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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-08-27
WANTED

WANTED-A girl for dining room
work at Hotel Leon.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-08-27

FOR SALE-Gang pillow or will trade
for good milk cow. G. r. Sanderson,
East Brookings.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31
Many Attractions.

Besides the county institutions Rath-
drum has all the attractions common
to north Idaho villages. A more per-
feet townsite is seldom seen. Noun
tains, covered from base to summit
with forests, in two directions, mark
the sky line. From the peak Of one OF
these mountains overlooking the town.
no less than seven charming lakes are
visible. In two other directions the
beautiful Rathdrum prairie, with its
thrifty and intelligent population, with
it's comfortable homes and productive
fields and fruitful orchards, indicate
other foundations for the towns sub.
stantial and steady progress.
The religious and educational facili
ties are excellent. Nearly every reli
gious society has a house of worship
Several of these churches are large
and beautiful. The services are well
attended, and spirit of charity
benevolence and neighborly coopera
ton is very manifest. The Sunday
schools are we'll organized and intelli
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31
Animals' Fright u Short

A question that has often been
asked is, How long does fright last
in a wild creature? The close OBJ
server will be surprised at its brief.
duration. They are not subject to
"nerves" like human beings. A.
partridge after running Tor rather
flying) the gantlet of half dozen
guns-if we may be allowed mixed
metaphor-drops on the other side
of hedge and begins calmly to.
peck as if nothing had happened.
You would think rabbit after
hearing charge of shot whistling
about its launches and just man
aging to escape from yelping SPAN
iel would keep indoors for week,
but out it pops quite merrily as
soon as the coast is clear. A fox
pursued by hounds has been known
to halt and kill a fowl in its fight,
though we may assume that his ene-
mics were not close to reynard at
the time. We have been led into
thinking about the matter by noting
what took place at cover after be-
ing shot over.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31

fulness of the town is due to the abun-
dance and purity Of this natural bever-
age.
The town is most successfully illumi-
mated by electricity. All Of the streets.
the stores and most of the dwellings
are thus lighted. The illumination is
cheap and the plant is very perfect
one. Electrical power is furnished to
variety OF the industries of the town
at reasonable rates..
Two large livery stables and num-
ber of automobiles furnish transporta-
ton to those who desire 1t. Rates are
reasonable and the service guaranteed.
Rathdrum is now. as It has been for
nearly 80 years. the headquarters of
farmers, timber and tie men and Is
the favorite point for the prospector to
obtain necessary supplies. 1t is the
principal market for the products of
the farm and the forests within radi-
us of many miles. 1t is a very large
shipping center.
1t is sincerely urged from these facts
that the future of Rathdrum Is assured.
It has a strong. permanent and solid
foundation. 1t never has suffered the
disadvantage of a boom and the people
do not now desire to encourage an un-
natural and deceptive growth. It wants
more new industries and more settlers,
and its peculiar and special advan-
tages are here fairly and conservative
ly published with those ends In view.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31
Oh by G. w. Spoerry, Rathdrum. Idaho.

The Rathdrum Tribune, a weekly
publication devoted to the interests of
the village Of Rathdrum and vicinity,
will be sent on application. The state
ments OF the Tribune are always con-
servative and may be accepted liter
ally. 1t is one of the Oldest publica-
tions in the county, and most reliable.
The village of Rathdrum has two
small public parks. Considerable
money is being devoted to the devel-
opment of these places of rest and
amusement. A park board composed
of three ladies and two men have
charge, and under the management of
the board most satisfactory work has
been done.
Militia, Lodges, Clubs, etc.
One of the most perfect state militia
companies, composed of young men
living in and near Rathdrum, holds
regular meetings, and ranks high
| amongst similar organizations
throughout the state. The Fraternal
hall, a magnificent edifice, with its
various apartments, ia the home and
| meeting place for the many fraternal
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31

