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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
FoRTY.six MARRIAGES A DAY.
A Novel BretOu Custom with Many Pic
turesque and Mirthful Features.

novel bretOu Custom with Many Pic.
turesqus and Mirthful Features.
The peasants of Brittany and their
quaint dress and customs have long
furnished rich material for the artists
and writers who flock thither in sum-
mer. 1t is in the winter, howev.
or, when the painters and frivo.
lous Parisians have fitted homeward,
that unique ceremony takes place in
thH picturesque commune of Plougastel.
Since time immemorial, says the New
York World, it has been the custom
there not to marry during Advent, and
80 early in January each year there is
day set apart for the wholesale we'd
ding of those who have succeeded in
arranging their affairs of the heart
during the holy season. The number
of couples united on these occasions is
generally above a score, but the record
was broken this year when forty-six
were married in a single day.
There is no better example of tho
proverbial thriftiness of the Bre.
tons than this custom. The fami-
lies of the young people com.
bine and secure from the inn.
keepers a considerable abatement in
the cost of the eatables and drinkables
which are consumed in large quantities
after the ceremony. A great number of
people from neighboring towns are al.
ways present at this annual knot-tyinp.
which is made exceedingly attractive
by the picturesque costumes of the par
Elephants. The maidens wear white
caps from which stream long, bright
colored ribbons. Their dresses are
trimmed with gold fringe or yellow
satin, and they wear light green or
greenish yellow aprons. About the
waist is bound a gold-fringed sash Of
blue silk. THO men wear short trousers
OF brown cloth, round jackets Of va
rious shades of blue, worsted belts OF
the same color, green vests and black
hats ornamented with white and blue
ribbons.
The religious ceremony is preceded
by the civil one ut the Marie, or town
hall. At this, in order to conform with
the French law, it is necessary to read
to each couple that lengthy portion of
the code which relates to marriage. The
strain upon the voice of M. Nicole, the
mayor, was so great at the last occasion
that he was compelled to devote two
entire forenoons to the forty-six
couples.
After the ceremony at the church the
newly welded pairs, observing IN
ancient custom, proceed in body to q
shrine OF great antiquity outside the
village, after which they scatter among
the wine shops of the town, where
feasts have been prepared for them and
their guests. This year the accommoda-
tions were insufficient, and many ate in
tents. The fetes which follow the wed.
dings last a week and are marked by q
vast consumption of food and drink, the
singing Of Breton songs, and general
mirth and jollity.
For generations none of the inhabi
tants has ever married outside of Plou
gastel, for he or she who seeks a mate
In the world beyond the narrow bounds
of the commune is cond smncd to DOR,
petual and complete ostracism -.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
Long Hollow Notes.
Have you seen Wickham's new
buggv? It's a dandy all right.

Have YOU seen Wickham's new
buggy? Its dandy all right.
Anthong Nelson made another
trip to Florence last week with
freight.
Mattox Bros. are preparing to
make large run this season with
their IL foo. header.
Jas. Russell is preparing to
spend the rest of the summer in
the mines. Mr.. Harmon has
leased his farm.
Mrs. Stephens and daughter, spent
Monday and Tuesday huckleberry-
ing in the vicinity of the toll gate
south of Mt. Idaho.
j. c. Stephens headed his barley
on Thursday and Friday of last
week, and began heading his wheat
on Wednesday of this week.
Geo. Schmadeka Jr. has pur-
chased a new binder and is busy
harvesting his wheat crop, which
he will store away for feeding
purposes.
AL Chase arrived Friday for a
load of merchandise for Browns
store at Stuart, and will return
Thursday for another load for the
same place.
Manuel Sebastian and wife re-
turned from an outing to Warm
Springs on Tuesday. They report
a good time, no game of any dis
cription except a chicken hawk.
Long Hollow, August A, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
Keuterville items.

