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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-06
Death Of Grandma Crooks.

As briefly announced in these
columns last week, Mrs. Martha
Crooks died at her home in this
town on Tuesday, October 27,
1896, aged 73 years. For some
weeks she had been suffering from
a broken leg caused by a fall, and
although from her advanced age
death was reasonably expected to
ensue, yet it was hoped that her
wonderful vitality and courage
would for a longer time have pre-.
served her life. But he who do
eth all things well willed it Other
wise and she has gone to her re-
ward, leaving to her devoted fam.
lily the sweet consolation mingled
with sorrow that she died in peace
that her sufferings are ended for
ever and that she is now enjoying
the immortal reward of a well
spent and useful life.
Martha Pea was born March 81
1923, in Ohio, then a virgin wild
erness. She was married to JOhl
M. Crooks in Indiana, NOvembe
25, 1S41. In 1916 they moved t
Boone county, Iowa, and in 1S5
they crossed the plains and settle
in Oregon. They moved t
Camas prairie in 1865 and settle'
on the Crooks homestead on whic
the town of Grangeville is no'
built. Seven sons and thre
r daughters were born to them, {
whom six are now living. Joh
: NJ. Crooks built the grist mill, lai
: out the townsite and in man
other ways contributed to tn
growth of Grangeville. He die
in 1888, and now his beloved Wi
. sleeps by his side in the graveyar
{ overlooking the town to await tt
e resurrection of the just. Thus hs
!. closed a long, useful and varie
!, life. Grandma Crooks was tyI
e Of the pioneer women Of the ives
. possessing unusual virtues and O.
/. cellence of character. She W,
!. kind, helpful and charitable to al
e Her constant cheerfulness an
}. hopefuiness and hopeful dispos
tion were remarkable. As all mo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-06
Cascade Lock Opened.

The canal and locks at the Cas-
cades of the Columbia were opened
for navigation November 8. For
the present they will be operated
for the. passage of boats only dur
ing the hours of daylight, and may
be necessary to still further limit
their use to certain hours of the
day in order not to interfere toe
much with the work still in pro-
gress. The locks have been under
construction for more than l:
wears and the United States gov
ernment has expended about 50,
OOO, 900 on them.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-06
DR.. Nickel is bedfast with ma

DR.. Nickel is bedfast with ma
laria.
Screen doors and screen win
dows at Day & Bunnelfs.
A 14-foot cupola is being built
on to Henry Schmadeka's resi-
dence on Hall street.
Joe Greenfield was thrown from
wagon while coming from Flor
ence and now wears his head in a
sling.
Doubletrees, singletrees and
neckyokes, all complete, at Day &
Bunnell's, cheaper than you can
buy the wood.
A No. l baled hay for sale al
$3.50 per ton, by +. w. Oliver, 81
miles northeast of fGrangeville, and
nine miles east of Denver. l.
Get your pumps and have then
put in before winter comes. Day
& Bunnell's is the place to ge
them if you don't want them t.
freeze.
1t will pay you to call and ex
anime our goods before purchas
ing elsewhere. We guarantee fai
observation-disclosures Brown, Stu
art, Idaho.
The Cash Bargain Store advel
tises this week that they propos
giving sugar away to their Gu,
toners. Call and see them fl
particulars.
Martin Wagner and family a
rived from Portland Monday an
will resume residence in the Sci
madeka building until their ne
Z cottage adjoining is furnished.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-06

The readers cf this paper will be pleased to
learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all Its
Cure is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Caiarrh being cOustitu-
tional disease, requires Q constitutional treat
Acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the
found ations OF the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up. the cOnstitn
The proprietors hare 90 much faith in Its cura
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred Dol.
lars Tor any ease that Il falls 70 cure. SEND fof
list of testimonials.
Address. FJ. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-11-06
RECORD OF THE WEEK.

tMiles per day.
Agricultural Experiment Station, Grange
Vile Idaho. CHAs McCREADY. Observer.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-08-22
Question. Why should Democrats LeGis-
late in favor of the Canadian "a against
the American Farmer

The American farmer could not sell
eggs in Canada. even if they had ~"
a few large cities there and they are
near to the Canadian cheap farms. Tn"
haIf-a-dozcn small markets in Canada
have total population only ouc-Guart"r
rs large as that of the city Of New York.
\ few election districts in the city of
New York, or in Philadelphia. or in
Chicago afford better market for
American eggs than the whole of Can
ada. YET canada imposes duty of >
cents a dozen on our eggs. while we i'm
pose duty of only ; cents Il dozen on
her eggs
The Canadians have protection, but
under the Wilson bill we have not.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-08-22
81 Oo1 III So

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
COMMUNICATED.

