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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08
Local
News

: personals : /
Miss Ruth McLane is quite sick
with the prevailing epidemic. Friends
hope soon to see her out agoin.
Miss Maggie Reid is spending a
while with her father, Mr.. I. II.
Reid, at Fonville. !
Mrs. Lon Hester, of Hesters, and
Miss Jennie Boyd and little niece,
Georgia Bassett, of Mt. Carmel, were
in the city shopping Wednesday.
Judge Frank B. Gary is leaving
this week for Columbia, where ne
will open court after recess of
month.
Mis-. Johnnie May Lynch will ar
rive in Abbeville Friday ready to
look after the ninth grade when
school opens Monday. ;
Mrs. Henry Hagerman has been
down from Greenville for the past
several days on a visit to her mother,
Mrs. Annie Harris.
Mrs. C. B. Hipp and little daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, returned yesterday
from an extended stay with relatives
in Monroe, N. C.
When the bells were ringing and
the whistles blowing yesterday Gen.
trail was swamped. For about 80
minutes it was impossible to answer
the calls.
Miss Jane Evans is expected in
Abbeville soon for an extended visit
to her sister, Mrs. Frank B. Gary.
Miss Evans has been quite sick re-
Gently and comes for rest. If
Miss Carter, one of the teachers
in the schools, returned to Abbeville
Tuesday ready for work. She un-
derstood that the quarantine had
been lifted.
Miss Bishop, Secretary of the
State Board of Charities and Cor
rections, was in Abbeville Tuesday,
on business in connection with the
work Of the board.
Mrs. T. B. Weatherly, of Freder-
icksburg, Va, is in the city on an
extended stay with her mother, Mrs.
E.. M. Clinkscales, who has been
sick for some time but is greatly i'm
proved now.
Miss Essie Lee McCord, the OBJ
ligirg and efficient chief operator of
the Telephone Company, is confined
Ito her home by sickness. Her many
friends hope she will soon be out
again. =
Mrs. C. H. McMurray and her
sterling young son, John, went down
TO Columbia last Sunday to spend
some time with Mrs. w. R. Bradley.
All the Bradley's have BEEN quite
sick with the flu but are recovering.
Miss Lucy Powell has returned to
her school in Florida, after a week
spent pleasantly with her sister, Mrs.
C. F.. Williamson. Miss Powell help
. I'D with the volunteer nursing in
Florida for three weeks and came
70 Abbeville for a rest.
Mrs. W. Oscar Cromer, Jr., and
title daughter, Jane, of Youngs-
own, Ohio, are expected in the city
Sunday to visit Mrs. W. Franklin
Nickles. Mrs. Cromer has visited
here before and has many friends
l. xx,:J1 - r~l.,J - lo,,o lor oopoa
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Miss Johnnie May Lynch will ar
rive in Abbeville Friday ready to
look after the ninth grade when
school opens Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Miss Essie Lee McCord, the OBJ
|ligirg and efficient chief operator of
the Telephone Company, is confined
Ito her home by sickness. Her many
friends hope she will soon be out
again. :
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Mrs. C. H. McMurray and her
sterling young son, John, went down
TO Columbia last Sunday to spend
3some time with Mrs. w. R. Bradley.
All the Bradley's have BEEN quite
sick with the flu but are recovering.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Mrs. T. B. Weatherly, of Freder-
|icksburg, Va, is in the city on an
|extended stay with her mother, Mrs.
T.. M. Clinkscales, who has been
|sick for some time but is greatly inn
proved now.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Judge Frank B. Gary is leaving
this week for Columbia, where ne
will open court after a recess of a
month.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Mrs. Lon Hester, of Hesters, and
Miss Jennie Boyd and little niece,
Georgia Bassett, of Mt. Carmel, were
in the city shopping Wednesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08
:: personals :

Miss Ruth McLane is quite sick
with the prevailing epidemic. Friends
hope soon to see her out agoin.
Miss Maggie Reid is spending a
while with her father, Mr.. I. H..
Reid, at Fonville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-11-08

