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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
Echoes of woOdcraft.

Despite the bad weather th.
shower given by the Women o
Wooderaft last week in honor O.
Neighbor Gladys Smith was wei
attended. After a short program
by Wooderaft talent, a delicious
lunch was served IN the banquet
room. Neighbor Smith received
many useful and beautiful gifts
the Circle giving handsome sci
OF table linen.
Thursday, February s, Neigh.
Dor Smith delightfully."- entertain.
ed the Banner Kensington Club
at her home north Of town. Mr..
Smith met the jolly bunch at
Felt'S store with f0ur-horsc
team and sled and all forgot they
were big girls instead of little
ones. Every one made known
their joy by as much noise and
laughter as possible. There was
quite a contest to see who would
sit in the back end of the sled aud
drag their feet IN the snow as
kids" usually do. The after
noon was spent in the usual man
ner: il being an extra meeting
there was no program or business
Session. A lunch-yes more than
a lunch was served by the host
esS and il was with regret we had
TO leave before dark. Mr.. Smith
brot us back to town. II was the
only sleigh ride some Of us have
had for a long while, so to say
we thoroughly enjoyed the after
noon would be mild. The best
part Of it all was they promised
us we could come again.
The next meeting Of the Banner
kensington Club viii be at Neigh
Dor Agnes Smiths home Thurs
day, February %.
Gossip has it "The Women Of
woodcraft are always doing some
thing" You can't pick up the
paper but what you see their name
on the first page-as il should be,
where it belongs. The Women of
is the only independ-
ent, self-supporting, fraternal BEN
eft order, made up of women, run
by women, in town. No mems
order pays our rent or other bills.
To be sure we have some men, but
they have to promise not to talk
in meeting. We can say all this
because none of our men members
reside here.
The local circle has As benefit
carrying about $50. 200.
A big lot for a little bunch; a big
responsibility for some one to
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15

A memorable meeting Of the loc-
al lodge Of the Pyihian Sisters
was held on last Thursday even
ing, when officers for the ensuing
year were installed under the sup
orvision Of Mrs. Hatfield, stale
Grand Chief Of the order, who
was over from 10. Following the
iniiiatory ceremonies, banquet
was given in honor OF the exalted
visitor, in the Temple banquet
rooms, and to this the brother
knights were invited, and il was
very much enjoyed by a large as
sembla9e.
The newly installed officers are
as follows: Mrs. j. w. Anderson.
N. Il. c.; Mrs. 4. A. westcr, f. $. (;
Mrs. Joe Dunham, 4. J. Mrs. p.
w. Mitchell, Mgr; Mrs. G. w.
Booth, N. Of f.; Mrs. David Turn
er, NJ. Of Il. & c.; Mrs. c. @.
Farrar, r. of T.; Mrs. J. B. Cald-
well, g.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
10. OF. RECEPTION
TO THE REBEKAHS
Good Program Of Music, Speeches
and Feasting Entertains
Throng at Temple Sat
ttrday Night.

Ii was Odd Fellows treat. and
there was neither stint nor over
sight in meeting the agreeable OBJ
legation.
Nezperce Lodge No. 56, /. o. o.
F.. is one Of the largest and heal
thiest branches of any fraternal
tree in the Northwest and its nm
dertakings are carried out accord
ingly. Therefore, the reception to
Eureka Rebekah Lodge No. 81
and friends of that order, at the
Fraternal Temple in this city last
Saturday evening. was magnifi-
cant. and before the Caldwell or
chestra of eight pieces commenced
the opening overture over $50 peo-
pie had assembled in the comfort
ably appointed hall
AT the conclusion of the orches-
ira selection, jess Robertson, as
master Of ceremonies, presented
w. r. Emerson, who made the
welcoming speech, and when he
had finished the guests felt that
they had beyond question come to
the right place.
A violin. cello and piano selec-
ton was the next number. by
MeSSrS. Peterson and Cole and
Mrs. Cole, and this trio accompan-
led Misses Hoff and Wallace and
MesSrs. Claud Miller and Elmer
Syron in a veiled, or guess
who vocal selection and encore.
Miss Irene Donovan then read
1.-THE Telephone Romance" and
was recalled for her clever eff
fort.
A piano solo by Miss Blanche
Rowe then SO well pleased the au-
iience that she was called back,
and the response was a duet by
herself and younger sister, Marie.
Grand Master Geo. NJ. Robert
son, the guest of honor, was then
presented and delivered the adj
dress of the evening, following ap-
Introductory remarks
with interesting historical data on
0ddfellowship and concluding
Continued on last page.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
peath Of Lydia Klattenberg.

