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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

in the future as it has in the past,
it is only question of time when
an epidemic of typhoid fever is
likely to occur IN this city. For
these reasons every available rem
edy given the city Will be resorted
to, if necessary, to secure a supply
of pure water for the people of the
city. And il in accomplishing this
it causes some inconvenience and
hardship to the sheep and cattle
men they should not overlook the
fact that the city is only doing that
which the law requires it to do.
And to say nothing of the law, it
occurs to us that if those who are
engaged in the cattle and sheep in
dustry will only stop and think the
matter over, they will not insist on
pollutlng the water of the creek for
small financial profit at the ex-
pense of the health of 1000 people.
We are taking firm stand in this
matter, first, because it is right to
do SO and second, because the law
requires it of us"
While in the city, Inspector
Smith took a squint st local condi-
tions, with the result that the order
made by the city some time ago was
reinforced by another from the
state board of health, as to cleaning
up corrals and alleys and since then
the people who have not yet COM
piled with the city board of health
order, have been exceedingly busy
getting their premises in shape tC
pass muster for cleanliness. Among
the prosections we're the owners Of
the ''Chink" restaurants, whose
places were found not to be in the
best of condition. Several othe
propositions were also taken up
and new rules laid down for tn
guidance Of those affected.
As Q result of the visit the cit,
presents a more cleanly appearance
and the city water from now ol
will be about as pure as can be ex
! pected until further additions an,
. alterations of the headworks ar
} made.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
THE GRIM REAPER
HAS Been BUSY
-Four Pioneers of the Valley Have Passed Away
Within the Last Week-0n in Paris, One
in Montpelier. Two in Bloomington.

The Grim Reaper has been busy
among the pioneers of Bear Lake
county the past week. four having
answered bis final summons. The
hrst 10 be called was Mrs. Anna u.
Straauhbar, who died last Saturday
evening at the home of her son, ia
cob, ir this city. Her death Was
sudden and unexpected ~ she vas
apparently enjoying her usual
health up to within few hours ne
fore the end came, death being
caused from heart failure. de-
ceased was - years of age. She
vas native of Switzerland, but
came to this county with her hus-
baud about 30 years ago, settling
first At Bern. Mr.. StFaauhbar died
u number Of years ago. Deceased
IL survived by one son, three daugh.
tcrs and ~ grand children, Tier
funeral services were held At the
First ward meeting house last Mon
day afternoon.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
HIGH HONOR FOR
MONTPELIER GIRL

Poeateile. May i2-In close con
test for the Queen of May 10 preside
over the May festival held at the
Academy campus Friday Of this
week, Mlss Anna spongberg Mont.
peIier, was the choice ny q good psf-
eentage of ths yotaa. Ths voting Naa
sort 81 n popularity contest AMI the
money taken III for the votes will be
used to dsffay the expenss of THE
delegates IL the Y. W. &. A confer
ence 1T Gsarhart this spring The
SECOND candidate was Miss Gfsce
West of Chesterfield and then IN Of.
der, Miss Marie Reed u Jerome
Mlaa Ada Larson ~ HlRby and Mlaa
Jean Mcuan " PncatsllO.
The May festival will BE- held On
the campus and viii bs open 70 all.
The queen slli be- crowned, the MAJ
pole will bs wound and the rsst o
the program Will consist Of Scotch
swedish and other dances. Refresh
menta will be served By the Y "
g. A delegates.
\ Last year The Queen of May IN
Misa Emily Whittlessy ~ Poeatrlle
One of the largest gatherings eve
seen on the campus assembled {
Witness the beautiful ceremonies al
dances The attractions this yea
will be- on larger scale and viii ri'
al those Of Wellesley and .9aszA
over 10 giFis will take major parts
the performances. besides all Of Ei
attendants and tower Rirls-
THIS year there viii be- . King
May and for this part Louis tfalia
~ Pocatsllo. has been chosen. BE
particularly lifted for this part as
, shown 10 taking the part Of Obers
In the Midsummer Nights DFsz
play 4 clear faced. sunny hair
saxon. he will bs = fitting escort
the fair and quesnly Miss Sp0agbas
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
IN TROUBLE over
A SOCIAL DRINK