Ben Berger made trip to KeE.
drick last week.
Frank Wright starts for Palouse
City today after a stacker.
Commencincing with Aug. 10,
we are to have daily mail.
S. Goldstone, the popular mer-
chant of Cottonwood, was taking
in the sights in our burg last week.
The heavy rain last night will
improve the crops little. They
are looking we'll but will not be
heavy.
The usual exodus to the Palouse
country has commenced. VIM.
Entrup and several others having
gone.
Tho woods have been full OF
huckleberry hunters the past week.
The crop has been an unusually
large one.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

The Shakers are = Happy Community
II Is said. but the shaker who shakes because
he can't help 1t is by no meansa happy In.
dividusl. So shakes the person troubled with
chiils aud fever The quivering and shudder-
ing sensati on is followed by no less a plague.
namely, burning fever. which Is followed by q
preparation bath that leaves the unhappy
sufferer las weak as a cat," most unfortn-
nate simile, by the way as the cat for its size,
is particularly muscular animal. Under the
above circumstances vital stamina is soon
used up. What will recuperate III Hostetter $
Stomach Bitters, which eradicates malarial
constipation and dyspepsia. the Bitters is ad
mirably adapted. No less eficacious and
thorough is 1t for kidney trouble, nervo usness.
three times day
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

~ = Rus Sian Earthquake Story. 49,
A Russian journal, with a name that
DO one with only one tongue in his
head would attempt to pronounce,
gives a story from Khorosan that we
have some difficulty in accepting. A
certain carter relates that on leaving
the town of Kutschan on January II he
heard loud subterranean noises. He
looked back and saw the air filled with
clouds of smoke and dust and says
that when they cleared away there
was no town left. The consular agent
in Kutschan has written to friend in
Ashahabad that on the same date he
felt strong shock of earthquake, ran
ont into the street and behold the
whole place disappear in an immense
chasm in the Garth. Why he did not
disappear, too, we do not understand,
and we wonder whether the 'vodlsi" in
that part of the world is as strong al
the EARTHQUAKES
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

Freidenrich be, and the same is
hereby increased upon stock mer-
chandise $4,000, and the assessor
hereby ordered to enter said in
crease upon the assessment roll
of 1896.
1t is further ordered that the as
sessment upon the improvements
upon real estate remain as same
now stands upon the assessment
roll.
In the matter of the assessments
of Wyatt & Ross, Whitman &
Rauch, Jos. F. Arlington, J. H.
Bowles and Surridge Bros: 1t is
hereby ordered that said parties
have their assessments raised and
increased as follows:
Wyatt & Ross, 100 SIX cattle ........ .. $1l0O 90
' 100 beef cattle. ......... 1000 90
whitman Rauch, $50 stk cattle 2550 90
yos ,. + Abingdon, 80 SIX cattle ....... 5So GO
4work horses ............. " W
surridge Bros. 100 stock cattle .. ... 1860 90
In the matter of the assessments
of Aram & Jones, A. Berg, Seth
Jones ST., Dennis Holland, L. M.
SOtin and the Bank of Camas
Prairie: 1t is hereby ordered that
said parties assessment remain
upon the assessment roll as same
were previous to the notice on in
intention to raise same, and that
said assessment be not raised.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned until the
second Monday in September,
to-wit: September IA. 1896.
WALTER s. CLARKE,
Attest: Chairman.
A. w. TALKIrGToN, Clerk.
By w. N. Knox, Deputy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

The Denver Planning mill make
all kinds of furniture.
Rock bottom prices at George
Browns, Stuart, Idaho.
Screen doors and screen win.
dows at Day & Bunnell's.
Go to Magee's for ice cold soda
water, milk shake, lemonade, etc.
Republican county convention
at Cottonwood tomorrow, Satur-
day.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07


