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Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13

While no decision was given yester-
day at Calexico as regards the Second
St, eet railroad crossing, Commission
Ell Gordon of the State Railroad Com
MISSION stated that from testimony ad-
dcced at the hearing it was deemed
imperative to offer relief.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
Cotton Market.

The following quotations are from
the Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Association:
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13

St, eet railroad crossing, Commission
er Gordon of the State Railroad Com
MISSION stated that from testimony ad-
dcced at the hearing it was deemed
imperative to offer relief.
Miss Turbett, at the Woman's Shop,
announces the late arrival of very
select line of Georgette Crepe Waists
ard Voiles. Also Auto and Face Veil
ings in various colors. Kayser and
Phoenix Silk Hose, in white and black,
are particularly interesting to lovers
Cf nice hosiery. Alb
Andy Frierson, negro, accused OF
shooting Jim Davis as the result OF
a dispute over team of horses being
used on the Hale ranch near Holtville,
surrendered yesterday afternoon to
Constable Bert Underwood and will
be held pending the outcome of Davis
i:juries.
Three Japanese were arrested yes
terday at Heber and afterwards taken
tc Los Angeles by United States I'M
migration Inspector Beck. The aliens
explained that they had left Lower
California when they had been in
formed that it would be necessary to
ray $1OO entrance fee.
Jack Foley, charged with having
habit forming drugs in his possession
and attempting to smuggle them
a,ross the border at CaleXico, was
bro ught to the county Jail yesterday
from Calexico by Sheriff Applestill.
A. E. Long reported to the sher-
iff's office last night that two sad
dies and three brides had been stolen
from his premises.
Miss Henrietta Covington of Red
lands, who is TO become CHe piiue w
George L. Campbell of Brawley the
early part of August, was the honoree
at a most delightful affair given yes
tei day at the home of Mrs. w. Il. Best
of Brawley. Miss Covingtons' engage
nient is happily received by her many
friends with whom she has become
very popular since her arrival in the
city of Brawley to visit her aunt
Mrs. w. H. Best. Miss Covington is
TIE daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. b.
Covington, well known residents oil
Redlands, and Mr.. Campbell is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Camp
bell, prominent residents of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-04-13
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ITS been a Good year
for me and I'm satisfied"
said the Wise Buyer to The ,
Tire Shop.
ia n. Fifth Phone 59J
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
HIGH SCHOOL
ANNUAL OUT
''The Gem" Issued by the High School
Students, Makes Its Appearance

The first annual issued by the En-
NETT High School came out this week.
1t is a pretentious volume of SO pages
and contains a history of the past
school years activities. The illus
trations are profuse and artistic, show
ing the pictures of the High School
faculty, the Senior, Junior, Sopho-
more and Freshman classes, the foot
ball team, boys and girls basketball
teams, glee club, Prune staff and snap
shots of happenings.
The Annual is dedicated to Geo. D.
Knipe. The editorial staff was COM
posed of the following: Harold Haylor,
Ethel Knox, Don Downing, Helen
Cochran, John Gamage, Alta Darnielle
Annd Field, Dean Nusbaum, Margaret
Exum and Gene Zachman. 1t was
printed by The Index shop. Copies
may be procured of Harold Haylor or
The Index office.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
BOY LOSES THUMB and
TWO FINGERS
Harvey Lakely Was Playing
With Giant Cap When
1t Exploded.

Harvey Lakely, young son of ar
employe of the Monarch Construction
company, was so badly injured by the
explosion of giant cap last Thurs
day evening that a portion of the
thumb and first and second fingers
of his left hand had to be amputated.
The boy is about 10 years old, and
his father has been an employe of the
Monarch Construction company dur
ing the excavation of the log pond.
The company, having completed their
contract, were packing up and NOV
ing. Young Lakely found a giant
cap in the debris of the camp, and boy
like had to satisfy his curiosity as to
how much noise it would make if he
hit it with rock. DR.. Tukey had to
amputate half of the. thumb, first and
second fingers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
commencement WEEK
NEARS END
Climax Reached Tonight When
Class of 80 Graduates from
High School.

