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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
BENTLEY FOUND GUILTY.

John G. Bentley recently picked up
by the local sheriff's office at the re
quest of Lewiston officers was found
guilty of passing worthless checks in
Lewiston and was sentenced by Justice
of the Peace George E. Erb to serve 30
days in the county Jail and to pay a
fine of $50 and costs which amounted
to SIG.
Bentley attempted to defend himself
on the contention that he had given his
pardner sufficient money with a re,
quest to deposit it in the bank at Kel,
logg to cover the checks he had made
However an inquiry of Lewiston bank
revealed the fact that Bentley had nc
funds in the Kellogg bank and that he
had been flooding the country with
worthless checks.
Before he was arrested here Bentley
made vigorous attempts to sell some OF
stocks which he said he had. He was
eloquent in explaining the value of said
stocks but so far as we can learn ht
did not succeed in disposing of any OF
them at this place. Bentley was Al
honor convict at the White Bird roaG
camp last summer. His former offense
was that of forgery, having been con
victed in Bingham county. While al
White Bird he was released on parole.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
sIssoN MADE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA.

That e. o. Sisson, former commits
sioner of education of the state of
Idaho, was elected president of the
University of Montana, was made pub
lie Mt Portland last Thursday. DR.. Sis
son before his election as commissioner
of Education was a member of the
Faculty of Reed College in Portland.
DIR. Enoch A. Bryan who succeeds DR..
Sisson commented on his election as
president of the University of Montana.
"The position is responsible one, -
said DIR. Bryan, "and DR.. Sisson is to
be congratulated The University of
Montana is located at Missoula, one of
the most attractive cities in Montana.
1t is one of the growing educational in
stitutions of the West. ] was aware be-
fore I left Portland that Chancellor
Elliott had offered the presidency to DIR.
Sisson and I am glad to hear that he
has accepted it,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
CELEBRATES SAITH
BIRTHDAY ON
Monday
MRS. MARIA WATSON ENJOYS
GOOD HEALTH AT ADVANCED
AGE-FRIENDS PRESENT
IS PIONEER Of CAMASPRA|R|E
Came to Idaho In 1871-Has Both
Grand children and Great-Grand
Children

To celebrate an Saith birthday was the
good fortune of Mrs. Maria Watson,
generally known as Grandma Watson
On Monday afternoon a number of the
elderly ladies of Grangeville, friends of
Mrs. Watson were invited to attend a
party in honor of Mrs. Watson at the
home of Mrs. Alice Overman, her
daughter. The others present were Mrs
Henry Telcher, Mrs. Sarah Aram, Mrs.
w. l.. Costley, Mrs. Rachel Kennedy,
Mrs. Charley Brown, Mrs. Nancy Hen
der, Mrs. Margaret Hanna, Mrs. L. s.
Sweet, Mrs. S. NJ Hall, Mrs. j. L. Viii
son. Mrs. John Coram, Mrs. S. e. Fisher
and Mrs. III. X. Hilbourne. A very en-
ioyable social time was passed with talk
of old times and most of the ladies
brought fancy work to occupy their
hands. Ice cream and cake was served
by the hostess and everyone enjoyed a
pleasant afternoon in spite of the hot
weather. Mrs. Watson received num-
Der of presents in token of the high re-
gard' and good wishes of the guests.
Mrs. Watson is one of the early
pioneers of this section and came here
about the year '65. Her husband was
A. |. Watson who is well remembered as
rancher and stockman. He died about
or 9 years ago. The only relatives
Mrs. Watson has left are her direct
descendants. She had two daughters
one of whom died years ago. The other
is Mrs.SAlice Overman who has survived
her husband Cyrus Overman. Mrs
Watson has seven grand children, the
sons and daughters of Mr.. and Mrs
Overman. There are three great grand
children, all boys, the SON. of Mr.. ant
Mrs. o. T. overman and the two sons Of
/ Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. White of Nezperee.
Mrs. Watson is still in good state OF
health and her friends not only wish bu
expect to see her pass many other birth
days. The only lady. of the party oi
Monday who was older than Mrs. Wat
son was Mrs. Sarah sAram, Mrs. Aran
is 81 years old,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
OF NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE
TO SPEAK TO FARMERS SATURDAY

