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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
BIG DOINGS AT
PARIS SEPT. 24-27

The citizens Of Paris are making
extensive preparations for the iab.
lice celebration 10 be held there NJ
connection with the county fair
the week beginning with sept. 20.
The fair will open on the 2tth and
continue for four days The lnb-
lice or both anniversary of the ast-
element Of Bear Lake valley viii be
held on the 20, 70 rnd u, with =
pioneer parade on the goth and
banquet on the evening Of thc 27lh.
Each one Of the pioneers viii he
presented with an elegant badge.
The badges are being printed 10 the
east ahd sill be highly prized sow
enters. The committee ia prspaE-
ING 10 feed about 800 Il the ban
auet, whioh will be the most aump.
tuous feast ever given 10 this county
The managers Of the fair have se.
cured : number Of high class fires
attractions for each afternoon y
the fair grounds. Good purses
have been hung up for the race
aud We understand that dozen o
more horses have been entered foi
the speed contests.
A spe esial train viii run frou
Montpelier 20 Paris each day.
The week viii be . notable ON
IN .he history Of the county, -
will be the first time many og th
pioeners have met together sine
their arrival IN the valley so pear
ago.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
ENGINEER THOS. CURRAN
MEET DEATH BY ACCIDENT
Was Instantly Killed Last Wednesday Morning
by His Head Striking the Girder Of Over
head Bridge Near Granger,

The body was brought on TO Mont
pelicr yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by several Of tho local en-
gineers and Rremen who went TO
kemmcrer " cdnesday afternoon.
II vas a aaid task, indeed. Tor
those who were called upon 20
break the news TO Mrs. ChEran, and
words cannot describe the grief she
Il experiencing. Two years ago
the soth Of last month Mra. Carran.
who was Miss MArgare. Mcdonald,
became tho bride Of rhos. CuFsan.
Their union was q most happy one,
aud Il vas with Joy that they we're
making preparations for visit
from the stork the latter part Of
this month. This fact makes The
wifc'a grief all the more deeper, "
such IL possible, and gives her
mother aud friends much concern
regarding her welfare.
Thomas Currnu wAa born IN Ire
land Feb !. issa. Ile came 70
this country In 1909, stopping hFst
81 Lincoln, Ncb. After . short
stay there he came 70 MontpsIIeF
aud entered the service oi thu short
Line ~ = fireman. lie Was pro-
NOTED TO the right eide ot the cab
about two years ago, aud had al
ways been regarded ~ cAFefal
man 3, the throttle.
Besides bis grlef-strieken widow,
he ia survived BY bic father, two
brothers and two sisters, who re-.
aide In Ireland. and tvO brothers
aud two sisters living IN tbs United
States. one brother, Daulsl, was
united In marriage on August 40,
10 Miaa Catherine Mcdonald, sister
If Mrs. eurran. They arrived here
this morning, being called home
from their wedding trip by lha
brothers death.
The deceased Vas = member Of
the II. of l.. +. i +. and knights
nf Toluwhnm iu hath af which or.
defs ha carried Insurance..
The funeral will he held from Tbs
Catholic church tomorrow morning
At g:gO o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
PUT SLOT MACHINES
OUT or BUSINESS

The city council held a short ses-
sion Wednesday night, Mayor
Cough presided and all counoilmen
were present except Cruikshank
The street committee reported
that good progress was being made
in the construction OF sidewalks and
street crossings, and the indications
are that all walks that have been
ordered constructed will be com
pleted before the season closes
The chief of police reported the
following amounts collected during
August: Estrays sls. peddIers' IL
censes %, street carnival esO, dog
tax $ll.5 SO, moving pictures $40.
Ordinance No. l43, which pro-
hibits the operation of slot machines,
came up for third reading and was
passed by vote of TO 2, Robson,
Taylor and Hutchins voting for its
passage, and Malone and Toomer
against it. The ordinance was APP
proved by the mayor and will go
into effect this, Friday, night a. il
is published elsewhere in this issue
Of the Examiner.
As he is about to remove from
the city to reside permanently
Frank Hutchins rendered his resIg-
nation al councilman from the Sec.
ond ward. The resignation wa
accepted, and vote Of thanks va,
extended to him for the efficient
services be had rendered the city
The vacancy will be filled at th'
next meeting of the council.
After allowing all claims on FL
against the city, the council ad
journed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
WILL MAKE COURTESY PAY

