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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
ALL READY FOR THIRD
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

II. II. Hoff, chairman OF tho forth
coming Liberty Loan drive In this
county, informs as that he will have
his forces all lined up for tho drive
which begins on April 9. 70 faeili-
tate the work the county has been di-
vided. and the drive on the west side
will be handled by RussellShepherd OF
Paris. Mr. Hoff will assist him In
,very way possible. but the matter OF
appointing solicitors and conducting
he drive generally will be left 20 Mr..
Shepherd and those whom he has
allied upon to assist him.
On account OF the semi-annpal CON
ference. Mr.. Hon will be in Salt Lake
on the 9Th. but he will return early
in the following week and personally
supervise the drive on the eAst side
OF the valley. He has appointed an
executive committee to assist him in
the work. This committee Ia com
posed OF DR.. Ashley, w. J. Crockett,
M4u ~ ANANM hhA 1ss a. 0UNASNA AhN
latter 10 still In California. bat he Ia
expected home within the next week
During Mr. Hoff's absence any one OF
the committee will have authority TO
take such action as may be Necessary
to push the work along.
At this writing. Thursday morning
1t Ii not known what amount Bear
Lake county will be asked to sub
scribe. but the amount will be less
than was asked for In the second
drive. and Chairman Hon 10 conf
lent that the county will not only
ome up to the mark but will "go
'ver the top" by several hundred
lollars.
Be ready to put your subscription
iown as soon AZ the committee calls
lpon you. Don't take up the com.
mittee' slime quibbling over the
AMOUNT you will subscribe. Make
Up your mind during the comm
week what you are going to do and
hen do 1t without asking any ques
ions of the committee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
Christ IS Risen!
written BY Rev. Israel Putnam, :,

Life eternal! Heaven rejoices.
Jesus lives Who once was dead;
Join. o man, the deathiess voices;
o. child OF God. lift up thy head
Patriarchs.frO the distant ages.
Saints all longing for their Heaven.
Prophets. Psalmists, seers and sagea.
All await the glory given.
Life eterna1l o what wonders,
Press on faith: what Joy unknown,
Amid earth's closing thunders,
Saints shall stand before the throne
o to enter that bright portal.
: See that glowing armament.
Know. with Thee. o God immortal.
Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent!
Christ our Lord, Ii risen again.
And has broken every chain;
HaFkl the voice OF angels cry.
Singing evermore on hight
Christ, the Son. is risen today,
Sons of men and angels say;
Raise your Joys and victory high.
Sing, We heavens and earth. reply.
Loves redeeming work p done.
The Gght Ia fought. the battle woa;
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
al0O PRIZE FoR sOAaR
IDAHO nOY on 0IaI4.

Through the courtesy OF the Idaho
state Bankers association. the state
committee In charge of the third Lib
erty Loan drive offers q prise Of Z
500 bond 20 the school student In
this state. ~ years Of age or under.
submitting the best slogaa for the
coming drive. Slogans can not con
ain more than nine words and must
le In the hands Of the state eommlt-
los on or before April g. This = y
grse-foT-ail contest IN which every
school child In tho State IL IHvisea GO
participate. Slogans should bs placed
N an envelope and addressed 70 the
Idaho State Liberty Loan Commit
toe. Boise" The SeadsF should In
clnde hla or her address. The eonaent
offers an excellent opportunity TO So
cure handsome prize and 10 help
make the Liberty Loan aEiyo q anc-
cess.
The rules Of ths contest ara:
/. Open 70 ali school chIIdFea not
over ls years old.
.. Olive your nama. address and
the school you attend.
;. Answers must - I'm the hanAu
u tbs Idaho Liberty Loan State Com
Inittoe At Boise not later than April
q. 1918.
I. The slogan or sentences mist not
contain more than ten worda: tho
shorter the better.
s. An impartial Board Will be
called 20 Judge the answers and 10
award the prize.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

Lo! the suns eclipse ls DER,
Lo! he sets In blood no more.
Vain the stone. the watch. the seal.
Christ has burst the gatas Of he'll.
Death In vain foFbids Him rise.
Our Christ has opened Paradise.
Lives again our glorious King,
Where. o death, ID now Thy sting?
Once He died cur souls to save,
Where's thy victory boastlng graye7
Rise we soon where Christ has led.
Follow our exalted Head,
Made like Him. like Him He rise.
Ours the cross. the grave. the prize.
know that my Redsemer alves,
What Joy the best assurance Kivesl
He lives. He lives. RE once was dead
He lives my everlasting Head!
He lives to bless me with HlS love,
He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul ID feed,
He lives TO help IN time ~ need.
He lives all glory to his Name.
He lives M Saviour stllI the same:
What JOY the blest assurance gives,
] know that my RedeemeT lives.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
BEAR LAKE COUNTY NOW
HAS A FARM BUREAU
Perfected at Paris Last Monday
Officers Elected and County Agent Chosen
Who Will Begin Work Soon.

