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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Rulers of Enqland,

The first to rule over all England was
Egbert, king of Wessex, who united all
the various petty kingdoms and became
king Of England In S27. The greater
kingdom was disrupted from 1878 to
95S, when the Danes ruled north of the
Thames. In the latter year King Ed
gar reunited the kingdom, and since
that time 1t has never been partitioned.
Between Edmund Ironside QO18) and
Edward the Confessor Q042) three
Danish kings ruled all England-Ca-
mute, Harold /. and Hardicanute The
first king of Great Britain was James
1. Q603. The first king Of the United
Kingdom Of Great Britain aad Ireland
was George III. From the conquest of
Ireland in 1172 by Henry III. the kings
of England were styled lord of Ireland
until the assumption of the title king
Of Ireland by Henry VIII, and there
after this title was used until the act
of union in 1901. The imperial sover-
eighty Of India was assumed by Queen
Victoria.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
He KEPT THE TOOL.
And Priced II Because II Had Never
Done Dirty Work.

%no Frixoo " BECAUSE u f1ao never
Done Dirty Work.
II was throwing up dirt from an ex-
cavation In the pavement one day."
said an old laborer, when little old
chap with white hair stopped to look
on. was as big as two Of him. After
minute or two I rested on my shovel
and looked up at him. Said l.
eff you had to do work with a
shovel for your hving~you'd starve to
death before you could make a trench
deep enough to bury you in
81 thought that was smart thing to
say, and l laughed. Then he answered
me. He was a slow speaking man with
a sort of drawl.
az might-starve-as-you-say,' he
said, and yet I-have-a-trade-in
which I use-a-tool very much-like-
yours. In fact-many people-who-
work at my Observation-Disclosures
shovel dirt and -with-as-you-
do-with-yours. This-is-the-tool
HE handed me a steel pen.
ais it joker asked.
"It-is-a-tool- them
with he nodded. That-is-part-o1
-my-trade. My name is - Twain
Mark Twain
II have the pen yet" concluded the
laborer, land no dirt was ever shov
eled with it"-New York Globe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
NEW YEARS DANCE.

The New Year dance given Monday
night at Cone g hall was largely attend
ed, fifty-four number having been sold.
The prizes awarded were won by Mrs.
Mexican cowgirl and by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hirsh, from the Riverview ranger
station, the former represented clown
and the latter was attired as Pocahon-
tas. Supper was served at the 1. o. o.
F. hall, having been previously prepar-
ed by Mrs. G. Jillson. Music was fur
nished by Misses Chloe Berry and
Blanche Mcdonald, Messrs A. McSpad-
den and Jas. McEvers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
THE BIRD WAS THERE.
A Surprise For the Man Who Invssti.
gated the News Fake"


Some years ago strange. weird sto-
ries used to float into Washington from
Kitty Hawk. N. c., describing great
bird, seen only at night, lowering over
the sand dunes and brushwood Of the
locality.
1t was SO preposterous that Kitty
Hawk was soon eliminated as a news
source in every metropolitan newspa-
per Office. Washington would not &C
cept such stories under any circum-
stances. The boys ON Newspaper row
We're too experienced to be caught by
North Carolina takers.
Kitty Hawk was wiped OF the news
map.
And yet the reports Of the great
bird seen only after nightfallv' were
absolutely true. After some Of us had
exhausted our fund of oriental lore
about the roc-that gigantic bird that
was Of such use to anxious Schahera-
zade Of the Thousand and One
Nights" In rescuing Sinbad and other
unlucky travellers from danger-and
others had gone so far as to suggest q
return Of the tabled dodo in stupendous
proportions. 1t was finally suggested
that somebody go to Kitty Hawk and
expose the faker.
"Not on your life!" said 1. There
are as many fakes right here in Wash
ington every twenty-four hours as I
care to expose"
The one man who finally went with
deep reluctance fathomed the mystery
and literally discovered" that two
young Ohio boys, the Wright brothers
of Dayton, had solved the impossible"
problem Of aerial fight.-Julius Cham
bers, in the Brooklyn Eagle.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Indian "Moons.r

