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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
High Price for Land

Report is current that Ed. Stoltz
of the Green Creek section, has been
Offered 500 per acre for his land. but
up to the present time has not closed
the deal Two of the prominent farm
ers of that locality are anxious to Sc
cure the Stoltz farm and the owner
expects to force the bidding up to 800
per acre before the sale is made.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
Successful Operation

DR.. Slusser, assisted by DR.. Stock
ton, performed very delicate opera
tion on the child of Mr.. and Mrs. De-
Vleming his week. The child, who is but
eight months old, was operated on for
hyo-spadias and is getting along nice
".
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
New Tenants

The brick room formerly occupied
by the Abbot store has been divided.
The johnson saloon viii occupy the
room next to the Savings and Trust
Building and the other, it is said, will
be leased for meat market.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
Joseph Young People Married

Last Friday evening Mr.. Luther
cearley and Miss JuaAita Barrett, both
OF Joseph, were united in marriage by
the Rev. George M. James. The mar
rage was witnessed by small wedding
party of friends. The young people
will make their home in the Joseph see.
ton, where the groom is engaged in
stock raising.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

"My little son had a very severe
cold. l was recommended to try Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, and before a
small bottle was finished he was as
well as ever" writes Mrs. H. Silks, 20
Bowling Street, Sydney, Australia.
This remedy is for sale by all dealers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

state government. James Graves, who
has been fishing for the job for years,
is wearing a smile and ought to be sat
isfied at last, for with the resignation
went an endorsement for the poultry
man, who will be a strong candidate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

Princess Flour is worth all you pay
for it. Aa.A
Steam Rolled Feed, the best vet.
we have 1t at McLean's Ware
house. ne
has stood the test, the La Costerina.
made at home by expert help, from
clear Havana tobacco. att
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
District Court

The spring term of the Idaho coun-
ty district court will convene in this
city on May Goth. There are num-
Der of civil cases to be heard but the
criminal calendar will be reasonably
small, something like a half dozen
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
H. X. SILvERSMITH

Messrs. II. X. Silversmith, editor of
Illustrated idaho" and n. C. Vile
nuve, cartoonist on the publication, are
in the city this week in the interests
OF that popular publication. Illustrat-
cd Idaho is monthly magazine given
over to the exploiting of the resources
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

of the Gem state, and is doing most
praiseworthy and excellent work along
publicity lines for the state. A future
number of the magazine will be deyot-
ed to Camas Prairie and the object of
the visi of these two gentlemen is to-
secure data and material to be used
in that number.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
THE CLASS PLAY

The music for the performance was
furnished by Miss Villa Wilkinson and
was not the least enjoyable feature of
the evening.
A reading, with music and tableau,
entitled "That Old Sweetheart of
Nine" which was given between the
first and second act, was well received.
Miss Cunningham, a favorite always,
recited the pleasing Riley selection, the
music was by Ruth Branscombe and
the tableua, by Lydia Parker and Pitt
man Atwood, made complete the telling
of this pretty story.
The sailor drill by sixteen girls, was
one of the prettiest speciality features
Of the evening and showed what hard
work upon the part of Mrs. Baker and
the young ladies participating in the
drill will accomplish. The participants
were uniformly gowned and the figures
gone through We're most difficult.
The following young ladies took part
in the drill:
Marietta Alexander
Ruth Branscombe
Lydia Parker
Mary Crea
Hazel Van Pool
Helen Guthrie
Alma Davis
Mary McEntee
Virginia Branscombe
Marion Simms
Sylvia Parker
Alice Brust
Beulah PEBBLES
Cora Hurley
Rose McEntee
Letitia Frizell
There was an excellent attendance,
evidence of the keen interest people |
of this city are taking in their schools
and Superintendent Rice and his assist
ants have right to feel proud because
OF this public endorsement. Grangeville I
schools have been improving from year
to year until this year finds us with
a united people who stand solidly with
the school board the superintendent,
and those who have wo ksd faithfully
under his direction. As vet no an
Inducements have been made regarding
he teaching eorIs Of next y.iar, but We
believe the presc ,5 incumbents, or at
/ asst large majority >.f them, bavn
50 conducted tn . affairs Of the insti
'ution as to justify their retention by
he board.
The class day exercises will be held
IN Thursday evening of next week, at
which time prominent speaker will
ieliver the address. The graduating
exercises will be held Friday evening
md the following young ladies and gem
lemen will be awarded diplomas by
he school board for having completed
he course offered by the Grangeville
ehools:
RENE DEIERLING
rTnDrNrCr rrrxrn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

