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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01
BURLEY'S GENEROUS BID
FOR THE COUNTY SEAT
The Magnificent Town Hall rendered the County foi
Its Convenience Free of Charge for = Period of
Five to Ten Years Time
Executed Deeds in Escrow Guaranteeing Good Faith II
County Seat is Voted to Burley.

[This article is sent Us for publication
m making known the generous bid of the
people Of Burlcy and vicinity for the re-
movzl of the county seat from Albion TO
hurley. The committee in whose charge
this matter has been left desires the peo-
of this end of the county to know the
generous bid made by hurley for the
county seat, and their guarantees OF
good faith as set forth in the fol-
lowing artice:-Ed.]
THIS AGREEMENT, made and
entered into this, the ! 2 tn day
of October 1918, by and be-
tween the City of Burley, a Mu-
nicipal Corporation, OF the
County OF Cassia, State OF
Ihaho, hereinafter referred to AZ
the first party, and Cassia
County, State ot Idaho, herein
att erreferred to as the second
party.
WITNEssETH, that the said first
party. for and in consideration
of the sum of One Dollar
l[$1.OO and other good and
valuable considerations to il
Ipaid by the second party, receipt
whereof is hereby acknowledged
by the first party, has demised
leased and let, and by these pre-
sents does demise, lease and lei
unto the second party the fol
lowing described rooms ant
space in the City Hall, locatet
OH Block 153 Of the said Cit
OF Burley. Cassia County. Stat
,t Idaho. tor use and occupation
as county offices Of and tor sai'
second party, to-wit:
The northeast room in tn
basement of said Guy Hall, be
ing 3O.8 feet by 20 2 feet; tn
Northwest room i'll the base men
of said City Hall. being Is. 8 b
% 8 feet; the northeast rool
III the ground floor or first tloo
OF said City Hall, being 1872 b
1873 feet; the room huJoinin
and South of said Northeas
room on the ground or first tloo
OF said City Hall, being 25 b
I 7S feet; the Northeast room o
the top floor Of said City Hall b.
ing Is by 10 feet; the southeas
: room on the top floor OF sal
, city Hall. being 14.9 by 13.
feet; the room immediatel
north Of and adjoining sal
! southeast room on the top floo
: OF said city Hall, being Is 2 b
) 13 s feet; and the room .adJoi'
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01

ing and south OF the northea6&.
room on the top floor OF SAN
city Hall, being IA by 15.e'
feet; together with the cement
vault now located in said north.
west room IN the basement AZ
said building, and also the joinE
use, with the city of Burley, ot
the Jail iii the basement OF said
building, and the joint use with
the said city Of Burlcy of all
toilets. corridors and stairwaye
in said building and all plumb
ing and heating devices and cont
veniences in and connected with
said building.
To HAVE AND TO HOLD the
above described and rented pro-
perty and privileges to said sec
ond party for and during the full
term Of five years from add atte'
the 5th day OF November, 1918
Provided. however. that il said
cassia county shall complete
ready tor occupancy County
courthouse in said'City OF Bur
ley at any time prior tn ilv,
years from fifth day of Novcn,
ber, 1918. then this lease .shal
terminate upon the completion
ready for occupancy. OF slicl
courthouse. And provided fnf
ther, that if said cassia count
shall not have completed y
county courthouse in said Cit
Of Burley within FIVE years Mo1
said 5th day of November, 1915
then and in that event this ltas
may, at the option of said SCI
ond party. be extended to sue
. time as said Cassia county sha
so complete county courthous
in SAID City of Burley. not to, {,
ceed five years, for and in consit
Grafton OF the sum 81. 90 tor eac
year of such extension of tim,
such extension not t. be in an
event to exceed five years.
And the said second part
hereby covenants and agrees t
and with said first party tha
said second party will at the (,
J pira ton of said FIVE years frol
the 5th day Of November, 1915
or upon any earlier terminatio
OF this lease, or upon the term
: nation nf any extension theret
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01
Card OF Thanks