There was 4 good attendance at
the meeting ot the Bear Lake farm
era. which was held at the court
house in Paris last Monday afternoon
for the purpose Of permanently or
ganiRing a Farm Bureau.
II. w. Hochbaum. county agent
leader In the state. met with the
county commissioners and communi.
~ chRirmen previous TO the afternoon
meeting. during which time he out
lined the most important subjects
that should receive the immediate at
tention OF the farmers. as follows;
Pest control. bull club. improved dry
farming. dairying. labor and boxp and
girls clubs.
During the afternoon session q dia-
,usslon upon these subjects was held
with the view Of ascartaining the at
titude OF the farmers on these im.
portant matters. Il was the opinion
Of a number Of those who spoke that
greater interest should be shown In
dalryinE in this county. The enor-
nous pay roll In Star valley was re-.
forred to as an example OF what can
be done In the dairy business.
The commissioners were authoriE-
cd by the meeting to appoint 9 nom
mating committee for the purpose OF
choosing officers for the Farm Blu
reau. After some deliberatlon the
committee submitted the following
names which were approved By the
meeting:
President--~Alma Findlay.
Vice. -PresIdent-w. J. Hunter.
SecretRry-MoFris ID. Low
Treasurer-J. II. Shepherd.
Committee for various projects
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
BUY SIDNEY STEVENS PROP.
ERTY FOR TABERNACLE SITE

Some days ago the Presidency of
the Montpelier stake closed the deal
with the heirs of the late Sidney Ste
vens for the purchase Of the ground
ON which the old Sidney Stevens I'm
plement Cos. warehouses; stand as
the site for the new $50. 900 taberna-
Gle. Ths deal Included Tng old butid<
fngB on the ground, which will be re-
moved as soon as they can be sold
The property has a frontage on Main
street Of 1872 feet and IL zoo feet
deep. 1t is the desire of the presiden-
cy to break ground for the tabernacle
At the earliest date possible and the
erection of the building Will be
pushed with all possible speed
The old buildings now on the
ground have long been an eye-sore to
that section of the city. With the
$4,000 city hall. on the corner to
the east, the pavilion on the corner
to the south and the high school only
block away. the erection OF the tab
ernacle will greatly improve the ap-
pearance Of that part OF the city.
By the way. the pavilion will look
little dingy beside the city hall and
tabernacle. and IL the directors of the
pavilion company can see their way
clear to do 80, they should treat the
exterior Of the building to q coat oi
paint this summer.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
MUSTER FULL TROOP OF
BOY SCOUTS IN A WEEK
t the First Cali Lads Of Montpelier Rally to the
Colors--More Scouts Wanted--Boys Ready
for All Kinds of Light Work.

with the true spirit and vim OF
nerican manhood, 80 boys of Mont
Bier have been mustered in and set
emselves to the task of becoming
ban and honorable men. They, of
lrse, are still in for q good time
4 d some play, but as good scouts
by are out after "old man work"
th everything from a broom to a
nix wagon. So IL you have any dirt,
bbish, leaves or junk that you
int cleaned up and hauled away,
BIT get in touch with the scoutmas-
and you will have husky patrol
eight scouts on the job in quick
ne.
The boys will rake lawns of leaves
one cent per front footage: back
rds cleaned at $1.O0 per load; cell
rs cleaped at $1.0O per load; old
pers and iron junk hauled away
Be. The reason for this is plain.
BY Scouts do not take up subscrip-
ns for their upkeep. They aim to
self-supporting. They have uni
Inns, camp equipment, books and
dges to buy, and they also want to
vest in war savings stamps to help
hcle Sans soldiers along. The boys
I've earned enough to date to pay
+ the troops years registration fee.
They have had two evenings of
ill and one camp fire talk In the
blb barracks. The troop will be in
rfect form for Decoration Day ex-
cises, and will surely be a credit to
city as well as to their parents.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

