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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
HE IS AN HEIR
Man Who Boosted of Having Been In
Thirty JaiIs Gets Wealth.

Robert w. Patton's penchant for jails
has brought him luck. He probably
will share half of a 100000 estate, ac-
cording to relatives who found him
through a published Interview which
he gave TO reporter when he sought
winter lodging at a Jail in Concordia,
Kan.
Patton had been arrested for va
grancy and told officers he had served
In 30 jails so far this year. He
expressed the hope of lettering his
record before the end of the year.
Then Patton's sister at Seward,
Neb., who had not heard from him
for eight years, read of his longing for
Jail life and fastened to Concordia
with an attorney. County officials
there were not hOspitable, however,
and refused to board Patton. AS a
result he continued his quest for q
nice warm Jail for the winter season,
and went to Chester, Neb., where he
was accommodated. Patton was To-
Gated by his sister there. He will
be taken TO Lincoln, where the estate
will be divided.
The attorney told officials In Con-
cordia that the will provided that Pat
ton must appear before January 1.
1921, or forfeit his rights to the es- |
tate. Patton has not decided whether |
he VIII accept the fortune or continue
his search for a comfortable jail.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
INCOME TAX FACTS
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Frequent inquiries are received by
collectors of internal revenue from
storekeepers and other business men
as to whether the taxpayer in bust
ness for himself may deduct from his
gross earnings an amount of salary
paid to himself. Wages or salary
drawn by a taxpayer from his own
business are more in the nature of a
charge out of profits than a charge
against profits. If deductible they
would merely be added to his income
and the effect would be to take
money out of one pocket and put il
in another. Therefore, claims for
such deductions are not allowable.
Salaries paid to minor children EN-
ployed in the conduct of a taxpayers
business are not allowable deduc-
tons. If, however, son or daugh
ter has attained majority, or is al
lowed free use of their earnings
without restriction, a reasonable
amount paid as compensation for
their services may be claimed.
A farmer who employs a man to
assist in the operation of his farm
may deduct from gross income the
amount paid for such services. Like
wise, if he employs a woman whose
entire time is occupied in taking care
of the milk, cream, butter, and
churns, or if her services are devot- |
ed entirely to the preparation and |
serving of meals furnished farm la
borers and in caring for their rooms, !
the compensation paid her is an al |
lowable deduction. If, however, she
is employed solely in caring for the
farmers own household no deduc-
ton can be made.
In arriving at net income upon
which the tax is assessed, deductions
may be made for ordinary and neces-
sary business expenses. The revenue
act specifically prohibits the deduc-
ton of personal, family, or living ex-
penses. Such expenses include rent
for home, wages of servants, cost [
Of food and clothing for the family, {
of children, land all items
connected with the maintenance, well $
being, and pleasure of the taxpayer J
and his family"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
BOSSES ROBIN CLUB

The Boise papers have been pub
fishing several recent articles about
their Robin Club to protect and feed
few scattering robins that have
been seen about the city during the
month of February.
That's nothing" Payette has or
ganized Cat Club for the purpose of
killing cats to protect the young ro-
bins that Matched in January.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
DELEGATES TO OLDER
BOYS CONFERENCE