We desire to express our sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses and
expressions of sympathy from all
our friends in the hour of oEr be-
reavemant from the loss of our son
and brother.
MRS M. z. HALvERsoN
MKS. PRISCILLA w WokTHINCToN
WORTHINGToN HAI.vERsoN
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01


ween the City OF Bnrley. in the
County OF Cassis, State OF Idaho,
|irst party. and Cassia County, :
State of Idaho, second party.
WITNESSETH, that whereas,
the parties hereto have on the
date hereof entered into and ex-
ecuted certain lease whereby
said first party has leased and
demised and let to the second
party certain rooms and granted
certain privileges to the second
party in and in connection with
the City Hall now located on
Block ! s 3 Of said City of Bur
ley, tor a period of five years,
or until the second party shall
complete in said City of Burley
Courthouse ready for occu-
pancy, not to exceed ten years
from the 5th day Of Nov, 1918
And whereas, the said lease is
to be delivered to said second
party and to become effective
only in casethc general election
to be held on the 5th day of
November, 1918, shall deter
mine that the County Seat Of
said Cassia County shall be
moved from it's present location
at the village OF Albion, in said
county. to the City OF Burley,
in said county, and said lease to
be void, Of no force or effect IN
case said county seat shall not
be so moved:
Now, therefore, it is hereby
agreed by and between the part
les OF that said lease, which j.
enclosed herewith, shall b.
placed in escrow in the Farmer.
Commercial and Savings Bank
OF Oakley, Cassia County, Ida
to be ny said Bank delivered tt
said Cassia County in case sait
general election shall determin
. that the said County seat shal
. be so moved, but to be return
ed to said city OF Burley in cas-
: said county scat be not =
. moved.
! In WITNESS WHEREOF, til
\ first party has caused these Or.
h sents to be executed for 1t an
{ Oh it's behalf by w. w. Yoe
: mans, its Mayor, and said sec
h ond party has caused these pr.
! sents to be executed for it an
on its behalf by David Hubbard
{ Chairman OF it's Board of Coui
ty commissioners.
CITY OF BURLEY,
COUNTY OF CAsSIA,
STATE OF IDAHO.
BY w. w. YoEMANs. Mayo
Affect: EDWARD c. DAVIS.
[SEAL] city clerk.
- BOARD OF Go, COMMISSIONERS
, CAssIA Co.. STATE OF IDAH
By DAVID HUBBARD.
- chairman
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01

Received from City Of Burley,
Idaho, agreement and lease of
certain rooms in the city hail Of
Burley, for the use Of Cassia
County, to be delivered to Cas-
sia County, If the County Seat
is removed from Albion to the
City of Burley. the time in said
lease being five years, with priv
Hedge OF extension Of five years
more.
Farmers Commercial End Saw
ings Bank.
BY Frank Beck with.
Cashier.
Announcement
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01
Further Agreements.

THIS AGREEMENT, made and
entered into this, the 12th day
OF October, 1918, by ard be
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01

and surrender up to the hrst
party and it's assigns all OF said
,xooms, vault. Jail and privileges
Shereby granted, in as good con
|dition and repair an the same
are now in or may be put in by
khe first party during the term
Fsat this lease of extension thereof,
wear and tear and
|damage by the elements excep-
tied.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the
said first party has caused these
lpresents to be executed by its
lMayor ane City clerk and its
Icorporate seal hereto affixed and
said second parts has caused
these presents to be executed by
Its duly qualified and acting
fBDard OF county Commisst oncrs
nnd tho duly elected. qualified
ayend &C ting county Auditor o
fCassia county. State OF Idaho
atand ex-cHicio, clerk OF saic
}Board of county commissioners
land it's corporate seal hereto at
fixed.
lGITY OF BURLEY.
COUNTY OF CASSIA,
I, STATE OF IDAHO
III Municipal Corporation
IA BY w. w. YOEMANS
a Attest: Mayor
EDWARD c. DAVIS.
Ed BOARD OF Co. COMMISSIONERS
OF the County of Cassia,
II state Of Idaho.
BY DAVID HUBBARD,
Attest Chairman,
RAY CuDMUNsEN,
II County Auditor of Czssia Co.
s1 State of Idaho. and Eek Offcio
{ Clerk OF the board of Co Com'rs.
/ Estate OF IDAHO g.
!. ICouNrY OF CAssIA> }
: On this the / 9th day OF Oct'
tber, 1918, before me, the vi
Z l dersigned, Notary Public, pc
Asonallv appeared w. w. Yo
known to me to be the d
IY elected, qualified and -actii
), Mayor of the city OF. Bu' ley, Ca
e sia county, State OF Idaho,
: Municipal corporation, whi'
n said corporation executec Il
+" foregoing instrument, and &C
e nowledged to me that SUE
{ MUNICIPAL corporation execute
J. the same.
hE In WITNESS WHEREOF, | ha'
:, hereunto set my hand and ALI
y ed my Notarial Seal the day a,
date first above in this certi
cate above written.
ISEAL1 T. NJ. MORRIS
NY Commission Expires Jan. 80. Io2'
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1918-11-01
Receipts of Guarantee,