An attempt Is now being made to
make courtesy pay and be worth
while. The Mountain States Tele-
phone and Telegraph Co. has recent
ly formed "Couatesy Club among
its employees. The conditions of
membership are that the employees
to become members of the club and
secure the gold badge must have some
special mark Of courtesy to the pub
lie or made some improvement in the
service. The company announces
that frequently its subscribers write
to the management that some sm~
ploye has been unusually thought
full and courteous and recommends
that employe to the company for
promotion.
The club intends to enroll as mem
bers all employees who have shown
consideration enough for the public
to earn its good will and opinion and
membership In the club will assist II
the employees advancement. Already
over $50 of the telephone company
six thousand employees are enrollee
as members. The plan Is novel AM
unique and the first OF its kind eve
started by any corporation servin
the public. The company emplOye
in this district are striving to merit
: place in the new club.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

The hearts ot many of Montpe-
lier's citizens were stricken with
pangs Of sorrow last Wednesday
morning, when brief message was
received here saying that Engineer
Thomas Curran bad been instantly
killed by being struck on the head
by an upright gltder ON an over
head biidgc, abou. dvc miles west
Of Granger.
The particulars Of the distressing
affair are about a. follows: Mr..
Currau had been ''pulling" a work
train on the First district for some
tme and edncsday morning the
crew was running light east bound
TO Granger after = train Of gravel.
One Of the journals on the tender
had been running hot aud Mr.. Cur
ran was standing on the right side
Of the gauRway Watching IL. The
fireman stated lhA, when they were
approaching the bridge he yelled
to Tom TO look out for the bridge,
but the lattcr evidently did not
hear him, for within very few
minutes afterwards the dead body
Of the engineer was recovered from
the edge OF tbs stream over which
the bridge crosses. The accident
occurred at 0:40 o'clock.
An inspection Of his body showed
that the only wound was gaah
in his head just above this forehead.
and the uuppoaition IL that Mr.. Cur
ran, who had been intcntly watch.
ing the hot boz, suddenly thought
Of the bridge, and turned TO look
forward just In Tins to come IN
contact with the girder. Had his
head come III contact with the grid.
or while he was looking down Rt
the hot boz, it would have struck
him on the left side of the face.
The muscles on the left arm were
badly bruised, which was the only
injury sustained beside tho fatAl
cash Ia the head.
The body was placed In the ca
booac and taken TO Granger, and
brought back to Kcmmerer We'd
nesday afternoon on No. II, Saer,
an inquest was held that evening
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
IDAHO'S VALUATION
IS $3SS,552,5G4

The total assessed valuation OF
all Glasses Of property In Ihaho this
year as determined by the state
board OF equalization wdich com
pleted its labora last Saturday, iu
$30s ,552,b6 In round numbers
this is $50, 900, 200 less than last
year. However, there are some
classes of personal property TO he
added later on 4 supplemental roll
which, il is estimated, will bring the
total valuation up 10 that OF last
year. The biggest cut IN values
this year, as compared with those
OF 1919, was made on real aud per-
sonal property by the state board,
the decrease amounting 70 ten mil
lion dollars.
The tax levy for all state par-
poses was fixed At 7 o024s3, which
will raise 5000, 900, or el7S.717
more than last year. In addition q
the above amount there will be
raised $50, 100 for interest aud sink
ing fund aud ESQ, l7e Tor publ,
buildings. This will be paid BY
the several counties in the sanis
ratio AZ the general tax. Bear
Lakes proportion Of the state tal
IL 1892
The assessed valuation of oil claa
sea Of property IN Bear Lake county
this year IN ~, 407 ,02g an incrcas'
of s64g, liz over last year. Only
ten counties iD The state show 81 IN
crease in valuation over last year.
The follosiug table shsws the TO
| tai valuation Of all classes Of prop
erty In each county in the state:
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY

The public schools will open next
Monday but We are unable to publish
the assignment of teachers in this is
sne because OF Superintendent Steven
son's delay In returning from bis trp
10 California. He expected 70 be At
home last Monday, but for unavoidable
reasons be did not get here until last
night.
As it looks at this writing, Thursday,
there will he at least two vacancies IN
the corps Of teachers next Monday. but
the places will be supplied by local par
ties until teachers are secured. The
vacancies are caused By the teachers
which had been elected notifying the
board within the past week. that they
would not be here i will probably be
only matter Of week or two until
teachers are secured. as the clerk Of the
board is now in correspondence witt
applicants.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
DURRELL AND RICH
ELECTED TRUSTEES

