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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-12-25
Tho Bank Case Again.

Under q recent date there ap-
peared in several of the county
papers an article referring to re-
cent decision of the supreme court
of this state, in the case of Holt &
Rice vs.. Bank of Camas prairie.
The report above referred to
contains the following statement:
"After trial in the lower court a
year ago last summer the FREE
PRESS said:
"'This case was a hard fought
one. The jury was out four hours.
On the first ballot the jury stood
five to seven for the plaintiffs and
on the last ballot nine to three.
The theory OH which the verdict
was finally reached was that al
though the bank had paid the
money to Mr.. Rice, it had not ex-
ercised the precaution necessary
to protect the other members of
the firm, and therefore should be
required to pay it second time. "
In justice to Mr.. Rice, to whom
the payment is claimed to have
been made, we'publish the follow
ing statement signed by the jury
men who rendered the verdict:
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
The statement in the FREE PRESS
of July s, 1895, that the jury in
the case of Holt & Rice against
the Bank of Camas Prairie, found
a verdict on the ground that al
though the bank had paid the
money to Mr.. Rice, it had not
used due precaution to protect the
other members of the firm, is alb
solately false, and we hereby Ger.
tify, being the jurymen, that we
found that the bank did not pay
the money, viz: 1850 to Mr.. Rice
and the verdict was rendered OF.
this belief. (Signed.) d. T. Kin
kaid, r. H. Farris, Halsey Wick.
ham, Charles Hughes, Charles
Maughmer, s. T. Calder, Il. M
Bibb.
Idaho county, Idaho, Aug '95
! The supreme court in rendering
it's decision did not comment or
the evidence in any manner, as
the following quotation from theil
opinion will show:
"The court refrains from any com
"ments upon the evidence il
"this case upon either side, fol
| "the reason that on account O
! "errors in law committed by tn,
"court during the progress of tn,
"trial, the judgment of the cour
u "below must be reversed, ant
"the case sent back for new
u "trial."
From this it is clearly seen tha
the lower court was reversed OF
q point of law, and not on th'
, facts in the case.
The statement herein published
signed by the jurymen who rem
dered the verdict in the trial o
the case in the district court, wa
obtained for the purpose of contra
dieting the article appearing il
> the FREE Press on July 8, 1895
, from which the quotation frs
given was taken, as that articl
seems to have been written for tn
purpose of creating a prejudic'
\ against the plaintiff Mr.. Rice, an,
in favor of the Baak of CANA
Prairie, and seems from the abov'
. statement of the jurymen to b.
without foundation.
. G.. T.. HOIr.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-12-25
Entertainment.

A literary entertainment will be
given by the young folks in Lake
district on the evening of January
e, at the school house for the bene-
mt of the school district. Baskets
will be prepared by the young
ladies and sold at auction; the pur-
chasers, besides getting good sup
per, will be given a ticket and
number for dance to be held az
ter the exercises are over. Those
not buying baskets and wishing to
join in the dance will be charged
5O cents for q number. Admis-
sion free. Program next week. y
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-12-25
Now pay taxes.
This is Christmas dayl
Merry Xmas to everybody.

! Merry Xmas to everybody.
| A. F. Parker, notary public.
The legislature convenes Mon.
day, January 4.
Our merchants did an enormous
business this week.
Taxes are delinquent ON Mon
day, January 4, 1897.
Can you afford to do without
the FREE PRESS at 80 per year?
Chas. Flynn was a visitor from
Clearwater side last week to pay
taxes and buy supplies.
BoRN.-In Lewiston, Idaho,
December IA, 1896, to the wife OF
w. Havernick, daughter.
We will take all the barley, oats
and wheat you can bring on back
subscriptions to the FREE PRESS.
Steve Fem is an applicant for
the post Office at White Bird to
succeed the late A. J. McQuade.
F. f. Mix arrived from Moscow
Monday and left for Florence Tues
day to resume work ON the Red
Bird mine.
Jas. McCaffery, of Florence
spent a few days in town this
week and returned yesterday to
develop his mines during the
winter.
Miss Agusta Ehrendrich arrived
last Friday from Plattsmouth,
Nebraska, and will remain on a
protracted visit with the family ol
A. +. Parker.
IF you have no brick chimney
in your house get Day & Bunnel
to make you chimney of galvan
lied iron. They stand the besr
and are cheaper than brick.
We are are a little overstocket
in tinware, and SO propose to give
to every customer who buys $1.O(
worth of goods, a coffee pot, tes
pot, bucket or milk pan.-DAY &
BUNNELL.
The suit of ]. w. Murphy
against Ernest Smith was trans
ferred by change of venue from
the court of Justice Woodward t,
that of Justice Bonebrake. TIL,
amount involved is $6.
Some of Artist Hanson's picture
taken along Salmon river will b.
published in the next report of tn
U. =. geological survey. TIL
pictures were sent to the depart
,ment by L. A. Osborne, of For
Smith, Arkansas.
It may be just as well if tn
commissioners will 60 a little slov
in the matter of appointing
county attorney and county schoo
superintendent for the present
, In our judgment these matters vii
require Legislative ratification, an
there is no pressing necessity fo
premature action by our count
commissioners.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-12-25

