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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
HORSELY FAMILY
SORELY AFFLICTED

The VIM. Horsley family of this
city, are certainly burdened with
more than their share of misfor-
tunes. Last March Mr.. Horsley
lost an arm as a result of an aeci.
dent while working OH the railroad.
He was not permitted to leave the
hospital until about a month age,
and last Saturday he was compelled
to go to the hospital again as the
amputated member was giving him
trouble.
Hardly had he and Mrs. Horsley
gotten out Of town when word
came from Raymond that John,
their l7-year.old son, had met with
an accident by which his right hand
was cut nearly off. The boy was
helping in the hay field on Num-
ford Bros. ranch and while carrying
a sharp hay knife across a field he
stumbled and fell, the blade sever
ing Eevery cord in his wrist. He
was brought to Montpelier as
quickly az possible and the wound
was dressed by DR.. Ashley, who re-
ports that he is getting as well as
could be expected.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
ISSUE CERTIFICATES
OF NOMINATION

Certificates of nomination to the
successful candidates for state offices
have been sent out from the office of
the secretary of state, and both tich-
cts are now formally In the field.
The certificates were Issued, after
the state board of canvassers had
completed the official count, to the
following winners:
United States Senator-William f.
Borah, Republican.
Representatives-B L. French
Republican,; Addison L. Smith, Re
publican; Perry w. Mitchell, Demo-
cart: Edward M. Puggmire, Demo-
crat.
Justice Supreme Court-George II.
Stewart. Republican; ARTHUR M.
Bowen Democrat.
Governor-John M. Haines, Repu-
lican; James II. Hawley, Democrat.
Lieutenant Governor-H Herman II.
Taylor, Republican; Ernest L. Par
ker, Democrat.
Secretary of State-William L. @ f.
ford, Republican; Freeman Daught-
ers, Democrat.
State auditor Fred l.. Huston Re-
publican; John 1. overman, Demo-
crat.
State Treasurer-O V. Allen, Re-
publican; Robert w. Faris Demo-
crat.
Superintendent public instruction
l-Grace NJ. shepherd, Republican
Mary Y. Harper, Democrat.
State mine Inspector Robert n.
Bell, Republican; George A. Lam
brix, Democrat.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
FIND HEIRS OF LATE
RODY THoRToN

Lexington, KY Aug, l3--The state
of Wyoming will lose nearly 100000
thru the discovery of an attorney
here representing the heirs, the
brothers and sister of Rody Thornton,
a wealthy ranchman who died sever
al months ago at Fontenelle, Wyo.
It was believed Thornton died in
testate. He left no will and the
property reverted to the state. A. J.
McNish, a cowboy on Thornton's
ranch remembered having heard
Thornton say he was born in Scott
county, Kentucky, 81 he Wrote the
sheriff of that county, with the re-
suit that the Laughlin and Kelley
families of Lexington and George
town, KY, employed Attorney b. d.
Berry of this city TO find the he'll s
and establish their claim.
Attorney General Preston of Wyo
oming said the property was In his
charge, but a search by Berry and
other interested parties located the
brothers, Peter and Hugh Thornton
OF Mt. Sterling. ILL.,, George Thornton
of Republic, Wash and a sister, Mrs
Thomas Mcdonnell of Peoria, Ill
They will go at once to Cheyenne t,
fight for the estate-Cheyenne Lead
pr.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30

