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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
National Guard Notes

AS a result of the rousing cam
paign for new recruits which was
instituted this week owing to re-
quirements of the War Department,
Company f now has a full war
strength of 65 enlisted men. All
new recruits should secure copies
of the Infantry Drill Regulations
at Brody's Drug Store and study
same.
Regular drill Tuesday night will
take up work described in Para
graphs AZ to 70, inclusive, and
Paragraphs 1913 to 158 inclusive.
Company f plans to hold a
smoker" in the near future when
general good time will be had by
the men and their invited friends,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
CARNOVALE CONCERT ON FRIDAY
Splendid Program Prepared - Many
Unusual and Pretty Features

The long looked for annual con-
cert known as the 'Carnovale Con-
cert" under the auspices of the
Methodist choir, will be given on
Friday night, January 18th, at 8
p. M. at the Utopia theatre. Re-
hearsals have been in progress
for three months and great care
has been taken to make this con-
cert one of the most unique and
entertaining concerts ever given in
this city.
The Spanish and Italian cos
tunes worn by the company, also
the stage settings, will be an at
tractive feature of the entertain
ment.
The program will embrace Choir
uses from Italian operas, comic
quartets, comic duets, solos, Span
ish serenades, musical readings,
and 20 minute playlet. Read
ings.
The comic quartet, The o. P.
R. A, is graphic portrayal of
the troubles of an opera manager
in selecting his company, while
the comic quartet, The Fortune
Teller, shows the embarrassing
situation of Mistic" who en-
deavors to extricate himself from
the trammels of false prediction.
The program will be greatly sup
plemented by Mr.. G. H. Martin of
Spokane, who is a graduate in
music and who will be heard in a
solo and duet.
Part l of the program will close
with 20 minute playlet entitled
The Happy Pair" by Mrs. FL
lott and Mr.. English.
Part II will open with semi
chorus, odd Madrid" and will
be followed by Spanish and Italian
numbers, closing with the chorus
from Rossini's opera entitled
The Blind Beggars. y" Tickets
will be on sale at Simonds' Drug
Store, so and rs cents.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
JOSEPH ROOKEY WEEDS IN EAST
United in Marriage to Miss Minnie
Brown, Of Park Falls, Wisconsin

A quiet wedding took place on
December 2Sth, at St. Anthony s
Catholic church at Park Falls,
Wisconsin, Rev. FIR. Kieffer offici-
ating, when Miss Minnie Brown,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Brown, and Joseph Rookey, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rookey, of
Boomers Ferry, were united in the
holy bonds of matrimony. The
bride wore stylish travelling suit
of navy blue serge. Miss Gather
inc Brown, sister of the bride,
gowned in white serge, was brides
maid, and brother of the bride
acted as groomsman.
A dainty wedding breakfast was
served by the parents of the bride.
The young couple then left for
Duluth, Superior and St. Paul
where they visited before resuming
their trip. On their way west they
visited at Kalispel, Mont, and al
so at the groom's parents in Bon
ners Ferry. They then left fol
Libby, Mont, where they will
make their future home,
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
Surprise and Farewell Party

A surprise and farewell party
was held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Fisher at Copeland on
Monday evening, January a, in
honor of John Lipp and Ralph
Hibarger, who have been spending
the years end with their uncles,
Mr.. Fred Lipp and Mr.. Ralph
Fisher, respectively.
The earlier part of the evening
was spent in playing games, after
which refreshments were served.
Then Louis Des Voignes enter
tanned the company with several
very fine selections on the piano.
After many good wishes and good
Dyes were said the friends departed
to their homes.
The young men will leave soon
for a trip through California.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
RAISE MONEY FOR DRAINAGE
oaly $3.50 Required to Secure Gov.
eminent Survey for Early Spring

