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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
A Sad Case

During this time of the year the
poor of the country suffer and from
time to time ask for aid. A case of
destitution was discovered in this city
last week. 1t seems a woman from
Grangeville had written to she Rev.
Chase of the Childrens' Home Find.
ing and Aid Society of Lewiston OF
her conditions, stating she was wild.
ow with three children, the oldest one
being fourteen. f. L. Leonard, the
local representative of the Home
finding Society, made an-effort to To-
cate the family but was unsuccessful.
Last week Rev. Chase arrived from
Lewiston and with Mr.. Leonard and
Probation Officer Arnold finally locat.
ed the case. 1t seems the woman, not
wishing to have her real name known
had signed the letter sent to the socie-
ty asking for aid with another's name
The oldest girl was taken to tn,
home and the other children will b,
looked after by the local authorities
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Choosing a Christmas Present

When you make a present of peri
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
The Tax Complaint

The Kamiah Progress has started
out to enlighten its readers on the
question of taxes, and the paper is
making some pretty pointed remarks.
"The state of Idaho has only asked
Idaho county to pay the small sum of
SAC. .860.23 toward, the expenses of
the very economical administration we
are enjoying says the Progress
"Just imagine what it would be if our
state officials were extravagant. Do
you suppose the other TWENTY-FIVE
counties pay as much, or is Idaho
county Just little the best county in
the state
OF course, there can be no question
that Idaho county is the very best
county in the state, but that its good
ness and value is increasing at the rate
of about fifty per cent every twelve
months is likely to be forgotten unless
the good citizens keeps in mind the
figures on his tax receipts. Perhaps
it is not the material things that count
in figuring up states worth, when
the reputation of a ''business admins
tration' needs bolstering, but the
average man not in politics will want
some evidence that he is betterine
himself in this worlds goods year after
year, or he is bound to complain of
the accelerating increase in taxes. All
good citizens want to pay their just
share toward the expense of govern
ment, and no more. He does not, as
rule, question the sum asked Of him
for single year, but when the tax
each year is greatly in excess of the
preceding year the thought is natural
that there is something wrong in the
method of assessment, or else the ad
ministration at Boise is not living uT
to the reputation given it by the par
tisan press.-Elk City Mining News
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
The Story of the Unsuspecting
Officials and The Blue Book

estate of Idaho, Official Blue Book;
). Bruce Murry, official compiler and
solicitor, Boise, Idaho," the card read.
1t was neat affair, modest business
card and with lettering a deep blue,
looked like an embossed job. And J.
Bruce, we'll j. Bruce was spick and
span and showed the best Of grooming
A complexion like the bloom of hot
house rose, a clean cut sort of chap
pie with the best Of manners and every
indication Of good breeding. Then
too, he wore a silk lined overcoat!
j. Bruce was good to look upon and
besides when a man has chance to
have his future intentions printed in
the "Official Blue Book" he connot be
censured too severely for grabbing at
the one chance Of life time. Just
think of it, here would be Gov. Bradv's
picture in heroic size, next that of
yourself, referred to in even more
glowing terms than the county papers
used when you run for office last fall.
We are all vain, we have yet to see
the man who does not like to rub
elbows with the notables.
1t seems most Of our county officials
are human, in the one respect at
least.
j. Bruce arrived early in December
and lost no time in bartering his wares
and business was good. The regular
price of the ''Blue Book was SIS per
copy but the dapper little fellow gave
each official an inside rate. One of
the officials bought five copies for $25
and paid up at once. Guess he took
the discount Another paid the full
SIS for copy; several others paid
$40. Murry collected as he went
along and stated the delivery would
made in June.
Judge Jaques proved the tartar.
The Judge says he was not much TAX
en- up with the idea, however, when
the solicitor and compiler stepped into
his Office, the stenographer smiled on
him sweetly and thus encouraged the
frown of the brow Of his honor had no
effect Quite a little conversation
was exchanged on the great benefits to
be derived from the investment and
the Judge finally yielded to the'gentle
persuasion of j. Bruce The gentle
man made the Judge very tempting
offer, said since he was such an affable
man he would let him have two
copies for $3.50 cash. His honor de-
INJURED and said he would pay upon
delivery.
He left the courthouse with about
$75 to the good and with the hopes OF
lot of stung officials running high.
And now the amusing part of it is
tnat the officials are up. in arms and
crying fraud. There were some in
the official castle who did not invest
but it is a puzzle to find them.
Every man when asked about il
will take you to one side and whisper
in your ear: mo, | didn't bite but
SO and SO did.
Moral-Better be satisfied with
your name in the telephone directory
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Eagle Officers

