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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
A LETTER
FROM FRANCE
Somewhere in France, Jan. 81

Somewhere in France, Jan. 81
Dear Mother and the rest:
| will try and write you a few
lines to let you know that | am sti
4 alive and able to kick.
After travelling, for what seemed
ages, we finally went to roos', as il
were, in what may truthfully be
called THE flower garden of France
France sure is a beautiful country
1t is nic' and warm in the day time
but quite frosty at night.
I would like to tel you something
a1bout the trip and what / have al
ready seen, but We have rules for
writing, laid down by the censor, so
you will have to wait until [ come
home. / will say this much however,
| stood the trip fine across the ocean
Didn't get seasick but a lot of the
fellows did, you bet.
The people here are good heart
ed and simple in their ways, and
treat us fine. The only trouble /
have is. | cant understand their
talk, nor can I talk to them But l
am learning fast and if am in
France for a year or so. I will be
full fledgeG Frenchn an, eh; Say, l
wish you or somebody would send
ma a Boise paper. You see. would
like to know what we are doing over
here. ha ha. We haven't GOT any
mail yet since we came over, so
suppose we will get load Of 1t
when we do get 1t. well / VIII
close for this time. When you write
use the following address only:
JAY d. KElfER
Co. a, 146th NJ. G. Bn.
A. g. F. France.
Do not write the Number q The
Division-just the above.
With love to all,
J. ID. X.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
INCREASED WEIGHT
FOR PARCEL POST
Office OF Third Asst POST
master General, washington,


master General, Washington,
Feb. 26th, 1918.
On March 18th, 1918 a change viii
take effect in the postal laws viii h
will increase the limit weight OF
fourth class matter TO 20 pounds for
parcels mailed for delivery within
the first, second and third zones,
and to so pounds in all oth5r zones.
This change will serve to increase
the usefulness of the parcel post
as a prompt, convenient and cheap
means of transporting mailable par
GELS. The increased weight limit VIII
be particularly advantageous to the
marketing OF products Of the farm
as it will make it possible fer the
producer and consumer to get into
direct connection thereby facilitat :
the conservation and distribution OF
food which is a most important FAC
tor in winning the War.
The increased weight limit does
not apply to parcels sent to the
Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Par
Is mailed to those Forces must
not exceed seven pounds in weight.
A. NJ. DOCKERY,
Third Asst Postmaster Gen1.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
CHURCH OF CHRIST

HENRY Fl. BALL, Minister.
Sunday School at 10.
Morning Worship, II a. m
Evening preaching service at 1880.
The subjects for next Sunday are
as follows: Morning, Go On Or &c
Under" Evening, The unbound
Word"
Next Sunday mo'nirg an offering
will be taken for Foreign Missions
Our gift this year shorld be larger
than ever before as the need is SC
great and We have been so favored
as a Nation.
Junior Endeavor in the Primary
room at O'Clock.
Senior Endeavor at Gas; Myrne
Wilson Leader. Topic, "MaFirg The
Most of Ourselves" Bph. 4:11-16.
Prayer meeting Wed. eve. at 1880,
continuing the study Of Acts OF
Apostles.
You are invited.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
Y. N. c. A. NEWS

The regular monthly mes ting oi
the Board of Dirf ctors will be held
in the building at s O'Clock Friday
evening March Sth. At this meeting
the President will appoint the TO low
ing committees: Finance, Physical
Social and Education
al, and House committee. AS soon
as these committees are appoint d
by the chairman, they will endeav-
-)r to map-out plans and work these
l,lans in an organized way toWari
he future usefulness Of the Asso-
liation.
Interest and enthusiasm seems 70
e growing among our lady gym
lass members They have taken
pom themselves to s:e that larg'
!. representation of girls attend our
Iture class periods. We know that
ey will nobly fulfil this und srtak
g as women and girls ere wonder
1ly responding to untold PROPOSE
tins and are filling very rcsponsi-
Il positions today. Seemingly those
: vo have offered themselves to in
: case our gym c'ass attendance
XIV that they have received bene--
fitherefrom and are trying to as
81 their felIow--ccmpanions SO that
tT too, may realize and share those
befits. Kindly remember the date
al time-Thursday evenings at 8
DECK.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
PROBATE JUDGE
RESIGNS

