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The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

Second fioor-to the right-take the elevator" said the man.
 Did you ever try to take an eleva- tor in a department store and find that 3.943 other American citizens and citizenettes were also trying to take the same elevator?
 How sweet it is to mingle in the arms of utter strangers and to feel the pressure of foot we never hope to meet again! | l was standing bs one of the coun- | ters on the second floor when a shrill voice crept up over few bales of dry goods and said, Are you buyer or handler?"
 T am looking for Christmas pres ent for friend wife" I answered. "I want to get something that will look swell on the parlor table and may be used later on as a tobacco jar or a trouser streteher." Fourth foor-to the left-take the elevator" said the shrill voice, but shriller.
 With bowed head I walked away.
 l began to feel sorry for friend wife
 Nobody seemed to be very much in terested whether she got Christmas present or not.
 On the fourth floor I stopped at counter where lot of eager danes were paving over some chinchilla rib bon and chiffon overskirts.
 1t reminded me of the way an emo tional hen digs up a grub in the gar den.
 enjoyed the excitement of the game for about ten minutes and then said to the clerk behind the counter who was refereeing the match, Gan you tell me where I can buy a ster ling silver Christmas present for friend wife which 1 could use after. ward as night key or bath sponge?"
 Fifth fioor-to the rear-take the elevator!" said the clerk.
 On the fifth floor I went over to table where young lady was selling The Life and Libraries of Andrew Carnegie" at four dollars month and fifty cents week, and in three years 1t is yours if you don't lose the re ceipts.
 She gave me a glad smile and I felt thrill of encouragement
 Excuse me-" said. but I am look ing for Christmas present for friend wife which will make all the neigh bors jealous, and which I can use aft terward as an ash receiver or a pocket flask"
 The young lady cut out the giggles and pointed to the northwest.
 l went over there.
 To my surprise I found another counter.
 A pale young woman was behind it.
 l was just about to ask her the fatal question when a young man wearing ragtime expression on his face rushed up and said to the pale young lady behind the counter: q am look ing for a suitable present for a young lady friend of mine with golden brown hair. Could you please suggest some thing?"
 The pale young woman showed her teeth and answered him in a low. rumbling voice, and the man went away
 Then came an old lady who said: T bought some organdie dress goods for shirt waist last Tuesday. and would like to exchange them for a music box for my daughters little boy, Freddie, if you please!"
 The pale young woman again showed her teeth and the old lady ducked for cover.
 After about fifty people had rushed up to the pale young woman and then rushed away again, I went over and spoke to her.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Shin Bill Comes Later.

Washington. = The administration merchant marine bill probably will not be introduced in either branch of Con- gress before the first of the year. This decision followed conference be- tween Secretaries McAdoo and Red field. Senators Fletcher and Sim mons, Representative Alexander. chairman of the House Merchant Ma rine Committee, and Solicitor Thur man of the Department of Commerce, who drew the bill.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

am
 the Chil-
 6fcas Christi
 mas tree
 srrsyed with
 toys and hieree. and brilliant eew- eaws defty hung that catch the eye of old and young With fairies bright and tinted birds cali forth glad enrsptured words; and merry eyes will greet the sight when am viewed by candle-isht Beneath my bouehs there Mes scene of house and yard and village green: with mimic railway running through railroads oft are wont to do am alas Christmas trecl And this will be the death for me- for when the Yuletide season s past upon the ash-heap Il bs cast. However, while I'm standing here a host of children will cheer and cause their youthful cheeks to glow because of One Child long ago who came this waiting world to bless and hg our hearts with happiness And SO you sec I'm glad to be
 the
 it.
 chii-
 dren
 Christ.
 mas
 tree By Rev H C. Michae.. B. 0
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

 merriment and good cheer of the serv- ants hall. My father, you must know. is bigoted devotee of the old school, and brides himself upon keeping up something of old English hospitality. He Is a tolerable specimen of what you will rarely meet with nowadays in its purity, the old English country gentleman; for our men of fortune spend so much of their time in town, and fashion is carried so much into the country. that the strong rich pe- culiarities of ancient rural life are al most polished away
 My father was always scrupulous in exacting our holidays, and having us around him on family festivals. He used to direct and superintend our games with the strietness that some parents do the studies of their chil- dren. He was very particular that we should play the old English games ae- eording to their original form; and consulted old books for precedent and authority for every 'merrie sport, yet I assure you there pever was ped antry so delightful It was the policy of the good old gentleman to make his children feel that home was the happiest place in the world. and l value this delicious home-feeling as one of the choicest gifts a parent could bestow."
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Lea Asks a Pass Probe.

Washington.-Sena Lea of Ten nessee petitioned the Interstate Com merce Commission to investigate charges that the Louisville and Nash vile and Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroads furnish free passes to Tennessee public officials Ito se- duce and corrupt" them in violation of the interstate commerce act
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Prnhihition Law Valid.