More interest was manifested IN
tue school election last Tuesday
afternoon than has been for several
years past. sG votes having been casa.
Ed a.. Rich and ". A. BuErelI were
elected ms trustees h. suecsed Z, ,,
Winters and =. +. Wright Foilos-
Ing IN ths yota received BY eaeh ons
for whom votes usrs east
~. A. BurFHll ~
E.l g. nlch a.
y VI. WiutsFs 80
H b. Whitman 10.
Mrs. IT, 0Foo H.
Thos. Hssphsnss =
Fred Crnikshank 7
SIR. Winters has been chairman
~ the board alncs ths consolidation
of tbs two districts eight years Ago.
AID prlOr 10 that be Was fof several
years = member Vt the old np town
district. lie has always bssn iateF-
ssted ln school york and has dsvot-
gd much tima In thn past ten yesga
OF mofs IN looklnR alter this wsiisFs
of the Montpelier schools. While
his presence ON the baaEd will BE-
missed, we bslisse that the two mea
elected last Tuesday will exert their
bsst efforts for tbs upbulldlng of tbs
eIty schools. Nj Rich has served On
tho board la the past, and Mr. Baf-
Fsii has had several years exFeftsnee
la the school room, whlgh will be 0f
value To him ~ = trustees.
TIE board will meet next Manday
nlgha and after cleaning up such ata-
finished business as there may be on
hand. the msnbers-sleet viii na
mNoFn 10 and the new board will or
ganlzs by slsctlng 5 ehslruazn, CLERK
end treasurer Rna ~Fesss@ #sth saas
usual problems that come before the
board Al the opening u school
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

Bear Lake has received some
mighty good free advertising as the
result Of the meeting of the Eastern
Idaho Press club, held at Fish Ha-
ven three weeks ago. No prettier
pen picture of the lake and snr-
rounding country was ever drawn
than the one which came from the
pen of Bush Livermore of the Poca-
tello Tribune, and published in
these columns two weeks ago.
Other members of the club, thru
the columns of their papers, have
expressed in glowing terms the
beauties of the lake, and told Of the
warm hospitality extended them by
the citizens of Montpelier, Paris
and Fish Haven. Below we reprint
extracts from the accounts of the
meeting, as published by the Rich
field Recorder and Rupert Pioneer
Record.
"Autos were provided to take
the entire party to Fish Haven, ON
the shores of Bear Lake, that night.
In that wonderfully clear, perfect
mountuin altitude-the lake is 5000
feet above the sea level, and the air
is cool and invigorating always-it
was a ride long to be remembered.
1t was well on to midnight before
anyone retired, the moonlight and
the beautiful lake banishing sleep
from every eye.
''Bear Lake Is wonderful body
of water. Shut in by high hills at
such an altitude it is like veritable
amethyst set in a golden brown set
ting. just now, however the set
ting is mostly green; for the ver-
dure is surprisingly fresh and green
because of the abundant rains.
The lake is miles across and 80
miles long and 600 feet deep; as
startlingly blue as the famous Blue
lakes of the Perinne ranch. A trip
in sturdy gasoline launch was
made on Sunday to the Bear Lake
Hot Springs resort, where Or. And
erson of Montpelier has established
az fine bathing place and hotel aud
sanitarium az there is in the state.
The Doctor extended to the press
club every courtesy of the place
and it is fair to say that it is as de-
lightful place for one to go for
complete rest and course of medi-
cal hot baths as there is in the north
west.
sit would be hard to enumerat'
all the courtesies given to the Pres
club members, by the good people
of Paris, Fish Haven and Mont
pelier. But they are all highly ap
preciated, and they serve as mos
attractive setting for the natura
wonders of their country. Th
summer months in the Bear LAX
country are the most wonderful an
one ever dreamed of; climate an
scenery and people makes it one 0
the most favored sections of all tn
possible summer resorts of tn
whole northwest. How it could b
that so delightful and valuable
state asset could be SO little know
is past finding out; it deserves u
widest publicity, as new attractlo
to prove that Idaho is in yet anoth'
way the undoubted Gem of Il
sMountains,' the Mecca for thPl
who seek health, or comfort, !
business in this great state. -
Richfeld Recorder.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
PRIz WINNERS AT
The HORSE SHOW

