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The Washington times., 1923-03-09


What Is less and fewer Of 1t,
teacher Is admitting nothing, de-
nying everything and attending
to his golf. He's not down In
Tampa to idle his time away with
baseball-and it's purely a, niblic
"''""' with few brassies. mid
irons and rnashies tossed in for
chasers.
Baseball bugs used to having
their dope fed to them in in
creasing doses until thoroughly
immune to despondency are Ian
gushing In suspense. If Griff
r" ~1'f win the pennant between
now and April 8 they don't know
wnen AS expects to grab 1t.
He's never been so late winning
it before, and anybody will tell
you he's never won 1t after.
Griff usually goes into training
hostilities armed with complete
outfit of exclamation points, para
graphs. single and double quotes
and full supply Of personal pro-
nouns.
His adverbs are the best in the
league, and no better adjectives
buried with Tut-ank-hamen
himself.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

- ?
I h | n 6 except
that he is not
as old as Nick
Aitrock and
he's not nearly
so Ger ain OF
that as he used
to be when he
was y o u n & e r
and his mem
Org better.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

The city would not require any
outdoor instruction field. A prac-
tice court, such as the courts de-
signed for winter schools, would do.
All the pupil needs is q fundamen-
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

Even obstinate. unruly or sham
pooed hair stays combed all day
in any style you like. "Hair-Groom"
is a dignified combing cream which
gives that natural gloss and well
groomed effect to your hair-that
The Washington times., 1923-03-09
Says "SKILLETT"
Finn, Esq:
0riff Has Rum Out Of Per-
sonal Pronouns, Para
graphs, Double and
Single Quotes and
Compound Ad-
jectives.
BY KIRK MILLER.

WWT HILE Washington fans are
" still in the throes Of red
w flannel si11all-clothes, Pres
ident Clark Griffith 10 not helping
relieve the irritation by his bash
IL "a NE to talk for publication.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

Up to the moment of type-set-
tin arifL hasn't claimed any
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

For they are planning hard to
humble the where you going
boyg" crowd. Planning and dream
ing-waIl, maybe dreaming is right
For those Marines are hard birds
to battle, taking 'em by and large.
Three of the boys who pastimed
the other night in the intTamural
contests are booked in the card
against the Marines. These are
Morrison, the lightweight, who IL
to meet Coverisky of the Marines:
Ptomey, weller, against Ehoblock,
of the Marines, and Piscatelli,
feather. against O'RouPke, OF the
Marines.
Morrison beat Martin the other
night in an extra session after a
four.round go. Ptomey was the
headiiner that night and drew with
that game little battler from the
naval air station, Mosier, after six
rounds and an extra round. Pisca-
tell shaded Corp. Davy Jones in
six rounds. where he should have
won handily.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

1t makes the
spring training
l'oTnp very dull
ana trining for
the Old Fox not
to be quoted
for ioc al and
forniyu d;afrthtY.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09
Bv CHARLES "CHICK0 EVAA

The proper way Of going about it
is, OF course, to take some instruc-
ton from a professional, but the
officials in charge feel that they
have no right to tell the citizen
that he must do that.
The logical alternative, it seems
to me, il a new city job-that Of
city golf instructor
With the tremendous golf develop
ment we are now witnessing, and
new public links coming into ex-
istence everywhere, I feel sure that
It is but matter OF time only un.
til we have these official golf in
structors.
The city might pay these In
structOrS q fixed salary, and have
them teach golf without charge
to the pupil, or they might ar
range q part salary and part fee
basis, BY which the voter could
Be- Instructed I'm golf for very
nominal charge per Iesson-say 70
cents.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

II MIR. PiscateIli's opponent
turns out to be q lanlxy lad SOME
thing like Corporal Dnvy Jones,
the stOclxy yOungster has q glOl,-
iOus chance 70 climb a few rungs
in the army boxing ladder.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09
Fl. MYER BOXERS PLAN
TO HUMBLE MARINES
n IOSEPH BRUCE KELLY.

