The Emmett Index
PUBLISHED IN THE GARDEN VALLEY OF IDAHO
TWENTIETH YEAR
EMMETT, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO, THURSDAY, AUGUST
No. 44.
NO PICTURE SHOWS
ON SUNDAY
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City Council Repeals the Sunday
Amusement Ordinance—
Tax Levy Made.
The city council on Monday night
put a ban on Sunday moving picture
shows by the passage of an or-1
dinance making it unlawful to keep
open such places of amusement on the
Sabbath day and repealing the old
amusement ordinance. A penalty of
not to exceed $100 for each violation
's provided.
The introduction of the ordinance
came s s a clap of thunder out of a
clear sky.
as well as to some of the councilmen
To the spectators present,
at least, no inkling that an attempt
would be made to close the theatre
had been given. The ordinance
v/as introduced by Councilman Bird
and after the first reading the rules
were suspended and the measure plac
ed upon its final passage The vote
was: Ayes—Bird, Davis, Logan and
White. Nays_ Barbour and Knox.
The ordinance is published in this is
sue of The Index, and becomes effect
ive at once.
Levy Special Tax.
The annual appropriation ordinance,
appropriating the sum of $15,800 to
■defray expenses of the city for the
fiscal year beginning the first Tuesday
of May, 1913, to be raised by a levy
not to exceed 20 mills, and leving a
special tax of 6 mills to pay the out
standing warrant indebtedness, was
passed. While this ordinance appears
to provide for a 5-mill levy in addition
to the 20-mill lew, such is not
the case, as 20-mills is the limit
allowed by law. The general levy
will be made later—as soon as the as-|
sessed valuation is known—and it is
expected to be 15 mills or less.
The warrant indebtedness of the
city amounts to $9800, upon which in
to about $700 will
terest amounting to about $700 will
soon be duo, making a total of $10,500.
It is estimated that the valuation of
thc city will be right around half a
million dollars. In that case the 5
mill lew will raise $2500, which will
i-educe the warrant indebtedness to
$8000. As there is about $4000 due
from the county and for licenses, the
mdebtedness will be reduced to about
$4000. The proposed 15-mill levy on
a valuation of half a million valuation
will raise $7500.
It is claimed that last year's low
valuation, caused by exemptions is re
sponsible for the increase of the war
It is believed suf
rant indebtedness.
ficient funds will be at the disposal of
the city to pay the running expenses.
besides cutting down
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To Build Bridge.
Plans for a 30-foot bridge over the
Farmers Co-operative canal on Mon
roe street were submitted by City En
gineer Knowles. The cost is placed
at $80. The council decided that the
length of the bridge could be cut to 20
Tect and the cost reduced in propor
tion. The plans were refered back for
revision and will be considered at a
later meeting; The work will be done
by dav's labor and residents of D. &
C. addition ■will donate labor in makin*
the current year
the approaches
Municipal Ownership Dead.
In refusing to serve notice on the
Beaver River Power Company of the
Intention of the city to purchase the
Idaho-Oregon distributing system in
the city limits, thus holding up their
franchise, it is considered that mnnici-1
pal ownership - of lights and power re-1
ceived its death blow. Adherents ofl
municipal owenership believe the ac-1
tion will result to the city's detriment!
3n the future.
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' Resolutions for Mr.
The council passed the following
resolutions on the death of Ex-Mayor
W. R. Cartwright:
Whereas, The Divine Ruler of the
universe, through his mysterious
providence, has removed from our
midst and from among men our es
teemed and worthy citizen W. R. Cart
wright, be it
Resolved, That the Mayor and mem
bers of the City Council, bowing sub-1
missively to the will of the infinite,
deeply deplore the death of W. R.
Cartwright and extend to his wife
and the family our sincere sympathy
in their bereavement; and be it fur
ther
Resolved, That n copy of these res
W. R. CARTWRIGHT.
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citv Council.
D yl STOKESBERY, City Clerk,
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JENSEN A "UNION" PITCHER.
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Minnesota Ball Player Demands Ex
tra Pay for Tenth Inning.
Up j n Minnesota a Swede named
j engen was t be s t ar pitcher of cne of
the leajrue tea ms.
0 in the ninth ,
f or bbe de i d bo begin the tenth he sud
The score was 0 to
As his team started
denly dropped the ball and started for
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the bench. Hey, what s the mat
ter? „ cried the manager. Jensen held
up a lar{fe brown hand for attention, :
and then made oratory:
"Hester Manaver Aye ban gude
hard k / ^ a ban ydli dat Ave
cfcal tch das n ; ne ennings But
} en / b£m ac , k that Aye gka , dag
ovorU - mes ' ^ ye faan made kiek Ave
b£m dg an J n n)ang an> * '
overtimes unless Ave skal get over
t - me '
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promisp S him $5 on the side before he'd
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APPLE REFRIGERATION
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^ , E rt to Givp Rpsul(s of
Experiments lo Growers.