The Fraternal Order of Eagles in
stalled the following officers Saturday
evening: J. M. Oliver, P. w. P;
Fen Batty, w. p; J. G. Graves, Y.
F.; Robert Dunlap, chaplain; Lud-
wing Grabski, treasurer; Frank Van
Deventer, secretary; John De Haven,
conductor; Alex Robbins, inside guard;
c. NJ. Rogers, center guard; W. N.
Gardner, Henry Hesterman and Rob
ert Ruby, trustees and DR.. Jesse l..
Rains, physician. A banquet was in
dulged in after the conclusion of the
ceremonies.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Like the Country

+. II. Ficken and I. J. Freund
the two young men from Oklahoma
who are the advance guard of German
colony which is seeking a location
have looked the country over pretty
thoroughly and decided the country
tributary to Grangeville is just abou,
the best outside Of doors. They ar.
surprised at the immense yield and
excellent quality of the grain. They
paid visit to Garfield recently anc
state this land on Camas Prairie il
much better and the price about i
third less than is asked at Garfield fol
lands.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Fine Register

The Fair Store received National
Cash Register of the latest design this
week. The register not only registers
the total amount of cash sales but also
gives an amount of the number of
BALES, the number of customers in the
store and the amount each clerk has
eold. The register is great convent
ence and worth every cent Of the $400
1t cost.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Fine Entertainment

The entertainment given by the
Clara Won Wales Co, last evening
was of very high order and from the
large audience assembled nothing but
the highest of praise is heard. Each
member of the company won rounds
of applause. The next number of the
course is Edward Elliott in "Stories
from the Stage, He will appear
January "a.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
christian Church

All the regular services next Sun,
Eday. Bible school 10 a. m; c. f.
6:30 p. m. Subjects: II a. m. Civ.
ing and Receiving 7:30 p. M,
Goods Part and Mans in Salvation.
christmas exercises and tree Friday
evening. We invite all.
D. Lloyd Morgan, Pastor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
School Closes

The pupils of the city schools are
Enjoying the usual Holiday vacation.
The following five members Of the
(eaching corps went down to Lewiston
khis week to visit the schools Of that
pity:
Misses Burroughs, Logan, Haley,
Gillman and Palmerton. The pupils
from surrounding towns and the coun-
kry sections have left for their homes
During the Holidays.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Encampment Officers

The Encampment of the |. ., O. f.
elected the following officers last week.
Chief patriarch, Fred Erskine; high
priest, J b. Carter: inner guardian,
Charles Salee; recording secretary, }.
VI. Wilson: financial secretary, r. IL.
Amber; trustee, ]. d. Overman.
The second degree was conferred ON \.
b. Atkinson.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23

Fred George. who was recently ar
rested at Lewiston and charged with
the murder of j. Z. Church at Couer-
d'Alene, was employed by the n. z.
road on run from Grangeville to
Lewiston. While here he was mixed
up in shady transaction and got out
of the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23

Imperial Hotel will have one of its
renowned dinners with frst-class or
chestra furnishing music from 6 to
p. m. Christmas. also Sunday as usual
Music worth the money.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23
Trinity Church Program

Trinity Church (Episcopal) Sun
DAY School program for Christmas
Eve, being a Cantata entitled "The
coming Of the King
opening Chorus 'X'm is Here
Quartett "On to the Holy City
necltatlons -. ..........
Dolly Deford and Beth Parker.
hymn, ."While Shepherds Watched
mediation, "The Wise Men
Laura Lanningham, Louis Graham;
Chas. Turner, Stillman Taylor.
nhorus, "Where is the King2'
Recitation, "Herod'
Flora Stantial
nymn. "Joy Fills Our Hearts. :
necltations. "The Star of Bethlehem
n Junior and Senior girls
Necitation. srhe Gifts We Bring
~. The Primary Glass
oi1sihg Chorus. "Glory in the
Highest.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23

Trinity Church (Episcopal) will
,Sa sase Christmas morning service this
saturday at 1920 a. m. followed by a
Ino,t sermon and celebration of the
holy Communion.
Nm. Coram delivered the feet of a
Iougar at the auditors office Yesterday.
was line specimen and the hide
:; measured eight feet, three inches from
~ 10 TIP. The animal was killed on
''herlean Creek about two weeks ago.
-, Judge DeHayen is now officed in
Taa r elegant suite of rooms in the Kilen-
h.;,, Over fifty registered packages are
loaaig l : sent out a day now from the
local post office.
h.a Mss Minnie Bowman, who has
! ~ I attending school at Lewiston, is
''ne Tor the Holidays.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-12-23

John Higgins of Higgins was in the
city Tuesday.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17

Franklin Lodge No. 81, F. 4 A:
NJ, meets every first Tuesday at It
1880 p. M, and third Sunday at z
p. m. PERCY oAlNI' W. W.
A. G. ALLEN, Secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17
A HARD STRUGGLE
Many a Franklin Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.

