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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Home Service Extended

Mrs. A A. Timm. executive sscrs-
tasy CT the Home Service section OF
the Red Cross. states that following
q visit to Twin Falls Of -diss wiser
field worker for the state Of Idaho
it has teen decided TO extend the
hcme service to civilian as well as &c
ex-seryice mems homes. in commun-
ities like Fiier. that have no estzb-
nshed associated charitable organi-
zations.
This means in fact that Filler. az
well as Kimberly. HOLSTER, Hansen
and other smaller places in the com
t. have an official organization to
look after the poor. the needy and
tire destitute.
The great service that heretofore has
only been given to homes dependent
upon the support Of men either in OF
Just out Of var service Is nov open
to nll. and it may be depended upon
that FiieT's wants in this regard is in
competent hands.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
BENEFIT FOR VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPT. Is PLANNED
Ms. J. W. Tanner Together With Otter
Sufferers in Recent Fire Would
Assist Worthy Cause

Mrs. j W. Tanner. who incurred
heavy financial loss in the fire
which destroyed the stock OF the Filler
Department store. located IN the Tan
asr block. Is heading a movement to
stage two big benefit performances
or the Filler Volunteer Fire depart
ment
Mrs Tanner is being materially
lacked In this oommeRdable plan hy
" W. Taylor owner OF the Filler
Department store. the Filler Pharm-
ioy. and the First National Bank, all
Il whom underwent losses during the
disastrous fire OF two weeks ago
Ii II planned 10 give these benefits
IN succeeding nights AT the Gem
Theatre big photo play will bs
lated. some added features viii be
Duf on the program aud seats will be
old az a dollar each II H. proposed
o turn the proceeds over 20 the lo
al fire department for the purs has
p: needed equipment such a. coats
helmets. fire lighting apparatus. ann
slher necessary parapheTnslis Il Is
aid that heat Is required In the fire
department. building to keep the hose
L usatis condition and that chemi-
-sis ars soreiy needed for The ap-
osra;us
The date Of the big benefit VIII
probably be set 50 soon as the YEA
her modsrates. for a large crowd &
-1pected to attend
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
New Jewelry Store Estab-
Iished in Filler by Davis

The Davis Jewelry aud Music shop
is the name OF FiIers newest busi-
ness concern.
= q. Davis of Blackfoot will own
and conduct the new enterprise which
was opened TO the public this week
Unable to nnd more suitable loca-
ton. AIR. Davis has been compelled 10
open his business Ia the Brem aud
Hamnerduist building two doors east
VI the Modern Drug Shop.
la order to be able TO take care OF
,the holiday trade the fixtures are OF
necessity only temporary, but Mr.
Davis gives assurance that he will
Install permanent fixtures ab)u
April first in new location which
hs hopes 10 have.
> Filsr's new ieweler has had much
experience In this business, hs having
done bench work for fifteen years
AIR. Davis will bring his family here
as soon rs = home IL available.
An announcement OF the new bust
ness concern will be found Ia another
part OF the paper.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
DENOUNCE ENEMY ALIENS
|. ". W. And RADICALS
American Legion Post Plan Psrnsnsat
Home Will Meet Twice q nsnth...
Post Has rs hemksn

A majority OF the seventy mem
hers OF the Fiber Post OF the Amer
can Legion met In special meeting al
the city hall Tuesday evening aud
adopted resolutions calling for the
arrest. imprisonment and deportation
~ all l. " VS.. alien enemies. Boil
sheyists. anarchists and other cue
Hies OF the nation. flag aud OF the
American Legion.
The governor OF the stats was com
nended for his action la Kidding this
state ~ the radical element. and the
murders committed at Centrslis
Wash on Armiltice day were de
HOanced ~ crime against the flag
la The abrenae Of Post Comma ld-f
Deofge Reynolds. the vice command
e.. JUNEAU Shinn occupied the chair
Many maiicra OF vital Interest were
AIKEN az a. ihe Tuesday night meet
ne. among ihom being the new home
sor The local posi-. participation In
the community christmas Tree. re
Hstaiement of war risk insurance
-nd membership drive
The by laws were changed 20 thsi
the regular meetings OF the post viii
ccus on the first as5 third
Mondays o. the month the Christ
mas n.ght dance 70 be staged al RsT-
croco roof gsrdsn ~ he local post
premises 70 be e big holiday affair
md the whole community Is limited
10 be there.
Many new members are being adj
n 70 the past constantly. and Il Is
2la.rly evident that the American
legion here Is a strong organization
4 ex-service men.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE and SANTA CLAUS FOR CHILDREN WEDNESDAY EVE
Col. munYon Here on Bust.
ness From South

