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The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
Paul Wickertsheimer.

Paul Wickertsheimer, gunner of
Battery h, l46th field artillery, writ
ing to his father, Chas. WickertS-
heimer of Rathdrum, under date Of
Nov. %, from Blercourt, France,
gives au account Of the work of his
battery from the time it first went
into action:
We arrived at the front on July s.,
within hearing distance Of the big
guns, and went toto position July y
on the Chateau Thierry front Did
but little firing until the 18th. Took
part 10 the most successful 6-inch
barrage ever put over IN the war on
the morning of July Is. The gun l
worked on fred 102 rounds, blowing
out the primer holder on the l02nd
round. The gun was sure hot, all
being rapid fire From then on we
CONTINUED ON LAST PAGE)
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
SPIRIT LAKE

Bonnie, the eldest daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. EhRene Shook, passed away
Tuesday morning with the Influenza.
William Lowry, Jr., has been dis
charged from the naval training
school at Seattle.
Mrs. f. f. Conklin is recovering
from Influenza.
p. S. Brown was injured at the
Panhandle lumber yards last week,
but not seriously.
J. p. Isaacs left last week for Boise
on l. o. o. f. lodge business.
There is said to be inches OF ice
on the lake at Blanchard.
Spirit Lake raised 1855 10 the
war savings stamps drive OF 1918.
Fire completely destroyed the Cozy
theatre at o'clock Sunday morning.
The loss is estimated at $4,000,
covered by insurance except as To the
fixtures.
Mrs. Agnes Sizemore died at the
home Of her parents Jan. 5. She was
stricken with influenza on Christmas
day and apparently recovered, but
pneumonia developed.
The citizens of Spirit Lake took VI
a collection of $500 for Mis-. Ham
acher and children, and $500 fol
Henry Odeuburg, who wer. recently
! bereaved 10y death from influenza.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
WANTS TAX LEVY
Highway Commission Makes
Request to SOlOnS.

Boise, Idaho.-A tax levy which
will provide $500, 900 annually for
road construction and maintenance,
a revolving fund of $40, 900 design
ed to make unnecessary delayed
warrant payments to laborers, the
construction of an interstate bridge
across the Snake river and the re-
moval of present restrictions re-
quiring that state highway work
be done by contract are among the
recommendations addressed to the
legislature by the state highway
commission in its recently publish
ed biennial report.
The commission suggests that
levy of one and one-half mills be
made in view of the fact that
Idaho's S., 900, 600 bonded indebt-
edness does not permit the raising
of further funds by that medium.
Adequate construction, reconstruc
ton, reconstruction and mainten-
ance demand at least the $500, 900
which such a levy would provide,
according to estimates made.
Affirming that trucks damage
improved roads unreasonably, the
commission suggests that truck
tax be assessed and also advises
that the law enacted in 1917 for
the licensing Of auto stages be
made more effective by amend
ment.
Other states and the federal
government have found it advisa
Bile to do state highway work BY
force account instead of by CONTRACT
the commission argues in its rec
: omendation that the present re
striction demanding contract worl
only be removed.
Final suggestions touch upor
the reduction of the bond demand
ed of contractors from 100 .pe
cent to 50 per cent of the tota
contract estimate and upon a suit
r able law compelling the use O
t pon-glare headlights.
The legislature was organized
Monday with Nj. A. Kiger C
Kootenai county elected speake
of the house, and E. w. Whit
comb of Lemhi county, presider
pro tenn of the senate.
@ The house adjourned out {
e respect to the memory of Thee
II dore Roosevelt after passing
n resolution of sympathy and respec
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
HARRISON

A basket ball game and dance were
held in the "Y" at Rose Lake Jan. 4.
The Harrison schools re-opened
Jan. after being closed two months
on account Of Influenza.
On account of high cost of fuel to
generate the power, electric lights in
Harrison are turned off between 1890
and 4:30 d. NJ. each day.
The influenza ban 10 Harrison has
been lifted from all pubic gatherings
excepting dances.
Ice up the St. Joe is delaying Il c
boats.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
CEUR D'ALENE