Following Are the names of those
who won prizes at the horse show
last week:
The 800 set of harness given by
Burrell & Thlel for the best draft
team, went to Hy Smith of George
town.
The bride given by the Montpe
Ter Harness company for the best
standard bred stallion with two or
more of his get, was awsrded to w.
Strong, and the bride given by j.
w. Arnold for the best draft stall
lion with two or more of his get,
went toN Hebet Crane.
The cash prizes were distributed
as follows:
Standard bred stalion-E. Strong,
first, Heber G rane, second.
Grade driving stallions-H Henry
Dalrymple, first.
Grade roadaters-Henry Dalrym-
pie, frst.
Driving mares-R. Groo, first; Ed
Lewis, second
Driving teams in harness-Roy
George, first; John Bateman, second
Driving coIts-Mrs. Jake Jones,
first; Jesse Perkins, second.
Draft yearlings- Charlie Robson
first.
Draft teama- &C. Noffsinger, first;
Oscar Parker, second.
Roadsters ID harness-John Bate
man, FIRST.
Percheron atallion--Heber Crane,
first; James Rae, Second.
Belgian stallion-Hy Smith, first;
Jesse Perkins, second.
Clyde aud Shire stallion Hunter
& Gray, fitst.
Grade draft strilion-J. G..
Stewart, first.
Draft brood mare Burton Bros.
: first; Hunter 6 Gray, second.
: Draft colts "A. W. Applequist
: first; Martin Winters, second.
In classes where there was onl,
one animal shown, the second priz
money was gwen, which Is the rul,
e IN all contests where there are TIVE
: prizes offered and but one contest
ant.
e So far as We have been able I
= learn, the decisions of the Judge
t gave general satisfaction anon
: those who had horses in the coDtes
IS welhas among the spectators.
a. The awarding of the 500 set {
n harness was probably the most dit
ic fcult task the judges had, as thcr
:. = we're a number of mighty goo
- - draft teamt shown. lily Smith fe
> mighty proud over capturing III
ID prize, and well he might, for it w
I'D by far the beat prize ever offered
er : horse show IN this county.
y was a most eommendable act upc
; : the part of B nrrell and IhIel-
The two stallion brides donat
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

by Messrs. Nye and Arnold we're
fine specimens Of vorkmanship.
and were highly appreciated BY
those who won them.
To all who contributed in any
for the horse show and races, the
committee is truly thankful, aud
the Examiner hopes 70 see these two
events held next year, emily ON =
larger scale.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

Mr.. Myers Of the Arm of Myers !
Rice. the well known Bolse photog-
raphers, spent = couple of days Last
week In Hear Lake county taking
views. some u which viii appear Ia
the booklet 70 be Issued by the Ore
Eon Short Line RaiiroAd Co. eEsitlsi
Idaho rs seen from the Car Win
dow
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05
What THEY THINK
OF BEAR LAKE
Views of Two Editors, Who Attended the Press
Club Meeting Declare That 1t IS One of
Idaho's Most Picturesque Spots.

ven on the shores of beautiful Bear
Lake.
'The following morning the club
members we're loaded into - pas
senger launch belonging to the
Stock Brothers and transported to
the hot springs across the lake,
where a fine plunge and hotel have
been erected. These are owned by
the Anderson Brothers and are in
in charge of DR.. Anderson. The
hotel ls model of neatness and
the pure food man could find
nothing to complain of If he visited
the institution. After an hour
spent in the plunge Captain Jess
Cottle of the "Columbia" took tht
Club back to the south shore of the
lake, the trip each way having been
made in an nour and FIVE minutes,
the distance beeng about eleven
miles across the lake. The balance
of the time was spent in boat riding
etc., one trip on the launch taking
the party within the borders of
Utah. On Monday afternoon the
barty was again loaded into autos
and whisked back to Montpelier,
where they we're entertained by
Editor and Mrs Wright of the Ex-
aminer.
Few people in Idaho realize that
there is such picturesque spot
within the state as Bear Lake.
This beautiful body of water is
about 25 miles in length and has
an average width of about 10 miles.
The water is clear, the bottom be-
ing visible to great depth, but at
q distance it takes on the color of
the blue dome above. The south
shore of the lake is bordered with
trees and prosperous farms, whose
owners are most hospitable. M.
merous camb grounds are available
and it is one of the finest places in
the country for 4 summer outing.
A branch of the O. S L. now runs
as far as Paris, the county seat of
Bear Lake county, and autos are
available from tnst point to the
shores of the lake. A survey has
been made along the south shore
of the lake and it is only question
of time until this branch Is extend
ed the length of the lake.
with few better accommoda-
tions for tourists and a systematic
plan of advertising, the place should
be taxed to it's limit taking care oi
campers every season. At present
it appears to be more thoroughly
appreciated by people from Uuah,
and Idahoans do not seem to appre
ciate what they have in their owl
state. Several members of tn,
Eastern Idabo Press Club were s,
favorably impressed with the beau.
ties of the place that they are ad
vocating the purchase of plot 0
{ land by the Club, the erection of
small hotel for the club and to hoIl
: every summer meeting al n a
) place. Rupert Pioneer-Record.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

