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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
BIG SUIT is
INSTITUTED
Charges Filed by Canyon
County Against Former
Tax Collector.

Pleading that the statute Of. Iimita-
.tions bars the action instituted by Cam
yon county to recover from George Hsr-
vey Moore or bis bonding company any
moneys claimed due 10 balance the
books Of the county assessor and tax
collectors office as he left them, gall
axy Of attorneys presented arguments
before Judge Bryan i9 district court all
day long Friday.
0. NJ. yanDuyn, Of the law firm Of
EScatterday K yanpnyp, and John C.
Rice, of the firm Of Rice. Thompson &
Buckner, spoke first supporting the de-
murrers fled bv Mr. Moore. While
other points were touched upon. the
crux OF the arguments centered upon the
question OF iDyalidation OF the claims the
county nov seeks to set up. l. >. Wal
ters presented arguments and citations
on behalf OF the United States Fidelity
and Guaranty company, in which the
former official was bonded
| Frank Martin, Of the Poise law firm
Of Martin & Martin, assisted County At
torney H. Grifiths in defending the
county's position aud opposing the de-
tmurrers.
Upon conclusion or the arguments at
Is O'Clock, Judge Bryan announced that
he would take the big question under
.advisement, mitigating that it would be
several DAYS before his decision might
be expected
! Canyon county has instituted sui
against Former Assessor and Tax Col
lector Moore and the bonding compan,
in an effort to collect s33l7, claimed b,
Auditor Van Deusen to be the deficit il
Moore's books when he left his Office II
1908. The lengthy demurrers. upo'
which argument was made Friday, wer
fled by attorneys ior Moore and tn
bonding company about three week
ago. 1t has been said that neither sid
to the litigation will be satisfied unit
the question of statute limitation ha
been decided by the state supreme court
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
BUSY WEEK
FOR SENIORS
commencement Exercises
Will Be Held Friday
Evening.

The 1915 graduating. class Of the Bar
ma high school, which is composed Of
Misses Doris Kerrick. Bertha Jones and
Caroline Borden, and EIwyn shipIey and
Merritt Rose, is having busy time this
week. The baccalaureate sermon was de-
Iiyered at the U P. church Sunday even
ing by Bruce J. Giffen. and a large crowd
heard the address.
"Mr Bob''is the title Of the pleasing
comedy which was presented by the
class at Leigh's ball Wednesday night
1.-THE characters were all well portrayed
and the crowded house was more than
pleased with the performance. All the
members OF the class. and also Miss Rae
OIr0stead, who was in charge Of the re-
hearsals, deserve great credit ior tbs
Esplendid manner ip which the play xai
presented
The annual Junior Senior banquet
will be held tonight and the commence
ment exercises will take place at th'
U. P. church on Friday evening.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
OLD PIONEER
PASSES AWAY

Word has been received Of the death
Of Edward NJ. Barton at a hospital 10
San Francisco, ON Saturday morning,
May l3. after an illness Of about one
week. The body will be brought to Wei
ser and the funeral will be held Thurs
day morning from the Masonic hall
The late Mr.. Barton had a host Of
friends in this section Of the state, was
one OF the most highly esteemed citi-
gems of Washington county. He was
called the father of the interstate
wagon Craze across the Snake river. He
represented Washington county several
times in the state legislature, both in
the senate and the house. Mr. Barton
was president OF the old bank at weiser,
later became president OF the First Ma
tional bank of Weiser and was owner for
The last twenty years OF the Hotel
weiser.
The deceased was a member Of the
Masons. knights OF Pythias and Odd
Fellows. de was born in Miller county
Missouri. Dec l6, 1856, where he re
ceived his early education.
He has been associated with the bi'
of the stateiof idaho for the last thirty
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
wears and engaged extensively for years
in sheep growing and in mining
Death of Col. Olney.

