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Smyrna times., 1921-10-12
ROY FISHER HELD FOR MURDER
Evidence at COrOner's Inquest at Wy
oming Shows Story Told BY Defen-
dant To Be Questionable

Coroner Needles Tuesday empann-
eled a Jury to investigate the cause OF
the death of Douglas Pumell, at Wy
oming, Sunday evening, after sup
posed game of crap and a drinking
bout, the result being verdict that
Purnell came to his death from stab
wound by a penknife in the hands Of
Roy Fisher, colored. Coroner Needles
was assisted by State Detective ID. d.
Wharton in the investigation. Fisher
was present at the inquest, as requir-
ed by law, but refused to make any
statement. The statement of Fisher,
made to the deputy -attorney-general
and others at the Jail ON Monday, IN
which he endeavored to throw all the
blame on Purnell, the dead man, by
stating that Purnell rushed at him and
in defense he stuck out his penknife,
using the small blade, when Purnell
fell into it, inhicting the wound which
severed part of the windpipe and the
| artery close beside, finally resulting IN
his death, does not altogether tally
with the autopsy made by Drs. Nc
Collum and Harbordt, Tuesday. The
statement of the physicians is to the
effect that the wound was evidently
made by the large blade of the knife
as the small blade could hardly be
opened, while the large blade was cas-
ily opened and was covered witt
blood. The physicians also found whai
appeared to be a bruise at the pelvi'
or lower part of the abdomen, indi
eating that Purnell, who was muci
larger than Fisher, had been knocked
or pushed down and apparently kick
ed in the abdomen, or held down witt
the knee and the stab then made il
the neck. After the inquest, Fisher
securely handcuffed with Alexande
George and Lee Pickering, were car
ried to Dover Jail, Fisher being he'll
for the murder of Purnell and Georg'
/, ] and Pickering as a material witness
Smyrna times., 1921-10-12
PROMOTER GETS YEAR IN JAIL
Yerrick, Who Had RehObOth Beach
Folks by Ears, Pleads Guilty in Court

Folks by Ears, Pleads Guilty in Court
In General Sessions Court at
Georgetown Wednesday afternoon, L.
]. Yerrick, of Gloucester, N. j., who
was arrested on charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses from
some of the residents of Rehoboth
Beach, a few weeks ago, upon the pre-
tense that he was fitting out a ship
which would cost approximately ST.
100000 and would take them on a
cruise around the world if they would
deposit a small sum to pay for insur-
ance policies which he proposed to
take out, entered plea of guilty. He
was sentenced to serve one year in
New Castle County Workhouse and
pay a fine of $500. A second charge
against him, for embezzlement as
bailee, was dropped.
Yerrick, late in the summer had
many of the residents at the resort IN
a high state of excitement by his
glowing tales, and they were making
preparations for the mysterious cruise
when, to their surprise Yerrick after
extorting small sums from them at
tempted to get away without meeting
board bill. 1t was then that they
became suspicious and had him arrest
| ed.
Smyrna times., 1921-10-12

Miss Winifred Hantchett, niece Of
Miss Ella Murphy of Dover and fire.
ouent visitor to Dover with her aun-,
left Dover few days ago for Perwyn,
California, where she will be married
tomorrow, to Frank P. McCradle, of
Wilmington, he having gone to Cali
fornia several months ago to manage
a large ranch at that place. Miss
Hantchett is a graduate Of the Uni
versity of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1921-10-12
FORMER SMYRNA PASTOR IS
MASONIC HEAD FOR, DELAWARE
REV. GEORGE c. WILLIAMS, OF
WILMINGTON HONORED
Other Officers Elected at 116th Session
Grand Lodge of Delaware in Will
mingtOn Last Week.

