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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
BY LARGE AUDIENCE
CAST WINS REPEATED AND
ENTHUSIASTIC APPLAUSE.
STRONG STAR PERFORMER
|suectscular Patriotic Scene BY Youth
ful Participants Cheered to Echo
Funny Farce Arouses Laughter
(By w. L. Campbell)

The large crowd present last evening
At the performance of the baseball
minstrels indicated that something very
good was expected, and the crowd was
in no way disappointed. From the grand
opening by the entire company to the
close in farce-comedy there was a
continued series of laughable surprises
which held the rapt attention of the
large crowd and drew repeated applause
and laughter.
The show speaks well for the local
talent of the community, and there was
an abundance Of good music, songs,
gags, specialties and features which
were original in every respect. A fea-
ture that appealed to the crowd was the
absence of single suggestive joke,
gag or song and everything was clean
cut and to the point.
Especial credit must be given to the
labors and efforts of "Billy" Strong
who whipped the show into shape, aud
who was the star performer, taking part
in everything throughout the entire
show. As blackface performer, he is
certainly master of the art and every
time he came before the curtain he
showed his popularity by the glad hand
he received from the audience.
An Appreciated Feature.
As interlocutor, DR.. Riggs filled the
place to perfection and the success of
the gags was assured by his quick work
In feeding the endmen. A beautiful
feature of the opening was brought out
when the chorus was singing The
Story of the Flag" Three boys, Master
Alfred Parsons, Master Reese Hatta-
oaugh and Master Richard Abramson,
represented the red, white, and the blue,
being dressed for their parts, while Miss
Dofls Penwell, was seen in the back
ground dressed as the Goddess of Liber-
y, and was revealed by the darkening
Oh the stage and spot lights being
turned on.
Inis last feature ana the scenic effect
was made possible through the sugges-
'lons and efforts Of c. A. and z. B.
rafsons, who made the stage decora-
uons, the chairs being clothed in tasty
isa and yellow, the background being
uecorated with red, white and blue.
puring the first part of the program
,au GU men Billy Strong, Louie Gaut and
marx Priddy sang some we'll received
'ongs well adapted to minstrel work,
" nnlle Mr.. W. L. Campbell, and Count
~ boullle handled the ballad end Of
'ae work in a creditable manner. In
= cuui'ion Billy Strong and Louie
0aut sang Underneath the Cotton
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
NEW MAIL MEN ON THE JOB.

Leroy Gordon and E. J. Smith, who
were awarded the contract for carrying
Uncle Sans mail sacks between
Grangeville and Meadows, relieved the
old firm of Freeman & Brown sharp ON
the hour July 1st. The new firm started
on the job with brand new outfits
throughout, shiny new harness and
hacks of the latest and sturdiest type.
A slight change has been made in the
schedule, there being from now on no
stage up on Sunday night. Heretofore
the day with no mail from Salmon river
points was Monday. Arthur Dunham,
as formerly handles the ribbons on this
end of the line.
John Phillips, with an equally crack
outfit, has taken up his contract on the
Grangeville- Harpster line.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
Local Banks Will Back Dairy
Industry With Financial Aid

know whereof they speak that our
growth of grasses, clover and alfalfa
especially, together with our cool nights
and cold sparkling water make this an
especially favorable location for this
industry Hog raising is already large
and profitable branch of the Idaho
county farmers business. The COW and
the hog belong on the same farm. Skim
milk is one of the best and most econo-
mical of hog feeds. We need to prac-
tice crop rotation. The COW and clover
If not absolutely necessary are at least
very advantageous to those following
scientific crop rotation, and result in
the building up of the soil instead of a
gradual wearing out as continuous grain
growing will result in.
Banks to Furnish Financial Aid.
" At the present time our main handi-
cap in following dairying is lack of
good cows. The commercial club has
taken this matter up with the result
that the banks of Grangeville are pre-
pared to finance the buying of good
cows to the extent of $4,000 by taking
the notes of those farmers who wish
good cows, and selling them the cows on
monthly payments to be deducted from
their cream checks monthly. The buy
ing of the cows will be done by the
banks through the agricultural CON-
mittee Of te Grangeville commercial
club and with the cooperation Of the
state agricultural college, thus insuring
as far as possible the obtaining of the
best COW values for the money. The
cows will of course be sold to the farm
ers at cost.
"All farmers interested should see
DR.. Slusser, secretary Of the committee
on agriculture as soon as possible, where
the plan will be explained in detail. We
wish enough farmers to sign up for
cows SO that we can ship in at least .
car load in the near future. We have
the matter Of the selling Of the cream
in mind and with the cooperation Of
the farmers hope to make substantial
progress in that line soon.
(Signed) "The Agricultural Con.
mittee Of the Grangsville Commercial
Club.n
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
Issue Statement to Dairymen.
ATTENTION DAIRYMEN.

