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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
RED CROSS NOTES.

The surgical dressings department
is in need of more old sheets, pillow
cases, any old linen. Look them over
and if yours are getting thin, seno
them to US and buy new ones rather
than the waste of cutting new mus
lin into small pieces.
Ola branch sent in a nice bundle
of eight pairs of socks this week.
One hundred and twenty-nine dol
lars worth of yarn was received by
the knitting department this week
and is rapidly being taken out by the
knitters. Another so pounds is ex-
pected by the last of the week. We
want to push this work the balance of
January and February.
An urgent appeal has come for a
box of bed spreads and comfort pill
lows to be filled with feathers or
scraps of outing flannel cut into bits.
The school children in the grades
COulQ tdhC QP tiiC ildhibS VI ehNoN PiA-
lows.
The sewing class is progressing un-
der Mrs. Stokesbery and it is planned
to move to the Commercial Club rooms
the first of next week, where it will
be handy for anyone having an after
noon to give to this work. After
making a garment that passes inspec-
ton this work can be taken home.
About $500 worth of materials have
already been made up and sent to the
supply depot at Seattle. This has all
been paid for by donations from indi-
viduals and the various organizations
which have given benefit entertain
ments, and the half of your member
ship dues which the chapter retains, !
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RECKLESS RIDER RUNS
DOWN WOMAN
Mrs. Barnes Severely Injured by
June Phillips on Horseback
May be Prosecuted

Mrs. Barnes, mother of DR.. N. B.
Barnes, was run down by June Phil
lips, who was racing his pony on
Main street Monday afternoon, and
severely injured. A small son of
Mr.. Malmstrom was also knocked
down by the pony, but suffered only
slight bruises. Mrs. Barnes was at
once taken to her home. No bones
were broken and it is believed her
injuries consist of nothing more ser
ious than rib torn loose and bruises.
She has been a severe sufferer since
the occurrence, but is slowly recover
ing.
The accident occurred at the inter
section of Main and Washington and
was due to reckless riding and utter
carelessness. Mrs. Barnes was pass
ing along the crossing between Reil-
ly's store and the Cash Grocery when
the pony struck her. The impact of
the collision threw her at least Is
feet into the mud. The boy did not
even stop to learn how badly his
victim was injured, but rode rapidly
away. ]. P. Dion, witness of the
deed, overlook the boy and Sheriff
Nichols took charge of him. No COM
plant has yet been filed against him,
but there are hints that such action
will be taken in order to teach salu-
tary lesson.
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1900 RED CROSS
MEMBERS IN GEM
Large Increase Places This County in
the Front Rank.

The membership of the Gem county
Red Cross chapter has reached 1900,
with Mccall still to hear from.
The large increase is the result of
the Christmas week drive and the in
crease places this county in the front
rank as to membership per cap
ita.
Will anyone having a receipt book
used in the recent Christmas cam
paign kindly return it at once to
Everett Barton, as all these must be
accounted for in the final report. Any
one not having received their window
flag may secure same by calling at
the Bank of Emmett.
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four hours and he is ready to do his
with the machine he wants to, includ-
ing wrecking it and breaking his neck
if he cares to. The different stunts
are encouraged from the first and the
more of these and the better he does
them, the quicker he receives his COM
mission. Rarely a day passes but
what we see some accidents.
1t is nothing to look out over the aer-
dome and see two or more machines
turned up on their noses. The pilot
is sometimes injured, but nothing seri-
Gus. Day before yesterday an aerial
gunner fell 1000 feet out of loop.
They had to pick up his pieces with a
teaspoon The day before Christmas
two machines carrying pilots and aer-
ial gunners collided in the air and one
of the machines fell. When it hit
the ground the gasoline tank exploded
and made charcoal of the occupants.
Another machine fell about 1000
feet, the machine being entirely
wrecked and the pilot had his leg
broken. One other fell in a grove of
trees. The pilot unstrapped himself
from the machine and fell out, re-
ceiving slight bruises and cuts about
the face caused by the branches of
the trees.
From this it would seem that ac-
cidents are numerous, but it is in only
small percentage of the successful
flights made. Sometimes it seems
as if they let the cadets have their
own way so as to kill off the poorest
ones and leave nothing but the best
for the service at the front.
Aerial gunnery is something some
would care to enlist for. One would
get training with the Vickers and
Lewis types of machine guns. A gun
ner must be able to take his gun apart |
and repair it in the air, taking all the |
the chances the pilot does and more,
because he isn't strapped in as Sc
curely, as ne has to have more room
in which to work.
l met Lawrence Crabtree here. He
mas just got back from Canada, where
ne was training with the Royal Flying
Corps. He belongs to the 9th Aero
Squadron and expects to leave over
seas in a few days.
Wish you and all Emmett folks
Happy New Year.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
RED CROSS APPEALS
FOR ASSISTANCE
Need of Workers in Making Sur
gical Dressings Urgent
Day and Night Classes.

