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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
Settling a Duel.

An amusing story used to be told oil
man who accepted challenge to
fight duel. On the appointed day
he sent word to his opponent to chalk
on board an outline of his (the chal-
lenged pafty's) figure, and If the chal.
lenger hit 1t he would consider him
self wounded or dead as tho case
might be-
This story may possibly have origi.
mated from one told of a certain iras-
chile nn-keeper named Bardwell.
lie was often at variance with his
neighbors, and once he and q guest
having quarreled agreed to fight a
duel. At the appointed hour the ad.
versary appeared armed with a gun.
Bardwell Lowell joke. and being very
busy said to him:
Tom I'll tell you what I'll do:
you go up and set up board about
my size au ID shoot at it, and if you hit
it I'll acknowledge myself killed and
invite the whole crowd to dinner"
The ludicrous proposition made
every one laugh and thus ended a
farce. Chicago News
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
Capa bilitics of Our IdiOms,

Tho ididm of the English Language
add not O little to its beauty and use
fulness. but they are sometimes capa-
bic of an Interpretation quite different
from tho one intended.
A lady famed for her skill in cook
ing was entertaining a number OF
friends at tea Everything on the
table was nucn admired. but the ex-
cellence Of the sponge cake was es.
pecially the subject Of remark.
oh" exclaimed one OF the guests.
lit is SO beautifully soft and light
Do tell me where you got the recipePn
II am very glad. " replied the host
ess. that you find it 80 soft and light
! made it out of my own head."-
Youths Companion.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

when I told him who wes and whe,
l gave hi m half crown. he looked
more intel ligent than ever. Tom wes
ministering to his unhappy wife.
1.-The poor thing had had fit OF
Mysteries every quarter OF an hour
ever since he explained to me.
''Oh. II r. Pushnrd!" cried the poor
sufferer to me 'ohr'
soothed her. Little by little |
learned all she had to tell. To put il
shortly, her story ran as follows, Her
husband was at his club; she was sud
denly awakened by 1859 in the
room she saw gigantic figure stand
ing at the foot OF the bed; it wore a
pea-Jacket red comforter. and fur
cap; the face was concealed by a
hideous mask. The mans eyes
sparkled Ike burning Goals" she said;
In his hand was pistol. which might
have goa off at any moment
tainted away at once. When l came
to myself Tom was holding the smell
ing-bottle TO my nose; and oh Mr..
Pushard. ! shall never believe in You
and the Aut:-Burglar Security Asso.
citation any more" Then she went
off into fits OF hysterical laughter and
l went back to the Office.
They ne YER caught Mr.. Smoucher,
tho eminent cracksman.
1t was about a year after the burg
larry at Arhbella Villa that Tom Shift.
less came into his uncle's money.
Within week he hal another stroke
OF luck; he discovered the whole Of
the property which had been stolen
from Ara bella Villa; he came to the
Office one morning and informed me oil
the fact; in his hand was check for
Els lis. I'D.
''Mr. Plshard." he said, (tho fellow
now that he had como into his money,
actually had the impertincnce to b,
distant to- me. was his dear Dolly
once. Ba h! how l hate ingratitude!l
last night while digging in the gar
den beneath gooseberry tree which
Iplantei the very day after our burg
lary"-here his eyes twinkled. and he
smiled ina fatuous manner-'I discov-
cred the whole of our plate and the
fur cap and pasteboard mask OF the
villain who robbed US Under the
circumstances feel that I can not do
less than return the sum paid me by
tho Anti Burglar Security association.
Now. I'll trouble you for receipt"
Your conduct dos you immense
credit my dear Shiftless" 1 cried
Lot me shake you by the hand" ]
added. in my enthusiasm.
But the upstart thrust his hands
into his pockets, and he would no,
even sit down.
One can not afford to quarrel with a
man who has just come into money.
Let mo offer you glass of sherry,
Tom" | Hospitality cried. 'just 10
show there is no ill-feeling." Then
handed him the receipt
Il don't want your sherry, Mr..
Pushard," he replied.
Then a light burst in upon me q,
once. l saw it all. know now who
had burgled Arabella Villa 1t was
Tom. st. James Gazette.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

There is no profit made on the com
mon puddle duck since the Pekins have
been introduced us the common kind
are not only small, but OF slow growth.
To secure the largest returns from
ducks they must be in the markets at
a certain period. ana as the common
ducks grow too slowly to come in ear
ly, they Go not bring high prices. The
Pekins are the favorite market ducks.
and begin to come in about the begin
ming OF May, the choicest weighing
five pounds each. Crossing with Pekin
brakes has not been satisfactory, the
pure breeds always giving the best re-
suits. p. II. Jacobs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
For est Fires ana Tigers.

