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Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

beard, a smooth shaver upper lip, and eyes
that twinkle with humor, all combine to pro-
duce an agreeable face. Men involuntarily
smile when they meet him. The crown CT
his head is bald, and the locks upon his tenn
Piles are streaked with gray hairs. Bishop
Vincent is a native of Alabama, and was
converted to Methodism in early life. He
joined the New Jersey conference in 1858.
Three years later he was transferred
to the New York conference, and
has been identified with that body ever since
For number Of years he was q successful
pastor, but early in his ministry he became
interested in Sunday school work. To per-
feet himself in this, according to his precon-
ceived ideas, be visited the Holy Land and
Travelled elsewhere extensively He has
crossed the Atlantic several times. The first
official position he held in the Methodist
church was that of general agent for the
Sunday School union. In this work his tai
ents developed rapidly In 1868 ne was
elected general conference editor of The
Sunday School Journal and of books of in
stIuction. At the next general conference,
in 1872, he was elected by reclamation editor
of all Sunday school books, papers and tracts,
and also corresponding secretary of the Sun
reelected to the same Offices in al subsequent
conferences. As an author he is widely
known by all readers Of Sunday school books.
He is also an excellent preacher, lecturer and
platform speaker. Bishop Vincent is Sc years
of age, but he possesses all the energy and
enthusiasm of youth.
James n. Fitzgerald, who was elected on
the same ballot, is of an opposite tempera-
ment He is business man and al econo-
mist, In appearance he is tall and angular.
He wears mustache and full beard of q
sandy color, and his head is covered by an
abundance of sandy hair, which is parted far
down the side and brushed smoothly over
his crown There are wrinkles about his
eyes and on his forehead, but they betoken
thought rather than age. Like Bishop Vim
cent, lie is not a conspicuous figure at confer
ences prefcrring to allow yo9nger men to
engage in the debates, while he sways
a quiet influence over the body when
serious questions of church discipline are
before it. Bishop Fitzgerald was born in
Newark n j. He studied law and was ad-
Wichita eagle., 1888-06-10

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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
LAND OFFICE NOTICES.
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROC

NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF.
John Mathison, Assignee of John Z. Fox d. S.
22j4.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IDAHo,l
Sept. 49, 1883. I
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 f. III
Grerson, Clerk District Court, lst Jud District
Idaho Territory, at Mt. Idaho, l. T., on October
9th. 1855, viz:
JOHN MATHISON, ASSIGNEE OF JOHN E. FOX.
ID. S. 2254.
Sc "a, Sec Ii, TIP 81 X . f, B NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
William Coram, william stillwell, John Berg
and James NJ Holt, all of Grangeville p. o.,
Idab0 Co., Idaho.
1520 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
Episcopal Visitation.

Bishop Talbot, accompanied by Rev.
j. ID. McConkey arrived at Mt. Idaho
last Wednesday and held service at the
court house that evening which was at
tended by the largest congregation ever
assembled at that place, who listened
with profound delight and attention to
MS exposition of the truths of Christian
lty. The following morning the confir-
nation service was held at the residence
or MAJ. Geo. M. Shearer and one MEM
Der confirmed in the faith of the church
and this was followed by the celebration
and administration of the blessed sacra-
ment to nine communicates. On Thurs
day evening the Grange hall was crowd
ed so that standing room only could be
obtained by large number of those
present, and the eloquent discourse of
the good bishop charmed every one
present. At Cottonwood on Friday eve
nlng the school house was crowded so
that numbers were unable to gain ad
mittance, and the service there elicited
the same feeling of profound satisfaction
which obtained on this side. The bishon
desires us to express his sincere thanks
Tor the royal hospitality which was ex-
tended to himself and colleague during
their stay on Camas prairie. 1t is to be
regretted that his duties over his vast
held of labor will not permit him to paw
Us more than the annual visitation to
which we all look forward with such
pleasurable anticipations.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
OUR WEEKLY ROUND- UP,

Election November 6.
Candidates bali November 2.
Buy a farm on Camas prairie.
Candidates ball Nov. 2. See ad.
Bring US some wood on subscription.
Ifyou don't register you will lose your
vote.
VIM. Havernick went to Lewiston
Sunday.
j. t. (Jackass) johnson is up from
Salmon river.
Vollmer & Scott loan money and buy
county scrip. 9
Latest advices indicate a break in the
wheat market.
Judge Logan adjourned court on
Thursday noon.
The burg has been full of cattle men
during the week.
w. III. Short spent several days in Mt.
Idaho this week.
i Sheriff Talkington returned from Port
land Monday night.
]. III. Forney, Mt. Idaho, has money
to loan on real estate.
The A No. 1 Cutter Whiskey is known
as the only sure remedy to cure all
kinds of diseases, and is for sale at r.
Nugents saloon at Cottonwood.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
COTTONWOOD TRIP.
The Banner TOtinD Precinct of
Idaho County. = Great I'M
pv0Ccn1ent, &c., dc.

