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The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS

Silver City, Wednesday, March /, 1905.
The Board of County Commissioners
of Owyhee county, Idaho, met in spe-
cial session at the office of the Clerk
thereof, in Silver City, the county seat
of said county, at 10 o'clock a. M, for
the purpose of opening and consider
ing bids for keeping the county roads
in Road Districts Nos 3 and in repair
from March 2, 1905, until the second
Monday of January, 1908, and entering
into contracts for the improvement
and repair of said roads for such
period; for action ON such applications
for liquor licenses and liquor dealers
bonds as may be presented to the
Board at this time; and for such action
as the Board may see fit to take in re-
gard to the construction of wagon
bridge across Succor creek, near the
mouth thereof
Present, Fred Brunzell, chairman,
VIM. H. Best and John Benham, com
missioners, and j. s. st Clair, clerk
The following proceeding we're bad,
to-wit:
In the matter of constructing a
bridge across Succor creek
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of
the Board, that there is not sufficient
data at hand to enable the Board to
act intelligently upon the construction
of said proposed bridge at this time.
It-is therefore ordered that f W.
Hulett, county surveyor, be and he is
hereby instructed to report upon the
advisability and necessity for the con
struction of said bridge, view and Sc
lect site therefor, estimate the cost
thereof, and draw plans and specifica-
tions for the construction thereof, to
be Submitted to the Board at the regu-
lar meeting of the Board to be held on
April 10, 1905.
Whereupon, it is ordered that the
Board take a recess until 2 o'clock
p. m.
Board met after recess at 2 O'Clock
p. M with officers and members pres
ent as in forenoon.
The time heretofore set for the open
ing and consideration of bids for the
improvement and repair of the county
roads and highways within the bound
aries of Road Districts Nos 3 and 4 of
said county, and to make contracts for
the same from March 2, 1905, until the
second Monday of January. 1908, hav-
ing arrived, bids we're opened as fol-
| lows, to-wit:
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
We All Are.

The following is an extract from our
Washington letter:
Every person in the state of Idaho
should be proud of the brilliant record
made by Robert Lee Ghormley, mid
shipman in the United States naval
academy at Annapolis, Maryland, who
was appointed to the academy three
years ago by ex-senator Henry Held
felt. Before his appointment, MIR.
Ghormley had attended the University
of Idaho for four years, and was just
entering on his senior year when sp-
pointed During his first year at the
academy he was noted as hard stu
dent. During the second year he re-
ceived honorable mention and was
"starred," which in the language of the
middies means that he was one of the
twelve best men in the whole class
Mr.. ,Ghormley has taken prominent
part in athletics, being in the navy
lineup last year in the game with the
army at Philadelphia. His latest sue
cess, however, has just been an
nounced. He has been promoted by
the superintendent of the naval acad-
emy to the position of lieutenant com
mander. This means that he is in
command of his battalion. Out of
about six hundred cadets, there is only
one over young Ghormley This is the
best record western man has ever
made at the navel academy, and Idaho
should feel proud of the man that made
the record.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Custer County.

Ravenal Macbeth, Custer county's
senator, was born in Columbia, South
Carolina, in 1868, when armies we're de-
vastating the Palmetto state Ollie came
to Idaho in 1895, and is engaged in min
ing. lie is one of the two democrats
in the senate, and being bright and
witty and always in a good humor,
manages to get good deal Of fun out
of the other members by prodding the
republicans with his good natured wit
whenever an opportunity occurs, which
is not seldom. The senators all like
him and many of them make attempts
to get back at him but seldom catch
him mapping.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03

Next in alphabetical order of the
counties comes Owyhee, represented
in the senate by John Lamb whose
proverbial modesty prevents him say
ing more concerning himself than that
he is the oldest man in the senate, hav-
ing been born in Pennsylvania in 1898,
and drifted to Idaho in 1888, whare be
has been for number of years pub
lished the Nugget. He has less tc
say in the senate than any other mem
ber, and has not even tried to get q
state institution located in his county
He heads the list of four old bachelors
in the senate.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03

Picked pigs feet at Silver City Sup
ply Co.'s store.
White, Drab and Black Straight Front
and Princess Hip Corsets at Bibbins-
Myer Co.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
DISTRICT NO. 3.