Commencement week ends tonight
when a class of 80 will be presented
with diplomas at the Methodist
church. The address will be given by
Rev. Cliff X. Titus of Weiser.
The baccalaureate sermon was given
Sunday evening by Rev. S. Mex.
Hunter. His text was "The fear of
the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
a good understanding have all they
that do his commandments; his praise
endureth forever" The sermon was
an exhortation to get wisdom-to Sc
cure a college education. Statistics
were quoted to prove the advantages
possessed by college graduates over
those who are not. The man or wo-
man who has acquired higher learn
ing is better fitted to make his
way in the world, to get the most out
of life.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Red Cross Fund Swelled.

The Red Cross social given by the
Methodist Aid last Thursday in the
I. o. o. F. halls furnished a very
pleasant afternoons entertainment for
the ladies of the town. The lodge
room was beautifully decorated with
spring blossoms. The program con-
sisted of singing of America" by all
present, violin and piano duet by Mrs.
Ruth M. Hunt and Mrs. Zachman, read
ing by Mrs. C. l. Anderson and Mrs.
Will Womack, piano duet by Rowena
Stokesberry and Juanita Shropshire,
song, 'Keep the Home Fires Burning
by Misses Rundstrom and Mrs. Lee
Miles. After the program the audience
repaired to the lower hall, where the
tables were beautifully decorated with
carnations, and were served ice cream
cake and coffee by the ladies of the
Aid. They likewise served others who
came in from the street and realized
the neat sum of s43.15, which was all
turned into the Red Cross treasury,
having been donated by
the ladies.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
FARMING ON A LARGE
SCALE
Mcconnell Brothers Have Seed
ed 700 Acres to Grain
and Alfalfa

The Mcconnell Bros, in addition to
their large sheep interests, are ranch
ing on large scale and thus "doing
their bit" for Unce Sam and his al
lies. They have this spring seeded
700 acres on Anderson and Johnson
creeks to grain and alfalfa, which
means that next year they will have
700 acres of new Alfalfa field and this
year will cut 700 acres of wheat, oats
and barley. That is the story that
horny-handed son of toll, B. B. Davis,
brought to town Monday. He has
been assisting the McConnells with
the work and is as brown and rugged
and frisky as 3-year-old thorough
bred. The job was big one, every
man and team possible to secure was
hired and in addition a tractor was
used.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
RED CROSS BENEFIT
Card Party Will Be Given Wednes
day Evening at l. o. o. F. Hall.

Qdl at l.. ". W Ian.
A card party will be given on Wed
nesday evening, May %, at the 1. O.
O. F. hall, for the benefit of the Red
Cross fund. Admission 25 cents.
All are cordially invited. Auction
Bridge, Five Hundred and Finch
will be played and highest scores
kept. Players at each table pivoting
after four deals, thus changing part
ners. Tables may be ordered in ad-
vance by payment of $1.00, otherwise
partners and tables will be chosen by
drawing of score cards and every
body will be provided with place.
Punch will be served during the
evening. Kindly notify the commit
tee, Mrs. E. K. Hayes or Mrs. Minnie
Fairchild for the reservation of tables
Come and have a pleasant evening
playing your favorite game and thus
help in the hallowed work of the Red
Cross. If you cannot be present the
committee will be happy to receive
your contribution.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Rebekahs Entertain Officials.

The Emmett Rebekah lodge was
honored by an official visit from
Grand Secretary Mrs. McCrosson and
Mrs. C. ]. Sinsel of Boise Tuesday
evening, and neighborly visit from
80 members of the Middleton lodge,
and entertained in an elaborate man.
ner for the guests. The State presi-
dent, Mrs. Ross, also expected to be
present, but owing to misunder-
standing of the date, did not arrive.
The degrees were conferred on seven
candidates by the degree team in a
splendid manner, after which ban
quet was served. The initiates were
Mrs. Henry Demaris, Mrs. Roy Keith
ley, Mrs. Ralph Carpenter, Mrs. Sam
Mrs. w. NJ. Wilkerson,
Misses Docia' Phillips and Edith Cha
pin.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Musical Review.

