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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
INTERESTING POLITICAL
DOPE FROM CAPITAL CITY
Word Comes from Boise That Jerry Day Has
Bought POcateIIo Paper for the Purpose
Of Boosting His Political Ambitions.

II might be well mistaken by the
political hunter for the democratic
jackass.
But more Of Mike. Mike. good
fellow that he u. atun9 b. che dou-
bio cross o. the present titular head
Of the Idnho democracy. swOre ven-
Reance. The SymsYork company
started q weekly on velvety paper
and MIR. Cunningham waa employed
~ iss editor. Tss paper did not laat
very long "a syms.Y .YsrS found that
Il costs money 10 run evs'n weekly.
But while It lasted Mike Cunningham.
good fellow and trenchant writer
had some FUN with hin exoaApney
He exploded THE million dollar
mystery" and each Saturday e the
Syms-York publication came from
che press the town laughed At tho
discontinue 0g the man who wns ~
be hin chief buf waa NOT.
Now Senator Jerry Das. azplrant
for national honorn IN bis party and
owner Of vast mining interests IN
the Occur d'Alensa which aEn doing
very we'll, thanks 10 tha European
war. and be good friend Kayenal
Macbeth havo been down % Pocetel-
10 whore there 4 . paper called the
Pucatello Chronicle. democratic IN
politics and banging by it, eyebrows
upon the teHpeza 81 possible buAla
ness success. Jerry owns the Wal
lace Tlmas-pres IN the north and
Jerry now owns tho pocatnllo Chruni.
10 W The south and hi polieaaal foE-
tunes ARE thua 70 he exploiaad W. ~
sort Of hands aerons ne ssaie man-
ner. But Hike Cunningham hrs
bsen hired . DO the editing ~ he
pccatallo organ. Mcw - aaaation
naturally arises " Jerry ~ hha enA-
ployed Mose AIsxandeF'a aworn
enemy 70 exploit the political for
tunes Of Senator Day. l. ssaalos DAy
booking Tor ) thin place - tlse gov
ernor'S nesk right naxs = 80 iaGm-
lar vein upon which % laaH1 II that
shnIi be he schsnie hfike Cunning
ham win be the bog ta psFform tha
surgical operation with neaknaan and
dispatch. for lf there i amythimm
that Mike would enjoy Il woald ~
TO see Jerry Day 20 ~ while Nose
Alexander goes down.
All Of which suggests that thsre
may be flaha On for aapgemncy IN
tho democratic organization mnd Ehmt
while sanalor Day u building north
and south railroad with our estesmsd
governor he Is also getting ready to
play BFutus 20 bis Caesar.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
c0EEVHIE GRANTS FRAN
CHISE For ELECTRIC LIGHTS

The CpksvflIe Light 4 Power Com
pan were granted the fEanehise
frez the City Council last Wednes-
day for furnishing the town of Coke
vlaIe with electric current for 1lnhe-
Ang hnd power purposes.
The franchise covers . period OF
% years Ths company has sa days
p which to ale their acceptance oI
nehise and - days from the time
cceptnncs In which 20 e0snmsnee
okA. The franchise provides thml
plant Enaas y IL operation With
aven moatha.
aay q CokexIIIs'a eIlIaans sza b
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
BIG RESORT ASSURED
FOR SODA SPRINGS

PoeatelIo. Feb. "a modern
hotel and summer resort will b.
erected a. Soda spgln9g, Idaho. -
cordGng 20 well authenticated ~
ports. The purchase Of an sutIFs
eity block adjacent 70 the mineral
springs By c. sloan Of that city. md
~. s0an'a repeated avawala II -
inaeati0n 70 erect such q building.
feFza the haais foE report. From
whas EN- b learned. The building
vii Be Of the vsFy lateat type of -
sort hotel and wilI cost It leaaa
$40. 900.
Tie stFuetmEs. : ; alleesd. I'll
Be- aaar stories il height and. il 81.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
HANDBOOK FOR
RURAL TEACHERS

