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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
SATURDAY FEB. 81, FOLLOWING
THE OPENING, Is FARMERS
DAY AND EVERYBODY IS
INVITED TO ATTEND.

Friday evening, Feb. 26 is the date
set for the opening of the Community
Club. The special attention of all citi-
zens of the town and vicinity is called
to this date and the management of the
club would request that that evening
be reserved for the club.
The different rooms will be compile
tely fitted with the equipment neces-
sary to the comfort and enjoyment of
the men of the whole country; the
reading-room will possess the standard
publications of the country and also
the beginning of library, the game
room will furnish entertainment along
the line of chess, checkers, dominos,
pool. billiards, etc., the lounging- room
will be the most comfortable place in
town, and, while the Gym will not be
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
PLEASANT SOCIAL AFFAIR.

The Young Peoples Society of the
Federated Church gave a very enjoy
able social Friday evening Feb. 18th
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Erskine. Nearly fifty guests were
present and from the time foot was
first placed across the threshold, good
cheer greeted you and during the en-
tire evening not dull moment was
The entire home was
thrown wide open to the guests and
wherever you went a merry group was
eager to greet you with hearty well
come to their midst.
1t was an evening strictly given over
|to social purposes there being no
charges, direct or indirct not even for
L the delicious refreshments served at
the close. To the social committee of
the Young Peoples Society and espe'
tcially to Mrs. Harry Brown the chair
| man, and to the host and hostess OF
the evening, are due the highest praise
for the success of the evening. Every
one seemed to be impressed with ths
splendid effort being put fourth by ths
young people and expressed willing
ness to lend hand.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18

John Nuttmann, Harry Fryer, Joe Toe
conni, Ned Schroeder. ~ L. MORGAN
and Henry huffman.
Merle Kohl, one Of the defendant Is
most important witnesses testified as to
the defendant John Nuttmann coming
to Henry Nuttmann. brothers place,
early in October and wanting him to
help him round up his cattle. Merle
was working for Henry and as Henry's
wife was confined at the time Henry
was unable to leave and he let Merle
go along with John.
John and Merle Kohl, according to
the testimony of the latter, rounded up
the cattle of defendant and in the
bunch were several head which belong
ed to others, and he stated that they
tried to cut out the ones which did
not belong to Nuttmann but were not
successful for some time on account of
not being able to find place con-
venient for the purpose.
After trying three times they finally
succeeded in cutting the most of them
out and shortly thereafter they met
Mr.. and Mrs. Hatke who said that
some of their cattle were in the bunch
driven by huffman and Kohl. These
were cut out and then the cattle We're
driven up to Henry Nuttmann IS place
were John staid for the night and in
the morning the two drove the bunch
down TO Johns place on the river,
Witness testified that the cattle in dis
pute were not in the bunch.
The other witnesses put on by the
defense corroborated this testimony
Henry Nuttmann, and J. L. Morgan
his hired man. testified further as to
having seen Frank Hatke driving a
ltbunch Of young cattle towards his place
la short time before this trouble oc'
l'curred which ended in the arrest of
Nuttmann.
The defendant testified to the same
Efacts as Merle Kohl and told Of putting
This calves in weaving pen to wear
them, and that later when he had re
turned home his hired man had told
him that some one had taken som,
Ecattle out of his pasture. He follow
ed them up the next day and met thu
parties who had taken the cattle il
dispute. Nuttmarn's wife testifie,
that the calves alleged to have beel
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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
BAaGED THREE COUGARS.

Vic Olson and Jess Baldwin return
ed last week from cougar hunt on
Meadow creek, bringing in four cou-
gar pelts, one measuring 8 foot and
three 6 foot from tip to tip.
Jess had narrow escape when get
ting the game but came out all right
owing to his being a good shot. One
of the smaller cougars or kittens"
had been shot and Vie was skinning
it while Jess with two of the dogs was
following another trail and succeeded
in freeing the mother cougar. His
first shot pierced the nose of the eat
and brought her to the ground, the
dogs Immediately taking hold for a
fight in dangerous proximity to Bald.
win who was too close to make get
AWAY but one well directed shot finish
the story in favor of the hunter
Sites Enterprise.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
LENToN SERVICES.