Following is the honor roll Of troop
No. of this city:
Scoutmaster-F. G. Sergeant.
Eagle Patrol
Patrol leader-Junior Beckwith I;
Scouts-Darrel Dayton, Clifford
Hayes. Delbert Jones, Clifton Phelps,
Lawrence Jensen. Leslie Thiel, Leon
Jewett.
Wolf Patrol
Patrol leader-Vernon O'Connor;
scouts-Leroy Dewey, Donald Lyons,
George Lyons. Clyde Phelps. EN-
nett Mathieson. Frank Speirs, VIII
mer Phelps.
Rattlesnake Patrol
Patrol leader-Wilham Brown;
Scouts - Ross Barkdull. Lyman
Crockett, Clyde Whitman, Melvin
Lauridson, Gordon Wynn. Frank
Richards. James Wedel.
Crow Patrol
Patrol leader - Thos. Sherrod I;
Scouts - Wendell Cornford. vern
Gentry, Thomas Jones, Justin Phelps,
George Thorpe. Elwynn Cornford,
Rolla Orchard.
The troop will recruit one more
patrol. There are six files open for
enlistment which the scoutmaster
would like to have filled by boys OF
Is years or over. as he is looking for
assistant timber. MIR. Sargenat hopes
to have these files filled by tomorrow
night, as he is anxious to get the en-
tire troop in good shape as soon as
possible.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

were named a. follows:
Organization and MemhershIp-
Alma Findlay.
Improved DRY FarminE-w. ).
Hunter.
Boys and oiFla Cluba--Morris ID.
Low.
1.-Two atoek-EsFa J, Howell.
Finance Russell Shepherd.
Pest Erasmus Nelson.
DairyinG Frank Brown.
Labor-w woodruiS Clark.
Home EconomIca~-Mru. u. d.
Whitman,
Upon the recommendation oe Mr..
Hochhaum. the commissioners Ap-
pointed = Mr.. Sargent OF Grace. Iaas
no, a. county agent tor H=aF Lake
county. Mr. Sargent viii report tor
duty about April Bth. and viii take
up the work recommended In the sab
iocts named above. AF. Sargent IL
said to be . very competent man and
there 10 no doubt but what hia efforts
among the farmers will produce good
results.
Il was recommended ~ sAe meet
inE that all stock mon requiring pure
bred sirca should consult with Mr.
Howell within the next few days. be-
fore II Ia too late TO make arrange
ments for turning stock on the
ranges,
W. E. Crouch % the u q. Blologie-
al Survey will meet with the farmers
ON the west side OF the valley al Paris
today and with those on the east side
az the city hall In Montpelier tomoF-
row afternoon ~ = o'clock Tor the
purpose OF discussing rodent and tn
sect pests.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

calling he gave many blessings to
Saints OF the Bear Lake Stake. and
without doubt administered with
the power and authority of his holy
commission. He was called tba mis-
sion in England In 1884 and q por-
ton OF the time presided over the
Manchester Conference. In 1870 he
was called to and filled q short mis-
sion in the States. where he was an
instrument in converting his brother
Frederick, q faithful and untiring
worker who preceded Thomas as
pioneer to the Great Beyond q few
months ago.
Thomas Sleight was q very active
man, being able to walk his mile,
even but a few weeks before his
death. as he was proud to say. In Is
minutes. He was clean and upright
in his living and observed faithfully
to do the duties required of him. In
hts ward he was known as a pillar
upon which il was safe to lean with
reference to doctrinal questions and
lis testimony both in precept and in
he living still remain a. a sacred
memory iR the hearts OF the people
His funeral was q testimonial OF
steem and upon the stand sat the
presiding men of the two Stakes that
once were known as the Bear Lake
Stake. and they with others bore
witness that the deceased had con-
slstentiy kept the faith, that he had
earned the esteem Of all who had be-
come acquainted with him, that he
died a fit subject for that reward
promised to them who shall endure
to the end. His fnternment was in
the Paris city cemetery.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
D. w. DAVIS DELIVERS
ROUSING WAR ADDRESS