DISTRICT NO. 8.
John Matthews ........s .s3,075 90
j. D. Fletcher 1920 90
j. L. Wees .........4 4,O80 90
Dennis Carter .. 3,4OO 90
Edwin Paul .... 4,2O0 90
DISTRICT NO. 4.
j. L. Wilson and Homer B.
Strickland, per annum IS 800 90
solomon A Newman, per an
mum 49,. 750 90
Eugene v. Slime. ....... 2,266 66ss
John H. Pinkston. .... 1880 90
Ben F. Robertson -. :. 1888 33
1t appearing to the satisfaction of
the Board that the bid of j. d. Fletch-
er. in the sum of 1920 90, for keeping
in repair and improving all the public
roads and eighways within the bound
aries of Road District No. 3, from
March 2, 1905, until the second Monday
of January, 1908, is the best bid offered
and that said bid is accompanied by a
bond for the faithful performance of
all and singular, the terms and cOndi-
tions by him to be performed in ae-
cordance with a certain contract in
writing to be entered into between said
j. d. Fletcher and Owyhee county,
|
! Commissioners, TO improve and repair
the public roads aud highways in said
Road District No. of said county
from the second day of March, 1905,
until the second Monday of January,
| 1908, and that said bond, in the opin-
| ion of the Board, is good and suffi-
cient bond for such purpose, it is
ordered that said bid be and the same
is hereby accepted.
And it is further ordered that Fred
Brunzell, chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners, be and he is
hereby authorized to approve said
bond and execute a contract with the
said j. d. Fletcher for and on behalf
of Owyhee county, inthe state of Idaho,
by its Board of Commissioners, for the
improvement and keeping in repair of
the public roads and highways in
hoad District No. 3, from March 2,
1905, until the second Monday of Jan
uary, 1908.
1t appearing to the satisfaction OF
the Board that the bid of Ben f. Rob-
ertson, iu the sum of Sl983.33, for keep
| ing in repair and improving all public
roads and highways within the bound
aries of Road District No. 4, from
! March 2, 1905, until the second Monday
of January. 1908, is the best bid offered
aud that said bid is accompanied by a
bond for the faithful performance of,
all and singular, the terms and condi-
tions by him TO be performed in ac-
cordance with certain contract in
writing to be entered into between
said Ben F. Robertson and Owyhee
county, acting through its Board of
County Commissioners, to improve and
repair the public roads and highways
in said Road District No. 4, of said
county, from the second day of March,
1905, until the second Monday of jan
uary, 1908, and that said bond, in the
opinion of the Board, is a good and
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03

Try Royal Worcester Corsets and
you will be more than pleased, at Bib
bins-Myer Co.
l have for sale three vapor bath
cabinets, which 1 will close out at s4.OO
each. Call on or address Larry Me-
han at Black Jack mine. 29-tf
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
EImore County.

w. A. Russell, senator from Elmore
county, is the other democratic sena-
tor, and greatly enjoys seconding any
motion made by Macbeth which gives
a majority a poke in the ribs. He was
bornin Illinois, and came with his par
ents to Idaho among the earliest pio-
neers, locating in Boise valley in 1862
Mr.. Russell is stock grower. He is
quiet gentleman and is always watch
ful of the states interests.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Cassie County.

George A. Day, Mormon who was
born in Salt Lake county, Utah, in
1867, is the senator from Cassis county.
He is a rancher, but began his life in
Idaho as a school teacher in 1899. He
is now serving his second term in the
senate, and is one of its prominent and
influential members. He is the mem
Der who introduced the local option
and Sunday closing bills.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03

Latah is ably represented In the sen
ate by Morris Evan Lewis formerly
hailing from Iowa, where he was born
in 1861, and whence he came to Idaho
in 1878. He is real estate dealer in
Moscow. and most loyal to the state
university. He is good worker and
digs down to the bottom of measures
to get at their merits or demerits. He
is very efficient senator.
Lemhi County.
r. W. Mcbride, mining promoter
and operator, is Lemhi county's sen
ator. He was born in Ohio In 1865 and
came to idaho in 1895. He is quiet
rather than aggressive member, clear
headed and prompt in working for
every measure which will fur ther the
states industries.
Lincoln County.
Joseph e. Darrah, or "Uncle Joe,' as
all the girls in Lincoln county call
him, is big. hearty old bachelor, hav-
ing been born in Virginia in l84l He
located in Idaho in 1890, and is engaged
in ranching and stock raising He is
senator from his county, and the peo-
pie of Governor Gooding's home
county made no mistake when they
elected him. He is watchful, clear
headed man aud votes and talks we'll
on all legislative propositions.
Nez Perce County.
Senator George E. Crum of Nez
Perce county has had former legisla-
tive experience, having been senator
during the 7th session. He is presi-
dent pro tenn. of the senate and pre-
sides with dignity and fairness in the
absence of the lieutenant governor. He
is one of the busiest members of the
senate and one of the most prominent
and efficient. He was born in Ohio in
1873, and located in Lewiston in 1899,
where he is engaged in the wholesale
fruit business. He is bachelor
Oneida County.
| Henry Jones of Oneida county is the
heavy weight of the senate, he tipping
the scales at 290 pounds. Although
hailing from Oneida he is not men,
ber of the Mormon church. He was
born in Wales in 1849 and located in
Idaho in 1869 and is engaged in farm
ing and raising horses and cattle. He
is most genial whole -souled gentle
man, shrewd ana careful man of affairs,
has but little to say in the senate, but
is careful guardian of the states in
| tarests
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Shoshone County.

