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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-22
Springing Free of the Roof.

young girl battling with the heavy
snow with a frail broom.
"She doesn't make much progress"
he observed to his hostess. "If you
will lend me your shovel l will soon
clear a path around the house for her"
He lifted his cap politely, explaining
his purpose. Alice Brill, young, frail,
grateful, bestowed a winning smile
upon the friend in need. She an
nounced frankly that they could not
afford to pay for the service offered.
you needn't worry about that" he
declared lightly. 1T will make me feel
the better for doing a little act of
kindness, so near to Christmas"
Darlon regarded Alice Brill with
more than ordinary interest. He had
heard the girl and her father in the
next house discussing their neighbor
1t seems that the father of Alice had
sold some store property in the town
for over four thousand dollars, repre-
senting about all he had in the world
He had hidden it in his bedroom,
some one forced open the window and
Brill awoke next morning to find his
little fortune gone.
Darlon worked sturdily at sidewalk
and garden paths and had pretty near
ly completed his task when Alice came
out on the rear step.
II wonder if it would be too much
to ask you to get the ladder and climb
up to the kitchen roof and push off
the massed snow there"
Darlon was only too glad to grant
the request. He was pushing the last
shovel Of snow over the cave troughs
when he startled Alice, who had come
out again to watch the progress of his
work by springing free of the roof,
waving dark object in his hand.
II found it lodged In the gutter
spout, where it must have fallen from
the hand of the thief" he announced
breathlessly. 1T Is a pocketbook
filled with money"
Just that it was, and Rolfe Darlon,
q welcome spectator to the wild de
light of the Drills, fingered long in
the house, blessed by the gratitude of
MI DIlll anu BEdulllui
What more natural than that they
should invite this cherished guest to
Christmas dinner, for a royal one they
were sure of now, but DarlOn sur
prised them and congratulated him.
self In appearing neat, trim and in a
new suit, for at the lodging house
that evening he found an unexpected
letter from his estranged uncle con-
tanning a liberal remittance and ask
ing him to return to the home root
and forget that they had ever quar-
relied.
Merry Christmas, indeed it was for
that little group, and when Rolfe Oar
Ion babe Alice Brill good night after
day of rare enjoyment and happi-
ness he wondered If the ardent hope
of his soul might become a reality be-
fore another yuletide celebration in
his winning Of Christmas bride.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-22
Your Home Creamery

Needs the cooperation Of the Daryman, the Merchant
and every individual of this district in its effort to build
up the DaiTying Interests and an institution of which
Boundary County may be proud
We are not asking something for nothing" If we
cannot give the dayman just good and fair treatment
he gets in Standpoint Spokane, we can not expect
to get his products. But we can and will
If we do not give the public as good if not better
Butter than be bought from outside creameres we
will not complain if we do not get the business. Try
BOUNDARY BUTTER. IF it is just as good then why
not keep your money at home and help build up home
enterprise?
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-22

~ MANN L oh0"s Nhyf ~ -
:: :: !: :: !: !:
fSsSG regular Christmas
5flM gift for mel" OBJ
AdSST1 served Rolfe Oar
INK AZ Ion hopefully, as he
V2y N awoke from night
IN Of profound slum-
Der and glanced ont
through the street
window of the chill
bleak lodging house where he was one
Of wanderers who had no other home
As he descended to the well-heated
office room of the institution he paid
little attention to the lounging crowd
of idle and battered men. He paused
pair of erutches by his side. He
slapped him in a friendly, familiar
way on the shoulder.
IF | can only get a snow shovel"
he observed, Il will see to it that your
meals and lodging are well provided
for over Christmas"
BLESS you, my friend I" murmured
the other gratefully. you have been
very kind to me-" and Darlon left him
with a genial good-by and started
forth for day of hard, earnest work.
Darlon was passing some cottages
adjoining one another when the door
of the nearest one was opened and
pleasant faced lady beckoned to him.
"You look as If you were seeking
work. she said. Would you clean off
this sidewalk and a path to the coal
shed for half dollar?'
BY the end of an hour he had his
task completed.
"you must come in and share our
lunch, IL you WILL" invited the young
lady. CHANGING to glance through the
window he noticed In the next yard
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-22
A Holiday
Romance
Ytv.>k.

