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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-07-27
CANYON BANKERS
Hold Meeting

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The county commissioners, as a
Board of Equalization, sent special
invitations to all the banks in Can
yon county, inviting them to meet
| with them, and show cause why the
| surplus in the various banks should
| not be assessed.
The invitation was generally ac-
cepted the following banks being rep
resented: First National of Payette
by A. B. Moss. Payette National by
Cashier Ssritchfield, First National of
Emmett by E. X. Hays, First Nation
al of Nampa by w. E. Miller, Citi-
zens National by Mr.. Givens, State
Bank of Nampa by ]. D. Bloomfield,
Parma State Bank by ]. C. Blackwell,
First National of Caldwell by G. D.
Smell, Caldwell Banking & Trust Co.
by j. C. Rice, Western National Bank
by s. D. Simpson. The bankers pre-
empted one of the vacant rooms in
electing A. B. Moss as the principal
spokesman, after which they adjourn
ed to meet with the commissioners.
The capital represented was 100000
There are four banks in the county
that were not represented. The sur
plus of the banks represented Is as
advertised, $2O1,271.22. The amount
sworn off, $1S1,91O.35. 1t was by
reason of this amount, that caused
the commissioners to extend the in
vitation to those present. The chair
man of the Board stated the object
of the meeting and Mr.. Moss offered
arguments against the assessing of
the surplus. He stated that the banks
were assessed much higher than
other property, citing the railroads
as sample, he said that they were
only assessed for about $4,000 per
mile when they could not be built
for less than from $4,000 to $40.-
900; agricultural land was only as
sessed for from $11.00 to
$1,000 per acre when 1t
was worth from $500 to $500. 90
per acre. Mr.. Moss is as his friends
know, an earnest and convincing
talker. He was followed by one or
two others, after which Mr.. P.att.
chairman of the Board made the fol.
lowing proposition: that the capital
and surplus be listed without any re-
duction for Indebtedness and then
be assessed at 40 per cent of its
par value. This proposition met
with the approval of some and was
not satisfactory to others. The prop
osition however was what the COM
missioners finally decided upon and
the entries will be made in the tax
roll that way.
| 1t evident that some of the banks
did some pretty hard swearing, one
bank for instance, with capital OF
| $4,000 put in offsets amounting to
$4,000 which would nearly wipe out
their capital stock, leaving thus
about $4,000 to do business on;
another swore off $4,000, and
another $4,000. 1t is but fair to
| ,.oto thot &ha n,a,apt ounorc of this
bank repudiate this statement made
by former owner and ask no reduc.
ton. 1t Is believed that If the sue.
cessors of the present board follow
the rule adopted at this session, that
1t will be better for the county anc
infinitely better for the stakeholder:
in the banks.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-07-27
Senator L. R. Walters is in the city

