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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Young PeopIe BANQUET

Several months since, the Baptist
young people were divided into four
groups, and soon after an efficiency
contest was entered into which ended
March 1. Group 1, under the leader
ship of Miss Pearl Patison, was the
winner, having made per cent of 81
with Group close second. Groups
2. 3 and gave banquet on Monday
evening to Group l. Covers were laid
for seventy-five, with St. Patrick place
cards specially prepared by some of
the young artists That the young
people were efficient as cooks was
well demonstrated by the fine dinner
served. Following the eats the pres
ident, Miss Martha Lathrop, introduc-
ed Mrs. Cort Zimmerman as toats-
master. The following program was
then rendered: Violin solo by Marga-
ret Zimmerman, accompanied by Jean
nette Motz; toast, the "B" in B. Y
P. u, Miss Middleton; solo by Viola
Hughes; toast, the "Y" in B. Y. P.
u, Mrs Ethel Cooper; songs and
stunts by the Camp Fire Girls; the
'P" in B. Y. P. u, was the next toast
given by Miss Frances Rundstrom;
Orin Baker gave the toast, the 'sU"
in B. Y. P. U. Miss Pearl Patison
thanked the three Groups on behalf
IF Group / for the banquet. The reg
liar business session of the union was
hen held Under new business the
question Of a tennis court On the par
'onage lot just east of the church
vas discussed and a committee ap-
pointed to ascertain whether it was
! feasible project Following the
business session the usual social oc-
aston of games and good fellowship
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Officers Elected

Preceding the address of Mr. Shear
er, business meeting of the Gem
County Farm Bureau was held.
County Agent Berry gave a compre-
hensive report of the years work of
his office, and showed how in the
treatment of livestock diseases in the
culling Of poultry, in the upbuilding
of the dairy industry, in the organi-
zation of the cherry growers, in the
control of pests, in soil betterment,
the growing and using of pure bred
seed, and in other ways, the expense
of maintaining the county organiza-
ton had been a good investment from
a financial standpoint alone. Officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows:
James Kesgard, president.
w. T. Eager, vice president.
c. L. Carnage, secretary.
Executive committee: G. A. Hall,
in charge Of crop improvement; Owen
Dix, livestock; Elmer Rose, pest con-
troll; C. E. Edwards, poultry; w. H.
Sisler, fruit; James Little, ranch
sheep.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
PTAFORE A BIG
SUCCESS
Popular Opera Draws Large And
fence and Pleases.

The presentation of the comic
opera, H. NJ S. Pinafore last Thurs
day evening by the Choral Union was
musical triumph and added more
laurels to the record of that musical
organization. An audience that filled
Liberty theatre enjoyed every minute
of the two-hour performance. The
receipts were s523, and the net re-
ce;pts. which will be given to the Com
munity building fund, will be about
$3.50.
There was not a dull moment dur
ing the entire evening. The pr.n:i-
pals, Mrs. Newcomer, Miss Clara Pc
terson, r. E. Rose, Lou Burton Will
Womack, and w. E. Allen were splen-
did and Mrs. Will Womack as But
tercup and Charlie Gamage as Dick
Deadeye were screams The chorus
made a great hit and covered them
selves with glory. Though so hoarse
from a cold he could scarcely speak
above a whisper, DR.. Rose went
through the motions of singing with
his mouth, while Director Nusbaum
sang the lines, so perfectly that many
did not know but that he was actual
ly singing. The acting of all was
perfect.
The scenic effects were the work of
VIII Thorning, assisted by the Mays
brothers and Max Park, and were both
realistic annd artistic. Mr. Thorning
himself paced the bridge of the big
ship as if he were to the manor born.
The work of the orchestra was fine
and the best, probably, ever heard in
Emmett 1t was under the direction
Of Mrs. Geo. D. Knipe. The entire
performance was trained and conduct
ed by that master, W. w. Nusbaum,
with Mrs. B. o. Clark and Lauren
Dean as stage directors. and these
shared honors with the actual per-
formers in the brilliant success ac-
lieved.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
TRACTOR DEMON.
STRATTON
Practical Adaptability of Fordson to
Farm Work Shown

