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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-11-05
onrrrARY.

The funeral OF Mrs. Elxira A. Mcneil
was h, Ia at her home Tuesday forenoon,
Oct. -, Rev. g. Mayo officiating. For
months Mrs. Mcneil mad been III. Though
al times her health seemed improved, her
friends bad bnt little hope thai she could
overcome the weakness and pain that
FRUSTRATED her. A sister, Mrs. Morgan.
end niece, Mrs. Angie Smith, who were
uncessing in their watchfai care, were as
sisted by Mrs. Abble Dunn and Mrs.
Rachel Smith. AL was done that could be
for the sufferer. who longed 10 be at rest
Since the death OF Mr.. Mcneil, nearly
two years ago, life had seemed changed to
her, and she looked forward TO the greet
ing beyond with confidence. Her abiding
faith in the Eternal Goodness sustained
her to Iife's close. She will be missed in
the nome where, with the birds and plants
she loved, and which she had about her to
the last, she gave glad welcome to her
friends.
With lovely blossoms around her and on
the casket, her kindred and friends will
not soon forget the expression of peace
and rest that had succeeded pain and
WEAKNESS. Her sister, the only immedi-
ate relative, has the sympathy Of many
friends.
Nov q q.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-11-05
BAR HARBOR.

Rev. Mr.. Hitchcock, Q recent graduate Of
the Bangor theological seminary, has been
selected as acting pastor of the Congre-
gational church during the absence OF
Kew. A. M. Macdonald in Palestine.
Miss Ethel Marie Stanley and Harry
Leland, both OF Bar Hart were married
Monday evening, Nov. 3, at the home Of
the bride, Rev. z. A. Leitch performing
tie ceremony. The bride. the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert /. Stanley, is q
member OF the 1903 class OF the high
school, and since her graduation has been
employed a. stenographer and book
keeper at the Office OF r. H. Moon, build
ing contractor. Mr.. Leland il the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Leland, OF Eden, and
has been employed for some time with Mr..
Moon as contractor and carpenter.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-11-05
COUNTY NEWS.


Mrs. Leslie Swan Is visiting relatives al
Northeas Harbor.
III. L. Fcrnald. wife and baby are visit
ing relatives IN Calais.
Mrs. Sarah Smith, OF Ellsworth, visited
old-home friends here recently.
Mrs. NJ. G. Foss and Miss Freda srag-
don visited in Bangor last week.
Percy Clark was the representative 10
the State read meeting al slachiss last
week.
Mrs. Henry pnnneil lie spending few
days with her daughters al Southwest
Hsrbor.
Lewis Murch and two young daughters.
of Hsrdwick VT, are spending = few
weeks here.
Mrs. Reuben Williams left Thursday for
an extended visi, with relatives in Aroos-
took county.
Mrs. Adrs johnson, of New London,
Conn.,, is the guest OF her aunt, Mrs. En-
ma Morgan, this week.
Mrs. Murchie A. Gordon and infant
daughter, OF jacksonville. are visiting
her parents, Capt. c. E. Dyer and wife.
Charles sprague and Seth Crabtree. en-
ployed on the Maine Central railroad,
spent Sunday with their families here.
The Cosy Corner club was pleasantly
nesday. Several new members Joined.
Maynard Fernaid. Edward Bragdon and
Nell Bunker are employed by Mr.. Siebert,
OF Easton, PA, who 10 getting Christmas
trees here.
John Mcintosh and family, OF Bangor.
who have been visiting Mrs. McIntosh's
sister, Mrs. Thomas Rrsgdon, have re-
turned home.
Principal NJ, c. FOES, OF the high school.
and the teachers employed in town, at
Bangor last week.
Alvin Webb, wife and young daughter
Adelaide, of cherryneld, who have visited
Mrs. webb's father, John Fickett, re-
turned home Tuesday.
The haskei-b bali game played by Frank
lin A and Pinceion Reds last week made
good record for the home team. Sore AZ
IS in favor of Frsnkiins.
Edward Bohndell recently Joined bis
wife and son, who have been visiting l..
{. BragdoD and wife. They jeff Sunday
for their home in Newport News, Va.
Mrs. Frank Msoomeer, OF Corinna. aud
Mrs. 4. r. Pettengili, OF West Sullivan,
were in town Thursday TO Attend the
funeral OF their aunt, MRS. e. A. Mcneil.
Rev. W. n. Dunham WAS absent on a
brief vacation last week, and there was no
service at the Methodist church sunday.
Rev. q. Mayo has not bean shls 20 fili his
appointments the past two Sundays, be-
ing confined TO his home by severe cold
and cough.
Thomas Mseomher WAS unfortunate in
the loss OF his automobile by fire Friday
He had Just returned from Cherrynsid
End entered the garage, when spark
caught. He succeeded in getting the car
outside the garage, thus saving the build
ing, but the machine Was DESTROYED.
the sophomore class Of the high school
held a halloween social in the town hall
Friday evening. Several OF the girls were
Enthusiastically dressed as witches and
ghosts. The hall was sssiefully decorated
with orange and black paper. Irvine cob
webs, jack o. lanterns and a witches den
in which fortunes were told, were some OF
the features. Games were played after
short program. The seniors also held a
social Wednesday evening.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-11-05

