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The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
Not a Surprise Weddino.

Washington.-Some time before President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt are married formal announce ment of the da.e and place will be made. This was stated scmi-officialIy in order to set at rest unfounded re- ports that they might be married with in a few days.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
War Orders Destroyed.

Cleveland.- characterization was begun here of fire which caused S5OO00 damage in the plant of the National Carbon Company, engaged in filling war orders Warehouses containing goods ready for shipment to Europe were consumed
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
Treasure Shin Arrives.

New York-fhe Red Star liner Lapland arrived here with s2.50O, 900 in gold, consigned to local bankers. Passengers said the vessel was escort ed virtually all during the voyage by Bl .tish cruisers.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
3o 900 Teachers in Army

Paris.-Since the beginning of the war 1000 French school teachers have been killed on the battlefield and B. 0VO have been out of service. The number of mobilzed teachers is 30.- 0OO There have been TOO of them cited in army orders.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
k-7 Makes Lonq Trip.

Honolulu.-The K-7, one of the four submarines that left San Francisco made the voyage without as sistance, establishing a new long distance cruising record for United States submarines.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
British Submarines Rnsx

London.-British submarines have cleared the Baltic sea and the Gulf of Bothnia entirely of German merchant ships, Says a dispatch from Copen- hagen.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Dover inheritances are not taxable under the state inheritance tax laws. according to a decision handed down by the Supreme Court The decision was in a suit from Lawrence county to collect inheritance tax alleged to be due upon the dover interests of a widow in the estate of her deceased husband. 11e suit was instigated by R. c. McDaniels, state treasurer, agaInst Mrs. Fairbelle Byrkett.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Senator Leorge W. Garrett of Oko- Iona, chairman of the committee ap- pointed by the last legislature to au- dit all state offices, paid a visit to Little Rock. Senator Garrett said he does not know when the committee will meet to make a final report on it's Investigations The report will con- tain recommendation to the next leg islature regarding the handling of ac- counts in state offices and other mat. ters which the committee believes should be remedied.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Attorney General Wallace Davis gave out his first official opinion in which he held that the county judge Of Montgomery county can order the county seat election petitioned for by residents of Womble. despite an ap- peal from the courts decision grant ing the petition. He further held, how gomery county may, on sufficient grounds hold up the election until dis position of the appeal
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Attornews over tue state are still pounding on tho worK done by the last Arkansas Legislature. UT to date aoout F measures passed by that body have been assailed in the courts for one cause or another, principally, however, upon constitutional grounds. The latest effort along those lines IS contained in brief just filed in the supreme court attacking the act of the last Legislature giving juries discre. tion to assess death penalty or life term in the penitentiary in capita, cases.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Commissioner of Labor J. C. Clary is sending to all Arkansas corpora lions blanks to be filled out and re- turned to hls office, showing the num- Der of employees, their wages and other labor conditions. The blanks are to be returned before January l. 1916. A penalty of $50 may be as sessed against each corporation fail ing to properly till out and return them.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Two hundred and forty.four cases of whiskey found stored in a barn on South Eighteenth street at Fort Smith several weeks ago, must be re- moved from Arkansas by November 1. or Sheriff Glaud Thompson will be or oered to destroy it, according to Judge Paul Little. After the seizure the Ii. quor was claimed by NJ Munder. for nerly in the saloon business here.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
Vesuvius in Eruption.

Naples.-The activity of Mount ve- suvius has increased in violence. Shocks of earthquake are being felt in the neighboring villages.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The state penitertiary board is considering two or three propositions for the purchase of convict farm for white convicts, and it is believed that a deal for one of the farms offered will be closed within the next week or 10 days. The farm. it is said, is To- cated near England, Lonoke county
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
Another Britisher Do,Up

London-The British steamer Hali- zones, 5,093 tons gross, has been sunk. Her crew was saved.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
German Trawlers Taken.

