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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF GRIMM GROWERS
Organize for Purpose of
Marketing the
Seed

May 20, 1921, will be looked upon
with real historical significance by
the Grimm growers Of Bingham
county and Of the state Of Idaho,
for, 1t was on that date that the most
important gatherings to seed growers
on, the AberdeenSpringfleld tract
took place. Sixty-one progressive
Grimm alfalfa seed growers banded
themselves together at that time for
the express purpose Of marketing
Grimm alfalfa seed. These sixty
one growers produce approximately
n per cent Of all the Grimm alfalfa
seed grown in this section of Idaho.
The, first meeting was held at Aber-
deem In the morning Of the tweitieth
and thirty-0ne growers stepped up
to sign the agreement and contract
binding themselves together as a
unit In the marketing Of their Grimm
alfalfa seed. The splendid turnout
Of Grimm growers at such busy
time Of the season showed the keen
interest which, the sign-up later
proved, existed in the association and
the organization committee felt
keenly gratifled over the splendid
results of their labors.
The contracts are now binding and
II full force and effect. The next
step Of importance to the association
membership will be the election of
i've Incorporating directors. These
will be elected at q meeting especi-
ally called for the purpose and which
has been set by the. organization COM
mittee for June 8, at the Grandview
school house at 2 p. m. Only signed
up members can vote at this election.
As soon as these directors have been
elected the articles Of Incorporation
will be filed, manager secured, and
the permanent work of the associa-.
ti0n started.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
DEDICATE TABER.
NACLE SUNDAY
Largest, Attendance oi
Any Conference
Held Here

The regular quarterly conference
OF the BlackfoOt stake was held In
the new tabernacle May 21 and o.
The attendance far exceeded that OF
any conference in the history of the
stake, Notwithstanding the fact that
the stake has been divided twice and
the present Blackfoot stake repre-
sents only portion of the original
Blackfoot stake. There were 2343
present at the Sunday afternoon ses-
sion and most all of them were
seated.
President Heber J. Grant, who
presides over the church in, all the
world, and President Charles H.
Hart, of the first council of seventy,
were in attendance and were the
principal speakers. Presidents Mark
Austin and Nathan Kicks Of the
Fremont stake and Heber G. Aus
tin and Charles w. Hansen Of the
Bingham stake were also in attend
ance and addressed the conference.
The Lost River stake was repre-
sented by elder Farley P. Black.
President James Duckworth pre-
sided over the conference under the
direction of President Grant and was
assisted by Counselors Heber C. C.
Rich and Nofear Davis.
Every ward and branch in the
stake was well represented and the
message of the conference will be
carried home to those who could not
attend. We were also glad to note
the presence of many of our friends
who are not of our faith and we hope
they will come again.
During the Sunday afternoon ses-
sion President Grant dedicated the
beautiful tabernacle to the Lord and
this together with the visit to our
stake by the president of the church
will be an interesting bit of stake
history which will long be remem-
bered.
Much timely counsel and encour-
agement was given by the various
speakers. Considerable credit was
given the people for the manner in
which they had built the tabernacle
and paid for it in so short time,
even while prices and labor have
been so high. Appreciation was also
expressed for the manner in which
the contractor, E. M. Anderson, had
given attention to every detail.
The saints were urged to learn
and live the gospel of Jesus Christ
as taught by the written and spoken
word Of God and thereby be leaders
unto salvation.
The stake. choir furnished the
singing, H. Andrew Benson conduct
ing.
Luncheon was served in the social
hall during the noon hour of both
days so that people from a distance
would not have to drive away to
dinner. This gave opportunity for
get-acquainted handshake.
Saturday night pageant, repre-
senting early incidents. in church
history, was given, under the direc-
tion of the Y. M. and Y. Il. NJ. I. A.
officers. 1t proved to be quite in
teresting as well as education and
much credit is due those directing
and also those who took part
Contributed.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26

