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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
MOVENENTS.
Speedy Prospect Of q RdiirOad
From LetCiston to C0naaS
Erdifie.

1t seems to be dead sure thing that
the railroad will be built up Snake river
to Lewiston this summer, as we are ad-
vised that contracts for its construction
have already been let to Colorado men
who will shorty proceed with the
work. A road at Lewiston will not
benefit Camas prairie but it is al lmost as
good as a guarantee that the road will
be extended up here at very early
date now, as it is self-evident fact that
there is absolutely no traffic in Lewiston
or along Snake river to justify the
building of railroad. 1t is understood
in Lewiston that the road will very
quickly be built to Camas prairie, and
as will be seen by the terms of the joint
lease, published lsewhere, the Clear
water country has been surrendered to
the 0. r. & n. Co., and while the lease
stands this corporation is our only hope,
but that hope appears quite luminous at
this writing, and we feel like confident
ly predicting the advent of the long ex-
pected railroad to Camas prairie in q
very few mouths now. At any rate
daylight is visible at last, and while the
.. r. & N, is not our first choice, yet we
prefer them to none at all. The farm
ing community will be able to get some
money for their grain where they now
get none at all, to say nothing of the ad-
vantages which railroads always bring
to any country in bringing immigration
to it and in adding to the value of real
estate.
But even these advantages great as
they are. are as nothing compared to the
great fact that railroad will place us in
direct contact with the markets of the
world, and will thus stimulate pro-
duction on our now idle lands to an
extent now undreamed of In the one
item of timothy hay alone, Camas prai-
rie has market almost at her door
which no other locality can 30 surely
supply. Our wheat product, too, if
freight rates are not absolutely prohibi-
tory, will afford never falling source of
revenue to the people and to the rail-
road. The outlook is quite bright, and
we congratulate the people that Camas
prairie will be "out of the woods" pretty
soon now.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13

A maidcn schoolmistress thinks that
some of her pupils compositions are
funnier than anything of Mark Twains.
From an essay on Fashion" written by
q boy of II, she cites the following:
"Sensible people wear sensible fashions,
and insensible people insensible fash
ions"
Another hopeful of hers, writing on the
subject "a Rainy Afternoon" evolved
from an inner consciousness deeper than
that OF Josh Billings, the following SEN
tcnce:
lit rained hard. and I could not go
owdoors, and SO 1 went out in the shed
and sod some wood"
In n little straw frame on her mantel
is sentence from tho pen of her youngest
and brightest. given in answer to the
request: Write in twenty words q def
milton of Man." 1t reads thus:
MAN Is an animal that stands up; he
is not very big and he has to work for
living"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
WHITE BIRD WHIrrLINGs.

AS you ask people to write for your
paper, l enclose few lies. if you think
them worth publishing.
Tom Pearson and Grant Benedict are
going into the goat business; Grant will
buy eve of Fem, and Tom will get a
Kentucky Jack.
T. D. Swaris says his prayers every
night, as follows 40 Lord have mercy
on mortal man, for l am the mortal.
Amen"
Jas. Remington will challenge the
world for the championship when lie
can drive from Mt. Idaho to White
Bird without cramping the wagon.
Mr.. Buffum got caught in his own
trap while trapping for coyotes the
other day, and ran nearly four miles
before he recovered from his scare.
S. S. Galloway has invented mouse
trap, which is just simple futer wheel
placed over bucket. 1t surprises the
mice as much as Mt. Athos did Xerxes
by refusing to stir.
Phil Cleary wants bounty of four
cents placed on all bedbugs scalped on
Salmon river.
Larry OFT concludes that girls are like
diamonds-hard to get. Larry must be
an old bach, for a married man would
talk different. RoDIGAN.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
Notice TO Contractors and Builders.