The Y. NJ. c. A, High School, and
Church of God of Payette, were well
represented by Horace Arment, Robt.
Belknap, Howard Tomlin, Ralph
/ Walker, and Pastor Argyll Houser as
| leader. From beginning to end they
drank in the good things of life as
! given to them by such able speakers
as Mrs. Jean NJ Ellis, Character
Analyst, Prof. w. F. Vance, Rev. E.
NJ. Keller, Rev. ]. A. Glendeening,
and many others.
Robert Belknap said of it:
THE Southwest Idaho Older Boys
Conference held at Nampa, February
IL, IL, 10 was interesting from start
to finish, and to those that had the
opportunity to go, they were well re-
paved as we had the pleasure of hear
ing such men as Prof. w. F. Vance
of Idaho College, Rev. ]. A. Glen
denning of Boise, A. E. Yount of
Portland, Ore, and many others.
''The theme of the Conference was
-Four Square," and it produced a
thrill to the audience, when at the
close of the last session, to see some
100 young men stand and join hands
with the intention of living more
like the -Four Square Man."
Horace Armept this impression:
81 received a clearer idea and bet
ter understanding of a -Four Square,
Man That man is not we'll proporH
toned until he developes these
four things: the spiritual, the men
tai, the physical, and the social side
of life"
Houser said: THE address of eth
Mayor Kerne of Nampa, or that of
Mrs. Jean M. Ellis was worth the
time and money spent for the Con-
ference. Among the striking sent
ences we recall were these:
Never before in the history of
he world did we need real men so
badly. We need young men who are
Wiling to lay down the bat and go to
,ray."
We invite You to the coed things
If Nampa and not the bad"
The day will come when you
will want Christ"
Have you gold mine under
our hat?'"
II you do not get up in the early
1orning, you are either old or SICK
A crouch is mans way Of hay
1g Mysteries
You can't study and continue to
moke cigaretts.'
We need students in High
chool who are not simply counting
edits"
conference Theme: 1.-THE Four
I'D Man" Luke 2:b2.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

While riding on a train one day ]
saw a man wearing handouts. Be
side him sat his wife Soon she said
to him, John, shall 1 bring the chill.
dren down to see you electrocuted ?"
The man looked astonished and
said, "You ought to be ashamed of
yourself suggesting such thing"
That's just like you," she remon.
strated; you never did want the
children to enjoy themselves. Sci
ence and Invention.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
Searching For
Oil and Gas
(By w. A. Bartlett)

After we have learned that oil and
gas have benn deposited in porus
sands under the surface of the
ground, with layers of alright
shales above and below them, the
first thing to consider in the search
for oil and gas fields is to determine
whether the strata which show up on
the surface Cor out-crop) are of the
proper age to cover oil-bearing sands
below.
The study of geology has made it
possible for an expert to classify
these sedimentary layers, and to de-
termine in what age or era they were
laid down. In this work the fossiliz-
ed remains of shells and plants
! found in these layers are of great
value in determining what each layer
is, and biologists become as familiar
with them as farmer does with diff
ferent breeds Of cattle, or different
kinds Of trees. If the surface layers
are of the same age as layers in
other oil fields, the geology is favor
study the structure, or the manner
in which these layers have been bent
or folded for the migration and stor-
age of oil and gas.
Structure.
This is done by measuring the dip
or slope of these layers where they
come to the surface or are exposed
on hill-sides, railroad cuts, canal
banks, or river banks. If certain
layers come to the surface with
slant of ten degrees in several places
over a mile or more Of land, the lay
ers below it probably slope at the
same degree, and in this way it is
possible to map out and chart these
underground layers almost as accur-
ately as if they were exposed on top
of the ground. In this way drilling
sites are selected where the oil and
gas comes nearest to the surface and
is stored in the greatest quantity.
other indications of oil are studied
such as flows of natural gas, seeps of
oil, or colors Of oil in springs or wa
ter wells. A geologist cannot tell
how much oil or gas can be struck,
nor at what depth, until after a !
field has been developed; but under |
favorable conditions he can give
valuable advice as to the best place i
to drill and where not to drill. The |
larger oil companies of the country !
constantly keep several high-salaried |
biologists in their employ at all times |
and upon their judgement hundreds |
of thousands or millions of dollars
are expended in search for oil and
gas
The United States Geological Sur
vey and most of the State govern
ments employ high class biologists
who assist legitimate companies by
reporting on the Geology and Struc-
ture of prospective oil fields.
Note: In my next article I will
attempt to show why oil development
work attempted in this district years
ago was not done in the most scien.
tific or business-like manner.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

