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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
WORTHY MATRON
PASSES AWAY

Mrs. Sarah Catherine Rosebaugh
Friday following stroke of paralysis
suffered few weeks ago, later com
plicated with pneumonia. Mrs. Rose
baugh had been improving quite
markedly from the effects of the par
alytic stroke when pneumonia devel-
oped, and in her weakened condition
was not able to Withstand the pneu-
monia. Funeral services were con-
Quoted from the residence Sunday af-
ternoon, with the Rev E. r. Hender-
son officiating Many beautiful gifts
of flowers and large attendance at
the funeral services testified to the
high regard in which the deceased was
held by the community.
The deceased was born in Clinton,
Mo-, on April 8, 1916, and at the time
of her death was rs years, months
and 16 days old. She was married in
the town of her birth to Samuel Rose
baugh on October IS, 1871, later NOV
ing to the northwest Nineteen years
ago she and Mr. Rosebaugh moved to
the Paradise Valley district and filed
on homestead there. Mr.. Rosebaugh
preceded her in death on December 8,
1904, and was buried in the Paradise
Valley cemetery, beside whom the de-
ceased was laid.
Five children are left to mourn her
loss. One son, S. G. Rosebaugh, was
accidently killed at Clinton, Mo-, in
1897. The surviving children are ]. P.
Rosebaugh, Harrington, Wash; o. X.
Rosebaugh. Lydiard, Saskatchewan,
Canada; Mrs. l.. B. Kerrick, San Diego,
Calf; w. o. Rosebaugh and Miss Kate
Bonners Ferry. The child
rem out of town were home for short
time during her illness
The deceased enjoyed the respect of
the entire community and had a host
of friends who will sincerely mourn
with the bereaved relatives in her TAX
ing away.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
CLOSES BONNERS FERRY STATION
o. s. Davis, Immigration Inspector.
Transferred to Northport, Wash.

o. S. Davis returned Saturday from
Seattle where he had been comforting
with U. S. immigration officials. Mr..
Davis announces that the government
has decided to close a number of ports
of entry along the Canadian line, and
that the Porthill- -Bonners Ferry station
is one of them. This station will be
closed on July Is and Mr.. Davis will
be transferred to Northport, Wash.
This action is taken because of the
program of economy now in vogue in
governmental affairs and also because
of a recent law enacted by congress
which restricts immigration into the
United States for period of one year
With this law in force it is believed
fewer immigration officers will be
needed.
Mr. Davis has been stationed at
Eastport and Bonners Ferry for IA
years and during that time he and Mrs.
Davis have gained host of friends
who will regret very much if it be-
comes necessary for them to remove
from Bonners Ferry. Mr.. Davis does
not plan to move his family from here
until probably some time next fall, but
he expects to take up the work at
Northport at once. He states the i'm
migration officials were of the opin-
ion that the Bonners Ferry station
might be opened again within a few
months
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
Congressman French Is Active i'm
Behalf of KoOtenai Valley Drainage

A. j. Kent is in receipt of a letter
from Congressman French at Wash
ington which shows that the congress
man is doing good work in aid of
Kootenai valley drainage. Mr.. French
is placing the matter before the prop
er officials at Washington, and is
urging that action be taken to COOP
crate with the Canadian government
in regard to this matter IL was also
through his efforts that Engineer
Holt, of Yakima, Wash, a high grade
man, has been assigned to be here in
the fall at the conference between
Idaho and Canadian officials.
An extract from Congressman
French's letter is as follows:
81 am glad to advise you that the
Indian department is arranging for
Engineer Holt to be present at your
on June 80 or on such date
as you may determine upon, at which
time you will meet representatives of
the British Columbia people together
with Engineer Swendsen and the Of
ficials of your association.
II have been advised that Mr.. Holt
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
BIG DEMAND
FOR PICRIC ACID
MANY FARMERS WILL TRY NEW
EXPLOSIVE IN CLEARING
THEIR LAND
URGED TO PLACE ORDERS SOON
All Requisitions Should be Placed
Immediately To Insure Delivery,

