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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
LOTTERY HATED HIS JOCKEY.

strange Antipathy OF the Old Tine
steeplochassr for JOIN Mason.
The following story is told in the
London Field of the famous old English
stecplechascr Lottery, foaled in 1880,
winner Of the Grand National in 1889,
carrying one hundred and sixty-eight
pounds: Lottery and Jcm mason made
up combination which delighted the
eyes Of every horseman whose good
fortune it was to see tho pair across q
big country together. Yet, strange to
say, Lottery had the greatest antipathy
to the man who rode him in nearly oil
his races and who certainly cannot be
accused Of any cruelty toward him, for
Jem Mason was by no means one of
the whip and spur school. lie had fine
hands, and believed in them, as he was
entitled to do. Still he was hated by
Lottery, and when the old horse was
about twenty years old and was located
ut Mr.. Halls at Neasdcn Jem Mason
CHANGED to go down, and naturally
enough asked to be allowed to have q
look ut the old chaser. just before the
doors Of the box were opened Lottery
heard his Jockeys voice and gave him
one Of his old greetings-that is to say,
he few at him; but Jcm, being not un-
prepared for reception Of this kind,
was soon out Of harms way. During
Lottery's stceplecbasing career Jem
Mason often had to hide his colors
when he went to mount the horse, but
when the rider was once seated and the
horse cantered to the post, the two were
apparently on the most friendly terms
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SECOND
l. Judicial District of the State OF Idaho In
and for the County OF Idaho.
In the matter of Franklin P. Turner an in
Franklin p Turner having filed in this court
his petition, schedule and inventory in insol-
vency, by which it appears that he is an in
hereby declared to be insolvent The sheriff
OF the county OF Idaho is hereby directed to
take possession OF all the estate both real and
personal of the said franklin p. Turner, ex
ecution. and of all deeds, vouchers, books Of
ACCOUNTS cs.,n ian, ana papers and to keep the same
signee of his estate. Ali persons are forbid.
deliver any property belonging to him or to
any firm. person. corporation or association
for his use. The said debtor is hereby forbid.
den to transfer or deliver any property until
the further order OF this court. except as here
1t is further ordered that all the creditors of
the said debtor be and appear before the Hon.
orable ". G. Piper. Judge of the District Court
Of the Second Judicial District of the State OF
Idaho. In and for the county Of Idaho. in open
court at the court house oil said court in Mt
Idaho in the said county of Idaho. on the 18th
day OF October. 1896, at ten O'Clock a m. OF that
day to prove their debts, and choose an as
signee Of the estate of said debtor.
II is further ordered that this order be pub
lished In the IDAHO COUNTY FREE Press a
newspaper Of general circulation published at
Grangeville in the said county Of Idaho. az
often as said paper is published before the day
set for the meeting of said creditors.
And It is further ordered that in the mean
time time :, all proceedings against the said insol
Judge OF the District Court
Dated this 10Th day of June 1896
Endorsed: Filed this 10th day of June, 1896
A. W. TALKISGTok.
ByW n. KNOX, Deputy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Denver Items.
Fed Rhoads took trip to Flor
onca thic wank

Fed Rhoads took a trip to Flor
ence this week.
The Silver Knights perfected
their organization here Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Orbison were
over from Nezperce Wednesday
and Thursday.
Jas. Parker went to Lapwai this
week to figure on the contract for
the government -four at that place.
A large number of Pearl Mar
tins young friends assembled at
his home to bid him a fond farwell
before he leaves for Moscow, where
he goes to re-enter the school.
The hot weather last week
somewhat injured the grain in the
territory north and west of Den
yer, but east and southeast is re
ported as very slightly injured.
Real Estate Agent Seeley il
rustling that business for all it il
worth, and the indications ar,
very favorable quite an immigra
ton to this locality this fall from
the efforts put forth.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

thermometer is 1040, uncomfort-
ably warm for those periodically
disposed. Old Glory cannot be
said to have foated over the Idaho
hotel, the Office of the Elk Mining
Co. and the deputy county re-
corder's Office; it has hung serene
ly close to the poles the greater
part of the day, but toward even
ing unfurled itself and floated
proudly forth as if to remind all
that its glory had not faded.
The district school opened on
the Goth inst, with Miss. Mary
J. INLAY, of Portland, Oregon, as
teacher. Seven pupils are in at
tendance. Elk City is represented
by Idaho Litchfield, a native born;
four native Californians, Marcella
Carter, Noel, Standby and Grant
Litchfield; Butte, Montana, can
boast of two curly haired girls,
Helen Carter and Alma Litchfeld.
They surely will excel in mining
propensities.
Elk City, July 4, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Our Elk City Budget.