The Idaho Non-partisan League has
begun organization. For the first time
in the history of the state, a movement
is under way which is bringing together
all of the farmers. 1t is reported that
in the southern part of the state, out
of the first hundred farmers approached
ninety-seven joined the league. This
indicates the general sympathy with the
movement.
Organization work in Idaho county
was started last week. After the farm
ers picnic at Cottonwood at which Ray
McKaig spoke on non-partisan work,
the farmers of that section were ap.
preached to join the organization. The
report is that Idaho county, if the re.
cord is carried out equal with the start
will run better than "a ninety five pei
cent membership.
The meeting in Grangeville Saturday
is open for everyone, men and women
and general attendance is urged sc
that everyone may have an opportunity
of knowing first hand what this move
ment is. The work of organization will
then be carried on actively. Riley Rice
and J. H. Taylor, were in Grangeville
last Saturday making arrangements fol-
the meeting at which Mr.. McKaig il
billed to speak next Saturday Afternoon
at the Odd Fellows hall.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
RAY NC KAIG OF NORTH DAKOTA
WILL EXPLAIN MOVEMENT
ORGANIZATION ALREADY
STARTED.

How the farmers of North Dakota
created a political revolution, cleaned
up the state house and elected a farmer
governor and other state officials to
look after the interests of the state in
stead of the grain gamblers and corpora
tions who have long preyed on the
farmers of that state, will be told next
Saturday afternoon in the Odd Fellows
hall by Ray McKaig of North Dakota.
Mr.. McKaig was in the fight from the
start and will be able to bring direct
two years time, the farmers of North
Dakota to the farmers of Idaho.
This political revolution by the farm
ers of North Dakota was brought about
by the Farmers non-partisan league. In
two years time, thief armers of North
Dakota were organized 10000 strong,
took control o. thes tate government
and began course of legislation for the
benefit of the agricultural interests of
the state. The North Dakota movement
has been extended until now the
National non-partisan League, Idaho
division, is at work in this state to do
for the farmers of Idaho what was done
in North Dakota.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
BOND ISSUE DEFEATED.

The citizens of the Columbus School
District decided at bond election last
Wednesday, against building new
school house. 1t was proposed to issue
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for this
purpose. The Columbus District has a
fairly good building at present although
it is not entirely modern. But the
principal objection to it is that it is too
small to accommodate the number OF
children who now attend. Formerly il
has been adequate but the school popu
lation has increased and larger build
ing is needed. The vote last Wednes
day was l2 for and 81 against. This
decisively defeated the measure for the
present since a two thirds majority is
required to authorize the issuance OF
bonds. In other words vote of % fol
would have been necessary to carry the
election. The failure of the bonds il
due perhaps, more to the unfavorabl'
crop conditions than to any real opposi
tion to the issuance of bonds. Man.
people thought that they could ill affor,
to build anything this year but woult
leave the school house for better times
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
TO HAVE FLOWER SHOW.

The Civic Club has arranged for the
flower show or sweet pea show to be
held in August, date to be announced
later. 1t will probably be held on the
lawn just west of the post office.
Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs
Spedden will be cashiers of the day. All
entries must be in by II a. m. No
bouquet will be allowed to be taken
away until 9 a. m.
Prizes are as follows:
80 cents-for singlsstem.
Length of stem 10 points, | inch to
the point; number of flowers on stem
each flower 5 points; size of flower IL
points.
lst prize 81; End prize 75c-bouquets
Bouquets, largest 10 points; length OF
stem 10 points; number of flowers Oh
stem 90 points; size of flowers 10 points
1st prize 81; End price 75c, collections
Most entries, each entry points
length of, stem 10 points; number OF
flowers on stem, each flower points
size of flower 10 points.
Mrs Green, Mrs. Hardy and Mrs
Fulton were appointed judges.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
ADDITION TO LEWISTON NORMAL