Time Is calculated among the Red
Indians by moons instead OF months.
January Is called the hard moon."
February "the raccoon moOn," March
"sore eye MOON" April "the moon In
which geese lay eggs" May 1.-The plant
ing moon," June "the moon when the
strawberries are red," July 'the moon
when choke cherries are ripe" August
1.-THE harvest moon," September "the
moon when rice is laid up to dry" Oc-
tober "the rice drying moon," Novem-
Der 1.-The deer killing moon" and De-
cember 1.-THE deer moon. "-Philadelphi
Inquirer.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

An ingenious person has discovered
that the three most forcible letters in
our alphabet are N R G (energy); that
the two which contain nothing are M 7
empty; that four express great corpu-
lence, o B G T Obesity; that two are
in decline, D X decay; that four in
dictate exalted station, X l. N @ excel
lency), and three excite our tears, yet
when pronounced together are neces-
sary to a good understanding-L p G.
(elegy and leg).
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
STATE OFFICIALS ASSUME DUTIES
ON JANUARY 1ST.
Continued from page ~

and installed the subordinates elected
by the board to their positions. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Shook will leave in
few days for Lemhi county to take
charge of his farming interests.
The state land board under the new
administration met this afternoon and
appointed /. A. Smoot of st. Anthony
state land commissioner to sueca ID
Dean Perkins, and M. c. Stool register
to succeed II. Harland. Both took of.
flee Immediately. A. F. Parker of
Grangeville will be named land apprais-
er for northern Idaho and Mrs. Fred
Floed and Mrs. s. T. Schneider as office
clerks.
The board made clean sweep in
the land department when a resolution
was presented by Governor Alexander
that the entire corps of offices be de-
clared vacant. The resolution was adopt
ed, all members voting for it except
Miss Redfield, who asked to be excused
from voting because she had not had
surncient time to make an investiga-
ton. The clerkships are to be filled
by new appointees. The offices of
timber cruisers and land appraisers were
also declared vacant.
Rules were adopted making all meet
ings of the board open to the public.
No private or executive sessions are to
be held at any time or for any pur-
post. The register of the board is re-
quired to keep the minutes. They are
to be compiled each day and delivered
to members and the press the following
day. All Carey act matters when
brought up must be held at least one
meeting so that settlers and companies
may be notified and given time to at
tend.
The commissioner of the land depart
ment is required to be present at meet
ings and keep a record of all applica-
tions for loans; applications that are
not acted upon by appraisers within
20 days are to be sufficient ground to
discharge the appraiser.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
WENT OFF WHITE BIRD GRADE.

Daddy" Canaan went off the
White Bird grade Monday as he was re-
turning home from Grangeville. His
load was scattered all along the hill
but fortunately neither he nor his
horses were hurt. This is the second
time Mr.. Canaan has gone off the
White Bird grade and escaped injury
both times. The road leading to the
top of the hill is well-nigh impossible
at present the snow drifting in as fast
as it is cleared out. The outgoing
stage yesterday followed the old grade
and it is probable it will be used en-
tirely until the weather moderates.
Oscar Holbrook, freignter for the Sal
mon River Stores Co., who drives a
mule train of eight, was compelled to
unhitch and return home Monday,
leaving his wagons part way up the
hill.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

Energy Expended In Playing q Bach
Aria on the Cello.

Aria on the Cello.
A simple air played on the violon-
cello calls for total expenditure Of
energy equal to two and three quarters
pound per note or more than four tons
OF energy for the single selection, notes
the Popular Science Monthly. This
statement is vouched for by Professor
Poffenberger of Columbia university,
who made some experiments In bis
laboratory with the aid of the famous
Dutch cellist, Michael Penha.
A special apparatus Is necessary to
conduct the tests. Against the surface
Of revolving carbon cylinder Is sus-
pended a chalked point which is actu-
ated by slender wire attached to the
musicians finger. At each pressure
the tension vibrates along the commu.
nicating connection and records the en-
ergy expended.
At one test Michael Penha at times
raised the point to a distance equaling
three pounds In weight, that being the
record Of the forefnger. The pressure
alone required to produce the charac-
teristically luscious tones Of a simple
Bach aria averaged two and three
quarter pounds per note. The total
energy expended amounted to 9,414
pounds, or more than four TONS
This same amount Of energy would
be sufficient to carry laborer through
his entire days work. Yet 1t took but
five minutes for the artist to exert the
same amount of force
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

