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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Your Worst Enemy Writing

With the rheumatism is an individual whom,
IL you have Christian spirit, you would for
give. He is, no matter what his delin-
quences, punished enough. Nothing short
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over, he Is in serious peril The disease is
always prone to att ack his heart and kill him
instanter As means of curing this disease
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fessional sanction. Its use in the preliminary
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OF the greatest utility in malariai and kidney
trouble, dyspepsia and liver complaint, con
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the affects OF hardship and exposure in damI
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moter OF appetite and sleep. Give this mn
remedy the persistent trial to which all medi
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Official Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Hon. Board of County Commits
sioners of Idaho county, State OF
Idaho, will meet in special session
at the court house at Mt. Idaho
on Monday, September IA, 1896, at
the hour of 10 o'clock a. M, tor
the purpose of opening bids TO,
bonds, and for the transaction OF
such other business appertaining
thereto as may be brought before
them.
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
A. w. DARLINGTON,
Clerk.
Mt. Idaho, Sept. 1, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
the constitution.

the constitution.
We pledge the peoples party to
the enactment of such legislation
as will fully protect the users of
water, for actual use, and the just
use of the same, and will also pro-
tect in their rights, the settlers
under canals constructed for irri-
CATION purposes.
We demand the immediate abo-
lition of the "fee system" and the
reduction of salaries of state and
county officers to the lowest point
consistent with good services; that
all unnecessary offices be abolished;
that the political, civil and crimi-
nal code of the state be revised in
the interest of efficiency, simplicity
and economy, and that such laws
be passed and when necessary con-
stitutional amendments be sub
mitted at the next session of the
legislature as will accomplish this
result.
We declare that the use of the
public domain for the purpose OF
grazing is subject to the regula-
ton and control of the state. We
further demand state legislation
that will preserve the public ran
ges of the state for the pasturage
of the herds and fiocks of bona
fide residents of Idaho.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
actment of a law making state
county and city warrants in thu
state of Idaho receivable for taxes
at their face value under proper
restrictions.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Denver Items.

Miss Mary White will visit
friends at Baker City, Oregon, be-
fore commencing her winters
school.
Rev. Mann, the Presbyterian
missionary, was over a few days
from the reservation visiting Rev.
Perkins this week.
Rev. Silas Perkins will preach
in Denver next Sunday evening at
8 o'clock, instead of 3 o'clock as
announced on last Sunday. Sub
iect of sermon: Persevere.
Pursuant to the call of the
democratic central committee, the
primary for Denver precinct was
held last Saturday. NJ. l.. Butler
was chosen chairman and j. A
Seeley secretary. Although ii
was midharvest, yet a goodly mum
Der were present, and j. S. Har
riman, William B Patterson, j. G
Doss, Henry Rowe, VIM. Yate
and J. A. Seeley were elected dele
gates to the county convention
J. ]. Murray and o. G. Sheldon
were made the nominees for jus
tees of the peace, and VIM. Yate
was the unanimous choice for con
stable. A unanimous resolution
instructing the delegates for MI
Butler for representative and MI
Patterson for commissioner wa
then passed over the protests
these gentlemen, but the demo
Gratis of Denver precinct are han
moniously inclined to think "
have the right kind of timber ker
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Order to Show Cause.

TN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE COUN-
i ty OF Idaho, State of Idaho. In the matter
of the estate of Charles Climer, deceased.
estate should not be made.
1t appearing to this court by the petition pre-
scented and died by d. A. Wilson, the admins
traitor Of the estate of Charles elmer, deceas-
ed, that 1t is necessary to sell the whole or
some portion of the real estate OF said dece-
dent to pay the debts OF decedent and the ex-
penses and charges of administration. 1t is
therefore ordered by the court that all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased ap-
pear before the said Probate court on Wednes-
day the 2nd day OF September, at ten O'Clock
a. m of said day, at the court room OF said
court, at the court house In the County OF
Idaho, State OF Idaho, to show cause why an
order should not be granted to said admins
traitor to sell so much OF the said real estate as
der be published four successive weeks in the
| IDAHO COUNTY FREE PRESS, newspaper
w. N. SCALES, Probate Judge.
| Dated Aug. s, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Lake Items.