Messrs. Editors II was much pleased
TO see in Yonr last issue communication
(signsd DemocraO advocating the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. d. III. Camalier for Congress
As the writer says, Mr. c. has "always
battled manfully for the cause of Democ-
racy." Unlike the majority of politicians.
who only feel deep interest in the result
Of the election when they are personally
interested d. e. when they are candidates.
Mr. Camalier is always 10 the front in the
fight, and ready to go from one end of the
district % the other for the good of the par.
ty. Many wears ago st. Mary's sent as a
representative TO Congress one Of the pur.
est, brightest and noblcst of men. the Hon.
b. G.. Harris, whose memory will live in
the hearts of her sons for ages TO come,
and if we can send as his successor his
namesake, Benz. Harris Camalier, the vo-
tiers Of the Fifth Congressional District will
again point with pride to their represent
tive as another worthy son of old 81. Ma
rvs HORACE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
Written for the BedcOn.)
A Picnic.

One bright morning young ISLAND in
Irish Seal by the name of Mr.. (Strait of
North America) took party of children
in a large wagon drawn by tributary of
the st. Lawrence River horse. They were
all glad 10 see the lmountain in Canada)
and thought of the Qake in Mainel they
were going to have beneath the large (river
in 1owa) trees which were (cape on the
coast of Iceland) Of the (cape on the coast
of Newfoundland) tracks. After reaching
there they played in (hills of Texas). They
played until they were all tired, then they
spread their (city in France) luncheon on
Qake between S. Dakota and Minneso-
ta). The luncheon was served on lovely
Country of Asia dishes and consisted of
"a lake OF Oregon bread that came froE.
mountains of Washington, Qakc in Min
nesotal fish (city of Michigan pies Ia noun
tain of New Hampshirc) cake (lake of Min
nesota) custard. They drank their (rver
of Montana) and Gsland of Africa wine
out of beautiful (city of New Mexico)
cups. Some of the girls had on a sea OF
Asia dresses, city of Italy Lats and a city
of Africa shoes. Their jewelry was made
of Hill Of Nevada. River in Siberia had
a river of Africa dress trimmed with Mts.
of New Hampshire) lace. Her ring had a
river OF Mississippi set. Two of the Toys
were dressed in bay of Canadal shirts.
They passed by (Mts. of Montana) and
were glad to escape the taste. They were
troubled by river in Nebraska. All had a
city Of France time and said they would
have a-river in Michigan party. The
merry group with courteous bows SAID
cape on the coast of Greenland.
We had the last Geographical Puzzle for
q lesson and had quite laugh at some OF
our mistakes. Won't some of the girls and
boys solve this through the columns of the
BEACON?
THREE SCHOOL GIRLS.
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Be. xary's County.
Weather Crop Bulletin, No. 3. for week,
ending ApyiI %

81. xary's County.
Weather Crop Bulletin, No. 3. for week
ending ApFil20.
FISHING PT.-Weather hot and dry.
Wheat looking bad in most places. POOR
prospects for tobacco. Corn planting has
begun; some finished. Grass looking green.
Peas are up and looking well. Good pros
poets for fruit yet NC. BEAN.
LAUREL GRovR-The weather for the
past week has been exceedingly warm and
dry. Grass and fruit trees have put forth
rapidly. Corn planting has begun.
G.. w. l.. BUcKLER.
MEcHANicsvILLE.-The weather has been
for the past week excessively hot, surpass-
ing anything ever experienced for the
season. Wheat has made rapid growth.
Corn planting has begun. Tobacco plants
plentiful. Rain is much needed TO soften
the clods for narrowing stiff lands prepar-
atory 10 planting corn. Outlook for fruit
crop very promising. Farmers have shipped
some tobacco, and the better grades have
been sold at fair prices; but medium and
common totally neglected and win not
pay freight HENRY G. ADAMS
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
THREE SCHOOL GIRLS.

