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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

amounts to s62.25. Tho .itufiAy,
articles of clothing. bedding, toys.
etc. received by the Christmas COM
mittee are for the thirty neediest
families in Bennington. 1t will take
quite A sum to proyide even shoes
but little ones should not go barefoot
this weather.
James Dinwiddie OF Berwyn, Neb.,
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Arthur
J. Dewey and other relatives in thi1
section. 1t is three years since Mr..
E.Ewiddie moved from here to
Nebraska He and his son Richard
own a large farm at Berwyn while
the youngest son Ray. has enlisted
and is In a U. s. army camp in Utah.
Byron Boesse OF Hancock, Mass.
was here yesterday looking for some
word from his son. Frank Boesse,
who went from North Bennington,
where he was employed, to Rutland
last Wednesday r to enlist. The
young man was one of four who pas
sed and went to Albany. Where he
went from there has not yet been
learned. He was with Edward Cross
end Wendell Madison.
Surgeons at the Samaritan hospi-
tai have found 1t necessary to am
putate part of the middle finger
from the hand of L. II. Nelson who
was taken to the institution last
week suffering from blood poisoning.
Mr.. Nelson, a foreman for the Black
Cat Textiles company, was severely
burned and bruised last week when
his hand was caught in an under
wear marking machine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

Official figures show'that the sewers
of American cities are long enough to
girdle the earth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18
SOME posTscRlPTs

Japanese government experts are
raising tobacco In Korea from Ameri-
Can seed. "a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

A wheel chair has been patented
that can be folded compactly for st0r-
age when idle. AZ, NTH ,lN.rsea e
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

English scientists are experimenting
with the production of artificial rubber
from coke oven gasas.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

Caddies are unnecessary for go,e
players who use new holder for clubs
that Is mounted on wheels.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-12-18

Nothing is generally more acceptable.
Utmost profusicn of styles, unlimited
goodness and moderate prices axe assured
here for men, for women. for child err.
Kid Gloves. Cape Gloves, Fur-lined
Gloves, Wool Gloves.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
NEAR TRAGEDY AT wINoNA

GEORGE killmer and son arrived from
winona this morning to get repairs for
tractor which caught on fire yester.
DAY while threshing at Morris place ON
the reservation. 1t seems on account
OF leak in the pipes from the gas tank
10 the engine the oil was ignited while
one OF the men on the engine was in
me act OF lighting his pipe and as a
result things looked for a while as
thought the engine as we'll as a tbresber
u was hauling would go up in smoke.
Mr.. hillmer's son, who also was ON the
platform of the engine at the time Of
tne IRE, was in danger for time as his
eiothing caught fire. With presence Of
ihiha' the young man jumped TO the
ground and rolled over and over until
the blaze was put out
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
PROMINENT sHEEpMAN HERR

Guy W. huffman of the firm of Doh.
. y huffman, sheep dealers of Enter.
prise, ore, was in Grangeville today
anu called at the Free Press office r.
order order. the Free Press sent to him at En-
~ The firm of which NJ
,laa is member has been runnina
t9Vo ewes on the national forest an5
Af. Huttman was in this vicinity 70
arrange for pasturage for his sheen nra
Pafatory to taking them to tbe opopp ,o
sue OF the Snake river for the w;nsor
: pufihg the winter, Mr.. Huffman males
his home in Lewiston. haNes
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
FEN BATTY SELLS HIS RANCH
Edward Nelson Pays $4,000 for Pro-
perty on Prairie.

The Fen Batty ranch of 800 acres,
located east of Grangeville and one
of the best pieces of farm property in
this vicinity, was sold Saturday to
Edward Nelson, who bought as an in
vestment. The price paid, $4,000, or
$40 an acre, makes it one of the most
extensive buys so far reported this fall.
Mr.. Batty will not leave Grangeville
for good, having other porperty in
terest here as well as faith in the
future of the town. However. he will
leave temporarily for Oregon, where
he has a-lsrge ranch which he will pre-
pare for crop.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
CAMPBELL LIKES GRANervr, /,
Former Editor Of Free Press p,..,.,
With idaho County People a
LEWISTON