Act. Commander M. T. C. No 545.
I am mailing you as early as pos
sible, the personal effects of your
son."
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

and expect to camp out more or less.
1t Is Mr.. AndersonS intention to
thoroughly investigate paving of
various kinds while away that he
may be able to recommend the pro-
pee material for his home town.
See our line of Beds, Springs and
Mattresses from $500 to $500. We
Will take al part payment your old
on new, Frasers-Pence Co. Phone 80.
Mr.. r.. s. Fuertado, who for some
time has been in Communication with
officials Offering his services to the
government, left for Bremerton,
Wash, being notified to report for
duty May 9Th. On leaving here Mr..
Fuertado did not know what his dut-
les might be but thought perhaps
along the line of civil or hydraulic
engineer, at which he is most profile
lent. AS soon as Mr. Fuertado is
located his wife and daughter will
follow, and In this manner Jerome
VIII lose one of her most excellent
families. and family with patriot
ism through and through. A son,
Harold Is now In the service in
France, Mr.. Fuertado in the service
here and Mrs. Fuertado being vice
president and one of the most loyal
workers in our local Red Cross chap
ter.
Noon lunch will be served at the
North Side Inn Saturday. May 18th.
by the Red Cross ladies'. Hot meal.
soc; cold meal. Csc.
The regular meeting of the town
trustees was held last Tuesday The
uual grist of bills was passed A
N at nf NJ G
before the board for their approval
This is the former Gundilfnger acre
age which has been plated and was
approved. The matter of users of
irrigation water within the town lin
its was discussed and II was decided
that all users of water who have not
paid their maintenance will be ar
rested should they attempt to use
the water before paying. Mr.. Will
son, representing the Portland Ce-
mnt association. was before the coun-
ell and in forcible manner demon
strated to the members the advisa-
bility of using concrete in the paw
ing of the streets. The Portland Ce-
ment association is not a manufac-
turer of cement. but is an orgaDiza
ton for the purpose of boosting the
good features of cement for building
and paving purposes. Mr.. Wilson in
formed the board that II they decid-
ed to use concrete in the paving his
association would have on the
grounds here a competent engineer
who would see that the paving was
laid as per contract the city might
enter into The service of the engi-
neer is without cost to the city and
is for the protection of the city as
well as the cement association.
Tents and Tarpaulins. all sizes and
weights at James Summers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Headliners at Rialto Theatre

Three unusual splendid pictures
are on the bills at the Rialto The
atre for the next few days. The first
THE Bluebird." Maeterlinck' stir
ring play will be shown Friday and
Saturday this week This picture is
pronounced by the critics as the
greatest picture ever released. Ev-
cry age and every class will thrill
with delight at it,
On Sunday night the great Mary
Garden will be shown in That's. .
This is one of the great pictures G
the decade. Many have seen the OPP
era. The picture is greater.
On Monday and Tuesday a big
special feature. Draft 25s." featur-
ing Mabel Taliaferro will be shown
This picture is in a class with The
Stacker" which was shown at the
Rialto some time back and received
favorable comment from all
There will be no advance in-price
on any of these features.
Tonight Thursday, side-split-
ting 2-reel comedy, Her Bareback
Career" will be shown at the Rialto.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Biggest Bargain Ever offered

Every subscriber of the lincoln
County Times. who pays a years sub
scription to The Times from this
time on at So. which is the regular
yearly rate for this paper, will also
receive a three years subscription to
The Idaho Farmer without any ex-
ira charge.
This almost unheard of bargain is
made possible by radical reduction
in the subscription price of The Ida
no Farmer for the purpose of releas-
ing large number of men from its
army of agents for use in other in
dustries and in the military establish
ment.
Just read the details of this won
derful offer:
The Times, one year ....... 81 90
Idaho Farmer, three years. old
price SUI
$500
by this clubbing plan. all for
only : wv
This offer refers to renewal as
well as new subscribers.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

This question has for a long time
been the principal topic at issue in
all towns of southern Idaho and.
while many of our sister towns and
cities have devised ways and means
to get away from this awful nuis-
ance. Jerome. the banner town of all
the Snake river valley. still stays in
the old rut. and nothing absolutely
nothing has been done. What's the
matter? 1t cannot be that relief to
do away from this awful nuisance
cannot be had Looks like Jerome's
progressive bunch. who are all alive
to every advancement that is for the
good of the city and the tract are
asleep at the switch when it comes
to this dust and sprinkling PROPOSE
ton.
Power sprinklers are now to be
had that carry from thirty to fifty
barrels of water that load in from
seven to twelve minutes and dis
charge in from six TO eleven minute
With one of these sprinkling devices
every foot of Main street from the
east limits of the city to the depot
and many of the side streets could be
sprinkled
Now. if the city offie falls don't want
to tackle the proposition let them
award five-year contract to party
or parties who will buy one of these
power sprinklers.. No use talking.
fellows, we have been asleep on the
job. and the sooner we wake up the
better
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
RED CROSS NOTES

