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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Charming School Girl
Answers Final Call

Suffering from an illness sue
cee'ilng an attack an influenza,
Sarah Helen Rowse. daughter of
Edmund Rowse, died at the Child
ren's hopital. Denver, at two
O'Clock Saturday morning.
Born in Idaho Springs, April
10. 1905, nearly fourteen years ago,
this pretty and lovable girl was a
member of the eighth grade in
school. member of the Girls
Friendly society, and favorite
among her acquaintances and her
friends.
The mother, Mrs. Edmund
Rowse, preceded her daughter in
death about three years ago. Helen
had spent portion of her time
since then with her aunt in Arvada
Those left to mourn their loss are
the father, three sisters, Miss
Vefda, Marion and Isabelle; and
brother. Edmund Rowse jr.
Funeral services were conduct.
ed at the Methodist church in
charge of Rev. j. Martin, Tuesday
afternoon. Mr.. Owen. a travelling
salesman who visits the Roberts
store, sang a beautiful solo, and
was one of the quartet, other mem.
befs of which were Mr.. a nd Mrs
Francis Donithorne and Mrs. r
H. Pearce. Burial was in Idaho
Sptings cemetery in charge of B
A. Holley.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
DOC" Fraser TOO Busy
TO Be City's Mayor

The democratic county weekly
would have the public believe
there is going to be a city elec-
tion this sp' ing with Moscript for
mayor, Stafford for clerk, and Mrs.
Nello Bo,d for treasurer, on the
regular ticket; and DR.. Fraser for
mayor, Jim Humphrey for clerk,
and Mrs. Cribbis for treasurer, on
an opposition ticket
Such talk is all rot, and has
interested no one, for it is known
around town tnat Mayor Moscript
will succeed himself for another
term. tha, Fred Leach will be the
next city clerk without oppositi n,
and that Mrs. Cribbis will con.
tinue as treasurer.
Doctor Fraser has no desire OF
inclination to be mavor, and with
his busy professional practice, aud
the further fact tina he will soon
attach a wife who will command a
portion of his time and attention.
he would not accept the mayor
ship if offered him without opposi.
ton. And, besides. the bride.to-
be dossn't want a man with two
handles to his name-she wants to
call him just plain Doc.
So it is said.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Riding Over France
On a Motorcycle

Everett WhiIe writes from
Cannes, France, telling of won
derful sightseeing experiences in
Europe, where he has done much
riding on a motorcycle. He has
been in many parts of France and
Italy. and only recently visited for
a day, Monte Carlo, the greatest
gambling place in the world,
where the millionaire sports win
and lose thousands.
MIR. White, who is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank White of this
city, has no idea how soon he will
get back to the U. 5. A. He left
Idaho Springs just one year ago
He submits the following lines
on the Motor Truck Corps:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Notice 10 the Public

For the benefit of members
who cannot or do not attend
lodge, as we'll as the public In
general, we wish to state that
the Redmen Lodge is at the
present time financially as
we'll 40 numerically in better
condition than ever before.
The Lodge does not owe any
money, and pays sick and fun
eral benefits promptly to those
members who are entitled to
benefits, and who pay their
dues promptly. Committee,
F. A. Miller, Keeper of
Wampum.
C. D. Smith, Collector Of
Wampum.
r. H. Pierce, Chief Of
Recordo.
o. <. BY Ray Enyeart, Sachem.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Methodist Church Notes

Sunday, March 10th
Sunday lOa. m., Bible School
IL a. M, Public service. Sub
ject: "The Joy of Gods People. -
3. p. m. Junior League for boys
and girls.
7:3O p. NJ, Public Worship p.
Subject: "The Beautiful and Ro-
mantic Story of Ruth"
Wednesday, 1880 p. NJ, NJ d.
week service for prayer, study and
song.
Friday, Choir practice.
On Sunday March %, Commun.
ion Service at IL a. m, and an
illustrated service at 1880 p. m.
j. Martin, Pastor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The Kings Daux hters' class of
the Methodist Sunday school en-.
joyed St. Patrick's party at the
George Behr home last Friday
evening, aud a numb her of invited
guests were present. An especi
ally delightful feature Of the even
ing were readings bv Mrs. j.
Martin. and by Mrs. b. o. Allen,
- we'll - music by Mrs. Phillips
and Leona Stephens. Mrs. Craig
is the teacher If the class, and
in vites you to join.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Five Years in Battle
Without an Injury

