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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
TAX COLLECTIONS
UP TO STANDARD
County Treasurer's Office
Reports the Collections of
This Years Taxes
Compare Favorably

According to data at the Office o
the County Treasurer it appears that
out of total Of $264,4S9.52 of real
property taxes, $143,34O.74 has al
ready been collected and this is con
sidered as a very fair percentage as
many OF the larger taxpayers pay
their taxes by halves and this
amount would apply on the first half
together with those who have paid
for the entire year. In addition to
the real taxes collected County AS
SCISSOR Trathen has collected $4,482.-
As in personal taxes. This makes an
amount of $162,676. in taxes that
were collected by the Office of the
County Treasurer during the month
of December and leaves balance in
the funds of that office Of $131,329,-
90.
Deputy Treasurer Smith states
that this is the first year in many
past that the completed roll has been
turned back to the County Auditor
in the time specified by law.
There still remains on the books
of the Tax Collector a vast amount
of delinquent taxes on real proper
ty throughout Elmore County. In
fact ii has been stated that this roll
has not been worked up and complet-
I'd since 1911. The compiling Of this
roll will involve a tremendous
amount of work but 1t is expected
that 1t will be in form for publica-
lion in the near future. After due
publication the title to the prop
srty is taken by the county and 1t is
of at public auction.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
FALLACY OF
CRIMINAL LAW
Matter Drawn Rather For
chilly To The Attention
of Residents of Ell
more County

The fallacy of the Idaho Statutes
covering criminal proceedings was
drawn rather forcibly to the atten-
ton Of the citizens of Elmore Coun-
ty recently, when Verne L. Taylor
was acquitted by an insanity inquisi-
ton in the district court in this city.
According to the statutes of many
surrounding states it Is the case that
should a party be acquitted of muir
der on account OF insanity this YER
dict is sufficient for commitment to
state institution In Idaho should a
man be acquitted by one jury on ac-
count of insanity he must then be
tried before an insanity inquisition
to ascertain if he is sane before he
can be committed. This procedure
makes practically duplication OF
the work of the court with much
needless expense to the county and
in addition there is always the pos
sibility Of a man being released
whom the whole community feels is
a menace to society and dangerous
man.
This matter has been taken up
with the Governor and with the
members of the Elmore County dele
cation in the state Legislature and
It is to be hoped that some remedy
may be found for the correction OF
Ihis condition.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
NEW BOARD TAKES
OFFICE ON MONDAY
NEWLY ELECTED MEM
BERS OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS ORGANIZE

The newly elected Board of Coun-
| ty Commissioner, composed of S. B.
Blackwell, John f. Gaines, and Hor-
ace B. Howland, relieved their pred
ecessors, F. E. Wilson, ]. D. Whitson
and George e. Butler last Monday
afternoon and took over the affairs
of Elmore County for the next two
years. AS soon as they had taken
over their duties the new board then
proceeded to organize and S. B.
Blackwell, of Glenns Ferry was cleo
ted by them as chairman.
The contract for the county print
ing for the next two years was grant
ed to the Mountain Home Republi-
can. Mrs. Casey received a renewal
of her contract for the care of the
county poor and DR.. o. P. Hamilton
was appointed as county physician,
succeeding DR.. T. e. Evans, at
salary of 1925 per annum.
Charles C. Crabb was appointed to
the position of janitor and w. w.
Fountain will succeed himself as
County Purchasing Agent.
The salaries for the various dep
uties and clerks in the county Of
fees were fixed at the same amount
as had always prevailed.
The selection of the road super
visors was postponed pending furth-
er investigation. 1t has always been
the policy of previous boards to al
low each commissioner to select his
own road supervisor and this prac-
tice will likely be followed by the
present board.
In addition to the newly elected
Board of County Commissioners the
only other change that was made at
the court house was that in the Of
flee of the county treasurer, when
Mrs. Mary c. Mclaughlin took over
the reins in that capacity. Mrs. Nc
has selected B. H. Smith as
her deputy and James O'Neill will |
remain in the office for several weeks
until much of the detail work of |
that Office can be completed.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
FIRST AID TEAMS TO
MEET HERE