Since the decision of the supreme
court. reversing the decision Of the
DISTRICT court in the case of
Holt and Rice and Rhoads
VS.. The Bank of Camas Prairie,
seven of the twelve jurymen have
come forward with a criticism of
the arti lie published in the FREE
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-12-25

Agricultural Experiment Station, Grange
willie, Idaho. CHAs. MCCREADY, Observer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
FALLS CHURCH.

The Fairfax County Teachers Association
(coloreO met in the county public school
house at Falls Church in it's annual meet
ing, with the president, A. T. Shirley, in the
chair, and H. T. White secretary. All the
present officers were reelected, with the
exception of the vice president, Miss Lilly
b. Hopkins being elected to fill that Office
Papers bearing upon the different subjects
were read as follows: "How to Teach Writ
ing" Miss L. B. Hopkins; How to Teach
Elementary Grammar" Miss F. A. Sink
field; what Benefits Have Been Derived
From the Association" Mr.. H. 7. White
hers by Mr.. T. w. Hyson and his pupils
The association adjourned to meet again at
Ba!ley's Cross Roads in September.
Mrs. Hepburn of Washington, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Emma Dougherty
returned home Saturday
Mr.. E.. ]. Birch Of West Washington has
rented the house belonging to Mrs. ]. E.
Febrey for the summer.
A large audience was present Saturday
night to hear the lecture of Mr.. Ennis of
Washington on the Atlanta exhibition. The
lecture was interspersed with appropriate
music furnished by quartet composed of
Miss Matilda Rawlings, Mr.. Frank New
man, Miss Sue Riddle and Mr.. S. H. Thorn
burg. Mrs NJ. M. Erwin also rendered sew
eral instrumental solos.
Mrs. Barbara Thompson has leased the
enc year.
Miss Josephine Ryan of Washington has
rented the house belonging to Mrs. E. H.
Flagg a West End.
The house belonging to Mr.. w. o. Berry
man has been rented by Mrs. Alice Brom-
vel of Washington, who moved out the
10th of April.
DIR. w. S. Bell was in town last week:
lis house on Broad street has been rented
to Mr.. c. w. Jones of the War Depart
ment of Washington for the summer.
A lamp belonging to Mr.. d. o. Munson
exploded Saturday evening, doing consider
able damage. Mr.. Munson, by his vigorous
efforts. succeeded in extinguishing the
flames in time to prevent the house from
catching on fire. His loss amounted to
about $50.
The Junior Order of American Mechanics
met Monday evening with a large number
OF members present. One candidate was
initiated into the order, and one was elect
ed to membership.
Pioneer Lodge held an interesting meeting
Tuesday evening. A delightful program in
charge of Mr.. Ed. Ball, was rendered as
follows Clarinet solo, Mr.. Maurice Tram
nell; recitation, The Story of a Race"
Miss Emma Garner; vocal solo, Miss Cora
Cooksay; mouth organ solo, with banjo ac-
compartment, Mr.. J. C. Wilson: vocal
quartet. Messrs. John Newton, Ed. Ball.
John Mckillen and George Birch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
BROOkLAND.

