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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1917-10-30
Boomers Ferry
Idaho

is the county seat of Boundary county
and is located on two transcontinenal
railways, the Great Northern and Spo-
kane International. Boomers Ferry is
the head of navigation on the Koote-
mai river. 1t is the terminal OF the
Kootenai Valley railway, which runs
to Foothill, close to the Canadian boun-
Diary line.
Boomers Ferry has three fine, mod
ern school buildings and an efficient
corps of teachers. Seven religious de-
nominations are represented and near
ly all of the best lodges have organi-
cations. The city is well supplied with
all kinds of business houses which car
ry large stocks of merchandise.
The citizens of Boundary county
and Boners Ferry are energetic and
wide-awake and are willing and anx-
ious to encourage the coming of new
settlers in the county.
The Kootenai Valley Commercial
Club is live organization and if any
reader of the Herald desires full par
ticulars concerning the town or coun-
ty. write A. j. Kent, secretary of the
commercial club.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Death Of Mrs. Gould

Death visited Laclede again
Thursday morning and removed
the Oldest citizen, when Mrs. Mary
Gould passed away at the age OF
95 years II months and 21 days.
She was born in England and has
been resident of Laclede nearly
forty years. She leaves three child
rem, namely, Miss Emma, who has
remained at home and carefully
cared for her in her declining
years; Mrs. Agnes Van Fleet of
HillsdaTe, Mich, and E. E. Gould
of Ninaview, Col. All were with
her when the end came. Funeral
services at the home Friday at
200, and burial in the Laclede
cemetery.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Special Sewing Machine Sale

The Free" Sewing Machine Co.
Of Rockford, through E. Thurman
furniture dealer and undertaken,
will for a few weeks, run a special
sale of sewing machines.
A special salesman is here from
the factory to demonstrate the new
and wonderful improvements of
this new model.
Old machines taken in exchange.
You will be so charmed with its
beauty, its convenience. and per:
fectly sewing qualities, that you
will enthusiastically recommend it
to your friends.
Remember the Free is the only
sewing machine guaranteed for life.
Call at store or phone 46 for a
demonstration.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Red Cross

The moving picture program
given for the benefit of the local
Red Cross branch drew a crowded
house last Saturday night, many
standing throughout the entertain
ment. The leading feature was
Gen. Pershing in France and the
Generals appearance on the screen
was generously applauded by his
old time associates and neighbors
of his boyhood days here.
The following new members have
been added the past week: Rev. R.
L. Stratton, Mrs. Lon Mccoy, L.
w. Lomax, Mr.. and Mrs. c. V.
Jennings, Prof. II. L. Crook
shank.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Lecture Course

AS stated some time ago tht
Parent Teachers Association has
arrang, d for another lecture course
The tickets are now being sold and
those in charge of the selling are
much pleased that the public is
buying so readily. It has always
been the endeavor of the assoeia-
ton to give the best coulse for the
money. This year they offer the
following attractions:
The Regniers - entertainers;
Robert L. Finch-lecturer; Ridg-
way Musicians-quartet; Chancel-
lor Bradford-lecturer.
Season tickets as usual: Adults,
sl.O0; school children, so cents;
single admission, so cents.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Linneus Boy Injured

rum LluuCuS news.
A very sad accident occurred
Saturday forenoon on the public
square in this city when little
Forest Bowyer was run down by
an automobile driven by Arthur
Johnston of Laclede. No blame is
attached to Mr.. Johnston as he
was driving very slowly when the
little fellow darted from between
two standing cars directly in front
of the moving auto. Forest with
several other boys was playing
around long line of cars parked
on High street by the boys who
came to the capital to meet the
exemption board and luckily he
was the only child hurt seriously.
His thigh was fractured and his
scalp was terribly lacerated. He is
a son of Ben F. Bowyer and a
grandson of Squire T. B. Bowyer.
At this. time he is getting along
nicely and before long will be able
to get around again.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05