Lndon. Twenty-four German tranlers have been captured and taken Into Grimsby since September Is.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

pr. Harry w. Crane of the Eugenics Record Office, who is tt work on the survey, will leave to investigate the condition of the feeble minded in the northeast part of the state, and will spend several weeks there before re- turning to continue the work of ana l.zing the records of the State Hospi tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The State Department of Public h. s,ructton licensed Dennis Williams as county examiner of Scott county. He succeeds c. Henderson, who died re gently.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, said he will not appoint a successor to Robert w. Hutchins, deputy com missioner, before the last week Tn Oc- tober. MT. Hutchins' regination takes effect November l.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Mrs A. C. Gibson, stenographer in the office of the State Department of Education, resigned to take effect No vember l. Miss Wanda Sturdevant was appointed to succeed her Mrs. Gibson will join her husband, who has bee in Denver, Colo, the last year because of poor health.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
British Steamer Sunk.

London-The British steamer Sa- lerno has been sunk The crew was saved
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The State Burning Board, composed of Governor Hays, Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges anu State Auditor w. F. Dickinson, canceled warrants totaling $2,9S3 ,S6977, which were cashed during the quarter ending Sep tember 30, 1.45.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The governor issued a proclamation relieving Charles Lockeny of Pike county from serving 90 days in jail and paying a S100 fine for wife aban. donment on condition that he return to his wife and support his family.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

w. B. Sorrels of Pine Bluff, candi- date for the Senate from Jefferson county, was the first candidate fora state or district o...De to file his cleo tion pledge with the secretary of state in compliance with the corrupt prac- tices act of 1913.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21
FOR HURRIED READERS.

That the production or zinc in the state during 1915 practically will dou- ble the production in the last eight years and that the value this year will almost equal that of all produced since 1907 is the prediction Of John Il. Page, commissioner of mines, man ufaetures and agriculture From fig ures furnished by John :. Fuller. state mineralogist, MT. Page estimates the production for the first nine months in 1915, which ended September 30 at 4,500 tons, with value of $270,- 900. He predicts the production dur ing the last three months this year will more than double that of the first nine months and that the total for the year wlA be 10000 tons with value of $600,000. The production for the eight years preceding 1915 was 5.0S1 tons, with value of $669.7 TOT.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Robert Lancaster, an employe of the 101 Ranch show who was convicted of forgery in Hot Sprisgs, while the show was in that clty last April and sen fenced to two years, was pardoned by Governor Hays.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Governor Hays pardoned Frank Smith of Sevier county, sentenced last July to two years for grand larceny. and Chess Booker Pulaski county negro boy, sentenced March to one year for assault with intent to kill.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Governor Hays pardoned Marvin Collier of Johnson county, sentenced last April to IS months in the peniten- tiary for assault with intent to kill.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Plans fc- an increased attendance at the next meeting of the State : eachers' Association in Little Rock, April 6, and s, were mace at a meet ing of the Executive Committee of the association in the office of George B. Cook, state superintendent of pub lie instruction.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Contractors began work on a s20. .0O0 school building at Cabot to be com. pleted January b. 1916. according to the contract. The building will be up to date in every respect.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The F. c. Wehrfritz Machinery and Supply Company of = tile Rock filed notice of dissolution.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

On recommendations of the prose cutting attorney, charges of accessory before the fact in the killing of Jesse Patton were dismissed against Kelley Dickson at Hope.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

A cotton gin owned by Whit Martin was burned at Ozark. The origin of the fire is said to be incendiary. A man was seen leaving the plant about g o'clock. The loss is s6,O0O. with no insurance.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

There is big demand for the wal nut logs of Ozark county just now and fancy prices are being paid. Much of the walnut timber Is made into gun. stocks for the allied army.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