In Justice staley.a court Tuesday
Afternoon. Dick Bird Of Dingis. Was
held 10 appear for trial before the
district court. his bond being fxed
M s2tO. The charge on which he was
held wRM that of giving n friend n
drink " booze fFum . bottle which
he brought with him from Coksvllls.
where hs had been working several
weeks
soms time early Monday evening
Bird and and friend decided that
they would chit the bottle" They
hlked back lnts aa alley. thinking to
have u social drink unbsknown to
anyone olaa Hut Low and bsholdi
0fEirsra Nelson and Brown happened
to notice tha two Inen a. they wsFs
hiking a. ths alley and the former
susaksd up "a q place where they
could SEE what the tso msn were do
ing. After bath had taken a good
shOt, Bird replaced the bottle la hls
, pocket and they UeFs aboat 10 return
L. the street. when Bird wmA surprised
ID fnd .'the strong arm of the Law"
laid upon him and he waA informed
that H. was under arrest for giving
liquor away. which is contrary 10
the peace and dignIty of the state,
At the preliminary hearing Bird
admitted having the liquor, which
he bought ia Gnkealils. He stated
! that he had not been in Montpelier
! for several weeks. and happening q
meet friend, they decided 20 havs
I i aulet social drink together In such
| a place and manner ~ social drinks
: arr taken IN dry communities.
. This Is the first arrest that has
a been made In Montpelier. since IL hai
d been dry, on the charge Of givtnl
4 liquor away and the result Of thi
r ease la the district conrt will D
: ! watched With considerable tnteFes
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
MAJOR REED WILL
DRAW HIS SALARY

Major Fred. X. Reed will draw his
salary of S24n0 3 year from the state
as commissioner Of immigration, la
Dor and statistics In spite Of the alb
ortive attempt Of the last LEGISLATURE
to abolish the office. In an opinion
handed down Monday the state su-
preme court holds that the failure
Of the legislature - make specific
appropriation for this Office did mol
abolish the office: that IL did not re-
peal the act of previous legislature
which fixed the salary st t24OO, and
that the only way In which the con-
tlnuing appropriation could be wipet
out was 10 reapeal the set.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

The fourth one Of the pioneers TO
be called was Joshua JARVIS, who
died suddenly n hls home In
Bloomington 1T an early hour We'd
nesday morning lIa Nas about ~
years of age. Mr.. Jarvis was
among the first who settled IN Parts.
A few years later he moved 10
Bloomington where be has since
resided. lie vas married twice, his
first wife dying some years ago.
Besides n number OF grown child
ren BY his arat wifs. he il aaFvived
by widow aud i've or sin small
children. One Of hia daughters .a
now postmistrssa II Bloomington.
llis funeral uill be held a. the
Bloomington meeting house this,
Friday, afternoon Al o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

The second one 70 answer the
final call was John A. sutton, SF..
whose death occurred at his home
IN Paris laat Sunday afternoon, after
~ illness ot about two weeks.
Mr., Sutton was Ts years Of age
aud death was due TO general de-
bility, auperindueed by bronchitis.
Up to the time OF his fatal Illness
MIR, Sutton had enjoyed fairly
good health for one Of his age and
day or two before his death be
stated that he had never been con.
fined 10 his bed by illness . week
during bis life.
Mr.. Sutton was born At I.eIre,
England At the age Of ~ be a.
cepted the Mormon faith. a feS
years later he came 10 the United
States arriving IN Salt Lake In isb4
In 1869 he located in Paris and fol
l3 years be lived 10 the hons
which he erected shortly after af
rlving there. For 90 years h'
worked Al his trade, that Of black.
smith.
lie had always been an aetis.
worker In the church and for many
years was president of the quorum
~ Seventies. lie was also utter
eated in educational work ans
served several terms A. one Of thi
trustees of the Paris school district
Although he never studied medl
cine he seemed TO have y natura
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
ARRESTED FOR POLLUTING
CITY'S WATER SYSTEM
Sheep Men Pay Fines for Permitting Their Herds
to Bed on the Banks Of Montpelier Creek
Mayor Issues Warning to Others.