| Albert n. Love was born Marcel
IS, 1886, in Marian county, Indi
ana; was married to Sarah j
Lawrence at Galesburg, ILL.,, July
26, 1858. From this union -four
children survive: VIM. c. Pomona
CAL, Laura L. Love, Laclede
Emma J. Reed, Milan, Mo-, and
Lawrence A., Love, Clinton, Okla
The wife died September 8, 1913.
Deceased was a union soldier in
the civil war having enlisted
August 13, 1862, in Co. I, 83rd
Illinois Infantry, aud was dis
charged for physical disabilities
May 80, 1865, at CIarksville, Tenn.
Moved from Illinois to Laclede
March 20, 1867.
He was always deeply interested
in the affairs of the town and com
munity and served at various times
as constable, marshal and street
commissioner. Was a member of
the Masonic fraternity nearly forty
FIVE years, being raised to the de-
gree of Master Mason in Cypress
Lodge, Laclede, November 13,
1872. United with the NJ. E.
church about forty years ago.
Faneral services were held at the
home Sunday afternoon conducted
by Rev. E. L. Robson of Brook
field, services at the grave being in
charge of the Masons. Burial was
made in the LacIede cemetery in
charge of Director E. Thurman.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Class Meeting

Glass II of the NJ. E. Sunday
school met at the ehome of the teach
er, Mrs. Harry Landree, last Friday
afternoon. Class decided to retain
the name BUSY Bees" Miss
Ruth Foreman was elected presi-
dent and Miss Beatrice Harter,
secretary treasurer. The class
motto is win One." It was
decided to hold social function
the last Friday of each month, each
member to invite a friend and the
entire senior class of the high
school to be invited guests. Misses
Dorothy and Pearl Harris will be
hostesses in October; Miss Frances
Lamme, November; Miss Paul
inc Sensintaffar, December; Miss
Gladys Henry, January; Miss Ruth
Foreman, February; Miss Beatrice
Harter, March; Miss Amy Kent,
April; Mrs. Landree, May; Miss
Nora Wade, June.
At the close of the business
session, a musical program was
given.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Community Tent Meeting

Community tent meeting at
Sumner, conducted by the churches
and the community. Oliver Rec d
of Brookfeld,. evangelist; John B.
Wheelan of Hannibal, musical
directors Mrs. A. E. Greening of
Brookfeld, pianist. Services be-
gin at $780, p. m. Sunday services
11:0O a. m, 200 p. m. and 1880
p. m. Basket dinner on the ground.
The meetings will continue all
next week and probably longer.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
Special Millinery Sale

l will be in the store October 10
and IL to assist Miss Rankin in q
display of some new and very
exclusive styles of fall and winter
millinery. We extend a warm in
vitation to all of the ladies of La
clede and vicinity to call as we will
make some low prices on these days
10 and IL.
MRS. M. D. LINN.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

trip to New Mexico this week.
Fay Luyster of Brookfeld was
in Laclede on business Monday.
Mrs. O. A. Potter and son Loren
spent few days in Kansas City
last week.
z. R. King and son Elmer left
on the early morning train Tues;
days in Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Q. Aber moved
over from Brookfeld Tuesday and
are occupying the Clay residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Love of Brock
field attended the funeral of their
uncle, A. H. Love, here last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Ormsby of
Chillicothe spent Sunday with
relatives here, guests of the Cay
WOOQ FAMILY.
Mrs. Mollie Smith of Omaha
came Sunday and is visiting her
old Laclede friends, guest of Mrs.
c. c. Bigger.
VIM. G. Love who came to at
tend the funeral of his father. A
Fl. Love, returned to Las Animas,
Col, Monday.
Mrs. N. E. Randall and baby
have returned to their home at
Hannibal after a two weeks visit
here with relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Higgins and
two children returned to their
home in Idaho last Sunday after
spending month here with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
P. Higgins.
Mrs. A. G.. Groes and her
mother, Mrs. Amanda Mize, have
returned from a pleasant visit of
ten days with Prof. and Mrs.
Byron Western and family at
Spickard.
First Lieutenant Fl, D. Patter-
son of Seattle, Wash, enroute to a
post in Georgia from the officers
training camp at Fort Leavenworth,
visited at the home of ]. T. Hamil-
ton, Thursday.
j. E. Sensintaffar of Maryville
visited his uncle, Isaac q. Clough
Ind family near Forker over last
Sunday and Tuesday went to look
lfter some matters on his farm
lorth of Wheeling.
Mrs. c. E. Hilton, after spend
ng a month with relatives and her
many friends here, went to Kansas
Jity last Saturday to spend a few
ays with relatives before return
ng to her home at Santa Ana, Cal.
Mrs. G. W. Thorp and children
nd Mrs. Rodney johnson and
hildren of l4aBelle are here visit
1g their mother, Mrs. j. L.
Iourn and Mr.. Bourn. Mrs. Thorp
xpects to spend the winter here.
J. E.. Welsh, who is teaching at
Torth Salem, accompanied by two
his pupils, Alvord Almond and
arl Seymour, came down Friday
7ening in a car and remained
ntil Sunday with his family.
Ihile here Alvord and Earl were
nests of Russell Welsh and say
ley were shown a good time.
Miss Florence Facto, agent for
10 Burlington at Forker. visited
RS. Laura Huffman between
aims Wednesday on her return
ON an extended visit with rel
ives aud friends in Idaho and
her western points. Ezra Pease
ID charge of the station during
iss Facto's vacation.
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
TOWN and COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest


