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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
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Over go local enthusiasts accom-
panied the NeEperce high school
girls basket ball team 10 vollmer
last Saturday evening and sav them
take their second game from the
fast little team Of our neighbor on
the vest. the score being ~ to 8.
The superior basket throwing Of
the NeEperce girls vas largely re-
sponsible for their victory.
The Nezperce bunch of rootefs.
which vas said 10 equal in number
the vollmer turnout, gave a good
account Of themselves and made our
team feel perfectly at home so far
as support from the audience was
concerned.
The Nezperce lineup Lille Harb-
ke. eenlsri Beulah Carey and Lena
Brooke, guards, Pearl Skarkey and
Lostie Sorenson, forwards. Field
goals. Shafkey. 2: Sorenson. 2.
Fouls, Harbke. 8. vollmer did
not get a Geld goal. Referee, Stell.
mon umpire. Martin.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

On Friday afternoon, Feb. IL,
mid the fast falling snow, a number
OF ladies climbed their way to the
home Of Mrs. Conrad Martin in
West Nezperce. where social feast
awaited them in honor Of Mrs. Mar
tins sister, Miss Emma Nebelsieck
of Moscow. About a dozen guests
assembled with needlework in hand.
AS to the progress of their work We
will not say, but from the lively chat
ter and merry laughter accompanied
BY Mrs. Pease in many choice num-
bers on the piano the occasion was
certainly one Of rare social enjoy
ment and will long live in the hearts
of all present. Night vas casting
her shadows when good byes we're
said and it was with haste the la
dies reached their homes before the
big bell chimed the hour of six.
Those invited we're: Mesdames c.
W. Felt, w. A. Pease, L. N. Swift,
J. Lee Kelly, v. F. Cochran. ]. c.
Wright. B. ]. McRae, Il. G An
ierson. CLANCY Wallace, Clayton
Jones'. W. P. conger and Miss Ber-
ha Schutts of Spokane and Miss
Mockler.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
THE FIEE Opening.
Well known Establishment Gives Grand
Reception IN New Home.

On last Saturday morning the
doors Of the new home Of the B. ].
Fike Mercantile company we're for
the FIRST time thrown open to the
public. Il vas the grand opening
day and a big day for this enter
prising concern, and many took ad-
vantage Of It to pay their respects
and well wishes.
From early morning until the
doors we're closed at a late hour in
the evening people thronged the
beautifully decorated aisles Of the
establishment, enjoying the strains
Of sweet music, emenating from
Trout's well known orchestra located
in the rear balcony; viewing the
fine, artistic fixtures and the hand
some displays Of merchandise, and
enjoying the wholesome treats boun-
tifully provided for all-charming
souvenirs for the ladies, cakes and
coffee for the men and boxes Of
choice candies for the little folks.
The event vas indeed history.
making one in Nezperce and all vot-
ed Il truly grand affair which viii
go down in the annals Of our com
mercial life surrounded by pleasant
The opening continues throughout
this week.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
RENENS HOMESTEAD RIGHT.
Those Who Had Forfeited Right Can
Again Enter Under New Law.

!
Col. W. W. Hammell, U. S. land
commissioner for Nezperce, re-
ceived the following letter Friday
which brings good news to many in
this section who have used their
homestead right:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR SECOND
HOMESTEAD AND DEsERT-LAED
ENTRIES.
Be it enacled by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled. That any person
who, prior to the approval of this
Act, has made entry under the
homestead or desert-land laws. but
who, subsequently to such entry,
from any cause shall have lost, or
abandoned the same, shall be enti-
tied to the benefits of the homestead
or desert land Laws as though such
former entry had not been made.
and any person applying for a sec
ond homestead or desert-land entry
under this Act shall furnish a de-
scriptiOn and the date of his former
entry;
Provided, That the provisions of
this Act shall not apply to any per-
son whose former entry vas can
celed Or fraud. or Who relinquished
his former entry for valuable con-
sideraticn in excess of the fling fees
paid by him on his original entry.
Approved, February 3, 1911.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
RUSSELL GETS CONVENTION.
Ned County Gathering q Farmers
Union June I and 2.-Olhsr
Bu,lnesa