All that remains for the city of Pine Puff to secure $50.00 from Eastern capitalists on an issue of that much scrip with per cent interest deduct ed, is for the City Council to ratify the agreements and contract which have been signed by the mayor and city clerk.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The Des Arc Oil Mill, capitalized at S6O,00G, filed articles of incorporation.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Three thousand acres of wheat will o5 planted in the Harrisburg territory this year.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Jackson county will this year follow the lead of the Memphis Business Mems Club. Let Arkansas feed her self" will again be the slogan.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Clyde Mack, business man of Para Grove. have ordered machinery for opening up a coal mine near Gaines. vile, this county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Faulkner county,s bloodhounds. which were purchased by the Quorum Court, have died
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

l.. W. Warneke was gored by A bull at the cattle pens of the Mount Ida fair last week
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The Arkansas Lime Company of RuudeIs has accepted contracts for 5,200 tons of glass sand to be deliver ed this autumn and winter This is the largest contract for glass sand ever placed in this part of the coun- try There are immense deposits of this sand in Izard county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Many cherry trees in Mountain View are in bloom for the second time this year and some have green fruit on them
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Taking it's cue from Little Rock Pine Bluff is trying to borrow Sf00. Oy, on city scrip pa ble in three years and do business on a cash basis If the scheme goes through the city will save from $7,000 to 10000 year and city employees and city bills will be paid in cash.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

During the Columbia county fair, the Magnolia News is published daily.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Miss Emily E. Sloane, daughter of Henry T. Sloane. millionaire carpet manufacturer Of New York. has gone to France. where she is to become the bride of Baron Amaury de la Grange, who is a captain in the French army and at present fighting in tne trenches. It is said the wedding will take place in Paris. Miss Sloane, as secretary of the Lafayette fund, did much to aid the French soldiers and expects to take up the work of finding places for permanently injured sol diers
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Clyde Robinson at Blytheville has harvested the seed from his 100 acres of sunf1owers. His crop averages l. 900 pounds per acre. The present price of seed is about four cents per pound, but MT Robinson is holding his for higher market. But for the wind storm of last August his crop would have been 50 per cent more
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

About 150 cars of apples have been shipped from Springdale thus far this season. The largest single days ship ment was on October 5, when nine cars went forward
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

A large pocket of gas was struck in the test oil well at Alma last week
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Petition for Road District No. I in Crittenden county has been granted by Judge J. 5. Thompson and the work of building a new network of roads leading up to the Harahan bridge pre- liminary to it's opening next June will start at once. The expense is borne by the land owners.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

J. C. Woody's dog ran a rabbit into Q hollow log near Marshall. Mir. Woody, to scare the rabbit, pounded on the log. The pounding developed the fact that the log was inhabited by two large rattlesnakes and II young ones. The snakes were killed and the rabbit escaped.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Work preliminary to developing test oil wells near Belfast, Grant county. is under way.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Charles Robinson of Wynne caught a coot near his office and placed 1t in watering tank. The coot gave residents of Wynne samples of quick and fancy diving A puff of smoke from cigar was enough to send the coot under water
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

A. c. Harris has installed grist mill if connection with his gin at Hensley
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

The Beck Telephone Company has been organized to construct a long, distance line from Memphis to Hughes, in St. Francis county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

A movement has been started by the City National bank to establish bonded warehouse in Fort Smith to be used in financing industrial corpora tions.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Boone county has 5,152 pupils en- rolled in her schools. All of these are white children, as there are no negroes in Boone county.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Fifty of the 50 -ee plants in the state probably will be induced to buy dressed hogs from farmers during the fall and winter, according to Law renee Foot. special agent in market ing of the United States Department of Agriculture, MT. Foot estimates that 5000 hogs will be marketed in this way during the season.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

Members of the Leslie Fruit and Berry Growers Association received 16 cents per bushel net for their peaches thls year
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21

John Evans. agd 75, an ex-Confed. crate of lzard county, rode 35 miles one day recently to asa.st in cleaning a neighborhood graveyard.
The Monticellonian., 1915-10-21


