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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-25
IDAHO NEWS ITEMS


The sale of lots on the government
TOWNSHIP near st. Maries, Idaho, brought
approximately $4,000, or an average of
about $45 a lot.
Fall wheat in the neighborhood of
Clifford will yield from 80 to AS
bushels per acre, according to esti-
mates made this week.
The Burke school board has declined
the proposition of abandoning its school
and sending the pupils to the Wallace
high school for the coming year.
Governor James Brady has wired
Governor Hay of his desire to attend
the conference of governors in Salt
Lake August 1S, to discuss western
unity on conservation.
Z. M. Heigho, president of the Pa
cific & Idaho Northern railroad, has
been held for manslaughter by court
at Weiser, in connection with the death
of Mrs. Sylvia Riegleman of Omaha.
The Idaho State Nursery association
met in Nampa last week. Emmett will
have the privilege of entertaining the
tree men the next time. The officers
of the association are Charles t.
Hawkes., Caldwell, president; C. E.
Wright, Kimberly, secretary and treas
urer.
Pointing out that the United States
supreme court has already ruled it H.
legal for one state to divert water
from the streams of another, Senator
w E. Borah of Idaho has written to
the Lewiston Commercial club, pledg-
ing his support in the Clearwater
basin controversy.
The decision of the supreme court in
the Lockman case, sent up from Cald-
well, in which it was ruled that "near
beer" is within the scope of the local
option law defining intoxicants, and
that it is consequently illegal to dis
pense the beverage in prohibition ter
ritory, has resulted in the suspension
of the manufacture of the article by
the Weisgerber brewery.
The plans of the new sewerage sys-
TEN for Standpoint may yet have to be
changed, as il is claimed that a lum-
Der company has made complaint to
State Pure Food and Sanitary In
spector Wallis protesting against the
howage Of the sewer in the Pend
Oreille river, which is a navigable
stream. 1t is claimed that Mr.. Wallis
will compel the city TO take care Of the
How from the sewer in septic tanks.
Dean HallOwell Of the Lewiston State
normal says that the coming year will
be the best in the history Of the school.
An enrolment Of 375, or a total, includ-
ing the training School, Of SIS is ex-
pected. Five new instructors have been
added 10 the faculty which now mum.
beers twenty-five. Three new buildings
have been completed during the year.
Two new courses viii be given this fan
One for the training Of students 10
teach domestic science, the other for
the special training Of teachers for the
rural schools Of the state
The supreme court Saturday placed
the seal 0f its disappr0yai upon Sunday
moving picture shows la decision 10
which n declined 10 disturb the judg
melt Of the lower court. which, af the
result " test case. sentenced fhe
owner of Boise sboN housf 10 iail for
one day and 10 pay . hne of go. gAe
case went ~ ne higher court or habeas
corpus proceedings TIC action VIII poi
ap end ~ the SUNDAY moving picture
shows "a Boise aud az doubt a|I oyer
fle STATE.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-25

Dapyliie, ~ speaker Cannon suiled
When pa Was asked ~ comment 0n
fumols that Ae, Senator Aldrieh and
secretary halilngef Bere ~ be placed
~ iesf prominent positions IA iepub
iieap patopa politics. ~ am quito
willing ~ abide py iAe vote ~ iAe ua
jointly ~ fbe people ip hofembef," M
said
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-25
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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-08-25
Washington, MONTANA And
IDAHO news NOTES.
A Few Interesting Items Gathered
From Our Exchanges of the Sur
rounding Country-Numerous Acct
dents and Personal Events Take
Place-Business Outlook Is Good.
WASHINGTON STATE NEWS