s. w. Smith is enjoying the
fourth in Elk at the grove ranch.
The Elk Mining Co. closed down
their works ON American hill for
the day.
Parties from Buffalo hill have
left for the Crooked river country
to locate placer.
Buffalo Hill Co. are expecting to
give an enormous order for lumber
in the near future.
A great many two and four
horse teams arrived today, loaded
to full capacity.
New discoveries made by ground
sluicing ON Cleveland quartz mine
enhance it's value to great extent.
Negotiations are now pending for
a five-stamp mill.
Mrs. S. f. Litchfield, who has
held the position of deputy min
eral recorder for this district for
the past seven years, has been APP
pointed deputy county recorder by
A. w. darlington, recorder OF
Idaho county. Acknowledgements,
affidavits, ETC., can now be made
in the district without any in.
convenience.
The Fourth is passing off with a
plentiful display of bunting. The
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Keuterville Items.

John huffman is building new
barn west of hero.
J. J. Gibson was slightly hurt
by horse last Thursday.
Mike Steger is building new
house ON his ranch west of here.
Reconnaissance Meyer and
several others from the prairie
celebrated here.
Haying has commenced; Rev.
Father Kroeger being the first to
commence operations.
Now that the glorious Fourth
is over several prospectors will
pull out for the mountains.
Mr.. Brann, of Uniontown, was
buying hogs here the 4th. He
leaves Cottonwood today with
about 700 head.
Frank Dunsboeck returned from
near Uniontown last Friday.
He reports crops looking well, but
burning some on the south hill
slopes.
Helm & Terhaar broke a wheel
on their carriage Thursday morn.
ing. They would have finished
saving before night. Forsman
broke his planer the same day.
/ There were several picnics neal
here the 4th. One northwest O
here, one here, and another at
Sprute's. Two dances in the even
ing furnished sport for the young
people. Wright's band furnished
music for Growing, and Nuxol
furnished music for the Sprutt
dance. Sprute had the larges
crowd.
Keuterville, July 7, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Harpster Happenings.

J. E. Beede is on his way to Elk
City with vegetables.
Mr.. Baner, of Elk City, called
on Harpster people Monday on his
way to Elk.
Weather still warm. Fourth of
July was the warmest day that we
ever had, SO the old settlers say.
Maj. Bowles, of the A. M. & NJ.
Co., is on the sick list. He says
25O pounds is too much flesh to
carry around in this hot weather.
John Kerr, who has been work.
ing for Mr.. Milhoan, of Dixie,
came out Friday. He left this
morning for his home at Latourell,
Oregon.
Prof. Falwell and Judge Osborne
are preparing a raft, from which
the diver (Mr. FalwelD will dive
in some of the deep holes in this
river in few days.
The Peacock Mining Co. is put
ting in new ditch to work their
mine with. The new ditch will
carry more than three times the
water the old one will.
Mr.. Dorm, of Newsome creek
paid us visit the past week. HI
brings news of new discoveries OF
Newsome which are remarkably
good. We hope the new discover
les will prove to be o. X.
The Fourth passed off quietly
There were quite number of PEG
pie and neighbors gathered here
and the town of Harpster with it
visitors went up the Elk City roat
about 300 yards to the shade O
some large pines, where we all par
took of an excellent dinner. TIL
remainder of the day was spent il
singing and pleasant conversation
A great many from this commu
NTH went to Stuart the 4th.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
NOV Uaea for Porcelaln.