Ransom.
For monuments, grave stones
and markers see Linneus Monu-
ment Co.
Have a few bushels of pears for
sale at $3.50 per bushel. G. E.
Tracy.
Don't forget the jitney social to
be given Hollowe'en by the Royal
Neighbors.
The Royal Neighbor camp will
meet in regular session Friday,
afternoon, October II.
Moving picture show at the
opera house Saturday night, ad-
mission and 10 cents.
For Sale-Six yearlings, cow and
calf and 3 spring calves; also some
hay. See Theo. Sharp.
A chicken pie dinner will be
given by the ladies of the M. E.
church in the near future. Watch
for announcement of date later.
Wanted, girl to set type in this
office at once. Permanent position
and pay while learning. Must
have at least an eighth grade
education.
w. e. Knabe is bringing stock
of general merchandise here from
Sullivan county and will open up
in the Dick building first door
north of the Lomax & Standby
Bank.
Carl Harris and VIM. II. Bassett
were before the examining board
at Linneus last Saturday from this
precinct. The latter did not ask
exemption and expects to go when
ever called.
Wanted-Party to carry out pay
meuts on my Victrola. Will take
half of what l have paid, forty
records included. Address E. FL.
Herman, care P. O. Box 1855,
Brookfeld, Mo.
O. E. Peacher will hold a public
sale at the Geo. Peacher farm
northeast of Laclede ON Tuesday,
October 16. His advertisement
giving a full list of the stuff for
sale will be printed in this paper
next week. II
The annual bazaar and dinner by
the ladies of the Christian church
will be held Saturday, October 13,
the place to be announced later.
Dinner will be served for 25 cents,
and the patronage and help of all
will be appreciated.
After having been detained at
home the greater part of the time =
by the sickness of my father for the
past few months, l am again at the
store and will continue the jewelry "
rs we'll as the variety and millinery
business. Have in some new fall "
goods and solicit the patronage of
Ill. Laura Love. =
Mrs. Linn has appointed next
Wednesday and Thursday, October
10 and II, as special sales days P
md besides making some very low a,
prices on millinery will give away T
rec one box of Marinello powder III
nd cne jar of massage cream. m
,ome in and learn particulars and br
urchase a beautiful hat at low he
rice during this sale. Fl,
The BLADE has this week added m,
be following new names to its 70
railing list: Mrs. Robert Kirby, =
Mont; Chas. K. Dali, Re
)ute two; D. L. Casteel, route We
FO; w. P. Keithley, Browning; Ior
/. r. Wilson, route two; Mrs.
ellen McLain, Linneusi Edgar 81
las Barton, Camp Funston. sin
The Laclede blade., 1917-10-05
ON LOCAL fsUBJECTs
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

