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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
cranka Cries Big Sale.

The sale of pure bred livestock
conducted at Cottonwood Satur-
day was a success from every
standpoint. There were Ill Shrop-
shire ewes from the herd Of Ross
Howard, Of Umatilla, Ore, and Is
head Of pure bred Poland-China
hogs from the herd of Howard
Mckinley, of Cottonwood, sold.
The first pig sold brought $3.50
and the first eve brought $50.
These were the Red Cross animals,
the owners having announced that
the proceeds would go to the local
branch.
The net proceeds of the sale
were $4,000, the ewes averaging
$35. Harry c. Cranke Of Nezperce
conducted the sale.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

That there are indications that
Mr.. Hoover's efforts will eventu-
ally bring flour on speaking terms
with the people.
That Col. House may not have
done much talking while in Eu-
rope, but from the results of his
visit he must have had a spokes-
man who could talk some.
That the name Of this charming
little city, town or village is spell
ed Nezperce, and it is Just as in
correct to spell it Nez Perez as it
is to mispell any other word.
That Madeline wishes to
know the admissible depth to
which to cut the V-shaped waist.
Really, sister, we know of no fix
ed limit unless it be the waistband.
That while the tangle continues
in the affairs Of the fuel admins
tration we have always the eonso-
lation of knowing that spring is
on the way and must come sooner
or later.
That New York papers tell Of
an Italian who ate twenty eggs at
one meal. That fellow is not only
an alien enemy, but should be Wig
orously prosecuted for boarding
food supplies.
That one thing fhie var has
done for us, it has convinced many
Democrats that Republicans were
human beings, and Republicans
have been forced to admit that
Democrats might even be Chris
tians.
That we are confidently assur-
ed that government officials are
hot on the trail Of the food bar
ons. They re running too darned
fast. They get over heated and
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

If an object is needed to show
in what light Germany regards
neutral nations, and to verify her
estimate of a treaty as a scrap
Of paper" the fate of Norway is
ample for the purpose. That ma
ton, although adhering scrupu-
lousy to a policy of neutrality,
has lost hundreds of ships by Ger
man submarines and mines, and
not less than 5000 lives with them.
No one of the allied countries ma
vies have suffered to the extent
that Norwegian shipping. has suf-
fered.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
To The public.

Having bought the W. II. Fish
err barber shop, | will run the same
right up to the tirst-class demands
of a discriminating public; viii
have a new force at the chairs,
and nothing will be overlooked to
give full satisfaction to all Gus
toners. You'll always be welcome
at this shop, and your pleasure is
ours. +. +. Thomas.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

have to stop and rest. when the
willy varments get a good lead
again. Better take it slow and
be sure and land them.
That a prominent editor of the
country is out with a long editor
ial purporting to be an analysis
of the female nature. That edi-
tor is either a fraud or the most
foolhardy man alive. We contend
that the female nature can't be
analysed. But If it can, and this
editor has succeeded, then he viii
be a haunted man the balance Of
his days for telling.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

The bowels are the sewerage
system Of the body. You can well
lima .he result when they are
stopped -, as is the case in con-
stipation. AS a purgative you
win find Chamberlain's Tablets
excellent. They are mild and
gentle in their action. They also
improve the digestion. At all
druggists.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
Son-in-law Nicholas Lonewortb

Son-in-law Nicholas Longworth
says of the proposition to tax con-
gressional salaries: "The force
that eompels us to commit this
atrocity is fear for our own politi-
cal skins. . Yes, and the political
skin that harbors a nature capable
of charaeterizing the proposed tax
as an ssatrocity" should be
promptly removed and hung on
the fence to dry.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

In the meantime the best young
men of this country are being
rushed across to fight our battles
in France. Some yet do not seem
able to grasp the significance of
this, and it may take a very per-
eeptible jar from the fathers and
brothers of these boys to awaken
the get-mine-while-g getting 's-gOOd
slackers. But the jar is coming
just as sure as the war continues
and also thereafter.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

Nezperce once had an opera
house, but time and much usage
have put it in the scrap heap.
There is at least a normal demand
by the 1900 people of this com
munity for a public amusement
hall, and surely this demand
would pay fair dividends on the
investment necessary to provide
the improvement.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
Christian Church Services.