ture where experiments in sheep rails
ing were being conducted hunters en-
ployed by the forest service were re-
quired to patrol eight miles OF fence
twice a day in the Wallowa National
forest. In Oregon.
Two thousand FIVE hundred and six
ty acres Of choice land were inclosed
to conduct experiments with a view
to ascertaining whether 1t was more
advantageous to care for sheep In pas
lures than to herd them on the open
range. A coyote proof fence eight
miles In length inclosed the pasture.
1t was made of woven wire about four
feet high, with two strands Of barbed
wire across the top.-Popular Science
Monthly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
INJURED BY HORSE.

Jack Howard, OIL near Freedom was
quite seriously injured Friday of last
week. Mr.. Howard was taking his
horse to water when the animal threw
him, striking his back on a rock. He
laid in the snow unconscious for some
time and finally regaining conscious
ness hobbled to his cabin where he re-
manned alone until Saturday morning
when he made his way to the Rice
home, where DR.. Foskett was summon
ed 1t was a miracle that he was not
frozen before he regained conscious
ness.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
LOST ON OWN LAND.

Ed Flick and family spent the holt
days at their ranch on the Doumecq.
The night of the Christmas tree Mr..
and Mrs. Flick decided to take in the
entertainment, and consequently set
forth. They were to call for neighbor
enroute. They drove and drove, crossed
tracks and recrossed them and wonder
ed where they led to. After three hours
or more of endless driving they finally
hit roau that led them to neighbors
house, and discovered they had been
riding around in their own field all
the while. Ed says he discovered
fences and trees he din mt know he own
ed. And this is dry state too.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Star Fixing.

"Do the stars have to be repaired.
pal"
81 never heard that they did. Where
did you get that idea?'
81 have been reading about fixed
stars, and supposed that somebody
had to fix them
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
True Joy Of FISHING.

To go fishing is not of necessity to
catch fish, nor is the catching of fish
the only pleasure In fishing, else would
the toilers and fishing fleets exist in a
very paradise piscatorial. No; the true
JOY Of fishing consists, as does all 9TH
er true joy, in anticipation. The strug-
gle Of the finny victim over and the
prey landed, a kind of sorrow pervades
the gentle angler.-E. FL. Sothern's
'The Melancholy Tale of Me-"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
LITTLE SALMON SAYINGS.

Mr.. Holbrook from Weiser was q
stage passenger this week ON his way
to home folks for the holidays.
Henry Clay and Edward Osborne
were Salmon river visitors this week
from Meadows.
Mrs. Elgy Gotzinger spent Xmas
with her mother at Pollock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rooney who has been
working for Jay Rhoades for the last
year has gone east on visit.
Allen Riggles of Meadows is work
ing for Holt and Rhoades this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Nelson from White
Bird were stage passengers Tuesday
on their way home after two weeks
visit to Boise and other points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Rhoades from
Grangeville passed thru on their way to
New Meadows.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Clay from Payette
are Salmon river visitors thru the holi-
days.
Geo. Brust was a stage passenger Sun
day from the l. /. /. at Weiser on his
way home at White Bird to spend the
holidays.
Laura Forbus and Bessie Irwin of
higgins are visiting at Meadows this
week.
Mrs. Edwin Clark and daughter,
Helen of Meadows are visiting with
mother and sisters at White Bird dur
ing the holidays.
Mrs. Elgy Gotzinger Pauline Mitchell
and Rose Freeman attended Xmas ball
at higgins reporting a fine time.
Ruth Freeman and Irene Gotzinger
are on the sick list this week with Ia
grippe.
The Xmas tree and program was 0
complete success at Dist. No. 83.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Dsnmark's Soversiqns.

Denmark has had a most curious ar
ray of sovereigns, the Blue Tooth,
Forked Beard, Simple, Hungry, Hare
foot, Lamb, Pious and Cruel being
among them.
This latter, who was Christian IL.
belied his real name by gaining the
additional title of the Nero of the
North. There was probably little hap
piness In Denmark when he sat upon
the throne.-London Mail.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
HAMILTON BABY DEAD.