Rev. George C. Williams, 7O3 West |
Twentieth street, pastor of McCabe |
Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
and an active member of Hope Lodge
No. A, of Laurel, was elected Most
Worshipful Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Delaware, A. F. & A.
NJ, at the closing session of the 118th
annual communication of the Delaware
Grand Lodge in the Masonic Temple
in Wilmington last week.
Between 200 and 800 members from
all parts of the State were in attend
ance at the second days session of the
communication, which convened at 10
o'clock. The early part of the morn
ing was devoted to the reading of
various reports and the consideration
of other business, the annual election
of officers taking place at IL o'clock.
i In addition to Rev. Williams, other
officers elected were: Most Worshipful
Deputy Grand Master, Charles A.
Bamberger, DUPONT Lodge, No. 29, of
4 Wilmington; Right Worshipful Senior
Grand Warden, J. P. Pierce, Temple
Lodge, No. 9, Milford; Right Worship
full Junior Grand Warden, Clifford
Young, Washington Lodge, No. Will
mington; Right Worshipful Grand
Treasurer, Charles P. Bird; Right
Worshipful Grand Secretary, John F.
Robinson, Lafayette Lodge, No. IA,
Wilmington.
,,pobaop xx,oc co,.x,oJ - 4bo bo,,
quet hall, feature of which was the
table arrangements made by Clifford
Stelle, caterer for the day. The ia
bles formed the letters &c. L." repre-
senting the Grand Lodge. At the head
of the table forming the &c" sat
Grand Master William ]. Highfeld
and his staff officers and invited guests
Other members occupied places at the
table forming the letter "L". The
color decorations were in purple, sym
bolic of the Grand Lodge.
Following the luncheon and tn,
election of the grand treasurer, the in
stallation of the newly elected officer
was carried out by William j. High
field and the presiding officers. Gran
Master Williams then named his. ap
pointive officers, as follows:
Grand chaplain, Rev. R. w. Trap
nell, rector of ST. Andrews P.
d Church; grand senior deacon, S.
a Stein, of Seaford; grand junior deaco
e e w. V. Holloway, of Dover, who is
n member of the New Castle lodge
lie grand marshal, Edward w. Cooch, G
: Newark lodge; grand sword beare
he Grover C. McNamee, of Wilmington
n grand senior steward, d. Raymon
to Keifer; grand junior steward, d. v
be Ellis, of Sussex county, near Seafor'
Sc Mr.. Williams elected grand maste
he he is we'll known throughout the stat
ed and peninsula, particularly in churc
nd and Masonic circles. He was born
ill Dorchester county, Nd, September 2
w 1874. His parents are Mr.. and Mr.
George Samuel Williams, who are Ii
. ing at Fredericksburg, Md His for
fathers were Welsh and English, II
latter predominating. His mothers a.
cestors came to Sussex county, Del
ware, in 1885, taking up land und
Governor Rogers, the third govern'
of Delaware. This land is held by Il
family today.
The 117th annual communicate
will be held in Masonic Temple t
first Wednesday in October, 1922.
Smyrna times., 1921-10-12
Coal

Snow and Winter Weather is ap-
preaching and you will soon meet it
Face to Face. Let US have your order
for your coal.
We have a large stock of good
quality coal.
Our bins are full and you should
have your bin full too.
We sell the best grade of Soft Coal
for Steam Purposes.
Come examine our high grade Iron
Roofing, and other ROOfngs.
The best quality Alpha Portland
Cement.
Select Bailed Hay.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
SENATOR JOHNSON SULKS

Senator johnson Of California
objects to the confirmation Of a
North Carolina man seeking a feder-
al position, on the grounds that the
man should have voted for him in
a efeiential primary when johnson
was a candidate for the presidential
nomination. We never did consider
johnson a very big man. but had nc
idea that he was as little as this at
fair shows him to be. And an as
pirant for the highest office in the
land. But then. in primary contests
any iackass can run for presided T.
senator. congressman and on down
10 precinct constable. No wonder the
primary is popular with lame ducks
and other political midw1ves With
not enough following to be sent as
delegates to nominating conven
tion.-Lewiston Banner.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court Ut the County
of Clearwater State Of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Thomas ]. Root, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Executrix OF the estate of
Thomas j. Root. deceased. to the
creditors off, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication Of this notice,
to the said Executrix at the office
of F. E. Smith, in the Court House
in Orofino. Idaho. the same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate, in Orofino,
County Of Clearwater. State OF Idaho.
Signed and dated at Orofino, Ida
no, this 9Th day Of May, A. D.,
1921.
ELIZABETH ROOT, Executrix.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13