Hon. Evan Evans left for Lewiston
Saturday where he received bids for
building the new wing to the admins
tration building of the Lewiston State
Normal school. Mr.. Evans acted in
conjunction with Ramsay Walker, both
being members of the building commit
tee of the state board of education.
The plans call for an addition IS feet
square with two stories and a basement,
to be built on the west side of the build
ing and in a style of architecture that
carries out the design of the present
building. Changes in the floor plan OF
the present building are also specified,
$40 .0O9 was allotted for this use.
The lowest bids received for general
construction and heating and PLUMBING
exceeded the appropriation of the legis'
Iature by $4,000. Consequently some
changes will have to be made in the re-
ouirements in order to make the two
contracts come within the appropriation
1t is expected that work will soon be
under way.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19

view, and notice will be mailed to YOU
at the address on your registration card.
therefore watch the notice posted in
the office of the board about 10 days
after the day you were called and make
arrangements for the-prompt receipt of
mail.
After physical examinations are
finished seven days will be given in
which to file claims for exemptions.
Some of these claims will be passed on
by the local board and others will re-
quire the attention of district board.
The only grounds for discharge by a
local board are the following.
l. That you are a county or munici-
pal OFFICER.
2. That you are custom house clerk.
3. That you are employed by the
United States in the transmission of
mails.
4. That you are an artificer or work
man employed in an armory, arsenal, or
navy yard of the United States.
5. That you are employed in the SER
vice of the United States (under Ger.
tain conditions.)
3. That you are licensed pilot re-
gularly employed in the pursuit of your
vocation.
Z. That you are mariner actually
employed in the sea service of any citi.
zen or merchant within the United
States.
3. That you are a married man with
wife or child dependent on you for
support.
g. That you have a widowed mother
dependent on your labor for support.
IL. That you are the father of a
motherless child under 16 dependent up
on your labor for support.
IL. That you are brother of an or
phan child or children under 16 depen
dent on your labor for support.
| 13. That you are member of any
well-recognized religious sect or organi
| zation organized and existent May IS
1917, and whose then existing creed OF
| principles forbade it's members to par
ticipate in war in any form and whose
religious convictions are against war OF
participation therein in accordance will
the creed or principles of said religious
organization.
| After claims for exemption of dis
charge have been filed ten days arr
given to file proof Every claim viii
be decided by the local board within
three days after filing of affidavits
If the exemption is allowed you will b.
issued certificate of exemption or dis
charge. This certificate, however, ma,
be recalled at any time.
The final instruction of the bulletin
is concerning notification of person
] selected for military service:
AS soon as your case is finally dis
posed of, the adjutant general of you
State will notify you by mail that yo
have been selected for military servic
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
SOUTH FORK BRIDGE
COMPLETED We'd
NESDAY NOON
SETTLERS HAVE BEEN BUSY ON
WORK FOR, SOME TIME-CON-
TRIBUTE LABOR FREE.
GOVERNMENT GAVE MATERIAL
Bridge Is 40 Feet Long and Will Ac-
commodate all Sorts of TraveEBrdge
IA Feet Above Low Water Mark.