Col, H. q. AuAyon. no.. OF Il On <
.ssch. California. returned Thursday
yeH'ng. IA. ...-a.Dn was 10 ioDk
49,. business IN erests and to make
..oss BILE plans ilr The erection oi sew
Sral business bi~eks Ma MunyOn
his week purchased the business
rlook iy.ng between the ID. Z. Pro
luce building sud the Farmers aud
Merchants bans iaild;ng. upon whied
..s ,ontemplates Lu..d.as modern
block at later date.
Col. AIunyon has become an en-
,hnsiastic boster for southern Cali
lornia. hut still maintains that south
ern Idaho is the place In which the
ambitions can make money. Not being
used TO low temperatures, Munyon
iousd our comparatively cold Idaho
weather not altogether pleasurable,
aud has already hied himself back to
what q. Sommer calls the land OF
he rich and OF those seeking other
peoples money"
lie reports that his family are en-
icying themselves. and that his son.
10y. is much improved in health. Ills
son. Fred. Who only recently joined
his parents AT l.ong Beach. 10 attend
ing Heads busineH college at that
place.
To make his friends in Filler feel
snslous OF those enjoying the ad,an-
cages oil southern California, Munyon
brought hapdful OF roses and flow
ers., grown upon his own property,
which we're objects OF curiosity to
hose growing accustomed To Gro
weather.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
FARMERS CHARGE CRUDE
! CANAL VOTING SYSTEM
At Meeting Here Saturday Propose Lea
Astisa to Determine Apparent
Discrepancy

AT meeting held in the Filler Ru
RAJ high school last Saturday AFTER
noon. attended by about one hundred
Land owners and patrons or the Twill
faiis Canal company. II was decides
10 institute proceedings 10 declare IL
legal the recent Twin Fails Cana.
company election ana 10 test the rlsh'
OF land owners OF the Twin Fails
tract To vote In canal company elec
tons. regardless of whether or not
stock has been transferred To them
ir upon further investigation IL Il
shown that the alleged Irregularities
Constitute d cause OF action.
{ IL is said that the meeting wa
CALLED by the friends and supporter
o. ID. r. Detweiler. who, according I,
The announced report OF the election
vas defeated last week for a seat Oh
The board OF directors of the cana
company.
l.. O. Hill presided and briefly
stated the purpose OF the meeting
Elmer Aman was chosen secretary
ID. r. Detweiler was called upon Il
explain the situation. as he under
stands il. which cOnlronts the farm
ers OF the Filler district Mr.. Diet
weiled dwelt at considerable length
upon the subject. explaining how he
had visited the several sections oil
the tract and found great discrepan
ci.s in Tie amount OF water furnish
ed TO the different sections
Mr.. Detweiler was then asked 10
explain the results OF the recent
election held in Twin Falls for mem
bers OF the canal board. and to what
circumstances he attributed the re-
suit upon which the allegation is
founded that more votes were cast
titan could be accounted for.
He stated that in rechecking the
vote il was found that 3039 more
votes were cast than could be ac-
counted for
A motion was made and carried 10
employ Mr. r. X. Hackman 10 look in
To the matter and IL he found the sit
uation as stated, To commence pro-
ceedings to contest the election. Mr..
Hackman explained the law in the
case. showing that the stock should
be voted by the bona-fide owner OF
the acreage. BY an unanimous ris-
ing vote Mr. Hackman was instructed
TO proceed at once.
On motion the chair appointed +
DeKlotz. Ernest Dexter and +. Z.
Poison as a committee of three TO
make all arrangements TO collect
funds to push the case.
1t is said that possession has been
obtained of the ballots by the at
torney for the complainants
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18

OrFsdizaflon OF the inactive naval
reserve force Ia each naval district.
with provision Tor periodical drii
and instruction. viii be carried or
by district cOmmandsnts under in
strucilona from the bureau OF nafiFa-
ton announced Thurnday. December
~. at the navy department. Washing
Ton. ID G.
With each district organized into
ugsde composed OF bafislions. o.
dssons aud sections located through
ai the district. every effort will De
nade. Il Was gaid 20 preserve ana
build up the efficiency OF the organl-
zsfion recruited during the War
Local men Who belong 20 the ini-
ted State. Naval Reserve Force who
now are ON inactive duty. and come
under the ruling OF the above dis
patch include william Graham.
Eddie Mckinley. Albert Rslchers. AZ
drew Dingle Chef Baker. and Jeneau
shinn. The latter received on Fri
day. information from the command
ant OF the Twelfth Naval district. ~
qnesting his definite address and cs
tain other information.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Walters Return from East

