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Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
SALE Of GREAT WESTERN
CONFIRMED BY COURT
News Of Sale Heralded by the Ringing Of
Church, School and Fire Alarm Bells. Town
in Joyous Rapture.

The sale of the Great Western Bee,
Sugar Company's system to Harry
Watkins was this evening confirmed
by Judge Walters at a special term
OF the district court convened here
fer the purpose Of hearing objections
which had been filed by HeWitt's
attorney.
Judge Walters arrived in the city
on the 4:45 train from Twin Falls
went Immediately to the court room,
order was called and attorney
Sullivan read the procedure Of sale
by Receiver Cannon, after which
Walters called for objections why the
sale should not be confirmed
Attorney Smith then raised objec-
tion stating that the one-fourth pay
ment as stipulated by the court, had
not been paid until the oath OF jan
uary, and asked for short time in
which to prepare affidavits.
Adjournment was then taken until
z o'clock this evening when attorney
Smith stated that the sale Of $780,
100000 worth Of Hewitt notes had
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
ORDINANCE NO. 121.

An Ordinance Authorizing, Accepting
and Approving the Assignment o.
That Certain Ordinance No. III
Granting Certain Rights and Priv
iIeoes to w. 8. Kuhn, His Success
sors and Assigns.
Be 1t Ordained by the Chairman
and Board orT rustees Of the VII.
lage Of Mountain Home:
Sec. l. The Village Of Mountain
Home having by Ordinance No. III,
heretofore duly passed and approved,
granted certain rights, privileges and
franchises to w. s. Kuhn, his heirs,
successors and assigns, and the rights
under said ordinance having been as
signed and transferred by said w. s.
Kuhn to the Great Shoshone and
Twin Falls Water Power Company,
corporation, and said corporation
having accepted the rights, franchise
and obligations In said ordinance
provided for;
Now therefore, said assignment
and transfer and acceptance are here
by accepted and approved.
Passed this 9Th day OF February,
1912.
Approved this 9Th day Of February,
1912.
F. G. Ticknor,
Chairman of the Board Of Trustees
OF the village of Mountain Home.
o. e. Norell,
Village Clerk OF the village OF Noun
tain Home.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
LINE MAN FALLS
TO HIS DEATH
Mountain Home Lad Sastains Fatal
Injuries When Pole Falls
Without Warning.

Carl Barron, fourth son OF MIR. and
Mrs. Sylvester Barron, died at ten
O'Clock Wednesday morning at the
Boyer ranch near the Malad River
in Hagerman Valley. Death was the
result OF an accident which occurred
shortly after 800 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
work taking down the temporary line
which the Great Shoshone IL
lwin Falls Water Power Company,
lor which he was working, had put
70 replace the line which the Beaver
.tiver Company had destroyed ten
Jays before. He, with Earl Wells,
MAS taking the insulators off the last
poie when 1t fell without a warning,
.nrowing the two young men to the
sround. The men were strapped TO
he Lole by their safeties SO they
Lad no chance to jump away from
.Le pole when it fell. Carl Barron
leceiN ed number Of injuries. the
yAact nature Of which could not be
.etermined as he never regained con-
4clousness from the time OF the ac-
eluent until his death. 1t Is thought
~ physicians who had charge OF the
,ase that death resulted from con-
dssion Of the brain.
Everything possible was done to
save the young mans life, but to no
vail. The members Of the crew
aitn which the deceased worked cared
al him until professional nurse ar
llyed from Twin Falls, DIR. Fankboner
u Hagerman, had charge OF the case
.aLd called in DR.. Stewart for con-
sultation.
Carl barron had been connected
with the construction crew of the
Great Shoshone & Twin Falls Water
fower Co. since last July and during
mat time made a friend Of every
man connected with the company
with whom he came in contact, His
Cheerful disposition at all times, his
Willingness to work at every call.
and mis- sterling character stamped him
as one man In many, and forecasted a
successful future. His death lis truly
mourned by his fellow workmen and
by his superiors.
The accident which caused his
death was the last act OF a ten day
drama that showed the real worth OF
the men who took part In it, and
throughout the time Carl Barron was
counted one ~ the best men on the
job. Though boy In years. he play
ed mans part well.
Carl Barron was born at Fonda,
Pocahontas county, Iowa, February
l5, 1894. Besides his mother and
father, he is survived by the following
brothers and sisters. Miss Mary OF
Mountain Home; Mrs Anna Rich, of
Spakane; Nicholas, OF Masonville,
Iowa; William and Leo Of Sioux City,
Iowa; John of Glenns Ferry, and Ig-
natius and Sylvester who live with
their parents.
The funeral services were held at
the Catholic church of Mountainhome
Friday.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10

eases and a committee was appoint
ed to draft changes and present
same to council for approval, which
was done at the last meeting OF the
ttard hut as all the members Were
not present, the matter was laid oyel
fer a special meeting when 1t is
hoped the necessary changes may
be adopted.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10

