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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10

all has TO be borne by the railroad. L
does NOT have some one TO build tn,
road and keep it up for it, but has t,
do this itself. If some one woul6
build the railroads and keep them in
repair and allow the company TO op
crate them without this cost. thev
could give much better service and
service at one half what it costs at
present.
! The railroad is under the supervis-
| ION OF the State Utility Commission
ana has to maintain regular schedule.
and run when the weather is bad the
same as when it is good through the
winter as well as the summer, keep up
its own road bed, pay its taxes, and,
II 1t Injuries a passenger or employee
tits responsible for the injury and ha-
to pay for it. But the commission will
not require railroad to operate any
great length of time at loss.
The service given by the road is ano
Nlii pe, as long as II is operated, as
good as the business will Justify. Tr
the business would justify it, the road
would give as good service as that on
the main transcontinentl lines, buv
this cannot be expected any more thar
we could expect business houses, no.
tells. ETC., here to be as good as yor |
find in the large cities The business
will not justify it.
Financially, Lam no more interested
directly in the railroad than any one
Use here. But fully realize, as weii
rs has been stated in one of the arti.
les referred to, what the railroad
means to us. And the facts are that
I is up to the people of the town and
community, whether the road contin-
les any definite length of time or not,
lot through direct financial support,
mt through cur loyal support in pa
ronizing it. p. w Mitchell
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10
eoH1ADER LOOMS STRONG.
.,.norcs Beats orofino Here Sunday
IN First of Prairie Valley
League series.- All
Hard Hit.

Tho opening base ball game of tn,
prairie. Valley League series played IL
,be local park last Sunday between
va1nerce and Orofino, was won by the
home boys-6 TO 2.
The day was right for the sport and
,be fans were out in good numbers
and enthusiasm ran high; the local
Iecion Band adding nicely to the spir-
4 with selections well sprinkled thru
the performance.
The outstanding features of the
name we're Schlader's work on the
mound for the locals and the consis-
tent hitting. The Nezpercers seemed
TO be well in season, for their hits
came in regular showers, and their
fielding was air-tight. 1t was really
4 showing of big league stuff.
The game was an excellent exbibi-
tion of real sportsmanship, the boys
subOrdinating themselves most affably
TO the will of his highness, the
aUmps
The Nezperce lineup was: fen
richs, eff; Terry, 2b; Medved, lb; stell-
non, IS Kinzer 3b; Gertje, c; Ralstin,
#; Evans, IF; Harding, IF; schlader,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10
EIGHTY ENJOY CARD PARTY.

If there ever was good time had
by social gathering in this commun-
ity, and we've heard Of several, it was
at the card party given by the Ladies :
Altar Society Of the Catholic church
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stach
last Monday night. There were 80
men, women and children presenr,
The excellent refreshments were serv-
ed by Mrs. Stach, Mrs. Theo. Primus.
Mrs. Jake Fuchs. and Miss Hattie
Stach.
There was keen contest for the
prizes, in which it was demonstrates
that this section has some top-notch
pinocble players. Mrs. Frank Deter
man won the ladies first prize and
Fred Riggers the first for the men.
Mrs. f. Seubert took the ladies booby
prize and John Koepl the men Is.
The Society was so much encourns
ed with the success of this event that
It plans another in the near fntnre
DR.. T. B. Walton was. business Wis
itor from Lewiston Tuesday.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10
The Railroad Question Is Up To You.


