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Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Some people are taking Ex-Governor
Mcconnell entirely too seriously. Once
upon a time Mr.. Mcconnell was ap-
pointed to very responsible position
in the Indian service only to get fired
little later. And for several years
the old man went around telling what
he was going to do and threatening to
annihilate the government. This all
happened during the administration Of
President Mckinley.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

The postoffice department has sent
the following word to all postmasters
who have rural routes radiating from
their Offices: "On and after July /,
1906, patrons Of the rural delivery ser
vice will be required to display signals
on their boxes when they leave mail in
them for the carriers to collect, as, after
that date carriers, when serving on
their routes, will not be required to
open and examine any mail boxes
except those to which they have mails
to deliver and those on which signals
are displayed to indicate there is mail
for the carrier to collect"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Troy is offering those who celebrate
here one Of the best programs ever
pulled of in any town in the north
west. There will be fewer foot races
but other sport Of an intensely interest
ing nature are substituted. There is to
be contest for tie makers, a log roll
ing contest, prize for the man with
the biggest feet, and another for the
biggest family that celebrates in Troy.
The sport will afford several hours OF
fine entertainment and as a result there
will be a monster crowd in town that
day.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
NoTIcF FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office. Lewiston Idaho.
May p, 1906 Notice is hereby given that in
compliance with the provisions of the act of
ongresS of June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act f,r
the sale of timber lands in the States OF Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892
WILLIAM McGAHAN
of Crescent, CoInty of Latah, State of Idaho.
has this day filed in this Office his sworn state
ment 1891 for the purchase of the nell of sec IS
tp 80 n, T W b m and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more vaiuH BILE for il
timber or stone than for agricultural D rpost s.
and TO establish his claim to said lai d before
the Register and Receiver AT Lewiston, Idaho
on the 9th day of August 1906. He names as
witnesses: Joseph Sturdevant. Thomas Stur
devant, Lenard Sturdevant and Emery jerks
all of Crescent Idaho. Any and all persons
ella. ming adversely the ab0ve described lands
are requested To file their claims in this office
on or before the said 9th day of August 1906.
4. II. BARTLETT.
June 1-Aug3 Register.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Is county seat something main
tanned by the people for the people, or
is it maintained by the taxpayers for
the benefit of some particular COM
munity7 If the latter reason is not
good then should it not be located with
the sole purpose of accommodating the
greatest number OF those whose taxes
maintain it? II so what excuse is there
for compelling people to travel to the
extreme edge Of a large county,
These are things that will some day be
answered and the result will not have a
tendency to advance the price Of
Moscow town lots.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

A socialist paper, published down at
Caldwell, attempts to create sympathy
for the alleged assassinators of Frank
Steunenberg by telling the world how
nice and INTELLIGENT are the wives Of
Mr., Meyer and Mr.. Pettibone. They
probably are, but so is Mrs. Steunen-
berg, and justice demands that those
who made this woman a widow and
her little children fatherless shall not
escape.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

R. S. Mathews OF Moscow, one of
the successful, conservative farmers of
Latah county, has been suggested as a
most excellent man for the republican
nominee for county commissioner to
succeed Mr.. Pickering in that district
The News would be glad of the oppor-
tunity to support Mr.. Mathews because
we believe him to be such man as
this county needs at this time.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

The present system of assessing real
estate by name ought to be abolished
and in place thereof substituted the
better system Of assessing by descrip-
ton. For example, lot /, block /,
Original plat, Troy, Idaho, should be
so assessed, regardless of who might
own this property. This is the system
now successfully used in many states.
The double assessment could not
occur and other errors not easily made.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

A Missouri editor is said to have hit
upon plan to keep subscriptions paid
up that takes the cake. Every time a
delinquent subscriber is mentioned in
his paper his name is inverted. For
example "Gou9s roqu and wife are
spending a few days in Chicago"
Every subscriber understands what it
means, and there is grand rush to get
it right side up again. -Nez Perce
Herald.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Even the millionaire is afraid OF
public opinion. Politicians hesitate to
offend it, while the average citizen will
make a reasonable effort to conform to
its demand. A healthy public opinion
is sufficient to bring about all needed
reforms, the only trouble is in getting
people to agree as to the proper thing
to be done.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