Aberdeen has decided to expend
100000 filling in $50 acres of tide
fats.
B. r. Tillman, Jr., son of Senator
Tillman of South Carolina, was a Wis
itor in Spokane recently.
Experts estimate the market value
of the northwest apple crop at from
$s7,OOo,ooO to s2s,OOo,OoO.
The annual convention of the Wash
ington State Retail Grocers' associa-
ton will be held September 14-15 at
Walla WalIa.
Forest fires raging four miles north
Of Bellingham have compelled several
families TO hurry with their household
effects to the city.
An apple tree and two cherry trees
estimated to have been 60 years old
were cut down recently at Vancouver
to make room for a new brick block
Whitman county has completed the
county bridge which extends from Mill
street to Main street, COlfax, making
easy access TO- the large grain ware
houses.
At the sixth annual convention of
the Washington state Elks' convention
at Port Angeles, Robert Shields of Bal
lard was elected TO the. presidency of
the organization.
Fraudulent advertising Of the alleged
opening Of 100000 acres Of irrigated
land in the Yakima Indian reservation
as denounced in a recent warning state
ment issued by the interior depart
ment.
Superior Court Judge Edward W
Taylor, well known on the bench in
Seattle and Tacoma, and as an attorney
in Nevada and California cities, died
Friday at COncOnully. he was 81 years
Of age
A city Of 100000 is the basis on
which all work of the civic plans com
mission Of Seattle will be done. The
plans are to be extended in the future
TO cover territory embracing $50
square miles.
Mr.. Ballinger has lost practically all
his personal fortune Ia defending him
self from the attacks that have been
made upon him. IL ID said that one at
torney fee alone la the congressional
Investigation cost him $1,000.
The supreme court has appointed J.
h Easterday Of Tacoma nlenlber of
the committee ~ examine candidates
for admission 10 The bar. iIe succeed
go J. IL. brigga VI the state Bar ass0-
cation, whose term expired.
Tho state treasurer has paid over 10
1acoula city 01icials 100000 a. 81.
cbange fof Az equal face value " 3 ~
per cent Tacoma bond, which have
been purchased ~ AZ Investment for
state permanent school fundf.
lfing county sebools Aao au eafol
fnepi W 4t,st1 pupils. NJ so5 school
Aeuaes. ippsll W ,lhe teacAer apd
ua'nE school property alaea IA so,lei,
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lsip. aeeeiolpg ~ az apnua ieFoIl
NJ iNe county snFelipienaepi VI schools.
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Aeeolalnf NJ ise leppr NJ County
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Miss Averill Found Guilty.

Mrs. Frank Averill, who has been
on trial at St. Adams for the past
week for the murder of her husband,
was on Wednesday found guilty OF
manslaughter after the Jury had
deliberated four hours.
When the verdict was announced
she broke down and wept and as she
was led out Of the court room by the
sheriff she sobbed sob my baby !
my babyl" Mrs. Averill has a
daughter three years old. Frank
Averill was shot at his home three
miles out of ST. Adams on the night
Of October 70. Soon after 9 o'clock
that night Averill crawled to the
front door OF the house of neigh
Dor, Frank P. Wells, bleeding from
agunshot wound. One of his first
statements was that his wife had shot
him. The defense held that the
shooting was accidental.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
SOUTH POMFRET

F. c. Perry started Friday morn
ing FOR New Bedford, Mass. to be
absent several days. Moses Ship
man is driving stage in his absence.
Next Wednesday evening, Nov.
a3, is the date of the rbaIl and
chieken-pie supper at Teago Grange
hall, with good orchestra furnish
ing music. A cordial invitation is
extended to all Come and be some
body once more.
George White has shingled his
house.
Road Commissioner Harding, who
has removed the greater part of the
knoll opposite Mrs. Samuel Paups,
remarked that he had just unearthed
vein Of gravel that is worth hun
dreds of dollars to the town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

bushels of potatoes, farm machinery,
an eight horse power engine, several
wagons and lot of furniture were
also destroyed.
Carpenter N. E. Lucas lost his tool
chest, and one or two others employed
there sustained minor losses
The barn was built by Eugene N.
Smith, and had been much enlarged
and remodeIled by Professor Will
liams until it was one of the largest
and most complete buildings of its
kind in this section.
Professor Williams says that he
will not build another big barn, but
will erect instead smaller buildings
for the hay, which he will bale, and
the stock. and another site will be
chosen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
The Wooden Cow a Sharp on
Storms.