"The extension of the dairying in
terests of Idaho county have been re-
ceiving the earnest consideration of the
Grangeville Commercial club for some
time. We believe that no line of en-
deavor for the betterment of the citi-
zens Of Idaho county will repay the
effort put forth as will the promotion
and encouragement of dairying here.
"The marketing through the medium
Of cows of the products of the farm has
proven one Of the surest means of pro-
fit to the farmers Of many sections of
the country and we are informed by the
men Of our agricultural station and by
the travelling representatives Of the
creameries and others In position to
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
FOREST RANGERS DETAILED.
Supervisor Ring Busy Placing Men In
Various Districts.

The busy season on the Forest Re,
serve has now commenced and every.
thing is being put in readiness for the
fire season. The prevention of forest
fires and their attendant evils is one
OF the most important offices of the
services. A forest fire means loss
OF valuable timber, loss of live stock
running on the range and even in some
cases loss OF life and the homesteader Is
home.
About thiry-five men have just been
put on for fire patrol, Improvement and
such work during the fire season. Of
these, four men are what is know as
Lookout men whose duties are to be
ON the high points and to be on the
lookout continually for indications of
fires and upon such discovery to re-
port the same Immediately so that some
one can go to the place at once for in.
vestigation.
SO far this year the forest office re.
ports that fire conditions have been
fine. June has been remarkably cool
with considerable precipitation. Back
IN the mountains, and especially in the
Buffalo Hump country there is still
considerable snow on the high points
which also has tendency to lessen the
dangers of fires.
There is a heavy growth of under.
brush and grass in the low country
which demands that considerable pre-
caution be taken to prevent a blaze
which would start and spread rapidly
Parties going out upon the reserve
can always assist in fire prevention by
exercising the utmost care. Not few
of the forest fires have their origin in
the carelessnesss of parties who go out
upon the reserve in the summer.
The balance of the men so engaged by
the forest service will be engaged in
general improvement work and in fire
patrol. They are apportioned to the
ranger IS districts as follows: District
one, Lew Brundage, ranger, four men
district two, d. w. Arrison, ranger, four
men; district three, Frank Hartman,
ranger, three men; district four, J. A.
Kiesstad, ranger, three men; district
five, Thomas Crossley, ranger, four
men; and District seven, Eugene Lang
don, ranger, six men.
These men SO apportioned to the
various rangers will be engaged during
the summer in improvement work. build
ing and repairing trails, repairing and
making telephone lines and such work
besides being ready for call at any
time during the day or night to go to a
fire. Doe Denny and Lloyd Day will be
with the government pack train, Lloyd
Day being chief packer. Work on the
South Fork road will be postponed un-
til after the fire season wren it will
rapidly be pushed to completion. A
short cut trail will be made from Castle
Creek ranger station to Meadow creek
during the season.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
EXTENSION OF WESTERN UNION
LINE FROM LEWISTON BEING
RUSHED WITH LARGE CREW.
CONNECT CIRCUIT BY JULY 10
Optismistic Statement Issued by Mana
ger Talcott-Line to Serve All
Points En- Route.

The extension of the Western Union
Telegraph company's line from Lewis
ton to Grangeville is now being pushed
with rapidity that promises early
completion of the work and assures our
city and other prairie towns of tele.
graphic communication in very short
time.
lage construction crew and nine
carloads of equipment and tools arrived
here Friday and work is now on in full
swing Work on the line from the
Lewiston end has been in progress since
early last week and is well under way.
The local offices OF the company will
be in the Imperial hotel building. The
west room, formerly occupied as bar.
Der shop, has been leased for this pur.
pose and the necessary remodeling is
now being made.
j. G. Maddox, until recently en-
ployed as operator in the Lewiston
office, has been detailed as manager Of
the local office. Mr.. Maddox and wife
are expected to arrive here about July
5th.
July 10th is set for the completion Of
the line and the date on which the
clickety-click of the telegraph instru-
ment will break the eternal silences of
the prairie plateau and when the Morse
alphabet will replace the sixash iargon>
heretofore employed in Communication
with the outside world. This will mark.
an important forward stride in Grange
vile IS history and the news of the early
Continued on page 81
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
TO PLACE $4,000 IF NECESSARY
AT DISPOSAL OF FARMERS FOR
IMPROVING THE HERDS.

