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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
RUSSELL WHITMAN WAS
CAUGHT IN SNOW BLOCKADE

Russell Whitman. who left here on
wednesday OF last week for Peoria,
H., 10 atten0 hool. was caught in
the second snow blockade on the
Union Pacific at Medicine Bow. Wye.
Ffrom 9 letter co his parents. telling
Of some OF his experiences during the
blockade we make the following ex-
tracts:
blockade, we make few extracts.
The storm. he says. lasted nearly
Is hours, and most OF the ttime
the wind was blowing about 10 miles
an hour drifting the snow from 20 to
80 aoet high. In spite Of the double
windows in the sleepers. the snow
drifted into the cars TO a depth Of
foot or more. The cars were with
out heat or water for several hours,
having dead engines on both ends Of
the train, 50 that the passengers had
to abandon the train and walk half
mile to another train.
The railroad officials did every
thing they could TO get the trains
thru. They paid men $40 day,
board and room and furnished them
sheep lined coats while they were
shoveling snow.
At first the fifty six passengers
abandoned all but the chair car on
the train. Finally the engine went
dry and the conductor concluded they
would have to 'scuttle the shipp. and
get back to the other train, which was
west bound and also stuck in the
snow.
No one has any idea what bliz-
card is like who has not been In one
and ha dto walk a half mile thru
the binding snow.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
wan Paper AZ vincent.a.

The First Ward Primary assOcia-
ton will give Valentine dance at
the meeting house Wednesday AZ
ternoon. Feb. IA. between the hours
OF and o'clock. There win be
valentine box In which the children
can deposit their valentines. Admis-
sion 10 cents to everybody. Ice
cream viii be served.
"a Night in Cabaret" which
will be presented by local talent a.
the Montpelier theatre. IN something
different in the musical line than
has been given mere. Il 10 clean, clas-
BY and entertaining. Mr. Lewis, the
director, presented the entertainment
at Idaho Falls two weeks ago. and
the receipts for the two nights we're
over $1,000, the attendance the sec
ond night being larger than the first.
The prices Of admission viii be 25. so
and rs cents. Reserved seats on sale
at the JoneB-Robison Co.
j BY special arrangement, the Rev.
| J. d. GILLIAN, d. D.. Of Boise. haa
been secured TO lecture at the Meth.
odist church in this city. Wednes-
day evening, Feb. l4th. There will
] be no charge for admission. The sub.
ject OF the lecture, The Church Ia
Relation to the World Ward inter
ests ell people at this time. Dr.. Gil
lilan as writer and thinker Il quail
flied to handle the subject. Thii
lecture is highly commended BY 81
who have heard It. People Of evers
church or no church are invited t
be present.
+ J. j. Taylor left last Tuesday 70
San Francisco. where he will agaii
enter the service or the San Fran
cisco Chemical Co.. with which firm
he was connected for . number o
years. when ne left Mr.. Taylor III
not know just what the nature 0
his duties would be nor where b
would be located. as the compan
had written him that they had sey
eral propositions under considera
ton for him TO take up. Mr. Tay
+. Ior's many friends regret his depaI
eure Tor II means that he win prob
ably not again make his home !
Montpelier. at least not for humble
Of years.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
DIR. A. u. CHIFFON
E gf..a~smfse&

Eye troubles mean
school troubles for
hoyM and Rirla. Right
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
NOTICE TO WATER PATRONS

All water rentals for the quarter
ending March 81. 1917. must DO paid
by Saturday. Feb. II. 1917. Of the
water will be shut OF and fee Of 81
will be charged for turning u on.
Thos. Barrett.
Water Collector.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09

