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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
CLUB ELECTED OFFICERS WED.
Officers of Last Year Retained-Cluh
Favors Arbitration of r. r. Troubles.

The annual election of officers was,
held at the commercial club meeting
Wednesday of this week at which time
the officers who have so faithfully
served the club the past year were
unanimously reelected. The following
is the list:
President, s. A. Anderson.
First Vice President, w. w. Brown.
Second President, M. II. Hatta-
baugh
SECRETARY Treasurer, Frank VanDe-
venter.
Governing Board, Frank McGrane,
j. p. Eimers, L. M. Harris, G. A. Brans-
combe and j. Frank Sims.
The matter of the threatened strike
of the railroad employees was discussed
at considerable length and the follow
ing resolution favoring arbitration was
passed without dissenting vote.
Having been informed through the
press that certain differences of opinion
exist between the railroad companies
of the United States and their en-
ployes, regarding hours of labor and
compensation for overtime, as express
ed through the various unions of train
men recently, we the Commercial Club
of Grangeville, Idaho, in regular ses-
, sion assembled, while not conversant
with the details or points of difference,
yet fully aware from past experiences
and the history of the privations and
sufferings inflicted on the individual,
and the expense, loss and damage sus-
tained by the industrial and CONNER
cial business generally during and fol-
lowing a strike of such magnitude and
affecting our entire transportation. sys-
tenn as may take place unless the diff
fernces are amicably adjusted, do there
for suggest, recommend and strongly
urge each and both sides of this con-
troversy, and each corporation, union
and individual of either side, to do all
in their power to cooperate for the
common good of themselves and of the
commercial, industrial and other lines
of activity, and to that end to submit
their differences to competent COM
mite or board of arbitration, that such
details and points of difference may be
amicably and fairly adjusted in spirit
of Justice and cooperation.
And to the end that our earnest
desires and the action herein taken be
known, it is directed that copies of this
resolution be furnished to the press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
NEWS RECEIVED IN GRANGE
WILLIE FRIDAY-MADE APPLI-
CATION FOR RELEASE ON
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
LAST WEEK

Word received by Sheriff Lafe Yates
last Friday from DR.. Givens, head of
the state institution for the insane at
Orofino, Idaho, notified him that
George w. Goode, recently incarcerated
had escaped and was at large. Up to
the present writing no information has
been received as to his whereabouts.
The escape followed habeas corpus
proceedings instituted by Goode to pro-
cure his release last week before Judge
Edgar G. Steele at Orofino, and after a
hearing before the court George was
ordered to be returned to the asylum
and his escape was made after he was
taken back.
The Orofino Tribune states what was
testified to at the proceedings and
makes few comments almost in the
nature of criticism, which are evidently
honestly made if not in complete ac-
quaintence with all the facts: In part
the Tribune has the following to say:
George Goode, on the hearing of a
writ of hebeas corpus, told his story
with open, manly frankness. He told
of having been intoxicated three or
four times during the last two years
and that with these exceptions he had
clean life
"He further testified that he is a
believer in spiritualism. He testified
further that the principles and practices
of Christian Science, Shelton s Fellow.
ship and New Thought, have many
things in common with spir;tualism
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
MAJORITY IN favor
OF ERECTION OF
ELEVATORS
MEETING OF FARMERS AT /. o. o.
F. HALL SATURDAY WAS
WELL ATTENDED.
LOOKS LIKE AN ELEVATOR
Question Was Put to Vote of Those
Present-Committee of Farmers
Union Now Has Matter in Charge.

