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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
Application for a Ferry License.

To all Whom II May Concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
Will apply to the Board Of County Commission
ers of Nez Perez county, State OF Idaho, at Lew.
iston, in said county, ON the 2lst day of October
1899, or rs soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard, for authority to construct and maintain
a ferry and take tolls on and across the Salmon
river, In Neg Perez county, State of Idaho said
Terry 10 cross said stream Mt a point about one
piila creek down said stream, in said county.
the landing of said ferry on both banks being
on unsnrveyed government land. the right
bank, going down stream, being in Neg Perez
county, ana the LETT bank being in Idaho
county, State OF Idaho.
There Is no other ferry within one mile dis
tant from the above described ferry site
Dated September It, 1892
sls-iw +. NJ. CUMMINGS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given that taxes are now
due and payable at the Office OF Assessor and
Tax-t,oilector at the courthouse la Mt Idaho.
aud unless paid prior to the first Monday in
January become delinquent, and 3 per cent will
be added thereto, and per cent will be ad led
after the first Monday in March. besides Interest
NJ 10 per cent per annum from the said FIRST
Monday in January. No taxes viii be received
or collected from the first Monday in January
to the fourth Monday, inclusive, See 1899, SEES
sion Laws, page 266.
FRED WHITE,
Assessor and Tax Collector. Idaho County
Idaho
Mt. Idaho, Idaho Oct 2, 1899. 1etf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
Notice..

Notice is hereby given, in &C.
cordance with Section 26OS, Re.
vised Statutes Of Idaho, that the
What Cheer Mining & Milling Co.
intends to remove its principal
place of business from Florence,
Idaho Co., Idaho, to Lewiston,
Nez Perez Co., Idaho.
The WHAT CHEER MINING AND
MILLING Co.,
By Q. c. MoRREL,
President.
Attest: IL. G. DEPLEpGE,
Secretary.
Florence, Idaho, October2, 1899.
2O-22-W.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
Idaho Fruit in London,

Mr.. Martin, of the Ear
Fruit company, has received
news of the sale in .ontlon
yesterday of the car OF frui;
shipped by his company from
this place Sept. 2.3rd. The
shipment was a great success,
the gross returns on the car
being $4,000.
Hungarian prunes sold al,
$2.44; Italians from $I.o, to
$2.52; silvers from $I.o2 to
So 81, and goldens at $2.o4.
The freight and refrigera-
ton charge from Boise to Lon.
don was So hundred, a little
less than twice as much a. the
rate to New York.
The parties who furnished
fruit for this shipment are c.
]. Sinsel, w. S. Whitehead,
]. F. Miller, DR.. H. p. Ustick
NJ. F. Ely, P. P. Shelby and
Marcellus & Riggs.-Caldwcll
Record.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
James Reed Injured.

Mrs. James Reed struck his leg against cake
OF ice In such manner as to injure 1t severely
II became very much swollen and panied him
so badly that he cond not walk without the aio
OF crulehes. He was treated by physicians
and used several kinds of liniment and two
and half gallons OF whisky in bathing it, hui
nothing gave any relief until he began using
Chamberlain's Pain Balsm. This brought
almost a complete cure in weeks time, and
he believes that had he not used this remedy
his leg would have had to be ampntated. Mr.
Reed is one OF the leading merchants of Clay
Court House, w. Va. Pain Balm is unequaed
for sprains, bruises and rheumatism For sale
by all druggists.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
Many Thanks,

81 wish to express my thanks TO the manu-
factnrers of Chamherlan's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, for having put on the mar
ket snch a wonderful remedy" saws W. W.
Massingill, of Beaumont Texas There are
many thousands of mothers whose children
have been saved from attacks of dysentery and
cholera infantum who must also feel thankful
For sale by all d. ugc lists
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20

