Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

ceived by Doc Denny from Mrs. Brown.
II Mr.. Brown condition continues TO
improve as rapidly as has been the case
during the last few days, he will prob
aHy return to Grangeville within "a
week. He is in st. Vincent s hospital.
Judge Scales Presides-,Judge Scales
again occupies the bench in the district
court, having relieved Judge Steele,
who has departed for Moscow. Judge
Steele served on the bench here in place
of Judge Scales, who was engaged as
counsel in cases which recently came
up for trial in the district court Judge
Scales, recently appointed to the bench,
is giving entire satisfaction in his posi-
ton.
Farmers Have you read Fen
Battys.s sale bill, which appears in this
issue. pol
Liberty Loan Drive on--Although the
national campaign for the second
Liberty loan opened October 1, Idaho
county as yet has not been organized
for the drive. William w. Brown.
cashier of the Bank Camas Pririe,
has been notified that he is to act as
chairman of the county organization.
Steps toward forming county commit.
tee will likely be taken soon.
Fen Batty will sell household goods
at his auction sale, October II. pol
Owns Militia Lockers-Lawrenc Bib.
Tolo farmer, has purchased the old
militia lockers and is removing them
from the old school house to his ranch.
Take Horses Away-William Manning
and Coach Thompson of the local high
school, left for Ferdinand Sunday morn.
ing with a large group of horses, They
returned Monday evening in time for
the teachers reception.
squibbs Are Recovering William land
Joseph Suibb, who were injured in a
runaway, are recovering rapidly from
their hurts.
Supplies to T1orence-Charles White
returned Tuesday to Florence with a
consignment of supplies for that place
He came to Grangeville from the in
terror country Friday
Twelve head of choice horses will 90
to the highest bidder at Fen Battty Is
sale, October IL. COL
o'Keefe Charge Dismissed-The trial
of Tim O'Keefe, who was arrested last
week on charge of drunkness, was held
before Judge Vineyard Tuesday and re-
suited in o 'Keefe's discharge. Accord
ing to the Officers, several of the wit.
nesses, when placed upon the stand
failed to tell the same story as was told
the officers previous to the arrest.
Club Meeting Called off-On account
of the Imperial hotel being unusually
busy this week, due to the demand for
rooms brought about by the large at
tendance ut the normal, the Commercial
club luncheon was not held Wednesday.
Graham Now U. s. citizen-.Iohn
TGraham, native of Scotland, on Satur-
! day was granted final citizenship pap
ers by Judge Steele in the district
court. Mr.. Graham is resident of the
Joseph district.
Twelve head of good horses will be
sold at Fen Batty's sale, Thursday
October IL. 20-l
Yates Rents Farm-William Yates
rented his farm, north of town to his
son-in-law, Otto Sulzinger who will farm
the place the coming year. Mr.. Yates
and family are removing to Charleston
this week where they will remain al
least for the winter
! Prosperity at Warren-Dr. Rains re
turned this week from n trip into the
| Warren section, where he was called on
professional business. He found that
section rapidly developing, the mines
| have so far developed. as to have reached
the producing stage in many instances
Mccall and other towns of that section
are making lively bid for business
auto stages running in from several
Towns.
New Postoffice Order - Under q
new order, the postoffice department
has created what is known as central
! postoffices, these offices to supply
stamps and stamped paper to the other
offices in the district rs well auditing
all postal accounts for the particular
/ district in which they are located. The
Grangeville office has been designated
us the central office of Idaho county
and viii supply stamps, etc, and audit
the postal accounts of thirty-six offices
located in Idaho county.