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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-30

DR.. Albert Balzellc. who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lane
Schmelz, In East Queen street, left
yesterday for his home In Mariana.
Fla. Capt. Balzellc, who returned
from Cuba on Sunday. accompanied
him TO Florida.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-30

Mrs. Calvin X. Cumming. who has
lecn visiting her parents in North
Carolina. has been called hack to
Hampton on account of the Illness of
her husband. Rev. G. X. Cumming.
Mr. Cumming is suffering from an
injured knee in the home of his sis
ter Mrs. j. r. Tiaw.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X Mallory,
who have been visiting Lieutenant
and Mrs. Richard Coke Marshall, ut
Fort Monroe, have left for n visit to
the Adirondacks. whore they will visit
before going To their future home In
Syracuse, n. Y.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-30

Miss Dora Kantrowitz left Sunday
for visit of week to her sister, Mrs.
David Mailman. i'll Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-30

Mr.. Abraham Kantrow'tz, of New
York, Is visiting his father. Mr.. S
Kantrowitz, In North King street.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
NEW OFFICERS
IN HARNESS
Newly Elected County o1lcefs TAKE
Charge At Court House.
us. IARTI REFLECTED CHAIRMAN
County Business Will Require
Long Session.

The new officers OF the county
took their respective places st the
court house Monday morning. The
change was devoid OF any sensa-
tional features, the old officers
merely retiring with the best OF
wishes for their successors and the
newly elected servants are taking
hold OF their duties a. If they
had been accustomed to the work
for ages. No change was made
in the Auditors Office. Tho pre-
sent force Of deputies, w. N. Knox,
NJ. G. Rambo; J. B. White, Mar
garet Robinson and Tessie Cogan,
will be employed as heretofore. In
the sherriff's Office, VIM. Brown,
the new officer, has John Byron
as Office deputy and Frank Van
Deventer as outside deputy. John
V. Nash, the assessor, will not en-
ploy deputy for the present,
though 81. ROthwell will aesist in
the Office for q few weeks. I. M.
Julian, the retiring assessor, will
60 to Cottonwood for q time and
may reside there definitely. R. F.
Fulton took charge Of probate
judges Office in . manner that as
sures . satisfactory administration.
The former incumbent, ]. E.
Jaques will practice law. County
superintendent Of schools, Chas
Greenough is getting along fine in
his Office, as are E. q. Spedden
aud E. M. Griffith as surveyor and
county attorney, respectively. Ac-
cordingly to the vote Of the people,
Frank s. Rice is treasurer Of the
county for another term. County
commissioners, Bentz, Martin and
Butler also hold over and NJ. s..
Martin was rekelected chairman Of
the board. H. kequalilied as
county eproner. VIM. Irwin, the
retiring, coroner, will continue in
the undertaking + -saiftSe.
Nothing II. S1saa tosether srSH %it praise and
cOmmendaI within the statlAid of any
section 1924 revised E, n.
OF tno Etes and all the amenp pnoir 0nOrb6
have prests In said claim Wbunty,e in.
fof your co-owner.
teresta.. Concord Idaho 2sy'of the people,
the ne!s s.~4xossx..le bound to ser. e
the people satisfactorily. Here's
hoping their administrator will be
prosperous in every way.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
GEr-rOGET HER AGAIN.
Club viii Hold Big Meeting at
Afmory, January rs.

NiuO VIII r1OIO Dig M00tIn8 AT
Afmory, January rs.
Extensive arrangements are un.
der way for the next big meeting
of the Grangeville Get-Together
club. The event will be held at
the Armory on the night of Janu-
ary 25th. At present everything
points to much better time than
was enjoyed at the first meeting
some weeks ago. 1t is the inten-
ton of those in charge to invite all
the members of the family of every
member. About all the ladies will
he asked to con tribute to the even
ing's joyment will be to bring a
large basket of good things to eat.
Every lady will be requested to dc
this and if the request is complied
with in every particular, the re-
freshments ought TO be one of the
best features Of the evening. Hot
coffee will be provided by the man.
agement of the affair. For enter.
tainment the Curtiss Dramatic
class, Riggs Concert band and
number of quartet and chorus or.
ganizations will be employed. The
evening is bound to be one of much
enjoyment. Better plan to take
the family along Friday, January
25th, and have the time OF your
life. It's easy to get together and
it's enjoyable.
Efforts are being made by the
club to arbitrate the matter of the
suit filed asking for an injunction
against the city waterworks. A
committee has been appointed t.
look after the matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
A GUST ON MILL.
Have Moved to Establish one at
Elk City.