Speaking of the iact that his own
death had been predicted by Spokane
physician, and while thanking members
Of the Grand Chapter OF Royal Arch
Masons of Idaho for a gold charm that
had been presented him for his services
to the order, Col. Henry C. Olney Of
Standpoint, grand principal soiourner Of
the order, dropped dead in Masonic ball
at o'clock on Monday afternoon An
attack OF heart trouble was responsible
Tor his death. He was "A years DID,
Col. OIney's death came as dramatic
break in the convocation OF Royal Arch
Masons. About 100 members Of the
order listened in breathless silence as
the veteran Mason spoke Of mis- devotion
to the order and Of the warning that be
had received before starting 20 Boise
A Spokane physician had told him. he
said. that he would get to Boise only by
miracle and that a second miracle
would be performed if he lett the city
alive.
"But 1 believe in miracles, +" ne said
''Already one miracle has been per
formed and / am ready to believe th'
second is possible. y
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
Local Happenings.

A. Bradney made trip to Ontario
Tuesday
Miss Esther Homrighouse ieft Wednes-
day noon for her home in the east.
JIM. Cason and NJ. A. Bates left Tues
day for PocateIIo as delegates to the
state democratic convention.
Work is well under way on the new
Kerrick building. which is being put up
on srd Ave. where the old Kerrick Office
formerly stood
Mr.. and Mrs c. z. Mitchell went TO
Boise Saturday to place their daughter,
Esther, who has been quite i'll lately, in
hospital there
Doris Fouch, the little daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs r Fouch OF this city. was
the victim OF quite serious accident last
Thursday afternoon. While at play the
little Miss had the Miss had the misfor
tune to run her arm thru pain Of glass
inflicting a deep cut ON one other hands
Alfred Sessions. an attorney for
merly located at Parma, together with
his family. has taken up residence il
Mountain Home Mr. Sessions has en-
tered into a partnership with Attorney
WI Harvey The firm will be knowr
as Sessions & Harvey HON,
Republican.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
ITEMS
OF INTEREST
Timely News Notes Of
Happenings IN Parma
| and Vicinity.

Ralph Castater was motoring
last Sunday.
DIR. Numbers was visiting his
parents in Boise last Sunday.
See Watson & Fisk for.
best rates on farm loans.
Henry Haas is now in charge
Of the work at the Rowan black.
smith shop
| JIG. Watkins and R d. Helms
went to Caldwell Monday to
Eattend the sales.
George Wood went to Port
land Friday with a load OF hogs
shipped by W. b. Ross,
Mrs. John OMAHA returned
Monday from a two weeks visit
with friends at Glenns Ferry.
Mr.. McInois of Philadelphia is
visiting with Harry Courts He.
Iexpects to Iocatein this country.
A. J. Snyder has recovered
EsuficientIy from his late Illness
as to be out on the streets
|again.
! Governor NJ. Alexander will
;lpreach at the Apple Valley meet
ling house Sunday evening A
large crowd is expected out to
lhear him.
In the game at Caldwell Friday
between the College OF Idaho and
1.-THE Techs. Alexander struck out
Twenty batters and allowed only
: one hit.
DR.. Brett and wife of Ontario
are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jess Baker while Doc is recupera-
= ting from a recent facial opera.
I tion performed at Boise.
Attorney Ernest Anderson left
Wednesday night for Pocatellc
where be will attend the state
democratic convention From
PocateIlo be will go TO Montana
and Spokane for a couple o.
weeks visit
A letter from A. T. HelgersoT
!. OF Bathgate, \. D. whom Parma
residents will remember well
states that he will probably
spend the summer here. Mr
!. HeIgerson has suffered severely
! with rheumatism for long
period, and while somewhat i'm
proved is still far from well.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
ARENA VALLEY

(by AHkSA
Mothers day services at the
schooIhouse we're well attended.
Mrs. Kennedy, who is visiting
Mrs. Owens, has been indisposed
for several days
Bill Asp had the misfortune to
sprain his rist several days ago,
but is still doing duty as ditch
rider.
Jacob DeGraff went to owyhes
Sunday.
The Circle will meet with Mrs,
S. b. Peterman May, "a
o. A. Caldwell was a Parma
visitor Monday.
Mrs. McCauley is able to be up
and around again.
Mrs. Marston called on Mrs.
Baxter Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Marston called at the
Asp's Friday.
Mrs Jones spent Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. Baxter.
S. B. Petermsn was quite ia
last week but is better again.
The peaches on the W. E Jones
ranch were not killed by the freeze
neither were they killed at Asp's.
The Asp family is enjoying
Strawberries regardless OF the
weather bureau.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
Young Girl Found Dead,

