Mis-
Hess, teacher of the grammar depart
ment and Miss Mary Howe teache
of the primary department. The mum
Der of scholars enrolled is as. Thos
neither absent nor tardy ending Jan
uary 81, follows: Grammar depart
ment-Lester McGregor, Edwin Rut
ter, Viola Evans, Ernest Hills, Gilt
ford Evans, Howard Pierce. Numhe
of pupils enrolled, 49, Miss Doroth
Hess, teacher. Primary department
George McGregor, Clifford Thomas
Alberta Hamilton, Francis Rutte
| Number enrolled 2S. Miss Mar
Howe, teacher
The people in this community plar
- ned to give surprise to one of thei