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For the information of apple grow
ers and shippers of the northwest,
-M r - B - B - Pratt, who is in charge of
the field investigations in pomology
under the bureau of plant industry of
the United States Department of
Agriculture, is conducting a series of
meetings on the subject of Cold Stor
a #e, under the directions of the North
Pacific Fruit Distributors. Through
the co-operation of J. H. Robbins,
general manager of the Fruit Distrib
utors ' Mr ' Platt wil1 hold a meeting
in Payette August 11.
The government has been carrying
on experiments in apple refrigeration.
for two years and is now going to
sftve the growers first hand informa
Hon as to the results of this expert
mental work, and it is for this purpose
that Mr. Pratt is holding these meet
mgs. The meetings are being hand
led by the Sub-Centrals of the central
organization and all growers of the
various districts are being urged to
attend these conferences. The meet
ing at Payette will be held Monday,
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August 11, 1913, in the Commercial
Club rooms in the city hall at 2:00 p.
The invitation is extended to all
growers waethei a late . ''** t *!
u en ia 01 n ° an .îj ls
t a a arge atten ance wi greet r.
Pratt at this meeting.
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Idaho Northern came in or. the ex
| cursion train Sunday to be treated for
a broker, thumb, received when the
j hand car upon which he was riding
jumped the track. The accident oc
curred near Waverly.
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Section Hand Injured.
A section hand named Scott on the
Schramm jars and covers at Reilly's
W. R. CARTWRIGHT
PASSES AWAY
Death Caused by Bright's Dis
ease—Was a Pioneer
Business Man.
The death of W. R. Cartwright Fri
day morning at 3 o'clock, while not
unexpected, was a shock to the com
munity. He had been in failing
health for two years, being a severe
sufferer from Bright's disease, and
during the last month had had a num
ber of sinking spells, during which he
was several times near Death's door.
He was 69 years, 10 months and 9
days old.
W. R. Cartwright was borp in 185.3
at Watsonville, Calif., where he spent
his youthful days. Later he moved
to Oregon, where he was married to
Miss Anna Waters. All his life was
spent in these western states, and he
had been a factor in the wonderful
development tbat has taken place,
He came to Idaho in 188 " takinf?
charge of the stage station and branch
store of the Falk Mercantile Co. of
Boise at talks SU're. During his
stay there he held the office of post
master. From Falk he went to Boise
and was custodian of the capitol build
ing for a number of years About
1889 he formed a partnership with C.
P. Bilderback and bought out the Bas
com mercantile store, located in the
building in West Emmett now used
a warehouse by John McNish
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The business was later sold to McNish
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and , the P ostoffice was moved that
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Mr. Cartwright then moveu back to
B ° is ° and en!ra£red in the S roc ery bus
ineSS ' but the love of Emmet was to ° :
strong and he came back and embark
ed in business again, starting a mer-,
chandise store in the Crosson & Davey
buildin? ' He !ater sold the business
to Crosson & Davey.
In 1902 he associated himself with
P- »"eABck, E. K. Hayes and
£ , P- »"eABck, E. K. Hayes and
Walter Sebree in the organization of
the First National bank, and was its
vice P re ''dent for a number of years,
He was the prime mover in the organ
ization the Bank of Emmett and
"' as that insti ' ut,on ' s president
the time of its inception until his
death. He also organized the Em
mett Improvement Co., a stock com
pany of local business men for the
purpose of building'the Butte block,
In city affairs, he took an active
part and deep interest. \\ hen Em
mett was incorporated as a village,
C. P. Bilderback, E. K. Hayes, John
McNish, George Little and he were
named, as the board of trustees. In
1912 he was elected mayor and served
for two years, giving the city a great
deal of his time until illnes prevent
ed active participation in business af
fairs.
He was one of the charter members
0 f Butte Masonic lodge, and was a
devoted member of that order He
was a i s0 a Knight 'Templar, and a
member of the Emmett Eastern Star
chapter. •
In bus j nes be was s hrowd and sue
cess f u i He made money and his es
tate j s var jously estimated at from
|go,ooo to $100,000, most of which is
in stocks, bonds and mortgages. Be
sides his property in Emmett he own
pd re<ddence pr0 perty in Boise oppo
git e the capitol building.
To hjç deyoted wife and Nephew,
Lauren Dean,, between whom there
was an affection equal to that of i
^ a j. ber and son< b j s death is a severe
blow, and the community deeply sym
pathizes with those left behind.
