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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
DISMISS WOMEN IN BANKS
Eight Hundred Employed In London
Institutions as War Measure
Let Out.

London.-Eight hundred women
clerks employed by the Bank of Eng
land as a war measure have been noti-
fed that their services will no longer
be required. but that 200 of them may
make special application for as many
permanent positions in the clerical
staff
The salary will be s15 a week, with
a pension of half that amount after
% years service.
"Women will certainly be placed on
a permanent footing in the future"
was the opinion of one bank manager.
while another felt that they We're Eek
cellent and charming but they could
not work under pressure"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
afnal Notters.


HANCOCK SIS
At the court OF county commissioners begun
and holden at Ellsworth within and TOR the
county of Hancock on the second Tuesday
Of October, a. d. 1918, and by adjournmento on
the 3lst day of December. a. d. 1918.
Nd now the county commissioners in ac-
N cordance with section so, chapter 10, re-
vised statutes of Maine, having hrst made an
annual inspection IN the month OF septem Der,
a. d. 1915 OF All the county roads in the I'M
incorporated townships ard tracts OF land In
said county and having thereupon made an
estimate OF the amount needed To put them In
repair so as to be safe and convenient for
public travel, do hereby assess upon the fol-
lowing described unincorporated townships
and tracts of land In said county Of Hancock
exclusive of water and land reserved for public
and keeping said roads in repair Tor the year
a d. 1919; and also for permanent improve
ments State roads in accordance with
chapter rs of the revised statutes of Maine, as
follows, to witt
Upon township Number seven, south d.
vision, VIC assess the sum of S29.l9 for the re.
chapter 10 section 60 of the revised statutes
OF Msinei and being DESTROYS of state aid TO:
permanent i'm improvements of the State road in
said township, we hereby raise and appropri.
ate, in addition to said amount regularly
raised and appropriated for the care OF high.
ways and bridges in said township. the sum
of sIoo as provided in chapter rs Of the re-
all to the sum of si2s.Ie. Valuation asa, 2ss.
Rate of taxation, four mills on a dollar. And
we hereby assess upon each of the several
owners named in the following list, his
respective proportion therein set down OF
said sum or sl2a.ls as follows;-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
EAST LAMOINE.

Miss Elsie Ashmore and Mildred Trimm
are working in Bampden Heights.
Sergt. Arthur Ashmore, jr., recently ar
rived from overseas, visited his parents
here Sunday.
Miss Alice Higgins, who is employed in
Bangor, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sher-
man Douglass.
Wilmont Googins received a telegram
Wednesday that his son Leon had arrived
in New York from overseas.
March II. N.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
EAST FRANKLIN.
Mar. IL.

Miss Nora Bunker is home from Alex-
ander, W here she has been teaching
Mrs. Minnie Harrison is visiting in
Bangor, where her husband is working.
Mrs. Minnie Wentworth and daughter
Marion are home from Northeast Harbor
Mason Springer and wife have moved
out OF the woods, where they have been
camping near Molasses pond.
March II,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19

We hereby appoint Fred A. Gordon ~
Franklin as agent to superintend the A.
penditure of the sum of sI62 0s under Va,
direction upon the roads in the western ma.
of said township No. 10, commencing al
east line of township No. and extending :.
to a stake marked "a" standing on the no,,A
ern side of said road in said township No n.
the sum Of $4,000 Of said assessment toretht,,
with the amount received from the siata i
to be expended upon the State Road In al
township as directed by the State HiehW,S
Commission.
Upon township No. 10. eastern part. u.
assess the sum Of si05.l0 for the repair y
roads in said township as provided in chap,.,
10 section so OF the revised statutes of Naibs
and being DESTROYS of State aid for perm,.
nent improyeme uts, of the State road in ~
township, we hereby raise and appropriat
in addition to said amount reeuIe,,
raised and appropriated for the ca.
of highways aud bridges in said town
ship, the sum of 5000 as provided IN
chapter 25 of the revised statutes. sai5
assessments amount in all to SI55 10 Rate N
taxation fifteen mills on a dollar. ValBs.
81 AN
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
Wrist Watch Fad FADING.