Alta meeting OF the Democratic County Cen
trail Committee Of Idaho county, Idaho, held
at Grangeville, idaho, on Saturday, June 6,
1896, in pursuance of the power and authority
conferred on said committee by the Demo-
cratic county committee of 1894, 1t was unani-
mously ordered that the county convention of
the Democratic party of said county be held at
Grangeville, Idaho, on
Saturday, September 12, 1895,
at O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of nominal
ing candidates for the following offices, to-wit:
One Senator to the Fourth Session of the
State Legislature.
Two Representatives to the Fourth Session
of the State Legislature.
One Sheriff.
One Assessor.
One Treasurer.
One Probate Judge and ex-officio Supt OF
Public Instruction.
One Coroner.
One Surveyor.
Three County Commissioners.
Also for the appointment of a County Cen
trail Committee to serve for the ensuing two
years, and for the transaction of such other
business as may be brought before the conven-
ton.
The apportiointment of delegates to said con-
ventOn was based as follows:
One delegate for each precinct polling ten
votes or less for the Democratic candidate for
governor at the general election of 1894; and
for the larger precincts, one delegate for each
ten votes and fraction of five cast for the same
candidate at said election.
Ga ran nj In 10 foil
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
IIc Would 10 Careful.

A pompous little German is said by
the New Yorl, Herald to be construct
ing building for the storage of salt
meats. 1t is one of his pcculiarities. as
It is of pompous people generally. that
he loves to give orders ON all occasions.
Ills frequent and needless intorfer-
cnco with the work has secured the ILL
will of the worls:acn. The other day
the German remarked to one of the ma
sons, n man of ready wit:
Il say, Mike, | want you to be very
careful not to lcafc any holes in dot
foundation, because l am going to hat
dot cellar filed nit meat, and l don't
want dc rats to get in; do you scc?"
"Oh, that's all right, sir" answered
Mike, good-naturcdly ''if l do happen
70 lave n hole or two between the
stones, I'll lave en- big enough for the
eats to get in after the rats, SO yezp
have no ravson to worrv."
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
Printing Outfit for Sale.

Having put in new material I
now offer at private sale a 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
all particulars and will be sold at
a big sacrifice for cash.
A. +. PARKER,
Grangeville, July 9, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
NOTICE FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Louis Bonacher, II. +. No. ATT
LAND FFIcE AT LEWISTON IDAHO
July %. 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his Intention
to make final proof in support OF MS cialm
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF District Court at Mt. Idaho. Idaho
county, Idaho, on Sept. u, 1896, viz:
LOUIS BONACHER,
for tine NEN Sw1x, SE14 Nwl4, and Wa NEA
Sec IA, Twp 2s, N Il, + b NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
bedrick H. Telcher, Cyrus overman, George
W. higgins, James Addison, all OF Grangevilie
I0.l5 b. f. MORRIS, Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
GOVERNOR PARKER !
The Democracy Of Idaho County En-
dorSeS Aaron ?. Parker.
WANTS ECONOMY In STATE AFFAIRS
The Delegation to Stay With Him
From the TurnlOOse.

from the TurnlOOSe.
The democratic county conven
ton called to elect nine delegates
to the state convention at Boise
on August 8, met here Saturday
August l, and passed the follow.
ing resolutions:
Whereas, we recognize in Aaron
F. Parker, a citizen of high charac-
ter, an earnest and constant demo.
crat, and pioneer of Idaho, and
Whereas, his record as a Jour-
nalist and orator has always been
in full accord with the principles
of the democratic party as con-
tanned in the national platform
adopted at Chicago, and
Whereas, he was first among
the friends of silver in Idaho to
sound the note of alarm at the ap
proach of the gold standard doc
trine, and has been q constant and
able advocate of the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the
ratio of Is to l throughout his en-
tire career as a journalist, and
Whereas, his gifted pen has ever
been a vigorous champion of the
rights of the people and foe to
oppression in every form, and his
services to the cause of democracy
in this state have been valuable
and unselfish, and
Whereas, his record as an Oh
ponent of the undemocratic law
known as the "Mormon test oath"
and of the proposed destruction of
the State of Idaho by a system OF
annexation to other states, is such
as will recommend him to the peo-
pie of every section of this state,
and
Whereas, we have confidence in
his executive ability; therefore
be it
Resolved, That We hereby in.
struct our delegates to the demo.
cratic state convention at Boise
City to support Aaron +. Parker
for the nomination for governor o.
Idaho, and use every honorable
means in their power to secure his
nomination.
Whereas, the democratic cen
trail committee of Idaho county
state of Idaho, at a meeting hello
at Grangeville, Idaho, on Satur
day, June 6, 1896, passed the fol
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That the democrac,
of Idaho county are opposed t.
having two free silver tickets il
the field, and we therefore urg,
upon the state democratic com
mittee to use all honorable mean
to unite with the populists il
nominations for state, congress
siopal, legislative and presidential
electoral nominees; therefore be i
Resolved by the democracy O
Idaho county on this LIST day @
August, 1896, that we reaffirm tn
foregoing resolution and instruc
our delegates to the democrati
state convention to use their bes
efforts for carrying out the same
The following were elected dele
gates to the state convention:
l.. Magee, X. w. White, T. J
1andell, +. McGrane, Ben Gerd
ing, W. N. Scales, ]. Norwood
L. F. Horning, c. Overman.
Representation was also give
to the new precincts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

