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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
LYLE McDERMOTl
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT

Last Sunday, while hunting in
the bottoms 10 the east of Montpel-
icr, with hls brothers, Lyle Nc
Dermott, the Youngest son of the
late Peter McDermott, was acci
dentally shot III the right leg, just
below the knee. Il seems that the
boys had gone down TO the swamp
on hand car and while returning
hone, the gun was lying on the
handcar and in some manner not
vet determined the hammer ex-
ploded the shell in the barrell,
causing the bullet to strike Lyle as
above indicated. The gun was a
35 calibre rifle and the bullet
pierced the bone of the leg.
The young man was hurried to
Pocateilo on the first train where
an examination showed that the leg
was badly injured, but amputation
has not so far been found necessary.
The ac ,ident was almost identical
with one reported in the Examiner
Two weeks ago as having happened
TO the section boss at Sage. In
both cases il seems that the jar OF
the car caused the hammer TO bs.
come released from the lock. thu.
expIoding the shell in the gun.
The lesson in that IL il best to taks
out The shell from The barrel of ih,
gun, if one IL gong TO ride on ;
handcar, and perhaps il is Away
safer to take this preeaution, nj
matter where QUE is.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
WHY DON'T THEY DOLL

The Examiner has often wonder-l
ed, and especially SO since the Paris
branch was completed, why the Ore
gon Short Line people did not ex-
tend that branch on to Bear Lake,
and make this lake it's source of sup
ply for all the ice it uses thronghont
southern Idaho. There bas never
been g-'w4.s+ef-wfien the lake could
not furnish thousands upon thous-
ands of tons of fine, thick ice, which
at least could be used for refriger-
alton purposes, and it conld be so
easily gotten out Of such body OF
water for the road would run close
to the shores, and these rise SO grad
nal from the water as to make IL
easy to bring the ice out. OF course
this would be for the winter; now
/ In summer time there are hundreds
and perhaps the number runs into
thousands of people who go 10 Bear
Lake fer camping aud the numbers
would be greatly increased if the
railway ran down there. All shis
10 addition to the amount of stnfi
that would be shipped in and Out
of that section, for there are several
towns down there and many fine
farms, which are now shut off from
shipping much of their product.
4 OF course the day will come whef
this will be done, but why do the,
wait when the company needs wha
that section can furnish, and wheI
the cost of putting down the traci
would be SO smallG
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31

The Legislature, since the election
of Senator Brady, seem to be taking
hold of the work of making laws in
real earnest and to date over one
hundred bills have been introduced.
Most of them of course will never
get TO ''first base" so far az becom-
ing laws is concerned. but their
authors think they are necessary in
order that we who live in Idaho
may be able to enjoy the beauties
and advantages of this beautiful
state.
One of the bills introduced pro-
vides that before any couple may be
able to marry they must obtain a
doctors certificate that both parties
are healthy and have no loathesome
or incurable disease. We presume
if they have any such ailment, they
are to he denied license to wed,
whereupon the prospective brids
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
Why He ,ldn.t Strike.

There was p large crowd at beer
garden restaurant In upper Broadway
Mt the dinner hour on Sunday evening.
Walters were busy serving all kinds OF
dishes and drinks popular in such
places. with bn- >ausnges and beer far
in the lead. wher shrill whistle was
heard. and walters in the act OF TAX
ing orders and others delivering steam
ing and foaming specialties responded
to the strike signal One Of the three
walters who remained. when all the
rest had gone. was asked by a woman
whom he had served: why didn't
you quit with the others?" He leaned
over and whispered confidentially:
1,ot's like dis. It's better for me !
have the union mad at me as de old
woman."-New York Tribune.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
GENEVA NOTES. .

The Old Folks party on Thurs
day evening was a grand success.
"A fine program was rendered, after
which blg supper was served, con
sisting of two tables the full length
of Geneva's large dance hall. There
were plenty of nice things to eat,
enough IN fact to feed one fourth
of The county. The evening was
spent in dancing and games, plenty
of fruit and candy being served.
All had an enjoyable time, Z
Herzog and Geo Blechert being th,
committee in charge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
Gets State Bank Examiner.

