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The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
AMATEURS STAGE
BANG4JP GAME

The best baseball game seen In Pie
ochs this season was played last sun
day when the fans OF the city selected
two full teams from players here ana
staged . contest that ran for ten In
nings. the nnal score being to 4.
A L Scott donned his baseball pauts
for this special occasion ana hurled the
Pill for one OF the teams, holding the
opposing side runless until near the
end OF the game. when . hit or two.
coupled with some errors. Melted the
enemy four runs.
Dan Franks occupied the pIattsr for
the other side and the score sheet
shows An excellent pitching record for
the assistant cashier as well a. 10.
the district attorney. Dan knows his
business when It comes to the game OF
baseball. and although he has demon
strated 1t many times In games with
opposing teams. he again displayed his
ability Sunday afternoon.
Among the dark horses who scin-
tillated about the diamond with per-
feet scores were DR.. J. H. Hastings and
George w. Franks. neither Of whom
have been seen In = Phoebe uniform
this year. but both showing unusual
e1AAsy AoSs Sou0ays 4uo 0OclOf n6l0
down the initial station and did Il with
credit. stabbing line drives with one
gioved mitt and going high in the air
after the high throws by basemsn.
George Franks took the right field DO.
sition. and according to the district at.
torney. he headed on four runs by fast
and brilliant fielding.
1t would appear from the showing
made by the players In this practice
game that all Of the baseball timber
In Phoebe Is not to be found upon the
roster of the local team.
1t Ia the intention Of those interested
to stage games Of this sort at various
times during the balance of the sea-
son, which will. Of course. serve = dou-
BILE purpose-that Of keeping the reg
ular players In good shape and also OF
stimulating interest In the game
among the town fans.
Since returning from Enterprise
where two weeks ago they went for Z
three-game series. the Phoebe baseball
players are more enthusiastic than
ever regarding their playing ability
and efforts have been made In several
quarters to arrange for games to bs
played here within the near future
1t is the intention Of Captain Frank
Dolan to arrange games with both NIL
ford and Las Vegas. II possible.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Bugs That Birds Eat.

According to paper on behalf of
bird protection published by the State
Horticultural society Of Kansas the
bird population Of that state Is 256.-
100000, which every year eat enough
insects to I'll $50 trains Of 80 box cars
eachA24,000 cars Of minimum
weight of $4,000 pounds to the car.
These insect trains would be long
enough to reach from Oklahoma to Ne
braska. Reduced to pounds, Blair fig
ures that the birds of Kansas every
year eat 576,0O0OOO pounds of insects.
1t Is hard to conceive the dollars and
cents value Of the insect-eating birds
to the Kansas farmer.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Out Of Place .

Aunt Hannah came home from
church the other Sunday morning dis
tinctly out Of sorts. When asked what
was wrong she answered that she
thought there was not the proper rev,
erence In that church. Pressed to give
further explanation she finally did so
Il didn't like any Of the choir" she
complained. "They were too tickle
looking to sing hymns and thought
1t perfectly sacrilegious when that so
prano got up in those slippers with the
high, thin heels and sang, How Firm
Foundation, Ye Saints Of the Lord !"
The family she was visiting smiled
but later admitted to themselves that
It was indeed incongruous although
not exactly sacrilegious.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
LINCOLN POST NO. ! MEETS
IN REGULAR MONTHLY SESSION

Lincoln post No. OF the Americaa
Legion met In special session Tuesday
evening In the club room OF the Phoebe
Commercial Club. when business Of i'm
portanee to the local post was taken
up and disposed of and the date of the
next meeting set for the FIRST Tuesday
In September II In the desire of the
oheers of the club that all members
be present at this meeting.
Plans and preparations were consid-
cred for the social activities of the post
and IL was unanimously decided by the
members present that q dance should
be arranged for In TIE near future. the
Date Tor which will announced after
the next meeting an September.
: Those In positions of responsibility
In Lincoln post feel that at the prese a.
time the greatest need of the post Il
social activity and for the present. at
least. the work OF the post will be
conferred in that particular lima
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
{. c. D. MARRIAGE SAILED
FOR HOME IS LATEST REPORT

