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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
OFFICIAL ELECTION RETURNS
SHOW NO CHANGE IN RESULTS

The board of county commissioners
has been making the official canvas
Of the primary election returns the
past two days and expects to complete
the work today. The official returns
show that but few errors were made
in the vote as reported last week in
the Herald.
Only Is members of the progressive
party voted at the party primary. five
voting at Copeland, nine at Porthill
and two at Addie.
A perusal of the returns from the
Copeland district shows that Judges
of the democratic primary voted the
republican ticket
There was considerable confusion
in voting at the progressive party
primary and the slate prepared al the
county caucus held prior to the cleo
tion was not followed out very faith
fully.
w. c. Reid was given the highest
number of votes of any candidate or
the democratic ticket with total of
ia. On the republican ticket the
highest vote was given c. ". King
with 719 votes.
IL is the usual custom of the Herald
to publish the results OF. the primary
election by precincts but inasmuch as
many democrats and progress;yes
voted in the republican primary this
year the precinct totals would be
worthless in estimating the strength
or the party or any candidate. The
complete official returns viii! not be
available until next week.
Republican ticket totals follow.
State Senator-C w. King. 719.
State Representative II. Camp
bell, 669
District Judge-G. H. Martin, 374;
W. F. McNaughton, 3S2.
County Commissioner (first dis
G. Chambers, 2s6; Leon
ard A. Pierson. $50. VIM. f. Rath. 4s0
County Commissioner (second dis
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
FIND DEAD MAN IN SLOUGH
Mystery Surrounds Corpse Picked Up
BY Dredge.

The suction dredge operated by the
Bonners Ferry Lumber Co. in deepen
ing the channel of the mill slough
near its mouth last Thursday picked
up the body of a man and scattered
1t over the dump before the crew knew
OF its presence. The first suspicion
came when the man working the
dump noticed bones coming through
the pipe and when finally a human
skull was elected operations were
halted and all possible evidence that
would lead 10 the identity OF the man
was gathered At best these weren't
OF much value for that purpose, for
aside from the bones, only a leather
belt and a small piece of leather from
a shoe were found. The lower jaw
was found intact, and the left side of
the upper jaw, containing the teeth.
form the only other means of identi-
fication.
The authorities were Immediately
notified by John II. Johnson, fore
man nof the dredge crew. but owing
to the small amount of evidence for
identification, county officials refused
to have anything to do with the body,
and it was buried by the crew.
A small amount of flesh was still
clinging to the bones and it was es-
timated that the body had been in
the water not more than year. AS
far as known, no one has been missed
in this vicinity during the past year,
and it is supposed that the body
drifted down the river and finally be-
came lodged in the rocks and gravel
at the bottom of the mill slough.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
TOURIST PARK
PLEASES MANY

This is the incest camp we have
been in since we left Seattle"
Written on a piece of cardboard
and nailed to tree in a prominent
place in the Bonners Ferry tourist
camp the above words, signed by
Mrs. Fred Thielicke of Libby, Mont
conform with the expressions of
praise found in the register at the
camp kitchen, where tourists sign
their names and write their impress
sions of the camp.
We have enjoyed your camping
grounds very much and find that they
are one of the best we have visited
lhanks for the splendid accommoda-
tlons. rms was the note appended
to the signatures of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
q. Meilicke and family and Miss X.
Montgomery, enroute from Saskatoon
to Vancouver by way of Spokane and
Seattle.
The register is literally full of such
expressions, which goes to show that
Bonners Ferry is not behind the times
in looking after the auto tourist. But
one complaint was registered. and that
was made by party which had been
travelling for nearly a year. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Waddell left Saskatoon.
Canada, on September is, 1921. Just
returning home" they wrote. we
find this very pleasant camp. II
compares favorably with the MANY we
have visited. If your water was a bit
closer to the kitchen it would be a
big Improvement"
Harry Kempthorne and party from
New Zealand were recent visitors at
the camp. They signed the register
and had this to say; "This is sure
the best kitchen arrangement for tour
lists we have seen. Thank you"
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Wyburn and
family of Spokane praised the camp in
this fashion: Enjoyed your kitchen.
and we thank you" Mr. and Mrs
Seymour and son of Spokane. on
their way home from a visit to Cal
gary, stopped at the camp. I'VE are
going home and thank you for your
nice camping ground. It's fine" was
their verdict.
one OF the largest parties to register
the past week was composed of Mr..
and Mrs. George e. Kitley, Raymond
ferguson, Freda kitley, Elsie Kitley
and M. G. Harris of Spokane, and Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Center Sarah II. Cen
ter and Florence G. Center of Calgary.
They were enroute to Calgary via
Waterloo Lakes and Cardston. Their
signatures were followed by this no.
tation: we have certainly enjoyed
your kitchen and camping premises"
From these expressions it will be
seen that the local camping grounds
are being extensively used and greatly
appreciated
With nothing but words of praise
from the auto tourist, Bonners Ferry
is fast gaining name for hospitality
that should bring many tourists this
way in the future.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
TO PRESENT HOME TALENT PLAY
Home Folks VIII Entertain With
Southern Romance.