Olympia, Wash.-The State Supreme Court affirmed the validity of the in- itiative measure adopted by the cleo tion of November, 1914, prohibiting the sale of liquor in the state after January 1, 1916.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Firearms Plant Sold.

New Haven, Gonn.-Announceme was made of the sale by the Marlin Fire Arms Company of it's plant here to the Marlin Arms Corporation. a new concern with capital stock of $3,S00,000. The new company, it was said, expects to receive large war con tracts.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
American Ship Protects

Washington.-A German seaman aboard an American vessel on the high seas is immune from arrest by Germany's enemies in the view of the State Department, unless it can be shown that he is an active member of German naval or military forces.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
British Labor Unites.

London.-The largest labor organi. zation in the history of England. representing about 2,O00,OOO men, was formed for the purpose of offensi,.. or defensive action in matters re. specting wages and conditions of work.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
By Rev H. C. Michae.. B. 0
Meetinq Adverse Conditions.

Conditions master weak natures only; they challenge strength. endur- ance, courage. and pay tribute to the steady purpose, the resolute will. It is easy to sail with the wind; one must have knowledge. skill, judgment, to sail against the wind.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Philadelphia Makes Bid,

Philadelphia.-P with a check for $1O,000 a committee of Phil adelphians will appear before the Ma tional Republican Committee in Wash ington and urge that this city be se- lected as the site for the convention
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
S75O,OOO Wheat Fire.

Erie, Pa.-Two of the three Anchor Line grain elevators owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company here. were burned with their contents about 500,000 bushels of wheat. The loss Is estimated at $750,000.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Good Literature.

Tt must be glorious to be put into a rovel. Wouldn't you like that2"
 Yes; guess it would be pretty nice But I'm satisfied. I'm men toned in Bradstreet. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Horse on the Speaker.

Temperance Orator-Remember the old adage: You can lead a horse to water. but you cannot make him drink"
 Voiee from Whazzer mat ter (hic. wizer horse? He gall right hooray!
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
First Arizona Hanoino.

Phoenix ArIz.=Ramon Nill0bos, the first man to undergo capital punish ment in Arizona since it became a state, was hanged. Villobos was con. victed of killing a deputy sheriff.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Food Exports Double.

Washington.-The quantity of food stuffs sent by the United States to feed the rest of the world during the first 10 months this year was more than double that in the same period of 1914.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
 Prnfitahle Business.

Young Lady Gin drug store)-Five twos please.
 tCIerk hands them out1
 Young Lady-Have them delivered please. They're for mother and I'm going downtown for the day.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Recognition By Britain.

London,-Lord Robert Cecil, parlia- mentary under secretary for foreign affairs, announced that Great Britain had formally recognized the Carran- "a government in Mexico.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

AYt Did you ever take what little was left and start out to buy friend wife a Christmas token?
 A quaint pastime, is it not?
 Well, to make a long story lose it's cunning, l clinked a few iron men to- gether one morn ing recently and started out to find something new and nifty in the gift line for Peaches.
 was breezing for
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
No Use for Him.

Visitor-We are getting up a raffie for an old soldier. Won't you buy a ticket?
 Miss Innocence-Mercy, no, What would l do with him?-Jester.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
s75o,ooo to Salvation Army.

London.-yahe late Edward Mossom Owen, a cloth merchant of Mancnes- ter, who died recently, bequeathed S750,000 to the Salvation Army.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16
Spain Has New Premier.

Madrid.-Count Alvaro de Roman ones was chosen by King Alfonso to form new Spanish government in succession to the Dado cabinet.
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

I was a brilliant moon light night. but extreme lyZ cold; our ehaise whirled rapidly over the frozen ground: the post boy smaeked his whip necessarily and a part of the time his horses were on a gallop. He knows where he is going" said
 my companion, laughing, and is eager to arrive s.x t.r.,A fN- ~ny,n np i h a
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

suddenly the butler entered the hall with some degree Of bus .tle:he was attended by a servant on each side with a large wax-lIght, and pore a silver dish, on which was an enor- nous pigs head. decorated with rose mary, with a lemon
 in it's mouth, which
 was placed with great formality at the head of the ta- ble. The moment
 this pageant made it's appearance the
The Monticellonian., 1915-12-16