With back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existing is but struggle.
No need to keep it up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Franklin people endorse this claim:
Mrs. F. NJ. Boone. Willow ST.,
Franklin, La, says: "when | first
arose in the morning, sharp twinges
darted through my loins and on this
account when I stopped, could hard
ly straighten. at length saw DOan's
Kidney Pills highly recommended and
procuring box at S. J. Gates &
Co.'S, drug store. | began their use.
They relieved me from the first and
can truthfully say that never tried a
remedy that gave me better results.
| also gave Doan's Kidney Pills to
nv daughter who complained of head
aches and dizzy spells, in fact, these
troubles were so intense that she could
hrrdly walk. She also suffered from
pains across her kindneys. Since
using Doan's Kidney Pills she has
not had the least sign OF distress and
her back is much stronger l most
emphatically recommend Doan's Kid
new Pills to other sufferers.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo.
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's--and
take no other.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17
For Sale Cheap.
One new Gaussiran Cane
Loader. For particulars ap.
ply at this Office.
NOTICE.

The Police Jury of the Parish of ST.
Mary shall at its next regular meet
ing to be held on Tuesday, August
3rd, 1909, receive bids for the con-
tract for the public printing of the
parish for one year, in pursuance to
the provisions of Section %, of Act
1e4 of 1908, which will comprise the
publication of all proceedings, Or
dinances and notices of the Police
Jury, all notices from the Court, the
Assessor, the Board of Supervisors
of Election, the Registrar of Voters
and the publication of the Jury
Venires.
Secretary Police Jury. st. Mary Par
ish, La,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17
NOTICE..

The next regular examination
of teachers will be held at the
High School building in Frank
lin on August 26, "a and %, 1909.
Persons wishing TO become eligi-
BILE to hold office Of Parish Super
intendent shall report to the Par
ish Superintendent or to the State
Superintendent August %.
D. N. FOSTER,
Parish Superintendent.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17
FOR SALE.

One model hull gas boat, 5
feet, nch beam, 26 feet over all
in length. 1908 model 7 to 10 H. P.
Erd engine, 80 gallon capacity oil
tank, speed between 8 and 10
miles. First class condition. For
terms and particulars apply to
LOUIS S. BIGLER,
Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17

Cyrus Chapter No. IL, R. A. M,
meets every second Sunday at lO
a. m. PERCY SAINT, H. P.
A. C. ALLEN, Secretary.
Franklin Lodge No. 81, F. & A.
M, meets every first Tuesday at
Z 80 p. M, and third Sunday at
o. m. PERCY SAINT, w, M.
A. C. ALLEN, Secretary.
Enterprise Lodge No. III, 1. O:
o. F., meets every first and third
Tuesdays at s p. M, at Burners
Hall. L. LEGENDRE, N. G..
A. GUDERIAN, Secretary.
St. Mary's Lodge No. "A, K: OF
P, meets every first and third
Thursdays at 8 p. M. at Burners
Hall. G. LAUvE, =. =.
S. M. Russ, K. of R. & S.
Live Oak Camp No. 35. w. OF
W., meets every first and third
Mondays at 8 p. M, at Brunners
Hall. L. LEGENDRE, q. q.
ISAAC MAYER, Clerk.
Evangeline Grove No. "a, U. A.
o. D., meets every second and
fourth Tuesdays at 8 p. M, at
Brunner's Hall.
S. COYCAULT, N. A.
A, GUDERIAN, Secretary.
T'Chetimaches Tribe No. 81, l.
o. r. NJ, meets every first and
third Mondays at 8 p. M, at Fire.
mems Hall.
L. LEGENDRE, Sachem. J
J. E. LOUSTALOT, G. of r.
st. Mary's Branch No. S99, c:
K. of A., meets every first and
third Sundays after High Mass.
L. B. TARLTON, President.
j. E. LOUsTALOT, Secretary.
Duca D'Aosta Association meets
| every first and third Wednesdays
at s o. M, at Brunner's Hall.
L. CARO-, President.
V. FIGARO, Secretary.
Franklin Benevolent Association
meets every second Wednesday
at 8 D. M, at Firemens' Hall.
E. A. BOUDREAUx, Pres.
j. E. LOUSTALOT, Secretary.
Allen Chapter No. 81, 0. E. S..
| meets every second and fourth
Thursdays at 1880 p. m.
MRS. o. j. BYERLE, w. M.
MRS. A. G. ALLEN, Secretary.
Orange Circle No. %, w. of W.,
meets every first and third We'd
nesdays at 1880 p. M, tat Fire.
mems Hall.
MRS. o. j. BYERLE, Guardian.
MRS. CHAs. MIGEOT, Sec'ty,
Evaugeline Circle No. 2, U. A.
o. D.. meets every first and third
Fridays at 1880 p. M, at Firemens'
Hall.
| MRS. O. J. BYERLE, A. D.
MISS MARY FEsKE, Sec'ty.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-07-17
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Cyrus Chapter No. II, R. A. M,
meets every second Sunday at ~
a. m. PERCY SAINT, H. +.
A. c. ALLEN, Secretary.
The Press., 1909-08-04
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Items of local Interest taken from the col umns ,
 of The Press. thirty years ago.l
August '. 1870.