We have been interested in tba az
cusslon in the last two issues Of The
herald regarding the local railroa i
ana the stage line. So far as the raj,
road Is concerned, it is not going into
'"e controversy, nor is it going to
qusffei with those who are runnino
'ie stage, nor with those who are
poostlng II, but it will be content to
continue TO operate as long as It can
De made to pay expenses and upNeen.
How long this will be, depends on the
business of the road and the business
depends upon the crops and the pas.
sengers and express handled. These
three are dependent to greater or
less extent upon the people of the
town and community; the passengers
ana express more than the crops.
The road is now being operated at
a loss and is going through a test per.
lod. The passenger business does not
pay for the operation of that part OF
the road, especially during the sum
mer but this service is more for the
convenience of the people who patron |
re the road and for this community.
should it become necessary to discon-
lnue the passenger train it will be dis
continued through the winter as well
IS the summer as it is like the stage
o some extent--it can be operated
lore eheaply through the summer
han in the winter
1t costs a certain amout to run the
rain over to Craigmont and back.
Whether there is one passenger OF
lirty, makes but little difference. It
oes not cost fifty cents more to haul
lirty passengers than it does one
IT is expensive to build railroad, /,
so expensive to keep it up as the ,
es, bridges and rolling stock cost ]
oney to keep in repair and the taxes |
so have to be taken care of and this
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10

The big bargain sale started at Carl
sons Toggery last Saturday, with Z
F. Richardson of the Gregson Sales
Co. in charge, drew a packed house
most all day Saturday and the buying
has kept up through the week. Next
Saturday is another big day of the
sale. when Mr. Carlson will give 5 per
cent of his gross receipts toward uni
forms for the local Legion Band. The
ad in this paper viii give details. NJ.
c. Ladretter won the guessing contest
on the number of beans in a jar, ne
being the nearest guesser present
when the beans were counted, and got
his pick of the best pair Of shoes N
the house. The jar contained 592 and
Mr.. Ledretter guessed $50.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10
BOY SCOUTS ISSUE CHALLENGE.

The boys of the Nezperce trour
herewith issue challenge to theii
fathers and the Scout officials for a
base ball game to be held Friday af
ternoon at 1870, probably on the For
pster's diamond. The boys are rarin
TO go and many heated arguments
have already been held in the various
homes, and we hope to see the same
spirit manifest in the game. All are
invited to attend.
The probable lineup for the Scouts
is as follows:
c. Bobbie, Cliff.
?. Cliff, Shrimp.
+. B. Staple Buster.
$. B. Fen, Beautiful
S. $. Shorty, Chick.
7. B. Wayne, Piggie, Jewell.
l. F. Shrimp.
L. +. Shrimp.
G, +. Lester, Don.
L. +. Buster, Eddie.
A challenge has also been issued by !
tue Scout Proup of Grangeville to the |
Nezperee troup for two games, the |
dates TO be set by the Nezperce off. |
elals Mr.. Sutton, acting Scout Mas.
Ter suggests that the first game be
played Saturday afternoon, May 26, att
Grangeville. This win be the Satur-
aay after school is out and will be the
Oest date for the trip, since most of
the Scouts who live in the country |
VIII not be without practice. The
Terms of the challenge are simple I
Each troup pays its own expenses.
rms would merely mean transporta-
uOn, balls, bats, and a mask. Think
II over, fathers and friends this is a ]
good opportunity to give our boys real
experience in meeting and competing
with other scouts and furnish a real
Vu'ing such as only a scout organiza-
tion can give. le
MI. Sutton is giving a great deal of
ulle to this organization and his ball '
'eam will givera good account of them. i
'e'Ves' He wants to accept that chal- t
enge as soon as possible and give the e
'Oys real treat. He also invites fhe
a'ners and members of the council to J
,''end the regular scout meetings at c
ne High School gym at 7:30 on Mon f
My evening. "On to Grangeville. =
We have real Scout organization and n
I've boys with efficient officials and f
,e are bound to win in all activities is
ieip us to put things over with a Up
ang. f,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10

The many prairie friends of Robert
B. Akin, the Seattle newspaper man
who directed the singing at the In
dian camp meeting near Mason Butte
the past several years, will regret to
learn that he cannot officiate in
that capacity during the coming meet
ii.g in July on account of illness in his
family. The place will be filled by q
worthy substitute, however.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10
DISTRICT COURT NEXT wrgx

