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Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
urqee Quick Action On Land Bill.

Washington. - Louis +. Post, as
sistant secretary OF labor, and Will
liam Kent, member Of the Tariff Com
mission, urged the House Committee
on Labor to act promptly on n bill
by Representative Kelly OF Pennsyl-
vania, appropriating $500, 900, ,0Oo for
the reclamation and occupation by
returned soldiers OF 215,000,00O acres
of land now idle.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
censorshlp Raised BY British.

London, - The British foreign Of
fee announced that the government
does not intend 10 exercise any cen
sofship over arees messages during
the peace conference, II states that
II has also received similar 0ssur'
nnee from the French government,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Rumnr Of New Ambaana dor.

Washington. .- Vance G. McCor
mick has resigned as chairman OF the
Democratic National Committee and
Il is said that he 10 under considero'
ton for appointment as American
ambassador 70 France TO succeed VII
liam Graves Sharp.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
M Ao,Ion On Cotton Futures.

Washington. - Son1or Smith or
south Carolina announced that be-
cause Of the great amount OF business
pending at this session making II I'm
possible TO hold hearings, he would
not preae at this time for nnOl pods'
age his amendment 10 the cotton fu'
tures act limiting delivery on con-
tracts 10 Ave middllng grades,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Wants ahl,a Mad. nsvs,sr

Treves.=tt IN the conviction 0f
Marshal Foeh that the Rhine must
be made the barrier between Ger.
many and France, lie expressed this
clearly when he received American
newspaper correspondents,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
pIsml,, cbarsoc Against socialist,

Now York-The Indictment against
the Socialist magazine, The Moseoe,
and iye OF its editors and contribu'
tors, charged with violation OF the es'
pionage act was dismissed In tho
federal court at the fedueHt OF At
toiney General Gregory,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
e.itslssr Ia erewIno Beard,

Amerongen, - William Hohentol-
lo,n, the former German emperor, Ia
growing board TO protect his ear
which was recently operated on The
former empefor's facial appearance
is undergoing a radical ebanra
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Rattleships For Training Purpose,

Rattleships For Training Purposes.
Philadelphia.-lHaving done their
share in making naval history, the
old battleships Iowa, Indiana and
Massachusetts are at Norfolk to be-
come training ships. These old bull
dogs, the pride Of the navy a score
or more years ago, will be used to
train engineers AMI fremen and also
TO take training crews to southern
waters.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
e.aan,as Ree.evslt Memorial.

chieago,=Aeting on suggestion
made by Chairman VIII II, Hays, tho
Republican National Comomittee, at
IN Meeting here, decided to appeal 10
tho Republicans OF the country to
erect a permanent. memorial 10 The
sders Roosevelt
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
mors mstsrIs, Fran GERMANY.

Berlin, - Under the terms OF tho
prolongoton OF The armibtIce Ger.
many must deliver by Fobbruary N
some $1,000 agricultural machines Of
yafions kinds,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
w. z. Brook. Nav Superintendent

50, Louis The appointment OF
w, 4, Brooks ~ general suporlntond'
ent of the Southern Districts OF the
Missouri Pacific Railroad, to succeed
the late John W. Dean was announc'
cd w A, Robertson federal manager
of the Missouri Pacific Railroad
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Two Hurt In AIrplane Wreck.

Lawton, o,la,-Gapt, NJ, o, Holmes
and Flying Cadet 4, NJ Milna were
seriously injured when tho olrplono
In which they were riding fell neur
Post Field, Beth we're taken from
the wfeekage uheehselouf
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Many erItIsh erlnonsrn Frood.

London british prisoners numb
cllng ltS,a9l have been released Ivy
the Germans, or these S,047 are oiih
GERS, i4b,776 are of other ranks, and
a,e0s are eiyilians,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
e,n, harry suoeesdo Gen. Bell.

Washington. - Mai, Gen, Thomas
II. Barry, commander Of the Central
Department Of tho army, with head
quarters at Chicago. was ordered to
proceed Immediately TO Now York to
arsume command Of tho Eastern De-
partment, succeeding Maj, Con. J.
FRANKLIN Bell, who died several days
agO,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