There Is no sense in talking Of
the charms Of country life. and the
Independence and dignity Of produc.
lng from the soil " the school nj
command IL no more modern than a
wooden plow.v
This one sentence taken from this
years report Of Franklin X. Lane.
secretary OF the interior. indicates
the trend 81 the thought Of the bent
educators of the nation. It might
be taken as the keynote Of the ex-
ceptionally valuable bulletin Just 10
sued BY the Idaho State Board Of
Education The Handbook for
Rural Teachers =
This little book will be put into
the hands Of all rural teachers. and
copies will also be sent to the clerks
Of All rural school boards IN the
State for the use Of the trustees.
The handbook has for ita basis
the demand that the boys and girls
Of Idaho attending rural schools be
given "a square deal" In matters Of
education; that the school iill ita
proper place IN the community and
ell to the profit and pleasure Of
country life.
The preliminary plan Of The book
was worked out by Miss Bernice Me.
Coy, state superintendent of public
instruction: the text was written and
prepared By Miss Addie !. Aver.
supervisor Of rural training schools
ut the Lewiston state normal school
assisted By John c. Werner. head 81
the department Of rural education al
the Albion normal school.
In the preparation Of the book tht
State Board Of Education and ths
authors drew upon the experience
and the best thought and talent Of
the state and the nation. including
! the state educational institutions
the county school superintendent
and many teachers thruout the state
THE preparation Of this booklet Is /
fine illustration Of the cooperative
spirit that exists in the edueationa
system In Idaho At this time. tn,
result ~ . handbook that will be
practical help and guide 10 ever!
rural teacher who Is seeking TO per
form her full duty BY betteFiug con
diions in the community IN whicl
she works.
| II there Il one subject emphasize
over all others in this little book
: Is that Of making the sehOol h
, social center for the district. Music
reading. literary gatherings. parent
! teachers associations. hoys' an
girls club work. debates. singin
schools, lectures. farmers organize
tions-these and many other liv
g topics nre discussed under this heat
) Definite plans for community organ
: cation, with constitution ard bylaw
5 are also given. Unusual ITaportan,
|. Is attached 70 this line of work.
: Nor s the importanes Of reere
= ton overlooked. On the eontral
: this u given an important place
the little box with many aaatiol
as 70 games and others forms
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

amusement IN which teacher md
pupils may indulge with profit. A
lIst Of games Is even included and
hints given as to how 70 bring those
from outside the school ls.tO thls I'M
poraant part Of tbs community ae-
tivity.
There is no reason why any school
district IN Idaho should Be without
m abundant supply of books and
other good reading matter. In ID
ditlon to the school library. which y
strongly recommended. every rural
teacher and rural community ! )
strongly urged to make use of the
state travelling library and the pack-
1t library Of the Lewiston state nor
nal school. Lists Of standard books
and periodicals for the school. are
also given 10 the Handbook for
Rural Teachers. "
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
EXPRESSES VIEWS
ON TIL E CITY HALL

