The Burley Herald from Burley, Idaho • 1

BURLEY ERADD in (and Cassia County Courier, consolidated) BURLEY, IDAHO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1926. NUMBER 31 Old Oregon Trail CASE DISMISSED NEW CUSTOM MOST PLEASING II AGAINST MAYOR C. A. JOHNSON PATRONS THINK I That f.nm( to You me TMk When You Use The Teiepnone is a uew Courtesy Extended Patrons of Wishes its many friends and patrons a prosperous and happy New Year Tho Company Elks Make the Kiddies Happy Last Saturday Christmas day the Llks. which is a natural custom, en-tertamod children of the town and country at.

their hall. Mr. Harris first gave the kiddies a free show at the Burley theatre which had an attendance of over 900. he show the children all scrambled ove-to the Elk hall. When all had Von assembled in th' main room, all joined in singing "America." Thn Rev.

Lobrtel' told a nice Christmas story in his kind plain manner to which the children listened attentively. Then Santa Claus handed out a small bag of sweeties to every little boy and girl. Prom the looks of the children it seemed as though many of them had been well remembered at home, for there were many dolls carried by the little girls and the boys had their guns and like presents along with them. The attendance was 948, which is nearly a hundred less than last year. vm.

have in.tn' have noticed i. vnnr. me u. i Jephone 11117 air fliov tilenv nv Half Dollars Issued Arthur Benfield on a recent visit to Pocateilo had an interview-with Ezra Meeker, at the residence of Mrs. Dr.

Meurice Howard. He is exhibiting one of the Old Oregon Trail souveiner half dollars that he secured from Mr. Meeker, of which three miliion were coined by the government to sell at one dollar each. The profits derived from the sale are to be used to help erect markers and monuments to perpectuate the location of the "Old Oregon Trail." Mr. Meeker was leaving that night for New York in the interest of putting the coins on the market.

Also in the interest of a new moving picture that is to be produced from his latest book "Kate Mulhall." He is to be one of the prominent persons in the production. One side of the coin shows a reproduction of the old schooner wagon and oxen that he drove across the country to Washington D. C. and return, which are set up and are now on exhibition in the Tacoma Museum, a photograph of which was taken to get the design on the coin. hank you ie xiuuey uiuce was ie first to put this new courtesy in in Idaho.

One of tne otriciais the company tela uuke Anaerson that "thank you had be- a custom in some sections ana at it would be un universal before THE COMING YEAR fug. So JJUKe inauguraieu uie cus- at once. Us very pleasing to patrons of the office and should a soothing influence on the par- who is inclined to be grouchy oc-isionally. Concerning the new cus- an Illinois writer says HvheB you use the are impressed with the courtesy of je operator? Unless you take every- The ouster proceedings against Mayor Johnson closed at 4:20 last Thursday afternoon Just after the Herald had gone to With ai4 guments by council going on na.one ttould tell the exact hour the judge would render his decision, so we waited as long as we thought advisable, and then went on printing the Herald. E.

V. Larsen and S. T. Lowe argued the case from the plaintiffs standpoint and Jess Hawley closed with a forceful argument for the defense. Hawley pleaded in closing that the court give the community Christmas present, at a time when there should be peace on earth arid good will toward men, by ridding it of the poison arrow which had 'been thrust into it while the wound '-was yet small and before it developed into cancerous nature and caused destruction of lives and the community.

Complete text of Judge Baker's -decision follows: "I feel gentlemen that probably no good would come from any protracted or continued consideration of this matter by me and will dispose of the matter at this time. "The removal statute is a drastic one, highly penal in its nature. If removal is had it is tantamount to a conviction for crime reputations ru ined, characters blighted ahd, to my mind, the charges should be sustained to that degree of certainty wfcich leaves no substantial doubt. Mere prcponderence of the evidence is not sufficient. My idea is too, that tne puruose of the statute is that opportunity be afforded to a community of a means to rid the community of a corrupt or a highly inefficient official whom they found they had elected.

"This particular statute authorizes removals only for omissions. Another remedy Is provided for affirmative misconduct. Tiiat the statute was frequently abused in purpose and in in tent and that good and erficient oiti-cers were removed caused the legisla ture recognize the need of the change. The legislature in 1923 iddad to the conditions which must exist before removal is justified. I am.

net-willing to admit that this amendment amounts to nothing. I think the plaintiff in eases of this character must ng as a matter of course, you can PENNY COMPANY TAKES OVER CHAIN OF IDAHO STORES Pocateilo, Idaho, Dec. 29. The J. C.

