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The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
MAIN STREET PAVING
RECOMMENDATIONS
E4VORABL Y BY BOARD
Street Will be Paved Entire Length From Curb
to Curb Excepting Two Blocks on the West
Where Paving Will be Twenty Feet Wide.

Al an adjourned meeting OF ths
board OF trustees held last evening
definite action looking toward the
paving OF Main street was taken
when the board passed Ordinance
No. as. measure giving notice OF
district for the hard surfaeing OF the
towns principal business artery.
This is a legal step necessary foi
the accomplishment of the proposed
Improvement. and follows the deeis-
ion reached at joint meeting OF the
board and Main street property own.
ers. held some time ago.
The notice of intention to create
an Improvement district published
elsewhere in this paper. is the result
OF petition presented TO the board
several weeks ago by 4. b. Ripley,
bearing the signatures of over sev-
enty per cent of Main street property
owners. and asking the board 10
form the Improvement district.
According TO the ordinance the
proposed paving will be extended
the entire length OF the street, and
will be full width fcurb TO curb
from the fair grounds to Idaho ave-
nue. (Nibley Channel cornerD
From Idaho avenue to the west end
OF the street the paving will be TWEEN
~ feet in width, according to present
plans.
The cost ~of intersections. accord
ing TO the ordinance. will be assess
ed against all the abuttfng proper
ty in proportion to the benefits de-
rived from the improvements.
The total estimated cost and ex-
pense of the paving is s53,s7s.s0.
divided as follows:
Front footage OF property owners
S37.030.65; street Intersections.
sI6.943.25.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
Takes Kids Out
For Good Time

Friday. June 10. J c. Reiehers OF
the Filler Auto Company. left his
Ford cars. trucks and tractors long
enough to give a group OF little girls
an enjoyable outing Those in the
party were Mary Bybee. Geraldine
Truitt. Byrii Love. Pearl Small. and
Margaret Reichers They left here
about nine O'Clock In the morning.
and without amy definite plans or
destination In mind. they rambled
along until they came to the end OF
the road about a mile above Blue
Lakes grade. Then they left the
car and explored the wonders OF ma
ture along the rim rock OF the Snake
river. Being within hearing dis
lance OF the roaring waters OF the
shoshone falls. they continued their
trip 10 view the wonderful sight OF
an immense volume Of water drop
ping some two huadrsd feet
% it, way 10 the ocean. About this
time ~ith appefites well up. they
'ound nice shady place. and with
ants and birds. enjoyed hastily
prepared lunch OF sandwiches, cakes.
cookies. bananas and oranges. About
ihree o'clock. ~itb arms full Of Wild
flowers and water cress. they return
ID. singing songs aud giving yelis for
Filler. Mr.. Relchers enjoyed the out
ng az much or more than anyone IN
he party He says that anyone who
thinks such trip isn't the life.
should take a car aud bunch OF kid
lies and prove a. Who will be the
next
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
SUGAR BEET CROP LOOKS
FINE. SAYS A. X. HAGAR.
AMlaLGAMATED FIELD MAN

The beet crop In this section Is in
excellent condition. according 10 A.
n. Hagar. of the Amslgamated Sug-
ar Co. who is spending much OF his
lime in this locality.
He states that the hail OF three
weeks ago did only slight damage to
the crop In the Buhi country. but
that the recent rains. made II neces-
sary To give the crop an extra cult
walton. because the ground was left
slightly crusted.
Nearly seyenty-fiye per cent OF the
labor employed in thinning the beets
this season is being done by local
people and the work OF thinning Is
more than fifty per cent finished. he
stated.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
Former "Tar Heels"
At Cet-Acquainted
Picnic Here Sunday
County Fair Grounds Scene Of Festiv-
ity When Sometime Residents Of
North Carolina Gather