George w. Franks and Earl T. Godbe.
local representatives OF T.. c. d. Mar.
riage. who left Phoebe three months
ago for his old home In England, an.
nounce the receipt of communication
from the traveller which give the in
formation that he had obtained pas-
sage on the Muritani from Liverpool
which was due to sail July "a. Accord
ing to this Information the Phoebe as
saver should have arrived in the Unit
ed States by the first of August, and
he may be expected to arrive In Phoebe
almost any time within the next tan
days.
While the business of the assay Of
hce and other lines in which Mr.. Mar.
riage is connected has been carried
along In a most satisfactory manner by
his representatives. e. c. d. has many
friends here who will be more than
pleased when he anchors in Phoebe
once more.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Nothing There.

Before the consolidation l held an
agency for one of the old express CON-
panies. One day several patrons were
In the office when the superintendent
ind two other officials Of the company
came in Unexpectedly. A woman had
just asked for package, and evident
ly the unexpected visit of the officials
clustered me, for, after looking over
the on-hand register and not finding
cnything listed for her, l returned to
the counter, took down the receiver
from the telephone, and said: Hello,
there is nothing here for you" My
customer was standing right near the
telephone, and every one laughed
Chicago Tribune.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
REMAINED SLAVE OF CUSTOM
Ways. and Nothing Was Going to
Change Her.

A man In an Augusta car seat talk
Ing to another man who appears to be
his friend:
Persistent Say, my wife Is that
and some more. She In the most tena-
cious TO habit Of any person ] ever
saw. Once that woman has become
addicted TO a habit there's no break
Ing her. Honest ] Nhink that II my
wife should ever by accident start
sweeping with the wrong end OF q
broom she'd never sweep any other
way. and no law of heaven and earth
could change her habit"
Some persistent, I'll say" agreed
the other.
you bet" said the first speaker
"Why. here last summer I put a bay
window on the front room Of our
house. There was a week while we
were doing II that the whole end of
the house was open as a hay field in
August; there wasn't a single thing
TO prevent man or animal entering our
house at any hour Of daylight or dark
ness. Factl But what do you think !;
] couldn't make my wife understand
that 1t was, under those conditions, a
waste Of time to lock the doors. Every
night and every time she went down.
street she made a complete circuit Of
the house, carefully locking doors and
windows. SOS to keep the wicked folks
Out."-kennebec Journal.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
NO HELP FROM THE DOCTOR
Abundant Reason for the Depression
That Was Manifested In the Golf
Bugs Attitude.

The golf bug has a sad face. He is
plainly out Of sorts. Something Is the
matter with him. He has lust come
from the Doctors office where he has
undergone thorough physical exam
nation. He is sore and depressed, but
not from what the doctor found, but
from what he refused to find.
You are all right" said the learned
physician. "You are as sound as q
nut"
That was little joke the golf bug
did not enjoy.
Are you sure that am in first-class
condition. he asked.
Absolutely"
rs my blood pressure normalY'
perfect"
Heart regularT'
"Heart O. X"
Lungs clearw
AS a bell"
silver in good working orderr
Splendid"
mo trace Of neuritisy
Not bit"
Am | not bordering on a nervous
breakdown"
See no indication Of It,"
Pm sorry"
Sorry, man; what for?"
Il thought surely you'd dig up some
good excuse for me to go away. Now
I'll have to be honest and say I'm GO
ing South simply because I want to
play golf."-Detroit Free Press.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Possibly He Had

AS was passing yard where some
children were playing ! saw a little
fellow fall from a high porch rail. He
did not move for minute so l ran to
his assistance, but when l reached
him he jumped up on his feet appar-
emily unhurt
"Why. my dear little boy" l said,
II felt sure You must be hurt. am
sure should have been had had such
bad fall"
"Oh, but you see" he said in expla-
nation, 1--WE probably had lots more
practice in falling than you."-Ex-
change.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06

The best cork has hitherto come
from Spain. but the richest forests Of
fair grade cork are now in Sardinia.
High prices are now paid for cork that
was not salable few years ago, for
even the refuse is valuable now in
making conglomerate for building and
for insulating refrigerators, cork being
the best non-conductor Of heat and
sound.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Work Poor.