At a joint session the members OF
the two houses heard the annual mes
sage Of Governor Charles II. Brough,
The governor urged the sale Of the
state convict farm at Cummins and
recommended that In the future con.
victs be used on the roads. He roc
commended the establishment Of an
executive budget system and tho es-
tablishment Of a central purchasing
agency TO buy all supplies for state
institutions and departments and the
creation OF an advisory pardon hoard.
He indorued woman suffrage and urs.
ed the enactment 6 w0rkmen's
compensation act and other laws for
the protection Of workers,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Mr.. Vaughan OF Prairie offered a
proposed amendment to permit the
increase Of the Supreme Court TO sew.
en- members, and to Ak the salaries
OF state officers as follows: Governor,
$4,000; attorney general $4,000; sec.
retary Of state, S3,6C0; treasurer, 49,.
600; auditor Of state, $4,000; justice
OF the supreme court, $4,000; circuit
judges and chanoellors, not less than
$4,000 nor more than $4,000.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Harry L, Ponder, president OF the
Senate, In announcing the appoint.
ment OF standing committee on Rev.
enue and Taxation, OF which Senator
George Vaughan is chairman taiu Il
was now committee not provided
for by tho Senate, and would ask that
the rules Of the Senate be amended
so rs 10 make provision for this con.
mitteo.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
800 Drown When Steamer Al,s Nina

800 Drown When Steamer Hlte Nina.
Rome,-The French steamer Chap.
roi has struck a fio0tns mine In the
Straits or Nessina, rinking IN q few
minutes. Five hundred passengers,
mostly Greeks, SerbiaDe and Rus.
SLAMS have been drowned,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Senator Emory introduced bill
providing for 0n appropriation OF sSb.
900 for state geological survey, and
providing for the appointment Of h
state geologist, The bill went TO the
budget committee,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

A bill by Mr. Williams Of Washing.
ton Ia most elaborate measure, II
would require the listing and assoas.
Ing OF all dogs, ny rates OF damages
for the killing Of ttook, and provide
the methods and means Of colleo
ton,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
Suffrage Amendment introduced.

Suffrage Amendment lntroduced.
There was a considerable rivalry
among the members for the honor Of
introducing the amendment for equal
suffrage. John A. Riggs Of Garland.
knowNas the father Of primary suf-
frage III the legislature Of 1917, was
recognized and introduced the resoll-
t1on proposing an amendment to sec
tion 1, article 3, Of the constitution,
to read as follows:
Section 1. Every citizen Of The
United States, or person who mas de-
clared his intention of becoming q
citizen Of the same, OF the age of Il
years, who has resided in the state
12 months, in the county six months,
anG in the precinct, town or ward one
month next preceding any election at
which he may propose to vote, except
such persons as may for the commits
sion Of some felony be deprived of
the right to vote by law passed by
the General Assembly, and who shall
exhibit a poll tax receipt or other evi-
dence that he has paid his poll tax at
the time Of collecting taxes next pre-
ceding such election, shall be allowed
to vote at any election in the state Of
Arkansas. Provided, that persons
who make satisfactory proof that
they have attained the age of 81 years
since the time Of assessing taxes next
preceding said election and possess
the other necessary qualifications,
shall be permitted to vote; provided
further, that the said tax receipt shall
be SO marked by dated stamp or writ
ten endorsement by the judges OF
election to whom it may be t1rst pre-
sented as to prevent the holder there
Of from voting more than once at any
election. 1t is declared te he the pur-
pose of this amendment to confer the
right of suffrage equally upon men
and women, without regard to sex"
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Senator Groothouse presented 10
the Senate for the use Of the presi-
dent gevel made by pupils Of the
Arkansas DeafMute Institute Of wood
from timber grown upon the institute
grounds.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

y The Senate will be asked that the
purnal OF lhis session be typewritten
AZ the lIouee journal waa NJ tho legt
eessloh, The House journal of two
years ago ie model of neatness and
accuracy,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

A bill providing for a workmen's
compensation act to be administered
by boar dof three, composed Of che
state labor commissioner as chairman
and two members, to be named by
the governor, will be introduced in
the Senate by Senator Creed Caldwell
Of Pine Blufr and Representative Carl
w. Held Of Fort Smith. This meas
ure 10 known as the model compen.
sation act" and has been endorse1
by industrial authorities, economists
and manufacturers. Among those
who are members Of the league favor
ing this charatcer Of compensatory
regulations are President Woodrow
Wilson, John P. Mitchell, former
president Of the United Mine Work.
ers Of America, Frank p. Walsh and
others.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24
cAlsF EXECUTIVE AND OTHER
TAKE OATH OF OF
FIVE BEFORE ASSEMBLY.
WOULD WORK STATE ROADS
Would Abandon Negro Farm and Use
convicts On Hghways-ln Accord
With Legislature On National
n Prohibition Measure Passed.
Little Rock