When ouanco bring their boxers to the riding
Myer night they going to have tough
with the
Fort Myer
rearrank private the fort IS
rang behind the youngsters working out for the coming bouts
tentatively Officers and boxing
experts around the watching the daily workouts with keen
the that single named In the card
already absolutely certain Of being permitted to
The Washington times., 1923-03-09
THE DAYS
Biggest Lie

BY TIM COBB.
MARCH 9.-Three persons
AVA were seriously injured
in the rush of conscientious
citizens to pay their income
taxes early.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

STPOILS THROUGH
SPORTVHLE
ByWAliam FsKirk.
THE BIG LEAGUE LIGHTS
TINE big lights burn brightly the that feels his
Seeing their fortunes bb and flow the big league rOng
But Time and Tide will wait
And one by one they get the gate
few back along the track they left the before
But fear their minds is Tippng Doubt sounds his solemn kne
And when the SLIPPING little to tell
For Time and Tide power stay
And one by one they creep
CLEAN big lights
While old stars play their little day and make the team
Few the great performers in Lifes eternal skit
Who played their best while the cand the time to quit!
CIt's time quit and hit the hayD
The Case Of Babe Adams.
TTHE story that Babe Adams will attempt another comeback with
the Pirates during the 1928 reminds fans of the splendid
= work by that fine wer and also reminds them
former attempts to demonstrate to the fans of Pittsburgh that ne
is not 'has been"
Babe splendid year 1921 winning great majority of his
but dark for the brilliant hurer
the records show His showing last would indicate that
full bow and make way for younger talent:
his belief
believe he show the form which him fame in
Youth spring chestnut phrase
and don't find foryearod athletes cutting any Ice IN
baseball, save the managers .
Babe Adams big Lacquer and remains big Lacquer
his heart Playing with the minors has kick for him.
But could disgrace attached to playing in the
the question delivered the goods there Perhaps
is much better than sitting back and refectng goomiy ones
former greatness There little nourhment in reflection OF that
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

Can you think OF bigger lie than
that? II so. send it to Biggest Lie
Editor today.
The Washington times., 1923-03-09

For there never was a young
battler better equipped physically
make the other fellows long reach
look like a handicap, than the
speedy little Fort Myer feather
weight.
There seemed to be a. standard.
lied style Of boxing among all the
army boys the. other night They
stood off and boxed. Piscatelli
can't stand off and box with the
string bean boys that is If he wants
to win. Whether Piscatelli Is a
clever boxer for his size and reach,
is being the question. His game,
In a ringside Observers opinion,
should be to walk into iem.
A blow loses force as it travels
away from it's base. When Pisca-
tell boxes he Is at a disadvantage
because of his stocky build. His
blows land lightly. There isn't the
steam behind them unless he gets
er as he Is, has so many boxing
should have toppled him If he had
kept in close enough to keep Davy
off his balance.
Davy. on the other hand, could
have licked the little wOp II he
had jabbed, and iabbed and lab
bed with his long reach while
PiscatelIi was trying to box with
him.
The old bean and the mixed style
counts a lot when one is romping
around the rosin canvas.
Morrison's big fault seemed to be
his inability to follow up an ad-
vantage. The game Is to get the
other guy. If you have him start
ed. keep him going. so the wise
ones say. If you let him recover
you have all the work OF getting
him started again on your hands.
These are, all of them, faults or
inexperience only. OF course none
OF this Is intended as a slam at
the youngsters, who performed
nightly on their last appearance.
In the bantam event Cary. or
Fort Myer, will meet Traverralla OF
the Marines. The middleweight
division will be represented by
Ward of Fort Myer, against Nc
Carthy Of the Marines.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24

certificates pertain to the sen SWA
Sec. 20 5 10. The Treasurer is
authorized to accept in full payment
for all delinquent taxes against the
above described property the sum of
$500 said sum to be apportioned ac-
cording to the evies for the year 1922.
The report of Stella Cook, Tax Col
lector, for collections of 1922, second
installment real property tax was by
the Board examined and approved.
Whereupon an agreement was en-
tered into between the Board and the
Shoshone Motor Company, whereby
said Shoshone Motor Company agreed
to furnish automobile transportation
for the sheriffs office at the rate of
20 cents per mile, each way.
Thereupon the Board adjourned I'M
til Monday, August 18th, 1923 at 9
o'clock, A. NJ.
Approved ROB'T. J. MCMAHON,
Chairman.
Attest: E. A. BOWLER, Clerk.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
JULY 1928 SESSION
Third Day of Session, Monday,
July 10th, 1923.
9 Western fle~spafsr Onif