w. I. Watkins is in Bonners Ferry
making arrangements to present "A
Romance of Virginia" with home tai
ent. The play will be at the Amazon
for two nights, according to Mr.. Wat
kins, some time within the next two
weeks. A musical and dancing en-
tertainment will be given in connec-
tion with the play, featuring Spanish
and Colonial dances and quartet, duet
and solo numbers.
Mr.. Watkins recently put on the
same play with home talent at Troy.
Eureka and other Montana towns.
meeting with good success in all of
them. He has the local cast lined up
and is very pleased with the tai
ent here.
Mr.. Watkins formerly resided here
and started the first moving picture
theatre in Bonners Ferry about liz
years ago. He has followed theatrical
work for many years and with the
splendid talent to be found here win
no doubt put on a show that will No
well worth seeing. Announcement oe
dates will be made later.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
CAMP FIRE GIRLS ENJOY OUTING
in CAMP AT LAKE PEND D'OREILLE

Were for the Camp Fire and Camp
Mica" is the verdict returned by the
group of eight girls and their super
visor, Loretta Lynch, who have re-
turned from the Inland Empire Camp
Fire Girls camp on Mica Bay.
This camp, purchased for the Camp
Fire by the Kiwanis Club of Spokane
assisted by the Kiwanis clubs of Coeur
dAlene and Wallace, is situated on
Mica Bay, Coeur d'Alene Lake 1t was
selected after inspection of sites in
Northern Idaho and Washington, be-
cause of the excellent beach and
chance for extensive growth. In
woodsiness and picturesqueness it is
surpassed by none.
This year the camp was under the
efficient management of Miss Annette
Francisco, head of the Spokane Camp
Fire Council. Assisting her are Mrs.
Miller, matron, Mrs. Jessup and Mrs.
Berry, registered nurses of Spokane; ;
Miss Smith. swimming instructor, who
is head of girls athletics in North
Central high school; Miss Marjorie
White, life guard, who has a previous
record of three lives saved to her
credit; and last but not least-a good
cook. Each group of eight girls
brings its own counselor who assists
in teaching the different classes.
The camp was open five weeks this
summer and at least so girls were ac-
commodated each week During Bon
ner-Boundary county week. So girls
were in camp. improvements for the
next year are under way now. They
include two septic tanks, an assembly
hall and large sleeping quarters.
The daily program was a busy but
helpful and healthful one:
6:45-Reveille.
6:50-Setting up exercises, morning
dip.
7:30-Flag raising, breakfast
2:00-Inspection of quarters.
S:30-Morning sing.
9:00-Games and rowing.
10:00-Classes: First aid, nature
lore, basket weaving.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
WANT WATER
ON NORTHSIDE
RESIDENTS ASK EXTENSION OF
WATER SYSTEM-wILL PRO
RATA THE EXPENSE
RESERVOIR MAY Be BUILT
Eighty Acres of Ground To Be
irrigated BY the Proposed
System.