The conspicuous and ornamental
wooden cow which has served many
years as weather vane on top of
Prof. e. II. Williams big barn at
Westerdale went down in the flames
which destroyed the building Tues
day morning.
The old wooden cows unofficial
but infallible weather predictions
had made her an object of much
respectful attention, and there is
some wonder as to what the neigh
bors up and down the river will do
now. She certainly had nose for
bad weather. No matter which way
the wind blew or what other meteor
illogical conditions might indicate,
if she turned her head toward Bis
cult hill a storm was due, which
always came. There were no false
alarms and when she set her storm
signals the neighborhood farmers
prepared for the worst
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
HIGH GLASS REPRESENTA- We
WANTED

We wish to procure the services
of a high class representative to call
on business and professional men in
each town in Windsor county. A
person OF character, ability and
hustle can make from $500 to $1,000
in 60 days $1,000 was earned in
Windham county. A young news
paper man, lawyer or business man,
or a good business woman can do
the work. The work is canvassiug
and the person who gets the place
must have standing, acquaintance
ability and familiarity with the ter
ritory; also must sign a contract to
see every person on our list and to
complete the work, once begun,
within 90 days. Write at once
giving full particulars as to age,
character, experience, ability, refer
ence, etc., and make an appointment
for an interview. Address, Ullery
& Company, Publishers New Eng
land Farmer, Brattleboro, VT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

WONDERHOSE for Men,
Women, Misses. Boys and
Girls come four pairs in a
box at $l.00. Guaranteed to
wear four months or they are
replaced. Per pair 25c
QUEEN QUALITY Hosiery
for Women,
Per pair 25c, 35c, Soc
Our increasing business in
Hosiery made it necessary to
add a line at 15c per pair, for
Women, Boys and Children.
These are guaranteed to give
satisfaction.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
BRIDGEWATER.

Posters are out announcing the
Thanksgiving ball to be given by
the Grange at Josselyn's hall Nov.
%.
w. III. Emery went to Boston last
Tuesday. Victor Thompson is work.
ing in his store during his absence.
II. g. Davis and VIC. Raymond
were sent to Montpelier last Tuesday
to look after the interest of the town
concerning the question, Whether
or not the Champlain Realty Co.
shall have the right to clear the river
for the purpose of floating logs"
Miss Edith Greaves is expected
home soon. having finished her
school in Oxford, N. III.
Mrs. Mary Smith has had her
house wired for electric lights. The
electricians are wiring H. g. Ayers
residence at the present time.
School finished here Friday for a
weeks vacation. Misses Swan and
Bailey returned to their respective
homes for Thanksgiving.
The large red barn belonging to
the Williams estate burned to the
ground last Tuesday.
Mrs. John Mcconnell of Lebanon,
N. H., visited e. A. Davis and family
last Monday and Tuesday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Dining Tables
DINING CHAIRS
DINNER SETS
for
Thanksgiving
(. A. SPEAR

at the home of Mrs. j. B. carleton,
daughter of Mrs. Reed. Rev. Fl. l..
Garfield performed the ceremony at
8 o'clock in the presence of small
company.
The dancing people of Woodstock
are asked to bear in mind the old
fashioned ball to be given by the
d. A. R. next Tuesday evening. Nov.
% They are asked to rummage
around for old-fashioned costumes to
wear on that occasion, but they are
asked not to stay away if they have
no old-time attire, as it is not imper-
alive in the least. The managers of
the ball announce that the supper
will be of an old-fashioned nature
and as tempting as a Thanksgiving
menu.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
WOODSTOCK NEWS
Judge Lindsey's Lecture
Nov. 80.

The event which our citizens await
with unusual interest is near at hand.
The lecture by Judge B. B. Lindsey,
the first in the lecture and entertain
ment course, will be given Wednes-
day evening. Nov 80, at Music hall
Judge Lindsey. though young man,
has fame that is worldwide, and a
name that is synonym for sound
sense, high ideals, courage and will
that is baked by no obstacles. AS
foe to bossism in politics and a
strenuous opposer of domination of
public affairs by conscienceless cor
porations he stands foremost, while
as judge of the county court his
plan of dealing with delinquent
Juveniles has commanded the atten-
ton of philanthopists the world over,
and has set criminologists to revising
their theories and methods every
where. The privilege of seeing and
hearing this remarkable man will be
an event of life time. We prophecy
there will not be vacant seat in the
hall the night of his lectore. There
certainly ought not to be.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Held on Larceny Charge.

