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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03

bv further ordered that such special
property road tax so levied as afore-
said may be paid in labor by the tax
PAYERS in said road districts.
The following current expense bills
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn to pay same.
Botkin- Harmon Drug Co. drugs
INDECENT 9l-4o
Geo. F. Church, office expenses S113.92
Upon motion the Board took re-
cess to April %, 1917 at 2 o'clock p
m.
Approved: WALTER KNOX, Chmn.
Attest, r. B. WILSON, Clerk
Emmett, Idaho, April %, 1917.
Pursuant to recess taken April 18th,
1917, the Board of County Commits
sioners, met this 23rd day of April,
1917, at 2 o'clock, p. m.
Present: Walter Knox, chairman, W.
M. Wilson, Commissioner; Absent:
James E. Flake, commissioner.
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had to wit:
The bill of H. A. Pugh, being No:
579, for Buick Auto in amount of
S713.5O was allowed and warrants or
dered drawn on Current Expense to
pay same.
Approved: WALTER KNOX, Chmn.
Attest, R. B. WILSON, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03
Mems Gospel Team.

Mems Gospel Team.
An ter-denominational service
for men. Meets every Friday even
ing at s o'clock. This month at the
Christian church. Good sing
ing, good fellowship, 4 helpful gospel
service. All men Of the community
and visitors are invited. Come and
you'll come again.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03
Methodist

First NJ E. Church, corner Wash
ington ave and First street. Sabbath
school at 10 a. m, Frank c. Berry,
superintendent. Morning worship at
IL a. m. Epworth League at p. m.
Evening service, Wednesday at 8 p. m.
Walter Nusbaum, Musical director.
Charles A. Quinn, Minister. Phone
1O8. Residence across the street from
church.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS
Emmett. Idaho. April ID. 1917.

Emmett, Idaho, April IA, 1917.
Pursuant to recess taken on April
18th, 1917, the Board of County Com
missioners met this 14th day of April,
1917, at o'clock P. M. in the Court
house at Emmett.
Present: Walter Knox, Chairman,
W. M. Wilson, Commissioner. Absent
James E. Flake, Commissioner.
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had, to wit:
The monthly reports of Road Over
seer, Fred Fowler of District No. 8,
for January, February and March
were approved and bill for work in the
amount of $500 allowed.
The following bills for Road Work
were allowed and warrants ordered
drawn to nav same
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03

LIE Ulll VI u. ". DdlItlI IOl ldDOl
performed in Good Road District No.
2, was allowed and warrant ordered
drawn on Current Expense to pay
same, $1,000
The petition of White Investment
Company, assignee for cancellation of
Delinquent Certificates Nos. 1913 for
1914 taxes, 337 for 1915 taxes, and
2174 for taxes of 1914 because the
land belongs to the State of Idaho,
and because of double assessment, was
allowed and the Auditor was ordered
to draw warrant on Current Expense
to pay the Sale price to said assignee
plus 6 per cent interest. The Auditor
is also ordered to adjust the various
funds affected
Petition was disallowed as to can
collation. of Certificate No. 2205 for
1914 taxes.
Upon motion the Board approved of
the Joint Quarterly Report of the
Auditor and Treasurer and adopted it
as a correct Report of the financial
condition of Gem County and ordered
the same published. April IA, 1917
approved, Walter Knox, Chairman.
Upon motion the Board took recess
to Thursday, April 10, 1917, at 2
o'clock p. m.
Approved: WALTER KNOX, Chmn.
Attest: R. B. WILSON, Clerk.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03

ing, good fellowship, 4 helpful gospel
service. All men Of the community
and visitors are invited. Come and
you'll come again.
Baptist.
The Emmett Baptist Church ex-
tends hearty invitation to the fol-
lowing services: Sunday = Bible
school at 10 a. m, morning worship
at IL a. m. Young Peoples Union
at p. m. Evening worship at 8 p. m.
Wednesday mid-week service at p.
m. We offer the people of Emmett
church home, where they may wor-
ship God with a glad heart, and amid
inspiring services and good fellowship.
Our minister is ever ready to respond
to your call. The subjects for Sun
day are: Morning, "The Duty of the
Hour" Evening Consider the Cost"
Baptist Notes.
A check for 1888 was sent DR.. Hayne
this week, $58 to apply on interest
and $275 to apply on principal. This
reduces our mortgage to $4,000. The
fifth payment comes due on November
l. l am sure all will rejoice in the
way the debt is disappearing.
The Ladies' Aid Society invite the
patronage of the public at their mar
ket at the T. B. Hargus store on Sat
urday afternoon.
The monthly social-business meet
ing of the young people comes on
Monday evening
This afternoon the Ladies' Aid So
ciety are holding their monthly meet
ing at the home of Mrs. A. M. Rogers.
A goodly number are in attendance,
having gone out in autos.
Tonight the young people hold a
picnic at the Rundstrom orchard and
lawn east of town.
Preaching service at Hanna Sunday
at p. m.
Next Sunday is "Everybody-go-to-
Sunday-school-day." Be sure and be
there Yourself.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1917-05-03