A demonstration of the Fordson
tractor as a practical farm machine
was given Tuesday by the NJ. & NJ.
Garage, under the direction of experts
from the Salt Lake distributing house.
The demonstration took place on the
Craig ranch east of town and was
witnessed by a number of ranchers.
In blowing, narrowing, disking, and
other operations, the Fordson with the
attached implements fulfilled every
claim and impressed those who wit
messed its performance with its util-
ity.
AT noon, hot lunch was served,
and at night, in Pleasure Club hail.
moving pictures showing the Fordson
in every kind of farming operations
from breaking the raw ground TO har-
vesting the grain, we're exhibited
Pictures of the great Ford plant were
also shown.
At intervals during the showing of
pictures, the Alfalfa quartet sang,
and Miss Batey sang an original song
in which the Ford car was featured
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
NAN and COYOTE FIGHT
FIERCE BATTLE
Spanish Sheepherder Attacked
in Bed - Kills Wolf After
Desperate Encounter.

Andreas Beguistine, a shepherder
for Alex Cruickshank, was attacked
and severely bitten and scratched
about the face and hands by a mad
coyote at the Cruickshank ranch
near Montour Wednesday night. The
sheepherder was brought to town af-
ter the encounter TO have his wounds
dressed.
Beguistine was sleeping with the
sheep in a field on the Cruickshank
ranch, and at about 10 o'clock he was
awakened by his dogs fighting with
the coyote near his bed. The fight
was so close to where he lay that one
of the dogs was thrown on the bed
Beguistine jumped up and the coyote
made iunge at him, going over his
head, then came at the sheepherder
again fastening its teeth in his face,
and with teeth and claws inflicting
deep gashes on his cheeks and jaws
The sheepherder grabbed the coyote
by the jaws and a desperate battle
ensued in which the coyote was lit
orally trampled to death by the herd
er's boots. The sheepherder found
his way to the ranch house after the
fight and was brought to town for
medical treatment.
The coyote was found dead this
morning about 10 yards from the
scene of the fight and its head was
shipped to the state bacteriologist in
Boise this morning to determine
whether it had rabies or not
Beguistine's injuries, while very
painful, are not serious. If it is de- (
termined that the coyote had rabies,
ne will be sent to Boise to receive !
-abie serum.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Squaw Creek Pioneer Dies.

Mrs. George H. Holbrook died Tues
day at her home at Ola, aged 81
years. Thus passes another of the
pioneers of this section who by in
domitabie courage and unceasing toll
have been strong factors in reclaim
ing wilderness. A woman of broad
sympathies and kindly nature, she
was loved as neighbor and revered
as wife and mother. and her passing
has brought sorrow to many hearts.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
ALFALFA MILL BURNS
TO GROUND
Crane Creek Sheep Co. Suffers
100000 Loss When Fire
Destroys Plant.

Fire destroyed the large alfalfa mill
and feed mixing plant on the Clinton
ranch near Hanna shortly after mid
night Friday morning, causing a loss
estimated at between SEQ 900 and
100000. j. E. Clinton, president of
the company, states there was no in
surance
The building destroyed was a three
story frame structure with a full
basement The top floor contained
the mixing bins and machinery, the
second floor the sacking department.
the first floor the alfalfa, and the
basement was used as a storage.
The plant was used to grind alfalfa
and mix it with other feed and with
molasses before being fed to stock.
In past years large numbers of sheep
were fhttened upon this product, but
this year several hundred head of
cattle were being fed At the time Of
the fire the basement contained q
large supply Of molasses.
The grinding and mixing machin-
cry was driven by seven electric mo-
tors ranging from q single horse pow
er to a 5O-horse power The building
was lighted by electricity. During
the last few months the wiring was
overhauled and additions made to take
care Of more machinery and motors.
The original cost of the building and
plant was about $4,000. It is said
about $4,000 has been expended since
then in betterments and additions.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Injured in Runaway.