soon.
!. We observe that Nez Perc
county took the prize cup ,
the Exposition at Spokane
We wish to emphasize tn
solemn fact that that cup take
a change of base to Cana
Prairie next year. Put a pil
there. Idaho county will show
her colors at the next EXPOSE
ton or burst a hame.strins
trying.
DR.. Stockton reports a 10
pound boy at the home OF !
+. kindall, on the reservation
on Sunday, Oct. IS.
Threshing is at a standstill
but have no kick coming. Ike
Lehner says he has run &C
days steady SO far and only
half through.
F. E. Risley is quite i'll at
his home, with typhoid fever.
Miss May Hayden has been
engaged to teach the primary
department of our school, oc.
casioned by the large increase
IN attendance. Mr.. Upton,
one of our enthusiastic trust
tes says the present board
will endeavor to run a nine
months school. We trust
they W Il succeed in establish:
ing such a precedent. 1t is
money well spent.
]. w. Henderson has re
paperel and painted the inter.
ior of his hotel.
The great number of geese
going over of late is a warn.
ing to replenish our wood piles.
Our sportsmen are having a
big time with them on the
numerous ponds about here.
F. D. Davidson, a former
blacksmith of Grangeville,
will open shop here next
week.
y great number of our
farmers are finding it profit
able to work their teams on
the railroad work above Stu.
art. They are getting from
four TO four and half dollars
per day per team and some of
them state they will stay with
it all winter, it beats freighting.
The Spokane chamber of
commerce. is corresponding
With parties here desiring spc-
clfic information as to individ-
lal yields of grain, and desire
samples for exhibition. ANY
armer who can and will sup.
ply such Information, it would
DC greatly appreciated by cor.
responding with Mr.. Storey
Buck, secretary chamber of
1t is of value to
hem and will result in great
good to Camas Prairie farm
RS in advertising their resourc.
IS as great wheat raising
district.
Druggist Pulse has a large
of vaccine points
IN the road, for vaccination,
hould there be any need of
hem.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
MOuntainhOme Bulletin.

Mountainhome Bulletin: It
is reported that r. P. Chattin
has bought all the right and
title of Dorsey, Jones & Slack
to about 1000 wild donkeys
now ranging along the Snake
river flats opposite Grand
View, and that he intends to
EXTERN mate these almost
worthless animals that have
for years destroyed all grasses
and white sage in that section.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20

There is not spot on the
globe where the outbreak of
war could produce so great f.
nancial disturbance through.
out the commercial world as
in the Transvaal, where the
wonderful gold mines of the
Witwatersrand are located.
The London money market is
Tightening, not alone.in ordi-
nary preparation for possible
war and the war demands of
the government upon the CAPT.
tai of the nation, but because
the threatened conflict would
cut off the chief source of its
current supply of new gold;
and all related money mar.
kets must likewise, of course,
be affected adversely.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20

Frank J. Reed
ASSAY OFFICE AND ORE TEST
ING LABORATORY.
.PRIcEs: Silver, 81; gold, 81; gold and silver.
Sl'oo' silver and lead $3.50; copper 81. So
rrices on other work given on application.
samples by mail receive prompt attention.
a., eN-S ona O. enough for an assay. Postal rate
ON ore cent per ounce.
~ -
, ~ aSats made in duplicate and results qua
hteed correct
results of assays given only to persons eav-
= work or on their writ.sp order.
GRANGEgr--l JaHo
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
The FREE PRESS

rusishhn EVERY rgrpAY ~
EN-. bairoR Asn PgoYstyror
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-10-20
Denver Items