OF late years steps have been taken
to prevent the destruction OF forests
by fire in certain districts OF India.
This care has had one CURIOUS result
Cover and water. which vanished with
the timber have again become com-
mon and there has consequently been
a large Increase in the number OF
tigers. For the same reason there has
also been an enormous increase In the
number of wild deer In one sense 1t
is fortunate that the deer have grown
in numbers with the tigers. for the lat
ter have preyed upon them instead Of
upon cattle and human beings When,
however they shall have scared away
the deer, ur have become tired OF ven.
ison, they will probably prowl aro2ed
villages aad play havoc with %
sssadss killing hsir Haa or i've
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
Rrend for The IkuRkiaus

Mr.. Squills docking over the paper)
Tho Russian army is almost in a
state Of munity because the soldiers
have to eat wheat bread
Mrs. Squills "a famous houseaSeeper)
That's too bad. suppose it's be-
cause they don't know how to fix it.
You must write to the car This very
day and tell him.
Mr. Squills (starting)-Ehf
Mrs. Squills-Yes. tell him that he
must oe sure to furnish the army with
good bntter; get print butter if posi-
BILE; it's often rs low as so cents and
never over 81 pound. Then on baking
days, when the bread is fresh. tell the
soldiers to spread the butter on thick
and it will be delicious. The follow
ing day, when 1t is little dry. give
each soldier a bowl OF rich cream and
tell him to crumb it in. I'm sure
they'll like it.-New York Weekly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
Bathing Not Healthy.

A noted medical practitioner once
told newspaper man that there was
no need of bathing. You might us
well grease yourself all over" said he.
Look ut tho noble Comanche. Where
will you find more 1.-THE and lusty
specimen of agile muscular manhood?
He mover bathes. He hates the water
with as keen an antipathy as docs a
mad dog. Take my advice. young
man, initiate the Comanche. What
he knows he knows by experience just
as bear knows that his place is on
dry land and as a beaver knows he can
live In the wet"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
Replenlshing the Earth.

Farmer Hall, of Clay county. Ala
bama has "A remarkable family. He
is sixty-four years of age and has
never tasted liquor nor chewed tobac-
co. He mas been married twice and
he is the father OF twenty seven Chi.
dren-sixteen. eight boys and eight
girls. by his first wife, and eleven six
boys and five girls by his second wife.
Sixteen OF the children are living.
Twins were born to him twice the
first boys and the second girls.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
WAITING.

Mother, I'D the cottage yondor
Why into the future wander,
Wishing for your boys to groSt
Childhood love is better, purer,
or them you are never surer,
Fer into the world they go.
While untp your voice they harken,
Meier shade they'll cause to darken
Your young motherhood's bright sky
Take, each hour, its store Of pleasures,
Sure loves choicest, richest treasures
Round your baby's childhood lie.
Wait not for the days you're planning,
All bright omens ever scanning.
Dreaming day dreams of your boys.
Others, too, have lost life's sweetness,
Lost their hope in full completenesb
All by wasting present joys
Futures oft a strange undoing
or the castles now we're viewing,
Tow'ring castles in the dir.
So, fond mother, cease your yearning
Taste the sweets you now are spurning.
While ypur babes are FREQ from care
Good Housekeepcr
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
beware of Ointme en- ts for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

ns mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely ttrange the " hole sys-
tom when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
Used except on Prescriptions from reputable
physicians. as the damage they will do is ten
1o!d TO the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Cuiarrh Cure, manufactured
by +, j. Cheney ~ Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally. and acts
directly ulon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure lie sure you get the genuine 1t is
taken internally, and made In Toledo, Ohio,
by +. j. Chency& Co.
GFs Sold by Druggists, price, as cents
per bottle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
A California Mummy.

The mummiAed body of a man has
been found in Selma. Fresno county,
Cal 1t is in a perfect state OF preser.
walton, being thoroughly dried and as
hard as q board, without tho least
sign OF odo.. The flesh Is De hard 90
sole leather and ~ black as the num-
mics ui the anclsntA The hedy is
evidently that et . Msxieapl
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
River rsap,I.m In \, wonder.

