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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
HOME FROM COLLEGE.

John McEvers came over from Mos
cow last week to spend the spring
vacation with friends in Grangeville
and with his folks residing near White
bird. He stayed over to witness the
high school play Monday evening and
then went on to Whitebird, expecting
to return to Grangeville Saturday.
John is one of the most popular young
men that ever graduated from the local
school and judging from all reports he
is duplicating that record in his work
at the university. He is taking law
course and will graduate there next
year. His countless friends in Idaho
county are indeed pleased to learn of
his rapid advancement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Baker R. B., Baker Mrs. Eddie,
Boozer Rev. Myron, Brown Myron,
Brown Ernest, Rush Rev., DAILY Mrs. B.
F., Dearing James, Fisk (Fish) Mrs. R.
H., Freeman John c., George eager,
Hall Mrs. Lizzie NJ, Kane H. c., Ker-
nan Miss Clara, Laughter G. ", Miller
Mrs. Ethel, Moore J. j., McCollins Mr.,
Owens David, Paulsen S., Perkins P. c.,
Peterson Mrs. s. E., Povlock Mrs,
Schwartz Harry H., Wood j. NJ, Rasp-
perry w. A., Smith Mrs. j. P. (2),
Snow H A., Teyson Carl, Turner Will
mot, Wilson j. Arthur. When calling
for the above please say advertised. u
April 16, 1914. Lloyd A. Wisener
postmaster. @
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
CLEVER WINDOW DISPLAY.

An Easter display window at the
Penwell & Priddy store occasioned no
little comment and favorable criti-
cism this week. An old hen with
several little goslings, feeding upon
"a miniature field of real grass attract
ed the attention of hundreds of persons
passing by the store. The goslings
have increased in size and animation
perceptibly during the few days they
have been on exhibition.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

The county commissioners, Nate
Pettibone, John Rice and John Long,
have been in session at the court house
this week in what has proved to be the
shortest regular session in the history
of the present board s term. The SEES
sion closed today, after convening Mon
day. A number of matters of public
interest were attended to, all of which
will be reviewed in the report of the
boards proceeding in next week Is
Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
MAY MOVE TO MONTANA.

J. w. Hockersmith, one Of the we'll
known ranchers of the Plains section
across the Salmon river, left the first
o. the week for Conrad, Montana, and
may decide to move to that country
to make permanent home. He was
accompanied by G. R. Peterson who re-
sides at Conrad. "Wes' is one of the
most progressive residents of the Plains
country and it is to be hoped that he
continues to reside in Idaho county and
be one of us.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
DANCE TOMORROW NIGHT.

The Pythian Sisters annual After
Easter ball is to be given tomorrow
evening at Schmadeka's g hall and indi-
cations are that large crowd will be
in attendance. The dances given by
the Pythian Sisters are always accord
ed good patronage and tomorrow
evenings ball promises to be one Of the
most pleasant of the many affairs
which, this organization has promoted.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
KODAK CLUB ELECTS.

At meeting of the Kodak club held
Yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Ed Abrahamson the following Of
ficers of the club were elected: Mrs.
A. w. Turner president, Mrs. Ed
Abrahamson vice president, Mrs. T. E.
Edmundson secretary, Mrs. Ed Cawley
treasurer and Mrs Eli Ingram reporter.
The next meeting of the club will be
had at the home of Mrs. Edmundson on
May 20.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
VISITORS FROM w1NoNA.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. M. Atwood and son,
of Winona, were among the out of town
.olks who came to Grangeville Monday
to be present at the production of ga
College Town. the high school play
given that evening. They were i'm
mensely pleased with the play, in which
their son, Pittman, prominent member
of the Glass of IA, had one of the lead
ing parts.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
GOES TO MONTANA.

John Gotzinger left this morning for
Montana to join the Idaho county
colony of homesteaders over around
Valentine. If John makes as good a
farmer as he has miller there is no
questioning the success that will follow
his efforts in his new home. Dave
Wall, Harry Dobner and John Brown
will leave this week for Valentine,
Montana, with a car of goods and
stock. The boys are the remainder of
a large Idaho colony going to the new
land of promise and we join with Their
many friends in wishing for them a
full measure of success.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
UNION WORKER HERE.