The first of last week Mayor
Cough received information to the
effect that sheep we're being bedded
on Montpelier creek, and as the re-
suit of an investigation made by
Chief of Police Nelson, the owners
and herders of two bands of sheep
were arrested on charges of public
nuisances and permitting dead sheep
to remain near the creek. The
mayor Immediately wired State
Sanitary Inspector Wallis Of this
fact, and DR.. Smith and Mr.. Rob-
inson of that Office were sent to in
vestigate the matter. AS a result
of their investigation and efforts
the owners of the sheep entered
pleas of guilty and were fined $50
each, and they promised that here
after they would keep their sheep
away from the creek.
These deputies also gave the cat
tie men to understand that they
must in no way pollute the water
of the creek.
Mayor Cough says that no dis
tinction will be shown between the
cattle and sheep men, and that any
one polluting and concentrating
the water Of Montpelier creek above
the water system intake will be
prosecuted to the full extent of the
law. DR.. Smith has assured him
that their Office will cooperate with
the city authorities IN every way
possible to prevent further occur
ences of the pollution of the water
which Is used by the city for itI
municipal water system. In speak
ing of the matter the mayor said:
"Under law passed at the re
cent session of the legislature nj
impure water is permitted to b
served through any water system
and a heavy penalty is fixed for
violation thereof. And even with
out regard to this law, it is the du
ty of the city to see that those usinI
water from it's municipal system ar
supplied with pure water. Tn
health authorities advise that
pollution and contamination of tn
water of Montpelier creek continue
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

He then scrambled back mp the
grade to where she was laying and
carried her on up TO the road.
Just then r. n. Sheldon came
along in his car, enroute to the
springs. He quickly drove to q
point where he could turn around,
and placing the Jones party in his
car, Clifford ToOmer drove them
home, Mr.. Sneddon and wife wait
ing at the scene until Toomer re-
turned with lis car.
While all the party were badly
frightened, none were injured ex-
cept Miss Ruth and she is now get
ting along nicely. All that prevent
ed the accident from being mor'
serious was the fact that Clifforc
was able TO guide the car so that j
backed straight down the grade.
Later in the day the car wa
pulled up the hill and after an in
spectiou it was found that it wa
not damaged in the least
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
0. S. |, WILL BUILD
RAFT RIVER CUTOFF

Salt Lake, May 14--Constructlon
on the proposed Salt Lake d Idaho
railroad will be resumed in a short
time This is a subsidiary line Of
the Hartman system and when it is
completed 1t will give to Southern
Idaho a short cut-of to Salt Lake
and Ogden. The road will extend
from Burley, Idaho to Saline, Utah,
where it will tap the Southern Pa
cific. The road will pass through
the rich Raft River irrigation pre-
ject. Construction on the road was
abandoned several years ago because
of a disagreement between the gov
ernment and railroad officials ovel
the right of way through the Mini
doka reclamation project.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
OUIETUS PUT ON
LIQUOR SHIPMENTS

Since the passage OF the Webb
law by the last congress regulating
the interstate shipment of liquor,
there has been much speculation as
TO what effect the law would have
upon the shipment OF liquor into
Bear Lake and other dry counties
of this state by individuals who de-
sired TO use the liquor strictly for
"home consumption" Up to with
in few days ago the American
Express company and the Oregon
Short Line had been accepting
shipments Of liquor AZ Salt Lake,
C5keville and other points, which
waa consigned TO towns in dry ter
ritory IN Idaho.
But last Saturday the lid was
closed and hermetieally sealed and
no longer can a citizen of Mont
pelitr or OF 02 other towns in this
state secure, by express or freight,
even = case Of beer to cool bis inner
man when the sweltering summer
days come.
The closing Of the lid vas the
result of A recent conference of the
legal representatives Of the express
and railroad COMPANIES. After q
thorongh study Of the Webb law In
connection with the laws Of Idaho
regulating the handling Of liquor 10
dry territory, the general attorney
Of the above companies caused 81
ediet To be issued TO the agents o
the companies, directing them u
refuse shipments Of liquor assign
ed TO towns in dry territory IN Ida
no. In the bulletin the names o
the towns are gwen which are oi
the prohibited list aud there are y
Of them in this state.
This will be uBwelcome news I
, many good citizens in Bear LAX
and other dry counties. who hav
been in the habit Of ordering elths
/, case or barrel Of Badweiser 4
. some other brand Of the ambt
beverage for use during the h'
: days, aud especially when going O
n pleasure trips IN the bills. But sue
. ls the situation. deplorable IS 1t ms
seem 10 some, and 50 II will rema
until saeh time ~ the present feds
ri and state laws are changed Viii,
is not likely 70 be 10 the very ne
7 future.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

