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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Political News.

Boise, January 25.. TIL d republi-
can leaders are still look ing for a
gubernatorial candidate with a state
wide following. None of those in
sight come up to the requir rements as
none has more than a local following
The boom for John M. Hair les, former
mayor of Boise is being syst ematically
managed and many letters have been
written to parties in all sections of the
state in his interest and Haine's club
has been organized in Boise, but there
is no responsive enthusiasm and the
boom is beginning to run down at the
heel just like Auditor Taylor's candi-
dacy, which has practically run its
course.
The only republican of real state
wide acquaintance whose name has
been mentioned is former Governor
John I. Morrison, but he is extremely
distasteful to the bosses and unless the
rank and file take UP his cause it is
certain his name will not appear upon
the primary ballot.
Among the democrats there is a
general feeling that Governor Hawley
should stand for reelection, and it is
understood he will shortly make a
definate statement as to his Intentions
M. Alexander is regarded as willing
to make the race if Governor Hawley
declines and with all his eccentricities,
Alexander is vote getter and is one
Of those business men who is able to
run the public business with the same
success he shows in his private affairs.
In regard to minor offices it is Ger
tain that there will be scramble fol
Auditor and for Attorney General, as
the incumbents of these offices will
will retire at the close of their present
terms. For Attorney General there
are indications of lively scrap be
tween 0. M. Van Duyn an d JOSEPH
Peterson. both assistants under Nc
Dougall. From newspaper comment
it is evident that Van Duyn is tn,
favorite and this fact is becoming Sc
apparant. it is thought probable thai
Peterson will withdraw.
There is no opposition in sight te
the denomination of Secretary ofStat'
Clifford, Treasurer Allen and Superin
tendent of Public Instruction Mis-
Shepherd.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Killed Big Cougar.

Tom Allison, who spends the wint-
ers in the mountains hunting cougars,
arrived at the countyseat last week
with the skin of cougar which
measured seven and one halt feet
from tip to tip. The bounty of SIS
paid by the county added to the sum
Allison will be able to realize from
the sale of the skin, will make pretty
good sum for his trouble. The animal
was Stayed in the country tributary
to Elk.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Moved Into New Quarters.

The Commercial Club moved into
their uew quarters this week. The
Commercial club has had quarters in
the old Y. M. c. A. building. but
they went in with the Council and
Fire Department and fitted up a
room in the Hunt building. The
Fire Department will use the ground
floor for their fire fighting apparatus,
and have a sleeping room up stairs
back of the Commercial Clnb room.
The Commercial Club has fitted VI
very nice quarters and will install
large electric sign for the front of thu
building and without doubt it will bt
equal to any commercial club quarters
in North Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Elk Bank Closed.

The bank in Elk City. which was
established several years ago, was
closed on last Friday by orders Of the
state bank examiner. The institution
had capital of $4,000 and sur
plus of $4,000. The condition of the
affairs of the institution are not known
at present as the examiner has not as
yet arrived. 1t is said the bank was
compelled to close on account Of being
unable to realize at this time on GER
tain securities. Among the creditors
are number of small depositors.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Means Much.

Ernest S. Adsley, of Pollock, and
one of the successful and progressive
stockmen Of that section, is in town
on business. The Little Salmon Val
ley is looking forward to the building
of railroad with high hopes of seeing
its fruit and stock-raising advantages
brought to the attention Of the out
side world. As an indication of what
can be done with hogs in that section,
Mr.. Adsley recently mar keted 1O7
head of ranch hogs that brought him
$S.72 per hundred.-Meadows Eagle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Marriage of Salmon River Couple

The marriage of Mr.. Edward G.
Wyatt and Mrs. Matte Rice, both of
the Salmon river country, was solemn
lied at the Imperial Hotel parlors on
Tuesday evening, the Rev. Mcdonald
performing the ceremony. The bride
is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Crooks, pioneers of Idaho county and
the groom is stock raiser Of the
Joseph Plain section having extensive
interests across the Salmon.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Change Of Date.