On last Monday Probate Judg' "
Il Ledman rendered to the Bard
of County Commissioners his resina'
ton to take effect at once, wlch
was accepted. And on Tuesday he
Board appointed Martin o. Luoer
tn fiji the vacancy. Mr.. Luther e.
ing rnable to serve as deputy shei1t
wh!tL office had been filled oy
ur Ledman also, Sheriff Haman
has appointed r. J. Sulliven OF NV
Plymouth who is now serving as S
deputy. Mr.. Luther who has ben
City Clerk for many years viii sll
continue to serve in that capacity.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
A GOOD SHOWING

School District No. 20 gave a box
social last week fer the benefit OF
the Red Cross. There was large
crowd in attendance, and much in
terest shown. Tha proceeds turn d
over to the Red Cross fund was s110.
so. Mrs. Myrtle Sanders is teacher
of this school and is deserving OF
much credit for the good work.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday morning subject, every
Man To His Work.
Evening subject, "Life's Real Mean
ing"
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Glasses for every one up to tne
age of 80.
Young peoples meeting at $3.50 pm
PRAYER Meeting Wednesday at f5o
You are cordially invited.
H. X. WALLIS. Pastor.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
RED CROSS CHAIN PARTIES.

Eights-Mrs. James Lewis, Mrs
Catron, Mrs: Cheney, Mrs. Mccar
roll, Mrs. NJ E. Wood. Mrs. Jack
Brandt.
Fours-Mrs. James Lewis t2). MIS-
Catron, Mrs. Clancy l3), Miss Plat
(3), Mrs Rotering t2), Mrs. NJ u
Wood, Mrs. Graham, Miss julia Dixor
Miss Alice Perry, Miss Gladys VII
cox. Mrs. Brandt.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
WEATHER REPORT.

For week ending March 5, p. M
Highest temperature 66. date 3.
Lowest t~mp. IS, date s.
Means 4O,5
precipitation total, o.
Greatest preci. 24-hrs., 0.
Clear days 3.
Partly cloudy 2.
Cloudy days 2.
prevailing direction of wind Sc
EFF. ALLEN. opserver'
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

Representatives in all sections OF
Idaho whole or part time. Excellent
opportunity to make money. Bxclu--
sive territory. Direct Home Office
contract. National Casualty Company,
Detroit, Mich.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR RENT: After April ist, six
room house, large garden, barn, chick
en- park, and good well.-B. A. Blair,
Telephone 1S1-w.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

Wanted: Man and team, to clear
and plow 40 acres of sage brush. In
quire at this office. 1t.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

80 #. 12-in. wood pipe never been
used. at wholesale, cost prices-F
B. Suplee. 7-h.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07
LIBRARY NOTES.

are waiting for more books for
thSoldiers; our box is not full.
e Library is in receipt of a
ca, donation from Mr.. Northrup;
h Scouts of the Eagle Patrol,
fro Jane Harland;
L cuardisu Aupel river unknown
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: Blue Stem Seed wheat
about 400 bushell.-- Levi johnson,
S52-1. St%.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

FOR SALE: First Clsss BeaI
Spray outfit Price reasonable. Se'
Geo. Lattig. u,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-03-07

i Guardian Angel, gtver anknowp
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Dode Pas
kert. recently traded 10 the Cubs by
the Phillies for Fred Williams. IS a
marvel among outhelders OF the
major leagues.
At the age of 30. Paskert still
ranks as one Of the speediest gar
dener.' in the big show. which IS
unuss' a for player Of his years.
The average outhelder begins 10
lose his legs" after he passes 80.
The nimbleness that enabled him to
cover acres" Of ground when he
first won his spurs begins to disap-
pear. and he shows plainly that he IS
slowing up.
Not so with Paskert lie has al
ways ranked as one OF the fleetest
Of outfelders. and though he is sew
eral steps slower than he used 20 be.
he can still cover ground with the
average fielder
Many baseball writer's gave Fred
Mitchell the laugh when he made
The deal for Paskert. allowing a
young player like Williams to get
away from the Cub fold But Mitch
ell contends that he profted by the
swap, and II Paskert has a good
year he viii probably be indicated.
Mitch needed a right-hand hitter
for the Cub Outfield. and there are
few feeders with Paskerts ability
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
AT THE ORPHEUM.