Raymond Barnes of Gaysville was
committed to the county Jail Tues
day. He was arrested at Gaysville
Monday night ON the charge of lar
ceny and taken to White River juno
ton by Officer Hoar. 1t is charged
that he entered house at Hartford
village where Frank Cavanaugh and
others were sleeping, that he secured
$38 from Cavanaugh and was going
through the clothes of the others
when the alarm was given and he
escaped.
Before Justice A. J. Darrah Tues
day morning he pleaded not guilty,
waived examination and in default
of bail was committed to jail here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
WEST WOODSTOCK

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Gibson of
South Pomfret and Miss M. A.
Strong OF Woodstock spent Sunday
with c. S. Miller.
The many friends OF James Bra
man are pleased TO see him on our
streets again, after long visit at his
home in Westport, N. Y.
Frank v. Darling of Tattsville
spent Monday forenoon with c. S.
Miller.
Arthur Gilbert returned from Bos;
ton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Slack have
closed up business at their farm and
are once more occupying their resi-
dence here.
Mr.. and Mrs E. S. Gilbert visited
at Prosper Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. J. Adams attended the
district meeting of the 0. E. 5. at
White River Junction on Monday.
1t is not necessary to speak of the
burning Of the fine barn on the
Williams place. Every one knows
it and is very sorry.
Hiram w. Johnson was in Mont
pelier Tuesday.
Contractor Hollis S. Perry and
several Of his men are busy on jot
at Taftsville.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
A Civil War Veteran.

Fred Fay, former resident of
Pomfret, and we'll known in this
village, died at his home IN South
Royalton Thursday. He was a Civil
War veteran, formerly member of
Randall Post of Woodstock, and
was an industrio us and successful
farmer for many years. He leaves
widow, sister of Charles L.
Kingsley of Woodstock, and three
children--Mis. Charles Gould of
West Swansea, N. H.; Hattie, who
lives at home, and Frank, also a
resident of South Royalton. The
funeral will be held today at the
home in South Royalton.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
NORWICH.

DEATH OF AN AGED RESIDENT.
Mrs. Ruby { Hazen) Lewis died
at her home here Wednesday, aged
IS years. She had been i'll five
weeks. For 81 years she had lived
in the house where she died. March
z6, 1886, she was married to Will
liam E. Lewis, who died January
S, 1902. Four children survive her,
Mrs. Lucy Foote of Holyoke, Mass,
Mrs. Nina Morrill, Of Troy, N. Y,
William OF Ascutneyville, and
Charles of this place The funeral
was held at the home Thursday
afternoon.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Big Barn at Westerdale
Burned.

The big farm barn at Prof. E. n.
Williams place, Westerdale, three
miles west of this village, was burned
to the ground Tuesday morning.
The loss was about $4,000, with
partial insurance. The origin of the
FIRE has not been definitely deter
mined.
The FIRE started about 8 o'clock in
the northeast corner of the main part
of the building. under the third floor,
and made itself known when smoke
and flames burst out through feed
hole in the basement. where Ordo
DAILY was at work.
The fire was then under full head
way and efforts were confined to
saving the stock and the carriage
house and farm house across the
road. The dozen OF more horses
were rescued and all the cattle with
the exception of little calf. The
calf was driven out Of the barn three
or four times, but finally returned to
perish.
The FIRE burned fiercely and the
buildings across the road were saved
with difficulty. In an hour or less
there was nothing left but a pile OF
blazing bay, what was left Of LOO tons
stored there. One hundred and fifty
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Posr-oFF,cE NOTICE

Mail trains arrive s.07 a, M. 9.2s p. M,
Mail trains leave 1910 a, M, s.25 p. M,
and $40 p. m.
Bridgewater, Rutland and Ludlow stages
leave 8. 40 IA. m. and 800 p. m.
South Woodstock. 800 p. IN.
Barnard and Bethel, 8. As a. m.
Rural free delivery routes leave at els
4. m.
MAILS CLOSE-For early stages $50
a. m. Later mails. 1000 q, M, 500 p. m.
aud 4.30 p. m.
Sunday--l2 to p. m.
SUNDAY mail closes 1920 a. m.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. p. M.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
PLYMOUTH UNION

Ed. Horton, who was confined to
his bed with the grip, is better.
Miss Nellie Moore has returned to
Dedham, Mass.
Monday morning Herbert Moore
and Julian Hall shot bear cub on
Saltash mountain.
Mr.. and Mrs James Bramwell
visited relatives in Wallingford the
past week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
EvARTS.