Monday mornino EoIIo,,...
docket for this form. % u
cr;m,n., g.,
o. oaiendar'
'"'e ol Idaho VS.. Geo. II. wate
q SnuAing taise bank statements
snnen' ,. .. TannahilI, alto
n - s'a'e; Miles 5. Johnson, {
'' attorneys Tor defendant
! civil Calendar.
oamuei II. Root, vs.. Sophias +
nikkelson; suit on account. Eugen
= Neii, Tor plaintiff; p. W. Mitchell
TOT defense.
central Highway District VS.. w. F
MarcKei, ct al; suit for right of-way
=. orr MeMinimy, c. H. Nugent 70,
piaintlff; T w. Mitchell, for defense
In the matter of the solyencv state
bank OF Kamiah; bank solvency. F
.. randall, Lewiston.
T. II. Smith vs.. Grover Anderson,
ct al; foreclosure claim of hen. G.
o'l McAiihimy, for plaintiff.
shiage OF Craigmont VS.. William d.
hirpy ana Maude E. Kirby; foreclos.
ure claim OF lien. g. Orr McMinimv.
Tor pialntlff.
slhage OF Cralgmont VS.. Mat Die
theim; foreclosure of claim of lien. G.
orr McMinimy, for plaintiff.
village OF craigmont VS.. w. s. .Ten,
nings; foreclosure of claim of lien G.
orr MeMinimy, for plaintiff
village OF craigmont vs. Mrs Mat
ne Ratilff; foreclosure on claim of
ien. q. Orr McMinimy, for plaintiff |
James M. Root VS.. Mrs. M. r. Root
IND ). w. Matlock; foreclosure of lien.
: W. Mitchell, for plaintiff; F. H.
sehberg, Eugene O'Neil, for defend
nts.
Bank of Vollmer VS.. John senter
nd Frank Senter; suit on notes. Fred
J. Butler. for plaintiff; P. w. Mitch
IL for defendants.
A. NJ. Hauck vs.. J. 4. Stanton; suit
n promissory note. G. H. Nugent, for
laintiff; P W Mitchell, for defend
Mt.
J. D. Meikle VS.. J. j. Medvid; suit
a account. Fred f. Butler, for
aintiff.
Nettie D. Pelton VS.. c. Fl. Bryan;
lit on promissory note. F. S. Ran 5
III, for plaintiff; F. H. Rehberg, for !
.fendant.
Fort Misery Highway District. VS.. q
ate Bank of Kamiah, ct al; conver
IN of public funds. A. s. Hardy, J. d
Ailshie for plaintiff; F. s. Randall,
r defendants. e
Farmers National Bank of Pomeroy +
State Bank of Kamiah, ct al; con
rsion of funds. James F. Babb for {
aintiff; F. s. Randall for defend y
IS.
Mrs. Geo. T. Bacon VS.. State Bank 4
Kamiah, ,et al, conversion of trust E,
ads. Charles H. ChanceVea k;tes
nds. +. s. Randall, MILES S. John i
!, for defendants. \
1ecil Henry Duuck, a minor by G.
Nugent VS.. Carrie E. Duuek; par "
ion of real property G. Fl. Nugens n
nla;ntiff
N the matter of the Union State ),
nix Nezperce, Idaho; bank solvency. ~
ndau g. Becker. e.
! + o,Connor VS.. Community Mill
= 81. foreclosure of lien. G. c.
nal, for nlaint;ff. Randall & Beck e. e.
Lewiston. for defendants. G.
,;rst National Bank. Chewela, wn., :
william Sullivan; suit on prom n
-, note q w suppieer for plain - -
J. q q. Pennell Tannahill & Leep ~ =,
for defendant.
err. clifford & Company VS.. W. F. 81
neon. sn;t on note. Eugene A. NJ
% eor nlaint;ff. Tannahill & Leeper y
ascendant
olo.Ame,ican Mill Co.. VS.. Com
,;t Nf;n 90 81 al. suit ON account.
.ene 4. Cox. Noel B. Martin, Lew be-
:, prrcbam & Blair. Spokane, for at
ec D5au o. pootar Lewiston. | low
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10