 RuGdels has accepted contracts for 5,200 tons Of glass sand to be deliver ed this autumn and winter. This is the largest contract for glass sand ever placed in this part of the coun. try. There are immense deposits of this sand in IZard county
 Petition for Road District No l in Crittenden county has been granted by Judge J. $. Thompson and the work of building new network of roads leading up to the Harahan bridge pre- liminary to its opening next June will start at once. The expense is borne by the land owners.
 Clyde Robinson at Blytheville has harvested the seed from his 100 acres of sunfiowers. His crop averages l. 900 pounds per acre. The present price of seed is about four cents per pound. but Mir. Robinson is holding his for higher market. But for the wind storm of last August his crop would have been 50 per cent more.
 There is a big demand for the wal nut logs of Ozark coun.y just now and fancy prices are being paid. Much of the walnut timber is made into gun stocks for the allied army. On recommendations of the prose cutting attorney, charges of accessory before the fact in the killing of Jesse Patton were dismissed against Kelley Dickson at Hope.
 Clyde Mack. business man of Para gould, and Will Grooms of Beach Grove, have ordered machinery for opening up coal mine near Gaines. vile, this county.
 About 150 cars of apples have been shipped from Springdale thus far this season. The largest single days ship ment was on October 5, when nine cars went forward
 A movement has been started by the City National bank to establish a bonded warehouse in Fort Smith to be used in financing industrial corpora tions.
 The Beck Telephone Company has been organized to construct a long distance line from Memphis to Hughes. in St. Francis county. John Evans. agd 75, an ex-Confed- crate of lzard county. rode 35 miles one day recently to as3.st in cleaning neighborhood graveyard
 Members of the Leslie Fruit and Berry Growers Association received 16 cents per bushel net for their peaches thls year
 Three thousand acres of wheat will Jo planted in the Harrisburg territory this year.
 During the Columbia county fair, the Magnolia News is published daily.
 large pocket of gas was struck in the test oil well at Alma last week.
 Fifty of the 50 -ee plants in the state probably will be induced to buy dressed hogs from farmers during the fall and winter, according to Law renee Foot. special agent in market. ing of the United States Department of Agriculture, MT Foot estimates that 5000 hogs will be marketed in this way during the season.
 Boone county has 5,152 pupils en- rolled in her schools. All of these are white children AS thare are m nagraaa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-17
RECEIVER HARRIS REPORTS
BIG BUSINESS At LAND OFFICE

Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. Il. Harris came
up from BIackfoot last Saturday TO
attend the Jones' Robinson wedding,
which occurred Tuesday night. They
returned home Wednesday.
In talking 10 the Examiner editor
while here, Mr.. Harris sald that
there seemed 10 be no let up Of work
ct the Blackfoot land ofiice. Filings
on honesteads are coming In from
every county In this land Office dis
tFlct in unexpected numbers. From
Bear Lake county alone there have
been close 10 $50 homestead applica-
tLons filed since the first Of Last Jam
uary. These filings represent IN
acreage OF over $1,000.
While here MFR. Harris, who Ii
grand chancellor Of the knights Of
Phythias grand grand lodge IN Ida
no, met with the members Of Idanha
lodge Monday night 1T an Informs
s3sslOh. Dir. Harris gave > pleasing
talk regarding some Of the work hs
had outlined to carry through hi
term or Office. "A luncheon and smok
er were enjoyed during the evening
Mr. Harris will leave in q few week.
for Northern Idaho 10 visit ali of tht
lodges In that section Of the state.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-17
Large Enrolment a / High School

The Montpelier public schools OPP
ened last Monday morning in the
Washington and High School build
ings. The new Lincoln building 10
now so nearly completed that II 10
safe to say that school will open IN 1t
on Monday morning, Sept. 9th.
The enrolment Mt the high school
last Monday WAS I'D, which IL ten
more than enrolled an the first day
last year. superintendent Stevenson
Is OF the opinion thai by the end Of
the fret month the enrolment In the
high school will reach the hundred
mark.
The total enroIImant In the grades
In the two buildings last Monday was
234. -
Pupils who expect 70 receive the
benefit of their last promotions should
bear in mind that they must enter
school not later than the second week,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-17
Death Of Miss Maud Nelson