A large and appropriate audience
attended the Musical Review given by
the Misses Lillian Baker and Bertha
Cantrall in the Presbyterian church
Monday evening. The young ladies
played their piano numbers with skill
and expression, rejecting much credit
upon themselves and their instructor,
Miss Maude Myers. Others who gra-
ciously assisted in the program were:
Mrs. Ruth Hunt and Max Guenther,
violinists, and Mrs. c. l. Anderson,
reader. The church presented an at
tractive appearance with its decora-
tions of flags, blossoms and potted
plants.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
DITCH COMPANIES WIN
IN SUIT
District Court Holds That Irri-
cation Companies Cannot be
Assessed for Drainage.

Remonstrances of the Farmers Co.
operative Irrigation company and the
Noble Ditch company against payment
of the assessments aggregating $780,
900 taxed against them by Drainage
District No. l were upheld in a deci-
sion by Judge C. P. Mccarthy, who
sat in the case for Judge Ed L. Bryan
IN the Caldwell district court. Should
this decree ordering the proceedings
against the ditch companies dismissed
and declaring the assessments null
and void be sustained by higher courts
it would mean the loss of 100000
which the district had levied.
There are approximately 10000
acres in the proposed district, prac-
tically all lying in the Payette valley
between Bramwell and Falk. If the
above named ditch companies are alb
solved from this assessment it would
mean an increase in the assessment
against other lands in the district of
SO an acre.
The attempt to collect the large
sums from the ditch corporations was
based upon the allegation that their
canals and distributing systems were
much to blame for the seepage condi-
tions making drainage necessary. The
irrigation concerns claimed they were
the owners of no land and since they
can in no way be benefited by creation
of the proposed drainage system they
should not be assessed. The Farm
ers' Cooperative company particular
ly objected to the assessments on the
grounds that they would place dou-
Bile burden on the water users under
their system.
The directors of the drainage dis !
trict will appeal the case to the Su-
preme court. Different phases of this
litigation have already twice been be-
fore this tribunal, and the district
has been the victor. 1t is expected
that, owing to the Importance of the
questions at issue, a decision will be
rendered at an early day.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

and every one got married. How he
with his horrible makeup ever won g
handsome spin is more than The In
dex's musical critic can figure, but
there is no accounting for tastes, and
no telling what woman will do.
From the days of the Commercial
Club minstrels to the present, the gen
eral opinion is that "a Nautical Knot"
was the climax of all performances
given by Emmett's musical talent,
though there are some who contend
that "Bulubl" should be reckoned with
The musical part was drilled by w.
w. Nusbaum and emphasized his tai
ent in that line of work.
The performance will be repeated
tomorrow night in the High school
auditorium and will be for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

DR.. and Mrs. Prestel have moved from
the Ike Womack cottage into their
new veterinary hospital, which they
will occupy until their new bungalow
is completed. w. B. Baker will move
into the Womack cottage, and Mr..
Keck and family will move into the
McNish house to be vacated by Mr..
Baker. j. c. Rundstrom will move
to the bungalow recently purchased
from his son, and ]. H. Foss will move
into the house now occupied by Mr..
Rundstrom.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
TO IMPROVE PUMPING
PLANT
Council Takes Preliminary Steps
To Increase Efficiency of
Water Supply.

Preliminary steps were taken by
the city council at Tuesday nights
meeting to increase the efficiency of
the city pumping plant. The plans
are to buy a new pump of greater
capacity, install it at the bottom of
the present sump, use the old 30-h. p.
motor to drive the pump and trade off
the present automatic starting and
stopping appartus for a new one.
The city is fortunate in having the
services of the pump expert of the
Boise-Payette Lumber company plac-
ed at its disposal. After an investi-
cation of conditions at the city plant,
he has advised that a centrifugal
pump with a vertical shaft be INSTALL
ed. This, he claims, will keep the
tank filled all the time The pump
will furnish 125 gallons minute.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Big ACREAGE MELONS
and "CANTS"
ObermeyerS Have Planted AZ
Acres and Will Handle rs
Acres All Told.

