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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
MRS. MANY ). McCANIMoN
ANSWERS 4INAL SUMMONS

Mrs MAJ o. McCammon diedF II,
this city iat Tuesday morning at
the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Gaskins. Death was caEsed from
neuralgia, with which she had suf-
fered for several years.
The deceased, whose maiden name
was Houseworth, was born in Bucks
county, Penn, on March 13, 1S4l.
She grew to womanhood there and
on Oct. IS, 1859, she was united in
marriage to John McCammon. They
came to Kansas in 1865, where they
liyed until 1876. when they came &c
Utah. They resided there until 1891
when Mr.. McCammon took up
homestead near Georgetown. Two
years later he passed to the Grea'
Beyond.
Mrs. McCammon was the mother
of IA children, three being triplets-
two boys and a girls-the first trip
let's born in the state OF Utah. Th'
three died in their infancy. Tn
three surviving children are Johl
and William Of Georgeown, and Mri
Gaskins of this city.
For several years Mrs. McCammol
had made her home in Montpelier
living with her daughter for the pas
six months, owing to her failin
health.
Short funeral services were held
the home Of her daughter yesterda
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16

jorty of the commission is Democra-
ic,"
Some interesting comparisons bef
tween the levy of 7.S mills in Idaho.
and the levies in other states are
made by Mr.. Robertson.
Idaho's levy was increased from
2.2 mills to 7.S mills. The state of
Washington which has a valuation
basis nearly the same as Idaho's
increased it's appropriations At y per
cent and it's levy to 10.4 mills. The
state of Oegon increased it's approp-
riations 271A per cent; Utah 26&
per cent; Arizonia " per cent;
Wyoming 26 2-3 per cent.
Some of the improvement approp-
riations which Senator Robertson
points out as contributing to the uh-
usual expense that came upon the
state during the biennium are as fol-
! lows:
University of Idaho-Building, fire
system and other improvements,
$122,488. The growth of this insti-
tuition demanded that certain
amount of building be done to meet
their wants. OF the above amount
$48,127 were deficiencies due to
past administrations that the legis-
ture considered the state was in hon.
or bound to pay.
Albion Normal-The growth of
this institution required an approp-
ration of $4,000 for buildings and
and heating plant.
Lewiston normalOwing to the de-
struction of the administration
building by fire, it became our du-
ty to replace the same. An approp-
ration of $150,000 had to be made
The insurance money which should
have been considered as sacred
fund, was spent for ordinary expen
ses of the state, necessitatng this ad
ministration raising the total amoun
by direct taxation.
Idaho soldiers home-This Is an
other institution that went to reduc'
our taxes. The $4,000 insurance
money which should have been con
. sidered as sacred to the use OF th
old soldiers was used for the QTdia
, airy expenses of the state.
} The United States goEefnmenk VI.
, vised our authoritifeg that It foht a.
plated using the Boise HarraA.
) (where ths6 old soF4iers ars hH
. housed for hosRitS Il ior fuberculz
l patients. 1t devo1veds supoh the laa
l Legislature to rebuild thai whic
q had been destroyed by fire. To re
8 place the buildings and improvement
a am appropriation of $4,000 wa
+ made.
3 Idaho Industrial Training Scboc
n Appropriation of $4,000 wa
D made for separate building fo
It girls.
y North Idaho asylum, Orofino-
sr improvements, $4,000.
rs Blackfoot asylum-Appropria
T. of $15,8O0 for a hospital buildin
n and furniture; and $4,000 for cIea,
II ing 500 acres Of land, which was /
a. Continued on last page)
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
BIG IMPROVEMENT PLANS
INCREASE STATE EXPENSES
John D. Robertson Makes an Analysis Of State
Tax Levy and Appropriations--Big Road
Levy Heretofore Raised by Bonds. Z