There was a lively base ball game yes
terday evening between the Government
Printing Office and the Brcokland teams, on
large open space in South Rrookland.
Much enthusiasm was shown on both sides,
and each seemed determined to win. The
score, after four innings was Government
Printing Office, 5, and Brokland, T. The
victorious team was heartily cheered and
congratulated by its many friends in this
suburb. The team deserved much praise for
its earnest work, especially that done by
Mr.. F. Grady and Mr.. John Painter. Those
Of the Brookland team are: Catcher, Mr..
F. Grady; pitcher, Mr.. John Painter; Sec
ond base Mr.. Harry Cooley; short stop, Mr..
T., Iglehart; third base, Mr.. Homer
Fisher; left field, Mr.. ]. Adams; first base,
Mr.. Albert Burr; right field, Mr.. Norval
Burr; center field, MIR. w. Carter
The new home of Mr.. VIM. Bailey is
nearing completion.
Mr.. c. X. Finckel, accompanied by his
eighth grade pupils, went for another en-
jcyable geological expedition yesterday
This time they sought specimens of va
rious formations north of the Soldiers
Home, where much desirable material was
found. The pupils are much interested in
this work, which gives to the study of geol-
ogy real life and pleasure.
At the first meeting in May, Brookland
Lodge, !. o. o. F., will hold an "open
house" for its many friends This will be
the grand Visitation to Brookland and many
prominent officers are expected. A pleas
ing program is being prepared for the
guests.
Rehearsals are now in progress for the
children's operetta, 1.-THE Katydids" The
children show Improvement at each rehear-
sal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23

conscientious performance of their duties
as singers of "the songs of Zion"
The first rehearsal of section D, which
includes the choirs already organized in the
Warner Memorial, Mt. Pleasant Congrega-
tional, Western Presbyterian, Peck Memorial,
Congress Street M. p, Nineteenth Street
Baptist. First Baptist, Union NJ. E., West
Street Presbyterian. Gay Street Baptist and
Berean Baptist churches, will be held Fri
day evening at the Western Presbyterian
Church, II street between 10Th and Goth
streets northwest, at Z 80 O'clock
beginning with Friday evening" May 1,
rehearsals of the four sections will be held
simultaneously on Friday evenings until
further notices. at places yet to be announced.
Mr.. Stands Mission.
Mr.. Miles M. Shand. president of the local
union, and chairman Of the '96 entertain
ment committee has gone to Sinking
Springs, Pa, where he will address a county
convention of Pennsylvanians in the interest
of the Washington convention. Mr.. Shand
IS an active worker in the society of the
calvary Baptist Church, which will enter
tain the Pennsylvania delegation during its
stay here at convention time, and he will
have something to say to his prospective
guests of the preparations for their recep-
ton, which are being planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
IIERNDON.