Col + o. Walter and H. b. Walker
returned the first Of the week from a
TRIP that took them TO the big Inter
national Stock Show at Chicago. 10
Ohio. and to other middle western
points.
The Walters state that the show In
Chicago this season was the largest
IN its history. and that the livestock
exhibits on display there we're a msr
Vel 10 the stockman's eyes.
While in the east. Colonel Walter
listed sales in three states and says
be was compelled TO refuse another
in Ohio. which would come at time
that would interfere with other dates
here Tie attended a meeting OF the
Eercheron Horse Breeders assOcIs-
ton of America. and a banquet OF the
Shorthorn Breeders association at the
Congress Hotel
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Filler COMMERCIAL CLUB SPONSORS BIG
HOLIDAY AFFAIR-CANDY FOR CHILDREN
Real Santa Claus Will B. Here to Entertain all Children
Of Filler and Vicinity as fil-r's Guests

Filler is going 10 have big Com
auniIy Christmas Tree. and Santa
'lsus is going 10 be here with a treat
or every child in the whole Filler
.ountry,
Bag plans are under way by the
.'.ler Commercial club To make this
me OF the most pleasant events OF
ne whole year not only for the child
en- bur Tor everyone who appreciates
he spirit OF Christmas and finds en-
soyment in seeing others made happy
School Started Idea
The plan originated at the Filler
rural high school by Supt. Il. r.
lays. and when IL was preached al
he meeting of the Commercial clnf
londay night il met with instant ano
Immediate response.
Tuesday evening the hoard Of III
ectors met named the various com
nittees. completed the plans for the
hg event amp by Wednesday nool.
iearly 5000 had been contributed b,
Ocal residents. bent ON seeing hun
lreds OF Riddles made happy on th'
night before Christmas"
To Re In Open
The plans call for the erection
he intersection of Main street ano
iakima avenue Of a huge Christina
rec to be electrically lighted Will
a large star at the pinnacle. SAINT,
3 due 10 arrive early in the evening
there viii be short program OF a
ew appropriate Christmas songs
siyen by the school children. Presi
lent j. NJ Markell of the Commercial
Tub Will give the signal after a few
words OF explanation. and then al
he children from Filler. and Maroa
and Washington. and Curry. and Pop
ar Hill. and Elmwood. and Cedar
Draw and Glover and all the districts
,. the surrounding country are ex
Decfed Ia greet Santa Claus person
ally and will be presented candy and
nuts anl goodies
Free 10 All Children
As usual Sania's gifts will be free
snd Fundamentally given To all the
children. There are no exceptions.
sll will receive equal amounts. and no
fayors will be shown by the genial
Old Man who yearly tries 10 make all
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Mr.. and Mrs. G. SOmmer Re.
turn to Filler in Winter

There is no section in the country
as good as this. said q. Somme
Monday, upon his return from south
srn California where he and Mrs.
sommer have been spending the win
er. with the Filler colony al Ions
Beach
However the SOmmers enjoyed
themselves in the coast city and meal.
o return later ON. They have pur
hased a fine home al Long Beach
and anticipate returning later on
they plan on having a big closing GU,
lale in the course OF the next two OF
rhree months. and one OF the reasons
DOR Mr. Sommers return was 10 ge'
ais stock in prime condition for this
sale.
Mr. Sommers is inclined 10 thinh
hat he made mistake when he sole
lis S0-acre farm, adjoining Filler oi
he south, for $4,000. In his opinion
and is going to be still higher. Thos'
Who have noted Mr.. Sommer's prog
cess as a farmer and investor will b.
Inclined To place great credence II
ais oponions.
There are only two classes of PEG
pie in southern California" said Mr.
;ommer. humorously. Those wilt
are there and have money. and thosi
who are trying 10 get II. Mr.. Snc
IRIS. Emil Sommer and family. wh'
IRE at present in California will n,
ioubt return in the spring.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Filler High School Notes