Following the operation for
appendicitis, Lydia Klattenberg,
the nine-year-old daughter OF
Henry Klattenberg, died at the
Nezperce hospital on the morning
of February 10. This child had
been in poor health for some time
and the operation was finally re
sorted to as a last hope, but the
little body proved too frail TO
withstand the strain.
Funeral services were conduct
ed Sunday afternoon at the NJ. E.
church in this city by the pastor,
Rev. T, II. Fertig, and while the
spotleSs spirit nestled in the spirit
arms among the angels,
the earthly remains were eonsign-
ed by tender hands to their final
rest in the Nezperce cemetery
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15

A number Of young folks com.
pletcly surprised Hubert Smith on
his twcniy-fiisi birthday last Fri.
day night al the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rainville northeast OF
Ncgpcrce.
Cards and other games were
played until midnight. when a
two.cour~e lunch was served by
Mrs. Rainville.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
In Honor Of MRS. Armbruster.


Mrs. Peter Fox gave a delight
fnl party 10 her visiting daughter,
Mrs. Arnbruster, Of Moscow, at
her lovely home in south Nezpercc
last Tuesday evening.
After the guests were all cor
daily received, the program open
ed with musical numbers from the
children of the hostess aud her
grandson, Master Cletus koenigs
Each Of the seven children pres
ent participated in this program
which included vocal, piano and
violin selections. each entering
into his part with such an agree
able spirit as to give 70 the au.
dience a rare treat which was
thoroughly appreciated.
Various games of cards were
then enjoyed after which an ele-
CANT two-course lunch was served
by Misses Nora and Margaret Fox
aud Miss Jacobs.
me excellent music during the
lunch hour brought into evidence
those of the elders who had once
tipped the light fantastic" They
were soon prevailed upon to join
the young folks and a jolly little
dancing party closed the evening.
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
J. NJ. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Billups, w. r. Emerson,
NJ. F. Brownfield. J. n. Medved,
Mrs. Geo. Hines, Afr. and Mrs. w.
p. Conger, Afr. and Mrs. L. II.
Miss Kate Mockler, Miss
Anna Jacobs, Cletus Koenigs, AL
fred Kocnigs. Florian Koenigs,
Leroy Koenigs, Mrs. +. J. Arm
bruster, James Armbruster.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
TO BRING IMPORTANT
MESSAGE TO FARMERS
Ray McCraig Comes From Big
Farmers Meeting at Boise 70
Deliver Address AZ Neg
perez. Feb. 10.

Ray McCraig, secretary of the
Non-PaFtiean League Of North
Dakota, who stirred % enthusinz-
tic cheers the representatives Of
80 farmers organizations at the
state farmers meeting in Boise
last week, has wired President G.
w. Booth, Of the Tri-State Union,
that he will address the farmers IN
Nexpercc on next Monday, Feb
rusry 10. At I 90 p. a. He will
speak al the Fraternal Temple
In referring 20 his address be.
fore the big meeting Of farmers
in Boise last week. the Capital
News said
a boom FOR independence and
freedom from the yoke Of the food
spectators and grain market
gamblers was launched among the
farmers of the Idaho State FEEDER.
alton Of Agriculture this after.
noon by Ray Mccraig, secretary
and campaign manager of the
Farmers N0n-p Partisan League Of
North Dakota.
I'm an address delivered
straight from the shoulder, Mr.
MeCraig informed the business
men that the farmers were not
after them, but that they were aft
er the food spectators aud pro-
posed to bring the price Of pro-
duce down 10 the consumer aud
up TO the producer. lie explain
cd that the farmers Of North Da.
kola had put the skids under the
political grafiers Of that state and
now proposed 20 help the farmers
Of other states put laws upon the
statute books which would do
away with food speculation and
gambling.
"if gambling with cards is
wrong, If gambling at a race
tract is wrong. he declared, then
Il Is a million times more wrong
10 gamble upon the food product
Of q nation, which feed the siom-
aches Of children.
After telling how wheat IN
North Dakota was purchased by |
the grain spectators for No. 3
grade and taken over In Duluth
and sold for No. ] prade, he pro-
ceedee to tell how the $4,000 farm
ers OF North Dakota got busy and
put the politician out of business
First they framed their pro-
gram. he explained, they enumcr-
ated their demands in behalf Of
the agricultural interests Of the
state, citing the measures they |
desired to better marketing con-
ditions, eliminate petty grating,
regulate commission men and
similar bills.
''Then after thoroughly organic
ing their own people SO they were
certain Of their ability TO swing a
majority vote in the state, they |
began the selection of their cam
didates. After picking a man
for his ability, choosing farmer
where possible, but not confirming
themselves strictly 70 the clan,
they asked him to pledge himself
to carry out their program. Oh
tanning his signature and his con-
sent to become O candidate, they
nominated him by petition at the
primaries Of the party with which
he had previously been affiliated.
At the primaries they named their
men almost without exception" /
Be sure and hear McCraig all
The Fraternal Temple next Mon
day afternoon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15