Yesterday was known in the religious
world as Ash Wednesday and it begins
the season of Lent, which is the 40
days previous to Easter that the
church, ages ago, set apart as a special
season for the consideration by each
individual of spiritual things and es-
pecially the claims of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Bush announces to the public
the following special Lenten Services
to which he extends a hearty invita-
tion to everybody
Beginning with Friday evening of
this week and continuing every Friday
evening during Lent, there will be a
special service at the Episcopal Church
which will begin at 1880 sharp and con.
tinue for 45 minutes. The beautiful
Litany Service will be said and it will
be followed by short sermon.
The general theme for the series il
The Christianity of the Acts of the
Apostles, and the different sermons
will be grouped around the six lead
ing cities of this interesting book al
follows
Feb. 10, "Jerusalem'' Feb. 26
"Caesarea March 5, Antioch +"
March 70, "'Philippi''; March 10
1tAthens March 26, Rome"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18

put ON the stand and testified as to
the surety company meeting their
on the bond of McKinnon by
paying the amount he was short. Here
upon the state rested.
The defense put on DR.. f. P. Lint,
who was formerly connected with the
Balfour- Guthrie Company at Lewiston,
and who testified as to mistakes made
by the company with which he was
charged while in the office at Lewis
ton, and he also testified as a charac
ter witness. N. Myers, who formerly
worked under McKinnon in the Cotton
wood warehouse was another character
witness. The defendant testified as to
the transactions and urged that he had
turned in more than the amount of the
discrepancy during the year 1913. j
B. Forsman. A. G.. Lustig, Lies, f
Raad, Terry. John II. Forsman and III
Putoff were put on the stand an(
testified as character witnesses.
j l.. Vineyard was the defendants at
torney and B. Anger assisted the prose
cution. The position taken by the de
fense was that the defendant had turn
ed in to the company during the yea
|1913. more than enough to meet tn
shortage. This it was endeavored t.
show by bank statement.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
OPENING OF COMMUNITY CLUB
TO Be FRIDAY evening, FEB. Is

completely equipped at this time, it
will have many of the different pieces
of equipment that go into first class
gymnasium.
The Board of Governors are anxious
for all citizens to thoroughly inspect
the plant and become acquainted with
the aims and ideals of the club and for
that purpose cordially invite all citi-
zens of Grangeville and vicinity and
their families to be their guests at the
club on Friday evening, Feb. 26
The following day, Saturday, has
been designated as Farmers Day. For
the purpose of acquainting the citi-
zens of the adjacent country with the
club and its workings, the club will
keep "open house, all day Saturday
and cordial invitation is extended to
all farmers and their families to be the
guests of the cub that day.
Remember the dates: Friday even
ing Feb. 26, is Opening Night and the
next day is Farmers Day. Come every
one. H. E. Bush, Manager.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
ACCUSED MUST PAY PENALTY
FOR SHORTAGE IN HIS
ACCOUNTS
.EMBEzzLENENT WAS CHARGE
Appropriated Funds of Employer, The
Balfour, Guthrie Co., While in Their
Employment at Cottonwood.

The case of the State VS.. Allan Me
Kinnon resulted in verdict of guilty
on charge of embezzlement, the case
going to the jury about five o'clock
Monday. They were only out about 10
minutes when they arrived at their de-
cision.
McKinnon was charged with the en-
Ibezzlement of approximately $l275.00
from his employers, the Balfour-
Guthrie Company while he was employ
ed by them in their warehouse at Cot
tonwood during the year 1913. The
discrepancy was not discovered until
last fall and McKinnon was unable to
make good the shortage and was ar
lrested. The fact of the shortage was
established by s. Frank Allen, the dis
trict agent of the Balfour- Guthrie Com
lpany. After he testified the state put
F. Raad, John II. Forsman, III. Putoff
IF. Walcer, Frank Thyering, J. M
Willemberg and Steve Trautman, on
the stand. These men are farmers nea1
Cottonwood and testified as to paying
for sacks and that later they were ap
preached for payment and it appears
that the amounts they had paid had
never been credited.
\ These sums were appropriated by
McKinnon as established by the STATE
and found by the jury in their verdicf
land the defendant never accounted fo
lthem. Reinhart Oesau who was tn,
Isuccessor of McKinnon in the ware
fhouse at Cottonwood was the next wit
mess put on the stand and testified a
Ito the shortage. F. E. Grisbane, agen
Of the American Surety Company. wa
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
BowMAN-MEDvED NupT1ALs.

