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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
A HOT LETTER

Twenty-odd years ago when the
Consolidated Implement company OF
Salt Lake had George A. Snow for
manager, one Sorenson living in
Utah bought a wagon of the company
and gave his note for part of the
purchase price. Now this man Sor-
enson was a good steady guy, but
incapable of starting bank because
of a reason. Along in the fall he
saw the need Of a grubstake for the
winter and hired his body out to
one Larson, a sheepman, and 1t was
Sorenson's job to herd the sheep.
Larson planned to winter his sheep
on the Nevada desert, and when the
Sorenson note was due they could
not find him. The collector traced
him and finally got letter from his
employer, Mr.. Larson, saying that
Sorenson was working for him and
that if he staid with his job until
the first of February he would have
enough to cancel the note, and that
he had made an agreement to that
effect with Sorenson. In addition to
that. Sorenson had turned the wagon
over to him fo.' use and safe keep
luS, anu Ldl oOl "Oulu 5uoiu
payment of the note by the first Of
February anyhow. When this letter
arrived in the office at Salt Lake, the
following correspondence ensued be-
tween the general manager and Mr..
Larson:
Shows letter to Larson: eve have
your letter of the sixteenth inst, and
note that you agree to pay the Sor-
enson note out of his wages If he
works till the first Of February, and
II he does not, then you agree to
pay it by reason of your having pos
session of the wagon. We have at
tached your letter to Sorenson's note
and hereby make it part Of the
contract for settlement, and trust
that we shall receive your remittance
early in February if not sooner"
Larson's letter to Snow: II just
got your insulting letter insinuating
that my word is not good. don't
care wether you attach my letter
to Sorenson's note or to your shirt
tail. I expect to do just what said
| would"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
Three City Contracts that Tell Story Of Ring
Contract Required Of Trego by the
City

Contract Required Of Trego by the
City
This agreement made and entered
into this first day of June, 1915,
by and between the City of Black
foot, Idaho, q municipal corporation,
by its proper and duly authorized
officers, party of the first part, and
Byrd Trego, proprietor and publisher
of the idaho Republican, of Black
foot, Idaho, party of the second part.
"Witnesseth: That for and in con-
sideration of the City of Blackfoot,
party Of the first part, designating
The Idaho Republican as the official
paper of said city, the said Byrd
Trego, party of the second part, here
by covenants and agrees that he will
publish in The Idaho Republican free
of cost to the City of Blackfoot, all
ordinances, legal and other notices
and publications directed by the
mayor, city council or other officers
of the City of Blackfoot, for and dur
ing the term Of two years from the
eighteenth day Of May, 1915, to the
eighteenth day of May, 1917.
1t is mutually agreed that the City
of Blackfoot has, by proper minutes
and in accordance with law, officially
designated the said Idaho Republic
can as the official paper of the City
of Blackfoot.
The party Of the second part here
by specifically valves all defects or
irregularities in the proceedings, If
any such exist, by which such paper
was designated; and further valves
his right to claim damages or pay
ment for publication of any of the
notices or publications aforesaid, dur
ing said term by reason of the fact
that no money consideration Is nam
ed herein; and hereby specifically
contracts that he will not present
any bill, statement or other claim of
indebtedness against the City of
Blackfoot, for, or on account of,
printing of any such publications,
nor will he bring suit in any court
to recover any sum or amount what
soever for the publication of any of
the said ordinances, notices or pub
LEGATIONS.
It is mutually agreed that the con-
sideration for this contract is the
designation of said paper as the Of
fetal paper of the City Of Blackfoot,
and that such designation Is a valu-
able consideration and valuable as
set to the said party of the second
part.
1.-The said Byrd Trego, party Of
second part, hereby agrees that this
contract shall extend to and be bind
ing upon his heirs, executors, admin
istrators, successors and assigns, so
far as the Idaho Republican" is con-
cerned, and in the event that said
newspaper shall suspend publication,
the party of the first part shall have
the right to designate another paper
and terminate this contract without
prejudicing its rights to bring suit
against the party Of the second part
for the recovery of the amounts
necessarily expended in securing the
official publications of the City OF
Blackfoot, during the balance of the
said term. -.
In witness whereof, the said
parties have executed this agreement
in duplicate this first day of June,
1915.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT,
"By E. T. Peck, Mayor.
ATTEST: Roy S. DeKay, Clerk"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
Contract Offered by Trego