Culverts listed above uluder re-
quired to make alternative bid, viz:
Concrete pipe, concrete In place and
corrugated iron pipe.
Crushed gravel will be furnished
ut bunker located near the Town OF
Pierce. Highway District will allow
contractor the use of two Nash Quad
two-ton trucks equipped win uump
bodies. said trucks to be returned to
Highway District in as good con-
dition (ordinary wear and tear ex-
cepted) as when received by con-
tractor, upon the completion of con-
tract.
Certified Check in amount of five
60 per cent of the approximate to-
tai amount of bid. payable to the
order Of Treasurer of Pierce High
way District. must accompany bid,
as a guarantee that bidder to whom
the contract is awarded will enter
into contract and furnish surety
bond in an amount equaling fifty
(5O per cent Of the approximate
total of the bid within ten days
after the awarding OF said contract,
'said bond to cover the faithful per-
fcrmance of said contract.
The right is reserved TO reject any
and all bids, or to award contract to
lowest or best bidder.
The crushed gravel or rock re.
quired to surface from Station 114O
to 1895, viz: approximately 1850
cubic yards. can be either hauled
from bunker near Pierce, or bidder
can install his own plant and fur
nish same
For detail plans, Specifications
proposals forms apply to E. S. Clark
Resident Engineer of the Department
Of Public Works at Weippe. Idaho.
In case bidder to whom contract
is awarded fails or neglects to enter
into contract and furnish surety
bond for the faithful performance Of
same within ten days after the
awarding of said contract, in tina
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
HUGHES THANS OUT

Beyond question one of the men,
beers of the Cabinet most talked
about in Washington is Charles E.
Hughes. Secretary of State. In fact,
there is distinct Hughes wave. and
remote indeed from the centers OF
power and Of gossip is the place in Of
ficial or social Washington that has
not felt the influence of the wave.
1t is the story OF two Hughes
how one has supplanted the other in
the popular. mind.
The Hughes personality. as il
stands out today. took official Wash
ington completely by surprise. The
unfailing smile, the hearty hand
shake, frankly caused establishment
A cold, calculating. austere, self
centered man had been expected al
the State Department. Officials and
minor employees there had looked for
a chill in the air as he approached
a brusqueness of greeting as he
OAsCAVu, Cnoi ClOSiuS VI the UOOI
with orders that none was to be
tolerated near the official sanctum
unless summoned to appear.
And then came the revelation. A
smile and a CHEEKY word or greeting
for everybody and Mr.. Hughes was
on the job. Officials who were re-
quested to drop in to see him came
away, their faces expressing a
strange mixture of unbelief and
pleasure. There could be no mistake
in the identity of the man, for the
famous whiskers were there, al
though somewhat more closely
cropped than in the old days.
Eyes. it's Hughes. all right" com.
mented one visitor; but what
want to know is. where's the faker
who said he was an iceberg."
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, Lewis
ton, Idaho. April 20 1921.
Notice is hereby given that the
Northern Pacific Railway Company.
whose post Office address Is st. Paul
Minnesota. has this goth day OF
April, 1921 fled in this office it's
amended application to select under
the provisions of the act of Congress,
approved March 2. 1899 (3O Stat.
993--the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, and East Half of
the Southeast Quarter, Of Section
%; the East Half of the Northeast
Quarter, of Section SO; and the West
Half Of the Northwest Quarter of
Section "a, in Township 3S North
of Range East, containing ESQ
acres, more or less; The original ap-
plication to select said LANDS having
been filed April 18th, 1921.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or de-
string to object because of the Min
eral character of the land, or any
other reason, to the disposal to ap-
plicant, should file their affidavits of
protest in this office, on or before
the 4th day of June, 1921.
HENRY HEITFELD, Register.
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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
A GOOD BEGINNING
detroit Free Press)

In his effort to "humanize the
postoffice" Will H. Hayes did very
logical thing the other day when
he went to the cabinet meeting and
chided his fellow members for bold
ing all their mail until late after
noon. He pointed out the disadvan-
tages that are incurred when an -un
necessary peak load is dumped on
the Washington office every day by
the government. and he secured q
promise from all the cabinet heads
and the President to get some Of
their mail off in the morning.
With that done. the government
can come before the country with
clean hands and ask business to do
likewise. Moreover, by beginning
reform at home. Mr.. Hays did one of
those little stunts which SHOWS that
he knows how to get his ideas into
the channels Of publicity. A formal
appeal to the country to 60 to the
postoffice early and oftener would
have been nothing but formal APP
peal in a wilderness OF other formal
appeals. with all the power of the
government behind him he could not
shout loud enough to make the coun-
try hear his request. But by gently
rapping the President and the cabi-
net over the knuckles, Mr.. Hays made
q story which Travelled to the ends
Of the country and interested every
body 1t was good bit of work and
makes good beginning in an effort
to improve the postal service.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS
non-coal