The Firemen's Ball will be held on
February Goth instead of the 22nd as
formerly advertised. This change of
date was made necessary On account
of the Lenten season beginning on the
22nd of this month.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Some Figures from Assessor Nash's
Office.
DELINQUENCY IS VERY LIGHT
Assessors Office Earns $545 in
Fees Last Mo onth.

From the office Of Assessor Nash
We have secured some interesting
figures regarding the revenues of this
county, and publish them this week.
The total amount of taxes levied
for state and county purpose in Idaho
county this year $125,01S.50. OF
this amount the board ordered
$141.7l cents cancelled and up to the
first of the year there had been paid
in the sum of $117 ,351.aS, leaving a
delinquency of 81, 7,525.21, the smallest
in years.
There was was collected by Assessor
Nash during the last tl rec month Of
the year 1911, for all purposes, in
cluding special assessme ents, the fol
lowing amounts: -
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Grand Roundup Ball.

The Idaho County Stock Associa-
ton gives its annual dance at
Whitebird, Friday, February 9th.
Everyone cordially invited to attend.
Put on your chaps and spurs and get
out, and the stockmen guarantee you
time of your life. Don't forget the
date, Friday, February the 9th. 1862
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
bene6ciol results to the people are not
commensurate with the cost of main-
tanning said offices should be abol-
ished.
Economy In Administrations.

Economy In Administrations.
''Sixth-That the administrations
Of the state in all Of its departments
and public institutions must be re-
duced to practical. economic methods
and that no department or institution
be allowed to create deficiency for
any purpose whatever.
'Seventh-That by carrying the
provisions of this resolution into effect
the people Of the state will be saved
hundreds of thousands of dollars; and
with this object in view this body
earnestly recommends to the favorable
consideration of the next regular ses
sion OF the legislature the advisability
Of passing such laws as will bring
about the conditions sought"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

ts Total S175,272.S1
For school district number 2, the
Grangeville district, the sum of
$11 ,470.15 has been collected and
there remains delinquent $762.70.
Of the special village tax, village of
Grangeville, the following revenue
figures may be interesting to our
readers:
Village tax, collected : - $7,17O.24
Village tax, delinquent = 43S.O4
Sewer tax, collected - - $780, 46
Sewer tax, delinquent = S91.63
During the month Of December
Assessor Nash turned into his office
fees to the amount of $545.S2, re-
ceived for collecting 81 pecial levies.
AS the state demands from Idaho
county $34,7O7.OS in t axes it looks
as though the county wi ii have sum
in the neighborhood of $4,000 for
its government.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Farmers Union Meeting.

The Grangeville Local Of the Farm
ers' Union held their regular meeting
Saturday and had large attendance.
The principal thing they did was to
appoint committee to find out the
price of grain bags and binder twine
and also to find out the amount of
each that will be used to handle the
1912 crop.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Drunken Indian.

Marion Leach, = drunken Indian,
was taken in by Chief Brown Monday
and brought before Judge Taylor
Tuesday morning. II seems that the
red brother got little more firewater
than he could handle and careiessly
fell into the clutches ofthe law. He
plead guilty to the charge of being
drunk and disorderly and paid a fine
of $40 and costs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01
Sold Telephone Line.

The telephone line from Grange
vile to Elk City and neighboring
mining camps which was erected and
owned by S. c. McDaniels, was sold
last week to the forest reser We people.
The price paid has not been made
public but it is said McDaniels real
lied handsomely ON his enterprise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

A number of the friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. M. Harris dropped into their
hospitable home Tuesday ev vening and
enjoyed several hours of card playing.
The affair was in the nature of a
surprise to Mr.. and M rs. Harris.
Elegant refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the evenings en-
joyment. Those present included:
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hill, Mrs.
Nancy Jones-Cook, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Pfeufer, Mr.. and Mrs. Am los Mark
ham, Mr.. and Mrs. Fem Batty, Mr..
and Mrs. James Mcconnell, Mr.. and
Mrss Tom Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Coyne, Mrs. Karsten and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Brown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-02-01