Riley Rice, the thrifty westside
farmer and staunch democrat was in
the city last Saturday on business con-
nected with the Farmers Union of
which organization he is q prominent
member. Riley says they are all en-
joying prosperity over there and the
only kick they have is due to the small
sum that is available for road work
this year, due to an error in making
the levy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
DEMONSTRATE NEW ROAD DRAG

Jimmie Lyttle's new road drag was
advantageously employed Saturday on
some Of the principal streets of the
city when a pratical demonstration of
the implement was had. The drag
works to perfection and if properly
used ought to solve the problem of
good roads in this country. On num-
ber of the streets Of the town good
grade was established which can be
permanently maintained with little
work occasionally during the summer
Jimmie doesn t claim the inventorshiI
of the drag but he insists that if it il
used on the roads often enough it will
be great help in maintaining better
highways.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
\ EASTER WEDDING.

.ames ii. Brownell of Spokane and
's 1oldie Fray of Grangeville were
',ied Easter Sunday at the home of
bride s parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.
['5 west of town, by Rev. Jinnett.
II bride and groom left Monday
uing for Spokane where they will
40 tnelr future home. Mr.. Brownell
popular young business man of
Aane while his bride is a we'll
"n young lady Of Grangeville. She
1eriy attended the local schools but
rev years past has been residing
Spokane.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
BASKET SOCIAL ANNOUNCED.

Miss Montgomery, teacher at the
Sunnyside school north of town and a
number of the patrons of that district,
were in the city Saturday trading and
making arrangements for basket
social to be held at the school house on
the evening of Saturday, April IS. A
splendid program has been prepared
and everybody is invited to attend and
bring baskets.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
WILL SUPPORT TEAM.

G. w. Greenough, who is postmaster,
legal light and manager of the baseball
team at Cottonwood, was county seat
visitor on business Tuesday. Mr..
Greenough says that the westside town
is keeping up its reputation for pro-
gressiveness by subscribing approxima-
tely $50 per week to support base
ball team during the summer. Like
local fans, he says, the Cottonwood
boosters are favoring strictly home
talent aggregation this year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
OPEN MARKET MONDAY.

Clyde Hamill announces that his new
meat market in the VonBerge building,
in the room formerly occupied by
Harry Dobner, will be open and ready
for business next Monday. He had
hoped to greet his patrons on Saturday
but on account of the non-arrival of
some of his fixtures he will not be
ready to supply meat to the hungry
public until Monday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
PLEASANT CARD PARTY.

A very pleasant evening at cards
was enjoyed at the Masonic hall last
Friday evening by jolly crowd Of
town folks. At late hour dainty
and appetizing luncheon was served at
the tables. High honors for the even
ing's play went to Mr.. Murray Moore
and Mrs. Mark Robinson, while John
Rothlisberg, after q hard chase, landed
the consolation prize.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
DEATH OF LITTLE BABE.

Aaron, the infant son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George E. Wilkin died last Fri
day of pneumonia after an illness OF a
few days. The little one was buried
Saturday in the Prairieview cemetery.
Rev. James A. Hedges conducting the
services. The whole community sympa-
thizes with the parents in their loss.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
NEW BAND ON THE JOB.

The first rehearsal of the newly or
ganized band was held Tuedsay even.
ing at the Red Mems hall when some
20 virtuosoes and budding musicians
under the direction of DIR. Riggs, start
ed off auspiciously and from indica-
tions the organization will be ready for
public concerts within a few weeks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
GEO. ALK1RE's DAUGHTER DIES.

Word was just received that Eva,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Alkire,
had died in the Occur d'Alenes. No
particulars were given. The funeral
will be held Thursday, at 200 O'Clock,
at John Day. Rev. Knox Of Grange
Vile will preach the sermon.-White-
bird Sun.
The remains reached Grangeville last
night and were taken to John Day this
morning.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
CHANGE OF ROUTE SCHEDULE.

Effective at once the carriers on the
rural routes from the Grangeville post
office will depart at 1880 in the morn.
ing and arrive in the evening at 4:30.
This is half hour earlier than formerly
and the change was made necessary on
account of the condition Of the roads
ct this time Of the year.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
Is HORSE SHOW ADVOCATE.