A reunion Of schoolmates was held with
Miss Ethel Mankin Friday evening Those
present were Misses Grace Stephenson
Maude Count. Daisy Leonhardt, Mary
Buell., Annie Albaugh, Callie Cox, Annie
Robey, May Bready, Edith Dyer, Carrie
Ven Deusen, Edith Bready. and Messrs.
i. l.. Robey, Will Elgin, Carl Whaley VIII
Bready, Ed. l.. Garritt and Percy Starr.
w. +. Middleton has purchased of Jas
Robey, through p. B. Buell. two building
lets on Station street, adjoining the prop
erty of w. i. Robey, and has sold one of
the lots to DR.. Geo. H. Townsend of Wash
ington. DR.. H. A. johnson of the War De-
Partment is now occupying "Idlewild," his
summer residence, recently purchased from
Mr.. Sheriden.
The Y. p. s. c. E. Union of Northern vir-
ginia will hold the annual meeting with
the society on May %.
Miss Katie Groh, who has been spending
the winter In Washington, returned home
last Saturday.
Gen. VIM. Urich received a severe kick on
his head from a vicious horse Tuesday
morning. DIR. Russell, who attended him.
stated that the lack of shoe on the horses
foot was all that saved his life.
Mr.. Geo. Kendrick of the War Depart
ment has moved into his summer residence
here
The commencement exercises of the Hern-
Con public schools will take place in Gen.
trail Hall on the evening of the oath in
slant.
The marriage of Miss Edith s. Dyer of
Herndon and Mr.. Chas. F. Cummins of
Washington, D. c.. will take place at the
M. E. Church May 6, at ii am. On the
same date at IL M, in the Congregational
Church, Miss Edith NJ. Bready and Mr.. E.
L. Robey will be married.
The Washington conference of Congrega-
tional churches will meet with the church
here in May.
The Ladies' Aid held a special meeting
last week with Mrs. Sweetser. Among
matters of business IL was decided to give
musical and literary entertainment in
May, and committee Of ladies was APP
pointed to make the necessary arrange
F. A. Van Deusen, Mrs. Fred. Averill
Misses Mamie Bready and Daisy Leon
hardt Others present We're Mrs. ]. K Ma
son. Mrs Geo. L. Lewis, Mrs. c. NJ. Bur-
ton, Mrs Simonds, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs.
Mcneil. Mrs. Yount and Mrs Sweetser.
The Cleaners met last week with Mrs
Dutton.
Mr.. Thomas Teppett, a section hand on
the railroad, fell from a truck while it was
in quite rapid motion just after the even
ing train left the station here Thursday.
The wheels passed over one of his legs,
dislocating the ankle joint.
Mr.. Nelson Follin, living near Colvin
Run, lost his house by fire Thursday of
last week. The same day Mr.. Ben. Cock
erelrs house was burned, but the contents
saved.
Mr. Berry Harrison of F'Ioris and Miss
Mamie Holden of near Manassas were
married Thursday afternoon. A reception
was given in the evening at the residence
of the grooms mother near Floris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
ROCKVILLE.

In the orphans court Tuesday the wills
OF Joseph F. Burr and VIM. H. Price were
filed for probate and record. Letters tes-
tamentary on thepersonal estate of Josiah
W. Jones, deceased, were granted to Josiah
w. Jones, the executor named in the will !;
bond, 100000. Letters Of administration
eta on the personal estate of Josiah
Pearce, deceased, were granted to Mary
Pearce; bond, $780, Letters of administra-
ton on the estate of Julius NARROW, de-
ceased, were granted to Elias P. NARROW
and Howard Nee. NARROW, the remuneration
of the other heirs of deceased having been
filed; bond, $4,000 Letters of administra-
ton on the personal estate of Richard W.
Jones. deceased, were granted to Emma
Jones; bond, 81 200. Silas A. Bell. admins
traitor of James T. Bell, deceased, filed an
inventory of the personal estate of deceased
and was authorized to sell the same at pub
lie or private sale. Caroline NJ. Magruder,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
SANDY SPRING.

The Horticultural Society held its first
meeting in 1896 a Failing Green, with Mr.
and Mrs. Charles H. Brooke. Henry C. Hal
lowell presided. with assistance in putting
the various questions from the vice presi-
dent. Roger B. Farquher, and Mrs. Charles
Iddings sustained her previous reputation
as an admirable secretary. The guests were
Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Kelly and sons of
Washington, DR.. and Mrs. Charles Faruuhar
and the Misses CroweI Adjourned to Fair
Hill. the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
Kirk.
The Phrenaskeia was recently entertained
by Miss Virginia NJ. Stabler. The subject,
Resolved, That men be deprived of the
right of suffrage was debated by R. Bent
ley Thomas and Harold B. Stabler on the
affirmative side of the question and Misses
on the negative. A vote on the merits of the
debate awarded the victory to the young
men, who displayed considerable ingenuity
in argument. The May meeting will be at
the home Of Misses Emile and Salle Brooke
The Sandy Spring Cycle Club, as 1t has de-
cided TO style itself, has forty-two on its
roll, although only fortnight old Its first
ride came off on Friday afternoon, but
owing to the extremely warm day, not half
Of the members participated.
Olney Grange Hall was well filled on the
evening of its regular monthly meeting last
week, the entertainment having been made
public. A play, entitled Per Telephone"
was rendered in a spirited manner by Mrs
Harry w. Davis, Miss Wilhelmina Laird
Miss ALA Waters, Roger b. FarQuhar jr,
r. Bentley Thomas and John E Muncaster
Among arrivals we note Mr.. and Mrs
Thos. Russell and Miss Ellen Russell of
Frederick county, Henry NJ. Murray of Anne
Arundel Miss Isabel Miller of Philadelphia
the venerable Mrs Wendell and Miss Edith
| Woodward of Washington, Miss Adele
Stabler and Miss Haviland of Baltimore
The family of Prof. William Taylor Thorn
has returned to Mt. Airy from Washington
Absentees have been Mrs. Jos. T. Moore,
in Baltimore; Miss Alice T. Stabler, in
Washington; Misses Alice G. Stabler, Miss
Clara P. Moore, Edward R. Newton and
Caleb Stabler attended the wedding last
Thursday, in Alexandria, of their cousin,
Miss Lucy Ramsay, and Mr.. Talliaferro of
Wyoming. Miss Hannah p. Chandler is
still in Massachusetts, and Mr.. Isaac Harris
horne in Texas.
The committee of Friends having charge
of Sherwood School have reappointed Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
.HYATTSVtLLE.

