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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Skeletons,

Skeletons are used In cemeteries, lab
oratories and museums. After battles
they are frequently bleached before be-
Ing stored away for the winter.
Everybody has skeleton, without
which one would fall around like jei.
lyfish. and instead Of going to bed ar
night We would have to be hung over a
clotheshorse, Indeed, life without a
skeleton would be one long. dreary flop.
Skeletons come In a lot of assorted
bones, which are more or less securels
fastened together by the department
store clerk who fastened them together
before they went out Of the shop When
the first skeleton was constructed one
or its bones got away and has caused
much trouble ever since.
Some wear clothes over their skele.
tons.-Life.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
How the Milliner Got Even.

A local business man, who has a
friend In nearby town who is mil
liner, told story Of how the latter
once got "even" with one of the lead
Ing social lights of the place after she
had tried to be unfair with him. The
husband Of the woman in question had
had bit Of hard financial shedding.
and during the Reconstruction" period
she had to go light on clothes. So one
day she had the milliner send up some
Of his best hats on approval, which he
did. She sent them all back, but in q
few days appeared on the street with
duplicate of the most expensive one
Of all, which she had evidently made
herself. In that town there is mid
die aged woman of uncertain mental
qualities and unquestionable poverty
who Is more or less of a town charac-
ter To her the milliner gave the orig
inal of the duplicated hat, much to the
discomfort of the social queen, who ap-
parently saw the point = New York
Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17

In July. 1886, General William Henry
Harrison, who had been spoken of as q
candidate for president. visited Phila.
delphia. Many of his political friends
were ut the steamboat wharf to meet
and escort him to his hotel He was
placed In Il four horse carriage, but
after proceeding short distance the
horses became unmanageable and had
TO be taken out of the harness The
people began to draw the carriage. and
there was call for ropes. They were
soon procured, but proved too short,
and as the enthusiasm increased the
cry arose, More ropesI' and still more
ropes The Democrats saw only the
funny side Of the case and adopted
more ropes" as ridiculing slogan. It
did not last long and could not have
hurt Harrison much, for four years
later he was elected president.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Why the Sea Has Pearls.

A few weeks ago | was talking with
woman of deep religious sentiment
who was In great distress because her
very young baby had died before It
could be baptized
| was led TO ask natives of Norway.
Finland and other places their views
on this very delicate question. and SO
came across a bit Of very pretty Sicil-
ian folklore
To the babies in Sicily life is very
kind and death is gentle. Those who
die unbaptized are doomed to wander,
but do not wander grieving. Madonna
Mary sends to them every week end an
angel. who lays aside his lily crown
and romps with the dead babies. When
he leaves them he gathers up In a
golden chalice all the tears they have
shed during the week. These he casts
In handfuls into the sea, land that is
why the sea has pearls" like that
tory.-Vancouver World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Humors of Indexina.


Quite as bad as the cryptic alphabet
ical headings under which important
subjects are sometimes hidden in an
index are the delusive cross references
that lead to nothing. The present
writer, looking up the subject of silver
plate In an index. read silver plate.
see gold plate" then gold plate, see
plate" then plate. see hallmarking,
then "hallmarking. see plate marks"
and finally plate marks, see silver
plate" which brought him back to
where he had started The most Gu
rious freak of indexing in my expert
ence writes a correspondent, was de-
tected in the course of revising and ar
ranging a collection of obituary arti-
cles which had been neglected
searched in vain for Queen Victoria in
that index, though 1t was certain that
her majesty's life was included in the
collection. But neither under 20" nor
under "V" was 1t to be found. Finally
1t was discovered accidentally under
"T'-"The Queen" - London Chroni-
c1o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
COUNTY WARRANTS REDEEMED

Notice is hereby given, that the fol
lowing County Warrants will be paid
on presentation to the County Treasur-
er at his office in Grangeville, Idaho,
and that interest ON said warrants will
cease on the 9th day of February,
1916, to-wit:
Current Expense Fund, warrants
issued Oct. IA, 1915.
Current Expense Fund, warrants
issued to Jan. 10, 1916, No. 19449 to
1875 inclusive.
All School Warrants issued to date,
Dist. No. 16.
School Warrants issued Jan. 26, 1915,
No. 1853 to 1866 inclusive, Dist No
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Appropriata.