The delegates to the county con.
yentIon Of the NeEperee county Far
mers Union held a business session
Thursday night and Friday vih
only members and delegates Of the
Union present.
By courtesy Of county Secretary
Mccahill We are able 10 give such
proceedings as may be made public
a. follows
A resolution vas wired 10 Boise
asking the representatives and sena-
tor Of Nes Perce county 10 vote for
the statewide prohibition bill nov
before the legislature.
The next county convention viii
be held In Russell. Ida, June Is,
and 2nd.
The convention transacted much.
important business thai vas Of IN
leresi 10 the farmers.
Locals we're represented by the
following delegates Nezperce-T.
=. Jacobs. c. c. Jones. Clay Smith.
S. W. tanning. D. s. Bell. Matt
Schmidlkofer, N. II. Jacobs, A. Hu-
Der. Z. Olson. W. A. Burghards. I.
]. Johnson, Z. Nelson and ]. II.
Movry. Mohler-F. A. Burehard,.
and F. A. Boorer. Melrose-T. II.
LaDov. N. B. Bucholss, ]. d. Rich
ardson, G. Kimbal. 7. NJ. Nifong.
and G. L. Richardson. Ilo-Joe
Berg. Andy Coschell. Central
Ridge-T. B. Henderson, ]. w.
Thomas and ]. I. S,amper. Reu-
bens-J. c. Scott. h. E. cursiss and
R. ]. BuHerding. Giloert-w. Il.
Phar and Elmer Campbell. Guide.
sac-w. n. Bundy and A. L. Hav-
ley. RUSSELL. Il. Becker and N.
B. Schlader.
NeEperce Local No. 2 did the
honOrs as host to the visiting dele
gates and guests Of the convention,
and the meeting vas we'll managed
and a very successful one.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

Class No. 9 of the Christian sun
day school and their teacher, Jess
Robertson, entertained the Loyal
Daughters Of the Christian Sunday
shOOl at the home of Mrs. Ell. And
ersOn last Friday evening.
The rooms we're appropriately dec
GRATED and given over entirely 10
those present, who sang songs.
played games. and seemed to enjoy
every minute of the time. Dainty
refreshments we're served and at ala-e
hour the guests departed for home.
All reported a good time. Best
wishes to class No. 8 and their
teacher.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
Mn SchuItz Entertain, cIas,.

Mrs. Ben Schultz and Miss Mar
tina Siler entertained Sunday School
class No. ) at the hons of Mrs.
Schultz Wednesday AFTERNOON. Feb.
%. The house was httingly deco
rated with flags. Miss Mabel carlile
and Master Erlan Olson we're the
receiving committee costumed to
represent General and Mrs. Wash
ington. Merry games, such as de-
light the young folks, we're induleed
in, after which delicate lunch was
served. Each guest carried home a
small flag as a souvenir of the oc-
casion and declared the afternoon a
jolly one. Those present we're: Mel
lie Sslovsr, Goldie Marquis, Valeta
Marquis, Lefty Stellmon, Lucille
Stellmon, Nina Bleesner, Clara Sor-
enson, Helen Swank, Alma Cook,
Lillian Sather, Annalean Olson, Ava
Lewis, Marie Shepherd, Mable Car
lille, Edith Ellis, Earl Slellmon,
Lynn Kelley, Joseph Farrar, Ever
eli Farmer. Earnest Morgan, Billie
conger. Erlan Olson, Clayton Nil
ler, Mervin Harding. Frank Schultz,
Wilbur Ellis. Freddy POmeroy, Will
lard Krout. Rhody Krout.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