Senator L. r. Walters is in the city
visiting with his grand daughter
whose home is at DIR. Young's.
Attorney Jackson is holding the pO-
sition of deputy Probate Judge dur
ing the absence of Judge Hagelin.
R. B. Scatterday will leave next
week for Pontiac, Illinois, for visit
with friends at his former home.
Six men and one woman were seen
trying to land a sucker from an irri-
eating ditch YESTERDAY. They finally
made it.
Judge Hagelin left this morning
for his former home at Lincoln, Neb.
He will also visit in Chicago before
returning.
A. S. Whiteway is in the city for a
few days. He says that he will fire
his brick kiln next Monday. THERE'S
356, 900 brick in the kiln.
Just take look at the brick work
that is being done on the Union block.
Pat Mcdonald knows how to lay
brick and he sees that the work is
done as it should be.
The west wall of the city hall
shows quite crack. 1t is said that
the architect did not allow sufficient
space on the brick for the cap stone
over the west door to rest on.
V. T. Price, vice president of the
S. F., l. & M. r. R., was in the city
this week. He stated that he was
very much pleased with the progress
being made thus far with the road.
Only one marriage license has been
issued huring the past week, and
that was to Harry Smith and Miss
Gussie Lamb, both of Jordan Valley,
Oregon.
About Is young people spent a
pleasant evening Monday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Charles Cupp. Music
and games occupied the evening. Re-
freshments were served.
1t is reported that diphtheria has
again made its appearance at Parma.
This is denied by some, who state
that there had been a case, but that
the danger point had been passed and
no other cased developed.
H. D. Blatchley has just disposed
of forty acres of land for $125.0O
per acre, that cost him a few years
ago $1.25 per acre, and there is
some alkaii on 1t too.
James Vernon Metcalf, of Seattle,
special agent for the United States
land department, was in Caldwell
this week looking after Uncle Sam
uel's land in this portion of Canyon
county.
A fire alrm brought out the de.
partment Wednesday morning al
4:30. Fortunately the only damage
done was the burning of a pile Of
sage brush near one of the black.
| smith shops.
The premium lists for the Canyon
county fair is now in the hands oil
the secretary, j. B. Gowen, where
they can be obtained by anyone who
desires a copy.
Mrs. s. M. Coffin was visiting
friends in Caldwell this week. Mrs.
Coffin was one of the early residents
of this city and has a large circle OF
friends who are pleased to meet her
once more.
Judge Bryan left Tuesday in com
pany with his wife for points on the
coast for few weeks vacation.
DIR. Waldrop and fomily left fol
short vacation to the mountains
During his absence DIR. Cue will holt
the Job Of county physician.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-07-27

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Nor ASSN,
Caldwell,
DearS
$el3, a
policy your company Of each Two
we our a week
We our
Insurance
make a loss of kind
people and
to Mort
&
D ANDREWS
P. S.--Mr Schenck doesth adj O
lossb ire
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
BOY AND TWO GIRLS
POUND AND SCRATCH BOY

While Stacy Parker was sitting
peacefully in the rear of the Baltimore
& Ohio shops on Wednesday, minding
no ones business but his own, along
comes his brother, Douglas, with two
companions, Nellie Smith and Cora
Unger, who disturbed his peace by
calling him names. He endured it all
until resort was had TO vile epithets.
He resented the familiarity and told
them If they wanted anything of him
to step into the road and he would &C
commodate them. They were too much
for him. They pounded him and they
scratched him, and when the melee
was over Stacy was a trifie the worse
for wear.
Stacy felt that he had not had a fair
deal and he sought out Justice Fl. S.
Thompson and swore out . warrant
for their arrest. The case was set
down for trial this morning but the
defendants failed to put in an appear
ance. They will be brought before
the justice on Saturday to answer for
the assault.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
IMPROVE PLACES,
Citizens Fix Homes and Lay Walks
About Town.

The residence of Mr.. T. l.. Dunn is
nearing completion He expects to
move in a few days
The section of street at the juno
ton of Raleigh and Stephen streets
will be repaired Men and teams are
engaged in hauling stone for that pur-
pose
Mr.. Daniel Pitzer has completed the
digging of the foundation for his
house on Liberty street
The section of South Raleigh street
near the Jail has come to be known
popularity as the bowery. 1t is likely
| that the nickname will become a mat
ter of ancient history ere long. I'm
provements are being made there. Mr.
A. B. Snyder has erected twenty
houses on one side of the street and
purposes soon to put up ten more.
Mr. Lord has completed a fine
double-house on South Raleigh street
The work wa finished Thursday witt
the completion of the painting.
Mr.. David Anderson has completed
the foundation for a house on Soutf
| Queen street.
Charles G. Smith is improving hi'
property on East John street, by lay
ing new concrete pavement and gut
ter in front thereof
Mrs. Clara Harsch, of Strine avenue
is improving her property
| Miss Clohan is improving her prop
erty on East Moler avenue, by Goa
of paint.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
]. F. THOMPSON SHOOTS
HIS ST. BERNARD DOG