The first aid teams of the Noun
tain States Telephone Company, COM
posed of teams from several sur
rounding towns, will meet in this
city next Saturday and will put on
a demonstration of First Aid drills
at local hall. In addition Boise
orchestra will play for dance which
the telephone employees will enjoy
that same evening.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
GOES TO SILVER CITY
TO INSPECT MINE

Mr.. Sachrider, well known local
resident, left last Wednesday morn
ing for Silver City where he will in
spect the work being done on his
mine at that place. Mr.. Sachrider
has an excellent silver prospect at
that place and has had a crew Of
men at work on the property for the
past two years. He was accompanied
by Charles Light, who will be em-
ployed at that place for the next
several months.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
MOUNTAIN HOME DE-
FEATED BY GOoDING

The members of the Mountain
Home Basketball Team suffered de-
feat in a game played with the Good
ing Legion team in that city last
Tuesday evening. The final score
stood IL to 21. A very close and
interesting game is reported by the
local boys and with little more
practice they will be able TO take
our neighbor to good cleaning"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
ODD FELLOWS
INSTALL OFFICERS

The local lodge of the I. o. o. F.
at their meeting January 13 in
stalled the following officers: Noble
Grand, Roy D. Magden, Vice Grand,
OrvilIe Colthorp, Right Supporter N.
c., VIM. H. Daniel, Left Supporter
N. c., F. L. Jackson, Right Support
er v. c., Herbert Davis, Left Sup
porter v. G., T. N. Smith, Warden,
Franklin Wheeler, Conductor, R. T.
Edgar. Inside Guardian, w. r. Fill
ley, Secretary, E. ]. Wheeler. Trea-
surer, Primium Phillipi.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
RESERVOIR SAID TO BE
UNSAFE FOR SKATING

Large crowds have been going
to the reservoir near this city for
the past week and enjoying the skat-
ing. However. a warning is sounded
as it is thought that the ice at that
place at the present time is unsafe.
The ice that now covers that pond
was frozen since the last real cold
weather and it is believed that 1t is
not thick enough to be entirely safe.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1925-01-16
CATTLE PERISH
NEAR KING HILL

vic Walker reports the loss OF
twenty head of his cattle because OF
the continued snow and cold wealth
er. Mr.. Walkers ranch is near King
HiIl.-Glenns Ferry Gazette.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

Eastman Kodaks and Supplies at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
ENTIRE WAR CLAIMS
 OF U. s. TO BE PAID

PARIS, Jan. 28.-The entire war claims of the United States, both for it's occupatiOnal forces in Germany and for damages sustained-roughly $6OO,OOO, Goodwill be paid at the rate of $25,O00,OO0 yearly out of the pro ceeds of the Dawes plan of reparation and the payments will extend over about 25 years.
 Such, in nutshell, is the accrued officially announced as having been reached by the delegates to the al lied finance ministers the ratifca- tion of a plenary conference in ses- sion here. The agreement is sub- ject to session of the conference which will be held soon, but this rat ification is regarded as matter of form.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
Kansas Children to Vote
 In Election of State Bird

TOPEKA, Jan. 28-School child Ten of Kansas are in the midst of an election campaign. On Kansas day, Jan. 29, they are to elect state bird
 Out of big field of candidates, Bob White is picked to win. He has the endorsement both of Gov. Jonathan M Davis, and of J. c. MOh- ler secretary of the state board of agriculture. In replying to question naires by the state Audubon society, each official unknown to the other, recommended the quail.
 Tue women have their candidate, however, Mrs. Jennie Wren" has been put forth as a candidate and champion of "women's rights" and is expected to instill some rivalry ill the contest Other leading contend CTS for the honor whose names have been proposed are the robin, prairie chicken, meadow lark, the cardinal and the blue jay.
 Throughout the Kansas schools the children are now campaigning, ia miliarizing themselves with the birds and picking the candidate they will support at the polls.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

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Celding Bought for > Rusty Nickel 2 Years
 :. Ago Sold for $37OO