The school of instruction for making
surgical dressings for the Red Cross
opened Monday morning under the
direction of Miss Carrothers of Boise
and is being conducted daily. A class
of IA members has been formed. The
front rooms of Masonic Temple have
been given over to the school, making
very convenient and comfortable
quarters. The course of instruction
requires six weeks. A number of the
graduates will be used as instructors
for other classes.
Owing to the urgent need for sur
gical dressings, many more pupils
are needed and every woman who can
possibly spare the time should re-
spond to the call and enroll in the
classes. Both day and night classes
will be organized next week up to
Saturday evening. 1t is important
that enrolment be made as soon as
possible. Pupils should provide them
selves with white gowns and head
coverings.
Dressings in % different sizes are
needed for the wounded soldiers. The
class now organized is composed of
busy housewives, but they are will
ing to make sacrifices in this noble
cause that suffering may be alleviated.
Won't you also make the sacrifice?
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OPERETTA POSTPONED
One of the Stars Injured in Re-
hearsal-New Date Jan. Is.

The comic operetta "Jack and the
Baked Bean Stalk" which the K. K.
Klub had intended to put on tomor-
row, became high tragedy affair
a few evenings ago, necessitating a
postponement to Friday of next week.
This tragedy was enacted during
rehearsal held a few evenings ago.
In the cast of characters, Miss Way
man represents an "Ogre," whatever
that is, and carries club. Miss
Frances Rundstrom appears under the
innocent title of "Jack." The story
has the Ogre hurl her club at Jack.
She has done it many times previously
and missed him or her Jack mile.
Evidently, the Ogre had been practic-
ing, and had improved her throwing
abilities, for at this particular time
when she let fly, the club landed ker-
plunk in Jacks eye. The injury in
flicted was rather serious and has
been quite painful. Besides, Jack,
who is supposed to be a Beau Brum
nell in appearance, would look like
Sam Hill with her-his-eye in band
ages and a deep ring of mourning
around it. Hence the postponement.
Let US whisper in your ear: Maybe
the Ogre will do it at the perform
ance; in that case it will be worth the
price. So don't fail to be there.
T>n%s Ill ssx~s po.1Iuss
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School Contest Closes Monday

The essay contest on the subject
"Why Every Family Should Own It's
Own Home" inauguated two weeks
ago by the Citizens Lumber Company,
in which all the schools of Gem county
are engaged, has been continued to
next Monday, when the papers will
be passed upon by the judges. The
prizes are s5, So and 81 in cash, and
every pupil may compete. The prize
essay will be entered in the National
contest, with $50, $50 and $50 as the
prizes.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
SELECT LECTURE COURSE
Six Numbers Contracted for Next
Years Entertainment

The lecture course committee made
the selection of next years numbers
Saturday. They consist of two lee
tures-one a humorist-three musi-
Gals and reader.
Judge Alden is one of the lecturers.
He has been here before and was
popular. S. Gillian, editor of Judge
and widely known humorist, is the
other. Miss McLaren, who has been
here before also, is the reader. The
musical numbers are the American
Girls Trio, the Dunbar Sextet and
high class male quartet.
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Letters from the BOYS.