The Sunday school viii meet at
the usual hour, w. r. Emerson,
superintendent. There will be
preaching at II a. m. Young peo-
pies meeting at 6 80 p. m.
On account of the illustrated
lecture at the Methodist church
there will be no preaching service
in the evening.
Every one is cordially invited
to worship with us. Come and
bring others.
EN-. Finn, Minister.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
LOCAL NEWS.

f+t~%%SA - = &@~>*%%<**S ~sf*+%t+*.ss
/ yZAaAsz~Axs&uos3ss.
Joe vorhies is up from Greer
this week.
1t win now cost you the penalty
to pay taxes.
| Two good bobsleds for sale,
Geo. II. Ellis.
Services at Mohler Sunday at
the usual hour.
| Geo. Lewis left yesterday morn
ling for Spokane.
Banker +. Wienss went to Lew
Iiston this morning.
Now is the time to enjoy a Vic
trola IN your home.
Chas. Booth was a passenger for
Spokane this morning.
The lucky number, 1855, has not
shown up yet at Stoufer' s.
Atty. G. Orr McMinimy was a
visitor from llo last night.
Mrs. Ivan Jorgens was an arriv-
al last night from Spokane.
James w. Crawford, of Ito, was
ia Nezperce visitor last night.
Rupert Atkinson, Of Ferdinand,
was a Nezperce visitor Friday.
III. w. Bentzen, of Winchester,
was in town the forepart of the
week.
Esco Sharp left Friday for a two
weeks visit with his mother in
Moscow.
+. F. Doty and II. McNee, Of
Kamiah, were Nezperce visitors
Monday.
Miss Grace Nelson went to Spo-
kane this morning for a visit with
relatives.
John THAN, of Melrose, attend
ed the farmers union meeting here
this week.
Louise Davis returned to Mob
Ter this morning after a few days
visit in Nezperce.
u. r. Warnaeut returned to
Vollmer this morning after a few
days visit in our city.
w. A. Freng returned last night
from a short trip TO Lewiston,
and Spokane.
Miss Rosalia Baldus returned
home last night from a week 3 Wis
it with relatives at Genesee.
Fred Eby was an arrival from
Lewiston last night where he has
been visiting for few days.
Miss Bertha Cole returned Sat
urday from Troy where she spent |
her holiday vacation with home
folks.
Mrs. Maggie g. Remer, of Lew
ston, a Christian Science healer,
was a Nezperce visitor Monday /
md Tuesday.
g. L. Richardson, of Melrose,
was in town the forepart Of the
week attending the farmers UNI
on convention.
The basket ball game tomorrow
light viii be hot one, but the
gym win be warmed up for the oc-
aston anyway.
o. w. Huefner, formerly of Nez-
Derce, but recently of Pullman,
orders his Herald sent to
Kellogg, Idaho.
The first real cold snap of the
eas0n arrived here last night.
ending the mercury to three de-
'rees below zero.
w. A. Lindquist, of Lewiston,
uditor for the Camas Prairie line,
ras a Nezperce visitor the fore
art of the week.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
Universlty Club Friday.

The University Club viii meet
Friday night, after the basket ball
game at the High School auditor
ium. Business and social features
will be in order, and it is import
ant that all members be present.
Alice Hartley, Secy.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
nfneklIoIflarn hGaefing.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Ramey Lumber Co, Ltd
win be held In the company = offices
in Nezperee, idaho, January IS, 1918.
w. j. Rmnley, Pres.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

TINS 0eIInuuent 5tWCF TAX Do
comes a lien against the property
the same as other taxes, and is
payable through the auditors Of
flee with penalty and interest adj
ded.
The January delinquent taxes
of 1916 were $4,646.69, and for
1917 were only @4,425.01.
W. r. Emerson, Tax Collector.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

The senator from Wisconsin
now finds himself in such hope
less minority in Washington that
as lonesome as LaFollette" has
become pnpular saving.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10
HERALDs

Items not intended to hit or miss
anyone in particular, but just to
remind you
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1918-01-10

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
CAMERON NOTES.

James Oils left Tuesday after nav
ing spent pleasant two weeks with
his brothers here.
Most OF the Cameron people ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Richardson and James Oils spent the
Fourth at Palmer Lake.
Mrs. Kunze and Mrs. 3. Guthals
went cherrying Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Oils and Kath-
eryn, James and Elmer Oils and
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Richardson
spent Saturday evening at VIM.
Clugy's.
Lucille Quinlan called on Alice
Clugy Sunday afternoon.
Walter and Ralph Clugy are plow-
ing a piece of land for Eugene Gate
wood.
Miss Mary Clugy visited with Mr.,
and Mrs. Howard Richardson Friday
and Saturay of last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
JR. o. U. A. M.
Elhert Council No. II.

