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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
CRUEL TO ANIMALS
Montana Mitchell Brought
Before Judge on Charge
DENIED THUMP!NG MULE,
Conflicting Evidence-A Great
Chance for Big Doubt

There was a rather interesting case
in Probate Court last Saturday when
"Montana" Mitchell, freighter from
Sites was brought before the court on
the charge of cruelty to animals, pre-
ferred by Prosecuting Attorney Gil
more. 1t seems Montana was
brought before Justice Roberts on the
same charge last February, but ac-
quilted SO this is the second charge.
The defendant does freighting be-
tween Sites and Elk City and if all
the testimony is true also makes a
business of horse-beating. There was
evidence to show that on his way from
Sites to Elk City recently the sled
got stuck in six feet of snow and the
five horses dragged the front of the
sled up on the rump on mule COM
posing the "wheelers''. The mule got
down and was unable to get up. The
driver got out and thumped him in a
more or less brutal degree with a
shovel. There was some pretty dam
aging testimony given and it is said
the lack of conviction was due only to
the fact that the jury, not knowing
what the penalty might be feared the
punishment might be too severe.
Friends of Mitchell says "persecu-
ton but where there is so much
smoke there must be some fire.
Anyway Montana was discharged
this time and can keep out of the
clutches of the law hereafter by not
giving any chance for another accusa-
ton.
Hampton Taylor defended and
Atty. Gilmore appeared for the state.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
Bank for kooskia

Kooskia is going to have bank,
articles of incorporation having been
filed last Saturday. The capital stock
Of $40, 900 has all been subscribed and
distributed principally among twenty
of the leading business men of that
prosperous little city. The incorpora-
tors are George H. Waterman, G. H.
Works, G. Jarbo, J. G. Rowton, j.
L. Gross, Quinlan Baos., j. H. Hovey
DIR. Wohlenberg, w. f. Smith, f. G..
Wellman, Jesse b. Hurley, r. F.
Dodd, Major Fem, Chas. H. Gelbach,
H. E. O'Donnell, j. A. Hem and H.
Yasto. The bank will open within a
few weeks. That point should make
an excellent field and no doubt the in
stitution will prove fine dividend
Garner.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
Who Would Win This Week

Never in the history of Idaho coun-
ty have people taken snch an interest
in an event as they are in the A. Y. P.
contest this paper is giving. And why
shouldn't they, four free round trips
and expenses to the big fair for four
Idaho county girls. Lines are being
drawn and friends and supporters Of
various candidates coming to the front
with aid. This man says this girl
must win and that man that girl.
There are those who are trying to
avoid helping the girls and still pos
ing as their friends, but these are few
and becoming known to the contest
ants. Get the habit, Everybody
Help" What is couple Of dollars
when you get value received and at
the same time help girl to win?
Don't be cheap, the big talk don't get
votes. The contestants need votes and
show your friendship by helping out.
The count made yesterday in the
A. 7. P. contest shows the results of
two weeks of hard work by the girls
and change in positions. Miss
Wilkins of Elk City has made the
largest gain and now leads in the
county. Miss Cash of Tolo takes the
lead in Second district, taking the
former place held by Miss Knorr of
Denver. Mrs. Rose Freeman of
Whitebird held her place in the Third
district but by small majority Miss
Mcdonnell leads in Grangeville. The
contest is beginning to reach the point
where the best Of work is being done
and up-to-date over 169,42 votes
have been cast. Spring has arrived
and the contestants have fine weather
IN which to work. If you do not win
It is your own fault. Back subscrip-
tion is not to be overlooked, many of
the girls getting their votes through
this source. Now is the time of the
year the merchants will need lots of
printing and since you patronize them
see that n they help you win. Don't be
satlshed with an excuse but keep after
,nem until you get the help. You
nave right to insist that they keep
lneir word with you. Keep right
aiter them, most merchants appreciate
your trade enough to help you win.
!. Ask your friends to pay in advance
ioi year or two and do as one girl is
dolng' ask each friend to get one sub
scrioer for you. Sid down and count
your y friends and you can readily see
"na1 lm boost this will give you.
lhls week over 36, ,425 votes were
cast and next week we will give the
results again which we are sure will
snow decided change. If possible
get rig and cover the country terri
.ory' also much work can be done in
urangeville. This office will supply
.ontestants with the names of prospec-
1--WE subscribers who desire the same.
ALSO furnish samples copies to any one
'0u may suggest as prospect.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
Mayor