OF the total appropriations made
by the last legislature at least ST.
100000 was for improvements and
not in the nature of ordinary expense
for the state government, but rather
an Investment for the future, says
an analysis of state taxes prepared
by John d. Robertson, state tax ex-
pert and former state senator from
Washington county.
The fact that the state had reach
ed it's bonded Indebtedness limit and
that the $2,O00,000 necessary for the
states road building campaign had
to be raised by direct taxation in
stead of by bond issue as it would
have been done in another item
pointed to as swelling the 1919 ap-
preparations above the ordinary.
Speaking of the cause for increased
cost of operating the state govern
ment, Mr.. Robertson says:
1t is not in the salary of your cleo
tive officers. They are receiving the
same old salaries. We do find an in
crease in the pay Of the help employ
ed, but when you consider the in
creased cost of living the cost is not
in proportion. At the present time
the average employe is not receiv-
ing the same wage as the ordinary
laborer, and you must admit that 1t
requires time and study to qualify for
these positions.
Supplies, such as stationery, books
and so forth, have greatly increased
in cost. Travel expense of those
whose duties require them to visit
different parts of the state has In
creased so per cent. We find tha'
same increase true in all charitable
and penal Institutions. Where the in
dividual buys one pair of shoes W.
have to buy a thousand. The same
rule holds true as to food and cloth
ing.
Where is the business man, farme
or head of household who will CLAIM
that the cost of operation of his bus
mess or farm, as well as the expens
of his household, has not increased
more than 25 per cent in the pas
two years.
when you and are compelled t
nay double, can you expect the stat
to get it's help and supplies at tn
same old figure?
1--WE find that in some department
there has been considerable increas
in their appropriations, be we fin
also that there has been increase
duties imposed upon them. AS
illustration, give the public utilitit
commission. Their appropriate
was more than doubled that oye
1918, for the purpose of enablin
them to make physical examinatH'
of some of our public utilities to a
termine the value, so that they mig
intelligently fix rates that the will
might charge the public. To furtn
emphasize the thought the lesgislato
had in mind, that Of service and
ficiency, and that polfsasEseIid not 9
ter into their calculations.I ~ cali 20
attention to the fact that the NJ
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
COUNCIL SELLS SEWER
BONDS TO DENVER FIRM

At a special meeting Of the city
council, held last Tuesday night, the
re-assessment bonds for local sewer
district No. l we're sold to the Wright
Swan Co.. OF Denver. their bid on
per cent bonds being par. OF $9.645.-
Os, with accrued interest. Bids for
the bonds were also submitted by
Freeman, Smith e. Co.. of Portland,
Baker & Ballard Co.. Of Minneapolis
and KeeIer Bros. Of Denver. After
considering the details Of all the bids
the council considered the bid Of the
Wrfght-swan company to be the high
est and best
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
PAVILION COMPANY ELECTS
OFFICERS FOn TINE YEAR

A. the Meeting Of the stockhold-
ers Of the Montpelier Pavilion Co.
held last Saturday night the follow
Ing directors were elected for this en-
suing year: r. NJ. MumfoFd, Louis
Perkins. Milford Williams. W. ,.
Crockett. Harry Hull. w. o. CLARK
and II. VI. DaiFympIe.
Tho directors elected the following
officers
President-T. ~ MumfOFd.
yiee-President-HaFry Hull
See'y-Treas-W. J. Crockett.
MAnagsr-W. o. Clark.
A. recent meeting Of the dfFee-
tors . dividend Of - per cent Of the
capital stock was declared
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
NHAitLY 400 FARMERS ATTEND
BIG EDUCATIONAL MEETING