Ice is niue inches thick on Fernan
lake.
A. A. Foote, age 69, and Mrs. Jos.
Perry, age 20, died of pneumonia
Monday.
Clarence S. Sowder, age 20, son of
County Auditor elect G. o. Sowder,
died of pneumonia at Washington,
D. G. He was in the student army
training corps 10 George Washington
university, and contracted iDtluenza
there.
DR.. John Busby recovered his
stolen Haynes Car at Wilson Creek,
Wash, where it was abandoned by
the thieves.
The Kootenai county co1ncil Of
defense appointed II. II. Beier, Il. j.
StoneStreet and G. ID. Stevens to
work with Il. G. Wearue to secure
employment for the soldiers and
sailors.
Roland B Spain of the air service,
who died in New York, was buried
Jan. 4. The pallbearers were sailors
and the firing squad was composed o!
returned soldiers.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
FROM OVER THE COUNTY
POST FALLS

Miss Ella Miller and E. G. Brunner
were married at HauSer Lake.
A son was born Christmas morning
to Mr.. aud Mrs. Wm. OvercaSh OF
Mcclure.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Klein of Nc
Guires are the parents of daughter
born recently.
A boy was horn Dec. % to Mr.. and
Mrs. Basil Warren
Joe Cogan has been discharged from
the military service.
A lynx is believed to be stealing
Will Ness chickens.
Assessor S II. Smith states be
will not move to Occur d'Alene, but
will make trips back aud forth on
the train,
Mrs. Schinzel of Cedar Greek
received telegram Informing her of
the death Of her son, Leo, IN France,
lie had been wounded ia battle but
had recovered and died Oe spinal
meningitis after the armstice was
signed.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10

Wealthy men are suspected OF sell
ing $3.50, 900, 900 Of Liberty bonds at
a heavy discount on the New York
stock exchange during the closing
days OF 1918 In order to claim loss
and thereby evade the income tax.
District Attorney Brogan claims the
loss is fictitious because the parties
selling arranged to buy back at the
same price.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
DEATHOF ROOSEVELT
Career Was Full Of Great
Achievements.

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt died at
his home, Oyster Bay, N. Y, early
Monday morning, Jan. 6. The news
came as a surprise to the country, as
be had not been considered seriously
III, although he had been suffering
from rheumatism tor some time.
Embolism, or a blood clot on one
lung, caused by infammatory rheu
natism, is said to have been the
direct cause of his death.
Flags throughout the nation were
put at half mast as a marx Of respect
to the great American citizen, and
public men the world over paid
tribute TO his memory.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th presi-
dent OF the United States, led most
active career, and was described by
Grover Cleveland as the "best equip
ped politician of his time" Born in
New York city, Oct. 27, 1858, Roose-
velts early education was received by
private tutor at home and in travels
abroad He was graduated from
Harvard university 10 1880, and after
a trip to Europe, served in the New
York assembly. From S84 TO 1885
he spent bis time on his cattle ranch
es 10 the west. Returning to New
York he reentered politics. President
Harrison appointed him a member Of
the United States civil service COM
mission, in which he was continued
by Pres dent Cleveland. He resigned
in 1895 to become police commission
erof New York city. In 1897 Presi
dent Mckinley apponted him assist
ant secretary of the navy in which
position he has been credited with
instltutng many reforms making for
greater efficiency. He entered the
Spanish war 10 1898, aud became
colonel of the Rough Riders while
serving 10 Cuba. After serving ont
term as governor of New York he wa
elected vice president in 1900, ant
succeeded to the presidency upon th'
death of Mckinley. II )osevelt wa
the youngest president, being but 4:
when he entered that office Sept. A
1901. He was elected in 1904 10y tn
largest popular vote ever received b.
president, and crowded the succeed
ing four years with achevcm ents Stll
fresh in the public mind. On retire
ing from this Office March 4, 1909, b
made hunting trip to Africa. Re
turning from this trip he eVince
great dissatisfaction at the policy {
Taft, his successor, and organizln
the Progressive party caused split j
the republican party which reSulte
in the election of Wilson in 1912.
In 1914 Roosevelt headed an eX
ploring expedition 10 South Americ
aud discovered large river whic
the Brizilian government named #
him. His later years have been sper
chiefly in speaking lecturing an
writing. Especially since the EuroE
can war broke out, his activity ia tt
welfare Of America and Americanis
has been most marked. He voice
strong arguments for preparedne
since 1914 and was treless in war;
ing the country Of the Germs
menace to world liberty.
CRoosevelt leaves widow, four so
and two daughters. His sons 4
served 10 the war. One son, Quenti
was killed in an air battle in Fran
last summer, and Archie was severe
wounded in action. Theodore, j
is a major;and Kermit lieutenant
the British army 10 Messopotamia
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
COVERNOR'SMESSACE
Synopsis Of Davis Recon-
mendatiOn to Legislature.