Since the news reached here a
few weeks ago that Engineer Nc
Crory, chief of the department of
drainage investigations of the De-
partment of the Interior, had re-
ported favorably upon the project
of government aid for the drainage
of Kootenai valley lands, and had
offered to conduct, this spring, a
thorough survey and examination
OF the Kootenai valley project at a
cost of about S., 900 providing the
people of this district would raise
$3.50, the people of this district
have been busy raising the sum
asked for.
Spokane men who are interested
in the Kootenai valley land recla-
nation have raised total of $3.50.
About 500 has been raised in and
about Porthill and Copeland is ex-
pected to raise about $50 or 500.
This will leave about $50 which
will be raised by business men and
private citizens of Boomers Ferry.
This remaining sum should be
raised at once, for the survey work
must be done before the spring
thaw The people of this district
cannot afford to pass by this oppor-
tunity of securing government aid.
If you have the future of the Koot-
enai valley at heart, if you are
anxious to see from 10000 to
1000 acres of the richest land in
the world reclsimed, Git is all trib-
utary to the town of Boomers Fer
ry) then forward your subscription
at once to the Herald Office or the
First State Bank of Boomers Ferry.
Every dollar will help and in this
case it will surely be a case of
casting your bread upon the
waters -
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
GOOD Time HAD AT P0RTHILr
Boundary Club Gives Card Party and
Dance on New Years Eve

The Boundary Club" of this
vicinity gave card party and
dance New Years eve, which was
we'll attended. Whist was played
until midnight. Prizes were won
by Miss Alta Bliss and Joe Good
win for the highest scores. After
the games delicious refreshments
were served. Dancing followed for
few hours.
The four districts of this COM
munity started school last Monday
after a week and more of Christmas
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Mcdonald are
the proud parents of fine girl,
which arrived last week.
A very large crowd gathered
here last Saturday night to attend
masquerade ball given in the I. o.
O. F. hall. AT midnight delicious
refreshments were served and
prizes awarded for the two best
costumes.
Mrs. c.. Binder is visiting here
with her husband, who is working
in Camp 10.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
Home Talent Play Tonight

The home talent play entitled
Peaceful Valley" will be given
this evening at Kent's hall under
the auspices of the local company
of the National Guard of Idaho.
The cast of II characters have held
regular rehearsals for the past three
weeks and Director Denee prom
ises Boomers Ferry people treat
in the production this evening
Special scenery has been secured
for the play and music for the eve
ming will be furnished by the
Royal orchestra, a new organiza-
ton with six pieces. The orchestra
will also play for free dance after
the play.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08

The St. Mary's Guild elected
officers yesterday afternoon to serve
for the ensuing year as follows:
Mrs. Ed Rebenstroff, president;
Mrs. H. A. Gale, vice president,
and Mrs. w. d. Baxter, secretary
and treasurer. The meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. o. F..
Howe, who served a delicious lunch
after the business session. Here
after the regular meetings of the
Guild will be held every two weeks.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
Cyrus Ranch Sold

A deal was closed Monday
whereby Mrs. Betsy Hanson be-
came the owner of the George
Cyrus eighty, which lies about
nine miles north of town. The
place contains a number of i'm
provements, including 100 fruit
trees in fine condition, number of
buildings, clearing, ETC., and was
sold for $1,000. Mrs. Hanson is
the mother OF Mrs. Sam Peterson,
and the tract bought adjoins an
eighty owned by Mr.. Peterson. 1t
is understood that Mr.. Cyrus will
move to town and follow his trade,
that of contracting.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
Thomas F. Countryman Opens Offices

Thomas F. Countryman, a re-
cent arrival here from Phillipsburg,
Kansas, where he practioed law
for a period of five years, has de-
cided to open law offices in Bon
ners Ferry and is established in
one of the Office rooms of the Casey
hotel building on the north side.
Mr.. Countryman comes here high
ly recommended as a lawyer and
business man and can confidently
look forward to his share of the
patronage in the district. He is a
brother-in.law Of John l.. Snyder
Of the Ronners Ferry Lumber COM
pany.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
EASTPORT IS A
LIVE DISTRICT
10 Center Of Rich Agricultural, Timber
and Mining Section, and Il Beau
tifully Located
BUSINESS MEN ARE UP-TO-DATE
Is Home Of Railway and Government
Officials