A big custom mill with capacity
for treating 100 tons Of ore daily at
the start, and the size and capacity
OF the plant to be increased as busi-
ness demands. This is one of the
good things in prospect for the Elk
City district for the year 1907, and
Indications are that the prospects
will become a reality before the
year is far advanced. The enter
prise is backed by Belgium and
Paris capitalists whose representa-
tives, M. DeKeyser, of Ghent, Bel
gium aud J. 7. Guenette, Of Port
land Ore, have been in Elk City
looking over the field. Mr.. DeKey-
ser left Wednesday for Portland
aud from there he will go to
Europe to attep d meeting Of his
company. Mr.. Gaunette remains
in Elk City and will open an
Office in the Blai me building where
he will assay the ores from the
different properties that will pat
ronize the new plant Elk City
Mining News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
JUMBO PLANS.
Company Meets In Annual Ses-
sion at Lewiston.

SlOO at L0WJ0tOOs
The Lewiston Tribune of last
Tuesday, says: "The Jumbo Min
ing and Milling company met in
annual session yesterday in the
Commercial club rooms and heard
the reports Of the secretary, treas
urer and general superintendent.
The reports we're complete In de-
tail as to the operations Of the mine
and show the affairs OF the COM
pany to be in splendid condition
with bright prospects for the fu-
ture. After the reading Of the re-
ports . general discussion was en-
tered into by the stockholders
present and many good suggestions
were offered regarding the future
operations Of the mine.
"It appears that the company is
facing the payment of q e14, 600
mortgage indebtedness. This mat
ter also received attention, but the
plan for liquidsting the same has
not yet been decided upon. AT
this point the meeting adjourned
to reconvene at 9 o'clock this
morning at which time it is ex.
pected that representative informa-
tion will have been received from
Grangeville and Dayton and au
interesting and instructive meet.
ing is looked for at today's session.
All stockholders of the company
are requested to attend this session
for their own instruction and to
give such information and sugges-
tions as they deem may be Of value
in promoting and furthering the
interests Of the company in the
future.
IS. G. McDaniels and A. G,
Lanningham. the former . stock.
holder and the latter . director ol
the company, were present at yes
terday's session. L. K. Brown, Z
stock holder from Asotin, was als(
in attendance.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
Whist Club Meets.

The Grangeville Elite Whist
Club No. held their first meeting
ut the I. o. O. F. hall, last Thurs
day evening. About 80 members
were present and the evening was
most delightfully."- spent, progressive
whist was the order Of the meeting.
The club has engaged the hall for
two nights in each month and the
meetings will be held there in the
future. Dancing will be indulged
in at most Of meetings this winter.
Much interest has been taken in
the organization aud the men,
bership 10 steadily growing.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
PARAGON STORE ROBBED.
Burglars Take $50 From The
Till at Liquor Store.

The Paragon liquor store was
entered some time Monday night
and $50 taken from the store till
The place was locked early in the
evening. Pete Brockenoul was in
charge 1T the time and was posi-
tive the doors were both locked.
Tuesday morning the back door
was found standing open. II
might have been that the robbers
were concealed in the building a,
the time the doors were locked.
The cafe in the store had not been
molested. No clue hae been dis,
covered ~ to who committed the
crime. Some Of the saloons at
Cottonwood have been robbed re-
Gently and it is possible that thu
Same parties are operating here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
THREE LIVES
LOST IN FLAMES
Minnie Nssthof and Hildl and Edna
Fuchs the Victims.
FUCHS HONE 1t COTTONWOOD BURNS
Two Victims Probably Never
AWoke.