good representation of the farm
ers of the community and the business
men of Grangeville met at the |. o. O.
F. hall last Saturday afternoon for the
purpose of considering the matter of
erecting an elevator in Grangeville.
To test the sentiment of the audience
as being in favor of an elevator, the
question was put to vote of those pres
ent and majority put themselves ON
record as favoring the construction of
an elevator this year.
The matter of formulating plans in
this regard was then referred to a com
mittee consisting of the trustees of the
local Farmers Union who now have
the matter in charge and will conduct
an investigation along the needs of the
community, plans for financing and
other matters that are concerned. As
yet there has been no report for publi-
cation as to the results of the commit
tee.
The view is expressed that although
an elevator will undoubtedly be, erect
ed, the same will be used in connection
with the warehouse, for the reason that
although the majority favor the eleva-
tor method of handling grain in bulk,
yet there will be q number that will
sack their grain. Some will be forced
to sack their grain on account of not
having graineries on their place in
which to store it. Again combines will
necessitate the use of sacks where
farmers use that method of harvesting
and, threshing their grain in the field.
The elevator however is practically
assured. The quite general move among
the farmers over the prairie and else
where in the grain belt of the north
west will make it practicable for a
general change from the method of
handling grain in sacks to the bulk
method, which has been the greatest
drawback. Another feature that has
made the warehouse system hard to dis
pense with is the raising of so many
different varieties of wheat and other
grains. In this regard a warehouseman
made the statement to the writer that
there are about twenty different kinds
of wheat raised up on the prairie, be-
sides many varieties of oats and bar
| ley. OF course with the elevator and
method of handling grain in bulk, the
number of varieties will be cut down
Some of the several varieties could bt
garded and are graded as one grade Of
wheat. There is no difficulty how
ever that cannot be easily worked ou
in changing from the wareshous,
method of handling to the bulk system
even in view of the fact that the Gus
tom of the trade will require certain
amount of the grain, especially feet
oats and barley to be sacked.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
SENIOR CLASS PLAY
WAS VERY
GOOD
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM FILL
ED BY A WELL PLEASED
AUDIENCE.
PRESENTED monday EVENING
Was Mirth Provoking Comedy With
Thousand Interesting and Funny
Situations.

"The Hoodooo, senior class play,
staged Monday evening at the high
school auditorium, before a large and
appreciative audience which filled the
room, proved to be an excellent pro-
duction with the necessary comedy to
keep the audience in. laughter most of
the time. 1t scored as great a success
as any high school play in the past,
which in itself would speak well, and
was well adapted to the work of young
actors and actresses being spiendldiy
adapted as a high school class play pro-
duction.
One good feature of the play permit
ted the long list of characters and each
and every part to be leading part
and the comedy in every line was pro-
ducive of hearty laughter. The play
abounds in amusing situations from the
beginning to the end of the last act.
To Prof. and Mrs. Rice great praise is
due in directing the production and IN
interpreting the various parts to make
them more effective. In the work OF
amateurs the directing end is very I'M
portant and requires great ability.
Special scenery for the acts was pre-
pared with the assistance of Mr.. IRA
kau and the stage settings were very
appropriate. The young people had
their lines well memorized and there
was no halt in the dialogue to break
the effect of an amusing situation.
Costuming to aceentuate the character
izations of the various parts added TO
the effectiveness. Specialtles between
acts made the wait for change OF stage
settings less tiresome. The act, MISS
Lily White and Mr.. Snowfall, colored
specially, the two using as a musical
number, "Can't You Hear Me Calm
Caroline, proved to be pleasing sur
prise when the two revealed their lden,
tity as Master Reese Hattabaugh and
Alfred Parsons. Gladys Robinson also
gave a musical number, "My Doll
.Jerusha,, which revealed the fact that
the young lady. has not only splendld
voice but a stage presence that wins
an audience.
The Play and Characters.
Nothing would have happened mao
il not been for the fact that Brighton
Early, who was represented by FRANK
Atwood became inmeshed in the GOOD
graces of Miss Amy Lee, imper'
sonated by Miss Myrtle Fuller, and tne
Joint affections by agreement OF the
narties was to merged in marriage
RIGHT here we will mention that Mr
Atwood displayed some ability IN ac.
| ing that is above the average TOT an
amateur, and due credit also must pe
given to Miss Fuller, who was iuiiy a.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06