tact of administering TO the sick
and injured, aud in the early days
when there wasn't physician In
the valley, Mr.. Sutton frequently
assumed the role OF doctor or sur
geon in prescribing for the sick and
dressing the wounds of the injured.
Mrs. sutton died on May iath.
iaos. aud during his last illness
Mr.. Sutton frequently spoke Of the
near approach Of the anniversary Of
her death. a family Of seven sons
and two daughters survive him.
four Of the aons being At bis bed
side when the end came. Two Of
the sons, u. J. and Edward, aro
prominent In church circles in this
stake, the former being bishop Of
the First ward In this city aud the
latter " bishop Of the First ward In
Paris.
The funeral services we're held a.
the First ward meeting house yes
terday afternoon At o'clock, and
the remains were consigned to their
final resting place In the Pans Gem
etery beside tbosc Of bis wife.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
TREASURERS MUST
NOW COLLECT TAXES

The constitutional amendment
adopted by the electors of this state
last fall making the county treasurer
of the respective counties Of the state
ex-officio tax collectors, is self-op-
erative, according to an opinion
handed down last Friday night by
the supreme court in the case of
Maud Lowry Cleary versus Will
liam A. Kincaid, in which an APP
plication for a writ of mandate was
made by Mrs. Cleary who is treas
urer of Ada county, against Mr.
Kincaid, who is county assessor of
the same county, to compel the
county assessor to turn over the
books and property used and re-
quired by the tax collector. The
opinion, written Justice Stewart,
is concnrred in separately by both
Chief Justice Ailshie and Justice
Sullivan. The latter justices fail
TO concur with all the conclusions
reached by Justice Stewart but both
agree with him that the amendment
is self-operative.
The courts opinion will result in
every assessor in the state turning
his books and accounts over to the
county treasurer, who will be re-
quired to receive all taxes paid into
the county when they are due. The
object of the amendment was TO
give the county treasurers the dn-
ties attached to the collection of
taxes and thereby relieve the county
assessors by giving them more tim'
to assess property.
The courts order directing th,
writ of mandamus to issue as founc
in the opinion is as follows:
r at Is ordered ana adjudged tha
= a writ of mandate be issued 70 Viii
liam A. Kincaid, assessor of Ad
county, directing him to turn over
within 3 reasonable time, the book
4 and property used and required b
the tax collectors Of Ada count
and permit Maud Lowry CleaFy, a
county treasurer to perform th
duties of tax collector of Ada cour
K, ty. No costs are taxed"
is The syllabus of the opinion sel
~ fourth the courts construction {
) the constitutional amendment |
a. follows:
constitutional provisions q
self-executing when there is ma
: Ifest intention that they should /
into immediate effect, and no anci
larry legislation Is necessary to g
enjoyment of the right given or &
enforcement Of any duty. This
To be determined from q consider
tion both of the languarge used y
of the intrinsic nature of the pi
Tas vision itself. If the nature and {
in tent of the right conferred and
Ess the liability imposed is fixed By
provision itself 50 that they cen
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

One Of the good pieces Of work
which will result from the double
tracking Of the railroad between
Kemmerer and Fossil, sill be the
trench which has been dug on the
north side Of the railroad track TO
change the course Of the small creek
which rams through old liamsioFk
station, and which To The past has
been a great nuisance in the spring
when the water is high. Under ths
arrangements the culyefts will b.
closed and the channel sill be held
on the other side Of the tracks, al
loving it to drain into HamsfoTl
creek -KemmeFeF Camera.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
WESTERN GOVERNORS TO
BOOST FOR GOOD ROADS