Little Miss Up-to-Date, a one
act musical comedy Of nine people
is the feature number of the cur
rent Orpheum bill. starting yester-
day. The act is in four scenes.
which includes a billboard. tOyland,
where the hlack-eyed Susans grow.
and a roof garden in arts Lively
music and some clever dancing is
introduced throughout the piece in
which Faye O'Neill, George Phelps
and Lottie Merritt are featured
Through change in routing
Fields and Wells. in Klassical KOm-
icks. a singing and talking act. ap-
pear on the bill in place OF Ed Nor
ton. The former act was booked
for the latter half Of the week. II
is a neat act and took four or
five encores. Finders Keepers" q
classy skit OF three characters por-
trayed by John Hamilton. Doris
Dagman ard Fay Baker goes over
in good shape. D'Ler is one of the
best accordion artists heard here
this season. The Two Blondys have
/ high class acrobatic act.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04

ed up at once to prevent the spread
Of German propaganda here as in
Russia.
In New York Paul Kulikoff was
sentenced by Magistrate Ten Eyck
to six months for kissing scenes of
the film which favored the allies
during its Strand theater premiers.
Capt Thompson, as official cor
respondent of Leslie's Weekly. was
invited to New Haven by the Win
chester Engineering club and he
spoke before a packed house to
which he also exhibited THE Ger
man Curse in Russia"
The reception accorded him and
the pictures was splendid and he
told more about his experiences in
filming Russia in revolt than he has
ever been induced TO do before.
Thompson was arrested II times
while swapping photographs on the
hattlefields Of Europe. He took 1876
600 feet Of motion picture and made
900 still photographs, and, though
a young man, is ranked in the fore
front Of war photographers of to-
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
AT THE CASTLE.

Today's picture at the Castle is
entitled The Marriage Speculation
and presents Mildred Manning. a
most charming actress in a delight
fully human role. Another varia =
ton of the ever popular theme of
the girl who sells herself as a bride
is used 1t has been handled in an
original manner and the result is
a story bubbling over with tense
situations and dramatic incidents.
Cyrus Townsend Brady is the noted
author of the story from which the
play is adapted. 1t tells of a girl
who enters into an unusual com
pact with a man in which she prom
ises 10 pay back his investment in
her by marrying Il wealthy man.
The Castle will be closed on Tues
day in compliance with the gov
eminent order.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
KERENSKY FOLLOWERS
IN u. S. TO ASSEMBLE

Ne WYORK, Feb. 4.-Consterna-
ton spread among the bolshevik
delegates To the self styled Russian
colonial congress in this city when
news was disseminated Sunday that
another Russian convention is 10 be
held Feb. 9 TO II by the followers
of Alexander p. Kerensby. the de-
posed Russian premier. The new
convention. il was said, will be ma
tional, having delegations from all
the important cities in the United
States. II could not be learned who
Is at the head of the movement in
opposition 10 the bOlSheviki. but Alex
ander StOklitzky, in calling tOday's
session of the congress to order. said
that vain efforts had been made 70
get this wing of the Russian col
ony in line with the conference"
Although the bolsheviki are in
control OF the present Assem- blage.
persistent minority has created so
much confusion that virtually moth
ing Of a constructive character has
been accomplished since the open
ing session Friday.
During the discussion Of the sup
posed plans OF the opposition there
were cries OF let them go theil
way They represent the capitals
! classi'' and boots Of derision. wheT
order finally was restored the chair
man read many kilograms OF con
I graduation from organizations il
/ the United States and Canada. Sew
eral speeches We're delivered today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
ERnM THE FOUL LINE.

The George Cutter team is lead
ing three leagues. the City, Big Four
and the United.
Bill Judy surprised himself and
league friends by joining the roll Of
honor this week. Keep il up.
The Swastikas won their first game
OF the season after II trials in the
Commercial league.
Pop Miller is sporting a new BAH.
showing 127, 81 and 1874. IT will
be used on fishing trips next -um-
mer as anchor.
The Bardeens rolled a fine series
I'm the United league last week,
showing 2SS1 and landed them in
"A three-cornered tie for second
place.
As a hard luck team the Orpheum
Attaboys take the grapes. They
showed 934 in the City league last
week and lost by four pins and a
fine chance to get out of the maiden
class.
No league has a closer race than
the Commercial where three clubs
are tied for first place while the next
three clubs are within two games
Of the leaders
Mr. Handicap is playing havoc in
the West Side league where four
hgures are the rule rather than the
exception
After three vain attempts the
Antlers' league got under way last
week and the reorganization has
given il the flavor OF a regular
league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
MAI. GEN. WOOD ABLE
TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

