Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-09-11
MORNING, SEPT. II, 1867.
City and County.


MASONIC BALL.-The grand ball to be given by the
Masonic Fraternity of Pioneer City, to morrow
ing is certain to prove very interesting affair. The
attendance from other camps in the Basin, particu-
lary from Centerville and Placervie, we learn will
be large, and it is hoped goodly number will be
present from this city. The presentation Of mag
nicent copy of the Holy Bible to the Lodge by Miss
Mary Gates on behalf of the donors-the citizens of
Pioneer-win come off at 2 o'clock, afternoon, to-
morrow and that alone will be an interesting scene
In connection with the ball. we are requested to say
that the price charged for tickets does not include
supper, or other charges beyond mere admission.
Good suppers that evening will be served at Dolan's
and McCor1nick's restaurants for all who order.
Tickets for the ball be obtained in this city of NJ
Lazarus, P. E. Edmondson and F. B Britten.
GRANDE RoNDE FFoUR.-Messrs Snodgrass & Co.
of the Oro DELI Mills in Grande Ronde Valley Or
egon give notice in this issue that they are prepared
to fill all orders that may be sent them for Flour with
the best quality at the very lowest market rates.
Situated in the best wheat growing section of the
Valley possessed of first class milling machinery,
grinding none but the choicest Of White Wheat and
employing only known superior workmen, they feel
able to assure this whole upper country an ample
supply of the best quality of Flour. Grande Ronde
Flour of other mill brands has already established
reputation of superiority among people. and we
quite certain that reputation will be in no way
damaged by the use of the " Orc Dell Flour. Or
ders for any quantity will be promptly attended to by
addressing the proprietors at La Grande. Oregon.
THE DEADwooD DIGGrSGs.--We have not yet heard
anything more definite than the first report received
concerning these supposed new diggings, but suff-
cient excitement has been occasioned to get up
pectable stampede in that direction. Friday and
Saturday were consumed in excited discussion and
exaggerated taleteling; Sunday forenoon in prepare
tons for start Sunday afternoon and all day Mon
day the streets resounded with the tramp of Cayuses,
rafting of camp kits and popping of pistols, and by
Tuesday morning all who were able to procure the
necessary outfit had taken their departure The town
is almost deserted, and if there is anything in the
camp it viii soon be found and we viii then be
able to give full account of all discoveries.
PERsoNAL.-Col.A A. P. Dennison, of Portland, is
now on visit to this Basin, and will remain here
week or two. He owns interest in some of the
quartz lodges in the county, and is well known by
many of our pioneer residents Before leaving Port
land Col Dennison was requested by j. Ross Browne,
the Commissioners to examine into and report upon
the mines and mineral wealth of the Pacific States
Washington this Fall, whatever information in the
line of his commission which could be obtained in
this region Col. Dennison viii be glad to receive
from any source such information as can be commu-
nicated to him during his sojourn in the Basin rea-
tive to the mines and kindred subjects.
AUcTIoN.-Ned Edwards is really determined to |
close out his business in this city, and in time to get
away before the end of the present month. In this
issue he advertises his entire stock at Auction on
Sunday next Sept. 15 AS his stock comprises full
assortment of all that belongs to that branch Of trade
we remember of no better chance ever having offered
in this Basin to procure individual supplies re-
plenish retail trade stocks than this 1t is bona tide
closing out sale and the stock will be disposed of in
lots to suit purchasers. The sale will commence at
10 A. NJ. Read his advertisement
PEACHES AND APPLEs.-By stage of Saturday we |
received box Of the finest peaches we have seen
this season, and with them lot of splendid apples
kindly sent to us by our generous friend Eugene
Howard, the popular Boise City Agent of Hill
Beachey's stage line to California We gratefully
tender Acknowledgements to our good friend for his
very greatly priced present
PUB. Docs.-We acknowledge, with thanks, the re-
cept of copies of the bound Congressional Globe the
complete census report u 1ooU anu oGner valuable
public documents under frank of Hon. E. D. Hol-
brook, Delegate in Congress from Idaho.
LosT.-Smiley Harris gives notice in another col |
umn that he has lost fine gold ring. and will re-
ward any who will leave it at the mill at the
foot of Main street, give it to the carrier of this
paper, Mr.. d. McGrew, at Easley's store
BEST ROUTE TO DEADwooD.-An important item to
persons contemplating journey is distance. condi-
ton of road, &c. AS many may yet go to Deadwood
from this vicinity, they may derive some benefit
from perusal of the advertisement of Mr. Ostner,
in another column, and headed sHo for Deadwood!''
AccIDENT.--Last Saturday a man. called Clutch
Charley while jumping with others, for past
time in the rear OF Tayors Exchange, had the mis-
fortune to break Of his legs just by the ankle
joint.