ioda activity on the C'lea
water, from careful ob,erv.
non OF existing conditions ther
ePitomizes the situation int
.he proposition that it will onl
oe a short time until we Car
as fraIrie people will have tn
Northern Pacific railroad
L wo and half miles abov
stuart the K. r. Co. at tw,
places are changing the chan
mel or the river at a great ex
pense in order to save build
ING bridges and to straighter
the track. The grade is com
Pleted to within about a half
mile OF the mouth of the Cot
tonwood, and the contracto,
VINO has this contract will If
short time commence work
again to raise his grade to con
torn with location of line as
1t will run up Three Mile can
yon. Work was suspended
pending the decision of going
up Cottonwood or Three
Mile. Three Mile canyon EN-.
ptles into Clearwater about
two miles above the mouth of
Cottonwood creek. AS soon
as NJ. E. Nuttng, the present
locating engineer, can effect
the change as ordered, work
VIII proceed toward the prair-
lie. The natural conservative.
ness OF railroad men precludes
any positive statement, but
your correspondent has no
reason to change his assertions
OF last July, that if the railroad
came to Denver first Grange.
vile would be the terminus; if
It comes via Butcher creek or
any other water course via
Denver will be
the terminus. In either event
1t is our wish that Grangeville
gets the road first, on their
way over here. 1t is not the
design of the railroad to side
track any town and they are
compelled to figure grade first.
The question of how they will
meander after reaching the
top will probably be deter
mined more accurately when
the road IS constructed that
tar. We are losing no sleep
over the future and are san.
guine that all of the towns of
Camas Prairie will have rail
road communication next year.
AS to prestige, that remains
with the active and enterpris.
ne citizens. We do not be.
ieve it is more than IS miles
rom Grangeville or Denver
to the present railroad activity
above Stuart, and we believe
lntil the road is completed on
he prairie, goods and passen-
gers will be unloaded at the
ooint on Clearwater, where
he Elk City and Clearwater
'oad comes down on the other
side of the river. This will
De a convenient point this win
:er, and is only a few days
rip coming and going. A
stage company could deliver
passengers from this point to
either Grangeville or Denver
n three or four hours easily.
With bad weather to contend
With we doubt very much
rom a casual examination of
unfinished work, if the railroad
company succeeds in prepar-
ng its road bed to mouth of
Cottonwood creek to turn ov-
II safely to operating depart
nent until about Christmas
ime. They may possibly do
t by December Ist, but we
loubt it. To complete loca-
ion work and construct the
inc on the prairie, taking into
the bad weather
lext spring, we can rest easy
hat it will take until the 18th
If July to give us transporta-
ion onto the prairie.
1t looks very much as though
ha P. & |. n. X. X. will come
INTO the prairie from near
<euterville possibly via the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
the re-establishment of an old council

the re-esta blishment OF an old council
ut that place.
The transport John w. Garrett arriv-
ed from Newport News yesterday even
Ing, having received the necessary re-
pairs at that place.
MIR. D. A. Graves. Sr. a we'll known
and highly respected citizen. died yes
terday morning at 9:45 o'clock at his
residence, on Main street. after a long
illness, aged II years. He leaves eight
children, six sons and two daughters.
as follows: Messrs. E. A, D. A. Jr., ].
P. II. L., w. H.. Edward and Mrs.
George v. Dashiell and Miss Daisy
Graves. The deceased was a Pythian,
and charter member of Lee Lodge.
He was past commander and district
deputy for the lodge until his death. He
was prominent man in business cir
cles, and had served for several years
on the Town Council. The ohsecuies
Will be conducted from his late resi-
dence Sunday afternoon at 4 O'clock.
Tho interment will be in Magnolia
cemetery. The members OF Lee Lodge
J will attend the funeral in q body to
pay the last sad tribute OF respect to
their deceased brother. See call.
Miss lisa b. Smith. of New York. and
Miss lisa B. Smith. of Richmond, who
have been spending several days with
their relative. Mrs. John Newberry. of
South Norfolk. left yesterday afternoon
for their respective homes.
THE CHURCHES SUNDAY.
Revival services at Main Street Chris
tian Church will be continued through
Sunday and next week. The pastor will
be assisted by Rev. Moses P. Por-
ter.
The Christian Endeavor Societies OF
Main Street Christian Church win hold
services Sunday as follows: Junior
meeting. 2:S0 p. M. led by Mr.. Moss.
OF Norfolk: Young Peoples meeting at
p M. led by Mr.. w. o. Self.
South Norfolk Baptist Church. Rev.
S. S. Robinson. pastor-Sunday school
at $3.50 a. M; preaching at IL a. m. and
p. m. Morning subject. THE First
Recollection OF the Christian"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
BERkLEY.

sun Brothers circus, which showed
IN our town Yesterday. was largely at
tended both afternoon and evening.
The patrons were we'll satisfied with
the exhibition. They will go to Ports
mouth to-day.
The brick store offered for sale in this
issue, is two story building. The sec
ond story is fitted out for residential
The Berkeley Gentlemen" and "Lucl,
Strickers' played a game of ball yes
terday on Hardy field, which resulted
to 0.
Mr.. Albert Petty had the misfortune
to lose the second finger of his left
yesterday.
See advertisement of II. l.. West in
this issue. describing his extensive line
OF spring shoes, in black, tan and SAN
dals.
Delegations from Thomas Jefferson
ell. No. 80. will leave this morning for
KNOTS Island, where they will attend
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
NoATns ARK.