The many friends of Will II. Young
of Paris will be pleased to learn thai
lie has received the appointment Oh
state bank examiner from Governor
IIaines. He left for Boise Wednes-
dav to assume the duties of his office.
Mr.. Young has been cashier Of the
ear Lake State bank at Paris ever
since it was organized, and though
his position has been, OF necessity, a
strict business one, he can count as
his friend practically every person
in the county. He is a born, bred,
dyad-in-the-wool booster for Bear
Lake county, and one Of the most en-
ergetic workers for the upbuilding OF
this section that has ever lived here.
He il the embodiement of integri-
ty and honesty and prince of man
in every way. fall of Gov. Haine's
appointments are as popular and
well equipped for the duties of their
respective offices as VIII Young. the
state will get full value received for
the salaries paid to them. Paris will
miss Wits great help in every prop
osition looking to the advancement
Of that city, and of the county gener.
ally. and this entire section can iii
afford to lose him.
Russell shepherd has been selected
to succeed Mr. Young as cashier and
tlie bank viii therefore still be con.
Quoted along the same general line.
inaugural, 1 by Mr.. Young. Mr.
Shepherd Il one of Bear ! ake's pro
ducts and one of the brightest young
/ business men of the community. Hs
mas been connected with the hanA
for many years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
LIFE SKETCH OF
BISHOP HUNT

John A. Hunt, Sr., of St. Char
les, whose death was mentioned in
last weeks Examiner, was born in
Gibson county, Tennesseee on May
so, 1880. His father and family
Joined the L. d. s. church at Nau-
VOC, ILL.,, assisting in building the
temple there In 1850 the family
came to Utah, and Mr.. Hunt came
TO Bear Lake in 1864 and settled at
St. Charles.
After serving on foreign Missions
be was calledsto The bishopric in ST.
Charles IN 1867 and served till s95.
He served the people as county COM
missioner in the counties of Tooele
and Rich in Utah, and of Bear Lake.
Mr.. Hunt was married to Eliza.
beth Tilt in 1859, TO whom son
and daughter, now living, were born.
The funeral services were held at
ST. Charles Monday, and was at
tended by great concourse of peo.
pie from the valley.
Mr.. Hunt was one of those up
right and sturdy characters, who
loved the right and detested wrong.
He was devoted worker both for
bis community and for his church,
and his passing has brought flood
of sorrow to his many friends.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION
COMMISSIONER ABOLISHED

The Idano legislature last Wed
nesday refused To make an approp
ration for the Office Of state immi-
grafton commissioner, which abol-
ishes the office and Major Reed who
was recently appointed will be
made special agent in charge of the
states exhibit TO the San Francisco
exposition, which proved 70 be a
sort of salve for his losing the
other Office.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
GETTING READY FOR ACTIVE
WORK IN EARLY SPRING
Both the Utah Power & Light Company and
the Oregon Short Line to Begin Activities
Soon Millions to Be Spent.

That Montpelier and Bear Lake
county will be yeritabie hives of i'm
dustry early in the spring, and so
continue for at least couple of
years, was made plainly manifest
this. week.
THE POWER ooMPANYss PsoJEcT
The Utah Power d Light Com
pany, the new corporation that took
over the Telluride and other electric
power companies during the past
winter, are getting everything in
ship shape TO start work in this val
ley as soon as the frost is out of tie
ground, and before. This week
they bought an immense amount of
supplies and camp equipment from
our local merchants, and are now
actively engaged in establishing
their camps in the valley, along the
proposed line of the canals and at
the headworks. It is the intention
to have hundreds of men at work
just as quickly as thdg can be ar
ranged for, and with these there
will be great numbers of teams, and
two large dredges Everyone who
wants job will no doubt have an
opportunity to get busy, as the COM
pany wants to push this work as
rapidly as men and money will do
it. Ii il figured now that it may
take two years to complete the pro-
ject, though 1t will be done sooner
If possible.
Montpelier will be the headquar-
ters for the company, and if our
merchants can make reasonable pri-
ces for the stuff, all the supplies
will be bought right here at home,
and all the money paid out for work
will also be put into circulation here.
This project Is one of the big things
to be undertaken in the west, and it
certainly means great deal TO this
section of the state.
OREGON SHORT LINE DOUBLE TRACK
The Oregon Short Line people are
also getting things in readiness for
the beginning of double tracking
out of this city each way in early
spring. We are informed the work
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31