tractors and the weather clerk that
the street was so soft and cars sink.
Ing in so deep, but he had done his
part and lost considerable time wait.
ing for repairs. and the city will take
the matter up, with the contractor
with a view of having the repair bill
paid.
Councilman Bergman said the
city has no indemnity bond to pro-
tect 1t from suits from Just such
claims as that during construction
of the water plant, altho it has q
bend from the contractor. ]. IL
Early had called attention to low
rate of indemnity insurance IL writ.
ten in connection with the con-
tractor, and If suits were brought,
then the city would not have to de-
fend, but simply leave them to the
insurance company and the con-
tractor. It would cost the city $126
to be included in the bond with the
contractor, he paying something over
$500 for his protection. It. was re-
ferred to the city attorney.
Mr.. Early said the city might wish
to carry insurance against accidents
due to. horses getting scared at the
city sprinkler or by it's c0lliding with
cars. 1t would cost $42 for policy
of that kind. Mayor Peck said he
had noticed this danger and one ac-
cident had already caused loss to
q driver of a team in which there
was colt, and there might be more
of them. The matter was referred
to the city attorney.
Councilman Taylor asked about
the inspection and supervision of
construction work on the water sys-
tenn. He said the work was under
way and it needed an engineer right
on the job to see, that pipe lines were
laid straight and on proper grades
or levels. James Young replied that
he was engaged for that and is in
specting what little work is now
being done. 1t is expected that the
paving will be finished in three
weeks and he will then be free to
give all Of his time to that work,
but at present it requires much of
his time on pavement work.
Different members spoke on the
subject and expressed determination
to have every foot of the system in
= Continued on na1o f0up
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
METROPOLITAN MEMBER HERE

Franklin Clarke is visiting this
week with relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mason and Mr.. and Mrs. H.
P. Soule. Mr.. Clarke has spent the
past winter in Chicago studying
music. It was his intentions to pre-
pare for the Orpheum circuit but an
opportunity for a more successful
career was offered him and he has
signed contract with the Metro
politan Concert company featuring
Madame Rodgers, soprano, and a
noted English tenor. They will
spend this summer in Los Angeles
and San Francisco leaving the
first Of September for European
countries.
Mr.. Clarke spent the winter in
Blackfoot about three years ago and
was known for his accomplishments
in playing the piano. His many
friends and acquaintances wish him
success in his new endeavors.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
MANY MATTERS COME BEFORE CITY DADS
IN LONG AND BUSY SESSION TUESDAY
Getting New Garbage Dump; Banks to Pay Inter
est to City; Enlarging City Hall Offices
and Much Other Business

The council had q long busy ses-
sion Tuesday evening, lasting till
nearly midnight, and resuming at
o'clock in the morning. The i'm
provement committee report the
pressing need of new garbage dump
and hiding or covering the unsightly
mass in the old one. The finance
committee, whose chairman is a
banker, recommended that the banks
shall pay interest on the daily bal
ances and also maintain the city
warrants at par for the present at
least. The council is starting. right
away to organize an improvement
district Of seven blocks on Shilling
avenue to remove the poor soil and
rubbish from the seven central street
parks, haul In fine rich soil and ma
nure and seed it down and set to
shrubs according to plans yet to be
adopted by landscape artist. The
city hall is to be remodeled some
what in the basement, q heating
plant installed, and a new council
chamber and police court room pro-
vided.
At the opening of the session, Mrs.
Volpert and Mrs. Eppestine informed
the council that they had been
notified to make a cleanup of the
Volpert premises and remove q stock
Of dry hides in storage there. They
wished the council or committee
to visit the place with them and 70
over the problems to see just what
1t was best to do. They said they
had an investment in hides there
that were being kept in the best con-
dition possible and that it would be
a damaging change to have to move
them.
Captain Allen, police magistrate,
suggested the need of codifying the
ordinances and having a condensed
printed book of them for reference
so person would not have to read
such mass of matter every time a
new question of law came up. It was
referred to committee.
H. V. Mcclellan called attention
to bill of $49.25 from garage
that repaired his car after having
cOllided with manhole of the city
sewer that stuck up too. high or
where the street was too low during
the muddy time in March. 1t was
supposed to be the fault of the con-.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
American Legion
To Have Program
Sunday Afternoon