After the government report few
people will relish packing house pro-
ducts. Home made lard, hams and
bacon ought now to take boom. Re-
garding the great packing houses the
Boise Capital News says: They make
filth seven-fold flthier."
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Some men treat their wifes with less
respect than decent man would show
a ten dollar cayuse. There is at
least one fellow in Troy who if reports
are half true, would not fare we'll in
Oregon where they maintlin whipping
post for wife heaters.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

The Pocatello Tribune has under
taken to publish Senator Dubois po-
litical record. That job ought not re-
quire over one line. Really, now,
what has Dubois ever done for Idaho?
Nothing. AS has been said he hasn't
amounted to anything more than a
cipher with the rim knocked off,"
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

It speaks well for Troy to find travel
ing men saying nice things about the
business interests OF our town. The
drummer knows the town that does the
business and when they say town is
alright it generally is.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08
Wanted.

/ am in the market for 10000 cedar
posts as follows: Round part to be not
less than six inches in diameter at small
end, and, seven feet long and peeled.
Split posts to hove timber in them equal
to round pasts, six inches in diameter.
All posts to be sound timber. Please
quote me prices on these and how many
you can supply. w. NJ. DuTHIR,
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

1t is reported that White Pine is now
selling as high as three dollars per
thousand in the Collins district. Moth
ing like competition, is there, when it
comes to dealing with the big fellows.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

There is no better criterion for
strangers to go by in forming an opinion
OF a town than by perusing the adver-
Using columns of its local paper" says
an exchange.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

After year Of education" and dis
cussion Mr.. McConnell's equal taxa
ton league has grown about as fast as
would a bar of soft soap in a tub Of
hot water.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

A few days ago Congressman Adams
Of Pennsylvania committed suicide.
Out here in Idaho there are a few fell
lows who are killing themselves trying
to get into congress.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

The engagement Of the Moscow
band insures excellent music for Troy S
celebration. The fire boys will run a
bowery dance and the music for this
occasion will be supplied by the Mos
COW orchestra, one Of the best musical
organizations in the state.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Grover Cleveland is quoted as de-
claring positively that he will not run
for president again. There are about
eighty million people in the United
States who will be glad OF it.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

Harmony is in evidence among the
republicans while the democrats pull
hair and land on one another with a
viciousness that would do credit to a
Missouri Jackass.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-06-08

There is a reason why Troy mer-
chants are doing an ever increasing
business, and that reason is that it
Pays 10 trade in Troy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

Of Tufts College will preach at the Uni
Nersal!st church Sunday morning at 1870
First Baptist church. Rev. l.. II. Clarke
pastor: Morning service at 1920 o'clock
with sermon Icy the pastor; Sunday school
at l.: evening service ut I.
Congregational church. Rev. Langdon
CnlmbY pastor: Morning scrv.ce at 1913
o'clock with sermon by the pastor. Other
services At tn" usual hours
First hurch Of Christ. Scientist: Ser
vice at i|41 4. NJ; subject of Jn-s.i
mon: God the Only Cause and Creator;
testimonial meeting Wednesday at 80
T. NJ.
Sunday at Highland Avenue Method st
triacoral church. Rev. j. r. CT fcrd pas
tor: Morning worship with sermon by
the l'astnr ana sacrament of The Lord )
supper at ;n30; Sunday school AT Y ~. :.
fpwnrth I.casu" led by Miss Emma
Woodward at g z. NJ: subject: ''Tempta-
Ions and fInw 10 Met Them" MrctinS
IN tn" interests of Howard Missionary
So"!'ty mith address by Mrs NJ. Libby
Allen national crg.lt2cr. ut II. NJ.
Spcc!,h music and Il fine :idrc * will re
Fay all for attending this service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Felice Bellone. tailor, Is In a hospital
at New York from wound self-infiicted
after having. according to the police
murdered his wife because the two had
been disgraced. The body OF the young
wife, Catherin. was found In the home.
The woman had been shot in the head
and back. The husband was discovered
Friday in the hallway OF an office build
ing where he had fallen after shooting
himself through the head. The poles
quote him as having said that he had
shot his wife and himself after reading
letters from Italy in which the name of
his wife was frequently mentioned to his
modification and shame.
Receiver Wilson of the wrecked Aetna
Bank of Butte. Mont, Friday announced
that he had received a check from Au-
gustus Helnze for 100000. Mr.. Heinxe
formerly was president of the bank but
withdrew in 1903. Believing. however.
that many depositors had not known OF
his withdrawal, although 1t was widely
advertised as the time. and that through
confidence In his deputation many OF his
friends may have lost their money. Mr..
Hcirzc says In his letter to Mr. Wilson
he contributes 10000 toward the banks
assets and forwards his check for that
amount. The contribution should increase
the banks assets 20 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Church Notices.