The senior domestic science girls
gave n waffle luncheon Tuesday to
the high school. A price of p
cents per plate was charged. The
menu consisted Of A waffle. butter
and syrup, sausage and coffee.
Those partaking evidently liked il
for many came after the second
plate. The money taken in
amounted to S20.T5. and after all
expenses were paid $500 remain
ed.
TweatT-nine hundred Red Gross
seals were sold at the rural high
school in two DAYS.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Better Pay Your Faxes

change In the law. which ad-
ssBcss the date Of delinquency from
the nrst Monday in January 10 the
fourth Monday In December which
10 nert Moada,. the 22nd, will cause
grief to many on unwary taxpayer
4 -atchfulncss is not maintained.
Delinquency rsans a six per cent
penalty which must be enforced. the
county having no alternative but &c
collect r.
Saturday, December 20. Il the last
day fer paying ta1es without the siz
per cent penalty. Monday viii be
TOO late Checks mailed Saturday
will be accepted. though they may
arfye al the collectors office later.
The six per cent penalty should be
sufficient 10 discourage hardness on
the part OF the taxpayers as Il means
SIS addad 70 every 800 OF taxes. A
further penalty Of one per cent. as
interest. for each month OF delin-
4aency, added Il necessary. How
svcr. " fs feared. that the change in
az which sets the date ahead may
catch many taxpayers unawares. The
county commissioners have called
special attention 10 the change OF date
and expressed a desire that everyone
should understand the situation thor
oughly.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Filler Grocery Sold

J. T. carey Of Burley In the new
owner OF the Filler Grocery company
formerly owned and operated by Otto
and L. A sesley. The deal was
closed the last OF the week whereof,
the new owner took immediate pos
session.
The Filler 0rocery company wa
established In 1917 by Munyon Bros
aud was sold by them Ia the sprins
of 1913 10 ssslsy Brathers. Who have
conducted this p. uiar grocery sfnrs
unti now
The . sisys hsye made no denait,
plans for their future. and express
desire To remain IN Filler
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Markell IS PRESIDENT =: -
OF COMMERCIAL CLUB
SIXTY CHARTER hember Organize TO Pre-
nste Welfare si rswn and Caun-
tY.-Start Membership Drive

The Filler Commercial Club WAS
permanently organized at an enthus-
iastic meeting held In the city hath.
Monday evening. with the election ot
J NJ. Markell. president: Juneau
Shlnn. secretary, and A. d. Madlanu,
treasurer These together With
George Leonard. and H. X Dnlins
ham will constitute the board OF di-
rectors
Many matters Of public interest
were discussed at the Monday night
meeting and the need OF common
cial organization was deemed neces-
sary for the advancement Of the town
and country. A representative group
OF Filler citizens attended the meet
ing and several prominent farmers
OF the community were there. All eX
pressed willingness to cooperate
N any manner possible TO promote
The welfare OF the community.
Sixty Members Now
The club was organized with an in-
,,lal membership OF aixty members.
and plans were laid 10 inaugurate a
msmbership campaign that will add
Ia the clubs roster tho name OF every
yiiixen Ia the community who wishes
TO identity himself with an orFani-
xation that has for its purpose ihs
solving .. The vital problems OF the
whole F.lcr country
II is planned 10 divide the town and
country into wards. ia which resi-
dents OF these districts viii be solic-
led for n amhernhip by co. miltoesnen
residing "a sueh wards
Mnfkri o,ees "hsyr
J, Al Market wha $50. chairman or
the Temporal organization. formed
ten days ago when the commercial
club Was launched. made N opening
address OF he evening and outlined
tie plans a., a.. aud desires ~ a
community ..s4nization Ia thu To-
eality
lie suggested that Il Nas .naeces-
sary to mako ptsteni Gus club plana
In town ~ this Size. thai large
expense ne i not be- incn red and
that united organization OF citi-
ems could ito much To pronsoie tho
public enterprises con inuilly con-
itdminx u : section
Conn. NIT, Christmas free
Al tbs suggestion OF Supt r. H.
hays. OF the Filler Rural h.gh school
the matter OF community Christmas
tee Was presented. and the board Of
directors we're instructed 10 formn-
tate pianA la have such proposition
here next week.
II seems - te the consensus of
opinioI that the Filler Commercial
Cub H. destined TO perform consiruc-
live ssr.ice la this locality II mo
altitude exhibited 80 far il any crit
eri6n. biz things may be looked FOR
thm will rebound TO the benefit o.
eysry farmer. business man and res
ldent OF this great country.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Watch The Record Grow

In order To take care OF its in
creasing patronage the Record own
srs have been compelled TO secure
more space To house its growing
plant. The floor space OF the Record
,ffice will be increased one third. BY
IN arrangement with a. G MunyOn
whereby the rear hall OF the Nun
ION offices will now become part
4 the Record office
The partition now separating the
wo rooms is being removed. and by
he end Of the week this newspaper
will find itself in more commodions
md much needed quarters
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
VIM. D.Persell Dies Sudden
Iy Tuesday Evening