natives" to do little singing, also.
They should a le.st ''jo.n in on til.
chorus" !" There is one thing
lfast which should be done, AMI
that is sign boards should be erect
I'd on the roads, direeting motnr
parties To come this way. Al
Granger is sort of "gaieway" l..
the great northwest for all motor
parties which come from the east,
there should be large, substantial
spgn board put up there, telling the
Beople to come this way. The Utah
Auto Association has erected sign
board there directing tourists on to
Ogden and Salt Lake, and for this
reason we should have a sign board
there.
II Montpelier only had com
mercial club, here would be splen-
did opportunity for it to expend a
few hundred dollars in a way that
would do some good. For not
only should there be sign board
at Granger, but a number of them
should be erected between that
point and Montpelier.
In the absence of a commercial
club, the Montpelier automobile
club might well afford TO take this
matter up. 1t ia a little late to do
anything this season, but an effort
should be made to raise a sufficient
fund to have the required number
of signs painted and have them
erected at the proper points early
next season.
That it would be the means of
bringing many cars this way, there
Is no doubt, and every car coming
through here would mean more
people going home singing praises
to beautiful Bear Lake valley. 1t
would also mean considerable to
the merchants of Montpelier, for
all tourists stop here and they all
spend little money in the town.
Let us get our light from under
the bushel early next season and let
it shine forth in q way that will
increase the tourist travel through
this valley a hundred fold over what
it, has been this summer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
JUDGE BULGE HELD
COURT WEDNESDAY
Judge Bulge held session Of
district court in chambers at Paris
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A decree of divorce was granted
to Lucy V. jerks from A. jerks,
on the ground of desertion.
A demurrer was argued in the
North Robison-Dean Co. Va. Z.
Strong and George Alley, Warren
Kent and Hy Smith. This is a
case IN which the plaintiffs sued for
$4,000, the value of four stations
which Hurd turned over to the
defendants some months ago to re-
imburse them on bond which they
had paid for Hurd. The defendants
denlurred TO the complaint on the
ground that plaintiffs had no right
10 recover in this case The plain
tiffs were represented by A. b.
Cough and the defendants by Glenn
and Bagley. The court took the
case under advisement and will give
a decision in few days
Some other matters of minor im-
portanee were heard by the court.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30

faithlessness and incompetency
The Tribune long ago called atten-
tion to the constantly increasing
cost of the Boise Payette project as
estimated by the government en-
gineers. The reelection of Senator
Borah to the senate will be followed
by an investigation of the Reclama.
tion Service; by the overhauling of
that bureau; and, let us hope, by
the dismissal of Director Newell.
rhe state Of Idaho is still interested
in the forest reserves. That policy
of government may materially
change IN case Borah is returned TO
the senate. OF course there is the
ever present tariff question. The
interests and industries of Idaho
must receive just protection.
The foregoing apply to the state
of Idaho. In national affairs Sena-
tor Borah is in close touch with the
common people. He showed this
by his action after the Chicago con-
vention.
1t is now up to the people to de-
eide whether self seeking politicians
most of them like the festive mule,
having no pride of ancestry nor
hope of posterity-shall encompass
the defeat of this able, conscientious
leader of the people. We believe
that The sound sense of the people
of Idaho will finally triumph We
believe that they will not long fol-
low, nor TO any great extent, politl-
cal tirefys, who are for the moment
dazzled by their own light. .-Cadd-
well Tribune.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
IKE HILL OF ST. CHARLES
KILLED BY LIGHTNING

During an electrical storm Mt St.
Charles last Tuesday afternoon, Ike
Hill was instantly killed by being
struck with lightning. When the
storm came up Mr.. Hill and several
other men were at work in the hay
field. They started for shelter, but
before reaching the place bolt of
lightning struck Mr.. Hill on the
head, running down his bark and legs.
His trousers and shoes were torn from
his body, which was frightfnlly burn
ed.
Mr.. Hill was about Sc years of age
aud was one of the old residents OF
the county. He is survived by a
widow and 10 children.
The funeral services were held
from the st. Charles meeting house
yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
CLUB LADIES WILL Be
WELL ENTERTA AIMED

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The fifty or more ladies who visit
Montpelier next week, MS delegates
to the First District Federation of
NWomen's clubs, will be given II
hearty welcome upon their arrival
hnd be we'll entertained during their
stay here. >
|. 4-,scting upon the suggestion of the
dub ladies of this city, most of the
business houses will be decorated
with the clup colors- yellow and
white and banner in yellow and
white. extended across Main street,
will Welcome" the ladies upon
their arrival in the city. National
colors will also be flung to the breeze
next Monday, in honor of Labor Day
The first session of the Federation
will be held in the Presbyterian
church On Monday evening. to which
the public is invited. Mayor Hoff,
on behalf of the city, will extend the
ladies a cordial welcome. At the
conclusion of the session, light re-
freshments will be served by the
ladies of the Gem of the Mountain
club.
There will be two business sessions
on Tuesday and that evening the
visitors will be entertained at ban
quet Mt the Hotel Burgoyne.
The closing session will be held
Wednesday morning, and in the
afternoon the visitors will be TAX Ell
to the hot springs in autos, returning
to the city in time for the delegates
to leave for their homes ou No. H..
Some 30 or more of our citizens
have kindly consented to open their
homes to delegates and assist the
club ladies in proving to the visitors
that Montpelier can, when occasion
requires it, show true hospitality
NJ there are any others who can as
sist IN entertaining, they will kindly
leave word with Mrs. J. j. Taylor
The business men have responded
literally to the call for financial aid
feom the local club, which will en-
able to the ladies to carry out their
program of entertainment satisfac-
torily.
The public Is cordially invited to
all meetings OF the Federation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
MONTPELIER SCHOOLS WILL
Open SEPTEMBER 9
Strong Corps Of Teachers will be in Charge Do
mestic Science and Manual Training Added
to the Course--Exped Large Attendance.