G. G. Campbell, former editor 90 ~.
Grangeville Free Press, was in Levi; S'
ton Monday, enroute to the coast NJ,
Campbell was relieved of his nos;t;o,
through the sale of the newspaner '' w.
new owner, J. G. Safely, taking ov :,
the work formerly performed by him
Mr.. Campbell spoke in the hiphes,
terms of the Camas Prairie region ssv'
ing the wealth and wonderful resourca.
of that section had brought prosperity
to all residents.
- have never been engaged in work
where conditions were more generally
satisfactory" said Mr.. -Campbel
During the period ] was identified
with the Free Press, the newspaper was
owned by Postmaster L. A. Wisener and
l have never been associated with A
gentleman where the relations were
more congenial. The people of Grange.
vile and the entire prairie country ara
of very high type and my associations
have been most pleasant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
DANCE FOR TEACHERS.

The dance given Tuesday evening = :
honor of the teachers in Attendance -. :
the institute was largely ATTENDED -. .ss
was pronounced by all to be one oi ~. y.
social successes of the year. MANY b..
sons came from Cottonwood, Fem, IN .hs
dinand and Nezperce by auto anu ar an
hall was crowded throughout the e w.,
ing. Music was furnished by inc gs ri
orchestra and the jazzlers, Bash n na me
at the piano and c. A. Tolefson on III
drums, were in the correct mooI ,;sb
syncopation to produce music ms
made a hit with everybody Pfs,be
Another dance is to be given =, IN
orchestra this Thursday evenings
honor of the teachers.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
DIR. STALKER COMING.

DIR. w. G. Stalker, dentist, of Lewis
ton, will visit the following places on
the dates mentioned below:
Whitebird-Oct. 8, Q, 10 and IL.
Freedom--Oct. II and Is.
Riggins-Oct. Il to 20.
Pollock-Oct. 81 to "a.
Lucile-Oct. % to &c.
DIR. Stalker visits these points twice
"A year. Permanent loaation-Drs.
Lewis & Stalker, Rooms 204-205, Weis
gerber building, Lewiston, Idaho. 20-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
BAND ENTERTAINs TEACHERS.

The open air concert given by inc
Cowboy band Tuesday evening as one
of the entertaining features of teachers
institute week, was hugely enjoyed .!
all who had the pleasure of hearing inc
program. The band has recently peen
augmented by the addition of Clarence
Jones, until last month member OF t ~
Idaho Regimental band at Boise, ana ..
5. McCurley, who is the new CLERK :"
the Imperial hotel. H. II. Miller, dl,es.
tor of the organization, has the bana an u
splendid shape and few towns In wv
northwest can boast of better noin'
talent band.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
BAPTIST
Rev. James M. Powers, pastor

Services for October
9:45 a. m.-Sunday school, Henry Teleh-
er, superintendent.
ll:00-a. m.-Preaching service. At
this service the pastor expects to
tell of the Baptist convention held
in Moscow this week
1880 p. m.-Evening service.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
FIRST AID GIRLS ENTERTAIN.

The First Aid girls gave a tea satur.
day in the home of Mrs. G. S. Stockton.
Forty guests were present Tea and
waters were served.
Miss Esther Telcher sang "a Garden
of Flowers. Miss Esther Kerlee was
the accompanist. Miss Marjorie Crit.
fifth played 1.-THE Chariot Race" while
tea was being served.
The First Aid girls are working on
many pretty things to be sold at their
bazaar on November "a. The proceeds
are to help pay for furnishing the First
Aid room in the new hospital.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
MARSHALL A. CANAAN DEAD
Passes Away in His Home Two Miles
North of Grangeville

Marshall Allen Canaan, 80 years old,
died Tuesday night in his home two
miles north of Grangeville, after a long
illness.
Surviving him are his widow, two
children, his father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. p. Canaan, of Whitebrd three
sisters and three brothers.
The body was sent t.. Whitebird from
the Hancock parlors, and funeral SER
vices were held in Whitebird this af-
ternoon. Burial was in the Whitebird
cemetery.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
$50 REWARD FOR
DRAFT MEN WHO
FAIL TO REPORT
GOVERNMENT WILL PAY CASH
FOR DELIVERY OF coNSCRIPT
EvADERS TO U. s. CAMP.
MANY DESERT[RS IN STATE
Hundreds in Idaho Refuse to Answer
County Boards Summons for
Physical Examinations.