That the Felt Mercantile Co. viii
have one Of the largest and swellesl
stores In North Idaho when their
new quarters are completed is very
evident. The entire front portion
OF the Krous building is being re-
modelled and will be used exclusively
for dry goods, clothing, ETC., where.
as the grocery department will oc.
cupy the large rear room, which Is
also being much changed and inn
proved Back Of the store building
a big warehouse Is under construc-
slon wherein will be stored the re-
serve stock.
Besides the cloak and suit cabinets
about 100 feet Of up-to-date show
cases will be included In the equip
ment Of the dry goods department !;
the shelving will all be re-arranged +.
and the balcony stairs and Office will
be in the extreme rear Of this de-
parlment.
The store will be open for busl-
ness in the new quarters after the
first Of March and later will be the
scene Of one Of the grandest open.
lngs yer attempted by any mercan-
tile house outside the larger cities
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

E. w. Jones. the genial manager
Of the Nezperce Water Power Co..
who has been worrying along in a
state Of single blessedness during
his wife's absence in California the
past several weeks. was confronted
by some twenty Of his friends and
neighbors, on his going home last
night, who had taken possession Of
his domicile with the evident inten-
ton Of helping him to more pleasant
ly while away at least few Of bis
lonely hoars and bring happiness to
his lot with their good cheer. Mr..
Jones admits that they most Joyous
ly succeeded in their mission, and
the more he thinks Of the good cheer
which they brought in their ven
filled baskets. the more be believes
IN surprise parties.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
Lewis County!

Thursday, 8 p. m.-Message jast
received stating that Lewis county
biIl was acted upon favorably BY the
senate committee Of the whole, and
that its passage Is now assured.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

Dollar watches at tine jevelsr,
store.
c. C. Fiks vas a Lewiston visitol
Saturday.
Arnent's dray line does all kinds
Of hauling.
Have those pictures framed al
Fink Bros.
See Andy and list that farm if you
want to sell il.
II you have any hauling to do call
on F. D. Arment.
Skating at rink every Tuesday
and Saturday nights.
S. W. Tanning went TO Lewiston
yesterday on business.
All kinds Of repair work done at
Billie's. the horse shoer.
Preparations are beginning for
spring work on the ranch.
For watches, clocks and jevelry1
20 10 B. +. Richardson's.
The best butter wrappers are
printed at The Herald Office.
Joseph Mockler of Ilo visited rel
alives in NezPercs yesterday.
David Fish Of this vicinity vas
business visitor in orohno last week.
Siellmon is advertising Nesperce
prairie in Lewiston and Spokane pa
pers.
Relinquishment on 100 acres for
sale cheap. Address box S., Fer
dinand. Idaho.
Wanted to buy a limited amount
Of choice real estate.
P. NJ. Harding.
Yesterday vas washington's birth
day and Nezperce gave It due OBJ
servance.
DR.. Kings date at DR.. Keliy's
Office the 9TH Of each month. At
tend to your eyes.
Car Of Moscow High Patent alour
now on sale cheap at Nezperce-
Rochdale warehouse.
List your farm with Andy Stell-
non. he may use il in his pamph-
les advertising Nezperce prairie.
Three films and illustrated SONG
every night at the new picture show
1.-The Tivoli. ..McLennan's old stand.
Your horses feet are a good place
o save money. Billie, the horse
ihoer, saves the foot and the horse.
A hot Tamale or Weine goes fne
hese cool mornings and evenings.
ses them any time at Allison &
durch's.
The public is invited to sec An
lrew Stellmon's illustrated station
ry. It's free. Use it. Do il for
Sezperce.
Mrs. J.c. Kelly and two little
aughters of Dillon, Mont. are Wis
ling at the home of her sister, Mrs.
|. N. Gragg, in Nezperce.
Money to Loan on real estate.
.ow rate of interest with privilege
{ paying Sl00 or any multiple there
( at any interest payment. Forpar-
culars write, phone or call on A.
!. Gross, Mohler, Idaho.
A marriage license was issued
alurday at the county auditors Of /
ce to Theo, ]. Michaels and Nora
'ary, both oE Greer. hi
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23
CctaI and Personal news nOtes

