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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
Plan to Build an
Important Link
,rw1s AND CLARK HIGHWAY
pErWEEN oR0FINO, GREER
TO COST 100000

An important road meeting in re-
.ra To the construction of Clear
water countys and Lewis county's
,ortion of the Lewis and Clark
h;obway. from Orofino to Greer,
was held in the OrofAno Club rooms
wednesday night and was attended
nv some fifty farmers and business
men of the community who are
greatly interested in the project.
II was brought out at the meeting
that the state has allotted $4,000
To Lewis county for road construc-
tiou and if the county makes
similar allowance of 10000 a fund
of $4,000 will be available for the
construction of the Orofino-Greer
link in the great river highway and
assure its construction, for Clear
water county will allot $4,000;
the state s12,50O; the federal gov
ernment $4,000; the Clearwater
Eighway District $4,000 and the
pierce Highway District $4,000.
Engineering estimates show that
the link can be built for the $780,
600 thus provided.
The $12.5OO allotted by the state
and the s22.5OO allotted by the
federal government to Clearwater
county for this purpose, also the
$4,000 allotted by the state TO
Lewis county for the same purpose,
will be withdrawn May. 1st unless
put to this use before that time.
BY resolution of the Clearwater
county commissioners, under date
of March 24th the $25.O00 which
the county would furnish by a two
and a half mill levy is already as
sured. The commissioners of the
Pierce and Clearwater districts have
also pledged the necessary $1,000
needed from each district, thus
making $4,000 which is assured
for the construction of the county's
portion of the link.
The main purpose of Wednesday
nights meeting was to bring influ-
ence to bear upon the commission
ers of Nez Perce county to duplii
cate the $4,000 allotted by the
state for this purpose, which is the
only money needed to construct the
highway which is not already as
sured. A committee consisting Of
w. B. Kinne. H. L. Walrath and B
R. Schmid. was appointed to go tc
Kamiah and endeayor to secure 9
committee of interested .parties from
that place to present the matter be
fore the Lewis county commission
ers at their meeting in Nezperct
Monday. A like committee con
sisting of Frank Jones, JOSEPH
Kaufman and Matt Erb will rep
resent Orofino at the commissioner
meeting.
What the position Of the Levi
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
THE OLD MAIDS CoNvEJ 1TIoN

The Old Maids Convo ntion,
held in the Rex Theatre last night
under the auspices of the Re 5ekah
Lodge. for the benert of tho Odd
Fellows home now under corstruC-
tion In South Idaho, was attended
by the largest crowd ever asse ,nbled
in the building. It proved 70 h,I
the best scream ever heard and the
most brilliant show Of dry goods
and pink calves ever witnessed
here, especially when the mouse in
vaded the threshold of the old,
maids hangout. A report of the
committee on Investigation of avail
able bachelors was read b. the
chairman in which all local men
were severely panned. Even with
the aid of love powders, exilirs.
electric transformers and testimon-
ials, together with the suggestive
costumes, the old maids were COM
PEELED to scratch the susceptible and
! indifferent men of the community
from the eligible list of matrimon-
ial prospects, resolving with drawn
out sighs, to relegate themselves to
the scrap heap of single blessedness
Many local men only regret that
they were unable to be present and
receive the glad news of their saliva
tion at first hand.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
BOND ELECTION CARRIES

The bond election calling for the
issuance of 100000 in the Grange
mont Highway district held yester
day carried by an even margin of
votes. the final count standing SIS
to 30. The returns in Pine Grange
precinct were IS for and II
against and in Whiskey Greek pre-
cinct 80 for and II against, In
the last election for this purpose.
held on March 9Th this year, "a
and 10 votes were cast in favor,
and 9 and II votes against In two
precincts respectively. This was
the third election held for the issu-
ance of 100000 bonds. the first
election occurring on November
29th. 1919.
Considerable electioneering was
done on the part of parties inter
ested within the district and by
Orofino business men. the result of
which is said to have carried the
bonds. Teams and cars were also
furnished free to take voters to the
polls who would not have gone
otherwise. Much enthusiasm Is eX-
pressed by the progressive farmers
of the district over the success OF
the election, which will eventually
increase the land values of the
Grangemont country as well as to
cheaper the means of transporta-
tion for their products to market.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Just a few nights left to hear
the evangelist at the Christian
church. Do not miss single SER
vice. Meetings will close on Sun
day night with great service.
Special musical program will be
rendered Members of the Orofino
orchestra will assist Sermon sub
jects follow:
Friday-"What Is Man For?"
Seeking Homestead
Sunday-A great day. Bible school
at 10 a. m. with special exercises
by the children. You will enjoy
the program and the study of the
lesson. Attend. II a. M, preaching
Sermon subject: "Storehouses Open
ed" Gas, Christian Endeavor
7:45 p. m. Evangelistic Service
Sermon subject: 1.-THE End of the
Voyage" Make your plans to at
tend every service from this to the
end A cordial welcome awaits
you. This is the church where al
are always welcome.
w. w. Crabb, Pastor.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09

