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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
RETURNS FROM THE EAST.
DR.. Slusser Back After Taking Post
Graduate Course

DIR. c. w. Slusser returned Sunday
evening from Chicago and other east
ern cities where he has been for the
past eight weeks taking a post graduate
course in surgery, attending some of
the leading medical schools of the
country and big eastern hospitals
where the most modern form of surgery
is practiced and taught. He performed
a number of major operations under
instructors most eminent in the profes-
sion and conversant with the latest
methods.
The doctor found there has been
most wonderful progress in surgery and
by present day methods cases usually
looked upon with seriousness can now
be operated at very minimum risk.
Former cumbersome methods are a
thing of the past and surgery of today
is conservative and safe.
The doctor says while in the east he
had no time for recreation and was
mighty glad to get back to Grangeville
again among his friends where life can
be taken easier and people are more
neighborly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
ALEXANDER CASE SETTLED.
Agreement Reached in Spokane on
Monday-To Pay $4,000 Damages.

Monday, in Spokane, after a delibera-
tion between Judge Ailshie, attorney
for the plaintiffs, and Post, Avery &
Higgins for the defendent, in the case
of A. E. Alexander and wlfe VS.. the
Grangeville Electric Light & Power
Company, an agreement was reached
whereby the plaintiffs will receive
five thousand dollars in full settlement
of the case The case had already been
set for trial on Monday, February 2l
and the dismissal of the case will fol
low the settlement.
The suit was the outgrowth of the
electrocution and death of Allie Alex
ander some time ago while he was
working on an electric light and trans
mission pole up Main street east of the
offices of the company. The man fell
to the ground and never once indicated
q sign of consciousness. AS there was
no eye witness to the accident there was
no definite knowledge of how the same
occurred. Burns on the hands and
through a glove worn by the deceased
indicated that his hand came in con
tact with a charged wire.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
GRAHAM-WEBBER.

A quiet but pretty home wedding
was that which united in marriage Miss
Mary Webber, daughter of Louis Web
Der, to Clyde Graham, son of E. N.
Graham.
The ceremony was performed by Wal
ter Callison, pastor if the Christian
church at IL NJ, Thursday, Feb. 10
at the home of the brides parents SIX
miles north of Grangeville.
There were present Mr.. and Mrs. E
n. Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Web
Der, Mr.. and Mrs Albert Webber, Mr.
and Mrs. Chris Lewbrs, Mr.. and Mrs
Cyrus Graham, Mr.. James Finch, Miss
Etfie Graham, Mr.. Homer Graham
Miss Mamie Altman, Mr.. Edgar Soeder
burg, Miss Mabel Webber, Mr.. Arthur
Webber, Miss Pauline Webber, Mr.
Ralph Webber, Bennie, Hazel and
Floyd Lewhrs, and Thelma, Walter and
Beaula Webber.
After the ceremony a splendid wed
ding dinner was served to the friends
and relatives present. In the afternoon
the happy couple departed for their
home on the farm of the groom s faith
er five miles north of Grangeville
me friends join in expressing theil
esteem and good will to these highly
respected young people.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
LATE TRAINS.
Slide on Camas Prairie Branch Causes
Late Arrival in Grangeville.

A slide on the Camas Prairie branch
down near Culdesac has been causing
trouble to officials of the Camas
Prairie branch for the past week and
by reason thereof trains have been
from one to four hours late every even
ing since last Thursday. The first
trouble occurred last Thursday even
ing when the passenger was four hours
late. Friday night the train was two
hours late. Saturday night the pas
senger came lin about 1880. Since
Monday the schedule, has been off from
one to two hours every evening. Pas
senger service has been delayed and in
many instances completely shut off on
account of the recent thaws all over
the Northwest. The trains coming in
to Lewiston along the Snake river have
been unable to get through and only
the Spokane branch and the Camas and
Clearwater branches have been open on
delayed schedule.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
INVOLVES SALE OF HOMESTEAD
LAND ON EXECUTION, AFTER
FINAL PROOF BUT BEFORE
PATENT.