Oct. Is. 191 8.
Received of City OF BurIey Deed
to Lots to 8 and ! Z to 2 4,
Block S 3. City Of Burley, Cas-
sia Co., Idaho. For Cassia
County. to be held in escrow,
and to be delivered according to
terms of agreement, dated OctA
12, 191 8, between said City Of
Burley and Commissioner of
Cassia Co.
Oakley State Bank.
BY j. A. Johntz.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-18

We must pay reckoning They are paying in full
we must pay in fuIl-and safely rely upon
our own hearts to tell what to pay in full
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-18
This Page Is Periodically Contributed By

Sydnor & Hundley
Baldwin E Brown
Eclip6s Laundry
Dixie Mattress Co.
Philadelphia Service Station,
J. Q. SYKES, Proprietor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-10-18

Let us rely of fair play tell how much
Of saving how much of sacrifice must go to equal the
reckoning that other men have paid that men-our
fighting men in France-have paid for U.S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Wise Willie

"Oh, Willie" exclaimed little
Elsie, what did you open that
oven door for? Don't you know
that will spoil the cake mammals
baking?"
That's the vera thing" replied
Willie. 'If it's spollt she'll let us
eat al we want o't."-Pearson's
Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Politeness

Did you go and tell your papa
that Mrs. Fizzleglass is here?"
said the little tots mother.
Yes, mamma"
What did he say?"
II can't tell"
why not?"
Cos tain't polite to whisper In
company! Weekly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Ready, Col

Ready, Go!
An old farmer lay dying. The
minister was sent for and prayed
at the bedside. Then, at the last
minute, the sick man rallied.
"Ah. my DEAR" he said to his
better half, "it may be I'll be
spared to you yet"
The old wife frowned and said
grimly:
mo, no, George. You're pre-
pared and I'm resigned. Die now."
London Opinion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Saved His Life

why did you have such an
ugly.looking cur as that stuffed?"
That dog saved my life."
We'll, we'll; how?"
when we got back from our
honeymoon my wife baked a cake
Tor me and the dog ate it,
Answers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
CAUGHT UNAWARES

The Passing Show.
The Major (to man who has not
saluted)-Now then, my man, what
do you generally do when you see
an officer?
Private-Well generally I hops it
quick. But didn't see you a-comin."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
WISDOM OF DEMosTHENES
McCINNIS

Many a man who scorns labor IL
anxious to become hostler to a gaso-
line gee-gee..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13

Copyright. 1918. by The Tribune Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-13
Exercised Discretion

Tommy-Father, one Of the
chaps said I looked like you.
Tommy's Pa-And what did
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
AT THE
THEATERS
THE IMPORTANCE OF
A DUMB CHARACTER

One of the most vital parts in
Nothing But the Truth" has been
sighted by the management. Every
other character in the cast may be
found in the program. whether be
cause OF it's mechanical work or be
cause 1t is unable to offer a protest,
the poor thing keeps on going and
playin its parts with faithful resu-
larity at every performance.
1T Is the large clock upon which
most OF the plot hinges IN thf last
two acts of Mr.. Montgomery farce.
Mr. Bennett is The only character
who has or is capable of showing it.
the slightest consideration lie ar
rives at his partners country home
determined 20 win the wager Of
$4,000 for telling nothing but the
truth" for twrnty~four hours Hts
affection for that clock is beyond
As each hour passes ne grows
fonder Of the tjmepiece--hut toward
the end Of The act there are a great
many lauehable scenes between Mr.
Bennett and the clock as il ticks out
the final minutes that decide the wa
ger This highly amusing farce will
open the theatrical season At the
Academy on Monday and Tuesday
with a special Labor Day matinee
Seat gale today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
GRIEFTTH'S IDEAS OF ART
SHOWN IN FILM At BIJOI