Sunday morning the Ameri-
can Legion members will meet
at the legion hall from where
they will march in a body to the
Methodist church. Rev. Gill;
Ian will preach q sermon that
will be appropriate for the oc-
casion and especially for the
legion men.
In the afternoon the legion
8 will hold services at the ceme-
tary when Rev. Butler will give
q prayer and there will be q
speaker present who as yet has
not been designated. The
American Legion member will
decorate the graves Of their de-
parted members and will carry
out their ritual.
There will be no legion SER
vices Monday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
Stores To Be Closed
Monday; Do Your
Shopping Saturday

Following the resolution of
business houses to close on New
Years Day, May 80, July 4,
July "a. Labor Day, Thanks
giving and Christmas. the busi-
ness houses will not open at all
next Monday.
Housekeepers are reminded
to do their Monday shopping on
Saturday, and country people
are advised that only drug
stores, eating houses and ga
RACES will be open for service.
The former practice of open
ing for an hour or two In the
morning has been discontinued
because it prevents sales people
from taking trips that require
the unbroken day or two days
as in this event. Some people
wish to arrange to be absent
from town from Saturday night
until Tuesday morning.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
CITIZENSHIP DAY
In BLACKF00T
Would-be Citizen Can
not Name the
President

tuesday was citizenship day a
court in Blackfoot, and a goodly
number of applicants were there
with their witnesses. There was 9
special examiner to bring out the evi
dence before the court, and he was
kindly but firm in his attitude to.
ward prospective citizens. Here are
some Of the questions and answers
made by those who professed quail
fications for citizenship and the
ballot:
Who is the president Of the United
States?
I don't know.
What is congress?
| don't know.
What does the president do?
He is all over the United States.
What does congress do?
l don't know.
Dou you take any newspapers in
your home?
No.
Don't you take your county paper?
No. ....
: But you are raising a family.
Don't you subscribe for your home
paper for them to read so they will
know what is going on about them? ?
No.
You ought to. 1t will help to edu-
cate them and help them to learn
our language and our methods of
onorotinU Tho huofn occ opI uovorp
ment. Your honor, I ask that this
mans application be held up until
such time as he shows he has studied
the constitution of the United States
and our government.
Another Case
Do you believe in our form Of gov
ernment?
Yes sir.
You have studied it have you, so
that you know what a republic is?
Yes sir.
Tell me how it differs from q
monarchy.
Well, I don't believe I could.
Who makes the laws in this
county?
The senate.
And who else.
The president.
And who else?
/ don't know.
Do you, read English in your
home?
Well, some.
Do you speak English at home, in
your family.
Some of the time.
What newspapers do you take?
We don't read newspapers.
No newspapers at all?
Not even your county paper?
No sir. .i.~
If the court please I suggest that
this application be held up till this
man shows that he has an earnest
desire to become an American citi-
zen and to know and use our form
Of government.
Another Case
How old were you when you came
to this country?
Thirteen years old.
Did you go to school here?
Yes sir.
Did you marry an American
Continued on page eight
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
COURT NEWS

Frank Harris was sentenced to
serve from one to fourteen years in
the penitentiary on a charge OF
larceny.
A. L. Holt was given a fine of $50
for felony and in case of nonpayment
sentenced to serve it out in the
county Jail at the rate Of 81 per day.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
MONDAY PAPER EARLIER

To enable the printing house
bunch to have the full holiday
Monlay we will publish four
page paper on Saturday afternoon
and mail it Saturday evening.
Advertisers and others wishing
announcements in that issue
should have them ready on Sat-
urday forenoon accordingly.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26

Those graduating from the ninth
B are Marjorie Albertson, Beth Corn,
Elizabeth Cherry, Lucille DeHart,
Nora Jones, Sarah Jones. Ruth
Kohler, Marie Rhiel, Bernice Stults,
Daisy Smith, Dorothy Taylor, Clara
Vanderwood, Effie Walburn, Marga-
ret Wilson, Grace Wagner, Vera
Stockings, Florence Hatmaker, Or
Vile Alfred, Marvin Drew, Ray Kim
ney, Dan oMrgan, Virgil Mcdonald,
John Oborn and Carol Simmons.
Those graduating from the eighth
grade are: Robert Thompson, Fam
ME May Ezell, Kenneth Taylor, Ru-
lon Alfred, Rhea Alfred, Warren ALI
red, Keith aBrrette, Wesley Boice,
Rose Ball, Bonita Bollble, Ethel
Griffie, Ireta Hatch, Allen Hess, Mar
sella Hunter, Helen Johanasen, John
Hale, Edgar Ketchum, Virginia King,
Milton Lyon, Cyril Larsen, Lafay
McDaniels, Cecil Miltonberger, Reu-
ben Moon, Ellis Murphy, Alden
Merkeley, George Malm, Roy Neider.
Margaret Pendelbury, Phrona Payne.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
Commencement for
Junior High Will
Be Held Tonight