Penny Company, Incorporated, of New York City, has purchased the entire chain of Golden Rule stores operated by the Hod-Van Eneelen rcely fail to note that the un til feminine voice on the central WEATHER REPORT FOR YEAR 1926 BY F. 0. REDFIELD rd is just about 100 per cent gra- t'jsness. "Just lately we have noticed that operator, instead of repeating af- you the number which you have says, "thank you." To us that ns a lot. It means that she, and AVe Avish you all a happy New' Year and that your happiness shall continue throughout the entire year of 1927.

Southern Idaho and the city of Burley and vicinity have passed through the discouraging years and the future promises better things. Southern Idaho has enjoyed two years' of prosperity, the country has recuperated financially ami the relig- ious and moral spirit is in the ascendency. Our people have plenty to eat and wear, money for gasoline and amusements and what more is neces- sary to make us happy. Tho recent snows assure a good water supply and the prospects for full gran- aries and cellars are reasonably good. Our business institutions are on a firmer basis, farm mortgages are either paid up or in good stand- I ing the indebtedness on our churches has been either wiped out or materially reduced and the peo- I pie generally are starting the new year with more to make life worth living, with more confidence in themselves and with renewed hope 'of still better I tliinys.

company in southeastern Idaho and Utah, according to announcement made tonight by John Hood cf Pocateilo. Mr. Hood is president of the company and is one of the pioneer great organization of which she he only point of contact with the eral public, is glad to have you $, that she appreciates your use conditln, merchants of this city. Starting with W. Ttaf pe service she affords, and that the Golden Rule store in Pocateilo will exert her best efforts to F.

O. Redfield of the Burley Irrigation district furnishes us a record of the weather for 1926. It is quite interesting; look it over. Coldest day December 24, 7 below; 5 days below zero in year; 1 in January and 4 in December. Warmest days, June 26 and August 5, with temperature of 102; 5 days with temperature of 100 or warmer.

Last frost in spring May first frcst in fall September 19. Unusually cold weather September 24 and 25 with temperature of 16. Precipitation, total for year 6.05 in 1900, he organization was developed into a chain of ten stores. fc you the connections desired." pis courtesy, if you take the pie td notice the handling of Ion? The sa'e includes the Golden Rule store and Hood building in this city ance calls, extends beyond the nd the Golden Rule stores at Twin itact between the operator and the Falls, Rurley, American Falls. Filer.

icriber. When one operator gives ill to another, she always says, I and the receiving operator "thank ycu." in all call and eat conversation neeessarv in the Oakley, Albion, Soda Springs, Mom-prlier and Logan. The J. C. Penny company, which is a nation-wide institution operates 2(100 department stores in the United States, was represented 'n lhe transact jon bv J.

M. McDonald, vice pres (iling such calls the same evened courtesy prevails. No yelling. inches, driest year of record 1910, 6.89 inches; 1918 7.S0 inches; 1919 8.65 inches; 1924 7.16; 1925 11.26. From April 19 to July 1 0.10 preemption; from July 9 to November 12 0.16.

June and September driest with no precipitation November wettest month with 1.61 Two hundred and 65 clear days, 53 barking, no fussing all business ident and merchandise r.iannser, of always with kindly consider- While the people of have vexing problems, a ilition of less fortunate make us tliankful that we Southern Idaho may still comparison with the con-teople elsewhere ought to are as well off as we are. In. Pis is part of the system of train- New York City, and O. B. McDonald, of Seattle.

The officers of the Hood-Van Enei--len companv are: John Hood oi Poca ot the telephone comnanv. Some like some men, are n.itnrallv partly cloudy and 47 cloudy. September and October clearest fy and courteous, and seme in show more than actual violation positive, actual violation of the statute with positive evidence of bad faith, ilere proof of violation is. I think, insufficient to justify the inference of had faith. That is the substance of my statement when decision was made on some of the demurrers.

The amend ment requires that the officer willfully and knowingly neglect, and, in addition thereto, that he act corruptly or in bad faith. If proof of violation of the statutes alone were sufficient the legislature did a highly useless, thing in adding the words corrupt or in bad think there should be no material difference between 'bad. as used in the statute, and 'criminal intent' in those crimes where specific intent is a necessary element. I think bad faith means something more than mere violation of the statute. mere violation of the statute will not justify inference of that tiling.