The Board of County Commissioner
% Lincoln County Idaho met this day
/ pursuant TO adjournment with the fol-
owing members present: Robt j. Me-
Nahon, Chairman, w. 4. Patterson and
II. j. Lennon, Commissioners and f.
a. Bowler, Clerk
The claim Of C. O. Stockslager for
LEGAL services in the sum of 1880
was by the board examined and al
lowed and the Auditor is hereby au-
thorized to draw a warrant on the
Current Expense Fund of the County
In payment Of said claim.
II appearing to the Board that an
erroneous assessment was made on the
NEll Sec. 10 Twp. 6 S. r. 1SE. B. M.
for the years 1920, 1921 and 1922. it is
ordered that the owner be permitted
to redeem the delinquent taxes for
said years upon the following basis.
for 1920, S19597 for 1921. S29S.45. for
1922 S25O.O7, and the treasurer is au-
thorized to accept the sum of s744.49
IN full payment of said DELINQUENT
taxes for said years.
1t is hereby ordered by the Board
That DELINQUENCY certificates No 2OOO
for year 1919, No. 1850 for 1920. No
llI9 for 1921 and 1165 for 1922 be and
ne same are hereby cancelled. said
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of J. Ben Peck, Deceased

Estate of J. Ben Peck, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the IN
dersigned Robert J. Mcmahon, Adj
ministrator of the estate of ]. Ben
Peck deceased, to the creditors of and
all persons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication Of
this notice, to the said administrator
at his place Of business at Shoshone,
County of Lincoln, State of Idaho.
Dated: August 9Th, 1923.
ROBERT J. MCMAHON,
Administrator
of the estate of ]. Ben Peck, Deceased.
A.-10-17-24-S1
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
2 A T : S N A P
~ KILLS RATS

Also mice. Absolutely prsy.-
odors from carcass. One pseL.,
proves this. RAT SNAP come,
cakes-no mixing with other isv
Guaranteed.
35c size cake enough +,
Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar.
CSC size cakes for chi,ks
House.. coops, or small buildings.
SIPS size 5 cakes enough 4.
all farm and out buildings, storsa
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by
Sinclair's Phcy. Shoshone Hdw c.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids for the erection and
completion of school house will be
received by the Trustees Of School
Dist. No 2 Myers SCHOOL, Lincoln
County Idaho, on Friday. August "a
1928 at the office of the County SUI
perintendent of Schools where plans
and specifications of building may be
seen. The board reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
J. W. HUNTER, Chairman.
c. S. Myers, Clerk.
Board of Trustees. Sch. Dist No. 2
Lincoln County Idaho.
A.-1O-17-24.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
OBITUARY

Willard Roland Ritter did,.
Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Ritz, !.
born in shoshone Idaho, Febrs,, :,
1915 died at Pocatello hospits Z
gust 15' 1923, age 8 years. 6 moa f
and days. He leaves to mourn
loss, a father mother, three d.
and one brother, besides bo,.
friends and neighbors.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
What Mrs. Brenninger, of New York.
Says About Rat Poison.

Tried preparations that kill rats.
but RAT SNAP is the only one that
prevents disagreeable odors after kill
Ing. Also like RAT-SNAP because it
comes in handy cakes, no mixing with
other food You don't have to dirty
your hands, it's the best for house.
hold use" Try RAT-sNAP. Three
sizes, s5c, CSC, SIPS. Sold and guar
anteed by sinclairs Pharmacy and
shoshone Hardware Co. ADV
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24

