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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-29
New Gusher Is
Brought In At
Shelby Fields $
by United Press Leased Wire

SHELBY, Mont, May 29.-Shel-
by looked for another boom outside
the Dempsey y-Gibbons fight ON July
4, when oil men reported this morn
ing that a 1900 barrel gusher had
flooded 10 acres in the Mid North
ern fields, a short distance from
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-29

Bank Clearings
$177,075.52
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
EAST WOODSTOCK

Several from here attended the circus in Putnam Tuesday.
 (. F. Pike has returned from wor- cester where he underwent an opera. ton for growth in the nose.
 Harry Bosworth and family of Hartford, spent the weekend with George Bosworth and family.
 Misses Mary and Hilda Allen and Leo Stabbard of Sterling. Mass. spent Sunday with L. II. Lindeman and family.
 Mrs. Agnes Cox has returned te the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs N. T. White, having been teaching the past year in Stafford.
 Miss Caroline Legg of Hartford. spent Monday and Tuesday with Miss Ethel Upham. They were classmates at Boston University.
 Rev. H. D. Baker attended tho burial service of Byron Bradford a, West Woodstock Monday afternoon The deceased was an uncle of Mrs C. c. Gildersleeve, a former resident
 NIT. and Mrs. Everett May and W N. Aldrich and son William, motor. ed to Willimantie Sunday. calling on their aunt, Mrs. C. NJ. Palmer, who IS in poor health, having been confined to the house since last September.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
WEST WOODSTOCK

Strawberry growers are busy har. yesting the abundant crop.
 Miss Mildred s. Jones is at Broad view for the summer months.
 Ernest Anderson has been working at the boys camp at Black Pond.
 John Perrin and family and Elmer Davis attended the circus in Putnam Tuesday.
 Quite a number from here enjoyed the reception at Woodstock Academy last Friday evening.
 Howard NJ. Frost and Paul Wiswall of Brooklyn. N. r., spent the week end at the Frost homestead.
 Mir. and Mrs. Luke Morse and two daughters of Plainville are spending the week a: Deacon F. N. Harris.
 Ellsworth Tobias of Brooklyn, N. r., has been spending the past week with his aunt, Mrs. Howard NJ. Frost.
 Miss Irene Ests-brook, who has been a student at Woodstock Aeade- my this last year, was neither absent nor tardy, which, taking into consid- ration the fact that she lived at home, is quite a commendable record
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Miss Bernice Sanger of Worcester spent Sunday at home.
 Miss Jessie E. Dennis of Providence who has been the guest of Mrs. Burle' son the past week, went to Danielson on Wednesday.
 Quite a number of this church and Sunday school attended the meeting of the Ashford Baptist Sunday school convention in Putnam on Wednesday
 Stone Bridge Tea Room at Shep- pard's Lane, South Woodstock, will open July 1. Ice cream and light re- treatments will be served afternoons Tea parties may be arranged for by appointment. Public picnic grounds and boat docking privileges
 The shower on Tuesday afternoon did considerable damage in the vii. lage. The barn on the Pearson place owned by W. II. Young was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The house of C. E. Sheldon was also damaged, and tree near Elisha Per rvs was struck.
 The Ladies' Aid held very pleas ant meeting in spite of the intense heat on Thursday of last week with Mrs. Elisha Perry.
 Miss Sawyer of Chicago, H.. who is visiting her cousin. Justin Greene, ir Putnam. attended church here Sun day morning and was much interested in learning facts about the building She took several views of the churcf and grounds. Her great grandfather Rev. George L. Putnam. was pastor here number of years. His daughter Sophy married J H. Sawyer of Wood stock. They went west many years ago. Mrs. Sawyer died about twe years ago.
 Last week Wednesday Messrs, H. T Wells, Harry E. Wells, R. K. Stafford Harmon French, H. W. Bishop, John Davies, Elisha Perry and Dan Bastc gave George Young a surprise party and did the work necessary in hi; cornfield. cultivating and hoeing 1t Mir. Young is slowly recovering iron an operation for appendicitis, and needless to say, heartily appreciated the thoughtful kindness of his friends and neighbors. Deeds like this show real neighborliness. and more thar one can testify that Woodstock peo pie help each other.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Howard Perrin of Bridgeport is in town for a vacation.
 Miss Bernice Leavitt is with her parents for the summer.
 Miss Ida Angell of Providence is visiting her sister. Mrs. Witter.
 Misses Mary F. and Winifred Pot ter are with their parents for a short stay.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Leland of Worcester spent Sunday at the AL drich farm.
 Miss Lotta Stackpole is recovering from a successful operation at the Day Kimball Hospital
 Mir. and Mrs. George Morse of the Morse Neighborhood are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter.
 Children's Day was observed last Sunday, the Sunday school present ing an excellent program under the direction of Mrs. Healey.
 James Reyes had an auction sale of farming tools, etc, last Saturday and with his sister will move into a small house in the Herman Cheney place.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Frink, Miss Clara Ransom, Harold Hubbard and family, Beatrice Healey, Unaoeiie Sangren and Frank Perrin attended the circus in Worcester last Monday.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
Y. N. C. A, Notes