union church Sunday morning and even
ing. He will occupy the pulpit next sun
day.
The Hesper is anchored in the hafbor
for the winter. Capt. Frank spuriing.
Joseph w. small and Russell Manchester,
who have been on the Hesper during the
summer, are home.
Nov, 4, NOVEMBER.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-11-05
BAYsIDE.

3. T. Rsmick IL gaining slowly, but is
stiIi very weak.
Miss Annie bunker. OF MiIbridge, il
visiting Mrs. Amanda Phelps.
Mrs. Annis, OF Ellsworth, visited her
aunt, Mrs. Irene Pomroy, last week.
Mrs. Etheiyn Remick attended the
teachers convention In Bangor last week.
Nov. 8. r..
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

Major w. S. Walker is now al
work on the self-imposed task OF
painting the portraits of some OF
the oldest settlers of the district
which when finished will be donated
to the municipality for the decora-
ton of some public edifice which
may be built in future years.
Major Walker plans to paint
twelve portraits. One is already
completed, that of George R. Gray
which is on display in O. f.
Howe's jewelry store A portrait
of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Fry is
about half completed.
Major Walker has no idea of
securing financial return upon
his work. His object is to give
the community work which will
be appreciated in years to come
from historical as we'll as an
artistic standpoint.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
NUMBER 8

phshed. The best the comuiss
sionefs can do ID to raeify shs
temporary needs aad thsa they
And Themselves peweslssa 10 ia Ill
the work that Ia required, J'hsy
point out that with the permanent
trunk lines taken care OF by bond
issue the year to year road fund
fund could be made to apply, ex~
cept the portion used for payment
OF interest and sinking fund, upon
the construction of lateral lines.
The commissioners also believe
that with the development of the
the country which good roads
would insure increased valuations
and new taxpayers would more
than make up to the present tax
paying public the cost of paying
bonds and interest. The bond
issue would also make available to
the county the automobile tax,
which under the state law makes
bond issue imperative to make
the funds available.
The commissioners desire gen
eral expression from the taxpayers
OF the county upon the proposition
and the Herald invites the gener-
al public to discuss the proposition
through its columns.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
Defenbach Hardware Merchant

Byron S. Defenbach, a state
senator from Bonner county, has
engaged in the hardware business
at Stevensville, Mont, according
to the Stevensville Register which
states: Byron Defenbach came
here recently with his wife to look
the business situation over. Being
favorably impressed with the town
and the surrounding country, he
decided to locate here and go into
business.
Stockholders of the new COM
pany will be Charles A. Buck and
his mother, Mrs. Rosa v. Buck;
Byron Defenbach and his wife,
Mrs. Susie w. Defenbach. The
corporation will devote its energies
to the hardware business exclusive
W.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
WERE MARRIED AT CULDESAC


John w. Stewart, of this city
and Miss Efie Snow, of Culdesac,
Ida, were united in marriage last
Sunday morning at S.45 o'clock al
the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. F. Snow at Gull
desac, Idaho.
The wedding was attended by
some SO friends and relatives of
the bride and groom. A delicious
breakfast was served the company
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart arrived here
Wednesday morning and have
taken up their residence in the
former M. P. De Wolf home.
Mr.. Stewart, for a number of
years in the employee of the Bon
ners Ferry Lumber company and
the logging superintendent for the
company, is one of the most re-
spected citizens of Bonners Ferry.
His bride came here last year to
accept position in the local
schools and during the past winter
made many warm friends. 1t is
with pleasure that the Herald joins
with the many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stewart in wishing them
many happy and prosperous years
Of married life.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
Start Walking To 81 PauI