The body OF Alice Empey. tine 8 year
old girl who disappeared from her home
near Idaho Falls on April l6. was found
Monday on sandbar in Sand creek,
many miles from her home.
1t was thought at the time OF her dis
appearance that the child had been kid
mapped, and search by scores of mer
was made and big reward offered fol
her return.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18
Gets Twenty Strikeouts.
lPocatello Chronicle.l

~ 1~@~C-A| - ---N---~->-A
In striking cut 20 men yesterday in a
game betweez the College OF Idaho and
the Idaho Tech. "Chink" Alexander.
pitcher for the college. did feat that
places him in the class of champions for
the record Of strike outs A texas col
lege man struck cut p mea some time
ago, thereby winning the championship
OF the world
"Chink" Alexander. with his pet cat
cher. Bunny" Webb, have been the col
! lege battery for three years
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-05-18

Several people have been watched as
suspects since her disappearance. Her
family cannot understand how the child
reached the creek. as she was obliged to
go far out OF her way to do 50. When
last seen she wss going to Sunday school.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
Home Wedding.

Willie r. Boehle and Miss Ruby
Connally were married Tuesday
evening at S:15 o'clock at the home
CT the brides parents, 81 Williams
street, Rev. G. II. Hogan, the brides
paxtor. officiating. The bride was
beautifully dressed in suit of Haya-
na brown, wearing boots and hat to
match. The suit was embellished
in gold trimmings. The briday bou-
ouet was white chrysanthemums and
brides buds. Only a few relatives
and friends were present. The
groom is the son of Mr.. AID Mrs.
r. Boehle of this city, and has grown
up in our midst. de is young man
OF sterling qualities and is esteemed
b, a large circle of friends.
They left after the ceremony for
Waco and San Antonio. and will be
at home after their return on Kauf-
man street. The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Connaliy
o. this city, and was reared here.
She is a graduate of the Waxahachie
High school. Having lived here all
her life she has wide circle OF
friends who wish her good fortune
end happiness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
Tuesday Club Complin,ented.

Mrs. T. H. Cheatham entertained
tho members of the Tuesday After
noon club Thursday at her home on
Marvin avenue. Four tables were
arranged for the game of eighty-four.
Mrs. Cheatham was assisted in en-
PERTAINING by Misses Ivy Cheatham,
Maude Patrick. Modena Hawkins and
Inez Singleton.
Halloween figured in the decora-
tive scheme, and table markers.
scores and fayors were heralds of
the Halloween season. The living
room was decorated in yellow, flow
ers OF this hue being used. The dim
ing room was beautified in charm
ing crimson eolors, and the music
room had delicate pink attractions.
Refreshments consisted of shrimp
salad. potato chips, waters and fruit
punch. with .esselrode pudding and
cakes The cakes were yellow and
represented the half moon. Vietro-
la music entertained the guests
while refreshments were beinp
served
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

The Shakespeare club met Tuesday
AZ Sims library. business was dis
patched quickly, and more time than
usual given to the lesson. Mrs.
Cough made report for the social
service committee, and the treasurer,
Mrs. Erling Holland, made crafty
ing report. The resignation of Mrs.
George Coleman was accepted with
deep regret. Mrs. Coleman has
always been a valuable member,
having often taught the club IN
various Shakespearean studies, has
been It's president, and always been
active. Mrs. w l.. Harding and
Mrs. s. II. Watson were made dele
gate and alternate delegate TO the
State Federation which will meet in
Sherman In November. /. Is always
the custom of the club TO send the
president. but Mrs. simpson asked
that the club digress from its usual
custom and send another delegate.
rs she would enjoy the privileges Of
the convention MS state chairman of
the parks and Fairgrounds commit
tee. Mrs. r. Brady gave rs a special
subject "The Supernatural Elements
o. julius Caesar" She treated the
subject splendidly. and her paper
showed thorough understanding of
the nupcTnatuT elements 81 Julius
Caesar, mentioning other plays of
Shakespeare that have been filled
with auguries Miss Virginia Trip
pet had as her subject "The Women
OF the Play" which bore strong
relation to the afternoons study. as
Sife of Caesar. and Portia, Cato's
daughter and wife OF Brutus. Miss
Trippet contrasted characteristics OF
the two women, and her paper was
very fine. Miss Trippet Is a pupil
oil Mrs H. n. Peters. and the SPLEEN
did manner with which she gave her
paper evidenced a marked talent in
the art of reading. Previous to the
lesson Mrs. Peters and Miss Trippet
gave a dramatic reading, the con-
yersations OF Caesar and calpurnia.
Brutus and Portia, on the eve of
their departure for the capitol. The
reading added a decided interest to
the lesson. which was led BY Mrs.
Livingston. and she always puts ami
nation and enthusiasm in every les
sen.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