Years ago Noah's Ark was landed on
Mount Arrarat and there were but few
people 20 see it. But recently Noah's
Ark landed in Portsmouth and since
that time crowds have been visiting it
daily for the purpose of receiving some
of the numerous bargains to be found
there. The proprietor. Mr. DeLind, de-
sires That his country friends. as well
as those from the city. shall have the
advantage of his bargains, and for that
reason he has inserted an advertise
ment in the Virginian-Pilot so that
everybody may know where to secure
them. Read his "ad." and see what he
has to say and the list of prices and
you will not fail to call on him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
PROTECT YOUR NOCLEA GARMENTS"

from the insid'ous Moth hurng the
Spring and Summer months We have
the necessary articles: Moth Balls Be-
pound. 6 pounds for 25c: Naptho Cam.
phor. 15c. box. two for Csc; Gum Cam
phor.. Coo. pound; Insect Powder 35c.
pound. no keep your beds bed bug proof.
use Carr's Corrosive Sublimate KNOCK
Out Drops" a sure preventative put I'm
In full pint bottles with brush, price Csc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
A BURGLAR FRUSTRATED.

IHVV 1HuFsUIy might q OUfsIar at
tempted to make >lr. ]. d. Berry, who
keeps store at Primers Point, feel
that he had something of value, for he
visited the store. broke cut the glass
OF the front door thrust his arm
through and was about to unlock the
door by turning the key on the inside
when discovered. Mr.. Berry got MS
gun to work on the fellow, who didn't
walt to discuss matters. but thinking
discretion the better part of valor,
acted accordingly, beating a hasty re-.
treat. Whether or not he was struck
by any of the shots has not been as.
certained.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
BURGLAR VISITS KING STREET

Yesterday morning about o'clock
the household of Mr.. Ridley who re-
sides ut 42l King street, between Court
and Dinwiddie streets. was aroused by
the cry of one of the young lady mem
bers of the family. that burglar was
attempting to force an entrance into
the house. 1t was not many seconds
before the gentlemen of the house were
out and searching for the man. They
saw him. but he managed to get away
before they could obtain a sufficient
view to again recognize him. He made
his way 10 the rear of the house by
jumping the big gate fronting Mr..
Plummer's carpenter shop, next door.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
FACTS ABOUT pINNER's POINT.

The land companies Of Plnner's Point
are doing as much to build up this sec
ton of Virginia az 1t Is possible for any
company or companies of men to do.
the lntest effort being the publication
OF very handsomely illustrated book.
entitled Some Facts About Primers
Point. 1t is filled with interesting
reading matter. setting out the advan-
tages of this city and section. with nc
campaigning maps and cuts. of many of
the big improvements recently adopt-
ing The Point" as home, and those
now going on are shown In clear
and matter of fact manner
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
PORTSMOUTH L0ChL MEMS NEWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS

striking him in the shoulder. The men
We're separated and Mr.. Eckford was
arrested and committed TO the county
jail. a few days later he was given
hearing and fined S10 and costs. The
justice stated at the time that the
shooting was brought on by Mr. Phil
lips. consequently he would only i'm
pose fine. Soon acterward Eckford
disappeared and nothing more was
heard of him until the receipt of the
telegram yesterday
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foo,.
Ease. a powder to DO shaken into the
shoes. 1t makes tight or new shoes feel
easy; gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis.
covcry OF the age. Cures and prevents
swollen feet. blisters, callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure
for swea ting, hot. aching. nervous feet.
At all druggists and shoe stores. 25c Trial
package free. Address. Allen S. Oimsted.
lie Roy, N Y.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
APPREcIATED Co1rRTrs1rs

The new office OF the Virglnian- Pilot,
no. 1888 High street. was visited yes,er-
day by many people, who are interested
in the paper and its representatives
and many compliments were paid the
new Portsmouth home of the paper.
There was no courtesy extended or
compliment paid more appreciated than
that paid by Messrs. Blick G. Britting-
ham, the enterprsina florists OF this
city. for the bautiful palms aud plants
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15

presented to decorate the office. They
aided materially in improving the gene
raj surroundings and the beauty OF the
plants were also the subject of many
complimentary expressions.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
REVIVAL SERVICE

Baptistshrdlu shdrlu shrdlu hrdlu rdl
INC meeting at the Fourth Street
BAPTIST Church will be transferred RI
south Street next Sunday morning. Mr..
hamilton will conduct four services
during the day. beginning with the
sunday schools The meeting will be
continued through the week. The pub-
nc Is invited, and a cordial welcome
Will be extended to all
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
MRS. MARY L. LAWRENCE DEAD