Charlie Love was severely injured
Saturday afternoon in a runaway ae-
c;dent. Mr.. Love was driving to his
home on the Clinton ranch frern town
with team and wagon. The horses
took fright and became unmanage-
able Mr.. Love was thrown cut of
the wagon and rendered unconscious
He lay on the ground for sometime be-
fore regaining consciousness and
though suffering excruciating pain
to drag himself to the ranch
house where he lived. There he re-
remained all night and until well
along the next morning with no one
to dress his injuries until his wife
who had remained in town with
friends, returned home. He is slow
" recovering.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Baseball Meeting

There will be meeting of baseball
fans at the Commercial Club rooms
Saturday afternoon at o'clock to Sc
lect delegates to represent Emmett
at the baseball meeting to be held in
Boise Sunday, when the organization
of a league, with Boise, Emmett
Caldwell and Nampa as members, will
be up for consideration.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
ELECTION TO APPROVE
CONTRACT
Secretary of Interior Signs Doc
ument After Making One
Radical Change.

BY the signing of the contract be-
tween the government and the EN-
NETT Irrigation District on March z
| by Secretary of the Interior Payne
for the building of the Black Canyon
dam, the question of approval or re-
lection of the contract is up to land
owners in the district At largely
attended meeting of the Water Users
Association Tuesday evening the di-
rectors of the irrigation district were
requested to call an election at the
earliest time possible to vote upon
the proposition, by nearly unani-
nous vote of those present.
The contract as signed differs ma
terially from the tentative contract
agreed upon at a conference of recla-
nation officials and a committee from
the water users association IN Boise ,
few weeks ago. This contract pro-
vided in paragraph So that the dis
trict should pay in the proportion that
the acreage in the Emmett district
bears to the acreage irrigated in the
Black Canyop district, which was
estimated at one-third Paragraph
SO was changed to require the EN-
NETT district to pay one-half the cost,
irrespective of the acreage This
change came as a thunderbolt out of
a clear sky to the water users, and
considerable discussion resulted over
this new feature of the contract at
meeting. A letter accom-
panying the contract stated that the
reason for the new ratio of cost is to
reduce the cost of the Black Canyon
district in order to make the irriga-
ton of those lands feasible and pos
sible.
D. H. VanDeusen presided over the
and the speakers were Sup
erintendent MacLean, E. K. Hayes, G. |
B. Mains, V. T. Craig. ]. w. Tyler, C. |
C. Stinson, R. E. Rose, Henry Ober- /
meyer, A. Shorten, j. Loe Reed and
others participating in the discussions.
It was pointed out that the signing
Of the contract by Secretary Payne
closed the matter so far
IS the government is concerned; that
,he contract, while not what was ex-
oected, is still a good proposition for
he district; that while the increased
expense under the changed contract
will be 40 cents per acre per year, or
g per acre for 20 years, many times
hat amount will be required to repair
md maintain the present system if
he contract shall be rejected; that
he government has so many calls for
unds from other reclamation pro-
ects that it is matter of indiffer-
nee whether this project is underta-
EN- or not
The election will be called as soon
S possible. But before a call can ;
e issued, the contract approval by
he state reclamation department
lust be secured A two-thirds vote /.
j required to approve the contract.
he more nearly unanimous the vote
the quicker will actual construction
-ork be started. Every water user :
ntitled to vote should give the most
areful consideration to this propo-
tion, for upon his decision and his
eighbors rest the future welfare of
very land owner in the district 1t p
a crisis in the affairs of the dis
let It's momentous significance 0
lould be considered with thoughtful 6
,ss and seriousness. II
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

C. B. Bennitt, the very efficient and
courteous bookkeeper in the office of
the Gem Fruit Union, has resigned
his position and will leave Sunday for
his former home at Lewiston, Mont,
to accept position in the advertising
department of the Lewiston Daily
Democrat. He will be succeeded by
James Locke of Boise, whose mar
riage to Miss Vera Whitsell took place
a couple of months ago.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Seriously III.

