Idaho semi-weekly world. (Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho Territory) 1867-1868, 1868-10-14
City and County.

City and County.
A NOBLE MovEMENr.-By advertisement in this
ssue it will be seen that Mrs. A. D. Saunders, Mrs.
H. Anderson, and Mrs. ]. A. Luckett have united
h the noble charity OF gathering means enough to
buy snug cabin for the coming inclement season,
nd also stock Of provisions for that poor destitute
nd houseless old woman. Mrs. Helm, usually
known as Old Tex's widow and her little daugh-
her. This poor old soul has lived for several months
pn the high hill above the burial grounds across Elk
rreek, in condition bordering upon absolute want
Che and her little daughter have been without shelter
r roof to protect them from the inclemency of the
weather without suitable food or clothing and the
bid woman has tried to mine. by her own hands, in
order to procure enough to keep up the life in her
hild and herself She has felled trees and chopped
hogs enough to build cabin in the hills but She
would be likely to perish in that desoate spot during
winter The good ladies who have taken this charity
lin hand have found snug little house in town which
ran be bought for small sum. and they propose to
il up and stock it with ample store of substantials
FOR the long and dreary winter to purchase rewood
clothing. aud other neceSsSries for Mrs. Helm and
her child. To better accomplish what they have an
tdertaken, these ladies propose TO give dancing
a Good Tempar Hall on Friday evening the leth
inst. TO which it is hoped all win contribute. The
their fine al for the occasion The tickets are only
three dollars and we hope to big crowd at the
party. But bay ticket If you can not attend.
DEPARruRE.-By stage of Monday morning our
partner in business and cherished friend in COM
panonship, l. II. Bowman, started upon visit to
the States eastward. to tarry several months. He
came early TO this Basin and after year or two of
successfsl mining embarked in the newspaper bust
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of years in his native State of Virginia. and also in
Missouri To him. more than to any other person,
the Democracy of this Basin are indebted for the
fuund?tion of the first Democratic organ in Idaho
the WEEKLY lDAH" WORLD. the publication of which
vas commenced in October. 1864. The firm name
was then l. n Bowman 4 Co. and so it continues to
this day. Our friend and partner had for time
contemplated the visit he has now gone upon but
*recent poignant bereavement-the death of his aged
4 and venerated Mother-has taken from him the
&chiefest attraction of his visit. We deeply sympa-
thse with him in this most sad event, but hone
he will be enabled 10 find much to interest him while
absent that he will enjoy prime health, and every
blessing: and that he will in good time return here
10 his chosen mountain home. where q host OF true
and warm friends will ever gladly welcome him. and
ioin in aidirg him handson ely through the Jour.
ney life with ready hands and open hearts his
4 behalf And none do wish You brighter fortune
Ike than do all OF us in the WORLD establishment.
MORE DErARrUEEs.-By stage of yesterday morn
Eing Mr.. G.. T. Keys. who has been in the employ of
Mood. Saunders. Noble & Co.. in responsible situa
on for the last four years. started for the Atlantic
side to visit his old home in Virginia and enjoy re-
spite from close business application. He will join
Dir, Bowman at Boise City. and they will proceed
#oyerllad together. Good luck in every way t. YOU
Keys.
Also, By stage yesterday, Mrs. Bets wife OF DR. J.
~ Belts, started for the East via Railroad line to
San Francisco AID thence by the ocean steamer Pan
anna route. Mrs. B. proposes to return next Spring
Bon voyage to her thither and back.
By Railroad line to San Francisco. ]. B. Emery,
of this sty has gone to purchase the heavy
stock merchandise he viii require for the Winter
trade. He will soon be on his return trip, and in
tends to have his goods laid down here just before
the season of good travelling closes.
PAINFUL ISrELLIGEscE.-word reached here, by
mail of Monday evening Of the death of A. c. Isaacs
Esq, in Cheyenne City, Oct ID, OF brain fever. Mr.
Isaacs resident of this city from 1865 until
few months ago, when he went to Cheyenne. He
both merchant and lawyer, and was held in much
esteem here by all who knew him. The intelligence
of his death has cast in deep sorrow his excellent
wife, in this city; also his brother, Mr.. d.
Isaacs and his step-son Mr.. Charles Child. both en-
gagged in business here. This community deeply
sympathise with the bereayed ones.
An EXCELLENT SELECTIOS.-By the otnclal report
of the County Com nitsoners it will be seen that at
their late meeting they filed the vacancy created by
the resignation of Mr.. Jas. W. Wood, as County
Treasurer, by the appointment of Mr.. A. D. Saun-
ders In every view of the better selection
could have been made. By the appointment Of SUBJ
sanal and thoroughly upright men TO the most res
ponsible Offices in this instance the Commission
ers reflect high credit upon themselves and best SUBJ
serve the interests OF the county
4 BAD Lockwood cana in yesterday that freight
er who has ten large wagons loaded with merchan-
disc Tor Vantine Co., the way from Umatilla had
two of the wagons overturned in Payette river
where near Horse Shoe Bend, by the breaking of
some part OF the hauling rig he was coming out OF
the river ford and ascending steep pitch on the
bank The sum total of damage is not known yet.
Academia man named Jones' who was at work
/ in the miring claim of Harry bowman and John
West, up Bear Run, had one OF his legs broken be.
tween the ankle ami last saturday night by the
cavng OF portion OF the bank upon him as he was
piping.
GoDEY's FOR NovENBER.-This popular Lady 8
4 Magazine for November is sale at c. 7. Blake
Co.'s News Depot, together with variety OF other
Periodicals. and newspapers from all parts of the
globe Goodrich will attend TO you at the counter.
MOVED I'M. q. Bryant has removed into his
new, freproof brick, spleaddooking store, corner
Of Main and Wall streets and in few days will have
II crammed with new goods nearly due. Then, rush
Ter bargains.