Kansas City, Mo.-The wrist watch
fad is fading. The municipal pawn
shop reports that article being
'hocked" in large numbers daily. The
only variation was a captured Germa'
helmet.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19

We hereby appoint Ira Hagan, jr. of Ellis
worth Falls as agent to superintend the ex.
penditure of the sum of Sls7.4l under our
direction upon the roads in said township
No 8; the sum of 90 of said assessment
together with the amounts received from the
State is to be expended upon the State road
in said township as directed by the State
Highway Commission,
Upon township number nine, south
division, We assess the sum of SI24.7s for the
repair OF roads IN said township as provided
in chapter 10, section 60 OF the Revised
Statutes of Maine; and being DESTROYS of
State aid for permanent improvements of
the Stale Road in said township. we hereby
raise and appropriate, in addition to said
amount regularly raised and appropriated
for the care of highways and bridges in said
chapter 25 of the Revised Statutes. Said
assessments amount in all to STATS. Rate of
taxation fifteen mills OF a dollar. Valuation
Sll,652.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
Britain'S War Cost
Is S40,940, 900, 900

London.-The cost of the war
to Great Britain was approx
mately S40,940,0O0.O00 declared
Sir Il. II. Holden at the annual
meeting of the London City and
Midland bank, of which he is
managing director. OF this sum
S5,535,000,000 was loaned to the
allies. Germany's war cost, he
said, was S3S. 750,000,000, of
which only S2,250000,000 was
loaned to her allies. In addition
TO this there were the debts in
Cured By the several German
states.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19

We hereby appoint Fred \. Gordon of
Franklin as agent to superintend the Il.
penditure of the sum Of slO5lU under our dj.
Fecttou upon the roads In the eastern part 81
said township No. 10, commencing at a stake
marked "a" on the north side Of said road
and extending to the west line OF CherryGe.t.
the sum of $50 Of said assessment Together
with the amount received from the stare Is 10
expended upon the state road 10 said town
ship as directed by the state highway cem-
m ission.
Upon township No. %. middle division. We
assess the sum of s3oS,75 for the repair Of
roads in said township as provided 10 chapter
10, section 60 Of the revised statutes Of Maine.
SAID assessments amount in all to s5Js s.
Rate OF taxation eight mills on a dollar.
Valuation, sSs,5gi.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19

zI,S91 s3s,15l r3Us 5
We hereby appoint Ira B. Hagan, IT.. OF
Ellsworth Falls, as agent to superintend the
expenditure of the sum of $685. under our
direction upon the roads in said township
No %.
Upon township No 2s, Middle division, We
assess the sum of s22t.40 for the repair #
roads in said townships as provided in chap.
ter 10, section 90 of the revised statutes Of
Maine. Said assessments amount in all 20
s220.t0. Rate of taxation five mills on q do
lar. Valuation s4i,0so
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19
Name of
hHnAA

- osZo Sll,b52 Sl74 7s
We hereby appoint Fred A Gordon of
franklin as agent to supe rintepd the ex-
pendituTe of the sum OF sl247S under our
direction upon the roads in said township
No.s; the sum OF $50 90 of said assessment
together with the amounts received from the
state is 10 be expended upon the state road
IN said township as directed by the state
Highway Commission.
Upon township No 10, western part, we as
sess the sum OF sl62ts for the repair of roads
IN sald township as provided in chapter 1t
seetion on OF me revised statutes of Maine.
ana oelhg desirous of State aid for perma-
rent I'm proVelneLts of the State road In sale
towgsHlP' we hereby raise and appropriate
N sddltlon to said amount regularly raised
ah9 appropriated for The care of highways
ana bridges ln said township. the sum OF
Sloo.oO as provided in chapter Is Of the revised
statutes SAID assessments amount in all to
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-03-19

We hereby appoint Ira g. Hsgan. il, Of
Ellsworth Fails as agent to superinteud TOE
expenditure of the sum of 22G.4O under or
direction upon the roads in said towushlp
No. Is.
1t is hereby ordered that list Of townships
and of the foregoing assessments thereon BE
published In Ellsworth American, a paper
printed in the county where the lana. lie,
three weeks successfully. the last pu blicatoa
to be within three months from the dA;e q
assessment.
Ellsworth, Maine, December 81, 1918
MELVILLE l.. ALLEN, Co Comfi
WINFIELD 5. TRBwoRGY, for
HOWARD b. Moor, Hancock %
true copy.
Attest:--T. Z. MAHnNEY Clerk.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
BOYS and GIRLS
CLUBS ORGANIZED
Springfield is the First
Community to Get
in Line
OTHERS FOLLOW

