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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
The Odd Fellows Ball.

The committee having the Odd Eel.
lows, Christmas ball in charge, have all
the details well in hand and it promises
10 oe the most successful dance given
Tor many years. With the execution Of
the Thanksgiving and Fourth of july
dances, Camas prairie has been particli-
larry unfortunate in the matter of ofamuse-
ments, AS several projected balls were
broken up by sickness and death. and
the people will therefore be in a temper
TO turn out and enjoy themselves on
Christmas night. 1t is desired that all
who attend will be present to particle
pate IN the grand march promptly at
$3.50, so that the order of dances NAV he
carried out without breaking the pro.
gramme or delaying the supper hour.
Prof. Gibson and staff of the most ac-
complished musicians in the panhandle
OF Idaho will furnish the music for the
occasion, and the members of the triple-
link fraternity will all be there to make
everything as agreeable for their guests
as possible. No invitations will be is
sued, Tickets, $3.50, including supper.
may be obtained of w. N. Knox. Mt
Idaho, or A. f. Parker, Grangeville.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.

NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF
James NJ. Holt, Adm. of Newton J. Holt, de-
ceased, d. s. 30al.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON. IDAHO,
Nov. II, 1855.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of the claim,
of Newton J. llolts Heirs and that said proof
will he made before f. IL. Grerson Clerk of
District Court, LIST Judicial District, Idaho, ut
Mt. Idaho, l. r., on Dec. 29th, lSSS, viz:
JAMES NJ. HOLT, Adm, for the Heirs of New
ton, j. Holt D.. 5. 1924.
For the n. y n. W. - and n, Il n f. 4 Sec.
%, Up, 81 N, K. 5 e. Is. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land, viz:
Charles Clymer, Thomas Eddy, Frank White
and Charles Rice. ell of Mt. Idaho, l. 7.
2i29 FRANCIS r. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
A Years Building.

The following is list of buildings
erec'ed in Graugevile during the pres
ent year. 1t Is not an imposing list to
look at and will no doubt appear ridjcu-
lous In the eyes of city folks. but for a
community SO isolated as this it makes
respectable showing:
Homer Matteson, dwelling house.
r; ID. Vansise, dwelling house.
Chrlsi. Schmadeka, dwelling house.
A. r. Parker, addition to Office. and
wood house and cellar.
l.: White. addition to dwelling.
w. A. Hall, barn.
F. M. Noyes, barn.
John Aram, barn.
;. W. Reynolds, barn.
w. Hawley, barn.
e. Beck, addition to dwelling and sta
BILE.
c. b. Sanders. wood house.
w. f. Schmadeka, store.
AS soon as it is definitely settled that
Grangeville is to be the terminus and
main depot of the Camas prairie rail-
road, the town will take a great iump
towards prosperity. In that event a fine
pnbic school building will be erected:
also bank building, an Odd Fellows
nan, church and at least score of res.
idences by our own people, to say MOTH
ing of what will be done by newcomers
whom the railroad will bring. At pres
ent the town is standing still on account
OF the uncertainty of pending railroad
movements.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
SHERIFF'S SALE.
JOHN ScHAFER, Plaintiff.


CHARLES A. GAssMAN, Defendant.
TTNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF AN EXECU-
Y tion issued out of the Probate court of the
county of Idaho, Territory of Idaho, and to me
directed and delivered for a judgment rem
dered in said court, on the 18th day of Novem-
ber. A. d. 1883, in favor of John Sehafer and
against Charles A. Gassman. for the sum OF
Ninety-eigh Dollars, in United States gold coin,
together with the costs of suit and interest,
amounting to the sum of Forty-nine Dollars. l
have levied upon all the right, title, claim and
interest of said Charles A. Gassman, of, in and
to the following property, to-wit:
South half OF the North East Quarter and the
North half of the South East Quarter, Section
Thirteen, Township Thirty-one North of Range
One East. Boise Meridian. containing One
Hundred and Sixty acres.
Notice is Hereby given that on Saturday, the
22nd day of December, 1888, at O'Clock, =. NJ,
of said day will sell all the right, title and in
terest of said Charles A. Gassman in and to the
above described property, or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy plaintiff claim,
besides all costs, interest, and accruing costs.
The sale will take place at Mt. Idaho, In front
of the court house door at public auction for
cash in hand United States gold coin, to the
highest and best bidder. "
A. w TALKINGTON,
Sheriff, Idaho Co.. |. I.
Dated this 30th dav of November. 1883. 2S
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
LAND OFFICE NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
Daniel S. Sebastian, HID 17S6.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IDAHO,
Nov. "a, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
60 make hnal PROOF III support oi ms claim,
Judge of the district court, LIST Judicial District
Ydaho. or if he be absent before the Clerk of
the court for said district at Mt Idaho, l. T., on
January 7th, 1889, viz:
DANIEL S. SEBASTIAN, HID. 1856.
For the Lots 2 and 3, s f u NV a and a
NEA Sec 6. TIP 30 n x 5 f, b NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
tion of. said land, viz:
Cassius NJ. Day, Sydney b. Brown James
Russell and Milton Cambridge, all of Grange
ville Idaho
$3.50 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
Notice to Creditors.
Notice to Creditors.

