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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
DUST FROM TAR ROADS KILLS
TREES ON HISTORIC DRIVEWAY
French Scientist Finds That eitumsp
Pavement Is to Be Preferred.

Unless the present system OF tarring
the roadways in the avenues of the
Bots. Paris. France. Is promptly dis.
continued there will soon be no trees
left al all. according to an announce.
ment recently made.
1t is officially stated that since the
roadway has been tarred to minimize
the dust the number of dead trees
which have had to be replaced by new
ones has multiplied by four. Moreover.
the young trees which have been plant
ed are unable TO flourish, owing to the
poisoning OF the soil. and rapidly per
ish.
Although grant of $4,000 was re
Gently made by parliament for the
planting of new trees in the Avenue
du Bots, lie Forester has not yet
touched the money. asserting that un
I'll some new method is introduced such
an expenditure would be throwing the
money into the gutter.
Conditions are the same throughout
the more frequented roads, which are
tiNtteu With pittu, anu there is StFOnS
feeling on the part of the public that
no time should be lost In radically
changing the present method and in
surfing that no further damage shall be
done to the vegetation of the historic
park
In support of his agitation lie Forest
Ter points out that commission. APP
pointed some time ago TO inquire into
he matter has already reported that
not only are ali the ornamental plants
ana flowers seriously affected by the tar
dust stfewn on them from the wheels
of passing vehicles, but also that their
leaves first show spots resembling
burns and then drop off.
Among the trees two species. the yew
and the plane, seem to resist the effect
little better than the others, but even
with these final destruction is only a
matter of short time.
The commission recommends that the
roads of the Bots be covered with
small paving stones or bitumen instead
of tar
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
From the Enterprise

From the Enterprise.)
R. s. Stevenson father of Mrs. Willis
came in from Seattle Tuesday evening
for visit at the Willis home.
A large delegation of Ferdinand citi-
zens took the special train to Grange
Vile this morning for Border Days
celebration.
F. G. Zodrow arrived from Dresden,
Kansas last Tuesday and will make
Idaho his home in the future. Mr.. 70
drow is brother of Albert Zodrow
who located here two years ago.
1t became current news today that
two of our village bellies took the train
for Lewiston yesterday in company
with two young gentlemen of the town
and were married there. The secret
leaked out through one of the young
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
From the Chronicle.)

,noust Schroeder moved his family
80 his town residence Monday in
order to give his children the benefits
If our public schools.
lin Rookie was out from across the
.;rer the first of the week and reported
.ha arrival of another baby girl at his
lame ON the Joseph last week.
s. W. Edmisten, manager of the
uorr. Clifford warehouse, says that the
big load of grain hauled in recently by
D;ek Haskin has been beaten by F. G.
N,xoll who last week delivered load
If 6l76 pounds with two horses from
his place just south of town and deli
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
Notice.

Notice.
Owing to the larger amount Of our
business being credit and collections
slow also the constant demand for cash
payments from the wholesale houses,
we have decided on an Absolutely No
Credit Business" after October /. No
work will be allowed to be taken from
the shop until payment is made in full.
Brotherhood of Master Horseshoers &
Blacksmiths of Camas Prairie. 1853
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
Will Destroy Objectionable Billboards.

Advertisers who use Objectionable
or disfguring signs or billboards along
the highways on Long Island and In
Westchester county, N. V. have been
warned that their advertisements
will be destroyed by the National
Highways Protective society Of the
state and that the infringers, persons
or firms will be prosecuted for vi0-
lating the law which makes such signs
q misdemeanOr.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
Road. Increase School Az sndane.,

Seven millions of the 25,O00. 600 school
children in the United States do not
regularly attend school. and one-half
of these live in the country. where bad
roads, muddy roads. rutty roads and
dangerous roads not only prevent them
from getting to school. but their i'm
poverishment Of the farm prevents the
existence of any good schools for them
to 60 to.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
American Road Roller For ou.deIoup.