downtown Locals.
(FrOm our Regular C0rrespondent)
The phenomena of appearance are no
proofof reality. Judging from dark low
ering clouds and other signs more rain will
soon fall hereabout.
Look See how suddenly bright it has
become towards the east. The wind has
shifted and, well, really the cheering rays
of the sun are 10 be seen. We are partic-
ularly sensible of the sudden change.
Thanks.
Much corn has been planted, and we no
tice that the first planting is up and appar-
entity Ii is growing well.
No sickness of consequence. Sporadic
cases of intermittent fever are reported
Quinine is the specific in this disease.
Cheerful exercise, and pure air-which Is
the very pabulum of life-are necessary to
health. We presume that too much min
eral drugging is not good for the system.
Herrings are plentiful and cheap. Shad
are being shipped to Baltimore and Girls
field.
Travelling is good. and we have witness
sed several bicycles races at the Pine re-
Gently.
Robert Pembroke made an efficient Su-
pervisor. He gave US good roads. Truth
Is intolerant of falsehoOd. Let the public
speak. They will verify our assertion.
The building boom has reached the Pine
and visitors from your Town would be sur
prised to see the improvement made there
AzZANA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
TONIGHT.

Tonight a strange sadness is on me.
Is II the nights starless gloom.
Or the shadows that play with the freight
Then flicker and fade through the room?
For i am alone with the silence
Alone with the night with my heart,
Aud the past seems 10 rise with the shadows
And CLEAN like a star through the dark
But the star has gone down in its gladncss,
Gone with n soft, fading light,
Like the stars blooming pale I'm the heavens
Pass on, one by one, through the night.
But memory. ah memory is with me.
And draws back the curtain OF gloom,
OF pleasures long buried in sadness
Long laid meath the grey Wondering tomb
Is IL q Joy or q sadness
To hnger Ger memory's green grave,
To bear I'm the sight OF the billow
hope that is lost meath It's wave?
Memory sleep-my heart cease these fond
yearnings,
Die out with the fires waning light
For there on its way through the heavens
Shines the star God has sent me tonight.
VICTOR ST.. CLAIR.
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Lccalvise and Otherwise

Read the notice of the sale of the Per.
sonai Property a; Turkey Neck" and at.
tend IT,
Gov. Lowndes has appointed Mr.. Thorn
as Grason Justice of the Peace for the
7th district of this county.
DIR. J. Felix Morgan, of Medley's Neck,
Is confined TO his room and is quite sick.
We wish him speedy recovery.
In another column will be found the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. VIM NJ. While, Black
smith. Mr.. While is at Pope's old stand
Mr.. X. b. T. Combs, who, for sometime
passed, has been stationed in Alabama, is
home on three weeks leave of absense
Next Monday, May 4th. instant, will be
corporation election day in Leonardtown.
We hope good commissioners will be
chosen.
Gov. Lowndes has gone to Cumberland,
and the toard of public works will not
make the State fishery force appointments
till next week. Tuesdays Sun.
George Neal and Douglas Butler, both
colored, brought the first soft crabs of the
season to Leonardtown, Wednesday last.
The price was 25 cents per dozen.
Mrs. A. II. Guy, of st. Clements, has re.
ceived the highest price for Spring chick
ems thus far reported. For a lot recently
sold she received 40 cents per pound.
1t is a great pity that ladies' cannot le-
gally be elected Town Commissioners
We believe board of lady commissioners
would be good thing for Leonardtown.
In the obituary notice of the late r. T.
Barber, published in our issue of April 16,
there were several slight typographical er-
rors. We republish the obituary in this
paper.
Dominick Butler, colored, is building a
dwelling near the north end of Lawrence
avenue, Leonardtown. Dominick Il doing
his own work with the occasional assis-
lance Of some Of his friends.
Hereafter pound nets will be taxed S.
per net On a recent cruise Commander
Howard counted 81 nets from Point Look
out 10 the Bodkin. Likely there are as
many more on the eastern shore of the
Bay.
Miss Nettie Abell and Mr.. F. Oscar Nor
gan, both of Leonardtown, are TO be mar
ried this Wednesday, afternoon at ST.
Ignatius' church, Baltimore. Rev. John
a. Morgan, 5 J will perform the ceremo-
ny Our congratulations.
Monday last, Henry Hayden, colored,
was tried before Justice 10. F. Morgan for
assault and battery upon Henry Barnes,
also colored. Hayden cut Barnes about
the face and neck with knife. The JUS
tice rendered a judgment of mot guilty"
Hammet: for State; Camalier for defense.
Tuesday last, John Gross, colored, was
brought TO Leonardtown by Constable p.
J. Medley and, on warrant Of Justice Shad
rick, committed to Jail in default of fine
and costs. Gross was convicted by the
justice on the charge of "maliciously whip
ping Aggie Butler, [also coloredl on pub
lie road returning from school," April %,
1896
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
8ortuary.