China is more and more adopted for
all sorts Of new uses. One sees now
china backed combs ana brushes and
china-handled button-books and glove
buttoners, all to accompany china puff
and jewel boxes and the little trays
that already adorn my lady's dressing
table. Beside these there are china
framed mirrors and, of course, candle
sticks as we'll as picture frames; ono
may even have q china bracket ON
which TO set some of the bric-a -brac.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

Consult j. d. Hackett, general
agent Provident Savings Life AS
surance Society, of New York, be-
fore insuring elsewhere.
Z State superintendent Forsman
will be here one day next week to
address the people on educational
mattdrs.
All persons desiring life insur-
ance, or having investment insur-
ance, will save money by inter-
viewing J. d. Hackett, general
agent Provident Savings Life AS
surance Society of, New York.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

TN THE DISTRICT COURT. OFTHE SECOND
l. Judic ial District of the State of Idaho, In
and for the County Of Idaho.
defendant.
1T, The State Of Idaho sends greeting to John A /.
You are hereby Summoned and required to
appear In an action brought against You by
said plaintiff. In the said District Court, and to
answer the complaint of the above named
plaintiff, filed therein, within ten days lex
elusive OF the day of seryice) after the service
on You of this summons, II served within this
county; or ii served out of this county but
within this Judicial District, within twenty
days; or II served elsewhere, within forty
days. This action is brought to dissolve the
bonds Of matrimony between yourself and the
plaintiff on the grounds of your failure to pro-
vide the plaintiff the common necessaries OF
life, because OF your idleness, profigacy and
dissipation and on account of your habitual
intemperance. And You are hereby notified
that II you fall to appear and answer said
complaint as above equired the said plaintiff
will apply to the Court for the relief demand
ed In the complaint. to-wit: For a decree dis
solving the said BONDS of matrimony, and fol
the costs OF the action.
Attest my hand and the seal Of the District
Court OF the Second Judicial District
lsEAL. Estate Of Idaho, in and for Idaho County
this Is day Of April 1896.
A. W. TALKINGTON, Clerk.
REID Il WORTH, Att'ys for Plaintiff. 48-6
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

The Chinese burglar takes an iugre-
dent OF his own, burns it and blows
the smoke through the kcyhole of tho
bedroom where the master of the house
is asleep. The fumes dull the senses Of
the victim just enough to make him
helpless, while at the same time per
hitting him to see and hear everything
that goes on in the room. The only
antidote against the charm is pure wa
ter, and most Of the wealthy Chinese
sleep with a basin of this near their
heads.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

A Bengalese magistrate, having been
informed of the whereabouts of mad
dog, armed himself and went to the
place where the rabid animal lay by
house door. He learned upon inquiry
that two women were in the house and
sent word to them that he was about to
shoot the dog, and, therefore, they
should not be alarmed by the report,
and that as he might not inflict fatal
wound at the first FIRE, and, in fact,
might miss, they should remain within
until notified. Such q supreme cour-
tesy is in marked contrast with that Of
western civilization.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
An Ingenious widower.

A practical man lately became wild
over. He was devoted, in his own self
ah way, to his wife, SO that her friends
were surprised when they heard that
he had sold nll her wedding gifts-prin
cipally silvcr-without delay. His in
Renious excuse was this: II needed h
good watch, as she well knew. The
presents were of no use to me, and I
thought that, If sold them and used
the proceeds to get a watch, it would
be like having it come from her." Ger.
tainly q curious way OF getting around
the facts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Printing Outfit for Sale.

Having put in new material I
now offer at private sale second
hand outfit Of everything required
to equip a six or seven column
folio newspaper, with Washington
hand press If required. This out
fit was used in the publication of
the FREE PRESS until lately, is in
good condition and complete in
oil particulars and will be sold at
a big sacrifice for cash.
A. +. PARKER.
Grangeville, July Q, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Narrowly Escaped Drowning.

James Eller had a very narrow
escape from drowning near Clear
water bridge on July 4. He was
member Of a picnic party and
going into the river to battle and
getting beyond his depth was
speedily swept off his feet by the
swift current. He was carried
down nearly u mile, despite the
efforts of his companions along the
bank to rescue him; he was finally
brought to shore by the heroic eff
forts Of George Seay. Eller was
about as near being a stiff as it is
possible for anything to be and four
hours of unceasing exertion were
required to recover him to con-
ciOusness.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Lake Picnic.