charming as her intended husband
thought she was.
But to continue, the bridal party was
to be at the home of Mrs. Pennington
Shine, this part being splendidly re-
presented by Miss Annie Norwood, and
being the mother of the bride to be.
Here at this lady's home the guests,
invited and unlimited, gathered to cele-
brate the nuptials. Among the guests
were charming ladies, Mrs. Ina Kiln
ger, a widow who was facinating in
deed; Miss Doris Ruffles, the bride s
maid of honor; Miss Longnecker, kit
tenish spinster and Miss Gwendolyn
Perrington-Shine, who tried to do as
her mamma wished, being respectively
interpretated by Miss Bessie Coyne,
Miss Helen Dobner, Miss Dora Knorr
and Eunice McEntee, each of these
young ladies doing splendid justice to
their parts.
Billy Jackson, a heartbreaker, which
revealed Mr.. Dennis Howard in new
role of a flirtacious smasher who en-
meshed himself simultaneously in the
hearts of three o. these guests above
named, Mrs. Ina Klinger, the facinaJ-
ing widow, Miss Doris Ruffles and Miss
Gwendolyn Perrinton-Shine. This in
forms the reader that Dennis is right
there as q heart snatcher and if he pur-
sues the same arts followed in his stage
career in every day life, Grangeville s
young elegibles had better look to their
honors.
Of course we almost forget that Mrs
Klinger was the parent of rather
wise child, also an invited but not al
together welcome guest, whose wise
wisdom of tender years caused some
embarrassment to guests, especially to
Billy Jackson, whose flirtacious traits
were well reported by this precocious
infant, acted by Miss Gladys Robinson
who captivated the audience with some
splendid acting deserving of grea,
praise. The wise infant exacted toll
for secrecy.
Trouble and the Professor Arrive.
Perhaps the situations would have
been more happy for the groom, Brigh,
ton EARLY, had it not been for the ar
rival of his kinsman, Professor Spig
got, an authority on Egypt, intellec,
tually and hieroplyphicaly represented
bv Homer Eimers, who proved to be
some scholastic But the professor
must be forgiven for he brought a big
bundle of fun with him in the person
of his son ''Hemachus Spiggot, noto
rious as an awful cut-up among the
girls at the Drinkwater U, James Yates
drolly and hun.orously keeping the
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
DEATH OF F. ]. CoLGRovE.
Idaho Boy Had Enlisted for European
War Service.

Fred J. Colgrove, son of James H.
Colgrove, pioneer merchant and post
master of Orogrande, Idaho, died March
"a of typhoid fever at Lethbridge, Al
bera. He is survived by his parents,
sister Catherine, and brother Lee, of
orogrande, and another brother, Will
liam H. Colgrove of Spokane.
Burial was at Spokane March 30, and
services were conducted from the Turn
bull undertaking parlors, interment be-
ing at Riverside Park cemetery, Rev.
G. HI. Chrisman officiating. The par
ents of the boy came from Orogrande
to attend the funeral.
About December Is Mr.. Colgrove en-
listed in the 18th Overseas battalion,
Scottish regiment making up at Leth-
ridge. They were to be in training un-
til July l, when they would have been
sent to the front in France.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
WORK ON SALMON river ROAD
TO Be COMMENCED 18TH OF april

accident which he recently suffered
from, made trip up the river the first
of the week and looked over the road.
1t was decided to begin work about a
mile above White Bird at this time as
it would be more practical and of more
benefit than elsewhere. The tools and
equipment arrived some time ago and
are now stored at White Bird awaiting
the arrival of the convicts, fifty of
whom will be brought from the state
prison so as to arrive on the ground
about the middle of the month.
Engineer Hazard who is an army
engineer and has been connected with
government projects in times past, such
as the Roosevelt project in Arizona, has
been in charge of road work for some
time and is a man well qualified to have
charge of work with difficult problems
such as occur ON the river road.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
COW ELK WITH CALF.