The Suits company OF actors that
have been amusing the theatre going
public this week, are clever artists
ard deserve better patronage than
has been accorded them heretofore.
Aggie Marion Suits, the star act
ress has proved to be all that is
claimed for her and the support
ing company fit into the parts very
naturally.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
Father in Israel Called Home

Though not having been as we'll az
usual for few weeks was up and
around until Sunday, when taken with
an Ill turn, resulting In heart failure
and ending fatally Monday at four In
the afternoon, at tn eresidence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Curtis where
he has made his home with his daugh-
ter for sixteen years.
Mr.. Colville was born in Kirkaldy
county. Scotland. May 29, 1881, and
died February 5, 1912, and was near
ing his 81st birthday. Only the
Thursday night before his departure.
being commented on his activity at
his advanced age, said If live un-
til next May | shall be 81"
At q years OF age young Colville
chose America as the adopted country
spending the most Of his lifetime in
the state Of Wisconsin. He came to
Mountain Home four years ago, and
while his circle Of acquaintances here
have been limited, to know or to
meet him was to love him, carrying
as he did sunshine in his face, con-
stantly fed by the fires Of love and
good will in an open heart.
After a married life Of only nine
teen happy years, the companion at
his side went up higher and he was
left to walk alone for 80 years. He
leaves, to indeed mourn their loss,
four daughters and three sons: Mrs.
Nellie Thurston of Dazey, N. d., Mrs
Isabel Owens of Mountain Home,
George Colville, Dazey, N. D., Mrs.
Alice Curtis, Mountain Home, Ed
ward Colville, Hammett, Idaho, Wal
ter Colville, Mountain Home, and
Mrs. Jessie Fuller, Randolph, Wiscon
sin. There are also thirteen grand
children.
Mr.. Colyille was sanity man, a
real Father OF Israel" having been
a Christian from his youth up, and
member of the Wesley Methodist
church. His departure seemed more
like translation, simple removal
from this life into the next, "and
before his translation he had this
testimony that he pleased God"
Funeral services for the Mountain
Home relatives and friends were con.
Quoted Tuesday, at $50, in the after
noon, at the Curtis residence, Rev.
&c. e. Mason officiating, and the
choir assisting. Mrs. C. H. Stewart
singing solo, The Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere. The quartet, Miss Blum
and Mrs. Stewart and Gentle.
Norell and Thompson, singing, Safe
in the Arms of Jesus and Abide
With Me. Mrs. Longfellow gave plan
accompaniment.
On the early Wednesday morning
train Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis and their
children went with the remains to
Fall River, wisconsin, for burial be-
side his wife.
"All that is mortal in the grave we
lay
Awaiting there the Resurrection
Day.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and
neighbors who assisted US during the
illness and death of our bleovde faith
er
Mrs. John Owens, Mrs. Joseph
Curtiss, Edward A. and Walter X.
Colville.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10


liquor licenses were on file from w.
d. Evans, Ed. Weaver, Rudolph Lar
son and Ed. Goddard & Co., were
taken UP and considered.
Motion by Austin and seconded by
Gaines that the applications be grant
ed and that licenses be issued to
applicants. Motion carried.
Motion by Austin and seconded by
Stanfield that the deficiency due the
library Fund from General Fund for
the year ending August 1st. 1911, as
provided in ordinance, amounting to
$101.76 be ordered transferred from
the General Fund into the Library
Fund Motion put and Carried
Upon motion duly made, seconded,
put and carried Ordinance No. 121
was read second time In full
Motion by Stanfield and seconded
by Gaines that a gravel walk &C
cording to ordinance be ordered In
from the corner of Baptist Church
to the corner of Pence's Addition
alop \. the north side Of Atlanta Ave-.
ana Washington Ave. and that the
clerk be Instructed to give property
owners notice Of same.
The roll being called, members
Ticknor, Stanfield and Gaines voted
yes and Austin voted mo-"
Whereupon the chairman declared
the motion lost, not having a vote
from four-fifths OF members Of Board
Upon motion duly made, seconded.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10

Progressive Cub Program, Feb. 10th.
Roll Call--Sentimental Quotations on
st. Valentine.
Instrumental Solo-Miss LaVere Bell.
Reading Daniels.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. ]. Morton.
Paper-Mrs. Watkins.
Ladies Quartet.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1912-02-10
PROCEEDINGS OF
VILLAGE TRUSTEES
A Record Of the Business Trans
acted at Recent Meetings
Of the Board.