orders are being placed with the
iarm bureau from all over Boundary
county for quantities of picric acid.
the new explosive being put out by
the U. 5. department of agriculture.
george Irving, president of the Bound
airy county farm bureau, states that he
VIII put in a requisition for 100 600
pounds. One farmer writes that he
will need two tons and saws IL is the
best thing for the farmer he has seen
for some time. All farmers desiring
the acid are urged to place their orders
with Mr.. Irving, president. or C. w H
Heldeman, secretary, of the farm bur
eau, at once
Fifteen carloads of the acid, amount
ing to 800 tons, will be requisitioned
from the government by Idaho farm
ers for land clearing according to an
estimate made by e. J. Iddings, dean
of the agricultural college of the uni
versity
Bonner county will need 100 tons,
says an estimate sent in by County
Agent P. T. Fortner, and Kootenai
county will need so tons. Estimates
of needs of approximately 200 tons al
ready are at hand.
Some weeks ago, according to Dean
Iddings, the college of agriculture OBJ
tanned information that large quanti-
ties of this acid would be obtainable
from the government. A survey was
instituted Immediately through the
county agents in counties concerned
and several reports already are at
hand.
This acid will be delivered in car
fridge form. The estimated cost of
putting it in cartridge form and ship
ping it to Idaho in carload lots is from
nine to ten cents a pound.
In the most of the counties. accord
ing to Dean Iddings. arrangements
are being made with the banks to
guarantee the cartridging, transporta-
tion and distribution costs, so that the
acid may be distributed in small guam
titles to meet the needs of individual
farmers.
TESTS have been made by the bur-
eau of public roads of the United
States department of agriculture" said
Dean Iddings, "and it has been found
that, when placed in cartridge form
similar to stick dynamite, this acid is
even more effective than the grade OF
dynamite ordinarily used for land
clearing. IL is used in the same way
as dynamite.
acquisitions are being assembled
at the agricultural college and the
order will be forwarded in the form of
a general requisition for all sections
of the state that desire to clear land
in this way
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

should keep in touch with you in the
matter of the date for the meeting.
Il have also obtained from the sec
retary of state of Idaho a certified copy
of the act under which Mr.. Swendsen
is working and have filed it with the
reclamation service here for it's use
in taking up the matter with the secre-
tary of state who in turn will take up
the matter with the proper officers of
the Ottawa government
II think the Ottawa government will
be advised of the action of Idaho at
once so that no further delay will arise
on this head.
Il have also had up with Director
Davis of the reclamation service the
matter of his visiting your project and
| hope he will be able to make the
trip. / am satisfied it will be impos-
sible for him to plan the trip before
September but he is hopeful that he
may be able to make the trip by that
time, but he cannot advise me defi-
nitely.
Let me know as your matters pro
gress and if there is any other way
in which | can be helpful am at your
service
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
READERS CLUB
ENTERTAINS