At the mid-week business men 3
luncheon of the commercial club held
at the Imperial hotel Wednesday the
chief topic under discussion was the
dairying industry of Idaho county The
agricultural committee of the club
which has had this matter under consi-
deration reported that the local banks
had agreed to finance the farmers in
purchasing livestock to improve their
herds, and it now only remains for the
farmers and dairymen to exhibit prop
er spirit of cooperation to put into
working order plan whereby all who
have the welfare of this great industry
at heart may help to make Idaho county
one of the greatest dairying sections in
the northwest. The secretary of this
committee, DIR. C. w. SIusser, was in.
structed to confer with the farmers in
regard to this cooperative plan.
Issue Statement to Dairymen.
With the end in view of facilitating
the gathering Of information in regard
to the number of head of stock that
would be required to meet immediate
needs, preference for the different
breeds, ETC., the agricultural committee
has issued statement to the dairymen,
which is as follows:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
HowEs MOVE TO MOSCOW.

Mrs. Mark Howe and Master Herbie
left Wednesday for Moscow where they
will make their home for the future.
Mr.. Howe, who was recently appointed
to the position of deputy U. s. marshall,
with offices in that city, necessitated
their taking up residence there. The
family will be greatly missed by host
of Grangeville friends who hope that at
some future date they may again take
up their residence here.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
KNOX-RIEBOLD.

KNOX
This evening at eight O'Clock at the
home of Robert White in this city will
occur the marriage of Rev. w. N. Knox
and Mrs. F. M. Riebold, the Rev. York
of Clearwater performing the ceremony
The contracting parties are among
Grangeville IS most highly honored and
respected citizens. Both are pioneers
of the county and have host of friends
who join in wishing them the happiness
they so richly deserve. The couple will
make their residence here, Rev. Knox
being pastor of the Baptist church.
Only immediate relatives and friends
will witness the ceremony.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
DELEGATES LEAVE FOR BOISE.

Messrs. A. F. Parker and L. Vineyard
of this city, J. F. Jenny Of Cottonwood
and B. L. Hussman of Keuterville, were
among the democratic contingent from
this county to attend the democratic
platform convention held at Boise this
week. The republican delegates who
went on like mission for their party
were J. Loyal Addison, Herman Huss-
man and Harold Harris.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02

on the chorus, and this proved to be one
OF the best song features OIL the evening
The curtain went down on the first
part by closing chorus of "The Man
Behind the Gun" and ssBye Bye Sailor
Boy The musical end of the first
part was made more effective by the
soprano section being made up of the
Misses Bessie Eimers, Mamie Long and
Mrs. IL. v. Riggs and Mrs. Ed Abram-
son and the contralto section consisting
OF Misses Irene Parsons, Minnie Eimers.
Hazel Toye and Mrs. Eli Ingram.
In the olio, Frank Fuller's splendid
orchestra led off with an overture,
which was well rendered and well re-
ceived by the audience. The work of
Frank Fuller and of Jim Wood who
presided at the piano, was indispensable
in their assistance to the musical end Of
the program.
The cornett solo followed the over
ture, which was well rendered by Mr..
John j. De Han who assisted in the
orchestra work. Billy Strong thereup-
on fed the crowd with little "Suuirrel
Food" and roar after roar of applause
and laughter awarded his efforts.
Arion Chorus in Musical Numbers,
The well known and popular Arion
Chorus, which has become permanent
musical organization of the community,
under the direction of Mr.. H. R. Hill.
bourne, next appeared on the bill and
rendered two splendid male chorus selec-
tions, the first being plantation
Melody" with baritone solo, which
was sung by Mr.. Hilbourne with good
expression and effect. Miss Lala Full
ten, who is the pianist for the chorus
presided at the piano during this num-
ber.
Things That Don't Count by
Count No Account, followed, being a
song and dialogue sketch by Count De-
Bouille, whose former ballad work dur
ing the first part of the program gave
him sufficient introduction to the
audience, to convince them that they
would receive something good, and they
were not disappointed. His imperso-
nation of Frenchman describing ball
game was excellent as was evidenced by
the applause he received. His solo work
was also creditable feature.
A Laughable Farce.
The closing feature was an original
farce-comedy, by Billy Strong and Mark
Priddy, and was the scream of the
evening, the audience being convulsed
with laughter from the start to the
finish. Here again Billy Strong ap-
peared at his best in his black face
work. If laughter is cure for all ills,
we certainly can dismiss the Christian
Scientists, and let Billy make the world
well.
The farce was made every effective
by cafe scene and Mark Priddy taking
the part of Miss Billy Burke Jr. Mark
had a makeup that would deceive reg
ular masher and he could hardly be
trusted in the parks. He also had the
stuff to go with the makeup and his
was the best yet. Words
won't express tiff you saw it you
know how good it was, and if you
didn't see it you should have been
there.
Mr.. 2. Parsons and Mr.. Eli Ingram
were the other members of the cast in
this sketch and assisted in the fun max
ing, being indispensable to the success
of the act.
Taken altogether the show was
roaring success. Grangeville has never
been disappointed in it's home talent
productions. The community has
large supply of talented performers and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-07-02
BOUND OVER TO DISTRICT COURT.