Not many of the people of Bon
ners Ferry have occasion to visit
the town of PASSPORT, which is To-
Gated at the boundary line on the
line of the Spokane International
railway, but those who do visit
this third largest town of Northern
Bonner county have occasion to be
impressed with its beautiful loca-
ton and with the spirit of progress
and geniality displayed by its in
habitants. The inhabitants are
largely government and railroad
employees. The United States GUS
toms and immigration officials live
on the American side of the boun-
dairy line and the Canadian Gus
toms and immigration officials re-
side in Kingsgate, which is really
part of PASSPORT but is divided
from the latter town by the inter
national boundary line. A large
number of four train crews of the
Spokane International railway and
two train crews of the Canadian
Pacific railway make their homes
at PASSPORT and Kingsgate and sew
eral of them have taken up home
steads in that district.
PASSPORT has two we'll stocked
general mercantile stores which
would be a credit to a town much
larger. Charles Redpath is the
pioneer merchant of Passport and
has been the postmaster there for
number of years. Mrs. R. E.
Kuehn is the proprietress of res
taurant and lunch-counter and
just recently built a new store
building where she will keep full
line of general merchandise. Just
across the American line the Saw
yer Brothers have as we'll equipped
and regulated a hotel as is to be
found between PASSPORT and Spo-
kane. A pool room, bar and din
ing room are run in connection
and the proprietors have been re-
peatedly complimented upon the
cleanliness, neatness and service of
their establishment.
Quite large territory is tribu-
tary to Passport and this territory
comprises some very rich and fer
tile agricultural lands. The dis
trict is not thickly settled but tax
en- as whole its settled localities
are as we'll improved as any district
in Northern Idaho. All along the
line of the Spokane International
railway one sees model little farm
houses and some of them are not
little either. w. J. Greenway,
postmaster and merchant of Addie,
for instance, has fine large build
ing which must contain at least is
rooms and which was built but re-
Gently.
Surrounding PASSPORT is the most
beautiful mountain scenery to be
found anywhere in the United
States. This is great game and
fish country and it is claimed that
the mountains carry large deposits
of valuable minerals. Charles Red
path is greatly interested in secur-
ing capital to develop various min
ing propositions which he is as
sured will become, in a short time,
paying districts.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
was unsuccessful, The breaking
Of the deadlock for speaker seems
to have cemsntsd the majority
wing into q compact body,

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The senate of the Idaho legisla-
ture was organized Monday with
Lieutenant Governor H. H. Tay-
lor of Standpoint presiding,
In his opening address to the
solons of the upper house President
Taylor took occasion to declare
that in the prospective investiga-
ton of state house affairs that may
be taken up by the senate and the
house he felt sure that the republi-
can members would so handle it as
to provide credit to the republi-
can party and he pledged the ma
jority wing of the party to that eff
feet.
1t is a pleasure to me, said
President Taylor, to preside over
this body again. You are assem-
bled here as representative of the
people. You may at times believe
you represent your constituents at
home, which is true, but you must
not forget that in the larger sense
you represent the whole state of
Idaho. You have your principles
for which you stand, and refer
to both wings of this body. Let
me say that you gentlemen of the
majority, and the minority, will
receive fair treatment from me as
your presiding officer in impartial
rulings.
The republican party has not
an executive in the chair. l feel
that you gentlemen of the majority
in this assembly and the gentlemen
of the majority in the house repre-
sent the republican party in this
state. In the month of June we
presented our respective candida
cies to the people on the principles
adopted by the party. You gen
tlemen of the majority should take
care to see that those principles
are followed out. The minority
will take care of themselves. You
will be expected to keep to the
party pledges.
The party administration has
been attacked. I feel that ! can
pledge the republican party that
when the facts are brought before
it regarding state matters that the
necessary action will be taken
from reports of committees of both
houses that will be o credit to the
republican party.
The minority should see thai
the majority does its duty and
will expect the minority to assist
me in seeing that the majority does
its duty. But l also expect thai
the majority will see that no occa
sion arises for such action on my
part. y
The senate further organized by
electing Senator John w. Har'
president pro tenn, and S. D. Tay
lor, formerly of Boomers Ferry
was elected secretary of the senate
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
Mrs. Bush Entertains