The first weekly hike held by the Pioneers last Friday evening was en- ioyed by all who went. The start was made at 2 o'clock. After walking tx. miles the group arrived at Curt Sea strands home, where delightful sur prise in the form of ice cream, cake and cookies was served by Mrs. Sea strand. The party then went down to the pond, where the camp fire was built and story telling. etc, was in order until 9.ib. when the star; home ward was made. The next hike win be made next Friday evening. No destination has been decided upon as yet. In the absence of President Roy Johnson, the vice president, Myron Dane. was in charge of the group.
 The Senior group did not meet this week, but hike will be held mex. Monday evening to the Quinebaug river.
 Lannart Johnson, president of the Comrades. Is at Camp Woodstock at tending the leaders training period.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
woodstoek Academy Note.

The register of Woodstock Aeade- my for the academic year 1922-l923 shows that the following named pu- pills had perfect attendance This is a good showing in view of long dis tanees traversed, and in consideration of the fact that throughout an unus- ually stormy winter no session of school was omitted: Irene Ester brook. Elisabeth Rollins. Hazel Shel- don. Marion Stahl. Lydia Taber, Johnston, Joseph Kelly.
 The Faculty Cup, awarded annual ly to that side, Blue or Gold. winning the greatest number of points in at tendance, scholarship. athletics, and other assigned contests. was won for the year l922-le23 by the Blues with l45 points Co the Colds 7S.
 A large number of pupils attended the motion picture on Einstein's The ory at the Bradley Theatre Saturday morning. All appreciated the inter est of the picture and the generosity of Lawrence Perkins of Pomfret.
 Miss Florence Giles of Wheaton College spent the commencement sea son at Woodstock Academy with her sister. Mrs. NJ. F. Childs.
 Miss Constance E. Grigg left yes terday for her home in Woburn, Mass. After spending a few days with her parents she will enter the Harvard College Summer School.
 A farewell picnic at Camp Eastford was arranged hy the faculty for the seniors of Woodstock Academy last Saturday The afternoon of boating, canoeing and swimming was followed by campfire with toasted bacon anl all accessories. Transportation for all was provided in the faculty fleet of automobiles, augmented by the Hud. son of Chef Robert C. Shaw. The fac ulty and seniors wish to thank Thomas Dobson for his kindness in permitting use of Camp Eastford and it's equip ment.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
NORTH GROSVENORDALE NEWS

Edmund Peterson was in town dur. ing the week renewing acquaintanees.
 Mrs. Ella Wheeler, formerly Miss Ella Herrick. who is well known here, is patient at Day kimball Hospital in Putnam.
 The banquet of the St. Jean Bap- tiste Society. which took place last Sunday. was well attended. There were 250 present.
 Elmer Johnson is in town visiting relatives and friends. While here he attended the wedding of his cousin, Miss Ethel Johnson, acting as best man.
 The class of 1929, T. NJ. II. S., held is annual reunion last Saturday eve ming at the Teacherage. There were l2 present. Mir. and Mrs. kimball at tended.
 Rev. G. D. Wheeler was the speak CT at the NJ. F.. church last Sunday morning and evening. his subject be. ing Springfield College and Its Work"
 Mrs. Alfred Ruelle died at her home on Tuesday this week. She was 69 years old and leaves two daughters and four sons. The funeral was held Thursday morning at St. Joseph's church. with interment in the parish cemetery.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
BALLOUVILLE