Gas 81 cents at Heston & Miller's.
Why pay mores
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1923-05-10

DR.. T. B. Walton was business Wis
itor from Lewiston Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

ROTARY-ANNS GIVE
LUNCHEON

Mrs J. S. Winters, 1880 Berkeley
avenue, Bessemer. was hostess to the
Rotary Ann club last Thursday after
noone al l o'clock.
1t was a very interesting and in
spirational meeting. Several speak
ers of prominence were present,
among them being Mrs. Angus Tay-
Tor and Mrs. John Flenner, both ac-
tive members of the AXIS club in Biz
mingham Mrs. Taylor discussed the
need of such a club as the Rotary
Ann in the district. which has as
its aim the betterment of condi-
tions for business girls, and the pro-
lection generally of those who,
through mischance or misfortune, are
not able to take care of themselves.
Mrs. Flenner followed Mrs. Taylor
and spoke commendingly of the work
already accomplished by the Rotary
AIMS. Mrs Gordon Jones introduced
the speakers of the afternoon.
Miss Mary Gillen gave a number
of humorous negro dialect readings,
which We're enjoyed very much by
all present. AT the close of the pro-
gram a delightful luncheon was
served. Mrs. John Neal. vice presi-
dent Of the club. poured coffee
while Mrs. gohn Snyder presided at
the tea service.
The home was beautifully deco
rated with cut flowers. roses, car
nations and profusion of fresh jon
quils.
The Rotary-Ann club Is composed
entirely of the wives of the Rotari-
ans of Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
THE WOMAN CITIZEN
department. Conducted by the Jefferson
Voters-Mrs j. S. Foster, Publicity Chairman

representative. Her manner is most
engaging and her knowledge and
judgment mark her as fitted for the
place she occupies. She is chairman
of the health committee and DR..
WEIGH, never eager for women in
public life, has commended her work
most favorably. Although Mrs Will
kens voted for the extension of time
on the convict lease system when
informed that the state was abso-
lutely helpless without revenue, she
did all in her power to secure re-
consideration after she learned that
there was chance of meeting the
loss of revenue in some other way.
She had the courage to be one of the
five representatives who voted
against the tax exemptions repeal.
believing that the state had incurred
a moral obligation by the action of
the former legislature. Her deter
mination won for us the Shepard
Towner bill
Mrs. Wilkins is a lifelong suf-
fragist, and a member of the old
Selma Suffrage association, "The
Roman Army" as it was called by
Miss Partridge, its founder and lead :
er. because of its likeness in dou-
bles and numbers to the stage Ro-
man army. BY her careful manage
ment and political acumen Mrs VIII
kins was able to defeat Joe Green
of Selma, who had been in the legis-
lature for many years, ana who.
after being entrusted with the suf-
frage bill, at his own request. in the
legislative fight of 1915, was con-
verified in the eleventh hour and went
over to the ODDOSition
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
BLANCHE RING STAR
IN AS YOU WE RE-
At THE JEFFE R5ON
Charles Winninger Shares
Honors in Musical Comedy
Here First Half Of
Week


Blanche Ring. ever popular musical
comedy star. is coming to the Jeffer-
son theatre Monday Tuesday and
Wednesday nights. with special matt
nee Wednesday las You We're" "a
two-act musical play in seven scenes.
is Miss Rings starring vehicle this
season. This play is reported as hav-
ing been very successful every place
1t has been presented. Sharing stel-
lar honors with Miss Ring is Charles
winninger. regarded as one of the
best Of the musical comedy come
dams,
Their musical play is reported as
good. clean entertainment. with
snappy music, bright lines and funny
situations. They carry a company of
80 people, with a singing and dane
ing chorus. Surrounding the stars
are said to be some very capable en-
tertainers. There is a male quartet
billed IS the Four Entertainers, said
to be a good show in themselves.
Elby and St. Leo do classical and
modern dances and Edgar Atchison
| Ely helps add to the general gayety.
| If you enjoy a good hearty laugh
j., you will miss many such if you fail
! to see Miss Ring and Mr.: Winninger
| in las You Were" it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
VALENTINE CELEBRATION AT
MISSES HOWARD'S SCHOOL