Here-everywhere- the frozen north-n the
fever ridden swamps of the tropics they look to
me for aid.
To the invalid, the convalescent, the old, the
infirm, give real helpful service.
A little of me goes long way.
Cyrus Noble, pure ando
w. ]. Van Schuyler & Co., General Agents, Portland
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09
Call for City Warrants

Notice is hereby given that all City
OF Grangeville Warrants issued to date
will be paid upon presentation.
May Sth, 1912.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-05-09

SOL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
THE COLUMBIA BURLEsQUERs.

4 varied entertainment comprises
the show at the Gayety Theatre, IL
Washington, this week, and there are
many clever spots in the performance
The play is entitled "A Partisan Temp
talon" in two acts. Leo Stevens is
the leading comedian and manages to
keep the audience 10 the best OF spirits.
Nellie Floredo is about the brightest
who has been here for many long
day. This young lady possesses a
voice OF rare quality The Four Banta
brothers had very entertaining act in
the oIio. Helen Moore and Gcrtie De
Milt comprised the rest OF the female
contingent. Frank O'Brien and Bill
Armstrong, as the two bogus noble
men, we're good in their parts. Inc
girls are above the ordinary, as was
proven in series OF living pictures,
which Nine. Toilette exhibited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
CONDITIONS ION RIVER
Potomac in Normal Stale.--SteamerS
and Depart---Oyster Boats
at Dock.

The Bull line steamship Wilheimlna
Capt. Risk, which is at this port ois-
charging a cargo OF about 2.oOO lous
OF phosphate rock from Boca Granue,
Fla, for the Alexandria Chemical aug
Fertilizer Company, will complete un
loadiog her cargo tonight, aud early
tomorrow will leave for Norfolk to LOAD
coal for south Atlantic point. Capt.
Risk reports pleasant voyage from
Florida. This is bis first visit to tue
Potomac, as he has but recently taken
command OF tue steamer at Baltimore.
succeeding Capt. McKeig, who has
been bringing her to this port.
The schooner Matte F. Dean, has
recently been purchased by Capt. Jes-
sie Pagan of Leonardlown, Nd, FROM
Capt. Sol FoxweIl, Of Leonardtowu,
Md. She will haul from Alexandria
in future.
The seagoing barge Safety hating
from Philadelphia, has recently been
purchased by the Valley Tie and Lum-
Der Company. and will he used in the
carrying OF lumber and railroad ties
from the Potomac river AID other
points on Chesapeake bay TO New
York, Boston and points north.
The United States Army engineers
office has recently awarded the cop-
tract for furnishing IS, 900 cubic yards
OF stone for use iu public improve
mepts in the vicinity Of Washington
to the Washington Stone Company,
and in the latter part OF this month
the delivering OF this stone will he
started. Three thousand cubic yards
are to be used in riprapplng the en-
bankment OH the river side OF the cove
at Battery Rogers, Just north of Jones
point lighthouse, to protect the earthcn
bank from the wash OF the seas from
passing steamboa oats. The stone will be
obtained from the quarries OF the
Washington Stone Company on Deco
guam creek.
The tug Dorothy belonging to the
Potomac Sand aud Gravel Company Of
Washington, has been remodeled.
/ The Dorothy was formerly the pleasure
! launch Samuel w. Sutton OF Alcxan-
dria.
The tug Minerva, belonging to the
Columbia Granite and Dredging Colu-
pany OF this city, is out on the marine
railway at Deans boatyard, at this
port, to have yacht mooring buoy
removed from her wheel and for other
minor repair work. The tug while
working about Georgetown harbor d
few days ago picked up the submerged
buoy and iammed it in the propeller
space so tightly that it could not be
Jisodged, and the tug had TO be hauled
out 10 consequence.
Three vessels loaded With oysters are
at the Alexandria docks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
"pRESENTS THREE WEEKS. "