Magazine subscriptions taken at
Ritter Bros. drug store.
The city election this year will be
held on Tuesday. April "a. SO 1t will
soon be time for those who desire to
serve the dear people for the next two
years in the capacity Of mayor, coun-
cilmen. ctc.. 20 let their wishes be
known.
Second hand overcoats for sale; al
so have received new spring samples
for suits: can suit the taste and pock-
OF book OF every gentlemen; good III
and workmanship guaranteed.-Fred
Seller. the tailor, opposite First Ma
tional Bank.
Lost, last week. between the post
office and Burgoyne's store. black
leather purse containing post office
key, $40 and receipts. Name of the
owner was on the receipts. Finder
please return the money and receive
reward.
MIR. and Mra. J. NJ. Phelps were
called 20 Rexburg Tuesday by q tele-
gram announcing the death Of Mrs.
Phelps father, David Osborne. De
ceased was one of the early settlers
of this valley. and was we'll known
by all OF the old timers.
| DR.. Won Harten. the eye specialist,
will be at the Burgoyne hotel on
Thursday. Feb Is. Those desiring
the best care for their eyes that
training experience and modern
equipment can give, should not fail
to call on him. Caring FOR children
ayes q speciality.
j Rev. c. r. Wheeler has presented
he English department OF the high
school with an artisticaIIy framed
oanel picture Of the late American
poets. The students appreciate tbs
lift and desire to express theil
thanks TO Rev. Wheeler for the spIen
did picture.
Don't let these fine winter day
slip by without q kodak. There's
complete assortment at the kodak
store" and our free advice to guild
you 70 get perfect pictures. Kodak
are autographs and kodak feature
only.-The Rinehart Studio.
That people Of Montpelier wer
hungry for change from movin
pictures. was evidenced by the pack
ed house which greeted the Forrea
Taylor company last night TO witnes
the presentation OF ''The Prisone
! OF zenda." The leading roles IN III
= play were exceptionally well handlet
. Special stage settings we're used |
7 each act. The company viii play
~ return engagement here on honda
might. FEB. 10. presenting wheri
It "The Trail Divides"
Y Hyrum Holmes Of this city 40
70 w. r. Holmes Of Paris we're called
: Salt Lake yesterday ~ : telegral
announcing the death OF their sIsta
J. Mrs. J. 4. Dalton. which oceurrt
j there Tuesday night. Death foilol
ID "a an operation for appendicitis. D
rs ceased was about fifty fonr years
P. age. She was well known TO maj
Of the older citizens Of this count
ar as Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton we're rel
III beats here for 8 number Of veal
Nj first on Thomas Fork and later
an Montpelier. They have resided
nd Salt Lake for the past six years. 2
H. sides her husband she q survived
her krotheF ana fivs sisters,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
q TssTsE ATTsTOAT
ALIEN HUN
Trappers. Ilanaera. - 80

We viii pay for winter-eaH9ht
fuTs up 70 Feh. 10. 1917;
MUSK HAT-7ss. III sizes.
MIXING. /. ss.ge: No..9. $3.50;
no. 3. s4.59.
SKUNK Black. se.G0; shcrs
stripe. 1850; Marrow Stripe. t4.eo:
broad stripe. sz.oo.
oTsTER-paFk. $3.50: Pale.
sis.0e.
Fox--Red caaed. s14.6e: arss.
ss.go; swlfs. g2.0e.
RAceooN-Exsra Hsavy, ss.se:
Ordinary. $500.
WILD cAT-Hsavy. s4.ss: TiAs.
e2.Ee.
COYOTE sz.Ee. All slzss.
Ship BY express ca paEesi nns9
We pay transportation with Fsemram
We handle aii Of 81 tara. Glsa a.
trial shipment.
X. n. Ra6afEMaOy q BOS.
l R5samM auns Imsilmnm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
Local News
Montpelier. Idaho. February ., 1917

Mrs. r. A. Sullivan was taken SER
iously i'll Wednesday. but was report
ed some better this morning.
Elgin watches, small sizes, IS:
solid gold Ia vailieres. 80 and mp;
solid gold cuff links, So and up at
Nielsen's jewelry store.
A fine baby girl registered at the
home OF c. W. Fuller last Friday
morning.
Jake Sarbach has taken bis old
position as clerk in H. B. Whitman's
store.
Cherry Bark Cough Syrup. Just
the thing for that cough. Sold BY
Ritter Bros. Drug Co.
The Misses Marie Fuller and chel-
ga Kehoe Of Cokeville visited in this
city this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie Schmid left
last Monday for a two weeks visit
at Logan, Salt Lake and Pocatello.
Try our own make Of hand lotion;
you viii be agreeably surprised
Ritter Bros. Drug Go.
The Ladies of the Maccabeea will
give their first annual bah at the
pavilion on wednesday night, Feb.
2sth.
walter Stevens Is in Ogden this
week. He went down Tuesday 70 at
tend a meeting OF the directors Of
~ the Sidney Stevens Implement Co
Beautiful new line OF ginghams
cheviots, percales, nainsook, Iona
cloth. embroidery and laces. Call and
see these goods before you do youl
sprine bnying.-H. B. Whitman.
Mrs. walter Stevens and children
went to Richmond, Utah last Mon
day for q ten days visit with he
mother
Mr.. ana Mrs. 8. c. Eyeringhan
have taken up their residence a
Camp Lifton, where they VIII be 10
Gated for an indefinite period.
Mrs. NV. Whinyates. who recent
~ returned from California IL pre-
pairing for her first spring miiliner
opening on Friday and Saturday
Feb. 16 and II.
Mrs. Mary McGough. mother q
Nsra sullivan passed thru Ali
city last Tuesday morning enrcute {
Denver to visit her parents. He
father il % and her mother OIL yeal
OF age.
Chas. q. Harris was on the stret
yesterday for the first time since !
was operated on six weeks ago. +
xpects TO b able to return to Blacl
foot next Tuesday.
word comes from Fairview. Wye
that Miss oris stevens and Mr.. A
bert Clement, both Of that place, VI
be married on Feb. 10. Miss Steve
in the daughter Of Mr.. and hrs. J.
Stevens, formerly OF this place.
The annual meeting Of the Be
Lake Farmers society OF Equity v
be held IN the Montpelier City n
Saturday. Feb. a. There viii be
afternoon and evening session q
the public i cordially invited p
tsaa beth q them.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
FoR SALE AND RENT ITEMS