Mrs. David Sasenbery entertained
a number of friends at Dime Tuesday
evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Mo. Valley Ia, Excelsiors O

Mo. Valley won the second
game of the season yesterday
from the strong Excelsior team
of Omaha by the score of ID to
O. The team showed marked
improvement over the playing
of a week ago both in individ-
ual play and team work.
The first touchdown was
scored in the first quarter by
Jones after twenty yard spec.
tacular run through the Excel
sior line. Cu!avin kicked goal.
In the second quarter after a
series of forward passes and
line smashes Jones again car
ried the ball over the goal line,
and Culavin again kicked goal.
At no time during the game
was Mo. Valleys goal line in
danger and Mo. Valley was
held for downs but twice while
the Excelsiors made the requir-
ed ten yards but once.
The boys 60 up against the
Western Iowa Athletic Club of
Council Bluffs next Sunday.
This club has an exceptionally
strong team and the game is
sure to be hard fought.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Fires

TlEcS
The fire department was cal
led to "Pat Rhoden home on
Eight st Saturday evening alb
out eight o'clock whele it was
found the barn was a mass of
flames. 1t was soon under
CONTROL after the firem an arri-
we'd but was too far gone to
save the building There wa 8
nothing sn the building and
the cause of the fire is a mys-
ter6. TIE btilding was owned
by Miss Bess Rhoden with no
insurance.
The fire department was
called to McGavren st. at noon
yesterday on account of the
barn occupied by Chas. Smith
being on fire. The fire had
gained considerable of a head
way before it was discovered
and the work of the firemen
was rather difficult. Andy
Coffman was the first one on
the scene and succeeded in get
ting out the five head of horses
but had his hand quite severe
ly burned in doing it. The last
horse taken out broke away and
ran back in the barn and was
severely burned before it was
again led out into the open.
Mr.. Smiths loss was 3 set hea-
Wy harness, l set of heavy sim
gle harness, l set of light bug
gy harness, a saddle and about
five ton of hay. The property
was owned by Albert Bourn
and he carried 500 insurance
on it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Communication
Putnam, Okla,
Sept. 80. 1912,

SAvAAAOAA1 Ossee
Sept. 80. 1912.
Dear Folks at Home-Will
write you again through the
Times. We are we'll except I
got one of my knees dislocated,
90 I haven't been able to wslk
for q week without crutches,
bit am not sick in the mouth.
Wife is feeling pretty we'll and
having a fine time.
The friends and relatives are
well az far as heard from. l
must say that this is q great
country and all try to show Us
q capital time. We concluded
We would make Uacle Bill and
and Aunt Cena Williams a visit
yesterday. Had only Keen
there q short while until the
neighbors commenced coming
in and God bless your soul, it
looked as though all of Okla
homa would be present. It
was Joneses, Sneeds, Burches,
Williams, Crawfords, HAIRLESS,
Gilmores and the good Lord
only knows who else-only 80
souls present. They had a lit
tie more to eat than five loaves
and two little fishes, as all
brought we'll filled baskets Of
the very best things to eat and
all including myself tried to do
justice and l just ate until l
could hardly see over it; every
body trying to talk at once.
l just wish you could have been
there as we all felt it was good
to be there / must say that |
never saw so many friendly
folks at one time. Well now as
to the crop outlook it is pretty
good but had q frost the other
night that hurt the late CATER
and maize but there is going to
be plenty Of feed and some to
sell. We expect to start for
Iowa, Oct. z, but will make two
stops on our way.
Well l must ring off.
T. A. Denton.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
T. A. Denton.