TN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUN.
/ ty of Idaho, Territory of Idaho.
In the matter of the Estate of Aurora Shum-
way deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Executrix OF the Estate of Aurora Shumway,
deceased, to the creditors, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased, to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers within Ten
months after the first publication of this notice
to the said ExecutriX at her residence in
Grangeville precinct, in Idaho County, Idaho
Territory.
ALICE l.. MOVES,
Executrix of the Estate of Aurora Shumway,
deceased
Dated at Grangeville, this 2lst day of Novem-
Der, 1888. 24-27
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14

Inc Salmon City Recorder says: The
cattiemen OF this county have rather a
ulscouraglng prospect before them. The
range cattle were in poor condition a
month ago, and this fact added 10 that
OF the cold weather setting in so early
tells us plainly that unless they have
hay in abundance for the entire winter
the less will be great. The stockmen of
upper Lemhi are now engaged in gath
erlng and bringing in their cattle from
the range
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
HOCO IDA YFHDAY


Charles Tucker. who has spent a
month or so in the SEWN Devils countr,r
and in the old Warrens camp. renorts
that the copper mines in the first place
are doing well. The people there are
almost certain of having a new road
huilt to the Weiser. 1t is needed badly
Warrens is prospering. Mr.. Tucker il
mnch pleased with the mining outlook
th here.-Boise Statesman
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
REDEMPTION OF COUNTY WARRANTS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IN following County Warrants will be paid on
presentation to the County Treasurer at his Of
warrants ceases after the date OF this notice,
t0-wit:
on GENERAL FUND, Series of 1880; Nos III,
l76, 179, ia, Ill, 81; Series OF 1876 No. Isl.
On CURRENT EXPENSE FUND, Series of 1857;
Nos. IS to &C. inclusive,
on BRIFGE.FUND of 1888, No 3.
Also all warrants on Scalp Fund OF Idaho
County. JOHN BOWER,
County Treasurer.
Mt. Idaho. I. T., Dec. 3, 1888. 2S
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
SALEM.

On account of the severe storm last
Friday, the dance which was to be given
by the Cornet Band On that evening was
postponed for an indefinite time
Although the roads we're drifted, and
in some places almost impossible, a
goodly crowd turned out to the donation
party at the residence of Rev. o. B.
Thayer, Liberty Corners, last Thursday
AS near as possible we ascertained the
names of those present: Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Maynard, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F.
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hart
nell, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Browne, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. A. S.
Barber, Mrs. Charles Curtiss, Mrs Joseph
Brown, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Maggie Watson,
Mrs. Chas. Munson, Mrs. Ger. Blanchard,
Mrs. Isaac Yaw, Mrs. Chas. Yaw, w.
H. Browne and mother, and others
whose names we did not learn. The
donation was a success financially, and
a very enjoyable time was reported.
Mr.. D. Maynard met with a slight
accident while on his way to the dona-
ton, which resulted in tipping all the
good things his cutter contained out in
the snow. Fortunately, Mrs. Maynard
was not with him at the time.
Mrs. R. w. TAFT departed for her
home in Milwaukee on Monday.
J. P. Browne returned to his "pro-
fessionap duties on Monday also.
LITERARY NOTES.
The meeting held last Thursday even
ing was decided improvement on that
of the previous week. 1t was beauti-
full night, and the audience was large
and attentive. The Literary charges no
admittance fee; everybody is welcome,
and it does seem as if some of those who
enjoy it each week might have more
respect for the ladies of the Society and
audience, if nothing more, than to keep
up the whistling, which has been 50
very annoying for several evenings past.
The President has kindly requested that
they please desist giving such uproarious
applause, and any gentleman would
certainly heed such a request.
The paper, entitled. My Native
Town." by Justin Orvis, deserves special
mention.
Next came a comic song, Mr.. Null
cahey, ESQ.," by w. H. Browne, with
organ and cornet accompaniment. We
thought the Homemade Pie" was
good, but this was far better, and, as
one lady remarked, cit was worth FIVE
dollars to see Willis face"
BY request, J. P Browne kindly con-
scented to entertain the audience with a
cornet solo. 1t was rare treat, and it
is much regretted that Jack cannot be
with us every week.
The paper which was read after recess
had some merit, the first part being
very good, particularly the poem. It
would have been much better had some
parts of the paper been omitted.
The Literary will give an entertain
ment Thursday evening, Jan. 26, 1883.
The program will consist of music, read
ings, recitations, essays and songs. Adj
mission fifteen cents.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
JAMES G.. BLAINE.