1
This agreement, made and enter
ed into this thirtieth day of June,
1915, by and between the City of
Blackfoot, a municipal corporation of
Bingham county, Idaho, by its proper
and duly authorized officers party
of the first part, and Byrd Trezo,
proprietor and publisher of The Ida
no Republican, a newspaper of Black
foot, Bingham county, Idaho, party
of the second part.
"Witnesseth: That for and In con-
sideration of the sum of one dollar
in hand paid by the party of the
first part to the party Of the second
part, the receipt whereof Is hereby
acknowledged, and for the further
consideration of the said City of
Blackfoot, the party of the first part
herein, designating The Idaho Re-
publican as the official paper of said
city, the said Byrd Trego, party of
the second part, hereby covenants
and agrees that he will publish in
The Idaho Republican free Of cost
to the City of Blackfoot, all ordi-
nances, legal and other notices and
publications, directed by the mayor,
city council or other officers of the
city, which is proper city business,
for and during the term Of two years
from the eighteenth day of May,
1915, to the eighteenth day of May,
1917.
at is mutually agreed that the
City of Blackfoot has by proper min
utes and in accordance with law,
fully DESIGNATED the said Idaho Re-
publican as the official paper Of the
City of Blackfoot.
"The party of the second part here
by specifically valves all defects or
irregularities in the proceedings, If
any such exist, by which said paper
was designated as the official news
paper of said city, and further valves
| his right, or any right to claim pay
ment for the publication Of any Of
the notices or publications above
mentioned during said term.
at is mutually agree between the
parties hereto that the designation
herein made of all ordinances, legal
and other notices and publications
ulTGCL0u ny IuC uldyOl ohu SAIJ SOuA
Gil and other officers, and referred to
as city business, does not include
blanks or supplies that may be used
by the city in transacting it's bust
ness.
"It is further mutually agreed be-
tween the parties hereto that this
contract shall extend to and be bind
ing upon the said Bryd Trego, second
party hereto, for the full term men
toned herein, but in case OF sale OF
said paper, or suspension of publ
cation thereof; or upon the death
of the second party hereto, this con-
tract to become complete and ended
and of no further force and effect.
I'm witness whereof, the said
parties hereto have executed this
agreement in duplicate this fifteenth
day of June, 1915.
"CITY OF BLACKFOOT,
Observation-Disclosures
BYRD TREGO,
"Party of the Second Part.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
ARE YOU
IRISH

The Irish question will not down.
Sir Edward Carson having joined the
agitators in England who are trying
to have CONSUMPTION applied to Ire
land, new crisis threatens, with the
possibility of a new revolution in the
scrappy little island. 1t is predicted
that a move to CONSUMPTION will
throw Ireland into control of the
Sim Feiners, whose cause was rather
strengthened than hurt by the loss
of some of their leaders, in the re-
cent riots.
There is not a large population in
the Emerald Isle, less than five mil
lions in 1911, but what there is
maintains as strong spirit Of ma
tionality as any people that has yet
struggled for independence. Ireland
was conquered by the British in the
twelfth century and ever since held
only by the skin of the teeth, one
might say, for instructions and riots
have been as common in the unfor-
tunate isle as famine.
The Sim Feiners were organized
chiefly to preserve the native Ian
guage and foster Irish art and drama.
As a party they were not to blame
for the last uprising, altho certain
of their members were drawn into
the affair by other hotheads, and
lost either their lives or their per-
sonal liberty. At the same time the
Irish cause gained complete set OF
martyrs, which by no means hinders
any national struggle, but instead
gives incentive for fight to even the
more contented populace.
There is strong natural tendency
toward art in the Irish character, as
in Poland's case, coupled with self
sustaining fire of rebellion against
constraint. Great things may yet be
expected of these two submerged peo-
pies when the final Encouragement Is
made in Europe. Irishmen are noted
for their wit and brilliance, and yet
their education has been in English
hands and not much forwarded as
a whole They are great people
to teach themselves; they are clan
nish and they cling to their side of
every controversy right or wrong.
But also they have been divided
amongst themselves, and while the
spark Of race integrity has been kept
alive at home, many Of their great
men have transferred their energies
to building the British empire and
developing America. And yet the
Irish cause looks up. The Irish type
Is outstanding. enduring and stub
born, always characteristic of race.
1t is a mistake to think that such
n nationality can be merged into
another.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