The little month-old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dick Hamilton of the Boles sec
ton, died at their home Sunday of a
complication of ailments. The funeral
was held on the Doumecq, Rev. j. 8.
Anderson of White Bird conducting
the services. Interment was made in
the Doumecq cemetery. The sorrow
ing parents have the heartfelt sympa-
thy of relatives and friends for the loss
of their badly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
HOLIDAY DANCE.

The H. P. Twogood home on Dou-
mecq Plains was the scene of much
merriment Wednesday night of last
week a number of the young folks were
home for the holidays, sled load came
over from the Joseph and with the
young folks already at home the num-
Der in attendance was fifty. They were
royalty entertained and given the best
time ever by the genial host and hos
tess. Dancing was the main feature of
the entertainment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
SURPRISE PARTY.

December 9th a delightful surprise
party, to the number of thirty, gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Crawford in honor of Miss Esther who
was home from school to spend the
Xmas holidays. The evening was spent
in games, music, etc. At twelve, a
bountiful supper was served and all de-
parted declaring they had the best time
ever.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
PARTY AT sHINN HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Shinn entertained
a party of friends at their home on the
Doumecq last Wednesday night in honor
of the Misses Oma, Mary, Ruth and
Zeni Cochran, who are sisters of Mrs.
Shinn, Robt. Cochran and Miss Esther
Crawford, who were home for the holt
days. After an evening pleasantly
spent in music and games and otherwise
hostess.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Whittier,s SAFEGUARD.

When an Overtimid visitor from the
city once commented to the poet Whit
tier upon the insecurity that seemed in
separable from so many doors opening
out from all sides of the large old coun-
try home the master of the house strove
gently to restore confidence by plead
ing that most of them were locked at
night.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

History Made While We Wait.
Are you student Of history"
~ surely am. I'm reading the news
paper faithfully every day."-Wash-
ington Star.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
SIMMONS RANCH SOLD.

Friday of last week deal was com
pleted through A. L. donaldson, by
which H. J. Evans became the owner
of the AL Simmons ranch, which COM
prises 240 acres. Later Mr.. Evans
sold 100 acres of the place to Mrs. FL
len Brown.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

Prayer carries us halfway to God,
fasting brings us to the door Of his
palace, and almsgiving procures US ad-
mission.-Koran
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Crude.

THAT young man is out to make q
name for himself"
whats the matter? Amt he salts
fed with the one his father gave
him ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Human Nature.

Some men are not only eager to give
the devil his due. but they insist on
adding a fat bonus. 1t is the Lord
who usually finds collections poor
Houston Post
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

Kind words are the brightest Of
home flowers. They make a paradise
Of the humblest home.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

How easy it is for one to suggest q
sure way for some one else to manage
a troublesome affair!
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04
Salmon Riuer Notes
(BY SPECIAL CoRREsPoNDENT.

of interest from White Bird
Lucille points adjacent addressed
onden Bird Idaho, and will be
greatly appreciated
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-01-04

Patroliins Eight Miles Of Fence.
To prevent wolves, coyotes and 9TH
er wild animals from entering q pas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
The Worst of All

The Worst of All
whats your idea of hard luck?"
ITO take girl out automobiling
and not have any engine trouble
Froth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
The Rigors of Farm Life

Tho Son Of His Father-Yes, . be ma
father, and ninety-two he be this year.
an still plowin'! But yer know. mister.
q amt allus WELL an sometimes I
thinks as farmin' don't agree wi 'un.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Some Men Are Lucky

Wife lat breakfast)-Oh, John, I'll
bet l know whom you gave your seat
to coming home in the car last night
Hub twho had been out having
quiet little game-Nonsense, my
dear! How could you ever guess?
How do you know I gave up my sea,
to any one?
Wife-Yes, you did. You dear, kind
old boy. you let a poor old Irishman
have 1t, for 1 distinctly heard you
say in your sleep, "Oh, that's all right.
I'll stand pat."-Boston Transcript
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
EPIGRHYMES :