been assigned to the machine gun
company and Geo. Mccoy of La.
clede is barber in le same com
pany. George b. seventy-five
men to shave twice a week.
The Women's Foreign Mission
ary Society met at the home of Mrs.
Geo. Estes Wednesday. A most
interesting lesson was given by
Mrs. g. G. Bigger. A letter was
read from Miss Elizabeth Wells,
missionary in India. After the
meeting delicious refreshments con-
sisting of strawberries and cake
were served by the hostess.
Twelve automobiles, with a band
and big crowd of enthusiastic
boosters were here Wednesday ad-
vertising the Brunswick fair to be
held October IL, II and 13. They
advertise it as The biggest free fair
in the state, with liberal premiums
in every department. Con Stewart,
an old time newspaper man, was
with the bunch and called on THE
BLADE.
AS precaution against property
loss by fire the state superintendent
of insurance is urging everybody
to see that f1ues are cleaned and in
good repair, rubbish removed and
premises made reasonably safe be-
fore stoves are put up and fires
started, for the winter. The idea
is good one and every property
owner should see that it is attended
to at once.
Louis H. Andrews, former La
clede boy whose parents live south
of town, is now at Camp Macarthur,
Waco, Texas. He is a member of
Battery A, 1st NJ. F. A., and for
the past two months has been in
training at Grayling, Mich. He
passed through Linn county on a
troop train over the Santa Fe last
Sunday morning enroute to Waco.
Louis is a splendid young man and
his many friends hope to see him
safely return to civilian life after
faithfully serving his country.
Previous to beginning the regu-
ar program at the local picture {
show last Saturday night there was {
thrown on the screen some remark E
abIe pictures of automobile con- v
'truction at the Elgin Six plant in
Chicago and wonderful perform
Lnce of one of those machines. a
The picture has created much talk G
Imong automobile people the past z
week as the climbing of the rail- q
Dad chute incline was not only G.
wonderful in car performance but
aring on the part of the driver.
he EIgin Six is represented in
bis territory by A. J Buster & Co., :
f Wheeling, whose advertisement
ppears in The BLADE today
In the third increment of Linn .
ounty's quota numbering 20 that 81
1T for Camp Funston Wednesday p,
fternoon were four from Laclede,
icy being Edgar E. Barton,
homas G. Duncan, Mahlon G..
asteel and Joseph Earl Jones.
he boys assembled at Linneus and
ith those from counties in the ST.
,rtheast part of the state were an
ought to Laclede in extra of
aches attached to the regular w
ain and here merged. with a di
ecial troop train from the east. 81
ne special of ten cars left here gil
ont o'clock. There was a IL
-ge crowd at the station to bid p.
e boys goodbye and cheer them Tt
their way. ne
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Tulsa Loses Chickasha Records
Causing Local Board Delay

, the trouble District board No failed
to properly file a list Of Grady county
certified draftables and that office con-
sequently could not determine where
to begin on the second list of names
for the local boards selection. Yes
terday afternoon the Chickasha -,,ice
again put its force busy to supply the
last list by making out duplicate list
Of those already found serviceable. for
forwarding 70 the Tulsa body When
THIS has been received by that commit.
tee, records can be Strengthened out,
and the draft machinery put into 90
ton. Chickasha district men who are
as yet uncertain of their future course
may soon have their action outlined
Many of the local men who filed no
claim for exemption and have been
planning on entering the new army
and who are fretting under the incon-
venienoe and delay win soon have
their minds eased stated Mr. Murray
this morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Missionaries Contribute
Largely to Red Cross

Washington, Sept ll-American
residents in China are organizing for
war relief work in ,he far cas-, and to
aid American troops in France through
tho Ameican Red Cross. according to
cable advices just received by the Red
Cross War council At Shanghai the
organization of Red Cross chapter
has been undertaken by Consul Gener-
al Thomas sammons while American
consuls in other Chinese cities are
also aiding the Red Cross.
To begin Red Cross work in shang-
|hai, Consul General sammons reports,
|S3l30 was raised in concert among
the American residents. This money
is to be used in purchasing raw mate.
rials for the Shanghai Americans War
Relief Society, which is making hos.
pital supplies under Red Cross direc.
tion.
A contribution Of S5S767 from the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
NOTED EQUESTRIANS
WITH COMING CIRCUS

Patrons who attend the John Robin.
son circus in Chickasha Wednesday.
Sept. 18th. win see programmed
among the equestrians such names as
Costello, Orton, Meers, Lowanda. Con
rers. Melrose and Bedeni. There is
hardly a circus patron in the course Of
the last sixty years who has not seen
on a circus bin at least one Of these
famous names for all of them trace
their circus lineage back four or five
generations They have been, as it
were, TO the manor born" and their
fathers and mothers. as well as their
/ grandfathers and grandmothers before
them, were circus riders.
Miles Orten. famous bareback rid
er and also a circus rider in the early
SOS is represented by his son and
daughter Gordon and Belle Orton
The father of the Lowanda's was a
well known hurricane rider who secur-
ed South America with his own circus
for over twenty years. The Conlos are
direct descendants Of Dan Castillo,
the noted somersauit rider circus man
gger and who. ia partnership with w.
c. Coup. put r. T Barnum on the cir
Gus map Madame aud Marie Bedeni
belong TO the Italian family of known
riders and the Meers. a family famous
for over centur for hQsemanship in
this. as well as their native country
England There are numerous other
expert horsemen and horsewomen on
the bin who have notable circus pedi
grees. but as they are only filling their
seasons engagement in the United
states. their names are at present less
familiar.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
Duplicate List Rushed to District Board
tia, Men Of High Order Number
May Not Be Selec ed First