Registered men who failed to report
for physical examination to their res
peetive boards, and after being so noti-
fled failed to report to Adjt. Gen. c. s.
Moody of this state, are certified to the
adjutant general for the war depart
ment as deserters and for every one of
them who is delivered to the authori-
ties at the nearest army camp, the gov
eminent will pay reward Of $50.
Official notification to this effect
was received by the state adjutant
generals department at Boise from
Provost Marshal General Crowder. All
authorities as well as individuals ara
asked to join in the man hunt aud
bring into reach of the law those men
who are classed as slackers and deser-
tiers, having been regularly drawn for
military service and deliberately failed
to respond when called.
In the state of Idaho there are sew
eral hundred of these men, it is said.
number OF those listed as deserters,
however, have joined the army, navy or
Idaho regiment, but have failed to
claim an exemption thereby. The re.
suit is that the adjutant general has
received no official notification of their
enlistment. They are the exception
however. Several hundred other regis
tered men have neither joined the army
nor navy, nor have they reported when
called under the draft.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Dugald Holsclaw and Andrew Stock
ton left Tuesday morning on stock
train for Seattle. The boys anticipat,.
ed having a great time on the coast,
They expected to return to Grangevile
Sunday night.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
ovERMANs ADOPT HAYES BOY
Order Entered in Court of Probate
Judge Campbell

Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Overman have
adopted Julius Hayes, a boy, age S
years, whom they took six weeks ago
from the Children's Homefinding as
ISOLATION at Lewiston. The order of
adoption has been entered in probate
court. Mr.. Overman is a rancher near
Mount Idaho. Mrs. Overman is teacher
of domestic science in the Grangeville
public schools.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
PERSONAL

Jake Crook of Whitebird was a
Grangeviile visitor this week.
Pitt Atwood has gone to Moscow to
attend the state university.
William Jones, cattleman, of Boles,
was visitor in Grangeville this week.
Mrs. }. A. Feaster and daughter and
Mrs. Elmer Percell Of Denver were
visitors in Grangeville Tuesday.
Hugh Taylor, son of Attorney TAYLOR,
has departed for Portland, Ore, to be.
gin his senior year at Reed college.
James. Gill left this week for Rud
yard, Mont, where he has purchased a
ranch and where he will reside.
William Plat, stockman of the Sal.
mon river country, was in Grangeville
Tuesday.
Seth Jones, prominent stockman of
Whitebird, was in Grangeville several
days this week.
Mrs. w. L. Graham, who was in
Grangeville looking after matters in the
probate court, departed Tuesday for
Los Angeles, where she will reside.
John Stanton and family drove to
Grangeville from their ranch near Fem
Tuesday in their new automobile.
Dewey and James Yates departed
Saturday for Pullman, Wn., where they
will attend Washington State college
&. w. Greenough, Spokane attorney,
has returned home after transacting
business in Grangeville.
DIR. Sninnick of Cottonwood in com
pany with "Dad' Rookie, drove to
/ Grangeville from the westside town this
morning.
Clarke Rush has gone to Moscow to
enter the~University of Idaho. He will
pursue a course in electrical engineer
ing. ~.
Jake Crooks of the upper Salmon
river section, was in Grangeville the
first of the week, coming from Cotton
wood, where he delivered cattle.
Miss Rosa Williams, who is a trained
nurse at Albany, Ore, arrived this week
for visit of month or six weeks with
her father and brothers.
Mrs. Harry Cox is here from Spokane
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
karsten. She probably will return to
Spokane on Saturday.
Charles Campbell left this week for
Walla Walla, where he will remain for
several weeks looking after business
matters.
c. w. Brockman and family have
gone to Kellar, Wn., where they will
looking after his farm and livestock
interests there.
Henry Ross, who was in Grangeville
today, says his son Harry, who is resid-
ing ut Tekoa, Wn., has been called to
join the national army and will leave
for American Lake shortly.
Marion Weber of Fem, called at
the Free Press office while in town
yesterday. He states business at Fem
is good as usual. He is a merchant at
Fem.
Miss Gleaves Cole, graduate of
Grangeyille high school, class of 1917,
departed Sunday for Pullman, Wn.,
where she entered the freshman class
at Washington State college.
Thomas Kerr will leave next week for
Inverness, Mont, where he will reside,
having procured a ranch there. His
father and mother as well as a sister
have been living in that section of
Montana Tor some time and are conf
dent of its future as an agricultural
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