Mir. and Mrs. William Lewis and daughter Iva spent Sunday in Scot land, Conn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laheek and family enjoyed a trip to Oakland Beach, Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Pray and daughter Abbie visited relatives m East Killingly Tuesday night.
 Miss Beatrice Simmons of Boston has been spending a few days here al the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs A. B. Simmons.
 Miss Abbie Pray returned to Spring field Tuesday after spending a few days with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. George H. Pray.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Latieche and returned to Boston Sunday after spending a few days with Mr- and Mrs. George Cook.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29

roses. The double ring service was used. The bride was prettily attired in white Canton crepe and wore a silk veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried shower bouquet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore a Parisian gown in pastel shade of geor- gette trimmed with pearls. She car. ried bouquet of ophelia roses.
 The brides mother wore q gown of cocoa brown Canton crepe and cor. sage bouquet of American Beauty rosebuds. The bridegroom's mother wore gray Canton crepe.
 A buffet lunch was served to about 40 guests. after which the newlyweds left by auto for Springfield and Nj. agara Falls They received many beautiful gifts.
 The bridegroom is foreman of Chaffee Brothers farm in Oxford, where he and his bride will make their home in the Chaffee home.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
I.adie.' Aid Meet.

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Nj. E. church was held al the home of Mrs. Addie Elliott June 20. The report of the treasurer showed an income of S402i5 during the year, with n balance of si46.00.
 Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows:
 President, Mrs. Addie Elliott: first vice president, Mrs. Clara Ryant; sec ond vice president. Mrs. Abbie Pot ter; third vice president. Miss Thyra Walker; secretary and treasurer. Mrs Aiic. Goveii; sewing committee, Mrs. Blake and Mrs. Coveli.
 After the business meeting adjourn ed pleasant social hour was enjoyed by all Mrs. Edna Walker was pre-
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29

rrsvelers report that in the Her
 .avina. Southern Slayia, there are fesosIlsd women-villages, where the so ,.ses whose husbands have emigrat- WIZ America, live with their child eu ii seems the men cannot earn isn, isa,gb to have their families follow sss1, 10 the new country.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mrs. H. P. Leonard has had her house shingled.
 The Hall family spent the weekend af their summer home.
 Rev. A. c. Johnson preached at the union service at West Woodstock on Sunday evening.
 Mrs. Emily Butler from New Haven spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. O. 4. Hiseox.
 Mir. Flaherty. who with Mr. Hall recently purchased the Walternen place. Is already making improve ments. He is now remodeling the barn.
 While yulcanizing a tire on Mon day night William Arnold had the mia fortune 10 have his garage catch fire and burn up. His auto was damaged quite badly.
 The service at the chapel last Sun day was much enjoyed by those pres ent. A large delegation of Putnam friends attended and their aid with the music was much appreciated.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
Observe Children. Day

Children's Day was observed at the Congregational church last Sun day by concert. The decorations being asparagus, daisies, peonies and lilies. The program was under the direction of Mrs. George A. Wether- ell, Mrs. Carl Morse, Miss Sylvia May and Alan Upham and a Children's Day service, Let the Children Come" was given. The musical selections were made more pleasing by the yio- lin playing of Nelson Brink and add ed much to the service. Jane Alton Danielson was baptized by the pastor. Five infants were added to the cradle roll.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
ASHFORD

Al the Eastford Community church Sunday morning there will be n com munion service and n special offering will be taken for the Day Kimbail Hospital Nurses Home Fund.
 Program for July Fourth at East ford. i i n. m, kennedy's hall, patri- otic address and musical program {. noon, basket lunch; 3 p. m.. ball game 1; 7.30 D. m, play, Kennedy's hall; g p. m, fireworks and bonfire on the church hill.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29

sented with half dozen silver butter spreaders. She is soon to leave North Grosyenordale to live in Putnam. Re treatments were served by Mrs Ei- liott. assisted by her granddaught<r, Miss Law.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
WOODSTOCK

Donald Williams is at Camp Wood stock this week.
 Mrs. Mills Miss Foye) of Worees- ter visited at Miss Leslie Summers last week
 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Williamson of Worcester attended the Woodstock Academy graduation exercises.
 John Black and Mir. and Mrs. Wil- liam Parkington of Fall River were Sunday guests al F. W. Shippey's.
 Claude Wilson and family of East Greenwich, R l., visited his sister. Mrs. Albert Belrieve, on Sunday.
 Fosdick Harrison graduated from Putnam High school last Thursday He was awarded the Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter, D. A. R.. gold med al for excellence in United States his tory.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham is with her sister for the summer.
 The Washington Cup will be played for on the Woodstock golf links on the Fourth of July. Tie best score wins the cup and the competition Is open to all members of the Wood stock Golf Club. Prizes will also be given to men and women, who, after playing, should give in their scores to Miss Constance Holt, Roseland. Wood stock tTel. 26f-4l. Owen Joseph White was the winner of the Washing ton Cup in 1921 and 1922.
 Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Goddard are guests at Mrs. Louise Child's.
 Miss Josephine H. Crane of Eliza beth, N. J., Is guest at Sunset Hill.
 Mir. and Mrs. Francis U. Johnstone have opened their home for the sum mer.
 Miss Susan Sumner has returned to town to spend her summer vacation al home.
 John Mcclellan and John E. Holt have arrived in town for their sum mer vacation.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dewitt Miller of Hartford were in town for Woodstock Academy graduation.
 William W Mathewson has been spending week as the guest of his brother at "The Larches."
 Miss Vivian Savercool of Manehes. ter, N. H., spent several days with Miss Leila $. Holt last week
 Several from here attended the card party for the benefit of the Nurses Home at Charles Swains last Saturday evening at Pomfret.
 Mir and sirs. Ernest Williamson. Kenneth Il. Colvin and Miss Amy Colyin of Worcester were guests of MT. and Mrs. William Gallup for the graduation exercises at Woodstock Academy.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29