corps Of teachers has been secured
for all of the grades, while the
eighth grade and high school i'm
structors come especially prepared
for their particular lines of work.
An effort will be made not only
to do, much for the high school as q
unit, but TO show interest In the
individual student.
Burton X. Farnsworth will have
charge of the boys and girls basket
ball teams and other athletic games.
From expressions heard, it is evil
dent that the schools will open with
a large enrolment. There is no
reason why the Montpelier schools
should not be as good as the best
IN the state, and the Examiner ia
pleased to note the increased interest
that is being taken in the high
school.
Superintendent Stevenson will be
at the high school building every
day from now until school opens
and will gladly give information to
parents or students regarding the
work for the coming year.
Students are urged to be ready for
enrolment on the opening day,
Sept. 9th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30

The Montpelier public schools
will commence their years work
Monday morning, Sept. 8, with an
increase in the corps Of teachers.
Nothing has been left undone by
the board of edvcation TO make this
the banner year for the schools.
Notwithstanding the splendid show.
ing made last year, it is expected
that much better results will be
accomplished during the coming
year.
Especially is this true of the high
school. This department has been
placed on higher basis by offering
courses in Domestic Science and
Manual Training. These courses
will not be compulsory, but may be
chosen in place of others Full
credit will be given in these sub
jects. Laboratories have been fitted
up for the proper handling of these
departments, which will be presided
over by competent instructors.
More attention will also be paid
TO music, especially in the high
school, Instruction will be gwen
in sight reading, singing and theory
of music.
II is believed that splendid
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
BOTH COMMITTEES
SELECT OFFICERS

There was but little interest man
ifested in the organization of the
republican and democratic county
central committees at Paris last
Saturday, as not more than ten of
the precincts were represented at
either of the meetings, and only a
few of the candidates were present.
The light attendance was due large
ly to the fact that it is the busy
season with the farmers and they
haven't time to stop and dat bic in
politics just now.
There were no contests for any of
the offices IN either of the commit
tees. In fact, the greatest difficult
ty with the republicans was TO find
some one TO ac;ept the chairman
ship. After the office had been
turned down by Vim. l.. Rich, K.
A. Burrell, Chas. Z. Reese and 9.
E. Wright, John Olsen was induced
to accept, with the understanding
that Mr.. Wright would act as vice.
chairman and assist Mr.. Olsen IN
the management Of the campaign a.
much as possible. However, We
believe that when John gets his
grain .'dug" and his potatoes
"threshed" and buckles on his ar
NOR, he will be able to manage the
c.mpaign III good shape aud give
the democrats a good run for their
money.
John J. Jones and Edward SUIT
ton were both reelected as secre-
tary and treasurer of the commit tee.
Chairman Oleen WAS authorized
TO appoint an executive committee,
to- be composed of three besides
himself and vice-chairlnan.
G. C. Gray was also reelected
state Icentral committeeman by a
unanimous vote.
The democratic committee per-
fected their organization by re-
eleeting the old officers, as follows:
Chairman-F. l.. Cruikshank.
Sec'y-Treasurer-Wm. j. Ryan.
State central commltteeman-Dr.
Poynter.
We understand that ]. +. O'CoD.
nor, who is known as the demo.
cratic party's ''silyer tongued ora
tor" in this county, made one ot
bls characteristic speeches in which
he pictured in glowing terms victor,
for the democratic party IN the ma
tion, state and county. Well, W,
are not surprised at this for tn
democrats are adopts at winnIn,
victories along about this time o
the year, and as John is very optim
istic, it was but natural that b
should picture a 'ssweeping" viz
tory for his party this year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
.BORAH WILL STUMP
STATE FOR TAFT

