Show 0 IDEAL CHRISTMAS AT MONTPELIER IDA Special J A Idaho Dee Dec 27 M 1 V I d with the plenty I which las followed a l year ear ot of unexcelled prosperity the tho people of all classes verO l d to and did enjoy enJo u the of the tho o The tiny I itself was ideal and aside from n a few who had Imbibed too freely or of the tho liquId thie there was not II a ripple to tomar roar mar the peace and quIet of tho city The spirit ot of on earth good tood wIll VIII to man Kitts gifts anti blessings for tor nil all seemed to everywhere prevail The beautiful mantle mantic of white whitt with which the earth carth had only two days previously been robed was hailed balled with delight anti the merry shout or of the mirthful youth and mingled with the chime or of the silver sUver bells as al i the merr merry throngs enjoyed the beautiful sunshine In the afternoon there was wall wasa II a dance for tor the little folks tolk which was as crowded but nil all enjoyed the occasion The evenIng dance for tOr the adults was also crowded young youn and old In the merry throng I The holidaY sales surpassed anything before known In the tho history ot of the town In anticipation ot of a good hOliday trado the tho merchants all bought heavily and when tIme the goods were displayed ed many were dubIous Ill as to the outcome ot of purchase but the sales surprised even the most expectant The superintendent of the city schools reports nil all the departments O as beIng amid the work progressing very nicety The schools however are 1110 too crow crowded every available seat ecat being taken In the lower grades anti Mil lusty student for tor Iha be teacher would unable to place At t the last of at the school I the proposition or of building n a high building was taken under fire are beIng matte modo to that end cad The Tho indications At the present are aro lint the boom boota will ho 10 oven ven greater In 1907 1807 It was In 1906 The pious for several new blocks have already been marie marle and a as soon its 1111 opens up anti time tho material can bl be the ground the work will be commenced The new ness build ing is 19 nearing completion and will bo be ready for occupancy about Jan Jail 1 Time Tho health ot of the people leoPle Is gool goolaM aM ns as II a rule prosperity and ness prevail |