The Lake picnic celebration was
attended by about thousand per-
sons from all parts of the county.
The exercises were opened by sing
ing the "The Star Spangled Ban
ner," followed by the reading of
the Declaration of Independence
by Miss lola Brock. The differ
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

To D. P. Dwight and all whom 1t may concern.
Notice is hereby given that from and after
this date, ], the undersigned, will not be held
personally, nor shall my one-half interest in
the following named quartz mine be held re-
sponsible for any labor done by the said d. p.
or for any supplies, machinery, tools or other
things purchased, or for any expense of what
ever nature incurred or made upon that certain
quartz mine or claim known as the Coupon, y
situated on the west side of Black Sand creek
and adjoining and lying west Of the Banner
quartz mine in Florence Mining District, Idaho
county, Idaho. s. A. Moon
Florence, Idaho, May %, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
The Candidates. Position.

1.-THE man who attempts to stand on
his dignity" said the man with the hay
colored waistcoat, won't amount to
much when he gets intoa political cam
paign." NO" said the man with the
new straw hat, ''he will do about as
well as the fellow who attempts to run
on his merits" Correct" said the man
with the yellow shoes. 1.-The only stand
a man can take when he is running for
Office is to.lie on general principles"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
The Gold Fields of Old Florence.

The Gold Fields Of Old Florence.
Lewiston Tribune.
''It has always been q mystery"
said Hon. B. +. Morris to the Tri-
bune, "where the rich deposits of
the yellow metal in Florence came
from, as in the richest mines of that
camp the gold was scooped up with
the grass roots in the granite sand
on top of the bed rock. In many
places no gravel or other evidence
of wash or deposit by water could
be found, and the flats on the open
submits of the highest surround
ing mountains often contained the
very richest spots. After search
ing for thirty-five years for the
quartz which it was confidently
believed fed these deposits the un-
firing efforts of these gold hunters
were rewarded. In 1894 Charley
Woods and his partners struck q
ledge about three miles south of
Florence upon which shafts have
been sunk and tunnels run until a
fine body of rich ore was uncovered.
This gave new courage to the new
prospectOrs to renew their explO-
rations and after following small
seams of tale for many feet they
found that these mere lines drop
ped into the earth in horizontal
position. By sinking ON these
seams they developed into rich,
we'll defined lodges of quartz con-
tanning the coveted gold Of the
same fineness as the Florence
placers.
Charley Cone and partner made
sale a few days ago Of one o.
those rich finds for $4,000 and
other sales have been reported fol
various sums, purchasers being
eager to secure these bonanzas q
such small figures. One of the las
strikes made was by Hull ant
Frank Rice at the head of Babool
gulch near the center of the grea
placer field and on the summit O
the district. 1t is considered on
Oi tuo ucSt uuup yco manu-, anu q
the combination to this great treas
ure house has just been discover
ed and solved it is freel
predicted that when the snow goe
off new locations will come thic
and fast.
"The old prices of 81 to $2.5
per pound for bacon, -four an
beans are things of the past. Th
farmers of Camas prairie now PR
duce the -four, beef and beans an
the Cottonwood packery supple
the meats, and it will be godsen
to the poor farmers to get this goc
market for their produce. tt
whole Bitter Root range of moul
tains from Lemhi to British c
lumbia is one vast mineral belt b.
in this isolated region remote fro
railroads or navigation it has be,
slumbering only to be awaken'
to gladden. the hearts and fill Il
purses of venturous miners at !
distant day."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Advertisement for Mail Service.

Sealed proposals for carrying the
United States mails from Grange
vile to Columbus, 8 miles and
back, twice a week, from Sept. l,
1896, to June 80, 1898, by sched-
ule of two hours running time
each way, as follows: Leave
Grangeville Tuesday and Friday at
1890 a. M; arrive at Columbus by
1890 p. M; leave Columbus Tues
day and Friday at 8 a. m; arrive
at Grangeville by 10 a. M; will be
received by the postmaster at
Grangeville until July 16, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Estate of Loyal p. Brown.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned,
Sarah T. Brown, Administrative ofthe estate OF
and ali persons having claims against the said
deceased. to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers within ten months after the first
publication OF this notice. TO said administra-
trix at her residence in NJ Idaho, Idaho
county. Idaho. SARAH r. BROWN
Dated June 10. 1896 % Administrative.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10