To Springfield is the credit Of be-
ing the first community to get in line
for a summer Of active products
club work with a boys and girls
club. '''tet' b.
To O. B. Neumann the credit due
pioneer booster for this same activ-
ity. Mr., Neumann has offered to give
to the boy member of a club in
either of the two school districts Of
the Riverside community who makes
the highest marks, pig free, just
weaned, a male pure bred. The boy
is to have the pig for 200 days and
care for him. At the end of that
time if the pig is hog weighing 200
pounds or more, Mr. Neumann agrees
to take him back at the price Of SIS.
The boy pays nothing but attention
to raising the pig and for his 200
day, if he puts one pound OF weight
same pig per day, he will re-
ceive SIS in cash.
Club Started in County
The following boys and girls
clubs have been organized in the
communities named, by county club
leader l.. E. Tillotsen, during the
past several weeks:
Springfield: Sheep, rabbit, poultry
and canning clubs.
Aberdeen: Potato, pig, garden and
canning clubs.
Sterling: RABBIT and sheep clubs.
Pingree: Pig, poultry and canning
clubs.
Riverside: Rabbit, pig and can
ming clubs.
Firth: Sheep, potato and can
ming clubs.
Shelley: Garden, pig, canning and
rabbit clubs.
And few other clubs not men,
toned have been formed without
|, the personal attention OF Mr.. Tillot
sen, following written instructions
mailed out by him.
The aim of all this work is to
stimulate the interest an agricultural
district should have in pure bred
stock and in high grade garden pro-
ducts. When canning season comes
trained demonstration. will come
out under government supervision to
teach the art of preservation.
There is demand for rabbits, and
Blackfoot city started the rage in
this county with it's success of last
year and interesting exhibits, organ
lied by superintendent of schools,
w, D. Vincent,
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
ODD FELLOWS INSTITUTE
VICTORY ENCAMPMENT HERR

The twenty-one members of the
local Odd Fellows chapter who
formed an encampment of the state
partriarchal branch of their order
held ceremonies Tuesday afternoon
and evening in their hall, and initi-
ated twenty-nine new members at
the same time, out of thirty-three
who we're elected to membership. :.
A dozen out-of-town Odd Fellows,
mostly from Idaho Falls were here
for the occasion, including the degree
team from that city of which H. F.
Hunter is the chief. Mr.. Hunter, as
deputy grand patriarch, conducted
the. instituting ceremonies. All de-
grees were conferred. The local en-
campment will be known as the
Victory" encampment.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

Mrs. T. C. Wilson was the house
guest of Mrs. Byrd Trego Tuesday
and Wednesday, returning to her
home in Idaho Falls in the morning.
John Evans of Thomas was in We'd
nesday and had a little business to
transact at the court house.
Miss Katherine Ryan, Mrs. James
Ryan, Mrs. w. A .McVicar, Miss
Gertrude Gill ara Harold SAgewick
were members of a party by motor
to Idaho Falls for the carnival. They
said the affair was thronged and that
numbers Of Blackfoot folks were up.
]. F. Gordon of Salt Lake City,
brother Of Mrs. William Thompson,
and for years the head of govern
ment surveys at Edmonton, Canada,
visited here last week with the
-.lompson family. He is in real
estate business with Joseph Cutler;
did good business here, and motored
hume to Salt Lake Sunday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
DECORATION DAY 10 BE
ESPECIALLY OBSERVED HERE

Having secured one of the
country's finest orators, DR.. E. L
Southworth, president of the Emer-
son school of oratory, Boston, Mass,
those citizens who are planning a
Memorial Day befitting the times
feel is one reason why on that day
many folks from other parts of the
county will come to Blackfoot.
This Memorial Day will most
likely see real military parade, for
an effort is being made to round up
the returned men and get them all
slicked up to turn out. They will ap-
point marshal for the field order
of the day. a
Charles E. Harris is chairman of
the committee on arrangements, with
the power to appoint his own COM
mittee. .a
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
P E. 0. Sisterhood
Entertained at Eccles