E. G. Dahl came in from his ranch
north of town Tuesday to look after
some business matters. He has most
of his crop in, the rain the early part
of the week delaying him slightly. In
speaking of the horse show Mr.. Dahl
said he was very favorable to the same
and considered such an affair great
advantage to the country.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
ArpA1aN TO "DREss UP" TOWN
and ENCOURAGE CIVIC I'M
|pRovEMENTs ANNOUNCED.
|G PARK At HALLS GROVE
mbers of Civic Club Outline Busy
nmmer's Work and Elect Officers
for Ensuing Year.

broad program OF municipal i'm
gements, far-reaching in scope and
bic benefit, which has for its ulti-
E object the identifying of Grange
and to further enhance the pres
Of the city as place to live and
kper is that outlined by the Civic
B and announced this week.
mong the enterprises and good work
be inaugurated and conducted by
active organization of many of the
IS most progressive and influential
es Flower Show, to be conducted
fall, cleaning up and beautifying
Us Grove to provide a pleasure park
the coming summer; presenting an
borate musical and comedy produc
], the famous "County Fair" in
e, which is to be staged by local
! mt under the direction of the Book
(ertainment Company; the purchase
BOO trees to be planted this spring,
other commendable and highly
bable plans.
Everybody Plants Trees.
he young trees have already been
chased and are being distributed
png the school children of the vicini-
A tree is given to every boy or girl
D will promise to plant it.
he Flower Show is to be given with
Fiew Of emphasizing the fact that
wers can be grown to advantage on
mas Prairie and to encourage the
with of all kinds of flowers and
age in the yards and lawns through
the city. Suitable prizes are to be
prded and it is planned to make the
Fer carnival quite an event each
y. Further details of the show will
announced by the ladies soon.
Beautify Halls Grove.
he plan to create q summer park at
us Grove means that the band
nd will be repaired ready for public
Pcerts this summer, seats and tables
! be put up and electric lights in
lled and nature aided in every pos
le way in making this little beauty
i attractive and inviting to recrea-
p seekers.
The County Fair" an entertain
pt OF music and comedy requiring 20
~ persons in the cast, has been pre-
ted in various towns in the state
past winter always with fine sue
8 and with the excellent talent avail.
in Grangeville the coming produc-
= here may well be waited with an.
pation of something in the theatri.
line bit out Of the ordinary. The
Pceeds from this entertainment are to
used IN civic work.
Club Officers Named.
At the clubs meeting last week the
lowing officers were elected for the
ulng year: Mrs. Mark Robinson
'sident; Mrs. G. A. Johnston, first
e president; Mrs. E. G. Spedden
ond vice president and parliamentary
aer; Mrs. l.. F. R. Rice, secretary
y Mrs. Henry Telcher, treasurer.
Inc club, continues to increase, botl
membership and interest, and aside
pm the program of work here out
ed, much good has already been ac
aphshed for the public benefit. Tht
- year book for '14-'1 is to be is
~ soon and the organization look
ward to a prosperous and interesting
ar.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
MEET AT METHODIST CHURCH.

The first services of the newly Fed
Grated church Presbyterian-M -Methodist)
will be held next Sunday, April 10 in
the Methodist church. Mr.. Hedges will
conduct the services, preaching at II
a. m. and 8 p. m. The two Sunday
schools will meet just as usual. The
public is cordially invited to worship
with US.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16
Her Life For You

~ HE has lived her life you given you best
to your rest,
Done without sacrificed
And waited
She has lived you,
Tender and sublime.
What have to pay?
Maybe in her hair and heart gray Is creeping
She has lived her life for her loves
Saved and skimped to make ends meet
Planned and dreamed away.
She has lived life you
What have you to pay?
What have give now? Have thought
Have you dreamed and planned 1t
Measured with
Heaping full
OF the things a
Glad beautiful?
She has lived her life for down through years.
Patient faithful trusting, smiles tears
Waited, wondered, sung and borne
Yielded suffered, bled-
She has lived her life you
Since the day wed.
Baltimore
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1914-04-16

Jimmie Cavendish, rah-rah boy,
Pittman Atwood; Tad Cheseldine, the
college cut-up, Mac Leonard, Leviticus,
the ace of spades, Hugh Taylor; Pro-
fessor Senacharrib Popp, the chair Of
philology, Roger Hill; Scotch McAlis-
Continued on page ~
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
GETTYSBURG Man Hurt.