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Tubbs and
two children aged ains and eleven
yeafs, residents OF Standpoint and
who left that town last Tuesday
with the intention OF walking to
St. Paul, following the route OF
the Great Northern railway ar
rived here Sunday and spent the
night.
Mr.. Tnbbs has improvised q
wheelbarrow and in this he will
wheel the camp equipment, cook
ing utensils, food and extra cloth
ing. The entire outfit, including
two rifles, which are strapped to
the handles, weighs but rs pounds.
The wheel is taken from a
bicycle and the handles are made
from single piece of iron pipe
about 10 feet long. A small
barrel lies lengthwise between the
pipes and forms the body of the
and contains the entire
of the trip.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
MASS MEETING
WEDNESDAYEvE
County Commissioners Would Discuss
School District AmaIgama-
lion With Local Taxpayers
WILL TALK OVER FAIR PLANS


The county board of commits
sioners of Bonner county desire to
meet with the citizens of Boomers
Ferry and vicinity at Kent's hall
Wednesday evening, July %, for
the purpose of discussing the pro-
position of consolidating Independ-
ent School District No. 4 and
School District No. IA and to OBJ
tain the general sentiment of the
community i'll regard to the ANAL
gamation.
The county commissioners gave
the proposition hearing last
Wednesday at the courthouse at
Standpoint. The meeting was at
tended by t. j. Jones, M. M. Fry
and Will Leslie who were not in
favor of the amalgamation plans.
The county commissioners decided
to take no final action in the
matter until the merits of the case
could be investigated further.
Everyone interested in the well
fare of the schools of both indie
pendent School District No. A and
School District No. IA are invited
to attend the meeting and give
their views for or against the CON
solidation. The meeting will be
called to order at 800 p. m.
The question of whether or not
Bonners Ferry will take steps to
hold county fair here this fall
will also be taken up at this meet
ing. This question is one that
must be decided at once for if
Boomers Ferry wants the fair it
will be held here and if it doesn't
want the fair it will be held in
Standpoint.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. J |. Monks enter.
tanned number of their friends
last evening at a course dinner
given in honor of their daughter
Mrs. D. w. Robb, of Boise, Idaho.
Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Mansfield, Mr.. and Mrs.
Spoerry, Mr.. and Mrs. Gray, Mr..
and Mrs. Baxter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Croker, Mr.. and Mrs. Brodv
Miss Mary Hawkins, w. B. Haw-
kins, Mrs. Robb and Mr., Bangs.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

AT the meeting of the schoo
trustees of Independent Schoo
District No. 4 held Monday night
of this week, it was decided to ado
a commercial course to the regular
high school work. The board
have highly recommended teacher
in view for the department. The
board plans to charge tuition fee
for students from other districts
taking this course. The tuition
fee will probably be a trifie less
than the actual pro rata expense of
running the department.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
CROCERS WERE
EASY VICTIMS
Defeated By Business Meas Ball Tear
Sunday Afternoon By Score
Of Is ToI
MADE TOTAL OF % ERRORS


The baseball fans who bravei
the cold rain and wind of last Sun
day afternoon to witness the Bust
ness Mems baseball team take the
Grocer's team into camp to the
tune of 10 to l got their full
moneys worth. On account of
the disagreeable weather and the
short wind of some of the players
only six innings were played.
The game was umpired at the risk
OF life and reputation by c. w.
Mcguire, who was ably assisted
by the fans and the members of
the two ball mines.
The Business Men went to bat
first and hit DeWolf four times.
Peterson, the first man up, went to
hrst on an error to Jackson, stole
second and third sacks and scored
on an error TO DeWolf. James
secured clean hit to center field,
Kinnear and Prall both hit to right
field and after Martin got on with
an error Gay followed suit with
another hit to right field. Reid
fowled to o. Brien. The Business
Men made two more scores in the
in the second inning, three in the
fourth, one in the fifth and three
in the sixth.
The Grocers made 10 errors in
in the six innings while the Busi-
ness Men only made Ave. De
Wolf allowed 10 hits and Kinnear
but FIVE.
The Grocers made their single
score in the first inning O'Brien
flew out to center field. DeWolf
hit to left field and stole second
base and scored when Jackson hit
past third base. Jackson was
thrown out in an attempt to steal
second and Bush struckout retiring
the side.
The Business Mems team had
The advantage in better batsfnrn
and helders and won with but little
effort.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
ANNUAL STATEMENT is FILED
csaaiy Auditor Has Prepared State.
msnt ei Financial Condition