A telegram received Saturday by
Mrs. Hoppock and Mrs. Bird, daugh-
ters of Frank Edwards of Pasadena,
Calf, brought the saw news of the
serious illness of their father. He
is suffering from hardening of
arteries and but little hope is held out
for his recovery. They are anxiously
awaiting further news by mail.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

the exemplification Of the first degree
was given for their benefit. During
the evening conference of lodge sec
retaries was held, which was attend
ed by Heri' Haylor, secretary Of the
local lodge. Those who attended
were: Ed Reed. Al Hetherington,
Herb Hayior, Eli Lanktree, Guy Day
ton, Tom Maddox, w T. Crouch, Y
B. Munday, James Kinzer, C. B. Pol
ly and Walter Knox.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Wins Coveted Honor

Gene Zachman, VIII ois attending
the Idaho university at Moscow, mas
been appointed athletic reporter for
the Argonaut, the official paper of
the student body of that college 1t
is an honor that has seldom been be-
slowed upon a member of the Fresh
man class.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

are managed. He urged every far
mer to join the Farm Bureau and be-
come part Of this great forward
movement. Farmers Of Gem county
and Of Idaho cannot do better than to
align themselves with the Farm Bu-
reau and give loyal support to those
leaders seeking the rejuvenation Of
the agricultural industry of the nation
and placing it upon a permanent and
sound business basis.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Banks Merchant to Build

Henry Cutler of Banks has started
excavation for q new house on his
lots on Second street, just east Of
Roy Sanders residence, and will erect
a modern house Mrs. Cutler and the
children viii move down this fall from
Banks in order that the children may
have the benefit of the city schools.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Sheep to Market

J. L Guthrie and James Little will
load out Friday II carloads of sheep
and ship them to the Chicago markets.
The sheep have been ranch fed and are
fine specimens of mutton. Jack Mrr-
ray will accompany the consignment
and will not return until about the
first of June, planning TO visit his
mother until that time.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

Ira Tabor, who spent the greater
part of q year in Emmett about a
year ago, Assisting with the work in
the First National Bank, arrived the
first of the week to visit in the home
of c. A. West for a couple Of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Tabor since leaving here,
have bought residence at San Die
go, Calf, and have decided to make
that city their future home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
School Grounds Leveled.

Anthony Peterson, who was given
the contract to level the High school
grounds, completed the job yesterday
and the work has added wonderfully
to the appearance of the surroundings
Of the new building. The grounds
will be seeded to grass and shade
trees will be planted.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Injured by Mule

Senator J. Loe Reed was painfully
injured Friday, when mule in the
barn on the Reed ranch delivered a
vicious blow with his heels. The
hoofs struck on fence post and the
impact threw the post against Mr..
Reeds cheek, cutting a long wide
cash, which required several stitches
to close the wound.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Attend Wage conference.

Joel Brown and Cyrus " Wolfe left
the latter part of last week for Port
land to attend a wage conference as
representative of the Four Ls of En-
NETT. Mr.. Brown returned yesterday
and Mr.. Wolfe will be back Saturday.
No changes were made in the wage
schedules.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
BORN

. To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Knowlton
of Sweet, on March 16, daughter.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. h. Smith, on
March 13, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Davis this
afternoon a 9-pound girl. Mother and
daughter doing fine
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

Mrs. G. A. Warden returned Mon
day from a several months stay in
California. Mrs. Warden visited a
number of Emmett people and rela-
tives on the coast. Her sister, who
was seriously i'll, is slowly mending.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Notice

Owners Of chickens living in the
city are hereby notified that the prac-
tice of permitting their fowls to run
at large must be stopped from and af-
ter March Is. Failure to comply with
this order will subject the offender to
the penalties provided by the ordi-
nance governing such matters.
C. K. McAULEY, Marshal.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Notice

l, the undersigned, wish to announce
that the prominent young men that
were taken into custody on the charge
OF bootlegging and intoxication by
Sheriff Lynn holland and deputy were
not taken into custody at Little Rock.
as announced in The Index of March
10, but instead we're taken into Gus
tody at the L. D. S. hall at Letha.-
Joseph A. Olsen.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Artistic Painting.