An attempt is being m ade % estab-
lish ut Fort Plain u Baptis church So
ciety. Meetings have oeem he'd regu-.
larry for two or three moL this in the
village, and for some time - revival
has been in progress. IL was an
nounced that seven converts. would De
baptized in the Mohawk river on u.
Sunday afternoon at 800 O'Clock.
When that hour arrived jnn bridge
spanning the Mohawk was. crowded
with people, and it is estims Tod that u
thousand witnessed the oapti anal serv-
ices. The day was fortuna te ly mild
unusually so for Novemb %. Troy
Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
A yl,ry Common Want.

"out OF sorr'" .distrait." 1.-THE blues" these
are familiar appellativcs for uncomfortable.
undetnable sensations accompanied with
iassitude, ne vousncss. indigestion Poverty
OF the blood to remedy which an effective
stomachic pc rsistently used is the paramount
need is conc lusipe evidence that the system
Is hlsuricioltly nourished, because-and for
no other eau sc where organic disease does not
exist-the fe cd is not assmilated. Reinforce
the tagging energies OF the stomach, reform
an Irregular condition of the bowels keep up a
healthful sc erection OF the bile with Hostetters
Stomach ~ tiers For over thirty years this
popular medicine has supplied the common
want OF the nervous invalid, the dyspeptic and
of persons deficient In vitality, an efficient
tonic. To rs power OF imparting strength is
attributable its efficacy as q preventive OF
malaria anc. Ia grippe Thoroughly effective is
II, too, for rheumatism, kidney complaint and
neuralgia.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys.
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial ID its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
Its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA RIO SYRUP ca.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. Asw Y0RK. ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
German
Syrup
Asthma.

Asthma. sufferer from Asth-
ma and severe Colds
every Winter, and last Fall my
friends as we'll as myself thought
because of my feeble condition, and
great distress from constant cough
ing, and inability to raise any of the
accumulated matter from my lungs,
that my time was close at hand.
When nearly worn out for want of
sleep and rest, friend recommend
cd me to try thy valuable medicine,
Boschee's German
Gentle, Syrup. I am con-
pefresh,,o fident it saved my
e life. Almost the first
Sleep. dose gave me great
relief and a gentle re-
freshing sleep, such as had not had
for weeks. My cough began immedi-
ately to loosen and pass away, and
I found myself rapidly gaining in
health and weight. / am pleased
to inform Observation-Disclosures I
am in excellent health and do GER
tainly attribute it to thy Boschee's
German Syrup. c. B. STIcKNEY,
Picton, Ontario" 0
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Winter Tours TO Summer Lands via the
Wabash Route.
The Wabash will run daily Excursions to
all the winter resorts in Tennessee. Missis.
eislppi, Alabama, Georgia, North and South
Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas.
and Texas
Round trip tickets now on sale good re-
turning until June ], 1892. The quickest
ana best route to the Hot Springs of Ar
kansas.
Agents for all steamship lines, lowest
rates TO and from all parts OF Europe
For tickets and full information in record
to route East and South. also for Diagrams
or sailing lists OF steamships call at Wabash
Office, lt0@ Farnam St., Omaha, or write
GEO. N. CLAYTON,
N. w. Pass. AIT.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
The Only One Ever Printed-Can Yo'
Find the WOrdl

There is a 3-inch display advertisement In
this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word. The same is
true of each new one appearing each week,
from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places "Crescent" on everyt hing
they make and publish Look for 1t. SEMI
them the name OF the word. and they vii
return you Book, BEAUTIFUL LITHoGRAPHs
or SAMPLES FREE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

LIouoR AND ToRAcco habit positively
cured by "MAGIC CHLORIDE OF GOI.D.n
All druggists. Blake, Bruce Il Co., Omaha.
Neb., Wholesale Agents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

FITS.-All Fits stopped free BY DIR, KIrNR,s GREAT
Nerve Restorer No Fit after first day use Mar
velous cures Treatise and 50 90 trial bottle free 10
Fltc cases send 70 DIR. Kline 1911 Arch St. Phila. PA
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
ccPR,cBr Iesi
" Hoao do I look ?"

HOto 40 L t0OE ?"
That depends, madam, upon how
you feel. If you're suffering from
functional disturbances, IRREGULAR
ties or weaknesses, you're sure to
" look it," And DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is the remedy.
1t builds up and invigorates the
system, regulates and promotes the
proper functions, and restores health
and strength. It's legitimate
medicine, not beverage purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, and
made especially for woman's needs.
In the cure Of all "female CON-
plants" it's guaranteed to give sat
isfaction, or the money is refunded.
No other medicine for women 10
sold so. Think of that, when the
dealer says something else (Which
pays him better) is "just as good.'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Though the Mckinley bill has bad name,
Its effects cannot yet be foreseen.
But the effect OF headache is still the same.
And the tariffs no higher on COaline.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