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 27.-Broken
down in health, United States Sena-
tor William e. Borah stopped off in
Chicago for few hours yesterday
on his way home 10 Idaho from
Washington.
In spite of his i'll health, which
he attributed to s'the last month at
W ashington, which an iron man
could not stand without going
crazy" he was willing to tell the
nation once and for all time where
he stands politically. Summed up
briefly, his position is as follows:
Before the Republican national
convention he said be would not
bolt the regular party whether
Roosevelt did or not. After the
conventions turmoil he said the
same thing. He hasn't altered 10
MS determination.
He points to the fact that he has
always been a Progressive. lie
says the third party advocate.
practically all the principles for
which he has fought for six years
but believes that he can continue
his tight better by remaining one oi
the Republican Progressive lnInorit!
in the senate than by becoming al
addition to the three Progressive
party senators.
Feeling IN this mood, he viii
stand by the party. He will stumI
his home state in the interest of his
own candidacy and that of the entir
Republican ticket
81 was nominated at 3 regula
primary and if I'm elec,edi will b
pnt back by popular VOTE" b
said. ''My record is open to II
spection.
1.-The Progressive party offers IN
nothing new. fought for th
eight-hour law, direct election {
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
F. DAYTON SHOOTS
YOUNGER BROTHER

Thursday evening of last week
Freeman Dayton, the II year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dayton
of Dingle, went up in the hay loft
of their barn to examine all old 3z-
calibre revolver, which had but one
cartridge in it. Freeman did not
notice that his nine year-old brother,
Fielding, was following him. Free
man was fooling with the revolver,
and unfortunately the muzzle was
pointed directly toward the ladder,
leading up to the loft. just as
Fielding's head appeared above the
floor of the loft the revolver was
accidentally discharged. The bull
let entered Fielding's cheek and
ranging downward lodged in the
back of his neck
The wound was pronounced $
fatal one by the doctor, who arrived
at the Dayton home within a shor,
time after the accident happened
and although the lad was uncon
scious most of the time, he live
until Q o'clock Saturday morning.
The deplorable affair brought
deep sorrow to the Dayton hom,
and especially to Freeman, who un
Intentionally caused his brother
death.
The funeral services we're hell
from the Dingle meeting house las
Monday morning at II o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
DEMAND FOR RE-
ELECTION OF BORAH

There is demand for the re-elec.
tion of Senator W. K. Borah
throughout the stale of iaho. All
parties, - factions, all classes seem
to realize the importanc to his re-
election to the United States senate
This feeling grows from realiz :
ZION of his accomplishments in the
senate. Seldom does a first term
senator make himself felt as vital
factor in the senate. Custom de-
crees that for at least two years he
shall hold his peace. During the
balance of his term he may rightly
exert such influence as his ability
enables. Early in his term Senator
Borah attracted attention. He and
his ability were known to the then
president of the United States,
Theodore Roosevelt In conse-
quence he was selected by the presi-
dent to defend the action of the
chief executive in dishonorably dis
charging the colored regiment
members of which participated in
the Brownsville uprising which re-
suited in the murder of private citi-
zens. Owning to the fact that the
entire regiment refused to inform
agairAl he guilty parties the entire
regiment was dismissed from the
service. Then enator Borlh more
sedulously devo,ed himself TO the
needs and requirments Of the west.
OF course the people of Idaho were
involved ard were directly benefited
by the action of our junior senator
The hrst real legislative accomplish
ment to the credit of Senator Borah
vas the direct congressional ap-
preparation Of $40, 900, 100000 to
the reclamation fund. This enabled
the government to proceed with the
projects under way without waiting
for the moneys received from public
lands TO finance the projects. The
beneticient effect of this piece of
legislation is In evidence in every
arid state. After securing this leg
islation he took up the enlarged
homestead bill and was highly instru
mental in securing the passage o.
the bill. Quickly followed effort'
ON the behalf of homesteaders OIL
government irrigation projects
with such results as are we'll know,
to the people of Idaho. In addi
ton to this Senator Borah has exert
ed a wide influence on the legisla-
ton elfecting the nation at large
He has been one of the real pro
gressives in the senate.
We feel that we need hardly re
mind the people of Idaho that Sen
ator Borah is badly needed in th
United States senate. The nationa
homestead laws are not all that the
should be; the reclamation law need
changes and the bureau needs over
hauling. One thing that Senate
Borah will urge, and one IN whic
he should be loyalty supported,
that the mistakes of the Reclams
tion Service should be charged I
b the &, y1rnment and not to I'll
{ homesteaders If the governmer
has sent incompent, negligent eT
a gineers the government should pa
1 for their mistakes. Heaven know
4 that the homesteaders shonld not
called upon to pay for dishonest.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30