The question of extending the water
system on the Northside was present
ed before the city board at an ad-
lourned meeting Tuesday evening by
II. l.. Shively and j. p. Dunn, North
side residents. The water is wanted
for both irrigation and domestic pur-
poses and the plan is to purchase a
given amount of water from the CITY
and then assess the Northside con-
sumers pro rata to meet the payment.
Manager II. II. Hughes of the water
department was present at the meet
ing and quoted the regular city rates
for water which, on the amount re-
quired for the Northside. would be
cents per thousand gallons. He
suggested that another reservoir be
built on the Northside at the same
heighth as the one on the south side
of the river and the two be used in
conjunction with each other to supply
the entire city. This would give a
gravity flow on the Northside. 1t
was estimated that so acres of ground
would be served by the new extension.
With the new reservoir it was
pointed out by Mr.. Hughes, the pump
which is now being used but a part
OF the time, could easily keep both
reservoirs full. Present complaints
Of water shortage, he said, are due
TO an overtax on the reservoir during
the sprinkling hours, and through
waste of water by consumers
A siX-inch main is proposed for the
new extension, and a meter is to be
placed at the point of discharge from
he tank. AT present, according to. the
records of the water department. there
are but IA water consumers on the
Northside.
1t is probable that the matter will
;ome up for definite action at the
'egular board meeting next Tuesday
evening"
communication from the Inter |
state Utilities Co. stating that the
;ity's price of $4,000 for half
II the blind alley west of !
Vain street was too high. was
eferred to the finance committee with !
ull power to act, and the clerk was |
Instructed to write the company asK,
ng them to send a representative TO |
'onfer with the committee in an en-
Ieavor TO reach a price agreement.
Oscar Bangs, chief of the fire de- |
'artment, was present and exhibited |
everal samples of hose. He was au-
horized to buy 500 feet for the de-
'artment.
C. w. Megquier, chairman Of the
ommittee on the construction of a
etaining wall at the south end of
lain street, reported that nothing
efinite had been done, but that he ax-
ected to have a report ready for con-
liberation at the next meeting.
Following adjournment, members
t the council agreed to. meet at 10
clock this morning and make a trip
the new power plant at Moyie Falls,
\ company with Manager Hughes. of
he light and water department.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
Disastrous Fire at Hone

Fire early Monday morning de-
stroyed several buildings at Hope and
threatened the entire business section.
The buildings destroyed were the
town hall, the Congregational church
ladies' aid society hall. John Upton
building. Larson garage, Coffey resi-
dence and warehouse The building
occupied by the Larson nstore and the
Root hotel was damaged by fire and
water. The ladies' aid society church
building was the only one covered by
insurance. The amount of the loss
has not yet been estimated, but will be
several thousand dollars. The cause
of the fire is unknown.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
MARRIED YESTERDAY MORNING
Miss Ruth Barker Becomes Bride of
l.. {. Felch-Ten Day Honeymoon.

L. c. Felch, foreman at the A. C.
White Lumber Co. camp No. 4, and
Miss Ruth Barker. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs ]. A. Barker, who came to
this district couple of years ago
from Wibaux Mont. were married
Wednesday morning, Rev. h. r. Hem
derson performing the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felch left the same
day by auto for Glacier National Park
where they plan to spend about ten
days of their honeymoon.
The bride is lady of many accom-
plishments and followed her profess
sion as nurse both here and in Spo-
kane. Wash. The groom has lived in
this county for some ten years and
has we'll improved ranch located II
miles north of Bonners Ferry. A
host of friends join in extending
heartiest congratulations to the
couple and wishes of a lifetime of
happiness and prosperity
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
PIONEER KILLED
in HAY MEADOW