I'm going to get nice little wife.
I'll have coy little home, well cook
ed meals, my slippers ready for me
when 1 get home at night, my pipe
always handy to me and peace and
contentment for the rest of my days"
you never ought to marry"
why not?"
well, when man has a dream
like that he ought not to risk waking
up. Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
ORGANIZING NEW LODGE
IN PAYETTE

knights & Ladies Security Bene
fit Association, greatest fraternal in.
surance issuing several kinds: Whole
Life; Paid up at 70 years; 20 pay:
Accident & Sick benefit; Homes &
Hospitals for Members; Social fea-
lures. See monthly rates:
1924 yrs, 80 cts. per month.
$3.50 yrs, 80 cents per month.
1924 yrs, $1.00 per month.
1888 yrs, $1.10 per month.
4O-44 yrs, $1.2O per month.
1915 yrs, I1.40 per month.
AZ yrs, $3.50 per month.
As yrs, $1.65 per month.
40 yrs, $3.50 per month.
SO yrs, $1.95 per month.
81 yrs, $2.2O per month.
So yrs, $2.55 per month.
SO yrs, $2.S5 per month.
Sd yrs, 1925 per month.
Charter Members free initiation.
Wanted: Assistants and Deputies;
big salary. Anxious to meet all old
members. Will organize at X. p.
Hall, Weiser, March End, p. m.
G. e. WILSON. Organizer.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

1.-THE best rewards" said the emf
nent physician to body of students,
come, of course, to the established
specialist. For instance I charge s25
for a call at residence, $40 for an
office consultation and SIS for tele-
phone consultation.
Say, DOCTOR" said a chap in the
rear, chow much do you charge a
fellow for passing you on the street?'
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

What the country needs just now
more than anything else, is to stop
talking about stringent times; go
right on with our business affairs;
sell what we have to sell at the mar
ket price and keep the wheels of
progress moving. You may have to
sell what you have at less than it
cost, but there is no use in holding
it for the price is not going to ad-
vance. The merchant who has goods
on his shelves must mark them down
to the present purchasing price and
the farmer who has products to sell
must forget the abnormal prices of
the last few years and break loose
the gorge of wheat, oats, corn and
other products that have damned up
the river of progress. The freight
rates that are still held at the high
peak, must be reduced to help move
the gorge. The manufacturer who
has bought his supply of raw mater
ial in advance must forget his ficti-
tious profits and sell his products at
a corresponding price with that of
the present price of raw material
The sooner we forget the conditions
brought about by the war, and the
greed and grating for wealth, the
sooner we will get back to smooth
sailing. But, just now, the most i'm
portant of all-don't borrow trouble
and bring about more Tightening of
business by talking hard times.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
LUMBER TAKES ANOTHER DROP
Lower Costs Will Stimulate Building

LUMBER TAKES ANOTHER DROP
Lower Costs Will Stimulate Building
Since the first Of November, the
local price on lumber has taken a
second drop and it is expected re-
newed activities in the building line
will take place.
Since the first of June 1920, the
items of lumber used chiefly in
frame construction have declined in
price from thirty to forty per cent;
shingles have also taken a decided
drop, present day prices being $3.50
per thousand less, or approximately
forty per cent.
Fir flooring is now quoted at
$4,000 per thousand less than mid
summer prices. Hardwood flooring
has declined $4,000 per thousand
since November LIST.
Sales Manager e. w. Pease of the
Boise Payette Lumber Company
states that the general reduction in
building materials has already oc-
casioned a marked increase in bust
ness and he predicts that citizens
who have been deferring building
on account of high prices will now
start building operations and there
by he looks for the housing diff
culties to be overcome to large de-
gree.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

The sick man had just come out of
a long delirium. where am II" he
said feebly, as he felt the loving
hands making him comfortable.
Where am I? In Heaven"
NO, DEAR cooed his loving wife,
Il am still with YOU Successful
Farming.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
FUN WITH THE MEDICOS

How does yo' feel dis mawnin'
Joe?"
81 feels bad-mighty bad! 1 wish
dat Providence would have mussy on
me an take me-"
How can you expec' it if you
won't take de doctors medicine?"-
Successful Farming.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

III anything comes to worry you,
cast it aside; forget it," advised the
great specialist.
Thanks, DOCTOR said the patient
"Ill remember that when your bill
comes in"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

II will examine you for s10," said
the specialist.
"All right, DOCTOR" replied his pa
tient. IF you find it, I'll give you
half"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

Waiter-I beg your pardon, sir.
Your check doesn't include anything
for the waiter.
Old Man Grimm - Well, why
should it? / didn't eat one did 1?
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
Proof of 1t.

isn't Hal a live wire?"
81 should say so! He touched. me
for a tenner this morning and / tell
you, he shocked me-"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17

TOWN LOTS, at bargain prices.
! See Boyd Swanson. Jxn.27-tf.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1921-02-17
C. F. THAYER.