never been any indication of dis
position to take advantage of the
public interest and pad his bills.
Mr.. Young manifests an even
tempered interest in the substantial
development of the county and it's
resources, and takes pride in hav-
ing his work correct and lasting.
In the election of two years ago the
people gave Mr.. Young a vote of con-
fidence by electing him county sur
veyor against a man who had held
the place and whose bills had often
been subject Of contention and
criticism and sometimes had to be
cut. Events that followed the cleo
ton gave assurance to the public that
they had made no mistake in electing
Mr.. Young.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
, Contract Required Of His Paper by
| the City

, Contract Required Of His Paper by
the City
This agreement made and entered
into this twentieth day of July, 1915,
by and between the City OF Black
foot, Idaho, a municipal corporation,
by its proper and duly authorized
officers, party of the first part, and
the Optimist Publishing company, Of
Blackfoot, Idaho, by William Dooley,
manager, party of the second part.
"Witnesseth: That for and in con-
sideration Of the sum of twenty-five
cents per inch, (25c) per inch, to
be paid to by the party of the first
part to the party of the second part,
for the publication of all ordinances,
legal and other notices and publica-
lions, the party Of the second part
agrees that all ordinances, legal and
other notices and publications, so d.
rected by the mayor, city council and
other officers of the city for publ
E, LEGATION as city business shall be pub
lished by the party of the second
part in the 'Optimist'
published at Blackfoot, Idaho, for
the sum of twenty-five cents (25c)
per vertical inch in single column
measure, consisting of not less than
ten inches COY lines of nonpariel
type, or its equivalent, or sixty words
to the inch for each insertion; dur
ing the tenn from the twentieth day
of July, 1915, to the eighteenth day
Of May, 1917.
"It is mutually agreed between the
parties hereto that If for any reason
city printing at the request OF city
officials Is set up and published In
any manner other than as herein
heretofore provided, the fee for pub
fishing said city business shall not
in any event exceed the sum OF
twenty-five cents (25c) per vertical
inch, single column measure.
'It Is further mutually agreed be-
tween the parties hereto that this
contract shall extend to and be bind
ing upon The Optimist Publishing
company or its successors and assigns
for the full term mentioned herein.
In witness whereof, the said parties
hereto have executed this agreement
in duplicate this twentieth day OF
July, 1915.
CITY OF BLACKFOOT,
"By e. T. Peck, Mayor.
Attest: Roy S. DeKay, Clerk, party
of the first part.
"OPTIMIST PUBLISHING CO.,
by VIM. Dooley, Manager.
Party of the second part"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

am So years old; have been
farmer and school teacher most Of
my life; have studied and practiced
law for six years in Illinois. I &C
quired half a section of land south
west of Moreland, this county, I'M
der the enlarged homestead act, and
all of my interests are in this county.
My bushes affairs are in such condi-
ton that if elected probate Judge I
can devote all my time to the work
of the office.
Respectfully,
ADV w. H. KELLER.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
CHOICE FARM FOR SALE

A mile and quarter east Of Black
foot lies we'll developed farm OF
1OA acres, with house, barn, water
right (25 lnches) six acres in alfalfa
and three acres in family orchard,
well cultured. Besides the house
there is cellar, granary, wagon shed
and a well. 1t is complete home,
ready for 6. buyer. $4,000, part cash
and part on terms, will bring you the
title. Wesley Lantis, Idaho Repub-
lican office. adv.
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l.. b. WELLS FOR
COUNTY TREASURER