The Village of Rathdrum is the larg
est municipality in Kootenai county.
on the Northern Pacific railroad. Be
sides this road, it is entered by the
Idaho & Washington Northern, and is
but short distance from the Spokane
& International The right of way of
another road passing through the vii
lage has been surveyed, and there is
every promise of Rathdrum becoming
q most important railroad center in
the near future.
KootenM county occupies large
part of the Idaho panhandle. 1t is
favored with diversity of resources
seldom found within single county.
Its extreme northern, eastern, southern
and part of it's western boundary lines
are indicated by chain of timbered
mountains. Vast stretches of rict
prairie lands are in the north end OF
the county. and to the west join the
famous lands of eastern Washington
The mountains and valleys abound in
timber, including pine, fir, spruce
tamarac. cedar. cottonwood and Other
valuable species. The lakes and water
ways of the county are almost in
Vulnerable. The more important Of
the lakes are the Pend dOreille, the
Occur d'Alene, Hayden, Sucker. Spirit
and Fish lakes, and the famous Spo
kane river with its tributaries, are
few of the well-known water courses
Besides possessing vast industrial ad
vantages, these streams and lakes af
ford unsurpassed sport to the fisher
man, and are very picturesque. Many
summer homes are near the lakes
and sportsmen frequent the wilder sec
tions of the county. Game is abun
dant.
Timber Resources.
The timber is of the finest Quallt.
and very extensive. The sawmils
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31

and box factories obtained the bulk of
their supplies of raw material within
the county. Of the sawmills the coun-
ty has several of the largest in the
inland northwest. The facility af-
forded by the waterways and contour
Of the county in getting the timber
for the mills is of great advantage to
the owner of the timber and the man.
ufacturer.
Agriculture.
The agricultural capabilities of the
county would seem to be limited only
by the land area. The prairie districts
are amongst the richest wheat and
fruit lands in the Northwest The va
riety of crops is practically limitless.
Lands are cheap and easily cultivated.
While very little government land re.
mains, the prices of titled tracts put
them within reach of nearly all home
seekers or investors. At the usual
prices the net returns greatly exceed
interest rates. There is no need to
| irrigate Kootenai county lands.
Thus far the timber and agricultural
interests have engrossed public atten
tion and claimed the steadiest develop
ment, yet the indications point un
| mistakably to valuable mineral de
posits in the mountains. The few
isolated ventures in this line are full
of promise. Many prospects, more re
assuring than some of those which lee
to the ultimate discoveries of the grea
Occur d'Alene properties, are to bt
had for nominal sums. Nothing in tht
field of speculation offers finer attrac
tions.
The hay and cereal products of thu
county have long since attracted tht
stockman. The mildness Of the eli
mate. the abundance of feed and waite
make this line of industry mos
profitable one. Horses, cattle ant
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31
gently conducted. The attendance Ia
exceptionally good.
The Schools.


The schools of Rathdrum are
amongst the best in the county. The
county school system stands high, and
Of this system the Rathdrum institu-
tions are accorded leadership. The dis
trict is independent. The two most
beautiful and the largest buildings in
the town are the schoolhouses. In
the management and equipment of
them the greatest care has always
been taken. An enlightened corps OF
teachers sustained by q board of in
telligent and progressive directors has
borne it's natural fruits-a large and
enthusiastic attendance, successful
education, public pride in the efficiency
Of the schools and body Of influential
teachers as part of the towns perma-
nent population.
Hotels, Stores, etc.
There are several good hotels, and
the managers of them will give full
and accurate information for reaching
all points in the county. The hotel
service is characteristically polite and
unobtrusive. Good. substantial food
and clean, airy sleeping rooms are pro-
vided the wayfarer and visitor. They
are close by the various railroad de-
pots and are always in touch with the
coming and going Of trains. and have
ample help for the transportation Of
baggage to and from the hotels.
The streets Of Rathdrum are well
laid out and cleanly. The sanitation
of the town is scientifically attended
to. Some of the most beautiful cot
tages in the county adorn the village.
The stores carry the best lines of
goods and observe the rule Of quick
sales and small profits" There are
j two banks with ample capital for the
legitimate needs Of local trade. The
professions are we'll represented.
j There are several real estate dealers,
whose names and addresses may be Sc
cured upon application to, the Com
mercial club. This latter organization,
composed of practically all men en-.
gagged in business In the town, is
active in the advancement Of all the
movements for the community vel.
fare. The most accurate and detailed
s.~R Ill l~c
ing the town or the county will be
furnished by the Commercial club
upon application. Inquiries of this
nature are cordially invited.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31
hogs thrive in the county.