~ Little Rock,
The Inauguration Of the governor
and other state officials was a very
K simple ceremony. The Senate and
\ the House met in Joint session with
the president Of the Senate presiding.
After being seated the state officials
and the chief justice were notified
that the legislature was ready for the
installation and to hear the govern
or's Recommendation
After the Inauguration Governor
Brough read his message to the legis-
lature asking them for legislation
covering several different subjects.
The governor advocated the aband-
Oninent Of the Cummings convict
farm and the working the negro con-
victs on the roads Of the state. Gov
0rn0r Brough stated that in spite Of
froe labor and rich farming land the
state farms were showing a dehcien-
cy each year. He said that as an eX-
VOk thlCuh Vic hNd "olh lhVu ~
c0nvicts ON q model road near Eu-
reka Springs and that the state was
paid $500 per day for the labor Of
each convict After the road was
c0rnpleted, the governor said, that all
expenses were paid and that the up
keep Of the prisoners had cost the
sf&te nothing. ....
Governor Brough congratulated the
leglslature upon the adoption of the
federal prohibition amendment and
said that he was in accord with the
MEASURE.
4, Among measures recommended
were, the insuring Of tho capitol
building, payment Of all debts, an au-
diting system for every county IN
the state and to make auditing COM
pillBory, combining the Blind School
and the Deaf Mute under one admin.
istration, investigation OF insurance
rates, suffrage for women, increasing
the supreme court justices, and other
Important Legislation
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

T, G, Anderson OF Little River soun.
", member Of the House, has been
teaching school without interruption
for more than a half century. He
is the ftaher OF Mrs, Hal Norwood,
wife OF the former attorney general
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

'tFor chaplain Of the House there
were three names presented, the Rev.
q w Drake and the Rev, A. c. Grn.
nam OF Little Rpek, and the ltev. j.
" Jones Of Wesley, Madison county.
The first ballot resulted In the eloc-
tlon OF Jones by the following vote;
yones 81, Drake "a, Graham Is, Mr.,
uQnes is u blind Baptist preacher,
moso income 10 said TO be about
vd0O a year, and who Ia the sole Sup.
vort of II widowed mother II years
"a,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

sThe bill introduced by Senator
drenthouse for the support and main.
tenance OF the University Of Arkan-
eas carries with II appropriations as.
gsesating 1851, ,SO6,SG, as follows: Sal.
NS3es, $250,o00; maintenance, equip.
ment and operating, $4,000; for stu.
dent labor, $4,000; for repairs and
improvements on buildings and
Nounds, $4,000; for purchase OF land
fUr farm and College Of Agriculture
md Agricultural Experiment Station,
yb0,000; interest on endowment bonds
FOR 1919 and 1920, s13,se666; inter
ct on ], S. Alplln notes for two
yenrs, $l,44O.
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Tho rail Of the Senate, 40 certified
N by Tom j. Terral, secretary OF
Neto, was read. and Senators Emory
Hcster and oodwin were appointed q
ommittee 70 walt upon Chief Justice
4dgAr u, McCulloeh, Of the Supreme
eourt and announced that the Senate
vas resdy for the newly elected mem
oers 10 bo sworn into ofI,co. Justice
NcCu1loch shortly sfteiwud admin.
Inferred tho cath,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

d The bill by Mr. Smith of Hot
sprlns amending the law with refer
enee to duarentines una other health
regulations would continue eompul.
sory vaccination In cities and towns.
put make II optional with rural school
boards,
Sharp County record., 1919-01-24

Senator Bones resolution ratif, ing
We federal amendment for nation.
vide prohibition, and The House reso-
!ution by Representative Doyle on the
samc subject passed without debate.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08

King Hill. The Robertson's were nj.
oneers of the Emmett country anc
still own farm land south of town.
Mrs. T. B. Hargus underwent an op-
Grafton for appendicitis this morning
in her home, DIR. Stewart of Boise
with local physicians, attending. Lat
est reports are that her condition is
satisfactory.
Mrs. G. B. Mains departed Monday
for Denver in response to a telegram
announcing the serious illness of her
sister, Miss Margaret keenan,. with
pneumonia. Miss keenan, has spent
some time in Emmett and her friends
feel gravely concerned for her condi-
ton.
Charlie Linden is now located ar
Menard, Mont
R. E. Shaw, of the Citizens Iurber
Co., went to Mccall Saturday to over
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
EMMETT NEWS