Tuesday Horticultural Inspector
Norton confiscated several boxes of
pears, which a Utah peddler was
Offering for sale about town. Mr.
Norton said that there wasn't half
dozen pears in the consignment but
what were wormy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30
TOURISTS EXTOL BEAUTIES
OF BEAR LAKE VALLEY
Declare It has no Equal in the West Many Mo-
tor Parties Pass Through Here Sign Boards
Should be Erect.

Bear Lake valley is getting a lot
of good free advertising this sum
mea by tourists passing through
here in automobiles. There has
hardly been day during the past
1.-TWO months but what from one to
half dozen motor parties have stop
ped in Montpelier, en- route across
the continent-some going west and
some going east.
Wednesday of this week six cars
stopped here. Three of the cars
were from Texas and the parties
were en- route to the Yellowstone
park. In conversation with some
of our citizens, one of the gentle
men declared that Bear Lake was by
far the prettiest valley they had
seen on this trip, not excepting any
of the far-famed valleys of Colo
RADIO, and as for the lake, he said ID
was perfect dream, "We will
certainly advertise Bear Lake valley
as one of the beauty spots of the
west" said the gentleman, and viii
direct all motor parties to come this
way" Others who have stopped
here on their transcontinental jour-
neys have expressed themselves in.
>similar langnage,----
In fact everybody who has gone
through here in autos has volun-
tarily expressed themselves as being
surprised at finding such delight
full valley aud all have been profuse
with their words of praise regard
ing our beautiful lake.
Not only have people from dis
tant states beheld our beautiful
valley, but goodly number of
Idaho citizens have viewed it this
summer for the first time. There
is John G. Brown and George
Gagon, both pioneer citizens of
Southeastern Idaho, but not until
within the past month did they ever
realize that Bear Lake valley was
such charming spot. And they
probably never would have realized
it but for the motor trips they took
about the valley.
Now inasmuch as tourists are
singing the praises of our valley,
wouldn't 1t be good idea for .'the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1912-08-30

senators and the child and chlldren's
bureau in the senate, and we pro-
gressive Republicans put them
through. IL seems to me that III
those three important planks tn,
Progressive party Is putting forth
something rather binding TO the
public. What il asks is ALREADY Y
provided for by laws.
"The Progressive party leaders
talk about eliminating bosses. Tha,
can't be done as long as the present
system remains.
The Detroit times., 1912-09-11
u. OF M. MAY TAKE OYER
SCHOOL PROPERTY

ANN ARBoR, Mich, Sept .10.--At
the annual school election r. r
Seeley, Charles Sink and DR.. Dean T.
Smith of the Homeopathic medical
faculty were elected members OF the
board of education. The principal
business OF the annual school meet
ing, which was also heId, was the dis.
cussion of the SAFE or the Tappan
school property to the university,
which has -fong desired II. The uni.
versity h sadly IN need of the
ground, and has made several -effers
for the property, but so far the board
OF education and the regents OF the
university have not been able to agree
on terms. The question was disposed
of by laying II on the table for three
weeks when a special meeting OF the
district will be. held to dispose of II.
The high school opened today with
d! W. Springer, formerly OF the Cass
school in Detroit, as principal. Mr.
Springer has made temporary al
rangements by which he is enabled
to look after the school and still take
care of his, duties as secretary of the
National Educational association. He
has opened TEMPORARY headquarters
here and has. q stan--.of clerks at
WOrk. -,S-ataH-.ss