Copyright. isai. Western Newspaper Union
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-22

4; Page 355, Records of Boundary
County, Idaho.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
SALVATION ARMY TO
-" p ...'' START BUILDING
Will Put Basement in This
Summer, According to
Colonel Barker

Colonel William Barker, executive
officer Of the northwest district OF
the Salvation Army, was in the city
this morning comforting with Ensign
Knudson regarding local Salvation
Army matters. Colonel Barker is on
a tour of Northern Minnesota and
will 20 to International Falls from
Bemidji making a trip by auto across
the northern end Of the state to Bau-
dette and Warroad and back, by the
Red River route.
While in the city, he was in con.
ference with local contractors with
reference to the starting Of the new
building which is to house the Sal.
walton Army and which, will be built
on the lot owned by them on Mime
sofa avenue between Second anc
Third streets. It is the plan of Colo.
mel Barker to put the basement OF
the new building in this fall so that
the local corps of the organization
may have headquarters in. which te
carry on their activities. The build
ing will be 40 by 100 feet. A root
will be placed on the basement this
fall and the work Of the Army will be
carried on in the Basement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
NORTH DAKOTA FARMERS
APPEAR BEFORE |. E. E.
Relation of Freight Rates
TO Economic Condition
to Be Explained
(By United Press)

Bismarck, N. d., Aug. 15.--The
stringent economic condition of the
North Dakota farmers as augmented
by the high freight rates will be the
testimony which the North Dakota
delegation will give before the Inter.
state Commerce Commission hear
ings on high freight rates opening to,
day in Washington. The original pc.
tition was sent in by the Kansas
board of railway commissioners, but
all grain states will be represented.
Farm economists from this state
headed by Rex Willard Of the agri-
cultural college and V. G. Smart,
member Of the board Of railroad COM
missioners, will present statistics on
the decline in wheat prices starting
in 1920, together with the stationary
nature of freight prices which are
still at the peak. Others in the dele
cation from North Dakota are G. W.
Hoffman, Buckoo, and Frank San
ford, Valley City.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
CANOE PARTY EXPLORES :
NATIONAL FOREST
(By United Press)

Ely, Mimi, Aug. 15.-The first
organized canoeing party to pene-
trate the Superior national forest was
to leave here for the deep woods to-
day.
:. Representative citizens and news
papermen, guests Of the Minnesota
Ten Thousand Lakes association,
were to start for the Canadian Dor
der in motorboats, going through big
water until they reach the forest sta
ton where the seven-day canoe trip
will conduct the party through
begins. Forest rangers and guides
streams and rapids and over portages
on the circle trip.
Arthur C. Carhart, recreational en-
gineer of the United States forestry
service, will head the tour. Ivan
Cope, secretary Of the Ten Thou
sand Lakes association, and Carl c.
Dahlgren, supervisor of the Superior
national forest, organized the tour.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
Sim Fein Parliament Must
Now Accept or Reject
Terms Offered p"
TERMS UNDERSTOOD
TO BE GENEROUS
Irish People May Be, Asked
to Vote Upon Terms as
Submitted
(By United Press)

London, Aug. Is. --- by Ed L..
Keen)-The struggle of centuries
recalled climax today with the Brit
ish demands on the Sim Fem that
Ireland accept membership in the
British empire as a dominion. The
state of Ireland lies with the Sim
Fein parliament. It meets tomorrow.
It was believed that peace terms
might be submitted to the Irish cleo
torate for acceptance or rejection.
In England, it was believed almost
unanimously, that the government
peace terms were generous. The
premier's reply to DeValera's demand
for extension of terms was considered
fair and reached the onus of Ire
lands situation with the Sim Fein.
Lloyd George was to motor in to-
day from his country home, where he
went Saturday just before all the
Irish correspondence was made pub
lie. 1t is believed he would have moth
ing further to offer until the Dali
Eirainne had made it's choice-peace
or war; The belief was that the
Welshman, through publishing the
correspondence between himself and
DeValera, and the letter of General
SHUTS to DeValera, had solidfied the
support of his country.
1t is believed that DeValera took
pains to leave the way open for fur
Their negotiations. so.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
TUBERCULOSIS TALKS
]DRAWLARCE CROWD