School will begin Monday, Sep
TENDER Z.
A nephew of Jos. Zahner from
Ohio is among the recent arrivals.
S. +. Hamilton and L. S.
Spooner were delegated to attend
the county democratic convention
on the 18th inst.
Miss Maggie White had the i'll
luck to lose her horse while on
the mountains after huckleberries
few days ago. The horse rolled
and broke his neck.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Official Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Hon. Board of County Commits
sioners of Idaho county, State of
Idaho, will meet in special session
at the court house at Mt. Idaho,
in said county and state, on Mon
day, September IA, 1896, at the
hour of 10 o'clock a. M, for the
purpose of making and fixing the
tax levy for the year 1896, and for
the transaction of such other busi-
ness thereunto appertaining as
may be brought before them.
By order of the Board of County
Commissioners.
A. w. TALKINGToN,
Clerk.
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Advertised Letters.

The following is list of the I'M
claimed letters remaining on hand
in post Office at Grangeville, Idaho,
on August 81, 1896; advertised
September 4, 1896:
Levi Bickf ford, Miss Sarah
Brown, Charles Durham, James
II. Grant, Austin Hamrin, Jessie
James, G w Kali, &c Landrum
Jacob Moser, Mrs Il NJ. Noyes
j f Steen, Mrs Charles Williams
In calling for the above mention
advertised.
LEVI MAGEE, P. Nj.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04

Date OF Holding Primaries.
1t is recommended that the primaries to
elect said delegates be held in each precinct on
Saturday, August 80, 1896,
that the polls be opened from to p. m, that
delegates who win attend the convention in
person be elected, in order to avoid proxy
representation far as possible; that the
chairman and clerk of said primaries give GER
tificatesto delegates duly elected; and that
two candidates for Justices of the Peace and
one Constable for each precinct be nominated
at said primary elections.
by order of the Democratic Central Commit
tee of Idaho county, Idaho.
w +. ScHMADEKA, W. W. BRowS
Secretary. Chairman.
Grangeville. July Is, 1906.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Louis Bonacher, II. e. No. 4727.
LAHDUFFIcE AT LEWISTON, lDAHo'i
July %. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the folioWin ns,,
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 w. ho
Clerk of District Court at Mt. Idaho, ldaho
county, Idaho, on Sept. Y, 1895; VIZ
LOUIS BONACHER,
for tine NEA Sw4, SEA Nwl4, and wa NE14'
Sec IA, Twp 2S, N K ], Il NJ. ...
He names the following witnesses 70 Prov
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
bedrick II. Telcher, Cyrus 0verman, GeoTge
w. higgins, James Addison, all OF GrangeVii'e'
Idaho county, Idaho. 49,,
Io-l5 BF. MORRIS, Register
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
NroTIcE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

James II. wann, Il. E. No. S345.
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON. IDAHO,
August "a. 1896. ,
Notice is hereby given that the following
named Sc ttler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim any
that said proof will be made before ClerK.o'
District Court at Mt. Idaho, Idaho county,
Idaho, on Oct. 10, 1896, viz:
JAMES II. WANN, -,>
for the SCI SEX Sec Z, VIZ SWI, SWH SWA
Sec 9, 7 2s, RI, Z y NJ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz.
James ID. galloway, Jacob W. Crooks, Lee
Smith, Thomas B. Allen, all of White Bro
Idaho county, Idaho.
1919 B.F. MORRIS Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04

The new 5-stamp mill on the
Ozark mine in Florence started up
Tuesday for the first time and is
running smoothly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Notice to Clerks of School Dis
tricts.

The clerks OF each school dis
trict are hereby requested to send
to me, at once, the names OF the
trustees of their respective dis
tricts, with the address of each,
and designating the chairman and
clerk of the board.
w. N. SCALES,
Co. Supt.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
Ruined!
You can spoil even StAi2-
Hxg's Best (money-back) tea
by boiling it.