Horse sale at MiIler's livery barn
Saturday, Feb. IS.
Skating at rink every Tuesday
and Saturday nights.
List your ranch with the Nezperce
Real Estate co.-Flora & Rove
For Sale-14-inch gang. good as
new. P. M. Harding.
Fresh roasted peanuts and pop
corn at the Nespepce confectionery
OF course everybody has noticed
how much longer the days are get
ting.
Get in on the handsome dress to
be given away at the Tivoli Satur-
day night, Mar. 4
Mrs. Walter Booth and family
moved to the ranch Tuesday to re-
main until early fall.
Get the best coffee. tea. spices.
extracts, etc.-the Grand Union
brand-at Mrs. Rice's.
The Golden Star Sewing Machine
is guaranteed for thirty years at a
price that is right, S27.co.
A. r. Fike.
B. F. Richardson, Matchmaker
and jeveler. All work on watches
and clocks guaranteed for one year.
FOR SALE-A Duroc male shoat
ready for service and eligible to
register. Price SIS.
F A. Wanamaker, Greer.
The best dry red fir seasoned
wood delivered at your door for
$3.50. Pine $500
City Dray & Transfer. Co.
Leave your laundry at Hotel Nez-
perce. Agency Grangeville Steam
Laundry. Shipments Tuesday, re-
turns Sat. Popular Prices.
Thoroughbred S. c. B. Leghorn
eggs, Sl.so per setting of IS eggs.
Mrs. A. Alexander,
Route 2, Nezperce.
A special meeting of Hiram
Lodge No. SO, A. F. &. A. NJ, will
be held Friday night Feb. "a. All ,
members are requested to be pres
mt.
A grand ball viii be given al the
Nezperce opera house Friday even /
ng, February "a. Good music and ,
gay time will be had. Tell all
lour friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Wisink
last Friday from Cotton,
vhere they attended the funeral of t
dr. Matt Bush. brother-in-law of q
Mrs. wisink. 4
A. ]. Grant, formerly in the en-
,loye OF Frank Cargill and Clay :
ones and member of the WOW. .
amp at this place, is reported dan Il
r.. = ~
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

Mrs. P. w, Mitchell, who has
been visiting with her parents at
Juliaetta for several weeks, left for
Boise the Hrst of this week to join
her husband. Senator P. w. Mitch
ell, and remain until the end Of
the present session Of the legislature.
She was accompanied as far as
Spokane by her sister, Mrs. zieke Of
Des Moines, Iowa, who had also
been visiting with their parents for
some time. They stopped over in
PaIouse for short visit and Mrs.
zieke will visit for few days with
relatives in Spokane.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

Master Robert Wright was host
to number Of his friends Wednes-
day evening. Feb. %. from to 10.
A variety Of games we're played after
which partners wese uniquely chosen
for delightful refreshments, served
by his mother and sister. The even
ing was an all-round feast for the
youths and maidens. Those present
we're: Eula Stellmon, Blanche
Rove, Susie Kelly. verla Wallace,
Myrtle Sather, Beula Biggert, Olga
Ramey, Grace Nelson, Ora Soren-
son, Ethel Baird, Vernon Miller,
Clayton Miller, Lester Anderson,
Leo Morgan. Lloyd Siler, John Con
ger. Harry Barbee, Frank Huefner,
Leland Johnson, Dwight Johnson
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Bud Mizer
Of west Of Nezperce. on the 2lss, a
daughter. All concerned are doing
nicely.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-02-23