A short funeral service was heid at
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the residence Friday and was in
charge of Butte lodge, whose members
attended in a body. The remains wore
taken to Boise on the afternoon train
and with the impressive ceremonies of
the Knights Templar were laid to rest
besides those of an only daughter,
(who had preceded him about 12 years
igo.
A. J. Wills was on Saturday sum
noned to Marsland, Neb., where his
vife and two children have been visit
ing for several weeks, by a message
announcing the death of his 3-year
old son. The cause of his death was
His young
daughter is also very sick and is in a
serious
friends here will deeply sympathize
with them in their bereavemnt. Mr.
and Mrs. Wills will arrve Friday with
summer complaint.
condition.
Their many
the body of their child and the funer
al will take place upon arrival, from
the undertaking parlors.
IS A BRISK DEMAND
FOR FRUIT
Boise Taking 100 Crates
Peaches Per Day at
90 Cents.
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The Fruit Association has a con
tract to furnish 100 crates of peaches
to a Boise dealer every day at 00
cents pei crate. The peaches being
supplied to fill the order are mostly
Carmens and are being furnished by
H. A. Campbell of Bramwell, J. I.
Hitt, N. B. Barnes and F. II. Spotts.
Local merchants are also shipping to
neighboring towns.
a carload of watermelons to Boise.
The association will next week ship
According to James Kinzcr, mana
ger of the Fruit Association, the mar
ket is very brisk for fruit of all kinds
and at good prices. There is a big
demand for apples. He is confident
that good prices will prevail this year
for fruit
H - w - Hollar is just closing his har
vest of-Early Triumph peaches. They
were especially fine—large dark red
balls of delicious delicacies,
E. L. Mills is marketing an excep
tionally delicious and large peach of
the Klondike variety. They belie their
name. They are about the "warmest"
number in the semi-cling variety we
have seen.
F. H, Spotts is marketing choice
White Clings from his Valley View
fruit farm on the bench. They are
very nice,
Fire completely destroyed a two
story house in West Emmett Friday,
despite the efforts of the fire depart
ment. The building was occupied by
L . W. James. All the household fur
nitU re on the first floor was saved,
but most of the contents of the second
floor was burned. The blaze was
caused by a defective flue. The build
nf? was the property of a Mr. Mulca
h y and worth about $700. Mr. James,
Fire Destroys Home.
h y and worth about $700. Mr. James,
who is a very worthy man, seems to
have had more than his share of mis
fortune.
with typhoid fever for many weeks
and is not very strong now. The kind
from'hearted people of Emmet made up
; generous purse for him to assist him
ewer the hard places. During the pro
gress of the fire A. R. White's aged
father was overcome by the excite
ment and heat and was taken home
unconscious A physician who was
called pronounced him suffering with
spinal trouble. He is slowly improv
ing.
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Last winter he was sick
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A Bee Fancier.
Not many pe0 pi e know that A.
E raz ier is an expert apiarist. He
bas a good ) y num ber of bees which
eacb year supp i y enough honey to
I sweeten this town and to spare He
makes his own hives and stands and
is on intimate terms with his pets.
When the bee inspector was here two
weeks ago he made a careful inspec
tion of Mr. Frazier's hives and found
the bees free from all diseases—one
of a very few in the country,
Gordon Twillegar this week placed
in The Index window a sheaf of wheat
that shows up fine. It was grown on
dry land by C. M. Johnson of Little
Willow creek. It is the Turkey Red
variety and it is estimated will av
erage 30 bushels to the acre. The
showing is remarkable for this year
of uncertain weather and is strong
recommendation for the Little Willow
Dry Land Wheat.
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creek lands for dry farming.
Loses Fine Driver.
A few days ago George Demasters
had the misfortune to lose one of his
fi ne hay driving horses, which have
been favorites with his patrons for a
number of
years. The horse was a
matc h for his mate, and their speed,
power of endurance and gentleness
were, marvelous. The cause of the
horse's death is unknown.
iles Postpone Services. ,
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MOXDAY IS SALES DAY
Emmett Merchants Offer Rare Bar
gains for Shoppers.
The fourth regular monthly sales
day is Monday of next week. The ad
vertising columns of The Index tells
a story of bargains that the frugal
housewife will be interested in.
the auction sals will not be held this
month, but the merchants have
pared a feast of special sales that
not but satisfy the most exacting.
Don't fail to take advantage of thsm.
pre
can
P B. Shaw, a few days ago.
P r ' ae< ^ bis wife by sending out to the
^ arm an e,ectr ic range.
works to perfection and adds greatly
~° tbat housewife s comfort these hot
days- Besides that, Reub doesn't
have to get up and build fires in the
morning, which is another mighty im
portant consideration.