county commissioners will be in
regard to the matter is not known
but 1t is expected and hoped that
II Will be favorable. AS the Lewis
county portion of the Lewis and
Clark link is situated in a far cor
ner and will seem of small benefit
to that county. strong plea will
be entered to show a vast benefit
which will accrue to residents and
property owners of that county in
a general way.
Two miles of the road out of
Greer would be located in Lewis
county. At Greer it would connect
with the Greer-Bungalow project
which is now under construction.
The Lewis and Clark link is on the
south side of the Clearwater river,
but there is a bridge at Greer and
one here. The road here will al
so connect with the Elk River State
highway. Connecting as it will
with these roads and serving as a
link in the great water grade river
road, it is considered one of the
most important pieces of highway
construction in the state.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
LEGION WILL MEET

Post Commander, ]. M. Fairly,
Clearwater Post, American Legion,
has issued a call for special
meeting of the Legion to be held
next Tuesday night at his offices
in the Burns Block, when matters
of Importance will be taken up.
All members are urgently requested
to be present.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09
WILL SERVE DINNER

Members of the Ladies Aid Will
serve a dinner April 81, 1920. at
the Methodist Chu, CHI. Serving
will commence at p. m.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09

"23 1-2 Hours Leaye''-Biggest
and best comedy ever made, coming
to the Rex soon.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-04-09

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
POLICE RECEIVE
 NO COMPLAINTS

The efficiency of the jitneys in transporting the riding population of Bridgeport without the aid of trol1eys, was indicated this morning by the fact that not single complaint was registered at police headquarters.
 During the early hours, when the buses were carrying large crowds of factory employees to their work, reg ular patrolmen assumed the duties of traffic officers in the various pre- cincts These men directed the flow of traffic without mishap until 8 a. n, when the regular traffic men came on duty and took over the job. The experienced traffic policemen will remain on duty until 6:30 p. nl-, at which time street patrolmen will again take their posts
 Captain James Walker, who was re- gently appointed head of the Traffic division said this morning in discuss, ing the situation:
 we can handle all traffic in Bridgeport, but it is up to the drivers themselves to a large extent, to avoid accidents. All traffic was kept moving this morning, and if the drivers are careful the situation can be easily controlled"
 Despite the additional number ot jitneys, 1t is the intention of the police to enforce all trafficS ordinances which are now in force. Each of ficer hasereceived orders to this ef-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26

(From Tbe Farmer, Monday, Suly 26, 1S7O)
 complimentary picnic for Dr. Fanyou will be given August II.
 We learn that Mr. o'ullivan, one of our citizens, met with an accident last Friday while bcherng hog The wound was attended by Dr. Hubbard
 The concert by the Wheeler wilson band at Seaside park Saturday mi ght drew large crowd. Probably not less than 1000 visited the park during the concert
 B. Kost, the real estate agent, sas building lots and two houses during the past week.
 The Fenans had picnic today & Howe's grove Fair field avenue Large numbers avaed themselves of the horse going and from the grove rather than foot back and forth in the scorching
 The postmaster general has decned the offer of the Cunard Steamship Co., carry maS would be unjust to the Williams & Guion Go. with whom contract had been made for two years.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
EMPLOYES ALL ON
 TIME, SHOPS SAY

Tardiness was reduced in a great many of the big manufacturing plants this morning and this condition ex- isted, plant managers believe, be- cause employees started for their work earlier this morning with the expecta- tion that there would be delays. At the Columbia Graphophone com pany's plant less than 50 per cent of the usual number of tardy em- ployes were recorded this morning by the watchman. MT. Duncan says there may be change during the week, but that was the situation to- day.
 Over at the U. M. c. company's plant the employees were on hand earlier than usual, according to E. H. Allen, works secretary. eve didn't have any difficulty in getting our help today" he said, land in fact most of them were on hand earlier than usual"
 Bryant Electric Co.
 t'We didn't notice any change ,'' said an official at the Bryant E1ec- tric company. Our help were on hand on good time and we were not in the least effected by the stoppage of trolley cars"
 An official at the Bullard plant said the transportation of employees ti1io I1OIIiHS WdS DelIef CndI the OIn- cials had expected. t"There was some trauble," he said, 'tbut those employees came from Westport, South port and Milford. Otherwise the employees all arrived on good, time and We had no difficulty in starting the machine on time"
 No different than any other day. was the report which came from the Holmes & Edwards plant.
 The watchman reports the tardi- ness this morning was more than 50 per cent. less than on other morn ings," said an official of the Harvey Hubbel1 plant. There was very little tardiness this morning." said the official"
 Over at the Lake Torpedo Boat company's plant there was no change over the number of tardy employees We had our employees on hand on good time,' said one of the heads Of the department which looks after the tardy ones
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
Jitneys Take Care 0fRuSh
 Crowds I'm Excellent Form