Tho sunreme court of the United
| e.a+as will determine whether or not
| ,nnd nrocured from the United States
mnder the provisions of the homestead
1s~ can he sold on execution for the
navment of debt contracted after
ff;nal proof had been made, but before
tbe issuance of the patent thereon.
This important issue is raised by
Charles F. Ruddy, plaintiff, in an ac-
t;on against Herman j. Rossi for the
nurpose of removing a cloud OF home
Stead entry in northern Idaho. The
cass was recently passed upon on ap-
neal bv the supreme court of this state.
Annlication for a re-hearing was denied
hy that tribunal Then Ruddy Iiled a
netition for writ of error to the sup
rene court and will carry the issues in
volved TO the last court of resort in the
United States.
In this case Ruddy, it appears, had
filed upon a homestead and later had
borrowed certain sums of money from
Rossi. To recover the amounts al
legged due him, Rossi brought suit in
the district court, secured a Judgment
and a levy of attachment was issued
on the property. The issue then arose
as to whether lien would attach to a
homestead entry when final certificate
is issued or when patent issued. 1t in
volved construction of federal law.
The supreme court of Idaho held that
under section 2296, supra, where debt
was contracted after the issuance of a
final certificate of entry to the de-
dendant but prior to his obtaining pat
ent, the land might lawfully be taken
in satisfaction of the debt, since the
patent, when issued, relates back to the
date of the tlnal certificate. The court
modified the judgment. 1t affirmed the
Judgment of the trial court for $931.S7
as not a lien or cloud upon the title to
the land described in Ruddy's com
plant but directed the trial court to
modify its Judgment to the extent that
the Judgment in the sum of $2,115.4s
and costs, is valid and subsistine
'-lien upon the premises of Ruddy. IT is
from this modified judgment and to Sc
cure a construction on the point rails
ed that an appeal is to be perfected tc
the supreme court of the United States
Capital News.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
lease TO BE TAKEN TO UNITED
STATES SUPREME COURT ON APPEAL

been left to the chairman for his off
cial investigation, was taken up at
this time and reported on by him as
having been carefully inspected and
acted upon subject to the approval of
the board. There being no dissenting
voice against the action of the chair.
man, the policies as offered were
adopted and the matter closed.
No further business being before the
board it was made a motion by Cole
seconded by Kerlee, that the meeting
be adjourned to the next regular time
of meeting. Motion carried, all voting
yea.
Memoranda: The supporting beams
in the construction of the new building
auditorium having shrunk to such an
extent since the placing of such ma
terial as was used (wooden beams) that
1T had effected the condition in that
portion of the building to a verv no,
ticeable extent, and while upon exam.
ination by Mr.. Loring, the architect
who came up from Lewiston for that
especial purpose, it was found to be in
such condition as to cause more or less
uneasiness arising from the general
appearance of the interior of the audi
torium, it was his opinion, stated tc
the several members of the board, after
thorough examination by him, that
there was no cause for alarm from fear
of danger to those who assemble there
but that it would be best for the sake
of the building and for the assurance
of the occupants to have it repaired al
once as the wisest course for preven
tion of any greater damage to the prop
erty and for the sake of the greater
confidence of those using the room
The matter is to be taken up at once
and an estimate of the probable cos
furnished before the next meeting anC
| if possible have the necessary wori
done.
G. A. Parsons, Clerk of Board
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
JURY SUMMONED
FOR monday,
FEB. q
WORK OF COURT LIGHT FOR THIS
TERM-FEW CRIMINAL
CASES.
SOME CASES SET FOR TRIAL
Six Cases ALI That are Set for Trial
Thus Far-Alexander Case Settled
Out of Court.

The principal work of this term of
court seems to be to arrange the docket
so as to provide work for the court,
there being but few cases at issue and
ready for trial at this term. The crimi
nal calendar is not large and the dis
missing of the case of the State vs..
George. Dennson and Clark McGaffee,
on motion of the state, the continuance
of the State VS.. Louis Pendell eft al, and
the dismissal of the action against
Dorsch, one of the defendants in State
VS.. Pete Bies, Dorsch and Gibson has
reduced the criminal work to the mini
mum. The State VS.. Wilder is the on
ly criminal case that will come up for
This case was set for Feb. "a, 1916 but
Tuesday, February %.
Work of Court.
Since last week the following mat
tiers were disposed of by the court. On
Friday, State VS.. George Dennison ct
al dismissed and State VS.. Louis Pen
dell, ct al, continued for the term. Fri
day the court made an order for the
summoning of thirty jurors to appear
Monday, February Il.
Saturday the case of S. G. Mcdaniel
VS.. F. M. Peck was continued. Tues
day, two cases, Thos. II. Minear ct al
VS.. J. B. Brown, eft al, and Thos. B
Minear ct al, VS.. G.. /. Evans, were con-
tinued for the term and set for trial on
August 81, 1916. The petition of An
drew Liszka for change of name was
heard the same day and decree entered
changing name to Andrew Lisk was en-
tered.
Wednesday the trial of the case OF
State vs.. Wilder was changed from
Thursday, Feb. "a to Tuesday, Feb. %
The demurrer of defendant in case OF
Katherine Kuhnen VS.. Andy Kuhner
was overruled and defendant to answer
by May /, 1916. Demurrer of defen
dant in case of w. G. Stone VS.. s. P
Domer, ct al, was overruled and tim
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
w. o. w. CIRCLE install.
Installation of Officers of Women of
Woodcraft Monday Night.