One OF the saddest events the
Free Press ever chronicled occurred
st Cottonwood last Friday night,
when the iine residence OF NJ. f..
Fuchs and family was burned to
the ground and two of the Fuchs
children, Hilds and Edna and Miss
Minnie Westhoff, were burned to
death in the flames. The flames
were first discovered about 1880
O'Clock. Frank Fuchs, . boy of
10 Was the FIRST to discover the
flames. 6eizing his younger brother
Paul, by the hair he made bis way
downstairs where his mother and
two sisters, Ina and Edna, were
sleeping. They were aroused and
made their way out Of the burning
building. Minnie Westhoff and
Hilda Fuchs were sleeping upstairs
ACROSS the hall from the room
occupied by Frank aud Paul Fuchs.
The fire is supposed to have origi-
mated in the room occupied by the
girls. They we're in the habit oi
leaving lighted lamp in the room
when retiring and it is quite pro.
probable that this exploded and
caused the confsgration. The two
girls, ~ near a. can be judged
from the position OF their bodies
when found, never moved from
the bed. The remains of the two
unfortunate girls were found lying
upon the steel springs Of the bed.
II is said that after neighbors ar
rived on the scene the flames would
part at times and the two forms
could be seen lying upon the bed,
yet untouched by the fire. Another
sad feature Of she awful event il
the fact that after being carried to
. place Of safety, little Edna follow
ed her mother back into the burn.
ing home and was lost in the flames
Mrs. Fuchs, after placing her
younger children out OF reach oi
the flames, went into the house in
an effort to rouse Miss West hofl
and Mics Hilda. She was unsuc.
ceesful and returning to her other
children, found that little Edna
was missing. After the flames had
died down the remains of the little
one we're found among the charred
timbers and ashes.
Minnie Westhoff was % years
lof age and we'll known in Cotton
wood, where she had large mum
Der Of friends. She was known al
q quiet obliging young lady Hilds
and Edna Fuchs were IL and 4
years of age, respectively. The two
children were buried st Cotton
wood, Monday afternoon. The re
mains Of Miss Westhoff were taker
to Green Creek for burial. Rela
tives Of the unfortunate young LADY
reside there.
NJ. F. Fuchs, the father the un
fortunate children, is one of tn
best known men in Idaho county
He was recently elected manages
OF the Cooperative telephone com
psny. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuchs hav
. large number Of friends here VIII
deeply and sincerely sympathiz
with them in this their creates
misfortune.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
LOCAL oPr rioN BILL.
Makes Strong Penalties for
Running "Blind Pigs"

House bill No. IA, introduced in
the legislature, q local option meas
ure, provides that any county,
election precinct, incorporated city
town or village may decide for it.
self, at an elec ton prescribed by
this statute, the question whether
Intoxicating liquors shall be sold
within said political subdivision.
Upon petition Of at least one-ffth
the votes cast for governor, in the
case Of county, or one-fifth the
votes cast for the mayor Of . city,
or one fifth the total number re-
corded at the preceding election,
the county commissioners or muni-
cipal officers shall order the elec-
tion to be held. It is made q misde-
meanor for the proper county,
municipal or 9th pr proper officers
to refuse to order the election at
prescribed. The election is under
the regularly prescrfbed form for
q general election.
After the vote is canvassed in
the regular mann or by the county
commissioners, 81 should she PROPOSE.
ton to prohibit 81 ale have carried,
it is to take effect within 80 days
thereafter, and it is unlawful to
sell or for the officers to issue license
to sell intoxicants. The bill requires
the keeping Of . prescription book
by each druggist, where he shall
keep liet of all intoxicants sold,
together with the statement of the
purchaser, If it be alcohol for manu-.
featuring or the arts, OF the exact
purpose for which it is be-, used, or
the physician's certificate and pre-.
scription, il for medicinal purposes.
The bill provides severe penalties
for the violations of the law by
physicians, druggists, or purchas.
ers, fine up to $500 or six months
imprisonment, Or both, being
possible. "Blind tigers or other
deceitful secret devices for the
illegal selling Of liquor will subject
the persons operating them to pun
ishment for felony.
Dealers who bold regularly is
sued licenses at the time such a
vote may be taken in city, county
or village, and where it shall be
de decided to not allow the sale oi
Intoxicating liquors, shall receive
the proper proportion OF the license
money they may have paid. Ar
election can be called only afteI
two years have elapsed after thu
measure has been defeated in thu
same county or city or other poll
tical subdivision.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1907-01-17
Taken up.

One white COW about four years
old, branded horseshoe on left side
and under bit and over bit in left
ear. string tied in dew lap. One
red bull about four years old, elit
in left ear and under slope In right
ear. Owner can have same by
calling and paying charges at my
place II miles northwest Of Grange
Vile. Walter Fray. j31
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-03
DEATH OF MISS PIKE.