Sealed Bids will be received for the con-
struction of Masonic Hall at Mt. Idaho. All
material from foundation up to be furnished
by Contractor.
Also for construction of said Hail. all mate
rial to be furnished by Building Committee.
Also for material to be used in the construc-
tion of said Hall: Lumber nails, shingles, ETC.,
delivered on the ground
Also for building the foundation. Specifica-
tions can be seen at the office of the under
signed, at Mt. Idaho
Bids will be received until Saturday, April
rs, 1883. The Committee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
The Contractor will be required to give
good and sufficient bond for the completion of
the building according to specifications. Ad-
dress all bids to A. w. TALKIEGTON,
4l-+6. Sec Building Com, Mt Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Cassus NJ Day, Home 1902
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHo.l
March 81, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
TO make final proof in support OF his claim,
Judge of the District Court 1st Judicial Dist
rict Idaho, or in his absence before the Clerk
of said Court at Mt. Idaho l. T., on May 8, 1883,
viz:
CASSIUS NJ. DAY, HOME 1862.
For the sel4 seI4 sec 80 and s1a swA, swH seq
sec SO, tip 81, r. 3 e, b IN.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
Peter II. Ready, John Rice, Charles Nc
Cready and John A. Swarts, all of Grangeyille,
Idaho.
4l-46. FRANCIs F. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
49, l
NO. A.
NO COURT THIS MONTH.

The commissioners did the correct
thing when they notified the Judge of
this district that no term of court was
necessary for this county during the
present month. This action will savs
the taxpayers of Idaho county several
hundred dollars which would other
wise have been uselessly expended, as
there are no cases on the calendar save
two or three divorces and civil suit of
no Importance, all of which can be dis
posed of in the September term without
delaying the administration of justice
One term of court a year is ample for
Idaho county, where criminal business
rarely occurs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

The board of commissioners were in
session at Mt. Idaho on Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday of this week. the
larger portion of the time being occu-
pied in reading petitions for new road
and school districts, and protests against
the same. In one case where a new
road was petitioned for, claim Of
$4,000 damages was filed by an objector
in the event that the road is laid out as
petitioned for. The reports of the road
supervisors for the last year had also to
be audited and settlements made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
PIONEER ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The Idaho County Pioneer Associa-
ton held its regular meeting at the
Court house on Saturday last, L. ?.
Brown presiding and I. S. Weller secre-
tary pro tenn.
The following applicants for member
ship were admitted by acclamation.
w s. NJ. williams S. w Reynolds
Henry Randall Tn. Aram
A. A. Harris = Jas Buchanan
Alice K. Higgins Mrs j. G. Rowton
D. S. Sebastian W. Ii. Sebastian
Mrs. W II. Sebastian Mrs. |. S. Weller
Mrs. Sarah I. Brown Mrs. Addie b. Hovey
Daisy 8. Brown Maggie f. Robinson
Lille b. Robinson Oronoco Randall
Belle Randall Mrs. Geo ID. Smith
c. +. Smith Mrs. Hannah Rice
Minnie Rice Mrs. ]. Nj. Auchinvole
Mrs. Asena higgins Mrs. TIL Surridge
A. ]. Taylor Clara H. Aram
Mrs. Jno. X. Addison n. Lamb Sr.
Geo. NJ. Shearcr Mrs. G. NJ Shearer
Julia Manuel Mrs. John Mcpherson
Carrie e. Moore Mrs. Cyrus Oyerman
Mrs. Phil Cleary Addie l.. Elfers
]. &. Sebastian Alice NJ. Crooks
Mrs. w. C. Pearson Addie NJ. Pearson
Kate A. Pearson Mrs. II. j. Walsh
Mrs. G.. F. Smith Jas. Odle
Catherine L. Odle Mrs. G. w. Case
Mrs. d. f. Morris Mrs. f. B. King
Mrs. J. NJ. Dorman
Bill of Weller IL Wax, Record books,
allowed. The chair instructed the Ex-
ecutive committee to prepare program
of exercises for the coming annual re-
union and present the same at the next
meeting. Adjourned.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
LEAP YEAR.