On Sunday last NJ. Forney took the
editor for a drive through the German
settlement on Cottonwood butte, and W e
were surprised to find the progress that
has been made in that vicinity in the
way of permanent improvement since
our last visit. Substantial new houses.
barns and board fences have been
erected and the settlement bids fair to
soon eclipse the most thickly settled
portions of this side of the prairie in
wealth, population and productiveness
Some of the best posted men in that
neigh borhood said that Cotton wood pre-
cinct would outvote Grangeville at the
coming election if full vote was polled,
and as large number of people are To-
Gated on all the odd forty acres there,
we would not be surprised to hear it,
We were fortunate in passing the Cath
olic church-the only house of worship
in the county-at a time when divine
service WAS being held by Rev. Father
Flohrs. and entering we were surprised
to find the building crowded and a large
part of the congregation standing. Ser
vices are held twice a month by the good
father, who comes from the Lapwai mis-
sion for the purpose. A store is located
near the church, kept by Mr. Keuther,
where posto ffice has been lately estab-
lished called Keutherville, which is sup
piled with mail service twice a week
from Cottonwood. Our stay-at. home
people on this side would do well to
take trip over there occasionally and
see the wonderful changes that are GO
ing forward. as we'll as the great extent
OF arabic lands that stretch away from
the butte to the breaks of Salmon river,
and our word for it. they will return
with better knowledge than they now
have of the extent and productive ca
pacity of Camas prairie as soon as rail-
road communication is afforded US. We
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
The Railroad Survey.

Surveyors of the o. r. & n. Co. have
been camped at Cottonwood for the past
two weeks making preliminary surveys
for the proposed o. II. & n. railroad
from Clearwater to Camas prairie. The
outfit is in charge of Mr.. Hurlbert. of
Arlington, who informed us that thev
had found good grades down Potlach
creek, and also from the Clearwater up
Lawyers canyon. They had run eight
different lines from the head of the cam
yon to the prairie at the time we saw
them, and intended to run several more
before breaking camp. AS these surveys
are merely preliminary they are not
coming to this side as once they reach
the prairie they can go anywhere without
diniculty, and the road will probably be
built to Grangeville and Mt. Idaho in |
order to be near the timber. The best
route from Lawyers canyon to the |
rairie seems to besby way of Meadow
creek, but there is not much difference |
In the grade of either, and the cheapest
route to build will probably be the one
chosen. At the conclusion oftheir -ork
here the party will proceed to the Clear
water and boat down the river survey
ing the shores as they proceed. The o. i
Il. d N. have secured ON congress a
right of way for a. railroad across the
reservation for two years, and as six
months have already expired we will
probably see the dirt flying by this time
next year, unless they desire to relin-
luIsh the franchise. We want a rail-
road here on Camas prairie and they
can't build 1t a day too soon to suit the
necessities of our people. The Northern
facihc is our first choice, hut we will
slve the .. Il. d n. cordial welcome.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
The White Bird Bridge,

AS will be seen in the report of the
commissioners proceedings published in
this paper, Mr.. Turner has requested
permission to repair the collapsed White
Bird bridge at his own expense. and of
course, the board cheerfully granted the
PERMISSION. good deal of harsh talk
has been INDUCED in against the COM
mlssloners, the viewers and the con-
tractor, but nobody seemed to know
that the bridge was not safe until it fell
chorus of "I told you So" The fact 10
that MIR. Turner in drawing the plans
and specifications for the bridge, made
an error ofjudgment Ito put it mildly in
miscaicuiating t the relative strength of
the timbers to be used in the span Of
the bridge, and as the fault lies with
him be desires to live up to the contract
entered into by himself and his bonds
men with the commissioners to build
"a good and substantial bridge" and this
he will do at his own cost
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
IS IT MURDER?
Sttds Johns MystcriOusfy Dis
0ppe0rs.-!SuspiciOns of
EOUL Ptdy.