Three Weeks" from the cclebra'
ted novel OF the same name by Elioor
GIyn. was presented last night by the
Clara Turner company at The Opera
House berore ~ enthusiastic audience
that filled the house. The play has
been sboru Of macy OF the features
which made it Objectionable from a
moral point Of view and yet it tells the
story in a most interesting way. In
the, character OF the Queen OF Sardalia,
Miss Turner made decided hit, as did
also Mr.. Jim" Hammond as Paul
Verdaync. The play is i'll three ats
with prologue And the scenery is the
best that has been seen here TOR some
time. The same play will be repeated
tonight.
Tomorrow night aud Thursday
"Ielue Of the Circus" will hold the
boards. This is a circus drama sald
TO breathe the very spirit OF the saw
dust and the tents aud to be full OF
comical parts and dramatic situations.
East Lyme" will oe presented on
Friday aud Saturday evening, aud
The Mouse Girl" on Saturday matt
nee, by special request
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
ELKs ELECT OFFICERS
Officers of Washington Lodge Con-
fer Degrees in Alexandria.
Social Session

Last night was big event in the
history OF local Elkdom. The hand
some home on Prince street was crowd
ed with the members of the order
from Alexandria, Washington and
other places and for several hours the
utmost cordiality and good fellowship
prevailed.
The occasion was one Of double in
terest. 1t ives the night set for the
annual election OF officers and at the
same time the officers OF Washington
lodge had been invited TO per-
form the initiatory services on a
class of Alcxandrians, The visit OF
the Washington Elks was return OF
the courtesIes extended to the Alex
andria Elks, when several weeks ago
they jourped to Washington and were
the guests of the brothers il that city.
The result of the election OF officers
vas AS followS:s Robert S. Barrett.
exalted ruler; Frederick =. Russell,
esteemed leading knight; George l..
Cation, esteemed loyal knight, Johp
Ewald, esteemed lecturing knight;
Walter NJ. Donnclly. secretary; Her
man Friedlander, treasurer; Thomas
ID. Downey, tiler; Charles B. Marshall.
trustee for three years. Harry B.
Quinn, representative to Grand Lodge
Jacob Brill, alterDate.
The military services as conducted
by Washington Lodge we're particul
arly impressive and at the conclusion
rising votes OF thanks was extended
them.
Past Exalted Ruler Howard W.
Smith was presented with handsome
diamond jewel as a testimonial OF bis
service in behalf OF the lodge. The
presentation speech was made by Rob-
ert S. Barrett and in accepting it NJ.
Smith made very happy response.
At the co1clusiou OF the work in
the lodge room the members OF the
lodge aud their guests went to the
banquet room on the second floor
where delightful social session was
given. Interesting speeches were made
by Messrs. Ward, Kidd, German and
Havell, OF Washington, Mr.. Ham
mond OF the Clara Turner Company,
who is member OF Salem, Oregon
Lodge, and Messrs. Birrell and Deeton
OF Alexandria Lodge. The eleven
O'Clock sentiment was delivered 10 a
most impressive manner by Past Ex-
allied Ruler. Mattinglv Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
and Sons
oOl King Street.
RAISED DUCKS IN BATH TUB
Colorado Man Gets Setback by Cold
Weather, but Overeomes
Difficulties.