Ponto and Wonder, the two hand
some ST. Bernards owned by Col
James F. Thompson are no more. They
were killed Thursday. For long time
they have been the terror Of evil do.
ers.
1t was found necessary to kill Won
der some time ago because he gave in.
dications that he was getting soured
in temper and it was thought inadvis-
able to run the risk of injury to any
humand being done By him. 1t is
not known what caused Ponto to be
come inflicted in the same way, but
it is a fact he did. He showed how
he felt toward the universe. recent
". by attacking hog. When he fin
ished with the animal it was rather
the worse for wear. 1t was thought
advisable to kill him and it was done
on Thursday. 1t is said that it was
necessary to use.a large Colts revolver
to do the work.
The dogs will be missed because
they were valuable as watch dogs and
because of their beauty 1t is said,
however, that the neighbors have
heaved sigh of relief as the dogs were
the terror of all.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
COURT ENDS MANY CASES
JUDGE FAULKNER GRANTS DE-
cREEs DIRECTING SALES.
Affrms Judgment Of County Court
Refusing Reduction of Assessment
on Property of DistiIling Co. /.


The circuit court, with judge Faux
ner presiding, disposed of the follow
ing business, THURSDAY:
The court confirmed the judgment
of the county court refusing to re-
duce the assessment on property al
legged to be owned by the Hannis DIS
tilling Co., Ian appeal having been
taken by the Hannis Distilling Coz
whereupon the defendant files its bills
of exception and asks stay OF pro-
ceedlngs in order to appeal to the SUI
preme court of appeals.
The case of John w Brown against
S. w Walker and J. NJ. Woods, for al
legged damages sustained by Brown ih
the sale of property levied on for the
costs of his suit against the b. & o.
Railroad company, was set for April
%. The defendants are sued as sure
ties on an indemnity bond.
The condemnation proceedings of
the Corporation of Martinsburg against
Henry Janney was continued by con-
sent of counsel
W. H. Kilmer & Son VS.. James II.
Robertson; decree appointing com,
missioners to make sale Of the real
estate Of James H. Robertson for the
satisfaction of the liens against the
same
D. r. Eskey. plaintiff, VS.. John G.
Lewis, decree directing a sale of the
defendants real estate to satisfy the
judgments against the same
A decree was enterd in the case of
Lillian M. Robinson, adinrx., VS.. Sarah
Mccoy and others. ordering a sale OF
the real estate involved. This is pro
ceedings to make settlement and dis
tribution of the estate Of Margaret L.
Robinson.
An adjournment was taken until
Tuesday morning.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
CITIZENS CARRY WATER.
Shutting of Water Drives People to
Nearby Streets With Pals.

The rain and snow has brought dis
tress to the residents of John street
between Maple avenue and Queen
street For it has stopped the work
of replacing the old water pipes with
new ones. The men were kept at work
until 1 O'Clock Friday trying to com
plete the work in Older that the water
might be turned on early. But the
gods willed otherwise for about l
o'clock it commenced to rain The
work was stopped at once. The resi-
dents are now engaged in carrying
water in pals from nearby sections.
So used have many become to draw
ing water from faucets that the old
water pail has about gone out Of ex-
istence, and many have burdened the
men of the house, with the command
to fetch home a pail by noon, with
which water might be conveyed The
water has been shut off since o'clock
Thursday morning and it Is not known
just when it will be turned on. mas
much as the old pipes have been taken
up it would seem that only the wealth
er god can predict the end of the
water famine in that section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
PYTHIAN SISTERS kNUSE
Entertain Friends With Play Music
and Speech Thursday Evening
NEAR TALK ON GOOD OF ORDER
1T. Brantner Sets Forth Purposes Of
Society in Brilliant Speech
Women Build Character