One of the notions that David W.
Griffith creator of the great specta
Gle. The Birth of "a Nation" to be
seen at the Biiou all next week, mas
strenuousy opposed. is that motion
picture plays, If got comedies, must
NECESSARILY be melodramas, Most of
his creations have been inspirea by
the work OF the great writers of lit
erature. In them" said Mr.. Grit
fifth, recently. true art finds it's reve-
lation in the thought and in the &C
ton that follows That is exactly
what the motion picture does. IL the
charac eriZation is correct and the
action plausible and unexaggerated.
1T deserves the name of genuine
drama. Otherwise you have melo-
drama--whether on the screen or
upon the indoor stage or in novel,
romance or book play, matters not, ="
One thing that the public has rec
ognized in Mr. Griffith's work is that
he truly has standards. Those of US
who are working towards the ideal
motion picture have standards OF
which We are not ashamed" he con-
tinued. "As l look upon it the ride of
the mounted Clansmen is as legiti-
mate as the race in How We Brought
the Good News from Client to AK,
of Browning's poems. Laughter and
sorrow, mildness and violence, trag-
edy and uplift are the components of
the human comedy in every age and
Cline. We show the horrors OF war
and the hates and fears OF the time
that try mems souls, but over against
these we set the glory OF self-sacri-
flee, the stern code of honor. the 10y
alty of friendship, the millennium of
the brotherhood of love rising from
affair before the dream vision of
racked and tortured humanity. Does
the old school stage do more? To
speak plainly, does it achieve as
much? For one. firmly believe that
the screen drama is hampered by far
fewer limitations and that by rea-
son OF range and method of treat
ment itS emotional. fictional and his
torical values are, superior.
I'VE exhibit both the thought and
the action whilst we can boast the
whole world Is our stage
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
DEATH NEAR ASHLAND
OF JOSEPH f. ENGLAND
Esteemed Resident of Hanover Coun-
~ Enters Into Rest After
Long Illness.

Joseph Fleming England died in
his home near Ashland, Va, after a
long illness on the evening of August
27, at 11:45 o'clock.
The burial service will be held at
Little Bethel church this morn
ing at II O'Clock. The body will be
laid to rest in the family section in
the cemtery.
Mr. England was the son of the
late Park and Ann England, of
Hanover county. He was born June
~, 1852. On April II. 1873. he mar
ried Miss Ethel /. Wood, eldest
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. william
Wood, of Ashland. She departed
this life June 20. 1883. leaving one
son. Rev. +. n. England, who is
now a mem Der of the Virginia annual
conference. He again married, on
December 81, 1898. Miss Mary F.
Brooks. daughter OF Andrew and Ell
len Brooks. of Hanover county She
departed this life on the third of
January. 1898, leaving a son, CIar-
ence England.
Mr.. England ia survived by two
sons. Rev. r. w. England. Emmerton,
Va. and Clarence England, Ashland;
Also one sister, Mrs. Virginia Cross,
OF Ashland, and two brothers John
Thomas and Charles Park, England,
both OF Ashland. He was known to
be man Of sterling character and
viii be greatly missed by all who
knew him. He was a consistent
member of Little eBthel Methodist
church. Ashland circuit and was for
many years one of the stewards
holding that position until his death.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
f'IsNOyud4E'' COMES
TO THE LYRIC TODAY

JinFly janEling, pranky. tuneS..
iooney "Pianoville. the latest con
ccit IN musical novelties, VIII he
among the offering oT the new bill at
the Lyric this afternoon and the re
maiuder OF the week. "PlanoEillc
tx "A happy combination Of artistic
musical rendering and comical fan
taSy- 1t is full OF funny surprises
The act was recently produced IN
New York for the Keith big time"
theatres and was an instantaneous
hit
on the same bill Will be seen the
dashing Sisters I.achmann Three, a
trio of talented singing comediennes.
who have a Varleeated entertainment
Each of the sisters is "a superb vo-
cailst They display some smart
dresses in making their changes Of
costume
Jennings and Mack. versatile
variety team will supply coolies OF
fun with their new act They are a
car ital pair OF funnnak ers and have
an offering especially notable for its
originality.
Then there Is Bessie Browning.
stellar Coincidence, who is bringing
a new budget OF songs and giving ar
tistic comedy character impersona
tons
Rounding out the new bill will
come Iockhart and Iaddie, pair OF
registering knockabouts.
experimenting the vaudeville show
there viii be the usual motion pic
ture displays. including the latest
releases of the Hearst Pathe war
films.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF


J. Henry Burnett has just been
elected as business manager Of Mer-
GER university, Macon, Ga. He was
recommended to the trustees by Pres
ident Rufus w. Weaver and was
unanimously chosen for the place
Mr. Burnett was for fifteen years
with, and for ten years manager. of
the Baptist Book Concern, Louisville,
KY, and counts his friends by the
hundreds over the south. He was
for nine years business manager of
Tennessee college, Murfreesboro,
Tennessee. where his brother is pres
ident For the last two years he has
been connected with Richmond col
lege. Mr.. Burnett will move to Ma
con to take up his new, duties Sep
tember or s, about zen days before
the opening OF school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
LIQUOR CASES HELD
over TO SEPT. 14TR

The case of Thomas Elierson and
John watkins. railroad men. arrest
ed early yesterday by officers from
the department of prohibition ana
city policemen for transporting liquor.
was continued in police court yestef-
day TO september IA. and both of the
accused we're bailed for their appear
ance at that time.
The men were taken in charge after
they had Jeff their engine and were
on the way home. Satchels in their
possession contained large quantity
Of liquor The men and the liquor
We're taken to second police station.
Bertha SNOW. colored charged with
selling liquor. was bailed for her APP
pearance in police court on Septem-
Der :. and the case of Mary Tucker.
Colored. who is alleged TO have stored
liquor for commercial purposes, went
over to September l.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
r. NJ. C. A. TRENCH ACTORS
DELIGHT MIN IN SERVICE.