A steam roller costing about 5000
was recently imported from the Unit
ed States by Pointe Pitre mer
chant. reports Consul Frank Anderson
Henry Of Guadeloupe. French West
indies. who also states that success
ful demonstration was given before q
large crowd The roller will be used
for repairing the public roads and.
the consul adds. Is the first machine Of
it's kind to be- imported into that col
ony.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25

NOT point electric iron, guaranteed 10
!ears' $3.50 Grangeville Electric Light
d Power Co. Afr
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25

Hot point electric iron, guaranteed 10
years, $3.50 Grangeville Electric Light
& Power Co. S-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25

The prettiest, most modern creations
possible may be foun d at batty
Hills millinery. lotf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
l|LI..llIII
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ILlIIIIlIllIlIllIIn l.B

TIL E cheerful influence of
modern plumbing equipment,
with its clean, white finish ard
bright lustre, should be sufficient
reason for you to remodel your
bathroom if it is not modern.
If you cannot call, phone us
and we will gladly bring our cata-
loguc Of STANDARD" guaranteed
fixtures, the installation of which
means manent plumbing
satisfaction
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1913-09-25
Chester Arnold
Plumbing
Fire Losses Paid.

Fire Losses Paid.
Grangeville, Idaho, August !, 1913.
Received of A. F. Parker, agent.
twenty five hundred ($2500.00) dollars,
same being payment in full of our loss
es in the fire of July 10, insured in the
Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
(Signed) Chandler & Jarvis.
Vancouver, Wash, August 8, 1913.
Received of A. F. Parker, agent,
the sum of $4,000, in full payment Of
loss on my building destroyed by fire
July 16, and insured in the Royal and
Aetna Fire Insurance companies for
100000 each. I thank you for your
prompt attention to my interests.
(Signed) E. 81. Sheaffer:
Spokane, WASH, August IL, 1913.
Received of A. F. Parker, agent five
hundred dollars being full insurance on
my building which burned July Is and
protected by a Union Assurance Policy.
Many thanks for your services in the
adjustment and prompt settlement.
14tf (Signed) David T. Mills.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Rescues at piqua,

Piqua, O., March 26--Scores of sensational rescues from certain death in the raging flood torrents have served to limit the fatality list here, which tonight it is practically certain, will not exceed fifty. W. w. Wood in charge of the relief work of the citizens league m a summary of conditions formulated after thor ough search of the inundated sec ton of the city, declared that be- tween 1900 and 1,500 persons had been taken out of perilous places to safety and that fifty bodies are all that could be found
 Many of the rescues were made at hazardous risks of the heroic life savers, men, women and children being taken from flood.tossed roofs, crumbling houses, tree tops and floating debris.
 The water supply and lighting plant have been restored and three carloads of provisions for the stricken inhabitants have been received from Union City and Winchester.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Money Urgently Needed.

Columbus, Ohio. March 27.--Money by telegraph is the urgent need of Ohio's flood swept districts, according to proclamation issued by Governor Cox today. He said that it is impos- sible to get supplies to the district stricken, because railroad trains are unable to operate and that supplies can best be procured at the nearest points to the cities and towns affect ed. The officers of the Red Cross are here ready to give assistance.
 Food and collins are needed badly in Dayton, according to a message to Governor Cox this afternoon from Ad- jutant General Wood, who is in the flood stricken city. The survivors are nearly starving and there must be collins in which to place the deal bodies as they are recovered, accord. ing to the adjutant general.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
KING GEORGES FUNERAL.
Body Arrives at Athens Where Brief
 Services Are Held.

Athens, March 26--Escorted by foreign warships, the Royal Yacht Amphitrite, bearing the body of King George. arrived at Pirasus shortly before noon today. The cof- fin was carried ashore by the prinses and placed on a gun carriage which was drawn by A sailors to the rail- way station. Dense crowds, display ing emblems of mourning. lined the route.
 An escort of troops accompanied the gun carriage which was followed by cabinet members and court off cials. The body was taken by spe- cial train to Athens and was trans ferred to the cathedral where the foreign diplomats assembled.
 Prayers were recited and bricf service was conducted Dowager Queen Olga was overwhelmed with grief.
 The body will lie in state begin ming tomorrow and the funeral will take place April 2.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Kentucky Capital Flooded.