The meeting which was held In the
fge OF the Bear Lake Motor Co.
sea' Friday for the purpose OF apread.
,n~ tle doctrine of better farming
,,. sended by nearly 200 men, the
-, :, whom were farmers and ey.
o Present showed intense In.
80, 4, he whole OF tho work tha,
Ted.
Mr.. ]. w.NAnan' former advisor
=, The II,ah Agricultural college and
nrac,icai Warmer OF many years
oxrerIonco wa the first and the prIn-
c,no, aneaker Z the day. Ills talk
wos aimed ,owa ds creating more OF
: an ,n,erau, In "a m work and II has
: hoo, Mr. paxmants experience that
r ,ho hos, UNIV IN boN a mans interest
. in farming and tol sot 'ne oeSt re-
d suits Is TO use the mt'' "iouarh meth
u :. ods IN tato advantb bge OF the years
Is OF study that our grdAt asricul'nriSt
l. experts have put In AM ioiiow their
10 teachings to use only tsS- pest and
latest machinery on the faffnA-lR
O. other words TO make farming a bus
G mess instead OF a drudgery
10 That Mr.. Paxman knows whereof
az he speaks IL clearly shown by the
as fact that he has won and holds the
,k worlds record for the production Of
wheat on dry farm Land, he. having
1g grown G7.3 bushels per acre with on
re ~ I3 inches Of rain fall. lie owns
in and operates ! 600 acres OF land near
a. Nephi, Utah.
80 Other speakers of the day were
W. r. Chapman. sales manager OF
N the Fordson tractors. who spoke on
+ tho merits Of these tractors and the
+ advantages OF using power machinery
e in farming.
l.. G. sloex. assistant manager Of
a the Ford Motor Co.. at Salt Lake,
4 who gave a short talk on Ford ser
: vice.
NJ. y. Henderson. representing the
Fordson tractor plow department
!. gave a discussion on pIowing with
mechanical power.
y Fred serviss. representing the
. American Seeding Machine Co. gave
!, an excellent descriptive talk on the
= work Of these machins and also laid
much stress upon tho value of power
,r farming against horse power.
y Three thousand feet Of film were
q, run showing machinery being used
is for almost every kind Of motive pow
'r er required on the farm. This film
. was very interesting and was an eye
= opener for practically every person
at ths meeting.
J. G. Olsen Of Ovid received the
x 200 pounds Of wheat which vas Civ
" On away.
A tractor school will be held By
A the Bear Lake Motor company In the
IL near future for the bnefit OF any ons
.e who wishes to attend. This will b
NJ an excellent chance for the farmerI
TO OF the valley 10 learn more about
power farming.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16
NEW oFfTICERs ELECTED
FORNAJRST NATIONAL BANK

| The annual meexting of stockhold.
krs of the First National bank was
held last Tuesday, q. G. Wright of
4 Idaho Falls and Joe Z, &iuney of
Cokeville, being the only twd stock-
holders from out of town WHIP were
in attendance. Aside from transact
ing other business, directors fbr tho
ensuing year were elected as foilowsH
Tim Kinney. g. G. Wright. JQa, III
Kinney, John II. Brennan and n a.
Sullivan.
Immediately after the ad1Qpsn-
ment OF the stockholders' mealipe.
the board of directors met and eiept
ed the following JoffIcerss
President-GsaM Wright
vice-Presideht RI A. sNttenn. !.
Cashierz~M. H ForguspAs
Asst IGaAhler~@fee Q. Wedel
Inaaadition lo being Vice Press
ds6f W .Bolilfan viii act as gem Ia
81 manakpr cd VIII personsRvsf II
aitsr ths -a1bd h@fy look "
geneTa', S6Slnkss Of w bank In n
.kz ffdkever, his new duties g
ri relieve him of much of the daily L
ontinR of work. y
The election OF r. II. Ferguson to
ne responsible position OF cashler
vas a Just recognition upon the part
~ the directors of worthy young
man. MIR. Ferguson came to Mont
heller. a stranger eight years ago
and accepted the position OF book
keener in the bank. By his eitl-
cheney and strict application to busi-
ness he was elected assistant cashier
four years ago and has held that po-
sition evef since. His advancement to
the position of cashier. places added
responsibilities upon him, and that
he will discharge the duties OF tnis
important position with honor to him-
self and credit to the bank, no one
questions.
In advancing Lee Wedel to tho po-
sition OF assistant cashier the direc-
ltors also recognized toe worth and
merit OF one of Mo- elier's young
men. With the execep0 0n OF year
spent in miyAry serVN Lee has
: lheen truskl enpioye VI t
o for the paf ffour years.
ell 1t is seldom that two men as young
z as jMessrs Ferguson and Wedei are
olsVn in such imortant positions ID
2 Vklhg houses, and the honorS that
: ifasAbeen conferred upon them speak
k0lmes for their worth, integrity
I'd ability.
~ Tho directors we're highly pleased
with the report Of the BANKS dust
mess for the past year, and comph-
mented all Of the employees Tor the
excellent condition OF the records ana
for their faithful services.
At the rate the business OF the
bank is Increasing II is matter OF
only year or two until larger quar- |
ters will have TO be secured.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16