The limitations of ones vocabulary
often makes it difficult to give full
expression to the exact degree of APP
probation and pleasure one has en-
joyed from some experience. This
was the case with those fortunate
enough to be present at the annual
dinner of the Readers Club, given last
Tuesday evening in the domestic
science room OF the high school to
the members of the club, their hus-
bands and few invited guests. These
dinners are an annual event with the
club, and the one this year was fully
as pleasing as any heretofore held.
After partaking of the fine repast
prepared by the ladies, short time
was spent listening to few toasts.
Mrs. Geo. r. Gray, as president of the
club, presided in capable and pleas
ing manner, and recited little of the
clubs history and its present condi-
ton Mrs. Gray stated that the club
was in the best condition it ever had
been, and that the public library
an offspring of the club--was grow
ing and prosperous, with continued
usefulness to the community before
| it, Mrs. Gray then called upon the
following speakers. Major Walker
responded to the toast, Keeping
Young" Chas. o'Callaghan to EARLY
Day "reminiscences; F. A. Shultis to
Thrift" Miss Mary Hawkins TO "A
lCommunity's Ideals" the Rev George
Fowler to "The open Forum" and
Chas. d. Rowe to Difficulties Of Run
lining a Small Town Newspaper" "
Much OF interest, much of humor, and
much good thought was found in the
different addresses, and this feature
OF the evening was one of the most
pleasant.
Not satisfied with what they haf
already done to provide a very pleas
ant evening, those present were thei
invited to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
, Gray, where the club presented pro
gram the president designated as "a
Century of Dress" During this par
, of the program, various members o
the club appeared costumed in grand
! mothers and great-grandmother'
! dresses and recited and sang selec
} tions appropriate to the time the
! represented This feature OF the pro
) gram was especially pleasing and elic
D tied much applause, and each numbe
was worthy of mention II space pei
mitted. The ladies appearing wer
Mrs witwer, Mrs Stamm, Mrs. Shu
tbs. Mrs. A. II. White, Mrs. Carlson
0 Mrs. Northug, Mrs. Frank White, Mr.
$ Wooledge. Mrs. James and Mrs. Vile,
!. The Readers Club is one of tn
organizations of the town that is az
complishing real worth while thing
and a pleasant insight into its wor
was afforded those present Tuesda
evening.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

material $3.50 per yard. This would
result in a saving of about $25OO per
mile in cost of constructing the Bound
airy county highway over that built in
Bonner county. He agreed that the
gravel would make a better road than
the Bonner county material, from the
traffic standpoint, and that, he stated.
was what the road was being built for.
A j. Kent reported in regard TO
drainage matters and read letters
from Congressman French and Sena-
tor Borah in which they outlined the
good work they were doing at Wash
lngton to bring the Canadian and
United States government together on
this worthy project. Mr.. Kent was
also instructed TO invite Gov. Davis
and State Commissioner of Reclama-
tion Swendsen here about September
lst TO confer with Canadian officials
in regard to drainage matters, it being
thought best to postpose this confer
ence until later in the fall. George r.
Causton suggested that pictures be
taken of the overflowed lands now.
so that the state and government Of
flcials, who are expected to be here
in the fall, may have a visual demon
stration of the contrast between the
land when overflowed and when the
water is off. The pictures will be
taken.
o. G. Wilson reported that steps
would be taken to hurry boy scout
organization. d. G. Mcdonald out
lined what had been done for the
Fourth of July celebration, and c. ID.
Thaxton of Porthill and County Com
missioner Rath spoke briefly.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
Death of N. A. Turner

The Herald is in receipt of the news
that N. A. Turner, former resident of
this county, dropped dead from heart
failure on June % at his home
at Cashmere, Wash. Mr. Turner had
been perfectly well it seemed until two
DAYS before his death. He complained
Oh an ache in his arms. The morning
Oh ms death he went to work as usual
put decided he felt too poorly to work
and came back home. He dropped
dead at about 9:15 o'clock. He was
laid to rest in the Cashmere cemetery.
The deceased leaves his wife.
Francis, Harry and Helen, children.
and brother, ]. L. Turner, to mourn
his loss.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

Testimony in contest case was
heard before Chas. O'Callaghan Tues
day, designated to act because of the
absence of U. S. Commissioner King.
The case was that of the United States
VS.. Arthur ]. Powell. Powell, it ap-
pears, filed a timber and stone appli-
cation on an so acre tract near Port
hill, and G. d. Thaxton of Porthill
filed homestead application on the
same tract. The government contests
the filing on the ground that the land
is more valuable for agriculture than
for timber.
Five of the governments witnesses
were examined, but the defendant did
not appear, stating that he would pre-
sent his testimony at the final hearing
at the Coeur d'Alene land office.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
HEARS REPORT
OF ENGINEERS
MATTERS PERTAINING TO STATE
HIGHWAY DISCUSSED AT
CLUB LUNCHEON
PROMISE A HICH-CLASS ROAD
Men in Charge Say Construction VIM
Prove Very Satisfactory.