S27,6774
is
S. o. ZACHMAN, County Treasurer.
o this April,
andf
B. WILSON, Auditor By W. E. HARRIS, Deputy.
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Idaho
to
Gem in condition follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY

The great spirit passed another good pal gone over the
boder The dearly beloved Of all Americas children and all Americas
grown folks who have stayed young has passed away.
From the little child that feel of alone until read
poems to President Wilson, who render tribute OF affection and
appreciation to him. this nation feels the great loss.
But turns eageness the stories and tine poems ne lett
bd him More EAGERLY than ever does small boy read The Old
Swmmn e-more gladly do the mother and father read "lha Old
Sweetheart Of Mine.
The quiet street Indianapolis deserted and dead Uncle Sans
mail service no ooer has bend beneath the burden 10000 letters
to that e house on the 9TH Of each October James Whcomb Riley has
passed on but his work here for all his lovers
Perhaps you think you "don for poee you love James
Whomb Riley. That's because his stories could only be told In Vee
he had SONG in his heart-a song Of all mankind
Unlike all other poets he dealt with stories every da-thmes
o lives There all his work bitter word He sweetness and light
these days hatred and drink OF fresh water to the thirsty and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09

The world knew his quality years ago.. Lonstelow'
Lowell and Holmes bowed to his genius. Mark IVAN
loved his kindness and sincerity and admired his art
William Dean Howells wonders "at the passion tor
the homely things Of lfe, and George AIDE says that
RILEY is the only one who hobnobs with the LID and
the farm hand at the same moment. And now, today,
President Wilson says, 81 render my tribute Of affection
and appreciation to James Whitcomb Riley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09
A Poor Boy in Indiana

He was poor boy in Indiana-too full Of life and
genius for schooling He travelled with circus he
worked on railroad on a steamship He made his
living in thousand ways-until one day-an epoch
making day for this naton-he published modest little
poem in his home paper Soon the world sat up and
took notce-James Whitcomb Riley became as much
household word as Santa Claus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09
His Heirs Desire Only a Small Royalty

We have planned fitting form for these books-beautl
fully madehe easytoread comfortable sort OF books that
lanes Whtcomb Riley would have liked
He was the poet Of hope and cheer-the lover and
friend Of mankind He is the only writer whose birth
day has been made state holiday BY the time you read
this Rilev Day will be celebrated in Indiana. And Riley
Dav will be celebrated in your heart and your home if you
send this coupon.
The generosity Of the Riley heirs and the Of
Harper & Brothers give you opportunity Don't miss
it. Send the coupon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09

y The heirs of James Whitcomb Riley to the
publishers of Mark VAIN and said that they would
@ be glad reduce their royalty that we could place
HARPER& the works Of the Peoples Poet in the homes Of
Fati" saNr> all those who loved him-so able to
make the books a very low price-for
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-09
"Good-by, Jim,
Take Keer of Yourself"

Jim was going off to war-the neighbofhood didn't
think much Of him-but his father knew. And his father
GUESSED the story to come Yet these all the words that
CAME Do you remember James Whtcomb Rlleys story
noem? That was in the Civil War. And to-day, again, all
over the land, fathers are saying to their sons, Good-by
Jim, take keer Of yourself
Like all masters of literature, his people and his poems
and his stories are for all time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
THE RUSSIAN CRISIS.

From crescent indications, certain at least of the troubles of Russia bid fair to be adjusted by the creation of a coalition government With the rep resentatives of all the parties in touch with and having a hand in the running of the government much of the mis- understanding that has been prevail ing in the recent past ought to be eliminated and with the acceptance of the policy of the new government by the radicals the prospects are good that such will result.
 Some idea of the uncertainty which has existed in the minds of the peo- pie of Russia and particularly those in the army is furnished by the dec larations of the army generals to the effect that the soldiers had gotten the idea that the new government was not in favor of offensive warfare. It has had the effect of destroying au- thority and ruining discipline but that this condition would be overcome by the forming of coalition govern ment which they not only favored but urged is generally admitted.
 The changed attitude on the part of the wOrkmen's and soldiers dele gates and the naming of members of other parties to the ministry has all ready had the effect of bringing about the recall of their resignations by certain of the Russian generals and the announcement that other impend- ing resignations would not take place. There are reasons for believing that the new government has been greatly strengthened by the loan which has been made to that country by the United States.
 This change in the Russian situa- ton is therefore gratifying. It must cause much relief at home and it cer- tainly does among the nations of which Russia is an important ally If the real crisis has passed Russia Is to be congratulated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