Mavor
Ward Brown, III Henry Tel
cher, SO.
Ward Brown, 151; Telcher, SO.
Ward 3-Brown, IS; Telcher, 131.
Councllmen
Ward Archie Dyer, SO; Frank
Van Deventer, 1O3; M. G. Rombo, IS;
w. H. Campbell, u.
Ward Powell Gibson, 1872; Ed
ward Vincent, 1877; George M. Adams
107; d. f. VanPool, 80.
Ward 3-John Eimers, 139; Frank
Rice, 119; James Woodward, So; L.
M. Harris, "A.
Treasurer
Ward il. A. Branbury, 1O5; f.
Kilen, So.
Ward 2-J. A. Bradbury, 139; 4.
Kilen, SO.
Ward 3-J. A. Bradbury, Sc; f.
kilen, 1874.
Clerk
Ward III. Taylor, 81; L. Vine
yard, "a.
Ward 2-H. Taylor, 154; L. Vine
yard, so.
Ward 3-H. Taylor, 140; l.. Vine
yard, 36.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08

Are you using Swan patent -four?
If not try sack and convince your
self that it is the healthiest -four on
the market. Its flavor, its sweetness,
its moisture retaining qualities are not
approached by any other on the mar
ket. No poisonous processes are used
to whiten it, you owe it to yourself
and families health to use Swan patent
flour. 45tf.
Princess Flour has plenty of gluten
hot too much. 37tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
First District.

Stella Wilkins, Elk City. .21, 1,73O
Jessie Cook, Fairview Precinct II ,O1O
Flossie Murphy, Clearwater. 1910
Hazel Toye, Sites. $3.50
Stella Wilkins, who was late en-
try, now holds first place, not only in
her district but also in the county.
But Jessie Cook and Flossie Murphy
have supporters who say they are GO
ing to see to it that these girls win.
Miss Toye, the Sites candidate, can
surely expect help from the people of
that town. Miss Toye was selected as
queen Of the carnival last year and
we believe the people of our neighbor-
ing little city have enough local pride
to see that she does not lose in this
contest.
Second District.
Emily Cash, Tolo .......... 1870
Minnie Knorr, Denver II, POS
Choah Sebastian 16,60O
1t will be seen Miss Cash has re-
gained first place by the small major
ity of 165 votes The fight here con-
tinues hot and since the count enough
ballots have been cast to put the last
girl first in the list. Have each friend
send in one new sub. next week and
see how that helps.
Third District.
Rose Freeman, Whitebird. -. 7,693
Carriebelle Clay, Higgins -. l4,22O
Mary Griffith, Whitebird -. 1888
The fight here is between higgins
and the up-river towns against White
bird. Mrs. Rose Freeman still leads
but Miss Clay has gained on her about
two hundred. Miss Clay is making a
hard fight and betting man would
not know which to bet on. This fight
is being watched with interest and
people from other districts are helping
these two contestants for they have
numerous friends. Last week a gen
tleman dropped in this office and paid
up new subscription two years III adj
vance for one and today man from
this city cast 1900 votes for the other
and so it goes. Both desire to win
and people are glad to assist them.
Fourth District
Minnie Mcconnell. ...... l2,lZo
AIDA Markham ............ll, ,9So
Anna Ingram ........ -. l1''9o
Here is a race and close one at
that. While Miss Mcconnell leads
it is by 1000 and Miss Ingram is only
1895 votes from the lead. There is
plenty of work to be done in the city
and who will win cannot be safely
guessed at.
Notes
Work is what counts. The drones
cannot expect anything.
Want any sample copies?
What good are your friends II they
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08

See the large line of buggies and
hacks at Eimers- Wood Co. 45-1
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
do not help you?