Lexington, Ky. March 27.-~A re. port has reached here that the state capital at Frankfort is under water, but this information has not been confirmed. Wire communication be- tween Richmond and Irvine and Beat tysville has been cut off by the high water. The river towns are said to be greatly in need of relief but no general call for assistance has been issued. Hundreds are reported driven out Of their homes by the rising wat ter in the lowlands. The Louisville and Nashville railroad has discontin- ued train service to eastern Ken lucky.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
t5o Dead at zanesvIIIo.

Zanesv!iie. Ohio, March 27.-lVia telephone to Pfttsburg) Ut is believed here tonight taat 150 lives have been lost in the disastrous flood now hold ing this city and vicinity in it's grasp. over half the town is under 90 feet of water. Fifteen thousand persons are homeless.
 A score W buildings, weakened by the water, collapsed today. Tonight the Builders Supply Company build ing at Second and Main streets caught fire. It is not believed the fire will spread.
 The Muskingum and the Licking rivers are still rising here. Relief is needed at once. Only one telegraph line connects Zanesville with the out side world and it fails frequently.
 The weather has turned cold and the homeless are suffering intensely The food supply is almost exhausted
 From the hills around ,Zanesville the survivors of the on.rush of the waters looked down upon scene Of the utmost desolation. What had been two rivers is one great, destroying stream. More than six hundred homes have been swept away. Althougd many persons were saved. it is be lieved 150 is conservative estimate of the fatalities.
 Late today two unknown men ir a skiff rescued eight persons from roofs. As the boat struggled through the swift flood water 1t was suddenly upset. All occupants were swept te their deafhs.
 More than 30 bodies were seen floating in the raging water today but it was impossible to reach any oi them. The gas supply is still on to nigat, but there is no water OF cleo tric light.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
RAILWAYS LOSS HEAVY.

Baltimore. March 27.-That the fi- nancial loss to the Baltimore and Ohio railroad by the floods would run into the millions was indicated by President Willard of that com. pany today. When asked how much the damage would amount to. Mir. Willard said: T can't tell I haven't an idea. 1 wish could say that 1t would be under $2,o00o00. but [ can not. know that half dozen of tho bridges on the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton have beer destroyed end bridges on the D. < o. have been. washed away.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
chIcaao Gives st5o.ooo.

Chicago, March 26-One hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been subscribed to the flood relief fund of the Chicago Association of Com merce
 Of this sum 93,77S was paid in cur rency today. Congressmen Madden and Hobson told committee that motor boats are needed now mora than anything else.
 Ten thousand dollars was appro. priated at once by the committee to equip fleet of 30 motor boats to be sent at once from the naval train ing station, life saving stations and the naval reserves.
 A carload of clothing will be ship. ped to Peru, Ind, tomorrow morn. ing.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Record staae Predicted.

Cincinnati, March 27.--The Ohio river has been rising steadily here all day and still is climbing. At 5 o'clock the gauge showed 50, a rise of more than three feet since the same hour this morning.
 East and west of this city on the Ohio side of tho river the lowlands has been inundated and much dam age has been done. in the tow 5eo- tions of the city many houses have been flooded.
 Across the river at Newport and Covington, Ky, similar conditions prevail and the police early today took the precaution tn warn dwellers in the low lying sections or the dang CT that threatened. Larger areas on that side of the river are flooded be- cause of the greater extent of the low lands and also because of NH Creek. which flows through both the cities.
 Dayton and Ludlow, other Ken lucky suburbs of this city, also are sufferers from the rising flood and many houses are completely under water
 No lives have been lost in this district
 The weather bureau here predicts that the river will have reached stage of nearly 70 feet by tomorrow night. almost as high as it was on Feb. IA, 1884, when the guage show ed Il feet, the highest on record.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
oaIveston Donates Fund.

Galveston. March 27.--The board of city commissioners this evening voted an appropriation of $1.250 cash for Che relief of Ohio and Indiana flood victims. Of the appropriation $750 Is to be telegra2hed to Governor Cox of Ohio and $500 to Governor Ralston of Indiana. Mayor Lewis Fisher has issued proclamation urging all citI- zens of Galveston 10 contribute to a fund for the relief of the sufferers. Bishop N. A. Gallagher of the Catho- lie diocese of Galveston. after send ing substantial personal check. has
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Denver sends s1,ooo.