We also have some Congoleum
rugs, sizes up 10 9x12. This rug
has quality and beauty that has
never before been produced In
floor covering. Sizes TO fit most
any room, and giving You a very
durable rug Of a washable ma
terial with the latest designs, and
suitable for any room.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15

Our Linoleum stock has been
replenished and we can now show
you a good stock Of quality lin
oleum Of the latest patterns.
Can and look our goods over.
II we cannot satisfy your de-
sires we win at least appreciate
the call.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
Some New Arrivals

Another shipment of Eldridge
sewing machines has arrived, and
we know that you win be surprised
at the wonderful value you get for
your money In this machine. This
self-adiusting tension is a wonder.
ful improvement In sewing ma
chimes and Is worthy Of your con-
sideration.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15


The board of directors of the
Nezperce Farmers County Mu-
tual Fire Insurance Co, met in
Lewiston Saturday and organized
by electing 5. !. Ringsage, Steele,
president; John Dau, Lewiston,
vice-president; Jesse Hoffman,
Leland, secretary-treasurer The
board is taking the necessary
steps to get in shape to write in
surance on crops against loss and
damage by fire or hail. while
growing and being harvested and
threShed and until removed from
the farm.
What the directors wish to inn
press upon the people at this
particular time is that the
fire insurance on buildings and
their contents, the field FIRE in
surance and the hail insurance
viii be carried in separate depart
ments and one viii not interfere
with the other and the holder OF
a policy in one department will
not be assessed to pay losses Great
ed in another. No insurance viii
60 into effect in the hail and field
fire lines until 5000, 600 have been
written in each department. So
licitors will start to work at once.
The territory covered by the com
pany includes Lewis, Nezperce
and Clearwater counties.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15
Sewer Bonds gold.

On last Friday evening n a
meeting Of the city council and
the three commissioners who will
have in charge the construction OF
the Nezperce sewer system-L. y.
Swift, Ernest. WienSs and j. B.
White-ihe two bids for the $685.
900 sewer bonds were opened, aud
that of the Spokane & Eastern
Trust Co, Of Spokane, was accept
ed. This is for the purchase of
the bonds at 6 per cent interest
with SIS premium and accrued
interest. The second bid was from
Ferris & Hargrave, OF Spokane,
offering TO take the bonds at 6
per cent interest but discounting
them 81 200.
This clears the way for the cali
for bids on construction. which
will be made in a few days, and
dirt will fly on the job. in April.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1917-02-15

look after. Why shouldn't we
have a little pleasure along with
its
Yes, the Circle does things. It's
the living we care for. In fact,
we try TO do all the good we can
in every way we can to all the
Neighbors we can all the time ="
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
gALA SOCIAL AFFAIRS
lie You Have Amy News for this De-
partment, Call Two-One-Five
or Five-One 7
Mothers Bow

Where has be gone to, Mothers boy,
Little plaid dresses and curls of joy
Who is this gentleman, naughty in
glance,
Walking around in a new pair of
pants?
Where has he vanished the little Sir
Smile
That mother once folded in gentle be-
guile?
Who is the stranger that comes in
his place?
The very same eyes and the very same
face,
But, oh, the lost babyhood! Come back
if you can
From the stream that is drifting you
onward to man!
-Folger McKinsey.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
Concluded on Fourth Page)
DON'T MISTAKE THE CAUSE
Many Ocala People Have Kidney
Trouble and Do Not Know 1t