Former residents OF North Carolina
neld get-acquainted meeting and
picnic on Sunday at the county fair
grounds here. Lunch was served on
big tables spread in the big dining
rooms. The following with their
families took part in the affair:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Shepherd.
scottsyille; Mr. and Mrs. l.. A. Jones.
Scottsyille; Mr.. and Mrs. Oakley.
Soottsyille; Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Hum
shries, Durham; Mr.. and Mrs. G. F.
Smith, Furches; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. C..
Griffin. Stratford; Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Fleenor. Furches; Mr.. aud Mrs. j..
A. Patton. Marion; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Williams, Peden: Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
smith; Mr., and Mrs. A. l.. HUMPHREYS
Durham; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F, King;
Richlands; Mr.. and Mrs Buren, Land
reth. Stratford; Mr.. and Mrs. G.. +.
sexton, Sparta; Mr.. aud Mrs. Lester
Fender. Furches; Mr. and Mrs. +. +.
Williams. Peden; Mr.. and Mrs. S. II.
Cox. Piney Greek; Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
plummer, Peden; Mr.. and Mrs. X. b.
Williams. Peden; Mr.. and Mrs. G. II.
Evans. Piney Creek; Mr.. and Mrs. II.
l.. Turnipseed. Peden; Mr.. and Mrs.
r. S. Turnipseed. Peden; Mr.. and
Mrs. +. j. Edney, Mars Hin; Mr.. and
Mrs. ii. +. Hill. Furches; Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Fender, Scottsyille; Mrs.
w. II. Haggard. Piney Greek: Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Black. Piney Greek: Mr.. and
Mrs. Alpha Williams. Peden; Mr.. and
Mrs. Apos Wagner. independence.
Va: Mrs. Sarah Cochran. Furehes;
MIR. and Mrs. II. X. stanple. Piney
Scottsyille.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
Sent Canned Fruit
To Gooding College
Birthday Club Thru Mrs. :. A. BEEN
Makes Choice Con-
tribution.

GOODING, Idaho, June l6.-fes-
terday Gooding College received a
choice consignment of pickles. cher
ries. peaches. raspberries, Jellies and
came from the Birthday club OF FIJI
or, who evidently appreciates the
fact that young men and women
away at boarding school appreciate
a taste of real home cooking now
and then
A letter from Mrs. Everett Grif-
fiths Of Burnley. Idaho. states that
each member OF the ladies aid so
ciety Of that progressive little city
a lew extras as she does her canning
viii remember Gooding College. with
this coming summer. while a number
Of other woman's organizations and
young peoples societies are also plan
ming TO help this popular young
thool Of the intermountain empire.
In this or some other way.
Among other gifts received were
Art and Artists" by Clarence Cook.
and the Worlds Great Orations.
by william Jennings Bryan. These
we're donated to the library In mem
OF Mrs. Eta Ratekin Casio by
her son. Firmaa Caste and her sis
ter. Miss Cynthia A. Ratekin-
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16

Morning aud Evening Passenger
Trains Change Time Last
sunday.

Starting Sunday morning new
schedule Of arrival and departure OF
esstbound trains went into effect on
the Bull Minidoka branch OF the o
s. l.
The passenger train going east in
the morning leaves here AZ e:57 a.
m, local or mountain time. This Is
2s minutes later than previously
The passenger train going east In
the afternoon leaves here al 5.42 p
m. local or mountain time This is
IS minutes later than the schedule
in effect preceding Sunday.
The arrival and departure OF all
other trains remains the same.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16

Miss Lillian Crsybiii. daughter OF
the Rev. and Mrs. %. l.. GraybilI. APP
peared in the leading role when the
pageant The Princess was present
81 recently at the commencement en-
ercises OF the Lewiston State Normal
school. OF which she is a student
The Lewiston paper pays glowing
tribute TO the work of the parrici-
pants. and particularly to Miss Gray
bill.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
ROAD REPAIRING BEE

George Drsks reports that a road
bee" was held by residents living
south OF town last week. at which
time extensive repair was made ON
the roads, particularly crossing
hat has given trouble OF late. Those
participating. according to Mr.. Drake
we're W. w. Young. william TIlden.
v. NJ. Harbarts. +. c. Tichnor W. T.
Higginbothsm. l.. L. Williams and
George Drake. Crushed rock for the
repairing was supplied by the Filler
highway district
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
BOND ELECTION FOR Filler
HfGHW4Y DISTRICT WILL BE
HELD TUESDAY JULY I2TH
Bond Issue of $4,000 Proposed to Provide
Funds to Complete State Highway and Build
More Lateral Roads Complete by Late Fall