On Saturday morning, October 13.
Silas Johns left his placer claim on the
south fork of Clearwater to hunt his sad
die horse and has never since been seen
or heard Of His hands, fearing the old
man might have fallen dead, instituted
search which has been maintained to
the present time, but no clew to his
whereabouts has been discovered, and
fears are entertained that he has been
murdered and buried. 1t was first
thought that he might have wandered
of in fit of insanity, but since the dis.
covery of the remains of the mutilated
Chlnaman near Mt. Idaho the impres.
sion prevails that he has been murdered
and the body buried. A stranger was
camped short distance below the claim
for several days and left the day after
the disappearance for parts unknown.
but as there is no evidence duplicating
him or indicating crime, it may have
been only coincidence. 1t is THOUGHT
that if Mr.. Johns had died while hunt
ing his horse the body would have been
found, as he would naturally have kept
10 the high ground. On the other hand
lt is thought that he may have been
killed by some one who thought he had
some gold dust in his possession, as he
was going to clean up the boxes that af-
ternoon, and bis going for the horse may
have led to the supposition on the part
of the murderer that the cleanup had
already been made. All this, however,
is pure conjecture, as the old man has
disappeared and left not trace behind
him, and there can be no earthly doubt
but that he is now dead. He was "A
years old and had been here since 1868.
he was very eccentric and preferred be-
ing alone to associating with his fellows.
The suspicion of foul play is so strong
and there have been SO many affairs OF
the kind in the county that We suggest
the offering of suitable rewards by the
county commissioners for the discovery
of the body. for evidences of crime and
for the apprehension of the criminals if
a crime has been committed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
w A. HALL,
Real Estate Agent,


160 ACRES, $I050
One hundred and sixty acres of decided land
o1a miles from town, all fenced and well
watered fno location.
160 ACRES $l6OO
One hundred and sixty acres of decided land
ga miles from town, living stream through IT,
good house and well; one of the best ranches
PRE-EMPTIoN, 160 ACRES, $3.50.
Fine pasture timber and farm land. well
watered, in good location, and only one mile
from saw mill.
800 ACRES, $500.
Two hundred and fifty acres of good farm
land, the remainder is fine pasture some tim
Der, well watered and all fenced. This is afiDe
stock ranch l60 acres of which is decided land
and II Is only miles from Cottonwood.
HOMESTEAD. 16o ACRES, $3.50
Only 10 miles from town, 10 acres fenced. well
watered, good house and barn. There are 90
acres OF good farm land; good range for stock.
160 ACRES, NOT DECIDED, $3.50
Forty-five acres fenced, 80 acres under culti.
vation, and well watered with springs and we'll.
There is a house and barn, plenty of farm pas
ture and timber land, and is a 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
w. A. HALL,
Agent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
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securely wrapped to any address In the United
States for three months on receipt OF
ONE DOLLAR.
Liberal discount allowed to postmasters
agents and clubs. Sample copies mailed free.
Address all orders to
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NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
Harden Chenoweth, II. E. 1923
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,
Sept 2S 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 the Judge of
the District Court, LIST Judicial District Idaho
Territory, or If he be absent before the Clerk
OF said Court at Mt. Idaho, l. T., November
10th, 1888, viz:
HARDEN CHENOWETH, II. Z. 1928.
For the = sEH n = sEA and NEA S
W q Sec 80 TIP 80 \ RI Z. B NJ
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
OF said land, viz:
Lee Rhoads Riley Rice, Boon Rhoads aud
James l.. Eckert, all of Cottonwood, Idaho.
l7-22 FRANCIS f. PATTERSON, Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Peter Hourcade, HID 1868.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHol
Sept. r. 1883.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made at this of
fee. on Oct 9th, 1883, viz:
PETER HOURCADE, HOME. 1863
For the Ei4 S E q Sec "A. n rs SWL S w
q w a Sec IL, Up 81 X L, b 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land. viz:
John Malloy, Adam Roth, John VI. Hodgins
ana Christian, SwendSon, all of eippe, Idaho.
lt2o FRANCIS f. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
lanes NJ. Fuller, Hd 1928

James NJ. Fuller, Hid 1925
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,
Sept ~, 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 the Judge
of the District Court, list Judicial District Idaho
Territory, or in his absence before the Clerk
OF said Court at Mt Idaho, l. T., on November
IL. 1888, viz:
JAMES NJ. FULLER, HOME 1925.
For the W = ! and w q NE14 Sec IS, Tp
81 y R2E Is NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
bis continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Albert B. Rookie. Sven p. Nelson, Morgan
Williams and Joshua S. Hartman all of Cot
tonwood, Idaho
1922 FRANCIS r. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26

dlned with Mr.. John Breen, Sr., who
four years ago was laughed at for locat-
ing in what his neighbors on the prairie
called the backwoods, but now his ranch
of 500 acres is in the heart of great and
growing settlement
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Andrew B. Rookie, H. E. 1874
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHo,l
Sept. 2S 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
70 make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
of the District Court 1st Judicial District Idaho
or in his absence before the Clerk of said Court
at Mt. Idaho, Idaho, on November 10, 1888, viz:
ANDREW b. ROOKIE. HOME 1874.
For the S w 4 SWL Sec II, f % SEL and
u n 4 Sec Is, TIP 81 R2E, BM
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Benjamin Norris Edward Albert, S. P
Nelson and James Fuller all of Cottonwood,
Idaho.
17-22 FRANCIS F. PATTERSON, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTIoN PROOF.