Miss Annie and Edith Haley are
spending afew days with relatives
in Newport, N. III.
L. III. Strong spent Sunday in
Claremont with their son Henry.
The many friends of J. II. Dunbar
will be glad to learn that he has
returned from Hanover hospital,
where he has been for a week.
The "Town School" at Hartland
last Friday proved complete sue
cess, one recitation being from every
school III town.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
He Took it Hard.

The North Scituate citizen who set
his flag at half mast because the
Democrats won victory the other
day ought to cheer up, Spring will
be here by and by. and it may not be
a hard winter. The Republicans
win win again in due season. if GER
tain leaders get so they can notice a
lighted lantern before they fall over
it. -Brockton Enterprise.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
RRiAoes.

In Barnard. Nov. 16. by Rev. Benjamin
Swift. Miss MYRTLE Luella Wheelock of
Barnard and Edward WILDER Abbott of
Woodstock.
In Bellows Falls. Nov. 8. by Elder w. H.
Holden. Edward d Clayton of Hartland
and Mrs. Rachel Dewitt of New York.
In Woodstock, Nov 10, by Rev. h. l..
Canfeld. David Jarvis and Mrs. Adeline
Reed.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
KARL A. PEMBER
ARCHITECT

WANTED = COSMOPOLITAN MAGAZINE
requires the services of a representative
in Woodstock to look after subscription
renewals and to extend circulation by
special methods which have proved un-
usually successful. Salary and commits
not essential. Whole time or spare
time. Address, with references, H. G.
Campbell, Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1888
Broadway, New York City.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
chllarsn.a TesthIaG

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over Fifty Years by millions OF
with uerfect success. It soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays all pain; cures
wind collie, and Is the best remedy Tor diar-
rhoea. Sold by Drugaiats In every paTs OF
tho world. Be sure and ask f9r - y:
other kind twenty hvs csnts bottle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

FOR SALE so pairs of snow
shoes, capped ready for use, dozen
moccasins, stockings, etc. Can be
seen at my house Saturday, Novem-
Der 70, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Secondhand goods in first class
condition at second hand prices.
E. p. Ashley, Woodstock.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

FOR SALE--Brown horse, weight
about 1880 pounds, about 70 hands.
Good single and double, and all
around horse.
w. N. Campbell.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
In effect Sunday, october Q. 1910.

rRAINa GOING NASH,

I Daily. except Sundays.
Flag Station.
For Special Rules. see book of Rules and
Regulations.
This Company reserve the right to cancel
trains without notice.
Oh. LEONARD. supt.
!. G. PORTER General Manager.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
sIRTHs.

In South Royalton. Nov. IS, daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. b III. Joy.
In East Barnard. Nov. Ia. son to Mr..
and Mrs. Wayne Burnham.
In Bridgewater, Nov. IL. son to Mr.
and Mrs. r. W. Stevens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

The body of an unkn own man was
found Thursday afternoon in field
near Wilder by two hlnters, who
notified Selectman III. r. O'Neii.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
Col. Estey's Successor.

In all probability Lieut. Col. FL.
Edward Dyer of Rutland will be
elected to the position of colonel of
the First Regiment Vermont National
Guard. at the meeting to be held in
Brattleboro today. Lieut.-Col. Dyer
is the next officer in line from point
of service, having been actively con-
nectcd with the regiment over 81
years.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

TO LET-The Townsend house,
80 called, on Woodstock Country
Clubs grounds, recently occupied by
G.. r. Markham.
J. L. Dana, Secretary.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19

Ralph tombstone, the aviator, was
killed Thursday at Denver, falling
500 feet.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1910-11-19
DEATHS.

In Tyson. Nov. 8. of pneumonia, Myrtle
A. Newton. aged l6 years. months.
In HArtland. Nov. Mrs.. L0cie Ainsworth
Spear, aged "a years.
New-York tribune., 1910-12-11

who had made a life study Of getting
great crowds from one place to another.
They realized the possibilities of the
ramp idea at once and seized upon it.
They studied ramps wherever they could
find them. They watched people by the
hour passing up and down them. They
ascended and descended ramps them
selves over and over again
Then they went to work and had one
ramp after another built and torn down.
These experimental ramps were made on
different grades-differen percentages
of inclination. Some sloped upward at
the rate of three feet in every hundred
others at the rate of eleven or twelve.
AS fast as each one of these was con-
structed these big men in the railroad
world went out and tested them for
themselves. They did not get lot OF
employees 20 walk UP and down them