Gettysburg Alderman VIM. School
and Peter Engle figured in an automo-
bile accident in which Engel was bad
~ injured. His collar bone and sever
al ribs We're broken. In coming from
LeBeau School and Engel were at
tempting to climb a steep hill with the
automobile in the dark. A horseman
preceded them, and Engle had to back
down the hill to take another start.
School stepped out of the car to light
it and Engle, in backing. went over a
12-foot ditch and was pinned under the
car. Alderman School and the horse
man went to the assistance of Engel.
and with much difficulty eXtricated
MIN. He vas frightfully injured. but
will live. Had School remained in the
car it is certain both would have been
badly injured. if not killed. The acct
dent occurred far away from any
house on the Indian reservation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
Good croo in Codinuton County.

MISUNDERSTANDING, which was
we'll underway. has been stopped by
rain. C%odington county will have a
good average crop; the yield is not up
to early expectations when the condi-
,tions and prospects were the very best,
but an investigation reveals the fol-
lowing yields: Barley. Is to 20 BUSH
els per acre. Wheat, s to 20 bushels
Nos. 2 and 3. Oats. 4 to Is bushels per
acre. The fax is not being threshed
as yet, the acreage is small, but the
crop is good. The observations Of an
other party are as follows: Macaroni
wheat, 6 to Is bushels per acre. Some
No. 1. but most Of it will run 2 and 3.
Oats average 80 bushels per acre. in
1913 oats ran from 30 to SO pounds
per bushel. Wheat is running from 5
to o5, averaging about 10 bushels per
acre. Barley will average rs bushels
per acre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
Woman Killed by Fall.

Sioux Falls.-A fall sustained while
going to religious services caused the
death O. Mrs. William Sigmund, wife
of a resident Of Jerauld county. The
woman was 90 wears of age, and is
survived by her husband and six
children. Prior to moving to Jerauld
county six years ago the family re-
sled at Parkston. The fall was an ap-
~parently trivial one, and not until the
next day did she feel its bad effects.
when she complained of severe pains
in the back and side. 1t developed
that the shock of the fall broke a
blood vessel. causing an internal slow
hemorrhage. When surgeons were
called in she had become SO weakened
that it was deemed inadvisable to per-
form an operation.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
NO 100000 IN BANK
DAkOTHN SEEKING WIFE TELLS
FANTASTIC TALE IN CHI.
CAGO.
HAPP OF THE STATE
What 10 Going On Here and There
That is Of Interest to the Read
ers Throughout South Dako-
ia and Vicinity.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Sioux Falls.-"Not a cent. all a nine
dream was the answer which the Of
flcials Of the Commercial National
bank OF Wagner wired to a Chicago
newspaper IN answer to an inquiry as
&c the truth of the claim of Thomas
Evans, a South Dakota man, that he
had 500, 900 deposited in the bank.
Evans is the nan who, during the
past year. has visited several cities
III the east and announced that he was
a wealthy ranchman who was search
lag for a wife. He recently appeared
III Chicago and told a fantastic tale
0 himself and his Importance in
South Dakota. He told a Chicago
newspaper that he had three ranches
IN South Dakota, a big general mer-
cilandise store at Greenwood, Yankton
indian agency, and a 70-acre farm in
western Illinois. He stated that now
that he had made his pile he wanted
10 retire. and had visited Chicago for
the purpose of getting a wife. He is
quoted as saying:
| uOH care III she IS b DiOn0e OF
brunette and don't want any woman
with money. If she's about my age,
AZ, or under, it will be all right. and
| don't mind if she is a widow-that is,
providing she hasn't too many chill.
dren. She won't have to do a lick Of
work the rest Of her days.
Instead of owning a big general
merchandise store at Greenwood, his
place of business there is a little can
dy store.
On a prior occasion when Evans in
vaded the east and announced to the
world that he wanted a wife he in
duced a 19-year-old girl to amrry him
in the east, in spite of the fact that
he already had a wife at Greenwood.
The authorities DOL the matter up
and the result was that Evans was Civ
en a short short term in Jail upon be-
ing convicted Of bigamy. Now he is
looking for another wife.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
Fourth REGIMENT Band at Fair.