Estate OF Frank Markham deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that letters Of admin
istration on the estate of Frank Markham de
ceased. were granted to the undersigned on
the 22nd day of June 1896, by the Probate
Court of Idaho county
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are requires to exhibit them to me for al
lowance at the law Office of Ailshie & Hall
Grangeville, Idaho, within four months after
the date OF this notice. or they will be forever
barred NJ ID. GREENE Administrator.
This 18th day of July 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

DHte OF HOIufhg FFImAf1es.
1t is recommended that the primaries to
elect said delegates be held in each precinct on
Saturday, August 20, 1896,
that the polls be opened from l to 5 p. M. that
delegates who viii attend the convention in
person be elected, in order to avoid proxy
representation as far as possible; that the
tifcates to 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. BROWN,
Secretary. Chairman
Grangeville, July l5 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
Redemption of County warrants

Notice Is hereby given that the followins
Idaho county warrants will be pa Id on pl ~
sentation to the county treasurer at his omo'
in Mt. Idaho. Idaho to wit.
Current expense fund, series of 1892. nun
bers 8 to 81 inclusive; also numbers 81 and o.
series OF 1896 current expense fund.
. General road fund, series OF 1893. numpeass
46 to 81 inclusive; also numbers 70 to so, series
OF 1896 on general road fund.
And that interest on said warrants cease'
after August g. 1896. ID. A. WILSON,
County Treasurer
Dated at Mt. Idaho, Idaho July "a, 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

MARRIED. - August 2, at the
residence of IL. w. Tefft, Mr..
Thomas Duncan and Miss Nettie
Thornton, all of Denver, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

BoRN.-Five miles west of here
July "a, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Son.
men, a son.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

Honest goods at honest prices at
George Browns. Give him q call.
Stuart, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07

MARRIED AT the church, July
81, Rev. Father Kroeger of1icia-
ting, Herman w. Uhlenkott and
Miss Anna Becker, both of Reuter-
Vile.
Keuterville, Aug. 4 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
Edward Schmith. II. Z. No. 257s.

Edward Schmith. II. Z. No. 2579
LAND OFFICE AT LEWISTON IpAHo.l
July 20, 1896. (
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proofin support of his clai'n, and
that said proof will be made before Clerk OF
District Court, at Mt. Idaho. Idaho county
Idaho. on Sept. g. 1896. viz
EDWARD scnNITH,
for the Ma NEH See IL, Nj Nw4 See. Il
TIP =, N. X. 2, 4. v. NJ.
HI names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and euitiya
tion OF said land, viz.
Josiah Fuller, John ID. Long, Israel Chap
man, Warren Roach. all of Grangeville, Idaho
county. Idaho.
SH D. r. NORRIS. Register.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
A year and
a half ago

the Burlington Routes New
Short Line to the east and
south was opened for bust :
ness.
During these IS months,
thousands OF travellers have
patronized 1t and by so
doing have not only saved
much valuable time but
have gained new ideas of
how a q railroad should be
run.
They have learned among
other things that Burlington
trains are always on tine;
that the Burlington's track
Is incomparably superior 10
any other in the West; that
tn: phrase Comfort, Speed
and Safety means something
on the Burlington.
Omaha, Kansas City, St,
Louis, Chicago.
Write for information
about rates and trains.
TAODc0NY
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-08-07
A. B. JACKSON.
NJ Office FOR HOMESTEAD PROOF.