the war of 1870 and from this camp that he marched to the Mouse and was subsequently, surrounded by the Ger mans and forced to surrender at Se- dan.
 Troops detrain for the Camp de Chalons at the little station of Mour- melon on the Administrations sur marne railway. The plain lies to the left of the railway line.
 ''Chalons- sur Marne, the city of 30,000 inhabitants from which the camp derives it's name, will ever be gratefully associated in the minds of battle of Chalons, fought on the Cata- launian Fields to the south of the town in 451 A. D. This battle, reck- oned by Sir Edward Greasy as one of the Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World was fought by the Romans and Visigotfls as allies against the devast- ating hordes of Huns under AttIla, the 'scourge of God of whom it was de- clared that grass never grew again where once the hoof of his horse had trod.
 "Attila's host is said to have mum hered 100000. To opose the invaders the Visigoths, under King Theodoric, and the Romans, Franks, Burgundians their own differences. Theodoric was slain in the great conflict which fol- lowed, but the Huns were driven back across the Rhine after sustaining loss es Variously estimated at from 100 ,000 to 100000 warriors. This battle set tied the fate of western Europe, in suring the perpetuation- of it's control by Christian races rather than by tine pagan Huns from Scythia."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
STEADILY PUSHING AHEAD.

Those who are directing the Ger man forces make it evident that they realize the seriousness of the offensive which is being conducted by the Brit
 ish and French along the western line. They appreciate what the steady driving back of their armies means not only in loss of territory the effect which it is bound to have upon the German soldiers and the German people as soon as it is un- derstood that they are unable to check the advance of the allied forces.
 New divisions :n large numbers, in cIuding some of the best fighting men that Germany possesses, are being thrown into the fray in a desperate effort to hurI back the enemy. 1t a terrible sacrifice they have succeeded in diminishing the amount of ground gained by the entente generals, but they have not nevertheless been able to halt their advance or to regain much of the coveted ground. The British in the region of Arras are pounding them consistently with their well placed artillery and gradually are they moving forward and gaining possession of the vantage points which have been relied upon to insure the holding of the much talked of Hin denburg line. The French are nov ing ahead with the same consistency while the death list of the Germans rolls up in appalling numbers. Try as they will the kaiser's divisions cannot stem the tide that is setting against them. It is grand tussle for su- premacy but the balance at the pres ent time hangs in favor of the allies, md there is little to indicate that Ger many can change it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Gas Expert?


 MT. Editor: In order to correct & false impression made by the recent report of the expert on gas and cleo trical department, in which report I was made the subject of an attack by this expert on the ground that I was superintendent of the gas department, I wish to say that I have never been superintendent of that department. I was not hired to be superintenden of that department, and there has never been a superintendent of that depart ment since the gas and electrical plant was acquired by the city.
 When Assistant Superintendent Nzn- derwart resigned, I was hired to do certain clerical work but at a salary considerably less than Mir. Vanderwart had been receiving, and my duties were to be of clerical nature and any other work that might be required of me by the superintendent. was not a gas man any more than MT. Vanderwart.
 The general direction of the depart ment z under the direction of the perintendent and the electrical depart ment is under the directio tof the chief engineer, and the gas aepart- ment is under the direction c fhe gas foreman, there never H;Aing Jeen such a position as gas sup ><int<-Al<nt In the department, and n.y. dyes were of a clerical nature In 7 G 4 these depart ments.
 As matter <If,<c., at the time of the visit of the 7 6ert to the plant, was engaged b5 direction of the su-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

perintendent in compiling a list of the number of transformers, poles, and length of the distribution circuits. and practically all of the time of his stay at the plant making his investigation was out on the streets of this city attending to that line of work, wlflch should have shown him conclusively that was not the gas superintendent, and further this man did not ask me half a dozen questions about the plant and did not make any attempt to find out what I was doing or what knew.
 His conclusions in reference to me, therefore, must have been based on hearsay. whereas it was his duty as an investigator to find out the true facts. and if the proper effort had been made he could have definitely ascertained these facts, and of course that is what the city paid him for.
 If the information contained in the rest of the report is as unsubstantial unreliable and untrue as in my own case, then it would be wisdom on the part Of the public to scrutinize the re- port worry carefully before accepting it.
 "A. J. COSCORiAN.
 Norwich. May 1s, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19

of the alternative, with the announce nent that he and those associated with him in the nationalist party not only favor a convention of Irishmen of all parties for the purpose of get ting together upon such form of home, rule as will be satisfactory to that island, indicates that progress is being made.
 Inasmuch as Great Britain is com rr1itted to home rule 1t would appear that, such a plan as those who are vitally affected there may agree upon ought to be satisfactory to the people of tho British Isles outside of Ireland. There has been little chance of any such agreement in the past, but with the existing war situation and the prevailing conditions in the island, it Is time that determined efforts should be made to get together. Such a task may not be as difficult as it has seem ed in the past after they really get down to business. There Is certainly the national welfare which ought to get proper consideration.
 The convention method of reaching a solution of just such difficulties has proved highly successful on other oc- casions of as great importance and there ought to be no reason why it should not be able to accomplish just as much for the good of Ireland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