Adrian Merideth, nephew of
Joseph Merideth of this city, has
attained an enviabte record in the
great war, a record one would hard
ly believe possible. He fought in
nearly all the great battles, start
ing with the retirement from Mons,
in Tyres, Marne, Aisne. Somme
and Arras. For four years and
four months the young man parti.
cipated directly in the war and
never entered a hospital. He is
now wearing the ribbon of the
Mons Star, issued February l,
1919.
The young man enlisted from
his home town in England. and is
only one of a large number of the
Merideth family who did their best
to rid the world of the Kaiser's
clutches.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Leslie Wilson is on a western
trip boosting the sale of Rheu-
machol, the Idaho Springs rheu.
matte remedy. aud the orders are
coming In to H. E. Machol fast
and furious. The advertising of
this medicine has brought wonder.
full results aud jobbers are buying
In large quantities. Orders received
ia several days aggregate nine
teen gross of the dollar bottles,
the demand being particularly
heavy In Salt Lake City, which
would indicate that even the
Mormous have Rheumatism.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Mrs. Mary E. Doherty, one OF
Clear Creeks Oldest pioneers, was
reminded of her eighty-6rst
birthday Thursday afternoon,
when a surprise party arranged
by Mrs. Ora Shaffer called with a
delicious lunch including a cake
with "61" in pink frost ing,
made bv Mrs. Robert Wood.
After the first shock of surprise,
Mrs. Doherty displayed her old
time wit, enjoyed aer party, aud
was gracious hostess. Besides
the houoree aud her son Frank.
the guests we're M-sdames Ora
Shsffer, Roberts Wood. Winkels,
Goodlander and A. E. Wright.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
The Motor Truck
Corps in Service

Contributed by Everett White.
Mother, take down your service flag;
Your bows in the M. T. C.
He shouldn't be classed with the boys
at the front,
The boys in the infantry.
He dosen't need service flag
To let them know that he
Dues ~ much for his country as any
man
Outside the N T. C.
When the men in the front line trenches
haven't thing to eat,
It's up to the boys of the N. 7. G.
To perform thsir kttls feat.
So they 60 in five-ton trucks,
Which are loaded with fresh meat.
Straight on thru the front line trench,
In spite of the battles heat
The n. P. yells as they go by.
There's gas in section three.
So they stop their tram to adjust their
masks,
For that is com nulsory.
Then truck number four 10 blown to
hell.
A. shell tears thru tree.
Mother. take down your service flag,
Your boys in the M 7. c.
Another one goes at Dead Mans Bend,
And that leaves only three
Out Of the five that started out
One from esch company.
The three drive in and unload the grub.
While gas and guns, you see.
Make things ~ hot - possible
For the boys of the ". T. C.
They work out in the opsu
Where the willy Fritx can see;
And they have no protection
From his artillery.
So ask the boys in the trenches
Where they would rather be,
And they Il Q " it's safer anywhere
Than in the fighting NJ. c.
And when the war 10 over
And they're all in the U. s. A.
Telling stories of the battles
They took part in each day.
There'lI be some left to tell the story
How the boys Of the ". T. C.
Went thru shot and shell In the face of
hell
To feed their infantry.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The banquet Monday night is
strictly for the boys in uniform
and their guests, and each fellows
guests are limited to his mother
and one lady friend. Others will
come in for their fun at the dance.
Here any uniform" passed by
the censors will get you in provid-
ed you have a dollar or a ticket
handy.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The aag pole which was made
by Roy Plummer and some of
the scouts was put up Saturday.
It was painted white and has a
gilt ball ON top. The colors har.
monixe and show up very nicely.
It 10 very attractive and neat look.
ing and is placed on top of the
Central Ere house.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Mr.. aud Mrs. Ben Owen, who
for some time have been residents
ot Silver City, New Mexico, are
guests for few days Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Owen. They will proo-
ably not return to Silver CITY.
Thurman Owen Is employed in
the canneries Of the Aleutian
Islands, southwest Of Alaska.
Marvin Owen, the younger son,
is 10 the navy, and has had wide
experience, assisting with the
engine work of his ship on trips
up and down the Pacific. through
the Pana ma canal, and to France
During a long stay at Jackson.
vile, Florida, the young man
became acquainted with a charm.
ing young southern lady, who
became Mrs. Marvin Owen Jauu.
airy 2. before Marvin sailed fol
France. Mrs. Owen 10 now with
her parents 10 New Orleans.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The Salvation Army Home
Service campaign lasting one week,
will begin Monday, March "a,
hoping to raise 500 in Clear Creek
county. Royal R. Graham Is in
charge of the drive in this county,
and G. I. Spessard will represent
the Idaho Springs district. The
cause is worthy one, and every
one should respond readily, so
that no one need feel the giving
too heavily.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The funerals of the late John N
Walder, and his wife, Mrs. Alice
Violet Walder, occurred Sunday
afternoon from the Pearce under.
taking parlors. Services were in
charge of Rev. j. Martin, and two
beautiful solos were sung. A
large number of friends we're pre-.
sent, and the scehe was a pathetic
one. when the young couple were
placed in a double grave.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