The Pythian Sisters gave an enter
sainment Thursday evening for the
benefit of the treasury and the amuse-
ment of their friends. 1t consisted OF
q march by the ladies of the society,
an address b. Mr.. q. T. Brantner and
che presentation OF two plays called
~The Modern Sewing Society and
Two College Tramps," respectively.
The program was opened about 8
o'clock with the march by the men,
bers of the society. They were dress
I'd in white and wore red, white and
yeilow bands extending from one
shoulder diagonally down to the waist.
They made a pretty appearance as
they performed the various eyolutions
prepared for the occasion.
The march was followed by a Sc
fection by an orchestra composed of
Miss Grace Swartz, Miss Nellie Kim
NELL Fenton McBee and Frank Dun
nam.
What Mr. Brantner Said.
Mr., Y. T. Brantner gave the prin-
cipal address of the evening. He said
an part:
'T am delighted to be with you. It
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Nobody is smart enough to be able
to prove it to his own boy when he
is in college.
A woman hates to tell her husband
how much her dress costs, and her
friends find how little.
There would be some fun in being
a farmer il it wern't for the almanacs
he has to read.
A man thinks he's martyr when he
lends his wife ten dollars he owes
her in her allowance.
A girl calls falling in love with a
married man almost as romantic as
being engaged to two other men at the
same time.-New York Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
RECLAIMS LAND.
C. w. sTucKEY TAKES -FOUR FEET
ADDITIONAL FOR SIDEWALK.
Measurements of City Engineer Show
Residents of Burke Street En-
titled to More Road Space.


A peculiar condition of affairs has
been brought to light on the south
side Of Burke street, above Queen,
Mr.. C. w. Stuckey has about complet-
ed aenew residence in that section. In
order to give things trim appear
ance he decided to lay cement walk
in front, He applied, accordingly, for
the grade to the city engineer.
When the engineer had completed
the measurements it was seen that
Mr.. Stuckey's walk extended out four
feet farther than those OF his neigh.
bors. The matter has caused some
comment for it would seem that
though many people pass that way
daily, no one seems to have noticed
that the walks were narrower at that
point than above or below. 1t is said
that If the street line had been con-
tinued on toward the corner, above, it
would have run directly into the
front door of DR.. Oates hospital 1t
is likely that the other residents will
soon claim the land that is theirs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Accents Another Position

Mr. F. F. Eichelberger, who was
connected with the engineering de-
partment of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad for the past FIVE years, and
has been located in Baltimore for the
last two years. resigned April 1. Mr..
Eichelberger will accept position as
train auditor with headquarters west
of the river. He will leave for his
new duties about April 25
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
MARRIED IN WINCHESTER.
Roger 3. Fiery, Former Resident, Mar
ries Miss Annie Denton.

Roger B. Fiery, formerly of Martins
burg, but now resident of HARRISON
burg. Va. was married in Winchester
on Wednesday evening to Miss Annie
Denton, of Harrisonburg. The couple
arrived in Winchester On the 6 o'clock
train over the Baltimore & Ohio and
were married at the Hotel Evans. AT
ter a weeks visit in New York the
couple will reside in Harrisonburg,
where the groom is clerk at the
Kavanaugh hotel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Their Kind.

Jocose Magistrate suppose you
are merely unfortunate financiers who
made unfortunate investments?
Sneak Thief-Dat's it, jedge. But
we didn't go into no trust in corners
o copper
j. MI guess you kept far enough
away from the copper corner. Your
trust was steal preferred.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