The territorial extent of the county,
the diversity of Its products and indus
tries, the many roalroads and steam
boat lines have naturally led to the
growth of many thriving cities and
villages. The more ambitious of these
are Harrison, st. Maries, Santa, st..
Joe, Lane, Medimont, Dudley, Cataldo,
Bellgrove, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls,
Hauser, Mcguire, Rathdrum. Spirit
Lake, Athol, Stateline, Ramsey. Hay
den Lake, and Garwood.
Back of each of these settlements
and villages are substantial supports.
Each has elements of progress and
thrift. Each has been built up and is
maintained by honesty, industry and
economy. Each has advantages for
the homeseeker, the manufacturer, the
tradesman. Beautiful homes adorn
most of thees towns and all are peo-
pied by the best and most intelligent
of American citizenship.
Transportation Facilities
Few counties in the west have a
more complete chain of railroads and
electric roads, so that the passage from
one place to another place is rendered
cheap, convenient and speedy. The
lakes and navigable streams and the
almost perfect series of county high
ways add largely to the facilities Of
travel. Transportation throughout the
county is reasonable and grows more
so each year. Passenger and freight
rates are within bounds.
Natural County Seat.
Of this county Rathdrum is the nat
ural and permanent county seat. BY
reason of its beautiful and accessible
situation, it's pre-eminence amongst
the municipalities of the county is un
questioned. AS the county seat Of
Kootenai county it has the courthouse
the county Jail, the poor farm and IL
the home of all the county officials
The temperament of the people of the
town is and always has been con
servative and economical. Amongs
it's inhabitants are the most enterpris
ing and wealthiest in the county. The
dominant influence of the county sea
has been always against heavy ex
penditure for elaborate and expensive
county buildings. The tendency of thi'
! policy has been in the direction o
:, comparatively light taxation. Th'
people manifest no intention to depar
| from this line of modesty and econom.
in county government.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1908-07-31

orders. membe rship whereof is re-
cruited from the people of the town
and neighborhood. These secret So
cieties practically cover the entire fra
ternal field, scarcely world or ma
tional society being omitted.
The physical training apparatus Of
the public school gymnasium is supple.
mented by excellent baseball and ath-
letic grounds on the outskirts OF the
village. A wholesome interest is taken
In all manly sports. A gun club with
a large membership composed of the
crack shots of the town has periodical
contests. The men and women form
fishing and hunting parties and the
nearby lakes, streams and forests rem.
der the diversions pleasant and bene-
fetal. The ladies' Twentieth Century
Reading circle exerts great deal of
influence in the affairs of the village.
Cherished organizations are the G.
A. r. and Women's Relief corps. In a
town of 1000 people large organi-
zation of old soldiers is not possible.
but the patriotic spirit never lags. A
more loyal or a more law-abiding com
munity than RRthdrum nowhere exists.
The people are for law and good order.
Immoralities, sometimes found In pio-
neer towns, are here strictly sup
pressed. Thus Is protected from Of
Tense the general sense of decency
| and a safeguard Is thrown about the
morals of the thoughtless. The social
standards are OF the highest. The peo-
pie possess a wholesome regard for
the decencies. A better OF. purer at
mosphere for the training of young
people is not possible. There is
everywhere, indoors and outdoors, per-
ceptible an appreciation of the beauti-
full and social life and in nature. These
conditions have brought to Rathdrum
many families In search of education
for children. For the retired farmer,
the retired merchant, or any one seek.
ing recreation, repose or social enjoy.
ment Rathdrum offers innumerable op-
porttunities.
Most Perfect Water.
Rathdrum lays a just claim to the
most perfect water supplied to any
community. The system was recently
purchased by the town, since which
time 1t has been improved and ex
tended. The water is brought from the
mountains and Is clear and pure. Il
has the sparkle and exhilerating prop
erties of medicated water. The vol
ume may be increased Indefinitely b,
means of large reservoirs and pipes
No little Of the credit for the health
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21