L. B. Wells, the Re-
publican nominee for
county treasurer is one
of the statesmen at the
Brown-Hart company's
and has lived in this
county for 8 ev era l
years. Before coming
to Idaho he served as
y
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
REFLECT ASSESSOR

E. T. Malcolm, the present incum-
bent in the assessors office, is a
candidate for reelection, and so far
as we can learn, has filled the posi-
ton as satisfactorily as anyone who
has held the position.
Mr.. Malcolm has lived in this
county about Is years, and the vot-
ers gave him a vote of confidence at
the primary election in September.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

life in this county, and his work has
usually been in the line of book
keeping and accounting.
Mr.. Benson has good record, his
character is above reproach and If
reelected, the work will go on as
heretofore with only few minutes
interruption while he takes the oath
of office for the coming biennial.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
III. ANDREW BENSON,
COUNTY TREASURER

H. Andrew Benson,
the Democratic NOM
inee for county treas
urer, is the present
incumbent IN that Of
flee, and has filed it
with credit during
the present admins
tration. Mr.. Benson
1sJ ,~14 re hsc
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
JAMES YOUNG, THE
COUNTY SURVEYOR

James Young, the
Democratic nominee
for county surveyor,
is the present incum-
bent in the office and
has filled it with
credit to himself and
his party. In all his
work for the city and
onl1nf1r fhn ro hoe
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

Butter il necessary to the staff of
life and good wrappers are necessary
to good butter. Idaho Republican.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

home town in Nebraska, and has had
considerable experience as bookkeep-
err.
Mr.. Wells is a gentleman of good
character and pleasing personality
and If elected county treasurer will
attend to the duties of the office
faithfully.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13
VOTE FOR VIM. BARTLETT
County Superin-
tendent of Pub
lie Instruction of
Bingham county.

The man with the education, abil-
ity, experience, judgment, determine
ton and character that would make
a good superintendent.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

After a long silence a member of
the council said he didn't know what
it meant and asked to have it read
again. After the second reading two
or three councilmen gave their re-
spective interpretations of 1t, and
each was different from the others.
They asked the city attorney to tell
them what it meant and here Is what
he said of it in substances:
"Why it means simply that he will
publish all the legal notices free Of
charge If you will give him all OF
the commercial printing, and he can
charge you what he likes for that"
If the reader will re-read the two
covering two separate
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

In the campaign
leading up to the city
election at Blackfoot
in 1915, two tickets
were in nomination,
and The Idaho Re-
publican took the
view that If the vot-
ers were careful they
might get 0na good
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Continued on page seven.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-10-13

BYRD TREGO,
party of the Second Part. "
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

::The Camp Fire Girls of Grafton, N.
D., about twenty in number. came Mon
day for a two weeks outing at the lake
shore. The girls are divided into three
eroupes. One group is under the super
vision of Mrs. II. H. Moore. another un.
DER Mrs. F. L. Owston. and another un-
der Miss Clara Hanson.
NJ. c. Taylor. of Devils Lake. is here
for for q few weeks visit with Mrs.
Mary Cutler and son Ashley.
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ct. PIONEER. !.
PASSES AWAY

Saturday of last week Mrs. Henry
Rarnscher. ST., of Churchs Ferry passed
away after a'life OF usefulness and The
funeral was held yesterday at the Ferry.
She was a pioneer of this county :sni had
lived to q good old age. She nus a host
of friends and relatives to mourn her
death.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Among our ladies who autoed out t.
attend the Bethany Ladies Aid society
which met ut the John Mckay home,
were Mesda,nes G. W. II. Davies, Ford,
Swanston, Savage. Bdeidert, c. Smith
and Miss Hazel Davis.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15
E[kS HONOR. !.
old GLORY