FOR rent, a hay ranch o. 1s5 acres.
two miles from Montpelier. Call al
tia Bear River Valley Land = Alb
stract 90.
For rent. rooms for light house
keeping. Apply % Mrs. john Jew
SIT.
Take notice. 4 complete bath out
re Installed for 81. For partlcn-
lars SEQ Charlie French.
For saia. 5 large safe; Inquire Al
the city hall.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09
sHoR AND Harness SHOP

If you want your shoes or harness
repaired right. 80 TO Sam Relder.
one block north o. the high school
building.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-02-09

glasses make study . pleasure. DR..
Chiffon will be IN Montpelier Feb. ID.
20. q, %. - and IS. Office over
Modern Drug Co. A. Paris hotel on
February %.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-26
ALEXANDER THREATENS HOLD
OUT-SPRING HAS COME
BY Mark Shields

winter, but the baseball players indi-
cate that spring is in the near ofing
and about to butt into the picture.
Grover Cleveland Alexander, the
best pitcher in the country in 1916,
has returned an unsigned contract to
the PhiIlies, with a demand for more
salary and an agreement good for
three years.
Failing to get these concessions,
Alex threatens to hold out for keeps
and retire from organized baseball,
going into a semi-pro venture with
Catcher Bill Killifer, his battery
mate. This is regular spring talk,
for Alex will be out there with his
wicked low ball when the first bell
rings, trying to equal his last seasons
record for shut-Outs.
While Alex was INDUCING in these
noble sentiments, group of players
were meeting with Dave Fultz in
New York and reaffirming their IN
tention to stick with the players
fraternity in its present fight against
the club owners.
Here is the list of the players who
attended the meeting:
Eddie Burns, Detroit; John Miller,
st. Louis; George Chalmers, Phila-
deIphia; Tom Clarke, Cincinnati; Bill
Fischer, Pittsburgh; Otto Miller,
Brooklyn; Jack Dalton, Newark;
George H Burns, Detroit; Grover
Hartley, st, Louis; Arthur Wilson,
Chicago; Bert Daniels, Milwaukee;
Gus Getz, Brooklyn; John Henry,
Washington; James Archer, Chica-
go; John Enzeman, Newark; Frank
McDermott, Montreal; Jas. G. Smith,
Boston; Ed ReuIbach, Boston; Al
Sehardt, Newark; Chas. Jameson,
Washington; Al Carlstrom, Toronto;
VIM. Doak, st. Louis; Geo. Burns,
New York; Larry Gardner and Dick
Hobitzel Boston
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-01-26

league names in that list, men who
are important members of their re-
spective teams, and the detection of
any great number would be a serious
blow to the prospects of their clubs.
II is probable that~this meeting
was more for the purpose of impress
sing club owners than for purposes
of actually arranging a strike.
Nothing has transpired recently to
change the belief that the players
strike will not materiaIize. The
athletes will probably get some con-
cessiOns from the minor leagues and
the whole difficulty will blow over. It
must be admitted that the players
have some grievances, though they
are not so great Fultz and his foIIoW=
ers would have the public believe.
The matter of salary reductions is
something entirely. between the
players and their clubs, and that
seems to be the main grievance at
present in the majors. In the past
the fraternity has not tried to fix sal
aries, and it is not likely to invade
that field now.
Memo LIebold has sent a signed
contract to White Sox offices. It is
to be hoped the little outfieIder will
have more opportunity to show his
wares than last season. Despite
newspaper notices, Memo is a bet
ter defensive man than any of the
SoX trio, with the possible exception
Of Happy Felsch. He can cover an
enormous amount of ground and in
jects the requisite amount of brains
into his labor.
His batting average win rot go
much higher than .275, but that is
better than at least one member of
the trio accomplished in 1916.
Charlie Thomas, former SECRETARY
and president of the Cubs, will act as
secretary for Joe Tinker's Columbus
club in the American assn. Thomas
and TiuEnr haUn hanD r1oSo frfar,5r
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
HAD PLEASANT TIME
CONGREGATIONAL MISSIONARY
SOCIETY ENTERTAINED