BoIne, May 12.-The Executives
of IA western states will attend the
sessions of the fourth annual con-
vention or the Intermountain Good
Roads ASSOCIATION at BOISE, June
10, IL, and IL according 70 advices
received here from Governor Will
liam Spry OF Utah, president Of the
association of western governors,
which holds its annual conference
At Salt Lake in the first week in June.
According to the plan of Govern
or Spry, the western executives will
leave Salt Lake city on June 8, the
day following the close Of their
conference and will arrive on tbs
Utah delegates special train Al
Boise June o.
Special entertainment will b
provided for the distinguished Yves
terners on the evening previous u
the formal opening of the goo'
roads convention and the conven
ton program will be re-arranged y
az TO provide for addresses by th
governors. All previous record
for attendance st such gathering
are expected TO be broken owing t
the promised attendance Of 30 man
notables.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16
AUTO BACKS DOWN
1OO-FOOT GRADE

Last Sunday afternoon an auto
party, consisting of John J. Jones
and family, L. Hall and Mr.. jones'
sister, Mrs. Maggie Clark and her
six-months-old babe, had narrow
escape from a serious accident while
returning home from the Hot
Springs. The car was driven by
Clifford Toomer, and when they
reached the top of the grade on the
dug way, just south Of the old
Crockett ranch, the left rear wheel
Of the car struck some soft, loose
dirt, which caused it to start sliding
down the grade. Clifford quickly
applied the brakes and changed
from the high to the low gear, but
in dong SO he "killed the engine. "
However, the weight Of the car was
sufficient to force it slowly down
the steep, lOo-foot grade. Seeing
that the car could not be stopped,
Clifford turned the stearing wheel
80 that it would back straight
down. Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Hal
both jumped from the car, and
exerted all their strength in trying
to stop the car but their efforts
were Of no avail.
Mr.. Jones' little daughter Rutl
jumped from the car soon after b
did. and fell in such q manner tha
one wheel ran over right arm, dis
locating the wrist and causing Whs
is known as a Potts fracture of tn
bones of the forearm.
The car continued backing dow
the grade tearing through barbe
wire fence and stopping only Whe
the rear wheels were EMBEDDED in Il
mud at the bottom of the grade.
In the excitement Mr.. Jones d
not realize that his daughter "
injured until the car bad 'tOPPe
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-05-16

The third call by the Grim Reap
er was made AZ the home ot Peter
d.induml Thompson 81 Blooming
ton last Monday afternoon. De-
ceased Wsa 81 years of age and had
been very poorly for the past two
monthsL llc was one Of the pion-
eeFu of the county. Three sons and
three daughters survive him. His
funeral services we're held NJ the
bloomington meeting house ycateF-
day afternoon.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-03
DR., SPERRY IS
A EE A RLESS
SPEAKER

The first extension meeting to be
held by Dr. Lyman 3. Speiry, who is
now lecturing in this city for the pnr.
lose of furthering the T.a.!l of local
education along lines pertaining to
matters of health aAd sex hygiene,
took place at .half-past ten o'clock this
morning whep he spoke at the Rapid
Transit car barns before a large gath
ering of motognncn, conductors and
other employees. The subject was
dope and the Social Evil" DIR. Sper-
ry is in Honolulu at the request of the
local Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, which organization is now carry
ing on a campaign of sex education.
In his second lecture in Cooke hall
at eight o'clock last evening, Doctor
Sperry spoke upon the subject Sex,
Home and Human Progress He
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-03
DON'T SIDESTfP!

We are assured that the senators to whom
has been entrusted the fate of he public utilities
commission bill have no intention of passing the
matter on to the senate hold-over committee for
two years of consideration, and we hope indeed
that no such action will be taken on this press
ing matter.
The legislature cannot sidestep its response
bility. Party pledges and obligations to the peo-
pie Of the territory demand that the legislators
provide a commission to supervise public service
corporations The time is short in which to
draft and pass a suitable bill, but any sugges-
ton to devote two years to consideration
should not be needed for the two years would
be largely wasted. 1t will be noticed that every
time measure comes up that treads On the toes
Of special interests the cry is raised that more
time must be given for consideration. So with
this public utilities commission. But the people
of the territory have spoken, as nearly as they
can speak. The act that passes may be i1nper-
feet it may be weak, it may be ineffective, but
the way to get strong bill, an effective bill, is
to learn by experience, and two years of expe-
rienee will point the way toward needed amend
ments.