Lord Dunraven In his younger days.
when he was known as Lord Adare,
speculated In theatrical enterprises, but
his success in this direction was not
unfortunately equal to his enthusiasm
One day certain well known wit was
asked to give a title to one of his lord
ships plays.
Well" he answered. why not call
1t Robin Adair?"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Russian WoIfhounda.

The swiftest dog In the world, the
borzoi, or Russian wolfhound, has made
record runs that show seventy five feet
In a second. while the gazelle has
shown measured speed of more than
eighty feet second, which would give
1t speed Of 1880 feet In a minute If
The pace could be kept up.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Mental Dyspepsia.

Reading maketh full man. quot
ed the philosopher.
mo doubt that's true," replied the
cynic but the result is not always
satisfactory"
why notT'
i've met great many people In
my time who were crammed full of
undigested literature" = Birmingham
Age Herald.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
The unfaiIinq Remedy.

Anxious Father-Can you tell what
ails my daughter? Doctor-She does
not take enough outdoor exercise. Fla.
ther-She does not feel like 1t. Doc
tor-True, so she needs toning up.
Father-What do you recommend?
Doctor-A new hatLExchange.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Siuhtsaeinu.

On a visit to his grandmother Harry
examined her handsome furniture with
interest and then asked. Grandma.
where Is the miserable table that papa
says you always keep
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
One Form of IL.

Grubbs-They tell me Binks Is very
much interested In music. Stubbs-I
suppose he must be. At any rate, he
Is an expert at blowing his own horn
Richmond Times Dispatch.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Tho Way Of Pride.

Pride bad just fallen.
Well" he exclaimed as he shook
the dust OF the road of himself, "that
was some fan, anyhow"-Detroit Free
Press
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17

Easy places do not make for growth
anywhere. and he who ceases to Rrow
begins to deteriorate.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17

The reputation that Is built on clev-
erness Is temporary; that built on char
acter ia permanent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17

SO.
School Warrants issued Nov. 20 to
Dec. 16, 1915, No. 14156 inclusive, Dist.
No. 80.
School Warrants issued Feb. 9, 1915,
No. 14646, Dist. No. SO.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-02-17
Come to This Office For Mining Blanks

School Warrants issued Jan 20, lslo'
No. 14573, Dist. No. So.
Dated Feb. II, 1916.
F. 8. Rice, County Treasurer
Buy farm. Geo. M. Reed. So-A
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
4 Couple of Movie Fans

The .movtes attrhct nil classes Of citizens and some Of the older ones are as enthusiastic movie fans as the younger people. Two in the north end who are regular died.in the wool enthusiasts are MaXtme Ri- beault and Godeace Rivafd. They were in number congregated about the stove in the store of Alder man.at large "Joe" LapHlme on Providence street last Friday. If you happen to remember last Friday was some day, in fact il Is doubtful if Noah saw much hardsr rain. "Who has the courage 10 go 10 the movies?' said Bioeault, the older. The young fel- lows laughed thinking it A joke. "l m with youn said Rivard, and the two started out In the rain and the slush to enjoy their fsvorite pastime while tie younger element shivered and drew closer to the aldermanic stove. It was the unanimous opinion .that the movies had couple of supporters that IL would be hard to equal in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
St. Philin's Church

The men of St. Philips will make a canvass of all families connected with the church sunday afternoon, 10 invite attendanee at the joint preaching mis' sion to be held at Danielson, March F tu l9, with services here at the same time. Letters will also be sent out for the same purpose.
 The main services at Danielson will be- for Men, Tuesday, March II, 9,S0 p, m. for women, Wednesday, March ID, S.80 p m. for all, Friday, March r., 7,S0 P. m; and for ali, with united ehoir, sunday, March la, 3 30 ? m.
 Services wi1j be held at St. Philips Monday, Thursday, and Saturday ev- enings at s4. and holy communion every Week day at a. m. The sun. day morning service on March F will 3s in preparation for the miss ion; aud that on 9aad4y morning. Match l9, Wiuluejuie pua ie renewal af hap tismal VOWS by the whole congrega- ton.
 The loeai choir will meet for re. heatsM Thursday at $ in the guild room and wtii go to Danielson for a joint seheafsal Friday evening, talk ing the 8 ear, Thomas Richmond is chairman of the joint committee on music.
 Evening prayer will be omitted this Friday, because ot the rehearsal.
 Evening prayer on Sunday last was said et i've instead ofa seven, large number of hYmns being sung. This musical even song will be continued for the future. Books with music are provided for the congregation. Arthur D. Lown leads the singing.
 The holy communion will he cele, brsied on sunday al 10 45 as well as al eight. Sunday school is al noon.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Congregational Church Noles