Monday night the w. o. w. Circle
No. 100 of Grangeville installed Off
GERS in the lodge. The following men,
bers were installed in office: Mrs. w.
p. Wycoff, G. NJ; Mrs. w. S. Jackson,
Past G. NJ; Mrs. Nurss, Magician; Mrs.
Davis, Adviser. A program of music
and recitations was given during the
evening which consisted of songs by
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eresch and the
appreciation of the members was ex-
pressed in demanding an encore, a
duet by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Foster
which was enjoyed and Mrs. Eresch
gave reading, 1.-THE Faithful Fewo
which indicated careful preparation
and talent. Following the program a
supper was served and the members
departed for their home about IL
o clock.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
MEETING OF BOARD
Of EDUCAT|ONOF
CRANCEV|LLE
SIXTH REGULAR MEETING HELD
MONDAY EVENING-GRANG
WILLIE INDEPENDENT DIST.
ALL MEMBERS were PRESENT
Lease of Old School Building to Com
pany "E' National Guard Ap-
proved-other Business Transacted

The sixth regular meeting of the
board OF education of independent
district No. was held Monday even
ing, the meeting being called to order
py CHAIRMAN Fulton, all the members
9 ei the board, including Messrs. Fulton,
9lms, Urbahn, Cole, Kerlee and Parsons
oelng present. The minutes of the pre-
Nious meeting were read by the clerk
ana approved as read. The reading
Oh the clerk IS and treasurer report
next followed and the same were ap-
proved as read.
Reading of the form of lease, as
araWn by the chairman, concerning
.ne leasing of portion of the old
scnooi building to company E, national
guards. Same being satisfactory to all
members it was moved by Urbahn and
seconded by Sims that the chairman
and clerk be authorized to sign said
tease ON behalf of the board of educa-
tlon, of the first part. and CAPTAIN
4. nichard b. Kading of company Z, ma
os e.ohai guards, as representing the party
OF the second part. Motion carried,
all voting yea.
Inc finance committee having pre-
a. io W tne amount OF 4ol4.0l
ba 10 approved by the committee, Mr.. Ur-
Jam moved that the clerk be ordered
" afaw warrants to cover the amounts
, a. named in total for the creditors of
yea
AS an emergency existed, Mr. Cole
m moNea that the board purchase from
=; mr. Neal thirty cords of wood for use
an, ~ ene heating systems of the public
oonools, at the cost of five dollars per
oo'o' TINS action being one of necessity
GU account of the prolonged period of
;gsere ;st; weather and consequent dimin-
MaSnlng OF the fuel provided therefor
JTslon all seconded by Urbahn. Carried,
AL voting yea.
o, me matter of insurance policies,
nnf; rraieo over from previous meeting as
unfinished business and which had
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
LINCOLN DAY BANQUET.
Hailed as Being Very Successful From
Every View Point.