The British Museum is being flood. ed with Egyptian antiquities from private collectors who fear to retain them, as they believe that Lord Car. narvon was killed by Tutankhamen': KA-his souls double.
Putnam patriot., 1923-06-29
ChaHee-Johnson

A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of Oscar F. John son, when his daughter Ethel became the bride of Norman Chaffee of OK. ford. Mass, on Saturday. Inne 23 The bride is graduate of T. NJ. II. s. '22.
 They were married under a beauti- ful arch of mountain laurels and June
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02
Join the industrial NEGOTIATION.

Join the Industrial Association.
Church supper next Tuesday.
Stop at the Custer -Mackay
w. w. Adamson returned Sunday
from Blackfcot and PocatelIo.
c. Z. Jensen was in Mackay sever
al days last week on business.
Mrs. Andrew Gini made final proof
on her homestead last Friday.
Fred Pratt was injured while work
ing at the Ramshorn mine last Sun
day.
Jim Marker came down from Bay
horse last Thursday for short visit
with relatives here.
Hon. John P. Boyle passed through
town the first of the week on his way
to his property up the river.
Victoria Thompson, stenographer
for Attorney Scion 3. Clark is In town
from her home at Mackay.
w. E. McCurry of the Capital News
of Boise, passed through town last
Friday on his way to Salmon tn appear
as witness in a case in court.
The ladies of the Congregational
church will give a Church Supper on
Tuesday, the 9Th. Usual good things
at the usual prices. All are invited.
Attorney Chase A. Clark was in
town last week from Mackay and has
rented the De Witt building which
he will use as an office during the
term of district court
We ask that all those owing for
subscription or otherwise kindly call
in and settle We cannot pay our
bills unless we get what is coming 10
us. Thanks!
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02

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Eat ranch butter!
Please pay Jour lLscr iptionI
Church supper next Tuesday.
District court convenes here today
Stop at the Custer Hotel-Mackay
Our subscription list grows bigger
and bigger every issue.
Dave Daniels of Arco, was here las;
Friday evening in a fine Packard car.
Mrs. Middleton visited with the
Darlington family above Clayton last
week.
Attorney w. J. Lamme of Arco, is
in the city today on professional bust
ness.
Franklin Nickerson and sister, Miss
Gertrude. spent last Sunday with rel
atives at Dickey.
over the mechanical end of the Kav-
anaugh garage al Stanley.
Rodger Brasseur was taken sudden
y i'll last Thursday but is able TO :,
out and around again now.
Walter Jensen went down to Ma
kay last Saturday where he is havin
some dental work done.
DR.. and Mrs c. A. B. Jensen,
Mackay were guests at the Chall.
Hot Springs last Friday night
Mrs. Frank sweuye- aid . Ia
Svaugcr vcfa IN ;l-A u s.. T.
from their has Z p Ls llalJi
Church supic c. n-xt Tuesday.
Archie Campbell, Leo Ivie, the Miss
es Pence and Miss Smith, were here
from their homes at Mackay last Sun
day.
Mrs. George Hosford, Jno. Job and
John Zeimetz have renewed their sub
scriptions to the Messengers Tor. an
other year.
Verne MCGOWAN, Frank Pfeiffer and
Jno. Job attended a meeting OF the
Masonic lodge at Mackay last Wed |
nesday night.
Dr. N. H. Farrell, of Mackay, attend
ed the Odd Fellow dance here last
Friday and spent the weekend with |
he Jensen family.
Tom Donahue was in town Thursday |
Of last week from his home in Pah-
;amaroi valley, visiting, relatives and
to business matters.
Judge Cowen passed through. town
asst Friday on his way to Salmon to
'epresent clients in the district court
which was in session there.
A. F. Kavaraugh was ir town las
Thursday FROM his home at Stanley
While here Mr.. KavaI augh ordered
The Messenger sent him for a year.
Church supper next tuesday.
The Odd Fellows Dance last Fridn-
light was we'll attended and the de-
icious dinner served by the ReDeka,
odge was greatly enjoyed by all.
Frank Burstedt entertained nun
er of his boy friends ct the home OF
is grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B.
brake in this city. last Thursday af-
ernoon, the occasion being the ami
ersary of the young mans birth.
160-acre ranch for sale in Pansam-
roi valley, three miles below Woods
livestock ranch. All fenced with
wire fence except so rods which
fenced with 4-wire fence: has log
ouse, stable, granary, corral of
oven wire fence, hog tight. Terms
, responsible 1arty. $4,000 per acre.
ee Dave Gekeler, Clayton. Idano.-
ut May 23rd., 1923.
AGENTS wANTED-s2O.00 to $40
per day to hustlers, selling the Lin
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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02
Faith Worth While.