Thee will pe a meeting Of thckine's Daughters with Mrs. Charles l.. Iof- rey. Grove street. Wednesday next at 5 % p m.
 Tn addition to.tbe regular Christian Endeaxof service on sunday evening Of lhis week, $. II. Nikol0d has been invited to speak on the work Of Miss Ellen Stone and 10 relate some Of his experiences in Bulgaria. We are sure many will be interested to come.
 C. s. Andem represented this church in the council that met at Willimanlie last Tuesday afternoon to dismiss Rev. ". s. Beard and to recommend him 10 the new position to which he has been called We regret his departure and can acquiesee ln the change only as we are convinced that he enters A I8fgef and more responsible work.
 A tesu.t Of the investigation hY Dr. Phillips Of New Haven and our pastor the church 10 tanieraufy was awarded grant of 25 by the ais= sioaafy Society of Connecticut which sIlI se add 4 lo lae salary of Re4 Marion Jones, the pastor Of lbal church.
 He are sorry to hc obliged to place star affer tle name Of another member Of our church, Judge F. C Wfisnt, Whoze funeral sefviees were attended l8sf Thursday afternoon.
 The following have received the first certificate under the credit system now being used in inc Bible school: Helen Carver, Mary Carpenter, Anna Arnold and Helen Phillips.
 The James Whitcomb Riley Even ing vas enjoyed by small though very enthusiastic audience. It was re- gfeiied that SO many were kept away by The severe rain storm.
 The presidents of the organized classes are requested to bend to the superintendent some time this week a report Of the various things which the class has accomplished or undertaken through its comm iltees and members during the last Two months and its plans for the next Two months.
 satnfday evening, febal9 the Anti Cant class was entertained by Mrs. Alex nnder Browning at The home of her mother, Mrs Wilson. it being the ff-t anniversary Of the hosfesst mHfftnFe. Games and refreshments made the evening T pleasant one.
 Al inc meeting of the Ladies' Soefnl Circle held with Mrs Pred Waterman iast Wednesday, the question of the floor covering wns thoroughly discus. sed snd when the vote was taken the result showed decided preference for an iDRrain carpet.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Advent Christian Church

Sunday services morning service at i0.8o, Sunday school at noon, evening service at !.
 Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7.s0.
 Rev. Mir Stones subject for sunday morning will he "A personal vision P
 In the evening his subject will be IA friendly visit and how it effects our lives
 The addresses given hy Mrs, r. w, kriegef, missionary from Alrion, were greatly enjoyed last Snnday by those who were privileged to be present. Appreciation and an interest iu mis slons generally wns shown by giving the lady generous donation aljhouph she was mol sent out hY our own dr- nemlnasionnl boafd. While ltoerai in other fields let us not forget onr own denominational foreign mission work where funds are so much needed al present.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Low Bridge Hits Brakeman

Taken 10 Hospital in Serious Condition
 Frederick K, Manley, brakeman from Millimantic, was struck on the head by an overhead bridge at the coal chute north oi the city about half past five Saturday evening and received a severe coneussien ei the oF'du aud spi- nal cord aud seiurday night was un the dangerous list at the Day kim aaa hospi al MmleN ts young msn in the twenlle- aaa esme Co Putnam SaG nrday morning to worN With the ward crew In piace ol Joseph t.ol,slle N ho was od duty for the day. The switch. es was backing some freight ears south and ManleY mol being familiar Mith the yafd did not duck aS the eafs passed under the bridge used fer push. ing out hand ears of coal for supplying engines. None of the rest of the crew saw the accident but found the man tying on the top of the car lie was brought 10 the railroad station and ta- ken 10 the hospital in the ambulance.
 Manlty has a,hfolher George, sn en- gineeF on the New Haven system, an. other brother Irving, Is conductor on the Central Vermont. His talhet, John ] Manley, lives ia' Willimantle where The family is we'll known. The father was telegraphed for and arrived inPat. nan, o, the seven Afafgelx axtAr..SS a.,. d went once lo the hospital.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
EditOrially Speaking