Eddyville, Jan. 13.-The Missionary
Society of the Congregational church
was very pleasantly entertained on
Thursday afternoon at the church.
The hostesses were Mrs. F. NJ. Ep-
person, Mrs. J. s. Craft, Mrs. Chas.
Tenant, and Mrs. Ida Weber. A
program consisting of readings and
musical selections was given A let
ter was read from Mrs. Martin of
Grinnell, who was formerly active in
the Missionary society at Eddyville
After a social hour refreshments were
served.
Tom Williams of Ottumwa was
called to Eddyville Thursday by the
serious illness of Mrs. Vim. Ross.
Atty c. L. Hatehitt transacted
business in Abba Thursday
Z. M. Burkes of st. Joe, Mo-, will
have charge of a revival meeting in
Eddyyille beginning Feb. l.
Henry Mahoney, who has been
serving in the national guard on the
border, has returned home. Henry
HAS uSCluSu TIC VIII hOt iS-SLiioI dho
has accepted a position with man
ufacturing firm at Webster City.
Mrs. Laura Elliott wha has beer
visiting relatives and friends in Ed
dyville the past wo weeks, returned
to her home at Weldon, H., Friday.
w. S. Keller expects to leave the
J first of the week for Dalton City, Ill.
to visit his mother who is seriously
, ill.
| DR.. J. S. Craft has returned from
Ames where he has been in attend
ance at the State Veterinary Associa
/ ton.
| Lon Turner had the misfortune tt
| fal ON the ice Thursday and injlr'
himself SO that he has since beer
confined to his home.
Roy Darling of Haxtum, Colorado
arrived in Eddyville Friday for visi
at the parental S. B. Bay home.
Mrs. J. B. Mowry of Ottumwa Il
spending the week in Eddyville visit.
ing at the John Miller home.
! Miss Jennie Vance who has beel
visiting the past six weeks with he
aunt, Mrs. C. c. Palmer, and othe
relatives, left Thursday for her hom
at Soldier Grove, Wisconsin.
, Lee Warner of Abba was calling
on friends in Eddy Vile Thursday.
Rev. A. S. Kilburn has accepted /;
call to become pastor Of the Congre
gational church at Eddyville. Rev
Kilburn comes to Eddyville from New
Hampshire and expects to begin hi
duties about Feb. list. >a
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
PERSONALS
GOING AND COMING OF CITIZENS
TOLD BY CORRESPONDENT

Beacon, Jan. 10. (By Blue Eyes)-
Mrs. Robert Howe and Mrs. Miller
Beard spent Wednesday last with Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Lay in Knoxville.
Mrs. N. Middlesworth has been quite
sick the past week.
Mrs. Josie Wiser and Miss Pearl
are visiting at the home of Louie Wis
ser near Lovilia.
ohm Melcher is quite poorly. Their
son Joe of Barnes City spent Thursday
with him.
Word has been received announcing
the arrival of a baby girl at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Clements, OF
1892 East Grand, Des Moines, Iowa.
Warren Whitlatch has left for Dako-
Ia with the intentions of bringing his
mother back Mrs. Whitlach has been
visiting relatives and for the past
month has been very sick.
Dan Edwards is working at the
Novak Garage.
Miss Leila Griffith entertained
few friends last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Hugh Smith and son of Rock
well are visiting at the parental Ted
Evans home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
THEY PAY THE BILL
COMPLETE SETTLEMENT MADE
FOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION.

