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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06

Compared with the Balkans affair
MeXico's war looks like the comic
opera kind
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06

Perhaps a girls red hair is for the
purpose Of keeping her temper warm.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06

Beware Of a meek-looking man or
mule. 1t may not last
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06

Some men smile in the face OF ad.
yersity but they don't mean 1t.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1912-12-06

splendid shopping weather - get
ready for Christmas,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Sale of Choice Dairy Stock.

One of the most important sales of
improved dairy stock ever held in the
Pacific Northwest will take place at
the University of Idaho farm, Moscow,
ON June 2lst. Four carloads of pure
bred Jerseys. Holsteins and Guernseys,
carefully selected by DR.. w. l.. Carlyle
and Prof. Ellington from the best east
ern herds, will be offered for sale to
the highest bidders. The pedigree, char
acter and health of these animals will
be guaranteed. They consist of six
teen pure bred and twenty-five grade
Holsteins; four pure bred and fourty
four grade Guernseys; nine pure bred
and fifteen grade Jerseys-all good
ones. Purchase price ranged from $50
to over 5000. In the lot are also some
choice bulls.
The Northern Pacific Railroad and
the O.-W. r. & n. Company have
granted round trip rate of one and
one-third fare for this sale.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
GUN CLUB TO SHOOT
HAVE NEW GROUNDS ON WEST
MAIN STREET
FIRST EVENT next SUNDAY
Planning Some Interesting Contests
For the Summer-Members En-
thusiastic Over Sport

Members of the Grangeville Gun
Club are busily engaged this week in
stalling the traps and other equipment
on the new grounds recently secured
in the Spokane addition on West Main
street. The members of the club are
enthusiastic over the new range and
anticipate pulling off some real crack
events during the summer. If possible
it will be arranged to have some crack
shots from the outside some time dur
ing the season to give exhibitions of
skill with firearms. The club itself
numbers among its members some ex-
ceptionally fine marksmen and splen.
did records have been made here in the
past by local shooters. The member.
ship of the club is steadily increasing
and no doubt the season Is practice will
develop considerable latent skill at the
target.
The first shoot of the season will be
held next Sunday afternoon, at which
time all the local shooters will be out
and possibly some visiting shooters
from other points. All interested in the
sport are invited to be there.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Death of Mrs. Marshall

Mrs. Geo. w. Marshall died at her
home in this city at six O'Clock We'd
nesday morning after an illness cover
ing a period of several months. Mrs.
Marshall succumbed to the ravages Of
cancer after making many unavailing
efforts to secure relief from her afflic-
tion. Local medical aid and several
specialists of national repute, who were
visited in the east could do nothing to
relieve the sufferer, all agreeing that
an operation would only hasten the
end. While under the care of the
doctors in the east, learning there was
no hope the deceased patiently and un-
complainingly submitted to the inevi-
table, only expressing desire that
she might return to her home here to
pass her last days.
Funeral arrangements have not fully
been arranged, pending the arrival of
relatives. 1t is probable, however, that
same will be held Saturday afternoon
at two clock at the Presbyterian
church. Rev. Vickers, of Charleston
formerly pastor at this place, will con
duet the service and interment will be
at the Fairview cemetery.
A brother of deceased from Republic
Wash, is expected tomorrow, and two
sisters from Colfax tonight A brother
of Mr.. Marshall will also be here fol
the funeral.
Besides these relatives Mrs. Marshal
is survived by her husband and an only
daughter, Mrs. Homer McCully, whit
lives on the Marshall farm north o1
town.
The Free Press joins with others il
expressions of sympathy for the be
reaved family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
COURT WORK LIGHT
MoNoToNoUs GRIND CHIEF rEA-
TURE OF TERM
MANYCASES ARE CONTINUED
No Jury Trials This Session Jury Sum-
moned, Then Countermanded
Adjourn Saturday.