s'The August meeting was held in
one Of the most picturesque places
in Idaho and is the second meeting
to be held on the shores of Bear
Lake. To say that the club was
royalty entertained is putting it
very mildly, ad the people of Mont
pelier and Paris did all they could
to make the visit a pleasant and
profitable one. At Paris those pres
ent we're met at the train by the
band and conducted to the lawn Of
the court house where sumptuou
repast was waiting for them; thank
10 the kindly efforts of the ladie
of that thriving city. This wa
followed By 3 program at the taber
nacle, and an auto ride to Fish Ia
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

= ...91s = 2 = 2 . = =
Bonner couuty's railroad yalaa-
ton i 80 ,029. $50. the largest Of
any county In The state. With The
exception Of Boise county, which -
the only county without : FailFoad.
Power county. with eG2, 500, has
the smallest railroad valuation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1913-09-05

Wednesday Edgar Wilsan, : veil
known Boise attorney, shot aud ser
loaaly wounded > deputy sheriff
while the latter was trying 10 wrest =
gam from Wilson's hands. WiAaom
waa under arrest e the time. Aad
vas 70 have been taken 20 Blnekfooe
for treatment foE tha llau0r hmhit.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-10-30

The annual election of officers
was held at the X. of & Hall
Tuesday night after which a
smoker followed and for several
hours the members enjoyed a
dclectabIe feast of good things
prepared for the occasion by some
of their lady friends.
The following officers were cleo
ted to serve for the year:
NJ. E. Prudhomme, Grand
Knight
J. G. Henry, Deputy Grand
Knight.
j. G. DeBlieux, Recording Sec
rotary.
Geo. Himel, Financial Secre-
tary.
J. Augustine Raggio, Treasurer.
0. F. HimeI, Chancellor.
J. d. Rusca, Advocate.
Thos. Prudhomme, Warden.
G. G. Voters, Inner Guard.
l.. Gimbert, Jr.. Outer Guard.
Andrew Wylie, Trustee.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-10-30
New Orleans, La, Oct. "a, 1918.

New Orleans, La, Oct. "a, 1918.
To The Enterprise:
| had the pleasure last week Of
spending two or three days in the
woods around Natchitoches to,
gether with Professor George
Williamson of the State Normal,
whose intimate knowledge Of the
woods and everything pertaining
to wood-craft enabled me to see,
them in a way which otherwise
would have been impossible.
While primarily interested in
the study of the hickory trees of
this region we collected specimens
of many other trees and plants.
l think it is safe to say that there
are very few places in the United
States or even in the world where
there is such a wonderful variety
of tree growth ard such beautiful
individual specimens of trees as
there are here. There are pro-
badly within a radius of three
miles NatchSsDches more than $50
different kind of trees. This is
about four times as many as in the
whole Of Great Britain, more than
twice as many as in all the New
England States put together and
more than twice as many as in the
whole of California, which is con-
sldered such wonderful tree
state.
In the three mile radius from
Natchitoches there are more than
twenty different species of oaks,
eight Or ten hicl1ories, five naples,
four magnolias with many others
too numerous to mention here, as
the purpose of this notice is not to
write a botanical article but simply
to call the attention of the resi-
dents of Natchitoches to these
wonderful forests which spread
almost up to their doors.
r. 5. Cocks,
Prof. of Botany
Tulane University.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1913-10-30
A Message.

Righteousness exalteth a nation,
and peace on earth goodwill to
lnen furnish the only foundations
upon which can be built the last
ing achievements of the human
spirit. The year has brought US
.tke~sRtisfactiun of work weff done
and fresh visions of our duty
which will make the work of the
future better still.
Now therefore, |, Woodrow
Wilson, President of the United
States of America. do hereby desi-
gnate Thursday, the 9th day
November next as dav of thanks
giving and prayer, and invite the
people throughout the land to
cease from their wonted occupa-
lions, and in their several homes
and places worship render thanks
to Almighty God.-From Wood
row Wilson's first Thanksgiving
proclamation