Spokane, Wash.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
chasing of eggs, in order to get start
in fine chickens, or to obtain new blood,
as the best and cheapest plan to pursue.
Southern Cultivator.
Farm Poultry.

More attention may well be paid by
farmers to the production Of crops that
are grown more especially as poultry
food. Glover, buckwheat, corn, turnips
as well az others should be planted in
sufficient supply to keep the hens both
summer and winter. Red or white
clover is without superior as green food
for fowls in summer as well as excellent
as a winter food also. Therefore enough
should be sown to afford as supply all
through the growing season and enough
besides to be carefully cured and stored
for use when the time for outdoor
green's is past. Buckwheat grain is &C.
knowledged fine poultry feed. The crop
is not particular about soil, and can be
planted as late as June, so it is COM
paratively cheap crop to grow. The
corn crop is great staple, and should
be considered as food for fowls in it's
entirety, both stalk and ears contribut-
ing each it's own share TO the result.
The stalks are very tender and juicy,
and liked by all fowls if finely cut up.
Geese and ducks may be said to be
particularly fond of them. Then round
turnips are most easily grown when
sown the first of August. Many farmers
broadcast the seed, but better crops will
be made by drilling the seed in rows two
feet apart and properly thinning the
plants to distances of three inches in the
row. These turnlps yield Immensely If
given little superphosphate, and by
packing them away in damp sand they
will keep hard and good all winter.
Suniower seed is much relished by
hens and little is very good to promote
digestion. Sow some sunf1ower seed
this spring; cultivate same as for corn.
Put in few rows at all events-Ex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-02-19
The Egg and Poultry Trade.

The breeders of poultry, other than
fanciers, may proceed upon either of
two lines; they may seek pleasure, or
they may seek profit. There can be no
entirely satisfactory combination of the
two. Poultry-raising for pleasure in
wolves breeding beautiful birds. Poul-
try raising for profit involves breeding
good Layers or good table fowls, or the
be made. No kind Of stock can be bred
strongly in one direction except at the
expense of other qualities The devel-
opment of feathers and comb is apt to
proceed at the expense Of vitality and
the reproductive powers. This is es-
pecially true Of the males. The most
beautiful Langshan cock we ever saw
when translated to the farm literally
had to lean up against the fence to crow.
In few days his notes ceased alto
gether, and there were $40 gone. He
had been bred to sell and had accom-
plished his destiny. There is no doubt
of great pleasure IN the breeding of birds
for beauty, and those who engage in 1T
will be interested in the peculia-ities of
the different breeds and strains. Such
ought to and usually will subscribe to
the special poultry journals which are
devoted to information of that kind.
VIII At we have tn saw fF0m time to
time on this subject must relate mainly
to poultry raising for profit. This, like
nearly all other profitable occupations,
is extremely simrle in theory, but re-
quires close attention to detail In prac-
tice So far as it relates TO the selection
of stock, it involves simply obtaining
birds of great vitality and vigor and
keeping them in that condition. If
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Actual Potash

eggs are desired, any of the Medlter-
ranean breeds will supply them, and one
is as good as the other. 1t is not neces.
sary to obtain fancy stock from the
yards of fanoiers. Early eggs may be
got from successful market poultrymen.
Set them under the hen in the good old
way, and infuse new blood each year.
If you wish body, with reasonable sup
ply of eggs, there is nothing better than
the Brahmas. If you wish eggs and
table fowls also, there is nothing better
than Plymouth Rocks. In developing
your own flock, if you wish to breed for
points, breed for vigor. The best
''point" that Leghorn fowl can pos
sibly have is the ability and the dispo
stion to fly over three-story barn.
San Francisco Chronicle.