Scene at the unvelllng of a tablet
on the statue of John Paul Jones in
Potomac park, Washington. The tab
let was erected by the Sons of the
American Revolution to commence
rate the founding of the American
navy by Americas first naval hero.
Newark post., 1921-12-28
Happu NeW Year

New Year is just day, after
all. But like other anniversaries,
it does represent a milestone in
the calendars routine. And this
is we'll. In spite of all the jokes
cracked on New Years Resolu-
tions, it is not amiss to look 'be-
fore and after" and make new
reckonings of our course. tbs
another beginning. Last years
events file past us in review and
Yesterdays blur into Memories
casting pleasing shadows that
only Recollection can give. And
Tomorrow, at New Years time,
leads us on. with Hope and
Courage attending. Nineteen
Twenty-One with its Ambitions
and Regrets, it's Success and
Failures, is gone. We stand
and read the inscription on
another milestone, - Here
beginneth 1922" Whatever
lingering regrets there may be,
only tomorrow can forget.
The same with men, business,
communities, State and Nation,
next year will be what we hope
today and will-to-do tomorrow.
- To have lived and had part
in the stress and sorrow of war,
and in the strain and suffering
of the days following is a won
derful privilege. Now to remain
and be a force in the dawning
days of peace and reconstruc-
tion is an opportunity that
should challenge all that is in us
to do.
It is with zest that we set our
watch to the time of the New
Year and start on the march OF
another. New scenes, new terri
tory, new problems and Difficult
ties-all lead on. So with the
spirit that inspired the Past, let
us resolve that our lives, our
town, our State and Nation
shall be better for us having
lived in this day. Whatever the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of promi-
nence or official or just a neigh
borly word or act--ours is the
chance to hope, ours the will tc
do. With such a resolution pro.
jected into daily action and con.
tact, why should we wish you
Happy New Year-for it will
be. Then may it be.
Newark post., 1921-12-28
Source of Political Power

With the coming on of winter,
forecasts are being made of
next years political campaign.
Rumors of little conferences
and leaks from committees, Of
fetal and self-appointed, lead
one, at all acquainted with the
preliminaries of the game of
politics, to prophesy more than
usual off-year election. Those
taking now active part are am
bilious either for office or in
fluence. Experience tells us that
at these conferences the wishes
of the rank and file are not re-
ceiving much consideration.
This can be counteracted-and
easily, too, if that rank and file
will just once sense the power
that is theirs. Farmers, busi-
ness men, mechanics and pro-
fessional men-those who do the
daily work of the country fail
to realize their power and there
by neglect important duties of
citizenship.
This State can have as it's ma
tional, State and district repre-
sentatives Whomsoever the
voters want. This is not a plat
form platitude but a definite
and serious fact. The great ma
jority of voters leave the selec-
tion of candidates to the party
committees or clicks, so called,
in control. This makes the choice
for the voter often mere mat
ter of selecting the lesser evil
The power of the voter is not Sc
much in the election of the
ticket as in the selection of the
men who make up that ticket
The farmer or business man
having a civic and patriotic in.
trest in his government, desir-
ing only that his party be repre-
sented by men best equipped
and by experience best qualified
can, through the primaries, alb
solutely control the. situation II
making his choice of candidates
to be presented at the polls. NJ
greater opportunity ever pre-
sented itself to the present vot
ing generation. For with the
women, honestly desirous of ex
pressing an influence worthy o1
power, the ordinary citizens
. unused to political mechanics
Newark post., 1921-12-28

be started is question that has long
been unanswered to the people of
Newark. But invariably when some
public matter is started someone
starts rumors that tend to take some
Of the brightness off the affair. In all
probability this is the reason that the
local community spirit is dormant but
if Saturday nights celebration is a
forerunner for the coming community
events that are to be scheduled here
it looks as though things were going
to be much different.
Newark post., 1921-12-28
JUDGE HEISEL
LOSES BATTLE