Allen o. Hess who returned to
Grangeville the latter part of last week
from his ranch near higgins where he
has been engaged in dong spring work.
While down there Mr.. Hess saw a
pretty sight. He was up on bluff
when the elk cow and her young calf,
apparently a recent arrival, came out
of the brush not over three hundred
yards from him and were apparently
not aware of Mr.. Hess presence. This
was undoubtedly one of the elk that
were placed on the Seven Devil IS re-
serve last fall. Several have been seen
around higgins this spring having been
driven down by deep snow to better
range.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
GEORGE COODE ESCAPED FROM
INSANE ASYLUM AT OROF|NO

That there are about 100000 spiritua-
lists in the United States, and that the
other kindred religions have many more
Mr.. Goode answered all questions
frankly. He testified that he had been
in the asylum before, but had been
there illegally and only for a few days
each time
''The testimony of Goode was not
denied. ar. Horswill, the only expert
who heard all of the testimony, testi-
fled that George Goode was sane. Doe
tors Fairly and Morris, who did not
hear the testimony, gave their opinions
that Mr. Goode was not sane. DIR.
Givens, who did not testify, stated ex-
ira judicially that George Goode was
insane and much weight was given to
this opinion.
"The question of intoxication is not
material as Mr.. Goode was not COM
mitted under the inebriate act. The
only question than on which Goode
could have been declared insane was on
his belief in spiritualism. Most of the
courts in the United States which have
passed upon the question have held that
belief in spiritualism is not an insane
deluson.
"Goode testified to the judiciary
proceeding in the matter of his COM
mitment. If the testimony given by
Mr.. Goode in the matter of his commit
ment is true (and it was not denied)
then any one, sane or insane may be
committed to the asylum.
of Goode is detained at the asylum,
who is safea
"This case is of great Importance to
the people and merits their serious con-
sideration.
"The report is current today that
Goode escaped last night"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
|HK City CAMP IS ACTIVE AND
QUIET MINING BOOM IS ON
MARCH WEATHER REPORT

me maximum temperature for the
month was sc on the 10th. the mini.
mum being II on the 22nd. Total pre.
cipitation for the month was 3.53 inches
and the greatest in "a hours was .S5 ON
the END. 20.5O inches of snow fell
during the month but none remained on
the ground melting almost as soon as
1t had fallen. The number of DAYS
with .Ol inches of precipitation were
l3. 10 days were clear, part cloudy
and III cloudy. Comparison with form
er years from 1912 as to maximum and
minimum temperature, precipitation
and snowfall. shows as follows.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
CnsE WAS BADLY INJURED

ING tba VI y 5ne horses being used in haul
70 tba e piaeer p.at mining machinery down
Fo,t hilbert placers on the South
Dr.. Pa az the veterinary hospital of
fell ogne for treatment. The animal
suit t .1e steep side hill and as a re-
lenotb nole about Is inches or more in
doctor bas has torn open in the flank. The
close mn aaa ). TO take many stitches to
animal i 'ne wound and although the
from the very sore and badly swollen
the exns,. injury is doing nicely under
psf' care of Mr.. Pogue.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
sTATE ENGINEER HAZZARD AR
RIVED THIS WEEK AND Is GO
ING OVER GROUND-5O CON-
VICTS WILL DO WORK.

The work on the Salmon river road
which the state has been contemplating
doing this spring will, be commenced
abont the middle of this month, Engi'
neer Hazard of the State Highway
Commission having arrived this week tc
take active charge. 1t is proposed by
the state to spend seven or eight thous
and dollars and this with five thousand
dollars the county agrees to expend viii
do considerable towards getting the
road in shape. Engineer Hazard, il
company with Commissioners Pettibont
and Long, Commissioners Rice not be
ING in the party because of the serious
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
The Spigott Family Game.