The commencement exercises for
the junior high school will be held
in the high school auditorium this
evening at o'clock. The students
will meet at the Central school at
7.30 and will go in a body to the
high school where they will present
the following program and receive
their certificates:
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
POLICE COURT

A. E. Frandsen was fined SO and
costs, which totaled $13, for speed
ing Wednesday.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26

Do your shopping Saturday; Mon
day the stores will be closed all day
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26
REPAIRING ROAD

The following named men met at
Wasley's corner on the Rich lane
Thursday afternoon and under the
direction of George Ezell they will
repair the road in that section and
especially the bridge that has been
rendered unapproachable by the re-
cent high water. Some Of them will
furnish teams and other machinery
for this purpose: Roscoe Rich,
Walker Rich, John Coumerilh, r. =.
Hansen, J. o. Morgan, H. Q. Taylor,
Tom Cosgrove. Joe Thorpe, JEFF Yam
dell, Fred Seeger. L. B. Dustin, Geo.
Butler and F. G. Christ.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1921-05-26

The Cleaners will meet Friday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. H. B.
Snodgrass.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-01
STONTNCTON

The first electrical storm of the sea- son Sunday afternoon Wish a heavy doWnpour of rain, at 2.30 o'clock lasted until p. m. Lightning struck two plac- es, the first time it hit large cable in front Of R. M. Delegrang&s ga- rage on Main street, causing it to curl in many shapes. The second time a chimney was struck on the house oc- cupied by Mrs. C0ushlin and family, on Water street. The back of the chimney was nearly torn off. The electric fluid enered the roof burning a large hole and running thence to the bed room of one of the members of the household. anq burning the corner and side of a blanket that was on the bed. Mrs. Coughlin felt the shock as she was in the sit ting room at the time. The Stonington fire department responded to the alarm which was rurg in and extinguished the blaze on the roof.
 Monday evening the Casino at Weuue- tequock had a large number of auto mobile parties from here to attend the dance.
 The Woman's Relief corps served din- ner in Brayton's hall to the members of the G. A. R. and Boy Scouts, and all who assisted in decorating the sol diers' graves in both cemeteries here. l The Stonington band escorted the Portu- 1 gese fraternity to the graves of the de- 1 ceased members.
 Owing to the severe storm Sunday the l Holy Ghost society did not parade as was scheduled, but postponed their pro- ] cession until next Sunday.
 l Monday morning, Ford Eagle boat, No i 20, from Boston, came into the dock al
 Pendleton's wharf with the band from
 the Boston Musical school, bringing the
 marines, numbering about 100, from the l Newport Navy yard. They marched tC l the trolley station and were conveyed tC Westerly to take part in the parade
 there Monday morning. They returned
 about 3 o'clock. The Eagle boat car sries crew of between 50 and 50 and
 is about 250 feet in length. Many wenr
 aboard while she was doclled here Elton Powers, who has had the Boy Scout signalling training was the only
 one near at the time the boat approached | the harbor and noticed the signalling O
 the captain, asking for guidance in here he immediately answered the signal anC
 assisted the visitors to make the land ing safely.
 ] Frank E. Pendlet0n of New York hal
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-01