The work of the district court which
convened here last week, with Hon. Ed.
gar q. Steele presiding, has thus far
been of an embarrassing character. No
jury cases have come up for hearing
and the jury summoned to appear ON
the 9Th was dismissed by a counter
manding order from the court. A num-
ber of minor equity cases have been
passed ON, some dismissed for various
causes and others settled out of court.
Owing to the absence from the city
of several local attorneys many cases
have been continued for the term. OF
these the one of most local Importance
being the suit for damages brought by
Elizabeth Shinn against the City Of
Grangeville. In the abduction case,
State VS.. Oscar johnson, defendant
plead guilty as stated elsewhere in
Among the cases in which some &C.
tion has been taken can be mentioned
the following:
N. o. Strand VS.. Crooked River Min
ing Milling Co.; suit for foreclosure
of mortgage. Testimony introduced;
plaintiff and defendant to file briefs
in twenty days; decision to be rendered
during vacation.
VIM. Birmingham VS.. Ed. A. Beck
ham ct al; suit to enjoin against tres
pass. Decree for plaintiff quieting I'll
tie and granting permanent injunction;
Case involved mining property in Oro-
grande.
James ID. Meikle VS.. M. G. Weir ct
al; suit on account. Judgment for
plaintiff
Elias G. Cobb VS.. o. f. Silvernail ct
al; foreclosure of mortgage. Decree
for plaintiff.
Henry Telcher VS.. Willis johnson
and wife; foreclosure of mortgage.
Decree for plaintiff
Leroy j. Luscombe VS.. Ethel Lus,
combe; suit for divorce. Decree for
plaintiffs also custody Of minor child
Thos. J. Craig VS.. Ramey Lumber
Co.; action on contract. Change of ven,
ue to Lewis county.
J. O. Rhoades VS.. Maggie Rhoades;
suit for divorce. Decree for plaintiff
on grounds of desertion.
O. G. Lapp vs.. Snowstorm Gold Co.;
suit on note. Judgment for plaintiff.
Sadie White vs.. Henry l.. White;
suit for divorce. Decree for plaintiff
on ground of non-support.
r. Kemp Welch ct al vs.. Idaho Cham
pion Mining 4 Milling Co.; foreclosure
of lien. Change of venue to U. 8
Court.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
LOCAL BALL TEAM PLAYS IN
HARD LUCK
old RIVALS ARE YICTORS
Team Strengthened by Two New Play.
ers-Several Games Scheduled
Other Notes.

The game played at Cottonwood last
Thursday resulted in a to 3 score in
favor of Cottonwood, the victors win
ming in the tenth inning after having
hard tussle to establish their su-
premacy on the muddy field. The
game was played on wet. diamond
and was hard fought battle from the
call OF play and was decided only after
ten innings of play.
return game with the country
team was played on the local diamond
last Sunday, and, sad to relate, result
ed in an easy victory for the visiting
team. AT the outset it appeared as
though the Grangeville grass eaters
would have a walkaway against their
rivals, but lack of interest and listless-
ness on their part made the contest a
poor one for the fans to enthuse upon
The crippled team from Cottonwood did
not expect to win and were themselves
disappointed in the showing made by
the locals, and won slow game in
spite of their weakness.
The. day was ideal for hot game but
neither team came up to the expecta-
tions of the large assemblage of loyal
fans who had gathered to witness what
ehty PiCSuiiCu WOuiI pt a Ntil DldNtu
game. They WE'RE disappointed at the
poor showing made by their favorites.
| There were of course a few bright
features of the contest that tended
to enliven the interest of the fans, but
no sooner had good play been made
but that another-and a poor one
was pulled off to dishearten the most
loyal. The score in detail is but AN
| ii nj M racita1 Of
poor playing and for lack of space ii
is omitted
The local team has been materially
strengthened this week by the addition
of two new players. Will Aubin, OF
State League, has been signed up and
will take turns with Holistein in the
box and perhaps help out on the left
side sack. He is said to be able tc
deliver the goods and his work will be
watched with interest Tigglebacb, the
other new member of the team, who
has been assigned to duty behind the
home plate, is highly 'vouched for by
Hollistein, with whom he has been il
contact on past occasions.
Manager Fisher states that another
game will be played with our westsidt
rivals at Cottonwood on next Sunday
the ninth, and the return game will
this team will be on the local field OF
the 10Th. Arrangements are also being
made for couple of games with Lew
iston June 23rd, and on the home
grounds June 30th. The Grangevill,
team is also arranging to participate il
series of three games scheduled for thu
Fourth at Cottonwood. The competin,
teams in this event will be Cottonwood
Winchester, Lewiston, and possibly Ne
Perce and an Indian team from Koos
kia or Kamiah.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
LOST TWO GAMES COTTONWOOD FIRE
COMMERCIAL HOTEL DESTROYED
LOSS $1,000.
BUCKET Of TAR THE CAUSE
Was Being Heated by Painter for Uss
In Covering Roof-New Building
Contemplated.