Editor Examiner - As there ! is
more or less discussion going on in
regard to the proposed bond issue
for the erection pf a city hall, I wish
To present a few thoughts on the
question for the consideration Of the
taxpayers of Montpelier.
For every thousand dollars the
city has spent for water works. the
citizens have spent five thousand dol
lars in improving property during
the past ten years. And | believe
that it is a safe prediction that for
every thousand dollars the railroad
company puts into q new depot,
there will be two or three times that
amount expended by the citizens on
residences and other property. 50
that when the time comes in the near
future to install sewerage system,
the town will have 20 grown in popn-
lation and assessed valuation that the
system can be nut in much easier
than It could at this time.
Now as to tha location, all selfish
Interests should be laid aside. for no
matter where tie city hall would be
located, there would be some who
we're not satisfied. The city owns a
nice tract Of ground, high and well
drained. IL ID about half way be-
tween what Is known as the upper
and lower town. In five years from
now It is safe t0 say the town win
have grown eastward on Main street
90 that the distance from the busi-
ness district ID the city hall will
seem nothing.
Some claim that $25. 900 Is too
much to put into a city building
that $lb, ,OOU would be ample. call
yonr attention to the high school
building. When it was erected the
trustees were confronted with 3 pecu.
liar situation. They could bond foi
only SIS, 900, while the plans called
for a $4,000 building. Some saiG
erect smaller building, others sait
! go ahead and finish the building
t later on. Nov IN the space Of eighr
: years the building is crowded TO ii
full capacity, I'D it win be neces
sary to provide more room in fev
D years.
Now who WIS wise-the man VIII
; said put up th4 building and finisl
? Il later, or the man who said erect
! smaller building. Think for youE
: self. Montpelier is a growing tow
5 and it is not wise to build Just 70
: today or tomorrow. But look int
: the future md erect q hall whie
!. viii be ample for the city's need
10 years henc4. It win only be
: few years until it viii be paid 70
'oI and the city sill then be looking 70
! something larger % do.
: One thing EhOre, the lot on whic
: the hall is to be erected Is larO
e enough 50 ia ! 3 small park can
. made. with trees. shrubbery an
: |. and grass and seats scattered aboV
! the park, IL y Guild afford q deligh
@lfuI resting place in the summ'
. time for Old people and Others wi
feared 10 Will away q few hou
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03
ANNUAL MEETING OF
FARMERS SOCIETY

The deferred meeting Of the stock
holders and directors Of the Bear
Lake Farmers Society Of Equity was
held In the Second ward meeting
house il this city last Tuesday. The
meeting was called to order ct 1890
a. m. by Manager W. Woodruff Clark
who stated the purpose Of the meet
ing and welcomed those present.
President George Hall then spoke
upon organization and local condi-
tions. DIR. Hall is a forceful speak.
err and his address was listened to
with deep interest.
Allen II. Roche, vice president Of
the societies in Utah aud Idaho adj
dressed the meeting upon the work
the organizations have accomplished.
At IL o'clock a recess was taken
until 2 p. M, and those present were
furnished with free meal tickets at
the restaurants, IS plates being
served.
The meeting re-conveDed at 2
o'clock with an additional attendance
Of rs or more. Mr.. Roche was again
introduced and talked along the Iines
Of unity and organization. He re-
cited number Of examples Of what
has been accomplished by the farm
ers' societies In Bear River valley In
Utah.
President Hall then spoke upon
the buying and selling part Of the
game and the increased profits the
farmers would receive by raising
better grain. stock, etc.
The public meeting then adjourned
and meeting Of the atockhoIder.
was held. The report Of the auditor
was read and accepted. and the fol
lowing board Of directors was elected
for the ensuing year: Fred c
Evans. Henry Teuscher, C. G. Keeteh
John Olsen. E. G. Keetch, e. P. Hof
and Harrison Tippetts. A dividend
of s per cent was declared on III,
paid mp stock for 1915.
| The directors then met and electet
lG. H. Hall president. and Johl
Quayle vice president. An executive
committee was also elected, consist
ing Of G. H. Hall. Fred C. Evans an
e. P. Hoff. Considerable other busi
ness was also transacted.
/, As result Of the meeting abou
s4OO Of additional stock was sui
scribed.
Good meetings were held at Owl
Monday afternoon and at Bennina
ton Monday night. thirty OF NOR
being il attendance q each meeting
!. Addresses were made by Measrl
, Hall. Roche and Clark.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

there
Montpelier Is away behind the
times o far a. civic improvements
are concerned. and = an Old-time
resident and taxpayer ] say let us
get busy and erect the city hall.
and transform the present vacant
tract of ground into a thing Of
beauty and joy forever" to every
citizen Of Montpelier.
ATAPAYEa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