Charles NJ. Schwab at one Of his
Loretto dinner parties was talking
about man who was vainly beseech-
Ing the banks for a loan.
Hes rich man, too" said Mr..
Schwab; but he's work poor"
Work poor?" said a guest.
Yes. work poor" Mr.. Schwab re.
peated. you see. he's always got SC
many operations in hand that he's al.
ways short Of money to finance them
Work poor call It."
Then he smiled and added:
Hes one Of those fellows who dis
so much that they're always in a
hole"
Blackboard chaYk for schools d
the Record once.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Reckless Reggie.

Nephew--That was pretty good
dinner we had; shall we have a drink
nOwf
Uncle-Man, We ken Am teetotal.
Nephew-A cigar. then.
Uncle-A dinna smoke.
Nephew-Oh. do something reckless
remember my Arm is paying all the
expenses!
Uncle-WeeL think All haze my
boots cleaned here then THE By
SANDER.
An advertisement in The Record 10 q
paying Investment.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Movino Picture Statistics.

It Is estimated that the gross yearly
income of moving picture theaters in
this country is about $75O.OOO,OOO. In
20 years time the public has been edu-
Gated to spend this huge sum. There
are 1900 theaters, with total seat
ing capacity of 100000. This year
1900 more theaters will be built at an
aggregate cost Of $4,000. 600. -Argo.
naut.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Season Of Peril.

At this season Of the year 1t is folly
to enter your bedroom without turn
ing ON the light. Also do not attempt to
sit on the edge Of the bed unless you
are sure the bed is there, for this H.
housekeeping time and the women
folks may have decided to put the bed
on the other side of the room this
year, so 1t is well to be careful, for
you never can tell.-Knox Messenger.
Dust-proof inkwells at the Record
office.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Rays Of Light Cause Mirage.

Mirage Is tne ndme gwen 20 = GER
tain optical illusion caused BY the,
bending Of rays Of light In the des-
ert atmosphere. Mirages may appear
to the eye as lakes, cities. basaltic prec-
ipices, etc.. the huge body Of water
retreating as the eye advances. Nj
RACES are not uncommon In California.
Nevada and Alaska.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06
Things We FORGET.

Folks here seem to have developed
an awkward habit Of leaving their
legs behind In street cars. According
to the last annual report Of lost prop
erty. the general manager Of the street
railways says three artificial limbs
found their way into the list, which
also includes six gas masks, sixty
Bibles and prayer books and cash to
the value Of $11, 485.-Liverpool (Eng.)
Times.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06

The Record Is headquarters for all
kinds of office supplies. Call In and
inspect our stock. Many novelties are
included.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06

Typewriter paper. numbered and
plain, ct the Record ONCE.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-08-06

Dranghtsmen's and carpenters. PEN
oils At the Record once.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mrs. c. G. Mowery left Monday for