from the various leading department store managers. when questioned this morning, in regard to the effect the cessation of the trolleys had on their employees arriving at their respected stores, at the appointed hour
 The report was unanimous as fol- lows: The statement received from Howland'sN Dry Goods Co. manager was: Our employees were in on just as good time as usual. They discon- tinuation of the trolleys haven't pre- vented the shoppers from getting around here as early as hithertofore.
 Employees all in on time and no material difference in the shopping" was the report from Rockwell & Go.
 Because the trolleys ceased runnin g made no particular difference to the employees of Meigs & Co.,, as reported by the manager. for most of them are within walking distance. The pur- chases were as good as usual for early morning this season of the year.
 Smith & Murray Go. announce that all it's workers arrived on time and many early buyers were on hand.
 There were fully as many shop pers at D M. Reads store this morn ing" reported MT. Gorham, the man. ager, and all our employees were right on dot'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
NO CONFUSION
 IN FAIRFIELD

Fairfield, July 26-According to the statements of the local officials, the cessation of trolleys has caused no confusion whatever here. During the early rush hour the people found buses ready to carry them, and no annoyance seems to have been caused by the trolleys vacation"
 "Everything is as smooth as clock work here,'' said Constable Elfwood this morning. You would never know that the trolleys stopped run ming, and if they continue to stop for a few days we will forget all about them.''
 Trains were used by some of the commuters, but the majority of peo- pie used the busses. For the past few days an increase in the number trav- cling by buses in Fairfield has been noted by some of the residents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
WOULDN'T KNOW
 THEY HAD STOPPED

Stratford, July 26-"You wouldn't know the trolleys had stopped run ming here. except that we can hear them. The situation is perfectly nor mal in regard to the matter of travel ing to Bridgeport" was the statement made by the local police authorities.
 'sThere is no excitement or con fusion, and the people have had no trouble whatever in getting to Bridge port. A few used trains. but most of them used the buses. During the rush hour, this morning, there were a large number of jitneys here to take the people to Bridgeport, and the general feeling here seems to be one of contentment with the present situa- ticn."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
DIED

CULLEN-In Norwalk, Conn.,. July IS, 1920, Peter J: Cullen. aged ss years, months. 22 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of his mother. S6 Fulton street, on Tues day, July 27, at s:30 a. m., and from St. Augustine's church, at g a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- SNYDER-In Fairfield, Conn.,, July 25, 1920, Walton O. Snyder, aged 56 years and months.
 Funeral services from the under taking parlors of Mullins, Scott & Redgate, o6 Monday, July 26. at p. m.
 Interment at New Milford, Conn.,
 a* ROGERS-In this city, July 25, 1920, Katherine E., wife of Terrence Rogers.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence. 5o1 Huntington road on Wednesday, July 2s. at s:so a. n1., and from St. Charles church, at g a. m.. with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. Michael's ceme- tery. Automobile cortege. P2eb* FORREST In this city, July 26, 1920, Margaret Forrest. 12s4 Bar mum avenue, aged 4s years, months, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her brother,& William Forrest, 12S4 Barnum avenue, on Thursday, July 29, at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment at Lakeview eene- ,tery. Automobile cortege. P26s* BRODERICK-In this city, Saturday, July 24, 1920. Mary E. Frederick.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, 99 Washington Terrace, on Tuesday. July 27 at 9:3O a. nn., and from St. Augustine's church, where solemn high mass of requiem will be offer ed for the .repose of her soul at 10 o'clock.
 Burial in St. Johns cemetery, Midd1etoWn. Conn T24b~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
CUMMINGS CALLS
 AT WHITE HOUSE

Washington, July 26-Homer s. Cummings, former chairman of the Democratic National Comittee, spent a half hour with President Wilson today discussing the League of Ma tions and other questions. He said he expected to make the league issue the chief topic of the speeches he will deliver in the interest Of the Demo- cratic ticket.
 Expressing the opinion that the League would be a dominating issue in the campaign, he said that in re- cent travel he had found less inter est in the prohibition question than had been expected.
 Asked whether he would be can- didate for Senator from Connecticut against Senator Brandegee, he said that question would be determined later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
COX PREPARES
 HIS ACCEPTANCE