One Of the best arguments
in favor of the direct election
Of United States senators is the
fact that the majority Of the
people Of the state Of Iowa are
in favor Of Kenyon for our
junior senator but If a demo-
cratic legislature is elected this
fall he will be unseated. That
system is not right or just and
should be abolished at once.
Kenyon one Of the strong fear
less men of the senate and to
throw him out now would be a
crime. Many Of the democrat
are in favor Of Kenyon but
they cannot send him back to
Washington. Every office in
the gift of the people should be
by direct election and then
there is a chance for every one
to have a hand in it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
A Watermelon Party

AS an entertainer Fred
Brown can't be beat. For
some time he has had an enor-
nous watermelon on display in
his office window and today he
invited in q number of his
friends of the gentler sex,
there were also a couple of the
sterner sex but we didn't see
them get any of the melon,
and they carved the melon. 1t
was nice and ripe and the way
those young ladies went after
that melon was a caution.
They all had watermelon from
ear to ear and one of them had
to have help before she could
open her eyes, but they say the
melon was fine anyhow.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
School Notes

The following list contains
the names of the tuition pupils
enrolled in the grades. The
tuition in the grades So SO per
month.
Grade 8-Grace Chambers,
Ralph Meats, Marie Coulthard,
May Osborn, Blanche Osborn,
Floyd Graham, Roy Chambers,
Ruth Roden, Ruby Long, Mag
gle Selvy.
Grade Mitchell Graham.
Grade Madeline Foreman.
Grade 5-Dwight Keeney.
WARD III
Grade 6-Fritz Leimer.
Grade 5 Arthur Emge, Ruth
Sproul, Rena Sproul.
Grade 3 Bruce Sproul.
Grade 2-Albert Leimer
Fred Sproul.
Total tuition pupils in
grades .. 20
New enrollments this MORN
ing:
Grade II H. s.-Anna Nor.
deem.
WARD I
Grade Katharyne Bur-
goyne, Thorvel Johnson.
Grade Herbert Sales,
Helen Dolan.
Grade s. Frank Dolan, John
Dolan.
Grade 2-F amy Dolan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Elmdale Items

Jessie Clover was running
down hill and fell over our dog.
She broke her collar bone, so
now goes to school with her
hand in a sling.
Ethel Keeney and two of her
girl chums took in Omaha, Sat-
urday.
Mr.. ard Mrs. H, Ball took in
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Mrs. Holmes left this MORN
ing for Norfolk for q weeks
visit with friends. From there
she will 60 to Grand Island for
q visit.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

According to the last Census
Iowa's population is 2,224,771
Of which 1,148,17J are males
and 1,O76, 600 are females which
eiyes US 1866 males to each
loo females. In 1900 there
were 1916 males to each 100
lemalss.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Rev. s. X. Cross returned
Saturday from Shellsburg. He
reports his fathers condition
as greatly improved. Mr..
Cross returned to his school
duties in Bellevue this morning.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Good Laundry Work

Those wishing quick laundry
work done will get same by
leaving their laundry at Mer-
chants hotel where it will be
sent to Kings Laundry, Blair,
Neb. pos
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Passing a swimming school
in q small city one day two
country women read this sign
at the entrance: $4,000 Gals.
in and out every minute.
That's all nonsense said one of
the women there amt that
many women in this whole town
The total of inmates in the
state institutions under the
board Of control on August l,
1888. The number is larger
now by counting the students
at the school for deaf, none Of
whom were enrolled August l.
The number of employees of the
institutions is 1,422. There was
at that time q showing Of an
in crease in the number Of pris-
oners for one year Of forty-six
and Of insane 108. Population
as reported was as follows:
Insane independence, l, l6O;
Clarinda, 1859; Mt. Pleasant
lila; Cherokee, 976; total in
sane, 4,409.
Prisoners. Anamosa, 664;
Fort Madison, 484; total 1,148.
Reform Schools Eldora, 358;
Mitchellville, l66;; total 524
Other Institutions Glenwood
1902 Marshalltown, 698; Daven.
port, $40; Knoxville, 153 Oak
dale, 106.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Terry, of Oma-
ha, were the over Sunday
guests of Glenn Silk.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Mrs. Crinklaw and children
returned to their home in Mo-
dale, Saturday evening, after a
visit here with her sister, Mrs.
s. K. Cross.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