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. 28-Two years ago, Pete Green. bay gelding, changed hands for a rusty nickel.
 Pete Green now capable of clicking off a mile in 2:06 1-2 has been sold a second time for S370O, Walter Cand- Ter, local horseman, announced
 The nickel was paid for the horse by Candler to Gus Coggins, another local horseman, two years ago when Pete was three years old.
 Coggins offered to give the horse to Gambler with several other animals he was buying, but the latter would not accept the gift without some re- muneration, so fve-cent piece changed hands and the horse went into the Candler stables.
 Recently he was sold to J. c. Haley, of Madison, Wis, at an auction sale in Chicago.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
WE'D ON FRIDAY AND BE
 HAPPY SAYS PREACHER

LIBERTY MO-, Jan. 2S.-Those who would be happy should wed on Friday.
 The Rev. r. V. Loos, known as the marrying parson of Kansas City's "Gretna Green" has reached that con- .clusion after performing 3763 mar riage ceremonies. MT. Loos, who has lived here for forty years, .officiated at a wedding just before the stroke of 12 last night.
 The old idea that Friday is an un. lucky day for marriages is erroneous he says.
 T find that Americans are becom-- ing more like the French in regard to the choice of wedding days. A Frenchman myself, I know that Friday 1n France is considered the luckiest day to choose. Friday is the day that Venus, the goddess of love, rules over all."
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

Brunswick RadioIas, the Radiola de Luxe at the Alaska Shop. If
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

land electric light workers at River side, Cal, must pay the Federal tax.
 Blair said that although munich pal employees heretofore had been regarded as exempt under the Fed eral law, re-examination of the statutes revealed that certain class es could not claim such exemption The tax must be paid, he said, by per sons employed by certain municipal utilities which compete with private enterprises.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
Honor Code Violated
 By University Senior

UNIVERITY OF WASHINGTON, Seattle, Jan. 2S.-A member of the Senior class here was yesterday con- victed of a violation of the Honor Code" in an examination during the period of final tests last quarter and was flunked in the course by the se- nior council.
 Violations of the code which puts the responsibility of playing fair dur ing examinations entirely in the hands of the students have been so frequent of late that the U. of W. daily campus paper, editorially advo- cates a campus vote as to whether the system shall continue or shall be supplemented by the old faculty su- pervision system. As it is, professors are not allowed to stay in the room during the examinations.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
MANY CITY EMPLOYES NOT
 EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX

WASHINGTON, Jan 2S.-Under a ruling of the Internal Revenue Bureau many employees of munich palities who heretofore have re- garded themselves as exempt from the Federal income tax will be re- quired to pay such levy not only in the future, but to cover several years past.
 The ruling was announced by In- ternal Revenue Commissioner A. Blair in a letter to Seator Short ridge, republican, California, hold ing that the employees of the water
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
Camphor Acts Quick

People are surprised at the quick action of simple camphor, witchhazel, hydrastics, etc., as mixed in Lavoptik eye wash. One small bottle helps any case sore, weak or strained eyes. Aluminium eye cup free. Seward Drug Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

About to be attacked by large rat tlesnake, while gathering mistletoe, Mrs. Millie Roberts, of Millerton, Ok lahoma, dispatched the reptile with hatchet she was using.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
EATING RAW OYSTERS
 IN CHICAGO UNLAWFUL
fBv Associated Pressl

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-Eating raw oysters in hicago henceforth will be punishable by fine of $25, Corpora tion Counsel Busch has ruled. The state health department has forbid den the eating of raw oysters be- cause of typhoid fever cases which have been traced to the bivalves.
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29
For the Prospector

Can you make an accurate compass survey of your claim?
 The strange minerals you find in the hlls-can you determine what they are with the blowpipe? Do you know how to test your ore for various meth ods of concentration such as amagamation, cyanl- dation jiggng, table concentration and flotation? Do you know how ore bodies form and their habits? If you do you can pick favorable for prospect ing and eliminate much dead work. Would you like to be able to assay your for gold and silver?
 Will not these aids better your chances of putting new mine on the map in Alaska?
 TUITION IS FREE
 This is the of the work the prospector takes up in the Mining Short Course at the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines
 The first short of 10 weeks begins Mo- vember 3rd The work Is repeated ill another short beginning February 2nd.
 The charge for books and supplies used totals about $25OO for the compee>course.
 Work is offered in geology, mneraogy, mining meth ods, dressing, and fire assaying
 There educational requirements except the abl- ity to read and write.
 This is not dressed-up Bring along your wool shirt and overas. You will need them.
 CHARLES E. BUNNELL
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