Just as the water begins to
boil, take it off the stove and
put in the tea; let it stand six
or eight minutes-no longer;
then pour it.
No matter what tea you
use, this is the way to make it.
a Sehi1linS g. Cemfs., Sss Fysseises
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
FL. o'KANE,
Merchant Tailor.

Satisfaction Guaranteed.
Prices Reasonable.
Perfect Fit.
The public patronage Is respectfully solicit
cd Call and see samples. One door east OF
Grangcville, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-09-04
AS solid
as a rock.

II there is one thing more
than another the Burlington
Route is proud Of 1t is its
track.
Smooth-solidly built--free
from sharp curves and heavy
q: :! !: :: :: g: 3:
grades, and laid with the
un3fil YYIyu heaviest nd most expensive
HIllllA SlullH steel rails, it is as near per-
21A YY feclion as can be made.
EH5H1ll1zz Add o this that the Bur
lington Is the shortest line
and offers the best service to
Omaha, Kansas City. and st.
Louis and you viii realize
why it Is the PREFERRED
route to the east and south.
A. B. JACKSON,
T.P.A. Spokane, Wash.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
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GALATIA- SPARKS,
By "Pete. :"


Will Brown was down to the Bend
the first of the week.
A good many of our people attended
church at Prairie Center, Sunday.
Did you ever see such nice winter
weather? No, never-well, hardly
even.
Will Fieanes and wife are visiting
their parents, Jas. Brown and wife,
west of town.
L. w. Bronson's new house ia in
the plasterers hands, and will soon be
ready for an old.fashioned house
warming.
To listen to the general converse
ton on Saturday around town, one
would not wonder why it is we have
80 many bad boys.
There was quite row among the
boys at the church door Sunday
night. Someone had better "look {
1eedle ouet." People get tired of be-
ing thus disturbed, and somebody
will get into trouble
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
preaching at the Dunkard church
through the week.

preaching at the Dunkard church
through the week.
Adam Cell, from Rush Co., had
his sister and best lady out to church
Sunday night.
Some one ask Oliver if he knows
where the sock socker to sock the
socks in is kept.
Fred Witte, of Heller. was seen
out repairing doors. and calling on
friends Monday afternoon.
Rev. Isaac Brubaker has again re-
turned to his home in Rice Co., after
two weeks preaching at the church.
Clark Coss, Earnest Sterling Gary
Arnold, Oliver Everirt and their best
ladies attended church at Mt. Pleas
ant Sunday night.
Some people seem to be getting
quite dangerous. Boys, you had bet
ter look little out; some OF these
nights you may have some of the life
taken out of you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

he can commence threshing right
after harvest. Nothing like getting
ready in time, Henry.
Miss Annie 10th, who has been
staying in the Bend all summer, is
home to spend the winter.
Dan Muffett was seen in Boyd last
week. He was little off color, and
did not have his dress suit on.
Boys, look out for a wedding. II
is rumored that T. 81. and 81. w.
will double up after Christmas.
How about this? The republicans
say they did not treat anyone-not
even to one glass of beer or a cigar.
Then they claim they voted the dem
ocratic ticket. Ha, ha!
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
Kansas is ali Right.