Ssn't the first time l esteem 1t great
privilege to be with you on this occa-
SION.
at has been said that the lives
al great men oft remind us we can
1aae our own lives sublime That's
AfI right. Men deal with the material
sseings, but the hands of woman, the
Heart Of woman, the fine sensitive
Mbres that control every element of
her existence leaves her hand
yrints upon everyone she comes in
cpntact with.
-She is making character through
her hands. She is making character,
not reputation Character is what you
really are. If she should catachise
ron. there would not be one but would
gay that some woman had fitted him
sor his Iifes work Man viii tell a
woman most anything when he wants
her right badly She has got to take
hold of him for better or worse.
I'VE men push around and deal with
material things. In the pell nell Of
business we lose sight of the finer
things. You, my sisters, have not
been thrown out for the pleasures of
hfe. but for a purpose. That is to
take your part and lay your hands
wpon some man and make the life
worth living Women. If God has
ever called upon you to do work, it
Is to save men, to save boys from the
evil that runs rampant through the
town.
"This organization of Rathbone Sis.
1ers. is organized to build up morals
Morals of whom? Morals OF the home
sf the community, You are to build
up the social, you are to build up the
physical. In this work you are en-
gagged as leaders, that the strong man
may uphold the weak, and that the
strong may become stronger. NY
dear sisters, don't pay much atten
non TO the men, you are shedding a
SHADOW over some ones life. This or
ganization is organized to build ur
character"
Plays and the Players.
The following sisters took part in
She plays which were given: Modern
Serving Society" Mrs. Sallie Lowry
Mrs Rosella Kennedy, Mrs. Anna Burk
mart, Mrs Jennie Henry, Mrs Nellie
MeBee, Mrs. Eva Grimes, Mrs. Ella
Keller, Mrs. Gene Hollis, Miss Bertha
Hinton Miss Ella Conner, Miss Fannie
Ssier Miss Katie Keller, Miss Knelle
Henry, Miss Alice Burkhart.
college Tramp" Park Chapman
Fenton McBee, Miss Katie Keller
Miss May Keller. Miss Nellie McBee
At the close OF the formal exercises
me cream and cake were served. The
Success OF the affair was due to the
xnrufttee in charge, consisting o.
MFrs Sallie Lowry, Mrs. Ella Keller
MRS Nellie McBee, Mrs. Jennie Heny
wHrs. Anna Burkhart.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
Prepare For Work.

The twenty chairmen of the commit
tee OF the prospective Young Mems
Christian association met on Thursday
evening and selected five members OF
each committee to carry on the work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
FINE HORSES.
Lot Just Arrived From France Now in
This City.

Mr.. Robert M. Washington, of
Hampshire county, has just received
from France, 8 head of Percheron stall
lions They are three and four years
old. They are about as fine specimens
of horse flesh as have ever been seen
in this county. These horses came
from Locut Point Thursday, where
they were landed. There is hand
some French coach horse to follow.
These horses are at the stables Of Mr..
]. w. Dodd, who expects to sell them
in this section.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27

Minister'S Wife Ito her husband
VIII you help me put the drawing.
room carpet down today, dear? The
room is beautifully clean
Minister vexatiously) All. well, I
suppose | will have to.
Wife-And don't forget, John. dear,
while you are doing it that you are
a minister of the gospel.-Tit-Bits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
CHANGES PLEA.
Frazier, Indicted For Burglary, Pleads
Guilty to Larceny-six Months.

Guilty to Larceny-Six Months.
Albert Frazier, who was indicted by
the grand jury on the charge of bur-
glary, in enteing a shack and purloin.
ing various small articles, withdrew
his plea of not guilty in circuit court
Friday and entered plea of guilty on
the charge of petit larceny. Judge
Faulkner sentenced him to confine-
ment in jail for six months.
j. r. Clifford represented Frazier
and told the court that Frazier was
stranger here and that he had
promised to leave the city and county
If freed. The Judge couldn't see it
in that light and sentenced him to six
months in Jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
PessimIsm,

DO you believe in a state of suf-
fering where one is punished for ones
sins?"
"Of course / do. Amt I married? ?"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
MARRIED IN HAGERsToWN.
Martin Quinn and Lena S. Shriver
Married by Methodist Minister.

Martin Quinn was married to Lena
s. Shriver at Hagerstown on Friday.
The ceremony was performed by the
Methodist minister Mr.. Quinn is a
fireman and is a member of Ryneal
Co. No. /. Miss Shriver is deservedly
popular among her associates.
Married in Grafton.
Mr. George McCaskey and Miss Jes-
sic A. Walters, of this city, were mar
ried at Grafton in the presence of a
few friends. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Charles l.. Trawin, OF
the First Baptist church.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-27
THE FUNNY SIDE.

Do you think smoking conduces to
tranquility OF the mind?'
Not judging BY the population Of
Cuba. w Washington Star.