Miss Nebelsieck, who has been
visiting at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Conrad Martin, in Nezperce
for some time, left this morning for
d visit with relatives in Moscow.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

but sheer merit earned her such rapid
and important promotion. For her sec
ond season Miss Murdoch was engaged
by Charles Frohman for one of his Broad
way productions. During this latter en-
Eagement Mr.. Savage Witnessed her I'M
doubted talent. and. impressed with her
charming personality. engaged her over
seven months ago. especially for the po-
sition of leading lady for his production
of Excuse Me-
Young as is this gifted actress. she has
showed remarkable talent painter in
oil, and two of her recent pictures re-
ceived honorable mention during an art
gallery exhibition in Philadelphia. In
spite of the time devoted to art and the
stage, Miss Murdoch, as a healthy young
American girl. swimS. COLTS, and won a
cup last summer in race on Long Island
Sound with her sailboat. which she han
dies herself with the ease and ability Of
a seasoned yachtsman.
The toughest assignment an actor can
have is to be told to go out on the stage
and make the people laugh
So says Frank Daniels. the comedian.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

must bow to it, they don't like it. and
all their efforts are directed toward hav-
ing the stories written about them place
them and their sex in as creditable a
light as possible"
Miss Fisher has won as much fame
among stage folks. as a press agent
tanner, as she has with the public as a
talented singer and actress.
AS proof Of her prowess in this re-
spect, Miss Fisher points with pride TO
the fact that she has never been en-
gagged to any of the crowned heads OF
Europe or Pittsburg, or to George AIDE.
She has never had her diamonds stolen.
rever eloped in an automobile, never
thrown chairs or unkind words at the
conductor of an orchestra. nor referred
u the idle rich as NUTS. This is a most
remarkable and unprecedented record,
that warranted a searching investiga ton.
Miss Fisher was asked for her recipe
for tanning press agents
The best results are obtained she
said. when the actress, instead of pout-
ing over what is printed about her. helps
The press agent. and supplies the kind
or material he can use. that is true. that
amuses people interested in the stage.
and that will not cause her embarrass-
ment or put her sex or her profession in
r false light. The press agent is only
too willing to accept this kind of help.
and the result is altogether satisfactory
to all concerned, the women on the
stage. the public. and the management.
That's about all there is to it."
When Chauncey Olcott comes to the
Columbia Theater this week in his new
comedy by Rida johnson Young. Barry
of Ballymore." the principal member of
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
CACTUS CENTER RESOLUTIONS.

Down here in Cactus Center we've been passin'
resolutions
Were spin past all doubtin. to be awful. A.
full good;
We have vowed there amt agpin to be bullet
distributions
Onless some trouble hunter don't behave -
real gents should
We have vowed we're goin' to show respect for
judges in their ermine.
'Canse We Sc that necktie parties is . sign Of
lack Of tact.
There is eoin' to b. no lynchn s-see! the cattle
men arc squirmin'-
Onless Of course, some rustler's caught red
handed in the act.
We are scin' to cut out eambln'-all the gard
brigade Is only
Too glad to bum tho tables and to ont out all
such play.
on,es il .oster follers that some hcmses chaps
Git looely.
And We ssart game. real quiet. jess 70 while
the tine away.
And 20 h b vish drtnkin'. oolss sooe ses sass
Is tzeatn'
20 rfus susial dus eds.ae 'sinst friend
ship's hwsl.
Ws're oppnssd to too nnch hasshnss-lhss blaek
nsdicne we'd ssteten,- :.
10 IN sscA ruolve for Heu Tear ve'vs put n
~ eHQ
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

ly deciding that little
dramatic schooling and experience could
be gained in A one-part engagement she
Joined the well-known James Neill Stock
Company, with which she remained for
two years. playing extended engagements
with that organization in various large
cities to the Pacific Coast.
With the rigorous training Of a stock
company and an experience in many
widely different roles, Miss Sargent re-
turned to New York City last fall and
became a member of the Her Son"
company which met with considerable
success on Broadway. Failing under Mr..
Savage's discriminating eye for talent
she obtained from him her present en-
gagement.
Miss Sargent is genuine type of the
American athletic girHplays baseball,
basketball. SwimS, skates, and on ac-
count of her proficiency in singing and
dancing has had several tempting offers
to enter the musical comedy ranks. but
prefers the legitimate dramatic field.
Such pantomimes as "Superba'' would
probably have ben lost to the world il
william Hanlon. one of the famous Han
lon brothers. had entered the British
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
WHO
IN CURRENT PLAYS.