A lecture was held at Puposky Sat
urdav evening on the subject OF
"Prevention of Tuberculosis, Care OF
Patients and sanatorium Life. "
There were at least $50 persons pres
emit. including many from Bemidji
and outside points. The meetlng
was scheduled to be held in the nall
but on account of the large attend
ance it was necessary to hold it IN an
adjoining tent of AN evangelist.
Drs. Byington and Forth and Miss
is. J. Hill, superintendent, spoke on
these subjects and their remarks were
enthusiastically received. DR.. Mil
lington, a tourist of Des MONIES,
spoke, expressing his great surprise
and delight at the work being done
bv the Lake Julia sanatorium and
staff.
This was one of the most interest
iva meetings held in northern Mime
sofa and shows that the people are
taking a deep interest in giving their
assistance to the services being rem
dered by the Tri-County Commission
for tuberculosis.
1t is becoming more and more evil
dent that with the proper isolation OF
tuberculosis patients and proper pre-
vention and proper treatment of the
patients, tuberculosis will be practi-
cally exterminated in a few years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
INJURED PAINTERS
J SLOWLY RECOVERING

Vernon Hawkins, one of the two
PAINTERS who fell from scaffold
while painting the exterior of the old
armory Saturday when the rope which
held the scaffold broke, is able to be
out of the hospital today. Although
badly shaken up and cut no fractures
were found to have been sustained
and it is expected he will be fully re-
covered in a short time. The other
man Harry Price, who was more
seriously Injured, is still in serious
condition although physicians believe
: he has even chances of recovery.
Price was very badly cut and bruised
but no fractures of bones have been
reported. He is at st. Anthony hos
rital and it resting easily, it is re-
ported, at present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
BAD FIRE in SHEVLIN p.
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Dell Amadon Property Burns
Together With Tools and
Machinery

Fire broke out about 3:15 Sunday
morning in the Dell Amadon prop
erty, which was being operated as
blacksmith and general repair shop
by w. N. Parker. The fire had gain
ed such Roadway before being discov-
cred that practically nothing could be
saved. 1t was only by determined
work on the part of the citizens that
the adjoining property, belonging to
F. Paulson, escaped with slight dam
age.
The origin of the fire could not be
determined.
Aside from the loss of the build
ing, the tools and machinery, belong.
ing to w. N. Parker and, household
goods belonging to D. Amadon, were
destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $4,000,
with no insurance.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
DOUBLE WEDDING AT !
WILLIAM WALLACE HOME

On August 18th, at the home Of
VIM. H. Wallace, in the presence of
relatives and friends, Judge Brennan
performed the ceremony at a double
wedding, the young couples being
Matte Lee Graves, eldest daughter
of VIM. Graves of Eckles, to Wn1-
johnson of South Dakota, and Beulah
Slaughter, granddaughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. H. Wallace Of Eckles,, to
Dell Grow Of Bemidji. A wedding
supper was served to the relatives,
Both young couples expect to make
their homes in the town Of Eckles fcr
the present.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
MERCHANTS LUNCHEON !.
AT $50 THIS EVENING

The merchants, members of the
Civic and. Commerce association, will
meet at $50 p. m. luncheon to-
night in the association rooms. The
meeting is the regular monthly meet
ing of the merchants department of
the association.
A program will be given after the
luncheon, in which the Misses Tropp-
man will contribute several numbers.
A 'spep" talk will be given by Mr..
Noble Of Cincinnati, Ohio, and ar
engagements will be discussed for the
next market day. All: merchants are
urged to be present at the luncheon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
ICY" THOMSON TO AWAIT
~ JUDGES VACATION
(By United lPress)

Austin, Aug: 15.-R. j. "Cy''
Thomson, accused Of embezzling
more than million dollars, is the vic
tim of ;".vacationist."
County Prosecutor Otto Baudler
held up the case while he was on va
cation: He has just returned. A. w.
Wright, one of ,Thomson's attorneys,
has. been called to, Seattle on bust
ness, and even if he We're here the
case could not proceed. Judge Neigh
an has departed for parts unknown
on astwo weeks, vacation. 4 !.
III Despite the delay, "Cy" is in high
spirits in the Moore county Jail. 4. q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
MORE MONEY NEEDED TO
STOP LIQUOR DELUGE
lBy United Press)