Miss Katherine Mann, state in
spector for the P. e. o. sisterhood,
arrived in Blackfoot Thursday morn
ing and remained as a guest of the
P. E. O. ladies until the afternoon
train, when she departed for Poca-
tello to inspect the chapter of that
place.
The ladies of the local chapter en-
tertained alta very prettily appointed
three course luncheon for Miss Mann
at the Eccles hotel at noon, seventeen
guests being present. ,...
Bright colored spring flowers
added grace and cherriness to the
pretty dining room and dainty hand
painted place cards adorned with the
seasonable pussy willow, added
charm to the nicely arranged table.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
IllHlIIlIIlHlHllIHIIIlllllIl
Incoming :Yanks
lllIllIIlIIllIlIN

LeGrande Stewart, sergeant, COM
pany G, 361st infantry, who saw all
the fighting In France any man could
wish for, came home to Blackfoot
Wednesday,. .s',.
" John Wiese,, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Wiese Of Moreland came in
from TT. y. A. Russell Wednesday
evening and surprised his sister
Marie. He was in company A Of
the 361st infantry, saw fighting and
had some good outings in France.
Charles F. johnson of the 77th
division,A 308 infantry a veteran Of
the Argonne drive came in Sunday,
and went out again Thursday to visit
friends in Salt Lake City.
Roland Baldwin, more better
known as "Bish" who used to dis
pense short-order grub at the Club
Cafe, came home from the war this
week. He was in the engineers. His
next job will be at the Delays Cafe.
Everett Faulconer, son of Jack
Faulconer, marine of four years
experience, came home from Guam,
in the south Pacific ocean, where he
has been stationed for q long time.
He has not been at home for six
years, having enlisted at the end Of
q two period of schooling away from
home.
Goes to O. w. & M.
William p. French, waggoner in
the Sc engineers. returned from
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
ENTERTAIN KINGS
DAUGHTERS AT BON
49, TON AFTER BUSINESS

The Kings Daughters held a bust
ness meeting at the home of Miss
Vera Bentley on South Shilling
avenue Tuesday evening, and after
the meeting the members were Miss
Benzley's guests at Bon Ton party
where they enjoyed refreshments and
dancing.
The guests of the evening were
the Misses Eula Palmer, Doris Dunn,
Ora Rogers, Blanche Dunn, Edna
Caps and Lutora Gunderson.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
NUNLEY-HOFFMANN

Rev. Colver united James Nunely
and Miss Bertha Hoffman in mar
riage at the Denpler home in Taber
at noon, Saturday, April rs. The
bride has made her home at Taber
for number of years and Mr.. Nun
ley, until short time ago, was a
prosperous blacksmith of Blackfoot.
They will make their home on Mr..
Nunley's ranch, west of Blackfoot.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

SORREL HORSE FIVE YEARS OLD
weight 1000 lbs, star in forehead,
l white hind foot; blue-gray horse
years, weight 1900, small
Jumps on left hind foot; / gray
horse years old, weight 1900,
crooked front foot. Reward Of IS
per head. Notify Jacob Schott,
Taber, Idaho. 41a-2p.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
WANTED


SALESMAN TO HANDLE OUR LINE
of goods at Blackfoot and sur
rounding territory. Liberal COM
mission allowed and special in
ducements given to get business.
For further particulars, inquire
Grand Union Co., 200 N. Main St.
Pocatello. adv. 41a-6mf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

BARGAIN FOR QUICK SALE.
House, six rooms and bathroom,
garden and fruit trees, one half
block of land. Located on South
University in best location. Easy
terms. Apply 795 South Shilling,
phone "a. ..s 41a-2mfp.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

FROM MY PLACE ON APRIL 8
black mare two years old, bar on
left shoulder cropped name, a
little white on right hind foot.
One gray cayouse short name,
branded heart upside down on
right thigh. Reward for infor-
nation leading to recovery. O.
W. Fraker, Firth, Idaho. 42-4p.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
STRAYED OR STOLEN

THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE
acre ranch and general store in
connection. An ideal stock ranch.
Store is on ranch at Lemhi sta
ton. The place for townsite.
Al water right. Best proposition
in Lemhi county. Address all in
quiries to L. T. Ramsey, Lemhi,
Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