From Abe Hitt-I am sorry to say
that am sick. l guess it is the grip
The camp is crowded and there is moi
sufficient shelter for the men. l mean
things are not fixed up comfortable
Just tents with no stoves and the
bedding is damp all the time. Ev-
-erybody has a fierce cold and many
have pneumonia. This place is made
to take cars of 800 men, but there
were $500 for while; about $500 here
now. Recruits have quit coming and
men are being sent out every day,
so conditions are improving. A thou
sand stoves were received today. Con-
,ditions will be good though in few
days. Only eight days more in de-
tention camp, then we will have hous-
-es to sleep in. I felt pretty sick this
morning, but after getting some medi-
cine l feel better tonight. Every man
received a Christmas package from
the Red Cross. The Red Cross and
Y. M. C. A. are all right.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
Home Minstrel Show

The Emmett band announces that
it will put on home talent minstrel
show for the benefit of the Red Cross
and Army Y. NJ. c. A. in the near
future. J. H. Stoner, director of the
band, and Walter Nusbaum will coach
the performers. There is no dearth of
talent and the performance will be a
delightful surprise. Material for the
numbers on the program has been re-
ceived.
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COUNTY NEWS

County Auditor Wilson has issued
a few explosive licenses, but he has
not got all of them. Those who store
powder in any form must secure a
license, he says, and they had better
do it before federal agent drops in.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
First National Elects Officers

The annual meeting of the First
National bank was held Tuesday. The
following officers were chosen: c. A
West, president; Duncan Hunter, vice
president; A. ]. Belts, cashier; Mar
gueritha Thommen, assistant cashier.
Directors: C. A. West, Duncan Hunter,
A. ]. Belts, Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins
and Mrs. R. L. West.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10
Keith Is Moving

Walter Keith is moving into his fine
new quarters, the former Electric
theater, and will open for business
tomorrow morning. The interior has
been beautifed, and the new front,
while not completed gives an idea Of
its novel and artistic appearance.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

The following letter has been re-
ceived by the Emmett chapter from
the Seattle branch: "We are in receipt
of report from the inspector of knit
ing at the Red Cross Supply Bureau,
regarding the knitted goods received
from your chapter, and it gives US
pleasure to report that the work is
all very good, and we congratulate you
on your good results.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

Here are extracts from the last let
ter from John Walters, cousin o.
Ellis Walters. He is an Arkansaw boy
who came to Emmett from Montana
where he spent the summer of 1916
Was here from November, 1916 tc
April, 1917, when he enlisted. He
is only 10.
We have moved from camp Mills
but not far, just to the other side OF
New York city. We got here two
days ago and yesterday camp was
quarantined for measles, mumps and
scarlet fever and there is a chance of
US being here all winter. We are in
barracks now and it is sure fine
steam heat, good beds, hot baths, etc.
There were 1000 left for France the
day we got here. If we get out of the
quarantine we will leave for the other
side at once. There are II inches of
snow on the ground, but it is not
very cold We are eight miles from
the main part of the city but it only
costs a nickel to go all over the city.
l wish you could see some of the
sights of New York city and harbor.
We moved to camp Merritt on boat.
We all thought that we were on our
wav to France. We didn't know
where we were going till we got here.
Well, l think if l ever get back from
France | will come back to Idaho
again. We boys go to dinner in N. Y.
every Sunday. They sure are fine
people in the city if they are million
aires. l have seen all of the million
aire homes and they are some homes.
know New york pretty we'll now,
but 1 don't like the city very well.
1t is too large. Airplanes are very
common here. We can get chance
to go up in them any time we want
to. l think l will go the next chance
l get. Otto Chambers is raving
around wanting to see his girl till
till l can hardly write for him. We
are having a time. There are 81 of
US in this Barrack, mostly Emmett |
boys. The medical corps has already |
gone to France. We haven't drilled
any since we left Charlotte, N. c. All
had bread and beans for dinner.
think the cook is on strike. Well
[ don't know where we will be next
time | write, but l think we will
surely be across soon. will sure be
pack to Emmett if l get back from
france.
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the other half going to the national
fund at Washington.