Jacob Lang, a pioneer settler of the
Leonia district, was killed Tuesday
morning about nine o'clock in a run
away accident which took place on his
ranch some 25 miles northeast of
Bonners Ferry near the Idaho-Mon-
tana state line. The funeral services
were conducted at the Lang home at
ten o'clock this morning and inter-
ment was had at the Leonia cemetery
Mr.. Lang. who is about 70 years old
was alone at the time of the accident
which resulted in his death 1t seems
that the team with which he had been
raking hay in the meadows which
surround his home, ran away and Mr..
Lang was thrown from his seat the
rake passing over his body. Nellie
Lang, an adopted daughter, was the
first person to learn of the accident.
She summoned neighbors, including
N. j. Perry. w. S. Cooper and William
Poynton. who notified the r Lincoln
county. Montana, coroner and made
arrangements for the care of the body.
The deceased is survived by two
adopted daughters. Nellie Lang and
Mrs. Elsner. both living in the Leonia
district. and nephew. George Lang.
who resides at Sylvanite, Montana.
Mrs. Lang died several years ago.
The deceased was one of the first
settlers of the Leonia district and
filed on a homestead there about 80
years ago. The Lang ranch is prac-
tically all natural meadow land and
is considered one of the finest in the
Leonia district.
Mr.. Lang took a prominent part in
political, social and religious affairs
of his neighborhood and was looked
upon as leader of the community.
He was wellknown in Bonners
Ferry where he has always enjoyed
the confidence and respect of all. A
host of friends join in mourning his
death and extend their sympathies to
the bereaved family.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
HIGHWAY PICNIC
ON LABOR DAY
PEOPLE OF BONNER AND BOUND
AIRY COUNTIES WILL JOIN
IN CELEBRATION
SITE is SELECTED NEAR NAPLES
Program To Include Ball Game,
Swimming and Other Athletic
Sports

The Bonner-B Boundary counties pic
mic celebrating the completion of the
north and south highway through the
counties will be held on Labor Day
September 4, about one-half mile
south of Naples on the banks of a
quiet little lake, according 20 an
nouncement made Monday evening at
the weekly dinner of the Kootenai
Valley Commercial club. w. G. Reid
chairman of the committee ON ar
rangements from the local club, re-
ported that his committee met jointly
with committee from the Standpoint
Commercial club, representing Bon
ner county and that all arrangements
were made harmoniously and enthu-
siastically.
THE Standpoint people" said Mr..
Reid, "are greatly enthused over this
picnic and are going to turn out in
big numbers. Among the entertain
ment features already outlined are a
baseball game between members of
the two clubs, competitive athletic
sports, and swimming Offers of
ground concessions for the day nave
been turned down so that no outside
interests can profit by the gathering.
The people of Naples are going to
work hard for the success of the pic
mic, and the committee believes that
all necessary supplies can be pur-
chased there"
The club on motion voted $50 to be
used by the committee in preparing
the grounds for the celebration.
From the joint committee composed
of members of the two clubs, sub
fas,x await
follows:
Sports-McDonald Gardner and
Saunders; Arrangements-Rei and
Farmin; Program-Barker, King,
Squirting and Haegey; Grounds-Hon-
singer and Lunden.
Congressman French, who is taking
advantage of a recess in the house of
representatives at Washington. to
visit throughout his district. is ex-
pected to be in Northern Idaho about
the time of the picnic and an attempt
will be made to have him as speaker
of the day.
The clubs committee on estimates
of costs for the proposed swimming
tank reported on progress to date
and was instructed to continue re-
search work on the subject and re-
port at the next meeting. 1t is posi-
BILE that the plans for the new city
hall may be altered to provide a pool
in the basement, and to estimate the
cost of this new proposal will be part
of the committees work the coming
week.
l.. N. Brown reported that he had
visited the tourist camp near the fair
grounds and that people who had
camped there expressed approval of
the accommodations. The camp kit |
chen, said Mr.. Brown, was especially
praised by the tourists.
President King reported that he had |
visited the new power plant at Moyie |
Falls and said that he had been sur
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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
new CITY HALL
MAY HAVE POOL

Ihat the proposed swimming tank
Tor Bonners Ferry will become a real
ity in the near future is indicated bv
the enthusiasm of local business men
fostering the movement Discussion
OF the various sites and estimates Of
the cost again took up large part of
the meeting of the commercial club
Monday evening. Following the re-
port of the committee on costs of fin
ing and construction at the site near
the school house, it was suggested
that the plans of the proposed citv
nall be changed to provide a pool In
the basement. 1t was urged that an
indoor pool would be preferable. as IL
could be used the year round and also
could be kept closed ecept al regular
hours when proper supervision and
instruction could be arranged The
cost OF heating the water was the only
argument brought up against it.
In his report to the commerciar
club III. II. Hughes, a member of the
swimming tank committee, said the
cost of material for building a tanlr
on the school site would be about
Sl325, or 75c a square foot on a basis
of 3Ox60. Harley Cave, the other
member of the committee, reported
that a fill of several feet would he
necessary to bring the bottom of the
pool to height where it could be
drained into the sewer, and that this
would cost several hundred dollars
more.
II was brought out at the meeting
that If construction of the tank is be-
gun this fall at about the time the
new power plant on the Moyie is com
pleted. much of the equipment and
perhaps some of the material. could
be used. Club members also sup
gested that much of the labor would
be donated, making the cost of the
tank comparatively small.
After the meeting a number of the
business men got together to discuss
suggestion that the pool be placed
in the basement of the new school
This is new angle which
Will enter into future action on the
matter.
While there is no opposition To the
of a swimming tank.
there seems to be an opinion that the
site near the school house is not de-
5irable for several reasons, among
which are its proximity to the rail-
road track and the cost of making a
fill.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
CANDIDATES TO FILE EXPENSE
itemized Account OF Expenditures
Must Be Given.