The Workmen's Compensation Law
of Idaho requires all employers Eek
cept those engaged in agricultural
pursuits) to carry insurance for the
protection of their employees In case
of injury.
The STATE INSURANCE FUND is
operated to furnish this insurance to
employers at actual cost. The State
Fund is in sound financial condition
and able to meet the Gust OF any and
all accidents to employees of its sub
scribers Our rates are low, being
based upon actual cost, without COM
missions or profits. Settlements on
accident claims are made promptly
and fairly.
If you are employing men and are
not insured, you are violating the
law and are subject to fine and I'm
prisonment. You cannot afford to
operate without compensation insur-
ance.
Investigate the STATE 1NSUR-
ANCE FUND before placing your
compensation insurance business
Application blanks, rates and full In
formation will be promptly furnished
upon request Address: D. w.
CHURCH, STATE INSURANCE
MANAGER, State House, Boise. Ida
no.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Probate Court of the County
Of Clearwater. State Of Idaho.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Thomas e. Lee, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
,dersigned Administrator Of the es-
tate of Thomas E. Lee, deceased, to
the creditors Ct. and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased
to exhibit Them with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after
the first publication OF this notice,
to the said administrator at his Of
fee in the court house at Orofino,
the same being the place for the
transaction of the business or said
estate, in the County Of Clearwater
State of Idaho.
Signed and dated at Oroflno
Idaho, this 26th day of April A. D.
1921.
F. E. SMITH. Administrators.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
SUMMONS

In the District Court of the Second
Judicial District of the State of
Idaho, in and for the County OF
Clearwater
Malinda Haskins. Plaintiff, VS.
John Haskins. Defendant.
The State of Idaho sends greetings
to John Haskins the above named
Defendant.
You are hereby notified that a
complaint has been filed against you
in the District Court of the Second
Judicial District of the State of Ida
no, in and for the County of Clear
water. by the above named plaintiff
and you are hereby directed to ap-
pear and answer the said complaint
within twenty days of the service OF
this summons if served within said
Judicial District, and within forty
days If served elsewhere, and you
are further notified that unless you
so appear and answer said complaint
within the time herein specified. the
plaintiff will take judgment against
you as prayed in said complaint.
This action is brought for the
purpose of securing a decree dissolv-
ing the bonds Of matrimony between
plaintiff and defendant on the
grounds that the defendant willfully
deserted the plaintiff on or about
the year 1917, without cause and
against the consent Of theplaintiff
and since that time has willfully
neglected to provide for said plain
tiff. all of which Is more fully Sc,
forth in the complaint filed in the
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
i" SHUTDOWN SLIM"

"Oh. my heart is just acnin' for a
little bit of bacon,
A hunk of bread. little mug of
brew;
I'm tired of SEEM scenery; just lead
me to the beanery,
Where there's somethin' more
than air to chew"
That is Shutdown Slim" a-slngin
for his supper. SHUTDOWN Slim" is
sort of wandering Tommy Tucker
who goes where chance wills and
nature lures. He's hobo. of course
and in the picture at the Rex The
atre next week he is convincingly
portrayed to our eyes by Harry Car
ey, rough-shod herman that he is.
Carey has done nothing better
since his Marked Men" and his
Overland Red" The latter was al
so by H. H. Knibbs, who helped the
Universal star In picturizing the
present story. Diffident. shy
characteristics seldom attributed to
tramps- Shutdown Slim makes
friends of potential enemies such as
barkeeps. watchdogs, sheriffs and
such. He makes friends of pretty
darn near everyone.
Right frequently, when someone
does him good turn, he is Eek
pired" to poetry-and then comes
the verses. sincere. simple and halt
ing. with the most amusing and
human touches imaginable. There
is unique quality about Shutdown
Slim" both in story and characteri-
cations. that will be remembered
with pleasure for long time
Harry Carey shares honors with
pretty Mignonne. whose last name Is
unrevealed. and with Frances Conrad
Charles LeMoyne. Ted Brooke. Jo-
seph Harris. Duke Lee, ]. M. Foster
and other good actors. Val Paul is
the director.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