The members of the Jr. Order u
nited American Mechanics at their
meeting Saturday evening July oth'
decided to purchase Service flas
for the town of Elbert. This nag
will be credit to our town and TO
Elbert Council No. IT.
Not having the exact number tha'
have answered the call from Elbert
md vicinity we are asking anyone
having friends or relatives that have
gone to serve their country to leave
their names at the post Office with
Albert Neuman. This would help ID
getting the correct number of stars
in our Service Flag.
If you are one hundred per cent
American and enjoy to associate with
such. then join the Jr. o. U. A. NJ
EIbert Council No. IT.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12

Counting Judges-C.G. Anderson.
f. T. Evans, w. c. Workman.
Precinct No. 2, Lower Running Creek
|. Il. Summers, c. A. Peterson. c.
Il. Miller.
Precinct No 3, Kiowa:
Receiving Judges-A. Edquist. Roy
Deu Pree, Henry Rasmussen.
Counting Judges-Tom Fahrion,
c. N. Gleason. Miss Rosa Blakely.
Precinct No. A., Ebert:
Counting Judgcs-F.J. McNamara.
T. Il. Royston, C. e. Clark.
Receiving gJudges-Emette Blakely,
Archie Richardson. w. W. Gibson.
Precinct No. s. Silver Bend:
Miss L. l.. Hudson, e. 8. Thistle
wood, Walter Edwards.
Precinct No. 6, Matheson:
Receiving Judges-O. M. White,
John Matheson, W. =. Holt.
Counting Judges-George T. Ev-
ans, Elmer Clark, Emily W. Bow
man.
Precinct No. Z. Gair:
Oiou Oison, rTeu bdcumhnu, JOnu
Sims.
Precinct No. s, Fondis:
Agnes O'Mara, Ralph B. Maui,
Lucy Bissell.
Precinct No. 0. Kutch:
Margaret NJ. Park, Forrest Moore,
j. B. Looper.
Precinct No. 10, Agate:
NJ. M. Noah. Fred A. Beuck, An
drew Wright.
Precinct No. IL, Simla:
Receiving Judges-M J. Pease, e.
70. Gray, ]. H. Strauel.
Counting Judges-L. e. Thomp-
son, w. H. Harper, Lewis Pease.
Precinct No. IL, Holt:
Marshall Stringer. G. B. Mattox,
Mrs. Otto Miller.
Precinct No. 13, Horseshoe:
Mrs. Blanche Bissit, Joseph Malin.
Alta Thomas.
Precinct No. IA, Pine View:
George Lewis, c. A. Bishop, Bert
Shirley.
Precinct No. 10. Smell:
j. F. Woodard. Sam Wilder. Rob-
ert Cameron
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12

are making the fine crops hold up
their heads and laugh for the corn
ing abundant harvest. The prospec.
is fine.
The genial "Bill' Mcclellan is
home on furlough forten days from
Camp Funston, Kansas. He looks
well and as all Uncle Sans defenders
of liberty shows that the army is
well cared for.
See the ad of The Elizabeth Ga
rage. announcing their new and very
efficient truck Just the thing for
those who have something heavy to
haul
The enterprising firm of Watts &
Workman invite you to call and see
the bargains they are going to put on
next week.
DR.. Elder of Denver will preach
1t the Presbyterian church on Sun
lay evening. This announcement
1espeaks a good audience to hear him
His sermons are always full of food
Tor thought and very instructive.
DR.. Bell preached very fine SER
mon Sunday morning to a large and
appreciative audience at the Presby-
terian church. The people are all
ways glad to hear this sanity divine.
Don't forget the work of "The Red
Cross" especially the knitting de
nartment The hovs will need socks
and sweaters on the way to Berlin.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Helgeth and
family took Mrs. Kelly. who has
been visiting them, to the Springs on
the 4th. While there they called on
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Foreman
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
ELIZABETH ITEMS.

Arrangements have been madet to
put some more stars on the service
flag at the church, which will con-
tinue to grow as the honor roll" in
creases.
The Elizabeth Mercantile Company,
"the store of Good Goods" have an
ad in this issue to which we would
call the attention of those coming to
the Chautauqua next week.
A Methodist minister, Rer. Mayo,
field secretary of the Denver Univer-
sity, will preach at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
His subject will be, christian Edu-
cation.
The immense quantity of milk ana
cream shipped from this point daily
proclaims this to be a most prosper
GUS part of Colorado. The land OF
milk and some honey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Konkel dined with
the Sagers on Tuesday. But We guess
that Clarence did not do much pick
ing berries in the afternoon.
The many showers in our section
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
PERSIMMONS.