Miss Maud Nelson died last Sun
day nc the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Heber Nelson Of Blooming
ton. Deceased was 10 years OF age.
At the time she wax taken down with
her fatal illness, nine weeks ago, she
was employed as nurse In the Mont
pelier hospital, IN which capacity
she had served for ten months. Her
illness was early dlagonised 80 bowel
trouble and everything possible was
done 20 relieve her suffering. About
two weeks ago she was removed to
the home Of her parents, where her
condition continued 20 grow worse
until death ended her suffering last
Sunday morning.
A post norton exanlnatl0n, which
was conducted Sunday evening By
Drs. Ashley and Fl ottendorf, reveal
ed that the cause Of death was due
10 structure Of the bowels.
The deceased WIS "A young lady o
IovabIe disposition, and her uDtimeis
death brought dep sorrow TO tn
hearts Of her ulany friends. He
funeral services we're held a. Bloom
ington meeting House last Tuesdal
afternoon At one o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-17
T. N. Winters Buys CIafk GrOcerY

Martin Winters has purchased the
stock and business Of the Clark Groe-
cry company, and will continue the
grocery business ut tho old stand, the
Ritter block al the corner Of Main and
Fourth streets. VIM. o. Clark, who
has conducted the business for the
past threa years, willdevote bis time
during the next couple Of months In
looking after his dry farm and also
his fathers ranch. Mr.. Winters,
who IL well known 20 the people oi
this county. will no doubt enjoy .
liberal share Of the public patronage
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-17

At meeting OF the school board.
which was held last Monday night
J. w. Crockett and F. L. Cruikshank,
the newly elected members, took the
osths OF Office. Some routine bust
ness Was disposed of, but the election
Of . chairman. clerk and treasurer
was deferred until a later meeting.
Miss Anna Spongberg of Pocatello,
passed through Montpelier last Nom
day on No. rs, on route TO Boston, DO
enter the New England Conservatory
of Music for special instrumental
and vocal course during the ensuing
year. Mrs. Spongberg accompanied
her TO this city for short visit with
relatives ard friends.
The ice pond, which ia being con.
structed for the Pacific Fruit lex.
press company at this place, viii
cover 20 acres. Water with which TO
I'LL the pond will be secured from q
well which is to be 40 feet deep and
l2x19 feet in dimension. The water
viii be raised from the we'll by means
Of pump operated by electricity.
The stork reports the arrival Of
new babies at the following homes
during the past week: A daughter
ut the home OF w. II. ChrismAn OF
this city, son at the home OF Cliff
ford Cook of this city, n son at the
home of Dave Brown of LanArk,
son at the home OF w. K. White OF
Border. q son ut the home OF Ed
Homer of Dingle.
Charlie Hager, Fred Hanson, Geo.
Spongberg and @. j Brinkmire re-
turned Tuesday from ak weeks
overland trip to the Yellowstone
park. They were two weeks longer
on the trip than they expected TO be,
owing to the breaking of two wheels
their first week out from Montpelier,
bad roads and other difficulties too
numerous TO mention.
Mrs. T. @. Mashburn and Miss
Helen Cherry left Tuesday morning
for months visit at the San Fran
cisco exposition and other points in
California. They went by way of
Los Angeles. At Las Vegas, Nevada.
they were joined by Miss Helen
Davis, who has been visiting there
for the past month with her sister,
Mrs. Dell Hampton.
sThe Exploits of Elaine' at Mont
pelier theatre each Wednesday night
A good sized audience was in atten.
dance at the violin recital given by
Arnold and Master Archie Tueller III
the Montpelier Theatre last night
Each number was well received and
the Tuellers are to be complimented
for the manner in which they rem
dered the works of tie masters. Mis-
Lydia Nielsen who was the pianis
rendered very pleasing selection
besides playing the accomplishments