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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27

NoT.cE.-All parties having
watches in my hands for repai
will please call and redeem them,
as they will be sold at public auc-
ton after 80 days.
ii. A. STEINKE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27

All other goods in proportion.
My goods are equal or better than
any on the market, and may be re-
turned and money refunded if not
as represented. Remember, / car
ry good line Of general merchan-
disc and sell at lowest prices.
j. L. Gross.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27

a ball was given by Mr., Crunk December 49,
All report very nice time.
Mr.. Crunk VIII open a saloon in this place
Tuesday The little town is growing; another
house is to be erected in the near future.
A literary society was organized at the Sur
ridge school house Saturday night. The ques-
tion for discussion next meeting Saturday
night IS; "Resolved, that pride and ambition
have done more to degrade the world than
Ignorance and superstition.
Mr.. oliver, II member of the firm of oliver
4 O'Brannon, has been on hunting trip on
the meadows where he killed his first deer.
Clearwater mining interests are not dead.
There is a very fine claim located one mile
north of the bridge known ms the High Bar
Claim" which is supposed to be one of the
best claims discovered since the COS Water
will be brought from Butcher creek and the
ground will be worked by hydraulic. The
work Is under Roadway now; Oliver & o Bran
non being interested and want to see the water
on the claim MS soon as possible.
The bridge store Is still ending goods over
Badly, though the snow is four feet deep
Allen Stevens was in our midst sunday
The writer went hunting and did not catcn
anything
llarpster, Dec. "a, '95. REX
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
Doors Il Windows.
Timber Land, Act June s. Is73.-Notice for
Publication.

Timber Land, Act June 3. Is73.-Nosice for
Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. lie vision. Idaho,
october Is, 1894
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress- Of
June 3, 1873, entitled AN act for the sale of
timber lands In the States of Ca ifornia, Ore
gon Nevada. and Washington Territory, John
7. Molloy. of Fraser, County of Shoshone. State
of Idaho. has this day filed in this office his
sworn statement No for the purchase of the
seq 81 a of Section No. 10, in Township No.
81 North, Range No. 3 f.. Il. NJ. and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more val
liable for its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver of
this Office at Lewiston, Idaho. on the 2Sth day
OF December 1885.
He names as witnesses: william W Gard
ner William Gatfney, Frank Gafney and
Channcey NJ Upper, all of Weippe, shoshone
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands ale requested to file
their cnms in this office ON or before said 18th
day of December, 1925.
2l-3O b. F. NORRIS. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
NOTICE FOR PRE-EMPTION PROOF.
George Rossiter. D. s. No. ll72.

George kOssiter, II. .. ND. iiIz.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON. IDAHo.l
Nov. n, 1895.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to ma Ike final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
of District Court, ut Mt. Idaho, Idaho, on Dec.
81, 1898, viz
GEORGE ROSSITER,
for the SW14 Sec %, 7. p n, Il. 2 +.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiva-
ton of said land viz
stephen Kossiter of Grsngeville. Idaho Co,
Idaho. John Mason, George Curtis and Theo-
dore Swarts, all of White Bird, Idaho Co., Ida
no.
26a B.F MORRIS, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
GEORGE ROSTER
Notice to Creditors.


ESTATE OF NATHAN SMITH, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that letters OF admin
istratiou on the estate of Nathan Smilh, de-
ceased, were grated to the undersigned on the
second day of December, $3.50, by the Probate
Court of Idaho county.
All persons having claims against the said
estate are required TO exhibit them to me for
allowance, at Mt. Idaho. Idaho the same being
the place for the transaction of the business of
said estate, within four months after the date
OF this notice, or they shall be forever barred.
This 18th DAY Of December, 1913.
ID. A. WILSON,
2S-31 Administrator
In the Probate Court of Idaho County, State Of
Idaho.
In the matter OF the estate of Ramon Meras.
deceased.
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR pRoBA-
TIoS OF WILL.
Notice Is hereby given that saturday. the 18th
day of January, 1896. at ten O'Clock a. IN. of said
day at the court room of said court at the
court house in Mt. Idaho, County of Idaho.
State of Idaho ihave been appointed rs the
time and place for proving the will of said
Ramon Meras. deceased, and for hearing the
apple ition of Willard b. Morrow for the issu
ance to him of letters tesamentiry thereon.
Witness my hand and seal of said court this
23rd day OF December, 1885.
W.N. SCALES,
lsEALl Probate Judge and ex-oficio
Clerk Probate Court.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
Notice of Application for Ferr,