MRS. MARY l.. LAWRENCE DEAD
Yesterday morning at an early hour,
IN washington ID. c., Mrs. Mary e.,
relicit OF the late VIM. p. Lawrence, de-
parted this life at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. C. c. Meads. She leaves
four children-Mrs. Meads, at whose
bert. MIR. W. c. Lawrence. of Brook
lyn. n. Y, and Mrs. Charles e. Rich
ardson, of this city.
Her remains will arrive here this
morning. The funeral will take place
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
residence of Mr.. Walter Il. Bennett, no.
QUO Washington street. Interment at
Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Lawrence resided in this city
many years raising a large family here,
and by her gentle disposition, charita-
Die and generous nature and affections
ate mein drew unto herself n host of
friends. who will be deeply grieved to
learn that she is no more. To her chill
dren much sympathy has been extend
ed at the great loss they have sustained.
and the community at large feels that
the city has lost resident who hon
ored Portsmouth by claiming it as her
home.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
BERKELEY ADvTS

VIZ y HAVE TIEM.-LADIES' AND
w Children's Sandals and Oxfords:
the newest up-to-date line in Black and
Tan; also Men $ Low Shoes N Wei and
Tans. Call and save money by buying
ut home. III. l.. WEST. rs Chestnut
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure. ministers were greatly dis.
turbed by coughing congregations. No
excuse Tor 1t now. Burrow-M Martin
Company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
INSPECTION LAST NIGHT.

Grimes Battery Makes An Excellent
Showing Before Col. 10 Lane Stern.
The Armory presented an animated
appearance last night from to $3.50
O'Clock, the occasion being the inspec-
ton of Grimes Battery, Captain Curly
II. Warren, commanding, by Ass!stan,
Inspector General Col 10 Lane Stern.
of Richmond.
Col. Stern. up to the time mentioned
not putting in his appearance. the ma
jority of the ladies who had gathered
10 witness the inspection of military
command left the Armory. notwi5h-
standing the fact that delightful music
was being discoursed during the tire
some and tedious wait, Colonel Stern
however, just before 10 o'clock, accom-
panied by Major w. L. Simons COM
handing the First Battalion. Virginia
Artillery. his staff, Captains w. w
Barron and l.. I. Nash, Captain II. c.
Keeling, of the Norfolk Light Artillery
Blues. and First Lieutenant j. p
kevill. of the latter command. arrived
Captain c. I. Bland, of Major SIM
mons staff. joining them at the Arm
ory when Col. Stern at once set abou;
the purpose of his visit
y FINE SHOWING
Grimes Battery presented a very
fine showing with full ranks. Lieuten,
ant Collona and two privates only be-
ing absent. the former on business ana
the latter sick.
Captain Warren and Lieutenants
Davis and Holt were present, and ex-
pressed themselves as being proud OF
the battery.
The men got fine percentage for
attendance. and were compiimented for
the splendid appearance they made
which was rally excellent, considering
the state of the military fund and it,
slim distribution, the battery not hav-
Ing received the necessary equipments
to keep it in frst-class military shape.
FINE MUSIC.
Now word about the music, fur
nished by the Scaboard Air Line Corne,
Band. Superintendent of Motive Power
w. L. Reeds pet enterprise. 1t Is not
saying anything but the absolute truth
when it is stated that 1t was of n high
order indeed. This fine band is only
three months old, and is composed ex-
ciusively of employees of the, Seaboard
Air Line system of railroads The
manner In which it rendered difficult
selections last night reflects great cred
1t upon the band-master, Mr.. II. f.
Maxim. who has under his direction In
this splendid organization of % pieces
very fine musical talent. The band as
n whole should feel very proud of tho
success attained last night, it's first
pubic appearance.
After the inspection dancing was in
dulscd in by many ladies and gentle
men Tor an hour or more.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-15
KNOWN IN PORTSMOIJTu

Professor j. S. Eckford lived on the
suburbs, of this city about eight his
ago, and conducted small farm be-
longing to Mr.. Henry Phillips. Last
fali Mr.. Phillips went out to his place
to collect the rent. Some words passed
between them, which caused Mr. Phil
lips to strike Eckford, who piled out
pistol and shot Mr.. Phillips. the ball