Mrs. c. G. Mowery left Monday for
a visit with relatives in Kansas.
Grace Smell is visiting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Johnson.
Helen Madden spent the week end
in Boise with Margaret Blackinger.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Edwards left Mon
day by auto for an outing at the coast
cities.
Mollie Nickerson has returned from
Payette Lakes where she spent her
vacation.
Mrs. w. c. Welchel an daughter,
Elaine spent the week end with friends
in Boise.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. R. Ode retrned
from Burbank, Calf. to make it their
future home.
Mabel Burktet of Middleton spent
the week end in Caldwell with Mrs.
Allen Patten.
Fourteen potato buyers from Idaho
Falls were entertained at SHEPHERDS
for dinner Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and baby
of Emmett, were in the city Saturday
visiting with friends.
Mrs. w. R. Sebree and children
have returned from two weeks out
ing at the Payette Lakes.
Margaret Knowlton, county super
intendent of schools, has returned
from her annual vacation.
County Assessor, George Oylear
and his family are enjoying their va
cation at the Payette Lakes.
Robert, Frank, Walter and Carlyle
Welchel and Vernon Parks returned
Monday from Payette Lakes.
The State camp meeting of the
Church of God will be held at Mid
dleton. August II to September s.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Douglass Of
Wanwatoosa. Wis, are visiting with
Miss Margaret Knowlton this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandmeyer and son,
Junior, returned Sunday from sew
eral weeks vacation at Acosta, Wash.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bardsley of
Nampa were visiting in the city Sum
day at the home of Mr.. Bardsiey's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Bardsley.
Probate Judge S. Ben Dunlap is
spending hi sannual vacation this
week. During his absence Mrs.
Josephine Mills has charge of the Of
fce.
Mrs Patrick O'Conner and son,
Bryan have returned from the east
where they have been visiting the past
three months. Mrs O'Conner was
called home by the death of her hus-
band, Pat O'Conner, who died at a
Boise hospital Sunday.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

Divine services at the First Pres
byterian church will be conducted by
DR.. Charles L. Chalfant Sunday. Aug.
18th. at IL a. m. Sunday School at
10 and Christian Endeavor at .. m. !:
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Rae and family,
Professor and Mrs. p. A. Boulton
and son. Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Cleaver
and family and Professor and Mrs.
Paul Murphy and son enjoyed dinner
together at Finney Hail Tuesday
evening.
Mrs. D. E. Talbot and Mrs. E. H.
Switzerland entertained with Sum-
day for their mother and sister, Mrs.
]. E. Moreland and sister, Esther,
who left Sunday evening for Long
Beach. Calf. where they are plan
ming to stay 4 year.
c. H. Written and Harry o. Kei-
logg of Galva, Iowa, who have been
the guests with Mr.. and Mrs. Burger
and c. J. Wescott, left Monday for
their home in Iowa by way of Port
land. As soon as they can settle
matters they will return and live in
this city. having purchased the r. r.
Mccormack home.
Maude Snyder and Lucille Fox ar
rived home Sunday evening from the
east. Miss Snyder will make her home
with Miss Fox's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. T. Fox. Both young women
are graduates of St. Luke's hospital
in Davenport, Iowa. Miss Fox has
recently completed a post graduate
course in Chicago.
Patrick O'Conner who has been a
resident of Caldwell for "a year, died
Sunday at St. Lukes hospital in Boise,
of diabetes after short illness. Dur
ing the years he has lived in this city
he was employed on the Oregon
Short Line. Mr.. O'Conner is survived
by his wife. two daughters, Elizabeth
and Margaret, and one son. Bryan.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
w. c. T. u. ELECTS

The w. c. T. U. meeting held at
the Methodist church Friday resulted
in the lection of the following Off
GERS: President. Mrs. w. S. Hawkes.,
Vice President. Mrs. A. F. White
Secretary, Mrs. Maggie Underkofler,
Assistant A;.ass t.. Secretary Ms Mayme
On account of the Methodist picnic
which was held that day the meeting
was adjourned until today when the
remaining officers will be elected and
the appointive officers named.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
ENTERTAIN FOR MRS. RAE

Mrs. H. R. Cleaver and Mrs. Paul
Murphy entertained at Finney Hall
Tuesday, honoring Mrs. J. ]. Rae who
has recently moved to Caldwell from
Burnley. The beautiful parlors and
reception hall were decorated in yell
low and white flowers. and the same
colors were used in the refreshments.
The hostesses were assisted in serving
by Mrs. Grant Ward, Mrs. A. K
Steunenberg, Miss Bess Steunenberg,
Mrs. F. E. Springer, Mrs. J. M. Ran
kin. Mrs. D. G. Ruby, Mrs. Ralpi,
'Oakes and Mrs. Fred Mitchell. Nearly
one hundred women called to greet
Mrs. Rae and welcome her to Cald-
we'll.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