Following is synopsis OF the
message of Governor d. w. Davis
to the Fifteenth Legislature, which
convened at Boise Monday.
Favors organization of the state
council of defense as permanent
body, officially recognized, to be
called into action and dismissed by
the governor as emergencies arise
and subside.
Advocates permanent memorial
for Idaho soldiers and insists on
employment for returning soldiers.
Urges that only English be
spoken at public assemblages and
taught exclusively in the grade
schools.
Asks ratification of the national
prohibition amendment and favors
national equal suffrage. ..
Advises wise and constructive
policy of employment and state
and community development in
highway work, building, reclama-
ton, etc.
Asks cooperation with the fed
eral government in education,
agriculture. roads and water
measurements.
Urges completion of the capitol
building and asks Boise proceed
in that event, with program TO
make its surroundings civic
center.
Points out that there is no
budget making machinery at
present and suggests that study
and preparation of budgets be
made the duty of some official re-
sponsible to the go Jernor.
Recommends reorganization of
the land board and the fish and
game department; better system
of accounting for departmental
fees; consolidation of departments
to avoid duplication of effort and
lack of coordination, and urges
that responsibility be strictly fixed.
Favors organization of state
constabulary; increase in member
ship of the supreme court.
J. Favors the short ballot.
d Urges that the powers of the
governor be increased to harmon
If ize with the responsibilities.
f. Favors adoption for Idaho o
J. national departmental plan anc
y application of modern bushes:
= methods.
Urges that the bureau of farm
markets be made of practical ben
10 eft to the farmers, especially as tC
~ marketing conditions.
Recommends rehabilitation O
the department of immigration ant
u labor; urges that present schedul
- of compensation for workmen b
70 increased in some cases.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS
Mark W. Egbers.

written to Attorney Miles Eghers by
his brother, Mark w. ERbers, private
in Co. f, 363d Infantry, 9lSt division,
just prior to starting 90 the march
into Germany to form part Of the
army OF occupation. (Since that time
the orders were changed and the 0lst
Was brought back to France, schedul-
ed for early return home.)
Meaulbeke, Belgium, Dec !. 1918.
Dear Brother: We marched from
our blle,s 10 the country (barns) TO
bllets in the edge Of this town. 1t
is cold here but we expect To move
soon.
l have been in Belgium now about
a month and half We have fought
on three different fronts. Have done
much hiking. The last front was
easy. No one in our company was
killed. The Germans merely left
rear guards We were scheduled TO
advance on them the morning hoStil-
tiles ceased. The news came just in
time. When word came many would
not believe, but the SileDcing Of the
big guns was convincing and the
losing boys were happy to pay their
little bets.
The worst and toughest siege Of all
was 10 France in the ArgOnne forest.
Machine gun fire was bad. The
artillery als0 claimed a large toll in
some places. Many'of the boys who
were wounded there are now return
ing to the company again. We are
sure glad to see them back looking sC
well, but some Of them who were
more severely wounded died in the
hospitals. Two Of my closest friends
the ones | associated with most, were
both killed in the field only few
yards away from me. 1t was the da!
of severe artillery fire. We were du!
in 10 the open field. They were il
the same hole together and wer
struck with the same fatal shell. Th
man in the hole next to me not NOR
. than seven feet away was wounded b
. Shrapnel but has returned to tn
) company. Many Of the boys coul
2 not endure the fatigue and cXhaus
$ tiou and were taken to the hospitals
| Some were Shelshocked. Mos
. of the less severe cases have returne
$ TO the company 10 the last week {
> two. Neither my corporal or sergean
G was shot the first morning over th
Y top, so | have all new officers. nov
Our captain was also wounded an
| sent TO the hospital. This happene
= 10 France. The su cceeding captain
e who was then a second lieutenan
= was wounded here 10 Belgium. Il
i probably will not return, as we ha,
If still another captain now. Our mai(
z was also wounded but was away fro
o US but short time.
d We weie long time coming ov
on the boat. We encountered su
marines but no one was lost TT
"a boat we came over on, the City
b Cairo" was sunk on her return tr
Jr We were about Is DAYS on the tri
1t Some one asked me at Halifax
id | got sea sick. To use the yank
} language, l 'fed the fish, along wit
le d good many others.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10