Rev. and Mrs Charles II. Jones Of
Amcsburv Mass. will have charge of tn"
service ut the Friends hall. Hallowell.
Sunday. Dec =, 1T 80 o'clock.
st. Matthew's church. Rev. w. l.. Liv-
insston rector first Sunday in Advent:
Morning scrvic,, and Holy Communion at
loo O'Clock; Sunday school q: n.@
O'Clock.
Old South Congregational church. Rev.
G. A. Wight pastor: Preaching at 1870
A. NJ; Sunday school at 1l.45; Y. p. S.
&. T.. at 6.15; evening service omitted on
account of union temperance meeting at
Baptist church.
First Tnversalist church. Second and
Central streets. R-v. George Wilson
Scidder u. D.. pastor: Morning worship
at 1870; Japanese mission Sunday. A col
lection for japanese missions will be
taken. Sermon: "rho Philosophy of Mis-
siOns" Sunday school at 11.45.
Mrs NJ. Libby Allen of pes Moines. H.,
general organizer of the W. II. NJ. s..
will give an address at the Methodist
church at 1870 Sunday morning. Mrs.
Allen is Il very interesting speaker and
should be greeted by a large audience.
Other services of the day as usual Union
temperance meeting at the Baptist
church in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Girl Who Shot Briggs p
Be Tried for Mans|aughteI.
$4,000 Bail Furnished and She
Is Then Set at Liberty.
Killed Man to Protect Mis- Family,
Sheltered In Her Home /

Thornton. Il. l., Nov. 30.-Ethel Smith,
the l5-year- old girl who shot and killed
Elmer Briggs yesterday while the latter
was attempting TO force an entrance
into her home. where his wife and child
We're staying. will be tried on a charge
of manslaughter. She was arraigned in
in bonds of $4,000 to await trial, which
will begin Dec. Il.
Although she has been under arrest
since Briggs was killed. Miss Smith
has not been in Jail. She spent the night
at the house Of Chief Of Police Kimball.
where she ate her Thanksgiving day
di.lner. The chief took his charge to the
coUr. house in Knightsville today and
after tho preliminary hearing she was
permitted to go to her home. her IA
Their and two friends having furnished
the necessary securities.
Ethel Smith, the pretty little 15-year-
old daughter of Special Policeman Lee
dnirr Smith. is under arrest at the
home of Chief of Police Rowland KIM
lall of Thornton. r. l., charged with
killing Elmer Briggs. a resident Of that
town by shooting while he was trying
to force an entrance into the house.
The circumstances were such that after
being obliged to arrest the child Thurs
day Chief Kimball took her to his house.
gave her Thanksgiving dinner and
declared that she would not go to Jail
so long as she was under his jurisdic-
ton. The tragedy was the culminatio
of an enstrangement between Briggs
and his wife. About two weeks ago
Briggs is alleged to have deserted his
wife. leaving her without means to sup
port herself and her three small chill
dren Nearly Oh the residents in the
enighborhood offered to go on the girls
bonds. An attempt will be made to have
the child released on bail pending a
hearing. All Of those who were at the
house at the time OF the shooting were
unanimous in saying that when Briggs
Apr oached the house he was muttering
threats to kill his wife and children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
In Police Circles.