An election to vote upon the quss-
ton OF the Filler Highway district Is
suing bonas Ia the SUM OF Sso. goo
has been set for July IL. the same
day as the village bond election. and
TO n held at the same place. the VII
iage offices.
Forty thousand dollars of this pro-
posed issue will be spent on building
additional lateral roads. aud the 9th.
er half viii &c TO completing the wesr
end OF the State Highway.
II Is estimated that II viii cost
Sso,ooo to complete the state high
way extension, one half OF which viii
be paid by the federal government.
and II the bond issue IL carried, the
present contractor has agreed to take
the bonds for the highway districts
share OF the cost.
Regarding the progress that has SO
far been made by the district. the fol.
lowing statement IL made
Southwest OF Filler the road will
be extended as far ~ possible toward
the Poplar HIN school and Glover.
West. the road will be extended
approximately A. far as the A. A
Davis corner.
Northwest an extension win be
made to the already planned road.
The Peavey road Is being worked
out at this time.
Northeast OF Filler. the road al
ready started. will be completed ac-
cordins to present plans. and one
mile OF extension Is about nov com
pleted. Additional extension viii be
made with the proposed bond issas.
The Curry road now finds t~o
miles completed.
The state highway has about "
miles completed and good progress
Is being made daily. The entire
state highway win easily be conpIst-
ed before the expiration OF the sprIs-
inal contract
Very likely . map. will be publish
ed showing the above informsi lion
Ia detail.
Before late fall We viii have com
pieted a regular net work Of roads
with good solid main artery inter
secting them east and west.
A new gravel pit has been opened
north OF Filler and a crew OF men
and trucks are workisE twelve hours
q day 10 accomplish a. mach ss pos-
sible before the fall rains.
Considering the obstacles. prab-
ems and muuitadinous troubles that
have arisen and confronted all the
Highway Districts. the Filler high
way district Is considered 10 be- in
better shape than any other district
IN this county Mr.. " n. Walton.
who Investigated the Twin Falls
highway district. made a similar
tatement--that the Filler Highway
District had certainly accomplished
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
Ford Car Prices
Again Take Tumble

The reduction In the price OF Ford
cars effective Juse Z. varies from
SIS to $50 a car Lob. Detroit Ac-
eording theJ. G. Reieherr. 81 the ~
Ter Auto company. the new prices
are as follows.
Ford chassis lists at $500. q re-
duction Of SIS. the roadster Il $3.50.
q reduction OF szs. Touring car.
sans. a reduction OF SIS: coupe
ssss. reduction OF $50. sedan
1859. q reduction q sss: and track
chassis. s4ss.s reduction Of $50.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
WITNESSED LAYING or
BITULiTHIc PAVING

Members OF the Village Board
Tuesday. inspected the paving being
done at Kimberly BY the Warren Con-
struetion company.
The Kimberly paving Is bituIitssc.
the type used generally IN Twin
Falls. The board members viewed
the laying OF this paving AZ kfnb~riy
at the instance Of @. H. AcCorkie.
a Warren Bros. representative.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
BIG LIVESTOCK
EXCURSION WILL
BE TOMORROW
District Farmers viii Tour Section
of County la View Flocks
and Herds.

Tomorrow has been set apart by
livestock men OF this district for a
Livestock Excursion" On that oc-
easion number of farmers. breeders
and livestock men In general. Will
take a junket across portion OF
the county.
The purpose OF the excursion Is TO
provide persons interested I'm live
stock development In this section an
opportunity TO see the herds and
flocks OF better animals" being
raised on district places. The lines
OF the tour will be necessarily con-
tracted from the initial plan because
OF the inability of many OF those
who would like To join the caravan.
TO leave their farms at this time OF
the year. The original plan con-
templated three-day trip, but that
length of time proved too long for
the great majority OF the farmers.
and condensed form was adopted.
II. +. Powers. farm bureau agent.
one Of the inspiring geniuses OF the
plan. announces that the trip will be
started At Bull at o'clock Friday
morning and will finish at the Irwin
ranch east OF Twin Falls, in the eve
ming. On the tour the company will
stop at the principle ranches enroute
to inspect swine. cattle, horse herds
and sheep flocks- The noon hour will
be spent at the fair grounds In Filler.
when luncheon will be served and
an Interesting program given on sub
jeets OF livestock husbandry. There
will be some prominent speakers with
the company.
Among these will be f. r.. Cam
mack. field dairyman OF the extern
sion department of the University Of
Idaho: Mr.. Rinehart. OF the exten-
sion department. and representa-
tive from Swift q company.
Business Men Eat
Business men and others OF Filler
are asked and urged to take dinner
with the party at the fair grounds /
Friday at 1880 o'clock.
II is understood that the Catholic /
ladies will serve the big meal. for
which a moderate charge Will be
made. One OF the ereameries OF
Twin Falls viii donate a packer OF I
Ice cream for the dinner: the Bull
cheese factory will supply some OF
heir product and other home Insti-
buttons will give the diners a taste
1f what Is being manufactured In
he community.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
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ONLY TAN PAYERS CAN
VOTE AT BOND ELECTION
MIST REGISTER SOON