Forest Ranger Tom Crossley reported
Tuesday that the bridge over the South
Fork of the Clearwater replacing the
old "'Trail Bridge on the government
trail was to be finished by Wednesday
noon. The forest service has had gen
eral oversight in the construction work
and has furnished both materials and
food for the men who were working.
The labor was contributed pr1ne1pally
bv the settlers who worked voluntarily.
Those who have been engaged in the
work are Henry Meyers, Robert Nc
Connell, Frank Heacker, Clyde Price,
Ralph Smith, Roy Day, Anson Holmes.
There were from two to four forest
rangers present all the time and the
,-hcr Placers supplied two men for
three days. Also the county road over
seer was on the job all the time.
The bridge as it was completed Wed.
nesdav is 10 feet long, consisting OF
two spans 40 and 70 feet. 1t is eight
feet wide, has railing along the sides
and is ample for the crossing of live,
stock. The main part of the bridge is
about IA feet above the surface of the
river at low water. The structure Is
not entirely complete for the trusses
have not yet been put in place. This
lob will be left until fall because the
settlers cannot spare further time from
their ranches at present. The hay eroI
in that section is just now ready to bt
harvested and all the men have to at
tend to that But in the fall when tht
settlers have more time everything vii
he completed and an excellent bridge
will be open to all.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
DIR. E. H LINDLEY OFFICIALLY
INSTALLED.

DR.. Ernest II. Lindley, new president
of the State University arrived at Mos
cow Monday in company with DR.. f. A.
Bryan, commissioner of education. DR..
Lindley passed through Boise on his
way from Chicago and while there gave
out a statement on educational affairs
in Idaho. He said in part:
s'We are not going to revolutionise
things. | am going to study the situa-
ton to familiarize myself with the uni
versity and with Ldaho's educational
system, which I consider unique and
most practical There will be no
material changes in the university in
the immediate future. l have well de-
fined ideas along line of education and
expansion. l have great faith in Idaho
as state, in its progressive people and
in its advanced ideas ON education, and
in due time ! am going to get better ac
quainted with the people of the state
and the people of the state are going to
get well acquainted with the univer
sity.'
DR.. Lindley became president of the
University of Idaho by official act
Monday and will now be right on the
ground although it will be necessary
for him to take another trip to Indiana
to settle up his affairs and to move his
family, wife and two sons to Moscow
With the aid of DR.. Bryan DIR. Lind
ley will take up the matter of select
ing men to fill the various vacancies il
the faculty, it is understood.
The new head of the University anc
the Commissioner of Education were
guests of honor at the Chamber of Com
merce Luncheon at noon Tuesday. Thi'
was the first opportunity the business
men of Moscow had to welcome the new
president since his election.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
COLUMBUS SOCIAL CLUB.

At the last meeting of the Columbus
Social Club on July ~ there was good
attendance both of regular members and
visitors. The club met at the home OF
Mrs. John Wasmund and welcomed Mrs
Dorma Hughes, Mrs. D. H. Sasenbery
Mrs. G. S.. Stockton and Mrs. John
Coram, guests from Grangeville. Others
present were Mrs. N. B. Pettibone, Mrs
Charlie Lamb, Mrs. Addie Workman
Mrs. Charles Seay, Miss Grace Mires
Mrs. j. f. Mires and all the lialle folks
! Mrs. Hughes explained the work OF
the Red Cross to the ladies and Mrs
Stockton talked about the Camp Fire
Girls. Refreshments were served by
the hostess and daughters, Mrs. Love
less, Miss Minnie and Miss Leah. The
next meeting will occurr on July 26 a.
the home of Mrs. John Howard.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
WIND UP RED CROSS FUND
Committee Met Yesterday to Pay Bills
and Make Final Arrangement.