The anniversary of Abraham Lincoln
was celebrated Saturday evening by
the Republicans of Idaho county with a
banquet at the Imperial hotel. The
gathering which was noteworthy, both
from the standpoint of enthusiasm and
the representative character of those
present, was participated in by about
10 of the followers of the martyred
president. The menu which was pre-
pared by the Imperial hotel manage
ment was served in courses to the ban
queters and was swallowed down with
avidity to the exhilerating strains of
the Riggs orchestra. Enthusiasm ran
high throughout the entire exercises,
the remarks of the speakers being
punctuated with voluminous applause.
The keynote of the occasion was
j" harmony and it was predicted that
the coming campaign would witness
the Republican party presenting solid
front. S. A. Anderson, chairman of the
Idaho County Republican committee
YVES toastmaster of the evening, and
IN his Introductory remarks eulogised
Lincoln as worthy pattern in our day
especially, when the republic seems to
be drifting toward paternalism rather
than facing individual responsibility
The principal speaker of the evening
was A. II. Connor, speaker of the
House of Representative. Mr.. Connor g
subject was "Lincoln, the Heritage of
the Republican Party This discourse
dwelt largely on the historical facts of
Lincoln IS life and times, and how in
the light of the same we may apply the
lessons with profit in our day. Judge
Edgar G. Steele made a spirited and
earnest appeal for united effort of the
party to meet the present issues square
! ly and revive the principles of Lincoln
/ in our individual life and party.
| kilograms and letters were reaf
from Evan Evans, Judge Ailshie, Mr.
Crum of Lewiston, a number of lead
ing republicans of Kooskia, and others
all expressing courage and good wishes
| George w. Robbins and Jessie !
Deering, two old patriarchs who vote'
for Lincoln, expressed desire to liv'
long enough to vote for the next nomi
nee of united Republican party.
M. E. Butler of Sites spoke briefl,
on conditions in his neighborhood an
expressed hope and courage for the tu
ture. A. o. Hess of Whitebird mingle,
some personal illusions to his own can
didacy with some references to hi
Rooseveltian family with the even
ing's program; promises to be hear
from later. Rev. Gornall with the al
of the ritual gave a stirring speech o
burying' differences and uhitin
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
LECTURE TO MEN ONLY.
At I. o. o. F. Opera House Next Sun
day Afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Reverend Henry o. White, Baptist
evangelist, who is in Grangeville con
ducting meetings at the Baptist church,
will deliver lecture to men only at
the l. o. o. F. opera house Sunday af-
ternoon at 3 O'Clock. The subject of
the lecture as announced by Rev.
White is, Goods Purpose in Marriage
Relation and Perversion. The lee
ture will be of especial interest by rea-
son of the fact that Rev. White is an
NJ. d. and his talk will both interest
and help the hearers. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to men to be pres
ent
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
for answer fixed by May /, 1916.
Eases Set for Trial.


The following cases We're set for trial
on Friday:
A. +. Alexander, ct ux, VS.. Grange
vile Electric Light & Power Company
set for Monday, February 81. This
case will not come up for trial as it
has been settled out of court since set
for trial
State VS.. Wilder, charge of grand
larceny, set for trial ON Tuesday, Feb.
%.
w. H. Casady VS.. James Stuart, set
for trial on Wednesday, February %.
Tom Zahm, by guardian, vs.. James
Miller, ct al, suit for wages, set for
tuesday, Feb. 30.
! Bank of Sites VS.. w. A. Grunewald,
ct al, set for Tuesday, Feb. 20, to fol,
low Zahm VS.. Miller, above.
j. l.. C. McCaffrey VS.. Oregrande
Mining Co, jury waived, ease to be
., at 8 o'clock. case dismissed as to
Peter Johnson.
Jury Summoned
| The jury is summoned to appear on
Monday, February 81 at nine o'clock
a. m. Those summoned and their ad.
! dresses are as follows:
| Guy Ferree, Pollock.
Claud Irwin, Grangeville.
Harry j. Houser, Clearwater
Herbert j. Martin, Grangeville.
! VIM. F. Harrison, yellow Pine.
Laurence J. Upton, White Bird.
NJ. b. Geary, Grangeville.
Hans Pedersen, Keuterville.
Adam Kobel, Cottonwood.
A. b. Cramer, Winona.
Albert Chase, Clearwater.
Henry Bray, Kooskia
A. p. Soderburg, Grangeville.
Thomas B. Crea, Grangeville.
Sheldon Delmage, White Bird.
Frank A. Finney, Woodland.
Frank Eastman, Westlake.
O. II. Monroe, Mt. Idaho.
Elmer G. Allison, Grangeville.
Frank M. Groom, Grangeville.
j. j. ,Danasco, Grangeville.
w. O. Anson, Grangeville.
S. M. Howard, Grangeville.
Matt Gilbert, -rangeville.
J. Loyal Adkison, White Bird.
H. G. Hart, Sites.
Leonidas Bales, Ferdinand.
John A. Bentley, Grangeville.
J. b. McComas, Harpster.
Chas. Hemphill, Kooskia.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
CONTRIBUTIONS ACCEPTABLE.