I. w. Her5er, president of the
Ward-Electra Oil company, has
been here this week to give a few
of his friends an opportunity to
get into the oil game on the ground
floor. This company already has
tuor producing wells, and they
own At acres of valuable oil land
outright, between Electra and
Burkburnett. Mr.. Herber and his
brother, Sidney Herber, were
formerly mining in the Capital and
also the Waldorf.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Miss Elsie Long, who attends
school in Boulder, is home for a
few days.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Butter Dirt Cheap Here
Compared 10 Germany

The following interesting letter
from Frank Gilmore shows that
food is scarce and very high priced
in Germany. Frank is enjoying
the rare privilege of living in
German priests home, but does
not know when he will get back
to his own home.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Your attention is again called
to the old clothes drive scheduled
for the week Of March "a to 81.
There is more need than ever for
assistance among the war suffe rers
over there.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Dr.. A. NJ. VirDen, the noted
evangelist and lecturer, who was
stopping at the Hot Springs recent
ly, expects. to return soon and give
the people his lecture 'Zam Zum
Minis"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Call us for your heavy hauling,
which We can handle easily with
our fine Bethlehem truck. Cur
now Livery & Transfer Company,
Phone Idaho 26.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

-Roberts Brothers. loaves are
two ounces larger and sell at two
for fifteen cents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Orndorf, Germany.
Fahr,,or le 1OI(

February is, 1919.
Dearest Folks:
There is not much to write about
so l shall have to be brief.
l have not had word from you
for sometime now and am con-
stantly wondering if everything is
all right. Do you receive my
mail? l am feeling fine at pres
sent. AS a matter of fact l have
been in good health ever since l
have been on this side of water.
Germany seems to agree with me,
but l would rather be in the U. S.
The Clear Creek boys of this
regiment are all together and
feeling fine. l am at present
staying in the village priests
house with Lager and Francone.
l expect you remember them.
We sure have some great times.
Most everything in the line of
food is high. A mark (24c) each
for eggs, and ten marks ($2.4O) a
pound for butter. How is that?
We have had about a week of
cold weather SO far, and a light
snow twice. Today we have had
some rain. How is that for a
hard winter? z--.,... ..--
Will close now with the very
best of wishes and the greatest
love to all.
remain, as ever,
FRANK.
Saw Ha1loi n INV fr;apdo
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

The Boy Scouts had a great
time at the social affair held for
their benefit last Monday evening
at the Elks' club. The Scouts
demonstrated to the large number
of men present that the Scout
movement is good thing. Fol-
lowing an exciting program a
light supper was served and a
general good time enjoyed by all.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Brothers' loaves are two
ounces larger and cell at two for
fifteen cents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Try the new Idaho Dainty Shop
for nice confectionery and ice
cream.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Harold Westcott is again on the
sick list. Mr.. Wescott is having
4 lot of trou BILE with diseased ton
sis, which are not in condition to
n- removed.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Roberts Brothers loaves are two
ounces larger and sell at two for
fifteen cents.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

During the dance next Monday
night the ladies of the Red Gross
will serve ice cream, cake and
coffee at the Midland Cafe.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14
Aid Elects Officers

At the Presbyterian Ladies' Aid
society Thursday afternoon at the
church parlor. all the officers Of
last year were re elected. except
that 10 the addition Of a second and
third vice presidents, Mrs. Cur.
now vacated the treasurer's Office
after she had been elected second
vice president.
President. ...........M Mrs. T. A. Jones
First Vice. President. Mrs. Heller
Second Vice. Pres. Mrs. Geo. Curnow
Third Vice. Pres. Mrs. J. p johnson
Secretary. ....... .Mrs. G.. I. Spessard
Treasurer. ........ Mrs. John Milton
About $50 was realized from
the cooked food sale.
refreshments were served by
M-sdames Heller, Gibson, Paul
and HaIlberg.
The next meeting will be in two
weeks with Mrs. Margaret Robins.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Don't you enjoy patties when
they are good? Delicious ones
can be had bv a special order At
the Antlers Bakery and Restau-
rant.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