PARIS Feb. Mai Gen. Leon
ard Wood. United States army, who
was wounded recently while on a
visit TO the French front, was able
Sunday TO leave his bed in the hos
pital here. where he is being treat
ed. He received number Of Wis
itors.
Gen. Woods arm is in a sling
The wound is still open. but he eX-
poets 10 leave the hospital this
week
Lieut.. Col Charles F. Klbourne
chief Of Gen. Woods staff. who was
wounded in the face. Is 10 be
brought to Paris from a hospital
near the front. The attending sur
geons report that they expect to
save his right eye. which it was
feared al first would be lost.
Mai. Kenyon a. joyce the third
American officer wounded. Is still IN
a hospital near the front with a
painful wound in the arm.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
FISH MAKES NEW
HIGH CAME SCORE
Bardeen Bowler Gets Count of
275-LaSt Ball
Bad One.

A new high score record for the
current season was established by
Fish OF the Bardeens, in the United
league Friday. the tall Duthpaw
knocking 'em dead for a 2F5 count.
lie struck in the nrst game. spared
ia the second and went the route
with the exception Of the last ball,
which was trihe skinny that got
but five
Il was an exceptional week for
high scores as our roll OF honor con
tains the largest roster OF the sea-
son. The 2O3 class was the largest,
for which nine players qualified.
while six players made the grade
in ;he 212 class. There were three
games better than 24O and a half
dozen who reached go or better.
The complete roster Of players is
ouuonGad ha1ou--
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
HUNS ORGANIZE
SLAVERY ARMY
Escaped Belgian Tells of Fear.
full CrLeItieS Northern
France is Suffering.

OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. A Lon
don dispatch to the Ottawa agency
OF Reuters. ltd. says it has receiv-
from a trustworthy Belgian citizen.
who has just reached London from
the German military zone at Valen-
ciennes, an account of terrible con-
ditions existing in the occupied dis
tricts of France, from which virtual
~ no news ever reached England.
For obvious reasons it could not be
stated how this man escaped. He
still bore traces OF a heavy blow on
the jaw and showed Reuters repre-
sentative a handful Of natural teeth
which had been knocked out by the
butt end of a German guards rifle.
He said:
The Germans have organized a
slavery army in the occupied zone
of northern France. When 1 left
St. Armand, a few weeks ago condi-
tons were unbearable. All the men
between the ages OF II and so had
been taken away. Unmarried women
under 40 are obliged TO work in the
collect acorns and nettles.
All Under Armed Guards.
Everywhere you meet civilians
working under armed guards. Every
one wears a brassard showing the
town he comes from. Some wear
brassard around the leg showing
they tried TO escape! I saw an old
man with a large cross painted on
his back. 1 knew what that signi-
fed. If you refuse to work you are
fined; If you refuse to pay the fine
you are imprisoned; if you refuse a
second time you are sent TO Germany
from where one seldom gets back
alive.
Besides civilian prisoners, the
Germans have great numbers of war
prisoners behind the lines, working
under terrible conditions. The En-
glish are especially badly treated.
All want food, but the sufferings of
the Russians owing to lack of food
are awful. II was while l was en-
deavoring TO give a starving Russian
a little of my own small supply Of
food that the German knocked out
my teeth
The informant told how domestic
clocks and lamps are broken up for
copper, mattresses are ripped for
wool and sacks and clothes are seiz-
ed Farmers and peasants must de-
clare everything.
shoot Child Seeking Bread.
"I have seen people dragged to
prison" said the refugee. for hid
ing a pound of potatoes. Hiding an
egg involves a fine of five marks.
One woman was deported to Ger
many for keeping three pigeons.
Another was sentenced TO IA months
for hiding an Alsatian refugee. The
refugee was immediately killed by a
non-commissioned officer. who struck
another woman with such violence
that she became deaf. A little girl
was shot dead without warning be-
cause she crossed the Franco Belgian
frontier for bread"
The Belgian disclosed dates and
the names of persons in all cases.
Wherever you turn your eyes the
same tragedy is everywhere-starva-
ton. slavery and untold brutality"
he concluded.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
Mabel NORMAND'S
RETURN TO SCREEN