sic. which had the effect Of instilling
real life and pep into every body
present.
The spirit OF real fellowship was
much more apparent Tuesday night
than It was on the occasion Of the
first banquet. and everybody went
home feeling that 1t was good TO
have been there.
II was decided that at next months
|. banquet the members should brlng
heir wives and sweethearts-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16

afternoon and the body was taken to
the home of William McCammon in
Georgetown, where it remained un-
til this afternoon when funeral SER
vices will be held in the Georgetown
meeting nSsRssA y.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-01-16

A recipe for hAppiness7 Fifty per
cent sentiment and fifty per cent
sen-s.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23

and he was resentenced. Followed another appeal to the supreme court, which was also denied, as were ap- plications in the supreme court first for writ of mandamus, then for writ of habeas corpus. Then came an appeal for a writ of habeas corpus Tn the United States federal court, be- fore Judges Sawtelle and Dooling, at Tucson. This was also denied. But with all these delays, Torrez expi- ated his crime within year after committing it.
 During all of these manuevers every move made by County Attorney F. M. Gold and Assistant County At torney Geo. w. Harben in fighting them was sustained by the various courts.
 That the last appeal to the su- preme court was taken despite the fact that the law said no such appeal could be taken, aroused the ire of the | justices of the supreme court, who characterized the effort as "trifiing" with that court Federal Judge Saw telle was also caustic in his remarks when Ike Earth, for the defense, ap- | PNoiSo pVioiC lO Rtt d WflI VI habeas corpus, asking for the writ on the ground that Torrez had been giv- en no hearing preliminary to the trial. The judge wanted Earth to explain how it happened that he, as attorney 1 for TorreZ, never had read the record of the case in which it was explicitly stated that Torrez, when taken before Justice, of the Peace R. J. Kidd, waived preliminary hearing.
 Geo. w. Harben, assistant county attorney, and Sheriff Jack Harring- ton got back from the scene of the ex- ecution the first of the week. George had had strenuous week of it, fight ing the various moves of the defense, which included his being awakened at daylight the morning of the execu- | tion, by a crowd of Mexicans, with whom was a lawyer and priest. They hung to George, using every ar gument they could think of to get him cape his doom. They told him he would be haunted in his dreams if he didn't and would be their little tin god if he did. and all sorts of other bad and good things, pro and con. But George was obdurate, though he didn't shake them off until he escaped through the door into the penitenti- ary. The warden compelled the crowd to stay on the side of the canal op- posite the pen.
 Harben says there was much more interest taken in Torrez by people outside the county than here.
 Earth appeared at the prison at 3 o'clock on the morning of the execu- tion. He started to talk to Torrez in Spanish. The warden stopped him at once, demandidg that he talk English. Then Earth wanted the warden and others to withdraw far enough so they couldn't hear what he had to say to the, condemned man. This was re- fused.
 What Earth wanted to say no one knows. Not single penitentiary of ficial but asserts that Torrez was not only sane, but that his intelligence was above the average.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
} INSTRUMENTS FILED
 FOR RECORD
: t++++++++++*%+++a