Washington, Aug. 15.-Additional
appropriation, totaling one million
dollars, is needed to stop the flood Of
liquor now being struggled into the
United States. Dry enforcement Of
ficials announced today that with the
increased appropriation the coast
guard service would be able to set up
a blockade along the coast.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
STARVING RUSSIAN
: CHILDREN 10 GET FOOD
" asTss n III ne sas., III Ii \, n
American Food Will Reach
Pestrao,gsrad and Moscow
BY Middlee- ,of Week
CRY United Press)

Riga, Aug. 15.-Starving children
lin iPetrograd and Moscow will get
their fillaof American food by the
middlesISof this, week, according to
reports TO-DAY. Walter Lyman. Brown,
chief of the American Relief. Commits
sion, is expected to complete nego-
tiations with the Soviet delegation to-
day. The most important matter to
be decided on, is the size and makeup
Of the relief staff, which are to enter
Russia. -. - =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
FARMERS PROTEST. r%.'.r. s."~
TERMINAL FREIGHT CHARGES
(By United Press)

Washington, ID. c., Aug. Is
Farmers Of the northwest today en-
tered protest against rules which
require them to pay freight rates to
terminal markets on farm products.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion was conducting hearing on the
application Of the farmers for aboli-
ton of the rules.
T.. w. Putnam of the Minnesota
railroad and warehouse commission
and Thomas eastman, Owatonna,
Mimi, former state senator, were
here to represent Minnesota at the
hearing.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
PoCKETBoOK RETURNED

Saturdays Pioneer carried a
"Lost ADJ Of pocketbook con-
tanning $4,000. The pocket
book was returned today and
reward Of $500 paid the hon.
est finder. *.
The best results are obtained
through Pioneer Want Ads. Try
one when you have something
to sell, trade, or when you have
lost or found anything.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
LEONARD WOOD TO BE
GOVERNOR OF PHILIPPINES
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 15.--President
Harding intends to put leaning post
in the Philippines, at the door of the
Orient. His proposition, it was learn.
ed today, is to keep this government
fully advised on conditions in the
Far East during the disarmament
conference in Washington. The first
step will be the appointment of Gen,
eral Leonard Wood as governor-gen-
eral of the Isles. Official announce
ment of the appointment is expected
to follow receipts of the report of
the Wood-Forbes commission, due by
cable from Manila this week.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
GRANT VALLEY FARM BUREAU
DISCUSSES CHICKEN CULLING

The Grant Valley unit of the Farm
Bureaus held their meeting July 31st
at. the home of John Suckert. The
meeting. was well attended and many
important questions were decided up
on. A. number of the members are
going to- take,up chicken culling. The
club is going to have their first fair
exhibit this year and Geo. Becker is
to be in charge. Il, ! ! g..
An excellent picnic dinner was
served by the host and hostess, Mr..
and Mrs. John. Suckert, in their
grove. '.5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
WISCONSIN BEE-KEEPERS'
ASSOCIATION IN SESSION
(By United Press)

Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 10
The Wisconsin Bee-keepers' associa'
ton will be in session here all week,
discussing problems affecting this
growing industry. Honey and bees
wax production in Wisconsin has as.
sumed tremendous proportions, ac-
cording to directors of the associa.
ton. Manufacturers of bee-keepers
supplies are exhibiting their wares
during the convention. Keeping up
the supplies is in itself large in
dustry, they said.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
FLOODS AGAIN ENDANGER
PUEBLO HIGHWAYS
(By United Press)

Pueblo, Colo, Aug. 15.--Railroads
and highways here were damaged to-
day by a flood of water from the
Fountain river. Although the water
was not rising rapidly today, police
were stationed along the banks to
warn residents in the bottom lands in
case the river should flow over its
banks.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
GUSHMAN EXONERATES
DETECTIVE FROM BLAME
(By United Press)