Section 557 of the Idaho election
laws contains the following in regard
to the filing of expense accounts
Every candidate for nomination
for any office other than a precinct
or municipal office, at primary cleo
ton or convention, shall within 70
days after such election or conven-
tion file an itemized statement in
writing, duly sworn to as to its heing
correct, setting forth each sum of
money, thing of value or considela-
ton whatever, given, paid. expended
or contributed. or promised nv him
or any one for him with his knowl
edge or consent to secure influence or
IN any manner affect his nomination
Such statement shall set forth all
sums paid as personal expenses ana
show fully and in detail the nature.
kind and character of the purncees
Tor which they were expended cr
promised and the person or persons
TO whom they We're paid or promised.
statements relating to congress
sional, state and district offices shall
De fiied with the secretary of state,
and statements relating to county Of
fices shall be filed with the county
auditor, and shall during office
hours be open to public inspection.
No person whose name is not
printed on the official ballot shall be
considered a candidate at a primary
election within the meaning of this
section, unless he receives at least 20
per cent of the votes cast for the
office. and no person shall be CON
sidered as having been a candidate at
a convention unless with his consent
he received therein or was thereby
given a nomination which he ac-
cepted."
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10

tricO-Jacob Kindschuh. SOP; James
A. WEIGH, 3S4.
County Commissioner (third dis
tricD-B. C. DeWolf, 2S2, Martin
Peterson, 427; c. W. Olds, 1877.
Clerk District Court-Dollie Bruce.
444; Geo. e. Crocker, 215; Eva M.
Leslie, III; William H. Shively, 115.
Prosecuting Attorney-Samuei e.
Henry, 494; o. O. Wilson, All.
Sheriff-Ralph Fisher, 276; Howard
a. White, 81; Harvey H. Washburn,
3O9; ]. P. Wilson, 235.
County Treasurer-E. Des Voigne,
644
Probate Judge-A. c. DeLap, 21O; f.
r. Henderson, SIP; W o. Rosebaugh,
154.
Assessor-D. t. Deselm, sss; ]. F.
McGlocklin, 442
Coroner-O. r. Stookey, 500.
Democratic Ticket.
State Senator-Frank Clapp. 15l.
State Representative Par
sons, "A.
District Judge-John NJ. Flynn. 159.
County Commissioner first districtl
Fred Lipp, 146.
County Commissioner (second dis
trictl-George Irving, lit; John T.
Lawless, 81.
County Commissioner (third dis
tricD-Denver P. Dayton, SO: James
Stonechest, 9S.
Clerk District Court. C. Bush
141
Prosecuting Attorney-E. NJ. Flood
81.
sheriff-oscar C. Bangs, 92; W. F.
Dunning 124.
County Treasurer~John r. Wiley,
Probate Judge Charles o'cal-
laghan 144.
County Superintendent of Public IN
struction-Caroline w. Flood, 1854.
Assessor-W. G. Reid, 174.
Coroner-Roy M. Bowel, 1872
Surveyor. II. Cave, III.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1922-08-10
To Raise Trout

w. NJ Skinner, who lives ON a we'll
improved ranch eight miles north of
troy stated this week that he had
secured permit TO raise trout for
commercial use, and has created an
artificial lake about 80 acres in ex-
tent, in which he had placed 5000
Eastern Brook fry. The fish are do
ing splendidly, and within a couple of
years Mr.. Skinner expects to begin
taking out and marketing them. He
said that trout are sold at so cents
per pound on the market.