The glorious Fourth is over at last,
the majority of the neighborhood go
ing to Palmer Lake and having a
glorious time for sure. and in the eve
ming congregating at Mr.. Squires
for ice cream and cake, so of course
we We're also full.
Reba and Leila Epler are again
visiting at Bernice Gresham's.
Mr.. Danks and family are out from
Denver working on the threshin6
outfit. Mr.. Brazelton is also helping.
Mrs. Joe Brazelton and children
were storm stayed at Clark's Tues
day.
Mrs. Rhudy gave a fine dinner to
all her children last Sunday. to
which they all did ample justice, and
went home happy and contented.
The neighbors will be pleased to
know Mrs Russell has returned tn
visit with her daughter for while.
Mr.. and Mrs. Squires entertained
at a farewell dinner to the Murray
and Clark families last Sunday, Mr..
Squires going to Cripple Creek on
Monday to resume work for a month
on the Short Line.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
TO THE EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE

We have plenty of resources, plen-
ty of room in the building and some
of the finest children in our district
that you can find in any place on the
earth, why are they going to be de-
prived of the 9th. and 10th. grades
this coming term of school? All OF
our neighboring towns see that
their pupils get at least the 9th.
and 10th. grades. why have we slack
ers in this line? There has been
accredited work done in all grades
including the above grades in our
school the past term, why not contin-
ue? Why go back ten years? All
nature demands advancement.
An Interested Parent
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
COUNTY SEAT NEWS.

Mrs. Tom McCausland and daugh-
ter Mona are visiting with relatives
at Lake George.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Burnside and
nephew, Dan Burnside of Beattie,
Kansas, motored to Denver Monday
where the latter took the train for
his home.
Richard Maui and family motored
TO the capitol last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kleeman have
new baby girl at their home.
Tom Padfield came back from
Denver Saturday evening where he
had gone to bid his son Walter good
bye when he entrained Friday for
San Diego, California, to join the o..
S. Navy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mott and Helen
motored to Brighton last Saturday
TO spend the weekend with Eds
brother and family.
The Kiowa ball team journeyed to
the John Woodard ranch on Bijou
last Sunday for a game with the
Bijou boys. They found the game
all right-came home with six scores
their pockets while their oppon-
ents garnered 81. Yepl they had
an off day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson of Lincoln
Nebraska. were callers at the b. H.
Gleason ranch last Saturday. Mr..
Thompson is assistant secretary Of
the American Shorthorn Association
and is visiting the different Short
horn herds in the state. He compli-
mented Bernie highly on his Short
horn stock
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Foster of near
Elizabeth were here Tuesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wright of Denver
arrived Sunday for a few days visit
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J. e. Dietemann.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12

resolutions be placed on file in the
Ebert Grange as memorial to the
memory of our departed brother, and
a copy sent to the local newspaper for
publication.
By order of Ebert Grange 24s.
June Is. 1918.
COMMITTEES;
Mrs. Ethel Adams.
Mrs. Maude BraZelton.
Mr.. ]. o. Mcclure.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
Correspondence
BY Our Regular Correspondents
ROCK BUTTE.

