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The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
GROVELAND

A dance was given at the Ward
Hall Friday evening. Blackfoot or
chestra furnished the music. A good
crowd attended All had an enjoyable
time.
The Groveland Senior basket ball
team played the Thomas Senior team
Friday evening, the score being II to
46 in Grovelands favor.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. D. Barrus were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Aston
of Blackfoot Sunday.
Mrs. Willie Kautter Of Logan Is
visiting here at this writing.
Thursday afternoon the Stake
Board of the Relief Society met at the
home of Mrs. c. A. Packham and gave
her a pleasant surprise. Those pres
ent were: Mrs. w. w. Beck, Mrs. No
fear Davis, Mrs. E. L. Egli, Mrs. T.
Carruth, Mrs. w. A. Dance, Mrs. P. E.
Van Orden, Gladys Keish and Mrs. A.
H. Hickenlooper. Refreshments were
served. All had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. Evan Stevens of Salt Lake City
is expected to visit the c. A. Pack
ham family the weekend. He is ex-
pected on Friday.
A community social will be given
at the ward hall Tuesday January %.
The children will be entertained in the
afternoon. At seven o'clock in the
evening a program will begin for the
grown-ups. A one act play will be-
gin at 7:15 after that a few more
numbers and at nine dancing will be-
gin. The tickets will be twenty-five
cents. RefreshmentszwH will be served
during the dancing.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
GOLD ONLY IN BOYS MIND
Which They Are Only Too
Willing to Forget.

The treasure hunt Of the villagers Of
Darvel, Ayrshire. Scotland, was
prompted by boys hoax. Some days
ago piece of paper was found con-
tanning a message in faded writing to
the effect that many years ago the
writer had buried vast hoard of gold
In the vicinity Of the town. The ex-
act spot would be found indicated on
q chart which, 1t was stated, was con-
cealed in a Granny Of an old bridge.
After a minute search some young
men came across the chart, and soon
an5immense crowd of men and women.
armed with picks and shovels and 9th
er implements, were feverishly digging
in an old quarry near the town, this
being the spot indicated on the chart.
The work continued a whole day, but
late in the evening, just when every
one was on the tiptoe Of excitement,
they received great shock. A mes
sage was received that the story Of the
hidden treasure had originated with
a boy who prepared the papers,
Drowned them before fire to make
them look old, and then hid them. He
was well satisfied with his joke.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
"Safety First"

Wrist watches are no longer a
novelty, but I happened to see wrist
attachment the other day while walt
ing for a train at the Union station
that attracted my attention. A Young
man had leather thong attached
to the handle Of his bag, while the
other end was securely fastened to his
wrist. Meeting that was very much
interested In this unusual contrivance,
he volunteered the following informa-
ton: ION two or three occasions,
while putting my bag on the floor to
purchase my ticket or to secure Pull
man accommodations, have had peo-
pie attempt to pick up my bag and
walk off with 1t. OF course they i'm
mediately apologlzed and I could not
accuse them Of stealing II, so I hit
upon the plan Of attaching It to my
wrist, from the time I leave my apart
ment until I am finally seated in the
train. 1t Is truly remarkable how few
people now attempt to take my bag
by mistake.-Washingto Star.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Is PARADISE OF "RATTlE--
Pushing Out of Rszorback Ho.e"O
sponsible for Multitude of Sna~e
in North Carolina. -

The mountainous sections =
Carolina are great breeding places for
snakes and some of the regions are
now inclosed in national forest areas.
Twenty years ago rattlesnakes were
quite scarce in the North Carolina
mountains. Those were the days when
razorback hogs. one Of the greatest
midable part of the states porcine pop
ulation.
Then along came George w. Van
derbilt, who purchased 10000 acres OF
this mountainous country and fenced
it, driving out the razorbacks and per-
uniting the brush to grow. The Toxa-
way company followed Mr.. Vanderbilt.
acquiring 10000 acres adjoining his
holdings.
The exodus of razorbacks from so
large an area has resulted in re-
markable increase of rattlesnakes.
North Carolinians declare that there
were never SO many In their state as
now.
Forestry service men In newly &C
quired areas in North Carolina and
other southern states have reported
the presence OF a tremendous number
of rattlers. One Washington official,
who was In North Carolina looking
over a piece Of forest, sat down on
q log to rest moment and discov-
cred that he had barely missed sit
ting squarely on RATHER. He jumped
up with yell, only to find several
others viewing him with obvious in
terest.
In the forests of the Southwest the
thing feared by, forest officers and ma
tives even more than the rattlesnake
is the hydrophobia skunk. This is a
small species of skunk that terrorizes
the district in which 1t flourishes. To
be bitten by one means, 1t is said, ny
unless the patient can reach
a Pasteur hospital quickly.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Many Towns Have Same Name.