Mrs. Jeanette A. Abel, relict of the
late DIR. William NJ. Abel, died at her resi-
dence in Baltimore, on the afternoon of
April 90, 1896, aged about So years. Her
remains were brought to Leonardtown
Wednesday and buried at st. Andrews.
Uriah johnson, a prominent farmer of
Morganza section, died Thursday OF last
week. Mr.. johnson was a good and a
thrifty farmer and by his industry and good
business qualifications accumulated con.
siderable property. He left large family
and numerous friends TO mourn his loss
His remains were buried at st. Joseph's
Friday last in the presence of large con.
course of sorrowing friends. May he rest
in peace!
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
PUBLIC LOCAL LAWS.
Published By Authority
JAlLOR'S SALARY.
CHAPTER aa5

CHAPTER AS.
AN All to provide Tor the compensation
OF the keeper Of the Jail for Saint Ma.
rvs county.
SECTION l. BE Il Enacted b. "A, Cen
eFdt Assembly IF Maryland. That the keen
CT OF The Jail Of ST Mary's County shall
pc allowed as compensation for his service
ior attending 10 the prisoners and the sani.
uA!F condition of the Jail and the render.
ing OF such other services towards taking
care OF the prisoners rs the sheriff NAV All.
Tect ne shall be allowed by the Comfy
commissioners ten dollars per month and
sum not exceeding twenty-five cents ner
week for the washing for each prisoner and
snaiI nave the use of the entire first floor
oil said Jail free of rent.
Section 2. And be il enacted rrba, ,bis
act shall take effect from the date OF i,s
passage " ~
Approved April 4, 1896.
LLOYD LOwNDES.
Governor.
WILLIAM CABELL BRUCE.
President of the Senate
SYDNEY <. MUDD,
Speaker of the House of Delegates.
Office Of the
Chdg Clerk Of The House Of Delegates.
| hereby certify that the aforegoing il a
true copy OF an Act of the General Assem-
ply OF Maryland, passed at the January
Session, 1896.
NJ. M. HIGGINS.
Chief Clerk of the House of Delegates.
apr 10 96-3t
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Dr.. Felix z. Brown.

DIR. Felix E. Brown died Thursday even
ing at his home, Preston street, near Ais
quith, Baltimore city, from Brights dis
ease, after a short illness.
He was born in Baltimore fifty two years
ago, and was n son Of the late DR.. A. J.
Brown, a dentist. The son graduated
from the dental department of the Univer-
sity # Maryland and has since followed
his fathers profession.
During the civil war he served in the
Union army. He was a member of Post
4G, Grand Army of the Republic, and also
a member Of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. A wife and four children sur.
vive him.
DR.. Browns first wife was Miss Clara
Milburn, Of st. Inigo's district. The first
Mrs. Brown had many relatives in st. Ma
rvs.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
Farmers Club.

Farmers Club.
The Britton's Neck Farmers Club met
at j. p. Abell's with a full attendance.
The proceedings of the last meeting were
read and approved. The question for dis
cussion was, What can the farmer substi-
tute In place of tobaccog
An estimate was made by ii. NJ. ii.
Yates with watermclons. Suppose we put
an acre Of land in watermelons. BY plant
ing the hills six feet each way we get one
thousand two hundred and twenty-five
hills, allowing two vines to hill, 2,450.
Say they will net five cents apiece, allow
ing six marketable melons TO each hill, we
have 1850. yielding 1857 so, at very much
less cost in manure and labor than an acre
of tobacco.
Trucking was generally discussed, but
the transportation is such that nothing was
settled on.
The examining committee reported as
follows: We have carefully examined
the farm of Mr.. J. p. Abel and find many
! improvements since our last meeting.
Among other things there is nice new
fence around the yard and a wire and
board fence around the garden. He has
also done a lot Of fencing on the farm
We notice q nice lot of manure in the cat
tie yard and stable shed. The stable needs
some repairs. Tobacco stripping finished
and all of it marketed at fair prices. Corn
land in nice condition and planting nearly
completed. Stock in fair condition for the
season. Poultry fair and show good ct
tention. Poultry house neat and conve
nient Barn in good shape. Dwelling
house and surroundings neat and com
Portable. III. NJ. III. YATES,
J. II. JOHNSON, Committee
The next meeting will be at Mr.. Geo. +
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Must Be Q Taxpayer.

The following extract Is from sec. 1876 of
the new assessment law each Of said
assessors TO be appointed either by the Gov
ernor, or the county commissioners. shall
be property owner, and taxpayer, and
shall have resided in the county, or city Of
Baltimore, for which he shall have been
appointed for at least two years before his
said appointment, and shall have adequate
knowledge Of the value of property in the
assessment district for which he shall be
appointed.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1896-04-30
Notice To Creditors.