Denver, Colo, March 27.--A relief fund of sl.000 for Ohio flood suffer CTS was raised this afternoon when each house of the Colorado legislature followed the receipt by Governor Am mons of telegram from Governor Cox, appealing for financial aid.
 Mayor Arnold today photographed $2,000 to Governor Cox, s1,000 having been appropriated by the city and $1,' 900 given by individuals. MT. Ar mold today sent telegrams to 100 Col orado mayors asking aid for the flood sufferers.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Ohio .Rlver FIoods LoMIands.

Owensboro, Ky, March. 27.-Thou. sands of acres of Indiana lowlands opposite this city afe already under water and the Ohio river here to- night is still rising at the rate or four inches an hour. Green River has passed flood stage. Illinois Cen tral trains for Chicago from the south are being adetoured through here.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Rivers Add to Flood,

Gallipolis, Ohio. March 27.~~&Ae dis astrous flood is sweeping down the Ohio river valley. The river here is rising eight inches an hour and a stage of 55 to 5s feet is expected. which will cause immense damage. The great Kanawha is rising rapidly and it is expected that Pomeroy, Mid. dlepost and Point Pleasant will be flooded by morning.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
25 bead at chiIlIcothe.

Columbus, Ohio. March 27.--Twen. ty-five persons were drowned and great property damage was wrought by the Sciota river floods at Chilli cothe, which has been cut off from communication until late today. C cording to the statement of c. W. Perry, editor of the Chillicothe Ga zette, over the long distance tele- phone this evening"
 ceived q message that five hundred persons had been drowned there.
 MT. Perry said that while many per sons were missing. the known doath list will not exceed 25 A great part of ChillIcothe is under water.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28

hampered. Damage Go railroad prop erty alone may reach $25O,0O0, 900.
 Telegraph and telephone wires are down on all sides Large forces are making repairs but progress Is slow.
 A prolonged period of high water in the Mississippi below Cairo is now predicted.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Sixteen Dead st Howesvllle.

Terre Haute, ind, March 26.--Six- teen persons We're drowned this af- ternoon when the Eellen river flood ed Howesville, about 25 miles south of Terre Hante. according to a re- port from Linton. Thirty others are marooned on house tops and six boats have been sent from Linton to rescue the survivors, All wire communication with the place was cut tonight.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Farmers ILeavIna vaIIey.

Henderson, Ky. March 26.-With a rise of GA feet recorded in the last 24 hours, the Ohio river tonight has stage of 36.4 feet. Farmers in the surrounding lowlands are nov ing their stock and goods to high ground.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Connecticut Gives $to,ooo.

New Haven, Conn, March 27.-An appeal to this state to aid the suf- ferers of flood, fire and famine in sis ter states was issued by Governor Baldwin today.
 The house of representatives pass ed an emergency appropriation or s10,00O for relief purposes and only awaits senate action to be available.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
MEMPHIS EXPECTS FLOOD slTu- ATioN TO REACH DANGER
 POINT IN TWO DAYS.
RIVER IS ALREADY nssyd
Ohio and It's Tributaries Expected to Pour It's Swollen Floods in Drain age Channel of the Mid
 de West.

Memphis, Tenn, March 27.--The Mississippi river at Memphis rose five-tenths of foot today, the guage at o'clock tonight showing a stage of B feet, two feet below flood stage. Weather bureau pre- dictions are that the danger will be reached Saturday.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Tennessec proffers Air.

Nashville, Tenn, March 27.-The senate this afternoon passed reso- iution donating $3,000 for the use of the flood and storm sufferers. One thousand dollars each in to be turned over to the governors of Ohio, In diana and Nebraska for distribution. Governor Hooper today issued an ap- peal to the people and the press of the state to raise funds for flood victims.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
St. Paul is Generous.