Our thoughts this week are en-
tirely taken up with the coming auc-
ton on Saturday, at which we hope
10 make sum of money large
enough to carry the work through
the summer. leaving the chapter free
to devote its entire attention to the
sewing and other demands from
headquarters. Everybody is most
cordially invited TO be on hand, and
help in this cause. which affects ev-
cry home in America.
For the first time kince we began
oui work, we are going to be Late
With filling our allotment of sewing.
w still have fifty surgeons oparat-
ing coats to make, and the box
should go the 18th. Let us rally to
the work. and finish this up with a
rush. We received letter this week
from headquarters, commencing us
for the quality of our work: nov
do not let us fall down in the guam
tity expected of us.
Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Gillespie arr
in Seattle as delegates to the District
Convention. They will be back at
the end of the week, filled with new
ideas and enthusiasm for the work
of the summer. We are planning a
reception for everyone in the near
future. at the Red Cross rooms so
that they may tell us of their exper-
fences while in Seattle.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

ne would never cuss lie more for ov-
er-sleeping mornings, or neglectinl
any chore.
Tell my kid brother, Guy I've a
bayonet and gun--a really truly rife
that wasn't made for fun. Tell my
sweetheart that | love her, when you
see her mother dear, that sleepir y
eating, working. | keep wishing she
were here. Tell her that | thank
her for the travelling secretary she
sent me In December to make my
Xmas merry. Tell the girls fellows
for me II they want to have some
fun, to join the U. S. army and get
themselves gun. Tell Tom, Dick
and Harry and all or the Luke Nc
Luke's that Uncle Sam is needing
million new recruits. Just tell
them what I'm writing In this letter.
dear, to you. SO that zach and every
one Will know just what to do We've
dandy "Y" and reading room.
where we can go and sing. We can
get our fill of French fries most any
time we wish, or anything we want
TO eat. both plain a.id fancy dish
We're happy and we're healthy, and
were learning to be men-such
chance to get a schooling we will
never have again. We are waiting
now, and ready for the days: Wen
take chance with our brothers and
the others con these sunny plains of
France. We are waiting for the or
der that Will bid us grab our guns
and for the day we'll lick the kaiser
and his ruthless German huns.
Now I'll close with love and kisses
ana neart that's full of joy. and
sign my name as always,
Your happy soldier boy"
Gid Ctapfop
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Over the Top

Some time during Sunday night
the post Office in Jerome was enter
ed by a barefoot boy. who gained
access to the interior by going over
the top. The post Office has recently
been removed to new building
and as yet the screen from the. top
OF the fixtures to the ceiling had not
been placed as required by the de-
partment.
Mr. Carlson, on arriving at the Of
flee Monday morning. at once OBJ
served that the Office had been en-
tered. On investigation he found
that the thief had gained omission
by climbingg over the top of the fix
lures where the foot prints OF small
barefoot boy could be seen.
Aside from a small amount of
change. some stamped envelopes ana
Kidding of some mail, little booty
was obtained The officials are sat
isfied they have the boy who COM
mitted the deed, but for thestime, no
action is to be taken, owing to the
fact that the young man is consider
ed weakminded and ii is presumed
he will De put in an institution for
treatment.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Governor Alexander To Retire from
Public Life

After the first Monday in Janu-
airy. 1919. | will be NJ. Alexander,
plain American citizen as of old"
said Idaho's governor recently, land
shall be as proud of such titles as
have been of mayor and governor.
AS long as life shall last, I shall re-
member with appreciation and pride
the honor and confidence the people
of the state of Idaho bestowed upon
me. The statement that ] shall re-
tire to private life is. made without
any reservation and is not made for
the purpose OF changing my mind
hereafter. feel that my life la
bors politically have ended for the
present. at least, and | shall not be a
candidate for any Office within the
gift of the people at the coming
election"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

Private M. Manning.
The services were held at Amuse-
ment Hall and, while the attendance
was fair 1t was not what II should
have been and those who stayed
away missed a real treat
Rev. Roberts spoke for some time
on the Y. M. G.. A. work in connec:
ton with the war. He was follow
ed by A. b. Barclay. who confined
his remarks to the work OF the Red
Cross. both local and national. Hoo.
f. X. Gooding was the principal
speaker of the day and his patriotic
address on this occasfon was most
inspiring. The music was furnished
by the Community orchestra of ten
pieces and this feature was enjoyed
by all present.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Auto Robes AT Jas. Summers.