Orphans Court of St Mary's County, Set =,
March 81, 1896
Ordered by the Court, That Hattie A. Ca
wood, administrative of J. Clarke Cawood,
late of St. Mary's county, deceased, give
the notice required by law to the deceased's
creditors 10 exhibit their claims and that
the same be published once week for six
successive weeks in the St Mary's BEACON.
Test: PHILIP III. DoRsEY.
Register Wills for ST. Mary's county.
In pursuance Of the above order. | here.
by give notice that have obtained from
the Orphans Court OF ST. Mary's county,
Maryland, letters of administration on the
personal estate of j. CLARKE CAWOOD,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said deceased
are hereby notified to exhibit the same
with the proper vouchers attached thereto
to the subscriber, on or before the 24th day
of September, 1896, they will otherwise by
law he excluded from the benefits ofthe said
estate. All persons indebted 10 the de-
ceased are requested To make immediate
payment 10 the subscriber.
HATTIE A. CAWOOD.
Administrative
March 2G, '9G-6w
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Section 3. And be- ID enacted. That
when list Of names il so selected and Ger.
tified, the judge or Judges Of said court
| In presence OF members OF the bar and
others attending shall cause all the names
50 selected 10 be legibly written on ballots
OF equal size and of the same color and
appearance, which shall be closely elldesi
and placed by said Judge or judges personal
ly into . box lcubiforInl OF AKA inches in
size with nine separate boxes or drawers
IN IL and the numbers ofjurors names 10 be
placed in each box shall be spportioued in
proportion 70 the eligible jurors from each
OF said respective election districts. and
the said judge or judges shall cause the
clerk TO said Circuit Court or one of his
deputies TO draw from the box in which the
names oil The list from the first district have
been placed the number Of persons 20 which
said district Is entitled by the appor,ion
ment hereinbefore provided for ana 60 ON
consecutively f'om each district of The
county until the number of forty-eight
names shall have been - drawn, and the
names 30 drawn shall constitute the jury
Tor the next ensuing term Of said court, pro.
Nided, however, in case Of q vacancy oc-
curing from any cause, such as sickness
ceath or being excused that the vacancy
30 occurring shall be filed from the other
names in the box representing the district
IN which such vacancy shall have occurred
And the order 10 the sheriff 10 summon
shall be in the usual manner and form
now practiced under the laws of this State
II being the intent of this Act that each of
the election districts Of said county shall
have a representation on such Jury as the
proportion of its voting and taxable male
population bears to tte population of the
whole county.
Approved, April 2, 1896.
LLOYD LOWNDES,
Governor
WILLIAM CABELL BRUCE.
President Of the Senate.
SYDNEY z. MUDD,
Speaker Of the House of Delegates.
Office cfne Secretary Of tie Senate.
l hereby certify that the af5regoing is
tue copy of an Act of the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland, passed at the January
Session, 1895
j. ROGER MCSHERRY,
Secretary of the Senate.
April IS. 96-3t
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Orphans Court.

april II. All officers present. Judg-
ment of las. F. Abel vs.. ]. Clarke Cawood's
estate for $275 passed. Court appointed J.
T. Greenwich guardian to J.H. NJ. Cawcod.
Bond Of N. L Penn and r. T. j. Barber
exrs. Of r. T. Barber, approved. Perry
Hayden and Evans Carpenter appointed
appraisers.
Following accounts VS.. J. Clarke Ca.
woods estate passed: Hattie A. Cawood,
1896; $445.54; and note for 1891; .Chrispin
and Dawkins $443.23.
Court adjourned to April 2s
April %. Alljudges and officers present
Account Of Joanna Cawood VS.. j. Clarke
Cawood's estate for $S4S So passed
w. Wilkinson, guardian Summerville
Children. ordered to give additional bond.
Court adjourned to May 12. 1896.
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Bishop satterles's Appointments.

st. Peters, Leonardtown, May 9Th, 8 p.
m.
St Andrews Church, May 9Th, 1880 a.
m.
Trinity, St. Mary's City, May 7th, 1890
q. m.
ST. Mary's Chapel, p. IN.
Poplar Hill Church, May 9Th, 1890 q. m.
All Saints Church, May eth, 1890 q. m.
Chapel, p. m.
All Faith Church, May IL, 1890, q. m.
Charlotte Hall, May II. at 4p.m.
ST. Mary's Chapel, (colored) near Char
lotte Hall, May II, at 8 p. IN.