dltiOn sebeing squIppea vlsA pavnia
bMkh@ @na III other maam mGen
sories. will b situated = 81 appgq-
pirate Ianape nefflu#s HeantltuiIY
parked. Nth sweeping drives ana
long stretches AZ lava sd = wgnllh
Of flowers and ahFuhhaK IN IA en-
pecGed shak wur& wlsa IA mKtma M
once and 1T the building WIN "
ready far eUapaney = se MIDI
of July.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-03-03

the hopss that the company viii IN
stall = water plant, which viii be 20
. great advantage n the future, IN
case tha city should fand itaeIf n need
Of day and night current Il could be
obtained much easier. The addition
al cost d constructing , plantat Plne
Greek would be c0nsideEabIs but an
the other hand the saving IN fuel il
an item to be considered and IL ID esti.
mated that this saving woald return
tlse Iaysstmsnt ID addltional pole.
and wire IN = very few yeaFa- Coke.
vile Register.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
EDDYVILLE.

B. F. Carol of Des Moines was a
business caller in Eddyville Thursday.
H. Leeling Of Agency spent Thursday
in Eddyville visiting relatives.
Nick Helmholt who recently moved
to Keosauqua was calling on friends in
Eddyville Thursday.
Chief Of Police Jas. Lawrence, City
Clerk Thos Carlin, City Engineer H. G.
Hawkins, Fire Chief J. McCracken,
Street Commissioner John Cochran and
Councilmen A. Mendenhall, r. L. Pen
ders and Mr. Kessler Of Oskaloosa at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Mary Har-
,rold here Thursday.
Mrs Geo. De Tar and daughter Mrs.
Harry May were business callers IN
Ottumwa Thursday.
The Aid society Of the Baptist church
was very pleasantly entertained Thurs
day afternoon by Miss Estella Akers,
Mrs. Harve Powers, Mrs. Ida Dooley
and Miss Lizzie Blake. After devotion
al exercises Miss Leta Worall gave a
reading which was greatly enjoyed by
all. Fifty ladies were present and spent
the afternoon socially. Refreshments
were served
John Pric, is spending the week in
Des Moines looking after business in
terests.
Mrs annie Wing Of Ottumwa and
Miss Bessie Funk Of Indianola attend
ed the funeral Of Mrs. Mary Harold In
Eddyville Thursday. EEs rr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
ALB ia.