a. New towns now have to consult the
Post Office department before choos-
ing q name. When no supervision was
exercised, two towns of the same
name in the same state were some
times established. Much duplication
exists as II is.
5 The buffalo, which Is almost eX-
tinct. is perpetuated In the names Of
q post offices IN different states.
There are % Washingtons, q Madi-
sons, 20 CIevelands, % Monroes %
Lincolns, % Jacksons. II Grants, IT
Taylors, Adams and Jeffersons the
HarrisOns and RoOsevelts number 10
each. The Union is perpetuated in
the name Of z5 post Offices. Independ-
ence is emphasized by post Office
In 20 states. Faith, Hope and
Charity are post Office names. each Of
which has been used more than once.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19

Sunday.
Next Friday evening the Commercial
club will give a supper in the school
house, followed by dance given in
the church house.
Mrs. Mabel Folkman visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. V. Call, last
Saturday and Sunday.
A large crowd attended the PLAY,
IAN Old Fashioned Mother" given by
the Parent-Teacher association last
Friday evening. Those in the cast
were: Vilate Scott, Edith Gordon. La
Vern Jensen, Fern Freckleton, Anna
Malm, Edna aMrlow, Reed Stone, Ny
rian Peterson, Jess Gordon, Elwood
Alfred, Ray Merkley and Gerald Jen-
sen.
Miss Margie Wheeler arrived here
from Boise last Friday. She will make
her home here with relatives.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
THE FARMERS PRAYER

Lord, / am ony a farmer. Thou
knowest that when wheat was 81 per
bushel and / had flour and sugar in
the house and cake and pie every
time / wanted 1t, / was not satisfied
and voted for change.
Thou knowest that / wore a Hard
ing badge and was faithful in all
things G. o. P.
Even so Thou knowest that l be-
lieved in the dawn of a new day and
that wool would advance in price,
that 1 would get 50 for wheat and
zoe for my pork.
Lord two years have gone by new
er to return and I am too poor to
buy the necessary Rockefeller for
my Henry; still / wear a Harding
badge but it is on the seat Of my
overalls.
o, Lord, I am thankful for one
thing that Harding has been able to
make jackrabbits taste good in the
summer time. / pray Thee that
Thou wilt keep them replentished so
that / shall not want.
l am glad o Lord that Thou has
prospered the railroads and that Thou
has been able to keep up the freight
rates when potatoes would not pay
the expense of gathering, and l pray
Thee that Thou wilt continue to mp
hold Mellon that he may be able. to
collect for years to come interest on
the funds OF his own bank account for
1t is righteous cause.
Teach me to pray. Our father who
are in Washington, Harding be his
name;' his Kingdom come, his will
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Largest Cargo Through the Canal.

A new record for tons Of cargo car
ried through Panama canal was set
by the steamship Marore, Of the Ore
Steamship corporation, when she made
the transit Of the canal on July 10
with 10000 tons Of iron ore, bound
from Cruz Grande, Chile, to New York.
The previous record was set by sis
ter ship Of the Marore, the Bethore,
making the transit on May % with
$4,000 tons Of ore. The Marore was
drawing SO feet Of water at time Of
transit, the Bethore 81. feet Q inches.
Panama Canal Record.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
WAPELLO