Alfred Page, senator from Shoshone
county, is EngHshman, resembling
somewhat in pose and appearance, a
prominent English mine manager in
Owyhee. He was born in 1852, and
came to Idaho in 1870. He is engaged
iii mining and hotel keeping in Ward
ner. In the senate he looks after
Occur d Alene affairs with watchful
interest and has pull euongh to defeat
an eight-hour bill. He is genial, popu-
lar and good worker.
Washington County.
AS the last of these brief sketches,
but by no means the least among the
senators, comes the name of l.. w.
Smith of Washington county, whose
vocation is that of druggist
and avocation that of a news
paper publisher, at Salubria.
He is a hard worker in the SEN
ate and will get the boundary line be-
tween Washington aud Idaho counties
defined by law, or let Senator Nugent
know the reason why. DR.. Smith was
born in Ohio in 1854 and located in
Idaho in 1900.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Bannock County.


Senator Fred W. Hastings, from
Blaine county, is stock grower and
rancher, whose home is at Soldier, on
Little Camas prairie. He was born in
Michigan in 1859, and came to Idaho in
1892. What he don't know about the
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
KootenAi County.

Another lawyer, the youngest man,
and when contending for a point or
measure, about the best fighter in the
senate is H. Herman Taylor who repre-
sents Kootenai county, who was born
in Wisconsin in 1877 and came to
Idaho in 1902 He lives at Standpoint
and is of course in favor of dividing
that long, narrow county. He is hard
worker, has clear, level head, takes
an active interest in all the proceed
ings and talks we'll and to the point.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Fremont County.

John w. Hart, who was born in Og-
den, Utah. in 1866, and came to the
"banana belt" in Idaho in 1895, ably
represents Fremont county in the
senate. He is an active and efficient
member, talks tersely and well on ques-
tions which come up and liberal and
progressive. Agricultural and live
stock business is his vocation. He is
one of the four L. d. S. members.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03
Idaho County.

Charles H. Nugent, lawyer by pro-
fession, whose home is in Grangeville,
was born in Pennsylvania in 1871, and
came to Idaho in 1897. The senator
from Idaho county is bachelor. He
is hard worker and, as chairman of
the judiciary committee, puts in long
hours studying the legal points on all
bills which are referred to his com
mittee. Mr.. Nugent is the ablest talk
er in the senate.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-03-03

charms of the Wood River country or
of the stock growing business, brands,
estrays, etc, is not worth telling. He
Is the author of most of the bills per-
tanning to the live stock business and
can explain their merits to nicely. He
has exactly twenty friends, members of
the senate, he counting as the twenty
first end only other member.
Boise County.
Walter f. Hiatt represents Boise
county in the upper house of the Idaho
legislature. Born in Iowa in 1855, a state
without pine treeinit, but with one of
the largest sawmills in it cutting pine
lumber in America, heis engaged in the
lumber business in Idaho, coming to
this state in 1877. He is level-headed,
talks to the point when any Idaho in
terest is at stake and is always inter-
ested in anything tending to develop
the resources of the state.
Canyon County.
Senator W. M. Wayman of Canyon
county poses as farmer in the senate,
but is really new Plymouth irrigation
engineer who has all the problems CON
nected with the distribution of water
down very pat and is an authority in
the senate on all questions connected
with irrigation. He was born in Iowa
|
in 1864, and came to idaho in 1900 He
is diligent worker and careful
guardian of all the states best in
terests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton will
be here most OF the summer.

evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton will
be here most OF the summer.
R. NJ. White, Mrs. H. L. Humph-
rev, Mrs. A. E. SINNERS, P. G.. Hoff'
man and j. M. Sheets are among
those attending the state Sunday
school convention at Hutchinson.
R. M. White, P. G. Hoffman, F. A.
Smith, Mrs. o. E. Simmere, j. E. Mus
ser and others who have been attending
the State Sunday school association at
Hutchinson returned this morning.
Rev. A. L. Hope left for Grand
Rapids, Mich, to attend general con-
ference Of the.U. B. church. He and
his brother who will join him at Perry
are the two representatives from this
state.
H. C. Drawer returned from bust
ness trip for the Abilene mills to
southern Kansas and northern Okla
homa. He says wheat in that Sec
ton is thin and short and will make
no record breaking crop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18

Jay Mccoy, Harry Parmenter, Ralph
Perril, Timothy Riordan. They
graduate next week.
Mrs. G. A. Courtney received
letter from trinidad, Colo, announc.
ing the serious injury Of her son, W.
A. Courtney, who fell from the scat
folding on which he was working.
The accident happened on the 9th
and he was only partly conscious on
the 10th. Hope iS entertained for his
recovery.
Bert HaSkins, formerly Of Abb
lene but who has been In the credit
department OF the St. Louis Bank Of
Commerce, will 60 to New York as
auditor OF new National bank to be
started next month. He spent q day
here early this week. His many
friends are glad to know Of his ad-
vancement.
Ralph Lucier had narrow es-
cape Sunday from a Iiietin Of par
tial blindness. He was playing with
little Richard Kieier and the boy 4 b ad
3 small revolver. While in the lat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Recent REFLECTIONS.

Born, to MIR. and Mrs. A. M.
Foster, a daughter.
Marriage license: Leonard F.
Linde, Bertha NJ. Taylor, Abilene.
Found, lady's brilllantine jacket on
Enterprise street. Owner can have
at this Office. l6-2t&c
r. Pearson and Kate StuckS, both
Of Enterprise, were married this Of
ternoon by Judge Rankin.
An ice cream social will be given
at Harmony Christian church near
Acme Friday evening, May 10.
While making a flying switch q
Rock Island freight derailed several
box cars this morning. No one was
hurt.
The A. o. U. W. is arranging to
beautify the grounds around Its build
ing on southside and will give dance
May SOth to help pay for the same.
The property owners OF North
Olive are putting a Waterman up
that street at their own expense. II
the water company extends Its mains
the city is compelled to pay for more
hydrants.
The Lutheran Aid society took
in s5S at its meeting and supper at
the parsonage yesterday evening.
The society will close the years work
In June free Of debt.
r. G. Trey and daughter Gene
We've are moving iuto their new rooms
In the REFLECTOR block. They are
handsomely fitted up with bath room,
etc., making q model fat.
C. E. Waters Of Manchester has
bought the Grentner stock Of hard
ware and implements at junction
City. Mr.. Roberts, . farmer near
Manchester. has bought the Waters
stock ct Manchester.
An Abilene man who has cut
great dash here is attracting attention
elsewhere. The editor Of paper In
town where be used TO live has
written to the REFLECTOR to know
what chance there iS to collect an &C.
count Of tl2 that he left unpaid when
he moved away.
The Solomon high school seniors
visited the city today and enjoyed
themselves. They are . good looking
crowd and their names are: Mar
gurstts Kuhn, Margaret LOckhGrt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
FOR FOURTH Of JULY.
BIG CELEBRATION STARTED FOR
ABILENE.
Commercial Club and Firemen Will
Unite in Giving the Best Entertain
ment in Central KanSas-COmmit
tees Are Named.