Dayton, O., July Ex-Governor Cox locked himself in his library today to begin work on the acceptance speech which he will deliver at the notif1ca- lion ceremonies August '. These, it has been decided will be at the Mont romery County Fair Grounds in this <-itv. instead of Trails End, the gov- ernor's home, in order to accommo- date crowds.
 The governor plans to send his ad- dress to the printer by next Friday when Dayton's home coming ameni- tiea will be rendered him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
NO CONFUSION AT
 NOON HOUR RUSH

Everything is running 100 per cent and traffic was moving faster and in a more orderly manner than ever be- fore according to reports made by traffic officers stationed at the vari- ous husy spots after the noon hour rush of traffic was over this noon. The ability of the buses to start up quickly and move along rapidly saved a lot of congestion at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue during the noon hour rush. All workers in the factory who relish a hot dinner said this noon that they were able to reach home and have a chance to read the morning paper and still get back to work when the whistle blew.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26

feet and will interfere whenever a ruling is violated.
 In expectation of a rush of new applicants, the Motor Vehicle office at police headquarters was opened al midnight last night, but up until 10:30 o'clock this morning, only three new drivers had taken out licenses. The off1ce will remain open until ' o'clock tonight if the situation is such as to demanad it.
 The granting of only three new licenses this morning, makes it ap- pear that most of the new buses have been been brought in from Connecti- cut cities and towns A man who has operated jitney in any other city of the state has compiled with the state laws and has only to secure a route sign from the traffic department, be- fore starting to operate in Bridgeport.
 In the case of a, driver coming into Bridgeport from New York City, the procedure is more complicated. This man is obliged to secure a commer- c1al and public service registration, obtain a Connecticut drivers license, and also furnish such bonds as are required by law. His machine is also subjected to a complete investiga ton as to brakes, lenses and general con- dition. When all these details have been completed, the driver is then provided with a license to operate a jitney bus in Bridgeport.
 Robbins B. Stoeckel, state motor vehicle inspector is expected to arrive in Bridgeport sometime today. for the purpose of reviewing the situat ation in this city, and making such plans for the future as may be necessary
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
1000 EMPLOYES OF
 ROAD ON VACATION

Nearly 1-GA0 employees of the Bridge port division of the Connect'cut Com pany started on an indefinite vaca- ton this morning as the result of or ders from President Storrs of New Haven in removing all the trolleys from operating after midnight last night
 It was announced at the local office Of the company this morning that the men would draw full pay for this week and a minimum of s21 per week thereafter if the trolleys were not put back into opera ton. It is expected that this offer will be retracted from New Haven if the trolleys do not re- sume operation after two weeks.
 A concensus taken among prominent citizens about town this morning add ed to the general belief that the j.t- neys were handling the situation in good style and would continue to do so. One of the best early results mo- ticed this morning was the lack of noise due to the absence of the trol- leys- All kinds of opinions were given in regard to the situation. The Con- necticut Company officials were in cEned to believe that a stormy day would bring the people to their senses and make them realize the worth of the trolleys. Meanwhile the conduc- tors and motormen are reporting at tiiC otilSleSS street 6c1IH I"IIS d Qet at Il o'clock in the morning and at 5 in the afternoon.
 Seward B. Price, executive secretary 'of the Cha nlber of Commerce, said this morning that so far the jitn eys had met the transportation needs of the city but that it would probably take a year for the jitneys to prove that motor transportation was the best for the riding public of the city. n hn present controversy then Bridgeport stands in a fair way to be one of the first cities in the country to revolu- tionize the transportation problem from iron and steel to the quicker and better way of motor transportation '' he said. He expressed the fear, how ever, that the jitneymen are not sufh- cient1y organized to hold power over
 all the promises they have made in re-
 gard to keeping the fare at cents and
 meeting the trouble of keePing the
 lines open in the winter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-07-26
MATCHES SEND
 CHILD TO HOSPITAL

Three-year-old Sandi Rause.. who lives with her parents at 126 Lindley street, was taken to St. Vincents 8 hospital shortly after 10 o'clock this morning in the ambulance by Dr. B. J. Burns suffering from second degree burns about the body. The child. according to the Emergency physi- elan, was playing with a box of matches and her clothing was set fire. It was reported at the hospital this afternoon that the child's condition was critical and little hope was held out for her recovery.