Notice OF Application for Ferry
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
will apply to the Board of County Commi,.
sioners ofIisho County, State of Idaho at the
said county. on Monday the 18th day Of Janua.
ry. 1896. for authority to erect. IN iintail and
take toll on public ferry across the Middle
Fork of the Clearwater river about y mile
above the South Fork OF the Clearwater river.
The landings of said ferry being as follows /:
On the south side of said river being upon the
north side OF said river upon unappropriated
lands of the U. ).
DICK RICHARD BaowN.
Dated this 18th day OF Dec. 1895.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
Columbus NeWs.

For cash only and just for
short time only, with bills of other
goods / will sell.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27
One Week at Riverside.

The young people o this vicinity u .hered I'm
the holiday season with a ball in the building
recently completed by Mr. runk, following Il
up with with series Of moonlight serenades
sleighing parties, etc, and concluding the first
series OF the seasons enjoyment with wed.
ding which took place Sunday the 22nd inst at
at the residence of Messrs o 3annOn and OH.
yer. The contracting parties being Mr.. Frank
Lawrence and Miss Mena IIaf,r, Judge Robert
son, OF Clearwater officiating. A large CON
course of friends were present to witness the
ceremony, share the festivities incident to the
occasion. and bid the happy couple hearty
Gods speed through life. Mr. and Mrs
Lawrence will be mt home to their friends after
the holiday at the Meadows, II miles east of
Harpster.
Dame Rumor forecasts other weddings In this
neigaborhood in the nea- future notwith
standing all the admonitons of crusty bene.
diets, including the latest
With bold bacili in kiss,
And microbes in ice cream,
What will become, we'd Ike to know.
OF Loves young dreamY
consignment of seven thousand pounds of
new and improved saw mill machinery passed
through here last Saturday en- route to Rie-
holds station on Wall creek
An unusual wind storm ragged here Sunday
night and Monday last, doing considerable
damage to grain and hay stacks.
The dedication of Crunk's new business
building takes place today, With J. NJ Crunk
master of ceremonies.
II. oliver C tine home recently from a hunt
ing trip with the carcass of Il .cr con 1erniug
which there Is considerable speculation som e
arguing that 1t was canght in "A trap. others
that II committed suicide or that he bought it.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-12-27

The choicest wines, liquors and
cigars at Exchange saloon.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
A. Fatal Shot.
Daily Mail. ).

Ollil Mdll, >.
A corpse was brought in from
ChOctaw City, |. T., last evening over
the Rock Island and went west TO
Milan over the Southern Kansas local
freight last night. 1t was the body
Of John Hughes, whose home was
near Milan. The deceased in COM
pany with other parties went on a
hunting expedition some two or three
months ago He learned that bis
nncle lived near where the party was
camping and decided to visit bis
relative. But before going, he
thought to put on some better
clothes, and removing his coat he
laid it down and taking his pistol
SrOm his belt he laid it upon his coat.
He forgot about the presence OF the
gun, and jerking his coat up quickly
she gun fell upon the ground and was
discharged, shooting tie deceased in
the leg, just above the knee. The
wound would not necessarily have
proven fatal with proper medical
treatment, but the physicians Sho
were accessible in that country were
incompetent. The bullet was allowed
to remain in the flesh finally causing
a painful death.
The deceased was about TWENTY-FIVE
years OF age and cnSsin OF J. s. Chism
clerking at present for A. G. Haltl-
wanger. The funeral services we're
held in the NJ. l. church of Milan.
at ! O'Clock this afternoon. Rev.
Phillips Of that city. officiating.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
Board of Education rleeting.