There is just at present a persistent
effor. in some quarters to prove Blaine
a weak candidate for the Presidency.
This is not because of any new revela-
ton in respect to the public character
of Mr.. Blaine. He has been for many
months in Europe, and in no way in
terfering with political affairs at home.
His reputation as citizen and states
man is as unblemished as it was four
years ago. This new attempt of Re-
publicans to belittle Mr.. Blaine at this
period of his history, when nothing has
transpired to justify it, is not honor.
able. Leaving out the question of
availability of candidates for securing
the popular vote, there are things to
be said of Mr.. Blaine which cannot
be as we'll spoken of any other candi.
date at present suggested for the Presi.
dency. AS a statesman lie occupies
undisputedly the first position; he has
justly been styled the Gladstone of the
American Union. In whatever posi-.
ton of public life he has been placed,
whether in the Senate, Cabinet, foreign
Minister, or other responsible situation,
he has discharged the duties with
honor to himself and to the country.
If the question were asked. (which of
the candidates now being proposedshas
given evidence of the brilliant states
manship of Mr.. Blaine?" the answer
will not be forthcoming. The conclu.
sion, therefore, appears to he that
availability must govern in the choice
of Presidential candidate, to the
ignoring of the highest qualification of
craftsmanship. 1t must be conceded
that either of the prominently men,
toned Republican candidates would
creditably fill the high position, and
there would be no just cause for ap.
prehension Of lack of ability. But if
availability alone requires the aban-
donment of Mr.. Blaine it is a misfor-
tune. The question of his popularity,
which is now raised, should be fairly
and dispassionately considered before
setting him aside to accept one who an
enlightened public sentiment will adj
Judge inferior in the qualities named.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
4 Distinguished Clergyman,s Testi.

A Distinguished Clergyman's Testi.
mOny.
Rev. r. NJ Pickens. President of the
Methodist Protestant Church of South
Carolina. writes from Greenyille:
about four years ago was attacked
with what the physicians pronounced
neuralgia rheumatism, accompanied with
erysipelas. My appetite failed me entirely,
and had an intermitting pulse and very
irregular pulsations of the heart. A ter.
rible pain soon came into my chest and
shoulders, and became so helpless that
could attend to no business at all The
pains were movable, and would sometimes
pass from one part of my body to another
Finally the erysipelas broke out on my left
hand and arm, and produced much swell
ing. was for eighteen months afflicted
in this way, and of course used great
many kinds of medicines, but nothing gave
me relief Friends finally persuaded me
to try Swift's Specific I noticed decided
improvement while taking the first bottle.
l continued its use until had taken about
one dozen bottles, when l found myself
sound and we'll again, with no sign of dis
ease left except stiffness in my hand, a
result of the erysipelas. While taking
the medicine ! gained ON an average two
pounds of flesh per week. think S s s.
valuable medicine, and 1 frequently
recommend it to my friends"
Write to the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Atlanta, Ga, for Treatise on Blood and
Skin Diseases, mailed free to anyone"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Senator Sawyer was in Chicago last
week, and, being interviewed in respect
to Lamar for Supreme Judge, express
ed himself favorable to his confirma-
tion. If Senator Sawyer can afford to
disregard the Republican public senti-
ment which has been so generally de-
clared against seating man for life
on the bench of the highest tribunal in
this country-a man who devoted all
the ability he had to destroy the Union
let him take the risk. If he finds he
has made an unfortunate mistake,
after so much warning, he will have
no one but himself to blame.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
CHILDREN'S NEW YEAR
PARTY.

The children's party given by the w.
G. I. Union, in the spacious rooms of
the Grant House, last Saturday after
noon, is pronounced success. The
weather was extremely unpleasant. but
that did not prevent the gathering of
about three hundred children, who
were provided with dinner and a
full supply of confectionery. Whole
baskets of various eatables were left
which the children took to their homes
This children's party was not SO
noticeable, because of the great mum.
Der present, but for the homes from
which many Of them had been collect.
ed. The effort had not been made to
invite the children from the well-to-do
families so much as from the poorer
classes, who seldom enjoy luxurious
dinners. For this purpose tickets of
invitation had been given the poor and
obscure children. Members of the
Union visited in person neglected FAM
lilies and distributed handsomely print
ed tickets. These acts of kindness
were greatly appreciated; single in
stance will be mentioned, as an exam.
pie probably of similar cases. One of
the w. c. T. U. called on family not
in comfortable circumstances, and
gave the children tickets. When the
mother was told they were invitations
to a New Years children's dinner, she
could not control her emotions; that
her children should be so kindly re.
membered much affected her. The
children were of course joyous, but the
question suddenly arose, how were
they to obtain clothes fit for the occa-
sion. The visitor allayed the mothers
and children's apprehensions by assur-
ing them that clothing would be
provided them. Doubtless there were
many little boys and girls at the party
who for the first time saw a display of
She kind. aud who were reminded by
the kind attentions shown them by
good women of the city, that, though
poor, they are not forgotten and that
the way is open before them for re-
spectability.
The Girls Cornet Band and the
Boys Drum Corps of the Juvenile Tenn.
pie were in attendance and furnished
attractive music, which not only de.
lighted the children, but gave great
pleasure to the older people as we'll as
the young. The w. G. T. Union is do.
ing noble work, for which much en-.
couragement is due.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06