Mrs. G.. w. Bush was hostess
Tuesday afternoon at a delightful
Kensington at which she enter
tanned a number of her friends in
honor of her daughterin-law, Mrs.
George Bush, of Standpoint, who
has been visiting here during the
holidays. A delicious lunch was
served at the conclusion of very
pleasant afternoon.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
BOUNDARY COUNTY BILL
INTRODUCED WEDNESDAY

The Boundary county division bill the first
to be introduced the house of the Idaho legislature Wdnes
day morning and the bill fathered by the
county representatives CARAT Conner and York Assur-
this city from Boise the effect that it
coded in the house in the bill will be
passed by large majority At time has the of
securing the division of Bonner seemed any brighter
The local county division committee of the Kootenai Val
ley Commercial Club had committee out yesterday and
today soliciting funds which will be used promote the in
of county division The committee plans raise
900 at least and to send local Boise
give all assistance in their the of the
Every citizen of Boomers Ferry and vicinity should
be public spirited enough contribute something
this fund.- and ali contributions should be given A. c.
Moore treasurer of the county division committee The ci
of this district afford this point
the and should rally the support of the
county division committee and give time and money with
hearty eew enterprise that much
individual.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08

County Superintendent of
Schools Ramsey passed through
town yesterday on his way to Port
hill where he will attend the dedi-
cation of fine new brick school
house which was recently COM
pleted there and which will be ded-
icated Saturday night, when ded-
icatory program will be rendered.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08

A new postofhce will soon be es-
tablished on the w. w. Carlock
ranch, which lies about seven miles
out on the Boomers Ferry Copeland
road, Mr.. Carlock having received
his appointment as postmaster
Monday. The new Office will be
known rs the Kenney postoaice.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1915-01-08
CONNOR WINS
SPEAKERSHIP
Benner County Man Elected After
Spirited Contest in Caucus Makes
an Excellent Impression
REPUBLICANS WILL CLEAN HOUSE
So Announce Both Speaker Conner and
President Taylor in Addresses

The 18th session of the Idaho
legislature organized last Monday
at Boise by carrying out the COM
plete republican program as decid-
ed upon in caucus. Representative
A. H. Conner of Standpoint was
elected speaker of the House over
Ernest Anderson of Canyon, dem
ocrat, on a straight party vote OF
81 to 2S, and John w. Hart of
Menan was chosen president pro
TEN of the senate over f. M. Pug
mire of Bear Lake with a vote of
20 to II.
The election of Representative
Conner to the speakership of the
House puts an exceptionally strong
man as presiding officer over that
body, and brings no small degree
of satisfaction to this section of the
state, both because of the honor
conferred upon a deserving Bonner
county man, and in view of Speak
er Connor's wellknown sentiments
in favor of county division.
Both the republican and demo-
cratic members of the legislature
met in caucus prior to the organi-
cation of the legislature and fought
out in caucus the election of party
nominees for the various offices of
the two houses. Speaker Conner
won out in caucns over two other
candidates, Peter G. Johnston of
Bingham county, and c. F..
Koelsch of Ada county.
On the first ballot for speaker in
caucus Conner led by vote of IA
to IL over Johnston, and Koelsch
received six votes. Johnston
jumped to the lead on the second
ballot, and on the succeeding ball
lots up to and including the ninth
the vote stood, Johnston Is, Con-
nor 10, Koelsch a. For some time
the caucus was deadlocked on the
election of speaker and the vote
shifted more or less up to the 25th
ballot, when Connor was elected.
As stated above his election in the
House followed on straight party
vote. He was put in nomination
in the House by his colleague, Rep
resentative G.. w. York of Sand
point.
At the organization of the House
and after thanking the members
for honoring him, Speaker Conner
made one of the most direct, force
full and business-like speeches ever
pronounced at the beginning of a
legislative session in Idaho, accord
ing to the Boise papers. Il am
peculiarly the choice of the repub-
licans of this House" he said
and it is the duty of the republi-
cans to investigate charges made
AGAINST their state government dur
ing the campaign. They should
investigate at once, without wait
ing for any grand jury. l shall
preside over this House and con.
strue the rules to the best of my
ability absolutely fairly and i'm.
partially. Rules are for the con
venience of the majority and the
protection of the minority. We
shall fulfill every pledge made in
our platform. The republican.
should, can aud will clean house
gentlemen.
The democratic minority wins
held a caucus to form combina
ton with republican members te
take from the speaker power to ap
point the standing committees, bu
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
The German American Agreement