Remember the home merchant
Have him help you. You trade al
home and keep away from the cata.
logue house, now let's have his help.
Collect the back subscriptions. 1t
may take longer but look at the votes
you get.
Coupons from sample copies will not
count.
Have each friend get one new sub.
for you.
There is nothing to keep a man
from paying up several years in ad-
vance. Wen be here and the law
compells us to carry out our contract.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
Ordinance to Pay Salary Fails

Ordinance to Pay Salary Fails
The city council met in regular
monthly session Monday evening for
transaction of routine business. A
sidewalk was ordered laid on south
side of Main street between Idaho
avenue and "a" street. to be COM
pleted by July 1, 1909. An ordinance
providing for the payment of salary
of SS per month to the mayor and
each councilman was read third time
and failed of passage. The report of
city engineer establishing the grade Of
Hall street from Main to South
Fourth was accepted. Considerable
time was spent in discussing the pro-
posed grade on Main street from Col
lege street to Idaho avenue as surveyed
by the city engineer, and the matter
was adjourned until Wednesday for
final action.
Bills were allowed on the several
funds as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
PEOPLES TICKET WINS MOST OFFICES
Grangevie's Election Hot Fight Heavy
Poled Tuesday.
", ". BROWN ELECTED NEXT MAYOR BY EIGHTY MAORI

Third Ward Gives Big Maorities Citizens
Overcome by andS Second Wards.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08
IH[ Elk CITY GIRL NOW IN THE LEAD

r in the of Idaho County Have the Peonle
Such an Interest as in the Big A-Y-P Contest
MISS EMILY CASH AGAIN LEADS -GRANGEv|LlE CLOSE
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08

GRANGEVILLE'S SERVANTS
MAYOR--W. w. Brown.
TREASURER--Jerome Bradbury.
CITY CLERK--Hamp Taylor.
COUNCILMEN--
Archie Dyer. Frank Vandeventer
Powell Gibson. Edward Vincent.
John EimerS. Frank Rice.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-04-08

During the spring every one would
be benefited by taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy. 1t furnishes needed
tonic to the kidneys after the extra
strain of winter, and it purifes the
blood by stimulating the kidneys, and
causing them to eleminate the impuri-
ties from it. Foley's Kidney Remedy
imparts new life and vigor. Pleasant
to take. Pulse Drug Store. x
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
THE GUILLOTINE.
II Was Not Invented by the Man
Whose Name 1t Bears.

In a book published by Hector
Fleischman In Germany the story of
the origin of the instrument of execu-
ton which was named for DR.. Guillo-
tin In the days of the reign Of terror
Is fatty denied. "There is no truth
In the story, so long believed" he says,
'that the genial old physician invented
the machine which was named for him
and by means of which he Is said to
have lost his life shortly after its adop-
ton. Gulllotin, in keeping with the
spirit of his time, proposed on Oct.
10, 1850, that all offenders, regardless
Of their birth or station, should be dealt
with alike by the law, and six months
later he proposed to the government
that convicted murderers should be
beheaded by means of simple appara-
tus. The mechanism of which he and
no one else had any idea at that time
was spoken of as the simple appara-
tus' by the humorists Of the day, and
the phrase was used to make its pro-
poser ridiculous, so that when a ma
chine finally was adopted the wits Of
the time named it guillotine. The gov
eminent, evidently recognizing the val
ne of the suggestion, asked one An
tome Louis, a surgeon at the Salpe-
triere, to devise a machine and later
gave similar order to carpenter by
the name of Guidon, who offered to
construct an instrument for decapita-
ton for $500 livres. This was consid-
cred too high price, and the contract
was given to German cabinetmaker
by the name Of Tobias Schmidt, who
received S24 livres for the accepted
model In 1892. Schmidt made guillo-
tines for all the provinces, and the in
dustry brought him moderate for
tune, which he proceeded to squander
In Paris, while DIR. Guillotin. who new
er had anything to do with the making
Of machine which bore his name,
continued to practice his profession
quietly and unostentatiously In Paris
until he died there on March 90, 1914"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
A CAT AND A CANARY.
They Went Away Separately, but Came
Back Touether.