WAPELLO-
/ Mr.. Howard P. Hill has gone to Salt
Lake City to enter the L. D. s. bust
ness college.
Kenneth Tucker left last week for
Brigham, Utah, where he expects to
| find employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Scott have gone
to Pocatello to make their home for
the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. E. NJ Wilkins and Mrs. ]. T.
Stone were Blackfoot isitors Satur-
day.
Mr. and Mrs. LaThair Alfred, Lena
Babcock and Ira Wright Of Backfoot,
attended the dance and play given
here Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilburn NARROW
spent Saturday in Blackfoot.
Mrs. G. Malm returned home after
q short visit in Pocatello.
=. A baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Arvey on Tuesday OF last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Arvey are living
in Pocatello this winter.
Miss Gladys Malm went to Pocatel-
10 last week to visit with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Quinn of Ba-
salt, spent Monday here visiting with
relatives.
Mrs. Henry Felt spent the week end
here with her husband and family.
Miss Goldie Dickerson spent the
week end with relatives in Blackfoot.
Mrs. Arthur Malm visited with
friends and relatives in Blackfoot
one day last week.
Misses Larsen and Denton Of Presto,
were the guests of Mrs. Edith Cor
don last week end.
Miss Helen Ormond who has been
confined to her home on account Of
illness for the past week, returned to
Blackfoot Monday afternoon.
Miss Elaine Stone and Louie Mar
low, Messrs Theodore Jensen and
Dean Tucker spent the week end with
home folks.
Mrs. Willard Jennings Of Blackfoot |
visited with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. |
3. Balfour last week.
Miss Grace Robertson of Blackfoot,
was the guest Of Vera, Williams on
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19

amount of money. However, there is
a system which brings to the man
who is building his estate the oppor-
tunity to buy bonds Of equal dignity
and value on the installment plan, in
case of death all future payments to
be cancelled and the income bond ex-
ecuted and delivered to the estate
thereof or the person chosen by the
buyer; and upon the buyer reaching
the age selected by himself he re-
ceives the bond for himself-See
Beebe.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19

be done even to beating the soldiers
out of a bonus. Give US each day
our daily bread that Wilson tried to
make us eat for two years and Hard
ing had us eating in three months and
lead us not into temptation, to vote
for a Democratic president, for Hard
ing got all the power, Mellon all the
money. Rockefeller all the oil and
me the patched trousers for ever and
ever. Amen.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
A Word in His Favor.

The man who Is always going to do
something big tomorrow should at
least be given credit for containing 10
believe that there is chance left for
him.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Early Waterway Builder.

Francis Egerton Bridgewater (1736-
1909 was called the Father of In
land Navigation In Great Britain" He
completed a navfgable canal connect
ing the cities Of Liverpool and Man
chester, and promoted the Grand
Frunk canal navigation.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
LIBRARY NOTES

The library has received recently
some very valuable books as gifts.
From Mrs. C. A. Disher we had fine
4 volume set of Brewers Dictionary
of characters in Fiction and Romance.
This has been placed on the reference
shelves, where such set has been
needed for long time. DR.. Gillian
gave us the very interesting 2 volume
set of Lord Cromer's Modern Egypt.
DR.. Davis brought from his library
a varied collection of good books,
fiction, Juveniles and classics, and
R. w. Thompson donated box OF
wonderfully good books, small IL
brary> In itself, including the complete
works of Victor Hugo; 8 volumes of
Longfellow, volume edition of
Richard Harding Davis, Gibbons
Rome and several single volumes.
This week we are giving list Of
books to interest students Of North
western history. Some are recent
additions. History, fiction, biography
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Distinction Of Little Merit.

r. As for being much known by sight,
and pointed out, l cannot comprehend
the, honor that lies wlthal; whatsoever
II be, every montebank has 1t more
than the best doctor.-COwley.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19
Tuesday Wedding Barred.

In Mexico no sensible girl would con-
sent to be married on Tuesday, as
hat is believed to be the unluckiest
fay Of the week for weddings.
The Bingham County news. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1918-1930, 1923-01-19

Inc COWUOy
Captain Bonneville Irving
The Conquest .-..................-..-......D
Cowboy Songs ...............-.............Lom
Fifteen Thousand Miles
by Stage .-Strahorn
History of the Pacific
Northwest. ..Schafer
Marcus Whitman ...........-...-..-..-..Eels
Mclaughlin and Old Oregon Dye
Songs of the Cattle Trail
and Cow Camps .......-.........Lomax
Trail Tales .-................... Gillian
Vigilante Days and
Vigilante Ways -.....-...-..-.Langford
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
NORTH DELTA
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Miss Esther Fjeseth visited Miss
Breta Ward Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Keller visited with Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Grow Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. James Sanders was operated
Wednesday for appendicitis and COM
plications.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Lobach OF Ma
trrita. visited with Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Q. Lewis Sunday.
The young son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leland Kissinger who has been very
sick from pneumonia, is reported to be
somewhat better.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Huff have moved
from the Wellhausen place to the
home of Mr.. Huff's mother. Later they
expect to build a home Of their own.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Martin are leaving
for Pasadena. California, today. They
expect to remain all winter. They
have rented their house to two OF the
bridge men.
Two brothers of o. j. Updegraff
visited the family here on their way
to their homes at Ulysses, Kansas
and San Diego California, respect
lively. A sister went through ON the
train Sunday to her home in Utah. and
the family visited here q short time at
the station.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02