The board of education met in
regular session Monday night with the
following members present: Presid-
ent Hunter and Messrs. Cam, Cook.
Emerson, LOper, NewbOld, Richards,
Richardson. Snyder and Wordsn.
The usual routine OF business was
transacted and less than the usual
amount Of incidental expense bills
allowed.
The superintendent made a special
report whicE showed that in several
rooms there were more pupils than
seats and after some discussion ithe
matter of seating pupils was referred
to the assignment committee, with
full power to transfer teachers and
pupils from ODe room TO another or to
do anything else that may be neces-
sary to seat the children comfortably.
n motion prevailed not 10 charge
the alumni of the high school any
rent for The auditorium for their
Costello concert. 1t did not pay out.
Prof. J. L. Baker appeared before
the board and requested that tarrange-
ments be made to darken the high
school room for the purpose OF en-
abling him to make experiments in
certain branches OF the studies in
sciences. The request was granted.
The board also purchased a micro
scOpo fer use in the high school.
There was quite a lengthy discus
sion over the two asuits pending in
the district court against the board,
but finally the matter was left, for
the time beiug in the hands Of the
judiciary committee.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
MAYFIELD.

The FrantZ Bros. stock OF Hardware
at Wellington is being closed out re.
gardleSS of cost. Sale to continue
until stock is sold. d23
Fine weather for winter.
Grandma Joseph is slowly recover
ing from typhoid fever.
Rev. Alexander is experimenting
the worlds prayer meeting here this
week.
Miss Carlia Alexander returned to
Omaha, after a short visit with her
parents.
Abe ShOwalter passed through this
neighbOrhOOd last week from a seven
weeks visit in Arkansas.
Wheat seems TO be improving since
the damp weather begaa and the
farmers are hopeful.
The VOICE representative seems to
have neglected his duty-at least
nothing from this section has ap-
peared in the paper lately.
H. G. CreekmOre was home during
holidays and made a four days stay
on his claim, then returned to Clarks-
burg, Missouri, where he is employed
as a teacher in the college. . -
With a gain of three-fOurths of a
million votes and twenty Representa-
tlveS in congress, the POpulists are
gloriOuSly happy, and in 1896 this hap
piness will be perfect.
Our merchants are complaining
about the scarcity of money. This
won't be the case long, as Judge Bur
nette has decided the Fee and Salary
bill unconstitutional, and surely the
other fellows will divide up.
The Baptist Sunday school organ.
lied last Sunday, electing James
Adams, superintendent; Henry Stay
ton, assistant; Miss Fannie Creek
more, secretary and treasurer: Sidney
Wilkinson, assistant; Trula Aleyan-
der and Alice Davis, librarians.
The MethOdists have hired the up
| per room of the high school building
for their place of worship and will in
the future occupy said room. Each
religious denomination here now has
an Independent place for worship.
which we think the better plan.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
No. u.

After the reports of committees
were heard, the council considered ma.
tltlonS presented. One pray
Ing that three gas lights be placed ON
east Third street one each at its in
terSection with A B and c streets.
by motion Of Maddy the petition was
referred to gas committee to be re-
ported upon at the nrxl council meet
Ing. Forsyth, for the cemetery com.
mlttee, reported the intended Catho-
llc purchase OF burial ground as i'm
possible at present because Of the re-
cent financial trouble Of that church.
a petition for authority to close
Ashland Avenue, the first street east
OF NJ Ready's property in the west
addition, wlS presented by J. NJ.
Ready, signed by the owners of
joining property. Maddy stated
that all property adjoining that ave-
nue. is outside the city limits, and
hence beyond the Jurisdiction Of the
council or city officials. The petition
was withdrawn.
After the reports Of the city officers
were listened To, Campbell brought up
the question of the monthly fine impos
ed upon gambling houses. Garland.
GellnO and Others acknowledged their
ignorance Of the fact that the city was
monthly Issuing warrants against
these law-breakerS, and assessing a
fixed and stated fine to allow them to
continue their lawleSSneSS. Campbell
vigorously objected to such action.
1t was the sense of the council that
since so much money had been collect
ed by the police judge on fines, more
than has been, ought to have been paid
into the city treasure. This laised
the question of fixing salary for the
police Judge and disseminating his
fees, as other cities have done.
Motion was made and passed that
the mayor appoint committee to in
vestigate the fines imposed upon
joints and gambling houses, and to in
quire into the legality of the fees
charged by the police Judge. Mayor
Savage appointed the following COM
mittee of investigation: Hall, Berry
and Maddy. Adjournment.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
Irrigation Meeting.