Continued on page A.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06

A. M. Reynolds, assistant cashier of
the Bank of Sites, was in town last
week. 1t is understood that Mr.. Rey-
nolds will shortly announce his oandi-
dacy for the nomination of county
treasurer subject to the viii of the re-
publican voters at the coming primary.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06
Forget 1t

If friend has been disloyal
TO You in your hour of need,
Then it is you should be royal,
In your character and deed
Just forget it.
If you have been made fool of,
By some willy-nilly maid,
Or have truckled, as tool of
Some insidious renegade
Just forget it.
If neighbor has been cruel,
Casting slander on your name,
Hold your peace, and add no fuel,
BY your anger, to the flame
Just forget it.
If you have, through some disaster,
Lost thousand, more or less,
DO not let misfortune master
All the powers that you possess
Just forget it.
If you have been basely living,
On the desert wastes of sin,
Know that God is all forgiving,
And nobler life begin
Just forget it.
10 suggestions of the devil
DO not give the slightest heed;
Answer every act of evil
With generous, kindly deed
Then forget it.
Kansas City Journal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-04-06

audience in roars of laughter by the
well meant evidences of filial affec-
tion to both of his parents and the calm
precision of his statements which re-
vealed an intellectual polish that could
never be scared by every day life. To
break the thread of the story it is per-
missable to assert that James Yates
covered himself with honor in his part.
Again the troubles might not have
happened had not the Professor brought
very troublesome wedding present
along with his son, the article being an
ancient scarab pin, watched by the
Jealous God Osiris, which with all its
troubles was presented to the groom
Early. This proved to be "hoodoo'
proper when worn and trouble for the
groom arrived when an old flame, Dodo
de graft, an actress arrived with
bundle of letters to exact blackmail,
and Miss Mae Laningham charmingly
interpretated this part. Also a burglar,
Mr.. Dun, being Gilbert Foster, found
refuge in the house and had some very
taking habits as well as doing the Santa
Clause stunt by hiding in the chimney
Glib can t be trusted from now on,
that 3 all
The Servants in the House.
OF course any well kept home must
have its servants and Lulu was maid
of such charming and captivating
nature that Billy Jackson the flirt felt
it worth while to appreciate her charms,
this lady being Miss Florence Parsons.
Miss Ruby Krakau gave an accurate
and splendid Interpretation of the part
| of Aunt Paradise the colored cook, who
figured in the drawing of applause of
the audience. We almost forgot one
character, Mr.. Malachi Meek, lively
old gentleman of SO, father of Mrs.
Perrington-Sh and perhaps it is not
well to put him down with the servants
but his first introduction to the au-
dience was connected with servant mat
ters. John Long did all this and John
very humorously acted the part to
perfection.
The Spigott Family Game.
To complete the list of characters of
the play, and in handling the balance
of the Spigott family this will have to
be grouped for there were too many
other Spigotts besides the professor
and Hemaehus to consider in detail.
But Mrs. Spigott, mother of seven,
came when she received the telegram
from son "Hemachus' that the pro-
fessor had another wife, which was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-25
"PablO," Soft Drink Which
"Tastes Like Beer" Is
Being Investigated
INTERPRETATIONS ARE
GRANTED BY STATE
Bids Are Received for Furnishing Ma
terials to Run Alabama Govern
ment for Two Years-GOvernOr
Paroles Woman From Prison

Montgomery, August 24.-(Special.)
The assessment of Birmingham Belt
Railroad company for the next year
was settled finally with the state
board of equalization today, J. H
Doughty, general manager of the cor
poration, being in attendance The
tangible assessment was fixed at 1884,
S51 and the intangibles at $4,000. The
total is an increase of a little more
than $4,000 over last year.
The Western Union Telegraph COM
pany was assessed at $1,042,222, the
Postal Telegraph company at 1921, 900,
and the American District company at
S9lSO. Only tangible valuations are
made against these corporations.
The valuations of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad company have been
settled finally, the grand total of this
corporation being $33,93S,972, of which
S2S,256,S50 is tangibles and $5,682.122
intangibles.