AN EXTENDED POPULARITY. BRowN,s
BRONCHIAL TToCHEs have for many wears
been the most popular article in use for re-
lieying Coughs and Throat troubles.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup, for Chill
dren teethinG, softens the gums, reduces innamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. sc. bottle,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

LIQUOR AND ToBAcco habit is positively
cured by MAGIC CHLORIDE OF GOLD
MI druggists. Blake, Bruce a. Co.. Omaha.
Neb, Wholesale Agents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

feel II my duty to say few words in re.
gard to Ely's Cream Balm, and l do SO entirely
without solicitation. | have used 1t half o
year, and have found 1t to be most admirable
] have suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since was little boy and never hoped
for cure, but Cream Balm seems to do even
that. Many of my acquaintance have used it
with excellent results.-Oscar Ostrum, 40 War
ren Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Thirty-three words a minute is considered
rapid writing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Don't fool with indigestion nor with
disordered liver, but take Beechams Pills for
immediate relief. % cents n box
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Once npon time the course OF true love
never ran smooth. The young low ers would
meet in the cleaning, would hang ON the
gate late, ami catch rheumatis n. Now,
they do likewise, but the pains they get
from cold me all rubbed out with salvation
Oil. Only % cents bottle
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

The tramp is man who has tried nearly
all the walks of life
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Blotting paper is made OF cotton rags
boiled in SODA
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08
A Crick cts 81 bstitute for the Heart IN

One OF the curiosities OF the And,er-
son hotel is the cricket that chirps in
the elevator. During the flood last
winter the little fellow was wash ed
out OF mis- home, but he turned up
after several days in another part of
the house. Then he elowly moved
his house from point TO point until he
reached mis- old home in the elevator.
lie has been there now for several
months, and evideL thy was glad to get
back. as his song has been sharper
and merrier ever since. The little
fellow Is we'll fed. but nobody in the
house has seen him. His music is the
only thing that reveals mis- presence.
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Perhaps the ead-tapping in Ireland is
another phase of the hreakbone fever.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Dr. Foote's new pamphlet on varicoceie tells all
about IL. and what all men Ought 10 know. Sent
,fealed) for ten cents. Box 1888. New York.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

When girl marries man to eform b i'm
the devil doesn't worry.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

A bee does not weigh the Tooth part of an
ounce.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

"Timcs have changed" So have
methods. The modern improve
ments in pills arc DR.. Piercc's Pleas
ant Pellets. They help Nature, in
stead of fighting with her. Sick
and nervous headache, biliousness,
costiveness, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Apply Balm into each nostril. 1t is Quickly
Absorbed. Gives Relief at once. Price
DO cents at Druggists or by mail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

The fellow who loses his grip nowadays is
lucky.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

There are 1874 different religious sects In
the United States.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Not frequently the butcher becomes
hare dresser.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

shorthand by Mail. Good positions
secured all competent pupils. W. G. Chaffee,
Oswego, N. Y.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Jack Frost is not tetotaller, as he in
variably takes his nip.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

"Hans0n's Magic Corn Snive."
Warranted to cure, money refunded. Ash
your druggist for 1t. Price 10 cents.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Yawning is caused by deficiency Of air
supply to the lungs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

The u sc Of Ely's Creamf Balm, sure cure
for Catarrh and Cold In Head, Is attended
with no pain, inconvenience or dread, which
can be said of no other remedy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

slow match The eourtship of bash
ful young man.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

kemp's Balsam viii stop the cough at once. Go to
your druggist to-day and get a sample bottle free
Large bottles so cts. and sl.Oo.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

Darwin says an acre of pasture Ian d con
tains &c, 900 worms.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

From one and half to two bushels of
wheat are required 10 plant an acre of land.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

As the cook said TO the dough: "Thls is
my hour of kneadn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

=. W II IEN VT FASHTVN IIHUHtHNT
with its hundreds OF superb illustrations ranks
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Bladworth q Co., 40 Il. 18th st., N. y. City
There are thirtyeight letters in the Rus
sian alphabet.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

The Cunard line of steamships employs
over / 900 hands.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

A peep into the sanctum of ii managing
editor at night, will reveal some funny
things. The editor will call out -'boil dowp
Glaustone;" put head on Tug Wilson !"
make a display of Mrs. Langtry,' and
bring me my DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, as
/ Tear have taken cold''
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

A recruiting sergeant says that few men
have legs of equal length.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1892-01-08

ELY BROTHERS. &c Warren St. New York.