Bill! Faith Not Apparent "The negative allegations are merely as I view it, a negative statement of negative allegation of affirmative act. As disclosed by the evi-iehee. The reai aiet complained of was the appointment of a man undoubt premises are not. But after thev months; November and December worked for the telenhon teilo, president; YV. A.

Van Kngelen of Twin Falls, vice president K. W. Elliott of Logan, vice president; J. L. Hood of Pocateilo.

secrctary-treas-1 urer; R. E. Hood of Pocateilo, assistant secretary-treasurer. 'or a time thev tr Brilliant display of Northern lights night of April 14. f'" girls, and come to be pleas- wiced "thank you's." HI business would be Dleasanter Why Not a Com I ere conducted alcnsr thpse we yould like it if everv nnP if employees munity Chest For This City Pocateilo chamber of commerce is CROP REPORT AND CENSUS OF MINIDOKA PROJECT Ps in the fe'ephone operntlng just for the training it f- now discussing the advisability (Continued on page twC Our own sens and daughters Pfofit equally.

course, back of thi nf fm must be the rnl spirit of All Idaho Congress To Meet at Boise mcn the telephone svstem of having a community chest as a means of doing away with "drives" quite It is pointed out that the adoption of a community chest would eliminate so many "drives" each year and coordinate efforts of charitable institutions, and the fact that a large percentage of the money no amount cf "pleases" can place of tho "you are willing- to serv. Idaho is surely a good place in which to live, as compared with the wore populated centers of the east. Here, there are really no conditions to mar one's pleasure nor make the heart sad on account of want, poverty and suffering as is seen in the large cities of the east. What unfortunates we have are well cared for, and Idaho has no real poor. Our climate is conducive to the best of health, and the mountain air of our state is stimulating to the mental and physical being of its people.

There are a number of enterprises in contemplation for the coming year, any one of which will help bring prosperity to this part of the state. More arid land will be brought under the plow and new fields will spring up. where sage brush only, now stands, with the necessary amount of money put into circulation. As these great enterprises come on to us so gradually, we doubt whether or not we stop long enough to appreciate their magnitude. The American Falls project assures our vicinity plenty of water for years to come, with an increase in population that will naturally follow.

And that population will comprise the best brains ami energy of the whole country. We must cease to value our opportunities for living happy lives in dollars and 'cents, but be tliankful that we have the necessities of life, good health and. companionship and association with the best people on earth. dav'a wnrv ae is a given for the various organizations 'In "please" and "thank vm, would reach the source for which it was intended by doing away with sal rut Pays. Rpii tpiqi aries for executives, who dispense the 146'00 a share-because it ana funds, is another point offered in its favor.

Twin Falls has the matter under Highway Work tonsideration and it might be well The All Idaho Congress will be held January 20 and 21. The meetings will be in the Masque and the annual banquet on Thursday evening, eV'iuary 20 at the Owehee hotel in Ecisc. The tentative program is comprised of addresses and disussicn on the recent Agricultural Economic Survey made by the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agrk' cultural Economics, in coopera4ion with the State Depagtment of Agriculture and the University of Idaho, under the direction of B. H. Critch-field.

Survey Director. The Chamber's committee on taxation will submit their recort. arid CROP REPORTS Acres Tons Alfalfa 17,103 45.S91 Seed US 495 Barley 1.910 57.944 Beans 507 7.0S5 Beets 645 2.S72 Clover 1.123 7S3 Clover seed 2,112 9,391 Corn 53 1.S00 Oats 42S 16.309 Potatoes 4,921 Wheat 10.104 Total cropped 42,195 Total irrigated 44,809 Bushels Sacks Census Of Livestock Horses 2.332 Mules Beef cattle $3 Dairy 2,673 Seep -1L729 Hogs 5,247 Poultry 34.162 Bees 2SS Population of farms 3.53S for Burley interests to think the matter over. In case of the community canned in Twin alls County i8e- Idaho. rw, chest idea being adopted, business men would be more able to find.

out where they are on donations. ttvmiu uriacing or of high GOOD WATER SUPPLY ASSURED Snow depth and water content, on Kmin NeVada state line "r-KaS0filar at, cost of $120, the watershed which furnishes the irrigation supply for southern Idaho is for this time of year from 25 to 30 or rnnr greater thr.n at any time i 6 Twin Falls hih" JfK commissioners, i 'p'ssioner 0f public works. since the first snow survey was made in 1920. The. depth is from 25 to 30 recommendations and the taxation question will be gone into in a thorough manner.