the accident he measured the distance from where the horse lay to the location of the machine and it was 92 feet. He saw Louis leave for the pasture with the horses.
 Becllie Levine, of New York, another boarder at the Wolinsky home last sum- mer, said she Wa ssitting in a hammock near the house when the crash came. She saw the hirse on the left side of the road and the machine some distance away She saw Louis leave with the horses but. did not notice whether he was i leading them by ropes or halters. l Ben Bogaciuk, of North Franklin, who said he bought and sold horses testified i that he tried to buy the horse in ques- tion from Wolinslly for $25O bst the lat l ter would not sell it.
 l Arthur B. Small, salesman for the Jordan Automomoble company. gave ev- idence that the depreciation on the car would not be over s125 in years time. From Apr1 to J5une, 1920 it depreciated obout S35. car should stop within 35 or 40 feet after striking the horse.
 Mrs. Small one of the passengers in l the machine was recalled an dsaid the car was on the right side.
 The case of Thomas Nara vs George Rood comes up this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock.
 John B. Edgarton, state motor vehicle inspector, was on duty in this city Tues day at his office in the townbuilding. Eff teen persons made application for licenses
 The play Green Stockings, given Mon Iday evening by the senior class of Wind ham High school, proved a great success The play is to be presented at Soutl
 Willington. Members of the high schoo committee were in that place Tuesday ar
 ranging the stage for the play Tn,
 members Of the cast will go by automobiI
 to South Wilmington.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-01
MYSTIC

Mir. and Mrs William E. Dickinson of Providence and MT. and Mrs. Chester w. Kelley ot Tuoisset. Mass, have been recent guests of Mrs. Frank Dickinson
 Judge and Mrs. Robert A. Allyn of Holyoke were guests of Mrs EmeIine Allyn. Monday.
 Miss Emily N. Murphy of Providence was home for the holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Holmes and son. Jeremiah, have returned to Bridge port. after a visit with relatives here.
 Mrs. Mabel P. Moser and daughter Caroline. of Hartford, were guests over the holiday of Mrs. Mosd1s mother. Mrs. Marion o. Pomeroy. Dr. and Mrs. Rhodes Burrows were visitors in Norwich Monday.
 Ira r. Moves of New Haven was home for the holiday.
 Lucius Wilcox of Norwich has been a visitor here. Mir and Mrs. John R. Wheeler have returned home rom their wedding jour. ney.
 MT. and Mrs James Stark of Brook. lyn have been recent visitors here. Mrs. John Mcdonald of Groton was 8 caller here Monday. MT. and Mrs. E. c. Paige were in Gull, ford Monday Mir. and Mrs. John F. Moves and daughter, Frances. are at their cottage at Groton Long Point Captain Charles P. Maxson is at hi, | home in West Mystic Clifford Gates of Newport was a re l cent visitor here. Mrs. George W. Wilcox has been a
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-01
PLAINFIELD

The second annual sale. supper and en. tertainment given by the Girls Friendly society took place at St. Paul's parish hall Friday. The members of the society waited on the supper tables. candy, ice cream, grab bag and fancy work stalls, After the supper, the following entertain ment was presented: Piano solo, Miss C. Sanford; piano solo. Miss Higginbottom i; farce comedy-Margery c. Doris Baxter !: Harold Spaulding, George Kay; Forbes Smith, Frederick Lever; Doris Street, An- nie Crocker; Isabel Brookins. Mollie Bax- ter; song, entire cast piano solo, Miss Emma Kay. From the quantity of fancy articles sold and number of suppers served. the sale promises to be a success. The large crowd was well pleased with the supper and entertainment. The pro- ceeds from the sale will be added to the church fund.
 Memorial day in Plainfeld was very quiet. A number of people were visitors out of town, while few outsiders came to Plainfield for the week end. A large number of Plainfeldites atteaded the ded- ication ceremonies in Meosup and helped in that impressive ceremony. Providence, l Baltic, Norwich and Arctic welcomed some of the local people.
 | Nearly 100 couples enjoyed the Ideal
 singing orchestra of Webster, Mass, at the dance in the Community house Satur- l day evening. A number of Danielson and Webster people attended the affair. These
 regular Saturday night dances have proved quite an attraction and a number
 of the best dancers in eastern Connecticut always attend them
 The second game between the PIainfieid Bantams and the Baltic Bantams, which | was to be played Sunday, but which was postponed because of the rain, will prob ] ably be played 8 week frorn Sunday.