In the case of Clever vs.. Clever, Mrs
Clever was granted an absolute divorce
and her maiden name.
In the case of Elmer Grooms VS.. Mary
Grooms, the plaintiff was granted a
divorce.
decree was signed in the case of
Wapello Coal Co. vs.. the unknown as
signs of Henry Miller ct al. e..
John Elder and Harry Ffrkins were
business visitors in Melrose Thursday.
Oscar Carlton and family Of Foster
have returned home after two weeks
visit at the Oscar Sincox home here!
J. A. Canning is spending a week in
Pierre, S. D., on business.
Mrs. Monta Robb and children who
have been guests at the Rev. Porter
home for the past weke have returned
to their home in Blanchard, Ia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Baxter are the
parents Of son born Monday.
w. 0. Capp and family returned on
Tuesday from a visit with relatives
near Mystic.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Scott Of Mo-
ravia are the guests Of relatives here.
Mrs. G.. B. Johnson of Moravia was
in the city on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gotlich and in
FAINT daughter left Wednesday for their
Joe Strausbur"er home here.
Mrs. A. j. Gatchell is at home again
after visiting a few days with her
daughter in Charlton.
A. j. Gotchell has returned from a
business trip to Moberly, Mo.
T. B. Perry was admitted to the bar
of Monroe county sixty-two years ago
Tuesday, April 10, and Is still practic-
ing law
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
WEST POINT.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Barney
Dingman Of Pilot Grove Is saddened by
the death Of their youngest son two
years and one month Of age. Death was
caused by measles and pneumonia. Be-
sides the parents there Aurvive two
brothers Bernard and Joseph and two
sisters, Margaret and Bernice. The
sympathy Of many relatives and friends
is extended to the bereaved family.
A. G. Evans superintendent of the
West Point high school has been ap
pointed to act as club leader Of the
Acre Corn club for Lee county, G. e.
Woodtres of Ames was here and COM
pleted all arrangements and with Mr.
Evans visited neighboring townships
and appointed township leaders. The
first prize Is a trip to the International
live stock show at Chicago next winter
The second is trip to the short course
at Ames.
E. r. Van Hyming and wife Of La
Grange, Mo-, have leased the J. c. Van
Hyming farm east Of town and have
moved to same.
Miss Minnie Strope Of Fort Madison
is visiting with relatives here.
The condition of ]. D. Robbins Of
Hillsboro, formerly Of West Point is
improving daily. Mr.. Robbins was
struck on the head with an automobile
Crank anu ScllouSly injured. r OF sew
eral days his life was dispaired Of Ray
Hall and Fred Metzger visited him
Sunday as representatives Of the M. W.
A. lodge.
Rev. Father Kern Of Fl Madison was
visitor of Rev. Father Jacoby We'd
nesday.
Harry Young departed Thursday for
Mt. Pleasant where he has secured en-
ployment.
Miss Anna Fichtenkort who under
went an operation several weeks ago at
Keokuk was able to return home on
Thursday.
Mrs Elizabeth Figgen of Fort Madi-
son and daughter Mrs. Geo. Krebill Of
California were visitors here Monday.
Miss Nora Kiener has returned from
visit with her sisters at FIT. Madison.
Oscar Pogge and Louis Lehman who
are attending business callege at Fort
Madison took the civil service examin-
alton at Burlington. .....
Mrs. Stephen Peitz has been visiting
with her father near 'Houghton this
week.
Herman Pieper and Herman Well
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
LUNGM0T0R CAN Be
USED BY THE CITY
OTTUMWA GAS CO., WILL PUT
LIFE SAVING DEVICE At
PUBLIc's DISPOSAL.

A demonstration Of the lung motor
recently purchased by the Ottumwa
Gas Co., was given this afternoon at
The gas office by p. c. Dudley, repre-
sentative of the company. City OFF,
Gals, doctors, firemen and policemen
as we'll as the employees of the COM
pany were shown how to work the new
device as it will be placed at the dis
posal Of the city whenever needed.
The gas, company several years ago
purchased a pulmotor but it will be
discarded for the new device. The
pulmotor is a much larger and and
heavier device and the company fear
ed that it might be injurious to the
lungs if used.
The lung motor can be used in
drowning, asphyxiation, child birth
and many other cases were resuscita-
ton becomes necessary. 1t is easy to
handle and to operate and requires but
little practicing to learn how to use 1t.
A. J. Goss, superintendent of the COM
pany, has turned key to the Office
over to the police department so that
the lung motor can be brought into
service if needed after the office is
closed. The machine will be placed in
convenient place with a light over it
so that it can be easily reached.
Among those who witnessed the ex-
hibition today were Mayor Fred H.
Carter, Commissioner of Public Safe
ty Fritz Erhmanu, Fire Chief Charles
Sloan, Chief of Police Peter Gallagher,
Coroner H. A. Spilman, City Physician
J. A. Hull, DR.. E. T. Edgerly, DR.. 8. A.
Spilman, Dr. J. w. Elerick, DR.. w. G.
Newell and a number Of the employees
Of the gas company and members of
the fire department.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
COMMITTEE ON
BUILDING NAMED
HOTEL DIRECTORS ORDER AP.
pOINTMENT OF BOARD TO
LOOK AFTER PROJECT.