harper struck up flourish; at the con- clusion of which the young Oxonian, on receiving hint from the squire, gave, with an air of the most comic gray ity an old carol
 Though prepared to witness many of these little eccentrieities, from be- ing appraised of the peculiar hobby Of mine host. yet, I confess, the parade with which so odd a dish was intro duced somewhat perplexed me, until l gathered from the conversation of the squire and the parson that 1t was meant to represent the bearing in of the boar's head; dish formerly served up with much ceremony and the sound of minstrelsy and song, at great tables, on Christmas day. T like the old custom" said the squire, mot merely because 1t is stately and pleasing in itself. but because it was observed at the college at Oxford at which I was educated. When 1 hear the old song chanted, it brings to mind the time when l was young and gamesome-and the noble old college hall-and my fellow-students ioiter- ing about in their black gowns; many of them, poor lads. are now in their grayesi
 That Tiresome Parson.
 The parson, however, whose mind was not haunted by such associations, and who was always more taken up with the text than the sentiment, ob- jected to the Oxonian's version of the carol, which he affirmed, was differ. ent from that sung at college. He went on. with the dry perseverance of a commentator, to give the college read ing, accompanied by sundry annota- tions: addressing himself at first to the company at large; but finally their attention gradually diverted to other talk and other objects, he low cred his tone as his number of audi tors diminished. until he concluded his remarks in an undertone to a fat-headed old gentleman next hlm. who was silently engaged in the dis cussion of huge plateful of turkey
 The table was literally loaded with good cheer, and presented an epit- one of country abundance. in this season of overflowing larders. A dis tinguished post was allotted to an cient sirloin." as mine host termed it; being. as he added. the standard Of old English hospitality, and joint of goodly presence and full of expecta- tion. There were several dishes quaintly decorated and which had evidently something traditional in their embellishments; but about which as did not like to appear over curious, asxed no questions.
 Follows Old Customs.
 It would be tedious, perhaps, to my foolish fondness for odd and obsolete things. to which l am a little given. were | to mention the other make. shifts of this worthy old humorist, by which he was endeavoring to follow up. though at humble distance, the quaint customs of antiquity 1 was pleased however. to see the respect sAown to his whims by his children and relatives; who. indeed. entered readily into the full spirit of them, and seemed all well versed in their parts, having doubtless been present
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
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METHODIST NOTES

Vi al happy days in the church, tn,
~. W." day s ought to be the hap
pes. They are. the days when
christ sends.. down special Showers
of blessing, and ave souls.
sunday VIII be the beginning of a
Two aeeAs revival at the Methodist
Church .4he dools will be open to
ali and d hearty. welcome win be
yea Q each one. All christians OF
e;of. denomination are invited to
lltLus and join In the good
as re are inter sled in bring.
-4 Va s. to Jesus and then after
. 4,t saved, it is their privilege
. Ja.n the church of their choice.
d. iii laelnb~r rs ought to stand by
e VII church on Sundays and
DyA the meetings during the week.
The. young minister and Evangelist
wsl Oosn the campaign for souls
81 day morning with the theme:
ire 'F4aht of"sth6 Soul. ~. Sunday
hale Belief Of THOMAS"
s vices held. lat ), regular
.... od4day school ait 10 a M,
j I.4ivr League at $3.50 i'm the after
noon Topic: NOT Where We Are,
But What We Are" Olive Jones is
e: "a PROPHETS Great Promise to
c1 Bumgarner will Lead.
49,. nCfnt G lillian will La
.-.a 4 -44. and preach Mon
y night.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
GEORGE JACOBSON. Publisher

he newspaper fraternity of Idaho
,ao-Sa d-th4s. week when news was re-
ce.Ved to the effect. that the district
oo1It Of Twin Falls this week dis
Missed the two cases againt Brother
'frego OF the. Idaho Republican. 1t
is especially good news to the boys
Who have believed Mr.. Trego limo
cent from the first, and more so to
tn Sc who are waging war against
coaruDt state,r county and city govern
.aenIt. 1t 10 not safe campaign and
less remuncratiye, but in the end
people will thank them for the good
service. rendered the state and coun-
ty, and corrupt officials will be less
daring in plying their methods when
they know that the watchfm eye of
5lah newspaper men as Brother
irego is following them up, and when
the time comes have the courage to
tlra on the powerful s3archifght of
p tbl city. The Gilmore County Re.
publican takes this opportunity to
congratulate Brother Trego, and re-
joice with in his victory.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

weeds from our streets and alleys
and vacant property within the linn
it's of the Village.
After some discussion, 1t was
moved by Johnson and seconded by
Weed, that the Village Attorney be
Instructed to prepare am ordinance
that would enable the proper officesr
to force the clearing of weeds from
streets and alleys, vacant and other
property within the Village limits
Motion carried.
was moved by Sullivan and sec
onded by Johnson that w. r. Mum
SON be requested to continue to haul
gravel for the streets under his con-
tract and under the direction of the
street committee. On Call of the roll
the following members voted YES, ="
Harmon, Weed, Sullivan and Johnson.
Park absent. Whereupon the Chair
man declared the motion carried.
Mr.. Sullivan rendered his resigna-
ton as a member of the street
committee, for the reason that was
necessary for him to be away from
the Village so much of the time.
The resignation was accepted.
The Chairman appointed Mr.. John
son as a member of the street COM
mittee to fill the vacancy.
Moved by Sullivan and seconded
by Weed that permission be granted
Senator Brady to construct a Board
walk from their buildings at the old
fair grounds to Hutchins Street and
that he may be permitted to remove
the same If he so desires, and suit |
able street crossing must be provided
II necessary. Motion carried.
1t was moved by Johnson and Sec
onded by Weed that the compensa-
ton of the sewer committee be
fixed at $500 per day for each
On call of the roll, Harmon,
Weed Johnson and Sullivan voted
Yes" Park absent. Whereupon the
Chairman declared the motion car
led.
On motion duly made put and car
lied the Board adjourned.
Attest: Approved:
F. G. Ticknor, Stanton Park, !
Clerk. Chairman
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
ORE NANCE NO. 159.