The Commercial hotel at Cottonwood
was completely destroyed by fire Fri
day afternoon, entailing a loss Of about
$500 to the owner, NJ. F. Fuchs, and
5000 to dodgers. Mr.. Fuchs was pro-
tected by insurance but the loss TO the
dodgers will be complete.
The fire started about 3 clock in
the afternoon and was caused by a
bucket of tar becoming ignited in an
abandoned sample room. The tar was
being heated for the purpose of cover
ing the roof and no one was in the
room at the time the fire started. The
entire interior of the building was in
flames before the alarm was sounded
and but little of the personal effects
of the dodgers was saved. The fire de-
partment- used two streams of water in
preventing the spread of the fire but
any effort to save the hotel building
was useless.
The Commercial hotel was purchased
by Mr.. Fuchs a few weeks ago and
since that time has been conducted as
an annex to the Phoenix hotel, which
has been under the management of Mr.,
Fuchs for the past several years. j. s.
Heitz and family were in charge of the
rooms at the Commercial and the loss
to them will be the heaviest sustained
by individuals.
The burning of the hotel will be a
severe loss to Cottonwood, as for the
past several months there has been a
demand for every available room. II
is probable the erection of new build
ing will receive immediate attention
but Mr.. Fuchs was unable to announce
his plans this evening.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
MUST PAY POLL TAX
NEW HIGHWAY LAW ALLOWS
FEW EXCEPTIONS
DISABILITY and ACE LIMIT
Soldiers and Firemen Unless Actively
Engaged in Service Required
To Pay.

Many who heretofore have come un-
der the exemption clause when it came
to paying poll taxes now find them
selves up against new deal-a square
one, no doubt--in the shape of the new
highway district law. Under the pro-
visions of this law exemptions are few
and far between, and total disability
and age limit (under 81 and over 50)
seem about the only excuses available
in dodging the issue. The old poll tax
law provided exemptions for honorably
discharged soldiers, firemen, and many
other able bodied citizens, but the new
highway law specifically states that
all bodied men over the age of
21 years and under the age of so years,
except soldiers who are actively en-
gagged in service and firemen likewise
employed, must "dig up' the big four
dollars--in cash--when the tax collect
or comes or suffer the consequences
or words to that effect.
Those seeking exemption under the
disability clause must present a medi-
cal certificate to that effect, which GER
tificate must be renewed each year.
Fred Karsten, who has been assigned
to duty as collector of poll taxes for
the corporate limits of the city, has
been making the rounds this week and
states that he has been busy elucidat-
ing the highway code to various and
sundry citizens who deemed themselves
immune from taxation. Let no man
escape, is Fred's motto, and with the
law in one hand and rather pugilis-
tic fist in the other there is no use try.
ing to dodge, evade or crawfish out OF
paying your just quota for the better
ment of the roads.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Notice to Pioneers.

Grangeville, Idaho, June A, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Idaho County Pr
oneer Association will be held at the
Court Room, Grangeville, Idaho, at 2
o. clock p. M, on Saturday, June Is,
ers for the ensuing year, and arranging
date for the annual reunion, and for
the transaction of such other business
as may be brought before it.
"A. r. PARKER, Pres.
J. I. OVERMAN, Sec.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
ABDUCToR JOHNSON OFF TO PIN
Pleads Guilty and Receives Indetermin-
ate Sentence.