The apparent indifference OF the
citizens Of Montpelier regarding the
war situation was again manifested
last Friday night when q mere
handful OF people assembled az the
city hall to hear Hon. d. w. Davis
chairman OF the Liberty Loan COM
mittee for this state. II is true, his
coming had been extensively adver-
tised, but Il Ia certain that enough
people knew of the coming to have
packed the city hall auditorium.
The few who were there had the
pleasure Of listening to the best war
talk that has ever been given In this
city, not excepting the splendid ad-
dress given by DIR. Culbertson the
week prior In the first part OF his
address he dweit upon tn eneceestty
Of the people standing behind the
government by subscribing literally
for the forthcoming bond issue. He
referred to the enthusiasm with
which the people Of England re-
sponded to the last loan called for by
the English government.
II we are to show our boys over
here and our faithful allies that we
are with them. heart and soul, we
ipust do our part here by lending our
money to the government In order
that there may not be slowing
down OF the war on the part OF the
United States, said Mr. Davis.
He said that the people Of the
west do not realize as yet the seri-
BUSINESS Of the situation, but that all
must begin to think and act In war
terms. We must save In every way
possible in order to be able to meet
the demands that will be made upon
rs In the future, for this war will not
end short OF Ave years unless some
unexpected things happen.
| He condemned In emphatic terms
the slackers and those who are hin.
dering the progress of the govern.
ment by refusing 70 work unless they
are paid wages out OF all proportion
to what their labor is actually worth
These men. he declared. are but littlt
better than the German spies. who
are sowing seeds of discomfort
throughout the nation.
Thousands OF the best young mer
Of our land are today enduring ths
hardships Of war and unfiinchinglI
facing death while we az home ar
enjoying life and thinking OF pleas
ures as we did before the war began
Some are even heard TO grumple be
cause they have been called upon q
save in wheat and meats in order tina
our soldiers in France and the peopI'
of our allied nations may hay,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
KETCH OF THE LIFE OF
THE LATE THO6. SLEIGHT

The following sketch of the life of
e late Thomas Sleight was fur
Bhed by members of his family:
In the passing of Thomas Sleight,
arch 18th at his home in Paris, AMI
bier pioneer has gone to his final
st. In the fall OF 1863, in the first
mpany to enter Bear Lake valley
ID presided over by Apostle Charles
Rich, Mr.. Sleight came upon the
ene that was to be changed from
e wild to the domestic by heroic
nds and that was to receive the i'm
less of his substantial and continued
ort.
Thomas Sleight was born at
gineshead, Lincolnshire, England,
ptember 25th, 1893. At the age
II IT he joined the Church of Jesus
Arist of Latter Day Saints, and four
ars later immigrated to America,
cating near st. Charles, Mo. Leav-
3 st. Louis IN the year 1857, he was
Arried to Marian Reynolds at Flor
Ice. Neb., and during the same year
hs called by the Church to assist In
liking the settlement at Genoa,
BIB. Two years Of toll and hardships
Ought them only failure to produce
bps, but the third year a crop was
odueed but when ready to harvest
e envy of government agents was
oused and the land upon which the
Tops stood was declared to belong TO
e Indians and the pioneers were
ven thirty days to get OF. This
ley did, leaving all except such
mgr aB could be carried with
ein.
In 1860 Mr.. Sleight crossed the
ains, driving an or team and
bached Utah the same year. settling
Hyde Park, in Cache Valley. in
861, where he remained until called
settle Bear Lake Valley two years
hter. He located at Paris, then
bought to be In the Territory OF
tah. Here his journeying as a pi-
neer ceased. but his labor com
enced in very deed. On November
865 his wife sied. leaying him
ithout family. Ia 1867 ~he married
larry III. Wixom, whG with four
Oys and fiye girlsC together with
Aany grandchildreH, survive him.
Elder SIeight held many positions
4 importancs>and prominence, both
the Church and In the state. Or
July 27th. 1867. he was elected ad'
ltant. with the rank of First Lieu.
enant, Company A cavalry, First
Battalion, First Regiment, Of thu
lauvoo Legion Militia for the Rich
and Military District. U. T. anC
erved in the Indian wars Of the pi
eneer days. He served one term n
bounty commissioner and was one o.
he first public school teachers In thu
kalley. He was identified with tn
Sunday school from the very frs
Ind besides holding important posi-
lions in that organization was per
haps one of the most consistent ant
nntiring expounders of Mormon the
plogy in this part of the Church.
In 1854 Mr. Sleight was ordainec
p priest. in 1858 an elder. in 1863 !;
high priest under the direction o
President Young, and a patriarel
September Gath, 1916. under tn,
hands of Apostle James r. Talmage
Under and BY virtue OF this las
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
COMMUNITIES SHOULD
OBSERVE LOYALTY DAY