The new grade will, when COM
pleted, be the best piece of noun.
tain road in Idaho county. In
stead of pulling over those steep
sidehill points pou have now a
five per cent grade from the river
to the summit. Three hundred
feet will finish the road. We have
completed about six rods of road
this summer Of from five to Is feet
cut, and about one-half mile Of
lighter grading. Respectfully,
G. 8. BARTLETT,
Supr. r. D. No. 20.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
EXCHANGE SALOON.
FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.
William W. Gardner. II. Z. 1867.

William W. Gardner, II. Z. 1867.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON, IpAHoI
June 26, 1896
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 U. s.
Land Office. at Lewiston, Idaho, on Aug s,
1896, viz:
WILLIAM w. GARDNER,
for the NWL SEi4 SWL NEN and Ell MEL
Sec 81, Up. IS, N. K. 4 E. b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz
John Molloy, John Gaffney. George Gamble,
Chancey M. upper all OF Weippe Shoshone
county, Idaho. b. #. NORRIS, Register. 5l.4
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
Subscription Work ON Clear
water Grade.

The following lie the subscrip-
ton work expended ON the new
Clearwater grade from June Is to
June 80, 1896:
Thos. Surridge, 6 days, man and
four horses.
L. Costley, 2 days, man and two
horses.
II C Oliver, 2 days.
Joe Wimpy, 2 days.
Jas Swan, 2 days.
Jessie Swan, 2 days.
Eli Coder, 2 days.
Elmer Coder, I day.
Tom Delaney, l day.
J Riebold, 6 days.
G P Richardson, IS.
C Hunter, 2 days.
G NJ Pagan, 2 days.
6 w Myers, 2 days.
G Surridge, 2 days. E.
G s Bartlett, 8 days.
+ A Devault, 2 days.
d Mckenzie, 2 days.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-07-10
ALIAS SUMMONS,

CltIi
By W. n. KNOX, Deputy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-10
DANCES THIS IyEEK.

Lady Gladstone lodge No 91 Daugh- ters of St. George, will give an enter- tainment at St. Georges hall, 744 Chapel street, this evening.
 The sixth annual concert and ball of the Cedar Hill Giants Social club will be held at the Arions hall tonight. Music will be furnished by the Philhar- monic orchestra. Prompting by Profes- sor Shea.
 The sixteenth annual promenade con- cert and ball of the New Haven Veteran Volunteer Firemen's s association will be held in Warner hall tomorrow night. There has already been a. large sale of tickets. The concert will be by the Philharmonic orchestra at o'clock; promenade at 9.
 On Wednesday night the annual mas querade ball of Columbia lodge Mo- 15, D. of R., I. o. o. F., will be held in Har- ugari hall.
 The second annual concert and ball of Nutmeg division No. 241, Order of Railroad Photographers of North Amer ica, will be held in Warner hall We'd nesday night.
 The annual reception of Steuben lodge, K. of H., will be held in Haru- gari hall on Thursday night of this week. It is expected that it will eclipse any other ball given by this well known lodge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-02-10
The Late ArthurC. Ront.

At Littleton. Col, on the morning of the fourth inst. occurred the death of Arthur Root of this city.
 MT. Root was for several years a member of the hardware firm of Lins- ley, Root & Co., and a son of Charles F. Root. Three years ago his health failing he withdrew from business and since had been travelling, hoping to re- cover his lost strength. Everything 8 that human power could do has been done without avail and in the early morning among the foot hills of the Rockies, during snow storm, his soul went back to his Maker
 He died a Christian and in peace. He was patient and long suffering. He fought a good fight for life for the sake of his child and his wife, who was his constant nurse and companion, and his strength in his last hours of earthly suffering.
 Arthur Root was true friend and a gentle and loving husband and father and his death at the opening of a happy and prosperous married and business life is particularly sad and pathetic.
 He leaves one brother, John G. Root of New York. The funeral will take place from the residence Of his wife's mother. Mrs. Thomas Dow. SI1 York street, at o'clock to-day.