Henry Obermeyer, who is undoubt-
edly the Melon King of Idaho, expects
to market between 40 and so carloads
of cantaloupes and watermelons this
season.
Of his own land, he has planted AZ
acres. Besides these he has contract
ed to market the melons from 81 acres
which have been planted by his
brothers John and Will. He esti-
mates this acreage will produce 40
carloads. Mr.. Obermeyer has estab-
lished an enviable reputation for fur
nishing a product unsurpassed in
quality, and his customers appreciate
his fair dealing way of doing business.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
BORN

On May 8, at Weiser, to Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Ross, a daughter. Mrs.
Ross is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
W. Gillispie of this city. Mrs. ellis
pie and daughter Alice returned Fri
day from a visit with Mrs. Ross.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Bogardus
last week in Boise, a daughter.
On Sunday to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Beutler, a daughter.
On Tuesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Lane, son.
On Wednesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Draper, a daughter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
u. S. Seized Cable.

An act that may often be repeated
during the>war period took place last
week when Uncle Sam commander
ed three carloads of steel cable which
had been ordered from the manufac-
turers by the Boise-Payette Lumber
company. One carload was in tran
sit and two more were being prepared
for shipment, when Uncle Sam decid-
ed he needed them in his war prepara-
tions.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Land Board Here.

Governor Alexander, Attorney Gen.
eral Walters, Secretary of State
Dougherty and other members of the
state land board were in town about
an hour this morning, while waiting
for the train to leave for Cascade,
where the governor goes to decide
upon whom he shall appoint as Off
cials of the new county of Valley.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Has CoZY Home.

Frank McConnell's home is on the
Johnson creek ranch, where he has
built neat and convenient farm house
of the bungalow type. A spring of
pure cold water has been piped to the
house from the adjacent hills and not
only provides an abundance of water
for household purposes, but also for
stock and irrigation of the garden.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
A MUSICAL TREAT
Operetta, "A Nautical Knot" Mas.
terly Rendered by Dendroicans

Emmett's musical talent scored
another triumph in the rendition of
the comic operetta, "a Nautical
Knot" at Ideal Theater Friday even
ing. The house was packed to the
roof and it was keenly appreciative
audience The characters were well
taken, the solos, duets and choruses
were catchy and tuneful and the sing
ing was so excellent that every num-
ber was encored. A feature that add
ed greatly to the performance was the
orchestra, and the accompaniment was
of high character.
Charles L. Gamage was star per-
former and comedian all thrown into
one. He finally unraveled the knot
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
To Sell Fruit in Boise.

The Fruit Association has arranged
to station w. w. Nusbaum in Boise
during the fruit season. Mr.. Nus
baum's territory will include all Boise
valley towns, and he will personally
look after the selling of berries and
later fruits, which will be landed in
Boise by auto trucks within two
hours after they are picked.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Is He. or Is He Not?

A report was current on the streets
the past week to the effect that
Charlie Hansen was married, hitched
splced; that his partner is widow
with 16 children, cat and a canary
bird. When interviewed, the bashful
groom blushed, expressed astonish-
ment that people had unearthed his
secret, but would neither affirm nor
deny the allegation. All we know is
that he acts like a newly married man.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
South Slope School Closes.

The South Slope school held patri-
otic commencement exercises on Fri
day evening, at which time diplomas
were given six graduates from the
Eighth grade. Their pretty school
building was appropriately and artis-
tically decorated for the occasion. The
exercises showed great faithfulness
on the part of the teacher, Mrs.
Braun. Rev. A. C. Lathrop delivered
the diplomas. The school building
was filled with patrons.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Red Cross Growing.

The membership of the Red Cross
now numbers 255. The fund is also
growing. A cake, the handiwork of
Mrs. E. X. Hayess culinary skill, was
ratified off Saturday and netted $12.75
A card party is to be given Wednes-
day of next week, and on Friday of
this week, the operetta, "a Nautical
Knot" is to be repeated. All the
proceeds are for the cause.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Waterworks for Mill

Above all the buildings, and even
towering above the tall smokestacks.
steel water tank is being erected by
.he Boise-Payette Lumber company
1t the sawmill to provide fireprotec-
ion. The capacity of the tank will
)e twice that of the city waterworks
sank.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

The plat of Riverside addition has
been filed by the Boise-Payette Lum-
Der company and the council instruct
ed the city attorney to prepare an or
dinance providing for the annexation
of this addition to the city, with the
generous request that the entire tract
and its improvements be placed on the
tax rolls this year, including the spec
ial sewer disposal tax.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Glass Day Lively.