N
Adolph W. Kroutinger. D. S. 3493.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHO,
Sept. 81 1888.
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 at this office
on November 10. lsS8. viz
ADOLPH w. KRoUTINGER
For the w a q and Lots and Sec Is
and Lot Sec IA TIP 81 n X l w B NJ.
He names the Following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land viz:
l.. A Wayland, A. W Ingram, Henry Prunty
and Fred Shissler, all of Rustic. Idaho,
17-2 FRANCIS f. PATTERSON. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-26
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
William Won Berge, Hid 1884
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IDAHo,)
Sept. H. 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 the
Judge of the District Court, 1st Jud District
Idaho Territory, or if absent before the Clerk of
said court at Mt. Idaho, l. T., on Oct. 9th, 1885,
viz:
WILLIAM Won BERGE, HOME. 1884.
For the a n W 4, n NE14 and SEL
q Sec. II, TIP 30 n X L, NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
MS continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Munroe McLain and F. Bowman, of Cotton
wood, Idaho. and G. w. Hashagen and n L.
Butler, of Grangeville, Idaho.
15do FRANCIS +. PATTERSON, Register.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-16
SHORT PRICE SALE. Great Reduction Sale

Call it "Sale," or whatever you wish. We mean just this i: A large lot of Fine Clothing to be swept away at prices less than cost of manufacture. And the news of this Great Bargain Sale has fallen into the right ears. Saturdays response full and gladdening. Don't misunder- stand our bargains. They're cut in price-half price, or quarter or third off cost. Set expecta- tion on tiptoe, you'll not be dis appointed. New and elegant styles and fabrics, with the stamp of the Boston Clothing Co.'S skill, workmanship and price on every garment. You'll fetch a long compass and find none as
 hobby or stylish with third
 more added to price. Unless something else than goodness is sought for we shall continue to do the business in Boys and Children's Clothing. It's the goods and captivating prices that
 bring the customers. Our Great Mark-Down Sale to continue until our Spring and Summer goods are closed out. Don't miss a single day if you would profit
 by this most wonderful Bargain Sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-16
AROUT CHINA.
Rev. James NH. Roberts Tells of HIs
 Work Among the Chinese.

Rev. James H. Roberts Tells of His
 Work Among the Chinese.
 Rev. James Fl. Roberts, a missionary to China, spoke to good sized congregation at English hall last night. He was introduced by the Rev. ". D. Mossman. MT. Roberts, who was formerly student in NewHaven, said that he was pleased to be here. The bible says, lift up your eyes and look on the fields. This is what I will try to do tonight with you. went to China in 1877. We stopped at Tient-sin, where there are several mission aries all doing good work. The villages are made up of mud houses. We jouEaeyed to Pekin on mule litter, which is box held up by two long poles. A mule is hitched to the forward traces and one also to the rear. If the mules get out of step the one who is riding gets badly shaken up as the carts have no springs and the 8 foot deep We came at last to an inn, which is one of the most cheerless places i'm aginable. As the Chinese food is bad and indigestible, we took along our own lunch. The houses in the city of Pekin are nearly all but one story high. The streets are dirty. The houses are surrounded by walls so that you can't look in and see green yards. We Iclb a 1SolluS OA plS1 4OE tAcS0 pcOpIc, WHO were so degraded in appearance, because they did not know there is . God. I was greatly troubled about learning the Chinese language. You have got to learn the words very slowly. Those figures which so Amuse you all mean something. There are 1000 Chinese words. Many words spoken in a different tone of voice mean different things. So a missionary has to be careful how he talks. Many times a sermon has appeared ridiculous because he spoke certain words in a different tone of voice from what they should be. We were great curiosities to the Chinese because of our dress, they would gather around us by the hundredS. Another missionary and I once held a meeting and took turns at preaching. We talked until we could talk no more. One time talked all night. Mir. Knowlton, of New Haven, came out while I was there. Finally took place above Pekin. and later went elsewhere where had few converts and now they number fifty. They are greatly persecuted by all of the other Chinamen who have not been converted. There are 32, 900 converts in China now and the good work is going steadily on.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-16
THEIR TENTH ANNUAL.

Connecticut Commercial Travellers.
 The tenth annual summer meeting of the Connecticut Travellers association will be held at the Branford Point house on July 27. It will of course be fine time. This is the programme for the athletic sports: 100 yards dash, prize an elegant silk umbrella; stand ing jump, prize an unique article in an an- tique box; running jump, prize handsome piece of bric-a .brac; sack race, prize flask of wine, vintage of 1S41; three legged race, prize two Egyptian pots of perfume; tub race. prize lovely mermaid in modest attire. whist, prize two packs of cards.
 The committee on amusements are: James A. Howarth, Charles T. Ward. E., s. Wade, John J. Johnston, Frank May and Harry Andrews. President G. Burr Loynes will be the referee in all disputes and his 6ecis- ion will be final.