Although it WAS evident that numer-
ous persons celebrated Thanksgiving
day with the liberal u.s. of Stimulants
the day passed without an arrest being
made for intoxication. Albert Norris
appeared before Judge Larrab,r in the
morning ard I'i"a'l,d guilty to Il 'harg,
of vagrancy. H. went To- Jill for &c
days.
Ii spit, Of tn. fact that the ground
has not been completely covered with
SNOW. there have already been com
plants Of cnaSting on sidewalks Near
~ every street in the city is up hill
consequently HE complaints have been
numerous. Nnd they are founded on
good grounds. FIR sliding on sidewalks
down steep incliucS cndangcrS both
pedestrians and the youthful coasters
The danger was We'll Illustrated by al
ncid"nt that happened at the foot OF
North street. Er. GLEASON was driving
UP Main avenue and PULLED up at tn,
foot of the street to let Frank Dudley
who was with him. alight on the side
walk. As IN" doctor turned his horse
ont" the street crossing. he saw a
douplcrunncr dlshing toward him
There was no time for the doctor Ia
make Il move. The boys on the sled
however. saw the danger and with one
exception. they tumhlcd off. Tine one
hn chung to III" sled. had the escape
of his life. II 4 miracle he missed tn.
carriage. with which it seemed he must
collide, and slid under the horse with
out touching a thing. 1t was Il case of
what it might have been, Vet il shows
the danger of sliding OH public thor
oughfarcS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
REVISED RATES,
Rent Of Postoffiee Boxes Will BE-
Changed All Over United States.

Washington, Nov. 30.-An order has
been issued by First Assistant POST
master General Hitchcock, effective
Jan. !, looking toward the adoption Of
uniform rates Of rent for boxes in post.
offices. The revised rates will affect
every postoffice in the United States.
The new schedule adopts as the mini
mum rate for small call boxes In small
fourth-c class postoffices the amount.
Uen cents per quarter). now generally
charged. From this figure. the rates
advance according to a carefully grad
uated scale until they reach a charge
for small lock boxes. at one pogtofice
New York City, of 81 a quarter. the
amount now charged at that Office.
While set rates will be revised.
others will be considerably lowered, the
aim being to correct inequalities and
at the same time to produce an aver
age approximate to that Of the rates
now in force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Wiiliams-Wino,

At high Il on Thanksgiving cay at
the Highland avenue Methods church
., CURED 4 quiet wedding. when John
Williams and Miss Jennie Wing. both
Of WalcrVillr were unit" in hnl& we'd
lock. They We're attended by Mr. and
Mrs. T.. T.. Wing. uncle and aunt of
the bride. G.. Harold Wing ana L. Bur
ley Wing. cousins of the bride all of
this city. Just rs the clock in the
church tower was striking the hour of
l. the wedding party marched Up the
broad isle 10 the chancel where they
We're met hy the pastor. Rev. J. K. Cliff
ford. who united them i'll marriage.
using the ring service OF the NJ ,hodist
Episcopal church.
At the conclusion Of the ,rar amony
Mr. ard Mrs. Williams accompanied
Mr.. ana Mrs. Wing to their home for
Thanksgiving day festivities. Mr.. and
Mrs. Williams are well ana farorably
known in Waterville. where they are
20 reside and the best wishes of many
friends Will attend them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

At the horne Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. n.
Seekins on Libby street occurred 4
Thanksgiving dinner party long to be
remembered. The immediate family OF
Mr.. seekins. who has been Ill for some
time. planned and carried out the dc.
tails, inviting over 70 relatives, over
80 were present. consisting Of children
and grandchildren. An original poem
by Mrs. Mary Wingate, written for the
occasion. was much appreciated. Those
from out Of town were: Clerk of Courts
w. I. Stekins. Mrs. Seekins and ~,
Roy of Skowhegan: Eugene Seekins.
Skowhegan; George H. Seekins and
son Arthur of sangerviile; FIT. Seek
ms. Mattawamkeag; Mr.. and Mrs &C.
II. Davis and four children Of Cornisk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