Especial TO The Richmond Vtrginian.l
New York Aug. 2S.--"R BABY Mine
and The Circus Girf' have Just re-
turned from n six months tour of
lTrance in the famous "Y' trench cir
cult playing To soldier audiences.
Robert Tabor, Mary Young. Theresa
Dale and Ivy Troutman made up the
cast of principals.
avon don't know what these shows
rean to u.s." soldier said to Mr.. Ia
Nor when are you coming again?'
1--WE played in every kind of place
NJ. c. A. huts, fields, where the
hoys hung from trees or sat on the
ground: hangers and in hospitals,
nsing benches and tables to make the
stage" said Mr.. Tabor. in spite of
ali that, | want to say that ! have
never played to more appreciative
audiences and | have never been so
thrilled in all my life
"In Chalon- sur Marine we gave a
..bow in a hut that had lost its roof, "
~ went on. The show began at $50
hecause they were expecting a raid
|nt $40. but fortunately II didn't
come, There were $500 men there
|that night. standing on the canteen
counter and on chairs and hanging
from the rafters.
Tn addition TO BABY Mine" and
ssrha Circus ~Girl' this little troupe
AMI on several one-act plays which
made a big hit.
On account OF transportation facili-
t;es a troupe with more than four
sremb hers cannot get very near the
~rnnt Mr.. Tabor says the nearest
~ got to the firing line was three
l,S,,as. but ii was pretty exciting at
|ehaf He is gcing back at the end OF
month with another company to
NAV one-act farces.
II found the negro troops the
|S,~st responsive" said Mr.. Tabor.
r1aay didn't miss q laugh.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29

'other generation. the Confederate
veterans have been allowed one cent
a mile rates by the Unit States
railroad administration in , der that
many OF them may be able TO attend
the annual reunion at Tulsa, okla.
next month. These tickets go even
further--they allow stopovers at any
points on the route. The round trip
from Richmond to Tulsa at these
rates is $27 40 and tickets will be on
sale from September - to September
25. A movement on foot headed by
Mrs. Norman Randolph is to collect
$500 to send many of the veterans
who can not pay their own way to
the reunion. Mrs Randolph and her
assistants are receiving contributions
now. II would he a fine thing II ali
of the veterans who are able to make
the trip could go enjoy what may be
the last reunion for so many Of them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
New Hotel in >Icxandria

Alexandria, Va. Aug 2S.--Another
hotel. the New Southland. will be add
ed to Alexandria rapidly growing list
Of hostelerles about september Ii.
Messrs Green & Neuland. proprietors
of the New Southland cafe, 3ts-3ls
King street announce that they had
secured fiye~year lease on the build
ing on the east side of Royal street.
near King street for many years
known as the Hotel FIeischmann, and
recently the home of Alva Aerie Fra
ternai Order of f.a-les.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
Milk Going Up.

Going up What next? Milk.
Yes, because OF increased expenses
especially wages. the Richmond Dairy
company issued the statement yester-
day that beginning September ! the
price of milk wiz go up to IS cents
per qaart for cash and 16 cents per
quart If charged. This is an increase
of one cent for cash and two cents
for credit. The complete statement
follows:
Cash prices effective September /
will be as follow. Milk-Grade u, Is
cents per quart; cents per pint. S
cents per one-half pint. Milk-Grade
A. 1S cents per quart: 9 cents per
pint. and 10 cekts per half pint
Those who carry accounts will be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-08-29
yridcrS Pitched Out.

The climax of what started out to
he perfectly grand" hay ride
Tuesday night came when the driver
OF the motor truck, blinded by the
headlight of an oncoming automo-
bile. ran into a ditch. Many OF he
young people were pitched out of
the truck TO the ground and bruised
though only one--Marvin u. Rag
land--was badly hurt. His bruises
were treated at the Memorial hospi
tai. The accident occurred on the
Seven Pines road. There were about
fifteen in the party