Emanuel Presbyterian church, at
Milwaukee, was destroyed by fire last
Saturday morning. 1t was the most
costly Protestant church building in
the state, with one exception, having
cost $200.0Q0, including the organ,
which cost $4,000. The new St. Paul
Episcopal in Milwaukee, it is said, cost
q somewhat larger sum. The insur-
snce on the burned church was 49,, 900.
The congregation of Emanuel church
is wealthy; the pastors salary is
$4,000. AS an evidence of growing
christian liberality, it is worthy of
mention that st. Paul's Episcopal
church offered their church to the
Presbyterians for Sunday service,
and their lecture room for evening
worship.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
SOMERS.

Stormy weather for some time past.
Snow, sleet and rain justlbefore New
Years. Drifts higher than fences in
places. and many bare spots to be seen.
Highways impossible, and some
shoveling required before teams could
travel.
The storms and roads prevented not
a few family and friendly reunions
Christmas and New Years days.
Sleighing is none of the best: many
bare rough places on some of the high
| ways.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Ell. Fink went out
to Bristol to spend Christmas at Mr..
Leonard's.
George Hughes came home from
Waukesha and returned last week, his
vacation from school lasting one week.
Irving Ozanne returned to Evanston
college this week.
The Briggs district, Sylvania and
some others resume this week; the
Ozanne and some others have another
weeks vacation.
Miss Fanny Bowker. report says,
goes to Whitewater Normal school.
Miss Hattie Spence returns to Mil
waukee for the balance of the school
year.
Mr.. and Mrs Balm spent Christmas
with friends in Chicago. Mr.. Strang
of Milburn, came to Somers and
tended store In their absence.
Clayton Reas invited party of
friends to his home last week on
account of the highway blockade only
d few were present.
No meeting at the Methodist church
last Sunday. Rev. Holt, who expected
to preach in the absence of the pastor,
preached in the Presbyterian church
at the station.
The Presbyterian oyster supper. that
| was to be on Friday evening of last
week, was postponed to Tuesday even
| ing of this week, on account of the
weather. A fair attendance present.
Hog butchering is The business with
many now; some few killed beeves.
Supervisor Burroughs had dozen
strung up on Monday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Gibbon are spend
ing the holidays in Somers with rela.
tives.
Next Sunday forenoon is Bible So
ciety meeting. Union services at the
| Methodist church.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
TEMPERANCE IN CONGRESS

In order to keep readers advised of
the progress of sentiment on the sub
ject of temperance, we quote from the
recent declarations of Senators in
Congress. In an interview last week,
Senator Palmer, of Michigan, express
ed himself on the temperance question
as follows:
at am Republican first, last and
for all the time, and for that very
reason am anxious that the Republican
party keep pace with public sentiment
on the liquor question.
"That the Republican party will
destroy the saloon is not a prophecy;
it is merely an observation. Read the
history of that party and note the
character of its personnel. Its strength
lies in the homes, the school houses
and the churches of the land. The sa-
loon is the enemy of all three"
A large majority of the Republican
Senators in Congress are in accord
with Senator Palmer.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-01-06
RANDALL.

The roads are passable, but the last
snow spoiled the good sleighing.
Miss Lottie Wing came home from
Kenosha and stayed over the holidays.
Charles Stanton, of Mitchell, Dakota,
Is visiting his people here.
Charles Hernton, agent for M. G.
Grannon, Concord, N. r., erected a fine
monument in the Mound Prairie GENE
terry for ]. G. McKesson last week.
Mrs. Besteder, Williams mother, who
| is very old and helpless, and has been
quite i'll, is much better.
Sylvester Coon and family have re-
moved from Edgar Bassett's to their
own house on the classic shores of Twin
Lakes.
The many friends of ]. Howard Vim
ton, and every one who knows Howard
is his friend, were surprised and pleased
to hear of his marriage, which occurred
on the 29th ult The bride was Miss
Minnie Potter, teacher in the school al
Richmond, III.
Mrs. Seneca Wing was called to He
bron, ILL.,, last week by the advent of 9
new grandson.