it will be pleasing to the citizens 10 note that the board Of relief hove made few reductions from The amounts as assessed by The boafd of assessors. The reduction in the city lax fate ls doe at least h pari tothe increased grand llst. This is toward th end sou3ht hy ez peffs ln ta2slion--a fuil valuation and flower tax rate. II is anticipated tnat the work Of increasing tbe amgunl Of taxagle pfapeny bg uo means at 90 end 9ag lbal tfyA seaF Q sear au ia crease viii be shown until something like the real valuation of property for tsxniinn purposes HilI he realized. A larger gfHnd list md lower tax rate will be more attractive 10 industdes that might be induced 10 iacate here. And l. is no greater burden on the lax payef
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Bradley Theatre

Friday, ten reels ot real pictures. consisting of tWo Paramount teptares, each que ln five parts, the tirst is Atm strong W lle. teatuflne the beautiful Edna Goodrich, who has just returned from Europe where she was Eed CtUSs muse, the second feature Is James OsNeit in the famous classic story of The Count of Monte Gtislo.
 tn Friday at fouT o'clock there will be school ehildrens special matinee.
 Saturday, he biggest biil Of good pictures ever offered in Putnam, twelve reeis, including the Broadway star, Carlotte Ives, In a live part play eai led Clothes, ana also the mAn with the slnQ.N0o lace, William karnum in The Redemption of David Corson, in five wonderful parts and 10 top of this gEeaI ptog ram there will also be roaring Charlie Chaplin comedy in two reels, and last but not least we will give every child that buys ticket at the Saturday show tlfly extra votes fer the pony contest.
 Now read this over again and tell your friends of the wonderful pro. gram of pictures at the Bradley on Saturday at the usual prices of i've and ten cents.
 Coming next week, Theda BaFa in Carmen
 suu going u gei that Si5n nenss
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Valentine Month Weddings
Bonneville. Hickey

A pretty wedding took place at St, Mary's church at o'clock Monday morning when Leo Bonneville, son of Mf. and Mrs. Alfred Bonneville, Green street, and Miss EYa Hickey, daughter af the late Peter Hickey, were joined if mardHge, The nuptial ceremony and high mass were celebrated by Rev. ]. ]. MeGetfiek. The attending couple was Avellino Bonneville, broth q of the groom, and Miss Antoinette Desauleles. There was special music by members of the o'clock choir.
 Following the mass there was re eeption at the home of the brides sis. ter, Mrs. William Walsh. Refresh. ments were served and on enjoyable time had while the bride and groom were showefed with best wishes. Many pretty and useful presents were re. ceived.
 After wedding ttip the couple will return to Putnam where they have n newly furnished home on Green street MT. Bonneville Is employed in the W . S. Case slipper shop.
 Leyoie. ..Benoit
 Al l5 Monday morning Emil Le. voie of Hartford and Hiss Georgianna Benoii, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Ma. poleon Benoit, Walnut street, were married at St, Mary's church by Rev. C. F Bedard, who also celebrated the nuptih high mass. The fathers of the couple stood up with them. Miss Benoit Is member Of the Children of Mary and the Couceil la Concorde and many of the members were in attend anee. There was special music by members of ihe o'clock choir.
 After the mass reception was held at the Benoit home where many pres ents were displayed. A luncheon was served the guests. Alter honeymoon the couple will reside In Hartford.
 Mc0arry.. Reeves
 Bernard J McGutry, democratic al, defman from Ward 1, and Miss Lillian A. il&eevts of South Main street, were quietly married at VI Mays reetafy !ast sunday at 8o o'clock by Rev (. F. bedard The attending couple was James McGarry and Miss Josie Fuller. X luncheon Co immediate relatives lol lowed the ceremony after which Al. detman McNarfN and Ais bride left for Providence. They feguWed ie Put. nam Tuesday night and for whlle Will mnke lhelr home on south Main street.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
CHAMBER OF
 COMMERCE
President of Shore Line Explains New
 Zone System
Photograph oi Banquet Received