Tt is desired that those who ENJOY
the convenience of the Ladies Rest
Room. and feel that it is privilege
to help maintain it, realize that any
amount they feel like contributing re-
pularly, or otherwise, will be aeeep-
table to the committee on finance, 1t
being the object of this committee to
make these contributions gradually
more uniform, also to thank those who
do so royalty respond to this, one OF
our city needs.
Kindly send all contributions to the
treasurer of the Civic Club, Mrs. Anna
Norwood. Rest Room Committee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
FEDERATED CHURCH SERVICE.

The church school under the dlree-
ton of J. Arthur Brown continues to
grow in interest and numbers. Ii you
are not obligated we give you an earn
est invitation to attend. Glasses are
well taught and for all ages. School
opens at 9:45 a. M; preaching at ll:Oo
a. m.
There will be an afternoon service
at D. m. for the women of Grange
Vile, Mrs. Ada Unruh, national lecturer
of the w. G. T. U. will speak. There
will be no evening service at the church
but the congregation will attend the
union service at the oprea house, at
which time Mrs. Unruh will speak. A
good attendance is urged. Robert Ed
ward Gornall, pastor.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
MET IN LILO.
Madison Lumber Company Agents and
Officers Held Meeting Saturday.

i. J. Kjosness, of Lewiston, vice-pres-
ident of the Madison Lumber Company
was in Grangeville the latter part OF
last week and Saturday he and Mr..
Al Chance, manager of the local yards,
went over to Ilo where a meeting of
managers of the company was held to
90 over business matters of the com
pany. Managers from towns on the
prairie from Idaho and Lewis county
were in attendance. Mr.. Chance re-
turned to Grangeville the first of the
week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
PURSUIT
Of CRIMINAL BY
SHERIFF
MALCOM BoSSLER ASSAULTED BY
CHARLES SMITH IN CABIN
IN COVE.
SKIPPED TO COTTONWOOD
Lafe Yates Followed and Tracked Man
Across the Country-Arrested Sat-
urday and Sentenced Monday.

Some quick work was done in admin
istering the penalties of the criminal
provisions of the laws of Idaho COM
mencing with Saturday OF last week
and ending Monday of this week, when
Charles Smith, alias Higgins, an ex-
convict was taken into custody at Cot
tonwood Saturday after an exciting
pursuit, cross-country, by Sheriff Yates,
the return to Grangeville with the
prisoner on Sunday and his pleading
guilty to the charge of an assault with
a deadly weapon with intent to do
great bodily INJURY and the sentencing
of the prisoner by Judge E. G. Steele
to serve a term of from one to two
years at Boise on Monday when the
prisoner was brought before the court
for hearing.
Dangerous Assault.
The facts surrounding the criminal
circumstances are as follows. Smith
and Malcom Bossler have been employ
ed on the Wiley wood ranch in the
cove cutting wood and making posts.
Saturday morning quarrel started,
originating in some trivial circum-
stance that reused the ire of the as
sailant, Smith, and he proceeded to arm
himself with some of the kitchen cut
lery, big butcher knife, and from that
time on there was something exciting
doing around the cabin.
! Smith tried to carve Bossler up but
| Malcom so vigorously resisted the
deadly assault that he fortunately came
out of the fight with his life and some
wounds received from the knife. The
injuries received consisted of a cut in
the temple and some cuts across both
arms. The cut in the temple was slight
but those on the arms were more sari-
Gus. After Smith lailed in taking
Bossler IS life he left the cabin and
started for Grangeville, drawing his
pay from Mr.. Wiley and evidently in
tending to make getaway. Bossler
followed him into Grangeville and in
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
A CORRECTION.

In the account published last week
in the Free Press concerning the
Knights of Pythias social good time
and the presentation of jewels to mem
bers of the order who have belonged
for more than 25 years, the name of
Tom Kerr by mistake was inserted in
stead of George Kerr, who was honored.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
J. J. DAY IN CHICAGO.
Telegram Received at Boise from Day
to Governor Last Thursday.

Boise, Feb. 1O-A telegram received
at the governors office today from
Senator Jerome J. Day is to the effect
that although he started ten days ago
for Chicago to hold conference rela-
tive to the construction of the north
and south railroad he was only able
to get a clear track today, having been
snowbound since then, He will keep
the governor in touch with negotla-
tions
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