Oscar johnson, who pleaded guilty
in the district court to the charge Of
abduction, was sentenced by Judge E.
G. Steele to an indeterminate sentence
of six months to five years in the state
penitentiary.
johnson, it will be recalled, was
brought up from the Kamiah country,
being arrested at the instance of the
parents of two young girls, aged IA
and IL, whom he had enticed from
their homes.
The prisoner was taken in charge
by Warden John f. Byron of the state
penitentiary who left with his man for
Boise Wednesday morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Woodland

II. G. johnson and c. G. Harvey Of
Harrisburg, were at Woodland Monday
in the interest of the Harrisburg Tele-
phone Company.
Mrs. w. A.. George has been ON the
sick list for several days, but is con-
siderable better at this writing.
The heaviest rain within the know
ledge of the earliest settler fell here
Saturday evening.
Reno Hollingsworth of Harrisburg,
was trading at Woodland Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
GOOD ROADS CHIEF THEME
Commercial Club Members Still Active
on Matter,

At the second business men s lunch
con given by the Commercial Club at
the Imperial hotel Wednesday noon,
the matter of good roads was again
brought up and furnished the princi-
pal topic for discussion. Much enthu-
siasm over the movement was in evil
dence and it seems to be the sentiment
of all to let no obstacle arise to OBJ
struct the work that has SO far been
done along this line. The president was
requested to appoint q committee of
three to confer with the Farmers I'm
ion at the meeting Of this organization
next Saturday afternoon, the purpose
of the committee being to gain the sup
port of the farmers so that some united
action can be decided upon. The mat
ter of good roads is vital to both farm.
ers and business men and some definite
plan of action will no doubt-be decided
upon in the near future.
Another matter brought up was that
of giving support to the local baseball
team. 1t was the sense of all those
present that the team should have fl.
nancial aid from the business men of
the town and all others interested in
having a ball team, and not let the
hurueu VI eApcuSt rest On tHe Dal
players and few individual support
ers. So far this season the team has
asked for no outside support and the
boys are finding it pretty hard pick
ing. lt'was decided to see what could
be done and no doubt you will be asked
to put your signature down for a small
sum to help finance the team. Don Z
pass the matter up when called on
Grangeville needs the ball team and the
ball team needs the money.
If you are in need of little enthus
ing along various civic lines come out
TO the club luncheons, where there i.
no dearth of the required tonic floating
around the air at all times. All inter
ested in the welfare of the town ant
country are always welcome.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06

showed that he lost considerable
strength, the vote to elect him by ac
elamation being 157.
Inc Nugent slate, as has been said.
Went through and was elected. Immed
lately following that, the election of
the national committeeman was called.
hon. w. M. Morgan of Latah made a
very strong appeal for Senator Jerome
). Day, A. M. Bowen of Twin Falls
then nominated Judge Perky and Judge
j. L.. McClear nominated R. H. Elder.
The first ballot showed Elder with POI
votes, scarcely enough to elect. Day
withdrew and on the next ballot gave
Elder 219 votes and then the battle
was over.
Governor Hawley's Speech.
The governor was escorted to the
platform by John F. Nugent and Hen.
ry Heitfield, respectively the leaders
of Dubois and anti Dubois factions. He
was introduced by Chairman Frank L,
Moore as the "grand old man of Ida
no." The governor said:
~ have been trying to keep in the
background and l hope l have succeed.
ed. 1t is source of unalloyed pleasure
again to attend Democratic state con.
vention.
"ln spite of its many advantages
sometimes doubt the wisdom of the
primary election law because we are
robbed of the benefits of personal con
tact in meeting in an assembly of this
character.
All that is needed to insure victory
in the state of Idaho is political har
mony. Our opponents are so dissatis
fled with their party leaders that they
are ready to help us in the coming con
test
Governor Hawley scored Roosevelt
for adopting the language of tn,
prize ring and the tactics of a ware
politician to destroy the man he him
self created. He accused Taft of for
getting his duties to the people ant
the dignity of his position "to return
in reply to epithet."
Governor Hawley stated: In spit,
of $4,000 Republican majority we cal
carry this state for Champ Clark O.
any other nominee, elect the entir,
state ticket and legislature Demo
cratic in both branches and will elec
a Democratic United States senator. ,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
CITY COUNCIL MEETS
Pass Appropriation Ordinance Levying
Is Mills Tax

The city council at its regular meet
ing held at the council rooms Tuesday
night passed an appropriation ordin-
ance levying tax of 13 mills on each
dollars valuation of taxable property
within the city of Grangeville for gen
eral revenue and current expense pur-
poses and, mill levy for the payment
of interest on outstanding court house
bonds and to provide sinking fund
for the payment of same. The ordin'
ance in full appears elsewhere in this
issue. 4
The usual grist of current bills were
also passed.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Record for Hog Shipments.