It appears that in finding with the mutual acquiescence of the United Germany in regard to submarine warfare, British cousins are presuming too much upon the relationship Probably development of the dispute between Berlin and Washington short of a break between the two governments would have been a disappointment London.
 Its dissatisfaction therefore. with such an agree fact that it does include merchantmen in the without warning. The immunity applies, according to the verbal German statement, only to passenger vessels, the understanding being that are cerned only to vessels carrying American
 Technically the British have ground to stand If construction the international law is right immunity belongs to all 'unarmed unressting vessels of whatever character alty. Our first note the Lusitana incident made no distinction though would have interested ourselves in the sinking that vessel if there had been Americans aboard.
 We have since insisted upon the observance of international law only far guarantees safety American citizens, The rest we have conceded to Germany something with which we have no direct concern.
 We cannot be to interfere further with the effectiveness of such submarine blockade the British Isles the German Submarines may be able to establish Even American property on British merchantmen is guaranteed against de- struction. Question may be raised liability such destruction, but that can be adjusted. The American life is a different matter.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

is these preparations defense would be imma- teriaI to the average He would permit, with out, caring about way another the gov he is willing O humor the government within sonable limits.
 Then, the pacifist to that there is really less danger It certain he believes, United States will attack a foreign nation and the European is leaving foreign nations in such weakened state that they will be powerless attack
 If is so, why do the pacifists return O their original positions? If there is less dan ger of war than ever, and if there any danger of why increase the army establish ment to 100000 men, why maintain any army beyond the requirements of police duty? Why maintain navy at all?
 The statement that the United States will in the poltroonery of the people of the United States Whether would should attack a foreign depend the conduct of foreign nations toward Any red-booded American would al insult told that he would never, any circumstances. wrong done him. Here we have the insult administered to several mil lions -blooded Americans.
 The pacifist has misinterpreted believe, fully views the average man." he pacifist go along any country and interview any ten men he would find than entertaining such view.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-04
Ripping Rhymes
By Walt Mason
B BEAU

Much bunk is sprung concerning beauty, as something that won't keep; and writers alecky, gaIooty, insist it'' out skin deep Far better have con- science tender, that balks at sin and lies, than all the glamor and the splen dor of shining hail and eyes Rar bet ter have a love of duty. heart with virtue warm, than win ribbon blu for beauty or have a queenly form Why not have both, good looks and vir- tue, clean teeth and sterling worth? The combination will not hurt you, or raise unseemlv mirth. It's good to send the heather shekels, but that's no req son why you ought to wear lot of freckcls, or have a squinting eye. It's good to help our neighbors, always, but seek the barber, too; the saint who doesn't trim his galways obstructs the fairest view. Good women may con vert the rowdy and rescue burning brands, but if the gowns they wear are doWdy, the world indiffrent stands. Be clean within, exclaims the preach CT: the worldling vain retorts Desire to be a moral teacher is no excuse for warts"