St. Paul, Aug. 15.-Before Leo A.
Gushman died last night he. made a
statement generating Detective Will
liam CASTOR, who shot him Saturday
morning. Gushman mistook three
detectives for bandits and flourished
q revolver. CASTOR fired first. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
PACKERS REPORTED TRYING
r. TO ABOLISH s-HOUR DAY
(By United PreSs)

Omaha, Neb., Aug. 15.-The "Big
Five" packers are again attempting
to abolish the eight-hour agreement
with employees and reduce wages
when the present contract expires,
representatives of the packing house
workers meeting here today, were in
formed by their lender. The leaders
met to consider what action will be
taken when the present agreement
expirs, September 18th.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
ARREST BOX CAR ROBBER
MAY SOLVE ROBBERIES
(By United Press)

Devils Lake, N. d., Aug. 15.--
Great Northern detectives believe
that through the arrest Of Walter
Holfstrom, Is, switchman, charged
with the theft of $500 worth of mer-
chandise from freight cars, they will
be able to solve the mysterious box
car robberies,, which have been going
on here for some time. Detectives
believe others are implicated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
NEW SUPREME COURT :
RULING EFFECTIVE TODAY
(By United Press)

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 15.-Effec-
tive today is the new ruling of the
state supreme court for the filing Of
affidavits of prejudice against dis
trict court judges.
Such affidavits hereafter must
designate the nature Of the action,
date issue was joined, date Of the
opening Of the term at which case
is to be tried, name Of judge to pre-
side and statement that affidavit is
fled in good faith and not to cause
delay. 80
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
sINN FEM PARLIAMENT
IN SESSION TODAY
(By United Press)

Dublin, Aug. 15.-The Sim Fein
parliament held session today with
President DeValera presiding. Al
business meeting is scheduled for to-
morrow. 7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
WEST VIRGINIA TOWN
: HAS SERIOUS FIRE
(By United Press)

Wheeling, W. ", Aug. 15.-Six-
teen residences and 5 business houses
including the Town Telephone ex-
change were destroyed by fire, it was
reported at Richood, Nichols county,
today. Aid has been sent from other
towns
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15
SENATE TO TAKE
RECESS ON AUGUST 20
(By United press)

Washington, Aug. 15.-A senate
recess of 30 days beginning August 20
and ending September 10 is provided
in a resolution introduced today by
Senator Lodge, Republican leader.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-08-15

Minnesota ~ Increasing clouds
ness followed by showers and
warmer tonight, unsettled Tues
day.
Milford chronicle., 1921-12-23
MTLLSBORO

The Home and School League met
last Thursday evening in the school
assembly room, and a program of
much interest was rendered. Song:
30 Little Town of Bethlehem and a
prayer opened the meeting which was
followed by a recitation by Warren
Wheatley, Joan and Glen Steele, and
a dialogue by two boys called, Darn
ing the Xmas Stocking" Song, Keep
Step" wand drill by five girls, a rec
itation by Reba Prettyman, then u
song. Work and Win" Address,
physical Education" James Tunnel.
Song, America" followed by the
election of officers for 1922. They
are Elisha Steele, president; Mrs.
Matte Shockley, vice president; Mrs.
Lulua Conoway, secretary; Miss
Gladys Hoffman, treasurer. The Home
Economics class served coffee and
cookies.
Gardiner L. Ellis lost a valuable
horse on Monday night.
Many changes in homes have al
read begun and by New Years Day
there will be numerous changes.
Most every day sees Xmas shoppers
off to Milford to find Santa Claus for
the wee folks, and nice useful gifts
for the grown-ups.
Mrs. Emma COrbin of Washington,
D. c., is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Collins for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Sharpley have
been entertaining Mr.. Sharpley's sis
ter for a few days.
Miss Elsie Steele has accepted po-
sition as telephone operator, filling
the vacancy of Mrs. Millard Murray.
Walter Richards who has been in
a Philadelphia hospital has returned
home much improved.
Christmas entertainment at Carey's
Church will be held Saturday after
noon, December oath. Everybody in
vited.
John Williams and Elsie Steele
were the guests of the Misses Edith
and Blanche Johnson Sunday evening.
Miss Alice Carey spent Sunday with
Miss Sylvia DOrey.
Mattice Stock Company will be here
December 26th for 8 days. Come and
enjoy yourselves. All good plays.