Saturday night. which was much en-
joyed by all The proceeds from the
dance was used to buy linoleum for
the kitchen belonging to the building.
p. G. Gates returned on Thursday
from Salt Lake where he went with
a shipment Of cattle.
Mrs. Clayton Reigles and baby went
to Grand Junction Friday to visit
Clayton who is attending college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryson Fluke came In
from Austin Saturday and are visiting
at the Huston Taylor home.
School was closed Monday owing to
the illness of the teacher, Mrs. Cow
ley, at the Clear Fork school.
Shelton Olson and wife moved from
Grand Junction to the Pete Olson
ranch on Grand View Mesa last week.
Mrs. VIM Kirkpatrick returned to
her home Friday after a week spent
at the Marvin Lesher home near Pa
onia.
Miss Freda Finnery returned to her
home at Paonia Sunday for a few
days vacation from her work in the
Crawford bank.
The Needle Rock ditch was complet-
ed last week and small head of
water turned in. 1t is necessary to
keep watch on it as it breaks out or
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
SPANISH PEANUTS-A
DELTA COUNTY PRODUCT

Delta county's wonderful soil and
climate will produce anything" said a
farmer on the street corner the other
day The truth of this statement was
verified by A. Sutton, an enterprising
ranchman. who experimental with
Spanish peanuts. with results that
over-reached his most sanguine ex-
pectations.
Just a few short rows were planted,
and the yield and quality were such
that Mr.. Sutton is satisfied the grow
ing of Spanish peanuts has passed the
experimental stage in Delta county.
Now not only home grown Tokay
grapes, and homegrown almonds maJ
be added to Delta county's varied pro
ducts, but homegrown Spanish pea
nuts as well What next!
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
ECKERT ITEMS
>>>>~~>>>>>.

Lois Flagg Of Delta Visited Mrs. G.
L. Simpson Sunday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Kehmeier Tuesday.
Mr.. H. X. and Brice Ferguson were
IN Montrose on business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Carr left Thurs
day of last week for Imperial. Cali
fornia. TO locate.
Mr.. Sweinhart entertained his pick
ers to a turkey dinner at Mrs. Simp-
sons Monday evening.
Mrs. John Young and Mrs. Cora
Compton OF Delta spent Sunday with
NJ. L. Beard and sister.
Mrs. Leslie Hart has been able to
be down to ther mothers. Mrs. W. r.
Steele. She will stay there until she
is stronger.
number Of friends OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Burritt gave them mis-
cellaneous shower at Mae Chilcott's
home Tuesday evening. Refreshments
and good time was had.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
SUGAR TRAMPS BALL WAS
BIG FINANCIAL SUCCESS

The attendance at the ball given
by the Holly Sugar officers and en-
ployees Friday evening Tar exceeded
the expectations of those who had the
matter in charge. The hall was
crowded almost to capacity from $3.50
until after midnight with gay dancers.
Excellent music was furnished by
the Tennessee Seranaders, a five-piece
orchestra.
The sack of sugar which was raffled
off was won by 8. A. Lopez.
The entire proceeds Of the ball are
are to be turned over to the Delta
hospital.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
; At The Churches =