An autumn wedding Of unusual
beauty and interest was solemnized
Wednesday night. October Is. when
Miss Vera Sims and Mr.. James %.
Maxwell we're married 1T the home
of the brides mother In the pres
encc OF 2 large gathering OF friends
and relatives. Rev II. o. Sorry. their
pastor. officiating. with the ring
ceremony.
The home was beautifully deco
rated with ferns and cut flowers.
Miss Maurine Dunaway sang sweet
~ "All That | Want Is Love" The
Mendelssohn's wedding march was
played by Miss Ernie Harrison OF
Groesbeck Little Miss Ruth Duna-
way and Bette Mai Johnston enter
ed. carryin the ring In white rose.
followed by the bride and groom.
The bride wore becoming coat suit
of dark blue. with gray boots and
black picture hat. She carried an
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

Among the autumn hostesses who
have entertained with delightful af-
ternoon parties is Mrs. NJ y. Ray
inviting a number OF friends Thurs
day afternoon for a progressive for
ty-two party. Baskets of golden rod.
petunias and cut flowers intermin-
gled with fern sprays made attrac-
tive decorations. Red candles were
burning in the rooms where games
were played. A salad course was
served.
The guests were Mesdames w. c..
Tenery, H. r. Potter. Julia Cheek.
Matte Moore. Frank Timmins. w.
A. Ownby. Il. A, Owens. Clarence
Thomson. Robert Cannon, ". f..
Shives. Burke Ralston, Charlie Ray.
I'D Chilean, L. T. Buckner. Leonard
Keplinger and X. III. Lewis. and
Misses Vera Crislef. Sallie Lee Shell
ton. Allie Shelton ami Ruby Cheek.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
Bay View Club.

Bay View questions for wednes-
day, October 25.
Italian Painting. chapters 4. 8, 6
and /.
What to look for in pictures Miss
Cheatham
Art OF Fifteenth century. Why2
Miss Maude Mcclellan.
L. Discuss the rise of christiani-
Ky. It's effect on civilization.
.. What were the early christian
motives in painting? Compare with
Egyptian and Greeian.
5. Tell something of the christian
types and their technical treatment.
f. Where did the earliest chris
tan paintings appear
5. How was the classic idea in
termingled with the christian?
g. Discuss Byzantine painting.
T. What is the meaning of the
Gothic period? By what is it
marked?
s. What effect had the establish
ment of the Dominican and Fran
ciscan orders upon painting?
8. What change in type and tech
mic 40 we find in the Gothic period?
10. Who is called the father of
Italian painting? To what school
did he belong; his characteristics?
II. What marked the Siennese
school?
IL. Who were the painters?
13. Discuss the Italian mind
IA What were the causes of the
early Renaissance?
Is. Tell of the effect Of the knowl-
edge of the antique.
16. What development in paint
ing do we find in the Florentine
school?
II. Why is verracchio of impor-
lance?
49, What was the sentiment of the
Umbrian and Perugian schools?
10. What did the school of Fer
rara and Bologna add to the paint
ing?
20 Where was the influence of
the classic marble first felt?
81 Tell something of Montegna.
% What were some of the exist
ing conditions in Venice?
20. Name five early Venitian
painters.
"a With whom does the art of
Venice really begin? and tell of their
work.
20. Tell something of the later
Venitian artists.
Please note the change Of this
meeting to Wednesday, October rs.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
school Girls at Home.