House Wanted-Small family wants
to rent modern, unfurnished house Of
four or five rooms. Permanent In.
quire Free Press office.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

For sale-Cold Storage plant at Cot
tonwood, size PA by 30, built in sections
so it can be easily moved. Could not
be duplicated for less than $1,000 90.
Make ME an offer. J. J. Pulse, Grange.
vile, Idaho, Agt. 2Otf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Baptist ladies will give cooked food
sale in the stand east of the Lyric
theatre Saturday, beginning at 10 a.
m. {Ady.)20.I
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Doe Denny has changed his store to
soft drinks, hot and cold, light lunches,
ice cream and candies. Ladies trade
solicited. 20l
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

For Rent-Cash preferred, 100 acres,
two miles east of Denver, 135 acres pillow
land, can be put in right now without
plowing. Address Box 446, or telephone
49, "rahgeVliie, Ida. 20-tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Fen Batty at his public sale October
IL, will dispose of fifteen head Of
choice cattle. 2Ol
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
CHURCHES
FEDERATED CHURCH
Rev. H. j. Wood, pastor

Services for October
GAS a. m.-Sunday school, NJ. l.. Ayers,
superintendent.
HOO a. m.-Communion service; no
sermon.
Gas p. m.-Young peoples meeting,
Melva Hardin, leader.
1880 p. m.-Evening sermon: "Inscrip-
tons That Cannot be Erased
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Do not forget to attend Fen Batls :
auction sale. Mr.. Batty has 2Oo brew
ing ewes which he will dispose Oh Az y
this sale, Thursday, October ii. W.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Ladies and childrens aprons, IA
work at the Midget bazaar,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Stationery and school supplies ~ IA.
Midget bazaar.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

House Wanted = Fiye-room house.
modern in all ways, wanted by small
family. Best of care. Address 2. Free
Press on o
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Old newspaper, 5 cents bundle i is /
Free Press.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

House dresses at very low prices at
the Midget bazaar. 1s.tf
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Have ear of alfalfa on hana. n
one wishing ton lots call oiy 10
Store.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Trade anything, anywhere D.
Carrots.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04
Fall Fashions
in Fine Footwear

Shapely shoes stunning styles, for men
and women. We invite inspection of
our new fall goods. All the new leath-
'ers, all the new styles. Reliable high
grade shoes at the lowest possible prices.
They are up-to-date shoes. of correct
style and high quality. You can see it
in the finish, you can feel it in the fit
A big line of the new colored top shoes
for the ladies just received.
Also the very best in Boys, Girls and
Children's shoes.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

A. H. Baird who has been spending
the summer at Stevenville, Mont. look.
ing after his ranch, returned Tuesday
night and will remain in Granpeville
for the winter. He says crops were
good in that section of Montana and
with the present high prices the people
are enjoying great prosperity.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

Thomas Kerr will leave next week for
Inverness, Mont, where he will reside,
having procured a ranch there. His
father and mother as well as sister
have been living in that section of
Montana Tor some time and are conf
dent of its future as an agricultural
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1917-10-04

William Criddlebaugh departed from
Grangeville Sunday for Seattle, where
he intended to work in the shipyards
He planned to join, in Seattle, GUY
Bennett and Norville Johnson, both
Grangeville boys.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
ESPIONAGE BILL
BY CHAIRMAN WEBB