r. WsSmith was arrested YESTERDAY
by Detective Sergeants Cashel ana
Armstrong and booked at the cit
prison as fugitive from justice. A
vices from Parlier, Fresno eountysr
the local police state that Smitoil
wanted in that town for pass
fictitious check for ss on Jofta..,o
Detective cashel notified the ,hrsat,
ties at Parlier OF the arrest d,ssasa
and two hours later recei d,.,oD ~
lowing telegram from j. haal.h 80
constable at Parlier: socers,aa % - -
Collect 50 Of Smith ag.a -
Collect your own ey
Smith loose. (SiF
Constable. San nouncement of
the rates for light
1f P6catello by the
ted Power company.
. been started on West
TO install series Of
ose along that street
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
CAN'T BE TRIED TWICE.

In the first decision that he rend-
cred after going into Office, Judge
Haddock has held that one who has
been convicted in the city courts of
gambling. cannot again be proseent-
ell in the state courts for the same
offense. We understand the prose
cutting attorney will attempt to have
the district court review the case
With the hope Of reversal of Tbs
lower courts railing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
TO CHANGE LICENSE LAW.

If the bill that Editor Wright has
introduced in the Legislature becomes
s law. il will not be necessary in the
future TO pay the sheriff an extra
dollar on each pool table for deliver
ing the license for that table. Two
fifty is the regular license, but under
the law at present the extra dollar
makes II really s3. SO per table.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-01-31
CELEBRATE COL DEN. WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. F. Spidell cele-
brated the fiftieth or golden anni-
versary Of their wedding on Satur-
day. January l1th, at the home of Il.
w r.. Nelson. All of their living
children were present and most el.-
joyable time was had. The dining
room at the Nelson home vas deco
rated with flowers aud ferns and
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

VIM. r. RUSSELL. Publisher.
DAN HICKS, JR., Editor & Mgr.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

aud due six months from the
date o. execution OF said deed OF
trust, and default having been
made ia payment Of said note
oy James NJ. Smith, and the
beneficiaries demanding a sale.
| will offer for sale and sell to
the highest and best bidder, for
cash in hand aud in bar of the
equity of redemption, at the
court house door in Benton, Polk
county, Tennessee, within the
legal hours of sale on the 4th
day OF October 1918, TO satisfy
said note. interest, costs OF ex-
ecuting said trust deed and other
legal costs, including attorney
fees, the following described
real estate to wit:
Situated in the 9th civil dis
trict of said county, containing
eighty acres more or less, being
in range three east of the basis
line Ocoee district, being in The
west half of the outh-east quar-
ter of section IA, ard in the east
half of the southeast quarter OF
section Is, beginning at the
branch near the springtown
church, running west with the
section line to the corner O!
Alexander Jenkins and Dave
Smith; thence south with the
section line tn the creek; thence
east with the middle OF the
fcreek to a rock corner above the
spring, with the letters y, D.
H." engraved on it; thence
southeast to Il rock corner on
Morgan's line with the letters
-. D H." engraved on it. These
liues being agreed conditional
lines by and between the John
Harris heirs and known as the
John Harris land,
Said property will be sold sub.
iect to "a note of one hundred and
fifty dollars for balance of pur-
chase money. This Sept s 1918
Walter n. Harrison, Trustee.
John S. Shamblin. Attorney.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02
High School Notes

The members of Bentonian
Literary Society held an cleo
ton in the study hall Monday
afternoon The officers elected
were: Chas. B. Witt, Presi-
dent; Luther Moore. Vice Presi-
dent; August McClary, Sec'y.
A spirit of admiration for the
society prevails among the STU
dents, which insures success.
We believe that the work ac-
complished in the literary So
ciety will play an important
part in our future careers. All
the students should JOIN.
C. 8. WITT, President.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02
No. 500.
State of Tennessee, chancery
court uf Polk county.
a, NJ DAny