At meeting of the Idaho Red Cross
Committee at the First National Bank
yesterday bills to the amount of $69.12
for paper, printing, auto hire, etc. were
allowed. The report of F. l.. Leonard
on organization was accepted and the
items in it credited accordingly. The
matter of making final disposition of
the fund was discussed and Treasurer
A. N. Dyer is preparing report. This
report will include the amount subscrib-
ed in each community, the amount to be
retained by the local chapters and the
amount to be sent to Washington. 1t
is estimated that the total amount to be
sent to the central Red Cross Committee
at Washington from Idaho county will
| be something over $S,030 This will
enable us to send in more than the
amount originally requested after 25
per cent is subtracted for the
use Of the local chapter.
Those present at the meeting were:
w. w. Brown, chairman; H. Taylor
secretary; A. n. Dyer, treasurer; S. A
Anderson, p. NJ. Glanville, r. F. Fulton
John p. Eimers This is not the end
of the committee since they received q
request few days ago from the
national organization to keep the Local
committee alive so that it may be il
readiness to perform any additional task
that may be required. 1t is anticipated
that more work for the Red Cross will
have to be done next fall and hence il
would be desirable to maintain the or
ganization now in force. The com
mittee, at any rate, has accomplished. it
mission successfully and satisfactorily
and with the cooperation and generous
support of the citizens has performed ;
work which was entirely good.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
MARRIED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Edmund U. Scnmadeka, formerly OF
Grangeville was married at Occur d
Alene on July IL to Miss Irva May
Connell Hon. NJ Alexander, Governor
of the state performed the marriage
ceremony and the bride was given by
Hon. A. +. Parker, state land appraiser
The ceremony was witnesses by Hon. b.
l.. Parker, Lieutenant Governor, Hon
w. T. Daugherty, Secretary of State
and w, l.. Hanson, war secretary to
Governor Alexander.
Mr.. Schmadeka is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Schmadeka and. lived
in Grangeville for many years. He il
now in business in Spokane. The bride
is also of Spokane.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
DEATH OF BENJAMIN SCOTT.

BENJAMIN Scott, the br0ther OIL WI
lace \. Scott, died here last SATURDAY
from the effect of old age. He was ~
wears old and lived in Grangevilie at the
home of his brother for the past ten
wears. He was formerly miner and
worked at that occupation until about
ten years ago when he had severe
stroke of paralysis.
The funeral service was held Monday
from the undertaking parlors of A. j.
Maugg, Rev. II. J. Wood read the fun
eral service and interment was made at
the city cemetery
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Brown announce
the marriage at Boise, Idaho, on July
18th of their daughter Miss Edna M,
Brown to Mr., Fred w. Vogel OF Salt
Lake City. Mr.. and Mrs. Vogei
will be at home at the New House Hotel,
Salt Lake City, for the present.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19
MILL TO OPERATE.

1t was reported from Winchester July
Il that the planning mill of the Craig
Mountain Lumber Mill had been IN
operation for week and that the big
saw mill would start Monday 1t was
stated that the mills would employ
about 100 men and that no further in
terruptions we're expected.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19

Forest Ranger Lew Brundige of Pol
lock motored in Tuesday evening with
his family.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19

:. The Timers Hardware Company re-
port the sale of Dodge this week to-
A F. Parker.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-07-19

Continued on page q
The evening world., 1917-12-05
LIED TO GET INTO ARMY,
CONSCIENCE GUSTS HIM
N,Ginn, Reiecuei, Ntmorizei Eve
IeSt-Will Try ambulance
Service Now

CAMP lrrON. T.. T.. DO. O.. : ..r-
turc ON tru'hflurss $50 disturbed ta.
conscience Of Priyatc John G.. McGinn
of Company e. 3o2d Sianal battalion.
that hc hunted up his Captain to-day
and admitted that hc had obtained his
r.Iistm,n' hy misropr. .ntua his age
and by having mrmortI.i the oycsight
chart because his sight WIS defective.
McGiun, who lives at 40 30 VIII
loughby Street, Braoklyu, and Is the
son of Joseph McGlnn. q Sew York
newspaper man, was ro-cNamincd and
discharged. he started for home. with
thc assertion that he would enter the
ambulance service abroad,
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nprj. j.r, MDGiun. who had served IN the
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Guard. tried 'u ru-'uIl~t, but W., re-
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september ana arrived her" OCT. e.. II,
NIs considered conscientious an,
IIustdhiuE soldier
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