Fred Richardson. who is employed at
the Keyes' Fibre Cos. plant at Shaw
NUT. met with an accident Wednesday
that will lay him UP for some time
Mr.. Richardson was lifting some heavy
machinery. when in some way the ma
chinery fell. and hit Mr.. Richardson a
severe blow. He tainted away. He
was taken to his boarding place and
no physician was nearer than Fairfield.
Drs. Robinson and Rand were at once
notified. and went at once TO Shawmut.
They found Mr.. Richardson suffering
from considerable pain. but made him
as comfortable as possible. He is still
suffering good DEAL and will prob
ably be laid up for some time on ac-
count of the accident. Mr.. Richard.
son has been very unfortunate, hav-
ing met with several accidents Of late
and had hardly recovered from the eff
tects Of a recent one. His many friend.
are very sorry to learn Of his misfor.
tune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
40:h WeC:!ing Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. f. Purinton OF
Waterville had forgotten that this week
was the 10th anniversary of their we'd
ding, until after the Thanksgiving din
ner their children and grandchildren to
the number Of 20 presented them with a
beautiful China teaset. It was a jolly
family party. Eighteen sat down to
dinner. Mrs. H. r. Purinton and little
son Of Lewiston, and Mrs. Francis B.
Purinton and son Willard Of Augusta
We're absent because of sickness. These
absent ones were called up By tele-
phone during the afternoon, and each
member Of the Thanksgiving party
talked with them Those present were
Charles E. Purinton and family and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

p To this time the city butcher has
killed - COWS which failed to respond sat
iSiactorily tn the specified tuberculosis
test. In addition to this there are 10 COWS
condemned and awaiting appraisal by Il
member of the cattle commission DR..
B!akely Of Augusta has been attending Ia
the work of inspection. which rs by no
means complctc-in fact. is likely to con
tinuc for u month longer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
SHOOTING At RANGE.
Police Team Won With Total Of So
Old Guard Was "a Points.

The shooting ut the range Thanksgiv-
ing day under the auspices Of Co. II was
close and exciting The police team won
with total of Sc. which was but two
points ahead of the old Guard" team.
whose aggregate was 81. and this last was
but one point ahead Of the Co ii team,
whose score was SO
IN the individual match s. A. Green, j.
A. Dawson and a. l.. Holmes led off with
scores OF -. q and 4 respectively. Alto
Sether the shoot was successful one.
anu Inc contestants We're thoroughly sat
is!leld with the results. The scores fol
l.,I.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

special meeting of the WoCdmen Of
South Gardiner was held Wednesday
evening. called to meet Supreme Organ
izer r. j.. johnson of Nebraska. He was
accompanied by State Deputy Palmer of
Vermont and District Deputy r. f. Clark.
Speeches of interest to all Woodmen were
made by the visiting brethren, after
whic!: refreshments and smoke-talk
We're enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01
Mrs. Ellen O'connor Lowe

Mrs. Ellen O'Ct nnor. wife Of David H.
Lowe, died suddenly Thursday morning.
Nov %, aged 80 wears. % days. Her
death was very sudden and was due to a
complication of Observation-Disclosures, heart
disease ard Erights disease. The funeral
Will occur Saturday at A. NJ. at the
Church Of the Sacred Heart. Solemn
high mass viii be celebrated by Rey.
r'r Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

Just as good" at home. leaves one
without excuse who carries their
money To their cities in purchasing
ana furnishings. c. T.. Dins-
morc's styles ar" Just as good' and
with his low expenses he can no doubt
Go little better than others IN the
way Of price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

The members of the Sunday school of
the Congregational church are preparing
for cantata and Christmas tree. The
following committees have been appoint
ed: Music. Miss Marion Lawrence. Miss
Annie I.awton. Mrs. Robert Iawton: lit
erary. Mrs. Warren Wight. Miss Annie
Lawton. Mrs. Lewellyn Philbrick; dec
Grating. Mrs. Jerry Preblc. Mrs. Van K.
Beedle, Mrs. W. +. Beard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

The Changers have accepted an invita-
ton to be present in a body at the
Friends chapel Sunday. Rev. F. E. Jones
Will deliver a sermon appropriate to the
occasion and it is hoped a large delega-
ton will be in attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

Francis 3. Purinton Of Augusta,
Ernest E. Decker and family OF Port
land. Prof. H. r. Purinton and three
sons of Lewiston. and Scion w. Purin-
ton of Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-01

John w. Peacock, Charles Moffitt and
Henry Wood, who have been on a gun
ming trip to the Dead river region. re-
turned Thursday, bringing with them
three bucks and a doe as trophies Of
their prowess. They were gone about 10
days.