It's funny what fool
questions THEY can ask
or you and me about such
things as LOVE. and life.
and Immortality! THEIR
purpose isn't just to
learn about the promised
LAND" BECAUSE, these things,
such questioners refuse to
understand; but. rather.
1T IS fun for them, q pleas
ure all THEIR OWN, to try
to stump a fellow AND to
feel that they have shown
his brains are quite in
ferior-not ito the manner
born" and, II he had no
quick reply they hold him
up to sCORN. It's hard
TO GIVE response to "Son,
why do you love your wifs?"
One can't explain AUGHT
OTHER phase of love, nor
death nor life /; ones
REASON totters helplessly
before the question, "wHYs"
The deeper down one digs ~
the more ones puzzles
multiply But now, today.
no man dare ask why
have set my hand against
our foe--con Halleck's
thought-and. ready. silent
stand ROBERT RUSSELL
They love their land because It Is then
own,
And scorn to give aught other reason
why"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
Correct

why does the giraffe have such
a long neck?"
Because its head is so far from its
body."-Awgwan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-05-16
"A Piker

Jack-Bones says he IL going 70
Africa to hunt big game when ~
graduates.
Joker Big camel Why he'd free
est = peqny ante.- 1epthsr
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-21
GOBLEVILLE.

We were misinformed about th
freight going one way each day
They are still making the road eacI
way daily.
Mrs, Humphrey is visiting at tn,
Guy Parsons farm house.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Holmes spen,
sunday at their farm.
0; w. Bradshaw has sold his meat
market to Bruce and Loehrberg OF
Bloomingdale. VI
Mrs. S. B. Hayden is a patient q,
Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo fo,
treatment. Mr.. Hayden visited he,
on Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. r. w. Myers has returned from
ironWood, where she has been caring
Tor the young daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clair Myers.
-, George Fritz attended a meeting of
the Federation of Live Stock SINNERS
held at Jackson last week.
?. Sage visited his nephew from
Wisconsin, at Camp Custer last Sat
uiuaV ana procured leave of absen-
&c Tor nm to visit in Kalamazoo.
The infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Simmonds died last week
Mrs. A. Shaw has not been as wei,
as usual for some time.
Vera Parsons has secured a very
desirable position in Chicago.
Carol Kemp spent the week end
with her parents in Tecumseh.
Mrs. r. ID. Perkins of Bloomingdale
spent Saturday with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Buckner. It was Mrs
Buckner's birthday.
Il. H. Bush and wife visited their
daughter in Grand Rapids last Satur-
day.
- Percy Simmonds has gone to Dallas
Texas to spend the winter.
The Baptist ladies met and worked
Tor the Red Cross last Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. p. Bush. The Re-
bekaha's worked there Thursday.
Mrs. Zetta Woodruff has been en-
tertaining an Aunt and Uncle from a |
distance.
All those who missed the social at |
the I. Howard home, missed a good |
time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-21
AIM ENA.

Mrs. Nettie Everest of Detroit was
here last week to attend the funeral
of her brother Mr.. Dyer.
Charles Campbell and wife of Osh,
| temo left Monday for a two months
visit IN California.
Mrs. Juliet Colbuin of Wisconsin
was visiting old friends here last
week.
Bert Sisco has purchased the Rus
sell forty on section Is. The sale
was made through Edmond Downing.
REQ LangdOn, youngest son of Mr..
| and Mrs. George Langdon enlisted in
the Field Artillery division of the
Army and is now in South Carolina.
They have four older sons, all of draft
age, one of them has already enlisted
In the Navy.
The Cleaner Bazaar held last Sat-
urday evening was a decided success.
They cleared about $4,000. The Ladies
Arbor Circle wish to thank the public
for their patronage. The two quilts
made last winter were also disposed
of. Ida Pifer drawing one and Helen
Bollnger the other.
Miss Anna Hynding of Chicago has
returned to her home after a weeks
visit at the Steffenser home.
The Almena S. S. will have a Xmas
tree on Tuesday evening. Santa
Claus will be pleased to have every
one bring post cards. Members Of
the s. S. are requested to meet Sat-
urday evening at the church.
There will be Red Cross meeting
at the /. 0. o. +. hall in Athena on
Friday, December 18th. All the finish
ed work should be brought in at that
TIME, that 1T may be sent to head
quarters. This should be big meet
ing. Don't forget the date.