Mountain Home. Idaho, Jan. IND,
1912.
The Board OF Trustees OF the village
OF Mountain Home, Idaho. met in reg
ular session.
The following members were pres
ent: #. G. Ticknor, ]. B. Stanfield,
f. E. Austin and John Gaines.
The following proceedings were had
to-wit:
Minutes OF last regular and ad-
journed meetings were read and ap-
proved.
The following claims against the
Village of Mountain Home, being on
file were taken up, examined and
duly considered and allowed and the
clerk was instructed to draw war
rants on the several funds in pay
ment on same
General Fund.
@. e. Norell, Salary and
Expenses. -. ...... $l5.1O
G. c. Carr, Janitor Sal
ary... 3. ..... ...... lUuV
Joe Wilson, Care Of Fire
Engine and EXPENSE. 600
H. W. Tanner. Marshall's
Salary. ...... 80. 1o0U
Arthur Stevens, Village
Prisoners board. d.......... 500
w. L. Harvey. Attorneys
Salary,... .......... cow
Ruby Mellen, Treasurer's
Salary ...... ......... 1000
Street Fund.
D. M. Stolz, Street CONS
salary. ...... ............ i6.40
VIM. Devlin, Hauling
Fire Engine. ~. ..... !. 200
w. ]. Dunigan, Work on
OtIttL..s A,Ao
G. N. Niles, Gravel ...... $50
Stanton Park, Surveying. $50
Beaver River Power Co.,
Street lights etc. ......... 1880
John Horgan, Draying. !. ZOO
August Fields, Hauling gravel $50
Joe Novak, Hauling gravel. $50
Water Fund
Stinson & Grinsell, Bal
ance on contract. -. @ :. 223.80
w. A. Ross, Supt's Salary. 1888
L. L. Spring, Supplies. -. 4.35
Berg & Johnson, Supplies. 2.75
v. r. Cook, loading air
compressor ................ 5O.OO
Upon motion duly made, seconded
put and carried the folling claims
already paid out Of water fund were
approved.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
No Visit to be Made There Except by Special
Invitation of Government.
STATE DEPARTMENT IS NOT EXCITED
Wilson Says "Our Position One of Self
Contained Unconcern"- Colombian Minister Says He
Intended No Insult to United States but Desired to Avoid
Any Unpleasantness for Secretary Knox

washington. Feb. 19.-secretary
Knox will not visit Colombia during
Lis proposed t0ur OF the countries
bordering on the Caribbean sea, un-
less there is a special invitation from
the Colombian government. This an
un-ucemcnt was made by Acting Sec
tIr1 Huntington Wilson tonight and
= added that he thought such an In
Vlflfion unlikely
Acting seeretary's Statement.
There must be some confusion in
tfe Interpretation of the report from
Tar Beach" he said. shat Secretary
Knox DR. carving out the original
itinerary laid out for him would in
Cudc colombia. Unless there is a
sneelsl invitation from Colombia, Mr..
Knox win not go there. 1 may say
that we hardly expect IT,"
No Explanation Given.
Nr. Wilson would not say whether
h.s rreliciion that no invitation
would he forthcoming was based on
: nor Pedro Mel Ospina's personal let
tsr tH h.m. made public yesterday. or
81 hc-hcs 30 was consequence Of the
strained relations existing for the last
eight wears between the two govern
maufs over the acquisition Of the Pan
anna canal zone.
Ne Especial Concern Felt Over Il.
Tie uumsted. however. that the state
department felt no especial concern
over the action Of the Colombian min
lSf.r mere and was not wrought up
over the incident. Our position he
remarked is one OF contained
uuconceru."
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
More Serious Charge Preferred Against the
Former New York Senator.
COURT DOUBLES AMOUNT OF BAIL
New Warrant Alleges that He Secured Signatures of Aged
Recuse by False Pretences and that Latter was Mentally
Incompetent to Comprehend Nature of His Acts-Gard
ner's Visits to HasIett Home Made Around MIDNIGHT