Methodist Episcopal Church
Sunday School, 9:45 a. M
Morning service, 11:O0 a. m.
Epworth League $3.50 p. m
Evening sermon by Rev. Jack Stew
art Of Hotchkiss, 1880 p. m.
Unexcelled music by chorus, soloists
and organist.
Wednesday, Bible study and prayer
at 7:3O p. m
Musser, the jungle Man." Friday
night, November %.
Frank w. Pimlott, pastor.
Salvation Army
Montrose-Delta District, Residence,
$40 Main street, Montrose. Phone
Colo Montrose 476.
In Delta Wednesday and Thursday
morning each week.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist,
Delta
Building.
Sunday at 11:00 a. m. Subject for
Sunday, November 4: Everlasting
Punishment"
Wednesdays at p. m.
The public is cordially invited.
This church maintains a reading
room in this building. Open 200 to
400 p. m Tuesdays and Fridays.
Nazarene Church
Sunday School, 9:45 A NJ.
Preaching, 11:00 A. M.
Young Peoples Meeting, 7:0n P. M.
Preaching, 7:3O P. NJ.
ST. Michael's Catholic
Masses at s and 10 O'Clock every
Sunday except the second Sunday Of
the month when mass will be at II
o'clock.
Church service Sunday evenings
at 7:30 O'Clock.
Week day masses at 1880 o'clock.
Christian
Sunday School, 9:45 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Christian Fndeavor $50 p. m.
Preaching at 7:30 p. m.
Rev. B. F. Stallings, Pastor.
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02
CRAWFORD
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Leslie ]. Savage left Sunday for
Colorado Springs on business trip.
Walter Head and family went to
Montrose Friday for an indefinite
stay.
Roy Burkitt left last week for Delta
where he is employed in the sugar
factory.
Mrs. Otis Fflener was visiting a few
days last week with relatives in Grand
Junction.
Mrs. Roy Mathers went to Hotch-
kiss Thursday to have her tonsils re-
moved.
Mrs. Frank Dodge spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Busby.
VIM. Bellmire and family spent the
week end visiting with Gus Pace and
family at Delta.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mcleod came
down from their homestead on Crystal
Creek. Sunday.
A Halloween program an dance was
given at the Clear Fork schoolhouse
The Delta independent., 1923-11-02

casionally at the weak places. 1t will
take some time. NO doubt, to overcome
this trouble.
Mrs. Martin Collins and Sanford Col
Inns motored to Cedaredge Sunday.
taking Grandma Pearce with them as
far as Hotchlkiss.
Gene Cotton and family. Mr.. Galyen
and Carl Wilson motored to Read on
Sunday and spent the day at the Rev.
Wattenberger home.
Sam Williams returned home the
first of the week from Paonia where
he has been taking treatment for
erysipelas in his left knee.
Pupils neither absent or tardy at
Clear Fork school for the month end
ing October 10 were: Alma, Ula and
Beulah Collins. and Thelma White.
Miss Birddie Collins spent the lat
ter part of last week at the Charlie
Frey home, nursing her sister. Mrs.
Frey. who is a victim of measles.
Ailene Barker came down from
Maher Friday to attend the Freshman
party, and was guest Of Annie Laura
and Martha Savage while in Craw-
ford.
Last Friday night the Freshmen
gave a return party to the High school.
Halloween tricks and games were in
dulged in, after which dainty refresh
ments were served.
Mr.. Hattie Rumble and son Merle
went to the Junction Friday to visit
with the Craig family for few days.
Mr.. Craig and Lional are leaving in
few days for California.
Morris Welborn entertained ten of
his little friends Saturday afternoon,
the occasion being his ninth birthday.
At the close of a jolly afternoon,
dainty refreshments were served.
Roy Strickland and wife notored
over from Grand Junction Saturday
returning Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dickerson accompanied them home
and will spend week or so visiting
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Alex. Mcleod entertained the
following guests to bounteous dinner
Sunday in honor of three birthdays:
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Crisler and daugh
ter Thelma, Jim Mcleod and family.
Mrs Ed Pitts and children, and Tom
Mcleod. Lyle McLeod's 11th birthday
fell on the Goth and Bobby Pitts 5th
on the 81, and Mrs. Mcleod 63rd on
the 2S, so they celebrated the day in
honor of all three at the Alex Mcleod
home.
The Neighbors OF woodcraft held
their annual election Friday night and
the following officers were elected:
Cora Porter, Past Guardian Neighbor
Mae Wood, Guardian Neighbor: Ger
trude Elkins. Advisor: Nellie Patter-
son. Magician: Beulah Busby, Clerk;
Mary julius. Banker; Lefty Patterson.
Attendant; Clara Young, Inner Senti-
mel: Alice Lamb. Outer Sentinel; Mae
Foster. Capt of Guards; Lefty Pat
kins. Managers. After business,
social hour was enjoyed and refresh
ments served.
The many friends of Miss Myrtle
Porter will learn with interest OF her
marriage to Robert Settlers of Pueblo.
October 20. The bride is a charming
and talented young woman, the eldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Porter,
and was born and raised in the Craw-
ford community. She was graduate
of the 1919 class Crawford High
school. She attended one summer
term of school at Gunnison and two
terms at the Agricultural college at
Ft. Collins. She taught two terms at
Monte Vista where she met the young
man Cupid had elected for her. The
happy couple will make their home
on the groom's ranch near Monte
Vista. where the best wishes OF their
friends follow them.