Bring all your old kid gloves, no
matter how soiled or worn, to make
vest Innings for ambulance drivers in
France. Drop them in Red Cross bag
at Golden Rule Store.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

From Carroll Fest at Hicks, Tex
Having seen numerous letters from
the boys in the infantry, l thought
it might be interesting to Index read
.ers to hear from some of us in the
Signal corps of the aviation service.
To begin with, they call some of us
out of bed about 4:30 for early morn
ing flying, and we almost pull oui
arms out of their sockets to get the
machines going before it is quite day
break Perhaps we do not get our
breakfast before 9 o'clock, but we
must keep the machines flying as long
as possible. When the plane has been
out on late flying the evening before
we have to clean the ignition system
thoroughly, fill up on gas and oil, wipe
all the grease off the engine and have
it ready to fly early in the morning, so
sometimes we don't get to bed be-
fore 10 or II a'clock The riggers
must have all the flying and landing
wires and the correct tension
and go over the entire machine to see
that the angles of the machine are
correct. The filter is responsible for
the engine and the riggers for the
plane. If anything goes wrong with
the engine while in the air, causing
an accident, the filter gets the blame
and the rigger gets the blame if the
planes go wrong.
l have seen some awful good flying
here on numerous occasions. There
is a major here that is commanding
officer of the 9th Aero Squadron,
but was formerly with the Royal Fly
ing Corps in France, and is credited
with % German machines. What he
can't do or doesn't do isn't worth do
ing. He goes up about $4,000 feet.
He does everything, such as Emery,
loop, stall, tail spin, spinning nose
dive, nose dive, side slip, vertical bank
and other things. A cadets life seems
easy to most of US, but he takes |
some awful chances When he learns
to fly he goes up in machine with
the instructor who coaches him to take
off, fly around circle and land. Then
he will go up again with his hand
an the joy stick to get the feel of
how it is done, then he starts the
machine off by himself, but the in
structor is ready to take control of
the machine at any time. Really, his
in the machine don't con-
sumo more than two and half to
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

From Clyde Kelley, Fort Douglas
l was down to Howard Stewards room
the other night and picked up The In
dex and believe me it was sight; a
gold piece couldn't have looked bet
ter to my eyes. The Idaho papers
are all at a premium, it seems like the
Salt Lake papers don't have any news
in them.
Gee, l wish there was some one
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

Lady, have you registered for
the government service? If not, why
not?
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1918-01-10

County Treasurer Zachman received
$4,000 in taxes last month. Of the
1921 taxpayers only 295 failed to pay.
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Tents, all sizes. at Reilly's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-06
RED CROSS BENEFIT
BY GREEK CATHOLICS

The dance held last night under the
auspices of the Greek Catholic Church
in Puiaski's hall was a tremendous
success. The hall was filled witt
dancers and patrons of all kinds. Re
freshments including ice cream, SOL
drinks, sandwiches, etc, were SOLO
The amount raised vas about 5000.
The American and the Red Cross
flags were the predominating decora-
lions of the hall. Miss Susie Brinsco'
the chairman, introduced the speak
.ers with a little speech of welcome,
T. ID. Wa-ing, the chairman OF the
Perth Aniooy Red Cross Chapter. ex-
tended the greeting of h local chap
ter to the auxiliary. He was followed
by Mrs. F'raSk Dorsey, secretary of the
local chapter, Mrs. Adrian Lyon. SUI
pcrintendent of the surgical dressings,
and Mrs. .. w. Ramsey. chairman or
the Home Service Division of the local
chapter.
Rev. Peter Kustan of the Greek
Catholic Church spoke to the people
IN Slavish. the trend of his speech was
that the Slavish people should Ameri-
canize and though he could not even
speak the language, It was the or
one e learn.
Refreshments were then served to
the local chapter representatives. The
members of the committee were:
Chairman, Miss Susie Brinsco, Mrs.
Anna Matlock, Miss Marie Deliman,
Mrs. Marie Holub.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-06
CITY Briefs