Ar ordinance making It unlawful for
any person, firm, or corporation who
conducts saloon, bar room, res
or ealing house to allow any
i der tie age OF eighteen
10 enter ANY box, stall, booth
ariSa-e room in. said place of
Va. ess unless such minor Is ac-
.,ompanisd by his. or her parent or
eu rd'an, and fixing a penalty for
VOCATION thereof.
30 1t ordained by the Chairman
.,d s0lId Of Trustees of the Village
~slraAt0unSain Home. ~
section L.. 1t shall be unlawful for
my person. firm or corporation, who
conducts any saloon, bar room, res
taurant eating house either in per-
son or by another, to admit to, or
allow In any box, stall, booth, or
private room as defined by Section 244
Of the Re used Ordinances of the Viii
So rf Mountain Home, any minor
lad, / the age Of eighteen years UNI
ISIS such minor is accompanied by
as or her parent or parents or guard
ian.
Section O. Any person, firm or
corporation found guilty Of violating
the provisions of Section of this
ordinance shall be fined In a sum not
less than Five Dollars nor more than
FIFTY Dollars. ,~4.a
Section g.. IAN ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict with this
ord nance are hereby repealed.
b. @. TicAnor, Stanton Park,
Clerk. - Chairman.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
MARRY AFTER FORTY YEARS
Old Sweethearts Meet In Indiana and
In a Few Hours Are
Engaged.

Evansville, Ind.-Joseph PARROT,
age fifty. Of Wichita, Kan, and Mrs.
Penelope Riggs, age fifty, of this city,
sweethearts forty years ago, were
married at st. James NJ. e. church in
the presence of number of friends
and relatives after a few days court
ship.
Several days ago PARROT came here
to visit his old friends after an abb
sence Of forty years. He met Mrs.
Riggs and in few hours they were
engaged.
After spending few days here, Mr..
and Mrs. PARROT will go to Wichita,
where they will live.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06

Mountain Home, Idaho, Oct. 4th
1915. - ~
The Board.,of Trustees of the Vii
4age,. of Mountain Home, Idaho, me-
in regular session on Monday even
ing, Oct. 4th, with the following
'nIembers present: Harmon, Weed
Sullivan. Johnson. Chairman Parl
beng absent. 80. ',.,.
1 :, Harmon was elected to act as
chairman. ''T's'''' $
The Following proceedings were had
to-wit: ..,
= The minutes of the last regular and
special meetings were read and ap-
proved.
The" following claims on file with
ehe. clerk were read, considered and
ordered paid. f.a....
General Fund.
Gilmore County Republican, Print
ing proceedings :. :. 20 "a
M. s. T. G T. Co: Phone SER
~ vice.. >. -. :. ,. 3 05
Electric. Investment Co. Light
and Power. :. :. :. :. 10 IS
r. w. Smith Co. Letter file 65
"Arthur A. Stevens, Board of
Prisoners ;. ;. :. :. :. Is 90
C - & T F w P. Co., Light,
sFTe Dept. >. :. $3.50. 90
). u. Watts, Salary. :. :. rs 90
James P. Tye, Salary ...... rs 90
r.: g. Ncknor.r Salary as clerk Is 90
Street Fund.
W. R. .Munson, Gravel and haul
a.
lnS.' :. :. IL %
Victor Dalberg, Cement work ;. 81
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
Quarantine on Mexican Border.

Fort Worth, Texas.-Dr. w. B. Col.
Inns, state health officer, announced
Wednesday that he had established a
quarantine along the Texas border to
keep infectious diseases out of the
state.
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
READ THE STORY IN THE
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Washington.-P Wilson in
proclamation designating Thursday,
November rs, as Thanksgiving day,
called attention to the fact that the
United States has been at peace while
most of Europe has been at war
Elmore County Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1910-1915, 1915-11-06
To ReassembIe puma.

Petrograd.-The duma will be reas.
sen1bled on November s for action on
the budget and financial affairs. This
announcement was made after repre-
sensations had been received from
Finance Minister Barke.