Power of attorney, Lilo NJ. Perrin to Edward B. Perrin, Sr. Warranty deed, F.. B. Perrin and wife to Chas. F.. Burton.
 Bill of sale, F.. B. Perrin and wife to Chas. F. Burton.
 Chattel mortgage, Wm. Lockridge to Arizona Central bank.
 Realty mortgage, Wm. Lockridge to Arizona Central bank.
 Release of chattel mortgage, w. D. Roden to J. E. Jones.
 Satisfaction of mortgage, Pauline Collins to J. L. Campbell.
 Chattel mortgage, J. w. Robinson to American Floor Surfacing Ma chine Co.
 Warranty deed, Cary B. Williams and wife to Robert R. Tram,
 Appointment, Fidelity & Deposit Co. to Mel Fickas, ct al.
 Realty mortgage, Robt. R. Tram and wife to Cary B. Williams.
 Release of chattel mortgage, Pete A. Somoza to Jose L. Chavez.
 Bill of sale, Jose L. Chavez to Fritz T. Schuermann.
 Chattel mortgage, Fred H. Schuer- mann to Bank of Arizona.
 Release of chattel mortgage, A. D. Caudill to Frank Louder.
 Articles of Incorporation, Oatman Amalgamated Mining Co.
 Release of realty mortgage, David Rabbit to L. F. Anderson.
 Release of chattel mortgage, Bab- bitt Bros. Trading Co. to Wm. New ton.
 Satisfaction of mortgage, Mary A. Yarchow to c. H. Appleton.
 Warranty deed, R. o. Raymond to State of Arizona.
 Chattel mortgage, L. Stockdill to Babbitt Bros. Trading Co.
 Chattel mortgage, Generosa Aja to First National bank.
 Honorable discharge, United States to Cary J. Myers.
 Chattel mortgage, w. H. Ruby to Arizona Central bank.
 Decree of distribution, estate of Miguel Huerte, deceased.
 Warranty deed, Ed Hamilton and wife to The Johnson Cattle Co.
 Bill of sale, Tillman Bros. to w. H. Morse.
 Chattel mortgage, w. H. Morse to First National bank.
 Warranty deed, T. E. Pulliam and wife to c. A. Kellar.
 Honorable discharge, United States to Joe Samsky.
 Notice of water location, By Tank No. 1, F. D. Bly.
 Notice of water location, By Tank No. 2, F. D. Bly.
 Patent, United States to A. K. Hawkins.
 Release of chattel mortgage, Citi- zens bank to Van L. Kennedy.
 Chattel mortgage, Geo. c. Fisher to Citizens bank.
 Order confirming sale of real estate, Hattie E. Harding, deceased.
 Bill of sale, Rabbit Bros. Trading Co. to w. c. Rittenhouse.
 Realty mortgage, Winifred Lynch, to Arizona Central bank.
 Administrator deed, E. s. Miller, Adm., to J. o. Harrington.
 Warranty deed, J. o. Harrington and wife to Philomena Rabbit.
 Satisfaction of mortgage, Louis Ilfeld to Katherine M. Wilson.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23

Release of chattel mortgage, Bab- bitt Bros. to w. A. Duncan.
 Release of chattel mortgage, First National bank to J. H. Morgan.
 Chattel mortgage, J. H. Fuller to D. w. Scott, ct al.
 Release of chattel mortgage, Citi- zens bank to Peter Paul Finn.
 Release of chattel mortgage, Ariz. Central bank to w. F. Thomas.
 Satisfaction of mortgage, c. B. Boyce to F. A. Boulin and wife.
 Bill of sale, Randall & Richards Sheep Co. to J. H. Fuller.
 Chattel mortgage, J. H. Fuller to Arizona State bank.
 Writ of attachment, Chas. Daze vs. Bert B. Quayle.
 Chattel mortgage, Austin T. Hodges to Fred Hensing.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23

Satisfaction of mortgage, A. E.. Hackett to C. H. Mckinney and wife. Satisfaction of mortgage, A. E. Hackett to D. L. Mckinney
 Chattel mortgage, w. H. Conley to First National bank.
 Chattel mortgage, Louis Hobgood to Citizens bank.
 Warranty deed, J. A. Boswell and wife to J. w. Francis.
 Realty mortgage, Crescencio Cam pos to Thos. A. Stahl.
 Revocation of Appt., J. o. Harring- to to Wm. Hicklin.
 Appt. of Deputy Sheriff, J. O. Har- rington to w. A. Campbell. Warranty deed, c. C. Frederick and wife to Eric T. Cox
 Bill of sale, c. C. Frederick and wife to Eric 1T. Cox.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
Patent, United States to S. H.