Miss Nellie Elberta Pike, daughter
OF William and Amanda Pike, was
born May 10, 1877, near Ionia, Mich,
and died Monday, June II, 1907
When two years of age she came
with her parents to Gratiot county
living on a farm west of Alma for
five years. The family then removed
to Alma, where she entered the city
schools and there spent six of the
brightest, happiest years of her life.
They then went to Belding where
after one year she was obliged to
give up her school work on account
OF i'll health. In 1896 the family
moved TO Lakeview where for sew
eral years she was prominent in
music circles and the NJ. f. church
choir. In 1899 she began voice cul-
ture under a competent teacher, Civ
ing great promise of her ability in
her chosen work. In 1901 she enter
ed Albion Conservatory OF Music re-
naming there two years. She then
began the instruction of music re-
turning with the family to the vicin-
ity of Alma in 1905. She was very
successful in her work until the fall
of that year, when she was stricken
with that dread disease, consumption
How bravely and uncomplainingly
she faced it only those who cared for
her can testify, but slowly it did its
work and all that loving hearts and
tender hands could do was OF no
avail. In the months she suffered
she learned TO love and trust her Saw
ior and left many cheering testimon-
les to the saddened hearts in her
home. She left father, mother and
two brothers, Clinton A. and Will
w, also one sister, Olive, and many
relatives and friends to mourn her
loss, for one beautiful characteristic
of her life was that those who knew
her best loved her most. The fun
eral was held from the family home
west of Alma on Wednesday last,
many relatives and friends gathered
there to pay their last respects to her
whom they loved. A simple funeral
service was held amid a profusion of
flowers and interment was made in
Riverside cemetery, Alma. Services
were conducted by Rev. E. G. Pelley
OF Riverdale assisted by Rev. Clapp
OF Alma.
Among those present at the funeral
Mr.. c. f. Grant of Detroit Mr.. s.
l.. Pike and daughter of Saranac,
Mich, Mrs. Frank Coert of Easton,
Mr.. II. w. Conner of Easton, Mr..
Fred Conner of Belding, Mrs T. r.
Brown of lonia, Mrs J. B. DeLong
of Lakeview, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w.
Knight and daughter of Clare, Mr.. D.
J. Borden of Gladwin, Mrs. F. W.
Clark of Gladwin-Whatthehell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-03

The following statement OF the
early days OF our townsman, DR.. A. +
Bruske, appeared in Fridays Grand
Rapids Herald;
DR.. A. F. Bruske, president OF
Alma college, recently gave an adj
dress, the subject of which was the
history of his own life
Born in Germany and emigrating
10 America at the age OF 9, and with
out the knowledge of word of Eng
lish, his education began with The
clearing of a farm. After two win
ters in district school he conceived
the idea of a higher education. By
the most rigid economy his funds
would last less than a year, so he
entered the army, receiving the $500
bounty then paid to volunteers. When
the war ended he possessed $500,
which he made last for five years in
college.
In all this time his regular meals
were bread. butter and water. Once
a week a baked potato was INDUCED
in for variety On this he not only
ihrived but became an athlete.
Then followed two years in theo-
logical seminary during which he
maintained himself by translating
various articles from German to
English, and from then his rise has
been rapid
He first became connected with
Alma college in 1890, succeeding DR..
Hunting. Since then Alma college
has thrived From a small school
with three buildings, it is now a
strong college, with eight magnif
cent structures. Among these are
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-03
CANNING co. REORGANIZED.

The Canning Company has been re-
organized, fourtee nof the stockhold-
ers having purchased the interest of
the others and the name of the con-
cern changed from the Shepherd Can
ming Co. to the Isabella Canning Co.
The stockholders OF the new organ
ization met at the Office OF Hibbard
< Burdick Friday evening and elect
ed a board Of directors as follows:
A. w. Wright, 7 \. Shepherd. + H.
Ballinger, y. W. Strublc. II. ID. Bent,
A. +. Clark and w. l.. Dibble. The
company is now out of debt and the
stockholders except a. w. Wright
are all business men OF the village
1t has not been decided whether the
factory will run this year or not. 1t
is possible that it will put up fruit,
but owing to the present market price
of tomatoes and corn it is doubtful
if either of these commodities will be
canned this year.-Shepherd Advo-
cate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-03
SUMMER GRANGE MEETING.