Dear Editor: I went out with a young man last night and drank two cocktails, a gin fzz, and small glass of moonshine, do you think 1 did wrong?
 Ans: You probably did, Let us have the young mans address,
Seward daily gateway., 1925-01-29

If you don't get your paper before six o'clock please phone us and one will be sent by special messenger
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
NEIGHBORLY FLAPDOODLE

BE not forgetful to entertain
strangers" said Paul in Hebrews
1872, 'for thereby some have enter
tanned angels unawares."
But, sad to relate, this cardinal
virtue of hospitality has largely
been lost sight of in the furious
pace of selfish concentration that
grips most of the world today.
In the good old days the advent of
new family in the community call
ed for the welcoming visit of all the
neighbors. In solieitude they inqur-
ed if there was anything they could
do for them-the housewives gave
them information on the community,
where to trade, what churches were
available. But always they welcom-
ed them-made them feel at home.
But today there are so many tin
horn snobs and selfish nit-wits that
the stranger can rot for all they
care. If they call ON the newcomers
it is only to find something to criti-
cize-or to peddle dirty scandal
about other neighbors they have a
grudge against.
But, thank God, there are still
n few genuine people who have
hearts and souls instead of fossilized
bones and sinking garbage cans
within their breasts. And these gra-
cious people are usually rewarded
for their humankind many
have entertained angels unawares."
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
PINCHOT OVERRULED

Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania
failed in his attempt to clean out
the Public Service Commission in his
State and get men who will carry
out his policies and orders. The
Supreme Court has decided that
Commissioners Benn and Shelby, who
refused to accept dismissal at the
hands of the Governor, are entitled
to hold their positions.
The bluff of the Governor did not
work successfully. 1t was attempted
for political reasons-there is poll
tics in most of the official actions
taken in Pennsylvania-and the peo-
Pile of the State should feel a sense
of relief at finding that the Supreme
Court has for once placed it's co1dem
nation on such arbitrary and unex-
planned acts by a Governor.
Trenton Times.
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
LACK OF FUNDS

Reading, Pa.,-Sent as far as
Reading without military or naval
escort, the body of Paul d. Berk, a
victim of the submarine S-51 disas-
ter, was given uniformed military es-
cort from this city to his home at
Kempton by members of The Amer
lean Legion.
Naval authorities declared that no
escort was provided for the body by
the government because of lack of
funds"
And the richest nation on earth,
was the laconic comment of Le-
gion official here.
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
My Fauorite Stories
"a, IRiyN q conn
Bp lRulN s. COpb
In Accordance With the Ritual

Archie Gum, the artist, is Scot
who was educated In England and
who still has great love for the
national game of the British Isles, to
wit; cricket VIII Kirk, the verse
writer IL u product of Wisconsin and
until one day when his friend Gum
took him over ON Staten island had
never seen IA game of cricket.
Teams made up OF English resi-
dents were playing for the Greater
New York championship. The spec
tators, almost exclusively. were their
fellow-countrymeu Kirk stationed
himself In front seat alongside
Gum and prepared to give to the
sport his undivided attention.
A batsman dealt the ball power
full wnllop.
well hit, old chap cried Gum.
And well hit Well hit" echoed
others In the crowd
An opposing player made a hard
run to catch the ball as II descended
into his territory. He almost got
under it-almost but not quite. 1t
just eluded his clutching fingers.
"Well tried. old chap Well triedl"
called out Gum, all enthusiasm.
Kirk decided that this sort Of
thing must be in accordance with the
proper rltualism OF the game He
decided that, TO show his approval,
he would at the next opportunity
speak up. too.
Presently the opportunity came.
Once more the batsman smote the
ball with emphasis II rose high in
the air. A fielder fer the rival club
ran TO catch II. His toe caught in
a clod Of upturned turf and he
tumbled forward on his face and the
ball. dropping, hit him squarely on
the top OF his head,
Kinks yell rose high and clear
above all lesser sounds.
"Well fell. old chapl" he shouted.
We'll fell by gum
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The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
WHY NOT RAISE THEM ALL