We expect to have one or more out of state speakers on this subject. Other subjects to be handled during the two day congress include lumbering and forestry, beet sugar industry, mining, highways, grade school educational program, publicity, scenic Idaho and the. discussion director of high-SLWni include tne building SrSr federal and state per cent greater than that ot 1922, which ht id the reccrd so STATE Arbon Valley Oil Well TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MEETS IN BOISE It is reported the snow is we'l Co. to be Reorganized packed for several feet in depth, which insures slow melting and a sat- loon v.6 excePtion of three ff, Wch grading is partly factory runoff. Owing to the fact of how t0 flat the weather during the earlier chamber of commerce, together with been designa-eaeral aid tho ot discussion on these subjects.

snow was comparatively mild and more or les-3 accompanied by rains, the water content is unusually heavy. L. iuject statement with "urean future vwllc road8 the This week the State Teachers association was held in Boise. The meeting closed this evening. Educational matters of different kinds were discussed by leading education, hel Roper of Albion Warr of Peclo, J.

A. Mercer of Oakley and messrs. Weisend and Christan-son of Burley were in attendance. Some teachers from this county were also present at the meeting. W.

F. Weisend of the Burley schools gave an address upon the "Relation Between Chronological and Mental Ages of First grade children. Its fu WU1 be begun The meeting will be opened by an address, of welcome by Governor Baldridge followed by President Shepherd's Annual Report. The election of Directors, will take place Friday afternoon January 21. a point where it begin produc-ticri.

According to Roy Campbell, whn is actively pushing the reorganization ccmpaign, Southeastern Idaho will benefit greatly if oil is struck in the Aibcn Valley. It is the purpose of the new company to bring this about if possible. Once the company regains its former standing, funds for the development work will be cbtained and drilling will proceed. Considerable work has been done by the Gem State Petroleum company, and the stockholders are satisfied that they have a promising prospect. Experts claim that the earth structure in the Arbon Valley is very similar to that which is found in the producing fields in Wyoming, and the comrany hopes to be able to push its well down far enough to find oil in ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF HOLSTEIN CATTLE COMING tfop Pert and the l0rthe work let in May or (American Falls Press) Stockholders in the Gem State Petroleum company, formed some years ago to develop an oil property in the Arbon Valley, held an important meeting in the office of Judge O.

J. Bell in Pocateilo last Friday evening. First steps were taken to bring about reorganization of the company, with a view to resuming active drilling operations. In the neighborhood of forty stockholders were present at the meeting, mere than one hundred thousand shares of stock in the corporation being represented. Reports relating" to the present status of the company ELKS WATCH PARTY highway district ts Bhar8gree(1 t0 Provide the 'to'etha oraounting to $49, fedSai WlU be URTcbWiTjUARY4 WiU cnvene after of 4.

The cases Blair Brothers brought in a shipment of Holstein cattle frcm Washington and sold them at auction on December 20. This was a herd of 26 head in all, nine of the lot being heifers. One cow sold for $290. Her, record was 72 pounds of milk a dav The calves sold for $45 to $67.50 each, the whole lot bringing $4700. The was sc satisfactory that the Bair Brothers will brine in anothsr bunch of Holsteins in January Hnd r-vx thm up at public sale.

The Elks and their wives and sweethearts are invited to come te the Elk hall Friday evening and enjoy the remaining time of the. did year and see 1927 come in. There will be dancing, cards, music and refreshments. It, will be a fitting ending tor 1926, the year which us all pretty well. were submitted, and committees were nrmed to direct tho work of rrorgani-.

irmmercia1. quantities. MOVES TO TWIN Ray Agee of Oakley has moved to Twin Falls and joined the law firm of Stephen North. Mr. Agee was 'he nn'y lnwyer Oaklev had and we regret to see him move.

Another meeting of the stockhold "I'm ov Johnsn and Sher- ers will be held shortly to perfect tho reorganisation. zatlpn. When this it perfected it will be possible to carry on the development work, and poasioly carr it to tried..