A number of indignant republicans who
favored the denomination of Representative
ChaS. E. Coffin for Congress at the recent
primary held at Bladensburg assembled
at Grand Army Hall last evening for the
purpose of entering vigorous protest
against Delegate George Holmes and other
supporters of Sidney E. Mudd for the
course adopted at the late primary and
county convention
Vigorous speeches were made by Mai.
NJ. V. Tierney. Mr.. Ferdinand G. Hall, one
of the colored delegates on the Coffin ticket;
Capt. Bartlett, Mr. H. Is. Fowler, Mr.. Thoss
II. Latimar. Rev. D. A. Mcdonald, colored
divine, and Mr.. Geo. N. Walker. The fol-
lowing resolutions offered by Capt. c. G..
Gordon were unanimously adopted, after
accepting brief clause offered by Capt.
Bartlett in regard to being Independent of
supporting the nominees of the Marlboro
convention: I'VE, the citizens of Bladens-
burg district, No. 2, Prince Georges county,
Nd, do most emphatically denounce the
action of George Holmes at the primary
held in this place on Saturday, the 18th in
slant, in attempting to deprive our people
of free and fair ballot by his arbitrary
ruling and disorderly conduct, and we fur
ther denounce his aiders and abettors in
trying to aid him in disfranchising the
voters Of this district and causing the dis
graceful seer es that followed
I'VE further denounce the action of the
county convention in not allowing the fol-
lowing delegates, NJ. V. Tierney. C. C. Cor
don, Ferdinand Hail. Burdett Gully and
Charles Jackson, their seats in the said
convention, they having been duly elected:
and seating the following self-constituted
delegation: Edwin B. Garges, George
Holmes, Emanuel Simms, Prince E. Stubs
and Thomas Lancaster
I'VE further learn with regret and shame
that the county convention of Prince
Georges delegated its power and authority
to name delegates to the congressional con-
ventlon to citizen of another county. We
further denounce the action of the county
convention of Prince Georges in not in
dorslng a colored man for delegate to the
st. Louis convention. Therefore, be it re-
solved, That we, the citizens in mass meet
ing assembled, view with shame such pro-
ceed1nss on the part of the delegates SO
selected to represent our county. and such
actions by the said convention as reflec-
ton upon our people and disgrace to our
county, and we hold ourselves absolved
from supporting the nominees Of the MARI
boro' convention
Upon motion of Capt. Bartlett the dele
cation headed by Maj. Tierney were cor
daily in1orsed for their actions at Upper
Marlboro. rs
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Mary S. Hallowen principal for the ensuing

year.
The engagement of Miss Emile T. Brooke
and Robert Coulter of Baltimore has been
announced.
The family Of Ernest Iddings has moved
into the home they occupied here before 60
ing TO Philadelphia, several years since.
Miss Lille b. Stabler has been appointed
teacher of Oakley public school, vice Emile
I. Brooke, resigned.
John A. Needles of Baltimore has rented
Ior the summer Marden, the home Of Misses
Alice and Beatrice Tyson. The former is
now In Altoona, and the latter will shortly
san for Europe. Mrs. Harriet Kirk of Phil
adelphia, Miss Sarah Needles and Richard
L. bentley and family of Baltimore and
William Lea and family of Wilmington ex-
pect to spend portion, or the whole, of the
time from June till September in Sandy
Spring.