tHSy Vcnt away SEPaFdtSiy, Out Sdn1e
Back Together.
A lady friend of mine. says an Eng
fish writer, has as pets Il canary and a
cat. The two were the best of good
friends, and when tie birds prison
door was opened il would come out
and perch on the cats back while It
trilled forth song of gladness.
One day my friend left her two pets
together. and on her return the bird
was nowhere to be found Pussy was
curled up on a cushion. sleeping con.
tentedly. and my friend jumped to the
conclusion that the cat was answer.
able for the birds disappearance. con
sequently she caught up the cat and
holding the supposed delinquent be
fore the empty cage. beat 1t rather
mercilessly. Poor pussy mewed pite
ously, but her relentless mistress put
her outside and shut the door agains
her.
Next morning. feeling rather asham
ed Of her outburst, she made inquire,
about the cat, but pussy was gone.
Some days later she heard a fain
scratching at her window, and on open
ing the easement cat crept IN ant
laid bedraggfed canary at her feet
At first she did not recognize her pet
IN the two disreputable looking object
before her. When she did recognize
/ them her delight was great.
Presumably the canary had gone on
by the open window. aud, finding liber
" sweet II had flown to neighbour,
wood. How the cat found the bird ant
brought It back uninjured b a mys
! terry.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
STUPID SHEEP.
They Are About the Most Senseiess Of
All Animals.


They Are About the Most Senseiess OF
All Animals.
A Colorado ranchman declares that
no animal that walks Is as big fool
as a sheep.
"We have to watch them every min
ute, and IL vigilance Is relaxed for an
instant the entire flock is likely to
practically commit suicide. In han
ding most animals some degree Of self
help or intelligence can be relied on to
aid the owner In saving their lives, but
sheep seem to set deliberately to work
to kill themselves.
III caught In storm on the plains
they will drift before the wind and
die Of cold and exposure rather than
move hundred yards to windward to
obtain shelter In their corral. To drive
sheep against the wind is absolutely
impossible. I once lost over 1000 head
because could not drive them to a
corral not 200 feet away.
"In the corral they are still more
foolish. II storm comes up they all
move down wind until stopped by the
fence. Then commences the proceed
ing so much dreaded by sheepmen
known as 'piiing.' The sheep will
climb over each others backs until
they are heaped up ten feet high. OF
course all those at the bottom are
smothered. Not one has sense enough
to seek shelter under the lee Of the
fence, as horse or dog would do.
~Again, II sheep gets into a quick.
sand It's fate teaches nothing to those
that come Immediately after. but the
whole flock win follow it's leader to
destruction. No more exasperatingly
stupid animal than q sheep walks."-
g. Louis Globe Democrat.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
AUTOMOBILE LIVERY N CORRECTION.
A Finland Festival,

Paul Waineman's "a Summer Tour
In Finland" contains this pretty bit Of
folklore: Midsummer is the great an
nual festival OF Finland. From every
height bonfire leaps to the sky in
honor OF the mating of night and day.
VINO are then united. The Firms DOS
sess poetfcal legend relating to this
annual custom. Kolt and Amarik, the
sunset and sunrise, beseeched the lord
OF the SKY to give them permission to
b externally BRIDE and bridegroom
and once year to clasp each other In
their glowing arms"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04

Yoang gentlemen" lectured the en-
ment Instructor. you are old enough
now to put away the childish and triv-
IA amusemsnts that sufhced for you
when you we've younger. Learn a les
son nom tne dumb brutes and even
NON the reptiles. When they arrive at
maturity they comport themselves with
. certain dignity"
1T Isn't - with the rattlesnake, pro-
fsssor." objected the young man with
the bad 80. The older he grows the
more rattles 10 plays With Chicago
Trsbune.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
NEWSY STATE NOTES.