The marriage of Mr.. George Nj.
Medved and Miss Emma Bowman, was
solemnized at the home of the parents
of the groom, MIR. and Mrs. J M. Med
we'd of Nezperce, Monday, the bridal
party consisting of near relatives.
The bride is the estimable daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Bowman,
prominent pioneers of this section of
Idaho and is a young lady of many
womanly traits of character. For the
past several years she mas been deputy
recorder in the auditor IS office and
through her uniform kindness has made
friends all over the county who con
graduate her on her excellent choice
of a husband. Socially, she has been
very popular with the younger set Of
the city and her friends are limited
only by her acquaintance.
The groom is one of the best young
men in the city, coming here four years
Ago from his home town of Nezperce
to accept position in the Free Press
office, he has won place in the hearts
of the citizens of Grangeville to au
extent that we feel as though George
had always lived among us. With
genuine sincerity the writer can say
for integrity, uprightness, and good
citizenship and faithfulness one will
travel far and long in this world be
fore he will find young man hi'
equal and we join their many friends
in wishing to this worthy couple all thu
good things this world provides TO
those so deserving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Medved arrived il
Grangeville Monday evening and wer'
the guests Of honor at an elegant wed
ding dinner at the home of the bride I
parents to which guests to the numbe
of thirty five were. present.
They have taken the Turner cottag
on Main street and will be at home Il
their friends after March first.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
NECESSARY FOR THE TRIAL OF
THE HYE CASE THE COMING
WEEK.
ONE WEEK MORE FOR JURY
Several Gases Continued for the Term
Verdict of 800 for Plaintiff in
Case of Murphy VS.. Brown.

Saturday it was ordered that 80 adj
ditional jurors be drawn from the jury
box of Idaho County to become a part
of the regular panel. The necessity
for this is found in the coming trial of
the Hye case and the jurors are to re-
port on Monday morning.
The jurors who were summoned to
report are:
L. Fl. Kerlee, Thomas B. Galloway
C. w. Mclaughlin, Robert Markham,
l.. G. Adams, Geo. W.. Stephens, Geo.
Simons, Robert Griffith; Howard Nc
Kinley,' William E. Garfield, John A
Powell, w. w. Blackburn, B. II. Abel
F. M. Bowman, George Fem, N. F.
King, C. E. McCulley, N. B. Young, w
j. Harrah, Jake Crooks, William
Badgero, w. J. Braybrook, G. l.. Rice,
d. A. Jordan, M. 8. McMurry, Dave
Pugh, J. M. Foldon, John S. Warden
T. B. Fuller, J. R. Mcconnell, Charles
Holt A. c. Meisner, John R. Tallman
Fred Painter, N. M. Ashbaugh.
Two cases were disposed of since
last week by continuance being con
tinued by agreement, one being Davis
Bros. vs. Stacey, and the other being
Davis Bros. VS.. Samuel Bicklet. Fri
day the case of the State VS.. Deerins
was continued for the term. Deerins
is charged with stealing horses.
The ease of Lola Blanche Murphy We
Walter Lynn Brown, the cause Off &c
CONTINUED on page ~
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
ACTIVITY IN THE TEN MILE CAMP
SMITH BROS. STAMP MILL OPERATES

seventy five tons of milling ore on the
dump and as much more in sight. In
speaking of the values, some times the
best of us are fooled, take for example
the case of mine owner in that camp
who had ton of fair looking ore on the
dump which he wished to dispose of.
After some barterting around he sold
the same to Andy johnson for twelve
dollars a ton. Andy did not feel he
was going to make much out of the
deal but shipped it to the smelter at
Tacoma and received a return of 500
a ton. A nice little cleanup for quick
deal, to say the least.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
MRS. DODGE RESIGNS.