State of tennessee, chahceTy
court uf Polk county.
w Il Belk VS. K NJ Belk
1t appearing from allegations
in complainant's bill which is
sworn 10 that E. M. Belk is a
nonresident of the state of Ten
nessee so that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served on
her. 1t is ordered that publica-
ton be made for four successive
weeks in The Polk County News
Gazette, newspaper published
in Polk county, notifying said
resident to appear before
the chancery court at Benton,
Tenn, to be held on the fourth
Monday in October, next, and
make defense to said bill or the
same will be taken for confessed
and The cause set Tor hearing ex
parte as to her. Sept. II, 1913.
A. j. Williams, c & Nj
John S. Shamblin, sol. for CONT.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

His old patrons by the score
And grabbing up a chair and fan
He wished for nothing more.
He desired to SIT and watch I'm
AS they sizzled. singed and
burned,
And his eyes would rest on
debtors
Whichever way he turned.
Said the angel ''coma on mer-
chant
There are pearly gates TO see
But the merchant only muttered
"This is heaven enough for
me-"
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02
Notice of Trustees Sale
of Land.

TO whom t may concern aud es-
peclally to James M. Smith,
his heirs or assigns;
By virtue of the authority
vested in me ny deed OF trust,
executed AMI acknowledged by
tho said James NJ. Smith, on the
9TH day of December 1912, tol
the purpose of securing and
making safe b. e. Riggs and F.
D. Higgins as his securities oil
a note of hand made and execul'
ed to the DucEtown Banking
Company for the sum OF SLOT
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

A county that has advanced
as far as Polk in educ ltioh and
modern plants for caring for her
resources, and is as rich in min
eral resources and farming land
should by no means do without
good roads. The bonds are for
sale, and with IL little real effort
j: seems very reasonable that
they could be sold.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02
r. H. Keith Before N. e..
VS. SSmith, }. F.. at
B r. Watkins Old Fort:

1t appearing to me that a VIII
of attachment heretofore issued
in this case against the defend
ant, B. r. Watkins, under oath
is alleged to have removed MN
self and property from the stale
and is now residing in the state
of Georgia for the recovery OF
the sum of fifty dollars alleged
by tho plaintiff 20 be justly due
hun from said Watkins by note'
has been duly executed by sels-
ure of a typewriter worth Soo,oo
property of the defendant ana
nue. return made thereof 70 me;
it is ordered that publication OF
a notice he therefore MADE lo'
four consecutive weeks in The
Polk County News Gazette a
newspaper published in Polk
county, requiring the defendant
B. II. Watkins TO appear at my
Office at Old Fort on October 4th
1918, before me, the justice OF
The peace having cognizapce OF
said case and and there and then
aot,nd Ito action thus commence
ed against him by attachmenl,or
Io,herwise the the case will be
proceeded with ex par,e as TO
him. This Sept. 3, 1918.
| NJ. c. Smith, j. p. for Polk Co.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

We understand that there
were some guns in the state
house at Nashville during the
extraordinary session, but so far
as we have heard, none of the
gentlemen therein were shot.
Some of them ohght to be shot
in the seat of the pants with y
box of tackS.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02
Non-R .sident Notice.
No. 565

No. 500
P. J. Farmer State Of Ten
VS. nessee, chancery
Harry Handy court OF POLK
ct al county.
It appearing from the allega-
lions in complainant's till which
IS sworn to, that Harry Handy
is a non resident of the state OF
Tennessee so that the ordinary
process of law cannot be served
upou him. II is ordered that
publication be made for four
successive weeks in The Polk
County News-Gazette, a news
paper published in Polk county,
notifying said nonresident to
appear at the next October rules
Of said court, TO be held at the
court house in Benton on the
first Monday in October Next
the same being rule day OF
said court, and make defense to
said bill! or the same will be
taken for confessed and the
cause set for hearing ex parte as
to him. This the 20 day of Aug
ust, 1918. A. J. Williams, c & Nj
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