w. T .McCreary was in town from
Ola Sunday.
DR.. Emma Drake paid Emmett &
short visit Sunday and Monday.
John Mcconnell made business
trip to Boise and Nampa Wednesday.
The w. c. T. U. met at the home OF
Mrs. Otto Wilhelm Tuesday afternoon
The mighty Seniors are taking their
annual jaunt to the hills today-by
common consent.
George Church made business trip
to his ranch property at Montour the
first Of the week.
Earl Modin who, returned this week
from France, went to Boise to visit his
aunt, Mrs. John Durham.
Win Womack went to Cascade Sun
day to take "a position with the Boise
Payette Lumber Company at that
place.
Miss Manley wishes the parents of
her pupils to visit her school room on
Friday afternoon, May 8, from 2
3 o'clock.
Mrs. Eli Lanktree returned last
night from a several weeks trip visit
ing various Rebekah lodges through
out the state.
Lewis Deppe of Nampa, employed
with the o. S. L. in installing their
pumping system at this place, was
in town yesterday.
T. c. Barringer, deputy game war
den, has taken desk space in the To-
cal forestry office and will make his
official headquarters there.
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Arthus Bowles arrived from France
last week. He is probably the worst
sufferer from wounds of any of the
Emmett boys who saw service, hav-
ing been shot through the arms, legs
and chest and was gassed. Mr.. Bowles
was a scout in the Chateau Thierry
engagement and with a few others
was sent out to locate some German
snipers. A force Of 5000 boches at
tached them and cut them to pieces.
Young Bowles was taken prisoner,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
CENTRAL MESA

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Conrad and
Clara and Mrs. Roth and mother call
ed at the Fred Hereth home Sunday
evening
Mrs. Richard Kraus was a callet at
the Byng home Sunday.
The Ladies Aid met with Mrs, Fred
Sherwood Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Conrad and
family we're guests at the j. l.. Con-
rad home Sunday.
Mrs. James Heath returned We'd
nesday evening, after spending sew
eral weeks visiting relatives in Color
ado.
Mrs. Conrad and Clara and Mrs.
Roth and mother we're dinner guests
Of Mrs. ]. NJ Hereth Monday.
John Roth arrived Tuesday from
Lind. Wash, visiting at the Conrad
home. He left again for his home
Wednesday and was accompanied by
his wife and mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wells and family
spent Sunday at the Byers home.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Limbaugh and
children spent Sunday with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Virgins.
j. B. Fisher, Vim. Duborko and
Edward Eggers came up from New
Plymouth Sunday evening, accom-
panied by Mrs John Roth and mother.
Mr.. Byers went to Boise Wednes-
day to have an operation on his eye.
Ina Sheets spent Saturday and Sun
day at the Bennett Limbaugh home.
Fred Spear returned home from
camp Monday.
Mrs. Zimmerman spent the week at
the Byers home.
Mrs. Schoening spent Sunday af-
ternoon at the Virgins home.
Mrs. p. A. Limbaugh called on Mrs.
Tom Stone Tuesday afternoon.
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An Afflicted Family

Mr. and Mrs Kirk Landers drove
to Boise yesterday taking with them
d. G. Byers, of the bench. Mr.. Byers
has for some time been losing his
sight by cataract growths and was
expecting to have an operation this
morning with a hope Of benefit. His
son, who went to Boise last week for
medical counsel returned, and at pre-
sent his condition is considered quite
serious. The many friends of the
Byers people are anxiously hoping for
brighter conditions at this household.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
Corner Stone Laid

The laying of the corner stone OF
the new Nazarene church Sunday was
a big event in the history of that or
ganization. DIR. Thomas E. Mangum
and Rev. ]. W. Short of the Nampa
church. together with the chorus choir
and many visitors, were present to
assist in the services. In the corner
stone were deposited brief history of
the local organization, copies of
church publications, etc.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
Highway Engineer Dies

State Highway Engineer H. C.
Allen dropped dead at Sprague, Wash,
on Sunday, from heart trouble, Two
weeks ago he made trip over the
Emmett Montour highway in company
with the county commissioners and
the good roads committee of the Com
mercial club.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08