Continued from Page 1.)
1890 he was admitted to the bar and
began his practice of law in Will
mington.
After the deceased had returned
from Chicago he took an active part
in politics and twice ran for a seat
in the Legislature. On one occasion
he was defeated by one vote.
The funeral will be held from the
late home of the deceased tomorrow
at II o'clock, with interment in the
st. Georges cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, one
brother, Herbert 7. Heisel, of French
town, N. j., and two sisters, Mrs.
Walter Smith and Miss Beulah
Heisel, of Wilmington.
In September, 1912, Judge Heisel
was named a member of the Code
Commission of Delaware to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Chief
Justice Lore. Governor Charles B.
Miller appointed Judge Heisel an
associate justice on October Ia, 1914,
to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Justice Victor B
Woolley, who was appointed to the
United States District Court. His
term would have expired October 49,
1926.
Prior to his appointment to the
judiciary, Judge Heisel was leading
figure at the Democratic party con-
ventions, and as national delegate
he supported former President Wood
row Wilson at the Baltimore conven.
tion in 1912. He also served as a
member of the Democratic State
Committee and the New Castle
County Committee prior to going or
the Bench.
Governor Denney will name the
successor to Judge Heisel. Under
the State Constitution the Senate will
| be called to convene within thirty
days to confirm such an appointment
The new judge will have to be &
member of the Democratic party, the
constitution providing that not NOR,
than three judges of the law judges
shall be of the same political faith.
Among those whose names hav,
been mentioned as possible successor
to Judge Heisel are Richard
Rodney, of New Castle; forme,
United States District Attorne.
Charles F. Curley, of Wilmington
and James H. Hughes, of Dover, an,
former Judge William H. Boyce, o
Dover.
Business Administrator Wilkinson
yesterday had the flag at the Univer
sity of Delaware placed at half-mas
4 as a tribute to the memory of Judg
Heisel, one of the most distinguishe
alumni of the institution.
The death of Judge Heisel wa
generally regretted by those VIII
knew him., particularly by his asso
ciates on the bench and members o
the bar. -
Newark post., 1921-12-28
COMMUNITY AFFAIR
COST BUT $71.65
Continued from Page One.)
To auto for Mr.. White 500
18TH 65

Balance, to be turned over

Balance, to be turned over
to Choral Society Treas. S 2.S5
"The committe wishes to thank
through the Post the people of New
ark and nearby points for the support
they have given this first service, by
their attendance. This was particu-
larly gratifying considering the
weather conditions that prevailed
Saturday Eve.
"We also want to thank VIM. White
for the spirit he showed in coming to
Newark to lead our folks, and hope
that we may have him with us again
on similar occasions.
"We also want to thank Messrs. A..
F. Fader, E. C. Wilson, F. Strickland,
Mr.. Shew, Mr.. Jacobs, Mr.. Gates for
their able work on lighting tree and
grounds.
"Also thanks are certainly due and
extended to both Town Bands, which
so ably rendered accompaniments to
the carols and played befire and after
the meeting.
again extending thanks to all who
helped to make Newark's first Com
munity Christmas service success,
"We remain,
.s. ''The Committee"
Why lumors of this nature should
Newark post., 1921-12-28
List of Sales

List of sales reported by w. ..
Armstrong:
JANUARY administrators sale
of real estate and personal properly
of Levi Murray, deceased, "A mile
west of Newark, o'clock.
JANUARY 12-Horses, cattle and
farming implements. Atwood Hanna
Lancaster Pike near Hockessin,
o'clock.
JANUARY 10 Thompson NC
Cormick, near Yeatman's .Statloni
horess, cattle and farming imple'
ments, sale at l o'clock.
FEBRUARY .9-S. c. Lomax
horses, cattle and farming lmple
ments, near Cooch's Bridge. Sale a
II o'clock.