Charles Burke yesterday completed
an oil painting Of Black Canyon, the
site of the proposed government dam
and has placed it on exhibition in
The Index window for few days. 1t
is work of art and reflects credit
upon the artist.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Keithiey came
up from Nampa last Wednesday to
witness the rendition of Pinafore
by the Choral Union, of which they
were former members They were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Shane
while here.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Notice

Notice is hereby given that the d.
rectors Of the Emmett Irrigation Dis
trict win sell at public auction in the
office of the District at Emmett, Ida
no, Saturday, March 10, 1921, at Q
o'clock p. M, one Erie steam shovel.
type B, No. 562. Terms cash.
BY order of Board of Directors of
Emmett Irrigation District.
H. HAYLOR, Secretary.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Tine to Plant Trees

Send to US for your cork elms, ros-
ea, shrubbery, etc Full line of shade
and fruit trees, berry plants and
vines - Caldwell Nurseries, Caldwell
Idaho. 23-Ap
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
Odd FelIovs 10 Bo;se

Several auto loads of members Of
the Emmett Odd Fellows lodge went
to Boise Friday to accept an invitation
to be guests of the Boise lodge, and
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron l. Begeman
formerly Miss Hazel Flagler) have
moved from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to
Ann Arbor, Mich, where Mr.. Bege-
man is teaching in law school, and
also taking a postgraduate course
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17
COUNTY NEWS

County Superintendent Ella Reed
is visiting the schools at Montour and
Sweet this week.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

District court will open Monday
morning at 10 O'Clock and probably
xill be in session the greater part of
the week
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1921-03-17

Herman Werle cut his finger quite
oadiy while pruning trees FRIDAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-22
CLAIM BROKERAGE
FIRM INSOLYENT
Prominent New York Brokers
Fail as a Result of
Speculation.

BY international News Service:
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-The fail
ure OF the firm of Herrick and Ben
nett was announced from the Ros-
trum OF the stock exchange Monday
The company Is a prominent stock
Brokerage and financial house. A
statement was issued declaring that
heavy unauthorized speculation Of
'ur Office managers and large losses
sustained by the managers was re-
Tponsible for the smash. A general
" ssignment was made.
The statement declared none OF
'uch speculations or losses was
;nown TO the FIVE partners COM
rising the firm. The office managers
we're charged with studied failure
o have favored customers cover
margin calls.
We had no information as 10
'ur Office managers activities until
asst Saturday afternoon when we
'scovered the situation and one of
hem made a clean breast OF their
'tivities. The hasty and cursory ex-
nination Of our books which we
ere able 20 make over Sunday
Tvinced W. that the best course 10
'-sue was 20 make a general as
-nment Time. however, has not
-pitted us TO ascertain the exact
ditlon OF our affairs but we hope
= condition Is only temporary.
The firm consists OF w. Wilson
errick. F. Eve-siey. Bennett
-ank L Scheffey. ]. II. b. Reb
nm and Franklin w. Palmer. jr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-22
ALLEGE PLOT FOR
CONNECTING GIRL
Investigate Charges of Frame
Up Against Clara Smith
HamOn.
By InternatIonal News service:


ARDMORE. Feb. 2i.-This town
is waiting for all angles OF the
Hamon case before Clara Smith
Hamon goes to trial Although at
tOrneys for the accused woman con-
tinue 10 remain communicative,
persons close TO the defense admitted
Monday that a special inquiry Is con-
templated to present evidence. said
TO connect men prominent financially
and politically as ringleaders of an
alleged plot TO convict the girl. On
evidence now being gathered. 1t was
stated. impends the arrest of persons
in Oklahoma and Texas. who It is
charged. have been framed TO
testify against her"
There is no question that the ac-
cused woman. IL she Is acquitted.
can prove, IL not by existence OF a
her possession her right to a sub
stantial share OF the estate lef; by
Jake Hamon. Oklahoma oil man and
republican national committeeman
who she declares she MORALLY
wounded by accident after the oil
king had threatened physical vio-
lence. According to friends of the
girl, evidence will be introduced at
her trial TO show that she was prom
ised only formal prosecution with a
verdict of acquittal IL she relin-
pushed this claim 20 the estate and
that her refusal Is the inspiring mo-
tive OF the bitter fight being waged
against her.
Reports also are in circulation
hat enemies OF the girl are prepar-
ing to use political influence to dis
qualify a Buck" Garrett. sheriff of
Carter county. from serving at her
trial According 10 friends of Gar
ret, who Is one OF the most popular
officials OF the county. IL such
move Is made II will be because he
has refused 10 lend aid to the con
spiracy alleged to exist to convict the
accused woman.