The commercial club met this
morning and decided to have Fourth
Of July celebration in Abilene.
All Dickinson county is to be in
vited and bands will be here from
every town in the county.
A rich program will be arranged,
including frrmen's races, tall games,
horse races, etc. Full details later.
These committees will have the
SHOW in charge:
Executive com mittee-F. D. Parent,
H. W. Jacobs, G. E. Etheringten, C.
E. Shadinger, s. Shearer.
Finance-A. L. Du3kwall, Frank
Pinkham, j. E. Keel, NJ. P. Joll y.
Advertising-J. W. Howe, G. M.
larger, P. W. Heath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Hiram Springer Of Dillon was in
the city.
Miss Ada Southwort left for Yer
mont.
W. D. and Nate Shugart came up
from Hope.
Charles Janis left for months
visit in Dayton, Ohio.
Rev. E. E. Stauffer is up from Law
renee visiting relatives.
W. H. Eicholtz went to Herington
to the state Sportsmen's meeting
Miss Lille O'Reilly and Mrs. Cox
comb Of Banner were In the city.
Miss Alice Sterl went to Topeka to
the federation and to visit friends.
Rev. G. B. Burkholder and j. A.
Engle OF Talmsge were Abilene visi'
tors.
Mrs. A. G. Anderson went to Kan
sas City and Lexington, Mo-, for a
visit.
Otto L. johnson, formerly OF this
place, was here to spend Sunday with
his mother.
W. B. Giles leaves this week for
trip to Boston. He will call on Tom
Lawson while there.
Miss Gertrude Cooper goes to
BArtlesville, l. T., tomorrow to visit
her uncle, A. E. Cooper.
Mrs. Walker Of Illinois came in Il
visit her sister, Mrs. W. D. Nichols
She is on her way to Colorado to visi
relatives.
Edward Pepper left for Havensville
Kas., where be will be married
Wednesday. he will be given 9 roya
reception when he gets back.
Benz. C. Hartman, . mail carrier q
Hagerstown, Nd, Is visiting BIZ
father who lives In southwest Dickin
son. They were 10 town today.
Rev. E. N. Evans, the popular pas
tor Of Grace Reformed church, vii
attend the Kansas Chassis at Kansa
City this week and preach In the FirI
Mrs. o. L. Moore, Mrs. q. J. Hodge
Mrs.. N. D. larger, Mrs. W. b. Nc
Kinstry. Mrs. J. A. Young and other
went to Topeka TO the federation {
clubs meeting.
Senator and Mrs. Burton, secomP'
niod By Private Secretary ". v
Smith, eams In from Washington la
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Here Il Your Chance.

$50 acres OF farm land In Chase
county; all tillAbls; $50 acres in Guilt
walton; balance pasture. Price $685.
900; $40, 900 cash and balance to suit.
It will advance 20 per cent in the next
two years but owner wants money TO
invest in southeast Texas where II will
advance so per cent in one year. For
particulars address o. T. Shelton
s2s N. Y. Life Bldg, Kansas City,
Mo. @.Sa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
REQUIEM Mass OF Solomon.

High mass Of requiem will be Cele-
brated tomorrow Thursday, May lS)
for Rev. Bernard Hayden. Father
o'Rellly OF Banner City will be the
orator on the occasion. Very Rev.
Father Maher, administrator Of the
ConcOrdis diocese during the bishops
absence, and several other priests
will assist.
Father Fleming Of Goodland was
installed pastor Of Solomon ON last
Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18

ter'S hands 1t was accidently dis
charged within foot Of Ralph's face
and directly at him. The cartridge
was blank but 1t came near putting
out an eye. DR.. SteeIsmith thinks IL
will be possible to save 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Newspaper Subscriber. Must Pay.

The district court Of Barton county
has given decision in which 1t holds
that a subscriber to a newspaper who
takes the papers from the pO'tOftice
can be required to pay the bill pre-
scented by the publisher.
The decision was In the case OF
Grandy against schradsr. Grandy
had been accepting a newspaper pub
lishsd by SchrAder, but refused to
DAY the bill and Schrader sued.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
In District Court.
Iron Mondays Daily ]

District court opened this morning,
The only criminal case, that Of state
vs.. David Patterson, was continued.
A large number Of cases which are to
60 to the Jury we're continued. Dr.
vorcss we're granted to Rhinsy Long
hoier from Edith Longhoier, Edna
Runyan from John RunyOn, William
Smith from Elsie Smith, Minnie Victor
from Oscar Victor.
tFrom Tuesdays DAily.l
District court was occupied with
arguments today. Joseph Young was
granted Q divorce from Lille Young.
From Wednesdays DAily,1
Judge Moore this morning refused
q divorce to Elizabeth Petit Of Chap
man who wished separation from
Leon Petit. She did not have much
to complain Of except that be did NOT
support her but As she owns farm
or two and q house and lot the court
held he WAS not entirely blsmsbls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
tFrom Tuesdays Dailyl


Fine plants for sale Of Sl.5O per
1000. Call on or write G. A. Hilton,
one mile west Of Abilene. Phone
7Os. Ss-9ott
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
ToMORROw's WEATHER.

Indications for Kansas for "a Hours
Beginning at Noon Today.
Bulletin in REFLECTOR Office window
Partly cloudy and warmer tonight
and Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-05-18
Rnr aalA

An s.yeAr-old blask mare, weight
1850 pounds, In good sound sOndi-
tlOu. Inqulrs At oaSss COhes) i5-2sAe