New York, Feb. 19.-Former State
Senator Frank ]. Gardner, who was
arraigned today on charge Of conspira-
cy to defraud Samuel Il. Haslett. an
elderly recluse, of his half million dol
lar estate while on his sick bed, was
placed under a new and more serious
charge before he left the court room
that of felony.
Obtained Signatures Under False Pre-
tencss.
The new warrant. issued on an affi-
davit made by John B. Lord, attorney
for Haslett, alleges that Gardner OBJ
tanned the signatures to the two wills
in the case and the power of attorney
under false pretenses, well knowing -
In Lords affidavit, that Raslett was
mentally incompetent of comprehend
ing the nature of his acts and well
knowing that the said Gardner had no
claim whatsoever on the bounty or
the confidence of Hasltt to entitle him
to be either beneficiary under his last
will, the executoT~of his estate or his
attorney. in fact with power to dispose
Of any part of his money or prop
erty."
No New Charge Against Decker.
No new charge was made against
George II. Decker, the old mans nurse,
whose statements TO Magistrate Kemp
ner led to the arrest of Gardner last
Saturday night, and he is still held in
default Of bail on the charge Of con-
spiracy, a misdemanor. The eXamina-
/ ton of both men was adjourned until
Monday next on request Of their coun-
! sci.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
UNABLE TO PAY $4,000
A YEAR AS ALIMoNY.
Albert G. Wheeler, Jr., Testifies in Sep.
aration Suit Of His Wife.

New York. Feb. 19.-Justice New
berger in the supreme court reserved
decision today in the separation suit
Of Mrs. Claudia Wheeler against Al
bert Gallatin Wheeler. Jr, OF New
York and Chicago. Wheeler himself
took the stand and swore that he wa4
decidedly in need Of funds and fad
from able to pay the $4,000 a yeaI
alimony the former opera singer de-
mands She is now getting $4,000 {
year pending settlement Of the separa
tion suit.
From the Plaza, Wheeler testified
he has come down to room on For,
ty-fifth street. His business ventures
he said, had been anything but profit
able. Counsel for Mrs Wheeler ques.
toned him about the dividend on th(
bonds of the Illinois Tunnel cGInpanN
$501, 900 worth of which Wheeler con.
tributed in 1905 to the capital stock
of brokerage concern here. The wits
ness had testified that the passing ol
this dividend made the stock worth
less
Wasn't this dividend passed b.
your father. e. H. Hartman and Mr.
Armour with the intention Of freezing
out a number of bondholders ?"
Il should say not" answered Wheels
er.
Mrs Wheeler, who had been prompt
ing the lawyer during this line q
questioning, shook her head at tina
answers as If in contradiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20

professed to see in it his political ele-
walton in Colombia even to the presi-
denCy, but some members of congress
as well. Representative Sulzer, chair
man of the house committee on for
eign affairs, issued a statement sid
ing with the Colombian minister in
his demand for arbitration.
suzer Takes Sides with Colombia.
THE testimony thus far adduced
before the committee" said Represen-
tative Sulzer. commenting on the
progress of the Rainey Investigation,
shows conclusiyely that the taking
Of Panama was the result Of a con-
spiracy carefully planned and clev-
erly executed. 1t cannot be justified
in morals or law. The committee on
foreign affairs will proceed diligently
with the investigation"
Sulzer on the Wrong Track.
Mr.. Suffers remarks are in conflict
with what is, said to be the attitude
Of the state department toward ColoP-
bias demand for arbitration of the
dispute growing out of the partition of
Panama.
Very Friendly Feeling at Panama.
Panama, Feb. 19.-President Chiari
today gave out the following statement
regarding the approaching visit of Sec
retary Of State Knox:
Both the government and the peo-
pie Of Panama will extend to Secretary
Of State Knox a most cordial welcome
during the time he will honor us with
his presence. l am sure he will be
able to appreciate the sincere friendly
sentiment that all Panamans have for
the United States"
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
DETECTIVE TEsTIFIEs OF
"FRAMED UP" CONFESSION.
District Attorney Obtains Possession
of Four of 5randt's Letters.

New York, Feb. 19.-District AttoT-
ney Whitman confirmed reports to-
night that he had obtained four letters
which detectives found in Folke K.
Brandt's room subsequent to his arrest
for burglary at the home Of Mortimer
l.. Schiff five years ago. The letters
are said to have an important bearing
on the efforts to free Brandt from 80
year prison term but the district at
their contents. He replied "No" when
asked If the examination Of the letters
had altered his opposition to the ap-
pearance of Attorney Howard S. Cans
and Mr.. Schiff before the grand jury.
The district attorney reiterated that
SchifE and his attorney would not be
allowed to appear.
John Rogers, a detective who work.
ed on the case against Brandt, was ex-
amined by the grand jury today and is
said to have testified Brandt signed q
confession that was framed up." An
other witness before the grand jury
was Leonard Borne, employed as third
man in the Schiff household at the
time Of Brandts alleged burglary. The
witness was suggested by counsel for
Schiff to substantiate the contention
that Brandt actually broke into the
house.
Another development today was the
announcement by the district attorney
that he had arranged to confer with a
certain person who was at an alleged
meeting Of persons interested in tho
Brandt case at the time he was ar
rested
Supreme Court Justice Gerard, who
has reserved decision in the habea1
corpus proceedings in the case said
today that he was going into the mat
ter in such detail that it might be q
week before the decision was handed
down.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
Railroad Men
Shoot Negroes
BREAKS INTO SHERIFFS OFFICE
TO GET AT THEM.
ONE OF PRISONERS KILLED
TWO Others Wounded, But Are Finally
Lodged in Jail-Accused of Killing
Special Officer for Railroad.