In order that tax payers may
vote In the $4,000 municipal
> bond election TO be held Tues
day. July ~. IL is necessary that
all such electors again register.
Frank r. Albin. village clerk.
is registrar OF election. his head
quarters being at the Filler Ele-
yator on Yakima Ave. north u
the railroad track. Registra-
tions are now being made. Ae-
cording TO the ordinance adopt
ed by the board last week. they
will continue until the Saturday
preceding the election. July ~.
ONLY TAX PAYERS ARE
ALLOWED TO VOTE. AND 1T
is NECESSARY THAT ALL
VOTERS REGISTER FOR
THIS ELECTION.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
Legion Post Meets
Friday Evening

A meeting OF the American Legion
post has been called for Friday sighi
az Reybroco hall
A number OF important matters
are expected to be considered at the
assembly, among them being the
choosing OF delegate from the local
post to the state convention OF the
legion which viii be- held in KeIlog
during August.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
JOE sTRoMPF iosEs SIGHT or
EYE IN BsRBwIRE ACCIDENT

Joe strompf OF Council. formerly
In the butcher business here. may lose
the sight OF both his eyes a. re-
suit Of an injury received seven weeks
ago He has already lost the sight
OF his right eye. the accident be-
inE the result OF running into piece
OF barbed wire.
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16

Bingham and Smith. contractors.
have started the erection OF = four
room residence on the Jesse HAHN
line property south OF town. The
building will be OF bungalow type.
and will be located east Of the pres
ent ranch home. Mr.. HsinIiss's par
ents will occupy the new structure
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1921-06-16
BIRTHS

Relatives have received word of
the birth OF ten-pound daughter at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs Irviag
Mott. Lons Reach. Calf. Mrs Mott
before her marriage was Mas Nay
Fsrr Munyon,
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26
FARMERS CHARGED
WITH MURDER Of
ELEVEN Ne EGR0ES
HAS BEEN REMOVED To JAIL
NEAR ATLANTA. GEORGIA FOR
SAFE KEEPING.
ny Associated Pres.

ny Associated Pres.
ATLANTA. March 25.--A general de-
nial To charges that he had worked ne.
srocs In pconagc and then had eleven
4 them killed when they threatened
tn run away. was made here tonight by
John Williams. Jasper County farmer.
who was brought 10 the Fulton County
,owcr for safeguarding.
williams. who was indicted an n
charge II murder yesterday at Coving
ton. Georgia. during grand july In
vos,igatlun of the finding of three ne
grocs In river near there, told story
uf long fcud between his family and
ncighborS who. he said had threatened
to break our nccks In the federal
courts"
The charges against Williams were
made by clyde Manning negro n
iorcr on the Williams plantation. who
with another negro. Clyc Freeman. wai
brought here yesterday and held In con
ncctlon with the ease. The confession
attributed to Manning describing hov
he. under fear of Williams, hsd knock
ed four negroes IN the head With an ax
and buried them IN "a pasture and hov
five others had been taken across Int
lNcwton County and tied To- rUcks an
Thrown In the river 20 drcwn Cnl
three bodies have been discovered IN
search of the river.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26

Panhandle citizens were rewarded
Thursday forenoon for their enter.
prising spirit and furcthought, when
headed hy Judge J. Sid o'k"cfe, SEC.
retary ~ the Panhandle Chamber u
Commerce and Judge ! & Paul.
president uf the Panhandle Rank. ac.
companicd hy large delegation of
live citizens there ''stormed' the
special of President ". H. story ~
the Santa Fc system, and showed n
sample ~ Gull NJ, "a uil under his
nose.
BOYS. this smells like the real
stuff" shouted the ioyial railroad
head. and he quickly added. We'll
have o. Increase our siding facilities
and erect a new depot here. 10 ac'
commudate the uil movement from
here Whether this statement was
made In SERIOUSNESS ar not. II had
the desired effect. and there were
many lusty cheers and uprorious
handclapping. ~ the popular official
waved farwell 60 "oilStirrcd Carson
county capital"
A fine boby hoy was born Ia Mr. an,
Mrs. ". \. Bladsdcl. six o'clock sun
day morning. AZ the same time I
showing ~ oil was discovered IN th'
s,..ss ~. Thn a.raasro that In, xs,.l
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26
GULF WELL CONSIDERED SURE bet" BY
OIL FIELD SCOUTS; INTEREST UNABATED