Trouble and Do Not Know 1t
Do you have backache?
Are you tired and worn out?
Feel dizzy, nervous and depressed?
Likely your kidneys are at fault.
Weak kidneys give warning of dis
tress.
Heed the warning; don't delay
Use a tested kidney remedy.
Read this Ocala testimony.
Mrs. S. E. Fraser, 1O4 Fifth street,
says: 81 have used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and they have always
given the me best of satisfaction. My
kidneys were out of order and at
times l was very dizzy. | couldn't get
about, owing to rheumatic pain across
the small of my back. had other
/ kidney troubles as well. used Doan's
/ Kidney Pills and they brought me i'm
mediate relief"
Price 6Oc. at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Fraser had. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props, Buffalo, n. Y. Adv.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
Children's Red Cross Class

The members of the children's Red
Cross class will meet at four o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Miss Annie Moorhead. This is the first
meeting of the class in several weeks
and Miss Moorhead especially desires
a full meeting. The members need
not bring their sewing bags as they
are not required for the new work.
Mr.. Stuart Clark of Tampa arrived
in Ocala at noon for a short visit to
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming Boyd of
Jacksonville, are spending several
weeks in Ocala at the Arms House.
Misses Eunice and Lille Marsh
have returned home from Savannah,
where they spent the past two months
with relatives.
Mrs. R. N. Dosh won the prize at
the regular meeting of the Tuesday
auction club yesterday afternoon. The
club members will be entertained next
Iweek by Miss Adele Bittinger.
Mrs. S. S. Manuel and baby, Hazel,
who have spent several months at
Archer, are expected home today. Mr..
and Mrs. Manuel will make their home
at the Colonial hotel.
Mr.. Herbert Maloney of Jackson
vile, son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Malon-
ey of this city, was among the boys
leaving Jacksonville Saturday night
to enter the officers training camp at
Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Drake and Mrs
Charles Fox returned home yesterday
from Gainesville. They were accom-
panied by Mrs. brakes sister, Mrs
Thomas Stevens and her dear little
children, aged three and five, who will
visit here for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Gerig and daugh-
tier, Margaret left this morning fol
the coast of Massachusetts,, where
they will spend the next month. They
will also visit Col. and Mrs. E. P
Wolfe in Washington on their return
sometime in October.
Miss Sara Agnew of Jacksonville il
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Carsten'
at the lake. Mr. and Mrs. Carsten'
will return to Ocala about the middle
of October and will keep house on thu
lower floor of Mrs. Otis Green's resi-
dence.
Mrs. J. E. Futch left yesterday TO
Atlanta, where she was called to tn
bedside of her daughter, Miss Eva
who was taken i'll while visiting wit
friends in that city. Her many friend
hope for her speedy recovery
Gainesville Sun.
Col. and Mrs. Nick Barco arrive
home several days ago from New Oh
leans. where Mrs. Barco was called o
account of the, serious illness of M
Barco. Col. Barco's host of friend
regret his illness exceedingly and hop
that he may be spared to many nor
years of Observation-Disclosures SUI
Mr.. Jake Brown is expected hon
this afternoon from Omaha, Net
where he has been with Mrs. Brow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
Music

The following material in the IL
brary will be of interest to music low
ers:
periodical"
Life of Beethoven.
Life of Chopin.
Life of Handel.
Life Of Mendelssohn.
Life of Mozart.
Life of Schumann.
Life of Van Weber.
History of Music, by Pratt.
Education of a Music Lover.
Mezzo Tints, by Huneker.
Carmina Collegensio.
Church Hymns, by Sanky.
Bay View Magazine.
Works of l. Worry, Aper, Peacocks
and Huneker
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29

He stopped in Atlanta to see his son,
Lieut.. Julius Brown. Mrs. Brown,
who has been quite i'll, will go to the
mountains Of North Carolina to re-
cuperate before returning home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
seasons ard is full Of excitement and

seasons ard is full Of excitement and
thrills.
Mrs. H. c. Dozier and children ex-
pect to leave Sunday for Daytona
Beach, where they have taken a cot
tage with Mrs. Sylvan McElroy and
Buster for a month.
Judge David S. Williams will leave
in few days for New York city to
consult a specialist in regard to his
eyes. Judge Williams will spend
several weeks with his daughter in
Syracuse before returning home.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29

Arsene Lupin, Vitagraph picture,
will be seen at the Temple today,
starring the popular Earle Williams
This famous detective story was pop
ular on the legitimate stage for three
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
Notice, Eastern Stars

Ocala Chapter No. %, o. E. S., will
observe Founders Day, Friday, Aug.
31st, with a picnic at Silver Springs.
Those going are requested to meet at
Masonic hall Friday, a. m.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-08-29
Another Dance for the Co. A BOYS