United States Land Office, Lewis
ton, Idaho. April 18th. 1921.
Notice is hereby given that the
Northern Pacific Railway Company.
whose post office address is st. Paul.
Minnesota, has this 18th day of
April. 1921, filed in this office its
application to select under the pro-
visions of the act of Congress-, ap-
proved March 2. 1899. $50 Stat.
993); the Southeast Quarter ofthe
Northeast Quarter. and the East
Half of the Southeast Quarter, Of
Section twenty-eight; and the East
Half of the Northeast Quarter. Of
Section thirty-three; and the West
Half of the Northwest quarter Of
Section thirty-four, in Township
thirty-eight North, of Range Five
East of the Boise Principal Meridian.
containing approximately two hun
dred eighty acres, more or less.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the lands described, or de-
string to object because of the Min
eral character Of the land, or any
other reason, to the disposal to
applicant, should file their affidavits
of protest in this office. on or before
the 21st day of May. 1921.
HENRY HEITFELD, Register
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Lewiston. Idaho.
April II. 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Har-
vey J. Edmenson of Greer, Idaho,
who. on April IA, 1917 made Home
stead Entry No. 07O3S for NE1-4
NELL, Section %, Tow nship IS
North, Range 8 East, Boise Meridi-
an, has filed notice of intention to
make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described.
before the Register and Receiver of
the U. S. Land Office, at Lewiston.
Idaho. on the oath day Of May, 1921.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John w. Snyder, Roy Cochrell,
lobe Snyder, Charles M. Long, all Of
Fraser. Idaho.
HENRY HEITFELO Register.
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Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
Catarrhal Deafness requires constitu-
tiOnal treatment. HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy.
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
infiamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing. and when It is entire
ly closed Deafness is the result. Unless
the Inflammation can be reduced, your
hearing may be destroyed forever.
HALLS .CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces Of the system, thus reducing the in
hammation and restoring normal condi-
tons.
Circulars free. All Druggists.
+. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
LEGAL NOTICES
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
FOR THIRD GRADE CERT
CATE APPLICANTS

The State Board of Education has
named June 3 and as the dates
for the preliminary examination OF
all applicants for third grade GER
tificates who expect to enter Sum-
mer Schools to meet requirements
for such certificates. This examina-
ton will begin at nine o'clock, A. NJ.
June 3, and will be conducted in
the same manner as all regular
teachers examinations.
Following is the schedule:
FRIDAY
900 to 1920 A. NJ.
Grammar and Elementary Compo-
sition.
1890 to 1900 A. N.
Geography.
100 to 1850 \. M.
Spelling
200 to 1920 p. M.
Reading
SATURDAY
800 to 1920 A. NJ.
Arithmetic
1890 to 1900 A. M.
Physiology and Hygiene
100 to 1850 p. NJ
Penmanship
2:00to $50 p. NJ.
American History and Government
EVELYN s. MERWIN,
County Superintendent Schools
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13
SOUND LOGIC

Whe a stranger comes to this
town he will look around. 1t is the
natural thing to do. His opinion IL
formed from what he sees and hears
and from nothing else. AS he finds
conditions to exist, SO he repeats
them when he goes elsewhere and re-
peats them to other people. That
is what makes our reputation abroad
and 1t is worth Observation-Disclosures
perez Herald.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1921-05-13

Mr.. Lem Mckinney came In from
Brogan, Ore to visit his son Ray
Mckinney and friends for few
days.
Red Nelson and Francis Storms
accompanied Miss Geanette Noyes TO
Orofino Friday in Mr.. Nelson's car.
Miss Prier and Miss Krauger came
in Saturday to deliver the true
words of God to the people Of We
ippe. They are holding their SER
vices in the high school building,
and they want every one to come
who is interested.
Mrs. Jennie Lewis came in from
their ranch Sunday. Mrs. Jordan
is keeping house for her during her
absence.
Miss Parks. Miss Shepherd, Miss
Mabel Simmons and Miss Helen Dir
rim were guests Of Mrs. Rubedew at
Fraser Sunday.
Ben Campbell took his family and
Miss Inez Centers and Xavis Durant
in his car to Ahsahka Sunday.
Fan Jordan and family motored to
their ranch thefirst of the week
Walt Weaver made business trip
to Orofino the first of the week.
Mrs. Free is on the sick list this
week.
Mrs. Gardner returned to heI
home in Weippe from Portland
where she has been visiting heI
daughter and friends the past win
ter.
Miss Rose Brady who has been
teaching in the Russell District came
in Tuesday to make her home with
her brother in Weippe.