Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1867-10-23
City and County.

fingered gentry IN midst have been stimulated to
preparatory exertions for approaching Winter-and
as consequence their efforts have produced the de-
parture Of various parcels of portable property such
as clothes, jewelry and in some instances cash. An
utter disregard of ownership or position marks the
result of their operations and they have taken from
the careless and the careful occasion offered, or
want suggested-from the dainty job Of stripping
clothes line to the heavy work of robbing store
One day last week the c1othesline of Geo. Cans was
relieved of its contents by evidently desir
GUS of simple replenishment OF wardrobe and took
freshly washed to save labor and time.
On last Wednesday night the cabin of Louis Wag
ner was entered and robbed of watch and one hun
bred dollars The evidences in this case indicate an
unprincipled acquisitiveness not even tempered by
caution but let in charity and congratulation adj
NIT that he needed money to leave with and has left
hoping he may be caught and punished, even if a life
time shall have INTERVIEWED
The house Of ], Grenier was entered on Friday
night last and robbed of pistol and few dollars in
money. The intention evidently to know the
contents CT the house. for they ransacked it entirely
although but little was taken.
On Friday, the 18th, the Myers brothers were paid
attention to by the /" cracksmen, and relieved of
about $125 worth of property, at their residence.
his vegetable depot on last Saturday night one
entered his cellar unlocked his treasure drawer and
took therefrom what he got hold Of An inventory
of his effects revealed the absence of gold dust coin
and jewery, to the aggregate value Of $3.50. It
seems the work of one acquainted and is not excus-
able by any accident of contact temporary waver
ing of Judgment It was downright and unjustifable
theft unawed by fear of retribution and unrestraned
by proper reverence Of Christianitys emblems-for
among the jewelry was much priced Catholic en1-
blem, and John says he viii give fifty dollars to any
who will deliver the jewelry to him and he will
ask questions.
But the last excels them all in audacity, skill,
ana amount stolen. On Monday night the store OF
Isaaes Bros on, the corner of Main and Commercial
Streets entered and robbed of gold dust to the
value of near two thousand dollars. The thieves eff
fected entrance by taking the brick from the foun-
dalton wall with pick chisel The dirt had been
removed from the foundation in preparing for the
erection of an adjoining building and the brick were
yet soft from their contact with the damp SOIL ena
bling the rogues to quickly and noiselessy dsplace
sufficient of the brick to admit large sized man into
the cellar. From thence they gained access to the
store-rOom above, and there obtained the money
Nothing but the money is known to have been taken
and the robbery not discovered until the store
was opened in the morning.
1t is one of the most extencive robberies of the kind
ever committed in this city, and shows the presence
in midst Of observing rascals with ability to plan
and nerve and skill to execute-who can crack a
crib or pillage a till, and treasure none too safe
even when locked in safe.
FIRST RATE.-C. Walker has now in full operation
his depot for the sale Of all kinds of choice vegeta
bles groceries, canned goods fruits, &C., and has re
ceived from Marysvine, Cal. by Hoag Ramsdellf
Fast Freight Line, fine assortment of apples and
most excellent grapes, which he offers to the trade
at reasonable rates. We acknowledge the receipt o
a package, labeled Compliments Of c. Walker, and
containing liberal weight of grapes which we pro
nounce of the best and return our thanks
BIG TURS1P.-J. A. Abbott, Esq, left at our ofic
on Monday last. one of the largest turnps remem
Der to have seen anywhere. 1t weighed tenand-a
half pounds and measured thirty-two inches in cir
conference one way and thirty inches the other Mr.
Abbott has of turnps of but little less size,
thinks it quite probable that even larger ones may
among them. His ranch is on the Payette.
HORSE RAcNa.-This amusement has taken tn
place of all others for outdoor pastime On Sunda
afternoon two races were by the same horses an
Johnny Grove was twice the winner; and on Monda
he was again successful in race between his mar
and Mores white horse On Sunday next race wi
be run between Dunbar mare and Shoenbar's horse
for purse Of $3.50.
BOISE VALLEY FLoUR.-We gratefully acknowledg
the receipt of sack Of G. Jacobs extra superfn
flour, made at his City Mills. from Boise Vale
wheat and forwarded to us by the proprietor.
trial of it in our household warrants in pronounc
ing it a very superior article of -four. 1t is fnt
white lively and makes bread and hot biscuit equal
well.
THE OPENING BALL.-John Cody has his fine brio
building so finished that it is to be opened wit
grand ball on Friday evening next, the particular
TO be seen in an advertisement in this paper Inv
tation tickets win be ISSUED by the Committee an
every exertion used to make the occasion agreeab
to all who attend
to Lewiston, on Friday evening last. He had bee
holding term Of Court in the First District, in
absence of Judge Kelly. He reports Lewiston dr
place. with little reason to hope for Improvement
REMovED.-The County Assessor has removed b
Office to the front end of the WORLD Office. Ainsl
Foote have removed their law Office to the fran
building adjoining adjoining Andrews Co.'s bril-
store, on Wall street.
REwARD.-F. Shoemaker offers 500 reward for G
recovery of his pocket memorandum book and co
tents, which he lost in this city Sunday last.
particulars read the advertisement
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