Say Hello! to my friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1919-03-14

county paper
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
HOT WATER
BEFORE BREAKFAST
Says you Really feel clean, sweet
and fresh inside, and
are seldom i'll

II you are accustomed to wake up
with coated tongue, foul breath or a
dull headache; or If your meals sour
and ferment, you have a real surprise
awaiting you.
Tomorrow morning, Immediately
arising, drink a glass of hot
with a ~teaspoonfnl of limestone
phosphate In 1T. This Is intended to
first neutralize and the wash out of
stomach, liver. kidneys and thirty
feet of intestines all the indigestible
waste, p~oisons. SOUR bile and toxins,
thus cleansing, sweetening and purify
ing the entire alimentary canal.
Those subject to headaches, back
aches, bilious attacks, constipation or
stomach trouble, are urged to get a
quarter pound of limestone phosphate
from the drug store and begin enjoy
ing this morning inside bath.
Just as hot water and soap cleanse,
purify and freshen the skin. SO hot
water and a ~teaspoonful of limestone
phosphate act on the stomach, liver,
kidneys and bowels. Limestone phos-
phate Is an inexpensive white powder
and almost tasteless.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
FIGHTS At
THE AUDITORIUM
Joe HOOan and Andy German
Clash in One Bout
THREE FOUR ROUND BOUTS
SRA hdab and Eddie Josephs
Are Principals in Other
Bout

The next card Of bouts prepared by
the local promoter. Joe McNulty, Will
be exhibited to the local fans in the
Auditorium tomorrow night, and the
card viii consist of two Fights and
three fOur round preliminary fights.
In the main eight round go, Sra
Adab, the fighting Greek from Brook
Ign, viii endeavor to repay Eddie Jo-
sephs, of Staten Island. for the beat
ing handed out, in their last fight.
When last they met, Adab substituted
for another fighter, who did not APP
pear, and although unframed, he put
up a good bout.
After the fight was over he request
ed that Joe McNulty rematch them,
for he was sure that he could defeat
Josephs providing he vast trained.
Josephs Is a ONE in the light heavy
weight division and has always show
ed up well in his fights in the local
ring. Adab proved a big favorite by
his strong comeback toward the end
of the fight, after being given q ter
rife drubbing in the early rounds
of their first meeting. Both fighters
have been practicing hard for this
fight and a tough encounter is ISL
ed.
In the semi-lnal eight round even,
Joe Honan. the popular Fighting
'NNA~Ca W ANAN NY Va AA10h <AhANAV
German, also of Brooklyn. This will
be the Walters second fight since
coming back from France. He was
defeated by Willie Ryan in his first
fight, although he put up a creditable
performance. German Is a fast boy,
and Is sure to give Joe a hard go. but
the local favorite believes he is going
to return to his winning column where
he was before going overseas. This
eight round bout, If it lasts that long,
will furnish the fans with twenty
four minutes of hard fighting.
The three f~our-round preliminary
bouts will bring together a number OF
youngsters from this city and vicinity.
1t is also expected that a number of
Brooklyn boys will be matched with
the boys of this section in short bouts.
so that local fight followers can see
what progress, the local starters are
making and just what their success in
the roped arena will be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
EXPECT FAST
CANE TONIGHT
Peoples PaIaCe Five Play Audi
tOriUm Quintet
is LOCALS FIFTEENTH GAME
Regular Line-Up of Amboy
Team to be Used in To-
nights Game

The Auditorium Five will play the
Peoples Palace basketball team of
Jersey City on the Auditorium court
tonight in what is expected to be
n of the fastest encounters that
has been played on the local court
so far this season.
The local team has held O. practice
session since Saturday nights game,
when they were forced TO the limit
to score a victory over the Newark
Triangles. The regular team took
part in this practice, and the exhibit
ton given showed that the best of
teams will have to work very hard In
order to secure a victory.
Manager Booz will use the regular
lineup in tonight's game. Regain and
McCreery will be found in the ad-
vanced positions. Thomas will jump
center and Evans and Pete Hanson
will do the guarding.
Owing to the fact that there are
about twenty teams in the Jersey Gity
Peoples Palace, Manager "Pox'' BOOK
has secured for tonight's attraction
the combination said to be the
strongest. On it are Clarke and DIX
on, forwards, both former members
of the fast Hudson County Bergen
Club quintet. CHER Fh1e, an in
terstate Lacquer. will hold down the
pivot position while Hunt and Dahl,
two other interstaters. will do the
guarding.
Van Mulchahey, who refereed his
first game at the Auditorium on Sat-
urday night. will again oficiate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
PLAY
R|v|ES FRIDAY
Indicated Long Branch Quintet
at South AmbOy
RAY HANDERKAN MAY PLAY
Young Perth Amboy Forward
May Get into Game--Dehnert
and Schwab Both to Play
RAY HANDERKAN MAY PLAY