or the Free Press.'l
Saith the hair-pin unto the Dude.
Would l love you? Yes, by jingol
Just you read and trust my rhyme
Since I've struck a Dude can sing, so
Don't forget L II come to time
I'm too smooth to eer disgust you
With a-lonesome talk-or pow-wow,
I've been round. and so I'd trust you,
And would love you then as now.
Girls with millions-girls with no pence,
Girls of every shape and style,
Girls with sense, and more with no sense,
All might envy me your smile.
They could worry-miss nor funkey
Should kick up no tonguey row,
For I'd know that was hunkey
And Id love you then as now.
And your life should hold no sadness,
When we'd passed our bonny noon
A trundle-bed chock full of gladness,
And me-would keep your heart in tune.
So, Yes-or, No?-hold, don't get nervousl
Just keep cool and hear me vow,
That I'm hair-pin at your service,
That would love you then as now.
When your smile and lip grew colder,
And the years had slipped their dew,
Just remember I'd be older,
And I'd have to stick to you.
When your voice no more was trusty,
And the crows had tracked your brow,
When indeed you'd be quite musty,
l would love you then-"somehow."
SURE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.

Edward B. kerlee d. S. 2,443.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,
March II, 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before b. f. Morris,
Clerk of the Court, 1st Judicial District, Idaho,
at his office, Mt. Idaho, on April 81 1888, viz
EDWARD b. KERLEE, d. s. 24i3.
For the viz ne14 and VII sel4, sec. 20, tip. 81,
n 3 Q b. IN.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of said land, viz:
William ". stillwell, William L. Costley,
George b. Crea, and Peter Riebold all of Mt.
idaho, l. T.
4o-45 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, Register.
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NOTICE FOR p4E.EMrIIox PROOF.

John S. Yates D. S, D. S, $40.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO
March 7, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
that said proof will be made before Ben f.
Morris, Clerk of District Court, lst Judicial
District Idaho Territory, at his office at Mt.
Edaho l. T., on April Ia. 1888, viz:
JOHN 5. YATES, d. S. 3110.
For the swl2 swl4 sec. II, tip. 81, II e b m.
He names the following witnesses to prove
of, said land viz:
Andrew G. Gentry, James Howell, Hiram
Robbins, William w. Blackburn, all of Cot
tonwood, Idaho,
39-i4 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13

Iedlh 10 llSSucu.
The commiss toner's repealed the
bounty on scalps.
]. II. Forney, Mt. Idaho, has money
to loan on real estate.
See notice to contractors and build
ers under new to day
Commissioners proceedings will be
published in full next week.
Mr.. Beck is on the streets again for
the first time in a long while.
y The tax levy for the current year is 81
on the 500, the same as last year.
!, Nels Miller has his hand in sling
through being jumped on by horse
Wednesday.
For sale cheap, Wheelock upright
grand piano, as good as new. Enquire
of Weller and Wax.
School reopens on Monday next, and
parents should send their children in
order to make up for lost time.
A. B. Rookie has been appointed su-
pervisor of the road district over on
Craig's mountain, Utce S. G. Hayes.
The freighting season is livening up,
and teams are taking to the road daily.
The rate is already down to cent
pound,
A vast amount of fencing is being
done on the Cottonwood side this year,
and pretty soon the whole prairie will
be under fence.
Our editorial on the railroad lease s
crowded out to-day, but next week We
will give you our opinion on leases and
the men who make 'em.
The last Monday in April is Arbor
day, and Gov. Stevenson has issued
proclamation urging the planting of
trees on that date. April 80.
The Rushford wagon, sold by Frank
Bros. Lewiston agency, is the best in
the market. Call at Fleming's and ex-
anime them when you 60 to Lewiston.
The democracy of Oregon have NOM
mated John L. Gearin, of Portland, as
candidate for Congress. The election
takes place in June, and this being
presidential year the campaign will
be red hot.
Miss Jessie Clarke opened school at
Mt. Idaho on Monday last with twenty
five pupils in attendance. Miss Clarke
is an able and highly accomplished
teacher, and the district is to be con-
graduated on having secured her ser
vices.
A man suicided in Lewiston last week
because his wife had vamosed with a
handsomer man. Before shooting him
self he made will leaving his effects to
another relative in order to spite his
wife, but as the fool forgot to have it
witnessed the document is void, and the
wife gets it all
n Elmer Remington's barn was burned
on Monday of last week with all its con-
tents, consisting of header and other
machinery, several hogs and a large
stack of hay that he had been hauling
for long time. The loss will be over
81 900 and no insurance. The fire is
supposed to have originated through the
children playing with matches.
n An Indian stampeded about 100 head
of horses down at Fort Misery last week
which Steve Fem and c. L. White
were rounding up. They had been
riding hard all day and their horses
were tired. Towards evening a red
blanketed Indian got between them and
the herd and wildly waving his blanket
stampeded the horses in the direction of
Kamiah There will be some dead In
dians found on that reservation some
fine day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