In the items of % years ago
today the local states that "the
electric lights were cranky and
persisted in going out every
two minutes, We can't notice
that things have changed very
much in that respect, in the
last twenty five years.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

DR.. Tamisiea received a Mar
conigram from DR.. Hugh and
Sam Holmes this morning from
the steamship on which they
are sailing to Cuba. The dis
patch says that they are near
ing Cuba and that they are en-.
joying the trip in fine shape.
The dispatch was sent at 10 a.
M, yesterday and is thought
they will land in Cuba today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

the Ak Sar Ben Wednesday.
Messrs. Parrie and Williams
have been hauling wood from
Hyland Park this week.
DR.. Hugh Tamisiea told me
he was going to have Cuba
come to Uncle Samuel and st. D
her quarreling.
The rural carriers get $500
per month now, making $llOO a
year.
The Baptist church is having
a coat of paint, and the Pastor
is doing it.
Our neighbor George Weatf-
erly is going to have a new
lawn fence. Mr.. Gibson also
has put a new roof on his house.
The new Methodist minister
preached two interesting dis
courses Sunday.
There are SO many different
kinds of plums that some kinds
are only ripe now, but there
has been an over abundance so
are not worth gathering.
1t seems our Indian summer
has got a back set again. Try
again Mr.. Sniff, it will be com
ing bye and bye.
1t seems that it is about
time to get up an old fashion
ed rally, | mean political. 1t
set people to thinking if moth
ing more.
The fruit has most all been
gathered except apples and
must say it has been quite plen-
tiful and not very satisfactory
to the grower. The apples are
free from worms even if they
have not been sprayed. Will
it be so in years following.
When l was in Washington
state the worms had not got
there and they were great big
smooth apples.
Wilson Doty was determined
not to have the water run on
his land and wash the soil away
so he scraped bitches on each
eide of the road by his house
and | think he has done a good
thing besides benefiting the
road.
Mrs. Hughs says her father
and mother are having a splen-
did time with their son, Frank,
in New York, and don't know
when they will be home.
The farmers mule had justbalk-
ed in the road when the country
doctor came by. The farmer
asked the physician if he could
give him something to start the
mule. The doctor said he could
j and reaching down into his
medicine case gave the animal
some powders. The mule swift
ched his tail tossed his head and
started on a mad gallop down
the road. The farmer looked
first at the flying animal then
at the doctor. How much did
the medicine cost Doc? he asked
Oh about fifteen cents said the
physician. Well give me a
quarters worth quick! And he
swallowed it. I've got to catch
that mule.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10
Saved The Little Bay Mare

JOHN STARK owns Of the finest farms in Lamoille
County, Vermont Much he loves broad he cershes
great love for his little Morgan driving mare which he
raised from colt.
One night telephone call from the Stark farm brought
the veterinarian twelve miles the runabout
just in time to save the little bay mares life
1t by such service emergencies that the nestimabe
value of the Farm Telephone is emphasized.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Don't forget rangers for
millinery, ladies coats, suits
and dry goods. Where quality
counts.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Mrs. Ella jackson, of Cody,
Nebr., is here visiting her
aunt, Mrs M. D. Bramon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Munsing underwear for men,
women and children at Fan
gers Department store.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

M. D. Bramon goes to Daven-
port, Ia, tomorrow night to at
tend the Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Chas. Witt, ST., returned to-
day from Winona, MINI. Mrs.
Witt will visit relatives in that
city for the next week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Jack Graham and Miss Lena
were Omaha passengers this af-
ternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Peter Nc Nally shipped his
horses to Dunlap this morning
He has been training them at
the Fair grounds in this city for
the past three months.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Tom WEIGH, of Waterloo, is
visiting at the j. R. McLaugh.
lin home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Fred Sharpnack, of Modale,
attended the football game
here yesterday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

DR.. Gamble received q letter
from Robert Murray in which
he states that he likes his work
in the College of Osteopathy,
fine. There are 200 hundred
students in his class.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1912-10-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Deur
entertained several friends at
one o'clock dinner yesterday at
their home.