Boulder ColO.-To raise prize win
ming ducks use the family bath tub
Is the advice Of !. &. Brown. Boulder
man. who owns a number OF Indian
runner ducks. He wanted them Ia be
In good condition for the Boulder pOul-
try show. but The cold weather came
on and The ducks began tn look shag-
ST. Brown studied over tho sitrs-
ton. Finally he gathered up his
choicest ducks and took Them to the
house. where he announced 10 tho
family they would have 70 return TO
The tub back OF The range or Use tho
kitchen kettle for their baths. for he
needed the bathroom.
Filling the tub with water and plac-
Ing the ducks there. he closed the
door Uf The bathroom. broad smile
wreatking his countenance The birds
won first prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
In Well of lev Mater.

Alexander, y. d.. A. Yockstad,
Tho fell in we'll of icy water when
the temperature was ID degrees beio"
zero. and who was compelled 10 stanf
on his toes to keep his mouth ana
nose out, Is lowering between life anu
death. His daughter. aged ten years
made frantic drive OF SIX miles LOT
help while the father faced deain.
Yockstad fell into the we'll "n'ie
trying to recover cap which bad
blown from his bead. He vas a. nome
alone with his daughter on their farm
uear Berg. y. D.. and the child could
not aid MIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
SPECIAL SERMON BY REV. Il. A.
LUTIRELL

Rev. q. A. LuLtrell, pastor 81 the
Trinity Methodist Church OF this city.
will on next Sunday evening preach
special SERMON to the members al
Alexandria Council No. > Order Fra
ternal Americans. The Local Council
has extended invitations to the Coun-
ellis OF Washington to accompany them
to this special service and it is OK
nected that there will be large atten.
dance on this occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

At the meeting OF Oriental l.odse
Knights of 2ythias tonight, arrange
meuts will be completed for the vista
ton OF the third rank team Of Wash
lugton. d. c., who will confer that
rank for Oriental Lodge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
Hamilton & Co.
ESTABLISHED 1852.
Burke & Herbert

Moue.1-y equipped Tor banking in
Its various branches.
Deposites received subject TO check At
sight. Collections made on all points.
High-grade investment securities
bought and sold.
Letters of Credit and Foreign EK-
change furnished.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
A Savings Department ini'which In
tsrest is allowed on deposits $500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
DRY GOODS.
~
40 inch S2.25
Meteor
$1.69
IS Pieces and IS COlOrS
DRY GOODS.
IS Pieces and IS C0Iors

The most wanted material for spring
at clear saving Of SOC. yard is in.
deed a big item, and that is what we
are offering. Beautiful All Pure Silk
Crepe Meteor, full ~ inches wide; all
absolutely perfect, and very highly
finished; % OF the richest shades or
the market. Choose from the follow
,dg; Light blue, pink, hello, lavender,
purple. coral, wistaria, kings blue, pea
cork, royal, apricot, light gray, ashes
OF roses, cadet. marine, navy, brown,
gold. nile. canard. peach, old rose,
American beauty. bishop. cell, copen.
hagen, tobacco, smoke, alice, white,
ivory, cream and black.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
VISIT TO The DAUGHTERS.

A delegation Of the Daughters OF
Liberty OF this city will pay fraternal
visit to Hope Council OF Washington
| onight. \ program has been ar
ranged for the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Mrs. William j. Wallis, Of Breverd,
y. c., is the guest OF Mr. w. 5. Greene
at her home on north Washington
street. where she will remain for the
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Master Virg ipius Jacobs returned to
Alexandria Yesterday after weeks
visit to his Grandmother, Mrs. E. F.
Clarke, in Fr Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, l1th and G Streets,
WASHINGTON, Dc
Practical New Spring Models in
Women's Suits, Dresses,
and Skirts

Moderately priced models copscndn all the syIo Varia-
of
glance at the new Of dresses
ey Heretofore nJl have
suitable to her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George h. Pickett,
announce the engagement OF their
daughter Miss SaIlie Kerfoot Pickett to
Mr.. W. P. Reid. The marriage will
take place on March 9th at Groveton
Chapel Fairfax CO unity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Mr.. aud Mrs. Edward PeDdIeton
Goodwin, OF 2231 Monument avenue
Richmond, have announced the en-
gagement and approaching marriage
OF their daughter, Lucy Randolph, 10
Mr.. Jesse Porter Donally, OF Louisa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