Followers Of pictures a year ago
remember Mabel NOrmand as a
good looking, expert diving and
clever movie player. She has been
absent since that time and comes
back 10 the Lasalle today better
appearing and more lively than
ever. A clever story has been pro-
vided for her Called "Dodging a
Million" it lives up 10 the attractive
title. A poor girls experiences with
a lot Of money are amusingly and
Interestingly related. Tom Moore,
also well known, assists the star in
the romantic scenes. The picture
makes good holiday entertainment.
The Lasalle is closed tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
THEATRES
The Rosary

Unquestionably one of the best
pieces of clever acting on South
Bends stock stage for many sea-
sons is that of Miss Tiny Leone. the
attractive ingenue leading woman
of the Williams Stock company, in
the double role constituting the piv-
otal characters in The Rosary at
the oliver theater. The initial pre-
sentation of the production was
given yesterday before two capacity
audiences. From the sparkling, vi
Vacious and carefree spirit essential
an the early character OF the young
matron of the Wilton home, TO the
pathos and tragic helplessness of the
twin sister, there is a range Of re-
quired effort that obviously none but
the most versatile could successfully
interpret The task is rendered even
the more difficult by the necessity
of several rapid changes from one
part to the other, and Miss Leone.
not only has mastered the spoken
pi...Se of her work, but ingepiOusly
alters her appearance.
Mr. GoOdhand enacts the role Of
Bruce Wilton with sincerity and en-
ergy. Mr.. Barnett has a we'll bal
anced conception Of the character
of Father Kelly" and portrays the
part in pleasing manner. Mr..
James suavely incorporates suffi-
cient villiany in his idea of Ken
ward Wright TO encourage the dis
ike OF his audience, while Mr.. Ed
Williams, Miss Marion and Miss
Corwin contribute toward brighten
ing the general scheme of things
through a series of light comedy sit
uatiOns.
One of the commendab bic features
os the current bill is the manner If
staging the production which is
given in four acts. The Rosary
will be given this afternoon and to-
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04

and experience who could do the
Cubs more good.
Paskert began playing profession
al baseball in 1903 with the Dayton
club of the Central league. After
three years at Dayton ne spent a
season al Atlanta and then came
TO the Cincinnati Reds in 1907. He
was a member of the Redville ag-
gregation for four years and has
worn a PhiTy Uniform for seven
seasons. That he is still good enough
20 attract the eye Of a manager
who is stretching every point to as
semble a championship club is a
tribute 20 his staying qualities.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
AGGIES BEAT N. D. 25-12

Notre Dame was defeated Is to
II by the Michigan Aggies in East
Lansing. Mich. Saturday night.
Harper's men proved the equal of
the Michiganders in floor work but
were distanced when it came to ring
ing up baskets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The German Curse in Russia" is
the feature AT the Auditorium the
alter today and Wednesday.
In New Haven Capt. Thompson.
the famous camera correspondent
who filmed the picture, stated in q
front page interview that ali alien
enemies and SUSPECTS must be look
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
INDOOR TEAMS TO MEET

The All-Star team of Mishawaka
will meet the Studebaker team
in an indoor baseball game Tues
day night in the Studebaker school.
The batteries will be:
All-Star-De Groote and Opelt
Stude baker-Swinehar and Raabe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
ANDERSON MAN KILLED.

Associated Press Service.
ANDERSON, Ind. Feb. wi
liam owen. 81 years old. driving
grocery delivery wagon. was killed
when his wagon was struck by a
Union Traction car in North Ander-
son SATURDAY..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
GLAD HE'S TRADED.

Al Mamaux, who figured in the
recent trade between the Pirates
and Dodgers. is glad 10 become a
member Of the Brooklyn club. He
was quoted recently as saying that
he felt sure Of having a good year,
and expressed the hope that Uncle
Robby" will send him against the
Pirates as often as possible.
Mamaux was the lowest ranking
pitcher in the National league last
season in the matter of effectiveness.
but he is only "a years old and has
many years ahead of him as a
pitcher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-04
FIVE PLAYERS TURN IN
TWIN CENTURY SCORES

Violent attacks on the pins on the
various circuits brought good results
i'm the double century averages. five
players making the grade this week.
in which Van Kirk led the way He
came near qualifying twice and only
lacked one pin i'm the other effort
The players making zoo averages
are as follows.