49, ~ E
Wednesday evening the local Elks held
their local Flag Day exercises in thei
new nome in this city. There was a
large number Of the order present and
this being the first gathering in the new
home a splendid time vas enjoyed. Fiag
is an annual session with the Elks
and each year they gather to pay honor
to their flag. A nice program was car
ried out as -.ollows:
Flag Day Program.
l. Music, Star Spangled Banner
orchestra
2. Introductory Exercises Exalted
Ruler and Officers.
D. frayer ChapE.'n
4. Flag Record ...... .Rollo +. Hunt
S. Altar Service Esquire and Officers
6. Song. "Auld Lang Syne' Officers
and Members.
z. Elk's Tribute to Flag, 80. Thomas;
Chambers.
.. Recitation ............E M. -Crary
10. Patriotic Address John F. Cowan
II. Song, America" audience Join in.)
All kinds Of legal blanl. at IL
World omee.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Judge Charles Buttz attended the
Shriners meeting ut Grand Forks and
later went to Cass Lake, Minnesota,
where he was entertained at the fishing
camp where DR.. w. F. Sihler, NJ. A.. Do
heny, and r. Daeley were stationed fer
a months outing. He remembered some
Of his many friends upon his return with
4 nice mess of fish. for which they heart.
Ny thank him.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Mrs. Jane Nimmo moved into her cot
tage Thursday. Miss Marion, who has
taught the past year at Omemee. N. D..
is here to spend the summer with her
mother.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

The pupils of the Deaf School enjoyed
a picnic on the grounds Thursday n
Friday. The free launch ride given
them by the genial captain, Mr.. Ford.
was much appreciated, and win leave a
happy memory with each,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

TheBoy Scouts Of I.akota. under Scott
Master Skull Skulison, arc spending y
few days in the Wineman cottage. Both
the Camp Fire girls from Grafton and
the boy scouts will attend the s. S. con-
ventioa and Join in the parade.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Two auto loads of ladies enjoyed the
hospitality CT Mrs. G. r. Thompson.
when the Socialist Auxiliary met there
IN Tuesday. a delicious lunch was SER
we'd b. Mrs. Thompson, assisted by her
daughters Misses Clara and Retta.
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Chautauqua Notes

c. d. Haley of Devils Lake, has pur-
chased the Clarke Kelly cottage and is
getting it in readiness for the opening of
the Chautauqua session.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Mesdames ]. Thompson. ]: G. Nickel.
II. Houser, and H. r. Murray, accom-
panied by Mr.. Robert Thompson. came
over from Churchs Ferry on Tuesday
to camp on the grounds and take in the
S. S. Convention in Devils Lake.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

closed a very successful year in the Park
River schools Is home for her vacation.
She has been re-hired to the same po-
sition for the coming year.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j., S Conyers and daugh-
Edna, of Cando, returned home af-
ter spending a few days in threir cot
tage They vii; return at a later date
to spend the Chautauqua session here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

+. NJ. Thompson. republican candidate
for sheriff Of Cavalier county. was an
over Sunday visitor at the Smith Mer-
riam home.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

A committee Of the U. c. r.. ladies
met at the home of Mrs. P. NJ. Spatz to
make arrangements for the picnic which
they have planned to hold on the CHAT
tauQu;l grounds on Saturday, June II.
If the weather should not be favorable
lat that time the picnic will be held the
following Saturday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Mrs. Jack Desmond and Mrs. Ner-
haugen Of Devils Lake, were guests of
Mrs. l.. d. Smell, Friday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

J. G.. pingle and Mr.. and Mrs. T. G
Miller Of Devils Lake, visited at the
r. c. Gray home Sunday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

MI. and Mrs. VIM. Grave. who have
been visiting Mrs. Graves parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Palmer. left on No. 1
Friday night for their home in Plenty
wood, Montana,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

MissBlanche Elmslic is ENJOYING a VS.
it from her cousin, Miss Christina
Black of Fergus.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

Mrs. w. c. Fosburg has returned from
Minneapolis where she has teen visiting
relatives and friends for the past
month.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-06-15

come to North Dakota's most famous
summer resort.