The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1889-01-12
IDAHO NEWS.


Antelope Meadows, below Houston,
went to q party somewhere in the
neighborhood and left their two lit
tie girls-ages 3 and 6 years-at
home, locked up in the house, and
by some cause unknown the house
caught fire, but it is generally
thought by the neighbors that the
children set fire to it to keep from
freezing. The house being securely
fastened the little ones had no show
whatever for their lives, and were
consequently burned to death. The
parents, after spending a night of
enjoyment at the party, and per-
haps never thinking of the little
ones, returned to the place where
but a few hours before stood their
home, but all that was left to mark
the spot was a few dying embers
and the charred remains of two
little innocent children. Consider
able blame is attached to the par
ents of the children for leaving two
such small youngsters alone. This
should be warning to fathers and
mothers who are in the habit of
leaving small children alone
VIM. Elder, through mistake, one
day last week, took two large swal-
lows of blue vitrol, thinking it was
black berry brandy. DR.. Roney
was Immediately summoned and by
use of medicine and stomach
pump saved his life. 1t was close
call for Billy, and he says he will
hereafter be more careful, as he does
not relish such strong drinks
Tom Woodland froze his feet one
day last week, while going to Gus
ter, but how badly we were unable
to learn.
Boise Statesman Henry Char
borneau created a little excitement
at the dance at Shangle's on New
Years night. Considering himself
aggrieved, and being a trifle under
the influence of the ardent, he went
home, procured a pistol and Win
chester, and returning, cleared the
room Of the merry dancers, and
took possession of the entire es-
tablishment. He held the parlor
while the dancers held the kitchen.
A man hatless, riding bareback,
breathless, came hastily to town,
woke Sheriff Wilson from his peace
full slumbers and hurried this Off
cial to the scene Of action. On his
arrival, the brave knight who held
the reins of power handed the sher-
iff a cigar and was so friendly that
the representative of the law per-
suaded him to give up his pistol
and Winchester and come along to
town with him. Sheriff Wilson
told him that he would be wanted
about ten o'clock yesterday, to
which Henry promptly replied, "I'll
be there, "whereupon he was allowed
to proceed on his own recognizance.
Yesterday morning he came to time
as promised, paid his fine of $40,
and went on his way. But he gave
them good scare at Shangle's.
Lewiston Teller: John Roberts,
one of Idaho county's prominent
stockmen, with his usual wit and
veracity. invaded our sanctum this
week. Upon being asked by Tel
Ter reporter what the news was in
his part Of the country, he answered
that that he didn't know much of
anything of interest, only an old
COW gave birth to a cougar the other
day on the Prairie and an old SOW
gave birth to twelve pigs, and one
of them had toe nail on his tail
Register: How fortunate some
people are Our friend Lamoreaux,
of the Cassia County Times, for in
stance, by being contested, avoids
the humiliation Of spending sixty
days of his valuable time with the
most inefficient legislature ever
elected in Idaho.
Mountain Home Bulletin: The
boundary of the proposed county Of
Gilmore, as we understand it will
commence at the intersection of
Boise, Custer and Alturas' follow
ing the division ridge of the
Sawtooth range to Mattingly creek,
thence down Mattingly creek to Big
Smoky, thence due south crossing
Praire on the township line between
Corral creek and Soldier, leaving
Corral Greek in the new county,
thence southwest to Snake River,
taking in Toponis and the ranches
of Jas. Otterson, S. c. Frost, G. r.
Woodwork and Gooding Bros
Hon. John s. Lewis (Uncle
Dick) of Three Creek, Owyhee
county has met with another serious
misfortune, we are very sorry to
learn. A messenger arrived here
Wednesday to secure the services
Of Dr.. Smith, stating that Mr..
Lewis had had leg broken by a
kick from a horse. DR.. Smith
could not leave his patients here,
and the messenger returned with
intention of bringing Mr.. Lewis to
Mountain Home for surgical aid.
Uucle Dick is quite old and we fear
this accident will result seriously.