OSkaloosa scity council at a special
called melting held Friday evening
made full and complete settlement
with Mr.. E. R. Tibbets. representa-
tive of the Kansas City Construction
Company, for the sewer extension
and disposal plant erected north and
east of Forest cemetery, during the
past summer and fall.
Following the completion of the job
and its successful operation since the
sewage has been turned into the new
work, the council members and the
agents of the city have made careful
inspection. The consulting engin-
eer, author of the plans and specifi-
cations, and City Engineer Horace
Hawkins, under whose personal SUI
pervision the contract was carried
through to completion, have inspected
every foot of the construction and
installation and it has been found
satisfactory in each and every re-
spect and detail.
Report to the city council was
made by E. B. Black of the firm of
Black & Veach, engineers, and de-
tailed statement of estimates and to-
tai cost was submitted by City Engin-
eer Horace I-GwiinJ. The council
members took recess, summoned
City Solicitor Hugh B. Mccoy in con-
sultation and then approved the
claims of the company and author.
lied the issuance of warrants upon
the city treasury in payment there
of, total of little under $4,000. 90.
Mr.. E. r. Tibbets, superintendent
in charge, complimented the city OF
Oskaloosa upon the character of the
equipment installed and the complet-
ed work, He had some nice things
to say of the city administration and
the straightforward and businesslike
way in which they had conducted the
business side of the contract. He
thanked the council as body and
the members individually for favors
extended and hoped 70 he Of further
service to the municipality. IN other
work.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
OTTUMNA GETS
BANKER K. MEET
WILL BE ONE OF THE FIRST
EVENTS FOR NEW HOTEL.
DEAD MAN IS RESUsClTATED
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools and Yves,
Ieyan College Will Resume Work
Next Week.-Find Mans viii
in Old Shirt.

Ottumwa, Jan. 13.-Group ten of the
Iowa State Bankers association viii
meet in Ottumwa this year and will
be one Of the first of the big meetings
planned for Ottumwa's new hotel.
This was decided at meeting of
the executive committee of group ten,
held in Ottumwa, at which represent
atives of numerous banks in the dis.
trict were present.
The visitors for the day consisted
of e. e. Phelps, group chairman, Del
ta U. G. Rice, Milton; ]. A. Canning
Abba; George M. Barnett, Centerville;
o. u, Wray, Bloomfield. Secretary G.
ID. Evans and former Chairman B. p.
Brown were also present at The SEES.
sion of the committee, the latter in al;
advisory capacity owing to his Ions
experience on the committee.
The usual time for holding the
group ten meetings is on Lincoln's
birthday, February IL. This year ii
was the turn of Sigourney but the
committee considered the advisabilit.'
OF delaying the meeting until better
weather and May was deemed the
most satisfactory time for holding the
meeting. ...,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
MAY LOSE HANDS
BABY SUFFERING FROM EFFECTS
OF THE COLD.

Little Merle, infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Vedder, aged
about eighteen months, was severely
frozen about her hands and feet last
Friday afternoon. The mother was
summoned to the bedside of a sick
relative residing northwest of New
Sharon, and the trip was made in an
auto. The bother did not realize the
extreme cold and thought she could
take the bay along. She wrapped
the little girl closely and warmly,
which possibly caused it to fret 1t
may have exposed the little hands to
some extent. When arrived at the
destination the hands were found
badly frozen and the feet We're
slightly frosted. The little fingers
are said to have been frozen stiff.
Fortunately physician was at the
place of destination upon arrival Of
Mrs. Vedder and the child had inn
mediate treatment. II is said that
the baby will lose several fingers Of
the right hand and possibly some Of
tho ends Of fingers OF the left must
come OF.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
LOSES MUCH BLOOD
SHERIFF HENLY is WEAKENED
FROM NOSE BLEED.

Sheriff D. E. Henley suffered from q
hemorrhage of the nose Saturday,
and before the flow could be arrested
he had lost something over a quart Of
blood. Several minor hemorrhages
have taken place since but were not
of serious character.
While the official has been some
what inconvenienced by the trouble,
and is off duty for the time being, he
has not been rendered i'll by the mis-
hap. The loss of blood did not make
the patient weak and he will be
around again Immediately.
The trouble started with the blow
ing of his nose. The officer, was at
his home. He had just partaken of a
hearty dinner and making prepare
ticns to go upon long trip with pa
pers for service. He had been appar-
emily suffering with cold several
days and in the effort to free his nos
trils over eSerted the parts and con-
gcsted vein or artery was ruptured.
When the serious character of the
blood flow was noted assistance was
called for. First aid was rendered by
Doctors MCLEAN and Johnston who
gave subsequent treatment as soon as
the loss of blood could be controlled.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
NO PLACE TO GO.
Difficulty Experienced in Locating
Next Study Center.

County Superintendent Jessie l.,
Duboc is having some little trouble
finding a location for their next Study
Center which will be held next Sat
urday. They had planned to hold
the sessions in the high school build
ing, but arrangements had been made
for a special feature picture to be
shown upon that date in the high
school building. Miss Duboc has
not secured quarters for the sessions
at the present time. Court being in
session makes it doubly hard.