Huron.-The Fourth Regiment band
Of the South Dakota National Guards
Of Watertown will this year fill its
ninth annual engagement as the off
cial band Of the South Dakota State
fair during the week September IA
to Is. This musical aggregation un-
der the leadership of Bandmaster Will
Peck. has than a South Dakota
reputation for its efficiency. having
been the official band at many politi-
cal and lodge gatherings Of this and
other states, There will be thirty
pieces in the band during state fair
week. Music will be literally fur
nished at all races, both during the
great auto race meet on Monday. the
opening day. and between races and
heats during the following days Of
the fair.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
Land Brinos $2o5 an Acre.

Beresford.- Prices of $165 and s2O5
were received in recent sales of farm
land near Beresford. which are close
to the record for the highest prices
paid an acre for land in South Dakota.
One Of the pieces, consisting Of so
acres OF a farm belonging to Charles
Carlson, sold for the lowest of the
two figures. The other parcel, bring
ing 1906 an acre, consisted of 81 acres
and was improved. Exclusive Of the
improvements. 1t was estimated that
the land itself sold for approximately
t1S5 an acre.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
Hog Cholera Cure.

Pferre.-Prompt emergency service
in securing hog cholera virus from the
state laboratory at Bookings has been
provided for by a modification of the
regulations for issuance of virus by
the state live stock sanitary commits
sion. The old regulations required a
formal written order on a special
form to be sen in before any virus
would be issued. and this tool time.
The modification of the regulations al
lows DR.. Lipp. at the head of that de-
partment at Brookings. to make ship
ments on telephone or telegraph or
der. with the provision that the for
NAL written order must at once follow
the wire order. This change is expect
ed to be used only in emergency cases.
and its purpose is to help out in such
cases only, and not be used as a reg
ular method OF ordering.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
ALFALFA INCREASING
BROWN COUNTY HAS A LARGER
ACREAGE OF ALFALFA THAN
A YEAR AGO.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
from the Capital City, the Various
State institutions and from
Many Different Parts of
the Sunshine State.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

"coieth newspaper I mon News service
Aberdeen.-H. +. Patterson Of the
South Dakota Better Farming %associa-
ton Of Aberdeen, estimates that the
acreage soWn to alfalfa in Brown
county has been increased during the
past twelve mouths from about 1000
acres to $500 acres. During the same
period. the acreage planted TO corn
has increased from $4,000 to 60 900
acres, and the potato acreage has in
creased about 5000 acres. The asso-
citation has devoted it's efforts quite
largely to inducing farmers to raise
more corn, potatoes and alfalfa, and to
building silos and raising more live
stock, and Mr.. aPtterson is very
much gratified owe the showing al
ready made. 1t is estimated the com
bined value of the new crops in the
county is $765.150. OF course, this is
not all new wealth, as the land now in
alfalfa or corr or potatoes would
have produced some crop in any event,
but the progress made in diversified
farming, and the fact that the crops
are paying we'll. encourage the asso-
citation and the Aberdeen business
men who are backing it financially.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1914-09-11
AMENDMENTS NUMBERED.
Secretary Of State Places Number Op-
pOSite Each RI

Plerre.-A AS the new law in regard to
what shall be upon the ballots for con.
stitutional amendments and referred
laws has cut the statments down to a
point where it will be hard for the av.
erage voter to know Just what he is
voting upon. the secretary Of state in
arranging the sample ballots has Civ.
en- each proposition a number. and all
OF n propositions will be placed up.
on the ballot under the same number
as IN the sample, and if the voter
cares 70 vote upon any particular prop
osltlon II he familiarizes himself with
the lumber of that proposition on the
ballot he will know Just what he is
voting on through the number sys
tenn.