Railroad employees ask that their
wages be raised to the wartime
scale.
Why not raise the price of farm
products, wheat, corn, cattle and
hogs to wartime figure?
Why not raise the wages of all
labor to the scale that was paid dur
ing the great World War, and not
alone rail unions?
The farmers who have to raise
raw material on small margins in
open competition with world markets
and pay the freight to market same,
would probably vote unanimously for
few hundred million dollars in
crease in railroad payrolls.
News Review.
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
NAMING HIGH SCHOOL
FOR DEMPSEY FADES
OUT AFTER PROTEST


Manassa, Col.,-Proposals tha
Manassas new high school be namef
in honor of her world renowne'
son, Jack Dempey, pugilist, met wit
vigorous protest from the Depart
ment of Colorado of The American
Legion.
John C. Vivian, past commander o
the department, and John B. Bar
nard, commander, voiced the protes
of the Legion in emphatic terms.
81 am surprised and astounded that
such a movement could inspire ser
ious consideration, Vivian wrote tn
school board at Manassa. "Shoul6
this come to pass it would be direc'
affront-an insult, if you please, +
every World war veteran and ever
patriotic citizen in the United State
Dempsey was the outstanding arc'
Stacker of the World war. He failed
and refused to serve his country j.
its time of greatest peril. If he e.
emplifies anything before the adoles
cent mind of America other tha'
physical superiority, I fail to com
prehend it."
A congratulatory message for hi
stand on the Dempsey proposal wa
received by Vivian from Frank c
Cross, national director of the Amer
icanism Commission of the Legion
The message read:
~ congratulate you on your stanf
with respect to honoring Jack Demr
sep and dishonoring our publ
schools by giving his name to the
school at Manassa. | cannot think O
anything more inappropriate thar
giving the name of pugilist who
failed his country in a great crisji
to school which should be a cradle
of good citizenship.
On the strength of the Legior
objections the proposal to link Demp.
sey's name with the pursuit of edu-
cation in Manassa faded out.
The Lambertville record., 1925-12-03
Iron, Paper, Rags, Metals
and Rubber Wanted!

An appeal to the housekeepers of Lambert
vile, New Hope, Flemngton, Frenchtown, Mil
ford and all the suburbs!
Here is the existing situation explained to
you clearly. Owing to the scarcity of help and to
the bad detOur roads we had last summer, has
blockaded my activities to come to you as
promptly as | used to. Therefore | have decided
to divide the profit with you. The expenses tha
it cost for truckage and drivers, decide to give
it to you, provided if you send for me or brind
it to me at my yard, Coryell Street.
For nearly twenty-six years experience in
my business, | could only make success by buy.
ing big quantities of goods. Therefore am ask
ing you won't you kindly tell me what you have
got and where you are.
AS ever since the beginning of the war,
have been troubled with help. AS the young
folks don't care to do that kind of hard work any
more. They are all looking for positions, but no
hard work
Therefore appeal to you to help me out in
this Collective Campaign, it is very unproht
able to hire drivers with trucks to look for junk
especially when you can't get them.
Now | need your waste scrap OF all kinds
/ need your rubbers, inner tubes, rags and if YOU
will only drop me line in those places mention
ed above, | will be glad to come myself Or | will
send good responsible man to take care OF you
Christmas is coming and it has always been
a Christian tradition to sell your junk and take
that money to make your children happy with it
The articles and prices are as follows:
Scrap Iron . 5 40 cwt
Paper in good bundles ..-..... 40 cwt
MAGAZINES ... .-........... so cwt
Auto Tires ... 90 cwt. or
05, 10, and Is each
Inner Tubes ....t. .04 tb
Copper ...... .0S tb
Cast Aluminium - Is tb
Brass ...... o. .05 and 90 tb
Good prices for Rags, Bags and burlap.
Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
JOSEPH FINKLE
Lambertvie, n. ].
Phones: Residence 33W, Yard and Office 27M
P. S.-Buy and sell all kinds of second hand Fur
niture and Footwear. 1t will pay you to come
and look me over