St. Paul, sMsinm., March 2s.-As the result of appeals made by Gov. Eber hardt. head of the Red Cross for Mianesota and by local newspapers, several thousand dollars had been tollected tonight for relief of the flood sufferers in Ohio and Indiana. The board of directors of the local association of commerce adopted "a resolution asking the state legislas ture to appropriate $25,000.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
California Contributes.

+A San Francisco, March 27.--Relief funds and supplies of food and cloth ing are going forward from all sec tions of the Pacific coast to Ohio and Indiana. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresna, Stockton, Seattle, Portland and other cities have wired sums ranging from $1.000 to $5,o00. Oak land, Cal. today telegraphed $5.00O to Gov. Cox, of Ohio. with the an nouncement that s20,000 would fol- low tomorrow.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Rapid Rise at Paducah.

Paducan. Ky. March 27~-kising at the rate of three feet each twen- ty-four hours, the Ohio river stage here tonight is 40.2 feet. The flood stage is 47 feet, though no serious damage is caused unless stage of 55 feet Is reached.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
s1oo,oco by New York.

New York, March 27.--Funds for the relief of the flood sufferers in Ohio and Indiana today began pour ing into the various relief bureaus and tonight the aggregate had reach ed generous proportions. The local Red Cross announced that with the fund collected by Mayor Gaynor. amounting to $25,1s0, 1t had on hand for relief work over s100.000.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Orphans Are Rescued.

Washington. March 27.-Seventy- five inmates of the orphans home at Fort Wayne, Ind, marooned by flood. were rescued early today by life say CTS with power surf boat sent from Chicago last night, according to 8 re port from Assistant Superintendent Henderson of the Chicago life saving station tonight.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
Louisville May be Flooded.

Louisville. March 27.-Tne stage of the Ohio river here at o'clock was 366 feet, rise of three feet in the last twelve hours. The rate of the rise tonight is 8 feet an hour.
 According to the weather bureau, stage of Ss or 39 feet will be reach ed by morning which would carry the water over the cut off at the east end Of the city and flood an area of several square miles, affecting about 1.200 families Most of the residents of this section have abandoned their homes.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28
2s pead at chiIIieothc.

Cincinnati March 27.~-The chief of police at Chillicothe tonight in formed the Associated Press here that only six bodies had been recov- cred thers and that the number of dead would not exceed 25.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28

issued an order to his diocese embrac- ing South Texas counties. urging con tributions.
The Sentinel=record., 1913-03-28

WASHINGTON. MARCH 27.--FoRE- CAST FOR ARKANSAS: FAIR FRI DAY AND SATURDAY, RISING ITEM pERATURE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-06-10
HUB PLANS
BIG FOURTH
CELEBRATION
Especial to THE TIMEs.)

Crown Point, Ind. June 10.-An-
nouncement of an immense Fourth of
July celebration at the Lake county
fair ground at Crown Point has been
made, and it is a welcome piece of
news to the Calumet region population,
as it will provide a day of recreation
at one of the most beautiful nature
spots in the world-the Lake county
fair grounds.
Preparations are under way for an
elaborate program consisting of half
dozen free acts, by vaudeville's best
talent motorcycle and horse racing.
games and sports of all kinds, dancing
in the pavilion, and one of the great
est displays of fireworks ever shown
in northern Indiana to be furnishe
and fired by the Pain Pyrotecnic Cc.,
of Chicago. and will include the latest
stunt of daylight display, fea-
ture created by the Japanese.
Twenty-Five race horses from Chi
cago. Hammond, Gary and other places
are in training at the track preparing
for the fall races and out of this num-
ber great race program can be.
ranged for the days sport. The ceie-
bration is the only one of any conse-
quence billed in this region and the
north end will doubt respond in
great numbers. The Gary & Southern
Traction company, win put their en-
tire equipment to work that day and
a special service will be in operation
until after the night show closes.
Fred Wheeler. Secretary of the coun-
ty fair is in charge of the entertain
ment. privileges, etc. and he will see
that every one goes away satisfied
full of red lemonade. a cane from th-
cane rack and an Eltoro from the
knock the baby down-man. a tintypc
of your best girl, etc
1t should be great day. s the show
is designed for a countrywide affair