James Dearing, whose preliminary
hearing on a charge Of horse stealing
was held last week before Judge Vine
yard, was bound over to appear before
. higher tribunal. He is being held in
Jail. %: ~
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

BONFOUCA GIVES THANKS.

The people Of Bcnfouca spend much
Of their tine IN praising the Police
jury for forb- ID ng the open Eg OF
a barroom II our quiet comman t..
We can now sleep in peace. When
the people are sober they are indus
trious and courteous; but under the
influence of the cheap wh sky passed
to them over 'nickel-a-ai.nA
counter. they become savage and
quite qaarreisome. People are still
in the pen -tentiary VINO were put
there by our barroom closed years
nee. The eva done By It yet re-
mans. Young men once respeetau4e
became vagaDonds aud thieves
Though t.
have been requested by many TO
return thanks TO our honorable poi.ee
jury for their having unaa mousiJ
turned down the .hanelul atlenp-
to disgrace as. # Bonfouea couiss
sne cer.ainly wou4d Tesaiu in power
the entire Eoliee .ary, WI ch aces ~
much credit to st. is-nLany par-sa.
Voters OF BCnfouca 1ect-on OF
the Ninth Ward.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
A SUCCESSFUL INSURANCE Man.

Mr. Chas B. W lis. OF MandeviEle,
who is representing the National Life
and Accident Insurance Co., sa 6 to
be the largest company do ng this
class Of bus ness, has met " tn pho
nominal success, having a patronage
that extends over the ent re parish,
and having pa d out thousauls Of
dollars for sickness, accidents arc.
deaths. Mr.. Wills attr butes .l,.s s..e-
cess to strict conformity 20 business
principles and perfect fairness n his
dealings. He handles onoinat:cn
pol es for sickness, acciuert ami
death. meeting the requirements Of
a lcrge number of the wage earners
Of the parish. which is largely ,epre-
sented n the lumber manufacturing
bus ness.
Mr. Wills has been a res dent OF the
parish for a-good number OF years,
having come here for his health. He
is courteous. considerate and oblig-
ng, and as de from the fact that ne
S hanil;ng good thing, his success
i largely due to congen atty and tie
confidence that imposed him.
We are glad to know that Ee has been
so eminently successful.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
NOTICE - PRINCIPALS.

All prime pals Of the public schools
OF this parish are hereby nottAsd
that they are to be held reoponMble
for the collection Of the lneidental
Fee. 4 LIT Of the parents ana Unm-
bsr Of shi1dfen they have d achuol
must be presented to ne when they
are rendering their statement of the
amount collected, and nothing bus
the cash or IN excuse from the Ward
Director will be accepted.
HLNER b. LYON
Superintendent.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

VIII not all Bapt st men, paeto-
and laymen give attent on Tor cne
minute? There viii be held in AleA
andria on april Z, ano ,, "
.ar, lll.; lrst sssssvl IF the Louisi
ana Baptist Men's Conrour on. 4
is especially utt -: thu every .jai, s.
man who possibly can attend tn.
meeting.
1t will be for those attending 6
revival of religion, aenomlnat ona4
Representative L.eutlnE, on1 q Weihz
erS' conference. all combined. Ire
fellowship Of the brethren W Ii o..
espec ally helpful and the 1.soA.s .o4.
VIII be marked with a sLrong dew
tional ana active spirit. It " y no.
be a meeting 10 ra Sc money but {
enlarge our Individual and denomz-
national horizon.
The transportats on committee has
assurance from the ra-.rOads that r.
duced rates on the cert Ecate pia-.
VIII be granted those attending tn
meeting. The baptist Church i.4
Alexandra will fuIn sh entersa Il
mens on the Harvard plan-5ea .n
bre; hiast Tree to every man who a
tends.
AIS statewide Mems Conyent..4-
was authorized by the Baptist Stat,
Convent on last November. and
was urged there that every bus nes
man Ar pastor Of the Baptist d
no1n znat On plan TO attend.
Be sure to come.
w. H. MANAGAN
Chairman Executive Com.
E. GODBOLD,
Chairman Advert s-ng Com.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
NATURES REMEDIES