L. on was sold tu the Gulf Refining
company by Mr.. Bladsdcl and ". ~.
Fudua. In thu clation over the oil
We'll young Hlasd.l was christcncd
James Gulf. Mr. Blasdrl says. "For the
hoy's agc ! am hoping this well IL
rot 'dusicr
Buyers Numerous.
With realty prices soaring IN Pan
handle. and leases IN Carson county
climbing skyWard not only IN close
proNimiiitv to Gulf No 2.hut ai points
more remote from the sccne ~ on
Grafton. large crew Of experienced
men lahorod through the day Friday.
placing six inch CASING IN the well for
the purpose q shutting out th. coving
foramtion.
Great loads 1T casing were constant
ly moving toward the well. and the
forces were busy setting these In place.
~ that quanti;iv, mcasur" Of the Yield
~ the pay stratum may be determin
I'd Examination proved that the oil
was still podring into the hole. dcspii"
the cavc.in. After being covered dur
ing Thursday night. when the hole was
opened Friday morning. n gas spray
frcighted with oil. was seen Tn shoot In
20 the air. This gave rise 60 the ru
NOR that the well bid fair 10 blow In.
Despite the interest caused by ths
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26

unusual display among the laity. the
seasoned ~ men see, - in NO wnv
r"rturh'd hy reason of the discovery
Thcr" h fine showing of reserve In
The attitude Of these OH field veterans
they have - far as the initiated ar,
concerned a sugT, siion uf what has
hcn playfully called the poker face
their fac'll attitudes are well calcu.
lated e. exhaust the resuurccfulness
oi physioguomis,. and still no imprcs
sion ~ the mental processing behind
the immohilc masks. are secured
This h. well. Tor dcspitc the alihI
held ~ every man wDu has really been
tt'cd IN the fires 81 the field. ther,
have been multiplied thousands at
stories. leaks and other outcrnp
pings ~ alleged 'insidc information
accredited To 'drillcrs" and others wh,
are constantly on the job" The IN
,ensi,y 81 desire fur Information. cause,
the brains ~ many 90 become fortil,
through the stress uf Imagination. and
numerous luricd. highly colored piece,
oi gossip gain currency and thcr
they're Off" a rumor once wei
launched and repeated by a few per
sons u even fair reputation. there 4
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26
TWO MEN INJURED
WHEN CARS CRASH
ACCIDENT OCCURRED on ROAD
BETWEEN AMARILLO AND
wAsIiBuRN

Two men were injured about II o..
clock last night eight miles east ~ Am.
arillo when two Ford trucks collided.
The men, I'D Yolton and J. J. Mentooth,
both of Claude were returning to their
home when the accident occurred.
Due to defective lights the two ears
collided. according tn Policeman Jack
son who was the firs, man to the scene
II the wreck when word was brought
to the city for help by one of the truck
drivers The driver ~ the Ford truck
belonging 10 Swift and Company whc
crashed with the two men escaped with
few scratches.
yclton received broken leg ana
Menztooth "A broken arm. The tw,
men with broken bones were brought Z,
81. Anthonys hospital In an ambulance
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-03-26
ALEXANDER HOWAT
AND 3 ASSOCIATES
ARRESTED TODAY
MEN RELEASED On BOND AND
ARE TO APPEsR FOR TRIAL
ON APRIL ..


PITTSBURG. Kansas. Mar. ?5.--
Alexander Howat. president of the Kan.
ans Mine Workers Union. and August
Dorchy. willard Titus and Hcarl Max.
well. members of the district executive
board. were arrested here late today on
order q Attorney General Richard j.
Hopkins. charged with contempt Of
court In calling a strike In the Patton
Coal company's mines here last Mon.
day.
Orders also We're issued for the arrest
" James McIlrath and John Fleming.
also hoard members. but they had not
ncen taken into custody late tonight.
Howat and the three board members
were arralrned befoue Judge Andrew ].
Curran and released on $500 bond each
20 appear for hearing April 6. They
we're given until March 80 20 file an
answer 60 the charges.
TIE complaint filed today by Attor'
ney General Hopkins. who came here
this morning. accompanied by tao mem
hers of the state court OF industrial re
lations. charges the union officials with
having violated permanent injunction
hy Judge Curran forbiddlng them q
call strikes In the Kansas mine fields
The strike involves about $50 men
The union leaders explain that the cal
was issued after the company had laiC
of a night crew. they aielge. through
spite work. Company officials contend
the night crew was laid of because N
a reduction In the demand for coal.