Caught stealing potatoes from a
field, George Case, of Sayre, Pa, was
killed by Hiram Carpenter, nesr
Waverly, ~ Y.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21
ESTABLISH A
PRECINCT AT
SMELTER
County Board Attends to
Road Matters Here and
Cherry Creek as Well

About four hours were taken up
yesterday by the board of county
commissioners in giving attention to
matters brought up, most important
of which was the establishing of a
voting precinct at MeGill. The mat
ter was acted upon as result of a pc
tition asking that Smelter voting pre-
cinct be established. Registration
books will at once be opened for the
entry of names of all qualified voters
at the reduction works and the
ranches in the vicinity. C. w. Bag
will was appointed registry agent.
Besides disposing of the matter of
creating the voting precinct the COM
missioners went into road affairs at
Cherry Creek, engaging in discus
sion relative to expenditure of funds
in maintenance of highways In that
district. Claim was made In a pc
tition presented by p. A. Danaher and
signed by about 25 residents of Cher
ry Creek that monies had been ex-
pended on private roads and asking
that further work done in the local
ity be toward proper care of high
ways belonging strictly to the county.
The commissioners decided to arrive
at final decision in the matter at
their next meeting. to be held on
Tuesday.
Improvement of the road through
Magnuson addition to Ely on Grant
street which connects with Avenue f
of the Ely City townsite was request
ed to be made by the county. the lat
ter to be paid for the work by the
property owners of the townsite and
Magnuson addition when completed.
1t was decided to have the work done
and the highway will be placed in the
best possible condition for travel and
when finished will make the route
much more convenient than the old
road now being used. The old road
will be closed to travel when the
new one Is completed as 1t passes
through property owned by the Ely
Lumber & Coal Co. and will be used
by the latter for their new branch
yard The matter was presented to
the board by Attorney Samuel l.. Bei,-
ford and Arthur Smith, representing
the townsite company. Contract for
making of the Improvement will be
let on Tuesday and the work will be
done at once.
Contract was let to X. A. knuckols
of Cherry Greek for making improve.
ments on the highway through Cher
ry Greek canyon to Butte valley and
about Sl00 will be expended in this
direction. Besides action on the fore
going matters the commissioners
passed upon few small bills and
then adjourned until next Tuesday.
when II is expected that something
final will be done toward building OF
the new county court honse.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21

unloosed. At conclusion of the ses-
sion the club will caucus on ticket
TO be voted upon at the primaries on
the following Saturday, when dele
gates to the county convention Will
be elected.
Tomorrow night it Is expected that
Republicans of Ely will get together
and organize a club for the c. apaign,
and some time during next Week the
Republicans at Smelter and at the
mines will organize. This activity in
the matter of getting together and
preparing for a systematic vote get
ting campaign during the balance Of
the campaign can only spell success
in November. The enthusiastic man.
ner In which the club idea Is taking
hold is a splendid indication, while
the reports that are being made of
Republican strength leave no room
for doubt but that the Democracy Is
confronting defeat In the county. As
much is admitted on inside circles
unless, although 1t is understood that
for the sake of appearances and to
win as much as possible of the New
lands barrel the colors will be kept
flying and all the noise drummed up
that 1t is possible to make
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21
FLANAGAN CALLS BLUFF
OF NEWLANDS FOR DIRECT
VOTE ON U. S. SENATOR

RENO, Aug. 20.-Senator Francis
G.. Newlands addressed letter to Pat
Flanagan of Reno last Monday in
which the proposal was made to have
the names of the indorsed candidates
for United States senator go upon
the official ballot and be voted upon
directly by the people of the state.
instead of eiecting Legislative delega-
tions and leaving the battle to he
fought to a finish in the Legislature.
BY the method proposed the voters
would have the opportunity of voting
directly for either of the candidates S,
though It might be Democratic. would
be bound to cast its vote for the Re-
publican. and vice versa.
When the suggestion came from
Sir Francis there was considerable
amaZement, as II was only six years
ago that Judge Hawley made a SINH
lar proposal on behalf of the Repub-
licans and allowed his name % go
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21
MET THE GOVERNOR.
Reception at University Club Last
Night Was Very Pleasur.
able Affair.