Gold production in the United
States in 1918 fell to 3,3l3,000 fine
ounces, worth $68, 493, 600, the lowest
in 20 years. and silver production
dropped to 67,S79,O 600 fne ounces,
worth $67, ,870, 600 at the standard
government price Of 81 an ounce, the
smallest record since 1913.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10

The DIST, or Wild West division
has been returned from the American
army OF occupation in Germany to
LIE Maus, France, preparatory To
being sent home the latter part OF
January. This division composed of
northwestern meu, was trained at
Camp Lewis and did much heavy
lighting in France and Belgium.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10

FIRST CALL TO FOOD ARMY.

This cooperation and service
} ask Of all in full confidence
that America will render more
for flag and freedom than king
. ridden people surrender at COM
pulsion.-Herbert Hoover, Au-
gust 10, 1917.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10
%+%~+#*#%%**%*%**+a|

A year ago voluntary food control
was a daring adventure in democracy; !;
during the year an established proof
uf democratic efficiency.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1919-01-10

Great Britain built 1245 ships dur
log 1918.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-18
ST / ! AIN / !
THOMAS HUGHES BADLY HURT
AZ NORTH END Re t.
4 !. CovERYsHoPED FOR. =

. Thomas Hughes Of this city is in a
serious condition at ST.. Gabriel s hospi-
tai as the result of being struck by a
train some time Friday night, at the
-"1'Y Pin the north end Of town. Hughes
does not know how the accident occur
red he says. i1s s+ :5. :s5 ~
Hughes was not found until 5 o'clock
Saturday morning and had perhaps been
lying there for several hours. v He
was unconscious when found. Sheriff
Felix and <DT. n. T.. Fortier were called
and they removed him to St. Gabriel 8
hospital, where the latter made an ,ex-
animation. He had sustained a cut on
the back of the head which was three
inches long and there were two other
larger cuts: Several ribs were broken
and one rib had punetured the right
lung. His entire body was badly bruis-
ed. The young man was unconscious
when found but partly regained con-
seriousness ON the operating table. He
was in a dazed state all day however.
p Unless: complications set in the young
man will recover, the attending doctor
states.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-18
A. BARD Den Kill ED.
FORMER LITTLE FALLS RESIDENT
MEETS DEATH FHpM RIFLE
:. SHOT. rss: .ts:s

Archie Barden of Redby came to his
death by rifle shot through the heart,
while alone in his room at "a hotel at
that place Thursday evening of last
week. Relatives believe, that death
came through accidental discharge OF
the gun. He was 3S years of age. 4: : ..
Mr.. Barden was the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jos. Barden Of this city and was
well known here. He was for a number
of years employed with the Pine Tree
Manufacturing company here, leaving
this City II years ago for Redby, where
he was employed in the railroad shops.
He is survived by his parents, three
brothers, William and Howard Of this
city and Frank of Redby and three sis
tiers, Mrs. A. c. Wight Of Cloquet, Mrs.
G. A. Duff Of Duluth and Mrs. J. H.
Raymond of st. Paul. '...,
William and Howard Barden went to
Redby and brought the remains down
here Sunday morning The funeral was
held Monday afternoon at O'Clock
from the home Of the parents, Rev. H. j.
Buckingham officiating. Interment was
made in Oakland cemetery.
Mr.. Barden was a member Of the z.
o. T. M. lodge Of this city.
Those here for the funeral from out
of town were Mr.. and Mrs. A. 6.
Wight and son, Lloyd, Of Cloquet, Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Duff of Duluth and Mrs:
j. H, RAYMOND of St. Paul.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-18
\ RED Re CIR S s.: NOTES / &