Springfield Republican says its time
to let up on Kansas: 'Two great and
virtuous journals published in the high
ly moral cities of New York and
Chicago continue of assault the state
Of Kansas because that commonwealth
preferred at the last election the pop
ulism of Lewelling, Leedy and Doster
to the republcanism of Ingalls,, Cy
Leland and the editor of the Emporia
Gazette.
.sIn answer to the Suns sneers at
the bad eminence of Kansas it
might be said that Kansas provides
school buildings for her children,
which is more than the city of New
York is doing. About $4,000 boys
and girls of school age were turned
away from the school doors last
September in our great metropolis be.
cause there were no accommodations
for them. Now, while we regret that
the populist have carried Kansas, it is
only fair to say that Kansas provides
we'll for the education of her youth.
''Out in Chicago. that model COM
munity by the lake, the Times-Herald
also has fling at Kansas, saying that
she stands condemned at the bar of
public opinion as no state has ever.been
since the Union was formed And all
because she elected the populist ticket
1t might in simple fairness
be we'll to remind Chicago thats pop
ulist though she be, Kansas is years
behind Chicago in breeding class
of thinkers who throw dynamite
bombs at the police.
''Other points of comparison be-
tween Kansas and our two imperial
cities would be interesting. For ex-
ample, there are four times as much
shurch.going in Kansas, in proportion
to the poplation, as there is in New
York and Chicago; four times as much
sobriety; and four times as much
moral cleanliness. IF more than halt
of the people of Kansas want cheaper
money. they have not yet developed
ssfnanciers" who become milfionaires
by railroad wrecking and breaking the
laws. IF Kansas has her PETERS
New York has her Jay Goulds. Ar
observer with half an eye can see al
these things.
$50 let up on Kansas. She viii
worry along with as little fra ction o
the ten commandments as New Yorl
or Chicago"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
BOYD AND VICINITY,

By "Punpernicke and Reporter"
"Whiskers" got the mitten.
Is Frank Juttner love sick. [ guess
emit"
Anton Schenk is making sourkraut
at Olmitz.
Andy Mantz was visiting in Oh
mitz Saturday.
John Smiths daughter was visiting
at Harper's last week.
Nick LIGHTER still hauls milk to the
Olmitz skimming station.
''Sorrel Top" was in to see his
sweetheart, Thursday last.
Chas. z. is holy terror, and says
he will soon be an angel.
Haberman and Bothwack want to
buy hog for Christmas dinner.
Yockmandad got word from his
girl up Blood creek the other day.
photographs of the Olmitz church,
Skinner, and other buildings were
taken last week.
Nick Lindsay was away shucking
corn. When he left he had 50 and
came back with 81 See?
Henry Boyle says Franz Juttner
wants to get that separator fixed, go
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
From the Leader

The hunters from Kansas City who
are coming here to kill jack rabbits
for the Kansas City poor, will arrive
Sunday night.
It becomes our sad duty this week
to record the death of Mrs. Eta Rem
inert, beloved wife of III. Remmert,
northwest of town. Mrs. Remmert
died yesterday morning after confne-
ment
Will Willms has been given a posi-
ton as assistant in the Citizens bank.
This is a good opening for the young
man and he will doubtless improve his
opportunities SO that in time he may
rise to position of greater honor and
trust.
Amos johnson writes from Crippl e
Greek that he is In the mountains
prospecting and having fine time.
He says the country agrees with him
splendidly and that he getting fat.
Our readers need not be surprised if
Amos comes back a bloated mine
owner.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
GRANT TOWNSHIP.
By"Gariic and Saurkraut.' u


&. Whaley is gathering his corn.
G. III. Speck is putting up an ice
house.
G. S. Emery finished sowing wheat
last week.
Shooting match at Olmitz Satur-
day the 18th.
A. J. McAllister was doing business
in Olmitz last Saturday.
The boys who went away to husk
corn, are returning home.
Adolph Hampel now furnishes
milk to the Olmitz skinner.
AIonzo Harper and j. B. Wigton
were up near Galatia last Sunday.
Hello there: "Pumpkin-pie aud Re
sDorter" that's-snuf" don't you say it
again.
Put White says his corn will make
about 30 bushels to the acre; the hail
or hoppers did not bother his corn
much.
Leap year is almost gone, and our
''old maids" are still sold maids" and
most likely to remain so if they don't
spunk up little.
We notice plenty of hoppers in the
prairie grass still; better set fire to
your grass and burn them up if you
don't want them to take your crops
next year.
Coyotes are getting quite numerous
up this way. j. Boyle, (the Blood
creek scout) is getting after them
with :. his bloodhound, shotgun and
double,barreled self cocker.
Fearing that she will be beaten out
of her widower, one old maid has CALI
ed some of the younger maidens real
low down names. Better look out,
you may be called on to prove what
you say. which well know you can't do.
A literary and debating society was
organized at District No. 85 on the
evening of the 18th. The next meet
ing will be on The evening of the 18th,
and everyone is invited to come out
and help us along. Question for de-
bate next night: Resolved-That there
is more profit in cattle raising than in
swine raising. Chief disputants, at
hrmative, A. J. McAllister; mega tive,
A. E. Wigton.
You fellows down there at the
Bend gave the voters of our township
a grand send-of by publishing to
the world we sold our votes at the
late election for a drink of liquor.
Now just you come up this way and
give us a call, we will give you a
button for your kindness, and next
year when you again run for Office we
will give yeu all our votes-onlY they
will be the wrong way to count you
in. But that is the way with hoggish
people; give them the little finger
and they will take the whole hand.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
ABOUT ELLINwOoD.
The Advocate says:

Inc Advocate says:
Herman Wenke had span of mules
stolen from his pasture last Saturday
night.
Died:-Mrs Remmert, wife of III.
Remmert of northeast of town,
Tuesday December 9th of childbirth
hemorhage. Deceased was in her 18th
year.
Mrs. Annie Young, daughter of
Mrs. Herbert Sprinkler and two of her
children are reportd as having the
diphtheria and their home has been
quarrentined.
j. l.. Ruddick was called to Seymour
Indiana Friday morning by telegram
announcing the death of his father
which occurred there late Wensda y
evening. -
H.J. Rcetzel received his certificate
as presidential elector from Billy Ed
wards last Friday. 1t is a handsome
document and will be highly cherished
by 81. ]. during the remainder of his
days. He is the first democratic pres
idential elector ever chosen from the
6OtOutn 1dTS0SL Ill
the country will be the last, Is
the "big seventh" will be no more by
the time of the twentieth century quad.
reinriel struggle.
Lie. Nazer. one of the south sides
industrious farmers, lost his life last
Friday by falling from a windmill
tower. The vane had blown from the
mill and it was his intention to go up
and fix it, but just as he was merging
through the man hole in the platform
he lost his hold and fell to the ground
80 feet below. When near the ground
his body struck water tank, which
caused the breaking of both leggs and
one arm and threw him heavily back.
ward to the ground. his head striking
first, which member was badly crushed
by conclusion. Death was instanta-
neous.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
Thompson's Military Band.

Thompson's Military Band.
At the opera house December 28,
under the auspices of the Epworth
League.
PRoGRAM-PART FIRST.
1 March ssNorthl and" W, Paris Chambers
2 Overture Poet and Peasant Suppl
2 Quartette for four horns Come where my love
lies dreaming. .McCray. Friend, Nolan and
Read.
8 Song and Dance Schott "Lili and LOU. Hall
Baritone Solo .'Napo.itaine. .....H. E. Whittier
6 An Old Fashioned Jig 'John A. Nolan By.
IL. cIeuelic2
Grand Selection from ''n Troyatore'' Virdi
Prof. Hennessey.
PART SECOND.
March ''2nd Regt". Hall
Waltzes "Mia Bella' Otto Roeder
Dance aTomah' Thomas
Piccolo Solo "sweet Brides" Cox
Master George Plank.
Vocal Solo ION Venice Waters
.......... Miss Lottie Booth, Band aceomp.
6 Hibernian Beauties. Air. by w. 8. Ripley
Grand Selection from ]. P. Sousa's '.New Opera
1880 Ell captain
Admission-Io and rs cents. 10
cents for reserved seats.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17

A good story is told on rather ner-
vous young lady. Yesterday she was
at the crossing while the trainmen
were doing some switching. AS the
train was backed up one of the brake
men shouted to the other: slump onto
her when she comes by; run her down
behind the elevator and cut her in two
and bring the head end up to the de
pot" It is said the young lady jumped
up and down and yelled murder as
loud as she could.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-12-17
DISTRICT NO. %.
From Peggy

From ''Peggy-"
Weather Is quite favorable for all
sereals.
Miss Ella Brupnemeyer left for
Stafford City last Monday.
Rev. M. Keller aud wife are up
from Mcpherson visiting an d also