Mrs. Dodge who was electde as sup
erintendent to take the place of Prof.
Staley, has rendered her resignation to
the board and the same has been ac-
cepted, she to be relieved by the first
of the coming month. Mrs. Dodge is
an excellent teacher and well qualified
for the position, in fact her ability
along educational lines is so generally
recognized the state over that she was
rendered position in the Lewiston
Normal and her acceptance of the same
was the cause of her resignation.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
PLENTY DE- ORE ON DUMP AND
MORE IN SIaHT.-SoME NINETY
DOLLAR RETURNS.

Hon. James Surridge came in from
his ranch in the Harpster section Sat
'urday and brings the good news of
activity in the Ten Mile camp. Smith
Bros. owners of the Anaconda and New
York, have placed in operation the five
stamp mill on the Anaconda, running
Through ore from the New York prop
ierty, two miles of recently construct
ed wagon road making transportation
AN easy problem now. They have
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
The Evidence Of Defense.

The witnesses put on the stand for
the defendant to testify in his behalf
were Merlee Kohl. Anil Renegl, Mrs.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18
WIN GAME FROM NEzpERcE.

Those who saw the tie game be-
tween the girls of the local high school
and Nezperce some time ago and which
resulted in victory when the tie was
played off are pleased to learn that
the girls again defeated Nezperce last
Saturday by to 3 score.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-18

The court room was crowded most
of the time during the trial of the
case and great interest was manifested
27 witnesses were subpoenaed by the
state and the defense, and at one stage
of the case one of the witnesses, Mrs.
Frank Hatke took exception to the
questions propounded by w. N. Scales
who appeared as attorney for the de-
fendant
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-06

may generally that there this peninsula some twenty quartz properties quantity development work has been accomplished In work has been considerable and has shown that large good the neigh boOd In other places prospects which the belief that important possibilities than generally suspected
 We have could have shown years ago exception Treadwen and always be remembered that the Treadwe great close the seacOse the means transportation of all questions in Alaska transportation open wealth of the mountains and streams territory. be remembered that all the great strikes The of the rivers did ot caus the presence of the gold gold because the rivers were close get hundreds of other places but those places But than river will be the government old paystreaks pen sula and it will ind many paysreaks further
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-06

mpathes might lie all of admit that for efficiency themselves superior. Cecil admitted this debate with George Sylvester Fatherand time This efficiency which always makes itself evident which aags Japan has shown and particularly the United acquire shaking great struggles NapOeOnic but all Germany the Austria had like youth coming in he frs pride manhoOd's strength,
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The Seward gateway., 1915-05-06
NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE NORTHLAND
ALL SAME FAIRBANKS.

NOME, April 12.-District Attor- ney Saxton attempted to stop the sale of beer at the Kermiss on Saturday night, and in consequence of the fail ure of those in charge of the affair to obey the federal official, Al Nichol- son, the Kermiss bartender, was placed under arrest today on the charge of violating the law. The Kermis was held unde the auspices of the Nome Kennel club, for the purpose of raising funds for the annual sweep stakes. The voting for the Kermiss queen netted the club $2,OOO, and the gross receipts for the evening were S2,35O.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-06

NONIE.-Geo. L. tanley of the Ko- bulk writes that the last carrier from Point Barrow reports the freezing to death of two native women on the trail. They were walking ahead of a dog team in blizzard, became seper- ated from the team and got lost. One is stated to have been the prettiest young halbreed girl born in the North. No very stratling news from the Ko- bulk. Everybody is working and the future looks bright.
The Seward gateway., 1915-05-06
Not Coal Land. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.

Juneau. Alaska. April 27, 1915. NOTICE Is hereby given that Otto Berg strom, of Seward. Alaska, who. on September 10. 1914. made homestead application. No. Ol722. for SEASWh, SWASEh Sec. 22 Wi5NEt. EIbNWA. NW4SEH. NEASWA Section 27, Township N., Range w., Se- ward Meridian. has filed notice of intention to make five year Proof to establish claim to the land above described. before U. $. Com missioner Nj. J. Conroy, at his office at Se- ward. Alaska. on the fifteenth day of June 1915.
 Claimant names as witnesses: Frank l.. Balane
 w A. McPherson
 .. l.. Colwell George Sexton all of Seward. Alaska
 C. B. Walker,
 Register. Date of first publication May 4 1915. Date of last publication June 9. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
NAMED FOUR STEPS
 IN SELF DISCOVERY
Rev. A. L. Tedford Spoke at Y. M
 c. A. Meeting.