home II eligible or &c the idaho IN
dgtrai Training school, on To som,
other training school taking into ac.
count the years Of the child with ref.
elence TO the institution selected
I Any child committed 70 the childreu's
home. on its being shown To the Judge
Of said court that il is incorrig'ble
ard vicious may be transferred to the
ineustfial School or other proper in
strniion. no child committed to any
feformatory shall be detained beyond
his Halcritv and may be DISCHARGED
SCORER, or paroled by the trustees or
board Of control under rules and re-
stfictions applicable, 10 other inmates.
ANY order Of commitment may be sus-
pended by the Judges Of the probate
court during such time as the child
may regularly attend school and prom
orly conduct itself The expense Of
the transportation Of the child to the
juvenile Reformatory shall be paid bv
the county from which the child is
committed.
PROBATION OFFICERS: APPOINT
MENT AND DUTIES
Section 1853. The Probate Courts of
the several counties in this state shall
have authority to appoint or designate
one or more discreet persons of good
moral character 10 serve as probation
officers during the pleasure Of the
court; said probation officers having
authority to act only upon the re-
guest and under the direction of the
Probate Court, and to receive such
compensation for services actually
performed as the Probate Court shall
deem Just and proper The number
Of paid probation Officers appointeI
and designated by the Court shall he
as follows: In counties in which the
iast schol census shows a school nop-
ulatlon of over Five Thousand (5.0OOl
not to exceed two co probation Off
GERS; in all other counties not 10 ex-
coed one ID probation officer. In
case a probation officer shall be an
pointed. It shall be the duty ce the
Judge of the Court. If practicable. to
notify said probation officer when any
child is TO be brought before the court:
II shall be the duty Of said probation
otficer TO make Investigation of such
case TO be present in court 10 repra
sent the interests Of the child when
the case Is heard; to furnish ,hs court /
such Information and assistance as |
the court or Judge may re1utre. and /
70 take charge Of any child before
and after the trial as may be directed
BY the court or Judge Probation Off
'ers provided for by this charter are
hereby vested with all power ana au-
hofity Of sherrlffs. coustables and
'oilce officers to make arrests and
'erform other duties incident to their
.fflces as probation officers.
g foOL TRUSTEES TO REPORT
DELINQUENTS
Section 16l. II shall be the duty Of :
ne board Of trustees Of each school
ls'rict to report to the county SUPER
liendent an cases OF truancy. delin-
uency and incorrieibility which arls- /
within their respective districts q,
ma such county school superintendent !,
IAN Immediately report such cases TO
Re judge Of the probate court. c
Il Is sincerely hoped that no vlo- o
tors OF this law VIII be found In v
Dr. county
LEAH NJ BURNSIDE !"
County Supt y
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
Sir Walter Raleigh Had Bright Idea

VOU remember the episode rainy day when he threw his
cloak into public puddle that the
getting wet feet and perhaps That was ADVERTISING
pr Walter had message of import vanfpd
hearing He got by ingenious method CT attract
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Business today meaphoricaly throwing its cloak before Won
seeks your favorable attention effective method
capturing -Advertng Day it caters vor tastes
and your desires through ADVERTISING 49, ~ " yum 'a''0'
opfn % VINO advertise in this believe that they succeed
messages interested and
sometimes inspired with their own enthusiasm fr
VIII help Whether realize if or moi advertise
ing IS Dig, vital force life. American n;nS
of modern life. f0 "iAn your redch lhe many DoonS
advertising keeps information upodate an ovor ro1o If
necessities luxure o' "1i'io' VI household uuhN
advertisers deserve your support queen knghted Sir Walter
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24

1906 iQr driving ilr fchoal maqon
pN Hi'Hi ~ hNoHn af fNe auh fo.fs
H'l Ne i0rn'fel nY fh0 fofnal i.a,s
~ ini fDND9' ulni N0 l9 shoalan.
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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly aided US dur
ing the illness and death of our hus-
band and father.-Mrs. Mary Averill
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bone
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Tuel
and family.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-08-24
NOTICE OF SCHOOL ELECTION

A-17-2l-s1-s-7 i.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-02-10
pltnlity Committee has been wonder
fully successful

pitality Committee has been wonder.
FULLY successful.
The classes conducted under the
Education Committee though enrol.
ing but limited number. have server
these members well. To some it has
meant saving in the cost of dressins
through the thorough course in Mill
aery' Dressmaking and Needle Work.
Through the Home Nursing Class. C
women are now better prepared TO
care for their home folks during a
period of illness
MISS Claydd j. Williams, of the Nat
ional Staff, spent the month of Febru-
airy In setting up the Health Educ alton
committee and conducting classes in
physical recreation. A large number
TOOK the lesson course under Miss WI
iiIilS ana number of these enrolled
IN the class which was continued with
MISS Leona Webster of the Central
otaH as instructor. During the fall
Two classes, one for girls and one for
ADULTS were opened under the direct.
ION OF MISS Webster, Physical Drec.o-
OF the Central and Miss Jones OF t1e
Central Staff.
The House Committee made rear.
rangement Of some of the rooms ri,.
ing up one as a class room for dress.
making. Through it's recommendation
eieclric llghts were put in this rom.
IN hallway of annex, also in ward 20
mat the basket ball and tennis courts
c'uio De used at nights. During the
spring 1t called on the Finance Com
mlttee Tor funds to purchase linens
ana 10. and behold" the treasury was
empty. But the Finance Committee I'm
oaunted, planned an Experience
Party' and thereby secured funds.
what careful planning what cutting
here and there in expenditures the
FINANCE Committee did during the
year. can best be summed up in the
TACT that by campaign time. there was
only n small deficit.
The Girl Reserves and Industrial
Departments under the efficient direcl-
ION of the Secretary end Girl Reserve
Chairman have done most excellent
work. There are now registered clubs
wiring the fall the girls Executive
council was organized. Among the act
lvities OF the year should be mention,
cd. The Kittrell Conference attended
nv delegation of 20. The Advisers
Setting In Conference in October. the
organization of the Glee Club. Sunday
afternoon sings during the summer at
me Social Hours Vesper Services. 8 OF
these being conducted by the Girl Re.
serves. special service at one of the
churches. the singing Of Xmas Carols
IN the city. and the organization of
INnnis teams and basket ball teams.
Ihe club attendance has increased so
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-02-10