Yesterday was class day and the
usual contests between the Senior and
Junior classes ragged from noon until
late in the afternoon, when the school
board ordered that all class flags be
removed from the schoolhouse, after
several r-enthusiastic members of
the classes had stuck their legs
through the ceiling while walking in
the attic of Wardwell building. The
Senior Class Day exercises were held
at night in the Auditorium. The pro-
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Heavy Wool Yield

Shearing of the Mcconnell sheep is
now in progress on the Johnson creek
ranch. The clip is heavy this year;
in fact, the boys are claiming the re-
cord, for yearlings are yielding fleeces
of from 10 to 1914 pounds each by ac-
tual weight-and wool is quoted at
5215 cents a pound, with predictions
that it will go to 60 cents by the time
the sales are in full swing.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

Another ordinance ordered to be
prepared will provide for the vacation
of the West Main street road to the
city limits. The street committee was
instructed to at once grade the street
and build road, as the lumber COM
pany is anxious to close the old road
in order that they may better protect
their property from trespassers.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Receives Promotion.

Walter Mann, for many years en-
ployed in the forest office here, has
been promoted to deputy supervisor
of the Boise forest office, as a reward
for his very efficient services. Mr..
Mann, wife and child spent Sunday in
town, guests at the Frank Moore home
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
MARRIED

Mrs. Olive Hansen that used to be
has moved back to Emmett. She re-
Gently married Hugh Wentworth of
Boise, who is now in the employ of
the Boise-Payette Lumber Co. and
working as a carpenter on the new
houses being built in Riverside addi-
ton
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Thanks.

The Red Cross wishes to publicly
thank the Ladies' Aid of the Metho-
dist church for the generous dona-
ton of s43.15, the Emmett Improve
ment Club for s70.50, and Mrs. E. K.
Hayes for S12.75. Also the 1. o. o. F.
lodge for the use of their halls.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Treat Soldiers to Picnic.

Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Monroe and
the Durham sisters with Emma Louise
went to Boise Sunday with their
autos loaded with good things to eat,
called at the barracks for the EN-
nett soldier boys, took them to Pierce
park and had real old fashioned pic
mic. Needless to say the hosts and
guests enjoyed themselves immensely
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
yanderdasson Bridge Out

High water has washed out the
pipes and earth fill that short time
ago were put in by the county to re-
place the bridge across Seven Mile
slough at the Vanderdasson school
house. 1t will be impossible to do the
work over again until next fall when
the irrigation season is over and
the river is low.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Section Hand Injured.

A Greek section hand was injured
Friday afternoon, when gasoline
hand car upon which he and his COM
panions were riding jumped the track
near the depot. He was thrown from
the car, which partially passed over
his body. A nasty cut was made in
his head and he was bruised quite
severely.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
BUYS New Cars

The M. & NJ. Garage report the
sale of new cars to the following dur
ing the past week: A Ford to H. H.
Long, a Dodge to J. w. Kimball and
a Paige to Henry Obermeyer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

George Coulson's petition to be al
lowed to connect his Park street resi-
dence with the sewer brought to light
the fact that a strip of territory be-
tween Park street and the Farmers
Cooperative canal has no sewer facil-
tiles and the council will endeavor to
have this included in the new sewer
district.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17
Ruvs New Auto.

w. B. Banks this week bought from
the Wilson Company new Four
Ninety Chrevolet. H. C. Wilson re-
turned last night from delivering the
car to Mr.. Banks home at Banks.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

Only one bid for sprinkling was
submitted W. E. Fishers offer to DO
the work at $3.50 per month was ac-
cepted. The addition of Commercial
avenue from First to Fourth streets
was added to Mr.. Fishers territory
with pay pro rata.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

The old sprinkling wagon, which
has been in active service for 10 sum-
mers, is worn out, and bids for a new
one were opened. The Studebaker
company, through their local agent,
N. C. Mortensen, was given the or
der for new 600-gallon sprinkler at
S425 f. o. b. Pocatello.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-17

WANTED = Pasture for calf, 9
months old. Pasture must be good,
good water and tight fence. May l..
Workman, 34-tf.