The Boundary county commercial
club had the pleasure of entertaining
as guests at the Monday evening" lunch
con, two members of the state high
way department, District Engineer w
1. Bassett and Assistant District Engi-
neer Clyde Chaplin. A third guest was
Mr.. Fulton of Coeur d'Alene.
Both Engineers Bassett and Chapin
spoke at length explanatory of the
work that is being done on the Bonners
Ferry-Sandpoint section of the state
highway. 1t appears that the engi-
neers had heard some complaint local
ly regarding the character of the work
being done, and they attempted to ex-
plain this away and, it is believed did
so to the satisfaction of their hearers.
The gist of Mr. Bassett's remarks was
contained in the statement, Don't
judge a thing until the Job is done.
The Boundary county highway will be
entirely satisfactory when completed"
Some had expressed the belief that the
crushed rock being used as surfacing
in Bonner county would make
a better road than the gravel being
used in Boundary. Mr. Bassett denied
this and said time would prove that the
gravel would make the better road
stating that while it took gravel long
er to set up and get in shape it would
make the better road in the end.
Mr.. Chaplin was called upon for de-
tailed figures and explanations. He
said that in order to carry the project
through and complete it, it had been
necessary IN cava avnapdi+,,rae ,,,hor
ever possible. He explained that the
Bonner county surfacing would cost
S3.35 per yard, the Boundary county
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
Farm House Burns

Last Saturday the house on the
former Sam Murphy ranch, now owned
by J. III. Mcdonald, caught fire from
some unknown source and was COM
pletely destroyed together will all its
contents. Practically nothing was
saved. 1t is thought the fire was
started from smudge pot that had
been left burning in the kitchen.
Besides Mr.. McDonald's effects and
those of the other men with him, Mrs.
S. Hatchett also lost considerable OF
her personal belongings, including
about $3.50 in Liberty bonds, Mrs.
Hatchett having recently moved onto
the place. 49,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
COMPLETED FOR
R0USINC CELEBRATION THE FOURTH

Then there will be a hotly contested
ball game between Standpoint and Bon
ners Ferry teams. Standpoint has been
winning most of its games this year
and hotly contested game is expected
here. Another event that will attract
many will be the boxing There will
De two eight round events, the prelimi-
nary in which Fred Willett and Blackie
Hogue will mix, and the main event
between w. A. Goldsmith and Tom
Gillard. Willett and Hogue are clever
boxers and will give the fans their
moneys worth. Goldsmith and Gillard
are both well known locally and are
proving strong drawing card. The
sports committee has been informed
that many who had expected to take
in the fight at Alan on the Fourth have
decided to stay here and see the bout
between Goldsmith and Gillard.
The more serious side of the DAYS
celebration and one to which all true
Americans should pay proper attention
will be emphasized by a short patriotic
address by the Rev George Fowler.
The Rev. Fowler since coming to Bon
ners Ferry has earned the reputation
"a pCih6 dH clOqueub anu 1OTceIuI
speaker and his addresses invariably
give his hearers much to think about.
The public may rest assured he will
have something very much worth while
to say during the celebration.
The program will close in a blaze
of glory with Kissing skyrockets and
bursting shells, after which the tired
fathers and mothers and children can
retire to their homes, while the young
folks will dance the night through
Walden's Juvenile Band will furnish
music for this glad occasion and will
play both morning and afternoon.
These young musicians are improving
very much in their work, and Bonners
Ferry visitors are assured a musical
treat on the Fourth.
One certainly will have a full day
is one celebrates in Bonners Ferry.
The program in detail is given be-
low:
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
Let's Decorate
For the Fourth

The commercial club win appre-
ciate the cooperation of everybody in
making Bonners Ferry a well decor
ated town on the Fourth. SO get out
all your flags and bunting and decor
ate your home In honor of the day.
koOtenai Valley Commercial Club
Fourth of July Committee.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