| per cent during the year, and each
club has written constitution and or
ganized cabinet with special days for
training. Ten socials were held by de
partment during the year. and twelve
outings, including hikes and picincs.
There are now IL active advisers in
this department.
During the year we have tried to
serve the girls and women of the corr
munity thru our Employment work.
Calls for help were registered and fill
ed and we have been careful in trying
to place the right girl in the right
place. From the number of calls made
to us we have computed the average
pay offered, the kind OF help most cali
ed for and the accommodations offered
These facts will serve as a basis 10:
helping us to better serve the women
during the coming year. An interes.-
ing study Of some conditions concern
ing employment was made at the meet
ings Of the Committee on ColoreG
| Work and as a result Of same some
very valuable information has been
gained by the members Of this commit
tee.
To the giris and women who come
from away and who wish an attractive
home life. either permanently or just
over night. the Association during the
past year has filled this desire While
many of our girls have stayed only u
short while because Of securing work
where they room on the premises. 1t
has been pleasing to note that they
have considered the "Y' their Rich
mond home. in that regularly as their
days off" come, they can be found at
the Association. here they meet their
friends, hore they come 10 the score.
taries for advice. and to the other
girls for companionship. That transi.
ents have been well pleased with ths,
accommodation given has been evil
dcnced many times by others whit
came thru the recommt ndation o.
some former guest. or by the post card
received from some distant CITY or
town.
Callers have come to us from near.
T. every state ~ the Union and a few
from Canada. These have always ca
pressed deep interest in the work and
at times we have felt that our "Y" was
becoming better known to those who
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-02-10
WYTHEvILLE NEWS.

Rev. L. b. Aston preached Sunday
morning at the Baptist Church and
Rev.. T. w. Hebron preached at 1880
p. NJ.
morning at Bethel A. NJ. r.. church
Rev. M. l.. Marsh addressed the A. L.
r. League at 6I30 on How to Save thu
Boys. Rev Marsh is pastor of NJ. K
church North. Rev. f. r. Snavely pas
tor OF NJ. e. church South preached at
1880 +. M. A great many of our white
friends accompanied him.
Rev. w. w. Ward preached Sunday
morning ut Franklin Street M. E.
church.
Rev. w. l.. Saunders the p. Il. oil
Pulaski District of E. Tenn. confer
ence preached Sunday night at Frank
lin Street church.
Mr.. George Shelly Of Norfolk, is in
the city, visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Carrie Coins is quite i'll at hei
home on Monroe street.
Rev. T. w. Hebron received the sal
news Of the death of his cousin Mr..
j. Carter Anderson of Crewe, Va.
Mr.. c. w. Allison invites the public
to inspect his entire line of groceries.
He will be pleased to have your patron
age.
MIR. Robt. Grub is quite i'll at his
| nome on f. Spring street. His many
friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Miss Elmer King has been indispos.
ed this week.
Mrs. Maggie Watkins the Poro Hair
dresser, has moved to Bristol, Va. Her
many customers will miss her but we
wish her much success in her new
field of labor.
Mrs. Peggy Coats had bad fall last
I Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Thompson spent the week
end with Mrs. Mamie Lee of Max Mead
ows.
Mr.. Robt. Green received a Telegram,
informing him of the death of his
uncle. Mr.. Emery Kicks of Fort City
Pa. We extend our sympathies.
Mrs Eva Porter wife of Mr.. Chas
Porter died Sunday, February 4th and
was buried Tuesday Rev. T. B. Aston
ofhciated. She leaves a husband. a son.
samuel; and two sisters. Mrs. Mamie
woods and Mrs. Kittie Carpenter CT
Caroleen, N. C.
Miss Maria Jane Thompson and
virginia Stepteau of North Wytheyille
are slightly indisposed at this writ.
ing.