BIZ Special Correspondent.
SOUTH ANIBOY. Dec. 2.-When j.
Russ Woolley brings his ~undefeated
lakewood Field Club, of Long Branch,
to South Amboy on Friday night, he
will match his pets against a team that
local fans acclaim as the best that
has ever performed on the South AM
boy court. For the Rivles, WIN
Dutch" Dehnert and Gil Schwab in
their line, and with Jimmie CANTON,
RUFF Allen, and Scott Burns playing
he best ball of their careers, are
playing an entirely new type of ball.
Their easy victory last week over
the Michelins, a team that has in past
years put UP very close games with
the Rivies, and that this year has CIV
en- some other Middlesex county
teams close tussels, makes It worth
while for the ANS to sit up and take
notice of the quintet that is treading
the boards for South Amboy this
year.
The Long Branch team has in its
lineup for the game Erickson, Brown,
Walsh, Hendrickson and Wood-said
to be the fastest ombination the Mon
mouth town has ever put out.
Ray Handerhan, too, may get q
chance to work in this game. The
plucky little Perth Amboy forward
is very well liked by the South Amboy
fans, and is going great this year.
Handy is able to hold his own In the
best senior company.
This Friday it Is likely that a big
gathering of fans will be on hand to
witness the affray. There are many
who did not get an opportunity to
watch Dehnert in action last week,
because of the surprise appearance
and the fans will be ON deck to see
him this Friday?
Big Games Booked.
Friday December IL the Rivies will
meet the Windsor Big Five, of New
ark, with Schelling, Fem, Solator,
Clarke, and S~chwankert in the line
up, and on the following week the
Hoboken Big Five. of Hoboken.
The Rivies, too, are ready to jump
into the fray with the Auditorium
Five, tf Perth Amboy. The Rivies,
although they have played but three
games so far, are ready for a quick
start In a home-and-home series, and
announces their Willingness to meet
the Audos this week if Manager
BooZ is anxious to hasten up the ar
rangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
DU POINT TIVE
OPENS SEASON
Tomorrow Night at ParIin in
Game With MiCheIiRS

SOUTH AMBOY, Dec. 3-Tomor-
row night the du Pont basketball
team will open their season at the
Parlin Y. NJ. c. A. with their oppon-
ents being the fast Michelin Five of
Midtown The tIremen ella that
they will present the same strong line
up that was used against the River
sides in this city last week and a
good game Is expected
The du Pont team is being coached
this yea by Ed" Cathcart. The
booking manager IS Frank Kabosky,
who would like to hear from te- ms
Of this vicinity. Fitzpatrick Of he
old Ster'ings will be captain this sea-
son. He will team UP at guard with
Anderson of tn city who Is substi-
tuting this year with the Riversides.
With Happy Schults at center and
any number of good men to choose
from for the forward position the du
Pont team is confident OF a good sea-
son.
There will be dancing before and
after the game. Buses go directly
by the Auditorium, a fifteen minute
bus schedule being In effect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-12-03
The Melting Pot
Sport News Boiled Down

SIGNALS In the lineup OF teams in
this section, bring back memories
OF last years call cham
ptonship struggle.
The Zbyszbo-Stecher match which
takes place In New York on Monday
night, - arousing a great deal of in
terest as these two wrestlers appear
evenly matched.
Some sport managers who travel
out OF town and play games and are
defeated, often return to their nome
town and give their newspap an ac-
count of the game with his team tho
victor. This method Is poor sport.
The Auditorium Five will hold
practice sess. ons regularly from now
on, so that their offensive and de-
fensive work in the coming series,
will be the best hat Is in them.
The Y. M. H. A. and the nights of
st. Peters of New Brunswick, are
not expected to be serious contenders
for the county basketball champion
ship
The Beckett-C Carpenter fight tomor-
row In London will have a great deal
of effect on Dempsey's return 10 the
ring.