While at the recent irrigation con-
ventiOn at Hutchinson, d. A. Espv
and A. Graft were particularly pleased
with the address of II. r. Hilton of
Topeka. They invited him at that
time to come to Wellington to make a
speech on the irrigation subject and
secured a conditional promise from
him to come.
Since then Mr.. ESpy, on behalf of
the commercial club of this city, has
been in correspondence with him.
The results are that Mr.. Hilton has
accepted an invitation to deliver an
address in Woods opera house on
Saturday afternoon, January %. on
Evaporation and Storage of Soil
Moisture.
Mr.. Hilton agreed 10 come only on
the understanding that it should be
thoroughly understood by all that his
lecture has 10 connection whatever
with any patent right, machinery.
political or any other subject except
that announced. 1t seems that il is
not uncommon these days for certain
classes Of people to make a speech on
irrigation the means Of promoting
some money making scheme. Mr..
Hilton is not in this line of business.
tie is prominent gentleman living
at Topeka, and is simply stopping off
aG Wellington, at the earnest solici-
tatiOn of our business men. as he pas
Ses through on a business trip,
lie is man Of excellent education
and has pursued the analysis of soils
and the study of the question Of irri-
CATION as diversion. He is large
land owner and tests all his cOnclu-
SiOns. He will repeat his lIutchin-
son speech before the state agricul-
tural society next Friday. by special
request of the society. He has sent
for samples Of Sumner county soil so
that he may analyze them before his
talk here, which will be illustrated
with soils, glass tubes and charts. In
a recent letter to Mr.. ESpey he says:
"At least an hour should be devoted
to discussion and answering questions.
This is always the most profitable
part of the meeting and where can
help farmer the most. As long as
they have a question to ask | am
ready to answer if can"
This lecture don't cost any thing.
1t is as free to the Summer county far
as the air he breatheS. The subject is
one that all are interested in. Mr..
Hilton knows how to instruct and to
please. The opera house should be
crowded with farmers from every
part of the cOunty.-Mail.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
Council neeting.

The city council met in regular ses-
sion Monday evening in the council
chamber. Bills were read and al
lowed. Somewhat Ola wrangle ensu-
ed over the cost OF the new fire-bell
tower but the bill was finally allowed.
The ordinance against the sale OF
cigaretts and cigarette papers was
next taken up but the committee de-
string more time 10 consider il, the
ordinance was carried over until next
regular meeting.
The ordinance regulating the rid
ing of bicycles, tricycleS. and veloci-
pedeS upon walks was brought up by
the ordinance committee. but it was
laid On the table.
An ordinance providing penalty for
disturbing the peace Of community.
family or person was read by the city
attorney. voted upon and passed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
BELLE PLANE.

The Frantz Bros. stock of Hard
ware at Wellington is being closed
out regardless of cost. Sale to con-
tinue until stock is sold. d23
This is the week of prayer at the
NJ. L. church.
Z. E. Crouch and son visited in
Winfield Monday.
Charles Gurtner was in the city on
business Saturday.
Mr., Cox, of Palestine township. sold
his cattle Saturday.
Lucian Constant will move into the
Arnett building soon. -
Anthony Ridgeway was doing busi-
ness in Wichita Saturday.
Mrs. Wallick, of Independence.
Kansas, is visiting relatives here at
present.
Mrs. Geo. Spangler, of Colorado, is
visiting relatives in this vicinity at
present.
A. L. Hiatt traded his farm for
rentable property in Wichita. He ex-
poets to move to Texas.
Protracted meeting commenced at
the Church of Christ last Lords Day,
land will continue indefinitely.
= Ed Morris and family left Sunday
morning for Pekin, Illinois, where
they viii reside in the future.
Misses Cora and Nellie Forney left
Thursday for Topeka, where they
have been chosen as enrolling clerks
in the house.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
CONWAY SPRINGS

Mrs. G. Allen and son. Frank. who
have been visiting friends at Ottawa
returned last week.
Rev. Moore. of Iowa. is holding
special services in the Baptist church.
Quite an interest is being manifested.
o. B. Duncan, who spent the holi-
days with his brothers, J. Il. and
Jerse. went on the road again Mon
day.
Oscar Allen teaches this second
term in l09. Miss Emma Gwin
taught the first. Oscar began this
week.
Miss Jessie Gum entertained a
party of her friends on her 18th birth.
day. Her mother planned surprise
for her and succeeded. Those present
were Misses Maude aud Mabel McKib.
Oen. Lila and Clara Whitmore. Zoe
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
SPRINGDALE.