Miss Lorita Lockett came home Sat
urday for her summers vacation, a
the end of which time she will re
sumo her studies at Links Bushes
college.
Harry Creswell returned last weel
from Iowa City where he has been il
the dental department of the lowi
University. He says Fred Whitsel
will probably be home shortly.
Tom Eggleston left Monday for Nc
! Call where he has taken position
with the Hoff & Brown Lumber Com
pany. Floy Clark will join him as
soon as his mother returns from Kan
sas.
Miss Alta Darnielle of Gardena
came down today to visit her friend
Miss Dora Knox over the week end.
Miss Alta is member of the class OF
1918 and will be welcome visitor
among her many friends.
The ladies of the Catholic church
will hold food sale, including cakes,
cookies, pies, salads and the many
good things they are capable of, Sat
urday afternoon at 2:30 at the Pioneer
Furniture Store.
The family of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Mcconnell enjoyed visit last week
from their cousin, a young lady who
has been in the nurse service at Fort
Douglas. Miss Mcconnell was on her
way to her home in Colorado and de-
parted Friday.
Private Charles Jones of Gooding,
accompanied by his two uncles and
Misses Libby and Myrtle Jones Of
Boise, was in town Wednesday visiting
with his sister Miss Rebecca Jones,
teacher Of the Lincoln school, and also
the Johnston family.
A man named Anderson was brought
in from near Montour this week with
d Ddln1ul IdLlltSIldhS Uilc. MculSdi
aid was given and he is said to be
recovering nicely. (But where did
they get the remedy?)
Frank Moore left today on bust
ness trip to Banks.
The estate of G. NJ. Greene was
filed for probate today, and on Mon
day the estate of Harriet D. Carmich-
ael was filed.
Al White has received letter from
his brother Earl, written at Mankato,
Mimi, in which he stated that he was
standing the trip fine,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Mays are both
quite i'll with the influenza.
Mrs. Merrill Robinson yesterday re-
,eived word of the death of her broth
er's wife, Mrs. Claude Robertson, at
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
Accident at Garden Valley

DR., J. J.. Reynolds was called to
Garden Valley right after noon today
to minister to members of the family
of H. +. Youren, who were severely
injured when their car went over the
grade on the Placerville-G Garden Val
ley road few miles. from Garden
Valley. George Haley and Lee Miles
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
HOSPITAL NOTES

Two foreigners, Mexican and q
Spaniard, are at the local hospital
one suffering with typhoid, the other
with spotted fever. Both are doing
nicely.
The little son Of Charles Goodsell
was operated upon for appendicitis
early this week.
Mrs. Bolles, who suffered an injury
Of the limb recently by fall from a
moving automobile, is resting COM
fortably and no serious results are
anticipated.
Mrs. Anthony Peterson, who was at
the hospital a couple Of weeks, was
able to return home Saturday, much
improved.
Mr.. McNeill nephew of John Me-
Nish, is suffering an attack of rheu-
matism.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08

Mrs. Lee Hunter this week received
from her son William, now with the
army of occupation in Germany, a
number Of souvenirs of the war, which
OF course she prizes highly. Among
the articles are two copper paper
knives, made from captured German
cannons by German prisoners, and a
polished brass match case bearing the
coat of arms of st. Malo, where Mr..
Hunter recently spent two weeks
furlough.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
New Car Owners

Emmett Garage & Auto Company
report the following sales: A new
Studebaker Six to Walter Little, a
second hand Maxwell to Judge Sutton,
new Studebaker Six to Chas. Can
trail, new Maxwell to A. W. Mar
chant, and the Walter Little car to
Geo. Boynton Of Sweet.
The Gem County Garage has this
week sold WHY'S Knight to DR.. r.
f. Rose, an Overland to Mike Puser,
bench farmer, and an Overland 80
to w. F. Sinclair.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
Paul Kef.uyer Injured

Word was received this week b,
friends of Paul Kefauver. forme,
ranch owner Of the valley, of ser.
ious injury he had received. but nc
particulars were given as to his con.
dition. In stepping from an auto
while it was still moving he was
thrown in such a way as to break his
hip, which of course, is in its nature
a serious matter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08
Statement of Ownership

VI The Emmett Index, Emmett, Ida
no. no. Tor the six months ending April /,
Sole owner, manager. editor. ETC.,
Id Skinner. No stockholders, no
GeptS' no one holds any mortgage,
llens or claims of any kind upon the
plant or bisiness.
ED SKINNER
subscribed and sworn to before me
TINS 18th day of April, 1919.
FINLEY MONROE,
Notary Public.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08

f. C. Cone Of Pearl few days ago
received letters from his two sons who
are with the American army abroad
Charlie, who is sergeant with the
10th Engineers, is attending a French
university for American soldiers, and
William, sergeant Co. X, 353rd In
fantry, 87th division, is with the army
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Marker are
enjoying visit from their son An
drew, who is still stationed at Camp
Lewis. His furlough expires with
this week and he will leave for camp
tomorrow. Melvin, another son, is
with the occupation army in Germany.
He is member of the 66th Artillery
company, Dist division, and was in the
thick of the fighting for long period
He was in continuous action at the
front for 142 days.