The only faith that wears well and
holds its color In all weathers Is that
which is woven Of conviction and set
with the sharp mordant Of experience.
Lowell.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02
LIES Surprises.

Life is a series of surprises. We
do not guess today the mood, the
pleasure, the power OF tomorrow,
when we are building up our being
Emerson.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02

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lonabIe hair cut call at the Pastimt
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Eat ranch butter!
Church supper next Tuesday.
Subscribe for The Messenger.
Clean up around your premises.
The jury has been called for next
Monday the 18th.
Sam Bradbury has purchased one of
the new Steudebaker cars Of John"
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AGE,
D. H. Horton and wife of Mackay
visited with relatives here last Sun
day.
&c. w, Hovey and wife of Mackay
spont last Sunday with relatives in
this city,
Dick Graham and wife were in town
~ as. cf he week from their home
up the river,
Bill Cameron and VITO and Miss Jes-
sic Mcclure spent last Sunday In Pah
samaroi valley.
Judge Adair and Earl Weaver arriv-
ed in town Tuesday evening from Sal
mon and opened the spring term of
district court this morning at ten O.
clock.
DR.. A. H. Upham, president of the
University of Idaho will conduct the
baccalaureate services here May goth.
School will not be closed until June
Sth., but this was the only time that
Mr.. Upham could fill a date here.
VICTORY BONDS ARE DUE and
PAYABLE MAY 20TH. THE FIRST
STATE BANK OF CHALLIS, IDAHO
WILL ACCEPT THEM NOW ON De
POST. Il
A young man by the name of Alex
Snyder committed suicide at Salmon
last Wednesday morning. Financial
troubles are ascribed as the cause of
his rash act. He leaves wife and |
three children to face the world alone. |
Church supper next Tuesday.
The Rebekahs delightfully."- enter
tanned a number of their friends at |
their lodge hall last Thursday night.
A very nice program was given and
a delightful luncheon was served. Al
this time a 25-year medal was given
to Mrs D. B. Drake; a 20-year medal
was given to Mrs. Huffman; and 10
year medal was given to Mrs. J. Q.
Adams. The first and last named la
dies were present and made appropri-
ate little talks in response to the
presentation speech which was given
in mastery way by Mrs. Roy Chivers
The giving of medals is a beautiful
custom of the Rebekah Lodge which
has been observed for some time.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02

wish to announce to all those in Central Ida
no who are in need of the services Of an EYE
SPECIALIST, that will be at the Leaton
Hotel, Challis Idaho, one day only, Thursday,
May 3rd. Defective eyes are the cause of i'll
health Let me correct your eye troubles.
sugoest that you call early. Yours truly,
DR.. H. H. SCARBOROUGH,
The Reliable Eye Specialist
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-05-02
TO THEPUBIIC:

To Our Patrons
The Idaho Commission and Transportation Company
disposed their business the
Mackay Chals Clayton Stage Company and in they
purchased forwarding freight business the
Mackay, Chalis Clayton Stage Company.
the Idaho Commission Transportation
handle all forwarding and freight business and
Mackay Clayton will handle
all mail, passengers and express.
transfer been made with view Of
giving the community by each
specializing their respective lines and thereby cutting out
double In this each
serve public better advantage.
Mackay Challis and Clayton Stage Company
Idaho Commission and Transportation Coy