HAVING SOLD AN INTEREST IN MY
business, it is absolutely necessary that
collect my Accounts in order TO meet the de-
nands of my creditors. who are pressing for
payment of their claims. l therefore give no.
uce to all persons knowing themselves In
ueoted to me to please call and settle the same
ht once, or shall have to place the accounts
Grangeville |. T., c. b. WOOD.
March ], 1888 3stf,
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Total, $1,000
SCHOOL.

AS there can now be but one more
term of school this year and on consid-
Grafton of SANITARY measures, it is
ordered by the Board of Trustees that
School be postponed until the 10th day
April. j. III. ROBINSON, Sec.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
IDAHO COUNTY DIRECTORY.
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.
Henry Kuther, d. S. 1853.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,

Henry Kuther, d. S. 1853
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHo,(
March u, 1851
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before B. +.
Morris, Clerk District Court, lst Judicial Dis
trict, Idaho, at his Office, Mt. Idaho l. L., May
l., 1888, viz:
HENRY KUTHER, D. S. 3259.
For the Lot l, So nel4 and nel4 sel4 sec 3, tip
81, r W b IN.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Aug Hendricks, John Taneous, Herman
Forsman and +. Gobe, all Of Cottonwood, Ida
no.
42-47 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
WANTED.

A HOUSEKEEPER, MAN AND WIFE PRE-
IA ferred Man to work placer mine. Fair
wages. Address WILLIAM II. SHORT,
II. FREEDOM, IDAHO.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13

THE FOSTER MONUMENT FUND.
Previously acknowledgment. ..... SOL 20
j. Ii. Robinson.......... ...................1.O LOO
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13

WHEN THE MOON WAS NEW.
BY LEROY T. WEEKS.
When the moon was new,
looked up through the night
And struck out all my soul in white
Pure stars of love and said twould be
The harvest-moon of hope to me,
But twas not true;
For night has drowned the moon and stars
And CLEANS with lurid lightning scars
Since the moon was new.
When the moon was new,
dreamed a sweet face bent above me,
While lips love SO murmured Love me-"
said 'twould be so ere the moon was old.
And DER and DER my pearls of JOY told,
But twas not true;
My hope lies buried in the clay,
And heaven and love have gone away
Since the moon was new.
1888.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
TAX LEVY FOR 1888.

Total, $500 on $100
Territorial poll tax, $500
Hospital tax, $500
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13
EPITAPHS.

EPITAPHS.
BY LEE FAIRCHILD.
For the Free Press
Here lies a man-and let him lie
He's used to it by now;
1t was his trade in years gone by
To tale and break vowl
Here sleeps a mana man of rhymes
Deserving gratitude,
For in his lifetime, sew raj times,
He THOUGHT of doing good.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-04-13

I'll. C. BROWN, Nit. Idaho,
offers his Entire Stock Of
General Merchandise for
COST.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14

J. w. Allen is back from long visit
to the states and gave us friendly call
Monday.
John P. Hartman called during the
week and renewed his subscription to
the old reliable.
Call at the Grangeville drug store and
make first choice of the elegant line of
Christmas presents they have just re-
ceived.
All parties knowing themselves in
deb,ed to VIM. Hawley are hereby no.
tilted to settle on or before January |,
1889, otherwise collections will be en-
forced and costs added
WIN HAwLEY.
We have now on exhibition an ex-
tensive stock of Xmas goods, consisting of
Plush Cases, Manicure Sets, Shaving
Sets. Dolls, Mugs, Cups and Saucers,
Toys, Holiday Cards, etc, which we Of
fer to the trade at prices that cannot be
beat.
ALEXANDER & FREIDENRICH.
Orders bv mail for fresh eastern oys-
tiers will be received to the 10 h inst. in
elusive. l will deliver free of express
charges to Messrs. Talkington & Co., at
COTTONWOOD on Dec. oath, Weller Wax
Grangevile. and Weller 4 Wax, Mt.
Idaho, Dec. 18th, select oysters at one
dollar and ten cents per can. Those de-
string to enjoy treat of lus ions BIZ
valves on Xmas should mail their or
ders by postal card at once. Address,
Nj. j. GREENBERG,
Lewiston, ]. T.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
SUMMONS.