You Judge d man not by what he
promises to do, but what he has done.
That is the only true test. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy judged by this
standard has no superior. People eve
rywhere speak OF it in the highest
term; of praise. For sale by all deal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Houest values; homes, representation
-ieweIry, diamonds. sIlrerware. pre-
cious stones. cut glass. ETC.. that arc
priced righ,-lhat's the policy OF this
establishment coupled with polite,
courteous attentiou.S
You'll always find excellent stocks
here for selection-you'l always find
our Ebrices as low us the value ui our
permits.
Stop III aud see for Yourself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
SOCIAL AND Personal
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandra. Happenings
in Society.

Mrs. William Lloyd, Of Redbsnk,
\. j., is visiting her mother. Mrs. E.
S. Leadbeater, at her home on south
Pitt street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
Wood

You can say good bye to constipa-
ton with clear conscience If you use
Chamberlain Tablets. Many have
been permanently cured by their '>e.
For sale by all dealers. adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

The Jolly Eucre Club met last nigh
with Miss Geuzberger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Miss Mildred Foster. has as her
guest her cousin. Miss Lucille Peytop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
DEATH OF MRS. FRANK ROBERTS

Mrs. Myrtle Roberts nee Beach ,
daughter OF DR.. Chas. Beach, Of this
city, died in Washington yesterday.
The deceased was ~ years old. She
had a large circle OF friends 10 this
city who will regret to hear Uf her
death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett left yes
terday for Danviile, where she will re-
main until Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel BeDdheim re-
turned Sunday night from New York
where they had been on five days
visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

Come to the Red Mems musical
Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05
Sale of
MAITINGS

Short pecuS uf best gralcS China
and Japanese Mattings at l0c pUr yard.
Several patterns OF Que roll each.
1925 per roll regular price $500
SlO.50 per roll regular price $500
Sl1.0O per roll regular price $1,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-03-05

4 musical treat at Young Peoples
Tuesday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-10
NO COURT ACTION TAKEN d.
AGAINST BEEF PACKERS

Chicago, Oct 10.-Lack of action
yesterday by United States District
Attorney Wilkerson on the remaining
indictments against the 10 packers,
acquitted last winter on one indict-
ment in the beef trust" prosecution,
has raised a question Of the govern
ments intentions. The only charge
on which the packers were tried was
combining In restraint of trade.
The untried indictments charge
them with conspiracy and with monop-
oply. There also remains the suit in
equity asking the dissolution of the
National Packing company. with
drawn to prosecute the criminal
charges. 1t is assumed the govern
ment is keeping these cases open un-
til Mr.. Wickersham Is assured the
National Packing company has dis
solved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-10
KILLED IN AUTO
GOING TO CAME
Chicago Young Man Runs Into
Street Car to Save Woman
and Child.

Chicago, Dot 10-Of four men In a
speeding automobile going to the
baseball game here yesterday, one was
killed, one was probably fatally injur-
ed, and two escaped with broken bones
when the driver of the machine turned
IL into a street car to avoid running
over woman and child.
Christopher Fietz, 81 years old, was
instantly killed when he was thrown
against a telegraph post. Michael
Ryan. IS years old. the driver, was
pinned under 1t and suffered a frac-
tured skull. John Craven and Fred w.
Miller, we're less seriously hurt.
The machine had just passed the
street car and was swerving from the
track TO avoid one coming in the op-
posite direction, when ryan saw a wo.
man and child step from behind the
on-coming car directly in his path. By
ISLANDERS say that without hesitation
the young man wheeled the flying
automobile head-on into the street car
Tietz was hurled 90 feet. Miller and
Craven clung to their seats and
avoided being crushed. The front OF
the street car was caved in, but none
on it was injured