Miss Reba Singleton, who is at
tending school at Kiid-key college
at Sherman, is at home for the week
end. She came down Wednesday to
see her brother, John V. Singleton,
and Joe Henry, before they made
their return trip to FL Paso.
Miss Margaret Andrews, who is at
tending college at Sherman at Kidd
Key College, is at home for the
weekend with her parents. Rev. and
Mrs. w. B. Andrews.
Miss Ruth Pickett, who is attend
ing school at state University, is
spending the weekend with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. ID. Pickett. on
Oldham avenue. She came up with
the excursion party from Austin,
who are here to attend the big foot
ball game at the Fair today between
State University and Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Pickett Sr. are
having a happy time this week with
all their children and grandchildren
at home. Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Pick
EFT Jr. and their little daughter,
Josephine. of Clarksville. Mrs. Fred
Eaton and little son, ]. c., of Pasa-
dena, Cal. Miss Ruth Pickett from
Austin. and Mr.. and Mrs William
Bonner and William Jr., are all at
the family fireside for a weekend
party.
Miss Margaret Powell, who is at
tending school at Denton at the Col
lege of Industrial Arts. viii spend
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. F. p.
Powell. and grandmother. Mrs. t. j.
Middleton, in Waxahachie.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
prenuptiai shower.

Miss Maurine Dunaway was hos
tess last Monday afternoon TO a
shower for Miss Vera Sims who was
married to MIR. James u. Maxwell
Wednesday evening. The guests
were met at the door by Mrs. Duna-
way and were served punch by Miss
Frances Dunaway. then passed into
the music room, where music was
furnished by Miss Lucye Lohr and
Mrs. Eben Maxwell
The bride was given ball OF
Irvine TO follow which led through
the house into the dining room whore
she came to a tent. On entering IL
she found many useful gifts. The
guests were then led into the parlor
where Mrs. Will Sims stood with the
Favorite Recipe Book. where every
guest wrote her favorito recipe.
The hostess served fruit salad,
sandwiches and ice tea. The plate
favors were cupids In the wedding
ring. The decoration was autumn
leaves.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

The Music club met with rather
small attendance. but a most inter-
esting essay was read by Mrs. =.
Brady with her usual ease aud in
s,ructivc manner. This essay was
the foundation OF the "Oratorio"
which the club VIII study during
the next two months. Airs. kiile-
brew mede report OF the member
ship committee. stating Mrs. brady
and Miss Margaret Cole as alter
nate. will represent the Waxahachie
Music club az the state Federation in
November az sherman Miss Louise
Weaver wa taken in the club as an
active member and Mrs. !. u. Mac
koy patron. Miss Gladys Smith
gave & vocal selection. and little
Dorothy Edwina Norton gave two
numbers. piano solo and song In
which she showed much talent A
few selections from the Oratorlo Eli
jah were given on the victrola. Miss
Matte Middleton and sister, Mrs.
Powell. OF piainview. were visl,or9.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

dor OF the city before the eruption
OF Vesuvius.
Ia the midst Of festivities sudden
ly all lights are extinguished and
the once beautiful scene becomes a
veritable volcano of fire and smoke
and deafening explosions. The de.
struotion OF the city is realistically
shown.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21

Mrs. BASS Williams Jr entertain
cd the Thursday club this week at
the residence of Mira. y. r. Cough
on Main street The living room was
en-. bcllishcd in marigolds. correspond
ing with the brown tone of the room.
Tie dining room was decorated in
purple and thi1tles. The music room
h.d large clusters OF American bcau-
ties In the forty-two game Miss
Marion Fowler won high score
Maple nut cream. cake. sailed pea .
nuts were served.
Special guests included Mesdames
Charlie Ray. Roger Kennedy. Lynn
I.answell. Verne Roberts. Willie
Todd. John Dunaway, Jack Hood,
Will Hines. Lea Common, A. Me-
CARNEY. e r. Cough and Mis es
Modena Hawkins, lnez Singleton.
Elsie Graham. Margaret kemble.
Elsie Mccartney and Frances Walt
man.
Sammie Hilbdrn accompanied the
following young ladieG to the Dallas
fair yesterday: Misses Mary Kate
and Laura Kate Hilburn. Pearl
Cronk, Hazel Hosford and Johnnie
Bell York.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-10-21
Booster Glass Meets.

The Booster class of the First
Presbyterian church met Saturday
afternoon with the president, Maui
rine Bell After the class had as
sembled, the autos were loaded and
went TO the park. when the bus
mess was transacted. Out door
games We're enjoyed to their fullest
extent. after which the hostess
mother. assisted by Mildred Daniel
and the teacher. served delicious re-
lreshments. The class viii meet
next with Dorothy Cunningham, Sat
urday afternoon, November !, ~ 2
o'c'ock.