As a result of some correspondence between the Putnam Chamber of Commerce and officials of the Shore Line Electric Company relative to the new zone system, k. w. Perkins of Norwich, president of the company, on his own initiative, came 10 Putnam to explain to the directors of the chamber the recent change. He ex. plained that the company has not been making money, having even failed to earn interest on it's bonds In 1915. An increase in rales has been under consideration since December 1914 and the present copper system was finally decided upon after careful investigation. MT. Perkins stated that the fare from Grosvenordale is ten cents although the rate from West Thompson is six cents. Owing to a misunderstanding of the conductors and passengers some have been charg- ed II cents from Grosvenordale. Whether or not any organized protest against the new system will be made in this section has not been determin- ed but popular criticism seems to be growing slowly from day to day.
 A committee was appointed to in vestia sle the matter and advise as to further action Il consists of George l.. Padgell, chairman, Mahlon H. Gei>sler and Omer J Milot.
 It was determined 10 enll confer enee of shippers to consider the in. crease h rates to southeastern points, which Will later be applied north bound.
 Five dollars was appropriated, if the nauieisan Business Mems association will give similar amount, to provide atfepay Tof thr joint deoaies between ktuinsly and Putnam High schools.
 Among other matters were J c. Johason's offer of photograph of the recent banquet in Norwich, which was accepted, and ordered framed for the office; further discussion of the garbage matter; the Use of free adver Using space in local paper and letters regarding new industries.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03

We believe there Is less false sympa- thy and sentiment for convicted crimi. nals in Connecticut than in any state in the union. On Tuesday the board Of pHrdons met 10 hear any reasons why the sentence of death imposed by The court on two convicted murdefers should not be carried out. There were no petitions from people whose sym. paihy had been unwarfantably arous- ed, no hysterical appeals from misgui. ded sentiment, and after listening 10 what was 10 be said on behalf of two men whom jury had found guilty of a dasiardly murder of an old man in the other end of the state, the board re. fused to interfere in any way and the murdereIs will die on the galiows early Friday. The penalty In this state for murder in the first degree Is death and 1t Is seldom that there Is any in- reference when after trial and conyie. ton that sentence has been pfououuc. ed by ihe court AS the law requires.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
First Baptist Church

The Moild Wide Gulld nnd the La. dies Aid will serve griddie cake sup. per in the assembly room on Wednes, day, March slh, from aao To s P. m, also ice cream and cake, aud booths where various articles will be for sale. All are welcome.
 Rev William E. Chase Of rhom pson will supply the pulpit sunday morn. ing.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
Methodist Episcopal Church

The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
 Rho Delta class was entertained by Mrs. Gascoigne Tuesday evening. The subject of the program was Longiel low 's Poems.
 Mrs. Pierre Myers has finished he: services aS orgatsi,l and |. sucee, ,is ks Miss Grace Bennett.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03

This Is kite flying time. But the pnstime seems to have been practically abandoned. Years ago the youngsters were all ready with their paper GOV cred sticks and balls of tWine on the first day Of the st. Patrick month. Now the sight oi kite in the air ls rare. Marbles and tops will be ns pop uiar h. ever until the real warm wealh- CT comes when all boydom turns to the great national game Of base ball with visions Of becoming Cobb, another Lajoie or Hans Wagner. And every young American wants To be a pitcher until he k batied all over The lot for n few times and finds hls sphere is in the outiield.
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03
When Your Child Cries

at night and losses rssglessiy, ron feel worried. Motaer Gra'y Sweet Pow. ders for Children Break up Colds in 2i hours, Relieve Feyerishness, Consli
 patton, Feethtng Disorders, and destroy worms. Used by Mothers for ss years All Druggists, 25c. sample Fee, NalheF Grsy tn. i.e Roy. N
Putnam patriot., 1916-03-03

Apparently the garbage problem is 10 be met and some solution fof IL made. The matter oi giving any one person the .xclusige right to collect garbage is causing some speculation. Whether or not tbls can legally be done is much discussed question. some citin ns claim that garbage is their personal property and they feel they have right 10 give Il 10 whom they see it. However all feel that some soft of regulation for collecting the refuse matter is imperative and II Is for ihe common council 10 regulate nef The problem E net such an easY one as might appear efi hand.