The death OF William Denman Per
ell aged 81. occurred at the home
I his daughter. Mrs. Cynthia Met
.ilf. here at 1880 Tuesday evening
MIR. Percell arrived here December
from Bloomington, Nebr.. and IL IL
bought the long trip taxed the aged
gentleman vitality The funeral
viii he held from the Mennonite
Brethren i'm Christ church so soon a.
acrd regarding the arrival of rela-
ives reaches here.
Deceased was born April IS. 1891.
n Bourbon county. Kentucky, and
was married in 1859 10 Jemima bod
son. To this union nine children
were born. Ills wife died twelve
years ago near here. and three child
rem have preceded him in death. MIR
Percell was a veteran of the Civil
var. he having served in the union
army seven months. He has been
member of the Mennonite Brethren
,hurch for twenty-five years, having
he Metcilf school house in Smith
eOunty. Kansas AT the age Of forty
he came TO Kansas from Indiana
From there he removed TO Mountain
View. Washington. and after liyinf
here for four years he came 10 Filler
He leaves TO mourn his loss. besides
his countless friends. four sons. two
twenty-five grandchildren
and sixteen great grandchildren.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18

l. S. Otto on Wednesday shipped
the Aurtaugh boys pig club one
hts choice sires from his prize-w
nlng herd OF Duroc-Jersey swine. r..
animal. Idaho King. Is well kno'
among breeders OF registered ne
and well the purchase illustrates
stability OF fhs pig club az Aurtnr
Dir. Otto has supplied this organ
ton with several animals from
herd. SO when the boys met Tues
nfkht to- decide on the purchase
another animal. they unhesitatin {
chose the Otto sire.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18
Nail Your Packages Now

Diminished train service will great
~ interfere with the prompt delivery
Of Christmas parcels and patrons arr
urged 10 mail their parcels early
Aitho extra help and extra car ser
Tice is being used nov and more viii
be added later. yet the enormous
volume CT Christmas business Tiii
make the prompt delivery Of al
packages impossible. Mail your PR
GELS now. Don't delay.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18

william g. zentz. veteran printer
and former editor Of the Record. not
only assisted IN getting OUT tbs
Record laFt week. but after this paper
had gone u press. he Jumped ever &
Bull 10 assist the Bull Herald fore,
IN getting their monster 2s-pagr
Christmas edition into the mails Mr.
Zentz is now helping Postmaster
IS P. Shinn take care Of the Christ
mac rush in the local office.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18

good boys and girls happy
Most al tue churches ol tiler and
vicinity w.,l gnc way To the Com
a unity chi snas ,ses and has,
abandoned Ga. empia.sd Christina
trees. as wall most Co thr schools
However. some churches and schools
viii hold programs but will have
them on different night. or else al
ter the big Community Christmas
Free program.
Big Preparations
Hundreds OF pounds OF candy and
auts are being bargained for Al
,ome OF Santa's headquarters In
91ler. and many merchants are either
lonating certain amounts or supply
ng the goodies at cost
Scores OF electric bulbs will H.
animate the huge tree, and yards o.
decorations are golng to be used. as
sell as quantities of tinsel aud Other
decorations
So that no one child viii he enyions
Il any other there viii he no person.
! gifts bestowed during the evening
accepting those already mentioned
his is a community proposition and
veryone in the community is ex-
jected to make this big success for
he children The children viii have
he right OF way Wednesday night
md they will be guests of the com
nunity and Of the Filler Commercial
lub. which is engineering the bid
,roject.
Community Contributes
Contributions to help defray the
necessary expense OF the affair are
iow being accepted 10y the CONNER
lal club and may be made 10 auy
u the committee
Those in charge OF the affair are;
George Leonard. Earl Nunyon and
John Penny. committee ON tree. A.
a. Wood. H. y. Mnsser. Frank Hall.
Grover Davis. Harry Wohlaib. W. +.
Conani. Mrs. A. A. Timm. Mrs. l.. X
{ ole. ID L. Beamer. aud L.. q. Hill.
finance committee Decorations. w
T. Doyel Publicity. J. A. Market
The program will be in charge OF
both OF the public schools. OF which
y r. HAYS and w r. Doyel are SUI
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1919-12-18

II you want to sell. buy OF trade
land. Stock. Autos. Farm Products.
Furniture or anything. invest a few
-eats in Record Want Al
Dug BED Cross Christmas Seals.