Arrangements are about completed
for Bonners Ferry's celebration of the
nations birthday. A full program of
sports and other attractions has been
arranged by the committees in charge
and the committees feel confident they
have prepared for the best celebration
ever observed at Bonners Ferry. The
days sports start bright and early at
$3.50 and will end with beautiful dis
play OF fireworks at night, followed
by dancing until the usual wee hours.
One certainly will have full day
if one celebrates in Bonners Ferry.
One of the big features of the day
will be the aeroplane flying by John
Sharpnack of Reno, New Monday Mr..
Sharpnack was in Bonners Ferry and
closed contract with the local com
mittee to appear here the Fourth. He
solicited the contract and it is be-
lieved he will fill the date and not
disappoint the crowds, as was the re-
suit last year, but through no fault
of the local committee. Sharpnack
will fly $50 horsepower Hispano-
Suiza plane, and is an experienced
pilot. During the war he was test
pilot at the RockwellKel field, and
during 1920 was special police of the
municipal aviation field at San Fran
cisco. He is a member Of the Aero
Club Of America and holds several
flight records. He holds the record of
flying 400 horsepower Liberty motor
LePere plane from Santiago to San
Francisco, a distance of 610 miles, in
four hours and 32 minutes. He also
holds the mail service air record from
Salt Lake to Reno.
Mr.. Sharpnack is accompanied by his
wife and has been travelling by plane
through the northwest, having flown
recently at Walla Walla, Spokane,
Standpoint and elsewhere. While here
he will give exhibition flying and will
take up passengers,
OF course there will we the usual
sports, including races, tugs of war,
pie eating contests and similar events.
Aeroplane flying during the entire da
NOR
The morning events will be pulle
| court house
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30
ARE MARRIED IN CRESTON. B. C..
Miss Verna Daufau Becomes the Bride
of Harold Van Alstyne,

A wedding which united the lives of
two of PorthilPs popular people was
solemnized last Thursday at Creston,
B. c., when Miss Verna Daufau became
the bride of Mr.. Harold Van Alstyne,
the marriage ceremony being per-
formed by the Methodist minister at
Creston. The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. c. ]. Daufau, prominent
people of the Porthill district, and the
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.
B. Van Alstyne, until recently extern
sive land owners of the northern part
of the county.
The young couple have many friends
who will wish them much happiness
and prosperity in life's journey.
John Plato went east yesterday to
visit relatives at his old home at An
thon and Correctionville, Iowa.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. N. Elkins and
daughter Frances of Hillyard, Wash,
and Mrs. A. I. Drake of Ritzville,
Wash, were guests during the past
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. O..
r. Stookey, Mrs. Elkins and Mrs.
Drake being sisters of Mrs. Stookey.
Miss Elkins has been engaged as one
of the teachers for tbs Honners Ferry
schools during the con- war :
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-06-30

has been as effectively used without
the use of lemons and sawdust used
instead of bran"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-08-15
CORNELL GRADUATE
COMES TO FLORIDA
Is TO Be an Instructor in the College
of Agriculture, at the Uni
versity of Florida.

One department of instruction in the
College of Agriculture, University of
Florida, has been given relief because
of the slightly increased appropria-
ton for instruction proper made by
the last legislature. E. L. Lord. a
graduate of Cornell University, who
has had twelve years experience in
teaching in Texas and Louisiana,
comes to the Florida agricultural coll
lege to be assistant professor of botany
and horticulture.
Professor Lord is native of New
York. He received his early training
in the grade and high schools of SYRIA
cuse. After graduating at Cornell he
spent several months on post gradu-
ate work. He has studied under DR..
H. ]. Weber, an educator well known
throughout the country.
He went to Texas in 1909 and has
been in the South continuously ever
since. Professor Lord is so enthused
with Florida he has purchased prop
erty within the state and contemplates
developing it as a future home.
The University is extremely FORUM
ate in being able to secure the services
of man so well trained in his par
ticular field.