Auto Robes NJ Jas. Summers.
8rs. A. S. Lemay is visiting in
Minnesota towns.
Mrs. ]. Summers has been visiting
relatives and friends at Bull and
Twin Falls the past week.
Miss Marie Worthington has re-
ootvod her appointment as additional
clark in the Jerome postofiice.
4cQowan Eichelberger want
your Insurance. IT,.
nine-pound baby boy was well
coined At the home of Mr.. and Mrs
@. r. Peterson Wednesday morn
ing.
Mccain Patterns at The Purl-
Mr.. and Mrs. Mertz. the latter a
daughter OF F. NJ. Coghill. are new
comorn to Jerome. from Missouri.
4r. 4ort9 is engaged at the Puritan
CORPORAL G.. c. McGee. recruiting
officer from the Twin Falls office.
has 49, In Jerome the past week in
hcpte - getting recruits for the ser
Ro1 Cross Patriotic day. Thurs
day. nay 18th. Good speakers win
give ~ Bome facts and figures. and
good I04riottc music will entertain
you- Everybody come,
.. 3. Hartdegan. former resident
q Jerome. but more recently of
Twin rails. is now numbered among
- ~ being employed at the Puri-
TN stores.
II. Thoreson OF the North Side
Pharmacy. and family are now oc-
cupying the G. /. Towle residence
on Avenue A.. Mrs Hillman having
removed to her own home.
Tents and Tarpaulins. all sizes and
weights at James Summers.
gupt. w. NJ. Massey has been asked
q deliver the address of the eighth
grade graduating class of the Good
ING pchool. the exercises. to be held
this (Thursday) evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. s. Shannon ex-
poct TO leave about June l for Lake
Tahoo. whore Mr.. Shannon will take
ehaS4o Of the resort at that place
- has been his custom for several
lnmmers past.
Rcd Cross Patriotic day. Thurs
DAY, Ny 18th. Good speakers will
91vQ ~ some facts and figures, and
x0UX xkk1Otlc music VIII entertain
yop. Everybody come.
B11nd Mrs L. G. Phillips are ep-
1oytkG-a visit of the formers broth
~ NJ Herbert Phillips. of Chica-
81 = WAS accompanied by his wife
onHk f1o children. 1hey arrived In
{o@Q1eo in&t Saturday.
~ n C. Gleason on last Wednes-
(ay<Xaa most unfortunate in having
~ III legs badly fractured. The
ff~tturo vas OF such a nature that
4 1op 1ncided he should be remov-
- ~ tho hospital In Twin Falls for
4oolmo0t Word received from him
+ tnn< ~ Is doing as well as could
- 1xpoof1d and we trust that Eds
toQAnGCnont will be for short time
Moon )0nch will be served at the
NORM 10 Inn Saturday. May 18th.
~ tho Nd Cross ladies'. Hot meal.
tQos GQl4 meal. Csc.
= IDLY party, of tourists left here
~ 4n1o "Wednesday morning for a
eouA&& the Pacific coast. going via
M returning home through
QS~U04@}And Washington. In the
14{1X NJ A. Anderson. Il. G.. Gauss.
~ a. 4ndin. with Bill Millson as
414x s<xoey have small camp outfit
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Crystal Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. T. ]. Neuzil. OF Sug-
arloaf Valley. celebrated their ''crys-
tai" wedding anniversary at their
home on Saturday. May IA
There were fifty-one OF the invited
guests present and Mr.. and Mrs. Neu-
iii were presented with ffty-seven
beautiful pieces of crystal ware. The
evening was spent in playing whist"
The first prizes were carried off by
Miss Amy Mcclellan and Mrs. Chas.
Lavens. At twelve O'Clock boun-
tious Flap" supper WAS served After
congratulating their host and hostess
the guests departed. having spent a
very ENJOYABLE evening.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

The most dreaded day of the
week is wash day This can now
be completely eliminatd by buying
a Thor or Quicker Yet electric wash
ing machine. which we will sell you
for $3.50 down and $1,000 per
month until paid. Investigate this
most liberal proposition of ours No
one deserves more serious consider
alton than your wife. Think IL over
Sold under an absolute guarantee.
Frasers-Pence Co. Phone so.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Odd Fellows Celebrate Ninety-Ninth
Anniversary