TN THE PROBATE COURT OF IDAHO
L County, Idaho Territory.
Pohn F. Vollmcr and Wallace Scott
Plaintiffs
Josiah G. Rainey Defendant
In the name OF the people ofthc United States,
in the Territory ofIeaho:
:, fon are hereby notified chat there is now on
iile IN the office OF the Clerk OF the Probate
Court OF the county of Idaho, Idaho Territory
in Mt. Idaho, county of Idaho, the complaint
of the above named plaintiffs wherein jutlg-
ment Is demanded against you for the sum OF
Fifty'four Dollars and thirty cents (S54 800, with
interest thereon at the rate of one and one-half
per cent. per month from the first day of Jan
uary, lSs6, on certain promissory note made
by you on said LIST day of January Is g. and de-
livered to said plaintiffs all If which will
more fully appear in the plaintiffs complaint
filed herein. Also Twenty-Five Dollars attor.
ney'S fees.
And you are also notified that unless Won nm.
pear and answer TO said complaint on Thurs
day the 9th day of December 1883 at II o clock
A. NJ. OF said day, the plaintiff will take a de
iauit judgment against You for the sum of
54"O 100 dollars 25 dollars attorneys fees. and
interest ut the rate cf one and one-half per
cent per month from January LIST 1856 till judg-
ment, and costs of suit.
Given under NV hand and the seal of the
o Probate Court of the county of Idaho
}srAI Territory of Idaho, this LIST day OF
! December, A. d., 1855.
1882 Ex-Oaieio CLERK
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14
w A. HALL,
Real Estate Agent,
GRAlTGEv =. II.

100 ACRES, s1050
One hundred and sixty acres of decided land.
81 miles from town, all fenced and well
watered; fine location.
1G0 ACRES, $1,000.
One hundred and sixty acres of decided land
81 miles from town, living stream through 1t,
good house and we'll; one OF the best ranches.
PRE- EMpTIoN, 100 ACRES, $3.50
Fine pasture timber and farm land. we'll
watered in good location, and only one mile
from saw mill.
$40 ACRES, SlSe0.
Two hundred and fifty acres of good farm
land, the remainder Is fine pasture, some tim
Der, well watered and all fenced. ! his is a fine
stock ranch, 100 acres of which is decided land
and it is only miles from Cottonwood.
HOMESTEAD, 100 ACRES $50.
Only 10 miles from town, 10 acres fenced we'll
watered, good house and barn. There are &c
acres OF good farm land good range for stock
100 ACRES, NOT DECIDED $3.50.
Fortyfve acres fenced, 80 acres under cult
Walton, and well watered with springs and well.
There is a house and barn, plenty of farm, pas
ture and timber land, and is bargain If you
want good home.
TOWN LOTS.
Six town lots, north of South street. and five
on Main street.
For further particulars call on
". A. HALL.
Agent.
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NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.
Frederick II. Helm, D. S. No. si2a

Frederick H. Helm, d. S No. 1923.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IDAHO J
December :, 1855
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
that said PROOF will be made before r H. tirier.
son, Clerk Dlstrc. Court, 1>t Judicial Dist, Ida
no, at Mt. Idaho, Idaho on January 10, 1881, viz.
FREDERICK II. HELM, d. s. 3l23.
For the y y S f and S 13NE14 Sec1s, TT.
81 n, RI W. B NJ.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Henry Iartke Joseph Hartke Herman Tn
lenkott, and August Kopckynski, all OF Cotton
wood. Idaho.
27-322 FRANCIS +, PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-12-14

Mr.. PHILIPI will be on the prairie every two
months to take orders for men and BOYS suits
Suits made to order from $25 to ss5. Eepairinr
and Cleaning neatly done and goods returned
by stage. Terms reasonable.