The Valentine season was ceIe-
brated by three separate parties at
the Misses Howard's School for Girls.
The first was on the evening of the
eth when Miss Mary Emma Pear
son, head of the English and his
tory department, was hostess to 80
of her local friends and the entire
faculty of the school. The decora-
lions for this occasion were especial
~ striking.
The second of the Valentine par
ties was from the subhigh school
department This was Valentine
tea for the mothers. and it was a
real love feast Numerous le.s
songs We're sung to mothers Valen-
tine jingles cleverly given, the Val
entine mail box opened, mail deliv-
cred, work of children exhibited. then
, a cup of tea served and good-bys
/ exchanged.
The third party was from the
young ladies of the high school de-
partment. The occasion was a re-
ception rendered the Astrotekton Lit
erary society by the Howardfan Lit
erary society. The special program,
various Valentine stunts, and eiab-
crate refreshments made a most en-
| joyable afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
Brimful of Comedy Is Report On
"As You Were" at Jefferson

A rolliclSing, tuneful, musical play
let. in two acts and seven scenes,
brimful of comedy situations. with
an aIl-star east. headed by Blanche
Ring and Charles Winninger, the
whole supplemented by several
spappy specialties, is said to describe
the manifold glories of Jennie ia
cebs' latest production. AS You
Were" which will grace the stage of
the jefferson theatre Monday Tues
day and Wednesday nights of this
week, with matinee performance
Wednesday.
Miss Jacobs is we'll known pro-
Queer of big things, said to spare no
expense either for company or equip
ment. Her choruses. which have
come to be termed american
Beauty" challenge comparison wit
the best the Follies- or Winter Car
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
WHO'S WHO IN THE LEAGUE


Mrs. Heidenreich, who was recent
ly made president of the league, halls
from New York. At Bayside, L. L.,
she was an officer in the Council of
Jewish Women. She has r>sided
here for<the past four years and is
the president of the Council of Jew
ish Women and vice president of
the Council of Jewish Women S
Clubs. She is a gracious and com
petent presiding officer. We are as
sured of active progress through her
efforts.
The next meeting of the league,
February 20, will have the pleasure
of hearing Mrs. L. B. Bush, state
director of the child welfare de-
partment. The meeting will be held
at the Hillman hotel, at 2:30 p. m.
The league Is studying the pro-
posed legislative acts, Endorsed by
the state league. The proposed act
provides for the enlargement of the
child welfare department. Mrs. Bush
will most entertainingly discuss her
work in that department, We wish
that all members could hear her.
There will be luncheon of the
executive board, preceding the meet
ing at 1880 p. m. Judge Murphy and
Mrs. L. B. Bush will be honor guests.
Judge Murphy will talk on the pro-
posed domestic relations court. Mem
bers of the board will please call
Mrs. A. J. Grafenkamp, Main 3454-N.
or call the office, Main 5SS6.
Mrs. Neil r. Wallace, organizer for
the league, was hostess at a charm
ing luncheon on Thursday, in the
private dining room of the Hillman
hotel. The membership chairmen OF
the city precincts were her guests.
Mrs. R. F. Johnston spoke with en-
thusiasm of the aims and purposes
of the league. Mrs. ]. NJ. Hawkins
spoke of the accomplishments of the
league. Mrs. Wallace presented her
plans for a membership campaign, to
aid which all present pledged their
support. Those attending were Mrs
James kirkpatrick of Wylam, Mrs
Joe Smith of Ensley. Mrs. S. J. Cole,
North Highlands; Mrs. Charles s.
Caldwell South Highlands; Mrs. r
A. Clayton, Woodlawn; Mrs. Lon
Albritton. North Birmingham; Mrs
j. NJ. Minter, East Lake; Mrs. Pal
mer Daughette, membership chair
man of the league; Mrs. Johnston
and Mrs. Hawkins.
Mrs. Wallace has sent out letters
to all members urging them to pay
their dues before March l.
FIRST WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE
Mrs. Wilkens of Dallas county
stands out prominently as an able
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
FATHER AND son
BANQUET