under engagement to his present mama
ger. Mr.. Augustus Pitou. to star in irish
singing light comedy roles, making his
first appearance in 'Mavourneen in No
vember, 1896. at Yonkers, N. Y.
That was sixteen years ago. During
these years Mr.. Olcott has produced
eleven plays and written more popular
songs than any song writer of the day.
On September Is, 1897, Mr.. Olcott was
married to Margaret O'Donovan, of San
Francisco. The union has been most
happy and ideal one. Mr.. Olcott has won
for himself both fame and wealth. and
what is better still. the admiration and
respect of thousands of personal friends
Women are not very different whether
they're on the stage or in other walks
of life" said Miss Sallie Fisher, who is
playing in The Girl in the Train, which
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22

In order to protect the English copy
right of Rupert Hughes farce. Excuse
Me-" Henry w. Savage sent a represent.
alive with the manuscript to Canada last
week, and had a special reading Of the
play given in Toronto. Under the copy
right laws of England. reading or pro-
duction of a play must be given in Brit
ish territory. The parts in the Canadian
copyright performance were read by
members of Miss Grace Georges COM
pany. who were playing an engagement
at the Royal Alexandra Theater.
There was a Sleeping Car Conductors
Matinee" in Philadelphia last week,
when all the sleeping-car conductors of
the town were invited to be the guests
of the management at the performance
of 1.-The Girl in the Train. There were
over $50 Pullman conductors in uniform
present at the matinee.
Barry of BaIlymore." the new Irish
play presented by Chauncey Olcott at
the Columbia this week, is adding fresh
laurels to the wreath of that popular
star. There is a peculiar Celtic element
in it which has been missed from plays
in late years. Mr.. Olcott has a budget
Of new and beautiful songs. has fine
cast. and a wealth Of handsome scenery
and costumes.
There is a reunion of former associates
in Frank Daniels company. playing 1.-The
Girl in the Train at the National Thea
ter. Mr.. Daniels. Miss Sallie Fisher. Gil
bert Clayton. James Reaney. and eight
members of the chorus, were all together
in THE ONCE Boy, when the little CO.
median was under the management of
Charles Dillingham; eight years ago.
Some idea of the expense and difficulty
of securing a travelogue that il takes but
An hour and a half to deliver, may be
gained from the experience of F. Eugene
Farnsworth. who Travelled 10000 miles to
secure one lecture.
A greater number of children born with
golden spoons in their mouths will prob
ably participate m the production OF
The House that Jack Built" at the Co
lumbia next week. than were ever before
assembled on a single stage.
Two leading women is the generous al
lotment made by Liebier e. Co. to George
Arliss for his new Louis \. Parker COM
edy. "Disraeli' Elsie Leslie, recently
leading woman for II. 3. Warner in
Alias Jimmy Valentine and Margaret
Dale, who has been serving in a similar
capacity for W. n. Crane. are the TWO
young women to whom these posts of
honor in the new Tlay by the author of
'Pomander Walk have been assiCnd.
An interesting feature of the production
OF judith Zaraine' at the Aston Theater.
New York. was the return to Broadway
of John kellerd, sturdy actor who has
been absent from the stage for some time.
Two sixty-foot baggage cars are re-
quired to transport the scenic equipment
OF the George Evans Honey Boy" Min
strels. THE Crimson Trellis'' first part.
Scenes from Rlackville. Manila" the
spectacular military march and drill. and
the three scenes of George NJ. Cohan' =
minstrel comedy THE Fireman's Picnic.
are all staged with special scenic embel-
lishment.
Henry W. SavaSe'S production of Wal
ter Brownies symbolic morality play.
''Everywoman. will call for n vast scenic
equipment, for more than 20 persons on