~ ~ q 81 ~ x<s4Ak$ 81 r. 8
W The county home nursing C committee
Of the Red Cross held a regular meet
ing of the chapter Office late Thursday
afternoon Of last week. Members pres
ent were Mesdames II. H. Tanner, s. e.
Belts, r. L., Cochrane, Miss Eliza Batz-
or and O.4P. jacobson Of this city, Mrs,
G. E. Chapman Of Randall and Mrs. A,
NJ. Watson of Royalton. ~ :.
a resume Of the work done by Miss
Janet Worden, county nurse, during
the seven weeks she has been on duty,
was given by Mrs. Tanner, together
with a personal written report on same
BY Miss Worden. The report showed a
large amount of work done and that the
nurse had during that time travelled ov-
er. 700 miles. s4a 49,.
Mrs. Watson reported that the nurse
had done fine work in Royalton and
that good classes had been organized.
Mrs. Chapman stated that no classes
had yet been organized at Randall but
that they would be soon. =
A. few bills were allowed.
The matter Of purchasing a car for
portation cost, was discussed. Mr.. JAG
OLSON stated that it would mean big
saving: A committee was appointed to
investigate as to the advisability of
purchasing car and if found advisable,
TO meet with the finance committee to
arrange for purchase. Mr.. jacobson, n
N. Bergheim and E. L. Kaliher Of
Swanville were appointed on this COM
mittee. :
It was voted to give Miss Worden,
nurse, week g vacation in August.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-07-18

Alexander the latter part last week
Tor an outing. 81 St:s
Richard E. Bushey returned Friday
to Howard Lake, after visit with rel
|atives here. Mrs. Busbey and d daughter ter
remained fora longer visit ss s.s 4.
Mrs. G. O. Klingbcil and son i Of Mat l[s!
tawan are here visiting Mrs. King
beil's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. rs q Jen s
sen. - " /. So ..s}ss- s. 49,.
Mrs. Cora Gordon of St. Paul arrived
here the latter part of last week for a
visit with friends. She is guest ct
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hal
seth. ~, = Is r.. 49, :. >. :
Walter Folsom was in Brainerd on
business Friday. ,. : !. I,
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Corbin returned
Monday from an outing at Crooked
lake, where they have q cottage.
Miss Elizabeth Stockemer, trimmer at
the St. Paul store millinery department,
left Friday for q visit at LaCrosse,
Wis. From there she goes to Chicago.
Mrs. j. M Bovy has gone to Manka-
to for visit with friends She will
visit at New Ulm and Hinckley and
will be gone two weeks. 80 !
! Mrs. t.. Heidemann Of Minneapolis is
in the city for a visit with her ,daugh-
ter. Mrs. Frank 'GrecZa. $751;. q i
Miss Eleanor Peterson returned to her
home in. Minneapolis Friday, after q
visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Leo
M. Thompson. y So. ).
Fred Kippley returned to his home in
Alvord, Ia, Saturday, after a. two
weeks visit with relatives. and friends
here, a guest at the Jos. Coenen home.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bellefeuile. of De-
troit arrived Saturday for visit with +
relatives and friends here and at Belle
Prairie.
j Miss Genevieve Kleber, who is study
[ ing nursing in a Minneapolis hospital,
is in the city for two weeks visit
with her parents,
Joseph Moeglein returned Monday
from a business trip to Sank Centre:
Misses Eliza and Susan Batter visited
friends at Alexandria over Sunday.
Miss Meta Berg of St.: Cloud was IN
the city for visit with friends this
week.
Mr:@and Mrs. J. A. Viktor and niece
Miss Margaret, Viktor, OF Cedar
Rapids, arrived Saturday for tie"