The Frantz Bros. stock of Hardware
at Wellington is being closed out re-
gardlesS CT cost. Sale to continue
until stock is sold. d23
Ed Wilson is up from the Strip,
looking after his interests in Spring
dale.
Elder Bachman filled his regular ap-
pOintment at the Malaby school house
Sunday.
David Boyer, of Belle Plaine. had
business in this vicinity the first of
the week.
Joe Beckner is making preparations
to move on his farm, lately purchased
of Albert Carr.
Mr.. Watson, of Sedgwick county,
visited over Sunday with friends in
this neighbOrhOOd.
Miss Ola Shields, who has been on
the sick list, is again able to take
charge of her school.
Will Parsons, the popular teacher
of Spring Hill. made a trip to Okla
hOma Tuesday evening to look after
his claim.
The letter by Scott CrOOkShank. S
published in the VOICE, was read with
much interest by his old neighbOrS in
this part of the county.
John Kinne is lying quite sick at
the home Of his brother William,
with what seems to be arrangement
! OF the nervous system.
! Rev. Robert WycOtf. OF the Win
field NJ. E. College, is visiting his par
entS here and friends n in Sumner
township during vacation.
| There was social hop at Ed Bur-
chinal's hast Thursday evening, which
was well attended by those who love
to trip the light fantastic.
Having disposed of their horses and
made their relatives quite a visit.
Dick JarbOe and William PlOugher
are expected home from Arkansas in
few days.
The citizens of Ewell have organ
lied Lazy Mans Club. They have
applied for charter and will soon be
ready to receive applications for men,
bership. One of the necessary quail
fications is to be able to tell good
story. For further particulars in
quire of G. W. Lewis. president.
The SunfOwer literary society elect
ed the following officers Saturday
night: Oras Julian, president; Joe
Gardner, vice president; Rena Burch-
inal, secretary; Rilla BOatright, treas
urer; Fred Orr, critic and John Bur-
chinal, marshal. The society Is prog
ressing rapidly and bids fair to eclipse
any society of the kind in this part of
the county. Everybody invited.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-01-10
WELLINGTON, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. 1895.

spelling contest was participated in.
but ciphering match was held in
stead A good time was reported.
A Christian EndeayOr has been or
ganiZed at the Portland Baptist
church, meetings held on Wednesday
evenings, good attendance and much
interest manifested.
The BaptiStS of Portland. at last
Saturdays covenant meeting decided
to extend call to Ed. Whicker. of
Caldwell, to take charge of the church
at this place. Preaching ever two
weeks commencing Sum-, Jan. 18th.
The literary society of Portland did
not meet on Friday evening, owing to
the severity of the weather. Ihe
subject to have been discussed was
Resolve that COlumDdS is entitled to
more hOnOrfor the discovery of Ameri-
ca than is Washington for defending
it,"
ROl Springate is up from the Strip
looking after the business interests Of
his aged mother. RDl seems to be
following the fashion Of PETER or some
other whiSkered dignitary. Conf
dence will be restored, on the part of
the barber. when Rolls crop will be
promptly harvested.
Rev. Owens is conducting a pro-
tracted meeting at old ClGardae.
Prospects are good for a great revival
at this place also. After this closes
another will be commenced at the
Portland NJ. L. church. Taking it
all in all it seems that the good work
is sure to prosper in this corner of the
marvellous vineyard.
Harris Riley'S feed mill with the
new seven horsepower gasoline en-
gine, is a daisy, and refuteS the old
adage that the mill Of the gods grind
slowly, but grind exceedingly fine: for
this is surely a gOd-Send to this place
and grindS very rapidly, coarse, medi-
um, fine, and every other desirable
way, OuG IL dOeS not grind slow.
A g0Odly number of our farmers are
laying in supply Of alfalfa seed, in
tending to vary their old mUGe of
farming. We believe alfalfa, if given
fair trial. will prove to be one of the
most profitable crops raised in Sum-
ner county, Among the names of
those sending for the seed are, \. H.
Kincaid, Geo. Bigler, 5 L. Jones and
Mr.. Lee.