Yesterday. on invitation of Mir. Smith, large number of Masons oi Stafford. members of Jonio and Vol cott lodges, and their families, went to Lake MashapauR.
 Rev. . MT. Blood of Staffordville preached at tte Methodist church last Sunday, by exchange with Rev MT. Towle. Rev. MT Free being indis- posed no morning services were held at the Congregational church.
 At the annual meeting of the second school di trict on Thursday evening last. J. D Fenton was re elected as district committee, but de clined the flee. F. N Crane was then chosen committee. J F Cham. berlin tre asurer, and M. A. Smith clelk and collector.
 The Stafford Thief Detecting so- ciety organized on Monday evening with fifty members, and the follow ing officers: President, E O. Den his; vice. president, O J. Holmes secretary and treasurer, R S. Hicks directors. E 0 Pinney, w. H. Cooley, W D. Heald. V Squier, A. Whiton, J. M Lord; pursuing committee. T. Converse, L. Arnold, l.. Cushman, w. D. Heald, K. L.. Dimock, L. K Lord. E O. Pinney. J. W. Chandler, J. O. Anders n, A. Adams, J F. Chamberlain, F. N. Crane. We trust that the new con- cern will find business very dull.
 Last Saturday evening Mrs James Hampston stated to visit a sick neighbrr r, going on the railroad track Tor that purpose. She entt red the GOV cred bridge at the head of the Mineral Springs Co.'S pond just as the steam boat train came in sight from the north, and it is supposed that starting to run to get out of the bridge she stumbled and fell upon the floor timbers and through into the stream below. George Beard was near the bridge. where he had been bathing, and short distance below W. Dimock and family were boat riding Beard called to DimoSk that something had fallen through the bridge. and they went to see what it was, and found the body lying in the water. No outcry was heard as she fell, and no signs of life appeared when she was taken up. She had been about five minutes in the water when she was taken out, but was considerably bruised, and death was as likely to have occurred by injuries in falling as by drowning. Drs. Newton and Eaton were called, but could do nothing for her.
The Press., 1909-08-04
UNCLE SAM.
The Way Our Nickname Is Said to
 Have Originated.

Inc way Ouf NiCKuatHG AS OSiN ~
 Have Originated.
 This familiar nickname for the Unit ed States is said to have come about in the following manner:
 During the war of 1872 the United States government entered into con tract with Elbert Anderson to furnish supplies to the army. Whenever the United States buys anything from a contractor 1t appoints an inspector to see that the goods are up to the speci- fications. Tn this case the government appointed a man by the name of Sam uel Wilson. He was a jolly, whole souled man and was familiarly known as Uncle sam.
 It was his duty to inspect every box and cask that came from Elbert An derson. the contractor, and if the con tents were all right the cargo was marked with the letters ''E. A.-U. S.. ." the initials of the contractor and of the United States.
 The man whose duty it was to do this marking was something of joker, and when somebody asked him one day what these letters stood for he said that they meant Ebert Anderson and Uncle Sam.
 Everybody. including Uncle Sam himself. thought this very good joke, and by and by it got into print, and before the end of the war 1t was known all over the country, and that is how the United States received the name of Uncle Sam-Des Moines Reg ister and Leader.
The Press., 1909-08-04
HELPFUL WORDS
From a Stafford Springs Citizen.

From Stafford Springs Citizen.
 Is your back lame and painful?
 Does it ache especially after exer. tion?
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 Read this Stafford Springs testi mony.
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 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's-and take no other.