Robert s. McCrea, auditor o
Bonner county, has filed the annu
al statement covering the receipt
and expenses of Bonner count,
with State Auditor Fred L. Hus
ton showing the county to hav,
30, 3O7 "a in its treasury and tota
assessed valuation of SIS, 761, las.
80, an increase in valuation ovel
the assessment of 1911 O
~, 1874, 527.S5. The total assessed
valuation for 1911 is given in The
report as $21,576.618. The re-
ceipts of the county in 1917
amounted to $347,725.29, and the
expenditures S341, 41S.25.
Bonner county has an outstand-
ing warrant indebtedness under
current expense of sos, 1916, and
road and bridge, $o4, 170.74.
Railroads are given an assessed
valuation of $40, 92o, o46; Western
Union Telegraph company, SOP, :
o54; telephone lines, $5S, 1902. 90;
patented lands, SO, 900, 1877. 80;
patented land improvements, SIPS, :
SIS; unpatented land improvements
$500; city and town lots, 81 ,233, :
942.o5; improvements on city and
town lots, S47l, $40; real estate not
classified, S9o36; patented mining
property, IS, ESQ; timber sold from
state lands, $145, 100: private car
companies; S42,575; cattle, 500,
l27; sheep, $775; horses, $2O5,
1850; mules S1092; swine, $4421;
smelter and tramway, $44, 800;
furniture and fixtures, $45,o15;
sawmills, $3.50, 405 goods, wares,
and merchandise, $22, $40; lumber
and saw logs, 1896, 584; machinery
500, 355; musical instruments, $3.50
$500; bank stock, 1902
COS; water and light plants, $50,
900; property not otherwise CLASH
fed, S93, 230.5O.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

Manager O'Brien has arranged
for ball game Sunday for the
local nine with the Standpoint
Tigers. The Standpoint team is
the strongest i'll the country and
have defeated Boomers Ferry every
game this year. However the local
nine is stronger than ever and has
been putting up firstclass ball the
last six weeks and the fans are
looking forward TO a close game
and it is more than possible that
the Standpoint bunch NAV run
against snag Sunday afternoon
at the Eagle park.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

Milan Tasich started suit Mon
day in the district court to secure
a foreclosure of liens for money
advanced to Staniclo Alachick. In
the complaint the plaintiff claims
that there is due him the sum of
81 700. The liens were filed on
the Jerry Creek, Boomers Ferry
Steve, Theodine, Taft and Staniclo
mining claims in the Cow creek
district.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
Are Visiting Their Son

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. K. Johnson, Of
Mortified, Mimi, arrived here
last Saturday for visit with their
son, P. E. Johnson, at Moravia
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson, Srs. are sc
and 70 years old respectively and
both are enjoying the best of
health. They have been travelling
alone for several weeks and on
their way TO visit their son they
stopped off at several points for
short visits with friends and
relatives.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
FATS AND LEANS
TO PLAY BALL
Game Arranged For Sunday Of July IT
Proceeds For Boomers
Ferry Band
M. |. MEDBURY MAY BE UMPIRE
Castle and Mcguire, Crindstaff and
Pike To Be Batteries

Last Sundays baseball game
between the Grocers and the Bust
ness Men started tire baseball bee
to buzzing among the Fats and
Leans of the town and Village
Marshall Morley and Ike Grind
staff are spending their spare time
III recruiting, respectively, the
members of the fat and the lean
mems class who will compose the
teams in game scheduled for
Sunday afternoon, July 27, at the
Eagle park grounds.
The proceeds of the game will
be donated to the Boomers Ferry
band and of course the band boys
will do their share in the way of
furnishing the music for the after
noon.
The members of the Fat and
Lean teams have been selected and
the line-ups arranged but there
will probably be several changes
made before the game is called.
The managers of the two teams
expect to be up-to-date in the way
OF equipment and the players will
appear on the diamond in hand
some new suits of red and white
calico, red for the Fats and white
for the Leans.
According to the present plans
M. L. Medbury will umpire the
game.
1t is to be guessed that the game
will be genuine pitchers battle.
Ike and Pike (Ike Grindstaff and
Frank A Pike will be the Lean 5
battery and Bill Castle and c. w.
Mcguire will do fancy stunts for
the Fats. The Fats figure that
they really don't need an inheld
or outfeld but merely as a matter
of form they will play Harry Gale
at first base. Ted Rosebaugh at
second, Gus Buhrow at third, Dent
Black at shortstop, Marshal Morley
in left field, John Hoffman in center
field and Strom in right field.
Art Moore and Rebenstroff are to
be substitutes.
The Leans will play Constable
at first base, G. ID. ST.
nonds at second base, George
~auston at third base, John Wal
iron at shortstop, Halsey in left
1eld, Postmaster James in right
leld and Lum Bush in center field.
Howard Benner and Jack Cornell
Will play on the bench for the
.eans.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
Levy Is Four Mills