Mrs. Frank Kinyon OF Boise. chair
man OF the bureau Of public speaking
On war topics in Idaho. has issued the
following letter 70 the ehairmsn Of
speakers committees and county
councils OF defense calling their ~
tentIon TO the necessity for proper
observance Of Loyalty Day:
April 9Th. 1918. is the hrst annI-
verAary Of our entrance into the great
world conflict and has been dssignat-
I'D aa Loyalty Day On this day every
loyal American citizen ls asked 70
eonssegate himself anew 10 the task
Of winning this war.
The opening Of the Hhird LIbeF-
~ Loan drive IL set for April 9Th Of
this year. and No more ntting date
could have been chosen. \ proper
observance Of Loyalty Day viii
grealy assist in making the drive !
success.
IA chairman OF your County
Speakers Committee. vtll yoa plsass
confer az once with the County Lib
sTty Loan Chairman. also With fhs
representative Of the woman's Lib
eFty Loan Committee. and togethei
Ian 3 speaking campaign for Loyal
ty Day that shall embrace every pre-
einet IN your county?
make thia = Fsd-lsttsr dayi
at each meeting provide for
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

enough to eat. why, the great
masses Of the American people do not
know what II means 10 sacrifice. de-
clared Mr.. Davis, but they Will know
what It means TO sacrifice before the
war is ended. In this conflict. he
said. we owe our entire service 10
our government. and should give IL
freely.
Mr.. Davis was literally applauded
throughout hia address, and at the
close many took occasion 70 shake
hands with him and express their
hearty appreciation of what he had
said.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
IN THE INTEREST
TlE RRD CROSS.


During the past week while our
thoughts have been 30 constantly
With the boys In France who are
going over the top" the efforts oG the
Montpelier workers have been. II pOa-
s!ble. more strenuous than before. On
Monday 336 bandageB we're made a.
the hall and tho steady hum Of the
sewing machines each afternoon
throughout the week testified that =
faithful group Of women are reailz.
ing that they are 10 do . part In this
great war. II only to keep on good
terms with themselves. whom every
atom of human energy ls needed Is
an asset In this. one of the most Inn
portant branches of the work. In re-
sponse to the national call. the Bear
Lake Chapter Of the American Red
Cross has taken up the work OF col
lecting used and unused surplus
clothing and bedding for the deatitute
people OF Belgium. All donations
will be received ct the city hall any
afternoon from nov until after April
5rd. As they must be assorted and
packed, promptness in sending your
contributions will be appreciated.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29

ceremonious anfuEIing of the stars
and Stripes % unysilins o9 : som-
munity service Gag.
Have the nost Inspiring music.
"0iys prominent plaea 20 honoF-
roll Of the boys who have answered
'hsiF eountFy's call. and raad . lattsF
y two from koyw sc the froRt.
Oct 3 live-wiFe speaker Whe win
mDhAaize the kind Of loyalty naee@-
'ary on the part OF thess whe stay
II home.
10 not have . progFam COO lsag."
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-03-29
TEXAS JOINS THE
DRY BREoADM

The last step In the enactment Of
q statewide prohibitoTy lhw for Tsxaa
was taken when Governor lobby at
taehed bis signature 20 the statutoTy
prohibition BIN. This BIN viii become
a law 80 days after adjournment Of
The present special session and thus
ls expected 10 become sHeetivs about
Iuno &c or 81.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
ODD FELLOWS MEMORIAL.
Total of Seventy one Graves Decorated
 During Sunday Afternoon.

Obwebetuck lodge, No. Is, I. o. o. F., assisted by Violet Rebekah lodge, No. 57, l. O. o. F., held the annual Odd Fellows Memorial day exercises at Willimantic cemetery Sunday after noon.
 At 245 the society formed in front of Odd Fellows hall and marched to the cemetery. The procession was headed by William Bigely, who carried a large American flag. The color guard was Seamen Porter and Smith from the sub base at New London, who are Odd Fellows. Marshal Fred H. Will Hams followed, and then SO Odd Eel lows and a Rebekahs. At the ceme- 'tery the following program was car ried out: Decoration of graves; rymn, Nearer, My God, to Thee. assembly: reading of proclamation, Recording Secretary Walter E. Thompson; open ing ode; prayer, Rev. C. Harley Smith; quartette, Violet Rebekah lodge; introduction of the speaker by Charles F. Kenfield; address. Grand Chaplain Rev. Charles H. Smith; quar- tette Violet Rebekah lodge; benedic- tion, Rev. C. Harley Smith.
 Noble Grand Charles r. Kenfield was master of ceremonies. The Rebekah 1uartette was Mrs. c. H. Beebe. Edwin r. Cross, c. E. Lovett and Mrs. R. E. Winter. The necrology list for the year contains five names: Charles E. Gleason Thomas w Hewlings, Charles ". Smith, Sr., Peter Kramer and T. Frank Howie. In all, Il graves were decorated