Patent, United States to s. H. Snow. Patent, United States to Jno. J. Dooley. Lease, S. H. Snow to w. M. bod. gen. Bill of sale, w. K. Weems to Susie Weems.
 Bill of. sale, Susie Weems to w. K. Weems. Realty mortgage, Miriam Light burne to Chas. H. Burlock.
 Judgment, J. w. Francis vs. J. V. Fisher.
 Chattel mortgage, Emmett Weems to w. R. Weems. Realty and chattel mortgage, T. H. Moos and wife to Bank of Winslow.
 Warranty deed, Dan McConcille to Emil Lipp.
The Coconino sun., 1920-04-23
Fight to Save Torrez Unayailing

r's"' 'o oaNe iOTTeZ UHdNdniHg
 Simplicio Torrez, murderer of Vic tor E. Melick, of Williams, committed his crime on the 31st of May, last year He was tried, convicted and sentenced. The case was appealed to the supreme court, the appeal denied,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
WILSON WALKS TO
AUTO WITHOUT AID

WASHINGTON. Sept S-President
Wilson, without assistance, and leaning
lightly on his cane. walked brlskly
through the front entrance Of the White
House yesterday and stepped into his
automobile while a crowd on Pcnnsyl-
vania avenue looked on with unusual
interest. II was the first time since
his illness that the president had started
on "A motor trip by that route, all trips
heretofore having started from the rear
grounds
After entering the car with Mrs. Will
son, the president wearing cap. walt
ed several minutes until an attendant
could bring his straw hat. Meanwhile
the crowd increased and made rush
for the gate on the avenue as the car
approached. The president lifted his
hat and smiled,
The president drove around town for
an hour and then went to the Union
station to meet his son-in-lsw and
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs, Francis b.
,Sayre and returned with them to the
White House. The car took its place In
procession OF taxicabs. and despite
the hustle and rush around the station
the crowds recognized the president and
stopped to give him respectful greet
ing
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
WOMEN REVOLT AGAINST
CHICKEN PRICES: STRIKE

,NEW YORK. Sept !: (Ry Int.rna.
chickens is the latest moys ~ SSha ans
Srwn the high cost OF living Accord
ms 70 about one hundred women who
plcketed the shops Of butchers ana
ecnicken dealers here in an effort IN
anhsoourage the buying of chickens un-
I'll prices are reduced VI"
The strike was initiated by the iolnt
board Of the state socialist consumes:
league Fifteen branches Of the league
nave Endorsed the strike and urged The
members to refrain from buying fowl al
present and 10 picket shops where il
Mrs. Rose Elias, who organized the
strike, said that the price Of chicken
already had been brought down as A
result OF the boycott
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-08
CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
OPEN IN TATE COUNTY

SENAToBIA. Miss, Sept. s. tSpll--
Ten consolidated schools In Tate coun-
y oeEan their term Tuesday. Each Of
these 'Schools will run for n period Of
eight months, and uniform grade will
be taught. The schools having this
year been affiliated with the G ounty
AGRICULTURAL high school. Every mart OF
the county, with the exception OF one
nelghborhood, Is embraced in a con :
solidated district.
Each Tate county school is-nn aeri-
cuItO~1i school complete and has an
AGRICULTURAL college graduate at its head
ana practical agriculture and home
science Is taught. A majority OF these
schools receive federal aid and the ar
rlcuitural department is under the d.
rection OF government agricultural ex-
perts, Tbs principals Of these schools
are: Arkabutla, Prof. P. H. Easom; In
aepehdSnce' Frof. II. d. Jacobs: Stray
hoO Prof. j. Il. Jewell; Crocketts
PPrQ Noel johnson; PoagvIlle, Prof
Donahoo; Thyatira, Prof Early; IooY-
Z. +. 'McGhee A'''' W.