Sumner Grange met in the Sumner
G.. A. r. Saturday evening, June 30
1907. with 13 officers and % mem
bers present at the opening After
the worthy Master called to order
the Grange sang america. Min
utes OF last meeting were read anti
approved. A bill of S315 for state
dues, postage and tablet, were pre-
sented and allowed, and an order
drawn on the treasurer for the sane.
Bro. Henemyer gave an account OF
the Montcalm Co. Pomona meeting.
No further business a recess OF ten
minutes was taken.
Meeting was called to order by
the Master and turned over to the
Flora. Singing from Grange melo-
dies, "Wayside Blossoms" by the
Grange. Roll call responded to by
nearly all present with quotation
on roses and flowers. Penny march
30 cents. The address by Flora on
Flowers was very interesting and
educational Song by Howard Buttes
where the Morning Glories Twine'
was we'll rendered. Recitation, "Lil-
lies Mayday Ball." Pearl Lang, was
pleasing, as was the one by Ray
Seaman, The Barefoot Boy" The
manor b,- Me- Cbr,-t,,,o D,,..o, o,
Roses and Rose Culture in the
Farm Home showed much thought
and careful study OF the subject The
Seaman Orchestra rendered some ex-
cellent music. which was enjoyed by
all. Discussion, Does the Farmer
Derive any Benefit from the Flower
Garden" All but one thought they
did Instrumental music by Ovid
Seaman was excellent, as was the
song by Pearl Lang Recitation by
Chas. Button was pleasing and ere
ated much interest Glen NJ Du-
Bois of Ithaca gave an interesting
talk on Pomona work and urged all
to become members. Miss Lena
Bates of Forest Hill, Mr.. Danes of
Woodland, and three members OF
Star Grange were present
The Lecturer announced the pro-
gram for July 18th, which is: Song
by the Grange; Roll call. Quota
tions; Penny march; Recitation, w
]. Knees; Discussion, Have You a
Degree Team in Your Grange, if
Not, Why Not?" led by H. A. Glow;
Instrumental music, Lena Bates;
Select reading, Mrs. Church,; Ques-
ton box; Song by the Grange; After
singing God Be With You Till We
Meet Again" the Grange closed in
due form and about fifty partook of
ice-cream and cake. and had social
visit.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-07-03
LONE STAR STATE.

Alma, Mich. July 1, 1907
Dear Editor Record
Attracted by the good reports OF
the genial climate, productive soil
and great agricultural future of the
noted Panhandle country Of Texas,
] decided last fall to make a per-
sonal investigation with the purpose
of making a small investment, if find
ing the half told to be true. In COM
pany with a party of nearly forty
/ left Des Moines, Iowa, for Dal-
hart, Texas, over the Rock Island
railway. / travelled all over the Pan
handle arriving at Dalhart, Dalham
county, Texas, thirty-six hours later.
The Panhandle country of Texas is
an elevated plateau, measuring some
two hundred miles north and south
by about one hundred and fifty miles
east and west. Its altitude is nearly
four thousand feet above the sea in
the northern region and about three
thousand feet one hundred and fifty
miles south of the northern bound
ary line between Texas and Okla
homa. This whole region has at
tracted the attention OF travellers for
the unequaled beauty of its smooth,
green natural pastures where mil
lions of buffalo roamed in unchallen-
ged freedom a third of century ago,
and where great herds of cattle are
now feeding in the security of fenced
in cattle farms, on the beautiful low
growing buffalo grass, which every
where covers the face of the country,
and makes it look like a vast finished
lawn. These inviting wide plains
have been largely owned in great
tracts which have not been offered
i for settlement in farms, but have been
jealously held aloft from the home
seeker, and kept for pasturage OF
large herds OF cattle. The intending
farmer has also been kept at bay by
stories of the great depths OF water.
Some OF these stories were true, for
wells in parts Of the plains are some
times as much as 200 to 300 feet
deep. The farmers of Iowa when
they visit the Panhandle give such
stories the laugh for many of them
in Iowa have to drill over three hun
dred feet for water. The water in
the Panhandle is as clear and pure
as any have ever drank and lies in
sheet varying from one to three
hundred feet below the surface and
is said to be the melted snow from
the mountains. II is nexhaustable
in quantity and finest in quality
The wells are easily secured as
the drilling is entirely in clay
and there is never is a failure 10
reach the water The soil is fertile
and runs from three to twenty feet in
depth, is very easily worked and
crops are cultivated and raised with
much less labor than in many OF the
older states. The seasons are long
and most Of the blowing is done in
winter. was surprised az the large
yield of wheat--fall and spring
They raise more bushels per acre
than they do in the northwestern
states and Canada where wheat is
their only crop. There is a 1876 acre
field of wheat two miles out from
DaIhart that was the incest field oil