The board of directors of the Ottum-
wa Hotel Co., in session Thursday ev-
ening decided that the work has pro-
crossed on the new hotel to the point
where building committee should be
appointed to take charge of this work
and look after the company's interest
during the construction period. Upon
motion the president with three mem
bers to be appointed by him shall
make up the committee. The men
named to act with Mr.. Sax on the COM
mittee are, H. l.. Waterman, chair
man; F. W. Simmons and H. A. Brown.
The latter is superintendent of the
waterworks and an engineer. His
selection Is looked upon by the board
as a good one because OF his know
ledge Of construction.
The behring's that were made by the
board at the request of the architects
before any work on the site was be-
gun, have proven correct. The hotel
foundation will be built upon bed rock
and no shale or false bottom will I'M
derlie the building walls.
J. G. Mardis, contractor, F. G. War
den, lessee, and w. Proudfoot, archf-
tect, are expected here soon to confer
with the directors and determine upon
a plan to meet the new condition that
has been encountered by the excaVa-
ing forces who found some quick sand
in the northeast corner of the site.
The request for another 20 per cent
Of the stock has been sent out to the
various stockholders today asking for
payment by May 1. The reason for the
demand is to have funds to meet the
cost Of labor and material cost that
is constantly accommodating.
BY agreement entered into with the
contractor whereby the company by
paying for the labor and material and
assuring the contracto certain profit
for his work might benefit by saw
Ing in the event the cost did not reach
the sum specified in the accepted bid,
makes these calls on the stockholders
necessary. The pay rolls must be
met as must also the cost Of materials
as they arrive. This takes consider
able money and the company has to
furnish it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22

GENERAL SUMMARY.


Viewing the state as whole. the
1rst spring month Of 1915 in Iowa
Was somewhat mildsr and dried than
usual. Over certain portions Of the
state, however, there were wiao de-
partures from these average oendi-
tons. In the counties bordering ON
the Mississippi river the month was
little II any milder than the average
March, but thence westward across
the state the excess Of mean temper
Rture showed 4 progressive increase
until At the Missouri river It amount
cd to an average Of 4 degrees q day.
The area of deficient precipitation in
cluded all except the southeastern
and extreme eastern counties; but
over parts Of tho districts named &C.
Cured the heaviest March prseipita-
ton Of record.
The special features Of the nsnth
were the unseasonably high temper
atures on tho 18th over the southern
half Of the state, q SIX day period Of
heavy precipitation over the south
east and extreme east and the storm
Of The 21st-22d. At Des Moines the
temperature on the 18th rose to =
higher degree (77 degrees) than ever
previously reached 30 carly in the
season. Tho period Of heavy Drecipi-
tation already referred to extended
from the 2lst to tho 3sth, inclusive.
The total fall at Warrington during
that time amounted to 5.5s inches, or
all but ga Of an inch Of the months
total 1T that station. On The nth
tho rainfall there was AL inches,
which compares with the heaviest "a
hour amounts liable to occur at any
time Of the year In Iowa. At Dubuque
the precipitation for this period was
SIS inches, or moro than has oocur-
red there during any entire March
In 80 years. The storm Of tho 1lst-
12d In the eastern part Of the state
was characterized by heavy snow and
q thunderstorm Of much intensity.
Heavy thunder and sharp liShtn1ng
occurred simultaneously with tho fall
Of snow.
The warm weather early in tho
month started grass to growing, 20
hat BY the clesa some lawns were
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-04-22
DENTAL COMMITTEE
TO RESUME CANVASS

Success has attended the efforts of
the committee in charge Of the fund
for providing free dental dispensary
to the children of Ottumwa. More
than one-half the sum needed for this
purpose has been already raised and
the committee feels elated over it's
success. Monday the members will
again start out to raise money for this
fund and hope to accomplish the OBJ
ject within short time. The boosters
of the free dental dispensary urge the
citizens to respond generously to this
movement to which the local dentists
who have interested themselves have
volunteered their time and service.