llA Cleveland. The young ladies of
the Y branch will furnish musical
program and serve ice cream. Pro-
ceeds will be used to pay expenses of
delegates Ito state convention in
Nampa. There will be short bust
ness meeting after program to elect
officers for state convention.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends for
their assistance. words of sympathy,
and the beautiful floral offerings dur
ing the illness and death of our dearly
beloved son and brother. Kenneth
Thomas Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T.. Andrews
and sons.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday will be "Boy Scout" dav.
The subject of the morning sermon
will be. "The Boy. What is | is
Value?" At the Sunday School,
Chief Tebbetts of tn Boise Poy
Scouts will be present and will speak
to the boys. Arrangements will be
perfected for organizing Bay Scou,
troop at once. also all boys from 8
to II should be present to hear al out
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
NO TEACHER SHORTAGE

Margaret Knowleon, county school
superintendent reports a large sup
ply of school teachers this year,
nearly all of the schools of the
county having teachers. Canyon
county schools received their appor-
tionment from the state, lo,83O.54
and from the county 33,622.23. The
school districts of Canyon county are
reported in prosperous condition
and are doing excellent work.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

the wolf Cubs" and the program
that is lined up for next Monday
THE Boy" will also be the center of
attraction in the evening, when Chief
Tebbitts will address, union meeting
at the NJ. E. church.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
Newsy Notes
Of Caldwell
CARD OF THANKS

eW desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the people
of Caldwell and vicinity and to the
American Legion for the aid. SYM
pathy and floral offerings given US
in our great bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Burris
and family.
WILL GIVE SOCIAL
The w. c. T. U. will give an ice
cream social Friday evening at ESQ
at the home of Mrs. Underkofler,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27
These Classified Ads Are
Ne,V This Issue

AUG. Is RED BATHING
suit on road from Curtis park to
Caldwell. Please return to Rev. A. F.
White. 71-72c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

WANTED-2 UNFURNINSHED ROOMS
for light housekeeping downstairs;
1914 Everett. 73-74p
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

FOR SALE-GOOD NEAT 3-ROOM
house with Q screened porches, good
cellar, water in house, connected with
sewer; garage. Corner lot 50x12O, near
Cleveland blvd. Gem State college and
College of Idaho. Price right and easy
terms. Call phone 548-J. 71tfc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

FOR SALE OR TRADE HOUSE,
bran new. A. I. Myers, owner; phone
1873 and 1902. 71tfc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

L o 8 ST BROWN FEATHER NECK
piece, Monday morning, Aug. 80, on
South Kimball; reward offered return
to Mrs. c. Hancock, Caldwell, Rt. S.
71-73p
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

FOR SALE-FORD TOURING CAR,
first class condition, $3.50. Buick g.
passenger; bargain. $500. Shank Auto
Co. 72c
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1920-08-27

FOR SALE+5 ACRES ON SOUTH 10TH
st.; fine place for home; $500 crop of
wheat and alfalfa on 1t; price $500.
This Is a bargain. Inquire ]. P. Jensen
corner 14th and Arthur. 71tfc
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-12-30
SHERIFF NAMES DEPUTIES

Homer Vette, sheriff-elect, has
announced his appointments to take
effect January /, 1921. Aaron Gre
go, formerly deputy sheriff under
Sheriff Frank A. Green, has been
appointed under sheriff. The deputy
sheriffs will be the present under
sheriff, w. l.. Johnson, and Frank
Butcher of Grand Blanc, formerly day
turnkey under sheriff John S. Chest
nut. Don Burton of Clio has been
named as day turnkey and J. f. Nit
son, night turnkey. Mr.. Mitson was
formerly engaged in welfare work in
Buffalo and New York city and for
the last four years has been connect
ed with Buick factory No. IL Perry
Gale of Atlas and S. N. Andrews of
w. Court Street, Flint, have been re-
appointed court officers. Mr.. Gale
has charge of Judge Brennan's court
and Mr.. Andrews of Judge Blacks
court