Washington. Feb. IA general
espionage bill. introduced by Chair
man Webb of the judiciary committee,
was agreed on by the committee to-
day and will be reported to the house
late today or tomorrow. The COM
mittee today conferred with Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury Peters
regarding another bill by Webb. reg
ulating conduct of vessels in United
States ports.
The espionage bill enacts heavy
penalties for spying ON ships, forts
and other government reservations
by aeroplanes or otherwise; for Civ
ing national defense secrets and for
general conspiracies. A fine OF S10.-
900 or. Imprisonment for two years
or both, is provided for spying. TAX
ing military papers, conspirIng to
take military papers. or giving away
military secrets In time Of peace. For
giving information to q foreign gov
ernment. for spreading false informa-
tion In time Of war. the penalty Of
life imprisonment is prescribed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07

Europe are mad, and am afraid
something will ibe done, unintention-
ally. that will plunge this country in
TO war. Let US be prudent"
Senator Works. who earlier read
lengthy address, bitterly criticizing
President Wilson for breaking with
Germany. insisted that the president
has shouldered full responsibility.
Why should we members Of the
senate be asked to share this respon-
sibility?' fairly shouted Works. "If
we endorse the presidents act In
severing relations. we endorse his
threat to declare war on Germany.
! am not ready to declare war on a
friendly country"
Senator Norris favored the reso-
luton. but said:
Senate endorsement should have
been asked before the break. not
after"
Secret Diplomacy Denounced
Norris denounced secret diplomacy
I'VE should not be asked to vote
for this resolution" he said. until
we have all the facts the president
has. relating to the situation"
Norris objected to what he called
"the prevailing fashion" Of endors
Ing every mcye made .iS-sthA sresi
dent.
Senator Underwood asked II It wal
the understanding that Wilson want
ed the resolution adopted. Stone re,
piled he had no expression from tbs
president.
"If the president had asked fol
this endorsement. would vote fol
It," Underwood said. Il think shall
vote for the resolution as It is. al
though believe dt is most untimely.'
Senator Sherman. Illinois. usually
bitter critic Of President Wilson
urged unanimous vote for the reso
luton.
"It is time the American people
awoke to the affairs Of the world
he shouted.
r Senator Tillman said II the United
States gave Germany to understand
she would protect her citizens at any
cost. he believed the ruthless sub.
marine war" would not be put into
effect.
Thomas spoke for the resolution.
"The die has been cast" said
Thomas I'VE must stand by the
president"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
REPORTS ON
EAvESTONE CASE.

London. Feb. mo mention of
warning before the attack. OF resis-
tance by the vessel attacked, or OF
any attempt to escape the submarine,
was made In American Consul Frost's
official report 10 the American en-
Ibassy, today on the shelling and sink
ing by a German submarine Of the
British steamer Eavestone. One AM
erican. Richard Wallace, negro, was
killed by shrapnel shells, which the
German fired at the open boats car
rying survivors,
After having thus shelled the sur
vivow, the German submarine dis
appeared without proffering aid, the
consul's report declared.
Frosts report said the sea was
"ihoderately rough" at the time OF
the attack and llfo boats with the
Eavestone's crew drifted for several
hours before a Danish steamer fin
ally sighted them and brought them
into port, Frost said the German
submarine opened fire on the vessel
at a distance OF 1000 yards and that
the projoctiles hit the collier rc-
peAtediy. w H'se
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-07
GERMAN OFFER NO
BASIS FOR PEACE

London, Feb. 7.--''No possible
basis Of peace" was contained In Ger
many's recent proffer, King George
declared today in his speech in the
house Of lords, marking the opening
OF parliament.
THE enemy made certain over
lures with a view to opening peacc
negotiations" his majesty asserted.
"Their tenor, however. indicated no
possible basis Of peace"
my people throughout the empire
and our heroic allies remain stead
fastly and unanimously resolved to go
cure Just reparation. restitution for
the past and guarantees for the fu-
ture- (which we regard ~ essential
to progress Of civilization" the king
continued.
"In response to the invitation Of
the president Of the United STAKES.
we have outlined as far ~ possible
our general objects and aims. Threats
Of future outrages will only serve
to steel our dstsrminAttoo."