We are agents for Amer can Pr
ducts Co.. and indian Herb (;arders
whose remedies conta a NO a.cono
gives satisfaction as q tonic medic rs
and complies with the Pare Foe,
Law Of June 80, 1906.
All kinds of fresh herbs for sale
Price Of illustration book for usin:
them, Is cents.
WILLIAMS NAIL ORDER HOUSE
Cov!ngton. La.
Box 375.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
BAsNETR4LL GAME.

Coy.ngton II gh School basketball
team went 10 Maaisonille Friday an
defeated the Aadisong lie team by q
sore Of 81 to 5.
The Gopington team h ghiy appre-
c ates the k nj recep ion given them
by the Mad sony1.le team and people.
Mss Retta Moses, manager OF the
C5y ngton team wishes to thank
these who placed con.ey yaneas at tbs
disposal Of the Ccv ngten n an
the convenience Of those who went
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
NOTICE.

All principal Of public schools are
hereby notified that they must send
me q list of the names Of all Of tier
pupils who are to compete in the
athletic and literary events at the
com ng school rally, not later than
Wednesday, March 18, 1914.
ELMER E. LYON,
Superintendent.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
NOTICE.

Notice q hereby G ven that l will
apply to the town council OF Mande-
siil, La, for license to operate a
estaurant and cafe on Jefferson
treet. between Lafitte and G.rod
Jreets, for VIII ;tes. dur ng the year
1914.
mch14-3t JAMES BAND.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

Mr.. Arthur L. Bear S the promot-
er we came ye1y near laying the
inst gator, because you know Elf
Bear S a .awyery OF q card d-str- hu-
ton scheme of the joyous, optim SIC
X nd that sets forth the ideal attfsc-
tions of Covington and makes the
stranger long to be with us. He
makes no charge for the suggest On
and is a benefactor Of the Pr nter,
encouraging home production Ct, the
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

STRAYED-One brown mare shet-
and pony. roach name. From the
Undersigned, on February 1, 1914.
4 liberal reward will be paid for her
recovery. Dorsey Brother, Boga-
.usa. La. mch14
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
CARD OF THANKS.

Court Maid Of Orleans. Daughters
Of Isabella, extend their heartteet
thanks and appreciation to the gen
erous donors and kind Public for
the + ass stance at the series Of card
games given for the benefit Of Camp
Hygeia.
Gratefully,
MAGDALIN BOKENROHk,
Lecturer.
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

FOR 6ALE@A bargain. N.ne-
,lece rosewood finish bedroom set,
$1,000. Apply chas. w. Schmidt.
Ab.ta Spr ngs. m14-lt
LOST-About s'x months ago. one
gold bracelet. Return to st. Tam
many Banking Co. and Saw ngs Bank
md receive reward. m14-tf
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

FOR RENT-One Of most cen
raliy located stores in town. Fixea
0 suit tenant. Gov ngton Bank h
rust Company. rnar14 tf
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
1WOoD FOR SALE.

II you want good stove wood, fat
pine or oak wood, ring up J. Mary
Cooper. phone 396. d2"s'
eovineton. La. feh1o-6mo
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14

FOR SERvICE-Reg stored nam
moth Kentucky jack, Fairbanks w
No. 6O34. Terms: $500 down an
$500 when foal comes. 3. Brunei
St. Tammany farmer., 1914-03-14
bRUNER TALKS
(Cont.nued from first page)

want to help you raise more and bet
ter crops. We want to help you
market these crops when raised.
Any snfo1 mat.on that we have or caa.
obtain that can ass4st you in solYinb
your problems will oe most cheerful
" furnished for the ask ng. You
commun-cat ons Will rece We prompt
attention. l am here to serve You,
anu am always at your comuand.
Yours for the continued success.
of Louisiana,
E. O. BRuNER
Com. Of Agriculture and Ing ton