The law enforcement bills
never passed. Anyway, the law
ought to be enforced without
them, There will be another
extra session of the legislature.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

State of Tennessee, chancery
court of Polk county
Josie Dunn ct al vs. John Dunn
ct al
1t appearing from allegations
in complainant's bill which Is
sworn to that John Dunn, Jos.
Dunn, Ida Brewer and Charlotte
Dunn, heirs at law OF John Dunn
deceased. end probably other
unknown heirs OF the said John
Dunn deceased are non residents
of the state of Tennessee so that
the ordinary process of law can
not be served upon them. 1t Is
ordered that publication be made
for four consecutive weeks in the
Polk County Ncws:Gazat1e.- a
newspaper published in Polk
county, notifying said non-resi-
dents to appear before the chan
Gerry court at u court to be held
at Benton, Tenn on the fourth
Monday in October 1913 and
make defense to said bill or the
same will be taken for confessed
and the cause set for hearing ex
parte as to them. This Sept
Is, 1918. A. J. Williams, G & M
B 3 G Witt, solicitor for CONT.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1913-10-02

He Was Satisfied.
Continued from first page
Put on your golden crown.
You've been a friend to every one
And worked hard night and
day;
You've supported thousands and
From few received your pay
So we want you up in Glory,
For you have lahored hard
And the good Lord is preparing
Your eternal just reward"
Then the angel and the merchant
Started up to Glory's gate,
But when passing close to Hades
The angel murmured ''walt'
I've a place I want to show you;
It's the hottest place in He'll,
Where those who never paid you
In torment forever dwell"
And behold the merchant saw
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-01
He's Learned to Stop Her.

Our good friend Jas. G. Springer
has joined the ranks of the autoists,
having purchased a Ford touring car
which he will use in order to visit
his fine farm southwest of Decatur
City and not waste all day going and
coming. He quickly mastered the art
of running the auto and the first
day came out on Main street with
it, having learned how to stop it.
but when he got turned into Main
street and saw one of the big teams
and busses, it looked as big as the
opera house to him, and he did not
think he could possibly miss it, so
he did the proper thing under the
circumstances and commenced yell
ing to the bus driver, Get out of the
way, l can't stop her. and Ed
Spencer was not slow in getting out
of the way and just missed having
a collision. But Uncle Jim has got
ten over his first nervousness and he
can now stop her as we'll as anyone,
and will derive a great deal of pleas
ure out of the car. "a .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-01

ing they had heard expressions from
many of their patrons on the article,
and asking more of it, so they have
requested Mr.. Hurst to write Sec
ond article for the next month s
magazine Mr.. Hurst is a successful
retail merchant, and he attributes
much of his success to his adyertis-
ing. Hursts advertisements are
read each week with as much inter-
est as any column in the local paper,
and they always have the goods at
the prices advertised, Mr.. Hurst pays
a compliment to the local papers
in his article when he says: Most Of
the retail dealers in this vicinity are
liberal advertisers. do not know
whether it is because they are more
up-to-date than the average retailer
oror whether it is on account of the
fact that we have two very excellent
local papers 1t isn't every county
seat town that has papers that use
linotype machines and electric power
presses. We are fortunate in these
truly remarkable local newspapers.
They are far in advance of the aver
age small city paper They are just
as full of life, fresh home news as
is the big city daily. And they are
free from padding, senseless plate
matter, stuff that you so often see
in rural papers,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-05-01
Burlington JObbers and Shippers ia
.. Visit Leon.

We have received word from Ed
E. Egan, secretary of the Burlington
Commercial Exchange, saying that
the jobbers and shippers of Burling-
ton are planning trip over some of
the Burlington territory the last
week in May and will visit Leon on
a special train at 1920 in the. even
ing and spending the night in this
city. They will be accompanied by
Fischer's Burlington band, one of
the finest bands in the west, who
will give full band concert at the
band stand in the, court house park
that evening, and it will be a musical
entertainment well worth coming to
hear, A special invitation will be
extended to the people in the coun-
try surrounding Leon to come in and
hear the concert Fischer's band.
has an engagement to play during
the entire week at the Iowa State
Fair this year.