Tuesday night the will age board
of trustees decided upon levy of
four mills for the purpose of rails
ing funds for the running of the
village for the fiscal year which
began the second Tuesday in May.
1913. This levy will raise little
over 81, 100.
According to report which
reached here from Standpoint, it
has been determined by the coun
Gil of that town to levy 20 mills.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

An action was started in the dis
trict court Monday by S. E. Henry
for his client, Mrs. A. F. Thomas
against +. H. Thomas in which
divorce is sought and the custody
of minor child. The principals
IN the case were married at Blai-
uore, Alberta, August, 20, 1910.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

A divorce suit was started in the
district court at Standpoint Mon
day by Mrs. Myrtle L. Hubble
against M. L. Hubble. Adultery
is alleged in the complaint and the
plaintiff asks for the custody of a
minor child. S. +. Henry is the
attorney for the plaintiff.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

d. B. Robb is expected to arrive
here tonight from his home at
Boise, Ida, to join his wife who
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. |. Monks.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18

The Epworth League society of
the Methodist church will be lead
Sunday night at 100 p. M. by the
members of the Blue and the Gold
class. A spedial program has been
prepared. The public is cordially
invited to attend these services.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-07-18
CONSIDERING
BOND issue
Couaty Commissioners Would Call
Election This Fall On Bending
Issue of $685. 900
PERMANENT ROADS AND BRIDGES
Road Money Now Used Mainly For
Repair Work

'hS PtuA Vi the taxpayers OF til,
county TO consider the pro
position fav ora bl y it i,
more than likely the count,
commissioners will call a specia
election this fall for the purpose O,
bonding the county for $3.50 600
TOR road and bridge purposes
Serious consideration of the matte,
has been given by the board this
week and all three members are
tavorably inclined to the PROPOSE
ton but desire a general ex-
preston from the taxpayers of the
county before assuming the re-
sponsibility of calling the election.
1t would take two thirds vote of
the taxpayers of the county to
carry the bond issue.
The board finds itself, as usual
at this time, with no more avail
able funds tor road and bridge
purposes. L he road work
now under way and contracted for
will make an end to the funds
available. The board figures that
with the payment of the ferrymen
tor the remainder of the season
there is no more money available
this year for the construction or
repair OF bridges. The road fund
this year amounted to SAP, 900 on
four mill assessment. A similar
amount next year under full valu-
atlon, can be raised with a two
mil assessment. The S42, 900
raised this year included the S25.
oOo which went with the state ap-
preparation of $25,00 for the
kootenai-Cabinet highway, now
uuuSr way.
Upon bond issue of S25O. 900.
the bonds at FIVE per cent would
draw an interest of S12, 500 a year
and the board figures that with no
greater general road tax than at
the interest on the bonds
and the needs of the county for
lateral roads connecting with the
main trunk lines which would be
constructed with the bond issue
could both be taken care of.
The funds made available by the
bond issue would be used for
he construction of wagon roads
n the full sense of the term from
Bonners Ferry to PASSPORT, from
oonners Ferry to Porthill and from
5onners Ferry to Leonia; from
standpoint to Newport and from
standpoint to the Kootenai county |
Inc below Granite. The line from
3onners Ferry to PASSPORT would |
connect with an already perman-
'ntly established Dominion high
way to Calgary, the highway from
3onners Ferry to Porthill would
onnect with a good highway now
II to Creston and the Kootenav
AXE country and the line from
sonners Ferry to Leonia would
onnect with the Glacier Park high
way. The highways to Newport
nd to Granite would result in
wo routes through to Spokane over
good roads. The benefit to be de-
wed from placing Bonner county
II good highways between the east
nd the west is incalculable in its
alue.
The board members find that the
now made available from
ear to year do not construct roads
ut simply fix them up annu-
lily No great amount of per
lament road building under the
resent system can be accom-