Anxious for the fairness OF northern
Grady's next draft installment selec-
ton, R, w. Murray, local board chair
man. called Tulsa last night and on
communication with the higher body's
secretary was assured that the remain
ing certified names of eligibes would
be here by tomorrow or Thursday.
Adjutant General ANGEL carp has been
investigating the cause for delayed ac-
ton by the district boards and finds
the exempters in the middle Of their
work IN particular reference to Mr..
Murray's Inquiries the adiutant stated
that some faulty clerical work had
been done in the Tulsa office and it,
tie time would be required to clear up
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
COUNTY JAIL FILLED
WITH FEDERAL MEN

The county Jail is now filled to oyer.
flowing and an order for ten addition
al plates was rushed by Sheriff Bailey
this morning when Mine Host Dad
DRYDEN found he was unable TO serve
all his guests at one sitting. Thirty
nine inmates are now being fed by the
jailer thirty Of these being federal
prisoners whose sustehance IS paid
for at the rate Of fifty cents a day.
That their plight is not interfering
with their appetites is indicated by
remark Of Jailer Dryden. "and I tell
You they're eating some chuck. too"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
OKLAHOMA HOME GUARD
OFFICERS ELECTED TONIGHT

The Chickasha unit Of The Oklahoma
Home Guard meets tonight for perma.
nent organization. An election Of Of
ficors from first lieutenant down to
corporals for recommendation 10 the
governor for appointment viii be en-
trusted 10 the company sentiment, OF
ganizers announce in planning the in
atallation First eall at 7.l5 p. m.
final assembly at 7.20 has been sche-
duled 10 begin regulation military
form az Vinea Park tonight ana all re.
cruiis as weil as candidates for enlist.
ment are requested 10 be punotual at
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

roil cali
Canvassing donations for the small
armory fund began this morning In
earnest under the direction Of secreta.
y Wootten Solicitors met a liberal
response from merchants and report
the preparedness idea taking well in
Chickasha All supplies are furnished
by the war department but no provis.
ion has been made for place TO store
arms and ammunition while not In use
and as no entrance fees are charged
suardsmen. some scheme for financ.
ing this end OF the squads work had
to be formulated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
IN POLICE COURT

The following entries have beer
made or the police court docket: Jake
Hides. disturbing the peace. paid $40;
C w. Ketner. fighting. paid S5' Chas
Thomas. drunk. paid S5 r. Arton.
drunk. paid So Sweeie Crowell a ne
gro charged with writing an obscene
note. paid SIg fine and 81 cost
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
ocMrDY CO op1No WEEK

paird a Wilson comedians who
will be here an woek. opened their en-
eagement in their tent on Chickasha
avenue between FIFTH and Sixth strets
Monday evening The tent was pack
ed. more than hundred being turned
away. The initial bin made a hit with
the crowd. There viii be a change in
program every night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
TEACHER GOES TO WAR

NH. Smith. superintendent at Alex
has notified the county superintendent
of vacancy in the school and is look
ing for a teacher to susceed y X. Bee
son who resigned to enter military ser
vice
Mrs Mary Murdoch tomerly a
teacher in Alex. is filling the place tenn
farau
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11
NEW SUITS FILED

The following new suits have re-
Gently been filed in the office Of Court
Clerk Mrs Watkins: Leona Gray VS..
Elmer Gray. divorce, Hattie Nance VS..
John d. Nance. divorce; Bartlett Bros.
Land and Laon Co. vs.. Joseph L. Nor.
ris. ct al
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

American residents Of Annoy China,
has also Just been received by the War
Council through the American consul
stationed there. This sum was raised
by voluntary subscription during the
RED Cross week from June 25th to
July 4th. as the contribution Of Ameri-
cans in Annoy, to the War Fund of the
Red Cross.
In forwarding the gift, Consul Cow
er said:
when it is considered that the
Annoy community is composed very
largely OF missionaries who receive
small salaries and find it difficult to
make ends meet with the present ex-
change, believe that this contribution
represent a splendid expression of the
loyalty OF Amony Americans in the
present war and their desire to do
their part in a financial in aiding the
Red Cross"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

Little Lavina Glen was rather seri-
ously injured last Friday night when
a horse kicked her in the face The
doctor was called Immediately AT
last report the child was improving
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-11

Miss Fannie Franklin spent Sunday
with relatives here The Young lady
formerly lived in this neighhorhood
At present she is teaching the Parish
Hin school