The reports of hog shipment since
the first of May and the profits OF indi-
vidual shippers support Cottonwood g
claim to being the largest shipping
point for hogs on the Northern Pacific
system west of the Rocky mountains
The records at the local freight office
show that 26 carloads of hogs were
shipped out since May and with the
average value of $500 per car the
money brought in from this source
would be little short of $4,000.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
PLENTY OF WATER FOR PLACERs
Anticipate Long and Profitable Run
This Season. =

The placer season promises to be an
exceptionally long one this year, and
while only two properties are working
in this district they are taking advan-
tage of the abundance of water and
are piping off as much ground as pos
sible.
At the Golden Scale there is great
deal Of bed rock exposed but piping
will continue as long as there is suf-
ficient water. The ground at this mine
is at present very shallow, and conse-
quently large area is being piped off.
From what can be learned, they have
not got into the old channel and where
the ground runs deep the pay does not
seem to hold out.
At the Golden Rule, they are work
ing in the pit opened last season, and
indications are that it will clean up at
least as good as formerly.
Old California Being Re-opened.
The old California mine, situated on
American river, about on-and one-half
miles south of Elk City is being re-
opened by the Revenue M. & M. Co., of
Spokane. The California is one of the
few silver mines in this district, and
some very rich ore has been taken from
the property in the past, but for sever.
al years nothing but assessment work
has been done and no attempt made to
make it producer.
Other Mine News.
VIM. Simpson has taken lease or
the Gold Hill placer mine and ditch
and has commenced to get things II
shape to begin piping in few days
The Gold Hill placer was worked fol
years, but about two years ago it wa
taken over by . company, and hal
since been idle, ~ il was the intention
to use the water on other ground-Ell
City Mining News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Card Of Thanlrs

We desire to thank the many kind
friends and neighbors for the assist
ance given during our recent bereave-
ment in the loss Of our SON and nephew.
Mr.. and MRS. A. K. McALPINE,
MISS RUTH HART.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06

Fire Friday night of last week de-
stroyed large barn on the Joe Callan
place at Mt. Idaho. Considerable hay
and grain also went up in Flames. The
cause of the fire is unknown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06
Baseball Brieflets.

Next Sunday at Cottonwood! And
here s hoping the boys take brace
not bracer--and pull out with the
long end Of the score on their side of
the score sheet.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06

Too much praise cannot be given
some of the local players for their
gameness in the fact of adverse cir
cumstances and strenuous work in try
ing to pull out of bad holes, when all
seemed to be lost. In connection with
the playing Branscombe at first has
proven himself to be- the steadiest play
er on the lineup, at all stages, and
while we are shouting, the work of
Ward on the bases has featured every
contest by it's brilliancy and daring.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06

DR.. Chas. Lund, veterinary and deaf
ist, George Livery. -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-06-06

Williams, who came as a muchly
touted twirler, failed to hold his own
in the pinches, and showed perceptible
nervousness with men on the bases. We
understand the "hardware" has been
attached to him, and he will try his
fortunes in the baseball firmament
elsewhere. hatE
The Cottonwood boys took their vie
tory gracefully.
A meeting was held to discuss the
baseball situation, and a decision ar
rived at that some funds were neces-
sary to carry ON the aggressive cam
paign to be inaugurated by the Local
management. Mr.. Johnston was elect
ed treasurer to solicit and SO far has
received cordial support. 1t also being
apparent that the team needed instruc
ton, Mr. Charter was selected tt
coach the boys. Now-with financial
backing and some good coaching, watcf
us perform, and win games.
1t has been very apparent from tn
outset that there has been q lack o.
team work-something lacking. While
the management has done its best, i
has lacked that knowledge which i
termed "inside baseball knowledge
but with the assistance of competen
coach, will present an offense and de
Tense hard FOR any competitor to pen
citrate.
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