Shelbyville, Tenn, Feb. 19.-Having
been deprived of its prey in it's first
attempt to slaughter three negroes as
they were being taken from the court
house to Jail here today, a mob broke
into the sheriffs office where the
wounded blacks had been taken, and
fired upon them. Two of them are
still alive, but it is feared the mob
will storm the Jail late tonight and
finish its work. 9
Killed Special Officer.
Evidence that the negroes killed
Special officer S. w, Everson of the
Nashville, Chattanooga & st. Louis
railroad was so strong at the pre1im-
mary hearing early today that the
three were bound over to higher
court AS they were being taken
down the courthouse steps, the mob
attacked the sheriff and six deputies,
killed one of the blacks and badly beat
the others. They were hurriedly taken
into the sheriffs Office nearby and the
sheriff stationed himself at the door.
The Attack Renewed.
Reports sent out from the office that
all the negroes were dead were moi
believed by members of the mob and
II gathered again. The sheriff was
captured and one of the mob broke
down the door Of the room in which
the blacks were huddled and opened
fire. Each Of the wounded prisoners
was struck. Evidently believing all
three were dead, the mob dispersed
Later the two wounded blacks We're
| secretly taken to the Jail Reports that
they are still alive were circulated
tonight and it is feared the mob will
form again and try to complete its
work.
Militia Ordered Out.
During the two hours between the
attacks Sheriff Williams telegraphed
| the governor to send troops and a
Nashville company was ordered out
| This was c0untermanded later, how
ever, when Williams informed the gov
ernor that he believed he could han
! die the situation.
The Murder of Everson.
| Everson was killed on the night oi
| February 10, when he was thrown
! from a Nashville. Chattanooga & st
| Louis train near Bell Buckle, Tenn. He
| had tried to quiet boisterous negroes
in the Jim Crow" car.
Mob Made Up of Railroad Men.
It is said the mob, which was com
posed of not more than twenty men
| was made up largely of persons from
| Nashville, most of them employees OF
| the railroad Everson worked for. Tney
wore no masks. Governor Hooper has
offered reward of $500 each fo1
| capture and conviction Of the mem
! hers of the mob.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-20
PITNEY NAMED FOR
THE SUPREME BENCH
President Taft Selects New Jersey
Man to Succeed Justice Harlan.

Washington. Feb 19-President Taft
today sent to the senate the nomina-
ton of Chancellor Mahlon Pitney of
New Jersey to be an associate justice
of the United States supreme court.
Mr. Taft did not anticipate any op-
position to the nomination in the
senate. Chancellor Pitney long mas
been a prominent figure in New Jer-
sey. In casting about for a successor
to Justice Harlan, MIR. Taft first looked
beyond the Mississippi river.
AT one time it seemed certain that
he would name Judge William c. Hook
of the United States circuit court, and
again it seemed that Secretary Charles
Nagel of the department of commerce
and labor would be the president s
choice.
There was a protest against Judge
Hook because of his decisions in two
Oklahoma cases, one involving the .
cent fare law and the other the Jim
Grow" car law. The latter case, IN
which Judge Hook decided in favor
of the railroads and against the con
tention of the negroes affected, is said
TO have been the final cause Of the
presidents turning from the Kansas
juEist,
Labor organizations protested
against Secretary Nagel on the ground
that ne had been too lenient in the
enforcement of the immigration laws
When Chancellor Pitney snail have
Ial1er his place in the supreme court
President Taft win have had the ex-
traordinary experience Of having con
stitutad q majority Of the highest tri-
bunal in the land-a bench on which
it had been his supreme ambition tc
serve as chief justice. In addition tc
naming five new justices in a court
of nine, President Taft also had the
distinction Of elevating Associate JUS
tice Edward d. White to the chie1
justiceship, making in all six supreme
court appointments during the three
years he has been in the White house
The i've associate justices named by
Mr.. Taft were Messrs. Lurton, Hughes
Van Devanter, Lamar and Pttney.