An inspiring address on Self Dis covery was given before those present at the mems meeting at the Y. M. c. A. Sunday afternoon by Rev. A. L. Tedford, formerly pastor of the Fed erate1 church in Greeneville and now of the Preston City Baptist church. The meeting was led by General Sec retary Edwin Hill and the orchestra provided music. E. A. Breed, a flute soloist, rendered several selections during the meeting.
 Rev. MT. Tedford read as the scrip ture lesson the story of the prodigal took the topic of his sermon, Self Dis covery, from this story, making prac- tical application of it.
 It is a great and wonderful thing when man comes to the hour of self discovery, he said. Man enters down times in his career. When man comes to that place where he is con- scious of a great need in his life he Is on the first step of entering down into the elemental self. God has to strip the lives of some men before they discover there is a great need. Until man gets to a position where he realizes that he needs something else in his life than he already has there is little hope for the individual. The prodigal son, away from home, hungry and without friends, came to realize need and began to think. There is some hope for a man when he sits down and begins to think over his life, his present condition and what the opportunities for the future were. This is the second step into self dis covery.
 The third step is in the making of a resolution and the last step is ac- tion, or the carrying out of this res olution. Blessed is the man who has the courage to enter a new life that separates him from his old life. No man can measure up to the standard until he first discovers himself. Only as he stands upon his lower self can he understand the great privileges and power God has given him.
 After Rev. MT. Tedford's talk there were several testimonies by those present on their experiences along this line. Next Sunday afternoon the speaker will be Rev. William F. Row ley of the First Baptist church of Willimantic and MT. Hill will endeavor to have special music for the meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-15
SPANISH WAR VETERANS AT ARMORY
Griswod Camp Mo- 6, Had Its Officers Installed by Depart ment Commander Andres and Assistants A. R. Men Made Honorary Members-Banquet Followed the Business-Address by Senator John H. Barnes.

cluded, the company was invited to seats at the four tables which had been arranged at one corner Of the drill shed, with covers laid for 75, and the following menu was served: Escalloped oysters, relishes, cold meats, salads, French rolls. assorted cake. coffee, cigars.
 The guests of honor seated at the head table with Commander Thorpe were the visiting department officers, Senator John H. Barnes, Rev. c. H. Ricketts, Commander Vine $. Stetson of Sedgwick post, electric light depart ment Supt. Stephen J. Kehoe, who was "a member of Roosevelt's Rough Riders, Capt. w. G. Tarbox and Lieut.. Walter H. Simpson of the Fifth Co.,, c. A. C., and Capt. George E. Church of the Third Co.
 During the banqnet hour inspiring music was rendered by an orchestra directed by John P. Swahn. The ta- bles were prettily decorated with cut flowers, with a big basket on the head table. Before the banquet was served grace was said by Rev. MT. Ricketts. The banquet WAS followed by pro- gramme which had to be cut somewhat shorter than was intended because the hour arrived when the Bridgeport ofh- cers had to leave to catch train. The following numbers were carried out: Welcome to G. A. R., Commander Charles Thorpe; remarks, Honorary
 
 partment Commander Charles Andres ; tenor solo. Hail to Our Country and Flag, Department Chaplain George A Turner; address, Friendship, Hon John H. Barnes.
 The evening closed with the singing of America, but just before the gather ing broke up Charles w. Spalding asked permission to say word and when it had been granted said that the 18th of March was a memorable day for him, for it was the day he was born IT years ago, it was about this time he enlisted in the Third Connec- ticut in 1851, and now it was the night when he was given honorary member ship in the Spanish War Veterans.
 The arrangement committee con- sisted of J. A. Hagberg, George A, Turner and Frank Q. Smith, with the refreshment committee consisting of Frank Q. Smith, John Hubbard, J. F, Sautter and James H. Benjamin.