Mrs. B. F. Rice and daughter Car
few days recently.
Mrs. Burress left Friday for Mon
tana, her daughter. Mrs. Clyde Hud
son. accompanying her as far ar Colo
RADIO Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Evans and fam
fly and Ruth Talbot spent SUNDAY
at the NJ. L. Wight home.
VIM. johnson and Paul and Ralph
Jones each purchased a new Home
Comfort range last week.
George Mcclellan came home Sun
day on short furlough from Camp
Funston, Kansas. George looks fine.
Miss Glenn and Miss Lodi White
OF Denver are making a two weeks
visit at the Bentley home.
Clyde Shepherd, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Kimball Shepherd. has enlisted
and has gone to war.
Grant Bentley is helping Mr.. He.-
scher put up hay.
Miss Margaret Custa of Aurora
visited at the Lewis Rinnert home for
a couple of weeks.
Raymond Brewer has a Ford car.
Mr.. Kathern visited his daughter
last week and spent the 4th at Cas-
tie Rock.
Mr.. o. B. Brewer had his house
nof M ad ~,
ing up one day while working near
discovered that half of it had fallen
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wheatley are
visiting at the Tom Stephens home.
Mrs. Close spent the 4th with the
Reed family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hames and
Mrs. Kennedy spent the 4th with Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Lafferty
Mr.. Abbey, east of Kiowa, is erect
: ing fine new residence, Mr.. Am
brose doing the work.
Geo. Mayberry, Henry Bentley and
Lewis Rinnert helped M. L. Wight
stack his hay
A new family have move onto the
White & Russell ranch.
Mr.. an Mrs. Geo. Mayberry, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis Rinnert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Rinnert and Mrs. Tom
Cantril and son and daughter pic
nicked at the Geo. Mayberry ranch
the 4th.
Mrs. Wilson of Pueblo visited her
sister, Mrs. John Rogers, last week
and Ruth and Mildred accompanied
her home where they will visit until
their parents go to California.
The public sale held by John Rog-
ers was largely attended and every
thing brought high prices. Mr. and
Mrs. Rogers and daughters will leave
shortly for San Pedro, California,
where they expect to make their flu
ture home. Mr. Rogers is making
the change for the benefit of his
health, which has been poorly of late
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
C. E. PARTY.

1t will be a pleasure,
Beyond all measure,
To welcome you heartily,
To our measuring party;
But before you start,
The essential part
Is to count up right
Your feet in height.
All we dare ask,
For this generous task,
Is Just FIVE cents a foot;
And each extra inch If any.
VIII be taxed at the rate
or a single penny.
Social to be held at the home Of
James Cole, seven miles south of Ell
bert, for the Christian Endeavor. On
the evening of July Gath, at S:3G
o'clock. Refreshments will be served
free.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
SIDNEY sIFTINGs.

Carl Mathews spent the Fourth
with home folks and attended the
Fairview picnic.
A girl friend from Denver is Wis
iting Mrs. ]. Webber this week.
Mrs J. Paige and daughter Astell
have been visiting at the j. C. Gibson
home, returning home to Denver Sun
day accompanied by Miss Luella Gill
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.

Since our Heavenly Father, in his
infinite wisdom, has permitted our
worthy brother, Warren Mcdowell
to be removed from our midst:
Be it resolved that we, the mem
bers of Elbert Grange 24S, extend
our sincere sympathy to the bereaved
wife, our worthy sister.
Further, be it resolved that these
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12

son.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Plumb spent
the week end visiting the Carriers at
Calhan.
]. S. Evans had fine white horse
killed by the lightning Sunday aft
ernoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Barrot spent
the Fourth with relatives in colora-
do Springs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
JEwELER COMING.

Grinspan. jeweler. will arrive In
Ebert Thursday. July 18th. for three
days. Big reduction on repairs; also
on high grade watches All work
and goods absolutely guaranteed.
A. Grinspan, 1643 Larimer st.
Denver, Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
ELECTION JUDGES.

The following Is list of the cleo
tion judges appointed by the county
at their regular July
Precinct No. 1, Elizabeth:
Receiving judges-B. H. Schroeder,
George Mayberry, George M. For
syth.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
DENTISTRY NOTICE.

DR.. Henderson, dentist of Denver
will be in Elbert Friday. July 18th.
at the Beulah Hotel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
OVER THE TOP

nothing that will cheer him up like
few snap shots of yourself and things
around home, so Just make up your
mind that you are going to get, one oil
those new Kodaks at the City Drug
Store, and send him some pictures,
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12
BUY YOUR OILS NOW

We are too busy to write Add this week.
So will list just few prices
We make specially of MONOGRAM and
OPALINE OILS.
Monogram in gallon lots ----------.- $500
Opaline in gallon lots -- $4.00
We claim just much for Opalne Oil as we
do for Monogram, it will stand the same test as
any other high grade oil the market. The
only difference is that you are not PAYING
for a NAME.
Harvester Oil in gallon lots the best on
market, SO cents per gallon.
We have cheap grade of Motor Oil at Is
cents per quart or so cents per gallon.
Our contract expires in September and we will
be forced to raise prices oil.
Order yours and save the advance.
We Solicit your Patronage on Good Service - I
Right Prices and a Square Deal
THE EBERT GARAGE CO.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-07-12

Have you a son, brother or sweetheart
Somewhere in France" or in some
training camp in the U. s. A.? Do you
ever think maybe he gets Lonesome or
homesick? Well he does, and there is