Cooking by Electricity.
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The stove
Ma. ter Stokesbery, a son of Mr.
and Mrs - D - M - Stokesbery, has been
elected principal of the city schools
of w wehester, in the northern part of
tha statt ' at a n] ce salary,
ls a graduate of the state university
and Is making rapid advancement in
* lls c ^°scn profession, and his many
blends here will congratulate him on
Emmet Boy Chosen Principal.
Walter
his success.
Emmett Land for Wheat Farm.
w - L. Nichols this week traded 4C}
acres 01 ' land in the Ho P kins trac t to
V ' S ' Bellus for a 160-acre wheat
form on Brown lee. One hundred
acres , is in cultivation aild is valued
at ®®000. Mr. Bellus will move to
Emmett and make his home here
The trade was made b ^ W - W - Wil_
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Narrow Escape.
A young man from Nampa on the
excursion train returning from Smiths
Ferry Sunday evening had a narrow
escape from serious injury, if not
death, beneath the wheels of the train
*be depot. He was thrown from
the ste P s of one of the C£ ms as the
train was passing the depot and
fel1 between the platform and the
cars ï0 d°sc to the wheels that a few
mc ^ es n?ore would have crushed the
oub him.
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Card of Thanks.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. James wish to
render a card of thanks to ail the Em
mett people w'ho contributed for their
benefi ' and also for lbe kindness they
have beon shown ln a11 the P ast y ear -
Schramm jars and covers at Reilly's
W. R. CARTWRIGHT, President
V. T. CRAIG, Cashier.
C. J. BULLARD, Vice President
LAUREN DEAN, Asst. Cashier
BANK OF EMMETT
EMMETT, IDAHO.
Capital $40,000
Surplus $10,000
YOUR
BUSINESS
SOLICITED -
WATER IN CANYON
CANAL
Damages of Cloudburst Repaired
—Mountain of Earth
Still Sliding.
The damage to the Canyon canal,
wrought by the sliding hill and cloud
burst, has been repaired and water is
now running in both north and south
side canals.
The district had a big job on their
hands, but the faithfulness and
duous labors of the many who re
sponded to the call for help enabled
the district to make record time. A
force of 40 teams and
worked every hour day and night
through the rainy and extremely hot
weather ;n mud and water from a foot
to three feet deep. Five-hour shifts
of 20 men and teams to a shift were
worked night and day, and it was
strenuous work.
The slide is still sliding. During
the last two weeks the mountain has
moved 12 feet toward the river. A
crew of half dozer, men and teams are
kept constatly at work filling in dirt
as fast as the ditch moves. The work
will probably have to be kept up un
til the end of the season.
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as many men
Taking Vacations.
The Index force begins this week
to take its (his, her and their) vaca
tions. Ralph left this morning with
Pete Sanders and Johr Gamage for
the wilds of Sage Hen Basin to hunt
the bear in his den, snare the festive
and sport,
trout from the babbling brooklets,
to eat sour dough biscuits, to drink
coffee so black it will make printer's
ink look white in comparison, and to
sleep on the cold, cold ground with the
canopy of heaven and a tarpaulin for
covers, all of which is the quintess
ence of enjoyment for boys. Here's
hoping they will have a bushel of fun
Saturday, the old man hikes for a
whole week's outing with the other
pencil pushers and Joe Priest at Pay
| ette lakes. Daughter will go along
I and also her side partner, Miss Helen
I Ruse, to represent the society depart
ment. Clare and Dave will feed the
hungry maw of the linotype while the
old man's away and Alfred Parker
will take care of the society stunt.
Mrs. Burke will look after the news
end of the New Plymouth Sentinel
and she is a hum dinger. To trans
gress a little, we have often wondered
if New Plymotfth people appreci-tt
the splendid work Mrs. Burke has
been doing for that country as cor
respondent for the Capital News.
Every week she turns in a grist of
news for that paper that scintillates
| with cheer and glows with optimism,
■ She put New Plymouth on the mao
, many years ago and has kept it there.
The missus (bless her unselfish
heart) will hoe the garden, feed the
chickens, cut the wood and pump the
water, and Albert will guard the
domicile at night with his 30-30 air
r >fle and go swimming in the day
time. Their turn will come later. If
>' ou have an V news, the boys will ap
predate it if you will turn it in.
was installed last week in the McNish
sawmill by the electric light
pan y. It will drive the machinery
i n the planing department.
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Electric Power for Mill.
A 25 horse power electric motor
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All the News.
If you want ALL the news every
week in the year—a faithful chrono
logy of the Emmett country's happen
ings—you can get it only through
The Index. The pages of The Index
are the proof.
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Everything in tinware and granite
at reduced prices at John & McGo
wan's.