Eugene Hulet, of Seneca, was acct.
IDENTIFY shot by his own gun being car
ried in his pocket.
Fire Thursday morning destroyed the
Hawkeye elevator at Aberdeen, caus-
ing a loss of $4,000 The cause of the
fire is unknown.
TIE state land department has fixed
March 30 as the date of leasing this year
in the counties in which no lands will
be offered for sale.
Next Sunday occurs the dedication of
the new Congregational church at
Mitchell, width has just been completed
at cost of $4,000.
The state board of charities, with the
governor and state auditor, met last
week and fixed the price of Irvine from
the prison Irvine plant for the coming
year.
The work of making payment aggre
eating $4,000 to the Sioux Indians
belonging to the Yankton agency has
been concluded by agents of the United
States government
The bitter fight for county seat
between Buffalo and Camp Crook of
Harding county, was won by the for
mer with $50 majority out of 600 votes
cast A full nonpartisan county ticket
was elected.
The members Of the South Dakota
Improved Livestock Breeders associa-
ton have taken the initiatory steps
toward closing the state to the importa-
ton of cattle before they have been
tested for tuberculosis.
Confronted by cars moving in either
direction, Curtis f. Compton, miner
in the employ of the Homestake, Tues
day stepped directly in front of the
heavily loaded ore carries. He was
caught and crushed between tho cars
ana death resulted ths following day.
That the gold production of the Black
/, Hills can be increased to the extent Of
not less than $500, 900 year If mining
experimental station is established
either by the United States government
or the State Of South Dakota, is the
| firm belief of men who have made q
careful study of the question.
The little town Of Letcher had Q SER
ious fire Friday afternoon that threat
ened to burn the entire town. The first
originated in the chronicle printing
office, which was completely destroyed
and the citizens State bank was alsr
burned. although all papers, books. etc,
were placed In the vault.
Two years ago Ole Anderson owned
300 acres Of fine timber and farm land,
three miles southeast of vermillion.
Today he has only about ten acres that
he can call his own. In that short
space OF time the Missouri river has
ont away all but few acres Of the
farm, and these are destined TO 60 soon
| The United States land officers al
Mitchell received notice Of the date fol
enc removal or the land offioe 70 Greg
ory. The date selected is March Is
and the officers expect TO have thu
records removed and in place 90 tina
bosinsss can be resumed bv the 10th il
the new location.
John Day. Of Frankfort, who wa
charged with perjury in procuring |
marriage license at Pipestone, Mimi.
for himsslf and Eva. the daughter o
Ohas. sample. OF Brookinas, who. a. til
tins o. the occurrence was only htsesl
years. Of age was sentenced 70 he n in
nssosa state penissnsisry for eiehtee,
moashs. A " fk
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04

The costnme Of the PA Yuan Pen-jen
women n the Shan stat.s b very strfIk-
Inc. conslstins Il closh hood, an open
Jacket ana pair Of ahort white trou-
sers reaching barely 10 the knee. But
the most important though the least
noticeable part of their costume II their
cclored cio<h gaitera These the women
are oblissd to wear. % without them
n b holisvsd they would b able 70 6y
away. isaving theiF husbands ana
swssthearts sosrowful
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
Thrifty.

swell. parson, is your flock lib'ral In
their 'nevolencesa"
"Liberalf Wen, should say dey IL
not that. Why, when asted them to
ting ole Hundred dey done sung The
Ninety and Nine "-Harper's.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04
alk.

1T takes baby mos two years 10
learn to taTk." said Uncle Eben, IAN
den II takes de res Of its lifetime b
learn to keep rum talhin' too much
Washingtoa Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1909-02-04

Diogenes being asked what u that
beast which = the most danssEouY'
replied. "Of WA beasts me b1t1 Of Z
slandsrsr ana q tams beasts tAsA It
the 6attw0.~