Camp of chaiens-'Tf, as has been announced, the first American troops sent to France are to undergo inten- sive training in the great military camp at Chalons they will learn the trade of modern trench warfare in one of the most historic regions of Europe" says a war geography bull letin issued today by the National Geographic Society from its Wash fngton headquarters.
 The great camp of Chalons lies midway between the now shattered city of Rheims and the great cham pagne trade center, Chalons- sur Marne The cathedral city lies eigh- teen and a half miles by rail to the northwest, and the wine market town sixteen and a half miles to the south east. Paris Is less than 100 miles in an airline to the west.
 The camp, which lies Tn the fer tile Champagne plain, embraces near ly five square miles (29, $50 acres). It was esta blisfed 50 years ago by Ma poieon III and from 1857 to 1870 was an important military center. It was here that Marshal MaoMahon (after- ward president of the French repub lic) formed the Army of Chalons after the first reyerses Of the French in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
HOME GARDENS
sauasl,es and Melons.

The gardener of small space may attempt to grow squashes and melons if he will follow the cultural direc- tions for cucunbers and train the vines to climb, says tOday's garden instruction from the National Elmer gency Food Garden Commission, which is aiding this newspaper to increase garden produce.
 But where climbing cucumber vines are set Is inches apart, the squash vines should not be planted. closer to- gether than one every feet. When squashes of the heavy varieties are thus trained to climb up fences. walls. or even clothes poles the fruits should be supported with trusses of tape or cloth.
 There are two types of squashes- summer and winter. Summer squash es are small and are eaten green when the seeds are soft. The largest win ter squashes grow to fuil maturity and may be lstored. Summer sqtashes are bushy and need less space than the winter variety. When the vines are allowed to run along the ground they may be planted in hills feet apart whereas the hiHs of winter vines should be planted 8 to 10 feet apart
 Three or four squash vines will sup ply a family. When vines are allowed to run it is weu to throw a spadeful of earth over each vine every or 4
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
MEXICAN GOV
 EMINENT.

In view of the interest which this country takes in Mexican affairs, be- cause the republic to the south Is a neighbor and one of the nations in the western hemisphere, the people of the United States are anxious for the time to come when order of 8 per- rnanent character will take the place of the revolutionary conditions which have prevailed there for the past sev- eral years.
 For that reason new attention Is di- rected to the efforts which are being made in that country to bring about a better handling of it's affairs. and particularly to the announcement which has. been made that Henry Bruere. we'll known New Yorker who has had much to do with affairs in that municipality, has been called to Mexico City by Carranza for the pur- pose of recognizing his government.
 It is not surprising that Carranza has come to the realization that there is need of reorganization. It Is a step which cannot be undertaken any too soon. That MT. Bruere is qualified to give Carranza good advice in re- gard to such changes as ought to be made in order to establish the most effective government cannot be ques- tioned, but 1t will be interesting to note what sort of a reception will be given to such suggestions as MT. Bruere may make. If there Is a will ingness to accept MT. Bruere's advice, and there is no reason to believe but what he will give Carranza his best, the effort which the Mexican president is making should bear excellent fruit, and for the good of Mexico. the well fare of its people and the rebuilding of a badly torn country it is to be hoped that the greatest success will attend this undertaking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-19
CLEAN UP WEEK.

With the arrangements of the com mittee in charge perfected for the conduct of the annual cleanup week in this city commencing on Monday there should be a disposition upon he part of each and every household CT to do his part to make the move msnt the success which it ought to be- While there may be some sec tions which need greater attention than others, there is always plenty which can be done in all districts which will contribute to the general improvement of the appearance of the city, and that is certainly something in which all have an interest and every one should be eager to see that whatever contribution he can make is willingly given.
 It cannot help being felt that the greater part of the people of this city have sufficient civic pride so that they do not wait for the designation of a special week for cleaning up, but that they put forth the necessary effort whenever it is required, thus making every week d cleanup week. Such is what contributes greatly to the gen. eral attra ctiveness of a city
 But there is need nevertheless of making an effort at this season of the year to remove such accumuIations of winter as may exist. It is quite as important for the sake of appearance and from the standpoint Of health that there should be a spring cleaning out side as well as inside the house Let all put their shoulder to the wheel and the result will be much more sat isfactory and thorough. Many hands make light work and ia a cause of this kind everyone should be found en- thusiastic and eager The work should be started early and continued until the object of the movement is accom- pIished