About so persons We're present last
evening at the informal reception
given in honor of Acting Governor
Dickerson at the University club. In
attendance were members of the
club, their families and lady friends,
and few events of the kind in the
history of the organization equaled
tho occasion in pleasant time afford
ed
During the course of the evening
a brief musical program was render
ed, those taking part being Miss
Katherine McGill, Mrs Frank Nevin,
Mrs. DR.. Pollock and George An
nand. Miss McGill and Mrs. Pollock
rendered instrumental selections,
while the renditions of Mrs. Neyin
and Mr.. Alland were vocal
The program was of highly pleas
ing nature. Preceding its rendition
all present were introduced to Mr..
Dickerson. Refreshments were serv-
ed before dispersal of the gathering.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21

and that he was a Republican despite
anything said against him by politi-
cal enemies. Since the publication
of the cordial notes which passed be-
tween Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Foraker after
the formers nomination for the pres
idency, many of Mr.. Foraker's
friends have been working for set
tiement OF the Ohio factional fight.
so far as the senatorship is con-
cerned' said MIR. Foraker today, "A
have not turned my hand one way or
the other. | have not tried to influ-
ence the election of single memb mber
of the legislature. and shall not do so
with view of bettering my chances
The thing TO do now Is to carry the
national election. and certainly
shall not do so with view of bet
tering my chances. The thing to do
now is to carry the national election,
and | certainly shall not prove a him
drance to success, even IL l am not
wanted as a party to it,"
:. c'mbersi wRE-loy SdSIbhrdlu
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21

upon the ballot. The name of New
lands, however, did not appear.
There has been considerable spec
ulation as to the cause which act
uated the senior senator to adopt the
policy he has SO recently taken. and
the general opinion is that the San
Francisco earthquake has had some
thing to do with the suggestion.
Senator Flanagan, who returned
only this morning. has written an an
swer to Newlands' letter. Mr.. Flan-
igan takes the stand that 1t Is pre-
sumptuous ON the part of any man
to attempt to dictate party's policy
before the convention has assembled
but he expresses his approval of the
suggestion to allow the candidates to
be balloted upon directly. and says
that ii he were a candidate for any
Office he would be willing TO submit
his candidacy directly to the voters of
tho state
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21
BOND MONEY MATTER IS
YET UNCERTAIN AS TO END

the bonds would not expire until mid
night tomorrow, the telegram from
Mr.. Witcher contained no informa-
ton as regards what disposition is
being made by the Chicago bond
buyer toward arranging to turn over
the sum stated into the county treas
ury. Neither has any official word
been received from Mr.. Farson in
reference to the matter, room for
this being left for some hitch in the
proceedings for final taking up of
the issue.
In view of the fact that nothing
definite had been received in an Of
ficial way as to certainty that pay
ment for the court house bonds would
be made, the commissioners were
unable to take up the question of pro-
ceeding toward the end of erection of
the proposed building and conse-
quently made adjournment OF their
meeting until next Tuesday. By that
time it will be known whether or not
the bonds are to be accepted and
paid for.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-21

1t was learned yesterday through
information given in a telegram to
the board of county commissioners,
sent by A. b. Witcher from Salt
Lake City. that the time limit for
making payment for the court house
bonds recently issued by the county.
would not expire until tomorrow at
midnight. the telegram stating that
the bonds had not been delivered to
the purchaser, Duke M. Farson, of
Chicago. until the 18th inst.
Calculation of the board that the
bonds would reach the purchasers
hands at least 10 days prior to their
meeting of yesterday was based on
the assumption that no delays would
be made en- route. However, 1t trans
pires that the bonds were held over
for a number of days at Salt Lake
on their way to Chicago and conse-
quently did not reach Farson until
the 12th.
Further than stating that the time
limit for payment of the $4,000 for