Another Dance for the Co. A Boys
The dance Miss Music Bullocks gave
at her home last week for the boys in
Co. A was informal and delightful,
and the boys enjoyed it so immensely
that Miss Bullock invites them to her
home again tonight, and to bring their
girl friends
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-10-13
WAR RELIEF WORK FOR SCHOOL
SEWING CLASSES

The Bureau of Education at Wash
ington has suggested that all girls and
women in ewing classes lay aside per-
sonal sewing for the remainder of the
present school year and give all regu-
lar sewing periods to the making of
garments for the Red Cross Associa-
tion. or for the Navy League.
The making of garments can be in
co operation with the local Red Cross
chapter. or the Navy League chapter
or may supplement or precede the work
of thee organizations such co-opera-
tIon will probably make possible an
adequate supply of cloth for the work
of the classes.
The Red Cross Nursing Service has
arranged that authorized patterns for
lied' Cross garments will be on sale at
local dry goods stores handling COM
mercial patterts.
Directions for shipping can be sup
piled form the local Red Cros or Navy
| League chapters, or from addresses
| that will be furnished In a bulletin on
home economics for elementary schools
! that is now In preparation In the state
department
Following is list of articles needed
that can be made in home economics
classes Wash cloths, hot water bag
covers. operating gowns, hospital bed
shirts, pajamas. shoulder wraps. COM
fort bagsJ knitted helmets. scarfs and
sweaters, There is no danger of there
being an over supply of any of these
articles
All teachers instructing classes IL
sewing are asked to make immediate
plans for this work
RUTH c. MILLER,
Director Industrial Education 70 New
Mexico
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-10-13
THE SECOND LIBERTY LOAN

The bonds of the second issue OF the
Liberty Loan are TO be issued under the
act of congress approved Sby the Pres
ident September -, 1917.
The amount OF the issue win be
50, 00O, ,0O0, 900 or more. that is the
amount to be offered. and the right is
reserved to allot bonds In excess OF
that amount to the extent OF one e-half
Of the oversubscription. That Is, II
S5. .OO0. 900 900 is subscribed the right Is
reserved to issue $1,000. 100000 more
than the $4,000. 100000
The bonds were offered for sale on
october l. 1917, and subscriptions will
be received until the close Of the busi-
ness day of October %.
The bonds will bear date November 10,
1942. But the Government reserves the
right to call in and pay the bonds in
full. with accrued interest. any time
after ten years after their date.
The bonds are convertible gold bonds
and bear 4 per cent annual Interest.
the interest being payable semi i-Rnnual-
ly on May 16 and November Is of each
year.
The bonds are exempt, both as to
principal and interest. from all taxa
tion now or hereafter imposed by the
United States or by any local taxing
authority. except t(a) estate or inheri-
tance taxes. and (b) graduated addi-
tional income taxes. commonly known
as surtaxes, and exces war-prOfits taxes
now or hereafter imposed. They are not
liable to the ordinary Federal income
tax.
The interest on an amount Of bonds
the principal of which does not exceed
$1,000. owned by any individual, part
me rship, association. or corporation. are
exempted from the taxes provided for
in clause (b) above.
| Ths right is given to holders of bonds
ito exchange them for bonds bearing G
thigher rate of interest If any such
shall later be issued by tho United
lStaees before the termination OF the war
This conversion privilege must be ex
ercised. II at ALI within six mOnths af
ter the issuance of such higher-rat'
bonds.
The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1917-10-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETY Is
ORGA NIZED

The young people of the Christian
Church met at the church at ! o'clock
sunday evening and organized an En-
deavor Society. The purpose of the so
ciety is to train Christian workers. to
develop character. and to provide social
religious and educational amusement
and entertainment for the many young
people of the City more than eighty
five different church denominations in
the United States have Endeavor So
cieties this is to be an inter and non
den0minational society.
,Those who were elected as officers
for the present quarter are: Mr.. Clyde
Cooper. president; Mr. II. Earl Martin.
vice president; Mrs Ray Selvy, record
ing secretary; Miss Lolah Wiley, cor
responding secretary; Mr.. Brents Has
ting, treasurer\ The next meeting of
the society will be held at the Christian
church next Sunday evening at $3.50
O'Clock. At thai'time a prayer meeting
will be held. a constitution for the so
ciety adopted. and d roster of charter
members prepared All young people
of the city are invited and urged to be
lpresent