Father and Son banquet was
held in the annex of the First Chris
tian church. All those who did not
possess a son borrowed one, and a
very interesting evening, featuring
the palship of parent and child. was
enjoyed. lovely chicken dinner
was served. and splendid talk was
given by DIR. Simpson. Other inter-
esting takers were Messrs. Tarpley.
Stallings, and =. +. Cheek. Mr. Nc
Bee. of the Y. NJ c. A.. led the sing
ing which was an attractive ..art
of the program. About so guests en-
joyed this lovely affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
CLIO LITERARY SOCIETY
MEETS FRIDAY

The Clio Literary society of Gem
trail High school was forced to hold
their election of officers over on ac-
count. CT several designations. Miss
Evelyn Kenny was elected secretary,
Miss Weniel Speigial. treasurer. and
Miss Louis Kelly executive commit
tee. Miss Nell Townsend and Miss
Paupline Willoughby We're elected on
the membership committee and Miss
Maude Moore was appointed critic.
On February 16 an interesting pro-
gram WAS held on Europe. Miss Mar
garet McCracken told of Art of Eu-
rope. and Miss Evelyn Sellers talked
of "ManIfactors of England"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18

den can be asst Indeed they are ca
gerly recruited from both these or
CARNATIONS. In short. LAS You
Were" is reported one unending de-
light to the eye and ear.
Herman Daresski, Gitz Rice and j
Fred Coots, associated composers
who wrote the music, have furnished
some really tuneful melodies. The
production has been staged by
George ID. Sullivan.
The plct of the piece is light and
whimsical, and brimful of comedy
situations, it is claimed
The company consists of 80 per-
sons, among whom are Edgar Atch-
son Ely, Mary Elby and Leonard
st. Leo and The Four Entertainers
chorus of 16 is said to make up
prominent part of the entertain
nent and stand out in their work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-18
MASTER GABRIEL
LYRIC HEADL me R.
DURING FIRST HALF
Marie Russell in AT the Cabin
Door" Billed; Betty
Washington
Returns

Vaudeville patrons, who like the
unusual in their entertainment, are
going to find it at the Lyric this
week a bill of unusually diverting
variety win be offered. it is claimed.
From the headliner on down it is said
10 be a bill which offers varied
enough entertainment to please the
exacting while the bill is topped off
by screen feature said to be far and
away one of the best of the season.
Master Gabriel and his company
offer the headline attraction, Captain
Kiddo.p Master Gabriel is reported
rated as one of the most noted fig
ures on the vaudeville stage. This
year he will appear before Birming
ham audiences in a three-scene COM
edy fantasy written especially for
him by Jack Lait. His assisting
players are Dorothy Webb and Geor-
gia Mack.
The added attraction brings Marie
russell in "At the Cabin Door"
This is a southern skit, which critics
say give the charming Miss Russell
one of her best vaudeville numbers.
She is assisted in her entertainment
by Sambo.
The special feature is novelty
Will and Gladys Ahern offer it and
they have called it Spinning Ro-
nance" The spinning is done with
a rope in the hands of Mr.. Ahern
with Miss Ahern. He does number
of entertaining things.
In the other two acts appear Betty
Washington, who with her violin and
bow so thoroughly captivated Bir-
mingham on other appearances, and
the Three Renards in up In the
Clouds" a gymnastic exhibition, said
TO be excellent.
ASHAMED of Parents" is the title
of the special photoplay, which will
be offered and patrons are promised
a gripping drama in this production.