Complaints about dust believed
TO come from the Raritan Copper
Works are being Investigated by the
Board of Health. The matter will be
taken up with the plant officials.
The health department has re-
ceived numerous requests for per-
mits to keep hogs Health Officer
Willsey said today there were in the
neighborhood of 1000 hogs within
the city limits at present time.
There will be a storytelling hour
for the older boys and girls, those
from the sixth to the eighth grades.
in the public library at 4 o'clock
afternoon.
Court Ambov No. 80. Lady Forest
ers of America, will meet tonight In
Jacobson's hall in State street. There
will be two new candidates initiated.
The luncheon in the interest OF
the Jewish war relief and welfare
fund campaign. scheduled to be held
in the Y. M. H. A. hall last night.
was postponed until further notice.
Thor lodge No. 46. Danish Broth
erhood, is scheduled to meet in regu-
lar session tonight at Washington
hall.
Mayor John F. TenBroeck has
received word that Mrs. Fred Maple
OF Trenton. a niece OF his who for
merly resided in this city. has enrolled
In the Overseas Canteen Service. Be-
fore her marriage Mrs. Maple was
Miss Rose Lewis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-06
EAS%ncfEta14
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. John Tesero and
Anthony Palisi, Of Smith street, have
returned from a two weeks vacation
at the Catskill Mountains.
Solomon Kaufman, of Park ave-
nue.. is a Philadelphia visitor today.
Miss Leo Shen, of Brooklyn. was
the guest of Mrs. Charles Erickson.
of Broad street, over the weekend.
Mrs. Forrest Kemble, of Market
street, returned from a two weeks
vacation in Lake Hopatcong.
John Hriczko, of the u. S. n. r.
F., spent the weekend at his home
in Catalpa emu
Miss Alice McCreery. of Tuxedo
Park, is spending a week with her
avenue.
Miss Jane Davis. of Metuchen, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Charles Mac
William, of Catalpa avenue.
Miss Gertrude Hurley. OF State
street, was a Camp Dix visitor yester-
day.
Miss E. Keim, of New York City,
visited her sister, Mrs. George Kries,
of Park venue
Miss June Woitscheck, of 900 Lau-
RE street. spent Sunday with relatives
in Easton, Pa.
Private Holger Nielsen, of Camp
Dix, spent the weekend visiting
friends in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Coyle and
daughter Muriel, Mrs. William Grey
and daughter Ruth, of South River,
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Sid
|ney Bukeson, of Neville street, yes
terday.
Mrs. Eugene Eike and children. of
Park avenue, are visiting relatives at
ILehighton, Pa
Miss Marie Handerhan, of Fayette
street. spent the weekend in Ocean
Grove.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter F. Campbell. of 345 Laurie
street. on Saturday.
Miss Evelyn Remicke, of Market
street, left for Ellenville, N. Y. yes
terday.
Miss Ida Kantor, of Newark. is
visiting Miss Ada Wilentz in Lewis
street.
Morris Margaretten. of Park ave-
nue.. is a Newark visitor today.
Miss Mary Ebgelsen. of New street,
spent yesterday In Coney Island
Mrs. Samers. of East avenue. re-
turned to her home after two weeks
in Ellenville, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lembcke have re-
turned after a short stay at Lake.
hurst.
Miss Eleanor Urbanski. of Wash
ington street, left yesterday for two
weeks vacation with friends in Lo-
rain, Ohio.
Corporal Edward Miller, of Camp
Dix, spent the weekend with his
mother in Lewis street. Corporal
Miller has been promoted recently
from private.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hanson are
spending the summer in Asbury Park.
Mrs. f. F. Spofford. of Gordon
street, leaves tomorrow for her vaca-
She leaves first for Portland.
Me-. and then will go n the woods
of Maine.
Miss Laura Steele, of High street,
leaves tomorrow for Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John MacMahan and
daughter, Loretta, of So Smith street,
left Sunday for a months vacation in
Bath. Me.
Miss Anna O'Connell. Of Spring
Lake, spent the Weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Augustine Luke. of Gordon
street.
Miss Clara Spivack. of Division
street, has returned after spending
her vacation between New York,
Somerville and Asbury Park.
Marjory Oliver. OF Somervllle,
spent Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. ". Oliver, in Catalpa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-06
CHURCH--HAGER

Mss Isabella Ruth Hager. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hager of Ber-
trand aveue. was married to Private
Herman s. Church of Bangor, Maine,
at S O'Clock Saturday afternoon. The
was performed by Rev.
Robert Schlotter in the Grace Luth-
eran Church. After a brief wedding
trip Mr.. Church will return to Camp
Vail. The attendants were Mrs. Ha-
ger and Mrs. Schlotter. The bride
wore a dress OF. blue georgette and hat
to match and carried a shower boquet
of rose buds.