Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1901-10-18

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| This has been the longest continued
spell Of fine weather experienced in this
country for a number of years. No one
has reason to be overtaken by bad
weather this year while harvesting.
The board OF trustees selected by the
citizens' meeting is in every way as
good board as could have been secured
and when our town lie incorporated they
should have the hearty support of every
| one.
Kale Burge has been cleaning up the
premises OF Walter Browns new store
this week The building ia now nearly
ready for occupancy as the numerous
shelves and counters are almost com
pleted.
| A marriage license has been granted
John Hoene and Miss Susie Schubert
and the wedding Will take place soon.
John says he is going to give u grand
free ball at Cottonwood when the event
transpires.
About the next thing of Importance
we will hear from the county seat is
that Cottonwood is un incorporated
village and after that certain reforms we
have needed for long time will begin
to take place.
Sam'l Godstone and Ike Binnard re-
turned from Lewiston last Monday.
Mr.. Goldstone has been away for sew
eral months but will now stay and take
personal charge of his mercantile estab-
lishment here.
/ You will have but three weeks more
to buy goods at sacrifice at. our store.
We must close out Immediately and are
slaugbtering prices for cash. Remem-
her, we leave in three weeks, London's
store, Grangeville.
Some miscreant last week stole a
number of letters out of one OF the FONTS
of our wood type, totally running the
font and not heneftting himself in the
least. If he will return the type moth
ing more will be said about it.
| Ed ,Cawley, night clerk at the Jersey
house at Grangeville, last Wednesday
received telegram that his father died
in California. Mr. Cawley left immedi-
ately, arriving ut this place in time for
supper and went ON to Lewiston that
night.
Quong, Chinaman from Lewiston,
this week purchased quite drove of
hogs from different parties in this vicin-
lty. Quong is well known on the prai-
rie az slirewd business man and is the
recognized leader of all Cinnamon in
this part OF Idaho.
Fred Simon and VIM. Schiller had a
runaway on their way to Lewiston last
week. The horses were cut in fence
and the rig was considerably smashed
up, No damage was done to the occu-
pants. Fred says it was Schiller's fault.
Ask Fred about it.
The Prospector cigar, manufactured
at Grangeville. by Mr.. Bert Thompson,
is home product and should be smoked
by all people who claim TO patronize
home industry. 1t is. an all Havana
cigar and is excelled by none OF the
weeds on The market.
The Maccabee dance last Friday night
was well attended and everyone reports
an enjoyable time. The supper given
at the st. Albert was feast that would
have been a credit to any swell ball
but then, that is only the usual service
rendered at that POPULAR place.
Meinolph Wahle, prosperous farmer
OF the Ferdinand vicinity, was trading
at this place Wednesday. While her,
he purchased one OF Schiller & Simon,
famous $50 harnesses and is now tn,
2 possessor of as fine lookinga team and
: harness as there is to be seen anywhere
DIR. j. E. Smith has purchased 10
on the hill near w. l.. Browns hom,
e and will Immediately hegin the erection
: OF handsome residence. Mike Hanle,
e and Charlie Crawford ars already dig
. ging we'll and are nearly through will
v the job. DIR. Smith says Cottonwood il
, a good town full, OF good people, and, a
f he is man OF experience. his judgment
: is not at fault.
Al. Manning yesterday sold mis- bar
: bershop to Mr.. Thurmah, of Boise, win
S comes highly recommended as barbe
: and will undoubtedly enjoy the SAM
patronage and good will extended t
: Mr.. Manning. Mr.. Thurman will i'm
Il mediately bring his faA.ily up from
:, Lewiston. Al. leaves tomorrow morn
S ing for Spokane TO join his family. Tn
r best wishes OF the entire community e
with him.