During the week just past the l.
o. o. F. over the country have been
celebrating the ninty-ninth anniver-
sary of the order and on last Thurs
day evening the members of the Je-
rome lodge. together with their
wives and also the Rebekah lodge
gathered at the lodge room for this
purpose.
Hon. Frank B. Kinyon of Boise
was the principal speaker of the oc-
casion and his address was listened
to with much interet. The speaking
program was interspersed by vocal
and intrumental music, after which
a light lunch was served and social
hour spent.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Jerome Eagles Flag Service Day

On Sunday last the Eagles lodges
throughout the United States cele-
brated flag service day In the unfurl-
ing of a service flag to the members
who are now in the service. The day
was fttingly celebrated by the local
Eagle lodge and beautiful service
flag was unfurled for the three
members of this LODGE Capt. o. f.
Henning, Sergt. John Ingram and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Puritan stores Open a Branch

During the past week the Puritan
Stores have made arrangements to
open a branch store at Ketchum,
Idaho. where. they will carry a COM
plete line of groceries. hardware and
gents furnishings. Mr.. O. r. Peter
son will have charge OF the new
branch. which viii be open for bust
ness about June Goth.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

The Jerome Woolgrowers have Sc
cured warehouse room at the Farm
ers Grain and Milling company, and
are now ready to take wool. The
Grain and Milling company take
charge of the grading and insurance
BY order of the committee
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

Red Cross Patriotic day. Thurs
day. May 10th. Good speakers will
give you some facts and figures, and
good patriotic music will entertain
you. Everybody COME,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

See our line of Beds, Springs and
Mattresses from $500 to $500. We
will take as part payment your old
on new. Frasers-Pence Co. Phone 80
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Srom a Jerome Boy at the Front

France, March 10. 1918.
Dear mother and all:
Tell Jess she wouldn't know me,
since | left our little town. for the
sun is baking me most gorgeous
brown. Tell Dad if he could see me
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
Wash Day

The most dreaded day of the
week is wash day. This can now
be completely eliminatd by buying
a Thor or Quicker Yet electric wash
ing machine. which we will sell you
for $3.50 down and $1,000 per
month until paid. Investigate this
most liberal proposition OF ours. No
one deserves more serious consider
alton than your wife. Think 1t over.
Sold under an absolute guarantee.
Frasers-Pence Co. Phone 80.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

Noon lunch will be served at the
North Side Inn Saturday. May 11th.
by the Red Cross ladies. Hot meal.
soc. cold meal, Csc
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

entered as second-class matted
March ., 1911, at the post office at
Jerome, Idaho. under the act Of
March 3, 1879
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09
LINCOLN COUNTY TIMES

& oPiished every Thursday at Jerome
Idaho. by
=. =. Alexander, Editor and Publisher
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-05-09

SUBSCRIPTION. $500 PER YEAR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-30
Hearts of the World Held Over

Hearts of the World" the d. W
Griffith war film, which was to have
departed from the Walnut Street
Theatre next Monday, will remain al
that historic playhouse all next week
when the engagement will end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-30

assistants rushed up with the informa-
ton that the automatics had not been
but on a wheelborrow that is on the
stage when Penrod is supposed to pro-
duce the wooden guns. In another
moment Penrod had to have them. So
1 went into the wings and held them
up for him to see, then placed them on
the floor.
"Penrod rose to the situation. Sam
said he, I've got a coupe of guns l had
made. They're in the barn-go get
them The day was saved.
And just word about Jack Ellis's lit
tie daughter Elwirt. She hasn't peen on
the stage yet-she is only five. But she
said very solemnly the opler day that
she "knew all Of Marjorie part" And
her father relates that the baby girl In
sists at each rehearsal on going through
all the lines that Marjorie has. She
can do It, too--but 1t should come nat
ural, for she was almost born on the
stage.
"She was born down in Galveston
her father explained, land her mother
carried her on the stage when she was
| two weeks old She's been travelling
| with me ever since, and never been sick
| a day"
| IGlwirt told how she got her unusual
| given name. my mother didn't know
what to call me-" said the youngster
so she thought and thought and
thought. And she thought of Elwirt, and
| that's my name"