APRIL 8, TWO YEAR OLD COLT,
bar on left shoulder, cropped
name, cayouse heart upside down
on left thigh. Reward for return
or information leading to recovery.
o. w. Fraker, Firth. adv. 40a-4p
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

FROM MY PLACE FIRST WEEK IN
April, one brown mare, eight years
old, weight about 1900, star in
forehead. William Stroh, Black
foot. adv. 40a-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
CLASSIFIED


RATES: Advertisements under
this head will be charged for at the
rate Of 10 cents per line each issue.
sponsible for more than one inser-
tion for errors In classified adver-
tisements.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
sTRAYED
FOR RENT

TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY SHARES
of stock in the Peoples Irrigating
Canal Co., or any part thereof,
for lease during the year 1913.
Apply to Mr.. Wehrli Pack, Rose,
Idaho, Blackfoot. r. F. D. No. !
adv. 41a-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

ALFALFA HAY. CARLOAD AT
once. Write or wire, J. E. Dodson
Homedale, Idaho. 41a-7mfp
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

SHEEP, "a HEAD, SO HEAD ARE
ewes and yearlings, full feeced.
Price $11.00 per head if taken at
once; 81 head of March lambs
thrown in. Inquire Bingham
County News. 41-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

ONE CREAM COLORED HORSE,
branded s o on left shoulder; one
bay horse, bald face, short tail,
branded vertical arrow on hori-
zontal bar right shoulder. Rea-
sonable reward will be paid. Call
Hans Hansen, Blackfoot, phone
"a. adv. 41a-2
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
FOR observation-disclosures

VACANT CITY LOTS, GOOD LOCA-
ton, $500 down, $500 a month
thereafter. James Young, phone
$50. 42-3p.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

NATIONAL CASH REGISTER SAME
as new. Bargain. Apply 1876
South Shilling, phone 81. 41a-2p.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
LOST

GFAY MARE, WEIGHT 700, FOUR
years old, reached name, branded
on right shoulder. Notify John
Schaffer, route 4. adv. 41a-tf.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02

week. He went to work Wednesday
morning for the Consolidated Wagon
& Machine Co. In France Mr..
French spent most of the time of his
tour of duty there in Paris.
He is the son of Mrs. Sucker, who
is in charge Of a department Of the
asylum; Mr.. Sucker, his stepfather,
is chief farmer for the institution.
Passing Thru to Salmon
Mcmillan Hines, bugler in the
361st infantry, Co. B., returned to
his home in Salmon City last week,
after being discharged at Fl. Rus
sell.
Year in Evacuation Hospital
Raymond Stephens, son of w. w.
Stephens, has been heard from as ar
rived at Newport News, Va. Stephens
enlisted year ago last September
and went to France almost immedi-
ately, where he was assigned to the
first evacuation hospital for duty.
This hospital received men from the
trench first aid dressing stations and
was close up to the front lines.
Run Over by a Truck
Omey Dyer of the 319th engineers,
veteran Of the Argonne and the
siege of Audenarde, tramped on hot
pavements and plodded thru deep
mud, lodged ten million bullets, ma
chine-gun pellets and shrapnel bits;
and then on his way home he was at
Brest and a truck ran over him.
This caused him to be guest at the
Fl. Douglas military hospital for
three months. Dyer belonged to
combat engineers and said they
didn't do any engineering-they
simply did the same as the dough-
boys.
Dyer arrived in Blackfoot. bag and
baggage, Wednesday morning and
proceeded to his home a mile and a
half west of Blackfoot, where his
dad, c. e. Dyer, was on the lookout
for his returning son.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1919-05-02
One of Two Brothers

Cpl. John Kirk, of the 361 infantry
is another Dist division man home.
He lives at Challis hot springs. He
Is one of two brothers who went to
France and the only one who will
return, for Phillip Kirk fell in the
thick of the fighting last summer,
the thirty-first of July, while with
the fourth division.
Cpl. John was wounded by shrap-
mel in the thigh during the Meuse-
Argonne offensive, before the Dist
went to Belgium on the hurry up
call for aid. He walks without diff
ficulty, tho the wound was long
healing.